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In the meantime, Thurber thought, what the hell, he'd enter the Sundance Film Festival--for the second time. In 1999, when he was still studying film production at the University of Southern California, he entered a short called The Band, which garnered him only a letter of rejection from organizer Geoffrey Gilmore. Thurber framed the letter and put it in his bathroom, and figured maybe he'd enter every year and wallpaper the john with film-fest no-thank-you notes. But this time, Terry Tate, Office Linebacker was accepted to the 2002 Sundance fest--only he had to pull it four days before it was scheduled to screen. "Reebok," explains Thurber, "didn't want to let the cat out of the bag" just yet.
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For now, Speight is handling his newfound fame well--as long as he doesn't have to give too many interviews as Terry Tate. He's an actor, serious about his comedy; he will be seen in a few weeks on Malcolm in the Middle, then The Jamie Kennedy Experiment and Alexandre Rockwell's indie film 13 Moons alongside Steve Buscemi and Sam Rockwell. Thurber is not quite sure how far Terry Tate will carry him on those broad shoulders; he's also not sure how far he should go. After all, he will soon direct Underdogs, with producer Ben Stiller as one of his stars. And it appears, sooner than later, the creator will lose control over his creation, and Terry Tate will no longer belong to Rawson Thurber.
"I'm coming to terms with that every hour at this point," he says, with a slight laugh. "And here's the thing for me: I'm thrilled with the reception Terry Tate has gotten. I love it. I love Terry Tate, I can't wait to do more Terry Tate, I'm glad America gets it. You never know when you do these things if what you think is funny is what millions of people will think is funny. For me, though, there are other things I wanna do. Other stories I want to tell. This is a great experience for me, and I hope to do more of it, but my love and focus and passion is feature films and writing and directing those. I mean, there's been talk of Terry Tate feature films and television." He sounds like even he can't believe what he is saying. "We'll see. I am open to it all."
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Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino led off the second annual Leading Women in Business and Community Night on Thursday, as Bobblehead dolls in her likeness were given away to the first 1,200 fans. Kathy's autograph was the most sought-after at the ballpark, and she fulfilled all requests. The business networking event in The Pavilion was […] [Read More]
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Wednesday's 3rd annual Going Green Night is in the books. In an annual tradition, the evening's festivities began with a document shredding event in the ballpark's parking lot prior to the game. [Read More]
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Since we learned that one of our places is closing in a few months, we looked for a similar place and tried this one. What a mistake. Food was salty, clams were iffy, shrimp w/rice was rubbery, the service was poor, and the price was ridiculous. They mistakenly charged us for someone else's dessert and took forever to correct it. When we inquired about when we'd get the correct check, the waiter was annoyed and dismissive. We left before dessert not to risk further disappointment. We will definitely not be back.
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We went to Francisco's Centro Vasco on Sat night to celebrate our anniversary. I've heard about this place before so I wanted to try. First- this place is way too loud, to the point where we have difficulty hearing each other across the table. Second- it needs some major redecorating. Third- Food...For appetizer, we ordered escargot. As someone had mentioned before, way toooo salty. For main course, I ordered Lobster Meat with no shell in green sauce. Lobster was bland as if overcooked and the green sauce was tasteless. Mu husband ordered pork, it was very dry and didn't have much taste. Overall, very much unsatisfied.
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I wanted to try Francisco's for a while and I am disappointed. The escargot was so salty it wasn't enjoyable and the lobster tail was too big and tuff. The butter had no taste to it either. The wait staff were very friendly but would not take the escargot off our bill. I would not recommend this restaurant.
Posted by Downtown Eater on 12/02/2011
I went w/my girlfriend and another couple the Sat, after T-giving. The food was terrific. We had mussells, oysters, escargo appetizers. For mains, two of us had Paella, my girlfirend had chicken and Lobster dish, and 4th person just had a lobster bisque instead of full entree. The food was really wonderful. In our Paella there was PLENTY of lobster meat. Prob, half a tail, and a nice size claw too. Other reviewers either don't know what they're talking about or maybe the staff doesn't like them. They oysters were a nice size too....maybe like 6 plump ones, for $9.95. The bill was $146 including tip for four people. Around $35/person. As for the decor, and set up. Christ almighty do they need some help. Ugly popcorn walls and ceilings like the '80s, horrific nursing home style carpeting, ugly pictures of palm trees and figurines, and generic wood paneling. Why can't the owners go to Ikea and do a little refurbishing. Look.....in the 80s u get away w/it but the renovation has NOT withstood the test of time. Even if they don't want to overhaul, at least freshen up a little bit.
Posted by Anonymous on 11/13/2011
If you bring a date here & go home alone you are a loser. Period.
Posted by rain74 on 08/22/2011
I read the reviews and perhaps my expectations were too high. I love paella, so I had the seafood paella and my wife had the special, which was broiled lobster stuffed with crabmeat and swiss cheese. Nothing to see here. I was not blown away or impressed. Spanish fries were soggy. Paella had large pieces of lobster shell, little meat, and the lobster special wasn't worth ordering either. I will not be returning.


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Injured Costa ruled out of Spain friendliesMonday 11 November 2013
Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa has strained a muscle in his right thigh, ruling him out of his first friendlies with Spain, according to a club statement.
Maturing Guinea looking for stabilityThursday 31 October 2013
French Coach Michel Dussuyer talks to FIFA.com about the Syli Nationale's climb up the latest rankings and their quest to enter the upper echelons of African football.
Oscar sinks Zambia, Japan defeatedTuesday 15 October 2013
2014 FIFA World Cup hosts Brazil secured a tenth win in their past 11 games with a 2-0 victory over Zambia in an international friendly in Beijing's iconic 'Bird's Nest' National Stadium, while Japan slipped to a second consecutive defeat.
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French coach Bruno Metsu, best known for leading Senegal into the quarter-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan™, has died from cancer at the age of 59.
African repeat remains on the cardsSunday 13 October 2013
The CAF nations that qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup stayed on course for Brazil 2014 with Côte d'Ivoire and Nigeria recording victories, while Burkina Faso also won and Cameroon earned a hard-fought draw.
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Stanley Tshosane has left his role as coach of Botswana, while Uruguayan Gustavo Ferrin has quit as Angola coach. Both have paid the price for failing to reach the 2014 FIFA World Cup African play-offs.
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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama signed expanded protections for domestic violence victims into law Thursday, renewing a measure credited with curbing attacks against women a year and a half after it lapsed amid partisan bickering.
The revitalized Violence Against Women Act also marked an important win for gay rights advocates and Native Americans, who will see new protections under the law, and for Obama, whose attempts to push for a renewal failed last year after they became entangled in gender politics and the presidential election.
"This is your day. This is the day of the advocates, the day of the survivors. This is your victory," Obama said. "This victory shows that when the American people make their voices heard, Washington listens."
As Obama prepared to put his pen to the new law, new government data underscored both the progress that has been made and the enduring need to do more.
The rate of sexual violence against women and girls age 12 or older fell 64 percent in a decade and has remained stable for five years, the Justice Department said in a survey released Thursday. In 2010, women and girls nationwide experienced about 270,000 rapes or sexual assaults, compared with 556,000 in 1995.
The survey also showed that rapes and sexual assault rates involving women have plateaued while violent crime rates overall have declined. Women's advocacy groups called the report proof that the Violence Against Women Act and heightened awareness of the problem by police has had a positive effect.
Still, 1 in 5 women will be raped during their lifetime, said Obama, asserting a continued need for action nearly two decades after the bill's original passage in 1994.
"It didn't just change the rules, it changed our culture. It empowered people to start speaking out," Obama said.
The law authorizes some $659 million a year over five years for programs that strengthen the criminal justice system's response to crimes against women and some men, such as transitional housing, legal assistance, law enforcement training and hotlines. One element of this year's renewal focuses on ways to reduce sexual assault on college campuses. It also reauthorizes the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, adds stalking to the list of crimes that make immigrants eligible for protection and authorizes programs to reduce the backlog in rape investigations.
After twice being renewed with little resistance, it was something of a surprise in 2011 when lawmakers let the act expire. At the crux of the election-year clash were disagreements about expanded protections for gays and lesbians, Native Americans and illegal immigrants.
Sensing a political advantage, Senate Democrats offered an expanded law that specifically protects gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender Americans and gives tribal authorities the power to prosecute non-Indians for abuse committed on tribal lands. Republicans saw the move to load a popular bill with controversial elements as a provocation and objected to the Native American provisions on constitutional grounds. Democrats rejected a Republican alternative, arguing it didn't go far enough.
Continued resistance became less tenable for the GOP after its less-than-stellar performance among women voters in November's election. In February, House Republicans capitulated and allowed a vote on an almost identical version of the bill, which passed 286-138. It was the third time in two months that House Speaker John Boehner let a Democratic-supported bill reach the floor despite opposition from a majority of his own party — a clear sign that Republicans wanted to put the issue behind them.
"When I see how quickly it got done, I'm feeling — it makes me feel optimistic," Obama said sarcastically as he signed the bill Thursday.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Attorney General Eric Holder and members of the House and Senate from both parties joined Obama for the signing ceremony, as did Vice President Joe Biden, who wrote and sponsored the original law in 1994. Obama and Biden offered special thanks to Republicans, including Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who supported the renewal despite opposition from many in their party.
The Violence Against Women Act has set the standard for how to protect women, and some men, from domestic abuse and prosecute abusers and is credited with helping reduce domestic violence incidents by two-thirds since its inception.
Associated Press writer Darlene Superville contributed to this report.
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Please refer to pictures for general stance. Refer to videos for movement (**Note: My left is your right. Likewise, my right is your left.)
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What tuition, doesn't she go free under some affirmative action scam?
This guy feels he is above the law. I hope a judge throws the book at him.
The crowd was not from Ocean Grove but from Asbury Park and others. Remember, the lib community does not believe anyone should be allowed an opinion other than theirs. How dare Cameron speak his mind.
I have never eaten at a chick-fil-a before but I will now.I find it amazing that the liberals are basically nazi's but claim to be caring. They believe if you don't think and speak like them, you will be eliminated. If the lib's have their way, there would be concentration camps for free thinkers.
I find it amazing that for someone who hates the Port Authority as much as Christie, he is filling it faster than any other governor with his people. At least McGreevey only filled it with his donators. Ask Christie about his appointments and he will deny it.
When will it end. As it is black and hispanic students pay no tuition. Now, ANY immigrant will get tuition assistance-meaning free. Must I pay for everyone? They pay no taxes, get free healthcare and free tuition. Perhaps I should give up my citizenship, come back and start again.
These studies have been around a log time. Look at the state of this country now. A child who learns respect becomes an upstanding member of society. Whatever it takes to teach respect is well worth it.
These people have only themselves and their son to blame. Only a disturbed person kills himself without cause. These people should have recognized that disturbance. When will the political correctness end. people are responsible for their own actions.
That's a big problem in this country. Some people carry a lawyers card on them just for these events. A jury should award her one dollar. Then I hope something worse happens to her
That means 60,000 less jobs for Americans. 60,000 more free tuitions at colleges, 60,000 more added to social security. Please send Obama back to Kenya while we still have a country!
It is not surprising that Christie would knock New Jersey college education. After all, he is only using our state as a stepping stone to the white house. Heaven help us!
All these men have to do is say they are drug addicts and Gov. Christie will have them released. He believes drug addicts should not be in prison-no matter what offense they commit.
The problem is-the company wanted a normal employee, instead they hired a whore. I suppose HOOTERS turned her down.
The teacher should retire and then sue the school district and all those who accused her. Why is freedom of speech suspended if you are not politically correct. Why must everyone have to think the same way? The liberal nazi's are taking control similar to episodes of the TWILIGHT ZONE!
JUST SAY NO TO NEWARK. Boycott the city and see what happens.
This guy will do anything to get re-elected.All these years he was against it now he changes. And there are idiots who will vote for him.
Thank you Naomi. Finally a voice of reason. Imagine what would be said if a white studies class began!
If the victim had been black, this suspect would have been sentanced to life in prison, to appease the savages. Just look at the George Zimmerman case.
Here comes an affirmative action test. Scores lowered to 50 for blacks and waive criminal histories, especially drug convictions. What a state!
Where is the uproar over this incident. This man was the victim of racial murder. Where are Sharpton, Jackson and the like. Did Obama mention anything about this on national news?


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On Saturday, Nov. 17 head coach David Blahnik and the Olivet Nazarene University men's soccer team defeated the No. 8 ranked Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes in the NAIA National Tournament Opening Round by a score of 3-2 in overtime to advance in the postseason.
The Tigers move on to play No. 15 MidAmerica Nazarene University (Kan.) in the second round of the national tournament in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. (CST). The championships are played at Emory Folmar YMCA Soccer Complex from Nov. 26-31. The winner of ONU and MNU take on the winner of No. 2 Auburn-Montgomery and #24 Jamestown (N.D.) on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. (CST).
The Tigers and Pioneers met a year ago on Sept. 5 in Bourbonnais, Ill. with MNU winning 1-0 in an early season nonconference contest.
This marks only the second time in ONU history the Tigers reached the opening round, and the first time Olivet has reached the second round. The Tigers reached the opening round for the first time in 2009 after winning the CCAC Tournament Championship; in 2009 the Tigers finished with a 10-3-5 record. ONU currently holds a 14-4-4 overall record winning nine of their last 11 games, tying the other two. They have also played 13 overtime periods this season remaining unbeaten in extra minute games. The Tigers have defeated or tied three ranked opponents this season tying No. 17 Ashford 1-1 in overtime on Sept. 19, beating No. 25 Robert Morris 3-1 on Oct. 17, and recently taking down KWU on Saturday. Olivet is currently receiving 11 votes in the Nov. 12 NAIA Top 25 poll.
Olivet is led by senior forward Logan Engelkes (Winnebago, Ill.), who scored the game-winner in the opening round against KWU, finishing with three points. Sophomore Todd Bevan (Schererville, Ind.) scored the first goal against the Coyotes giving him four goals this postseason and nine this season (2nd on team). Goalkeeper Zach Chambers (Flanders, N.J.) has allowed five goals this postseason, but none in five overtime periods, saving 19 shots.
The Tigers opponent MidAmerica enters Tuesday's game with an 12-1-8 record after recently tying #RV Oklahoma Baptist University but fell in a shootout (5-4) after two overtime periods. However, the Bison forfeited their spot in the tournament after one of their players was ruled ineligible and played in the game against MNU. This ruling gives the Pioneers the opportunity to play against the Tigers. MNU made their way to the opening round after tying #9 Benedictine University (Kan.) and falling in a shootout 3-1 in a Heart of America Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal game following two overtimes. However, the Pioneers reached the opening round with at-large bid. Against seven ranked opponents this season the Pioneers tied five different opponents and beat No. 15 Kansas Wesleyan 3-1 on Sept. 20 and No. 13 Missouri Valley College on Sept. 29. The Pioneers finished 4-1-2 in conference play, tied for second, in the regular season.
MNU is led by head coach Kevin Wardlaw, who is in 10th season with the Pioneers. The Pioneers are spearheaded by senior forward Trent Remmich, who currently leads the team with 11 goals and two assists. Freshman forward Eddie Morales is second on the team with 21 points (8 goals, 5 assists). Junior goalkeeper Chris Eriksson currently has a 0.77 goals against average.
Coach Blahnik commented, "We are very excited to go to Alabama for the sweet sixteen. I am very happy for our guys, their hard work and positive attitudes have helped get us to this point. There are no easy games at this point in the season and we will work as hard as we can to be successful in Alabama. Every guy on this roster has played a vital role in our success this season. I am very thankful for the guys on our team, my coaching staff and all the support from the Olivet Community."
Tournament Bracket: http://www.naia.org/fls/27900/1NAIA/SportsInfo/Championships/2012MSOCBracket.pdf?&SPSID=640532&SPID=96220&DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=27900


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What came to mind as I prepared for today was an old story my father told. When he was a younger man he was very active in his church. There was an old member of the congregation who was very hard of hearing. One Sunday at a coffee hour my father was trying to introduce to him a new member of the congregation, in fact, a new deacon. This guy was a dyed-in-the-wool Republican and thought my father had said "a New Dealer." He responded, "New Dealer! I don't want to meet a New Dealer." And my father replied, "No, no, he's not a New Dealer, he's the son of a bishop." And the older man said: "They all are."
I thought to myself that too often those of us in the Defense Department and those of you in the religious community have been hard of hearing. We need to find a way to overcome that.
I worried a great deal about this presentation today because I looked down through the list of who was coming. I think no meeting in Washington is probably more complicated in terms of the audience than this one. The religious crosscurrents in this room are astounding.
Of course, what tends to play in American society is a least common denominator approach to religion in public life. In our quest to be all-inclusive and in our quest to be non-controversial, we tend at meetings like this to water things down, to embrace everyone's pluralism. Religious content becomes vacuous. I was anxious that I not become a source of Department of Defense platitudes. So I thought a lot about this and I wondered what I should say.
I would like to start by reading a brief passage from the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Luke and to use that as a starting point for my discussion. "After Jesus had ended all that he had said he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a slave who was dear to him and who was sick and at the point of death. When he heard of Jesus he sent to him elders of the Judean people asking him to come to heal his slave. And when they came to Jesus they besought him earnestly saying, 'He is worthy to have you do this for him , for he loves our nation and he built us a synagogue.'"
"And Jesus went with them. And when he was not far from the house, the Centurion sent friends to him saying to him, 'Lord, do not trouble yourself for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, therefore I did not presume to come to you. Just say the word and let my servant be healed. For I am a man set under authority with soldiers under me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes and to another 'Come,' and he comes and to a slave 'Do this,' and he does it."
"When Jesus heard this he marveled at him and turned and said to the multitudes that followed him, 'I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith.' And when those who had been sent returned to the house, they found the slave well."
I think this is an enormously insightful story. It is not just a story about good civil-military relations, although it does talk about a local military officer ordering the troops to help build a synagogue. Ultimately this is a story about authority. These stories, like the parables, always take place at two levels. There is the immediate dimension of the story and then there is the more transcendent truth that emerges as we think about it. I think there is a very powerful message that is embedded inside of this story.
Despite all of the diversity and the richness of the views in this room there is a very profound and fundamental view that is shared by Jews and Christians and Muslims alike. All three of these three great monotheistic traditions are grounded in a common foundation. And that foundation is the ethical authority of God in governing our lives. It is probably most succinctly expressed in the sixth chapter of Micah, the eighth verse: "He has shown thee, o Man, what is good and what does the Lord require of thee but to do justice, to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God."
Each of these three traditions grows out of a fundamental premise that we live our lives in a profound form of obedience to a God who has revealed to us proper behavior in civil society. Islam has the Five Pillars to govern the behavior of a very good Muslim. Our Jewish brothers and sisters have Mitzvah, which govern every aspect of life. Christians have Commandments and Commissions that govern the way we interact with the world. So ultimately there is a grounding, a profound grounding of unity, despite all of the diversity that is sitting here in this room.
This probably came to me most vividly when I was a child. I grew up in South Dakota where our idea of diversity was Norwegian Lutherans and Swedish Lutherans. Out in South Dakota very near my home is a colony of Hutterites, a religious community out of the Anabaptist tradition. This particular Hutterite colony, while they had farming and other things, primarily profited by raising geese and turkeys for the kosher market in Chicago. Every fall the rabbis would come from Chicago and would supervise the final collecting and processing of the poultry returning them for slaughter in Chicago.
My father, who was a banker in this little town, was close to the Hutterite colony. I remember him talking one time with one of the rabbis who had come from Chicago. "Tell me," he asked, "why do you do this? Why do you come out here and have Hutterites do this?" I'll never forget what the rabbi replied: "These people understand the importance of rules. They don't understand why we do things but they understand that it's important so they do what we ask. We trust them."
It was an interesting insight into the way in which religious communities live under a mandate of God's direction. Even though we may not understand why a particular religious tradition is important in our respective backgrounds, we understand that it is important because of how it grounds them in their dealings with each other in ultimate obedience to God, and we understand that because we have rules in our respective traditions.
I personally think that this is a very hard concept for Americans to understand. If you
live in a country where you have a king or a despot, I think it is easier to understand your life in obedience to authority. In America where we are profoundly the children of the Enlightenment, we view our government as just being there at our sufferance. After all, those who govern us are there only so long as we choose to elect them. That is our public mythology -- that government serves us, the people. And it is very hard with that sort of a concept in our day to day lives, to really understand this nature of authority in which our religious convictions are grounded. Except for one community and that's the military.
We in the Defense Department live every day under authority. That's really what the story of the centurion is about. In a superficial sense, Jesus was pointing to a man who lived every day under authority. He was both in a chain of command looking up and had people looking up to him. Yet in the deeper sense Jesus used the centurion to discuss his relationship to God: faithful obedience. I would argue to you that that is profoundly the life that we have in the military. We are probably the only organization where every day is lived in obedience. In terms of secular life, the Department of Defense is profoundly aligned in obedience to authority.
Now that doesn't mean that people in uniform are unthinking. Living under authority does not mean you have no rational choice. I am a Lutheran and those of us who come out of that tradition are profoundly aware of our God given us the right to make mistakes – and we often do. It doesn't mean that people in uniform are unthinking. As a matter of fact they are profoundly thoughtful people. It does mean that ultimately they are bound by authority.
I personally believe that this accounts for some of the very unique elements or dimensions of the Department of Defense. First, I see a very deep spiritual reservoir in the Department of Defense and in military life. When I look around the room, I see the chaplains who are here nodding their heads; they see it too. I contrast that with much of the rest of modern society and it stands out very sharply here in Washington. I doubt very much that a group of lawyers would begin a meal with a blessing, but that is the norm in the Department of Defense.
Second, I see a genuine ecumenism. And that has to be because we cannot afford to place in every unit chaplains who reflect the full diversity of American religious life. We have a very profound and genuine ecumenism in the chaplaincy.
Third, the Department of Defense is the most racially integrated institution in America. That does not mean to say that we are without problems. We struggle mightily. We work at it very hard. But it is one of the few work places where you would see routinely blacks commanding whites or Hispanics commanding whites. It is understood and accepted. I think it is one of the sad tragedies, as Dr. [Martin Luther] King pointed out, that eleven o'clock on Sunday morning is one of the most segregated hours in America -- every place except the Department of Defense.
It is for this reason that I believe that there is a very natural partnership between the military community and the religious community. I think that partnership has been masked over the last twenty- five years. I think one of the lingering casualties of the Vietnam War was the breakdown in communion between the religious community and the Department of Defense. I have had many conversations with my brothers here, the chaplains, regarding this. The Vietnam War period was such a painful time that we stopped talking to each other. We reduced our dialogue with each other to a very narrow dimension, to a mechanical dimension. Things like how do we recruit chaplains? I strongly believe that we need to change that.
It is for all these reasons that I believe the chaplaincy is such an integral part of the Department of Defense. We have had chaplains since we had the Continental Army. We have always had chaplains at the Department of Defense. It is not just so that we can have a duty invocation giver. Some people may look at it that way seeing a chaplain as someone who can pop up and give an invocation or a benediction. That would be trivial and superficial.
We have chaplains because all of these military personnel are wrestling constantly with what it means to be an individual of free will living in an organization that commands obedience. There are struggles all the time, and they are very difficult. And it takes embedded in our organization, chaplains who can help people through those problems. I am not talking narrowly just about personal ethics counselors; it's much deeper than that.
I think that DOD represents a very profound brotherhood and now increasingly sisterhood. I think this was in many ways best summarized by the words of Chaplain Roland Gittelsohn who dedicated the Fifth Marine Division cemetery at Iwo Jima, fifty-two years ago. I would like to conclude by reading a portion of Rabbi Gittelsohn's remarks:
"Here lie officers and men of all colors. Rich men and poor men together. Here are Protestants, Catholics, Jews – all together. Here no man prefers another because of his faith, or despises a man because of his color. Here there are no quotas: how many of each group are admitted or allowed. Among these men there is no discrimination. No prejudice. No hatred. Theirs is the highest and purest democracy."
"Any among us, the living, who fail to understand that, will thereby betray those who lie here. Whoever lifts a hand in hate against a brother, or thinks himself superior to those who happen to be in a minority, makes of their sacrifice an empty and hollow mockery. Thus, do we consecrate ourselves, the living, to carry on the struggle that they began. Too much blood has gone into this soil for us to let it lie barren."
I believe that Rabbi Gittelsohn's remarks are at the very heart of the cause for which every American soldier, sailor, airmen and Marine and Coast Guardsmen have joined these units to fight and to die. Ultimately it is the spiritual mandate that links up their professional calling in the Armed Forces with our national calling. It is for that reason we must always have the chaplaincy in the Armed Forces.
Thank you very much for inviting me to be with you today.


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Please help identify this nicaraguan parrot.
It looks very much like a Tovi Parakeet (Brotogeris jugularis) also known as an Orange Cheeked Parakeet or Brown Shouldered Parakeet.
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I have looked at the pictures and I think you are right. It looks very similar.
I live in Nicargua and found this small sick looking sneezing parrot in the central market in Leon. I asked the lady a few questions about it including what species it was and where it was caught as a lot of parrots are poached here. She explained that it was a parrot and that it wasnt caught but rather a baby of her parrots at home. She also told me that it was just under to weeks old. I talked some more with the lady and decided that I belived her story.
I took pity on the bird as it looked really stressed and sick in the market. I bought it for 5$ (even though I generally speaking really don't like the large parts of the parrot trade down here) and brought it home were it with better care has recovered into a healthy looking parrot that just started glide flying. The sneezing also ended after a few days. Locals insist that it is a sapayoa (Sapayoa aenigm) but that never felt right


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It can be argued whether or not they are truly "America's Team", but the Dallas Cowboys do have a passionate national following and a visit to town is always an event. With a large fan base in Arizona, Southern California and Mexico this is surely to be one of the biggest tickets of the season for visiting fans. The Cowboys made a late run for the playoffs last year, only to lose the final game to the Redskins and the division. Like the last several years this past season was another year of ups and downs for the Cowboys. Their quarterback Tony Romo is indicative of the annual promise the Cowboys show. Romo, like the Cowboys, looks awfully good in many situations, good enough to make you think that they are elite. Unfortunately those high points are often combined with bad decision makings and poorly timed turnovers. Like most franchise quarterbacks the Cowboys will go as far as Tony Romo takes them. With a new big contract they are clearly committed to him for the future.
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On defense the Cowboys have an aging defensive line that if healthy is always a factor. Jerry Jones didn't pick up a defensive lineman in the draft and traded out of the 18th pick when several where available. Jay Ratliff and Demarcus Ware are certainly factors but they've battled injury concerns of the past few years. Dallas had their lowest sack total since 2006 last year with 34 which contributed to a lackluster season by the secondary. If they can improve their sack totals and gets solid corner play from Morris Claiborne and Chris Carr the defense should improve from its shaky 2012 season.
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Dorothy Britt Lyle, 85, of Scottsville, KY died at 1:50 a.m. Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Cal Turner Rehab & Specialty Care.
The Old Hickory, TN native was a homemaker, a babysitter, a former employee of Washington Overall Manufacturing, a member of Dover Missionary Baptist Church and D.A.R. She was a daughter of the late Ralph Crawford and Bonnie Stafford Crawford and wife of the late Jesse Dee Britt and Bailey Lyle.
She is survived by 3 sons: Dannie J. Britt and wife, Deanne, Plainfield, IN; Jeff D. Britt and wife, Zeny, Glasgow, KY and Dean Allen Britt and wife, Marsha, Scottsville, KY; 3 daughters: Cheyanne Zink and husband, Mickey, Weslaco, TX; Sandy Chansler and husband, Mike, Jacksonville, FL and Connie Sue Britt, Scottsville, KY; 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 12:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Goad Funeral Home with Bro. Shane Britt and Bro. Marcus Sherfey officiating and burial in Dover Cemetery with Bro. Mark Townsend officiating.
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The Physics Department has recently launched a program called PhysicsAES (Physics At Early Stage) with the funding from a MATH + SCIENCE = SUCCESS mini grant to initiate an interest in Physics. The PhysicsAES plans to initiate an interest in physics among elementary and middle school students by introducing the required GPS (Georgia Performance Standards) concepts through demonstrations and engaging activities. We also plan to develop a community network between SPSU and the local schools to sustain student engagement and to provide teachers with resources to continue student interest. The team also hopes that by getting SPSU physics majors to participate in the program, it will generate an interest among them to become physics teachers.
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Navajo Area I H S
Area Standard Position Description
Medical Record Technician (Coder)
This position is located in the Medical Records Department of
an Indian Health Care Facility within the Navajo Area.
The incumbent performs highly technical and specialized functions
for an outpatient and inpatient Medical Record. The incumbent reviews,
analyzes, and codes diagnostic and procedural information that
determines, Medicare, Medicaid and Private Insurance payments.
The primary function of this position is to perform I C D-9-C M
and C P T coding for reimbursement. The coding function is a primary
source for data and information used in a health care today, and
promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate, data base information,
and the ability to optimize reimbursement. The incumbent is responsible
for the accuracy and timely completion of the health record. The
coding function is a primary resource for allocation for N A I
25% C P T Coding:
Selects the correct principal diagnosis and operation/procedure.
When multiple diagnoses and procedures are listed, assures the
surgical procedure is related to the proper diagnosis. Assures
maximum allocation under Diagnostic Related Group (D R G), Ambulatory
Patient Group (A P G) system by properly sequencing diagnosis and
procedures in order of severity of illness treated.
Performs utilization reviews and D R G assignments utilizing
an encoder, analyzing inpatient and outpatient records for reimbursement
and complete abstraction of services rendered to obtain optimal
Provides technical assistance with processing and maintaining
C P T coding, abstraction of the complete chart (inpatient/outpatient)
and compliance enforcement of all regulatory requirements. Reviews,
analyzes, C P T coding, abstracts and compiles data, maintains
and identifies potential risk areas in inpatient and outpatient
records. All information will be for manual data analysis for the
Business Office, Compliance Officer, Medical Records and Administration.
Searches and abstracts all C P T coding, operative and therapeutic
and all other pertinent data from the medical records in order
to identify, encode and document appropriate patient care and other
information necessary for reporting purposes (Compliance Program).
Conducts a thorough review of all abstraction and search of records
and guidelines in order to select the most accurate and descriptive
codes in accordance with C P T / H C P C S coding system. Code
selection involves discriminating between several different codes,
which can overlap in scope, encompass multiple diagnoses, treatments
or operations; and include special codes to denote causes of accidents/injury
or adverse effects.
Keeps abreast of Coding trends.
30% I C D-9-C M Coding:
The incumbent assigns and sequences I C D-9-C M/C P T / H C P
C S codes to diagnosis and procedure from documented information.
the final diagnoses and operative procedures as stated by the physician
are valid and complete. Abstracts all necessary information from
the medical records to identify secondary complications and co-morbid
Abstracts all necessary information and assigns codes (I C D-9,
C P T & H C P C S), which most accurately describe each documented
diagnosis, surgical procedure and special therapy or procedure
according to established guidelines and practices.
Assures that the diagnosis responsible for length of stay is appropriately
identified and that the secondary diagnoses are sequenced properly
in order to assure maximum allocation under the Diagnostic Related
Group (D R G) system. If there are questions/problems with documentation
the provider is notified immediately.
The incumbent determines the final diagnoses and procedures stated
by the physician are valid and complete. The incumbent corrects
sequence (in consultation with the attending physicians as necessary)
that complies with the I H S Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set
definitions in preparation for itemizing and billing.
Works with automated record systems, data entry and encoder software.
Generates billing data forms on all third party covered patients.
Uses coding conventions, techniques, coding rules and H C F A
regulations. Keeps up-to-date with current codes and trends.
25% Analysis/Performance Improvement
Quantitative analysis – Performs a comprehensive review
for the record to assure the presence of all component parts such
as; patient and record identification, signatures and dates where
required, and the presence of all reports which appear to be indicated
by the nature of the treatment rendered.
Qualitative analysis – Evaluates the record for documentation
consistency and adequacy. Ensures that the final diagnosis accurately
reflects the care and treatment rendered. Reviews the records for
compliance with established third party reimbursement agencies
and special screening criteria.
Medico-legal requirements – Makes final determination that
the record is complete, accurate, and reflects sufficient data
to justify the diagnosis and warrant treatment and end results,
without infringing on decisions concerning a physician's
clinical judgement.
Identifies inconsistencies or discrepancies within the medical
record and discusses with the appropriate medical, nursing, or
healthcare providers for corrective action, without infringing
on decisions concerning clinical judgement.
Is responsible for data entry of all inpatient clinical record
information into the R P M S system for transmission to the Navajo
Area Office. Corrects error listings and reports pertaining to
inpatient coding. Incumbent generates management reports and clinical
reports as requested.
Mix Index:
On a monthly basis submits a case mix index report as required
by clinical Director for statistical purposes used as a gage for
national comparison. Technician will abstract length of stay, D
R G and weight and post on daily discharge listing by wards, posts
by months. Total all discharges by ward and total all weights and
divide total discharge by weight to get total case mix index.
Pre-Certification/Pre-Admission Reviews:
The incumbent in conjunction with the Utilization/Review Coordinator
has responsibility for the coordination and management of the reimbursement
system to ensure quality care in the most cost-efficient manner.
Working with various departments identifying problems and suggesting
methods to maximize reimbursements. Other duties of this function
are as follows:
Admission Reviews: The incumbent determines form available, documentation
and patient's information, the medical necessity of admission
to an acute care facility, as related to private insurance companies
Continued Stay Review: The incumbent reviews, at required intervals,
available documentation to verify (assure) continued need for hospitalization
as related to private insurance companies criterion.
Pre-Admission Review: The employee reviews all identified/referred
Pre-Admission patients and process them as required by their private
insurance companies, that is, obtain pre-certification approval
code numbers and length of stay.
Professional Review: The employee coordinates discrepancies and
correspondents with professional organization representatives including
Insurance companies to assure documentation and coding are accurate
and complete and meet requirement set forth in review guidelines.
The incumbent creates and maintains records and logs, which reflect,
accountability for all coding processed. Patient billing files
will be established for Billing.
Orients and trains new employees, practitioners and other hospital
staff to their specialized medical record functions.
Incumbent may lead medical clerks during evening and weekend
rotation shifts as assigned. Reports are given to Medical Record
supervisor via a completed report at the end of the work shift.
FACTOR 1 – Knowledge Required by the Position Factor Level
1-5 750 points.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of medical science and medical
terminology, that is, symptoms, tests, diagnostic rationale, and
treatment protocols.
Thorough knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Advanced knowledge of I C D-9 and C P T 4 coding procedure, Uniform
Hospital Discharge Date definitions regarding diagnostic and procedural sequencing.
Extensive knowledge and ability of medical record documentation
requirements and record management system.
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. Ability
to prepare and write sufficient reports and other materials
Ability to make presentation to other staff members, conduct briefings
and training classes.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with providers.
Extensive knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established
by the American Medical Association (A M A), and the Health Care
Finance Administration (H C F A) for assignment of diagnostic and
procedural codes.
Thorough knowledge of medico-legal aspects of health information
Thorough knowledge of the Privacy Act of 1974 and Freedom of Information
Act regulations and requirements regarding responsibilities for
patient confidentiality. Knowledge of the laws and regulations
on the confidentiality of medical records and the procedures for
informed consent for release of information from the record.
Knowledge of the Resource Patient Management System (R P M S).
Keeps abreast of current changes in government regulations, collection
laws, F T C ruling, third party payer procedures and internal procedures.
Knowledge and ability to generate management reports.
Knowledge of the rules and regulations pertaining to a compliance
program and various aspects of compliance issues, specifically coding and
billing issues and its relation to I H S.
Extensive knowledge of J C A H O, HCFA, H C P C S, Medicare/Medicaid
and other regulatory agencies to ensure the record complies with
requirements of regulatory agencies.
Ability to establish Performance Improvement functions, tracking,
and reporting outcomes and conclusions/follow up both verbally
and in written text.
Knowledge and ability to code complicated medical records having
diagnostic, surgical, and therapeutic procedures on specific D
R G's (Diagnostic Related Group) that are identified as difficult
to classify.
Knowledge of specialized procedures and methods to correct and
amend records.
Knowledge and skill of computer application. Ability to operate
computerized data entry and information processing systems. Skill
in data collection to compile and organize information for reporting
and presentation.
FACTOR 2 – Supervisory Controls Factor Level 2-3 275 points.
The incumbent works independently under general supervision of
the Supervisor or designee. The supervisor defines overall program
goals and priorities. Employee works on own initiative and independently,
prioritizes work and resolves problems within the scope of Service
Unit policies.
The incumbent coordinates unusual situations that do not have
clear precedents with the supervisor.
The Supervisor places considerable reliance upon the technician's
knowledge of medical records.
The supervisor reviews the work for results achieved, technical
soundness, and conformity to medical record policy and requirements.
FACTOR 3 – Guidelines Factor Level 3-3 275 points.
Guidelines include: Encoder, I C D-9-C M, C P T-4, H C P C S and
other coding classification systems, R P M S users guide, P D R,
the Privacy Act, medical dictionaries, I H S and Service Unit manuals,
J C A H O and S U Business Office Compliance Plan, Health Records
guidelines, written and oral policies and procedures. These guides
are general in nature and do not cover all areas of the work performed
by the medical record technician, such as cases involving new diseases,
treatments, or experimental drugs.
The incumbent uses judgment to adapt and interpret guidelines
for application to specific cases or problems using discretion
and initiative in deciding on the right course of action to correct
deficiencies and improve reliability of information in the records.
This may require developing approaches and work methods within
the framework established by higher level authority, devising procedures
to use when applying new regulatory requirements, or adapting to
new computer technology.
FACTOR 4 – Complexity Factor Level 4-3 75 points.
The work involves highly complex Medical Record processes and
procedures. The Technician performs periodic reviews of other employees' work
to confirm conformance to policies, regulations and Medical Records
Standards. Furthermore, the employee carries out specialized assignments
such as setting up special registries, assisting with a wide range
of quality assurance/P I studies, providing problem-solving services
in specific areas of medical records/research activities, coding
complicated medical records, or making recommendations to improve
procedures for compiling and retrieving medical record information.
The decisions about what needs to be done requires the Technician
to determine the relevance of many facts and conditions which meet
coding standards, H C F A Utilization Reviews, J C A H O, Compliance,
legal and regulatory standards. Uses a complex body of specialized
subject matter knowledge, interviewing, interpreting and investigation
techniques to assure that accurate information is abstracted in
an effective and efficient manner.
The work involves analyzing and interpreting conditions and elements
to correct complicated inconsistencies or discrepancies in the
Medical Records.
FACTOR 5 – Scope and Effect Factor Level 5-3 150 points.
The Medical Record function of this position is an integral portion
of the operation of the hospital. Because information in the medical
record is the basis for reimbursement as well as clinical decision-making,
coding entries must be complete and accurate. The amount of reimbursement
depends on the correct coding of diagnoses and procedures and appropriate
D R G assignment. The work typically has a direct effect on medical
record keeping and a direct impact on the accuracy, documentation,
timeliness, reliability and acceptability of information in the
medical record services.
Work has considerable impact on the accreditation status of the
hospital, quality of patient care, reliability of research data
and the maximization of Third-Party reimbursement.
The coding function is a primary source used in health care today,
and promotes provider/patient continuity, accurate data, statistic
information, and the ability to optimize reimbursement.
FACTOR 6/7 – Personal Contacts/Purpose of Contacts Factor
Level 2B 75 points.
Contacts are with health care practitioners, medical records staff,
and various departments within the agencies. Other contacts include
private health providers, consultants, visitors, patients, and
their family members, Federal and State Agencies.
The purpose of the contacts is to exchange factual information
and to coordinate work efforts and solve technical problem pertaining
to key entry, coding or to issues pertaining to the Compliance
plan of the Service Unit. Resolves issues pertaining to services
rendered to Indian Beneficiaries and Non-Beneficiaries. Issues
pertaining to the Compliance Program of Navajo Area.
FACTOR 8 – Physical Demands Factor Level 8-1 5 points.
The work is sedentary, however, there may be some walking, standing,
carry of light items such as manuals or bundles of forms within
the work area with the majority of time spent at the computer terminal
entering medical and coding data that require intense concentration.
The visual demand is intensive and the usage of video display terminals
(C R T) have been known to have adverse health effects and discomforts
such as eye strain, headaches, poor concentration and irritability.
The extensive use of the keyboard for long periods can cause shoulder,
arms and wrist strain and prevention should be taken with wrist
supports and routine exercises.
FACTOR 9 – Work Environment Factor Level 9-1 5 points.
The work is performed is an office setting with adequate lighting,
heating and ventilation. Work environment involves some discomfort
due to long hours sitting while performing abstracting, coding
and key entering of medical information with some walking within
the hospital.
Total Points: 1610 = G S-8
Incumbent may be required to work on a rotational basis for shift,
weekend and holiday duty as needed and assigned.
The Privacy Act of l974 mandates that the incumbent shall maintain
complete confidentiality of all administrative, medical and personnel
records and all other pertinent information that comes to his/her
attention or knowledge. The Privacy Act carries both civil and
criminal penalties for unlawful disclosure of records. Violations
of such confidentiality may be cause for adverse action.
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GenreDrama, Thriller, Comedy
Release DateSeptember 18, 2009
MPAA RatingR
Duration108 min.
Production Budget$21 millions
StudioWarner Bros. Pictures
Official Siteclick here
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Cast and Crew
DirectorSteven Soderbergh
ProducerGregory Jacobs
ScreenwriterScott Z. Burns
- Matt Damon as Mark Whiteacre
- Scott Bakula as Brian Shepherd
- Joel McHale as FBI Special Agent Bob Herndon
- Melanie Lynskey as Ginger Whitacre
- Mike O'Malley
- Andrew Daly
- Adam Paul
- Eddie Jemison
- Rusty Schwimmer
- Thomas F. Wilson
- Rick Overton
- Tom Papa
What was Mark Whitacre thinking? A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company's multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion. But before all that can happen, the FBI needs evidence, so Whitacre eagerly agrees to wear a wire and carry a hidden tape recorder in his briefcase, imagining himself as a kind of de facto secret agent. Unfortunately for the FBI, their lead witness hasn't been quite so forthcoming about helping himself to the corporate coffers. Whitacre's ever-changing account frustrates the agents and threatens the case against ADM as it becomes almost impossible to decipher what is real and what is the product of Whitacre's rambling imagination. Based on the true story of the highest-ranking corporate whistleblower in U.S. history.


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A book trailer for Ani's Raw Food Essentials for a naturally effervescent probiotic drink called Water Kefir from page 56.
This healthy drink is simple to make using water kefir grains that you can purchase online. I include resources in my book, and recommend going straight to the source for the living grains. Avoid the processed, dried, packaged grains because they are not as vital as the living grains. Plus, the dry grains only brew maybe three batches before you have to go and buy more dried grains again.
It takes just 48 hours to brew Water Kefir, and it's full of friendly bacteria for building healthy intestinal flora. It helps me with digestion, assimilation of nutrients, and elimination. I enjoy Water Kefir with and after meals to help with digestion. I drink a cup on an empty stomach before bed to balance my intestinal flora.
In this video, I use a variation of the recipe in my book.
Water Kefir
Place water into a glass jar. Add sugars, ginger, pear, and stir. Add grains. Close lid, and store in cabinet for 48 hours to brew.
Pour brew through a plastic sieve to catch the grains. Remove ginger and pear. Store brew in glass bottles at room temperature to increase vitamin B levels. Or, store in fridge to chill.
Start your next batch immediately.
Yesterday, we shot 3 segments for Ani's Raw Food Essentials for web, TV, and cable:
The videos will air one a month starting late May, after the new book is available. Here's a few photos from the day.
Makeup works wonders, and each time I work with a makeup artist, I learn new ways for applying looks. Martin Christopher does makeup for the Playboy Bunnies, and I loved what he did with me eyes and hair.
To get as much of the counter and ingredients into our shots, I had to stand as low to the counter as possible. That meant standing with my legs straddled for hours…quite the thigh workout.
Skye Van Raalte-Herzog (producer), Todd Stevens (exec producer), and Aaron Lee (camera) were great at giving me feedback and direction. They've obviously done these shoots many times before and really knew what would work well on camera. They were an awesome team to work with.
A behind-the-camera perspective photo shot by my assistant Jules Castillo. Jules helped us to set up the kitchen for our shoot, then he helped me prep my ingredients too. Great assistants like Jules are wonderful to have around on shoots and projects.
Everyone enjoyed eating up all the food after the shoot. It's always fun to watch reactions to my food when folks try it for the first time. Skye enjoys lots of raw foods already, but Todd was blown away at how simple and delicious everything was. Thank goodness he loves nuts, since both dishes used walnuts, almonds, and brazil nuts.
I had a birthday celebration to attend last night after the video shoot. Sweetie Martin made sure my hair and makeup were perfect for my evening out. What did I tell you….Playboy hair! I felt like an LA hottie. That is one of the many things I love about LA. You can never be too over or under dolled up.
Once these videos go live, I'll make sure to post them here. So check back for the first one late May. I can't wait to watch them myself!
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Bell tower honors veterans, loved ones
HUNTINGTON -- When the bell tolled over Spring Hill Cemetery on Wednesday evening, it served as a moment of honor and remembrance.
The Spring Hill Cemetery Memorial Bell Tower, which has been more than 13 years in the making, was dedicated during a sunset-lit ceremony in conjunction with Huntington's Healing Field and national Patriot Day at the cemetery.
About 300 people gathered to hear the first notes chime from the tower, which honors the memory of veterans, victims of the 1970 Marshall University plane crash, victims of the attacks on Sept. 11 and lost loved ones throughout the community, said Kevin Brady, director of the Greater Huntington Park and Recreation District.
"This tower represents what can happen when Huntington becomes involved in a community project," Brady said. "This project means a lot to the community, and it means a lot to me."
The tower stands a little bit less than 250 feet southeast of the plane crash memorial, and it stands next to the resting places of Dr. Paul Ambrose and his brother, Kenneth Scott Ambrose.
Paul Ambrose was a Barboursville native and Marshall School of Medicine graduate who was 32 years old when he was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. Kenneth Ambrose also was 32 when he passed away in 1998.
Their father, Dr. Ken Ambrose, said the tower is a fitting way to commemorate lost loved ones.
"It's a way of remembering them," said Ambrose. "It's a wonderful tribute to all of the 9/11 families, our son, Paul, as is the Healing Field, and it is a tribute to all of our veterans and all of those loved ones who have died and left their mark on the community."
There are four images etched into the sides of the 600-pound bronze bell. One depicts Huntington's Memorial Arch as a salute to local veterans, and the other images memorialize the Marshall Plane Crash and the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The fourth image shows the Healing Field, which is on display seasonally over the hill from where the tower stands.
The dedication ceremony took place in conjunction with the ceremony for the Healing Field, which has annually been installed at the cemetery since 2011 to honor the memory of the victims of the Marshall plane crash, the victims of 9/11 and all veterans with thousands of flags that represent each life lost, Brady said.
The Park and Recreation District annually sells the flags to the public, the proceeds of which go toward paying down the $100,000 balance for the tower, Brady said.
Randall Rhoades is a commissioner on the Park and Recreation District Board, who has championed the creation of the tower since 2000.
He said the evolution of the tower from a simple memorial, to a symbol of honor has been an emotional and, as of Tuesday, gratifying experience.
"It's hard to put into words," Rhoades said. "It's been so long, and I am so proud to be a part, a very small part of this tower. I hope when people look at it they think of the veterans and they think of the people in their community that came before them and what they can learn from the lives that lived here and the ones that were lost to help us have what we have today."
The Healing Field will be on display until Sunday, Sept. 15.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.– Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines, hundreds of homeowners, and state Representative Ed Hanes say recent property tax valuations in Forsyth County need to be re-examined or dropped.
More than 90% of homes in Forsyth County were valued lower than they were 4 years ago, some as much as 50% less.
Jimmy Bonham of the Winston-Salem Minister's Conference says many people are worried about what the values will mean if they try to sell their homes.
"We see that the system is flawed. West of Highway 52 it seems the values reduced 4 to 7% , where as in our community east of 52, the values of real estate reduced from 40 to 60%. We are upset," says Bonham.
"It seems to me there is not something quite accurate in those when have neighborhood go down 50 to 60% in value," says Winston-Salem Mayor Allen Joines
North Carolina state law requires property revalued every 8 years, but many counties like Forsyth do it every 4. The goal is to get the tax value in line with true market value.
Real Estate agent John-Mark Mitchell says homeowners shouldn't worry too much. "We've never used tax value as a real indication of what the value of the property is, it is not a direct indication of what something will sell for."
Mayor Joines says the tax valuing system is flawed.
"If a real appraisal puts the value at something other than what the tax value is, then something is wrong in the tax appraisal," says Joines.
Winston-Salem is offering help for citizens interested in appealing their most recent value. They are Monday, March 11th.
Workshops will be held from noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Georgia Taylor Community Center, 1471 W. Clemmonsville Road; the Carl H. Russell Sr. Recreation Center, 3521 Carver School Road; and the Sprague Street Community Center, 1350 E. Sprague St.