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On a more public note, I'm thankful that our elected leaders have done reasonably good jobs dealing with the aftermath of the storm. I hope they can fulfill their promises to renew and rebuild.
I am grateful the president was re-elected, and I hope he commits himself to a continued recovery for the country, more jobs for those who are out of work and peace in the world. The challenges sometimes seem insurmountable. As I write, militants in Gaza are shelling areas of Tel Aviv, Israel. We still have young women and men in Afghanistan. The Arab Spring has chilled. I hope our leaders can summon the wisdom to bring us through this turmoil.
I am thankful that since the election, there have been murmurings of conciliation and cooperation from both sides of the political spectrum. I hope that, next year, I can say I'm thankful for the wisdom and leadership of all of our elected representatives. Dreaming is allowed on Thanksgiving, isn't it?
Also, I'm thankful for Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, who appear four nights a week on Comedy Central with political satire that helps keep my moral compass steady. Their dead-on humor pierces the puffed-up rhetoric coming from Washington. Nightly they tell the emperor that he has no clothes, and nightly they make me laugh. Both shows went dark for three nights following Hurricane Sandy, but when they turned the lights back on, we got the message: The show must go on.
On a personal note, I thank whatever stars may be for a place to gather this Thanksgiving, and for the faces that will beam at me from around the holiday table. The loves of my life will come together and eat turkey and hold their bellies and laugh at old jokes.
With the sorrow of recent losses still in mind, I know I will feel especially thankful for the gathering of loved ones and the delicious Thanksgiving meal. The real treasure of our lives shines in the faces of the sisters and brothers and mothers and fathers and children around the Thanksgiving table.
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Everyone, please write Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray at firstname.lastname@example.com and ask her to donate 75% of the General Services Postage budget (of $2.4 million dollars) to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy, or JUST FORWARD THIS message to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Kate Murray currently sends out about 25 mailings per year. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzq67LIQ3dw for more information about Kate's mailings.
Ask her to give up some of her mailings to help the residents of the Town of Hempstead that were devastated by Hurricane Sandy.
Instead of cutting down trees to make paper for mailings, the Town of Hempstead should use that wood to make houses for the people that lost theirs. Please forward this message to everyone you know.
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"The Red Sox have optioned third baseman Will Middlebrooks to Triple A Pawtucket and purchased the contract of infielder Brandon Snyder.
Middlebrooks is hitting .192 this season with a .617 OPS and lost his position to Jose Iglesias after going on the disabled list with a lower back strain in May. He had not played in five of the last six games."
Here is the full link: http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/
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Police in West Alabama are asking for the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect. He's accused in a robbery that happened last Friday at a convenience store in Demopolis. Investigators say an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from Diamond Gas Station on Highway 80. Anyone with information on who the suspect is or where he can be found is asked to call the Demopolis Tip Line at (334) 289-1475.
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Fort Myers, FL (Sports Network) - Boston starter Jon Lester struck out six
over six perfect innings to help the Red Sox defeat the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-1,
on Sunday in spring training action.
Anthony Carter and Joel Hanrahan each spun a perfect inning in relief to keep
the perfect game going, but in the ninth, Marco Duarte gave up a one-out
single to Jason Bourgeois, who scored two batters later on Cole Figueroa's
two-out double to account for Tampa Bay's lone run.
Jonny Gomes finished 3-for-3 with four RBI, while Lyle Overbay knocked in the
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Tampa Bay starter Alex Cobb gave up four runs -- three earned -- on six hits
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Morgan, Michael
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- J.D. University of Detroit '72
- B.A. University of Detroit '69
Prof. Morgan, Was a solo practitioner, and practiced in state trial courts during his career. He specialized in drinking and driving cases and has lectured extensively on drinking and driving from 1976 through 2008. He co-authored the first four editions of Michigan Drunk Driving Law and Practice for the Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Prof. Morgan is a former chairperson of the License Appeal Board of the Michigan Department of State and former President of the UDM Law Alumni Association. Since 2008 Prof. Morgan has devoted his time to lecturing at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.


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AUBURN, Wash. (February 17, 2014) – In a nod to the world champion Seattle Seahawks, Emerald Downs has designed a special Fabulous Friday T-shirt for fans this season.
Designed by Emerald Downs' graphic artist Janet Elseth, this year's T-shirt is dark navy with "EMERALD DOWNS" emblazoned on front, and "I BET ON THE 12" on the back. The lettering is bright green and the No. 12 is white with lime green shading.
"The Seahawks' Championship run captured our hearts this year. We are proud of our home team and wanted to commemorate the spirit of the fan that played such a huge part in their success," says Emerald Downs Director of Marketing Sophia McKee. "We just got lucky that lime green also happens to be the saddle towel color for the 12."
The T-shirts will be given away with paid admission while supply lasts on the first Fabulous Friday of the season, Friday, May 2, with first post 6:45 p.m. McKee anticipates doubling the order from last year to satisfy fan demand for the t-shirts.
Each subsequent Friday throughout the season—22 in all—fans wearing their Fabulous Friday T-shirt will receive free admission to the day's races.
In another "12" coincidence, Emerald Downs opening day is Saturday, April 12, with first post 2 p.m. Racing will be offered Saturday and Sunday through April, with Fridays added in May and continuing through the end of the season on September 29. That's a total of 22 Fridays, including a holiday card on Friday, July 4.


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Mint Hill design firm wins global competition
Kaleidoscopic Incorporated is a 3-person design firm in Mint Hill that develops websites, graphic design, illustrations, content management, writing, and email marketing.
A monthly digital newsletter they produce, Chartwells Magazine, is a chronicle of the food industry giant Chartwells Higher Education Dining Service, who supplies food and hospitality services to schools and universities around the country.
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Illinois Auto Accidents
If you were injured in a Illinois automobile accident that was someone else's fault, you may be entitled to compensation to pay for:
- Past, present, and future medical bills for treatment related to your auto-accident injuries
- The repair or replacement of your motor vehicle and any property that was damaged or destroyed in the accident
- Lost wages for time off from work (including time spent going to doctor's appointments and physical therapy)
- The cost of hiring someone to do household chores that you're unable to do because of your injury
- Permanent disability and disfigurement stemming from the car crash
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If anyone was killed in the car crash or if either driver was intoxicated, the state of Illinois will prosecute the driver at fault and/or the intoxicated driver. In the case of other automobile accidents, you may ultimately have to file an automobile accident lawsuit in Illinois courts.
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To collect money stemming from a personal injury claim, Illinois law requires you to prove that the other driver was negligent. You must show:
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- There is a connection between the other driver's responsibility and your injury
- You suffered damages, or a financial loss, as a result of the injury
Illinois law will reduce the total amount you can recover if it's found that your carelessness contributed to your automobile accident injuries.
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Illinois law gives you two years from the date of your car accident to file a claim against the driver at fault in the accident. (This is known as the statute of limitations.) If you and your Illinois auto accident lawyer are unable to negotiate a settlement with the other driver (or the driver's insurance company), you should consider filing a lawsuit before the statute of limitations runs out.
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LeClaire also touts "CatCam," one of the few documentaries screened in his program. This award-winning documentary follows the adventures of a cat that lives on the property of an engineer in South Carolina. He creates a tiny camera to fit around the neck of the cat, Mr. Lee, to discover why the cat disappears for days on end. The results of Mr. Lee's mysterious travels and encounters have become an Internet
"All in all, it's a fast-paced, fun night," LeClaire said. "Our mission is to keep these great shorts in theaters. Come out and see what they are all about."
Second Annual New York Short Film Concert
Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m. $10.
Madison Theatre at Molloy College, Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre.
(516) 678-5000 ext. 7715 or www.madisontheatreny.org.
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November 13th, 2008
Last month, we asked you which pattern you would like for our next knit-along. Although there were many votes for the Zen Coat and the Cabled Cashmere Sweater, the winner was the Cable Luxe Tunic!
Our KAL host will be Heather, a great freelance designer and knitting teacher. Please welcome her and introduce yourself!
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A well-lit place. What is out in the dark that a village this small spends so much effort on lighting?
Hey there everyone, first post, first map. I'm up for any criticism.
Here's a link to a powerpoint I made where you can enter the buildings/areas shown. You'll have to download it to get the hyperlinks to work. (You can click on the buildings/names and it'll take you to them)
Special thanks to Bogie for his mapping elements.
A well-lit place. What is out in the dark that a village this small spends so much effort on lighting?
Placement of "village center" (well) and "Village hall" makes totally no sense. Why the probably most important building of whole village is somewhere near only entrance and is not even facing either the gates, the main road, the main square or anything other important like that?
It just doesn't make sense to me, the main buildings (aka the biggest or pretiest) of any settlement are usually in the center, somewhere where you may find densest buildings/population.
Also why is the guard shack somewhere in "safest" corner? o.O Or is that forest some kind of problem?
Very true. It is quite a lit place and the guard shack is totally in a unrealistic place. As for the village hall/town center, well I had started the map to end at the tavern/prison, but I felt like I needed to expand a bit, so I did so. It felt weird having a bunch of homes off to the side with no real scenery so that's why I added them.
Hmm. Looks like I have some work to do.
I'd just remove the "Village Centre" label from that small open area with the well, really. The well is important, to be sure, but the real centre of this place is going to be that area nearer the gate, town hall and other well.
Perhaps just have two or so night lanterns - one near the gate, the other by the well or village hall, etc. By the important landmarks. That wouldn't be too unrealistic.
I also agree with the thing regarding small animal pens for livestock like chickens, and for small vegetable gardens. I don't see any crop fields but it could be a fishing village (there you go - the night lanterns could be lit using fish oil so you might have an oil maker in the village!). The pens/gardens would supplement that along with foraging and game hunting in the forest.
One other thing (and I see it on a lot of village maps actually). Foot traffic would wear a trail to people's front doors. I know it's sometimes an aesthetic choice but people often place the buildings in a manner that is divorced from the dirt track/road running through the village.
Also whats up with those roads that ends up in the water?
P.S. Towers or something like that (like stronger base) would be quite logical in the places where wall has to stop (water and gates), you know, just to stop wall crumbling.
Hmm. Things I never really thought about when designing a map. I wasn't trying to be lazy, just didn't think of everything. Thanks for your suggestions.


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BALTIMORE (WUSA) -- Limited MARC Train service will be available for Inauguration Day, say Maryland Transit Administration officials.
The MARC trains on the Penn and Brunswick lines will run on limited schedules the morning and afternoon of January 21.
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The price to ride the Penn line from Baltimore to Washington or the Brunswick Line from Frederick and West Virginia to Washington will be the same.
The Camden line as well as the commuter bus will not run.
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But back to the wooden wedge that Rod's friend built. In the book Mr. Mollise also said his friend had built a permanent pier for his observatory out of wood as well. There was a picture of the completed work but its quality was not very good. Being a member of the Yahoo group for the EQASCOM project I sent Mr. Mollise a message asking him if he had any better pictures of the construction of the wooden pier/wedge in Pats observatory. He informed he did not but sent me a link to the newsletter Skywatch in which there was an article written by Mr. Rochford detailing his plan and construction details of the wooden pier/wedge. This was indeed just what I needed as I was also planning to build a new pier for my Atlas mount/C11 combo in my observatory, Black Hole Observatory. The Atlas mount has been part of my astro adventures since back in the early 90's and I am now on my second Atlas, the Atlas EQ G with the GOTO system. On my Atlas mounts had ridden a C8 very happily for quite a few years while I saved my coins to purchase a larger CAT. Well that day finally arrived in early May of this year (2013) as I ordered my C11 and waited anxiously for it to arrive. Of course, as with any new astronomy purchase it seems to bring cloudy weather and my case was no exception. I waited for about 6 days for the sky to clear so I could give the C11 first light, but that is another story. What I did find out on the night of first light was the pier that I had in my observatory was not quite "beefy" enough to handle the increased size and weight of the C11/Atlas combo. So I began to research options for a larger pier to replace the one I had.
That brings us to the main topic of the post. The building and testing of a wooden pier for a permanent installation in an astronomical observatory.
After making a few calls to plumbing suppliers here in the eastern KY area I was amazed at how much a steel pipe cost. For an 8 inch diameter steel pipe the cost was $29.00 per FOOT!!! I needed a section of pipe at least 40"s long as well as for someone to weld it up to plans I had drawn up. Total cost estimate was around $300.00 dollars and a significant wait time to get it all done. While waiting, my observatory would be hard down with no place to mount the scope/mount combo, as the person who was going to be fabricating the pier would need my existing pier for a template in order to get the hole spacing correct where it connected to the bolts embedded in the concrete filled sono tube under the floor. I also looked into pre-made piers from some of the venders on the internet and was amazed at how much these things cost. The least expensive I found was $800.00 and this did not include an adapter for the top plate to hold the mount!! So this was not an option for my poor pocket book. Plan "B" then was in effect. I went to a large home improvement store and purchased a single 4X8X3/4 sheet of oak plywood. I had worked out my dimensions and determined that the entire pier could be made from a single sheet. Along with the plywood I purchased all the hardware I figured I would need to put it together and make it as strong and stiff as possible. This list included 12 5/8" bolts, nuts, flat washers, and lock washers. I also got a pound each of 2 ½" and 1 ½" fine threaded drywall screws and a 1 pint bottle of Titebond III water proof glue. The stain and poly coating I already had so didn't need to purchase these items. The total cost for this trip to the hardware store?? $116.00!! I now had all I would need to begin construction of my "wooden pier" ala Pat Rochford's design idea.
The first phase was to cut all the pieces I would need out of the single sheet of plywood. This was made easier by the simple fact that the store would cut the sheet to my dimensions and only charge me .50 cents a cut. I had them rip the sheet into 4 pieces as my ripping skills are very much nonexistent. I am fine cross cutting on my table saw but ripping an entire sheet of ¾" ply was not in my best interest. I play guitar and really like my fingers.
Plywood ripped and hardware in hand I began cutting the ripped sheet into smaller pieces. The main pier column was to be 10" by 10" with a base of 20" square and 40" tall. My plan allowed for the base plates to be double thickness for a total thickness of 3". The very bottom plate was painted black with a primer coat as this piece would be in contact with the top of the concrete. The other bottom plate was attached directly to the pier column and stained/polyied to match the rest of the pier parts. I also added double thick gussets to the sides of the pier column that were 20" tall and 4 ½" deep to provide extra support for the pier. (See pictures attached). All pieces were then glued and screwed together and then stained or painted.
While building the new pier, I realized that the existing pier was filled with play sand from top to bottom. Inside the new pier column I was going to add a stiffener plate half way up the column. If I wanted to put sand in the pier, it would need a hole in this piece, so I cut a 3" hole in the middle plate and then installed it.
In order to ensure a proper fit I would need to take the existing pier apart and mark the location of the bolts in the concrete. I waited for the very last to do this as I was positive the skies were going to clear up and allow me to test the new pier the very same day I installed it. Well folks, the pier was completely installed and the mount/scope was put in place on Friday the 28th of June and here it is July 1 and still no clear skies are in sight!!
So, for right now, enjoy the pictures and wish me luck with this endeavor as I await clearing conditions to perform my PA and put the new pier/mount/C11 through its paces.
Sorry this post is so long, but I thought it might interest those of us who do not possess the resources needed to purchase a "store bought pier". My total cost including labor (my labor rate when I was employed was $20.00 per hour)? Right at $300.00 for all the pieces parts that went into the construction phase. I already had the power tools as I have always liked working with wood. I did need to purchase a forstner bit to drill the hole for the bottom of the Atlas to fit properly on the double thickness top plate. This cost me $41.00 and was not included in the above total as I will find other uses for it down the road. If you want to add it to the total that's fine by me. I still was able to construct a pier for less than half what a commercial pier would have cost.
Oh, by the way, after getting it all put together, I thumped the side of the pier near the top and counted the settling seconds using a glass of water setting on the top plate next to the mount. It damped out in less than 3 seconds!! That's without the sand as I am hoping I will not need to put any in the column. It's very messy and makes it harder to take the pier apart should I have to move one day.


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HollyWooWoo Report
March 20 2015
New Movies:
Insurgent - Beatrice Prior must confront her inner demons and continue her fight against a powerful alliance which threatens to tear her society apart with the help from others on her side. Stars Kate Winslet, Shailene Woodley, Jai Courtney & Octavia Spencer. (PG-13)
The Gunman - A sniper on a mercenary assassination team kills the minister of mines of the Congo. Terrier's successful kill shot forces him into hiding. Returning to the Congo years later, he becomes the target of a hit squad himself. Stars Sean Penn, Ray Winstone, Idris Elba, Javier Bardem and Jasmine Trinca. (R)
Do You Believe? - When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate. Stars Mira Sorvino, Sean Astin, Alexa PenaVega, and Cybill Shepherd. (PG-13)
Danny Collins - An aging rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year old letter written to him by John Lennon. Stars Al Pacino, Annette Bening, Jennifer Garner, and Bobby Cannavale. (R)
Harrison Ford, who recently crashed plane, is air film narrator
Harrison Ford, who recently crashed his vintage airplane on a Los Angeles golf course, is returning to the skies - at least with his voice. He will narrate an aviation documentary for National Geographic. It premieres on IMAX screens April 10.
Prosecutors want 'Suge' Knight's bail set at $25 million
Prosecutors want Suge Knight's bail in his murder case set at $25 million. They say the former rap music mogul has extorted millions from rappers since 2004 and is a gang member. He has a bail hearing today. He has pleaded not guilty.
'American Idol' Recap: Judges Use the Save Early
"American Idol" was supposed to narrow down the contestants to 10 last night. The 11 finalists sang songs from the movies. The judges decided Qaasim Middleton was worth saving. Boy George will be mentoring the finalists for '80s music next week.
Jennifer Lopez Gives Beautiful Performance on 'American Idol'
Jennifer Lopez took over the stage on "American Idol" last night. She treated viewers to a beautiful performance of "Feel the Light" from the upcoming animated film "Home." Scenes were projected onto her white gown. "Home" opens in theaters next Friday, March 27.
Justin Bieber sued by former neighbor for assault
Justin Bieber's former neighbor in Calabasas claims in a lawsuit Bieber spit in his face and terrorized his family. The lawsuit seeks more than $25,000. Bieber has paid them $80,000 for throwing eggs at their home 2 years ago. He remains on probation.
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Russell Simmons Developing Hip-hop Musical For Broadway
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Kevin Hart Surprises Ex-wife With New SUV
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White Bean Salad with Tuna and Parsley
1 can (15.5 oz.) white beans, rinsed and drained well
(I use cannellini beans, but any white beans will work)
1 can Italian tuna in olive oil (5-6 oz.)
(or any tuna packed in oil)
1 cup chopped curly parsley
(or less if you don't love parsley like I do)
1/4 cup finely diced red onion or sliced green onion
Dressing Ingredients:
3 T good quality extra-virgin olive oil
2 T fresh lemon juice
black pepper and sea salt to taste
Put the tuna into the same colander you used to drain the beans and let the oil drain off. (I wipe out the colander with a paper towel so the tuna doesn't get wet.) Chop the parsley and chop red onions or thinly slice green onion, whichever you're using.
Add chopped parsley, red or green onion, and drained tuna to the marinating beans and gently combine. (Don't overstir, you want the tuna to stay chunky.)
South Beach Suggestions:
Phase One Flashbacks:
January 23, 2012: Breakfast Casserole with Spinach, Leeks, Cottage Cheese, and Goat Cheese
January 23, 2013: Broken Arm Breakfast Casserole with Cottage Cheese, Bacon, Feta, and Green Onions
Nutritional Information?
More Tasty Salads with Parsley:
(recipes from other blogs may not be South Beach Friendly, check ingredients)
Cucumber, Onion, and Parsley Salad ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Black Quinoa and Red Lentil Salad with Parsley ~ Healthy Green Kitchen
Kalyn's Tabbouli with Almonds ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
Tuna, Parsley, and Radish Salad ~ Always Order Dessert
Middle Eastern Tomato Salad ~ Kalyn's Kitchen
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COLUMBIA, Md. (WUSA) -- When Rikki and Jason Daniels decided to get a one-and-a-half-year cousin out of foster care in Idaho, and adopt the boy, they found themselves making a painful choice raised by social service workers here in Maryland. It is about the pet they adopted five years ago .
"They told us that because Hazer is part pit bull that they would have to review the case and decide if we have to get rid of him if there is a placement," Rikki Daniels said.
"We had to sign an agreement stating that we will get rid of him if they decide that he can not be in the home," she said.
Adding, "I think there is so much stigma against pit bulls right now that there is a good chance they will say he can't be here."
But there are hopeful signs.
"They have come out and they've met him. Our social worker loves him and said it would be very sad if the State of Maryland says we have to get rid of him," she said.
As she spoke to WUSA9, her 20-month-old daughter Kayleigh snuggled with Hazer on the living room floor, petting him with sometimes rough slaps that Hazer ignored as Hazer licked Jason Daniels' face unrelentingly, before climbing into his lap.
The Daniels have already reached out to a rescue group to scout for a new home for Hazer should they have to give him up. They fear that, given the stigma attached to pit bulls, he would he would eventually be put to sleep if they put him in a shelter.


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May 12, 2013
LOS ANGELES - Nigel Nootbaar blanked Washington State on seven hits and USC took the rubber game of a three-game Pac-12 Conference series 11-0, Sunday.
Nootbaar (2-4) struck out three and walked three. The Cougars (21-26, 8-16 Pac-12) had some chances, but could not break through against the USC (19-30, 10-14 Pac-12) hurler.
Washington State had two runners cut down on the bases on the second, pushed runners to second and third with two outs in the fourth, and loaded the bases with one out in the ninth.
The Trojans scored three unearned runs against Cougar starter Jason Monda (2-2) in the third inning after an error by shortstop Trace Tam Sing. USC added two runs in the fifth against reliever Sean Hartnett on three hits and a sacrifice fly.
USC tacked on four runs on four hits in the sixth inning against Sam Triece and Kyle Swannack combined. An Adam Nelubowich error at third bases opened the door for two unearned runs off Matt Bower in the eighth.
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1968 Ford Mustang - Color BlindWritten by on November 21, 2006 Contributors: Johnny Hunkins
The car just refused to look green on camera, and we weren't happy campers. Our extensive organic database of photography tricks notwithstanding, this dark green '68 Mustang insisted on looking black. In the meantime, as Johnny's indentured servants for the day, car owner Kevin McAnally and your author were clamoring in oppressive 102 Texas heat on an endless expanse of skin-searing blacktop. Compounding the problem, a blanket of storm clouds suddenly rolled in and choked out the sunlight. We were having a fit, but being the defiant servants that we are, we secretly welcomed the overcast skies and the thermal shelter they provided. So much for being a team player, but this is a car that can stand on its own without the help of bright pigmentation.
Dark colored cars are to car magazine editors what al-Qaida is to the CIA, but such discrimination is really quite silly since readers know a nice car when they see one. Color be damned. Granted, it doesn't pop off the page like Hugger Orange or Ferrari Red, but its dark coat of BASF Glasurit Polo Green Metallic appropriately suits this Mustang's subdued persona. While it certainly incorporates some elements of the Pro-Touring motif, it's not a pretentious exercise in boastfully showcasing the latest trends. Modern Auto Meter gauges, for instance, are housed in the original instrument cluster instead of a fancy-schmancy aftermarket piece. A custom-machined "Ford" logo on the Grant GT steering wheel adds some retro flair to an item that's anything but retro. Moreover, there is no A/C, the manual crank windows have yet to be electrified, and the closest thing to entertainment the factory AM radio provides are the daily diatribes of Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. Yikes. Even the seats are stock, upholstered in vinyl of course, and the pedals are also restored factory pieces. It's as if the feuding factions of Pro-Touring practitioners and period-correct junkies have finally reached a truce, and we dig it. The theme percolates to the exterior as well. The Mustang sits on blacked-out FR500 wheels instead of humungo slugs of flashy billet. For functionality purposes, they're sized at 18x8 inches up front and 18x9 out back wrapped in 245/40 and 275/40 BFGoodrich meats.
To achieve a proper stance without tire rub, Kevin rolled up the wheel lips and fabbed a set of custom billet spacers that raise the front shocks higher up on their towers. Frivolous sheetmetal clutter has been eradicated by shaving the emblems and lettering on the fenders, and removing the side reflectors on the quarter panels. While most of the exterior tweaks are subtle, the twin-nostril hood lends a tremendous visual presence. Perhaps the reason why Kevin has been a bit restrained in giving his Mustang a full-on Pro-Touring makeover is that it's been in his family since day one. His father was the car's original owner, and handed Kevin the keys when he got his driver's license. Like most kids with a hot ride, he didn't waste any time hopping it up. "I immediately started to modify the car by dropping in a new motor, swapping out the wheels and tires, and adding a fresh coat of paint," he says. "Once the original C4 auto trans failed, I converted the car to a four-speed stick, and that same day, the factory 8-inch rear end blew up. After replacing it with a 31-spline 9-inch, it provided years of trouble-free enjoyment." Stage One of the project now complete, Kevin lost interest in the car for a few years, but his temporary state of apathy didn't last long. "It was the early '90s when I read a magazine article outlining the installation of a big brake kit on Hal Baer's '69 Mustang fastback," he explains. "It inspired me to transform my car into a g-Machine, and I started collecting parts to make it happen." This time around, no nut was left unturned. He completely disassembled the car, and shipped it over to Mohr Restorations (North Richland Hills, Texas). Since the car had a total of three coats of paint, it was media blasted down to bare metal on a rotisserie. Once stripped, all of the chassis seams were welded for additional rigidity.
With the Mustang back from the paint shop, Kevin got to work installing the pile of parts that had been gathering in his garage. The flaccid '60s chassis was fortified with a set of Global West subframe connectors. The front coils and rear leaf springs are also from Global West, but since the car still sat too high for Kevin's tastes, he cut a full coil off the fronts and re-arched the leafs. Koni shocks at each corner manage the increase in spring rate, while Stambar adjustable sway bars front and rear keep body lean in check. Negative g's come courtesy of Baer two-piston calipers squeezing cross-drilled 13-inch rotors up front, and there are 12-inch discs in the rear. Kevin re-upholstered the seats himself, but he plans on upgrading them to aftermarket perches with more lateral support. That's not a bad idea since the poor guy was flopping around all over the place while we fired off our cornering shots.
Like the rest of the car, the engine combination is one of useful pragmatism, not useless overkill. The 302 small-block has been bored 0.030-over and fitted with 11.0:1 TRW forged pistons. They reciprocate via stock connecting rods with upgraded SPS bolts and a stock crankshaft, which are plenty stout for this moderate rpm application. For smooth operation and long engine life, the rotating assembly has been internally balanced. On the top end, out-of-the-box Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum heads are fed by a Vic Jr. intake manifold and a Quick Fuel 650-cfm carburetor. A mild Crower solid-roller cam, which maintains excellent idle quality and low-rpm drivability, bumps the 2.02/1.60-inch valves open with the help of COMP Cams 1.6:1 rocker arms. What the motor may lack in cubic inches and cubic dollars, it makes up for with a Zex perimeter-plate nitrous system, adjustable from 100 to 300 hp. Lighting the fire is an MSD ignition system, and cylinder pressure escapes through a set of JBA headers, Dr. Gas collectors, and Flowmaster 2.5-inch mufflers.
As coveted fastbacks become even more scarce and more expensive, it's no surprise that more enthusiasts are building Mustang coupes. And why not? They're cheap, plentiful, lightweight-and from '67 on up-feature more commodious engine bays and brawnier, manlier styling. There's no shortage of parts, and for not much dough, you can build a killer street machine. Enough of the rambling, the proof is in the sheetmetal. Kevin put his car together for a total investment of $27,000. Sure, twice the cash could build you a fastback, but would you have twice the fun? Probably not.
After spending 10 tedious years restoring his Mustang from the ground up, Kevin is making sure that he rewards himself for his efforts. He takes it out for a long drive at least two or three times a week as long as it's not too hot outside. The Top Loader and 3.89:1 ring-and-pinion set yield more engine buzz on the freeway than he cares for, so an overdrive tranny is next on the hit list.
While it's true that Kevin scored a nicer hand-me-down car than most, it's quite amazing that he had the sense to hang on to it for all these years. How many people can say that they still own their first hot rod? Over the years, he's earned a degree, gotten married, raised two kids, and bought a house, but his Mustang has been there through it all. "Needless to say, my father is real proud of the car and what I did to it," he says. We'd have to agree.
Kevin McAnally * Lewisville, TX
'68 Ford Mustang * Total cost to build: $27,000
|302 {{{Ford}}} small-block bored to 306 ci
|Stock with Canton oil pan
|Rotating Assembly:
|Stock crank and rods with TRW forged pistons
|Cylinder Heads:
|Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum
|Crower solid roller, 244 @ 0.050, .540 lift, 110 LSA
|Crower springs, COMP Cams 1.6:1 roller rockers
|Edelbrock Vic Jr. intake, Quick Fuel 650-cfm carb, Zex nitrous kit
|Built By:
|Kevin McAnally
|Top Loader four-speed, Centerforce clutch, Hurst shifter
|Rear Axle:
|Ford 9" rear end, 31-spline axles, 3.89:1 gears, Traction-Lok differential
|Front Suspension:
|Global West springs, Koni shocks, Stambar sway bar
|Rear Suspension:
|Global West leafs, Koni shocks, Stambar sway bar
|Baer 13" discs, front; Baer 12"discs, rear
|Wheels & Tires
|Ford FR500 18x8 (5.42-inch backspace w/ .25-inch spacer), front; 18x9 (5.94-inch backspace), rear
|245/40-18 BFGoodrich G-Force KD, front; 275/40-18, rear


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Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Luis Scola scored 21 points and dished out nine
assists, helping the Phoenix Suns hold off the Philadelphia 76ers, 95-89, on
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Sonoma Race Recap - GEICO Fusion
Posted by: lori on Jun 25, 2012
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Sonoma, CA (June 24, 2012) – Experiencing a contrast in landscape, Casey Mears and the GEICO team left the Irish Hills of Michigan with a Top 20 finish and then headed to the beautiful vineyards of the Sonoma Valley. Awaiting them was the first road course race of the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.
Mears took to the scenic Sonoma road course on Friday for practice. After being 26th in the opening session, the #13 GEICO Ford Fusion jumped to 21st in the second practice and turned in the third best 'ten consecutive lap average'. Mears' qualifying effort also showed promise, as the California native wheeled around the 1.99-mile circuit in 76.220 seconds, which was good enough for a Top 20 starting spot.
The green flag waved on Sunday afternoon amid cool temperatures, bright sunshine and a packed house. Starting 20th, Mears initially gave up positions and fell as low as 24th before charging back to the front of the field. He had worked the #13 GEICO Fusion into the Top 15 by lap 30 and then into the Top 10 on lap 33 before traveling down pit road for a scheduled green flag pit stop. The Germain Racing pit crew quickly outfitted their driver with four fresh Goodyear racing tires and a full tank of Sunoco racing fuel before returning him to the racing surface poised to do battle.
With the exception of a brief moment late in the race, Mears would not depart the Top 20 for the remainder of the afternoon.
The event's first yellow flag of the day would not manifest itself until lap 82, and crew chief Bootie Barker would order Mears to stay out on the racetrack rather than bring the GEICO machine down pit road for service. Barker radioed to Mears, "Stay out. We're good on fuel." The strategy placed Mears seventh on the board when the race went back to green with just 24 laps to go. Unfortunately, he fell victim to cars with fresher tires and would quickly find himself freefalling through the field, bottoming out in 22nd place. It didn't take him long to rebound, as he promptly returned to the Top 20.
It was high drama in Wine Country when Kyle Busch and Paul Menard engaged in a bit of synchronized spinning, bringing out the second caution of the day with just four laps left in the advertised distance. A green-white-checkered finish would ultimately settle an afternoon of hard racing.
Mears and the #13 GEICO Fusion restarted 19th when the green flag turned the field loose for the final laps of the day. As the race came to a close, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. got into the rear of the GEICO machine, causing Mears to make a masterful save as he flew through the dirt. Although the contact also caused a tire rub that sent smoke from the rear of his car, Mears never lifted off of the gas and collected four positions on the final lap, recording a 15th place finish and accounting for the team's best result of the 2012 season.
"I'm proud of everyone on this GEICO team," Mears said after climbing from his #13 GEICO Ford Fusion. "We were fast all weekend and the pit crew did a great job today of getting me on and off of pit road quickly. We had a couple of tough weeks there with Dover and Pocono, so I think the last two races showed our perseverance and that despite the setbacks, we can turn around and get a Top 20 at Michigan and now a Top 15 here in Sonoma. We qualified 24th last week and 20th this week. We're improving and starting to show what we can do out there on the racetrack." He continued, "It's great to have Valvoline NexGen back on the car next week in Kentucky and I'm looking forward to giving them an exciting weekend. Michigan went well when they were on the car, so hopefully Kentucky will follow suit."
Next week, the colors of Valvoline NexGen return to the #13 Germain Racing NASCAR Sprint Cup Series entry as the team makes their way to Sparta, Kentucky, for race number 17 of the 2012 season.
Mears and the #13 Valvoline NextGen Ford Fusion will hit the track at Kentucky Speedway for the opening practice session on Friday, June 29th, at 11:30 AM (EDT). Qualifying will follow at 5:10 PM (EDT).
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Would-be squirrel-killer injured after taping bullet to BB gun, police say
Published: Friday, April 26, 2013 at 11:43 a.m.
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A man who tried to shoot a squirrel for dinner by taping a .40-caliber cartridge to a BB gun was hospitalized with shrapnel wounds after the cartridge exploded, Gainesville police reported.
A sworn complaint was filed against William Daniel Lloyd, 31, for discharging a firearm in public and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, Officer Ben Tobias stated in a press item.
Officer Diana Mattern responded to a medical emergency call at 600 SE 12th Terrace and learned that Lloyd had taped the cartridge to the end of a BB gun to shoot a squirrel, Tobias said.
Lloyd fired the BB gun, causing the BB to strike the cartridge's primer. The cartridge discharged and fragmented, striking Lloyd in the upper arm and lower leg.
He was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
On Friday morning residents at his listed address said Lloyd had been released from the hospital and was back at work.
A sworn complaint was filed in lieu of arrest because of Lloyd's injuries.
The state Department of Corrections website shows that Lloyd served prison time for 2009 offenses for grand theft and trafficking stolen property. He was released in November 2011.
Lloyd told police he was trying to shoot a squirrel with a Pumpmaster 760 BB gun.
His girlfriend told police that Lloyd told her he was trying to shoot a squirrel for dinner, according to police.
Lloyd and others at the home bandaged his wounds but he continued bleeding.
"Lloyd stated he knew he had been hit, but did not know how badly," an officer wrote in the report.
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Issue: This channel was previously was in guide, but has been missing from guide since 03/03/2010. I tried red button reset and setting up antenna again, no dice. 8-1, 8-2, 8-3, 13-1, 17-1, 17-2, 17-3, 25-1 all show up but not 22-1. This OTA channel was working for many many months, but all of a sudden it is just gone.
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This channel re-appeared as mysteriously as it disappeared. Don't get me wrong, I am completely estatic.
OTA channel 22-1 KQFX DT has been restored to the guide data!
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About the Show
A successful radio talk show host and sophisticated man-about-town, all life's dice seem loaded in favour of Dr Frasier Crane. Intelligent, affluent, unattached - what could go wrong? Well...
Series 3 Summary
The third series of the award-winning sitcom kicks off with trouble for both Crane brothers: Frasier is bumped onto the graveyard shift by the new station manager, and Niles is banished from the house by Maris. Elsewhere, Marty reveals an unexpected musical flair, and both Roz and Daphne attract new admirers...
Episode 1 - She's the Boss
Frasier has a new station boss - and they get on like oil and water. Her first move is to move his show, to the graveyard shift...
Episode 2 - Shrink Rap
Niles and Frasier decide to enter family therapy with a Dr. Schacter in an effort to get on better. Some hope...
Episode 3 - Martin Does It His Way
The passing of their least favourite aunt inspires Frasier and Niles to help fulfil one of Marty's dreams: to finish writing a song for Sinatra
Episode 4 - Leapin' Lizards
Kate decides it's fine for Bulldog to carry on playing practical jokes on Frasier, despite Dr Crane's obvious discomfort...
Episode 5 - Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
Frasier enlists the services of a contractor to remove a scratch from his floor before he hosts a wine-tasting party
Episode 6 - Sleeping with the Enemy
Frasier marches into Kate's office to demand a pay rise. So why do they end up playing tonsil hockey instead?
Episode 7 - The Adventures of Bad Boy and Dirty Girl
It's the morning after the night before, and Kate and Frasier are worried about the consequences of their fling
Episode 8 - The Last Time I Saw Maris
Niles decides to stand up to Maris. So she decides to divorce him...
Episode 9 - Frasier Grinch
Frasier and Martin are excited that Frasier's son, Frederick, is coming for a proper Christmas. But it turns out they both have a very different sense of what 'proper' means...
Episode 10 - It's Hard to Say Goodbye If You Won't Leave
Frasier realises he has strong feelings for Kate - just when she announces she is moving to Chicago...
Episode 11 - The Friend
Frasier realises that he hasn't made any friends since moving to Seattle, so he sets out to meet someone new
Episode 12 - Come Lie with Me
When Joe stays overnight with Daphne, not only is Frasier shocked but also Niles is... Well, you can imagine.
Episode 13 - Moon Dance
When Niles decides it's time to start dating again, he takes Daphne to a posh society ball. But has she got the wrong idea about his intentions?
Episode 14 - The Show Where Diane Comes Back
Diane arrives for the premiere of her play and Frasier is torn between still carrying a torch for her and resentment at being ditched
Episode 15 - A Word to the Wise Guy
Maris needs Niles' help and he thinks it's a chance to get back together with her. But he has to ask a favour from a shady character along the way...
Episode 16 - Look Before You Leap
Frasier suggests everyone celebrate leap year by trying something daring - but his plans, as usual, go awry...
Episode 17 - High Crane Drifter
It's a bad day for American cafe society as a disgruntled Frasier has his favourite table at Cafe Nervosa taken over by a rude man
Episode 18 - Chess Pains
Frasier buys an expensive chess set and challenges his dad to a game. Martin wins easily, again and again...
Episode 19 - Crane vs Crane
Niles and Frasier take opposing sides in a court battle over the competency of eccentric millionaire Harlow Stafford
Episode 20 - Police Story
Frasier sets his sights on a policewoman - but little does he know she has a crush on his father!
Episode 21 - Where There's Smoke There's Fired
Frasier begins a campaign to woo the new station owner, Texas multi-millionaire Big Willy, so his show can be syndicated
Episode 22 - Frasier Loves Roz
To save Roz from embarking on a disastrous love affair, Frasier declares his undying love. Confused? You will be...
Episode 23 - The Focus Group
The radio show comes under scrutiny when a focus group volunteer their opinions from behind a two-way mirror
Episode 24 - You Can Go Home Again
Frasier struggles to come up with a clever catchphrase for the show, while Daphne tries to avoid returning to England to visit her family


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Well the state senate voted 7 to 1 today to ban lead in our hunting ammo, from what I understand the ban will become law in 2018. I'm so sick of financing "through tax dollars" these idiots !!!!!!!!!!!!
Well the state senate voted 7 to 1 today to ban lead in our hunting ammo, from what I understand the ban will become law in 2018. I'm so sick of financing "through tax dollars" these idiots !!!!!!!!!!!!
There's room for you here in Nevada! Ive written California off a long time ago.
Sad part is that some of these props, bills and laws trickle past California and move to other states and then on to the federal level for everyone. I really don't know if any place is really all that safe from some of these movements anymore. There aren't many states that can look back in time in their own state and can say they don't have a prop, bill or law in resent times that don't reflect these movements. I just don't think anyone should feel completely safe from them. Less is surly better in some states but if something doesen't change.... Well let's just say not much surprises me these days....
What's new!? I'm not surprised either. Barns and other similar copper alloy bullets are going to do extremely well from ca hunters in the coming years. Don't get me wrong, any ban is bad, but have you guys seen the other gun rights attacks? even worse! If anyone is a sportsman or owns a firearm in this state, our freedom's are dwindling away.
-NRA Life Member
California seems to have more than it's fair share of do-gooders with too much time on their hands and too many rich sponsors and voters with no reason, logic, common sense or connection with reality.
Ah, the nostalgic aroma of a yak dung stove brewing up some tea full of herbs best left untranslated.
From the Zen Backpacking Site
What really bothers me about this is there is no proof at all that lead bullets are doing any harm to anything and from what I have read things that are dieing from lead posining (other then from a well placed bullet) like the condors are getting it from things like garbage, old batteries, ect. This is a flat out attack on hunting and nothing else.
Here is the latest version of the bill:
Note, this now includes rimfire ammunition. If you think .22 LR was expensive before, just wait!
(a) Nonlead ammunition, as determined by the commission, shall be required when taking all wildlife, including game mammals, game birds, nongame birds, and nongame mammals, with any firearm.
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This lesson covers simplifying rational expressions by eliminating common factors.
Simplifying Rational Expressions Interactive
To activate prior knowledge, make personal connections, reflect on key concepts, encourage critical thinking, and assess student knowledge on the topic prior to reading using a Quickwrite.
To organize ideas, increase comprehension, synthesize learning, demonstrate understanding of key concepts, and reinforce vocabulary using a Quickwrite.


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EPA & Partners Metadata Training
Introductory Training: The introductory training will provide attendees with an introduction to the FGDC standard and FGDC compliancy as well as how to use various tools (e.g., a metadata implementation, templates, and editors [specifically the use of the EPA Metadata Editor]) to improve metadata production. This session will also introduce the North American Profile (NAP) of the ISO 19115/19139 standard and will discuss how it relates to the FGDC CSDGM. This session is designed for users who do not have a lot of knowledge about the FGDC standard and its structure or about creating an implementation, using templates or using the EPA Metadata Editor (EME). It is also intended for users who would like to know more about the NAP of the ISO 19139/19115. It does not cover why someone should develop metadata or what the business case for metadata is; it is assumed that most users already know they want to create metadata and need more information on that process.
Sep 09, 2008
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There will be 3 different courses (introductory, intermediate, and EME 3.0 specifically), each of which will have 2 offerings. The sessions are currently scheduled for the following dates and times:
Web-based sessions (1-3 PM EDT):
August 19, 2008 - Introductory (1st offering)
August 26, 2008 - Intermediate (1st offering)
September 09, 2008 - Introductory (2nd offering)
September 16, 2008 - Intermediate (2nd offering)
October 7, 2008 - Using the new EME (1st offering)
October 14, 2008 - Using the new EME (2nd offering)
On-site Session (EPA Headquarters in Washington DC):
October 21, 2008 (9:30 - 12:00) - Introductory/New EME
October 21, 2008 (1:00 - 3:30) - Intermediate/New EME
The training will be conducted as a series of 2-hour web-ex sessions between August and October, with a single on-site one-day session being held in Washington DC on October 21, 2008. It is being conducted jointly by FGDC, EPA, NCDENR, and Innovate!, Inc. and is funded by the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) Cooperative Agreements Program (CAP). Any interested party is invited to attend.
Web Conference URL: http://portal.epa.gov/webconference
Conference Key: 2774
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THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, Aug. 15, 2012 -
David Royse, The News Service of Florida
U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns, in Congress since 1989, was on the verge of being ousted by a tea party challenger Tuesday in a stunning outcome in a GOP primary in north Florida.
Stearns, who was criticized for breaking a 1988 promise to serve only six terms, hasn't generally had problems in past elections. But with all but a few precincts reporting, little-known veterinarian Ted Yoho appeared on the verge of defeating him.
Yoho, a large animal veterinarian from Gainesville, was ahead of Stearns by more than 750 votes in the sprawling, mostly rural district stretching from the Gulf coast west of Ocala north to the Georgia line and east to the outer suburbs of Jacksonville.
If the results stand, and it appeared they would, Yoho will have a three-way race in November, with Democrat J.R. Gaillot of Fleming Island, and no party candidate Philip Dodds of Alachua.
"We had a message that resonated with the common man," Yoho told the News Service. "We've had enough... Had enough of Washington standing in the way of job creation, had enough of politicians undermining our constitution and had enough of the career politicians, who've created this mess, insisting they're the only ones who can get us out of this."
The race also ended, for now at least, the political career of state Sen. Steve Oelrich, R-Cross Creek, who finished third in the primary. Clay County Clerk of Courts James Jett also was in the race, but drew less than 15 percent of the vote.
Stearns found himself running in some unfamiliar geographic territory after this year's once-a-decade redistricting process. His old Sixth Congressional District included Stearns' hometown of Ocala and also stretched more into the Jacksonville area.
In the new, more-rural district, the outsider Yoho appears to have struck a chord with Republican voters, drawing on tea party support and running against Stearns as a "career politician." Yoho's only ad featured suit-clad politicians wallowing in mud and feeding out of pig trough.
Stearns' opponents also painted him as a consummate Washington insider, noting that he was actually born in Washington, D.C. and educated at George Washington University.
The race was a bit heated - Stearns also faced an accusation of trying to get Jett out of the race, which he strongly denied, and also faced allegations involving his wife's job.
Stearns, 71, has most recently been notable as the chairman of the House Energy subcommittee that has been investigating the Solyndra scandal.


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I've noticed Outlook Zimbra connector users have their delivery name headers changed.
for example, before we were running zimbra just POP3 iMail the header looked like this
From: Tom Sawyer <email@example.com>
To: 'Mark Warner' <email@example.com>
So within Outlook the inbox would display the person's name, not their email address.
Now it's
From: <email@example.com>
To: "'Mark Warner'" <email@example.com>
I've gotten a number of complaints since our rollout regarding this. Apple Mail users are just fine when sending as they aren't using the ZConnector.
Any ideas? or perhaps a bugzilla entry?


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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - Spencer Hawes had 21 points and 14
rebounds in the Philadelphia 76ers' 78-61 win over the Orlando Magic.
Jrue Holiday added 13 points and 14 assists for the Sixers, who have gone 4-1
so far on their eight-game homestand.
The 61 points allowed was a season low.
Sixers forward Thaddeus Young left the game in the middle of the second
quarter with a strained left hamstring when he was attempting to steal a
rebound from Magic forward Gustavo Ayon. Young did not return.
E'Twaun Moore netted 18 points to lead Orlando, which tied a season-high with
its 10th straight loss.
Orlando shot just 32.9 percent (16-of-79) from the floor.
The Magic trailed 42-35 at the break and pulled within three after beginning
the third on a 7-2 flurry, but the Sixers countered with a 14-1 run to seize
control of the contest.
Hawes had seven points during the surge, which was capped on Arnett Moultrie's
jumper to make it 58-42 in favor of Philadelphia late in the frame before the
home team took a 60-46 lead into the final period.
The margin reached its apex at 20 in the fourth.
Philly opened up a 20-6 advantage in the opening stanza and led 28-16 after a
quarter of play.
Game Notes
Hawes tallied his seventh double-double of the season ... Nick Young recorded
15 points, six rebounds and four steals for Philly ... Nikola Vucevic
registered nine points and 14 boards for Orlando.
The Sports Network


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A Return to Whole Earth Common Sense
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When a new book by Stewart Brand hits the shelves I sit up and take notice. When it deals with climate change it really gets my attention. What does the old master have to add to the debate?
It Will Stimulate Your Mind
Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto doesn't disappoint. It's a great read and it's thought provoking. Be prepared to re-examine your assumptions concerning nuclear power and genetic engineering (to name just two things).
Science Doesn't Have to Be Scary
This book is a particularly good antidote to the atmosphere of fear and pessimism that seems to accompany any discussion of science. If you want to remind yourself how and where all this started you might want to grab a copy of The (Updated) Last Whole Earth Catalog: Access To Tools.
Author Bio:
Joe Toschik is a Half Moon Bay librarian who has lived and worked on the Coast for about 17 years. A former Air Force meteorologist, he is still a weather nut. His hobbies include photography and walking the Coastal Trail and his favorite quote right now is as follows: "Fortunately we're not in control."...Willie Nelson
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Bus, train & metro
Read about the different ways to get to and from Copenhagen Airport with public transportation
By bus to and from the airport
There are several buslines to and from the center of Copenhagen. There are also free terminal busses which run frequently between terminals in Copenhagen Airport.
By train to and from the airport
The ticket office is located in Terminal 3 above the railway station. There are lifts and travolators between the platforms and Terminal 3. You can take the free shuttle bus which runs between parking lot P1 and Terminal 3, where the station is located. The bus journey lasts about 5 minutes.
By Metro to and from the airport
The Metro station is located at the end of Terminal 3 and is covered by the roof of the terminal. The Metro operates at 4-6 minutes' intervals during the day and evening hours and at 15-20 minutes' intervals during the night. The travel time from Nørreport Station in central Copenhagen to the airport is 15 minutes.
By taxi to and from the airport
There are both drop-off zones when you get take a taxi to the Airport in Terminals 2 and 3. If you wish to take a taxi from the airport, you can do it from terminal 3. If you need to go to Sweden by taxi you should go to the pick up zone at terminal 3.


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In just a matter of days, KCON makes its way back the City of Angels to celebrate all things hallyu. This year's two-day convention will be filled with workshops and panels and culminate in a star-studded concert and filming of the popular Korean music show, M Countdown.
Excited yet? We know we are!
But just in case you aren't yet, us here at Audrey wanted to give you taste of what to expect for this year's show through our musical go-to guide of some of this year's featured artists!
The newest boy group to come out of mega-label SM Entertainment (and an Audrey favorite!), EXO is a 12-member Korean-Chinese band made up of two subgroups, EXO-K and EXO-M, who promote in both Korea and China. Though they just debuted last year, they have made a name for themselves in the K-Pop industry, already winning an Mnet Asian Music Award (MAMA) for "Best New Asian Act."
For their latest comeback, the two sub-groups have reunited and have gained notice with their cool, R&B-inspired single "Growl."
Other notables: "XOXO (Korean Ver.)," "Don't Go"
Starting his training at YG Entertainment at the tender age of 13, G-Dragon is known as a K-Pop multi-hyphenate as the leader, a rapper and producer of mega-popular boy group Big Bang. Alongside projects with Big Bang as well as a duo project with fellow Big Bang rapper T.O.P., GD launched his solo career in 2009 with the release of his first album. After his hugely successful "One of a Kind" world tour this past year, he has recently announced the release of his third solo record, "Coup D'Etat," which will have a feature from hip-hop heavyweight, Missy Elliott.
Other notables: "Missing You (ft. Kim Yuna of Jaurim)," "Light It Up (ft. Tablo & Dok2)"
Debuting in 2010 with TOP Media (the media company founded by Andy of K-Pop legends, Shinhwa), Teen Top broke onto the scene with their first single, "Clap." With a string of hits under their belt, including "Supa Love" and "Crazy," the young teen idols will be releasing their new album, "Class," in the coming weeks.
"Supa Luv"
Other notables: "Clap," "Be Ma Girl"
With a distinct electronic pop sound, f(x) has become known as one of the hottest girl groups in K-Pop today. With songs like "NU ABO," "Hot Summer," and "Electric Shock," the girls are nothing short of a K-Pop powerhouse. Composed of members Luna, Krystal, Amber, Sulli, and Victoria, this SM Entertainment quintet has continued to surprise and delight fans with their unique style.
"Electric Shock"
Other notables: "Nu ABO," "Hot Summer"
Henry Lau, known just as Henry, is multi-talented member of Super Junior's Chinese sub-group, Super Junior-M. Knowing a wide range of languages, including English, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese and French, this 23-year old has a penchant for music. He is able to play both the violin and piano and has composed songs. Earlier this year, he released his first solo mini-album, "Trap" and has just released the song "1-4-3" featuring fellow SM Town family member, Amber of f(x).
Other notables: "1-4-3 (Acoustic ft. Chanyeol of EXO)," Henry Playing Trap & Chopin on Piano
From JYP/Big Hit Entertainment comes 2AM, a popular ballad group made up of members Seulong, Changmin, Jo Kwon and Jinwoon. Winning their first Mutizen award in 2010 for "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die," they have melted hearts with their sweet harmonies and outstanding voices. Earlier this year, they made their Korean comeback with the release of their second full-length album "One Spring Day."
"Can't Let You Go Even If I Die"
Other notables: "I Was Wrong," "You Wouldn't Answer My Call"
At just 16 years old, Yu Seung Woo first began to catch people's attention when he appeared on Mnet's popular singing audition program, Superstar K4. His soothing guitar playing and gentle voice have made many a fan, especially on tracks like "You and I" and "Hello," off of his recently released album, "First Outing."
"You and I"
Other notables: "TroubleMaker (Cover, starts at 1:02)," "Gangnam Style (PSY Cover, Superstar K4)," "I Love You (2NE1 Cover, ft. Kim Jung Hwan)"
This team, made up of long-time friends Choiza and Gaeko, have become one of the most respected acts in South Korea's hip-hop scene. Active since 2003, they have released a number of hit albums, including "Taxi Driver" and "Enlightened."
"Hot Wings (ft. Hyorin of Sistar)"
Other notables: "Without You," "Trust Me (ft. Supreme Team)"
As the only female rapper to have six platinum albums, to say that Missy Elliott is a major player in the hip-hop scene is an understatement. A five-time Grammy Award-winner, the rapper-producer-singer-songwriter has sold over 30 million records worldwide. With a discography that boasts six albums and 70 singles (including 43 features), including hits like "Work It," "The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)," and "One Minute Man." Her connection to the K-Pop scene? She's recently collaborated on G-Dragon's latest album, to be released at the end of this month.
"Work It"
Other notables: "Lose Control," "Get Your Freak On"
A former member of '90s dance duo Clon, DJ Koo is a popular electro-house DJ who made his debut in 2003. Playing festivals like Miami's Ultra Music Festival, DJ Koo has demonstrated his immense skill and creativity in arranging, mixing and producing electronic dance hits, even mixing for some of K-Pop's biggest names including f(x) and SHINee. In 2013, he released his latest single, "BOB BOB DEE LALA."
Other notables: "K-Pop Shuffle Remix," "Electric Shock (Intro Remix ft. DJ Koo)"
As a finalist on the 11th season of American Idol, Heejun Han caught America's attention with his soulful voice and funny antics. Recently singing with Polaris Entertainment in Korea, he will soon be releasing a single in the US entitled "Bring the Love Back" with Pusha T.
Other notables: "How Deep Is Your Love," "Treasure"
Who are you most excited to see this year? Let us know in the comments below!


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ATLANTA -- Georgia Gulf Corp. will changes its name to Axiall Corp. when its $2 billion acquisition of PPG Industries Inc.'s chlor-alkali and derivatives business closes.
It will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "AXLL."
The company said it its new name is based on the word "axial," which refers to the formation of an axis and is used often in chemistry to describe bonds and flow.
"The new name is the result of more than five months of effort and creativity by a group of employees from both Georgia Gulf and PPG," said Paul Carrico, Georgia Gulf president and CEO, in a statement. "The new and distinctive brand represents a clear break from the legacy names of the two businesses, and gives us the flexibility to enter new markets, make future acquisitions, and diversify our portfolio without the need to rebrand our organization."
Georgia Gulf is an Atlanta-based building materials and chemicals company.
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Max J. Stevens
Max J. Stevens, 90, Kinglsey, died December 18, 2012. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kingsley First Congregational Church at 1 pm on saturday, December 29, 2012. Rev. Bob Blair officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Rohde Funeral Home of Kingsley. Online expression of sentiment may be sent to www.rohdefh.com.
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SOUTH ST. LOUIS, MO (KSDK) -- Detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying a man suspected of robbing a local Walgreens.
The suspect entered the Walgreens on the 5500 block of South Grand around 11:00 Saturday morning. He is described as a white male and is believed to be the same person who robbed the Walgreens at 7339 Gravois and 3822 South Kingshighway earlier this week.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers or The Saint Louis Metro Police Department at 314-444-0100.
NewsChannel 5 will bring you any new information as it becomes available.


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Because Alterna realizes that great hair doesn't end with a shampoo and conditioner, the company has developed top quality styling aids that complement the items among Alterna's offerings. Alterna Hair Sprays put the finishing touch on any hair style. Just as with all of its products, Alterna Hair Sprays contain gentle, beneficial ingredients that won't damage the hair or compromise hair that is colored or has received other chemical treatments. Alterna Hair Sprays were developed to help preserve hair styles throughout the day and stand up to wind, rain and humidity. Because everyone's hair is different, Alterna Hair Sprays were developed with different formulas for different hair types and concerns.
The goal of Alterna Hair Sprays is to enhance and hold beautifully achieved styles. Alterna Hair Sprays should make the hair look as good at the beginning of the day as it looked first thing in the morning.
Alterna Caviar Working Hair Spray enhances aging hair by bathing every strand in age fighting properties. The formula provides a dry, flexible hold that lasts all day without the stiff and sticky feel of other hair sprays. Alterna Caviar Working Hair Spray is actually healthy for the hair, making it stronger and more pliable. This spray holds up well in humid environments.
There is also another option in the Alterna Caviar line; Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Extra Hold Hair Spray . While some like a light, soft hold, others like to amp up the control. Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Extra Hold Hair Spray provides maximum hold without stiffness. As with all of the products in the Alterna Caviar line, this hair spray improves the look and condition of aging hair to leave in a healthier state.
If you are already a fan of the Alterna Hemp products, you will love Alterna Hemp with Organics Volume Lock with organic botanicals that add strength to the hair and protect it against damage. Alterna Hemp with Organics Volume Lock helps protect colored hair from fading. It provides extra volume and control for full, beautiful hair that lasts for hours and hours. Another popular trait is the quick drying formula.


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A Brief Summer In Milwaukee
The Woodworking Shows traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin this last weekend and just a little less than a two hour drive northeast of my home. Hard to believe, though, that I could go from below freezing temps to the tropics in that short a time. Read more
Categories: Interesting Woodworkers We've Met, Tool News and New Tools, Woodworking Show Reports | Tags: Big Blue, Don and Ron Angelo, Jim Heavey, Micro-Kerf 40, Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, The Woodworking Shows, Total Saw Solution, Wisconsin Woodworkers Guild, WOOD Magazine Traveling Ambassador
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It's that time of the year again….tractors, and trailers are making their way from the Bogs of Ireland laiden with turf for the long winter ahead… Most of that turf was machine cut, as has been the practice for decades now – but today in Daingean Co. Offaly we're stepping back in time and re-introducing the slean ! The National Turf Cutting Championships are taking place today in Daingean, Co. Offaly at 12 noon.
We all love strawberries in summertime - but many of us ask why don't they taste like they used to? Strawberries are available in Irish supermarkets year round but they are grown in Spain or as far as the US,and cheap imports from Holland have sent many Irish fruit growers out of business. Food reporter Suzanne Campbell visited John Green in Gorey County Wexford who farms potatoes, soft fruit and has twenty two acres of strawberries under tunnels....
The IFA has a strong message for Minister Coveney ahead of the CAP decisions in Luxembourg next week
Speech Broadcaster of the Year Damien O'Reilly and the CountryWide team feature the events, people and happenings that bring colour and life to communities, towns and villages across the country.
Presenter: Damien O'Reilly
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|Extension Corner
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Avoid the 'boo-boos' this Halloween
Halloween is among the top three holidays producing the most emergency room visits, according to a nine-year study of pediatric emergency room visits between 1997 and 2006.
Most of the injuries were to the finger or hand with 33.3 percent being lacerations and 20.1 percent being fractures. The greatest portion of total injuries at 30.3 percent, were sustained by children, ages 10-14.
Therefore, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons asks children and adults to take some simple precautions to remain safe for Halloween. Here are safety tips to remember as the whole family gets ready to celebrate:
1. Children should not carve pumpkins. However, some carving devices or kits can be used by older children with adult supervision. Young children can have fun emptying the seeds instead of carving. Think about painting pumpkins instead of carving, as well. Remember to wash all pumpkins with soap and water before they are carved because bacteria may be on the surface of the pumpkin and can be ingested accidentally, causing severe illness.
2. Remember to use a pumpkin carving kit or knives specially designed for carving, as they are designed to not get stuck in the pumpkin.
To read more of this article, contact the Enterprise office about an e-Subscription. 970-854-2811


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Hank Aaron Award Voting
Who leads the team in games played this season?**
Well, if you answered outfielder David DeJesus, you are right as David has logged playing time in 128 of the Royals 130 games in 2007.
"My priority was being on the field for 162 games," he recently told mlb.com's Conor Nicholl. "I want to be a guy that they can count on."
Mission accomplished, right? Pretty sure that's one reason why DeJesus has been chosen as Kansas City's nominee for Major League Baseball's Hank Aaron Award. This season, David has been one of the most consistent offensive players for the team. Through the first 128 games this season, the Royals have a 34-27 record when DeJesus, who has totaled 88 runs this season, scores and a 22-45 mark when he doesn't cross home plate. He leads the club with 37 multi-hit games including 13 3-hit performances. He's batting a solid .372 (16-for-43) with runners in scoring position and two outs. The offensive stat rambling could go on for the 27-year-old…
Fans can vote for DeJesus now through Sept. 14 for the award. The field is then narrowed down to 10 finalists and then fans are asked to vote again from Sept. 18-30 for their two top players – one from each league. The winners are presented the awards before Game 4 of the World Series. So, Royals fans, don't forget to cast your ballots for David DeJesus as our 2007 Hank Aaron Award winner!
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