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District proposing higher trash collection fees
Garbage collection fees are on the verge of going up $2 a month for 80,000 customers in the Salt Lake Valley.
The Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District is poised to increase customers' monthly bills to $14.75 a month on Jan. 1. But first the district will have a Dec. 9 public hearing to answer questions about why it needs to hike monthly bills and several other fees to balance the books.
That hearing will begin at 6 p.m. at district offices in the Salt Lake County Public Works Administration Building, 604 W. 6960 South, in Midvale.
The fee increases helped fuel County Councilman Jim Bradley's perception that the county acted too quickly last year in letting Salt Lake County Special Service District No. 1, formed in 1977 to collect trash in the unincorporated county, go it alone.
Driving the district's secession was a reflection that, since 1977, several cities have formed within the district's original boundaries. Being independent of the county allowed those cities Taylorsville, Herriman, Holladay, Cottonwood Heights and Murray to have more representation on the board governing district activities.
But at Tuesday's County Council meeting, Bradley noted that "it's extremely important to have oversight of the fees." He feared that if the district charges too much for its service, it could be undercut by a private collection company that might not take its refuse to the Salt Lake Valley Landfill, owned jointly by the county and Salt Lake City.
"We have to protect the financial status of our landfill ⦠which the county and city have heavily invested in," said Bradley, a Democrat. "Being able to ensure the district continues to use our landfill is extremely important."
"I'm worried about our competitiveness, too," added Councilman Max Burdick, a Republican.
With unanimous bipartisan support, the council endorsed the proposed fee increases and asked Democratic County Mayor Ben McAdams to draft an interlocal agreement requiring the district to use the Salt Lake Valley Landfill for 50 years.
Besides the $2-a-month increase for basic service, the district is proposing to:
• Charge a $50 fee when residents request a new garbage or recycling can.
• Increase the bill for trailers with loads of 2 to 4 tons from $30 to $35.
• Start a "green-waste" collection program in which customers may subscribe for $9.50 a month.
• Charge higher penalties for late payments and customer payment errors.
Councilman Michael Jensen, a Republican, was taken aback at the district's need to raise fees so much, noting that district officials already have made it known they intend to seek another $2-a-month basic fee increase in 2015.
"How did the budget get so far out of whack?" he questioned.
District Executive Director Pam Roberts said several factors coincided to force her organization to raise fees to balance the $19 million budget proposed for 2014.
The county's decision to raise landfill disposal fees by $5 a ton added to district costs, she said, although not as much as an initially suggested boost of $8 a ton.
Success in getting customers to recycle more waste in the district's blue cans also impacted the district's books, Roberts noted. Almost 4,000 customers who had a second black garbage can turned one in, costing the district $800,000 in revenue from those more-expensive cans.
The district also incurred short-term costs switching its trucks from diesel fuel to compressed natural gas, she said, and faces higher expenses for fleet maintenance and employee compensation.
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Garbage fees
A Wasatch Front Waste & Recycling District proposal to increase collection fees by $2 a month (to $14.75) will be the subject of a public hearing Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Salt Lake County Public Works Administration Building, 604 W. 6960 South, in Midvale.
The district serves 80,000 residential and business customers in unincorporated Salt Lake County, Cottonwood Heights, Herriman, Holladay, Taylorsville and parts of Murray.


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Registration for the TMS Bladesmithing Competition will close December 15, 2014. The TMS 2015 Annual Meeting and Exhibition will take place March 15-19 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Registration closes soon for TMS Bladesmithing Competition
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2014-12-10 18:05
Registration for the TMS Bladesmithing Competition will close December 15, 2014. The TMS 2015 Annual Meeting and Exhibition will take place March 15-19 at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Seeking Households willing to host EMTs for dinner at Estrella War
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2014-12-08 15:40
Lady Rowan of the Estrella War staff is seeking households willing to host EMTs for dinner at the upcoming War.
APEC Proposal - Commentary Being Accepted
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2014-12-08 12:56
Currently open for commentary is a proposal by the Additional Peerage Exploratory Committee ("APEC") for a new Rapier Peerage.
Chinese Yuan Dynasty Treasures at Freer Gallery
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2014-12-07 20:01
The Freer Gallery in Washington DC will showcase treasures from the Song and Yuan Dynasties this winter including ceramics and landscape paintings from the 13th and 14th centuries.
Viking silver found in Scotland
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2014-12-07 15:09
Retired Ayrshire businessman Derek McLennan has made good use of his metal detector. In 2013, he discovered Scotland's biggest haul of medieval silver coins. Now he has unearthed a new hoard of more than 100 items, including a 9th century Christian cross and possibly the largest silver Carolingian pot ever discovered. (photos and video)
Codex Chimalpahin to return to Mexico
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2014-12-07 11:43
The Museo Nacional de Antropologia in Mexico City is celebrating the return of the Codex Chimalpahin, a three-volume, hand-written, indigenous account vividly documenting the history of Aztec Mexico in Pre-Hispanic and 16th Century New Spain. Dan Colen of Art Daily has a feature story (photo)
Second 13th century malting oven found in England
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2014-12-06 19:33
In July, archaeologists working on excavations in St John's Street in Northampton, England discovered a 13th century malting oven, used to roast grain for brewing. Now a second, even larger, oven has been found at the same site. (photo)
Estrella War XXXII Main Stewards
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2014-12-05 15:17
The Promotions Officer for Estrella War XXXII reports that organizers are seeking applicants for the position(s) of Main Steward(s).
Orri Vígleiksson elevated to Pelican in Lochac
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2014-12-05 10:56
Gunther Canon reports that at Their Mordenvale Malþing event, Their Majesties Niáll and Liadan, of the Kingdom of Lochac, offered elevation to the Order of the Pelican to Orri Vígleiksson.
Early image of Jesus found in Spain
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2014-12-04 14:41
Archaeologists and theologians are excited about the discovery of a 4th century engraved glass plate depicting an unbearded Jesus. The plate, discovered during an excavation near the southern Spanish city of Linares, is believed to be one of the earliest known images of Christ. (photos)
Marilyn Monroe: Still having a good time at the faire
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2014-12-04 10:31
Marilyn Monroe, News Editor of the Southwest Daily News in Sulphur, Texas, is still having fun at the Texas Renaissance Festival years after her actor boyfriend dragged her there. She reports on the Ren Faire world in an article for the Leesville Daily Leader.
Elfsea Library Demo photos online
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2014-12-03 13:35
Master Caelin on Andrede reports that he has created an album of photos from the Barony of Elfsea's Library Demo which took place recently in the Kingdom of Ansteorra. The photos are available on Flickr.
Early Stories of the East from Count Jehan de la Marche
Submitted by East Kingdom Gazette on Tue, 2014-12-02 14:58
The Gazette asked Count Jehan de la Marche, eighth King of the East, for memories of some of his early SCA experiences.
Æthelmearc Gazette Goes Live
Submitted by phoebesharp on Tue, 2014-12-02 10:18
Mistress Ysabeau Tiercelin is happy to announce the debut of the Æthelmearc Gazette, a new unofficial blog site for the Kingdom of Æthelmearc.
Battle of Tewkesbury site for sale
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2014-12-01 18:07
The site of the 15th century Battle of Tewkesbury, where the Lancaster forces were defeated by those of the House of York in 1471, is for sale. The price tag is UK£120,000 to £150,000.
James and Joan new Heirs in Gleann Abhann
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2014-12-01 15:55
Hannah Hennen reports that James the Holy was the winner of the November 8, 2014 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann.
Florida SCA event fills campground
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2014-12-01 10:03
Residents of the Compass Lake residential area in the Hills area in Jackson County, Florida hope that the SCA Medieval Faire event will help the local economy. Deborah Buckhalter of the Jackson County Floridian has the story. (photos)
Dudley's tower opened to public at Kenilworth Castle
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2014-11-30 10:31
In the 1570s, Queen Elizabeth I's favorite, Robert Dudley, built a tower dedicated to her personal use onto Kenilworth Castle in Warwickshire. Now, for the first time, the tower rooms will be open to the public.
Volunteers help reconstruct history of 13th century Norfolk church
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2014-11-30 00:57
St. Margaret's Church in Hopton, Norfolk, England burned in 1865 and was abandoned by parishoners, but with the help of volunteers and a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, the church may be restored to the community "as a medieval monument and open green space for local people."
Liao Dynasty nomadic campsite found in China
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2014-11-28 20:14
A team of archaeologists has discovered the remains of an ancient campsite for nomadic emperors from the Liao Dynasty (907-1125) in north-east China's Jilin province. One of four seasonal camps, the site is believed to have been an administrative centre during the reign of the nomadic Khitans.
SCA Board Meeting Schedule - 2015 and 2016
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2014-11-28 16:21
The Board of Directors for the Society for Creative Anachronism has announced its meeting schedule for 2015-2016.
Segontium Roman Fort rises again through digital technology
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2014-11-27 14:56
Two thousand years ago, the Segontium Roman Fort dominated the landscape in northern Wales. Now, a computer-generated, 3D model of the fort has been created, allowing visitors to fly through the building of the enormous structure. (photo and video)
Notice from SCANZ & SCA Ltd regarding Bullying and Harassment Policy feedback
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2014-11-27 11:04
The members of the SCANZ Committee and SCA, Ltd Board remind citizens of the Kingdom of Lochac that feedback on the kingdom's Bullying & Harassment Policy closes on 1 December, 2014.
Lilies 2016 Survey
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2014-11-26 12:39
Eowyth þa Siðend reports that His Grace Joe Angus has posted the following on the Calontir Website, with regards to gathering information for Lilies 2016. Please take a moment to answer the TWO questions being posed.
Known World Dance Symposium 2015 - reserve your beds now
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2014-11-26 07:50
Margaret de May, co-event Steward for the Known World Dance Symposium (KWDS), reports that bed reservations for the event are limited and filling up fast.
Stefan's Florilegium updates for November 2014
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2014-11-25 12:14
THLord Stefan li Rous reports that he has published updates for Stefan's Florilegium for November 2014.
New Event Concept Allows Easterners to Explore Research in a Novel Way
Submitted by East Kingdom Gazette on Tue, 2014-11-25 07:33
On Saturday October 25, in Carolingia, over 70 Easterners participated in a new way to hold an event.
The Crusader Bible on display at the Morgan Library
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2014-11-24 14:07
The Maciejowski Bible, better known as the Crusader Bible, is the star of a new exhibit at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City. The 13th century manuscript is considered one of the greatest illuminated manuscripts in the world. It will be on display through January 4, 2015.
Kinggiyadai Ba'atur victor in Lochac Spring 2014 Crown Tournament
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2014-11-24 05:53
Crispin reports that Viscount Sir Kinggiyadai Ba'atur was the victor of the November 1, 2014 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of Lochac. His Excellency was inspired in His eneavour by Viscountess Altani Khalighu.
Medieval furniture lecture at Castlerock Museum
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2014-11-23 16:42
Anplica Fiore reports that the Castlerock Museum in Alma, Wisconsin will host a lecture entitled Medieval Furniture of the Maciejowski Bible on November 30, 2014 at 2pm.
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Gavin Escobar San Diego St Jr
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C.J. Fiedorowicz Iowa Jr
Brandon Ford Clemson Sr
Matt Furstenburg Maryland Sr
Crockett Gillmore Colorado St Jr
Chris Gragg Arkansas Sr
Hubie Graham Pittsburgh Sr
Ryan Griffin Connecticut Sr
Chase Harper Texas St Sr
Garrett Hoskins Eastern Michigan Sr
Malcolm Johnson Mississippi St So
Philip Lutzenkirchen Auburn Sr
Jordan Najvar Baylor Jr
Ryan Otten San Jose St Sr
Chris Pantale Boston College Sr
Jacob Pedersen Wisconsin Jr
Mike Ragone Kansas Sr
Kyler Reed Nebraska Sr
Lucas Reed New Mexico Sr
Jordan Reed Florida Jr
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Saturday, November 1, 2014
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - The Westminster College women's soccer team won, 9-1, over the visiting Cougars of Chatham University on the Titans' Senior Day on Saturday. Titan junior Rebecca Bradnam (Irwin, PA / Hempfield) and sophomore Liz Brautigan (Warren, OH / Central York) each recorded a hat-trick, the first of their careers.
Monday, September 22, 2014
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. - Westminster first-year goalie Laura Page (Bethel Park, Pa. / Bethel Park) was named the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Women's Soccer Defensive Player/Goalkeeper of the Week.
Friday, September 5, 2014
ANDERSON, Ind. - The Westminster women's soccer team won its second-straight match, after a 3-1 win over Anderson in the Manchester/Anderson Tournament on Friday.
Thursday, August 28, 2014
The 2014 Titan women's soccer team, under the direction of 13th-year head coach Girish Thakar, will look to build off the 2013 season when the team advanced to the four-team PAC championship playoffs after winning the most games in regular-season play in five years.
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I have been dealing with severe shoulder pain for a few years and a month ago the Army finally decided I should have an MRI. The MRI showed a potential tear in the supraspinital tendon (rotator cuff). I met with the surgeon and he recommended surgery. My initial thought was, freaking wonderful, another year gone...(insert sarcasm)
I went in for surgery this morning. I figured that if I could have it now, I would only miss a few weeks of training and be able to start running again by July and still be in shape for race season. I had surgery on my other shoulder back in July of 08 and was racing by October.
I fully expected the worst news going in, that I would have multiple full ligament and tendon tears with a possible labrum (cartilage) tear. The MRI really didn't look that good according to the surgeon. Imagine my surprise and elation as I come out of surgery and meet with the doc who tells me that I had no soft tissue damage and only a bone spur! A massive, huge irritating, potentially damaging, bone spur. What does all this mean? Since there was no soft tissue damage, my recovery time is going to be extremely reduced, only needing physical therapy to help strengthen the muscles in my shoulder. I should be back to running in two weeks or less!
All good things, All. Good. Things.
Boo Yah- Mike
I am very happy for you--those are really great surprises! There is no substitute for the human eye looking inside, despite the wonders sod MRI technology. Congratulations
Yay! Shoulders respond well to PT. Good news!
Rock on and keep on running.....
great news! you'll be back pitching middle relief in no time. stay away from the pine tar on the cap brim.
Very good, here's to a speedy recovery.
Clearly you went to the right doctor. If I was you I'd buy some lottery tickets, while you're this lucky. Good luck with your recovery.
Great news!
That is some very good news. You were due.


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Histopathological and immunohistochemical findings. (A) Low-powered photomicrograph showing proliferation of islands and cords composed of small cells displaying either basaloid or fusiform morphology, a thick collagenized cellularized stroma with little inflammatory infiltrate. (B) In detail, neoplastic cells with pleomorphic and hyperchromatic nuclei. The cells in the tumour islands and cords were strongly positive for enolase (NSE), synaptophysin (SYN) and vimentin (VIM3B4). Some positive expression was also observed in the stromal cells. (Haematoxylin-eosin, original magnification x20[A], x100[B]; Immunohistochemical staining, original magnifications x40).
von Zeidler et al. Diagnostic Pathology 2014 9:10 doi:10.1186/1746-1596-9-10


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Foley's follies and the Republicans' quest for power
The Mark Foley sex scandal is less about his illness and more about the Republicans' sickness for power, because the scandal exposes a GOP political machine exploiting queers and children to maintain dominance by any means necessary.
The wedge issue that won the Republicans control of Congress back in the '90s will be the same issue that will bring them down this year—queer civil rights.
With the ball now in the GOP's court, thanks to Florida Republican Mark Foley's shenanigans with underage congressional pages as his hopeful boy toys, the house that homophobia built for the Republicans is now crumbling like a house of cards.
And with voter confidence in Republicans propitiously diving just weeks before the midterm election and a media frenzy having fun with the story like children playing in autumn leaves, the Foley sex scandal is less about his illness and more about the Republicans' sickness for power.
In mounting a family values platform where no child is left behind, the Republicans were criminal in their knowing neglect of their pages.
And to equate the problem of Foley's predatory penchant for young boys to his sexual orientation ignores the gravity of the illness and the overwhelming evidence that shows the preponderance of pedophiles are heterosexual.
But it also ignores the Republicans' egregious violation of queer civil rights as well as their hubris not to expect the issue on which they willfully trampled to show up again in a way that would embarrass them and possibly lose them seats in the upcoming midterm election.
While I think it's God writing straight with crooked lines, Gerri Outlaw of Governors State University in Illinois said of the latest news, "I think it's funny that Republicans have a scandal of this nature and it won't go away."
Foley is certainly culpable for his action and should be punished for it. But the real reason the sex scandal won't go away is because Foley is not the main issue here.
Instead, Foley is the prism through which we see a Republican political machine exploiting queers and children to maintain dominance by any means necessary.
When the question was posed to the Republican speaker of the House, Dennis Hastert of Illinois, about when he knew of Foley's behavior, the query suggests that others knew that a right course of action could have been pursued. While it also suggests that only a few were privy to Foley's dark side, many knew at least three years ago. Jim Kolbe, Congress's only openly gay Republican member, reportedly knew six years ago.
So why did no one speak up?
"History suggests that once a political party achieves sweeping power, it will only be a matter of time before the power becomes the entire point," editorialized The Boston Globe last week. "Policy, ideology, and ethics all gradually fall away, replaced by a political machine that exists to win elections and dispense the goodies that come as a result."
Foley also was the "right" queer puppet Republicans needed—politically closeted and ambitiously driven.
His 1996 vote supporting the antigay Defense of Marriage Act would lead you to think he was antiqueer. But Foley's congressional record suggests otherwise with his pro-queer position on AIDS funding and domestic-partner benefits, his office being a queer-friendly safe zone, and a Human Rights Campaign voting score of 80-plus out of 100. And in his personal life, Foley was out.
But Foley was nonetheless a gatekeeper for the Republicans. His error is not that he is Republican. Foley's error is that he dissociated his queerness from his political ambition.
Politically closeted in order to maintain his voting constituency in a so-called red state, Foley participated in the Republicans' homophobic drive for political dominance. And now Foley not only finds himself to be expendable to them, but he also finds himself to be their fall guy—as queers were designed to be in this present-day political administration.
When President Bush did not win the popular vote in the 2000 election and it was discovered that at least 3 million conservative evangelicals stayed at home, Bush advisor Karl Rove decided "to expand the base of religious voters with a sharper, harder, more direct message to invigorate the faithful—maybe throw a little sex and fear into the mixture. Bush needed to win reelection, and Karl Rove did not care who had to suffer on the road to victory. Victims were a part of the process. And homosexuals, he concluded, were the perfect enemy," James Moore and Wayne Slater wrote in this year's bestseller The Architect: Karl Rove and the Master Plan for Absolute Power.
Many conservative evangelicals blame Foley for his personal immorality and the disgrace he has brought onto the Republican Party.
But the immorality and disgrace is how the Republican Party unabashedly will use children and queers to reach its political goal.
And the institutional dysfunctionality of the Republican Party's addiction to political dominance reminds me of Lord Acton's famous statement: "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
The Republican Party lost its soul to gain the world.
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Moyes would've been fired in ItalyComment on this story
London - Manchester United manager David Moyes would have been sacked already if he was in charge of a Serie A club, according to former Chelsea coach Gianluca Vialli.
The pressure is piling up on Moyes who took over when Alex Ferguson retired at the end of last season. The Premier League title holders have struggled all campaign and lost 2-0 at Greek team Olympiakos Piraeus in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday.
The Champions League is United's last remaining hope of major silverware this season.
Former Italy and Juventus striker Vialli said under-fire managers in England were allowed more slack than their Serie A counterparts.
"David Moyes, in Italy, would have been sacked three times by now," he told BBC radio. "In the Premier League you get the feeling they give you a bit longer to sort out problems.
"They are more understanding and, most importantly, owners of football clubs don't think they know more than managers.
"They let managers run it for a while and don't just sack you after the first two or three defeats."
This season eight Premier League managers have been dismissed or have left by mutual consent.
In Serie A, 10 coaches have been sacked this term including Massimiliano Allegri who was replaced at AC Milan by Clarence Seedorf.
"In Italy managers are judged simply by results," said Vialli who was in charge of Chelsea between 1998 and 2000 and won several trophies including the FA Cup and now defunct European Cup Winners' Cup.
"Italian managers don't enjoy themselves at all." – Reuters
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Rose McGowan replacing Jolie in Sin City 2?Posted by: Stanch
So we all know that Angelina Jolie has been busy and that has been supposedly holding up Sin City 2. That and the fact Rodriguez is busy doing Grind House. But a rumor has started circulating the web that Rose McGowan or Rachel Weisz will star in Sin City 2 and REPLACE Jolie. My money is if it does happen its gonna be Rose. She is already working with Rodriguez and I am sure is like Taratino and loyal to his regular crew ( which she might be part of now ).
Frank Miller's 2nd foray into Sin City will have Nancy avenging Hartigans death by killing off the rest of the Roark family. This story apparently has been confirmed by Frank Miller.
There will be 2 more stories. One will be about Nancy avenging Hartigan's death by killing remaining members of the Roark family. Miller says this will show "a whole new side of Nancy." This story has been confirmed as one of the main stories for the planned movie Sin City 2. There will also be a prequel story for Sin City 2 and on top of that 3rd story which we don't know about.


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$28 mil in suter's first 2 years? theres no way he'll be making 14 million next season
Rumors and Notes: Parise, Suter, Ryan, Sabres, Brodeur – Blackhawks and Leafs, Winnik, Oilers and Blues
- Chip Alexander via twitter: Hearing the Hurricanes have made offers for both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. Hurricanes GM Jim Rutherford said if they don't get Parise, they're "back in the trade market right away."
- Ansar Khan via twitter: The Red Wings hope to be able to meet with Ryan Suter on Monday face-to-face. If he wants to meet in person has yet to be seen.
- Bob McKenzie via twitter: Expect Ryan Suter to get a 10 year deal with an average of $7 million plus, with $28 million in the 1st 2 years.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: Told the Red Wings are no longer going to visit the Newport offices to visit Parise.
- Bucky Gleason via twitter: The Sabres are interested in trading for Bobby Ryan if the price is right. Ryan wants to play with a team with a true #1 center. Flyers may be more likely.
- Arthur Staple via twitter: The Islanders, among other teams, have inquired about Bryce Salvador.
- Pierre LeBrun via twitter: The Blackhawks have reached out to Martin Brodeur's camp. Darren Dreger via twitter: The Maple Leafs have made a simple inquiry with Brodeur's agent.
- Will DePaoli via twitter: The Penguins have made a call on Daniel Winnik. Pens looking for depth forward. Could come back to Arron Asham.
- David Pagnotta via twitter: The Oilers are looking to sign a defenseman, but also looking at the trade front.
- Craig Custance via twitter: Strong interest for George Parros, already a few offers on the table.
- Andy Strickland via True Hockey: The Blues have interest in Matt Carle. Other Dmen options could be Jason Garrison, Filip Kuba, Bryce Salvador and Carlo Colaiacovo. On the trade side of things, Jay Bouwmeester, Keith Yandle and Paul Martin.


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St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot explains the sales tax proposal dedicated to rural road improvements to District 1 residents during a public meeting Wednesday.
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Distrust of politicians seems to remain the main stumbling block in efforts to repair roads in St. Landry Parish, as evidenced by response at a public meeting in Lawtell Wednesday.
The parish will have a 15-year, 2 cent sales tax increase for residents of rural St. Landry Parish on the Oct. 19 ballot dedicated to rural road improvements.
Parish President Bill Fontenot has promised if that is approved by the voters, work on a $70 million project to improve the parish's 800 miles of bad roads will begin almost immediately. ...


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Nostoc Balls, Color Loss, Crabgrass and More
*LEAF SPOT ON CREEPING BENTGRASS. Leaf spot on creeping bentgrasses have been reported on numerous golf courses in the central, western and northern parts of Ohio. We even have it at the OSU turfgrass research facility. The key to identification lies in the fact that the creeping bentgrass is affected, but the annual bluegrass is healthy and normal. The affected areas are irregular in shape and a darker brown color then dollar spot. Usually there is a slow and continual decline with active leaf tissue if no affective fungicides are applied. If leaf spot is left untreated, it can cause significant deterioration of the turf.
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Soca is the ultimate party music. All of the songs are about partying. Even when soca songs are about God, or zombies, they are still mostly about partying. With its past, present, and future grounded in the islands of Trinidad and Tobago, soca songs are composed for the countries' rendition of Carnival, the days-long party celebrated yearly in countries across the Caribbean and Latin America.
Soca is quickly gaining popularity outside of the Carnival too. There are more and more crossovers into dancehall and mainstream radio-friendly pop, and soca is more frequently reaching towards European electronic rhythms with style and grace.
Last May, Kerwin Du Bois's "This is Soca" show at the Unity Sports and Cultural Club in Boston sold out at a 490-person capacity at $30 a head. Djs from the promotions and entertainment group, Sound International, accompanied by a seemingly impromptu group of gentlemen on the drums, had the gymnasium thick with sweat before Du Bois hit the stage.
His performance was fairly standard for a soca show: he called out various countries and cities to ask where the crowd was from, he asked us to wave, and he asked us to wind, he introduced a few ladies wearing the feathered bikinis and head dress typical of Carnival on to stage to dance, he called the largest lady in the audience to dance with. His songs, in true form, are about partying, but his are especially delicate and melodic. What made the show special was that the crowd knew every one of his lyrics, sang along loudly the entire time and danced long after the lights went on and the sound system was turned off.
Despite this show's success, and the frequent success of soca shows in Boston, (I'm told by dj and promoter Legend that the venue has been dubbed New England's Soca headquarters)—and even in light of the genre's rising prominence—few of my friends know what soca is.
So, I caught up with Kerwin for a brief interview after his set. We talked in a utilities closet. It was the only quiet place. He has a shy nature for an international superstar touring multiple continents, and while he has written and produced some of the top soca hits performed by some of the top soca artists for the last decade, he has only just stepped into the spotlight as a performer. Luckily, it's a role he is becoming increasingly comfortable with. We also discussed his two most recent hits, "Wotless," performed by Trini outfit Kes the Band (it was included in every soca playlist last year) and "Bacchanalist" which he also sings. Judging by the latter's constant rotation on NYC's Caribbean radio stations, the tune is set to become one of the city's 2012 anthems.
—Zipper Z.
Zipper Z.: What first drew you to soca music?
Kerwin Dubois: Well I've been singing calypso, which is actually like the foundation type of music to soca. Calypso really deals with the real issues—like you know poverty or any type of issues they have with the government or what we call peekong, which means humor, where it makes fun of certain things…it could be worldwide and it could be local, and I decided after many years that I needed to make a step up to something more challenging because I didn't grow up on soca. I grew up on calypso. I started messing around with making soca beats and from there I started a little bit of writing and stuff. And I'm here today. It was really a combination of curiosity and love for the art form that drew me to it.
ZZ: And what year was that that you made the switch over?
KD: Whoo [laughs] that was… I can't remember the exact year, but I could tell you it was like 17 years ago. I remember getting a drum machine from my dad for my birthday. That was when I first started experimenting with the beat and the vibe of soca.
ZZ: Where did you first hear soca music?
KD: Ah well, in Trinidad.
ZZ: Were you surrounded by it when you grew up?
KD: Yep. I used to live in soca, calypso, soca. I used to live amongst culture, amongst rhythm, amongst vibe.
ZZ: Can you elaborate a little bit more on that?
KD: Well what we do in Trinidad is we have things called rhythm sections, which is like people beating hand drums sort of similar to the djembe…the African djembe drum. We have oil drums that we tune to certain notes and we create sound and rhythm off of these. We even take the rims, well, the wheels of tires and tune it to what we call iron, which makes a melodic sound when you beat on it. So every night, or everyday I should say, we would get together and create rhythms and always sing and stuff any which way we could in—I don't want to call it villages—but in our little communities, always used to do that. Always used to be around, the elders used to do it, there always used to be singing and chanting and all that stuff and I was always exposed to that everyday.
ZZ: So you have a great track out right now called "I am Soca" and when I first saw you, you were on the "I am Soca" tour, so for those who don't know could you give them a quick answer to the question, "what is soca?"
KD: Whooph! Soca, hm… How can I define soca? Soca in my terms is the soul and heartbeat of Caribbean music. That is my terminology of soca, that is how I define it—the soul and heartbeat of true Caribbean music.
ZZ: So you had two summer hits that a lot of people are talking about. Last summer you wrote "Wotless" and this year it's "Bacchanalist." What is "Wotless," what is it to be wotless?
KD: Well, wotless in our lingo is really just branding somebody who is…what we call wayward, as in they do whatever they feel like doing whenever they feel like they do. You know rules, they don't follow no rules. They have their own agendas. I wanted to take that word that people used to highlight in a negative way and transform it into a positive thing. So my version of being wotless is still doing whatever you feel like, but it's also a freedom. It's a free spirit thing you know—being you—going out there and enjoying life to the fullest, no matter if times are hard and things getting you down, that don't mean that you can't be out there getting on wotless, loving you, loving living in thy own skin, enjoying life as it is. That's what being wotless is about.
ZZ: What's a bacchanalist?
ZZ: In that song you say, "And this foot is mine," what do you mean?
KD: Your actual foot. Your actual two p-twos as we call it. Your private twos that takes you away wherever you want to go and make you do whatever you feel like doing.
ZZ: What do you mean your private twos?
KD: That's what we say in Trinidad [laughs]. Sorry it's a Caribbean thing though. Like some people they will say like, "how you getting to this party later on?" And we would respond, "on our p-twos." Private, on our private legs. P is the letter they use in Trinidad for the registration on cars. P meaning "private," H meaning "hire," T meaning "truck," etc. So it's just your foot taking you where you want to be doing whatever you want to do whenever you want to do it in whichever way you choose to.
ZZ: So talk to me about the importance of jumping up and down and waving flags and winding in soca music.
KD: Well I could talk from what I see with people. People tend to show, number one, appreciation for certain songs that artists are singing by giving them that acknowledgement, that wave to say yeah, you have me enjoying myself right now. That's one aspect of the wave. Some people like to wave their sorrows away, wave the miseries, wave at their problems away.
KD: The winding is just the seductive feel good side to it. You know, you feel good. Men and women were made to be. You might see somebody that catches your eye, and you want to close your eyes and live in the moment even if it's a cheap thrill, you take a wind. People always go out with the intention to take a wind on somebody, even take a wind by themselves. Even take a wind by themselves, you know just loose the waste a little bit. It's a formula to stay young, too. To make sure that the joints don't lock and the bones don't get too tight on you.
ZZ: So what's the "big truck" that they talk about a lot in soca music and why should people get on it?
KD: Oh the big truck is really the provider of the music the sound system for the road carnival, Monday and Tuesday. And you find a lot of people, either, when they want to take a little rest, if you are allowed to, you go up on the truck, take a little wind on the truck. But the truck was really designed for music and to carry foodstuff and drinks, toilet, porter toilet and all that stuff. On the road, a lot of masqueraders especially the women, hold on the back of the truck, and wind. So they always say hold on to the truck so while the truck moving, they moving and holding on to it and winding with somebody or by them self or whatever the case is. The truck is just really the provider of the music and that energy.
ZZ: So for someone who has never been to a soca party and is just stepping into a soca party, what should they know?
KD: They should know two things. When you go to a soca party there will be no standing still because it is not a movie. You are not going to the movies. There will be no standing still. Always walk with a rag because you will sweat whether or not you are moving because the heat and intensity in that building will generate perspiration on your body. And when you go to a soca fête your whole aim is to enjoy the moment. Live the moment, enjoy the vibe, even if you've never heard the music before, at some point in time you will find yourself dancing, like if you do this on a regular. So always expect to go there and have a great time.
ZZ: Where do you think soca music stands in the world right now?
KD: Right now we are at a pretty OK point but we could be much more further because we generate a lot of monies into countries worldwide by they creating their carnivals and all that. But for some reason the artist and the music don't seem to peak. Which I think our problem with that is marketing. Our marketing strategies for soca are really not powerful enough to get out there and to be placed amongst the other genres of music.
ZZ: What did you think about Snoop Dogg getting on a soca track, the 4D riddim with Kes the Band?
ZZ: What do you think about soca merging with European electronic riddims?
KD: I'm all in for that. I always believe in the transition of music and going where the real vibe and that sound are. You know that new age sound. But one thing that I don't respect about it sometimes…and we do it in soca is that, we always tend to lose our identity and try to sound European or American when we should try to maintain our identity and always stay Caribbean. As far as the vocal is concerned a lot of time you'll find people try and sing R&B and try and sound popish when they should just try to be themselves. You know, have the music giving you that vibe in the background but try to maintain what you are which is a seed of the Caribbean.
ZZ: Where do you think soca music is headed?
KD: Wooph! That's a tricky question. Where do I think soca music is headed? I believe that pretty soon we will break international and we will amongst the top respected music genres that are out there because of the vibe and the energy of the music and what we sing about and stuff. And maybe one day we will be on all of these popular radio stations getting A-list plays and concerts might grow into bigger things than just in little community centers and little night clubs, and we might branch off into the bigger arenas, stadiums. Machel Montano already did that by hitting Madison Square Garden, but he can't be the only one, it's a whole joint effort and I believe that one day we will get to that level.
ZZ: Where is your music heading?
ZZ: Do you think you've achieved that in "Bacchanalist" and "Wotless?"
KD: No, not yet. That was just the start we opened up doors to a lot of curiosity though. Kes was on—what's that station called?…in New York—Big American Morning, or something like that on ABC or NBC—one of the two—which opened up doors to people asking, "What is really going on with this soca music? What is it about this soca music that is so infectious?"
ZZ: Where are you headed next?
This week I'm in Orlando then Tampa, following that, I'm in Washington D.C., following that the Caribbean, then back to Six Flags in New Jersey, following that is Jones Beach New York, London, Germany, Sweden, St. Lucia, and the list goes on…Miami.
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A Va Va is among the bands headed to the South by Southwest festival. They'll make a stop and play a show in Asheville.
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It's a long haul from Brooklyn, N.Y. to Austin, Texas, for the South by Southwest festival. So a vanload of musicians making the trek will stop here March 2 for an "Asheville Meets Austin" date at the Emerald Lounge.
Four bands coming from Brooklyn will connect with four other SXSW touring acts at the Emerald for a long musical showcase that begins at 5 p.m. The promoter is Kate Pritchard, is for Asheville resident Kate Pritchard, on behalf of BKLYN183.
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When it is cold outside and there is nothing to do at home, many people are heading to local malls.
General Manager of Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi Dan Jones said that there is definitely an increase in mall attendance in the cold months.
"I think as far as the weather affecting business, there's positives and negatives as it relates to crowds coming in," Jones said. "I think when we see the drop is when the actual snow event is occurring."
But he said a lot of people come and walk around the mall, even if they are just browsing because they cannot walk around outdoors.
"During the day, there's a number of folks ... that get out just to stretch their legs a little bit," Jones said.
Additionally, hundreds of mall walkers come in to get their exercise, plus more.
"We have a pretty strong mall walking program, we see at least a couple hundred every day," Jones said.
However, that crowd stays fairly consistent no matter what the weather is like outside.
"I think it's an opportunity for them to exercise, but also to socialize," Jones said. "That group seems to be pretty consistent (in cold or warm weather)."
The mall walking program isn't structured at Twelve Oaks, but doors are open at 8 a.m. Monday through Saturday to allow walkers to have two hours before the mall opens for business. On Sunday, the doors open at 9 a.m.
"Starbucks opens early, so a lot of them go down to Starbucks," Jones said. "Nordstrom's eBar also opens early and a lot of people will go down there too ... we definitely have hundreds of people that do it, they do it all year long."
Jones added that it's a nice, well-lit and safe venue for walkers.
Though Jones said he didn't have sales figures for the month of January, he said the mall seems to be one of the places to be in the winter months.
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Saturday marked the fourth consecutive year in which I was lucky enough to cover Savor, the annual Brewers Association festival at which gourmet appetizers and small plates are paired with world-class craft beers from about 75 breweries across the country.
This year's event was held in The Altman Building in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood - a one-time shift away from Savor's original home at the breathtaking National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., where it will return in 2014. Unlike in past years, this one put a sour taste in my mouth.
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Safer laws possible
While we are in a philosophical civil war between those who would outlaw guns in toto and those who would label Wyatt Earp a liberal because he made cowboys check their Colts upon entering Dodge City, I believe that common ground can be reached, but the NRA is perhaps an inappropriate voice for those who seek a reasonable solution. This includes many of its members.
I am and intend to remain a gun owner and hunter, but since I am not a member of the NRA, I can confess that within my five decades of trotting through woods, marshes and cornfields, I have never come across any of my fellow travelers equipped with any firearm capable of discharging more than five rounds (sometimes three).
To quote a participant in one of the ongoing discussions: "Don't you think we should give our kids (and now firefighters) the same chance to escape we give deer and ducks?"
Anyone who truly believes the mythic Founding Fathers envisioned fortified kindergartens and armed fire trucks as justified and sensible methods of preventing a profaning of the Constitution either has not read or does not understand that document.
Wilson A. Copeland II
Respect law-abiders' rights
I am weary of, and saddened by, the vitriolic rhetoric directed against law-abiding gun owners, as published in the opinion sections of news media.
We are not deranged maniacs, bent on mayhem and destruction, who callously disregard the sanctity of human life, as these writers would have you believe. We are housewives, househusbands, educators and bricklayers. We are clergy, autoworkers, doctors and farmers. We are journalists, business owners, nurses and politicians. We are your friends and neighbors, relatives and coworkers.
I respect the fact that these writers have chosen not to hunt or target-shoot or own firearms for personal protection; it is their right as citizens of the United States. Please respect the decision of those who have chosen to engage in those activities.
The Second Amendment was not an afterthought. It was a conscious decision on the part of our forefathers to afford the citizens of this country the ability to protect themselves and guard against tyranny.
Danny Herman
Break the NRA connection
As a Canadian, I foresee that your ruinous cult of the gun will fade only when the unholy alliance between the Republican Party and the National Rifle Association is disrupted.
John Dignan
Tax gun owners?
Congratulation to the NRA for its thoughtful recommendation on how to deal with gun violence in schools. But how will we pay for it? What about a tax on gun owners? Seems only fair.
Gerald P. Maloney
When good guys turn bad
I wonder how many good guys have become bad guys just because they had access to a gun at a moment of rage.
Bill Richardson
Potential problems
Six questions for advocates of arming people at potential massacre sites (like schools):
In 2009, why didn't all the military guns present at Ft. Hood prevent 13 deaths and 29 wounded?
How does one determine "potential massacre sites"? To paraphrase the NRA, where will the legislation end? After arming schools, what? Libraries? Places of worship? Restaurants? Banquet halls? Weddings? Funerals?
What background checks should be required of applicants for armed guards?
What skills should armed guards have: Shooting? Psychological? Recognizing, confronting and disarming shooters? Hostage negotiation? Riot control?
If several people at the site are armed but not in uniform, how will one determine who the bad guys are?
What is the cost of armed guards at every American school compared to the cost of providing community mental health training and services?
Peter Pascaris
West Bloomfield
Insurance for guns
There are millions of guns out there, and little can be done to reduce their number unfortunately. However, there are ways of preventing some further growth.
We register vehicles for a fee, license drivers for a fee, and require drivers to obtain insurance. Why can't we do the same thing for guns in the future? Applications for licenses would have to be accompanied with certification by a physician that the applicant had no mental health problems that made approval unwise or dangerous. Premiums from mandatory insurance coverage could flow to a fund used to compensate gun victims.
Fees could be higher for carrying a gun and also higher for more lethal weapons, such as assault guns and semiautomatics. Insurance rates would also increase with risk.
Jim Harnden
West Bloomfield
Your newspaper is clearly biased against individual liberty. You promote that employees must be part of union to get employment. You promote that individuals should not have access to arms to protect themselves. Your approach, like that of typical liberals, is to malign people and organizations that fight for freedom. Does your organization have a security desk? I know you do, because I have been there. Your illogical assaults against personal freedom are hollow. Troy
Angry armed teachers?
I am a hunter, and I own several guns. I think all the talk about arming teachers to fight off gun attackers in schools is just nuts.
I don't know about you, but I would not really want to work with people packing heat. Dare you disagree with them on anything? What happens if they get too angry and lose their cool? That happens all the time in the workplace.
Who is going to protect us against angry armed teachers? Do we all have to bring a gun to work to be safe? Beside the NRA, who wants that?
We have all heard stories about how hard it is to remove a bad teacher from the schools. During that process, some teachers become very angry and threatening. What happens if one of the teachers targeted for removal decides that now they want to start packing heat and they get all the required gun permits? How do you suppose that is going to turn out?
Sam Gizzi
St. Clair Shores
Fiscal cliff? Forget about that. What about our society tumbling over the insanity cliff? The gun crowd is shifting blame from the issue of guns to the issue of mental illness. All right. Let's open back up the asylums and see that the truly deranged spend some much needed time there. Only this time, it needs to be Wayne LaPierre and the NRA, Ted Nugent, Gun Owners of America Executive Director Larry Pratt, Mike Huckabee (blaming the banning of prayer in public schools for the tragedy), state House Speaker Jase Bolger, state Senate Majority Leader Randy Richardville and all the members of the Michigan Legislature who voted to expand the right to carry a gun anywhere in Michigan, except, of course, the state Capitol. Canton
War zone
Forget about Afghanistan. There's more gun violence here than there. We need to get out of here.
Jim Enger
Weapon reality
People need to start dealing with reality. As long as there have been humans, we have been using weapons against each other -- whatever weapons are available. We do it in impulsive anger, in hatred, in fear, and sometimes out of the twisted mental processes of the sick mind. None of this will change.
We have the societal right to choose which weapons will be available and need to accept that they will be used on each other. It may be horrible, but it is simply reality.
So stop crying about it, stop rationalizing, stop blaming each other and blaming ideologies and governments and anyone but ourselves. Choose which weapons we want to have and accept the use of them on each other as part of the deal. It will always be so.
Chuck Smith
Cover the costs
Numerous individuals across our country want teachers to carry guns. As a teacher, I am opposed to such an insane idea. However, if the public must have its way, then I would demand that the public finance this insanity.
As a teacher, I would expect the public to do the following for all 6 million teachers across the U.S.:
Pay for teachers' liability insurance to cover no less than $30 million.
Purchase the teachers' gun and bullets.
Purchase the teachers' bulletproof vest.
Pay for the teachers' training and any other associated fees.
Pay for any related mental health or physical health related to any shooting that a teacher might participate in.
Include a teachers' salary increase to an additional $50,000 for this added responsibility.
Pay for life insurance up to $500,000.
Timothy Yauch
Grand Blanc


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Wrap fragrant pillar candles in homemade paper from Arnold Grummer's Paper Making Kits and Suppliesfor a romantic look. Brass hearts add extra romantic appeal. You can vary the look of the paper for different occasions.
- Arnold Grummer's Heart & Flowers Ceramic Casting Mold
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- Pillar candle with concave top
- Follow the instructions in any Arnold Grummer paper making set to make one sheet each of white and pink handmade paper. For botanical look: remove seeds from 1 to 2 Angel Wing petals; add to pulp in blender for last few seconds of blending.
- Make lines on handmade sheets using a ruler and fine paintbrush dipped in water. Tear along the wet lines to make 'torn edge' pieces in these sizes: white - 2 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 3 1/2" x 3 1/2"; pink - 3" x 3".
- Follow directions on Arnold Grummer's Cotton Linter Casting Squares to create heart paper cast. Gently tear excess paper from heart cast to leave a 1/4" torn edge border around image.
- Use craft glue to attach strip of handmade paper around candle, 1/2" up form the bottom of candle. There will be a gap, but the paper cast will cover the gap between ends of the strip.
- Wrap metallic ribbon around the handmade paper strip several times. Secure with craft glue.
- Layer and attach white and pink torn edge paper squares, and paper cast as shown.
- Use a needle to poke holes at top right, bottom right, and bottom left of casting on candle. Insert small round brass brads into holes. Poke four holes around the strip of paper and insert heart brads.
- Attach a ribbon bow to the top left corner. Cut off brad prongs from the remaining heart and secure to the center of the bow with craft glue.
Note: Never leave a burning candle unattended. Pillar candles with concave tops normally do not drip. To prevent wax from dripping, refrigerate candle 1 to 2 hours before burning and keep lit for only 1 to 2 hours at a time. Use Arnold Grummer's FLAME FREE for PAPER CRAFTS on any paper candle wrap used in a display at a restaurant or hall.
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"The first theory we heard was the movie star theory,'' the home's owner told TODAY. "After that, it escalated to aliens.''
The mega-mansion wasn't Brad and Angelina's new fortress of solitude, a military bunker or an extraterrestrial alien colony.
While Pitt did grow up in nearby Springfield, Mo., it turns out that the 72,000-square foot work-in-progress is the future home of software entrepreneur Steven Huff. Started nearly two years ago and slated to be completed by late 2013, the energy efficient, state-of-the-art, disaster-proof mansion made of concrete will be the fourth largest home in America, and certainly one of the most unique. While its owner is no longer a secret, the price tag is. Huff has not divulged the cost of the land or the final construction bill.
Huff recently took NBC's Kevin Tibbles for a tour of the mansion that he has dubbed "Pensmore,'' a name derived from the contraction from the French word for "thinking'' and the English word "more.''Slideshow: What home buyers can get for $200,000 (on this page)
The massive structure will require several thousand yards of concrete to build. The building materials include a concrete additive that contains tiny pieces of wire that will allow the structure to withstand everything from an F-5 tornado to a bomb blast. Tornadoes are certainly a concern, as Pensmore is in rural Christian County, Mo., not too far from Joplin, the town that was ravaged by a powerful tornado on May 22.
Huff liked the insulated concrete technology so much that he bought the company, Wisconsin-based TF Forming Systems, that produces it. He hopes to put the disaster-proof mix to use in building schools, hospitals, and other homes in the not-too-distant future.
One challenge of owning a home that will be bigger than the White House and Hearst Castle and just a bit smaller than Buckingham Palace is the cost of heating and cooling it. Huff has thought of that, too: Plastic tubes are containing liquid antifreeze powered by solar energy are embedded in the home's walls. They will alternately cool or heat the house without using any electricity.Want to go to college? Check the home value
The other challenge of building an enormous concrete home is aesthetic. When people think concrete, they think "ugly,'' Huff noted. So Huff and his builders are looking to remedy that concern by designing the exterior of the 13-bedroom, 14-bathroom home to resemble a French chateau.
The interior of the mansion will be decorated by Huff's daughter, Susan, who plans to avoid anything gaudy, if that's possible in a home where the great hall is the size of an airplane hangar with enough room for Huff's granddaughter to invite the entire town over for a playdate.Story: Photographer reveals kids' kingdoms: Their bedrooms
"We're rather down-to-earth,'' Susan said. "We're not swanky people. We just want a traditional look on the inside.''
Huff seems to have thought of everything, practically building a laboratory for energy efficiency and disaster-proofing while also making a concrete structure look swanky. Anything he missed out on, besides a guestroom for Brad and Angelina?
"If I knew that, I wouldn't have forgotten it,'' Huff said before laughing.
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Florida quarterback Tim Tebow said Friday he has submitted paperwork to the NFL's draft advisory committee, asking it to evaluate his potential draft status.
Tebow, who spoke after the Gators landed in Fort Lauderdale to begin preparations for the Jan. 8 BCS National Championship Game against Oklahoma, is considering leaving after his junior season but wants to wait and see where the committee projects he will be drafted.
Several draft experts – notably Mel Kiper, Jr., and ESPN.com's Todd McShay – have said Tebow is likely a third-round pick. They have questions about his ability to read defenses, his footwork, his delivery, and his ability to take snaps under center.
Tebow has thrown for 2,515 yards and 28 touchdowns
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Twenty scholars—in fields including economics, history, government, Spanish and Portuguese, computer science and earth science—joined the Dartmouth faculty of arts and sciences this academic year, launching their courses and establishing their research programs.
"Each year," says Michael Mastanduno, dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and the Nelson A. Rockefeller Professor of Government, "our new colleagues enrich and enliven the Dartmouth community. Their leading-edge research, their commitment to their students, and their willingness to collaborate with colleagues both in their departments and across disciplinary boundaries keep Dartmouth moving forward."
Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, and Dartmouth Medical School (DMS) welcomed new faculty as well.
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2K have having a sale on in Steam. Up to 50% off all their titles! And they are having a different special every day.
Friday 9th: 75% Off Borderlands Franchise.
Saturday 10th: 75% Off Mafia Franchise.
Sunday 11th: 75% Off Bioshock Franchise.
Monday 12th: 75% Off Sid Meier's Civilization® V
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- +2 votesCarbonTwelve on 09/03/2012 - 17:52 ¶
As always with these sales, wait until the end to see if the thing you want gets a daily 75% off special, and just pick it up at the end if it doesn't.
- +3 votesThird_Gear on 09/03/2012 - 18:50 ¶
Same - they keep pushing the same deal for Borderlands. It's been on sale so many times now… I'm looking forward to the sequel though!
- Yuri Lowell on 09/03/2012 - 20:10 ¶
Yeah, Mafia 2 is still $80 on the US Steam so even with 50% it's a bit of a rip off.
meh region pricing on mafia 2, at 75% off its dodgy 7.50 in the us still 20 bux here, certianly no deal!
digital download on amazon is 7.50 though!!
sweet borderlands 2 on amzon as well!
bioshock is also on sale…
9.99 download…think it deserves its own deal…


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1)Oct payrolls surprise big to the upside 2)Fed lights another fire under asset prices but are we really wealthier as a result? 3)Emerging markets continue to rally as investors seek non $ assets 4)Oct auto sales rise to best since Sept '08 ex clunkers 5)ISM services and mfr'g indices both above forecasts 6)RBA and RBI raise rates to cool inflation pressures 7)Fed to allow healthy banks pay dividends.
1)Huge printing of money has turned our central bank into a 3rd world one 2)Asset priced induced wealth effect is an illusion if a debased currency and higher inflation is the side effect 3)Deeper the Fed gets, the more difficult it will be to reverse 4)Commodity inflation as measured by CRB index rises to 2 year high 5)Ireland, Portugal and Greece financial concerns continue to grow 6)German Sept factory orders fall sharply 7)Sept Pending Home Sales unexpectedly fall.
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Bob Richards said he knew it was a sign from God.
Virginia Heidler had fallen flat on her face, breaking her nose right in front of him while skating.
They had been looking at each other all night, and now he had his opportunity to meet the woman he had fallen in love with at first sight.
"I helped her up and (she was taken) to the hospital," said Bob Richards, 94. "And I rushed to the rescue to take her home. I met her mother and father. I went back the next night to see how she was coming along, and I kept going back."
Bob Richards recalled his relationship beginnings with his now wife Virginia "Ginny" Richards, 91, as the couple plan to observe their 74th wedding anniversary Sept. 3.
But first they will celebrate their love on Valentine's Day.
"I couldn't wait to give her a gift, so I did that (Wednesday)," Bob Richards said. "Then I'm going to give her another gift and candy on Valentine's Day. I just love her so much."
The Richardses live at Senior Commons at Powder Mill in York Township. Bob Richards stays in the residential care area, while Virginia Richards, who has dementia, stays in the memory care section.
"He is so caring for her," said Denise Lauer, Senior Commons' director of resident life. "He hates being apart from her. He comes and spends a lot of time with her. The way they love each other is a dying art. Who's got that love anymore?"
Virginia Richards said her husband is a kind, nice, and good man.
The Richardses have a son, Bob Richards Jr., 72, of Arlington, Va.; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Another son, Don Richards, died in 2006 at age 58.
"That was one of the saddest days in our lives," Bob Richards said.
The couple had already lost Don Richards' son, Niles Richards, who died at age 22 in 1997 after an illness.
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When they first got married, Virginia Richards told him that someone has to be in charge, Bob Richards recalled.
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City, King County changed disaster preparedeness since 9/11 attacks
September 13, 2011
By Warren Kagarise
The decade since 9/11 has reshaped how Issaquah and King County leaders prepare for disasters and manage the response to emergencies.
The attacks also meant increased attention — and dollars — for emergency management efforts, although local officials said the initial focus on counterterrorism sidelined plans about other dangers, such as floods and earthquakes.
"All of the sudden there was a big focus on emergency management in general. That was good news from an emergency management perspective," said Bret Heath, city public works operations and emergency management director. "The bad news is that it shifted from all hazards to almost strictly terrorism immediately following 9/11."
Issaquah planners focused on more common emergencies — floods, snowstorms, windstorms and the like — in the years before the attacks.
"We had to really try hard to stay focused on all hazards because of the federal-level push for terrorism," Heath said. "Fortunately, logic prevailed and they realized that terrorism is one of the hazards. It's not the only hazard."
The threat from terrorism exists, of course, although officials said a terrorist strike is not a top concern in the city.
"If you're looking at it from a target perspective, we don't have a lot of high-profile targets in Issaquah," Heath said.
Leaders also participated in elaborate exercises to map out responses to disasters. Mayor Ava Frisinger recalled a scenario meant to test plans to keep local government open if a natural or manmade disaster left top city officials dead.
Frisinger "died" in the mock incident. (If the mayor is unable to serve, executive power passes to the City Council president.)
Other exercises illustrated the need for closer collaboration among local government agencies.
"We found that we needed to have more coordination with communications," Frisinger said. "It told us that, not only within city government, but that we needed to be able to communicate and coordinate with, for instance, the school district."
Officials also boosted outreach efforts to residents by installing electronic message boards, adding more updates to the municipal radio station and hiring a communications coordinator.
"One of the biggest problems during emergencies is informing people about what's going on, even if it's something that's very distressing," Frisinger said. "The lack of information is frightening to people."
The attacks a decade ago also unleashed a torrent of federal dollars for agencies to purchase emergency equipment and assemble disaster response plans.
Issaquah received about $100,000 through the Urban Areas Security Initiative — a Federal Emergency Management Agency program set up to address response needs — to improve security at municipal facilities. Other grants funded communications equipment for the city and rescue equipment for Eastside Fire & Rescue, plus decontamination equipment at nearby hospitals.
"There was kind of a mantra that if you weren't involved in counterterrorism, you probably weren't going to get funding," said Hillman Mitchell, King County Office of Emergency Management director.
Communication among emergency response agencies — a concern in the confused days after the 9/11 attacks — also emerged as a focus.
"One of the things that we learned from the tragedy of 9/11 is that we had too many isolated means of communication, so many of the first responders that lost their lives that day, that was due in part to a lack of common communication," Mitchell said.
Officials said King County and local agencies emphasized interoperability for communications systems before the attacks.
"In King County and across our region, our emergency communication systems are far more interoperable, which means that during an emergency, a police officer in one city can easily talk to a fire chief in another," Mitchell said.
EFR Deputy Chief Bud Backer said disaster response plans encompass the region — Pierce and Snohomish counties, in addition to King County — for a reason.
"We recognize that if there's an attack, then it's going to take the resources from our entire region to answer it," he said.
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Bentura M. Salgado, Jr. passed away in Greeley, Colorado at the age of 61. He was a Sweetwater resident.
Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Father Charles Okonkwo officiating. Interment will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery.
Mr. Salgado was born on November 21, 1950 in Sweetwater. He married Luzemma Salazar on October 21, 1969. For 28 years, Bentura worked for Santa Fe Railroad as a section foreman. He worked for Pace Packing for two and half years. Bentura enjoyed fishing and spending time with family.
Survivors include: Wife- Emma Salazar-Salgado of Sweetwater; Daughter- Olivia Lopez and husband, Cruz, of Hereford, TX; Sons- Ventura Salgado, III of Sweetwater, Samuel Salgado and his wife, Wendy, of 29 Palms, California; Brother- Salvador Salgado of Sweetwater; Nieces- Maria Ornelas of Sweetwater, Georgina Rodriguez of Sweetwater, Audrey Basey of Leander; Nephews- Salvador Salgado, Jr. of Abilene, TX, Rocky Salgado of Floresville, TX, Mark Salgado of Floresville, TX; Grandson- Syna Salgado of 29 Palms, CA; Granddaughters- Sophia Salgado of 29 Palms, CA and Luzema Lopez of Hereford, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bentura, Sr. and Maria Salgado, his sister, Esperanza Garza, his brother, Benito Salgado and his nephew, Michael Salgado.
Pallbearers are Salvador Salgado, Sr. Salvador Salgado, Jr., Abraham Salazar, Joe Angel Sepeda, Arthur Deleon, and Jerry Espitia.
Honorary pallbearers are Rocky Salgado, Mark Salgado, Carlos Salazar, Abel Salazar, Eddie Salazar, Daniel Olguin, Salvador Cano, Mario Rios, Mike Martinez, and Robert Nunez.
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Yes, I did Whole 30. The entire thing. It's a nutritional reset, so when the 30 days are over you're still eating whole foods, adding one new food at a time. Here's what I learned:
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Just sitting here and thinking about comfort food. When someone asks what you feel like eating do you think of the past and comfort food? Or is it something we only turn to for solace and warmth?
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Steph-knee asked how we all did on our 14 day streaks and I'm pleased with my results. I had two mini-streaks. To walk everyday and to eat out only once a week.
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Steph-knee wrote a blog about starting a 14 day streak and challenged her readers to join her. I've decided to join her, too. From March 18 to March 31, I will walk every day and will go out to eat only twice. So far, so good! I like the idea of... Read more
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Your game looks great but you dont have a website?
In SpaceJourney, you assume the role of a lone space pilot in a small cruiser. By manually operating your ship from the inside, you explore the unknown.
Details about the new update to the first person shooter \ space simulation hybrid. Where you manually operate a ship from the inside.
Posted by Lava589 on Jul 20th, 2013
After a year of its original release, I've finally made a huge update to SpaceJourney in Version 1.2. The nitty gritty details of what I added to the game have been included in the description for the download. But down below I've included the gist of what I've changed.
For those of you who haven't heard of SpaceJourney, it is a sandbox game that combines first person shooting, space simulation and adventure elements.
You're basically a space captain in a ship piloted by only yourself. And there are plenty of dangers out there in that big unknown wanting to either eat or destroy you. You can walk inside your ship, walk outside of it (using anti-gravity) and walk around locations you've docked at (so far I only have a measly little space station you can tromp around in, but its better than nothin' right?). There are enemies that you'll fight with your gun (i.e. spiders, blasting meteors, etc) in the style of a first person shooter and enemies you'll fight ship to ship with your vessel's defense and weapon systems, in the style of tactical combat games.
(I couldn't think of a way to incorporate "what" into this one)
As for the gist of the new updates-- I've made major graphical updates to game (ship, laser gun, environment), as a general drift to a more stylized artistic direction. I've made attempts to make the game more accessible (with some in-game directions and a help screen) as well as some basic features (sound effects, options screen, help screen, 1024x768 resolution) and lastly some bells and whistles (particle effects, a puzzle, scanning items, etc).
Right now SpaceJourney combines both first person shooting \ action and space simulation. However I would like to expand scope to include some light RPG and Adventure elements. Being able to communicate with fellow ships, the player could engage in trade using a centralized currency. There could also be larger quests and more problem solving \ puzzles. But here is a run down of more specific features that I'd like to put into the game (order of which is going to be seen in the game the soonest):
Your game looks great but you dont have a website?
Thank you!
So far the indieDB and Facebook pages are as official as a website can get. Mostly because indieDB is already a good system for posting updates and getting noticed in return.
Facebook is another good tool for networking and getting the word out. Here is a link to the facebook page: Facebook.com
And thanks for the comment!
Simply amazing.Waited this for a long time.Do you guys thinking multiplayer?Or SP?Both works for me but coop would be great.Or every played can have their ship fly together :D Anyway keep up the good work!Tracking!
Thank you so much! I'm very grateful for the compliments.
So far Single Player is the main goal. But down the road co-op wouldn't be out of the question. This version of the game is just scraping the surface in terms of possibilities!
Many thanks again!
I will download and testing, I present my report soon
Thank you very much! I look forward to your report!
And feel free to be honest, it can only make the game better!
disculpa la tardanza xD, tambien disculpa que no hable ingles, ya que no es mi idioma nativo
esta muy bueno el juego,aun que no lo pude jugar completo pero si me gusto, el juego es como un simulador, veo algunas imagenes y veo ultimamente has mejorado el juego.
encontre un pequeño bug,en la pantalla gigante que esta dentro de la nave donde se ve lo que esta al frente de la nave, bueno lo que se ve es técnicamente una imagen verdad?, si me choco contra esta, traspaso la imagen, no traspaso la nave ni el objeto, solo la imagen que esta montada sobre esta pantalla...como si fuera una tela en vez de una pantalla fija...solución: en vez de poner la imagen separada, ponla pegada, muy cerca de la "pantalla"
la velocidad del movimiento del muñeco dentro de la nave vi algo lenta, pero creo que es porque estaría caminando y no corriendo verdad?....sugiero pongas una tecla que al dejarla presionada, el muñeco pueda correr estando dentro de la nave.
sugerencias: pon algunos objeto que se puedan agarrar y esten flotando en el espacio, y para tomarlos, hay que usar un jetpack para poder llegar a ellos...osea que podremos alejarnos de la nave,el jetpak se gasta pero ya que estamos conectado a un cable podremos volver a la nave siendo arrastrado por este(aria falta configurar mas botones)
otras sugerencias de las mande por un mensaje, para que sean una sorpresa para los jugadores
Hi sparkranpant
Since English is not your native language, I had to use a website to translate your message into English. So I apologize if there are any major communication issues.
Thank you for the compliment about the gameplay. And yes, it is very much meant to be like a simulator. And no problem for the delay, I should also apologize for my delay.
Many thanks,
P.S. Sorry I didn't see the other parts of your message. If the game is running slow for you, it might be a line of code I messed up on to optimize the game. I will focus on the performance of the game in the next update. Also, you can adjust your walk speed in the options menu.
Ship communication will be in the future updates. Others have suggested that you can float out in space. I will let you know as well if I decide to implement this. Many thanks again!


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By Curt email@example.com Officials from the Department of Aviation want to get their employees in shape through a three month fitness program. More than half of the department's 516 employees are participating in the airport's annual health and fitness campaign, said Tracy Gilbert, program manager for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The theme for this year's campaign is "Keeping Balance One Step at a Time." "We're trying to encourage our employees to adopt healthier lifestyles because studies show employees who take care of their health and watch their nutrition are higher performing employees," Gilbert said. This year's campaign will culminate on April 28, with a health fair in the airport's atrium. It will be open to everyone who works for the Department of Aviation or for companies located at the airport. Health and fitness professionals will be on hand to conduct health screenings for attendees. The campaign began in January. It includes periodical weigh-ins, nutrition classes, the health fair, and various fitness programs. One activity is "Fitness Happy Hour," where employees leave their offices 30 minutes early on Tuesdays and Thursdays and participate in aerobics and pilates classes at the airport. There also is a walking challenge called "5,000 steps to fitness." Employees are given pedometers and encouraged to walk at least 5,000 steps while they are at work. The idea is to get the employees to walk from one concourse to another. Gilbert said a person who walked from the airport's "T" concourse to the "E" concourse and back twice has walked four miles. Every employee who chose to participate in the campaign donated at least $10. The money that was put in by all of the participants will go towards a cash prize which will be given to the person who loses the highest percentage of weight. "While the department's employees are getting in shape, they are also learning ways to incorporate fitness into their work days," Gilbert said. The American Cancer Society recommends an adult spend at least 30 minutes a day engaged in moderate, to vigorous physical activity to help fight the risk factors for cancer. The ACS also recommends a person eat at least five servings of fruits or vegetables every day. It also recommends eating whole grains instead of processed grains, and limiting consumption of red meats. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says a person is obese when his or her body mass index (BMI) is over 30. Body mass index is a number which measures the correlation between a person's height and weight. If someone is 5- feet, 10- inches tall, and weighs 167 pounds, his or her BMI is 24, which falls in the normal weight range. If that person weighs 209 pounds, though, the BMI rises to 30. More than 25 percent of Georgians were obese last year, according to data provided by the CDC. Obesity puts a person at a higher risk of developing several diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension, stroke, coronary heart disease, gallbladder disease, sleep apnea, respiratory problems, and breast or colon cancer, according to the CDC. While the primary goal is to promote healthy lifestyle habits, Gilbert said promoting healthy lifestyles amongst the airport employees has benefits for the airport as a whole. "Studies say people who live healthy lifestyles perform their jobs better because they have a better outlook on the work day," she said. __ For more information: Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov American Cancer Society: http://www.cancer.org
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