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Terrebonne School Board honors high-performing teachers
Published: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 6:59 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 6:59 p.m.
When the Terrebonne Parish School Board recognized 37 "superstar teachers" Tuesday night, school system officials couldn't say enough good things.
Teachers labeled "highly effective" under new evaluations
Acadian Elementary: Patricia Hutchinson, Vanessa Naquin, Angie Broussard
Bayou Black Elementary: Heidi Manning
H.L. Bourgeois High: Angelique Naquin
Broadmoor Elementary: Janell Cunningham
Caldwell Middle: Jessica Martin
Coteau-Bayou Blue Elementary: Janice Perea, Brenda Reeves, Amanda Giordano, Bambi Billiot
Dularge Middle: Lynee Chaisson
Ellender High: Carlotta Mailey
Elysian Fields Middle: Matthew Kelso
Grand Caillou Middle: Shawn Boquet, Melinda Lantrip, Melanie Fabre, Pamela Carlos
Houma Jr. High: Donna Benoit
Lacache Middle Cassandra Trahan, Kany Marie
Legion Park: Micaela McLaughlin
Lisa Park Elementary: Sheri Ledet, Tammy Brouilette, Beatrice Aucoin, Leigh Champagne, Christine Champagne
Lisa Park Elementary: Jennifer Deroche
Montegut Middle: Tamara Melancon, Mary Bonaventure
Mulberry Elementary: Jennifer Bourg, Kim Hebert, Tara Soudelier
Oaklawn Middle: Christy Badeaux
Oakshire Elementary: Angelle Pellegrin
Southdown Elementary: Amanda Callahan
Upper Little Caillou: Becky Theriot
"These are the first-round draft picks," said Superintendent Philip Martin. "These are the best of the best, not just in Terrebonne Parish but in the whole state."
The award comes with serious bragging rights — Martin and Assistant Superintendent Carol Davis personally praised each teacher in their classroom, and a star-shaped award will hang over each teacher's room.
"We want students to know that they're learning from a franchise player," Martin said. "I don't know how many more football metaphors I can come up with to explain how good these teachers are."
But beyond bragging rights, the list has a special significance this year as the school district works to implement sweeping changes from Gov. Bobby Jindal's education overhaul. The 37 teachers would have earned the coveted "highly qualified" rating under the state's new teacher evaluation law.
Among the many changes educators are implementing this year, few are more sweeping or controversial than COMPASS, the state's new performance evaluation model for teachers.
Most school systems are implementing the new system this year, but Terrebonne Parish was one of a few school districts to pilot the program.
The system uses a complex statistical "value-added" model to judge whether and how much teachers have improved their students' learning. Half the evaluation comes from principals, while the other half comes from how well students' test scores improve.
Teachers who earn the "highly effective" rating could be eligible for pay raises and tenure, and would likely be protected in the event of layoffs.
State officials said the vast majority of teachers won't be affected much by the new system. Only the lowest-scoring teachers will be rated "ineffective."
At the same time, only a tiny percentage of teachers state-wide will earn the "highly effective" designation. That's why school officials are celebrating local teachers who earned it.
Six of the 37 Terrebonne teachers work at Lisa Park, the most of any school in the district.
"I was so, so proud to be their principal," Lisa Park Elementary Principal Joanne Hergert said.
Though the new teacher evaluations have some teachers on edge — and have earned the ire of the state's teachers' unions — Hergert said many teachers see the new system as a motivational reward.
"Under the old system, the best you could get was a 'satisfactory,'" she said. "We think there are many teachers that are way, way better than satisfactory, and the new system lets us prove it."
Hergert pointed out that Terrebonne's pilot program didn't include teachers in third grade and lower. She said that excluded some "really outstanding teachers" for consideration.
"Honestly, I had several teachers who actually told me they were sad they weren't getting a value-added score," Hergert said. "I think for many teachers, there's a sense that they like having a system that's this thorough. They see it as a way to validate the hard work they're doing."
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Alex Shrader is a young tenor whose star began tracing its upward arc when he won the National Council Auditions at the New York Met back in 2007 at age 25 (and whose winsome personality was on display in award-winning filmmaker Susan Froemke's documentary "Audition" about that very event.) Twice engaged here as a San Francisco Opera Adler Fellow (seasons 2008 and 2009), he is a veteran of many performances on the War Memorial stage and is also a welcome presence at the New York Met, where he sang as Ferdinand in Thomas Ades' "The Tempest" last fall and as Almaviva in "The Barber of Seville" in December.
The Cleveland, Ohio-born tenor is making his full-blown solo recital debut for San Francisco Performances on Friday night at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. His wide-ranging program dips into music by Rossini, Bellini, Mercadante, Faure, Richard Strauss, Turina, Handel, Martin y Soler, Iain Bell, Virgil Thomson and Ethelbert Nevin.
Details: 8 p.m. Feb. 15, 50 Oak St., San Francisco; $38; 415-392-2545, www.sfperformances.org.
MUSICAL CONNECTIONS: If one is interested in a particular era, a side excursion into the music of the time can illuminate its basic zeitgeist. The educated nobility and the church provided both patronage and audiences for the music of 17th- and early 18th-century Western Europe. Now identified as the Baroque period, its highly structured, elaborately ornamented music tended to be architectural in nature, with short motifs, a mathematical orderliness and generally propulsive rhythms. Composers J.S. Bach, Handel and Vivaldi represented its apex.
In the last half of the 18th and the early 19th centuries, the sensibilities promoting the rights of the common man were coming into focus. An evolving middle class started to patronize the new venues arising in Germany, France, Bohemia and England. The music mirrored the times as it acquired a more humanistic nature, with melodies resembling human song supported by pleasing diatonic accompaniments. It came to be known as the Classical era, with composers Haydn, Mozart and the early Beethoven representing its pinnacle.
Nicholas McGegan, conductor of the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, is convinced these musical giants had significant ties to their predecessors -- and he is presenting his case in current performances here.
According to McGegan, Mozart was strongly influenced by those who came before. It was during a tour in London that the young prodigy befriended J.C. Bach, Johann Sebastian's youngest son. McGegan claims that it was from him that Mozart borrowed "a brilliant texture" and from Haydn, "a wide vocabulary of emotive expression."
His concerts are featuring Philharmonia oboist Marc Schachman and bassoonist Danny Bond in J.C. Bach's Sinfonia Concertante in F major, a piece McGegan says draws a direct line to Mozart's Symphony No. 29. The program also includes Haydn's Symphony No. 44 in E minor, the "Trauer"; J.C. Bach's Symphony No. 6 in G minor and Mozart's Symphony No. 29 in A major.
Details: 8 p.m. Feb. 15, Herbst Theatre, San Francisco; 8 p.m. Feb. 16 and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, First Congregational Church, Berkeley; $25 to $97; 415-252-1288, www.philharmonia.org.
A LITTLE LOVE MUSIC: For an upbeat musical evening, consider Waffle Opera's "Love Is Calling" program, featuring a performance of Gian Carlo Menotti's one-act comedy opera "The Telephone," playing Feb. 14 at Salle Pianos & Events, 1632 Market St., San Francisco.
Menotti's humorous opera involves a young man about to propose to his girlfriend. But her new telephone keeps interrupting and thwarting his efforts. Angela Jarosz and Harlan Hayes star. In addition to the opera, operatic love duets by Mozart, Strauss and Offenbach will be sung by Nikola Printz, Gillian Watson, Sarah Eve Brand, and Jamie McDonald.
Ticket prices, $15 to $50, include a glass of Champagne and waffles. Call 415-240-2181 or visit www.waffleopera.com. Sounds like a perfect Valentine's Day date, yes?
HEARTY CONGRATS: A big round of applause goes to Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony for yet again emerging triumphant at the Grammy Awards. Their recording of Berkeley composer John Adams' "Harmonielehre" and his "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" (the latter recorded live at the Symphony's 2011 Centennial Season Gala) waltzed away with the best orchestral performance award on Sunday. Of the 15 Grammys the S.F. Symphony has now accumulated, 10 have been won during the MTT tenure.
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Nicholson and record producer Lou Adler split the cost of the nearly 5,800-square-foot home in Aspen's West End in 1980. The home was later added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
The Aspen Daily News reports ( http://tinyurl.com/cgywrhu) the sale closed Tuesday, a year after the home was listed for $15 million.
Nicholson and Adler already had homes in Aspen when they bought the residence, according to "Five Easy Decades," Dennis McDougal's book about the actor.
But neither home could get TV reception. So they went halves on the old Judge Shaw house, a historical landmark in a section of the mountain town that had better reception, chiefly so they could go there to watch Lakers basketball, McDougal wrote.
Historic documents say the five-bedroom, seven-bath house is on a quarter acre, and has a large wraparound porch and an unusual carriage house.
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Stay current on the news about the wind side of the Wind and Water Power Program and important wind energy events around the U.S. The Wind Program Newsletter highlights the key activities, events, funding opportunities, and resources each quarter that the program supports.
Below are more news stories related to both wind and water power from the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Wind and Water Power Program, and other federal agencies.
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Recovery Act Announcement: President Obama Awards $2.3 Billion for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs
DOE Releases Eastern Wind Integration and Transmission Study
DOE/NREL Select Five Additional States to Recieve $60K for Wind for Schools Project
Secretary Chu Announces More Than $20.5 million for Community Renewable Energy Deployment Projects
Record-Breaking Year for U.S. Wind Installations
DOE Requests $2.4 Billion for Renewable Energy, Efficiency in FY 2011
President Obama: Federal Government to Cut GHG Emissions 28% by 2020
Ag and Interior Departments Propose to Boost Clean Energy Funding
U.S. Wind Energy Industry Installed Nearly 10,000 MW in 2009
Kodiak Electric Association named DOE Wind Cooperative of the Year
Sixteen Tribes Earn Bonding Authority for Renewable Energy Facilities
Department of Energy Releases New Estimates of Nation's Wind Energy Potential
DOE Offers $100 Million for Innovative Energy Research Projects
NREL Finds U.S. Wind Energy Potential Larger than Previously Estimated
Secretary Chu Offers $117 Million Conditional Commitment for Hawaii Wind Power Project
Wind Supplier Aims to Open Mid–Atlantic's First Manufacturing Facility
DOE Guarantees $189 Million in Loans for Wind Power, Advanced Windows
Colorado Boosts its Renewable Energy Requirement to 30% by 2020
Governors' Coalition Recommends Federal Initiatives for Wind Power
School District Harnesses Wind to Teach Students
U.S. Wind Industry Manufacturing Expanded in 2009, Says AWEA
Wind Course in Utah Takes Off
Arkansas Preparing for Wind Power
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Rancher Brings Wind Energy to Arizona
Wind Industry Fuels Manufacturing in North Carolina
Wave Energy Company Looks to Test Prototypes in Maine Waters
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Offers Wind Turbine Siting Guidelines
DOE Marks Earth Day with New Online Resources for Clean Energy
Secretary Chu Announces more than $200 Million for Solar and Water Power Technologies
EERE Announces $3 Million for University-led Wind Power Education and Research
Department of Interior Announces Decision on Cape Wind Project
Maine Sets Goal of 5,000 MW of Offshore Wind Power by 2030
Nebraska Law Allows Wind Developers to Sell Power Out of State
Interior Department Approves Cape Wind, the First U.S. Offshore Wind Farm
Bassett Mechanical Explores Mid-Sized Wind Market
Department of Energy Announces $60 Million for Small Business Clean Energy Innovation Projects
President Obama Highlights Clean energy Projects
Astraeus Wind Modifies Manufacturing in Michigan
Cape Wind Sets Power Agreement with National Grid, Gets FAA Approval
DOE to Invest $6 Million in Midsize Wind Turbine Technology Development
DOE Announces Funding Opportunity for Enhancing Short-Term Wind Forecasting
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DOE Releases Comprehensive Report on Offshore Wind Power in the United States
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The EITF met on September 13th, 2013 to discuss three issues. PwC's EITF observer provides you an insightful summary of decisions reached and the changes affecting GAAP.
At its September 13th, 2013 meeting, the FASB's Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) reached consensuses-for-exposure on two issues affecting certain stock-based awards with performance targets and certain hybrid financial instruments. Discussions also continued on an issue affecting investments in qualified affordable housing projects. The consensuses-for-exposure must first be ratified by the FASB at its October 2, 2013 meeting before being exposed for public comment.
This edition of EITF observer provides a synopsis of the discussions and decisions reached at the September 13 EITF meeting.


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PARKERSBURG - Mayor Bob Newell is asking members of Parkersburg City Council to explore the idea of home rule.
"Parkersburg needs to take a serious look at this and see what we might be able to do under home rule," Newell said.
The mayor wants many city council members to attend the West Virginia Municipal League conference in February to learn about the program and how the city may benefit.
Charleston, Huntington, Bridgeport and Wheeling have experimented with the home rule pilot program. An audit on the program reported the cities streamlined government offices, simplified business licensing and found better ways to fund public services.
The auditors recommended the Legislature expand the program for all cities with more than 2,000 residents.
Newell thinks the city leaders should look at the idea.
When the pilot program was discussed a few years ago, Newell and council rejected the idea. But the mayor has had a change of heart. He noted the idea has now gained traction among state lawmakers.
"The local delegates and senators did not speak up in favor of this and our fear was anything we changed we would have to change back. There appears to be more thought put into it. And more support."
In November, Vienna Mayor David Nohe, who serves as state senator, R-Wood, said he favored the idea. Nohe said it didn't make sense for the state to have so much control over the cities.
There are 11 states, including West Virginia, that do not have provisions for home rule.
Newell said many who are against home rule don't understand it.
"It allows cities to do things in their cities that make sense," he said.
The big fear is that cities given additional powers of taxation will automatically enact them. Newell said that's not what's happening. He's looking at broadening the tax base.
If the city were able to impose a 1 percent sales tax, Newell said city officials could reduce B&O tax and reduce- and possibly eliminate- fees.
"It would be more business friendly," he said.
Newell said cities operating under home rule would have more leeway to handle matters related to municipal planning, zoning and demolition. Most of those rules are state mandates.
Councilman Jim Reed said he's open to exploring the concept of home rule and what it could do for the city.
"We could explore it and look at it. We could always look at things like that."
"Parkersburg ought to take a look at it, is all I am saying," Newell added. "Or we can continue to let (the state Legislature) run the cities, which hasn't been very efficient."


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Send Grandpa some love with this heart-shaped pillow you can make with your preschooler. It's a great gift to give!
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Use words--and make a face--to explore feelings together this no-sew pillow
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Say "ni hao" with the el-egg-ant springtime craft from Kai-lan
We'll shed some light on how to put recyclable jars to good use!
Nothing says "Gong Hay Fat Choy" more than these hand-made money envelopes!
Wear your heart on your CD sleeve this Valentine's Day!
Let sweet holiday wishes bloom with these simple, customized cookie boxes.
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Pick, print, tape -- PRESTO! Enchanting lanterns to put on display!
Face those winter winds with a cheery smile from Kai-lan!
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Your kid's kicks are kickin' with these decorative shoelace covers
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Make a super special card for Mom!
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Let Tolee's favorite friend give you a hand at bathtime.
Jump in the tub with Hoho!
Make sweethearts super happy with this crafty card
Make your little sweetheart "super happy" with a treats-filled heart box!
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Snuggle up with Tolee this Valentine's Day!
Warm your Valentine's heart with this no-sew pillow
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Ina Brown Ledbetter, 100, formerly of Oak Ridge, Tenn., died Dec. 26, 2012, at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia, N.C.
She was born in Jackson County, Tenn., daughter of the late Willis Otis and Maltie Stout Brown, and was preceded in death by her husband, James Carl Ledbetter, and a sister, Janie Brown.
Survivors include two sons, Carl Brown Ledbetter and wife, Sonja, of Tullahoma, Tenn., and William Michael Ledbetter and wife, Pam, of Gastonia; seven grandchildren, Valerie Ledbetter, Krista Carr, Cheryl Ledbetter, Lindsey Taylor, Amanda Leftwich, William Ledbetter and Ethan Ledbetter; and six great-grandchildren.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ledbetter was held 5:30 p.m. Thursday in the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, at Anderson Memorial Gardens, and the family will receive friends one hour before the service at Martin Oak Ridge Funeral Home. Online messages may be left at www.martinfuneralhomeoakridge.com.
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New Movie Inspires 'Courage' to Stand for Liberty
Source: CBN News
The recent attacks on U.S. Embassies in Egypt, Yemen and the U.S. consulate in Libya remind many that freedom comes with a price.
The battle isn't always fought on the frontlines. Sometimes citizens here at home have to take a stand to defend our precious liberties.
That's the topic of a new film opening across the nation, Last Ounce of Courage.
Watch as CBN News Anchor Lee Webb speaks with producer and director Kevin Mcafee about the film and its message.


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Rebecca and David Smith of Choctaw announce the birth of a son, Collin James Smith.
He was born at 1:50 p.m., Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
He is the grandson of Gina and Robert Gall of Del City, Charles and Beverly Smith of Oklahoma City, and Paula Gordon of Crestline, Calif.
He is the great-grandson of Karen and the late Lonnie Dickenson of Shawnee, Dan and the late Lynn Hurley of Shawnee, Ann and Bill Rosewitz of Oklahoma City, Ira Dean Botchlet of Oklahoma City, and Rex and Kathy Reynolds of Oklahoma City.
He has one big brother, Gage Anthony, 3.
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Betty Grinager, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, with her family at her side. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Boyd, with the Rev. Lori Wold officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.
Lynner Funeral Home. of Clarkfield, was in charge of the funeral arrangements.
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'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Recap: Season 1, Episode 15, 'Yes Men'
"Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." is too big for just one person to recap, so Speakeasy assembled its own superhero team – WSJ video wiz Marshall Crook and reporter Michael Calia – to review (and argue about) the new ABC series each week.
Hey everyone, it's Mike here. I'm flying solo this week — Marshall is off doing something much, much cooler, and hopefully he tells us all about it — so please bear with me as I try to process all the Asgardian madness unleashed on "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." this week. The previous episode's kicker segment featured Lorelei (Elena Satine), a seemingly villainous woman from Asgard, showing up on Midgard, er, Earth, to make some mischief. How will Agent Coulson and his team fight off this superpowered seductress? With help from the heroic Lady Sif (Jaimie Alexander, seen most recently in "Thor: The Dark World"), of course!
Before long, the team picks up a massive energy reading in the desert that only means one thing: an Asgardian has landed. What is it with these people landing in the desert? It must be cheaper to film there when you factor in the special effects budget. Anyway, it looks like they're being drawn to the spot where Lorelei landed, but they begin to pick up an even stronger reading.
It turns out to be Sif, whom they recognize as a "friendly" from her time fighting alongside Thor. She warns the team that she and Lorelei have a long and acrimonious history. The villainous has tapped into the powers of sorcery and bent all sorts of men to her will over the eons. She's ruled over empires, hoarded gold and weapons, and generally dominated. She's already moved quickly on her plan to dominate Midgard, enchanting a biker gang to serve as a personal army. Sif wants to move before it gets any worse. Let the super smackdown commence, right?
First, some quick S.H.I.E.L.D. housekeeping. Skye is convalescing beautifully, eager to learn how to defend herself, while Agent Simmons is stumped in her pursuit of any traces of the "miracle" treatment that saved Skye. Coulson, meanwhile, is haunted by the blue, Dr. Manhattan-looking alien he took the serum from at the "Guest House." He wants answers from Nick Fury, but he's officially "off the grid." You don't find him, another agent admonishes Coulson. Fury finds you.
Well, what WAS that thing in the tank that pumped out the miracle elixir that cured Skye in last week's episode, anyway? Some commenters suggested it was a Kree, other observers posited it might be a Frost Giant. Coulson asks Sif, who needs the team's help in tracking down Lorelei, if she's come across any blue aliens in her time. Of course, she says, before listing a litany of blue peoples from across the universe. Not much help, Sif.
Back on the Lorelei trail, the team and Sif track the evil Asgardian down to a biker bar, where the team and Lorelei's protectors engage in a Western-style shootout. Just as the two goddesses are about to square off, Lorelei sends her personal guards to do her dirty work and take a beating from Sif. She uses the distraction to slip outside and corner Agent Ward, whom she seduces with ease. They peel off down the highway on a stolen chopper. Off to Vegas!
Sif, to say the least, isn't happy in her quest to (literally) collar her nemesis. Literally? Yes. Sif can only get Lorelei's powers in check if she slaps a magical collar on her, only it's been damaged in the gunfight. Fitz and Simmons need to figure it out, but first, Simmons wants to know more about the miracle drug. When Coulson stays mum, she gets testy with him, pressing him further before he cuts her down. It seems that, even in his pursuit for the ultimate truth, Coulson is still subscribing to the hierarchy of clearance and secrets in S.H.I.E.L.D.
But forget all that for now. Things pick up once it becomes clear what Ward was up to in fleeing with Lorelei. Instead of continuing to run, he lures the team into a trap in Vegas. Lorelei surreptitiously seduces Fitz, who then tricks Sif into being locked in the Bus' cell. By the time Agent May — who has a nice warrior-to-warrior chat with Sif, each revealing their more vulnerable sides — figures out what's up, the Bus is already under Ward and Lorelei's control. Coulson is quick to learn that Fitz is under the evil Asgardian's spell, though, and plays along with it, pretending he's been hypnotized, too. With Sif locked in the cell, and about to be ejected high in the sky, it's up to May to square off with Lorelei. Sadly, it looks like May has finally found someone who can kick her butt for a change. Lorelei rubs it in when she taunts May as the "warrior woman with a heart of ice" before smooching Ward in front of her.
It's only a minor break in the action before we get into the main event: Sif, who's managed to avoid being sucked out of the plane, facing down Lorelei. After some banter, the two engage in some pretty awkward swordplay, so that was a bit of a letdown. Yet, their fight is intercut with May and Ward tangling, which is far cooler and more brutal. Thanks to the wonders of editing and running time, the fights end pretty much simultaneously. Sif bests Lorelei and shuts her up with that magical collar. Ward, however, gets the upper hand in his fight with May. Just as he pulls the trigger on his pistol, May reveals she took the clip. And like that, with Lorelei in chains and the Asgardians heading home, the spell is broken. As is the Ward-May relationship, it appears.
The trauma of the episode's events — along with some prodding from May — get Coulson to tell Skye the truth about how she was cured by being injected with alien juice. Skye doesn't take the news so harshly, though. She shrugs it off. So what if they're in the dark? That's where they live. Well, Coulson isn't quite satisfied with that, and he tells Skye that they're going to team up to find out The Truth, dagnabit! But, don't look now, but Agent May was secretly listening in on their conversation, and she rats them out to … someone. Nick Fury, perhaps? Hmmmm.
I can't say I'm too pleased with this general development, as the Skye storyline has been one of the big drags on the season. Marshall was on to something last week when he suggested that "a little Asgardian silliness" may be a nice break from the Skye storyline. Indeed it was, for the most part.
Let's face it, the broader Marvel universe is just more interesting than what happens on this show week to week. If there are more episodes like this one to come this season, so be it. If everything amounts to the extended trailer for "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," so be it. I'm no longer expecting this to be a great or even good series. It just needs to be fun. Tonight was a strong step in that direction.
Until next time …
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Newcomers star in West Alabama scrimmage
Published: Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 10:20 p.m.
LIVINGSTON | With two practices on Saturday, the West Alabama football coaching staff used the morning practice to take a look at newcomers in live conditions, while the defense controlled a 90-minute afternoon workout at Tiger Stadium.
Several freshmen and walk-ons made the most of their morning opportunity. Freshman defensive end Ezekiel Ufomadu recorded a sack, and walk-on linebacker Evan Osborne intercepted a pass in the scrimmage.
"Alex Pagonis and James Williams are already getting work with the 2s on the offensive line, and Mike Williams is working with the second bunch on the defensive front," coach Will Hall said. "We kind of felt like all along that the lines would be the strength of this signing class."
Even though the energy level wasn't what Hall wanted in the afternoon, he was pleased with how the defense responded and executed.
"Our defense executed much better. That's what you would expect out of a Tiger defense coming off the kind of day they had yesterday," Hall said. "All in all, our energy level was as low as its been as a team, though."
Hall also singled out freshman quarterback Conner Cramer and walk-on running back Jacob Nichols, as well as freshman kicker Troy Elliott and freshman defensive end Dwight Herlong Jr.
The Tigers will scrimmage at 2:45 p.m. today at Tiger Stadium. The scrimmage is open to the public.
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Job Summary: Provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). The staff nurse directs and leads other assigned team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.
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Licensure, Certification and / or Registration: RN licensure in NC. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas. "Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing as assigned;waived and or non-waived, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations."
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1. Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes providing for the assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of WFBMC.
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3. Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
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Leon Hiebert was pastor of Andover Assembly of God (Generations Church A/G) from 1989 to 2009. He is a Viet Nam veteran who spent 10 years in the US Navy most of the time as a corpsman serving with the Marine Corps. A native of Belleville, Kan., Hiebert is semi retired and lives in Andover with his wife, Sharon. He is a school bus driver for USD 385, Andover, Kansas.
Scripture: Numbers 2:1 The Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron…
Observation: "The LORD said to Moses and Aaron… " This phrase, or one very similar, is repeated over 50 times in the book of Numbers, and over 130 times in the Pentateuch.
In Genesis 1, we find that one of the first three things revealed about God (one, that He is, and two, that he creates) is that He is a speaker. "And God said … " God talks. God has much to say. God communicates. Here in Numbers that truth is emphasized again.
The emphasis I see in Numbers is the personal aspect. God said all of this to Moses and Aaron. God talks to people.
A second emphasis that when God speaks so much, it is that he wants to use those people to speak to others. It is not all for their own personal benefit. It is to make them more valuable to God and to others.
Application: What God says to me today is not just for my benefit. I must be faithful to pass it along to others. God speaks to me and through me.
Prayer: Lord, I want to be faithful to apply your word to my life and to pass it along to others who may find you saying the same thing to them. Amen
Pastor Leon
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Ziqoo, on 12 December 2012 - 06:04 PM, said:
wait a year and a half for the fix and you know how hunters have felt about countless of bugs.
Oh and we got powershot and glaives that AoE people out of CC, not to mention they both randomly fail (deal 0 dmg, don't show up on combat log, but go on cooldown/cost focus) half of the time. Well I guess it ain't that important considering powershot only has 1 min cooldown,3 sec cast time and is our main nuke.


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Sinkhole hearing could be held here
Published: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 10:50 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, January 28, 2013 at 10:50 a.m.
The chairman of the Louisiana Senate Natural Resources Committee says he favors holding a joint legislative hearing in mid-February in Assumption Parish concerning issues raised by the Napoleonville sinkhole.
State Sen. Gerald Long said parish officials asked to have it in Assumption, and he would like it to convene there as well.
The Assumption Police Jury adopted a resolution last week asking for the joint meeting of the Senate and House Natural Resources and House Environment committees to be held in Pierre Part.
The sinkhole was found Aug. 3 in the swamps between Bayou Corne and Grand Bayou and prompted an evacuation of 150 nearby residents that remains in effect.
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7 Lies on Your Makeup Labels
Most of the claims on the front of makeup packaging mean absolutely nothing. Here's what you need to know to cut through the marketing jargon
In fact, if you turn over your bottle of oil-free foundation, you may very well find oils on the list of ingredients. Companies substitute synthetic oils for natural versions in order to call the product oil-free -- and the irony is that many of the synthetic oils are actually more likely to irritate your skin.
"The key is looking for the word 'noncomedogenic' or 'nonacnegenic' on the label," explains Washington D.C. dermatologist Elizabeth Tanzi, MD. These terms indicate that the product will neither clog pores nor cause breakouts. While acne sufferers tend to avoid all oils, Tanzi stresses there are certain oils that are actually beneficial. Tea tree oil kills bacteria, and lavender oil is an antiseptic with anti-inflammatory properties.
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most makeup/skincare companies will write anything to sell their product. The sad thing, we often believe them, and spend a lot of money.
by venenumletalis Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:40PM Report as inappropriate
Great-to-know tips. I truly enjoyed this article and was surprised at some of the things I learned.
by GigiSD Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 01:35PM Report as inappropriate
Good stuff to know.
by caitlin_bickel Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 12:40PM Report as inappropriate
thank you! i had so many times this discussion with some or other sales person that insisted that "this product won't give you an allergic reaction/won't react with your sensitive skin, it's natural!" my reply is usually along the lines that strawberries are natural, still people are allergic to them...
by AstridB Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 12:01PM Report as inappropriate
Very good things to know!
by HxCookie Monday, February 11, 2013 at 01:27PM Report as inappropriate
Thanks for spelling it out for us!!!
by asiagirl4ever Sunday, February 3, 2013 at 09:53AM Report as inappropriate
The one that gets me is long lasting or 8 hours. No makeup really stays that long and looks like you just put it on, at least for me...
by Only1KimmieD Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 12:50PM Report as inappropriate
a lot of good things to keep in mind when shopping
by rayshaviolet Thursday, January 10, 2013 at 01:52PM Report as inappropriate
Good information. I guess I won't waste my money on anymore anti-aging products except for a night cream.
by inthemiddles Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 07:29PM Report as inappropriate
Hummm good to know
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One flu-related death reported in Wood County
January 17, 2013
PARKERSBURG — At least one local resident has died due to influenza-related illness, officials confirmed Wednesday....
Lots of people have passed away in the past few months.They don't specifically say from flu, but from the other things related, like dehydration,severe bronchitis, etc.The elderly succumb daily to these related illnesses, but it goes unknown, because they are older and have other illnesses.Nursing homes have no wish to be known as "infected" nor do they want you to know the residents are confined to their rooms.Not allowed in the hall.Even the meals are served in their little cubbyholes. I know not all nursing homes are this way, and I applaud the efforts of this particular home for trying to control the epidemic. It is really hard on my relative to not be able to walk each day. Hopefully, not all old people are going thru this. Bottom line,a lot more people are dead of this stuff than you know.
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my son attends Fairplains Elementary and when he came out of school yesterday, he said they had sent 10 students home yesterday with the flu. About an hour after he came home he started feeling sick and now he has it also. when I called the school this morning, I was told one class only has 3 students today. the woman advised me to just keep him home again tomorrow even if he is feeling better because the flu is so bad.
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- May 10:
- St. Louis Rams draft Michael Sam, first openly gay player in NFL
- NFL Draft: Raiders complete the deal
- NFL draft: Michael Sam goes to Rams
- NFL draft: Raiders take DE in seventh round
- NFL draft: Raiders make homecoming pick
- NFL draft: San Jose State's David Fales selected in sixth round by Chicago Bears
- NFL draft: 49ers take pass-rusher in fifth round
- NFL draft: Stanford chases history
- NFL draft: Stanford chases history
- NFL draft: 49ers take another defensive back
- NFL draft: Cal's Khairi Fortt goes to Saints
- NFL draft: A look at the Raiders' draft class
- NFL draft: Raiders take DB Keith McGill
- NFL draft: A look at the 49ers' draft class
- NFL draft: Raiders take defensive tackle Justin Ellis
- NFL draft: 49ers draft WR Bruce Ellington
- May 9:
- NFL draft: A look at 49ers' Brandon Thomas
- Green Bay Packers draft Cal's Richard Rodgers
- NFL draft: 49ers pick offensive lineman Brandon Thomas
- NFL draft: A look at 49ers' Chris Borland
- NFL draft: Raiders take guard Jackson in third round
- NFL draft: 49ers take linebacker Borland
- NFL draft: A look at 49ers' Marcus Martin
- NFL draft: 49ers take center Martin with 70th pick
- NFL draft: Raiders' McKenzie trades for additional pick
- NFL draft: 49ers add Stevie Johnson, Carlos Hyde to offense
- Thompson: For Raiders, Carr was a no-brainer
- NFL draft: Palo Alto's Adams, Stanford's Murphy lead Bay Area products taken on Day 2
- NFL draft: Raiders pick QB Derek Carr
- 49ers trade for receiver Stevie Johnson
- 49ers' top pick Jimmie Ward tells media 'I talk with my pads'
- 49ers' rookie Jimmie Ward will have toughest stretch beginning in mid-October
ALAMEDA -- Might there be a new Carr in the Raiders immediate future?
When the NFL draft reconvenes Friday at 4 p.m., the Raiders have the fourth selection at No. 36 overall, and if no team trades to move ahead of them, chances are record-setting Fresno State quarterback Derek Carr will be there for the taking.
Houston, which opens at No. 33, once upon a time drafted Carr's brother David as the first pick in the history of the franchise. It didn't go well, and it seems unlikely they want to revisit history to a skeptical fan base.
Washington is up next and already has Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins. Out of the first round, the Redskins aren't shopping for a quarterback with their first pick of 2014. Cleveland, at No. 35, already selected Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel in the first round at No. 22.
The brings up the Raiders, with general manager Reggie McKenzie and coach Dennis Allen both stating publicly they'd like to bring in a young quarterback to go along with veteran free agent Matt Schaub and second-year player Matt McGloin.
Carr finished a decorated career with a flourish in Fresno State's spread offense, passing for 5,083 yards and 50 touchdowns with eight interceptions. It was at least a mild surprise he fell out of Round 1, with Blake Bortles Central Florida going to Jacksonville at No. 3, Manziel to the Browns at No. 22 and Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater closing out the first round by going to Minnesota.
There have been unconfirmed reports of the Raiders having a serious interest in Carr to the point where there was speculation he could be targeted if they had moved back in the first round.
Instead, the Raiders stayed put and landed linebacker Khalil Mack, who is tentatively scheduled to arrive at the facility Friday.
If another team moves up to take Carr, or the Raiders are looking elsewhere and seeking to get their quarterback farther down the line -- they've been linked with Pittsburgh's Tom Savage -- they could look to fill another void.
Some possibilities at No. 36:
Lee's stats because of injuries and poor play at quarterback following the graduation of Matt Barkley. At 6-foot, 192 pounds, Lee was forecast to go as early as No. 22 by ESPN's Chris Mortenson, only to fall out of the first round. As the Pac-12's freshman of the year in 2011, he caught 73 passes for 1,143 yards and 11 touchdowns and followed that up with 118 receptions for 1,721 yards and 14 touchdowns in winning the Fred Biletnikoff award and the Pac-12 offensive player of the year.
Last season, Lee had 57 receptions for 794 yards and four touchdowns as the Trojans struggled at quarterback and Lee had a sore knee.
Adams, Carr's teammate at Fresno State and a graduate of Palo Alto High, is bigger at 6-2, 216 and caught 22 touchdown passes in 26 career games. He caught 131 passes for 1,645 yards and 24 touchdowns, with a skill set that has been compared to James Jones, the veteran former Green Bay Packers the Raiders added as a free agent in the offseason.
No running backs were taken in Round 1 for second year in a row. Until last season, when no running backs were chosen, at least one running back had went in the first round in every year from 1967 through 2012.


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Catholics and Politics 1996
As the presidential election season
of 1996 heats up, different groups are attempting to claim the
high moral ground. The once-unified conservative movement has
splintered into social conservatives (morality is their main concern)
and economic conservatives (who want a freer environment for private
enterprise). Each claims to be pointing the way for a return to
values of one sort or another.
But the conservatives are not alone. Themes of family values are
being sounded in the political center by members of all parties.
And the more liberal political factions insist that their plan
for a better America is one where things will be more fair for
everyone. Indeed all the campaigners say their political vision
will make America better.
Some organizations are aggressively targeting Catholics to join
their ranks. That's one of the more interesting political developments
for American Catholics since John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign.
One group, the Catholic Alliance (a small but growing branch of
televangelist Pat Robertson's Christian Coalition), has even suggested
in its literature that it intends to represent Catholic voters.
Who speaks for the Catholic Church when it comes to choosing political
candidates? No one does. Not this magazine, not any alliance,
campaign, coalition, network, political party--not even the U.S.
bishops' conference, the Vatican or the pope. Our Church leadership
has a strict policy of not endorsing candidates in the United
Yet official Catholic leadership--the bishops of our Church--freely
advocate support for certain political proposals and oppose others.
They do this in their ordained role as religious leaders of the
faithful and as teachers of the faith. Catholic opposition to
abortion is a clear example. Abortion is, according to Church
doctrine, a moral and social evil that must not be condoned. (Yet
we are not to condemn those who have had abortions. We are to
extend a compassionate hand.)
Euthanasia and capital punishment are two other examples of social
policy that conflict with Catholic belief in the sanctity of life.
Our bishops lead the Church in speaking out strongly against these
and working for the rest of the Church to join them.
The unfair situation of the poor in society has been a concern
of Christians from the beginning. During the past 100 years, popes
and Church leaders have been outspoken critics of modern social
and economic policies that widen the gap between poor and rich.
In November of last year, the administrative board of our own
U.S. bishops published a statement on political responsibility
that has much bearing on the elections of 1996. Near the beginning,
they quote Pope John Paul II's 1995 homily at Camden Yards in
Baltimore: "The basic question before a democratic society
is, How ought we to live together?" As we enter an era when
more and more groups are claiming to have moral answers to social
questions, applying universal moral truths across the board has
become more complicated than ever.
In their statement, our bishops challenge us to go beyond the
horse-racing approach to political campaigns. Focusing on political
strategies rather than the real issues that face Americans has
led many to become disenchanted with politics. "The politics
of money and polarization may help fund-raising and ratings,"
the bishops write, "but it is a bad way to build community."
They use the current debate over welfare reform and family values
as an example. The campaigns are offering "false choices
between responsibility and compassion," they say.
Some would say that our current economic situation is a result
of too much compassion, in the bishops' words: "too many
immigrants and welfare mothers; not enough birth control, abortions,
prisons and executions; and too much foreign aid and affirmative
action." Our social problems go deeper than that, say the
bishops. Scapegoating certain social groups destructively divides
us as a society.
The moral key to sort through political choices is the common
good and the dignity of all creation, especially humans. "We
are called to measure every party and movement by how its agenda
touches human life and dignity," write the bishops. That
criterion does not fit neatly into categories of liberal and conservative, Democrat, Republican or
independent. The test of the 1996 elections will
be how the elections affect the lives of the weak and
vulnerable, say the bishops. (The full text of their document
can be obtained by calling the bishops' publishing office at 1-800-235-8722.)
There could be nothing more absurd to an American than to leave
all guidance in political matters to the Catholic bishops. It
is the proper place of every Christian, indeed every person, to
exercise citizenship actively and freely. But if we claim to be
Christians, our political opinions ought to be shaped by our beliefs.
If we claim to be Catholic Christians, our opinions ought to be
shaped by our Catholic beliefs. Our bishops certainly have a right
and duty to help us understand these beliefs. And they speak with
more authority than any political campaigner regarding what is
or isn't Catholic belief.
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have a right to operate freely. They each can attempt to persuade
us how to vote. That's the genius of our political system. But
each of us, in turn, has an obligation to vote with an informed
conscience. Go beyond the commercials. Get beneath the surface.
Look to the common good of the whole nation. And let no one, by
any name, convince you that in order to be a good Catholic you
must choose a particular candidate. That's un-American and un-Christian: It
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Definition of crescendo in English:
1 (plural crescendos or crescendi /krɪˈʃɛndi/) Music A gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music: each time the key changes, there is a gradual crescendo
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- The second is a three-part lullaby and the finale a moto perpetuo in gradual crescendo.
- As Sora walked further down the hall, the redhead's sensitive ears picked up a gradual crescendo of a beautifully played piano.
- Instead, it had more of a gradual crescendo, a spirit to it that demanded a faster movement.
1.1 Music A passage of music marked or performed with a crescendo.
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- The musical phraseology was convincing, and the crescendos and decrescendos were accurately measured and performed.
- The final crescendo was stunningly articulated!
- As crescendo after crescendo uplifts the piece, the group becomes more and more abrasive and unforgiving.
1.2The loudest point reached in a gradually increasing sound: the port engine revs rose to a crescendo
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- A great babble of voices all rose to a crescendo of sound that could only be the prelude to panic.
- Excited chattering rose to a crescendo in the auditorium as the sound of the fast-moving convoy fell upon the ears of those at the back of the crowd.
- Comedy sound effects come to a crescendo as the abused machine finally collapses in a heap of scrap metal.
2A progressive increase in intensity: a crescendo of misery
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- It was a fitting crescendo to a remarkable exhibition.
- What followed was a rising crescendo in which he saw glorious opportunities for the future, the future in particular of left-of-centre politics.
- Although many speakers struck bland notes individually, together these became a crescendo of shared concern.
2.1The most intense point reached: the hysteria reached a crescendo around the spring festival
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- In early April, this propaganda campaign reached a crescendo.
- As the vocal chords stretched, the cheering reached a crescendo.
- But the excitement reached a crescendo when the dance floor was thrown open.
adverb& adjectiveMusic
With a gradual increase in loudness: [as adjective]: a short crescendo kettledrum roll
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- Each goal is honoured with the crescendo beat of drums and the noise is increased by the cheers of the successful party.
- Reversing the crescendo pattern used by so many instrumental bands, the song begins with booming drums and layers of distorted bass, high-end guitars, and uplifting piano.
verb (crescendoes, crescendoing, crescendoed)[no object]
Increase in loudness or intensity: the reluctant cheers began to crescendo
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- More laughter from the audience, which crescendoed as Kelly began actually discussing the things, in terms of their visual history and morphology.
- It's also there in the way he ends notes in the verses, crescendoing and pitching up and then choking them off suddenly, cutting the sound short.
- Soon, the faint pitter-patter crescendoed into the staccato of heavy drops falling on Heinrich's poncho.
Late 18th century: Italian, present participle of crescere 'to increase', from Latin crescere 'grow'.
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Hey, all you sweet-toothed app developers: Cease and desist!
Newly armed with a provisional trademark on the word "candy" from the U.S. government, the British game maker behind the wildly popular app Candy Crush Saga has been going after mobile-gaming app developers using the off-limits noun, demanding they either lose it or close up shop.
Analysts and trademark experts were taken aback by the protection the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office had given King.com, whose highly addictive puzzle-game app has been a runaway hit with the mobile-gadget set. Tyler Ochoa, who teaches intellectual property at Santa Clara University School of Law, called the move "blatantly anticompetitive," while others wondered whether other app makers would start seeking trademarks on a whole slew of everyday words.
"I was very surprised to get that warning because 'candy' is such a common word and I never dreamed anyone could get a trademark for it," said Benny Hsu, a Jacksonville, Fla., game developer who found out this week in a form email from Apple (AAPL) that he and his app, "All Candy Casino Slots -- Jewel Craze Connect: Big Blast Mania Land," were in King's doghouse.
After getting over his initial anger, and then deciding he didn't want to spring for a lawyer to fight it, Hsu changed the free app's name to "All Sweets Casino Slots." But the taste left in his mouth was anything but sweet.
"My game looks nothing like Candy Crush," said a befuddled Hsu. "My candies are rainbow-colored lollipops; Crush uses small green and red and yellow candies."
King, whose highly addictive puzzle game has been downloaded more than 500 million times by Apple and Android users and was the most popular free app in the Apple App Store last year, has apparently asked only a handful of developers so far to remove their app, according to bloggers following the story. And its campaign seems targeted mainly against rivals with candy-themed gaming apps, not virtual confectioners like Candy Bar Maker or sugar-themed learning apps like Candy Count.
In a statement, a King representative said that because of a constant barrage of copycat developers trying to piggyback on Crush's success by using "candy" in their names, "we have to enforce our rights and protect our players from confusion. We don't enforce against all uses of 'Candy' -- some are legitimate, and, of course, we would not ask app developers who use the term legitimately to stop doing so."
Apple, which automatically sends emails to parties involved in a claim such as King's, would not comment on the candy kerfuffle. And observers point out that Apple's email to Hsu, for instance, doesn't necessarily mean the Cupertino tech giant supports King's effort to elbow away its rivals.
But the sweeping breadth of the trademark protection King received from the government, subject to a 30-day "opposition period" now underway, raises questions for Apple and anyone else involved in the burgeoning world of mobile apps. Hsu said that when he tried to create an app last year with the word "memory" in it, he "got an email from a developer that said 'we own the trademark to the word "memory," so you can't use it.'"
Analyst Ben Bajarin with Creative Strategies said he was "surprised that King could get a trademark for a word so broadly used. They didn't invent the word 'candy,' but they saw an opportunity to own it and fight their competition, which shows just how hard it is to have a successful brand and franchise in today's era of mobile gaming."
A patent office spokesman Tuesday afternoon said he was unfamiliar with the King claim and could not comment. But Ochoa at Santa Clara University called King's candy trademark "unduly broad. I don't think anyone identifies this app by the name 'candy' by itself. They're attempting to get a monopoly or exclusive rights on anything that has the word 'candy' in it to prevent other people from making imitation games. That's blatantly anti-competitive and it's not what the trademark law is supposed to be about. It's about protecting products and brands."
Raising the specter of an all-out land rush by app developers using trademark protection to cordon off an endless string of everyday words, Bajarin wondered where it will all lead.
"For example, will people start seeking trademarks for titles with the word 'football' in them?" he said. "We've never really had to deal with this before in the world of software development, so everyone is learning as they go."
Contact Patrick May at 408-920-5689; follow him at Twitter.com/patmaymerc.


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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi men's tennis team returns to action on Thursday, Jan. 23 against New Mexico State at 2 p.m. CST and Friday, Jan. 24 against Utah State at 2 p.m. CST, in Las Cruces, N.M. at the NMSU Tennis Center.
The Islanders (3-3) opened the season last weekend in Albuquerque, N.M. with six matches in a span of three days against Arizona, UC Irvine and host New Mexico. A&M - Corpus Christi dropped two losses to New Mexico, but posted a pair of wins against Arizona and split with UC Irvine.
Guillaume Rauseo was named the Southland Conference Men's Tennis Player of the Week on Tuesday after putting together a solid weekend. The sophomore tallied a 4-2 singles record, including a 4-1 mark in the No. 3 spot. Rauseo showed courage and resilience in leading the Islanders to wins over UC Irvine and Arizona on the final day of play.
Rauseo and the rest of the Islanders will first take on New Mexico State (0-0) on Thursday. The last time the two teams met up was last January in the second match of the season. The Aggies cinched a 7-0 victory in Albuquerque. The Islanders return four singles players from that match, including reigning Southland Conference Player of the Year, Peter Nagy. The junior registered a 3-1 record in the No. 1 position over the weekend, with wins against Arizona and UC Irvine. Also returning to the Islanders lineup is Matt Westmoreland who saved nine match points over the weekend when the match was on the line.
Pietro Jordao is also familiar with the Aggies after battling last season in the No. 6 spot. Jordao picked up a win against Arizona in the No. 6 spot and teamed up with Javier Pujol in doubles play. Pujol captured consecutive victories over UC Irvine in No. 4 singles while Ricardo Mayagoitia clinched the opening match for the Islanders. The sophomore showed tremendous courage in fighting back from an injury to lift the Islanders past the Wildcats in a 7-6 (5) third-set victory.
Freshmen Paul Cook and Philip Kuehnen made their Islanders' debut over the weekend. Cook picked up his first win of the season against Arizona in the No. 6 spot. The England native also teamed up with Westmoreland to mark a 2-0 record in doubles play.
New Mexico State will open their season on Thursday while the Islanders will be playing in their seventh match of the season. The Aggies finished the 2013 season with a 14-9 record after falling in the semifinal round of the WAC Championships. Much like the Islanders, New Mexico State has one senior on their roster, Marc Westgate. In addition, two juniors, six sophomores and one redshirt sophomore make up the Aggies roster. Sophomore Liam Goldberg is ranked No. 18 in the Mountain Region singles rankings while the duo of Thomas Douglas and Naveen Manivannan are ranked No. 8 in the region in doubles.
Utah State (1-1) opened the season with a 4-3 loss to BYU before topping Idaho State 5-2. The Aggies finished the 2013 season with a 7-14 record after falling to New Mexico State in the quarterfinal round of the WAC Tournament. The last time the Aggies and the Islanders met up was in 2012 in Las Cruces. A&M - Corpus Christi downed the Aggies, 7-0, clinching every set, including a 3-0 sweep in doubles. Returning from that match for the Islanders is Nagy and Westmoreland. Utah State returns seven players from a year ago and welcomes four newcomers.
Following Friday's match, the Islanders men's team along with the women's team will host Maryland Baltimore County in the home opener at the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center on Sunday, Jan. 26, at 10 a.m.
For all the latest on Islanders Tennis, like the team on Facebook (IslandersTennis) and follow them on Twitter and Instagram (@IslandersTennis).


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Combat the coldest weather with the Nike Hyperwarm Fitted Crew. Whether you're training on the field or hitting up the slopes with friends, this shirt will keep you warm and dry. Built for the coldest conditions, it provides a lightweight fit for speed and domination.
Thermal Dri-FIT fabric pulls away sweat and helps reflect warmth back onto your body, so you can stay toasty even in frigid conditions. Thick seams are eliminated with the flat-lock stitching, so this shirt provides maximum comfort against the skin. Plus, the half-neck height prevents heat from escaping in a major heat-loss zone. Choose from a variety of colors to match your other gear.
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|Length Overall
|16' 2''
4.93 m
|Dry Weight
719 lbs.
326 kg
1.78 m
|Tested Weight
|Weight Capacity
|Draft Up
|Person Capacity
|Draft Down
|Fuel Capacity
6 gal.
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|Water Capacity
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|Total Package Weight (Trailer,Boat & Engine)
|Prices, features, designs, and equipment are subject to change. Please see your local dealer or visit the builder's website for the latest information available on this boat model.
|Std. Power
|1 x 20-hp Mercury FourStroke EL
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1 x 20-hp Mercury FourStroke ELPT
1 x 25-hp Mercury FourStroke ELPT
1 x 40-hp Mercury FourStroke ELPT
1 x 9.9-hp Mercury FourStroke BigFoot ELPT
Mission of the Tracker Pro 160
Mindful of the fact that the recession has gone on for some six years, the folks at Tracker Marine put their heads together and asked themselves what it would take to get every able-bodied angler out on the water this season in a new boat.
The answer was to make a boat so affordable, so complete, that it was an offer any real boatless fisherman couldn't refuse. That boat is the new for 2013 Tracker Pro 160.
The Pro 160 is the smallest boat in Tracker's "Bass & Panfish Modified-V" 7-boat line that goes to 19'.
Who Should Buy This Boat?
Tracker targeted the Pro 160 to a very specific type of angler -- one who often fishes alone or with just one buddy. Since most anglers fish alone, or with just a friend or family member, building a boat with a loaded carrying capacity of 435 lbs. (197.7 kgs.) seemed like a win-win for everyone concerned. Win for the anglers who usually fish alone or with just one buddy or kids.
It is a second win for the angler because by building a boat for one or two buddies it could keep the size of the boat down and the size of the engine down as well. That saves both initial cost and operating expenses.
It's also a win for the casual angler who only wants to go fishing a few times a year and hates the thought of an expensive boat being under utilized. By making the boat so inexpensive even Scrooge wouldn't feel guilty blowing off a few weekends each summer.
Twin seats in the cockpit and twin pedestal seats on the casting deck make this an ideal boat for two fishermen. What better way to get a son or daughter into spending quality time with a parent?
Storage for live vests, lines, etc. under both flip-down seats ("A"). More storage for tackle boxes ("B"). 9 gal. aerated livewell ("C").
Rigged and Ready
We found five major items of equipment on the standard features list that makes this boat "Rigged & Ready" to go fishing. All that is needed is a rod, some bait and a little gasoline. Follow us as we "check off" the important fishing equipment--
#1 Helm Console. The Pro 160 has a one-piece helm console that houses the boat's steering wheel, basic gauges, switches, fishfinder and plug-ins. This is a feature usually not seen on aluminum fishing boats at this price-point.
With its high plastic windscreen this console not only houses the helm, but it also protects the skipper from the wind and spray.
We like the simplicity of the 160. It has three switches on the dash with fuses adjacent. Fewer things to go wrong. Less is more.
#2. Trolling Motor. For a fishing boat to be considered rigged and ready, it must have the basic necessities. For starters let's look for a trolling motor. Check! This boat comes with a Minn Kota 45-lb. thrust with foot-control trolling motor that connects to the prewired plug in the bow. What's more Tracker supplies a dedicated battery for it.
The unit is the Edge 45 which has a 45" shaft and 45-lbs of thrust. The prop used is the weedless Wedge 2. The composite bullet is impact resistant and the spine is marine-grade anodized aluminum. It has a 2-year factory warranty.
The trolling motor deployed to silently sneak up on inattentive fish. Note the well-designed and comfortable-looking foot pedal. (Why spend $45,000 for a bass boat just to get a recessed foot pedal?)
#3. Livewell. We need a livewell to keep the bait fresh, or keep the catch alive. Check! The boat has a 9-gal. (34.07 L) aerated livewell molded into the front of the console, and thankfully it includes rounded corners to protect the catch. Additionally, this livewell is all one-piece construction, so no loose parts can go flying off as we cruise to the fishing hole. When not fishing, it can be used for storage.
Notice the reinforced aluminum lid. The location is handy to both the bow and the stern of the boat.
#4 Fishfinder. How about a fishfinder? Check! Tracker includes a Lowrance X-4 Pro fishfinder with a surface temperature display and a swivel mounting bracket making it viewable from the bow.
The 4-X Pro delivers superior target detail and the display can be read even in bright sunlight. It has both auto and manual operation and reads down to 1,000 ft. (304.8 m). It has a one-year factory warranty.
The X-4 Pro is designed for both shallow and deep water fishfinding coverage. It is fully waterproof.
#5. Storage. Rod holders? Check! The Pro 160 accommodates four rods up to 7' (2.13 m) in dedicated, port side holders. There are also storage bins, both in-deck and under the seats.
Four rods up to 7' (2.13 m) can be carried aboard with ease.
Additional storage is just behind the seats. As this is an area that will get stepped on quite frequently, the lid is reinforced, and a lip keeps it from getting pushed into the compartment.
#6. Pedestal Casting Seats. A "must have" piece of fishing equipment. Check! There are two pedestal seats, with screw-in bases both fore and aft on the casting decks. These screw-in bases are solid and are of a type used in some of the most expensive bass boats.
Two pedestal-mounted casting seats come standard with the Pro 160. Both have pedestals that screw into solid metal basis in the deck.
#7. Trailer. Of course a deal is not a deal if it has to sit in the yard. This Pro 160 comes with a trailer with 12" wheels. It's color-matched with powder-coated steel tubing and Galvashield corrosion protection. The bunks are carpeted, nylon tie-down straps are included, and the lights are submersible.
Brakes are the only add-on that might be a necessary option because some local laws may require them. The trailer also comes with a folding-tongue jack and outboard motor support which makes storage in the garage so much easier.
The custom-matched trailer has EZ lube hubs and an all-welded frame. The total package seen here weighs 1,425 lbs. (643.1 kgs.).
The 20-hp, electric-start, carbureted 4-stroke Mercury engine has good low-end torque because it is an SOHC design.
#8. Power. Standard power is a Mercury 20 EL 4-Stroke with electric start. It is a two-cylinder in-line single overhead cam (SOHC), carbureted engine with a total of 351 cc of displacement. SOHC engines are known for their low-end torque and that is precisely what this rig needs. More good news: the engine weighs only about 115-lbs. (52 kgs.), one of the lightest in class.
Important Features. Other features of the Mercury 20 EL include a "fuel primer fast idle system" which is better than an auto-chock with today's fuel. It has a low-oil pressure warning system and a back-up rope start in case of a dead battery. It has six trim positions which maximizes hull performance and permits shallow water operation.
Mercury Warranty. The engine comes with a Mercury 3-year warranty which covers the engine, rigging components and controls. It also has a concurrent 3-year anti-corrosion warranty. Extended factory backed warranty coverage up to seven years can be purchased.
The Pro 160 is exceedingly well-equipped for a boat at this price point and even comes with a fire extinguisher and a paddle.
We have not tested the new Pro 160 so we can give no verifiable performance data. Tracker tells us that with this engine they are reaching top speeds between 22-24 mph with a light load aboard. With a heavy load top speed its more like 18 or 19 mph. For those who want to upgrade the engine, options include a Mercury 20 ELPT 4-stroke, a Mercury 25 ELPT 4-stroke or a Mercury 40 ELPT 4-stroke. All have 20" (51 cm) shafts.
The deadrise of the boat is just 6-degrees at the transom. This is a low deadrise angle and helps the boat get on plane fast, have a higher top speed, and be more fuel efficient at cruise than it would otherwise. Perhaps most importantly -- because the boat's max beam is 4' (1.21 m) at the bottom -- the low deadrise angle gives the boat added stability.
This couple looks like they're having a good time and why not? We always say the best values in boating is the fun and enjoyment from small boats.
The most important aspect, of course, of the Pro 160 is the hull itself. The bottom is made from one large piece of 0.090 thick 5052 marine aluminum alloy sheeting which is cut, bent, burnished and welded. It has "pressed-in" strakes and chines which give the hull lift and stiffness without added weight. Longitudinal stringers are welded inside to the bottom for more strength and stiffness.
Internal Structures. Tracker uses "box-beams" that support the gunwales and the all-aluminum transom. A heavy, extruded single piece of aluminum is placed on the gunwale for extra strength and rigidity. All storage lids are made of aluminum covered in carpet and flush-mounted. The seat frames are made from composite material.
Deck. The deck and cockpit sole of the 160 are made of pressure-treated marine-grade plywood which carries a "limited lifetime warranty" according to the builder. The plywood is covered with marine-grade, cut-pile carpeting throughout.
Foam Flotation. Between the bottom of the boat and the deck is injected, expanded foam flotation that also stiffens the hull and serves as sound insulation. Because the boat is under 20' it is required by the USCG to float level if swamped. This is an extremely important consideration for a small boat with a 15" (37.8 cc) cockpit depth and a freeboard at the transom of 21" (53.1 cc).
A glance at the bird's eye images of the boat's deck will instantly indicate where the flotation is in the boat -- anywhere the deck is raised and there is no storage. Essentially, it is in the ends, the stern to support the engine and the crew, and the bow to support the crew and the structure of the boat.
We have not tested the boat, but would sure like to. Tracker tells us that she goes around 23 mph with a light load and more like 18 mph with a heavy load. Either way this 20-hp 4-stroke sips fuel.
The following items are part of the Tracker Warranty --
• 5 year bow-to-stern warranty
• 3 year warranty on powder coat finish adhesion
• 3 year warranty on factory-installed trolling motor and fishfinder
• Limited Lifetime structural and deck warranty
• Provisions for transfer to second owner
• One-stop factory warranty solution
• Full coverage throughout the warranty period — No pro-rating
1) It should be remembered that boats are typically sold for one reason or another after five or 10 years if not before, so while the boat always depreciates, a portion of the money comes back to the buyer at resale. The difference between the boat's cost and the resale price is simply the "rent" paid for the joy of using the boat fishing with family and friends over the years.
2) Life is short.
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|Outlet: 12-Volt Acc
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The New Hampshire: The culture of a party state
The University of New Hampshire has long attempted to dismiss its reputation as a �party school,� and for the most part, this attempt seems to be working. New Hampshire as a whole, however, is still a heavy-drinking state.
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A young Dothraki warrior, Rakharo is assigned as one of Daenerys Targaryen's kas, her personal guard. He has drooping black mustachios, and is particularly skilled with the Dothraki curving blade called the arakh.
The actor cast in the role, Elyes Gabel, is older than the character as described. He as originally cast in the role of another Dothraki ko, Jhogo, who was even younger than Rakharo and favored the whip. but it was felt in the course of the production that his name was too similar to Drogo's and so his name was switched to Rakharo. Whether he'll shown to particularly favor to the whip as a remnant of his original role remains a question.
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Geneva Scevers, 50, of Sheyenne, N.D., died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Sanford Health, Fargo, N.D. Her funeral service will be held Friday, November 16 at 2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home. Evans Funeral Home, New Rockford, is in charge of arrangements.
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Wednesday saw the beginning of the annual Prairie Home Fair. The 97-year-old event continues its tradition of not charging an admission fee by way of collecting donations from Boonville, Jamestown, California, Tipton and a small number from Columbia. Individual event prize money, as well as trophies, also come by way of donor-gifts. Likewise, event participants are not charged an entry fee.
Everett Kuester, Fair Board Treasurer, explains that the mutli-day event, which ends on Saturday, has one source of revenue that the entire operation is dependent on – their food stand.
"Jerry Sells, who has run the stand for close to 40 years, has done a tremendous job for us. Without his know-how, I don't know where we'd be. We don't collect money from ticket sales, so our stand is much more important to us as a fair than most other fairs you'll go to. We depend on it," said Kuester.
The sheep and goat show, organized and run by Heather Graff-Sullard, Fair Board Secretary, took place yesterday morning. It was followed by an evening antique tractor pull, organized by Randy Kendrick. Graff-Sullard is also responsible for the cattle show, to be held today. The prettiest baby show will also take place today.
"It's important that I mention everyone involved in this thing, because everyone is so important to being able to make this a success. Jason Dick has been key in taking care of our advertising and getting the word out," said Kuester.
Joe Zey runs the Art Hall which is open every day during the fair and takes place at the Prairie Home School.
"Archway Amusements have done a fantastic job trucking in carnival-type rides for us this year," said Kuester. The company is based out of Imperial, Missouri.
A western horse show is scheduled for this evening.
"In the past, the horse show has lasted until 3:00 or 4:00 a.m.," Kuester said.
Prairie Home's festivities are family friendly and alcohol is not sold or allowed on the fairgrounds. Several hundred people have attended nightly.
Friday's biggest event, manned and organized by Jeff Baer, will be a three- and four-wheel rodeo, due to take place in the evening. Children's events will take place all day on Saturday, as will a draft and mule show.
For more information on the Prairie Home Fair, please call 660-841-5660.
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