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MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan has made it clear that acquiring pitching was his top objective this offseason. He did just that on Tuesday, adding another arm to bolster the American League's worst rotation. The Twins signed veteran right-hander Mike Pelfrey to a one-year contract, according to the Associated Press. The 6-foot-7 Pelfrey previously spent his entire seven-year major league career with the New York Mets. Pelfrey, 28, pitched in just three games last season with the Mets before having Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. It remains unclear whether Pelfrey will be ready to jump into the Twins' rotation on Opening Day or if his elbow will need more time to recover from his May 1 surgery. In his last full season in the majors in 2011, Pelfrey was 7-13 with a 4.74 ERA in 34 games. Perhaps his best season came in 2010, when he was 15-9 with a 3.66 ERA and logged a career-high 204 innings. That year, he struck out a career-high 113 batters a...
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PLAYERS: Mike Pelfrey, Scott Diamond, Vance Worley, Kevin Correia, Kyle Gibson
TEAMS: Minnesota Twins, New York Mets
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Elmbridge Eagles win the first tournament of the season in a thrilling final match played during the half time of the Super Leauge game.
The Unbeaten Eagles won 4 hard fought matches to earn the right to play in front of the Sky Sports cameras last Saturday. Commited tackling and superb offloads helped the team to a victory over an excellent Medway side infront of thousands of people. It was an evening the players, parents or coaches won't forget in a hurry!
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BUFFALO, NY ( WKBW ) Christa Seychew describes the friendly culinary competition among the cooks at the upcoming 'Taste Of Buffalo' with Patrick Taney and Ginger Geoffery.
This weekend, the streets of Downtown Buffalo will be filled with people, tents, trailers, and the scent of good food, as nearly 450,000 enjoy the flavor of our region at the annual Taste of Buffalo presented by TOPS.
This year the Taste has added some new flair to this exciting annual event.
Throughout the weekend, the Culinary Stage (presented by Nickel City Chef, Artisan Kitchens & Baths, and Buffalo Spree magazine) will showcase exciting culinary competitions and demonstrations featuring top chefs from the WNY region. Located in the parking lot of New Era Cap, the stage will feature two evo outdoor flat top grills and custom cabinetry, as well as a tented seating area that accommodates 125 onlookers. Giveaways and food sampling accompany each scheduled event, providing an exciting and interactive audience experience.
The schedule, developed by Feed Your Soul (the producers of the hit Nickel City Chef series) includes several pro competitions such as a knife skills competition sponsored by CUTCO called "All Prepped Out," and a cook-off where two Buffalo sous chefs will have only 45 minutes to prepare two dishes featuring a secret ingredient. In each instance, the winner will be determined by a panel of judges which will include food professionals and restaurant critics from throughout the region. One lucky audience member will be chosen to act as a judge at each cooking competition.
Also included are two cooking demonstrations. The first takes place on Saturday afternoon and features Chef JJ Richert of Torches restaurant illustrating how simple it is to cook "French in a Flash". Richert won the 2009 Taste of Buffalo Chairman's Choice award, as well as the 2010 Taste of Buffalo award for Best Overall Food. His larger than life personality, along with his passion for tattoos, custom motorcycles and rock n' roll, make him one of Buffalo's most recognized chefs. On Sunday, Independent Health will present "Fresh and Healthy Cooking" with Chef Kate Elliott of Merge restaurant. Chef Elliott has a way with raw, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian cooking. She will demonstrate simple and tasty dishes that anyone can make at home.
On Sunday morning, Artisan Kitchens & Baths and Cambria will present "Flapjack Fun" sponsored by Smucker's Snack n' Waffles. It features Chef Marco Sciortino of Marco's restaurant and Tucker Curtin of Lake Effect Diner in a pancake challenge where a pre-selected panel of kids will determine which chefs flips the best flapjack. We welcome families to join us for this exciting and fun event!
Last but not least, for those of you who haven't yet made it to a Nickel City Chef competition, you can catch a mini version of one on both Saturday or Sunday, as the Nickel City Chefs challenge one another in unique and tasty culinary competitions. Chef JJ Richert of Torches and Chef Krista Van Wagner of Curly's will vie for the title in Battle: Taco on Saturday, and on Sunday, Nickel City Chef Adam Goetz of Sample will face off against former Nickel City challenger Mary Ann Giordano of the Creekview. Both chefs will try to win the judges' favor by preparing their best version of delicious snacks from aorund the world in Battle: Street Food.
The schedule, featuring times, participants, and judges is listed below, but can also be found online at: http://www.tasteofbuffalo.com/culinary-stage-2011
Located in New Era Cap Front Parking Lot
Stop by, relax and enjoy a show under a nice cool tent. Experience side-by-side, one-of-a-kind cooking competitions and demonstrations. Before each show, our servers will bring you delicious samples of TOPS brand items, Cabot Creamery Cheese and Newman's Own Salsa. Get a seat early for the Independent Health's Fresh & Healthy cooking demo. Audience members will be selected at random to help judge the competitions and the audience will get pom poms to help root for their favorite chef!
*Culinary Schedule is subject to change.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Sous Chef Battle
Chef James Gehrke of Sample (Buffalo) and Chef Ryan McNeela of Creekview (Williamsville) will compete to complete the two best dishes in 45 minutes featuring a secret ingredient. This should be a fierce competition, as a restaurant's second in command is rarely given the opportunity to show their culinary ability in a public forum. Judges for this event include: Chef Mike Andrzejewski of the critically-acclaimed Sea Bar, Alan Bedenko, food critic for Buffalo Spree magazine, Musician and foodie Nelson Starr, and one lucky audience member.
2PM - 3PM Nickel City Chef presents Battle: Taco
There are a thousand ways to make a taco, but which one is best? Nickel City Chef Krista Van Wagner of Curly's (Lackawanna) will compete against Nickel City Chef JJ Richert of Torches (Kenmore) to win the hearts of our panel of judges with their best interpretation of the humble taco. Judges for this event include: Andrew Galarneau, food writer for The Buffalo News, chef and cookbook author (Mexican Flavors, 2010) Laura Anhalt, food blogger Don Burtless of BuffaloEats.org and one lucky audience member.
4PM - 5PM JJ Richert, Buffalo's Hottest Chef presents French in a Flash
JJ Richert, owner and chef of the four-star Torches restaurant, won the 2009 Taste of Buffalo Chairman's Choice award, as well as the 2010 Taste of Buffalo award for Best Overall Food. His larger than life personality, along with his passion for tattoos, custom motorcycles and rock n' roll, make him one of Buffalo's most recognized and beloved chefs. Chef Richert will demonstrate how to prepare a full evening of delicious and very simple French classics, allowing homecooks to take advantage of local, seasonal produce when preparing a meal for family and friends.
Blue Light Lime Culinary Challenge presented by TOPS Markets
Four finalists compete to become the Labatt Light Lime recipe victor. Celebrity judges taste each contestant's dish made with Labatt Light Lime and will select the grand winner.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
11AM - 11:30AM Flapjack Fun
A panel of kid judges pick the perfect pancake. Kids, come watch Marco Sciortino of Marco's and Tucker Curtin of Lake Effect Diner flip their favorite flapjacks in hopes of being crowned the Prince of Pancakes.
12PM - 1PM All Prepped Out! — sponsored by CUTCO
Featuring Brett Brennan of Sea Bar, Ken Foland of Merge, and Hanna Youngling of Toro!
Chef Brett Brennan of Sea Bar (Buffalo), Chef Ken Foland of Merge, and Chef Hanna Youngling of Toro (Buffalo) are vying for a trophy and bragging rights with this exciting competition. Speed, dexterity, and skill are required as these chefs race through a series of timed heats based on basic kitchen skills (i.e. chopping onions, separating eggs, julienning carrots, breaking down chickens). In this competition, precision and technique are as important as finishing first. Judges for this event include: Chef Mark Mistriner and Chef John Matwijkow of Niagara Culinary Institute, and Chef John Santora of Alfred State College.
2PM - 3PM Nickel City Chef presents Battle: Street Food
Street food is all the rage, and in this exposition, Nickel City Chef Adam Goetz of Sample (Buffalo) will compete against Nickel City Challenger Mary Ann Giordano of Creekview Restaurant (Williamsville) to win the hearts of our panel of judges with their best savory street food item. Judges include: Pete Cimino and Chef Chris Dorsaneo, founders of Buffalo's first food truck, Lloyd, well-respected local chef, James Roberts of Park Country Club, and one lucky audience member.
4PM - 5PM Fresh and Healthy Cooking with Chef Kate Elliott of Merge Restaurant presented by Independent Health
Learn techniques for preparing healthy meals for your family with Merge's own Chef Kate Elliott. Whether you are looking to learn about vegan, vegetarian, or raw cooking, Chef Elliott has the answers when it comes to preparing delicious and nutritious fare. Get your seat early for the Independent Health T-shirt toss.


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Friars and Pirates tip-off at 7:00 p.m. on February 18 in South Orange, N.J.
2011-2012: Did not play in the Friars' first eight games of the season due to injury...Returned to the court against Villanova on December 7 and played 21 games overall, including 17 appearances in the starting line-up...Averaged 6.1 points, 2.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game... In 114 career games, Wells recorded 264 assists and 134 steals... Tallied career-highs in scoring in back-to-back games against Clemson (13 points) on December 22 and Akron (15 points) on December 28... Marked the first time in her career at Providence that she has recorded double figures in back-to-back games... Posted eight double-digit games in her career, including four during the 2011-12 season...Friars posted a 7-1 record when Wells hits for double digits in the scoring column - including a perfect 4-0 in 2011-12.
2010-2011: Started each of the Friars' 29 games... Recorded a career-high 11 points against Rhode Island on November 17 and hit for double figures in the scoring column four times overall; marking the first four double digit games of her career... Dished a career-high nine assists against Pitt on February 15... Dished 7+ assists on the season, five times ...Pulled down a career-high nine rebounds against Villanova in the First Round of the BIG EAST Women's Basketball Championship on March 4... Also recorded nine points in that game, narrowly missing her first career double-double... Matched her career high with four steals against Alabama (11/27), Brown (12/3) and #24/22 Marquette (2/22)...Recorded a career-high two blocked shots against Georgetown on January 15... With her five assists against #22/24 Marquette, she eclipsed 200 assists for her career and owns 215 through three seasons with the program... Recorded a single-season career best of 101 assists in 2010-11 (previous best was 62 in 2008-09)... Became the first player at PC to hand out 100+ assists in a single season since 2007-08, and just the second player to achieve the feat in a single-season during the last decade... Averaged 6.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.
2009-2010: Appeared in each of Providence's 34 games this season and was been a member of the starting line-up four times... Matched her career high of nine points against #1/1 Connecticut on February 20... Recorded a season-high five rebounds and four assists against Pepperdine on November 27...Matched season-high of four assists against #8/9 Duke on January 3...Dished three-or-more assists in six games during the 2009-10 campaign... Recorded a season-high three steals against #8/9 Duke (1/3)...Averaged 3.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game.
2008-09: Played all 30 games and appeared in the starting line-up 11 times... Led the Friars in assists (62) with an average of 2.1 assists per game... Also averaged 2.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game... Scored a season-best nine points against Massachussetts on December 3... Grabbed a season-high five rebounds vs. Portland (11/22)... Dished a season-best five assists in four different games... Grabbed a season-best four steals at Massachusetts on December 3.
AT A.B. MILLER HIGH SCHOOL: Totaled four varsity letters in basketball at Jurupa Valley (2004-06) and A.B. Miller (2006-08)...Also earned two letters in track and one in golf...Captained the basketball team for three seasons...Named to the First All-CIF Team in 2007-08 season...Member of CIF All-Academic squad from 2004-08...Hit eight three pointers in a game in May of 2006...Had best season as a sophomore when she averaged 16 points, four rebounds and four assists...Jurupa Valley team won league championship twice...A.B. Miller team went undefeated and won league championship twice, 2 CIF Championships and were State Regional Finalists.
PERSONAL: Daughter of John and Nyla Wells ... Born May 10, 1990...Has three sisters, Devin, Tamara and Chloe...Chloe is a member of the Duke University women's basketball team... Business economics major with a minor in finance.
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Americans are trying to hang on to 1 cupBy DOUG FERGUSON
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | September 29,2013The Presidents Cup looks more like the Ryder Cup every year, at least in one respect. One team does all the winning.
Its about the only cup the Americans can win anymore.
Tiger Woods, who has won the Memorial five times, returns to Muirfield Village in Dublin, Ohio, with a strong American team that is a heavy favorite to win the Presidents Cup and keep its record perfect on home soil.
Since this event began in 1994 as a chance for players outside Europe to compete in matches styled after the Ryder Cup, the International team has won just one time. That was 15 years ago in Australia, where the Americans spent most of their time counting money won at the casinos or spending it while shopping online for Christmas gifts.
The last three matches havent even been close.
Its not a question of beating the Americans. Its a question of winning the cup. And I think thats something thats really important to the International team, said Nick Price, who takes over the captaincy from Greg Norman. Weve had a tough time. So what Im trying to figure out is how do we turn the tide?
International players have been talking over the last several years about the need to win or at least make it interesting on Sunday to keep golf fans from losing interest. Woods, not surprisingly, doesnt see it that way.
We like the way its gone, Woods said, and wed like to keep it going that way.
The last time Price was involved in this competition was the last time it was close. The matches were so tight in South Africa that Price, a three-time major champion and dignified member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, snapped the putter over his knee after missing a short putt.
Those matches ended in darkness after Woods and Ernie Els had played three playoff holes, both conceding the pressure was as great as they had ever felt. It ended in a tie, and ever since the Presidents Cup has been a mismatch.
On paper, this one doesnt appear to be much different.
The Americans are so strong that it didnt have room on its 12-man team for Jim Furyk, Dustin Johnson or Bubba Watson.
Fred Couples, back as captain for the third time, used one of his picks on 20-year-old Jordan Spieth, who started the year with no status and finished No. 10 on the PGA Tour money list. Price used his picks on two players who didnt win a single tournament this year.
The International rookies include Brendon de Jonge, Richard Sterne and Branden Grace. The American rookies in the Presidents Cup include Keegan Bradley and Jason Dufner, who have won two of the last three PGA Championships.
On paper, everything seems great, Brandt Snedeker said. But its not played on paper. Those guys are going to be very well-coached. Theyre very, very good players with a track record at Muirfield. They probably have a better record, taking Tiger out of it.
Then again, the International team might feel as though it has nothing to lose.
The pressure will be on the Americans. If they fail to win, it will be the first time they have not held any of the professional cups Europe has won the Solheim Cup the last two years, including last month in Colorado, and Europe has won the last two Ryder Cups, and seven of the last nine.
So why cant they seem to lose the Presidents Cup?
The pressure isnt as great, for starters. Europe plays for its tour in the Ryder Cup. The International team plays under a manufactured flag. Most of the players already are PGA Tour members, and in many cases live in the same neighborhood as the U.S. players.
Muirfield Village is the course Jack Nicklaus built for his Memorial. It becomes the first golf course to host the Ryder Cup (1987), Solheim Cup (1998) and Presidents Cup. History could be on the side of the International team. It was at Muirfield Village that the Americans lost the Ryder Cup at home for the first time.
Ernie Els is the only player who celebrated an International win, even though they seem to celebrate just as hard when they lose. Masters champion Adam Scott was on the team in South Africa in 2003, and he was among the most vocal on the second green when captains Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player agreed to tie the cup. Thats when Nicklaus reminded Player that the defending champion keeps the cup. Scott wanted Els to keep playing, and then they teams agreed to share the cup.
Still, the Australian has been on every team since then and it always ends the same way.
I feel its important for the Internationals to win and just for myself, for my own satisfaction of being on a winning team, which I havent done in my career, Scott said. I want to experience that kind of elation with a bunch of other guys around me.
Even on a team with Woods, most of the American attention is on Spieth, the 20-year-old who has dazzled this year. Unlike the Ryder Cup, the captains are together when they fill in their lineups six foursomes and fourballs matches Thursday and Friday, five of each format on Saturday, 12 singles on Saturday.
It might be fitting for Spieth to take on 21-year-old Hideki Matsuyama of Japan on Sunday, who has had a big year himself. Matsuyama has won three times in Japan, risen to No. 30 in the world and had top 10s in the U.S. Open and British Open.
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by Andrew Harrison live in Altrincham -- John Murray prospered amongst friends last night, blowing clean through long-time domestic rival Jon Jono Thaxton in Altrincham. In doing so, he wrenched back the British lightweight title which had been stripped from the marauding Mancunian after he had failed to make weight last time out against Scott Lawton.
Murray, who moves to 28-0 (16), was controlled yet full of fire amidst a tinderbox atmosphere, pacing impatiently in the ring as he awaited Thaxtons arrival to the strains of Frank Sinatra.. The end was indeed near for the Norfolk veteran and after now losing four of his last five, it is hoped that the curtain has finally fallen for this marvellous servant of British boxing.
With trainer Joe Gallagher focussing his man throughout the preliminaries, Murray calmly sized Thaxton up in the first, utilising the opener as a high level reconnaissance mission.
Thaxton, the former European lightweight champion took the round, boxing in small circles and out-hustling his studious opponent with the use of short, quick and flicking punches; Murray though had seen all that he needed to.
The young man began to cook in the second, landing four beautiful right hand shots which sent spray flying off Thaxtons head. Jono fired back bravely, yet despite being highlighted as the puncher going in, the man from Norwich seemed to lack real dig in his punches.
Murray dominated the third round; landing leg stiffening left hooks and right uppercuts as he found his range. Seemingly unable to miss the target, he began to swarm on Thaxton, ramming home heavy right hands to head and body.
The fight was all over in the fourth, Murray landing a crunching right hand which caused Thaxton to visibly sag. As the young man moved in with a follow up barrage, referee Howard Foster called time on proceedings with what looked a somewhat premature stoppage.
On this form, Murray is now ready to move beyond domestic level and a crack at European champion Anthony Mezaache has been mooted whilst he himself mentioned Aussie action man Michael Katsidis. The name the fans called for however and one which reverberated around Altrincham leisure centre was that of long time domestic rival, WBA light welterweight champ, Amir Khan.
If Murray can continue to win as impressively as he did here, they may well get their wish.
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What Joss Whedon Gets Wrong About the Word 'Feminist'
To claim that equality is the natural order is to forget the entire history of feminism.
To claim that equality is the natural order is to forget the entire history of feminism.
I get it—you're a decent guy. I can even believe it. You've never raped anybody. You would NEVER rape anybody. You're upset that all these feminists are trying to accuse you of doing something, or connect you to doing something, that, as far as you're concerned, you've never done and would never…
I will never ever be able to emphasize how important and dead-on this post is.
The purpose of feminism isn't to make a particular type of woman. The idea that there are inherently wrong and inherently right 'types' of women is what's screwed feminism for so long – this belief that 'we' wouldn't accept slaggy birds, dim birds, birds that bitch, birds that hire cleaners, birds that stay at home with their kids, birds that have pink Mini Metros with 'Powered By Fairy Dust!' bumper stickers, birds in burkas, or birds that like to pretend, in their heads, that they're married to Zach Braff from Scrubs, and that you sometimes have sex in an ambulance while the rest of the cast watch and, latterly, clap. You know what? Feminism will have all of you.
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I just want to keep reblogging this over and over and over and over and over for everyone who keeps moaning that women who have sex or children or drive tractors or eat "too many" crisps or slap people when they're exasperated or don't separate their wash or employ a cleaner or drink gin from the bottle or don't ever go on a single date or like pink or don't like pink or shave or don't shave are failing feminism.
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The subtle flavor of smoked shrimp combined with the rich flavor of the smoked sausage comes together with a huge flavor burst in your mouth with this wonderful duet of an appetizer. I asked my Facebook fans to help me name this appetizer and while we had more than 800 suggestions, I could only pick one of them. The winning name for this smoked shrimp wrapped around a sausage round is... … [Read more...]
Shrimp & Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapeños
I have written on several occasions about these glorious smoked, bacon wrapped, cream cheese stuffed jalapeños (known in the smoking community as Atomic Buffalo Turds or ABT's for short). Well.. this week I have taken that same concept and added a jumbo shrimp into the jalapeño pepper just before stuffing it with cheese and they are amazing. Quite easy to prepare and it doesn't take them long … [Read more...]
Smoked Pulled Pork Stuffed Mushrooms
I happen to love smoked mushrooms but I do realize that not everyone is as big of a fan of these as I am. For this reason, I am going to show you how to make a couple of fillings for the smoked mushrooms, but know that they will work just as well stuffed into small sweet peppers, jalapeños sliced in half, stuffed then wrapped in bacon, or even as a chip dip (think Fritos® Scoops). I do suggest … [Read more...]
Miniature Smoked Bacon Wrapped Fatty
The smoked bacon wrapped fatty has been around for a while and it is probably one of the best smoking recipes around. For those not in the know, a smoked bacon wrapped fatty is simply a pound of sausage, rolled out flat, stuffed with cheese, veggies, other meats, whatever the mind can think up, and then wrapped in a blanket of bacon that has been weaved together carefully. It is then smoked for … [Read more...]
Smoked Chicken Cherry Bombs
Super Bowl parties are the perfect time to bring out the appetizers and these smoked chicken cherry bombs and other smoked super bowl snacks will be the perfect way to celebrate as you cheer your team to victory with your family and friends. I have also included some links to favorite recipes for smoked wings, pulled pork hot dogs, smoked chicken cherry bombs and of course no appetizer or snack … [Read more...]
Smoked Salmon Candy
This smoked salmon candy also called "indian candy" was, at one time, a staple food while traveling away from home where cooking was difficult or near impossible. Nowadays, it is just a great, slightly sweet, and sometimes savory, high protein snack. I don't make this treat often but when I do it doesn't last very long. Even the folks who say they don't care for it, find themselves nibbling … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Make Smoked Armadillo Eggs
One of my all-time favorite appetizers is the smoked armadillo eggs and I am going to show you how to do them in 3 different ways. Perfect for serving while you're waiting on the ribs, brisket, or pork shoulder to get done and folks will go nuts when they bite into it and realize that the inside is hot and creamy and oozes out with every bite. These are usually served as appetizers … [Read more...]
More Smoked Appetizers & Finger Foods
I get a lot of requests for smoked appetizers and finger foods to serve at parties or just as a snack while your guests wait on the main attractions. Well, I've been working on a few of my own and searching all over for others that I can try and I am prepared to show you some of them in this newsletter. I love appetizers.. maybe as much as any other part of the meal and one of my … [Read more...]
Smoked Eggs
Did you know that you can easily make smoked eggs in your home smoker? Yes you can and to me, the smoked flavor really sets them off. I am not one to eat boiled eggs however, with the smoky flavor on these, I will sit down and eat several. They can also be made into deviled eggs, egg salad etc. and the smoke really compliments the recipe. The first thing you want to do is … [Read more...]
Smoked Corned Beef Rollups
Smoked corn beef rollups are a great way to use up leftover corned beef. I have been known to smoke a corned beef brisket just for the sole purpose of making a batch of these rollups or pinwheels as some folks call them. That little jar in the center of the rollups is my very own concoction using my barbecue sauce and the recipe is as follows: Jeff's Spicy Mustard … [Read more...]


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According to census conducted in the year 2000, population of Tifton was 15060; with its density being 651.1 per sq. Km. median income with respect to a ... More household was found to be $30234; whereas that with respect to a family was calculated to be $37023. Per capita income for city was figured out to be $16455. Around 26.9%25 of total population was observed to be well below poverty line; inclusive of 41%25 of the ones below 18 years of age.
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Executive Director of the SC NAACP Dwight James is starting a state-wide effort to get people to the polls. The civil right's agency will be promoting the importance of voting in this mid-term election as an opportunity to make a difference in the Confederate flag issue, as well as the Medicaid issue. Opponents want state lawmakers to remove the Confederate flag from the monument in front of the Statehouse. And critics say that conservatives in state govwernment who have refused to accept federal Medicaid funds for some of the state's neediest citizens will cause the deaths of approximately 1300 residents this year alone, according to a study by Harvard University. Read more >>>
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SC Progressive Network Leader On Labor Movement and Haley "Dismantling Civilization"The SC AFL-CIO plans constant Get-Out-the-Vote efforts between now and election day in November, to include a series of phone banks, drawing upon labor volunteers from around the state, who will place calls to labor supporters around the state. Read more >>>
SC lawmaker says it's imperative that everyone vote!Democratic candidate Bakari Sellers spoke to the Central Labor Council(CLC) of the Midlands during a meeting in Columbia. The state representative from Bamburg County, who was recently endorsed by Anderson Mayor Terence Roberts as well as the SC AFL-CIO, told the small group of labor leaders that he and gubernatorial candidate Vincent Sheheen want to get at least 30% of the African-American voters to vote in the general election. That, he said, could win the election for Democrats and make a giant different for the state. Read more >>>
Nov. 4 is creeping up fast, and working people are knocking on doors, making phone calls and making sure their friends and neighbors are registered to vote so we're electing the kind of candidates who speak for us, not CEOs and corporations. You can make a big difference this election. It's as easy as picking up the phone and telling people who matter to you what's at stake this November. Make a call today, we're counting on you! Read more >>>
While volunteers around the country are on street corners, outside of groceries stores, at bus and subway stops and elsewhere to help people register to vote, you can get started right now, right here with just one click. If we're going to beat back the attack on working families by the likes of Mitch McConnell, Scott Walker, the Koch brothers and other extremists, all of us—you and your family and friends—must be registered to vote. Read more >>>
The SC AFL-CIO Labor Person of the Year was named during that organization's annual convention held in Georgetown, SC earlier this month.
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Governor South Carolina Nikki Haley has begun airing her new television campaign ad, which not only attacks Democratic opponent Sen. Nick Sheheen, but also the labor movement.
You've heard of the multi-billion dollar political colossus known as the Koch Brothers. The AFL-CIO is introducing "The Koch Sisters" to the American electorate – a national project featuring two women, Karen and Joyce, who share the same last name, but not the same values.Read more >>>
Sept. 6th was the 80th Anniversary of Textile Industry Massacre in Honea Path, SC. When a documentary on the subject was first produced, SC ETV chose not to run it, but the state network has aired the program several times this month. The final showing will be September 25th, 10pm.
On the morning of Sept. 6, 1934, in the tiny town of Honea Path, friends and neighbors came to blows in a labor dispute. When it was over, seven people were dead and 30 others wounded....
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Check this out! Great story about SC AFL-CIO President Erin McKee-- a perfect way to recognize Labor Day by one of the region*s largest newspapers, Charleston's Post and Courier, which has statewide distribution. Read it here !
Charles Brave with the ILA leading a chant at the 2014 SC AFL-CIO Convention
The SC AFL-CIO held it's annual convention in Georgetown, as it has done for eight years in a row, drawing more union representatives from all around South Carolina and other states than the event has in recent years, according to group president Erin McKee.
The group heard from numerous guest speakers, including Mark Dimondstein, International President of the American Postal Workers Union, who told attendees that the US postal service has served the public everywhere in the country for 239 years and still supports itself from its profits. "But those who want to make money off of it for themselves are trying to privatize the organization, and that would affect mail service," he said.Read more >>>
Sen. Sanders speaks on education in America in Columbia, SC before a large crowd including union members
US Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, longtime known for his pro-labor stance, spoke several times in Columbia, SC, meeting with union leaders and supporters. Sanders indicated that he was open to a possible presidential bid in 2016 but stopped short of saying what ticket he would run on. Sanders has been counted as a Democrat for the purposes of committee assignments but does not belong to a formal political party and appears as an independent on the ballot. He did indicate during a question and answer period that running as a Democrat was not out of the question. Sanders chairs the Senate Committee on Veteran's Affairs and had been in Charlotte the day before receiving the prestigious Patriot Award from the American Legion during that organization's national convention. Read more >>>
It's pretty frustrating seeing all the headlines that claim the economy is alive and kicking. Sure, there is economic growth and a steady increase in jobs, but what kind of jobs are we talking about exactly? Well, they aren't the kind of jobs we think of first when it comes to steady, middle-class jobs. No big surprise here, low-wage service sector jobs like those in the fast-food industry are seeing the biggest gains. Bryce Covert at The New Republic has a nice summary of what America's workers are up against when it comes to wages. Read more >>>
When President Barack Obama first announced his candidacy for president, he said: "I am running in this race because of what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. called 'the fierce urgency of now.' Because I believe that there's such a thing as being too late. And that hour is almost upon us." Like Dr. King, our president was calling on America to make real the promises of our democracy. That fierce urgency of now is here for thousands of refugee children from Central America. I know many of these kids' stories because it is my story, too. Read more >>>
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More than 40 protesters stood on busy roads in Charleston (Thursday 5/15/14) calling for a $15 minimum wage. A 6am demonstration took place in front of a Burger King, and one later that morning was conducted in front of a McDonalds(check out the SC AFL-CIO on Facebook for a collection of photos!)
Delegates flocked from around South Carolina for the state's annual Democratic Convention held in Coluimbia. It was kicked off by the annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner Friday night, as well as Congressman Clyburn's World Famous Fish Fry, which has become an institution over the years. Read more >>>
Check out this story from Live5 News!!
US Senator Bernie Sanders and congressional hopeful Gloria Bromell Tinubu addressed a large crowd in Charleston, calling for fair wages for working people, and issuing a call to arms against conservative big business forces that may require a wake up from the "American Dream." Sanders, a Vermont senator, is the longest-serving independent in congressional history. He said that the US middle class is quickly disappearing. He said workers are producing more, earning much less, and that people are getting really angry. Read more >>>
It's not a recognized holiday for many, and you won't see it on most calendars.
But this year marks the 25th anniversary of Workers Memorial Day in the United States. It is also the 43th anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the right of every worker to a safe job. This is a hats off, a Thank You, to all those workers, over the decades and throughout the centuries, who have paid the ultimate price, just trying to support their families. Workplace fatalities and injuries have declined, but that progress isn't due purely to the OSHA law.Read more >>>
Here's Gov. Haley expressing her love for the labor movement, SC Auto Summit in Greenville. View Interview
Labor delegates came from around the state for the SC AFL-CIO's annual Legislative Conference held at the organization's conference center, endorsing candidates for congressional races as well as those running for state offices and local house districts. Approximately 40 attendees also heard from a day-full of speakers concerning political issues.
Congressman James Clyburn addressed the group on the issue of raising the minimum wage, saying that the US was built on the backs of those who were willing to work hard. A federal bill would raise the minimum to $10.10 per hour.Read more >>>
Members of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) from Columbia SC Local 807 protested Thursday(April 24th) at a Staples store against what they called a sweetheart deal between the U.S. Postal Service and a retailer that is privatizing postal retail services and replacing postal jobs with lower-wage jobs. They were joined by members of the Columbia Central Labor Council and representatives of the SC AFL-CIO. Read more >>>
Anti-ALEC Letter Draws Comparison Between Ideals of Different Groups
In April The State Newspaper published a letter focusing on SC AFL-CIO President Erin McKee's statements at a January Statehouse rally, where she drew attention to the dangers of ALEC. The letter received many comments on the paper's website as well as on Facebook.Read more >>>
"Political subdivision's authority to set minimum wage or other benefits": Derailed! This bill would have amended a 2002 law (brought to SC by ALEC) that prevents any local government from setting a minimum wage higher than the federal minimum. The amendment would have prohibited ANY required employee benefits, like sick leave. The bill, which passed the House last year, was heard in the Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee March 26. It was voted out, but Sen. John Scott (D-Richland) attached a minority report on the bill and placed an objection that moves it to the bottom of the Senate's calendar. Scott said he was "surprised at the amount of heat he took" for stopping the bill. Below is an op ed piece written by Brett Bursey with the SC AFL-CIO:
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Immediately after SC Governor Nikki Haley appeared at an automotive industry conference in Greenville and attacked unions, saying that new companies were not welcome in South Carolina if they plan to bring a union with them, SC AFL-CIO President issued a letter to the editors of news publications around the state. Haley said, "Unions are trying to come to South Carolina...My wearing heels is not a fashion statement...we're kicking them everyday and we'll continue to kick them." Her comments came days after UAW failed to organize at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee.
"She is lying when she says there are no unions in South Carolina and she knows she is lying," McKee said.Read more >>>
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Transport Workers (TWU) Local 527 provides support services for U.S. troops as they train and learn signal command at the Fort Gordon military base in Augusta, Ga. TWU members do everything from issuing and repairing equipment and vehicles to making sure the well water is safe to drink and the facilities are heating and cooling properly. Read the full article>>>
SC AFL-CIO President Erin McKee participated in a panel discussion held by the Democratic Women's Council, which conducted a day of events at the State House encouraging more women to run for political office. McKee discussed the AFL-CIO's support of candidates, "who support unions and aren't afraid to say so, but also those people who are going to be strong, viable candidates." She talked about Governor Nikki Haley's attack on unions and how during a conference concerning the automotive industry in Greenville, Haley stated that there were no unions in the state... Read more >>>
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Vice President Joe Biden promoted needed improvements at the Port of Charleston from its Columbus St. Terminal on the early afternoon of Monday, Sept. 16.
About 40 members of local labor unions, including the International Longshoremen's Association that serves the port, attended the event by direct invitation from the White House, and made up the largest collective group amongst the 240 attendees.Read more >>>
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Westminster woman refuses to turn daughter overJanuary 12,2013WESTMINSTER A Westminster woman was arrested for allegedly refusing to turn her daughter over to the Department for Children and Families.
Christina Allcock, 42, was charged with custodial interference and disturbing the peace at her Westminster home on Thursday.
State Trooper Matt Steeves said Allcock was uncooperative and hostile toward State Police who had to assist the Department for Children and Families in delivering an emergency care order.
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Message From the Student Government President
My Fellow Owls!
Welcome to one of the most beautiful universities in the nation! My name is Michael Cepeda, your Student Government President. There has never been a better time to join the FAU Family than right now. Over the past few years FAU has grown faster than ever to become a first choice university for students across the country. As the most diverse university in the state of Florida, you will have the unique opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. The memories made here will be ones that you'll cherish for the rest of your life, so get ready!
Your time here at FAU will go by faster than you can imagine and before you know it, graduation will be around the corner. I highly encourage you to get involved with our one of a kind traditions, join one of our over 300 organizations on campus, and attend all of our athletics events as they are in fact, my personal favorite! With all of the opportunities FAU has to offer, you can truly find your home away from home quite quickly.
Greek life at FAU prides itself in evolving young leaders for our community and we are very big on school spirit! You'll see Greek life tailgating for athletic events, involved in organizations across campus, and even helping around our community in our many philanthropic efforts.
Student Government is here for you. One of the best ways to get started is to join our House of Representatives. It's a great way to learn what we have to offer, as well as meet other students who want to make an impact here at FAU!
The experience that you want to take from this next couple of years is in your hands alone now. Take advantage of the great lessons and opportunities FAU has to offer. The best years of your life are ahead of you so have fun and be smart. Don't forget that obtaining a diploma is our number one goal! If you ever should have any questions, please feel free to stop by the Student Government Office and we will do our best to assist you.
On behalf of the student body, I want to welcome you to Florida Atlantic University! Go Owls!
Always Proud, Always Atlantic,
Michael Cepeda
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Peter Galli reports on the LF's debut podcast with Linus Torvalds and focuses on licensing.
"Torvalds, a vocal critic of GPL v3 while it was being drafted, prefers GPL v2, he told Jim Zemlin, the executive director of the Linux Foundation, Jan. 8 in the first in a series of podcasts titled "Open Voices," which will feature the industry's top open source and Linux leaders."
Paul Krills reports on the LF's Open Voices podcast series that debuted today with a podcast between Jim and Linus.
Matt Asay blogs on Glyn Moody's recent article on the threats to Microsoft, discussing how Google has used its open source software.
Jack Germain reports on how open source developers make the move from academic degree to getting hired.
Justin Ryan reports on the results of the Desktop Linux survey.
"According to the survey, which had more than double the number of respondents this year, desktop Linux is having a growth spurt, especially in the business market. Forty percent (40%) of businesses with one more more Linux desktops reported they were running Linux on at least half their desktop machines."
Paul Krill covers the announcement of the Linux Developer Symposium to be held in Beijing on February 19-20.
"The event will address desktop, server and embedded Linux opportunities, the foundation said. Speakers include Andrew Morton, Linux kernel maintainer; Coly Li, Novell file system maintainer and Matt Mackall, embedded expert and kernel developer. Also scheduled to appear is Jim Zemlin, foundation executive director."
Steven Vaughan-Nichols covers the final tallies of the Linux Desktop survey which showed a record number of users this year.
Check out Jack Germain's interview with Jim to find out where LF sees Linux in the year head.
Jack Germain writes a guide for choosing a Linux Distro, including thoughts by Dan Kohn.
John Fontana predicts that 2008 will be the year that Linux and open source show that hard work really pays off, including commentary by Jim and Dan.


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IBP Negros Occidental chapter celebrates 40th anniversary
The Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Negros Occidental Chapter celebrates its 40th year anniversary on August 16 with the theme "IBP at 40: Leadership, Professionalism and a Passion for Making a Difference in the Legal Profession."
The event will also feature the induction of IBP-Negros Occidental Chapter 2013-2015 officers, newly-appointed judges and 2013 Bar passers.
The one-night event will be held at La Proa Ballroom, L'Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III.
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You Are The Umpire - Q&A session with Paul Trevillion, John Holder and Vic Marks - audio recording
After posting Paul Trevillions fine interview with Jonathan Agnew on Test Match Special recently, i was delighted to be contacted by both Paul and his agent, Peter Willis. They were both pleased with the way the TMS interview had gone, and were kind enough to invite me to the Guardian/Observer offices on Wednesday 3rd June for a Q&A session arranged with Paul and the umpire John Holder and chaired by Vic Marks of TMS and The Guardian to celebrate the launch of You Are The Umpire.
It was a fantastic evening - well attended by numerous fans clutching copies of the book, and all of us trying not to seem too sycophantic, but i personally was very excited to be able to stand and have a pleasant chat with the contributors. I found John Holder particularly to be a hugely intelligent and perceptive chap, with some fascinating insights into the world of cricket, especially for an armchair fan like myself. As he pointed out, he has the best place in the world to watch cricket from!
Below is an audio recording i made of the evening, which with kind permission from the contributors and The Guardian you can listen to. It's a lovely collection of memories and observations from Paul Trevillion and John Holder, so enjoy. Its a bit long so i've chopped it into two sections. It's perhaps not up to my usual standard of recording, done as it was on a small handheld flash recorder placed in the front row. Still, enough there to enjoy hopefully…
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Although most of us know Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga, she has actually been a working actress since the age of eight. Born in 1990, K-Stew, as she's affectionately known by her fans, admits that she has never been comfortable being the centre of attention and finds her huge fame hard to deal with. Neither she or her Twilight co-star Robert Pattinson have ever confirmed they're in a relationship but it's common knowledge that they have been dating ever since they met on set. As a notoriously private couple, they are rarely photographed together, much to most people's disappointment!See all the latest news and pictures below...
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Devotional For Dieters 5/25
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.
The Lord wants us to develop strong convictions. The best Chris-tians are the ones who are unwavering in their faith. God will help us develop a lot of iron so we might become totally committed to whatever we set our minds to. As dieters, we need that kind of con-viction. If we can stand firm in our resolve to lose weight, we can become examples of the power of God to change lives, physically as well as spiritually. When we commit our endeavors to the Lord, we raise them above personal goals and make them a part of our faith walk; a walk we never make alone.
Today's thought: Let my spirit be immovable, not my body!
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Last Saturday, Michigan wrapped up a tremendous regular season with a win against Indiana at the Crisler Center. This victory gave Michigan a 15-3 record in the Big Ten and the number one seed going into the conference tournament. Regardless of how they perform in the conference tournament, the Wolverines have more than likely locked up a two seed in the big dance with an outside chance of moving up to a one seed. Their resume includes two wins against both Michigan State and Ohio State (it feels so good to say that), and wins versus Iowa and Wisconsin. All of these teams have played their way into a tournament bid with Wisconsin expected to be on the two line with Michigan. The season is far from over though, and John Beilein's Wolverine's still have plenty of gas left in the tank. Here are 5 reasons Michigan is going to make their second straight final four in 2014.
1. Efficient Offense
Michigan runs an extremely efficient offense which limits turnovers and gets the most out of every possession. Michigan currently ranks 7th in the country in turnovers per game at 9.4. This not only means that Michigan is limiting the number of possessions that their opponents get, but it also means that the Wolverines are getting more shots at the rim. Getting more shots is particularly good when your team is in the top 20 in a country in field goal percentage. Michigan is shooting 48% from the field this season and 39.7% from three, which ranks 10th nationally. If that wasn't enough, Stauskas and crew are 7th in the nation in free throw percentage at 76.3%. If they're shooting, it's probably going in. Take a look at kenpom for a bunch of in depth statistics that nobody truly understands.
2. Star Power
Nik Stauskas is a 6'6 Canadian guy who plays for the Michigan Wolverines basketball team. He also happens to be really, really good. Stauskas brought home the Big Ten player of the year award and was a unanimous decision for first team all Big Ten. Nik averaged 17.4 points per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 45.8% from deep. Oh, and he averaged 3.4 assists per game and had an assist to turnover ratio of almost 2/1. There's also the 81.1% he shoots at the free throw line. Stauskas has really learned to play within John Beilein's system and let the game come to him. Earlier in the Big Ten season teams had begun to neutralize the sharpshooter by denying him the ball with their quickest player. The Wolverines have countered this by inserting a series of backdoor cuts and screens into their offense which led to a lot of easy baskets. Ball denial on Stauskas is no longer an option and the Michigan's offense has been running on all cylinders ever since.
3. Supporting Cast
As good as Nik Stauskas has been this year, Michigan is far from a one man show. Sophomore Caris Levert has really become a force to be reckoned with this season, often being Michigan's number two scoring option. Levert finished the regular season averaging 13.4 ppg, along 4.4 rebounds and almost 3 assists per game. Freshmen Derrick Walton and Zak Irvin have been consistent players capable of having big games, and Glenn Robinson III has been playing with a lot of confidence after his game winning shot against Purdue. Big men Jon Horford and Jordan Morgan are tasked with holding down the interior, a difficult task given Michigan's propensity to play smaller lineups. Typically only one of the big guys is on the court at a time, leaving them with a lot of the rebounding responsibilities.
4. John Beilein
John Beilein was hired in 2007 to take over a Michigan program that was struggling under coach Tommy Amaker. In Beilein's second season, he led Michigan to the NCAA tournament where they upset the Clemson Tigers in the first round. This was Michigan's first tournament appearance in 11 years. Beilein never looked back. Last season he led the 4th seeded Wolverines all the way to the National Championship game before being defeated by the Louisville Cardinals. After losing two players to the NBA draft and pre-season All-American Mitch McGary to injury many people thought that Michigan was destined for a down year. All he did was lead the team to a 15-3 conference record, an outright Big Ten title, and a sweep of both of Michigan's conference rivals, all on his way to being named Big Ten coach of the year by the media. If there's a game in the tournament that comes down to coaching adjustments, Michigan is going to be in good hands.
5. Experience
Aside from freshmen Derrick Walton and Zak Irvin, all of the Michigan rotational players have Final Four experience. Glenn Robinson, Nik Stauskas, Caris Levert, Jon Horford, Jordan Morgan, and even Spike Albrecht each played important roles in Michigan's tournament run last year. Experience can prove invaluable, as you never know what wrinkles other teams are going to bring to the table during tourny time. It's not uncommon to go from a run 'n' gun opponent to a team that likes to full court press to a coach that prefers to play at a slower pace all in succession. A team that is familiar with different styles and a team that is used to facing adversity (like being down ten points in pretty much every game this season) is a team that is going to be a tough out in the tournament.
The Wolverines exceeded expectations this season on their way to an outright Big Ten championship, but the real season begins now. Notching a few wins during the conference tournament will help solidify their seeding during the NCAA tournament, and hopefully give them an easier bracket to play in. Regardless, the boys in maize and blue are looking to once again make their mark and let everyone know that this program is here to stay. Maybe if Spike makes a few threes this time Michigan will be able to bring the trophy home.
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