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INSTITUTE, W.Va. – Preparing gardeners for the spring season is the focus of a new series of workshops hosted by West Virginia State University Extension Service at the Barnett Center in Huntington. The series targets backyard gardeners, as well as groups looking to establish community gardens for kids and seniors.
"Community gardens are wonderful for uniting residents to work together toward achieving a common goal," said Melissa Stewart, extension specialist for Agriculture & Natural Resources. "With this series, we want to shed light on the possibilities for community, youth and adaptive gardens in Huntington, as well as reach the at-home gardener looking to improve their skills."
The courses will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on the following dates:
Site Selection and Preparation – Feb. 28
Garden Design and Plant Spacing – March 14
Plant Selection and Growing Techniques – March 28
Raised Beds and Container Gardening – April 11
Insect and Disease Management – April 25
Instruction will include information on projects targeted toward multiple age groups, such as school-based youth projects and accessible gardens for seniors. Participants can tour a youth garden near the Barnett Center implemented by the SCRATCH Project, a sustainable agriculture initiative led by WVSU Extension Service.
Each workshop costs $5. To register, contact Brad Cochran at (304) 541-3301 or firstname.lastname@example.com. The Barnett Center is located at 1524 10th Avenue in Huntington.
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So Obama has decided to stick with Chuck Hagel as his nominee for Secretary of Defense. According to Jill Lawrence, there could be as many as six different reasons he's done this — despite Hagel's chewing-over in the media from the left and the right. Of the six, Lawrence herself debunks at least one on the spot (Senators "give deference to their own"). And two others seem flimsy at best. Hagel is said to "add a tinge of bipartisanship" to Obama's cabinet; but Hagel's generally conservative-friendly record in Congress won't register much on the narrow frequency of foreign policy that's caused him to be tapped. He's been selected not because he adds a Republican flavor to the Obama soup, but because he intensifies the flavor that's already there. Like Hagel, Obama himself has given liberals and conservatives plenty of reasons for dismay.
In fact, Hagel's affinity with Obama, a matter of both policy and disposition, casts doubt on Lawrence's reason #1 for keeping him aboard: "Obama does not want to be seen as caving twice to GOP attacks, Rice followed by Hagel." The reality is that Chuck Hagel isn't a challenging nominee for Obama because of how much certain Republicans despise him. It's because Hagel has so few champions — or even enthusiastic supporters. It isn't much of a stretch to say that, right now, Barack Obama is his only champion. Maybe Obama is his only enthusiastic supporter, too. Of all of the fire-breathing directed at Hagel from the likes of Jennifer Rubin, Rubin's most potent criticism is simply a recitation of fact: "while leaking the Hagel nomination over the weekend, the administration lined up no support from Senate Democrats for the Sunday shows." She slams Obama for making "an inexplicably dumb misstep," but the explanation is plain from what's left of Lawrence's six reasons, now down to three:
"Hagel would be a solid ally at the Pentagon." "Hagel shares Obama's caution about military intervention." "Obama and Hagel like and trust one another."
It's really just one reason: Obama and Hagel like each other, because they are like each other. Not the sort who cultivate fans, friends, or flatterers. Not the sort who think of themselves as obliged to put foreign policy principle above politics. They both seemingly seek to operate beyond conventional, school-driven foreign policy, but their approach to foreign policy is strangely super-conventional. Hagel was for the Iraq war before he was against it, less an index of cowardliness or spinelessness than a reminder of how easily Washington insiders can flip their policy toggles. (Now Obama is a peacemaker, now he is a warmaker….) Hagel's alleged "realism" is perhaps better described as "prudent expedience," basically the Obama formula for foreign policy.
What's curious about Obama's loyalty to Hagel is that the confirmation fight it tees up has so little to do with what makes Hagel so controversial. Alone, Republican ire over his stance on Israel and Iran can't sink his nomination. Alone, disgruntled Democrats who'd prefer one of their own can't do it. Only the judgment that Hagel is less impressive than his high profile suggests — a bit arrogant, a bit aloof, a bit self-entitled — can do that. These are, not coincidentally, the same problems that dog Obama's relationships in Congress. Has anyone ever gone to the mat for Chuck Hagel? Has he ever given them a reason to do so? The answers to these questions might not change much this time around.

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Several Tips To Successfully Cope With Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a very frustrating condition that interferes with nearly every aspect of your life. If you are being bothered by this very aggravating condition, there is something you can do about it. Read this article for some tips on how to effectively deal with noise in the ears.
White noise machines are great for tinnitus sufferers. The additional background noise serves as a mask for your tinnitus, which will help you sleep better. You may find that this white noise actually exacerbates your tinnitus, though. You have to experiment with it to see if it helps you.
If your tinnitus is permanent, it may be helpful to participate in cognitive behavioral therapy. The goal of therapy is to learn not to focus on tinnitus all of the time. Professional therapy will help relieve any issues you may have that are related to your tinnitus. Doing so frees you to deal with your tinnitus more efficiently. If you allow tinnitus to control you it will be hard for you to be happy and content.
Never swim without earplugs if you are afflicted with tinnitus. When swimming, it is very easy for water to seep into one or both of your ears. This can worsen tinnitus symptoms. Although it may sound ridiculous, you might want to consider donning ear plugs before taking a shower.
Did your tinnitus start when you starting taking a certain medication? There are several medications that can cause or aggravate tinnitus, and the symptoms should disappear when the medication is stopped. If you are able to, in conjunction with a doctor, try quitting taking each drug one at a time to see if it helps.
The saying goes that a good dog is a tired dog, and this holds true for a person that has tinnitus. The more tired you feel at bedtime, then it will be that much easier for you to get to sleep quickly. Exercise can also help reduce the symptoms of tinnitus, making your day easier to get through.
Avoid loud noise to help reduce the chances of developing tinnitus. Tiny delicate cells in your ears can be damaged when your ears are constantly exposed to loud noises. This can cause a permanent ringing in your ears, which is the main symptom of tinnitus.
Getting to sleep can be tough when you have tinnitus; providing a source of background noise, such as a fan or a white noise generator, can help. In order to find a noise that gives you the best, most relaxing results, experiment with different possibilities. White noise can cause a distraction from your tinnitus until you fall asleep.
Call your primary care physician. The initial signs of tinnitus can be worrisome, so get in to see a doctor as soon as possible. You can learn a lot from a doctor when you finally go visit yours about tinnitus. Your doctor will also test your health to see if any underlying issues could be contributing to your tinnitus.
Loud Noises
You should not listen to things that are set at a loud volume. Loud noises can worsen tinnitus, and cause permanent hearing loss. If you are going to a venue where you expect loud noises, pack some earplugs. Always make sure your sound equipment is set to a reasonable volume.
Make sure that you're receiving ample rest daily to soothe your tinnitus. Don't allow yourself to become over-tired or run-down. The symptoms of tinnitus can become more bothersome if you don't get your eight hours of sleep and even take a nap once in a while.
As with many things, prevention is the most effective way to avoid tinnitus. Never listen to music too loud, and wear protective ear plugs if exposed to loud noises. Remember to use the tips you went over in this article when suffering from tinnitus. These tips can help to reduce the symptoms.
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The College Station JV girls soccer team tied the A&M Consolidated JV girls 2-2 Wednesday at Cougar Field.
The was scoreless at the half. The Cougs opened the scoring with a goal by Shannon Gaines two minutes into the second half. The Tigers' Paige Alvarez tied the game with a goal off a corner kick.
The Cougs retook the lead with a goal from Megan Fowler that went just under the crossbar. With one minute left in the game, Alvarez scored the tying goal for the Tigers to make the final 2-2. This game leaves the Cougars at 1-0-1 on the year.
Next action for CSHS is next Tuesday when they host Navasota in the district opener (JV at 5, varsity at 7). A&M Consolidated plays again on Friday, hosting Bryan in the Crosstown Showdown.
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"Our goal is to create an atmosphere where jobs can develop and we can still have the community we want to have," said Turtlecreek Twp. Trustee Jonathan Sams. "We are hoping to develop it in such a way that it has the maximum economic impact for the community while still maintaining the character of the township."
Editorial: A bad time for JobsOhio to be stuck in legal limbo: editorial
(The Plain Dealer, October 3, 2012)
Ohio should be thinking big, marketing itself in new ways and attracting talent from Silicon Valley and elsewhere. Too bad Kvamme and JobsOhio had to do so without coherent guidance from Ohio's courts.
Brandery making national waves
(Cincinnati Enquirer, October 3, 2012)
The Over-the-Rhine nonprofit hosted a crowd of almost 400, including more than 125 investors, at its annual Demo Day on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park. That is the best turnout so far for the event, which launched in 2010 to showcase consumer-oriented technology startups from across the nation.
Southwest Ohio positioned for aerospace success
(Dayton Business Journal, October 4, 2012)
Aerospace companies are looking to grow operations in Southwest Ohio or relocate to the region, which will spur even more business opportunities with local universities, prime suppliers and Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
University of Toledo minority business center grows
(Toledo Blade, October 5, 2012)
The expectation is that companies will spend three to four years in the incubator before graduating out of it. So far, three companies have made the leap, Ms. Gore said. The incubator is also open to nonprofits. The incubator is home to the Josh Project. Headed by Wanda Butts, the Josh Project teaches children water safety and how to swim. It was named one of the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2012, earning a $50,000 grant.
Optimism off among owners of small firms
(Toledo Blade, October 5, 2012)
The findings show 17 percent of small businesses intend to add employees in the next six months, compared with 15 percent last spring who said they would be hiring. An additional 10 percent said they plan to reduce their full-time staff in the next six months.
Cincinnati a much-different city in the 2 years since Reds last made playoffs
(Washington Post, October 5, 2012)
A few blocks over is a new $322 million, 41-story office tower that's the tallest building in the city, and a 20-minute walk away is the trendy Over-the-Rhine historic district that used to be best known as a haven for crime and the site of the city's 2001 race riots. Now dozens of bedraggled buildings in the district have been renovated into popular bars and restaurants and a once crime-prone park has undergone a $48 million makeover to become one of the city's best venues for concerts, outdoor movie viewings and flea markets.
State handing millions to businesses who threaten to move
(Dayton Daily News, October 6, 2012)
But a Dayton Daily News investigation shows taxpayers are paying a high price for some of those jobs. Kasich's administration approved $487.7 million in taxpayer-subsidized tax credits, grants and low-cost loans for businesses during 2011, a 44.3 percent increase over the $337.9 million approved in 2010.
Can Ohio sustain all these casinos?
(Columbus Dispatch, October 7, 2012)
When the $400 million Hollywood Casino Columbus opens on Monday, Ohio will have three casinos and one "racino," about 9,200 slot machines and almost 300 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette and poker.
Consumer spending rises in Valley, sales-tax data show
(Youngstown Vindicator, October 8, 2012)
After a sea change in positive year-over-year gains from March through May, Columbiana County once again was the leading beneficiary, with a 10 percent increase in June, collecting nearly $2 million. In July, the county's sales tax shot up 25 percent from the same month a year earlier to about $1.4 million.
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ARTIGUES, Maurice J. Jr., 76, of Mount Pleasant, a Navy veteran, retired owner-operator of Flowers by Murray and husband of Elodie Brechtel Artigues, died Monday. Arrangements by James A. McAlister Funerals and Cremation of Charleston.
BEVERLY, Doris Brown, 64, of Charleston died Monday. Arrangements by Palmetto Mortuary.
DUFF, Sharon Marie, 56, of Charleston died Monday. Arrangements by Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation and Burial Services of North Charleston.
HOROWITZ, Florence Genet Coleman, 90, of Charleston, a homemaker, first married to the late Ralph R. Coleman and widow of G. Vernon Horowitz, died Monday. Arrangements by Stuhr's Downtown Chapel.
KAZENSKI, Lana Lee, 67, of Mount Pleasant, wife of William F. Kazenski III, died Monday. Arrangements by Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel.
LANGDOC, James Leroy, 82, of Charleston, a real estate broker and husband of Janet Baker Langdoc, died Monday. Arrangements by Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel.
OTT, Jean E., 90, of Mount Pleasant, a homemaker and wife of Reuben C. Ott, died Sunday. Arrangements by Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel.
THOMPSON, Mary Helen, 57, of Wadmalaw Island, a registered nurse, died Tuesday. Arrangements by Palmetto Cremation Society of Charleston.
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MYERS, Kenneth, 48, of Jamestown died Monday. Arrangements by Henryhand's Andrews Chapel.
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WILLIAMS, Frank Boyd Jr., 90, of Moncks Corner, a Navy retiree, retired refrigeration mechanic with Charleston Naval Shipyard and husband of Caroline Youmans Whitlock Williams, died Monday. Arrangements by Russell Funeral Chapel.
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If Obama couldn't enact comprehensive immigration reform with his party in control of Congress for two years, then Latinos – with Democrats now needing to pick up a net 25 seats to regain control of the House this fall – may not have much reason for optimism in a second term.
According to the Latino Decisions poll, 19 percent of Latino voters strongly disapprove of the job Obama is doing and another 12 percent disapprove of his work. That means nearly one in three Latinos are unhappy with the president's performance.
"For many Latinos, a person's word is sacred," Navarro said. "Romney should unequivocally say that Obama broke his word and dramatically increased deportation rates, causing family separation. He should sound angry and indignant about it. Romney needs to go from playing defense to playing offense on immigration."
So far, Romney has been playing more defense, with the Obama campaign dubbing him "the most extreme presidential candidate on immigration in modern history," to quote Obama spokeswoman Gabriela Domenzain.
However, immigration may ultimately be less of an issue than initially expected. For the first time in decades the number of Mexican immigrants coming to this country has dropped, from nearly 7 million in 2007 to around 6.1 million today, a Pew Hispanic Center study of government data found.
In addition, the anticipated nationwide backlash against Arizona's controversial new immigration law has yet to materialize. When the Supreme Court took up the case last Wednesday, the conservative justices on the court tried to poke holes in the Obama administration's argument that Arizona could not pursue "its own policy" of immigration control because "the Constitution vests exclusive authority over immigration matters with the national government." Justice Antonin Scalia responded that "all that means is that the government can set forth the rules concerning who belongs in this country, but if, in fact, somebody who does not belong in this country is in Arizona , Arizona has no power?"
Afterward, Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, the Republican who enacted the law, said, "I feel very confident as I walked out of there that we will get a favorable ruling in late June."
While some make the mistake of thinking that immigration is the only issue that matters to Latinos, it is not. In truth, it is not even the most important issue to Latinos. That would be the economy. When asked what issues are the most important in evaluating the candidates and deciding whom to support in 2012, 36 percent of Latinos said it was fixing the economy, while 24 percent cited immigration reform, according to the Latino Decisions survey.
Latinos have been hit hard by the nation's recent recession. The unemployment rate for Latinos currently sits at 10.3 percent, compared with 8.2 percent for the country's population overall. A majority of Latinos believe that the economic downturn has been harder on their ethnic group than on other Americans, a Pew Hispanic Center survey found.
"Hispanics are an aspirational people," Navarro said. "We seek opportunities to provide a better life to our children. Romney should take every chance to remind Latinos that we have been disproportionately affected by the bad economy."
Before a Republican presidential debate in Las Vegas last October, a single mother of two named Ana – emerging from a cash loans business – said she backed Obama in 2008, but this time around she plans to vote for the eventual GOP nominee instead.


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Mayor seeks councilor's removal
Roswell's mayor is asking a district court judge to remove a city councilor from office for malfeasance after officials discovered the councilor secretly recorded closeddoor meetings.
Mayor Del Jurney and city attorneys filed a petition to remove Councilor Rob McWilliams from his position less than one week after the mayor discovered the recordings existed. McWilliams is less than one year into his first term on the City Council.
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Well this is of no surprise. Lets see…he was first fired from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, then overjoyed members of the Roswell Police Department when he left, fired from Chaves County Sheriff's office, has at least 4 children he pays no child support for….and yet he was still elected to be on our city counsel. I/we knew it was a matter of time before he did something stupid!!
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Tread lightly while making travel plans through Craigslist
About a month before our travels to Texas and Florida, I received a phone call from the leasing agent with whom I'd arranged to rent a furnished apartment for two weeks during our Texas stay.
The purpose of the call was to firm up the details of our trip. I had already paid a security deposit on the apartment in Fort Worth, which I had originally found through a Craigslist ad.
"Can I go ahead and charge the same card for your remaining balance?" the leasing agent asked.
I paused.
Something didn't sit right with me about paying for a two-week stay prior to even seeing the apartment in person, but it was difficult to formulate my objection in such a way that I didn't sour the entire transaction.
"I'd really rather wait to pay the balance until I see the apartment," I said. "Normally when you stay in a hotel, you aren't charged until you arrive ..."
The leasing agent delicately explained that this wasn't a hotel, and their policy was to charge up front. And hadn't he sent me the lovely photos of the apartment? In other words, there was no reason not to trust him completely.
Problem is, a photo isn't the real thing. And I have an issue with paying for anything before services are rendered. Especially when I live in another state and would be entering into a contract for an apartment sight unseen. Luckily, without much more negotiating, the agent consented to wait until we arrived in Texas.
Even more luckily, once we did set foot in the apartment, it was everything the photos and Craigslist ad described. Relief!
I knew I was taking a gamble -- one well-known Craiglist scam involves thieves advertising fake apartments. And since I did pay my security deposit with my credit card over the phone, I knew that if I were dealing with a dishonest person, he could have easily scammed me, anyway.
My ace in the pocket was that I chose the credit card with the best anti-fraud policies and best customer service. It would be a hassle to deal with, but some companies are easier to work with than others.
Though everything worked out well in the end, I think the moral of the story here is to trust your instincts and be assertive about your finances, especially when it comes to dealing with people you haven't met before.
Be careful about how you send your credit card information (avoid transmitting your information over email), and choose a card that offers you the best protection in the event of a scam.
I also learned a valuable lesson in following up on your financial transactions after your travels are over. I put a security deposit on the credit card that should have been refunded to me after I turned in the keys to the rental apartment. About a month later, I checked my statement and didn't find a credit back from the leasing office, so I had to call and follow up.
Glad I remembered to do this -- it's easy to let things like this slip through the cracks upon return to your normal life after vacation.
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Russ said:
I've had similar experiences with pre-payment and it makes me very uncomfortable to the point where I usually refuse to do so unless I have to (cable company). What I got from this piece, and it's a very good point, is the idea of using credit cards with the best fraud protection services for such transactions when they can't be avoided. The truth is that I have about five different cards from 3 different issuers and I have no idea which is the best against fraud -- which I will remember to look into.
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I remember waking up to tape Charles and Diana's wedding in 1981, the thru coincidence I was in London the day of Diana's funeral, so guess I can't resist getting up to tape William and Kate.
What is really needed is a large Regional Airport that would be within 60 miles of New Orleans, Baton Rouge and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Both Baton Rouge and Gulfport airports are a joke with only commuter type plane service. Anyone who wants a real choice in flights has to come to New orleans, so why not put a Regional Airport out in New Orleans East where there is loads of land needing to be used. If Baton Rouge residents think this is too far, schedule helicopter flights to it from Baton Rouge as is done in many large airports.
There are several who would fit the bill, but definitely not Ricky Gervais. It was bad enough he did the Golden Globes. This is a family show.....
I have no problems with the updates on Archbishop Hannan. As there are so many of us in the Archdiocese who have been around long enough to even rememer him before he came to new Orleans and officiated at the funeral of JFK, he is like an old friend to all of us. Our paths have crossed somewhere over the years. It is like an old friend and the media (in this case) is like another old friend calling us on the phone to give us updates. He has had a remarkable life and we know that it is in God's hands, but we can pray that he not suffer, etc.
It's a miracle this hasn't happened before now the way drivers think they are on a speedway crossing this very dangerous section of I-10. Something has to be done to enforce the 45 mph speeds on the dangerous sections of the road. I have slowed to 45 when driving as the sign says, and have been passed by cars doing 70-80mph.
The first thing God gave Chad Jones was being born to the parents he has. He is so fortunate to have these people behind him. Most of all, the second thing will be the prayers or so many near and far who will be with him these next few weeks and months. God Bless the Jones family and thank God for the wisdom and kindness of the New York Giants.
This has got to be the first time I have ever agreed with anything James Carville said or did, HOWEVER, HE IS DEAD ON WITH HIS COMMENTS. WHATEVER I OR ANYONE THINKS OF HIM, IT PROVES HE LOVES THIS STATE, AND IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FRUSTRATIONS WE ALL ARE
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Kudos to Sandy Shilstone, who has done so much for the hospitality industry. As a veteran of the hospitality industry for many years, hope the new plan will work. I am very apprehensive of all the politicians who will serve on this board, who have no idea what the hospitality industry is all about. Let's see who gets paid off first
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It was such a beautiful building for high school gradations, best acoustics for dance reviews, etc. The building was built with features that were far ahead of its time, like the ability to divide the building for two events in one night.
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I never met Mr. Shea personally, but I feel like growing up he was a childhoold friend, then I realize later in life that he was a fixture in my life in New Orleans like Terry, Bob & Jan. Now, I realize how much I missed seeing him having to leave New Orleans since Katrina. I'm sure God is giving him a good review up there, and has already said, "What part do you want to play, Al?"
Her hair and makeup were spectacular. I hope she can give instructions to her 4 makeup people. She was superb and really made her hometown proud
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Sawyer apparently alluded to British involvement in a covert campaign — presumably conducted with or alongside U.S. and Israeli intelligence — against Iran was the only reason Tehran hadn't obtained nuclear weapons years ago. But such tactics cannot hold up a state determined to go nuclear indefinitely. The MI6 head said when Iran becomes a "nuclear weapons state," at that point, the leaders of both the United States and Israel would have a decision to make about the problem.
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Damron says a lottery (like the one they plan to use to sell the extra 3000 tickets) will be a definite possibility. We'll have to see exactly how that process works as Blizzard sells off the rest of the tickets for this year's BlizzCon, but it does definitely sound to us like they are taking serious considerations to make sure that buyers of BlizzCon tickets, many of Blizzard's biggest fans, don't go through what happened earlier this week again.


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There is something vaguely comical about this report: "The White House is considering a bipartisan commission to tackle the nation's swelling deficit, as it seeks to show resolve on a problem that threatens its broader agenda." So as the White House and Congress — the real government — spend and tax us into oblivion, they are also planning to set up a shadow government to behave responsibly and counteract the damage the elected leaders are inflicting on us.
When you hear that they want to bring "Republicans and Democrats together to make tough decisions about how to cut costs or raise revenue in areas including Social Security, Medicare and taxes" or that the White House thinks this will "show that the Obama administration is serious about tackling the deficit while postponing any real moves until after the 2010 elections," you have to marvel at the low regard with which they hold the voters.
Apparently, the urge to do all this heavy lifting themselves, beginning with a plan to halt the march of the hugely irresponsible ObamaCare, is one easily stifled. And they expect that the public will actually give them credit for shirking their responsibility to govern. Sen. Judd Gregg isn't buying any of it: "You've got to look at their actions, not their words, and their actions are to massively expand the government." And if the White House and the Congress were really serious about halting that massive expansion, they wouldn't be spending nearly all of their time on a government takeover of health care. But maybe the voters won't notice, right? Hmm. I think they've got that one wrong.


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Editorial: W.Va. needs to consider merit selection for judges
Several members of the West Virginia Legislature say it's time to take partisan politics out of judicial elections.
They have a point. But why stop there? Why not take elections out of the judicial system entirely?
West Virginia is one of only seven states, including Ohio, to elect members of its highest court in a partisan election. That is, people running for the court must identify themselves as Democrats, Republicans, members of another party or independents. Thirteen states, including Kentucky, use nonpartisan elections. In four states, judges at most levels are appointed by the governor. The legislatures of two states appoint judges. In the remaining 24 states, judges are appointed through a merit system.
There are at least three bills pending in both the state Senate and the House of Delegates that would change West Virginia to a nonpartisan election of judges. They differ in a few details, such as whether the change would apply to Supreme Court races only or to circuit court elections, too.
It's easy to say that this is a result of the recent controversy surrounding Don Blankenship, chief executive officer of Massey Energy, but that's not the case. There has been talk of change for years. It's just that events of recent weeks have forced it to the front.
For those who came in late, Blankenship raised millions of dollars four years ago to get Republican Brent Benjamin elected to the Supreme Court. He had to do that to unseat incumbent Justice Warren McGraw, a member of a well-established Democratic family.
A few weeks ago, photos surfaced of Blankenship and Chief Justice Elliott "Spike" Maynard meeting on vacation in Europe. Maynard has since recused himself from participating in any cases involving Blankenship.
On the other side of the political aisle, Justice Larry Starcher has been an outspoken critic of Blankenship's participation in court elections.
Last week, Maynard recused himself from a third case involving Massey Energy. Benjamin and Starcher refuse to do what is right and recuse themselves.
State Sen. Evan Jenkins, D-Cabell, introduced one of the bills calling for nonpartisan judicial elections. That bill is now in a committee headed by an opponent of nonpartisan elections. Sen. Jeffrey Kessler, D-Marshall, favors publicly financed judicial elections, saying those could take special interest groups out of the picture.
Nonpartisan elections can go only so far in rooting out the perception that justice is for sale. Benjamin's election was likely the first of many expensive elections for the state Supreme Court. And really, even if the "D" or the "R" is not listed on the ballot, many if not most voters will know which candidate belongs to which party.
Even best-selling author John Grisham sees what's been happening in West Virginia. He wrote his latest novel, "The Appeal," around a corporate CEO who spends millions to get a Mississippi Supreme Court justice elected in order to overturn an unfavorable verdict. Grisham says he based his novel on events here.
So why just tinker with a system that already has been corrupted by big money? Why not go all the way and examine whether Supreme Court justices should be chosen by the governor, the Legislature or an independent body?
In other words, it's time to consider a merit system for selecting judges. Such a thought may be abhorrent to legislators who thrive in the world of big-money political elections, but a judiciary independent of elections is the best safeguard against the influence of that money, and the appearance of it.
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Links of Interest
Do you know what's for dinner tonight? I usually plan my menus a week at a time, but sometimes I need a little inspiration in planning. I love Martha Stewart's magazine Everyday Food and I saw in the October issue that they have a blog called Dinner Tonight. It's updated everyday at noon. I bookmarked it so I can go back often.
Have you ever wondered how we as Christians should respond to the issue of homosexual marriage? I found an excellent article titled Gender Identity, The Homosexual Agenda and The Christian Response
Just for fun take this quiz to see which presidential candidate you agree with.
Dr. Laura comments on women being dumb about beauty and fashion.
The Tasha Tudor online store. There are so many pretty things here. I love the greeting cards.
5 comments:
- Shannon said...
I just love Dr. Laura, though sometimes I cringe when she gets impatient with a caller!
- October 17, 2008 at 5:29 PM
- Mrs. Jacqueline said...
Thank you for the link to Martha Stewart's recipie page :) I found a carmelized apple tart that looks delish! Mmmm...
- October 17, 2008 at 6:48 PM
- Christy said...
Don't you just LOVE the Tasha Tudor store?!?! I wish I could buy everything in it!!! Thanks for the other links...especially the Martha Stewart one!!!
- October 18, 2008 at 5:31 PM
- Domestic Fashionista said...
The presidential quiz was great. It was interesting to pick quotes without knowing who said them.
- October 20, 2008 at 5:42 PM
- 50s Housewife said...
Shannon, it's funny, but I never listen to Dr. Laura I just read her blog. I always think I'll turn on the radio and listen and I never do.
Mrs. Jacqueline, I'm glad you liked it. :)
Christy, yes I do love the Tasha Tudor store. My mom has corgis and I wanted to get her the corgi cookie cutter but it was way too expensive.
Domestic Fashionista, I know, I thought it was really interesting too.
- October 20, 2008 at 8:56 PM


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Documentary to make world premiere at Amazing Arizona Comic Con
PHOENIX -- You'll see something different at this year's Amazing Arizona Comic Con convention going on this weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center.
In addition to a lot of comic books, characters, and costumes, you can attend a World Premiere.
The documentary "The Image Revolution" debuts on Saturday at the convention. It's the story of how the creators of "Spawn" and "The Walking Dead" quit Marvel 20 years ago to start their own company.
"You get to see how these risked everything to leave the security blankets of Marvel and DC to break out and blaze their own trail," said Jimmy Jay, the Convention's Director.
Jay said that "Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman will answer questions right after the 3 p.m. showing.
Meanwhile, you'll see people in a lot of fun costumes at the convention, including everything from comic book heroes to "Star Wars" Stormtroopers.
"Last year, we had somebody walking around looking like Gene Simmons (of the band "Kiss'), walking around posing with fans," Jay said. He added that the Simmons lookalike stuck out his tongue, something that Simmons is well known for. "You will see some great, great stuff here," said Jay.
We found a woman named Darth Brook who was already in costume before the convention opened.
"I'm Tira from Soulcalibur III," Brook said. "It's a video game. She has a ring blade. She has the soul edge on her side, and she's sort of evil and cute at the same time. I like playing her. " Brook laughed as she added, "I'm evil and cute I guess."
The Amazing Arizona Comic Con runs through Sunday at the Phoenix Convention Center. For more information, visit AmazingArizonaComicCon.com.


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HUNTINGTON — The majority of Cabell County residents were unaffected by Thursday's chemical spill, but just 25 miles to the east and south hundreds of thousands were ordered not to use their water for fear of contamination.
The do-not-use advisory impacted West Virginia American Water customers in Culloden, as well as those living in another eight counties that included Hamlin, Winfield and areas south of Hurricane, W.Va., in Putnam and Lincoln counties. However, some residents of Putnam and Lincoln counties had water because they are served by other local water systems.
The problem stemmed from a Thursday morning chemical release into the Elk River, approximately a mile from West Virginia American Water's treatment and distribution plant in Charleston.
West Virginia American Water customers in Huntington, Barboursville and other areas of Cabell County were not affected as their water comes from the Ohio River. It is processed through a treatment plant along W.Va. 2 near Huntington and distributed east of Milton. The two distribution systems operate totally separately from each other, according to water company spokeswoman Laura Jordan and Cabell County emergency operations director Gordon Merry.
"The systems are completely separate," she said. Merry estimates the do-not-use advisory could impact as many as 5,000 people in Culloden alone, not to mention thousands of others to the south and east. The incident canceled schools and businesses across the nine-county region.
Lincoln County emergency planner Francis Holton said his office was focused on assisting customers in areas including Hamlin, New Hamlin and Yawkey. They fielded numerous calls Friday from residents concerned and confused as to the ban's impact, which did not affect areas of Harts, Ranger, Branchland, West Hamlin, Sod, Sumerco and Alum Creek.
"Everybody was calling everywhere, 'Are we affected? Are we affected?,'" he said.
Federal, state and local officials developed contingency plans throughout Friday to get potable water to those affected. The effort involved water shipments into the zone and trips by those affected into smaller districts not connected to the West Virginia American Water system.
It led Merry to a Walmart in Louisa, Ky., where Cabell County paid approximately $2,000 to purchase four pallets of bottled water. The emergency services director then, frustrated state officials couldn't provide a quicker supply, transported his shipment to the Culloden Volunteer Fire Department.
"I would really be in trouble if it was not for my local resources," Merry said. "I would be in major trouble."
City water departments in Milton and Hurricane, along with the Putnam Public Service District in Scott Depot, W.Va., and others in Lincoln County focused on minimizing confusion and providing its water free to those in need.
Milton Mayor Tom Canterbury, whose city produces its own supply, said people arrived from as far away as Elkview, W.Va. They carried away trucks with 300, 425 and 500 gallons of water.
Hurricane Mayor Scott Edwards and Putnam PSD spokesman Scott Jones shared similar stories. They also spoke of their residents being confused as to if West Virginia American Water's advisory meant their water was unclean. Their utilities use separate reservoirs to provide water to areas of Scott Depot, Teays Valley and Hurricane, generally located south and west of W.Va. 817 and north of U.S. 60.
"Each customer is a person," Jones said. "We have to make sure if they have a question, we're going to answer it. We're going to treat our neighbors like we'd want to be treated ... Some of these people aren't sure. They just know they the water bill every month."
Edwards said approximately 20 customers within his city receive water from West Virginia American. He said city officials had made home deliveries to those residents. He and Jordan also reassured Hurricane residents saying an interconnection with West Virginia American's system was closed for unrelated reasons days prior to the spill.
A similar interconnection with the company's Huntington distribution system, opened only in emergencies, remained closed prior to the spill, said Jordan and Merry. The utility spokeswoman cited a difference in elevation saying West Virginia American could not utilize the link to provide Huntington water to Culloden.
The emergency response also brought help from companies and other agencies, such as the Huntington Area Food Bank which provided pallets of bottled water late Thursday to a pickup location in Culloden.
The Pullman Plaza Hotel, located along 3rd Avenue in Huntington, offered generosity of its own by way of free showers to those affected. The motel manager told the Associated Press several rooms were set aside so people could shower, although the hotel asked those coming to bring their own towels and toiletries.
Water depots in Hurricane and Milton were scheduled to be open Saturday and Sunday pending a resolution. The distribution points were to be located at the Hurricane Walmart, Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department and a former water plant near the Milton Volunteer Fire Department.
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Peaches 'n' cream is the perfect compromise between fresh flavor and rich decadence. Just try this delicious Peach Cream Tart to find out for yourself!
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped nuts divided
- 3/4 cup crème fraiche
- 2 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar divided
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 2 large peaches washed, dried and thinly sliced
- 1 pre-baked tart shell
Recipe Details
- Yield: 6-8 Servings
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Scatter 2 tablespoons of the ground nuts in the pre-baked tart shell. In a bowl, thoroughly whisk together the crème fraiche, egg yolks, sugar, almond extract, vanilla, and salt. Slowly pour the mixture over the nuts into the tart shell. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove tart from oven and arrange the peach slices over the top of the custard and sprinkle 1 tablespoon nuts and 1 tablespoon sugar over the peaches.
- Return the tart to the oven and continue to bake for an additional 30 minutes. Serve the tart at room temperature.
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I want free Google turn by turn on the iPhone, please. Interestingly, here in Georgia a law has just been passed that will soon make it illegal to text while driving, but use of navigation systems is allowed. For those in states or countries that already ban texting while driving, how is use of nav software on smartphones addressed?
TomTom talks iPhone, iOS 4 multitasking - TiPb at WWDC 2010
Tom Murray, SVP of Marketing, TomTom sat down with me to discuss their turn-by-turn navigation app for the iPhone. Announced at WWDC 2009, over the last year TomTom has managed to get the app to where all its core functionality is in place and they can give iPhone users a really first-class tool to get them from point A to point B. Now, with iOS 4 and its multitasking API for location, they can start getting them in style.
Since TomTom does everything from owning their own maps to selling their own devices, they're uniquely positioned do things like crowd-source changes in roads or analyze patterns in routes and get that fed back into their system so their 40 million users can share local wisdom whether they're improving their daily commute or driving in a new city for the first time.
With the iPhone, Apple is providing the device (and the GPS) but TomTom still offers a car kit to supplement and extend the built-in hardware. (I asked if the existing car kit would be compatible with the just-introduced iPhone 4, but they hadn't had a chance to get their hands on it yet so they're waiting to whether it fits, whether it requires an adapter, or whether some reengineering will be in order).
No word on an iPad version yet, unfortunately, but turn-by-turn navigation on smartphones is still growing. With free-as-in-Google and open source map apps now on the scene, TomTom is investing in the quality of their service and the trust in their data.
Check out our video interview, after the break!
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TomTom talks iPhone, iOS 4 multitasking - TiPb at WWDC 2010
I love motionx gps drive, it's 3 bucks a month and I only renew it when I actually need it so I'm not paying alot of money for something I don't use most of the time.
Has google said that it'll make the turn by turn navigation available for the maps app on the iPhone?
@ James ~ I don't think they gave but they really need to.
@ Carolinamic -
Why would they? It'd be one less thin android would have over iPhone. Google has no incetive to off turn-by-turn for iPhone, or any other device for that matter.
i love tom. i get lost when it not on phone. i turn on wrong road and mean man come to car and tell me to get out. i ask for help and he say words i do not no. i took my car to where i go but forgot to take me. i see him no more. i use google to take me to station and i get help and show phone. all like my phone. they touch it and open apps. i tell them to help then i show phone. they say ok.
I just purchased the TomTom app last week. Whenever I'm in an area with no 3G (just EDGE), it displays a weak signal warning and stops directing me. In my area this is rare, but I could see this being a huge issue on long trips or people who live in spotty cities. Just a little heads up to anyone considering getting the app. Wait until they have the kinks worked out. Also, I have the MotionX GPS Drive app and it works great.
The new iPhone better fit in my tomtom car kit.
@GraysonIP Here in Ontario, Canada we have a hands-free law that also bans texting, but GPS devices are allowed:http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&BillID=2099
when do we get an interview with Tom?
I'm not convinced. Here in NZ we're still waiting for a NZ Tomtom map for the iPhone that's even vaguely up to date. Despite this issue being regularly addressed with Tomtom, It seems that they just don't care.
@ Ryan - in the short term your right, but long term I'm not so sure. If they charge a low monthly fee I think that it could be profitable for them. Even if the only get half the iPhone market to buy into it. To me its like iTunes on the palm pre. Yeah apple would make more money if they bought an apple device, and maybe they have an iPod but they don't like the iPhone. So corner the online music market even more by letting them download some songs are movies to there phone. Just my two cents
why didn't you ask him when we can expect to have custom voices on the iphone tomtom product? we don't get to enjoy all the celebrity and other voice options that dedicated units have.
Oh My! I really really hope that the new phone fits in The tomtom carkit!!!!! CaN't live without the car kit. The tomtom app is just not that convemient without it!
I've had TomTom for while a now but used it for the first time yesterday. It's cool so far but (@Roulette) I thought the maps were stored locally so you didn't need a cellular signal. With iOS 4 will you be able to get voice navigation in the background?
These devices need to have real gps solutions in them that do not require a mobile data signal. I took a wrong turn, recently, and between two Palm Pre's and an iPad, we had no maps to tell us where we were.
I whipped out my old Treo 755p and an external Bluetooth gps receiver, connected them, and used my old Delorme Earthmate Street Atlas software to show me where the hell we were and where we need to go.
The time most of these devices fail us are when we are in the middle of nowhere - precisely the time and place that we need them most.
TomTom on the iPhone is dire unusable rubbish. OK, the app is good, the traffic is super, but the iPhone's GPS is incompetent to the point of me having a decent signal only 20% of the time. I just switch it off. Yes I've tried the tricks like switching off 3G, but it's still dire. I am also sure TT has tweaked the software to make it bad just to force you to buy their car kit.
Calculus II: yes all the maps are stored in the background. I have no idea why the lack of 3G affects the signal. And it's not a hardware issue because in the same area, Google Maps location feature works just fine.
I hate this app. I have it for my iPhone but it's simply rubbish.
Poor is all I can say.
Being civill as required by this site is really difficult with respect to the TomTom app. I spent three days, part of which was dialoguing with iPhone/iStore support, trying to get all 1.35GB of the thing downloaded into my 3GS. Never got past 20%. At one point, iTunes told me I would need 400 more hours to complete the download. I am not sure where the bottleneck is, but I have a cable modem that downloads most things quite quickly. I finally gave up and decided that someone (else) is not ready for prime time.


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Story Updated: Mar 14, 2012
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By Marisa Belger for Green Goes Simple
Even though there's still a chill in the air, that shouldn't keep you from getting a jump start on your spring-cleaning. Start today and you'll have most of your household chores behind you before the warm weather officially arrives, which means you can get outside and enjoy it!
Emily Anderson, eco-style expert and author of Eco-Chic Home, has developed a 10-step plan to get your home in tip-top, eco-friendly shape this season:
1. Flip the Mattress
"Turning your mattress four times a year will help air it out, release toxic buildup and reduce mold," says Anderson. "You'll sleep easier knowing that you're resting in a toxin-free environment."
2. Open Windows Wide
Once it's time turn the heat off, make a habit of opening your windows wide every day for at least an hour, recommends Anderson. The fresh spring breezes will clear out stale air and dust.
3. Replenish Your Cleaning Supplies
"Nothing is more frustrating than preparing to clean something only to realize that you don't have the necessary supplies," says Anderson. "Make sure you have plenty of what you need to make things go more smoothly."
4. Try a Homemade Cleaner
Out of your favorite cleaner and in a pinch? Anderson recommends a simple solution of vinegar and water. "You can wipe down any part of your home with this solution for a quick spring freshen-up."
5. Clean the Curtains
Pick a day when you can take the time to pull down all of the curtains and give them a good washing in cold water. "For extra freshness, add some lemon and vinegar to the wash," says Anderson.
6. Brighten Your Bed and Bath
Gather all of your sheets and bath towels and give them a thorough washing in cold water, adding vinegar and lemon to the water. For whites, try line-drying outside: The lemon will act as a natural whitener in the bright spring sun.
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"Create a family cleaning chart and give your little ones a chance to lend a hand," suggests Anderson. "Emptying waste baskets, gathering the laundry and even sweeping are all things your kids can do. Make it fun: Ten minutes of jumping on the sofa cushions (on the floor) is a great way to air the pillows out."
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Area rugs are traps for dust and other icky things. To prepare for spring, Anderson recommends taking the rugs out to the yard and giving them a good beating. Use a vinegar-and-water solution in a spray bottle for extra freshness. This is also the perfect time for you to give the bare floors a good cleaning.
9. Have a Clothing Swap
This spring, clean out your closets and commit to getting rid of things you'll never use again. Pick up some clothing racks and invite a few friends over for a night of exchanging clothes. The leftovers can be donated to your local Goodwill store.
10. Store Away the Winter
"Properly storing those warm winter woolens is essential if you want to avoid moth-eaten holes come fall," says Anderson. "But before you close the lid on those boxes, skip the toxic mothballs. Instead, use cedar blocks -- balls or chips -- or lavender sachets."
Marisa Belger's work has appeared in Travel + Leisure Family, Natural Health, Prevention and TODAYShow.com, where she wrote a column about eco-friendly living. She was an editor at Lime.com and collaborated with author Josh Dorfman on his bestselling books, The Lazy Environmentalist and The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget. She is the managing editor of and frequent contributor to Green Goes Simple.


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I have a couple Golla cases for my other smartphones, so I was excited to try out the Golla Brown Pouch for my T-Mobile G1 Android phone. It is sold here in the Android Central Store for $19.95. How well will it protect your G1 Android phone? Is it a worthy Golla case?
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Orange Wedges is TSG's game day post that kicks-off within 24-hours of game time
and is updated until kick-off.
The USMNT takes on Denmark today in its 24th and final match of 2009. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:30pm EST / 11:30am PST.
For those not in the City of Smiles, television coverage begins at 2:25 EST / 11:25 PST on ESPNClassic. Upon the conclusion of the 2nd leg of the Ukraine / Greece WCQ which is being shown on ESPN2, the USMNT match will be simulcast on both ESPNClassic and ESPN2.
The match can also be viewed on what has become the best part of ESPN online empire, ESPN360.
(Aside: The USMNT is on two channels for a November friendly versus Denmark, but couldn't even get one channel for its World Cup clinching match versus Honduras…that makes sense.)
- Well, no Sacha Kljestan in the eighteen, so that solves that issue. In more significant news, no Conor Casey either. TSG will post the starting XI when it is released about an hour before kick-off.
- With the two new midfielders called in you have to wonder whether Bradley was guarding against a potentially nervous Mr. Victoria's Secret as the Final 2 will be announced in his girlfriend's "competition" today. (Please note sarcasm.)
- Looks like the US will close out the 2009 campaign in cold, windy and potentially rainy Aarhus.
- After Steve Cherundolo lost a disputed team shooting competition to Jozy Altidore prior to the Slovakia friendly, word out of US Soccer is that Carlos Bocanegra prevailed in today's finishing competition. Have US Soccer and TSG been searching in the wrong place for the stand-in for CD9?
- The game will take place at NRGi Park in Aarhus, the home stadium for Danish Superliga team AGF Aarhus and UMSNT's own Benny Feilhaber
- The US will once again don the gray (okay…anthracite) kits which make them look pretty tough
- For TSG's full preview see: Wrapping Up 2009…And Hopefully Denmark