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NEW YORK (AP) -- Jerry Manuel's first week as New York Mets manager mirrored the tenure of predecessor Willie Randolph -- up and down, with some encouraging performances and a few letdowns.
And Manuel already seems frustrated by the Mets' erratic play.
Raul Ibanez homered and drove in three runs, knuckleballer R.A. Dickey tossed seven sharp innings and the Seattle Mariners blew out New York 11-0 Tuesday night.
"Right now we're just a bad offensive club, period," Manuel said.
Richie Sexson had three RBIs and Kenji Johjima hit a two-run shot for Seattle, which took advantage of a shaky Oliver Perez to boost its AL-worst road record to 13-25. The Mariners also improved to 7-1 all-time against the Mets.
"Kenji, along with Richie, they've battled," said manager Jim Riggleman, who took over the Mariners when John McLaren was fired Thursday. "They've had some tough times, but are swinging the bats better."
Dickey (2-3) allowed six hits and struck out five to earn his first win as a starter since Sept. 18, 2005, for Texas against Seattle. He also improved to 2-11 in his last 19 starts.
Dickey said he talked to Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield on Monday night, and a little help from his fellow knuckleballer helped him lower his ERA from 5.77 to 4.79.
"I hope I can be consistent," Dickey said. "I had a good knuckleball. I was able to take the spin off it, threw it for strikes."
A little consistency is also the objective for New York, which absorbed its second consecutive loss since coming home from an eventful road trip. A couple of Mets lost their tempers, too, as Manuel and slugger Carlos Beltran were ejected.
Promoted from bench coach to replace the fired Randolph last week, Manuel said before the game that Perez was tough to figure out and cracked afterward that he was better than an in-game entertainment number involving fans dancing on the dugout. "That was about it," the manager said.
"I'm definitely concerned about his struggles right now and we're going to have to address it at some time," Manuel said later. "We'll have to seriously address it."
Perez could skip a turn or be dropped from the rotation altogether, but Manuel declined to elaborate on the team's plans.
Johjima, who entered with a .218 batting average, hit a 2-1 pitch from Perez into the visitors' bullpen in left to give Seattle a 5-0 lead in the third inning. Johjima's two-out drive was his third of the year and scored Sexson, who was aboard after a one-out single.
Perez (5-5) struck out Willie Bloomquist to get out of the inning, and the Shea Stadium crowd booed as the left-hander made his way to the dugout.
"Just a bad day," he said.
Perez allowed six runs, five earned, and seven hits in five innings. He is 1-2 with a 6.75 ERA in his last seven starts.
Sexson hit sacrifice flies in the first and sixth, then doubled in a run in the ninth. The big first baseman, who entered with a .210 average, went 2-for-3.
After taking consecutive called strikes to begin the fourth, Beltran started talking to plate umpire Brian Runge, who took off his mask and continued the dialogue before he brushed dirt off home plate. Manuel then came out and started arguing. Runge appeared to bump into the manager before throwing him out of the game.
"I thought he did step into me," Manuel said. "I did not step into him but I felt that he stepped into me."
Manuel walked to the bench as the crowd roared. Beltran continued the conversation and Runge quickly tossed him, too. An incensed Beltran then got in Runge's face and had to be held back before Manuel came out to escort him to the dugout.
"He really bumped Jerry to get him an excuse to throw him out of the game," Beltran said, "and I just let him know that that was weak, the move that he did, you know just being able to do that and he throws me out of the game.
"This is the first time that I've been so angry in my career."
Runge declined comment after the game.
Mark Lowe replaced Dickey in the eighth and got six outs to complete the eight-hitter, Seattle's fourth shutout this season. The Mets were blanked for the second time.
Seattle won consecutive road games for the first time since April 17-18 in Oakland.
"I think guys are going out there and playing hard, playing the game right," Ibanez said. "The approach is better."
New York played without All-Star third baseman David Wright, who got a rare day off. Wright was the only major leaguer to play every inning this season, though he made one start as a designated hitter.
Game notes
New York designated RHP Claudio Vargas for assignment and recalled RHP Carlos Muniz from Triple-A New Orleans after the game. ... Riggleman said RHP Felix Hernandez (sprained left ankle) still hopes to make his next start. ... The Mets agreed to a contract with first-round draft pick Ike Davis and assigned the former Arizona State first baseman to Class-A Brooklyn. He gets a $1,575,000 signing bonus.


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Like what I shared on TechPinas' Facebook community page and Twitter account, the other day, Sony Philippines flew members of the media and several bloggers to Boracay for the company's Palette of Colors event, which showcased the colors of the island in a whole new light and likewise became Sony's venue for introducing its latest innovations in the Bravia range.
The overnight event was held at Shangri-la's Boracay Resort and Spa. (Kindly click photos for full resolution view.)
Selfie taken using Sony Xperia Z's front camera. Thoroughly impressed with the image quality; Not bad for a 2.2 MegaPixel shooter, right?
We arrived at the venue Tuesday morning and after having lunch, we were divided into three groups for a contest where we were tasked to capture the best photo that represents the Green, Blue, and Red of Boracay using a Sony Cybershot digicam. I was in Team Green and although we lost the challenge, I really had fun meeting new friends and going around the resort with them to take the shots.
After the group activity, we were given a few hours to settle down and relax and at around 6 in the evening, we went to the ballroom for the main keynote presentation as well as dinner with the company's dealers.
Channel and Accounts Management Division Director of Sony Philippines, Mr. Larry Secreto, gave the bulk of the presentations starting with the Japanese company's vision - from Day 1 - of providing consumers with the best in quality sound and picture for entertainment.
The latest offering of Sony in terms of sound quality for Bravia is the integrated Magnetic Fluid Speaker, which was originally developed through the NASA space program in the '60s. The fluid suspension enables damperless speakers that deliver sound so high it's almost real, as if transporting viewers from beyond watching to being there, in the moment.
X-Reality Pro, on the other hand, allows Bravia TV's to instantly improve the image quality of videos from any source, be it from free TV, cable, BlueRay, Youtube, and even your smartphone!
4K is the highest resolution - superseding 1080p Full HD - that any consumer device including the Bravia range can possibly deliver currently. Sony understands that, as of the moment, there are very few content out there with such high resolution so the company came up with 4K X-Reality Pro picture engine, which analyzes, cleans, and refines any picture or clip to 4K resolution, showing more natural detail and sharpness four times that of a Full HD TV.
4K is already cool and all but Sony is fully aware that giving consumers the highest resolution that they can possibly offer simply isn't enough to deliver the best entertainment. To address this, the company recently came up with the complementary Triluminos display technology.
Triluminos Display, according to Sony, "provides a heightened sense of depth to images, showcasing colors as they should be. This next-generation back-lit technology expands the gamut of viewable colors, reproducing natural shades for a more vivid, richer, and more intense range that's as close to reality as television gets!"
"We are setting the bar ever higher on television technology by focusing on the viewing experience – from picture, to sound, to design," shared Sony Philippines President Mr. Yasushi Asaoka (Right, photo below). He added, "By immersing consumers in picture and sound quality so high it's real, we are transporting them from beyond watching to being there, in the moment. And by integrating their handheld devices, the new Bravia series goes beyond a screen – it is an extension of their daily lives. This is the spirit of Sony on TV – that what we imagine, on TV, we can make real."
The top-line model is the X9004A, which uses the latest Triluminos Display, runs on the 4K X-Reality Pro picture engine, and features sound powered by a Magnetic Fluid Speaker. Other models that come replete with this landmark display technology are the W954A and the W904A, this time running on X-Reality Pro. Just like the X9004A, these models support one-touch screen mirroring. No word yet on pricing details.
After the keynote presentations, we went outside the ballroom to check out four demo areas for the above-mentioned innovations and features.
We had a demo for One Touch Entertainment, which basically lets you pair and mirror the display of mobile devices including supported smartphone and tablets on a Bravia TV with one touch via NFC technology.
The second demo was for Triluminos display where Sony reps showed us that the X9004A is indeed capable of delivering a wider gamut of colors versus a TV from another brand in the same price category.
Third was for 4K resolution and Magnetic Fluid Speaker. The sharpness of 4K display was already expected but I believe what really impressed the media was the clarity and beauty of the sound from the Magnetic Fluid Speaker. The Sony rep played a video of Adele singing a ballad in a concert and the sound quality was simply breath-taking; It was like we were actually there in the concert venue.
This live broadcast demo for X-Reality Pro on Bravia showed that the technology doesn't only remove grains and sharpens the picture but also renders skin tone better than the competition. And what's great is that this technology will now be available in Sony's smaller and more affordable Bravia models.
To wrap-up the night, a few members of the press had an interview session with Mr. Yasushi Asaoka and Mr. Larry Secreto. I told them, "I asked my readers and followers on Facebook if they have any questions for the heads of Sony Philippines about Bravia. Most of them said that they believe in the quality of Bravia and in the innovations that Sony offers but what's keeping them from acquiring the product is the steep price versus that of the competition. Is there anything that Sony intends to do to address this concern of consumers?" Mr. Asaoka and Mr. Secreto said that it costs a lot to come up with the industry leading innovations that Sony offers in its latest products and as such, despite the high prices of their TVs, the company actually has a low profit margin in this line. Mr. Asaoka followed up that prices of current Bravias will naturally go down as the company releases newer models allowing more consumers to enjoy the innovations that Sony offers.
During the interview, the heads of Sony Philippines likewise confirmed that Triluminos display will definitely come to the Sony Xperia smartphone line. This is cool because, as of writing, Sony is still using TFT panel even in its top of the line handset releases, including Sony Xperia Z. Triluminos will be the Japanese company's answer to display technologies being offered by other companies like Retina Display and SuperAMOLED.
TP Friends, here's a video that I recorded during the event giving a quick summary of everything that Sony Philippines showed its dealers and the media that night. If you will, check it out.


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The Detroit Red Wings gave up a three-goal lead Thursday night but got an overtime goal from Darren Helm to pick up a 4-3 win over the St. Louis Blues.
Helm's goal came after the Blues forced overtime, rallying from down 3-0 midway through the game to tie things up with 5:46 remaining in regulation.
After Helm chipped the puck out of the Detroit zone, Jiri Hudler carried it down the right wing and into the St. Louis end. Hudler centered the puck to Helm, who swatted it past goalie Jaroslav Halak to give the Red Wings the win at 1:51 of the overtime period.
Patrick Eaves had opened the game's scoring with 7:35 left in the first. Eaves forced a turnover in the right wing corner and then went to the front of the net, taking a pass from Henrik Zetterberg and banging home the puck.
At 7:34 of the second, Todd Bertuzzi made it 2-0 when Halak tracked Valtteri Filppula's wraparound attempt, not noticing that the puck was left for Bertuzzi at the side of the goal. Bertuzzi roofed a shot with Halak looking the other way.
Jakub Kindl's first NHL goal made it 3-0 2:16 later. Kindl joined Filppula and Hudler as the late man on a rush, getting the puck from Filppula and trying to work it to Hudler at the side of the net. The attempted pass deflected off of defenseman Roman Polak and past Halak.
TJ Oshie got the Blues on the board with 8:16 left in the middle period. Oshie put a shot from the left faceoff circle over Detroit netminder Jimmy Howard's shoulder.
Patrick Berglund was left uncovered in the slot at 6:35 of the third period, open to take a pass from Vladimir Sobotka and snap a shot past Howard, pulling St. Louis to within a goal.
David Backes tied the game with 5:46 remaining, banging home the rebound of a Brad Boyes chance.
Neither team scored a power play goal on the night. The Blues had two attempts with the extra attacker to Detroit's one.
Howard made 26 saves on 29 shots in his first game back after missing two with a bruised knee. Halak stopped 25 of 29 shots.
The Red Wings host the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday afternoon and then are off until Wednesday when they host the New Jersey Devils.
Notes: Detroit announced the signing of free agent goaltender Evgeni Nabokov immediately after the game. Nabokov will have to clear waivers before joining the team but is not expected to do so.
Oh, yeah, there's a game tonight.
Distracted by all of the talk of Evgeni Nabokov maybe/probably signing with the Red Wings only to possibly/probably be claimed by someone else it's easy to forget that the team is in St. Louis to take on the Blues.
Jimmy Howard gets the start (meaning the Nabokov talk is not driven by an injury to him). Joey MacDonald will back up. The rest of the Detroit lineup remains the same.
That's all I've got.
I had a feeling a tie was going to happen sometime, but I didn't want to jinx it so I kept my mouth shut and now I'm feeling horribly guilty. I hate how superstitious hockey fools me into being.
At least all this Nabokov talk is exciting. As much as I love him, I don't see it as very practical but then again I haven't paid a lot of attention to hockey this season so my opinion is not that good.
Darren Helm
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage (25 mL)
- 2 tablespoons balsamic or wine vinegar (25 mL)
- 4 strip loin grilling steaks (2 pounds/1 kg), 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, such as Gorgonzola (2 ounces/60 g) (125 mL)
In large bowl, whisk together minced garlic, 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of the chopped sage, 2 tablespoons (25 mL) olive oil, vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) each salt and pepper. Add steaks and turn to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 8 hours.)
Place steaks on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning once, until medium-rare, about 10 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Transfer steaks to platter; sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese and remaining chopped sage. Tent with foil and let stand for 5 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings
This recipe was submitted by one of our readers and has not been tested by our food editors. We are not responsible for errors in this recipe, but if you find one, please let us know.
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More May 21st Rapture, God EXPLODES Volcano Under Iceland
The power of God was on display today, my friends! Behold!
Terrified Icelandic scientists hurried to their radios to send out an alert. A powerful, unprecedented rattling of the nation was felt by all and later discovered to be due to the formerly inactive Grimsvotn volcano suddenly exploding with activity.
The volcano caused a whopping 8.5 readout on the Richter scale, further scaring scientists. According to the Icelandic Weather Council, the volcano suddenly shifted underneath Earth and emerged through the Vatnajokull glacier in a stunning display for heartwrenching glory.
Only one year ago, we watched and reported on the Eyjafjallajokull volcano explosion and many people were shocked and bowed to God after seeing the images of the wrathful horror.
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Our favorite Chicago venue is gearing up to celebrate their second anniversary and you know they are going to do it with a bang. On Sunday, June 5th, Louie Vega with the help of resident DJ Terry Hunter will ring in a new year at The Shrine. This is a very special Chicago appearance for the legendary Master At Work, so get there early and make sure you bring your dance shoes because there will be no wallflowers at this party.
DJ Spinna and DJ Rich Medina Salute MLK Jr. at Cielo 1/17
Kick off the New Year with the right frame of mind. Giant Step is giving tribute to the great man and visionary, Martin Luther King Jr., on Sunday, January 17 at Cielo. DJ Spinna and DJ Rich Medina will be setting the groove for this special occasion, collaborating on six hours of the best music from around the world. Buy your tickets now to take advantage of our limited reduced price tickets.
The 6th Annual MLK Jr. Tribute w/ DJ Spinna and DJ Rich Medina
Happy Holidays to all you fellow Giant Steppers. In the spirit of freedom and peace we would like to announce our 6th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration. This year world renown DJs, Spinna and Rich Medina, will be collaborating on a very special set at Cielo on Sunday, January 17. Bringing you six straight hours of the greatest mix of Afrobeat, funk, Latin, hip hop, jazz, and just about everything else to make your body sweat. Make sure you buy your tickets in advance to take advantage of our limited reduced price tickets.


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How far we can trust the conclusions drawn from such comparisons between scriptural observations and known scientific facts, is the question which must be addressed here. Time continues to refine the conceptual faculties of man, forever widening the horizon of his awareness. Hence man's understanding of things is subject to constant change. How then can one rely on the verdict of any given scientific era and accept it as final? Take for instance the case of the natural laws which are unanimously accepted as universal and unchanging. Yet it cannot be said that they were understood alike by the philosophers and scientists of all ages. In view of this, will not the scientific testimony of the contemporary age in favour of Quranic revelation lose some of its dependability? Can one rely with absolute certainty on the finality of this verdict? Will it not be justified to suggest that the universally accepted concepts of today may be put to question by the advanced intellectual enlightenment of tomorrow?
To raise such questions is justified indeed but only partially so. All the concepts of the past have not necessarily changed in subsequent ages. There are countless cases of human understanding of things which, after undergoing some change for a period of time, became stabilized ultimately. There is many a law of nature which having been once accepted as universal truth, always remained so without further debate. There may occur some minor adjustments but in general their understanding remains unaltered. No intricate philosophical or scientific discussion is required any more to prove their validity. At the elementary level of water, fire, air and earth, their properties are better understood with the passage of time of course, but no change has ever occurred in the understanding of their fundamental nature. Fire still burns as it always did, water still extinguishes as it has done in the past. They have become fundamental truths belonging to all times, hence no one in his senses can ever predict that water will one day begin to burn and will feed the flames of fire. Yet in the domain of Divine prophecies some predictions are made which are no less startling by virtue of their being so different from the well-established human knowledge. For instance, in the past ages it would take only a prophet to make a prediction so bizarre as to prophesy that a day would dawn when water would also be observed to burn in addition to its extinguishing properties. That would be some prophecy indeed! If later on the existence and the properties of sodium are discovered to exactly correspond to the prophecy, no one has a right to dismiss such a prophecy as a soothsayer's vain babble. Once discovered, however, this unusual behaviour of sodium will be counted among the unchangeable universal laws. No one can suspect that a day may dawn when water would cease to ignite sodium. Yet if man looks around with awareness he will be amazed to find how much of his knowledge has already come to stay as unchangeable realities.
The same is true of human sensory perceptions. Their scope may widen but their recognition of the sweet, the bitter, the savoury, the unsavoury, heat and cold, noise and silence, comfort and discomfort, pain and pleasure and a myriad of other similar sensory stimulators will not undergo any change. Stability of concepts such as these can be classified as the primary stage of certainty. A comparatively higher stage of certainty belongs to the area of scientific enquiry. There too, we can find examples of complete agreement among scientists on many a concept which has come to stay and as such is accepted as universal. For instance, about the chemical composition of water there are no two opinions. One cannot suggest that with the passage of time its formula will change and a new formula may be discovered to replace it, such as H3O5 instead of H2O.
This article is excerpted with permission from Revelation, Rationality, Knowledge and Truth
Link to Belief In The Unseen: Part I here
Link to Belief In The Unseen: Part II here
Link to Belief In The Unseen: Part III here
Link to Belief In The Unseen: Part IV here
Link to Belief In The Unseen: Part V here
Link to Belief In The Unseen: Part VI here


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• "Critic's Pick. Entirely original . . . an inquiry into the darkest zones of the human heart . . . Weaves a complicated, intoxicating spell . . . a wonder." —New York Times
• "A sprawling, slithering, stream-of-consciousness tale—a moribund, Rust Belt dreamland. The rare animated feature whose subtext is as rich as its sensuality . . . Consuming Spirits (is) not only a monstrous visual achievement, but one of the most uniquely humanistic animated features of all time." —Slant
• "There's a billboard in Chris Sullivan's animated wonder Consuming Spirits advertising beer that promises 'the taste that haunts the lips.' The same goes for the film. You've likely never tasted anything quite like it." —Chicago Tribune
• "Recommended! An emotionally raw, thoroughly original film, a labor of painstaking love 15 years in the making . . . a haunted reverie . . . of ugliness shot through with moments of unexpected beauty" —NPR
• "Must-see! It's like Todd Solondz went to town with scissors." —DailyCandy
Painstakingly created over the course of 15 years, Chris Sullivan's debut animated feature is an absolute marvel to behold. Sullivan employs multiplane cutouts, drawings on paper, and stop motion (all shot on 16mm) to weave a psychologically dense chronicle of a crumbling Rust Belt town and the intermingled lives of three lonely souls who work at its newspaper.
Unfolding like a vision quest from the mind of a memory-haunted insomniac, it tenderly navigates its ugly characters down twisted paths upon which their pasts, fears, and longings converge. This is a totally singular and eerie landscape, dotted with ghost-ridden farmhouses, midnight car accidents, late-night radio broadcasts and the world's oldest cat. Painted with frequent strokes of unexpected humor and rendered with a beautifully rough hewn craft emphasizing its characters' fragility, it emerges as a quiet feature-length epic unlike anything you've ever seen: adult, complex, and brimming with the irrepressible spirit of American independent filmmaking.
Raised in Pittsburgh, Chris Sullivan teaches animation and experimental narrative at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago. He has been creating films and performance work for the last 30 years. Consuming Spirits was funded by the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation. It was instrumental in Sullivan being awarded a coveted 2012 Creative Capital Grant.
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Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, Austintown. John Boehm will present "Old World Traditions: Lost and Retained — German." He has taught at several universities, including Youngstown State, and has been involved in the German community in northeastern Ohio. Cultural enrichment will be provided by the Canfield Community Band, directed by Kim Hogan. Memberships are $25 per person and $15 per meeting for members and $20 for nonmembers. Reservations should be mailed to OCA, P.O. Box 561, Canfield, OH 44406-0561, no later than Jan. 30. Take paper products for Heart Ministries.
Goldwing Road Riders Association Chapter M will meet Saturday at Yankee Kitchen, 6635 Market St., Boardman. Dinner will be at 5 p.m. and the meeting will follow at 6.
Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the high school cafeteria.
Newcomers Group will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Stonebridge Grill and Tavern, 1497 Boardman-Canfield Road. Lacey Madison from Project Hope will speak. New members are welcome. For information and reservations call 330-704-0236.
Warren Women's Connection is hosting a "Chocolate Anyone?" luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at DeLucia's Banquet Room, 2610 Elm Road NE , Warren. Special feature will be Dove Chocolate Discoveries by Sarah Shesko. Speaker and soloist Bill Rotar will present "Victory Through Adversity." Reservations are due by Feb. 7 by calling 330-539-5837 or 330-638-6508. Free nursery is available by reservation.
Youngstown Chapter of International Torch Clubs will meet Monday at Pete's Place, Kilcawley Center, on the campus of Youngstown State University. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will be at 6. The lecture will be presented at 7 p.m. by Linda Porter, French and Spanish language teacher at Howland High School, who will discuss "Life As Art: Toulouse-Lautrec." Cost is $18 for nonmembers. Call 330-757-4148 for dinner reservations.
Friends of Poland Library will meet at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 5 in the library meeting room to install the following slate of officers: Kitty Heineman, president; Lee Wright, vice president; Bertha Eszenyi, secretary; and Glenda Hoagland, treasurer. Dave and Glenda Hoagland will provide a program on Cuba. Hostesses are Emma Eggleston, Rekha Desai, Carol McCoy and Sue Perry. Meetings are open to the public. The meeting will be cancelled if schools are closed for inclement weather.
Croatian Lodge 598 will meet at 12:45 p.m. Sunday in the community room at the post office building, 550 Ohio Ave.
St. Rose Quilting Group will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the parish house.
Youngstown South Christian Woman's Connection will host a "Be My Valentine" luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13 at Avion on the Water, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. A fashion show will feature Fashions by Chico's, and entertainment will be provided by singer Steve Varga. Guest speaker will be Judy Conti Katsaras, owner of Judy Conti Dance Studios, who will present "Finding Life's Amazing Discovery." Cost is $13 and includes lunch. The public is invited. Reservations are required by Feb. 6 by calling 330-788-2340 or 330-793-6676. For information about Stonecroft Bible Study call 330-360-0509.
Girard-Liberty Kiwanis will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Golf Dome, 1300 N. State St., Girard.
D.A.R.E. Singles Group meets at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at Disciples Christian Church, 565 Boardman-Canfield Road. Other activities scheduled are: Saturday, Phantom hockey game at 7 p.m. at Covelli Center; Tuesday, dance classes at 7 p.m. at Judy Conti's in Austintown; Thursday, re-gifting night at 7 p.m. at the church; and Friday, lobby of Movies 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Shops at Boardman Park.
Lake Milton Historical Society will meet at 11 a.m. Thursday at Hallidays Winery, 2400 NE River Road, Lake Milton. Election of officers will take place.
Mahoning County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the St. Charles Church Ministry Building, 7325 Westview Drive, Boardman. Sue Bell will discuss "Small Towns in Normandy, France and D-Day Beaches." A computer interest group will meet at 6. For information visit www.mahoningcountychapterogs.org.
Youngstown-Warren-Sharon Chapter of Carpatho-Rusyn Society will have a dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the MVR, 410 N. Walnut St., Youngstown. Dinner and drinks will be ordered from the menu at your cost. Joel Christopher, from the Department of Slavic Languages and Literature at University of Pittsburgh, will discuss the way the 20th century transnational migration contributed to the causes of World War I. Guests are welcome. For information call Jim Basista at 330-544-0107.
F.O.C.U.S., a breast-cancer support group, will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Davidson's Restaurant in Cornersburg.
Mended Hearts Chapter 7 has canceled its monthly meeting Wednesday at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Boardman. For information contact Lee Meadows at 330-793-2531.
Nar-Anon, a 12-step program for those who have been adversely affected by a loved one's addiction to drugs, meets at 7 p.m. every Friday at the Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic, 160 Clifton NE, Howland. Newcomers are welcome at 6:45 p.m. For information call 330-856-3822.
Survivors of Suicide in Columbiana County will meet from at 6 p.m. Thursday at Columbiana County Counseling Center, 40722 state Route 154, Lisbon. This support group is for families who have lost a loved one to suicide. For information call Help Hotline Crisis Center at 330-424-7767.
TOPS 327 will meet Monday at Christ Church Presbyterian, 1933 Canfield Road, Boardman. Weigh-in is from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7. The first meeting is free. Guests are welcome. For information call 330-793-4378 or 330-779-0144.
TOPS 1237, Austintown, will meet Thursday at Idaho Road Alliance Church, 250 Idaho Road, across from Frank Ohl Middle School. Weigh-in is from 5 to 5:30 p.m., followed by the meeting until 6:30. For information call 330-758-4923.
TOPS 1262, McDonald, meets Wednesdays in the senior citizen's room at the post office. Weigh-in is from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. and the meeting will follow. New members are welcome.
TOPS 1497, Austintown, will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Smith Corners United Methodist Church, 3000 S. Niles-Canfield Road. New members are welcome; the first meeting is free. For information call 330-759-4737.
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New hires to IS&T are provided with a variety of practical tools and resources that focus on immersing new employees into the MIT/IS&T culture and environment. The following is a set of guidelines and recommendations for managers who are welcoming new staff to IS&T.
IS&T orientation
In addition to learning about MIT, new hires to IS&T will receive a local departmental orientation that consists of phased activities:
- Hiring Manager contacts new employee to coordinate and discuss logistics (start time and location) prior to arrival.
- Hiring Manager contacts appropriate Site Team Coordinator to organize computer, phone, telephone, keys, building pass, etc.
- Hiring Manager requests Site Team Coordinator to schedule a 1:1 with the new employee on their first day to show them around the building, floors, etc.
- IS&T-HR provides new employee with web address for MIT-HR New Employee Orientation site. This site will walk the new employee through the steps to sign up for email, benefits enrollment, parking or transit pass, as well as other benefits and services available to MIT employees.
- New employee is met by their new manager (or appropriate team member) at agreed-upon time and location. New employee is introduced to team members and other staff, as well as Site Coordinator who will ensure equipment and other related necessities are in place.
- Designated Site Team member gives new employee a tour of the building and floors.
- New employee visits the MIT ID Card Office in the Student Center, accompanied by one of their new teammates, or a member of IST-HR to acquire their new MIT ID.
- New employee meets with IST-HR to receive a one-on-one consultation to review any questions as well as to complete on-boarding paperwork (I-9 as well as Invention and Proprietary Information Agreement), as well as answer any HR-related questions.
- IS&T HR Representative reviews the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values with the new employee.
- Hiring manager to provide new employee schedule of various meetings (key staff, stakeholders, clients, community members, etc.) for the first few weeks. These meetings are very important to develop relationships faster – and to help get the new employee up-and-running as quickly as possible.
- An additional follow-up survey is sent to the new employee after six months and again at twelve months. This survey asks a series of questions to gather feedback on the new employees first few weeks, the on-boarding experience, as well as any issues or areas of concern.
MIT orientation
This section contains information outlining the orientation process, information, tools and resources broadly related to the Institute and serves to compliment the process, information, tools and resources specific to IS&T.
- MIT's New Employee Orientation website provides essential information for helping new hires with their orientation process.
- Before You Start provides a checklist of activities to complete prior to the new hire's first day at MIT. Focusing on these activities prior to starting will ensure that a new hire's first days and weeks at MIT are as rewarding and productive as possible.
- Your First Days highlights the "must dos" for all new employees at MIT to accomplish during their first week, from acquiring an MIT ID card to attending a new hire tour and reception.
- As a new employee, you also are eligible for various benefits depending upon your employment status. Your Benefits offers multiple links for new employees to learn about benefits and the various options that are available.


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December 4, 2011- Examiner.com Exclusive
Dustin and Brittany Ellermann joyfully welcomed their first daughter, Arrow Grace, December 2, 2011. Arrow joins two brothers ages 2 and 5. Dustin and Brittany also open their home to children in the foster care system.
Dustin wowed viewers with his amazing win on the Season 3 finale of Top Shot on October 25 of this year. His lovely wife, Brittany, several months pregnant with baby Arrow, was featured on the finale cheering her husband to victory.
The name Arrow was chosen after words of blessing were spoken over the baby by Nancy Campbell during a women's retreat. Not knowing that Dustin was a competitive shooter, Nancy prayed that the baby in Brittany's womb "would be like an arrow, shooting forth, to hit the mark, for the purpose and destiny God has planned..." Shortly afterwards the promo for Top Shot with Dustin front and center holding a bow with an arrow poised on the string aired, confirming to Brittany that the name Arrow was right for their baby girl.
Dustin received praise for his easygoing charm and strong personal character during the show. Giving the glory for his talent and win to God and seeking to use his noteriety for good have been part of his response to those compliments.
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Steve Nash rumors have the point guard of the LA Lakers returning to practice. The news about Nash doesn't end the LA Lakers rumors, as Steve Blake and Jordan Farmar also showed up at practice. According to a report from Friday (Jan. 31), the trio of guards have all been ruled out for the night game against the Charlotte Bobcats. There is a chance that they could begin returning with the Tuesday (Feb. 4) game against the Minnesota Timberwolves though.
Nash is coming back from a back injury and will be the first of the guards to play again this season. Blake will be back from his right elbow injury shortly after that and Farmar will return from his left hamstring injury a bit later. All three guards should be in the active rotation by mid-February, giving the team some much-needed depth as it tries to salvage the 2013-14 NBA season. By the end of February Kobe Bryant should also be active again, finally forcing coach Mike D'Antoni to choose between players to put in the rotation.
These Steve Nash rumors should draw the attention of fantasy basketball owners because there are a lot of statistics that he could draw. He likely will return to the starting lineup shortly after being activated and his minutes will probably climb as the second half of the season progresses. The allure in fantasy basketball leagues will be the assists, free-throw percentage, and three-pointers that he can likely provide. It's unclear just how many minutes he will get down the stretch, but he is a player worth watching that could give an impact in head-to-head leagues.
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A test of candidates' endurance as intermediate exams begin
Karachi: Hours-long power failures caused great hardships for tens of thousands of candidates of the annual intermediate examinations 2011 that began in the city on Monday.
The candidates of Class XII – Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, Home Economics and Medical Technology groups – appeared in the morning shift, while students of Class XII of the Commerce (Regular) Group sat the exams in the afternoon shift during the first phase of the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Part-I and II) annual examinations. The exams are being conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK).
However, the candidates in both shifts suffered hours-long unannounced power failures at almost every examination centre. The issue of electricity outages had already affected their preparations for the exams, and on Monday too students sweated heavily as they solved their papers without electricity in hot and humid conditions.
At least 11 candidates from both shifts were caught red-handed using unfair means by BIEK officials. The cases were referred to the committee to take the necessary action in this regard, Chairman BIEK Professor Anwar Ahmed Zai said.
In the first shift, the candidates of Class XII appeared in the paper of Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) from 9:30am to 11:30am, while the students of Commerce (Regular) appeared in the paper of Principle of Commerce from 2:30pm to 5:30pm in the afternoon shift. At least 27,240 candidates of Pre-Engineering, 17,051 students of Pre-Medical and 30,904 pupils of Commerce (Regular) Group took the exams.
There are 90 examination centres for the Science Group of which 47 centres have been established for male and 43 centres for female candidates in the morning shift. Meanwhile, 67 examination centres, including 34 centres for male and 33 for female candidates, have been established in the evening shift for the Commerce (Regular) Group.
The BIEK has also formed a 'super vigilance team' to monitor the examination process. The chairman BIEK, director general Colleges, regional director Colleges Karachi and senior professors were part of the team, Zai said.
During the visits to various examination centres, it was observed that students were sweating while solving their papers due to disruptions in the power supply to those centres.
It was also observed the law-enforcement personnel were not present at a number of examination centres. The board had asked the Sindh Home Department, in written, to provide security arrangements outside the examination centres to avoid external influence.
However, the Board's request was not entertained and the BIEK feared that examination superintendent and other staff may face problems in the absence of police and rangers during the next papers. The chairman BIEK stressed upon the authority concerned to deploy the police and rangers at the examination centres. According to Zai, the BIEK had written an application to the KESC to exempt the examination centres from load shedding. Later on, the board received letters from the authorities concerned in which they ensured their support. It is likely that section 144 would be imposed around the examination centres from the next exam and the KESC would also try to avoid load shedding in the vicinity of the examination centres whereas the rangers would conduct patrolling around the examination centres in the city.


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Melon Agua Fresca [Melon Coolers]
Adapted from Gourmet, August 2009
Makes 8 drinks in 10-ounce glasses
1 (4-pound*) cantaloupe or honeydew melon, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
1 1/2 cups water
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar (optional, I skipped this)
1/4 teaspoons salt
1 quart chilled club soda or seltzer
Garnish: lime wedges or melon slices
Purée melon in batches with water in a blender or food processor, however, if you use the latter be extra careful as the food processor does not excel in handling large amounts of liquid.
Transfer to a colander lined with a kitchen towel (not terry cloth) or fine cheesecloth set over a deep bowl and let drain about one hour. Gather ends of towel and very gently squeeze any remaining juice from melon, then discard solids. Stir in lime juice, sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt and chill for another hour.
Divide among 8 (10-ounces) glasses and top off with club soda. Or vodka. Look, I know some of you are going to anyway; just don't forget to share.
Do ahead: Drinks, without club soda, can be made 4 days ahead and chilled. Add soda just before serving.
* My cantaloupe weighed 2 pounds, my honeydew weighed 7 1/2. I suppose that perfect four-pound melon specimens exist, just certainly not where I shop!
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"I began to think that perhaps the time had come for me to write a book of my own---a book that would convey some of the wisdom I've learned sitting not at the feet of the Dalai Lama but even closer, on his lap. A book that would tell my own tale...how I was rescued from a fate too grisly to contemplate to become the constant companion of a man who is not only one of the world's greatest spiritual leaders and a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate but also a dab hand with a can opener."
The Dalai Lama's Cat---by David Michie---is a story from a cat's point-of-view. In the slums of New Delhi, a starving and mud-smeared kitten is left for dead until, fortunately, she is rescued and taken into a beautiful sanctuary in the Himalayas, where her new life as the Dalai Lama's cat begins.
The cat goes by many names. In the eyes of the public, however, she is known as HHC---His Holiness's Cat.
From the perspective of HHC, the reader will gain insights on finding happiness and meaning in everyday life. It is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning more about Buddhism and Enlightenment, as well as for those who are looking to read something inspirational. Also, if you're a cat-lover, this is the book for you.
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Hunter Stewart finished his Players Amateur contestant-amateur round Wednesday and glanced up at the Vanderbilt flag flying over the first tee at Berkeley Hall Golf Club in Bluffton, S.C., just off Hilton Head Island. The college golfer knew the flag was flying to recognize his victory in last year's tournament. The sight brought a smile to his face.
On a hot South Carolina day the Kentucky native was relaxed but ready to take on the field when tournament play begins Thursday morning. Although he did not win on Wednesday, he said he really enjoyed spending time with his contestant-amateur playing partner Greg Voetsch, father of Stewart's Vanderbilt teammate John Voetsch.
With practice rounds and preliminary events out of the way, the golfers are ready to hit the course in the amateur tournament known for its southern hospitality and a great venue. There has never been a repeat winner at the Players Am and Stewart would like to change that when play ends Sunday.
The Players Amateur draws top players from colleges around the country along with international players and this year's field is no exception. Past champions include Bill Haas, Rickie Fowler, Ben Curtis, Bud Cauley, Brian Harman and Camilo Villegas. Australian Daniel Nisbet was the 2012 winner.
Stewart's victory in the 2013 rain-shortened Players Amateur gave him an exemption into the PGA TOUR RBC Heritage golf tournament on Hilton Head Island where he played with professional Mark Anderson, winner of the 2008 Players Am. Both the professional and amateur tournaments are administered by the Heritage Classic Foundation.
Hilton Head High School sophomore Andrew Orischak and his playing partner Bob Linman won Wednesday's Contestant Amateur Tournament. Coming in second was University of Georgia golfer Michael Cromie and his partner Doug Willet. The third-place finishers were Australian amateur Anthony Murdaca and Gene Schraeder.
Play begins Thursday at 7:15 at Berkeley Hall, located off Highway 278 in Bluffton. There is no charge to watch the tournament.


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Police are called to the singer's home in what seems to be the latest example of a prank targeting high-profile celebrities.
09:23, UK, Friday 08 February 2013
R&B singer Chris Brown has become the latest star to be caught by a prank known as 'swatting'.
Los Angeles police responded to a false emergency call reporting domestic violence at his home.
The incident happened around 5pm local time on Monday, but when officers arrived they discovered the singer was not at home.
Police searched the address, spoke to household staff and found no problems.
Swatters make false emergency calls, aiming to summon large numbers of police to the home of a celebrity.
The term comes from the specialised Swat (Special Weapons and Tactics) teams which often respond to serious incidents involving firearms or risk to life.
Brown, 23, was sentenced to five years' probation in 2009 for attacking his then-girlfriend, singer Rihanna.
Last week, Los Angeles police also responded to a fake armed robbery call-out at Tom Cruise's house.
Other swatting targets have included pop stars Justin Bieber and Miley Cyrus, as well as Two and a Half Men actor Ashton Kutcher.
A 12-year-old boy was arrested in December in relation to the Bieber and Kutcher incidents, in which there were claims of a threat from a gunman.
Police said he had made the calls via text, using a computer programme designed for hearing-impaired people.
There is no suggestion that the same boy is responsible for the latest swatting prank.
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By CHRIS DUNCAN
AP Sports Writer
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Holly McPeak and Elaine Youngs are using deceptive offense to advance deep into the Olympic beach volleyball tournament. Misty May and Kerri Walsh are relying on keeping the focus on themselves.
The two American women's pairs advanced to the quarterfinals Saturday with straight-set victories in their medal-round openers.
The fourth-ranked McPeak and Youngs defeated 12th-seeded Czech pair Eva Celbova and Sona Novakova 21-16, 21-16. May and Walsh, the No. 1 seeds, beat seventh-seeded Chinese duo Tian Jia and Wang Fei 21-11, 21-18.
One more victory for each and the friendly rivals, who've been attending each other's matches, would meet in Monday's semifinals.
For that to happen, May and Walsh have to beat Canadians Guylaine Dumont and Annie Martin and McPeak and Youngs have to defeat Germans Stephanie Pohl and Okka Rau in Sunday's quarterfinals. The Germans beat Greeks Vassilliki Arvanity and Efthalia Koutroumanidou 21-12, 19-21, 15-11 on Saturday.
"You can't look ahead. You'll lose," Walsh said. "It's easy to stay focused."
May and Walsh have yet to drop a set in four matches in Athens, playing with seamless chemistry and committing few unforced errors.
"As long as Kerri and I do what we want on our side, people can do what they want on the other," May said.
But Walsh said their run hasn't been as easy as it's looked.
"We have played some awesome teams," she said. "They're pulling out all of their ace cards here. Misty and I have just taken care of business."
The Americans got off to a typical fast start against the Chinese, jumping to an 8-3 lead behind Walsh's net dominance and May's quick-footed digging. The second set was more competitive until May and Walsh went on a 5-1 spurt to finish the match.
"We've done all the little things," May said. "And when there's a long rally, we've always been able to turn it into a positive."
McPeak and Youngs, meanwhile, have nearly perfected the tactic of going for points on the second shots of rallies rather than the usual bump-set-spike routine. The 6-foot Youngs scored five early points in their match by tapping bumps from McPeak straight over the net and into gaps between the off-balance Czechs.
"Even if you're ready for that, you've got to decide where I'm going with it," Youngs said. "The way Holly's passing, it makes it a lot easier for me to mix it up."
The first set was tied 15-all, but Novakova served into the net and Youngs pounded an ace. Youngs finished the set with her hardest spike of the match. The Americans never trailed in the second set, finishing the match sharper than they started it.
McPeak and Youngs played the last match of Saturday's afternoon session, when the blazing sun was still baking the seaside venue. They say their dedication to conditioning has helped them withstand the withering heat of Athens.
"We're not wimpy chicks," Youngs said. "We work hard, we train hard, so we don't have to worry at 15-15 whether we're going to be too exhausted to finish. It's nice to have that to lean back on."
The 35-year-old McPeak has notoriously demanding workout habits, lifting weights and doing cardio three days a week in addition to three hours of beach volleyball.
"I don't feel one bit different than I did when I was 22," said McPeak, the winningest female player in history.
American men Dax Holdren and Stein Metzger, upset winners over fourth-ranked Germans Markus Dieckmann and Jonas Reckermann on Friday, face fifth-seeded Swiss pair Patrick Heuscher and Stefan Kobel in Sunday's quarterfinals. The 12th-seeded U.S. duo has kept alive hopes of a third straight American gold at the beach.
In other action Saturday:
-Third-seeded Swiss brothers Martin and Paul Laciga outlasted second-ranked Brazilians Marcio Araujo and Benjamin Insfran 21-19, 19-21, 15-12. On match point, Paul Laciga hopped over a courtside barrier and leaped into a giant Swiss flag unfurled by a pack of fans. "I just feel very happy for me and for them," Paul Laciga said.
-Australian men's duos split two matches. Germans Christophe Dieckmann and Andreas Scheuerpflug ousted Andrew Schacht and Josh Slack 21-19, 21-12 before Aussies Julien Prosser and Mark Williams knocked out South Africans Colin Pocock and Gershon Rorich 21-14, 21-10.
-Canadians John Child and Mark Heese, the No. 20 seeds and the lowest-ranked team remaining, upset seventh-seeded Argentinians Mariano Baracetti and Martin Conde 21-17, 21-17.


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SUPPLY—Nearly 700 cheering and clapping students greeted Team Hope for the Warriors at the entrance to Virginia Williamson Elementary School on Friday afternoon.
As part of the team's 9/11 Hope Ride, the warriors stopped by the school before heading to a luncheon at Winding River Plantation. The 9/11 Hope Ride began last Wednesday at Camp Lejeune and ended Saturday in Oak Island.
You hear the mantra every year that "fall is for planting." The cooler days and nights of autumn place less stress on the plants and allow them time to get roots established before the ravages of next summer's heat.
In fact, our soil temperatures rarely drop low enough to suspend root growth, so your new plants will be adding roots throughout the winter. If you're like me and get bored easily, you're always looking for new plants to add during this great planting time. I've included several for you to consider.
Some areas are having an excellent year for caterpillars, butterflies and moths. If you lose foliage from a deciduous tree this time of the year, it will not hurt the tree. The leaves have already produced plenty of food for the tree and they would fall anyway in another month.
The main reason to kill these fall caterpillars would be to keep the droppings off the sidewalk or out of the pool. Any pesticide labeled for caterpillars would work. Be sure to use one labeled for fruits or nuts if you plan to spray something edible.
Many of my friends were talking about "Julie and Julia." I got the clear message that I had to see that movie. Awakening on a Friday morning with an awful headache, I told myself that the perfect cure would be time spent in a darkened theater where I'd suspend any disbelief that was engendered by reviews that judged the film to be mediocre at best. Instead, I would focus on the story unfolding before me.
If my headache disappeared, I'd give the movie an excellent rating. If not, I would still deem it time pleasantly spent.
Watching Hurricane Floyd result in flooding like he'd never seen before—causing more than $1 million in damage to his family's business on Main Street—has made Al Milliken of Shallotte Electric Stores that much more wary of possible flooding in downtown Shallotte.
His family's company realized the importance of having flood insurance after Hurricane Floyd dumped 16 inches of rain in Shallotte and flooded several roads and damaged the store.
Brunswick was one of 59 North Carolina counties in which the unemployment rate dropped in July.
In Brunswick County's case, the decrease was minimal, from 11 percent to 10.8 percent, which was also the rate for May, according to the N.C. Employment Security Commission (ESC).
In the most recent report from the ESC, commission chairman Moses Carey Jr. called July employment growth in many of the N.C. counties "modest."
Brunswick County Realtors sold 204 homes during July, up from 195 last year but down from 214 last month, according to the N.C. Association of Realtors' latest report.
The average price of a home sold increased over last year, from $233,847 to $248,832, the NCAR report states.
Local Realtors say they are seeing a better summer than winter and are looking forward to the market rebounding.
A little more than 24 years ago, James Roger Stamper was convicted of second-degree murder. He was sentenced to life in prison.
But, according to the North Carolina Post Release Supervision and Parole Commission, Stamper could be paroled if he completes the state's Mutual Agreement Parole Program (MAPP).
Stamper was convicted of second-degree murder in July 1985 for a February 1985 murder where he stabbed the victim 12 times, according to the North Carolina Department of Corrections. The murder took place on 38th Street in what was then Long Beach.
Just in case a tropical storm or hurricane approaches our area, it would be nice to be prepared. This is a keeper to put on your refrigerator door for tips on how to deal with things…
After the storm
District Attorney Rex Gore has cleared Brunswick County Sheriff's Deputy Bradley Hardee in the Sept. 6 fatal shooting of 49-year-old Alton Walters.
"Based on the facts as presented and the law relating to an officer's right to use deadly force, I am satisfied that Deputy Hardee acted within the constraints of the law," Gore said in a press release.
Brunswick County Sheriff John Ingram said Bradley Hardee, who has been with the sheriff's office since April 2007, remains on paid administrative duty.
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The Cleveland Indians landed another highly coveted free agent outfielder Monday night, signing Michael Bourn to a four-year contract worth nearly $48 million.
Bourn, 30, was an All-Star last season with the Atlanta Braves and is a two-time Gold Glove Award winner. He's also a three-time National League Stolen Base champ.
Bourn will likely leadoff for the Tribe this season and play center. The signing also means Drew Stubbs will now be the team's fourth outfielder. However, there are some rumblings that Nick Swisher could move to first base and Stubbs could play right. That would leave Mark Reynolds to handle the DH duties.
Now, the Indians Opening Day lineup could look a little something like this:
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2. 2B Jason Kipnis L
3. SS Asdrubal Cabrera R/L
4. 1B Nick Swisher R/L
5. C Carlos Santana R/L
6. DH Mark Reynolds R
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2002: Played in 30 games as a junior, including three starts in right field...suffered a double-fracture of his right wrist in the preseason that required the insertion of screws and a metal plate, and the injury hampered him all season...hit .125 with four hits in 32 at-bats, including doubles vs. TCU (April 19) and in the Conference USA Tournament vs. Saint Louis (May 22).
2001: Played in 40 games as a sophomore, including 15 starts in right field and two at designated hitter...had five multiple-hit games and three multiple-RBI outings...had a three-game hitting streak from May 12-18 when he hit .571 (4-for-7)...best game of the year came in the season opener against Sam Houston (Feb. 3) when he went 2-for-5 with two doubles, a run scored and a career-high four RBI...also had two-hit performances vs. Pepperdine (Feb. 18), vs. Siena (March 10), vs. Charlotte in the Conference USA Tournament (May 18) and against LSU in the NCAA Super Regional (June 3)...started two games in the Super Regional against LSU, going 3-for-6 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.
2000: Played in 32 games as a true freshman, including 23 starts in right field, two at designated hitter and one in center...earned Conference USA All-Freshman Team honors after hitting .325 with six extra-base hits and 16 RBI...had eight multiple-hit games and four multiple-RBI contests...had a four-game hitting streak on two occasions: hitting .615 (8-for-13) from March 22-26 and .500 (4-for-8) from April 25-30...set a career-high with three hits at Houston (March 24) and tied the mark two days later against the Cougars...had a season-high two RBI at Southeastern Louisiana (March 22), at Houston (March 26) and twice at Memphis (April 29, 30).
Summer Ball: Played with the Bourne Braves of the Cape Cod League in 2001...in 2000, played in the Shenendoah Valley League
High School: Two-year letterman at Durango High for coach Mike Gomez...selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 47th round of the 1999 draft...as a senior, helped the Trailblazers win the 4A state championship and rank 22nd in the final USA Today high school poll...in 1999, earned TPX/Louisville Slugger All-America honors and made Baseball America's 100 Top High School Players list...earned honorable-mention all-state honors as a junior when he helped the Trailblazers advance to the Zone Playoffs...also lettered twice in football as a wide receiver and safety, earning all-state honors as a junior...off the diamond, was a member of the Honor Roll and Student Relations Club, and earned the Excellent Attendance award.
Personal: Full name is James Morris Burgess...son of Kirby and Shirley Burgess...has one sister, Gwendolyn...uncle, Frank, was an All-American basketball player at Gonzaga in the 1960s and played in the now defunct ABA...majoring in business management and administration.


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At 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, the temporary Bridge of Lions closed permanently for all vehicular traffic. At noon, today, Wednesday, the newly restored Bridge of Lions will open for traffic. During the 15 hour closure, the SR312 bridge may be used as an alternate route to the mainland. To read the press release issued by the Bridge of Lions rehabilitation project, click here.
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Following the reopening of the Bridge of Lions, the project continues with the dismantling of the temporary bridge and installation of landscaping, a phase that will take approximately a year. The completion of the entire project will be marked by the return of the two lion statues from which the bridge gets its name.
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Get ready to use your puzzle solving skills to collect rare artifacts from around the world in Mahjongg Artifacts. This game features two modes; quest mode and classic mode. In quest mode, you travel around the world and collect rare artifacts. To gain these rare artifacts, you have to complete each Mahjongg puzzle by matching the two golden tiles. In classic mode, you play the traditional game of Mahjongg. You have a variety of layouts, tile sets, and backgrounds from around the world to choose from. This game has one interesting game mechanic that makes for very interesting gameplay. Some of the tiles have a glow around them. When you click on the tile, similar tiles of the same color light up, and you have to choose which tile to match the other tile with. In quest mode, you have to use some strategy with these tiles to get to the golden tiles. The theme of this game is really good; you get to see alot of the world and culture with the background pictures. The music is very calm and relaxing as well. The backgrounds are made very nicely to represent the different parts of the world. Once you get good at the game, you could rank up a nice score to put into the leader board; so take a trip around the world and collect artifacts along the way with Mahjongg Artifacts.
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Your bags may be packed and you may be ready to go, because you're leaving on a jet plan as the song goes, but geopolitical issues have a way of ruining travel plans. The sad truth is that tensions between neighboring countries can go sour at anytime while terrorist threats are also unexpected. Rather than endangering oneself by pushing forward with travel plans in the middle of a geopolitical crisis, globe trekkers need to play it smart and be prepared to cancel their travel plans should a hazardous situation arise near their destination.
Because the cost of a trip intensifies the drive to follow through with travel plans, would-be travelers should always purchase travel insurance products from a reputable provider specializing in travel insurance products. More than just Travel Medical Insurance, plans include cancellation for any reason travel insurance, which is probably the best options when it comes to preparing for a situation that could force travelers to cancel their travel plans. Knowing the finances of an investment in travel are safe lessens the consequences of canceling travel plans, thereby allowing sound reasoning to guide the decisions of would-be travelers.
The sad truth is that the world is in a period of great uncertainty. From the Arab Spring revolutions, civil unrest is spreading while government resistance to change is causing instability. Meanwhile, conflicts of interests involving nation-states like the US, China, Japan, and Russia are increasing in frequently, especially given the ongoing economic fallout of the Great Recession. There has been a long running failure to balance the interests of the Peoples of the world and the time of reckoning is here. For those trying to travel the world, this will likely mean an increased need to cancel travel plans should something happen.
Risk is part of adventure and no one should let fear stop them from seeing the world or expanding the global reach of their business. In fact, traveling the world today is now as necessary as it is commonplace. Instead of being paralyzed by the newfound dangers of our brave new world, would-be travelers need to prepare themselves for whatever may come. Those who do not plan for the ill-effects of this uncertainty will be left struggling to cope with unanticipated political crises that could endanger their wellbeing and lives. Moreover, this is a time when geopolitical crises demand would-be travelers be prepared to cancel their plans while travel insurance can make that decision easier.


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When we think about survival, one of the first things we often think about is food. This is ironic as most people can survive at least several weeks on little or no food while going without water will kill you in a few days and going without shelter can kill you in a few hours. However, it is understandable that food is the first priority that comes to mind when we think about survival. After all, hunger is the one theoretcially life threatening discomfort we get on a daily basis. How many times have you said "I'm starving"? While it's a common exageration, the truth is that you're not starving and you don't want to know what starving is really like.
If you're like most Americans and are carrying more weight than you want to, you can survive for quite a while off these stored calories. While it would not be fun, most adults can survive at least two weeks with no food while engaging in survival related activities. That said, going more than a day or two without food will drastically reduce the efficiency of a person's coordination, stamina and cognitive abilities. So, while food is not at the top of the list of priorities in a survival situation, in a prolonged emergency, food is going to be something you're going to have to obtain or perish.
Please do not tell me that in an emergency situation you will simply loot the local Piggly Wiggly because every other unprepared person in the area has the same idea and you're going to have a lot of competition. One need only look at disasters like Hurricane Katrina to see how a mob of hungry people attacking a Wal Mart can make a horde of locusts look downright friendly. And please do not tell me that you're off to the woods to live off whatever you can kill from your tree stand. Take a second to think about what the first day of deer season is like. Competition for wild game can be fierce these days and that's under regulated conditions. Scavenging (aka looting) food and hunting can both supplement an emergency food supply but don't count on these techniques exclusively.
The best way to stave off starvation in an emergency is to stockpile food beforehand. But before we get into how much and how to store it, you must realize that you will never be able to store enough food to last indefinitely. In the proverbial total collapse of society, no amount of food will last forever and, at some point, all survivors will have to find alternative ways to obtain food or starve. Thinking along these lines demonstrates how any stockpile of food is, at its core, a stop gap measure. The only difference between one stockpile of food and another is how big a gap are they capable of stopping. Most households have less than a month of food put aside.
The individual who wishes to be prepared for an emergency must first decide how much food they are capable of storing and how much they are willing to store. This is a very individual decision but, as a minimum, I would reccommend three months of food stored using a rotational system. While most interruption of service emergencies last less than three months, the aftermath of these emergencies can go on for several months before life returns to some semblance of normalcy. If society collapses completely, three months of food gives the survivor one less thing to worry about while they adapt to their situation. I reccommend using a rotational system because it is a lot easier to get through an emergency when you're eating what you normally consume instead of existing off MREs and freeze dried meals.
While it is possible to buy a large and costly food storage system, storing and rotating food need not be complicated nor expensive. Make a list of the foods you eat on a regular basis that store well for long periods. My list includes rice, oatmeal, pasta, beans, sardines, corned beef, canned chicken, cooking oil, salt, sugar, vinegar as well as canned fruits and veggies. The next time you go grocery shopping, buy more of your essentials than you need. If possible, buy double what you normally do and set the extra aside in an orderly manner. Begin rotating supplies and continue to buy a little more than you need each time you shop and you will stockpile a respectable amount of food in a short time.
A quick and economical way to store large amounts of food is to use sealable plastic buckets. Buy a bucket for each type of food to be stored and line the inside with mylar or food grade plastic bags. Fill the lined bucket with food and toss in an oxygen absorber or two and you're done. If you're using a rotational system, this should be sufficient. If the food is to be stored longer than a few months, use dry ice to seal the bucket for long term storage. Dry ice is available at your local Publix.
While you're building your stockpile of emergency food, learn to hunt, fish and grow vegetables. Most urban and suburban areas have plots of land that could be used for gardens and plentiful small game which could be harvested in an emergency. Make sure that starvation is a very real threat before you start shooting squirrels and pigeons out of trees. The authorities tend to frown upon these types of activities during non-emergencies. That said, take advantage of every opportunity to hunt, fish or garden and practice these skills regularly. Not only are they recreational, theraputic and good for the ecosystem, should you find yourself in a survival situation, they just might save your life.


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One of the first major products of this working group is the consequence assessment modeling toolbox.
A "Directory of Atmospheric Transport and Diffusion Consequence Assessment Models" (FC-I3-1999) has been published by the Office of the Federal Coordinator for Meteorological Services and Supporting Research (OFCM) with the assistance of SCAPA members.
This document provides an in-depth compilation and description of atmospheric transport and dispersion models that are available to those with consequence assessment responsibilities. It is an updated and expanded version of the two earlier documents: OFCM's "Directory of Atmospheric Transport and Diffusion Models, Equipment, and Projects" (FCM-I3-1993) and SCAPA's "Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling Resources" (1995).


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"The Easy Way to Cleanse and Recharge Your Crystals and Gemstones"
Crystals and gemstones are a large part of my life. The colors and textures fascinate me. Each of them has their own energy, which I 'borrow' in my everyday Magickal Life.
Over time stones or minerals can be drained of its energy or they sometimes just soak up undesirable energies (such as in healing). There are many ways to cleanse them.
My favorite and easiest is the freezer. I know, you may not have heard of this before but it really works! Stones and minerals can handle extreme temperatures and exposing them to the freezer does cleanse them very, very effectively.
Before placing them into the freezer, I visualize any negative energies being swept away. I then talk to my stones or minerals asking them to 'empty out' the bad energies and to preserve the natural positive energies. I then place them into the freezer, usually 24 hours does the job.
The next method is an older way but very effective. It is to place the stone in rock salt water for 3 to 30 days. But, you need to be VERY careful; some gemstones are harmed by the salt such as Pearls or Halite.
The next method is put the stone in some distilled water and place the container in the sunlight. The intention is the stones will be cleansed, it is important here to tell the stones to release the bad energy. Start as soon as the morning light happens and make sure to remove them as the sun sets.
The last method is to use another gemstone to cleanse your stone or mineral. Selenite can be used to clean and recharge minerals and gemstones. You can place them on top of the round, mushroomy type of Selenite. There are Selenite that have long crystals or spears, the stones can be placed on top of it in a row.
Selenite spears can also be used in another way. Place the Selenite to point at a rock crystal and set the rock crystal to the point at the gemstone or mineral you want to affect. The Selenite spear and the Quartz Crystal, that is placed in the middle, function as focusers and will super-clean any stone incredibly quickly: usually within 15 seconds.
Charging a stone or mineral can increase the power or energy of the stone. Again one of the simplest ways is to use the Selenite. Just place the stones on a Selenite spear or cluster for longer than it takes to clean them. They will get highly charged and project their qualities out to easily fill not just an entire room, but a large hall or warehouse, as well.
There are ways to build a 'charger'. It is very effective and can amplify the power of a gemstone or mineral. Chargers can be made out of any natural substance. But, metals are best. The most highly charging 'conductor' is Copper.
The shape is a simple cube with a 4-sided pyramid on top. The height of the pyramid should be the height of the cube. At the tip of the pyramid place a crystal point.
Next you need to surround the charger on all 4 sides with four obelisks for grounding and focusing. Without these the energy will go all over. The obelisks can be made of stone or preferably metal, but anything natural will work.
Lastly, place a stone in the charger; it should rest in the center on a natural-material pedestal. Again, Copper is the best material for pedestals. Plastic should never be used it takes away the energy.


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Traffic traveling down Blountville Highway around 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon, drivers found themselves taking a sudden and unexpected detour onto Old Stage Drive outside of the Bristol Tennessee city limits. There had been a high-speed chase which crossed state lines from Virginia and culminated in law enforcement officers shooting the suspect at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Blountville Highway near Steele Creek Park at Keith Drive. According to a late-Thursday report on the Times-News, the man has been identified as Ransom Eugene McCoy, age 45. He was accused of larceny in Washington County, Va., and theft in Sullivan County, Tenn.
Taking a glance down the road toward Bristol while pulling back out onto Blountville Highway, there were blue lights flashing and several cars in the middle of the road. It appeared that there had been some type of crash, although it was too far down the road to distinguish. What was clear was that the scene had been left untouched to facilitate an ongoing investigation.
The authorities have not released any information about which law enforcement agency actually fired the fatal shot that killed the suspect. The Virginia Highway Patrol, Washington County Sheriff's Department, U.S. Marshalls and the Tennessee Highway Patrol were involved in the chase, in which the suspect rammed police vehicles and exceeded 100 mph in speed. The Sullivan County Sherriff's Department was in charge of securing the crime scene because it occurred in their jurisdiction.
According to the Johnson City Press, law officers in Washington County, Va., had previously tried to arrest the suspect twice this week; one of those times he fled on foot. It is not known how long traffic will be detoured around the Blountville Highway investigation scene, but there is always a thorough investigation conducted when an officer fires on a suspect. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is on the scene conducting the inquiry.


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(12:39 p.m. EDT) -- Hurricane Jimena is now a dangerous Category Four hurricane.
According to the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Jimena's maximum sustained winds have increased to 135 miles per hour. The storm is likely to strengthen further over the next 24 hours.
Jimena is located 285 miles south of Cabo Corrientes, Mexico, and 515 miles south-southeast of the southern tip of Baja California.
Cruise Ship Itinerary Changes
Carnival has altered Carnival Splendor's Mexican Riviera itinerary. Instead of sending the ship south toward Puerto Vallarta during two sea days on Monday and Tuesday, Carnival will keep Splendor closer to its Long Beach homeport, visiting Catalina Island on Monday and Ensenada on Tuesday. The remainder of the itinerary is unchanged for now. Carnival is still evaluating options for Carnival Elation -- which departed from San Diego on Saturday and is due into Cabo San Lucas Monday -- and says more information will become available later today.
Royal Caribbean will be making a decision regarding Mariner of the Seas later this afternoon.
Weather Outlook: Next Affected Ships & Ports
Hurricane Jimena is moving toward the northwest, and is expected to turn gradually toward the north-northwest over the next few days. Although no hurricane watches or warnings have been issued, the western side of mainland Mexico and the southern Baja California peninsula may be impacted by the storm in the next few days. According to the NHC's five-day forecast, the center of the storm will reach the Baja California peninsula on Tuesday.
Four ships are currently sailing Mexico itineraries in the Pacific: Carnival Elation, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Splendor and Mariner of the Seas. Carnival Splendor's itinerary has already been altered due to the storm (see above), and although no other revisions have been announced yet, it's highly likely that other ships will be forced to alter their schedules to avoid the storm.
Stay tuned for updates.
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Jimena Becomes Category Four Hurricane, Carnival Changes Itineraries
Jimena Becomes Category Four Hurricane, Carnival Changes Itineraries
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The New Orleans Saints defense once again got the best of the offense at Wednesday's practice, contributing to a clear trend in the 2012 training camp.
There were several drops by receivers, another interception by linebacker Jonathan Casillas, and a nice break up of a pass near the goal line by rookie cornerback Corey White.
In addition, the offense was plagued by fumbles, with Chris Ivory continuing what has become a disturbing camp habit of loosing his grip on the football one play and Pierre Thomas fumbling, too.
The offense did make some plays. Wide receiver Joe Morgan, working with the second team, got open deep on a play and quarterback Chase Daniel connected with him for what would have been a touchdown bomb and wide receiver Andy Tanner, getting a long look with wide receivers Adrian Arrington and Nick Toon still sidelined by injuries, again showed up with a handful of catches.
Quarterback Drew Brees, asked about the offense thus far, said several factors have contributed to what some perceive as a sluggish performance. Brees and the first team unit did kick off the preseason with a bang, opening with a textbook, 77-yard touchdown drive against Arizona in the Hall of Fame game, but overall there has been no question the defense has gotten the best of things.
"There's been some bad throws, there's been some bad reads, there's been some drops, there's been some mental errors," Brees said.
New defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo deserves credit for some of that, Brees
said. While there are defensive principles common to the game that quarterbacks should recognized quickly, Brees said ever coordinator has his own style and wrinkles that require some adjustment.
No one is about to get concerned about what was the NFL's most prolific offense in 2011 and that returns nearly all its key weapons. Still, in a take echoed by the coaching staff, Brees said he expects the offense to show more consistency when it takes the field Friday against Jacksonville.