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As cooler weather sets in, you'll want to cozy up with some of your favorite fall flavors. The Wisconsin Beef Council has some delicious fall comfort food recipes for you to try.
Click on Part 1 & Part 2 video to see what Angie Horkan has to share with us.
For more head to http://beeftips.com/ or call 1-800-728-BEEF
Beef with Barley Soup:
Cut: Beef stew meat
Cook time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Main Ingredients:
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•1 pound beef stew meat
•1 whole large onion, medium diced
•2 cloves minced garlic
•2 whole carrots, smaller ends cut into rounds, larger ends diced
•2 whole potatoes, large dice
•1-½ teaspoon seasoning salt
•1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
•Ground black pepper to taste
•6 cups beef stock
•2 cups water or as needed
•½ cups pearl barley
•½ teaspoons thyme
•1 whole bay leaf
•1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes
1. Heat a large stock pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil.
2. Brown the beef cubes for three minutes in the oil, then add the onions and garlic. Lower the heat to medium low and cook until the onions are cooked and just start to caramelize. Stir as needed to keep onions and garlic from burning. Lower heat if necessary; drizzle a little more olive oil if needed to keep food from sticking.
3. Add everything except the tomatoes to the pot and stir well. Increase the heat and bring the soup to a boil, then turn heat to low, cover pot, and simmer for two hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust heat as necessary to keep soup at a slow simmer. If the soup thickens too much, add a little more water or broth.
4. Taste to correct seasonings, then add tomatoes and simmer for another hour. Remove bay leaf before serving. Makes 8 servings.
Beef Pot Roast with Maple Sweet Potatoes and Cider Gravy
Total Recipe Time: 3-1/2 hours
Makes 8 servings
1 boneless beef chuck shoulder roast (3 to 3-1/2 pounds)2 teaspoons olive oil1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided1 cup chopped onion2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme1 cup ready-to-serve beef broth3/4 cup apple cider3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled, cut crosswise into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces4 cloves garlic, peeled2 tablespoons maple syrup1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons brandy or water
1.Heat oil in stockpot over medium heat until hot. Place beef pot roast in stockpot; brown evenly. Remove pot roast; pour off drippings and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2.Add onion and thyme to stockpot; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add broth and cider; increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until browned bits attached to stockpot are dissolved. Return pot roast to stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover tightly and simmer 2-1/2 hours.
3.Add sweet potatoes and garlic to stockpot; continue simmering, covered, 30 minutes or until sweet potatoes and pot roast are fork-tender.
4.Remove pot roast; keep warm. Remove sweet potatoes and garlic with slotted spoon to large bowl, leaving cooking liquid in stockpot.
5.Add maple syrup, ginger, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to sweet potatoes. Beat until sweet potatoes and garlic are mashed and smooth; keep warm.
6.Skim fat from cooking liquid; stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened.
7.Carve pot roast into slices; serve with mashed sweet potatoes and gravy.
Recipe as seen in The Healthy Beef Cookbook, published by John Wiley & Sons
Fresh apple cider is sold filtered and unfiltered. Filtered cider looks clear and is lighter in color than unfiltered cider, which is deep brown and cloudy due to apple pulp particles. Unlike apple juice, fresh cider is perishable and must be refrigerated before opening. Always purchase pasteurized cider.Cook's Tip: Sweet potatoes may also be mashed using a food processor.Cook's Tip: To easily skim fat from cooking liquids, use a fat or gravy separator. The spout on this special pitcher is positioned at the bottom so as fat rises to the surface the liquid below can be poured off separately.
Nutrition information per serving: 342 calories; 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 60 mg cholesterol; 511 mg sodium; 42 g carbohydrate; 5.3 g fiber; 26 g protein; 5.2 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B6; 2.6 mcg vitamin B12; 3.9 mg iron; 26.2 mcg selenium; 6.2 mg zinc.This recipe is an excellent source of fiber, protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc.


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October 4, 2005
High gas prices may mean a rate increase for Columbia County Public Transit. Commissioner will consider a plan to increase fares to help get them back on budget.
The Curb-to-Curb transit service saves lives. Daisy Ramsey Roberts can't live without it.
"If I didn't have the service, I don't know what I'd do, probably die," Daisy said.
She gets dialysis several times a week. She can't get herself there because of a medical condition that causes her to suddenly and instantly fall asleep. Another problem, her 11-year-old grandson is autistic and needs therapy.
Fred Partlow has Muscular Dystrophy and rides the bus every weekday. He couldn't afford an extra four hundred eighty dollars a year.
"I'll have to keep calling cause I don't have no other source of transportation," Fred said.
Public Transit Manager Jeff Asmann says gas prices and county growth are to blame.
"We've had a marked increase. As the county has grown, so has our service," Jeff said.
And that's just one bus. Columbia County Transit gives about 1,800 rides a month. 87-year-old bus driver James Logan has been doing this for fifteen years.
"I love people," James said.
He loves helping people so much, he has only missed two days of work. Daisy is thankful for that.
"This is my way of going and doing what I need to do for me," Daisy said.
No matter the price, Daisy will keep riding. The service is available to everyone in Columbia County and most in Richmond County. All you have to do is call Public Transit one business day in advance, and they will take you where you need to go.
Riders over 60 pay $4 round trip, and that may increase to $5. Riders under 60 pay $6 round trip and may have to pay $8. Children under 12 pay $1 and that won't change.

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Authorities are offering a reward in efforts to solve a Miami Township homicide.
CrimeStoppers is offering $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest in the shooting death of Paul Leiter.
Paul Leiter, 65, was found shot to death in February at his home in the 400 block of Pinebluff Drive.
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His wife told police she found her husband dead in his chair, and investigators said they found bullet holes in the rear window of the couple's home.
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Fire breaks out in south Augusta, and an elderly woman dies in the blaze.
It happened at the plantation Ares Mobile Home Park on Sunday morning.
A trip to grandma's house was just a few steps away for teens Max and Andrew Wilsey--they wanted it this way so they could look after their 64-year-old grandmother.
"She'd always cook really good German food for the holidays. We'd love to come over and eat all the time," says Max.
But all of that was taken away on Sunday morning after a fire raged through their grandmother's trailer.
The chief deputy coroner tells News 12 the fire started around 6:30 am.
An off-duty Fort Gordon firefighter saw the smoke from the trailer as he was driving to work on Dean's Bridge Road.
"I brought over a hose to try to do something but we couldn't do much," says Andrew. "My brother tried to kick open the door and when he did there was so much smoke we couldn't go in there."
After several attempts to make their way in, they say the fire furiously made its way towards a gas tank-- posing an even bigger threat.
As they stood by and watched, they couldn't help but feel defeated.
"There's nothing we could do about it," says Andrew.
12 hours later, both were still finding it hard to believe.
"We went and got the Sunday paper for her like we do everyday; that's how unreal it feels," Andrew says.
"We'll get through it," says Max.
The coroner has not released the victim's name at this time. He says he wants to wait until other medical records are brought forth in order to confirm her identity.
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News 12 First at Five/ Friday, Feb. 1, 2013
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW) -- It can be a tricky situation to know when to use deadly force.
Officers say many times they must decide on a case-by-case basis, but there is one thing that always remains true.
"It is always a last resort. Deadly force is always a last resort," said Richmond County Sgt. Michael McDaniel.
It's a split-second decision with permanent results. That's a what law enforcement officers can face on every call.
When you never know what you're up against, McDaniel says it's always better to be ready for the worst.
"It doesn't matter what the call is -- be it a domestic, a disabled vehicle, an accident, a suspicious vehicle or suspicious person -- we are always going to think and prepare for the worst case scenario," he said.
Richmond County follows Georgia law 16-3-21 which says, "A person is justified in threatening or using force against another when and to the extent that he or she reasonably believes that such threat or force is necessary to defend himself or herself or a third person against such other's imminent use of unlawful force."
This law applies to everyone, not just police officers.
"We're allowed to stay one step ahead of the bad guy. He already knows whether he's going to kill us," explained Waynesboro Police Chief Alfonzo Williams.
Officers say it comes down to "A-O-J."
"Ability, opportunity, jeopardy. The ability to hurt someone or me, the opportunity to hurt someone or me, and they're in jeopardy. The situation is right there. I'm faced with it right then," McDaniel said.
When an officer uses deadly force, the suspect isn't the only one who suffers.
"Even when you know it's the right thing, he's still somebody's son or somebody's daughter or somebody's father or uncle, so the officer suffers emotionally," Williams explained.
He says knowing when to act comes down to training.
"If he's had good training, he's ready," Williams said.
That's something Sheriff Richard Roundtree says Richmond County officers go through every year.
"As a police officer in the state of Georgia, you have to go through deadly force training every year. It's mandated through P.O.S.T to maintain your certification, so every certified police officer goes through that training once a year," said Sheriff Roundtree said in Friday's news conference.
Roundtree said deadly force protocol was followed in Friday's incident.
As part of standard procedure, the GBI has been called in to investigate the shooting.
They have yet to release details of the shooting, but we News 12 is expecting to learn more after Saturday morning's autopsy report is complete.


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When Thomas Edison applied for a patent for his light bulb on Nov. 4, 1879, it took the Patent Office 78 days to grant patent No. 223,898. When Apple's Steve Jobs began seeking patent No. 7,966,579 for the iPhone in 2007, it took 31/2 long years.
A new, regional Silicon Valley Patent Office was supposed to speed things up and break the logjam of 640,000 applications holding back innovation and business development. But the sequester put the project on hold.
Fortunately, Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose, Mike Honda, D-San Jose, and Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, have introduced legislation to exempt the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office from the sequester. President Barack Obama should get behind fast-tracking the bill so he can sign it into law as quickly as possible.
Silicon Valley is leading the national recovery, but to accelerate its growth, or even hold its ground, the tech industry has to be able to beat its global competitors to market on the next big breakthroughs. The regional patent office would have as many as 150 examiners and could cut the patent application backlog in half, speeding products to consumers and justifying more investment in research.
Congress set aside $150 million of the Patent Office's revenues as part of the sequester. Talk about counterproductive: Not only would more patents increase tax revenue, but the money spent on the office comes entirely from fees paid by applicants.
Denying businesses and entrepreneurs -- job creators -- speedy service for their fees is the ultimate insult from this Congress.
Lofgren says Congress has recognized that some other agencies funded by user fees don't belong on the sequester list, and the Patent Office shouldn't be there either.
Silicon Valley won the competition for a regional patent office because it's the No. 1 generator of patents in the nation: one of every eight registered patents originates here. California accounts for 25 percent of the nation's patents.
Today, when a company applies for a patent, it has to send attorneys to Virginia for days to explain the application to patent examiners. It's costly and inefficient, and it stifles innovation, especially for startups. A regional office would allow valley inventors to talk face-to-face with examiners at a moment's notice, making for better, quicker decisions. Until the sequester struck, the valley office was expected to open in 2014.
"The sequester is a stupid way to do the budget," Lofgren said last week. "Even those who favored the sequester didn't think it would be used for fees. I don't know anyone who thinks holding up the regional patent offices is a good idea."
We hope she's right. This is a case in which industry really needs government action to drive economic growth.


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Grand Circle's fleet, both for river cruising and small-ship ocean cruises, is necessarily varied and diverse. However, all of them, either purpose-built or purchased, are fitted out to be a part of the overall Grand Circle experience. Grand Circle's oldest ship was built in 1983, the newest in 2008. In all, the firm operates a fleet of about 50 small ships, about half of them owned and the rest privately chartered.
In 1998, the cruise line inaugurated its first privately owned and operated river cruiser, the since-sold River Symphony, carrying 140 passengers in its 70 outside cabins; cabins with windows are a requirement on all Grand Circle-built vessels. Designed specifically to operate on the Rhine-Main-Danube river network, it would be followed by its sister ships, River Harmony (1999), River Melody (1999), River Rhapsody (1999) and River Concerto (2000). All of the Western European ships offer a restaurant with open single-seating, a lounge, a bar, some limited fitness equipment, an elevator and a sun deck, plus a small shop or service desk. Deluxe upper-deck cabins offer actual balconies, and most cabins are fitted with twin beds that cannot be converted.
For European operations that might require slightly smaller ships for certain programs, the company would add its 60-cabin, 120-passenger cruisers -- River Debussy (2000), River Ravel (2001) and River Bizet (2002) -- known as the "Composer" series. They offer most of the same amenities as the larger river cruisers, just on a more limited basis. River Bizet now operates primarily on France's Seine River.
On a slightly larger scale, River Aria (2001) and River Adagio (2003) each hold 164 passengers in 82 cabins; they also have more extensive fitness facilities, including a whirlpool and sauna, as well as enlarged public areas. These ships can operate in the wider sections of the Danube near the Black Sea, where their size is not a functional problem.
For its programs based in France, the line has two much smaller vessels, each with a capacity of 50 passengers in a series of 27 cabins. These are River Chardonnay (1999) and River Provence (2000). They are shallow-draft with no elevator and only two main decks plus a terrace area. They are more intimate and decorated in the warm Provencal style. These are also the company's only Western European ships whose names are not music-connected.
In Russia, there are now two ships, each of which is larger than any of the Western European vessels -- 112 cabins for 220 passengers -- Tikhi Don (2005) and the refitted Rossia (2007). It should be noted there is no elevator access to the main Sun Deck Lounge and activity area; also, cabins are comfortable but rather simple and basic by Grand Circle's Western standards.
The Egypt operation is centered on River Anuket (2001), which accommodates 138 people in its 70 all-outside cabins. Designed strictly for the Nile cruisetour, it is an eminently comfortable ship with large cabins (beds can be combined, sort of) and a swimming pool, but no elevator or handicap access. (As of fall 2012, the ship remains in dry dock, as Grand Circle Cruise Lines is not operating in Egypt currently.)
While not considered river ships per se, Grand Circle does have several small ocean ships that it uses for voyages in the Adriatic, the Aegean and the Eastern Mediterranean. These include Athena (2007), Artemis (2007) and Arethusa (2008), all of which have capacity for 50 passengers.
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From its early days as the travel arm of AARP (American Association of Retired People) beginning in 1958, Grand Circle Travel has grown and expanded as an independent company focused on providing meaningful travel experiences for the "over-50's." While it now offers a full range of both cruisetours and land programs, the original operations focused only on discounted European extended-stay programs, most occurring during the winter in the south of Spain. As a later outgrowth, Grand Circle began to offer escorted tours around the world, always with a strong emphasis on excursions and enrichment, though cruises were not then part of the product mix.
The company was acquired in 1985 by Alan and Harriet Lewis, who have taken operations to new levels by building on the original base and greatly expanding the offerings and destinations available. One continuing feature has been the decision to avoid public advertising, preferring to focus on past guests, referrals and direct requests for information. They instituted a system of what would come to be known as Program Directors, starting out as resident hosts, guides and lecturers and developing over the years into a hallmark service for the company. With each new destination and/or program, they opened regional offices across the globe to provide support and monitor operations in an area. These new options often came at the request or suggestion of their past passengers and guests, who form sort of an ongoing "alumni" association. So it has been with their approach to cruising.
Starting in 1997, Grand Circle began promoting European river cruises on fully and partially chartered ships to its clientele. Pleased with the enthusiastic response, Grand Circle sought to ensure both the quality of the product and full control of the operations by committing to having its own ships built, beginning with River Symphony in 1998, followed over the years by a series of constantly improved vessels in various areas of Europe, Russia, the Mediterranean and Egypt. The company also runs chartered operations in Europe, Panama, Antarctica, Burma and China, under both the Grand Circle and Overseas Adventure brands.
Part of Grand Circle Travel's success is evident from the remarkable level of repeat business; on most departures, over half of the passengers have traveled with Grand Circle before. Many cite the unified experience of combined small-ship and river cruising along with the creative shore excursions and learning experiences either included or offered as attractive options. Along with this is the company's system of using what are known as Program Directors, a combination of cruise staff, tour guides and educators. They are local residents with a background in history, culture and geography who accompany each departure that Grand Circle operates and who serve to explain and enhance the passenger's knowledge, awareness and enjoyment during the cruise or cruisetour.
Certainly, Grand Circle is doing something right. Small-ship vacations are Grand Circle's top sellers, and as the fleet has expanded, it's posted an average of 30 percent or more growth per year.
Along with its current operations, mention should be made of the company's sense of commitment in the areas where it operates, not only by maintaining actual offices for each region, but also its commitment to responsible tourism overall. The Grand Circle Foundation has committed over $92 million in the last 20 years to preserving cultural traditions and advancing education -- in Egypt's Valley of the Kings, the company has funded the construction of information/shade pavilions to make the experience more worthwhile. Currently, the Foundation supports about 100 schools in 30 countries.
Grand Circle offers a full range of small-ship cruisetours for the over-50 set. While Grand Circle's ships are designed for the areas in which they operate, the ships are as much about comfort and convenience as destination.
Cabins are spacious and well appointed. On some ships (Western Europe) upper-deck cabins have true balconies, while lower decks have large windows (the lowest deck windows are barely above water level). Generally, the Europe-based ships tend to have twin beds only.
Bathrooms are small to roomy and excellently fitted out, and cabins are kept spotless. Usually, CNN, movies, and alternate language and music channels are available, along with an onboard info channel.
Dining is handled professionally, and depending on the ship, will be a mix of buffet (often breakfast and lunch) and served (dinner). Menu options vary, but local and regional specialties are always included and may be featured selections. Think chicken paprikash or wiener schnitzel or profiteroles au chocolat. Specialty evenings are usually offered -- an Egyptian buffet -- depending on the locale and itinerary.
General entertainment is low-key and casual; nobody goes on a Grand Circle cruise for karaoke or bingo, though both may be offered. There may be a costume night, or a black-and-white dress evening, or a passenger/crew talent show. They are all fun and people enjoy themselves.
The real focus of any Grand Circle cruise is the chance to experience other cultures, histories, traditions and people. Through onboard lectures and excursions ashore, through talks and meals with local people and visits with or demonstrations by local artisans, passengers have a chance to expand their knowledge and understanding of other places and those who live there. The responsibility for guiding and leading these efforts lies with the Program Directors, local residents with a deep knowledge of their culture and the training and ability to convey it to others. There will be several on each cruise, and they will be both cruise staff and tour guides as well as resident experts on just about everything you might want to know. They will also aid the passengers in understanding and abiding by local customs, and in making discoveries, the company's term for those moments of enlightenment and understanding each passenger will undergo during their trip.
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As with all Grand Circle programs, the passengers on the company's cruises will all be over 50, in some cases much more so. The company does not market to families, and does not accept children as passengers. Passengers are generally well traveled, and at least half of them, if not more, will be repeat passengers with Grand Circle, and probably members of their loyalty program, the Inner Circle, an organization for those who have made three or more trips with the company.
The majority will be married couples, though singles and clusters of friends traveling together are not unusual. (The line says that solo travelers represent 1 in 4 of its travelers, and a roommate-matching service is available.) Passengers tend to be a combination of retired, semi-retired and still active, college-educated, and with strong business and professional backgrounds. Given Grand Circle's strong focus on learning experiences, most of the guests are curious and open-minded, and eager to try new things.
Also, since Grand Circle is an American company and generally (even on charters) does whole-ship trips, English is the language of the day at all times. The crews, and most especially the Program Directors, are all at the very least conversationally fluent. Passengers are all Americans or American-connected.
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What Are Dry Drowning and Secondary Drowning?
June 2, 2014 -- Summer is a time for water fun, but also for a higher risk of drowning.
Many people don't realize that people can drown even after they're out of the water. It's a rare phenomenon known as "dry drowning" or "secondary drowning."
To learn more, WebMD spoke with James Orlowski, MD, from Florida Hospital Tampa, whose research on drowning has earned global recognition.
Here's what you need to know about dry drowning and secondary drowning:
What is dry drowning? What is secondary drowning?
While "dry drowning" and "secondary drowning" are not official terms, dry drowning happens when someone breathes in small amounts of water during a struggle, Orlowski says. That triggers the muscles in their airway to spasm and makes breathing difficult.
In secondary drowning, fluid builds up in the lungs, called pulmonary edema, after a near-drowning incident. The fluid causes trouble breathing.
A person who had a drowning close call can be out of the water and walking around normally before signs of dry drowning become apparent. But all dry drowning results in breathing trouble and brain injury, just as drowning in the water does. If untreated, it can be fatal.
Is dry drowning rare?
Dry drowning and secondary drowning are not common. Both probably amount to only 1%-2% of drownings, Orlowski says.
What are the signs of dry or secondary drowning?
A person who has inhaled water can have:
- Trouble breathing, chest pain, or cough
- Sudden changes in behavior
- Extreme fatigue
These signs are not easy to spot, particularly in young children who may normally be fussy or tired after a long day in the sun and water. If your child struggles or has problems while in the water, look for these signs, which can appear hours later.
What should you do if you think someone is at risk?
If you notice any of the signs above, go to to the emergency room immediately. Time is an important factor in treating dry drowning.
Can dry or secondary drowning be treated?
Yes, they can be treated with oxygen or ventilation at the hospital.


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Bad loans grow only slightly at Southwest Florida community banks
Published: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 1:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 8:40 p.m.
Southwest Florida's 12 community banks saw their bad loans increase little in the 12 months ended Sept. 30, a sign the industry continues to stabilize.
Bad loans reported by Southwest Florida's community
Community bankJan.-Sept. 2012Jan.-Sept. 2011Change
First America $2.655 million$5.98 million-56%
Sabal Palm$686,000$1.53 million-55%
Englewood Bank$3.07 million$6.71 million-54%
Calusa National$1.41 million$2.85 million-51%
Bank of Commerce$9.86 million$15.63 million-37%
Charlotte State $6.02 million$8.36 million-28%
C1 Bank$30.79 million$36.28 million-15%
Gateway Bank$1.12 million$1.14 million-1%
1st Manatee$793,000$793.0000.0%
Insignia Bank$4.09 million$3.05 million+34%
Encore Bank$6.17 million$1.48 million+317%
Florida Shores$2.84 million$82,000+3,360%
SOURCE: Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
The $83.89 million the lending institutions recorded during the 12-month period was up only 0.1 percent from $83.8 million they recorded last year, according to data from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
First America bank saw the biggest drop-off -- a 56 percent decline to $2.65 million from $5.98 million in September 2011.
Sabal Palm, Englewood Bank and Calusa National also saw their bad loan totals decline by more than 50 percent.
For much of 2012, local community banks and their bigger national and regional counterparts increased their lending.
Community banks in Sarasota County, for example, issued fewer mortgages last month but the total value leapt nearly 30 percent from October. They originated 26 loans last month valued at $8.8 million. That compared with 35 loans in October valued at $6.8 million, court records show.
Meanwhile, the biggest lenders in Sarasota County issued 581 mortgages, totaling $107.3 million, during November. That was down from the 666 loans totaling $153.2 million the previous month, but comparable with the 582 loans totaling $110 million issued during September.
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STATELINE, Nev. - They haven't seen each other for almost three years and they haven't played a round of golf together since 2004. But quarterback Alex Smith and his former coach at Utah, Urban Meyer, were already looking for a competitive edge on the practice range before Friday's first round at the American Century Championship, where they were paired together.
"I played with Alex one time at Utah, and I beat him," said Meyer, who shortly will begin his first year as head coach at Ohio State.
"Yeah, he remembers beating me but I don't remember that," Smith said.
Then Meyer began to backtrack shortly after Smith bombed his first drive nearly 375 yards, which was 120 yards past Meyers' effort.
"Alex has gotten stronger since then," Meyer said as he walked from the tee box. "The last time I played him he was 190 pounds."
The two were joined by Green Bay Packers linebacker A.J. Hawk, who shared a connection in that he is an Ohio State graduate.
Smith scored the first points in the group when he parred the second hole to earn a point in the 54-hole tournament that uses a Stableford scoring system, which awards graduated points for pars or better. He also scored a point for his par on the third hole.
Then, Meyer found his stride and hit a bunch of fairways. He also displayed a nice touch from 100 yards.
"How often have you been playing?" Smith asked playfully, when Meyer pitched to 20 feet on the sixth hole.
The two each made pars on the par-3 seventh hole, in what was a typical style for each of them. Smith pitched from the trees and made a 10-footer while Meyer two-putted from 35 feet.
In between shots, they made up for lost time with questions about each other's families and memories of their college days together.
"He was a skinny 170-pound kid who stood about 6 feet, 4 inches, but he was as competitive as anyone I've ever seen. He didn't want to lose at anything," Meyer said.
"I was so pleased that he finally got some stability in his pro career," Meyer added. "When I started to hear that Alex Smith can't play in the NFL, I thought to myself, 'Then I'll never coach a quarterback who will play in the NFL, because he was the best as far as mechanics and making decisions.' "
Smith, who plays golf about 12 times a year, still showed the competitive fire that he first learned from Meyer when he first took over as head coach at Utah.
"When he first got there, it was tough," said Smith, who played for Meyer in the 2003 and 2004 college football seasons, where they led the Utes to a 22-2 record and back-to-back Mountain West Conference championships. "You had to prove yourself to him. It was demanding. It was eye-opening for me."
After the 2004 season, Meyer left to become head coach at Florida and Smith was drafted No. 1 by the San Francisco 49ers.
"He taught me that the most committed team in the end is going to win," Smith said. "The ball is going to bounce funny ways, but over the course of time, the most invested team comes out on top. With coach Meyer, we were the most invested team, and it makes it tough to lose when you fight for everything.
"I think everyone who goes to Utah has a chip on his shoulder because he didn't get recruited by a BCS school. We all went out with something to prove and played like it."
Smith and Meyer were still trying to prove something to each other on Friday. But this time it was on the golf course, before they turned their attention to getting back to business next week. Meyer was holding meetings for his staff on Monday. Smith was reporting to the 49ers on Thursday.
For this golf round, Meyer enjoyed the upper hand, and he claimed that it was the second time he beat Smith on the golf course - something Smith still contested. But they agreed that it wouldn't be another eight years before they again spent time together on a golf course.
-- Craig Smith is the former director of media relations for the U.S. Golf Association.


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Blowout at Sutton: French's 30 leads Warren to 86-56 win over MHS
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Warren junior Evan French dropped 30 points and was 11-for-19 from the floor, including 5-for-8 from beyond the arch, in an 86-56 victory over rival Marietta at Sutton Gym Tuesday night....
Maybe development of a program all the way down to Junior High could work.
"What plays do you want us to work on coach"? "I don't care!".
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Maybe it is time for Seacrest to take a good look at his program. Quit demorizing the underclass man by throwing them in over their heads. Lots of up and coming talent.
Maybe take your lumps one year, keep the Soph and/or Freshman on JV and develop the talent, egos and chemistry for a long term goal.
No one likes to lose, but throwing the best players on a court if they are not ready serves little purpose except to provide the coach an excuse.
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If crowd noise scored points or defended the basket, we'd win them all.
Some of the outfits worn were cool too; even the cross dressers.
Nice team Warren, well-coached.
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Modular plastic belts from Emerson Industrial Automation handle heavy loads
Emerson Industrial Automation's heavy duty modular plastic belts can be easily retrofitted into existing conveyor frames, said Matt Stoneburner, director of marketing, material handling.
January 22, 2013 - MMH Editorial
New heavy duty and extra heavy duty modular plastic belts from Emerson Industrial Automation (Booth 1559) provide a non-skid, energy-efficient conveyor surface for moving walkways, automotive assembly lines and general material handling of heavy loads, such as barrels, drums, kegs and pallets. The System Plast heavy duty and extra heavy duty belts handle loads up to 5,400 lb/ft and 7,800 lb/ft and are among the highest in the industry for 2- and 2.5-inch (50.8 mm and 63.5 mm) pitch belts.
"These new belts allows for more load on the conveyor, a longer belt or more and heavier items on the belt," said Matt Stoneburner, director of marketing, material handling. "The smooth, flat top allows for an easy transfer of product with no rust, dirt or grime that will damage the product."
Both belts are ideal for moving assembly line floors where the corrosion resistant belt's solid surface prevents tools, fasteners and small parts from being trapped, Stoneburner added.
The new belts are available in five different material types and provide a quiet, energy-saving alternative to chain and live-roller conveyor for general handling of heavy loads.
The belts' unique design allows pusher bars to be attached, removed or replaced by the user at any time without disassembly of the belt, using drilling locators molded in on 1.96 inch (50 mm) centers. Both belts utilize a patent-pending retention clip for the hinge pin.
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Wednesday August 3, 2011
Martinez, GA--Great expectations. Every team has them, but very few can deliver. At Augusta Christian this year, they feel reaching those lofty expectations are very obtainable.
A year ago, the Lions were one win away from the state title game. Taking the next step is the number one priority this fall and they have a new attitude to do just that. Part of that is the experience factor. Ask any guy on the roster, and they'll tell you; no screwing around during practices, no taking things for granted. They're putting in the hard work and expect it to pay off Friday nights.
"We've worked this summer, worked a lot harder this year," says senior Eric Fogle. "Practices will be better this year, a lot more time management during practice, not wasted time."
"Those guys have grown up, and they see what it's going to take based on what the seniors did last year as well as the year before, those guys as well," says Coach Keith Walton. "These guys have caught on to it. It's their goal, their love, and I'm just trying to manage the group and not mess it up."
Yes, they lost play maker Matt Rogers but bring back pretty much everyone else. From the guys up front on both sides of the ball to third year quarterback Tyler Roberson and running backs Thomas Banks and Sean Sweeting.This could be a versatile attack that will be tough to defend.
"You know our approach to that is whatever it takes to score," says Roberson. "If we need to wear down that defense as long as we want to, we'll do that. We can pound the ball. If we want to take shots, we can do that too. You know it's all about Coach Walton's mentality, whatever it takes to get to the end zone."
Coach Walton also has more depth at most positions so that will open up a few more options. Great expectations means winning a state title. Is it doable? Everyone in Pride Valley thinks so.


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With the newest release of PS3 Media Server, why was MPlayer Audio removed? Was it incompatible with the new changes in this release?
I am still figuring out how to play FLAC files again in 1.90.
Audio High Fidelity has never worked, and now outputs an error: "Media Server Error. An HTTP error (500) has occurred."
I could never figure out how to utilize tsMuxer to play FLACs.
The only way I played FLACs before was with MPlayer Audio, and with that now removed, I have no way to play FLACs.
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TAHOE CITY, Calif. — Someone, or something, probably a bear, keeps raiding the bear proof garbage containers around Fanny Bridge. The trash ends up all over the sidewalk. Sometimes the trash can gets pulled from its sleeve and ends up on its side next to the scattered garbage.
A few weeks ago the bear proof lid was open, in the upright position. The locks were intact. Upon close examination, if a bear had opened it, at least one bear knows how to operate the bear proof latch, or, at least, one bear got very lucky.
The facts were all there, but proved nothing, not even that the lid had been partly open all night, allowing a bear to break in without having to figure out how to work the latch.
Since the containers are bear proof, one could logically conclude that a desperate, hungry, transient street person made the mess. After all, everything is the humans' fault, right? The assumption has always been that "bear proof" means only homo sapiens are smart enough to open them. Then why are so many humans unable to open it?
What we know about bear behavior, human behavior and the Fanny Bridge Trash Caper, suggests that our assumptions about bear proof containers may be incorrect.
My investigation of the scene, as complete and objective as it was, resulted in speculation only, meaning there is no point in rushing to judgment or blame. Without first hand knowledge, and complete honesty, it's hard to say for sure who was responsible.
There was only one possible conclusion for me: I wasn't there so I don't know.
I am not an expert investigator of garbage can break-ins. I don't have a certificate. I am not officially registered with the Hey-What-Happened-Here Agency. I am not formally authorized to troubleshoot broken things, or to perform the naturally inquisitive functions of the human mind, or to solve problems of a simple, technical nature, but, in spite of the lack of evidence, and the absence of official credentials, it is safe to say that, most likely, a bear committed the Fanny Bridge Caper. But no one witnessed what happened.
Please, don't accuse me of mammal prejudice. No fair playing the bear card. There is nothing a reasonable person can do against such a cheating hand except laugh.
The most important fact in the Fanny Bridge Caper, and other bear incidents, is the fact that nobody knows who did it. Still, people who saw nothing are quick to blame.
It is indisputable. Humans have shared the same territory with wild animals since the dawn of man. The "bears-were-here-first" slogan is romantic fiction, completely unscientific and has no bearing on the issue. It is a myth. Humans did not originate in cities and then move to the wilderness. Quite the opposite. Cities are a relatively new form of human habitat. Even today, millions of people live in the wild, and have frequent, almost daily, contact with all kinds of dangerous, wild animals. The Tahoe Basin is no exception.
I have never been inside a bear's mind. And, although I grew up in the sixties, when the human mind went places it had never been before, I am reasonably certain no other human being has been inside the mind of a bear. But, as long as humans and wild animals share the same territory, they will, at times, cause injury and death to one another. The intelligence, and ignorance, of man and beast will always be in conflict with one another. That is a fact of life, as permanent as the birds and the bees.
As the more advanced species, humans have conceived of a principle called innocent until proven guilty. And, as the more advanced species, we value all life, and recognize that we belong wherever we are just as much as any other creature.
The beauty and serenity of nature hides its brutality. Violence and death are as much a part of nature as awe-inspiring landscapes and wild animals cuddling and playing together.
Bob Sweigert is a Sierra Sun columnist, published poet, former college instructor and ski instructor. He has a B.A. and an M.A.T. from Gonzaga University. He has lived at Lake Tahoe for 30 years.


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Baseball and Education: Red Sox KnowMarch 13, 2012
" Approximately one in 200, or .44 percent of high school seniors playing interscholastic baseball will eventually be drafted by an MLB team."
The night before we spoke to the Red Sox minor leaguers, Nate and I went to the Red Sox/Rays game at jetBlue Park. The stadium was packed and shaped like a miniature Fenway. While I ate my first hot dog of the season, Nate was chatting to a family of Northeastern alumni who by chance were seated right next to us. I looked at the young girl in front of me, chomping on her popcorn, and remembered how much I love going to a baseball game. And how much I enjoy the Dream.
Nate Thomas is a talented enrolment coach for Northeastern's College of Professional Studies. As we travel from team to team, he consults individually with players to show them how our program can work for them. He talks majors, classes, and transfer credit. I talk baseball and the importance of an education. We make a pretty good team.
The Red Sox made our presentation mandatory for all 2010 and 2011 draftees and optional for the rest. About 50 guys sat in the cafeteria, waiting for us to start and perhaps also waiting for us to end. After all, within the hour, they would all be on the field practicing what they do best and dreaming of what might come.
Prospective draftees are put in a precarious educational bind because of the way the MLB draft works. U.S. players are traditionally eligible to sign after they complete high school; anytime after entering junior college; or after three years (or turning 21) in a 4-year college/university. Meanwhile, international players may be signed at 16. There is much debate as to when a player should sign and these arguments are often based on the tangibles and intangibles, such as: talent, projection, education, money, and maturity.
What side of the argument one is on, is usually based on the role of the stakeholder. As I presented, I asked the Red Sox players to raise a hand if they had finished college; A small number went up. When I asked for players who had completed some college, half the room's hands went up.
Former Major Leaguer and current sport psychology consultant for the Red Sox, Bob Tewksbury, shared his own perspective with the minor leaguers. He warned that while he had the chance to play pro ball for 18 years, he knew that in actuality he would spend most of his life not playing the game.
Baseball may be a game of dreams but it is also a game of decisions. After our presentation more than 25 players asked for more information on our degree program.
-To read more about Justine's journey through spring training, visit http://justinebaseball.mlblogs.com.


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Are you wondering if I snuck into my old yard to take some pictures? Well, no.
I still can't get enough of this vintagy-retro look for a current favorite color combination.
One of my daughters has a new pink room and we are going to make a bigger version of this quilt for her to snuggle with.
And the time has finally come.
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It's Vincent van Gogh's birthday! To celebrate the 35th anniversary of Sesamstraat, the Dutch version of Sesame Street, Sesame Workshop partnered with the Amsterdam-based Vincent van Gogh Museum, where Bedroom in Arles hangs, to recreate a version of the famous painting featuring Elmo, Bert, Ernie and the beloved Sesamstraat MuppetsTM Ienie Mienie, Tommie, Purk and Pino. The special painting, which was unveiled by Sesamstraat actor Frank Groothof, was on display at the museum in December 2011.
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Do political campaigners deliver on their promises? On the stump, it's easy to promise the moon. Once elected, though, it's far more difficult to get voters on board to land there.
Consequently, candidates for office usually dupe voters. They recycle glittering generalities on the campaign trail that get lost when elected officials backtrack during the give and take of political negotiations. "Let no one deceive you with empty words," the Bible warns (Ephesians 5:6).
Politicians on the stump, however, scratch the itch in voters' ears with deceptive patter that produces meager results.
It's easy to make political promises. It's hard to convince Congress to enact them into law.
Jon Meacham, in his recent Jefferson biography, shows Jefferson's deft touch bridging the gap between promise and performance.
"Our greatest leaders are neither dreamers nor dictators," writes Meacham. "They are, like Jefferson, those who articulate national aspirations yet master the mechanics of influence and know when to depart from dogma. Jefferson had a remarkable capacity to marshal ideas and to move men, to balance the inspirational and the pragmatic. To realize his vision he compromised and improvised" ("Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power," p.xx).
Meacham calls Jefferson's opponents the "philosophers," rigid ideologues who won't bend. Today they cling to maxims, such as: don't raise taxes except for the military; lower taxes, guaranteeing a bull stock market; and never increase the national debt limit.
Meacham describes how Jefferson differed from 18th century ideological purists. "Broadly put, philosophers think, politicians maneuver. Jefferson's genius is that he was both and could do both, often simultaneously. Such is the art of power" (p. xx).
President Barack Obama has perfected the Jeffersonian tactic of getting legislation enacted against fierce opposition. Like a boxer, he bobs and weaves, while opponents stand flat-footed in the center of a political ring, vowing not to backpedal. Dancing like Muhammad Ali, Obama jabs and feints, punching opponents whose political axioms set them in concrete.
After electing Obama 2012 Person of the Year, Time Magazine listed the president's legislative achievements.
"The Obama effect was not ephemeral anymore as 'that hopey-changey stuff.' It could be measured - in wars stopped and started; industries saved, restructured or reregulated; tax cuts extended; debt levels inflated; terrorists killed; the health insurance system reimagined; and gay service members who could walk in uniform with their partners" (Time Magazine, Dec. 31, 2012 - January 7, 2013, p. 58).
Flexibility goes a long way when governing.
Effective governing maximizes the give and take needed with intransigent legislators. Steven Spielberg's movie "Lincoln" shows how to do it.
"Part of what Lincoln teaches," observes President Obama, "is that to pursue the highest ideals and a deeply moral cause requires you to also engage and get your hands dirty. And there are trade-offs, and there are compromises. Anything we do is going to be somewhat imperfect."
Lincoln was adept at political horse trading. He didn't get everything he wanted but moved controversies along through compromising.
Today, House Republicans reject this way of doing political business. "My way or the highway" is the tea party dictum on Capitol Hill.
Thomas Jefferson rejected this obstructionist mentality, writing, "In general, I think it is necessary to give as well as take in a government like ours."
He wrote James Madison, after reviewing in 1787 the Constitution in Paris, "I own I am not a friend to a very energetic (big) government. It is always oppressive."
Republicans say Jefferson lacked confidence in the federal government. When Jefferson left Paris, however, and reunited with Madison, he cinched the biggest national land deal ever. He negotiated with Napoleon for the Louisiana Purchase, doubling the size of the Unite States even though he knew that as president, the Constitution didn't delegate this power to him. Talk about a president who operated unilaterally, using big government's power!
Moreover, Jefferson promoted the federal government building turnpikes to speed interstate stagecoach travel. The initial effort in 1785 between Alexandria near Washington, D.C., and the lower Shenandoah Valley proved a miserable failure. Potholes and washouts made the road impassable. Congress got irked by such ill-spent money. They ruled such public works "a public grievance" and suspended road building until the end of Jefferson's first term in 1804.
Then many turnpikes were constructed in a huge public works project. Ignoring calls for limited government and minimal road construction, Jefferson was the first president to put people to work on large government projects. He called for a constitutional amendment to finance "education, roads, rivers, canals," along with other government projects.
Doesn't this sound like President Obama? He desires more roads and bridges because of our nation's aging infrastructure.
House conservatives nix such projects because of debt increase. When will they concur that some debt is beneficial, puts people to work, and stimulates the economy?
Effective governing requires winning campaigners who are flexible in office.
The Rev. Jack R. Van Ens is a Presbyterian minister who heads the nonprofit, tax-exempt Creative Growth, which enhances Christian worship through storytelling and dramatic presentations aimed to make God's history come alive. Van Ens' book, "How Jefferson Made the Best of Bad Messes," is available in local bookstores for $7.95.


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Hi Experts,
I need your help configuring my PS3 Media Server (using pmsencoder) to work with rtmpdump WEB.conf entries. Following is my current configuration
PS3 Media Server (v. 1.25.1)
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D:\Documents and Settings\All Users\PMS\PMS.conf
D:\Documents and Settings\All Users\PMS\WEB.conf
With the given location configuration, when I have the following entry in the WEB.conf file, I am getting "Data corrupted" error.
videostream.Web,USA Live=FOX WTVT,rtmpdump://rtmp2pmsjs?-v&-r=rtmp%3A%2F%2Flive00.seeon.tv%2Fredirect&file=8uqw68dw8a4z2mk&-s=http%3A//static.seeon.tv/jwplayer/player.swf&-p=http%3A//www.seeon.tv/view/12898/Fox,http://i.imgur.com/RtP6P.jpg
Am I missing out any configuration? The rtmpdump.groovy points to my C:\rtmpdump-2.3. Also, I have the path set in PMS.conf. I am not able to figure out why it is not working. None of the rtmp links work.


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A warm pair of socks, snow boots, gloves, hat scarf and a warm coat: That's what you needed to watch the AMA Motorcycle and Quad Ice Racing. The races were held every Sunday during January at Morningside Park in Hurleyville and were sponsored by the Tri-State MC LTD and the Town of Fallsburg.
In order to race, there had to be at least 8 inches of ice. Conditions were perfect as the quads and motorcycles raced around the track. Chewed-up ice from the studded tires, usually sheet metal screws or Kold Kutters, flew in a rooster tail behind each racer as he cut around the turns of the track. Racers waiting for their heat held their hands near their exhaust to warm them. The shoreline was filled with cheering spectators with cameras and video cameras in hand catching all the action.
Men, women and kids were all part of the racing menu. Lexi Cutter, 10, of Queensbury, has been racing for three years on her quad and strictly on ice. Since she was the only one in her class, she was allowed to race with the big guys, and she was right there with them all around the track. Gary and Carrie Cutter, Lexi's parents, say that she usually wins in her usual 90cc class. She was definitely a crowd favorite.
Mike "Mikie" LaBagh of Middletown has found his niche as a quad racer. He has racked up several wins on his No. 357 quad at Oakland Valley and Accord Speedway, and at the Orange County Fair Speedway for the quad race that takes place during fair week.
This race, his tires were studded for the ice. Mike raced to the finish line in first place as he chased down the leader and passed him on the inside to take the checkered flag in the Quad Pro Class. It brought the crowd to their feet. Mike is sponsored by To the Max Landscaping, owned by his twin brother Max.
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With Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, the epic story continues as players once again assume the role of the devastatingly powerful Starkiller - Darth Vader's secret apprentice set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
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SlimBatteryMonitor is a replacement power gauge for Apple's Mac OS X that tracks both laptop batteries and many UPS batteries. Multiple-battery systems (e.g. older powerbooks) are supported as well. A graphical icon shows the power remaining, and can be accompanied by a text description (battery charge in percent, or time remaining). Colours can indicate whether the system is fully charged, charging or on battery.
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1.4 is a universal binary and appears to be Leopard-compatible.
The horizontal bar graph set below time or percent is super small -- love it!
One of my favorite things about this, is that you can make the icon invisible when the battery's plugged in and fully charged.
Anything to eat less menubar space. Plus I haven't had any issues with 1.3 on my MBP, it works fine with Rosetta.
I completely agree with shadowhound.
Why do I like it? More options than the Apple one, and IT'S SMALLER! Finally.
The 1.4 version has just been released, it is now a Universal Binary.
From the web site:
"Does SlimBatteryMonitor support Intel macs? When will a universal binary be available?
The current version of SlimBatteryMonitor has been reported by several users to run fine on Intel Macs. (It runs seamlessly in Apple's Rosetta emulator.)
A new version of SlimBatteryMonitor with a few small new features is currently in development. When that version is released it will be in the new Universal Binary format that will run natively on both PowerPC and Intel-based mac computers."
Indespensible app for a 12" laptop with very little room to spare in the menu bar.
I like this simply because it takes up less space on the menubar.
For the record, this is not universal, at least not with the 1.3 release.


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Live in the U.S.A. in the western part of Massachusetts. Graduated from American International College in Springfield with a major in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.
Former SGT. (E-5) in the 104th Infantry Regiment (Yankee Division), Massachusetts Army National Guard.
Love nature, classic movies, World War II fighter aircraft, 1950 & 1960's cars, and, respect principled people who exhibit and possess "character" and conviction. As John Wayne said, "A man has to have a code, a creed to live by."
"If there is anything that links the human to the divine, it is the courage to stand by a principle when everybody else rejects it." -- Abraham Lincoln
"Common courtesies should always be extended, but 'Respect' must be earned." - Frank R. Adamski
Please consider visiting two Tuskeegee Airmen's memorials; men who served our country with honor and distinction as fighter pilots in WW II, serving in the European theater.
Capt Wendell O. Pruitt.
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LTC Lee A. Archer.
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who was the Massachusetts State Trooper that Norman Rockwell asked to pose in his painting, "The Runaway."
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a Naturalist and founder of "The Nature Conservancy."
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I have viewed or purchased as any of her films as possible. A lovely talented woman whom when she retired from film she lived a life in the shadows not seeking publicity. The few people I have contacted who were her friends or family are reticent to say or disclose anything about this lovely woman who in her own way sacrificed a career for her family. For such a lovely woman. She played an unattractive woman in (The Second Face.) How Perc Westmore made her look unattractive I do not know. I am a long time admirer of her work.
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Happy Easter! What a nice surprise to see the panda token from you. I have Find A Grave bookmarked so it opens to Matthew's memorial. I have been out with my camera now that I have a new laptop with a better interface. I've photographed my parents' grave at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery and posted that on their memorials.
I've also posted a photo on Matthew's memorial of the memorial brick I recently purchased at our new town fire house. Matthew enjoyed the noise and commotion of fire engines, so it seemed appropriate.
I hope you had an enjoyable Easter holiday.
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Thank you for your tokens and messages on several of my family memorials. I'm new at this and just beginning to add photos to the sites I am managing. Hope to add a grave photo from the Indiantown Gap Natl cemetery for my parents' grave once the snow melts. I am also going to try to locate and add the photo I have of my Dad actually sitting on top of the Great Pyramid. I don't think that is allowed any more!
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Thank you so much for visiting her memorial and adding the "Aunt Jenny" photo (her character appearance) in this beloved film... I also appreciate your token left here as well. It was a welcomed surprise on my recent viewing!
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My apologies - the Scibelli's had me confused yesterday!! I put the wrong picture up. I've deleted and added the right one. Although you are not going to see Anthony Scibelli's name on it. I did call the office, they confirmed I had the right one. Filomena owns the plot and after some quick research she is his mother and she is there along with others. For some reason he is not. If I can be of any further help..let me know. Again apologies for the mistake.
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The Supermarine Spitfire is one of World War II's iconic planes. It has low wings and remarkable dexterity, the plane etched its name in the history books during the Battle of Britain between 1940 and 1941. But, as the YouTube channel Real Engineering explains, the aircraft was almost done in by an engineering flaw.
Yes this is an actual TV commercial for an actual toy for children which sees kids feed a doll water, push its belly button, and find a surprise in the doll's diaper, which is that the doll magically poops charms. WTAF?
A Nerf Rival Zeus blaster is incorporated into the nose of an old FreeWing A-10. The blaster is controlled from the same transmitter used to fly the plane, and allows the launching of 12 soft foam balls in less than half a second. Once you see it in action you're going to want one.
Pokemon Go is super fun, but remember to always be aware of your surroundings. Don't drive and try to be a pokemon master at the same time or you'll evolve into a vegetable type pokemon.
News Be Funny put together this amusing compilation of awkward and funny moments from live news coverage of past winter and summer Olympic games. If you've been enjoying watching the athletes at their best, then prepare to see the media not at theirs.
It seems like there have been an awful lot of Resident Evil movies, but now they look to be coming to an end with Resident Evil-The Final Chapter. The teaser trailer for it has just been released, and if you like this sort of thing, it looks pretty good.
Lionel Richie's album Dancing On the Ceiling was 30 years old recently, to YouTuber Robert Jones has created a nostalgia overload of 80 movie dance scenes showing how they busted some moves back in the 1980s. The 80s movies sure knew how to have fun.
This supercut featurs some of the references to other directors and specific movies by Wes Anderson. Many are visual, some are thematic, all of it is based on research and interviews by Matt Zoller Seitz who has written books about Wes Anderson and his movies.
British comedian Peter Serafinowicz does it again, hilarious redubbing Donald Trump to sounds ridiculous, but remember it's only the voice that's changed, these are Trumps actual words.
Urban explorer and man with giant balls Oleg Cricket defies fear and gravity as he climbs skyscrapers and leaps across rooftops. It's a long way down should he fall, but the only thing on Oleg's mind is enjoying the moment and reaching new heights because he crazy.
Cosplayers D-Piddy (Deadpool) and The Notorious B.O.B. (Spider-Man) demonstrate a series of 16 different hugging techniques that best bros and broettes can use to express their friendship.
With the advent and proliferation of social media comes more ways for us to look like idiots in front of the world—but it doesn't have to be that way, take a look at this video to see how to avoid making a fool of yourself online.
In this parody of Game of Thrones Khaleesi, or Daenerys Targaryen, is more like the Mother of Pizza than the Mother of Dragons—which is a much tastier thing to be mother of, although not much good at protecting you.
Have you seen every Disney movie released since 1989? It's quite a few films, a Disney fan will undoubtedly have seen them but for everyone else, maybe not. Whether you have or haven't you'll def enjoy this mashup of (nearly) every Disney release since 1989.
Taking a break from filming the sequel to the very awesome Deadpool movie, the merc with a mouth himself headed to San Diego's Comic-Con to cause chaos and carnage amongst the cosplayers and nerds.


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March 20, 2013
DOI Approves Three Renewable Energy Projects in California and Nevada
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) on March 13 announced the approval of three major renewable energy projects in California and Nevada that, when completed, are expected to deliver 1,100 megawatts to the grid. That will be enough electricity to power more than 340,000 homes. The projects will help support more than 1,000 construction and operations jobs.
The 750-megawatt McCoy Solar Energy Project and 150-megawatt Desert Harvest Solar Farm are both located in California's Riverside East Solar Energy Zone, an area established through the Western Solar Energy Plan as most suitable for solar development. The 200-megawatt Searchlight Wind Energy Project will be constructed on public lands in Clark County, Nevada.
The McCoy Solar Energy Project, located about 13 miles northwest of Blythe, California, will occupy 4,394 acres. McCoy Solar has agreed to purchase more than 4,500 acres of habitat to protect the Desert Tortoise, Burrowing Owl, and Mojave Fringe-toed Lizard species.
DOI and California state agencies are also engaged in the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan, a mutual landscape-level planning effort to streamline renewable energy development in appropriate areas in the California desert and simultaneously conserve important natural resources and natural communities for species protection and recovery. A draft of the plan is expected in summer 2013. Additionally, BLM has identified 23 active renewable energy proposals slated for review this year and next, including 14 solar facilities, six wind farms, and three geothermal plants. See the DOI press release.


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- MOOC mashup: San Jose State University -- Udacity experiment with online-only courses fizzles
- Jun 13:
- Cassidy: Could professors' resistance derail online-learning movement?
- Jun 2:
- San Jose State's online college course experiment reveals hidden costs
- May 31:
- Higher ed systems in 10 states adopt online courses
- May 30:
- Mountain View's Coursera strikes huge online-education deal with state university systems
- Online college classes, once aimed at advanced students, target the masses
- May 25:
- San Jose State professors fire back at online class offer
- Document: Open letter from San Jose State professors about online course
SAN JOSE -- An experiment to offer for-credit, online-only college courses to the public at low cost will take a semester to retool before the classes go back online, say those leading the San Jose State Plus pilot project.
"If you keep teaching, you never have time to stop and reflect," said San Jose State Provost Ellen Junn, who is reviewing the results from the spring and summer sessions. "We thought that this would be a natural breaking point."
San Jose State teamed up with Udacity, an online education company, to see if students would do better in remedial and entry-level math courses offered online than in a traditional format.
The results from the pilot project are still being analyzed, but preliminary findings showed that less than half of the group -- which included high school students and college students who had failed math before -- had passed the classes.
The students struggled to pass their final exam, and some said they would have done better if they had more time to prepare for it -- an adjustment that might be made, said Udacity founder Sebastian Thrun.
But Junn and Thrun both said the passing rates should not be compared to typical college courses, as some of the students weren't yet in college, and others had struggled in the subject. Remedial courses at community colleges typically have passing rates of 10 percent or less, Junn said.
On a more promising note, 83 percent of the students completed the courses, which Thrun said was "great news."
Thrun said it will take time to make the adjustments -- for example, how to offer a final exam at different times.
"I wish everything went right on the first attempt," Thrun said. "But that's what pilots are for."
Junn -- who said she found the preliminary results intriguing -- said those involved in the project are making decisions as they go. "This has never been done before. There's no road map," she said.
Research with findings from the study is expected to be released in early August.
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A 3D shareware fighting game with a twist: your character is a rabbit. After one of your friends betrays and murders your family, you set off to avenge their deaths. Excellent gameplay and good 3D graphics make Lugaru a fun and entertaining game.
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Yeah, there's gonna be multiplayer, and keep checking there blog for news.
That game will rock.
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SAN JOSE -- Registration for the spring San Jose 408K Race to the Row opened Monday, race director J.T. Service said.
The eight-kilometer road race that benefits the Pat Tillman Foundation and its Team Tillman initiative is scheduled to be held March 10. It starts at HP Pavilion and ends at Santana Row. The inaugural event last year sold out with more than 3,000 runners entered. It was the country's largest 8K, Service said.
For information: www.run408k.com. Sponsors and volunteer groups can make inquiries at email@example.com.
"We have created a course that can sustain many thousands of people, and we will continue to responsibly grow the event while maintaining the quality of last year's critically acclaimed race," Service said in a statement.
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William E. Shotts, Jr., published a few years ago a useful ebook entitled "The Linux Command Line", a guide to learn and know more about the Command Line Interface (CLI) on GNU / Linux. The ebook is still available for download and is released under a Creative Commons license.
Although most distributions have graphical environments and interfaces for applications, the command line continues to be a useful tool to do various tasks while using the system. Even the combination of GUI and command line interface, well used, can help you to perform the tasks that you need quickly and accurately.
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Now the manual of the TV names the formats the TV itself supports and that's not much. I successfully tried mp3s, WAVs, certain mpeg2s and muxed VOBs. That's all that works. Now as far as I understand PS3 Media Server transcoded stuff to formats the PS3 understands, which is not my target device.
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- Cross-fertilization 11:37
- Meeting about courses 14:00
- Pampering myself 22:54
- I heart the Toronto Public Library 23:14
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|@1300-1700 @school: meeting, paperwork, Toastmasters
|@1700-1800 @library: Pass by Toronto Public Library
|@1800-2300 @home Return to GH, spend quiet evening doing mid-week catch-up
|Back out of LW opportunity, Global Desktop Project opportunity
|Tidy up a bit: kitchen
|Cook lunch
|Request books
|Choose courses
|linux: Write about text files and how hackers live inside them (lw)
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|@1245 Return library books
|@1300 Meet Mark to talk about courses, work on more detailed research plan
|@1500 Submit tuition deferral form
|Send scheduling notice
|Schedule Jackie's 7th speech for 2006.08.15 : E-Mail from Jackie Achonu (toast)
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1. Cross-fertilization: 11:37
I'd love to take a business-related course to round out my education and widen my network. If I can convince the Rotman School of Management to let me take an MBA elective, that would totally rock. Alternatively, I could cross over into CS. Here's what I'm looking at:
- MGT 2019: Commercializing Technological Innovations
- How *does* one value innovation, anyway?
- MGT 2050: Skoll Project: The Technology/Management Interface
- Directly related to my research into adoption of technological innovations. I might be able to talk my way into this. Geared towards large companies.
- MGT 2017: Strategic Networks
- Directly related to my interest in supporting social networking. I might be able to talk my way into this based on my research.
- Marketing High Technology Products
- Hmm.
- CSC2527H The Business of Software
- Sounds like a terrific course.
MGT 2019: Commercializing Technological Innovations
This course is intended to improve your ability to determine whether, when and how to commercialize technological innovations. It will also enhance your ability to manage your firm's technology strategy post-commercialization. As such, this course will be of particular interest to students interested in technology-driven businesses and new ventures, as well as financial analysts interested in how to assess and value a firm's technology-related activities and even policymakers interested in formulating supportive technology policy. This course is highly complementary with several other strategy electives including Cooperative Strategy, Corporate Strategy, Game Theory and Competitive Dynamics, Strategy in the Creative Industries, and Technology Strategy.
Commercialization of technological innovation entails facing a host of challenging questions including: What is the value of an innovation? What is the right way to commercialize it - when is licensing preferred to joint ventures or diversification? How can I understand and anticipate technological change, and pursue strategies to take advantage of my insight? Can technology strategy be a source of competitive advantage?
This course will introduce you to the issues and analytical arguments behind these questions and others, drawing on recent advances in the literatures on competitive strategy, organization economics, industrial organization and technology management. The theoretical arguments developed in the course will consistently be applied through case analysis and the course project. In addition, the course will provide insight into current "hot" technologies, including nanotechnology and information technology.
The overall objectives of this course are to provide you with analytical frameworks and tools that will sharpen your ability to:
- Recognize and evaluate commercialization opportunities;
- Anticipate problems faced by technology-driven ventures;
- Understand the relationship between market and organizational characteristics and the success or failure of an innovation;
- Develop and assess an overall technology strategy.
MGT 2050: Skoll Project: The Technology/Management Interface
Technology and innovation must be actively managed. This course focuses on the concepts, techniques and processes used to facilitate successful technological innovations in firms. The objectives of the class are to (1) introduce students to the multiple factors involved in successful technological innovation in firms and (2) provide students with opportunities to integrate and synthesize the multiple demands and requirements faced by managers in innovative firms. This course is a requirement for all students in the Skoll BASc/MBA program. Other MBA students interested in technology are encouraged to take this course.
MGT 2017: Strategic Networks
The purpose of this course is to learn how social networks affect the organization and coordination of work, and create economic value. In particular, we will focus on network entrepreneurs – individuals or organizations that use social networks to discover and exploit economic opportunities. We will begin with some recent examples of network entrepreneurs, and then introduce the underlying network principles, followed by a discussion of network forms of organizing. The course will focus on the relevance of social networks for both the formulation of strategy for new (i.e., entrepreneurial) ventures and the implementation of strategy in existing organizations. Social networks will be examined at the individual level (e.g., the pattern of friendship relationships among individuals in a firm) and at the organizational level (e.g., the pattern of strategic alliances among firms in an industry).
Marketing High Technology Products
The rapid evolution of high-tech products and their technology offer many new challenges to the marketer. Marketing start-ups as well as established products, managing the introduction of upgraded or innovative products, distribution channel selection, branding, advertising, the use of media such as the Internet, and developing strategies to profit from the convergence of previously diverse technologies, are some of the topics covered.
The Computer Science department is also offering an interesting course this fall:
CSC2527H The Business of Software
The course identifies the principles for starting and operating successful and growing software venture. Students are expected to understand the "why" of these principles by the end of the course. Student work is centred on building a real business plan for a software venture with a group of other students. The intended audience for these business plans are potential investors, including angel investors and venture capital funds. Guest entrepreneurs and other industry participants provide 'real world' perspective.
The main objectives of this course include development of:
- An understanding of the high-technology business environment in general and of the computer and software industries in particular.
- An understanding of the basic principles involved in crafting a small healthy growing business within the software industry
- The ability to write, present, and critique business plans and to formulate basic computer-based financial forecasting models.
- A capacity to analyze the first-person perspective of entrepreneurs and other industry participants.
Topics will include the definition and scope of the computer and software industries; an analysis of the sources of innovative opportunity; a discussion of strategy and, key trends such as open source, outsourcing and 'software as a service'; software market planning and product planning; the management of R&D and software development; software product marketing; software sales and sales management; software support; the financing and financial management of high technology ventures; legal protections for software as intellectual property; and leadership, management, and human resources for high technology industries.
The class will be enriched by the participation of guest entrepreneurs – skilled practitioners active in the industry.
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2. Meeting about courses: 14:00
I met with Mark Chignell about the courses I should register for this term. He suggested signing up for all of them, attending the first few lectures, and choosing the one I like the most. I'll have to rely on my intuition for this because the course descriptions all sound good. If I get along with the professors, I might even be able to explain my personal background and goals and get their help in figuring out which course would be best.
We'll meet again tomorrow to flesh out my research plan.
Next action: Brainstorm a few things I can prototype. Also, take care of some paperwork.
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3. Pampering myself: 22:54
Wednesdays are for catching my breath. I spent the evening pampering myself.
I lathered my face and wiped the suds off with a soft washcloth, poured boiling water into a large bowl and steamed my face for ten minutes, and then used some tissue to extract some of the oil from my skin. (Must get ingredients for clay or strawberry mask.)
I scrubbed my feet with pumice, soaked them in a warm bath (the cleaning bucket is *just* wide enough to accommodate my feet crosswise!), and scrubbed them again.
For good measure, I decided to have a proper bath, too. Self-massage, mmm. I read a book until the water cooled a bit, then I ran cold water in to energize me.
Next week, maybe I can try adding a few cups of milk or some drops of essential oils. A little bit of indulgence...
4. I heart the Toronto Public Library: 23:14
I can't believe it took me a year to get around to making the most of the Toronto Public Library. I grew up in a country without a good public library system and thus had no idea just how cool one could be. Fortunately, two of my friends are avid fans of the TPL. (Hi Dan Howard! Hi Quinn Fung!) Quinn's always telling me about some book or other that's available for pick-up, and Dan told me about the trick of reserving one gazillion books.
Today I gave the web-based library catalogue a spin, and promptly requested dozens and dozens of books. I knew they'd take some time to be delivered to the branch nearest me, but I headed to the College and Spadina branch anyway as it was just a few blocks away from my residence and I wanted to raid the stacks for interesting Wednesday night reading.
It was a good thing I took my wheeled grocery bag, as I ended up checking out far too many books. I winnowed the list down from the stack of books I'd pulled off the shelves for browsing, but was still sorely tempted to push the library limit of 50 (50!) books checked out at any given time.
I've already finished one: Beauty Fades, Dumb is Forever, by Judy Sheindlin (of Judge Judy fame). The main thing I took away from that book is that guys aren't built to be nurturing, and there's nothing wrong with nurturing myself. I knew that. =) Also, the book had interesting anecdotes from the life of a no-nonsense judge. Not a bad read.
I heart the Toronto Public Library. It's pretty up to date - lots of 2006 titles, yay! - and the web-based reservation system totally rocks. Sweet!
UPDATE: See also Bookmarklet for the Toronto Public Library
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