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It's a debate over a power in Augusta's government. Commissioner Marion Williams called a rally on Wednesday against what he says in an attempt to reform the government. News 12 has more on this story.
There's just been one meeting with the current commission. But several key votes could take place at that meeting which could change Augusta's government in a major way. Commissioner Marion Williams says those changes will be bad news for the city.
"We've been hearing about people reaching out to us, there was never understanding that this reaching out was to stab us in the back," said Mallory Millender, Community leader.
Some called it a rally. Commissioner Marion Williams says it was a press conference to educate people about an attempt to reform Augusta's government.
"They waiting until after the election to the very last meeting to try and get this done, so the new commissioners wouldn't have any input," Williams said,
The meeting stems from a request made by Commissioner Andy Cheek to add several items to next week's commission agenda for a vote, including promoting Interim Fire Chief Howard Willis to permanent fire chief. And the highly debated issue of giving the mayor veto power. Williams says those changes go against the city's original consolidation bill.
"The charter has already setup our guidelines. We need to go stick to what the charter has set up unless we go back to the voters and let the voters decide that they want to change that," Williams said.
Williams says on a commission that's racially divided, giving the mayor a vote could mean an advantage for one side.
"If it's a green mayor and you got green commissioners, it's going to give the green mayor and commissioners the majority vote every time, that's not fair," Williams said.
"And the fact that we have two outgoing commissioners, black commissioners that might vote for this is a total affront to our community," said Barbara Gordon.
Despite speculation, Commissioner Bobby Hankerson says his vote won't be based on race.
"I think on all the issues. I give them a lot of thought and I weigh all the issues. I listen to everybody and then I vote according to my conscience and this coming Tuesday, I'll vote according to my conscience," Hankerson said.

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Definition of diffuse in English:
- It works efficiently to create and diffuse purchasing power throughout the economy and disseminate liquidity throughout the financial system.
- It has diffused a wider lack of confidence on the part of investors and consumers, accentuating the trend towards recession.
- But slowly, in the course of time the proletarian agenda of the communist parties is also diffusing rapidly.
- During such movement, oil molecules diffused into the cytoplasm of both palisade and spongy cells.
- The interior of channel-forming membrane proteins contains a column of water molecules through which protons and other small ions can diffuse across the membrane.
- Unfortunately, the majority of cancer deaths are due to metastases from malignant cells that have stealthily diffused into adjacent tissues and into organs far from the primary.
- The fourth side is screened by lightweight wattle wall that gently diffuses the harsh light.
- It's refreshing these days to be reminded how good film can be when film-makers don't plane every rough edge and diffuse each harsh ray of sun, like make-over artists gone berserk.
- Upstairs, etched glass light wells diffuse luminance into the restaurant and glazed screens enclose private rooms.
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- The new threats were going to be diffuse, spread out, springing up wholly formed from unexpected quarters.
- By the time of the Civil War, a black fiddle tradition, which still exists in some regions of the Southeast today, was diffuse through that area.
- In general, signs of focal or diffuse inflammation superior to the spinal cord were mild.
- Condylomata represent a focal manifestation of a diffuse infection and occur in only a minority of those infected with HPV.
- Bronchocentric granulomatosis can present radiologically as a single mass, as multiple masses, or as a more diffuse disease.
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- Today, the term has something of a diffuse meaning.
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The verbs diffuse and defuse sound similar but have different meanings. Diffuse means, broadly, 'disperse', while the non-literal meaning of defuse is 'reduce the danger or tension in'. Thus sentences such as Cooper successfully diffused the situation are regarded as incorrect, while Cooper successfully defused the situation would be correct. However, such uses of diffuse are widespread, and can make sense: the image in, for example, only peaceful dialogue between the two countries could diffuse tension is not of making a bomb safe but of reducing something dangerous to particles and dispersing them harmlessly.
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- Clinically the tongue appeared diffusely bulky and somewhat irregular (in part because of prior surgical excisions) but exhibited normal color, texture, and movement.
- This finding is particularly important, since the tumor cells were strongly and diffusely positive for neuron-specific enolase, a commonly used but less specific neuroendocrine marker.
- The inflammatory process also focally affected the epididymis and diffusely affected the peritesticular soft tissues and spermatic cord.
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- The very diffuseness and decentralization of popular constitutionalism left room for these advocates of judicial supremacy to continue to nurse their claim.
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- Such a style makes for lively and non-authoritarian reading, but also for a diffuseness which makes it hard to follow the argument or discern the points being made.
Late Middle English: from Latin diffus- 'poured out', from the verb diffundere, from dis- 'away' + fundere 'pour'; the adjective via French diffus or Latin diffusus 'extensive', from diffundere.
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Lauralton Hall spanks Holy Cross
MILFORD — Nineteen times the Holy Cross High girls basketball team had hit the hardwood this winter. Nineteen times the Crusaders had put the game into the win column.
None of those 19 times, though, were against a team like Lauralton Hall.
Lauralton, ranked third in the state media poll, routed No. 8 Holy Cross, 55-29, to deny the Crusaders their first undefeated regular season since 2008.
"You always want to be the best you can be at the end of the season," said Holy Cross senior Kiera O'Donnell, who tallied seven points and five rebounds. "It's hard because you work so hard during the regular season, and to lose it in the last game is tough. But they're a great team so we knew we were in for a tough game."
Lauralton Hall (19-1) pulled away from Holy Cross (19-1) with a 17-4 run that stretched from the late first quarter to the midpoint of the second. Cross' last lead came at 12-11 after a layup by O'Donnell, but Lauralton soon turned up its pace on both ends of the floor.
Nine of the first 11 points in the second quarter went to Lauralton, which limited Cross' second-chance opportunities all night. Lauralton held a 33-17 rebounding advantage, including 17-8 in the first half. It also forced eight steals before halftime, at which Lauralton's lead was 30-21.
"This is the best competition we've seen all year, and we can definitely use it as we get closer to the (Naugatuck Valley League) championship and hopefully a state championship," O'Donnell said. "We've seen the best that we might see all year, so we have to work harder."
The teams traded buckets at the beginning of the third quarter before Lauralton held Holy Cross without a field goal the rest of the period. Lauralton finished the quarter on a 17-2 run to take a commanding 49-25 lead.
Lauralton Hall's ball movement kept the usually stout Holy Cross defense off guard. Fifteen of Lauralton's 19 field goals came with assists. Carly Fabbri led the way with six helpers while Emily Menendez chipped in with four and Emma McCarthy had three. O'Donnell was the only Cross player to reach as many as three assists.
"It was insane," O'Donnell said of Lauralton Hall's passing. "We strive to double-team. If our double-team is good enough, other teams can't find the open player. They have great ball handlers and were able to find whoever was open."
Chelsea Houlihan had 11 points to pace Holy Cross. Lauralton Hall placed four players in double figures, including McCarthy (12), Fabbri (11), Maggie Salandra (11) and Maureen Connolly (10). McCarthy also snagged 15 rebounds, nearly equaling Holy Cross' team total.
Holy Cross will still likely be the No. 1 seed in next month's Class M state tournament and will be the favorite in the NVL tourney, which begins Saturday on the Crusaders' home court. Cross will face Naugatuck at 1:45 p.m. in the second of four quarterfinals.
"It's a bummer," O'Donnell said of the lopsided loss, "but we can take it in stride and use it as fire for postseason play."
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Why Iowa Is Hard to Skip for 2016 Hopefuls
Sen. Rand Paul's trip to Iowa this week marks the latest in a series of visits by potential 2016 presidential candidates to early nominating states. Last week, attention focused on New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's visit to New Hampshire. The independent-minded state is generally considered more welcoming to a candidate like Mr. Christie, a northeastern Republican often viewed less favorably by the type of traditional conservatives who dominate the Iowa caucuses.
That has some wondering whether a Christie presidential campaign would make a serious go of it in Iowa, or adopt a strategy focused on other early-voting states like New Hampshire and Florida where he may have greater appeal.
History suggests candidates who ignore Iowa do so at their peril.
Several presidential candidates from both parties have managed to snag the nomination without winning Iowa, and generally speaking the New Hampshire primary has been a better predictor on the GOP side. Since 1976, only one Republican nominee has won both Iowa's caucus and New Hampshire's primary: incumbent President Gerald Ford in 1976, who had to fend off a serious challenge from Ronald Reagan.
But campaigns that don't even bother to compete in the year's first caucus have mostly flamed out. In 2008, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani skipped Iowa altogether. After a stop-and-start effort in New Hampshire, he ultimately abandoned the Granite State as well, deciding to pin everything on winning Florida. (He finished third and quickly dropped out of the race.) In 2012, former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman also decided to ignore Iowa, banking his entire campaign on a victory in New Hampshire. His third-place finish all but ended his hopes. In fact, among Republican contests of the past 40 years, the decision not to mount a serious effort in Iowa and instead go "all-in" in New Hampshire has paid off for just one nominee: Sen. John McCain in 2008.
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The Federal Reserve's balance sheet grew to $4 trillion at the end of last year, and the larger securities holdings earned it enough interest to remit $79.6 billion to the U.S. Treasury.
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Some economists, including within the Fed, worry a large balance sheet, now some four times its precrisis size, could it make it harder for the central bank to tighten monetary policy when it decides the time is right.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. – Celebrating the best season by any team in school history, the Mississippi State athletic department invites fans to Dudy Noble Field Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m., to celebrate the 2013 national finalists Mississippi State Bulldog baseball team. Gates open at 5 p.m. and admission is free.
Event parking and all seating will be free and be made available on a first-come, first-served basis. Suite holders will have access to parking spots in Lot A as well as access to their suites. A limited selection of baseball merchandise will also be available for purchase inside the stadium.
Prior to the celebration, the video board in right field will air messages from current Diamond Dogs in Major League Baseball, as well as highlights from the 2013 season, including the NCAA Starkville Regional, the NCAA Charlottesville Super Regional and the NCAA College World Series.
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Gratitude is in the air these days as a spiritual practice to uplift your life. Many authors, such as Neale Donald Walsch, Deepak Chopra, Louise L. Hay and Diane Harmony, extol the power of gratitude. A main way to practice gratitude is to write 5 to 10 things per day you are grateful for in your journal. This article takes the idea of being grateful further, suggesting other ways to implement this transformative practice into your life. Pick and choose what works for you.
Blessing Others — It can be beneficial to send thoughts of love and gratitude to other people in your life. This practice takes the focus away from yourself if you tend to be self-centered. Think of 5 people per day to whom you wish to send positive energy. Because we are all interconnected, they will actually feel your appreciation and caring on some level.
Spiritual Time outs, 5 times per day — Stop work or whatever task you are involved in during your day and give yourself a moment of gratitude and appreciation. This will shift your day and is particularly good if something stressful has come up beforehand. Try it five times a day for several weeks, and reap the beneficial results.
Morning Spiritual Time — Take at least 5 minutes each morning reading a positive spiritual or self-help book. If you feel comfortable, spend a few minutes meditating by closing your eyes and just being still. You could also write thoughts of thanksgiving in your journal. Pray, if it feels right to you. You will be amazed at how morning centering will start your day so much better. Add more time each day as you feel guided to.
Evening Spiritual Time — Devote at least 5 minutes each night before you go to bed, contemplating your day, and thinking of things you are grateful for that happened. There is always something to remember that was a blessing to you. You will find you sleep better and more restfully too.
Bless Everything That Happens — It can be a challenge to embrace everything that happens, especially the seemingly "bad" in your life. But it can be a wonderful spiritual practice to realize that every single thing that happens is an opportunity for you to grow as a spiritual being having a human experience. It's not easy, but try finding the positive in all circumstances in your life. For instance, if you get a flu bug and are sick in bed, perhaps you needed some down time from the grind of day-to-day living. It is liberating to find the blessing in an unhappy event in your life.
Nurture Yourself — Do things that show you really love yourself. Be in joy and have fun more often. Just a few ideas:
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- Play with a child or pet
- Try slowing down and doing absolutely nothing
- Listen to music that soothes your soul
- Go to the beach and walk barefoot in the sand
- Think of your own ways to pamper yourself
Make Positive Affirmations of Gratitude — Find a thought of gratitude for something that may not be as natural to you as it could be. For instance, "I am grateful for the abundance in my life" if you feel poor. Then, expand on it, using the present tense and words that resonate with you. Perhaps "I am in deep appreciation for the absolute abundance that pours forth in my life in every way." Then, put your affirmation all over, such as on the bathroom mirror, the dashboard of your car or as a screensaver on your computer. As you keep affirming and believing, it will come to fruition in your life.
These seven steps will definitely enhance your life in delightful ways. Give them a try.
Deborah Perdue is a licensed practitioner at Center for Spiritual Living Rogue Valley, and author of "Grace of Gratitude Journal," www.graceofgratitude.com.
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Robert Charles Hodges, 73
Published: Sunday, December 2, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 4:15 p.m.
EAST FLAT ROCK - Robert Charles Hodges, 73, of East Flat Rock, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at his home. A native and life long resident of Henderson County he was born on May 11, 1939 to the late, Henry Hodges and Mary Deason Hodges. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, Donald and John Hodges and his sister, Rose Ann McBee.
He worked for many years as an orchardist and running his own small engine repair shop in East Flat Rock. He served his country in the United States Army and was a member of East Flat Rock Baptist Church. He loved apples and enjoyed spending time in his garden.
He is survived by his sister, Jean Stone of Ringgold, GA and three nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Shepherd Memorial Park.
A register book is available online for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.
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The Bay Area was greeted by a thunder and lightning show Tuesday morning as a series of storm cells pushed north, bringing along brief downpours.
The rain did little to impact California's bone-dry conditions, according to the National Weather Service, but it did provide a glimpse into Mother Nature's unpredictability. A low-pressure system higher in the atmosphere than usual met up with moisture from the south to create the storm cells, forecaster Steve Anderson said.
The NWS recorded 25 air-to-ground lightning strikes between 4 and 7 a.m., Anderson said, and hundreds more strikes moved from cloud to cloud.
One of those strikes occurred in Oakland near O.co Coliseum, which lost power for less than a minute, after lightning brought down nearby power lines about 4:43 a.m., said PG&E spokeswoman Tamar Sarkissian.
The outage was not expected to impact the Tuesday evening baseball game between the A's and Houston Astros, A's spokesman Bob Rose said.
The small storm cells were located from San Jose north and moved their way into the North Bay and toward Sacramento, Anderson said.
"It wasn't totally unexpected, but it also wasn't in the forecast three days ago," Anderson said. "What you'll see as these cells move north are some showers, but it's probably going to be hit or miss. You might see some heavy rain at times in some places, but zero rain elsewhere."
One of the storm cells dumped .08 inches of rain in Half Moon Bay and Twin Peaks in San Francisco, as well as .04 inches in downtown San Francisco, according to the weather service. There were only trace amounts of rain reported in the East Bay.
In addition to the lightning, the cells brought along booming thunderclaps.
"There is a strong temperature inversion (between the hot and cold systems), so the sound below the inversion can't penetrate," Anderson said. "It's similar to a stereo in a loud room. If you're able to open the windows, not so loud."
Anderson said isolated thunderstorms and some smaller rain showers may still fall periodically throughout Tuesday, but that "normal dryness" would be back by Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to get gradually warmer leading to the weekend, when they're expected to be in the 90s, he said.
Contact Rick Hurd at 925-945-4789 and follow him at Twitter.com/3rderh.


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Ned Luberecki and Stephen Mougin – March 24, 2013
We ARE In Bluegrass HEAVEN!! Click here for the Concert Notice
We couldn't be more excited about this concert!
1. We are HUGE fans of both Nedski (Ned Luberecki) and Mojo (Stephen Mougin)!
2. Both performers are doing workshops followed by a house concert. See a video, below.
Note: This is probably our only house concert of the year. Doing the house concerts is very time consuming, and our (both work and musical) schedules have just prohibited it. But, there are a few very special people who we say YES to a couple of times a year. If you want to be on our mailing list, just let us know, and we'll keep you posted on the rare occasions when we host a concert. Send us a note at heartoftexashouseconcerts AT gmail DOT com. Our best wishes to you all! Kind regards, Diana & Dan


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The Kansas Department of Emergency Management ID card maker can be a pain in the "you know what" at times. So, I enlisted the help of a friend.
Helper Hudson is learning fast. The only problem is she has trouble removing the cards from the maker without leaving a small deposit of sputum. And she has a tendency to eat the cards after making them.
I didn't want her thinking she was Miss Big Shot with her new assignment, so I told her, "Don't you get to cocky because the job is so simple that a dog can do it." Her reply back? "It's even simpler than that. It's so simple that even an Emergency Management Director can do it."


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1. "I hiked the Appalachian Trail alone."
I love the outdoors, and not long after I graduated from college, I had five months off and nothing to do, so I decided to hike the Appalachian Trail solo from Georgia to Maine—I thought it'd be a fun challenge. But I'd never backpacked before, and I was scared of everything: bears, murderers, even starving. Soon, though, I realized the bears were afraid of me (the two adult bears I saw spotted me first and walked away), and that I could ask other hikers for help. More than 2,000 miles, countless blisters and five months later, I made it to the end. Since then, no challenge seems too large. —Christi Holmes, 25, Machias, Maine
2. "I proposed to my husband."
A little more than two years after we started dating, I bought Kevin a pair of Tiffany cuff links and engraved them with the date I wanted to be our wedding day. When I handed him that fancy blue box, I said, "Will you marry me?" We've been married for 19 years. —Duby McDowell, 53, Hartford, Connecticut
3. "I joined the Roller Derby (and I was no athlete)."
Three years ago I went roller-skating and spotted some Roller Derby girls—I couldn't take my eyes off them. I Googled them when I got home, and even though I was afraid of not being strong, thin or cool enough, I tried out for the team a few weeks later. I just had to know whether I could do it. I made it! But afterward, I was even more nervous about looking foolish. So I trained hard, listened to my teammates, and eventually something clicked: I realized I am good enough; I belong. —Stephanie Davidson, 44, Bloomington, Illinois
4. "I had a baby on my own—on purpose."
I spent my 20s isolated, as a full-time caregiver to my grandmother. Afraid I'd never get to be a mom, I made the decision at 29 to get pregnant on my own. To me, being bold means not waiting to build the life you want. My son is now 4 years old. —Dresden Shumaker, 37, Philadelphia
5. "I up and moved to Paris."
I wanted to be a writer, and even though I didn't speak any French, Paris seemed like the perfect place to explore my creative side. So I rented an apartment online and moved there from New York City. At first, I relied on Google Translate to learn the language, but the more people I met, the more my French was kindly corrected. My vocabulary grew, I wrote every day, and I even got published. It taught me that I'm strong enough to risk failure and capable of working hard enough to succeed. —Jessica Ciencin Henriquez, 28, New York City
6. "I'm training to be an NFL referee."
Being bold means doing what interests you, even if it's unconventional. For me, that's football. I'm a part of the NFL officiating development program, and I could become the league's first permanent female official. —Sarah Thomas, 39, Brandon, Mississippi
7. "I performed stand-up with zero experience."
I was interested in doing comedy, but I'd never stood onstage alone, so I needed to prove to myself I could. It was a small club in Chicago, and when the emcee said my name, that walk to the microphone felt like slow-mo. I finally opened my mouth and my voice shook. Some of my jokes didn't land, and the silence was oh-s— awkward. I wanted to run, but mostly I wanted to stay and fight. When I started riffing about the differences between Iowa and Chicago, everyone started laughing. I learned that night there's power in making people laugh, and I want to keep pushing myself to do it. —Kadie Dennison, 21, Lisbon, Iowa
8. "I'm almost 6 feet tall, and I wear 6-inch stilettos."
In fashion, being bold means dressing for yourself, no one else. So, even though I'm already 5 foot 11, I wear 4- to 6-inch heels every chance I get. Sexy shoes aren't just for shorter girls. —Raven Scott, 19, Austin, Texas
9. "I fight fires."
On my first call as a firefighter, my greatest fear was that I'd freeze up and wouldn't be able to go inside. I was the first one to reach the door of the burning building, and that's what happened: I froze. But only for a second, until I remembered there were people inside praying to be rescued. I pulled three kids out of that house. Embrace your fears, and you can do anything. —Carrie Savage, 22, Cedar Rapids, Iowa/p>
10. "I helped bold women share their stories."
In Afghanistan, a lot of rural women aren't allowed to go to school, much less discuss poetry. But many express themselves through short poems. As a poet and journalist, I felt compelled to tell their stories. So, over the past two years, I visited Afghanistan twice to meet with women in refugee camps and collect their poems, which I'm sharing in an upcoming book. Living boldly is about taking the risk of going part of the way, and then seeing if it's safe to go farther. Most of the time, you can." —Eliza Griswold, 40, New York City
11. "I wrote about being bipolar."
Recently, I published a graphic memoir called Marbles about my mental illness. I feared people would wonder, Did she just say that because she's crazy? But to be bold, you have to go to a place of discomfort. It's part of living a full and honest life. —Ellen Forney, 45, Seattle
12. "I ended my career and spoke out against the skinny ideal."
At 19, I was a lingerie model, and I was miserable. I was 5 foot 10, 120 pounds, but someone in the industry called me a fat pig and I wasn't going on castings. When I took laxatives, ate only fruit and hit 108 pounds, I booked jobs like crazy. I was so weak, I almost passed out. About a year and a half ago, I quit the industry and wrote a book, I'm No Angel, about its unhealthy beauty standards. Now I'm heavier but healthier and happier than ever. —Kylie Bisutti, 23, Bigfork, Montana


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BALTIMORE -- Yoenis Cespedes took the word that he was getting a day off Sunday in stride, A's manager Bob Melvin said.
The manager said his left fielder knows what's going on.
And what's going on right now is a hitless streak of nine at-bats and a six-game batting average of .154. Add to that some faux pas in the outfield and Melvin figured it would be a good day for a day off.
Cespedes is willing to accept that.
"It can be," he told the Bay Area News Group through interpreter Ariel Prieto Sunday morning. "It depends on what happens."
What has happening is that the A's came into Sunday 2 ½ games behind Texas in the American League West in part because of limited input from their left fielder. Cespedes has 10 strikeouts and just four hits in his last six starts and he hasn't driven in a run in that span.
"I'm still feeling good (at the plate)," Cespedes said when asked if he had any explanation for his recent troubles.
Melvin said it was "a little bit of tough times" for his left fielder who had a .292 average with 23 homers and 82 RBIs last year but who checks in with six weeks left in the season at .227, 20 homers and 58 RBIs.
"Sometimes a day off is good mentally as well as physically," Melvin said. "He's been a little aggressive sometimes, and he's been swinging out of the (strike) zone."
Cespedes is expected to be in the lineup Monday in Detroit as the A's start a four-game series with the Tigers. He has only two at-bats against Detroit this year, but hit .400 in the regular season against the Tigers a year ago and .316 with a couple of RBIs in the 2012 playoffs against Detroit.
On a recruiting trip to Vanderbilt out of high school, Gray was hosted by, among others, current Baltimore second baseman Ryan Flaherty.
The two have remained good friends and work out in the offseason in the Nashville area.
Gray ultimately did go to Vanderbilt where he finished second on the school's all-time wins list with 27 and led the Commodores to their first-ever appearance in the College World Series.
Melvin said that is not necessarily a sign of times to come.
"This doesn't mean that we're going in a different direction," Melvin said, adding that Vogt would be in the lineup Monday in Detroit. "Especially in situations that call for a left-handed hitter."
The manager said the move wasn't injury related. Vogt, who did start Friday, hit his head on the dirt in the aftermath of a collision Wednesday in Oakland.
"I hit it pretty hard," Vogt said. "And I'm a little sore, but it's nothing major. I'm ready."
For more on the A's, see John Hickey's Insider at blogs.ibabuzz.com/athletics. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/JHickey3.


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Detox Diaries: My One-Day Detox
A McDonald's-eating detox-newbie goes on her first cleanse. Can she do it? Will she change her fast food-eating ways? Find out
While Gittleman says the initial experience of the one-day fast can be "somewhat uncomfortable," my experience is a lot more extreme. She offers an explanation: "You were drained of electrolytes because of the consistent diarrhea, so you were just depleted by that point," she tells me. "Quite honestly, not everybody should be doing the one-day fast." If you're on medication that requires food as a buffer, have problems with your kidney or liver, have blood sugar difficulties, or have mental health issues, Gittleman recommends skipping the fast day, which can clearly be traumatic for some people (myself included).
SEE NEXT PAGE: The results are in
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REALLY loving this! I used to be a caffeine addict, but I switched to water in the school where I teach because it has no A/C and is hot year 'round (the heating is very intense and dry in the winter). I realized that I became "addicted" to water and can't really handle caffeine the way I used to; I like that.
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I appreciate the honest assessment.
by purple9a Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 05:53AM Report as inappropriate
I wanna try it... Sounds good!
by Zeaundra Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 09:21AM Report as inappropriate
This was great info, I was just looking into detoxing especially after all the crap I've ate during the Holidays!!!
by MizzPink Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:17AM Report as inappropriate
Interesting article. I've been thinking about doing a detox, maybe now is the time!
by WiccanLady Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 04:16PM Report as inappropriate
I couldn't do it, I'd take death if I can't have my caffeine intake!
by yestfl Monday, November 19, 2012 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate
That is so terrifying, but your detox is probably the only one I've read so far that I feel capable of doing.
by schien Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 05:37PM Report as inappropriate
I have begun a serious diet - I will add a Detox into it soon. I still stop for a fast food but no later than 3pm. Actually my life have been a continual diet.
by Janann Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 07:29PM Report as inappropriate
Interesting & well written. And definitely educational.
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Thank you so much for this! You had to deal with a little torture! This sounds like a good detox, but I am one of the people who needs something with my medication (thank you for mentioning that by the way) but the pre-tox sounds interesting!
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Softball Menu / Archives
Capital Week 2
- Written by Andy Wooldridge (CCCougarfan)
- Last Updated on June 27, 2012
- Published on September 1, 2008
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After a Rough Opening Week, the Schedule Stays Stiff
Two of the best teams in the state, Central and
Five of the seven teams have home games this week, but the other two, Estacada and Stayton, are on the road for the second straight week. I went 5-1, while the Conference went 2-4, and 1-3 against the Cowapa Conference.
Siuslaw Vikings vs. La Salle Falcons at
The Vikings lost some star power too, in two way first team all-state WR/DB Drew Rainwater, two way all-stater TE/DE Joel Bechtold, and also lineman Cameron Thrall. The Vikings dropped last season's opener in
Especially early, go with the experience in the QB/RB combination. Vikings set sail with the win.
Scappoose Indians (1-0) at
'Poose proved to have offense and defense, though against a rather one dimensional Molalla attack. The questions will be whether the Indians can score enough, and stop
Most team' recipe for success against 'Poose is to keep the game close, and the score somewhat down.
The difference is JC never got going, generating less than 100 yards of total offense. Meanwhile, Cascade outplayed
Further compounding the problems for JC was the absence of some players they are still counting on for contributions. Arriving late will mean more time before things come together. Cascade, even in the loss, got experience for a lot of new players. Also, the Cougar rush defense was solid, which is harder to fix than assignment in the secondary.
The Tigers will make a lot of adjustments, but so will the Cougars. The battle of the big cats will go to the quicker Cougars.
Estacada Rangers (0-1) at Sweet Home Huskies (0-1). The Rangers fell at Banks 21-7, and the Huskies saw an upset slip away in Sisters, when the Outlaws scored to take the come from behind 21-18 win with 19 seconds to go. Amos Parmenter carried 27 times for the Huskies, for 145 yards and a touchdown.
Estacada was a bit of a puzzle, not starting so strong, coming off a strong end of the season. Notwighstanding that Banks might be ahead of schedule, the Rangers showed that they still have a lot of work to do. Sisters has a host of new players, but also some folks that were around for the last second scrambles against North Bend and Ontario, and that couldn't have helped the Huskies' cause. But coming close in football crazy Sisters also signals that Sweet Home is prepared to be competitive. Based on the first week, the advantage in the 'green' game goes to the Huskies.
Central Panthers (1-0) at Molalla Indians (0-1). The Panthers outscored Marist 56-42 to firmly establish themselves as the early #1 team in 4A. The Indians lost, as noted above, at Scappoose.
Molalla, understandably, will need some time to reload their line, which is first and last priority for their ground pounding style. They should still win some games, on sheer brute force. But not this one.
Central has some work to do defensively, but Marist will put numbers on you like few others. Still, giving up nearly 500 yards isn't the best way to win the state championship, which is what the Panthers made themselves the favorite to do with their first week win.
However, the Panther offense is already in high gear. It took a quarter to get going, against the defending state champions, but junior QB Grant Hedrick threw for 385 yards, and six touchdowns. And anyone that thinks Central is just an airshow needs to notice that Casey Connor also ran for 176 yards, and the Panthers for 237 total.
Molalla, and a lot of others, may get some points on the Panthers. And the best, and possibly only, defense against the Central offense is to have the ball, so they don't. But the explosive Panthers can outscore what their defense allows, and they can do it quickly, in case time of possession is a factor. Panthers gash the Indians bigtime.
Taft Tigers (0-1) @
The Tigers fell at 3A Creswell 16-14, while the Huskies dug out a tougher than expected 13-6 win at home over 5A Woodburn.
Taft did connect on a pair of long pass plays for fourth quarter scores, but their comeback fell short. Take from that that the Tigers didn't quit on a game that a down program might well have. But 3A teams don't see many offenses that can come up with a pair of long scoring passes.
But this week, better speed on turf, and an opponent with even more depth problems, means the Huskies can improve on their opening effort, and woof it up again. Dogs bite the Tigers.
Stayton Eagles (0-1) at
The good news is one of these teams will be a .500 team going into the third week of the year. And because it is a hard game to pick, it will be a challenge in the Pickem contest. But it's early, and the Eagles aren't beaten down yet. And Seaside lost senior running back Agustin Tinoco, who suffered a broken leg in the Elmira contest. For the boss, take the Eagles' fly (offense) to fly, at least a little, for at least a week.


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AdamBomb wrote: Go see This is the End. Twas a good time.
Captiv8 wrote: Somebody may have mentioned this on here before, but Submarine was fucking dope. Great story, super dialogue with humorous elements, and beautiful cinematography. This is the film Wes Anderson has been trying to make his whole career.
GrantherBirdly wrote: Not really a movie but I have to give my absolute highest recommendation to Reggie Watt's comedy / music / improv special "Why Shit so Crazy?" It's streaming on Netflix and is some of the weirdest most brilliant shit I've seen in a long while.
Dude reminds of Sage is in his general disregard for normalcy.


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The Band Perry had all their chips on the table as they took the stage of the Ed Sullivan Theater for their Live on Letterman webcast, set to be streamed live across the globe. The live show was the first step in what would arguably be the biggest week of their career. They were debuting new material from their sophomore effort Pioneer, which was to be released the following day. Then, Sunday, they would take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards to perform and battle for the honor of Vocal Duo or Group of the Year.
Each step in this process is crucial, setting the stage for the next, and any one event could make or break their status as one of country music's top groups today. Anticipation for Pioneer was as high as excitement for an album release gets, but anticipation and lead singles will only take you so far. The reality is: the fans and the critics have to love every track on that album.
A breakout album, like The Band Perry's self-titled debut, can lay the foundation for a long career in country music, but it takes a golden follow up to set the cement and to ensure that career continues to grow and blossom in a way that will leave a legacy beyond their lifetime.
Aside from the two singles, "Better Dig Two," and "DONE," this would be their fans first chance to hear material off Pioneer, but this wasn't just a listening party for a locked and loaded album""no, this was a global stream from the Ed Sullivan Theater with The Band Perry presenting their new songs to the world for the first time ever, live.
After announcing themselves from backstage, the Perry siblings, made their way through the aisles, smiling, and shaking hands. They didn't even break their stride, stepping on stage, as they immediately launched into "DONE."
The smoothness with which they leapt into the rocking, country sendoff, symbolized their seamless transition into the next stage of their career. Not a snag to be seen anywhere. To call it autopilot would make it seem too impersonal. They were more than present as they stepped up, and knocked it out of the park.
Without a hitch, the multi-instrumental family band swapped from guitars to mandolins and even banjolins and didn't miss a beat as the alternated from "DONE." to "You Lie," before breaking out "Forever Mine Nevermind" for the first time ever.
Kimberly introduced the band, telling everyone there from East Tennessee, where all the banjo pickers and hell raisers come from, and told the crowd just how thrilled they were to be in New York, performing Live on Letterman. They played a verse of The Lumineers' "Ho Hey" before launching into, "All Your Life," which segued into a soulful, bluegrass-infused version of Dolly/Whitney's classic "I Will Always Love You."
What came next may have surprised anyone who hasn't seen The Band Perry live before: a rollicking, country-fried cover of Queen's "Fat Bottom Girls." You'd think it was written to be a country song. The Band Perry rolled all that energy into the brand new track "I'm A Keeper," which would have been right at home in a classic Georgia Satellites show.
As the show grew to a crescendo, The Band Perry brought out two of their biggest hits from their debut album. "Postcards from Paris," and the world-conquering, "If I Die Young," just kept the energy building higher and higher.
Once again proving their genre-defying skill and overall need to rock, The Band Perry surprised the crowd again by belting out the opening verse of Fun.'s "Some Nights" to kick into "Night Gone Waster" off Pioneer.
After building the show to impossible heights, the Perrys delighted in tearing it all down with the unhinged and morbid foot stomper, "Better Dig Two." All in all, this country band rocked the theater harder than we've seen in a long time. Look out, Academy of Country Music Awards, The Band Perry is coming for you.
The Band Perry, composed of siblings Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry, quickly catapulted into the mainstream with the success of their Quadruple-Platinum breakout hit "If I Die Young." In 2011, the tune took the #1 position on both Country and Adult Contemporary charts and earned Country Music Association Awards' Single and Song of the Year for 2011, with the band also taking the honors of New Vocal Group or Duo of the Year and New Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards. Their success continued with Platinum-certified "You Lie" and the Gold-certified, #1 smash "All Your Life." The Band Perry has won multiple ACM, CMA and CMT Music Awards as well as GRAMMY®, Teen Choice, AMA, ACA and Billboard Music Award nominations. Their highly anticipated sophomore album, PIONEER, will be released on April 2, and the lead single, "Better Dig Two," topped the Billboard Country Chart and marked their third #1 on Country radio. The song is also the fastest rising of their career and has sold over 1,000,000 copies. On the heels of this success, The Band Perry is nominated for Vocal Group of the Year and will also perform at the "48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards," which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 7 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network.


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West of Devers Upgrade Project
Delivering Renewable Energy for Southern California
We are committed to upgrading the region's power grid in order to help meet California's renewable-power goals. Our West of Devers Upgrade Project will help. This effort to upgrade existing transmission lines within an existing transmission corridor will provide more capacity for renewable power to be delivered to the power grid.
Neighboring Communities
- Riverside County: Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, and unincorporated areas
- San Bernardino County: Colton, Grand Terrace, Loma Linda, Redlands, and unincorporated areas
Project Details
The project will consist of removing and replacing approximately 48 miles of existing 220 kV transmission lines with new double-circuit 220 kV transmission lines, between the existing Devers Substation (near Palm Springs), Vista Substation (in Grand Terrace), and San Bernardino Substation.
SCE filed its application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) with the California Public Utilities Commission on October 25, 2013. The project is under regulatory review.
Project Timeline
- 2011-2013: Project planning and public outreach activities.
- October 2013: SCE submitted applications to federal and state regulatory agencies requesting approval to construct the project.
- 2016: Subject to all necessary regulatory approvals, we expect project construction to begin.
- 2019-2020: Projected expected to be operational and in-service.
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If you have questions about this project, please call our toll-free project hotline at 1-888-226-9916.
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Chaos and comedy collide in "Accidental Death of an Anarchist."
Dario Fo's classic political farce spins off real events. In 1969 Italy, a suspected terrorist was hauled in by the police. While being interrogated about a bank bombing in Milan, the man plunged to his death from a fourth-story window. Was it a suicide, an accident or a case of police brutality? The Nobel-winning Fo riffed on the incident in this laser-sharp satire on the death of civil rights, the rise of the rampant corruption and the need to overthrow the status quo. Directed with over-the-topical gusto by Christopher Bayes and adapted by Gavin Richards, this scattershot social parable may only be fitfully funny but it's political fire is undeniable.
"Anarchist" runs through April 20 at Berkeley Rep in a coproduction with Yale Rep.
Bayes and actor Steven Epp, the team behind the Rep's 2012 hit "A Doctor in Spite of Himself," are always drawn to the marriage of the wily and the wacky. If this self-consciously theatrical production spins its wheels in a draggy first act that unfolds like an endless comedy sketch, it takes hold in second as the shtick hits the fan with a vengeance. Lest we think that issues of the abuse of power and the distraction of the masses are more relevant to the past than the present, Bayes and Epp jam the revival full of timely references.
Chockablock with musical snippets ("The Sound of Music" anyone?), sight gags and slapstick, "Accidental" often feels like a wild and woolly bit of improvised lunacy. Indeed, many of the winks fall flat, such as mentions of Jude Law, Free Willy and Dianne Feinstein. To be fair, you have to give it up for anyone who can work "Zero Dark Thirty" and "Dancing with the Stars" into the same line of dialogue. Pop culture moves so fast these days that it's a blink between juicy and dated and all too often these interludes land with a thud. The obligatory local punch lines are even more forced.
That's a pity because this madcap romp demands both virtuosic comic chops and a sense of fearlessness. The ensemble gamely tries to dish up both, particularly Allen Gilmore as the demented inspector Pissani and Eugene Ma as a befuddled constable. Both actors also bravely toy with racial stereotypes to tickle the funny bone.
For his part, Epp ("The Miser," "Figaro") grounds the production as The Maniac, a cheeky clown of the commedia dell'arte tradition who is part Harlequin, part Homer Simpson and all zany. When he lands in the slammer, he decides to investigate the case of the dead anarchist to determine if it was fate or murder. He goes undercover as a judge in this kitschy police limbo that echoes everything from "Barney Miller" to Groucho Marx.
As the court jester of the criminal justice system, he's the only one who can see that a society cannot be free in the face of institutionalized thuggery. It is Epp's cagey maniac who delivers the show's theatrical sledgehammer in the second act. He exposes the corruption of it all to Feletti (a Fallaci-style journalist played with relish by Renata Friedman) with a heart-stopping sense of gravity that draws a palpable connection between Fo's world and our own.
The Maniac lets loose on an angry political rant that comes out of nowhere to shock us to the core. He rakes the audience over the coals about everything from drones and fracking to the inefficacy of voting in a gridlocked two-party system. It's a breathtaking deconstruction of the state of the nation that finally gives this farce some firepower.
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Published: Friday, February 22, 2013 at 4:44 p.m.
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Greenville County Sheriff's deputies have identified one suspect in an attempted robbery last week.
The sheriff's office said Friday that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of Marquis Syshawn Blassingame, 18, of 11 Trumpeter Lane, Simpsonville.
Employees at ATL Fashions at 926 Poinsett Highway said on Feb. 16 four suspects entered the store – two armed with handguns – and attempted to rob them. One victim was bound with duct tape and three other victims were not allowed to leave. The suspects fled empty handed when a family member of the victims entered the store, according to the incident report.
Authorities identified Blassingame as one of the subjects involved, and he is wanted on charges of attempted armed robbery, kidnapping, possession of a weapon during a violent crime and criminal conspiracy.
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We'd love to tell you what the critics thought of "Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones," but it was barely screened for critics prior to its release in theaters. In the latest incarnation of the venerable horror series, Jesse (Andrew Jacobs) investigates the strange death of a woman in his neighborhood and quickly discovers he may be the target of a supernatural curse. Check back with Rotten Tomatoes for reviews when they become available.
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Even though it's been two years since he starred in "The Hangover," Ed Helms says he's still hasn't quite adjusted to the whirlwind of attention and praise the blockbuster comedy has earned worldwide.
In a way, Helms described, trying to wrap your head around the success of the highest-grossing R-rated comedy of all time is like, well, waking up with a hangover (minus the blackout, of course).
"My head is spinning for sure -- and it may never stop for the rest of my life," Helms said with a laugh during a recent interview.
Lucky for Helms, he got the opportunity to party on with his fellow cast mates and crew members for "The Hangover Part II," the hotly-anticipated sequel to the 2009 blockbuster that opens in theaters Thursday. Helms admits that he and the other members of the original movie's so-called "Wolfpack" -- Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and by proxy, director Todd Phillips -- approached the idea of a sequel gingerly, knowing that if they were going to wake up with another "Hangover," it had to be unique.
"When we were considering on doing a sequel, it came down to a couple things. We all loved each other and we wanted to work together again -- that we knew for sure," Helms said. "But we were also proud of the original 'Hangover' and didn't want to tarnish it with some kind of half-witted effort of a sequel just to put a few more dollars in everyone's pockets. We agreed to do it only if the material was there and actually delivered something worth doing that we could all be proud of as actors and creatives."
Helms said that it didn't take long for the team to realize that moving forward with a sequel was the right thing to do.
"When the first draft of the script came in, everyone was just electrified," Helms recalled. "The feeling was just, 'Hell, yes! Let's do this.'"
A change in locale
Helms said the biggest change that had to be made was in location, which is why "The Hangover Part II" relocates from Las Vegas to Thailand. It's there were Stu (Helms) is supposed to marry his fiancé, Lauren (Jamie Chung), and where he, Phil (Cooper), Alan (Galifianakis) and Doug (Justin Bartha) are supposed to avoid having a bachelor party.
But the decision to have just one beer (and in sealed bottles, no less) finds the wolfpack waking up in the seedy underbelly of Bangkok with no memory of the night before -- and this blackout has bigger implications than any of them could ever have imagined.
Helms said Bangkok was the perfect locale for "The Hangover Part II," mainly because there's something that feels dangerous about the city.
"It provides one of the few options where you can go and heighten the world that these characters are in," Helms explained. "'The Hangover' goes far pretty far in Las Vegas. It's a pretty bawdy, out-there movie, but with the sequel, Todd wanted to really find a location with as much if not more personality that Las Vegas. He sure found that in Bangkok."
Upping the action
Helms is also thrilled that "The Hangover Part II" distinguishes itself from the first film by virtue of having much more action.
"In every way the action is ramped up," said Helms. "The stakes of the story are a lot higher. In fact, it's much more intense in terms of the action and the comedy -- they're both out there farther than anything seen in the first movie. "
Helms, who also stars on the hit NBC sitcom "The Office," is also jazzed that there's more character development in "The Hangover Part II" -- one of the big benefits for an actor doing a sequel.
"The character arcs are more extreme. It's a lot of fun, but it's also kind of a 'Holy s---' experience," Helms said, laughing.
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In the first film, Stu, of course, took a huge amount of abuse -- verbally from his fiancé, Melissa (Rachael Harris), and physically by getting a tooth knocked out (a painful irony, given that his character is a dentist). The parade of misfortune unfortunately continues for him in "The Hangover Part II," including a new face tattoo -- and that's the least troublesome incident he experienced during the disastrous night.
"Poor Stu, he just has no say in the matter," Helms said with a laugh. "He gets beat up worse than anybody."
But then again, there is an upside to being the character. After all, Stu attracts Heather Graham in the first "Hangover" and Jamie Chung in the sequel -- and there's no arguing that both of them are drop-dead gorgeous.
"I actually really like the idea (of Stu marrying Chung's character) because as much abuse as he gets heaped on him during the course of the movie, it's clear that he's a good guy and there's something winning about him," Helms said.
Beautiful women notwithstanding, making "The Hangover Part II" complete for Helms -- if not for everybody -- is the return of Ken Jeong, who reprises his role of whacked-out mobster Mr. Chow. Watching Jeong transform from a person into the character during filming is a sight to behold, Helms said.
"Ken is so out of control in the best way," Helms said. "He's the most sweet, benevolent and wonderful guy, but then when you set him loose in front of a camera, he just goes berserk. Absolutely nothing is off-limits for him. He is absolutely a true champion of an actor."
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Sjögren's syndrome (say "SHOH-grins") is a disease in which the immune system attacks the glands that make moisture for the body, such as tears and saliva. The damage keeps the glands from working the way they should and makes your eyes and mouth dry.
The disease may also cause other problems, such as fatigue and pain in the joints. In rare cases, it can damage the lungs, kidneys, and nerves.
Anyone can get Sjögren's, but it's most common in white women who are in their 40s and 50s.
Doctors don't know what causes Sjögren's syndrome, but it tends to run in families. It may also occur along with other health problems, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or scleroderma.
The most common symptoms of Sjögren's syndrome are very dry eyes and mouth that last for at least 3 months and are not caused by medicines. You may have itching and burning in your eyes. Your mouth may feel very dry, as though it is full of cotton.
Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask questions about your symptoms and past health. He or she will also ask about any medicines you're taking that could cause dry eyes and mouth. If needed, you may also have tests to:
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Ramos-Casals M, et al. (2010). Treatment of primary Sjogren's syndrome. JAMA, 304(4): 452–460.
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The Bushwhacker experience doesn't start when you step on the course at 5:45. It starts when I pack my clothes in the morning, and big part of it is being on the boards and I have to make up for a lot of lost time in a very little bit of time. And after reading that competitors are putting at each other...I could pack it up and call it day after that. Pressler can't leave until that video has been viewed by all members of the league including subs.
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DUNCAN, SC-- Mildred Dickson Guy, 90, formerly of 115 Gap Creek Road, died Thursday, February 21, 2013, at the Magnolia Manor of Spartanburg.
A native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late Archie B. and Quessie Genoble Dickson, a retired employee of Lyman Printing and Finishing, and a member of the Startex Church of God.
Surviving are a daughter, Peggy Wright of Startex; two brothers, Albert and Herbert Dickson, both of Moore; a sister, Nannie Mae Powers of Wellford; four grandchildren, Darel (Jacqueline) and Tony Bentley, Amanda Griffin, and Eric Wright; three great-grandchildren, Austin and Ethan Bentley and Sierra Griffin; and a great-great-grandson, Bryan Freeman.
She was predeceased by a brother, Wilber Dickson.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 24 at the Startex Church of God, conducted by Pastor Ronald Smalley. Burial will follow in Wood Memorial Park.
Visitation will be held 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday, February 23 at the Wood Mortuary in Greer, SC.
The family is at the home of a grandson, Tony Bentley, 101 Chase Court, Moore, SC 29369.
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Professional gardener Padme Blackwolf will teach a class on roses and their care from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland.
The cost for the class is $25 for ages 14 and older.
Blackwolf has been trained in French intensive gardening and biodynamic methods. The class will cover different types of roses and their development as well as planting, care and pruning techniques.
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ALAMEDA -- Dennis Allen doesn't sound like a man expecting to be anything other than the coach of the Raiders in 2013.
While the Raiders do what they can to improve a 3-10 record with Kansas City, Carolina and San Diego left to play, Allen and general manager Reggie McKenzie also will be evaluating the roster to make sure the losing doesn't happen again.
"We want to win. That's what it's all about," Allen said Friday, the day after a 26-13 loss to the Denver Broncos. "But I've got a big-picture view of what I want this team to look like. Reggie and I have talked about it. We knew what we were dealing with when we came here.
"We knew we had some depth issues on the roster and couldn't sustain a lot of injuries. We've sustained a few injuries in some spots. ... We all want to win, but I'm looking at the long-term future of this team."
Allen signed a four-year contract, he's been publicly backed by McKenzie. Owner Mark Davis, although frustrated, has made good on his promise to leave football matters to the general manager and the head coach.
Davis didn't see much improvement in the loss to the Broncos, the Raiders' sixth straight defeat. Whether Davis would intervene if the Raiders lose out is something only he can determine.
Allen declined to specify how long he thinks it will take the Raiders to turn things around.
"It's going to take time. It doesn't happen with one decision," Allen said. "It's an accumulation of decisions over time that gets everything how you want it."
The Raiders have worked undrafted rookie free agent Rod Streater into the mix more extensively at wide receiver over the past two weeks, as well as fifth-round pick Juron Criner.
Streater, who never had more than 88 yards receiving in a game in college at Temple, had three catches for 96 yards against the Browns and four catches for 100 yards against Denver.
"Experience is definitely valuable," Streater said. "A lot of things you can't just teach. You got to kind of go out there and experience the good and the bad. Getting that experience will be good for me next year."
Allen said Phillip Adams will get more time at cornerback based on his play over the past two weeks (interceptions against Cleveland and Denver), as will rookie offensive lineman Tony Bergstrom, a third-round draft pick.
"I think as we go along, these last three games, we really need to evaluate some of these young guys and see what we have going forward into next year," Allen said.
"I don't think it's an injury that's going to keep him out any time," Allen said.
Upon his return, Allen will speak to middle linebacker Rolando McClain, who was suspended Nov. 30 and has served his two-game penalty. It will be determined at that time whether McClain will be waived or return to the roster.
"I'm not displeased with Carson," Allen said. "I think he'd be the first to admit when he makes a mistake, and he understands the repercussions. He continues to work on a day-to-day basis to try and lead this team, and he's one of the guys we have to lean on going forward."
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Progressive or provincial? That is the crux of the issue facing our South Shore community during this election and well into the next decade.
Do we want a viable, prosperous community that our children and grandchildren are proud to call home? Or do we want the Tahoe of yesterday - only older and shabbier, with fewer families and more boarded-up businesses?
The question is not new. Yet every time we take baby steps forward in this town, howls of outrage drown out the most reasoned and moderate of voices. Those howls aren't coming from people who envision a better Tahoe. The howls are indicative of how we have allowed NIMBYism to usurp community benefit.
Democracy is a messy business, but it is not a mud-wrestling contest nor a death match. Yet we as a community have become accustomed to rage over reason.
The one area where we all agree, or at least seem to agree, is on preserving this slice of heaven we call the Jewel of the Sierra. Ensuring the pristine beauty and purity of Lake Tahoe for generations to come is a value deeply engrained in the hearts of those fortunate enough to live here.
The problem is the setting for the famed Jewel: The increasingly second-rate 1960s town called South Lake Tahoe.
For almost a decade, we have soul-searched, conducted endless community meetings and spent millions in planning money to answer the critical question of envisioning our future.
We have the answer. It's called the city's general plan. That plan was hailed at the state level for its elements of sustainability and environmental innovation.
The general plan, as well as the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency's new effort to allow local jurisdictions more control over their destiny, should give South Lake Tahoe hope. It may soon be possible to take what we have and rebuild it better. That should be exciting news.
But you certainly wouldn't think so if you listen to the outrage over the loop road or the ceaseless thrashing over "the hole" or even the fatalism that the TRPA should be eliminate all together. (Hint to those willing to trash the TRPA: It won't do the city a bit of good because we are still in California and subject to even more stringent regulations without the bi-state agency.)
On a more local level, the city's recent push to clean up and fix up our town to make it more attractive to tourists, which is our economic life blood, should engender enthusiasm. Instead we find ourselves mired down in the vitriol of the very vocal few. That vocal minority realize they can thwart most any project or process just by raising their voices louder and more harshly than anyone else in town.
This small-ball way of doing business will ensure that nothing changes, only continues to deteriorate. But the reality is the Tahoe of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s that the vocal few seem so passionate about preserving is never coming back, even if nothing changes. With no change, our town will simply deteriorate further.
We will continue to decline unless we elevate the community's expectations and reinvigorate the community conversation.
As we sit on the verge of renewal or degeneration, it is time for those in this community who have a view beyond their special interests to get into the conversation. It's time to push City Council candidates to answer real questions on what they want for their community in the future. Are they content with what is or do they see what could be?
It's time for reason to replace rage. It's time to re-establish our core commitment to South Lake Tahoe's future and not squander our limited window of opportunity for a small-minded few.
Finding consensus takes time, energy and emotional investment. Is our community, through our community leaders, really ready to find consensus or stay mired in yesteryear?
- Claire Fortier is the mayor of South Lake Tahoe.