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DVD Review: 'Deadbeat - Season One'
Title: "Deadbeat – Season One"
Grade: 3 1/2
Cast: Tyler Labine, Brandon T. Jackson, Cat Deeley
Director: Various
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 220 minutes
Release Company: Lionsgate Home Entertainment
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Show Overview: Pretty standard story about a hapless schlep that happens to have the ability to see a dead person that is seriou...
Mike Epps To Play Richard Pryor In Upcoming Biopic
On Sunday, Daniels posted a photo of himself, Oprah Winfrey and Epps on Instagram with the caption: "and we're off... Get ready y'all for #richardpryor @eppsie @oprah."
Pryor, 65, died in 2005 following a heart attack and battling multiple sclerosis for many years. He is known for his stand-up comedy and films such as "Blazing Saddles," "Stir Crazy," "Brewster's Millions" and "The Toy."
It had been rumored that "America's Got Talent" host Nick Cannon would lan...
Centric Launches Black Music Month With 'Rebels Without A Pause: The Induction Ceremony Of Public Enemy'
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Title: "Muppets Most Wanted"
Grade: 1 1/2
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, Tina Fey
Director: James Bobin
Rating: PG
Runtime: 124 minutes
Release Company: Disney Home Entertainment
Website: www.DisneyBluray.com
The Flick: Having been a big fan of the last heart filled outing "The Muppets" with Jason Segal, this one felt like a total kneecapping. Horrible, u...
Kermit The Frog Risks Going Dormant For The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
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Blu-ray Review: 'Filth'
Title: "Filth"
Grade: 4
Cast: James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, Eddie Marsan
Director: Jon S. Baird
Rating: R
Runtime: 98 minutes
Release Company: Magnolia Home Entertainment
Website: www.magpictures.com
The Flick: I said it in the theatrical review and I'll say it again – there is some dirty good fun to be had within "Filth." Taking a page out of the "Trainspotting" book of ...
Review: Sick And Satisfying Flick 'Filth' Gives Civilized A Swift Kick In The Nuts
Blu-ray Review: 'I'll Follow You Down'
Title: "I'll Follow You Down"
Grade: 3
Cast: Haley Joel Osment, Gillian Anderson, Victor Garber
Director: Richie Mehta
Rating: Not Rated
Runtime: 93 minutes
Release Company: Well Go USA Entertainment
Website: www.wellgousa.com
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'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Is Officially The Summer's Highest Grossing Film
The superhero flick, which stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Vin Diesel, earned $17.6 million, for a grand total of $251.9 million. It debuted in theaters on Aug. 1 and dropped a slot after "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" took the top slot for two weeks in a row.
However, this weekend TMNT dropped to second place with $16.8 million, while Chloe Grace Moretz's drama "If I Stay" debuted with $16....
Guardians Of The Galaxy Soundtrack Ascends To #1: This Week In Music
'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Director Thanks Fans For Film's Success
'If I Stay' Squanders a Chance to Explore the Place Between Life and Death
Mia Hall (Chlöe Grace Moretz) is a talented cellist caught between worlds. She doesn't fit in with her peers, but she doesn't identify with her family either. Things chang...
'Sin City' Sequel Is A Box Office Bomb, 'Guardians' Regains Top Spot
According to the Los Angeles Times, Erik Lomis, head of distribution for the Weinstein Co., said. "We're all very disappointed. We weren't prepared for this level of rejection."
He added of the film's lack of attendance: "The first thing that your gut says is it took too long to get it on the screen. I think when the first one came out it was unique, it was different, it was a really cool ...
'Sin City 2' Director Robert Rodriguez Wants Jessica Alba To Star In All Of His Films
'Sin City: A Dame To Kill For' Is Another Fun Outing, But Lacks Creativity
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Joining them on their adventure is Lauren's best friend Jen (Wendi McLendon-Covey) and her ex-husband Mark (Joel McHale).
They also encounter Eddy and Ginger (Kevin Nealon and Jessica Lowe), a sickeningly loved-up couple who are also at the resort. Ter...
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http://www.FashionTV.com/videos NEW YORK - FashionTV sits in the front row of the Tommy Hilfiger Fall/Winter 2014-15 show at New York Fashion Week. Models walked the snow-covered runway in a slew of clothes that are as fashionable as they are cozy. Infused in the collection was a mix of technical detailing, like bungee-cord button holes and hiking boots. The red plaid dress with fringe at the bottom is perfect for a weekend in Aspen lounging by the fire. The colorful plaid shirtdress seen on Malaika Firth is a total necessity! Appearances: Elisabeth Erm, Magdalena Jasek, Fei Fei Sun, Sasha Luss, Malaika Firth, Pauline Hoarau, Irina Kravchenko, Jasmine Tookes, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Maud Welzen, Ashleigh Good, Xiao Wen, Grace Mahary, Jourdan Dunn, Anna Ewers Music: Splashh "Head Spins" CHANNEL http://youtube.com/FashionTV FACEBOOK http://facebook.com/FTV TWITTER http://twitter.com/FashionTV FashionTV's YouTube network features coverage of fashion shows, fashion week, runway highlights, front row celebs, backstage, hair and makeup, models, designers, photo shoots, red carpets at the biggest events in Hollywood, and much more. The total source for worldwide fashion coverage, FashionTV has new uploads EVERY DAY - See it on YouTube first. http://FashionTV.com CONTACT US: http://www.fashiontv.com/contact


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My name is Antonio, and I came to this country from Guatemala in search of a better life for myself and my family. I left my home to make one here because I believed that if you work hard in America, you can make something of yourself.
My reality in this country has been dramatically different from the promise that brought me here. For the last three years, I worked for a food-service contractor in the Ronald Reagan Building, the largest federal office building in the country. While I serve lunch to workers who make good government salaries, I barely make enough to feed myself.
For two years, I made $6.50 an hour — a far cry from the federal minimum wage of $7.25 and an even farther cry from D.C.'s minimum wage of $8.25. That's not enough to afford even basics like rent, clothes and food. Those aren't just low wages; those are criminally low wages. My employer was effectively stealing from me by paying below the minimum. And it wasn't just an issue of wages. I also was working up to 72 hours a week and receiving no overtime pay, benefits or paid sick leave. That's also illegal.
I knew this was a country of laws, but it increasingly seemed like the laws designed to protect workers didn't apply on federal property. I felt like I had no options. There was nothing I could do.
But then I started talking to my co-workers and realized they were facing the same treatment. That's when we learned that laws protecting workers were supposed to apply to us, and we decided to join with workers in other federal buildings. We launched Good Jobs Nation, a campaign asking President Obama to take executive action to improve the conditions of workers under federal contracts, loans and leases in federal buildings across the country.
To draw attention to our low pay and poor working conditions, Reagan workers joined hundreds of others low-wage contract workers in Washington, D.C., and went on strike last month. I felt empowered standing strong with my co-workers and other workers I had never met before. We were no longer going to accept less than a living wage. We were going to stand up for our rights. The day of the strike, I also had the opportunity to testify in front of Congress and tell them that government contractors were breaking the law.
Within days of speaking out, the government retaliated against me. When I showed my ID — the same ID I used for two years — to enter the Ronald Reagan Building, the Federal Protective Service accused me of using a false ID and, to my surprise, they turned me over to immigration enforcement officers, who detained me for four days.
I am shocked and saddened that after I exposed wage theft and abusive labor practices in government contracting, the only response from the federal government has been to place me in deportation proceedings. Instead of working with us to end the criminal behavior and protect workers, they are instead punishing me for speaking out. So I have joined other workers in filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor against companies like the one I work for to hold them accountable for stealing our wages and breaking the law.
Ironically, this week marks the 75th anniversary of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which guarantees minimum wages and overtime pay for all workers. There is even an event at the White House to celebrate the anniversary. It doesn't seem right that the people who run our federal government are celebrating protections that people like me who work for them don't enjoy.
I didn't come to this country to be a millionaire. I knew I would need to work hard, but I never thought I would be paid criminally low wages, especially while working in a federal building. I'm not just fighting for me, my family and my co-workers; I'm fighting to preserve the American Dream — the promise of this country.
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This Sat.: Master Somm Virginia Philip and Chef Clay Conley Dish Up Tasty, Instructive Event
By M.M. Cloutier
If you're a food-and-wine enthusiast, perhaps a fine way to enjoy a slice of this Saturday afternoon is dishing and tasting with Master Sommelier Virginia Philip and Palm Beach's Chef Clay Conley.
Conley, of Buccan and Imoto, is next up in a series of guest-chef events at Philip's eponymous wine shop and academy on downtown West Palm Beach's Clematis Street.
Saturday's 1-2:30 p.m. event (Aug. 18) features Asian fare otherwise served up at Conley's Imoto; four small dishes, including yellowtail sashimi and Peking duck tacos, will be paired with wines selected by the Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy.
Philip's chef series began July 28 with guest chef Michael Ober of Cordon Bleu Catering and The Backyard Bar at Palm Beach Hibiscus, and, after this weekend, it continues Sept. 22 with Chef Julien Gremaud of Pistache and PB Catch, and Oct. 6 with Chef Zach Bell of Addison Reserve Country Club.
Participants at each chef-class-meets-social event enjoy four small plates with paired wines. Guests also watch a cooking demo, receive recipes and learn why the wines were chosen and how they complement the food.
This Saturday's $50-a-person happening with Conley features the following wine-paired fare:
Yellowtail sashimi with citrus, coconut milk, avocado and chilies (Dr. Loosen "Blue State" Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany 2011); crispy rock shrimp with spicy aioli (Helfrich Gewurztraminer, Alsace, France 2009); Peking duck taco with plus sauce and sesame carrots (Bodegas Chacra, "Barda," Pinot Noir, Patagonia, Argentina 2010) and Green tea mille crepe cake (Disznoko Tokaji, "5 Puttunyos," Hungary 2005).
To register for any chef-series event or other offering at the Virginia Philip Wine Shop & Academy, call 721-6000 or visit www.virginiaphilipwineshopacademy.com.
About the Author
M.M. Cloutier is a longtime freelance journalist who has written and reported about dining and food, business, history, travel, people and more for numerous local, regional and national publications, such as Palm Beach-area newspapers and magazines, as well as The New York Times, Time magazine and others.


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HUD is rising to the challenge thrown by the foreclosure crisis. It is persisting along Grand Strand – unchecked by the various government programmes. But Department of Housing and Urban Development has chalked out plans to enable more families to stay in the houses that are their home by giving support to affordable housing.
Last August there were 471 foreclosures – a drop of 3% from the previous month but an increase of over 200% from 2009 August. Georgetown registered an increase of 33% from last July and a spike of 50% from 2009 August as per the findings of RealtyTrac.
When this news was release Ron Sims the Deputy Secretary of HUD was speaking in South Carolina regarding the efforts of his department to check foreclosures and bring about other changes by speeding up decisions. Sims was the executive of King County, Washington prior to taking over the HUD assignment. He said that previously he avoided HUD jobs because it was noted for being inefficient; instead he decided to raise private funds for developing affordable housing plans. This experience is now helping him to bring about some fundamental changes in HUD so that decisions could be made at the local level – thus speeding up matters.
Sims in reply to questions said that when the process was first initiated, the federal government forged ahead in a great way to help the people continue to stay in their homes and stop foreclosures. This was done on the presumption that the market would be responsive. It was hoped that the financial entities advancing loans would be compelled to realize by the market forces that this way their losses would be reduced. But this did not happen. But HUD now is not leaving any stone unturned.
The focus of HUD is now on the underwater mortgages. A process is being developed so that the mortgage value is brought down either in a short or long term way so that ultimately the houses are not lost.
HUD has already done commendable work as regards implementation of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Sims added that HUD is "doing everything that is humanly possible to keep people in their homes".
He said that according to the federal government there are many defaulting but as yet the lenders are not foreclosing on them. They are facing the problem of how they can weather the storm. People are coming to them with this query. New ideas are being mulled over as new instruments are rolling in.


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Charleston's love for brunch is so passionate that another downtown restaurant is adding Saturday hours to its Benedict schedule.
Starting Jan. 11, High Cotton will serve its standard brunch menu on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Available items include lowcountry huevos rancheros; grilled salmon salad and Southern breakfast cassoulet.
"We feel offering brunch on Saturdays will only enhance the experience at High Cotton," general manager Jill Maynard is quoted as saying in a release.
High Cotton is the only Maverick Southern Kitchens restaurant serving brunch on Saturdays, but the meal is a fixture at nearby restaurants including Virginia's on King, Eli's Table and Poogan's Porch.


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During the 1930s Detroit operated one of the largest municipally owned public transportation systems in the world. By 1956, the original 3,000 Detroit streetcars were replaced by buses.On the old buses and streetcars passengers learned of the various stops by way of signs on destination boxes. Such boxes contained a continuous, two-sided canvas scroll with an alphabetized list of street names.These streets names are now available, along with a variety of other products, through Detroit Scroll.Online: www.detroitscroll.com
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Tell us a little something about your Country ?
I come from a very religious country and the place I live is devout to the Virgin Patron of Venezuela, the Coromoto Virgin.
Future ambitions ?
Promote NGOs and work with children.
Describe yourself
Graceful and perseverant.
Personal Motto?
Everything arrives when it should.
Favourite food ?
My favourite food is chicken soup and the traditional pabellon of my country.
Favourite Music / Books ?
I love Alejandro Sanz and Ricardo Arjona. My favourite book is 'The Secret' because it talks about the laws of attraction and how to be in tune with your life goals.
What is the proudest moment of your life or most memorable day?
My proudest moment was when I did my Communion. All of my family were together that day so it is a moment I cherish deeply.
Any other interesting facts ?
I have created my own foundation to help children.
Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares, was born on 26th July 1989 in the Portuguese State of Guanare City. Her mother, Mary Bridget Colmenares, a housewife, was of a Spanish Nationality. Her Father, Juan Maria Sarcos, was born in Yaracuy and was a professional trader. Ivian, who was the youngest of 13 children, was nicknamed Lunasol by her mother. Her 12 siblings are: Manuel, Antonio Anastasio, Oscar Maria, Yimi Ricardo, Zair, My Juan Ami, IdinJuanmi, Lille, Nancy, Milagros, Elizabeth, MilviayIvinMisari Mary.
Ivian was made an orphan at the age of eight years old resulting in her moving to a convent run by the 'Sacred Heart of Jesus' Congregation of Sisters in the city of San Carlos, Cojedes state. Her stay at the boarding school made her into a responsible young woman. Being a model student with values built up in the faith of God she considered everyone around her in the convent as family. Due to Ivian's excellent performance in academic areas, social and religious, and with one year to go before the completion of high school, the Mother Superior proposed that Ivian go to Spain to prepare to become a nun. However, this idea didn't appeal to Ivian and at the age of 15 she began an academic career (Business Administration) at the Graduate Institute of Agricultural Technology IUTEAGRO whilst working to fund her education. Ivian is still in regular contact with the Nuns and often sends them gifts.
In 2006 Ivian decided to relocate to the Valles del Tuy, Miranda State where she moved in with one of her sisters. Being the feisty, enterprising and independent woman that she is, Ivian began to do maintenance work in order to pay for her expenses. It was in 2007 that she awoke one day with her sights set on the capital. With very little money, Ivian travelled to the capital in search of a new career. She began working in Caracas, commuting daily from the Valles del Tuy. In 2008, she was accepted into the Universidad Central de Venezuela UCV to study International Studies and moved to Parroquia El Valle in the capital.
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My biggest concern for the up coming game, and all the games this year, is 1st and 2nd down pass defense. We use use these situational packages to play to our players strong suits; yet it can make us predictable and suseptable to the other teams because team will surely game plan for it.
Prime example: Taking Roy Williams and Brady out in passing situations, ie..3rd down. Duh! you never get to 3rd down if K. Winslow burns them on 1st and 2nd. I noticed it at the end of last year ,how it seemed teams were passing more on the nontriditional passing down and had good success ( or maybe it was just my imagination).
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Tony Romo took a bad hit at the very end of the first half between the Dallas Cowboys and San Fransisco 49ers. However, at the time, most wrote it off as the kind of thing that happens to quarterbacks all the time and assumed that he would come back in for the third quarter. Instead, Jon Kitna has taken the field for the Cowboys and will be in the game for the foreseeable future.
Romo came out of the locker room and was on the sidelines at the start of the quarter with his shoulder pads on, but was quickly taken back into the locker room for further examination. His injury is being reported as a rib injury, but the severity of the injury and the probability of his return are not yet being reported.
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I made turkey and dumplings earlier this month when it still felt like winter. It is one of our favorite cold-weather meals, and it "sticks to your ribs," as the saying goes.
While I was preparing it, I was thinking about the similarities between cooking and gardening. Not just that we cook food that we grow in our gardens, raise on our farms or purchase from some of our fine local producers, but the similarities that make us good cooks or good gardeners.
Let's take my turkey and dumplings as an example of what I mean. I stew turkey drumsticks using a recipe that I learned from my mother. The ingredients I add to the pot and the timing of when I add them makes a huge difference in the finished dish.
Even more crucial is the addition of the raw-dumpling mixture to the bubbling stew. As my mother taught me, and I in turn taught my daughter, it's all about the timing.
If I am careless about the timing, what I put on the dinner table may bear no resemblance to what I had intended, and few foods are less appetizing than soggy, lumpy dumplings.
Now think about your lawn and garden.
Everything you do in your garden or with your lawn will have an effect, but it may not be the effect you want if the timing is not correct. If the weather continues to be warm and the lawns begin to green, it may be tempting to apply fertilizer. Unfortunately, that would result in more top growth at the expense of the roots. Lush, succulent growth may also attract more insects. The best time to fertilize is around Labor Day.
It is also tempting to begin working our garden soil as the weather warms, but working soil that is too wet can be very damaging to the soil structure. You won't see the damage but will likely see less than ideal results in your garden.


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Best Natural Way to Treat Hypothyroidism
The thyroid glands are known as the key glands in the body. These are responsible for the secretion of hormones with thyroxin as the principal hormone. These hormones perform various functions, such as the regulation of body temperature, boosting the body's metabolism, regulating the heart rate and controlling the growth of certain body organisms. Abnormal functioning of the glands can result to the rise and fall of hormones and hypothyroidism is a known condition associated with the insufficient hormone secretion from the thyroid glands.
The common causes of hypothyroidism include congenital defects and cancer, and such condition can result to certain conditions involving the autoimmune system of the body. The symptoms of hypothyroidism, on the other hand, include hair loss, uncontrolled weight gain, water retention or edema and reduced heartbeat. The treatment of the condition is carried out through the administration of T4 hormones. But aside from administering T4 hormones through hormone replacement procedures, patients can also opt for the best natural way to treat hypothyroidism and this is through acupuncture.
Acupuncture for Hypothyroidism
According to experts, acupuncture is effective against various disorders and illnesses, and is being used for centuries now against hypothyroidism. This treatment method is effective against the condition although it could take some time to see actual results. Acupuncturists believe that all illnesses are associated to weaken immune system. This treatment method is being used against the condition in various parts of the world, but it originated from the traditional Chinese culture and its application also involves the use of certain herbal medicines.
According to acupuncturists, the body has several meridians that connect various parts of the body and these meridians come with acupuncture points. Through these, the energy or the Chi is allowed to circulate throughout the body and any obstruction in pathways that could restrict proper energy flow can result to ailments or diseases. Acupuncture method, on the other hand, involves the utilization of fine needles that are helpful in removing the blockages within these meridians, thus resulting to a smoother energy flow.
If an individual is diagnosed with hypothyroidism, applying acupuncture along with herbal potions can be very helpful in alleviating the symptoms of the condition. Aside from that, it can also help counter the side effects of any conventional treatment used against the condition. However, before opting for this treatment procedure, there are certain things that you should kept in mind and these include the following:
- Consult a licensed acupuncturist for the procedure to ensure effective and safe treatment against hypothyroidism.
- Talk to your physician prior to the consumption of any herbal medicines, especially if you are already taking medications for hypothyroidism
- Before proceeding with the treatment, ensure that the clinic maintains basic hygiene and makes use of disposable needles and sterilized equipment for the procedure.
- Acupuncture is considered as the best natural way to treat hypothyroidism as it helps stimulate the energy path or meridians in the body through the kidney. The needles are pierced in several acupuncture points of the body through the kidney meridian. This is done to strengthen the body's immune system and lower the stress and blood pressure levels in the patient's body. it is also imperative to know that acupuncture is even more effective when administered during the early stages of the condition so make sure that a specialist is consulted immediately once diagnosed with hypothyroidism.
Although acupuncture may not be able to restore the proper functioning of the body's thyroid glands, the treatment procedure can be extremely beneficial in helping the patient cope with the condition, by alleviating the symptoms of it and reducing its severity. Aside from that, WHO or the World Health Organization enlisted hypothyroidism among the 40 diseases that can be treated effectively using acupuncture. That is the reason why more and more health professionals these days recommend this treatment procedure as the best natural way to treat hypothyroidism.
If you want to get more information from the expert about best natural way to treat hypothyroidism with alternative approaches, click here.


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A new Farm Bill has not been passed on Capitol Hill yet, and that's leading to concerns about a possible "dairy cliff," where milk prices could skyrocket.
But Vermont's deputy agriculture secretary Diane Bothfeld says those concerns are likely premature.
Cat Viglienzoni talked to her about what changes the new bill will hold, and what is stalling its passage in Congress.
The new farm bill compromise is expected in early January, and after it's brought up, it could be passed in a couple weeks.
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The grand opening of White Water rafting was a boost for business near the Chattahoochee this weekend.
Scott Ressmeyer of Country's Barbeque saw a tremendous amount of customers.
"The river had a phenomenal impact on our business," said Ressmeyer. "Normally on Saturdays, it's usually dead, but it ended being a tremendous success. We had three times a guests that would've normally come in."
Katie Bishop, marketing specialist for White Water Express, believes the attraction will continue to help the local businesses in our area.
"Serving the community was something we always did from the beginning," she says. "We didn't expect it to do this well. We are so proud they got so much business, and I hope this trend continues into the future."
Over 1,000 people showed up in Columbus over Memorial Day weekend.
Bishop also says they are open seven days a week, offering five trips per day.
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Chapala Mexican Restaurant is proud to serve you the highest quality mexican food. Our food is prepared daily with fresh produce and carefully selected ingredients that promote healthy eating. Enjoy daily specials , prices from just $5.95 and homemade tortillas prepared every morning!
Whether you are just joining us for our daily happy hour or having Chapala's cater your next big event, Chapala's makes every experience memorable.
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"We arrived unannounced at 7pm on a Tuesday to find a cherry parking spot and only four tables occupied. It wasn't long before we were enjoying chips, salsa and deliciously refreshing margaritas – half our party opting for the Cadillac with Grand Marnier and O.J., the others going for the ultra-smooth Midori margies (both $8).
When our friendly and attentive server Ana asked if we'd like tableside guacamole service ($9.95), someone let out an emphatic "Yes!," not waiting for the inevitable consensus. When Ana and her rolling cart returned, she deftly peeled and pitted beautifully ripe avocados and whipped up the freshest guacamole in a traditional molcajete. Served with warm and crispy flour tortilla chips, it made for a festive opening to our evening..."
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Player question and answer
Question: What was your season's biggest highlight?
Answer: "Probably when we went on our 11-game winning streak. We had worked hard to get where we were at. Practices were on point, and we were working hard and wanted to make Coach [Eddie] Pratt proud. We wanted to have the best season ever."
Q: How did you improve your game this season?
A: "Definitely moving to the point guard position. You definitely have to be able to see the floor, and you have to know your teammates and know what they can do. I was pretty happy with myself. I got my assist numbers up I think."
Q: What was your biggest challenge?
A: "The biggest challenge would be moving to point guard. When we lost [senior Amber Griffin], we started going on a losing streak. That was the downfall. But then again, it made everybody work harder."
On Guy
Vitals: Averaged a team-leading 17.2 points a game, while adding 3.1 assists, 3 rebounds and 2.2 steals a game to lead the Lady Lions to the Class AAAAA state tournament and a school-record 18 wins.
Why Guy: The diminuitive shooting guard has been a prolific scorer throughout her high school career, but Guy showcased her versatility by moving to point guard when starter Amber Griffin went down with a torn ACL midseason and kept the Lady Lions afloat.
Others considered: Dutchtown's Domonique Clune, Stockbridge's Deborah Hoe and Woodland's Morgan Jones.
Coach Eddie Pratt on Guy: "She's a leader that leads by example on the floor. She's going to give you her best. She's going to play a lot of minutes. She had the will, the drive and the ambition to be good this season and to have a good record and to keep her focus. You've got to rank her as one of the best, if not the best, that has come through our program."
Where are they now: Last year's winner, former Eagle's Landing multi-sport star Mia Adams, accepted a track scholarship to Georgia State.
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- Clayton County Girls Player of the Year ( March 21, 2013 )
- CLAYTON COUNTY BOYS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Marcus Hunt ( March 22, 2012 )
- Clayton County Boys Player of the Year ( March 21, 2013 )
- PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Kevin Martin ( May 31, 2012 )


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Softball Moves to 14-2 With Three Wins
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CLEARWATER, Fla., - The FGCU softball team raised its record to 14-2 with three wins on the first day of the 2007 Triton Spring Invitational. The Eagles knocked off #8 Lemoyne 4-1 in the opener. Dana Frantz picked up the win for the Eagles. Carmen Paez hit a two-run homer to help lift the Eagles to the win. In the second game against Florida Tech, Rachel Edinger tossed a no-hitter to improve to 6-0 on the season. The Eagles scored a season-high 11 runs in a five inning win against Nova Southeastern. Paez again hit a homerun, her sixth on the year. The Eagles put up four runs in the second and five in the third to put the game out of reach. Frantz picked up the win in that game as well to move to 7-2 on the year. The Eagles will be in action again tomorrow at 2:00 pm when they face Eckerd, and again at 4:30 pm when they face Tampa.
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Songwriters: Ian Dench, Mikkel Eriksen, Amanda Louisa Gosein, Tor Erik Hermansen, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Makeba Riddick
Note: As with many songs, an exact translation is not possible. This three line version provides the original lyrics last with the Anishinaabemowin and literal lyrics first so that students can learn the meaning easily. A good example of this is the way a Non-Anishinaabe concept like "heaven" is actually translated as "something that fits right in my life" despite the fact that the song itself has the refrain of a Catholic hymn. This is true of many old hymns, both Catholic and Anglican, in which the Anishinaabeg translated the meaning, but often used their own interpretations and metaphors.
** This recording follows the original so there are pauses for instrumental sections.
Gii nise gaa'iin gikendaasiin waa ezhi bi pskaabiid.
Gii nigaadese gaa'iin gikendaasiin aayaad.
N'gikendaan ezhiaayaang gego nawchtoo'ong.
Gijitoonaaba gaa'iin maanda gda gii zhewebziisii.
N'gii mikaan waa miigseg bimaadziwining.
Pane g'zaagi'in.
Pane goya n'gii noondawaa.
Chitwaa Maanii
Niijkenhweig gegwa mii aayaawaad n'gii boode'iz.
Aapchigwa biigwe'e aapchigwa shiigwa mbgate.
G'zaagi'in gwa geyabi ni giiweyaanh.
Pii bizaan teg giinwi goweta g'daami.
Nagamo Chitwaa Maanii
Nangodinong zagidiwin da zhimibide
Epiichi da nendamaan gego ge zhewebag
Miidash chigeskanaa giikshookaayin
Kaa gwego ge ezhichigemba ji gweksidooyin kina gego
N'gii mikaan waa miigseg bimaadziwining
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By Wainwright Jeffers - bio | emailNovember 9, 2008
ANDERSONVILLE, GA (WALB) - The United States Civil War which consequently united the north and south left it's mark on many cities and towns in the nation.
Andersonville was one of them.
On Sunday dozens gathered at a ceremony to remember Captain Henry Wirz who was appointed commandant of the Andersonville Prison Camp in 1864.
For the atrocities prisoners faced, some generals and public servants were charged.
Many of the charges were later dropped but not for Henry Wirz.
Some say he was wrongfully executed.
"He was executed for what they refer to at that time as war crimes," said John Carroll, Sons of Confederate Vet. Chap. 78.
"He was made a scapegoat for all the atrocities that occurred not just in Andersonville but in prisons all prisons," said Walter Blackman, Chaplain Military Order of Stars & Bars SCV.
There is a monument in downtown Andersonville dedicated to Wirz.
This ceremony marked the 33rd annual Memorial Service in Andersonville, it was sponsored by The Sons of Confederate Veterans in Americus.
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The volunteers who help make Craven Museum and Gallery a success (From Craven Herald)
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The volunteers who help make Craven Museum and Gallery a success
11:00am Saturday 1st February 2014 in News
Volunteers are the backbone to the smooth and efficient running of the Craven Museum and Gallery in Skipton.
Without them, many of the projects, the displays, the research and cataloguing would be almost impossible to complete.
"We just couldn't function without them," said Martin Wills, collections and interpretations officer, who, alongside the manager, Suzanne Callaghan, are the only two full-time paid staff.
Throughout January, the place is thronged with volunteers as the museum is closed to the public so it can be cleaned, items renovated and displays updated.
Preparations are under way to set up a SMART Gallery, co-ordinated by artist-in-residence Helen Peyton and designed to encourage members of the public to submit their own items.
It will run from Monday to May.
"It allows people to decide what they think would be interesting or has personal value attached. It should be fascinating to see what goes on display," said Martin.
Most of the volunteers work on Tuesdays when the museum is closed.
One of the tasks involves transcribing and digitising a large collection of oral histories collected on tape from the 1970s to the year 2000.
Much of it is of voices from World War Two but also some from the First World War.
"This is a huge job. We have been working at it a year and it will go on for much longer.
"One of the most interesting discoveries is how people's accents have changed.
"In the early days the accents were much broader – I think it is much less so now simply because improved communication allows people to hear so many different accents," said Martin.
Museum staff are now waiting anxiously for approval of the application which was submitted for funding to employ an officer to spearhead the work of commemorating the centenary of the start of the First World War on August 4, 1914.
Volunteers are always welcome and anyone interested in getting involved should telephone 01756 706407.
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Clarification on borrowing rules – finallyPUBLISHED: 22 Jun 2012 13:51:48 | UPDATED: 24 Jun 2012 00:48:23PRINT EDITION: 22 Jun 2012
Peter Nicol
Finally, there's clarification for SMSF borrowing.
In May, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) released its final ruling in relation to self-managed super funds' borrowing to purchase assets. The ruling clarifies the ATO's view of these arrangements and what, in its view, is not permitted under the current law.
The ruling runs for 41 pages, so it is a fairly long read, with some detailed explanations on how the ATO believes the law applies.
The ruling is substantially similar to the draft ruling, with additional detail providing further clarification on some key points.
The ruling generally refers to property being purchased with borrowings and generally avoids borrowings to acquire non-property investments. This is probably due to the most common use of the borrowing rules being for the purchase of property. There is detailed information regarding borrowing to acquire shares on the ATO website though, which focuses on administrative matters.
With the Government removing the $50,000 contribution cap, there is an ever-increasing focus towards gearing inside superannuation funds to enable sufficient funds for retirement.
The issue is, how long will the Government permit superannuation funds to borrow? The Cooper Review declared that the superannuation fund borrowing rules would be reviewed within two years, with a view to determining their suitability.
The Government is rightfully concerned that people are placing less value on their super due to the long timeline of the investments, and are subsequently taking greater risks. Let's face it, if you are in your 40s now and can't touch your super for at least another 20 years there is a tendency to take more risk.
My view is that the borrowing rules are here for a little longer yet, when you look at the government's activities over the last year or so. Firstly, there has been revised legislation that significantly restricts what actions trustees could do under a borrowing arrangement. Secondly, there has been a ruling regarding what is permitted under a borrowing arrangement with a specific focus on property.
More recently, draft regulations have beenm provided that require parties advising superannuation fund trustees regarding borrowing inside the fund to operate under an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).
The draft regulations operate by deeming a borrowing arrangement inside a superannuation fund to be a financial product, hence the AFSL licence requirement. These have not received Royal Assent, so they do not have any impact yet. Get ready for increased costs in this area.
The end result is that recent changes to the legislation have made investing in high risk strategies with borrowings virtually impossible, or at the least paperwork intensive and expensive.
Below is a summary of the important points in the ruling.
Property development
One of the most common questions I am asked in relation to property is about a straight out purchase. However, there is significant interest surrounding borrowing for development.
The requirement for assets not to be improved or for new assets to be created generally precludes many common property transactions to be undertaken with land that has borrowings used to purchase it, such as:
- subdivision of land
- strata titling of a group of units
- construction of a building on vacant land
It might not be possible for a SMSF to undertake these transactions, but it might be possible for other structures such as a unit trust owned by a SMSF to undertake these transactions with some careful planning.
Off the plan purchases
It is common for apartments to be purchased on an off the plan basis, with the purchase taking place before construction has commenced.
Provided the only transactions are the payment of an initial deposit, with the balance payable on finalisation of the construction and settlement, it is possible for the purchase to be funded by a borrowing. Similarly, it is possible for a house on a single title to be purchased on the same basis.
Multiple titles
The ATO approach to the situation where there are multiple titles that make up one property, such as an inner-city apartment with the car park and storage space on a separate title or a commercial building being constructed over multiple titles, is that it is possible for the asset to be purchased under a borrowing, provided the titles are bundled and cannot be sold separately.
This will require that the purchase of an inner-city apartment is undertaken with all titles purchased together, with no ability to sell one asset separately. In dealing with the purchase of a commercial building it is necessary for the building that is over multiple titles to add a substantial amount of value to the land.
When entering into a borrowing with multiple titles, it will be necessary for care to be taken in purchasing farm land, commercial property or inner-city apartments to ensure the fund is able to purchase the property with borrowings.
Improvement or repair
The distinction between an improvement and repair is an important concept. A SMSF is able to use borrowed funds to repair an asset, but is not able to borrow to improve an asset.
An improvement to a fund asset can be paid for with surplus cash within the SMSF, but care needs to be taken to ensure that the improvement does not create a new asset.
The ATO approach is that an asset will be improved if it is changed significantly for the better as a result or alterations or additions of features. The examples provided in the ruling indicate that major changes to a property need to be made for there to be an improvement, such as:
- extensions to a house to accommodate a larger kitchen
- construction of a pergola, swimming pool or garage
- installation of a home automation system
An improvement to a property may result in a significant change to the asset, which is deemed to be a new asset, and the asset will no longer be able to be subject to a borrowing. For an improvement to be considered a new asset, it would involve substantial changes such as the construction of a building on vacant land.
SMSF trustees should carefully review any planned repairs or improvements to a property acquired with borrowings to ensure they are not inadvertently breaching the borrowing rules.
Rebuilding destroyed buildings
Many concerns were raised in relation to properties either partially or fully destroyed by natural disasters or a fire and the ability for the SMSF trustees to rebuild or repair the building. The ATO approach in the ruling does allow for the SMSF to repair or reconstruct a building that has been damaged.
In the case of a kitchen fire, the work undertaken should bring the kitchen back to its previous functionality.
Any substantial expansion of the kitchen or the surrounding areas of the house might be an improvement.
The ruling provides an example of the installation of a dishwasher where there previously was not one, as one that would be permissible.
Should the property be totally destroyed, it is necessary for the replacement property to be of similar type to the destroyed property.
If a single story residential property is destroyed, the rebuilt building should also be a single story residential property. If the reconstructed property were strata-titled units or a multiple story residential property, this is likely to be a different asset.
The final ruling has provided SMSF advisers and trustees with guidance of the ATO view relating to these arrangements.
Peter Nicol is a principal with the Perth superannuation division of RSM Bird Cameron, specialising in superannuation consulting and compliance.
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The lighting of the unity candle can be a very meaningful expression in a Christian wedding ceremony, symbolizing the union of two hearts and lives. Some couples choose to light the unity candle while a song is being sung with no verbal explanation given. Another option is for the minister to give a narrative of the candle lighting.
During the lighting of the unity candles, the couple will move toward the unity candles and stand on either side of the candle holders. Typically, two taper candles are placed on either side of the larger pillar candle or unity candle. The taper candles represent the lives of the Bride and Groom as individuals prior to their union in marriage. Together the couple will pick up their individual candles and in unison, they will light the center unity candle. Then they will blow out their own candles, symbolizing the end of their separate lives.
• If you choose to have the lighting of the candles explained, here is a sample lighting of the unity candle narrative.
• To gain a deeper understanding of your Christian wedding ceremony and to make your special day even more meaningful, you may want to spend some time learning the biblical significance of today's Christian wedding traditions.


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The Washer of Dishes
That would not be me.
That would be our dishwasher. I loved our old dishwasher. It was stained on the inside and the upper rack wasn't deep enough for half of our glassware, but man, did it clean. It could have blasted week-old casserole leftovers off a dish, freckles off a small child, and been a very cheap alternative to laser hair removal.
So obviously, when it came time to look for a new dishwasher, my only requirement was that it needed to clean. oh and it would be nice if the control panel wasn't accessible to babies. And my darling boytoy wanted a stainless steel inside. Since he did the majority of dishwasher loading at the time, I thought I should give it to him. You read right. I cook it, he cleans it. Recently, neither of us have been doing a whole lot of either though. Thank goodness for the dollar menu and lunch meat and SuperPreztels.
Like I mentioned in the 'we got a cool fridge' post, we went to HHGregg to purchase our appliances. That's not to say that we didn't shop around first. We went to Lowe's, Home Depot, Best Buy – and in the end, the best prices were for the most part at HHGregg. We probably could have spent days looking at different online sources or other dealers, and maybe we would have saved a little extra – but like I said before, our timeline was quick & dirty. And we needed a fridge and we needed it yesterday. We narrowed down the hundreds of refrigerators during the great hunt for stainless steel…and now we needed a dishwasher that also met our checklist (afterall, these appliances need to last for a very long time!).
The obvious choice was a matching LG. There were two different styles available and in the end we both knew that the higher priced, LDF6920ST, was the one that won over our hearts both in design (it has an extra deep top shelf & doesn't sacrifice an ounce of space on the bottom one either. In fact, I can wash our extra large man-cups in the top and our cookie sheets in the bottom…that's something I could never do in our old DW!).
It boasted the stainless steel interior (which apparently helps speed drying and draws condesation away from your glassware), a very quiet motor, hidden control panel, higher efficiency than even Energy Star requires, and the best part….a built in food disposer…so that I (err…Jeremy) don't have to scrape…just pop it in and it comes out uber-clean.
How much did we pay for this pretty little thing? Well, after shopping around (and checking Craigslist for comparable deals on semi-new appliances and Consumer Reports for rankings and all that), we talked the HHGregg guy into quoting us for the fridge that we loved with the top two dishwashers. One was the lower model and one was this fancy shmancy model. When it came down to it…they were only about $50 different. And even after he quoted us, we asked if his manager could shave just a little more off the top. Hey – we have learned to hmm and haw and then ask for a little more…it works.
It was still a quite a bit of moolah…but both Jeremy & I felt confident that buying new was the way to go (that way we could get a warranty to cover anything that could potentially-knock-on-wood go wrong). And although we ended up paying roughly $2600, we figured that the retail price was a total of $3500 (saving us $900!) and the best price we could get at any other place was $2790 (still saved $170). PLUS, we got next day delivery and installation. And that is music to this timeline's ears…or bacon to the tongue…depending on how you look at it. And that my friends is our dishwasher detties…
March 24, 2011
I like the cost break down, and love the reminder to always ask for that little bit extra off. When our range arrived with a dent *on the side), I called the store and they offered $30 back. Not good enough. I walked into the store, and they offered a replacement. I said I'd rather have a little cash back (hoping for $100, ready to push for $75 but figured we'd settle on $50…) and the guy at the store said "Oh! Ok, [type type type... I waited waited waited] "Ok, I'll give you $109.99." I tried not to look TOO excited, but quickly agreed!
March 24, 2011
Love the new appliances… I can't wait until we finally take the plunge and by new appliances! Love your new blog header too!
March 24, 2011
Love the new dishwasher! I just started reading your blog…so fun.
This is a little off topic but…where did you get that runner rug in your kitchen? I'm on the hunt and I really like that style.
Enjoy the new appliances!
March 24, 2011
Great choice! I've heard a lot of good things about HHGregg's prices/etc, and we found that they have the best in prices for tvs, so when we can afford a new fridge (already have a new stove and dishwasher) we'll probably end up there. Until then I will live vicariously through you, haha!
luckyjayne permalinkMarch 24, 2011
Thanks for this post! Negotiating is not my strong point – it is definitely my husbands. And now I know that my older son has his knack for negotiating. I was couch shopping with my 6 year old yesterday and he told the salesman, "that is not a very good price." I had a very proud mother moment and was hoping he would say somthing like "is this your best cash price?" But instead the stinker said, "You know, my parents are not rich and they work very hard for their money." I wanted to crawl under the couch, but at least the salesman was very amused!
When we remodeled we got a stainless steel interior dishwasher. We love it and can actually watch television while it is running. Our old one worked but it was horribly loud!
Emily permalinkMarch 24, 2011
Speaking of "Bacon to the tongue" have you seen this??
mmmmm…. bacon!
March 24, 2011
I can't wait until we can get a new stainless DW! The one that came with the house is probably 5-6 years old and is white.. which doesn't match our stainless appliances we've been replacing the originals with. We found a great product on Alice.com called "Dishwasher Magic". I'm not sure if it's very eco-friendly, but our dishwasher when we moved in was pretty grimy – although we just thought that coloring was the way it looked. It didn't look dirty, per se – caked on grime made it have a hue when the inner workins' should have been straight up metal.
Well, we ran the dishwasher magic (a 1-time use bottle) and WOW! What a difference it made!
Soo.. if your new DW gets the grime, try this guy. I didn't even know dishwasher cleaner existed until I found this stuff. Thanks for the tips on stainless interiors – had no clue.
March 24, 2011
Just wondering if your new dishwasher dries as well as your old dishwasher(if you use that cycle)???
We got a new stainless steel(Ge Profile) dishwasher after moving into our new house a year ago. It washes nicely and is super quiet, but I noticed that the dishes didn't dry as well as the old one. I had a repair guy come out(free since it's under warranty) and he explained that to get the "energy star" greater that the manufacturers were putting in smaller heating elements. GREAT more towel drying!
Anyway, I'm still not convinced. If you pay that much for something EVERYTHING should work.
March 24, 2011
A food disposer in the dishwasher? SHUT UP! Guess Im behind the times since I didnt even know those existed. Ive always said our food disposal in our sink is my favorite "appliance" of all time. No stinky leftover foods rotting in the garbage bag.
It must feel like Christmas in your house right now:)
Tim permalinkMarch 24, 2011
We don't have an HHGregg…yet. It's in the process of being built. Having never heard of the store, could you explain how they work as far as negotiating prices down? Most stores give you the price and that's it. Do they work the deal? Did you work it?
March 24, 2011
I love the photo of Will. My son who is 16 months is obsessed with our dishwasher. He is always trying to get his hands into it. I tell him, "someday I am going to remind you of how much you love sorting dishes."
Soon enough he will be helping out! Thanks for the cost breakdown, etc.
victoria permalinkMarch 24, 2011
off topic (but not really) – what is that runner/rug you have in the kitchen?
March 24, 2011
I love your appliances!
By far, the best place I've ever found for appliances in Georgia is Brandsmart USA. They don't waste time getting your purchase completed and loaded onto your truck, and they do installation for cheap. I've been totally happy with how quick and easy they make it. I actually bought a fridge, dishwasher, and stove in less than thirty minutes including arranging delivery. This was also during the great rebate rush in 2010, and they helped me fill out all the paperwork and file it too!
I've gone to HH Gregg as well, but found that the haggle was more of a time-waster than a help. They pad their prices because you're supposed to haggle, but in the end, I found that Brandsmart was cheaper without having to negotiate or spend the extra time trying to convince the clerk to match the price I found online.
Funmilayo permalinkMarch 24, 2011
well how about that! I didn't know that you could negotiate prices at Hhgreg? I wonder if we have one here in Dallas..I love to negotiate and barter prices! nice!
Cindy permalinkMarch 24, 2011
Now I want unwanted hair removed while I eat a pretzel. Thanks a lot.
March 24, 2011
Oh this makes me wish we owned a house rather than rented…someday. In the meantime, I enjoy the tips for buying appliances. Mentally storing them away for a future date!
Amanda permalinkMarch 24, 2011
Does your new dishwasher lock when it's running? Just curious, because I had a run-in with one of those concealed control dishwashers once… It was very sleek (actually was built to look just like one of the cabinets!), and suuuper quiet, which all sounds awesome, except that no one ever knew that it was running and it didn't lock, so people kept pulling it open to put dishes in the dishwasher when it was running! Sploosh, water spilling and the cleaning interrupted. I think we eventually devised a system of hanging a handtowel off the dishwasher to signal that it was running.
March 24, 2011
Good Choice…we just got a similar one. A huge improvement from the old one that came with the house- and it was so loud- you would literally have to scream over it and if we put it on a night I would wake up thinking someone was breaking in…nice feeling.
You can see the before and after here:
Heather permalinkJuly 31, 2011
Katie – We just got an LG fridge…lurve it! And wanted the matching dishwashwer…but we're going to save up for it. In the meantime, I've been looking at reviews and people seem to HATE it. Like, really, really hate it. Surprising given the consumer reports rating. Now that you've had it a while, do you still like it? http://www.amazon.com/LG-LDF7932ST-Integrated-Dishwasher-SteamFresh/dp/B001HK16SM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1312136536&sr=8-2
Bethany permalinkJuly 3, 2012
We are in the market for a new fridge and are considering this one. Do you still love it after a year?


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2008 – Giselle Krieger
Capella Healthcare Appoints Giselle Krieger as Vice-President, Risk Management December 10, 2012 Franklin, TN. December 10, 2012 – Capella Healthcare has announced the appointment of Giselle Krieger, RN, BSN, MS, CLNC, as Vice-President, Risk Management, effective December 10, according to Denise Warren, SVP, Chief Financial Officer. For the past four years, Krieger has served as [...]
2002 – Samuel Richard Sims
Samuel Richard Sims, a 2002 graduate of UAH Management Information Systems, was part of the team of Technical Information Technology selected as Federal Employee of the Year in S. Florida Command. The Federal Employees "Shining Though It All" recognizes employees in the annual Federal Employee of the Year Awards. The Technical/Information Technology award "recognizes employees [...]
2008 – Betty Bolte
Betty Bolte (MA, English '08) recently released her new book, "Hometown Heroines." Read more…
2001, 2004 – Todd McAdams
Todd McAdams (BSBA, Accounting '01; MA, Accounting '04) was promoted to Audit & Assurance Partner with Anglin, Reichmann, Snellgrove, & Armstrong, P.C. in Huntsville, Alabama in July 2012.
2000, 2008 – Robert Adams
Robert Adams (MS, 2000 and Ph.D. 2008 in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) created the first fab lab in Huntsville, MindGear Labs. It is a public lab where members can build prototypes, art, or just learn about mechanical and electronic technologies.
1998 & 2003 – Lori Lioce
Lori Lioce was elected VP of Operations for 2012-2014 for the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning. She is currently teaching at UAH as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing and working as a Nurse Practitioner in the Huntsville Hospital Emergency Department. See also: http://www.inacsl.org/INACSL_2010/index.php?web=y&page=website_breaking
2002 – Michelle Pratt
Michelle Pratt is employed by MHM Services, Inc. She provides primary psychiatric care to patient caseload.
2006 – Tyler W. Talkington
Tyler is employed by the Hancock Holding Company in Biloxi, Mississippi. He is there as an Anti-Money Laundering Investigator.
2009 – Omar M. Murraine
Omar lives in Harvest, Alabama.
2005 – Eduard Teunissen van Manen, III
Eduard is employed by Snap-on Tools as an Engineering and RCI Manager in Elkmont, AL. He manages the engineering and RCI (Rapid Continuous Improvement) departments for this Fortune 500 tool manufacturing company.


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The Lake County State's Attorney dropped the remaining charges against a man wrongfully convicted of rape in 1986.
Bennie Starks was freed from prison in 2006, after serving 20 years behind bars.
DNA evidence cleared him, but a battery charge from the same incident has stayed on the books.
Starks was fully exonerated on Monday.
Police are investigating the murder of a homeless man who was beaten to death in an alley in Logan Square.
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Institutions and Impersonal Exchange: The European Experience
CDDRL Research Seminar
Date and Time
April 6, 2005
Avner Greif - The Bowman Family Endowed Professor in Humanities and Sciences and Professor, by courtesy of History, and Senior Fellow, by courtesy at SIEPR
Avner Greif, noted Stanford Economic historian, will speak on his current research. Avner Greif received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University and his B.A. from Tel Aviv University. His research interests include European economic history, the historical development of economic institutions, their interrelations with political, social and cultural factors and their impact on economic growth. His current research focuses on institutional development and economic growth in pre-modern Europe, as well as coercion and markets.
Greif's recent publications include "A Theory of Endogenous Institutional Change," (with David Laitin) American Political Science Review, 2004; "Cultural Beliefs and the Organization of Society: Historical and Theoretical Reflection on Collectivist and Individualist Societies," The Journal of Political Economy, (October 1994); and "Coordination, Commitment and Enforcement: The Case of the Merchant Gild" (with Paul Milgrom and Barry Weingast), The Journal of Political Economy, (August 1994).
Avner Greif is a faculty associate at CDDRL.
Encina Ground Floor Conference Room
Encina Hall
616 Serra St., E008 (Ground floor)
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
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Kimberly A. Fraser


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|Fishing remains good for walleyes, muskies
The winter recreational conditions are near perfect at the time of this writing. There is enough snow to keep the snowmobilers happy and great ice conditions for the fishermen.
More snow will make it tough to get around on the ice. On some of the bigger lakes, some anglers have plowed roads out on the ice. As far as ice thickness, there are anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of ice out there. Still, when going to areas that are new, exercise some care and check
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