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Board work sessions are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Hampton Bennett Administration Building, 150 E. Sixth Street. The regular meetings are held on the 4th Monday of each month, at 6:00 p.m. Hampton Bennett Administration Building, Board Conference Room. The January Organizational Meeting will begin at 5:45 pm - Budget Hearing - 6:00 pm for Regular Meeting. Note: There will be only one Board meeeting scheduled for the months of July and December.
Franklin City Schools Board of Education is leveraging the power of the Internet to radically improve the governance process while saving time, taxpayer dollars and the environment. The new eGovernance initiative will replace the old and costly method of compiling, printing, binding and distributing paper agenda packets by hand.
Board of Education Goes Paperless for Meetings
Follow this link to view the Board Agendas: http://www.boarddocs.com/oh/fcsoh/Board.nsf/public
2014 Meeting Schedule
January 27, 2014 Regular Meeting
February 3, 2014 Special Meeting
February 10, 2014 Work Session
February 25, 2014 Regular Meeting Time: 5:30 pm -Rescheduled from Feb. 24th
(to allow for Board and administrative attendance at school function(s).
March 24, 2014 Regular Meeting
April 28, 2014 Regular Meeting
April 30, 2014 Special Meeting
May 27, 2014 Regular Meeting (Due to Memorial Day)
July 21, 2014 Regular Meeting - Was scheduled for July 28.
August 11, 2014 Work Session
August 25, 2014 Regular Meeting
September 8, 2014 Work Session
September 22, 2014 Regular Meeting
October 13, 2014 Work Session
October 27, 2014 Regular Meeting
November 3, 2014 Work Session (Due to OSBA 11/1-11/12/14)
November 17, 2014 Regular Meeting
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Sandestin Golf And Beach Resort Receives Prestigious 2011 Gold Tee Award From Meetings & Conventions Magazine
DESTIN, FL (June 3, 2011) – Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort was awarded the 2011 Gold Tee Award from Meetings & Conventions Magazine.This highly respected award is given to outstanding golf and meeting properties worldwide.
What makes Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort different from other destinations and hotels is the combination of four championship courses, nationally acclaimed on-site meeting support, more than 65,000-square-feet of meeting space, beautiful accommodations from the Beach to the Bay, and gracious southern hospitality, all within the gates of one property.
"Sandestin has long been a favorite destination for groups, associations and businesses," said Scott Russell, vice president of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. "With economic conditions improving, we're seeing more groups return and enjoy all the resort has to offer including our outstanding golf amenities and packages."
"Meetings & Conventions' readership of 50,000 corporate, incentive and association meeting planners know quality when they experience it," said magazine publisher Kirk Lewis.
This recognition follows the recent news that Golfweek, one of the country's leading golf publications, selected Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort as one of the 2011 Best Courses You Can Play. Sandestin offers excellent golf rates along with enticing benefits to groups. With four championship course options for the fearless, the beginner, or the family all in one place, Sandestin is well suited for any size group in all seasons of the year.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Florida offers one the most complete resort experiences in North America. Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination, located on the Emerald Coast in South Walton near Destin, Florida, an area recognized as one of the top 2010 destinations in the world by Frommer's. The resort invites guests to enter 30 charming neighborhoods from the beach to the bay with 1,400 villas, town homes and hotel accommodations. Sandestin also offers four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a marina, a fitness center, spa, meeting space and The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a pedestrian village with shops, dining and nightlife.
To speak with one of Sandestin's group sales specialists, call (800) 277-0803 or visit www.sandestin.com.
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If you believe the old adage you get what you pay for, you may not want to take your taxes just anywhere. The Better Business Bureau has plenty of tips for choosing a tax preparer right for you. You can do your taxes yourself, use a computer program like Turbo Tax, use a local tax accountant or a tax preparation service. Carmen Million with the Southwest Louisiana Better Business Bureau said do your homework to make sure you get someone reliable.
"If you choose to use a tax preparer or CPA or accountant to do your taxes, you really need to investigate before you hire someone. This is a person you are going to give all your personal financial information to, so you really need to do your homework," Million said.
Before you choose someone to do your taxes, you may want to ask them for references. Make sure you check with some satisfied clients.
"You also need to look for warning signs. If a company promises you a large refund, that's a warning sign. If the company refuses to sign the form that they completed for you, that's another warning sign. If they filled out the paperwork but don't want to sign it, then that's something to be wary of," said Million.
And, just in case you're audited, you want to find out if your tax preparer has ever represented someone who was audited or if perhaps they've been denied eligibility to do so.
"You need to investigate and make sure that they've done this before, and you want to make sure that the company that prepares your tax form will be there for you in case you have to defend yourself, if there's an issue brought up from the IRS," Million said.
The United Way provides tax preparation services. Their volunteers must receive training. Michelle McInnis is the United Way Director for Community Initiatives."
You will not get your refund any quicker going to a paid preparer. Everybody sends it to IRS the same way. If you get direct deposit, we could have your refund in as little as seven to ten days. We do not make advance loans on your refund, therefore you get the entire refund in your bank account. We do not deduct any fees or any loan original fees or anything like that," McInnis said.
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White and Blue Lion ink and kit is recalled after a skin infection is reported.
Legislatures and law enforcement authorities met Tuesday in Raleigh to discuss a proposal that would raise the age limit on juveniles charged with low-level crimes.
Currently, North Carolina is one of only two states that charges 16 and 17-year-olds as adults for misdemeanor crimes.
The proposal would raise the age limit to 18.
"Young people ought to have the opportunity for a second chance," said NC House Representative Beverly Earle.
Earle says 16 and 17-year-olds accused of misdemeanor crimes shouldn't be charged as adults.
The democrat supports the idea of raising the age limit to 18.
She says a criminal record can follow you into adulthood.
"You have that question on an application, 'have you been convicted of whatever?', and all you have to do is answer yes and often times you don't even get an interview," said Earle.
North Carolina and New York are the only two states that still charge 16 and 17-years-old as adults for misdemeanor crimes.
Low-level crimes can include possession of marijuana, trespassing and simple assault. The proposal to raise the age has come up before, but didn't gain steam.
Opponents say the change is "soft" on crime. They argue it would cost the state millions of dollars in accommodations and overload an already crowded juvenile system.
"Until the state can financially afford it I don't they're ready to make that step," said Chipp Bailey, sheriff of Mecklenburg County.
Bailey is against amending the law. Currently, his jail holds about 100 16 and 17-year-old low-level offenders.
He says moving them to a juvenile facility means they would miss out on programs such as getting a high school education.
"They're not having a record, but they're not getting the kind of support mechanisms, family support or even support resources for their drug use, gang affiliations and especially their education," said Bailey.
Still, supporters say teens don't belong in adult jails and the state will save more money in the long run by getting young offenders back on track.
The proposed bill will go before legislatures early next year.
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There's no doubt that obesity contributes to the development of osteoarthritis (OA), a very common form of arthritis in the spine. In a special report on obesity, the American Academy of Neurosurgeons states that obese people are 4 to 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with arthritis. Further, the Academy states that 66% of arthritis patients are either overweight or obese.
According to Dr. Neil Vance, a chiropractor from Gastonia, NC who regularly treats obese patients, it's the extra load placed on the spine that increases arthritis. The entire low back is affected, but in particular the lumbosacral joint, located between the lumbar spine and the sacrum, really gets pounded. If you feel stiffness, muscle spasm, pain or a dull ache in that area, it's a sign that something is not right, he says. Vance notes that arthritis sets in because loaded joints tend to lose their range of motion. "This causes them to wear out more quickly, and to contribute to flare ups," he adds.
Even children (or their parents) need to be concerned. Obesity changes the mechanics of the legs and spine in youth, which, in turn, affects the joints.
Symptoms of spinal arthritis include pain and stiffness that comes and goes, weakness in arms or legs, limited joint flexibility and/or difficulty in performing basic daily activities. The pain may radiate down your leg. There are over 100 types of arthritis, so symptoms will vary. If you experience arthritis symptoms, losing weight may help you reduce or eliminate them. One study showed that 89% of patients who had weight loss surgery subsequently experienced complete relief of pain caused by OA in at least one of their joints.
Benzil, D.L. MD. Obesity: What are the Complications for Your Patient? AANS Neurosurgeon: Information and Analysis for Contemporary Neurosurgical Practice. Vol 17 No 2 Summer 2008
de Sá Pinto AL, de Barros Holanda PM, Radu AS, Villares SM, Lima FR.Musculoskeletal findings in obese children.
Telephone interview. Dr. Neil Vance, DC, Gastonia, NC. Oct 2008.
Lementowski PW, Zelicof SB. Obesity and osteoarthritis. Am. J. Orthop. March 2008.
Peytremann-Bridevaux I, Santos-Eggimann B. Health correlates of overweight and obesity in adults aged 50 years and over: results from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). Obesity and health in Europeans aged > or = 50 years. Swiss Med Wkly. May 2008.
Suzanne G. Leveille, PhD, Christina C. Wee, MD, MPH, and Lisa I. Iezzoni, MD, MSc.Trends in Obesity and Arthritis Among Baby Boomers and Their Predecessors, 1971–2002. September 2005, Vol 95, No. 9 | American Journal of Public Health. Research and Practice. Draft: 2nd Proof.


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HATTIESBURG, MS (WDAM) - It was dubbed "Operation Star Trek," a nearly ten-hour sting Monday where eight people found themselves in handcuffs, all of them alleged drug dealers from Hattiesburg.
"It's not just about making the quantity of arrests, but the quality in our arrests and making sure that we're identifying those high profile criminals is our goal," said Sgt. Synarus Green
Green said the operation was a combined effort between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, a relationship Lt. Terrence Bullock, commander of the Strike Team, said was crucial.
"Just as drugs are and the offenders are connected throughout the nation and sometimes internationally, it's important for us as law enforcement to network ourselves to effectively combat these offenders," said Bullock.
Those alleged offenders, now prisoners are Michael McGowan, Alvin Williams, Reginald Waters, Shantel Love, Donald Hathorn, Ernest Breland, Jerome Jackson and Willie Holloway. All of them were charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent. Hathorn and Love also received a charge of conspiracy while Williams received an extra charge of distributing.
"The people who were taken into custody are definitely mid-level to high ranking as far as the networking in the drug industry is concerned," said Green.
"Hopefully they didn't see it coming, hopefully it was business as usual with them and hopefully we delivered a tremendous blow to the narcotics dealers here in the city of Hattiesburg," said Bullock.
The roundup comes after more than a year and a half of undercover surveillance and because the investigation is ongoing, Green says the department is limited in the amount of information it can give, but the department's message remains the same.
"Don't try to hide in Hattiesburg, this is not going to be a place where you can set up your establishment and run illegal activities," said Green.
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With recent issues like spending city money to build a ballpark or limiting a mayor's power, public hearings at meetings in the Midlands have gotten pretty heated recently. But the public hearing at the Lexington County Council meeting Tuesday regarding changes to the mining ordinance was a love fest.
About 200 people packed the council chambers for the public hearing, and about 100 people signed up to speak. Combining the already cramped space due to the mass of humanity and an unfortunately malfunctioning air conditioning unit could have led to an angry mob.
Oh, and the issue the public hearing was called to discuss was voted on for a second reading before the public got its chance to speak. The diplomatic process wasn't ignored. It still needs a third reading and vote.
At issue is the county's changes to its zoning ordinance to place more restrictions on mine operators. The changes came after Vulcan Materials Company, the mining company, notified the county it was interested in purchasing about 300 acres off Windmill and Stutman roads in Leesville for an open-pit granite mine.
"This zoning amendment we just voted on is one of the strictest in the country," Council Chairman Johnny Jeffcoat told the hearing attendees. "We heard your voices. We're doing what we can to help you."
"Nobody wants a quarry in their back yard," he said of his colleagues on council.
"This is how we know what you're thinking," said Jeffcoat. "It means a lot to us that you're here."
In 1996, Lexington County leaders created their own rules governing mining, feeling that a 1974 state mining act didn't go far enough. Quarries exist on Corley Mill Road, but they were operating before the zoning laws were established.
"I thought it was a good idea at the time because it was economic development," said Council member Frank Townsend, who represents the district where the mine would be built. "But after hearing from the people, I've changed my mind."
All of the people who spoke at the hearing opposed the quarry and commended the council for its efforts to change the zoning law.
"Thank you so much for protecting our community," said one citizen.
"In Lexington County, I think we have wise, caring leadership," said a Batesburg resident. "I appreciate y'all's support on this."
Several of the people who spoke at the hearing say their ancestors lived on their land for decades and some are buried there.
"Mine is just a family farm that I use for hayin' and for animals," one of the citizens said. Another man said he wanted to leave some of his 33 acres to his grandson to build a house there.
"Some of our neighbors have lived on that land and its in their families for generations," said another.
They showed up wearing T-shirts and stickers that read Stop the Quarry. They offered a petition of signatures of people opposed to the quarry.
In a hearing that was expected to last several hours, everyone said what they wanted to say in a little more than an hour. Instead of taking the podium, many who signed up to speak simply said "I concur" when their names were called.
DHEC, not the county, has the final say on approving the permits.
"It doesn't mean they're not coming," said Council member Tod Cullum. "It means if they do, they're going to be a good neighbor."
Council expects to make a final vote in mid-June.
WIS contacted Vulcan Materials and is awaiting a response from the company.
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Google Earth Innovations of Geophysicist Win International Competition
Old Dominion University geophysicist Declan De Paor uses Google Earth in fascinating ways, and his innovations have made him a winner in the 2009 international "KML in Research" competition sponsored by Google Inc.
KML stands for Keyhole MarkUp Language, a computer programming dialect of Extensible Markup Language (XML) designed for virtual globes such as Google Earth and NASA World Wind. De Paor invented a way to use KML to create 3-D data visualizations and models of the Earth's geology and geophysics.
Zoom in on Google Earth to the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras, and De Paor can show you more than just water or the topography of the ocean floor. His downloadable KML files will enable you to lift up the continental shelf revealing a cross-section of the Earth's lithospheric structure.
To the Google Earth view of Mount Fuji, he contributes an overlay that is a slice of the mountain, answering the question posed by the title of a recent book, "How Would You Move Mount Fuji?" with the answer, "With Google Earth and KML!"
De Paor's models of the Earth's structure under Iceland reveal the different scales of lithospheric plate tectonics and mantle plume tectonics. His competition entry — "Emergent Models of Earth's Crustal Structure" — allows users to investigate the crust and mantle under the Aleutian island arc in Alaska.
All of this is done with the purpose of helping students understand geologic processes.
With colleagues Steve Whitmeyer of James Madison University and Janice Gobert of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, the ODU scientist is attempting to discover whether — and, if so, how — student learning is enhanced by 3-D visualizations. "Do students actually benefit from simplified cartoon-style models that dominate textbook illustrations or would they be better off if presented with the real data?" he asks.
This work is funded by the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education through a Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) grant.
De Paor was informed by a Google representative that his Aleutian model was a winner: "Your entry was selected because it represented a novel and compelling representation of science using Google Earth and the KML," wrote Ryan Falor of the Google Earth Education Team. "As KML continues to evolve, we hope to enable more work like yours by providing teachers resources, tutorials, and examples to guide new developers and students."
Other winners in the competition were from University of California - Berkeley, The City University of London, Michigan Tech Research Institute, and the ThematicMapping.Org enterprise in Norway. Their entries range from a visual overlay showing the carbon cycle for North America to a visualization of global infant mortality.
Google Earth is a virtual globe that maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellites, aerial photography, and other geographic information systems. Many scientific users are adding their own data to Google Earth imaging via the KML, but De Paor is breaking new ground by adding 3-D models using the Google SketchUp program, an application designed principally for adding 3-D buildings to the Google terrain.
"When we first looked at SketchUp about four years ago, we thought, if you can make models of 10-meter-scale buildings and place them on the Google Earth ground surface, then why not 10-kilometer or even 10,000 kilometer-scale geological block diagrams and cross sections," De Paor said. Some of his recent research, including a project titled "Deconstructing Classical Geological Maps Using Google Earth's Keyhole Markup Language," has been done in collaboration with his wife, Carol Simpson, the ODU provost and an expert in structural geology and tectonics.
De Paor is a research professor of geophysics in the Department of Physics at ODU and the new director of the university's Pretlow Planetarium. Both he and Simpson are Fellows of the Geological Society of America.


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Fight Hub TV does a great job of getting interesting video interviews with fighters and, in the spirit of the season, they caught up with several fighters and MMA personalities to ask what they want for Christmas. As we sit here waiting for news on what is going to come from the Alistair Overeem / Nevada State Athletic Commission meeting, now is a good time to sit back and watch a bit of a lighthearted video.
Give it a watch:
"Just to remain being healthy and spend time with my best friends and family."
Bruce Buffer:
"I was thinking about...you know...a brand new 70 inch 3D TV. Which...nobody can buy for me, I'm gonna have to buy that myself. But actually, you know, honestly? All kidding aside I just want health and happiness for my loved ones and them to have a great 2012. I'm very unselfish when it comes to gifts."
Burt Watson:
"Money! That's all I want baby, a little bit of money!"
A few more after the jump, but again, watch the video.
"I want it to be summer."
"I want to fight Meisha Tate for Christmas. That's it."
"I'm more of a giver than a receiver. I'm gonna get my mother something very nice. Got her something nice the last couple years so I gotta...I gotta outdo it. You know? She's one of those moms that says 'don't overdo it' but I'm gonna be at the store for a while."


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A Better Queue lets you filter Netflix's instantly streaming movies by Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer, number of reviews, years, and genres. It also lets you add movies straight to your queue.
Made with Ruby on Rails, the Netflix API, and the Rotten Tomatoes API.
Netflix generously encourages sites that use its API to include its high-quality box art. Thank you Netflix.
Logo by Allie Runnion.
Created by Dave Jachimiak.
"...gorgeous, clean design and intuitive interface that makes finding new Netflix options a joy" - Huffington Post
"...a fantastic first stop." - /Film
"...a very simple service..." - c|net
"Simple and genius." - The Reelist
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DULZURA (CNS) - A brush fire broke out near Barrett Lake at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday, but a quick attack by firefighters limited it to one acre, a Cal Fire spokesman said.
"The fire was going at a slow rate and we got a line around it and stopped it from spreading," Cal Fire Capt. Kendal Bortisser said.
The fire had been reported stopped by 11:45 a.m. It was on a ranch at 1375 Barrett Lake Road, about five miles northwest of the Tecate Junction on Highway 94.
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Season 3 Spoilers! Damon and Elena Team Up, Two Families Wage War
Thanks to TV Line, we're happy to bring you five mini-spoilers for the next season of The Vampire Diaries. If you want to remain spoiler-free (you strong person, you!), why not check out some of our other spoiler-free content? There ya go. Get on outta here.
Still here? Alright. Peep the juicy new Season 3 spoilers below!
1. Want to learn more about Klaus and the Originals? Of course you do! You're in luck, 'cause Season 4 will focus on the famous fanged fam, and we'll finally find out Klaus' real reason for wanting Stefan on his team.
2. Fans of evil Stefan will also be happy to know that all his hangin' with Klaus will push the Salvatore to "sink deeper into the dark side." Dun dun dun.
3. Brace yourselves, Delena fans: Damon and Elena will "struggle with the guilt of their growing bond," as they dedicate themselves to helping Stefan see the light again.
4. As for the girly-ghosts haunting Jeremy, TV Line dishes they have a "powerful message" for him. Oh, and they totally start messing with his relationship with Bonnie.
And finally, 5. Caroline and Tyler open up to each other again, but the timing's all wrong. Like the Montagues and Capulets before them, a serious familial battle is brewing between the Forbes' and the Lockwoods'. We so saw that one coming!
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Spacious Upscale Home - Gorgeous Views & Grounds - sleeps 10 - Close to Yosemite in Mariposa
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- sleeps 10
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DISCOUNTS OFF RATES SHOWN CAN APPLY TO SMALL GROUPS FOR A STAY ANY TIME IN SEPTEMBER THROUGH APRIL. (Call or email an inquiry to request the additional discount.)
AUTUMN is a wonderful time to hike in Yosemite! The gorgeous fall colors last for months. Cooler comfortable weather and smaller crowds make this time of year special and invigorating! It's our favorite time to hike there ourselves!
Deer Ridge Vacation Home is a spacious upscale home, custom built in 2003, that is beautifully located on a hill top, with stunning mountain views in all directions. There are long covered decks wrapping around most of the home, with plenty of outdoor seating provided. Additional benches on the property offer breathtaking views of the foothills of the Sierras from their own vantage points. Water features and gardens complement the natural rock formations, a delight for adults and children alike. This 2625 sq. ft. vacation home sits on a 5.6 acre property with plenty of privacy. It has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, plus a den with a queen size sleeper couch that can act as a 4th very private bedroom for large groups. This home sleeps 10 people comfortably in beds, and is in a very quiet and private rural setting. Relax and listen to the birds and the gentle sounds of two granite water features as you enjoy the grand panoramic mountain views and sunsets from the decks. The rear deck is also equipped with a BBQ grill and 2 outdoor dining tables. Deer can often be seen on the property as well as squirrels, quail and many different birds species. This property has a vast variety of bushes and trees, many of which flower in various seasons. Among the hundreds of trees here, there are dozens of beautiful manzanita bushes and trees. Native to the Sierra foothills, the manzanitas are known for their reddish trunks and attractive twisting shapes. They flower in the spring, to the delight of the hummingbirds.
Deer Ridge Vacation Home is located 3.8 miles southeast of the town of Mariposa. The west entrance of Yosemite Park is only 36 miles away via Hwy 140, a very scenic route along the Merced River. In Mariposa, a historic gold mining town, you can find out more about its gold mining past as you visit the Mariposa Museum and History Center. Inside the museum is a full sized replica of a mining town with authentic artifacts. Or visit the Mariposa Mining and Mineral Museum where you can explore the variety of California's mineral wealth, and view breathtaking gems, minerals and precious metals from around the world. The Mariposa County Park offers a swimming pool and tennis courts for some outdoor family fun.
This comfortable home has central forced air heating and air conditioning throughout. The spacious Great Room has a cathedral ceiling with plenty of windows to the view outside. The wood burning fireplace with glass doors, backed by a beautiful stone hearth, provides a cozy ambiance. Sit back and relax on a leather couch, easy chair or recliner, as you visit with your family or friends. Or watch TV or a DVD (from our collection) on the 42 inch flat screen TV.
The kids can play games, or watch TV or movies on a second 42 inch flat screen TV in the large private den. The den couch folds out to provide a queen size bed when needed. The den is also furnished with two nightstands (providing clothing storage) and a comfortable easy chair.
The dining room seats 10 people and has a beautiful hardwood floor. The fully equipped adjoining kitchen has a gas stove top, large fridge, quiet dishwasher, large microwave, convection oven, coffee maker, coffee grinder, toaster oven, toaster, blender, crock pot, and all of the other equipment you would expect in a well furnished kitchen at home. We provide spices and cooking oil, coffee filters, and several other necessities so you don't need to buy them yourself. The kitchen has a tiled floor, plenty of oak cabinets, and beautiful tiled counter tops and back splashes. On a bookshelf in the kitchen, close to the sliding glass doors to the deck, you'll find a display of flyers and books about things to see and do in the area. Next to the kitchen you'll find the laundry room with large capacity washer and dryer, available for your use. Laundry detergent is included.
The master suite is downstairs and has its own sliding glass door leading to the deck. It features a walk-in closet, a queen size bed, a large chest of drawers, two nightstands and a recliner for reading, solitude and relaxation. The adjoining master bathroom has a jetted tub set into a tiled platform in a bay window, offering great views of the surrounding landscaping. The large beautifully tiled shower includes a tiled bench and an oversize shower head. Upstairs, the second bedroom has a queen size bed and an extra long twin bed, a large chest of drawers, a night stand and a desk where you can write post cards or use your electronic devices with the free WIFI we provide. The third bedroom has a queen size bed and another extra-long twin bed, a large chest of drawers and a night stand. The upstairs bathroom has a tub/shower with a glass enclosure.
Items provided at the home: Towels, linens, two hair dryers, Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels, spices, cooking oil, coffee filters, all items needed to cook and serve your meals, laundry soap, hand soaps, dishwasher soap, liquid dish soap, and kitchen trash bags. There is a library of DVDs, CD player with a collection of music CDs, library of books about Yosemite Park, hiking trails and the area, pamphlets/flyers for local attractions and outfitters. Each bathroom is equipped with 4 towel bars, robe hooks, tempered glass shelves and ample cabinet storage for your toiletries.
There are plenty of parking spaces in front of the house. Firewood is provided.
More things to see and do in the area:
The west entrance of Yosemite Park is only 36 miles from the vacation home. This west entrance to Yosemite Park is by far the closest (only 6 miles) to the loop road of Yosemite Valley, the park's main attraction. The Yosemite Valley is much further from all other park entrances.) You'll enjoy the scenic drive along Hwy. 140 bordered by the Merced River. After 18 miles you'll see the Merced River Recreation Area at Briceburg. It has sandy beaches where you can have a family picnic, or stop to dip into the river on the way back from the park to cool off on a hot summer day. This area is also great for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. For the more adventurous among you, rent a kayak or take a white water rafting trip with one of the commercial rafting companies that provide trips down portions of the river.
Guests can also take Hwy 49 to Hwy 41 to drive through Yosemite's south entrance. This is approx. a 41 mile drive from the vacation home. Traveling in that direction you can visit Bass Lake with its wonderful swimming, boat rentals, beaches and restaurants. Also along Hwy 41, the historic Sugar Pine Railroad takes guests on a 4-mile narrated historical railway adventure through a scenic fir and pine forest pulled by a steam locomotive traversing original logging railbeds restored from the turn of the century. They also offer gold panning for the entire family. (Operates March - Oct.)
Another attraction is Sierra Vista Scenic Byway which you don't want to miss. You'll see giant sequoia groves, alpine lakes and meadows, rock formations, wildflower fields and some of the most beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range.
Mariposa is home to many restaurants, such as Charles Street, Castillo's Mexican, Savoury's, Sugar Pine Café, River Rock Inn, and High Country Health Food. You can find everything from gourmet dining, to Thai or Mexican food to the youthful vibe of Happy Burger Diner. Pioneer Market is the local grocery store. It was recently remodeled, is well stocked and it now offers Sushi. You'll also enjoy the local antique shops, gift shops and art galleries, some of which promote local artists. You might want to buy the local newspaper which comes out every Thursday for local events and attractions.
If you are looking for an adventurous vacation in a beautiful natural area, with gorgeous mountain views and easy access to Yosemite Park, you are sure to enjoy your stay at Deer Ridge Vacation Home!
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- There is a landline, it has a long distance block. Bring a calling card for your long distance calls. Verizon has good reception for your cell phone.
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- Free WiFi is available for your use.
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Apprehensive about acting his first two years of high school, Broady finally auditioned for the school play his junior year and was cast in Tim Kelly's, "My Son is Crazy…But Promising," as Arthur Whitney. He excelled in his performance, and after being bitten by the "acting bug" was cast in many more plays and even a musical.
Broady continued to stay in the spotlight as comic relief as an anchor for the morning announcements, hosting the homecoming pep rally and the spring talent show and being nominated to be on the Homecoming Court as a Prince. With his growing love of entertaining and being in the lime light, he decided to attend Towson University in Towson, MD, where he received two Bachelor of Science degrees in Acting and Electronic Media and Film.
Broady's experience at Towson University further seasoned himself as an entertainer. He was constantly asked to host various events ranging from fashion shows, to step shows, to concerts, to health awareness events, to parties, adapting and catering to each event's needs. He began writing and performing stand-up comedy, and opened up for comedians such as Alex Thomas and Chris Porter. He continued acting in plays and appeared in a commercial for Towson University that aired during Monday Night Football games and numerous times on ESPN. He also appeared in film productions like "The Wire," "Step Up," and "Step Up 2: The Streets," and he was a stand-in for President Barack Obama in a production called "Stevie Wonder at the White House." Two of his biggest collegiate accolades were being crowned Homecoming King for the 2006-2007 school year, and being nominated as a region 2 semi-finalist for the "Irene Ryan Award" at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in 2009.
Broady started at WPGC in the summer of 2007 as a Promotions intern. His hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication to his job landed him a paid, part-time position in the Promotions department. Broady never exhibited any shyness, and he continued to bring his talent and creative ingenuity to the station.
Upon graduating from college, he was given an on-air position, web page, and segment during "The Hometeam Show" 6-8 pm, M-F, which is called, "Broady Beats Da Block," where he was the youngest person on-air in the entire market! During the segment, Broady did call-ins from different locations, recorded comedic skits that were posted to his web page, and interacted with people in the community.
In 2010, Broady decided to take his career to the next level and moved to Los Angeles, CA where he would pursue acting, comedy, and videography. In just a few months in L.A., Broady was cast in some movies, a commercial with Gerry Bednob and Donnell Rawlings, performed standup comedy at many popular spots including The Comedy Store, and began developing popular spoofs to songs under the name "Para-Deez", of which he wrote and produced, and directed the accompanying videos for.
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Friendship House Family Restaurant in Eagle River will host a spaghetti fundraiser for the Warm The Children (WTC) program, Thursday, Dec. 5, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The cost will be $7.99 for adults and $5.99 for children 10 years of age and younger and will include a choice of soup or salad.
This is the third year the restaurant is hosting what has been a very well-attended fundraiser."The entire price of each dinner will be donated to Warm The Children," said Dash Shabani, restaurant manager.
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In years past I have heard Ainge say going into the draft that they needed guys who could "help now" not project players. As a result Ainge has seemed to favor drafting players that had spent more time in college and were more finished products in recent years. The idea being that older more polished players may be able to contribute to the rotation right away while project players are likely a year or more away from helping.
Well I understand the logic behind this I think it is the wrong approach. For a consistent playoff team like the Celtics, picking in the 20s each year it seems very unlikely that you will be able to pick-up a player who is going to contribute significantly to your team right away. The NBA is a league where experience matters, veterans win, so while a rookie with 3-4 years of college might be a little less lost learning the defensive rotations, it is likely that you could pick-up a veteran for the league minimum who could give you more on the floor in the short run. The exception to this rule seems to be when players with lottery level talent fall due to red flags in the draft process (see DeJuan Blair).
It seems to me that contending teams like the Celtics should be using their draft picks on the player available with the highest ceiling for development. If the reality is that few of these guys are going to contribute right away then shouldn't the 14th and 15th spots on the roster be for developing the future stars, starters and rotation help? A team like the Celtics almost never gets past the 10th man, unless there are injuries so the team isn't sacrificing much and the potential payoff is big. There is an entire side issue here on how the NBA handles player development in general (post coming).
Looking at the Celtics though, the "guys that could help now" approach has netted us J.R. Giddens, JJJ, Moore and Harangody. None of those players provided anything during their rookie seasons and a couple of them provided nothing ever (I am not writing off JJJ or Moore at this point it is way too early for that). In taking these players the Celtics passed on DeAndre Jordan, Omer Asik, Sonny Weems and who know who might emerge from last year's class.
If the Celtics had selected Jordan or Asik in 2008 they would have gotten nothing from them for the first couple of years (same as Giddens) but come 2010 and on we would have had the center we have needed.
On the other hand in 2010 Ainge took Bradley, who was very young and needed time to develop and now it looks like the Celtics have a solid starter or at worst are really nice piece for the rotation.
When you draft for potential sometimes you and you pick a bust, but sometimes the more developed guys have such a low ceiling that they really are not productive anyways.
I think the Celtics should use both picks on Thursday and they should pick the two players with the highest ceilings, period. Swing the bat. You can use your checkbook to get guys who "can help right now". If Sullinger falls to them, great, best of both worlds. You get a contributor now and potential for the future. If he isn't there at 21, I think the wise course is to go for potential.


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THE Left parties on Friday said that they would take the Government to task for hiking telecom FDI cap ignoring their concerns about the country's security.
The Left parties resolved to step up their opposition both inside and outside Parliament against the decision to increase the FDI cap from 49 per cent to 74 per cent in the telecom sector.
They will also raise the issue in the UPA-Left Co-ordination Committee meeting, which is likely to be held here on October 27.
The CPI General Secretary, Mr A.B. Bardhan, said it was unfortunate that the Government had taken this decision after months of discussions.
"We had expressed our opposition and submitted all our objections in writing to the Government. The Left argued that no other large country allowed FDI to this extent in the telecom sector as it involved security risks and damage to the telecom sector itself," Mr Bardhan said.
The CPI(M) Rajya Sabha Member, Mr Dipankar Mukherhee, said that the Left will continue to protest the Government decision, which had been taken despite their stout opposition.
Stating that the Left had also submitted alternative suggestions to attract funds, Mr Mukherjee said the Government had taken a decision, which could threaten the country's security. RSP leaders objected to the move, saying the Government had reduced the consultation process to a farce.
The Government said that it had put enough safeguards to protect national security. Some of the measures taken include making it mandatory to have Indian citizens in majority on the board of any company having 74 per cent FDI.
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Three more players who are part of history at Westchester Country Club are coming back to play in the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship. Bob Gilder, David Frost and Bob Tway committed last week and are expected to be in the field August 17-21.
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Gilder can visit the plaque in the 18th fairway that marks his double-eagle that played a big part in his 1982 win here.
"It's a tough course because of the ups and downs and you get some different lies," he said. "I enjoy playing there and look forward to going back."
Tway won here in 1986.
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Here is my partial guess at the rotations and closers for the minor leagues thsi spring
3A Gwinnett - rotation: Teheran, Delgado, Flande, Lugo, and Hoover/Vizcaino alternating as starters. Bullock, Pruneda in the bullpen.
2A 'sippi - Spruill, Hale, D.Delgado, Masters
A+ Hillcats - Gilmartin, Perez, Avilan, Martin . Lamm in the Bullpen
A- Rome - Graham, Gil, LaPoint, Filak. N. Moore as the closer.
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New York rapper Papoose is returning to the underground circuit with a new project called The 2nd Coming that he considers a resurgence back into the music spotlight.
Pap promised the mixtape is a teaser to his forthcoming and long-awaited debut album.
"The reason why I called the mixtape The 2nd Coming is because when I first came in the scene, I shook the ground, I had the whole industry petrified, I took a million-plus. This time I'm coming back, it's going to be even worse. Y'all know what I did before. See what I did; now, round two...I feel like l'm more mature now and I got a lot more to offer the game than what I had back then. So I'm glad my album didn't come. Now with my album coming out, I think I'm well-prepared. This mixtape will really show a first-time listener what hip-hop represents." (MTV)
In late 2009, DJ Kay Slay promised fans would finally get Pap's debut album.
"You're all going to hear something next year," Slay promised in a November 2009 interview. "We have way more than enough songs; we just haven't found the right situation. We thought we had the right situation, but there were stupid motherf*ckas in positions that didn't know how to work with an artist like that -- so there [were] creative control conflicts, because I was like, 'We ain't doing that! This ain't why y'all brought us up here.' You see, that's what happens: When they get you, then you have some other n*ggas with some big-brained scheme, and then I'll ask a motherf*cker, 'When is the last time you been to Brooklyn? What record is Papoose most known for? Where's he performing at this week?' They don't know nothing about him, but they have all these d*ckhead ideas... And that's the reason why sh*t wasn't working." (iHipHop)
Kay Slay previously said he felt the current record label giants were catering more toward a Southern fanbase and big name artists which would bypass Pap.
"He's grindin', you know, he's just putting everything back in order," Slay said about Papoose. "He's in a different frame of mind now. We recorded a whole lot of records. Putting an album out ain't a problem, it's about putting an album out through a right situation. I think [Papoose would] rather [prefer] an independent than a major. It really don't make no sense to do a major in this time in age...Papoose would do better on an independent right now because majors are really geared towards Southern artists or high profile artists that's been known for selling records. They don't wanna gamble too much with no new artists." (XXL Mag)
In 2009, Papoose said he would no longer blame his album delay on the record labels.
"I just been taking care of every day life," Pap explained in an interview. "I've been putting in that work, laying in the cut, making the right decisions...I'm coming with my album, The Nacirema Dream next year. I'm not sitting around like these n*ggas is doing and crying about these labels and all that. I got a master plan I'm about to put into effect next year, so n*ggas is gonna really see how it's gonna go down with my album. You like it or love it, if you f*ck with me, cop it. And to keep it real with you, the feedback I get from the haters, the people that don't like me, the only thing they say is 'Yo, the n*gga ain't dropped the album yet.' So what they gonna say when I drop it, man? So next year, the album coming. I've been working." (Hip Hop Beef)
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↵By now, you've almost assuredly heard that Smith, the No. 6 overall pick in this year's NFL draft, fractured a bone in his left foot and will miss seven-to-10 days. This was in just his third practice. In a non-contact drill. It was not exactly the start you'd hope to see for a guy who missed a full month of camp as the second longest holdout of the rookies this season. ↵↵
↵But as a professional athlete, he obviously did a great deal to take care of himself while he was away from the Bengals so he could come in at peak physical condition, right? It was either that, or he was injecting himself intravenously with butter three times a day. ↵
↵Adam Schefter reports Smith showed up at camp weighing 364 lbs. That's 30 above his usual playing weight. On a positive note, he'd already dropped six pounds since arriving in Cincinnati ... before the break in his foot. Yeah, I'm sure that whole being immobilized thing will do wonders for his weight loss. If nothing else, it should save the Bengals a few bucks on this colossal waste of a draft pick. He reportedly has a clause in his deal about his weight being above 350 lbs. if he's inactive. ↵↵
↵So yeah, if you're going to Vegas and have the opportunity to bet on which top 10 pick will be out of the league first, I suggest emptying your pockets and putting it all on Smith. All of this -- the weight issues and the injury -- come on the heels of his coaches saying he wouldn't start any time soon and his own teammates punking him in the second episode of Hard Knocks on HBO this season. (During the rookie talent show, free agent tackle Gus Parrish did an Andre Smith imitiation by jiggling around his man breasts while fake running a 40-yard dash a la Smith at his 'Bama pro day.) ↵↵
↵Akili Smith, David Klinger and Ki-Jana Carter are going to have to make some room, because there's a 350-plus pound bust trying to join them in the Bengals Hall of Fail. ↵↵
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I wasn't sure whether or not to create a post about this or not since we have our franchise qb, but who is available and if we trade down depends on the qb's in the draft. Now I wanted to get a feel from people on TST as to who you guys thought would go before us and who the best qbs in the draft are. I think the top 6 qbs go as follows: 1.) Gabbert, 2.) Ponder 3.) Locker 4.) Newton, 5.) Mallet 6.) Kapernick and here is where I think they will be drafted.
# 4) Bengals: Carson Palmer comes back or they pick up a qb in FA. However AJ Green is selected here.
#6) Browns: Julio Jones is selected here as BPA.
#7) 49ers pass up on a qb in my draft and stick with Alex Smith.They take BPA and draft Robert Quinn.
2.) Christian Ponder (Florida St.)-drafted #8 by the Tennessee Titans. I don't believe in the Cam Newton hype and since Vince Young failed here, I don't believe they will go with an athletic upside qb. The Titans were pitiful last year and Chris Johnson got the SJAX treatment last year with 8 men in the box while the Titans had no passing game. Other Possibilities: Cam Newton here.
3.) Cam Newton (Auburn)- drafted # 15 by Miami. Miami doesn't have an adequate qb in Henne. They take BPA and pick Newton. I think the man will be a bust but I am not running front offices. The man won the national championship and the Heisman so he deserves credit.
4.) Jake Locker (Washington)- drafted # 25 by Seattle. Seattle is ecstatic that Locker falls this far and they pick the hometown boy to be their franchise quarterback of the future. Hasselbeck tutors him for a year, maybe two and Locker IMO will become a solid quarterback in the NFL with all his tools.
5.) Ryan Mallet (Arkansas)- second round to Washington
6.) Colin Kapernick (Nevada)- Buffalo in 3rd round
Note* Kevin Kolb will be going to another team. There is no way the Eagles keep him and Vick again this year.
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Twitchell celebrated its 90th birthday internally with a May 3 employee cookout. A representative from Congresswoman Martha Roby's office presented Twitchell with a Congressional Record, a proclamation was read by Mayor Mike Schmitz, and a resolution was made by Matt Parker to declare May 3 "Twitchell Day."
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Albany -- Some Dougherty County kids get to pick out early Christmas Presents, thanks to "Shop with a Cop."
8 year old Kelvin Mathis picked out a basketball as one of his presents when he went shopping with Captain Kevin Spruhl of the Dougherty County Sheriff's Office. Kelvin was one of four kids who got to shop for Christmas presents at K-Mart with Sheriff's Deputies.
Captain Kevin Spruhl said "We love helping make sure some kids who might not be getting presents at Christmas are taken care of. The Southwest Georgia Exchange club gave two hundred dollars to pay for the presents. That is what Christmas is really all about, giving."
Each child got to pick out 50 dollars worth of toys.
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At the end of last month, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson reported that there were 12.3 percent fewer students expelled during 2012-13 school year, as compared to the 2011-12 year, and suspensions fell by 14.1 percent during that same time.
In hard numbers, it meant 1,196 fewer expulsions and 100,125 fewer suspensions among the state's 6.5 million students.
The philosophy behind reducing expulsions and suspensions is the same reasoning that is driving the current push to reduce truancy and absenteeism in public schools: Teachers can't teach students who aren't in class.
Besides having an adverse affect on standardized test scores, study after study has shown that students who miss a significant amount of school time -- for whatever reason -- are more likely to drop out, and dropouts are more likely to end up in jail.
As California's Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye told the Legislature two years ago: "California had over 700,000 suspensions and expulsions from our schools. And studies show that one suspension triples the likelihood of a juvenile justice contact within that year. ... When children are not in school, studies show, they are at risk of entering the juvenile justice system."
In other words, if California wants to bring down the number of inmates it imprisons -- and given how much that's costing, it's a worthy goal -- then a good place to start is by keeping students in school.
Of course, that's easier said than done. Teachers, staff and other students have a right to a safe learning environment that's as free as possible from the distractions of outrageous behavior.
But as educators know, and health researchers have been able to document, students who act up are often reacting to situations that would try adults. Too many young people are suffering post-traumatic stress, having witnessed violence in their homes or neighborhoods. Some have been victims of abuse or violence themselves. Some may be homeless, or living in foster care. Even something as simple as not having eaten because there is no food at home may make a kid short-tempered.
Identifying and dealing with those underlying issues is the key to improving bad behavior, and that's what many schools are now trying to do. The education world calls it "wrap-around services" -- bringing onto campuses such resources as food banks, health care workers or mental health providers -- and schools need more of them.
Ironically, secondary schools used to have people on campus who helped to identify underlying student needs and find the right services to address them. They were called counselors, and they all but disappeared a few decades ago.
Some schools are introducing "restorative justice" programs on campuses, to teach students how to work out conflicts. In his announcement, Superintendent Torlakson spotlighted one such program at Vallejo City Unified School District, which saw a 25 percent drop in suspensions.
Vacaville Unified School District, where suspensions fell by 20 percent last year, is offering more education options, so that learning and teaching styles are better matched. Students whose behavior requires that they be removed from the regular classroom can continue learning through in-schools suspensions, "opportunity" classrooms or with independent study tutors.
California educators can give themselves a pat on the back for reducing the suspension and expulsion rates, but then they must get back to work. There are still too many students whose real needs just aren't being met, and the rate at which black and Hispanic students are expelled or suspended remains disproportionate to their white counterparts, a disparity that must be addressed.


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Sen. Tim Scott, third from the right, made a stop in Newberry on Tuesday to thank Councilman John E. Caldwell, third from the left, for his service to the county.
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Miss Margaret Boyd and Mr. Clarence Abrams of Newberry, South Carolina are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie Boyd, to Cavin Trapp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Denise and Robert Trapp of Pomaria, South Carolina.
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Billy Graham and Jeff Mcbrayer along with supporters from the Whitmire community gathered Aug. 21 to officially open County Line Steak and Seafood Company.
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Professor Effluvium, also known as Steve Harris of Newberry, S.C., performs Saturday at the Mill Point Park stage at Bay Days 1993.
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The driver of this truck was transported by ambulance to a Richland County hospital following a wreck Thursday morning on Main Street.
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City fire ISO improves to Class 2
Fire Chief Keith Minick, along with staff members, volunteers, Explorers, honorary members, city manager and retirees gathered in front of the Firehouse Conference Center on Monday to display the new classification decals placed on the department's fire engines.
Garden variety mushrooms? Nope a
"I've got two giant mushrooms growing in a flowerbed," Cooper said. "I've got no idea why they're here."
Piedmont Tech to Offer New Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
When Piedmont Technical College's faculty and staff consider new program offerings, they look closely at the skills and training that will help students fill real employment needs in the region.
Commencement at Piedmont Technical College honors graduates
The James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College welcomed more than 325 Piedmont Technical College graduates for two commencement ceremonies to celebrate their accomplishments.
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Recent graduates of Piedmont Technical College's practical nursing program at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood were recognized in a pinning ceremony in August.
Whitmire holds 'Art in the Park'
Sweet T's from Leesville travelled to set up a tent complete with boiled peanuts, handmade wreaths, and other items to sell.
Billy Graham and Jeff Mcbrayer along with supporters from the Whitmire community gathered Aug. 21 to officially open County Line Steak and Seafood Company.
Colin Lavalle Feaster, 44, of 8336 S.C. 215 South, Jenkinsville, and Sean Sylvester Workman, 30, of 8144 S.C. 215 South, Jenkinsville, were charged with public intoxication on Aug. 16. Workman was also charged with simple possession of marijuana.
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To some, the name Krazy Daisy might sound like a flower shop, but here in Newberry, Krazy Daisy is the name of a new women's clothing store.
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Flags that Vicki Fischer said she carries include all holidays, birthdays, Mother's Day and Father's day, along with many more occasions.
Tony Ray Sherfield Jr., 18, and Elizabeth Harley Danielle Sherfield, 20, of 19985 S.C. 72 East in Clinton, and Marie Meagan Wygant, 25, of 280 Hazel Drive in Clinton, were charged with simple possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia on July 31. Tony Sherfield was pulled over for speeding and marijuana was seen within his car.
Carl Sheppard, 41, of 4888 S.C. 34/121 in Newberry was charged with shoplifting Aug. 2. According to the report, officers responded to Food Lion in Newberry in reference to Sheppard leaving the store without paying for merchandise.
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Drivers across the region are being warned of the dangers of getting behind the wheel after drinking or taking drugs.
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A suspected car thief was arrested in Maple Ridge Thursday after being tracked from the air by a RCMP helicopter.
Police allege the 23-year-old man stole a Honda Civic in Surrey and then travelled to Maple Ridge where he stole a black Acura Integra.
Members of Ridge Meadows RCMP's Street Enforcement Unit found the stolen Acura and began to follow it until the man parked the car on Dewdney Trunk Road near McIntyre Court around 11:30 p.m.
The car was also watched from the sky by Air One.
The circling chopper was spotted by Maple Ridge residents who took to Twitter to complain about the noise.
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RCMP allege the man, who is known to police, tried to flee but was arrested 15 minutes later around 11:45 p.m.
He spent the night in custody but was set to appear in court Friday morning to face three counts of possession of stolen property and one count of driving while disqualified.
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Thursday, Feb 4, 2010 10:15AM
Grammy-winning rapper Eminem has denied reports that claim he has reunited with his daughter's mother, Kim Mathers.
Speaking through his representative, Slim Shady said the rumors held no truth.
"Contrary to false rumors spread by unreliable tabloids, Marshall and Kim Mathers are not romantically reunited in any way, nor are they expecting a child together," says Eminem's rep, Dennis Dennehy, in response to the latest Star cover. "They are a divorced couple who share custody of their daughter and maintain a friendly relationship." (Statement)
Initial reports suggested the former couple were expecting another child together.
Eminem and Kim aren't just back together; they're expecting a child together this spring! Said a source: "When he came into Kim's life again in a romantic way, she was floored. Kim's pregnancy is going smoothly." That's more than we can say about the past between this pair. But, hey, best of luck to them! (The Hollywood Gossip)
Em and Kim tied the knot at the start of his career a decade ago.
The twice-divorced duo are parents to 14-year-old Hailie Jade Scott, Eminem's frequent muse. He first married Kim in 1999. That union lasted two years, then they tried matrimony again in January 2006. They were done by that December. (E! Online)
Aside from spousal matters, Slim is expected to appear on the upcoming "We Are the World" tribute song for Haiti.
Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake and Barbra Streisand are just a handful of the 100-plus stars scheduled to take part in a re-recording of "We Are the World" to benefit Haiti, producer RedOne told Rolling Stone yesterday at the Grammys. Other artists contributing to the new "We Are the World" -- a remake of the 1985 USA for Africa charity single that was co-written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie -- include Celine Dion, Fergie, Wyclef, Enrique Iglesias and more musicians who attended yesterday's 52nd Annual GrammyAwards. (Rolling Stone)
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David McKittrick: Score-settling will damage church and party
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The DUP's Ian Paisley and Peter Robinson during an election campaign in the 1970s.
THE BBC TV prog-ramme on the Rev Ian Paisley is the supreme example of the saying that revenge is a dish best served cold, for he has long been waiting to exact vengeance on The North's First Minister Peter Robinson.
He was clearly scalded by the fact that Mr Robinson and other senior party members concluded, in 2008, that the time of Mr Paisley's departure had arrived.
But he has waited for years before exposing the depth of his personal bitterness.
In the programme, Mr Paisley and his wife Eileen maintain a scathing stream of accusations against his one-time DUP deputy: they allege disgraceful behaviour, dirty tricks and dirty deeds, even of political assassination.
The irony is that Mr Paisley has himself always been blamed for a series of political assassinations of opponents, particularly of Ulster Unionist leaders ranging from Terence O'Neill to David Trimble.
Extravagant and vitriolic language has always been a feature of Paisleyism, but never before has it been directed against former colleagues rather than enemies.
He is fond of quipping that he has a particularly tough hide, but the events of 2008 touched him to the quick and demonstrated that his legendary armour was capable of being pierced.
He was ever notorious for his bluntness, as when he revealed on the programme that when Tony Blair told him he was converting to Catholicism his harsh response was: "You're a fool."
In 2008 he was top of the world having -- with Peter Robinson's sharp tactical brain -- built up his party into Northern Ireland's largest and then using that strength to do the deal with Sinn Fein and become first minister.
Although there was some hardline grassroots grumbling about this, it was drowned out by astonishment and near-universal delight that after decades of conflict the old warhorse had opted for powersharing.
This ushered in a new era both for himself and for the North as a whole. He was feted around the world, forging new relationships with figures such as Bertie Ahern. He basked in his new role.
Once in office he left actual administration to others and did not bother himself with detail, instead treating his new role as a protracted and hugely enjoyable lap of honour.
He remained head of the party and the church he had headed for half a century.
Although he was in his 80s, and had lost some of his earlier sharpness, he and his ultra-loyal family appeared to assume that he would go on indefinitely, like some figure from the Old Testament. But resentment in his party and his church grew -- almost all of it behind closed doors, for both have a tradition of omerta and not washing dirty linen in public.
Fundamentalists within his church were uneasy about the suddenness of his change of heart, and about their moderator's very public friendship with Martin McGuinness.
His slogan had been "Smash Sinn Fein", but now the two were chuckling away.
Within his party there was also an undercurrent among some figures of unease about the whole idea of being in government with republicans.
Elsewhere in the party there was also political and personal ambition. Some lieutenants felt his departure could free up senior jobs for them; some also felt it would open the way to a more modern and less religious image which could help hoover up voters from rival unionist parties.
Such factors combined to mean that within months Mr Paisley had lost all three of the posts he treasured: he was given a seat in the House of Lords, as Lord Bannside, but this was scant consolation.
As someone who had always been patriarch of both party and church, his position had never been seriously challenged in either, so that he had long complacently regarded both as essentially family concerns.
One of his sons is a Westminster MP while another is a minister in his church.
It has often been said that he had to be number one in any organisation he was involved in, and the thought that he would completely lose all power in government, party and church was frankly unimaginable for him.
His triple demotion cut him to the quick and he has clearly been nursing a deep sense of grievance, in particular against Peter Robinson, his long-time deputy whom he never thought would displace him.
Like Margaret Thatcher, he has been unable to see his departure in terms of generational renewal, instead regarding it as betrayal. In 2008 he went quietly, but since then he has clearly been biding his time for personal vengeance.
The sense of the personal is to the fore here, for the attacks of himself and his wife are relentless.
The fact that they are almost bound to inflict damage on the church and the party shows no sign of troubling him.
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Nature is pretty, but when someone goes the extra mile to show areas that few people see, it's that much better.
Elia Saikaly lugged tons of camera equipment up Mount Everest and took photos along the way of his journey and the stars overhead.
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April 24, 2009
After the execution of three Somalis and the wounding and capturing of another in the Indian Ocean on April 12, a leader of the so-called pirates vowed to avenge the deaths of these youth who held the U.S. captain of a cargo vessel known as the Maersk Alabama for five days.
April 13, 2009
If you ask any Somali, if getting rid of the pirates only means the continuous rape of our coast by unmonitored Western vessels and the producing of a new cancerous generation, we would all fly our pirate flags high. One man's pirate is another man's coast guard.
February 4, 2009
Who imagined that in 2009, the world's governments would be declaring a new War on Pirates?