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'Humanities' Archives
Critics in Love
This blog isn't wont to dole out dating advice. Thinking upon my own predicament trying to find romance, however, I realized that there's something unique and highly peculiar about trying to date a critic. By "critic", I don't just mean [Read More]
Loneliness of Learning
I'm at a seaside resort somewhere in the Aegean. I've just visited the Temple of Apollo today. Built 2,700 years ago, the temple was surrounded by stone blocks full of inscriptions in classical Greek, which of course I cannot read. I kicked myself why I [Read More]
Narcissus and scholarship revisited
Yesterday, I received a postcard from a friend studying in Rome that had the Italian Renaissance painter Caravaggio's famous depiction of Narcissus staring at his own reflection in the water. I remembered studying the painting in art history classes, and of course [Read More]
Peter Pan Syndrome: What's So Appealing about Eternal Adolescence?
I admit, I'm not the best person to write about this. I'm not a single male in his twenties. I'm a 40-year-old woman who's been married for 17 years. But I read a fascinating article in the September 8 Newsweek which compels me to ask the following questions. Is [Read More]
OOBE: Did It Ever Happen To You?
It was probably like 4 a.m. You could hear a pin drop in our dark bedroom. Those were the years when I used to meditate a lot, including early morning meditations at 3 a.m. in our living room. After half an hour of repeating my mantra in the dark while sitting in a [Read More]
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Thanks to StumbleUpon, the most enjoyable social media/bookmarking site thus far (and the official choice of ADHD users everywhere), I was introduced to TED.com last month. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. TED began in 1984, bringing together the best and [Read More]
Everything is Utterly Meaningless…. So What?
Why do we do what we do? That's one of those questions my peeps hate to ask. Aaron in particular. He wants the white picket fence, three kids, and the leave it to beaver lifestyle. So he's been saying for the past three or four years. I didn't buy it then [Read More]


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US Airways' intra-Pennsylvania fares to jump from $118 to $698
PITTSBURGH (AP) – US Airways' round-trip fare from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia will jump nearly 500% early next year once Southwest Airlines drops its nonstop service between the two cities.
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The nonrefundable round trip fare, not including taxes and fees, is now $118, but will jump to $698 after Southwest ends its service on Jan. 8, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Tuesday.
Airline analyst Michael Boyd, president of Boyd Group International in Evergreen, Colo., told the newspaper he's not surprised.
"That's what happens when you have less competition," said Boyd, who had predicted the fare hike.
Pittsburgh International Airport spokeswoman JoAnn Jenny said Southwest couldn't afford to operate the flights, which Boyd said were about half-full. US Airways flights on the route have been about three-quarters full.
"We had asked the community to support those Southwest flights, but passengers weren't choosing them," Jenny said. "The company could not afford to keep operating."
Boyd said, "Southwest was dying on that route."
US Airways spokeswoman Valerie Wunder said federal regulations limit what she can say about pricing policies but that the airline tries "to set fares based on what we think the market will bear."
Travelers willing to fly through airports in Detroit or Washington, D.C., will still be able to get fares under $200 — but with travel times of four to six hours, counting layovers. That means it will likely make sense for many frequent travelers to drive the 300 miles between the cities.
The newspaper said another option offered through the Orbitz travel website couples a flight from Pittsburgh to Newark, N.J., with Amtrak train service to Philadelphia for $117, excluding taxes and fees.
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Tag Archives: Bill Griffith
Comics Survey: Words, Part II
Ken Parille digs through 60 years of comics and says things about words. He explores a diverse creative cast, from Bill Griffith, Gabrielle Bell, and Julia Gfrörer to Jerry Siegel, John Byrne, and Grant Morrison — with a brief appearance by Otto Binder. Continue reading
Questions for Griffy
Shortly after the publication of Bill Griffith's Lost and Found: Comics 1969-2003, Gary Panter sent the cartoonist about 20 questions. Here's what came back. Continue reading
Bil Keane: An Appreciation
When Zippy met Billy. Bill Griffith remembers the Family Circus creator. Continue reading
Forty and Counting: Bill Griffith's Zippy
Zippy, the character, not the comic strip, passed the forty-year milestone late last year. Continue reading
The Comics Journal No. 278, October 2006
Featuring interviews of Bill Willingham and Bob Haney; reviews of Fun Home, Zap Comix #15, and more; a tribute to Jaxon. Continue reading
The Comics Journal No. 234, June 2001
Kim Deitch, Bill Griffith, Seth, Joe Sacco and Charles Burns talk to Gary Groth; Charles Brownstein interviews Marnie Ware, Erika Clowes, Wendy Jung and Carol Kovinick-Hernandez. Continue reading
The Comics Journal No. 193, February 1997
Featuring interviews with Seth, Terry Moore and Bill Schorr, plus an essay by Bill Griffith.
The Comics Journal No. 170, August 1994
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connected directly to a water heater, pulling water from it,
and dumping back into it. That's not the case with any of the
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A typical Vertex installation includes two tanks. In thiscase, three tanks are used. At the Shaw home, unlimitedhot water was the goal. Two 50-gal. Bradford White indirectunits (acting as buffer tanks) are piped between the desuper-heaters and an 80-gal. Bradford White, LP-fired water heater."We could have used a single 80-gal. buffer tank, but it actu-ally costs more than two 50-gal. tanks," says Youndt. "Whypay more for less capacity?"Ground water comes into the indirect tanks only, whichthe desuperheaters begin to heat by casting off excess Btus.The LP water heater draws heated domestic water from theindirect tanks.
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On The Natural Rights of Robots Made in the Imago Homo
I would like to thank Wipf and Stock Publishers for my review copy of James McGrath's latest book, Religion and Science Fiction.
I come to the chapter that I know that James McGrath would be very familiar with, his own, "Robots, Rights, and Religion." In this work, McGrath seeks to push the Christian theological imagination into the possible and what could be very real future. With the potential development of artificial intelligence which could theoretically imitate humans, would the self-awareness of AI technology necessarily entail natural rights and privileges? At this point, McGrath points to our brain's importance in religious experience, and dismisses any attempt to bring in the concept of the Imago Dei as nothing more than "superficial" (123). The AI presents to Christianity is a view of the soul, perhaps borrowed from Greek Philosophers where there is a spirit inside us that is separate from our material existence (136). If it is a soul which grants human beings natural rights, and if this concept of the soul is more Platonist than biblical, then indeed, that would put the very idea of natural rights into question, yes? Not for McGrath, for he even explores the possibility of rights for animals, you know, so we can protect killer whales while there are thousands of citizens still on death row. This all leads to the question of salvation, can machines be saved? This would put the question of God Incarnate in human flesh into question, with the Fathers' and Mothers' argument that Christ saves what the Word assumes, i.e., human reality. To an extent, McGrath's overly optimistic vision even presents a challenge to divine election in some circles; what does it mean for technology to live in covenant with God?
First, before I get into my theology of the imago dei, I want to show that I am fully capable of dealing philosophically with McGrath's approach. I, for one, reject the epistemological docetism that takes the bodily, fleshly experience (this includes praxis) out of the definition of knowledge/intelligence. My skeptical view of the possibility that AI will be able to "sympatize" with human beings is like this in sum: such "sympathy" would be impersonal and superficial at best, sort of like Bill Clinton as President in the 1990s, constantly repeating over and over again, "I feel your pain" yet still give in to
White right-wing bashing of the poor. Or take the situation of a domestic abuser who says, "I'm sorry" after each fight. If he is truly moved by his own inhumane treatment towards his spouse or partner, then he would act on it. Fleshly, material, and bodily existence (this includes pain and pleasure, imprinted memories and counter-memories on our skins) is what it means to be human. Rationality as human personality cannot accept pain as part of our humanity. The rational robot will be just another attempt for humanity to construct a god who is impassible and who behaves just like us.
McGrath is certainly not the first biblical scholar to put the theology behind the Imago Dei into question; Hebrew Bible scholar Walter Brueggemann also argues against it, claiming it is not a central doctrine in Judaism, and that the Hebrew Bible has a different vision for what it means to be human (covenant being one of them). McGrath's problem is he did not (even if it was 1 or 2 sentences) propose an alternative to the Imago Dei language. It is not easily dismissed with a scoff here or there. Also, the whole binary where there is this purely Jewish view of the soul versus Greek just does not cut it anymore; especially when you examine passages such as Samuel's soul being brought back from the dead (1st Samuel 28), where a "ghostly figure" comes out of the earth. The Old Testament ban on mediums and spiritism was not because these things were impossible, but because they were possibilities, and that there was probably a spiritual realm in their view— and this coming from someone like me who is more of a materialist. One last note on the Imago Dei is the proposition that Christ as the Imago Dei (Colossians 1) teaches us what it is means to be human, since this knowledge cannot be grasped naturally. In the spirit of Matthew 25, I would say that there cannot be any definition of human personality, any anthropology (theological or otherwise) which does not take into consideration the Light & Wisdom of the oppressed peoples of the world!
Second, on the question of ethics, I don't think I found McGrath's view of what constitutes as "personality" as adequate. At this point, if human being is defined as being self-aware and rational, it would not be too far of a stretch to see the clone as a human being, and therefore making cloning okay. Are persons who are not self-aware, or persons who are deemed "not rational" any less human than "rational" people? While it is admirable to separate the imago dei theology from the language of rationality, I think that the idea of rationalism as a defining principle of personhood to be quite problematic, and a leftover from the Enlightenment. Indeed, do we not exclude persons suffering from intellectual disabilities? I am not saying Reason is
a whore evil ala Martin Luther; what I am saying that abstract meditations on this sort of rationality complete divorce themselves from concrete forms of love, what Scripture calls in Hebrew, Hokmah, and in the Greek, Sophia, or Wisdom. Wisdom, as the application of knowledge is part of makes us as human beings unique–the ability to learn from our mistakes, to grow. Indeed, I think that beyond abstract notions of empathy and sympathy (things that yield intellectual familiarity), human beings are capable of partaking in the life of the transcendent, in suffering love, which would be concrete, bodily, intentional, and risk-taking.
In addition, if I learned anything from MacWilliams chapter in this text, on Frankenstein, "Science Playing God," it is that we cannot leave our monsters alone to themselves to become self-sufficient, but rather, because the imago Dei is the imago Trinitas, with human beings as inherently relational, we should strive to make them (the robots) as part of the community.
Perhaps the imago Dei presents the greatest barrier to ideas that creatures "deserve" rights in the first place, since rights language, as theologians recently have pointed out, can become covers for plays of power: "I am entitled to this, therefore I can do this to you" etc., etc. Again, my challenge is not a call to return to anthropo-centrism, but a challenge to "RIGHTS" talk all together. Rights for whom, and why?
One of the good things about the failed Battle Star Galactica spin-off, Caprica, is that it gave us the reason why the Cylons were created– ahem, for military purposes very much like the Storm Troopers from Star Wars. I am sure that just as we look at the histories where Scripture records humanity's struggles through the Bronze Age to the Iron Age, there, technology shapes politics, say, like the kingship of Saul and his band of farmers against the armed forces of the Philistines. All this is makes me more cautious than McGrath, and I would say, for good reason! No technological advancement can be assumed to have an innocent starting point, no matter how noble the cause.
"Pain is love."- Ja Rule
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- James McGrath's Religion and Science Fiction Chapter 4 (politicaljesus.com)
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The author states that "religion is arguably the most powerful and pervasive force in human society" and that religions, although they differ from each other, "converge in teaching both a orientation to God or the transcendent and compassionate, constructive relationships with others in this world." However, religion can also become evil, by being used to motivate and justify harmful, destructive, violent human behavior. And not one of the major religions of the world can escape the charge that it has been and is being used in evil patterns of action.
Focusing on Judaism, Christianity and Islam, this book is devoted to a presentation of five warning signs which point to the misuse of religion and suggests how people can remain faithful to the "authentic sources" of their religion and be a "force for positive change." The author is well qualified for the task. He is professor of religion and chair of the department of religion at Wake Forest University. He is an ordained Baptist minister. Specializing in Islamic studies, he is the author of three books about religion in the Middle East. He has served as director of interfaith programs for the Fellowship of Reconciliation and as director for the Middle East office at the National Council of Churches.
The first sign to look for is "absolute truth claims." Kimball writes, 'When zealous and devout adherents elevate teachings and beliefs of their tradition to the level of absolute truth, they open a door to the possibility that their religion will become evil." This sign can be seen clearly in what he calls the "abuse of sacred texts." Texts are abused when they are read selectively and interpreted by authority figures as literal, and therefore, absolute truths. The first sign can also be seen in religions, which are missionary sharing their "good news," which can be pursued in constructive and non-coercive ways. But when missionary activity is driven by "absolute truth claims" it will become destructive and even violent to the people who are targeted for conversion.
The second sign is "blind obedience." Kimball says blind obedience can take three forms. One can be involved in a religion that "seeks to limit the intellectual freedom and individual freedom of its adherents." One can also "abdicate personal responsibility and yield to the authority of a charismatic leader." And one can "become enslaved to particular ideas or teachings." When one or more of these forms of "blind obedience" occur religion becomes evil.
The third sign is "establishing the 'ideal' time." Every religion is founded on the presupposition that the something is wrong with the human condition and that a future 'ideal time' is possible when what is wrong will be made right. The vision of an ideal time, this worldly or other- worldly is normal and good. Such a vision can be a challenge and motivation for people to strive for the establishment of a this-worldly ideal time or be faithful while waiting for an other-worldly hope. However, establishing the ideal time can become a source of evil. Kimball writes, "When the hoped-for ideal is tied a particular religious worldview and those who wish to implement their vision becomes convinced that they know what God wants for them and everybody else, you have a prescription for disaster."
A fourth sign is "the end justifies any means." This occurs when one important component of a religion, for example the Bible, "functions like an absolute truth, and zealous believers become blind in their single-minded defense of it." In defense of the one component, which is the end, any means can be used and justified and all other components ignored. When this happens in any religion it becomes evil.
The fifth sign is "declaring holy war." Kimball explores three approaches toward war and peace found in the Christian tradition: pacifism, the just war doctrine, and the Crusades. He also explores the approach of Islam to peace and war and the meanings of Jihad. And he acknowledges that there are legitimate bases for the use of military force. It is when war is justified by a religion and called "holy" that a religion becomes evil.
Finally, after showing how religions can become evil, Kimball offers a framework for a "clear understanding of how religion can remain true to its authentic sources and be a force for positive change." He believes that it is possible, for example, for one to embrace religious pluralism, and still be loyal the Christian tradition, by choosing a inclusivist position which "affirms both the saving presence and activity of God in all religious traditions and the full, definitive revelation of God in Jesus Christ." His conclusion and challenge is that "an inclusive faith rooted in tradition" is the only way to go into the future and actively avoid the five corruptions of religion.
This book is a reliable guide to help distinguish between religion which "remains true to its authentic sources" and religion that has been corrupted and become a source of evil.


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Washington April 8th 1850My dear Cousin,Hast thou long since concluded that (let me begin right now, I have begun) I have forgotten the existence of such a person as thyself, or at least forgotten that certain promises relative to certain documentary epistles were made in some indefinite past time? If either of these conclusions has taken possession of thee, I hope the present document, which before I have done I hope will assume the shape of some sort of letter, will effectually conceal it. I have begun on a new quire of paper; the first sheet will go to thee & the whole quire was bought expressly with a view to writing to thee though after reading this scrawl I know thee will most willingly excuse me from filling up all the rest of it to thy direction.I can hardly tell what to write to the Clemmie for of all dull lives that ever I led, this I think is the dullest, simply because I cant go out much. The air in the Senate & house is so bad that I cant stay there & I have consequently heard very little of the exciting debates which have been going on for some time. I have been there however several times the best speech I have herd as Mr. Dayton of N.J.


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The debate about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange — devil or disciple of the new age of unfiltered information — won't end any time soon. And the possibility of future government resolve — and spending — to keep information from the public also seems infinite.
If I have learned anything from reading about the WikiLeaks saga, it's that much of the $10 billion a year government spends on classifying "stuff" is wasted on sequestering "stuff" no one cares about or already knows.
Diplomatic cables reveal:
- The prime minister of Italy is a pompous gasbag. Wow! Isn't this the guy who, in front of the Italian media, asked if they would have him philander with young boys rather than the young girl with whom he philandered? Shocking cable.
- Russia's Vladimir Putin is an anti-democratic thug. Stop the presses. Oh, yeah, they already stopped. Uh, stop the Tweets.
- Middle East leaders fear Iran's nuclear capability. And did you hear Dewey really did not defeat Truman?
Meanwhile, outraged banking companies who control the credit card game are doing the "patriotic" thing and refusing to allow their card users to support the WilkiLeaks endeavor. Imagine, banks not allowing you to get ripped off by them.
I am more interested in them not mucking up the financial system that led to a multi-billion dollar bailout and not ripping off consumers with usurious rates and small print that requires using the Hubble Space Telescope to read.
Yes, the WikiLeaks story, much like stories in the past about folks revealing government's world-ending secrets, amounts to much ado about nothing — except for one thing.
All governments best be on watch.
Revealing government secrets is an art form, citizen journalism in its purest form. And going forward, it will happen more often— and there will be less the "secret police" can do about it.
And in the U.S., the secret-keepers might consider the "intelligence" behind allowing an Army private the key to access the "stuff" castle.
Now that might be something to worry about, hey?
- http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/12/07/...
- http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Horizons/2010/1207/...
- http://blogs.spjnetwork.org/president/?p=370
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/06/...
You know, this whole WikilLeaks incident really makes us think hard about the role of IT security in business and government. In this case, it appears that just one person was able to violate organizational policies and leak such vast amounts of information. By the way, speaking of this, I came across a very thought provoking blog titled Identity, Security and Access Blog. It is apparently written by a Microsoft security expert, and it raises some very thought provoking points which get to the essence of the incident. It is definitely worth a read and I'd highly recommend it. By the way, just in case the link doesn't work, you can find it over at http://www.identitysecurityandaccessblog.com. Anyway, let's hope something like this doesn't happen again.
The link given above is quite pertinent to the whole wikileaks issue and national security. It is actually very threatening to see how the people from your enterprise itself leak your confidential information. Well we can only raise our voice against the whole incident which is happening.
Hello: Thanks for the post and sharing the link on security. I recall a one-season TV series called "Dark Angel," in which kids — genetically altered by the government to create super agents — escaped to live in a world significantly altered by the "pulse," which destroyed the IT system worldwide. The more I read about the capability of the technology for good and bad endeavors, the more I am not surprised when reading blogs such as the one you offered. Thanks! Mac
Reporters Without Borders to host WikiLeaks mirror site. Read the story,
Thanks for the post. I thought this was an interesting op-ed piece. Check it out: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/23/opinion/23iht-edbremmer23.html?nl=toda... Mac
I disagree with responses of the new poll by the Washington Post and ABC News that shows 68 % of Americans polled think Julian Assange damaged U.S. diplomacy and that 59 % think he should be arrested. Had I been polled I would have responded just the opposite. I do find it interesting that one third of the respondents in the 18 to 29 year old age group said "the release of the U.S. diplomatic cables serves the public interest." Younger respondents have lived with the Internet most of their lives and participate daily. They don't have the fear that it is harmful. Read the full WashingtonPost.com article.
Thanks for the post and the link. The "revelations" keep coming, and as per earlier releases, they are of little consequence. I agree that the response from the younger demographic is encouraging. I think this column by Kathleen Parker also contains a lot of insight.Best-Mac
Mac, I am seriously disappointed that you find encouragement in the "younger demographic" opinion that publishing confidential diplomatic correspondence is a good thing. To me it shows a lack of an appreciation for any of the necessary functions of diplomacy. The results of Wikileaks has already damaged the exchange of information among agencies of our own government, much less overall diplomatic exchanges.
I agree with the author that the government's uproar over WikiLeaks is misplaced. I don't see that anything can or should be done to Mr. Assange unless it can be proven that he illegally obtained the documents. The U.S. government has a red face because it allowed someone low on the "food chain" to access what it considered "sensitive" information. And now the government is pressuring others to withdraw support of WikiLeaks because of that red face.
We're far beyond the days when information can be kept secret. Benjamin Franklin: "Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead." Words to remember in the Internet age.
The Franklin quote fits the bill. The issue of overclassification has been ignored for years. Maybe it will get some traction now. I shared this link with another poster, and I think it's worth reading:http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20101214/OPINION04/… Mac
So if someone can find a way to break into my home, then I obviously did not make it sufficiently secure and it is OK if they take whatever they want?
Mac, What is your opinion about diplomatic negotiations. Should every word said or written by every negotiator be public information?
Also, what does the "fact" about banks "mucking up the financial system that led to a multi-billion dollar bailout and not ripping off consumers with usurious rates and small print that requires using the Hubble Space Telescope to read" have to do with Wikileaks?
Just as a matter of information, I use a credit card that rebates a minimum of 1% to me on all of my purchases and 5% on the brand of gasoline that I like best. I can float a loan, so to speak, on every purchase for a minimum of 25 days. My only obligation is to pay my bill on time. I hardly call that being ripped off.


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Shawn was beaten to death in Queens New York, his body was disposed of on the beach, he did not deserve to die in this manner, the police hand this case with a careless attitude, they seem to lack compassion for the Family that remains. Shawn was kind, loving, compassionate and humble. He loved everyone and would give all of himself to help those that he loved. Please join his widow Mrs. Traci Heyward- Rucker, his Siblings, Family and Friends as we Fight for Shawn's Justice. Please this Petition, call the Queens Police Homicide Dept. Ask about Shawn Rucker, let's make his voice heard.
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Please join the Sportsmen's Association for Firearms Education (S.A.F.E.) for its 2013 Firearm Civil Rights Conference. Here are the details: Sunday, September 29th, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Doors open at 12:00 NOON UPSKY Long Island Hotel (formerly the Sheraton) 110 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Smithtown, NY 11788 (On Motor Parkway on North side of LIE between exits 53 & 55) (631) 231-1100 Keynote speakers include: Glen Caroline, NRA-ILA Grassroots Division Director; Ambassador John Bolton, Former Ambassador to the United Nations; Tom King, New York State Rifle Pistol Association President; Niger Innis, National Spokesman for the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE); Anthony Bernardo, Executive Director of the Canadian Institute for Legislative Action and the Canadian Shooting Sports Association; Ginny Simone, NRA radio show host and investigative reporter; Darin Goens, NRA State Liaison for New York State; and John L. Cushman, S.A.F.E. President and Founder, NRA Board Member, and Member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Second Amendment issues, both nationally and locally, as well as meet and network with fellow sportsmen concerned about their civil rights and how to protect them. All candidates from both major parties are invited. Attendees will also have a chance to win valuable prizes in exclusive drawings. Admission and parking are free, and the event is open to your family and friends.
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|Lambert Attends C-USA Media Day
The Charlotte 49ers and head coach Brad Lambert took part in Conference USA football media day Wednesday in Irving, Texas.
"We want to build this program on the right foundation and with the right people," Lambert said. "That's where it starts for us and I think we've done a good job of that over the last two years. I think we've set ourselves up for a good future and we want to continue to do that."
Charlotte will host its inaugural game, Aug. 31 at 12 noon vs. Campbell. The 49ers will compete as an FCS Independent in its first two seasons before joining Conference USA in 2015.


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Sixteen years ago today, Jeff and I went on our first date. Last night, he posted a picture of us on Facebook, a few months later over Thanksgiving break. He wrote that it his hope for our kids is that they fall as deeply in love as the two of us did. It was very sweet and I couldn't agree more.
I feel like I need to address my bedroom, since it really just can't be ignored.
I mean, have you ever seen anything quite like it?
I know.
1. Yes, those are fish floating around on my walls. But, not just any fish. Fish that I hand drew on plain white wallpaper and cut out and arranged one by one on the walls. Because you just couldn't find a decent fish border, dammit.
2. After all, there might have been some confusion about exactly whose room this was.
3. Random teddy bear whom I had no attachment to.
4. Yes, those are mini liquor bottles lining every framed print I had in my room. No, I wasn't an alchoholic.
5. Sombreros!
6. The Broadway musical, Anything Goes. Have I mentioned how cool I was in high school?
7. Rosie the Riveter. I am such a feminist!
8. That's another sombrero, for a total of three. In case the Three Amigos stopped by.
9. Hot guy ripped out from a magazine. (Why did we stop doing that again?)
10. A mock magazine I created in high school. Oddly consistent with what I do now.
11. Teddy bear sheets. To contrast the liquor and hot guy.
12. Awwww, Jeff's hair!
13. Jeff used to find it adorable that I would trip constantly. And, I did. Like, all the time. I realize now that it had nothing to do with clumsiness or lack of balance, I just couldn't walk in those chunky shoes.
14. Yes, I'm Jewish. Yes, that's a nun. I have no idea why.
15. The Gargoyles of Washington University. Otherwise known as: What nightmares are made of.
And, now, a picture of Jeff in his room. This is the picture I excitedly sent home to my parents. They couldn't wait to meet him.
I think I can safely say that our decorating skills have strengthened.
As have we.


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Here are 5 stocks in the Computer Storage & Peripherals industry ranked by performance. We compiled the trading activity from yesterday and then analyzed the industry looking for stocks that were underperforming. This is what we found:
Logitech International (NASDAQ:LOGI) ranks first with a loss of 3.58%; Immersion (NASDAQ:IMMR) ranks second with a loss of 1.48%; and Synaptics (NASDAQ:SYNA) ranks third with a loss of 1.10%.
Lexmark International (NYSE:LXK) follows with a loss of 0.82% and Intermec (NYSE:IN) rounds out the bottom five with a loss of 0.20%.
Logitech International S.A. manufactures personal computer input devices. The Company produces computer mice which help the user move the cursor around the computer screen quickly, trackballs, game controllers, keyboards, PC video cameras, and multimedia speakers. The Company sells its products worldwide.


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It's been heady times recently for Little Leaguers in Glen Oaks and College Point.
On Friday, the Glen Oaks Little League Challengers, top, played a one-inning game at Citi Field against the Queens Kiwanis Champions and PONY baseball-softball champs. The teams are for children with special needs.
On hand to watch were former Mets greats Doc Gooden and Buddy Harrelson.
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Open Enrollment Application Process 2014-2015
If you have questions about the open enrollment program, please call Sharon Rentmeester at (920) 662-7709 or the WI DPI enrollment consultant
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Open Enrollment Information
The Howard-Suamico School District is committed to ensuring that every graduate is prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. With innovative programs, outstanding staff and a commitment to rigor and excellence, the district fulfills its mission of Serving, Learning, Achieving - Together.
In addition to serving families that live in the Howard and Suamico communities, the district also takes in students though the Wisconsin Open Enrollment program. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), open enrollment allows parents to send their children to another Wisconsin district at no charge.
- To learn more about the Open Enrollment program and to download the necessary forms, visit the DPI's open enrollment webpage. (Link to: http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html)
- To learn more about the Howard-Suamico School District or to schedule a visit, please contact Assistant to the Superintendent, Sharon Rentmeester, at 920-662-7709.
Open Enrollment FAQs
The following information is provided by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
What is Public School Open Enrollment?
Wisconsin's inter-district public school open enrollment program allows parents to apply for their children to attend school districts other than the one in which they live.
Who may participate in open enrollment?
Students in 5-year-old kindergarten to grade 12 may apply to participate in open enrollment. Open enrollment for pre-kindergarten, 4-year-old kindergarten and early childhood education is limited. Parents should call their resident school districts to find out if their preschool-aged children qualify for open enrollment.
How and when may parents apply?
The open enrollment application period for the 2014-15 school year is from February 3 - April 30, 2014. The application period closes at 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2014. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason.
Parents may apply in one of two ways:
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Maritime Security:
Coast Guard Inspections Identify and Correct Facility Deficiencies, but More Analysis Needed of Program's Staffing, Practices, and Data
GAO-08-12: Published: Feb 14, 2008. Publicly Released: Mar 6, 2008.
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To help secure the nation's ports against a terrorist attack, federal regulations have required cargo and other maritime facilities to have security plans in place since July 2004. U.S Coast Guard (USCG) guidance calls for an annual inspection to ensure that plans are being followed. Federal law enacted in October 2006 required such facilities to be inspected two times a year--one of which is to be conducted unannounced. The USCG plans to conduct one announced inspection and the other as a less comprehensive unannounced "spot check." GAO examined the extent to which the USCG (1) has met inspection requirements and found facilities to be complying with their plans, (2) has determined the availability of trained personnel to meet current and future facility inspection requirements, and (3) has assessed the effectiveness of its facility inspection program and ensured that program compliance data collected and reported are reliable. GAO analyzed USCG compliance data, interviewed inspectors and other stakeholders in 7 of 35 USCG sectors of varying size, geographic location, and type of waterway.
We could not determine the extent to which the USCG has met inspection requirements because its compliance database does not identify all regulated facilities to establish how many should have been inspected. While the USCG estimates there are about 3,200 facilities requiring inspection, their records indicate 2,126 annual inspections were conducted in 2006. Headquarters officials said field units reported that all required facility inspections were conducted. However, officials also said some inspections may not have been recorded, or were delayed by staff being diverted for natural disasters. The USCG identified deficiencies in about one-third of inspections, mainly for problems with access controls or missing documentation. Over 80 percent of deficiencies identified by the USCG were resolved by facility operators without the USCG applying formal enforcement actions. Although USCG officials believe they have enough trained inspectors to conduct current and future inspections, two additional factors could affect the USCG's estimates of the number of inspectors needed. First, facility inspectors balance security inspections with other competing duties, such as safety or pollution checks, and giving priority to security inspections could affect these other duties, inspectors said. Second, new guidance for spot checks calls for these checks to be more detailed--and perhaps more time-consuming--than some USCG units conducted in the past. For example, the guidance now requires an on-site visit, whereas some units had allowed the check to be a drive-by observation. The effect of the new guidance on resource requirements in these units is unknown. The USCG has not assessed the effectiveness of its facility inspection program. Headquarters guidance gives considerable discretion to local USCG units in deciding how to conduct facility inspections--for example, deciding whether a fine is warranted. The USCG has little or no information, however, on which approaches work better than others and is therefore limited in being able to make informed decisions in guiding the program. Flaws in USCG's database, including missing, duplicate, and inconsistent information, complicate the USCG's ability to conduct such analyses or provide other information for making management decisions.
Recommendations for Executive Action
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In March, 2012, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) completed its Sector Staffing Model, a resource allocation tool that the USCG believes will help allocate resources among its sectors (operational units). This action, together with earlier USCG action, taken beginning in June, 2008, to combine training for both security and safety inspections (expected to reduce inspection travel and time), sufficiently responds to our recommendation that USCG reassess the adequacy of resources for facility inspections. The USCG reported in July 2012 that the plan and timeline for implementation of the Sector Staffing Model outputs was recently briefed to senior USCG leadership and will be presented to the agency's Leadership Council at its August convening. These actions meet the intent of our recommendation.
Recommendation: To help ensure that Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) facility-related inspection requirements are being implemented effectively, the Secretary of Homeland Security should direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to reassess the adequacy of resources for facility inspections, given changing inspection guidance and the multiple duties of sector personnel.
Agency Affected: Department of Homeland Security
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: In response to our recommendation, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) indicated that to promote the sharing of best practices, as of May 2010 USCG representatives and industry can access a secure website which contains facility security communities which are used to interact and promote lessons learned from these activities. In addition, USCG reported in May 2011 that the agency was hosting its second security roundtable with District and Sector subject matter experts, who share best practices and make policy recommendations. USCG reports that the roundtable information is available year round by email, and meets annually in conjunction with the facility inspector workshop. As a result, this recommendation is closed as implemented.
Recommendation: To help ensure that MTSA facility-related inspection requirements are being implemented effectively, the Secretary of Homeland Security should direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to assess the effectiveness of differences in program implementation by sector to identify best practices, including the use of unannounced annual compliance exams and the varying use of enforcement actions.
Agency Affected: Department of Homeland Security
Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: U.S, Coast Guard (USCG) actions sufficiently responded to our recommendation when in May, 2011, the agency reported that it had employed a full-time GS-13 management and program analyst who consistently reviews Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) data and looks for trends and gaps. USGS reported in May, 2010 that the agency had by June 2008 developed training web portals, headquarters help desks, courses, training teams, seminars, and conferences to help field personnel keep up with the changes to MISLE and to improve consistency and data entry time. The addition of GS-13 reviews of MISLE data, along with the training and other action taken, are consistent with our recommendation to take steps to more effectively use MISLE data.
Recommendation: To help ensure that MTSA facility-related inspection requirements are being implemented effectively, the Secretary of Homeland Security should direct the Commandant of the Coast Guard to assess Maritime Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) compliance data, including the completeness of the data, data entry, consistency, and data field problems, and make any changes needed to more effectively utilize MISLE data.
Agency Affected: Department of Homeland Security
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Window Films Take Off
Wide Format Images Land in International Airport
By Amber E. Watson
Part 1 of 3
Window graphics serve both creative and practical purposes, whether to promote product or message, display a work of art, block out the sun, or provide privacy. Various industries rely on print service providers (PSPs) to help them achieve this large-scale vision.
Monster Route Custom Fabricators is a full-service, one-stop shop servicing the architectural, design, engineering, and construction industries since 2005. Located in a 11,000 square foot building in Menlo Park, CA, approximately 12 employees provide customers such as airports, museums, sports venues, healthcare facilities, corporate centers, and retailers with custom wide format imaging, as well as thin gauge metal fabrication, renderings, shop drawings, and installation.
Experience Pays Off
Sai Chiang, founder, Monster Route, celebrates over 30 years in the imaging industry. Entering the business with years of experience under its belt, the shop has offered custom window films since the beginning.
�The beauty of window films is that they create a high-impact visual statement with relatively few challenges,� shares Tina Dominguez, director of new business development, Monster Route. �Communication and proofing with the client before production begins is very important in order to meet expectations,� she advises.
If not done properly, file preparation and installation is costly. �When creating and prepping the print file start with a precise measurement of the windows,� recommends Jaime Giannantonio Sherman, marketing manager, Ultraflex Systems, Inc. �Once this occurs files should be set up with a certain amount of bleed to allow for error and even possible shrinkage. You can always trim accordingly afterwards.�
The best method for printing onto perforated or clear vinyl window film is determined by the end application. �There are various technologies for printing, which are suited for different environments,� explains Dominguez. �The key is to have experienced digital technicians creating the print files and knowledgeable installers who know how to avoid common pitfalls.�
�Most of the value of producing window graphics comes at the end of the process�that is, during installation,� says Jim Halloran, VP sales and marketing, Lintec Corporation of America. �I recommend getting to know your installer and be sure they understand the materials they are using.�
Sometimes the biggest challenge is working within a budget. PSPs such as Monster Route advocate for newer, high quality, eco-friendly technologies, however this option tends to be overlooked due to premium pricing. �Clients need to commit to valuing more sustainable products so they eventually become more cost effective,� notes Dominguez.
Landing the Image
Monster Route recently produced two large format images for internationally renowned artist Gordon Huether for the Jacksonville International Airport. The images covered three-story high airport hangar windows.
The process began with the artist supplying a B&W digital file. The shop then used a high definition thermal encapsulation (HTDE) process to image onto fluoride-based window film. HTDE is a newer imaging technology whereby heat embeds the dyes into substrates�it is not surface printed. �HTDE is great for indoor, outdoor, and underwater applications,� explains Dominguez. �It allows for more UV resistance, durability, and a vibrant color gamut.� HDTE film is installed the same as any traditional film with a squeegee and soapy water.
While background images were made from HDTE film, suitcase and briefcase images were HDTE film mounted onto CNC routed dichroic composite from 3form, Inc. The composite provides the installation with an interactive element so that colors change depending on where the sun is.
Using a Hewlett-Packard Scitex FB6100 for most film applications, the direct-to-substrate printer�s inks are cured to the film using a UV light, adding durability and longevity.
Monster Route often prints on Lintec�s Wincos E-2100ZC polyester clear window films. �They are cost effective and pass clients� most stringent safe building requirements,� shares Dominguez. �These films are also a great alternative to PVC-based vinyl films, which cannot be used in environments with certain with health codes.�
The entire production process for the airport took approximately four weeks to complete. Working with circulated air and from a lift three stories high added to the complexity of the process. Dominguez explains that install was the most challenging aspect because it was difficult to keep the glass clean.
Judy Bellah, public relations manager, Clear Focus Imaging, Inc., advises against using a solvent-based glass cleaner, such as Windex, to clean the windows prior to application. �The solvent in the glass cleaner breaks down the adhesive on the window film, causing it to lift. For best results, use mild soap and water to clean the glass and dry it with lint-free towels. Use 85 percent isopropyl alcohol, if desired, to remove any residue but allow it to completely evaporate before installing the film. Always follow the film manufacturer�s instructions on the recommended installation temperature range and other important guidelines,� she adds.
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With the right combination of experience, a commitment to high quality, and use of sustainable products and practices, shops such as Monster Route appeal to businesses and buildings that abide by the same principles.
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Kincaid's Restaurant Review: This attractive restaurant was the prototype in a burgeoning chain that brings seaside freshness to even non-coastal locations. This branch sports an ocean view, the perfect pairing for Kincaid's huge assortment of fresh fish and shellfish. It's easy to go overboard at the well-stocked raw bar, a dream for lovers of crustaceans and mollusks. Hefty cuts of nicely prepared beef are also on the menu, often served with imaginative sauces and sides. Service is youthful but expert, and the wine selections are refreshingly original.
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African Mango is a popular fruit among the natives of Cameroon, Africa. Local villagers have consumed a luscious and succulent fruit for centuries. It is well known in the African jungle that the seeds found inside the mango is very able in treating ailments like yellow fever and diarrhea and to certain degrees, limit the body from over fatigue. Today, African Mango seeds are being crushed and mixed in weight loss pills formulation. Studies have found the seeds to be a potent source of fiber. Fiber rich foods are prescribed to obese patients and are regular meals for those avoiding fat build up in the body.
The African Mango component of Nuvagenic pills makes the fiber source that a body needs in breaking down food and in making the body sensitive to Leptin. African Mango induced diets in obese patients have yielded results in amazing proportions. The consumption of African Mango extract in the body made the fat burning process thrice faster than before, making any fat loss system work in lesser time.
You may have encountered African Mango pills widely becoming popular as effective fat busting supplement, it is undeniably true. Nuvagenic manage to put African Mango together with other ingredients proven to help digestion and improve metabolism. African Mango extract suppresses Leptin production. Leptin is responsible for the enzyme that commands the body to eat. It is the hunger enzyme. Lessening the production thereof will eventually lessen the need to fill the stomach. The lesser Leptin found in the body, the lesser the appetite to consume food at any time. A study has shown that people who participated in consuming African mango pills have managed to lessen and tone down their weight twice that of the average weight loss system introduced in the market.
Gone are the days when you have to worry how fast should you reduce and how frequent should one exercise to manage weight. Today, with the aid of pills with this component, weight management among obese patients have become easier and more attractive. Increase in metabolic rate has made it possible for even the hard losers to maintain a streak in fat loss and elimination of fat build up. It regulates the metabolic process of the body when Leptin has taken over one's health.
Studies have also shown that African Mango extracts helps lessen cholesterol build up in the body among consumers 35 years old and above. It effectively regulates blood pressure, thereby eliminating the need to be prescribed with beta-blockers and other hypertensive medications. Another notable contribution of African Mango in the medical field is its ability to neutralize glucose levels in the body, a capability that could help millions of Diabetic patients to naturally manage sugar levels. Although limited studies have surfaced about this ability, still is promising enough for those who needs to manage their illnesses to a certain minimal expense and a more natural way.
Today, African Mango seeds power up Nuvagenic pills in helping obese patients and weight loss fanatics manage their weight and maintain a more agile and responsive healthy.


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Today's recipe is for a roasted eggplant and zucchini salad with jarred, roasted red peppers, canned chickpeas and fresh mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients:4 small zucchini 2 small or medium-sized eggplants A couple large garlic cloves 1 Tbs fresh thyme 1 large lemon 1 cup roasted red peppers 1 8-ounce ball of fresh mozzarella cheese1 15-ounce can of chickpeasExtra virgin olive oilSalt and pepper
Procedure:Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and then cut those sections into 1-inch chunks. Then, cut the eggplant crosswise into 1/2-inch slices and quarter those slices as well.
Mince the garlic cloves, chop the fresh thyme and add them to the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl. Add a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Toss everything to coat, spread it out onto a couple of baking trays and place the trays into the preheated oven. They are going to take somewhere between 30 and 40 minutes to roast, and they should be stirred around occasionally.
While keeping an eye on that, squeeze the juice of the lemon through a strainer into a large mixing bowl and add about 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, the chopped roasted red peppers, a cubed ball of fresh mozzarella cheese and a well-drained can of chickpeas. Toss everything to combine.
Once the eggplant is nice and soft and the zucchini is tender crisp, take it out of the oven and let it cool down to room temperature. Add that to the bowl with the chickpeas, toss everything to coat and serve.
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Annual KTEC Golf Outing
Location: Colbert Hills Golf Course
Format: 4 person Scramble
Starting Time: 12:30 PM, Shotgun Start
Date: April 7th (Monday)
Green Fee: $75 per player
Event Sponsorship: $250, $200, & $150 (Gold, Silver, & Bronze)
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Todd LaTorella
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10707 Barkley, Suite A
Overland Park, Kansas 66211
Phone: 913-381-2251
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Tournament costs include green fees, cart, practice range, participation gifts and prizes. Tournament will be limited to first 120 players. The deadline for sign-up is Thursday, April 3, 2014. Payment of tournament fees should be made out to Todd LaTorella and sent to the above address. Spots will only be held for participants who have paid. If you have a foursome please list each members name and email address (if available at the time of registration).
- Event sponsorship will get your company recognition on a sign at the sign-in table and at the reception. Additionally, your company will be recognized by name (by me) at the reception/social hour immediately following the tournament.
A reception/social hour, sponsored by the Concrete Industry, will be held at the course after play is completed (approx. 6:00 p.m.). Tournament prizes will be awarded at the social hour.


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Xinxing Tianzhu locates at the east part of Ankang high-tech zone, north to the bridge of Huayuangou. The project covers 74,857 square meters, with GFA totaled 243,152 square meters, including 19 high rises and a Spanish style commercial plaza covering more than 23,000 square meters. The plot ratio is 3.4, and landscaping ratio exceeds 35%. The project is positioned to be quality residential project with high end commercial center.
Xinxing Tianzhu is a Art-Deco style community, featured with modern European elements. After consideration of locate terrain, the company imported various of trees, bush, plants, and water scenes, making a stereo community with layers and full of Spanish garden style. Customers can enjoy Mediterranean scenery in the project.
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Obituaries Aug. 31, 2013
Windell Dorman
HIGH POINT - Windell E. Dorman, 70, died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. Triad Cremation Society & Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Fay K. Eakin Jr.
ASHEBORO — Fay Kendall Eakin Jr., age 86, of High Point died Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2013, at Shannon Gray Rehabilitation Center in Jamestown.
Mr. Eakin was born on Aug. 31, 1926, in Washington, Pa., to Leota Rettinger and Fay Kendall Eakin Sr., who preceded him in death. Fay served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from Bell Telephone of Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Washington, Pa., where he was a deacon and an elder. Mr. Eakin was an aviation enthusiast and his hobbies included model airplanes, painting and wood carving.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Z. Eakin; children, Wesley Fay Eakin and his wife Shelia of Hardinsburg, Ky., Jill Eakin DeYoung and her husband Scott of Asheboro, Bruce Kendall Eakin and his wife Karen of Hanover, Pa.; grandchildren, Jordan, Rebecca, Sarah, Kalie, Brian, Elizabeth; three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews; sister, Dolores Eakin Clark of Washington, Pa.
A graveside service with military honors provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, 2013, at 3 p.m. at New Hope Memorial Gardens, 3448 New Hope Church Road, Asheboro.
The family request memorials be made to Fourth Presbyterian Church, 1000 Jefferson Ave., Washington, PA 15301.
Pugh Funeral Home, Asheboro is assisting the family. Remembrances and online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.
Brian Ridge
SOPHIA — Brian Austin Ridge, 38, of Sophia died Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. Funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Sedgefield Chapel, Greensbsoro.
Charles Edward Sears
HIGH POINT — Charles Edward Sears, 85, passed away Aug. 30, 2013, at the Hospice Home at High Point.
Charles was born in High Point, Jan. 31, 1928, a son of the late Cleo Jackson Sears and Delcie Barker Sears. He was a graduate of High Point Central High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theater. Charles was a life member of the High Point Elks Lodge 1155, twice serving as exalted ruler. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Sears; two sisters, Julia Sears Eldridge and Gaynelle Sears Russell; and a great-grandson, Caleb Spivey. Charles was co-owner of Service Recovery Corp. in Lexington and a lifelong member of Green Street Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mary Jane Jeffords Sears of the home; a son, Tommy Sears; a daughter, Dawn Fowler Markwell; six grandchildren, Joey, Charlie, Will, and Levi Sears, Larry and Jamie Markwell, and several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Charles' life will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Davis Funerals and Cremations Chapel by the Rev. Frank Hensley. Burial in Floral Garden Memorial Park Cemetery will be private. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 2 until 3 p.m. Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Piedmont or the National Elks Foundation. Online condolences may be made at davisfuneralsandcremations.com.
Anna Eloise Sherrill Stinson
STATESVILLE — Anna Eloise Sherrill Stinson, 98, of Statesville, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013.
She was born in Catawba County, N.C., on April 7, 1915, to Silas and Era Sherrill. She was a graduate of Celeste Henkel High School in Statesville. She also ran the Giant Oak Poultry Farm for many years.
She is survived by her son Jerry Stinson (Louella) of High Point, N.C.; her daughter Kathy Stinson Talbert of Cary, N.C.; sister, Dorothy Dickens of High Point, N.C.; four grandchildren Amelia Stinson-Wesley (Tom) of Pineville, N.C., Anna Stinson Porter (Mike) of Bloomington, Minn., Lindsay Talbert Addison (Mike) of Cary, N.C., Justin M. Talbert (Jennifer) of Cary, N.C.; eight great-grandchildren Kyra Stinson-Wesley, Evan Stinson-Wesley, Sam Porter, Evan Addison, Gavin Addison, Bryce Addison, Lauren Talbert and Ella Paige Talbert; and three step-great grandchildren Matthew Porter, Tyler Porter, and Bryan Porter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyce Hunter Stinson in 1979; newborn twin sons, Harry and Larry Stinson on Aug. 17, 1938; and great- granddaughter Ansley Addison on July 4, 2007.
Funeral was held Aug. 17 in Troutman, and burial was in Iredell Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gordon Hospice House, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.
Troutman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements for Anna Eloise Sherrill Stinson.
Donald Reese Bills
SALISBURY - Donald (Don) Reese Bills, 82, of Salisbury, NC, passed away Thursday morning, August 29, 2013, at Clare Bridge of Winston-Salem.
The son of Marvin Douglas and Grace Inez Baulch Bills, Don was born October 20, 1930, in Gallatin, TN, where he spent his early years. He later moved to Lewisburg, TN, where he graduated from Marshall County High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in business from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Don was an athlete who loved all sports. During his high school years he played wingback and quarterback for Marshall County High School championship football team. He was an accomplished fast-pitch softball pitcher and while in high school pitched for Musgrave Pencil Company during summers. He continued pitching intramural softball at U.T. where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity, Omicron Delta Kappa, Scarabbean Society, and Who's Who. He was President of Fraternity Relations Board, and held offices in several other organizations on campus of which he was a member. He was an avid golfer, and sailor. He loved tennis, bridge, skiing, pool, and dancing. You often heard him whistling, for he loved music. Even after his memory failed, you heard him whistle along to a tune being played. He was an Eagle Scout and became a scout master in his later years.
Don served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers and was honorably discharged with the rank of First Lieutenant. He spent one year in South Korea during his service. He was employed by General Electric Lamp Division in Memphis and Nashville, TN before moving to Salisbury, NC in 1960. He was an independent sales representative for Josten's, Inc. in western and Piedmont NC from 1960 until 1968, selling recognition products to high schools and colleges. For the next 4 years he served as SE Regional Sales Manager for Josten's. He returned to the sales field as Josten's College Specialist Representative in the Carolinas in 1972 until his retirement in 1995.
He was a member of John Calvin Presbyterian Church, a JayCee, a Mason, a member of Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post, and The Salisbury Country Club. Don was a people person and leaves many friends as well as customers who became life-long friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Betty Carol Goosmann Bills of the home; a daughter, Caren Reese Bills of Holden Beach, NC; two sons, Brant Thompson Bills and wife, Judy of N. Augusta, SC, and Don Andrew Bills and wife, Anne of High Point, NC; Grandson, Andrew Carter Bills and wife, Morgan of Asheboro, NC; Granddaughters, Marigrace (Molly) Bills Ostmann and husband Sean of New Bern, NC; Elizabeth Asbury Bills of Atlanta, GA; and Mary Cullen Reese Bills of High Point.
Service: Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Summersett Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Margaret Almeida.
Visitation: to follow the service at Summersett.
Burial: at a later date at the U.S. National Cemetery Columbarium, Salisbury, NC
Memorials: May be made to Alzheimer's Association, 3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215-3220; Rowan Helping Ministries, PO Box 4026, Salisbury, NC 28145; or
Faithful Friends of Rowan, PO Box 3097, Salisbury, NC 28145.
A special thanks to caregivers and therapists at Clare Bridge of Winston Salem for their loving care of Don during his time there. They made a home for him, became like his family and were our source of strength during his final days. We also thank the loving care and support of Hospice volunteers and nurses, most especially Donna who led us so compassionately through to the end.
Summersett Funeral Home is Serving the Bills family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.
Carleen White
ARCHDALE — Ms. Samantha Carleen White, 81, resident of Archdale, died August 30th, 2013, at her home.
Ms. White was born September 27th, 1931, in Guilford County, a daughter to the late James B. and Marie Beasley White. A resident of this area all her life, she had worked at Diamond Hosiery and was a member of Archdale First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by two sisters, Marylee Hill and Margaret Kennedy.
Surviving is her sister, Lou Thompson of Durham, NC; four nieces; five nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. James Capps officiating. The family will receive friends at various times in the home of her niece, 119 Northeast Dr. Archdale, NC 27263. Memorials may be directed to Archdale First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 4400 Archdale, NC 27263. Cumby Family Funeral Service in Archdale is assisting the family. On-line condolences may be made through www.cumbyfuneral.com.


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Top 5 Country Cover Songs!
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In honor of Country Music Month, throughout October, we're going to be running Top 5 lists of different types of country songs. Today, we present to you, the Top 5 Country Cover Songs.It is a known fact that Country Music often crosses the boundaries into Southern Rock and Pop Rock. When our favorite country artists pick up a familiar classic or top Billboard song to cover – whether it becomes a new single, or you are just fortunate enough to hear it in concert, it becomes that tune you just can't get out of your head! Take a look at the Top 5 Cover songs we love, from top country music artists!5. "Life Is A Highway" by Rascal Flatts[lastfm]Tom Cochrane[/lastfm]'s biggest solo hit after leaving [lastfm]Red Rider[/lastfm], turns out to be a smash hit for [lastfm]Rascal Flatts[/lastfm] and the Disney Pixar movie Cars!4. "Piece of My Heart" by Faith HillIt probably shouldn't be a surprise that a song from [lastfm]Janis Joplin[/lastfm] would sound as if it should have been a country tune all along. After all, she made a [lastfm]Kris Kristofferson[/lastfm] song one of her biggest hits and you don't get much more country than that.3. "My Maria" by Brooks and DunnAs a rule, [lastfm]Brooks and Dunn[/lastfm] didn't do covers … and they argued about doing this one. But Kix insisted that Ronnie's voice would handle the old [lastfm]B. W. Stevenson[/lastfm] hit perfectly.. .and it did.2. "Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" by Mark ChesnuttIf you want to get a good argument going, just ask someone which version is better, Mark's or [lastfm]Aerosmith[/lastfm]'s. Since both versions came out comparatively close to each other, you'll find fans of Mark's who'll swear Aerosmith ripped him off.1. "Tiny Dancer" by Tim McGraw"Tiny Dancer" is a 1971 song by [lastfm]Elton John[/lastfm] with lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It appears on John's fifth album, Madman Across the Water. This video is a live performance from The Palace of Auburn Hills in Michigan on April 24, 2010!And our consolation (if we could have posted Top 6) would go to:"Stairway To Heaven" by Dolly PartonWe have voted and agree that due to the length of the songs, "Stairway To Heaven" and "Dashboard Lights" should both be removed from all Karaoke books! Especially if the karoake singer is "vocally challenged." Thank goodness, Dolly is not!Commentary provided by 99.5 WYCD's Dr. Don Carpenter!Dr. Don on Facebook ~ Dr. Don on Twitter


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