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---- — MT. VERNON — Snow removal cost Jefferson County $53,500 earlier this month, according to Highway Engineer Brandon Simmons.
Simmons provided the cost estimate during Wednesday's Highway Committee meeting.
Simmons said the county used approximately 400 tons of salt on Jefferson County highways, but still has about 90 percent of its salt supply, or about 1,500 tons, remaining. He added 250 tons could be ordered before June, when supplies are replenished.
"We've got enough salt to have at least four more big events like the last one," Simmons told committee members. "I don't think we will, but if we have more events, I think we'll be okay."
The cost breakdown includes $24,400 for the salt supply, $12,167 for labor — which includes seven employees — $5,037 in fringe benefits and just under $3,000 for fuel for the six days the crews were out clearing county roadways. Simmons estimated there was about 20 hours of overtime paid to each employee.
Simmons reported during the storm there were several mechanical breakdowns while crews were battling the snow removal, although all trucks and other equipment are currently in working condition.
In providing project updates, Simmons said three bridge projects are on schedule, and should go out for bids in June. They include: Panzier Lane, Falcon Lane and Goshen Lane. He also indicated the Stratton Road project — the county is installing an access road for farmers — is also on target with an environmental assessment currently underway.
There was some discussion about the sheriff's department being in arrears of approximately $13,000 for the payment of fuel, although Board Chair Robert White indicated it probably is a cash flow problem.
Board member Jim Laird responded, "You know what I'm getting at. If we're going to put two deputies on the road, but they can't pay their gas bill, I don't know."
The monthly fuel bid was awarded to SynEnergy, the low bidder, at 3.0482 cents for biodiesel and 2.5534 cents for gasohol. The bid is good from Dec. 26 through Jan. 27.


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It's time to take a look at what illnesses and ailments are going around the Tri-Cities..
Sallie Lively, a family nurse practitioner with Wellmont Medical Associates in Kingsport says she has seen a recent increase in mononucleosis. She says many times a streptococcal pharyngitis is thought to be "mono" by the patient.
Lively says, "Mono is caused by the Epstein Barr virus. Symptoms usually present about four to six weeks after the infection occurs. Symptoms include EXTREME fatigue, fever, sore throat, head and body aches, swollen lymph nodes and a rash.
There is no vaccine to prevent it. You can protect yourself by not kissing or sharing drinks, food or personal items such as toothbrushes with people who have infectious mono."
She adds drinking fluids and getting plenty of rest helps to relieve some of the symptoms. See your healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis.
Christina Hammonds, a family nurse practitioner with Wellmont Medical Associates in Big Stone Gap, Va. She said she has treated some cases of ear infections in adults but said a lot of children have them at this time of year as well.
Here's Hammonds' explanation of ear infections:
An ear infection may start with a cold and affect the middle ear (otitis media). It can hurt a lot. Most ear infections clear up on their own in a couple of days and do not need antibiotics. Also, antibiotics do not work against viruses, which may be the cause of your infection. Regular doses of pain relievers are the best way to reduce your fever and help you feel better.
Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems.
How can you care for yourself at home?
Take pain medicines exactly as directed.
If the doctor gave you a prescription medicine for pain, take it as prescribed.
If you are not taking a prescription pain medicine, take an over-the-counter medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve). Read and follow all instructions on the label.
Do not take two or more pain medicines at the same time unless the doctor told you to. Many pain medicines have acetaminophen, which is Tylenol. Too much acetaminophen (Tylenol) can be harmful.
Plan to take a full dose of pain reliever before bedtime. Getting enough sleep will help you.
Try a warm, moist washcloth on the ear to see if it helps relieve pain.
If your doctor prescribed antibiotics, take them as directed. Do not stop taking them just because you feel better. You need to finish all antibiotics.
When should you call for help?
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
You have new or increasing ear pain.
You have new or increasing pus or blood draining from your ear.
You have a fever with a stiff neck or a severe headache.
Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have any concerns.
Dr. Jared Hess, a family medicine physician with Wellmont Medical Associates in Bristol, Tennessee is seeing a decrease in flu cases. That's great news! However, the stomach bug seems to be increasing in frequency.
Dr. Hess says, "People should make sure they are drinking enough fluids and washing their hands. If you are sick with either of these illnesses, stay away from work/school for a couple of days, if possible. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing."
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ALEXANDRIA, La. – Crime Stoppers needs your help to find out who burglarized several units at the England Apartments in Alexandria.
Someone broke into several apartments on Aug. 29 during a power outage to the area. They made off with electronics from the homes. The occupants were staying with friends or family at the time. Police believe the suspects also live in the apartment complex or near the area.
If you have any information, you are urged to call Crime Stoppers at 318-443-7867.
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While most Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) bring a more focused approach to their business than large companies, they tend to face the same challenges. Sure, they may serve a smaller geographical market or offer a more targeted line of products and services than bigger businesses, but the key to their success is still all about making customers happy and getting the most out of their time, money and workers.
To compete and succeed in an economy that favors efficiency and the ability to keep up with changing customer needs, companies of all sizes are turning to technology. And while this is nothing new, what is new is that innovation has turned the adoption model for technology upside-down. It used to be that large businesses were the early adopters of technology because of its high cost and complexity. But today, even small companies with tight budgets have access to the same types of technology solutions as their big competitors.
A great example of this is in the area of Unified Communications (UC). UC solutions can bring together phone, email, IM, and video conferencing to enable workers to be more productive. Studies have shown that, on average, UC saves 32 minutes of time per day per worker. This is a huge boost in productivity. But when UC solutions first came to market, they were very expensive and complex to install and support. Only companies with a dedicated IT staff and a big budget could make the investment and enjoy the benefits. Over the years, UC solutions have become very affordable and are even available for a modest monthly fee where there's no upfront investment and no need to hire an IT staff. This has effectively leveled the playing field where UC is now affordable and accessible to companies of all sizes.
But innovation is not only helping to level the playing field, it's also opening up the door to enable SMBs to gain an advantage over their bigger competitors. The recent proliferation of smartphones, tablets and the special applications designed for those devices are placing SMBs at the head of the pack. With the affordability of these devices, SMBs are leading the adoption in the IT trends of cloud services and mobility. Cloud services are applications and data storage that give SMBs the ability to conduct business from anywhere so that they can maximize their productivity and increase the time spend with customers and suppliers. And since these services are paid for through a monthly fee and are managed by the service provider they don't require a big investment or IT team.
This gives SMBs an advantage in efficiency, cost and agility, but it's important to note that the use of mobility, cloud services and UC solutions will place an increased importance on the computer and communications network at their place of business. With data, voice and video all converging on the network, care must be taken that it is designed to handle the increasing demands of this traffic, today and into the future. And, while it's true that smartphones and many tablets are designed to run on a wireless carrier's network, users will still need a reliable network at their place of work. With most wireless carriers eliminating unlimited data plans, it will become increasingly critical for businesses to have a robust Wi-Fi network in place to offload traffic from these devices.
With an increasing importance of their network SMBs may find themselves in a bit of a conundrum. The new technologies don't require them to have an IT staff, yet they are becoming more reliant on their office network. Who will be there to help ensure that their network will work reliably as technology and demands evolve? For SMBs that do not have an IT staff, the answer lies in an IT partner. Today's value added resellers and system integrators are not only there to help install new networks, their role has also evolved to be there as a virtual IT staff for their SMBs customers. Many of them will monitor their customer's network 24 hours a day and provide preventive checkups to ensure that everything is running as it should.
Together, innovations in technology and the evolving role of IT partners will help ensure that SMBs not only succeed but thrive by keeping their customers happy and working more efficiently.
I second that! The kind of market we have today, we can say that nothing is permanent and change is rather the law; change in customer's need, change in business model, methods used and so on. I think even the stability with businesses is missing these days and in such a situation modification and having that zeal for updated usage via technology and innovation is must. We CANNOT avoid it, whether with small or large businesses.


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The early history of the gun is quite obscure. There is a reference in an old chronicle which could be interpreted as suggesting that firearms were used at the siege of Forli in Italy in 1284. But this is extremely vague and subject to alternative interpretations. A generation later there is an Arabic manuscript which describes several different types of firearms and prescribes a powder of 74% saltpeter, 14.8% charcoal, and 11.2% sulphur, but it cannot be dated with any greater accuracy than to some time after 1304. Moreover, the manuscript makes some comments which suggest that the author was not personally familiar with firearms. Then there is an item in the chronicles of Ghent in Belgium for 1313 to the effect that one Berthold Schwartz, a friar from Breisgau in Germany, had in that year invented "bussen," that is "guns"; but there are several linguistic and stylistic oddities about the reference, which suggest that it was probably inserted some centuries after the fact. It is only in the 1320s that references to firearms begin to become reliable. Guns of some sort were definately used at Metz in 1324, and a Florentine document dated 1326 makes use for the first time of the word "cannon," deriving from the Latin "canna," meaning "reed," an obvious reference to the tubular construction of such devices.
In 1327 King Edward III of England (reigned 1327-1377) appears to have brought some cannon along on an invasion of Scotland. This campaign gives us our first picture of an early gun, in the Millemete Manuscript, a document in the library of Christ Church College at Oxford. The manuscript is an illuminated copy of a speech commemorating the King's success in the field. In one of the margins is depicted a vase-like object lying on a kind of table. A man in armor is holding a match against the bulbous base of the piece and an arrow-shaped projectile is emerging from the muzzle. Known in Italian as a "vaso" (pot or vase) and in French as a "pot de fer" (iron-pot), such primitive cannon must by then have been relatively commonplace. Over the next few years references to firearms begin to proliferate, and it appears that they were known everywhere in Europe, classified as a form of artillery, a term then including all missile weapons. It seems probable that gunpowder and cannon were first used in attack on and in the defense of fortified places.
The first use of gunpowder weapons in sieges was apparently in the form of hand-bombs which could be hurled down on the heads of the attackers by the defenders, or hurled by the attackers at the defenders, using catapults and trebuchets, ancient war engines which continued in use right into the Renaissance. These were fine in an anti-personnel role, but were not particularly useful for smashing into a place. More useful was the mine, a variant of the ancient art of tunneling under a fortification in order to undermine the walls, with the addition of gunpowder. This was time consuming and not very safe, but continued in use well into the Twentieth Century.
Another device which proved of some value was the petard, French for "little fart". The petard was essentially a big, heavy gauge metal pot filled with powder. It was used to blow in the doors of fortified places. A team of unusually heroic men would run the thing over to the gate, fasten it firmly in place by means of long nails from which the petard hung by its handles, light the fuse, and then run for cover. When the petard went off, its heavy construction would tend to direct the explosive force against the door, smashing it down and thereby permitting one's men to storm in with sword or axe in hand. In practice, the petard was not particularly efficient. For one thing, the men hauling it up to the gate were subject to the lethal attentions of the defenders. Moreover, its effectiveness, marginal at best, could be easily dissipated if it was not securely fastened in place. And premature explosion was sufficiently common as to add to the language the phrase "Hoist by his own petard."
Like rockets, hand bombs, explosive mines, and petards were weapons of limted utility. Because of this, they continued in use for special tasks right into the Twentieth Century. Indeed, the rocket, the mine, and the hand bomb have had something of a renaissance in this century. The petard has not fared so well, though its last appearence was as recently as 1903, when the Serbian officers who assassinated King Alexander Obrenovich (reigned 1889-1903) and his rather distasteful queen. used one to gain entry into the Royal Palace. True to its reputation, the petard "hoist" the man who set it off.
But neither the rocket, nor the mine, the hand bomb nor the petard, could compare with the cannon. The weapon which rather quickly eclipsed them was a rather modest-sized device normally firing a stone or iron ball, or even a heavy arrow.
Early cannon were not very large. Evidence suggests that pieces weighing 600 pounds were considered "heavy" guns. Yet while not particularly useful against the walls of the more serious types of fortifications, castles and towns, these early cannon were fairly effective at battering down the walls of the lesser places, the fortified manor houses and towers. As these types of places were the bastions of the petty lords, who could ill-afford more massive works, the first social effect of gunpowder was to further reduce the already curtailed independence of such individuals, to the benefit of the greater lords and ultimately to that of the crown, both of whom could afford more extensive defenses and, incidently, cannon of their own. Cannon were also far better than petards at smashing the gates of even the most stoutly built places. Since cannon could batter a way into a fortress without recourse to a lengthy siege, the attacker was relieved of the necessity of maintaining a large besieging army, thereby saving both money and time. The popularity of cannon was thus assured. But there were problems with early cannon.
The first cannons were not very safe. Many were made of wooden staves reinforced with metal straps. Others were built up of wrought iron bars welded together and bound with hoops, and some were even made of cast iron. Quality was problematic and guns burst with great frequency. So poor were the pieces, that technical progress in the chemistry of gunpowder lagged. It appears that the optimal proportions for the ingredients in gunpowder were at least experimentally known by the mid-14th Century. However such efficient mixtures could not be used in practice since they would burst anything one tried to use them in. Things began to improve around mid-century when the casting of guns in a bronze of about 10% tin was developed at Augsburg in Germany, making use of technology originally developed for bell making.
But bronze was so much more expensive than iron that the latter persisted despite its greater weight and poorer safety. In the 1340s, a modest sized bombard of about 300 pounds net weight, capable of hurling stone balls of perhaps two or three pounds, cost upwards of 1,800 ducats if made of iron, and much more in bronze. Hand-hewn stone cannon balls, long produced for catapults (which continued in use for over a century after the introduction of cannon), ran as much as 20 ducats each. Gunpowder ran some 35-40 ducats a pound, with saltpeter being the dearest ingredient, about 45 ducats a pound due to its great scarcity . Sulphur, which had to be imported everywhere save in Italy, was about 20 ducats a pound. Charcoal was the cheapest component, costing only 2-3 ducats a pound.
The gun crew had to be paid, at 10 ducats or better per man per day. Thus, a relatively modest number of rounds from a single bombard could cost over a thousand ducats. Of course, the effects of such might well be worth the expenditure. Moreover, the price tended to fall as technology and experience improved. Cannon got better, with improvements in metallurgy, the introduction of lead and iron shot, and advances in the production of gunpowder. The primary spur to this progress was the Hundred Years War.


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It was great to see this New York Times article yesterday. Well, maybe "great" is a strange word to use in this circumstance. How about "bittersweet" or "about time" or just plain "sad"? I'd agree with any of those.My partner and I were watching Mad Men Season 1 for the first time this past week and laughing at Sal, the art director, and his awkward, confused and heartfelt stumbling about 1960s Manhattan as a gay man struggling with who he is and what that means. It's funny, in part, because of how obvious it is that he is gay and how oblivious everyone is around him.
It's "obvious" because many of us in the audience have had plenty of gay friends and co-workers and we're no longer conditioned to assume everyone is straight. So we get to be in on the "joke".
(BTW: We've only watched the first few episodes of Season 1, so please, no spoilers.)
So it was with mixed emotions that I read the story of Rick Welts this morning. He's the President of the Phoenix Suns, formerly the VP of Marketing for the NBA (he created the All-Star weekend, including the slam dunk contest), helped co-create the WNBA and was the PR Director of the Seattle Supersonics when they won their title in 1979.
I had never heard of Rick before today, but it quickly became apparent how important he has been to the league I enjoy so much. And just as quickly I read about how much he has suffered personally because of the very real fear he faced in being honest about his sexuality. Rick lost a partner to AIDS and had to face it alone, then he lost a long-term relationship because he wouldn't come out publicly.
Suddenly, Sal doesn't seem quite so funny anymore.
I'm proud of Rick. I was already a Suns fan, but I'm even more of one now.
I hope he won't suffer even more by coming out now, I hope that in David Stern's words "the world will find this unremarkable" and that more executives and athletes and coaches will come out in the years to come. But those are hopes and unlike the Commissioner, I don't think that is likely to be reality any time soon.
But each person who steps forward brings that reality a little closer. Thank you, Rick.
I'm a straight man, who loves sports and thinks a gay man can be a great Point Guard, Power Forward, Defensive Lineman or Head Coach. I'm going to evaluate you on how well you play the game and your win/loss record, but if you can pass, score, rebound and not turnover the damn ball!, then I'd like you on my team.
Same goes for women and girls: I was a big Minnesota Gopher women's basketball fan when I lived in Minnesota.
My philosophy on all of this is pretty simple: I want to see the best players play, the best coaches coach, the best leaders be executives and I don't care about age, sexuality, gender or race. I care about talent and ethics and efficiency. That's all.


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CARY — You've got to move fast to keep up with Dave Ruslander.
Striding with a powerful gait through the halls of the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas in Cary, Ruslander checks on sick animals, reciting their names, the details of their cases and confirming orders for their care.
With his stethoscope draped around his neck, he moves up and down the concrete steps of the two-story building, traveling between the exam rooms and the basement-level cancer ward filled with big machines capable of doing CAT scans and radiation treatment on the sickest four-legged friends.
A leader in the emerging field of animal oncology, Ruslander has done stints in academia at Tufts University and N.C. State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. He's a past president of the Veterinary Cancer Society and a popular speaker and consultant.
Recently, he worked as a consultant in the development of a melanoma vaccine for dogs, which was approved for use by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Cancer in pets is becoming more common, partially because people are taking better care of their animals, so they are living longer, Ruslander says. As a result, more emphasis is being placed on the treatment of animal cancer.
"It used to be that I'd tell people I was a veterinary oncologist, and they didn't even know dogs got cancer," Ruslander says.
In his ward at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital in Cary, Ruslander is at home. The ward could easily be mistaken for a state-of-the-art human radiology clinic, rather than one that treats pets.
Though treatment for animal cancer can cost more than $5,000, Ruslander tries to help as many animals as he can. The hospital where he works has a partnership with the SPCA of Wake County to provide free care for some animals.
Along with the contribution of care, it's the way that the animals are treated that make the veterinary hospital stand out, said Lisa Kroll, associate executive director of the SPCA.
"I have never felt as though they're treating these homeless animals any differently than their regular, paying clients that come from, in some cases, several states away. ... That doesn't come part and parcel with the donated services. We don't have expectations. If someone is offering these services to us, the services themselves are what we're looking for. We don't expect the red carpet to be rolled out. But the fact that they do really means a lot."
His patients' owners also praise Ruslander.
Steve Lamb and his wife,Judy, drove their golden retriever Maggie from their home in Goldsboro to see Ruslander last year. She was diagnosed with nasal carcinoma and treated at Veterinary Specialty Hospital. Maggie died in October, and it was later discovered that the cancer had spread to her spine, but the Lambs say the treatment they received was top-rate.
"I've been extremely thankful I've never been sick much in my life," Steve Lamb said. "But the few times I have, I've been to some physicians who could only dream of having the care and manner that he has. ... If I was extremely wealthy, I would donate a great amount of money to his cause."
Staying in motion
Ruslander, 47, describes himself as "very much a carpe diem kind of person" and "a perfectionist, but I'm not obsessive-compulsive."
Tall, slender, slightly balding and constantly moving, he talks fast, too. Attached at the hip to his iPhone, he says he's never more than a phone call away from family in Raleigh, friends or work. And though that can make for a hectic life, he says that's the way he likes it.
His wife, Lisa Vlastelica, says it's his natural operating mode.
"He's like a shark," she says. "He constantly has to be moving. If he stops moving, he will fall asleep."
Friends say Ruslander carries an intensity with him whether he's working or playing.
"He doesn't do anything halfway," says Laurel Williams, an associate professor of oncology at NCSU's College of Veterinary Medicine.
"Many, many years ago, he decided he wanted to get in shape. Most people would say, 'OK, I'm going to start exercising and stuff like that.' Well Dave didn't. He ran a marathon, like, six months later. He decided he wanted to eat a little better, so he became a vegan for two years. It's a good thing he has skin, because otherwise he'd explode."
But Ruslander says that's the only way to approach his life and his work.
"When you look at the numbers, and you look at someone and tell them their dog has a 10 percent chance of living a year, what does that mean?" he says. "It means nothing. Because I don't know if this dog will be in that 10 percent or this dog will be in the 10 percent. So I treat them all."
Early love of animals
Ruslander always wanted to be a veterinarian.
Despite the fact that his mother wasn't fond of animals, "she indulged me," he recalls. "I had an Irish setter named Red - about as un-unique as you can get - some rabbits, ducks, gerbils."
His own three children, ages 5, 8 and 10, have a mini menagerie: three cats, a blue-fronted Amazon parrot and a Papillon dog named Lucky.
"Vets aren't supposed to name their dogs Lucky," he says. "But I had three kids who agreed on it, and that's not lucky. That's a miracle."
Ruslander says he hadn't originally envisioned going into oncology. Growing up in New York state, his love was for horses, and he always thought he'd work with them.
"When I was in my internship in Saskatoon 20 years ago, there were only a handful of people working in oncology at the time, so I saw it as a niche," he says.
After his residency, Ruslander began looking for an academic job, and the only one in veterinary oncology was at NCSU.
He had already met his wife, Lisa, during his studies at Cornell. They were married here in 1995. She also works in medicine, but with people, as a staff pharmacist at a Duke clinic in Durham.
Following three years at N.C. State's vet school, Ruslander took a detour to Switzerland to train specifically in radio-oncology at the University of Zurich's Department of Veterinary Medicine. He then taught for a few years at Tufts University in Massachusetts before returning to N.C. State to teach. Four years later, he was recruited by a vet school classmate to join the Veterinary Specialty Hospital.
The hospital needed a cancer expert who was also a team player and collaborator, says Kevin Concannon, one of the owners of VSH. Ruslander fit the bill.
Positive vibes
Treating beloved pets with serious diseases may seem like depressing work, but Ruslander says he actually finds it to be a positive profession.
"When you're a general practitioner, you see happy dogs with ticks and fleas, but here you see sick dogs," he says. "But mean people don't treat dogs for cancer. Here, you see people who really care about their animals."
Even in cases where the owners cannot afford the treatment, or the animal is too sick to help, "we can still try to provide pain control or ease the pain so that people have time to say goodbye."
Ruslander is such a devotee of the carpe diem approach to living that even a major health scare didn't change his outlook on life. About a year ago, he woke up one night with a terrible headache.
"I took him out and put him in the car," recalls Lisa. "We pulled out of our driveway and weren't more than two minutes up the road and he turns to me and says, 'You know, I think I know what this is,' and then he had a seizure"
Ruslander didn't have many side effects from the seizure except soreness, and doctors were never able to discover what triggered the episode. He took three weeks off work to recover, but now a year later does not show any signs of slowing down.
Williams said that episode showed her how beloved he is.
"The e-mails came from across the country. Everyone knew. He has two friends who he's had since his college days and they were here within 12 hours. It was unbelievable. It was like something had happened to royalty."
The episode made Ruslander even more aware of working on his friendships. His wife says he spends much of his limited free time sending e-mail to friends and calling them to catch up.
"He's still friends with people he went to kindergarten with," Vlastelica says. "His favorite quote is from 'Jerry Maguire' - 'The key to this business is personal relationships.' Dicky Fox. It's all about making that personal connection and maintaining it."
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The NBA has suspended Udonis Haslem for one game and Dexter Pittman for 3 games. The Pacers' Tyler Hansbrough had his foul upgraded to a flagrant-2 but was not suspended.Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN)
Chris Bosh to miss next two games for Heat due to personal reasons.https://twitter.com/#!/IraHeatBeat/status/175311544186437634
"He's jumping on them," one source said. "If anything, he's been too tough on them. Everybody knows LeBron is playful and likes to joke around, but Spoelstra told him in front of the whole team that he has to get more serious. The players couldn't believe it. They feel like Spoelstra's not letting them be themselves."Sources: Erik Spoelstra frustrating Heat
"Based on the fact that we tend to enjoy ourselves in Atlanta, we decided to lay down a no go-out policy. We can go out and have dinner, but guys have to get back in the room. No hanging out. It's not really a curfew but, believe me, we have our eyes open. We have eyes everywhere. (Atlanta) is definitely a fun place to go. You can hang out and have a good time, but we're on a business trip. That's the No. 1 focus right now, to take care of business."- Udonis HaslemA huge blow to Hawks fans everywhere.
Watch out for the next time the Heat and Jazz play. Asked about the trade rumors involving him and Miami, Carlos Boozer said, "I live in Miami during the offseason. Obviously, they have a huge hole at power forward. I'm very good friends with [Heat owner] Micky Arison. So, the rumors are going to fly. We'll worry about those later." Huge hole at power forward? Mike Beasley probably laughs that one off, but Udonis Haslem might have a little elbow grease in store for Boozer.Boozer talks about Miami trade
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On Thursday evening, the Opening Knight Players - Ellington High School's drama group - performed its Connecticut Drama Association play "Skinflints and Scoundrels." This may not sound odd, but it was remarkable because many in the group were ill.
It is believed that something in the food the parents served the students either Wednesday or Thursday made as many as 24 of them sick. Wednesday was a dress rehearsal and the day before a performance is intense and kids are usually there late, so parents bring in food for the kids.
Parents who attended the performance on Thursday said that the group was very brave to perform while sick and that they are very proud of the students.
One parent, who asked that her name not be used, said that on Friday, all the OKP kids were sent home from school - even ones who had not become ill - as a precaution. She said that the Health Department decided not to let the kids perform the CDA play in Old Saybrook on Friday and Saturday as planned, and is interviewing sick students and the parents who provided the food to try and determine what food caused the illness.
The parent said that the health department is not totally ruling out a virus, but is leaning more toward food poisoning.
Principal Neil Rinaldi sent this letter home to parents on Friday:
Dear Parent/Guardian,
I write to inform you of a health issue occurring at Ellington High School. Approximately two dozen students have been effected by, what the State Department of Health has initially identified as a food to person illness. I use the word "initially" because other illnesses have not been ruled out. We believe that the students were exposed during an extracurricular event on Wednesday evening and not by food provided by the school cafeteria. As a result, we are taking precautionary measures in accordance with the recommendations set forth by the State Department of Health to minimize your sons/daughters exposure to students who have become ill. As an extra precautionary measure, if your son/daughter shows symptoms, such as diarrhea and/or vomiting, please immediately email Nancy Netherwood, Head Nurse for Ellington Public Schools at email@example.com.
As always, please remind your son/daughter to practice good personal hygiene techniques, such as proper hand washing, rinsing food thoroughly, disinfecting surfaces, cooking meat thoroughly, etc.
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Thursday, May 11, 2006
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Advanced Medical Optics set to expand network
P.T.Jyothi Datta
Last July, AMO bought out the distribution system from Allergan for $10 million and brought into its fold 50-plus people.
Mumbai , May 10
After having bought out its distribution system from Allergan last year in India, ophthalmic products company Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) is set to expand its network across the country.
The company was globally spun-off from Allergan in 2002 to form an independent company. But the distribution of AMO's products in India continued to be through Allergan, said Mr S. Ramanathan, AMO's Vice-President (Finance) for Asia-Pacific and Japan.
Last July, AMO bought out the distribution system from Allergan for $10 million and brought into its fold 50-plus people, he told Business Line.
AMO is looking to increase its presence in India, supported by stronger distribution networks, he said. The strength of AMO's sales-force in India is set to increase to about 100 people in two years. The company also intends to employ contract sales employees to market its products locally, he added.
The Indian outfit, a wholly-owned subsidiary, was formalised in 2004. Plans to expand the distribution network are still being evaluated, Mr Ramanathan said, without giving details. The Indian arm looks to clock revenues of $20 million in 2006.
California-based AMO makes ophthalmic surgical products, refractive and eye-care products, besides developing technologies for eye disorders. It had tied-up with Nicholas Piramal India Ltd in late 2003 for select eye-care products.
Manufacturing locally is not on the cards for AMO and its products are imported from other locations including China.
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The company looks to grow its presence in the local market through specific products. It has also designed the value-pack specifically for the Indian market at competitive prices, said Mr Anand V. Mote, also with AMO.
When AMO was spun-off globally, it was a $550-million company and has now grown close to being a $1-billion company, Mr Ramanathan said. About 50 per cent of its global sales come from cataract implants, followed by eye-care solutions.
The Indian market has a huge potential for growth. About 85 per cent of local revenues come from the cataract implant business, he said.
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Law student from Loughton is finally called to the bar after sitting her exam for the second time - because her first results were lost
9:40am Wednesday 28th November 2012 in Epping Forest By Katie Bamber
A GIFTED law student has finally qualified as a barrister after passing an exam with flying colours twice - because her first set of results were lost.
Lauren Crook, of Cherston Road, Loughton, set her heart on the career as an eight-year-old pupil of Thomas Willingale Primary School.
After graduating with a first class degree in law from Brunel University, she worked for a year toward her barrister qualification and - after months of revision - landed a distinction in her exams.
But in July the 24-year-old was told by her training provider that one of her papers had been lost and given no option but to resit after the summer.
Dad Glen, 55, said: "She was absolutely gutted, she was in tears and didn't know what to do.
"It was unheard of and the thing was she wasn't allowed to sit exactly the same exams again."
Luckily the former Davenant Foundation School pupil proved her prowess by earning a second distinction - one of only five per cent of students nationwide to receive the top grade.
"As a judge said at her calling on Thursday, she is a 'double distinction barrister'," said Mr Crook.
"We are really extremely proud."
Miss Crook - a Tottenham Hotspur season ticket holder and member of Restore Community Church - is now on the lookout for a pupilage and hopes to specialise in family law.
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GERD or gastro esophageal reflux is a common disorder which occurs when the stomach contents make their way from the stomach back up from the stomach and into the esophagus. Beverages, medications and even obesity are the contributing factors for GERD. Lifestyle changes are all that is necessary in preventing heartburn from becoming a chronic disease. Know more about the latest Plicator Procedure which is being used to achieve better results without major surgery.
Dear Dr. Ettinger,
I was very glad to find this website.
I'm a 57 year old male. I've had digestive issues (food sensitivities) and very occasional ulcers for years. The most persistent one (just to the left of my navel) has returned a few times. I was treated for h. pylori some years ago with antibiotics.
I developed digestive problems back in May of this year, which I have pretty much solved via diet. The ulcer by my navel has returned, but seems to be clearing up with mastic gum, grapefruit seed extract, cabbage juice and garlic.
What really frightened me was the tinnitus I developed at the same time. I've done lots of reading on the subject. It's irregular, pulsatile – and I'm almost sure that it's related to my GI issues, in that eating (almost anything) seems to make it worse. I'm hoping that it will disappear with my GI issues.
I've been all over the place with explanations for my GI disorders – from candida, salicylate sensitivity, gluten allergy. I did consume a lot of high salicylate foods in the two weeks prior to my most recent GI troubles.
I've been to my GP for a check up (including blood tests – not h. pylori) and to an ENT doctor for an ear check. An MRI would be next – but I'm convinced the tinnitus is related to my GI issues.
I guess an h. pylori test would be wise – but I'm reluctant to take antibiotics, especially with the tinnitus scare. I've read that h. pylori can cause migranes, so h. pylori as the cause of my tinnitus doesn't feel like a huge leap.
One other small note – I periodically develop something under two of my fingernails (always the same ones) which seems to coincide with the ulcers. Several years back, a doctor insisted that it was a fungus, though there is no external sign. Topical external fungus cures never helped. It's hard to describe – the nails just feel uncomfortable, which makes me want to dig underneath and cut them back. It's nothing – but a curiousity, given my bigger issues.
Anyway – any advice would be much appreciated.
I'm probably suffering from gastritis too though there is no official diagnosis though my doctor gave me papers on GERD. I was fine and had never had a problem with my stomach till some binge drinking over the spring and summer. Then the problems started.
When I actually started cracking down on my diet and took Pepcid, I was almost normal again till I ate something that kick started the whole process again. Still taking Pepcid but after reading numerous articles on the ills of antacids and the havoc they wreck on the stomach, considering going off and seeing how diet and supplements help instead.
I've talked with my doctor, a nutritionist and a health store owner and they all have different opinions. Doc thinks that as long as I stay away from alcohol, take the antacids and watch my diet, I should get better. The nutritionist thinks my gastritis was pre-existing and thinks pylori has little to do with any gastritis problems. The health food store owner thinks the opposite. She thinks that it was the alcohol itself, possibly through the sugars in the beer that irritated my stomach lining and probably allowed bacteria in my gut to go out of wack.
No wonder people get so confused and become so stressed. Even the professionals can't seem to agree. Considering my age(42) and that binge drinking seems to have triggered my current situation, not sure what to expect now.
I've picked up some Manuka honey, DGL and L-Glutamine to help with my problem but limited results so far the last few days. But considering that I've been taking them along with the Pepcid I'm actually thinking that the Pepcid might be interfering with the effects of the supplements. I seem to be having more problems with abdominal pain now than heartburn though. The heartburn earlier was very uncomfortable.
My diet for a while has consisted of plenty of fruits and vegetables, seeds and a lot of organic products like wholewheat flax bread, yogurt, and organic 1% milk. Actually, I was eating this long before my problems started. Though I mixed in some junk food as well on some days. Those days are clearly over now. Strangely enough, lately it's the liquids that seem to give me the most problems including water right now…..
Not sure what this signifies though.
I forgot about my post till now. Things have more or less settled down. The acid reflux is a thing of the past since watching my diet and taking stuff like mastic gum, DGL.
Occasionally though, I will still get the upset stomach that lasts for an hour or so. This seems to happen when I eat something that aggravates my stomach. But it's never the same thing. Sometimes it's my dressing for salad or a coke, but the biggie seems to be either chocolate or tea. Beer doesn't seem to make a difference.
Weeks ago though, I was having some serious gas that cleared up and then my bowel moments returned to normal but I have noticed that when my stomach becomes agitated, my bowel movements are more inconsistent.
Again this there seems to be a connection between my stomach being upset and my bowel movements. Most days I have 2-3 bowel movements(eat lots of vegetables) but this will change if my stomach starts acting up.
I was drinking Wildwood's probiotic soy milk but didn't notice any difference. The thing that seems to have fixed my problem is the mastic gum.
As for the present.
No acid reflux, stomach feels pretty good most times and my digestive systems seems to be back to normal more or less. I tend to think that I might have to always keep an eye on what I eat from now on though. And I was surprised at the number of people I know with stomach issues and digestive problems.
Hell, the hospital I work at seems overflowing with people with stomach problems. I get the sense this is a much bigger problem than the public might be aware of.


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Amarillo, TX - Recent legislation in the Texas Senate would raise the minimum age to buy tobacco to 21 in an attempt to curb teen smoking at the cost of lost sales tax revenue.
A recent bill introduced by Senator Carlos Uresti of San Antonio Would raise the minimum age to buy tobacco to 21 in an attempt to cut down on teen smoking and save Medicare dollars. But the bill has critics in Austin. The Legislative Budget Board said doing so would cost the state tens of millions a year in revenue.
Sen. Uresti argues enacting the bill would reduce teen smoking in Texas and save the state billions in future Medicare expenses. But the budget board concluded the state would lose out on about $40 million a year in sales tax revenue.
Sales tax comprises about a quarter of the state's revenue, and tobacco taxes make up about 1.5 percent. And tobacco use has actually been falling in Texas and the U.S. over the last several years, but the smoking rate in Potter County remains high, at about 25 percent.
When I spoke with Tobacco Free Amarillo earlier today, they told me their latest surveys show about 28 percent of high school seniors in Amarillo ISD said they used tobacco in the last 30 days.
Similar legislation in the Oklahoma legislature would raise their smoking age to 19.
If you'd like to learn more about the bill itself or where Texas gets its revenue, you'll find that and more at the links attached to this story.


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Any Online Credit Union Suggestions Open To Anyone To Qualify For Sprint Discount
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 5:26 PM
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Can anyone recommend a Credit Union that anyone can qualify for &
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ALLIANT is about as easy to open online as any CU
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ALLIANT is about as easy to open online as any CU
What about the following eligibility requirements (Do others not have such requirements)?:
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Most are far more stringent.
All you have to do is join the local PTA.
Pretty simple
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Any other reputable CUs that can be opened online anywhere domestically with a deposit & app quickly without additional requirements..? -Thanks
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If you're not already within a credit union's field of membership, your only other way in is through an association if you are lucky and such an option is available.
As pdxmale pointed out, the PTA is an easy one to join to qualify for membership with Alliant. I joined my local PTA for $5 - the other option was a national membership which was $15 or so, if I recall correctly. The local PTA eventually sent me the card attesting to my membership, but in the meantime I had my cancelled check and a copy of the application as submitted in case I was asked to present proof.
Only you can decide if a one-time $15 expense measured against the considerable savings that I assume you will reap ongoing from the Sprint discount is worthwhile.
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Tampa Bay area soldier makes life sweeter through chocolate business, Schakolad
TAMPA - A Tampa Bay area soldier who served in Iraq came home armed with the desire to make the most out of life. And now his mission is to make each day a little sweeter. Not just for him, but for everyone he encounters.
He's barely slept after working until midnight, but Archie Bourne is back in his South Tampa shop, Schakolad. In front of the shop and in the view of customers, he and his crew churn out thousands of pounds of homemade chocolate.
It comes in all shapes, from shoes to soccer balls, in all sorts of flavors.
But for this owner, spreading love goes beyond one holiday. "When I came home, I Googled 'businesses for sale,' and the sweetest thing came up, a chocolate factory,"
Bourne returned two years ago from the battlefields of Iraq. He knew nothing about being a chocolatier. He had been in the army since he was 17. But serving taught him to savor every moment.
"While we were over there, we had to do our duties and focus on the mission. The downfall is there is a life back home and we lose out on a lot of things, our loved ones," said Bourne.
He works hard to show support for those in the service. In fact, Bourne just hired one of his customers after connecting with her and her military background. Angie McDowell's husband is just home from Afghanistan.
"It was a nice feeling to support him and his business because he is out of the military," said McDowell.
Customers like Katie Ryan feel the same.
"Knowing that he was able to go out and do something so amazing for our country and bring it back and create sweetness, to us, is amazing," said Ryan.
The joys makes it easy for Bourne to burn the midnight oil and help create a perfect Valentine's holiday.
"I don't have that loved one. If I am able to fulfill that with someone else, I have done my job," said Bourne.
And he's not giving up. Maybe next year he'll have a Valentine of his own.
Bourne said if you want something special made out of chocolate, please call and ask him. He can create virtually anything out of chocolate.
Schakolad is located at 408 South Howard Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33606. You can contact the store by calling (813) 259-1099 or by e-mailing firstname.lastname@example.com


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Junior Deborah Hoekstra's back-to-back three-point field goals gave the Bowling Green State University women's basketball team the lead, and the Falcons fought off every University of Toledo surge down the stretch Sunday afternoon (Feb. 2). The result was a 66-59 BGSU win in Mid-American Conference action at Savage Arena.
With the win, the Falcons improve to 18-3 overall, and BGSU is now 8-1 in MAC play. The Rockets drop to 9-11 and 4-5, respectively.
Senior Alexis Rogers led the Falcons with a double-double, posting game-high totals of 22 points and 12 rebounds. Rogers had 16 points and seven boards in the second half.
Hoekstra scored 12 points, going 4-of-7 from three-point land, while senior Jillian Halfhill had 11. Halfhill scored all 11 of her points in the second half. In fact, the point guard had all of those points in the final 4:20 of the game, including nine in the last 2:34 of the contest.
Toledo got 13 points from both Andola Dortch and Inma Zanoguera, while Brianna Jones scored 12 off the bench.
In addition to the 12-rebound day from Rogers, senior Jill Stein pulled down seven boards and Hoekstra six as BG held a 39-36 advantage on the glass.
The Falcons shot just 34.6 percent from the field on the day, but BG was 11-of-23 (47.8%) in the second half, going 7-for-11 (63.6%) from three-point range after the intermission. BG made a total of nine triples on the day, with Hoekstra and Rogers accounting for seven.
BGSU went 9-of-26 from two-point range as well as three-point range in the game. Toledo shot 37% for the game, but the Rockets were just 1-of-15 from beyond the arc.
After the Rockets took an early 7-2 lead, sophomore Miriam Justinger hit a pair of shots for the Falcons, and neither team led by more than three points over the remainder of the first period. The Rockets took a 21-20 lead into the lockerroom.
The second period saw the Falcons quickly regain the lead, as Justinger scored just 10 seconds in. BG extended the lead to six points with 15 minutes left, before the Rockets went on an 11-4 run to regain the advantage, 36-35, with 9:29 to go.
The lead changed hands several times in the next few minutes, before redshirt sophomore Erica Donovan grabbed an offensive rebound after a missed free throw, kicking the ball out to Hoekstra for a three-pointer and a 44-42 BG lead with 6:36 left. That bucket gave the Falcons the lead for good, although the outcome was far from decided.
After Zanoguera was called for an offensive foul, Hoekstra struck again. This time, she took a pass from Justinger and knocked down a triple try from dead center, giving the Brown and Orange a 47-42 lead with 5:27 to go.
Zanoguera banked home a shot, however, and after two quick fouls on Justinger, Zanoguera made a pair of free throws to cut BG's lead to one point with 4:33 remaining.
Halfhill made two charity tosses just seconds later -- the senior was a perfect 9-for-9 from the stripe -- but Dortch got herself to the line and made two shots, narrowing BG's lead to 49-48 with 3:25 left.
On BG's next possession, a three-point try would not go down, but Rogers grabbed the rebound and quickly laid the ball off the glass and through the hoop. The senior drew the fifth foul of the day on Janice Monakana, and Rogers completed the three-point play for a 52-48 lead with 3:11 to go.
Just 15 seconds later, however, Justinger was ruled to have committed a foul, which was her fifth of the day, and Ana Capotosto made two shots at the line to cut the BG lead in half. But, Halfhill drove and hit an 'and-one' shot off the glass, and her ensuing free throw was good for a 55-50 BG advantage.
The Falcons forced a UT miss, and after a BG miss, Donovan grabbed the rebound and was fouled with 1:59 remaining. Her free throws made it a seven-point game.
Toledo's Janelle Reed-Lewis hit a free throw, but missed her second try, and BG rebounded. With 1:32 to go, a foul on Dortch sent Halfhill to the line, and the senior hit both shots for a 59-51 advantage. That lead became 10 points when BG rebounded a UT miss and Halfhill again was fouled, this time with 1:15 remaining.
The teams continued their procession to the free-throw line, with Dortch, then Stein, hitting two shots each. Jones scored in the paint for the Rockets with 50.5 seconds to go, and the hosts then fouled Donovan. She split a pair of free throws, and after the second shot bounced off the iron, Dortch raced downcourt and hit a layup while drawing a foul. Her free throw cut BG's lead to 64-58 with 43.8 seconds left.
Rogers was fouled, but missed both free-throw tries, two of just five BG misses on the afternoon. The Rockets misfired on a three-point attempt, but a Falcon foul on the rebound sent Zanoguera to the line with only 27.0 seconds left. She hit the first shot, but missed the second, and the ball went out of bounds off of a Toledo player.
BG inbounded the ball, and Zanoguera quickly fouled Halfhill. The senior made her eighth and ninth consecutive free throws in the game, giving the Brown and Orange a 66-59 lead. After the Rockets missed a jumper, Stein pulled down the rebound and the Falcons ran out the clock.
The Falcons had opened the game's scoring, as Donovan found Rogers for an easy layup with just under a minute gone. BG then would go over four minutes without scoring, as the Rockets' 7-0 run included back-to-back steals and transition layups by Zanoguera. A Jones layup made it a 7-2 game.
Justinger, however, got her team back within a point, scoring on a slashing drive, then putting back a teammate's miss. After two UT free throws, Stein found Rogers for a right-side banker, and Hoekstra hit a right-wing three-pointer off of a cross-court pass by Rogers. The Falcons led, 11-9, with just over seven minutes gone.
Again, however, BGSU went cold. The Falcons did not score for just under five minutes, as the home team went on a 5-0 mini-run, capped by Zanoguera's third-chance layup after a pair of offensive boards by Sophie Reecher. But, out of the eight-minute media timeout, Justinger hit Hoekstra for another three-ball from the right wing, and the game was tied at 14-all.
A Dortch jumper gave the home team the lead, but junior Jasmine Matthews drove and drew a foul, knocking down two shots to tie the contest once again with 5:13 left before the half. Matthews then fed Stein for a long two-pointer and a BG lead, but Elena de Alfredo's long-range shot gave the Rockets a 19-18 edge.
Two Rogers free throws were answered by a Reecher layup, and the Rockets took a one-point lead into the break.
Just 10 seconds into the second half, Justinger blew past her would-be defender for a baseline layup. Neither team would score for over three minutes, but that next bucket was a three-pointer by Rogers, as the senior took a pass from Halfhill and knocked down a straightway trey.
That shot gave BG a 25-21 lead and prompted a UT timeout. It also was the first of four consecutive three-point makes in a span of less than three minutes.
Zanoguera hit a tough jumper out of the timeout, but Stein drove and kicked to Justinger for a triple from in front of the BG bench. Dortch hit two free throws, but Justinger spotted Rogers for a corner three and a 31-25 Falcon lead.
Monakana responded with a three-point play, and a Jones jumper narrowed BG's lead to a single point, but Justinger again fed Rogers for a three-pointer. This time, the shot came from out top, and the Falcons had a 34-30 lead with exactly 14 minutes remaining.
After Jones missed a pair of free throws, Rogers drew the fourth foul on Monakana with 13:25 to go, hitting one of her two tosses. UT responded with six-straight points, however, as a de Alfredo jumper and a Reed-Lewis driving layup cut the BG lead to one point before Reed-Lewis hit a jump hook shot with 9:29 remaining for a 36-35 UT advantage.
BG took a timeout, and Rogers gave her team the lead once again, hitting a tough layup inside. Jones came back with a pair of buckets for a 40-37 Toledo lead. The second layup gave her a chance for a three-point play, but her free throw was no good with 7:44 to go.
Donovan's three-pointer tied the game briefly, but Jones knocked down another layup. After Rogers made a free throw to cut Toledo's lead to 42-41, Hoekstra hit her back-to-back three-pointers to set the stage for the final six-plus minutes of action.
Justinger scored nine points and handed out a team-high five assists, while Donovan had six points and five rebounds.
Rogers was 7-of-14 from the field, as she, Justinger (4-for-6) and Hoekstra (4-of-9) accounted for 15 of BG's 18 successful field goals in the win.
BGSU now returns home for the next two games, beginning with a Wednesday night (Feb. 5) contest vs. Western Michigan University. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Stroh Center.


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Police say a fight between two men in Franklin County resulted in meth charges.
Tuesday, troopers were called to a home on Dunning Street in Swanton for an altercation between two men who lived there. Dustin Hollis, 25, and Charles Davis, 45, were then arrested for aggravated domestic assault.
The next day police got a warrant to search the home and allegedly found evidence that they were cooking meth inside. Hollis and Davis were arraigned on conspiracy to manufacture meth.
Both were held for lack of bail. Police say more arrests may be coming.


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Marco Effe
Biographie de Marco EffeBorn and raised in Livorno in 1985, Marco Effe is considered to be one of the most promising Italian talents. Within an extremely short time span, Marco is raising up and managed to achieve worldwide recognition. This has mainly to do with his remarkable productions, which have found their way into the DJ cases of all international global players. It was the year 2007 when Marco began to compose his own music and immediately felt the growing desire to publish his first release. And so he did, Wet June EP was released in November 2008. His first output gave him immediate recognition and was a great success!
From that moment on this thriving newcomer never looked back and Marco used the given opportunity to improve his business relationships. The final result, he ended up working together with the established label Big City Beats (Frankfurt). Marcos talent is finally revealed and his career really gets started. 2010 he does it again, the Malaysia/Muar EP (one of his EPs numerously played by Richie Hawtin in that year) once again made its impact and influenced the entire global club scene. This landmark release found its home on Break New Soil, Gregor Treshers marvellous label. This allowed him to get in touch with Tresher´s booking agency, enabling him to become a member of their internationally star studded family affairs roster.
In spring 2010 he returns with a new release on the album Cécille Italy. His track is called Janet and clearly showcases his unmistakable House/Tech-House style. His ensuing From Kalida To Hyden EP, published on Dubfires brilliant label Sci+Tec and is an elegant musical journey into sonority.
Marco Effe is without a doubt a young and extremely ambitious artist, who can already put a check mark behind most of the top ranking events and clubs in Europe, such as the Watergate Berlin, Cocoon Frankfurt, Studio 80 Amsterdam, Queen Paris, Sankeys Manchester, Harry Klein Munich and many more. The high-class labels such as Break New Soil, Cécille, Sci+Tec, Tronic, Bla Bla are appropriate for all his latest releases.
Thanks to his superb technical skills, his truly unique DJ sets, his ability to conquer every crowd with his amusing and delightful style, Marco Effe is at the forefront of today´s electronic music scene!
AppartenanceBreak New Soil, SCI+TEC, Cécille
Site webhttp://www.familyaffairs.de/artists/marco-effe/
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UPDATED: California pokes at Texas mostly hold up
By Sue Owen, W. Gardner Selby
Published on Thursday, February 14th, 2013 at 6:59 p.m.
Boy howdy did a California newspaper take issue with Rick Perry's pitch for Golden State businesses to parachute into Texas.
In a Feb. 6, 2013, editorial, headlined "Pity Rick Perry; his big state has big needs," the Sacramento Bee's editorial board plays off of the Texas governor's pitch in a radio ad for California businesses to "come check out Texas."
"Yes, come check out Texas," the editorial states. "Check out a state that ranks dead last in the percent of its population with high school diplomas. Come check out a state that is last in mental health expenditures and workers' compensation coverage. Come check out a state that ranks first in the number of executions, first in the number of uninsured, first in the amount of carbon dioxide emitted and first in the amount of toxic chemicals released into water."
The editorial grants that Texas has a good business environment, though its theme is that California outshines.
It's not our business to tackle anyone's opinions.
But we were intrigued by the editorial's factual claims about high school graduates, insurance, mental health expenditure and the other where-Texas-stands claims. So, fact-checking commenced.
And four of the statements came out True or Mostly True, though the pollution reference was Half True and the claim about Texas having the greatest number of uninsured residents was incorrect; California remains ahead.
Perry has returned from visiting California to court businesses. No word on whether he mentioned the Truth-O-Meter.
See each of the Bee-inspired fact checks to the right.
See Truth-O-Meter articles.
Researchers: W. Gardner Selby
Names in this article: Jerry Brown, Rick Perry
We want to hear your suggestions and comments. Email the Texas Truth-O-Meter with feedback and with claims you'd like to see checked. If you send us a comment, we'll assume you don't mind us publishing it unless you tell us otherwise.


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Boxer Would Boost, Fiorina Would Trim Federal Budget, Line-by-Line Analysis of Campaign Platforms Shows
For Immediate Release October 25, 2010
Pete Sepp, (703) 683-5700
(Alexandria, VA) – California Senate candidates Barbara Boxer and Carly Fiorina talk a great deal about two competing visions for the federal budget, but how does the rhetoric affect the federal budget's bottom line? According to a line-by-line analysis from the non-partisan National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF), Boxer's campaign platform, taken in its entirety, would increase annual federal spending by nearly $16 billion annually, while the agenda Fiorina outlined would reduce the federal budget by nearly $155 billion per year. However, both candidates have also made proposals whose costs or savings are impossible to calculate.
To view Boxer's spending analysis in its entirety, click here.
To view Fiorina's spending analysis in its entirety, click here.
"A political campaign is often described as a war of words, but when candidates debate policy, they're often debating dollars," said NTUF Policy Analyst and study author Dan Barrett. "By translating often confusing campaign rhetoric into fiscal terms, NTUF's analysis helps citizens understand how these policy proposals will affect their wallets."
In preparing his analysis, Barrett utilized campaign websites, transcripts of debates, and news sources to gather information on any proposals from the two leading California Senate race contenders that could impact the level of federal spending. He in turn verified cost estimates for these items against independent sources such as the Congressional Budget Office. He also cross-checked items through NTUF's BillTally system, which since 1991 has computed agenda costs for each Member of Congress based on their sponsorship of bills. Among the findings:
"Words like 'transparency' and 'accountability' are often heard on the campaign trail, but they're not always seen in candidates' fiscal policy platforms," Barrett concluded. "When candidates discuss issues, NTUF's analysis isn't focused on poll numbers; it's focused on the numbers that affect taxpayers' pocketbooks."
NTUF's analysis of the California candidates' agendas is one of several the group is currently conducting. Contests are being selected on factors such as geographic diversity, political significance as rated by outside groups and analysts, and the level of specificity in the candidates' platforms.
NTUF is the research and educational arm of the 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union, a non-profit citizen group. Note: The line-by-line cost analysis of the California and other Senate candidates' spending agendas, along with more information on BillTally, are available online at www.ntu.org.


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Archive for the 'Celebrity Couples' Category
Halle Berry hits Disneyland with daughter and ex, Gabriel Aubry
While reported a couple of weeks ago that actress Halle Berry had split from baby daddy and model, Gabriel Aubry, they have both agreed to continue raising their 2 year old, Nahla, together as much as possible. Recently the trio enjoyed Disneyland in Anaheim, CA.
When parents part, it's vital that the children don't feel the brunt of the split. Here are some great ways to mimimize the trauma to your kids if you're faced with a break up:
Lay down ground rules: Not only do you have to contend with the fact that you and you lover are no longer an item, but you need to make sure that any kids you've been raising together are taken into consideration. Set up a schedule that includes both of you equally in your child's life such as attending the school play sitting next to each other (if you can deal with that.)
Be honest, but discretionary: Depending on how old your kids are, they need to be made aware of what's happening in your life because it involves them, too. Keep the conversation appropriate for their level, and if you promise to go on a trip together, then do it. If you tell them they are going to have private time with the other parent, then make sure that happens.
No one's fault: Never make your children feel like any of this is their fault. They aren't the ones breaking up, you are. This is vital to any chance at successfully forming two separate house-holds .
However you choose to dissolve your relationship, the most important thing is to remain a positive member of your child's life. There's no way to prevent problems, but these are some ways to make it a little easier for everyone. If you'd like more information on how to help your kids through divorce: A Kid's Guide to Divorce found on Kid's Health.
Montag and Pratt: Is it Real or Publicity?
After all the hype in the media in recent weeks as to whether or not they're sticking it out, US Weekly has confirmed today that Heidi Montag, a reality tv personality, has officially filed for a legal separation from 'The Hills' star, Spencer Pratt. It must be included that TMZ says they have a PDF of the paperwork, and Us Weekly, suggests that this may be another publicity stunt for this duo to stay in the news.
If you ever find yourself in the middle of a tumultuous relationship that you just can't make a final decision on, there are ways to make up your mind:
Set some boundaries: Make it clear that you're done with constant back and forth emotions, and that limits must be set on any negative connotations meant to instigate a battle. This is a simple, yet effective way to figure out if your mate is truly willing to take your pairing seriously.
Be strong : You want to be treated with respect, and love but maybe these things aren't happening in your relationship. Explain to your partner that you wish to remain a couple, but change is necessary. If they aren't able to fulfill your needs, that could be a telling sign.
Follow through: Many times, people who are adamant about leaving a relationship agree to stay a little while longer when their partner promises to make changes. This decision is fine as long as you remain clear about your needs and don't fall back into the same pattern again.
Whatever your intentions, no relationship is foolproof. Both people must be willing to maintain the new rules for a successful relationship. There is also a possibility that one or both of you suffer from a condition far more serious called, commitment phobia.
If you would like to learn more about this and how it can affect even the most credible relationships, read this article: Love Lessons for Commitment Phobes (or those who love them)
Diaz and A Rod a Couple or BFF's?
Based on a variety of news reports from sources like People Magazine and Huffington Post, neither Cameron Diaz, known for her role in, 'There's Something about Mary,' and 'Charlie's Angels,' nor Alex Rodriguez, of the New York Yankees, have confirmed a committed relationship. However, they've often been seen together and do not deny frequent overnight stays at their respective homes and multiple hotels around the country.
Given A-Rod's history of non-committal relationships with Hollywood women (eg Madonna, Kate Hudson), we'll have to wait and see if this relationship develops into anything serious. If you're dating someone and want to know if the person is serious about you, there are ways to find out:
Ask: You'll never learn the answer to a question if you simply wait for it to reveal itself. You need to speak up and say what's on your mind – even if the answer you receive is not the one you expected.
Have a plan: Wanting a relationship and knowing what to do with one are two completely different creatures. For instance, you are dating what seems to be the man of your dreams, but you find that he is only interested in a casual affair. You need to know that if you disagree, it's acceptable to end things there.
Patience and Success: Being patient is an important step for any successful couple, but if you've been with someone for years and there's no sign of commitment heading your way, your tolerance may grow thin. Be clear about your intentions and stand by them.
It's entirely possible that Diaz and A-Rod are simply BFF's and enjoy spending time together. We may never know the truth. We can, however, take some tips from their publicly viewed relationship and apply it to our own, uncertain love life.
If you were recently married and just starting to venture out into the dating world again, here is additional information that may help you along the way: First Encounter, Second Time Around Fears.
6 Most Surprising Celebrity Couples
Loribizz loves celebrity couples (good or bad matches), so we wasted no time reposting this wonderful article from yourtango.com that appeared on last week. Nicely done.
No matter how many times we've heard that opposites attract, we're still slightly confused when a pair of stars from seemingly opposite ends of the celebrity universe combine.
Here are six examples of couples that we never would have pictured together.
Is Your Relationship Prepared for a Travel Emergency?
On May 16, 2010, Ashley Olsen, a major player in the '80s sitcom, Full House, and boyfriend, Justin Bartha, from 'The Hangover,' were among the passengers of a United flight, from New York to LA, forced to make an emergency landing at Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. after a cockpit fire broke out. Fortunately, for everyone, there were no injuries reported, and the flames were extinguished.
Sex and the City off to Abu Dhabi
Alright, you may or may not be willing to admit this, but you loved the first Sex and the City movie, and are now eagerly anticipating the sequel which is set to be released on May 27, 2010. To view an enticingly teasing trailer: http://www.sexandthecitymovie.com/. It follows your four favorite NYC Singles – Carrie, Miranda, Samantha, and Charlotte make a getaway to Abu Dhabi where camels, cocktails and an old crushes collide.
Does your single life emulate any of the characters in the series/movie? Each of the characters has their own style and flair, but they share one thing in common. They're single and lonely. It's tempting to try to fit yourself in their shoes, if you can afford them. Remember that Hollywood is paid to make it look good. If you are part of a growing population that would rather take dating advice from movies, consider, that in doing so, you are preventing yourself from meeting your soul-mate because you chose to glam up and head to the opening of a hot new nightclub instead of your best friend's barbecue. If you're not sure how to get started on your real life romance, here are some suggestions:
- Travel to your Hometown: Instead of flying to jet set locations in hopes of meeting a shallow fling, head home to where the heart is. Low key vacations gives you a chance to meet new people in your native city and are more likely to spark long term, meaningful romance
- Nerds are a girl's best friend: Not all men are created equal. Braniacs offer more stability in a relationship versus multiple one night stands w hot guys, so set your bar higher and search for the intellectuals in your crowd.
- Take a Class: Believe it or not, simply taking a class on your latest passion offers you a wider dating selection than even online dating. Here, you put yourself into a scene where you are surrounded by people that share your interest. Striking up a conversation could lead to coffee, lunch, or a full blown relationship. For more information on connecting in class, read my article, How to Connect in Continuing Education.
Life can often be troubling and full of unimaginable challenges, but you can work through them, one step at a time. Consider your options within your own life before taking tips from the movies alone for they are usually filled with embellishing traits to make it a better movie.
If you're in need of tips on dating, relationships, or love in general, please check out the articles on my website: loribizz.com
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Sandra Juggles Divorce Court & Motherhood
Earlier this year, Sandra Bullock made headlines for her first Oscar win for the box office hit, 'The Blind Side' but unfortunately this announcement was short-lived when her soon-to-be ex-husband, Jesse James (Monster Garage) overpowered her success with the secret that he had been having an affair with a tattoo covered model, Michelle McGee.
Sandra graces the covers again this week with the world exclusive news that she has adopted a son, Louis who was born in New Orleans 3 1/2 months ago. This report comes in just hours after the announcement that she filed for divorce from James. What an incredible public relations strategy and great way to bring Sandra back into the spotlight. She'll now join the 13.7 million single parents in the United States.
If you're a single mother or father, like Bullock, dating may be the furthest thing from your mind. However, there will come a time when you'll want to get back out there and meet someone new. Following are some tips to help you succeed:
In the Beginning: Being a single parent can be tough. You need to get settled both mentally and physically before you can think about dating again. Remember, you'll be tackling more responsibilities between work, school, daycare, and extra-curricular activities. Right now, it's your children who need you the most.
When Things Have Settled: Once you feel confident and in a routine with your life and children, then and only then should you consider meeting someone new. There are many options for single parents looking to meet their soulmates including introductions through friends, family, at your child's school or online. Feel free to dabble for a while before you settle on one person.
Time for Romance: Months, even a year has passed and you've made the decision to settle down again. Give up that "list" you may be carrying around in your head detailing all of the things you're looking for in a perfect partner. Instead, enjoy the process. Go out and date several people you'd normally overlook. It's time for you to try something new.
Dating as a single parent can be hard to juggle but when the timing is right it will happen naturally. If you'd like more tips check out my article, Step Up to the Plate and Get Your Game on Again.
For more information on Bullock, the adoption and divorce, pick up the new issue of People magazine on newsstands Friday.
Reese Snags a New Man!
Reese Witherspoon, known for movies such as: Walk the Line and Legally Blonde (1 and 2) enjoys a weekend getaway in Ojai, CA, with her new boyfriend Jim Toth by her side. He's a young, hot, Hollywood agent working for 'Creative Artists Agency' (which also happens to be the same agency that represents Witherspoon). They were spotted on breakfast and lunch dates holding hands and looking very happy together. It seems that after months of going ga-ga for Jake Gyllenhaal, Witherspoon is trying her luck with a younger man who's 'not' in the spotlight. She was previously married to fellow actor, Ryan Philippe, until November 2006, and they have two children together.
If you find yourself craving variety after ending a long-term relationship of any kind and want to try something new, like Witherspoon, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
- Gossip – No matter how you end things with your previous partner, there's bound to be some gossip from friends, family, and/or colleagues about your former relationship. In order to move forward, you'll need to keep the wagging tongues silent – including yours. Bad mouthing your ex opens you up to falling victim to insecurity and may prevent new connections from forming, or even ruin the one you've just begun.
- Timing – One thing you may hear over and over, is that people are getting back into the dating game only days after breaking up with their old partner. When you end a relationship, no matter what the reason, it's always best to take extra time to reacquaint yourself with the single 'you.' Give yourself at least two months to start thinking of adding a new love interest into your mix.
- Privacy – Though you may have been accustomed to revealing personal details in your last relationship, don't over share on the first few dates. There is always a need or desire to simply 'be' with each other, but remember to maintain other aspects of your life when starting a new romance. You can reveal yourself slowly as you grow more comfortable with each other.
Forming a new love alliance can be tough, but if you shake off your old dating habits and routines, the next relationship could be the one.
For more information on love and dating after any serious relationship, my article First Encounters, Second Time Around Fears, maybe just what you're looking for to find your next love interest.
Hewitt Shoots Cupid
Jennifer may have split with co star, Jamie Kennedy, but this 'unlucky in love' star of Ghost Whisperer, who proclaims herself a 'Hopeless Romantic,' is sharing her real life love story in her new book, 'The Day I Shot Cupid: Hello, My name is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-aholic,' which can be purchased at Amazon. Hewitt shares what she's learned about being honest with yourself and she uses a witty approach to discuss 20 things you should do after a break up. Here are just a few:
- Know that you won't die (you have to stick around so he can see what a mistake he made.
- Take it one day at a time (we all have to take it one day at a time, that's how it works.)
- Don't go to the old "we" spots.
- Do something extreme (that you normally wouldn't do).
If you aren't content living your life as a party of one, then consider reading Hewitt's book, to help you change your status back to 'in a relationship.' For any real chance at success, take your time and work on yourself before proclaiming to the world that 'You're Ready for Love.' Remember that it takes time to heal. For more about Jennifer Love Hewitt, login to her website at: www.jenniferlovehewittonline.com .
Christina Applegate plans to Wed her "Rock"
Christina Applegate of, "Samantha Who?" and "Married with Children" has accepted the offer of marriage from Martyn Lenoble, whom she has been friends with for more than 13 years and seriously dating for the past two. No surprise here, according to Applegate, her "Angel" has been her rock even before her breast cancer diagnosis in July 2008.
Being diagnosed with Breast Cancer can be devastating, but having someone by your side during this time is truly a gift. If you're in a relationship and the person you're dating is going through this experience, following are a few ways that you can help support them:
- Being Present - Loving someone with cancer, or a condition of any kind, means doing whatever you can to help him or her through it. This includes driving them to their doctors appointments and staying by their side if they need chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Offering to be with your partner when the doctor gives them their recent test results or explains the next stage of their treatment can give them comfort and help them to not feel so alone.
- Staying Positive - It's easy to think negatively during a time like this. But, it's important to stay focused on the good things and remain strong. Remember your partner is counting on you to be positive now more than ever; they're probably enduring enough negative thoughts of their own. Staying confident about a new treatment that seems to be helping or a diagnosis that could have been worse can be turned into a positive outcome.
- Finding Patience – The love of your life is going through what could possibly be one of the worst experiences they've ever had to face. Be patient, and understanding. Keep reminding them that you are there for them if they want to rant about the latest news, chemotherapy treatment or even if they want to ignore their condition for a while and pretend that it isn't true.
Adding cancer to any relationship is tough, but with a little knowledge, understanding, and perseverance, you both have a chance to move on from this experience with a deeper sense of self and of each other. Unfortunately, the outcome is not always a good one. You need to be prepared for this, even if your lover isn't ready to deal with it just yet. The biggest favor you can do for your partner is just being there for them, like Martyn was for Christine. Let them know that they aren't alone.