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Senators support clean-burning fuel rebate for Nebraska
The Legislature on Tuesday gave first-round approval to a bill designed to encourage development of alternative energy by offering rebates for conversion of motor vehicles to use clean-burning fuels.
Oklahoma Department of Labor donates CNG truck to OCCC
Oklahoma City Community Colleges (OCCC) Professional Development Institute turned its engine on for education with the donation of a compressed natural gas (CNG) truck from the Oklahoma Department of Labor (ODOL) Tuesday, May 26.
NGVAmerica seeks nominations for NGV Achievement Awards
NGVAmerica is now seeking nominations for the 23rd Annual NGV Achievement Awards to be held Sep. 15 in conjunction with the 2015 North American NGV Conference & Expo in Denver, Colorado.
Indian River Transport adds Freightliner natural gas trucks to fleet
Indian River Transport Co. has added five Freightliner Cascadia® 113 compressed natural gas (CNG) day cabs to its fleet. The new trucks are the first alternative fuel vehicles in the 600-tractor fleet.
Over $300,000 awarded for transportation-related emission reductions
Lincoln Renewable Gas files to build renewable natural gas plant
Ryder expands NGV to Arkansas with Alpha Packaging and Boyd Metals Transportation
The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) announces the results of a 2015 call for projects through the Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) project.
Lincoln Renewable Gas has filed a petition with the Vermont Public Service Board for a certificate of public good to build a renewable gas plant in Salisbury.
Ryder System, Inc. has expanded its natural gas vehicle (NGV) offering into Arkansas for the first time with two customers; Alpha Packaging, Inc. and Boyd Metals Transportation LLC.
Bringing a new fuel to market
A movement is only as effective as the people behind it. For renewable natural gas (RNG), a dynamic team has coalesced to bring this fuel to market and strengthen its profile and uptake.
Chevrolet to offer CNG Silverado chassis cab
The dualie pickup will only be offered in regular-cab configurations but will have two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive options.
Interview with George P. Bush (Texas land commissioner candidate)
Here's a transcript edited for length and clarity of The Texas Tribune's in-depth interview with land commissioner candidate George P. Bush, in which he lays out his positions on environmental policy.
Alternative Car Expo
AltCar, the nation's leading forum for green car ride and drive and public education takes place at Oakland City Hall on Thursday May 28 from 10am 6pm.


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ZTL in Lucca one year later
Hi, Sorry to raise this issue again.... I'm in Canada, and just received an unregistered letter in the mail (well, 3 actually) detailing my three violations for entering a ZTL in Lucca. We were there exactly a year ago - is there really a statute of limitations on these things? What has people's experience been? Have you just paid the EMO and put it to rest, or avoided payment and never heard from there?
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Ramsey County Attorney's Office
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office has launched a new criminal investigation into how top officials at the Twin Cities Archdiocese handled the case of a convicted pedophile priest.
Former St. Paul Schools Custodian Gets 10 Years For Child Sex Abuse
A former St. Paul Public Schools custodian was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison for sexually abusing several young children, including members of his family. Walter Johann Happel, 63, struck a plea deal in March after pleading guilty to one count of surreptitious invasion of privacy, after he spied on an 11-year-old boy in Linwood Monroe Arts Plus School student bathroom.
St. Paul Arson Team Recognized For 'Superior Service'
It's National Arson Awareness Week, and in recognition of it the city of St. Paul is honoring its team of investigators for leadership, teamwork and hard work.
Minn. Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Sex Offender
The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a convicted St. Paul sex offender who argued that a jury, and not a judge, must decide his risk-level status. The decision could affect the statuses of several Level-III sex offenders in the state.
Husband In Court 18 Years After Toni Bachman's Disappearance
A Twin Cities man is charged with murder in the unsolved disappearance of his wife nearly 20 years ago.
Toni Bachman vanished in 1997, and investigators have considered her husband, Norman, a suspect from the start.
Man Pleads Guilty To Ejaculating Into Co-Worker's Coffee
A 34-year-old Blaine man has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge accusing him of ejaculating on a co-worker's desk and in her coffee.
Police Say St. Paul Pizzeria Was Front For Marijuana Operation
Police say a St. Paul pizzeria and ice cream parlor turned out to be a front for a marijuana trafficking business. The investigation began last summer after a concerned citizen reported that Papa Dmitri's Classic Pizza and Ice Cream was rarely open and didn't seem to do much actual business.
'Gutter Block Goon' Gang Members Charged In St. Paul Assaults
Seven men were each charged Tuesday for their roles in three gang-related assaults over the span of two days in downtown St. Paul in January. The Ramsey County Attorney's office says the defendants are all members of the Gutter Block Goon gang, and all are charged with two counts each of third- and fourth-degree riot, both of which are considered crimes committed for the benefit of a gang.
Fmr. School Worker Pleads Guilty To Child Sex Abuse
A former St. Paul elementary school custodian pleaded guilty Thursday to charges connected to the sexual abuse of several children – including family members – and the invasion of student privacy. Walter Johann Happel, 63, appeared tired in court Thursday, where he pleading guilty to five charges.
Patient's Nurse Attack Leads To Legislation At Capitol
The Ramsey County Attorney's office says no charges will be filed against police who struggled with a hospital patient who died after he attacked nurses in November.
Five Charged In Multi-State Sex Trafficking Ring
Five Twin Cities residents were charged Tuesday in connection to a multi-state sex trafficking ring, according to the Ramsey County Attorney's office. Four of the five defendants are from St. Paul: 21-year-old Ishmael Jamaine Williams, 25-year-old Thomas William Evans, 28-year-old Yolanda Katrice Foster and 38-year-old Doris Marie Keller.
Newport Woman Pleads Guilty In Husband's Overdose Death
A Newport woman pleaded guilty Friday to third-degree murder in the methadone-overdose death of her husband in 2013, according to the Ramsey County Attorney's office. Forty-four-year-old Jennifer Marie Johnson is accused of injecting her husband — 32-year-old Dennis Parmuat — with a fatal dose of her methadone in the early morning of March 30, 2013.
Grand Jury Declines To Indict Police In St. Paul Man's Death
A Ramsey County grand jury has found St. Paul police were justified in using deadly force when they shot and killed a carjacking suspect in a shootout last summer.
St. Paul Man, Woman Found Guilty In Sex Trafficking Case
A St. Paul man and woman have been found guilty of engaging in sex trafficking of a 15-year-old girl. According to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, Jonathan Edwards, 25, and Kauser Yusuf, 22, were found guilty of one count each of first-degree sex trafficking of a minor.
Charges Dropped Against Man Who Allegedly Ejaculated In Co-Worker's Coffee
Ramsey County courts found that there was not enough evidence to charge a Blaine man accused of ejaculating on his co-worker's desk and in her coffee with a felony. The Ramsey County Attorney's Office said there was not enough evidence to provide probable cause that the man's alleged actions constituted felony criminal sexual conduct.
Ramsey County Grand Jury Returns Indictments In St. Paul Homicide
The Ramsey County Grand Jury returned several indictments last Wednesday against two men who allegedly killed a 56-year-old St. Paul man. According to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, the Grand Jury returned indictments on Juan Martinez and Desean Thomas.
Minnesota Still Investigating 3 Priest Abuse Cases
A Minnesota prosecutor says he won't file criminal charges in seven cases of alleged sexual misconduct involving eight Catholic priests, but St. Paul police are investigating three other cases. Ramsey County Attorney John Choi says that one of the three still under investigation is likely to lead to prosecution, without giving details.
St. Paul Man Charged For Shooting Romantic Rival
A St. Paul man faces attempted murder charges in connection with a drive-by shooting on Monday afternoon in West St. Paul, according to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office. Jorge Roman Vasquez, 35, was charged Thursday with first-and second-degree attempted murder, second-degree assault and a charge for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Father, Son Charged In Connection With Roseville Pawn Shop Shooting
A father and son have been charged in connection with the robbery of a pawn shop in Roseville, Minn. early last week. According to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, 51-year-old Marvin Spencer and 25-year-old Marvin Lee Clinton Spencer Jr. have been charged with aggravated robbery and attempted intentional second degree murder.
Charges Dropped Against Man Who Allegedly Threatened Daughter With AK-47
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office said Monday it has dropped the charges against a man accused of threatening his daughter with an assault rifle over her grades in school. Kirill Bartashevich, 51, was charged Jan. 25, 2013, with terroristic threats in connection with the incident that happened about two weeks prior.
Evidence Released In Army Recruiter Hit-And-Run Case
The Ramsey County Attorney's Office released evidence in a hit-and-run accident that severely injured an army recruiter. Last fall, Staff Sgt. Travis Torgerson was hit by a jeep and dragged nearly a mile. The driver, Enrico Taylor, pleaded guilty to the charges and will spend nearly 16 years behind bars.
Wife Of Man Who Killed New Brighton Neighbor Faces Criminal Charges
The wife of a man accused of killing his neighbor in New Brighton, Minn. now faces criminal charges, according to the Ramsey County Attorney's office. Paula Zumberge, 50, was charged Thursday with one count of aiding and abetting second-degree murder and one count of aiding and abetting second-degree attempted murder.
Man Charged With Fatally Shooting Girlfriend, Trying To Shoot Her Father
The suspect In the shooting death of a St. Paul woman told authorities that he was hearing voices when he allegedly shot her in the head and then tried to shoot her father Wednesday evening. According to the Ramsey County Attorney's office, 19-year-old Timothy Scott Hendricks was charged with one count of second-degree murder in the death of his former girlfriend, 20-year-old Michelle Ploetz, and one count of second-degree attempted murder of her father, 45-year-old John Ploetz.
Ramsey Co. Reopens Cases Against Archbishop Nienstedt And Fmr. Priest
Prosecutors say they want St. Paul Police to reopen a sexual abuse case against Archbishop John Nienstedt, but not because of any new evidence. The Ramsey County Attorney's office told WCCO that it doesn't want reports from the Nienstedt case being made public yet because of other elements that need to be investigated. They say those other elements don't have anything to do with the archbishop.
Archbishop Nienstedt Won't Be Charged In Alleged Groping Incident
Charges will not be filed against Archbishop John Nienstedt in connection with a police report filed by a priest on Dec.16, 2013. According to the Ramsey County Attorney's Office, St. Paul Police conducted an "extensive investigation" surrounding the allegation that Nienstedt inappropriately touched a boy during a photo session at a confirmation ceremony at the Cathedral of Saint Paul on May 5, 2009.


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An anonymous reader writes "The recently released Google Web Toolkit (GWT) is a comprehensive set of APIs and tools that lets you create dynamic Web applications almost entirely in Java code. However, GWT is something of an all-or-nothing approach, targeted at a relatively small niche in Web application development market. This article shows you what GWT can do and will help you decide if it's the best tool to use for your web development."


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WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Southern Wesleyan stayed with Union (Tenn.) for the first 25 minutes before the Lady Bulldogs pulled away for a 79-61 win in the quarterfinals of the NCCAA National Tournament hosted by Grace College.
Union entered the tournament as the number two seed, the Warriors as the seventh and both teams will play again on Thursday. The Warriors will meet a familiar foe in Emmanuel College at 10:15 a.m. while Union takes on Azusa Pacific in the second semifinal at 5:15 p.m.
The Warriors (14-17) were down just four, 46-42, four minutes into the second half when Union started launching three's and connecting. The Lady Bulldogs went on a tear, making six three-pointers over the next 10 minutes to push their lead out to 16, 72-56, with 4:45 to play.
Every time the Warriors started to make a push, Union answered with a three as they connected on 17 of 47 from downtown in the game including a 9 for 26 clip in the second half. Amber Rechis and Kelsey Risner each made four for Union. SWU made 7 of 15 from long range in the game as Christiana Perkins did most of the damage with four three's in the game.
Briana Seda led the team with 15 points off the bench. Perkins added 14 and Kiara Coleman chipped in with her seventh double-double of the season with 11 points and 12 rebounds. SWU shot 44 percent from the floor but just 43 percent from the free throw line. Union shot just 42 percent overall and made just four trips to the charity stripe, making two. Rechis led all scorers with 16 points.
The Warriors will meet Emmanuel for the fourth time this season, winning the last meeting last weekend in the NCCAA South Region championship. The Warriors and Lions split the regular season meetings, each team winning on the road. Tip time is set for 10:15 a.m. Thursday and will follow the day's first game which is set to tip at 8:30 a.m.


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Dockett says Rhodes has forgiven him and the pair is moving on.
What Dockett described as a ``very heated argument'' stemmed from Rhodes trying to persuade him to allow the Jets to score so the Cardinals could get the ball back and try for the winning touchdown. Dockett says he was so adamant because he never has quit as a player and when he does it will be time to hang up his cleats and walk away from the game.
The situation became moot when the Jets purposely downed the ball at the Arizona 1-yard line and ran out the clock for a 7-6 victory.
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LOS ANGELES – Celine Dion will love again, Willie Nelson will hit the road again. The Lakers? They're still incorporated, too.
Despite the 5.1 tremors of panic that surround them, they shoved the Knicks to the airport Thursday night, 99-82, and further delayed signing of surrender papers to the Clippers.
Kobe Bryant was about as good as he has been in a year or so, and as a group they looked neither old, slow nor satisfied. They need to win a road game or two to calm everyone down, but at least they made you want to see them again, just for validation.
The Knicks had doggedly ridded themselves of their salary-cap hogs over the years in hopes of hiring LeBron James or Dwyane Wade, back before a double-play seemed even possible. Instead they wound up with Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire, and then added Tyson Chandler inside.
We're about a dozen games away from any intelligent conclusions about any of these teams, but the Knicks were brutal through most of this one. They allowed the free-flowing Lakers to shoot 23 for 32 in the first half, which is why the Lakers were able to lead by 12 at halftime despite no offensive rebounds.
Stoudemire is insistent on taking his down-low game to 20-foot range, primarily because Chandler is in his way, and Anthony is experimenting at point forward, although he casts all disguises aside when it comes time for epicurean scoring.
Somewhere in the midst of it is Landry Fields, who made All-Rookie last year after prospering at Los Alamitos High and Stanford.
Fields made a name last year as a remarkably insistent rebounding guard, playing beside natural point guard Raymond Felton. Then the Knicks sent Felton and other goodies to Denver for Anthony.
Fields still found ways to contribute until the playoffs, but then suffered a four-game nightmare. His minutes dwindled from 24.6 per game to 16.5, and he shot 20 percent with five rebounds in that Miami sweep.
"I had a good idea of what I needed to do, coming in," he said. "The team has changed a little bit. It's a little different focus now. I have to play a more of a 2-guard role, try to get back on defense a little more."
Here, his defensive assignment was to get on the back of Bryant, who gradually ran him into foul trouble before he took flight in the second half. The Knicks have been a favorite Bryant victim, as were the Suns when current Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni ran them.
D'Antoni also was on the U.S. Olympic bench in 2004.
"I've seen the guy work," D'Antoni said. "I can tell you there's nobody in the NBA that works near as hard as he does."
Bryant's 13-point third quarter was right out of a video clip from, well, pick most any season in the previous decade. The coda was a 25-footer that banked in while Renaldo Balkman was leaping and trying to remove a finger, Yakuza-style. Staples shook with delight, of course, and Bryant simply walked around the premises, a what-did-you-expect walk, as he grimly choked back a smile.
The Lakers part of the world has been warily awaiting Mike Brown's offense, considering how it often sputtered in Cleveland. Until Andrew Bynum comes back from his suspension Saturday, it's all guesswork. "We'll have to wait and see what that looks like," Bryant said.


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Facing hundreds of acres of wildfire, dry chaparral and gusts of wind nearly strong enough to knock him over, the Granite Mountain Hotshots firefighter supervisor concluded his ridge was no longer the place to be.
Eric Marsh radioed that winds were "squirrely" and reported his crew was "going to make our way through our escape route."
But it was 4 p.m. on June 30 near Yarnell, Ariz., and the situation was far more precarious than Marsh could know.
Wind speeds soon would skyrocket and dramatically change direction. Trucks that earlier had ferried Marsh's Hotshots were in the fire's path and had to be evacuated. No one outside of the crew knew their escape route.
Worse, according to an Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigation, confusion, lousy communication and a deadly lack of leadership reigned over the entire 300-firefighter operation.
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In the wilderness, things can break bad within seconds – especially when there are gale-force winds.
As Marsh, 43, radioed his plans, the Granite Mountain Hotshot who served as the crew's lookout reported that flames were closing in on his "trigger point" – a previously determined location that, when fire crosses, firefighters leave.
Confident that it was move or die, Brendan McDonough headed toward a clearing near an old grader. As the 21-year-old, nicknamed "Donut," reached the grader, a supervisor driving a utility terrain vehicle spotted McDonough and picked him up.
McDonough was fortunate. Within 15 minutes, his tiny clearing was consumed by 40-foot flames.
The lookout reported that he understood his Hotshot brothers to be in a "black zone" – a safe area already burned. An operational-section chief understood the same thing, confirming the crew was "in a good place."
But a five-month investigation by the occupational safety division concluded that confusion wasn't only at the top management levels. It was in the ranks.
Shortly before 4 p.m., Hotshot Scott Norris texted his mother a photo of a massive wall of flames. The 28-year-old wrote, "The fire is running at Yarnell!"
But the flames weren't only heading toward Yarnell. Changing conditions would turn winds toward the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots, including Grant McKee, 21, of Newport Beach; Robert Caldwell, 23, McKee's cousin; and Kevin Woyjeck, 21, of Seal Beach.
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"There is concern that the adoption of new technology in the operating room will increase costs," Dr. Suri says. "That does not need to be the case. While total hospital costs were slightly higher initially for robot-assisted mitral valve repair surgery, we found that with increased experience and changes in our care processes, there was a steady and significant decrease in costs over time as we progressed through the learning curve."
In this study performed between July 2007 and January 2011, 370 patients who underwent mitral valve repair surgery (185 robotically and 185 open-chest) were compared. All patients had successful surgeries and there were no early deaths. Halfway through the study period, in 2009, systems innovations were implemented, such as increased efficiency in the operating room and expedited postoperative recovery efforts that allowed patients who underwent robotic repair to have their breathing tube removed in the operating room. They also were more likely to be able to move to a hospital room the day of the surgery, decreasing the time spent in a more expensive intensive care unit.
In the pre-improvement period (before systems innovations were implemented), total cost --from admission to dismissal --for robotic surgery was slightly higher ($34,920) than for open-chest surgery ($32,650), but during the post-improvement period (after systems innovations were implemented), the median cost of robotic repair became similar to open-chest --$30,606 and $31,310, respectively.
The length of hospital stay consequently decreased in the patients who had robotic repair surgery. In the pre-systems innovation period, these patients were in the hospital for an average of four days, compared with an average of 5.6 days for open-chest patients. In the post-improvement period, the time frame was 3.7 days compared with 5.7 days, respectively.
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Einstein calls it the eighth wonder of the world. It has power to create enormous wealth for people who persevere and hold on to it. This is compounding rate of return (CRR). Compounding return is nothing but earning returns over returns as well as principal.
The wealth created by the compounding rate works in favour of those who have larger earning period remaining in their life.
I will worry about it later, I am young and I will have fun for now.
While this is certainly something that all of us do in our young age, we have to also build the discipline to save a part of our income and invest to reap benefits in future.
Moreover, compounding works in favour of people who start investing early than those starting later in life. Sample this. It assumes that a person starts investing Rs1 per month at various stages of his life till he or she is 65. It means if you are 25, your investment horizon is 40 years while the horizon is 30 years for a 35 year old. The top table also shows how your future wealth varies with the rate of return.
If you can start investing Rs5,000 per month at the interest of 12% from 25th year, you will accumulate Rs5,88,23,850 by the time you turn 65. Does it really look like the 8th wonder? You bet.
Where to find money for investment?
The important point is you save something. Some of the things you can use to save money and invest in appropriate funds are as follows:
1. Pay your credit card bills on time. No exception.
2. Make a budget for your expenses. This may sound like a tough job, but do it for 2-3 months and you will have a fair idea of where the money is going. Now, curtail useless expenses. For example, going to an expensive restaurant 3-4 times in a week. Cut it down to once or twice a month.
3. Pay yourself first: Resolve to save a specific amount every month. Put it in an investment account.
4. Buy a car or bike having resale value. If possible, buy a second hand car.
5. Stop splurging on sale and discount.
Where to invest your money
Most importantly, you should have a long-term view of your investment. Let's see what options you have.
1.Equity & equity MFs: Equity investment is known to give the highest returns. This includes individual stocks, diversified equity funds, sector equity funds, index funds and the like. Between 1990 and 2010, Nifty has given an annualised return of more than 20%. However, the volatility of the returns is high.
2. Bonds and debt funds: There are good quality bonds available from the government and companies. These are fairly safe and returns can be between 8-12%.
3. Safest instruments: There are others which are very safe such as PPF, PF, bank deposits, but they have lesser returns. Your company anyway does the PF for you.
4. Others: Other options could be ULIP, gold ETF and index funds.
However, before you start investing in the market, you must have 3-6 months gross salary in your savings account for any emergency. Here is a typical asset allocation for a 25-year-old person – assuming you already have sufficient money in your savings account for emergency purposes.
Building a strong foundation for your future
It is extremely important to plan for your financial future. Often, in the case of finance, failing to plan is planning to fail.
First, resolve to save a part of your salary every month and invest. If you cannot maintain discipline, start a systematic investment plan (SIP) with a brokerage firm such as ICICI Direct, Kotak Securities or Angel Broking. Second, have a long-term view of your investment. If you look at any stock price or NAV of mutual fund, the prices go up and down in the short term, but generally go up long term for good stocks and mutual funds. And last, learn about investment, planning, and don't hesitate in taking professional help. You work hard in your youth; it is natural but to lead a comfortable life when you retire. You deserve it.
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Submitted by Michael Nystrom on Mon, 06/24/2013 - 09:56. Permalink
The whole loudly announcing of "I'M GETTING ON A PLANE TO CUBA" was all likely smokescreen. The USG doesn't understand that kind of nuance.
One of the 36 tactics in the Art of War is something like, "Make a noise in the east, and attack from the west."
That was Bin Laden's strategy. Ron Paul talked about it. Hell, Bin Laden himself talked about it. "I'll make a big noise over here, and you come attack me. Meanwhile, I'm already way over here on this other hill."
BTW - the first tactic in the art of war, Samantha just informed me: "Run!"
Looks like Snowden's got that one down too! Ha ha.
Thanks for the updated Tom. Hope you're doing fine.
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At least 20 people were killed due to flood and landslides following heavy rain in Surkhet district of western Nepal on Friday. About a dozen people are still missing in the incident, Home Ministry spokesperson Shanker Koirala said. He said that so far 20 bodies have been recovered mainly from Chisapani village. Search and rescue operations were going on with the assistance of Nepal Army and Nepal Police personnel.
Bheri River bridges at Tatopani-Ghatgaun junction and Tatopani-Babiyachaur junction has been swept away by the flood. Another bridge at Hariharpur has also been swept away, the Home Ministry said.
Meanwhile, three persons were killed and eleven others sustained injuries when a compound wall of a government school collapsed in Pantheswara village of Gorkha district on Friday. The incident came when a Korean national was distributing helpful items for the school during a programme inside the school room, when the landmass behind the building slipped breaking the compound wall.
Those killed in the incident include two women and a man working in the school. However, all the students were safe.


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Two Arizona State players were named to the Sports Illustrated All American team on Thursday.
Junior defensive tackle Will Sutton was named to the first team, while senior punter Josh Hubner received honorable mention recognition.
This honor only adds to the already impressive list of accolades for Sutton, who has already won 14 national awards.
Aside from the 2012 Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, Sutton has been named to nine All-American teams and was awarded both the Morris Trophy and first team All-Pac-12 honors.
Sutton ended the 2012 season with 58 total tackles, 20 of which were for a loss, and 10.5 sacks. His 1.82 tackles for loss per game were good for first in the Pac-12 and fifth in the nation.
Hubner finished his the season with a conference-leading 47.1 yards per punt, which was good for third in the nation. His 73 yard punt against UCLA was a career best and was tied for the ninth longest punt of the 2012 season.
While not as widely recognized as Sutton, Hubner had been named to Lindy's All-American team earlier this week.
The Sun Devils are scheduled to face the United States Naval Academy in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl December 29 at AT&T Park in San Francisco.
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Former Customs exec convicted of lying in SALN
MANILA, Philippines—A former Customs deputy commissioner has been convicted by the Sandiganbayan for failing to disclose the business interests of his wife and daughter in his statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN).
The antigraft court found Gil Valera "guilty beyond reasonable doubt" of violating Republic Act No. 6713, or the Code of Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, for not disclosing his wife Esperanza's interest in Buy Pinoy Marketing Inc. in his 2001 SALN; Esperanza's interest in Buy Pinoy and Scout Talents Asia Inc.; and his daughter Maria Beatriz's shareholdings in MJ Valera Realty in 2003.
The court, however, cleared him of a similar charge involving Valera's 2002 SALN and and another charge of falsification of public documents involving his 2004 SALN because the prosecution failed to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Valera was imposed a fine of P5,000 and perpetual disqualification to hold public office on each conviction. The decision was signed by Associate Justices Rafael Lagos, Efren de la Cruz and Rodolfo Ponferrada.
According to the charges, Valera "willfully, unlawfully and criminally failed" to disclose Esperanza's business interest in Buy Pinoy Marketing Inc. in his SALN for 2001 and 2002; Esperanza's interest in Buy Pinoy and Scout Talents Asia Inc. as well as Maria Beatriz's shares in MJ Realty in 2003; and failed to declare the same information in 2004.
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In his defense, Valera said that Buy Pinoy was founded by his sister Rosario Valera and that his wife did not shell out any money for the shares in her name. Esperanza died on Nov. 20. 2002.
When asked why he failed to declare his wife's interest in Buy Pinoy and Scout Talents Asia, in his 2002 SALN, Valera explained that Scout Talents was founded and spearheaded by his brother Emmanuel Valera and that like Buy Pinoy, his wife did not shell out money for her shares worth P8,000, and that all the capital was paid by his brother.
In addition, Valera said his wife never mentioned her shares in Scout Talents, thus, he was totally unaware of it.
On Maria Beatriz's business interest in MJ Valera, he explained that the company was cofounded by his children, Cedric James Valera, Patrick James Valera and Maria Beatriz, who was then only 12 years old at that time. He said he put his name on the articles of incorporation only as a trustee for Maria Beatriz.
Valera also told the court he believed there was no requirement in the SALN to include trust arrangements.
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'Far Cry' video game aims for new height - the Himalayas
Ubisoft is out to build on the success of its "Far Cry" video game franchise with a new installment promising players more choices and smarter enemies in an expansive world.
Ubisoft is out to build on the success of its "Far Cry" video game franchise with a new installment promising players more choices and smarter enemies in an expansive world.
Smartphone lovers will get to show off moves almost anywhere with the Sept. 25 release of a free "Just Dance Now" game tuned for mobile Internet lifestyles.
Multiplayer action has been part of video-games going back to "Pong," and ever since home consoles went online, few major games are released without some way to compete or cooperate with friends. But online ...
French video game star Ubisoft is bringing its blockbuster "Assassin's Creed" game to home turf.
The jaws aren't dropping at E3. Traditionally, the Electronic Entertainment Expo is the place where video game publishers reveal their biggest and boldest creations. That's changed in recent years as game ...
French video game star Ubisoft wants smartphone users to get up and dance.
French video game developer Ubisoft apologised "unreservedly" on Thursday after an Australian office was evacuated and a police bomb squad called out in a public relations stunt gone wrong.
Hacker-themed video game "Watch Dogs" makes its hotly anticipated debut on Tuesday in a world grappling with real-life fears about privacy in the Internet era.
French video game giant Ubisoft on Thursday announced that a new installment in its blockbuster "Far Cry" franchise is set for release in November.
Ubisoft said Thursday that it will unleash hacker-themed video game "Watch Dogs" on May 27 in what could turn a disappointing launch delay into a smart marketing move.
Ubisoft's captivatingly colorful Rayman videogame hero hit new-generation consoles on Tuesday.
A new installment of blockbuster "Assassin's Creed" videogame launched on Tuesday, putting players in the boots of a bold pirate and tapping into mobile devices to expand play.
French video game titan Ubisoft saw its shares plunge 23 percent on Wednesday after announcing that delays to two new titles would cause a significant operating loss this year.
Videogame maker Ubisoft announced Monday the expansion of its Montreal operations with a $373 million investment in online gaming and motion capture technologies, expected to create 500 new jobs.
Videogame titan Ubisoft on Tuesday warned that hackers swiped names, email addresses and other information about users of its online gaming community.


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Federer Saves 2 M.P., Fights From Two Sets Down To Defeat Monfils
New York, U.S.A.
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Roger Federer fought back from a two-sets deficit for the ninth time in his career, saving two match points in the fourth set, before overcoming Gael Monfils 4-6, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 in their quarter-final match at the US Open.
"I still thought the finish line was far for Gael. I knew I could play better tennis. I got off to a good start, so I was actually feeling alright, but then when I was down two match points, that's when I wasn't feeling so great anymore," he said with a laugh in an on-court interview with Brad Gilbert. "I thought, 'This is it. This is last point, man. Just go down fighting, don't miss an easy shot and let him have it. It's fine.'
"But I served well and stayed in the match and somehow turned it around. I felt great in the fifth, though. I was really starting to play better and better as the match went on, and that's a great feeling."
The five-time US Open champion advances to the semi-finals for a ninth time at Flushing Meadows, and for the first time since 2011. He will next face Croatian Marin Cilic, who advanced earlier Thursday with a straight-sets win over Tomas Berdych.
Monfils overcame a shaky first service game as he saved two break points against the No. 2 seed. Watched by the likes of Lindsey Vonn, Gwen Stefani, Thierry Henry, Hugh Jackman and Anna Wintour, he took the early lead at 4-2 on his fourth break point chance, and broke Federer's serve for a second time to open the second set.
In the ensuing game, the 20th-seeded Frenchman twisted his right ankle just prior to raising his arm to make a successful Hawkeye Challenge. He held serve and carried on, breaking Federer again to close out the second set.
The 33-year-old Swiss finally broke to open the third set, and after losing serve in the fourth game, recovered the lead in the next game with aggressive play at the net. He became the first player to force a set off Monfils at the 2014 US Open.
A rejuvenated Federer roared as he went up 2-1 in the fourth set, but was unable to sustain the momentum. Monfils broke back and overcame a break point in the next game, when Federer overhit a forehand. A pair of unforced errors from the Swiss's racquet brought up double match point for Monfils at 5-4, but Federer reeled off four straight points to bring the crowd to its feet.
When asked what went through him mind on the two match points, Monfils said, "I was saying to myself, 'Keep it simple and try to make him play them.' Because I knew that he would force it, he would put the first ball in and then come to the net very quick. [I needed to] relax and just lean a bit more on my forehand return and try to make it."
Monfils double-faulted twice to gift Federer a chance to serve out the set, and could offer little resistance as the World No. 3 seized control. After battling for two hours and 53 minutes through the first four sets, Federer needed just 27 minutes to clinch the decisive set as he limited Monfils to just 11 points total, picking up his 25th win in 26 night matches on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Federer, who won 53 of 74 points at the net, improved to an 8-2 record against Monfils, including a three-sets victory last month at the Western & Southern Open. He leads his next opponent, Cilic, 5-0 in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series.
"I'm looking forward to playing Marin," he said. "He's a great guy. We had a tough, tough match in Toronto. I think I needed nine match points to close him out and beat him at midnight, 6-4 in the third, so we know what to expect."
Federer last rallied from a two-sets deficit in 2012 at Wimbledon, where he overcame Frenchman Julien Benneteau in the third round en route to his seventh title at the All England Club.
He is looking to win his 18th Grand Slam title this week, and could move to No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Race To London should he triumph and Kei Nishikori beat Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals.
Monfils had been attempting to reach the US Open semi-finals for a first time. He had advanced to his lone Grand Slam semi-final in 2008 at Roland Garros.
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Regional Passport Officer says 15,000 passports issued every month in Tiruchi
The Regional Passport Office in Tiruchi has been issuing 15,000 passports in a month, said K. Balamurugan, Passport Officer, in Thanjavur on Tuesday.
Mr. Balamurugan was speaking at a training and interaction programme for police officials on passport verification at the Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) here.
Mr. Balamuguran said that out of 15,000 applications issued, Thanjavur Passport Seva Kendra accounted for a major number of passports that was around 7,000 passports.
Under the Tiruchi Regional Passport Office, there are two passport sevea kendras — at Tiruchi and at Thanjavur. While Tiruchi centre covered three districts, the one in Thanjavur covered five districts.
Mr. Balamurugan said that verification by police officials was an important work in issuing passports and police officials should not take it lightly. They should look at it from employment and economic point of view. They should ensure speedy verification without compromising on national security aspects. He insisted on police officials personally seeing the "face of the applicant" it was important from the point of view of security. "Speedy passport verification will help youth capture international jobs quickly," Mr. Balamurugan said. Elaborating on how to become rich as a nation, Mr. Balamurugan said that rich countries worked on their competitive advantages and traded with other nations.
Three crore Indian people lived throughout the world .Their remittances during the year 2012 were $ 110 billion. They saved the Indian economy during 1991 economic crisis, crisis arising out of 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, the recession in 2000, 2001 earthquake, and tsunami. "That is why the Centre created a new ministry for Overseas Indian Affairs in 2004," Mr. Balamurugan added.
Thirty police officials — sub-inspectors and inspectors from Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, and Nagapattinam districts — participated in the training and interaction.
The in-service training centre has organised this programme as per the guidance of V.H. Mohamed Haniffa, Deputy Inspector-General of Police (Thanjavur Range).
Keywords: Tiruchi regional passport office, Thanjavur range, passports issuance, Passport Seva Kendras


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For residents of Me Chaung village in Myanmar, getting to a health clinic isn't easy. There is a new toll road to the capitol nearby - but it costs $5 and does not allow motorcycles or bikes. Since the villagers don't have cars, they have to make the long trip to the nearest health center, which is four kilometers away.
Thanks to your gifts, MTI has been working in this village, providing health education and medical supplies. Unlike other impoverished regions of Asia, there are few NGOs working in Myanmar, and none in this area.
Recently our Manager of Asia Programs Connie Cummings took a trip to Me Chaung village to visit with our staff and volunteers. She was interested in hearing success stories from our program. Little did she know the village would gather together to provide testimony on the dramatic difference your gifts are having in that community.
Hear directly from those whose lives you are transforming!:
"Before this project we have had many difficulties, but I fully support this project because I have seen improved health here." - Saw Monday
"Before we had to go to the health center - which is far away - when we were sick. Now we can discuss our illness with the [Traditional Birth Attendant] and can get treatment here in the village. We like that the village now has some medical supplies here." -Saw Roe
"Now we can give health education to mothers about pre- and post-natal care right here in the village. Before, they only believed in the traditional medicine; but now we can give good education to the community." - Naw Paw
"I give thanks to God for this project. We are able to give health education for the prevention and treatment of diarrhea and malaria to the community. Health education is so important to this community and has made an impact here." - Naw Saw Htoo Say
"Having low cost medical supplies here in this community has helped us a lot. We can buy medicines from the village health workers. We don't have to travel far to get help now." - Naw Paw Lay
"Thank God for this project and now we have medicine to help those who are pregnant. Women can give birth here now with less pain. We are very thankful to you and for your project." - Toe Sau Poe
Thank you for your generous donations to our Maternal & Child Health programs. You are providing lifesaving care to the most remote regions of the world. Thank you!
Excerpts republished with permission from Clark County Bar Association's July Hearsay Newsletter.
This past March, Mike Simon and Loren Etengoff from the Clark County Bar Association traveled to Guatemala on a volunteer MTI work team to build ventilated stoves. Here is what they had to say about their trip.
How did you get interested in going on a trip with MTI?
Loren: I had heard Mike talking about his trips to Central America... I casually mentioned that I
might be interested in going on a trip. I forgot about it until I got
an email from Mike about 6 months ago ... asking if I wanted to go to
Guatemala and build stoves. I
had no idea why one would go
to Guatemala to build stoves
(don't stoves come from
SEARS) and why I, who can
barely hammer a nail, could
build a stove. However, I
asked Mike more questions
and decided that it sounded
Mike: An old scuba diving buddy of mine went on a trip to Peru with
MTI to convert an old jail to a medical center. I said the same
fateful words that so many other people have said: "Gee, I would
like to go on a trip like that someday." The next thing I knew, I
was off to Honduras where we built latrines in a village up in the
mountains. Honduras is the second poorest country in the
western hemisphere after Haiti and it is very different from and
even poorer than Guatemala.
What was the experience like?
Loren: Like nothing I expected or have previously experienced. From
the concern/fear of having an armed escort with m-16 automatic
rifles while on the drive to the village along the washed out dirt
road hugging the side of a mountain to the humbling experience
of arriving at the village and seeing the entire village lining the
road and applauding as we pulled in.
The sense of community and the importance of family in the
village astounded me. Notwithstanding the extreme poverty, the
village was thriving. Parents loved their children, and did their
best to provide for them. They were willing to change the way
they had been doing things for many years if there was a chance
that the change would help their children.
Mike: Seeing the armed guards Loren mentions was not unique. There
are guns everywhere in Central America: outside gas stations,
banks, stores, wherever there's money. In San Salvador,
neighborhoods hire security guards to patrol their
neighborhoods. If you don't pay them, your house is burglarized.
I always remember the roads and the time it takes to get
anywhere. On our return trip, we went west from Chicamán on
a country road. There were houses scattered on both sides of the
road and every house had a speed bump the size of bowling
balls. We barely crawled over every one.
Ojo de Agua is at about 4,800 feet in elevation. And it was steep.
In one day in one short distance we climbed about 2,100 feet in
elevation going from house to house working. That was fun.
I especially enjoy watching the interactions of team members
with the local community... one day
Loren was showing the kids how to make paper airplanes. He's
pretty good at it too. Loren's son, Gabrielle, had one young lady
hanging all over him. We have a lot of pictures of that.
What did you bring home from the trip?
Loren: A sense of accomplishment. A closer relationship with my son as
a result of our shared experience. The confidence to step out of
my comfort zone. A greater understanding of myself. A desire to
go again. An idea of what I would like to do when I retire from
the practice of law.
Mike: I think you can tell that Loren and I are pretty enthusiastic
about the trip and we both plan on going back sometime soon.
We would both tell you that it is a unique experience and a very
valuable one. If you have any interest in going on a trip, let us
know. We would be glad to talk to you about it, which is
something we never grow tired of.
On Saturday, MTI's Director of Africa Programs Dan Ward met with the President of Liberia, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
Dan says, "our point of connection, besides Ebola and MTI's work in Liberia, is that she is also a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School. So we called it a mini alumni meeting! ...She emphasized her Christian faith and appreciated the role of Christian NGO's like MTI here."
Thank you for your continued prayers for West Africans impacted by this deadly virus.
Due to intense fighting and the violent persecution of ethnic and religious minorities by the Islamic State in Iraq, more than 1.8 million people have been displaced within Iraq. MTI's Director of Emergency Relief & Global Security Roger Sandberg recently visited Erbil in Kurdistan Iraq to coordinate a plan with local partners to assist those displaced by the conflict.
Here are some photos from his trip:
Please join us in praying for those affected by the conflict. Thank you.
Meet Herlinda, a Mother Counselor in Guatemala!
Herlinda (38) lives in Paapá with her husband José and their three children: Edgar Rolando (21), Floricelda María (18), and Darwin Jeremy (6). Paapá is an hour outside of Cobán and is the largest community that MTI works with in the municipality of San Juan Chamelco, with 263 families and a total population of 1,397.
Prior to beginning as a volunteer with MTI, Herlinda only dedicated her time to caring for her home and children. Now she said she participates in monthly health education trainings and as a woman she feels fulfilled having 10 families in her care and being in charge of giving them advice on the care of women, children, and home hygiene. Herlinda noted that she performs home visits to reinforce the health topics and says she is very well known in the community for the work that she does. She also said that the families in her care are stronger, and that when the day comes that MTI is no longer working in the community they will be able to continue practicing nutrition and hygiene practices.
Regarding her own family, Herlinda noted that before receiving the fuel-efficient, ventilated stove from MTI her family suffered from respiratory infections but they no longer experience this thanks to the stove. As a result of her participation and training, Herlinda said she is familiar with a number of health themes, and that her children no longer suffer from pneumonia and diarrhea because her family practices good hygiene within the home, hand-washing, and a healthy diet.
Herlinda told MTI staff that the training that she has been given from MTI health coordinators has helped her as an individual as she is no longer afraid to speak in public. She said she is happy to belong to the network of Mother Counselors in her community, and is motivated by to help mothers in Paapá and educate the families in her care on the health topics she receives.
Within her community Herlinda said that MTI has strengthened leadership that participates in training sessions, and that religious leaders now help offer families information about the care of their children and mothers. Together, the village is working for the development of the community.
You are changing lives through your gifts to our Community Health programs! You are providing sustainable development programs that are transforming the lives of Guatemalan families. Thank you!
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Imagine a self-regulating, world-wide, distributed digital system, engineered to operate beyond the management or control of any human, corporation, or government, impervious to government regulation or national jurisdiction, growing in size and reach exponentially. No police officer can arrest it. No spy organization can find it. No army can kill it. No human can stop it.
Sounds a lot like Skynet from the Terminator movies, doesn't it? In the Terminator franchise, a self-aware AI network created by the military broke free of human control with the intent of destroying the human race.
So, how do we get from bitcoin, a mere digital currency, to Skynet? It may not be as far-fetched as you think.
Back in time
To trace the untraceable, we're going to have to travel back in time almost 50 years, to 1969 (don't worry, you can keep your clothes on). It was quite the year of contrasts. On one hand, there was the Apollo moon landing. Tricky Dick became president. The Vietnam War was about to begin winding down. Woodstock. And the very earliest origins of the Internet.
Popular legend has it that the ARPANET, named after the Advanced Research Projects Agency of the US military, was created to provide unstoppable communications in the event of nuclear war. This claim is disputed by former ARPA director Charles Herzfeld, who -- at a 1994 BBN conference -- claimed that ARPANET was intended to give scientists access to a limited number of research computers. The fault-tolerant, distributed nature of what eventually became the Internet was actually the result of a RAND presentation on secure voice networking for the military.
Even so, the concept (and eventual reality) of the Internet was a decentralized system, able to withstand regular and unpredictable disconnections of nodes, with no true central authority. Today, of course, we know the Internet is not truly decentralized, but it also is not fully controlled by a single nation or authority.
The fundamental architectural technology underlying the entire Internet is packet switching. There are two key concepts in packet switching. First, all transmissions are divided up into small chunks (packets) containing both data and routing information. Second, if any node that's supposed to retransmit a packet is down, the packet is redirected to another operational node that completes the transmission.
In Jurassic Park, Jeff Goldblum explains how, despite supposedly careful genetic engineering to prevent dino reproduction, "Life finds a way." On the Internet, packets always find their way. To be sure, we've seen how some nations have managed to temporarily cut off their population's access to the Internet, but even so, citizens have found ways to route around their government's data blockade.
The key to the Internet's fault tolerance is decentralization. There exists no single, central Tron-like Master Control that can be shut down to stop the Internet. Sure, there are hubs of power (like the DNS infrastructure), but even there, the network is highly decentralized, with the master name server table replicated to servers all around the world. Because of this decentralization and replication, it's very hard indeed to shut down the entire Internet .
Back to the future
It's the concept of decentralization that lets us jump back to the future, to bitcoin, and to its potential of becoming something like Skynet.
Bitcoin has had a pretty crazy month. There was the Mt. Gox debacle , where thousands of bitcoin holders lost their virtual shirts when the company imploded. There was Newsweek's claim that it had finally "outed" Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of bitcoin. And at least three bitcoin currency exchanges were hacked and robbed , or suffered denial of service attacks .
With bitcoin under so much pressure, how could it possibly become as all-powerful and all-reaching as Skynet?
The answer is pretty simple: it's not about bitcoin as a currency. It's about bitcoin as a technology, a highly-distributed, leaderless, jurisdictionless, identityless, nearly anonymous decentralized architecture for managing ownership.
Let's go back to the Internet for a moment. The Internet is not a single monolithic entity. At its most simplistic, it's made up of plumbing (DNS, packets, routing, TCP/IP, http), applications (Facebook, Gmail, SharePoint, WordPress) and content (ZDNet, CNET, Mashable, Wikipedia). If one aspect of the Internet shut down (say Wikipedia couldn't get enough funding — a horrible thought to be fair), other elements that run on the Internet (say Facebook) would continue on, uninterrupted. The Internet is a platform, and ZDNet and Facebook and so forth run on top of that platform.
Bitcoin is quite similar. There's an underlying bitcoin plumbing component, a blockchain, that handles all the management of the bitcoin objects. There are a wide variety of applications using this plumbing, from the bitcoin currency to a plethora of alternative currencies, there's the "mining" industry that uses the bitcoin currency application's rules to generate objects that get stored in the blockchain, and there are exchanges (like Mt. Gox) that act as brokers and bankers of bitcoin value.
Next up: the disturbing potential of the bitcoin platform...
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MONTREAL—An infant was killed and several adults were injured Saturday after a plane en route from Winnipeg to Nunavut in northern Canada crashed, Canadian police said in a statement.
The Perimeter Aviation plane carrying seven passengers and two crew crashed close to the end of the runway south of the airport in Sanikiluaq, the town in Nunavut where the plane was originally headed, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said.
The infant was six months old. None of the other injuries were life-threatening, it said, adding an investigation was underway.
The co-pilot was flown to Winnipeg for treatment while others were treated on the scene, the Canadian Broadcasting company reported.
Sanikiluaq is an Inuit community of 850 residents on the Belcher Islands in southeastern Hudson Bay.
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Dan Bilzerian Announces 2016 Presidential Campaign
If you've never heard of Dan Bilzerian, just imagine if Hunter S. Thompson's gun collection and Chuck Norris' beard had a love child and gave it a multi-million dollar trust fund.
The man's made headlines for throwing porn stars off his roof. He's been arrested for trying to make a bomb. He's rumored to have hired a professional "p--sy coordinator."


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ST. MARYS — The Punxsutawney Chucks boys' soccer squad shutdown the St. Marys offense and posed a 2-0 shutout to improve the season record to 7-1.
Despite the win, Punxsy head coach Phil Shenkle still said there were some things he was not satisfied with.
"We didn't play at as high of a tempo as I would've liked," Shenkle said.
St. Marys has a short, compact field, and Shenkle said his team had a hard time adjusting to that situation.
Punxsutawney's own Devin Mesoraco had a weekend full of baseball for the Cincinnati Reds Saturday and Sunday, playing in both victories against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Mesoraco struggled in Saturday's game, going 0-for-4 at bat and getting struck out once by Pittsburgh's Jose Veras. He had two flies out and a groundout to third base.
Sunday, Mesoraco had a more successful game as he reached base twice. His game was complete with one hit and two runs.
BROOKVILLE — Most 12-year-olds dream about the day they turn 16, so they can get behind the wheel of a car for the first time, but one local boy has a head start on his peers.
Will Fleming, a sixth- grader at Hickory Grove in the Brookville Area School District, just completed his first season racing a 270 cubic centimeter powered micro sprint race car, showing many signs of improvement and success in his rookie year.
The 270cc micros — a smaller version of the 410cc sprints — are powered by what is basically a motorcycle engine and run on alcohol as a fuel source.
FOXBURG — The Brookville Raiders dominated the Allegheny-Clarion Valley Falcons from the first kickoff Friday night and eventually won 50-6.
Brookville's Brodie Zacherl had a 39-yard touchdown on the Raiders' first snap of the game, and from there, the team never let up.
"After last week's rough game, our confidence was a little fragile," Brookville head coach Chris Dworek said. "We had a good week, and we had a good practice (Friday). To have a good start keeps that momentum going from the week, so that was important."
STRATTANVILLE — The Punxsy Chucks scored on their first four offensive possessions in the first half — including three second-quarter touchdowns — to take a 28-0 lead to halftime and went on to easily defeat Clarion-Limestone 28-0 Friday night in Strattanville.
PITTSBURGH — Devin Mesoraco's homecoming party was almost spoiled Friday night when Reds' catcher Ramon Hernandez was granted the start.
Several local fans of Mesoraco made the trip to Pittsburgh in hopes of seeing their favorite Major Leaguer in person.
And late in the game, their wish was granted when Mesoraco came in to relieve Hernandez.
Mike Leake had pinch-run for Hernandez in the eighth inning.
Mesoraco's fans didn't get to see him even take a swing at a live pitch.
In fact, he was left standing in the on-deck circle in the ninth inning.
STRATTANVILLE — Tonight, two 1-2 teams will face off as the Punxsy Chucks travel to Strattanville to take on the Clarion-Limestone Lions — a team that plays a defensive style quite familiar to the Chucks, as it mimics that of the St. Marys Dutchmen, who Punxsy faced last Friday.
"On defense, they play a similar style to St. Marys," Punxsy head coach Alan Nichol said. "So, that's a concern. We'll have to come out and execute the game plan, and it's up to us to make those adjustments.
PUNXSUTAWNEY — In a rare night game at Jack LaMarca Stadium in Punxsutawney, the Punxsy boys' soccer team defeated Redbank Valley 7-0 Thursday evening, breaking Redbank's three-game winning streak over the Chucks.
ALTOONA — Punxsy's seventh- and eighth-grade basketball teams were each on the losing end against Altoona-White Thursday afternoon in Altoona.
In the seventh-grade contest, Punxsy was outscored 20-9 in the second half as Altoona went on to win 40-21, but Punxsy was at a disadvantage from the jump.
"We battled extra hard against a much, much taller Altoona team," Punxsy head coach Darrin Kriebel said. "Even though the final score is no indication, the girls put up a valiant effort against a very good team."
DUBOIS — The Punxsy boys' golf team travelled to DuBois Wednesday for the fifth annual DuBois Area High School Invitational Tournament and scored a combined 342 to earn a respectable fourth place, given the level of competition.
"Fourth place isn't that bad considering we were playing some huge schools out of our district," Punxsy head coach Josh Conrad said after the tournament.
Among the larger schools that competed was State College, which took first place in the tournament with a combined total score of 325.


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Every Bride Needs Something Blue!
We think finding THE DRESS should be an inviting experience. We want you to kick off your heels (or your snow shoes) and stay awhile. We've done our job if you have made some new friends and found your perfect dress. Congrats on finding the man of your dreams, now let us help you find the dress!!!
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Amazing, stress-free experience!Reviewed on 5/12/2014 Jenny E
After trying on dresses in multiple states without any luck, I decided to make an appointment at Blue Bridal Boutique while in Denver for a business trip. I didn't have an entourage, and was expecting to feel intimidated and overwhelmed when entering the store.. I was the only bride in the store and my consultant Julia greeted me with a huge smile. She immediately made me feel comfortable and sat me down to learn more about what I was looking for. The first dress she pulled for me gave me that fuzzy feeling even while still on the rack!! I was allowed to walk around and mark the dresses I was interested in trying on with clothes pins (incredibly cute idea) and then went into the dressing room. I was carrying a bit of holiday weight at the time and had felt so uncomfortable with strangers in the dressing room with me in all the other bridal stores I had gone to, but Julia let me put the dress on myself and then just came in to help me with the zipper. That first moment I put the first dress on, I knew.. I half heartedly tried on a few more gowns, but I already knew.. I had found my dress!!! Since I live in New York, but am originally in Sweden and am getting married in Michigan where my fiance's family lives(!!!), I needed to send pictures to loved ones to make sure it was the right one. Julia was so patient with me and took as many pictures of me as I wanted. I left the store knowing that I'd found the dress and went to pick up a mini bottle of champagne on my way back to the hotel to celebrate! A few days later I called to place the order over the phone when I was back in New York. I had called a few NYC stores to see if they could get me the dress, but my gut feeling told me to order from Blue Bridal. They answered all my crazy questions and gave me written confirmations of my order.. I checked in a couple of times and they always got back to me within 24 hours or less! Well, today my dress arrived and I couldn't be happier! I need to have some alterations, but that could have something to do with the fact that I've lost 14 pounds so far... There was a small stain on the sash that came with the dress, but I don't think I'm using it and if I were I'm sure I could get it out. Everything else was flawless! The funniest part about all of this is that I had a dream that I found my dress in Denver right after I got engaged.. Which made no sense to me since I didn't have any connections to Denver.. Well, it was all written in the stars! I warmly recommend this store! I'm telling all my engaged NYC friends to fly to Denver to have the same experience! Thank you SO much to Julia and the rest of the staff in the store, I'm so grateful for everything you've done for me!! Can't wait to share my wedding pictures after my big day.
Amazing!!Reviewed on 2/08/2014 Meghan H
My hunt for a wedding dress began as a comedy of errors (which I, of course, did not find very funny). After heading through no less than 10 bridal shops, many of which were AWFUL, I was ready to give up. On our way home from Denver, my mom suggested that we stop at Blue Bridal in Castle Rock on our way back home. Even though we didn't have an appointment, Sarah let me go in an look at the dresses. Then, when her appointment called to say they would be late, Sarah pulled several dresses for me to try on. She was so helpful and friendly. The shop is beautiful and so calming (which was much more important than I would have realized). I ended up purchasing a beautiful Pronovias gown that I just fell in love with. Then I learned that, because the Castle Rock Blue Bridal was new, they were doing a bonus. Because I purchased my dress there, I got a beautiful Sarah Gabriel veil absolutely free! It was like my own personal fairy godmother haha. I also bought a beautiful flower hairpiece to wear during the reception The process was wonderful, the shop is beautiful, and the dresses are AMAZING! I highly recommend this store!!
Awesome Boutique! Must go!!Reviewed on 8/26/2013 Rachael D
I loved my experience here! They were so kind and very knowledgeable! I was able to say, "yes to the dress" at their boutique! Great and fun location too! Very reasonably priced!
I will always remember this placeReviewed on 4/12/2015 Danna C
Memories were made here! The staff was very friendly and all of them were so sweet in offering compliments and ideas. I found my dress here in March and I can't wait to visit in June to try it on and have alterations done. I highly recommend going to Blue Bridal, they are amazing.
Absolutely Wonderful!Reviewed on 2/07/2015 Taylor Jane C
I seriously cannot say enough wonderful things about Blue. I am from Omaha, but my fiance is from Denver. I wanted to go dress shopping and be able to include my future mother-in-law. I had set up a couple of appointments at shops throughout Denver, and Blue was my very first one! It is the cutest boutique ever and filled with the nicest people. Julia Scott is the store manager and was my Bridalista for the day. She was so helpful and so supportive, and I know this day would not have been as special without her help. She was just a blast to work with. I was expecting Blue to have boutique prices, but all of the dresses are quite affordable! I was pleasantly surprised by this fact. Beyond the already low prices, Blue had a sample sale going on when I was there, and I was able to purchase my dress for less than half of the original price. They also offered to have my dress cleaned for me, and they are storing the dress for me for free since I will be in Omaha. I had a truly tremendous experience at Blue, and I will recommend it to everyone. Needless to say, I cancelled the rest of my appointments for the weekend after finding my dress! At Blue, I purchased my dress and bolero. I will also be purchasing a cleaning, alterations, and possibly a veil through Blue in the future.
Wonderful boutique!Reviewed on 12/31/2014 Heidi g
This was the second shop I visited- they made me feel welcome and gave me full attention during my appointment. The attendant was friendly and helpful, and made me fee beautiful when I found "the dress". They were open to price discussions, and had great correspondence throughout the process. I absolutely loved their selection and service!
Best Experience!!Reviewed on 12/30/2014 Esther L
I went to many stores at home in Lincoln, NE and never had a very good experience with the selection or the consultants. Then I went to Blue! They have the most friendly, easy to talk to, staff! I had such an amazing time trying on dresses with just my group and not a bunch of other ladies fighting for attention. And my process of dealing with them after the order has been amazing. They are simply the BEST!!!
Great if they could follow throughReviewed on 10/09/2014 Lydia E
On my first visit, I wasn't allowed to even look at anything and was told to make an appointment. At my appointment, the sales associate was great - made me feel comfortable and was very helpful. There wasn't too much selection, but I did fall in love with one gown. I was told that the dress I fell in love with would be on one of their sales two weeks later. I stood outside in the cold for an hour and a half the day of the sale so that I could get my dress. When I was finally let in, it wasn't on the sale at all! They wouldn't even retrieve the dress from the stock room so I could try it on again. Of all the bridal salons I went to I was least pleased with Blue Bridal Boutique.
Fabulous!Reviewed on 10/07/2014 Autumn n
My experience at Blue Bridal in Denver was amazing!! Roxy was so accommodating even though my party was late! She was warm and kind and made me feel right at home. I found my dress and got to take it home the same day because they had my size in back stock! I would highly recommend this boutique especially if you are looking for great service and a private experience for you and your party. Thank you Roxy and the blue bridal team!
Last Minute BrideReviewed on 10/01/2014 Chelsey B
Julia was absolutely amazing! She is sweet, personable, and extremely helpful. I called to make an appointment and to inquire if they had any sample dresses or off the rack dresses, as I needed a dress in 5 weeks time. She called telling me they had several options for me and looked forward to my appointment! Not only did I find my dress, but beautiful earrings as well! I later decided to order a veil and sash which she ordered the week before my event and she made she it was in on time and steamed and ready for the big day! Julia makes you feel so welcome and really was a big part of my overall wedding experience! I'm grateful for all her help and a wonderful experience. I highly recommend checking out Blue Bridal for your wedding gown!
Great Experience!Reviewed on 9/16/2014 Katie F
I went to Blue Bridal as my first stop wedding dress hunting. We had an appointment in advance and I had a small entourage with me (Mom, MIL, 3 bridesmaids and an adorable baby). They got an idea of what I was looking for and allowed my friends and family to pull dresses as well. It was a really fun experience and I found my dress! While they don't do alterations in house, they recommended Donna Beth, who was awesome, and delivered the dress over to her shop for me so I didn't have to make multiple stops!
Wonderful Experience/Highly RecommendReviewed on 9/08/2014 Jennifer K
I visited Blue Bridal Boutique for the first time with my Mom, sisters and a bridesmaid. It was such a wonderful experience compared to other wedding shops I had visited. Even before you walk in the door, they make you feel special. They had my name written on a chalkboard outside the door welcoming me and my guests. We took lots of pictures here :). Blue also has a great selection of unique wedding dress for a wide-range of price points. I decided to buy my dress during my second visit. The staff could not have been sweeter or easier to work with throughout the entire process. Especially Julie, she was fantastic. I loved my dress from the moment I put it on, but we already had other appointments set up that day so I didn't pick it right away. Julie was understanding, did not pressure me, and even offered to extend the discount they were offering during the trunk show. I highly recommend buying your dress from Blue, they have made me feel special and important throughout the whole process. I am so glad I decided to buy my wedding dress here! You will be glad you did too! -Jennifer
Great ExperienceReviewed on 9/05/2014 Lindsay
I went to Blue Bridal not knowing what I wanted in my wedding dress. Julia was my consultant and she did AMAZING. She helped suggest dresses she thought I might like based off of what I had tried on. In the end she asked me to try on one final dress that I hadn't picked. With an open mind I tried it on and absolutely loved it, it ended up being the dress that I picked. She listened to what I was saying and helped finding something that I looked great in. She was so caring and helpful. Blue Bridal is definitely a wedding dress boutique that I would suggest to any bride that is trying to find a dress. They are very personable and care about their customers. I am so happy that I tried this place first and it ended up being the place I found my wedding dress. So happy with the experience, Julia and the store itself. Has great option of dresses for all price ranges! Go to Blue Bridal!! :)
Bridal DressReviewed on 8/31/2014 Jade H
Before my mom and I walked into the store, there was a chalkboard welcoming every bride who had an appointment. It was a very nice and thoughtful touch! Roxy was my bridal consultant and she took me around the store and educated me on all the wedding dresses. When I first walked in, there didn't seem to be a lot of dresses, but as we walked around,there was a really good selection. I really liked how they let you get dressed in privacy, then came in to help you pin it all up. I really enjoyed finding THE dress at Blue Bridal! Everyone was super nice and helped me find the perfect dress. I highly recommend going here to try on dresses!!
Great Dress for Good PriceReviewed on 7/30/2014 Erin H
I loved the dress I got on sample sale but I felt very rushed to buy by the salesperson - she made it seem like there was one day only to get a dress.
Love Blue Bridal!Reviewed on 7/26/2014 Laura B
Great to work with! Their seamstress is amazing and picks everything up to take to her shop. They made the process so easy!
Great Boutique!Reviewed on 6/16/2014 Carissa K
I went to Blue Bridal for my first time ever looking at gowns and had a great time! They had a sample sale going on (there wasn't much to pick from when I got there around 3 in the afternoon), but had very personal service, as I was the only one there and a walk-in! I didn't feel pressured at all to buy a gown! It was a little too pricey for my budget but they had some very pretty dresses!
Love My DressReviewed on 10/01/2013 Erin L
I absolutely LOVED my dress it was perfect. I am so lucky that I found a good seamstress however, because Blue Bridal made me order a dress that was WAY WAY to big...because "my hips are so wide"? I had some problems with my shash not being what I ordered and the incorrect color. At the end of it I didn't even end up using it because it didn't match so I wasted $200.
Great Prices and ServiceReviewed on 9/12/2013 Brit C
I went to a ton of places that had many more dresses than Blue did. But Blue had the best for what I was looking for. Plus fewer dresses made it much less overwhelming. They were extremely prompt with calling me when my dress got it and providing accurate estimates on timing. Plus very nice staff! A few negatives: They don't provide bottled water or anything to guests and there isn't much sitting room if people are joining you. So keep the group to 1-2 and be warned that it's always hot in their shop! They also don't alter but they work with Donna Savoy who is AMAZING.
Great ShopReviewed on 9/09/2013 Maureen M
I really enjoyed my experience with Blue Bridal. They had a great selection and trying on dresses there was much less stressful than some of the other shops I visited. The salesperson was very helpful and we were able to order exactly what I wanted and stay in my budget.
Loved my dress & the experienceReviewed on 8/05/2013 Caroline M
I loved my experience with Blue Bridal. They were so accomidating and helpful. It took me a really long time to find my dress and I came into Blue several times and at both locations. I finally found my dress and was so relieved. I was moving out of state right after I found it, so the owner, Sarah was extremely accomidating with helping me show the dress to my parents during a trip home for Christmas. She brought the dress up from the Castle Rock location to Denver so I could try it on with them the 1 day I would be in town. She also brought up several veils that I liked so my dad could carry his tradition of picking out his daughters veils for their wedding. It was a really kind gesture that she did not have to do, but it was so very much appreciated by me & my family that she helped us have that moment. Every visit I made to Blue was met with kind & helpful sales women and gorgeous dresses. I honestly could have worn any of the dresses I tried on there, but I am so happy with the one that turned out to be mine.
Found my dress hereReviewed on 7/28/2013 Ellen J
While the experience wasn't very great--I did find my dress here, and it was beautiful. I was booked for an appointment, and the girl who was working seemed very disinterested in helping me find my dress. I visited other salons, which made shopping for my wedding dress feel more "special" and the sales people were much more helpful. However, I did end up finding my beautiful dress here, and that is why I gave it four stars.
Beautiful wedding dress sampleReviewed on 7/27/2013 Amelia F
Had a great experience shopping! And got a great dress at their sample sale
The BEST Colorado Bridal ShopReviewed on 7/22/2013 Laura Y
I visited multiple bridal stores in the Denver area and Blue Bridal blew them all away! I went to their locations in both Castle Rock and Denver (I ultimately found my gown at their Den shop) and I can't say enough wonderful things about them. Unlike other experiences I had, both consultants we worked with were so friendly! They made the wedding dress searching process FUN! I never felt rushed or pressured, and they let me try as many dresses as it took until we found the one. I wish more of my engaged friends lived in Colorado so that they could have the same wonderful experience I did at Blue Bridal. They also carry a great line of accessories from Sara Gabriel that are SO cute! I changed out my long veil for the perfect flower hairpiece to dance at the reception. Blue Bridal is hands down the BEST Colorado bridal shop!!!
My Wedding DressReviewed on 7/19/2013 Kandice N
Blue Bridal was the first place we went to look for a wedding dress. They were having a sample sale. We found my dress right away and it was a great deal for what it was originaly worth. It was exactly what I was looking for and such a great deal. We didn't get a whole lot of help that day, but it was a sample sale so that is to be expected. It is a very cute little boutique and so glad I found my dress there.


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Gender, Work & Organization
This timely and engaging book argues that technoscientific advances are radically transforming the woman-machine relationship. However, it is feminist politics rather than the technologies themselves that make the difference. TechnoFeminism fuses the visionary insights of cyberfeminism with a materialist analysis of the sexual politics of technology.
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Sex, Class and Technology.
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