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(CBS NEWS) -- Congress returns to work in Washington this week with a to-do list worthy of an overworked single mom, but the issue likely to get the most attention is the so-called "fiscal cliff." As the issue encompasses the entire federal budget and much of the tax code, the outcome of the negotiations will impact most Americans.
With just over a month until the New Year, when the policies constituting the fiscal cliff are scheduled to go into effect, negotiations between President Obama and Congress resume this week and the political jockeying continued in earnest.
In a report released this morning, the White House is predicting economic strain if tax cuts for middle-class families aren't extended. The report by the Council of Economic Advisers and the National Economic Council says taxes on middle-class families will go up $2,200 per year if current tax rates expire and that $200 billion of consumer spending would be lost. In a direct challenge to Republicans who are calling for holding off on raising tax rates for the nation's wealthiest, the White House adds, "There is no reason to hold the middle class hostage while we debate tax cuts for the highest income earners."
On Sunday, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R.-S.C., joined a chorus of Republicans - led by House Speaker John Boehner before Thanksgiving - indicating that he is willing to allow the federal government to take in more tax revenue by limiting some tax deductions and loopholes. He drew the line, however, like most other Republicans, at raising tax rates.
"Republicans should put revenue on the table. We're this far in debt. We don't generate enough revenue. Capping deductions will help generate revenue. Raising tax rates will hurt job creation," Graham said.
Meanwhile, Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., repeated the position of many Democrats who say the wealthy should pay a higher tax rate. "Let the rates go up to 39 [percent]. Let us also take a look at the deductions. Let's make sure that revenue is an integral part of deficit reduction," said Durbin. The current tax rate for the wealthiest Americans was lowered during the Bush administration to 35 percent. Tax rates for the wealthy - and all Americans - are set to increase January 1 if Congress doesn't act.
But taxes are not the only elephant in the room in regard to the "fiscal cliff": it also includes $1.2 trillion (over 10 years) in automatic cuts to domestic and defense spending that would impact every government program except for Social Security, Medicaid and most of Medicare. Both sides agree that federal spending can be reduced, but the debate over the specifics of what to cut promises to be just as difficult of a negotiation as taxes.
Even though the retirement and health care programs for the poor and retired are not part of the "fiscal cliff," it has become a major part of the discussion as they consume more than one-third of the federal budget - and their share of the budget pie is on the rise.
"I will violate the pledge, long story short, for the good of the country, only if Democrats will do entitlement reform," Graham said Sunday, referring to anti-tax advocate Grover Norquist's pledge that many Republicans have signed vowing not to raise taxes.
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I was thinking about all things caramel apple today, and the first thing that popped into my mind was caramel apple pops. Remember those suckers that have a tart apple center with sticky caramel wrapped around the outside? As a child of the '90s, I've certainly had my share of this candy, which first hit the Holyoke Elementary School scene when they came out in 1995.
The original caramel apple was invented in the 1950s by Dan Walker, a sales representative for Kraft Foods. Nowadays, caramel apples aren't just for little trick-or-treaters any more but are found in gourmet food stores and rolled in just about anything you can imagine.
These are only a couple of examples of the way we've incorporated this sticky combination into our foods. From pies and cheesecakes to drinks and muffins, caramel and apples are everywhere!
The Snickers Caramel Apple Salad (found at chef-in-training.com) is a fun take on the sweet treat, and, you'll be happy to know, it's just about one of the easiest things you will ever make! All you have to do is chop, chop, chop some apples and Snickers candy bars and throw them in a Cool Whip/vanilla pudding/milk base. Drizzle some caramel and that's it! You're done! And it's pretty delicious, too!
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It's all about Ana.
The tennis world has a new queen as Ana Ivanovic defeated Russian Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-3 in a highly competitive match for the 2008 Roland Garros crown, becoming the first Serbian woman to win a Grand Slam and the first Serbian ever to be ranked world no. 1. To have those two moments happen simultaneously is astounding. Her time has arrived.
In her post-match presser, Ana said about the great win:
I feel so happy. I have no words to describe that. But Grand Slam, winning Grand Slam is something I dreamt since I was a little kid, so achieving that goal, it's very thrilling.
You know, you work so hard and you're, off the court, on the court, and you put so much effort into it. I loved the game and I enjoy playing, so this is the best reward I can get.
It's something ‑‑ it's my incentive, you know, to keep working hard, and, you know, win more of these trophies.
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BETTENDORF, Iowa – The second leg of the 2008 Cyclone Tailgate Tour took the Iowa State contingent to the Quad Cities and for the second-straight stop Cyclone fans came out in droves. A crowd of over 1,000 strong joined the celebration at Mel Foster Realty in Bettendorf on Thursday.
The Iowa State coaches and staff had an eventful day, making stops at Hayes Elementary School, the Handicapped Development Center and The Friendly House in Davenport before heading to Bettendorf for the evening.
The morning opened with a stop at Hayes Elementary School, where kindergarten through fifth graders greeted ISU head women's basketball coach and Davenport native Bill Fennelly, who celebrated his birthday a day earlier, with a stirring rendition of "Happy Birthday." After a brief program, coaches and staff went into the classroom and read Hello, Cy to the children before answering a wide variety of questions posed by the students.
"It speaks highly of the people at Iowa State and what they did for our school today," said Tom Knight, a physical education teacher at Hayes. "It was a great thing for our students and we really appreciate them coming out and visiting with us."
After a short break for lunch, the tour continued with a stop at the Handicapped Development Center, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to plan, establish and operate programs which provide opportunities and assistance to persons with disabilities.
An educational tour of the center provided staff with the chance to interact with the disabled clients of the center, as well as view the day-to-day operations of the facility, which includes work opportunities and life skill development.
The next stop took the contingent to The Friendly House, an after school program for area children that seeks to provide support and resources to local neighborhoods.
The highlight of the visit was a half-court shot drained by men's basketball coach Greg McDermott, which drew a rousing ovation from the nearly 75 kids in attendance. Following a short program led by Jamie Pollard, the kids had a chance to play one-on-one with the coaches and get autographs from the entire staff.
At the tailgate tour itself, fans mingled and took pictures with ISU coaches and staff while the children enjoyed playing on inflatable toys. Those in attendance had the opportunity to win great door prizes, ranging from ISU golf accessory sets to 2008-09 wrestling season tickets.
Athletics Director Jamie Pollard opened the program and urged Cyclone fans to continue the push for 1-in-10 alumni joining the Cyclone Club.
"It is really great to come here and see all the families and kids at this site," said Pollard. "What we need to do is keep building on that like we have done. What is happening is that this is truly becoming a Cyclone State.
"A year ago we began a campaign to get 1-in-10 alumni in every county in Iowa to join the Cyclone Club and when we started we had 10 counties. After one year we have increased that to 28 counties and that is outstanding."
Pollard also encouraged fans to pick up the new "I Chose the Cyclones" yard signs, which are available for free at each tour stop, and display them proudly.
The tailgate tour will continue June 3-6 with stops in Waterloo, Mason City and Minneapolis, Minn., respectively.


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GEORGETOWN — Visiting our nation's Capital is a much different experience after you've just biked 75 miles.
The buildings look bigger. The grass seems greener. The food tastes better.
And the people actually seem nice.
I experienced Washington, D.C., in a unique fashion this summer — by bike. My trek started in Shepherdstown, W.Va., and ran 75 miles east along the historic C&O Canal Towpath, which ends in Georgetown, not far from the White House.
Now some might be wondering: Why bike 75 miles anywhere when you can just get in the car and drive? Especially when you have to turn around and bike the 75 miles back to the original destination the next day, and it's 90 degrees out?
For me, it was the challenge. As an avid mountain biker, it was a chance to experience something new, a test of my endurance and, most importantly, will power.
The towpath itself — which runs from Georgetown to Cumberland, Md. — is about 10 feet wide and consists of packed dirt and gravel, and it's relatively flat along its 185-mile length. The only rises occur at the more than 70 locks that exist on the canal, which served to transport passengers and goods by mule-drawn canal boats from 1850 until the early 1920s.
The towpath is part of the C&O Canal National Historic Park. According to the National Park Service, after being out of operation since the 1920s, the canal was going to be filled and made into a parkway. In 1954, however, U.S. Supreme Court Justice William Douglas organized a successful movement to save the canal and convert it into its current day recreation format.
That format has proven to be very successful as bikers, hikers and joggers utilize the towpath each day. The canal itself also is still in use from Washington to Great Falls, Va., as kayakers and fishermen alike enjoy its natural serenity.
What makes the path most accessible for those looking for a long-distance jaunt is the fact that there are public campgrounds located about every five miles. There also is an operating water pump at every campsite, and the water is safe to drink, as it is tested weekly by Park Service rangers.
Having water available is especially important during the summer months, as I can attest. I drained two 24-ounce water bottles and a 100-ounce water reservoir from my backpack about every 30 miles, so not having to find a convenience store to replenish my supply was a definite plus.
My journey began in Shepherdstown, just west of the Antietam National Battlefield in Sharpsburg, Md. This section of the path receives plenty of use from the local residents, as it provides some interesting views of the battlefield and also crosses the Antietam Aqueduct, which carries travelers over Antietam Creek.
A Civil War buff could spend a day just puttering around Antietam on his or her bike, as there are several ways to reach the battlefield from the path. A historic marker along the path at mile 75 is the Killiansburg Cave, which is located just above the towpath. This cave provided shelter to Sharpsburg residents during the battle of Antietam.
The top speed on the path for bikers is 15 mph, but it's rare that one will achieve that speed on a consistent basis, as the somewhat rough terrain is constantly working against you. A pace of 9-10 mph is more feasible, as food and water stops also will impact one's overall time. I averaged about 9 mph, which allowed me to soak in my surroundings — including the numerous lock houses that still stand — while also making decent time.
After Shepherdstown, the path runs to Harpers Ferry, W.Va., then on to Brunswick, Md. A section of the Appalachian Trail on South Mountain also crosses the path here, which leads to plenty of hikers. There's also a footbridge over the Potomac that leads to Harpers Ferry at the 60-mile mark that makes for some interesting views of the river.
The next 10 to 15 miles of towpath are much the same, as the trees do their best to block out the sunlight and give some semblance of shade. A train that runs from Brunswick to a nearby power plant — and my trusty IPOD — were the only things that made this section of path bearable.
The Monocacy Aqueduct at mile 42 is the next big feature on the path. This impressive structure carries travelers across the Monocacy River and, at 400 feet long, is the largest aqueduct on the canal.
At mile 35 is Whites Ferry, which takes cars across the Potomac to Leesburg, Va. This is a great stop just off the path as there is a convenience store/diner that cooks up some of the best grilled cheese around.
The scenery from mile 35 to mile 14 is pretty much the same — trees, stagnant canal water, squirrels (they were everywhere) and the occasional snake. There's not much traffic on this section of the path until you get near mile 14, at Great Falls, Va.
The Great Falls of the Potomac River itself is worth the price of the trip. Just a short walk from the path yields a whitewater lover's dream setting for kayaking. The river in this area is very rough, as massive rocks similar to what one would find at Coopers Rock State Park lead to some world-class whitewater. During a 45-minute stay, I watched about a dozen kayakers test their mettle on the rocks and fast water. The exhilaration displayed on their faces made me want to jump in and take a run myself.
From Great Falls, the trip to Georgetown is rather uneventful, as by this time I was ready to get off the bike for the evening and get some solid food in my body. My spirits lifted as I headed past Georgetown University and reached the end of my destination.
I headed back after a good night's rest. Unfortunately for me, the rigors of the ride there had taken their toll on my hide, so the journey home contained many a grimace as I sat in the saddle.
Other than pain, the ride back was uneventful (except for my IPOD's battery dying about halfway there), as the Potomac River served as my lone traveling companion for 95 percent of the trip. I did meet a father and his 11-year-old daughter who lived near Arlington, Va., who were biking the path as part of their summer vacation.
This twosome had started at the other end of the towpath at Cumberland, Md., and had spent more than a week covering the entire 185 miles of the trail.
I spent about an hour with them between Whites Ferry and Great Falls, about 20 miles from their final destination.
"My wife is picking us up in Georgetown," the father, Robert, said. "This is something we decided to do on summer break this year, and it's been quite the event."
The remainder of the day passed with me pedaling away in the 90-degree heat, until I (finally) reached Shepherdstown — tired, smelly and hungry.
As I ponder the trip now, it's amazing to think how many people spent their lives working the towpath, either as a lockmaster or a hand to tend the mules.
Or how many people sat in a canal boat for days to reach Cumberland.
If you're ever near a section of the canal towpath, take a day — even an hour — and enjoy it.
You won't regret it.
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Photos by John McCabe - One of the most impressive structures on the C&O Canal Towpath is the Monocacy Aqueduct, which carries travelers across the Monocacy River.


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Bradshaw hoping it's his time
David Bradshaw is at peace with his game.
"I'm pretty comfortable with my golf swing,'' the six-time West Virginia Open champion said in a phone interview last week from Jefferson County.
"My game is starting to get pretty complete, which is nice. I'm not doing a whole lot of searching. Right now I seem to be on a roll.''
Bradshaw is putting together his best season yet as a professional, and the timing couldn't be better.
The Bakerton resident, who turned pro 61/2 years ago, was runner-up in this year's Open and followed that up this past week with his biggest payday yet, taking the Frank B. Fuhrer Jr. Invitational and its $30,000 first-place prize.
Bradshaw then finished tied for 11th in Thursday's Greenbrier Classic pre-qualifier at Glade Springs, earning a spot in today's qualifier, where four golfers will advance to this week's PGA Tour event.
Bradshaw wrestled with his approach last year in spite of playing in two PGA events, a pair of Web.com Tour tournaments and one eGolf Professional Tour event.
"I feel like my game has taken a 180 from last year,'' he said. "Last year my game was just incomplete. I was just fighting my way around a golf course.
"You can do that in the Monday qualifiers and the mini-tour events, but when you get to a [PGA] Tour-level golf course, it's just so difficult if you're game isn't solid from end to end. It's going to eat you up and it did. I just found a way to get through the year.''
Bradshaw took a break from competition last autumn to clear his head.
"It gives you a chance to kind of start over,'' he said. "I was headed down the wrong road.''
Bradshaw, who resides near San Diego during the golf season, regrouped and found his passion again this spring as the head coach of the 16-member boys golf team at La Costa Canyon High School in Carlsbad, Calif.
"Those kids play for fun because they love golf,'' he said. "I really liked it. I had so much fun with the kids. In that world, it's more about the camaraderie and making sure everyone is enjoying golf and getting the most out of it.''
The gig also allowed Bradshaw to refine his game.
"I would play with them,'' he said. "I was staying competitive. I was playing tournament golf without playing in any tournaments. They beat me one time. I had to shoot some low numbers to do it. I had a couple of kids who could break par.''
Once Bradshaw began entering tournaments again in late spring, his game took off.
He took second in a mini-tour event in California then missed qualifying for the U.S. Open earlier this month by four strokes in a 36-hole sectional qualifier in San Francisco in which 130 golfers were vying for seven spots.
Bradshaw hopes the uptick continues at today's Greenbrier Classic qualifier, where he has been seemingly snake-bitten. He lost out on the final qualifying spot as part of a five-way playoff in 2010 and a six-way playoff in 2011.
"Obviously the biggest thing would be to get into the Greenbrier and have a good showing there,'' he said. "I certainly like Glade Springs and I've played historically well there. It's going to come down to a few shots. You have to keep your fingers crossed and hope it's your time.''
All signs seem to be indicating this could be the breakthrough Bradshaw has been waiting for.
"You just do the best you can and wait,'' he said. "I've come so close I feel like it's right there. I feel like I can reach out and touch it.
"I have continually gotten better year after year. Hopefully that's good enough. You hope however good you are, it can take you to the next level. I hope it's my time. I feel ready mentally and physically.''
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A day after Virginia Senate Republicans staged a surprise reapportionment of all 40 Senate districts, it was met by ominous warnings from Democrats and nervous dismay by the state's Republican governor and House Republicans.
On a party-line power play Monday, the Senate's 20 Republicans struck with one of the 20 Senate Democrats absent and abruptly amended a House bill that previously made minor technical adjustments to House districts.
Sen. John Watkins' amendment - never vetted by a committee - adds a sixth majority-black district but substantially strengthens the number of GOP districts.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., (WUSA) -- Kraft is recalling 735,000 cases of its Kraft, Polly-O String Cheese and Polly-O String Cheese Twists.
The company says the cheese spoils and discolors before the expiration date.
The date codes on the package are from October 25, 2013 through February 11, 2014.
For people who have purchased any of these products, Kraft wants you to return it to the store for an exchange or a full refund.
FDA Kraft Polly-O String Cheese and Cheese Twists Recall Notice
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of everyone's favorite foundation garment, the brassiere.
According the New York Post, a New Yorker wanted something more comfortable and functional than the typical corset. Mary Phelps Jacob filed the first patent for a bra in February of 1914 and was granted a U.S. patent in November of the same year. She sold the design a short time later for $1,500.
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Jury Hears More from Michael Jackson's Doctors
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A look at key moments this past week in the wrongful death trial in Los Angeles between Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and concert giant AEG Live LLC, and what is expected at court in the week ahead:
Jackson's mother wants a jury to determine that the promoter of Jackson's planned comeback concerts didn't properly investigate Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter by a criminal jury for Jackson's June 2009 death. AEG's attorney says the case is about personal choice, namely Jackson's decision to have Murray serve as his doctor and give him doses of a powerful anesthetic as a sleep aid. Millions, possibly billions, of dollars are at stake.
— Jurors watched the videotaped testimony of Dr. William "Barney" Van Valin II, who was one of Jackson's doctors in the early 2000s. Van Valin said Jackson had a box of the anesthetic propofol in his bedroom at Neverland Ranch and wanted him to administer it to help him sleep. Van Valin refused.
— Van Valin said he stopped treating Jackson for pain issues after realizing the singer was seeing another physician who was also giving him injections of painkillers.
— Dr. Paul Earley, a paid expert, testified that he believed Jackson's life expectancy was diminished because of his prescription drug use, but that he couldn't estimate by how much.
— Earley's opinions were challenged by a plaintiff's attorney, who pointedly questioned him about writing a study on the anesthetic propofol that was paid for by AEG Live. The company paid $52,000 for the study, which Earley insisted was the basis for a small portion of his opinions in the case.
— Videotaped testimony of three of Jackson's doctors who described their treatments of the pop singer, including details of shots of the painkiller Demerol and painful injections into his back to try to alleviate pain from an injury sustained during a concert in the late 1990s.
— "Each time, it's like playing Russian roulette," Earley said of Jackson's usage of propofol in his bedroom without proper medical monitoring equipment and an anesthesiologist present.
— "Unfortunately because of his pain related problems, he was re-exposed to the drugs over and over again," Earley said of Jackson's use of opioid drugs.
— "I told Michael, that's dangerous," Van Valin recalled, referring to Jackson's use of propofol in his home in the early 2000s.
— "He had no fear of the stuff," Van Valin said of Jackson's perception of propofol.
— "Michael would seek out avenues of sleep helpers, and that's another aspect of his secrecy," Dr. Allan Metzger said about Jackson, who he treated for more than 30 years of the singer's life and who said he often wasn't informed of other treatments the singer received.
Jurors will continue to hear videotaped testimony by Metzger and AEG Live is expected to call its final witnesses. When AEG finishes its case, Katherine Jackson's lawyers will begin calling their rebuttal witnesses. The trial is expected to go to the jury by the end of the month.
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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA) -- Consumer Reports has lifted its "Don't Buy" rating from the Monster M7 tablet after the company made updates to the software.
WUSA 9 first gold you about lab tests that showed the tablet repeatedly locked up during use.
The Monster M7 is sold exclusively at Walmart.
Consumer Reports says if you own a Monster M7 tablet and are experiencing problems, go the MyMonsterTablet.com and follow the instructions under the "Firmware Update" tab to get to the latest version of the software.
The consumer group says to also be aware that Monster My tablets currently being sold still have the old software.
The Monster M7 earned 67 out of 100 points in Consumer Reports tests, not enough, the non-profit says, to be recommended.
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Last year, it was revealed that Grand Hustle impresario T.I. had signed on to executive produce Iggy Azalea's impending studio debut The New Classic. Now, in a recent interview with 16Bars.TV, the Australian rapper revealed that T.I. will no longer be working on the album's production.
Iggy explained that her most recent EP Glory featured all of the tracks that she and T.I. worked on together when he was still serving as her debut's executive producer. However, upon hearing the EP's final product, both artists agreed that Iggy should go in a different direction with her sound.
"[T.I.]'s actually not [executive producing my album] anymore," she said. "He was going to be, but originally...all the records that I had on Glory were supposed to be on The New Classic, and he executive produced what ended up being Glory. But as I was making it, I felt like, 'This isn't The New Classic; this is something else. It's not the right sound.' Not that it sounded bad, but it wasn't what The New Classic is in my head…[i]t went good, it was an experience, but after, he said and I said it's better if I just make my own music away [from him] because sometimes being around him, it influences the music I make to be a bit too much of a different sound…[it's] not because I don't love, because I love him."
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Carcharodon megalodon
Session Law 2013-189, signed by governor Pat McCrory on June 26, 2013, gave North Carolina the following state symbols: state fossil, state frog, state salamander, state marsupial, state folk art, and state art medium.
Excerpt from Session Law 2013-189, House Bill 830:
Whereas, the megalodon shark is an extinct shark species that lived over 1.5 million years ago; and
Whereas, the megalodon shark may have reached over 40 feet in length and weighed up to 100 tons; and
Whereas, the megalodon shark had serrated, heart‑shaped teeth that may have grown to over seven inches in length; and
Whereas, fossilized teeth of the megalodon shark have been found in North Carolina and throughout the world...
§ 145-41. State fossil.
The fossilized teeth of the megalodon shark is adopted as the official fossil of the State of North Carolina.
The bill was sponsored by Marilyn Avila (R-Wake), Susan Martin (R-Pitt, Wilson), Pat McElraft (R-Carteret, Jones), and Roger West (R-Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Macon). The idea for an official state fossil originated with an eighth grade science project at the Newport Middle School in Newport, N.C. Science teacher Donna Jones came up with the idea of having a competition in which students created displays for different fossils to select one to try and make the official state fossil. Students suggested sand dollars, starfish, coral, mosasaurs and sea urchins. The students voted on January 11, 2013 and selected the megalodon shark. Social studies teacher Gary Abell then contacted Rep. Pat McElraft, who adopted the idea and added it to House Bill 830, which proposed several new state symbols.
The extinct megalodon shark (Carcharodon megalodon) first appeared during the Neogene period of the Cenozoic Era, about 16 million years ago. It was bigger than a school bus, and their teeth can be as large as 6-7 inches long. Their fossilized teeth can be found on North Carolina beaches and off the coast.
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Burke, Cheryl. "Newport students' project leads to naming of state fossil." Carteret County News-Times. June 29, 2013. http://www.carolinacoastonline.com/news_times/news/article_4aaf2874-e0f9-11e2-94be-0019bb2963f4.html (accessed July 8, 2013).
Leslie, Laura. "Six new state symbols pass House."WRAL.com. May 6, 2013. http://www.wral.com/six-new-state-symbols-pass-house/12417604/ (accessed July 8, 2013).
DeSantis, Larisa R. G. Educators' Guide for Megalodon Largest Shark That Ever Lived. Gainesville, Fla.: Florida Museum of Natural History. 2007. http://www.mdwfp.com/media/127161/megalodon-guide.pdf (accessed July 8, 2013).
Than, Ker. "Ancient Giant Shark Had Strongest Bite Ever, Model Says." National Geographic News. August 5, 2008. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/08/080805-shark-bite.html (accessed July 8, 2013).
"Megalodon - Episode 1." Prehistoric Predators. National Geographic Channel. http://natgeotv.com/ca/prehistoric-predators/videos/prehistoric-predators-megalodon (accessed July 8, 2013).
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Somma, Ryan. "Ancestral Great White Shark Teeth." Photograph. January 1, 1980 [sic]. Flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/14405058@N08/2289004690/ (accessed July 8, 2013).
Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived. 0:15. YouTube video, posted by ncnaturalsciences, March 1, 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cQj-JtnDZI (accessed July 8, 2013).
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Great story. It should be noted that the fantastic specimen of Megalodon pictured in this article is in fact in the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, not the North Carolina Museum of Natural History as stated in the figure caption.
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Adam LaRoche: A+
Stats: 154 games, 33 HR, 100 RBI, .271/.343/.510, 7 errors
Synopsis: He's a leading candidate to win a Gold Glove, a Silver Slugger and
will probably snag a few second and third place NL MVP votes. The crazy part
about his power numbers? LaRoche arguably has the smallest muscles on the team.
His relies on his keen eyesight and timing as much as any player in baseball.
Looking Forward: LaRoche signed a two-year $16 million deal in 2011 with a
mutual option for the third year. Considering his stats nearly mimic that of
Prince Fielder, this financial situation could get a little sticky.
Gio Gonzalez: A+
Stats: 21-8, 2.89 ERA, 207 K's, 199.1 IP, 1.33 WHIP, 9 HR allowed
Synopsis: The Nats have secured one of the hardest things to find in
baseball: a perennial left-handed Cy Young candidate. I guess you can argue
last winter's trade with Oakland benefited both franchises, but Gonzalez has
meant everything to the Nats in 2012. His conquered his control issues on the
mound, perfected his swooping curveball and reminded teammates with his smile
that they play a game for a living.
Looking Forward: His five-year $42 million deal might be Mike Rizzo's best
singing ever. On an open market, Gonzalez would probably command $80 this
Bryce Harper: A
Stats: 139 games, 22 HR, 59 RBI, .270/.340/.477, 18 steals, 120 strikeouts
Synopsis: If baseball history serves us correct -- and it usually does --
D.C. natives are witnessing the next Ken Griffey Jr., or even Mickey Mantle.
Harper overcame slumps, set the base paths on fire and finally answered the
Nationals eight-year question mark in center field.
Looking forward: My fear? Harper is going to be prevented from busting out
in Mike Trout-like numbers because of how careful National League pitchers use
the strike zone. Regardless, he will become the Nats MVP candidate for
presumably the next 12-15 seasons.
Steve Lombardozzi: A
Stats: 126 games, 3 HR, 27 RBI, .273/.317/.354, 16 doubles
Synopsis: For the amount he was asked to do, Lombardozzi probably deserves
an A+. Let's remember correctly: the utility man leadoff for 58 games
(including during a critical stretch against the AL East in June), hitting .273
with a .312 on base percentage. He stepped up during injuries to Ryan
Zimmerman, Michael Morse and Ian Desmond.
Looking Forward: The Nats are going to have a tough choice, because many
teams could use the-better-than-his-stats-say 24-year-old. Does he deserve more
burn over Danny Espinosa? Many, like me, think so.
Stephen Strasburg: A-
Stats: 15-6, 3.16 ERA, 197 K's, 159.1 IP, 1.15 WHIP, 15 HR allowed
Synopsis: The quietest member of the Nats was put under a larger summer
microscope than Mitt Romney. That's the one point where I'll criticize Mike
Rizzo: you shouldn't have announced to the media that Strasburg was getting
shutdown until the night before. Rizzo and the other decison makers screwed
with Stephen's head. Even Davey Johnson has admitted that.
Looking Forward: What if the Nats do win the World Series without Strasburg.
How could that make him feel good about himself. For his sake and for the
fan bases sake, let's hope the chains are broken free next season, and the Nats
treat him a normal ball player.
Ian Desmond: B+
Stats: 130 games, 25 HR, 73 RBI, .292/.335/.511, 21 steals, 33 doubles
Synopsis: Many, including myself, were growing tired of the broken promises
baseball people had long told us about Desmond's potential. The athleticism,
rangy glove, scintillating bat speed and forthright leadership all showed simultaneously in 2012 for Desmond.
Looking Forward: Desmond is making $512,500 this season, aka he's one of the
best bargains in baseball. The Nationals must pony up and signed Desmond to a
long term deal. Five-years $50 million is a legitimate asking price for the
Michael Morse: B+
Stats: 102 games, 18 HR, 62 RBI, .291/.321/.470, 16 BB
Synopsis: His lat sidelined him all throughout April and May, limiting his
statistics and stunting his start throughout June. In the 69 games following
the all-star break, Morse has mashed 13 homers, 44 RBI's and posted a .320 on
base percentage.
Looking Forward: Ideally, Morse is a first basemen, although he's held his
own out in left field. He's due $6.75 million in 2013, his last year under
contract with the Nats.
Ryan Zimmerman: B+
Stats: 145 games, 25 HR, 95 RBI, .282/.346/.478, 19 errors, 36 doubles
Synopsis: His final numbers look very Zimmerman-esque -- but you never
would've guessed it after the start the third baseman had. Following three
injury riddled months, Zim was batting .243, with five home runs and 31 RBI's.
Then he exploded in July, with 10 homers alone, and never looked back. The 27-year-old's glove remains
as solid as any player in the league.
Looking Forward: The original face of the franchise is locked in until 2019,
with an option for 2020. Good move Lerner's, good move.
Craig Stammen: B+
Stats: 59 appearances, 6-1, 2.34 ERA, 87 K's, 88.1 IP
Synopsis: It won't be surprising if Stammen comes up humongous in the
playoffs, because he has all year long. In 11 appearances during September and
October, Stammen allowed just two earned runs. The ability to use him as a long
reliever in tight spots has been ever so helpful for Davey Johnson.
Looking Forward: Stammen is making just $485,000 in 2012, and is up for
arbitration this offseason. He's good enough to be a setup man or closer on a
struggling team.
Jayson Werth: B
Stats: 81 games, 5 HR, 31 RBI, .300/.387/.440, 8 steals, 42 BB
Synopsis: I waffled for 20 minutes on this one, almost giving Werth a B+.
His power numbers look terrible, but it's been his patience at the plate, his
willingness to serve as the leadoff man and noted mentoring of Bryce Harper
which has made his second season in Washington one to be proud of
Looking Forward: Werth is locked in until the end of the 2017 season. You
have to think he's not a permanent solution atop the order.
Jordan Zimmermann: B
Stats: 12-8, 2.94 ERA, 153 K, 195.2 IP, 18 HR allowed
Synopsis: In June and July, Zimmermann was the Nationals best pitcher -- a
baton that passed between the four horseman of the rotation. Down the stretch
months though, Zimmerman wasn't close to being the Nats must trusted arm. All
in all his season was above average -- nothing extraordinary.
Looking Forward: Zimmermann, 26, is up for arbitration following this
Tyler Clippard: B
Stats: 74 appearances, 2-6, 3.72 ERA, 84 K, 1.16 WHIP
Synopsis: Yes he was awful in September and lost his role as the closer. But
to me, Clippard's season is defined by his 21 inning scoreless streak from May
18th - July 7th. Remember, that was the period where the Nats had to take on the grueling AL East, mostly on the road.
Looking Forward: Clippard is another arbitration guy this offseason, but if
he isn't used to his liking during the playoffs, I can see the 27-year-old
looking for other work.
Roger Bernadina/Tyler Moore/Chad Tracy: B
Synopsis: They are all awesome, and all deserve more playing time. Bernadina especially grew as a player this season.
Looking Forward: Surprisingly, Tracy, 32, is young than he seems and Moore
25, is older than he seems. Moore is definitely the dark horse (and fan
favorite) candidate to replace LaRoche at first base in the future.
Drew Storen: B
Stats: 37 appearances, 3-1, 2.37 ERA, 30.1 IP, 24 K's, 0.99 WHIP
Synopsis: It took him awhile to get back into his groove, but it was worth
the wait for Nats fans. His control has been superb and he's finally gotten his
strikeout count ramped up. Also, he's allowed just two earned runs since the
beginning of September.
Looking Forward: His roommate Tyler Clippard won't like to hear this, but
Storen will be the Nats closer for the next decade.
Kurt Suzuki: B-
Stats: 43 games, 5 HR, 25 RBI, .267/.321/.404, five doubles
Synopsis: If you are around the Nats locker room enough, every now and then
you can catch Suzuki watching the Oakland A's on his iPad. It was tough for him
to leave something special, but Suzuki has been an obvious upgrade behind the
dish. He's also proved he can be a clutch hitter in the eighth spot.
Looking Forward: It's kind of crazy, but if Suzuki does well enough in the
playoffs, he may garner the starting role over Wilson Ramos.
Sean Burnett: B-
Stats: 70 appearances, 1-2, 2.38 ERA, 57 K's 56.2 IP, 1.24 WHIP
Synopsis: Am I the only one who is scared when Burnett comes into a game? It didn't used to be this way. He had two blown saves against St. Louis in early September and then a loss against Atlanta a few days later. Davey needs to be careful using Burnett in the playoffs, in my opinion.
Looking Forward: Burnett, 30, played well for most of the year but he hits the free agent market this winter.
Edwin Jackson: B-
Stats: 10-11, 4.03 ERA, 168 K's, 189.2 IP, 23 HR allowed, 1.22 WHIP
Synopsis: Maybe I'm biased, but I think Jackson has the second dirtiest
stuff on the rotation -- behind Strasburg. My only problem with the player
affectionately nicknamed Ghetto Cheddar: he made 31 starts and allowed 0
runs in just three of those appearances. It's been a challenge for him to be dominant for an entire outing.
Looking Forward: Jackson has been ranked as a top-five free agent during
this offseason. It's likely the Orioles, Red Sox and Mets will throw
substantial bids at the 29-year-old.
Danny Espinosa: C
Stats: 160 games, 17 HR, 56 RBI, .247/.315/.402, 189 strike outs, 37 doubles, 20 steals.
Synopsis: Espinosa isn't a bad player by any means, but compared to the rest of the team, he had a down season. He struck out a mind-boggling 189 times and his batting average hovered around .220 for the first half of the season.
Looking Forward: If the 25-year-old second baseman let's down the city during the playoffs at the plate, people will be calling for his replacement.
Jesus Flores: D
Stats: 83 games, 6 HR, 26 RBI, .213/.248./.239
Synopsis: He was replaced because of his terrible judgement and throwing arm on defense, and his bat may be the worst on the team.
Looking Forward: He will not be on the 25-man roster next season.


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What goes into the mouth
Food | The material symbol of God's blessings at Thanksgiving time is a table laden with food, but many of us have trouble accepting grace. As legitimate concerns about obesity rise, so does the danger of turning healthy eating into an idol
"What goes into the mouth" Continued...
It's not at all unusual in Southern California to overhear a group of tanned, good-looking women discussing their favorite organic raw chocolate and gluten-free recipes over Starbucks coffees.
But the 10 women in their 30s and 40s (and two husbands) gathered on a Wednesday evening are members of a six-week Bible study, offered by Rancho Community Church in Temecula. And they're not going off-topic.
That night's discussion was "See Your Health as a Stewardship," the third session of Rick Warren's "The Daniel Plan" curriculum—as in the biblical Daniel, who refused the king's rich, meaty diet—and so should we, the plan advises.
Warren created the program after baptizing 858 people. After dipping the 500th body into the water, Warren's aching arms led him to conclude, "We're all fat." He later elaborated to his congregation: "Now, I know pastors aren't supposed to be thinking this while baptizing, but … that was what I thought: 'We're all fat!' And then I thought, 'But I'm fat! I'm a terrible model of this.'"
That epiphany led to "The Daniel Plan," now popular at Saddleback Church and others across the nation that already emphasize small groups for spiritual support—so why not use these groups for Weight Watchers–esque support? After all, nearly a third of Americans are obese, and the rate of morbid obesity (meaning at least 100 pounds overweight) has jumped by more than 350 percent over the past 35 years.
Millions of us face that fact with desperation and anxiety, throwing money into the coffers of the billion-dollar health and fitness industry and swallowing advice after advice on what to eat, how to eat, and when to eat. The most natural mechanism of the human body—eating—has become a maze of confusion, contradiction, and controversy.
Saddleback's health and fitness program is a reminder that Christians are wandering in this health maze too. Physical stewardship isn't a common pulpit topic, and it's good for Saddleback to encourage Christians to care not only for their spiritual health but their physical bodies also. But is the church perpetuating a health obsession instead of alleviating it?
Some congregants criticized the choice of the three "top experts" Warren consulted for The Daniel Plan—Mehmet Oz (a heart surgeon, of Dr. Oz fame), Mark Hyman (a physician), and Daniel Amen (a psychiatrist)—because none of them shares the church's Christian beliefs and values. Oz, for example, follows a jumble of Muslim, cult-Christian, and New Age ideologies, and has a wife who's a master of Reiki (a Japanese life force mojo). He rose from heart surgeon to TV personality via Oprah and promotes questionable products and alternative treatments with adjectives like "miracle" and "breakthrough."
Saddleback leaders posted a response assuring Christians of the medical expertise of these doctors, and emphasizing the evangelistic benefits of working with such high-profile figures: "We have already seen literally thousands of people on our campus as a result of involving these physicians who would never have otherwise visited."
Question: Is the gospel so weak that it needs health and diet celebrities to attract people to the church? What happens to the church when it becomes full of attendees primarily motivated to improve their bodies rather than seek after God? Has the true purpose behind Daniel's diet—distinction and purity from contemporary, godless lifestyles—been lost?
The line can be subtle. At The Daniel Plan group in Temecula, the 12 members sit in a half-moon at a classroom with their Bibles and Daniel Plan study guides. They start with a prayer, read the Scripture, then watch a short clip of Rick Warren's video sermon about taking care of the body God gave us. Attached to the sermon is Warren's interview with Dr. Mark Hyman about functional medicine, an alternative health approach that takes an integrative outlook on the human body and the environment.
Surrounded by alphabet posters and bright-colored baby stools, the group members get "de-programmed"—in group leader Priscilla Montgomery's words—of their ideas about health and fitness. One woman passed around still-steaming, home-baked apple cinnamon mini-muffins made from "a paleo recipe. Sixty-eight calories for one." She read out the ingredients, including coconut oil, coconut, and almond flour, then anxiously asked, "Is this considered clean eating? There's raw honey. … Would that be considered sugar?"
A younger, dark-haired woman next to her piped up, "Daniel would have eaten raw honey!" Someone across the room asked, "What does the 'Good Foods List' on The Daniel Plan say?" Another woman talked about her pantry purge after watching a video on "The Daniel Plan" website: She dumped bags of sugar, white rice, flour, and "bad oils" into the garbage. For lunch that day, she went to an organic health market and asked for a gluten-free wrap with nitrate-free chicken breasts. "So much better for me than In-N-Out," she said, referring to the popular West Coast fast-food chain.
Yet another woman, speaking for the first time, spoke up for her beloved fast-food chain. In-N-Out is a Christian business, she reminded them, and did you know you can get the burger "Protein Style"—wrapped in lettuce instead of the starchy bun? And they have a vegetarian patty, another woman added. Montgomery tries to steer the conversation back to the key verse, "Everything is permissible, but not all is beneficial." She asked class members if they had enviously watched their children chomp on a cheeseburger, then had lain awake before sneaking downstairs for a leftover cold fry?
That's no way to live in Christ, Montgomery suggested: "Maybe we can go to In-N-Out with our family. Instead of guiltily reaching for the skinny burnt fries, maybe we can go for a few nice, fat ones. Just slow down, breathe, and enjoy the conversation. Enjoy your family, enjoy that fry … everything in moderation."
Montgomery, a blond, taut-limbed personal trainer, told me later that she found "The Daniel Plan" useful for its resources: books, study guides, and online videos comprised of devotions, meal plans, and workout routines. She initiated the group but doesn't adhere to The Daniel Plan as religiously as her group members do: "Let's think about what food really is. Food nourishes you. But it's not supposed to be your god. It's not something you should focus on, or shop and plan for all day, or talk about all the time on Facebook. It's supposed to be a tool for God's glory."
Physical therapist and nutrition professor David Lightsey has offered a similar message over three decades. He's met clients who refuse to eat apples or oranges because they have Type O blood, others on the Paleo Diet who only eat what their Neanderthal "ancestors" ate, and vegan students who believe "dead flesh" rots in the body and destroys Mother Earth.
Each time he hears about such diets, Lightsey fights the urge to face-palm. "Just go and consume," he tells clients: "Eat your fruits and vegetables, your grains and lean meats. And then don't worry about it! Go about your life. Eating shouldn't be that big of a deal throughout the day."
Lightsey says most of them respond, "That's too simple." He says, "Their fears have become a religion … of health and fitness. We've basically become obsessed with it. … As modern culture disengages itself from religion, an obsession of self—how I look, how I feel, how long I live—has filled that void. Self is our God now."
Absent the faith that God holds dominion over all things, the world becomes a scary place: pesticides, genetically modified foods, nutrient-depleted soils, corrupt Big Agriculture companies, crooked government agencies in cahoots with dairy and soda industries, chemicals and hydrogenated oils in processed foods, environmental toxins and allergens—the list goes on and on. We worry about getting enough, and then we agonize over getting too much.
How can people feel at peace, when every bite holds incomprehensible and imagined risks? The Bible reminds us that God made many things for our good, and there's no need to live in fear. Obesity is a real condition with uncomfortable, destructive effects, so it needs to be fought: As Lightsey says, "It's very depressing. But that's why we need to approach it with the gospel. It brings us to our knees."
Many studies have shown that social support groups can help people to adopt healthy lifestyles. Church small groups are vital to our spiritual health, so why not incorporate discussions on physical stewardship? Most people already know what to do, and need moral support to follow through: That's The Daniel Plan's foundation.
It's worked for many Daniel Plan participants, including Warren, with some losing up to 125 pounds. People have regained energy and improved blood pressure and cholesterol levels. But it's always a fine line. Daniel's health was a great testimony of God's favor. But it never was about the food.


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During the holiday season, we seem to think more about the hungry, the homeless and the helpless.
This month's "2 Those Who Care" recipient is busy making sure as many of these people as possible are reached.
Ed Lemons of Greensboro is the driving force behind the Blessed Table Food Pantry. He works everyday handing out food and clothing to people in need.
Ed says about ten to twenty people visit the pantry each day. His holiday wish is that the food pantry could be open longer everyday.
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Researchers discover, plan to open Dracula's grave
Tomb of 'The Impaler' may be in church in Italy
Stock up on garlic and holy water, because Estonian researchers think that they've discovered the final resting place of the world's most famous vampire ... and they're asking permission to crack open the tomb.
Vlad Tepes III was known for ruling 15th century Eastern Europe with a bloody fist, earning the nickname "The Impaler" for his pioneering work in the art of torture. His bag of terrifying tricks included strangulation, burning, cutting off noses and ears, mutilation of sexual organs, scalping, skinning, exposure to the elements or to wild animals and boiling alive. But his favorite method of punishment was, obviously, impaling his enemies on giant stakes outside of the city, a warning to anyone who dared challenge his rule.
His gruesome tactics, coupled with a pervasive rumor that Vlad drank the blood of his enemies, has long been thought to be the inspiration for Bram Stoker's 1897 novel "Dracula".
While Vlad's reign of terror is well-documented, no one could ever figure out exactly what happened to him. In 1476, The Impaler suddenly disappeared during battle, never to return. Many sources claimed that Vlad was killed, but a few reports mentioned the notorious ruler being hauled away in chains.
Now, a group of researchers believe that Vlad was ransomed to his daughter, who had married a Neoplitan nobleman, and lived the rest of his days in Naples, Italy where he was buried in a church. Erika Stella, a student who was writing her dissertation on Naples' Piazza Santa Maria la Nova Church, uncovered a curious headstone that experts are saying belongs to Dracula himself.
Raffaello Glinni, a Medieval history scholar, noticed that that tomb is covered symbols representing the House of the Transylvanian "Carpathians," something very out of place in a crypt full of Italian noblemen.
"When you look at the bas-relief sculptures, the symbolism is obvious. The dragon means Dracula and the two opposing sphinxes represent the city of Thebes, also known as Tepes. In these symbols, the very name of the count Dracula Tepes is written," Glinni told reporters.
So naturally, the researchers are appealing to the authorities for permission to open the grave, releasing Dracula from his ancient slumber where he'll reinstate his bloody reign of terror on an unsuspecting world. Or, you know, maybe just prove their hunch. But honestly, is it really worth the risk?
Want to get into some vampire hijinx of your own? Head to Louisiana where you can scope out the filming locations from Interview with a Vampire, or visit a Voodoo shop in New Orleans staffed by friendly vamps who are content to do less sucking and more spell-casting.
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text: spending the night with my dying grandfather and describing to him the subtle nuances that is the 90s show friends (the early episodes) as it plays on the television. not that he knows what I'm saying. he has severe Alzhiemers and his hearing aid is broken. I can't understand. what he's saying because he's lost most of his ability of speech and when he does talk it comes put as more of a groan or what it would sound like if you tried to talk with a pair of socks in your mouth. all in all its like going back in time to the 90s to watch TV with a zombie. pretty depressing.


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One of our satellite companies is testing the Zimbra Desktop in preparation for first steps to migrate from MS 2008R2 Servers to Unbuntu and the Zimbra system. We have installed Zimbra Desktop on a Win 8 x64 machine. The program has been running flawlessly with approx. 40 email accounts (GMail and some MailEnable). No changes have been made to PC OS however, when attempting to open the Zimbra Desktop, the GUI window merely sits there with the word "Loading" and never actually opens. We have attempted to reload the Desktop software in "Repair" mode and this did not resolve the issue. We would like to continue testing this product. If the application cannot be opened, how do we preserve the data of the thousands of email contained in within the program's database? Any help or clue as to what the problem may be and a resolution would be greatly appreciated.
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1. WD73642 - 65.2" x 43.6" x 17.9
2. M650VSE - 60.35"W x 36.46"H x 2.58
By the simple reason the depth of the two devices are about 15 inches in difference you gain an additional 15 inches of viewing distance. The is a current run DLP comparision, you go to some of the older units that where the depth of the device was almost double the viewing distance is increased even more. Simple, logical thought processes
Why do you want to gain viewing distance? Most people already sit too far from their displays. The objective should be to reduce viewing distance.


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Walk through our setup tutorial: adding your home entertainment devices, setting up one-touch Activities and learning more about the usage of your Smart Keyboard. Already set up and something's not working? Our troubleshooters and support articles will help set things right.
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Your Harmony Smart Keyboard gives "couch surfing" a whole new meaning. Complete your streaming media experience with faster, easier searching and navigation, plus Harmony home theater control.
Plus, Smart Keyboard allows you merge the remotes of up to 8 of your home entertainment devices into one so you can, and should! keep those other remotes out of sight.
The Harmony smartphone app will guide you through entering the manufacturer and model numbers of your home devices so Harmony understands how to control them. It then helps you create Activities (or scenes) so you're only one-button away from watching television or playing a game.
Harmony Smart Keyboard enables text entry on computers, game consoles and connected media devices, and mouse navigation on computers and supported apps.
Two AA batteries come pre-installed.
Harmony Hub is the center of your home entertainment solution. Placed near your television, set top box, game console and other equipment it uses Infrared (IR), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and the included wireless USB receivers to control your various devices.
As Harmony Smart Keyboard relays commands through Harmony Hub, the hub must always be powered on.
If one of your devices is not Bluetooth capable, a USB receiver may be plugged into its USB port to enable text entry.
The USB receivers are connected to the hub via radio frequency (RF) that can function in typical living room environments and from behind cabinet doors.
Connect the power adapter to your Harmony Hub. It takes 30 seconds for the hub to power on.
The IR mini blaster connects to the back of the hub and helps extend the coverage area for IR controlled device.
Use this if your entertainment system has closed cabinets and you have devices behind cabinet doors.
Use of the IR mini blaster may or may not be required, depending on your setup.
The USB extender helps connect the USB receiver into hard-to-reach USB slots. It may also be used to improve the range of the USB receiver if text entry responsiveness is poor.
Use of the USB extender may or may not be required, depending on your setup.
If your smartphone doesn't support Bluetooth LE technology, the USB cable can connect Harmony Hub to your computer so your homes Wi-Fi credentials may be saved to the hub. Harmony Hub uses Wi-Fi to communicate with Harmony App which is used for both setup and additional control.
Use of the USB cable may or may not be required, depending on your setup.
Plug the supplied power adapter into Harmony Hub. The hub takes 30 seconds to power on.
Pull out the battery tabs on the back of your keyboard.
Turn the power switch to on.
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Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play and search for Harmony App.
Launch the app and select Continue.
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At the bottom of the screen, select Set Up New Remote.
Continue through the various screens following the instructions:
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Give Harmony Hub a name such as "living room".
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If you already have a Harmony remote or myharmony.com account, sign in. Otherwise select Create an account.
You'll be guided through several screens explaining how Harmony Smart Keyboard works.
If you have a previous Harmony remote and would like to import its devices and Activities, you will be able to copy them over to your new Smart Keyboard. If you do not have a previous Harmony remote, select New Setup.
Enter the manufacturer and model number for your television.
Harmony App will test your television to ensure it may be controlled.
You will be asked to add several other devices. This will:
Lastly, you'll be able to assign up to 6 Activities to the Activity buttons on your Harmony Smart Keyboard.
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Create as many Activities as you'd like and tweak what commands your keyboard buttons send. Harmony will pre-populate these with smart defaults, but full customization is in your control. Also, you can customize what commands appear on your smartphone.
Understanding Activities. Unlike other universal remotes that may control devices individually, Harmony controls an Activity such as Watching TV or Playing a Game. You don't need to choose which device you want to control. Start your Watch TV Activity and your volume will automatically control the stereo, and channels will automatically change your TV or set top box. Watch this video to learn more.
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Thursday Afternoon News, Feb. 14
Fertilizer Company Defrauded U-S Government of Millions of Dollars
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - State and local officials in Iowa promised an Egyptian company $200 million in tax breaks to build a fertilizer plant without knowledge of a lawsuit alleging one of the company's subsidiaries defrauded U.S. taxpayers out of millions of dollars.
The Iowa Economic Development Authority and Lee County approved the incentives for a subsidiary of Cairo-based Orascom Construction Industries, which plans to invest $1.4 billion to build the plant
in southeast Iowa.
Authority Director Debi Durham says during vetting, the agency did not uncover the lawsuit filed by the federal government against Contrack International. The lawsuit alleges Contrack was part of a
venture that improperly won $332 million in U.S.-financed construction contracts in Egypt.
Durham says she's "not sure how anyone would have found that" and doesn't consider the case significant.
State Senate Passes 4% Education Funding Bill
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The state Senate has approved legislation that would increase state funding for K-12 schools by 4 percent for the 2014-2015 school year.
The Legislature is required to set school funding more than a year in advance, prompting Thursday's Senate vote. Because lawmakers didn't approve a budget last year, the Senate last month
passed a bill increasing funding for the coming school year.
In the House, Republicans in a committee approved a scaled-backed version of Gov. Terry Branstad's education reform proposals Wednesday night. The revised plan reduces teacher raises
backed by Branstad and lets schools opt-out of minimum salary hikes or leadership bonuses.
The dueling efforts show the distance between the Democratic-majority Senate, the Republican-controlled House. A Branstad spokesman says the governor was encouraged that House
lawmakers were debating education reform.
Police Arrest Mother After Seeing Child Play With Crack Cocaine
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Police say a 25-year-old Iowa City woman was arrested after officers saw one of the woman's children playing with a rock of crack cocaine.
Officers were dispatched to Tiffany Johnson's apartment after a child called 911 around 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Johnson was there but told officers that she'd left her three kids home alone when she went to a store. Police say that while officers were talking to Johnson, they saw one of her kids playing with the rock of crack. Police say Johnson acknowledged to officers that she sells crack and that she had some stored in her bedroom.
Johnson remained in Johnson County Jail on Thursday. Online court records don't list the name of her attorney.
Lingerie Store Called Adult Entertainment Venue
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - The owner of a Cedar Rapids store that sells lingerie and sex toys is fighting the city over whether it's an adult entertainment establishment.
Patricia Edmonds has filed a lawsuit in Linn County District Court to reverse the city's decision to label Simply Sensual as an adult entertainment establishment under municipal code. It makes
the store too close to a church, a day care and a residential area.
The Gazette reports Edmonds' attorney says the primary items sold at the store are lingerie, and adult materials take up less than 10 percent of the floor space and are behind a wall.
Edmonds also is asking the court to allow her to operate the store until a ruling is made in the case.
Trial Delayed in Gay Marriage Forgery Case
GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa (AP) - Trial has been delayed for an Iowa court official charged with lying to help a same-sex couple from Florida obtain a marriage license.
A judge cited "ongoing plea negotiations" in delaying Brigitte Van Nice's trial from Wednesday until April 17. Prosecutor Jennifer Miller said Thursday that no plea deal has been finalized. Van Nice is charged with tampering with records, forgery and perjury.
Van Nice is accused of filing false documents claiming she had officiated the Florida couple's Valentine's Day wedding last year in Iowa. Investigators say the ceremony didn't take place and Van Nice faked the signatures of two people she claimed were witnesses.
The men thought they could get married without coming to Iowa. They paid Van Nice $150.
Van Nice was a deputy clerk in Grundy County.
Davenport To Install Ferris Wheel At Ballpark
DAVENPORT, Iowa (AP) - The Davenport City Council has approved an agreement with the owner of the Quad-Cities River Bandits for construction of a Ferris wheel outside Modern Woodmen Park on the
The Quad-City Times reports that the 90-foot-tall ride will sit beyond the left-field fence. The lease deal was approved Wednesday.
Main Street Baseball, which owns the team, will finance the ride's purchase. In his presentation to the council, Main Street managing partner David Heller said plans include a carousel along the right-field line and a zip line that will run from right to left field.
The concrete pad for the Ferris wheel could be laid in April and the wheel delivered and in operation by the middle of June.
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Yet another reason why Joe Walsh just may be the coolest guy in rock -- he can't wait to play with the guy he replaced in the Eagles. Walsh confirmed to us that co-founding guitarist Bernie Leadon -- who Walsh replaced in December 1975 -- will be back on the road with the band this year playing during parts of the Eagles' 40th anniversary tour.
Walsh shed some light on how Bernie Leadon would be fitting into the upcoming Eagles shows: ["Bernie's gonna come out, Don and Glenn and Bernie are gonna maybe do some acoustic stuff. Y'know, Bernie's brilliant. He's a great, great, guitar player. I never really got a chance to play with him, 'cause I kind of replaced him. But, y'know, we've been in contact. We, we see him from time to time. And I'm really glad he's comin'. Really glad he's comin', because it's gonna take the whole show up a notch and I'm really looking forward to playing with him, finally."


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Associated Press Release
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- State wildlife officials are hosting workshops and webinars on the management of tarpon and bonefish in state and federal waters off Florida.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Marine Fisheries Management is hosting three public workshops the first week of April and a statewide webinar on April 8th to gather input on the issue.
A commission statement released Saturday says the proposal will be discussed as a draft rule at the April 17th meeting in Tallahassee. It will include possible changes for catch-and-release-only fisheries. Among the possible changes are: Eliminating the tarpon bag limit, modifying the tarpon tag program, and discontinuing the bonefish tournament exemption permit.
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Neighborhood Highlights
Must-See NoLIta and Little Italy
by Christopher Wallace, 03/19/2013
(From left) Sweet & Vicious photo by Joe Buglewicz • NoLIta street scene photo by Joe Buglewicz
For more than 100 years, Manhattan's Little Italy has been a haven for family, tradition, community and celebration—and, of course, formidable culinary offerings. Though significantly reduced in size from its heyday in the first half of the 20th century, this enclave below Houston, bordered by Crosby on the west, Bowery to the east, and Canal Street on the south, is still a hub for Sunday suppers that would make Nonna proud. Above Delancey Street, the area now known as NoLIta (North of Little Italy) is among New York's hottest shopping districts. Indeed, visitors to the neighborhood now come for retail expeditions as much as any sense of devotion to its heritage, though the area's storied past is certainly feted. The Feast of San Gennaro, an 11-day festival that honors the eponymous saint and features food, entertainment and dancing, is still held every September, though the festival these days is less liturgical and more gastronomic in nature. (In the film The Godfather Part II, the event was a backdrop as the young Vito Corleone stalked the rooftops in pursuit of a rival mafioso en route to becoming the top don.) Little Italy has seen a revival of late, as a new generation of restaurateurs and retailers have moved into the former social clubs and mafia hangouts, ensuring the neighborhood is now both trendy and historic. For more about what to do and see—and where to dine—read on.


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Designed to provide students with a broad liberal arts background of study during their first and second years of college with an emphasis on Business and Accounting. The state's two-year and four-year schools developed direct transfer agreements (DTA) that allow students from a community college to transfer at least 90 credits to a four-year college or university. Upon entering business school at the four-year school, Path B accounting students with transfer degrees in Business select accounting as their business major.


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•Saw action in all but four games during his Butler career.
•One of two players in Butler history (Shelvin Mack is the other) to play in a school-record 38 games twice.
•Named to the All-Tournament Team at the 2011 Horizon League Men's Basketball Championship.
2010-11 Highlights:
Played in all 38 regular season games, including 26 as a starter...posted 11 points, four rebounds and three assists in the Bulldogs' exhibition victory over Florida Southern...had eight points and three rebounds as a starter in the regular season opener against Marian...came off the bench with 11 points and five rebounds in Butler's victory over Ball State...had 12 points in a reserve stint at Siena...played 33 minutes as a starter at Loyola...came off the bench and led the Bulldogs with 14 points against Duke...scored four points against Mississippi Valley State...came off the bench with nine points and three rebounds against Stanford...had four points and five rebounds against Utah...came off the bench with five points and three rebounds against Florida State...had four points, three rebounds and three assists against Washington State...came off the bench with 11 points in 20 minutes against Valparaiso...had 11 points in a reserve stint at Milwaukee...played 31 minutes against Cleveland State with three assists and no turnovers...saw 30 minutes of action with six rebounds against Youngstown State...had 14 points in 23 minutes at Detroit...scored five points and grabbed seven rebounds at Wright State...grabbed five rebounds in Butler's home win over Green Bay...had 10 points and six rebounds against Milwaukee at home...had three three-point field goals and scored 14 points in a career-high 39 minutes at Valparaiso...grabbed five rebounds at Youngstown State...hit five of six shots and scored 10 points at Cleveland State...scored seven points and had a team-high four assists against UIC...matched his career-high with six field goals and scored 15 points to help lead the Bulldogs past Wright State at Hinkle Fieldhouse...tallied 12 points in Butler's home win over Detroit...scored 12 points and grabbed five rebounds in Butler's win at Green Bay...tallied 11 points at UIC...scored 10 points against Loyola in final regular season game at Hinkle Fieldhouse...posted a season-high 18 points, all in the final 13 minutes, to help lead Butler past Cleveland State in the Horizon League Tournament semifinals...scored eight points in Butler's victory over Milwaukee in the championship game of the Horizon League Tournament...scored eight points against Old Dominion in the NCAA Tournament...had seven points and a team-high four assists against Pittsburgh in the NCAA third round...finished with 10 points and a team-high four assists in Butler's victory over Wisconsin in the semifinals of the Southeast Regional...had seven points and seven rebounds against Florida in the Southeast Regional championship game...scored 11 points against VCU in the national semifinals...had five points and eight rebounds against Connecticut in the national championship game.
2009-10: Starting point-guard in Butler's first four games...played in all 38 games...hit a career-high three three-point field goals and scored 10 points against Davidson in his first collegiate start...sustained a scratched cornea in Butler's win at Northwestern, but returned to the starting lineup the next game at Evansville...came off the bench with five points against UCLA in the second round of the 76 Classic...had five points and a season-high four rebounds at Ball State...came off he bench with five points and two assists in Butler's league-opener against Valparaiso...hit a career-high eight of eight free throws and scored a season-high 12 points to help the Bulldogs beat Milwaukee at Hinkle Fieldhouse...came off the bench and scored five key points to help spark the Bulldogs' comeback at home against Cleveland State...had a career-high five assists and no turnovers in 14 minutes in Butler's homecourt victory over Youngstown State...had two points, two assists and a steal in 11 minutes at UIC...didn't miss a shot, while scoring seven points off the bench at Green Bay...posted four points and four rebounds in Butler's home win over Loyola...pulled down five rebounds at Cleveland State...grabbed five rebounds and added two steals against Siena...led the Bulldogs with a career-high nine rebounds, matched his career-high with five assists and posted a career-high two blocked shots at Valparaiso...came off the bench with six points and three rebounds against UTEP in the first round of the NCAA Tournament...grabbed four rebounds in 18 minutes of action against Michigan State in the national semifinals...scored two points and played 15 minutes against Duke in the 2010 national championship game.
2008-09: Saw action in 29 games...missed three games with an injury to his left knee...finished seventh on the team in scoring...wound up sixth on the team in assists and steals...had one double-figures scoring performance...came off the bench with a career-high 20 points to lead the Bulldogs over Milwaukee at Hinkle Fieldhouse...had nine points in a reserve stint in Butler's victory at home over Wright State...scored seven points in 13 minutes against Youngstown State in Indianapolis...had six points each in back-to-back wins over UAB and Valparaiso...scored six points in Butler's victory over Green Bay...came off the bench with five points to help the Bulldogs win at Davidson...matched his career-high with five rebounds and hit a key three-point field goal with 0:19 left to help Butler upset preseason league favorite Cleveland State in the first Horizon League game of the season...recorded a career-high four steals in Butler's victory over #14 Xavier...had a carer-high four assists in Butler's win at Loyola...scored four points and turned in a strong defensive performance against All-Missouri Valley player Josh Young in Butler's season-opening win at Drake.
2007-2008: Played in 33 of 34 games...scored first collegiate basket and wound up with six points in Butler's victory over Indiana State...played 13 minutes in Butler's win at Evansville...hit a three-point field goal in six minutes of action against Michigan...had three rebounds in a career-high 18 minutes against Virginia Tech...had a career-best two steals in six minutes at Wright State...matched his career-high with two steals against Florida State in the Wooden Tradition...had two points, one rebound and one assist against Florida Gulf Coast in his return to his home state...had two rebounds and two assists in 12 minutes against Green Bay...hit a three-point field goal and grabbed a pair of rebounds in 11 minutes against Milwaukee at Hinkle Fieldhouse...had three points, two rebounds and an assist in 12 minutes at Valparaiso....hit a career-best four of four free throws at Milwaukee...scored four points and grabbed a career-high four rebounds in Butler's final regular season game against Detroit...came off the bench and posted five points, a career-high five rebounds, a career-high two assists and one steal in a career-high 21 minutes against South Alabama in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
High School: All-State guard at Wharton High School...only player in Wharton High School history to make the varsity as a freshman...helped high school team to a 98-18 record over four seasons...led team to a 29-2 record, a district championship and the Class 5A regional final in 2006-07...helped high school squad to a 23-7 record in 2005-06...chosen to the Florida Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State team as a senior...named the Tampa Tribune's Hillsborough County Boys Basketball Player of the Year...named Co-Player of the Year by the Tampa Bay Coaches Association...selected to play in the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Classic...named first team All-Western Conference as a senior...chosen MVP of the all-conference squad in 2006-07...named All-County as a junior...scored 1,192 points for his high school career, becoming the first player in school history to score 1,000 career points...two-year team captain...averaged 16.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 3.4 steals for Wharton in 2006-07...posted a high game of 27 points against East Lake as a senior...had seven games of 20 or more points in final prep season...scored in double figures in final 17 high school games and in 28 of 31 games as a senior...averaged 14.7 points and 4.9 assists as a junior...earned four varsity basketball letters...High School Coach: Tommy Tonelli.


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This is the zimlet we created to save message and conversation in a readable txt file. You can download it here :
Développements libres - Starxpert
Read the documentation for details on functionnalities.
Here is a resume:
-Drag and drop of messages and conversations to save them in a txt file
-Double click on the zimlet icon to open the preferences.
-Right click on the zimlet icon to save basics folders in .eml format
All comments are welcome.