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If you need any more proof of the increased cultural pull of Jennie Livingston's 1990 New York drag-ball documentary Paris Is Burning, look no further than the most popular show in the United States. On last night's American Idol, former judge/Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler donned a wig, makeup and a dress for a gag audition. He introduced himself as "Pepper LaBeija, from the House of LaBeija," referencing an actual (now dead) human being, who is featured prominently in Burning. Granted, the joke of Tyler's appearance was to be antithetical to the "realness" rhapsodized by the Burning queens. His drag was more on the Milton Berle side of things, approaching disrespect for the medium, but at least he knows his shit — or knows someone who knows. Wise.
His take on drag, of course, was no match for that of the actual drag queens who are on the judging panel, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey.


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- Feb 24:
- Former state Sen. Leland Yee sentenced to prison
- Apr 19:
- Leland Yee case: Disgraced California state senator's legislative efforts fueled cash for campaigns
- Apr 8:
- Leland Yee pleads not guilty to gun trafficking, corruption charges
- Apr 3:
- Leland Yee charges: Political consultant freed on bail
- Mar 31:
- Daly City dentist or international weapons trafficker?
- Steinberg's Senate leadership finds its own dark cloud
- Mar 30:
- Leland Yee corruption case: State senator faces uphill fight against strong FBI evidence
- Mar 29:
- Who is the real Leland Yee? Earnest California state senator's double life leads to 'epic swan dive'
- Mar 28:
- Mercury News editorial: For Yee and others, make it legal to suspend pay
- State Senate votes 28-1 to suspend Yee and two other disgraced lawmakers
- State Senate votes 28-1 to suspend Yee, Calderon and Wright
- Mar 27:
- State Sen. Leland Yee drops out of secretary of state race a day after his arrest
- Document: Leland Yee's letter withdrawing from Secretary of State race
- Mercury News editorial: Leland Yee's shocker drags down Senate
- Leland Yee withdraws from Secretary of State race
- Mar 26:
- State Sen. Leland Yee indicted on arms trafficking, corruption charges
- Sen. Leland Yee arrest: The 26 defendants in case involving firearms, money laundering and other charges
- Leland Yee arrest: From 'Shrimp Boy' to 'Dragon Head,' Raymond Chow at center of Chinatown gang
- Sen. Leland Yee's arrest likely ends steady, sometimes paradoxical political rise
- State Sen. Leland Yee indicted on arms trafficking, corruption charges
SAN FRANCISCO -- State Sen. Leland Yee, accused of trafficking in illegal weapons and fraud, could have been pushed into brokering an arms deal, his attorney said Monday.
It was only toward the end of a three-year investigation that federal undercover agents pushed hard for Yee to set up an arms deal, said Yee's attorney, Paul DeMeester, after a morning federal court hearing to discuss which of Yee's assets will be used to guarantee his $500,000 bond.
"Entrapment is always a defense you can consider, but we have to look at all the evidence," DeMeester said after the brief hearing. Yee was in court but did not comment before, during or after the hearing.
"I observe that this investigation has been going on since 2011," DeMeester said, "so a very good question is what took three years. It raises a question of allocation of scarce federal resources; it raises questions of fairness to Leland Yee and to the public."
He declined to say whether he thought Yee could beat the charges, or to comment on how Yee is feeling. A lurid 137-page FBI affidavit says Yee, 65, traded official favors for money and repeatedly met face to face with an undercover agent to smuggle automatic weapons into the country; he's accused of accepting a $5,000 campaign contribution as part of those talks.
Yee is expected to return to court on April 8 before U.S. Magistrate Judge Joseph Spero for further consideration of his bond and, DeMeester said, "We expect the prosecution will have obtained a grand jury indictment by then."
A complaint -- like that filed against Yee and others last week -- is a list of charges filed by prosecutors; a judge must hold a preliminary hearing to determine whether the evidence sustains those charges before a trial. An indictment is a list of charges a grand jury might hand up after prosecutors present evidence and no further preliminary hearing would be required before a trial.
Asked whether Yee will resign his state Senate seat, from which his fellow senators suspended him with pay Friday, DeMeester replied, "The politics is behind us now. We're concentrating on the case."
The San Francisco Democrat was arrested March 26 amid a sweep that capped a five-year FBI investigation of Chinatown mobsters; he was one of 26 people nabbed for crimes ranging from drug sales to murder-for-hire.
Yee first appeared in court March 26, charged with conspiracy to traffic in firearms without a license and to illegally import firearms, and six counts of scheming to defraud citizens of "honest services." Each corruption count is punishable by up to 20 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000, while the gun-trafficking count is punishable by up to five years and $250,000.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins let Yee go free last week on the half-million-dollar bond, but scheduled Monday's hearing for Yee to produce collateral to secure that bond. DeMeester and prosecutors said they're still examining Yee's assets, and they plan to file an agreement with the court before next Tuesday's hearing.
Yee entered the court looking solemn, glancing around at the crowd and nodding to someone in the press section. Once seated, Yee smiled and laughed with his attorneys and at one point turned to speak to an elderly man seated behind him.
The senator on Thursday withdrew from the campaign for Secretary of State, and on Friday his fellow senators voted 28-1 to suspend him and two other Democrats who have run afoul of the law in recent months.
Raymond "Shrimp Boy" Chow, the alleged Chinatown crime kingpin also arrested in last week's sweep, also appeared Monday morning in court. His temporary attorney said no permanent lawyer has been appointed, so Cousins ordered Chow to return to court again Wednesday morning before Spero. Chow wore the yellow inmate attire of the Alameda County Jail -- which has a contract to house federal prisoners -- and said nothing during the hearing.
Josh Richman covers politics. Contact him at 510-208-6428. Follow him at Twitter.com/josh_richman. Read the Political Blotter at IBAbuzz.com/politics.

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Tuesday's letters: Not fully informed
Published: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, May 6, 2013 at 5:06 p.m.
To the editor: When Snoopy starts another attempt to write the great American novel, he begins, It was a dark and stormy night. Then Snoopy pauses, because even he realizes that such writing is sophomoric.
But look at what passes for information from Pardee Hospitals board. Paraphrasing the board, we are extending UNC Health Cares management contract and potentially giving it up to 49 percent equity interest in our hospital. Why?
Because there are storms on the horizon. The storms are coming from Washington. Theyre coming from Raleigh. Theyre political in nature.
Snoopy understands this is drivel.
Presumably, this move is due to implementation of Obamacare, but we are given no specific information. How will cash flow and profitability be impacted? Were not told.
How are Raleighs decisions impacting profitability and cash flow? We are not told. Instead, we get double talk about how UNC Health Care has more muscle to bargain an insurance program. And heck, it may help us financially.
I dont care if youre a donkey, elephant or tea partyer. You should be concerned that were not fully informed. And we must never relinquish 49 percent equity interest in the countrys largest asset unless compelled. Never.
Was Pardee compelled?
William F. Fitch
Powerful play
To the editor: It is easy to forget just how jolting much of the Gospel would have been in Jesus time, which is one of the reasons the show Cotton Patch Gospel at the Flat Rock Playhouse was so powerful.
A minister named Clarence Jordan wrote this retelling of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, set in early 20th century Georgia, to ask the question of whether you would recognize Jesus if his arrival happened here and now.
If someone named Mary gave birth to a fatherless child in an abandoned trailer, would we embrace her?
If we saw a man named Jesus cure the sick and raise the dead, would we stand by while Governor Pilate sentenced him? I found that the transportation of the core elements of Jesus life, death and resurrection into a much more familiar time and place to be a power-packed messenger.
The wonderful music and acting made us lose ourselves in the telling, and even now we are re-reading the Gospel of Matthew with the images and sounds of the show in mind. Thank you to the Flat Rock Playhouse for making it affordable for our church group to attend.
Leonard S. Adams
Too bright
To the editor: Country music star Jerry Reed wrote a song, Lord, Mr. Ford, what have you done! Well, I say, new automakers, what have you done? And what Im talking about are these super-bright headlights they put on these new automobiles.
I guess by now most everyone has met one of these on the road. Or they have had one of those cars get behind them at night. A person doesnt know whether they are set on dim or high. All I know is they blind you in your mirrors or when you meet such a vehicle. They may be great if youre behind the wheel of such a vehicle, helping them to see, but what about all of us other folks with the standard bulbs who have to deal with them? I noticed they are still bad even on the interstate with the land space between lanes. The worst is the 4X4 vehicles already sitting up high.
I guess theres nothing we can do but grin and bear it but I think a lot of folks would agree with me. Might as well be off-road lights!
Larry D. Ledbetter
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He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
This "In Their Own Words" is by Alysia Butler. She is the mother of three, and her middle son Howie was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at age 3 and a half. You can read more from Alysia at Try Defying Gravity.
It started with paper snowflakes.
We were over at our friend's house for a pizza party, and my oldest Gerry and his friend were creating paper snowflakes. They made them in all shapes and colors and pretended to sell them to us from their "artificial snowflake store."
On our way home, Gerry was working on one of his money making schemes, trying to figure out how to make $400 – enough to buy the Lego Death Star.
"If I sold one paper snowflake for a penny, how many would I need to sell?"
We started to do the math with him in the car when he interrupted us.
"Could I sell them for charity?"
Of course, we answered, knowing that there would be very few people who would buy an eight-year-old's artwork, but we were going with it. I started to explain what a charity was to give him some ideas. People donated to charities for causes that they believed in. There were charities to help people who didn't have enough money to eat, charities to help the environment, and charities to help find cures for diseases.
"Is there a charity to find a cure for autism?"
I exchanged sideways glances with my husband. "Of course," I said.
"Then I want to do that one…"
(my eyes are getting teary at this point)
"…because I want them to find a cure since Howie's been getting a little wild lately."
We quickly ended the conversation in the car and I told him we'd talk about it more when we were home.
A few hours later we were getting the boys ready for their showers. Gerry was sitting with me in the baby's room while Howie was with my husband. I told Gerry why we needed to end the conversation in the car.
"Howie doesn't know he has autism, so I didn't want him to get confused or upset by what we were saying in the car. At four, he's too young to understand."
"Well, when will he know?"
"I'm not sure," I told him, "Maybe when he's older like you he'll know. But right now we don't want him thinking that he's any different than anyone else."
As soon as it came out, I knew those words were a mistake.
"What's wrong with being different?" Gerry asked.
I started to backpedal. All the "there's nothing wrong with being different" phrases started stumbling out of my mouth.
"I feel different because I'm Jewish. Everyone else in this town celebrates Christmas. And you tell me there's nothing wrong with that."
"I chose the wrong word when I said I didn't want Howie to think he was different. You're right, it's good to be different and we should celebrate those differences."
He looked at me thoughtfully. "Yeah, being different is good. You wouldn't want to dress the same and act the same way as your best friend, because then no one would want to be your friend because they would all think you were just copying him."
He continued with, "There's good different and bad different. Good different would be if someone had a hard time paying attention in class and they needed something like a pencil to fidget with to help them, that would be ok. But if someone wasn't paying attention just to be annoying, that wouldn't be ok."
"Right," I said. "People learn in different ways and sometimes need things to help them. But if someone was disturbing the class just to be funny, that wouldn't be good."
Gerry paused for a minute to think about this.
"Is Howie in a special class for kids with autism? Is there a group for kids like him to get together like I do for SibShop?"
I explained that Howie was in an inclusion class at his preschool with kids of all different abilities and he meets with his teachers and other kids to learn special skills to help him pay attention in class and at home. Different from SibShop, I said, but still learning important coping skills, just like Gerry was in his group.
"Are they helping Howie to stop making all his noises?"
Big sigh. "Yes," I said. "He makes those noises when his body doesn't feel right and they are helping him understand what to do with his body when he feels that way. We're working on that at home too. So when we see his body moving really fast or he's making a lot of noises, we let him run laps in the house, or get his weighted blanket. Or have a pillow fight with him. Those things make his body feel better."
Gerry looked at me quizzically. "Pillow fights help him feel better?"
"They do. So if you see him moving really fast in his chair or making a lot of noises, you can always ask him if he wants to have a pillow fight. Not a really rough one, but a gentle one. It might help him."
He was quiet for a few minutes.
"What if I invented a machine that was a big circle loop and pillows hung from it? It would go around in a circle and Howie could stand in it and get hit by the pillows. That would help him, right? I would make sure it was 2 feet off the ground so if he fell he wouldn't keep getting hit by the pillows."
(getting teary again)
"I think that's a great invention. I'm sure he'd love it."
"Probably pretty expensive to make, though," he said, pulling the covers up to his neck. "I'll have to think about it more."
The next morning, I came downstairs to find blue paper snowflakes all over the kitchen table. And as I sat in the chair, rocking Howie and giving him squeezy hugs with all my strength, Gerry worked furiously with the scissors making all different patterns of snowflakes.
"You know, Mom. No two snowflakes are alike. They are all different."
That is something to celebrate.
"In Their Own Words" is a series within the Autism Speaks blog which shares the voices of people who have autism, as well as their loved ones. 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.
December 26, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Just gorgeous. Brings tears to my eyes and warms my heart.
December 26, 2010 at 6:30 pm
What a beautiful piece! Even as a teacher of children with autism, when I've been asked question like Gerry's, I've had no "right" answers, either. But please tell him and his brother, I said God bless them both.
December 27, 2010 at 9:11 am
This is so beautifully written! I have a 5 year old medically fragile, nonverbal daughter with Down Syndrome and Autism, and a 3 1/2 year old neurotypical son. I am trying to teach him to help his Sissy and protect her without becoming her lifelong caregiver and losing his identity.
I have already seen my son rub Sissy's back when she is sick, put his arm around her waist to help her walk, and volunteer to sleep on the floor next to her bed in case she needs help at night and can't call out.
I've also seen him imitate a peer who kept telling his sister to go away when they were playing and crash dinosaurs through therapy sessions. He's still very easily influenced by peers and his own needs and I expect him to be his entire life.
I hope I can do as fine a job reorienting him to who are family is and how he fits into our world as you are!
December 28, 2010 at 10:48 am
This was the most heart warming thing that I have read! I cried the entire time I read it! Your son is very smart and has a beautiful heart! My only child (son) has autism..we just found out. I don't know much about it. But its nice to read things like this! It really helps hearing other ppls journey with autism too. Thank you!


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NEW YORK -- It's been a busy stretch for the Giants. In a span of eight days, the front office called up four players, optioned three to the minors, released three, brought one off the disabled list and added one via a trade.
Madison Bumgarner did his part to lighten the load for an overworked clubhouse staff, throwing a shutout that was so dazzlingly efficient that they probably won't even have to wash his road jersey. Bumgarner allowed just two hits in getting through a 9-0 shutout of the New York Mets. He threw 94 pitches, only 19 of which were balls.
"He's pretty tough when he's like that," catcher Buster Posey said.
Manager Bruce Bochy's first thought was shorter. "Wow," he said, smiling and shaking his head.
Two days after his 25th birthday, Bumgarner had overwhelming command of his fastball and used it to strike out 10 and limit the light-hitting Mets to a leadoff walk, a third-inning double and a seventh-inning single.
"It's hard to pitch a better game," Bochy said. "He was efficient and stayed under control for nine innings. That's one of his better games."
It was Bumgarner's second career shutout and fourth complete game, and it was the kind of performance that once again makes it clear that it's probably a matter of when, not if, Bumgarner will put it all together one night and join Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum in the no-hit club. He threw 51 fastballs, accounting for 42 strikes and 10 swings-and-misses.
"When you're feeling good on a day like today, you can go after guys," he said. "You can get ahead early and get quick outs and get into the dugout."
The Giants spent little time with their gloves on. As Bumgarner glided through his nine innings, the lineup had one rally after another. The Giants had their second four-homer game of the season, with two coming off the bat of Hunter Pence. The right fielder had been in a 4-for-38 slump when he scalded a Bartolo Colon pitch over the left field wall in the third.
Pence's homer left the park in 3.3 seconds. Brandon Belt hit a moonshot the next inning that took 6.4 seconds to drop into the right field seats. The very different swings said the same thing about the Giants lineup: When healthy, it remains dangerous. Belt has reached base four times in his first two games back from a concussion. Posey looks refreshed since the All-Star break, and he hit a long two-run homer Sunday.
"We feel that as an offense, we've got a group of guys that can string runs together when we're clicking on all cylinders," Posey said.
None of the Giants can click quite like Pence, who goes on hot streaks few major leaguers can match. With the Giants out of the race last September, Pence had a six-game stretch where he went 13 for 25 with six homers and 19 RBIs. The Giants are right there in the National League West and wild-card races this time around, and they're hopeful Pence can jump into the driver's seat for a lineup that might be whole if Angel Pagan returns on this trip as planned.
"He's the type of player that when he does lock in, he can carry a club," Bochy said of Pence.
Pence hit a second homer in the ninth inning, giving him three runs and four RBIs. Posey had four hits, and the rest of the production was well distributed. Even Bumgarner got into the act, picking up a fifth-inning single. When he drew a walk in the seventh, Bumgarner had reached base as many times as the Mets. He scored twice while pitching a shutout and is batting .265.
"It's pretty impressive," Pence said. "Especially this year, you've seen it's not a fluke when he gets a hit or has a great at-bat. We all believe (a hit) is going to happen every time he goes out there. That's remarkable for a guy who plays once every five games."
The Giants have on occasion allowed Bumgarner to pinch-hit, but they won't go deeper down that path for fear of an injury. Bumgarner is paid to pitch, and few are better. He improved to 9-2 with a 1.58 ERA on the road this season and gave the Giants a second complete game in three days. With Ryan Vogelsong pitching nine innings in Friday's 5-1 win and Jake Peavy lasting seven in Saturday's loss, the bullpen has been needed for just one inning in New York.
"They're definitely the foundation to the success of this organization," Pence said of the starting staff. "We feed off the base. It's good to have a base like that."
For more on the Giants, see Alex Pavlovic's Giants Extra blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/Giants. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/AlexPavlovic.
Monday's game
Giants (Tim Hudson 8-8) at N.Y. Mets (Dillon Gee 4-4), 9:10 a.m. CSNBA


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My favorite part of autumn is the mellow beauty of the foliage. A close second is a steaming cup of something fresh and delicious: spiced hot cider, rich hot chocolate with fresh chocolate shavings. But the seasonal treat that has me most excited this year is the tea latte!
"Tea latte?" I hear you say, "I never thought of making a latte with tea." Wow are you missing out! And we've made a video to prove it. Introducing the Tea Latte Shuffle:
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- Steep your favorite hot tea pouch in 6 oz. of hot water. (4 minutes for black tea, 5 minutes for herbal infusions)
- While the tea is steeping, steam 6 oz. or milk.
Use a frother (like this one) to froth up a few ounces of warm milk.
- Blend the milk and the tea together gently.
- Add extra foam to the top of the beverage and garnish with something fun. (For instance, an Organic Earl Grey latte goes really well with cinnamon.)
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- Jan 11:
- Wolverton: Your home could soon be like the Jetsons'
- Jan 10:
- Magid: '4K' TV not quite ready for prime time
- CES 2014: iPhone case gives you 'Predator' vision
- CES 2014: Former Apple engineer introduces a smart desk
- 5 things you missed at CES: Connect your devices on the go
- Jan 9:
- CES 2014: Cars powered by solar, hydrogen roll into Las Vegas
- Netflix adds 4K streaming for new, ultra high-definition TVs
- CES 2014: Driverless cars need legal framework, automakers say
- CES 2014: Toothbrush tracks use, uses bluetooth to share with phone
- Jan 8:
- CES 2014: Troy's picks for best of show
- CES 2014: Few 'wearables' balance fashion and function
- CES 2014: Cisco CEO pegs 'Internet of Things' as $19 trillion opportunity
- Jan 7:
- CES 2014: Will your next TV be Ultra HD?
- CES 2014: Sony launches PlayStation Now streaming game service
- PlayStation 4 easily outselling Xbox One so far, Sony says
- CES 2014: Michael Bay says 'I guess live shows aren't my thing'
- CES 2014: T-Mobile CEO crashes AT&T party, gets thrown out
- Intel says its processors are now 'conflict-free'
- Jan 6:
- CES 2014: Intel CEO says company will play a key role in computing revolution
- CES 2014: TV industry puts its hope in curves and pretty screens
- CES 2014: Panasonic to help make smart-TV Firefox software
- CES 2014: Dish's new Hopper can record 8 shows at once
- CES 2014: AT&T to sell toll-free service for wireless data
- CES 2014: Sharp unveils TV positioned between HD and 4K
- CES 2014: LG jumps into wearable fitness gadget market
- CES 2014: Roku TV will stream video without set-top box
- CES 2014: Dolby unveils technology to improve TV brightness
- CES 2014: LG to use Palm's mobile software for smart TVs
- CES 2014: GM to outfit Chevy vehicles with 4G from AT&T
- Nvidia admits Monterey County crop circle was a publicity stunt
- Jan 5:
- CES preview: Tech sales expected to fall in 2014, industry group says
- Jan 3:
- Wolverton: Excited for CES 2014, for a change
- Jan 2:
- Ford to unveil solar hybrid concept car at CES
LAS VEGAS -- Yahoo (YHOO) has long wrestled with the question of what it wanted to be when it grew up. CEO Marissa Mayer on Tuesday took a big step toward providing an answer.
In her keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show, Mayer made clear that she sees Yahoo as a media firm at heart, not a tech company. While her old firm, Google (GOOG), tends to put engineers front and center, Mayer's presentation was filled with stars from the worlds of journalism and entertainment.
"We're excited about the opportunities ahead," Mayer said. Then in introducing musician John Legend, the last in a string of celebrities to join her on stage, she added, "We take the entertainment part of our mission pretty seriously."
Yahoo has been plagued for years with shrinking sales, declining earnings and turmoil in its executive suite. While the company's websites for news, finance and weather remain among the most popular of their kind, Yahoo missed out on some of the biggest technology shifts over the past decade or so.
It lost out in the search wars to Google and fell hopelessly behind in the market for video when Google bought YouTube. It's also struggled to make inroads in social networking, losing out to Facebook and Twitter.
Mayer has tried to reinvigorate Yahoo by focusing on its strengths and attempting to narrow its focus. A big part of that turnaround effort involves bulking up its media operations.
In addition to Legend, Mayer's presentation featured "Saturday Night Live" actors Cecily Strong and Kenan Thompson, who helped tout Yahoo's video efforts, which include an extensive archive of clips from the comedy show. She also welcomed onstage journalists Katie Couric and David Pogue, both new Yahoo employees who talked up the company's efforts to be a major player in the digital news business.
"Yahoo has shown a commitment to the kind of quality content that helps us all have a better understanding of our complicated world," said Couric, the former CBS News anchor whom Yahoo hired last fall to anchor its own video news efforts. "That's why I couldn't be more excited to be a part of Yahoo's team."
During Mayer's presentation, Yahoo launched two new "digital magazines" that focus on food and technology. The magazines are artfully designed Web news sites that will be updated daily with articles from well-known journalists. The tech site, for example, will showcase the work of Pogue, formerly the consumer electronics reviewer for The New York Times.
Even the less-famous Yahoo employees who joined her on stage were often there to tout new media-related efforts.
Nick D'Alosio, who became a product manager at Yahoo after the company bought his startup, Summly, last year, showed off a new app called Yahoo News Digest based on his technology that offers a twice-daily digest of news articles.
David Kamp, CEO of Tumblr, which Yahoo also bought last year, discussed some new advertising units that the website is introducing. And Scott Burke, a senior vice president of advertising technology at the company, discussed a suite of new advertising tools and units that Yahoo is rolling out to attract advertisers.
"We've overhauled our media properties to bring users personality and content from across the Web," Mayer said.
To be sure, even as it tilts toward being more of a digital media company, Yahoo isn't abandoning its tech roots. The stories featured in the news digest app, for example, are written by computers that summarize human-written stories from around the Web. And Mayer announced that Yahoo had acquired Aviate, a startup that created an "intelligent assistant" similar to Google Now, offering users items such as stock quotes or real-time traffic information unprompted, based on their past actions.
Aviate and the News Digest are part of a broader effort by Yahoo to focus on consumers who access the Internet through smartphones and tablets. Mayer is betting that growth in mobile usage will afford an opportunity for Yahoo to turn its fortunes around.
The company already is enjoying some success in that area. Mayer announced that Yahoo now has 400 million monthly users on mobile devices, which is about half of what it sees from traditional computer users.
Contact Troy Wolverton at 408-840-4285. Follow him at Twitter.com/troywolv.


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- HP EliteBook laptop (8730w)
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Stillman men, women to clash with Miles
Published: Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, February 1, 2013 at 11:25 p.m.
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TUSCALOOSA | Rivalry games are important to most fans, students and alumni. Those games mean more when conference standings are on the line. The Stillman College men's and women's basketball teams will host rival Miles College tonight in a meaningful doubleheader.
Successful outings by the Lady Tigers and Tigers would solidify their respective holds on second place in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Western Division.
In the women's contest, sophomore guard Angel Mitchell and Tuscaloosa native Andrea Moore lead the Lady Tigers as they host the Miles Lady Bears. Mitchell is sixth in the league in scoring at 14.2 points per game.
Miles enters the game coming off an 48-42 loss against Tuskegee in Birmingham. Stillman defeated LeMoyne-Owen 60-40 Thursday night in Memphis.
In the men's game, a talented lineup featuring preseason all-conference selections Jeffrey Wherry and Ladarius Rhone, who join Tuscaloosa natives Markeith Madison and Torrean Walker on the Tigers' roster, will look to keep Stillman's home record intact. Stillman is 8-0 in home games.
The Tigers will host a tough Miles College squad that fell to Tuskegee, 59-53, in its most recent outing. On Thursday night, Stillman defeated LeMoyne-Owen 84-71.
The Tigers lead the SIAC in scoring average at 79.2 points per game, 3-pointers made (9.0), rebounding average (43.1 per game), assists (15 per game) and blocked shots (4.84 per game).
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What is a business certificate?
Commonly referred to by the name " D.B.A." ("doing business as") , a business certificate creates a public record of the name and address of the owner(s) of a business. Consumers are entitled to this information and it may not otherwise be readily available.
Who must file a business certificate?
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 110, §5 states that any person conducting business in the Commonwealth under any title other than the real name of the person conducting the business, whether individually or as a partnership, shall file (a certificate) in the office of the clerk of every city or town where an office of any such person or partnership may be situated.
Under Chapter 110, §6 a business certificate is not required if a corporation is doing business in its true corporate name, or if a partnership is doing business under any title which includes the true surname of any partner. Certain other associations and partnerships may also be exempt (refer to above citation for details.)
Are there any special requirements for a home-based business?
A "Home Occupation Permit" is required for any business based in your home. Apply in person at the Building Department at 141 Keyes Road, Concord, MA or call 978-318-3280. A copy of this permit must be presented when applying for your business certificate.
How do I file or renew a business certificate?
Forms are available in the Town Clerk's Office or by calling 978-318-3080. Each person named on the certificate must either sign the form in person at the Town Clerk's Office, or have their signatures on the form notarized by a Notary Public. Proper identification will be required. The filing fee is $40.
What do I do if I discontinue or withdraw from the business, or move to another location?
A "Statement of Discontinuance, Change of Residence..." form must be completed and filed with the Town Clerk if one of the following occurs before the expiration:
The forms are available from the Town Clerk.
What is the penalty for failing to file a business certificate?
The requirement to file a business certificate is a State Law (MGL Chapter 110, §5). Failure to do so is punishable by a fine of up to $300.00 per month of violation.
Are business certificates public documents?
Yes. The business certificates are on file with the Town Clerk's Office until one year after expiration, and may be viewed by anyone making a request. Copies are currently available for 20¢ a page.
Does the filing of a business certificate protect me from others using the same name?
No. The protection of a trademark (word, name, symbol or device) in Massachusetts is accomplished through the Secretary of State's Office. CLICK HERE to go to the State's website.
Other information about starting a business in Massachusetts can be found on the State's website at www.mass.gov.


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When the Castle Peak wildfire flared up north of Eagle in late June, the blaze sparked a spirit of local kinship for victims of Colorado's devastating High Park and Waldo Canyon fires.
On Saturday, the Eagle Chamber of Commerce hopes that spirit will transform to dollars during the Colorado Wildfires Relief Super Sale.
The event is planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in front of Eagle Town Hall. It is planned as a communitywide rummage sale with proceeds split between the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross. In addition to the rummage sale, Broadway shops and restaurants will host sidewalk sales and specials with a portion of the proceeds dedicated to the fund-raiser.
"We have gotten quite a lot of donations, a lot of clothing items," said event organizer Michelle Friedman of NRC 260. "We have also received 10 to 15 items for a silent auction.
The silent action will be set up alongside the rummage sale and will include golf packages from the Adam's Rib, Eagle Ranch and Gypsum Creek courses. The auction will be open until 2 p.m.
In addition to the rummage sale donations, Friedman noted the town of Eagle, RED Development and Ed Woodland and Associates have made cash donations to the fund-raiser. Signature Signs and Copy Plus have provided in-kind donations.
Anyone who wants to donate items for the rummage sale can still do so until 5 p.m. Friday, July 27. Bring donations to Eagle Town Hall. For additional information about the event, call (970) 328-1978.


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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for ensuring sound financial stewardship as well as providing value-added analyses that provide insight into the financial implications of program decisions. CFO activities include accounting operations and reporting, managerial cost accounting, budget formulation and execution, financial systems and management, and internal controls.
The CFO oversees the operations of three divisions (Accounting, Budget, and Financial Systems) and an Internal Controls Manager. The office is led by Chief Financial Officer Tom Carroll.
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What Matters Most When It Comes to Exercise: Quality or Quantity?
By The FIRM Master Instructor Amanda Gantt
This is a popular question, especially for those of us who have hit the inevitable plateau with our personal fitness goals. Is it possible to achieve your goals with intense workouts three days a week, instead of less-intense workouts five days a week? I believe the answer is YES! However, you're going to have to exercise smarter (and harder) in order to see results.
Our schedules are hectic and our personal time is limited. If you are currently struggling to maintain a five-day-a-week fitness regimen, you may want to consider dropping back to working out only three days a week, as this can provide you with the time and results you need, provided that you commit to intense, total-body workouts — and that you give 100-percent effort.


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A majestic sunrise never seems to last long enough, warming and waking the earth with a burst of brilliance only reserved for the earliest part of day. This Blu-ray collection, however, holds almost three hours of breathtaking morning beauty to be discovered again and again. From the geysers of Yellowstone to the grassy rivers of the Everglades, you'll witness the miracle of sweeping landscapes brought to life by the promise of a new day. Come witness that magical place where the steam rising from the water meets the rays of the sun, and feel for yourself the radiance of the dawn.
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The Corning Museum of Glass will hold "Welcoming Chinese Visitors: Strategies for Success" seminar from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10.
In 2012, the Museum welcomed more than 130,000 visitors from Chinese tour groups and offers demonstrations and tour maps translated into Mandarin, and other amenities for the Chinese tourists. The seminar will give area businesses an overview of the Chinese market and ideas on how to best service the market.
The cost is $60 in advance, or $69 at the door. The fee includes a $10 lunch voucher at the Museum's cafe.
For more information visit www.cmog.org/tourismevent.
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Plum Puddin' wrote: And you believe him?
MCGF wrote: Vetoing the NDAA would not have been "political suicide." That is apologetic bullshit. The president who took out Bin Laden and most of the Al-Qaeda leadership is simply not vulnerable to the "soft on terrorism" smear.
I agree though; the real fury should be directed towards Democratic legislators who voted for this crock of shit.


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The East Mississippi Community College basketball teams tipped off the new calendar year by sweeping visiting East Central Community College Tuesday night at Keyes T. Currie Coliseum on the Scooba campus. The home-standing EMCC Lady Lions snapped an eight-game losing skid with a 67-60 triumph over the Lady Warriors, while the short-handed Lions breezed to a 91-75 victory over the winless ECCC men in the nightcap.
In the women's contest, head coach Sharon Thompson's EMCC women overcame a 36-27 halftime deficit and outscored East Central 40-24 in the second half to pick up their first victory since Nov. 3. The Lady Lions trailed the entire first half, going down by 11 points a couple of times midway through the half. After EMCC trimmed the margin to two points (24-22) on a Janay Townsel 3-pointer with around four minutes left until the break, the visitors outscored the Lady Lions 12-5 the rest of the half to take the nine-point halftime advantage.
The EMCC women came out hot from the field in the second stanza, taking their first lead of the contest (40-39) on a Takera Mitchell 3-pointer seven minutes into the half. After Xzandra Dowd's trey briefly reclaimed the lead (45-42) for the visitors at the 11:00 mark, the Lady Lions scored 10 unanswered points to move ahead 52-45 with 7:30 remaining in regulation.
The Lady Warriors initially cut the deficit to four points with three subsequent free throws over the next minute of play. However, they would not get any closer than five points for the remaining six minutes, as the EMCC women would go on to claim their second victory of the campaign.
Improving their field-goal shooting from 31 percent over the game's first 20 minutes to 47 percent in the second half, the 2-9 Lady Lions featured very balanced scoring on the night. Freshman guard Nockeyia Qualls, of Forest, led the way with a season-high 14 points, followed by Quitman's Dajah McCarty and Mitchell, of Wayne County, with 11 and 10 points, respectively. West Point's Wilma Davis and Leah Isabelle, of Pass Christian, each added nine points for the winners.
Falling to 4-8 on the year, the Lady Warriors received a game-high 18 points from Jakela Johnson, while Dowd added a dozen points for the visitors.
Coming off a fourth-place team finish in the post-Christmas Fiesta Bowl Junior College Shootout in Mesa, Ariz., in which they had seven players ejected from their third and final game of the tourney against host Mesa for leaving the team bench during a minor on-court altercation, head coach Mark White's troops had to forge through the East Central game with only six available players. Those seven missing players, including leading scorer and rebounder Jarekious Bradley, No. 3 team scorer Micah Walker and starting point guard Nick Giles, were serving the initial outing of their two-game suspension, which will also include Thursday's matchup at rival Meridian Community College.
Despite being undermanned, the home-standing Lions managed to grab a double-digit lead (21-11) eight minutes into the contest. Following a 3-pointer by East Central's Chris Rhoney, EMCC freshman guard Jacolby Mobley scored the game's next nine points to make it a 30-14 contest midway through the opening half. The Lions' cushion ballooned to as many as 24 points on a Trey Brown driving baseline dunk before settling with a comfortable 53-30 halftime spread.
EMCC's lead pretty much stayed around the 20-point margin for the majority of the second half. Only a pair of 3-pointers by East Central's Rhoney and Walter Evans in the waning moments of the contest kept the game from being a 20-point affair.
Battling cramps toward the end of the game, Mobley, a former Starkville High School product, finished with a season-high 35 points and eight assists for the 7-4 Lions. Fellow freshman Mack Foster, of West Bolivar High School, also reached a season best with 19 points, while sophomores Trey Brown, of Brandon, and Noxubee County's Earnest Hunter followed with 13 points apiece.
Dropping their 12th decision of the season in as many outings, the visiting Warriors were led by Rhoney's 23 points. Jamere Eichelberger and Aquill Baynard followed with 12 points each.
The 16-point triumph by the Lions marked their 11th consecutive series win over East Central, including an 82-72 road win over the Warriors a month ago, dating back to the 2008-09 campaign.
The East Mississippi basketball teams hit the road to take on rival Meridian Community College Thursday evening. A 6 p.m. women's game will be followed by an 8 p.m. men's contest at MCC's Graham Gymnasium. Both games are slated to be video-streamed live on EMCC's Ustream channel at www.ustream.tv/channel/emcc-basketball, which can be easily accessed through the school's newly launched athletics website, www.EMCCAthletics.com.


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CORPUS CHRISTI – Hameed Ali has been named the GoIslanders.com Student-Athlete of the Week, presented by Pepsi. Ali earned the award after posting a week of career highs in a pair of hard-fought road losses.
The sophomore matched his career-best with 15 points and set a new high with four steals against Denver. Then, at Utah State, he posted a career-best seven assists without a turnover to lead the Islanders, adding 10 points. Ali has started every game for the Islanders this season.
Ali and the men's basketball team returns to action on Sunday, Nov. 25, when they will take on the University of Houston on Stripes Court at the American Bank Center. Tip time is set for 2 p.m. CT, and the game will be televised live on Comcast Sports Net-Houston.
Keep up-to-date with GoIslanders.com each week to see who is named the GoIslanders.com Student-Athlete of the week, presented by Pepsi. Also, for the latest information, follow Islanders Athletics on Twitter (@Go_Islanders) and Facebook (Islanders Athletics).
2012-13 GoIslanders.com Student-Athlete of the week, presented by Pepsi Weekly Winners:
9-5-12: Shannon Hullum, Volleyball
9-11-12: Ivy Baresh, Volleyball
9-18-12: Tyger Holt, Volleyball
9-25-12: Peter Nagy, Men's Tennis and Maider Martin, Women's Tennis
10-2-12: Peter Nagy, Men's Tennis
10-9-12: Shannon Hullum, Volleyball
10-16-12: Vanessa Johnson, Women's Golf
10-23-12: Odon Barta, Men's Tennis
10-30-12: Patrick Kimeli, Men's Cross Country and BreAnna Briggs, Women's Cross Country
11-6-12: Micah Nolan, Volleyball
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OAKLAND -- Despite Mayor Jean Quan's assertion on a sports radio program, the crown prince of Dubai has not partnered with developers to build sports stadiums and an entertainment center at the Oakland Coliseum complex, city officials said Friday.
Oakland's mayor caused a stir Thursday during an interview on 95.7 The Game when she announced that developers working on Coliseum City "are partnered literally with the prince of Dubai, who is next in line to lead Dubai. And they have capital."
Quan refused to discuss her comments Friday, but acknowledged through her spokesman, Sean Maher, that the crown prince had not partnered on the deal.
Maher said one of the developers does have connections to high-ranking officials in Dubai, "but that the crown prince of Dubai is not involved in the Coliseum project."
The crown prince of Dubai, an oil-rich Persian Gulf emirate, is 31-year-old Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. His father, the ruling emir, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has a net worth in excess of $4 billion, according to Forbes.
The inclusion of Dubai's future ruler would have lent credence to the mayor's claims about the viability of the multibillion-dollar development, which could include new stadiums for both the Oakland Raiders and Oakland A's, as well as a hotel, shops and homes.
The mayor has come under fire for misrepresenting crime stats and Oakland police staffing, but city officials fear this mistake could complicate a major project.
"You just don't throw the crown prince's name out there and say he's in a deal when he's not," said Councilman Larry Reid, who sits on the coliseum's oversight board."I think it makes it harder for the people who are shopping the deal out there and trying to save these sports franchises."
City leaders discussed Quan's comments Friday with its development partners. They were told to be "as careful as possible in terms of not wanting to overstate where we are before we're there," City Administrator Fred Blackwell said.
Quan unveiled the Coliseum City concept two years ago in hopes of drumming up private investment for new sports facilities to keep Oakland's three teams from moving elsewhere.
For a year, there was little progress, but last October, the city signed up a new development team composed of Colony Capital, the world's third largest private real estate company, and Hayah Holdings, a firm headed by Dubai-based businessman Rashid Al Malik.
On the radio show Thursday, Quan indicated that the crown prince of Dubai was partnered with Hayah.
It is unusual for the crown prince's name to be brought up in connection with business activities, said Jim Krane, a Persian Gulf Specialist at Rice University's Baker Institute.
"If this was something he wanted to keep quiet for some reason, it might not have been appropriate to use his name," Krane said.
Even with an infusion of cash from the Middle East, Coliseum City would face many challenges. In an interview last month, Blackwell said that a proposed Raiders stadium faces a $500 million to $600 million funding shortfall. And, at this point, the A's only want a long-term lease extension while still hoping to get Major League Baseball's permission to move to San Jose.
The project is predicated on private developers being able to make enough money from hotel, housing and retail development to offset the costs of the stadiums. Economists have been dubious about its viability, and the city has turned to the Persian Gulf region, where, Krane said, governments have been willing to bankroll unprofitable projects that improve their reputation in the U.S.
Krane said Dubai is less willing than some of its wealthier neighbors such as Qatar and Abu Dhabi, to finance the most financially questionable projects. He also said a lot of people in the region misrepresent themselves as having access to top officials.
"I would take all this stuff with a bit of skepticism," he said. "These countries' governments sign (deals) all the time that don't go anywhere. That said, they do build a lot of crazy projects that other folks in the world would never touch."
Contact Matthew Artz at 510-208-6435.


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William (Bud, Bill) and Pearl (Winter) Besecker of McPherson will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary with a reception from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church of McPherson.
They were married June 17, 1948, at Trinity Lutheran Church in McPherson.
William worked at N.C.R.A. for 43 and a half years. He was a senior electronics and instrumentation technician. Pearl was a waitress at many cafes, and also worked at Hesston Corporation and Sterling Drug of McPherson.
They have three children: Bob and Peggy of Benton, Wis.; Pamela and Van Bacon of Canton; and Judy and Russ Jennings of Lakin. They have 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Cards may be sent to t hem at 817 N. High Dr., McPherson, KS 67460. No gifts please, your presence is your gift to us.
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DEAR JOAN: We would like to know if pet insurance is a good thing to have, and if so, what are a couple of reputable companies.
Our adorable cat passed away of old age a couple of years ago, and we know how expensive veterinary bills are toward the pets end of life. In the near future we would like to give two senior cats from a pet shelter a loving home. Would pet insurance cover veterinary bills and do pet clinics accept pet insurance?
Nancy M.
South Bay
DEAR NANCY: That's a difficult question. If your pet develops a serious illness or has a catastrophic accident, then yes, insurance is a good thing to have. If your pet is healthy throughout his or her life, then you may feel that you've wasted a lot of money on monthly premiums. It's sort of a gamble, as are many things involving insurance.
I can't really give you an opinion on what you should do, and I'm concerned that if I mention a particular company it might come off as an endorsement. So instead, I'll just give you some guidelines to consider.
You'll need to ask about monthly premiums, co-pays, limits on payments, exclusions, prescription coverage and what steps you have to take to make a claim. The price you'll pay will be based on several things, including the deductible you choose and possibly the age of the animal.
Most companies won't insure a pet that has a pre-existing condition, or cover treatment for conditions that are common in certain breeds, including congenital and chronic illnesses. Many companies also have an age limit, which could mean your older cats won't qualify, or that you would pay higher premiums.
Just like with human insurance, the insurance company determines a fair-market price, so to speak, on certain illnesses or injuries. For example, let's say your cat breaks a leg and the vet bill is $500. The insurance company has a maximum amount it will pay for treatment of a broken leg. If the amount is lower, say $300, then you are responsible for the rest.
There are pros and cons to having the insurance, and you'll need to get all of the facts to determine whether it's a good buy for you, or if you'd be better off just setting aside some money in savings every month to help cover costs.
There are several pet insurance companies out there. You can see how they stacked up by reading the research Consumer Reports has done at www.consumerreports.org.
Halloween fundraiser
The Friends of the Palo Alto Animal Shelter is throwing a fundraising Dog-O-Ween party, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Bowl at Rinconada Park in Palo Alto.
You can win some cool prizes in various dog costume contests. You can dress up, too. Admission is free but donations are welcome to benefit Palo Alto Animal Services, Palo Alto's local animal shelter, veterinary clinic and animal control base. For more information, go to www.pafriends.org.
Cleanup time
Our friends at the Hungry Owl Project in Novato (www.hungryowl.org) remind us that October and November are the best times to clean out owl boxes.
Owls are least likely to be nesting now, although it's not guaranteed. Use caution. It's important for the owl's health to have a clean box for nesting.
Contact Joan Morris at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow her at Twitter.com/AskJoanMorris.


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Like ever-changing marketplaces, Janet Eickelman Elich keeps stepping up to meet the challenges of personal reinvention.As an artist and interior designer, Janet is consistently changing her dramatic offerings.The Pueblo native and East High School graduate, now 50, and the mother of two creative daughters, came to Summit County in 1984 after getting her art education at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.Those girls, Della, 23, a Summit High grad, is living and working in Denver while attending Metropolitan State University of Denver and studying integrative health; Clare, 19, who attended the Vail Mountain School, is a sophomore at the College of Charleston, in South Carolina, majoring in vocal performance.Janet's mother, Rosemary, is 92 and "still going strong" as the matriarch of the Eickelman family of six siblings.When she first arrived here, Janet worked as a graphic designer for the Ten Mile Times.In 1992, she opened the Frisco Main Street eclectic shop, The Juniper Tree, and hired Jan Shackelford, who owns the thriving business today.That change allowed Janet to move more into interior design and the faux painting movement, a creative layering of paints, which result in making a room a piece of art.Like often is the case with artistic types, Janet is reluctant to promote herself in the public.At the urging of Summit County Arts Exhibit Committee Board (SCAECB) activist Sandy Greenhut, Janet is showing her works at the County Commons in Frisco.The 2013 Artists Speaker Series kicks off Sunday, at 4 p.m., and features Janet's works in a show she has titled "Backdrop to Life." It's free and open to the public. "Janet did not want to display her work, but I made her hang her work," says Sandy. "She is very shy and does not like to toot her own horn."Janet has served on the SCAECB for several years now and is responsible for hanging all our exhibits at the County Commons.In chairing the SCAEC scholarship committee, Janet is responsible for the selection of deserving high school students who plan on majoring in art in college."Janet is so very creative with a wild imagination as she painted the mural on the fence in Frisco for Fall For The Arts weekend in September 2012," notes Sandy.The mural is in honor of Candice VanRunkle, co-owner of Breck's Bay Street Co., who donated the image."The show at the County Commons illustrates a part of my business I'm now calling nomadic walls," explains Janet."So many times I've created finishes that need to stay with the home. On The Summit, home ownership turns quite often and walls get painted over. These canvases can go with the owner. It's also good to change a room's look and the canvases can be put up and taken down with the owner's whim."I'd like to incorporate using plaster on the pieces in the future to get more texture and layering within the canvas," she remarks. "These works represent all the layering that goes on within our lives."The natural wall is where my business is going. Moving to non-toxic materials and natural clay plasters, while wall glazing, murals, and wallpapers are still a large part of my work," she adds.Janet's largest recent project was an American clay plaster installation in a home in Breckenridge built by Rock Ridge Builders. "This was a one-coat finish that provided the home with walls that control humidity, filter the air, provide sound buffering qualities and are easy to repair," she notes. "The finish was sprayed, allowing the crew to finish in five days - it's the wave of the future."One of her clients was Texas billionaire Ross Perot, who has a residence in the Vail Valley."He's quite a character," Janet says.See Janet's works at these sites:www.thenaturalwall.com & www.janetelich.com. ***That recently mentioned benefit to help recording artist Leon Joseph Littlebird with his leukemia medical costs is slated for Jan. 30, at the Lord of the Mountains Church in Dillon, starting at 5 p.m., with a silent auction, snacks and music.Leon says he is doing well.***In some sad news to report, Hey, Spike! has received info on two passings:Etta Guenther, formerly of Frisco, late of Ridgeway, who had been suffering from Lupus for many years. She and husband, John, built a large home at Second and Teller and were active in the development of Copper Mountain.And Sherril Drumright of Alma, a former longtime executive assistant at The Village in Breckenridge, died Jan. 3, from cancer. She is survived by husband, Don "Duck," of the family home.Our thoughts and condolences go out to both families.***Miles F. Porter IV, nicknamed "Spike," a Coloradan since 1949, is an Army veteran, former Climax miner, graduate of Adams State College and a local since 1982. An award-winning investigative reporter, he and wife Mary E. Staby owned newspapers here for 20 years. Email your social-biz info to firstname.lastname@example.com.
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A U.S. proposal to let Internet providers charge Netflix, Google and other companies for faster connections to subscribers set off a firestorm among consumer advocates who say it may doom the open Internet.
Service providers such as AT&T and Comcast would be able to negotiate deals with content makers such as Netflix and Amazon.com for preferential connections to consumers' televisions and computers, according to a proposal being pitched by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler.
"Netflix is not interested in a fast lane; we're interested in safeguarding an open Internet for our members," Christopher Libertelli, vice president of government affairs for the largest video-subscription service, said in a statement.
Wheeler defended the proposal in a blog post Thursday, saying it doesn't abandon the FCC's Internet fairness policy. Advocacy groups including Public Knowledge and Free Press that have supported rules to prevent Internet-service providers from unfairly blocking or slowing Web traffic -- known as "net neutrality" -- objected.
"Pay-for-priority schemes will be a disaster for startups, nonprofits and everyday Internet users who cannot afford these unnecessary tolls," Craig Aaron, president of Free Press, said in an e-mailed statement. He called the proposal "a convoluted path that won't protect Internet users."
Court Rejection
The FCC has been seeking to replace a rule rejected in January by a U.S. court. The regulation required companies that provide businesses and consumers high-speed Internet service over wires, or broadband, to treat Web traffic equally and didn't let them charge for faster or more-reliable access.
As it passed the now-voided rule in 2010 on a party-line vote, the FCC said pay-for-priority arrangements that favor some traffic "could cause great harm to innovation and investment" on the Internet.
Sen. Edward Markey, D-Massachusetts, who sits on the Commerce committee, said different speeds contradict the essence of the Internet and its level playing field.
"The Internet's rules of the road must not open up fast lanes to those who can pay, leaving others stuck in traffic," Markey said in an e-mailed statement.
Wheeler said he will send the proposal to the five-member agency today, push for a preliminary vote next month, and wants to have a rule in place by the end of the year.
The FCC will test any proposed deals for harm to competition and consumers, an FCC official, who asked for anonymity to discuss the proposal, told reporters on a conference call Thursday.
Wheeler said in his blog post that the proposal he's delivering to the agency will bar Internet-service providers such as AT&T and Verizon Communications Inc. from blocking legal content. It also requires the companies to disclose their policies to subscribers and users and prevents them from acting "in a commercially unreasonable manner to harm the Internet, including favoring the traffic from an affiliated entity."
Companies pushing for open-Internet protections have included largest search-engine provider Google, largest Internet retailer Amazon and biggest online-subscription video provider Netflix. They are part of the Internet Association, which in an April 3 filing told the FCC the agency should adopt enforceable rules so their services won't be unfairly blocked, "explicitly or implicitly."
Michael Weinberg, vice president of the policy group Public Knowledge, said Wheeler's proposal "is not net neutrality." The FCC is inviting service providers "to pick winners and losers," Weinberg said in an emailed statement.
Former FCC Commissioner Michael Copps said in a statement the proposal is "a huge step backwards and must be stopped."
"If the Commission subverts the Open Internet by creating a fast lane for the 1 percent and slow lanes for the 99 percent, it would be an insult to both citizens and to the promise of the Net," said Copps, who now serves as a special adviser to Common Cause's Media and Democracy Reform Initiative.
"Absent net neutrality, the Internet could turn into a high-priced private toll road that would be inaccessible to the next generation of visionaries," Gene Sperling, then-director of the National Economic Council, and Todd Park, U.S. chief technology officer, said in a Feb. 18 blog post.


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'The Blacklist' Recap, Season 1, Episode 6, 'Gina Zanetakos'
In case you have been missing it, there has been a great conversation each week in comment section of these "The Blacklist" recaps. We've been getting dozens of folks posting theories about what is happening on the show, especially as it relates to Red and Liz's relationship.
So, to honor the fine folks making contributions there, I am going to post the "theory of the week" each week right here before the recap. This week's theory comes from "Nic" who really paid attention when Red was talking about his mysterious "adversary" last week. Nic thinks the Adversary is someone who had Red's wife and daughter killed 20 years ago (and had the Stewmaster dispose of their bodies). What's more, Nic theorizes that the Adversary is connected to Liz, perhaps he is her real father, and that Red's interest in Liz stems from her connection to the Adversary. Pretty cool, eh?
As for last week's episode, it concluded with a bang as we saw Tom and Liz standing over the secret box that contained Tom's fake documents, money, and gun.
This week's episode begins in Germany, where a man in black leather is working to repair a car. A woman approaches him and the man demonstrates he can use the car to blow up a dirty nuclear bomb. The woman says she wants one just like it—loaded with nuclear material – in 36 hours.
In DC, Tom and Liz are having a fight. Tom cannot believe that Liz did not tell him when she discovered the box of passports and stuff. Tom has no idea how this all got here. He says, "What do you think, I'm Bond… Tom Bond?" He angrily says, "If you think I am guilty call the FBI." She starts to dial the phone, hesitates and then he says, "Make the call." He knows the only way to prove to her that he is not a spy is to let the FBI go through their lives.
The FBI comes and arrests Tom. At the blacksite where Liz works, she tells Tom, "Just tell them the truth." They take him away.
FBI Director Cooper comes to talk Liz. He says that in light of Tom's mysterious situation, he is having doubts about how Liz is connected to Red and what she may be hiding. He puts her on leave.
Liz goes to meet Red. He tells her about a woman named Gina Zanetakos who engages in corporate espionage and even terrorism. Red says Gina is Tom's lover.
Red goes to meet with Dir. Cooper. Red wants Liz reinstated. He threatens Dir. Cooper with something about Cooper's past in Kuwait. Cooper brings Liz back to active duty to investigate Gina, the terrorist.
We see Gina in a hotel room with a Middle Eastern-looking man. The man shows her some papers and she ins pleased. She kills the man with a drug in his neck. She then plans drugs on the floor to make it look like an overdose. Gina is trying to leave the crime scene when Liz and Agent Ressler arrive. Ressler accidentally ends up on an elevator with Gina and she beats him up. She escapes but Ressler gets her phone. The FBI uses the phone to figure out that Gina is planning to set off a dirty bomb, but they don't know where.
The FBI continues to question Tom. His story about why he was in Boston at the Angel Station hotel is not checking out. Liz believes him though. She realizes that Gina was at Angel Station the same time she and Tom were.
The FBI raids the apartment Gina was using and finds evidence that she is an assassin. Liz thinks she killed the Russian spy Tom is suspected of killing. But, they also find a picture of Tom too. A picture that makes it appear Tom knows Gina.
Liz is upset and goes to visit Red. She does not know who to trust. He says she can trust him.
The FBI needs Red to help them find the German bomb-maker, a man named Maxwell. That means they need Liz to get Red to help. Red goes to Germany to talk to Maxwell. Max tells them that the bomb is built into a car.
The FBI is moving in on Gina. They have her surrounded in a DC-area park. It is not at all clear how they found her but I guess we are supposed to think that Red got Max to give her up. Gina runs into a public restroom and somehow the FBI loses her except for Liz. The two women get in a fight in the restroom. Gina pulls a knife and is about to get Liz when Agent Ressler shoots her. She looks like she is dying which means they will not be able to find the dirty bomb.
Liz angrily confronts Ressler back at FBI HQ. She's mad he shot her. But, back on the subject of the bomb, Liz and Red are able to figure out that the dirty nuke is at the port of Houston. It is designed to shut down Houston and allow a company that controls ports in New Orleans to make a mint.
In Houston, Liz figures out that the Middle-Eastern man killed earlier was the key. He was a Turkish diplomat and was being used to bring the bomb into the country as diplomatic cargo. They find the nuclear car, but do not know how to deactivate the bomb.
They figure out the only way to contain the radiation is to drive the car into the water. Ressler makes like a hero and just barely saves the day. No one seems to care about the water being radiated.
The FBI goes to talk to Gina. They offer her a deal in exchange for her testimony. She tells them that she killed the Russian double-agent and that she was hired to do so by Red. She also says she has no idea who Tom is. The FBI sets Tom free. He and Liz have a tearful reunion. Tom then recognizes one of Red's associates as someone who helped set him up.
Liz goes to see Red. She's mad. She says Red arranged everything to frame Tom. He denies it all and insists that Tom is still pulling the wool over Liz's eyes. She tells him she is sick of his obsession with her. "Go to Hell," she tells Red and she storms out.
We get another peek at the men who have planted the cameras all over Liz and Tom's house. One of the men makes a crack about wanting to watch the make-up sex. The man with the Apple admits he does not know what is really going on with Tom, but says it is clear Tom does not work for Red.
And the episode is over!
For every answer, this show gives us two new mysteries. Things that we think are true are shown to be lies. What fun!! So, after the past several episodes making Tom look like a bad guy and Red seem honest, we get one that completely flips the story. But, do you think Tom is just an innocent teacher or is he hiding something? Who are those men watching Tom and Liz's house? And did Red really set Tom up? Ohhh, this sure is a fun show to watch!
Now it is your turn — get that comment section going! I'll be looking for anyone who can top Nic's excellent observations and theories from last week.
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Overall I enjoyed the race. This was my 3rd half, and I must admit I wasn't expecting such 2 large hills at the end. The bridge at mile 12 was BRUTAL. Even runners who appeared to be in far better physical condition than myself walked it (I saw at elast one young lady just stop under a tree near the bottom of the bridge; medical staff was helping her as I passed up). I realize Nashville is quite a hilly city, but maybe two big hills close to the end is a little too much for even GOOD athletes.
Also, I was disappointed with the food and the goody bag - would like to have seen breakfast sandwiches replace the sweet muffins; the goody bag was cute, but empty. Hopefully, there will be more vendors will be provide goodies as the event continues and grows. I was glad to see that not many guys running the race. I plan to do it again next year.
This was my first race ever. I did the 5K. We had a group of girls who have never ran before we trained for the 5K and we had a great time. We are from the Nashville area so we are used to the hills and trained for them. I loved that there was some music playing along the end of the run. I loved that there was people positioned cheering everyone on..it felt nice to be cheered even if it was just a 5K. I will do this race next year for sure...but maybe...just maybe will try the half.
This was my first race ever. I did the 5K. We had a group of girls who have never ran before we trained for the 5K and we had a great time. We are from the Nashville area so we are used to the hills and trained for them. I loved that there was some music playing along the end of the run. I loved that there was people positioned cheering everyone on..it felt nice to be cheered even if it was just a 5K. I will do this race next year for sure...but maybe...just maybe will try the half.
The Women's Half Marathon in Nashville was an energetic and well organized event from the training plans to the post race celebration. Thanks to all the volunteers at all stages of the event. During the event, water stops were perfectly placed. The bike team riding support was incredibly encouraging. The 2010 The Women's Half Marathon in Nashville was my third 13.1 event and is worth a return trip.
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I loved it! fun people and lots of support...I loved the biking folks who were always checking up on us! The hills were killers but it was a great challenge and I felt all that much more accomplished after I did it! Maybe a bit more garbage control at the end and avoid an aid station on a downhill...I use that to make up for lost time on the uphills! Great job!
This was my 3rd half and I was very excited. Loved the medal, the bag was so cute, shirts were cute, expo was nice etc. I am like everyone else the hills were nuts. All of them I made it through just fine till the last 2 at the end. The one on 2nd was bad enough but didn't expect the bridge. Not sure if we can get around that for next year but that would be awesome lol!!!!! But over all, great experience. The cheering and people calling your name was great! More music through out the course next year would be awesome too!!! Thanks for all you did to make this event happen in my home town!!!!
This was a great race, and I'm glad I did it. It was EXTREMELY hilly, and I think more notice about how hilly it was should have been given. I actually like a "tough" race, so it was great for me, but in other hilly races I've been in (e.g. Moon Pie 10 miler in Bell Buckle) they give extensive warning about how hilly it is. Particularly brutal were the hills on mile 11 and mile 12.5.
I was pleasantly surprised for how many people were out there cheering for the first time this race has been run. I will certainly run again in the future. Great job!!
I enjoyed the run but was not aware there would be so many hills. The hills at the end were a true challenge and I would have preferred a different ending that was not such a challenge. I also would have enjoyed more spectators, band, etc. for the last mile of the run. The only other suggestion for improvement would be to have water available directly after the GU. I swallowed the GU and was alarmed to find that the water was about .25 of a mile after. All in all a great half!
This was my first half and it was a blast. I loved the fact it was mostly women so it was not overly intimidating. Loved the support all of the women gave each other! The expo was a lot of fun, the shirt was great, and the medal is fantastic. I will say that the "ultimate goodie bag" shouldn't be hyped as ultimate. It was just an average goodie bag that was kind of cute. The hills were a killer, especially for the many women that made this their first half...but all the more awesome once I crossed the finish line!
This was my first half marathon. I loved it. The water stations were in perfect places. Of course the hills were a surprise, but with it being my first I didn't really know what to expect anyway.
I enjoyed the race very much....however, when I turned the corner and faced that horrible mountain (the bridge) near the end, well.....I don't have the words. I tried to run the whole thing...but couldn't...and I trained on hills. I would like to see a better end. Loved the water and gatorade and at the perfect times!!
I was very surprised that there were such large hills at the very end of the half marathon. It was a really hard course and took a lot of stamina to just finish. the goodie bags were cute but almost empty, I would not call them ulitmate by any means.I don't think I will come back to this race next year. I will stick to the flatter courses. Too hilly for me.
Loved the race! Thought it was awesome! If I was to make one change it would be to let people pick up their goody bags on race day-some of us just couldn't make it before then and didn't know anyone else going! Besides that, thanks for all your hard work in making it a very enjoyable race.
I was unable to run in the race however did go to pickup my bib and goodie bag..Even though I have a walking boot since I broke my toe.. The way the expo was set up you had to go through everything and then pick up your shirt, by the time I had finished going through everything I had forgotten that I needed to pick it up. I really wanted my shirt since I couldnt run the race but after paying to park and driving 20 minutes one way I couldnt return to get it later. I think in the future you should keep the shirts and the bags at the front of the expo so we don't get side tracked and forget to get are shirts.
Overall I had a great experience participating in the Women's Half Marathon. It was my first half marathon and I have absolutely no regrets with my choice.
Things I loved:
*The FaceBook page was an awesome way to connect with other racers. The people on the page were so helpful and encouraging. As a first-timer it really made me feel like I had people cheering me on. I even gained to FB friends out of the experience.
*Communication from the race organizer. I mailed my payment to avoid paying the fees on active.com and was able to communicate via email to confirm receipt and ask questions.
*Organization. Some people were annoyed by the corrals but it didn't bother me. I heard someone say the street was too narrow but I didn't mind it b/c the atmosphere was awesome. It's all about perspective. The water/gatorade stations seemed to appear just when I needed them (like an oasis in a desert!). The dancers, music and supporters were also in just the right spots. Just as I was rounding mile 10 a group was dancing to "Walk It Out" and made me smile--even with an aching ankle. The loop around was awesome b/c I got to see my friend who was a couple of miles ahead of me.
*Name on the bib. It was sooooo cool to hear my name announced as I crossed the finish line. And supporters could cheer for me by name. I even cheered on a couple of people behind me (at the turn-around).
*Post-Race Party. Best selection of after race items I've had to date. Loved the tables with the white cover and pink ribbon.
Things that could be improved:
*The "Ultimate" Goodie Bag was a bit of a let down. I loved the bag itself and the tshirt but it would have been nice to get some other items or even better samples. *The Expo space was a bit cramped.
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Brangelina rosé: Last year, a major Hollywood power couple's first vintage of French rosé sold out in five hours and landed them on Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines -- No. 84 -- and the only rosé to make the list. Well, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have done it again. The 2013 Jolie-Pitt & Perrin Cotes de Provence Rosé Miraval went on sale earlier this month and promptly sold out. There are rumors that the wine will be available for $20 in select wine shops later this month, but at press time, we were unable to confirm.
According to Spectator, the Miraval bottling, made with the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel, is pretty much the most anticipated release of a rosé ever. The wine is a blend of cinsault, grenache, syrah and white grape rolle (vermentino). Last year, Perrin & Fils general manager Marc Perrin told Spectator that Pitt and Jolie participated in the blending sessions for the first wine and helped design the label and bottle. The château, which sits on 1,000 acres, is where Pink Floyd recorded the famed rock opera "The Wall" in 1979. Pitt and Jolie purchased the 35-room estate for an estimated $60 million in 2012.
Roll out the barrels: More than 120 Sonoma County wineries are preparing to open their cellar doors for two weekends of tasting young, unfinished wines in the barrel. Wine Road, Northern Sonoma County's annual Barrel Tasting event, runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 28 to March 2 and again March 7 to 9. Meet winemakers, sample wines from the barrel, purchase "futures" at a 25 to 30 percent discount and receive case lots 12 to 18 months later. Many of the wines are produced in such limited quantities that they are sold exclusively as "futures." Now that's cool. Locations include wineries in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River valleys. $40 per weekend. Details: www.wineroad.com.
Napa gets arty: The fourth annual Napa Valley Arts in April puts cabernet aside to celebrate the region's other creative pursuits. The variety of work on display at more than two dozen of the region's wineries spans media and subject matter, from Enice Heo's Neil Young-inspired series of painting assemblages at Jessup Cellars in Yountville to a valley-wide study of winery architecture, including a rare tour of Niebaum Mansion at Inglenook, better known as hallowed ground. Details: www.visitnapavalley.com/artsinapril.
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TRUCKEE, Calif. - Two people face possession of stolen property charges after they were arrested this week on suspicion of being involved in a rash of vehicle burglaries in the Tahoe Donner subdivision, officials said.
According to a Tuesday evening press release from the Truckee Police Department, several thefts deemed "crimes of opportunity" by officers occurred overnight from unlocked vehicles in Tahoe Donner during the Thanksgiving weekend. Items taken included electronics and personal property.
On Monday, the Placer County Sheriff's Office arrested Wiley Washam, of Truckee, on an unrelated matter, according to Truckee Police. During Placer's investigation, a detective noticed Washam was in possession of "a distinct property item" and notified Truckee Police detectives, who confirmed the item was recently stolen in Truckee.
Following additional information, detectives and officers searched a local residence in Truckee and recovered numerous stolen items, including pieces of identification belonging to victims, linking many of the Thanksgiving weekend theft cases to Washam.
The occupant of the residence searched, Brittany Nash, of Truckee, was found in possession of stolen property, according to Truckee Police. Nash was arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property, conspiracy and criminal activity while on bail.
Washam was additionally charged with possession of stolen property and conspiracy through Placer County, according to Truckee Police.
In the Tuesday press release, Truckee officers reminded residents to lock their doors and keep valuables out of sight.
"Theft is often a crime of opportunity, and when the opportunity is reduced, so too is the amount of theft," police said.


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The results of the Madelia Community Health Assessment Survey will be presented to the public at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 4th at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Madelia. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The health and well being of our community is a complex puzzle, and it is our mission to meet the needs of our community. Madelia Community Hospital & Clinic has partnered with the Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society at Minnesota State University-Mankato (MSU) to ensure that the needs of the community are addressed. The MSU nursing students surveyed residence of the Madelia area. They have analyzed the results and will present their findings during the presentation.
The Madelia Community Based Collaborative (MCBC) is partnering with community members to help improve the environment in which people live, work, and play. Information from the health assessment survey will be used to help identify the current and future needs of the residents of Madelia. The purpose of the MCBC is to enhance health, improve the quality of life, and empower Madelia community members.
Be a part of the puzzle and come to the presentation on December 4th at 10:30 a.m. For those that need a ride, the TMT bus is available. Madelia residents can arrange transportation by calling 642-3255 or stopping by the Hospital Front Desk.
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Brooke, Latonia and Rashonda representin at Savoy Restaurant in the Strip District
This week I am showing some love to those High School graduates that went to the prom and graduated. I also visited Savoy Restaurant in the Strip District, CJ's in the Strip District and Black Beauty Lounge in the Hill District. My first stop was at Savoy Restaurant where everyone came out to enjoy happy hour by listening to great music and eating delicious food.