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Mets extend player development agreement with Savannah through 2014
The Mets announced they have extended their player development agreement with the Savannah Sand Gnats through the 2014 season.
"We're pleased to have the New York Mets back with us to continue our partnership and the development of future major leaguers here in Savannah," said Sand Gnats President, John Katz in a press release. "The Mets have been fabulous partners over the past six years, both in providing strong teams and in helping make a positive impact in the Savannah community. We're looking forward to two more years together."
This season, Collin McHugh and Josh Edgin became the latest former Sand Gnats to make their major league debut for the Mets. Other notable former Sand Gnats to come from the Mets-Sand Gnats partnership include Josh Thole, Robert Carson and Jeurys Familia.
"Grayson Stadium continues to present issues from a player development standpoint," Sandy Alderson said in a press release. "But we are familiar with what the Sand Gnats ownership has accomplished in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and have monitored their efforts to partner with the City to create a new outdoor multi-use venue in Savannah. We hope and believe those discussions are headed in the right direction."
The Savannah Sand Gnats are a Single-A affiliate of the Mets in the South Atlantic League.


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ISO's images for Red Hat's Advanced Server edition will not be available for download. You can download all the components to "re-create" it. You can read about it here. CNet did an article about it in January.
The "professional" version is essentially the standard version. Red Hat just includes more cd's in the boxed set when you buy "Pro" instead of standard. Most of the applications included on the extra cd's are software from other companies. Some of the applications you can download separately. You can read a comparsion of what is included in "Pro" vs. "standard" here.
Red Hat 7.3 should be out within the next couple of weeks. ;D There is a rumor of it being out on May 6th. Read the Red Hat 7.3 thread.
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The Shield: Family Meeting (series finale)
(S07E13) "Family meeting!" - Shane
Seven seasons, 88 episodes, and it all comes down to this. Vic Mackey, one of television's greatest anti-heroes, finally got what was coming to him. The Shield is over and Tuesday nights across America just got a little less exciting. Shawn Ryan has crafted some masterful Vic Mackey moments since 2001, but this episode (and Michael Chiklis' acting in it) easily stand apart as one of the show's greatest achievements yet.
The Shield: Possible Kill Screen
(S07E12) "How much memory does that thing got?" - Vic
One down and one to go.
Victor Samuel Mackey. Hard to believe, that after seven seasons, we didn't even know Vic's full name. If you think about it, there's a lot we don't know about him and his past - other than what we've seen him do. A list of deeds that's now on record with the United States federal government. Uncle Sam just gave Vic a free pass.
When I spoke with Shawn Ryan recently, he mentioned that in all his research about dirty cops, when two of them went off the radar like Vic and Ronnie did, one eventually looks out for himself and turns against the other. So while it was shocking to see Vic hang Ronnie out to dry, were you really that surprised?
The Shield: Petty Cash
(S07E11) "Then why do I still feel ashamed about this?" - Corinne
Despite everything she knows about Vic, Corinne still can't help but feel remorse for working with Dutch and Claudette. It's amazing if you think about it - the hold that he has over her even as she recognizes who he really is. It's this bizarre mixture of love, hate, fear, and respect all at the same time. That being said, it only makes sense that Corinne is the one to turn. Only someone with an intimate knowledge of Vic could arrive at the conclusion that no one else could. The rest of the world may know who Vic Mackey really is, but only Corinne knows who he pretends to be.
The Shield: Party Line
(S07E10) "You should run too, man." - Ronnie
It's arguable that smarter words have never been uttered by anyone on The Shield before. Run? Um... yeah! The word "duh" comes to mind. How else can Vic possibly protect himself other than just disappearing? With all the pieces to this puzzle, there's just too much chance that something doesn't fit. It's a testament to Vic's ego and hubris that he's still willing to hang on for the remainder of the ride, but longtime fans have to be wondering how this can possibly come out clean for him.
The Shield: Moving Day
(S07E09) "What? I'm supposed to be Shane Vendrell to whatever Vic Mackey plan you've hatched?" - Dutch
I've got to say - Dutch annoys me sometimes. His high 'n' mighty, holier than thou act can be a bit tiring. Especially when he's being hypocritical about it. For him to say no to Steve and chastise him for setting up that sex offender is completely ridiculous and I'm so glad Billings called him out on it. Dutch has been faking sexual attraction to Rita Denton for weeks now, all in an effort to draw info on Lloyd - completely unethical! It's just humorous to me that he consistently draws a line and then steps over it anyway.
The Shield: Parricide
(S07E08) "What if you get forced to do something... that you didn't really want to do?" - Two Man
I imagine that this is what it must look like inside my stomach after eating Taco Bell. For a while, I'm feeling full, loving that hot sauce, seasoned beef, and three cheeses. Having a good time and then bam -- everyone starts turning on each other and all hell breaks loose as the entire meal starts looking for an exit.
Yes, I've just compared The Strike Team to a gordita, but it fits, doesn't it? A big plate of nachos bell-grande can only agree with a Mexican pizza for so long. Doesn't matter which item you're associating with Shane. All that matters is that he's exiting first.
The Shield: Bitches Brew
(S07E07) "Ehh... another Mexican donkey show and Aceveda had me playing the reluctant virgin." - Vic
Even though this whole season is really "the beginning of the end," I think it's safe to say that this episode was the true turning point. Yeah, Vic and Ronnie tried to kill Shane but now he's going to retaliate. Bad move. You'd think that by now, Shane would have learned his lesson. Why stick around and add fuel to the fire? He's got Rezian's 100K. Take Mara and the kids and jet - for good. If the little plan he's setting up goes south, then he'll be running anyway. Say what you will - I still think he's stupid. Even Vic understands what it means to quit while you're ahead... well, sometimes. Not in this episode.
The Shield: Animal Control
(S07E06) "I'm not Shane." - Vic
There are way too many layers to that quote. For Vic to say something like that and to actually believe it just goes to show you how delusional a person he truly is. For him to actually believe that he's somehow better than Shane Vendrell is just about as hypocritical as it gets. Bad behavior leads to more bad behavior by setting a precedent and if you're a longtime fan of The Shield, you know the original sin: Terry Crowley.
The Shield: Game Face
(S07E05) "Putting Pezuela away is a down payment on me being able to live with myself." - Vic
Vic Mackey expressing regret? Wha?!? If that isn't a sign of the end, I don't know what is. Correct me if I'm wrong, but up until now, I don't think we've ever heard Vic say he felt bad about what he'd done. At least not say it and mean it. Sure, he's expressed distaste for some of his actions and more often than not he spouts the "I did what had to be done" rhetoric, but now he's finally starting to realize that this is it.
The Shield: Genocide
(S07E04) "Cut off the head and the tentacles get frisky - it's a risk." - Vic
Things are starting to heat up in the Mexican/Armenian feud! While it still astonishes me that neither Pezuela nor Rezian seem to realize how they're being played so perfectly by Vic, I'm still in awe of the entire situation. Vic has got each them believing his lies so fully that it finally pushed Pezuela to go as far as burning two of Rezian's lieutenants alive. Not that Pezuela hasn't killed before, but c'mon - Vic is good. Realistically, that's two less people who know about the money train hit.
It's a huge mess and even though we're seeing glimmers of an end game, I think it's safe to say that it won't be that easy. Credit to Shawn Ryan and Co. for giving us The Shield that long-time fans are accustomed to. Four episodes into the final season and it's clear Ryan didn't reinvent the wheel, which is why I know that fooling Rezian and Pezuela can't be this easy for much longer.
The Shield: Money Shot
(S07E03) "I don't need the box. I have you." - Vic
Quicksand. Vic and Ronnie finally uttered the one word that has been lingering over The Shield since the beginning. Sure, as a team, they've had some wins and some losses. Despite the fact that they seem to keep coming out on top, it's finally becoming clear that they've been slowly sinking all along.
The Shield: Snitch
(S07E02) "Look, this list is like the standings in the sports section and every gang is making a playoff push." - Vic
The cohesiveness of the Strike Team has always been paramount to their successes. Trust is key and the second it ever lacked, people (Terry and Lem) got killed. More than anyone, Vic should know this. So for him to start this episode off by telling Shane that he doesn't trust him almost feels like the beginning of Vic's end. Regardless of Shane's past actions, Vic needs to trust him now if he wants his family safe, and more importantly, if he wants to save himself.
The Shield: Coefficient of Drag (season premiere)
(S07E01) "The Armenians know about the money train!" - Shane
The beginning of the end. One down and twelve to go in The Shield's final run. As depressing as that is, a.) at least it's not over yet and, b.) it started out with one hell of a set-up, huh? Vic and the rest of the Strike Team (what's left of it anyway) have gotten themselves into some serious messes in the past, but something tells me that stirring up a manufactured feud between the Armenians and the Mexicans isn't going to lead to a happy ending.
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I accidentally discovered this horrible picture that's been floating in my mind since I saw it and I thought projecting it into you guy's minds would help ease the pain. I'm not posting it because 1. I don't think anyone should see it unless they make the conscious choice themselves 2. I'm not going to return to it. Look up 'the worst mouth ever', at your own risk, of course.
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Read: Chris Kreider Is Just Glad To Be Playing Hockey
Following his performance in the playoffs last season, Chris Kreider was expected to fill a top six role with the Rangers this season.
Due to the lockout, Kreider is going to play with the Whale and said said over the weekend that he doesn't look at the AHL as a step down in his development.
"It's still pro hockey. I don't look at it like that. It's still a huge jump up from where I played most of last year. I have to be ready and mentally focused."
He added, "I'm here to play and here to get better. I'm a rookie. There is still a ton to be learned and I'm just getting my feet wet. It's my first pro camp, so it's difficult. It's difficult for everyone but it's nothing I have experienced before so it's a learning experience."
Adam Rotter: I think it's actually a good thing for Kreider to start in the AHL. There is no doubt that he is NHL ready and if there was a season he would be with the Rangers, but he will get good experience and get to work on the other parts of his game with no pressure while down in CT.


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Video: A Bad Year for the Flu
BUFFALO, NY - If you see people coughing, sneezing, blowing their noses and complaining of body aches and extreme tiredness, it's a sign the person may have the flu.
Local health officials say the flu vaccine can be a protection. However, the Center for Disease Control has stated that the flu vaccine given this year is a good match to the strains reported, but you can still become ill, it takes about 10 to 14 days after taking the flu shot to get the maximum effect from it.
Dr. Gale Burstein, Commissioner of Health for Erie County, said "we are seeing a lot of influenza. We're seeing much more than we did last year and we're seeing it much earlier in the flu season compared to last year. "
Dr. Richard Charles, a physician with the Buffalo Medical Group told 2 On Your Side's Claudine Ewing, "we probably are seeing one or two patients a day who have true flu."
At Catholic Health, more and more patients are going to the Emergency Room for flu and flu-like symptoms. A senior official said they have seen a rise in patients admitted for the flu.
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Exelon advocates for sound policies and competitive markets at the local, state, regional and federal levels to enable our industry to provide reasonably priced electric and gas services to the customers and communities we serve while minimizing impacts to the natural environment.
David Brown, Senior Vice President
Exelon believes that EPA's proposal to reduce carbon emissions from existing power plants is both necessary and achievable on a timely basis at a reasonable cost. In comments to EPA, Exelon outlines specific recommendations for improving the proposal to ensure that carbon reductions are achieved with minimal impact to consumers and no disruption to grid reliability.
Exelon's December 2014 EPA Clean Power Plan comments [PDF, 1.26 MB]Exelon Corporation submits the attached comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Proposed Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines For Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units, 79 Fed. Reg. 34,830 (June 18, 2014) (Proposal).
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Exelon has long believed that there is no need to promote subsidies for proven technologies at any cost, nor for electricity consumers or taxpayers to pay more than required for a clean electricity supply. The federal wind energy production tax credit (PTC) is a prime example of the negative consequences of subsidies through which the government picks energy technology winners and losers.
The wind PTC has achieved its goal of jumpstarting the industry and is no longer necessary. More than 13,000 MW of new installed wind capacity were added in 2012, surpassing all other electricity generation sources in new installations for the first time ever. This growth comes on the heels of wind accounting for 35% of new generation over the last five years. The PTC has worked.
However, the subsidy is distorting today's wholesale electricity markets, putting at risk the operation of more reliable clean generation. Perversely, because of the PTC subsidy, wind producers often pay the market to run (rather than getting paid by the market to run), yet still profit because of the subsidy's steep $35 per megawatt hour (pre-tax) payout. For example, a wind producer could pay the market $10 per MWh and still make $25 because of the value of the PTC. This forces around-the-clock baseload power, like nuclear and coal, producers to pay to run their plants or to shut down for long periods of the day when their power is needed most. In Texas, for instance, where new generation is needed, investors are reluctant to build new power plants – even low-cost natural gas – because subsidized wind has so distorted the market.
Proponents of the PTC argue that negative prices are a good thing because such pricing drives consumer electricity prices lower. This simplistic reasoning doesn't hold up when one considers what is not included in the market price, including the cost of back-up generation needed for when the wind doesn't blow, transmission costs to get the power where it is needed and the taxpayer cost of the PTC. The PTC has recently expired and should not be renewed.
Artificially lowering prices through government intervention undermines the market and stops the development of new generation, as well as environmental retrofits of existing fossil units and uprates of nuclear plants. The artificial pricing also threatens to drive other reliable and clean competitors from the market. These market distortions lead to serious electricity reliability problems, costing electric consumers more.
Therefore, Exelon supports Congress' decision in December 2013 not to extend the wind PTC.
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Competition is a fundamental principle for Exelon. We believe a sound energy policy must recognize the essential role of competitive electricity markets in meeting our energy and environmental challenges. Competition is the best way to foster needed innovation in new clean energy technologies and it is the only way to ensure that we ultimately adapt to these changes in the most efficient way possible. In other words, competition will discipline us as we make the massive investments needed to improve our energy infrastructure
Properly designed competitive markets are the best mechanism to ensure cost-effective, reliable power supplies and these markets have also demonstrated the ability to reduce GHG and air emissions in the most efficient way. Our customers are harmed when markets are not allowed to function freely.
Competitive markets, not taxpayer or ratepayer subsidies, are the more efficient and least cost way to incent new generation when it is needed. Subsidized plants are paid for by consumers who will bear the risks of these plants rather than shareholders by paying more for these plants than they could have obtained from the market. Although there may be short-term benefits to customers by distorting the market through lower prices, these same customers will be paying the high costs of subsidies for these plants for decades. In the long-run, customers will pay an even greater price because all future generators will expect a subsidy to enter the market and reliability will suffer.
Electricity & Natural Gas Customer Choice in Illinois [2 MB PDF] Electricity & Natural Gas Customer Choice In Illinois—A Model For Effective Public Policy Solutions
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Exelon owns and operates the largest nuclear fleet in the nation, and the third-largest fleet in the world. Nuclear energy is a clean, safe, affordable way to meet future energy demands in the United States and around the world, and Exelon supports national policies that will encourage the extended and expanded operation of existing plants.
Exelon's fleet includes six nuclear energy facilities in Illinois, which provide significant economic, environmental and reliability benefits to the state. A combination of the economic factors and inefficient energy policies threaten the continued operation of some of these facilities. The Nuclear Energy Institute conducted an analysis of the value Illinois' nuclear plants deliver and the consequences for the state if at-risk facilities were to retire early. Read it here.
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Hi I'm Joe.
Put it short I was given a 3 month old pit bull by my neighbor. The original plan was keep him till we find him a good home. I found out about our guest with a phone call at work from my wife and was kinda upset. Now it's DAY 4 of keeping the dog and have decided to tell her the finding him a new home is on hold. I'm a big dog guy. I've had dogs all my life growing up but mainly cockers and mutts. Since we got married and have 3 boys we have never got a dog. We have planed on finding a dog soon and both agreed on a Shepard... But now CASH (the new PB pup) is here. I'm really getting attached. My boys are 1,2 and 7 and he plays so well with all of them. He is really a big goofy guy. I already started spoiling him with chew toys and impressed that's ALL he will chew on. I know he is a puppy still and will have our days getting used to each other but I'm really impressed with the guy. So I'm here to gain as much knowledge about these guys to keep this guy as good as he seems and make sure if he stays for the long haul that we are as good to him as possible.I myself work nights as a painter and a big sports fan and would enjoy the companionship with this furry friend. Also excited cause I really didn't want a lap or fru-fru dog. Anywho I'll try to add pics of the guy.


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Political matters are certainly tense these days in Asia, what with China's squabbles with Vietnam, Japan and the Philippines among others. But is it fair to compare the region to Europe pre-WWI?
Despite no one wanting to see conflict in Asia, the ranks of doomsayers and worrywarts seem to grow by the day. The specter haunting the continent is that of China's geo-political rise. Governments near and far are watching warily as the budding nondemocratic superpower asserts itself on the international stage, tacitly challenging a Pax Americana that has existed since 1945. Some countries are already locked in combustible disputes with Beijing: the region's waters have been roiled in recent years by standoffs over barren islands to China's south and east; Chinese relations with Vietnam, Japan and the Philippines all soured as a result.
The climate of tensions is thick enough to have drawn comparisons to a perilous moment a century ago. In separateopinion pieces this week, two former Asian foreign ministers likened Asia now to pre–World War I Europe, then strung together by a tangle of imperial enmities and alliances. The South China Sea — a pivotal, strategic body of water that China considers its "internal lake," much to the ire of its neighbors — is, like the Balkans a hundred years ago, the supposed tinderbox that could spark a larger regional conflagration, if not a full-fledged war.
Local militaries are not just standing by. Look at what Manilla is doing:
And the article states the Philippines may soon acquire F-16s as well.


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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
It's not hard to imagine a land where the vast majority of citizens have no real input into their governments operations, whether those activities be local, regional or national. Countries like that exist all over the world.
Luckily, for citizens of the United States, one of the most important aspects of many major decisions, particularly at the local level, is the fact that open hearings are held for the public to have input into those choices. The right for citizens to have a say and to hear what is going on has been fought for and kept open by many people over the years, including those that have given their lives on battlefields around the world.
What some people in many countries would give to be able to meet with their fellow citizens; to be able to talk openly and freely about whether a tax increase was needed to improve a towns infrastructure or if their schools were being run properly. Yet Americans take these rights for granted; so much so that they forget they have a stake in how things are run and a responsibility to participate.
We have a lot of issues in our area that need attention, and when we are given the chance to voice our concern we should take it.. Who doesn't realize that Highways 6 and 10 are vital to our area; but unfortunately both are also dangerous and over crowded. And what about our water supply; the construction of a Gooseberry Dam by Sanpete County could dry up much of Scofield Reservoir. That large puddle in Pleasant Valley is where the water that supplies most of the county's population comes from. Public lands and their use is also another big issue in our area, along with drug abuse, Nine Mile Canyon, energy production, economic expansion and the list goes on and on.
Each year I attend a number of meetings about these and many other important subjects. Some of the issues affecting these very topics are discussed and acted upon in city council meetings, school board meetings, and county commission meetings. Certainly we elect our officials so they can make decisions on issues such as these, but just going to the voting booth and punching in who you want to see voting on these subjects is not enough. Officials really do want input into what to do and what the people want.
Local residents often complain that their officials voted differently in a meeting on an issue than they would have liked. When the complainers come to me, I ask them if they were at the public meeting in which they could have voiced their objection or support. Most say no.
But local, regular meetings are one thing; they come and go, and attending all of them can be at times mundane. What really gets to me is when citizens have the opportunity to have input into large scale governmental action, and almost no one shows up. There are 20,000 people that live in this county, and almost every year the Utah Department of Transportation holds some kind of open house or public hearing on highway projects proposed or slated for our area. Yet when I go to one of these open houses only a handful of people show up. It seems so many people around here scream about Highway 6, yet when they get their chance to really tell officials that will be making important decisions about it what they think, they don't take the opportunity. Sadly this same scenario happens with most of our major issues in the county in which people have chance to participate in the decision making. And I find it is basically the same 20 people who attend meetings and give input into everything ranging from Nine Mile Canyon road problems to whether PRWID should raise its water rates.
What this means is that the few are speaking for the many; and few voices, no matter how well informed, are never as powerful as the large numbers who could be there speaking for themselves.
Carbon county, like every county in the state, has its own set of problems to deal with. Our elected officials can only do so much to influence the federal and state governments actions in our area. Numbers are what count to those people; numbers of voters and citizens. Imagine a meeting on a Highway 6 project where 5,000 people showed up one night to give input to state officials. Or a meeting with federal officials on land use where 8,000 citizens overflowed the county events center where the meeting was being held. We as citizens have the power to change what is going on, but the ballot box is only a small part of that. And unfortunately we can't even get the majority of people to participate in elections most of the time.
Each week, either in the paper, on the front page or in the legals section we publish the schedules for upcoming meetings that affect your life. Once a month we produce a calendar that lists all the dates of meetings of local boards, councils and commissions.
The bare fact is that people need to get off their duffs, turn off silly television programs like American Idol or Dancing with the Stars that have nothing to do with anything important and attend public meetings, particularly those that affect major issues in our county.
No the commissioners don't sing pop songs, nor do state officials perform magic acts. And as for federal employees they don't dance around the room, although they may dance around some of the issues we bring up. But they do make decisions that affect each persons daily life in tremendous ways.
It's your life and your place of residence, Carbon County. It's up to you to affect the decisions about it.


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Peach Bottom Station Environmental Monitoring Identifies Tritium On-Site
Delta, Pennsylvania - Peach Bottom nuclear plant workers performing environmental monitoring this week identified tritium in a localized area on plant property. The tritium was identified on July 8 from a sample that was drawn on July 6.
"This is not a public or employee health and safety issue, but we are committed to being open about the status of our plant operations," said Peach Bottom Site Vice President Bill Maguire. The elevated levels of tritium were found in an area adjacent to the Peach Bottom Unit 3 turbine building. The turbine building is centrally located on plant property and a significant distance from plant boundaries. Plant engineering and environmental teams are working to locate the tritium source and make the necessary repairs. Additional sample testing is being performed to verify that the tritium is contained to the area where it was found. No detectable levels of tritium have been found off-site.
The plant maintains an extensive environmental monitoring program, including routine water sampling from 22 on-site dedicated monitoring wells designed to detect unusual levels of tritium in the environment. The highest sample concentration showed tritium levels of approximately 123,000 picocuries per liter of water. A picocurie is one-trillionth of a curie, which is a measurement of radioactivity.
Exelon Nuclear officials notified state and federal authorities on Thursday after tritium in a sample was confirmed. Exelon will keep government regulators and the public informed about the progress the plant makes on finding the source and making the necessary repairs.
"Our environmental monitoring program works," Maguire said. "It alerted us to the presence of tritium early so that we can address the issue quickly." Tritium is a weak radiation emitter that is used commercially to make luminous dials and instruments, as a source of light for exit and safety signs, as a tracer for biochemical research and in ground water transport measurements, among other uses. A tritium fact sheet from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency can be downloaded at http://www.epa.gov/radiation/radionuclides/tritium.html.
Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with approximately $19 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in northern Illinois and Pennsylvania and natural gas to approximately 485,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSEunder the ticker EXC.


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"Call it a back-door approach to failed attempts to chip away at state standards on teaching evolution and to bring creationism into the public school classroom," wrote the Lafayette, Indiana, Journal and Courier (January 20, 2015), referring to Senate Bill 562, which if enacted would deprive administrators of the ability to prevent teachers from miseducating students about "scientific controversies."
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Beccaboo -
I'm going to try to make 8 pumpkin popovers for Thanksgiving. Looking more carefully at your recipe, I have a few questions:
1) Can I use skim milk?
2) I presume that you still use the other ingredients (flour, eggs, salt and oil) in the same proportions as the original recipe.
1) I use skim milk, as that's what we have around.
2) Yes.
Be sure to either serve these immediately or cook them a little longer, or they'll collapse like little soufflés.
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Now in its sixth year, Exelon-ComEd-United Way Stay in School Initiative unveils its annual report card on the program's impact
CHICAGO — Chicago public high school seniors who participated in the Stay in School Initiative – a collaboration between Exelon, ComEd and United Way of Metropolitan Chicago – had a 93 percent graduation rate, exceeding the 58.3 percent average for Chicago Public Schools (CPS) seniors for the 2010-2011 school year.
The Stay in School Initiative partner organizations work with three local agencies – BUILD, Centers for New Horizons and Youth Guidance – to provide a holistic suite of programs to students and their families, including: tutoring, social services, leadership and social engagement skill-building, parent workshops, reward and recognition, and one-on-one mentoring with Exelon and ComEd employees in a seven-month workshop.
"We know that education is a key to a successful future," said Steve Solomon, director of corporate relations at Exelon. "That's why we make it a priority to support innovative educational programs in the communities we serve. Over the past six years, the Stay in School Initiative has proven its effectiveness in helping Chicago students realize their full potential. We are grateful to our community-based partners for their work in making the program succeed."
Stay in School serves grammar and high school students from the Austin, Bronzeville/Grand Boulevard and Humboldt Park/West Town neighborhoods. These communities were selected by Exelon and United Way of Metropolitan Chicago because they have some of the highest CPS dropout and truancy rates in the city. To date, the initiative has served more than 11,000 students ages 13-20. It will serve another 2,000 students this school year.
Each year, the Stay in School Initiative issues an annual report card, which assesses the program's effectiveness in keeping students on track for graduation and building support systems to instill in them a desire for academic achievement. The 2011 report card reinforces that at-risk students can succeed with the right mix of afterschool activities and attention. The report card captures data from the 330 students who participated most intensively in Stay in School programs during the 2010-2011 school year:
"By participating in Stay in School, I got to meet different mentors and learn about the business world," said Austin resident Amber Jones. Jones, 18, graduated from Frederick Douglass Academy High School in June and currently attends DePaul University, where she plans to major in clinical psychology. "I started believing that if I apply myself and put in the hard work, I can go as far as I want. This program gave me a better sense of self-confidence and self-belief."
Exelon and its subsidiary, ComEd, have contributed more than $2 million to fund Stay in School. Improving education in the communities they serve is a key focus of the companies' corporate citizenship programs. The Stay in School program also leverages the companies' cultural sponsorships to provide students enrichment and recognition. In addition, Exelon created a companion job skills development workshop series that provides up to 10 paid summer internships each year for Stay in School students.
"United Way of Metropolitan Chicago recently launched LIVE UNITED 2020, a decade long vision focused on helping 50,000 underperforming middle school kids enter high school ready to succeed," said Wendy DuBoe, chief operating officer at United Way of Metropolitan Chicago. "Through this initiative, and the hard work and expertise of programs such as Stay in School, 50,000 more kids will reach their potential, contribute to our workforce, support their future families and make our community a better place to live."
For the full Stay in School Initiative report card, visit http://www.uw-mc.org/2011/exelon-and-united-way-stay-in-school-initiative-2011-report-card.
** Stats for Chicago Public Schools are from CPS' Office of Performance(http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Reports/citywide.html)
About United WayUnited Way advances the common good, creating opportunities for a better life for all by focusing on the three key building blocks of education, income and health. United Way recruits people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done. LIVE UNITED 2020 is a social movement, our ten-year commitment to tackle the root causes of poverty. LIVE UNITED® is a call to action for everyone to become a part of the change. For more information about United Way, please visit: LIVEUNITEDCHICAGO.org.
Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with more than $18 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in northern Illinois and southeastern Pennsylvania and natural gas to approximately 490,000 customers in the Philadelphia area. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.
Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC), one of the nation's largest electric utilities with approximately 5.4 million customers. ComEd provides service to approximately 3.8 million customers across Northern Illinois, or 70% of the state's population.


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My sister-in-law had just purchased the new Samsung 1637 Jack unlocked and of course now she is locked into another three-year contract with her current carrier. I asked her why she did this, as she has never really cared much for her current plan. She bought a phone and extended her plan because she figured that it was her only option to getting a new cell phone.
I explained to her that by purchasing an unlocked cell phone, it would give her the freedom and flexibility in choosing a carrier. I explained that she may have even been able to save some extra money as the cost of the phone would not be buried in the plan. I also explained that since she does travel outside the country several times a year, that an unlocked cell phone would give her the freedom to purchase local Sim cards, so she would not occur any additional charges from her carrier.
When I started to explain that there are many phones we do not even have access to here in the United States, and some of the amazing features of the phones, I began to get the attention of some of my younger nieces and nephews. I explained to them that they would be able to get some of the newest technology that is only available in the European markets by purchasing an unlocked cell phone like the Sony Ericsson Aspen unlocked.
I think they will all start to consider purchasing an unlocked cell phone the next time their current contract from their carrier is about to end. When I explained to them some of the amazing phones and all the features that they have, which we are not yet able to get here, they all pulled out their existing phones and began to enter the website information for Pure Mobile to purchase their unlocked cell phone.


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The World's Most Convenient Green Bean Casserole. Fresh green beans, fresh mushrooms. Make ahead of time and freeze for later.
People don't call me the 'green bean casserole lady' for nothing. You see, two years ago the World's Best Green Bean Casserole for A Veggie Venture's first collection of Thanksgiving vegetable recipes created some stir at Thanksgiving tables. Made with fresh green beans and fresh mushrooms bathed in a thyme-scented, sherry-sweetened cream sauce, it was comfort-food extraordinaire, just fresher.
So why, then, am I here again with << another recipe >> for green bean casserole?
With fresh beans and fresh mushrooms, this new recipe is a lot like the World's Best Green Bean Casserole. (And both, happily, are << unlike >> the original green bean casserole's canned green beans and canned mushroom soup.)
So let's call this new recipe the 'World's Most Convenient Green Bean Casserole'. That's because, in this new recipe:
The beans are snapped and put into the casserole raw, yes raw, the 'uncooked' raw! They cook just fine, really.
The casserole gets frozen, yes, frozen solid and is baked straight from the freezer! It needn't be thawed, really.
Don't get me wrong, on the basis of taste, the World's Best Green Bean Casserole keeps its lofty title and is my first recommendation. There's just something magnificent about the bean-cooking technique that draws out every burst of bean flavor.
But for convenience, well, this Make-Ahead Fresh Green Bean Casserole wins, hands-down. Because it can be made far in advance, it's especially good for extra-large gatherings. At the same time, because it can be split up into multiple dishes for freezing, it's also especially good for small gatherings.
So call me the Green Bean Casserole Lady. I'll just smile knowingly and think to myself, "Yes, a good green bean casserole recipe. It really can light my light."
Freezing time: overnight - two months
Baking time: 90 minutes
Serves 16 in smallish servings for a big dinner
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, caps broken into pieces, stems roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced (don't skimp on these)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1-1/2 cups chicken stock or boullion
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1-1/2 cups cream
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- Additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, if needed
- 2 pounds fresh green beans, stems trimmed, broken into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup panko
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups (about 3 ounces) canned fried onions, chopped
SAUCE In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter on medium heat til melted. Add the mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms are cooked and the mushroom liquid has evaporated. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for about a minute. Sprinkle the mushrooms with flour and stir in as best you can. A tablespoon at a time, stir in the chicken stock, letting each tablespoon become absorbed before adding another. (This will take several minutes, be patient or you'll risk a lumpy mess.) Stir in the wine and cream. Bring to a boil. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the sherry. Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper, if needed. (It should be slightly salty and slightly peppery since the beans themselves are unseasoned.)
BEANS While the sauce cooks, toss the beans and cornstarch well. Transfer to a 9x13 ceramic baking dish. Pour hot mushroom sauce over top. Gently press beans into the sauce so that all the beans are submerged. Cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure there's no air between the beans and the plastic. Wrap with foil. Freeze. Do not thaw before baking.
TOPPING No more than a day before, mix the panko, butter, salt and pepper in a skillet. On medium heat, let the crumbs brown, stirring often, being careful not to burn. Stir in the fried onions.
BAKING Preheat oven to 400F. IMPORTANT: remove plastic wrap from casserole, then replace the foil. Bake for 30 minutes, stir, leave the foil off and bake for another 50 minutes. (If the sauce is too thin, leave in oven, stirring every 5 minutes or so, until it thickens.) Spread topping over the casserole, bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
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Yes, bread crumbs from a French loaf will work fine, but I'd recommend letting them dry first, either by leaving out (cubed) for the next couple of days or tucking (cubed) into the oven for a few minutes.
As for whether or not to freezer, yes, I think that would be fine but I haven't tested it that way so can't say for sure. At minimum, the timing will be affected. But it's also possible that the freezing changes the chemical structure of the beans, breaking down the fiber, and that the 'cooking' process actually starts in the freezer. How's that for the long way of saying, I really don't know? Hope it helps, however!
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A four day adventure around historic Ayutthaya, Bangkok's premier shopping venues and sights, and the cultural and natural splendor of exotic Chiang Mai.
Day by Day Itinerary : Day 1 (Ayutthaya) - Day 2 (Bangkok) - Day 3 (Chiang Mai) - Day 4 (Bangkok)
Day 1 : Ayutthaya - Bangkok
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Located on the bank of the Maenam Chao Phraya, to the west of the city island is Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Built in 1630 by King Prasat Thong to honor his mother, Wat Chai Wattanaram was conceived as a replica of the Angkor temple. A Royal monastery, the temples unique feature is a huge prang which is surrounded by smaller prangs. This symbolizes Mount Meru, the abode of the heavenly gods. Now restored, the temple is also accessible by a long-tailed boat trip from Chankasem Palace Pier. This 1-hour trip to the temple costs approximately 300-400 bahts (round-trip). Entry fee to the temple itself is 20 bahts.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
In 1491, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was located inside the compound of the Grand Palace-the foundations of which are still visible-and served as the royal chapel, as Wat Phra Kaeo does in Bangkok. This Wang Lung Palace (Royal Palace) was built by King U-Thong upon the founding of the city. Used as a residential palace, it became a monastery in the reign of King Ramathibodi I. When King Borom Trai Lokanat commanded the construction of new living quarters, this residential palace was transformed into a temple,and the establishment of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. In Ayutthaya's heyday, this was the largest temple in the city.
The three main chedis which have been restored contain the ashes of three Ayutthaya kings. The temple is situated at the northern end of Si Sanphet Road. The royal chapel does not have any monks and novice inhabitants. Admission fee is 20 bahts.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
Located to the Southeast of the island, this temples lofty chedi is visible from most of the town. The monastery was built in 1900 by King U-thong who granted the temple with the name Wat Pa Kaew. The intention was to create a center of Buddhist studies (Ceylonese Sect). As the temple used to be headed by a patriarch, local people also called it Wat Chao Phraya Thai.
The present name was given granted to the temple by King Naresuan to commemorate a battle fought against the Crown Prince of Burma in 1592. His momentous victory a single-handed combat on the elephant back brought independence to Ayutthaya after 15 years as a Burmese dependent. Within the complex is a huge image of a reclining Buddha in brick and stucco. The chedi is bell-shaped, about 60 meters high, constructed on a mound of raised ground (15 X 32.4 X 32.4 m.) with steps going up to the Buddhist image placed midway to the top. The chedi itself now has a distinct tilt, but still can be entered via the stairs.
The Ubosot or ordination hall is windowless but ventilated by pierced holes stretching down the roof on both walls. Also situated in the compound is King Naresuans statue, which is highly revered by Thais.
Admission fee is 20 baht.
Bang Pa-in Summer Palace
A few miles down the Maenam Chao Phraya from Ayutthaya is the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. The site was first used by the royal court as a summer retreat in the 17th century. However, the Palace was destroyed with the fall of Kingdom of Ayutthaya and was restored by King Rama IV in the mid-19th century. Most of the buildings that exist today date from the reign of King Rama V, who regularly spent his summers there. The structures represent a variety of architectural styles, set in a large park around ponds and waterways. The only royal residence open to the public is the Chiness-style Wehat Chamroon Palace, constructed entirely of materials imported from China. In addition, there is an Italian-style palace, a circular pavilion with steps leading down to a pool, the graceful Thai-style Aisawan Tippaya Asna Pavilion in the middle of a lake, and, across one of the waterways, a Buddhist chapel in the neo-Gothic style with stained-glass windows. Scattered around the extensive gardens are European statues as well as monuments ordered to be built by King Rama V in memory of members of his family, one of them a much-loved Queen who drowned in a boating accident.
Chao Phraya River Cruise
A cruise along the Chao Phaya River and Thonburi?s vast network of canals is an experience no other Asian capital can offer. However, if you have specifically come here for sightseeing, then a trip to Chao Phraya River in Bangkok suits the best.
Moreover, you can see various traditional old houses, temples, shops and Floating Market on a trip to Chao Phraya River. You'll get a nice tour of many of Bangkok's sites, including the Palace, Wat Arun, and some fancy hotels such as the Oriental.
To approach the spot, you can get on the SkyTrain to the Saphan Taksin stop and getting on the river boats there.
Day 2 : Bangkok - Chiang Mai
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep
This famous and important temple founded since 1383 enjoys a prominent position in Chiang Mai, overlooking the city from its mountainside perch. It sits about 3,520 feet above sea level and is accessible via a steep naga staircase comprising around 300 steps.
The temple has a huge golden chedi (spire), within which lie some holy Buddha relics that attract devotees from the world over. To reach the temple itself requires a climb up a naga staircase of 309 steps. For the faint of heart, there's also a funicular cable-car to the top which has just been re-built after several fatal crashes. The fare for the new improved funicular is 20 Baht per person.
The chedi is in a small courtyard at the very peak of the mountain. The courtyard building sits on a larger plaza containing several buildings as well as a lookout point from which you can see, weather permitting, all of Chiang Mai and the surrounding plain. The visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Sunday. The site is situated at the Continuation of Huay Keaw Road, Chiang Mai 50300 Thailand.
Night Bazaar
Though the main Night Bazaar is located in a rather drab three-storey building, this shoppers' paradise also sprawls along the entire Chang Klan Road. The street stalls sell a variety of items, including fine Thai silk, antiques, silver, clothing, handicrafts, CDs, videos, perfumes and watches. However, you should be careful of many imitation branded goods.
It is opened from 6 p.m. until midnight from Monday to Sunday. It is located at 104-1 Chang Klan Road, Chiang Mai 50100 Thailand.
Day 3 : Chiang Mai - Bangkok
Chiang Mai
Doi Inthanon National Park
The park is 1,005 square kilometer located south of Chiang Mai City and is, in parts, mountainous and wild. Species which are not found anywhere else in Thailand can be found here. Doi Inthanon being the Thailand's tallest mountain standing at 2,565 meters, it offers one of the best places in Thailand for bird watching.
On higher ground, one can see wild orchids growing. Trekking tours can be arranged through many agencies in Chiang Mai. It is opened 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday to Sunday. The charge for foreigners is THB200 and Thai is THB20.
Chiang Mai Zoo
The Chiang Mai Zoo has more than 6,000 animals in an environment comprising two waterfalls, reservoirs, an open park, camping spots and animal breeding areas. Among its recent arrivals are 10 penguins, the first ever in Thailand; gibbons, which are bred successfully; and Chayo, the baby elephant, born at the time of the Leonid meteor shower, who became the symbol of the Bangkok Asian Games. The entrance fee for adult is THB40 and for child is THB20.
Day 4 : Bangkok
Pratunam Markets
Pratunam Junction is famous for its street markets, bazaar and local vendors. There is a Nai Lert shopping market in Pratunam, which is very popular for local hand-made products from all over Thailand. You can find Thai fine arts, silk, cotton, wood-carvings, silver articles, pottery, leather products, and a lot more over here. The market also provides T shirts, jeans, shoes, calculators, watches, jewelries and souvenirs all at negotiable prices. Additional available is the food center providing tasty Thai, Chinese, and sea food.
Situated at North West Corner of Pratunam are Petchaburi and Ratchaprarop. Whereas, Pratunam it self is situated at Phayathai, Bangkok.
Panthip Plaza
Panthip Plaza is the best place for IT shopping, located at Petchburi Rd in Pratunam district (opposite the Pratunam?s City Complex and the Amari Watergate hotel). Over here, you should be worry less of the prices as it provides very reasonable price with extensive range. But the vendors at the plaza can merely speak English. Usually, it opens from 10:00 - 20:30 (every day).
You can reach there by the skytrain (BTS) to Ratchathewi station, followed by either hire a tuk-tuk / taxi, or ten minutes walk down to Petchaburi Road.
MBK is the perfect place for those who love shopping in a market style atmosphere but prefer to do so in air-conditioned comfort. Bargaining is a common issue at MBK. However, you should be careful of the products against imitation such as clothes, watches and others.
The opening hours of the MBK center are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Sunday. It is situated at Phayathai Road, Bangkok 10330 Thailand. For more details, you can visit http://www.mbk-center.com or email at firstname.lastname@example.com or contact at: +66 2 620 9000.
Jim Thompson's House and Museum
Jim Thompson?s House and Museum is a small but fine museum, being the former home of the man who saved the Thai silk industry from collapse. It is constructed from six different traditional teak houses; the walls were reassembled from the outside in.
The museum shows Jim Thompson's beautiful collection of art and artifacts from Thailand and Southeast Asia.
It opens at 9 a.m. ? 5 p.m. from Monday to Sunday, last tour is at 4:30 p.m. It is located at Rama I Road, 6 Soi Kasemsan 2, Bangkok 10330 Thailand. For more information, please visit http://www.jimthompsonhouse.com or contact at Tel: +66 2 216 7368
Joe Louis Theater
Joe Louis Theater is the only spot in Bangkok where you can see a live puppet show. It has one-hour daily show, from 10-11am, which includes the story of the Ramayana as well as legends from neighboring Myanmar and India. From 9.30-10am, before the show, you can watch how Thai traditional masks are made. Night shows are usually held on Friday and Saturday from 7.30 p.m. The visiting fee is THB200-600. You can also get souvenirs, from key chains to khon masks.


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