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DUBLIN, Ireland and SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Velti plc (Nasdaq:VELT), the leading global provider of mobile marketing and advertising technology and solutions, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2012.
"Our full year 2012 results show a 43 percent increase in revenue over 2011, even though the fourth quarter was a difficult quarter," said Alex Moukas, chief executive officer. "In the fourth quarter, revenue came in at the low end of our expectations, which, in conjunction with higher operating expenses, contributed to significantly lower adjusted EBITDA.
"Following the divestment announced in November, we continue to evaluate the customers and opportunities that we are pursuing in various geographies. We decided not to pursue certain business opportunities with customers or potential customers that did not meet our more rigorous cash investment requirements, and requirements for improved cash collections and reductions in business in economically challenged regions.
"At the same time, in the fourth quarter and beyond we are very pleased with the sales activity, prospective customer engagements and revenue growth in key markets, including the U.S., Western Europe, Brazil and India. We have built up dedicated sales teams and a complete portfolio of products and services in each of these markets and are confident in our growth opportunities as we gain momentum over the course of 2013 and into the future."
"We believe that 2013 will be a transitional year allowing us to deliver significant revenue growth in our business in the key markets as well as significantly improved cash flow," added Jeff Ross, chief financial officer. "We further believe that we will show sequential growth and financial improvement throughout the year and beyond."
Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Highlights
Mobile Advertising and Marketing Revenues and Third Party Costs
Q4 2012 Financial Highlights
Cash and Comprehensive DSOs
Please see the reconciliation of net income (loss) before non-controlling interest to adjusted EBITDA later in this release.
Q4 Business Highlights
Transition to Key Growth Geographies and Products
As announced as part of the divestiture of selected Greek, Balkan and other assets in the third quarter of 2012, Velti has made a strategic decision to forgo a significant amount of additional business in these regions. Although this business has historically generated meaningful revenue and EBITDA , it requires significant upfront cash investment and is characterized by long collection cycles. Velti will instead focus more on customers in key markets such as the Americas, Western Europe, Brazil, India and China in order to leverage growth opportunities and improve free cash flow.
In conjunction with this transition, Velti expects to significantly decrease its capital expenditures by more than 50%, which the company believes will meaningfully contribute to improved cash flow. Additionally, the transition is expected to reduce overall DSOs as DSOs on new revenue generated in 2013 are expected to be around 100 days.
In addition to its annual guidance provided below, Velti has developed longer term operating assumptions for the years 2014 through 2016, detailed below, that highlight healthy, focused growth and steady margin expansion:
For additional information related to our fourth quarter 2012 results, please see the Q4 2012 Earnings Slide Deck available on the Events section of the investor website at http://investors.velti.com/events.cfm.
Fiscal Year 2013 Outlook
Velti is announcing revenue, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow guidance for the first quarter and fiscal year ending Dec. 31st 2013 as follows:
Conference Call
The company will host a conference call today at 4:30 PM ET to discuss these results. The conference call can be accessed at (877) 415-4117 or (708) 290-1138 (International), conference ID# 17593110. The call will also be broadcast simultaneously at http://investors.velti.com. Following completion of the call, a recorded replay of the webcast will be available for three months on the Events section of the investor website at http://investors.velti.com/events.cfm. To listen to the telephone replay, call toll-free (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 (International), conference ID# 17593110. The telephone replay will be available from 7:30 PM ET March 12 through March 19, 2013. Additional investor information can be accessed at http://velti.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
This press release includes non-GAAP financial measures such as adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share. These non-GAAP financial measures are not a measure of financial performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., referred to herein as GAAP, and should be viewed as a supplement to, not a substitute for, our results of operations presented on the basis of GAAP. Reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is detailed in the table below.
Our non-GAAP measures should be read in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool and you should not consider them in isolation from, or as a substitute for, analysis of our results as reported in accordance with GAAP.
We define adjusted net income (loss) by excluding foreign exchange gains or losses, share-based compensation expense, non-recurring and acquisition related expenses, deferrals of net profits of our equity method investments related to transactions with us, and acquisition-related depreciation and amortization.
We define adjusted EBITDA by excluding from adjusted net income (loss), gains or losses from our equity method investments, the remaining depreciation and amortization, the provision for income taxes, net interest expense, and other income and expense.
Adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted EBITDA are not necessarily comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies.
Adjusted income (loss) per share is adjusted net income (loss) divided by diluted shares outstanding.
We believe these non-GAAP financial measures are useful to management, investors and other users of our financial statements in evaluating our operating performance because these financial measures are additional tools to compare business performance across companies and across periods. We believe that:
We use these non-GAAP financial measures:
Note to Financial Statements
The financial information in this announcement does not constitute statutory financial statements as defined in Article 102 of the Companies (Jersey) Law 1991. Copies of our annual report and financial statements will be available at our registered office: First Floor, 28-32 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2, Republic of Ireland or can be downloaded at the company's website at www.velti.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
"Safe harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements including statements regarding revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance for fiscal year 2013, guidance related to 2013 free cash flow, and guidance relating to operating assumptions for the years 2014 through 2016 relating to revenue growth, margins, and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion; our expectations to execute on key business opportunities in key markets such as the Americas, Western Europe, Brazil, India and China; our ability to significantly decrease capital expenditures, and to reduce overall days sales outstanding; and the impact of the divestment of Greek, Balkan and other assets. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and if any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, the company's results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include - but are not limited to - our ability to collect on outstanding accounts receivable, manage our accounts payable, and improve our comprehensive DSOs; generate sufficient cash and reduce expenses to meet our tight cash flow requirements without raising additional funds; continue to expand as the leading global provider of integrated, comprehensive mobile marketing and advertising technology; expand our customer base; achieve the benefits of our acquisitions, and potential liability resulting from pending or future litigation. Further information on these and other factors that could affect the company's results is included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F and our current reports on Form 6-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in other filings we may make with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Velti assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
About Velti
Velti is a leading global provider of mobile marketing and advertising technology and solutions that enable brands, advertising agencies, mobile operators and media to implement highly targeted, interactive and measurable campaigns by communicating with and engaging consumers via their mobile devices. The Velti platform, called Velti mGage™, allows customers to use mobile and traditional media to reach targeted consumers, engage the consumer through the mobile Internet and applications, convert them into customers and continue to actively manage the relationship through the mobile channel. Velti is a publicly-held corporation based in Jersey, and trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol VELT. For more information, visit www.velti.com.
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Greenville Police say when students leave, their homes are often targeted for break-ins which have increased since Christmas. Police say in just the last six days, there have been 61 residential break-ins. Police say would be thieves often look for cash or high-tech gadgets to sell for big money.
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May 1, 2016
Authorities say a shootout at an apartment complex in suburban Dallas, Texas has killed a police officer and two other men, including the son of Dallas' police chief.
Lancaster police say the officer was responding to a domestic disturbance at the River Bend apartments around 6 p.m. Sunday when the call was upgraded to shots fired. When the officer arrived, an exchange of gunfire erupted.
Lancaster Police Chief Keith Humphrey says the 37-year-old officer was the father of two and had been with the department for five years. His name hasn't been released.
Dallas Police Assistant Chief Charles Cato says David O'Neal Brown Jr. was killed in the incident and is the son of Dallas' police chief. The third victim hasn't been identified.
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On this week's program, we celebrate the holidays with some of the musical families of New Orleans, featuring sets by Ellis and Jason Marsalis, Steve and Sasha Masakowski, Aaron and Ivan Neville, and the late Walter Payton and his son, Nicholas Payton. Holly Hawthorne of the wheeling Holly's Tamales talks with us about the recipe adapted by her grandfather. And we top off the show with an audio segment about a family run grocery store in Mid-City, Terranova's, from the book "New Orleans: What Can't Be Lost: 88 Stories and Traditions from the Sacred City."


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Home built in 1854 thought to be South's first cement house
There is a spiral staircase rising from the ground floor of the Augusta National clubhouse that leads to a second story. At the top of the stairs, to the right is a dining room and the left is a door. A uniformed guard stands there during the Masters. He's guarding the Champions Locker room.
Through that door has gone every winner of a green jacket, from the first champion in 1934, Horton Smith, to Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. Other than maybe the locker rooms at Wrigley Field and Fenway Park, no current professional structure has seen as much history.
The beauty of the Augusta clubhouse is its own fascinating history. It truly was a home before it was home to the Masters. Built in 1854 by an indigo plantation owner, the structure is believed to be the first cement house in the South.
Baron Louis Berckmans, a Belgian horticulturist, bought the 365-acre property in 1857 and his son established Fruitland Nurseries. This would be the land Bobby Jones would identify for his dream golf course in the early 1930s.
It has been speculated that if Jones, who grew up in Atlanta playing East Lake Country Club, would have known his exclusive invitational tournament would become such a hit, he might have put it closer to his hometown, rather than Augusta, which was a long day's journey back then.
The clubhouse consists of two stories with seven rooms each, and a third story that houses the famous Crow's Nest, where the U.S. Amateur champion bunks during tournament week.
Out on the golf course side is the Big Oak Tree, planted in the 1850s. The area is cordoned off to spectators, though there is plenty of people-watching to be done. On Sundays in particular, it is a scene reminiscent of the paddock on Kentucky Derby day. Women in sundresses and well-heeled men mingle with players, reporters, agents and family members.
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Dieter Holzer, CEO of Tom Tailor Holding AG
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TOM TAILOR DEBUTS AT BREAD & BUTTERLifestyle company Tom Tailor announced that it will be exhibiting at this summer's edition of Bread & Butter in Berlin for the first time. The fashion company will showcase two of its lifestyle brands: the young fashion label Tom Tailor Denim and the new premium sportswear line Tom Tailor Polo Team, which will be unveiled at BBB.
"We are delighted to be presenting our new premium sportswear line Tom Tailor Polo Team, which we are launching this year as our third independent division alongside Tom Tailor Casual and Tom Tailor Denim, at Bread & Butter. Attending this key international exhibition with its unique portfolio of brands proves to us that Tom Tailor is now a desirable international lifestyle brand," said Dieter Holzer, CEO of Tom Tailor Holding AG.
At the exhibition center, Tom Tailor l build a polo stadium to mark the première of its new line, Tom Tailor Polo Team. It will then stage the Tom Tailor Polo Cup, encapsulating sportsmanship and lifestyle. Four professional teams, including well-known players from Argentina, will put on a display of international-level polo on all three days of the exhibition. Visitors to the trade show will be able to follow the matches from the ringside.
Tom Tailor Denim products will also be on show at an authentic stand in the Denim Base. The Tom Tailor Denim brand includes the Denim Male and Denim Female lines, aimed at young adults between 15 and 25.
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People in Seattle make the most of the all-too-short summers and so does SAM! We've got a diverse array of art exhibitions, events and experiences at all three of our sites this summer. Whether you're interested in Bollywood, baseball, yoga or landscape painting, we've got you covered.
Sacred Sites of Asia series at SAAM
The Gardner Center for Asian Art and Ideas kicks off a second year of programs with a series of outstanding speakers on Sacred Sites of Asia! These nine sessions are a sampling of new perspectives and images, from the Angkor Wat temple of Cambodia, to an Australian aboriginal forest, Buddhist caves of the Chinese Gobi Desert, and Zen monasteries.
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This is my 4th pregnancy (though I lost two pretty early), and this is the first time I've had problems with constipation. It's BAD. The past couple times I've had a BM, I've also had some blood. Does this indicate a hemorrhoid? I've never had one before, so I'm not really sure what to look for...it's not just like a streak of blood when I wipe, though, it's actually like enough blood to drip into the toilet when I'm going to the bathroom.
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Temporary Togetherness...
Lenore Pettit would do anything for her little boy. But a cross-country trip with her boss, Paul McDaniels? No way! Paul was too much like her ex--too stubborn, too strong...and too handsome! Spending her days--and nights--with him, just like a real family, was hardly Lenore's idea of a vacation!
Forever a Family?
Paul McDaniels thought a cross-country trip was a great idea--fun for their kids, and a way to repay Lenore's kindness to his little girl. But Lenore had gotten under his skin in a way no other woman had, and soon Paul wouldn't be satisfied until this lovely, stubborn woman was his traveling companion...for life!
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Terrys kids are very musically inclined and their house holds a baby grand piano, a cello, a saxophone, a keyboard, two flutes, and two oboes. One of the kids currently has a music scholarship to Purdue, which is the payoff for all the band and orchestra concerts Terry has had to sit through over the years. (A well deserved payoff, at that some of those concerts were down right painful!)
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Another $15 million to $20 million of cost-saving opportunities exist at Frontier Airlines, the chief executive of the carrier's parent company said Thursday.
Bryan Bedford of Republic Airways Holdings told analysts, however, that "we're definitely seeing the benefits of our 2011 restructuring program taking shape."
A $120 million cost-cutting and revenue-boosting plan was instituted last year after Frontier lost $90 million between January and July 2011.
For the fourth quarter of 2011, Frontier had revenues that were 8.9 percent higher than in the same period a year earlier, according to its federal filing.
Republic and its subsidiaries reported a net loss of $123.5 million, or $2.55 per diluted share, for the quarter. That compares to a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share for the same period in 2010.
David Siegel , who has was named in January as Frontier's president and chief executive officer, is "reshaping Frontier as an independent airline and positioning it as an ultra-low-cost carrier," Bedford said.
"We are very well positioned in Denver and very comfortable about our deployment of assets in Denver," Siegel said, while acknowledging there are challenges, including fuel costs and competition.
Southwest Airlines announced last week that it will establish a crew base in Denver, signaling no retrenchment and Spirit Airlines will add six daily nonstop flights out of Denver in early May.
"We're not afraid of competition," said Siegel, adding that Denver will be profitable for Frontier. "We're very confident in that future."
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"I strongly support Israel's right to defend its citizens against threats to its security and existence. The recent military action in Gaza is a direct response to numerous and ongoing rocket attacks from militants in the Hamas-controlled Gaza, which have injured dozens of Israeli citizens. I am deeply saddened by the continued violence and loss of innocent lives. The Israelis and the Palestinians must find a way to advance a stable and lasting peace between their peoples through direct negotiations. The United States will continue to do all that is within our power to promote peace in the region and resolve the differences that have poisoned relations between Israelis and Palestinians for far too many generations." (Statement, November 15)
Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA) Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jim DeMint (R-SC) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA)
"This afternoon, we were briefed by Israeli Ambassador to the United States Michael Oren on the security situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Over the past week, more than 100 rockets have been fired from Gaza into southern Israel, some of which have been repelled by the Iron Dome air defense system. As a bipartisan group of Senators committed to Israel's security, we express our solidarity with Israel during this deeply challenging period and denounce the reprehensible and indiscriminate rocket attacks launched by Hamas and Islamic Jihad against innocent Israeli citizens. We strongly support Israel's right to defend its people and call on those responsible for the violence to cease their attacks against Israel immediately. Escalation will only lead to further suffering on both sides." (Statement, November 14)
Senator James Inhofe (R-OK)
"Iran's overt support for terrorist organizations like Hamas and Hezballah make the recent attacks on Israel possible. Iran has made their intentions against Israel clear, making it even more imperative that we prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear arsenal and the means for its delivery. For the past 24 hours, Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have moved to defend itself by striking Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorist sites and their leadership in the Gaza strip in retaliation for repeated cross border attacks by these terrorist organizations against the nation of Israel and their innocent civilians. It is disgusting that these terrorist groups use the Palestinian people as human shields. America must stand in support of Israel and our ally's right to self defense. I stand with Israel, and as a nation, we should be pushing for the international community to condemn the attacks on Israel and call upon Hamas and its terrorist sponsor Iran to immediately halt this current reign of terror against the people of Israel." (Statement, November 15)
Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ)
"For years now, the terrorists in Hamas-controlled Gaza have refused to recognize Israel's right to exist and have launched thousands of rockets and missiles at Israel and innocent civilians in
southern Israel. In just the last year, more than 700 rockets and missile shells have been launched from Gaza into Israel – resulting in the senseless destruction of countless homes and the tragic loss of innocent lives. In the face of this undeterred threat, we must again recognize Israel's absolute and inherent right to defend itself and demand that Hamas immediately renounce the use of violence and recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish and democratic state. Furthermore, the United Nations Security Council and regional neighbors, like Egypt and Turkey, should condemn Hamas' escalation of rocket and missile attacks and call on Hamas to cease all of its terrorist activity." (Statement, November 15)
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA)
"For decades, the terrorist organization Hamas has been dedicated to the destruction of Israel and has committed innumerable acts of terrorism against Israeli citizens. Hamas' campaign of terrorism has long been sponsored and supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran and by Bashar Assad's brutal regime in Syria. After violently seizing power in Gaza from Fatah in 2007, Hamas turned Gaza into a haven of terror from which it has launched countless rocket attacks against Israeli cities. Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza recently launched a new campaign of terror against Israel in which hundreds of rockets and mortars have been fired at Israel in recent weeks.
I stand with Israel's decision and its right to defend itself against the threat posed by terrorist rocket attacks, and call upon Palestinians in Gaza to abandon the terrorists whose violent extremism serves only to frustrate the peace between Israelis and Palestinians for which all Americans hope. "This is also an important moment for Egyptian President Morsi and other Egyptian leaders to demonstrate that Egypt is committed to being a responsible international actor. As an American who desires good relations between Israel and her Arab neighbors, I hope that Egyptian leaders will respect Israel's inherent right to self-defense, return the Egyptian Ambassador to Israel, and play a constructive role — as it has in the past — in working to diffuse violence emanating from Gaza and promote regional stability." (Statement, November 14)
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
"As we gather here, we have growing concern about the escalating violence in Israel and in Gaza. I want to associate myself with the comments of President Obama and … with our Secretary of State. As you know, the President has stated that he has spoken with Prime Minister Netanyahu and expressed what we all believe, that Israel has the right to defend itself as a nation, and we are also concerned about any civilian deaths. We mourn those deaths, and we want Hamas not to put people in harm's way so that we can avoid the loss of civilian life. Last night I spoke to the White House on this subject, I just got off the phone with Ambassador Michael Oren. We will continue to monitor that situation." (Press conference, November 15)
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD)
"Israel, like all sovereign nations, has a fundamental duty to its citizens to defend their lives and their property. For years now, Israel has endured thousands of rocket attacks by Hamas from the Gaza Strip. These attacks have targeted civilian areas throughout Southern Israel - and today even reached as far north as the outskirts of Tel Aviv. As long as this terrorist organization continues to avoid disarming, abiding by past agreements, or recognizing Israel's right to exist, it will continue to be isolated by the international community and be the cause of further hardship for the Palestinian civilians who suffer at its hands. I urge all parties to exercise strong caution so as to avoid an escalation that would only lead to further violence, destruction, and loss of life. I also call on those countries with a leading role to play in the region to work toward a peaceful resolution to these events. Only when Hamas forswears violence, reaffirms prior agreements, and recognizes Israel's right to exist will we be any closer to a just and lasting peace: one in which the Palestinian and Israeli peoples can live, securely, side by side." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
"With our deepest concern and strongest support, the United States stands firm with our ally Israel, currently under fire from an onslaught of Hamas rockets. I reject Hamas's relentless violence, and commend President Obama's unwavering commitment to our ally, including his
fundamental support for the Iron Dome missile defense system. As the days unfold, we remain united in our support of Israel's sovereign right to self-defense and ever hopeful for a return to calm and peace. My thoughts and prayers remain with the people of Israel in these uncertain times." (Statement, November 14)
Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)
"For years, Israelis have lived under the constant threat of rockets from Hamas-controlled Gaza. In this year alone, over 800 rockets have been fired from Gaza into southern Israel, threatening the lives of all those who live there. Peace is only attainable if Hamas ceases these unjustifiable attacks. However, until then, Israel should be allowed to defend itself against these acts of terror. We must continue to support our strongest democratic ally in the region and encourage others to do so, as well." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Bob Dold (R-IL)
I rise today to address the recent events in the Middle East. Our ally Israel , like every nation, must have the right to defend itself and its citizens against ongoing acts of terror. We know now that the international community frequently looks for opportunities to delegitimize Israel's actions, which is why it is essential that we here in the United States of America loudly and publicly express our support for Israel's right to defend itself in the face of Hamas' terror. Hamas is responsible for over 800 rocket attacks on Israel in 2012--with over 250 rockets indiscriminately fired on Israel's citizens in the past 5 days alone. Because of this escalation, 1 million men, women and children in southern Israel have been forced to live under the threat of attacks and must now know where the nearest rocket shelter is located. As I speak, thousands of Israelis are sleeping in bomb shelters out of fear for their lives and the lives of their children. Mr. Speaker, no nation would sit back and tolerate its population living under such threatening conditions. Certainly, we here in the United States would not. (Floor speech, November 15)
Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY)
"When Israel gets attacked, Israel will defend itself. My thoughts are with all Israelis today and every day." (Via Twitter, November 15)
Rep.-elect Joe Kennedy (D-MA)
"I strongly condemn Hamas' continued rocket fire coming from Gaza into southern Israel. When I visited the communities under attack earlier this year, I saw firsthand the bomb shelters and sealed rooms in which a million Israelis are taking refuge right now. No one should be made to live under the threat of constant shelling, and I support Israel's right to defend its citizens from these attacks. My prayers are with Israel and with the innocent victims of this conflict - and my hope is that the violence soon subsides so people can begin to put their lives back together in an atmosphere of calm and security." (Facebook, November 15)
Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-FL)
"I support Israel and respect each country's right to protect and defend its citizens from terrorist attacks. I am deeply saddened and concerned by the recent escalation of attacks and urge the State Department to assist in peace efforts. I am hopeful that a peaceful resolution can be achieved soon to end the violence." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)
"The recent news of a military offensive in Gaza and retaliatory rocket attacks in Southern Israel is heartbreaking. This escalation of violence is extremely dangerous in the current changing and fragile landscape in the Middle East," said Kucinich. "Innocent people on both sides of the conflict have been killed, including the 11 month old son of a BBC employee. I strongly urge an immediate end to hostilities and urge the United States to push for all diplomatic measures necessary to end the violence and work toward a peaceful solution." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
"I strongly condemn the attacks which took the lives of three innocent Israeli civilians earlier today. For too long the citizens of Israel have been terrorized by rockets launched by the terrorist regime Hamas in Gaza- over 800 rockets have been launched at Israeli communities in the past 11 months. This assault on the people of Israel is intolerable. It is the sovereign right of Israel to defend herself against these acts of terror and to take decisive action in order to defend the lives of the citizens of Israel. Additionally, the success of the Iron Dome Missile Defense System in protecting Israel against these missiles from Hamas, underscores the need for this system. Congress must continue to support Israel's missile defense system in the face of these deadly attacks." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY)
Israel has right & responsibility to defend itself from Hamas attacks. Must be no doubt such terrorism will never be tolerated. (Via Twitter, November 15)
Rep. Tom Price (R-GA)
We must continue to stand with our ally Israel and all those who seek peace and an end to violence in the Middle East. (Via Twitter, November 15)
Rep. Henry Waxman (D-NY)
The United States stands firmly with Israel as it responds to the onslaught of rockets terrorizing cities across Southern Israel. The deadly escalation of attacks by Hamas is a war on Israeli civilians and a grave danger to the Palestinians in Gaza already suffering under the oppressive Hamas regime. It is imperative that the international community defend Israel's right to defend itself. (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY)
"I condemn in the strongest terms the current aggression by Hamas against the civilian population in southern Israel. These attacks are entirely without justification and amount to murderous provocations by a terrorist regime which refuses to recognize Israel's right to exist, and which refuses to work toward a peaceful coexistence for both sides. Israel has every right to defend its borders, to repel such attacks, and to target those responsible. I applaud President Obama for his leadership and strong condemnation of these attacks. And I am gratified to see that the Iron Dome missile defense system has worked so well to prevent further bloodshed and destruction in Israel." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
"I strongly condemn Hamas' firing of rockets from Gaza into Israel, which has terrorized Israel's civilian population. Israel has every right to defend herself from these senseless and cowardly attacks on her citizens. I call on Hamas to immediately stop its attacks on Israel to allow the situation to de-escalate." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY)
"Israel and its citizens are under a grave and immediate threat and need the world's support right now. Israel has been suffering a barrage of rocket fire by terrorists from Gaza recently and has not just the right but the obligation to defend itself and its citizens with a forceful response that will stop the shelling. The rocket attacks against Israel are an unconscionable act of terrorism and the world community – starting with the United States and its Congress – should stand behind Israel as she defends herself. These attacks against Israel are a major setback to peace in the region and need to stop immediately." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Gary Peters (D-MI)
"One of the most impactful experiences of my tenure in Congress was my visit to S'derot where Israelis face constant rocket attacks. Today, these attacks have resulted in the tragic deaths of three innocent Israelis. I strongly support Israel's right to self defense from these indiscriminate attacks on its civilians because innocent children should never know this kind of fear. I am reassured to know that President Obama is strongly supporting Israel during this difficult hour and consulting closely with Prime Minister Netanyahu." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL)
"Mr. Speaker, in the past 24 hours alone, terrorists in the Gaza Strip have launched more than 250 rockets into southern Israel. That's 250 rockets in one day since hamas began its strikes. Imagine 250 rockets raining down in one day on your community, anywhere in the US. You would expect our government to act to protect our citizens. Israel is acting to protect her citizens, Israel has the right to protect her citizens from terrorist attacks. In the early hours of this morning, three Israeli civilians died when a rocket from Gaza struck a top floor of an apartment building. Later in the day, a rocket hit just ten miles from Tel Aviv. The United States mourns the loss of life at the hands of hamas terrorists. We will not waver in our support of Israel's right to defend herself against these and other attacks. The right of any nation to defend its citizens can never be called into question. Mr. speaker, at this challenging time for our great ally, the United States stands with Israel." (Floor speech, November 15)
Terrorists have fired 250 rockets at Israeli civilians in 24 hours. Heading to House floor to stand for Israel's right to defend herself. (Via Twitter, November 15)
Rep. Allen West (R-FL)
"I fully support the Israeli military strike that killed the Hamas military wing chief, Ahmed Jabari. Hamas is a known Islamic terrorist organization and clearly states in its charter the aim to destroy the modern day State of Israel. Mr. Jabari has been responsible for countless rocket and missile attacks originating from Gaza Strip into Southern Israel. I have personally seen the destruction this causes, and visited the City of Sderot where bomb shelters stand on school playgrounds and children suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. The Israeli's turned over Gaza to the Palestinians in an offer to further the peace process. What they have received in return are more attacks and carnage. I stand with Israel, and as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, will support supplying the requested resources enabling Israel to defend herself from our common enemy, radical Islamic terrorism. We cannot abandon our best ally in her true time of need. We have no doubt that the new Muslim Brotherhood government in Egypt supports Hamas." (Statement, November 14)
Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL)
Today, Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-08) renewed his call for Washington to bring accountability to the Middle East and make U.S. aid to the Palestinians and Egypt contingent on peace and reform. Repeated barrages of rocket and mortar fire from the Gaza Strip have so far killed three Israeli civilians and wounded several others, including children. "I applaud Secretary Clinton for reiterating the United State's support for Israel's right to self defense," said Walsh. "But this is hardly enough. More than 220 rockets have been fired at Israeli civilians from militants in Gaza. The United States must hold the Palestinians accountable for these unprovoked, heinous acts. It must also hold Egypt, Qatar, and Iran accountable for their support of Palestinian militants and the terrorist group Hamas."
Walsh has authored several pieces of legislation aimed at bringing accountability to the Middle East peace process. The Palestinian Accountability Act, H.R. 2457, would make any aid to the Palestinian Authority contingent upon much-needed reforms, including an end to corruption and the vilification of Israel. In July, Walsh led a letter with 35 other Members of Congress to House Leadership urging them to withhold aid to the new Egyptian government until it reaffirms its treaties with Israel. "I am disappointed that Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has used this unprovoked attack on Israel to reveal both his sympathy for the terrorist group, Hamas, and his opposition to Middle East peace. Why are we providing Egypt with $2 billion in foreign aid every year to vilify our allies and oppose American interests? It's time to hold Egypt accountable as well. I urge the President to withhold foreign aid to Egypt until it publicly reaffirms its treaties with Israel." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. John Culberson (R-TX)
"I stand firmly with Israel and offer my continued prayers for their safety and security. The United States has no greater ally in the world, and I urge this administration to honor our commitment to them. Israel has the absolute right to defend itself against the countless attacks of terrorism on its citizens. This is a critical moment for Israel, and the world, and they must have the full support of the United States." (Statement, November 15)
"The United States has no greater ally than Israel, and they must have our full support at this critical time." (Via Twitter, November 15)
Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (PA-08) spoke this morning with Yaron Sideman, Consul General of Israel to the Mid Atlantic Region on the escalating situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip. Consul General Sideman noted that currently, millions of Israeli citizens are under fire from Hamas forces in the Gaza Strip. Rockets are now reaching past the southern towns, into Israel's larger metropolitan areas like Rishon LeZion and Tel Aviv. Over the last two days, more than 260 rockets have been fired into Israel, killing three civilians in the city of Kiryat Malachi, and wounding a number of Israelis who had taken shelter in a house and a school in the city of Ashdod.
Following the call, Fitzpatrick expressed his continued support for Israel and its citizens, declaring that "I strongly condemn Hamas' campaign of terror aimed at Israel, and demand that those responsible end this senseless aggression immediately." Since 2009, more than 2,500 rockets have been fired at Israel. These rockets often target civilian population centers, including hospitals, schools and shopping malls. With the deployment of the Iron Dome Missile Defense System, the IDF has managed to successfully intercept over 85% of these missiles.
Fitzpatrick concluded, declaring that "the Israeli people must know that America stands with them. I will continue to avidly support Israel's right to defend itself as the men and women of the Israeli Defense Force work to prevent any further civilian casualties." In 2005, Israel ended its military and civilian presence in Gaza, which Hamas now controls. Israel has recently launched defensive operation Pillar of Defense in response to the ongoing Hamas assault on Israel's civilian population. The U.S. State Department today issued its own statement writing that, "Hamas claims to have the best interests of the Palestinian people at heart, yet it continues to engage in violence that is counterproductive to the Palestinian cause. Attacking Israel on a near daily basis does nothing to help Palestinians in Gaza or to move the Palestinian people any closer to achieving self determination." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA)
The United States stands shoulder to shoulder with Israel as she exercises her inherent right and moral obligation to defend herself. (Via Twitter, November 15)
Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA)
"Israel has more than the right to defend itself, it has a duty to protect its citizens, which it is exercising. A wave of missile attacks have been hitting Israeli territory for several days. Hamas' missiles are designed solely to terrorize and kill. No country would stand for this," said Royce. "Sirens are now sounding in southern Israel, warning citizens that they have seconds to take shelter. Six years ago, I was in northern Israel, as Haifa came under rocket fire from Hezbollah. I heard those same sirens. Now is the time to stand by Israel as its citizens are being terrorized." (Statement, November 15)
Rep. Randy Forbes (R-VA)
Praying for peace in Middle East as violence escalates between Israel and Hamas this week. (Twitter, November 15)
Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN)
Israel has every right to defend herself and America must and will stand with our close ally. (Via Twitter, November 15)
Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
I stand in support of the right of the government of Israel to defend itself against threats to the security of its people. (Via Twitter, November 15)
Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX)
We must continue to stand with our ally Israel and all those who seek peace and an end to violence in the Middle East. (Via Twitter, November 15).
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North Carolina takes the initial step toward its first toll road Wednesday. The N.C. Turnpike Authority will break ground at 10 a.m. Wednesday on the Triangle Expressway in Wake and Durham counties.
The event will be held at the far western end of N.C. 540, where the road dead ends at the N.C. 55 exit.
The road will coast just over $1 billion, paid for by bond proceeds and federal loans. State Transportation Secretary Gene Conti estimates that the project will create or preserve 30,000 jobs.
The expressway is almost 19 miles and comprised of three segments: Western Wake Freeway, Triangle Parkway and the existing N.C. 540 between N.C. 55 and N.C. 54. The parkway is expected to open to traffic in 2011 and the freeway a year later.
Meanwhile, Conti told a crowd in Wilson Tuesday that North Carolina has hired two consulting firms to look at adding tolls to Interstate 95 in North Carolina.
Multiple media outlets report Conti could not say where the tolls may go up. The studies from the firms are expected next summer.
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ELGIN — Sheriff deputies and Oregon State Police had a two-hour standoff with a man who had the muzzle of a rife in his mouth Wednesday afternoon.
At about noon Wednesday, a 911 call came in from a man outside Elgin to report that his father had walked away from the house carrying a high-powered rifle. The man had left several suicide notes.
State troopers and Union County Sheriff's deputies located the subject in a wooded area, but he refused to drop the rifle or cooperate, according to a Union County Sheriff's Office press release.
Officers engaged in a limited dialogue, but the subject was largely unresponsive, keeping the muzzle of the rifle in his mouth with his thumb on the trigger for much of the standoff. A state trooper with special training in these types of situations was brought to the scene, and the man eventually removed the rifle from his mouth. It was found to be loaded and cocked, with the safety off, according to police.
"People in this highly charged emotional state are often dangerous not only to themselves, but to others as well," said Sheriff's Office Capt. Craig Ward. "Each year a number of police officers are killed in similar circumstances by the persons they are trying to help."
The man was not charged with a crime but was taken to Grande Ronde Hospital for mental evaluation.


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As noted in the Accipiters page, Sharp-shinned hawks are reverse size dimorphic, meaning that the females are larger than the males.
Males: 9-11 inches (24-27 cm)
Females: 11-13 inches (29-34 cm)
Males 20-22 inches (53-56 cm)
Females: 23-26 inches (58-65 cm)
Males: 87-114 grams (3-4 oz)
Females: 150-208 grams (5-8 oz)
(above data from A Photographic Guide to North American Raptors,
Wheeler & Clark 1995). We highly recommend this book for anyone interested in raptors.
Wheeler & Clark data are presumed to be primarily from Eastern birds (Cape May, NJ migration monitoring).
We have some experience with both Eastern and Western Sharp-shinned Hawks (SSHA) . We have found that Western birds average slightly larger than Eastern birds. (This is opposite of what we found for Cooper's Hawks, where Eastern birds are larger).
Eastern SSHA Wing Chord (un-flattened)*
Males: mean 166.7 mm (155-178)
Females: mean 199.0 mm (186-210)
Eastern SSHA Weight (No Food in Crop)**
Males: mean 102.4 g (70-135)
Females: mean 171.9 g (144-200)
Eastern SSHA Weight (Food in Crop)
Males: mean 104.0 g (97-114)
Females: mean 175.3 g (158-190)
Western SSHA Wing Chord (un-flattened)
Males: mean 171.9 mm (160-184)
Females: mean 204.2 mm (192-215)
Western SSHA Weight (No Food in Crop)
Males: mean 99.5 g (80-123)
Females: mean 170.0 g (140-212)
Western SSHA Weight (Food in Crop)
Males: mean 106.4 g (92-128)
Females: mean 178.0 g (155-216)
*Wing Chord is measured from from the wrist to the tip of the longest primary feather. The primary feathers have a natural camber (bend), and can be measured flattened or un-flattened.
**Raptors store food in a crop (pouch in the throat area). Food in the crop or stomach can effect the birds weight. We can not know if there is food in the stomach, but we can
estimate the amount of food in the crop. We score the crop on a 0= no food in the crop to a 3 = full crop. A full crop in a Sharp-shinned hawk could weigh as much as 30 grams. Keep in mind, we are not likely to capture
Sharp-shinned hawks that are not hungry, so only a few birds have crops and very few birds have large crops.
Sharp-shinned Hawks prey almost exclusively on small - medium birds. They have very long toes with long spicules, which have evolved to help them hold onto the feathers of their
The largest prey item that I personally have seen taken is an American Robin (avg 77-81 g) by an adult male sharpie.
19 Years and 11 months; based upon known age of a wild sharpie at banding and subsequent band recovery (Data from Bird Banding Lab (Klimkiewicz 2008).
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Nintendo have thrown open the doors to the new Wii U Experience Store in Sydney, Australia. Aussie-Gamer was on the scene to bring you the very first look!
A sister store was also opened in Melbourne as part of a wider attempt to get as many Australians as possible to get their grubby hands on the Wii U before its November 30th launch. Wii U pop-up sites will appear around the country throughout November – you can find local details right here.
The store itself is a stylish, simplistic and modern looking boutique. The idea is to have people playing on units, so open planning and bright colours on white are the order of the day. You wont find anything to buy, however – this is all about experiencing Wii U. You can buy the console from a number of retailers at the end of the month.
So, what games are on offer?
SiNG Party was set up on a stage with a Nintendo staffer begging people to put their social inhibitions behind them and jump up to sing infront of the looming food court outside. On the surface, SiNG seems to be not too different from Singstar on PlayStation, however there appears to be many different modes on offer. At one point the Wii U GamePad was completely ignored as the players sang in tune to the song playing – the TV would track the pitch or the quality of your performance. In this case, both players used a microphone attached to the Wii U via a USB cable.
Batman Arkham City: Armoured Edition is on show and is looking better than ever. You will first notice how much more advanced the graphics are compared to the PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 versions. This build seems to be a later one than the demo at EB Expo, and the game runs flawlessly. The Wii U GamePad is your "pause screen" where you can set up Batman's inventory quickly and use the motion sensor to control the Batarang.
New Super Mario Bros. U has a couple of units set up and shows off the three levels we saw at EB Expo. Mario has never looked better, and a second person can pick up the Wii U GamePad and help out by placing blocks on the course or stunning enemies for a moment. The GamePad will also play the game on the screen itself, so you can free up the TV for someone else to play through.
Nintendo Land is back and playable at the store, too. Nintendo Land is a virtual theme park with a bunch of Nintendo-themed attractions. The game will be included with the Wii U Premium Pack.
Rounding off the experiences on offer is Scribblenauts Unlimited which is a completely open-solve puzzle game. You're offered a range of scenarios and you must write in a solution. For example, a farmer might want to find his truffles. To solve this puzzle and progress, you can summon a "Pig" from the Magic Notebook. New to this series is the possibility to give your creations adjectives – for example, you might summon a "purple pig" or a "skateboarding pig". You're limited only by your imagination.
Rayman Legends is also playable at the store which is a new platforming title from Ubisoft, due for release next year. The game uses the GamePad as a support role – the GamePad player touches the screen to direct a character who interacts with the environment. For example, the GamePad player can open up secret areas, stun enemies, and gut down ropes required by the other players (who use a Wii U Pro Controller) to swing across pitfalls.
Four Nintendo 3DS XL consoles are also on show, featuring Paper Mario: Sticker Star, Pokemon Black and White Versions 2, PokeDex 3D Pro and Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask.
Head here for more details on your local pop-up location, including the titles that will be on show and opening hours. The Wii U Experience in Sydney will remain in its Westfield CBD location (George St entrance – go down two escalators from the Myer/Samsung stores) until early December.


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From Kampala, the Kony 2012 hysteria was easy to miss. Im not on Facebook or Twitter. I dont watch YouTube and the Ugandan papers didnt pick up the story for several days. But what I could not avoid were the hundreds of emails from friends, colleagues, and students in the US about the video by Invisible Children and the massive online response to it.


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Three Texas ranch hands—Smitty, Bubba, and Eddie—conjure a plan to keep their boss' ranch from being bought out, in this holiday play. Watch how their Christmas festivities go from decorating a cactus with painted barbed wire to fighting to save their beloved jobs. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m.


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Zimmerman, Warren proud of accomplishments during tenures
Bill Zimmerman's exit from the Planning Commission isn't a goodbye from the Menifee landscape. Not in the least.
"I'm not going anywhere," Zimmerman said. "You'll still see me involved. If it's good for our community, I'll be involved somehow."
Just not in any official capacity at City Hall.
Last week, City Clerk Kathy Bennett swore in new commissioners Anne Pica and Lesa Sobek — alongside the reappointed Chris Thomas — as Zimmerman and Chad Warren reflected on their time serving Menifee on the city's chief planning body.
Former Councilwoman Sue Kristjansson appointed Warren to replace Marc Miller last January — which has resulted in a lawsuit against the city — while former Councilwoman Darcy Kuenzi appointed Zimmerman to the original Planning Commission in 2009 not long after Menifee's incorporation.
At the time, Zimmerman — who has lived in Menifee for more than 23 years — applied for both Kuenzi's and John Denver's appointments to a planning body that Zimmerman believed he could serve well with more than 25 years of experience in land planning.
Four years later, Zimmerman counts his involvement with Menifee's yet-to-be completed general plan — not to mention the delicate balancing of promoting development while preserving the city's rural heritage — as some of his most important work while on the commission.
"I could probably write a novel of all the things that have happened the last four years," Zimmerman said. "In 2008, I was very happy when we became a city because it was something that we could have local control of and be a positive for everyone who lived here."
Zimmerman added: "I never considered any of it work, only because I enjoyed it so much."
Zimmerman's work for the city doesn't stop with the end of his term as a commissioner.
On top of giving incumbent Councilman Wallace Edgerton a fight for District 3 in the latest election, Zimmerman is a founding member of Arts Council Menifee, a board member on Mt. San Jacinto's College Foundation, and he's involved with the Menifee Valley Historical Association, the Menifee Trails Advisory Group and the Boys & Girls Club Steering Committee.
Nonetheless, Zimmerman's presence will be missed on the Planning Commission.
"He is a good friend," said Thomas, who kept his seat when Edgerton reappointed him to the position. "He is a friend of the city."
Added Warren: "The city is going to be a little worse off without Bill up here (on the dais)."
In their first appearances at City Hall since handing their seats over to Greg August and Scott Mann, respectively, in December, Kristjansson and Kuenzi praised their appointees.
Kristjansson's decision to replace Miller with Warren stirred up plenty of controversy after she was appointed to replace Fred Twyman, who died while in office.
Miller has since filed an amended lawsuit — which names Kristjansson, Kuenzi, Denver, Thomas, Bennett, former City Manager Bill Rawlings, former City Attorney Joe Fletcher and Community Development Director Carmen Cave — alleging that he was wrongfully dismissed from the Planning Commission.
None of it has changed Kristjansson's perspective on her decision to appoint Warren.
"You were absolutely perfect for this position," Kristjansson said while addressing the commission. "I don't regret for one second having appointed you. I'm only sorry you won't get to continue on."
Warren said he appreciated his year on the planning body, specifically its work with Santa Rosa Academy's push to break ground at Town Center during his year on the commission.
"That's something I'm proud to have my name on," Warren said. "That's going to be a great asset for the city of Menifee."
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Most of you probably wrote out your birth story in the days or weeks after the big day. At that time all the details were still so clear and everything was so new. But if you look back and write out your birth story now, what one moment do you remember the clearest? Some details are probably fuzzy and some images are burned in your minds forever. So, how about it? Tell us that moment that you'll never forget from your child's birth.
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Dr. John M. Grunsfeld, Associate Administrator
Dr. John M. Grunsfeld was named Associate Administrator for the Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. in January 2012. He previously served as the Deputy Director of the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, MD, managing the science program for the Hubble Space Telescope and its partner in the forthcoming James Webb Space Telescope. Dr. Grunsfeld's background includes research in high energy astrophysics, cosmic ray physics and in the emerging field of exoplanet studies with specific interest in future astronomical instrumentation.
John Grunsfeld joined NASA's Astronaut Office in 1992. He is veteran of five space shuttle flights, having visited Hubble three times as an astronaut, performing a total of eight spacewalks to service and upgrade the observatory. He logged over 58 days in space on five shuttle missions, including 58 hours and 30 minutes of spacewalk time. He first flew to space aboard Endeavour in March 1995 on a mission that studied the far ultraviolet spectra of faint astronomical objects using the Astro-2 Observatory. His second flight was aboard Atlantis in January 1997. The mission docked with the Russian space station Mir, exchanged U.S. astronauts living aboard the outpost, and performed scientific research using the Biorack payload. Dr. Grunsfeld flew on three more shuttle missions - Discovery in December 1999, Columbia in March 2002 and Atlantis in May 2009 -- that successfully serviced and upgraded the Hubble Space Telescope. He served as the payload commander on the 2002 mission and lead spacewalker in charge of Hubble activities on the 2009 flight. In 2004 and 2005, he served as the commander and science officer on the backup crew for Expedition 13 to the International Space Station.
Dr. Grunsfeld graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1980 with a bachelor's degree in physics. Returning to his native Chicago, he earned a master's degree and, in 1988, a doctorate in physics from the University of Chicago using a cosmic ray experiment on space shuttle Challenger for his doctoral thesis. From Chicago, he joined the faculty of the California Institute of Technology as a Senior Research Fellow in Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy.
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To receive the joy of Christmas, we must deny ourselves courageously, which enables us to bow low humbly to receive the Infant King from the manger of the cattle stall to the manger of our hearts. If our hearts are […]
To receive the joy of Christmas, we must deny ourselves courageously, which enables us to bow low humbly to receive the Infant King from the manger of the cattle stall to the manger of our hearts. If our hearts are […]
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TROY, N.Y. (AP) — An upstate New York church pastor who supports gun ownership rights says he plans to raffle a legal AR-15 rifle during an upcoming Sunday service.
The Rev. John Koletas of the Grace Baptist Church in Troy tells local media that he's showing support for owners and hunters by giving away the modified weapon, the same type that was used to kill 20 children and six staff members at Connecticut's Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012.
The rifle for the March 23 raffle is being donated by a local gun shop owner who says the weapon complies with state gun laws.
The winner of the raffle must be at least 18, undergo an FBI background check and meet all state and federal laws before the gun is handed over.
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MILWAUKEE -- When Adam Schuk enlisted in the Army in February it was expected. Ever since he was in middle school he told everyone he knew that he would enlist. So when the 2013 graduate of West Allis Central High School joined it was no surprise. But when his two older brothers, Ryan and Brandon, also decided to enlist, it was a surprise to everyone - including their parents.
"We knew where Adam was going, but the other two were a surprise," said their father, William Schuk. Their mother agreed.
"For me it was a little bit of a shock. We knew they were talking about it. But in my mind I guess I was kind of like we'll just see what happens," said their mother Pam Schuk.
What happened was that the three brothers enlisted in the Army within a four-month period. Their enlistment is a part of a family tradition of service to country. From a grandfather who served in the Army in the late '40s to their cousin, Sgt. Richard King, who is their recruiter, the family is intermixed with relatives who have served in all branches of the military. The family tree includes an Army general and an uncle who is currently serving as a chief warrant officer five who has flown Blackhawks in Iraq and Afghanistan. The uncle, David, was one of the brothers' main influences for joining.
The influence to enlist started at a young age for the brothers. The family took vacations to visit David wherever the Army stationed him throughout the United States. He took the family to see the helicopters he flew and showed them around the base. When the brothers were little they all received an army uniform with their name on it. That gift would prove to be prophetic.
It came as no surprise that Adam, the youngest of the brothers, was the first to enlist. After all, it was all he had talked about since a young age. Following in his uncle's boots he enlisted as a Black Hawk Helicopter Repairer.
"I'm not one to sit in a classroom," said Adam. "I just wanted to enlist right away. I wanted to get my life started as soon as I could. When I found out my cousin Richard was a recruiter I started talking to him as soon as I could."
Before he graduated high school and with his parents consent Adam joined the Army.
"Basically I am doing the same exact thing that my uncle did by starting out as a Black Hawk Repairer and then going on to be a crew chief one day," said Adam. "That is the same track that he took. I just kind of want to do the same exact thing he did in his career."
Adam was soon followed by his oldest brother, Ryan, who enlisted as a Military Policeman. Ryan will follow in his father's footsteps as well as the family tradition of service to country. The patriarch of the Schuk family recently retired from the West Allis police department.
"I have always had an interest in law enforcement," said Ryan. "My dad being in law enforcement for more than 20 years sparked my interest. It is pretty much a new start in life. With housing and health care, pay and college benefits, even if I don't decide to make it a career I will be pretty much set for life."
Ryan went to college for police sciences at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, but did not feel comfortable in the classroom. He still had the desire to be a police officer but wanted to find another route to get to that goal. To Ryan the Army seemed the logical move.
"I was doing research on the benefits of the Army before I joined, what it can offer me and what I can offer the Army as well," said Ryan. "It is probably the best decision I ever made."
With two other brothers already enlisted the decision was easy for Brandon. Wanting to also follow in his father's footsteps he looked at the Army to give him the training that would help him to become a police officer one day. At the beginning of June he followed his brother's lead and enlisted.
"I hope to get good skills to become a police officer when I do get out," said Brandon. "I'm pretty much going to see what happens in the beginning and if I enjoy it I might make it a career or I might just leave after my first enlistment and try to become a police officer."
For the brothers having a cousin serving as an Army recruiter made the enlistment process easier. But King said it added a bit of stress to the enlistment process.
"It was quite a challenge. I was worried I would disappoint them or not be able to get them what they wanted," said King. "Although I have that worry with all my applicants, it really kicks up when it is family."
With the enlistment process complete and the brothers preparing to begin training in September, the only surprise left for the Schuk family is how far the brothers will go in their Army careers.


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Paying $10 to park on the side of the road shouldn't be required to enjoy the natural habitat that surrounds Auburn.
Late last month, the Gold Fields District of California State Parks announced it will add and/or increase fees to parks in its area, including ones in Auburn.
Camping and boat launch fees were raised $2 to $3 at Upper and Lower Lake Clementine, Mineral Bar and Ruck-a-Chucky campgrounds. Users who used to park for free at Yankee Jim's, Grizzly Bear and the Confluence will pay $10 a day.
The new fee is too prohibitive to the families and users who frequent the confluence and it should be repealed.
In addition to the fee being prohibitive, especially to lower income and working class households, it misdirects time and energy of the limited number of state park rangers assigned to the Auburn area.
Patrolling hot spots to enforce laws that protect users and responding to emergency situations should be the top priority for all rangers – not whether or not parked cars have their pay ticket displayed.
Frequent users do have the option of buying an annual pass for $125 to gain access to nearly 100 other state parks (assuming they're open) and park and use Auburn's recreation areas. However, if $10 is too much for many users, so is $125. In addition to that, some users have raised concern that a $125 pass displayed through the windshield invites break-ins to snatch it.
It's understandable that in tough economic times, State Parks is looking for ways to keep the beautiful natural resources and recreation areas open and preserved.
The reason for the fee and increase is part of a managing partner agreement with State Parks and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to provide maintenance and sustainability, according to Matt Green, the Gold Fields District superintendent.
The 25-year agreement between state parks and the bureau was lauded when it was signed in February.
The Feb. 22 Journal story "State Parks, Reclamation ink Auburn State Recreation Area partnership pact" stated that the "bureau will provide federal appropriations 'as available' for half of any operational deficit up to a ceiling of $2.5 million annually.
"In a sign of goodwill, the state and federal agencies are pledging to continue to work together to minimize or eliminate deficits through continuous collaboration and efficient business planning."
So is a $10 fee the best collaboration and business planning these two large agencies could come up with?
What it feels like is more money to feed two bureaucracies and less free public spaces for those who enjoy them most.
"We don't all make a lot of money. We're a middle class, working family and it's not easy to make it anyway with all the taxes that are on us," said Paul Goss, a Roseville resident. Goss said he and his family consider the confluence "the best place" to enjoy crystal clear water for no cost.
It's a sad day when a once free public open space for all to enjoy becomes exclusionary.
Auburn business owners have also expressed concern that it will deter recreation riders from returning.
To charge users $10 to park on the side of the road on a dirt pullout by the confluence is the wrong place to make up for a deficit. What will Confluence users get in return? Paved parking? Better security? Or just a ranger passing through in time to catch those who didn't pay their $10?
The agreement between the bureau and State Parks requires that revenue from recreation and other operations goes directly to management of the areas.
Let's hope that plays true.
In a May 1 Journal story, Auburn State Recreation Area Supervising Ranger Mike Lynch said fees could be possible in any area where they patrol, pick up trash, maintain restrooms and more.
There are no restrooms at the Confluence and volunteers organize a mass clean up effort every year at the Confluence.
Taxpayers in this state pay enough as it is. To charge an extra $10 to park by an open river is a visible reminder that more is being taken away from both pocketbooks and services.


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District Judge Terry Ruckriegle also rejected a news media request to open more of the jury selection process to reporters. The judge cited Bryant's right to a fair trial, and potential jurors' right to privacy. Ruckriegle says those rights outweigh the "qualified" First Amendment rights of the media.
The judge also says closed-door questioning will be "very limited." Areas covered included personal experience with sexual assault, potential racial prejudice and pretrial publicity.
The 26-year-old Bryant has pleaded innocent to felony sexual assault, saying he had consensual sex with a then-19-year-old employee of the Vail-area resort where he was a guest last summer.
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