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It's hard to rank college quarterbacks because unlike their pro counterparts the strength of each schedule is not even close to being equal. Some quarterbacks shine due to the conference they play in. Some would argue Colt Brennan from Hawaii, the quarterback that shattered many NCAA passing records, benefited from playing against the softer defenses of the WAC. Other quarterbacks are system quarterbacks. Some argue that Texas Tech QBs like Graham Harrell fall under this category and for the most part this cannot be argued. Every year head coach Mike Leach is able to find a quarterback that seems to put up mind numbing totals.
What I've tried to do is put together my personal list of the best 20 college quarterbacks today. I'm sure many will disagree with this list but it took a lot of time and effort to come up with. How do you evaluate a college quarterback anyways? How much do passing stats mean? How much do rushing yards mean? That's the kind of questions I had to ask myself when making this list.
I also had to put together a few basic rules. First of all freshman quarterbacks weren't eligible. Even if I had flown all across the country and evaluated every freshman QB it still wouldn't be fair to compare those evaluations to game situation stats from the guys below. Secondly any quarterback that has not started or played considerable minutes at any point in their collegiate career is not eligible for the list. As the season continues both freshman and new starters will be eligible, but for now it wasn't fair to include either.
Please post comments below. Here's my preseason list of the best 20 college quarterbacks in the country:
1. Tim Tebow (FLA): It's hard not to go with a guy who has won two national championships and a Heisman Trophy at #1. Tebow is the ultimate college athlete. He can pass well and run over linebackers. He's one of the most freakish athletes in college sports history. When his team was down after a loss to Ole Miss it was Tebow that stood up and changed the course of the entire season. His speech after that game took the Gators to new heights, including a second national championship in three seasons.
2. Sam Bradford (OU): The Sooners entire offense revolved around Bradford last season. Sure Chris Brown and DeMarco Murray ran well, but the threat of the passing game helped open up the running game (and vise versa). He became just the second player–behind Tebow–to win the Heisman Trophy as a Sophomore. The key ingredient for Bradford was his incredible offensive line last season. He was able to stand in the pocket all day and make throws.
3. Colt McCoy (TX): McCoy finished second in Heisman Trophy voting last season despite a killer schedule and incredible stats. He actually led the Longhorns in rushing last season and led them to victories over Oklahoma, Ohio State, and Oklahoma State. A last second loss to Texas Tech derailed his Heisman hopes and Texas' national championship aspirations. This year he is among the big headliners in college football, along with Tim Tebow and Sam Bradford.
4. Max Hall (BYU): Hall doesn't get the big headlines because he's playing for BYU, in the Mountain West, and not Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, or USC. But take my word on this: If you want an underdog Heisman Trophy candidate this year, take Hall. He takes on Oklahoma to begin the year with a chance to really get his name on the radar. On September 19th, Hall takes on Florida State in Provo and gets TCU at home in October. Winning the Mountain West and finishing the season with one loss could get the Cougars in a BCS game.
5. Zac Robinson (OKST): Last season Robinson was the forgotten man in the Big 12 behind Heisman Trophy winner Bradford, Colt McCoy, and Missouri's Chase Daniel. This year the Cowboys are ranked in the top ten to begin the season and have national championship aspirations. One of the main reasons for that is Robinson. He's got a big arm and wide receiver Dez Bryant back. Statistically he struggled in the bigger games last season (outside OU). He threw just one touchdown against Texas & Texas Tech combined.
6. Jevan Snead (MISS): One of the biggest surprises in college football last season was Snead. The scary part is that his play got stronger as the season continued. In his first six starts he threw only 9 touchdown passes, but in his final seven starts he threw an incredible 18 TDs. The most telling stat was that he threw only two INTs in his final five games of the season. This season, in his second season in Houston Nutt's scheme, Snead should be even better.
7. Daryll Clark (PSU): Clark isn't flashy but doesn't turn the ball over. Last season he threw only six interceptions compared to 19 touchdowns. The one problem with Clark is his lack of game changing plays (as already mentioned) and his inconsistency. Against Iowa–the Nittany Lions only loss of '08, he threw for just 86 yards and completed just nine passes. This season Penn State has a favorable schedule and a chance to run the table. If they do Clark could be a darkhorse Heisman candidate.
8. Case Keenum (HOU): Keenum gets the lowest amount of publicity out of anyone to this point because he plays in Conference USA. Let's face it, Houston is never even going to be like Hawaii was for Colt Breenan for Keenum. He won't be on the big stage at all this season–barring an undefeated season for the Cougars. Last season his biggest game was against Oklahoma State where he threw four TDs. Overall in 2008 he passed for 44 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.
9. Dan LeFevour (CMU): One of the best rushing-passing threats in the entire country plays in the MAC. Last season LeFevour threw 21 TDs and 6 INTs and had three 100 yard games rushing. He threw for 2, 784 yards but didn't capture much publicity because Buffalo won the MAC. Every year he's completed a higher percentage of his passes including 66.8% last season. This year his best chances at gaining national publicity are against Arizona in the opener and against Michigan State the next week.
10. Todd Reesing (KAN): Two seasons ago Reesing was a Heisman Trophy candidate going into the Border War game against Missouri. After the Jayhawks lost that game he was hailed as a darkhorse Heisman Trophy candidate for 2008, but Kansas struggled for most of the year. This season Kansas is the favorite to win the Big 12 North and Reesing is one of the main reasons. Over the past two seasons he has thrown for 65 touchdowns. The problem for Reesing is in games against Oklahoma and Texas last season he threw just 3 TDs and 2 INTs.
11. Russell Wilson (NCST): After a horrible start to his 2008 season, Wilson finally found himself and his game against East Carolina. he was injured in the opener against South Carolina and didn't play again until week three against Clemson. Against the Tigers he threw his one and only interception of the entire season. In the last nine games he played in–he did not play against South Florida–Wilson threw 17 touchdowns and zero interceptions. Beware though. This year the spotlight and pressure will be on.
12. Terrelle Pryor (OHST): He's got a long ways to go to become a dominant passer (or even dominant quarterback) but he's already one of the best playmakers in the game. His offensive gifts are mind-boggling and his ability to make plays with his feet is what sets him apart from everyone else. Last season he threw 12 TDs and rushed for 6 more while leading Ohio State to the Fiesta Bowl. This season he should be even better after an entire offseason taking starter repetitions.
13. Juice Williams (ILL): Juice Williams reminds me a lot of former Bears QB Rex Grossman. "Good" Juice or "Bad" Juice, which are you going to get? The Illinois quarterback played well last season despite the Illini's dismal 5-7 record. His completion percentage has to improve from 57.5% this year and his touchdown to interception ratio needs to get better. The good parts of his game included a 451 yard passing performance against Missouri and a 462 yard game against Minnesota. He even topped the 100 yard mark on the ground twice.
14. Rusty Smith (FAU): Last season Smith was a disappointment. Sure, he threw 24 touchdowns but that was nothing compared to his 32 touchdown season in 2007. This kid can play though. Against Texas in the Owls opener he was 15 of 31 for 253 yards. Not bad for such a large disparity in talent. The problem with Smith is consistency. Against Michigan State a few weeks later he was 8 of 34 in a 17-0 loss. This year I expect him to bounce back and have a huge senior season.
15. Jimmy Clausen (ND): It looks like Clausen is finally developing into the player everyone thought he would become when he came out of high school. Last season he threw 25 TDs and 17 INTs although it should be pointed out that five of those TDs came against Hawaii's defense in the Irish's bowl game. Against stiff competition like USC Clausen struggled most of the year. The Trojans had the best defense in the country last season, but 11 of 21 for 41 yards is still a lousy game against anyone.
16. Jake Locker (WASH): Last season Locker was injured most of the year as the Huskies struggled to a pitiful 0-12 record. When he was on the field his passing was not very impressive–53.8%–but his Tim Tebow-like style gets attention. He had three rushing touchdowns in three full games. In a 28-27 loss to BYU Locker had his best game with two rushing touchdowns. The problem is his 08 season is most remembered for an uncalled celebration penalty (where Locker did nothing wrong) that ended up helping cause a game winning blocked extra point by the Cougars. If he stays healthy this year the Huskies could make a run at a bowl game.
17. Tim Hiller (WMU): Hiller is too often forgotten when it comes to naming some of the best quarterbacks in the country. Once again–like Keenum, LeFevour, and Smith–he plays in a weak conference (the MAC) and doesn't get the attention he deserves. Hiller threw 36 touchdowns and only 10 interceptions last season. Against Nebraska and Illinois, the two BCS teams Western Michigan played last season, Hiller threw for 4 TDs and 1 INT. In a season defining performance against Central Michigan Hiller threw for 471 yards. That's impressive, no matter how good the competition is.
18. Robert Griffin (BAYLOR): Griffin has to work on his passing skills, especially against better defenses, but is one of the top playmakers in the Big 12. He threw 15 touchdowns and only 3 interceptions last season, but his best weapon is his legs. In 12 games last season he ran for 13 touchdowns. Against Washington State, one of the worst BCS teams in the history of college football, Griffin ran for 217 yards on 11 carries. That's almost twenty yards per carry.
19. Kellen Moore (BOISE): Moore wasn't suppose to be this good, this fast. This year he will be a sophomore with extremely high expectations after leading the Broncos to an undefeated regular season as a freshman. This season Boise State is expecting to compete for a spot in a BCS game, and Moore is one of the main reasons why. The opener against Oregon on Thursday night–in front of the entire country–will be Moore's chance to shine on the Blue Turf in Boise.
20. Tyrod Taylor (VT): Taylor is clearly not the best passer in the world (2 TDs, 7 INTs last season) but is very impressive when scrambling. He ran for 738 yards last season and 7 TDs. Sean Glennon began the season as the starter at QB for Virginia Tech but struggled out of the gate against East Carolina. Frank Beamer then revised his decision to redshirt Taylor by playing him the rest of the season. This season I expect him to have better passing numbers and scare defenses even more when running.
Among Others Considered: Patrick Pickney (ECU), Cody Hawkins (COL), Matt Grothe (USF), Josh Nesbitt (GT), Riley Skinner (WF), Jordan Jefferson (LSU), T. J. Yates (UNC), Thaddeus Lewis (DUKE), Kevin Riley (CAL), Lyle Moevao (OREST), Jeremiah Masoli (ORE), Jarrett Brown (WVU), Tony Pike (CIN), Levi Brown (TROY), Christian Ponder (FSU), Ricky Stanzi (IOWA), Adam Weber (MIN), Jerrod Johnson (TXA&M), Jacory Harris (MIA), Andy Dalton (TCU), Omar Clayton (UNLV), Ryan Lindley (SDST), Trevor Vittatoe (UTEP), Austin Davis (USM), Colin Kaepernick (NEV), Greg Alexander (HAW), Andy Schmitt (ECU), Tyler Sheehan (BG), Corey Leonard (ASU)


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A couple enjoys dancing to a live polka band at Schmidt's Ballroom Bar and Grill just northwest of Wausau. Back Story - This photo probably would not exist had I not been confused about this particular photo assignment. I ended up taking many more photos than was necessary because I thought the assignment was for one of our magazines rather than the 'Go' section which is in our Thursday paper. Anyway, I used a slow shutter speed along with flash to help convey a sense of motion and the couple really seems to be enjoying themselves. Tech Info - Canon EOS 5D MII, 24-105 zoom lens @ 28mm, 1/30 sec @ f/5.6, ISO 1600, Canon 430 EZ flash on auto at -1 exposure compensation bounced off the ceiling.

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Youngsters devote dog days to aiding Butler County Humane Society
Few elementary school students spend the dog days of summer performing volunteer work, but five Buffalo Township children have traded in their jump ropes and Nintendo Wii controllers for some soap and a bucket.
They've started a dog washing business that will benefit the Butler County Humane Society.
Showers for Shelters was created in June by Mia Dress, 9, and 10-year-olds Amanda Huff and Megan Foust.
The dog-loving neighbors wanted to spend their summer with canines and benefit the animals housed in the shelter along Evans City Road in Connoquenessing Township (Renfrew).
At $3 per wash and with a handful of donations, the girls reached their $100 goal on Monday that they set at the beginning of summer. The proceeds will be used to buy some of the items listed on the humane society's online donations wish list, Megan said.
"We all feel like it's really important to help the animals because they don't have homes," she said. "Hopefully, they'll have a better life at the shelter with everything that we give them."
With the help of Mia's 11-year-old brother, Liam, and Amanda's sister, Emily, 12, the girls have washed about 10 dogs thus far. They plan on washing more until school resumes in late August.
The business operates out of the Dress' front yard along Route 356 in Buffalo Township.
Small dogs are given a bubble bath and large dogs are washed with a hose before they're towel dried.
The girls promote Showers for Shelters with fliers throughout their neighborhood and go door-to-door with sales pitches.
The operation was originally conceived as a dog walking business but Megan's mother, Joy Foust, concerned for their safety, advised them to go along the hygienic route.
"Nobody likes washing their dog," she said. "I told them people will definitely pay you to do that for them. They (the kids) love it, though. They love the dogs and knowing that they're making a difference."
Jill Hall, event and volunteer coordinator at Butler County Humane Society, said the shelter would not exist without the support of individual donations and grassroots fundraisers like Showers for Shelters.
"No matter the size of the donation or where it comes from," she said, "every tiny bit that comes our way is always greatly appreciated. Those tiny bits come together to comprise the majority of our funding and what we rely on for survival."
Among the most desperately needed items at the shelter, according to Hall, are canned foods, non-scooping cat litter and leather chew toys for the dogs. The humane society is also in need of other less conspicuous items, including toilet paper, laundry detergent and paper towels.
The organization could put the money raised by Showers for Shelters toward a plethora of animal services, as well.
"We could really stretch $100 a long way," said Hall. "That could buy enough dog food to feed them for a couple weeks. It could pay for neutering or spaying operations for two animals. It could be put toward critical vaccinations, too.
"I can't say enough about how blessed we are for the community support and people like these girls."
The humane society volunteer coordinator said the group will most likely reward the dog washers with a gift certificate and a tour of the facility.
The girls are planning on making Showers for Shelters a summer staple and 10-year-old Megan said they'll need continued support from the community to be successful.
"We've been keeping track of everyone who donated to us in a binder," she said. "It feels really good that people support us and we're going to let them know how their money was spent.
"I'm glad that people care as much about the animals as we do."
Braden Ashe is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. He can be reached at 724-226-4673 or email@example.com.
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Located just two streets from the CBD (Argent Street) our superbly appointed cottages act as your perfect base while in town.
Our cottages are perfect for couples, families and corporate guests. We are even pet friendly! Whether you need a place to stay for one night or several, Cobalt Cottages offers all the comforts of home at affordable rates.
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I watched the video. I am not married yet, but I when I have kids I would like to teach them the problems with the food industry, the same way these parents taught this little cute 11-year old.
Video: An 11-Year-Old Homeschooler Explains The Problems With The Food Industry
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In about five minutes, eleven-year-old Birke Baehr summed up the despicable behavior of our modern food industry, and how it needs to be fixed. Birke is a homeschooler, and his presentation was better than some commercial documentaries. He provided an evaluation of our tainted food supply, and how the food industry is manipulated by major corporations. At his young age, he is already able to recognize that advertising is often deceptive, and that it is frequently geared toward getting children to market on behalf of corporate interests. We encourage you to watch his entertaining speech, which took place in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Conclusion : Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) has emerged as a severe infection in patients with immunocompromised hosts. However, recently, several IPA cases, without an apparent predisposition to immunodeficiency, has been reported. A 72-year-old woman was admitted for evaluation of general weakness and poor oral intake. She reported no medical history, except for intraarticular injection of a corticosteroid for joint pain for the duration of two months. A chest radiography revealed multiple cavitary nodules in both lungs. Examination of specimens, obtained by percutaneous needle biopsy, led to a diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis. Brain magnetic resonance imagining revealed numerous peripheral thin enhancing cystic nodules in both cerebral hemispheres. We initiated intravenous administration of amphotercin B. However, the patient died after nine days. Here, we report an invasive aspergillosis case, which involves the lungs and brain after a short period of steroid injection.
Keywords : Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis; Lung; Brain; Steroids
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[…] Beer companies seek dismissal of reservation lawsuit […]
Leaders on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation are trying to find ways to stop statistics like this: One in four children born there suffer from fetal alcohol syndrome.
But, as Grant Schulte reports on the Great Falls Tribune website, beer companies have filed several motions to have the suit dismissed.
"The absurdity of this request cannot be understated," said Jerald Rauterkus, an attorney for State Line Liquor in Whiteclay. The tribe "is seeking an order from this court that would actually command retail defendants to refuse the sale of their otherwise publicly available goods to members of the Oglala Sioux Tribe who live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation based solely on their race and ethnicity."
Are there other answers to the problem? That remains to be seen.
Jenna Cederberg
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Caslen officially became the 59th superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, replacing Lt. Gen. David Huntoon Jr., who is retiring from the U.S. Army after 40 years.
Caslen is a 1975 West Point graduate who has commanded at every level from company through division. Most recently, he was the Chief of the Office of Security Cooperation for Iraq. Caslen had previously served as West Point's commandant, a top academy position in charge of day-to-day operations of the cadets.
He's the first person since 1951 to serve as both commandant and superintendent at the academy, following Maj. Gen Frederick Irving, who had been commandant in 1941-42.
During the change of command ceremony, Caslen was presented the academy colors by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno.
"I am well aware of the great gift that has been given to me today," Caslen said in a statement on the Army's website. "Command is always a privilege. Command in time of war and in the transition of a post-war Army is a distinct honor."
Huntoon had been superintendent since 2010. The 1973 West Point graduate was involved in Operation Desert Storm and was commandant of the U.S. Army War College.
Huntoon was admonished last year after a Department of Defense inspector general report concluded he misused his position, government resources and personnel.
The report said Huntoon took full responsibility and repaid the affected parties $1,815 based on prevailing labor rates.
Army officials have said Huntoon's retirement is not related to the investigation.
The change in command also comes after a series of negative stories about the 211-year-old military academy whose graduates include Ulysses S. Grant, Robert E. Lee, Douglas MacArthur and George Patton.
An Army sergeant assigned to West Point was charged in May with secretly photographing and videotaping at least a dozen women at the academy, including in a bathroom. And West Point's men's rugby team was temporarily disbanded after cadets forwarded emails that were derogatory to women.


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More Good News for Sharks: Popularity of Shark Fin Soup Wanes Some in China
Awareness for the need to help sharks is spreading around the world. Even to China.
For thousands of years, shark fin soup has been a tradition in Chinese cuisine. The shark fins themselves are tasteless; but the soup signifies wealth and status. Shark fin soup was once only available to the most privileged few. But as more individuals in China have gained affluence, it has become increasingly available to the average person. [Even though a single serving can sell for as much as $300!] It is often served at large celebratory events, like weddings and banquets.
While cultural traditions are nice, this tradition has a detrimental impact on shark populations. Because shark fins can attain such a high price, sharks are routinely killed just for their fins. The rest of the body, worth much less, is often thrown back to sea. This practice results in the deaths of tens of thousands of sharks each year.
Now, not surprisingly, after decades of killing sharks, many shark populations are depleted. Some even threatened with extinction. Sharks simply cannot withstand high levels of fishing. Most shark species are not capable of reproducing until late in life. And, like us, they have long gestation periods and low reproductive rates. So, they cannot reproduce quickly enough to account for the losses from fishing.
But there is good news; last week, the New York Times reported that the demand for shark fin soup in China may be fading some. Some luxury hotel restaurants in China have been taking shark fin soup off their menus, in an effort to help protect sharks. Last July, the Chinese government announced a ban on serving shark fin soup at official banquets [though it could take up to 3 years to implement]. And in September, a major airline [Cathay Pacific Airlines] said it would no longer transport shark fins or other shark products to China.
Consumers are also starting to realize that eating shark fin soup is not as nutritious as they thought, and is hurting shark populations. Some high ranking Chinese men and women are vowing not to consume shark fin soup and not to serve it at their sponsored banquets.
There is still a long way to go. Many restaurants still serve shark fin soup and many consumers are still eating it. But we are slowly making progress. As more individuals and groups have joined in helping to raise awareness about the dire state of shark populations, we have seen more and more countries put laws in place to protect sharks from fishing. And hopefully, we will continue to see a drop in the popularity of shark fin soup. Less demand means fewer sharks killed, increasing our chances of rebuilding shark populations.
Click here to learn what Blue Ocean Institute is doing to help save sharks, and be sure to check out our overfishing page to learn more about the threats sharks face and how you can help!
Elizabeth Brown is a research scientist at Blue Ocean Institute.


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"Forgive an old newspaper hack a moment of sentimentality, but it is somehow reassuring that a newspaper still has traction in an environment preoccupied by social media. It makes sense when you think about it: Newspapers convey a sense of place, of actually being there, that digital media can't. When is the last time somebody handed you a website," wrote David Carr of The New York Times.
Whether print or digital, newspapers continue to defy naysayers and revamp, rework, and reinvent, maintaining their role as the most credible source for news.
The Pew Research Center for Excellence in Journalism's recent study fleshed out two significant findings:
Nearly seven in 10 respondents to its national survey of more than 2,000 Americans said the absence of their local newspaper would not have a big impact on their ability to keep up with information about their community — a humbling conclusion, but …
Conversely, the Pew report went on to say, "The data show that newspapers play a much bigger role in people's lives than many may realize. Newspapers (both the print and online versions, though primarily print) rank first or tie for first as the source people rely on most for 11 of the 16 different kinds of local information asked about — more topics than any other media source."
According to Pew, newspapers rank as the top source for news on community events, crime, taxes, local government, arts and culture, social services, zoning, and development. Newspapers tie with the Internet as the top source for news on housing, schools, and jobs, and tie with TV as the top source for local political news.
In another finding, The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers reported last month that print newspapers still reach a greater audience than online news sites — an astonishing 2.3 billion print readers vs. 1.9 billion Internet users.
WAN-IFRA's report indicated that daily print newspaper circulation fell 2 percent in 2010, roughly 528 million to 519 million. But the report went on to say that digital newspaper readers have helped bridge the gap, overcoming the 2 percent drop in print.
With these significant findings, I suggest a slight modification to an old joke, reflecting newspapers' resiliency, "After a nuclear war, only three things would remain: cockroaches, Cher, and newspapers."


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In a telephone interview, Gingrich cited Romney's remarks on immigration, his vote for Democrat Paul Tsongas in 1992 and whether he knew about an ad his campaign is running against Gingrich.
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November 24, 2006
DENVER (AP) -- Golden State guard Baron Davis didn't make the trip to Denver for a game Friday night because of a strained muscle in his ribs.
"He'll be out a couple of games for sure," Warriors coach Don Nelson said.
Davis missed the Phoenix game on Monday night because of soreness, but tried to come back against Denver two nights later. Davis played 34 minutes and scored 21 points in the home loss.
However, Nelson could tell the ribs were bothering him when Davis missed an uncontested layup in the fourth quarter.
"He was able to play at a mediocre level, not the dominant level we're used to," Nelson said.
Davis is averaging 20.7 points and 7.9 assists.
"I don't think cautious is the word," Nelson said when asked if they'll bring him along slow. "It's not a major type thing where he'll miss the season if he reinjures it. He was going to try it (Wednesday night) and tried it and it wasn't that successful."
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As the investigation of the Boston explosions continues, grim details have continued to emerge -- but so have stories of heroism and compassion, from the first responders who ran toward the blasts to help others to the residents who took in stranded marathoners.
We're collecting these stories -- from small acts of kindness to tremendous displays of valor -- and we'll be updating this page as we hear more of them. If you have something to share, we want to hear from you. Send us your stories, photos, videos, and anything else you want to share here. Include a phone number if you'd like to be interviewed. Let us know if you want to remain anonymous.
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HuffPost's Tyler Kingkade reports:
Two days after the bombings, the mood on campus is somber, [Boston College sophomore Corey] Leonardi said, but there's something that is helping: the outpouring of support from students around the Boston area, and indeed, around the country.
"Seeing people off campus support Boston is really comforting to all of us at BC," Leonardi said. "Knowing that we have the whole country behind us is such a great feeling and really allows you to feel the unity in the United States of America. At a college with students from all 50 states, you could really see the personal concerns coming from all across the country."
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One of the heartwarming stories making headlines this week is that of Dr. Peter Fagenholz, a Massachusetts General Hospital trauma surgeon who tirelessly performed surgeries on blast victims through the night on Monday.
"This is work," he told reporters earlier this week, explaining how he was coping with the stress, as well as the volume of critically injured patients. "When this happens, we just go to work."
Read more about Fagenholz and other medical professionals who've been praised for their efforts to help in Boston here.
Earlier, runner Laura Wellington told outlets including HuffPost that a man had given her his marathon medal while she sat crying after the explosion:
The man then asked me if I finished, to which I nodded "no." He then proceeded to take the medal off from around his neck and placed it around mine. He told me, "You are a finisher in my eyes." I was barely able to choke out a "thank you" between my tears. Odds are I will never see this couple again, but I'm reaching out with the slim chance that I will be able to express to them just what this gesture meant to me."
Now, The Toronto Star has identified that man as 46-year-old Brent Cunningham, of Sitka, Alaska.
Cunningham gave an interview to an Alaskan radio station, in which he downplayed the act.
"Many of them were at mile 25, 26 when all of a sudden they couldn't run anymore because of what had happened," he told KCAW. "We were with a gal who was crying. She didn't finish the race, and I just feel so much compassion. I'm embarrassed to tell you this, I mean, I don't want any attention for it, but I just gave her my medal, my race medal. Because I finished and got my medal, and she didn't finish, and she deserved a medal. And so, I just gave her my medal, because, I had to. It was like, I cannot not give it to you, you deserve it. And she just started bawling."
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The Boston Globe's Kay Lazar reports:
One of the 19 patients admitted to Tufts Medical Center after the double bomb blasts at the Boston Marathon Monday is looking for the man who helped her, hospital spokeswoman Brooke Tyson Hynes said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. The woman "believes he did indeed save her life," Hynes said.
The unidentified patient, who suffered severe injuries to her leg, remembers the man telling her his name was Sergeant Tyler and that he is a former Marine. She remembers seeing a scar on his left arm.
"He told her, 'You're going to have a scar, but you're going to be OK. It'll be like my scar,' " Hynes said.
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A woman recalls the view from her hotel room above Copley Square:
To me, the image that sticks out is the yellow jackets.
When I first got to the room and ran to the window, the scene below was still immediate chaos. Runners were literally sprinting through and around the finish area. It was an absolutely frantic scene, clouded over by bomb smoke and punctuated by sirens. But the yellow jackets - they stayed. They didn't run. They tore up the finish line as quickly as they could. They carried runners in their arms and acted as human crutches. I saw runners collapse into their arms and they stood still and held them. They tore down fencing and scaffolding to open the area up to allow people to move more quickly. They were on the ground over broken and injured bodies. They ran back and forth from the medical tent, bringing bags of ice and supplies, pushing empty and full wheelchairs, doing whatever it was that needed to be done.
They too had families to call. They too were in a dangerous and unsecured crime scene. And when they heard the third blast, they STILL stayed.
For me, the enduring image of the Boston Marathon will forever be of the very first responders: the Boston Marathon volunteers, the yellow jackets who stared fear and evil in the eye and vowed that no matter what, they would not run.
Michelle Day was running her third Boston Marathon, and her first uninjured. After making it to Heartbreak Hill, she stopped in the medical tent to treat her cramping legs and dehydration. Then, determined to finish, she pressed on.
Day writes:
They helped me the best they could, and I said, "I have to go. I have to finish. I want my medal. I have to do it."
They wrapped me in a Mylar blanket and I was on my way limping. I immediately fell in step with two other injured runners. They said, "We're walking it in...Walk with us. Join us," so I did. My tears turned to smiles as the crowd cheered me on. "Go City Sports!" they shouted, because I was wearing a City Sports t-shirt. "You can do it! Stay strong! You're so close."
She was less than half a mile away from the finish line when she heard the booms, followed by sirens. Police told her that the race was over, that she needed to leave the area.
I started walking. I don't know where. Finally I saw a lady entering her apartment. I said, "I don't know where to go. I'm cold. Can I just sit inside your doorway?"
She invited me in. "Come inside," she said. I insisted on sitting on her stairs. She hugged me and treated me like I was her own child. I couldn't climb the stairs so she ran up and down bringing me a drink. A sweatshirt. A blanket. Her phone to make phone calls. Offered me money for a cab or a train.
"Why are you doing this?" I asked.
"Because that's what I do! That's what you're supposed to do when something like this happens! What do you need!? Do you want some tea?"
She was the sweetest, nicest, kindest person I've ever met. I would have frozen if not for her. I would have cried and been lost if not for her. I went back outside and started walking. She had gone upstairs and I never had a chance to thank her.
If I hadn't stopped at that medical tent I would have finished. But who knows what would have happened.
Today, I Googled her and emailed her. She said yes, it was her. I thanked her, said I'd never forget her kindness, and asked how I could return her things to her. She said, just stay strong and keep running, and that's thanks enough for her. She was just glad I emailed her and that I was OK.
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MNN's Melissa Breyer reports:
Social media did what it does best, spreading the word quickly and connecting those in need with those who could help. Hashtag twitters like #Bostonhelp and #westandtogethe started pinging through the twittersphere. Restaurants became makeshift lounges, offering comfort and free food.
And volunteers across the city opened their doors to dazed strangers – runners, families, spectators – who were stranded when the city was essentially shut down.
...In cities near and far, messages of love and encouragement are being conveyed in support of Boston and all who have been touched by the tragedy. On the exterior face of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the artist known as The Illuminator projected a series of poignant messages (see video below), reminding us all that, "Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that."
Read more here.
Stephen Fiola was at the Boston Marathon leading a group of military members in the Tough Ruck, running the course with their packs to commemorate fallen colleagues.His friend Eliza Delgado writes:
If you've watched CNN, you've seen the loop of footage being shown frequently which includes several seconds of footage in which two soldiers are pulling down the barricades by the finish line to get to the injured around the location of the first bomb.
The soldiers in those frames are my friend Stephen and one of his comrades in the Army National Guard.
Stephen and these guys ran the entire length of the course doing a tough ruck for charity- wearing their full ruck gear to raise money for families of deceased servicemembers.
It is people like this who deserve honor- those who go above and beyond in times of tragedy to help those in need. Steve and his fellow soldiers didn't rest for one second after finishing- they simply took of their gear and ran toward the blast areas.
These are champions.
An employee at a jewelry store drapes a flag over the storefront as a show of support.
Sean Gallagher was on Clarendon Street, two blocks from the explosions. He writes:
The video that the news is repeatedly showing of the blast depicts a wide array of reactions. Some flee, some stand bewildered, and some run to the scene of the crime. If there is any manifestation of bravery and what it looks like in action – it is of citizens and first responders running directly to the site of a bombing to help people....America truly does shine on days like today. I witnessed cops and fireman rush to the scene without a thought in their head about their own safety. The National Guard leapt into action to establish security. What a remarkable example of the selfless spirit of America that the act of one or even multiple self crazed, hopelessly infantile lunatics can never stamp out the shining resiliency of our people.
The cops did an amazing job of barricading the area of the blast and rushing us away. I saw a few injured folks, but the first responders had already taken care of most of them. The national guard was already on site, but the speed with which they set up a permitter and ushered civilians away was incredible. Within minutes SWAT cars, undercover cars, firetrucks - everything, they all came racing down the street.
I will remember a great deal about this day. Just like 9/11, I will remember exactly where I was when I heard the news. I will remember my feelings, my reaction, my surroundings, my disbelief. I will recall how my world, particularly my perception of it, was shattered. What I will remember most though is awe. Awe of the fragility of life, of the cruelty of humans, but mostly of our ability to overcome this cruelty – to conquer it with selflessness and love.
Bombings like the one today will change us, as they should. But there are certain things that these bombings cannot change. Knowing this will carry me through this time, as I believe it carries us through all dark times.
HuffPost reader Jenn Pipe writes:
One of the first people who came to my mind when I heard about the blasts yesterday was a man who people call "Doc." He was my first boss when I was an athletic trainer and he has, for countless years, been one of the head medical personnel at the Boston Athletic Association's medical tent. He looks forward to this every year, no doubt buoyed by the indomitable spirit of the runners and their stories.
I tried to get a hold of him yesterday to make sure he was okay. I couldn't get through and I didn't hear back. Honestly, I feared the worst. But then his wife posted on his Facebook account late last night, saying he was still there -- shaken, but tending to the injured and giving everything he possibly could. This is an event where a sports medical professional primarily tends to blisters, dehydration, sprains, strains, and the occasional collapse and change in vitals from hyperthermia. Severed limbs, shrapnel wounds, and non-runner-related casualties are not part of the landscape. Doc went above and beyond the call of duty (and his training) yesterday to tend to the wounded. It makes me proud to once have shared the same credentials as him.
As you watch the footage from yesterday, you watch so many people running towards the blast to help, not running away from it in fear. That is really so indicative of the soul of the people in Boston. We can be abrasive and rude, but by and large we are harmless and will give you the shirt right off our backs. Many marathoners, despite being exhausted and completely depleted, kept right on running -- past the finish line and on to Mass General Hospital to donate blood. People have offered up their homes, meals, a safe place to rest.
Yoga studios close to me are offering free yoga classes for people who just need to regroup and recharge. Art studios are offering free classes for kids. MIT lit up a building in red, white and blue lights that mimicked the American flag. And, just like in the days following 9/11, people are a little kinder and gentler with each other.
Laura Wellington, who ran in the marathon, writes:
I was 1/2 mile from the finish line when the explosion went off. I had no idea what was going on until I finally stopped and asked someone. Knowing that my family was at the finish line waiting for me, I started panicking, trying to call them. Diverted away from the finish line, I started walking down Mass Ave towards Symphony Hall still not knowing where my family was. Right before the intersection of Huntington, I was able to get in touch with Bryan and found out he was with my family and they were safe. I was just so happy to hear his voice that I sat down and started crying. Just couldn't hold it back. At that moment, a couple walking by stopped. The woman took the space tent off her husband, who had finished the marathon, and wrapped it around me. She asked me if I was okay, if I knew where my family was. I reassured her I knew where they were and I would be ok. The man then asked me if I finished, to which I nodded "no." He then proceeded to take the medal off from around his neck and placed it around mine. He told me, "You are a finisher in my eyes." I was barely able to choke out a "thank you" between my tears.
Odds are I will never see this couple again, but I'm reaching out with the slim chance that I will be able to express to them just what this gesture meant to me. I was so in need of a familiar face at that point in time. This couple reassured me that even though such a terrible thing had happened, everything was going to be ok.
|@ RedCross : Thanks to generosity of volunteer blood donors there is currently enough blood on the shelves to meet demand. #BostonMarathon
A HuffPost reader from Boston tells us:
"I and probably many others did manage to find solace in seeing all the instances of people coming together: groups of friends hugging and consoling one another, locals stopping for out-of-towners to offer directions or any other assistance, even pedestrians signaling for cars to pull over for emergency vehicles. As a Bostonian and American, today was most definitely draining, confusing, and upsetting, and the only thing we can continue to do is keep coming together and thinking of one another, especially those who died, were injured, or whose loved ones were affected."
|@ mfaboston : The MFA will be free today. We hope the Museum will be a place of respite for our community.
Dozens of residents have offered their homes to runners stranded in Boston.
Joshua Dawson, a Democratic candidate for state representative in Massachusetts, took in three students, HuffPost's Christina Wilkie reports.
"Boston is on lockdown, but everyone's just being good neighbors and welcoming people into their homes," Dawson said.


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The page will be used to highlight the many and varied connections between New Zealand and the Philippines, and to provide updates on the embassy's activities.
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Time to saddle up, gather the family and make plans to attend the oldest fair in the state of Washington.
The 145th Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days officially opened its gates this morning, ushering in the five-day event that's rooted in local history, tradition and community spirit.
In line with this year's theme, people started "Makin' Tracks to the Fair" at 11 a.m.
The traditional exhibits are on display and spectators are gawking at farm animals while biting into burgers and pigging out on corn dogs.
In addition, carnival rides are spinning and a bushel of entertainment awaits on the Pepsi Stage and in the Pavilion at no extra charge.
Soon patrons will be lining up for tonight's three-bands-in-one concert featuring The Band Perry, LoCash Cowboys and Joey+Rory. The show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday's featured event is the Demolition Derby -- dubbed a "smash hit" -- which promises 200 entries on a crash course beginning at 6 p.m. Spectators will be treated to about 35 "heat races" ending with the finale.
Friday is Kids Day when ages 6-13 are admitted for $2. (Children 5 and under get into the fair free.)
About 400 cowboys and cowgirls will buck for shares of $50,000 added purse money at the Frontier Days Rodeo on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. Events include bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding, in addition to tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping and barrel racing. A video instant replay scoreboard will be a special attraction. Also, mutton busting will be featured each night before the rodeo gets under way.
The fair parade with about 125 entries will march downtown Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Led by the parade marshals Rose Hof and Connie Vinti, the event will spotlight the current fair royalty -- Queen Madeline Jensen, and princesses Brittney Cutlip and Amanda Jo Quintal -- and include the usual array of floats, mounted groups, wagons, clowns and cars.
Livestock projects will be exhibited in the barn areas at the fairgrounds each day.
All-day public parking is available for $5 across Orchard Street in the Garrison Middle School parking lot and in the lot across from Tietan Street.
No state-licensed pari-mutuel horse races will take place this year.
But several new attractions are planned. Television host and author Cee Dub will conduct Dutch oven cooking demonstrations, past fair court royalty members will participate in various events, mounted shooting will be exhibited and Scott Campbell, captain of the Seabrooke from Discovery Channel's "Deadliest Catch," will be on hand.
Appropriately "fair" weather is predicted this week, with mostly sunny skies, but cooler. Highs will be in the 70s and 80s.
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Samsung intros Swan widescreen LCDs
updated 10:50 am EDT, Fri July 6, 2007
Samsung Swan 22-inch LCD
Samsung finished its week by launching its Swan line of computer displays. Recalling the company's Bordeaux TVs, the 20-inch (CX2032) and 22-inch (CX2232) screens earn the nickname through their subtler tilt mechanisms. Each screen's display neck uses elastomers to hold the screen in place; this results in a subtler movement than the usual mechanical elements, Samsung says. Both are further capable of a 1680x1050 resolution and include better anti-glare treatments to work even in front of direct light.
Full specifications have not been published, but the choice of displays points to a pixel response time of 5ms or less as well as a minimum of DVI input. Either will be available in a glossy black or white trim and ships now in Korea at prices of $399 for the 20-inch model and $474 for the 22-inch version. American launches of both displays are highly probable and should see prices close to those unveiled today.


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When it comes to global poverty, I'm convinced, most people in the developed world don't suffer so much from indifference as ignorance and a sort of enforced apathy. They either don't know much about the problems, or they don't know what they can do. Efforts like The Rough Guide to a Better World are one approach to educating citizens to do more by revealing the big picture.
But sometimes direct connections are the best. That's the theory behind Nabuur, the Dutch non-profit site which connects Southern villages with Northern supporters and allies:
1. A community has an urgent question It all starts with a local community in a developing country looking for assistance. After a screening by NABUUR this community gets a Village on NABUUR.com. On this Village the representative of the local community describes the question or problem to be solved.
2. Virtual Neighbors look for solutions
NABUUR invites visitors to NABUUR.com and they become 'Neighbors' of a Village. These virtual Neighbors then start looking for solutions to the question described by the local representative. They work together and report their findings on the Discussion boards of the Village.
3. Best solutions are selected
After several solutions have been found and the best ones selected, the Neighbors present these solutions to the local representative. The local representative discusses the solutions with his or her people.
4. Solutions are implemented
If the solutions found by the Neighbors fit the local situation they are implemented. The Neighbors get to see the results (photos, stories) on NABUUR.com.
Nabuur is still in its infancy, but it seems like an amazing way to directly connect people to needs -- sort of like being in the Peace Corps, without ever leaving your living room.
(Thanks, Tom M.!)
Hm I thought I cmmented on this... oh well try again I guess.
If your trying to gather alot of charity money these days specialy for africa you need to look back at some of the horrid failures before you and make sure to the people who are going to give the money that you dont look like your gona result in the same failures all over again.
Now I never donated to african relief thingies but from friends that did I came up with a list of... backfires.
1 Be sure the village you help isnt in a war/uneasy peace with anouther village. The result of "helping" one side or the other generaly is a mob armed with guns and machetes and your helped people being chopped to bits.
2 Be sure if your donation goes to building a well and growing more food that said farms dont sit apon the migratory pathway of nomadic arabs. Nothing says pillage me like that.
3 Be sure your not donating only to one tribe or at least that someone else is donating to the other tribe if there are warring/historicaly warring tribes... Nothing brings out the war in warrior tribes like charity to one but not the other/s.
4 Be very sure the people you help actauly are nice people nothing says oopsy quite like building up the power of a bunch of mad butchers and raving canibnalistic madmen.
You may think these things are silly and cant possibly be real but the fact is they happened and depressed the kind gental souls who wanted to help make the world a better place.
You need to ensure those kind souls dont someday face the question of did I do evil trying to do good. Was it my fault. Thats why so many have turned away from frica and gone with helping elsewhere. There are places on the world where you can help not ever having to worry about it backfireing into evil. And to some saefty in knowing they will do no harm is above all else vital.


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Anthony Spencer wants a long-term deal with Cowboys, says he wants 'to be here for the rest of my career'
IRVING — Anthony Spencer will begin the regular season at a new position with a few more pounds packed on to his 6-3 frame. But he's not certain if he'll be playing under the same one-year deal he signed in March or one that includes an extension that ensures he'll be in Dallas beyond the 2013 campaign.
"I want to be here for the rest of my career," Spencer said Tuesday. "Hopefully we can get that done. "If we can't, then so be it."
Spencer is playing under the franchise tag for the second consecutive season. Both he and the Cowboys have until July 15 to finalize a long-term contract. In the meantime, Spencer is transitioning to defensive end after earning his first invitation to the Pro Bowl in January as an outside linebacker. To make the adjustment process easier, Spencer has bulked up. He's approximately 10 pounds heavier at the moment but expects to play at 257 after weighing in at 252 last season.
"I feel comfortable," Spencer said. "Kind of uncomfortable in some positions, in some spots, but it feels normal."
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Anyone up for some fresh seafood in Kuala Lumpur? If heading for the coast is too time-consuming and inconvenient, then this is the place for you in Kuala Lumpur: Unique Seafood is 15 minutes from the city centre by cab and you'll find more than a hundred fish tanks filled with fresh seafood imported from all over the world, including some rather unique specimens. From abalone and geoduck, to snow crabs, Japanese snails and Scotland clams, dining here is as much a learning experience as it is a food journey. (Concerned about sustainability? Though this site is focused on Australian seafood, it can be a good starting point.)
Located in Section 13 in Petaling Jaya, this restaurant is hard to miss on the main road with the rows of cars parked outside and its bright-lit exterior. More functional than anything else, the interior resembles a large dining hall of circular tables with the trademark rotating trays you'll find in many Chinese restaurants.
The lure here is the floor to ceiling live seafood section where you'll be selecting your meal from. Once you've decided how adventurous your taste buds are and how light you want to make your wallet, leave it to the pros at the cleaning station to slaughter and ready your meal. You'll be charged two bills at the end of your night, one from the live seafood section and the other from the kitchen for the cooking. Eating here doesn't have to be expensive (though it sure could be), with a large variety of seafood on offer.
The selection of fresh fish, shellfish, crabs, lobsters, snails and oysters might seem intimidating at first, which is why the restaurant lists some of its specialties. If you really want to splurge on one of the pricier options, share the Alaskan king crab with salted egg yolk or the Californian geoduck (168 ringgit) with friends to offset the cost. Each dish is certainly large enough for a group but if bang for the buck is what you're looking for, then the drunken prawns, Japenese snails or kam heong la-la (clams cooked in dried chilli and dried prawns) at 36 ringgit might do it for you.
Dining here is likely to set you back around 40 to 60 ringgit a meal per person, but the experience is well worth it. Unique Seafood is most popular with groups, so round up a few fellow travellers if you can before coming here. Staff are efficient and helpful, and can offer suggestions within your budget range.
Even though there aren't specific facilities for children, they will certainly be kept entertained by the rows of sea creatures on display. If your group includes vegetarians, as long as their eyes can withstand the surrounds, a good variety of vegetarian dishes are on offer, including asian kailan, bok choy and asparagus. Try the stir fried kailan with fungus in Chinese wine, for instance, or the "luo han" mixed vegetables treasure.
You'll also find century eggs here, even though they're not listed on the menu — ask the staff for a portion.
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Youngstown, Ohio (AP) -- Though the guest of honor may not attend, organizers say they've sold about 1,000 tickets to a homecoming dinner for an ex-Ohio congressman leaving prison soon.
James Traficant has told friends he wants to keep a low profile following his Sept. 2 release.
But those planning a "Jim Traficant Appreciation Dinner" four days later in the Youngstown area say even if he doesn't show, they hope the event will build his morale.
Democrat Traficant is ending a seven-year federal prison stay for accepting bribes and other corruption charges.
Event organizer Linda Kovachik, a former Traficant aide, says the suggested dress code for the $20-per-plate dinner includes skinny ties, denim suits and bell-bottom pants -- all part of the former congressman's trademark style.
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Her words were cold and cruel.
She took me for an imbecile or fool.
So while she slept 'neath summer skies
I taped the pennies over both her eyes.
While she dreamed of far off lands
I firmly placed the lily in her hands.
I dug that hole so deep and wide
so I could secure her there inside.
When she awoke in her makeshift grave
which I had constructed hoping her soul to save
the realization did come t0 her by and by
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Just a few months after its completion, the city plans to widen turning lanes and re-strip the intersection of Washington Avenue and Pecan Drive at Indian Wells Road
Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Rentschler wanted to discuss issues he had with the intersection at Tuesday's regular commission meeting. Rentschler presented a slide show with photos he and Commissioner Al Hernandez took at the intersection to show the commission how many motorist were leaving tire track marks at the southeast corner of the intersection.
Rentschler pointed out the small sizes of the lanes on Washington Avenue, and the right and left turning lanes to head south on Washington Avenue.
Rentschler said he was initially thrilled to have the project completed for the city but believe many motorist cannot make the turns.
"Because of the way this section was constructed, the way this intersection was engineered, there is no way for someone that is towing either a fifth-wheel or a gooseneck trailer with a piece of equipment on it and, I dare say, I don't believe our larger fire trucks can make it across there either," Rentschler said. "I have watched pickup trucks and they can't negotiate it."
Rentschler said as much as he loves it, the intersection is a hazardous problem.
"I think that this could have been much better designed and I believe that at this point in time that we are not going to have much choice but to spend some money on it to straighten that out," Rentschler said.
City Engineer Jason Thomas presented possible solutions to the turning lanes and possible construction at the northeast and southwest corners of the intersection.
He said the northeast corner, currently with a 20-foot radius, would have a dedicated right turn lane to enter Pecan Drive prior to the turn and widen the turning lane.
The southwest, currently with a 35-foot radius, could be expanded to a 50-foot radius, he said.
Thomas said the northeast corner of the intersection is estimated to cost about $35,000 and the southwest corner about $15,000.
At the request of Commissioner Jason Baldwin for his opinion, Thomas, said his professional opinion was to re-do some of the stripping at the intersection but not change its design.
Baldwin noted the issues with the intersection but was worried about where the funds would come from to address the issues.
"This is voted on by us, this is the second project that has been brought back to us for issues after we all voted to proceed and do it, and sometimes seeing the final product does lend us a different perspective and safety being the biggest issue," Baldwin said. "But that 109 money, it has been stressed upon us how important it is to us over the upcoming years because there is no more 118 money left or very little 118 money. So, I am hesitant to do it but the re-striping idea was mentioned once, I think the manager just mentioned it again, I liked to see that as part of whatever we do here."
Mayor Susie Galea said she believed that the project was done correctly.
"The commission approved this project and it's the engineer that had used this model using a fire truck and a school bus that could safely negotiate the turn," Galea said. "I don't know why someone with big trucks can't negotiate the turn but I think this was done right and we were recently chastised by Mayor Pro-Tem as to who we think we are for using fund 109 money. Now you propose we use $50,000 more of it. So I am not in favor of re-doing this entire curb system for $50,000 but to go as the engineer proposed to do the re-stripping."
In response, Rentschler said he would rather use construction funds instead of maintenance funds for the intersection.
Rentschler made the motion to allow city staff to redesign the intersection. The commission passed the motion unanimously.
On Wednesday, Thomas said the city will attempt to spend the money out of the New Mexico Finance Authority Bond Gross Receipts Tax Street Capital Fund, fund 118, which is used for construction, for the improvements. He added that the project has already used money from the Street Maintenance Program and Capital Fund, fund 109, for street maintenance.
Thomas said the city budgeted $1.661 million for the project and to date the project cost is $1,471,953.
He said the city will still be under the budgeted amount for the project even with the additional adjustment costs.


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Since it was discovered yesterday, Facebook has removed a feature that let users find other users near their location, whether they were "friends" or not.
According to one company, the social network stole the idea for the geo-based Find Friends Nearby, which helps people locate new acquaintances. Facebook says it was just a test.
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Rudy K. STAFF (2.5)The Flaming Lips say a lot without really saying anything at all....Kashmir09 (5)The Flaming Lips have entered themselves on the ballot, along with Radiohead as becoming t...antiviper (5)Embryonic, more than any other Flaming Lips' album, perfectly conveys the band's mantr...George Menhal III (4)For those who have followed the Lips through more than one iteration of their sound, or at...
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Album Rating: 5.0 | Sound OffMost of these tracks are just the demos that Coyne and Co. handed over to Embryonic's producer, who told them to just work off those ideas. I say it worked and agree with Coyne, I like a good bit of sprawl. That being said, this is a great review that backs up your average rating, it just so happens that, like Rudy's review, many of your qualms are what I enjoy most about the album.
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HYANNIS — Copy editing and design of the Cape Cod Times will be shifted to a newly created Center for News & Design in Austin, Texas, later this year.
The Center for News & Design is being created by GateHouse Media Inc., which manages the Cape Cod Times and six other daily newspapers that comprise Local Media Group Inc. All Local Media Group papers will transition to the center over the next few months and most GateHouse papers, currently designed in Framingham and Rockford, Ill., also will move to Austin.
The Center for News & Design will not only handle the page design and copy editing for many of the company's newspapers but it will also offer a range of creative content services from the development of original content for niche sections and magazines and custom publishing to supporting new platforms and initiatives the company is working on.
Fourteen positions at the Cape Cod Times will be affected by the move. Times staff will have the opportunity to transition to Austin.
Dhyana Sansoucie, the Times' assistant managing editor for design, will be part of the center's leadership team and will be responsible for the company's large daily newspapers, including the Times.
The Times' copy editing and design is tentatively scheduled to move to Austin in November.
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Virgin Active open Sunningdale club
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This weekend saw Virgin Active South Africa open their 106th health club in the country, with the Virgin Active Sunningdale club coming to the Parklands area of Western Cape.
The opening comes during a particularly busy week for Virgin Active, as they continue to make good progress in their FUTURE CREW schools programme and highlight the importance of giving children an opportunity to maintain healthy lifestyles.
One of Governments priorities is to improve the health status of the entire population and contribute to the vision of a long and healthy life for all South Africans, explained Ms Reza de Greeff, Club General Manager.
We believe we are on track to assist in achieving this. We know that regular exercise improves our mood, lifts our spirits and makes us feel better about ourselves.
The 3500sqm double storey health club boasts the most modern of facilities and equipment including a Queenax suspension unit, the second in the Western Cape....
...the club also offers a cardiovascular section, with a private TV at each station, strength equipment, power plates, a heated five lane 25m indoor swimming pool, V-Cycle as well as a Matrix and Zest combo area...
...theres a lounge with internet stations, unisex steam and sauna facilities (as is customary in Europe) plus Club-V for the little ones and healthy, delicious meals and drinks from Kauai...
To find out where your nearest health club is, head over to the Virgin Active website.


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This very beautiful chapter relates also to Egypt. The prophet describes to Pharaoh the fall of the king of Nineveh, (see the books of Nahum, Jonah, and Zephaniah,) under the image of a fair cedar of Lebanon, once exceedingly tall, flourishing, and majestic, but now cut down and withered, with its broken branches strewed around, 1-17. He then concludes with bringing the matter home to the king of Egypt, by telling him that this was a picture of his approaching fate, 18. The beautiful cedar of Lebanon, remarkable for its loftiness, and in the most flourishing condition, but afterwards cut down and deserted, gives a very lately painting of the great glory and dreadful catastrophe of both the Assyrian and Egyptian monarchies. The manner in which the prophet has embellished his subject is deeply interesting; the colouring is of that kind which the mind will always contemplate with pleasure.
Mutato nomine, de te fabula narratur. What is said of Assyria belongs to thee, O Egypt.


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Medical centers for some time have seen the psychological and physical benefits of connecting clinical settings with the natural environment outside the hospital walls. Data gathered and evaluated shows convincingly that this connection reduces stress in patients, visitors, and staff. Last August, Palomar Health opened a new 11-story, $956 million facility in Escondido, California, a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, that sets a new precedent for integrating architectural design, program, and setting.
Location Escondido, California (Escondido Creek watershed)
Gross area 740,000 ft2 (68,748 m2)
Cost $956 million
Date completed June 2012
Annual purchased energy use (based on simulation) 242 kBtu/ft2 (2,750 MJ/m2), 7.5% reduction from base case
Annual carbon footprint (predicted) 48 lb CO2/ft2 (236 kg CO2/m2)
Program Emergency services, staff support, café, surgical rooms, patient care, outdoor areas
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Palomar Medical Center (PMC) is the 28th Pebble Project, a joint research effort between the Center for Health Design (CHD) and selected health-care providers. Pebble Projects are CHD's main research initiative. Their goal is to improve health-care facilities using evidence-based design to maximize patient care, environmental performance, and operational efficiency. So successful is PMC that CHD has acknowledged it as the first Fable Hospital (an ideal health-care facility) for incorporating a majority of evidence-based design findings into its program.
"The whole idea for this project is a high-rise hospital set in a garden that goes up through the building," says Frances T. Moore, an associate principal with CO Architects, the Los Angeles–based firm that designed the project.
Moore, who served as project architect on the 740,000-square-foot PMC, says the blurring of landscape and the built environment promotes healing through a series of gardens, trees, courtyards, and light wells that bring nature and daylighting to all 288 patient rooms, as well as operating and waiting rooms, nurses' stations, lobbies, and even the basement.
"The unique thing about this building is the access to nature and views and the fact that these were created in spaces that are normally reserved for staff," says Barbara Hamilton, LEED Green Associate and sustainability manager for the hospital.
One such space is the first-floor emergency department (ED), which sees 79,000 patients a year. Here the design team introduced a two-story atrium with large glass walls behind the main desk, so everyone entering can instantly see plants, trees, and available sunlight.
"In the last emergency department there were four white walls so the sound echoed, and there was a blaring TV," says Catherine Prante, Palomar's director of emergency services. "This area is now calm and soothing. We have sunlight that comes through, so not only is it wonderful for my staff that spend long hours here, it's also nice for patients and families."
Prante says the gardens also help "de-escalate" people coming through the ED and make it easier to work with them in a "dignified way." She says the new design has caused ED customer-service approval ratings to soar from below 10 percent to above 90 percent.
Above the ED is the Interventional Platform, or surgery and procedures floor, where daylight enters labs, corridors, and even the operating rooms through light wells and two garden atria. "The amount of daylight that is integrated into the deepest parts of the hospital is unique," says Moore. "Anywhere you are on this floor you have an immediate connection to the outdoors. I don't know of any other hospital project in the country that has this level of connection to nature from inside these clinical areas."
Skylights on an undulating 1.5-acre green roof filter light into the hospital's three-story glass atrium. Planted with more than 20,000 California drought-tolerant succulents, the roof has not only become a positive symbol for the healing process, but it also reduces ground reflectance and solar-heat gain in the tower's interiors and is integrated into the stormwater-management system. Landscape designers Spurlock Poirier planted roughly 900 trees and myriad gardens across the 37-acre site.


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Air France will be the first airline to try out the satellite-based technology early next year, followed by the U.K.'s BMI and Portugal's TAP.
The technology, developed by Airbus and Sita joint venture OnAir, will allow passengers to make in-flight mobile calls and send text messages on short-haul flights across Europe at a cost of around $2.50 per minute.
The overhead "no mobile" signs will be retrofitted to old aircraft and fitted to new Airbus planes coming off the production line, which will be used by airlines to provide the in-flight mobile phone service.
The illuminated "no smoking" signs have now become outdated since almost universal bans on lighting up on scheduled passenger planes were introduced in the late 1990s.
The "no mobile" sign will show a mobile phone crossed out and will be illuminated during takeoff until the plane has reached a certain altitude in order to ensure there is no interference with mobile networks on the ground.
The new signs are currently only applicable to Airbus aircraft. But OnAir said it hopes to have them on Boeing planes as well if the in-flight mobile service is extended to its aircraft in the future.
Boeing last month warned the financial markets it may take a $315 million hit on the sale or closure of its own troubled in-flight broadband technology operation, Connexion, which has struggled to take off.