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Building needs require attention
The issues might have been known, but the price tag of $10 million was certainly surprising.
It was certainly a shock to us.
Contractor and former Isothermal Community College employee Chester Melton outlined numerous issues with permanent and temporary structures on the campus during a Board of Trustees conference Tuesday.
The report suggested roof replacement for a number of buildings along with the immediate need for replacing a wall at the Student Center because of breaking mortar leaving exposed wiring.
The latter issue would require a structural engineer to examine.
All of the issues are alarming.
Especially when you consider most of the buildings on the campus — especially the temporary ones — are 41 years old. Other buildings on campus were built in 1968, making them even older.
Melton said those were not handicapped accessible nor did he believe they met fire code. He further suggested those temporary buildings be removed entirely.
Now that the problems have been identified, the biggest question comes down to money.
Clearly, ICC doesn't have $10 million just lying around to address all of the repair issues.
It comes down to the Rutherford County Commission to meet the facility needs of the campus.
And, clearly, they don't have the money either.
ICC does receive $167,000 annually from sales taxes which is dedicated for capital expenditures. That leaves $9.8 million left to fix the issues.
We're pretty certain neither ICC nor the county has that money floating around either.
But, the issue here is more than just re-tarring a roof or fixing a wall. It is about the safety of the students at ICC.
Additionally, it is about the viability of the college to attract students.
Parents are less likely to send their children to a school where walls are rotting away and roofs are leaking.
ICC President Walter Dalton told trustees the college is "developing a plan" to address the problems but the college can only do so much.
This is where the County Commission comes into the fold.
We don't expect the county to open the checkbook and give ICC $10 million but the purse strings have to be lengthened more than they have in years' past. Commissioners have touted ICC as a jewel for the county and a tool for economic development.
Commissioners and ICC have planned a May budget discussion to go over the needs of the college and we expect buildings to be the highest priority.
We expect commissioners to take these items into consideration when considering its budget allotment for the college.
After all, jewels should not be allowed to tarnish. They should be cared for and invested in to allow for growth.
By Matthew Clark, for the Editorial Board
The Daily Courier Editorial Board consists of community members Jerry Brewer, Kyle Bingham, Alex Moore, Tom Padgett and Cliff Strassenburg as well as Editor Matthew Clark.


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Russell Hands hopes Histon can put their financial problems behind them once and for all after a verbal agreement was reached with majority shareholder Angelo Dama.
The Stutes confirmed yesterday the board had negotiated terms with Dama which will see him transfer his 31 percent holding in the club and allow them to press ahead with restructuring plans.
It still remains for the paperwork confirming the deal to be completed, but Histon chairman Hands is optimistic their troubles are coming to an end.
"It's getting there," said Hands.
"He (Dama) has agreed he will transfer his shares and once we get everything signed, that will be the end of it.
"I hope we will be able to get everything tied up and signed up soon. It's looking a lot more promising now.
"With all of the work that has been done with the youth system and the scholarships over the past few years, we've got a good foundation to build on."
The five other main shareholders had already agreed to gift their shares to the company, and the board will be able to present the options once the deal with Dama has been signed.
Hands also confirmed the club are close to securing the £40,000 needed to see the Skrill North season out thanks to contributions from the supporters and sponsors.
He put no timescale on when the board aim to complete the restructuring, but there is a shareholders meeting later this month to discuss the way forward.
His preference is for Histon to be converted to a community interest company, which would see the club run on a not-for-profit basis and have no one controlling interest.
"We can put something in place to stop this happening again," said Hands.
"I don't want to be sitting and reading about the same problems in another 10 years' time, and that's how most clubs should be run at this level.
"We're looking to do that and then we can start expanding for the benefit of the whole community."
Hands admits he and most of the other board members unlikely to be part of the decision making process at Histon after the restructuring, but will stay on as a volunteers.
"We'll keep doing the other jobs we already do because there are a lot at a football club people perhaps don't realise need doing," he added.


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In an industry filled with actors, Stu Cat is a true player—as he puts it on the latest leak off his forthcoming full-length, "[I'm] doin' this for real, this is No Show." Making its world... More
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"I'm not saying… I'm Just Sayin'." is second only to "No offense, but…" as a way of dissing someone while hiding your trash talk behind a pathetically thin veneer of civility. For... More
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Just what we wanted We purchased this 4 months ago and love it. It's unique and sturdy. Only one comment. Slip covers are dry clean only? As a foster home for little dogs, not being able to wash or spot clean is frustrating. So, I'm going to use the slip covers we purchased until they need to be replaced and make my own. If your considering purchasing this sofa, you're going to enjoy the versitality and comfort this little sofa. July 7, 2015
LOVE This was a great purchase for our small living room. We moved to a larger house, and now use this in our sitting room and get lots of compliments on it. It's now almost 4 years old and is still holding up perfectly! My son loves to nap on it in the declined bed position. March 10, 2015
Great purchase This little daybed sofa was a great purchase! Granted, I can't speak as to its longevity since I have only owned it a short time but so far, I love it! First of all, it fits my space. I bought it for my home office which also serves as an occasional guest room. The room is small, 10'x 10', so I was very limited in what I could use in this room. With the arms up, it fits beautifully with room to spare on both sides so it isn't crammed in. As a guest bed, I just turn it slightly and once again, it fits the space very well! It's very nice looking! I did buy the Mallard colored cover because it was already such a great price, that I could afford the additional cover too. It's quite comfortable. It is not our everyday sofa so keep that in mind but it does get regular use and I have no complaints. I noticed some reviewers said the cushions we're flatter than expected or not comfortable but I found it to be very comfortable indeed. I think that if it is your main sofa and you sit on it for hours a day, it may not be as comfortable as a plush, generously stuffed sofa but for a little bit of daily use and an occasional overnight guest, it can't be beat! For the price, you will not find a better deal! I got it on sale for $299 and bought an additional cover for $89. For under $400, I got a cute sofa bed that is comfortable, functional and has two looks! The frame is solid wood and excellent quality. The cushions are foam with batting wrapped around that. As I said, I don't know how long they will last but I love this sofa so much that I will buy new cushions when the time comes! You can purchase cut-to-order foam cushions in most cities. Some reviewers said the cushions slipped around a lot, but I have not noticed that happening on ours. I had a futon style couch years ago and we put the non-slip pads made for rugs under the cushion to prevent it from slipping. I imagine it would work for this sofa as well if needed. I could have spent more money, my budget was much more than $400, but this little daybed sofa met all of my needs with money to spare! Also, it was very easy to put together. It comes with everything you need except a Phillips head screwdriver. It took me 30 minutes to put together the frame by myself. It would have been nice if my husband was home to help but totally not necessary! January 12, 2014
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Not that long ago, the roomie and I had issues trying to figure out what to be for the most important holiday of the year. Well… one of the important ones. Depends who you ask.
But while shopping one afternoon in a desperate last attempt, she pulled out a pair of metallic blue tights and asked, "what can we do with these?"
Sure, neither of us have read Cat in the Hat in the last decade. Minor detail.
Another minor detail? We hope to have no trick-or-treaters as we do not have any candy in the house.
Please don't think we're hateful. Our place is sort of off the beaten path and I'm pretty sure we didn't get one knock last year.
But it's true- no candy.
Let's just hope they don't think I'll be giving up any of the Tastykakes that Kace, my former blogger bud, sent me.
They were the best surprise ever when I came home on Thursday night.
We're not going to talk about how many I can consume in the course of an entire Sunday. We're also not going to talk about the laziness that occurred on said Sunday.
Or maybe we will. The only time I even bothered to leave the house was to walk to Whole Foods to pick up dinner. It was clearly not going to make itself and, at the time, it made total sense to pay over twice as much for the premade stuff instead of just buying a can. I was even too lazy for the microwave. Which ended up getting used anyway because the overpriced soup was cold by the time I got home.
Fail on so many levels. #FirstWorldProblems
Naturally I sulked about it before going to bed an hour and a half early.
T'was a good weekend, though, full of good friends, an excess of good drinks, and a boy who is yet to run for the hills (I'm just as speechless about it as you are).
The weekend exhaustion hangover on Monday was worth it.
Now… if only we could get through the dreaded Tuesday…
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Katrin Saß (written internationally as "Sass") is a German actress. She has an uncommon distinctively firm feminine voice, and became known internationally for playing the idealistic socialist mother Christiane Kerner in the 2003 tragicomedy Good Bye, Lenin!
She was born in Schwerin, in the former East Germany, which is now the capital of the Federal State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Before German reunification, she was a well-known film and stage actress in the German Democratic Republic. She made her film debut at age 23 in the 1979 film Bis daß der Tod euch scheidet, where she portrayed a disillusioned young wife. She won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 32nd Berlin International Film Festival for her role in the 1981 film Bürgschaft für ein Jahr.[1] In 2011, she appeared in the music video of "Wir Sind am Leben" by the Berlin music duo Rosenstolz.
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Chelsea swooped up the Holdsworth this weekend. Have fun Chelsea!
This time we are hosting. See more details here. Much like last time local artists will be given around ~7min to present their work and discuss. We're looking forward to hosting. The event starts this Saturday at 8p TONIGHT! Stop by and watch the presentations or use the Facebook link above if you are interested in presenting.
Dave brought in his klunker for some work. This bike embodies the spirit of Halcyon and is a reminder that at the end of the day riding a bike should be fun. For those interested it's an old KHS Montana Forest similar to the Montana Trail I posted a week or two ago. It has 26×2.1 (isn) Nevegals and is set up single speed with a coaster brake. I love a flat bar with levers to mess things up! This has me thinking a Nashville klunker ride is in order…
For this build we took an older Nishiki sport road frame, not exactly a race geometry but more of an endurance geometry road frame, and built it up with a riser bar 1×8 speed drivetrain and 700×32 tires to create a quick and nimble city jammer that is fast, fun and perfectly suited to commutes, pleasure or a combination thereof. The Pasela PT is a crowd favorite tire over here at the shop. A tan walled tire can class up any steed and the Paselas have the knack for being pretty resilient over graveled roads and pitted city streets alike. If your eye is sharp you might have noticed the Campy Record hubs on the wheels as well. This one is unique, fun and ultra practical. Stop in the shop between rides to check it out. Enjoy your weekend!


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Q & A: West Nile virus in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI - Q: How many human cases have there been in Texas this year? And how many deaths?
A: As of Thursday, 973 people tested positive for West Nile virus. Thirty-seven have died. The first human death in Texas was Aug. 16, 2002.
Q: What is the risk of becoming infected with West Nile?
A: The risk is low. Fewer than 1 percent of people who get bitten and become infected will get severely ill. People older than 50 and those with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop serious symptoms from the virus. Although nearly half of West Nile cases nationwide have been in Texas this year, the incidence rate still is low in the state, with 3.6 cases per 100,000 people. The state's cancer rate is 429 per 100,000.
Q: Is there a vaccine?
A: No, but companies are working toward developing one.
Q: Can humans get infected twice?
A: No. Once infected, humans are thought to be immune for life after recovering.
Q: Is there a routine spray schedule for trucks in the city?
A: No. Spraying happens in areas where infected mosquitoes have been trapped. Crews trap mosquitoes at 27 sites throughout the city every week and send the live mosquitoes to Austin for testing. If the tests are positive, trucks begin spraying within a 2-mile radius of the trap. Spraying continues only until trapped mosquitoes no longer test positive.
Q: Do all mosquitoes carry West Nile virus?
No. There are about 59 types of mosquitoes in Corpus Christi and one carries the virus. That species typically is smaller than others and its bite is less noticeable, if at all. Only females bite and they typically are active between dusk and dawn. They like to breed in stagnant water with decaying vegetation, such as in storm drains. The city encourages people not to rinse grass clippings down the sewer.
Q: What are the symptoms of West Nile virus?
A: They include fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, swollen lymph glands and occasionally skin rashes. Serious symptoms include neck stiffness, stupor, disorientation, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss, paralysis and coma. Some neurological effects could be permanent.
Source: Department of State Health Services; Kaiser State Health Facts; Cmdr. Todd Green, Corpus Christi Police Department; Eric Cuevas, Corpus Christi program manager for environmental health.
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"December 23rd is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year and this year falls on a Sunday. As a result, some supermarket chains say the Sunday trading times should be extended for this one day. Do you think an exception should be made for this, or is there enough shopping time between now and Christmas as it is?"
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You forget.....the world ends on the 21st so it won't matter!
Not really. It simply means that this year the busiest shopping day will be the 22nd of December.
If people have been suckered into a commercialized version of a fairy tale, then more fool them. Keep the shops open 24 hours a day for all I care. I am a Secularist. This is a time of year I dislike intensely.
by dave12548 "You forget.....the world ends on the 21st so it won't matter!" Oh good, that means I dont have to go Christmas Shopping.
First it was the olympics, now this, the slowly creep in the sunday trading laws.
Any excuse to open longer. Don't they all realise that we have a certain budget and if we don't spend it on the 23rd, we can spend it on 22nd or 24th. They'll be out of pocket paying wages.
@Spildabeenz I am a Secularist. I know of a good priest who can cure you of that!
No, I don't. If 10-4 on the 23rd isn't long enough I'm sure the supermarkets will stop open longer on the 24th - their closing time on Christmas Eve seems to move back each year. As msmizzo points out - we only have so much money. Extending opening hours isn't going to conjure up any more of it.
dave12548 Made me chuckle.... Would have to be one wonderful motherpharkinpriest to turn a Scientist into a pixie loving story teller :-)
Supermarkets conduct far more research into shopping habits than the average person commenting here. Also, their staff will be offered a fair bit to work over the festive period. If the shops are open, I would expect them to be busier than the religious establishments. If the church which cannot find the sense to approve equal opportunities for women within its own ranks, how can it expect the Christmas period to have such ancient opening hours applied to shops? Indeed, the non-Christian communities should not have to find shops closed during such time either - surely? In recent times. shops which are open over the festive period are mobbed and there appears to be no protest from the staff who are there either. If the law wants to curtail the sale of booze and fags to certain times then fine. But everything else should be up to the individual.
If people cannot plan their shopping around the fact that Sunday is not a normal day then they need to remember that the shop assistants need a break. It is also a very special day for Christians and non Christians should remember this.
If they have staff who want to work,the shops should be able to open at any time,as far as Sunday is concerned religion as out of the window for the majority,so those that want to pray get on with it,but let others do their thing .amen
If they have staff who want to work,the shops should be able to open at any time,as far as Sunday is concerned religion as out of the window for the majority,so those that want to pray get on with it,but let others do their thing .amen
@wilfredF1 Sunday is not a normal day- does this mean it's an abnormal day?
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Wichita Falls Man Defends Home by Stabbing Intruder With Spear [VIDEO]
A homeowner in Wichita Falls, Texas fought back an intruder, who had been involved in a chase with police just minutes before, with a spear.
A homeowner in Wichita Falls, Texas fought back an intruder, who had been involved in a chase with police just minutes before, with a spear.
In 2012, 32-year-old David Barajas lost his two sons after a car fatally struck them on a rural road in Alvin, Texas. The boys were helping to push the family's truck which had run out of gas when the car struck them. They were only 50 yards from their home. Barajas' sons, 12-year-old David Jr. and 11-year-old Caleb, died.
On Wednesday night, Rachel Poole, who's nine months pregnant, came to her El Paso home and started a FaceTime call with her husband, who's a soldier deployed overseas. It was a normal evening as the couple prepared for their child's birth, until Rachel was attacked and stabbed from behind.
UPDATE | 6/13/13- 9:20pm: Detectives believe the suspect in the shooting may be a black male named "Trey" or uses the street name of "Trey". Detectives also believe the suspect may have last been in the Maurine Street Hotel/Motel district in the red two (2) Mitsubishi Eclipse prior to the shooting.
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Getting away with blatantly murdering someone sounds like something that would've happened in the Wild West or maybe in the middle east somewhere, But not in the U.S. in 2013. Not even in Texas
The Wichita Falls Police Department Financial Crimes Unit has received information that a number of Union Square Credit/Debit cards have been compromised. If you have a Credit/Debit Card with Union Square the Wichita Falls Police Department asks that you check your statement for any unusual transactions
On Wednesday (Oct. 31), 37-year-old Herbert Ridge of Mesa, Arizona was using a homemade electric-powered gas siphoning machine to steal gas from someone's truck when things went awry.
Herbert was siphoning gas from a truck in a stranger's driveway when his machine sparked and he accidentally set himself on fire
A Boston, Massachusetts teen has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of causing a fatal car crash due to texting and driving.
In the fairy tale 'Hansel and Gretel,' the brother-and-sister pair leave a trail of breadcrumbs behind to help them retrace their steps back home.
But apparently some California thieves weren't familiar with the story — it was their own trail of food-related evidence that helped police find them.
Two teenage girls were charged for stealing $168 from a nine-year-old Girl Scout outside a Winn Dixie supermarket in Lake Worth, FL. And if stealing from a kid wasn't heartless enough, the teens showed no remorse for their actions! Even though this incident happened back in 2008, a raw interview of the culprits has gone viral after being posted on Reddit recently.
Police say that they have finally caught the person responsible for more than 100 robberies that have taken place over the last two years in northern Nashville, Tennessee.
In Hanoi, Vietnam, a tenacious traffic cop clung onto the windshield of a speeding bus after its driver refused to show his paperwork. Wow! When this cop tries to issue a ticket, he really means it.


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No. 20 Wolfpack Dispatches No. 17 Florida State, 80-57
Jan. 16, 2014
RALEIGH, N.C. – The No. 20 NC State women's basketball team (16-2, 3-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) confidently handled one of its toughest tests of the 2013-14 season on Thursday night, handily defeating the visiting No. 17 Florida State Seminoles (14-3, 2-2 ACC) by a final score of 80-57.
The win was NC State's 10th win in its last 11 games and keeps the Pack off to a perfect 10-0 start this season at Reynolds Coliseum. Thursday's victory also marks NC State's best start to a season since the 1981-82 team began its campaign at 19-2.
With 80 points, NC State became the first team this season to score 70 or more on the Seminoles in a single game.
Four Wolfpackers scored in double figures in the win, with Markeisha Gatling's 20 points on 8-8 shooting leading the way. Kody Burke (16 points, 10 rebounds), Lakeesa Daniel (13 points), and Myisha Goodwin-Coleman (12 points) also played large roles offensively. Daniel's 13 points tied a career high and were crucial to the Pack's success, as they were scored when Gatling was in foul trouble during the first half of the game.
NC State shot 28-60 (46.7 percent) from the field in the win and connected on nine of 22 three-point field goals (40.9 percent). The Wolfpack won the rebounding battle by four (42-38) and dished out 23 assists on 28 made field goals.
NC State got off to an exceptionally strong start on the offensive glass, collecting five early offensive rebounds en route to scoring four second-chance points to take a 14-8 lead 7:25 into the first half. The Wolfpack played strong defense in the early stages of the game as well, holding Florida State to 5-14 (35.7 percent) from the field.
Len'Nique Brown was accurate right from the start on Thursday, hitting her first two three-point field goal attempts. The first one was a milestone shot for the junior, putting her past 500 career points. Following the end of Thursday's game, Brown has now scored 507 points in her combined career at USC (freshman season) and NC State.
Thanks to a great supporting role by Daniel, the Wolfpack extended its lead to 10 points (29-19) near the end of the first half. The senior shot 5-8 from the floor in the first half, scoring 12 points and also collecting four rebounds.
The Wolfpack would hold Florida State to 11-30 (36.7 percent) shooting from the field in the first half en route to taking a 37-26 advantage into the break. Daniel led all scorers with 12 points for the Pack, while Ivey Slaughter and Natasha Howard each scored eight for Florida State.
NC State refused to take its foot off the accelerator in the second half, extending its lead to 20 points (67-47) when freshman Miah Spencer stole a pass and drove the length of the floor to finish through contact. She completed the old-fashioned three-point play with 7:41 to play in the contest.
The Seminoles made a charge just a few minutes later, going on a 7-0 run of their own to pull within 12 points before Goodwin-Coleman drained a three-pointer to halt the surge in its tracks.
From that point on, State scored 10 of the final 13 points to close out the game.
NC State will next be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19 at Miami. The Wolfpack and Hurricanes will tip-off at 2 p.m. Sunday's game will be broadcast live on Fox Sports South, Fox Sports Carolinas, and ESPN3, as well as a multitude of other regional networks throughout the country.


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Chrysler announces expansion plans for ToledoWritten by Duane Ramsey | | firstname.lastname@example.com
Chrysler Group LLC announced its much anticipated plans for expanding manufacturing operations at the Toledo Assembly Complex with a $500 million investment in the local facility that will add 1,105 new jobs to the local economy.
The company will invest a total of $1.7 billion to support the development and production of the next generation Jeep sport utility vehicle in Toledo in 2013, announced Chrysler Group Chairman and CEO Sergio Marchionne at the TAC.
The $500 million investment includes expanding the plant with a 260,000 square-foot addition to the existing body shop and making additional upgrades such as a state-of-the-art Metrology Center at the TAC. Upon completion of the expansion, a second shift will be added in late 2013, adding more than 1,110 new jobs.
There are currently no laid-off workers at the facility so those are 1,100 new jobs with this expansion, said Mauro Pino, plant manager of the TAC. When the positions become available, they will be posted at www.chryslercareers.com where applications will be accepted online and not at the plant.
Marchionne confirmed that the new Jeep D-segment SUV, which would replace the Jeep Liberty, will be built in the Toledo facility beginning in 2013 for export to markets all over the world.
"I am pleased to make this announcement which further demonstrates our commitment to the special relationship that Chrysler and the City of Toledo have shared. Chrysler has become a part of this community's fabric over the decades and we continue to play our part in contributing to the city's industrial and social development," Marchionne said.
"The decision we made clearly demonstrates the confidence we have in the Toledo Assembly Complex, in its future, and moreover, in the commitment and quality of work of the people who work here," he said.
Marchionne was joined on the stage by Governor John Kasich, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, Toledo Mayor Mike Bell, director of UAW Region 2B Ken Lortz and Pino.
Kasich cited the discussions his administration had with Chrysler that resulted in the State of Ohio offering the company incentives that included a 75-percent job creation tax credit for 15 years with this expansion.
"Manufacturing is coming back in Ohio and it's all about the work force with skills that are an asset to our state. We went to work today to make a better tomorrow for the next generation," Kasich said.
Kaptur received a rousing ovation from the UAW workers who attended the ceremony.
"It was very heartening. I felt the same toward them and I was cheering for them and how hard they worked to get here today. It's a great day for Toledo," Kaptur said.
"Today, Chrysler has given us the opportunity to turn our city around. We need to work together all rowing in the same direction. We need to believe this is a great city," Bell said.
"We celebrate a very bright future for this facility and the people who work here. Today, we begin the next chapter in Toledo," Pino said.
Work on the manufacturing infrastructure will begin in the next few weeks with scheduled completion in the fall of 2013, according to Chrysler.
"Jeep has a great past and an even more exciting future. Jeep is at the heart of our plans to internationalize Chrysler through access to Fiat's distribution capabilities in Europe and Latin America," Marchionne said.


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Lady Gryphons roll
The Lady Gryphons made quick work of the Lady Patriots from Piedmont Charter Friday night at Cool Springs Gymnasium claiming a 70-12 blowout victory.
Assistant coach brian Espinoza stands by his team's scoring output.
"It may seem like bad sportsmanship but it's bout developing a style of play," Espinoza said following the game. "It's early in the season and in a non-conference game it's important to develop the team."
Thomas Jefferson opened a quick 6-0 lead on three fast break layups, two of which came from Rachel Tevis.
Piedmont's Brittany Armstrong broke the shutout with a jumper with just two minutes left in the opening quarter.
Autumn Ruppe took over for TJCA with four quick points to restore the Gryphons' lead.
A Victoria Bennett layup ended the scoring in the first to end it with TJCA leading 13-2.
The Lady Gryphons continued to pour it on in the second quarter.
Bennett opened up with six quick points before Anna Dedmon tacked on six of her own.
When the half finally came to a close, TJCA owned a commanding 34-4 lead.
TJCA kept running on the Patriots after the break and opened with 16 points in the first three minutes of the third quarter and stretched their lead to 50-4.
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Dedmon continued to feed Bennett under the basket and the entire team locked down on defense as the quarter ended with the Lady Gryphons leading 55-11.
"Anna and Victoria have a great chemistry," Espinoza said. "The whole coaching staff is looking forward to working with them all season."
In the fourth quarter the lady Gryphons continued to shut down the Patriots while still lighting up the scoreboard.
Dedmon continued to have fast break layups whenever she touched the ball and the patriots couldn't find the bottom of the net.
At the final horn the Gryphons led the Patriots 70-12 for the victory.
Dedmon led all scorers with 23 points while Bennett dropped in 17 points of her own.
"This win means a lot to these girls," Espinoza said. "If you look back at our program you'll see that we don't win a lot so this is fun."
TJCA returns the action Friday, Dec. 7 when they travel to Piedmont Charter. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m.


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There are at least three artists called The Bats: The Bats are an influential New Zealand rock band formed in 1982 in Christchurch by Paul Kean (bass), Malcolm Grant (drums), Robert Scott (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards) and Kaye Woodward (lead guitar, vocals). Though primarily a Christchurch band, The Bats have strong links to Dunedin and are usually grouped in with the Dunedin Sound musicians that emerged in the early 1980s. The band has retained the same four members from 1982 to the present day.
Read more about The Bats on Last.fm.
Also from this album:
North by North,Round and Down,Had to Be You,Calm Before the Storm,Take It,Tragedy,Block of Wood,Treason,Made Up in Blue,Candidate,Some Peace Tonight,Trouble in This Town,Sir Queen,Mad on You,Daddy's Highway


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[Ed Note: The extension has passed the Senate by a vote of 86 to 12.]
When the House passed a 10-month extension of key provisions of the Patriot Act last night, it was assumed that the Senate would follow suit quickly. And they will vote on the measure tonight. However, they will narrow the extension to three months, in a move with bipartisan support.
Sen. Joseph Lieberman (I-Conn.), chair of the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, said on Tuesday that Senate Democrats were likely to agree to an extension of controversial provisions in the Patriot Act, but only for a matter of months.
The Connecticut Independent, relaying talks that had occurred moments earlier in a caucus meeting among Democrats, said that discussion had centered around keeping the law in place "until May."
Lieberman supports extending these provisions of the Patriot Act basically until the end of time, but he agreed to the 3-month extension. And so did the Senate Republican leadership, apparently. There will be a vote on this tonight.
Lieberman also referred to "ongoing investigations" that require the powers – roving wiretaps, national security letters, and the "lone wolf" provision that allows for investigating someone without known links to terrorist groups – in the short term. But instead of making that the basis for a long-term extension, it led to this three-month extension, with an opportunity to fully debate the issue before May.
Who pulled the plug on what looked like an inexorable march to a long-term extension? I know that Rand Paul sent a Dear Colleague letter last night urging his fellow Senators to vote against re-authorization, but I doubt he has the juice to convince 40 members. He would be able to hold it up for a while, which probably necessitated this change. In addition, Patrick Leahy, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction over the law, wanted some minor reforms to it put in place, so he could potentially be a roadblock here as well.
Ultimately, this probably only means that the Senate will spend a week of debate three months from now and then extend the whole thing past the Presidential election. But it's so rare that civil libertarians see even a minor speed bump in the rush to deprive liberty, and even with the three-month extension, that's what this represents.
If we just changed the name of the Patriot Act to the "emergency law," do you think we could get the President to call for lifting it, like he did with Egypt's?


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Mar 30, 2007
#Life#Good News#The Flinger Family
I know what you love to hear: Excuses from bloggers on how they're too busy to blog. Or! Better yet! They are just busy enough to update their own blog sporadically but too busy to read your blog and actually make a contribution. Meanwhile, you're reading their updates and contributing selflessly.
Excuses, Excuses. And, as a teacher, I know excuses.
I have my own excuses that I will not bore you with. Instead, I will tell you that I've thought of you, I've read your comments, I've wanted to respond, I've read your website and wanted to respond, I've drafted several posts in my head, including but not limited to:
"Which comes first, the Mullet or the Motorcycle?"
"A math question: If I ate my weight in popcorn, how much popcorn would I eat?"
"For a straight 'A' student, I flunked it twice."
"Times I think I suck as a parent."
"How I ruined potty training in a single afternoon simply by letting her wear panties."
"Nothing says white trash like a toddler in a panties and a wife-beater on the balcony. Unless the toddler strips off her panties and poops, then you're a Flinger."
And, finally, a post I wanted to share for a few weeks and never got around to placing it on You-Tube:
Originally shared with family on Feb 16th, now making a debut here for the Entire Internet. Why? Because I encourage you to embrace your inner hick.
Where is their hay?
That is adorable!
By Friglet on 2007 03 30
I'm not sure I buy it that Mr. F. isn't a hick. Kicking up his heels just came so naturally to him. She of course is just too adorable for words.
By sleeping mommy on 2007 03 30
So great. What a fun family y'all appear to be.
By nicole on 2007 03 30
That booty wiggle is too cute!
By snarflemarfle on 2007 03 30
Leslie, she's gorgeous! Look at all that pretty hair. And a good dancer to boot? You'll be swatting the boys away one day soon.
By Colleen on 2007 03 30
Aww! What a cutie!
LB and her daddy can shake it like a Polaroid picture!
By tjsmommy on 2007 03 30
I embrace my hickness every day. But not with near the rhythm and beauty that your people do!
Now I so totally know why you married that man!!!
By Renee on 2007 03 30
Is that Mikey or Mr. F? Either way - the boys got some moves! I don't think we should ever let LB & Ry out together to dance. LMAO - the rocus they would cause from all those boys!
By Nicole on 2007 03 30
"shake it like a Polaroid"
By snarflemarfle on 2007 03 30
that's hilarious!!! i'm rolling.
By Mrs. M on 2007 03 30
that's hilarious!!! i'm rolling.
By Mrs. M on 2007 03 30
Oh my! The cuteness is overwhelming!
By Andy on 2007 03 30
That is, indeed, Mr. Flinger. He's bootylicious.
By Mrs. Flinger on 2007 03 30
By hilary on 2007 03 30
That was too cute! And we need a close up of Mr. F…I kept squinting at the screen trying to check him out. What? Your married to him? So? I can look.
By Karly on 2007 03 30
Nothing wrong with letting a little of the inner hick free every now and then. Besides, as a frequent live show and music festival attendee, I have to say that few things bring as much joy to my heart and smiles to my face as a little kid dancing around with joyous abandon that I only wish I had…
By Jenny on 2007 03 30
By MGM on 2007 03 30
I absolutely love this clip. It captures them both, oh so well. The icing on the cake would be seeing you add to the fun with CB and all!
By Traci on 2007 03 30
I absolutely love this clip. It captures them both, oh so well. The icing on the cake would be seeing you add to the fun with CB and all!
By Traci on 2007 03 30
Divine, hicks or not. Memories like that are priceless. I love to see me some l'il gal a dancin with her pa.
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Finnish researchers have found a nerve growth factor, which improves the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Certain nerve growth factors can be used to prevent the advancement of damage caused by neurotoxins. It can also be used for restoring functionality of damaged cells.
The neuroscience research programme of the Academy of Finland has investigated the effect of nerve growth factors in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. The research, which has been carried out on animal models revealed that the symptoms of Parkinson's disease alleviate thanks to the growth factor.
The motoric impairments associated with Parkinson's disease result from the slowly advancing degeneration of the dopaminergic neurons in the brains. The existing treatment alleviates some of the symptoms, such as the trembling of hands. However, they do not work in preventing or stopping the degeneration of nerve cells.
The nerve growth methods investigated up to now have had some attributes in preventing the degeneration of neurons. The treatment effect has nevertheless been minimal. The Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki has now tested the function of two nerve growth factors. The outcome of using MANF and CDNF nerve growth factors on rats has been a partial restoration of functionality of damaged neurons.
The research project has been carried out by two research teams supervised by Academy Professor Mart Saarma and Professor Raimo K. Tuominen from the Institute of Biotechnology at the University of Helsinki.


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Queen's Birthday Offer at the Dukes Hotel, London
The award-winning, classic Dukes Hotel, tucked in its own courtyard in a quiet corner on St. James's Place between Mayfair and Green Park, is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the special exhibition in honor of the Queen's 80th birthday. On display at the Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace in honor of Her Majesty's birthday, the extensive exhibit showcases the Queen's evening dresses (80 of them! from the 1940's to the present) and personal jewelry, including private gifts and historic pieces, such as the Vladimir Tiara, the Cambridge Emerald Necklace, two brooches set with stones from the famous Cullinan Diamond, and a pair of Boucheron aquamarine and diamond clip brooches given to then Princess Elizabeth by her father, King George VI, for her 18th birthday. Visitors to the exhibition see the Palace's 39-acre garden, and appreciate rare views of the Palace's garden façade and the 19th-century lake. As part of Her Majesty's Birthday Celebration, Dukes Hotel is going over the top (try this for British pomp and pageantry) with a special package. "Her Majesty's Birthday Celebration" includes a two-night stay in a Classic Double room including daily breakfast and afternoon tea and two tickets to the "Special Exhibition" with entrance to Buckingham Palace. Priced at GBP 525, inclusive of VAT, available from July 26 to September 24, 2006.
(Guests will also enjoy Duke's luxurious spa and the world-famous Dukes Martini at the bar.)
The Latest Trends with Designer Boutique Hotels
The New York Times dazzles with its savvy weekend piece "The Latest Splash? Baths and Pools." The next big thing for hip hotels includes "Peekaboo Baths" (where, in places like Madrid's Hotel Puerta América and the Hotel Rival in Stockholm, "bathers are exposed to their fellow guests" in an open-plan bathroom), "Pools with a View" (the rooftop bar and pool craze first started at The Standard in downtown LA), "Guest Galleries" (the trendy 21cMuseum Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky is first and foremost an art gallery), and "Megasuites," like the EUR 30,000-a-night Penthouse suite at the Hotel Martinez in Cannes.
The Return of the Knickerbocker Hotel in Times Square, New York
Hot off the press! The classic New York landmark that sits at 6 Times Square has just been sold to Istithmar Hotels, an investment arm of the royal family of Dubai, for $300 million-- to be restored to its former glory as a five-star hotel. The original Knickerbocker Hotel was built between 1901 and 1906 for John Jacob Astor IV, a luxurious hot spot for celebrities in the heart of Manhattan. As described by the Hartford Courant:
The one-time Knickerbocker hotel in Times Square has an illustrious history: Enrico Caruso sang from its balcony; Maxfield Parrish's 30-foot-long painting "Old King Cole" hung in its barroom; and the martini is believed to have been invented there. Now the beaux-arts-style Knickerbocker, long since converted into apartments and textile showrooms, may become a hotel again.
Once known as the Newsweek Building when it housed the magazine's offices, the Knickerbocker hotel's building is also known to be the place where the famous gang leader, Monk Eastman, was captured by police while having a shoot-out with a Pinkerton detective. In its heyday, the Knickerbocker hotel boasted 556 rooms, a phenomenal restaurant-bar, and its own subway entrance. (The mysterious locked door is still visible at the northern end of the platform at Times Square subway station.) No wonder the city's elite flocked there.
Related Articles:
The Morning News, "The Knickerbocker"
Forgotten NY, "Behind the Locked Door"
The Art of Celebrity Living at the Alexis Hotel, Seattle
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Alexis Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel as committed to its history as it is to the contemporary Seattle arts scene, displaying original pieces throughout the guestrooms and public spaces. The Alexis offers elegance mixed with a lot of whimsy smack dab in the middle of it all in downtown Seattle. Guestrooms also feature beautiful antiques, wood burning fireplaces, and two person tubs. The Library Bistro is known as one of the best restaurants in Seattle-- its ambience reminiscent of a 1940s supper club with faux lizard skin high back booths and dramatic lighting, and serving new American cuisine with an emphasis on locally grown vegetables and fresh seafood. Now at the Alexis Hotel, enjoy "The Art of Celebrity Living, Seattle Style," featuring a weekend of pampering and sampling of the city's hot art scene with the centerpiece, a chartered helicopter trip to a concert at The Gorge Ampitheatre, the top outdoor concert venue in the United States.
Here's the skinny:
Arrive via chauffeured limousine; accommodations for two in luxuriously appointed suite complete with a gorgeous floral arrangement, a pair of emerald earrings from Turgeon-Raine Jewellers, and a local eyewear boutique will pay you a visit with a selection of "rock star" designer sunglasses to choose from; following a scrumptious breakfast in bed, you will have your choice of "Seattle Style" experiences: a private glass blowing class, coupled with your choice of either a private art gallery tour led by Barbara Shaiman (the Alexis' own art curator) or a behind-the-scenes tour of the acclaimed DoubleTake fine art exhibit at the Experience Music Project (EMP); take a chartered chopper for a trip over the Cascade Mountains to attend a concert at The Gorge Amphitheater, arriving just in time for sunset; the Alexis' executive chef, Tim Ferguson will prepare a special "Cristal and caviar" picnic dinner for you to enjoy during the concert; finish off this rock-star weekend with a mimosa brunch at the Alexis' Library Bistro; as a special memento, the complete Alexis bedding set will be shipped to your home along with a CD collection of the artist you've just seen at The Gorge.
The Art of Celebrity Living package is priced at $10,000 and is valid until September 3, 2006.
Beau-Rivage Palace Summer Spa Retreat at the Cinq Mondes Spa
Switzerland's stunning Beau-Rivage Palace is easily one of the most beautiful palace hotels in the world. Overlooking Lake Geneva, the historic Beau-Rivage is a world-recognized landmark, renowned by leading travel magazines as one of the world's best places to stay. The hotel invested CHF 12 million in their new, cutting-edge Cinq Mondes Spa, where 15,000 sq feet are devoted to healing and harmony, with luxurious treatments from the world's greatest healing traditions: Japanese, Ayurvedic, North African, Taoist and Balinese. In addition to the nine treatment rooms, there is a private spa suite reserved for couples. Pamper yourself this summer with a unique package offered by the Beau-Rivage Palace. The "Summer at the Cinq Mondes Spa" package includes two nights accommodation, full buffet breakfast in "Salon Grammont" or Continental in-room breakfast, one Spa Ritual Sojourn of five treatments over two days per person, one healthy cocktail at the Spa per day, per person, one lunch at the terrace of the Spa per person and free access to the tennis courts, swimming pools and fully equipped gym. The package is priced from CHF 2000 per room double occupancy for the two nights (approximately U.S. $1,660).
Guests participating in the package can choose from the following Spa Ritual Sojourns:
Taoist Ritual From China:
20-minute Aromas and Flowers Japanese Bath
20-minute Aromatic Scrub with Spices
50-minute Taoist Massage
80-minute Taoist Face Care Massage
20-minute Plantar Reflexology
Spa Ritual Experience:
20-minute Aromas and Flowers Japanese Bath
20-minute Aromatic Scrub with Spices
50-minute Ayurvedic Massage
35-minute "Rituel Fleurs de Bali" Face Care Massage
50-minute Balinese Massage
Bliss for Two Ritual Sojourn:
20-minute Aromas and Colors Hammam
20-minute Aromatic Scrub with Spices
50-minute Ayurvedic Massage
20 minute Aromas and Flowers Japanese Bath in a double bath
Choice of 80-minute Taoist Massage or Taoist Face Care Massage
Chicago Hot Tables: Dine Overlooking the Skyscrapers at The Peninsula Chicago
The spot with the best Chinese food in the city--mouthwatering Shanghainese and Cantonese dishes--is also home to an exquisite (and unique) open-air terrace. Sit among the skyscrapers while experiencing the finest service for which the award-winning Peninsula Chicago is known. Voted number 1 hotel in the US by Travel and Leisure, the Peninsula Chicago is also a Mobil five star and AAA five diamond property. Located on the fourth floor of the hotel, the Shanghai Terrace is also known for its 1930's supper club atmosphere and elegant Asian decor.
Royal Festivities in Thailand
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I have been asked to stain a pressure treated pine deck with Cabot's Australian Timber Oil.
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The decking boards have been raw for about three years, they're in great shape and I would imagine that if they came with any factory applied water repellents (sp?), those have long worn off.
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With the insane amount of reading that's gone on for Cybils so far, I've had a ton of things pile up for review. Though these reviews go over the 140-character limit style of Twitter, they're still short and to the point.
Pure Red by Danielle Joseph: This book reminded me a lot of Liz Gallagher's My Not So Still Life, as both stories portray a girl who is struggling to understand who she is as an artist. Meaning, a little quirky, a little outside the social norms of her school, and inevitably, a little in love with a boy who she believes in unreachable. In this novel, Cassia is really fixated on colors and what the meaning with/behind them is, which was an interesting aspect of the writing itself. But overall, this read was kind of forgettable for me. I wanted more out of the character relationships, especially between Cassia and her father, but there was never an arc to them. More than that, though, it never felt as though Cassia changed from the beginning of the story to the end, other than finally going after Graham's cute butt, which I heard just a little too much about. That said, this book is clean and the voice is young, so it's likely a good choice for your middle school readers and those who want a safe pick.
The Berlin Boxing Club by Robert Sharenow: This historical fiction takes place right at the rise of Nazi Germany and follows Karl Stern. He's made a deal with the infamous Max Schmeling, a boxing legend, and he'll be receiving lessons in exchange for one of his father's paintings. The problem is that Karl is Jewish. Even though he doesn't look like it from the outside, he is, and it's a secret he guards to the best of his abilities. He doesn't always win, though, and when he's outed as a Jew during a high stakes boxing match, Karl's world and dreams crumble before his eyes. But it only gets worse from there. This emotional, fast-paced book was engaging and the writing made me fall immediately into Karl's world. However, I found the passage of time to be a huge issue in this book, as months go by with little to no mention; during an era when life changed literally by the second in Germany, I wanted a lot more out of Karl and his life. The ending was also a complete let down, as it was far too tidy and too easy, and it left a lot of strings loose I wanted tied together a little more. Great for fans of historical fiction, especially of the World War II variety outside the actual war itself.
Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell: If ever there were a book to hand off to die hard fans of Catherine Gilbert Murdock's Dairy Queen series, this might be the one. This story is about Janie Gorman, a girl who is a little different from her peers in more ways than one. When high school starts, she's determined to make herself fit in, but that's a little hard to do when you live on a farm and always seem to be bringing that with you wherever you go. Things start to change, though, when Janie learns that being strange is okay and maybe even a good thing. This story is fun and quirky, and while it's not the strongest written nor have the deepest characters, it's one that has good appeal to many teen readers. Like Murdock's book, it's also a clean read and perfect for younger teen readers and even readers who are a little too old for middle grade books.
What Comes After y Steve Watkins: This story about loss is less about the grieving process so much as it is about resettling post-trauma. Iris's father's died, and when she's sent to live with a cold and unfeeling aunt thousands of miles away, she's immediately an outcast. Her aunt and cousin are abusive towards her -- so much so that they're put into jail after a violent attack, and she's sent to live with a foster family. Although this gets a little convoluted-sounding, it's not. Iris throws her passion and loneliness into taking care of her aunt's goats, and these become her source of comfort, along with a boy named Littleberry. Though the book was well written, it did drag on quite a while, and at times, it fixated on unnecessary moments that weren't essential to the plot or character development. Those who like stories of redemption though will appreciate this one. Bonus for a few twists I didn't see coming in that redemption.
Dreams of Significant Girls by Cristina Garcia: This book follows three girls -- Vivien, from New York City via Miami via Cuba; Shirin, from Iran; and Ingrid, from small town Ontario, Canada -- as they spend a summer together at a boarding school in Switzerland. It's a literary novel, so there is little action or movement, but there is a lot of character development along the way. Timing and pacing didn't work for me, and I found the motivation behind character actions to be completely missing. It didn't make sense to me why the characters did what they did, since we weren't allowed into their minds quite enough. This book reminded me a LOT of Nina de Gramont's Gossip of the Starlings. Wealthy girls who did things at a boarding school because they could just didn't work for me. That said, some of the writing was downright delectable. Vivien's obsession with food was clear in the language, and I would have loved to have a taste of some of her meals. The ending of this one, too, was way too convenient. Who knew the girls REALLY had a deeper connection than a few summers together at boarding school? I kind of saw it coming from miles away.
Now is the Time for Running by Michael Williams: Set in Zimbabwe at the height of government rebellion, Deo has seen his unfair share of loss and destruction, but it's when his mother and grandfather are mercilessly killed that he must take his older brother Innocence and get out as fast as he can. Innocence has a mental disorder, making him much less and older brother to Deo and more like a child. The boys escape Zimbabwe and make their way to South Africa, where they've paid for the dream of freedom, but they soon learn that that freedom really doesn't exist. This emotionally-pounding book is a raw look at the terror and destruction in the lives of kids in this part of the world. I had a problem with Deo as a character though, and while the title sort of explains the entire premise of dealing with tragedy, I needed to get to know him more at the front of the story. He didn't handle his emotions except through running (and soccer), but I needed just a little more to buy that about him as a character. We're thrown to personal tragedy too soon to understand his coping mechanics. Innocence was a fabulous character and an heartbreakingly real depiction of the state of mental health and understanding. Moreover, there is a lot of back matter in the story about xenophobia, but that doesn't play quite the role in the book as it could have -- and had that been amped up, even with an additional 25-30 pages of writing, this story would have been even stronger. This book will have appeal to readers who like stories set abroad, those who like tales of survival, and those who have read books like Ishmael Beah's A Long Way Gone. It's fiction, but it's based on reality.
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With the insane amount of reading that's gone on for Cybils so far, I've had a ton of things pile up for review. Though these reviews go over the 140-character limit style of Twitter, they're still short and to the point.
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I love this review format. So efficient and informative. Thanks for taking the time to write them.ReplyDelete
Great reviews. I can't believe all the reading you're doing! You are tearing through these books, it's awesome.ReplyDelete
Holy smokes there are a whole lot of books here. I've not been inclined to go for Ten Miles Past Normal but seeing you mention Dairy Queen (which I loved) makes me feel like I might need to give it a try.ReplyDelete
Okay, I just finished The Berlin Boxing Club and I have to disagree with you about the ending. I guess it was maybe a little too easy, but I loved that there were so many strings left loose because the reader knows that WWII is coming, but the characters don't yet know what horrors await them. It's totally tragic and suited to the events that have happened in the story and the events that are about to happen in history.ReplyDeleteReplies
I can totally appreciate that, and I don't disagree. It didn't work for me, though, especially given the passage of time problem I had with the book.Delete
Still one I liked quite a bit, especially because it was not about WWII while still being about WWII, if that makes sense.


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We need to go after the Governor. I'm sent him notice of my displeasure. He won't get my vote or support. As a teacher who "did what the law mandated" me to do on a similar issue, the BOT statement is a slap in the face to all teachers. At the same time, the Patriot-News published a lot of faulty information and tried to create a mob-mentality toward Penn State and Penn State alumni. I'd never trust that rag.
Doubt whatever you wish. I have do doubt that the American public that jumped on this bandwagon is the same ignorant American public that votes "party" in every election.
Based on what Sara Ganim has claimed in her articles in the past, I would not believe anything she wrote.....or said, for that matter.
I'm sorry Dad. You are way off base. Paterno did what every education is required to do: pass along information to an administrator. Now you can babble all you want, but that is a fact. You can be "outraged" all you want, but that does not make you right. Apparently you want to have fired all educaters who do what is mandated by the state. Maybe we should listen to you instead of obey the law. Paterno count not verify the information he received--and that was not his job. Next time you post, please actually know something about the topic. Interestingly, you are not at all upset about the reporter for the Patriot-News fabricating this "news" and misleading people. I guess that does tell me all I need to know about you. Have a great day.
If you are going to post, it might be better to use facts. Of course, Sara didn't, so I guess it's OK for the Patriot-News. Sorry, I thought you were above that level. I was incorrect.
So you believe everything you hear? Try to understand that Paterno did exactly what every educator is required to do: pass along information to an administrator. He is an educator, nothing more nothing less. His mandated duty is to provide information. He does not judge whether the information is true or false--that's a jury's job. We educators spend so much time trying to educate the ignorant. By the way, "ourtage" is appropriate for what is alleged, but "outrage" does not make people "right." Perhaps you have heard of the Salem witch trials?
Sara, ever consider checking your "source"? It's always convenient to name an anonymous source, isn't it? How do you keep your job?
Bugs, I wonder whether you think at all. Paterno followed state-mandated protocol that all educators in Pennsylvania are ordered to follow. He did nothing wrong, even the grand jury found that, and even the grand jury--read something other than that Harrisburg rag--admitted its "findings" are only testimony, not necessarily fact. You must have enjoyed the Salen witch trials--that was testimony, too, that proved to be false. Yes, Bugs Bunny is a good choice for you.
Try to understand, Paterno did what protocol required--as are all educators in Pennsylvania. You sound like another with a lot of "anger" and a lot less knowledge. Read my response to the previous babbling responder. And, by the way, the Patriot-News article was false. You must be another who completely believes everything he/she reads or hears.
Anger might be appropriate in some cases, but being "angry" does not mean "correct." This is like the Salem witch trials. You could condemn educators all over the state for following legal protocol, and you probably would. You demonstrate that "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing." By the way, the Patriot-News story is false. Why do you believe everything you read?


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Houses line the shore of Woodbury Lake in Woodbury. The Vermont House has modified a bill aimed at enhancing the protection of Vermonts lakes from the effects of some shoreline development.MONTPELIER A proposal to increase the protection of Vermonts lakes from the effects of some shoreline development took a step forward Wednesday in the House, but environmental groups said the effort was significantly weakened.
Supporters said their aim is to move away from the sloping lawn down to a stone barrier along the waters edge as the classic image of lakefront lot design, and in the direction of woods down to the waters edge, with a natural give-and-take of water and wildlife between the lake and the surrounding land.
The original bill banned major construction within 100 feet of the water, allowing some tree-cutting to enhance views, and smaller construction of such items as paths to the water, small sheds and gardens.
A permit would be required for work within 100 to 250 feet of the water.
But the version advanced by the House on Wednesday dropped the 100-foot construction ban.
Though it maintained the 250-foot permit requirement, it left the rules governing those permits to drafting by the state Agency of Natural Resources.
That drew fire from critics who complained of a blank check being granted to the agency. I have no idea what Im voting for, said Rep. Tom Koch, R-Barre Town. Thats no way to legislate.
The bills changes were the result of an attempt to compromise with municipalities and property rights advocates, said Rep. Kate Webb, a Shelburne Democrat and a leading sponsor of the bill, which won preliminary approval on a 105-42 roll call vote.
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