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WEDNESDAY - August 18, 2010
RALEIGH - United States Attorney George E.B. Holding announced that in federal court today United States District Judge James C. Dever III, sentenced two robbers of Wallace and Burgaw convenience stores. HUMBERTO DIAZ, an illegal alien from Honduras residing in Wallace, North Carolina, received 90 months' imprisonment. JOSE LEONEL MATUTE, 28, an illegal alien residing in Harrels, North Carolina, received 72 months' imprisonment. Restitution was imposed for both defendants.
On January 25, 2010, DIAZ pled guilty to counts one and four of the Criminal Indictment returned on August 6, 2009, which includes conspiring to commit Hobbs Act robbery, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1951, and aiding and abetting the use of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c). MATUTE pled guilty to conspiring to commit Hobbs Act robbery, aiding and abetting Hobbs Act robbery, and illegal entry by an alien. Additionally, MATUTE pled guilty to count three of the Superseding Indictment returned on February 4, 2010, aiding and abetting use of a firearm during a crime of violence, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 924(c)(1)(A).
On November 15, 2008, DIAZ and co-defendant Ever Jose Contreras entered the Your Convenience Store #3 in Wallace, North Carolina. Approaching the counter, DIAZ pulled a knife, demanding all the money from the register. Contreras took $320 from the register drawer. Both men then fled.
On November 23, 2008, DIAZ and MATUTE, along with co-defendants Contreras and Daniel Eduardo Pineda-Zelaya, entered the Your Convenience Store #755 in Burgaw, North Carolina. While the fourth co-defendant, Jose Martinez-Alvarado, waited in the car performing look-out, DIAZ and Contreras went to the back of the store where they encountered a patron of the store. DIAZ removing a .22 caliber revolver from his pocket pointed it at the customer demanding his wallet. Contreras also held a knife on the customer. DIAZ fired one round from the gun in the direction of the customer's head. While this was occurring in the rear of the store, Pineda-Zelaya and MATUTE were at the front of the store demanding the clerk remove all the money from the register. After taking $50 from the register, the defendants fled the store, hopping into the car and speeding away.
Last week, Pineda-Zelaya was found guilty by a jury and is awaiting sentencing. Martinez-Alvarado is scheduled to be sentenced in September, 2010, and Contreras is scheduled to be sentenced in October, 2010.
This case was part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods(PSN) which encourages federal, state, and local agencies to cooperate in a unified "team effort" against gun crime, targeting repeat offenders who continually plague their communities.
Investigation of this case was conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Wilmington Office, the Pender County Sheriff's Office and the Wallace Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Ethan Ontjes represented the government.
News releases are available on the U. S. Attorney's web page at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce within 48 hours of release.


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I have an input file for lex i.e a file.l.
In solaris, the lexer gives an output as file.yy.c which is getting
compiled without any compiler errors.
Whereas when i try the same in linux redhat 8.0,
the lex command invokes flex 2.5 which also gives a file.yy.c as output.
The problem comes in compiling this file.yy.c in linux.
It gives many undeclared variable error.
This could be bec of the incompatibilty bet lex and flex. Probably some
make file option needs to be modified or added.
Could anyone help me regarding this please?
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WASHINGTON — Administration officials said President Bush had narrowed the field of candidates for CIA director to at least two people, three weeks after outgoing Director George J. Tenet announced his departure.
Two administration officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Bush was focusing on House Intelligence Committee Chairman Porter J. Goss (R-Fla.) and at least one other candidate.
"The president has not made a decision, and there's more than one candidate," said White House communications director Dan Bartlett.
Tenet announced his resignation as head of the CIA and 14 other agencies that make up the intelligence community this month, citing family reasons. His deputy, John McLaughlin, will become acting CIA director when Tenet officially departs next month.
Almost immediately, speculation began about who would permanently replace Tenet.
Goss, 65, has served in Congress for 16 years and plans to retire from the House at the end of the year. With Goss' 11 years as a CIA case officer and nearly eight years leading the House Intelligence Committee, some have suggested that he is a prime candidate for the job. Sen. Bob Graham (D-Fla.), a former Intelligence chairman, and other lawmakers were quick to endorse Goss when Tenet announced his resignation.


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published: January 14th, 2008
There are loads of misconceptions and confusion regarding the Flash UPnP Attack that was discussed over here. Therefore, it is probably a good idea to shed some light on the matter, since I don't want to leave people with the wrong impression. If the majority of people still don't get it after this post, then that will mean that we have failed and we shouldn't have published the research.
What does the Flash UPnP hack consist of? [...]
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Maine Baking Company, Auburn, ca. 1940
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This photograph from about 1940 is of the interior of the Maine Baking Company on Minot Avenue in Auburn. The sign in the window reads "For your protection our bread is Sterilamp Conditioned", meaning it was pasteurized. The Maine Baking Company was known for its attention to hygiene and its adoption modern technology. The bakery opened in 1922 and closed in 1955.
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- Title: Maine Baking Company, Auburn, ca. 1940
- Creation Date: circa 1940
- Subject Date: circa 1940
- Town: Auburn
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- Dimensions (cm): 18.5 x 21
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gel purification
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I am tryning to purify my desired amplicon (size 885 bp) from gel. I am using qiaquick gel extraction kit for this,but not getting good yeil and good 260/280 ratio when i analyse my sample on nanodrop after purification i want to use this sample for in vitro transcription.
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Try re-eluting the column with half the volume of elution buffer.
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The courts will likely have to decide whether the right to free speech supercedes the right to individuals to "right to privacy and a sense of security and peace in the home."
Funny, "grandpa" isn't the word that comes to my mind when we talk about a man stalking women down the street and yelling at them.
The suspect in the Wisconsin Planned Parenthood clinic bombing showed no remorse at his hearing.
Why Do Violent Extremists Like Ralph Lang Get More Protection Than Women Trying to Access Abortion Care?
In an update to a post from Februaury, Ralph Lang has finally been charged in federal court for plotting to kill Wisconsin abortion care providers. This is good news.
Although the clinic blockades of the 1980s and early 1990s, called "rescues" by anti-abortion activists, are fewer than they used to be thanks to 1994's Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act [FACE], the ever-present threat of violence remains a fact of life for providers.
It's a tried-and-true tactic: Any time anti-abortion activists are told that they can't harass people, they scream that their First Amendment rights have been violated. Now, Rev. Mark Holick, OSA head Flip Benham, and longtime co-conspirators Chet Gallagher and Rusty Thomas are at it again, this time in Jackson, Wyoming.
Vigil for Life, a radical anti-choice group, was unsuccessful in "convincing" a woman to terminate an unintended and untenable pregnancy. So what did it do? It put out an All Points Bulletin to track her down.
The anti-choice protester is accused of pushing two clinic volunteers who were escorting a patient.
Spokesman Troy Newman invokes the Bart Simpson defense in sidewalk counseling.
Operation Rescue employs their inflammatory and deceptive tactics in New Mexico.


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Tex-Mex Pork Chops
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 7 mins
A quick recipe to do, no need to marinade the pork chops. One of my favorite bbq recipe. Comes from Coup de Pouce (magazine in Quebec)
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 pork loin chops with bone (about 1 1/2 lb/750 g in total)
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cumin, chili powder and salt. Add the oil and mix well. Rub the pork chops with the mixture. (You can do this step and keep them in the fridge until the next day).
- Preheat the bbq to medium heat. Lightly oil the grill. Put the pork chops on the grill. Close the cover of the bbq. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until that the pork is a little bit pink inside. (turn the pork chops at mid cooking).
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SO yummy! After reading the reviews I decided to omit the salt all together. I followed this recipe exactly except heated on the george foreman grill instead of outside. Perfection! I served with Cilantro Lime Rice and it was perfect. Thanks for sharing!
My wife and I usually both like a recipe, or both do not, but we disagreed totally on this one.

I thought it was excellent, she didn't like it at all, said, "Don't make that again."
That was the best meal my whole family said that dinner couldn't get better that that!!!!


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YIELD: Makes 6 to 8 servings
for crust:
Blend flour, sugar and salt in processor 5 seconds. Add butter and shortening. Using on/off turns, process until mixture resembles coarse meal. Beat 2 tablespoons ice water and yolk in bowl to blend. Add to dough. Using on/off turns, blend until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
for filling:
Mix cherries and juices, sugar, tapioca, kirsch and salt in bowl. Let stand until tapioca looks translucent, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour.
for topping:
Blend oats, flour, sugar, almonds, cinnamon and salt in large bowl. Add butter. Rub in with fingertips, pressing mixture together until moist clumps form; chill until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 13- to 14-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter deep-dish glass pie dish. Trim overhang to 3/4 inch; fold under. Crimp edge decoratively. Spoon filling into dough-lined dish. Sprinkle with topping. Bake pie 30 minutes. Reduce temperature to 400°F. Continue to bake until filling is bubbling thickly and topping is brown and crisp, covering edges with foil if browning too quickly, about 25 minutes longer. Cool at least 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.


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December 26, 2014
Separation Anxiety
Dogs with separation anxiety exhibit distress and behavior problems when they're left alone.
These are the most common ways that dogs express their painful anxiety:
- Digging and scratching at doors or windows in an attempt to reunite with their owners
- Destructive chewing
- Howling, barking and whining
- Urination and defecation (even with otherwise house-trained dogs)
Is it separation anxiety?
If most or all of the following statements are true about your dog, he may have a separation anxiety problem:
- The behavior occurs primarily when he's left alone and typically begins soon after you leave.
- He follows you from room to room whenever you're home.
- He displays effusive, frantic greeting behaviors.
- The behavior occurs whether he's left alone for short or long periods.
- He reacts with excitement, depression or anxiety to your preparations to leave the house.
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What causes separation anxiety
It's not fully understood why some dogs suffer from separation anxiety and others don't. But it's important to realize that the destruction and house soiling that often occur with separation anxiety are part of a panic response. Your dog isn't trying to punish you for.
These are some of the scenarios that can trigger separation anxiety:
- A dog accustomed to constant human companionship is left alone for the first time.
- A dog suffers a traumatic event (from her viewpoint), such as time at a shelter or boarding kennel.
- There's a change in the family's routine or structure or the loss of a family member or other pet.
How to treat minor separation anxiety
- Don't make a big deal out of arrivals and departures. For example, when you arrive home, ignore your dog for the first few minutes then calmly pet him.
Leave your dog with an article of clothing that smells like you, such as an old T-shirt that you've slept in recently.
- Establish a safety cue—a word or action that you use every time you leave that tells your dog you'll be back.
- Consider using an over-the-counter calming product that may reduce fearfulness in dogs.
How to handle a more severe problem
Use the techniques outlined above along with desensitization training. Teach your dog the sit-stay and down-stay commands using positive reinforcement. This training will help her learn that she can remain calmly and happily in one place while you go to another room.
Create a "safe place" to limit your dog's ability to be destructive. A safe place should:
- Confine loosely rather than strictly (a room with a window and distractions rather than total isolation)
- Contain busy toys for distraction
- Have dirty laundry to lend a calming olfactory cue or other safety cues
How to cope while your dog learns to be calm
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- Crating. Your dog will still engage in anxiety responses inside a crate, and she may urinate, defecate, howl, or even injure herself in an attempt to escape. Instead, create other kinds of "safe places" as described above.
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|Bar opening times
This week we have been granted our new licence to sell alcohol so we are free to open the bar as normal. Until we have completed the new building project what we have on offer will be limited but we intend to open the bar on Sunday lunchtimes and Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Members should not attempt to serve themselves without the permission of the Bar Steward and should leave the Clubroom as tidy as possible after use.


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This title has a double-meaning. Not only has the Sebastopol figure drawing session moved down the road, but I have moved my store from Zatista to Lish. They've made some changes to their policy which I found unacceptable. There are some advantages to having your work on Zatista, but they are not worth the steep commission they are going to start charging, which borders on brick-and-mortar gallery commission. For that amount of commission charged, I expect the type of attention given to an artist in a brick-and-mortar gallery. If you want more details about it, just email me.
But I am now on Lish, which charges no commission, and everything is dealt directly with me. It's just a storefront. I have put some cool deals on there for the weekend to commemorate the move. Please feel free to update your bookmarks:
But back to the fun stuff.
These next five drawings were the last ones I did in the old drawing studio at the Sebastopol Center For The Arts on Depot Street. That room was the worst; it would get way too hot in there even on cold nights. Had terrible air circulation. Not enough in-front parking either. There were a lot of things that got in the way of the view of the models too, like big concrete beams holding the roof up. The new place is more open, though slightly smaller in terms of space, but I think it's better.
I haven't been hitting the drawing workshops as much as I've wanted to. Too many other things going on have gotten in the way. I think it would take a really long time to actually "lose skill," but true improvement takes constant practice.
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Sunday, October 4, 2009
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COVINGTON - Georgia Perimeter College will present a play for the first time on its campus next week.Usually, the group performs at locations in Social Circle, Conyers and other areas, but since the new student learning center opened on the Newton Campus this school year, the drama department took over the old library space to create a stage and viewing room for some performances. The first play to be performed there will be the drama "Doubt, A Parable," the Pulitzer Prize-winning play written by John Patrick Shanley. It tells the story of a nun who runs a religious school in the Bronx in the mid-1960s and her suspicion of a priest sexually molesting the school's first black student; in the play, she attempts to have him removed from his post. "This story is better than a good mystery. The moral dilemmas posed within the play make you think about your own moral convictions," said Janet Hollier, associate professor or communication and theater at GPC who is directing the play. "Shanley encourages us not to get entangled with certainty about who did it, but rather rest with uncertainty, so that we will forever question whether our moral convictions are appropriate and sufficient." The cast and crew include GPC students Stephanie Rennolds of Monroe as Sister Aloysius Beavier, Joey Kellogg of Snellville as Father Brendan Flynn, Morgan Higganbotham of Loganville as Sister James and Shanel Scott of Decatur as Mrs. Muller. GPC student Eddy Juin of Decatur is stage manager. Local community crew members include Rockdale County High School theater teacher Scott McElheney as set designer and Laramie Wells, a Newton High School math and film instructor, who is the play consultant. GPC theater instructor William Jarrett is costume designer. The students will present the play at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and at 3 p.m. Oct. 11 in room 2100 of building N1 at GPC's Newton campus, which is located at 239 Cedar Lane, off Ga. Highway 11, in Covington. GPC students get in free with their student ID, non-GPC students pay $5 and adults pay $10. The play is not recommended for young children. An hour before each performance, guests also are invited to view a 1960s pop culture exhibit in the hallway outside of the performance room. It features student art, including reproductions from the era. Michelle Floyd can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. SideBar: If you go · What: "Doubt, A Parable" Presented by Georgia Perimeter College · When: 7 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Oct. 11 · Where: GPC Newton Stage, 239 Cedar Lane, Covington (room 2100 in building N1) · Cost: free to GPC students, $5 for non-GPC students, $10 for adults · Reservations: 770-278-1435
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The services provided by Mobile Libraries 1, 2, 8 and 10 will be suspended for designated periods in May and June for routine maintenance, a Leisure and Cultural Services Department spokesman announced today (May 6).
The service points of Mobile Library 1 to be affected from May 13 to 25 are Cho Yiu Chuen, Shek Lei (I) Estate, Lai Yiu Estate, Kwai Shing East Estate and Kwai Shing West Estate in Kwai Chung; Easeful Court and Cheung Ching Estate in Tsing Yi; and Riviera Gardens, Sham Tseng, Lei Muk Shue Estate, Tsuen King Circuit and Cheung Shan Estate in Tsuen Wan. For enquiries about Mobile Library 1 services, please call 2414 3157.
The service points of Mobile Library 8 to be affected from May 15 to 21 are Laguna City in Lam Tin, Po Tat Estate in Sau Mau Ping, Tai Hang Tung Estate in Tai Hang Tung Road and Laguna Verde in Hung Hom. For enquiries about Mobile Library 8 services, please call 2926 3055.
The service points of Mobile Library 10 to be affected from May 27 to June 1 are Tsing Tin playground in Tuen Mun; Kwong Fuk Estate in Tai Po; Cheung Wang Estate in Kwai Tsing; and Tin Yuet Estate, Hung Shui Kiu and Tin Wah Estate in Yuen Long. To enquire about Mobile Library 10 services, please call 2450 1857.
The service points of Mobile Library 2 to be affected from May 27 to June 8 are Hau Tak Estate, Po Lam Estate and Sheung Tak Estate in Tseung Kwan O; Ta Kwu Ling, Cheong Shing Court, Ka Fuk Estate and Ching Ho Estate in North District; Sun Chui Estate, Mei Lam Estate, Saddle Ridge Garden, Kwong Yuen Estate, Lee On Estate, Sui Wo Court and Yiu On Estate in Sha Tin; and Wan Tau Tong Estate and Tai Yuen Estate in Tai Po. To enquire about Mobile Library 2, please call 2605 1071.
People are welcome to use other public libraries during the service suspension period. They may also renew library materials by telephoning 2698 0002 or 2827 2833, or via the Internet at www.hkpl.gov.hk/english/catalogues/catalogues_rbr/catalogues_rbr.html.
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text: Before I go to bed, I want to remind everybody that today, June 6th, is the anniversary of D-Day. On this day, 70 years ago, allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, and charged head-first into a heavily fortified enemy position. I have family friends and relatives who were there in one capacity or another. One of them was an ambulance driver, and said there were so many dead bodies on the beach that he literally had to run over them in order to get to the casualty collection points to pick up the wounded who were still alive first. Our World War 2 veterans are leaving us every single day. The amount of respect that these people deserve is beyond comprehension. Take a moment today and stop to think about what those men did that day in order to stop the Nazi war machine and protect the independence of not only ourselves, but of the western world as we know it. Imagine being on one of those boats, with enemy soldiers shooting at you, sinking other boats around you, and charging onto that beach with machine gun fire pelting the sand all around you as you charged inland with no cover or concealment. That is what every single one of those men had to do so we could be here today speaking English instead of German. Because of those men, you are free to lose yourself in Farmville or Survivor or whatever it is you fill your free time with. If you have a World War 2 veteran in your family, especially if they were involved in the invasion of Normandy, take a moment to thank them, take them out to dinner, learn a little something from them. You could put a flag up on your front porch, or watch a documentary or do some reading on the D-Day invasions and learn a little about what lead up to and what resulted from those battles. The worst disservice we could ever give these men is to let them fade from existence without talking to them and learning from their experiences in an armed conflict as important as World War 2 was.


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Jacoya Golen, a third grader at Cooper Elementary School in Superior, jumps on her shovel as second teacher Dawn Theelke helps to hold the shovel. The children worked Thursday afternoon on taking out sod at the spot that the new garden will grow.
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Tips for Mobile Gift Giving
Mobile gifts have become increasingly popular over the past few years or so. It seems like everyone wants, needs, or has a mobile device of some sort. This makes mobile gifts an almost foolproof choice for any gift-giver, regardless of occasion. If you are thinking of giving a mobile gift to someone, there are some tips that can help you make the right decision.
Who Is the Gift Recipient?
A good thing to determine before purchasing any mobile gift is who the recipient will be. This will be a major deciding factor in what type of mobile gift to buy. If the person you are buying for already has a mobile phone and wants a new one, you will have to make sure the phone you purchase for them will be compatible with their current cellular provider. It would be a bummer if you bought them an awesome new phone that ends up having to go back. Maybe the transition will be as easy as transferring the gift recipient's SIM card, but it is best to know that for sure.
If the gift recipient does not already have a mobile phone, you will want to make sure to pick a phone, provider, and plan that will work for them. This means you will want to be sure the provider you choose offers coverage in the recipient's area, the plan is something they will be able to manage, and the phone has features they want or need. Another good option for mobile gift giving is a gift card from a store that offers mobile service and phones from many different providers. This will allow your recipient to choose a provider, phone, and plan on their own terms.
Maybe the person you are buying for isn't interested in a new phone. There are many other mobile devices and gift options that people also wish for. For example, there are devices such as the iPod Touch that provide different features and options than a mobile phone. You can also think about giving gift cards that are pre-loaded with credits for downloadable apps, or with minutes for prepaid mobile phones.
What Will the Device Be Used For?
If you decide to purchase a new mobile device for someone, you should know for sure what the device will be used for. This will help you determine which device to purchase. Does the person you are buying the gift for love to text? You should be sure the phone you get them has a text-friendly keyboard to make texting as convenient as possible for them. How about games? If your recipient is a big gamer, you should think about a device or phone with a screen and memory large enough to accommodate those games.
Other Tips
There are a few other things to take into consideration before purchasing a mobile gift. Is the gift for someone in your own family? If so, you should look into a family plan through your mobile provider. These can usually save you some money and can give you authority over the account. This is a huge benefit if the person you are buying for is your child, as it can allow you to set limitations on phone usage. Another thing to factor in is the activation of the mobile device. If you are buying the gift in advance, chances are you will not want to activate it before the person opens it. You can usually post-date the activation of a device to the day and time you will be presenting it to your recipient. This will prevent you from paying for any unused time.
These tips should help if you are thinking of purchasing a mobile gift for someone. You should always take them into consideration and remember to shop around before deciding on a gift. This will allow you to get the best deal and perfect gift for that special someone.
Guest post from Karen Schweitzer. Karen writes about cheap internet service for InternetService.net


text: Blake Griffin Net Worth and Salary Timothy Makalinao February 9, 2013 Athletes, Basketball Blake Griffin Net Worth – $30,000,000 Blake Griffin Salary 2012 – $13,000,000 Blake Griffin Contract – 4 Years / $42,088,647 (Blake Griffin Salary with Los Angeles Clippers is $7,226,891) Blake Griffin Net Worth is $30,000,000, and Blake Griffin Salary 2012 is $13,000,000. Blake Griffin is a power forward in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers, and has made a name for himself as one of the most prolific power forwards in the game right now. Griffin and Chris Paul make up one of the best combinations in the NBA, along with the rest of the deep Clippers team. The 1st overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft, Griffin spent his 1st year in the NBA injured, but has now been one of the main forces in revitalizing the Clippers organization. Blake Griffin was the 2011 Rookie of the Year, and in his 3 active years in the NBA has made the All Star team in each one. Known for having some of the best dunks in the game, Blake Griffin is frequently spotted in highlight reels and dunk reels. Blake Griffin has endorsements with companies such as KIA, Gamefly, Subway, Vizio and many other companies, these endorsements make up the rest of his salary for 2012. Griffin also signed a contract extension worth $100,000,000 for 5 years starting in 2013. Share this:FacebookEmailRedditPrintLinkedInGoogleTumblrStumbleUponTwitterLike this:Like Loading... Leave a Reply Cancel reply


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Relief for the Garbage Can Lidless
No garbage lids, no problem. The La Crosse city council has backed off new requirements that all garbage containers have lids. City council president Audrey Kader's idea. She says the lid mandate is too onerous and forces people to buy new garbage cans when their lids blow away. Additionally, the city will likely be moving to automated pick-up in a little over a year. Rendering all current garbage cans obsolete.


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Vaginal Infection
Vaginal infections are common and a very uncomfortable problem among women. Itching, burning, irritation of the vulva (outer genitals) and discharge from the vagina are some possible symptoms.
The vagina has a normal discharge (fluid that passes out of the vagina) that is clear or cloudy and whitish. A healthy vagina keeps a balance of many organisms, such as bacteria and yeast. Many factors can affect the normal balance of the vagina.
- Antibiotics
- Change in the body's normal hormone levels, such as those that occur with pregnancy, breast-feeding, or menopause.
- Douches
- Spermicides
- Sexual intercourse
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
A change in the normal balance can allow either yeast or bacteria to increase and result in vaginitis. Vaginitis can result from irritation, growth or organisms in the vagina, or from infection.
To diagnose vaginitis, your provider will take a sample of the discharge from your vagina and look at it under a microscope. Your provider may also suggest other tests. To ensure the results of any tests are accurate, do not douche or use any vaginal medications or spermicide before you see your provider. Treatment may depend on the cause of the vaginitis, as well as on your special needs. Treatment may be either with a pill or by applying a cream or gel to the vagina. Follow your provider's instructions exactly, even if the discharge or other symptoms go away before you finish the medication. Even though the symptoms disappear, the infection could still be present. Stopping the treatment may cause symptoms to come back. If symptoms reoccur after the treatment is finished, see your provider again - a different treatment may be needed.
Yeast infection is also known as candidiasis. It is one of the most common types of vaginal infection.
Causes: Yeast infection is caused by a fungus called Candida. It is found in small numbers in the normal vagina. However, when the balance of the vagina is changed, the yeast may overgrow and cause an infection. Many women who take antibiotics will get yeast infections. The antibiotics kill normal vaginal bacteria, and the yeast then has a chance to overgrow. A woman is more likely to get yeast infections if she is pregnant or has diabetes. Overgrowth of yeast can also occur if the body's immune system, (protects the body from disease) isn't working well. For example, in women infected with HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), yeast infections may be severe. They may reoccur often. In many cases, the cause of a yeast infection is not known.
Symptoms: The most common symptoms of a yeast infection are itching and burning of the vagina and vulva. The burning may be worse with urination or sex. The vulva may be red and swollen. The vaginal discharge is usually white and may have a slight musty odor. It may look like cottage cheese. Some women with yeast infections notice an increase or change in discharge. Others do not notice a discharge at all. Some women may have no symptoms.
Treatment: Yeast infections are usually treated by placing medication into the vagina. Some providers may prescribe a single dose you take by mouth. In most cases, treatment of male sex partners is not necessary. You can buy over-the-counter yeast medications, but be sure to see your provider if:
- This is the first time you've had a vaginal infection
- Your symptoms do not go away after treatment
- Your vaginal discharge is yellow or green or has a bad odor
- There is a chance that you may have an STD
Sometimes a woman thinks she has a yeast infection when she actually has another problem. If there is another cause, it may be harder to find if a woman is taking medication for a yeast infection.
Causes: The bacteria that cause bacterial vaginosis occur naturally in the vagina. Bacterial vaginosis is caused by overgrowth of several bacteria. It is not clear whether it can be passed through sex.
Symptoms: The main symptom is increased discharge with a strong fishy odor. The odor is stronger during your menstrual period or after sex. The discharge is thin and dark or dull gray. Itching is not common, but may be present if there is a lot of discharge. Some women may have no symptoms.
Treatment: Two antibiotics are used to treat bacterial vaginosis. One is a drug called metronidazole. It can be taken by mouth or applied to the vagina as a gel. The other drug is called clindamycin. It can also be taken by mouth or applied to the vagina as a cream.
When metronidazole is taken by mouth, it can cause side effects in some patients. These include nausea, vomiting, and darkening of urine. Do not drink alcohol when taking metronidazole. The combination can cause severe nausea and vomiting. Usually there is no need to treat a woman's sex partner. But if the woman has repeated infections, treatment of the partner may be helpful. Some providers may suggest that the couple not have sex or that they use a condom during treatment. Bacterial vaginosis often comes back. It may require long-term or repeated treatment. In most cases, treatment eventually works in time. Sometimes when bacterial vaginosis keeps coming back it may mean that you have another STD. Your provider may test you for other infections.
Causes: Trichomonas is a parasite that is spread through sex. Women who have trichomonas vaginitis are at higher risk for infection with other STDs.
Symptoms: Signs of trichomoniasis may include a yellow-gray or green vaginal discharge. The discharge may have a fishy odor. There may be burning, irritation, redness, and swelling of the vulva and vagina. Sometimes there is pain during urination.
Treatment: Trichomoniasis is usually treated with a single dose of metronidazole by mouth. Do not drink alcohol for 24 hours when taking this drug because it causes nausea and vomiting. Sexual partners must be treated at the same time for treatment to work.
This type of vaginitis is linked with not having enough estrogen. It can occur during breast-feeding and after menopause. Symptoms include vaginal dryness and burning. Atrophic vaginitis is treated with estrogen, either taken by mouth or applied as a vaginal cream. If for some reason a woman cannot take estrogen, she may find a water soluble lubricant helpful.
There are a number of things you can do to lower the risk of getting vaginitis:
- Do not use feminine hygiene sprays or scented, deodorant tampons. You should not try to cover up a bad odor. It could be a sign of infection that should prompt you to see your provider.
- Do not douche. It is better to let the vagina clean itself.
- Thoroughly clean diaphragms, cervical caps, and spermicide applicators after each use.
- Use condoms during
- Check with your provider about preventing yeast infections if you are prescribed antibiotics for another type of infection.


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When working in Nigeria 10 years ago, I was party to the following conversation between our cook and an American.
"What's for dinner, Peter?"
"Jumping chicken."
"Jumping chicken? What the hell is that?"
There followed a very good impression of a large frog.
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Thanksgiving Roasted Turkey and Gravy
Lean poultry doesn't have to mean dry, flavorless meat. We used broth to make our Thanksgiving turkey breast. And the gravy really hits the spot.
12-14 lb (5.5-6.34 kg) turkey, trimmed of fat
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups vegetable broth
1 celery stalk, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 small onion, finely diced
3 tbsp flour
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 Celsius). Rinse turkey and wipe dry. Inside and out. Season cavity with salt and pepper. Tuck the wings behind the back and tie legs together, if necessary.
- Set turkey on rack in roasting pan breast side up. Pour vegetable broth around turkey.
- Roast until juices in the thigh run clear when pierced with a knife, about 3 ½ hours. The internal temperature should register 180 degrees (85 Celsius) on a thermometer. Baste turkey often and cover with foil if it becomes too brown. Set turkey on a platter and cover with foil. Remove skin before slicing and serving.
- Pour pan juices from turkey pan into bowl and set it in freezer for about 20 minutes. Add celery, carrot and onion to roasting pan and cook over medium heat until lightly browned. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Remove pan juices from freezer and spoon fat off top. Gradually pour 2 ½ cups of liquid into roasting pan, stirring constantly. Add water or more vegetable broth if you do not have enough liquid. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly and cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper and serve with turkey.
Yields about 4-5 ounces turkey and 1 ½ tablespoons gravy per serving.
Number of servings: 24
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Calories 224.8
Protein 39.9g
Fat 5.3g
Saturated fat 1.7g
Carbohydrate 1.8g
Fiber 0.2g
Cholesterol 117.8 mg
Iron 2.8mg
Sodium 448.1mg
Calcium 28.4mg
Recipe courtesy of Weight Watchers


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Clemson University's Linvil Rich receives state's top honor
ANDERSON - When Sen. Kevin Bryant told Linvil G. "Gene" Rich that Gov. Nikki Haley had awarded him the state's top honor, the Order of the Palmetto, Rich was stunned but cracked a joke immediately.
"Did you tell her I'm a Yankee?" Rich said, causing his friends to erupt in laughter.
Bryant presented the honor to Rich on Friday in the Anderson Area YMCA's community room. The senator was joined by about 40 of Rich's friends, some of them members of the YMCA's morning coffee club. Rich was also accompanied by his wife, Molly.
"Your entire career and life have been marked by trying to make South Carolina better," Bryant said.
The Order of the Palmetto is considered the highest civilian honor in the state of South Carolina. The first Order of the Palmetto was awarded in 1971 by Gov. John C. West. It recognizes a person's lifetime achievements and contributions to the state.
Any South Carolinian can nominate someone for the Order of the Palmetto, but the governor is the one who makes the final decision on who will receive the honor. In the past 40 years, more than 3,500 people have received the Order of the Palmetto, according to the state's Department of Archives and History.
The award was given to Rich to honor a lifetime of work that the native of Illinois put into the engineering field, particularly environmental engineering. Rich served as the head of Clemson University's civil engineering department for a year in 1960 and then was named dean of the university's College of Engineering, a position he held until 1972.
But his largest accomplishments were made in the environmental engineering field, a program that he started at Clemson. From 1972 until 1987, Rich served as a professor of environmental engineering at Clemson University.
Now, his resume is so extensive at Clemson University that the university's environmental research lab is named after him. He also the author of five books and more than 50 technical papers and founder of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, according to Clemson University's website.
That list of accomplishments plus his sense of humor and humble personality is what made Rich so deserving of the award, his friends and a former student said.
Steve Graef, a former student of Rich's, attended the ceremony. He said he attended Clemson University because of Rich's reputation in the environmental engineering field.
Graef attended Clemson from 1967 until 1971 and earned his doctorate there.
"He was using biology, chemistry and physics to take dirty water and turn it into clean water," Graef said. "He was a leader in the field. And he was always so accessible to the students. Because of that, we all had so much respect for him in the classroom. He really challenged us to excel, and he mentored us, and helped us develop our careers."
In the midst of all his success, Rich's friends said, the professor remained humble and jovial. Joe Drennon, who is the director of the Anderson YMCA, said he and several others wrote letters nominating Rich for the award.
Rich has been a longtime member at the YMCA and spends a lot of time there, socializing with other members at the YMCA's morning coffee club. Just two weeks ago, Rich's group of friends at the YMCA celebrated his 90th birthday with him.
"He's such an intellectual," Drennon said. "But he can talk anybody's language."
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Quick App: UniWar Turn-Based Strategy Game
UniWar [$4.99 - iTunes link] is a turn-based strategy game for the iPhone and iPod touch that provides a great challenge and three races to choose from.
UniWar is quite the little gem of a strategy game. You have four modes of play: Online, Campaign, Solo and Vs. and three species to choose from: Sapiens, Titans and Khraleans. The variety of units is very diverse. You have units that can bury them selves underground and move a space at a time to units that can teleport across the screen. One of the great things I enjoy about this game is the plethora of maps you have to play; 50+!!! That is plenty to keep me busy. As of this writing, I have only played about 10 maps, so I have a long way to go!
This game is very polished and I have lost many hours playing it. If you like StarCraft, this is an excellent diversion to keep you busy. The developers are quite active in delivering updates (they are up to 1.0.4 already). They have also added the little extra touches that can make a difference such as the ability to play in portrait or landscape in real-time; just rotate your iPhone. Nice.
When you play online you register on the UniWar website and it keeps track of your stats and even has a ladder to see your ranking. You also have the ability to save multiple active games and resume them at your leisure.
If I were to mention some areas of improvement it would be the AI's time to play; it can be lengthy at times (I once waited 20 seconds). Though trivial, I think with the modern hardware of the iPhone, that the AI can be sped up a bit for mobile gaming. Also, though the graphics are good, the animation appeared to be a bit jerky. Perhaps this could be improved with more animations per unit. If i had to guess, there are only a few frames of animation each. The fluidity of movements would make the play that much more immersive.
Overall, if you like Sci-Fi turn-based stragatey games, this is a steal at $4.99! Check it out now! Sreenshots after the break!
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Quick App: UniWar Turn-Based Strategy Game
I actually downloaded this to review. It's fun!
We still need Settlers of Catan though.
This game is ok. It doesnt really do any justice to the iPhone and its ability to support turn based war...
PS. Can't wait for CATAN!
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If you like Uniwar then you probably should also check out BattleBotz, www.battlebotz.com, which is similar in concept and very graphic intensive.
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I like things that work well. When you walk into a room, want to read something, and you need light, you just flip the switch. You don't need to dig out the manual, call one of your kids in, wonder what step you are missing, and worry that you might press the wrong button. You just flip the switch and you are on your way to doing what it is you wanted to do.
Listening to music should be the same way. Whether you are relaxing on the sofa, cleaning the house, working in the yard or entertaining guests, experiencing music should be as easy as flipping the light switch.
I started at Crutchfield in the late 80's and left in the early 90's to start my own company designing and installing whole house music systems. After a decade of being my own boss, accountant, parts manager and laborer, I decided to focus full time on the design aspects that I love so much and leave the number crunching and ladder climbing to someone else.
Crutchfield is a great company, so the choice was obvious and fulfilling. Occasionally a former client will call with a job request that is just too interesting to turn down, so I find myself back on the jobsite for a while. It's a great way to test out new advances in technology and be able to make solid recommendations to our clients here at Crutchfield.
Currently, in my own home, I have been impressed with equipment from Sonos, Bose, Infinity, Apple, Sony, HP, Dell, and a catalog of others.many of which give me new opportunities to enjoy the 20,000 + songs on my iPod.
John Sergeant
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It was such a pleasure to deal with Norm. His product knowledge is outstanding! I was also very impressed with the fact that he didn't rush me and took the time to answer all my questions before I placed my order. Crutchfield is lucky to have such a great employee!
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Norm has been amazing. He helped guide me in my sonos purchase, did not upsell me, and took my calls for three nights in a row before purchase answering all of my questions. After the purchase he also helped with install questions and troubleshooting on multiple occasions. The result has been fantastic. I will NEVER buy electronics from any company but Crutchfield again, and will always deal with NORM!
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June 2
Norm is the best advisor he was very helpful and knowelgable thanks norm for everything
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March 29
Wow! It is so refreshing to deal with someone knowledgeable who really cares about solving your problem. I will never buy another piece of Audio equipment anywhere else!
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March 10
A rare and postive experience! Norm actually took the time to listen to the challenges I was having regarding a multi-amp wiring and mounting solution for my car. He made great suggestions as we worked through options together. He populated the shopping cart based on need and budget, described how best to use/place the selected items, and patiently addressed all my questions. 5 out of 5 star attitude and value. Thank you Norm and Crutchfield!!
Kari Tam
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January 26
I recently placed my first order with Crutchfield after a referral from a friend. It was so easy to find a top of the line stereo that fit my boyfriend's old truck. The customer service I received from Norm was so impressive! He was very friendly and eager to help me with all my needs. When I called him or emailed him he got back to promptly with the answers I needed. I highly recommend Norm as a wonderful advisor. Thanks again Norm!!!
Joe Riihl
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November 11
Very helpful and very knowledgeable. Helped me get the right set up for my older vehicle. Order came missing something. Called him, fixed the problem. If I ever call back definitely will be asking for Norm. Thanks!!
Sean Masterson
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September 27
Norm was awesome to work with. I had a generic idea of what I wanted to purchase, but he filled in all the "technical knowledge" gaps. I never felt pressured to buy anything I didn't want, and I feel very confident that I purchased the best stereo and speakers that fit within my budget. Way to go, Norm!
Rob Ward
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May 21
Norm is knowledgeable and friendly. He helped guide me through the excellent products available at Crutchfield and helped my pick the car speaker that were just right for my tastes, my car and my budget.
justin l. arrington
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April 27
I ordered a Kenwood radio from Norm. He helped me pick out a radio with the options I wanted and didn't try to pressure me into buying anything I didn't want. Got the radio couple days later and it works perfectly so 'cause he helped me I ordered speakers from him and will continue buying from him.
Aaron A
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November 30
I have purchased a lot over the years from this fantastic company. The prices are great, the shipping is fast and the outstanding support staff comprised of quality people like Norm are what keep me coming back first to check what they have to offer. Your get an A+ in my book Norm and well done Crutchfield for your dedication to service.
Richard Davison
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June 11
Norman helped me choose a wall TV Mount for a special application. He is definately one of the most professional and knowledgable phone reps I have ever delt with. He guided me from page to page, manual to pop up windows, all with an ease that was remarkable. Patient and understanding, he led me to the product that fit my need. Crutchfields did it again! Great service, extensive product line and a weath of information all at one place. Thanks!
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June 8
Norman was quite possibly the most informative representative I have worked with in my 20 years of buying ANY PRODUCT. Buying technical products always tends to be a more complicated process then other purchase types, but Norman was hands down the most qualified, friendly, and patient person I have ever had the pleasure of speaking to. He answered questions even if they weren't geared around the specific product I was looking into buying, and never once rushed me off the phone. I will without a doubt be purchasing some of the products we discussed in the coming months FROM CRUTCHFIELD, and Norman is the majority of the reason why I will. Kudos to him....
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May 25
After conducting extensive research to redo my whole house media center, which includes now adding a PC to funnel through all my video and audio needs, I was very grateful to get to talk with Norm before making any of my purchases. Even when I thought I had the answer to a complex situation I had, Norm came up with better solutions, and he even kept me within my budget. If I had to do it all over again, I would have called Norm first after just outlining my basic needs. A BIG THANKS to Norm.
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May 17
I just hung up with Norm. He spent over an hour talking to me about the system that I'm trying to put together. I literally can't recall ever having service this good. He is an absolute expert in designing home theater systems and he patiently listened to a million dumb questions from me as he educated me step by step towards the right solution. I would have expected to have paid $100 for an hour consultation with someone like him to sit down with me and help me out. I still can't believe that the service that I just received was free. Thank you so much to Norm for all of the help. I can't wait to get my new gear!!
Joseph DeMartino
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May 9
Norm was just great - really big help - not only did he help me put together my system, but answered all of my questions flawlessly. He showed great patience in helping me make my purchase. Great job Norm! Thanks again - Joseph
Joe Mason
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May 1
I had the pleasure of speaking to Norm after a long, drawn out saga of dealing with a local audio "expert" in my home town. Long story short, Norm gave me the guidance and attention for me to trouble-shoot my issues, recommend a new amplifier, and finally, hook it up to ensure that everything worked as planned. Norm was extremely patient and informative and definitely will make me choose Crutchfield for all of my audio needs going forward. Thanks again Norm!!! Joe
Keith Holt
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January 23
Looking through the Crutchfield Catalog for years, I always thought the testimonials praising the help received from the tech support guys were from folks who new little to nothing about A/V. "They can't offer ME any help", as I thought I knew most everything I needed to know to purchase my home theater system, Then I called and spoke with Norm. The guy's an A/V Jedi! His knowledge not only in the technical specs of any and all things A/V, but also his many years of experience in installation taught me more in a few phone calls than I had gained in years of playing with this stuff. And if you CAN come up with a question that he doesn't immediately know the answer to, he's emailing or calling you back in just a few minutes with the answer and several solution options. He never pressured me to buy the highest priced option, but rather made recommendations to fit my budget and the rest of my system. You can't find this level of expertise in the big electronics stores. I can't wait to start working on my next system; Norm will be the first person I'll call. Way to go Crutchfield, and many thanks to Norm!
Jeffrey White
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January 22
Thanks for talking to me about my SMART. Gonna start with the receiver and look at the sub and other speakers later.
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November 1
Norm spent quite a bit of time on the phone with me clarifying wiring questions regarding the surround sound pre-wire I have in many rooms of my new construction home. He recommended gear that I have since done research on and have added to my "must have" list! I will be implementing the system he recommended in phases, as soon as the wife signs off. Thanks Norm!
Jake W. (Evansville, In.) 4/21/09
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April 21
I recently had Norm as my advisor on a complete car audio system purchase. I couldn't have asked for a nicer, more knowledgable advisor. He always returned calls. Was very through in explaining things to me, and never pushed products on me that I didn't need. Honesty is hard to come by these days. Norm is an example of a exceptional person working for a great company! I hope to do business again with Crutchfield. Thanks Norm!! :)
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Walker In The News Today
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Gov. Scott Walker has signed a pair of bills into law
designed to help those in the military and their families. One increases the reimbursement rate for travel expenses of National Guard members who are called to state active duty. Currently, those members are reimbursed for expenses like mileage, lodging and meals at the state rate. But the new law sets reimbursement at the higher federal rate. The other bill expands eligibility of a financial assistance program that currently applies only to family members of military members on active duty. The new law extends the benefit to members of the service and removes the requirement that they be on active duty. The benefit is up to $2,500 per recipient. Walker signed the bills Monday at the Wisconsin National Guard headquarters.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is trying to chart a middle road in the debate over government surveillance in the name of national security. Walker was asked Monday how he felt about the recent spat between two other Republicans, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul.
Paul is from the libertarian wing of the party and has been outspoken about his concerns over government surveillance without warrants, which he calls a threat to freedom. But Christie called on Paul to make his point to the widows and orphans of those killed in the 9-11 terrorist attacks. Walker says he sees merit in both arguments, and believes in preserving national security while also protecting individual freedoms. Walker, Christie and Paul are all potential 2016 presidential candidates.
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Police have cited more protesters as their crackdown on almost-daily sing-alongs in the Wisconsin Capitol rotunda continues. Protesters have been singing songs complaining about Republican Gov. Scott Walker and GOP policies in the rotunda almost every noon hour for more than two years. Police launched a crackdown on them on July 24 for lacking a permit. They've issued more than 140 citations. Walker said Monday he thinks attention to the protests is ``overblown'' and all the singers have to do is get a permit and they won't be interfered with. The singers contend they don't need a permit to exercise their free speech rights. A federal judge has ruled the state can require permits for large groups. A state Department of Administration spokeswoman says officers cited 20 singers on Monday.


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Barack Obama's outreach to Jews continues. (Not that there's anything wrong with that, though he might want to focus on the general electorate, with which Reuters reported today he is trailing John McCain by 5 percentage points.)
I mentioned Sunday that Rabbi David Saperstein had been invited, along with many Christian leaders, to participate in a faith caucus at the Democratic National Convention next week. What I didn't know was that Saperstein, director of the Religion Action Center of Reform Judaism, is scheduled to deliver the invocation before Obama's acceptance speech on the final day of the convention.
"In both the Democratic and Republican conventions there are thousands of people whose sole focus is on making America better," Saperstein told The Forward. "It is perfectly appropriate for them to ask for God's blessing and God's guidance. I don't see it as a partisan issue."
Perfectly acceptable, indeed. But cynical old me suspects the Obama campaign is more concerned with Isaac's blessing than God's.
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If any of you have been keeping up with the West Memphis Three, or even heard of them, they were just released! In exchange for a guilty plea.... They were released, but at what cost? 18 years wasted. Whoever killed those three boys is still out there. While they spent 18 years on death row. Then they have to plead guilty to get out? Wtg, justice system. You fail again. At least they're free, and are still working to SOLVE the case.
More than half knew they weren't guilty. Evidence even proved that they weren't even there. They did find Terry Hobbs's hair in the rope (or whatever was used, I don't remember) though. The only reason they were even put in jail is because the police needed a body. Parents were putting them under pressure, and Damian (alleged ring leader) was the best fit. Evidence didn't mean dick shit to them at that point. It's sickening.


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YIELD: Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Beat eggs, Dijon mustard, and cayenne in another medium bowl. Mix the bread-crumbs and remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a third medium bowl.
Dredge 1 chicken breast in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Coat with egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumbs. Transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden, 2-3 minutes. Flip chicken; transfer to oven. Bake until cooked through, about 12 minutes.
Per serving: 398 calories, 17 g fat, 11 g carbohydrates
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Django Unchained was awesome. I'm glad DiCaprio and Waltz are both nominated for best supporting actor. :)Dec 26 2012 04:49 PM
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To get Uggie to look like the other two dogs, handlers bathed him in a dye that turned his coat white for several months.
Fame came only after Cohn pressured her to diet, dye her hair, cap her teeth, and change her name.
And at Easter, Americans dunk them in dye and buy pounds of their chocolate likenesses wrapped in gaily colored foil.
Old English deah, deag "a color, hue, tinge," perhaps related to deagol "secret, hidden, dark, obscure," from Proto-Germanic *daugilaz (cf. Old Saxon dogol "secret," Old High German tougal "dark, hidden, secret").
Old English deagian "to dye," from the source of dye (n.). Spelling distinction between dye and die was not firm till 19c. "Johnson in his Dictionary, spelled them both die, while Addison, his near contemporary, spelled both dye" [Barnhart]. Related: dyed. Figurative phrase dyed in the wool (or grain) is from dyeing while the material is in its raw state, which has a more durable effect.
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A substance used to color materials or substances, such as cells, tissues, and microorganisms.
The art of dyeing is one of great antiquity, although no special mention is made of it in the Old Testament. The Hebrews probably learned it from the Egyptians (see Ex. 26:1; 28:5-8), who brought it to great perfection. In New Testament times Thyatira was famed for its dyers (Acts 16:14). (See COLOUR.)


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Heather Holm, our team mate at Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens has just published the landmark book Pollinators of Native Plants.
I interviewed Heather Holm to learn what sparked her interest in bugs, especially the pollinators, and her passion for learning more about the insect pollinators of native plants.
What inspired you to become so interested in bugs, especially pollinators?
Heather Holm: Pollinators are where the plant and the animal worlds really overlap. Native plants have always been a passion, and provide so many ecosystem services, but insects are what enable so many flowering plants to reproduce and produce the seed/fruit that feed all the other wildlife in our landscapes. Once one gets a glimpse of all the insect interactions going on in even the smallest native plant garden (nectaring, pollen gathering, predation, parasitism) it is hard not to want to learn more.
What resources did you use to learn so much about bugs?
Heather Holm: I drew on my background as a horticulturalist for the plant ID and culture, then lots of careful observation and photography of insects over the past 10 years followed by identification through field guides, talking with bee researchers and sites like BugGuide.
Why are native plants so important for pollinators?
Heather Holm: Their most basic needs are met – nectar for energy and pollen for provisioning nests. These are the plants the insects evolved with, and while some insects are generalists others depend on very specific plants for both pollen or other plant resources such as resin or oil. Pollinators are essential to native plants and native plant communities because they are ensuring the production of viable, genetically diverse seed which results in robust, resilient plant communities.
Why did you want to write a book about native plants and pollinators?
Heather Holm: To share some of the discoveries I have made and to give people specific examples of how native plants and insects make up a complex diverse foundation that supports the rest of the food web. I also want the book to be a useful tool for individuals or small growers who want to plant for specific pollinators and beneficial insects. For example, you can use specific native plants to attract appropriate pollinators for the pollination of fruit or vegetable crops. The other purpose is to increase the connectedness between two academic disciplines (entomology and plant biology) that are both very advanced, but too often do not overlap.
How can we support pollinators in our gardens?
Heather Holm: It's very simple, and starts with planting even one or two of the native plants in the book, and placing the plant in the conditions it will thrive in. For combinations of compatible plants, there are plans for entire gardens and specific pollinators in the end notes of the book. Then provide some habitat and nesting sites for insects (stems, debris, etc) and observe what is attracted. The book is targeted for a variety of audiences, whether someone is just starting to plant native plants or is a seasoned expert.
By providing information about both the cultivation of native plants and the pollinators and beneficial insects that will visit each plant, the book can be used as a long term reference as one plants a plant, observes and identifies the pollinators that visit the plant then delves farther into the biology of that particular pollinator its habitat/nesting needs.
What's your advice for someone who is just starting out attracting native pollinators?
Heather Holm: Plant at least five types of native plants and choose ones that provide a continuous succession of flowers. Pollinators emerge at different times throughout the growing season and many have short lives as adults. This is why it is important to always have something in flower for them to forage on.
Slow down and observe the insects your new native plants attract. Try to ID them using the book or the internet. Once you start to gain an understanding of their fascinating life cycles and interactions with other insects, I guarantee you will be hooked. Each new discovery you make will open up three possibilities, so watch out!
Learn more about Heather Holm
Check out my profile: Heather Holm and Pollinators of Native Plants
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Pollinators of Native Plants: Attract, Observe and Identify Pollinators and Beneficial Insects with Native Plants, by Heather Holm
This essential resource profiles over 65 perennial native plants of the Midwest, Great Lakes region, Northeast and southern Canada as well as the pollinators, beneficial insects and flower visitors the plants attract. Beautifully designed and illustrated with over 1600 photos of plants and insects, it underscores the pivotal role that native plants play in supporting pollinators and beneficial insects. Readers learn to attract and identify pollinators and beneficial insects as well as customize their landscape planting with native plants for a particular type of pollinator. The book includes information on pollination, types of pollinators and beneficial insects, pollinator habitat and conservation as well as pollinator landscape plans. This is an important book for gardeners, native plant enthusiasts, landscape restoration professionals, small fruit and vegetable growers and farmers who are interested in attracting, identifying, supporting or planting for pollinators.
Go to Pollinators of Native Plants by Heather Holm to read my review of the book .
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Modern Gypsies. They're out there. In fact, we sponsor some of 'em. And one modern gypsy we're particularly stoked about is Cyrus Sutton.
Cyrus has been living the good life for two months, cruising the Pacific coast catching waves, making friends, and living in a van (that van happens to be equipped with a Yakima SkyBox). His new film, Compassing, is debuting this Thursday in Brooklyn, NY. We can't wait to see it. Stop on by if you're around!


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I bought these pillows to replace some down pillows I had bought in Germany that wouldn't survive another washing. They arrived fully plump, as they are slightly overstuffed with feathers, and had something of a stale smell. I aired them out for several hours, and we were able to sleep on them the same night. For the first couple of nights, the pillows were downright stiff, but after a week or so, have softened up to be as comfortable as my pair from Germany....
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I bought these pillows to replace some down pillows I had bought in Germany that wouldn't survive another washing. They arrived fully plump, as they are slightly overstuffed with feathers, and had something of a stale smell. I aired them out for several hours, and we were able to sleep on them the same night. For the first couple of nights, the pillows were downright stiff, but after a week or so, have softened up to be as comfortable as my pair from Germany.Read More
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NANOS 2010 Materials Posted to NOVEL
At the NANOS 2010 meeting in Tucson, NOVEL was presented in three separate venues.
1) An overview of progress on the project during the last year was presented to the NANOS Executive Board on Saturday, March 6.
2) An Optional Symposium was offered on March 8.
This session provided an update to NOVEL: the Neuro-Ophthalmology Virtual Education Library. Many enhancements have been made to the digital library, and new collections have been added. Specific collections, such as those of Shirley H. Wray, Robert B. Daroff, and Helmut Wilhem were highlighted. Following the NOVEL update, free web-based online tools which can make member's lives easier were presented. The tools covered included the Doodle Poll and Scheduler, a free online tool that makes organizing meetings and getting feedback a snap. Other tools from the Google suite were demonstrated, including Google Scholar, Desktop, Docs, Calendar and using Picasa and YouTube to share video clips.
3) A Poster was presented on Tuesday, March 9 at the general poster session.
All the NOVEL related materials presented at the NANOS 2010 meeting are now available on the NOVEL Web site. You can find the PPT presentations, the poster and all handouts at:
All the materials can be downloaded from the Web page.