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September 11, 2006
DoDEA PRINCIPAL NAMED 2007 METLIFE/NASSPNATIONAL MIDDLE LEVEL PRINCIPAL OF THE YEAR
Washington, DC — Ellen Minette, principal of Heidelberg Middle School in Heidelberg, Germany, has been named the 2007 MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National Middle Level Principal of the Year. Heidelberg Middle is a Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) school. DoDEA is a civilian entity which has jurisdiction over all overseas schools on military bases. Minette has had the unique opportunity to affect the lives of youth whose parents are, in many instances, deployed to regions that are in the middle of military conflicts, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
Since her arrival at Heidelberg Middle in 2000, Minette has made changes that have improved the climate, culture and collaborative efforts in the school. Minette restructured the school, opting for a more middle school-friendly flexible block schedule and moving 18 teachers in order to group the school into smaller, grade level units. Her efforts brought results. For example, in 2005, 80% of sixth grade students scored at or above the second quartile on the Terra Nova in science. Her seventh graders increased their science scores by 10% in the top two quartiles. School-wide, students scored highest on the math portion of the test, something that hadn't been done at Heidelberg Middle in over 10 years.
"These and other sweeping changes made by Ellen are just a few of the reasons why she was chosen as the MetLife/NASSP National Middle Level Principal of the Year," said NASSP executive director Gerald N. Tirozzi, "Ellen, as would any strong principal, realized that the students and faculty in her building had the ability to do great things with the right support. We commend her for her efforts."
In a school where 30% of the students are new each year, Minette created a strong climate of learning and collaboration. She also worked immediately to increase the diversity of the faculty and staff to better reflect that of the student body. She searched for and hired qualified minority applicants.
"We are proud to honor Ellen Minette for her strong leadership skills and dedication to her students and staff," said Thomas G. Hogan Jr., Head of MetLife Resources. "She is enabling her students to succeed and creating a brighter future for them."
Sibyl Jacobson, senior vice president, MetLife Corporate Contributions, commenting on the program said, "The MetLife/NASSP Principal of the Year program underscores the critical role principals play in developing high performance schools that benefit all students. We are a proud sponsor."
Minette will be honored during an awards banquet on October 14th in Washington, DC. This marks the first time in the 14 year history of the MetLife/NASSP National Principal of the Year Awards that a DoDEA principal has become the national winner. The search for the National Principal of the Year began in early 2006 as each state principal's association selected its State Principal of the Year. From this pool of state award winners, a panel of judges selected three middle level and three high school finalists. Then, a national middle level winner and a national high school winner are selected.
The six finalists each receive a $1,500 grant. The two national award winners receive an additional grant of $3,500. The grants are used to promote the advancement of learning opportunities for students or other related investments such as capital improvements, the purchase of technology-related equipment, or funding specific educational programs.
The National Association of Secondary School Principals and MetLife are strongly committed to supporting the visions of unsung school leaders. Each year the MetLife/NASSP State and National Principal of the Year programs focus attention on the outstanding work principals do in middle level and high schools across the country. These individuals are recognized for their accomplishments as high-achieving principals, all the while making a daily investment in our children's future.
For more information about the MetLife/NASSP State and National Principal of the Year programs and winners, please visit www.nassp.org/awards or call Kristine Rzewnicki at 703-860-7238.
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From a dude who spent decades literally working his way across the Metroplex from bus boy, to chef, to GM, and now owner, Victoria's Mexican Grill is a festively appointed tortilla-stuffer now open on Davis inside of a two-story house they refurbished so Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young would stop calling it a "very, very, very OK house".
This is said house.
Inside, there's a bar-anchored downstairs with a patio-wrapped upper deck, all accented with modern art that'll get you fired up, sun.
And, of course, the food, which calls on age-old recipes from the dude's dearly departed mother Victoria, including this Fiesta Platter -- a quartet of quartets counting flautas, fajita quesadillas, taquitos, and chicken-stuffed jalapenos. Also awesome: tableside-made guac, where they'll let you add variable levels of everything (jalapenos, onions, garlic…), plus choose between smooth or what everyone on The Facts of Life called Natalie behind her back (chunky).
Straight-outta-Mexico dried pepper-roasted brisket finds its way into quesadillas, tacos, also-stuffed-with-poblano enchiladas, and staples like this Pollo Jalisco w/ poblano, ranchero sauce, and Jack (cheese, not alcohol... or Robin Williams DVDs).
Of course they've also got 'ritas -- nine of 'em, actually -- ranging from a swirl featuring an upside-down sangria bottle, to jalapeno (w/ orange liqueur and pickled jalapeno juice), to the Citronge-, lime-, and agave-laden "La Perfecta", or in English: "When You Beat Someone In Mortal Kombat Without Them Hitting You Once".
And, like any upstanding Mexican joint, they've got a basket of playable (probably?) instruments. Just try not to bother the two cats in the yard.

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The Nixa Parks Department's new outdoor movie screen measures 17 feet diagonally.
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The Nixa Department of Parks and Recreation invites families to go back to a time when big screens in the night sky brought people together for a night of open air cinema.
Movies in the Park launches Saturday night with a screening of "Despicable Me" at McCauley Park. People are invited to set up lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy the film on an outdoor big screen.
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'Fields of Gold'' by Diane Revels is one of the works on view.
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Take a stroll through Morristown and experience art like never before during the Morristown Art Walk. The second annual event will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6.
More than 70 artists from all over Morris County will exhibit their work at 10 local businesses along South Street and on Maple Avenue. Organized by Julie Friedman, owner of ArtSpace Studio in Morristown, along with Morris Arts, the event was designed to offer county artists the opportunity to showcase and sell their work and to connect with the community, while promoting Morristown as a hub for the arts - and all in one ...


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Applying Boat LetteringBy Michael Vatalaro
Published: April/May 2013
Here are two easy methods to apply vinyl lettering or graphics to your boat.
The Wet Method
1. Apply two pieces of masking tape to the edges of the graphic. Then place the graphic on the clean transom or boat side where it will be applied. Measure the graphic using the bottom of the first and last letter on the same plane.
2. Once the graphic is in the location you want, mark the corners in masking tape.
3. After you have marked the area, remove the graphic from the boat and spread the graphic on a smooth, clean surface with the paper side up.
4. Carefully pull backing paper away from the transfer tape. Don't let the graphic blow in the wind.
5. After removing the backing paper, spray the sticky side of the graphic and transfer tape with the soap and water solution. Wet the entire area thoroughly.
6. Once you have sprayed the graphic, spray the transom or side of the boat where the graphic will be applied. The soap and water solution allows you to slide the graphics around for proper placement, so don't be shy with the spraying.
7. Place the graphic in the desired location. As long as both the graphic and the boat are wet, the letters can be slid into position.
8. When the graphics are in position, squeegee the letters to push the air and water out from under the vinyl.
9. The graphic will need at least an hour to dry in place after you finish squeegee-ing. High humidity will increase drying time.
10. After the graphic has dried, remove the transfer tape by pulling it back from the corners and over itself. Do not pull away from the boat as this could lift the lettering. If you find any air bubbles, prick them with a pin or razor blade and push the air out with your fingernail.
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Promiscuous badgers 'are adding to TB risk', say Cornwall academics
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Promiscuous badgers that 'sleep around' are spreading bovine tuberculosis, according to a team of academics from Cornwall.
Sleeping away from the family home is linked to health risks for badgers, reveals the new research by scientists at the University of Exeter's Tremough Campus at Falmouth.
Researchers working with the Food and Environment Research Agency found that badgers which strayed away from the family home in favour of sleeping in outlying setts were more likely to carry TB.
The 12-month study of 40 wild badgers was funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and could have useful implications for the management of bovine TB.
With pilot culls of badgers in two South West bovine TB hot-spot areas scheduled for early next summer, the findings could prove useful.
The behaviour of individual animals is thought to be a key factor in how the disease is spread among animals and livestock.
The work was carried out by Dr Nicola Weber, of the University of Exeter's Cornwall Campus, who said: "At a time when stopping the spread of TB is vital for farming, it's crucial to understand all of the factors involved in the transmission of the disease. Our research found that some individual badgers are more likely to sleep in setts in the outskirts of their territory. These individuals may be coming into contact with other sources of infection more frequently, meaning they could be more likely to both contract and to spread the disease, either to other badgers or to cattle."
Dr Weber attached electronic surveillance collars to badgers from eight groups at Woodchester Park in Gloucestershire, where the badger population is naturally infected with TB. Scientists selected a sample of 40 badgers from across the groups to provide a representative sample of age and gender.
In the study, each group had a territory made up of one or two main setts, which are used as the primary year-round underground den. They also had between three and eight outlying setts, which were occupied less frequently. The badgers were monitored for 28 consecutive days per season for one year to investigate how patterns differed between individuals.
Professor Robbie McDonald, of the University of Exeter, said: "Badgers occupying outlying dens are most likely to be looking for a mate, or defending their group territories. We think they acquire infection as a result of living on the periphery and contacting more individuals from other social groups, rather than because they are ostracised as a result of contracting the disease.
"It would be valuable to test the relationship between behaviour and infection more thoroughly."
Last year bovine TB caused the death of 26,000 cattle, bringing anguish to farmers and costing the taxpayer millions of pounds in compensation.


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2010-11 – Outdoor: At the Dusty Lane Open, Curnutt placed second in the 400-meter run with a time of 50.77. He also placed eighth in the 1,500 with a time of 4:00.81 at the WAR III.
2010 Cross Country: Redshirted.
2009-10 Track and Field - Indoor: Redshirted. Outdoor: Curnutt was Eastern's top 800 runner, recording a season-best time of 1:51.67 at the Oregon Relays. He qualified for the conference championships, placing 15th. He also ran the 400 (50.77) and the 1500 (4:00.81). He was also named to the Big Sky Conference All-Academic team.
2009 Cross Country: Finished 48th at the 2009 Big Sky Cross Country Conference Championships in Greely, Colo., where he had a time of 28:22.6 to help the Eagle men clinch a fifth-place finish. Curnutt competed in the NCAA West Regional Championships in Eugene, Ore., where he finished 179th (36:15.73). Curnutt was also named to the Fall Big Sky Conference All-Academic team.


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The modern language degree programs at Sinclair focus on French, German and Spanish. However, the department offers a variety of language courses. No matter what you choose to study, modern language fluency is a tool valuable to you as an individual and job seeker. Our programs helps you to foster the valuable skill of critical thinking.
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By learning to speak Spanish, German, and French, you can better appreciate the creativity of music, poetry, drama and narrative of a culture. These programs, in addition to being able to articulate your own ideas and communicate them effectively, also help you to better relate to others. Humans use language to structure their beliefs, ideas, opinions, and cultural experiences. To understand another language is to gain insight into another culture, another way of perceiving the world. It is also to understand one's own language better and to gain a critical reflection on one's own culture, through the lens of another.
Most collegiate programs in liberal arts areas require at least one year of foreign language study. To fulfill this requirement and more, our programs provide valuable credit and experience that will transfer easily to most four-year colleges and universities. Our courses can also be used to fulfill humanities requirements of Sinclair's associate degree programs. With the variety of classes offered, you have the opportunity to study Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.
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The Associate of Arts in Modern Languages is designed for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year university as a French, German or Spanish major, or into a major for which modern language is a strong base. The curriculum fulfills the freshman and sophomore general education requirements of most four-year colleges and universities. As part of this degree program, students must complete the requirements of the Ohio Transfer Module in order to graduate.
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Indie Gems: Shelter Feeds Its Young
Indie Gems is an ongoing feature in which we highlight indie games that are worth your time and attention. Think of this as your weekly Indie Game Playlist.
Surviving as an animal is a tough proposition, especially when you're a child.
This is the premise behind third-person adventure game Shelter. Confusingly enough, it's a game about survival, but it's not a survival game. Rather, it's an adventure game – where you control the protagonist directly, rather than through pointing and clicking – that makes survival its core premise. By weaving a minimalist tale about a badger mother and her cubs, it creates a stirring and easy-to-understand narrative with beautiful art and methodical pacing. You won't be challenged, because Shelter is not a game to challenge you. It's a game about the journey, not the result, and all the little hardships along the way. Hardships that nobody can truly overcome.
Developer: Might And Delight
In Shelter, you play a momma badger as she protects and feeds her cubs. Gathering apples, catching frogs, and picking turnips are your initial tasks, but as you progress through the game you are given more difficult and emotionally tumultuous goals, such as protecting your children from birds of prey. It's a slow descent into sadness, but it's a heartfelt one, and there's a fundamental hope for the future. Shelter manages to convey a downer atmosphere without actually being depressing, and part of that is due to the unique art style.
Shelter uses a minimalistic, desaturated, lo-fi watercolor art style to convey a sense of softness to the events of the game. Environments and animals feel like a dream, and models are all very low-poly without looking like an awkward PSX game. Rather, objects tend to be geometric and angular, while the soft texture helps to soften (hah!) the blow. Despite the more depressing aspects of Shelter, it helps to keep the game from getting too sad. It's like watching a nature documentary as created by a watercolor artist. The music and sounds are equally well-used and simplistic, which keeps you engaged with the badger and her cubs on their journey of survival.
Shelter is available on Steam.


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Logitech ships Revolution wireless mice
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Revolution mice ship
Logitech has launched Revolution, a new line of cordless mice designed for users who work with large documents. The wireless Logitech MX Revolution ($100) and Logitech VX Revolution ($80) mice feature laser tracking and built-in lithium-ion batteries. Both devices include a new type of scroll wheel technology that supports normal click scrolling with extra precision, as well as "free scroll" which allows users to flick the wheel resulting in continued spinning up to seven seconds, instantly stopping wherever desired. Both mice also feature a one-touch searching button as well as a battery status indicator. The MX Revolution features a document quick-flip wheel on the side of the mouse, while the VX includes a storable USB mini-receiver and zoom control. Both mice are available for Mac OS X as well as Microsoft Windows. [images included]


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Won the 2001 National Translation Award given by the American Literary Translators Association
In this bitterly funny novel by the renowned Polish author Witold Gombrowicz, a writer finds himself tossed into a chaotic world of schoolboys by a diabolical professor who wishes to reduce him to childishness. Originally published in Poland in 1937, Ferdydurke became an instant literary sensation and catapulted the young author to fame. Deemed scandalous and subversive by Nazis, Stalinists, and the Polish Communist regime in turn, the novel (as well as all of Gombrowiczs other works) was officially banned in Poland for decades. It has nonetheless remained one of the most influential works of twentieth-century European literature.Ferdydurke is translated here directly from the Polish for the first time. Danuta Borchardt deftly captures Gombrowiczs playful and idiosyncratic style, and she allows English speakers to experience fully the masterpiece of a writer whom Milan Kundera describes as one of the great novelists of our century.
Witold Gombrowicz (19041969) wrote three other novels, Trans-Atlantyk, Pornografia, and Cosmos, which together with his plays and his three-volume Diary have been translated into more than thirty languages.
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HIGH SCHOOL TRACK: Solid start despite snow
Lake View athletes fare well at district
WOLFFORTH — On a day that began with snow on the ground and temperatures below freezing, the Lake View High School boys and girls track teams didn't let the weather get in the way Wednesday on the first day of the District 4-4A meet at Peoples Bank Stadium.
The Chiefs' Chris Sanchez placed third in the 3200-meter run with a time of 10:13.25, just two-hundredths of a second out of second place.
"I felt like if there was less wind and perfect conditions, the whole race would've been more fun," Sanchez said. "I'm expecting some big competition (at the area meet next week).
"Hopefully we'll get enough practices in before then and speed up the times."
Sanchez is looking forward to running in his best event today — the 1600.
"Hereford didn't run the two-mile, so I'm kind of expecting to see some specialists," he said. "I'm hoping that some people are a little bit sore from (Wednesday). so I can get ahead. As long as there's no wind, it'll be a fun race."
Lake View also got a third-place showing by Greg Delarosa in the high jump with an effort of 6 feet.
Taylor Kent snagged a fourth-place finish in the pole vault after clearing 7 feet, 6 inches.
"I felt good," Kent said. "I have an injury on my leg so it's kind of hard not to do what I know I can do, but I just did enough so I can get to area."
Robert Martin finished fifth in the triple jump with an effort of 40 feet, 10 inches, just missing out on advancing to the area meet by one spot.
But Martin will have a chance to advance in the 200 after taking eighth place in the prelims with a time of 23.92.
Jason Roberts' prelim time of 53.06 is the third-best performance heading into today's finals.
Eli Peterson had the fourth-best time (11.37) in Wednesday's 100-meter dash preliminaries and he'll also be running in the finals.
Chiefs head coach Jim Verden was hoping to get more of his athletes into the finals, but he said it was still a good showing on Day 1.
"We knew it was going to be tough coming in," Verden said. "We had some that stepped up and did what I thought they could. I was a little disappointed in the times with some of the rest of them.
"Of course the weather's a little different from what we've been used to running in. We'll see how the relays perform (Thursday)."
Lake View's Tierra Coverson, who advanced to regionals last year as a freshman, reached the finals in the 400 after her fourth-place time of 1:02.29, which is a personal best.
Rebecca Ridgeway's fifth-place time of 18.25 in the 100 hurdles prelims was good enough to get her a spot in today's finals and give the Maidens more potential points.
Jina To has the seventh-best qualifying time in the 100 with a 13.54.
"I was real pleased with the way the girls competed," Lake View girls coach Mark Petross said. "We got several to the finals. Of course, we've got all three relays (today), which stand a good chance to get to area, and we've got our 800, our mile and our two-mile.
"I feel like our girls handled the weather really well. They took care of business on getting ready to run, and overall I'm pleased with the way we handled it."
Today's field events are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., followed by the running finals at 2 p.m. Wednesday's schedule was pushed back an hour due to the weather.
The top four individuals in each event will qualify for the area meet, which is scheduled for next Friday in Amarillo. The area meet, which was added in all classifications after being held solely in Class 1A before, will feature District 3-4A and 4-4A.
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District 4-4A Track Meet
Wednesday's results
From Peoples Bank Stadium, Wolfforth
3200: 1. Cade Speed, Frenship, 10:05.13; 2. Jarel Rosas, Plainview, 10:13.23; 3. Chris Sanchez, Lake View, 10:13.25; 4. Michael Sikes, Monterey, 10:14.62; 5. Keaton Howerton, Monterey, 10:15.38; 6. Josiah Baker, Frenship, 10:38.84.
Triple jump: 1. Erin Lopez, Lubbock, 44-7; 2. Trey Rowe, Lubbock Monterey, 42-6.25; 3. Payton Gonzalez, Hereford, 42-5.75; 4. Dequalin McGraw, Lubbock, 41-0.5; 5. Robert Martin, Lake View, 40-10; 6. Tristan Lafuente, Frenship, 40-3.25.
High jump: 1. Landon Jackson, Plainview, 6-2; 2. Coleman Merrill, Frenship, 6-2; 3. Greg Delarosa, Lake View, 6-0; 4. Grant Sandercox, Frenship, 5-10; 5. (tie) Calon Mask, Lubbock; and Jayton Ellis, Plainview, 5-8.
Discus: 1. Travis Rasberry, Frenship, 142-6; 2. Kade Young, Plainview, 134-10; 3. Jake Stoker, Frenship, 133-9; 4. Christian Collins, 133-1; 5. Jose Flores, Lubbock, 126-4; 6. Miguel Enriquez, Hereford, 120-7.
(top eight advance to finals)
100: 1. Erin Lopez, Lubbock, 11.22; 2. Jesse Perez, Monterey, 11.29; 3. Joey Balderaz, Hereford, 11.36; 4. Eli Peterson, Lake View, 11.37; 5. Keefe Gallagher, Lubbock, 11.46; 6. Kierre Brown, Frenship, 11.52; 7. Brandon Cloud, Hereford, 11.53; 8. Vincent Johnson, Monterey, 11.54.
400: 1. Daniel Lopez, Monterey, 52.34; 2. Rhett Cates, Frenship, 52.38; 3. Jason Roberts, Lake View, 53.06; 4. Joey Gonzales, Plainview, 53.11; 5. Andres Contreras, Hereford, 53.29; 6. Grant Sandercox, Frenship, 53.67; 7. Tristan Lafuente, Frenship, 53.91; 8. Joshua Rodriguez, Lubbock, 54.43.
200: 1. Charles Keller, Lubbock, 22.76; 2. Dee Grimes, Frenship, 22.83; 3. Jesse Perez, Monterey, 22.98; 4. Keefe Gallagher, Lubbock, 23.10; 5. Ian Hightower, Frenship, 23.33; 6. Paul Lara, Plainview, 23.66; 7. Kevon Manahan, Lubbock, 23.72; 8. Robert Martin, Lake View, 23.92.
3200: 1. Mariah Martinez, Monterey, 12:13.49; 2. Heather Maldonado, Hereford, 12:18.26; 3. Jessica McGill, Frenship, 12:20.52; 4. Mercedes Sanchez, Frenship, 12:22.25; 5. Kaitlyn Henderson, Monterey, 12:22.79; 6. Madison Scheppler, Lubbock, 12:28.49.
Pole vault: 1. Morgan Hartsell, Frenship, 10-0; 2. (tie) Bailey Kretschmer, Frenship; and Madison White, Lubbock, 8-0; 4. Taylor Kent, Lake View, 7-6; 5. Stacey DeLaGarza, Plainview, 7-0; 6. Melissa Watters, Plainview, 7-0.
Long jump: 1. Pamela Uchebo, Lubbock, 17-3; 2. Alexis Bragg, Frenship, 17-0.5; 3. Danielle Leaks, Frenship, 16-7.25; 4. Brielle Watts, Frenship, 15-6.5; 5. Bailey Hastings, Hereford, 15-5.25; 6. Courtney Lawley, Monterey, 15-1.
Shot put: 1. Janae Stokes, Lubbock, 36-9; 2. Jessi Newman, Lubbock, 33-10.5; 3. JayCee Sessums, Monterey, 33-9; 4. Lauren Parker, Frenship, 32-10.5; 5. Jordan Cooper, Frenship, 32-8; 6. Heather Ybarra, Hereford, 31-8.
(top eight advance to finals)
100 hurdles: 1. Tiffany Gomm, Frenship, 16.36; 2. Karolyne McMillian, Monterey, 16.97; 3. Zoe High, Hereford, 17.70; 4. Shannon Watson, Plainview, 18.21; 5. Rebecca Ridgeway, Lake View, 18.25; 6. August Thompson, Lubbock, 18.97; 7. Martha Norez, Hereford, 19.25; 8. Madison White, Lubbock, 20.01.
100: 1. Danielle Leaks, Frenship, 12.35; 2. Lateria Slaughter, Lubbock, 12.60; 3. Brandy Calloway, Frenship, 12.93; 4. Colette Kitten, Frenship, 13.00; 5. Camryn Neiman, Monterey, 13.37; 6. Kyazsha Manahan, Monterey, 13.51; 7. Jina To, Lake View, 13.54; 8. Reagan Ramsey, Lubbock, 13.75.
300 hurdles: 1. Karolyne McMillian, Monterey, 48.42; 2. Brooke Walker, Plainview, 50.22; 3. Sabrina Desantiago, Monterey, 50.35; 4. Hannah Stapp, Frenship, 50.48; 5. Allyson Rumfield, Frenship, 51.16; 6. Tiffany Gomm, Frenship, 51.22; 7. Bailey Hastings, Hereford, 51.99; 8. Mackenzie Mull, Plainview, 52.04.
200: 1. Danielle Leaks, Frenship, 25.67; 2. Pamela Uchebo, Lubbock, 26.23; 3. Morgan Hartsell, Frenship, 26.23; 4. Dalmeshia Tennison, Lubbock, 26.31; 5. Sidnee Harrison, Monterey, 26.56; 6. Sha'Quilla Jonnson, Monterey, 27.19; 7. Camryn Neiman, Monterey, 27.66; 8. Kemia Carter, Frenship, 28.34
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1. I Will Not Ever Never Eat A Tomato Lola is a fussy eater - but Charlie can get her to eat food with a little imagination.
2. On My Own Today Lola wants to do everything that's anything all on her own.
3. I'm Not Sleepy And I Will Not Go To Bed Will Lola ever be sleepy enough to go to bed, Charlie wonders?
4. But That Is My Book You have to be quiet when you're in a library, but that's very hard for Lola.
5. There Is Only One Sun And That Is Me! It's the school play and Lola is determined to be the Sun; yellow is her favourite colour.
6. We Can Look After Your Dog Lola and her friend Lotta are really pleased to look after Sizzles the dog in the park.
7. I've Won - No I've Won - No I've Won Lola simply has to win all of the time when she's competing with Charlie.
8. I Like My Hair Completely The Way It Is Something is bothering Lola when it's time to get a hair cut.
9. I'm Really Ever So Not Well Charlie has promised Marv that he'll play football but poor Lola has a very nasty cold.
10. I'm Hurrying, I'm Almost Nearly Ready! Charlie wants Lola to hurry or they will be late for school.
11. Boo! Made You Jump! What Lola wants more than anything is to make Charlie jump, which proves quite tricky.
12. The Most Wonderfullest Picnic In The Who You cannot have a picnic without swirly tennis and boildy eggs and, of course, sunshine.
13. It Wasn't Me! Charlie wins first prize at school for his fantastic homemade rocket. It's not a toy Lola!
14. It's A Secret... Lola has to keep Charlie's birthday a big secret. And it's really hard to keep secrets.
15. I Love Going To Granny And Grandpa's Granny and Grandpa live by the sea where there are pony rides and lovely things to eat.
16. I Do Not Ever, Never Want My Wobbly Tooth Lola is terrified of her first ever wobbly tooth, until she learns of the Tooth Fairy.
17. Say Cheese To please Mum, Lola is determined to stay clean and tidy for her first school photograph.
18. I'm Just Not Keen On Spiders Lola likes all sorts of creepy crawlies, but she is just not keen on spiders.
19. Snow Is My Favourite And My Best Snow is on the way and Lola is bursting with excitement. Lola just loves snow.
20. You Won'T Like This Present As Much As I It's Lotta's birthday, and Lola has the perfect present.
21. I Must Take Completely Everything Lola has a sleepover at Lotta's, but she realises she's left her suitcase at home.
22. I Want To Play Music Too Lola is desperate to join in with Charlie and Marv's musical journey through space.
23. I'm Far Too Extremely Busy Lola simply does not have time to play today, she is far too extremely busy.
24. I Want To Be Much More Bigger Like You Life is not fair when you are always small, so Lola does everything she can to be taller.
25. My Little Town Sharing proves a challenge when Lola wants a zoo house and Charlie wants an airport.
26. But I Am An Alligator Lola has a fabulous new alligator costume, and she's never going to take it off, not ever!
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Grains tumble on drier planting outlook
A lower day's expected to start this week's grain trade, with overnight prices trending sharply lower for corn, soybeans, and wheat.
As of 7:45 AM CDT Monday, nearby corn is 9 cents lower at $5.49 1/2 per bushel, while nearby soybeans are 16 lower at $15.12 1/4, according to Barchart.com. Nearby wheat is riding corn and soybeans' coattails, trading 5 1/2 lower at $6.90 3/4.
Monday's downturn in prices is based on an extended weather outlook that's slightly more promising for corn and soybean planting to resume at more of a brisk pace in the coming week, according to Commodity Weather Group's (CWG) Monday Ag QUICKsheet report. Weekend rainfall "was less than expected for much of the central Midwest and will offer some extra corn/soybean seeding opportunities in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin early this week," according to CWG.
"However, a rain event on Wednesday/Thursday will favor the central and southeastern Midwest, with another event this weekend focusing just slightly farther south. A similar pattern prevails from late in the 6-to-10- into the 11-to-15-day as well."
Though this forecast marks a significant improvement over the last few days, when possible planting windows have been punctuated by continued delaying rainfall, farmers say it's not enough to allow much progress, making the market's Monday downturn something of an overreaction.
"Please show me the drier forecast," says Agriculture.com Marketing Talk contributor Pete379, who says conditions in his area of north-central Iowa are still far from optimal for planting.
The slide in prices comes despite two potentially bullish factors in play, says Agriculture.com Market Analyst and options trader in Chicago, Scott Shellady. The lingering moisture is starting to trim estimates for this year's overall crop size, and a USDA World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates (WASDE) report on Wednesday could show that this short crop may just be aggravating an already short supply pipeline.
"Well, drier weather forecasts put a cap on things this morning. Expectations for a smaller corn crop can't stem the tide," he says. "We shall see what the government gives us on Wednesday."


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I was pleased to see the thorough coverage of the Sandy Hook shooting on the front page of Saturday's Star Press. Two articles gave the public as good an understanding of the situation as was known at the time.
What I am puzzled about is the article that also appeared on the front page, right below the articles on the shooting. The lower article, by Douglas Walker, concerned a widow who had scared off two intruders by pointing a hand gun at them.
Certainly, the widow is to be congratulated, but I question the judgment of placing an article about someone using a gun for useful purposes, just below an article about someone using guns for harmful purposes. What message does that juxtaposition send to readers? Could the article about the widow not have appeared on a different page?


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Do you take time to pray? Your answer may be "NO!", for several reasons. First, you may believe there is no God or gods.
So any kind of appeal to something that does not exist, is foolishness to you.
Second, some folks may pray to their banker, stock market, or kin, that money or some other financial boon will be forth coming. Why, I have heard some people pray to dice on a roll or to cards from the dealer's deck. As the song says, "Luck be a lady tonight."
Third, it just may be that you trie prayer, but it didn't work.
So, you gave up on it. If there is a God, He didn't do what you asked for, so you gave up.
All of us should take time to pray! But, to whom and for what, that is the big question.
When I was a school teacher, I heard students pray for their own brain to come up with the right answers to test questions.
So, many people pray to something or someone who has no power to bless them.
To pray to someone or something for help in this life is the most natural thing for the human mind and spirit to do.
We were born with an instinct to realize that we have come to end of our ability to deal with the future, the unknown, or reality.
So, we live with an appeal for things to change, be different.
The main issue is, to whom or what or where do we direct our appeal?
Some have a philosophy that men created the idea that there are gods to hear our cry for help.
The result of that communication is a relationship between God and man.
That relationship results in a trust that is pleasing to God and a blessing to man.
Real prayer has a sense of hope for things to change for the better. Real prayer has a confidence, a faith, that God hears and cares. And, not only that, but prayer is a belief that God will take action on our behalf and for our good.
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Philly's El Feco mixes hip-hop, dancehall, reggae and R&B for a sound that inspires.
El Feco--a rising star in the Philadelphia reggae community and beyond--was originally named Fika, meaning "one who was late finally has arrived," which made sense given that his mother was pregnant for 10 months before giving birth to him.
Though she had him in the countryside of Manchester, Jamaica, Feco's mother sent him off for a better life with his father in Philadelphia when he was 6 years old. But six months after he arrived here, his father was murdered in a drug-related argument.
Despite that tragedy and the many times violence and death struck heavy blows to his life later on, El Feco's songs are tales of universal struggle and the need to rise above. "How many times have you felt slighted?" he asks over lunch at Cavanaugh's. "But in the same sense, who are you to claim that your burden is the heaviest?"
Now 30, Feco looks to music to ease some of life's burdens. He says he comes from a line of hustlers and drug dealers, and followed the same path himself growing up. But days of fast cash taught him that anything that comes quickly is bound to disappear just as fast--like the $1,000 he would make (and spend in a snap) hustling drugs in West Philly. And when a lot of the guys he admired ended up dead or in prison, he found himself moving toward music instead.
Better late than never, he's ready for his second coming--this time as a star.
El Feco is well known in a local tight-knit reggae circle that includes Philly-based performers such as Singing Craig, Ras Professor and Summer Angel. DJs like Kenny Meez and Peter Blacks--El Feco's "keys to Jamaica"--keep his singles on radio rotation and in the reggae clubs in Philly.
His international exposure--mostly London-based--is solid. While he still hopes to reach the level of full-time artist, he's not afraid of the struggle to get there. In the meantime, he works two food service jobs at local hospitals to support his wife and daughter.
Coming of age in West Philly, El Feco was exposed to a lot of hip-hop, but he says he was always attracted to his Jamaican heritage. As an R&B singer he infused his music with heavy reggae vibes. He started out as a selector, DJing at all the major reggae venues in the city with mentors like John-T, Peter Blacks and Roger Culture guiding him.
His music today--a reggae-infused mix of dancehall, hip-hop and R&B--is hard to definitively classify. Though his versatility is what makes him just as likely to open up for Jill Scott or the Roots as Sean Paul or Elephant Man, it's also, he says, probably why he hasn't signed a deal yet.
El Feco sings with a reggae flow but not in standard Jamaican patois. "I'm coming at you with lyrics that both sides of the camp can understand," he says. "You don't have to rewind the tape. The words are right there visibly displayed, just like a picture. That's something I pride myself on--being able to maintain my flow, but with clarity."
And his lyrics aren't flooded with the staple dancehall material of "bad man" lyrics and sexual exploits.
"If you love your mother, can you please make some noise?" El Feco called out at a recent Electric Factory show. His own mother died of brain cancer earlier this year, and he's performed this piece a cappella at every performance since. "Please give me a moment of silence so I can talk to my mother," he said, sitting for a moment on the speakers at the front of the stage as he prepared for the sweet, soulful ode to "Mama"--a tribute so passionate, it's unclear whether his face is wet with sweat or tears.
When he's not performing, El Feco tries to keep a low profile, sticking to a few reggae standards in Philly--Studio 7, Reggae Lounge and Filo's. "When I'm doing the big shows like Beenie Man, I don't want people to be like, 'Oh, that's just Feco from down the street,'" he says. "They hear my stuff on the radio, they see my face on the fliers, but they still look forward to seeing me, as opposed to, 'I just seen him last night in the club.'"
The typical route to success as a reggae artist requires building a buzz in Jamaica first. But El Feco's mission is to do what he says has never been done before--become an established force in reggae via America.
"I love Philadelphia," he says. "I'm here by choice. The question has been asked time and time again: 'Why don't you go to Jamaica? Yo, you're too talented to be here.' But I literally feel it's my duty. I feel it is my sole purpose until proven otherwise. I feel like I just have to be the first."
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November 29, 2015
Prestonsburg, Kentucky - Two men are in trouble tonight after police found illegal contraband in the Floyd County Detention Center.
Police say a joint investigation by jail officials, the Kentucky Attorney General, and police officers led police to the two men.
Following the arrests, the Floyd County Jailer searched the detention center and found the contraband.
The identities of the men are not being released at this time.
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Cost-cutting seems to be the order of the day in most industries today, but more so in the conglomerate market. With profits becoming increasingly difficult to achieve, streamlining, re-focusing and layoffs have become common words in an industry, which was dominated by "acquisitions and diversification." For General Electric (NYSE:GE), United Technologies (NYSE:UTX) and Siemens (SI), nothing could summarize their current situation more succinctly than "streamlining, re-focus and layoffs." The three cater to industries and individual customers with products covering a vast spectrum of electronics, mechanics and services. As the slowdown in world economy continues to be prolonged, this is my take on the best conglomerate stock option available for the time being.
General Electric is selling its 49% stake in NBCUniversal for $16.7 billion to Comcast (CCMSA). Recently, GE has been operating under the objective of re-focusing on its core capabilities as it exits media and scales back its GE Capital finance arm. Jeff Immelt obviously believes that manufacturing has more potential to spur the company's growth, which has been languishing in mediocrity for quite a while now. According to reports, the company aims to buy back shares worth $10 billion from the inflow of cash. That's good news for investors, but perhaps signs of organic growth from the manufacturing operations of GE will be more welcomed by shareholders who stuck with the stock when it went as low as $6.
In its annual report, United Technologies mentioned that it expects to eliminate 3,000 employees from its work force and restructure costs up to $300 million. UTX has the acclaimed Pratt and Whitney engines subsidiary and Sikorsky Helicopters. The company has been awarded a $65 million contract for engine maintenance on the F-35 by the Department of Defense. China's phenomenal construction growth is also promising for the company, as its Otis elevators and Carrier air conditioners will be amply demanded. The demand for UTX products is spread across continents, which should help spur growth in 2013. However, higher costs have hindered revenue increases for the past 2 years. Increasing profit margins will be key in the future.
Siemens is spinning off its lighting division Osram and plans to shed 8,000 jobs along with it as it puts a factory in China up for sale. High quality global journalism requires investment. Siemens plans to cut $1.3 billion in annual costs by adjusting its manufacturing footprint and will seek an approximate $3.9 billion in savings in procurement by focusing more on design for profitable sales. The company also aims to get rid of fringe businesses, such as baggage handling technology, water treatment and solar units. Furthermore, the company is also looking to exit its partnership with Nokia (NYSE:NOK) under the name of "Nokia-Siemens" when a shareholder agreement comes to an end in April.
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The discounted earnings plus equity model, developed by EFS Investment Partners and applied to the three competitors, suggests that currently all stocks are slightly undervalued. In addition, EFS' fair stock price valuation indicates that currently Siemens is trading at the most attractive discount. At a price of $108, the SI stock has 13% upside potential to reach its fair value.
General Electric stock is the cheapest option of the three at $23.77 and has a 52-week range from $18.02 to $23.90. United technology has a 52-week range from $70.71 to $92.91 and currently trades at $92.07. Siemens stock is the most expensive conglomerate option in this article and has a 52-week range from $77.88 to $112.73. General Electric needs to manage its debt load very carefully as its debt/equity shows the company's Achilles' heel. However, with the sale of NBCUniversal, the company should be able to address some its debt load. Refinancing of its debt will also make the burden somewhat easier to bear. Debt load is also a cause of concern for United Technologies, as it holds almost as much debt as it does assets. Perhaps an anticipated growth rate of 7-8% in Asia over the next 4 years will help the company acquire a better debt rating.
In the case of yields, GE has a significant advantage, especially after increasing its dividend by 12% earlier. Siemens also offers an attractive yield of 2.72%, coupled with much better EPS over the past 3 years. While UTX does not have stellar EPS growth, its continued growth for the future has been somewhat assured by contracts in Turkey, the US and for the provision of nacelle to the second generation Embraer E-Jets.
Make or Break for Investors
GE has been long primed for a rebound and a shift in the stock market, which will alter its fortunes. Now, more than ever, the sale of a single asset (NBCUniversal) is being hailed as the catalyst for its stock price. I find it hard to believe that a company the size of GE and the events that it has encountered over the past decade will simply have an upturn overnight. Yes, the dividend yield is attractive and share buyback program will be helpful, but unless the global demand for its products show intrinsic increases, GE will continue to languish in the same price bracket for 2013.
SI posted a 12% drop in profits for the first fiscal quarter and also announced a dampening of expectations for the future. For the time being, the company looks to be sorting out its house from within and little impetus is being shown towards growth in the product market. While this is indeed a necessary step in order to bring down the costs, it is not very comforting for an investor to know that the next quarter results are already expected to be a disappointment, especially when the alternatives, such as GE and UTX, are cheaper and offer stiff competition. I do not favor SI at the moment because of its lack of ensured future growth - something which its competitors have.
UTX on the other hand, has a unique position in its product offering. Its specialization in aerospace is allowing it to enjoy continued demand for jet engines and related services. Secondly, China's endless thirst for skyscrapers and development provides a very healthy looking derived demand for UTX's air conditions and elevators. Recovery in both these sectors will allow the company to continue enjoying healthy revenue for 2013 and 2014. It is essential to keep the associated costs down and hike its margins for the coming years.
Morningstar provides the following rating for the three stocks: GE - 3/5 buy, 1/5 outperform, 1/5 hold. UTX - 3/6 buy, 3/6 hold. SI - 4/5 hold, 1/5 sell.
Bottom Line
While the conglomerate industry is narrowing down and refocusing, strangely enough, UTX's geographical and product diversification is allowing it to have the lead against both General Electric and Siemens. It is inevitable that new directions of production are being found at the company. Its current product line up and global demand can outpace its competitors easily.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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November 30, 2015
Making beer is a serious business.
But a couple of guys from College Station have taken on that challenge and their beer as been the toast of the town.
"No, it doesn't surprise me because I know we make good beer," said owner Dean Brundage with a big smile.
Brundage and John Januskey started the New Republic Brewery in 2010 and in that short amount of time, they've already outgrown their production capacity of 70 barrels a year.
"The last two years have been great," said Januskey.
Business has been so good for the former computer programmers that they now brew beer full time. Their two styles of beer, the Bellows Amber Ale and the Skylight Dunkelweizen, are popular pints at local restaurants. So much so that demand for their special suds is growing faster than a beer belly and that's why they're expanding to a bigger location.
"There's no better time to be a craft brewer in Texas," said Brundage.
"Now we're moving up to a new scale with the brewery so that we can get into a lot of additional bars and restaurants and start working the Houston markets," said Januskey.
Despite an economy that just seems to be getting by, beer sales are sky high.
"People drink when the economy is good and they drink when the economy is bad so it's kind of a bullet proof place to be. We'd really prefer people to drink our beer because they're happy," said Januskey.
"It's an affordable luxury that you can afford when you're down and out or making a lot of money," said Brundage.
The new New Republic Brewery will expand their brewing capabilities 20 fold meaning they'll brew up to 5,000 barrels of beer and they plan on canning their beer by the end of the year.
"It's important for us to get into the grocery stores and the convenient stores," said Brundage.
It's the next step for the New Republic Brewery as they continue to craft their craft beer here in Aggieland.
The New Republic Brewery is holding a kickstarter campaign to help with their expansion. You can donate to the brewery and in return get voting rights on seasonal beers as well as some New Republic Beer gear. We've got the link to the New Republic Web kick-starter campaign below.
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Both of Pella High's basketball teams finished their first trip through the Little Hawkeye Conference with a 5 – 2 record after defeating Newton in a sweep on Friday night. The Lady Dutch won 56 – 47, but the score shouldn't have been that close. Pella was up 42 – 21 midway through the third until Newton went on a huge run thanks to some stingy man-to-man defense. Jessica Holterhaus had 14 points and Mackenzie Gustafson scored 13 to lead the way for the Lady Dutch. The Little Dutch used a strong second half effort to blowout the Cardinals, 74 – 49. Bryce Bortscheller lit it up from the field, shooting 7-for-8 including five three-pointers to dump in 20 points. Coach Mark Core said after the game that both Pella High teams are in a nice groove at the moment. The Lady Dutch are 8 – 4 overall while the Pella boys improve to 9 – 2. Each team will step away from league play this evening; PCM awaits the Dutch for a doubleheader.
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Cattle feed additive Zilmax has been pulled by its New Jersey-based drugmaker Merck Animal Health as of Friday, AUgust 16th. In a statement, they said:
At Merck Animal Health, the health and well-being of animals is our first and foremost priority. We also take very seriously our commitment to providing safe, effective products that are developed based on comprehensive research, rigorous testing and sound science. We believe in the science that supports Zilmax and are confident in its safety and performance. Reinforcing this science and data-based approach, Merck Animal Health has announced it has strengthened its commitment to its Five-Step Approach to Ensuring Responsible Beef.
As previously announced, Merck Animal Health, in conjunction with independent experts, will conduct a scientific audit, which will monitor the process of feeding of Zilmax, and will follow identified cattle from the feedyard to the packing plant to determine potential causes of lameness and other mobility issues during feeding, transportation, offloading and staging at the processing facility. We also will do a thorough review of potential compounding factors—such as nutrition, transportation and receiving facilities.
In support of our customers and to ensure effective implementation of our five-step plan, Merck Animal Health has made the decision to temporarily suspend sales of Zilmax in the United States and Canada. This will allow sufficient time for the establishment of valid study protocols, identification of feeders and packers to participate in the audit, and creation of a third-party team to oversee this process and validate its results.
"We remain confident in the safety of the product, based on our own extensive research and that of regulators and academic institutions, and are committed to the well-being of the animals that receive it," says KJ Varma, BVSc, Ph.D., Diplomate ACVCP, Senior Vice President Global R&D, Merck Animal Health. "This important step demonstrates our commitment to providing our industry partners with data that will reaffirm confidence in Zilmax. We sincerely regret that this situation creates business challenges for our customers but it is critical to ensure that this process is conducted appropriately and with rigorous scientific measures. After the five-step plan is completed, the results will be shared publicly."
In addition, we are also accelerating the development of our Merck Animal Health Advisory Board, which will bring together industry experts, producers, academics and company leadership to promote an open dialogue on animal well-being and help shape and strengthen the company's animal health and well-being program in the future.
Zilmax sales in the United States and Canada were $159 million in 2012. Visit the Zilmax Information Center at http://www.merck-animal-health.com/zilmaxinfocenter.aspx for more details and updates on Zilmax.
At Merck Animal Health, we constantly evaluate our processes and procedures across the entire company to ensure that we maintain the best science-based practices and procedures for not only the welfare of our animals but our business as a whole. We are proud of our animal well-being policies, as well as our role in providing quality products that meet the needs of a diverse consumer base around the world.
We remember that Tyson Foods sent out a letter to cattle feeders saying that as of September 6th, it will not accept cattle fed the beta agonist growth promotant Zilmax.
Zilmax (zilpaterol hydrochloride) is an FDA-approved supplement for beef cattle that increases gain and feed efficiency in the production of beef. It is marketed by Merck.
In its letter, Tyson said that there have been recent instances of cattle delivered for processing that have difficulty walking or are unable to move. The letter goes on to say, "We do not know the specific cause of these problems, but some animal health experts have suggested that the use of the feed supplement Zilmax, also known as zilpaterol, is one possible cause. Our evaluation of these problems is ongoing, but as an interim measure we plan to suspend our purchases of cattle that have been fed Zilmax.
"This is not a food safety issue," the letter continued. "It is about animal well-being and ensuring proper treatment of the livestock we depend on to operate."
The letter went on to say that the suspension would remain in effect "until further notice".
National Cattlemen's Beef Association CEO Forrest Roberts provided the following statement to Brownfield on that Wednesday evening:
"Cattlemen and women believe in the right of farmers and ranchers to responsibly use FDA-approved technologies. We also believe in Tyson's right to make individual company decisions that they feel are in the best interest of their business. We do not have all the details regarding the animal welfare concerns cited by Tyson in the letter to their cattle suppliers. However, we take every report of animal welfare issues very seriously.
"We have expended significant resources to address questions about the use of beta-agonists relative to animal welfare concerns. We convened experts across the beef supply chain who have conducted extensive research on beta-agonists and engaged cattle feeding and animal health experts who have many years of experience using these products. We will continue these efforts until we have solid answers to these questions. In the meantime, we believe these products can be used responsibly when managed properly."
Merck made the following statement immediately following Tyson's letter:
Animal well-being is a priority for Merck Animal Health.
The facts are clear. The benefits and safety of Zilmax® (zilpaterol) are well documented. Zilmax has a 30+ year history of research and development and rigorous testing. Worldwide regulatory agencies have reviewed extensive data on Zilmax and have concluded that use of Zilmax according to the label is safe in cattle. It is important to understand these data included rigorous animal health safety and well-being studies - conducted by University experts - that found the behavior and movement of cattle fed Zilmax is normal.
We are surprised by Tyson's letter. We are confident that, based on all of the available data on Zilmax, the experience reported by Tyson is not attributable to Zilmax. Indeed, Tyson itself points to the fact that there are other possible causes and that it does not know the specific cause of the issues it recently experienced. We will continue to work with Tyson to help it identify those other causes. Again, we are confident that the totality of our data does not support Zilmax as being the cause of these experiences, and we remain confident in the safety of the product.
Zilmax has a withdrawal period 3 days prior to harvest. Not for use in animals intended for breeding. Do not allow horses or other equines access to feed containing zilpaterol. Do not use in veal calves. For complete safety information, refer to product label and Zilmax website.
For more information on Zilmax and how the proposed changes may affect cattle producers, stayed tuned to AM 730 KWOA.
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Larry Steele, 76 of Montezuma passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home of Montezuma. Visitation will begin after 12:00 pm Thursday, February 9, 2012 with the family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be held in the West Liberty Cemetery West of Montezuma.
Larry Max Steele, son of Ray B. and Orpha L. (Miller) Steele was born September 7, 1935 west of Montezuma. He graduated from Montezuma High School. Larry enlisted in the United States Army in 1958 serving his time in Germany as a mechanic. He was honorably discharged in 1962. He married Marilyn Stigers Allgood on August 6, 1971 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She passed away on September 19, 1993. On January 4, 1998, Larry was united in marriage to P. Jean Kanselaar. He worked as a mechanic at Beaty Brother's Dodge Garage in Grinnell and Vannoy Chevrolet in Montezuma, before becoming the Supervisor of the Gas Department for the City of Montezuma. Larry enjoyed camping, hunting and restoring his dads Oliver tractor with his grandson, Travis. He also enjoyed selling and using metal detectors. Larry was a member of the NRA.
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On Saturday, October 20, 2012, Fat Brain Toys and the Strategic Air & Space Museum will team up to foster the love of learning throughout the state of Nebraska.
The event, dubbed Celebration of Mind Nebraska is a family affair for all ages interested in the joy of critical thinking, playable art, problem solving, recreational math, science and technology and creativity. The interactive event features national presentations and entertainment in addition to over 15 different activities designed to provide hands-on learning in the areas of art and design, music and performance, engineering and building, science and technology, games, puzzles and logic. Each experience will integrate knowledge from local and national experts, individual and group projects, and a take home activity. "We are fortunate to offer really fun feature activities for the entire family," said Matt Hansen, marketing director for Fat Brain Toys. "We will be creating the world's largest coloring book, giving families the opportunity to experience musical creativity with Boomwhackers, building a cardboard skyscraper with local architects and engineers, testing the entire family's thinking with mind puzzles and games from Fat Brain Toys, and experiencing robotics with local and regional experts."
"We are excited to partner with Fat Brain Toys to host Nebraska's first Celebration of Mind," said Scott Tarry, executive director of the Strategic Air & Space Museum. "The combination of family oriented activities and the incredible presenters creates an opportunity like no other for Nebraska families to celebrate critical thinking, creativity, and fun. I'm confident this event will ignite the thrill of innovation and discovery for all those who participate."
Held each year in over 70 locations worldwide to commemorate the birthday of famed science and mathematics writer and thinker Martin Gardner. The inaugural Nebraska celebration includes multiple national headliners. The keynote presenter is Popular Science Magazine's William Gurstelle, the bestselling author and famed do-it-yourself science expert. Joining him as a featured presenter is memory czar David Rosdeitcher, also known as "Zip Code Man" for his amazing memorization presentation, including 40,000 zip codes. Entertaining the crowd with his close-up illusions is famed national magician and illusionist Mark Setteducati.
"This will be a truly unique event in Nebraska..science, art, math, technology..all rolled into one mind-blowing day," said Mark Carson, co-founder of Fat Brain Toys. "We want kids to know that it's cool to be smart. And there will be plenty of cool things happening at the Celebration of Mind!"
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About The Strategic Air & Space Museum - located between Lincoln and Omaha near Interstate 80, and utilizes over 300,000 square feet of exhibit, education, and event space to ignite the thrill of discovery and innovation in guests of all ages. Organized in 1959, the original mission of the museum was to commemorate the contributions of the Strategic Air Command, which until 1992 was headquartered at Offutt Air Force Base. The museum moved to its current location in 1998 upon completion of a new indoor facility. The museum houses an impressive collection of military aircraft and space artifacts, many of which have been restored in the museum's on-site restoration facility. To better serve the community, the museum has recently established a partnership with the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Office of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Education to provide cutting-edge educational opportunities for students, teachers, families, and adult learners. Traveling exhibits, permanent exhibits and a variety of special events provide additional unique experiences for the museum's members and guests.
About William Gurstelle - Named to Wired Magazine's Smart List, William Gurstelle is a bestselling author, DIY expert, and professional speaker. The author of Backyard Ballistics, Absinthe and Flamethrowers, and seven other books, William is recognized for his particular talent for making science and technology accessible, intriguing, and – most of all – fun to all readers and audiences. Having sold more nearly half a million books, he is one of the world's most widely read authors on science and technology.
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About David Rosdeitcher (Zip Code Man) - David Rosdeitcher is a world-renowned street performer with one of the most amazing minds in the world. His performances display his amazing memory, including his memorized list of over 40,000 zip codes and points of interest from throughout the United States. David holds the Guinness World Record for the most zip codes identified at random. The latest test for his unbelievable memory is learning every human language.
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About Celebration of Mind - The first Martin Gardner Global Celebration of Mind Gathering took place in different locations around the world on October 21, 2010, which would have been Martin's 96th Birthday. Celebration of Mind has served as a celebration of Gardner's life and work, and continues his pursuit of a playful approach to mathematics, science, art, magic, and puzzles.


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Does this mean the U.S. is WINNING the War on Drugs, and maybe in a few more decades the public will figure it out ???
This is the Treasury Department's war on the assets of major drug traffickers, their financial front guys and money launderers - which has been very effective at going after the pocketbooks of major narcos. The drugs will never stop coming in to the U.S. so the best way to hurt organized crime is to take their illicitly obtained assets and fat bank accounts which are the proceeds of their crimes. Unfortunately, Treasury's OFAC is a tiny office and does not have the immense resources of agencies like DEA or DHS --- sounds to me like this is one agency that actually needs more budget not less!
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Chocolate mint loaf cake
By Sarah Cook
Cooking timePrep: 1 hr, 30 mins Cook: 40 mins plus cooling and firming
Skill levelModerately easy
ServingsServes 10
Bring some contemporary glamour to your table with this layered sponge flavoured with After Eight icing and peppermint
Nutrition and extra info
- un-iced
Nutrition per serving
- kcalories
- 656
- protein
- 7g
- carbs
- 95g
- fat
- 27g
- saturates
- 16g
- fibre
- 3g
- sugar
- 74g
- salt
- 0.7g
- 2 x 85g salted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 x 50g dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 2 x 120g plain flour
- 2 x 140 golden caster sugar
- 6 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 2 large eggs
- 284ml carton buttermilk
For the icing
- 300g box After Eights, broken
- 50ml double cream
To decorate
- turquoise food colouring
- 300g Regal-Ice Ready to Roll icing
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
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- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease and line the base and sides of a 22cm square tin. Melt 85g butter and 50g chocolate together in a small pan. Mix 120g flour, 140g sugar, 3 tbsp of the cocoa and ½ tsp bicarbonate in a bowl.
- Whisk together 1 egg with half the buttermilk (about 140ml). Scrape the melted chocolate mixture and egg mixture into the dry ingredients, along with 100ml boiling water. Whizz briefly with an electric whisk until lump-free. Scrape into the tin and bake for 18-20 mins until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the tin for 15 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling while you repeat steps 1 and 2 to make a second cake. Cool both completely.
- To make the icing, melt the After Eights and cream together in a saucepan. Cool, then chill until spreadable.
- Trim the cake edges, then halve to make 4 rectangles. Use half of the icing to sandwich the layers together, then spread the rest over the top and sides. Chill.
- Knead some colouring into the ready-to-roll icing with the peppermint extract. Roll out on an icing sugar dusted surface, then lift over to cover the cake, smoothing with your hands. Trim excess icing, then scatter with decorations.
- Chill again for 1 hr to firm up, then serve or keep in the fridge, removing 30 mins before serving.
Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2013
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Comments, questions and tips
This cake tasted nice but the recipe made FAR too much cake (it would have been fine with half the amount - two layers sandwiched together). The advice to chill the ganache before spreading didn't work for me - it made it very difficult in fact. There was no where near enough ganache to cover the whole cake, and I agree with the previous comment that to ice this cake you have to be very talented! Overall, I was very disappointed with this recipe.
I agree that there is far too much sponge. I only used three of the four layers which (IMHO) looked far nicer. There was just enough ganache for this quantity of cake - if I had used the fourth layer I would not have had enough. My tip is definitely NOT to chill the ganache, rather, I used a palette knife regularly dipped in boiling water to help ease and smooth the ganache onto the cake. Also, if I make this cake again, I would definitely chill the sponge layers overnight BEFORE applying the ganache ( which I feel would help the icing process enormously). Tasted good though!


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It takes their loan portfolio out of a certain range from the regulators, and all of a sudden they're in trouble with the regulators. That's the sole reason they won't do it. It's nuts. You have the government saying, "Yes, banks, lend the money," but then they put these capital requirements on them that make it so they can't make reasonable loans.
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We've become the banks for our customers, to a large degree, through rentals, through off-balance-sheet financing. From the supply side, I don't see that changing any time soon. We have to perform a function that isn't being performed by the banks right now in order to get people equipment.
One of the dynamics that we've seen over the past four or five years is subcontractor failure. A lot of folks have burned up their savings. Now as we position for a return back, are they going to be able to get a line of credit, or are they going to go bust?
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Not many monsters can be as awesome as the beholder. It has a big crazy eye, giant mouth, tentacle stalks with eyes all over it, it can fly AND has crazy magical powers. Hard to reinvent the sometimes, but one of the main focuses of this exercise is to just have fun and I sure had a lot of fun working on this drawing. Some drawings are a bit of a chore and take their time coming together and some just fly from the pencil... this was the latter. I tried to make it even more wrong, distorted and asymmetrical and of course added some tentacles... cause as I have stated plenty of times before, tentacles make things better.
If you missed the first round of monsters, A - Z, you can see them here: Axebird, Bugbear, Chimera, Dragon (Red), Ettin, Frog (Giant), Goblin, Hydra, Imp, Jacklewere, Kobold, Lizardman, Manticore, Naga, Owlbear, Purple Worm, Quasit, Rust Monster, Shambling Mound, Troll, Umber Hulk, Vampire, Wasp (Giant), Xorn, Yeti, and Zombi.
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