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November 25, 2015
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson has won the Sprint Cup
pole at Watkins Glen International.
Johnson turned a lap at 123.633 mph in 71.34 seconds to earn the
first road course pole of his career in a qualifying effort.
Johnson edged Kurt Busch, who turned at lap at 123.619 mph and
71.35 seconds. Denny Hamlin was third at 123.093 mph and 71.65
seconds for Sunday's race at The Glen.
Marcos Ambrose of Tasmania was fourth, followed by David
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Casey Mears was 11th, Kasey Kahne 12th and points leader Tony
Stewart 13th. Four-time Glen winner Jeff Gordon will go off 31st,
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Investigators with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office are reviewing surveillance tapes in connection with attempted armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning in Clifton. According to Mesa County Sheriff's Officials an armed man tried to rob a C&F Food Store around 2:30 a.m. The man was allegedly armed with a gun entered the store at 422 32 road and demanded money. However a female clerk working at the time refused to hand over the cash. Investigators are interviewing witnesses and reviewing video surveillance tapes from the store.
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Another Raucous Halloween at Ginny's
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If you ever think you know what's going to happen at a Halloween party, you've never been to a Halloween party at Ginny's. For our Third Annual Ginny's Halloween Party, our favorite guests and ghouls went all out to showcase some of the most unusual costumes that were entered into the Best Costume contest. True to trends, there were a couple of Miley's, two throwback Avatars, a too-close-to-the-real-thing Frank "Ponch" Poncherello, a post-enhanced Alex Rodriguez, an excellent Dorothy and Wicked Witch of the West, and an ever angelic Angel. And that was just at the front door. Read More


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Mine would have to be the Elites or the Grunts. I like the hunters, but the Elites and Grunts make goofy little comments. "Air Breather!" Ooo...what an insult!
What's Is Your Favorite Halo Baddie?
Started by Daedric Masterchief , Mar 09 2006 05:18 PM
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Posted 10 March 2006 - 06:04 AM
The Prophet of Regret (?). The guy you have to fight on the hovering0throne thing.
Posted 11 March 2006 - 03:45 AM
I love all of them except for the stupid brutes, jackals, bugs and the damm old cockroach prophets. But the rest, especially the grunts are so DAMM CUTE!
Posted 13 March 2006 - 05:04 AM
i like the grunts cause their cool and cute, and the elites cause you can wait, piss them off, kill them and get their plasma swords ...... ohhhhh what fun .
Posted 28 March 2006 - 04:57 AM
i got a question. who likes the drones "buggers" ? who i ask....................... who
Posted 29 March 2006 - 03:53 AM
i got a question. who likes the drones "buggers" ? who i ask....................... who
I don't understand the question, but you are a bumper
The Special Purpose Sniper. He didn't make it into either game, but he is definitely the most awesome Halo enemy so far.
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Posted 29 March 2006 - 03:58 AM
what im talking about was " who likes the bugs that can fly, the green ones "
Posted 14 April 2006 - 11:50 PM
Grunts, Ranger Elites, and Honor Guard Elites. The drones are really annoying.
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THANK YOU!!! the damn bugs are annoying
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1. What was your favorite Gossip Girl quote from the episode? "if you need to mark your territory, you might as well just pee on her" and the one about Serena and Poppy being monkeys fighting over the banana 2. Best fashion moment of the night - Chuck's basketball attire, Serena's "dress" at the co-op party, or the "OMJC" shirts at Georgina's camp? maybe it's because i just LOVE him, but i have to say Chuck's basketball attire 3. Harder to believe: The distance between NYU and Columbia constituting a long-distance relationship, Lily and friends forking over cash in minutes in this economy, or any scene involving Vanessa? i agree that the "i never" scene was so NOT necesary 4. Should Rufus propose to Lily? YESSS =) 5. Should Blair move in with Nate? i don't think so,, even if we consider that they are back toghether i still can't think of Blair in a relationship without Chuck


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Seeing her glide across the slick linoleum on the tips of her toes, I realized ballet was something I needed to try.
But will that be enough to finally put the GOP frontrunner on a glide path to the nomination after voters have their say today?
I describe the pink hued iridescent bubbles in the bathtub, and the way they glide away from my skin as if it's made of silk.
McAuliffe had been given a glide path to the nomination and had the active support of almost every Democratic elected official.
With the South Carolina GOP primary behind him, Sen. Lindsey Graham appears to be on a glide path to re-election.
The most comfortable heading of a true parapet is a plain level on which the arm can be rested, and along which it can glide.
Ghostlike we glide through nature, and should not know our place again.
Father Barry watched her glide beyond the landing, then walked quickly to his boyhood chamber.
He had but fifty yards to go, and started to glide stealthily from tuft to tuft.
The noise of the engines dies away as the machine begins to glide downward.
Old English glidan "move along smoothly and easily, glide, slip, slide" (class I strong verb, past tense glad, past participle gliden), from West Germanic *glidan "to glide" (cf. Old Saxon glidan, Old Frisian glida, German gleiten). Related: Glided; gliding. Strong past tense form glid persisted into 20c. The noun is attested 1580s, from the verb.


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The Spokane Swarm about 10 years ago
February 8, 2012
by John Vidale
As the seismic activity in Oregon and Washington is mild this week, today I'll review a sequence of activity from about a decade ago.
Earthquakes can come either as a big pop and then some aftershocks, or else as a fairly steady dribble of earthquakes for hours, days, or months. The former is known as the mainshock-aftershock pattern. The latter, persistent activity, is known as an earthquake swarm.
Spokane in 2001 had the most noticed swarm in the northwest in recent decades. Dozens of earthquakes sputtered on for nearly a year. The largest of the quakes was only M4, so nerves were frayed but little damage done. As the fault moving in the earthquake was very shallow, in the top km or two, even earthquakes of magnitude 2 and less were felt as sharp pops. We installed several new seismic stations to watch carefully.
In June and in November, there were days with numerous felt events. The November booms were especially disconcerting in the aftermath of 9/11. We've found no report of a previous earthquake in the 120 years Spokane had been inhabited. Perhaps the earthquakes formed a line along a dimly perceivable fault trace, or perhaps the locations are not so accurate - not many instruments were in the area nor close when the action started.
The events eventually stopped. To this day, we do not know exactly what process triggered the action. Scientists speculate about fluid migration through the ground, perhaps natural, perhaps induced by man, or else faults that are episodic in their activity for other reasons.
In retrospect, from the knowledge we have from watching swarms around the world, the danger of a disastrous quake never rose very high, but one never knows for sure what might have been coming. Or might come next year. In L'Aquila Italy in 2009, a similar swarm led to a devastating M6.3 earthquake, and the ongoing trial of the national seismologists for manslaughter for failing to predict it!
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Video: Governor Scott visits Clay County
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- Florida Governor Rick Scott visited Orange Park on Wednesday morning to speak about jobs coming to the area.
Scott announced R.J. Corman Railroad Group will bring nearly 60 jobs with the opening of a regional headquarters in Orange Park.
"R.J. Corman Signaling in Clay County is great news for Florida families. These 58 new jobs are reflective of the work we're doing to create opportunities for families to succeed," Governor Scott said. "Nearly 370,000 private-sector jobs have been added in just over two years, the unemployment rate was again below the national average in July and we've reduced burdensome regulations on businesses. It's working in Florida."
The Clay County headquarters will be used to accelerate early stage growth in the company's engineering of railroad signal system design, wiring, construction, maintenance, packaging and material warehousing, and logistics. According to a press release, the company chose Clay County because of the quality of Florida's engineering talent pipeline and low training costs.
"Florida is fifth in high-tech employment, and ranks at the top among all states for employment in communications equipment manufacturing, internet and telecommunications, engineering services, computer systems design and other high-tech fields," said Secretary of Commerce Gray Swoope, who serves as president & CEO of Enterprise Florida. "We are very fortunate that a company like R.J. Corman sees the strength in our workforce and has chosen to establish their new regional headquarters here."
The project was made possible thanks to strong partnerships at the state and local levels, the release said. The partnerships include Enterprise Florida, Inc., Clay County Economic Development Council, JAXUSA Partnership and the Department of Economic Opportunity worked with R.J. Corman Signaling, LLC to make this expansion possible.
"This is a great win for our region and is adding to the more than 3,200 jobs already announced this year," said Jerry Mallot, president of JAXUSA Partnership. "R.J. Korman Signaling will add to the growing number of technology firms that are finding top industry talent right here in Northeast Florida."
The release said R.J. Corman Railroad Group announced the creation of the new company, R.J. Corman Signaling, in April. Founded in 1973, R.J. Corman Railroad Group is a multi-service provider to the railroad industry with more than 40 locations throughout the United States, including 11 short line railroads.
"We welcome the R.J. Corman Signaling headquarters to Florida, where the company will add 58 high-skill, high-wage jobs for Florida families," said Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director Jesse Panuccio. "Rail services are an integral part of Florida's local economies and R.J. Corman Signaling's decision to locate its regional headquarters here highlights the Scott Administration's investment in critical infrastructure."
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Hedge fund billionaire Marc Lasry is a big fan of his 18-year-old daughter Emma's debut music video, entitled "Closet B—-."
"It wouldn't be my first choice for a title,'' Lasry, the Avenue Capital Group CEO, tells Deal Journal. "But the song is really good. It's a catchy tune."
Lasry, who specializes in distressed debt investing and used to employ Chelsea Clinton, says he helped fund Emma's video which can be viewed on YouTube. Lasry is well connected to Democratic political circles, a friend of former President Clinton and lunch guest of President Obama's chief of staff Rahm Emanuel. He has a personal fortune estimated at $1.35 billion, according to the WSJ.
An aspiring pop star, Emma is the latest child of a Wall Street titan to try her hand at show business. The grandson of Blackstone's co-founder Pete Peterson starred in the reality television series NYC Prep, featuring the adventures of wealthy Manhattan prep school students. Former New York Stock Exchange director Ken Langone son's Ken Jr. is an amateur musician based for many years in Tucson.
The video features Emma singing into a pink hairbrush with her friends and dancing in a leather outfit under a large disco-ball. If the video is meant to conjure images of a young Mariah Carey, that may be the point. Emma considers Carey one of her idols.
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Renowned Filipino jeweler Hans Brumann is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his Legaspi Village atelier with a showing and sale of his signature jewelry collection. Born in Switzerland, Brumann became a naturalized Filipino in 1978 and began experimenting with more than just traditional jewelry-making materials. Known for his work as a goldsmith as well as jewelry designer, he creates unconventional settings for unconventional gems. His designs are rich in texture and he hand-crafts unusual shapes to create one-of-a-kind jewelry.
Using yellow gold, white gold, platinum, diamonds, pearls, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds, and often combining them with less common items like Phillipine wood, mother of pearl, and horn, Brumann's creations are unique and interesting. He also likes to introduce the very rare gemstone tanzanite, known not only for its signature blue color, but also because of its short supply. Found in only one place, it is a very limited resource.
To celebrate the 30th year of the Legaspi Village location, necklaces, rings, and earrings set with tanzanite will be shown not only there, but also at his high-end boutiques at the Shangri-La Hotel Makati, the Rockwell Power Plant Mall, and the Podium Mall.


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With just one study, I think we can explain every single thing you've observed in your marriage . . . and all your friends' marriages too.
A new study has found that the average man doesn't become fully emotionally mature until age 43. And that's WAY later than women. Women are mature at age 32 . . . a full 11 years earlier.
About EIGHT out of 10 women surveyed say they don't think men EVER get mature. And they also RANKED the most immature things guys do. Here's the top 15 . . .
1. Finding it HILARIOUS when they burp or pass gas.
2. Eating fast food at 2:00 A.M.
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4. Driving too fast.
5. Laughing at swear words.
6. Playing loud music when they drive.
7. Playing practical jokes.
8. Trying too hard to beat kids at games and sports.
9. Staying quiet during arguments.
10. Not being able to cook simple meals.
11. Re-telling the same stupid jokes and stories when they're with their guy friends.
12. Not wanting to talk about themselves.
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First Known Use: before 12th century
verb \ˈchü\
: to use your teeth to cut food into small pieces before you swallow it
: to bite on (something) repeatedly with the teeth
: to make (something, such as a hole) by chewing
Full Definition of CHEW
transitive verb
: to crush, grind, or gnaw (as food) with or as if with the teeth : masticate
: to injure, destroy, or consume as if by chewing —usually used with up <chewing up profits>
intransitive verb
: to chew something; specifically : to chew tobacco
— chew·able \-ə-bəl\ adjective
— chew·er noun
— chewy \ˈchü-ē\ adjective
— chew on
— chew the fat also chew the rag
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Examples of CHEW
- We were taught to chew our food thoroughly before swallowing.
- He chews with his mouth open.
- You're not allowed to chew gum in class.
- A mouse chewed through the cord.
- The dog chewed a hole in the rug.
Origin of CHEW
Middle English, from Old English cēowan; akin to Old High German kiuwan to chew, Russian zhevat'
Related to CHEW
- Synonyms
- champ, chaw, bite (on), chomp (on), crunch (on), gnaw (on), masticate, nibble
: the act of chewing something
: something that a person or animal chews
Full Definition of CHEW
: the act of chewing
: something for chewing
First Known Use of CHEW
13th century
CHEW ON Defined for Kids
verb \ˈchü\
Definition of CHEW for Kids
: to crush or grind with the teeth <chewing food>
Definition of CHEW for Kids
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Zoom Modems Give VoIP Users Flexibility Zoom Technologies, Inc. is providing a group of consumer-friendly telecommunications devices that enable users to toggle back-and-forth between VoIP and primary phone connections.
Mobile Computing Shines in Trinidad A trip to "the Island of Spice" leaves Jim feeling positively zesty about wireless connectivity outside the U.S. While more Wi-Fi service would be nice, GSM and GPRS seem
Vendors Offers IP-Telephony Security Services Enterasys Networks and Lucent Technologies introduced a package of services designed to improve the security of IP telephony networks.
3G at CTIA: Market Momentum -- But an Uncertain Future This year's show is reflective of fundamental changes in the wireless data service market. The hype is gone and the products are here -- but be ready to shell
Are VoIP 911 Problems Life-Threatening? Voice over IP and cell service can't be relied on for 911 calls. That means that ripping out your conventional phone service could be a dangerous -- even deadly --
Don't Abandon PSTN: Centrepoint CEO VoIP hardware maker warns that enterprises need to maintain connections to the public switched telephone network despite the promise of VoIP.
Nortel Gets Contract To Upgrade Pentagon Network Nortel will help convert an existing Defense Department network into a private network fully controlled by the Pentagon.
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Services Manager, seen in Figure X-XX, is an easy-to-use GUI tool for managing some KDE and FreeBSD services. It allows services to be enabled/disabled at system startup or to change their current status to stopped/running.
Figure X-XX:
The following services can be managed with this GUI:
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- cpufreq - a background process (daemon) to adjust CPU speed and voltage on the fly. This can save battery power because the lower the clock speed, the less power the CPU consumes. It is especially recommended for laptop users.
- CUPS - required for printing.
- Denyhosts - a script that analyses log messages to determine what hosts are attempting unauthorised access to your system. It also determines what user accounts are being targeted and keeps track of the frequency of hacking attempts.
- PF - the default firewall for filtering TCP/IP network traffic and doing Network Address Translation (NAT). It's recommended to keep the PF firewall turned on, unless you have installed another firewall or are using a router with a built-in firewall.
- SSH - a network protocol that allows data to be exchanged over a secure channel between two computers by using data encryption. SFTP and (SCP) capabilities are also handled through the SSH protocol.
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As a writer with ADD, I sometimes find it difficult to follow all of the directions that are given by magazines and other markets for submitting works. As an editor, I find it SO much easier to work on pieces where the author has followed instructions. As such, I want to make sure that everyone is aware that we have new submission guidelines for every kind of work, and our own manuscript format requirements.
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History and Vision of Project Civility at Rutgers
In 2009, Dr. Kathleen Hull, the Director for the Byrne Family First Year Seminars and Dean Mark Schuster, Senior Dean of Students, had a conversation that would create the foundation for what became to be known as Project Civility at Rutgers. Based on the timing of events last fall 2010, many believed the two-year initiative was reactive and a response to specific events last fall. However, it was almost two years in the planning. Dr. Hull was teaching a Byrne Seminar called "Ain't Misbehavin," using Dr. P.M. Forni's book Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct. Dean Schuster oversaw the Dean of Students Office and the newly named Office of Student Conduct in 2009. He wanted the office to be called Student Conduct, Civility and Citizenship so it was more educational than punitive. Also in 2009, the Dean of Student Office wanted to have monthly educational programs that rotated on each of the five campuses focusing on issues of bullying, cyber bullying, bias and harassment. Fire Side Chats were emerging conversations that dealt with current events that were happening on many campuses across the country: The New York Times became a partner in this effort.
Rutgers Campus Deans, Deans of Students and other key administrators in Undergraduate Education met to implement a collaboration that launched Project Civility in September of 2010. P.M. Forni had done the most work to revitalize the term civility at John's Hopkins. However, Dr. Forni has stated, that within two years, Rutgers University is probably the best experiment and example of institutional "buy in" of the concept of civility in the country. A flurry of conversations, symposia, debates, lectures, programs and fireside chats challenged Rutgers to ask the questions "What does civility mean today?" and "Is civility an umbrella term that might guide us for future directions and a concept that transcends diversity, multiculturalism, respect and social justice?"
For Rutgers, the answer to "civility" as a reinvented and reclaimed term has been a resounding YES! Project Civility has tested the hypothesis that a two-year, intentional community wide dialectic could encourage small acts of courtesy, compassion, and respect that would result, over time, in noticeable changes in our campus culture. The hope was to produce a campus culture very aware of civility, integrity, and a citizenry that respects all cultures and persons. The goal of year one was to produce a vocabulary and deep discussions and conversations, across the academy, on multiple aspects of civility and collective community responsibilities. These intentional and thoughtful communications, programs, panels and debates certainly have raised awareness and reflection. In fact, several colleges and universities have looked at Project Civility as a national model and Rutgers has become a catalyst in the national debate. Moreover, the entire Rutgers community has rallied and participated in exploring the complexities of social and cultural layers that impede and contribute to a culture and true commitment to civility. However, it is too soon to determine if Project Civility has had a long-term effect to reduce acts of hostile encounters, bias, bullying, violence and incivility. What has become evident is the fact that thousands of students, faculty, staff, parents and broader communities have thought twice, three times, and more about their actions. At Rutgers University, we have begun to explore more empathic and respectful ways to live and learn together.
Although Dr. Hull has left Rutgers, she remains passionate about this work, acting as a consultant to several institutions and agencies around issues of civility and respectful ways of living and learning in higher education. This past fall, the Dean of Students Office and Campus Deans presented several programs that focused on cultural sensitivities and cultures within cultures. Project Civility challenged the assumptions of stereotypes and horizontal hostility (within group dislike and misunderstandings). We met many heroes and heroines in the Rutgers community that are living role models of civility, especially the ultimate inspiration of our own Eric LeGrand.
Spring of 2012 will focus on community service, moving beyond the focus of self, and ending with an emphasis on environmental responsibility and global citizenship. We are very excited to announce Kenji Yoshino as our closing keynote speaker for Project Civility on April 16th. Professor Yoshino is the author of Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civility Rights. He did his undergraduate at Harvard, took a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, and received his law degree from Yale Law School. Currently the Chief Justice Earl Warren Professor of Constitutional Law at NYU School of Law, Kenji Yoshino was also the Deputy Dean of Intellectual Life at Yale Law School from 1998 to 2008.
In the spirit of transformational leadership, it is our goal that student groups will take on the long-term community building and dialectics inspired by Project Civility.
You are invited to explore the programs on this website and look at the videos that document the Project Civility journey at Rutgers over the past two years. Thank you for sharing this discovery process of who we are, and who we might become, as an academic vision and cultural catalysts of change.
Project Civility has produced collaborations across all units at Rutgers University. However, this two-year initiative has primarily been supported by the Dean of Students Office in Student Affairs and the Campus Deans in Undergraduate Education.


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With ink on Regents Exams still wet Chancellor Klein announced 70% graduation rates in the 2007 small high school graduating cohort. The New York Times reported on the press conference pointing out the lower percentage of English Language Learners (aka ESL) and Special Education students in the graduating classes.
With cohorts of less than a hundred students, substantial grants from the Gates Foundation and "coaching/mentoring" from the intermediary organizations that the support the schools (i.e., New Visions for Public Schools, the Urban Assembly, International Partnership Foundation, etc.) one would hope that the schools are doing well. Whether these gains can be sustained when the grants and the intermediary organizations are no longer connected to the schools is the key question.
Unfortunately in his rush to herald success the Department is encouraging practices that require close scrutiny.
One of these practices is called "credit recovery."
Let's say a kid passes the first two unit tests and fails the next three tests, rather than failing the student the teacher gives the student an "incomplete." In the summer the student takes a "unique" course: he completes a project that incorporates the three topics that he failed. The project is deemed satisfactory and the "incomplete" is changed to a passing grade.
This may be a totally satisfactory way to complete a course, and it may not. The School Progress Report "grades" schools on a metric – a key is credit accumulation – and the school "grade" is directly tied to the principal's rating. In Empowerment the Network Leader is "graded" by the principal …
Is it possible that principals are "crossing the line"?
Is someone overseeing "unique" courses? Is "credit recovery" a valid process to make up failed material or a way to grant credits that student didn't earn?
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Some counterfeit cash has been passed around a popular Lexington shopping center recently, and according to Lexington Police, they're some high-quality fakes.
Lexington police have received three fake $100 bills that they say came from the Target in Hamburg. Investigators with the Financial Crimes Unit say the bills are among some of the best that they have ever seen.
"The counterfeiters are getting good at the game and making it more difficult for the average business owner to catch on," says Sgt. Eric Hobson, with Lexington Police.
They have all security features on them, however, to the touch, the $100 bills feel a little bit waxy, and the threading is a different color than the real thing.
Police have images captured from surveillance cameras at Target of the three they say are responsible. At this point, they don't know who the people are, but they are looking for three men. We've attached their pictures.
"Trying to figure out who these guys are is a start. Possibly if they are local and somebody is having them pass the notes on their behalf so they don't get caught on camera. Maybe try to link the actual maker of the bills with these people would be a good start,"
says Sgt. Eric Hobson with Lexington's Financial Crimes Unit.
Police believe these counterfeiters are going up and down the east coast. Lexington Police are working with the Secrete Service to find these people passing around the fake cash.
Police are looking into the possible connection of some other counterfeit cash discovered off of I-75 at exit 104 and even some stores in Richmond.
So far, police only know of the three $100 bills passed at the Target, but believe there could be more in circulation. They're asking all local businesses to be on the lookout for anything suspicious. Police do not know if the bills are being made locally.
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LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A Laurel County teen fights for his life. Police say the 17-year-old was beaten in a parking lot.
They arrested 20-year-old Shawn Couch and charged him with assault.
Couch talked to WYMT from jail. He said he is sorry the teen got hurt, but the plan all along was to see a fight.
Around one in the morning in the Big A's BBQ parking lot on Philpot Road, Laurel County Sheriff's Deputies say a group of people met for a fight.
"I'm sorry. I regret it. I didn't know all of that was going to happen," said Shawn Couch.
Couch rode there with a friend. Sheriff's deputies say Couch seriously hurt the 17 year old boy during the fight. The teen, whose name is not released, was flown to UK Medical Center.
"I didn't think it was going to go that far. I didn't know he was going to end up in the hospital or anything," Couch said.
Investigators say the 17-year-old was actually there to meet Couch's friend, but it was Couch who threw the teenager to the ground.
Couch claims self-defense but deputies charged him with assault.
"I didn't know any of that was going to happen at all. I was just trying to watch out for my well-being," Couch said.
"It's unfortunate to see anybody try to resolve their problems in this fashion. You don't meet people to fight people," said Gilbert Acciardo, Laurel County Sheriff's Department.
Deputies say they are still investigating exactly what led to the fight.
"That's still currently under investigation to determine why they were even meeting there to fight," said Deputy Acciardo.
"I regret even going, kind of, because it drug out this far. I didn't know he was going to get hurt as bad as he did," said Couch.
Couch has pleaded not guilty to the assault charge. His bond is $50,000 full cash.
Because deputies are not releasing the injured teen's name, we were unable to contact his family for comment. Deputies say the teen has life-threatening injuries.


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I attended a 1 year old birthday party and thought I would try and get some photos. It was somewhat differcult with all the kids wanting to play in strong sunlight. I changed my metering to centre weighted and hoped I could fix the overexposure in the processing. Is this the right thing to do?
I am not sure how to attach the exif info using Lightroom 4 (I am not using Photoshop as yet) If anyone can help it would be great.
My shot settings were ISO 400, 96mm, f/5.6 1/500sec
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What a cute girl.
I have uploaded some mods, take a look at them, then review the critique so you have a sense of what Im refering to.
1. Your exif data did upload, and is attached to the image. Lightroom 4 does this, earlier version did remove some data, so nothing to do.
2. The exif shows you used SPOT metering, and not centre weighted. CW is the one with the spot in the middle, AND a ring around it.
Spot metering can work under some ciscumstances, but you need to be careful, and you often have to make adjustments to the setttings.
You have here a girl who is BACKLIT, - the light is behind her. Her face is underexposed. In circumstances like this, theres one simple solution, - force your flash up, and it will provide the light needed to expose her face. When you are in Av mode, this is called fill flash, and it would have given you a result similar to the mods. No need to change your metering mode, - leave it set to evaluative, - OR, make sure you know which icon is the one for centre weighted.
The resulting underexposure has caused issues with over saturation, and white balance, making her fave very red, which is also corrected in the mods.
Lightroom has an adjustment brush, - set the exposure to +2/3 and adjust the brush size to fit her face ([ for smaller, ] for larger) and paint her face to brighten it. You can adjust colour balance to increase cyan and yellow.
Apart from that, its nicely sharp and well focused. It would have been better if she was looking at you or the lens, but its difficult with kids.
Hope this helps,
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I really like how you caught her expression! It's so telling and full of emotion. Great shot!
I do wish her a smile though .
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That red flushed look suggests she has teething discomfort but it was probably some little trauma or other.
I wonder how many carefully read Willie's insights. I find his advice really helpful and it adds a lot to enjoying ePzine. TG
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Thanks Willie
I can totally see what you are saying. I have just started using lightroom and have a bit of a problem with fine tuning the adjustments. Seeing your mods is a great help. I wil practice on some of the other photos I took. And I will try the fill flash option next time.
Really appreciate your time and advice.
Thanks again
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A rather emotive and somewhat painful expression which can only be made by a child and captured so perfectly.
Regards Nathan
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I was going to say most of what Willie said, so I won't repeat it.
Poor girl looks like she's about to cry, and she appears to be looking over your head. It is hard to capture kids, especially young ones, by you have to get them interested. Not by shoving a lens in their face, but by engaging them in conversation, funny noises, faces etc. the pics will come, but animation in kids' faces comes and goes fleetingly, so shoot lots and be ready.
Using the flash will help, as you can freeze movement and generally use a smaller aperture. Just dial the flash down a stop or two (on flash compensation, not exposure compensation) for natural fill-flash shots.
The over redness in this case looks to have been exacerbated by her pink coat, as it's worse on the lower surfaces of the girl's face. Again, flash will help overcome this sort of reflected colour.
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|Sensing tissue ischemia: another new function for capsaicin receptors?
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|PMID: 15364816 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|BACKGROUND: Chest pain is a hallmark of myocardial ischemia, but its underlying signaling mechanisms remain poorly understood. The capsaicin receptor, vanilloid receptor-1 (VR1), is an important cation channel present on primary nociceptive neurons. We have shown that the VR1 is expressed on sensory nerve endings of the heart. In the present study, we determined the role of VR1s in activation of cardiac spinal afferent nerves caused by myocardial ischemia. METHODS AND RESULTS: Single-unit activity of cardiac afferents was recorded from the sympathetic chain of anesthetized ferrets. Cardiac afferents responded to 5 minutes of regional myocardial ischemia and topical application of 10 microg/mL bradykinin in a reproducible manner. Topical application of a specific VR1 antagonist, iodoresiniferatoxin (50 micromol/L), to the receptive field of afferents produced a large attenuation of the firing activity of cardiac afferents caused by myocardial ischemia. Iodoresiniferatoxin also significantly reduced the afferent response to bradykinin applied to the receptive field. Furthermore, treatment with a VR1 channel blocker, ruthenium red (200 micromol/L), had a similar inhibitory effect on the afferent responses to myocardial ischemia and bradykinin. CONCLUSIONS: This study provides the first functional evidence that ischemic stimulation of cardiac spinal afferent nerves is mediated through VR1s. The VR1 on the cardiac sensory nerve may function as a molecular sensor to detect tissue ischemia and activate cardiac nociceptors.
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Afferent Pathways / drug effects, physiopathology
Angina Pectoris / etiology, physiopathology*
Bradykinin / pharmacology
Diterpenes / pharmacology
Heart / innervation*
Myocardial Ischemia / complications, physiopathology*
Nerve Fibers, Unmyelinated / drug effects, physiology*
Nociceptors / drug effects, physiology*
Pericardium / drug effects, innervation*
Posterior Horn Cells / drug effects, physiology*
Receptors, Drug / antagonists & inhibitors, physiology*
Ruthenium Red / pharmacology
Spinal Nerves / physiopathology*
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Enjoy the beauty of the Northern Neck by bicycle. Come ride past the fishing villages and historic sites of our uncluttered land. We're slower down here and we like it that way. You will, too. The Northern Neck trail is part of the Potomac Heritage Trail. Four relatively easy bicycle trails are available to tour which represent the essence of the Northern Neck. Enjoy and have a safe journey.


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Marketplace for Monday, May 14, 2012
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It's been a few days since JPMorgan's $2 billion loss was announced, but New York bureau chief Heidi Moore tells us why it's a warning we shouldn't soon forget. We take a look at the housing market in three different cities across the U.S. Will President Obama's support of same-sex marriage lead to a windfall of campaign contributions from the gay community? There's more turmoil in Europe at the hands of Greece. And John Hoffman, executive producer of the HBO documentary "The Weight of the Nation," discusses America's obesity epidemic.
New homes springing up in Phoenix
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Like a lot of Western cities, Phoenix's housing market crumbled during the recession. But new home sales are up 35 percent from a year ago.
Even in Alabama, it's hard to get a home loan
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Alabama wasn't hit hard by the housing collapse, and prices are now rising. But it's still difficult to get a home loan there.
Making a big deal out of the obesity crisis
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John Hoffman, producer behind the new HBO documentary "The Weight of the Nation," dicscusses why we need to pay attention to America's obesity epidemic now.
Bidding wars return to one Boston neighborhood
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Packed open houses, multiple offers, and higher prices. In (usually high-end) neighborhoods like Jamica Plain, the bidding wars still rage.
Greece hurls Europe back into crisis mode
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Greece struggles to form a government after many voters rejected pro-austerity parties. Reneging on its promises could mean an exit from the euro.
A fundraising boost from same-sex marriage
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President Obama's shift on same-sex marriage might have opened the door to more fundraising.
JPMorgan's loss: More than a blip in the news cycle
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New York bureau chief Heidi Moore discusses why JPMorgan's loss is a warning that suggests risky practices are taking place at other Wall Street banks.
Yahoo CEO ousted over false biography
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The ouster of Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson shows how activist investors sleuth about executives themselves, not just their corporate leadership.
Guess what Kodak kept in its basement...
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The now-bankrupt photography company kept a little something (surprising) in its basement for 35 years.
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Between advancements in technology and crime rates continuing to climb, specialized medical professionals are needed to help collect physical evidence that can be used to prosecute criminals and potentially save lives. Forensic nurses are a large part of these efforts with their specialized training and access to patients in emergency rooms, clinics and through SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) programs that help victims of sexual assault, abuse and rape.
Forensic nursing began to be recognized as a specialty of nursing in the early 90's when the first national conference for sexual assault nurses which led to the founding of the International Association of Forensic Nurses. Forensic nurses work with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trauma and can even work with victims of elder or child abuse. They may also work in correctional or mental health nursing, or work with coroners or even at crime scenes. Their skills are needed in order to properly collect and catalog evidence that is left on a person's body, as well as give resources and support for the mental well-being of the victim. Some Forensic nurses even act as legal representatives or experts in court.
The education requirements for a forensic nurse may vary depending on the requirements of the job. It is necessary to have a R.N. degree as well as post-graduate, masters or doctoral work in forensics as well as experience with criminal investigation or the legal system. A Forensic Nurse is required to not only provide medical care, but also care for patients by helping to secure any evidence that may help prosecute the perpetrator of crimes against them.
Forensic Nursing can be a fast-paced and interesting career choice for a person who not only wishes to help heal others, but also to bring justice to those who have been wronged in criminal actions. Caring for those who have been victimized is a hard, but rewarding job that can make a difference to the victims and the community at large.


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Here in Atlanta, we've had a string of days in which the temperature has hovered around 70 degrees - more representative of late spring than late autumn. The balmy weather has left me in a funk.
Sure, I've enjoyed the chance to put my toddler on the back of my bike and take her out for a ride. Yes, it was pleasant to don a short-sleeved shirt to put up my outdoor Christmas lights. Of course, I like the long chats with my neighbors, who walk their dogs at a leisurely pace instead of rushing to get out of the chill.
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In �Deck The Balls With Girls Real Naughty�, the three girls are satisfying their oral fixations, Kortney and Jessica with adult toys and the blonde with a candy cane. They are anticipating that Santa will have a big cock and they want to stuff their stockings with it. While waiting, the girls decide to have some fun with each other. They kiss each other and suck on each other�s breass before forming a train with Jessica in the middle. Kortney and Alexis put their asses together and Jessica fucks them with a double ended dildo. Santa finally shows up in the guise of Kieran Lee and find the girls sleeping on the floor. Santa gropes them, waking up the girls, then he pulls out his cock. They jump on him with Kortney sucking on the head and the other two girls corn cobbing him. The girls make a great team on his cock as it�s shot in POV. Alanah and Kortney get it on together while they leave Jessica to have some alone-time with Santa. The girls take turns riding his big cock until he spreads his seed over all of their faces. The girls were hotter than hell but, like I�ve always said, 3 girls on one dick is a little bit too much.
Alexis Texas, Monique Alexander, Kortney Price
In �A Nightmare Before XXXmas�, the girls are lamenting that they don�t have a big cock to celebrate the holidays with. They go to the north pole and find one of the elves, Kieran Lee, working on some toys. The girls team up on his cock and slurp all over it. The girls ride his cock in between doing some face sitting. I liked it when one girl was riding him in reverse and and two other girls grab each of her legs to open her up. Monique, Kristen and Alexis finally kneel in front of him and get his load splashed all over their faces.
Teagan Summers, Jayla Diamond
James Deen is playing a Santa who is exhausted after his shift at the mall. Teagan and Jayla show up in hot tank tops and little shorts. The girls ay they�ve been naughty and start making out while still sitting on his lap. The girls start palying with each other especially some titty worship while James strokes his cock. They team up on his cock with Jayla sucking on his head and Teagan licking his balls. Very sexy! The two blondes make a fantastic team and I�m sure James was pleased too. He does some muff-diving and then really gets to work. He bangs them in mish, doggie, cowgirl, revese cowgirl and reverse spoon. This was a very good scene and Teagan and Jayla take his load all over their faces.
Katie St. Ives
Katie poses in her Santa outfit which consists of a small top, white panties and white fishnets. She shows off her body and does a nice booty shake. She pulls down her panties to show off her big round ass and caresses her body. She spies one of Santa�s helpers and asks him what he�s making. Jordan Ash shows her some anal beads and oils up her ass. He fingers her holes and lets Katie lick off his fingers. Jordan fucks both her pussy and her ass with some toys. Katie gives him head and deep throats his cock. She gags on him and works out some stringers. Katie gets her ass fucked in doggie, reverse spoon, mish and cowgirl. She does some ATM and Jordan explodes all over her face. Katie cleans him off, plays with the cum and swallows it.
Ariella Ferrara
Ariella is preparing some Christmas cookies for Santa. She wants James Deen to help clean up the house but the thing you�ll be taken by is Ariella�s cooking outfit. A red apron over a bra and panties. James eats all her cookies and Ariella is pissed. Santa Tommy Gunn comes down the chimney and is disappointed at the lack of cookies. So, Ariella offers him her cookie. She gets on her knees in between them and gets to work. She gets them hard in her mouth and gets face fucked. Ariella gets boned in spoon and reverse. Tommy slips it in her ass and she gets DP�d in reverse and cowgirl. The boys explode all over her face and tits and it just proves that Santa cums once a year.
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Lesley and Kieran Lee are working in Santa�s workshop and Lesley has no Christmas spirit whatsoever. She says all she wants for Christmas is a big, fat cock and Kieran pulls down his pants. She gives him head and spits all over his cock. Lesley gags on his spear and works out some stringers. Kieran drills her in doggie, spoon, reverse, doggie and cowgirl. Lesley gives a spirited performance and has some nice chemistry with Kieran. He unloads inside her pussy and Lesley lets it run down her ass.
After a slow beginning, this DVD really picked up the pace. I thought Teagan and Jayla made a great team and gave a very sexy performance. Katie, Ariella and Lesley were also very good. I don�t want to rip on the first couple of scenes too much, it just wasn�t my cup of tea. I am a big fan of Kortney but I didn�t think the four-some worked too well. That goes for the first two scenes. But I will recommend this based on the latter four.


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What Do I Do if I Cannot Pay my Loans?
If you run into problems repaying your education loans, contact your loan servicer(s) immediately.
You my request a deferment which is a temporary postponement of principal and interest payments. During periods of deferment, the government will pay the interest that accrues on the subsidized portion of your debt. The interest that accruess on the unsubsidized portion of your debt will be capitalized, i.e., added to your principal balance. It is this new balance upon which future interest will be charged. Federal loan borrowers are eligible for a maximum of three years of deferment.
The types of deferment available to you on your Federal loans are:
If you are ineligible for a deferment, ask that you be considered for one of the Income Driven Repayment plans. If you have no income, you should be required to pay nothing on your debt!
During IBR and PAYE, the government will pay the interest on the subsidized portion of your debt for three consecutive years if your payments do not cover that interest. You will be responsible for the interest accruing on all other unsubsidized loans.
If all else fails, request forbearance. During periods of forbearance, you will be responsible for the interest that accrues on your entire debt. Federal loan borrowers are eligible for a maximum of three years of forbearance.


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When Carlton Roy discovered the Small Business Institute, the vice-president of Durabla Pump Components, in Odessa, Tex., thought, Great, we're always looking for those freebies. After being chosen last year for a local SBI program (see "First-Class Export Help," [Article link]), he met with two M.B.A. students. They agreed to focus on exporting -- one of Durabla's objectives.
To get the most from the SBI, you should know that --
The students are not professional consultants. You can expect to meet with a team of two to six students about six times during the semester. They will deliver a comprehensive written report with recommendations and make an oral presentation at the end of the project.
They want your numbers. The SBI asks companies to share financial records so the students can analyze the problem and generate, say, a pro forma income statement. (Students can sign a confidentiality agreement.) But most schools will settle for whatever data you'll share.
You'll get back what you put in. Durabla met with the students at its factory after hours to explain the valve manufacturer's business. The students' proposal pointed out that undeveloped countries were using old pumps that few companies still made valves for. Durabla does. Latin America was a suggested target market, and Durabla is now in Venezuela.
To locate SBI programs near you, call the Small Business Advancement National Center at 501-450-5377.
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One Direction vs. The Wanted: It's a battle of the boy bands!
Within the past week, things have been heating up between the guys, with both groups taking jabs at one another for things that were said in the press, and by the looks of it, it's getting pretty ugly. In an interview with Glamour U.K., The Wanted, who recently released their new single, "I Found You," were blatantly asked if there is any truth to this boy-band beef.
"I mean, there's obviously mouth there. We used to try and have a bit of banter with them, and they kind of ignored it for a while. But I think now, with the fanbase growing, and it getting brought up what we said ages ago, I think they've let it rile them a little bit," Jay McGuiness said. "Because they've been mouthing off quite a bit recently! At the end of the day though, it's just words. It doesn't really affect us. It's not like we're friends and all of a sudden it's a shock and it's like, 'You stabbed me in the back!' So, it's just words. To be fair, it's mainly Louis [Tomlinson] I think that seems to be mostly sniping…"
McGuiness is referring to One Direction Tomlinson's recent interview with Now magazine where he revealed how the relationship between the two boy bands, who met on the set of the U.K. version of the "X Factor," "changed" since The Wanted have been "bad mouthing" them in the press.
"If you want to create that rivalry, then let's do it," Tomlinson said. "We're not bothered about the friction or the rivalry. But I'm not going to shy away from it because that isn't the person I am. I don't think it's fair to me or any of the lads." He then took digs at the bad boy reputations of the Wanted, saying, "I was going to say something rude then. Or something sexual. But that's something the Wanted would say."
The Wanted and One Direction will meet up in just a few weeks when they both perform at Z100's annual Jingle Ball concert on December 7, and now, after hearing what Tomlinson had to say, there may just be a boy-band brawl.
"I like how he's quite passive-aggressive with everything. Like, before he says anything he says what we've done. But we're going to see them in New York, we're doing a gig with them in Madison Square Garden, so I think let's go to their dressing room and say, 'Boys, so, what exactly have you heard? Here's the truth, and here's what we've heard…'" McGuiness told Glamour U.K.
Max George added, "I'd like to go up to Louis and go, 'OK,' so, if I was to say, 'Yeah, let's start the rivalry, me and you, right now, what are we going to do? What are YOU gonna do?' "
McGuiness, who tried to make light of George's comments saying, "I think all he really means is let's carry on doing bitchy comments in the papers. That's all he really means."
George added, "I mean, if we're gonna go for it, let's proper go for it, at least. Let's not just say a couple of words to an interviewer. I feel tired by it, because, come on…"
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Archive for Thursday, March 9, 2006
All-league selections
Eudora High School senior Rodney Spillman was named to the Frontier League First Team All-League for basketball. Seniors Mark Abel and Guy Montgomery received honorable mention.
Senior Carrie Lister was selected to the Second Team All-League girls basketball team. Senior Michelle Deluna and sophomore Nikki Snider received honorable mention.
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Greer steps into the spotlight this summer with FX's "Married" and "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes."
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Do you know who's behind your favorite digital performances? Here are 15 amazing actors who wow audiences through motion capture technology.
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How Debra Zane Cast Actors to Play Apes
The casting director speaks on the laborious process of finding the right actors to play in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," working with director Matt Reeves, and the surprising name actor who wanted to be a part of the film.
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Supporting 2014: Why Andy Serkis Should Get an Oscar Nom
The actor at the forefront of motion capture performance talks about preparing to play the talking ape Caesar in "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," the political figure he drew on to capture a specific element of his character, and how "mocap" technology allows him to go deeper in ...
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Director Matt Reeves gives Backstage an inside look into the making of "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," how an actor's performance is affected by motion capture technology, his challenges as the director, and keeping the emotional strength of his characters.
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When James Albert Twiss was drafted, it was for the duration. The Columbiana County native and Diebold retiree served from March 1941 to November 1945.
When James Albert Twiss was drafted, it was for the duration.
Twiss, a graduate of Salineville High School, was living in Columbiana County then, and when he was drafted in March 1941 — long before Pearl Harbor — he was working for Diebold in Canton.
He wasn't discharged until the war was over.
Preparing for a war that seemed inevitable was the task at hand when he was assigned to the Army's Signal Corps and was sent to Texas for training.
They didn't have enough uniforms for all the draftees, Twiss has told relatives through the years. He wore one shirt for six months. While on maneuvers, the soldiers sometimes used trucks with signs that said "tank" on the side, and "fought" with wooden guns.
While in radio school in Washington, D.C., he used real equipment. He also was sent to Orlando, Fla. Twiss and his unit, attached to the 13th Air Force, went overseas in September of 1942.
The Signal Corps, which kept the radio equipment in operating condition, was stationed in several spots in the Pacific Theater, including the Philippines, Guadalcanal, Morotai, and the Spice Islands.
Heat reached well over 100 degrees on some islands, and the enemy continually strafed many of his positions.
"We were strafed every night for a month on Morotai in 1945," Twiss recalled. "I was lucky none of the bullets hit me."
The unit became close. He was a master sergeant but was offered a commission, noted his sister-in-law, Janae Marshall. He turned it down, "not wanting to leave his buddies," Marshall said.
There were enjoyable times amid the fighting. When Jack Paar, who credited Canton with being his hometown, brought shows to entertain the troops, Twiss would be in charge of operating his sound equipment.
"I remember he used to come to our outfit whenever he got a new show and wanted to try it out because we were one of the oldest units," said Twiss. "He came several times."
When the war ended, Twiss was stationed on Morotai. His unit was transferred to the Philippines. Twiss was shipped home in November of 1945.
Twiss returned to work at Diebold, from which he retired in 1981. He had worked in electrical assembly.
In January of 1946, Twiss married Ruth Ann Marshall. They lived in Nimishillen Township and raised two children, J. Albert Twiss Jr. and Thomas Twiss.
Since his wife's passing in 2009, Twiss continues to live in the same house near Louisville, which they shared for 63 years.
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The City Council Monday night approved borrowing nearly $4 million in general obligation promissory notes to cover capital expenditures and re-finance some existing debt.
Baird financial consultant Brad Viegut told council members the interest rate would be 1.97 percent, better than an initial estimate of 2.25 percent, reflecting on an improved rating by Moody's Investors Service.
It has assigned an A1 rating to the city for the notes and has removed its "negative outlook." ...


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Marisa Slempkes is the Lena High School class of 2014 salutatorian. She is well liked and never has a bad thing to say about others. She is smart, goal-oriented, unique, respected by others, and a pleasure to be around. Marisa will always lend a hand if needed and give 100 percent to a project. She was on the honor roll all four years, and was named the October 2014 student of the month. Marisa was active in forensics, choir, track, cross country, art club, L-Club and the Lenada yearbook. Marisa will study music at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Her parents are David and Karen Slempkes.
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Prosecutors are trying to connect the dots between stolen items including a computer and defendants Joie Jordan and Shaquille Jones.
Police say the laptop was stolen from a neighbor of murder victim Paul DeWolf shortly before he was killed. Jayson Atkins says he bought the laptop from Jordan.
Prosecutor: "Did you give this person $200 dollars?
Atkins: "Yes, sir."
Prosecutor: "And did you take possession of the laptop?
Atkins: "Yes, sir."
He said he resold the laptop. A "find my Mac" application helped police recover it in Detroit.
The night DeWolf was shot to death a PlayStation was taken from his home. Police say Jordan sold that, too.
Prosecutor: "How much did you pay?"
Witness Patrick Davis: "$75"
Prosecutor: "Who did you pay?"
Davis: "Joie."
Police say Jordan's thumbprint was found on a windowsill. An Ypsilanti resident testified he heard Jordan talking about DeWolf's death.
"When they walked in the guy woke up startled. There was tussling with a gun and the gun went off," said witness Michael Robertson.
DeWolf was 25 years old. He was a 4th-year medical student who planned to join the Air Force.
His mother was in the courtroom. Defendant Jordan smiled or laughed several times during the hearing.
Both defendants are charged with murder and home invasion. They have been bound over on all counts.
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UMaine System To Help Adults Complete Degrees
The University of Maine system wants to help Mainers complete their unfinished college degrees.
Trustees on Monday endorsed a study on how to improve adult degree completion. Each of the state's seven universities will sharpen their focus on so-called "non-traditional" students. It's estimated that about 200-thousand adults in Maine have started college but left without completing work on their degrees.


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As expected, Leonardo DiCaprio is bringing 'em in over at Riverhouse. Let's hope he gets a commission.
Since his announcement back in April that he had purchased a multi-million dollar condo in the eco-friendly apartment building, the 33-year-old actor has influenced the Hollywood crowd to take a closer look; with Tyra Banks most recently throwing down cash for her own green pad. Now it appears that America Ferrera, star of ABC's Ugly Betty, is also ready to call Riverhouse home. From OK! Magazine,
"The actress, 24 , is spending her summer hiatus looking for the perfect love nest, and it's no easy feat! 'She really loves the eco-friendly building that Leonardo DiCaprio lives in," a pal close to America tells OK!. "That's her top choice. She's very envrionmentally conscious.'"
Last August, Ferrera won a bid of $35,000 for a new Toyota Prius during the Hot For Hollywood variety show to benefit AIDS research. Her character Ugly Betty was also recently spotted on a episode sporting an eco-friendly, recycled bag from Rebagz Tie-Tote.
At this rate, the parties down in Battery Park are going to be legendary. America, let us know if you need help moving in!
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Choose a college
After becoming a nurse and working for a few years, there comes a time when you may be ready to consider a new position within the field. Looking for a job mid-career requires a bit of a different approach than it did when you were fresh out of nursing school, but with the right tips it's possible to move on to a new position - maybe even your dream job!
Build a network and stay connected
Everyone talks about the importance of building a strong professional network, but its maintenance over time is just as important as creating it in the first place. As you meet influential people throughout your career, make a note of their contact information and keep in touch. If you continue to update them on what's happening in your professional life, and ask them to do the same for you, a request for resources or advice when you are searching won't seem to be out of the blue. Some of the best job openings in nursing are never even posted - that's where your network comes in handy.
Consider earning a master's degree
If you want to find a better nursing job, chances are it may require more education or experience. Going back to school and earning a master's degree can open you up to a wealth of job opportunities in nursing that you may not have otherwise considered, such as management or training a new generation of nurses. Earning an online nursing degree also makes it possible for you to continue to work while you go to school.
Get the word out there
Don't be afraid to brag about yourself! Career advancement will only occur if people are aware that you are looking for a new position, so mention your plans to family, friends, co-workers and members of your professional network. If you're having trouble finding the position you're looking for, try sending your resume and cover letter to hiring managers even when an open position hasn't been listed. Recruiters may also be able to connect you with new job opportunities.
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Who will be watching The Watchmen when it opens?
The big screen adaptation directed by Zack Snyder (300) of the celebrated graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons that put the dark in caped crusaders hits theatres March 2009.
The grim alternate reality saga stars Billy Crudup as nuclear physician Dr. Manhattan whose atomic accident transforms him into a god-like amoral being.
Also starring are Carla Gugino as heroine Silk Spectre, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as decidedly not-funny Comedian, Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley as the psychotic Rorschach and Patrick Wilson as Nite Owl.
Already the biggest film buzz on the web, Watchmen will unveil its videogame prequel, prior to the films release with a 2nd vidgame to follow timed to pic's release.
Published by DC Comics as a mini-series in 1989 before being collected into trade paperback, Watchmen is the only graphic novel to win the prestigious Hugo Award and be named to Time Magazine's "100 Best English Language Novels from 1923 to the Present."
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