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The attorney general is the lawyer for the State of Michigan. When public legal matters arise, he renders opinions on matters of law, and provides legal counsel for the legislature and for each officer, department, board, and commission of state government. He provides legal representation in court actions and assists in the conduct of official hearings held by state agencies.
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The department is dedicated to protecting human health and to preserving a healthy environment. The department will exemplify good environmental stewardship and affirm that a healthy environment is critical to our social, cultural, and economic well-being. The department will protect human health and the environment while fostering a healthy economy by effective and efficient administration of agency programs, and by providing for use of innovative strategies. This is being accomplished in a manner that is rebuilding the integrity of the department as an environmental protection agency that carries out this mission in a professional, just, and productive manner.
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services strives to promote better health outcomes, reduce health risks, and support stable and safe families while encouraging self-sufficiency.> Contact MDHHS
- Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is responsible for regulating Michigan's financial industries, including banks, credit unions, insurance, mortgage companies, and other consumer finance lenders.
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The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) supports business growth and job creation while safeguarding Michigan's citizens through a simple, fair, efficient and transparent regulatory structure.
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- Military and Veterans Affairs The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, also known as the state military establishment, has 3 primary missions: to execute the duties laid down by various statutes and the governor, administration of state-supported veterans programming, and military preparedness to assist both state and federal authorities. The Michigan Army and Air National Guard constitute the armed forces of the state and serve under the orders of the governor as commander-in-chief. The governor appoints an adjutant general to serve as commanding general of the Michigan National Guard and as director of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
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- Natural Resources (DNR) The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations.
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- Secretary of State The Department of State is the oldest department of Michigan state government and is administered by the secretary of state. Elected to a 4-year term, the secretary of state is a member of the executive branch of government and has constitutional as well as statutory duties.
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- State Police The purpose of the department is to provide 24-hour statewide quality police service for the safety and protection of the people and their property in the state of Michigan. Its primary responsibilities are to reduce the opportunities for crime, to reduce traffic accidents through diligent and fair enforcement of the laws of this state, and to act as a first responder to any citizen's needs that can be addressed through the resources of the criminal justice system. > Contact State Police
- Talent and Economic Development Joining job creation and economic development efforts under one umbrella, the Department of Talent and Economic Development consists of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, the Michigan Strategic Fund and the newly created Talent Investment Agency (TIA). TED allows the state to leverage its ability to build talent with in-demand skills while helping state businesses grow and thrive.
- Technology, Management and Budget The Department of Technology, Management and Budget promotes a unified approach to information technology management and provides centralized administration of services including auditing, budgeting, employee resources, financial services, fleet management, mail, printing, property management, purchasing, records management, and retirement services for departments and agencies in the executive branch of state government.
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- Transportation
The primary functions of the Department of Transportation are the construction, improvement, and maintenance of the state highway system -the 9,620 miles of interstate, U.S.- and M-numbered highways, and the administration of other state transportation programs. Responsibilities include the development and implementation of comprehensive transportation plans for the entire state, including aeronautics and bus and rail transit, providing professional and technical assistance, and the administration of state and federal funds allocated for these programs. The director of the department is appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate.
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- Treasury
Treasury exists to provide quality financial, tax, and administrative services. The state treasurer acts as principal advisor to the governor on tax and fiscal policy issues. The state treasurer is the chairperson of the Michigan Debt Advisory Board, the Michigan Education Trust, the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority, the Michigan Higher Education Student Loan Authority, the Michigan Merit Award Board, the Michigan Municipal Bond Authority, and the Michigan School District Accountability Board.
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Wellesley with an outstanding performance against Fontbonne the other night. Outplayed and down 2-1 after 1, they played a tremendous 2nd and 3rd period to beat a good FB team.
looks like hd12 and patsoxBS have Walpole axes to grind. Grow up boys/girls and enjoy the playoff hockey. If you actually watched girls regular season hockey games, you would know the refereeing has been atrocious.

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The 20 Best Foods to Eat for Breakfast
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The next time you rush out the door in the morning without something to eat, consider this: Skipping breakfast can set you up for overeating later in the day. A healthy a.m. meal, on the other hand, can give you energy, satisfy your appetite, and set the stage for smart decisions all day long.
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Custer State Park in South Dakota is a pretty good bet.
Glacier National Park is a pretty sure bet for seeing sheep. That and Waterton National Park across the border in Alberta.
I am a midwesterner badly bitten by the wild sheep bug. I am also well aware that with the amount of hunting interest in wild sheep, I may never actually be able to hunt them in the lower 48.
That said, I love viewing bighorn sheep every chance I get and would like to start doing more of that. I am also interested in photography and would like to begin exploring that hobby more as I get older.
Would like to plan a trip to say the Missouri Breaks of Montana or the Luscar area of Alberta to view some GIANT bighorn rams. Been a goal for many years to take a trip to Banff/Jasper parks and surrounding areas just to scout bighorn sheep. I am wondering if anybody can share any information on where to find sheep in these areas? What time of year to go? Where to camp? Where to look? What kind of photography equipment you use? Etc?
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I figure I will probably never get to hunt these areas, but would love to see them none the less.
Custer State Park in South Dakota is a pretty good bet.
Glacier National Park is a pretty sure bet for seeing sheep. That and Waterton National Park across the border in Alberta.
Send me a PM and I can give you some advice on where you can see sheep in the Missouri breaks.
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Drive through Thompson Falls, MT in late November. They're all over the road.
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|Message from CSP chief on "100 Days of Heat" enforcement campaign
|Written by Colonel James Wolfinbarger, Colorado State Patrol chief
Throughout Colorado this summer, numerous law enforcement agencies, including the Colorado State Patrol, plan to repeat an aggressive effort to keep drunk drivers off streets and highways. The enforcement campaign is called "100 Days of Heat."
The campaign includes sobriety checkpoints as well as increased patrols on roadways with a history of impaired driving crashes. Most people understand the need for increased DUI patrols, but there are often questions about sobriety checkpoints, even though they have been used in Colorado for more than 25 years.
Sobriety checkpoints can accomplish two goals: discouraging drinking drivers from getting behind the wheel in the first place and apprehending those who disobey the law, thereby endangering the lives of the rest of us.
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I'm sure you'll do well with this, but you'll need a focus of interest. The roofs of your buildings look a little strange... the buildings in the right look almost like granite steps. I'd like to look inside them maybe. Oh and a ship (even a simple one) would be cool.
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GLEN BURNIE, Md. (WUSA9) -- Anne Arundel County police need your help locating three suspects in connection with an armed robbery Tuesday night.
A 19-year-old female victim told police that two men robbed her at approximately 11:00 p.m. while she was waiting for friends in her car on the shoulder of West Ordnance near Shelly Road, officials said.
The victim told police that a Toyota Solara pulled up and a male suspect got out and placed an unknown metal object against her head. A second suspect entered the rear passenger door, emptied her purse onto the seat and left with some of the contents from her purse, officials said.
Both suspects got back into their car, which was occupied by a third suspect, and fled, officials said.
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Suspect #1: Black male, wearing a black zip up hoodie with "South Pole" in white lettering
Suspect #2: Black male with long braided hair
Suspect #3: White male
Suspect Vehicle: Toyota Solara, black with gold lettering on rear, partial MD tag 7AB
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WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- I combed through the day's Daily Deals emails and retailer websites to find you some deep discounts. My Monday favorites are all about cool stuff to do around the region.
Halloween's coming up and Kings Dominion is serving up the fright.
You can get two tickets into the park, including access to Halloween Haunt, all for $62. That deal is on Livingsocial.
How about a romantic "Monuments by Moonlight" river cruise along the Potomac. The price is just $14 on Goldstar. The deal gets you 50 percent off a cruise on the "Harbour Belle" out of Washington Harbour.
How about participating in The Ugly Sweater 5K Run for 49 percent off? The price with this Groupon is $20. The race will be run in Fort Washington, Md. on Saturday, December 21.
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I have to admit, I am new to Zimbra. I have installed ZCS 6.0.6 on RHE 5. I could not get a self-assigned ssl cert to authenticate, since my Zimbra server has an Internal domain name and the FQDN is an external IP forwarding address.
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It seems Vera Zvonareva's pulling a Maria Sharapova magazine moment. Well, sort of.
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour site is featuring some out-takes of an upcoming photoshoot for Hello! magazine featuring the Russian baller. I'm not a photographer by any means, but these images are full-on cheese.
So Shrieka gets high-fashion and fun while Vera gets sent out to pasture - literally. Couldn't they have hired a hair stylist and put her in some interesting, not necessarily high-end, clothing at the very least?
Talk about feeding someone the crumbs...
(images via sonyericssonwtatour.com)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
PHOTO OP: Vera pulls a low-budget Shrieka for Hello! magazine
Labels: magazines, media, tennis, Vera Zvonareva
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Saw these on the WTA site. Straight up 70s cheese. I feel like Minnie Ripperton or the Carpenters should be playing in the background.ReplyDelete
"I feel like Minnie Ripperton or the Carpenters should be playing in the background."ReplyDelete
- LOL! maybe they are, we just can't hear them. all they need is some of that music, a burst of sunlight through the branches and some shaky camera work trailing a wide-eyed vera. classic.
So sad. Bepa is actually really cute! The dimples are great. And you never see her smile on court.ReplyDelete
Wasted opportunity. Shame on you, Moscow!
"Lovin' you, is easy cuz you're beautiful..."
wow. what the...?! I feel like she should have a coke and a smile and teach the world to sing. How bizzaro.ReplyDelete
b2012: maybe we're missing something - at least i'm really hoping for Vera's caseReplyDelete
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and oh so far away
I fell in love with you
before the second show...
Wait, those pix DIDN'T come with a sound track? ;)


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David Jackson, USA TODAY
It sounds like President Obama himself is among those who've had trouble with HealthCare.gov.
Vice President Biden told the HLN network that "the President tried to get online, and my daughter tried to get online ... I did not, because it was clear that I wasn't getting online."
White House spokesman Jay Carney said he did not know of specific Obama attempts to log into HealthCare.gov, but added: "I certainly don't doubt what the vice president said."
Obama administration officials have vowed to fix the embattled website by the end of November.


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Seattle, WA (SportsNetwork.com) - Seattle Sounders FC signed forward Tristan
Bowen on Wednesday after acquiring his rights from Chivas USA in a December
Bowen enjoyed his best season in MLS last term with the Goats, appearing in 22
matches, including 15 starts, while scoring two goals with two assists.
"Tristan is a young player who has good experience in this league," said
Sounders FC head coach Sigi Schmid. "He is very athletic and brings
flexibility to our club. Tristan has the ability to play multiple positions."
The 22-year-old spent his first two professional seasons with the Los Angeles
Galaxy, totaling two goals in 18 matches for the club before moving to Chivas.
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Venue: Still Water Hollow
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Caterer: Raedeans
DJ: Joel Hunter of Heirloom Dance Studio
Dress Designer: Allure
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Before Dylan and I were even officially engaged, we knew that we wanted to get married at Still Water Hollow. In fact, it was the first and only venue we visited! Brianne and Tyler were so wonderful to work with and were flexible with us, even allowing us to change our date when Dylan was unable to take leave from flight school for the date that we originally set. Since Still Water Hollow was already so beautiful on its own, we knew that we wanted the décor of our wedding to be equally exquisite. Since we were planning our wedding on a budget, my original plan was to create all of the decorations myself ahead of time and decorate the venue myself the morning of the wedding. I am SO GLAD that we found another solution!
Through the Bridal Social at Still Water Hollow, my mom and I learned about Ira & Lucy Event Design and Vintage Rentals. Mom was already hesitant about me trying to decorate the venue myself on the wedding day, and I was looking for another solution to my decorating plans. Seeing the designs that Heidi had created for the Bridal Social was all I needed to convince myself that it would be more than worth it to hire a professional to take over that aspect of our wedding!
Throughout the entire planning process, Heidi from Ira & Lucy blew me away with her creativity, attention to detail, and flawless ability to pull our desired look together. Another aspect that was very important to Dylan and I was staying within our budget, and Heidi was incredibly mindful of that—she found cost-effective ways to create dramatic décor elements, and suggested thrifty alternatives to ideas that were over our budget. During the weeks leading up to the wedding, Heidi kept me updated on the projects she was working on for us—custom signs, dessert flags, centerpiece ideas—but kept some parts of the design a secret so Dylan and I would have little surprises on our wedding day.
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On file: Oct. 5-12, 2012
The following people applied for marriage licenses in Kanawha County between Oct. 5 and 12:
Johnny Ray Clay, 53, and Teresa Lynn Jackson, 49, both of Nitro.
Gregory Scott Russell, 54, and Vicki Jo Barnett, 57, both of St. Albans.
Jeremiah Scott Moffett, 35, of Charleston, and Sarah Marie Vannatter, 33, of Danville.
Jason Arnold Owens, 37, of Belle, and Tiffany Marie Carnefix, 30, of Cross Lanes.
Fernando Hernandez Cabrera, 27, of Charleston, and Norma Guadulupe Ortiz Silva, 29, of South Charleston.
David Logan Hundley, 26, and Lindsay Nicole Gessel, 24, both of Charleston.
James Edward Grass II, 40, of St. Albans, and Janie Fay Aleshire, 50, of Charleston.
Richard Wayne Tyree, 47, and April Warbright Guthrie, 42, both of Charleston.
Mark Benton Davis, 39, and Vasilia Elizabeth Scouras, 30, both of Charleston.
Elvin Lee Johnson, 43, of Gauley Bridge, and Elizabeth Gale Buckley, 43, of Cedar Grove.
John Kyriacou Yianne, 42, and Marian De Los Angeles Faneite Trejo, 31, both of Charleston.
Tad William Staats, 32, and Kathryn Elizabeth Fenimore, 29, both of Charleston.
Zachary Alan Hopkins, 30, and Erin Raye Abbott, 28, both of Elkview.
Jeramiah Matthew Clarkson, 24, and Melissa Sue Nutter, 25, both of St. Albans.
Richard Douglas Allison, 58, of Charleston, and Tara Deanna Hill, 41, of Dunbar.
Alan Dale Martin, 27, of Clendenin, and Lindsay Racquel Masters, 24, of Elkview.
Ronald Eugene Bailey, 44, and Tina Annette Wells, 47, both of St. Albans.
David Norman Williams Jr., 39, and Cynthia Lee Wood, 40, both of St. Albans.
Jonathan Andrew Dadisman, 28, and Vickie Jo Keiffer, 29, both of London.
William Edward Graley Jr., 54, of South Charleston, and Cindria Lynn Roach, 44, of Milton.
Jason Lee Dillard, 28, and Roxanna Marie Saltsgaver, 25, both of Charleston.
Seth Aron Richardson, 37, and Megan Ann Smith, 33, both of Cross Lanes.
Gregory Ward Thaxton, 61, and Lucy Caudill Tucker, 63, both of Elkview.
Andrew Paul Sanchez, 57, and Mireya De Anda Reyes, 37, both of Charleston.
Casey Austin Davis, 24, and Alina Margaret Cuadra, 26, both of St. Albans.
Severino Zornosa Pontiveros, 72, and Evelyn Julia Alperez Garcia, 44, both of St. Albans.
John Francis Zimnox, 54, and Amy Sue Haden, 51, both of Charleston.
Thomas Dean Snyder III, 30, and Jessica Leann Henkel, 20, both of Charleston.
Terry Wayne Allen, 30, and Amber Dawn Carroll, 25, both of South Charleston.
Jeremy William Mooney, 22, and Haley Nicole Humphrey, 20, both of Hugheston.
Darrin Lee Atkins Jr., 22, and Montella Rose Pauley, 22, both of St. Albans.
Robert Hill Harden III, 32, and Erika Leeanne Starkey, 31, both of South Charleston.
The following people applied for marriage licenses in Putnam County between Sept. 28 and Oct. 12:
Thomas William Johns, 31, and Susanna Marie Summers, 27, both of Hometown.
Robert Allan Watkins Jr., 37, of Chatham, Va., and Ashley Megan Bentley, 29, of Hurricane.
James Patrick Hurn, 20, of Hickory Corners, Mich., and Kristin Leighann Bandy, 21, of Scott Depot.
Steven Marshall Craig, 28, and Vanessa Sue Adkins, 29, both of Hurricane.
John Leslie Marra, 68, and Jill Edwards Gilbert, 55, both of Culloden.
Ross Curtis Thornton, 22, and Ashley Nichole Facemyre, 20, both of Hometown.
Hunter Austin Bentley, 19, of Hurricane, and Moriah Jane Turley, 18, of St. Albans.
Joseph Franklin Rogers Jr., 26, of Buffalo, and Kendra Dawn Cunningham, 24, of Eleanor.
Daniel Lee Winefordner, 28, and Amy Nicole Bias, 27, both of Hurricane.
Brian Keith Tucker, 32, and Cindy Renee Wilcoxen, 32, both of Hurricane.
Philip Dewayne Vickers, 40, and Amber Diane Campbell, 29, both of Poca.
Thomas James King, 38, and Melissa Ann Munro, 42, both of Scott Depot.
Brandon Thayer Holstein, 27, and Tiffany Lynn Wallace, 24, both of Hurricane.
Troy Nicholas Duncan, 28, and April Christine Richmond, 30, both of Scott Depot.
Opie Dayton Collins, 29, and Sarah Danielle McClure, 28, both of Hurricane.
The following people filed for divorce in Kanawha County between Oct. 5 and 12:
Gregory A. Jarrett from Heather R. Jarrett.
Josh Snow from Monika Hundley (Snow).
Heather Lynn Deskins from John Andrew Deskins.
Katayoun F. Williams from Mohammad Delaram.
Shannon E. Jordan from Michael Watson White Jr.
Leigh Ann Casto from Shaun Eric Casto.
William H. Jones from Janice Marie Jones.
Barbara Collison from Raymond D. Collison.
Sandra Roberts from Scotty Roberts.
Zachary Swagger from Demetria Swagger.
Regina Lynn Thomas Yokota from Hajime Yokota.
Jason Allen Jones from Carrie Rebecca Jones.
Tarza Lee Steiner from Kathy Marie Steiner.
The following people filed for divorce in Putnam County between Sept. 28 and Oct. 12:
Rebecca Lee Wick from John Matthew Wick.
Jan Perry from Nicole Perry.
Nellverna Cadle from Jerry Cadle.
Cindy McMurray from Wayne Perdue.
Emily Renee' Doss from Douglas Keith Doss Jr.
Alice Broyles from Clarence Broyles.
Nellie Gautier from Bulford Casto.
Angela Watson from Brian Watson.
Brenda Beaver from Joshua Beaver.
Kelli Lynn Hoskins from Terry Hoskins Jr.
Monica Harless from Christopher Harless.
Property transfers
The following property transfers over $50,000 were recorded in Kanawha County between Oct. 5 and 12:
Gail I. Michelson to Loren A. Friend. Lot, Charleston West District, $90,000.
United Bank Inc. to Seth R. and Kayla Nolte. Lot, Charleston South Annex District, $56,000.
Betty F. Lore et al to Michael Bruce and Barbara Joyce Meyers. Parcels, Loudon District, $100,000.
Golden & Amos PLLC to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Parcels, Alum Creek, $90,699.
Mark W. and Kelly L. Estep to Matthew A. and Ashley N. Fletcher. Lot, St. Albans, $193,000.
Mary C. Hall to Jessica D. Wolfingbarger. Lot, Charleston East Tax District, $120,000.
Tony M. and Georgia Spadafora to Eric V. and Vaughan E. Jarrett. Lot, Loudon District, $75,000.
Jonathan L. and Beth A. Carden to Jennifer L. Deitz. Lot, Charleston South Annex Distict, $206,000.
Fannie Mae to Kenneth W. and Pamela G. Armstead. Parcels, Charleston, $75,600.
William R. and Linda K. Fowler to Marcia A. Nutter. Lot, Jefferson District, $159,500.
Seneca Trustees INC to Suntrust Bank. Lot, Malden District, $53,125.
Dorotha Mitchell Mullins to Donna K. Goodall. Lot, Jefferson District, $69,000.
Vealey Insurance Agency INC to Embros Realty Company. Parcels, Charleston, $90,000.
Paul Keith and Jo Ann Cooke to Nancy A. Payne. Lot, Union District, $148,000.
Sonja Burton Hempstead to Zachary Allen Bailey. Lot, Union District, $103,000.
Joseph H. and Elizabeth D. Knotts to Kita G. Gibson. Lot, Union District, $192,500.
James L. and Elizabeth D. Mahaney to JP Morgan Chase Bank. Lot, Big Sandy District, $80,000.
Ina Ruth Scott to W. William and Patricia C. Goodell. Lot, Union District, $230,000.
Lawrence Barker Jr., to Lisa Pierson. Parcels, Charleston South Annex Tax District, $55,000.
Deborah A. Lacy et al to Renee L. Rosewell. Lot, Union District, $110,000.
Lisa M. Jordan to Bryan O. Cooper. Lot, Charleston, $123,500.
Chris W. Walters to Roger L. Hill. Unit, Kanawha City Taxing District, $115,000.
Kristin Holmes to Willard E. Lovejoy. Lot, Elk Tax District, $220,000.
Denise Rose to William T. Jenkins. Parcels, Dunbar District, $83,000.
The following property transfers of $50,000 or more were recorded in Putnam County between Sept. 28 and Oct. 12:
Craig D. Mays to Nancy J. Lovell. Lot, Hurricane District, $82,000.
Gloria Bush to Mikki S. Ownes. Lot, Teays Valley District, $299,000.
Roland W. II and Mary E. Meffert to Codie F. Wingo. Lots, Hurricane District, $94,500.
Gala Industries Inc. to Muto & Smolder PLLC. Parcel, Scott District, $125,000.
Nancy K. Socha, Rebecca A. Harmon and the Thomas H. Kiefer Irrevocable Trust to Roger L. and Ruby M. Gibson. Tracts, Teays Valley District, $82,500.
Nancy . Socha, Rebecca A. Harmon and the Leila H. Kiefer Irrevocable Trust to Roger L. and Ruby M. Gibson, Tracts, Teays Valley District, $165,000.
Roberta A. Smith to Ashley Dawn Caldwell. Square feet, Curry District, $56,000.
Eldon R. Blevins Jr. to John Breedlove and Melody A. Hendrix. Lot, Poca District, $122,000.
Seneca Trustees Inc. and Amy L. Bates to JPMorgan Chase Bank. Lot, Scott District, $123,250.
Tina Gail Mullins to Hilda G. Stanley. Lots, Hurricane District, $91,000.
Mark W. and Kathy J. Duff to Jeremiah G. and Jennie A. Dys. Acres, Poca District, $265,000.
Dynamic Construction LLC to Travis Aaron and Judy Jessica Armstrong. Lot, Nitro District, $52,000.
Matthew R. and Nicole F. Massey to Howard C. and Chamese G. Ruddock. Lot, Scott District, $146,000.
Xavier O. Lendof to Kimberly M. Morris. Lot, Teays Valley District, $179,000.
Linda Kay Harris to Russell L. and Melissa P. Perry and Muriah K. Powell. Lot, Scott District, $142,500.
Perry and Judy Estep to Winsor S. Hart. Lot, Scott District, $282,000.
Seneca Trustees Inc. and Angela B. George to Danny J. and Marion L. Anderson. Lot, Scott District, $160,076.
Keslings Quality Homebuilders Inc. to Michael E. and Jacquie Sirockman. Lot, Scott District, $334,000.
Caleb C. and Joanna McComas to Christopher P. and Sharon R. Guild. Lot, Scott District, $175,000.
Frederick M. and Karen E. Young to Paul J. and Kristen R. Mohler. Lot, Poca District, $139,000.
Leonard M. and Martha M. Meador to David R. and Barbara M. Ash. Lot, Scott District, $167,000.
Mark and Janice Woodruff to Devon Freddie and James Rogers. Lot, Teays Valley District, $216,500.
Virginia Meadows LLC to Jeremy J. Neil. Lot, Curry District, $173,500.
Scott D. and Ashley D. Smolder to Seth A. Richardson and Megan A. Smith. Lot, Scott District, $228,000.
Jason P. Shannon to Christopher I. Strong. Lot, Curry District, $125,900.
AB Contracting Inc. to Clinton Cole. Lot, Scott District, $356,125.
James W. Lane Jr. and Franklin L. Gritt Jr. to Peoples Federal Credit Union. Acre, Winfield District, $140,660.
Anna D. Burgess to Christopher T. and Angela Lowe. Lot, Winfield District, $213,000.
Eric S. and Janice M. Albright to James W. and Erica M. Doughty. Tract, Scott District, $100,000.
Design Development Inc. to Daniel M. and Charlotte F. Ingram. Lot, Teays Valley District, $374,900.
Philip N. and Wanda L. Pennington to Stephen R. Bias. Acre, Scott District, $55,000.
Paul D. Laton to Annette Fogleman and Shawn Huffman. Lot, Winfield District, $122,000.
Christopher G. Hedrick to Harold and Cathryn L. Parsons. Lot, Scott District, $66,900.
Gibson Builders Inc. to David W. and Tamara L. Epperly. Lot, Scott District, $602,000.
Aaron M. Amburgey to Bethany I. Harper. Lot, Scott District, $169,900.
Ernest Perry and Melissa Jan Johnson to Joshua C. and Ashlee B. Shelton. Lot, Scott District, $148,000.
Teays Valley Trustees LLC and Christa and Michael Todorovich to Bank of America. Lot, Curry District,. $167,990.
Kevin M. Adkins to Justin Kenneth and Christina L. Hinkle. Lot, Hurricane District, $219,500.
The bankruptcies listed below are limited to those filed by residents or companies in the Gazette's circulation area. Chapter 7 designates the liquidation of non-exempt property; Chapter 11 calls for business reorganization; Chapter 13 establishes a schedule of payments to creditors. The following bankruptcies were filed between Oct. 5 and 12:
Caroline Sue Irvin, Oak Hill, Chapter 7. Assets: $34,707, Liabilities: $32,207.
Jason Michael Dodrill, Tornado, Chapter 7. Assets: $4,214, Liabilities: $179,418.
Richard Dell and Earlene Smith Stafford, Matewan. Chapter 7. Assets: $99,123, Liabilities: $162,924.
Mary Elizabeth Patton, Charleston, Chapter 7. Assets: $76,555, Liabilities: $110,324.
Mark Alan Newland, Cross Lanes, Chapter 7. Assets: $215,820, Liabilities: $346,313.
Iris Jean Stone, Charleston, Chapter 7. Assets: $100,816, Liabilities: $117,731.
Krissy Lynn Booker, Chesapeake, Chapter 7. Assets: $66,490, Liabilities: $79,981.
Star Yvette Hogan, St. Albans, Chapter 7. Assets: $27,200, Liabilities: $137,863.
Nancy Jo Killen, Henlawson, Chapter 7. Assets: $2,202, Liabilities: $29,819.
Roger Lee and Linda Carol Hoosier, Danville, Chapter 7. Assets: $154,730, Liabilities: $129,629.
Mae Bell Backus, Jodie, Chapter 7. Assets: $2,055.30, Liabilities: $ 13,814.
Kellie Dawn Dooley, Oak Hill, Chapter 7. Assets: $65,081, Liabilities: $146,575.
Wesley Russell Hatfield, Mullens, Chapter 7. Assets: $104,800, Liabilities: $92,121.
William Harland Jr. and Shirley Ann Hudson, Gap Mills, Chapter 7. Assets: $49,143, Liabilities: $96,782.
Byron Christopher and Amanda Brook Harris, Beckley, Chapter 7. Assets: $244,716, Liabilities: $281,195.
Virginia Elizabeth Richards, Mammoth, Chapter 13. Assets: Unknown, Liabilities: Unknown.
Henry Franklin Stuck Jr. and Marcella Rae Baisden, Nitro, Chapter 13. Assets: Unknown, Liabilities: Unknown.
James William Lee and Billie Jo Thomas, Cross Lanes, Chapter 13. Assets: $291,880, Liabilities: $278,082.


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How to keep cool WITHOUT AC
by Sheryl Stewart
posted Jul 29 2009 12:30PM
OK...Monday night was BRUTAL! It never cooled off so we got like, an hour of sleep. We don't have AC, so we checked into the Hotel Monaco last night to take advantage of their air conditioning and it was sooooo nice to get a good night's sleep....but I do have to go home to no AC, so I have been googling all sorts of "How To Stay Cool" tips and this was a pretty interesting list! See if there are any you can use!
P.S. Add YOUR tip for staying cool and you could win Miley Cyrus tickets! Post your tip in the comments and I will choose a winner by 5pm! If you don't want Miley tix, I can substitute tix for The Script. So add your tip and help those of us with no AC keep our sanity!
Some of these tips are stuff I never would have thought of. I hope they help!
Ball up and soak a t-shirt in the sink, wring it out, put it on and sit in a lawn chair
(or other chair that lets air through to you) in front of a fan. Re-wet as it dries. Make sure not to soak it with cold water. It can be colder than you think. Instead use lukewarm water so you get cool without freezing. Using a synthetic shirt will ensure no "wet T-shirt" look.
Wet your wrists and other pulse points with cold water
. Use a piece of ice wrapped in a face cloth to continue after the coolness wears off. Constantly cooling off the wrists will also cool off the body. Never use just ice; make sure it is wrapped in a towel or something similar.
Wear a short sleeved shirt and put water on the sleeves.
If there is a breeze or fan blowing on you, you can actually get cold. Use a squirt bottle, the sink or hose if outside to keep your sleeves wet. If you are outside and wearing long pants and you put water on your legs, the water will cool your legs.
Hold a cold beverage on your neck to cool yourself
. A cold object, such as a soda can, held against the neck cools the blood to the brain very quickly.
A bandana, soaked in water and tied about the neck cools quickly and protects against sunburn.
Fill your bathtub with cool water and get in
. Once you are used to the temperature, let some water out and refill with cold water. Keep doing this until you are sufficiently cold. Your body will stay cool for a long time after you get out.
Sweat it out.
Water vapor produced by sweating actually takes heat away from your body if it is exposed to air and allowed to evaporate. The best thing to do is to put your sweaty self in the path of a cool breeze or fan.
Drink water, even if you are not thirsty!
You must replace fluids lost in perspiration to prevent dehydration. Oral re-hydration may be accomplished by drinking an electrolyte-balanced beverage. The electrolytes help to make sure you don't lose vital minerals through sweating. Adding ice will also help cool you off. Avoid lemonade, iced tea, and other sugary drinks.
Take off your shoes or hat while indoors!
Much of the body's heat is released through the soles of the feet, the palms of the hands, and the scalp. Keeping these areas cool makes a surprising difference.
Wear Light Colors:
Darker colors will absorb the sun's rays and be warmer than light or white clothing, which reflects light and heat. Wear natural summer clothing.
Desert cultures have learned cover up skin to keep cool.
Cover Up: Covering up may actually keep your cooler, especially if the heat is low in humidity
. In the scorching temperatures of the Middle Eastern deserts, traditional cultures wear clothing covering from head to toe. By protecting your skin from the sun beating down, you'll also shade your skin. Be sure your clothing is natural fabrics, and loose.
Avoid direct sunlight
. Stay in a shaded area if possible. Exposure to direct sunlight increases the heat index, so that your body may experience temperatures even higher than the air temperature! If you must go outdoors, go in the morning or evening. A wide-brimmed hat is good. Light-weight, loose-fitting cotton clothing should be worn. Put on sun cream.
Go downstairs.
Warm air is less dense than cooler air so it ends up layered on top of the downward moving cooler air. If you're in a house, for example, get lower than the roof. Make your way to the basement or lower level. It will be cooler there. Position a fan in an upstairs window to draw off heat collected in upper rooms--set it up so that it sucks air from indoors and pushes it outdoors.
Keep the air flowing.
Turn on the ceiling fan or box fan in the room. In the evening, open windows and use fans to create a cross-breeze, circulating cooler evening/night air through the rooms. As soon as the sun hits the building the next morning, close all windows, blinds, and curtains, and keep doors and windows closed throughout the day until it is cooler outside than it is inside. Then you can open everything up again and cool off to be prepared for the next day.
Leaving kitchen cabinets open all night helps too;
if you leave them closed, they store the heat and your house won't cool off as much.
Turn off electrical heat sources
.Turn off the stove or other sources of heat. Don't use the stove or oven to eat--eat out, eat cold food, or use the microwave. Incandescent light bulbs also create heat. Turn off your lamps, as well as your computer when you're not using it.
Use a hint of mint.
Try a few minty or menthol products to cool your skin: slather on lotion with peppermint (avoid your face and eyes), shower with peppermint soap, use a minty foot soak, and powders with mint. Mint refreshes the skin and leaves a nice cooling sensation.
Try a heat snorkeling system.
Take a glass and fill it almost to the brim with ice cubes. Then hold it up to your mouth and blow gently into the cup. The ice causes the air you are blowing into the cup to cool down drastically, and since the air only has one way out of the cup (the hole which should now be aiming right at your face) the cold air is forced out over your skin. This is a great alternative to air conditioning and is very simple.
Breathe like a yogi.
Try the yoga practice of shitali pranayama. Sit down cross legged and take a few deep breaths, inhaling and exhaling slowly. Roll your tongue into a tube with the tip outside the mouth. Continuing slow deep breath, breath in through the tube and then move your chin to your chest as you breath out through your nose. Do that 5-10 times and you should start to feel cooler. Dogs often use their tongues to cool themselves; perhaps this yoga practice comes from noticing that.
Eat spicy food.
It's not a coincidence that many people in hotter regions of the world eat spicy food. Spicy (hot to the taste) food increases perspiration which cools the body as it evaporates. It also can cause an endorphin rush that is quite pleasant and might make you forget about the heat.
Use alcohol--rubbing, that is...
Take ordinary rubbing alcohol and a wash-cloth and pour some alcohol onto the cloth and rub it onto your face, being careful not to get any in your mouth or eyes, and stand in front of or under moving air and the evaporating alcohol makes it feel around 30 degrees.
Put a freeze on things
. Get a 1 or more 3 liter bottles, fill them mostly full of water, freeze them, then place them in a large bowl (to catch dripping water). Position a fan to blow on them. As the ice in the bottles melts, the air cools around them. The fan will blow that air at you. The water in the bottles can be frozen overnight and used again, repeatedly. This will supplement your AC if you have it, and will serve as a ad hoc AC until you can get a decent AC system.
Think cool.
Read books about climbing Mount Everest, visiting Norway, or watch "March of the Penguins", "Ice Age", or "The Day After Tomorrow". You might not be physically cooler, but if your mind envisions a cold environment, you might feel a bit cooler.
Find a shaded area and set up water misting system
that connects to an ordinary garden hose that can be found at home improvement stores. Then, just sit there and let the mist cool you off.
Sit Still
. Do not try to fan yourself because it can make you hotter. Trying to move while feeling hot can make you feel hotter.
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Jason Hill
Indulge in a frozen treat. Eating something, like a popsicle, that lasts a while can really help. Try those ones that are frozen in plastic because they can't melt on you:)
Andrea M.
Redneck air conditioning. (Nelson would love this tip!) Get a fan and a block of ice. Blow the fan down on the ice. The air will blow off the ice and make it cooler in your room. Totally redneck but desperate times call for desperate measures!!!
I put the sprinkler on my roof. Brought down the temp in my house by 10 degrees. Woo Hoo!!!
Sheryl Stewart
Great tips! Someone emailed me this link. It has info on all of the Portland parks that have wading pools, water features, etc. http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=50718
Michelle Barnes
This is a bigger version of the ice in front of the fan. We break out all the kiddie pools, set them up in front of our sliding patio door, fill pools with ice cold water, add bags of cubed ice. Bring electric fans outdoors and and blast the fans across the pools towards you (and into the house) Sit in the shade of the house with feet and legs dangling in the pool. Lastly, sip your favorite frozen beverage.. and viola! Instant cool. :)
Hi Sheryl, Don't forget to turn down the heat in the studio so that Daria, Mitch and Ted can stay cool too. :) love, moshe
Bethany Holden
I work in a kitchen in the mornings and with this heat it is a killer. We take our hats and soak them in water ring them out then freeze them, they are cloth so they pull apart fairly easily, but they help cool us all down. We also do this with bandanas around our knecks double the cool. Of course if all else fails a nice break in the walk in fridge or freezer helps!
Linda Fuller
Sit on the floor (or on a short-legged chair like a sand chair--webbed works best) directly under the outside edge of a ceiling fan's blades, and have a floor fan 2-3 feet away from you blowing directly on you. (Heat rises, so you'll be in the coolest and breeziest part of the room.) P.S. Both fans need to be turned on. :)
Mollie Moore
As much as I love to cook- I don't in this heat. I won't turn on my oven or even use the stove. We try to turn off any electrical things we are not using and I do my laundry in the evening- since running the dryer would cause more heat. We give our kids cold, damp wash cloths to keep on them and of course popsicles don't hurt either. Also, I try to keep hydrated and leave a few water glasses in the freezer for icy drinks. And we keep all blinds closed- it makes our place pretty dark- but helps to keep out the heat!
Sheryl Stewart
Congrats to Bethany and Jessica!!! (yes, I picked two winners) Miley Cyrus tix are yours, if you want 'em....if not, I can hook you up with tix to see The Script at the Hawthorne Theater tomorrow night. I will be launching another contest later today, so keep checking this blog space.....and tell your friends, too. ;-)
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The largest tech companies in the Bay Area have avoided paying federal taxes on more than $225 billion they have accumulated through foreign subsidiaries, documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission show.
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The U.S. tax code allows companies to reduce their tax burden by accumulating assets overseas, and some of the biggest names in the tech industry have perfected the tactic. Instead of paying the top U.S. corporate tax rate of 35 percent, dozens of Silicon Valley giants maintain global tax rates below 15 percent, the Center for Investigative Reporting's review of annual financial statements found.
Among the 50 firms, 47 reported having assets overseas that were "permanently reinvested," a designation that allows them to avoid recording the money as taxable U.S. income, thereby deferring payment of federal and state taxes indefinitely. Many companies designate their holdings overseas even though much of the money is invested in the United States.
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Furthermore, Gibson's 16-for-60 record bests all trainers with a 27 percent strike rate.Top Riding Achievement Vince B—Leslie Mawing: Mawing ranks first in wins, earnings and stakes wins, and has mounts on top horses like Stryker Phd, Trackattacker and Noosito. Mawing also has a five-win day and swept three stakes in one weekend. Jacob P—Gallyn Mitchell: Many figured that Mitchell would have retired after suffering a major heart attack in April last year. And while he missed most of 2013, Mitchell has come back this season as the same old "Booger." He's riding 22 percent winners and is just outside the top-5 in the jockeys' standings despite spotting the other riders at least 65 mounts.
Children stomping grapes during last year's Italian Day at Emerald Downs.
MAMA MIA! ITALIAN DAY RETURNS SUNDAY @ EmDEmerald Downs will don the vertical pales of green, white and red on Sunday as the track celebrates its third annual Italian Day.Complemented by a 10-race card, Italian Day feature traditional Italian festivities including wine tasting, Bocce Ball, a spaghetti-eating contest, and much more. Courtesy of KZOK 102.5 FM, renowned Italian Danny Bonaduce is expected to make a special appearance."Italian Day is growing into a big event," said Joe LaDuca, who runs the track's Newcomer's Center and has spear-headed Italian Day. "We really have a lot of fun, and I'm so happy we can collaborate with Emerald Downs to celebrate the Italian heritage."Dr. George Todaro, an original Emerald Downs investor, will be the event's honorary steward. Todaro has been one of the nation's most successful Thoroughbred owners and still has dozens of horses competing up and down the coast with Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer.Speaking of Italian horsemen, many have had tremendous success already this season. Frank Lucarelli, a 5-time training champion at Emerald Downs, ranks second in this year's trainers' standings with 31 wins, including a stakes victory with 2-year-old superstar Trackattacker. Lucarelli's younger brother, Vito, is a jockeys' agent at Emerald Downs and books mounts for this year's leading rider, Leslie Mawing, and defending riding champion Isaias Enriquez. And Emerald Downs' trip handicapper Victor "The Predictor" Cozzetti has been offering up a healthy dose of winners this season and his syndicate Vic-Tory Stables has three wins with hard-knocking veteran He's All Heart.Race fans interested in a full Italian Day package can enjoy the full compliments in the track's View Room on the fourth floor. For $30, adults will receive admission, a Race Program and tip sheet, reserved seating in the View Room and double entrée buffet and service charge and tax. It's half-price for children, ages 5-10, and free for children under the age of five. For more information, call Group Events at 253-288-7700.
NOTES: Weekly honors: Jockey-David G. Lopez (17-5-1-2); Trainer-Bill Tollett (7-4-0-0); Owner-John E. Parker (2-2-0-0); Groom-Jorge Robles (Blaine Wright); Washington-bred-I Keep Saying (breeders Jill Fabulich & Kay Cooper). . .I Keep Saying earned a career-high 89 Beyer for his world record performance Sunday at Emerald Downs. A 5-year-old Washington-bred by Yankee Gentleman-Arco Iris, I Keep Saying ran 6 ½ furlongs in 1:12.94 to break Sabertooth's track and world record of 1:13.00. The world record remains in the Jim Penney barn, as Penney conditioned Sabertooth when the then 7-year-old gelding set the former mark on May 22, 2005. . . Ethan's Baby earned a 56 Beyer for her 6 ¼-length triumph in the Angie C Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. By Offlee Wild-Hope and Vow, Ethan's Baby has won her two starts by a combined 11¾ lengths, and joins 2-year-old gelding Trackattacker as clear-cut leaders in the tracks respective 2-year-old divisions. . . Trainer Mike Puhich debuts two promising 2-year-old colts Saturday in the $17,950 maiden special weight at five furlongs: Legion of Boom—named after the Seahawks' ferocious secondary is a full brother to multiple stakes winners Del Rio Harbor and Couldabenthewhisky, both state champions and Emerald Downs' champions as 2-year-olds. Wine At Nine, an $115,000 Keeneland purchase, is a half-brother to Fantasy Stakes (G2) runner-up Manuka Honey, and gets leading Leslie Mawing for his debut. Dr. Mark Dedomenico owns Wine At Nine and co-owns Legion of Boom with Glen Todd (North American Thoroughbred Racing Co.). . . Puhich and Mawing also team Saturday with 4-year-old Carving in the $20,475 feature race for $50,000/$40,000 claimers at one mile. The five-horse field includes Jebrica, Assessment, Calculated Chaos and Rocky's Quest. . .Stopshoppingdebbie returned to the worktab Monday, breezing four furlongs in :50.00 in preparation for a likely start in the $65,000 Emerald Distaff on Sunday, August 24. Goin to the Window (:48.60) and Blueberry Smoothie (:49.40) also breezed Monday for trainer Tom Wenzel, as they gear up for another crack at their undefeated stable mate in the Distaff. . .Also Monday, trainer Doris Harwood worked top 3-year-olds Noosito and Del Rio Harbor five furlongs each as the rivals prepare for a showdown in the $65,000 Emerald Downs Derby on Sunday, August 10. Noosito was timed in 1:02.60 (breezing) while Del Rio Harbor was timed in 1:00.40 (handily). . .The claiming game was in full swing last week, including Hetty being red-tagged for a meet-high $25,000 by trainer Bill Tollett and owner John Parker. A 4-year-old Cahill Road filly, Hetty earned a career-high 74 Beyer while defeating Beautranda by 4 ½ lengths in 1:08.13 for six furlongs. Also last week, 3-year-old fillies Point Da Harbor and Quiet Wisdom were both claimed for $15,000, and 3-year-old first-time starter Ain't Tellin was claimed for $12,500. . .Alert Bay, trained by Blaine Wright and owned by Peter Redekop, is 7-to-2 on the morning line in the $200,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for California-breds Friday at Del Mar. . .The Jim Penney-trained Come Away Home seeks a second straight win at Hastings Racecourse and fourth straight overall in a $16,000 starter allowance Sunday for 3-year-olds and up that have started for a claiming price of $8,000 or less in 2014. . .Warm weather prevails this weekend at Emerald Downs, with high temperatures of 88 on Friday, 87 on Saturday and 86 on Sunday...Emerald Downs extends a Happy Birthday greeting to track announcer Robert Geller, who turned 55 on Thursday. Geller has called races all 19 seasons at Emerald Downs.


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America's Healthiest Grocery Stores
10 standout supermarket chains
by Pamela Paul
Let's face it: Your weekly (or daily!) run to the grocery store is the foundation for your good health. So it's thrilling news that the supermarket industry is on a health kick—these days you'll likely find organic produce and "natural" packaged foods at almost any store you go to.
But which chains are outdoing themselves to deliver the freshest and healthiest foods to you? And which ones provide the best tools to help you make smart choices?
We asked six prominent health experts (meet our judges) to help us pick the top 10 healthiest grocery stores out of the nation's largest chains. Here are the true standouts. Happy, healthy shopping!
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