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CANTON The North Dakota duo arrested in St. Lawrence County Sunday night are part of a group of sex offenders looking to sue former Governor George E. Pataki for $10 million each.
Robert J. Warren Jr., 49, and Louis Lisa J. Massei, 52, a cross-dresser who has told sheriffs deputies that he is a woman, are a part of what has been called New Yorks Dirty Dozen, the first 12 Level 3 sex offenders placed in civil confinement by former Gov. Pataki after serving their time in prison.
They were released in November of 2005 after Justice Jacqueline W. Silbermann of State Supreme Court in Manhattan ruled that it was unconstitutional and ordered the release of the 12 after they were recently confined by order of then-Gov. Pataki to the Manhattan Psychiatric Center after their prison sentences ended.
Currently locked up in St. Lawrence County Jail for second-degree burglary, a class E violent felony and petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor, after burglarizing the DeKalb home of one of Warrens estranged family members, Warren and Massei are two of five men along with the estate of a sixth seeking payment for damages in a civil suit claiming their constitutional rights were violated. And the sheriffs office received a federal court order to transport them to the New York City trial on the countys dime.
Sheriff Kevin M. Wells said his office had received the court order and that the office had no choice but to abide.
There is no reimbursement that weve been made aware of at this point, Sheriff Wells said. We have to follow the court order and turn them over to the U.S. Marshals.
Officials at the U.S. Marshals Southern District of New York Office said that while the sheriffs office reached out to them for some kind of assistance in the transport, the law prevents them from being involved in civil suits.
Per USMS policy, state prisoners in Federal Civil Cases: The custodian of the prisoner is responsible for transporting and producing state or local prisoners in a federal civil case, Deputy U.S. Marshal Kevin R. Kamrowski said in an email. The federal court order will be directed to the state or local authority that has custody of the prisoner. The U.S. Marshals Service will maintain necessary levels of courtroom security for the prisoner(s) only when specifically requested by the federal judge hearing the case.
Sheriff Wells said his office requested a change of date for the transport of Warren and Massei, which he was granted; however, he said he didnt want to disclose that date due to concerns of the dangerous nature of the two men.
Detective Sergeant Gus Burns of the St. Lawrence County Sheriffs department furthered that there may be additional charges pending against Warren and Massei including a second count of second-degree burglary and grand larceny for another robbery in a Morristown residence where handguns and other property, including a laptop computer, were found to be missing.
Detective Sgt. Burns added that Warren has a case against him in Wisconsin, as further investigation uncovered stolen property not only from the two reported burglaries in St. Lawrence County, but from one other crime committed in Wisconsin, where a wallet was stolen from a vehicle and Warren was caught on camera using a stolen credit card.
Warren and Massei are still being held in St. Lawrence County jail, Canton, with Warren held without bail, and Massei held on $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond.
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Continental Gatorskin Tire - Clincher $54.95
The Continental Gatorskin Tires are a bit less costly than the ever-popular G.P. 4-Season. However, like the 4-Season, the Gatorskins are made for the insults of gritty winter riding. Comparatively, they're a bit slower, a bit heavier, but it's because they are unmatched for puncture-proofness. The secret to their durability on bad roads is twofold and is due to Continental's materials technology.
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Daniel Goodman
No More Flats
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
After getting flats on my rear tire on a regular basis (almost every time I rode), I decided it was time to switch to a tougher tire. The Gatorskin did the trick. I have put about a hundred miles on them since I got them and they show little wear overall. Definitely a burly and incredible tire that has helped me avoid having to fix many flats. Simply put, if you are sick of wasting time on your rides with blow outs, this tire is worth your while. For the price, it is completely worth the hundreds of unhindered miles you will be able to ride!
Cameron C
Great training/commuting tire
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I've only put a couple hundred miles on my gator skins so far for training and commuting. The tire shows very little sign of use. It's definitely a durable tire for those long rides.
using for well over a year
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I've been using these tires for well over a year now. I was getting flats almost daily on some other michellen tires and switches to these gatorskins. I use them for everyday riding on sketchy roads and for races if the roads are looking a little beat.
Gatorskins are my go to
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I commute over 100 miles each week to work. Gatorskins are my go to for riding through San Francisco. If you need reliable tires then go with the Gatorskins.
Stuart O.
Good Trainer
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I put these on my single speed when my Krylions wore out and noticed a significant difference in speed, which kind of bummed me out. However, after I gave it some thought, I came to the conclusion that this is a good quality for training purposes. So far, they've been very durable and look pretty cool too. Although come race day, you might want to switch 'em out.
I GOT 0VER 2800 MILES ON MY NEW BIKE'S ORIGINAL TIRES BEFORE MY FIRST FLAT ... PUT ON A SET OF GATORSKINS 700x25 AND GOT 2 FLATS IN 260 MILES (125 TO 1ST FLAT AND ANOTHER 135 TO MY 2ND FLAT ... SO MUCH FOR DURABLITY .. WHAT A HORRIBLE JOKE ON ME !!
Bryan H.
i hate these tires.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Reasons why i hate these tires:
1) They don't seem to protect any better than 4000s'.
2) The puncture protection is "Poly-X" which is a cheep version of "Vectran" which is used in the 4000s.
3) poly-x means it rolls worse
4) I have broken multiple tire levers getting these installed (after a flat).
Michelle S.
You're not supposed to use tire levers to install a tire.
Bryan H.
sorry it should have read "I have broken multiple tire levers changing these (after a flat)"
Jason A.
Good Training Tire!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is a classic all around poor condition fast training tire. There are far faster, more supple tires as well as far tougher tires that will ride like garden hoses. Simply put these are the best all around blend for good speed, long durability, puncture resistance, price, weight. I personally prefer The Conti GP 4 Season for training as they are lighter, faster, more puncture resistant, more supple with higher tpi casing, have far better traction, just do not last quote as long but still pretty darn long.
Richard Guidry
Puncture me if you can!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
After searching for a tire that won't puncture easily and still have little rolling resistance, I have come across these. I have ridden them for 2 seasons now and I don't even think I've had a flat with them.
I would highly recommend these for a training tire.
Flat tire by way of thorn
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
About to go for a ride and noticed a thorn sticking into my tire. I pulled it out and heard the air follow. Flat tire. Otherwise these tires have been great.
Nicholas B.
Solid Tire!
- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Put 4,000 miles on a set of Gatorskin tires back in 2012 on a cross country ride. Made it to the end goal with 2 flats on the entire trip, not too bad. They are on my everyday commuter bike now, still rolling strong. Just get a pair, you won't regret it. #JOH2012
Are these the kevlar or wire tires?
Are these the kevlar or wire tires?
Mike Nelson
Hi Ted,
These tires have a foldable kevlar bead.
Trevor J
Flat Tyres be Damned!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
After being referred to this tyre by a friend early this spring, I've had only two flats over a long summer & winter of riding. Both of those flats happened when the rear tyre was worn down enough to be replaced anyway, so the flats were an error of my own laziness more than anything. I use this tyre on my training wheel, and the tubular version for my race wheels. I'll ride nothing else, this is the best value, all around great piece of rubber out there.
D. Jack MacConnell
Manufacturing defect
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Bought a 700x23 in Aug. '13 and had a sudden blowout in less than 100 miles. Put in two successive tubes and each blew out immediately when getting up near 100# pressure. Had to be sagged home - fortunately only 5-6 miles. Carefully searched the rim for sharp object, etc. and found nothing. Another tube in, pumped to 100#, and it blew after a few hours. Finally found that sidewall had a 5 mm crack close to the bead through which the tube protruded. LBS gave me credit for it and replaced it with another Gatorskin, a 700x25 this time. No problems for 5 months and 2000 miles, until it blew a tube and for the same reason - a 5 mm slit just below in 'N' in Gatorskin on one side. LBS said it was still under warranty, so I took the credit against a Continental Four Seasons this time and hope not to see the same or any problem with this one.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I picked these up for winter training and some desert century rides after reading consistently good reviews. I've been pleasantly surprised by the supple road feel and puncture resistance.
Solid tire
I had this on my loaded commuter bike riding 20 miles per day for 1 year and they held up well. I never got a flat while riding with these tires. They wore flat in the middle and overtime the duraskin sidewalls started deteriorating (it was kept outside in the heat).
Peter Hamm
Puncture This!
If puncture protection is what you need, then this is the tire for you. Tough skins.
Edyta McQueen
Take that goatheads
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Great tire for resisting goatheads.
best all-around tire
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
In my opinion, you can't find another tire that excels at everything like the Gatorskin. Extremely flat resistant, good feel, exceptional quality, good grip wet or dry, and long lasting. I liked them more than GP4000, especially for the price--Gatorskins last longer and felt about the same to me. Specialized Armadillos offer superior flat protection, but reduced feel. And I could go on. As a recreational rider, the Gatorskins are the perfect balance of the necessary attributes in a tire.
I went with 25c on my road bike, happy with the change from 23c. The comfort difference is noticeable, but I don't notice a difference in rolling resistance. Recommended. And when comparing the tires, both 23 and 25 both tend to be a little closer to 24, so the difference isn't huge.
As Close to Bulletproof as I can find
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I'm just finishing my third hard season on Gatorskins. Averaging 6000 miles a year between training and racing, I average 2 flats per year - that's 6000 miles per flat per tire. I've been ridiculed for racing on a "slow" tire, but I inevitably pass the guys talking trash as they change a flat in Seattle rain. They're invaluable in ultras and double century races. Last month a LBS convinced me to at least swap out my front tire for a GP 4000. It is stickier and corners a bit better, but doesn't feel any faster. About 1100 miles in, I rode right through a broken bottle - 4 nasty jagged pieces of glass. The GP 4000 sidewall was slashed to confetti. The Gatorskin rear with 2000 miles on it? Couldn't care less; it just scratched the printing on the sidewall. I replaced the front with a Gatorskin and I'm done experimenting. They're usually good for 2500-3000 miles. The only real downside is reduced braking performance in the wet. Not bad, but not as as good as Vittoria Open Corsa type tires with more crown pattern.
Frank D.
Hanky, I also had a similar conversation at my LBS, and gave the 4000 a try on my front tire. After a few flats, I've gone to the 4 Season and I'm very pleased.
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Local Catholic leaders expressed shock at the announcement of Pope Benedict XVIs retirement Monday.
The 85-year-old pope cited his deteriorating physical condition as the reason for his retirement during a meeting with Vatican cardinals Monday morning. The popes resignation is effective Feb. 28.
The Most Rev. Terry R. LaValley, who was appointed by Pope Benedict as the 14th bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ogdensburg in 2010, said he was surprised by the announcement.
One can certainly understand it, given the grueling schedule of the Successor of St. Peter, Bishop LaValley said in a press release.
He said Pope Benedicts legacy will be one of prophetic and compassionate leadership.
I have special affection and respect for the Holy Father, Bishop LaValley said in the release. He is a man with deep faith who inspired hope in millions of people, Catholic and non-Catholic, throughout the world.
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This is such an unprecedented decision, he said. It took everybody by surprise.
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Obviously we are saddened by his resignation, but certainly its understandable, he said.
Father Demarais described Pope Benedict as a caring man who carried a great theological framework. He said he would pray for the pope and his retirement, along with the cardinals responsible for voting on the next pope.
The Rev. Albert J. Hauser, former pastor of the Catholic communities in Hammond, Morristown and Rossie who now serves the Catholic community of Moirah, said he was surprised and saddened by the loss of a great pope.
He has shown incredible intelligence, holiness and humility by which he is recognized by the world for, he said.
The decision will force Vatican cardinals to elect a new pope before the end of March.
I am wondering if the cardinals will elect a younger man, given the popes reasons for leaving the ministry, Father Hauser said. It takes a certain amount of strength of the mind and body to exercise the papal ministry. I hope the new pope will continue of the work of this pope, such as the Year of Faith, to try to find more effective ways to express the gospel in the modern world. How he will does that will depend on his gifts and his abilities.
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DERBY – A Walmart supercenter in Orleans County is getting closer to a reality. The engineering firm Sam Ruggiano, Inc. of St Albans has drafted engineering plans for Developer JL Davis for the proposed Walmart supercenter near Route 5/105 in Derby, and Shattuck Hill Road. Brian Smith, the Derby select board chairman, said Monday evening at the board's regular meeting that the developers are getting ready to submit plans to the state Act 250 Commission for a permit.
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Both getting to and getting around Hua Hin is quite easy. Visitors to Hua Hin may arrive by train, bus, car, or even plane from destinations both north and south of Hua Hin. Within Hua Hin, many hotels and guesthouses are located near the town center; those farther away typically provide shuttle service to and from town. Taxis and tuk-tuks are easily found and are reasonably priced for those who wish to explore the nearby attractions, though visitors may also rent cars, motorbikes, and even bicycles to tour the area on their own.
Most trains headed south from Bangkok stop at the Hua Hin Railway Station, so there are numerous trains leaving throughout the day that provide service to Hua Hin. Generally speaking, the train ride takes between 4 and 6 hours; considerably longer than the 2 to 3 hour car ride. However, train fare is cheaper than taxi fare, seats costing between 40 and 100 baht depending on the class and speed of the train. The Hua Hin Station Office is located on Damnoenkasem Rd. For more information, call Tel:66(0)32-511-073 or visit www.railway.co.th
The approximately 200 km drive between Bangkok and Hua Hin can be traveled in 2 to 3 hours. The most direct driving route from Bangkok to Hua Hin is to follow Highway 35 south to Highway No. 4.
Buses between Bangkok and Hua Hin are served by Bangkok's Sai Tai Mai terminal, and depart every 20 minutes for the 3 ½ hour journey. Fares for first class bus seats cost around 200 baht. There is also bus service that is scheduled to connect Hua Hin with Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport Buses to and from cities in southern Thailand are generally overnight services, departing Hua Hin around 10 pm and arriving early in the morning; such busses cost between 750-1000 baht depending on destination.
There are several daily flights between Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport and Hua Hin Airport, which is served by SGA Airlines in association with Nok Air, a subsidiary of Thai Airways. The less than one hour flight aboard a Cessna 208 aircraft costs just over 3,000 baht for a one way ticket.
Within the town center visitors can get around Hua Hin by foot or on rental bicycles and motorbikes, which allow visitors to explore the area more quickly.
By Songtaew:
For getting from Hua Hin town to nearby beaches, songtaews (covered pick-up trucks with benches in the back) act as local busses for trips between Hua Hin and Khao Takiab, Khao Tam, and Suan Son. Songtaew service runs approximately from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
By Tuk Tuk:
To get more quickly between destinations in and around town, tuk tuks are quite prevalent and can be hired for a single journey or a full day, the fares for both of which should be agreed upon before setting out.
By Rental Car:
For more do-it-yourself tours of the area there are several rental car companies, both local and international, that provide rental car services. Be aware that only Commercial First Class Insurance provides full coverage on rental cars (as opposed to limited personal or third party only insurance). Most international car rental agencies will offer this insurance (some only for those with a valid international driver's license) while local companies may or may not. You may wish to request a copy of their insurance policy and ensure that it states "For Commercial Use". Regardless, inspect rental vehicles prior to rental and drive with caution, particularly as traffic in Thailand can be quite confusing, especially the habit of Thai motorcycles drivers to drive on the wrong side of the road.
By Rental Motorbike:
For around 150 to 300 baht per day you can hire your own motorbike, which will typically require you to leave your passport as a deposit. Be sure to inspect bikes prior to rental and drive with extreme caution as rental motorbikes are not normally insured and accidents are frequent. Helmets are required by Thai law.
By Local Bus:
Local buses from Hua Hin to Pranburi and other destinations within the province are also available for very reasonable prices.
By Boat:
For boat service to nearby Koh Singtoh, local boat charters are available for around 800 baht a day, either at the Hua Hin Pier or at Hat Takiab, where it is possible to get a slightly cheaper rate.


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The dean of Atlantic Sun Conference coaches, Scott Sanderson was named the 17th head coach for the Lipscomb Bisons basketball team in June 1999 and led the transition of the program from NAIA to NCAA Division I play.
Sanderson spent 15 seasons at the helm of the Bisons program and Lipscomb to a record of 234-219.
He won A-Sun regular season championships in 2006 and 2010. Sanderson led the Bisons to the program's first ever postseason appearance in the NIT Tournament in 2006. He was named Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year that season.
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- Here are the spirits you'll need: a London-dry gin (like Beefeater) and a Western-style gin (like Plymouth), rye whiskey ("Wild Turkey is the best bang for your buck"), a tequila blanco that's made from 100 percent blue agave, bourbon, light rum (like Flor de Caña), dark rum (like Appleton), and a single malt for mixing.
- What about vodka? According to Castro, you don't need it: "vodka is for people who don't know how to make drinks."
- You'll also need three kinds of bitters: Angostura, orange, and Peychaud's.
- Fresh citrus, like lemons, limes, and oranges, are a must, as is homemade simple syrup for sweetening.
- In terms of liqueurs, Castro says get Cointreau, dry and sweet vermouth (Noilly Pratt is a great brand), and Cognac.
- Don't get it all at once. Build your bar over the course of a year. "When you make a certain drink and it calls for a liqueur you don't have, that's when you go get a bottle of it."
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A proclamation designating June as "Vulnerable Adults and Elder Abuse Awareness Month" was presented Tuesday, June 17 at the Buncombe County Commissioners meeting. Kevin Turner, Aging, Adult and Veteran's Services Program Administrator, provided a presentation about the work Adult Protective Services is doing to help protect elder adults and adults with disabilities in our community.
Why It's Important
In 2013 there were 11,251 confirmed cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation against elder and disabled adults reported to North Carolina's 100 county departments of social services. Of those reports, 1,056 were in Buncombe County. That's 1,056 too many and countless more go unreported.
Many victims do not report because they feel ashamed, are in denial, worry they are to blame, are afraid to report because they are intimidated by the abuser, and some are unable to speak out due to physical or mental disabilities.
Mistreatment takes on many forms and affects vulnerable adults across all socio-economic groups, cultures, and races. It can happen at home, in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals and other institutional settings. The perpetrator can be a family member, a person the elder or vulnerable adult trusted, employees and temporary staff at nursing or assisted living homes, or someone who becomes a family friend with the intention to prey on the elder or disabled adult.
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Protecting elder adults and adults with disabilities is a community responsibility. Individuals, organizations, and communities can help raise awareness about abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elders and adults with disabilities.
There are many things you can do to help. Check on an elder or disabled adult relative in your life. Get involved and volunteer your time with local organizations such as Land of Sky or the Council on Aging to make a difference in the life of an elder or disabled adult. There are also opportunities to volunteer on nursing home and adult care home advisory committees. You can also call 211 to find other local organizations that work with elders and disabled adults with volunteer opportunities.
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If you have any reason to believe an adult with disabilities or elder is being abused, neglected, or exploited then you are required by NC law to make a report to your local county social services office.
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams missed practice on Wednesday and had a procedure done to his injured wrist, according to head coach Chan Gailey.
Gailey spoke with reporters on Wednesday afternoon during the Bills bye week.
Williams is expected to return to practice next week, according to Gailey.
Williams signed a six year, $100 million contract with the Bills during the off-season. He has been considered a disappointment registering 3.5 sacks in seven games with the Bills.
Last month, Williams told reporters he was dealing with an injured wrist. The Bills were later fined $20,000 by the NFL for not disclosing the injury.


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Mountain Khaki's #1 best seller. From basecamp to boardroom, Mountain Khaki's Original Mountain Pant is the definitive outdoorsman's pant. The proprietary 10.4oz cotton canvas is unmatched in rugged durability and buttery softness. You'll reach for them every time. Perform best when worn daily. Flat front and rear patch pockets. Action gusset. Triple-stitched. "Mudflap" reinforced heel cuffs. 5 hand pockets. Mid-rise, relaxed fit. Garment washed in 6 colors. Rise Above It with MK
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Chaco Sandals
Zong EcoTread Sandal (Men's)
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A slender and lightweight version of our Z/2, this sandal provides toe strap grounding, the stability of our LUVSEAT platform, and a partially-recycled outsole. Keep your foot in place, while your heel strides freely.
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Gender: Men's
Weight: 13.05 oz
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We are not chemists nor rocket scientists, but we wear our Chacos constantly, and we know what works and what doesn't. We also believe in helping you maintain your investment to keep your Chacos going for years. Our suggestions are low-impact, safe methods and will not delaminate the rubber, nor cause the webbing to crack or fade.
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If you've seen members of the Rock/Creek Race Team at trail races around the country, you've probably seen more than one pair of Chacos, and that's no accident. Chaco isn't an official sponsor of our Race Team, but so many of our runners wear Chacos before and after racing that we're going to go ahead and call them an unofficial one...
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This sandal fits more like a high quality flip flop than it does a sandal, but with the added benefit of loops around one's toe and foot making it more secure than a flip flop. For extremely active days, the regular sandals are the better choice. But, for average days, this is an excellent alternative.


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The Big Sleep (1946)
The definitive Humphrey Bogart/Lauren Bacall vehicle, The Big Sleep casts Bogart as Raymond Chandler's cynical private eye Philip Marlowe. Summoned to the home of the fabulously wealthy General Sternwood (Charles Waldron), Marlowe is hired to deal with a blackmailer shaking down the General's sensuous, thumb-sucking daughter Carmen (Martha Vickers). This earns Marlowe the displeasure of Carmen's sloe-eyed, seemingly straight-laced older sister Vivian (Bacall), who is fiercely protective of her somewhat addled sibling. As he pursues the case at hand, Marlowe gets mixed up in the murder of Arthur Geiger (Theodore von Eltz), a dealer in pornography. He also runs afoul of gambling-house proprietor Eddie Mars (John Ridgely), who seems to have some sort of hold over the enigmatic Vivian. Any further attempts to outline the plot would be futile: the storyline becomes so complicated and convoluted that even screenwriters William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, and Jules Furthmann were forced to consult Raymond Chandler for advice (he was as confused by the plot as the screenwriters). When originally prepared for release in 1945, The Big Sleep featured a long exposition scene featuring police detective Bernie Ohls (Regis Toomey) explaining the more obscure plot details. This expository scene was ultimately sacrificed, along with several others, in favor of building up Bacall's part; for instance, a climactic sequence was reshot to emphasize sexual electricity between Bogart and Bacall, obliging Warners to replace a supporting player who'd gone on to another project. The end result was one of the most famously baffling film noirs but also one of the most successful in sheer star power.~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Cast: Lauren Bacall, Dorothy Malone, Martha Vickers, John Ridgely, Humphrey Bogart
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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Marcus Smart and Phil Forte had finished off big games together before, clinching wins with clutch plays down the stretch.
Back in high school.
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Marcus Smart and Phil Forte had finished off big games together before, clinching wins with clutch plays down the stretch.
Back in high school.
Never anything like this.
Yet there they were Saturday, two true freshmen, carrying the Cowboys over the finish line at Allen Fieldhouse, where Oklahoma State upset No. 2-ranked Kansas 85-80 in a game with more storylines and implications than you can count.
"Much respect to Kansas and the coaching staff, they have a great team and a great tradition here," Smart said. "That's a big win to come into their place and come out with a victory. It was a battle out there, two good teams going at it."
For an OSU squad looking to stamp itself as a legitimately good team, confirmation came on the most unlikely of stages, as the Cowboys ended KU's 33-game home winning streak and a home dominance that featured 102 wins in 103 games, and halted their own road woes — all in one glorious afternoon, stamping their NCAA Tournament résumé with a major accomplishment.
No OSU team had won inside Allen Fieldhouse since 1989.
Recent OSU teams had been 1-21 on the Big 12 road, including a winless mark this season … until Saturday.
And this win came before another energized, if disbelieving, packed crowd at The Phog, a sellout 16,300 strong.
The Cowboys improved to 15-5 overall, 5-3 in the Big 12. KU lost for the first time in league play, dropping to 19-2 and 7-1.
"What's a better way to get a road win than against a team with a long winning streak, and that's a great team," said Smart, who so enjoyed the conquest that he produced a roundoff-backflip soon after the final buzzer sounded. "We came out with a victory here, in a hostile environment. Not many teams can come in here and do that.
"Words cannot explain this victory. But it's just a start for us. It's a big road game that we needed to win. It gives us momentum for the rest of the season."
Smart and Forte, the former ultrasuccessful Texas prep teammates, accounted for 15 of OSU's final 16 points, stamped by Smart's two putbacks on offensive rebounds off missed foul shots, and Forte's perfect finish at the foul line, where the Cowboys had to preserve their late lead and fend off a final KU rally.
In the end, it was a total team effort, with Markel Brown jump-starting OSU's offense and its energy, with 22 of his game-high 28 points coming in the first half. Philip Jurick and Mike Cobbins limited Jeff Withey's impact inside, combining for 16 rebounds and 10 points. Le'Bryan Nash and Kamari Murphy and Kirby Gardner played solid roles, too.
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MASSENA A former St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corp. employee was sentenced Thursday in U.S. District Court, Utica, to three years federal probation for defrauding the U.S. Department of Labor of nearly $85,000 by receiving disability benefits while running his own company.
Thomas Schneller, 53, a millwright with the U.S. Department of Transportation working for the Seaway corporation, pleaded guilty July 3 in U.S. District Court, Utica, to workers compensation fraud.
He admitted receiving $84,987 in benefits by making false statements and representations to obtain the benefits, according to the U.S. attorneys office. The office said Mr. Schneller admitted he falsely represented that he was not employed, self-employed or involved in any business enterprise between August 2006 and November 2008 when he was collecting federal workers compensation benefits. At the time, Mr. Schneller worked for his own company, AKJ Marine, a marine contracting firm that specialized in docks, boat lifts, seawalls and pile-driving along the St. Lawrence River.
In addition to probation supervision, he was ordered to pay full restitution to the Department of Labor, serve six months home detention and perform 100 hours of community service.
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Ready Player Oneby Ernest Cline
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I had many books on my to-read list, but this one jumped straight to the top as soon as I got my hands on a copy. It has everything I love about video games and cartoons and anime from the '80s. The pacing of the book is great, and it quickly became one of my all-time favorites. Anyone who can make a story based around the Atari game Adventure is my hero.
I had a hard time choosing a number one pick for my Top 5s of 2011, but this book won out because it was fun and nostalgic and possibly the most joyfully entertaining book I read all year. A quest story set mostly in a virtual world, it's a geeky celebration of all things '80s a decade when video arcades and John Hughes movies reigned supreme. Is it the best book I read? Probably not. Is it the book that made me happiest while I was reading it and that I most want to force on friends and strangers alike? Absolutely.
Set in the year 2044, Ready Player One tells the story of a Steve Jobs-like character, his death, and the game that's played in a virtual world he created. The winner gains control of his company, and players range from big corporations with money, loner kids, and teams from across the world. It's a fun book filled with characters you love to cheer for and lots of '80s trivia.
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At once wildly original and stuffed with irresistible nostalgia, Ready Player One is a spectacularly genre-busting, ambitious, and charming debut — part quest novel, part love story, and part virtual space opera set in a universe where spell-slinging mages battle giant Japanese robots, entire planets are inspired by Blade Runner, and flying DeLoreans achieve light speed.
It's the year 2044, and the real world is an ugly place.
Like most of humanity, Wade Watts escapes his grim surroundings by spending his waking hours jacked into the OASIS, a sprawling virtual utopia that lets you be anything you want to be, a place where you can live and play and fall in love on any of ten thousand planets.
And like most of humanity, Wade dreams of being the one to discover the ultimate lottery ticket that lies concealed within this virtual world. For somewhere inside this giant networked playground, OASIS creator James Halliday has hidden a series of fiendish puzzles that will yield massive fortune — and remarkable power — to whoever can unlock them.
For years, millions have struggled fruitlessly to attain this prize, knowing only that Halliday's riddles are based in the pop culture he loved—that of the late twentieth century. And for years, millions have found in this quest another means of escape, retreating into happy, obsessive study of Halliday's icons. Like many of his contemporaries, Wade is as comfortable debating the finer points of John Hughes's oeuvre, playing Pac-Man, or reciting Devo lyrics as he is scrounging power to run his OASIS rig.
And then Wade stumbles upon the first puzzle.
Suddenly the whole world is watching, and thousands of competitors join the hunt — among them certain powerful players who are willing to commit very real murder to beat Wade to this prize. Now the only way for Wade to survive and preserve everything he knows is to win. But to do so, he may have to leave behind his oh-so-perfect virtual existence and face up to life — and love — in the real world he's always been so desperate to escape.
A world at stake.
A quest for the ultimate prize.
Are you ready?
"The science-fiction writer John Scalzi has aptly referred to Ready Player One as a "nerdgasm" [and] there can be no better one-word description of this ardent fantasy artifact about fantasy culture...But Mr. Cline is able to incorporate his favorite toys and games into a perfectly accessible narrative." Janet Maslin, The New York Times
"Triggers memories and emotions embedded in the psyche of a generation....[Cline crafts] a fresh and imaginative world from our old toy box, and finds significance in there among the collectibles. A-" Entertainment Weekly
"A most excellent ride...the conceit is a smart one, and we happily root for [the heroes] on their quest...fully satisfying." Boston Globe
"Enchanting...Willy Wonka meets the Matrix. This novel undoubtedly qualifies Cline as the hottest geek on the planet right now. [But] you don't have to be a geek to get it." USA Today
"Ridiculously fun and large-hearted, and you don't have to remember the Reagan administration to love it....[Cline] takes a far-out premise and engages the reader instantly....You'll wish you could make it go on and on." NPR.org
"A fun, funny and fabulously entertaining first novel....This novel's large dose of 1980s trivia is a delight...[but] even readers who need Google to identify Commodore 64 or Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde, will enjoy this memorabilian feast." Cleveland Plain Dealer
"The grown-up's Harry Potter...the mystery and fantasy in this novel weaves itself in the most delightful way, and the details that make up Mr. Cline's world are simply astounding. Ready Player One has it all." Huffington Post
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Ernest Cline has worked as a short-order cook, fish gutter, plasma donor, elitist video store clerk, and tech support drone. His primary occupation, however, has always been geeking out, and he eventually threw aside those other promising career paths to express his love of pop culture fulltime as a spoken word artist and screenwriter. His 2009 film Fanboys, much to his surprise, became a cult phenomenon. These days, Ernie lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, their daughter, and a large collection of classic video games. Ready Player One is his first novel.
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Well, the way the AFC is positioned right now, we'd have to lose all of the games from here on out NOT to take that #6 seed. That would mean another trip to the playoffs and even with an early exit, that would still put us around #20,21, 22 for a 1st round pick.
We're gonna start to get everyone back from injury here in the very near future. Games we should easily win are Dallas, SD, Cincy, and Cleve. 10-6.
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Change your tampons you douchebags. Y'all are suffering from toxic shock syndrome. We are going to go 9-7, get the 5th seed, shock the world & win the bowl....jeez.
If we end up drafting early in the first and then again early in the second, I could see us going best player available with a couple of Golden Domers...the best linebacker in the draft in Manti Te'o (would make quite a combo inside with Timmons) and then the best tight end in the draft (would make an excellent complement to Heath in this new 2-TE-happy NFL; Pope won't be here next year and Paulson is a better #3 TE than a pure #2). Then we can address a big need at safety by grabbing Alabama's Robert Lester in the early 3rd.
If we pull it together somewhat in December and are drafting in our usual mid-to-late round slot, then I'd aim for back-to-back picks to take over at safety once Troy and Clark hang 'em up...Eric Reid and Tony Jefferson, then maybe Texas A&M's Sean Porter in round 3.
Still hoping that a healthy return of #7, #43, #84, #56, #66, etc. can get us back on track and have us picking at #32, though.
Final Ruthless Mock:
1.22 CB Marcus Peters, 6'0" 197 lbs., Washington
2.56 FS Damarious Randall, 5'11" 196 lbs., Arizona State
3.87 TE Clive Walford, 6'4" 251 lbs., Miami
4.121 DE Henry Anderson, 6'6" 294 lbs., Stanford
5.160 WR Titus Davis, 6'1" 196 lbs., Central Michigan
6.199 OLB Kyle Emanuel, 6'3" 255 lbs., North Dakota State
6.212c OLB Max Valles, 6'5" 251 lbs., Virginia
7.239 RB John Crockett, 6'0" 217 lbs., North Dakota State
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Playing Fantasy Football does not qualify you to be the in the front office or on the coaching staff of the Pittsburgh Steelers. They are professionals and you are not!


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Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on the application form.To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources: - (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOEligibilityCriteria.asp') Eligibility Requirements (/a) - (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Student Application Guide (/a) -item 1 in Key Resources - (a href='http://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/SEOKeyResources.asp') Explanation of Rating Scale for Application Questions (/a) -item 2 in Key ResourcesDetailed Position Breakdown:Ministry of Attorney General1 position at 311 George St N, K9J 3H3, Peterborough1 position at 860 William St, K9A 5O4, Cobourg1 position at 270 George St N, K9J 3H1, PeterboroughMinistry of Community and Social Services4 positions at 351 Preston St, K1S 2T6, Ottawa1 position at 100 Strowger Blvd, K6V 5J9, Brockville1 position at 199 Dundas St E, K8N 1E2, Belleville1 position at 322 Kent St W, K9V 4T7, LindsayMinistry of Environment1 position at 1259 Gardiners Rd, K7P 3J6, KingstonMinistry of Government Services4 positions at 49 Place D'Armes, K7L 5J3, KingstonMinistry of Health and Long-Term Care2 positions at 49 Place D'Armes, K7L 5J3, Kingston5 positions at 370 Select Dr, K7M 8T4, KingstonMinistry of Natural Resources3 positions at 10 Campus Drive, Kemptville1 position at 160 Charlotte Street, Peterborough9 positions at 300 Water Street, PeterboroughMinistry of Transportation9 positions at 1355 John Counter Blvd, K7L 5A3, Kingston1 position at 300 Water St, K9J 8M5, PeterboroughWhat can I expect to do in this role?Work Description:• Support a team on a wide range of administrative functionsYou may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:• Prepare and organize correspondence, perform data entry and word processing functions, and create various documents • Provide customer service assistance by performing reception duties, responding to public and/or internal inquiries and performing cashier duties (e.g. accurately process payments and perform basic mathematical calculations)• Assist with small or large scale archival / filing projects by following a prescribed set of rules to store or destroy files; use technology to file documents • Conduct research, perform analysis and input data • Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions belowHow do I qualify?MandatorySome positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) due to program funding.Some positions may require the successful candidate(s) to undergo a personal security screening check as a condition of employment.Qualification RequirementsCommunication and Interpersonal skills• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data, presentations, meeting minutes, etc.)• You apply your verbal, written, listening communication skills and customer service skills to perform reception duties, respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries and provide information to internal clients and/or public • You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Technical Skills and Knowledge• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases; email and Internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents• You apply your knowledge of office administration to accurately process payments and perform basic mathematical calculations • You accurately track, retrieve and archive files; you apply your knowledge and/or experience of electronic file and paper management systems to secure, classify, manage and store documents • You apply your basic recordkeeping knowledge to ensure ministry records are maintained to appropriate standards integrity of ministry records • You input data accurately and generate reports paying close attention to detail Analytical skills and Organizational Skills• You apply your research and analytical skills to gather information, assess and summarize and provide recommendations • You apply your knowledge of recordkeeping theory and practice to research documents, make connections and identify those that are to be archived• You use the internet and other sources to gather and aggregate data, analyze and input data findings and summarize information• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means• You apply your discretion and sensitivity skills when working with confidential information • You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines
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1. We'll probably get the #2 overall pick in the 2012 draft.
2. We'll shed some salaries at the end of this season.
3. Adam Jones, Matt Wieters, JJ Hardy make us solid up the middle.
4. We were able to sign Bundy, Esposito and Delmonico from this year's draft.
5. MacPhail might be leaving as GM.
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Steve Huber is in his seventh season on the Creighton coaching staff. The Illinois State graduate has previously served as a head coach at the NAIA level and been involved with coaching for over 25 years. He serves as the recruiting coordinator for the Bluejays.
Along with his recruiting duties, Huber works with post players on the court and coordinates team travel. The Bluejays advanced to the postseason in five of his first six seasons on the bench. He helped
former Bluejay forward Sara Cain double her scoring average between her sophomore and junior seasons, as she earned Second Team All-Missouri Valley Conference honors as a senior.
Huber has also helped the outside shooting of former Bluejay all-conference performers Sam Schuett and Megan Neuvirth. Huber worked with Neuvirth prior to her junior season, helping her shoot 35.7 percent (51-143) from three-point range after she was a combined 6-for-32 (.188) from long range in her first two seasons. Schuett ranked 18th in the NCAA in three-point percentage in 2009-10, leading the MVC by shooting 42.2 percent from beyond the arc – as Huber's coaching helped Schuett to a 10 percent jump in her long range accuracy between her sophomore and junior seasons.
Huber came to Omaha following a two-year stint as an assistant at the University of Central Missouri. In his two seasons at UCM, where he also served as the recruiting coordinator, the Jennies advanced to the NCAA Division II tournament twice and compiled a 45-18 record.
Prior to his time at Central Missouri, he worked as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Louisville and San Diego State. His recruiting class at Louisville was given top-25 recognition, and he had honorable mention recruiting classes in his time in San Diego. He broke into the Division I ranks as an assistant at Bradley during the 1993-94 season.
Huber spent five seasons as a head coach at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kan., from 1994-99. He guided the Ravens to three NAIA national tournaments, two conference titles and a 108-55 record. He was tabbed the NAIA District Three Coach of the Year in 1997-98 and twice earned conference Coach of the Year honors. His accomplishments at Benedictine are even more impressive when considering the Ravens had just 10 combined wins in the three seasons prior to his arrival, including an 0-25 season the year before his hiring.
He began his coaching career on the men's side, serving as an assistant at St. Cloud State in Minnesota from 1982-84. He was also a men's assistant at Northwest Missouri State from 1986-88, earning his master's degree in education from the school in 1988.
During the 1990s, Huber also branched out as owner of High Five Basketball Camps, and coordinator of the Kansas City Junior College Jamboree, one of the largest preseason JUCO tournaments in the nation. High Five Basketball Camps, a college exposure basketball camp, was one of the top recruiting camps in the nation. His scouting service had over 150 subscribers, including more than 110 Division I institutions.
Huber, a Springfield, Ill., native, earned his undergraduate degree in education from Illinois State in 1982, before receiving his master's from Northwest Missouri State in 1988.
He and his wife, Linda, have two children, Arielle (21) and Blake (17), and reside in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
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YIELD: 8 to 10 servings
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (available canned in the Asian section of most grocery stores, or see Tip)
- 1/4 cup coconut cream (Coco Lopez)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 large egg whites at room temperature
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream (Coco Lopez)
- 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut (optional, see Tip)
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 cups unsweetened flaked coconut for decorating
Place an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven and another in the top third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter three 9-inch cake pans, then line each with a parchment paper round. Butter the paper and dust the pans with flour; knock out the excess.
Using an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt to blend. In a small bowl, stir together the milk, coconut milk, and coconut cream until smooth. Add the flour mixture in 3 increments, alternating with the milk mixture in 2 increments, starting and ending with the flour mixture. After each addition, mix at low speed just to combine the ingredients. Stir in the vanilla.
Place an oven rack in the bottom third of the oven and another in the top third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter three 9-inch cake pans, then line each with a parchment paper round. Butter the paper and dust the pans with flour; knock out the excess.
To make the whipped cream filling:
Using an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream on high speed until soft peaks form. Beat in the coconut cream and the fresh coconut, if using.
To make the frosting:
Whisk the egg whites, sugar, water, cream of tartar, and salt in a large stainless-steel bowl until thoroughly combined. Place the bowl over a saucepan filled with 2 inches of barely simmering water. Using a hand beater or handheld electric mixer, continue beating the egg white mixture for 4 minutes. Add the mini marshmallows in 2 increments while continuing to beat. Wait until the first batch of marshmallows has melted before adding the second. Continue beating for 2 to 3 minutes more, until stiff peaks form. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla, and continue beating until the frosting is thick enough to spread.
To assemble the cake:
Stack one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the top with half of the whipped cream filling. Repeat with a second layer. Stack the final cake layer on top of the first two and cover the cake's top and sides with the frosting. Sprinkle the coconut on the top and sides of the cake.
Cover the cake loosely with plastic wrap and store for 1 day at room temperature or up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.
It's challenging to press coconut into the sides of the cake. When pressing the coconut in, the icing invariably sticks to my fingers and mars the frosting's finish. I've discovered that throwing small handfuls of coconut toward the side of the cake makes it adhere quite wella messy but effective technique for creating a gorgeous-looking cake.
For those who want to follow Aunt Molly's original recipe, here are her directions for extracting coconut meat and liquid from a fresh coconut: "First buy a fresh coconut. To select the best one, shake it to listen for a lot of milk inside. Prepare the coconut by first making a hole or two in one end with a hammer and ice pick. Stand the coconut up over a small bowl or glass measuring cup to catch the milk as it drains out. Next, crack the hard outer shell with a hammer, then pry off the pieces. The inner white coconut meat can then be grated [with a handheld microplane grater]. Refrigerate both the milk and grated coconut until ready to use."
Per serving: 950.0 calories, 400.0 calories from fat, 45.0g total fat, 33.0g saturated fat, 50.0mg cholesterol, 280.0mg sodium, 135.0g total carbs, 5.0g dietary fiber, 92.0g sugars, 9.0g protein
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From The Pastry Queen Christmas: Big-Hearted Holiday Entertaining, Texas Style by Rebecca Rather and Alison Oresman. Copyright © 2009 by Rebecca Rather and Alison Oresman. Published by Ten Speed Press. All Rights Reserved.
Alison Oresman has worked as a journalist for more than twenty years. She has written and edited for newspapers in Wyoming, Florida, and Washington State. As an entertainment editor for the Miami Herald, she oversaw the paper's restaurant coverage and wrote a weekly column as a restaurant critic. After settling in Washington State, she also covered restaurants in the greater Seattle area as a critic with a weekly column. A dedicated home baker, Alison is often in the kitchen when she isn't writing. Alison lives in Bellevue, Washington, with her husband, Warren, and their children, Danny and Callie.
A pastry chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author, native Texan Rebecca Rather has been proprietor of the Rather Sweet Bakery and Café since 1999. Open for breakfast and lunch daily, Rather Sweet has a fiercely loyal cadre of regulars who populate the café's sunlit tables each day. In 2007, Rebecca opened her eponymous restaurant, serving dinner nightly, just a few blocks from the café. Rebecca is the author of The Pastry Queen, and has been featured in Texas Monthly, Gourmet, Ladies' Home Journal, Food & Wine, Southern Living, Chocolatier, Saveur, and O, The Oprah Magazine. When she isn't in the bakery or on horseback, Rebecca enjoys the sweet life in Fredericksburg, where she tends to her beloved backyard garden and menagerie, and eagerly awaits visits from her college-age daughter, Frances.


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