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THEATER REVIEW: 'Little Shop' comes out on top
Published: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, October 28, 2013 at 9:45 p.m.
Multiple layers of nostalgia roll out in Theatre Tuscaloosa's "Little Shop of Horrors," of the finest kind, where the waves simultaneously acknowledge, mock and celebrate the past.
'Little Shop of Horrors'
What: Theatre Tuscaloosa production of the musical comedy.
When: Continues at 2 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, with 7:30 p.m. performances Thursday through Saturday.
Where: Bean-Brown Theatre, Shelton State Community College campus.
Cost: $22 general, $18 for people 60 and older, and $14 for students and children. Special rates available for groups of 10 or more.
More: www.theatretusc.com. 205-391-2277.
The first wave of warmth rolls in for those who fondly recall the hit 1986 film, directed by Frank Oz, based on the long-running off-Broadway musical.
Then there's a nice ripple for those nerds among us (present company included) who caught its source material, the low-budget dark comedy by Roger Corman, on a late-night Creature Feature or cable TV Corman retrospective.
And then there are the washes from the lovingly recreated pastiches of late '50s and early '60s rock and R&B sounds by Howard Ashman (book and lyrics) and Alan Menken (music), so smartly done that the score sounds like something you once knew and loved, even on first hearing.
Theatre Tuscaloosa blasts it out with a cartoonishly tilting building set by Andy Fitch; dressed up and down in "Mad Men" meets Motown meets Skid Row style by costumer Jeanette Waterman; and backed by a sharp band led by music director Terry Moore. The whole thing puts a smile on your face beginning to end.
Naturally, the production follows the stage show, not the movie, which altered the darker original ending after test audiences rejected it as too bleak, but the darker turn of the second act mostly works — even if the finger-wagging sub-theme about love of money and success leading to disaster mostly doesn't — in the kitschy Halloween spirit of the thing.
Where it falters, or could have learned from the movie, is from the lineup of songs. Some of the originals, such as "Closed for Renovation" and "Call Back in the Morning," were cut from the film, and as too-standard pieces, could easily have been left out of the show, or at least trimmed. The smidgen of comic effect isn't worth the extra length. "Mushnik and Sons" is a worthy keep, but "Now It's Just the Gas" goes on far too long and is more worrisome than entertaining: Will the actor finish singing before condensation fogs the bubble helmet entirely, obscuring his face? "Some Fun Now" from the film is sharper than its original version, "Ya Never Know," and the show misses a bigger, louder song such as the film's driving "Mean Green Mother from Outer Space" for the second act.
But other than those small quibbles, the show rollicks along on the strength of a tight trio of Crystal (Myiesha J. Duff), Chiffon (MorQuina "Q" Rieves) and Ronette (Diva Hall); a strong, aggrieved and dimensional Mushnik turn by Charles Prosser; a suitably nebbishy Seymour by Wesley H. Rorex; a gas-huffing jerk of an Orin by Danny Salter; and, bringing home the heart-rending notes on the sweeping "Suddenly, Seymour," Scarlett Walker in the one fully sympathetic and lovable role, that of poor Audrey, whose self-esteem is lower than her necklines. To see Walker do the stuttering, fawn-like tight-dress trot on high heels is to hope for a happy ending for Audrey, if not for her mean green mother namesake.
That's always a fun part of the live shows, of course, the various stages of puppetry required to make Audrey II come alive, and Rorex (early on) and puppeteer Bucky Clements (as she grows) make it bounce. For the voice, director Tina F. Turley made the interesting choice of a female singer, Clemmie LaShaun Hilton, who certainly has warmth and bluesy chops, but at times it seemed the threat called for the baritone growl of a Levi Stubbs, especially on numbers such as "Feed Me (Git It)." But there was only one Levi, rest in peace.
Turley brought together a terrific team here, including light design by John Hisey, and choreography by Beth Key Patrick, who buys into the winking pop-culture-tribute feel by adding in a "Fiddler on the Roof" feel to "Mushnik and Sons," and tossing off a touch of the "Thriller" dance to one of the big production numbers. Turley encourages that kind of easy-spread cheese, understanding that tribute and pastiche dance hand-in-hand: Rorex recalls a pose from Jack Sparrow facing the Kraken, just before diving into battle with Audrey II. The voices are strong, blending well from the leads to the ensemble, and the moves light up the stage even while staying in character.
It's a goofy green grin of a show, this monstrous concoction from outer space, via Skid Row. So go git it.
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Everybody that met him loved him because he was such a good person.
Everybody that met him loved him because he was such a good person.
How nice Walt treated me even when I was dateing his daughter Jen. He even gave me a key to his gym bussiness to work out any time I wanted.
The "apple" of his eye was Stephanie. She could do no wrong as far as he was concerned!
Him helping us with the trophies we passed out at the competitions
He was a really good dad. He loved everyone, and everyone loved him.
Going to Grandma and Grandpa Tyndall's on the weekends.
1976 — Indianapolis, IN
I met Walt (Butch) When I was just a teenager back in 1976. He was absolutely amazing of what he knew about weight lifting.
I use to drive all the way to his Noblesville Gym and he use to run me through the toughest retunes that would about make me puke! We went in to business together and opened the Tyndalls Gym downtown above the Cactus Club! This was one of the best times of my life. We then moved it to West Michigan St. We split from being partners after that but I still drive to where ever his gym was.
He trained me to win Mr. Iron Man and Mr. Central Indiana and place 2nd in two others. He also trained me to win 6 bench press contests and placed 2nd in two others.
He was an amazing man. He was a great trainer, a better friend and like a father to me and I miss him greatly.
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I sure do miss and love Him so much. Had so many great times throughout the years growing up around Him
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Running an fileserver with WinXP SP3 Intel i3 2GB Ram in 24/7 operation.
I install one year ago the Java 6 with the PMS 1.xx and it was running as System Service without any Problems at the PS3 and the Denon 4311.
Some weeks ago i getting problems with the old Java 6 and upgrade to Java 7 and PMS 1.72 as well.
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Startup the PMS Service, update my firewall with the exe locations for Java 7 and PMS 1.72.
Use my Denon4311 and play mp3 music - perfect !
I use the default parameters of PMS just adding my media folders.
But now i have a problem - if i don't use the DLNA for 1-2 days and try to connect with my Denon or PS3 the PMS will not found.
If i go to the Server - shutdown the PMS Service an restart it - Than walk back to the AVR an rescan for DLNA it is visible again.
If the AVR is turn off for one hour or so -than reconnect to PMS the problem not exist!
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March 15, 2011
U.S. Secretary of Education to Join Foreign and Domestic Educators and Education Leaders at First-Ever International Summit on the Teaching Profession in New York City
March 14, 2011
Melody Musgrove, director of the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), and Carl Harris, deputy assistant secretary in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), will deliver welcoming remarks at the Education Department's Sixth Annual OESE/OSEP Leveraging Resources...
March 14, 2011
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will give brief opening remarks at the annual gala for Everybody Wins! at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, in Washington, D.C. Duncan will discuss the importance of developing reading skills and the value of mentoring students. Everybody Wins!
March 14, 2011
Education Department Assistant Secretary to Visit New Mexico as Part of Career and Technical Community Conversation Tour
Brenda Dann-Messier, the assistant secretary for the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, will continue her Career and Technical Community Conversation listening tour when she visits New Mexico on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15-16.
March 14, 2011
U.S. Assistant Secretary for Education Dr. Alexa Posny will provide keynote remarks at the Delaware Statewide Inclusion Conference Tuesday, March 15 in Dover, Del. Posny will discuss the Department's proposed Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization plan and how it impacts...
March 14, 2011
U.S. Education Under Secretary to Stress Importance of Protecting Pell Grants During House Appropriations Committee Testimony
Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter will testify about the importance of Pell grants before the House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday, March 15, at 10:30 a.m. The hearing will be in front of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies in room...
March 11, 2011
Kevin Jennings, assistant deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, will keynote the Transporting Students with Disabilities and Preschoolers national conference on Monday, March 14, in Kansas City, Mo. He will address the importance of creating...
March 11, 2011
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller to Participate in Panel Discussion at the 11th National Tap Conference in Los Angeles
U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Tony Miller will participate in a panel discussion at the 11th National TAP Conference: Changing the Landscape for Educator Support and Evaluation, hosted by The National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET), at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 12 at the...
March 11, 2011
Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioner Lynnae Ruttledge to Give Keynote Address at Virginia Transition Forum
Rehabilitation Services Administration Commissioner Lynnae Ruttledge will give the keynote address at the Virginia Transition Forum on Monday, March 14 in Norfolk, Va. Ruttledge will discuss the Education Department's vocational rehabilitation programs and services to help students transition...
March 11, 2011
Department Senior Official to Discuss National Educational Technology Plan at Microcomputers in Education Conference
The U.S. Department of Education's Director of Educational Technology Karen Cator will provide the opening keynote at the Microcomputers in Education Conference (MEC) Monday, March 14 in Tempe, Ariz. Cator will discuss "Transforming American Education: Learning Powered by Technology.


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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahomans who support the attorney general's determination to challenge federal statutes may soon have a way to help pay for the effort.
The Oklahoma House voted 80-15 on Tuesday for a bill that would put a line on individual income tax forms to allow a contribution to be made to a new "Constitutional Challenge Litigation Cost Revolving Fund."
Democratic Rep. Joe Dorman of Rush Springs says many Oklahomans support Attorney General Scott Pruitt's effort to challenge federal laws like the Affordable Care Act, and his bill would give them a chance to help pay for those lawsuits.
Pruitt's office currently is challenging the tax penalty provisions of the federal health care law, Environmental Protection Agency regulations and the Dodd-Frank financial reform law.
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Roaring Readers is an after-school program for 4th & 5th graders that begins in September each year.
Each Roaring Readers group meets every other Wednesday at the Dolores Public Library from 3:30 – 5:00 pm.
This program is for children who love books and are motivated to learn. It is not a remedial reading program. Please remind your child that this program is a privilege. The library does not have the staff or time to deal with discipline interruptions as child care is not our role. It is intended to provide the children in the community with a fun learning experience at the library. We look forward to a fun and rewarding year with your child!
Although the program is free for all students, we do ask parents to help provide snacks. There will be a snack signup list. Also, if you would love to volunteer to help, you are welcome. Kathie Butler, the Children's Librarian, will meet the students at school on Wednesdays at 3:35. We will walk to the library. Please pick your child up at 5:00 at the library.
You can stop by the library any time during open hours to enroll your child in the Roaring Readers program. We also ask you to sign permission for taking pictures/videos to be used by the library or the local newspaper. If you do not want your child photographed it is your responsibility to let the news editor know your wishes.


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Girls' Preschool Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Training Shoes
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Designed for the all-around athlete, the Nike Air Griffey Max 1 Girls' Preschool Shoe gives her sporty style with color-blocked synthetic leather and a visible Max Air unit that keeps her comfortable wherever she goes. Lugs on the rubber outsole take on any surface, and an iconic Swoosh overlay at the toe reflects a high-quality standard of excellence. Built with your future all-star in mind, this hi-top shoe combines support and an eye-popping look that the legendary Ken Griffey Jr. demanded himself, on and off the diamond.
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The recipe is simple, but it makes a profound difference in the lives of many. One spoonful of chicken flavoring, another spoonful of vegetables, a cup of soy and one cup of rice become meals for six people through a program known as Kids Against Hunger. This past Friday, students from RVMS spent the day working 45-minute shifts making meals for people who are hungry a world away. The program allowed students to learn more about the importance of service and how one can have fun doing it.
The plan to conduct a Kids Against Hunger packing event began a few months ago, with the students holding a fund drive for a few weeks leading up to this past Friday. The students were able to raise $3,500 for meals, through a change drive and donations from the Presbyterian church and some individuals. "We want to thank the community for its support," said Jen Otto, RASD school social worker, who, along with Amber Green, school counselor, helped the students plan the event. "It was so neat seeing the kids work together. Everyone helped. There was no one standing off to the side." Spencer Quast, RVMS student council president, who helped coordinate the event, said he thought it was good for the students to see where the money they had been raising was going. Personally, Quast said he felt it was a good experience, adding it was impressive to see the boxes as they began to stack up. The students were given a chance to sample the food they were packing, which Mark Smisek, operations manager for the Mankato division of Kids Against Hunger, described as a chicken hot dish. "I wouldn't say it was bad," said Quast. In addition to the student effort, area congregations spent time Friday night packaging some meals, with the ultimate result of nearly 30,000 meals being packaged. Smisek said the food packaged during the local event was going to the Philippines. Smisek said he was very impressed with the efforts of the local community, adding every event like this makes a difference to hungry kids. Kids Against Hunger donations are sent to 60 countries around the world, and Smisek said some of it is also given to people in need here in the U.S. Frank Abdo, a volunteer for the program from Mankato said seeing the smiles on the kids' faces as they work is worth all of the time he and others put in as part of the program. "The kids all did such a great job," said Otto, adding she hopes each of them was able to see how they can make a difference in simple ways. Otto added the plan is to hold another packing event next year. She hopes to include the high school, too.
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Franco-German meeting in Strasbourg
Minister of State Michael Georg Link, Commissioner for Franco-German Cooperation, and Bernard Cazeneuve, French Minister Delegate for European Affairs, met in the European city of Strasbourg on 7 December.
In front of the Consulate-General in Strasbourg (Link, Cazeneuve, Strasbourg's Mayor Roland Ries and Prefect Stéphane Bouillon)
In Strasbourg, Link and Cazeneuve talked about France and Germany's successful cooperation at the regional level – one example of this being the transborder Strasbourg/Ortenau Eurodistrict. Link and Cazeneuve agreed that deciding to keep the Consulate-General in Strasbourg open was an important means of maintaining a presence in a region engaged in such dynamic transborder cooperation and of offering essential services to its citizens.
Regional cooperation
Moreover, the German Commissioner for Franco-German Cooperation and the French Minister Delegate for European Affairs signed the Golden Book of the city of Strasbourg and had lunch with prominent politicians from the Franco‑German border region. Discussions focused on the achievements, difficulties and prospects of transborder cooperation between French and German neighbouring regions.
50 years of the Élysée Treaty
The Golden Book of the city of Strasbourg, on the page commemorating the visit by Link and Cazeneuve
The 50th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty will be marked on 22 January 2013, Franco-German Day. In Strasbourg, Link and Cazeneuve also talked about preparations for the festivities. The Élysée Treaty played a decisive role in shaping Franco-German relations after the end of World War II. Several commemorative events have already been held since September. Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle and his French counterpart Laurent Fabius met in Bonn on 5 September, for example. The major celebrations will take place in Berlin on 22 January 2013.
Link to the Franco-German website on 50 years of the Élysée Treaty
The next meeting of the two Commissioners for Franco-German relations will be held in Paris on 18 December. The two Ministers will jointly attend a meeting of the Assemblée nationale. Bernard Cazeneuve will pay a return visit to the Bundestag in Berlin in mid-January.
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Sultanahmet,Bedspacer Accommodation
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Floor No.2
- Family/child friendly
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Parking available
- Internet/WiFi
- Towels
- Baby cot
|Kucukayasofya Mahallesi, Sehit Mehmet Pasa Yokusu, No: Sultanahmet, Istanbul, İstanbul Turkey, 34200 Istanbul, Turkey
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In our classy decorated large apartments, you will enjoy your stay with great locations, as shared bedspacer accommodations, one apartment will be shared with maximum of four guests only for the best of comfort with their own bathrooms and kitchens. There's wireless internet access, a large flat screen TV in each unit. The kitchen area has a microwave, electric tea kettle, coffee maker, small refrigerator and dinnerware service for six with utensils for the use of everyone staying in. Separated for stays female with female, male with male, NO MIXTURE (50 squaremeters).
While retaining its period features, our apartments offer uncluttered modern luxury for everyone from the single business/leisure visitor to couples. Maximising light and space, each room is furnished in an elegant, international style that exudes quality and comfort.
Please ask us if needing several bedspaces in the same unit or building, we will organise this for you. Apartments ranging from studios for couples to three bedrooms for larger groups of friends or families offer independence and discreet privacy coupled with the comforts and service you expect from a five-star hotel. Staffed on-site 24/7, our professional multilingual staff will assist our guests with requests from finding you a table at the area's best restaurant to organising tours all around Turkey.
Work / Entertainment & Electronics;
High-speed wireless Internet,
220V outlets and adapters for non-220V devices,
Large flatscreen HDTV,
DVD player,
Bed & Bath;
Comfortable King size beds,
Towels and linens, bathrobes, slippers, extra blankets and pillows,
Private bathrooms,
Luxury toiletries,
Make up mirror,
Hair dryer,
Baby cribs (if needed, please inform us in advance),
American kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, stove, kettle, coffee and tea maker and toaster,
Complimentary tea basket,
Juice squeezer,
Dining table and chairs,
Full dining utensils such as cutlery, glasses, & dishes,
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Safe box,
Iron & ironing board,
Individually controlled heating and air conditioning,
Reading lamps,
Daily housekeeping service,
Laundry and dry cleaning service *,
24 hour on-site concierge for your needs,
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Restaurant and sightseeing reservations,
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Our central locations are within walking distance of Istanbul's most popular historical, cultural and tourist attractions such as the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar, the Golden Horn and many others. Just a few minutes' walk from the apartment's door are the tram and train stations, offering rapid and easy transportation to all parts of Istanbul. The address given here is our Office / Meeting point location. The apartments you valuable guests will be accommodated are in around 300 meters to us and center of town.
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hi my stay was good, but my apartmenwe t was in the cellar we didn't have a view or
they didnt come to see us, when we booked in he said we will come in the morning no one came.
My partner and another friend have had an amazing stay at Sabans basement apartment. Everything was provided and the location was magic. The beds, and furnishings were all new and we wanted for nothing. Saban is an amazing host and I will be returning next year. Thank you Saban, Josephine
The apartment was very clean was cleaned daily outlook from the sea was fantastic back was directly outlook is wonderful saban on the blue mosque very courteous gastgeberdie location is optimal at all points of interest located
das appartment war sehr sauber wurde täglich gereinigt der ausblick aus meer war fantastisch ausblick nach hinten war direkt auf die blaue moschee wunderbar saban ist sehr zuvorkommender gastgeberdie lage ist optimal an allen sehenwürdigkeiten gelegen
We had a wonderful time in Istanbul and Saban's properties (we stayed at two) were both very central and of a very clean standard. He could not do more for you - from arranging airport transfers, night cruise - even picking up our dry cleaning. Would certainly HIGHLY recommend Saban for anyone looking to book a holiday to Istanbul - with self catering facilities and still right in the heart of the action.
Perfect stay for a long time, we have been here ten days geweest.Het was not our first time in Istanbul, but now ipv.een hotel this apartment, it was all great! Very clean, friendly staff, everything present oaWifi, tv.airco etc. Will only choose an apartment on street level or later we were in the basement, not bad but next time I would try to get an apartment on street level. The apartment is really only five minutes from the Hippodrome so in the heart of Sultan Ahmed neighborhood, is the best.
Perfect verblijf voor langere tijd,we zijn hier tien dagen geweest.Het was niet onze eerste keer in Istanbul,maar nu ipv.een hotel dit appartement,het was helemaal super!!
Erg schoon vriendelijk personeel,alles aanwezig o.a.Wifi, tv.airco etc.
Zal alleen kiezen voor een appartement op straatniveau of hoger wij zaten in het soutterain,niet erg maar volgende keer zou ik proberen om een appartement op straatniveau te nemen.
Het appartement is echt op maar vijf minuten af van het Hippodrome dus in het hartje van Sultan Ahmed wijk,helemaal top.
Apartment very well located, very clean and very nice. Saban thank you very much!
Appartement très bien placé, très propre et très agréable. Merci beaucoup Saban !!
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GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) -- Ask the parent of a child with autism what they would give for their child to not have to suffer through the disorder, the answer would likely be "Anything."
Some parents desperate to help their children cope are turning to a controversial diet that some say is depriving. The concept is simple: remove gluten and casein, a complex phospho-protein found in milk, and some of the symptoms of autism disappear.
No milk, no cheese, no bread-- the restrictions of the autism diet are very lengthy. One local woman says the costly and demanding diet has improved her daughter's behavior, but it's been a life-altering change, and those who want to try have to be willing to go the distance.
Annette Nakai noticed her daughter Nozomi's behavior was different from her other kids and had her tested for autism when she was three years old.
"She had a blood test done in that same month, and it actually came back that she had celiac disease," said Nakai.
Those who suffer from celiac disease are unable to process gluten. Nakai was told Nozomi would have to change the way she eats for the rest of her life.
So Nakai eliminated gluten-- a protein commonly found in wheat, rye, barley and some grains-- and casein-- a protein in dairy. She said this alleviated her daughter's gastrointestinal issues, but it also improved her behavior.
"We did see, within three months of putting her on the diet, her eye gaze was much better. She would actually look at us for longer, where before I had to force her face to look at me," said Nakai.
Nakai said Nozomi's speech changed too. Before going on the diet, Nozomi echoed her, repeating the last part of what she heard.
"She started coming up with a little bit more of some spontaneous speech that was noticeably different," said Nakai.
Nozomi sometimes woke every hour at night kicking the walls and screaming before she changed her eating habits.
"[The diet] improved the temper tantrums did not totally go away but they improved in their severity and the length of time that they would go on," said Nakai.
Dr. Patrice Whistler deals with autistic children and said the autism diet lacks scientific evidence, but she said she has seen it work.
"One of the theories is that the intestines might be a little bit leaky to these and allow these proteins to go into the body faster," said Whistler.
According to a study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, these proteins can act similar to morphine, clouding the mind. They can be addictive, and they are transported from the intestine to the brain through the bloodstream, the study says.
"So they keep eating them and that keeps them spacey, so if you eliminate them completely that opens up the brain," said Whistler.
The doctor says other studies show the removal of the two proteins did nothing, but those results have been criticized.
"Say you can't just take it away for six weeks or three months. You've got to give the children a long period of time to be off these foods to see if they get better," Whistler said.
Further testing should be done, Whistler admits, but she believes simply eliminating gluten and casein isn't enough and shouldn't be seen as a cure for autism.
"The science behind these is questionable, but the hope is unending. Every parent wants something that will make their child better," said Whistler.
Nakai said if you decide to incorporate this diet into your life, be ready for a big change.
"Then it is something the parent has to be willing to go the distance with it," said Nakai.
Whistler said it's important to remember that not every autistic person has celiac disease, and every patient will have other unique circumstances to contend with.
She encourages parents who are interested in learning more about the autism diet or any other diet to consult their doctor before making any changes.
The autism diet was developed by two doctors whose research shows a link between improperly digested gluten and casein and autistic behaviors.
The theory has not been widely accepted by the scientific community, but Whistler says many are dedicated to the diet and have seen results.


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AUSTIN (September 28, 2012)--The Austin City Council voted unanimously to make the capital city of Texas the first in the state to formally endorse the legalization of same-sex marriages.
The state of Texas doesn't presently recognize same-sex marriages and state law defines marriage as strictly between a man and a woman, but Councilmember Sheryl Cole said that although the vote Thursday was purely symbolic, "symbolic acts matter."
According to supporting city documents, a 2010 University of Texas survey found that 63 percent of the Texans question support some form of legal civil union for same-sex couples.


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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Located within a quarter-mile (200 meters) of Shula's Golf Club, the hotel provides complimentary shuttle service upon request to the 18-hole course. Guests can swim in the hotel's outdoor pool, or visit the health club across the street, which provides tennis courts, cardio and strength-training equipment, and 50 fitness classes a week, including yoga and Pilates.
The Spa at Shula's is an Aveda spa, and offers complete holistic experiences through their Signature Sensory Journey. Conveniently located next to Shula's Athletic Club, the professional spa technicians specialize in numerous skincare rituals, body treatments, and massages. Discounts are available for hotel guests.
Filled with sports photos and memorabilia, Shula's Steak 2 serves prime steaks and fresh seafood. A buffet breakfast is served every morning. Guests can watch satellite sports events on 30 TVs and a video wall in the adjacent lounge. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available and there is free outdoor parking for guests. For meetings and groups, the hotel offers 4,000 square feet (360 square meters) of event space, as well as a 24-hour business center.
This property is wheelchair-accessible.
- 24-hour business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Free area shuttle
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Conference space
- Conference space size (feet) - 4000
- Conference space size (meters) - 360
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Fitness facilities
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free self parking
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Full-service spa
- Garden
- Golf course on site
- Health club
- Luggage storage
- Meeting rooms 10
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Number of coffee shops/cafes - 2
- Number of floors - 3
- Number of meeting rooms - 16
- Number of restaurants - 4
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor tennis courts - 9
- Picnic area
- Porter/bellhop
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Sauna
- Shopping on site
- Spa services on site
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Steam room
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
- Total number of rooms - 205
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor pool
- Outdoor tennis courts
- Refrigerator
- Supervised childcare/activities (free)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Free self parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free newspaper
- Free toiletries
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Down comforter
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Hair dryer
- In-room massage available
- Iron/ironing board
- Partially open bathroom
- Pay movies
- Phone
- Pillowtop mattress
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channels
- Refrigerator
- Satellite TV service
- Shower/tub combination
- Video-game console
Where to Eat
Shula's Steak 2 - The hotel's sports themed steakhouse pays homage to all things sports. Featuring 32 flat screen HD televisions so you don't have to miss a single second of any game, Shula's Steak 2 is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The lounge hosts a Happy Hour Monday through Friday with drink specials no sports fan will want to miss.
Vie de France - A small sidewalk cafe and local favorite, Vie de France is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and specializes in fresh baked pastries, sandwiches, and treats. The bakery proudly brews Seattle's Best coffees and teas.
Nearby Things to Do
The sports-themed hotel has an outdoor pool in the shape of a tennis racket. Across the street, the athletic club provides cardio and strength-training equipment, tennis courts, free weights, personal training (surcharge), kids' programs (surcharge), and a wide range of fitness classes.
There is an 18-hole golf course is near to the hotel, with complimentary shuttle service provided upon request. Golf facilities also include a practice area and pro shop.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Fitness classes on site
- Basketball on site
- Golf driving range on site
- Golfing on site
- Yoga classes/instruction on site
Spa Services
- Hot stone massage
- Deep tissue massage
- Swedish massage
- Prenatal massage
- Thai massage
- Reflexology
- Sports massage
- Detoxification wrap
- Number of treatment rooms 7
- Manicures and pedicures
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Massages
- Body treatments
- Facial treatments
To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 13.95 per person (approximately)
- Valet parking fee: USD 8 per day (in/out privileges)
- Refrigerator fee: USD 10 per night
- In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per night
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night
Hotel Name
- Shula's Hotel
- Shula's Hotel Miami Lakes
- Shula's Miami Lakes
- Don Shula Hotel
- Don Shulas Hotel Miami Lake
- Shulas Hotel Miami Lakes
- Shula`s Hotel And Golf Club
We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Special Offer
Book a stay in any room or rate category and receive USD 25 off credit when you spend at least USD 100 at dinner after 6 PM (valid per table, once per stay; Shula's Steak House is closed Sunday and Monday).
Full details provided at check-in. Taxes and gratuity may not be included. No refunds for any unused portion of offer. Offer subject to availability. Offer is not valid with groups/conventions and may not be combined with other promotional offers. Other restrictions and blackout dates may apply.


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The four killers of a rookie Irish American NYPD officer in 1988 are up for parole before the end of this year, but if the late Edward Byrne's family and many supporters have their way the assassins will spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
The city and country was stunned by the murder of Byrne, 22, in the early hours of February 26 as he patrolled a home in Jamaica, Queens owned by a family due to testify against local drug gangs. Byrne was on guard outside the home in an NYPD car when one of the perpetrators distracted him while another shot five bullets into his head. Two others who also confessed their guilt in the shocking crime acted as lookouts.
Sentencing guidelines at the time allowed the judge to impose a maximum term on each of 25 years to life, with parole hearings due every two years after the minimum sentence was served. Now that time is approaching, and the Byrne family is outraged.
"It was such a terrible crime," Edward's brother Larry Byrne, a litigation partner with the global law firm Linklaters based in New York, told the Irish Voice.
"The judge said if there was a harsher sentence at the time he would have imposed it. He said they should never get parole, and he's one of the many who will be writing letters to the Parole Board urging that these guys never get out."
Byrne, a former federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office in New York and deputy chief of the Organized Crime division at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., is adamant that the killers should never be released. Though it seems extremely likely that the New York State Board of Parole will agree this time around, what deeply concerns the Byrne family is that parole hearings will take place every two years, and future board members might maintain that the killers – all in their twenties when they committed the murder – served enough time.
"Every two years we'll have to go through this," Byrne said. "This Parole Board today can influence, but it can't determine what a board can do in 20 or 30 or 40 years.
"Someone on the board 20 or 30 years from now will never have hard of Eddie Byrne, wouldn't know how dangerous the city was in the 1980s, and would have been born long after my brother was killed. That's why this first hearing is so important, because all future boards will have to consider the record from the first hearing."
A host of top politicians, including Senator Charles Schumer and former Mayor Ed Koch, who was mayor at the time of the assassination, have called for the killers to never receive parole. Members of the public can also lend their support to the effort, Byrne says.
An online petition has been posted by TV station WPIX. Members of the public can also write a letter to the New York State Department of Correction and Supervision.
"Everybody's voice counts," says Byrne. "Everybody can remind the board about what a terrible crime this was."
The killing was a huge story when it happened. The city streets were much more dangerous, and horror spread throughout the country that a young cop could be so callously murdered in cold blood.
President Ronald Reagan reached out to the family, and his White House successor George H.W. Bush campaigned with Byrne's badge in his pocket. More than 10,000 police officers from around the U.S. and the world attended his funeral, which to this day remains the largest NYPD funeral ever.
"Eddie was a great guy," Byrne said of his brother. "He played high school football, always wanted to be a cop like our dad, liked hanging out with his friends. He was a very energetic kid. But he didn't get to live his life, unfortunately."
The Byrne family's paternal grandparents came to the U.S. in the 1920s from WicklowTown. Larry and his brothers grew up with a profound sense of Irishness, with family members traveling back and forth between Ireland and the U.S. for summer vacations. A tree was planted and a plaque placed in Eddie's honor in St. Stephen's Green in Dublin.
Eddie was determined to follow his dad into the NYPD, and father and son were close. Both of Byrne's parents are alive and live on Long Island, where they raised their four sons.
"My father would always say to Eddie as he left for work, 'Have a safe tour,'" Byrne recalled. "But that February night he didn't have a safe tour."
A dreaded knock on the door of the Byrne home came at 5 a.m. the morning their son was murdered. It was a NYPD officer and chaplain delivering the horrific news.
"It's never good news at that hour," Byrne says. "My parents were hoping that Eddie had been injured, but that turned out not to be the case. It's one of the great myths that time heals these things, but time never heals that kind of loss. A parent should never have to bury a child."


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Mother's Day will be difficult for an eastern Missouri high school senior who lost his mother to cancer last month, but he is thankful for the school officials who granted her dying wish — seeing him get his diploma.
Tammy Rogers of Warrenton was diagnosed with colon cancer two years ago, and she took a turn for the worse in April. The Warren County Record reported that her family feared she wouldn't live long enough to see the youngest of her two children, Chris Rogers, receive his diploma.
"It was very important for my wife to see our son graduate before she passed away," her husband, Danny Rogers, said.
On April 16, Warrenton High School counselor Tonya McDaniel heard about Tammy Rogers' plight. McDaniel approached principal Jeremy Way about holding an impromptu graduation ceremony at the Rogers' home.
School officials scrambled to make it happen. Later that same day, five people from the school district joined about 30 relatives and friends for a ceremony at Tammy Rogers' bedside.
Teachers clad in traditional black gowns talked about Chris' accomplishments. Assistant principal Sharyl Kelsch presented Chris with his diploma. "Pomp and Circumstance" was played, and Chris received an award as the most outstanding vocal music student.
"It was one of the coolest things I've ever been a part of," Chris said. "It made my mom feel like her work was complete. She told me she was proud of me."
Tammy Rogers died a week later.
Chris Rogers will also participate in commencement exercises with his classmates on May 18.
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The act of a female licking the asshole of her male partner.
She blew my fucking mind after she gave me that buffer.
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The name by which gipsy's call people, who live on the grid, with social security numbers, attend school, and own a home. A buffer is the term that the gipsy's call basically real people, whom they lift stuff off of.
I stole that buffers keys.
I don't go to buffer facilities like public school.
I don't go to buffer facilities like public school.
by John Yanchunis March 26, 2007
A friend who is willing to come along with you when you're meeting someone who might be interested in dating you, but you're not sure if you're interested in dating them.
Dude, Crissy from accounting is going to be at the bar tonight. I think she likes me, but I'm not sure if I'm into her. Can go with me as my buffer in case she turns out to be a psycho?
by LeBain November 10, 2007
Word often used by Irish Travellers to identify someone from the settled community. Travellers traditionally used "country people" but as most Travellers are now living in towns and citys its a bit outdated. Buffer is not an offensive word, but is Traveller slang so you wont find many older Travellers using it.
My fathers a Traveller but my mothers a Buffer
by KDK23 April 06, 2008
To load data, usually when watching a video.
Damn why is this new Killzone 2 footage taking so long to buffer!!
by rob shane August 31, 2007
something that the Corleone family had a lot of.
Senator Pat Geary: Mr. Cici, was there always a buffer involved?
Willi Cici: A what?
Senator Pat Geary: A buffer. Someone in between you and your possible superiors who passed on to you the actual order to kill someone.
-The Godfather 2
Willi Cici: A what?
Senator Pat Geary: A buffer. Someone in between you and your possible superiors who passed on to you the actual order to kill someone.
-The Godfather 2
by spunkychick August 29, 2011
A towering demented mammal-amphibian, native to but not limited to Australia (found on all 8 continents), having four legs, one of which shaped like a cage, the others of which shaped like sasquatch hands, but contrary to walking on all four legs it staggers on one leg in somewhat of peg-leg motion. It has a dirty beard, a snout like a vicious anteater, but yet eats no ants, a tail in the middle of its stomach where most would assume a belly-button would be, a tentacle riddled orifice that is capable of dismantling an elephant in .2 seconds flat. The skin of the buffer has a slimy texture that it sheds every other blue moon, but the reason it is classified as a mammal-amphibian is because it has the very hairy and dirty beard and scientists decided to classify as the first of the fusion class of the two species. It is a shade of blue. It is most prominently found in underwater caves but is also found on land in moist areas. The buffer is capable if ever feeling threatened it can project poisonous darts, but it is rarely threatened.
If you see a buffer in the forest, run like Usain Bolt to your nearest home medical office.
by Na Na Mak October 07, 2009
A word used on the TV series "The Riches" used to describe non-travelers. Buffer is a corruption of the word buffoon which in turn may originate from the old Italian "buffare", meaning to puff out one's cheeks.
I stole that buffers keys.
I don't go to buffer facilities like public school.
I don't go to buffer facilities like public school.
by CharlieG May 01, 2008


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I'm giving Pagico a test run now, already got OmniFocus and Bento, but Pagico seems like the right tool to get things done while interlinking all related files and information.
One thing I don't understand, why it's not connected to Apple's AddressBook ?
Sure, I can drag a contact into it, but once I change a contact info in AddressBook, it's not updated in Pagico.
Also, linking email messages works in a funny way:
Locate the email message you want to insert in Apple Mail, then drag that message from the message list to your desktop. Apple Mail will create an âEMLâ file for that message on your desktop. Simply drag that EML file into your Pagico.
Why can't we just select any email in Apple Mail, and drag it into Pagico ?
Better solution would be a keyboard shortcut to do the job, like Things and OmniFocus does.
I just tried out the latest version --- again. How surprising! The UI is improved greatly, and now it's definitely maclike.
Besides that, the app organizes nearly everything, and the task management features are definitely second to none.
I love the flowchart, big time!
I completely agree. I found the UI confusing and counter intuitive. Hopefully the developer will rethink how and what Mac users are used to seeing (UI consistency across apps as well as through out individual apps). MacZot has it for a good price today and tomorrow but I can't see spending even the Zot price on an organizer thats hard and confusing to use.
I'm very undecided about the interface - it un-maclike to me. .. kudos to the developers for trying something different but it's too much of somethings + not enough of others. perhaps further versions will pickup as this is a tough market with some brilliant apps out there


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I'm not looking to offend anybody's culture here, although nationalism might be threatened a bit.
So we've got all the classic, old, established nations, right? England, France, Poland, etc. But then we've got all these strange countries that have only really risen up recently. Which countries that exist today do you not believe should exist today?
Personally, I'm a bit puzzled on the existence of Belgium. I can't seem to find much historical or cultural basis for wedging a country like that into the middle of The Netherlands and France. From what I've heard, it does not hold itself together as a country well. So what is it doing there, then? Why is the area not just divvied between The Netherlands and France?
I'm not puzzled by it, but I resent the existence of the state of Italy. Let's backtrack a few hundred years. Let's think of all those great Italian states. Venice? Yea, that place was awesome. Big trading republic that went head-to-head with the Ottomans. Owning awesome places like Cyprus, Dalmatia, Crete, and Istria. Genoa? The other crazy-awesome trading republic that owned some islands too. Milan? Ooh, yea. That place. It did pretty cool stuff too. Tuscany? Sure! Savoy and Naples? Why not? Now let's think of Italy… What has Italy gotten done as a unified country? Well, they fought against us in both Great Wars, only to defect when we started winning ("We" meaning what's now known as the "Free World"). And, um… I'm not sure what else. What has Italy done so far that it couldn't do as those cool little states? What has Italy not done that it could have done as those cool little states?
What other countries exist today that you don't think should exist as countries today? What other countries make no sense at all and should be removed and redrawn with your specifications?
And stop answering with no arguments, you stupid cowards.


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Angel Pagan isn't just out of the starting lineup.
"Angel has left the building," manager Bruce Bochy said.
Pagan is flying to Scottsdale to get a second opinion from team doctors. He is missing his third straight game because of back tightness and already has had an MRI; Bochy said more tests are on the way.
"Obviously this will help us decide what our next move is," Bochy said.
Bochy still maintains that the next move won't be the disabled list.
For more on the Giants, see Alex Pavlovic's Giants Extra blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/Giants. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/AlexPavlovic.
San Francisco Giants' Angel Pagan, right, follows the flight of his game-ending fly ball against the Washington Nationals in the ninth inning of a Major League Baseball game at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 10, 2014. The Nationals won, 2-1. (D. Ross Cameron/Bay Area News Group) ( D. ROSS CAMERON )


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My name is Jamison Huhner and my blog presents and discusses claims to fame for small towns all over the U.S. And other random nonsense. Claims to fame include celebrity residents past and present, historic events (battles, crimes), oddities, records of some sort and a million other things. I'm a graduate of Devils Lake Central and, eventually, a graduate from the University of North Dakota with degrees in Russian/Soviet studies and business. After college I moved south to Atlanta before finally ending up in Nashville where I now live with my wife and twin boys.
The Small Town: Jamestown, North Dakota Populaton 15,427 (2010 Census)
The Claim to Fame: Dakota Thunder - The World's Largest Buffalo
Sixty tons of steel and concrete, 26 feet tall and 46 feet long, the world's largest buffalo sits massive and solitary on a hill overlooking the prairie in Jamestown, North Dakota. A fitting tribute to the North American bison if you ask me. Many, if not most, roadside attractions are a bit cheesy and silly. Tommy Turtle is a good example. Dakota thunder, (I can call him that now since he was recently named) on the other hand, always seemed a bit realistic to me. I've been face to face with couple of buffalo and this sculpture captures the amazing strength of this animal very well.
He always seemed sort of sad to me, as if he was looking out over the prairie, remembering the days when the buffalo ruled this turf in herds stretching to the horizon. Or it could be he's sad because of the annual humiliation he is subjected to at the hands of mischievous students from the local high school. Dakota Thunder, you see, is anatomically correct and it was (maybe still is?) a tradition for the graduating class of Jamestown High school to paint these anatomically correct male parts the school colors of black and white. I'm not sure whose job it is to paint the buffalo's, uh, stuff, back to the original color, but I would guess they don't do it during business hours. This means some guy probably has to work late one night each year, telling his wife that his truck wouldn't start or the hooves needed a late night touchup.
Here's a nice video of Dakota Thunder. -----> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXbRYm6t6yY


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Delinquent taxpayers to go to court
Belpre officials set to hear more than 40 cases
January 16, 2013
BELPRE — More than 40 people who have been delinquent in filing or paying their Belpre city income tax are expected to go before city officials in Mayor's Court....
Question: What do Manti Te'o, Lance Armstrong and me have in common?
Answer: We're all liars and think that people are too stupid to notice.
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Mayor Lorentz,
I am one of those citizens that erroneously had a warrant for my arrest, I in fact filed and paid my taxes, but yet for some reason your auditor didn't have that in her file. Once I proved I had paid my taxes she still made me pay the court costs. Why did I have to pay court costs when it was the City's error? Truly unfair, and I have since put my house up for sale and looking to move out of the City of Belpre. I suggest others to do the same!
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hindsight101 you keep telling everyone to "hush" yet i fought for their right to express their opinion so that is one you will just have to deal with, also i find it ironic that every post you make on here has a disagree to agree ratio of nearly ten to one so doesnt that make you "the minority" just sayin LOL
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Hey "AaronL" what if they don't have any stuff to steal, then what?
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If the management of this newspaper had any backbone they would assist the citizens in getting to the bottom of the past due B & O tax debacle. We want names, we want action, and we want them now. Citizens, call your council person and demand accountability!
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If you are charged with an offense that could result in jail time you can have your case transferred from Mayor's Court to Marietta Municipal court. They mostly have traffic tickets and more likely than not the person is guilty. If you are caught speeding you are going to have a hard time beating that ticket anyway.
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Maybe we could get "danglingchad" to find out for us, since he or she knows so much about thief's, and drunks.
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With Newell as mayor, we may never know.
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Just Wondering?
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I wonder how much of those delinquent B&O taxes that "mayorspet" "Trollhunter" and "Barfighter" are talking about, is owed by Blair Couch?
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"Mayor's Court" really? It's too small a town for that, if you aren't born and bread Belpre, you aren't coming out ahead in anykind of kangaroo court held in that city. LOL Seriously.. this stuff needs to be taken care of in a real court.. Belpre is a joke.
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does the prosecutor still sit directly beside the mayor/judge in the belpre court? this hardly passes the smell test in the fairness department. i once had a traffic ticket in belpre and this was the configuration in the court room. it was oddly parralelled in an iraqi court proceeding i witnessed working security there. it makes one think
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Does Parkersburg have a pro-active city auditor like Belpre or does that fall under the duties of finace director? I hope not. Newell has gone through three finance directors while in office, One was a thief, and another was a drunk. And they can't figure out why things can't get done in Parkersburg.
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I was guilty of not fully paying mine last year..I was shy by $100 that I thought my wife had paid.I didn't get one letter about it.Ended up costing me double after court,not to mention the cops at the door.
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Just Saying.
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It amazes me how Newell can attract these clowns who defend his actions or lack of actions no matter what.
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Mayorspet, you are right but don't dare critcize the mayor. He seems that its easier to collect new money from people working in Parkersburg than to go after the deadbeat business's who get a free ride under Newell. It's amazing how one city employee in Belpre can recover over $300000.00 in two years.
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Its funny people complain about the user fee in Parkersburg, but if you "live or work" within the Belpre city limits you pay a 1 percent income tax to the city. And nothing is ever said about that!
I'm glad we didn't take a clue from our neighbor across the river!
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Hey "mayorspet"
The city turned them over to a collections agency, and they couldn't collect them. "Remember" How about you go on down to the city building and tell them that you will collect them. I'm sure the Mayor would be happy to get them collected! Just saying.
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Hey Mayor Newell,
How about taking a clue from our neighbor across the river and go after the deadbeats who owe back B&O taxes.
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HILLIARD, Ohio (November 2, 2012)--As they headed into the final weekend of a hard-fought presidential campaign, President Barack Obama and his GOP challenger Mitt Romney were both describing themselves to voters as the true agent of change and And each says his rival can talk a good game, but doesn't have the right policies to deliver.
Romney, in a speech in Wisconsin that was billed as his closing argument, said Mr. Obama "promised change, but he couldn't deliver it."
"I promise change, but I have a record of achieving it," Romney said.
"We are four days away from a fresh start," he told the crowd.
Mr. Obama, speaking in Ohio, retorted that Romney is a "very talented salesman," but that he's trying to re-package the old-school Republican policies that Mr. Obama says left so many Americans in financial trouble.
"We know what change looks like," Mr. Obama told a crowd in Ohio, and he said it's not what Romney is offering.
For the first time, Mr. Obama took on Romney directly over the Republican's ads airing in Ohio on the auto industry bailout.
The ads accuse Mr. Obama of selling Chrysler to an Italian company that is building jeeps in China.
Mr. Obama says everyone knows the ads aren't true, but that Romney is trying to scare people in order to win the election.
The Romney campaign is standing by the ads.


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Malia Obama and the Personal Politics of Food Allergies
Malia Obama knows my pain – probably all too well.
As President Obama revealed on Wednesday, his eldest daughter is one of the estimated 15 million Americans who suffer from food allergies. The news came after Obama signed legislation that provides incentives for schools to store EpiPens (the auto-injector devices that deliver emergency medication) and train staff on how to use them.
Like Malia, I have a peanut allergy, plus allergies to milk, eggs and tree nuts. Reading about the bill's signing took me back to my primary school years of fearing an allergic reaction in the classroom. Back then, my parents were forced to do all of the legwork to keep me safe. They provided my teachers with EpiPens and taught school staff about what to do in the event of a potential life-threatening situation.
The war against food allergies can get personal.
Celebrity chef Ming Tsai went on a mission to address allergy-related safety issues after learning his son suffered from seven of the eight most common food allergies. Tsai started with the food-handling practices he introduced at his Wellesley, Mass.-based restaurant Blue Ginger. Eventually, he got the Massachusetts state legislature to back an allergy-safety bill.
In short, Tsai has long viewed his child's allergy as a cause to rally around.
By mentioning Malia's allergy, Obama started to make the issue a little more personal too. But unlike Tsai, the President possesses greater resources and can bring even more attention to this often misunderstood medical condition.
I frequently refer to food allergies as a hidden disability – you can't tell that someone has food allergies just by looking at them. Many people also lack the knowledge of what causes allergic reactions and how to avoid them.
Because of this, those of us with food allergies face the constant risk of accidental exposure. According to Food Allergy Research and Education, the nation's leading advocacy organization for this condition, food allergies lead to more than 200,000 emergency department visits each year. The organization also reports that teenagers and young adults face a much higher risk of a fatal reaction.
But food allergies don't just lead to emergency room visits. They also force millions of people to live a life of hardship and even bullying. In my case, food allergies contributed to a seemingly unlimited amount of teasing and taunting. I cannot count the number of times someone thought it would be funny to contaminate my food at lunch – not realizing I'd then be forced to go hungry until dinner rather than risk a severe reaction.
And then there were all the missed opportunities: the birthday-party cakes I couldn't eat, the nut- and milk-filled Halloween candy I had to throw out.
For many in the food allergy community, the new legislation represents a strong start. But there's more to be done in the war against food allergies to achieve a better life for people like Malia — and me.
Jacob Passy is a freelance writer and student at the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism.


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McPherson High School's volleyball team continued it's run up to sub-state next week with a pair of wins in an AVCTL Div. III triangular Tuesday against Winfield and Buhler.
The Pups had no trouble dispatching Winfield in their first match of the day, winning 25-2, 25-5.
" We were trying to play error free and not give any unearned points," MHS coach Christy Doile said of her team's game plan against Winfield. "We tried to keep the ball, string points, work on our offensive plays and serving placement."
In the night cap, the Pups were faced with a raucous Buhler home crowd and student section as the Crusaders celebrated their senior night. MHS (34-2) had to adjust to the crowd noise, as the Buhler faithful were fired up, but won in straight sets 25-14, 25-18.
"We didn't play probably as well as we would have liked," Doile said, "but I was happy to see our intensity level didn't drop on this Tuesday coming off of our tournament win. I thought we did a good job of handling the crowd and their runs."
In the JV matches, McPherson (21-5) defeated both Winfield (25-12, 25-11) and Buhler (25-5, 25-16).
"We continued to play well despite additional injuries," JV coach Diane Marshall said. "Girls are stepping into new roles and doing a great job."
The JV Pups are playing in the AVCTL Division I tournament this weekend at Newton High School.
Both the JV and the varsity will be home for senior night at the Roundhouse Tuesday in a triangular against Circle and Clearwater. Match time is at 5 p.m.
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The Earthquakes went local and filled a need by selecting Stanford midfielder JJ Koval with the ninth overall pick of Thursday's MLS draft in Philadelphia.
Koval, who is 6-foot-1, 175 pounds, is thrilled to remain local as a pro and likes the fit with the Quakes.
"Just very excited to hear my name called," Koval said. "I really had no idea where I was going to end up, and I was just really hoping for an opportunity. For the San Jose Earthquakes to give me that opportunity is just a dream come true."
The Quakes also selected UCLA central defender Joe Sofia in the second round with No. 28 overall pick.
Koval is regarded as a strong, steady player who sees the field well and is a force in the air. The Quakes recently parted ways with mainstay midfielder Rafael Baca but agreed to terms with French central midfielder Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi, captain of AC Ajaccio, a Corsican team in Ligue 1, France's premier division.
So Koval will be surrounded by veterans as he adapts to the pace of MLS play.
"We're real excited to have JJ, someone we know a lot about having played at Stanford," Quakes coach Mark Watson said of the Stanford captain. "He fills a positional need on the club, and he has a chance to be a really good pro, He's the guy we wanted.
"He has a chance to be an excellent two-way midfielder."
Koval, who says he likes to get "stuck-in" and win the ball on challenges, is eager to learn from midfielder Sam Cronin, a role model and the Quakes' team MVP in 2013.
"I've looked up to him for a long time," Koval said of Cronin. "Back when he was playing at Wake Forest even, I remember watching him play in the College Cup. A very good player, and I do look up to him. I'm excited to learn from him."
Quakes general manager John Doyle said they watched Koval play at least 20 times at Stanford last season, They selected forward Adam Jahn of Stanford as a supplemental pick in 2013, and he showed promise as a rookie.
Koval started all 21 Cardinal games last season and was named first-team All-Pac-12 Conference. He thinks his game will work well in San Jose.
"I like to get onto the ball a lot and get forward, so I think that I'll be able to help in many ways," he said. "I want to contribute as much as I can to the club. I also like to win the ball in the air, and I know the Quakes are good at that. They've got a lot of tall guys on the front line, including Adam Jahn. It will be good to be a part of it."
Doyle is also excited about landing Sofia, who is 6-2.
"A strong center back who played a lot of games," Doyle said. "Great program, and we're looking forward to see what he can do."
Quakes draft picks
9. J.J. Koval, midfielder, Stanford
second ROUND
28. Joe Sofia, defender, UCLA
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Either late in the evening on May 22 or during the early morning hours of May 23, a white, older model pick up was stolen from the area of Washington and Fourth streets in Eagle.
The suspect apparently knew where the key for the truck was (in the garage of the residence) which helped facilitate the theft of the vehicle. The truck was reported to have contained a large amount of tools in the bed, which has a topper over it.
Later the same evening, Eagle Police officers took multiple reports of someone smashing into and running over traffic control signs in several areas of town, mostly in the Bluffs neighborhood.
Less than 45 minutes later, officers responded to a vehicle fire several miles east of Eagle, right off Highway 6. The vehicle on fire was in fact the same, later reported, stolen truck described, which was also suspected to be involved in the street sign incidents. No tools were located in the bed of the truck after the fire was extinguished. No suspects were available at the scene. The vehicle was a total loss due to the fire.
The Eagle Police Department is asking for help in solving this case. Please be on the lookout for persons that may be in possession of construction-type hand tool equipment and accessories, especially if the person possessing them normally wouldn't have them. Be aware of persons who may appear to have minor, unreported or unknown/suspicious injuries from a traffic accident. Be aware of anyone talking suspiciously about a vehicle being stolen or tools being stolen from a vehicle in Eagle over the weekend. Also, please be on the lookout for any large, abandoned vehicle parts near the bluffs, and of course any tools that appear to be discarded.
Eagle Police were called to a report of a vehicle hit-and-run on May 24 at the City Market parking lot.
When officers arrived, they spoke with a woman who said she was inside shopping when she was paged. A witness in the parking area said a green sedan had repeatedly backed into another car while attempting to maneuver out of the parking area. The victim's car had minor scuff damage on the rear bumper. The witness provided a vehicle description and license plate number.
The Eagle officer was able to track down the sedan involved in the incident and spoke with the owner at his home. He admitted to being in the store parking lot but said he was unaware that he had hit another car. He said his dogs were in the vehicle at the time and they distracted him. The officer found minor, fresh damage on the suspect's car.
The officer asked the owner for his license, registration and insurance paperwork. The man came up with an insurance card that expired on the date of the accident. The officer also discovered that his driver's license expired on April 4, 2012.
He was cited for improper backing, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and issued a warning for his license status and leaving the scene of an accident.
An Eagle man contacted police at 8 a.m. May 29 to report that a number of tools he uses at work were stolen from the back seat of his unlocked vehicle. The same man called back at 4:10 p.m. the same day to say he "felt like an idiot" because he found his tools in the trunk of his car. He said he forgot he had placed the items there along with his daughter's backpack. He thanked the officer for his assistance.
A Santa Cruz skateboard was recently found at Eagle Town Park and turned in to the Eagle Police Department. For information or to identify the item, contact Eagle Police at (970) 328-6351.


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A few days after friend's daughter started doing some office work for me, I became bothered by the smell of dryer sheets from her clothes. I had to ask her to stop using them — at least on the clothes she wore when she came to my house. She said she was glad to comply, but didn't know you could dry clothes without using dryer sheets. My jaw hung open, and I marveled at the power of advertising.


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The 3-month-old baby who died at a Stroud Township day care in November was a victim of "sudden unexplained death in infancy," formerly known as "sudden infant death syndrome," or SIDS, Monroe County Coroner Bob Allen ruled Thursday.
The baby, Jasaan Feliciano, died Nov. 29, at a day care on Jaime Court.
Though the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in the aftermath of the death closed the facility because it had several violations, Allen said he believed that nothing the facility did led to the baby's death.
"By no means is the facility negligent," Allen said.
Employees of the facility, which was listed as being run by Deborah Thompson, had put the baby on his stomach, face down on a bed, for a nap. But Allen said that the manner that the baby was placed on the bed did not cause the death. He also said that the baby seemed to have been in healthy condition.
"We ran all kinds of tests to see if the baby sustained any other type of injury that may have contributed to his death. We found nothing," Allen said.
Efforts to reach Thompson on Thursday afternoon were unsuccessful. The Department of Public Welfare closed the facility because, it said at the time, there were regulatory violations related to the children's rest equipment, the use of a space heater and the keeping of records.
Allen said that he put "sudden unexplained death in infancy" on the death certificate because the term "sudden infant death syndrome" is found by some to be offensive. But Allen said it's the exact same condition.
Chad Smith
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