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As the first school in San Francisco to be awarded the coveted LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, San Francisco Waldorf High School begins the 2011-12 academic year with a tremendous accomplishment to celebrate.
The overall goal of the project was to create an environment that is in harmony with the philosophy of Waldorf Education. Perhaps the greatest reflection of this success is the fact that the building itself will be incorporated into the curriculum as an educational resource for environmental studies. The principals of the Waldorf philosophy and the actual building serve as a teaching tool for students, demonstrating how to become actively involved in today's social issues.
In order to achieve the LEED Gold designation, the design team, led by David Bushnell of 450 Architects (parent of Lola, Gr.10 and Lea, Class of 2011) sought improvements that not only make the school environmentally friendly, but also have a positive impact on the daily lives of the students, faculty, and staff. The architects designed SFWHS to connect the students to their environment by visually integrating the building with the surrounding eucalyptus grove. In addition to reducing water usage, increasing energy efficiency, and using a high percentage of recycled and repurposed materials, the architects of the project created better air and light quality that are conducive to learning. To that end, they installed a state-of-the-art HVAC system that monitors and controls the level of carbon dioxide in the classrooms, as CO2 levels are known to directly affect brain function. They also replaced the existing fixed windows with operable wood windows to provide fresh air and give the learning spaces a connection to nature. One teacher remarked that the quality of the light and air was so refreshing that she felt like she was outside.
Achieving this goal was made possible by a strong commitment by the Board of Trustees and the College of Teachers to using the higher standards of Gold Certification as the benchmark against which the project would be measured. Budget constraints and other priorities are often cited as reasons for projects settling for Silver LEED Certification, a much less stringent standard. It took a great deal of will on the part of SFWS to hold itself to the higher standard, especially given the added difficulty of the project being a retrofit of an existing building rather than a new construction. The initial construction timeline was very quick and the faculty and students occupied the building in the Fall of 2007 before all the work was complete. It took until the following summer to finish the important step of installing the cork flooring (a rapidly renewable resource) with low VOC adhesives.
When seeking LEED certification designers and project managers review a list of possible design and construction credits that cover issues such as site, water and energy management, sustainable construction materials, and environmental impact. Upon completion of the project final submission of demonstrations, illustrations and other forms of verification are required. This process can be very time consuming, but it provides a valuable opportunity to evaluate what has been achieved and to examine future improvements in facilities and educational programs. SFWS is committed to advancing a school wide "green agenda" into the future. As an educational institution perhaps the most significant question is how we continue to integrate sustainable practices and values into our educational program.
We are delighted to have architect David Bushnell visiting the 12th grade architecture class on Fridays to discuss sustainable architecture. We look forward to the perspectives of Ben Pittenger, a new high school science teacher, who brings a strong background in environmental sciences to the earth sciences curriculum. At the grade school, our older buildings have been refitted with energy efficient lighting and water saving fixtures. Our K-3 gardening program provides a solid foundation for students' burgeoning environmental science education. Ongoing work lies in continued improvement in areas such as community-wide use of San Francisco's three bin waste system, waste reduction, and understanding and use of sustainable products. Finally, we need to continue exploring how the implicit "greenness" of Waldorf education can be made more explicit where appropriate.
Also leading some of this work are two organizations: the Green Gnomes, a group of grade school parents dedicated to understanding and implementing sustainable practices at the Washington Street campus, and the high school's Environmental Club, comprised mostly of students. Both groups sponsor news ideas and initiatives to raise community awareness around sustainability issues.
Congratulations to the architects, Board of Trustees, faculty and staff who persevered to bring this project to fruition. We invite everyone to join us in continuing our efforts to put sustainability at the forefront of our community's values.


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Cape Vincent resident Darrel J. Aubertine announced today he has accepted a position at the office of the state comptroller as special assistant to the comptroller for external affairs, and will start the job tomorrow.
Mr. Aubertine recently announced his resignation as commissioner of the state Department of Agriculture and Markets; he resigned today from that position.
Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli created the external affairs position to provide direct guidance to distressed municipalities, Mr. Aubertine said. The former chairman of the Jefferson County Board of Legislators said his experience serving municipalities was a factor in the hiring decision.
Ill be working with municipalities, school districts and business organizations to have a more streamlined dialogue with the comptrollers office, he said. Any of those organizations that might be in distress in any way, especially in the rural areas of the state, I can help to be a conduit between them and the comptrollers office.
Mr. Aubertine and Mr. DiNapoli served together as members of the state Assembly. Long in the making, the creation of the external affairs position is part of a larger strategy by the comptroller to help struggling municipalities, Mr. Aubertine said. He said his experience as a local government official in the north country will help him understand the challenges municipalities are facing. Along with his time as a Jefferson County legislator, he served on the Cape Vincent Town Council and as a state senator.
My roots go back to local government, he said, adding that he plans to take a hands-on approach to the job. I will be the guy who might facilitate a team coming in to do something other than an audit to help municipalities.
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By Corey Witt
5:50 pm: At today's NIFA Public Meeting at the Marriott Hotel, NIFA Chairman Ronald Stack said that NIFA would not offer an "opinion or position" on the August 1st referendum on the redevelopment of the Hub Area/Coliseum. The meeting focused more on how NIFA is disappointed at Nassau County for not providing a more comprehensive budget plan for 2011 and beyond. The arena project was only spoken about for less then 10 minutes with NIFA continually stating they have no position on the referendum and will wait until after the public vote.
However, Stack and NIFA gave out a fact sheet that presented NIFA's "Summary of Financial Factors Relating to Proposed Redevelopment and Leasing of the Hub." The sheet had nine points. Here's a summary:
1. Total Cost: NIFA says the total redevelopment cost to the County would exceed $800 million, including interest payments over 30 years.
2. Taxpayer Burden: Project cost would be paid through a property tax increase of 3.5 to 4 percent and the tax would remain in effect for 30 years, regardless of revenues from the project.
3. Potential Future Borrowing: The new arena would cost between $350 and $375 million with only $25 to $50 million left for the rest of the project. Completing the rest of the hub may cost more.
4. Identity of "Tenant": The Islanders are not listed as the original tenant, rather "Arenaco SPE LLC."
5. Surrounding Acreage to Tenant: Extensive acreage surrounding the new arena would be leased to the tenant, which would give control of development of the Hub.
6. Rent Not Guaranteed: The rent from the tenant does not cover estimated annual cost to taxpayers for debt services.
7. Tax Break: The tenant would be exempt from property taxes on the new arena and surrounding acreage.
8. Other Benefits to Tenant: Tenant pays no rent until construction is complete.
9. Risk of Bankruptcy: County would be responsible for all construction costs of new arena if the tenant files bankruptcy.
NIFA ended the new arena/Hub portion of the meeting by saying that if and when the referendum is passed by voters, they then would look into the financial aspects of the project and would then take an official position. Judging by the points on the fact sheet, feel free to make your own judgment if NIFA has or hasn't formed an "official opinion or position."


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By JOHN SERFUSTINISun Advocate Reporter
The story of the new Carbon County Senior Center is much deeper than reported so far. About 300 feet deeper, to be exact.
That is how far down beneath the parking lot the building's geothermal energy system extends. Hidden by asphalt now, 31 wells carry loops of plastic pipe 300 feet down into the earth. At that depth, the temperature is always 69 degrees - give a take a degree - according to County Quality Control Inspector Tom McCrary.
That temperature is cool compared to a July afternoon, but warm in contrast to winter. It doesn't take much energy to get to 72 degrees when you start at 69, and that's the key to the efficiency of the system. In simple terms, all it does is borrow the earth's natural heat to warm air and water in winter, and in summer it absorbs heat from the building and sends it back into the ground to cool things down.
Spence Bowman of Geo-Energy Systems of Cedar City explained that the system circulates a mixture of water and methanol (wood alcohol) to carry the heat to and from the building and ground. This antifreeze moves in closed loops of high-density polyethylene piping.
A maze of pipes, valves and pumps regulate all the circulation involved. Some of the fluid flows under the sidewalks around the building to melt snow and ice. The system does cost more to install than conventional heating and cooling, but the payback over time is in greatly reduced energy expense, McCrary explained. Based on current costs of natural gas and electricity, the system will pay for itself in about nine years. That leaves 91 years of cheap energy for the rest of the building's planned life.
The county expects to get at least a century of use out of the new building. "That means we're building this to serve senior citizens who haven't even been born yet," McCrary said.
This is not new or untested technology. Bowman said his firm has been in business for 12 years and has installed the system in about 25 schools and 15 commercial buildings. The Senior Center is in fact the second building in the county to adopt geothermal power. The county's Utah Department of Natural Resources building on Carbonville Road was the first.
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CANTON St. Lawrence County legislators approved staff changes in the Community Services Department Monday that will save the county about $28,000 immediately and more down the road.
Legislators also authorized county District Attorney Nicole Duve to fill the position of an assistant district attorney who resigned.
In Community Services, Director Angela Doe presented legislators with suggested changes to eliminate two clerk positions vacated by resignations and a social worker position, whose salary is 50 percent paid by her department. The remaining half of the social workers salary is paid through Public Healths certified home health agency, which legislators decided earlier to close.
Im just eliminating my portion of the salary, Ms. Doe said.
Ms. Doe said she thought the duties of the social worker could be handled by other full-time members of her staff while replacing the clerks with two keyboard specialists would fill a void in the department. It will also be jobs for two Public Health employees that would otherwise be let go with the demise of the CHHA.
The salary savings for next year would amount to about $28,000 and an additional $2,000 annually for the next decade based on contract step increases, Ms. Doe said. The county will also save on health insurance costs, Legislator Stephen M. Putman, D-Canton, said.
I want to compliment you on a job well done, Legislator Daniel F. Parker, R-Potsdam, said. Keep going.
Legislators also agreed to fill an assistant district attorneys position to replace Jason Marx, who has accepted a similar job in Clinton County. Among other duties, Mr. Marx, who had been with the department for a little over a year, handles nine justice courts.
Ms. Duve said her office opened 4,100 cases in 2012.
I dont know how many are still open, she said. There could be hold-overs.
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Shop Local! Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets. Weekly Specials Through October 13th & Keeping Calaveras Clean
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Murphys & Angels Camp, CA... Sierra Hills, Angels Food & Sierra Hills Natural Food Markets have been part of the Calaveras community since 1935. High Quality, Great Customer Service and Great Hometown Prices. "We are dedicated to providing the best to our customers. " - Mike Croshaw We've teamed up with local realtor, Leanne Smith, to provide you with FREE reusable shopping bags. Pick yours up in our Murphys' store, coming soon to Angels Camp.
Click Above For Their Weekly Savings. Do you know you can now text your deli orders to the stores? For Sierra Hills Market the number is 209-753-7115. For Angels Food Market the number is (209)-753-7331. Now that is easy!! Senior Days now Tuesdays and Wednesdays! Save 10% When you buy 4 or more bottles of liquor or wine. Remember we already have the best prices on liquor and the biggest local wine selection.
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Calaveras County Sheriff's Logs Through October 7th
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San Andreas, CA...The latest activity logs for the Calaveras County Sheriff's Deputies are enclosed...
We would like to Thank Signal Service for Sponsoring our Law Enforcement Category!
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Tuolumne County Sheriff's Logs Through October 6th
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2015 08:44 PM
Sonora, CA....Below are the the latest Tuolumne County Sheriff's Logs
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Traffic Update....Mult-Vehicle Accident Closes Hwy 49 Closed South Of Drytown
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2015 04:50 PM
Sutter Creek, CA...There is a major traffic collision on SR-49 south of Vaira Ranch Rd, south of Drytown. with several vehicles involved. Traffic is being diverted onto old SR-49. No estimated time of re-opening.
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Rural Leader Testifies to Effects of Marijuana Cultivation on California's Water Quality
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2015 02:40 PM
Sacramento, CA....Last week, Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Second Vice Chair and Tehama County Supervisor Bob Williams testified before the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) in support of their proposed Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs) for medicinal cannabis cultivation. "The immediate threat to water quality posed by marijuana cultivation has increased dramatically in recent years as our rural counties have seen a continual expansion of the scale and volume of individual grow sites," said Williams. "On behalf of California's rural leaders, I applaud the Central Valley Water Board for taking steps to address the effects of marijuana cultivation on our state's water quality."
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Traffic Update...Rollover Accident On Hwy 108 Near Little Sweden
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2015 02:15 PM
Long Barn, CA...CHP is reporting a minor injury rollover accident near Little Sweden. Please use caution in the area....
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Calaveras County Disaster Relief Center Offers Assistance
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2015 11:04 AM
San Andreas, CA...Have you been affected by the Butte Fire? Help is available through the Disaster Relief Center (DRC), conveniently located at the Calaveras County Government Center at 891 Mountain Ranch Road in San Andreas. Several government and service agencies are available to offer assistance. Fire recovery officials encourage anyone affected by the fire to visit the DRC and learn more about the available resources.
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Democratic Presidential Debate Viewing Party & Introducing John (Jack) Garamendi, Jr.
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2015 09:55 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Calaveras County Democratic Central Committee (CCDCC) will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday October 13 at 5:00 PM - Round Table Pizza, 27 N. Main Street, Angels Camp. All Calaveras residents are invited to attend. The meeting will be addressed by John (Jack) Garamendi, candidate for Calaveras County Supervisor, District Two in 2016. Jack is an experienced leader and a fifth generation Calaveras resident who promises respect for our past and a vision for the future of our County..
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State of Jefferson Town Hall Meeting San Andreas, Wednesday, October 14, 2015 sponsored by CCRP
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2015 09:00 AM
San Andreas, CA...On Wednesday, October 14th, all who live in Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne Counties are invited to attend a Town Hall Meeting, sponsored by the Calaveras County Republican Party. Our guest speaker will be Steve Baird, representing the State of Jefferson. The meeting begins at 6:30 PM., at the Metropolitan Event Center, 55 Main Street, San Andreas. Efforts to form a 51st State have been growing in your neighboring rural counties, whose residents have grown tired of not having a voice in government, where actions and decisions are based on the voters from greater Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay areas.
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Pink in the Night in Honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2015 01:25 AM
San Andreas, CA...Mark Twain Medical Center ia promoting the importance of early detection of breast cancer, followed by prompt treatment, saves lives. The annual 'Pink in the Night' opening ceremony October 1st, in Valley Springs kicked off the month of awareness. All those who currently have breast cancer, survivors and support providers were invited to light a candle in tribute to those who are currently battling breast cancer, in remembrance of those that bravely lost their battle, or ones that have survived the disease.
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Isiah Fowler Found Guilty In His Sister Leila Fowler's Death
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/06/2015 06:43 PM
San Andreas, CA...Superior Court Judge Thomas Smith found 14 year old Isiah Fowler guilty in the death of his sister Leila Fowler. He will face sentencing for second degree murder on November 2nd for the April 27, 2013 stabbing death. Initially the then 12 year old told law enforcement that a grey haired intruder stabbed his 8 year old sister.
Above is the flier for Leila's Candlelight Vigil and a photo of the crowd. On the coverage side we will always remember hearing scanner traffic of a juvenile being transported with multiple stab wounds and the air ambulance ordered for Mark Twain Medical Center's helipad and hearing the medi-flight canceled as Leila had passed away before she arrived.
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Homeowner Shoots Suspect Fleeing From Deputies
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/06/2015 12:37 PM
Sonora, CA...A Tuolumne County deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on a motorcycle early this morning. Brian Reynolds of Placerville evaded deputies and led a short pursuit into a neighborhood on Cavalieri Road, where he ditched his motorcycle in some bushes. To avoid capture, Reynolds attempted to force his way into a Sonora home occupied by James St. Clair.
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Black Mass Review: Gangster's Paradise? ~ By Brett Bunge
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/06/2015 12:08 PM
Hollywood, CA...Near the beginning of Black Mass, Johnny Depp, portraying Boston crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, tells his young son that he should only "punch someone when no one is looking." It's an apt statement to describe the elder Bulger, who lingers in the background until it's time to strike. It also applies to the film itself, which—while flawed—is a dark and understated crime drama that concerns itself with backroom dealings, shady meetings, and at times, shocking violence, most of it committed by Bulger himself.
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General Mills Issues Voluntary Recall Of Cheerios & Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal Produced At Its Lodi Plant
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/06/2015 10:48 AM
Lodi, CA...General Mills is voluntarily recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios cereal produced at its Lodi, California facility on certain dates in July of this year because of an undeclared allergen – wheat – with potential adverse health effects. Because this recall relates to an undeclared allergen, this is a Class I product recall.
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Let The Airola Family Fight For You
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/06/2015 10:22 AM
San Andreas, CA..."The Airola Family has been representing people in the Motherlode since 1916. After 99 years, who has more passion than the Airola Family to fight for victims of the Butte Fire? We're fighting for our family, we're fighting for our friends, and we'll fight for you."
Traffic Update...Possible Injury Accident On Hwy 49 & Center Street
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/06/2015 08:24 AM
Mokelumne Hill, CA...CHP is reporting a pickup 20ft off the roadway and glass around vehicle and on roadway.
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Traffic Update...Injury Accident Near Hwy 108 & OByrnes Ferry Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/06/2015 08:05 AM
Jamestown, CA...Emergency crews are working an accident on Hwy 108 & OByrnes Ferry were a Semi-Truck, Van and a street sweeper have been involved in an accident. Traffic is being affected. Please expect delays in the area...
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CDSS Announces Disaster CalFresh (D - CalFresh) Federally Known As The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D - SNAP) Relief For Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/06/2015 08:00 AM
Calaveras County, CA...The California Department of Social Services has announced Calaveras County is eligible to receive CalFresh Disaster Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, has approved Calaveras County for the Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) as a result of the September 9, 2015 Butte Fire incident. Any household that resided within or worked within one of the designated affected areas of Mokelumne Hill, Mountain Ranch, Sheep Ranch, Glencoe, West Point, Wilseyville, San Andreas and Rail Road Flat at the time of the September 9, 2015 Butte Fire incident and suffered disaster losses may be eligible to receive temporary D-CalFresh assistance.
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Governor Brown Signs Assisted Suicide Law
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President Obama On The Trans-Pacific Partnership
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/05/2015 01:34 PM
Washington, DC...I've spent every day of my presidency fighting to grow our economy and strengthen our middle class. That means making sure our workers have a fair shot to get ahead here at home, and a fair chance to compete around the world. My approach to trade has been guided by a unifying principle: leveling the playing field for American workers and businesses, so we can export more products stamped Made in America all over the world that support higher-paying American jobs here at home.
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Traffic Update....Non-Injury Accident Blocking A Lane On Hwy 108
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/05/2015 12:45 PM
Jamestown, CA...CHP is reporting a lane blocked by a vehicle involved in a non-injury accident near Hwy 108 & Main Street in Jamestown. Please use caution in the area....
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Tuolumne County Sheriff On Potential Violence At Summerville High School
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/05/2015 12:26 PM
Sonora, CA... It is very important for the public to understand this is a very sensitive and complex case. It is particularly unsettling when our most precious assets, which are our students and their teachers, are targets for violence. It would not have been possible to move forward with the investigation without the cooperation of the Summerville High School Administration, staff and students. The facts are as follows: On September 30, 2015, Summerville High School's administration contacted the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office reporting that three students were planning to shoot faculty members and students...
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Rosendo Gregory Rojas Oct. 7, 1990 – Sept. 11, 2015
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/05/2015 11:40 AM
Angels Camp, CA…A Gathering of Remmembrance for Rosendo Gregory Rojas, 1990 – 2015 will be held on October 18th from 12-4pm at Utica Park in Angels Camp. Please join family and friends as we celebrate the life of a most special beautiful soul. Please bring your memories in writing as keepsakes for "His-Story" for the family.
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The Grapeful Dead Stomp The Competition & Take Top Grape Stomp Honors ~ Lots Of Video & Photos
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/05/2015 09:44 AM
Murphys, CA...The Grapeful Dead stomping team of Jennifer & Dale Marcum took the 2015 Championships with a stunning total of 18.31 lbs of juice. After round after round of preliminary stomps, two semifinal heats and the championship round it was The Grapeful Dead from Los Gatos, Sushi & Waswabi from Hercules, Don't Stop Till You from San Jose, The Wright Stuff from Hercules, Hatcher Winery from Murphys, Pressing Matters from Angels Camp, Chico Crushers from Chico, Mucker Truckers from Burlingame, Fresno 55 Wine from Fresno & Get Hammered from Murphys.
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Fuddruckers to Provide Free Lunch in San Andreas Today for Residents Impacted by Butte Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/05/2015 09:04 AM
San Andreas, CA...In coordination with Calaveras County and the American Red Cross, the Fuddruckers' food trailer will be at the Disaster Recover Center on
Monday, October 5, 2015 at noon
providing free lunch for up to 500 residents. The community event is to be held at the Government Complex at 891 Mountain Ranch Rd, San Andreas in Calaveras County...
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The Harvest Fest Is Underway In Copperopolis
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/04/2015 01:27 PM
Copperopolis, CA…The Copperopolis Town Square's Harvest Fest is underway! With perfect temps, lots of vendors, live music sponsored by Cal-Tel, carriage rides, great food and of course pumpkins. Come on out and enjoy till 4pm today!
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Watch a Movie This Week at the Best Theatre in the Mother Lode...Angels Six Theatres!
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/04/2015 09:01 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Angels 6 Theatres in historic Angels Camp is the best place to see a movie in the Mother Lode. Click Below for full schedule.
Check Out the Latest Movies at Angels 6 Theatres Above!
The Big Inaugural Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Patch Is Sunday From 10am – 4pm!
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 10:04 AM
Copperopolis, CA...Come on out to our 1st Annual Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch on Sunday October 4th, 10-4pm! Peppermint Carriage Co. will be providing free Horse and Buggy rides around The Square! Photo ops for the entire family! Face Painting, Bounce House, Arts and Crafts for The Kids and Bob The Balloon Guy will be here! Old Skool Pie-Pizza, Smokin' Barrel Cafe, Stacy's Famous Tacos and Chile will be here with Yummy Foods! Cipponeri Family Farms will be bringing a huge variety of Pumpkins, Gourds, Haybales, Corn Stalks and of course Yummy Fall Fruits and Veggies! Our vendors will have your favorite Fall Foods, Jams and Jellies, Fresh Baked Goods, Honeys, Crafts, Home Decor, Live Music by The Shakers playing Roots Music, Blues, Country and Rockabilly! Fun Activities Planned for the Kids! A Great Day for The Entire Family!
Traffic Update...Possible Injury Accident On Hwy 26 & Overturned Van Near North Fork Bridge
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/03/2015 11:42 AM
West Point, CA...Hwy 26 seems to be the trouble spot this morning. There is a possible injury accident near Red Corral Road and an overturned van near the North Fork Bridge. Please use caution in these areas....
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Presidential Weekly Address: Congress Should Do its Job and Pass a Serious Budget
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/03/2015 11:32 AM
Washington, DC... Hi, everybody. Yesterday, we learned that our businesses created another 118,000 new jobs in September. That makes 67 straight months of job creation, and 13.2 million new jobs in all. But we would be doing even better if we didn't have to keep dealing with crises in Congress every few months. And especially at a time when the global economy is softening, our own growth could slow if Congress doesn't do away with harmful austerity measures.
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The Big Keepsake Ornament Debut Is This Weekend At Middleton's Gold Crown Hallmark
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/03/2015 09:19 AM
Angels Camp, CA…This Weekend, at Middleton's Gold Crown Hallmark capture the memories and share the fun at Keepsake Ornament Debut!! Join Middleton's Hallmark to Celebrate and be the first to see over 100 New Memories!! Barbie's Back First In Series! Hear the sound of the Holiday Darth Vader, Frozen's Let It Go and a Classic Guitar The Plays Feliz Navidad! So bring home the traditions that bring you together at Middleton's Gold Crown Hallmark Debut This Saturday, 9-5 & Sunday 11-4 in Angels Camp In The Mark Twain Shopping Center! Middleton's Gold Crown Hallmark Where You Get Rewards Every Time You Shop!!
Bret Harte Bullfrogs Defeat Summerville Bears 29-28 Friday Night ~ Photos By Jeff Rasmussen
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/03/2015 08:25 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The Bret Harte Bullfrogs hosted the Summerville Bears in a Mother Lode League Football match up Friday night. After falling into a two touchdown hole early in the game the Frogs clawed their way back into the game and held off the Bears in a last minute try for a two point conversion. It was a great win for Bret Harte.
We would like to thank Jeff Rasmussen for the great photos below. Click above to view them and many more at the original resolution sent in if parents or friends want to save them.
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The Big 49er Motors El Nino Sale
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 05:53 PM
49er Motors Pre- El Nino Sale. All the forecasts are calling for a wet winter, come on down today and get into a new Car, Truck or SUV today. We have many 4x4 and AWD vehicles in stock and ready for new homes. We can finance most anyone from terrible to great credit. Our service center services all makes and models, we can do everything from simple oil changes to engine and transmission replacements. Call for an appointment today.209-736-4949
2007 Cadillac Sts AWD, V8 4.6L 320hp, Adaptive Cruise Control, Navigation,Heated & Cooling Front Seats, Heated Back Seats, Steering Wheel Controls W/Heated Steering Wheel, Leather, Moonroof, Dual Power Seats, Dvd/Mp3 Cd Player W/Bose Speakers, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Keyless Start. Full-Size Luxury Car, Nimble Road Feel For This Size Of Car, Powerful Engine, All Wheel Drive Ready For All Adventures With Bose Stereo Is One Of The Best In Its Class. ON SALE $11,949 VIN:1G6DC67A270123175
2007 Acura MDX, V6 VTEC 3.7L AWD, Technology Package, Traction Control, Stability Control, Keyless Entry, A/c, Rear A/C, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Am/Fm W/Mp3 Multi Disc Premium Sound, Satalite Feature, Navigation System, DvD System, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Dual Power & Heated Seats, Leather, Third Row, Moon Roof. This Is Luxury At Its Finest!!! ON SALE $17,949 VIN:2HNYD28417H532805
2011 Chevrolet HHR LT, 4 Cyl 2.2L 155 Hp Flex Fuel FWD, Traction Control, Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Mp3 Cd Player, Dual Air Bags W/ F&R Head Curtain Air Bags, Power Driver Seat. These HHR's Have Distinctive Styling; Supple Ride & Versatile And Roomy Interior.
2007 Dodge Dakota SLT 4x4 Quad Cab, V8 4.7L Magnum, NEW TIRES, Power Windows, Power Doorlocks, Rear Slidng Window, Cruise Control, Fog Lights, Bed Liner, Single Disc Cd Player. The Dakota Has The Dodge Power In A Perfect Size Truck Fit For Anyone!!!! ON SALE $14,449 VIN:1D7HW48N27S164931
2008 Dodge Ram 2500 HEMI 4x4 Quad Cab,V8 5.7L 330.Hp, BRAND NEW TOYO TIRES!! Cd Player, Air Conditioner, Cruise Control, Rear Slider Window, Power Windows, Power Locks, Bedliner, Tow Package. Come Check Out This Hemi Powered Truck Before Its Gone! ON SALE $19,949 VIN:3D7KS28D18G205295
2005 GMC Yukon XL Denali ONE OWNER 1500 AWD, V8 6.0L 335hp, 3rd row seating, Power Windows, Power DoorLocks, Cruise Control, Tilt Wheel, Navigation System w/Multi Disc Cd Player, Dvd System, Leather Interior, Moonroof, Privacy Glass, Roof Rack, Towing Package. Hard To Find Color Thats This Clean And Only Having One Owner Wont Last Long!!!!!! ON SALE $15,949 VIN:1GKFK66U15J215149
2010 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, V6 4.0L 236hp 4x4, Tow Package W/trailer Brake Installed, Bedliner W/Adjustable Tie Downs, Back Up Cam In Rear View Mirror, Power Windows/Locks, Steering Wheel Controls, Cruise Control, Toyota Bluetooth Set Up, JBL Stereo & Speakers W/Built In Subwoofer, Aux Hookup, Side Curtain Airbags, Lots Of Service Records. ONE OWNER CLEAN CARFAX On The Legendary Toyota Truck You Dont Want To Miss This ON SALE $25,949 VIN:5TEMU4FNXAZ708273
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The 2015 Grape Stomp Is Saturday! Many Of The Proceeds To Benefit Butte Fire Victims & Non-Profits
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/01/2015 02:46 PM
Murphys, CA ~ The Calaveras Winegrape Alliance joins with all of Calaveras County in thanking the firefighters and emergency personnel, many of whom are still on the job or on fire lines, for their heroic efforts in fighting the Butte Fire. Like everyone, we mourn for the lives taken by all the fires, and the loss of homes and property suffered by so many. We are so grateful that the Highway 4 corridor is untouched by the fire and that our wineries and tasting rooms are open and operating. The 22nd Annual Calaveras Grape Stomp will go on as planned on October 3rd in Murphys Park. To support those left in need after the fire, proceeds from the sale of Grape Stomp T-Shirts will be donated to the Calaveras Community Foundation's Disaster Relief Fund. And, as always, all proceeds from the Silent Auction will be donated to local non-profit groups, many of whom are also involved in disaster relief.
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Join Us Tonight For Live Streaming Of Bret Harte Football Frogs WIN 29-28
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 05:31 PM
San Andreas, CA....Join us tonight for Live MLL Football as Summerville Bears visit the Bret Harte Bullfrogs. We will be streaming the Varsity Game starting between 7:30 & 8pm
Fire Update...Firefighters Working Fire Near Mitchell Mill Road & Blue Mountain Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 05:16 PM
West Point, CA...Firefighters from ground and air are working a smoldering 1 1/2 acre vegetation fire. They will get this one taken care of quickly.
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Sonora Man Arrested After Lengthy Vehicle & Foot Pursuit
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 05:12 PM
Sonora, CA...Sonora's Matthew Dale Miller was arrested for Evading Arrest, DUI, Drug Possession & outstanding warrants after an eventful vehicle chase and foot pursuit. Yesterday at 6:37pm a Tuolumne County Sheriff's Deputy initiated pursuit of a suspect in a 93 Acura Integra for a speed violation. The TSO Deputy lost sight of the suspect in the Twain Harte area.
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Traffic Update...Hit & Run With Injuries In Sonora
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 02:43 PM
Sonora, CA...Law enforcement is on hand and investigating an incident where a brown pickup sped through a gate near the entrance to Apple Valley Estates. The gate hit and injured a person.
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Tips To Help Improve Retirement Confidence
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 02:32 PM
Murphys, CA...Click Below To Watch A Video On Tips to Help Improve Retirement Confidence
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Free Shopping Bags At Sierra Hills Market From Leanne Smith
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 02:07 PM
Murphys, CA...Excited to announce a new partnership with my company and the Crowshaw family that owns Sierra Hills market and Angels Food market. We have been working on this project for a couple of months. We both wanted to do something that would serve our community. So we came up with the idea of shopping bags, because of the 1,000"s of plastic shopping bags that are used every month at his families stores. We did our research and discovered that 95% of those bags are not recycled, and that there is a huge impact on our environment here in Calaveras county! So, Starting today when you go into the Murphys store you will see a display by the magazines. It's for a FREE shopping bag. If you use one of these bags just 11 times you are making a huge difference in our environment! You can also find a schedule of free classes for the month of October. Additional racks will be at the murphys health food store and angels food market in the next few weeks.
Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Updates
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 10:50 AM
Lumberjack Day Is ON For Tomorrow
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/02/2015 10:06 AM
West Point, CA...Hey everyone in Amador & Calaveras Counties, this Saturday is the 41st Lumberjack Days in West Point! Come join us for the day. The Butte Fire affected us all. Many of us were brought together at the Jackson Rancheria evacuation center. As Red Cross volunteers and evacuees ourselves, we watched one town after another enter the Rancheria and then get to leave.
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Fall Into Great Savings With Twilight Tee Times At Greenhorn Creek
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2015 02:12 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Today marks the Autumnal Equinox, and the days will start getting shorter from here on out. Have you booked your Twilight tee time to take advantage of savings and sunlight? Twilight tee times start at 2:00 pm, Super Twilight starts at 4:00 pm!
Arnold Ace Home Center's Big Fall Sale
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/01/2015 11:43 PM
Arnold, CA...Arnold Ace Home Center has everything you need for your home for fall. There are pages and pages of savings below....
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Butte Fire Reaches 100% Containment! Final Update On Actual Fire
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/01/2015 10:55 PM
San Andreas, CA...As of 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1st the Butte Fire was 100% contained, at 70,868 acres. There are no road closures, and all evacuations have been lifted. From this point forward, there will be no further updates on the Butte Fire. To report smoke or hot spots in the Butte Fire area, please call 209 754-1187. To report damage to fences or roads that was caused by fire suppression activity, not the fire itself, please call 209-754-2708.
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Murphys to Markleeville – "The Schedule" – October 2 to October 10
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/01/2015 12:28 PM
Arnold, CA..."The Schedule" is published every Thursday by the Bear's Lair and includes everything happening from Murphys to Markleeville. For more detailed info visit
The Schedule
. Please come by and pick one up or contact Bear's Lair at
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Mass Shooting At Umpqua Community College
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/01/2015 11:48 AM
Roseburg, OR...According to Oregon State Police as many as 15 casualties at Umpqua Community College as the result of a mass shooting. The initial reports started coming in before 10:45am.
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Butte Fire Debris Cleanup Efforts Begin
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/01/2015 10:58 AM
San Andreas, CA...Beginning Wednesday, September 30, the Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency initiated efforts under the CalRecycle-Calaveras County Butte Fire Debris Removal Project by sending in teams from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to remove household hazardous waste and conduct asbestos assessment and sampling from all residential properties in the areas affected by the Butte Fire. Work will begin in the following areas and progress through the affected areas: The western portion of Jesus Maria Road. The southern portion of Mountain Ranch Road
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MTV Geek floated a rumor that, hot on the heels of Disney purchasing Lucasfilm for nearly $4 billion, the Mouse House is in discussions to purchase Hasbro – and with it the Dungeons & Dragons brand.
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7 U.S. Code § 4908 - Assessment procedures
(a) Persons responsible for remittance of assessments; recordkeeping; equal and unitary assessments
(1) Each handler required to pay assessments under a plan, as provided for under section 4906 (f) of this title, shall be responsible for payment to the Board, as it may direct, of the assessments. A handler also shall collect from any producer, or shall deduct from the proceeds paid to any producer, on whose watermelons a producer assessment is made, the assessments required to be paid by the producer. The handler shall remit producer assessments to the Board as the Board directs. Such handler shall maintain a separate record with respect to each producer for whom watermelons were handled. Such records shall indicate the total quantity of watermelons handled by the handler, including those handled for producers and for the handler, the total quantity of watermelons handled by the handler that are included under the terms of the plan, as well as those that are exempt under the plan, and such other information as may be prescribed by the Board. To facilitate the collection and payment of assessments, the Board may designate different handlers or classes of handlers to recognize differences in marketing practices or procedures used in any State or area. The handler shall be assessed an equal amount as the producer. No more than one assessment on a producer nor more than one assessment on a handler shall be made on any watermelons.
(A) If importers are subject to the plan, each importer required to pay assessments under the plan shall be responsible for payment of the assessment to the Board, as the Board may direct.
(B) The assessment on imported watermelons shall be equal to the combined rate for domestic producers and handlers and shall be paid by the importer to the Board at the time of the entry of the watermelons into the United States.
(C) Each importer required to pay assessments under the plan shall maintain a separate record that includes a record of—
(i) the total quantity of watermelons imported into the United States that are included under the terms of the plan;
(b) Inspection of records
Handlers and importers responsible for payment of assessments under subsection (a) of this section shall maintain and make available for inspection by the Secretary such books and records as required by the plan and file reports at the times, in the manner, and having the content prescribed by the plan, to the end that information and data shall be made available to the Board and to the Secretary that is appropriate or necessary to the effectuation, administration, or enforcement of this chapter or of any plan or regulation issued under this chapter.
(c) Confidentiality of information; disclosure authority; general or violation statements; penalties; removal from office
All information obtained under subsections (a) and (b) of this section shall be kept confidential by all officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture and of the Board, and only such information so furnished or acquired as the Secretary deems relevant shall be disclosed by them, and then only in a suit or administrative hearing brought at the direction, or on the request, of the Secretary, or to which the Secretary or any officer of the United States is a party, and involving the plan with reference to which the information to be disclosed was furnished or acquired. Nothing in this subsection shall be deemed to prohibit—
(1) the issuance of general statements based on the reports of a number of handlers or importers subject to a plan if such statements do not identify the information furnished by any person; or
(2) the publication by direction of the Secretary of the name of any person violating any plan together with a statement of the particular provisions of the plan violated by such person.
Any such officer or employee violating the provisions of this subsection shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, and shall be removed from office.
Source(Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1649,Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1626; Pub. L. 103–189, § 8(g),Dec. 14, 1993, 107 Stat. 2262.)
1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–189, § 8(g)(1), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–189, § 8(g)(2), inserted "and importers" after "Handlers".
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 103–189, § 8(g)(3), inserted "or importers" after "handlers".
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(Because there was more to say about my sixteen year old body, apparently. Whatever, I ain't questioning the muse.)
When I was sixteenish, I lost a significant amount of weight. I didn't do it on purpose, and I didn't notice until a classmate made a big to-do about telling me to turn to the side and then proclaiming "Ah! Where's Arwyn? It's like she disappeared!" (I did not thank him.) I weighed somewhere in the vicinity of 100lb less than I do now (I don't know my current weight, and only vaguely knew it then). I'm supposed to pine for that weight, that body, because I was sixteen and svelte and sexy, or something.
Except I was also getting migraines multiple times per week.
Except I was still "too fat", still mocked and attacked in the halls, still told by my entire culture I was ugly and lazy and unfit merely by existing.
Except I was so anemic I couldn't walk a mile, much less run it, not because I was "out of shape" but because my muscles were suffocating, demanding oxygen I couldn't give to them because my red blood cells were too small or nonexistent.
Except I lost that weight by accidentally not eating, by having nothing but three giant Mountain Dews at school (thanks defunding of public schools, for making overpriced undernourishing vending machines the only way for our district to buy textbooks), near passing out in Drama after classes, eating whatever I could find as soon as I got home, barely eating at dinner an hour later because I was still stuffed (my stomach too-small from nearly 24 hours with nothing but liquids), and doing it all again the next day.
And this is the body I'm supposed to be nostalgic for, am supposed to think was "better" than the fatter, flappier, floppier, fitter one I have now? This is the body people call "healthier" just because it had less mass?
I have more pains now, and less energy, it's true. But that's aging (and an old roller coaster injury and endless parenting) doing its work on me, and is to some extent inevitable. I also have more skills, and fewer mood swings. Less anemia, and a broader palate. Two children, and an amazing lifemate. Fewer hang-ups, and more orgasms. More strength, and less fear of asking for help. Less self-hatred, and more compassion for that small, hurting, hurtful voice inside that calls me ugly. I have hands that soothe and heal, legs that take me wherever I ask them to, arms that carry my children no matter how big they get, a brain that's clever and mostly kind, and scars from skin that's stretched to protect me when I felt I would burst from the crazy, when my meds fucked me up, when I made two babies, when I fed two children, when I learned to run, when I relearned to walk, when I lived and lived and lived.
My body was never "perfect", never acceptable by my society's standards. My breasts grew in pointing down, my skin scarred silver stripes just from becoming a teen, and I have always, always been called fat in one form or another. I learned so early I had a choice of how to feel, give in to labels of "freak" and attack myself, or say "fuck you" to the entire flawed and too often fatal system. The idea we have to love our bodies, no matter the pain or difficulties they come with, is as oppressive as the one that says we can't because we are "imperfect" for whatever of ten thousand supposed reasons, but we can, we CAN, if we choose, if we want — and for me, for fat and finally healing me, it feels revolutionary.
And even better, it feels fabulous.


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I live on my own in Fonthill, On with my 2 pet rats Charcoal and Joey. I have grown up fostering animals, working in first response care, and currently working towards becoming a vet and opening a moblie clinic.
Well, im a musician, i play 5 instruments and I love to sing and ive been told by almost everyone that has heard me that im amazing at it. I also sing in musicals and i lvoe to act with a passion. I started the Day Of Silence at my school to promote Anti gay bullying, im bisexual but mostly into girls so yeah ^___^ I have an obsession with jewelry (mostly bracelets), My iPod, Christofer Drew, Singing, dreaming, drawing, LOVE PEACE AND HARMONY, i love furry and stoner hats, also band tees and skinny jeans, and my vibram five finger shoes :3 Im known in my school as the music and activist chick, i won most musical in my yearbook too, My only dream is to become a musician, Love Is My Weapon (im a pacifist) and i have the boy that ive always dreamed of, Kayden <3
If you dance, smile, sing, laugh, and spread peace each day, I promise, you will not regret this life.
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Wednesday: Partly cloudy. High of 61. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Wednesday night: Partly cloudy. Low of 54. Winds less than 5 mph.
EVENT OF THE DAY: Haunted Halloween Hike
Venture to the Alley Pond Environmental Center for a spooky trail walk, ghost stories and hot cocoa. Costumes welcome! Be sure to bring a flashlight and comfy, hike appropriate shoes. Note that space is limited. The Haunted Halloween Hike begins at 6:30 p.m. and is recommended for kids between the ages of 8 and 12. Admission is $7 for members and $13 for non-member. Click here for more info or to submit an event of your own
City Council to vote on raising cigarette purchase age
In the latest move to snuff out smoking in New York, the City Council could vote Wednesday to bar anyone under the age of 21 from buying cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Read more: NBC New York
Brown University students shout Commissioner Kelly off the stage as he attempted lecture on policing
New York City's top cop got stopped and dissed Tuesday by student protesters at Brown University. Read more: New York Daily News
New York attorney general probes racial profiling allegations against Barneys, Macy's
New York's attorney general is investigating allegations of racial profiling at Macy's and Barneys' flagship Manhattan locations after at least three black customers recently accused the stores and police of harassing them. Read more: NBC New York
City attorney to appeals court: halt stop-and-frisk ruling
A judge's ruling that the NYPD's stop-and-frisk tactics are unconstitutional has created chaos and confusion among officers, a city lawyer told a federal appeals panel Tuesday. Read more: CBS New York/AP
New York gas stations won't be powerless in future storms
After superstorm Sandy, there was fuel in gas station pumps, but without electricity, no one could fill up their tanks. Read more: CBS New York
American support for death penalty falls to 60 percent: Gallup
Sixty percent of Americans favor capital punishment for convicted murderers, the lowest percentage since 1972, according to a Gallup poll released on Tuesday. Read more: Reuters


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Read: The NHL's Strange Donald Fehr Move
In the NY Post, Larry Brooks writes of the NHL's move on Friday to attempt to keep Donald Fehr representing the players and in the boardroom.
Brooks writes, "Stop and think for a moment. Here is the league that just over a week ago was doing everything in its power to keep Don Fehr out of the bargaining process, and is now going to court to ensure he continues to represent the players in the bargaining process."
He adds, "for weeks now, the NHL has sent its messengers to deliver the message the NHLPA is not truly united behind Fehr and union leadership; that the players, left to their own decision-making process, would rush to accept whatever the league at the time had on the table."
The players were told during their meetings with the owners in NY that bringing Donald Fehr back into the process would be a deal breaker.
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28 U.S. Code § 157 - Procedures
(a) Each district court may provide that any or all cases under title 11 and any or all proceedings arising under title 11 or arising in or related to a case under title 11 shall be referred to the bankruptcy judges for the district.
(1) Bankruptcy judges may hear and determine all cases under title 11 and all core proceedings arising under title 11, or arising in a case under title 11, referred under subsection (a) of this section, and may enter appropriate orders and judgments, subject to review under section 158 of this title.
(2) Core proceedings include, but are not limited to—
(B) allowance or disallowance of claims against the estate or exemptions from property of the estate, and estimation of claims or interests for the purposes of confirming a plan under chapter 11, 12, or 13 of title 11 but not the liquidation or estimation of contingent or unliquidated personal injury tort or wrongful death claims against the estate for purposes of distribution in a case under title 11;
(N) orders approving the sale of property other than property resulting from claims brought by the estate against persons who have not filed claims against the estate;
(O) other proceedings affecting the liquidation of the assets of the estate or the adjustment of the debtor-creditor or the equity security holder relationship, except personal injury tort or wrongful death claims; and
(3) The bankruptcy judge shall determine, on the judge's own motion or on timely motion of a party, whether a proceeding is a core proceeding under this subsection or is a proceeding that is otherwise related to a case under title 11. A determination that a proceeding is not a core proceeding shall not be made solely on the basis that its resolution may be affected by State law.
(4) Non-core proceedings under section 157 (b)(2)(B) of title 28, United States Code, shall not be subject to the mandatory abstention provisions of section 1334 (c)(2).
(5) The district court shall order that personal injury tort and wrongful death claims shall be tried in the district court in which the bankruptcy case is pending, or in the district court in the district in which the claim arose, as determined by the district court in which the bankruptcy case is pending.
(1) A bankruptcy judge may hear a proceeding that is not a core proceeding but that is otherwise related to a case under title 11. In such proceeding, the bankruptcy judge shall submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law to the district court, and any final order or judgment shall be entered by the district judge after considering the bankruptcy judge's proposed findings and conclusions and after reviewing de novo those matters to which any party has timely and specifically objected.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the district court, with the consent of all the parties to the proceeding, may refer a proceeding related to a case under title 11 to a bankruptcy judge to hear and determine and to enter appropriate orders and judgments, subject to review under section 158 of this title.
(d) The district court may withdraw, in whole or in part, any case or proceeding referred under this section, on its own motion or on timely motion of any party, for cause shown. The district court shall, on timely motion of a party, so withdraw a proceeding if the court determines that resolution of the proceeding requires consideration of both title 11 and other laws of the United States regulating organizations or activities affecting interstate commerce.
Source(Added Pub. L. 98–353, title I, § 104(a),July 10, 1984, 98 Stat. 340; amended Pub. L. 99–554, title I, §§ 143, 144 (b),Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3096; Pub. L. 103–394, title I, § 112,Oct. 22, 1994, 108 Stat. 4117; Pub. L. 109–8, title VIII, § 802(c)(1),Apr. 20, 2005, 119 Stat. 145.)
For information regarding constitutionality of certain provisions of this section, as added by section 104(a) ofPub. L. 98–353, see Congressional Research Service, The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation, Appendix 1, Acts of Congress Held Unconstitutional in Whole or in Part by the Supreme Court of the United States.
2005—Subsec. (b)(2)(P). Pub. L. 109–8added subpar. (P).
1994—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 103–394added subsec. (e).
1986—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 99–554, in subpar. (B) substituted "interests" for "interest" and inserted reference to chapter 12, and in subpar. (G) inserted a comma after "annul".
Effective Date of 2005 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 109–8effective 180 days after Apr. 20, 2005, and not applicable with respect to cases commenced under Title 11, Bankruptcy, before such effective date, except as otherwise provided, see section 1501 ofPub. L. 109–8, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 11.
Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 103–394effective Oct. 22, 1994, and not applicable with respect to cases commenced under Title 11, Bankruptcy, before Oct. 22, 1994, see section 702 ofPub. L. 103–394, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 11.
Effective Date of 1986 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 99–554effective 30 days after Oct. 27, 1986, see section 302(a) ofPub. L. 99–554, set out as a note under section 581 of this title.
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The Math/Physics building and Health Services buildings were evacuated at around 3 p.m., the alert states. Classes in the buildings were canceled for the rest of the day.
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Hi people,
As you may know, I enjoy some Fall adventure in Chile with my Cannondale Team mate Ben Cruz.
We had a amazing trip through Santiago and then travelled to the south of Chile last weekend for the National Enduro Race in Valdivia organize by the website www.montenbaik.com
After a very long road trip with 5 people stuffed in a car towing a trailer full of bikes, we arrived in a wonderful place near the coast.
The area was awesome, but we couldn't ride the actual trails from the race, so with the help of a local shop, bike aventura we explored the area. What an amazing experience to ride in the eucalyptus forest with the pacific in the background.
The next day the race was awesome but at the same time really hard. The time between stages were so short we had to push hard for the whole 34km's. Once again the scenery helped and the trails were so much fun that it was a great day on the bike.
Ben Cruz talking: "Racing down here is awesome! all the people are sooo hyped to meet us and to be racing against us. the scene at the race was insane, sea in the backdrop, ripping fast trails and beer on tap at the finish! couldnt ask for more!....."
All the special stages went well and I finally took the 2nd place, 3sec behind Ben Cruz and In front the locals heroes, Nicolas Prudencio, Pedro Ferreira and Claus Plaut.
A big Congrats to Ben for his win, I'm stoked for him but hope he doesn't beat me too often (cheers bro)
It was great to discover the enduro scene in Chile. All the riders were so friendly and happy to chat with us.
Good memories - Taking the ferry to go to the race, racing with the sea in the background and seeing how enduro is growing is south America was a good experience.
Now we will spend 1 week riding in the Andes mountains and bring back some amazing pictures plus a cool video for you.
Photos credit: Juan Luis De Heeckeeren.
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MORRISTOWN The Morristown Board of Education voted Tuesday to adopt a $9 million budget for 2013-14.
The budget, a $481,154 increase over last years, represents the largest increase since the 2007-08 school year.
Morristowns 2013-14 budget includes the restoration of a social studies and an English position from half time to three-quarters time, an additional full-time elementary teacher and a $100,000 project to better secure the school building.
The largest driver of the increase in Morristowns budget is the $315,944 in teacher salaries and benefits.
Were a people business and thats where our money belongs, Superintendent David J. Glover said. The money belongs with our teachers. They teach our kids; thats whats most important. But unfortunately thats also our largest cost driver.
Morristowns 2013-14 budget also figures in a $111,953 tax levy increase. That translates to a total of $3,453,833 in property taxes raised in next years budget.
The budget assumes $4.6 million in state aid, an $88,463 increase over last years amount, although Mr. Glover said he expects the state to deliver more aid to the district.
The state budget is expected to be announced by the end of the week.
But any additional aid money, Mr. Glover said, would be applied to the fund balance.
It would give us more life, Mr. Glover said.
The school has applied $970,663 in fund balance to close the 2013-14 budget, a $280,740 increase over last years figure.
Mr. Glover said the school has about $3.3 million in its reserves.
Board member Shawn R. Macaulay said he had hoped to see restorations to the schools technology department included in the budget.
Mr. Glover said the board can restore other positions in the future if it is willing to dip further into its fund balance.
A public hearing will be held at 6 p.m. May 14 to discuss the budget.
The budget will be put to a vote May 21.
The budget was passed by a vote of 5-1 with one member, Vice President W. Darrell Merkel, absent.
Board President Cyril H. Aldrich Jr. and members Mark R. Tayler, Mary Anne Bailey, Jane A. Kring and Mr. Macaulay voted for the budget.
Mrs. Kring, several minutes after the budget passed, announced she had intended to vote against the budget. The board agreed it was too late for Mrs. Kring to change her vote, and, she said, even if she had voted against it, the budget still would have passed.
Board member James R. Michaels voted against the budget.
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Although today it is virtually unknown, the cistre ou guitarre allemande was a popular plucked instrument in France (and the Low Countries too) in the decades leading up to the Revolution in 1789. Instruments and music first appeared in the 1760s (see *) but by the 1790s the cistre was in decline.
Examples of this attractive instrument in its various forms (and with variant spellings), survive in museums and more than thirty collections of music were published for it in just twenty years. It is music for amateurs: mainly dances and opera tunes, and many songs with cistre accompaniment. There are sonnates too, for cistre with a second part (obligé ), usually a simple accompaniment for a violin or sometimes a second cistre.
The cistre is tuned to an A major chord and much (but not all) of the music for the instrument is in just two keys: A major and D major. Perhaps the limited number of keys and the simplicity of music for the instrument - and the simplicity of the music of that era - has led to its almost universal neglect today.
Despite its limitations it's a fascinating instrument. Like the English guitar (which was popular in Britain at this time), the cistre has wire strings and a chordal tuning which gives it a pleasing, ringing sound. But unlike the the English guitar, the tuning of the cistre is not fully chordal. The basic tuning is: E-A-d-e-a-c#'-e'. The texture of cistre music is different from the English guitar which is (in most cases) more like a single-line, melody instrument.
The Spanish guitar was also played in France at the time and the guitar then had five courses of strings tuned like the top five strings of the modern classical guitar. Although many songs with Spanish guitar accompaniment were published, the cistre seems to have been much more popular for amateurs to play solo pieces (as well as the many songs with cistre accompaniment).
Many cistres (sometimes described today as arch-citterns) had extra bass strings. A typical 'arch-cittern' has two pegboxes. The first pegbox has eleven pegs for the typical seven-course configuration of four pairs of strings and three single, bass, strings. The second pegbox often has five pegs for for five more basses, making a twelve-course instrument.
The music of the time as it is represented in compositions and settings for the cistre is also distinctive. It could not be more different from the elusive music of the French Baroque period. The era in which the cistre flourished is an era of simplicity and clarity. Some of the tunes of the time are familiar today as nursery rhymes. Here is a very typical, simple dance tune. But there are more sophisticated and ambitious compositions and arrangements too (see music).
* The Victoria and Albert Museum (London) has a cistre-like instrument with a lute-shaped body and ten tuning pegs. The accompanying notes describe it,surprisingly, as French and from 1757.


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Chances are very high that sometime in your life you will find a skin tag on your body. But what is a skin tag?
A skin tag is a very common and harmless small, soft skin growth. They occur on various parts of the body but love to grow in places with folds such as eyelids, neck and armpits. One person might have anywhere from one skin tag to over 100 skin tags at any stage of their life. Middle-ages, obese adults are more prone to having skin tags but newborn babies are also very likely to have one or two after birth.
So now that we know what they are, let's discuss what you really want to know: how to get rid of them!
As harmless as skin tags may be they aren't the most flattering accessories to have on your body. Depending on the location they may be more visible and therefore more embarrassing.
There are four different methods of removing skin tags. Each method has their own list of pros and cons and they will also depend on the size, location and your own comfort level when you are considering methods of removal.
The methods are as such:
• Freezing
• Tying off with a thread or suture
• Creams
• Cutting
You may not realize it, but all four of these methods are now things you can do on your own in your own home. Of course, there are a lot of variables to consider when you are deciding your tag removal method. Let's discuss some of them here: Read the rest of this entry »
How to Remove Skin Tags
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Chances are very high that sometime in your life you will find a skin tag on your body. But what is a skin tag?
I took one of those tests last week. You know the ones–inventories, assessments, profiles, all of which claim to produce an accurate psychological snapshot of the human psyche (or at least to categorize our manner of learning, managing, socializing, etc.). The tests call these "styles," as if to bestow an association with stretch limousines.
As usual, the picture came out blurred. For instance, my cognitive preferences were "abstract concrete" (like a modern sculpture?). I disagree with this assessment, having found long ago that my preferred learning style involves cappuccino, nicotine and long arguments.
Most of us are intrigued by and yet ultimately disappointed at what these exercises purport to tell us. Each time we sense an internal contradiction, we go fill out …
Five reasons you're afraid of humor in training…and why they won't wash.
Traffic school is a sort of state-sponsored penance for speeders and stop-Sign cruisers–regular folks like you and me who opt to sit through lectures on stopping distances and decapitation in return for keeping their tickets off the record. It's a little like hell: Lots of people attend but nobody wants to be there.
At one point, some traffic schools in California started hiring comedians to teach. (Yes, only in California.) It so happens that I used to be a comic. That's how I wound up, in 1990, as the instructor coordinator for a San Francisco traffic-violator school.
I recruited about 45 comedians statewide and trained them to get the "violators" …
Night has arrived, and so has the dreaded snoring. A massive 45% of Americans are snorers. This can be a significant problem to the one who has to sleep next to the person doing the snoring. In many cases, relationships and marriages can have problems that ultimately lead to someone having to sleep in a separate room. I am also fairly certain that this has a cascade of negative effects on a person's life. From their self-esteem to a possible lack of attraction by their mate. Let's face it, snoring isn't sexy.
However, with a number like 45%, we would be contrite to not call this an epidemic. What actually causes snoring? There …
Humor yourself. It's no joke that laughter is good for your mind and body.
It's been a rotten day for Kara. She's soaking wet because the rain and wind thrashed her umbrella to shreds. She just finished taking a history test that took her by surprise. Then her friend Ellie comes along and asks, "Trying to win the stringy hair contest today?"
Kara looks at Ellie's shiny, blond, perfectly styled hair and is tempted to give an angry reply, but decides the day has already been dismal enough. Instead she answers, "I already won that contest–plus the one for the most mildewed socks."
Kara and Ellie both break into huge grins and laugh their way to the cafeteria. The day suddenly doesn't …
No matter how absurd one of my stories may be, it will contain authentic details the reader will recognize that help him or her to visualize a particular scene. This in turn makes the scene 'all the more humorous and "real" to the reader.
Here's my list for writing for the funny:
1) Use the reader's imagination. The idea here is to provide a few clues about a scene or situation and then let the reader fill in the rest of the details. Here is a writing exercise I picked up somewhere many years ago. I "create" a complete house with these six words: "tarnished walnut paneling on the stairs." I then ask my students to describe the upstairs of the house, …
When Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are sent by Claudius to discover what ails Hamlet, the prince guesses at once what they are up to:
You would play upon me; you would seem to know my stops; you would pluck out the heart of my mystery; you would sound me from my lowest note to the top of my compass.
But Hamlet will have none of it:
Do you think I am easier to be played on than a pipe? Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, you cannot play upon me.
Hamlet does not want to be understood in this instrumental fashion by Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, or by anybody else for that matter: as which of us would?
Nevertheless, …
You wake up late for school. You barely make the bus. Then you see that you're wearing your sister's socks–the ones with the purple and pink stripes! Just then the school bully looks at you. He smiles and points to your feet. Then he says, "Look! Someone's mommy bought him some new socks. Did she get you polka-dot ones too?" The bully and half the people on the bus break out laughing.
Life isn't easy. But laughing can make the tough times easier. Instead of feeling bad about yourself when someone makes fun of you, say something funny back. It might make you feel better. You could even catch the person by surprise. That would put the joke on him or her! …
So recently, my doctor suggested I get a biopsy. So I did.
"I have good news and bad news," the doctor told me later, when he got the results. "The bad news is that you have cancer. It's non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The good news is that it's aggressive."
I'm like, "Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma? Just my luck, I don't even get the brand named after the guy. I get the generic. And it's aggressive." But he explained to me that in this case aggressive was good–it meant that the cells were dividing quickly. And cells are at their weakest–and easiest to kill–when they're dividing.
He also told me the cancer was at stage three, meaning it had spread beyond the lymph nodes–in my case, into …
Stress Is For Fools, Y'All
Apr 30
Stress is a peculiar thing. For some people it can be extremely tough to handle. For others it's what keeps them going. I've read articles about good stress and bad stress, and I'm sure we all know individuals who seem to thrive under pressure.
It all depends on personality and attitude. If you think of a task as an ordeal, it probably will be. If you view it as a challenge, it is quite a different experience. We all remember cramming for an exam or a presentation. For some of us that is pure agony; for others it is exhilarating.
The most critical element of stress management is to know thyself. For instance, know how you'll react to certain situations. The better …


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The Donald J. Pliner Peace Symbol shoes we mentioned a couple weeks ago are available on ShoeMetro.com now. For each pair of shoes sold with the peace symbol design on the bottom sole, Donald J. Pliner has pledged to donate $2.50 towards the Peace for the Children Foundation, an organization that helps promote healthy living in children by developing parks and playgrounds in urban areas.
We now have two styles of sandals with peace symbol soles. There is the Donald J. Pliner Ciss wedge sandals in Black or Taupe/Pewter. There's also the Donald J. Pliner Gustaf wedge sandals in White, Pewter, Natural, Black, or Expresso. Find your favorite pair and donate to the cause at the same time!


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Houses Of Parliament, 1903
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Art Print by Claude Monet | #7261
Between the years of 1900 and 1905 Monet made regular trips to London. During successive visits the artist produced a series of paintings of the Houses of Parliament, completed from his room at St. Thomas' Hospital. The works are a fine example of the artist's practise of focussing on a particular subject in order to capture differing light patterns and weather conditions. Whilst the artist complained of the drab weather and constant smog, the heavy pollution above the river was able to capture light in a highly distinctive manner. Moreover Parliament's gothic spires provided a stunning backdrop, able to show how the differing conditions altered perception.
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