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Marietta College played the drama card again.
The Pioneer men staged a second-half rally, and then needed three overtimes to defeat Wilmington College, 111-106, in an Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament semifinal at Ban Johnson Arena Thursday night.
"I don't even know where to begin," said MC head coach Jon VanderWal, whose second-seeded Pioneer cagers (19-7) will now face Mount Union in a championship game at BJA at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The Purple Raiders beat top-seeded Capital University, 63-59, in Thursday's other OAC semi.
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Marietta College's Tyler Hammond (15) shoots over Wilmington's Brandon Candella (24) at Ban Johnson Arena Thursday night. The Pioneers won 111-106 in triple overtime.
"We had to make a free-throw at the end of regulation to send it into OT," VanderWal said. "Then, we had to hit a three to send it into a second OT. Then, we had to hit a three to send it to a third OT. It looked like we were dead in the water three times. We just made so many plays and found a way to extend the game. I'm just so proud of our kids."
Jacob (J.O.) Owens paced the navy blue and white winners with a career-high 29 points, including the three that sent the game into double OT. Tyler Hammond and J.J. Martin each had 27 points, and non-starter Garrett Stephenson netted 11.
"It was just a great effort as a team," said Hammond, whose point total was also a career high.
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Marietta College 111,
Wilmington College 106, 3OT
Ohio Athletic Conference Tournament
at Ban Johnson Arena
Wilmington 36 39 8 13 10 - 106
Marietta 31 44 8 13 15 - 111
Klarke Ransom 1 2-4 4, Malcolm Heard II 11 3-6 29, Brandon Candella 7 6-10 22, Taylor Wellman 1 0-0 3, Miles Bankston 5 2-3 12, Dwight Johnson 6 2-5 16, Tre Stennett 1 0-0 3, Jordan Berlin 2 6-7 11, Ben Vonderhaar 3 0-0 6, Tim Pfeiffer 0 0-0 0, Ben McGriff 0 0-0 0. TOTALS 37 21-25 106. 3pt goals: Heard 4, Candella 2, Johnson 2, Wellman 1, Stennett 1, Berlin 1.
Scott Kimmey 3 0-0 8, Tyler Hammond 8 8-10 27, J.J. Martin 10 4-4 27, Jaocb Owens 10 3-3 29, Jason Humphrey 1 0-0 2, Tyler Worstell 0 0-0 0, Brennan McKean 2 2-2 7, A.J. Ireland 0 0-0 0, Matt Napier 0 0-0 0, Garrett Stephenson 3 5-6 11. TOTALS: 37 22-27 111. 3pt goals: Kimmey 2, Hammond 3, Martin 3, Owens 6, McKean 1.
Team stats
Shooting: W 37-82 (45.1 percent), M 37-81 (45.7 percent); Rebounds: W 54 (Heard 10, Bankston 10, Candella 9, Ransom 8), M 46 (Martin 12, Stephenson 8); Assists: W 18 (Johnson 7, Ransom 5), M 15 (Hammond 5, Owens 4); Steals: W 7 (Johnson 2), M 6 (Hammond 3); Turnovers W 10, M 10
Next game: Mount Union at Marietta in an OAC Tournament championship game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday
"We'd get down, and then J.O. would hit a big shot. I just felt like everyone had a good game."
Martin also grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds, and Stephenson collected eight.
Owens, Hammond and Martin each was recently named to the All-OAC men's basketball team.
Wilmington, which was defeated twice during regular-season play by the Pioneers, was led by Malcolm Heard, who tallied a double-double with 29 points and 10 rebounds.
"Thank goodness Malcolm Heard fouled out, because we had no answer for him," VanderWal said.
Also for the Quakers (14-13), Brandon Candella chipped in with 22 points and nine boards; Dwight Johnson netted 16 points; Miles Bankston had a double-double with 12 markers and 10 caroms; and non-starter Jordan Berlin tallied 11 points.
The game featured 10 ties and nine lead changes.
Wilmington, which never trailed in the opening half, led 36-31 at the intermission.
After Heard scored on an alley-oop to start the second half, Marietta had a 7-0 run on points by Owens, Jason Humphrey, and Hammond to knot the score at 38-all.
Marietta then took its first lead, 42-40, of the game on Martin's rim jam at the 15:14 mark. It then went back and forth for the remainder of the second half until Heard's bucket gave the Quakers a 75-74 lead with 33 seconds left.
MC looked all but beat until Scott Kimmey threw a full-court length pass to Stephenson, who was fouled on the play. Stephenson made one of two at the line to send the contest into an extra session.
In the first OT, the Pioneers needed Owens' triple with four seconds left to tie the score 83-83 and send it into a second extra session.
In the second OT, Martin's trey with one second remaining tied the score 96-96, and extended the contest to a third overtime.
MC then outpointed Wilmington, 15-10 in the third extra session to claim the victory.
This season, Marietta has beaten Capital on a last-second shot, downed Heidelberg in double OT, lost to Capital in OT, and defeated Baldwin-Wallace with a late shot.


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In Their Own Words – The Silver Lining
Did you ever do something completely outrageous, if only just to satisfy your special needs child? It's like a moment when you surrender to autism, and you can't decide if that is good thing, a bad thing, or just a fact-of-life-on the spectrum autism thing.
That was me this past weekend.
I was trying to put a positive finish on an up-and-down weekend. I had cringed as Trevor struggled to follow instructions at the hockey clinic he attends. I beamed when he came off the ice smiling, proudly telling me how sweaty he was from the hard work. I took it like a kick in the gut when I asked Trevor what his friend from special needs camp might like to do on a play date and the answer began with "Well, I like garages and he likes traffic lights …"
Trevor does like garages. He classifies all houses by their garage doors, and he describes the doors by naming their color/window scheme, starting from the bottom up. There's "brown-brown-brown-brown" and "white-white-white-glass" and "white-white-glass-white" (because the windows aren't always in the top row. Who knew?)
There's even "ficky glass" – his word for windows that aren't square but rather are some fancy shape. Oh, and "T glass," or windows with four panes instead of one.
Apparently our garage door – "white-white-white-white" – is the lowest of the garage low-rent district.
A week ago, when we were talking about garage doors (in an attempt to distract Trevor from his anxiety over the brutal traffic coming back from the Jersey shore), I happened to mention that ours was actually "white-white-GLASS-white," which has much more status in the garage world. The windows had been painted over by some previous owner.
Ever since that moment he'd been asking me if we could scrape the paint and transform our garage. It was not a project I was enthusiastic about, for a number of reasons. Nevertheless, on Sunday I finally ran out of excuses.
The clincher came when Trevor agreed to go with me to the store to get the supplies. He NEVER agrees to go to the store, even if it's to get him something.
I relented. I was ON BOARD. So what if it was 90 degrees and 1000% humidity and I would be scraping paint inside the unventilated garage with the door closed? (Did I mention the windows were painted on BOTH SIDES?) Darn it if I wasn't going to win Dad of the Year, or die (likely from paint-chip inhalation) trying.
A few minutes into the job I realized how futile it was. The paint was stubbornly clinging to the windows. I had to keep shooing Trevor away from helping for fear he'd inhale some of what I was trying to block with my 99 cent painter's mask.
Finally, I got a single pane cleared – on the outside. Dripping in sweat and covered in paint flakes, I decided that I would do the inside of that one window and stop. Then I'd let Trevor come up with a new name for the resulting garage scheme.
I moved inside the garage to do the other side. I shut the garage door and started scraping away. I got it about half done when I pushed a little too hard and the glass shattered. My heart sunk. My anger spiked.
I was angry to be soaked in sweat, inhaling God knows what, scraping stupid paint off a stupid garage door window because if my son was "normal" I wouldn't be there. I was angrier still that I wouldn't be able to deliver for him. I threw down my scraper and threw open the garage door – conveniently forgetting that in doing so I was raising the glass shards directly over my head. The glass came crashing down on me. I felt my scalp. My hand was covered in sweat, and more than a little blood. Luckily it was just a nick.
I went inside. For about the tenth time since I had started, Trevor asked if I was all done, and his look just broke my heart. It was as if an affirmative answer would have made everything all right, if only for a moment. I think as special needs parents, we are always trying to deliver those moments. Every once in a while we can reorder the world to suit our kids.
I told Trevor the bad news. I feared a meltdown. He took it well, but was disappointed. I went back outside to tape some cardboard over the shattered window, and then finally allowed him to see my work.
He looked it over and pronounced the result "okay". We now have a "white-white-SHADY GLASS-white" garage. In the words of the Jeffersons, we're "movin' on up."
I told this story to several co-workers Monday. They got it but they don't GET it. And that's okay, too. Maybe the next time they see a child with an "odd" interest or one melting down in public, they'll think twice about their reaction. Maybe they'll start noticing exactly how many different types of garage doors there are, too.
The silver linings are out there, they're just sometimes, really, really, REALLY hard to see.
This "In Their Own Words" essay is written by Russ Levine, a father of two children, one who has autism.
If you have a story you wish to share about your personal experience with autism, please send it to firstname.lastname@example.com. Autism Speaks reserves the right to edit contributions for space, style and content. Because of the volume of submissions, not all can be published on the site.
June 20, 2010 at 7:58 pm
In my book that story ranks you right up there on the list of Great Dad's!
It doesn't have to make sense, it doesn't have to make a difference to anyone but to your son…the fact that you would go through all that because it matters to him is awesome. Happy Father's Day!!
June 20, 2010 at 8:05 pm
It's true: our special needs children teach us lessons about life, too. Thanks so much for this inspiring story.
June 20, 2010 at 8:11 pm
I don't have a child with autism but work with them. Just so you know, someone out there does "get it". I applaud your efforts in appeasing your son as that was important to him. I agree and appreciate your comments that people should think twice about their reactions. No one is perfect and all children are different!
June 20, 2010 at 8:14 pm
Way to go, Russ! I hope you had a Happy Father's Day! Your efforts are applauded and appreciated on many levels, I am sure. We all have done things along these lines to please our special needs child, and I have to believe that it makes an impact on our loved one, regardless of the immediate responses. Keep it up! You are a great dad!
June 20, 2010 at 8:24 pm
What a great story. Now you know you'll have to leave it this way. lol.
June 20, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Hi Russ,your story shows that you are a great father. As I reading i was smiling because similar stuff has happened to me with my son David.and you have to be a parent of a special kid to really "GET IT".
June 25, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Hi Ileana – I'm a grandmother who "gets it". My 5 year old grandson has autism and loves to sing and dance. I find myself jumping up and dancing and singing with the "Wiggles", which brings a big smile and giggle from my grandson, and then he jumps up and joins in (I'm normally pretty reserved – never acted too "silly", but he brings out the best in me!) I did sing to my children, and now to my grandchildren – and it is so wonderful to hear this child who is not very verbal, to sing along, or sing to me on his own. My husband and I have both learned to appreciate all our little one's accomplishments (which could be small in some people's eyes), but are hugh for him).
June 20, 2010 at 9:28 pm
The story that I have is that now my son is a neat freak. He does not like getting dirty. Every time that we have to go for a haircut, we immediately go home and take a shower. He does not like to have "dirty hairs" on his clothes.
When there's a picnic and everyone sits on the blanket, he refuses to sit on the blanket even though, he wouldn't be dirty from the ground but in his mind there's dirt underneath.
June 20, 2010 at 10:45 pm
Thank you for sharing your story! This story touches me deeply. This is a story that "normies" wouldn't understand. So thank u!
June 20, 2010 at 10:56 pm
I will never look at garage doors the same. Great story! You are a good dad and Trevor is lucky to have you. Happy Fathers Day!
June 20, 2010 at 11:48 pm
I GET it! Russ -you are a wonderful father and really outdid yourself to show such love to your son! I just want to say… Get this man some garage glass!!! The silver lining is your son knows how hard you worked – he does- even if he can't express it and that kind of love is something that transcends words. Good for you!
June 21, 2010 at 1:21 am
i totally GET it.
June 21, 2010 at 9:19 am
Well that was one great story,,, and well written too. Thanks for taking the time. And from the proud father of a boy who knows every licence plate in Morris county…. and has to stop to look at every new one …. on both sides of the car!!….I definitely get it. Keep that sense of humor Mr Levine! Scott
June 21, 2010 at 10:44 am
I too have a son with autism and like you will go to any length to make him happy. Thank-you for sharing your story.
June 21, 2010 at 11:31 am
You are a terrific DAD. I have seen that heart-breaking look on my son's face too. I always try to respect him by respecting what is important to him. If someone doesn't "get it," I explain it. If people try to say it isn't important, I tell them it is important to our family. Thanks for taking the time to tell your story.
June 21, 2010 at 12:25 pm
I have so many stories, I wouldn't know where to begin. One year our son was afraid of the sun so we had to keep the curtains closed all the time. Whenever we'd take him somewhere, he had to have a cap on or he wouldn't go. When he was in the special ed class at the high school, he decided he'd go to another class upstairs (advanced literature)and when the teacher asked his name he gave her a fictitous name. When the teacher said she'd never seen him in class before, he insisted he'd been there but was invisible!
June 21, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Love it, Russ! And I STILL love this story the second time, too. Especially because my son loves garage doors and garage remotes and garage openers, too. When he saw the photo of your garage door, he asked, what kind of motor does it have? I'd love you to visit my blog so I can connect with you. And hear more of your stories.
June 21, 2010 at 9:48 pm
I have been there and know how you feel. The great thing about having an autistic son is that they can make you feel great about the little things. Sometimes we get so caught up in our worlds that when someone that couldn't care less about the normal things lets us know what is going on inside their heads it brings us a breath of fresh air.
June 23, 2010 at 11:06 pm
It made perfect sense to me and I think I felt every emotion you did from just reading this… Im the same way in the frustration I feel when trying to do something that perhaps "normally" I would have never done just to see my little boy's face light up. What a battle we face every day.
June 25, 2010 at 3:50 pm
If I ever need to know more on garage doors, I'll give you a call. That is, of course, if you agree to call me with your questions on water towers! Let's just say I'm "well versed."
June 25, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Well done! Dad, I totally get it. Living with my own autistic son, sometimes we really have to adjust our perspective into theirs..
Love your story, very inspiring. Two thumbs up for you.
June 25, 2010 at 11:46 pm
I have an autistic son – sometimes I do crazy things, because it is so important to be on the same page with him and work toward the same goal – that's why we do it! But when things don't go as planned – it's part of the lesson – I love that your son took the broken glass well. The broken window that so infuriates the father is okay to the boy who is probably grateful for the fact that you took his project seriously in the first place. – a pretty normal, human response after all!
June 30, 2010 at 10:27 am
I am the mother of a 25 year old son who has Asperger's. A couple of weeks ago, I told his therapist "No one, NO ONE who hasn't raised a child with autism can ever REALLY understand what life is like for us or our son – only another parent with an autistic child". WE GET IT ! Funny story from years ago…My husband drove to Tennessee with Jesse who was then about 12 years old. When they arrived he called home. I asked how his trip was. He replied: "How do you think it was…I listened to Jesse talk for 10 hours straight!".


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We hit 50 degrees here today, so I grabbed the mtn bike and rode 7 miles on the railtrail.
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Rich, good ride.
No workout today. Doctor visit. Leg is worse today (was good during the run, but went south quickly after). Nothing conclusive, but best guess is tendon going down the front of the foot is acting up, or, stress fracture. Treatment is the same for both, imobalize the foot and rest. Doctor wants me to get inserts and ankle brace to minimize movement. Looks like I might have stressed the tendon while compensating for my heals and it's bad enough now that I'll need to take time off. More icing and such for now and no leg exercising. If it isn't better in a week (then more likely a stress fracture) and maybe a moon boot.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, I'll be zoning out infront of the tube with my leg up...
Ray, isn't it amazing how these "minor" inconveniences turn into major problems out of nowhere? I guess a tendon will quiet down quicker than a stress fracture, so here's hoping for an inflamed tendon, eh?
I have to ask what why you were compensating for your heels, were they sore as well?
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6.10 It is common ground between the parties that over a period which started in the summer of 1941 and ran on throughout 1942, vast numbers of Jews within the area of the General Government (as occupied Poland was now called) were killed by shooting. The Defendants contend, principally through the reports and evidence of Browning and Longerich, that large numbers of Jews were executed in this manner and that the executions were carried pursuant to a systematic programme which Hitler knew about and approved.
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6.12 Much of the material and documentary evidence relating to he shooting in the East was destroyed. What remains suffices to establish that (as Irving accepted) four mobile SS units called Einsatzgruppen were established by Himmler's deputy, Heydrich, who was Chief of the Security Police and Security Services. The Einsatzgruppen provided information relating, amongst other things, to the number of Jews and others who had been shot. The information was collated into reports which were sent to Berlin where Heydrich's staff processed the information into event reports (Ereignismeldungen). Activity reports were also prepared. These documents represent the primary source of knowledge about the shootings on the Eastern front up to the spring of 1942. In addition to the Einsatzgruppen, there were other units who were also carrying out killings. For instance a police unit, presided over by Jeckeln, who was a Higher SS and Police Leader, killed 44,125 persons in August 1941. Other units carried out mass killings on a similar, if not greater, scale.
6.13 On numerous occasions prior to the commencement of this trial, and in the early stages of the present hearing, Irving claimed that the shooting of the Jews in the East was random, unauthorised and carried out by individual groups or commanders. Irving compared the shooting to the tragic events at Mi-Lai during the Vietnam war. However, in the course of the trial Irving radically modified his position: he accepted that the killing by shooting had been on a massive scale of between 500,000 and 1,500,000 and that the programme of executions had been carried out in a systematic way and in accordance with orders from Berlin. On the vital question whether Hitler knew and approved the shooting of the Jews in the East, Irving was equivocal. In the end I understood it to be his position that he now accepts that Hitler did know and approve what was going on. But that at the time when he was writing about the treatment of the Jews in the East (which, as he rightly stresses is the material time for purpose of evaluating the Defendants' case against him) the available evidence did not implicate Hitler. I shall therefore concentrate on the arguments advance by the parties on that aspect.
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5 Only the borrower may apply for cosigner release. Borrowers who meet the age of majority in their state may apply for cosigner release by providing proof of graduation (or completion of certification program), income, and U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (if your status has changed since you applied). In the last 12 months, the borrower must be current on all Sallie Mae serviced loans (including no hardship forbearances or modified repayment programs) and have paid ahead or made 12 on-time principal and interest payments on each loan requested for release. When the cosigner release application is processed, the borrower must demonstrate the ability to assume full responsibility of the loan(s) individually, and pass a credit review that demonstrates a satisfactory credit history including but not limited to no: open bankruptcy, open foreclosure, student loan(s) in default or 90 day delinquencies in the last 24 months. Requirements are subject to change.
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7 Available for loans made to students attending a degree-granting institution. Graduated Repayment Period (GRP) allows interest-only payments for the initial 12-month period of repayment when the loan would normally begin requiring full principal and interest payments (which typically begins six months after graduation) or during the 12-month period after GRP request is granted, whichever is later. At the time of GRP request, the loan must be current and the borrower must have graduated with no interruption in enrollment and not be more than 30 days delinquent on any student loan. The borrower may request GRP only during the two billing periods immediately preceding and the two billing periods immediately after the loan would normally begin requiring full principal and interest payments. GRP does not extend the loan term. If approved for GRP, the Current Amount Due that is required to be paid each month after the GRP will be higher than it otherwise would have been without GRP, and the Total Loan Cost will increase.
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Robust domestic consumption bolstered Thailand's economy during the third quarter of 2012. After growing at 3.3 percent in the second quarter, Thailand's GDP growth came in at just 1.2 percent in Q3 2012. Private consumption grew by 6.0 percent over the previous year and shielded the economy from external headwinds. Moreover, higher investments and government stimulus policies compensated for a decline in exports. Although the third-quarter performance exceeded expectations, key economic indicators signal a deceleration from the previous quarter. As a result, the National Economic and Social Development Board lowered its 2012 GDP growth forecast to 5.5 percent. Meanwhile, the Bank of Thailand (BoT) kept its 2012 growth forecast unchanged at 5.7 percent but lowered its projection for 2013. Downside risks persist, and the Thai economy will remain vulnerable to the external environment.
Thailand's growth decelerated in Q3 2012 largely due to a drop in exports. Economic weakness in the United States and China dragged Thai exports down 1.2 and 11.8 percent, respectively. Furthermore, Thailand's exports in October rose less than expected. In October 2011, a flood battered the Thai economy, and economists expected exports to grow by 20 percent over the previous year. However, data for October revealed that exports were up 15.6 percent from last year and up 5.8 percent from September 2012. Shipments to the European Union, Japan and the United States recorded strong growth, but exports to China declined. While exports in November and December are expected to be robust primarily due to base effects, the BoT lowered Thailand's export growth forecast for 2012 from 7.0 percent to 4.4 percent.
The automobile sector staged a remarkable recovery as vehicle production hit a record high in October. Production increased to 252,165 vehicles in October, up 8.4 percent over September and more than five times from the same period last year. Tax incentives for first-time buyers pushed demand and resulted in higher production. Furthermore, an uptick in production was accompanied by a rise in vehicle exports. While month-over-month export growth was relatively flat, exports were up 79.7 percent over the previous year. A strong performance in the automobile sector could boost economic activity. However, industrial confidence ebbed for the fifth consecutive month in October. Concerns over the health of the global economy and higher operating costs weighed down the sentiment. The index came in at 93.0 in October, down from 94.1 in September and 98.5 in August 2012. A reading below 100 indicates pessimism.
Private consumption grew by 6.0 percent over the previous year and shielded the economy from external headwinds.
Meanwhile, Thailand's cabinet approved a proposal to impose the minimum wage of 300 baht per day all over the country beginning January 1, 2013. Employer costs are likely to increase by 10–15 percent, owing to the wage hike. The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is likely to propose to the government certain measures that will limit the impact on the private sector. The FTI suggested the establishment of a "wage differential compensation fund" to help small and medium-sized firms handle the rise in wages. If the government agrees to the proposal, its fiscal bill may rise substantially in the coming year. Moreover, some experts believe that the policy will have no positive outcome for the industry because worker productivity is unlikely to increase, given the skill deficit. In addition, it is also possible that some companies may relocate operations to other countries in order to reduce costs.
Contributions from reconstruction-related spending supported the recovery until now, but they will likely recede. While the economy is expected to grow by 15 percent over last year in Q4 2012, the growth will be largely due to low base effects. With year-over-year comparisons skewed by the 2011 flood, it will be difficult to ascertain the real momentum of the economy going into 2013.


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Right around the end of The Forgotten Warrior, Ivypool had demonstrated her power to Hawkfrost in order to earn his trust in knowing about the upcoming battle between the Clans and the Dark Forest by defeating Antpelt (I think that's who it was, anyways). When she defeated Antpelt, Hawkfrost praised her, and I think I saw a hint of shippyness between the two at that moment. That's what I believe I saw, anyways.
... HURRAY! *runs in circles of joy*Originally Posted by Winterbreezesrule


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How should Venice market itself?
Published: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 5:42 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 5:42 p.m.
Although long considered a tourist destination, the city of Venice lacks its own distinctive strategy for reeling in visitors.
Venice MainStreet wants to learn what visitors are looking for in a vacation destination. Potential visitors exploring the downtown merchant association's website, venicemainstreet.com, may take a short survey on the "contact us" page.
Share your ideas
How should Venice "brand" and market itself as a tourism destination? Send your ideas by email to firstname.lastname@example.com, by fax to (941) 486-3067 or by mail to Herald-Tribune, 300 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Responses are due by Jan. 30 and may be edited and published.
It needs a "brand," some business leaders say.
That "brand" could be a short, memorable slogan that defines Venice's uniqueness in the way "Music City" does for Nashville or "the Nation's Oldest City" does for St. Augustine.
The brand could also be associated with a catchy "tagline," such as Las Vegas' often-quoted "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas."
Visit Sarasota, a tax-supported agency that promotes Sarasota County, includes Venice in its marketing efforts. Yet the city is just one of eight sectors of the county that the agency includes in its countywide strategy.
Venice's Economic Development Advisory Board thinks the city should create its own tourism-related initiative.
It is not recommending the establishment of a city tourism bureau or the spending of city taxes on a lavish publicity campaign.
But its members think the community can come up with a marketing theme that its public and private sectors can jointly use, with the resources they already have (such as their websites), and encourage Visit Sarasota and others in Sarasota County to use on Venice's behalf.
The downtown merchants association Venice MainStreet told the advisory board recently that it will take the lead to get the "branding" effort underway.
Before the advisory board meets again March 19, Kat Quast, director of Venice MainStreet, intends to gather representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, the historic preservation group Venice Heritage, the city government and various arts organizations to see what they suggest could be Venice's "brand."
Quast will ask the group a pivotal, initial question: "What kind of tourist do we want?"
Whatever brand and strategy they suggest, the measures must protect the image Venice wants and concentrate on "niche marketing," rather than being overly broad, Quast said. "You can turn into Orlando and International Drive quickly... There can be such a thing as too much."
They will also discuss whether to have a Visit Venice website, Quast said. The site would not be in competition with Visit Sarasota, which would be asked to link to it. Yet it could be an extra draw for Venice if the state tourism agency, Visit Florida, links to it as well.
In the coming year, Visit Sarasota intends to update its website and marketing approach.
As that happens, the advisory board hopes the city can give Visit Sarasota a fresh marketing strategy created by and specifically for Venice.
The city set aside $10,000 this year for an economic development consultant, whose tasks could include helping implement a tourism strategy.
The city is currently negotiating "a scope of services" with the top ranked of five respondents, Urbanomics Consulting Group in Ponte Vedra Beach, city finance director Jeff Snyder said.
Chamber of Commerce president John Ryan, who also sits on the county's Tourist Development Council, estimates that about 7 percent to 8 percent of the county taxes on hotel room stays (which are partially used to fund Visit Sarasota) come from Venice lodgings.
To him and other advisory board members, that is verification that many of Venice's visitors are "day trippers" who stay at full-service hotels in Sarasota. They include Venice as one of their many outings but do not stay overnight in the city.
Venice City Council member Jeanette Gates agrees with the advisory board that the city has a shortage of accommodations that ought to be addressed as part of a new marketing initiative.
"We want to market toward a full-service hotel for Venice," Gates said.
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Anna Hash-Shofstall and John Shofstall of Shawnee announce the birth of a daughter, Emma Kate Shofstall.
She was born at 8:09 a.m., June 24, 2013, in Shawnee. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces.
Grandparents are Craig Hash of Shawnee, Julie and John Cody of Choctaw, and Patty and Paul
Shofstall of Shawnee.
Great-grandparents are Johnny and Shirley Kneisel of Shawnee and Marie Reeser of Shawnee.
She has one brother, Conner Shofstall.
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Decode His Post-Sex Behavior
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds recently took a romantic stroll over this pedestrian bridge in Paris where lovers snap their love locks and toss the key into the Seine River. C'est magnifique!
Wherefore art thou, Juliet? Romantics who travel to the Shakespearean lover's hometown of Verona, Italy leave letters to Juliet, asking for relationship advice. (Tip from the grave: Steer clear of poison.)
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OAKLAND -- On the steps of the Alameda County Courthouse, in front of three large family photos, attorneys for the parents of former Cal football player Ted Agu said they filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the U.C. Regents on Tuesday to address "a tragedy that should never have occurred."
With Agu's parents and three of his four siblings on hand, attorneys said Cal was negligent in its supervision of the 21-year-old defensive end from Bakersfield, who died following a Feb. 7 team training run.
Attorneys Brian Panish and Steve Yerrid said the university was aware that Agu carried the sickle cell trait and that supervising team athletic trainer Robert Jackson did not respond appropriately when Agu began to experience distress.
"The trait isn't the killer," Yerrid said. "It's the failure to safeguard that trait."
Attorneys charged that Cal has not presented an accurate picture of what happened, that Agu began to struggle much earlier during the session than reported and that the activity "was not an ordinary workout," according to Panish.
Yerrid said the workout included an activity where eight teammates, all attached by a rope, ran up a hill 10 times.
"Agu was placed in a conditioning drill that was inappropriate and too extreme given his known medical condition," the attorneys wrote in a news release. They said he experienced dizziness, shortness of breath, loss of balance and other signs of extreme fatigue that were "clearly symptomatic of the sickling process ... and should have been observed."
They also said it's significant that Cal should have known Jackson was an assistant trainer helping to supervise at the University of Central Florida during a 2008 episode in which football player Ereck Plancher, 19, died after what they described as a similar workout.
Jackson continues to work as a football team trainer for Cal.
A spokesman for the U.C. Regents said, "We respectfully decline to comment," and referred inquiries to Cal athletics.
Here is a portion of the statement the Cal athletic department released Tuesday:
"When Cal's medical staff on scene saw Ted show signs of problems, they reacted promptly. But as the Alameda County Coroner's report states, the cause of death was hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which suggests there was little anyone could have done to save him.
"While we cannot discuss any student's specific medical history, we follow all recommended protocols, including those outlined by the NCAA, for all student-athletes with identified medical conditions. We want to make clear that we are committed to ensuring the care and safety of all our student-athletes and we have great confidence in our athletic department's staff's ability to do so."
The 13-page complaint, filed in California Superior Court contends that Agu experienced similar symptoms as Plancher before he died and that both young men had previously tested positive for the sickle cell trait.
The plaintiffs are requesting a jury trial, which Panish said he expects to begin in 12 to 16 months. No specific amount in damages is set forth in the complaint. "We'll let the 12-member jury decide that," Yerrid said. "It will be substantial."
Yerrid represented the Plancher family in a 2011 lawsuit against UCF, in which a jury awarded a $15 million judgment. Currently, that case is on appeal in the Florida Supreme Court.
Panish said his intention is to take the case to trial and said a settlement would only take place if it becomes the family's preference.
Complications related to sickle cell trait have been the leading cause of death of Division I college football players since 2000, according to CBS Sports. Athletes who carry the trait do not have sickle cell anemia. However, during periods of extreme exertion, red blood cells of those who carry the gene can "sickle," restricting oxygen to muscles and organs and posing a "grave risk," according to the National Athletic Trainer's Association consensus statement and guidelines.
Agu, a one-time walk-on and pre-med student at Cal, was popular with his teammates. He was known on the team as "Pre-Med Ted."
"Ted was living the American dream," Yerrid said. "Not just Ted, but his parents were let down by the university. You would expect more from them."
"Cal is in a complete denial mode," Panish said.
Yerrid said they have talked to witnesses of the training event that will support their contention that Agu began to have difficulty early in the workout, that he didn't simply collapse toward the end of the team run. "Evidence will show that (Agu) did not die within seconds," Yerrid said.
He said protocols are clear for addressing issues experienced by athletes with the sickle cell trait, and that those weren't followed.
Parents Ambrose and Emilia Agu, sisters Doris and Cynthia, and brother Kency declined to speak or take questions from reporters. Agu's mother appeared emotional throughout much of the 30-minute news conference.
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mancabbage wrote: http://www.twitvid.com/4JTZH
major props to this lady.
Quote: Turkish and Asian groups have stood up to & chased off rioters. Bloody immigrants. Coming over here, defending our boroughs & communities
Stumbleweed wrote: This thread taught me that British people own baseball bats. Cheers!
mancabbage wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqj1N9qeWXI&feature=youtu.be
^ clapham
Charlie Foxtrot wrote: Now you're just straw manning. I never said I wanted to shoot anybody. I don't want to even hurt them really. But I do want to not get robbed. But what's your (or anyone else who's anti-gun's) solution? Someone breaks into your house and you what? Hand everything over?
And it's not like you just open fire. You draw your gun and tell them to get down on their knees and put their hands on their head and then if they keep coming towards you maybe you have to shoot them. Also a gun doesn't have to be loaded with bullets. A shotgun blast of rock salt will put someone down for the count.
Finally, the only way your friend would get shot by anyone with my beliefs is if she tried to rob or assault me.
FuseONE wrote: the english have rioted because the cops raided a house and a lady had a heart attack? that happens every week here. either that or they're shooting someone in the face after they raid the wrong house.
but you get mad props for defending your houses with ninja turtle weapons and cricket bats :)
jakethesnake wrote:
Has anyone been seriously hurt in these riots yet?


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Long Range Planning is about the future - creating a vision for growth within the local community. The Comprehensive Plan provides the framework for growth management and is designed to maintain and improve the quality of life for all citizens of the County.
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Durable power of attorney for health care; Health care proxy
A health care agent is someone you choose to make health care decisions for you when you cannot.
A health care agent is also called a health care proxy. This person will act only when you are not able to.
When you are unable to speak for yourself due to an illness, your health care providers may be unclear as to what type of care you would like.
Your family members may be uncertain or disagree about the type of medical care you should receive. Decisions about your medical care may then be made by doctors, hospital administrators, a court-appointed guardian, or judges.
A health care agent, chosen by you, can help your health care providers, family, and friends make decisions during a stressful time.
Your agent's duty is to see that your wishes are followed. If your wishes are not known, your agent should try to decide what you want.
Health care agents are not required. But they are the best way to be sure your wishes for health care treatment are followed.
If you have an advance directive or living will, your health care agent can make sure your wishes are followed. Your agent's choices come before anyone else's wishes for you.
If you do not have a living will or an advanced directive, your health care agent will be the one to help your health care providers make important choices.
Your health care agent has no control over your money.Your agent also cannot be made to pay your bills.
What a health care agent can and cannot do differs by state. Check your state laws. In most states, health care agents can:
Before you choose a health care agent, you should find out whether your state allows a health care agent to do the following:
Choose a person who knows your treatment wishes and is willing to carry them out. Be sure to tell your agent what is important to you.
Talk to each person you are thinking of naming as your agent or alternate. Do this before you decide who should carry out your wishes. Your agent should be:
In many states, your agent cannot be:
Think of your beliefs about life-sustaining treatment, which is the use of equipment to prolong your life when your body organs stop working well.
A health care proxy is a legal paper that you fill out. You can get a form online, at your doctor's office, hospital, or senior citizen centers.
A health care proxy is not a living will. A living will is a written statement that can include your health care wishes. Unlike a living will, the health care proxy allows you to name a health care agent to carry out those wishes if you cannot.
You can change your mind about health care choices at any time. If you do change your mind, or if your health changes, talk to your doctor. Be sure to tell your health care agent about any changes in your wishes.
Kapp MB. Ethical and legal issues. In: Duthie EH, Katz PR, Malone ML, eds. Practice of Geriatrics. 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2007:chap 6.
Marchand LR. The plan of care. In: Walsh D, Caraceni AT, Fainsinger R, et al., eds. Palliative Medicine. 1st ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2008:chap 120.
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The voting is now over for parents in Columbia County to choose the new school calendar date.
Saturday, parents had the opportunity to address any questions about the survey with board members at Harlem High School.
Since the death of 14-year-old Lakeside High Student Chelsea Collins back in August, dozens of parents have asked the board to re-examine the county's school calendar--so they did, and now they're wondering why many of those same people didn't show up.
Three parents came out for the Columbia County Board of Education's forum on the school calendar survey, a far cry from the numbers CCBOE expected to see.
For the few parents who did show, like Cherie Portinga, it was an opportunity to talk to board members one-on-one. "Here there's two-way conversation you don't get at school board meetings."
But that's not why they were here.
It was the early start date of August 3 this past school year that brought both parents and educators alike to the forum.
On our online web poll we asked you which date you preferred and 61 percent chose the latest calendar date of August 23rd.
One parent agrees: "We're spending excessive money to air condition buildings that don't need to be to the degree they are in June when it' s not that hot."
While others in the school system argue: the sooner the better.
"To me that's a great time to maximize learning, if you weren't in school they'd be in the house watching TV, or playing video games, we can maximize instructional time and get ahead."
"With that calendar, they will miss six weeks of valuable class time before they take the exam."
Board member Roxanne Whittaker says simply pushing back the start date isn't as easy it sounds.
"There are some serious ramifications as far as test dates required by state."


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Father's Day is never easy to plan and some dads are even harder to find gifts for. Does he want to go on a refreshing hike? Or just spend the day cooped up in the man cave? Maybe he wants to get the family together for a Sunday barbecue in the backyard since the weather has been so great.
To help make dad's day just how he wants it, try getting him a new drink that suits the day's activities. Something like whisky or rum should do the trick; he can sip it at the backyard barbecue with the family, after an energizing morning hike, or just lounging in his favorite La-Z-Boy chair with the Rockies game on TV.
Take a look at some of these whiskies and rums that will be a hit with dad on the one day a year when it's all about him.
For the barbecue, hand your dad a Mason jar of 100 proof whisky from Ole Smoky Moonshine. This authentic moonshine made from a 150-year-old recipe is sure to please the grill master as he flips burgers out on the deck.
The White Lightnin' flavor is Ole Smoky's alternative to vodka, gin and tequila. It's made from 100 percent grain neutral spirits that have been distilled six times for premium smoothness. Use White Lightnin' in any cocktails, like apple pie, moonshine margaritas or moonshine mojitos.
Retailing at $20-$25, Ole Smoky Moonshines are easily ordered online at www.olesmokymoon
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2 parts White Lightnin' moonshine
3 parts orange juice
Crushed ice
For something a little more high class, bring your dad a tumbler of Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.
Balblair is known for its vintages, which also makes it great for a day in the man cave. Aged in American ex-bourbon oak barrels, Balblair whiskies are named for the year they were made, not with an age statement.
Only the finest whiskies - those that have matured and reached absolute perfection - are handpicked each year to be released. Balblair is characterized not only by its striking look, but by notes of vanilla, warm toffee and fruits. Balblair's award-winning portfolio recently received a gold medal from the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and Beverage Testing Institute for its 1989 and 2000 vintages.
Balblair's vintages range in prices, from $90 to $1,000 for that really special dad. Pick up a bottle from the local liquor store, as most have the vintages stocked.
Not willing to spend $1,000 on a whisky, even if your dad is really special? Try Speyburn Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 2011's number five top single malt.
Also referred to as the "everyman malt," Speyburn is an affordable, quality Scotch distilled using water from the Granty Burn, a tributary of the River Spey in Scotland, recognized for its purity and word-class salmon fishing. Speyburn's smooth lemon and caramel flavors are a great addition to any outdoor adventure. Speyburn was also recently recognized at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and the Ultimate Spirits Challenge.
This scotch won't break the bank, and leaves room for more gifts, at about $40 a bottle.
Speyburn sour cocktail recipe
2 oz. Speyburn Single Malt
Juice of 1 1/2 freshly squeezed lemons
1 tsp. super fine sugar
To make the perfect Speyburn sour, mix the Speyburn Single Malt, lemon juice and sugar in a cocktail shaker with a generous amount of cracked ice. Strain into a chilled cocktail or sours glass. Finally, garnish with a slice of lemon or a maraschino cherry if you're feeling frivolous.
If your dad is a rum fan, and you're having trouble finding the right gift, Ron Abuelo has created a limited edition Father's Day gift set.
This Father's Day gift set bundles a 750 ml bottle of the Ron Abuelo 12 Anos rum with a stylish and convenient travel kit. Including a keychain, money clip and passport holder, the travel kit incorporates the classic, masculine style of the Ron Abuelo brand and is perfect for the cosmopolitan man on the go, aka your dad.
Sublime distillation, the best selection of white oak barrels, and the passing of time under the tropical heat have resulted in the extraordinary Ron Abuelo 12 Anos, a rich, dark and full-bodied aged rum that is best enjoyed neat or on the rocks. Its character and complexity is complemented by a softness that will appeal to the most sophisticated palate.
Order the gift set online at www.ronabuelorum.com for $32.99.
Smoky Rose Cocktail
1-1/2 oz. Ron Abuelo 12 Anos
3/4 oz. lemon juice
1/2 oz. agave nectar
1/2 oz. apple cider
4-5 chunks of apple
1 rosemary sprig
Muddle apple chunks in a shaker and then pour in rest of the ingredients. Shake and strain into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of rosemary and a slice of apple.


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Michelle Williams and Jason Segel have split up.
Us Weekly reported the "Oz the Great and Powerful" actress and the "How I Met Your Mother" star quietly ended their romance earlier this month, sources said.
What ... they whispered when they broke up?
The magazine said the couple seemed happy last month when they were photographed on vacation in Cancun with Williams' buddy Busy Philipps, an insider said their geography killed the romance. Williams lives in New York with daughter Matilda, 7, while Segel is based in Los Angeles.
They couldn't meet in St. Louis or something?
They pair were together since March 2012. In June, the magazine reported a source said they were "totally in love. Jason is obsessed with Michelle." He also apparently got along well with Willams' daughter Matilda, whose father was late actor Heath Ledger.
IRANIAN NEWS ALTERS MICHELLE OBAMA'S DRESS: An Iranian news agency made some "alterations" to Michelle Obama's Oscar-night dress without her permission.
The first lady wore a Naeem Khan design Sunday night while announcing "Argo" as the Academy Award winner for best picture. The surprise presenter appeared on the ABC broadcast via satellite, as President Obama was co-hosting the Governors Ball in Washington, D.C.
When reporting on Michelle Obama's participation in the awards, Iran's Fars News added sleeves to her dress and raised her neckline, reports say, to comply with its local broadcasting guidelines.
"We've persistently seen Iranian news agencies, whether they're partially or fully state-run, use fabrication and use other means to distort images," deputy State Department spokesman Patrick Ventrell told ABC News.
While they were at it, why didn't they just change the print on her dress to match the Iranian flag?
According to Us Weekly, Fars News criticized Obama's involvement with the program, saying, "In a rare occasion in Oscar history, the first lady announced the winner for best picture for the anti-Iran film, 'Argo,' which is produced by the Zionist company Warner Bros."
The Iranians weren't the only ones criticizing Obama's appearance.
MSNBC's Donny Deutsch said Obama's presence was "intrusive and not additive" when he appeared on CNN's "Piers Morgan Tonight." "There was an elitist flavor to it."
At FOX News, Bill O'Reilly slammed Obama's participation, describing it as "Hollywood left boosterism." The conservative pundit also said, "Laura Bush would never at any time have introduced any award."
Does O'Reilly realize he's siding with Iran on this one?
According to Us Weekly, Michelle Obama talked about the Oscar appearance -- but didn't address the controversy -- during an interview Tuesday with SiriusXM host B. Smith. "It was really a privilege to be able to announce the award and to do it at the White House with all those wonderful military aides," said the 49-year-old mother of two. "They were more excited than I could have ever imagined. We always love the chance to highlight them."
CHRIS BROWN TALKS RIHANNA: Chris Brown has publicly acknowledged for the first time being back together with Rihanna and expressed regret for the infamous 2009 assault on his pop star girlfriend, according to the New York Daily News.
Brown, 23, told the U.K.'s Mirror his assault on Rihanna on the eve of the 2009 Grammys was his "deepest regret."
"Sometimes you row, you fight, with the one you love and things get said, stuff spirals," he said. "That night was the deepest regret of my life, the biggest mistake. But she loves me -- what can I say? I'm forgiven ... but, yes, I worked hard for it."
Rihanna recently told Rolling Stone magazine that her relationship with Brown is "different now. We don't have those types of arguments anymore."
Of course not. Or she wouldn't be alive right now.
Speaking at Elton John's Aids Foundation Oscars after-party Sunday night, Brown told the Mirror he has "grown up" and has learned how to deal with the criticism and backlash he has received.
"I was very young and I took a lot of stuff, fame, for granted," he said. "I didn't understand it. The support from those who do know me and the fans, who are incredible, got me through."
Brown dismissed a joke by Oscars host Seth MacFarlane, who referred to the ultraviolent film "Django Unchained" as "a date night for Brown and Rihanna."
"People attack me and criticize me," Brown said. "It happens all the time. But they don't know me, and they don't know us. It doesn't bother me anymore."
Of course not. Now he just brawls with Frank Ocean over parking spots.
"He's not the monster everyone thinks." Rihanna told Rolling Stone. "He's a good person. He's giving and loving. He's fun to be around and he has a fantastic heart."
He must.
CARRIE FISHER HAS EPISODE ON SHIP: Carrie Fisher was hospitalized after a bizarre performance on board a Caribbean cruise ship last week that her rep said was caused by bipolar disorder, according to TMZ.
The website displayed video of Fisher slurring a couple of off-key songs on board the Holland America Eurodam in the Caribbean. She had her dog on stage, which was apparently using the floor as its personal toilet while she sang.
I blame George Lucas, Hayden Christensen and Jar-Jar Binks. Who's with me?
TMZ said there were reports Fisher -- who was featured on the cruise as a "surprise" celebrity guest -- was drunk, but her rep said ,"There was a medical incident related to Carrie Fisher's bipolar disorder. She went to the hospital briefly to adjust her medication and is feeling much better now."
Fisher is a recovering drug addict who has publicly discussed her bipolar disorder. The rep says it's unclear if she will return to perform on the cruise ship.
LINDSAY LOHAN TO TEAM WITH CHARLIE SHEEN AGAIN: Lindsay Lohan and Charlie Sheen will team up again on an episode of Sheen's FX sitcom "Anger Management."
No doubt stretching her acting abilities, Lohan will play herself, only as a therapy patient," according to the Associated Press.
Producer Lionsgate Television said Lohan will develop a romantic relationship during her sessions with Sheen's character, who's also her therapist.
Wasn't she afraid Sheen had cooties when they shot their scene together in the upcoming "Scary Movie 5?" I mean, he does. But didn't she insist they dip her in a vat of Lysol afterward or something?
Lionsgate said the episode will air in April -- the same month "Scary Movie 5" comes out.
Wednesday is Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2013. There are 307 days left in the year.
1801: The District of Columbia was placed under the jurisdiction of Congress.
1911: Inventor Charles F. Kettering demonstrated his electric automobile starter in Detroit by starting a Cadillac's motor with just the press of a switch, instead of hand-cranking.
1922: The Supreme Court, in Leser v. Garnett, unanimously upheld the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which guaranteed the right of women to vote.
1933: Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag was gutted by fire. Chancellor Adolf Hitler, blaming the Communists, used the fire as justification for suspending civil liberties. In 1939, the Supreme Court, in National Labor Relations Board v. Fansteel Metallurgical Corp., outlawed sit-down strikes.
1943: During World War II, Norwegian commandos launched a raid to sabotage a German-operated heavy water plant in Norway. The U.S. government began circulating one-cent coins made of steel plated with zinc (the steel pennies proved very unpopular, since they were easily mistaken for dimes).
1951: The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, limiting a president to two terms of office, was ratified.
1960, the U.S. Olympic hockey team defeated the Soviets, 3-2, at the Winter Games in Squaw Valley, Calif. (The U.S. team went on to win the gold medal.)
1968: At the conclusion of a CBS News special report on the Vietnam War, Walter Cronkite delivered a commentary in which he said the conflict appeared "mired in stalemate."
1973: Members of the American Indian Movement occupied the hamlet of Wounded Knee in South Dakota, the site of the 1890 massacre of Sioux men, women and children. (The occupation lasted until May.)
1982: Wayne Williams was found guilty of murdering two of the 28 young blacks whose bodies were found in the Atlanta area over a 22-month period. (Williams, who was also blamed for 22 other deaths, has maintained his innocence.)
1991: During Operation Desert Storm, President George H.W. Bush declared that "Kuwait is liberated, Iraq's army is defeated," and announced that the allies would suspend combat operations at midnight, Eastern time.
2003: The Bush administration lowered the national terror alert from orange to yellow. Iraq agreed in principle to destroy its Al Samoud II missiles, two days before a U.N. deadline. Former Bosnian Serb leader Biljana Plavsic was sentenced by the U.N. tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands, to eleven years in prison for war crimes. (She was released in 2009.) Children's television host Fred Rogers died in Pittsburgh at age 74.
2008: William F. Buckley Jr., the author and conservative commentator, was found dead at his home in Stamford, Conn.; he was 82.
2012: Three students were shot to death in a Chardon, Ohio, high school cafeteria, allegedly by a 17-year-old who was charged with aggravated murder. Matt Kenseth won his second Daytona 500, holding off Dale Earnhardt Jr. a day after rain had postponed the race for the first time in its 54-year history from Sunday to Monday.
Actress Joanne Woodward (83), consumer advocate Ralph Nader (79), actor Howard Hesseman (73), rock musician Neal Schon (Journey) (59), rock musician Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) (56), Basketball Hall-of-Famer James Worthy (52), singer Chilli (TLC) (42), Chelsea Clinton (33), singer Josh Groban (32).
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ASA Newsroom > Which Industries Employ Statisticians?
Statisticians have teamed up with experts in agriculture to study a number of challenging situations such as the following:
- If we were to stop using chemical pesticides today, how long would it take before groundwater was free of such pesticides?
- Statistical methods that were originally developed in connection with studies of whale populations can be used to help hydrogeologists predict the effects of changes in pesticide use.
- If we withhold food from a cow, its heart rate will slow down. Why does this happen, and what are the implications for veterinarians who use heart rate as a diagnostic tool? This problem involves the complex analysis of many blood components in healthy and sick cows.
- If one bean plant seems more resistant to disease than another, is that just good luck, or does genetics play a role? By analyzing data on bean plant DNA, it may be possible to breed strains of bean plants that are more resistant to disease.
- By using data collected from satellites, it is possible to measure the amount of sunlight reaching any part of the country. These data are useful to farmers in managing their crops, but they are also expensive to collect. With the help of statisticians, scientists are now using satellite information to design a low-cost network of sensors on the ground that will provide data of comparable quality.
Statisticians who work in agriculture interact daily with researchers from many sciences to help do the following:
- Develop research plans
- Design experiments
- Analyze experimental data
- Interpret research findings
Often, the statistician will be a member of several research teams. Some statisticians become team leaders, having primary responsibility for the scientific investigations conducted.
Statisticians are involved in studies ranging from small laboratory experiments to large projects conducted over many hundreds or thousands of square miles. They work on data from the smallest scale of organisms-viruses and bacteria-to plants, insects, animals, and humans.
They also work with scientists from many fields, including bacteriology, genetics, biochemistry, dairy science, environmental studies, entomology, plant sciences, rural sociology, veterinary medicine, wildlife, and ecology.
If you like math and working with people, agricultural statistics may appeal to you. It is not necessary to have a degree in biology, but it is important that you like science. If you do, then applying statistics to agriculture will give you a chance to learn from leading scientists about a fascinating array of topics. Moreover, it will give you a chance to have a direct impact on problems concerning our natural environment and the production of food.


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Streets to be swept
Published: Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 7:19 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 7:19 p.m.
The city of Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation will be sweeping the following general areas this week: Forest Lake Area, Hackberry Lane to McFarland Boulevard, 15th Street to Hackberry Lane, Ridgeland, North Hampton, Riverchase, Wellington, 26th Avenue East, Juanita Drive, 30th Avenue East, 8th Street East, Crescent Garden, Woodland Hills (Central), Woodland Hills Drive, Somerset Place, Azalea Lane, Windermere Drive, Firethorn Drive.
Residents in these areas are asked not to park on the street.
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TRUCKEE, Calif. — Season passes are on sale now for Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center and the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area.
The Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center encompasses the beauty of the Euer Valley and is recognized for its meticulously groomed trail system and team of instructors who help beginners and advanced athletes alike. The Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center offers more than 100 kilometers of trails groomed daily for diagonal striding, skating and snowshoeing. With scenic trails, challenging peaks and gentle rolling hills, there is plenty of terrain to explore.
"After last year's mild conditions, we are excited about the upcoming forecast which calls for a winter filled with plenty of snow," said JoJo Toeppner, cross country ski center manager. "We have a brand new grooming snowcat, we will host some new events, and have a few great surprises for this season. Purchasing a season pass now is the best way to get ready for winter."
Cross country season passes start at $214 for Tahoe Donner members and $289 for the general public.
Want to have a fun, hassle-free downhill ski day or lunch-break? Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area is nationally recognized as the best place to begin and offers a friendly and relaxed family atmosphere for first-timers, beginners and those looking to hone in their skiing and snowboarding skills.
"We have one of the best learn-to-ski programs out there, with instructors who specialize in teaching youngsters and beginners a solid foundation of skills," said Robert McClendon, downhill ski area manager. "We make it easy with our rental, lesson and ticket packages. Season passes are a great way to go especially if you live locally or in Tahoe Donner and plan on just wanting to get out for a few runs every few days."
Downhill season pass rates start at $89 for Tahoe Donner members and $119 for the general public, with separate pricing for children, adults and seniors. Children under 6 and adults older than 70 always ski free at Tahoe Donner Downhill. Ski and snowboard programs for children and a Super Pass option are available.
Combo passes including both Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center and Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area season passes start at $226 for Tahoe Donner Members and $304 for the general public. All rates are valid through Friday, Nov. 30. Visit tahoedonner.com or call 530-587-9400 to order your pass today.


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An Arkansas family vacationing in Florida shared this video with our sister station WESH TV in Orlando after a huge python was killed by a park ranger that wandered a little too close to a picnic area in the Everglades.
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Horse euthanized after rescue from embankment
Published: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 6:37 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, July 8, 2013 at 6:37 a.m.
A veterinarian has euthanized a horse rescued Saturday from a bank near the Mills River, said Chief Rick Livingston with Mills River Volunteer Fire and Rescue.
The horse fell down an embankment Saturday and was stuck between two trees before it was pulled to safety.
The 33-year-old horse suffered nerve and muscle damage, Livingston said.
"We did all we could," he added. "I thought we were over the hump."
Horse rescued in Mills River
The Mills River Fire Department rescued a horse that slipped off an eroded embankment and got wedged between two trees near the Mills River on Saturday afternoon.
The department was dispatched at noon to a farm owned by Clifford Bencivenga just off Williamston Road, and Bencivenga's friends and neighbors also pitched in to help.
The horse was stuck just inches from the water, and his body temperature was dropping. Veterinarian Vicky Bochynek came to scene and assisted, sedating the horse before the rescue to avoid further injuries.
Firefighters made a cradle out of some straps and lifted the horse with a track hoe that a local contractor had nearby.
Fire Chief Rick Livingston said the horse needed veterinary attention once it was out of danger, "but when we left, he was walking and doing great," he said.
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Stocks to Watch: VeriSign, Zynga, Yum Brands
By Anna Prior
Among the companies with shares expected to actively trade in Friday's session are VeriSign (VRSN) Zynga (ZNGA) and Yum Brands (YUM).
VeriSign has received approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce to renew its agreement to serve as the authoritative operator for the .com registry with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Under the renewal, VeriSign can serve as the registry operator through Nov. 30, 2018. However, shares tumbled 11% to $35.10 premarket as renewal says the domain-name company no longer has the right to four price increases of up to 7% over the six-year term.
Facebook (FB) and Zynga are changing the rules of their relationship. In a bid to become less reliant on Facebook, Zynga disclosed in a filing Thursday that it has amended the terms of its relationship with the world's largest social network so that it can now host its Web games outside of Facebook's platform, among other things. The new agreement also leaves the door open for Facebook to produce its own games and become a direct competitor to Zynga. Zynga shares fell 8.8% to $2.39 premarket.
Yum Brands said sales in China have recently softened, and the fast-food chain gave a weaker-than-expected earnings growth outlook for next year. Shares fell 7.7% premarket to $68.75.
Groupon (GRPN) board meeting Thursday ended with no change to its chief executive position, said a company spokesman. Shares fell 3.5% to $4.38 premarket.
Christopher & Banks (CBK) swung to a fiscal third-quarter profit as the women's clothing retailer recorded strong same-store sales growth and an overall sales improvement. Shares soared 29% to $4.73 premarket, as earnings soared past Street expectations.
Zumiez (ZUMZ) fiscal third-quarter earnings fell 10% amid charges related to its Blue Tomato acquisition, though the teen apparel retailer continued to report sales growth. Shares fell 7.9% to $19.11 in premarket trading as revenue missed expectations and the company gave a mostly downbeat view for the current quarter.
Grocery-store operator Supervalu (SVU) said its strategic review is continuing, and that it continues to be in active discussion with several parties. Shares were up 4.4% to $2.38 premarket.
Tellabs (TLAB) board has declared a special cash dividend of $1 a share, and promoted Daniel P. Kelly to chief executive and president of the networking-equipment company. Shares jumped 14% to $3.36 premarket.
Supernus Pharmaceuticals (SUPN) offering of six million shares priced at a 19% discount to Thursday's close. The specialty-drug maker's shares will be offered at $8 each, compared with Thursday's closing price of $9.83. The offering comes just after the company's initial public offering in May, when it offered shares at $5 each. As of Sept. 30, Supernus had about 24.5 million shares outstanding. Shares were down 18% to $8.05 premarket.
Active Network (ACTV) shares received an upgrade from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, which raised its rating on the stock to buy from underperform and maintained its $59 price objective, citing attractive valuation. The technology and media company's leadership in the online event management space "should enable it to continue consolidating a highly fragmented market and the online shift of offline event management should drive gross profit growth," the investment bank said in a note to clients. Shares rose 7.9% to $5.45 premarket.
FBR Capital Markets downgraded shares of integrated communications provider NTELOS Holdings (NTLS) to underperform from market perform, and slashed its price target to $5 from $21, citing "the adverse cash flow impact of the expected non-renewal" of the Sprint Strategic Network Alliance agreement, which generates the majority of EBITDA for NTELOS. Shares fell 13% to $14 premarket.
Ulta Salon Cosmetics & Fragrance (ULTA) fiscal third-quarter earnings rose 43%, as the beauty-products retailer saw better-than-expected sales growth. Shares were up 5.9% at $98.61 in premarket trading as results beat analysts' expectations.
Avago Technologies (AVGO) fiscal fourth-quarter earnings rose 3.2% as the chip manufacturer booked lower operating expenses, though revenue declined slightly. Shares were down 2.4% at $34.25 in premarket trading.
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01 690 7581 4051-07 5 22 48
Oris Artelier Worldtimer
Innovation makes the world go round This watch is admired the world over for its complex mechanical movement, which enables the display of two time zones, the second on the right hand side of the dial. It's a classic modern masterpiece, with an extra-large dial opening, art deco inspired dial, date window, and double sapphire crystal.
- Case Oris Artelier, 42.50 mm, 1.673 inches, Stainless steel
Material Multi-piece stainless steel caseSize 42.50 mm, 1.673 inchesTop Glass Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating insideCase Back Stainless steel, fixed with screws, see-through mineral glassOperating Devices Stainless steel crown and pushersWater Resistance 3 barInterhorn Width 22 mm
- Movement Automatic winding worldtimer
Developed by Oris.
Number Oris 690, base ETA 2836-2Dimensions Ø 25.60 mm, 11 1/2'''Functions Simultaneous indication of 2 individual time-zones. Centre hands for hours and minutes (T1). Centre hour hand T1 with forward or backward setting device, hour by hour, commanded by two pushers. Subsidiary dial with hours and minutes (T2) at 3 h including day and night indicator. Subsidiary second at 9 h. Date window at 6 h. The date is synchronised with the centre hands T1. Automatic forward or backward rotation of date if hour hand of T1 is set forward or backward over midnight. Quick date setting device. Fine timing device and stop-second.Winding Automatic winding, bi-directionally rotating red rotorPower-Reserve 38 hrsVibrations 28'800 A/h, 4 HzJewels 30
- Dial Silver
Material Silver and grey guilloche dialLuminous Material Indices and hands Superluminova C3
- Strap/Bracelet Stainless steel
Material Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet, butterfly folding clasp
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X Factor judge/former Disney Channel staple/occasionally troubled young woman Demi Lovato recently appeared on Adult Swim's Eric André Show, and confusion ensued. Engulfed by machine-made fog and holding a plate of spaghetti for some of the time, Lovato was asked to confirm several shows she was on and was told she would be tested for her "
Satan thetan levels." An '80s rock icon showed up, throwing her further off kilter. This is prankish and juvenile on André's part, and yet Lovato has rarely seemed this human in public, even if she says little more than, "Really?" "Um?" "Yeah." and "What?" for the duration of the "interview."
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PARKERSBURG - Local artists were on display at the Parkersburg Art Center on Friday for the Junior League of Parkersburg's "Cocktails and Creations."
"Not only do we have artists with their work, but also local food and wine vendors showing off their products," said Shari Pfalzgraf, chairman of the event.
Unicorn Wine Guild of Belpre was on hand, not with a sampling of its more than 40 homemade wines, but with English garden black tea and signature gluten-free cake, said owner Barbara Whitaker.
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Nicole Kocher, pastry chef and owner of Vintage Vanilla, decorates cupcakes with sugar decorations on Friday at the Parkersburg Art Center for the Junior League of Parkersburg's "Cocktails and Creations" fundraiser.
"Because of West Virginia state laws we couldn't bring our wine across the state line, but we wanted to be here to support the Junior League," she said. "So we brought some of our other products and hope to have a great night."
Andi Roberts and Jesse Hyde of Hot Tomato Pin-up Academy attended the fundraiser as a way to get out into the community.
"We like to support the local community organizations and it's a great way to get out and shake off the winter blues and do something good," Roberts said. "With it being a new event, it feels good to support it from the beginning."
Pfalzgraf said this first-time event came about as a way to promote local businesses while also raising much-needed funds for the Junior League's programs.
"We wanted to try to do something new that would let the community know what is out there as far as local businesses as well as help the programs we provide and work for," she said.
The goal for this first "Cocktails and Creations" was $3,500, which will go toward Junior League of Parkersburg charities the historic Cook House, Kids in the Kitchen at the Downtown Farmer's Marketplace and the organization's largest project JuLePs Pathways Playground to create an accessible playground at City Park, which has a goal to offer children of all abilities an opportunity for play.
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Well I decided to give them a try as I wanted to see what all the concern was about. I have also always had a hard time with authority. I have several of these old filters and so I picked one in new condition and inserted it into a 60mm sears scope and pointed it at the sun. First I waited for it to start smoking. It didn't. So I slowly and carefully inched my eye up to the 18mm Tak LE ep and voilà. There was the sun. No heat, no blinding light. The only complaint is the false coloring. That was yesterday. Today I tried it with the same Tak ep but on my 4" AstroTelescope. Much nicer view as you would expect and it worked again without a hitch.
So the question is why shouldn't we be able to use these inexpensive filers? I'm sure there is a large collective of experts on this forum who will "school me" on the errors of my ways!
All of this said... I am not advocating that you try this at home.


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I have used version 2 and 3 to create a map on Wikipedia.
This is what I have to say about its use:
Zooming in and out was difficult. I am used doing it the way it is used in Gimp and Inkscape.
Quick SVG export made the program crash.
Advanced SVG export was excellent.
I am eager to found out the possibilities of version 3.
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Hello everyone, I would like to thank the developers of this wonderful program that is very useful and functional and would like to make a suggestion. I am a graphic designer Italian and I have created a new icon PS3 Media Server, are of the opinion that the image of the PS3 Slim is not very nice, so I ask developers to adopt my icon, if you want, of course for free.
I enclose the icon, if you need a larger file or with different characteristics do not hesitate to contact me
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Rate Options & Tariffs Kentucky
Net Metering
Net metering is a special metering and billing agreement between utilities and their customers, which facilitates the connection of small, renewable energy-generating systems to the power grid. Our net metering program encourages small-scale renewable energy systems, ensures that customers always have a reliable source of energy from the grid during times when their renewable generators are not producing energy, and provides substantial benefits to the electric power-generating system, the economy, and the environment.
When a net metering customer's renewable generator is producing more power than is being consumed, the electric meter runs backward, generating credits. When a net metering customer uses more power than is being produced, the meter runs forward. Net metering customers are charged only for the "net" power that they consume from the electricity service provider that has accumulated over a designated period or, if their renewable energy-generating systems make more electricity than is consumed, they may be credited for the excess electricity contributed to the grid over that same period.
It has been shown that customers with net metering systems tend to be much more aware of their energy consumption, so they usually consume less energy than the average retail customer. Net metering is also a way to increase the energy in the power grid to keep up with increases in demand during peak power-use times.
Customers interested in pursuing the net metering option should view Rider NM (Net Metering Rider), as well as information about interconnecting with our grid.
Cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP), is used at some generating facilities. The process sequentially produces electricity and another form of useful thermal energy – such as heat or steam – that can be used for industrial, commercial, residential or institutional purposes.
All power plants must emit a certain amount of heat during electricity generation. This can be released into the natural environment through cooling towers, flue gas or by other means. By contrast, CHP captures some or all of the by-product heat for heating purposes, either very close to the plant or as hot water for district heating.
Learn more by viewing the following tariffs:
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