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The Henness Pass Road left the Truckee Route at Dog Valley and ended at Marysville.
Webber's Hotel as Shown in "A Rambling Sketch of Webber Lake" From the Pacific Rural Press, June 9, 1877.
Webber Lake Hotel, built in 1860, still in use today.
"Started on again, went 2 miles to Truckee Lake to left, one mile further passed a shanty and ranch to right. Then took a timbered hollow 8 miles and about as rough a road as we have had." --Loring Samuel Comstock, 1855
Webber Lake - earlier known as Little Truckee Lake.
Sierra Buttes at Sierra City, as viewed from Henness Pass.
Mountain House in the 1880's
Bridgeport (Nyes Crossing) Covered Bridge
Built in 1862 by David Isaac Johnwood with lumber from his mill in Sierra County. This bridge was part of the Virginia Turnpike Company Toll Road which served the Northern Mines and the busy Nevada Comstock Lode. Utilizing a combination truss and arch construction, it is one of the oldest housed spans in the west and the longest single span, wooden-covered bridge in the United States.


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Johannesburg - This was the motherlode – a wad of R200 notes lying on the pavement, and a kind, elderly gentleman willing to share it.
It wasn't all that it appeared to be. The man being offered half the cash was being reeled into a con that almost cost him his life.
He was unaware he had been spotted withdrawing money from a bank in Alberton, and the gang were about to make their move.
What the man also didn't know was that police had spotted the gang and were about to pounce.
According to a security official, who didn't want to be identified, the man had entered the bank on Wednesday morning and cashed a R5 375 cheque.
He left the bank. On the corner of Alberton Boulevard and Fore streets, an elderly man drew his attention to a bundle of notes lying on the pavement.
"The older man then asked the victim 'is this your cash'? When he said 'no', he asked him if he wanted to split the cash," said the official.
This con is known as a Money Bomb. The bundle of cash was nothing more than a R200 note wrapped over a roll of old Zimbabwean dollars, cut to size.
The elderly man then suggested they walk to a secluded spot where they could divide their find.
He was led to a piece of veld, where the rest of the gang appeared, overpowered him and threatened him with a knife.
They took more than R6 000 from him.
"The victim said the elderly man he followed had asked the rest of the group 'are we going to kill him'," said the official.
"They said 'no, let's just tie him up'. Maybe they meant it, or maybe it was just to scare him."
The police stopped the robbers just as they got into a red Toyota Camry, arresting four men and one woman.
They are known to police, having been arrested for robberies in Bethal and Secunda in 2011.
Police spokeswoman Captain Doniah Mothutsane said the five were charged with robbery with something other than a firearm.
For the security official, there is a lesson to learn from the incident: "If you happen to see a wad of cash lying on a pavement, don't pick it up, just run."
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Columbia Gas is moving out of the city.
The natural gas provider is building a new office in West Manchester Township and intends to relocate at the end of August, according to spokeswoman Brynnly Schwartz.
For 10 years the company's local office has been at 1020 N. Hartley St. in York, but it has outgrown the space, she said.
A larger office at 1600 Colony Road is being built by Kinsley Construction.
The new Columbia Gas office is behind a York Wallcoverings plant and across from the York Newspaper Co.
"We'll be located in an industrial setting, which will minimize the need to drive through residential areas to access our facility," Schwartz said.
Other attributes of the new site also appealed to the company.
"There will be more room, and we'll have a larger area for training our employees. The new building will be centrally located to reach the majority of our customers, and it's close to major roads like Interstate 83 and Route 30," she said.
More than 100 employees in 22 departments will work in the new building.
However, no customer service functions will be based in the new building. For example, customers will not pay their bills at the new office.
Customers can continue to pay bills online at the company website, www.columbiagaspa.com, where they can also enter their zip code or address to find a list of pay-in-person locations.
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Cutbacks by Delta Air Lines and smaller planes used by JetBlue Airways were the cause, said Michael Torelli, Stewart's Business Development Manager, reporting to the Stewart Airport Commission.
For the year through October, passengers totaled 312,910 down ten percent versus 2011. ...


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Wade Robson, you are a disgrace. You are a disgrace to real survivors. You are a disgrace to Michael's children. You are a disgrace to friendship, loyalty and doing the right thing. I am a survivor. Never once, did I question Michael. You will have to live with this the rest of your life. If this really had happened, you would have spoken out years ago. Repressed memory is real. Your story is not. Sleep well. But remember this.You have stabbed your friend in the back. You have dishonored one of the kindest, most generous human beings to ever walk amongst us. Michael Joseph Jackson lived to help people and spread love and understanding throughout the world. What he received in return were hideous lies, innuendo, leeches that sucked the life out of him and the knowledge that he could not trust anyone. A kind hearted soul, he helped you, trusted you, guided you. Taught you. This MAN. This poster child for bullying and snide comments from unethical, "rag journalists", kept going, kept spreading love and kindness. Enduring a nightmare that none of us could possibly conceive of. YOU, Wade Robson have jumped on the wagon with the rest of the vultures and cutthroats. "Let's say anything we want to about Michael Jackson. We don't care that he was a human being. We want MONEY." You may go on as a second rate dancer, but, your reputation will be permanently ruined. It already is. Lisa Boland.
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UK – HR professionals trust social media
Social media is now actively used and supported by 70% of HR professionals and trust has grown considerably over the past two years, according to new research by HR Services Group Penna.
This found a change in perception among HR professionals who were still largely suspicious of social media when a similar survey was carried out in 2010. Back then, 51% regarded social media as 'dangerous' and felt 'uncomfortable' using it. But the new figures have dropped to just 5%. 45% of recruiters now also regard themselves as 'experts', up from 23% in 2010.
"It's no surprise to hear that social media usage has increased among recruiters and HR professionals, but what's interesting is the shift in attitudes towards it, from a general reticence or fear, to embracing and recommending," said Graeme Wright from Penna. "It's clear that having a social media strategy is now considered 'the norm' within the industry."
LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter are the three most used social media channels for HR professionals and recruiters who also show a lack of interest in experimenting with other forms. This, Mr Wright said, suggests recruiters would rather realise the full potential of the channels already in use.


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Print | Email Julie Cote Joins Philly.com's Sports Doc Blog
Magee's Julie Cote, PT, MPT, OCS, COMT, joins an elite panel of Philadelphia physicians on Philly.com's Sports Doc Blog. The Sports Doc blog provides the latest news, research and advice around sports-related injuries.
Invited to the panel for her orthopedic specialty, Julie will author two posts every month. You can read her first post on women's heart health here or below.
Ladies, show your hearts some love
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February 14, 2013
By Julie Cote, PT, MPT, OCS, COMT
Ah, February--a month filled with paper hearts, candy hearts, heart jewelry, heart garlands you get the idea.
So why all the hearts? Sure, there's Valentine's Day--but more importantly, February is Heart Health Awareness Month. As a physical therapist at Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, I have seen firsthand the importance of caring for your heart. Year after year, we treat a growing number of younger people with heart disease or stroke--and a large number of these patients are women.
You probably know that heart disease is the number one killer of women. But did you know that one woman dies every minute from this disease? But why is this? A huge part of heart disease's disproportionate impact on women is that we are too busy caring for others to care for ourselves. Yes, taking time for exercise when you have children or aging parents to care for is not generally at the top of your to-do list. But making time is crucial.
Cardiovascular exercise refers to exercise which increases your heart rate and improves the function of your heart and lungs. This can include running, aerobics, elliptical training and other activities. And those aren't the only benefits. Cardio can also decrease your resting blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels, helps you manage stress, and--surprise!--burns calories for weight loss. But before you tie up your running shoes or dig your aerobics leotard out of storage, remember that exercise should be a long term lifestyle change that requires a commitment--not a short-term mission.
Here are some tips to get you started:
1) Make it part of your schedule. If you are new to exercise, think critically about how you can make it a regular part of your day. Start with small goals and smaller time commitments to ensure success. Then shoot for an average of 30 minutes of moderate cardiovascular exercise per day. Set goals for the week, the month and the year, maintaining a journal to help you stay on track.
2) Exercise the right way. I often have patients ask me how to know if they are working hard enough. A simple test is to examine your breathing and your voice. Cardiovascular exercise should not be so difficult that you cannot talk, but not so easy that you can sing.
3) Remember that exercise is cumulative. Too often I hear women say they don't have time to go to the gym for an hour or take a half-hour run. But that assumes your daily cardio must all be completed in one session. So not true! If time is time, consider taking a 10 to 15 minute walk in the morning, at lunch time, and then again in the evening.
4) Bring a buddy. Enlist a friend to join you at the gym or on your daily walks. The social interaction is an added benefit--and setting an appointment with someone will keep you accountable.
5) Purchase a pedometer. If you are really a couch potato and want to increase your activity, consider purchasing a pedometer to keep track of the amount that you walk in day. Challenge yourself to build on your average, by 10 to 20 steps a day.
6) Exercise in the morning. Yes, I know. No one likes getting up early. But people who have successfully made a lifestyle change are those that exercise in the morning. By making exercise at the top of your to-do list, you are less likely to allow other interruptions to interfere with your work out.
7) Talk to your doctor. If you are new to exercise, start by seeing your primary care physician to make sure that you are safe to start an exercise routine. Talk to your doctor about your risk factors such as blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol levels and family history. It is never too late to make a positive impact on our health.
Exercise is one of the few things in life that only you can do for yourself. So while you're sending out those valentines and flowers, don't forget to give yourself a little love. Your heart will thank you.
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- Jan 28:
- Minnesota domestic violence death toll for 2013: 37
- Jan 25:
- Mandy. Kira. Anarae. Those were just a few of the names.
- Dec 16:
- Danielle Jelinek's ex-boyfriend charged in her death
- Nov 25:
- Jeffery Trevino gets 27.5 years for murder of Kira Steger
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- Mandy Matula was shot, buried in rural park, Eden Prairie police say
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When police entered the Eden Prairie apartment of Anitra and Derrick Williams, they found a heartbreaking sight -- the couple were dead and their 16-month-old daughter was sitting next to her mother's body.
It's not known if the little girl was in the room during the murder-suicide, said Anessa Brittain, Anitra's sister.
"Loud noises are disturbing to her," Brittain said. "She has nightmares. She wakes up in the night crying."
The Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women's annual report of domestic-violence homicides, to be released Tuesday, will include the cases of Anitra Williams and Steve Vasey Jr., two cases that didn't get as much public attention as others.
In past years, the coalition has found that about half the domestic-violence homicides on its list were murder-suicides. Last year, of the 24 women killed by current or former intimate partners, nine perpetrators killed themselves or made a serious attempt to, said Liz Richards, the coalition's executive director.
"This is one of the places where there's a real lack of information and understanding and research," she said. "We need more study of this issue."
While women have been perpetrators of homicide, a case last year was the first time in the 25 years of the coalition's reports that a woman killed her partner and herself, Richards said.
Steve Vasey Jr., 32, and Mindy Vasey, 31, loved each other and didn't have an abusive relationship, said Donna Vasey, Steve's mother. She attributes the murder-suicide to Mindy Vasey's bipolar disorder and to not being properly medicated.
On Oct. 8, Donna Vasey said she got a text message from Mindy Vasey that "alerted me that something was wrong." She called police, who found Mindy Vasey had shot Steve Vasey Jr. and killed herself in the couple's Rosemount apartment.
"This was a concerning case because we didn't have a prior history of police contact with this family," said Rosemount Police Chief Eric Werner, who urged anyone with concerns about domestic-violence or mental health issues to call police.
Steve and Mindy Vasey were married for nine years. He was the maintenance worker for the apartment facility where they lived and loved his job, his mother said.
The couple would visit Steve Jr.'s parents in North Branch and they'd all target shoot, Donna Vasey said.
"His guns were locked up, under lock and key," she said. "If there's any kind of a message I'd like to give, it's that if you have someone in the house who has a mental illness, guns aren't safe."
Donna Vasey said she's troubled by how hard it is for the mentally ill to get assistance, and for those who love them to try to help.
"Many times, she was sent home from a doctor's office with new medication and no one would check on her," Vasey said of Mindy Vasey. "When she needed an appointment, sometimes she would have to wait weeks."
Anitra Williams' family also believes mental illness contributed to her death. Police have said Derrick Williams, 29, fatally shot his wife, 26, then killed himself in Eden Prairie.
Derrick Williams "was a sweetheart," Brittain said. But after he'd been deployed to Afghanistan with the National Guard, he battled post-traumatic stress disorder, she said.
"Had he not been dealing with that, and (been) receiving proper treatment, he never would have harmed our sister," she said.
Anitra Williams, known as Nee Nee, was a stay-at-home mom who had recently earned her bachelor's degree, Brittain said.
On Sept. 21, a friend of Anitra's had been in the Williamses' apartment with her two children. They were in the living room/kitchen with the Williamses' 6-year-old son; the couple was in the bedroom. It's not clear where the couple's little girl was, Brittain said. Anitra's friend heard gunshots. She grabbed her children and the 6-year-old -- "that's all she could see," Brittain said -- and ran.
Brittain is raising her niece and nephew. "I never could imagine losing my parents at 6 and 1," she said.
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Another 90-minute meeting at the Trout household is over. The visiting Major League Baseball scout knows all he could ever want to know about Mike Trout, the highly regarded senior centerfielder for the Millville High School baseball team.
The scout will report to the organization that employs him, armed with the results of a battery of tests and interviews pertaining to Trout's mental makeup, family background and signability, not to mention whether Trout ever peeked early at his Christmas presents as a youngster.
The visit is one out of dozens Trout and his family have hosted over the past ...


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At noon on Dec. 30, protesters in central Kyiv held mirrors in front of police for 30 minutes to commemorate the night of Nov. 30 when riot police used excessive force to breakup a peaceful rally on Independence Square consisting mostly of university students.
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|Benefits of an oral nutritional supplement on pressure ulcer healing in long-term care residents.
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|OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of an oral nutritional supplement (ONS) plus standard care on the healing of pressure ulcers in long-term nursing home residents in addition to standard care. The ONS (Cubitan, Nutricia Advanced Medical Nutrition) was high in energy and protein, and enriched with arginine, vitamin C and zinc. METHOD: A total of 245 patients with grade II-IV pressure ulcers were enrolled into this open study at 61 long-term-care facilities, which reflect the nursing-home population of Luxembourg and Belgium. Residents received the ONS daily for nine weeks, along with their normal diet or enteral feed and standard pressure care. Pressure ulcer area (mm2) and condition were assessed after three and nine weeks. Data were analysed using ANOVA and expressed as mean +/- SD. RESULTS: The patients' age was 82.2 +/- 10.1 years. Sixty-seven patients (27%) had been previously treated with the ONS. The majority of pressure ulcers were located at the sacrum (54%) and heel (32%). The average intake of the 200 ml ONS was 2.3 +/- 0.56 servings daily, which corresponds to 46 g protein, 6.9 g arginine, 575 mg vitamin C, 87 mg vitamin E and 21 mg zinc. After nine weeks' nutritional support, the average pressure ulcer area reduced significantly from 1580 +/- 3743 mm2 to 743 +/- 1809 mm2, which is a reduction of 53% (p<0.0001). Complete wound closure occurred after three and nine weeks in 7% and 20% of the pressure ulcers respectively. The amount of exudation (assessed subjectively) also decreased after specialised nutritional support (p<0.0001). CONCLUSION: A high-protein ONS enriched with arginine, vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc, when used with standard pressure ulcer care, significantly reduced the mean pressure ulcer area of long-term nursing home residents.
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TALLAHASSEE (AP) -- Chronic drunken drivers wouldn't have to worry about being pulled over and asked to take a breath-alcohol test under a proposed Florida state law.
Before they could hit the road, drivers who have two DUI convictions would have to pass a breath test hooked up to their vehicles' ignition. They'd find it impossible to start their cars with booze on their breath.
"This isn't directed at people who go out to dinner and have a couple glasses of wine," Sen. Locke Burt, R-Ormond Beach, a sponsor of the legislation, said Thursday. "We are talking about people who have a significant drinking problem."
The legislation would require a judge to order the installation of an ignition interlock device following a second drunken driving conviction. The device, about the size of a cell phone, has a plastic mouthpiece on the end and is hooked to a dash-mounted breathalyzer machine.
The device measures the driver's blood-alcohol concentration and is usually calibrated so a car will not start if the breath sample is greater than .02 percent. It's also designed so no one else can breathe into the device to circumvent a true reading.
Another person would be able to drive the offender's car only if the device was set to recognize that individual's breathing patterns.
Lee County sheriff's traffic Sgt. Jerry Cantrell says he is very skeptical about how well the device works.
"I don't want to hear a horror story about a 4-year-old breathing into the thing and then a fatal crash happens," Cantrell said.
"What will prevent the offender from getting into a different car that isn't fitted with the device?" he asked.
Don Crum, the president of the Southwest Florida Chapter of Mother's Against Drunk Driving is also concerned the device will prevent innocent people from driving.
"It punishes the wrong people," Crum said.
Only toughening the existing laws will make a difference in reducing the number of drunk drivers, he said.
A News-Press database shows that 1,808 people were arrested in Lee County in 2000 on drunken driving charges. At least 24 percent of those arrested were repeat offenders.
In 2000, 979 of the 2,999 traffic fatalities in Florida were alcohol related. That is the last full year the Florida Highway Patrol has complete data.
Nationally, more than 16,000 people were killed in alcohol-related crashes in 2000, said Rep. David Simmons, R-Longwood, sponsor of the House version (HB 1057).
The Senate bill (SB 1024) is moving through the committee process while the House version is awaiting floor action.
Hard-core drunken drivers are described by the Canadian-based Traffic Injury Research Foundation as people who frequently drive after consuming large amounts of alcohol and have blood-alcohol concentrations two to three times the legal limit. They are predominantly male.
The bills further toughen existing sanctions by making it a misdemeanor offense to refuse a breathalyzer test. A third conviction would become an automatic felony, permanently stripping offenders of their right to drive a car or boat in Florida. That doesn't happen now until the fourth conviction.
"It will place Florida at the forefront of the nation in stopping drunk drivers," Simmons said.
Gov. Jeb Bush, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest brewer, are among those supporting the measure, Simmons said.
Similar legislation has stalled in previous sessions. But it did not have the support it has this year, said Burt, who is seeking the GOP nomination for attorney general.
"I'm glad to have the company," he said.
Burt said lawmakers may allow fines -- that often times run up to $1,000 -- to be waived to ensure offenders have the money to pay for the ignition lock devices.
The average cost of installation is about $75 plus a two-year rental charge of roughly $65 per month, said Herb Simpson, president of the foundation in Ottawa, Ont.
The devices have been tried in 42 states, four Canadian provinces, Australia and Sweden with notable results, said Simpson, who claimed a 90 percent success rate on drivers with the device.
Florida judges currently have the option of ordering repeat offenders to use the device and about 150 of the ignition controls are now in use in Florida, Simpson said. He estimated that there would be somewhere between 3,000 and 4,000 devices in place if judges were required to use them.
-- News-Press staff writer Bob Reddy contributed to this report.
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We've all been there: You call customer service, get bounced around, transferred, and dropped. Or worse, your issue never gets resolved even after you talk to someone. You probably know you can escalate to a manager, or even higher, to "executive" support. But at that level, there's an art to getting what you want.… »


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Works of Mercy for Victims of Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami
Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me
'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.'
"When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?' And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.' (Matthew 25: 31 - 40) As we continue on our Lenten pilgrimage, world events have presented us with an opportunity to live what we pledged when we came forward on Ash Wednesday to receive those ashes. The devastating earthquake and tsunami which hit the people of Japan and affected some in Hawaii and beyond, presents us with a real and tangible invitation to a Lenten response of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Our Catholic Faith calls us to live the "Corporal Works of Mercy". They are to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit those in prison and bury the dead. The Catechism of the Catholic Church expounds: "The works of mercy are charitable actions by which we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual and bodily necessities. Instructing, advising, consoling, comforting are spiritual works of mercy, as are forgiving and bearing wrongs patiently. The corporal works of mercy consist especially in feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the sick and imprisoned, and burying the dead". (CCC #2247) The teaching of Jesus is clear. He is identified with all who suffer. We must be as well. We invite our readers throughout the world to join with us in ongoing prayer, fasting and almsgiving for the afflicted and the grieving. We invite you to join with those who are giving to assist those who have suffered. We invite you to join with us in this Prayer: Father, We come to you in the name of your Son Jesus Christ. We ask for your loving Mercy and kindness toward all who suffer as a result of the Earthquake, Tsunami and aftershocks which have devastated the people of Japan. Lord, for those who lost their lives, and those who mourn them, we ask for your loving mercy. Lord, for those who were wounded, we ask for healing and help. Lord, for those reaching out to the wounded, give them the supernatural graces, and the practical and economic resources they need in their efforts. Lord, for those who are searching for the dead, assist them in their effort so that all who lost their lives in this tragedy can be buried with dignity. We also pray also for those who were affected by this horrible disaster in Hawaii and those who are ministering to their needs. Father, may this natural disaster and true human tragedy become an invitation for your people to enter into the ongoing mission of reaching out to all of the poor and seeing in their face and in their need the face of your Son. During this Lent, we say "Yes" to your invitation to practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. May this human tragedy become for your people an occasion of grace and invitation to love. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord Amen
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1 year ago
I've heard from another Catholic that Japan had dumped hundreds of thousands of human embryos in to the ocean.
Probably to be devoured by fish of the sea.
If this is the case, then this is the real reason for God's Tsunami and earthquake chastisements He has delivered to Japan.
Repent Japan!
4 years ago
That's the most uncharitable statement I've heard in my life. Are you really Catholic/Christian? I suggest that you repent and pray about this. I would suggest that you visit a priest and tell him about what you posted online. Also, consider an apology to the people you offended in Japan and on this blog.
4 years ago
I will be praying for the Japenese people. In addition, He inspired me to pray for you. Most especially for your non-charitable comment on God's punishment on the Japanese people. Your statement is hateful and possessed by the Evil one.
St. MIchael, pray for the victims of the earthquake. St. Michael, pray that the Evil one will be released from raphaelmarie. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, rebuke the Evil one from rapahelmarie.
4 years ago
In the bible God says to Cain :" LISTEN to the sound of your brother's blood, crying out to me from the ground that has opened its mouth to receive his blood at YOUR hands." The innocents suffer and die so that the guilty may learn to LISTEN. We hear if we do not look elsewhere for the guilty for not only Japan has to learn to LISTEN!
4 years ago
rafaelmarie: I connot believe that you would think God would punish Japan especially the innocent children in such a way. These people are suffering terribly and the last thing they need is ridicule and judement! A true christian would never say such a horrible thing. I pray for all the people in Japan and I thank God for being a loving and merciful God.
4 years ago
I too, am afraid this disaster is a chastisement from God. However, I do not blame solely the Japanese people. That is unfair. In fact, I would put more blame on our once great nation, the USA, than on Japan. We are exporting abortion around the world. The only reason we are spared natural disasters of this magnitude, is the fact that we are no longer worthy of redemptive suffering. America has lost her innocence. The innocent have to suffer for the sins of the guilty. One only has to look as far as Calvary to deduce that fact.
4 years ago
rafaelmarie: Refrain. Japanese have always contributed generously because they do for others what they want others to do unto them. Jesus have mercy on the souls of those who have left us abruptly through this tragedy.
4 years ago
Rafaelmarie, do you really think God punished Japan with this terrible natural disaster? I supposed you thought the same of Haiti because of the prevalence of voodoo. Doesn't sound very Christian to me. Sorry.
God please help the nation of Japan.
4 years ago
I am very Sade after this harmful and painful disaster. I want to share my one personal feelings that before that disaster i saw all that in my dream. That day i lost completely in the views i saw in my dream. When i getup in the morning my brother call me Amir come here see that Japan has that great disaster. I feel that God wanted to save other people life also and this is a big call for me also to go in Japan and preach the gospel and serve my self for the Gods work. Belong to a very pore family but i believe God will make some source for me to go our their and do some think for God. Please pray for me. From Amir Payara . Karachi Pakistan
4 years ago
I'm afraid that this disaster is a chastisement from God.
In Japan, there is alot of perversion, especially against the young.
I blame the Japanese men who perpetrate the crimes against children.
But unfortunately the Japanese do not listen to God's Visionaries/Prophet's warnings, especially from our Lady of Akita, who warns against it.
They consider anyone not Japanese not worthy of attention.
Please people of Japan, listen to your Mother, She is begging you to repent!
Your innocent children are losing their innocence in droves!
The sooner you listen to your Mother, even your economy will improve, and you will be a economic power house again!
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Posted By Barry Ritholtz On January 16, 2014 @ 7:00 am In Apprenticed Investor,Asset Allocation,Finance,Media | Comments Disabled
Yesterday, Business Insider posted a huge piece, wherein they ask various folks for their best idea for a decade.
With the low key headlne, Wall Street's Brightest Minds Reveal Their Best Investment Ideas For The Next Decade [1], here is how I responded:
Financial planning: "As it turns out, that is an easy question: Our own business. I have been plowing money into our own asset management business. This is not a reflection on the price of stocks or bonds, but more on the state of the financial industry. Wall Street is very good at serving its own interests, but terrible at serving its clients.
This has created a huge opportunity or anyone who wants to put their clients first. I expect we have a 5 year ramp up before the rest of Wall Street starts to notice something is amiss.
I believe there are 4 areas ripe for disruption: 1) Full service Financial Planning/Asset management, 2) Retirement Planning, 3) low cost asset management, 4) RIA Advisory services to members of the industry.
We are in the midst of a very significant set of changes; The financial services industry is likely to look very different 10 years hence."
—Barry Ritholtz, chief investment officer at Ritholtz Wealth Management
You can see the full list of 27 ideas here [1].
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Emund is busy
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drink, 'til they
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night until the
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Linfield SID Bird receives 25-Year Award for service
Linfield sports information director Kelly Bird has been honored with the College Sports Information Directors of America's (CoSIDA) 25-Year Award for his service with the Wildcats.
Bird, who was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and lives in McMinnville, served stints as a sports-statistics editor with The Oregonian and a broadcaster at KUIK radio in Hillsboro before joining Linfield College in 2009.
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Bird's promotion of Linfield football and its national-record winning seasons streak (58 years and counting) gained notice within national publications such as Sports Illustrated. The Wildcats have had five team national champions, 12 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans and six Oregon Small College Athletes of the Year, and Bird's promotional efforts increased exposure to the Linfield athletes and teams and their stories.
Bird took part in designing the Maxwell Field press box and renovating Linfield's Athletic Hall of Fame, currently located in Ted Wilson Gymnasium. One of Bird's innovations is the Hall of Fame's touch-screen display listing every inductee.
"It's neat to see my work leave lasting marks on the college," he said. "How many SIDs are asked to create designs for their football press box, athletics hall of fame or signage that's permanently affixed to their sports venues?"
"Kelly has set a standard of professional excellence for his colleagues in the Northwest Conference," said Whitworth Sports Information Director and CoSIDA Board Member Steve Flegel in a media release. "No other individual has been ahead of the curve like Kelly when it comes to marketing his department and utilizing available technology. And he sets the standard when it comes to promoting national champion level teams."
Bird was named Northwest Conference Sports Information Director of the Year in 2008 and Linfield College Administrator of the Year in 2007. His publication work has won 22 awards from CoSIDA.


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Monday, January 04, 2010
Fear Not Mr. Van Sant
After our fun night we decided to go out to the beach for our long weekend where we were greeted by a huge snowstorm. Friday night there was already a coat of white on the ground from the previous fall and when we woke up on Saturday morning it was like something out of a movie. I went out to the porch and I had never heard such quiet. Amazing. It was magical.
We got ourselves together and went out for a drive to the beach. They don't plow all the roads in the Hamptons so we definitely got a little worried that we'd get stuck even with our four-wheel-drive. It was worth it.
I took A LOT of photos with my Nikon d300 but of course I took a few more with my beloved and very handy iPhone. I was freezing but I have so much fun with my iPhone that I busted it out. I also decided to take some videos with the phone. I don't think anyone in Hollywood has anything to worry about but I had fun.
Here are the stills via the iPhone and two little videos. I'll be posting the others at some point later so stay tuned...
Also, stay tuned for some changes here on Ciao, Chessa! this month...
Today's Soundtrack:
The Shins - New Slang
10 comments:
- Elizabeth said...
Loving the photos of the fence in the snow! Can't wait to see more!
- January 04, 2010 11:11 AM
- anthony0358 said...
THank you for cheering me up with these lovely photos
- January 04, 2010 1:07 PM
- MrJeffery said...
snowy beach... cool photos
- January 04, 2010 1:28 PM
- Hanako66 said...
these are just beautiful...the iphone is such a handy little thing!
- January 04, 2010 2:01 PM
- ...love Maegan said...
just stunning. the mood. I love the way they look ...
{and omg, in case you don't get my comment from your 1+1=3 post ...CONGRATULATIONS. so excited for you ;)}
- January 04, 2010 4:09 PM
- Savvy Gal said...
wow, those pics of beach and snow are amazing. we don't get those at all. : )
- January 04, 2010 4:34 PM
- nichole said...
Very cool photos. Happy new year!
- January 04, 2010 5:06 PM
- B a la Moda said...
It is the first time that I see a beach full of snow.
B* a la Moda
- January 04, 2010 5:08 PM
- Melanie's Randomness said...
Ohhhh how pretty the beach looks with the snow!!!! =)
- January 04, 2010 6:25 PM
- bigBANG studio said...
so. you've just confirmed what i've been suspecting. my god, i can't believe i'm saying this, but there have been more than SEVERAL occasions when i've preferred the shots i've gotten with my iphone to the ones i took with my fancy canon dslr!
any iphone camera apps you love and would recommend? i'm having fun with old camera and toy camera. these shots are GORGEOUS, giovanna! they have a mild, soft low-fi holga feel to them, and damned it they weren't taken with a CELL PHONE.
granted, that has much to do with who was taking them... you are a woman of great talent!
- January 05, 2010 4:18 PM


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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Signal Mountain resident Allyson Ford is helping people reach their full potential through movement with her Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement class being offered at MACC Thursdays beginning Feb. 7 until April 25 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
"It's a mixed approach of mind and body work that has some significant founding in the martial arts," said Ford of the Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Method, which is intended for all ages and physical abilities. "I'm teaching people how to move and function and do better in life."
Awareness Through Movement classes involve structured movement explorations taught through verbal instruction.
"Participants in Feldenkrais ATM lessons are guided to gently move through a series of movements designed to direct attention to the finer details of the movements and to drop unnecessary muscle tension or habitual movement patterns," she said. "Successfully completing the movements is not the goal. Of course there is much to be gained by doing the movements, but participants with various limitations often find equal benefit by thinking through the movements."
The movements are intended to improve posture, flexibility, coordination and attention by teaching people to abandon habitual patterns and develop new alternatives.
"Because it is a method rather than a protocol, it lends itself to lots of exploration," said Ford. "Participants at any place in their life can find it useful for improving their quality of life and learning to live more fully."
She became personally interested in the Feldenkrais Method, which was created by Moshe Feldenkrais in the 1940s, in 2004. She started out studying brain functions and ways somatic experiences affect people's decision making and lifestyles.
"If one feels anxious or scared about something, it can limit their choices," said Ford. "As we develop a growing awareness of our body, people may discover things [anxiety, fear, etc.] inside they can soften through exercise."
She said she was drawn to the Feldenkrais Method for its strong foundation built upon the principles of neuroplasticity, which refers to changes in neural pathways or synapses caused by changes in environment, behavior or neural processes, or resulting from injury.
ATM can benefit a variety of people, from those in the business world looking to find greater freedom in their day-to-day tasks to students looking to improve their focus and awareness, said Ford. For example, the movements can help dancers and athletes improve their art or game or people looking to gently regain flexibility, she said.
"Students tend to find new or gentler freedom in their movement," said Ford. "They feel over time that it is easier and more graceful to move through their day-to-day activities, as they are no longer held back by as many not useful habitual movements, and they find that over time the body and mind have freedom to focus on life in a new way."
Over the past three years, she has taught the method to people of all ages and physical abilities, from musicians at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Music to dancers at VanCura Ballet Conservancy, as well as actors and adults living with degenerative processes such as multiple sclerosis.
"The teacher is responsible for everyone getting a similar experience at their own comfort level," Ford said. "Anybody would benefit."
Students can enroll in the class at any time. Tuition for three months (Feb. 7-April 25) is $85, or $57 for two months (March 7-April 25). Month-to-month enrollment is also available for $32 a month.
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November 27, 2015
The family of a teenage girl who was stabbed by a prison parolee is filing a claim against the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
The claim, filed in San Francisco, says employees at San Quentin State Prison bungled the release of Scott Thomas last May.
Thomas was supposed to be sent to Los Angeles under a parole officer's watch. Instead, he was dropped off unsupervised at a bus
station in San Rafael, north of San Francisco.
He took a bus to the city and made his way to a bakery, where police say he stabbed the 15-year-old girl and a 60-year-old man who tried to help her.
The claim says the girl has suffered permanent nerve damage in
her right arm.
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COVINGTON -- The Rotary Club of Covington will begin taking applications Monday, Nov. 14, from local residents for assistance through the club's Empty Stocking Fund program.
By raising funds through its Vidalia onion sales in the spring and Sportsman Gun Raffle sales in the fall, as well as a contribution from the United Way of Newton County, the Rotary Club is able to help nearly 1,000 Newton County children each year who might not otherwise receive Christmas gifts.
Applications for the Empty Stocking program will be accepted Nov. 14 through 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Salvation Army located at 5193 Washington St. S.W., Covington. Applications for children ages 13 and under will be accepted. Applicants must provide proof of residency in Newton County and a Social Security card for each child.
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AICHO's mission statement is as follows: "Honoring the resiliency of Native American people, AICHO's vision is to strengthen our communities by centering indigenous values in all aspects of our work." AICHO, through their domestic violence shelter and transitional housing programs, serves primarily Native American women (and their children) who have been battered, sexually assaulted, and/or who are facing homelessness. The homeless outreach project, the Giiwe Mobile Team, serves long-term homeless households (individuals, families, and unaccompanied youth).
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BAYARD >> After finishing last season at 9-3, the Cobre High football team will have another wall to climb, as the school is headed into Class 4A and with that comes a new district. That means the Indians are busy preparing for the season with summer practice, and have capped off week one with a lot of optimism.
"The kids finally bought into our program, and we have had about 40 kids all week," head coach Jerry Martinez said. "We are all very excited about the season. Making the jump to 4A is going to be difficult, but we aren't going to complain. We are going to build off what we have been able to establish last season."
That means Cobre is busy preparing for the 7-on-7 season that ensues in the summer. Martinez said he likes the competition and it also helps his offense get that much more prepared for when camp comes around.
"Playing in the 7-on-7 is a bit part of what we do offensively," Martinez said. "We get to get our signals down, and institute our play packages. It makes it easier going into camp, and our players get to refine those skills and work on tempo and the speed of the game in certain situations."
The Indians will rely on senior quarterback Cavin Roberson, who returns after being with Martinez his entire career.
"Cavin is one of our leaders," Martinez said. "He is also an awesome kid to be able to coach. We look for him to step up and lead this team."
Antonio Jacquez, at tailback, and Marcus Sanchez, at receiver are also a few players that will have to grow and be leaders on the field for the Indians on the offensive side of the ball.
Michael Pena, James Lee and Bryan Maynes are a few more players that have some experience are ready to help take this team into Class 4A.
The Indians will be back into some familiar foes with their new district. Silver, Hot Springs, Socorro and Hatch Valley will all compete with Cobre for the district crown at the end of the season.
"We have a lot of work to do, and we are looking forward to getting ready for when our camp opens," Martinez said. "We have the numbers and the kids are buying into what we are trying to do every day."


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"Tractor beams require their own generators, making them somewhat inefficient."
I have yet to find any source that confirms that aside from the Death Star which is stated as being different from "normal" tractor beam projectors in this regard. Also this needs to be in past tense... which I'll do right now.--TheLIGHTSABERwieldingNERFHERDER 06:25, 1 Dec 2005 (UTC)
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Can they prevent a ship from going into hyperspace?
- Yes, I believe they can. They are similar to gravity well generators in that respect I think. Chack Jadson 01:58, 30 October 2006 (UTC)
- It's probably more a matter that trying to go to hyperspace while caught in a tractor beam would result in your ship ripping itself apart. Red XIV 04:55, 16 March 2007 (UTC)
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Any thoughts on whether an orbiting ship (or a ship at a sufficiently low altitude) could use a tractor beam to pull a terrestrial object from the surface of a planet? I haven't been able to find any info on this, but the fact it hasn't apparently occurred before in Star Wars might suggest there's a reason why it can't happen, whatever it may be.--Varitek 02:26, 28 March 2009 (UTC)
Is there a reference indicating that tractor beams are Magnetic in nature? DarthSideoftheMoon (talk) 19:55, April 19, 2013 (UTC)
- If you believe in the canon of The Crystal Star novel, then a tractor beam was used to scoop a plot of dirt with Jacen, Jaina, and Anakin Solo on it. Probably this was at short-range, though, and it should be remembered the technique is like standard alien abductions. Thus it is not too big an idea. A very plausible method of capture. I don't know how far you can grab something. Orbital Bombardments have some range, but I can't comment on the tractor beams.188.8.131.52 19:03, August 11, 2013 (UTC)


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Nov. 2, 2013
PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) volleyball team looks to rebound against Coppin State after Thursday night's defeat to Morgan State. Tomorrow continues the four-match home-stand with only two matches remaining in the regular season after Sunday's contest.
In the first set, both teams would be tied, 25-25, until the Lady Hawks scored the final two points to win the set, 27-25, and take an early 1-0 lead in the match. In set number two, the Lady Bears would end on a 5-2 run to win, 25-20, and tie the match, 1-1. In the third set, Morgan State's deficit would be too great to overcome as the Lady Hawks would fall, 25-19, and the Lady Bears would take the lead in the match, 2-1. In the fourth set, Morgan State clinched the set, 25-13, and match, 3-1.
Haley Robinson (Honolulu, HI) posted 12 kills, three blocks (one solo), and led the team in hitting percentage (.216) while Diara Lewis (Columbia, SC) registered 11 kills, five digs, and a service ace. Freshman Sonia Rosales (Victorville, CA) returned to form as she posted her seventh 30+ assist performance this season (35). Senior Jingqiao Li (Beijing, China) set a new career-high as she tallied 39 digs, the most by any player in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) so far this season. In her efforts, Li is the last UMES player to record a 30+ dig performance since Leah Amundson back in 2007 (32).
Other notable Hawk performances included Precious Manu (Carson, CA) posting a match-high three service aces along with three digs. Lauren Berry (Bloomington, IL) recorded six kills, two blocks (one solo), and a service ace. Aleksandra Manolova (Sofia, Bulgaria) tallied five kills, eight digs, and two blocks while Moriah Brookins (Cypress, CA) finished the match with three kills and a dig.
UMES enters Sunday afternoon's matchup against the Eagles 3-18 overall (2-7 MEAC) whereas Coppin State comes in 10-15 (6-4 MEAC), including last night's sweep over Delaware State. In the MEAC North Division, the Lady Hawks maintained the six spot while the Eagles jumped to fourth place, leap-frogging Norfolk State for the final spot in the MEAC Tournament.
On Sunday, Oct. 6th, the Eagles swept UMES, 3-0, back in Baltimore. Ashley Smith (Huntley, IL) led the Hawk attack with nine kills. Rosales paced the team with 34 helpers while Li had a team-high 15 digs in the loss.
For Coppin State, two Eagles recorded double-digit kills, led by Nicole Malave (14). Chelsee Sauni had a match-high 38 assists and two players registered double-digit digs, led by Gabrielle Otero (17).
Since then, the Eagles are among the best offensive teams in the MEAC. Coppin State is third in the conference averaging a .181 hitting percentage, led by their duo, Kandace Thomas and Kendra Ireigbe. Both, Thomas and Ireigbe, are among the leaders in hitting percentage this season. Currently, Thomas ranks fourth (.287) while Ireigbe sits ninth (.244).
On the other hand, the Lady Hawks are among the leaders in defensive categories. As of today, UMES is third in the conference averaging 12.72 digs per set, led by Li. Li remains second in the MEAC with 4.57 digs per set, trailing only Florida A&M's Joanie Del Castillo (4.86). In the assist per set category, Rosales is among the leaders as she is ninth (6.08).
After Sunday's match, the Lady Hawks will play their final two regular-season matches against Norfolk State (11/7) and Hampton (11/10). Match times are 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., respectively.
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The basic Dodge had a three-speed manual transmission, no seat belts in the rear, no radio, and no heater (or defroster).
Except for the heater and perhaps the AM radio, the fully loaded version wasn't much more luxurious. Not available were air bags, air conditioning, remote key entry, FM stereo sound, theft protection, disc brakes, power brakes and steering, and fuel injection, which ensures the thing will actually start on a cold morning.
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Romantic Recipes
Light some candles, put on a crooner's tunes, and serve a meal for two: These recipes are sure to win the heart of someone special.
Fine dining at home doesn't have to be reserved for Valentine's Day or an anniversary dinner alone. Take the opportunity to use our favorite romantic recipes as a way to show your sweetheart how much you care any day of the year.
First up is Chocolate Pots de Crème. Pots de crème are decadent, creamy custards served in tiny cups—and they're a perfect ending to a cozy dinner. Make this dessert the night before, and chill until you're ready to serve.
Oysters crusted with nuts and pancetta elevate any gathering. You can prepare the crumb mix a few hours ahead; just make sure your oysters are freshly shucked right before you broil and serve them.
Treat someone to this twist on a brunch cocktail. (Breakfast in bed, perhaps?) Plums stand in for peaches; pluots, which are sweeter, can also be used.
Salty cheese and ham accent the sweet summer fruit in this refreshing main-dish salad, a perfect meal on a sweltering summer day.
This chilled soup is full of delectably sweet fresh corn and gorgeous pieces of king crab legs.
Serve an elegant, Italian-inspired dish featuring quick-cooking linguine and clams in a light, fresh white wine sauce.
Ciao down on the flavors of Italy with this cheesy, fun vegetarian entrée. You can make the tomato sauce up to a week in advance; keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. You can also broil the eggplant slices up to a few hours in advance.
If you like, add some fresh or fried sage leaves to this simple, comforting dish.
For this dish, ask for "dry" scallops—this means they haven't soaked in a salty brine. And they'll release less moisture in the pan as they cook, making it easier to get a gorgeous golden crust.
Seafood in parchment hearts is great for a dinner for two, not only because of the heart-shaped envelope, but also because you can prepare the packets a few hours in advance, leaving you free to set the scene for a romantic evening.
At only 277 calories per serving, this breakfast dish is not only sweet and savory, but also a healthy start to the day.
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Similar to French toast, Pain Perdu is a great way to use old bread for a meal—and it makes a beautiful breakfast for two. Serve it with any seasonal berries or other fruit.
Campari, an Italian aperitif, gives this cocktail a bitter edge and beautiful rosy color.
Grilled cheeseburgers get an irresistible upgrade with creamy blue cheese and caramelized onions spiked with jammy red wine and tart-sweet vinegar. A portion of the tender onions are mixed into the patties to help keep the lean beef moist.
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Roaring Run today is little more than a rill wandering across a moonscape.
"It's regretful what happened to the lake," said Dayton Tweedy, interim secretary for the Friends of Meadow Grounds Lake. "But we're focused on: What do we do to get it back?"
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission drained the lake in Fulton County earlier this spring because the dam posed a risk of flooding homes downstream.
"People were disgusted by way it was done," said Richard Drawbaugh of Chambersburg. "It went from a 204-acre lake to a big puddle. Local people are willing to do whatever it will take" to bring back the lake.
The Friends of Meadow Grounds Lake holds it first public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in the Fulton County Library, McConnellsburg. A group started meeting after the Fish Commission announced in March that the 49-year-old dam had to be emptied for safety reasons.
"It has been like picking up bread crumbs in the woods," said Anthony D'Anna, a lake friend and neighbor. "There's not much to go on."
The Friends of Meadow Grounds Lake found a blueprint for success in the Friends of Opossum Lake Conservancy in Cumberland County, D'Anna said. The conservancy raised nearly $100,000 in local contributions and leveraged nearly $3 million from government sources to rebuild a Fish Commission dam at Newville. Opossum Lake, drained in September 2005, was refilled in 2012.
Opossum Lake Friends president Ed Franko advises the newcomers: "Organize yourselves, and recognize it will be a long process. It's key getting politicians involved. Without the politicians, unfortunately, the money is not going to be forthcoming."
The Meadow Grounds project currently has a $1.75 million hole. Fulton County has less than half the population of Carlisle and its suburban townships.
"We are coming into this realizing we're go to have to raise money toward this," Tweedy said. "We're trying to influence legislators to get us in the capital budget and to provide funds for fixing the lake. We as a county are going to need to do what we can as well. We are going to have to pursue grants, We're going to have to get creative and bring everyone possible to the table."
The latest repair estimate is $4 million. The Fish Commission has $2.25 million in capital budget authorization for the dam.
"We will continue to seek additional capital budget authorization," said Eric Levis, Fish Commission press secretary. "As we explained at the public meeting, it is important for the community to be involved in this process and from what I've seen, they are. We encourage the community to rally their local legislators to obtain the release of funds from the capital budget."
The timeline for restoring Meadow Grounds depends on funding, according to Levis. Once fully funded, the project will take about four or five years to complete.
More than 200 people attended a meeting in February when state officials explained the reasons for draining the lake.
"Fish were moved to Laurel Lake and Raystown Lake," Levis said. "We try to move as many fish as possible, but as we explained to the public during the meeting there and have explained to the media, some fish always perish during a salvage effort."
Photographs of dead fish appeared on Facebook.
"It was horrific," D'Anna said. "They had to dig a pretty big pit. They were literally throwing buckets onto the back hoe."
"Fish salvages are difficult situations, and our staff works hard to make the most of an unfortunate task," Levis said. "We are in the fishing and boating business. The last thing we want is for fish to perish."
Meadow Grounds fishermen talk about the one that got away. A 32-inch walleye was among the stranded fish.
"I've been fishing there 15 years and never saw fish like that," D'Anna said.
People share a similar awe over the missing lake.
"It's a devastating feeling," he said. "It's heart-wrenching to see the shape it's in. It strengthens our conviction: We are not going to give up until we get it back."
Jim Hook can be reached at 717-262-4759 and email@example.com.
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The Friends of Meadow Grounds Lake will hold its first public meeting at 6 p.m. Monday in the Fulton County Library, 227 N. First St., McConnellsburg.
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I am writing in support of the freedom to have front yard gardens generally, and specifically, in support of Tim Volm.
Volm is a good friend, and I have assisted him in negotiating with Iowa City government in the past on his novel front yard plantings. I am dismayed to hear that the city has threatened to rip out some of his carefully planted trees, flowers and shrubs.
I believe it unnecessarily invasive for government to dictate what kind of vegetative matter citizens may grow. I also believe opponents' safety/sightline arguments are pretextual. No hazard has been proven, only alleged.
Volm's plantings have benefits far above grass, in that they limit erosion, provide food and homes for wild birds, and beautify the neighborhood. Also, they require far less water than a lawn, and do not require the use of fossil fuels to mow. Similar plantings elsewhere in the city incorporate edible fruits and vegetables that feed families and provide an opportunity for children to learn gardening skills.
Iowa City has always been one of the most progressive cities in the nation in terms of environmental friendliness and individual freedoms. We should choose to be a leader in front yard gardening, rather than succumbing to paranoia.
West Des Moines considered a ban on front yard gardens, and ultimately rejected it as a matter of individual rights. We should do the same, and go one step further by encouraging citizens to make good use of their front yards beyond the ubiquitous lawns of grass.
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There is little doubt that the North Carolina General Assembly intends to consider ways to overhaul the state's tax code, though legislative leaders have thus far been coy about the specific changes they intend to pursue. Last week, however, Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger offered a glimpse behind the curtain in predicting much lower individual income and corporate taxes — and perhaps their elimination.
While North Carolina should address areas of the tax code adversely affecting North Carolina's competitiveness, Berger intimated that lawmakers might pursue expansion of the sales tax that could include a levy on food. While the Legislature is correct to examine all aspects of taxation, it should not seek to balance its books on the backs of the least fortunate, as a food tax attempts to do.
Throughout his campaign, Gov. Pat McCrory spoke often about the need to overhaul a tax code that was outdated and insufficient for the state. North Carolina's approach has its roots in the 1930s and reflected the fiscal reality of a state struggling through the Great Depression. It does not reflect the modern economy which trends toward services rather than the production of goods.
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