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This is the time of year when we take a look back at 2013 and at the same time look forward to 2014.
It's a bittersweet time of year. There have been weddings and funerals, cars bought and trucks crashed, profits and losses, good times and sad times.
I try not to dwell too much on the past. Yes, there is much to be learned by looking back at what went wrong and what went right in 2013. But I'm an optimist and I prefer to look forward to good times ahead.
I have never heard of someone honestly trying to fail. None of us should head down any path knowing full well that heartache and misery are waiting. Life is for the living and we need to look to each new day as opportunity and a chance to make this world a little better place.
So with all that said, let's take a look back at 2013 and a then peer into 2014 and hope for the best.
• Houston was listed on the National Register this year with the businesses and streets around The Square as its boundaries.
I have said repeatedly we sport one of the prettiest Courthouses in the state if not the country. A lot went on, on the square this year: the Easter Egg hunt, July 4th Homecoming and most recently our Christmas Parade.
• We had three homicides in Chickasaw County this year. As bad as they were, I want to tip my hat to local law enforcement for making arrests as quickly as possible. This is a safe place to live and we all need to work hard to keep it that way.
• Chickasaw County unveiled a 959-acre industrial mega site south of Okolona this spring. There are folks working everyday to fill it up. This was big news for this community. It has the potential to be even bigger news in 2014.
• The Chickasaw County Museum opened during the Spring Houston Flywheel Festival with lots of local history, artifacts and information on display at the building on Woodland Circle in Joe Brigance Park. We have a story on the front page of today's paper about the museum. The Museum continues to bring people and recognition to our community.
• Baird Machine Shop celebrated 100 years of business at its building on Jefferson Street in May. That was unique and historic news for this town. We need more stories like it.
• Excel in Okolona celebrated 25 years of addressing social concerns in that community with a weekend-long series of events in August. Houston, Houlka and even Woodland need something similar to Excel.
• Houston School District went from a "D" to a "C" in state accountability ratings. That was a move in the right direction, but all schools in Chickasaw County have a long way to go.
• The Chickasaw Development Foundation has ramped up with four unique committees hard at work. Look for them to host more community events this year. Look for them to come ask you to get involved in making Houston a better place to live and do business.
• Look for development of two areas in our community this year. I think we will see new business and renovations on The Square in 2014. I also think this will be the year someone takes the risk and starts some kind of development around the Highway 15 Bypass.
• The opening of the Tanglefoot Trail will big news in 2013. I believe before 365 days pass we will see two new restaurants and a half dozen new businesses open around or because of the Trail. That includes Houlka, too!
• I hope this is the year we figure out how to break the gasoline gouging that goes on around here. When gasoline in Houston is .20-cents higher than fuel in Tupelo and Starkville something is bad wrong. And we wonder why people go out of town to shop?
• Chickasaw County farmers had a good year in 2013. Agri-business is big business around here. I hope and pray we have a good growing season in 2014.
• There is no daycare center in Houston. I firmly believe someone will address this need and open one this year.
• Houston will continue to get tougher on cleaning up unsightly property in this community. A clean town benefits us all. Our aldermen know this and I hope they don't back off.
• We have heard rumblings of a charter school opening in eastern Chickasaw County. Right now it is nothing but talk. But if Okolona, Houlka and Houston schools don't get on the ball, parents will demand something better.
I hope you can look back on 2013 and see the blessings that have fallen on you. I hope you can put to rest those failures and losses that you suffered – I had them, too.
Like I said earlier, let's look forward to 2014 and when we meet here again at this time next year we can all smile and say it's been a good year!
Let's get excited. Let's make a plan. Let's get to work on 2014.


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Radim Uzel: Authority, Which Stems From a Female Discontent and Hatred
When I was in the U.S. years ago, I saw in the New York subway a large poster with the words "A woman needs a man around just like a fish needs a bicycle".
Even there was a stylized drawing of the fish on a bicycle. At the same time, then in the U.S. press release was that kind of association feminist slogan: A woman needs a man, but not his penis. This body is said to be merely a means her rape.
Women can read this newspaper article, in the subway poster you seen the bike home with fish and indulged in a popular TV series. From a friend can then be listened to even joke about it, what is the difference between a man and a vibrator: Apparently only. Vibrator seems to be great, but yet can not mow the lawn.
Recently, a psychologist, reflecting on the causes of women's hatred of the male penis. The main thing is obvious, he said: unsatisfactory sex life. Pair of coexistence can easily find themselves in a vicious circle: female male hatred gives sexual inadequacy. Famous feminist Andrea Dworkinová said that among the usual rape and sexual intercourse is the difference in size of cigarette paper. Women who say such things, you probably do not even realize what the cause.
For a man is hard to have an erection without any problems, if it systematically oppresses partner, and humiliates him předhazuje that each sex is actually rape her. And as if that were not enough, he eventually identified as the main agent that remains sexually unsatisfied.
Easy in the end created goulash, when nobody knows what is cause and what a result.
Penis – hated body
Female dissatisfaction stemming from her hatred, then a center of focus into one that can at all. Guess correctly. Hated body becomes the male penis.
Apostles of the whole movement became an American Bobitová Lorena. She said she could no longer tolerate sexist oppression of her husband. Got rid of him by his penis cut off. Feminist supporters of her for that still glorify and celebrate. In anger cast out her husband's penis in a snowdrift. That was lucky.
Health officials had found a penis and hypothermic Mr. Bobitovi sewed it again. Apparently now barely works. Famous cutter rode across the country and organized seminars for amputation of the penis. The court acquitted her in the end. With the approval of 60 percent of American women.
From time to time will also be a follower in another country. Czech Republic, this traumatic surgery has fortunately avoided. American feminists have apparently eased somewhat. Number uřezaných penises rapidly declining under the weight of rational argument. More and more women are beginning to understand that the amputation of the partner's private parts is probably not the most correct way to find a life of happiness.
Came to the sex life can be improved more mutual respect, understanding and tolerance on both sides.
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In this sneak preview clip from Monday's Gossip Girl season premiere, Serena is still missing and Blair is worried that her estranged BFF may hurt herself. She and the rest of the NJBC are at a loss as to how to track her down.
Nate Archibald, fortunately, still has a card to play.
That card clearly involves Gossip Girl, who they're convinced knows about S' whereabouts even if she hasn't posted them, and who Nate has set out to unmask. What's Nate's plan, and how do you predict it will play out?
Check out the sneak peek and comment below:
B seems to finally realize how far apart she and Serena have drifted after the events of Gossip Girl Season 5, while Chuck is doing what he can to comfort his love and Nate's actually using his brain! Bring on Season 6!


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After conducting a Community Focus Group in November 2012 with a follow up Community Action Group in early 2013, Elder Options' Executive Director Carol S. Heape began working on developing a series of classes around the issues that came out of these two focus groups.
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After conducting a Community Focus Group in November 2012 with a follow up Community Action Group in early 2013, Elder Options' Executive Director Carol S. Heape began working on developing a series of classes around the issues that came out of these two focus groups.
"Educational experiences," Heape calls them as the classes will be developed to assist individuals and families in taking care of others and taking care of themselves.
"Lifelong learning is a term that is comfortable to me," Heape said. "It means we're never too old to learn and learning can change our lives at any age. We anticipate the initial class will be the beginning of a series for overall community education for older adults and their families.
Joining the Elder Options' team to help develop the series and teach the first class, "Introduction to Care Giving Skills: For family caregivers or for those looking to begin a new career" is Roberta Rimbault, MS.
Rimbault is a health educator with personal and professional credentials around caregiving. She has served on the California Alzheimer's Task Force, has taught nursing students on issues around aging and conducted research around dementia screening. She is a member of the Commission on Aging and is a firm believer in lifelong learning.
Introduction to Care Giving Skills is the key to opening the door to older adulthood, to understanding the issues around getting older, how to be safe, physically active, maintain good health and dietary habits as well as recognizing the independent spirit within or with others you're working with.
It is geared toward the older individual, adults who are helping to provide the care and individuals wanting to learn more about the growing field of older adults.
The first class will be held at Cameron Park Community Services District, 2502 Cameron Park Drive in Cameron Park on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 5:30-9 p.m. Cost is $35.
Registration can be done through Cameron Park CSD Parks and Recreation at 530-350-4655 or the day of the class. Class is limited to 20 participants.
For more information call Elder Options Inc. at 530-626-6939 or 916-391-8083.


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Harris J. Jones Jr.
Position: G
Height: 6-5 Weight: 255 lbs.
Born: October 3, 1945 in Lake City, SC
High School: Carver
College: Johnson C. Smith
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 10 (6993rd overall since 1950)
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The Best Stillborn Supercars
In the world of supercars, your guts can tell you pretty accurately if the people behind the project can make it or not. Vector Motors is the latter.
What you see here is the Vector WX-8 prototype displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2007. Gerald A. Wiegert promised 1800+ horses from a 610 cdi twin-turbocharged… »


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Serving delicious pub grub and pizzas that are sure to hit the spot, A Touch Of Karoo Madness exudes a cheerfully light ambience in an Old World setting. The restaurant is family friendly and at the prices, you can take a big one. A comfy setting, warm Karoo hospitality and food that is moreish and hearty all contribute to this eating experience that simply must be tried.
Avron is a bustling venue and caters for small to medium size functions. The restaurant can hold 100 people for dinner, birthday functions, and other special occasions. The capacity goes up to 250 for cocktail functions. The restaurant has a contemporary feel and is family friendly. A great selection of sushi is also available. Avron is open for lunch from 10 am until 3 pm and for dinner from 5 pm until 10.30 pm.
Nestled in the heart of the Midlands Meander, with roaring winter log fires and an evening country ambiance is a place known for delicious food.
Bierfassl Restaurant and Pub dapples in Austrian and German influence with plenty pub grub to fill the belly and traditional dishes to indulge the senses.
Light lunches range from spinach and feta pancakes to sauerkraut balls, with plenty beer all way round.
Dine in the character-laden dining room or on the shady veranda.
Perched along the scenic shores of Tamarin Bay, Big Willy's boasts fresh seasonal ingredients and an array of dining choices from the a la carte menu.
The beautiful garden setting welcomes alfresco dining and balmy summer days keep diners cool in the air conditioned dining room.
Enjoy pub meals and European flair alongside delicious steaks and grills all served in atmospheric ambiance at Big Willy's in Tamarin.
Known as one of Knysna's top restaurants blended with old world charm and housed in a quaint 1848 year old manor house, Boogies Restaurant charms the palate and senses with original and unique dishes much suited to the characteristics of this old manor house.
Charming and unique, patrons can dine on daily specials or experience cuisine from the menu taking in the fresh breeze on the veranda under the shady oak tree. If intimate dining suits the taste - cosy up to the crackling fireplace warmed by original yellowwood and Oregon pine floors for a wintery warm experience.
The main thatched lodge, where the bar and restaurant is situated, is in peaceful surroundings with breathtaking views, and in the evenings, clear starry skies. The dinners are of continental and local flavours.
The main lodge also has a cozy bar to enjoy with friends or make new ones; there is also a pool table and children's room, where the children can play safely, while parents enjoy a well deserved break.
We'll have you falling in love with this restaurant and the peace and serenity it will drown you in! The restaurant open Friday and Saturday nights, and Saturday and Sunday lunches.
The perfect place to enjoy light meals and comfort food over breakfast or lunch, Country Corner satisfies with buffets and harvest tables laden with a variety of dishes and salads.
Soak up country style hospitality inside this charming double storey house for a relaxed dining experience in Dullstroom. Bookings essential.
Crabs Creek Restaurant and Pub is a place so special, even the tide visits them twice a day. Well, that's what the sign says and during season you will be hard pressed to find a table.
Right on the water's edge, the gorgeous views of Knysna Lagoon don't get better. Offering fresh seafood, standard pub grub and bistro meals, draught on tap and live music, Crabs Creek is the place to visit for a guaranteed good time.
Open for lunch and dinner daily, 11am until late.
Situated right on the beach front in Mossel Bay and surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of The Garden Route, Delfinos Restaurant serves African food with a view.
The extensive menu boasts a large variety of food from seafood to pizzas all beguiled in South African flavours. With complimenting coffees warming the palate, Delfinos (as the name suggests coffee) entices with lighter meals such as pitas or tramazzinies, hearty portions of pizzas or pastas and scrumptious fried breakfasts with options for healthier alternatives such as cereals and yogurts.
Flattered by unsurpassed views dining indoor or alfresco, Delfinos makes for a pleasant day out enjoying the refreshing breeze and South Africa tastes.
Dressed in simplistic wooden furniture, Bosvelder Pub and Restaurant holds true to its South African roots, no pretenses, just warm hospitality and good South African food.
The ambiance is friendly and relaxed, creating the perfect setting for a hearty dining experience at Bosvelder Pub and Restaurant in Hartebeespoort.
Ferrymans Tavern, in Cape Town, was the first establishment to open in the V & A Waterfront in 1989. It is a traditional, old fashioned pub with a generous wooden bar counter, brick paved floors, Oregon pine beams and a huge fire place, which during the winter is the perfect place to enjoy a one of the local beers or a great glass of wine. The wonderful homely atmosphere is further enhanced by the old photos, prints and drinking memorabilia that scatters the walls.
With a wide range of local and international beers, as well as Ferrymans Ale, which is made exclusively for the Tavern, it is a great watering hole for locals and foreigners alike. There is a great pub menu for the downstairs Tavern with favourites like fish and chips, chicken pie and curry and rice, and daily specials that feature traditional South African fare and seafood. In the Upstairs restaurants patrons can feast on the weekday buffet for lunch, as well as an a la carte menu with wine pairing for both lunch and dinner.
There is an outside beer garden for those wonderful hot sunny Cape Town days where patrons can sit back and take in the fabulous views while sipping on an ice cold beer. With play area for the kids Ferrymans Tavern is an ideal place for the whole family.
Perfectly located within the heart of Knysna, perched on the shimmering waters edge, surrounded by sweeping views and tranquil sunsets, Fisherman's Cabin welcomes patrons with a warm laidback ambience and fresh selection of seafood, meat and combination dishes.
Enjoy a lazy al fresco lunch sampling Malay Seafood Curry Pot – A medley of seafood medium spiced served in a "Potjie" with savoury rice or fresh oysters dressed in fiery Tabasco sauce.
With a selection of the freshest seafood, fish, combination dishes and sushi, patrons can also enjoy a choice of beef, chicken and pork dishes rounded off by delicious homemade baked deserts and fresh local wines and beers.
Watch the lingering sunset over the Marina and lagoon while enjoying a tranquil lunch or romantic dinner indoors or on the covered terrace.
Located on the edge of the village and considered a favourite watering hole, the pub and grill is the hub of the village and the relaxed and informal setting makes it a family affair.
Children are well entertained with a large play area while adults indulge in hearty pub fare, ice-cold draughts and big screen sports.
Friday's plays host to live music, pushing up the tempo late into the night while ice-cold rounds make way for hearty grills and pub dishes.
Head Office Pub and Grill is a family restaurant and pub situated within the main terminal building of Virginia Airport which is an airport for small airplanes and private jets. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner from a simple, inexpensive menu with all the popular dishes being very much our specialty. Try the homemade pie with gravy and chips, steak with egg and chips, fish and chips, pizzas or bangers and mash. Milkshakes are also available for the little ones.
For something special, try out the Irish Pub and Restaurant, located close to the bank of the Orange River. Restaurant specialties include some delicious Irish grills such as steaks, seafood, pastas and pizzas. These are all complemented with a selection of international beers. Enjoy your grub and drink while taking in a great view of the river.


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A few additional thoughts on Housing:
1) The hottest markets are where foreclosures have driven prices down 50% or greater;
2) Inventory remains significantly elevated — its closer to 10 months than historic averages of 5-6 months;
3) Mortgage rates are at unusually low levels — despite this, sales remain generally soft;
4) Prices remain elevated by historic norms;
5) Big increase on the low end — Starter homes and Condos — are moving units; The middle and larger (jumbo mortgages) are a vast wasteland; But for the 16k increase in condo sales in the NorthEast, monthly sales would have been negative;
6) Indeed, on a NON-seasonally adjusted basis, [but for that 16k condo bump] National existing home sales were up a mere 12k units year over year.
7) Lots of "shadow" inventory is waiting to come on the market once prices improve; These were specs, vacation property, etc that got caught when the market collapsed — they are renting them out or they are vacant.
Finally, have this last look at the details of sales and inventory over the past 13 months:
Existing Homes Sales: Sales, Inventory, and Months Supply
Category: Real Estate
Please use the comments to demonstrate your own ignorance, unfamiliarity with empirical data and lack of respect for scientific knowledge. Be sure to create straw men and argue against things I have neither said nor implied. If you could repeat previously discredited memes or steer the conversation into irrelevant, off topic discussions, it would be appreciated. Lastly, kindly forgo all civility in your discourse . . . you are, after all, anonymous.
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Testing protocol to change as of January 2, 2014.
The evening of July 30 was an opportunity for Southwestern Community College's General Equivalency Development (GED) and Adult High School (AHS) graduates to celebrate their accomplishments.
It was also a time to get challenged.
"Don't stop here," Luis "Nino" Huayamave told his fellow graduates. "This isn't the end. Let's keep going."
The 37-year-old father of six was talking about pursuing collegiate degrees beyond a GED, but his message is especially timely for anyone who's been putting off completing their high school equivalency.
Due to new state guidelines, the entire GED testing process is being overhauled starting on Jan. 2. That means people who've completed between one and four of the test's five current sections will lose that credit and have to start all over again.
Carole Langford, an educational opportunities instructor at SCC, hopes Huayamave's story will inspire others who've been putting off completing their GED to get back in school and finish just like the 81 students who earned their diplomas (79 earned a GED, two earned an AHS) through SCC this summer.
"We have a lot of students like that," Langford said. "They start, but then life happens. They don't always have the encouragement some students have to stay in school. But they come back. I can think of several students who've been trying to work on their GED for three or four years. They come back, and we try to motivate them.
"We sent letters to all the students who've started but not completed their GED," Langford added. "They're going to lose all that (after Jan. 2), so we're encouraging them to come back and pick up where they left off."
That's what Huayamave did starting last spring.
A native of New York City, he dropped out of high school in 1994 and started working toward his GED several times but never saw it through to completion until now.
Through SCC's "Pathways" program, Huayamave completed SCC's Nursing Assistant certificate program while simultaneously earning his GED diploma – all at no cost.
"From Day 1, I could see his perseverance," said Debby Allen, an educational opportunities instructor at SCC. "He was extremely determined to complete it this time. Being in the 'Pathways' program, it's not just the GED. He was also enrolled in college-level courses at the same time.
"Every single one of our students wanted to complete it, and they did," Allen continued. "I'm extremely proud of all our graduates. This is the culmination of all their effort."
Huayamave, who moved to Western North Carolina in 2006, plans to follow his own advice and pursue his Registered Nurse (RN) degree starting in the fall of 2014. For now, he's working at Grandview Manor as a CNA-II and medication aid technician.
"It's very hard living from paycheck to paycheck," said Huayamave, who was cheered on Tuesday by fiancée Dawn Cooper and three of his children: Destiny (age 9), Giovann (10) and Alyssa (11). "Without an education, jobs are hard to find. And the ones you get don't always work out."
"Completing my GED was not an easy task; we had to sacrifice a lot. We were able to have food, a roof over our heads and clothes," he added. "I did it for my family. The number one thing is I didn't want my kids turning around and coming to me in a couple years and saying, 'Why should we have to finish school if you didn't?'"
List of Graduates
Adult High School
Melody Milner, Jonquil Murphy-Kral
General Education Development
Alma Acevedo, Bruce Anderson, Debra Anderson, Sharon Anderson, Wahnetah Bernhisel, Jacob Bigwitch, Zachary Bombay, Bernabe Borhorquez, Lorenzo Borhorquez, Marcelino Borhorquez, Kimberly Bramlett, Spurgeon Brown, Amanda Buchanan, Johnny Burch, Katee Cagle, Bessie Chambers, Ancella Chism, Hildegarde Crowe, Justin Crowner, Candace Dills, Lisa DuBose, Richard Ellis, Johnathan Ford, Courtney Franklin, Cassie Genawese, Cody George, Dale German, Waylon Hardegree, Troy Harline, Keri Hatton, Steven Hood, Luis Huayamave, Amanda Jefford, Jonathan Jewell, Nicholas Jones, Kamilla Kirby, Megan Klatt, Heath Leggett, Trevis Legion, Tammy Lequire, Heather Lovett, Tasha Martinez, Eva Mashburn, Austin McCall, Paz Merino, Christopher Miller, Clinton Mills, Jeremy Moore, Steven Moore, Alex Morgan, Brittany Nevlud, Josue Otero, Jessica Owl, Travis Parcher, Jessica Pinette, Raymond Ramirez, Corinthian Rattler, Tierra Rattler, Maria Rios-Mendoza, Charlene Rodriguez, Filimon Roman, Wayne Roper, Maria Rubio, Raelynn Russell, Anthony Saunooke, Tyler Shelton, Christian Smith, Joshua Stephens, Pat Thomas, Fabian Valenzia, Amber Walker, Cindy Weed, Nathan Wells, John West, Rachel Wiggins, Nicholas Williamson, Zack Winchester and Jorden Yarborough.


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Hanlin takes flak on gun law
To say I was dismayed by the article in The News-Review on Jan. 25 about Sheriff Hanlin "sticking to his guns" is a huge understatement. I am appalled that he wrote a letter to the vice president of the United States indicating that his office "wanted no role in enforcing new federal gun laws."
He has taken an oath to uphold the laws of the land, and to state in advance that he does not intend to enforce certain laws, even though at this point he certainly cannot know what those laws entail, seems to be a clear violation of that oath.
Even more disturbing are statements attributed to him in the article. When I read that he had said, "I think we're potentially close to an armed revolution," I had to wonder, "Who is he talking to, what has his response been to people who are making such statements?"
I live in a fairly conservative part of Douglas County, and I've heard nothing that even borders on what the sheriff is suggesting. For him to make a statement like that to the press is highly irresponsible, in my opinion.
At this point I am sincerely sorry I voted for Sheriff Hanlin in the last election; he is not the man I had been led to believe him to be.
Prudy M. Zorotovich


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This Chrysler Town and Country van, driven by Rachel R. Carrier of Two Rivers, slid into the Chevrolet Sonic four-door passenger car at left during a two-vehicle crash in rural Manitowoc County on Monday morning.
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A 38-year-old Two Rivers woman was driving too fast for conditions when she lost control of her vehicle on a snowy road at about 8 a.m. on Monday and slid into another vehicle, according to a Manitowoc County Sheriff's Office report.
The operator of the second vehicle, a 42-year-old Romeoville, Ill., man and his two passengers were trapped in their vehicle and had to be extricated, the report indicated.
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Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum is a rare disease of unclear etiology, that occurs in about 1% of diabetic patients.
Case report
We present case of granulomatosis disciformis chronica et progressiva Miescher with good response to systemic corticosteroids therapy.
Patient 45 years old woman, with primary yellow-brown areas skin lesions, with foci well separated from surroundings on both lower legs, that occurred 5 years ago. In laboratory tests there was no abnormalities. Because of advance suggestion (after last admit in dermatological ward) of observation according to xantogranuloma necrobioticum tests for paraproteinemia were made. Immunoelectrophoresis, IgG, IgM, IgA levels, kappa light chain, lambda heavy chain; were correct, Bence-Johns protein-negative. During hospitalization in Clinic methylprednisolone in dose of 32 mg od, vascular drugs and local steroidotherapy was applied with good therapeutic response.
We described case of typical clinical and histological characters of necrobiosis lipoidica. without diabetes-granulomatosis disciformis chronica et progressiva Miescher that despite of suspicion of proper diagnosis for a long time was not treat effective.
Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum is a rare disease of unclear etiology that occurs in about 1% of diabetic patients [1]. The disease is characterized by a chronic inflammatory granulomatous process accompanied by vasculitis with perivascular deposits of complement C3 and immunoglobulins IgG, IgM and IgA. Typically found on the lower legs, focal skin lesions comprise well-separated irregular areas of discolored (yellow-brown) tissue. Tissue damage in the centre of foci includes atrophy, sclerosis and teleangiectasia [1-3].
Miescher's granulomatosis (also known as granulomatosis disciformis chronica et progressiva) was first reported by Miescher and Leder in 1948. In this condition skin lesions are typically localized bilaterally and symmetrically on the lower legs, and in the absence of diabetes [1,4]. Treatment of all types of necrobiosis lipoidica is difficult, and the condition can be unresponsive to systemic corticosteroids, cyclosporin A, retinoids, and antimalarial and vascular drugs. In contrast, some promising results have been obtained with phototherapy (psoralen and UVA treatment; PUVA), with topical application of corticosteroids or tacrolimus, or with photodynamic therapy [5-11].
We present a case of Miescher's granulomatosis without diabetes showing a favorable response to systemic corticosteroid therapy.
Case report
The patient (female, 45 yr) had primary skin lesions consisting of discolored (yellow-brown) areas on both lower legs with well-separated foci (Fig. 1). Her condition was first reported 5 years earlier. The initial diagnosis was erythema induratum, and treatment included penicillin G procaine, rifampicin, vascular drugs and local steroidotherapy. Diagnosis of Miescher's granulomatosis was suggested 3 years later on the basis of histopathologic examination and after exclusion of diabetes. We repeated penicillin G procaine, vascular drug administration and steroidotherapy. Cryotherapy with ethyl chloride was also applied. Despite the treatment the extent of the skin lesions increased slowly and these were accompanied by with small ulcerations within the lesion foci, often as a result of local injury.
Figure 1. The patient (female, 45 yr) with primary skin lesions consisting of discolored (yellow-brown) areas on both lower legs with well-separated foci.
Thyroid disease was diagnosed in 2007 (Hashimoto's thyroiditis; struma nodosa partim lymphomatosa Hashimoto) and subtotal resection of the thyroid gland was performed. Thyroid hormone replacement was with Eltroxin (levothyroxine, 100 mg). In the same year the patient was hospitalized in a provincial dermatological ward where a diagnosis of xanthogranuloma necrobioticum was suggested. Because treatment brought no improvement, and the extent of the skin lesions continued to increase, the patient was admitted to Department of Dermatology at Katowice Medical University.
Laboratory investigations included ESR 32/52, blood smear, electrolyte levels, AspAT, ALAT, GGTP, bilirubin, creatinine, urea, glucose, blood glucose profile, blood protein electrophoresis, CPK, aldolase, urine analysis, arthus-type reactions (latex-R, Waaler-Rose test, ASO). All were in the normal range. Because xanthogranuloma necrobioticum had been suggested tests for paraproteinemia were also performed. Immunoelectrophoresis revealed normal levels of IgG, IgM, IgA, kappa light chain, and lambda heavy chain; there was no evidence of Bence-Jones proteins.
In therapy methylprednisolone (32 mg od) was administered in conjunction with vascular drugs and local steroidotherapy. After 1 month of methylprednisolone there was significant improvement, with flattening and blanching of skin lesions accompanied by healing of minor ulcerations on the left lower leg. The patient is now receiving dermatologic out-patient care with continued administration of methylprednisolone and gradual dose reduction (table 1).
Table 1. Clinical history of the patient
Necrobiosis lipoidica in its classical form is a granulomatous disease of unclear etiology usually associated with diabetes. Ho et al. [12] reported on an atypical familial case where necrobiosis lipoidica without diabetes was found in 2 sisters. Flann et al. [13] and Criado et al. [14] described many histological similarities between the progression of xanthogranuloma necrobioticum and Miescher's granulomatosis, although the overall clinical picture differs between the two conditions. Leroy et al. [15] performed electron microscope ultrastructural studies in a patient (62 yr) with a diagnosis of necrobiosis lipoidica without diabetes. Here perivascular macrophage infiltration, necrobiosis and collagen fiber damage was reported but without loss of vascular wall integrity.
Treatment of classical variants of necrobiosis lipoidica and Miescher's granulomatosis is difficult. Bawaria et al. [16] applied pentoxifylline (3 × 400 mg td) in a 20-yr-old patient with diabetes and necrobiosis lipoidica. Tan et al. [17] used systemic corticosteroid with success in patients with necrobiosis lipoidica and insulin-dependent diabetes, and without destabilization of blood glucose levels. In our patient, long-term topical corticosteroid therapy gave no detectable clinical improvement.
Narbutt et al. [10] used local PUVA therapy (0.005% 8-methoxypsoralen followed by UVA irradiation) in 10 patients. After an average of 47 sessions (total dose 69.5 J/cm2) they observed recurrence of skin lesions in only 2 patients. Kreuter et al. [18] used fumaric acid esters (FAE) for the therapy of necrobiosis lipoidica, granuloma annulare and a skin variant of sarcoidosis. In 18 necrobiosis patients receiving FAE over 6 mo there was a significant improvement in skin status.
Bouhanick et al. [19] complemented steroid therapy with 113 sessions in hyperbaric chamber. This joint therapy was effective in a patient (28 yr) with insulin-dependent diabetes. Reinhard et al. [20] obtained good results in necrobiosis lipidica treatment using mycophenolate mofetil. Nguyen et al. [21] described an individual case of therapeutic success in a patient with necrobiosis after administration of an antimalarial drug (chloroquine). Owen et al. [22] reported a case of a 44-yr-old woman with ulcerated necrobiosis lipoidica that healed following grafting with dermal tissue engineered in culture. Zeichner et al. [23] treated necrobiosis lipoidica using a TNF inhibitor (etanercept).
Long-term risks associated with necrobiosis lipoidica include the development of spinocellular carcinoma. Tschuchnigg et al. [24] detected nodules within the necrobiosis foci in a 53-yr-old patient; these were diagnosed histologically as spinocellular carcinoma. Santos-Juanes et al. [25] made similar observations in a 75-yr-old patient with a 30 yr history of necrobiosis lipoidica.
We have described a case with typical clinical and histological features of necrobiosis lipoidica in the absence of diabetes, also known as Miescher's granulomatosis. Treatment of this type of necrobiosis is difficult, and the condition failed to respond to different attempts at therapy over several years. We report that systemic steroidotherapy with methylprednisolone was of significant clinical benefit in this patient. Early diagnosis and treatment can not only improve the patient's quality of life but also protect against serious side-effects including spinocellular carcinoma.
We confirm that written consent was obtained from the patient or their relatives for publication of study and the use of any images. A copy of the written consent in available for review by the Editor-in-Chief of this Journal.
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This manuscript was drafted by BBC, LBW, IRP. BBC – main conception, design, acquisition of data, interpretation of data, writing; LBW – references, writing assistance; IRP – writing assistance, acquisition of data All authors contributed to its critical review and all approved the final draft.
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I don't really like the new name, but the game is still looking great!
New website design, new game name, upcoming ingame trailer release, PAX East attendance announced and new company name launched!
Posted by AgeofChivalry on Feb 23rd, 2011
Today represents a new chapter of our dream to become a successful indie game company as we announce that Team Chivalry will now be operating under the name "Torn Banner Studios" Incorporated. This is an administrative change more than anything else but it is also a statement of how seriously we are taking this opportunity and represents an additional step taken by us towards our goal. Check out the company's new logo below:
In addition, we had a lot of feedback from our community members on the original name of our game (Chivalry: Battle for Agatha) which we felt was valid and as a result we have opted to change the name of the game to something more obvious and straightforward for marketing purposes. The new name of our first product as a company will be "CHIVALRY: MEDIEVAL WARFARE". Checkout the new game logo below:
This news is accompanied by the launch of our brand new website design at Chivalrythegame.com which reveals a whole host of information about the game including background information on the teams, lore from the game world and much more. The website will continue to be expanded upon as we develop the game and we hope it will become a library of knowledge for players prior to release.
This news also means that we will be focusing much more on marketing from now on. No more waiting months to hear the latest from our project, we have a ton of content we are very excited to show you.On that note, we are happy to announce that Torn Banner Studios will also be exhibiting our game at PAX EAST this year! If you are in the Boston area this March make sure you swing by! We will be in Booth I-15 in the indie alley. To find us, look for our castle (rough concept image):
Also note that on our website there is a countdown to our new ingame trailer release and we're very excited to see what you guys think of your first glimpse ingame! So be sure to track us here and also follow along on our news page of our website to ensure you get all the juicy details. We're very excited to see how future news of our game is received by this community so be sure to let us know what you are thinking and keep us on the right track by joining up on our forums: Chivalrythegame.com .
I don't really like the new name, but the game is still looking great!
which name, the one for the game or the developer?
cause I think they are both good, although yes medieval warfare does sound a lot like modern warfare. but it fits and who really cares anyway.
yupp, sounds like a retarded cod4 mod
I Love Chivalry,
but The whole "Midevil Warfare" just make me think you're just going in and doing the whole "Modern Warfare" it's generic, and looses the original flare of a perfectly good title
just goes along the same lines as "Trench Warfare", "Future Warefare", "Ottoman Warfare" just, stick with the old one or come up with something better.
I Loved your HL2 mod and I am looking forward to the indie release but this title is just so bland.
I understand where you are coming from and will be honest with you. We chose this name for one reason and that is because we felt that when you see it, you immediately understand what the game is about. If you already know what the game is about, the name really has no effect on your decision. So we felt that this name was best for its ability to be read and effectively convey the most basic principle of what the game is efficiently.
Yeah, that makes senses. Can't wait for the release, just thought I'd threw my two cents in.
wish you didnt have such a name but, I agree with you.
I'm also getting the "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" vibe from "Chivalry: Medievil Warfare".
I really liked the old name more than the new one, however even the old one made me think of the "Age of Empires" games.
So perhaps finding a different synonym to warfare would be a better approach.
Some better examples would be:
- Medievil Bloodshed (sounds more gritty)
- Medievil Arms (gives it a more olden style militaristic sound)
- Medievil Struggle (Not really an interesting name, but certainly an alternative)
- Medievil Fray
(NOTE: Those synonyms sound a bit more brutish than some other synonyms which most people wouldn't even understand)
Or perhaps use synonyms of things like Destruction, Battle, Power, etc etc...
Basically anything you see in another battle type game, look at the synonyms for it, and chances are you'll find something a bit better sounding.
Personally, I would have used your existing game explanation/style as your studio name (since it is well known and already in the minds of fans), "Medieval Warfare Entertainment" or "Medieval Warfare Studios" (a nice logo comes to mind), but what would over 25 years in the industry know.. lol.. I know, you went through heaps of names and there was heated debates over the name and the logo. Always is. Hope it all goes well for you guys...
I can't say I'm a fan of the new name but anyone who knows their stuff will agree it's better for marketing. I can see a few methods of taking advantage of the logo for opening sequences and I'm sure we're all looking forward to the upcoming in-game trailer. Good luck at PAX and keep up the good work.
moddb=pc community. get your console kiddie *** outta here. thanks
It is in the best interests of the developers to consider multiple platforms. While this question is answered in their F.A.Q on their new website it's still a question that should hang in the air. Also probably worth pointing out that the Console market still dominates the PC market (though I haven't played on a console in some time so not a fanboy remark) but information is best shared online (PC) so again it makes perfect sense to bring it up here on IndieDB/ModDB.
Aha, so that explains the description of ModdB; "Mod DB covers the game development scene across all platforms PC, XBOX, Playstation and Nintendo serving up downloads of the best mods and other indie ..." /sarcasm
"moddb=pc community. get your console kiddie *** outta here. thanks "
Grow up.
As everyone else has said...not a fan of the new name, feels cheap, generic, sell-outish, but I am very much looking forward to this game. One of the few mods to Indie I support because you at least finished the Mod first, not like others, leaving it incomplete, half-way done, and going Indie.
you're big on this whole 'sell-out' thing, aren't you?
didn't you get the memo ? A sell-out is anyone who's mother isn't cooking their meals for them.
Are you seriously going to post the same thing on every single game update? How selfish the game developers must be not to work continuously to provide free content for you to ridicule.
Get off your high horse, and get a job.
Did you not read what I posted, in how I was in support for them?
Also, the old "lives with his mom", and "doesn't cook his own meals", is getting a little old.
I don't live with my mom, and I do indeed cook my own meals.
The only thing that's getting old here is your routine of bashing mods / games for "selling out". The last time I heard someone use the term "selling out" I was in freaking high school. Seriously, get some perspective and look at what you're saying - You make a single positive comment, and then sandwich it between negativity and disparaging remarks about other projects. Do you think anyone here cares that this is one of the "few mods you support" ? I mean, if 99% of modders are greedy sellouts who release half finished work you must not play much of the stuff that's on this site then eh? In fact, why are you here again?
"Post a Comment" it says at the bottom. "Comments" at the top. It does not say "Post a positive comment!" and "Happy Comments!". If I was a developer, I would want to hear all viewpoints, good or bad. Sandwiching would also be an incorrect term since he gives his negative points, then his positive points.
"I haven't heard -blahblah- since freaking high school!" THIS in itself is childish as well.
That's my 2 cents on YOUR comment.
Mkilbride may be blunt about how he says it, but what he's saying is what I'm sure a good portion of the mod playing community feels anyway. Trying to insult him personally isn't going to change that, nor his attitude.
As for the news post itself, I too agree with the general vibe of the comments that the title is rather generic, but as the developers have said, I can completely understand why it was done. They could've named it "Chivalry: Non-modern Warfare" and I still would be interested.
Appreciate the feedback guys. We anticipated getting a little flak for the name change and I am pleased that your responses were all respectful.
Good luck guys, looking great already!
I tried loading the site on a couple of PCs now, including my laptop, and for an odd reason it doesn't load. Flash based stuff is always bad news.
Other than that, I'm glad to see you guys are doing well. Finally the pace is picking up in the "indie" world and some major games are being made.
Again, "warfare" in the name gives me the shivers too :)
I like the studio logo though, it's very well done.
I agree how Chivalry: Medieval Warfare sounds like a ripoff of Modern Warfare, which I dislike, but otherwise I can't wait to fight in a dang-awesome Medieval multiplayer game!
Oh, and a quick suggestions for a name: Chivalry: Kingdom Wars
How about Chivalry: Mettle of Honor?
Chivalry - Bad Company?
Seriously...think about another name change. :D
I really loved your previous work so I'm really looking forward to anything your going to do in the future. Best of luck!
Grats on everything Tibbs. Wish you luck! If you need tester or anything in the future let me know, I'm in for another ride with you guys :)
I think its a good name, tells you more about what the game is all about if you havent played the hl2mod, but also stick to its roots. Before you kinda had to know the world and previous title to understand, and since you're going indie and release it to everyone, its not certain they have tried the previous title. So I call it a good decision.
Great stuff! I feel like the only one who doesn't mind the name change. Regardless it IS the content that matters, and the name alone lets newcomers have an idea of what they are getting into.
Definitely one of the most anticipated games this year for me!
Good luck at PAX!
Looking forward to this game. The gaming market really needs more games with a proper melee fighting system.
"Battle for Agathia"
What was wrong about the name?
When hearing Medieval Warfare, I think of CoD, which makes me think about 12-year old hyperactive kids, or it makes me think of TF2 cp_degrootkeep, thus meaning, 12 year old hyperactive kids again.
What is Agathia? It could be even a magical land where mages shoot firebolts at orcs from a helicopter.
Medieval Warfare, however, is straightforward. And yes, it does sound like CoD4, but it's not the name that defines the game anyway.
Age of Medieval Warfare metal ops - really rethink the name its that bad
Huzzah! Keep up the great work guys :)
By the way, what parry system did you guys stick with? I hope it'll take skill and good reactions, not only timing.


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Causative Agent:
A group of seven related toxins produced by the bacillus, Clostridium botulinum. The seven distinct toxins (A through G) are produced by different strains of the bacillus.
Routes of Exposure:
Inhalation, oral (infant botulism and wound botulism are not included in the discussion below)
Toxic Dose:
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Incubation Period:
Neurologic symptoms of foodborne botulism generally begin 12-36 hours after ingestion. Neurologic symptoms of inhalational botulism generally begin 24-72 hours after aerosol exposure. However, the incubation period for both can range from 6 hours to 10 days.
Clinical Effects:
Acute, afebrile, symmetric descending paralysis. Botulinum toxins are neurotoxins that act to prevent the release of acetylcholine presynaptically and thus block neurotransmission. Multiple cranial nerve palsies are often the first symptoms seen. Bulbar palsies are prominent early, with eye symptoms such as blurred vision due to mydriasis, diplopia, ptosis and photophobia, in addition to other bulbar signs such as dysarthria, dysphonia, and dysphagia. Skeletal muscle paralysis follows with a symmetrical descending and progressive weakness, which may culminate abruptly in respiratory failure. Deep tendon reflexes may be present or absent.
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Prophylactic Treatment:
Currently, there is no commercially available vaccine.
Differential Diagnosis:
Single cases may be confused with various neuromuscular disorders such as atypical Guillain-Barré syndrome, myasthenia gravis, or tick paralysis. Botulism could also be confused with enteroviral infections, but in these patients, fever is present, paralysis is often asymmetrical, and the CSF is abnormal. It may be necessary to distinguish nerve agent and atropine poisoning from botulinum intoxication. In organophosphate nerve agent poisoning pupils are miotic and copious secretions are present. In atropine poisoning, the pupils are dilated and mucous membranes are dry, but central nervous system excitation with hallucinations and delirium is present.
- Arnon SA, Schecter R, Inglesby TV, et al. Botulinum toxin as a biological weapon: medical and public health management. JAMA. 2001; 285: 1059-1070.
- Chin J. Control of Communicable Diseases Manual, Seventeenth Edition, American Public Health Association; 2000.
- Kortepeter M, Christopher G, Cieslak T, et al. Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook, U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases, U.S. Department of Defense; 2001:63-69
- Middlebrook JL, Franz DR. Botulinum Toxins. In: Zajtchuk R, Bellamy RF, eds. Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare. Washington, DC: Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of the Army; 1997: 643-654.
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Indianapolis Colts interim coach Bruce Arians during Sunday's victory that clinched a playoff berth.
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Soaring through cyberspace in search of interesting stuff on the playoff-bound Indianapolis Colts.
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
Reggie Hayes writes, "Maybe the Colts peak with Pagano's return Monday. Maybe that's the final chapter, with the playoff game an epilogue to the year and a prelude to 2013. Or maybe "ChuckStrong" has a second act that ends up being more incredible and inspiring than the first."
Peter King writes, "(Bruce) Arians was the perfect junkyard dog for one of the most difficult coaching assignments in NFL history. The Steelers let him walk last year, and Arians was bitter about it. For eight years he coached Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense, getting very close to Roethlisberger. Too close, some in the organization thought, and after last year the Steelers decided to make a change -- to get a fresh offensive voice and approach for the league's 12th-rated offense, and to challenge Roethlisberger too."
Bill Simmons writes, "Luck's rookie season has been so extraordinary, it's prevented Colts fans from freaking out about Manning's equally extraordinary Denver comeback."
Paul Kuharsky writes, "With a win in Indianapolis, the Texans can assure home-field advantage throughout the postseason (unless they make it to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.) ... Chuck Pagano is due back tomorrow. I'd expect his plan for Sunday against Houston would be to rest his hurt guys and minimize risk. I never would have imagined they'd be the team with nothing at stake in this one."
Yahoo Sports
Jason Cole writes, "Luck broke Cam Newton's rookie record for yards passing and now has 4,183 for the season. Throw in 21 touchdown passes and Luck has been amazing this season. Too bad there's a good chance he could finish third in offensive rookie of the year balloting. What a year for young quarterbacks."
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The Colts opened as four-point underdogs at home to Houston in the regular-season finale.
Sporting News
Vinnie Iyer writes, "The Colts have the statistics stacked against them, but football is equal parts heart and toughness. There is a perfect mix of veterans, including Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis, Antoine Bethea and Adam Vinatieri, who have experienced the highest playoff success and youngsters Luck, T.Y. Hilton, Vick Ballard, Dwayne Allen and Jerrell Freeman hungry for their first taste. The leadership and guts displayed by Luck, Pagano and interim coach Bruce Arians have put the Colts over the top in a special way."


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Board of Supervisors Meeting Date:
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Investment Company
Staff Lead: Department:
Deirdre B. Clark Community Development
Magisterial District: PIN:
Consider Preliminary Subdivision Application (#PP03-M-11) – Fenny Hill Subdivision
The applicant is seeking preliminary
plat approval to divide approximately 18.9 acres into five (5)
single-family residential lots, ranging in size from
± 1.93 to 10.29 acres. Of the approximately 18.9 acres, ± 8.33
acres is zoned Residential (R-1), 7.5 acres is zoned Conservation District
(RC), and 3.07 acres is zoned Rural Agricultural (RA). The property is
located on the east side of
Section 9-7 of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that "…all preliminary plats approved by the Planning Commission shall be referred to the Board of Supervisors at its next regularly scheduled meeting…If the Board takes no action on the preliminary plat referral, the preliminary plat shall be deemed approved in accordance with the actions of the Planning Commission."
The Planning Commission staff reports are available upon request.
Requested Action of the
Board of Supervisors:
action is necessary, unless a majority of the Board wishes to consider
this preliminary subdivision application.
The Final Plat shall be in general conformance with the Preliminary
Subdivision Plat entitled "Fenny Hill Subdivision" dated
Prior to
Final Plat and Final Construction Plan approval, the applicant shall
submit a detailed landscape
plan as required pursuant to Section 7-600 of the Zoning Ordinance for
Prior to Final Construction Plan approval, a lot density calculation shall
be provided.
Preliminary Soils Information Provided by Larry K. Johnson, CPSS dated February 2003.
This Virginia Certified Professional Soil Scientist has field reviewed and adjusted the preliminary soil information onto the final plat (x"=xxx') and certifies that this is the Best Available Soils Information to Date for Lots _ to_.
9. The following statement shall be placed on the final soils map:
· "The County recommends that no below grade basements be constructed on soil mapping units 15B, 15C, 415B and 10B due to wetness unless the foundation drainage system of the structure is designed by a Virginia Licensed Professional Engineer. The foundation drainlines should be daylighted for gravity flow on all structures."
10. The following statements shall be placed on the Final Construction Plans:
· "Before a home is started the builder needs to mark the drainfield area off and not disturb it during construction."
· "Foundations placed in soil mapping units that show a moderate, high, or very high shrink-swell potential in the most recent Interpretive Guide to the Soils of Fauquier County, Virginia will require a geotechnical evaluation in order to determine proper design."
· "The County recommends that before road or home construction begins in soil mapping units 20B, 20C, 20D, 18D, 18E, and19D a site specific evaluation be conducted so that shallow to bedrock areas are identified. These areas may require blasting if deep cuts or excavation is done."
The type of primary and reserve
(including percentage) drainfield area(s) shall be
stated for each lot.
12. The final soil map shall be filed in the front office of Community Development and the Building Department to be used exclusively for obtaining soils information for this proposed subdivision.
13. Two copies of the final soil map, with the original CPSS signature, shall be submitted to the County Soil Scientist Office before Final Plat approval is made.
All road design and construction shall be in accordance with VDOT's Subdivision
Street Requirements manual and VDOT's Road and Bridge Standards.
15. Road and other construction shall insure drainage water will not rise higher than 18" below the shoulder of proposed or existing public roads. At a minimum, culverts shall be designed to accommodate 10-year flood frequencies.
16. All utilities placed within the highway right-of-way shall be placed on the outer three (3) to five (5) feet of the edge of the right-of-way.
17. Trees within street rights-of-way shall not be credited towards satisfying Fauquier County's tree canopy ordinance.
18. Unpaved portions of street rights-of-way shall not be credited towards open space requirements.
19. The ingress/egress easement described in Deed Book 482, page 63, shall be vacated in the area shown on the plat to be dedicated to public use. All necessary parties to the vacation shall join in the plat or instrument vacating the easement.
At such time that the proposed road is accepted into the Virginia
Department of
Transportation public road system, provision shall be made for the
continued use of that portion of the existing ingress/egress easement that
is not included in that system.
All SWM/BMP facilities shall be designed and constructed to conform to
Fauquier County Stormwater Management Ordinance standards.
23. A homeowners' association maintenance agreement shall be required for the SWM/BMP facilities. The homeowners' association documents shall be submitted with the Final Construction Plans.
24. Maintenance easements shall be provided for all SWM/BMP facilities.
25. The SWM/BMP facilities shall be located on separate lots.
26. The toe of slope on the embankment or associated disturbed area of the SWM/BMP facilities shall be at least twenty-five (25) feet from the property line.
27. Driveway culverts and all
other pipes shall be shown on the Final Construction
Plan and shall be sized for the ten (10) year storm.


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Blip Toys is recalling 15,000 of its Nature Wonders HD Pinto Horse Toy Figures. The surface paint coating on the horse contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
This recall involves the Nature Wonders HD pinto horse toy figures with model number 92093. The plastic horse is white with brown spots and measures about 4 inches tall. The model number and "Nature Wonders HD" are printed on the retail tag wrapped around the horse's leg.
The toy horses were sold at Walmart stores nationwide from January 2009 thorugh July 2009 for about $4.
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City to put the 'h' back in 'Guguletu'Comment on this story
Cape Town -
The City of Cape Town naming committee will recommend this month that a misspelling of Gugulethu on street signs be corrected at a cost of R200 000.
The misspelling dates from the 1980s, and appears as Guguletu.
In the report, the committee recommended:
* That the council noted the explanation of the spelling of "Gugulethu"; and that this be adopted as the correct spelling of the name of the township.
* That subject to available funding, all signage reflecting the incorrect spelling be replaced.
The committee said the misspelling was formalised in the 1980s, but that it "could only be speculated on why the 'h' in Gugulethu was not included on this formal documentation".
The city's language unit said that with the first publication of the Xhosa dictionary in the 19th century, "clicks" and "h" sounds were omitted.
"In today's dictionaries, such as the Greater Dictionaries of Xhosa, and in isiXhosa orthography of 1980, this has been rectified. One can also look at other place names using the same suffix, such as Imizamo Yethu and Lingelethu."
The committee said that although it was impractical to change the names on the general plans and individual title deeds for the area, it was possible for the city to change the appropriate signs to reflect the correct spelling.
But Gugulethu is not Cape Town's only misspelling. In Langa, the city is looking to correct four names: Reverend Howard Marawa Street, which should be "Reverend Howard Marawu Street"; Lerotho Avenue, which should be "Lerotholi Avenue"; Zolile Musie Street, which should be "Xolile Musie" Street; and Jekula Crescent which should be "Mjekula Crescent".
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CARLSBAD >> The best gift is usually the one not expected, and Carlsbad High School is elated after an unsolicited donation.
Thanks to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Laboratories, hundreds of high school students will be able to continue testing chemicals and mixing solutions as part of their science education.
WIPP Labs donated several beakers, graduated cylinders, and special bottles for chemical storage on Wednesday to the Carlsbad High School science department, to the astonishment of school officials.
"We weren't even expecting it," said Carlsbad High School science teacher Robert Cope.
With education budgets tightening across the state, the donation was much-needed according to Kelli Barta, the director of secondary education for Carlsbad Municipal Schools.
Carlsbad High School receives a $6,000 budget annually for its science department and that money is usually steered towards textbooks and other non-laboratory equipment.
"For all of our schools and science programs, one thing that lacks is the hands on materials that we need for the actual experiments," Barta said. "We are very grateful and very appreciative to NWP for their donation. We'll always accept any kind of support that people give."
CHS offers an extensive list of science classes that students can take throughout their career and includes courses in astronomy, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, biology, entry engineering, environmental science, geology, greenhouse management, and marine biology.
Cope, who teaches courses in Advanced Placement Chemistry, AP calculus, AP physics, and pre-AP Chemistry, said NWP's donation would help greatly with all of the labs that are planned for this fall.
"Anytime that you have a lab, you have breakage with your glassware and beakers and things like that," Cope said. "Not a lot, but none of that stuff is cheap and our budget (is small) for our science department. If you didn't have the adequate equipment, you wouldn't be able to teach the labs that you would want to do."
Cope said the equipment will be put to use for science laboratories next school year ranging from ninth grade integrated science to AP courses.
WIPP Laboratories is managed by Nuclear Waste Partnership with support staff from URS Professional Solutions. NWP is contracted to manage and operate WIPP, located 26 miles southeast of Carlsbad, for the Department of Energy.
WIPP Laboratories has made similar donations in recent years in order to increase the interest in science by Southeastern New Mexico students. Since 2001, URS-led companies at WIPP have awarded scholarships and educational grants to area students who plan to pursue higher education in math, science and engineering.
"Reading about chemistry does not always interest students," said Mansour Akbarzadeh, NWP manager of science and development at WIPP Laboratories. "These tools will enable students to participate in hands-on learning activities which enhance the learning experience."
Reporter Zack Ponce can be reached at (575) 689-7402.


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Comments on Draft Plan of Action for Reducing, Mitigating, and Controlling Hypoxia in the Northern Gulf of Mexico. 8-21-00 I make these comments as an individual and researcher involved in Gulf of Mexico hypoxia and linkages with the Mississippi River watershed, and not as a representative of my institution.
While this Action Plan is specific in its title to hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, it is obvious from the content that efforts to reduce hypoxia in the Gulf through control of nitrogen sources within the Mississippi River basin will accrue benefits to both the Gulf and water, habitats, and resources within the Mississippi watershed.
All of the long-term goals listed are laudable, but only goals 1A and 1B are measurable in the context of long-term changes and re-evaluation every five years. Thus, while restoring and protecting the natural resources and public health in the Gulf and the Mississippi/Atchafalaya River Basin (Goal 1C) are fine ultimate goals, they are too nebulous to be implemented.
Of Goals 1A and 1B, Goal 1B is an inclusive goal, because it combines a minimum extent of hypoxia in the Gulf with a nitrogen reduction goal. The goal of reducing the hypoxic extent in the Gulf to less than 5,000 square kilometers by the year 2010 is a measurable goal, specifically on a 5-year running, but needs to be accomplished by multiple measures that reduce nitrogen loading. To be more effective Goal 1B should be modified to read that "average nitrogen loads to the Gulf should be reduced by A MINIMUM of 30% from the 1980-96 average. Identification of specific actions within the basin, to achieve that MINIMUM 30% nitrogen load reduction." If greater than 30% reductions can be achieved, then we should strive to accomplish them. Other governmental entities, such as the Chesapeake Bay Agreement and the nations of the Baltic North Sea, have set higher and more realistic goals (40% and 50% nitrogen reduction, respectively) to meet coastal water quality improvements. The caretakers of the Mississippi River and the northern Gulf of Mexico should not want to stop short of these higher percentages. Also, Goal 1B should also be specific to a reduction of a minimum of 30% over a 5-year running average, similar to the change through time in the extent of the hypoxia size goal.
Goal 1A, while it encompasses the higher limit (40%) of other governmental entities around the U.S. and the world, stops short by allowing a reduction goal as low as 20% and is therefore unacceptable.
It is not clear in the reading of the document what "authority" will re-evaluate the progress to the goals on the 5-yr continuing basis.Section on "Implementation Actions," insert in the first sentence "for the benefits to the Gulf of Mexico [and within-basin watersheds]" It is not clear how short term action #6 integrates with the Gulf of Mexico Program procedures in place for an expert panel to identify research needs for Gulf hypoxia.
There is uneven emphasis on "coastal" states and the state of Louisiana. If part of the eventual plans for mitigating nutrient effects in the Gulf depend on redistribution of large quantities of Mississippi and Atchafalaya River waters, then the states of Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, and even Florida should be partners in actions specific to coastal issues. Even at present discharge distributions, the states of Texas and Mississippi should be working at the same level as Louisiana where indicated in the Action Plan.
The Clean Air Act, in its current status and with potential modification, needs to be addressed directly as it relates to atmospheric deposition and water quality within the Mississippi River basin. Management of nutrients needs to be an integrated watershed and airshed endeavor.
Under Key Roles and Responsibilities, the emphasis on nutrient criteria development within EPA, NOAA, States and Tribes should include not just nutrient criteria, but also the manifestations of nutrients, such as chlorophyll biomass levels.
Under Environmental Indicators, it will be difficult to measure the duration of the large hypoxic zone several times a year without a significant increase in funding for more than one shelfwide cruise annually. Duration for a smaller area can be determined from the monthly work off Terrebonne Bay and the transect off Atchafalaya Bay to be implemented in 2000. Also, it will be difficult to determine from actual data what the bottom-dwelling communities in the current hypoxic zone should return to, because there are no historic data. There are hypotheses, however, based on current understandings of benthic ecology that would be useful starting points.
The various actions outlined to accomplish the goals, specifically those identified in Goal 1A and 1B and in the supporting text, are well presented and should facilitate progress in nutrient reductions. There are many good, valid points raised in this document. I have mostly identified those above that need work or further clarification. The remainder of the document is on target. More emphasis may be afforded statements to the effect that several models of source loads within the basin indicate where emphases should be placed within the basin for action.
It is important that steps be taken to reduce nitrogen loads to the Gulf of Mexico and reduce the size of the hypoxic zone, not by small amounts, but by significant amounts. That water quality and resources within the Mississippi watershed will also benefit makes these actions even more supportable.Nancy N. Rabalais, Ph.D.


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What started as a little mistake turned into an expensive error for a Lexington woman.
Theresa Guerin says she left her purse inside her car by accident after parking it in the driveway of her Greendale road home last week.
She said when she went back outside to get her purse it was gone along with her keys inside.
Guerin says when her husband went out to get something from his car two days later her car was gone.
The Guerins called police immediately, who were able to track down and stop the car at New Circle and Liberty road a few hours later.
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FAMU Head Coach Veronica Wiggins
Opening Statement:
We made a decision that we were going to come out and compete and leave it all on the field and thats what the young ladies did. Its a game. Sometimes things dont go your way but we fought all the way through the seven innings.
On looking moving forward:
I have 19 young ladies and no one has ever been to a regional. It was overwhelming and also exciting and a challenge for the young ladies. Once they settled down, they realized that we were able to compete. Im pretty sure you guys are going to see us again.
Freshman Tashayla Irvis
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Today, I realized that its either do or die. Its either youre going to win this game or youre going to lose and I wanted to win. So, realizing that this could be my last game, I wanted to give my all and I didnt want to have any regrets leaving this field and I also wanted to do it for my seniors, the girls on this team. I wanted to make sure that I gave my best effort for them because I know that they have had a good four years and I wanted to put everything out on the line for them.


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Western-backed Libyan rebels succeeded in taking Tripoli's central Green Square early Monday morning.
The rebels, waving opposition flags and jubilantly firing guns into the air, were greeted by local residents who, according to media reports, poured into the streets to celebrate and greet the rebel fighters.
After securing control of the main square, the rebels announced the restoration of its original name, Martyrs' Square.
Meanwhile, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court confirmed earlier reports that Saif al-Islam Gadhafi, one of the sons of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, had been captured by rebel forces.
There had also been reports that the Libyan dictator's eldest son, Mohammed, and the presidential guard had surrendered but that Gadhafi's Bab al-Aziziya compound was still under the control of the regime.
Mohammed Gadhafi spoke to al-Jazeera television early Monday morning and confirmed that he had been captured and was being held under house arrest.
It was reported on Sunday that the rebels had launched a daring mission to penetrate the capital city of Tripoli, which until Saturday night had been considered Moammar Gadhafi's last stronghold.
An advance party "from Misrata reached Tripoli this dawn by sea and joined the Tripoli rebels," said Abdullah Melitan, a spokesman for the insurgents.
Watching his 42-year reign crumble as rebels supported by NATO warplanes advanced on the capital, Gadhafi promised to stay in Tripoli "until the end."
In an audio message broadcast on Libyan state television, Gadhafi called on his supporters around the country to help liberate the capital from the Western-backed rebel offensive.
"The time is now to fight for your politics, your oil, your land," al-Arabiya quoted Gadhafi as having said.
"I am with you in Tripoli – together until the ends of the earth."
Libyan information ministry spokesman Moussa Ibrahim has also insisted that Gadhafi's forces would stand and fight, being quoted by the British Guardian as saying, "We are still very strong. We have thousands and thousands of fighters who have nowhere to go but to fight."
The rebels, meanwhile, have reportedly said they would halt their offensive if Gadhafi announces his departure and added that they would give Gadhafi and his sons safe passage out of the country.


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Updated: 6/05/2013 4:44 pm
The University of Houston-Victoria softball team moved upsix spots Wednesday to finish the 2013 season ranked No. 18 in the 2013 NAIASoftball Coaches' Postseason Top 25 poll.
The Jaguars finished the 2013 season with a 32-22 recordand a berth in the NAIA National Championships Opening Round Tournament wherethey fell in the championship game of the Lubbock Bracket.
UHV received 216 points in the final voting to move upfrom No. 24.
National champion Concordia (Calif.) received all 20first-place votes and was an unanimously No. 1 with 560 points, while SpringHill (Ala.), the NAIA runner-up, moved up from No. 15 to No. 2 with 537 points.
Lubbock Christian, who the Jaguars lost to in the LubbockBracket finals, finished at No. 3 with 527 points, while Williams Baptist(Ark.) was No. 4 with 506 points and Oklahoma City rounded out the top five atNo. 5 with 483 points.
The Jaguars defeated Lubbock Christian 5-1 to force asecond and deciding game in the Lubbock Bracket. UHV took an early 2-0 leadbefore LCU rallied back to eliminate the Jaguars with an 8-3 win in thedeciding game.
The Jaguars will lose just three seniors from their 2013squad – shortstop Brittany Arredondo, pitcher Dawn Villegas and designatedplayer/first baseman Jena West.
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John James Audubon's Birds of America has been reproduced often, beginning with the double elephant folio printed in England by Havill. After Audubon's death, his family arranged with the New York printer Julius Bien to produce another elephant folio edition, this time by the new chromolithographic process. It was to be sold by subscription but the venture, begun in 1858, was brought to an end by the American Civil War. Only 150 plates were produced and the number remaining today is slight; they are among the rarest and most sought after Audubon prints. Bound in cloth with a full cloth slipcase, this beautifully produced book is the first complete reproduction of Bien chromolithographs and will become the centrepiece of any bird lover's library.
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