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Roger eased into round three of the Australian Open with a 6-3 6-4 6-4 victory over Russian Nikolay Davydenko.
Roger was in charge right from the start and broke his opponent in the sixth game to take the opening set in 42 minutes. He continued just that way and never faced a break himself throughout the entire match.
Our champ will now face the Aussie crowd favourite Bernard Tomic, whom he beat in straight sets in the second round of last year's Australian Open. "It's nice to see Bernard playing better again. He had a rough end to the season last year, but he's had a wonderful start this year and I hope he can keep it up and crack the big rankings. It's going to be an exciting match. I have got to play tough. I don't mind the physical aspects and maybe that is an advantage for me. I will always play aggressively but we will try to move each other around a bit so it will need a bit more finesse," said Roger.
Congratulations and good luck.
Great job! Good luck on Saturday against Tomic and I'll be cheering for you as always! :)
Your biggest fan,
Next match is going to be a good one, too.
Tomic will enjoy a good tennis lesson he will get from you.
Enjoy it!
Beautifull, you're very very handsome in it!!
We're a little bit tired of the blue and white!


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Clarene Ione Yonkers of Craig died Feb. 11 at Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado in Grand Junction with her family at her side. She was 80.
She was born Oct. 12, 1931, in Glenwood Springs to Albert Oleson and Ione Carpenter. In 1949 she graduated as valedictorian from Eagle County High School in Gypsum.
She married Russell Ping in 1950 and the marriage ended in divorce. On Feb. 25, 1969, she married Thomas Yonkers and moved to Edwards. She and Tom owned Whitewater Package Liquor in Edwards for many years and they retired in Grand Junction in the late 1990s. Following Tom's death in 2002, Clarene moved to Craig to be closer to her daughter, Karen. She lived there until her death.
Clarene enjoyed dancing, puzzles, playing cards, bingo, playing the piano and crocheting. She and Tom enjoyed vacationing in Las Vegas but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
In addition to her husband Tom, she is preceded in death by her parents, brother Sam Oleson, and step-daughter Shelly Yonkers.
She is survived by her sons, Michael Ping of Grand Junction; Ronnie (JoJo) Ping of Montrose; and Rick Ping of Gypsum; and her daughters Kathy (Bob) Hammer of Soldotna, Alaska; Karen (Josh) Zimmerman of Craig; step-daughters Linda (David) McFann of Denver; and Cindy Hersey of Alaska. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Rynolds, 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Feb. 14 at the Covenant Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction. Memorial donations may be made in Clarene's memory to The Memorial Hospital Foundation, PO Box 1203, Craig, CO 81626 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado at 3090 B North 12th St., Grand Junction, CO 81506.

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SNOWMASS VILLAGE - The Snowmass Village Town Council on Monday voted to table discussion of two resolutions related to the Elected Officials Transportation Committee's budget.
The first was a proposal to add $125,000 to the 2012 budget for design and engineering on the Aspen Airport Business Center pedestrian crossing. The second resolution would have approved the committee's 2013 budget, including a request by the city of Aspen for $200,000 toward planning improvements to Rubey Park Transit Center to come out of the committee's capital pool.
The committee includes elected officials representing Snowmass, Aspen and Pitkin County.
Snowmass council members Monday questioned why they were not made aware that the ABC project was going over budget, and expressed a desire for the parties involved to be held accountable to the original contract. With only three members present, the vote would have had to be unanimous for the resolution to pass, and Councilman Jason Haber said he would not support it.
The council voted to table the discussion on both resolutions. Council members voiced many concerns with the second resolution, including that the resolution was introduced outside of the EOTC's joint meetings, where they'd be able to talk with the other officials directly.


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Q: My son is charged with burglary. He and his college buddy got really intoxicated while at my home this summer. At some point of the night he stumbled across the street and went into my neighbor's garage. The neighbor didn't recognize him and called the police. Now he is charged with burglary. What can he do?
A. Sorry to hear about your son. First, you need to get your son to talk with a criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. Burglary is a felony and can involve jail time. Second, a criminal act has to involve criminal intent. In your son's case to be guilty of burglary he had to enter the dwelling with the intent to commit a theft, felonyor sexual battery. If you just make a mistake as to where you are going or what house you are at and enter the home, you may be guilty of trespass but not burglary. You need to get your son to a criminal defense lawyer right away. Good luck.


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�Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey� begins with a clip from the original series starring astronomer Carl Sagan (titled �Cosmos: A Personal Voyage�) which was first broadcast on PBS in 1980. I remember watching this when I was in elementary school and not being excited about it. The pace could be a little slow and the soundtrack was moody. Science wasn�t my favorite subject, despite one very cool project I did on the planets though I suspect the cool part was the fact that I got to paint Saturn. So whenever it was time for a �Cosmos� episode, I was less than enthusiastic.
It�s a shame my younger self couldn�t appreciate the contribution Sagan made to bringing science to life on the small screen. Thoughtful and philosophical, he walked viewers through environments, explaining the universe and our place in it. �Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey� takes Sagan�s legacy and updates it with digital effects and a soundtrack that is more majestic than moody. It�s a good reboot but one with a definite point of view that could use more subtlety.
Hosted by Neil Tyson, it begins with an invitation to join him on a �spaceship of the imagination,� depicted as a sleek, silver metallic vessel. Leaving Earth, we take off with Tyson flying further and further away to discover our cosmic address. (Earth/Solar System/Milky Way Galaxy/Local Group/Virgo Supercluster /Observable Universe). In my favorite line of the series he tells us: �We are made of star stuff.�
The digital odyssey is juxtaposed with animation. In the first episode, we watch the story of Giordano Bruno a 16th century man burned at the stake for his blasphemous beliefs that the universe was infinite. Tyson tells us that Bruno, a religious man, �was no scientist� and his ideas were a �lucky guess� because he had no evidence to support them. It�s not a subtle commentary and one that clearly lays out the show�s position on religious cosmology.
Laying out the cosmic calendar, Tyson introduces the theory of the Big Bang with some theatrics. (He puts on sunglasses and plants his feet to feel the impact). After explaining the theory, he says: �I know that sounds crazy,� before pointing out that there is �strong observational evidence� to support it. It�s the scientific response to Creationism and Tyson wants to make sure we know it. And just in case we missed the lesson, he reminds us in the second episode which introduces natural selection, the tree of life and our nearest genetic relative in the animal world, the chimpanzee. Tyson understands some people�s resistance. Who wants to believe they are related to an animal that often demonstrates undesirable social behavior? But, he scolds us, that belief is based on our need to �feel special.�
Tyson was a young, eager student when he first met Sagan who he recalls showed him much kindness while inspiring him to pursue his passion. It�s an impactful, touching memory and one that reinforces the series overall concept that we are all connected. It�s an idea worth listening to no matter what your beliefs.
�Cosmos� is on Sundays at 9 p.m. EDT on Fox and Mondays at 9 p.m. EDT on National Geographic.


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Car thefts in Lansing keep going up, and that matches a trend all over the United States.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reports this is the second year in a row car thefts have increased nationwide, and Lansing is no different.
According to Lansing police Captain Ray Hall, this year the police department reported 353 stolen cars. He says that number is up four percent from 2001.
Officials say people should not leave their cars running with the keys in the ignition, and they should remember to lock their doors when their car is unattended.
Overall, crime in Lansing is down by about nearly six percent from the previous year. He says general crime in the area during the past few years is at a 30-year low.
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Professional thieves can steal any car, but you should make them work for yours.
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Preventing floods in Marietta was no doubt a subject of debate long before the great flood of 1913 left 66 percent of the city underwater. While some ideas for flood mitigation have come to fruition, others have not.
One unpopular proposal that resurfaces every few years is the construction of flood walls to protect the city along the Ohio and Muskingum rivers.
Marietta City Councilman Harley Noland said the Pioneer City has resisted the idea of building a flood wall, unlike cities downriver such as Parkersburg and Portsmouth.
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Unobscured by massive flood walls that have been erected to protect other river cities, Marietta's waterfront remains open to the Ohio River where crowds continue to gather for events like the annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival.
"And look at how our downtown (has) stayed vital compared to those other two cities," he said. "Yes, we may get flooded sometimes, but we love our view of the rivers and our relationship with the rivers."
In 2007 Marietta was chosen for a pilot flood mitigation program that brought city officials together with representatives from agencies like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Geological Survey, Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District and others to consider ways to minimize flood damage to the community.
A flood wall was among the recommendations that came out of those flood mitigation sessions from the corps of engineers, which estimated a 4-foot-high wall to protect the city's east side would cost around $74 million, and a second wall around the west side would have an additional price tag of $85 million.
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Some flood protection ideas considered for Marietta since 2007:
Portadam portable floodwalls in 25-, 50- and 100-foot sections that could be linked together and retain up to 12 feet of open water. Cost $100 to $125 per lineal foot. Demonstrated in 2007 but never purchased by the city.
Four-foot-high flood wall along the Ohio and Muskingum rivers to protect city's east side. Estimated cost $74 million. A similar wall to protect the west side area would cost $85 million. Rejected by city officials due to high cost and citizen concerns that a wall would limit access to the rivers.
Duckbill backflow prevention valves on stormwater outflows to prevent rising river water from backing up into city storm sewers, causing flooding in low-lying areas of the city. Seven valves were installed in 2009 at a cost of $230,000.
Early warning stream gauge system for impending floods. High-tech gauges were installed on Duck Creek at Whipple, Harrietsville and Macksburg at a cost of $200,000. Gauges also installed on the Ohio River at Sardis, and on the Muskingum River at Beverly. Cost $540,000.
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Needless to say, the suggestion was rejected.
"There were two primary reasons, and one was the cost projection," said city councilman Michael Mullen, I-at large, who served as mayor from 2005 through 2011.
"At the time we were in the middle of a national recession, and the city's coffers were very tight," he said. "The second concern was the impact on aesthetics of walling off the view of our rivers for folks who had no issue with flooding for 360 days out of the year."
Another idea for flood mitigation centered on portable flood walls that could be inflated or erected in a reasonably short period of time to help prevent damage to buildings and property in flood-prone areas of the city.
At least two companies demonstrated their portable flood walls along the Ohio River waterfront in 2007, but city officials were not sold on the viability of such devices during an actual flood event.
But the flood mitigation sessions did produce some usable ideas, including the installation of seven duckbill backflow prevention valves on city stormwater outfalls along the Ohio and Muskingum rivers.
The valves were designed to prevent rising river water from backing into the city's stormwater system and causing flooding in lower-lying areas of town.
Although the river flood stage in Marietta is 36 feet, flooding was occurring in some areas when the river rose to only 30 feet, according to Mullen.
"That was a very cost-effective project-100 percent grant-funded, although we did have to kick in some dollars as there were some costs that went over the grant threshold," he said. "But that project has benefited areas like Pike Street and has prevented Goose Run from flooding due to backed up river water traveling through the stormwater system."
Perhaps the most effective result of the flood mitigation efforts has been the development of a flood warning system that relies on high-tech stream gauges placed along Duck Creek in Washington and Noble counties, and on the Ohio and Muskingum rivers upstream from Marietta.
The U.S. Geological Survey stream gauges provide real time data on current stream and river conditions that is available online for the general public as well as for meteorologists and USGS personnel to use in their flood forecasting and flood warning processes.
The gauge data is also available to help emergency management officials make better informed decisions about the likelihood of flooding and whether to initiate emergency preparations.
Marietta city engineer Joe Tucker recently noted that the stream gauge data could also be linked to a call-down system that would alert residents and business owners via cell phones and other mobile devices if flooding may occur on their properties.
The newest wrinkle related to the stream gauges are USGS flood inundation maps, currently available for Findlay, Killbuck, and Ottawa, Ohio.
New USGS flood inundation maps are also being developed for Marietta, Beverly, McConnelsville and multiple sites in Licking County, Ohio.
These maps show where flooding would occur at various high river levels, and are connected to the real-time river levels being monitored by the USGS stream gauges.
"The 1913 statewide flood is Ohio's 'Greatest Natural Disaster.' Since then, the number of USGS stream gauges increased from one to about 230 currently operating in Ohio," said Scott Jackson, USGS Ohio Water Science Center deputy director.
"Today, the USGS and its partners maintain about 8,000 stream gauges nationwide," he said.
The USGS WaterAlert (water.usgs.gov/wateralert/) service allows subscribers to receive daily or hourly updates about current conditions in rivers, lakes, and groundwater.


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News Archive
A research team led by UC Davis Health System scientists has developed a novel technique to enhance bone growth by using a molecule which, when injected into the bloodstream, directs the body's stem cells to travel to the surface of bones.
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 15:13
Scientists found that Gilenya, a drug recently approved in the US for treating MS, was effective at reversing the symptoms of ventricular hypertrophy in mice.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 13:24
Leading Texas veterinarians are mobilizing to enlist pets in the testing of experimental cancer therapies, a potential benefit to not just dogs and cats but people.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 13:11
Two women losing their sight to progressive forms of blindness may have regained some vision while participating in an experiment testing a treatment made from human embryonic stem cells, researchers reported today.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 13:32
Scientists now have a better understanding of the way that stress impacts the brain. New research, published by Cell Press in the January 26 issue of the journal Neuron, reveals pioneering evidence for a new mechanism of stress adaptation and may eventually lead to a better understanding of why prolonged and repeated exposure to stress can lead to anxiety disorders and depression.
Thursday, January 26, 2012 - 13:00
Four years ago, teams of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and elsewhere made headlines by restoring some sight to blind people, though it was a form of blindness few had heard of.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 14:05
Dogs with spinal cord injuries may soon benefit from an experimental drug being tested by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences — work that they hope will one day help people with similar injuries.
Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 15:10
A fountain of youthful cells reverses the damage found in diseases like multiple sclerosis, a study in mice reveals.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 15:23
Researchers have discovered that planarians, a type of flatworm that easily regenerates, do not contain centrosomes within their cells, a structure present in the cells of every other known living animal.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 13:58
A recent study in mice found that the gastrointestinal parasite Nippostrongylus brasiliensis induces the immune system to produce wound-healing substances. Helminthic therapy, or the use of parasites to combat diseases of the immune system, has been studied for years using the pig parasite Trichuris suis to treat inflammatory diseases, but this study is the first to find the wound-healing byproducts of parasitic infection. Scientists hope to use that information to treat human ailments.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 13:55
Inflammation is correctly blamed as one of the root causes of both acute and chronic pain—and more. Not only does chronic inflammation underlie disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and other autoimmune diseases, it has also been implicated in the pathogenesis of cancer, chronic heart failure, and neurological disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.
Thursday, January 12, 2012 - 13:40
Combination drug treatment that targets estrogen production significantly reduced the number of tobacco carcinogen-related lung tumors in mice, a new study shows.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 16:48
In humans, active periods of the debilitating disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can last for mere minutes or extend to weeks at a time. They're caused by lesions in the brain that develop, partly heal, and then recur. Research into a cure has been difficult, because to date scientists have not been able to replicate these brain recurring symptoms in laboratory mice. That's frustrating because these lab animals, known as animal "models," are the primary tool for research into the mechanisms and potential treatments for MS.
Friday, January 6, 2012 - 11:51
New vaccine research in monkeys suggests that scientists are homing in on the critical ingredients of a protective HIV vaccine and identifies new HIV vaccine candidates to test in human clinical trials.
Friday, January 6, 2012 - 11:41
Newly published research by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University provides significant new information about how early embryonic stem cells develop and take part in formation of the primate species. The research, which took place at OHSU's Oregon National Primate Research Center, has also resulted in the first successful birth of chimeric monkeys.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 14:50
Human adenoviruses have been proposed as vectors for antigens in vaccines because of their ability to induce strong immune responses in animal models. But there is one major problem—patients that have already been exposed to such adenoviruses naturally develop antibodies against them, which then neutralize the vaccine before it has a chance to deliver its package.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 11:45
Immune system abnormalities that mimic those seen with autism spectrum disorders have been linked to the amyloid precursor protein (APP), reports a research team from the University of South Florida's Department of Psychiatry and the Silver Child Development Center.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 11:34
Researchers are beginning to understand why lasting weight loss is so hard. They believe it has to do with damage to the part of the brain that's involved in weight control.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 13:34
A compound produced from fish oil that appears to target leukemia stem cells could lead to a cure for the disease, researchers say.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - 13:14
Working with mice, scientists at Johns Hopkins have successfully used a commonly prescribed blood pressure medicine, losartan (Cozaar), to prevent almost all of the lung damage caused from two months of exposure to cigarette smoke. The treatment specifically targeted lung tissue breakdown, airway wall thickening, inflammation and lung over-expansion.
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Publisher Analytics - the feature that almost made it
By Ari Shamash on Jan 08, 2010
The Sun Software Library team always subscribed to Agile development practices. We've adhered to the "Deliver working software frequently" principle by pushing new software to production every two weeks. As soon as we finish developing a feature, we make it available to our users, so we can get feedback, and make the feature even better (Tim Bray says it, and quite a bit more, quite eloquently.)
Some stuff happened that forced change.
There is one feature in particular that almost made it. We called it Publisher Analytics - the ability for each publisher to see how many page views, visitors, and click throughs they got through the Sun Software Library for their particular entries. The usual approaches (e.g. google analytics) don't work for Rich Internet Applications, so we had to devise our own approach. To implement this feature, we first built a set of web services for accessing the data (which is available in production), then used EJS Chart's excellent JavaScript based charting package for implementing the front end.
This image shows the feature as developed. This feature is currently only available to the super user. In the screen snapshot below, we are actually showing production data. The actual name of the publisher data rendered is blurred out. The snapshot was taken in early December 2009, hence the lack of December data.
Ray Maslinski, Sree Vidya Allada, and Jonathan Leone did a great job on this implementation.


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Tuesday's letters: Spoke his mind
Published: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, March 25, 2013 at 4:48 p.m.
To the editor: I want to wish Stephen Black well for the future now that he has given up his column.
One of the greatest freedoms we have in our great country is the opportunity to speak as we see fit about anything we want to. Stephen demonstrated his ability to speak his mind about any subject he wished, whether serious or trivial, and without apology let the chips fall where they may!
He could be hard, soft, funny, kind, angry, happy, sad and frustrated, all in the same column and sometimes in the same sentence, but he always said what he meant straight out.
Stephen loves his country and what it stands for and was proud to serve her in the Marines. He loves Hooterville and relished the opportunity to speak his thoughts about her. I had the privilege to meet him at the opening of the new Times-News office and joked that I was glad to shake his hand even though I probably didnt agree with 90 percent of what he wrote. He laughed heartily and said I wasnt alone.
Thank you, Stephen, for your efforts over the years to make us laugh, cry, agree, disagree and even think a bit.
Bill Haberer
More propaganda
To the editor: In response to Bob Johnsons March 2 letter: For your information, of the top five states in charitable giving (Utah, D.C., Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee), four are Republican and run by Republican governors. According to the Chronicle of Charitable Giving, of the five states with the least charitable giving (New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts and Rhode Island), three are Democratic and run by Democratic governors.
Get off your pedestal, Mr. Johnson. To think the liberals are the only ones who care about the poor is wrong. I am sick of that rhetoric and propaganda. But that is typical of the liberals, when in reality they have done more to keep people in poverty and enslaved to the government through entitlements, now more than ever under Barack Obama.
You have no real facts, yet youre a prevaricator of the truth just like Obama, hoping it sticks with low-information voters. You want to give as long as its someone elses money. You want to take our money and redistribute it. Its all about control with the liberals. I have a great idea, Mr. Johnson: Take your own advice and cancel the paper so we wont have to read any more of your ridiculous tirades.
Barbara Briley
Fine performance
To the editor: Young Frankenstein, a musical comedy of renowned fame, was presented March 14-16 by the West High drama and music departments. This show won 19 prestigious awards on Broadway.
Once again, West High has distinguished itself with an exceptional performing arts production. The acting, singing, dancing, musical accompaniment, costumes, sets and staging were all superb. The enthusiasm and professionalism of the production personify great theater. The audience had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and left with rave reviews. Everyone involved should be proud of their achievement. They will have a lasting memory of fun, music and tremendous success.
The dedicated staff was performing arts director Kelly Cooper and directors Adam Parent and Price Ashe; choral director Steve Carson with orchestra director Laura Provine; choreographer Resi Dolbee; stage managers Jennie Battle and Christy King; and set design/construction/painting by Kelly King and her team.
This entire production featured a group of about 70 talented people and three months of dedicated work. Mark your calendars, support these productions and enjoy a terrific evening of exceptional theater. Congratulations to the West High thespians for their presentation of Young Frankenstein.
Bill and Carolyn Blalock
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This is an excerpt from EERE Network News, a weekly electronic newsletter.
September 16, 2009
DOE Awards $14.6 Million to Develop Water Power Technologies
Ocean Power Technologies was one of the companies awarded DOE funding. The company's PowerBuoy produces electricity from wave power.
DOE awarded $14.6 million on September 15 for 22 advanced water power projects to advance the commercial viability and environmental performance for new marine and hydrokinetic technologies. Some funds will also go to conventional hydropower projects, including a project by the Electric Power Research Institute to quantify and maximize the benefits to transmission grids of hydropower and pumped storage hydropower projects. The selected projects will advance markets and research to maximize the use of the nation's largest renewable energy source. The funding went to 16 institutions in California, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C. Studies on specific sites will be carried out in Alaska, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington.
The 22 projects include studies of the cost, environmental impact, and performance of water power technologies, as well as the development of hydrokinetic devices to draw power from currents, tides, waves, and ocean temperature differences. A technology called Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) produces power from ocean temperature differences, flashing warmer sea-surface water into steam under a vacuum, driving a turbine with the steam, and then condensing it with colder seawater from the ocean depths. Several of the projects involve resource assessments, including an assessment of in-stream hydrokinetic resources in the United States, as well as U.S. and global assessments of ocean currents and the ocean thermal resource. The funds will also support graduate- and doctorate-level students at Pennsylvania State University and through fellowships from the Hydro Research Foundation. In addition, Pacific Energy Ventures will test a limited-range acoustic deterrent system to keep migrating gray whales from entering wave energy parks. See the DOE press release.


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OAKLAND -- Police confirmed at least one person was fatally shot and another shot and injured late Friday in the middle of the city's monthly Art Murmur scene.
An Oakland police officer said the first report of a shooting came at 10:51 p.m. in the Uptown neighborhood near the intersection of 23rd Street and Telegraph Avenue. One person was taken to a local hospital and no word was immediately available on that victim's condition, the officer said.
We will continue to update this story as information becomes available.
Contact George Kelly at 925-323-8318. Follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/allaboutgeorge


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I am using the latest Beta build 1.20.409.
The TV is plugged in to a two computers network.
I installed PS3 Media Server in both computers.
The program in the first computer works perfectly fine.
The problem is in the other computer, which doesn't recognize the TV.
Unfortunately, I prefer to use it with the other computer because it's better.
Someone has any idea what can I do?
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CORPUS CHRISTI – Las Vegas native Meghan Cordero has signed on to be the first student-athlete in the history of the Texas A&M – Corpus Christi women's soccer program, head coach Shanna Caldwell announced today. Cordero, who graduated high school in three years, will enroll at the Island University in January 2013.
The remainder of the inaugural Islanders Soccer signing class can sign their National Letters of Intent in February.
"It's appropriate that Meghan is the first signee in our program's history," Caldwell said, "because she represents exactly the kind of well-rounded student-athlete we want in an Islanders uniform. She's intelligent, hard-working and talented, and if we can build our team around players like her, we will have a lot of success as a program."
Cordero took part in the state Olympic Development Program from 2007-12 in Nevada, and also had an incredibly successful club career for Las Vegas Premier and Las Vegas Heat, playing for both teams under head coach Amanda Schmutz. Her team won the Surf Cup – one of the top club tournaments in the nation – in 2011, and was the Nevada State Cup champion in 2008, 2009 and 2010. She also played in the Elite Clubs National League in 2011 and 2012.
Cordero attended Shadow Ridge High School, but played just one year under Jamie Gibo in order to focus on her club career. In her lone season for Shadow Ridge, Cordero scored 17 goals and added 13 assists to earn all-state, all-region and all-conference honors. She was also named the conference's Best Offensive Player and earned her team's MVP laurels.
The daughter of Marissa and Joseph Cordero was born on June 5, 1995, and has two siblings, Connor and Erin. She intends to major in biology or athletic training at the Island University.


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Deliberations over whether to install solar panels at several district schools continued Tuesday evening at the board of education meeting. The Summit School District has been looking into the possibility of installing solar panels in four sites - the Summit High School fieldhouse, Summit Middle School, the district's facilities building and Summit Cove Elementary.
Discussion revolved around two main factors - the financial value and the educational value of the project.
The district has already saved money by installing higher energy-efficient lamps and light ballasts in 2011. Though previously predicted to save large amounts of money, further research seems to reveal that the financial impact of the solar panels may not be much.
"This isn't going to make or break our utility bill. It's not going to create this huge savings," said Mark Rydberg, director of the district's business services.
The difficulty with the solar panel savings is that the district must set an optimal solar production level. If usage falls below or rises above the optimal level, then further payments will be due to the solar company. They key (and difficulty) is to determine the optimal production level, which is set by the number of panels arrayed at each site.
Though the financial savings may not be significant, the panels are guaranteed to have a positive environmental impact, reducing emissions of 600,000 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere.
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Colbert's "Beyond the Horizons 2: Landscapes, Watercolors, and Drawings" will
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Princeton, NJ, August 23, 2013–Princeton Theological Seminary's Erdman Art Gallery will feature a
mixed media exhibit titled "Beyond the Horizons 2: Landscapes, Watercolors, and
Drawings," by local artist Benjamin Colbert, beginning on Saturday, September
21, and running through Wednesday, October 30.
The exhibit is
a retrospective of Colbert's artwork in several genres—the main one being his
abstract "linier landscapes." Variable bands of color are placed on a carefully
prepared canvas to convey land areas, water, skyways, and other elements. A
portion of the white canvas surface is left unpainted to give added focus to
the painted area and to convey the vastness, variety, and creativity found in
the natural environment.
Other works in
watercolor and graphite illustrate the skill and versatility of the artist. These
sketches and color washed drawings are created from life and are part of the
real or imagined experiences.
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to be invited to display my work at this outstanding venue in Princeton. It is
special because it gives me the opportunity to thank patrons for their support
and allows me to display pieces that have not had a public viewing. The
greatest joy for an artist is to achieve some public recognition while alive."
Colbert is an
award-winning artist who has exhibited widely in the United States, including
one-man shows at Emory University, the University of South Florida, Image South
Gallery in Atlanta, and the Environmental
Protection Agency in Trenton. His work has been included in area venues,
including Mercer County Artists, Ellerslie Museum, The Johnson Education
Center, Phillips Mill, Prince Street Gallery, and the Arts Council of
His awards
include an honorable mention from the Savannah Art Association, second prize
for painting from the National Conference of Artists, and the Purchase Award
from the Calloway Art Festival IIX.
Colbert, a
native of Georgia, earned his Bachelor's Degree in education from Savannah
State College and his Master of Fine Arts in drawing and painting from the
University of Georgia. He is a retired program administrator for Educational
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas | The University of Alabama men put five swimmers into the finals of the 50- and 500-yard freestyles on day two of the Southeastern Conference swimming and diving championships.
The Crimson Tide's sprint contingent was led by junior BJ Hornikel, who was eighth in 19.82 seconds in the 50 free final.
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How about a wayback throwback even though it's not Wednesday or Thursday? Last year at the Critics' Choice Awards, fresh off not being nominated for an Oscar, even after hiring an Oscar consultant and campaigning valiantly by wearing her hair up and going "serious", Jennifer Aniston showed up at Critics' Choice in a pantsuit, no bra, and a body chain. Full Story
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Okay, so this is technically a parody ad produced by Funny or Die. But it still stars John Goodman as a maybe-gay, definitely-creepy Colonel who extols the virtues of picking KFC over Chick-fil-A (they're open on Sundays!).
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The cause of the conjunctivitis may be an irritation in the eye or a blocked tear duct. In some cases the irritation may be from the antibiotic given after delivery.
Bacteria can also cause an infection in the eye. The most common types of bacteria that cause infection in the infant's eye come from the mother's birth canal, and are passed to the infant during delivery. These infections can include:
The biggest risk factor for developing newborn conjunctivitis is a maternal infection or STD at the time of delivery. The mother may not have any symptoms during delivery and still be able to transmit the infection. If you are pregnant, it is important to discuss any STDs that you have or had in the past. You and your doctor can develop a plan to protect your baby from infections during delivery.
The most common symptoms are redness and swelling of the conjunctiva in the newborn. Newborn conjunctivitis may also cause:
If your baby's pediatrician suspects newborn conjunctivitis, an eye examination will be done. The doctor will look at your baby's eyes to check for anything that may be irritating the eye, and to see if any damage has occurred. The doctor may also want to take a sample of any discharge to determine what type of bacteria or virus is causing the infection.
The treatment of newborn conjunctivitis depends on the cause:
In cases of newborn conjunctivitis that are due to a blocked tear duct, the doctor may recommend warm compresses and gentle massage to the area to help unclog the duct.
Newborn conjunctivitis due to irritation usually improves on its own in a few days. In some cases, the irritation may be from the antibiotic given after delivery. Silver nitrate, which was often used in the past to prevent eye infection, can cause irritation in the baby's eye. Many hospitals now use other types of antibiotics to avoid this irritation.
Infants that have an eye infection due to bacteria are given antibiotics.
In addition, the eye may be washed to remove the discharge.
Bacterial cases of newborn conjunctivitis are rare because of hospital infection prevention measures. When they do occur, they are usually identified quickly. Antibiotic treatment is very effective and the infection resolves quickly.
Since the potential for serious eye damage to the infant is so great, it is standard treatment in US hospitals to give infants antibiotic eye drops or ointment right after delivery. This helps prevent the development of an eye infection even if the mother shows no symptoms of infection. Prevention methods for newborn conjunctivitis include:
An open, honest relationship with your doctor is important during your pregnancy. Disclosure of your full medical history can help protect your baby from infection.
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sage in LA...dope as fuck.
damn, was anyone else at orion for hiphopatamus...sage, you ripped it up. went from "hey bobby" (that is what its called, no?) to rewrite....crack pipes, hopeless, can i kick it...the list goes on and on and on. i was the guy in the beany just kickin every word with you....i was about 8 rows back..center. the energy was LIVE. you rocked it, sage...and everyone was into it. i brought a long a friend and she was just tantalized by your lyrical spell...the show was sick...no doubt...your performance was most definitely worth standing in a packed venue, inhaling smoke and weed for 3 hours...when you come on stage, i almost creamed in my pants..literally.
oh, by the way, sage...good job with the ladies up there, and your hair looked beautiful.
you didnt have merchandise did you?
Sat Oct 19, 2002 4:01 am
Cru Jones
Joined: 09 Jul 2002
Posts: 236
Location: tinsel town
yeah that show was amazing.
the choice of songs was perfect.
emporer's new clothing verse was beautiful.
eviction notice scared people.
it was great.
Sat Oct 19, 2002 4:49 am
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Posts: 615
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I remember a while ago there was an online petition to add another verse and record it,
it was dope to hear the addition tho fo sho'
also I got to hand it to fucking Emanon...
so so so so slept on.....Aloe is too smart an emcee to not be heard
Sat Oct 19, 2002 6:31 pm
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Location: RI
lyrical spell huh?
Sat Oct 19, 2002 6:34 pm
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hell yes, a "lyrical spell."
Sat Oct 19, 2002 7:16 pm
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someone tell me how mikah 9 was, please
sage, what'd you think of the other artists?
Sat Oct 19, 2002 7:56 pm
just natalie
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Posts: 55
Location: Hawaii
you guys are too fucking lucky.
i wish he would come back to hawaii again.
Sat Oct 19, 2002 9:27 pm
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obviously sage doesnt do a lot of shows out here in LA, so i knew i had to come. but he didnt do Black Sweatshirt. i wuz the guy that kept yellin at sage to do it. i admit to some degree of dissappointment. i think Narcissist made up for it tho. oh, and mikah 9 sucked ass compared to most everyone else on the bill
Sat Oct 19, 2002 11:53 pm
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Joined: 23 Jul 2002
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it was a damn good show. emanon.......damn. the last time i was supposed to see him, he ended up not going on. but his set last night was really good. as for all these questions about mikah 9........i didnt think that his set was all that great. as for sage's set, it was damn good. the intro was the best. he didnt even turn around for the first couple of minutes. and then there was the legends, and half the crowd cleared out.
i must say, it was quite a pleasure to meet sage in person. we had a nice little chat by the b-boys in the back. all in all it was a good show.
la will just have to wait til the gruvis malt tour for now.......
Sun Oct 20, 2002 12:10 am
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oh, and mikah 9 sucked ass compared to most everyone else on the bill
I refuse to believe you.......
tell me why he sucked
Sun Oct 20, 2002 12:35 am
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[quote="mc poohammer"]as for all these questions about mikah 9........i didnt think that his set was all that great. quote]
one guy, one question
I refuse to believe you also...
tell me why he sucked
Sun Oct 20, 2002 12:37 am
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The show was definitely hot at Orion. The crowd was like a bunch of meteors shooting in the same direction as the sun sets himself up in the sky. Everyone looked like they were in a cult from the top of the balcony, Just going with the rythm and repeating every line that was coming out of Sage's mouth. It was a crazy show! All these unexpected MCs showed up. Awol and Circus came, along with Aceyalone and others. It was nice seeing Mikah9 perform, his delivery was tight but i dont think that many people felt him. Anyways,the crowd was soooo hyped when Sage got up just to set up the mic. Hey Bobby is soooo tight!!! After Hey Bobby, Makeshift Patriots rocked the show! Really felt this one...for everyone who didn't show up...SORRY! thanks sage...that made my year.
Sun Oct 20, 2002 12:40 am
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Location: teen mecca
i just dont think that he was all that good. sorry if i dont like your precious mikah as much as you do.
i guess my opinion is wrong.
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grip your panties and untuck your lip
Sun Oct 20, 2002 1:09 am
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emanons dope...living legends are OKAY live cept for sunspot jonz...HES FUCKIN WACK...and the next time I run into him, I will let him know how WACK he is then he'll attempt to respond and won't be able to cuz my fist will already have connected with his jaw. Thats right, i got beef with sunspot jonz.
Sun Oct 20, 2002 2:21 am
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Nearly 10-percent of cancer survivors continue to smoke despite the high risk of a recurrence. This is according to a large national study by the American Cancer Society.
Researchers surveyed thousands of cancer patients nine years after they were diagnosed. Nearly 10-percent said they currently smoked and most of them smoked every day. The study also found more than 80-percent of that group said they smoked nearly 15 cigarettes a day.
Survivors were more likely to smoke if they were younger, less educated, or drank more alcohol.
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The mission of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation is to extend the reach of the Celtics championship legacy into our community through programs that directly benefit children in need. To do this, the Foundation applies a team mentality – much like that of the 17-time world championship Celtics – and relies on key partnerships with New England-based non-profit organizations that provide vital services and support to youth.
The Foundation currently partners with Berklee City Music Network, Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, Boston Children's Hospital, Citi of Performing Arts, Horizons for Homeless Children, Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Perkins School for the Blind, Positive Coaching Alliance and The3PointFoundation. By providing resources, support and funding these and other local community-based organizations are able to increase our collective impact in the community and serve thousands of in need youth every year.
- Berklee City Music Network
- Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston
- Boston Children's Hospital
- Citi Performing Arts Center
- Horizons for Homeless Children
- Perkins School for the Blind
- Positive Coaching Alliance
- The3PointFoundation
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The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation has teamed up with its focus partners (Boston Children's Hospital, Horizons for Homeless Children, MSPCC, and the Perkins School for the Blind) and the Mass Mentoring Partnership, to give children an experience that they won't forget. During the 2007-2008 season, Season Ticket Holders can donate any preseason or regular season tickets to the BCSF. Ticket donations will give children a chance to experience a game this upcoming season.
Mass Mentoring Partnership
The Mass Mentoring Partnership (MMP) is the only statewide organization solely dedicated to bringing mentoring to scale in Massachusetts. Their vision is "that all young people are connected to caring adult mentors who will listen to them, stand by them, and guide them." MMP has a rich history of catalytic involvement in the start-up and sustainability of high-quality mentoring programs; the execution of high-visibility mentor recruitment campaigns; and the attraction of increased public and private resources to the local mentoring movement. The MMP has over 135 programs within the state of Massachusetts.
Shamrock Foundation Focus Partners
Boys and Girls Club of Boston
Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB) helps young people, especially those who need us most, build strong character and realize their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders by providing a safe haven filled with hope and opportunity, ongoing relationships with caring adults, life-enhancing programs. BGCB serves approximately 14,000 young people, ages 6 to 18, in 10 Clubs in Boston and Chelsea, and through our programs and partnerships. Our approach focuses on six core program areas: Arts; Education; Leadership; Life Skills; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; and Technology.
Boys and Girls Club Night - Feb. 1, 2013
Check Presenter: Steve Pagliuca, Boston Celtics Co-Owner and Shamrock Foundation President, and Sandra Edgerley from the Boston Celtics Ownership Group.
Check Recipient: Jerry Steimel, Executive Vice President of Operations for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston.
Berklee City Music Network - Connecting Kids With Their Future
Berklee City Music is a nonprofit education program that harnesses the energy of contemporary music to reach underserved 4th to 12th graders all across the country. Students dedicate themselves to building their musical talent, their self-confidence and, in the long run, the strength of their community. The Berklee City Music Network connects Berklee City Music in Boston with like-minded music programs all over the country - including Washington, D.C, Los Angeles, New Orleans and Seattle. The goal of the network is to provide kids with every opportunity to see their musical potential. With year-round instruction, expert faculty, individualized mentoring, and a comprehensive curriculum, students are set up for success. Berklee City Music combines the breadth of Berklee resources, facilities, and scholarships with an environment of attention and encouragement to ensure that kids get the tools and support they need to flourish as students, musicians, and confident, well-rounded individuals ready to shape their world.
Berklee City Music Network - April 4, 2012
Check Presenter: Boston Celtics Board of Directors member, John Connaughton.
Check Recipient: Berklee City Music Executive Director, J. Curtis Warner, Jr., the Dean of Berklee City Music, Dr. Krystal Prime Banfield, Roger H. Brown, President of Berklee College of Music.
Perkins School for the BlindPerkins School for the Blind is committed to providing education and services that build productive, meaningful lives for children and adults around the world who are blind, deafblind or visually impaired with or without other disabilities.
True to its mission, Perkins School for the Blind continues to provide its students with the tools and knowledge to chart a course toward each individual's maximum level of independence.
Perkins School for the Blind Night - Jan. 23, 2012
Check Presenter (left): Wyc Grousbeck, Managing Partner, Governor and CEO of the Boston Celtics.
Check Recipient (right): Steven Rothstein, President of Perkins School for the Blind.
Boston Children's HospitalBoston Children's Hospital is the nation's leading pediatric medical center, offering a complete range of health services for patients from birth through age 21. It is home to the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, where its cutting edge discoveries benefit both children and adults. The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation sponsors Champions for Children's, the hospital's annual fundraising dinner and auction.
PCA - Feb. 9, 2012
Check Presenter: Steve Pagliuca, Boston Celtics Managing Partner & Shamrock Foundation President.
Check Recipient: Sandy Fenwick, Boston Children's Hospital President & COO.
Horizons for Homeless ChildrenThe mission of Horizons for Homeless Children is to improve the lives of homeless children and their families. The Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation was an integral part of the Horizons for Homeless Children's annual spring gala.
Horizons for Homeless - March 12, 2014
Check Presenter: Steve Pagliuca, Boston Celtics Managing Partner & Shamrock Foundation President
Check Recipient: Dianne Luby, President & CEO of Horizons for Homeless Children
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC)The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) is a private, non-profit society dedicated to leadership in protecting and promoting the rights and well-being of children and families. For 126 years, MSPCC has been a champion providing programs and advocating for public policies that protect children and support families. MSPCC offers a wide range of direct services, from child abuse and neglect prevention and intervention programs to clinical treatment throughout 25 locations across the Commonwealth. MSPCC's extended network touches the lives of 100,000 children and families annually.
MSPCC - Feb. 10, 2013
Check Presenter (left): Steve Pagliuca, Boston Celtics Co-Owner and Shamrock Foundation President.
Check Recipient: Mary McGeown, President and CEO of MSPCC.
Shamrock Foundation Community Partners
Citi Performing Arts Center
Citi Performing Arts Center (CPAC) is dedicated to providing broad-based, popular entertainment and arts education programming. As a non-profit institution, CPAC is committed to "keeping life colorful†by inspiring a greater appreciation for the arts through educational outreach, public programming, and community partnerships. Our programs, many free-of-cost, provide enhanced opportunities for youth, adults, families, schools and community organizations to share and experience the power of the arts in their lives.
Citi Performing Arts Center Night – November 28, 2012
Check Presenter: Steve Pagliuca, Boston Celtics Co-Owner and Shamrock Foundation President.
Check Recipient: Joe Spaulding, President and CEO of Citi Performing Art Center.
Positive Coaching Alliance
Positive Coaching Alliance's (PCA) mission is to provide every youth athlete with a positive, character-building experience with sports. PCA's work helps youth sports leaders, coaches and parents use the sports experience to create "major league people†who will be successful and contributing members of society. PCA has a particular emphasis on ensuring youth from under-served communities receive the benefit of the best possible coaching and provide many of our services free of charge to those in need.
PCA - Feb. 7, 2012
Check Presenter: Bob Epstein, Boston Celtics Co-Owner & Managing Partner.
Check Recipient: Andy Crossley the Executive Director of Positive Coaching Alliance Boston.
The3PointFoundation's mission is to teach, mentor and inspire under-served boys to reach their full potential. We use the lessons learned in basketball to strongly encourage all of our student athletes to graduate from college and to develop the qualities of character that will lead to success in school and life.
The3PointFoundation Night - Nov. 28, 2014
Check Presenter: Cindy Brennan, Shamrock Foundation Director
Check Recipient: Andrew Mirken, The3PointFoundation Chief Operating Officer


text: Charles Biro is credited with creating the crime comics genre back in 1942 with the seminal title Crime Does Not Pay, for which he drew 57 covers as well as writing dozens of stories. A consummate storyteller, Biro also wrote and created "Crimebuster" for Boy Comics and "The Little Wise Guys" for Lev Gleason's Daredevil series. Inducted 2002


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FREMONT -- When Craig Steckler was a young boy in Santa Ana in the mid-1950s, he and his buddies befriended a policeman who said he loved helping people, especially those defenseless against crime. Steckler, then a fourth-grader, idolized the good-natured lawman.
"From that age forward, I knew I wanted to be a cop and give back to the community," he said. Steckler lived his boyhood dream, starting as a San Clemente officer in 1968 and becoming Fremont's chief of police in 1992. But after more than four decades in law enforcement, Steckler -- now 68 -- said it's time to call it quits. Sunday will be his last official day as chief. "I love this profession, but 45 years is long enough," he said.
Steckler said his passion for police work never wavered, which explains why he stayed on the job nearly 20 years after he was eligible for retirement. He is past president of the California Police Chiefs Association and currently president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, a 119-year-old organization representing 22,000 police chiefs in 102 countries worldwide.
Those high-profile positions have brought prestige to Fremont, former Fremont Mayor Gus Morrison said. NBC's "Meet the Press" program and national newspapers last week quoted Steckler, who criticized the National Rifle Association's recent call to place armed officers at schools in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., mass killing.
"He's a leader in his industry, and that reflects well on us," Morrison said.
Union City police Chief Brian Foley, completing his first year as chief, said Steckler has been something of a mentor to him.
"He's been called 'the Godfather of Bay Area law enforcement' because he's such a wealth of knowledge," Foley said. "To be able to bounce ideas off of him has been invaluable for me."
After a stint as Piedmont's chief from 1980-86, Steckler joined Fremont police as deputy chief, then became the city's top cop six years later. During his 20-year tenure, he has guided the department through times good and bad. Frequent dips in the economy posed major challenges, such as the dot-com bust in 2001 and the severe economic downturn that began in 2008. Those years forced Fremont police to make painful cuts. The department has slashed the number of authorized officers from 212 in 2003 to about 180 today, Steckler said. Fremont's population is about 217,000.
That leaves the department with one of the nation's lowest officer-to-resident ratios for cities of Fremont's size, he said. "But we didn't go into the community and say 'woe is me,'" he said. "The community has to partner with law enforcement, and we did that joint effort together."
Steckler also immersed himself in the Tri-City area. He is a 26-year resident of Fremont, where his wife, Casey, runs an antique shop. Steckler has served on the Washington Township Hospital Advisory Board; the board of directors for Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments; and been president of Niles Rotary Club and the Salvation Army Advisory Board.
As chief, some of his choices proved unpopular, such as his decision in 2005 to stop responding to burglar alarms. The "verified alarm policy," still in effect, calls for police officers to not respond to a burglar alarm until after the alarm company verifies it. Steckler said he instituted the policy after more than 99 percent of the roughly 8,000 burglar alarm calls in 2004 turned out to be false.
Critics said the policy was an invitation to criminals to target the city. But Steckler said it freed up officers to handle more urgent calls instead of "running around doing alarm calls."
According to FBI crime statistics, Fremont had 1,009 burglaries in 2005, 1,324 in 2006 and 1,292 in 2007. Last year, the city had more than 1,300 burglaries, Steckler said. He said those statistics have fluctuated naturally over his 26 years in Fremont and continued to do so after the policy began.
"As (President Harry) Truman said, the buck stopped at my desk," he said. "Somebody had to make those tough decisions."
After Sunday, Steckler will work as a special assistant for Fremont police during a four-month transitional period, during which he will earn $30 per hour. He expects to work as many as 15 hours per week and will report to Capt. Richard Lucero, who has been appointed interim chief.
"I could stay around another five years, but my wife deserves a little of my time," Steckler said. "All good things come to an end."
Contact Chris De Benedetti at 510-353-7011. Follow him at Twitter.com/cdebenedetti.


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FREMONT -- It could have been an early April Fool's joke or a spring break prank, but police say several statues -- two frogs, a bear and two angels are waiting to be returned to their rightful owners.
It likely happened in the dark of night last Friday or in the wee hours of Saturday, police said.
That's when garden statue thieves do their best work. These particular thieves were sly and quiet, police said.
They left no tracks. They were very "neat" about their crime. And no one was injured -- or rather, broken.
Police believe that someone gathered a "Welcome to our Pad" frog sign mounted on a stake, two frog garden statues, an 18-inch angel statue in a gray finish, a small praying angel statue, and a bear statue holding a welcome sign from several yards and then placed them (ever so neatly) in a yard in the 4600 block of Deep Creek Road in the Ardenwood area.
They also left a large plastic pot with a succulent-type plant among the statues. It's not clear if the plant had been lifted or was purchased, police said.
If there were pink flamingos to be had for the prank, they didn't make the cut.
Police say the statue thefts are an isolated incident. But keep an eye on your garden gnomes, nonetheless.
It's not the first time Fremont residents have been subjected to this kind of crime.
"A few years ago, several baby Jesuses showed up on a front lawn over Christmas," said Fremont police Officer Geneva Bosques.
So, the lingering question: What will become of the thief or thieves should a capture ensue?
"Difficult to say,'' said Bosques. "It is technically petty theft."
If these items belong to you or someone you know, call the Fremont Police Department's Property unit at 510-790-6920.
Reach Kristin J. Bender at email@example.com. Follow her at Twitter.com/kjbender.


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Friday's letters: Fair and innovative
Published: Friday, October 26, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, October 25, 2012 at 6:52 p.m.
To the editor: I worked with Emily Cowan (candidate for District Court judge) for three years when she was a prosecutor here in Henderson County. I am a court advocate for Mainstay. In her role as prosecutor, she was approachable, fair and innovative.
In an attempt to help victims of violence, whether they be male or female, Emily paved the way to streamline the process, reducing the number of court visits. Its an effective procedure we still use today. She is now an attorney for guardian ad litem as a voice for children.
Cheryl Stuller
To the editor: Your recently article on evangelical Christian leaders urging their followers to vote for Mitt Romney reminded me of why there is a growing movement of Christ followers in America called Red Letter Christians. These folks actually try to adhere to the teachings of Jesus (often in red letters in some Bibles) on such matters as reaching out to the poor and disadvantaged, the prisoner, the immigrant, and who are aware of Christs warnings on the dangers of wealth and greed.
Nowhere did Jesus mention abortion, homosexuality or low taxes the hot buttons of the evangelical big wigs. This is not to say these issues arent important. They just dont define what real Christians emphasize, which is spreading the good news of Jesus and following his commands regarding the downtrodden of society.
So for those readers who are not Christian and may be turned off by the politics of so-called evangelicals, please remember that not all Christians are Republicans in religious garb. There are some followers of Jesus who genuinely want to focus on the things He focused on, which are about as far away from Republicans (and Democrats, for that matter) as can be.
Robert Johnson
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To the editor: I will be voting for Mark Meadows for the U.S. House of Representatives. Mark was born overseas on an American military base where his father was serving in the U.S. Army. When they returned to the states, he grew up poor and worked his way through high school and college.
Mark and his wife, Debbie, moved to Jackson County almost 30 years ago, and with the help of a small loan, opened a restaurant. Mark was the cook, and Debbie worked the front. It was a huge success. They eventually sold it and started other businesses, at times employing more than 100 people.
He has firsthand experience with the challenges of regulations and taxes that are being dumped on small businesses. Through all of his success, he has not forgotten where he came from. Mark Meadows does not go around just talking about The American Dream, he is living it.
Mark wants to make sure other generations have the same opportunities he and Debbie have enjoyed. Also, and very important to me, is Marks promise to never turn his back on Americas military and its deserving veterans.
I trust Mark Meadows, and you can too.
Jeff Miller
Federal regulations
To the editor: When I drive, Im thankful for the maintenance teams that inspect the bridges and roads to keep them safe.
Im thankful every time I get on a plane that there are regulations governing its maintenance.
Im grateful for clean air and water and the regulations and inspectors that keep them as pure as possible.
I like knowing I can depend on clean kitchens at restaurants when I go out to eat. Every one displays its inspection score.
Im glad that credit card companies can no longer change interest rates without notifying me.
I appreciate that the food I buy has been inspected and is safe for me to eat.
When I take medicine, I do so with the assurance that it had to meet standards during its manufacturing process.
A retired firefighter, I literally owe my life to the fact that I could count on the quality of the equipment I used.
But there are those who would do away with the regulations that keep us and our environment safe, and protect us from predatory business practices. Would that really be the smart way to go?
Im voting Democratic!
Sam Stone
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May 2, 2011
In recognition of Better Hearing and Speech Month, the Longwood Center for Communication, Literacy, and Learning (LCCLL) will offer free speech-language and hearing screenings for children and adults on Monday, May 23. The free screenings will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. at the LCCLL, located at Main and Third streets (third floor, above the Daily Grind) in downtown Farmville. For information call 395-2972.
There will be a presentation at noon to address the developmental milestones related to communication skills for children from birth to age five. A question and answer period will follow each presentation. In addition, a representative from the Infant & Toddler Connection of the Heartland will be available to provide information on local early intervention services for infants and toddlers (birth to age three) with suspected developmental delays or disabilities.
The screenings will be conducted by certified speech-language pathologists and/or graduate students enrolled in Longwood's speech-language pathology program. Since 1927, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has celebrated Better Hearing and Speech Month each May to raise public awareness of speech and language disorders that affect 14 million Americans.
Individuals with a hearing disorder do not hear sound clearly. The problem may range from hearing sounds faintly to profound deafness. Some causes of hearing loss are chronic ear infections or exposure to very loud noise, which can damage the structure of the inner ear as well as the auditory nerve. Other causes include aging and health problems during birth. An annual hearing checkup is a good idea for people age 45 and up, according to audiologists, the professionals who specialize in preventing, identifying, assessing, and treating hearing disorders. Audiologists can prescribe hearing aids and assistive listening devices, and they can teach people with hearing loss how to concentrate on hearing all sounds.
A speech disorder is an impairment of articulation of speech sounds, fluency or voice. Some causes may be related to hearing loss, stroke or severe head injury, or mental retardation. Speech disfluencies such as stuttering may be influenced by genetics, incoordination of speech muscles, environmental factors, or rate of language development.
A language disorder is the impaired comprehension and/or use of spoken and written language necessary for expressing and understanding thoughts and ideas. Disorders of language affect children and adults differently. For children who do not use language normally from birth, or who acquire the impairment in childhood, the disorder occurs in the context of a language system that is not fully developed or acquired. Adults acquire disorders of language because of stroke, head injury, dementia, or brain tumors.
"Fortunately, most people with speech and language problems can be helped," said Dr. Lissa Power-deFur, director of the LCCLL and a certified speech-language pathologist. "Even if the problem cannot be eliminated, we can teach strategies to people with speech and language problems to help them cope. People may not fully regain their capacity to speak and understand, but a speech-language pathologist can help them live more independently."Established in fall 2006, the LCCLL is an interdisciplinary center that provides tutoring and speech-language services to adults and children and early intervention services for infants and toddlers.


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Here's a Tip for Labor Shortages in Restaurants
By Joshua Hall
Would the introduction of tipping help ease a labor shortage in South Korea's restaurant industry?
As in many countries in Asia, tipping for service isn't part of the culture in South Korea. But as restaurants struggle to find staff despite high youth unemployment, it could make the jobs more appealing.
Jung Eun-ah runs a successful "tteokboegi," or rice-cake, restaurant in Seoul and is one of many restaurateurs facing a structural problem in the labor force: a mismatch between the skills of jobseekers and the market's needs.
Ms. Jung had plans to open new branches until she ran into problems recruiting staff.
"Young people don't want to work in service jobs. It's very hard to find staff," she said.
Around 80% of high school students go on to higher education. After finishing their degrees, many compete for a tiny number of jobs at conglomerates such as Samsung and Hyundai.
Working in a restaurant isn't attractive for many young jobseekers, even though around 8% of the economically active population under 29 don't have jobs, higher than the overall jobless rate of 3%.
In addition to having different career goals and the lingering cultural stigma of service work, many young jobseekers are reluctant to work for the wages offered by the restaurant industry.
High rental fees and intense competition mean many restaurant owners don't want to pay more than the minimum wage of 4,580 won ($4.30) an hour, especially for workers without relevant skills. Restaurants also generally don't offer the employment benefits provided by larger companies.
Even for those who do have professional training the wages offered are low by international standards. "Even if you get a hotel job, they only offer 2.1 million won ($1,929) a month," said a hotel sommelier who asked not to be named.
Experienced sommeliers can earn between $80,000 and $160,000 a year in fine dining restaurants in major American and European cities according to international industry association Court of Master Sommeliers.
To be sure, any move to introduce tipping would run into the same resistance from restaurant owners and customers that has prevented the addition of a service charge in restaurants, even fine dining establishments.
With credit card use the norm, South Korean tax authorities are also very opposed to tipping because it would be a step back to a less transparent cash economy.
But the idea has its advocates.
"It would be good motivation for staff to have a tipping system. I think professionals in F&B in Korea are underpaid," said Bang Moon-song, professor at Le cordon Bleu Hospitality MBA program at Sookmyung University.
In Korea's status conscious society, tipping could be a way of signaling wealth and international cultural awareness. "Rich people want to pay more money for special service. People want to show their social status and be treated differently" said Ms. Bang.
In the U.S., around 20%-30% of total pay for restaurant staff comes from tips, according to Liz Thach, master of wine and professor of management at Sonoma State University.
"If Korea does not have a culture of tipping, and salaries are low for restaurant staff, they will continue to struggle in hiring and retaining professional workers. In order to ensure quality service, they need to either increase salaries or institute a culture of tipping," Dr. Thach said.
Putting a squeeze on workers is the rising cost of living. Seoul now ranks as the 27th most expensive city in the world, rising 13 places from last year according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Meanwhile, experienced staff are reluctant to wait for cultural change. A brain drain is already happening with experienced sommeliers and chefs leaving for America, France, Singapore and Hong Kong after a five year stint at a hotel or fine dining restaurant. "It's a real trend now," said Ms. Bang.
Korea latest cultural export may well be its finest food and beverage professionals as local restaurants struggle to hire and retain staff.
–Joshua Hall is the editor of Wine Korea
Corrections & Amplifications
An earlier version incorrectly named the owner of the rice-cake restaurant. Her name is Jung Eun-ah.