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"Following a few simple tips can help make the holiday season safe and enjoyable," said Dave Griffith, executive director.
1 Place Christmas trees at least three feet away from any heat sources and exits. Water a real tree daily.
2 Don't overload electrical outlets. Unplug holiday lights before leaving home or going to bed.
3 Keep candles away from combustible materials and in a place where children and pets can't get to them.
4 Pick a designated driver when attending a party and provide non-alcoholic beverage options if hosting a party.
5 Keep children and pets away from the stove. turn pot handles in, and turn off burners if leaving the kitchen.
6 Make sure vehicles are in good working order before holiday trips. This includes checking tire air pressure and windshield fluid, and cleaning lights and windows.
7 Equip vehicles with an emergency preparedness kit with water, snacks, flashlight, first aid kit and blankets.
8 Check weather and road conditions before traveling.
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Despite limited evidence of fraud, 11 states approved new rules over the past two years requiring people to provide identification when they vote.
Some laws mirror those in Indiana and Georgia, the first to adopt strict ID rules.
An Associated Press review of absentee ballots from those states found that more than 1,200 votes were tossed during the 2008 general election.
The numbers suggest that the legitimate votes rejected by the laws are far more numerous than the cases of fraud that the rules are trying to prevent.
Thousands more votes could be in jeopardy for this November, when more states with larger populations are looking to have similar rules in place.
More than two dozen states have some form of ID requirement.

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EL CERRITO -- While its setting and mild climate may not resemble a Caribbean island in any way, the city has become a center for steel drum music, a style that originated in Trinidad and Tobago, islands off the coast of Venezuela.
Steel drum musician Harry Best, a fixture at local weddings, parties and receptions with his band Shabang, opened Panwest Caribbean Steelpan Music Center on San Pablo Avenue in August.
The studio provides a central location for the steel drum lessons that Best, an El Sobrante resident, was teaching in Walnut Creek and Richmond. Best also teaches in San Rafael.
Steel drums, which produce a sound associated with calypso music, originated at the end of World War II, but the whole tradition goes back to African slaves, Best said.
"In Trinidad and Tobago, the colonial power was British," he said. "Traditional African drums were suppressed because it was thought they were used to foster runaways and rebellions."
Thus, the residents began a tradition of fashioning drums from whatever they could find.
The U.S. Navy brought steel oil drums to Trinidad after oil was discovered on the island. Eventually, an enterprising musician found that discarded drums could be made into instruments that created an original sound.
Soon players discovered that dents in the barrels could alter the sound and they "proceeded to deliberately create dents," Best said.
"The steel drum produces a tingling sound, a tropical Caribbean sound," said Best, who noted that Jimmy Buffet has a steel drum player in his group. "It's a very unique sound, one that people enjoy and its popularity is growing by leaps and bounds."
Steel drums have come a long way since the early days. Today, drum makers stretch the bottoms of drum barrels, often custom made, into a concave shape using a sledge hammer in a process known as "shrinking the pan."
The depth to which the barrels are "shrunk" depends on the tone the instrument is expected to give.
Bass drums are shallow while a tenor steel drum pan is deep, producing a higher-pitched, shriller sound.
The steel drum sound is also determined by the number of drums used. A soprano drum is single drum, the alto is comprised of two drums and the tenor three. The bass is made up of six large barrels, Best said.
On average, a steel drum pan needs to be tuned twice a year, depending upon how much and how hard it is played. The finished pan is often painted in bright colors, or dipped in chrome for a reflective finish.
"These instruments are still hand-crafted and every steel pan is different from the others," Best said. "One guy in San Rafael makes them, and the biggest outfit in the United States is in Ohio."
Best is from St. Lucia, a small island in the eastern Caribbean, but he said he played the steel drums only casually when he was growing up because steel drumming on the island was concentrated in "some rough neighborhoods."
He became more active after coming to the United States at age 17 to attend City College of San Francisco and then UC Berkeley, where he was on the varsity soccer team.
Best and some friends got together to practice informally, and he eventually turned the pastime into a career as performer, recording artist and teacher.
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Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero is seen in an Aug. 29, 2007 photo in Lansing, Mich. Bernero said Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 he plans to create an exploratory committee as he considers challenging Lt. Gov. John Cherry and others for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination next year. The former state lawmaker will file paperwork this week and plans to decide whether to enter the race early next year. (AP Photo/Lansing State Journal, Rod Sanford)
The City of Lansing is still projecting a 2014 budget shortfall, but not as deep as first feared.
Randy Hannan, Mayor Bernero's chief of staff, tells News 10 that the deficit was first thought to be $11 million, but improved property tax revenue and a lower pension obligation has cut that to $9 million.
Hannan says taxes on property in the city of Lansing are still dropping, but not as fast as first thought. He also says the cuts that the city will be forced to make will still be painful.
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'True Detective,' Season 1, Episode 4, 'Who Goes There': TV Recap
Tonight's new episode of "True Detective," "Who Goes There," begins in a prison holding cell. During a tough interrogation, Charlie Lange gives Martin Hart and Rust Cohle everything he has on former cellmate – and Suspect Number One – Reggie Ladoux: Reggie once said something about Carcosa and the Yellow King. Reggie is a meth cook, a "chemist." Reggie will get you high. During one of their late-night kitchen-chemical benders, Reggie spoke of a place in the woods where "rich men go to devil worship," where women and children are butchered. Reggie had a spiral brand on his back, the symbol of whatever backwoods cult he belongs to.
Hart and Cohle take these leads and run with them. They're hunting Reggie, as well as a known associate, Tyrone Weems. Both Ladoux and Weens are off the grid, and the brisk pursuit that capped "The Locked Room" has, by "Who Goes There," become a muddy slog. During this time, Marty testifies at the local courthouse regarding a separate case and sees Lisa for the first time since breaking down her door. Coldly diplomatic, Marty brushes off past behavior with a mumbled apology, and walks away. "You don't get to do what you did," Lisa tells him. "You have to respect me."
Lisa is furious and, off camera, goes to Marty's home, confessing the affair to his wife Maggie. At around the same time, presumably, Marty is canvassing a strip club for Tyrone Weems's girl. By morning he returns home to find packed bags and a letter from his wife. Maggie has left. It is over. Marty calls a furious Lisa who explains that "this is what [he gets]."
I guess we now know why Marty no longer wears his wedding ring in 2012. What's so strange about the whole Lisa incident is that Marty seems genuinely shocked by the outcome. He truly believed a quick "Sorry" and "So Long" was enough to undo the violence at the end of his affair. But maybe this outcome is exactly what Marty was chasing. One great big flame out rather than the dwindling burn of a marriage.
Marty admits to Cohle he always "liked something wild. " Given his almost bored demeanor at the strip club, Marty's lasciviousness is an effect, not the cause of his philandering. While tracking a stripper to Tyrone Weems, Marty stumbles on a pulsing underworld of smoldering and gyrating bodies. Marty is both terrified and entranced by this hypnotic warehouse rave. By comparison, topless dancers, neon lights and full bar possess the sexual delinquency of a suburban cul-de-sac: A strip joint a conventional vice. Marty doesn't want anything conventional. He wants to be reckless, to come undone. The rave is bathed in the same yellow light that illuminated Lisa in the honky-tonk bar from last episode. Both are the "something wild" he craves. As he walked through the dance I easily imagined Marty choosing to stay. His wife and children are gone. He could be absorbed and never heard from again.
But Marty crosses safely and once on the other side of the dance floor is showered in blazing sparkles. He's avoided temptation and is a cop again. But part of the energy has infected him, and he forces a confession out of Weems at gunpoint. The new info: Reggie Ladoux is the exclusive meth cook for the Iron Crusaders biker gang.
With this new lead, Marty moves in to Cohle's home (which, as it turns out, has an upstairs). With Marty's life upended, the two have switched roles. It used to be Rust who couldn't shut up about what he was thinking. But, hot on the scent and primed for deep cover, Cohle has stripped himself away even further. No more diatribes. He has a singular focus. He's now the one imploring a partner to shut up. Rust has no interest or patience in Marty's problems and burdens. Part of it is practical: They are about to drop themselves into Outlaw Biker Gang Hell, and pausing to solve Marty's messy home life can only siphon their energy. As fate would have it, Cohle once ran with the Iron Crusaders while undercover in Texas. He plans to go back to the gang as his old alias "Crash" and he can't run it by the department.
"Who Goes There" is the first "True Detective" episode where the audience catches Hart and Cohle lying to the investigators in 2012 - though Marty has certainly left key elements out of his version of things, such as his drunken visit to Lisa's apartment. Still, it is jarring when it happens, like the inertial lurch of a subway car.
In 1995 Cohle covers for his imminent absence by claiming his father has Leukemia, and both he and Marty keep up the ruse seventeen years later. The issue of whether I can trust Hart and Cohle has dominated my interpretation of the show since Episode One. Both men are selling us on their side of the story, and we can either assume the images shown to us are the truth, or that the flashbacks – and therefore the entire show – are unreliable. Or, by announcing the lie to us, does the show earn the audience's trust by letting us in on Hart and Cohle's subterfuge?
The episode is an examination of successful and failed liars. Marty's great lie about his affair is discovered by Maggie, Rust re-enters his old lie by posing as a drug addicted ex-biker, and both men lie to detectives Gilbough and Papania about Cohle's whereabouts while undercover. Look at how the biker tells Cohle/Crash to snort some meth (I'm just guessing here. Meth, right?) before he asks him about his connection? He used the drugs to cause Cohle to slip. But Cohle didn't forget the lie. Also, did you notice Papania's quick look and notation when Cohle mentions his father's service in Vietnam? Did he just catch Cohle in a lie?
We should also discuss interviewing detectives Gilbough and Papania for a moment because I've practically ignored them this entire series. Yet, based on screen time alone, they are two of the most significant characters in the show. And, in many ways, they are the most mysterious. We have some backstory as to why Rust and Marty are being interviewed in 2012: In the wake of the Lake Charles murder, Gilbough and Papania want to know how the Dora Lange case was solved, Cohle's methods in particular. But do we believe them? As evidenced by sudden exits from the room and quick, wordless glances, these detectives have equally significant secrets. Are Hart and Cohle suspects in the new murder? Do Gilbough and Papania actually need help? Are they even murder police? Could they be Internal Affairs? Should we believe that Marty Hart and Rust Cohle are the heroes this story? Is doing whatever it takes to get the bad guy – even if it means lying to the department and stealing cocaine and partaking in violent assault on a drug den – ever excusable? Is it just be how things are sometimes done?
Observe how Rust Cohle is framed in the interview: Between a decommissioned IBM electric typewriter and ancient desktop computer. Like the hardware, Rust is a relic. I suspect that the 2012 interrogations are as much about generational transition as they are the suspicion of foul play. Actors Michael Potts and Tony Kittles, who play Det. Maynard Gilbough and Det. Thomas Papania, respectively, deserve attention for remaining cryptic throughout. But they're both performing, not just sitting stone faced and passive. The younger Papania can barely contain his frustration with our heroes while Potts wears the weariness of a man who has dealt with two many old guys from "back-in-the-day" to bother getting angry at any obfuscation.
I've mentioned before that I believe there is some sort of conspiracy surrounding Dora Lange – if Charlie's references to wealthy devil worshipers is true, it may bolster that claim. Whatever happened at the end of the Dora Lange case, it was a mess. And Gilbough and Papania are in the midst of cleaning up that mess.
Kicking-off at minute forty-nine in the episode, the six minute unbroken tracking shot of the Rust Cohle and Iron Crusaders' assault on the stash house may be the closest we'll ever get to understanding who Rust Cohle is and what did during those four sealed years deep narcotics undercover. In scenes leading up to the robbery, we see Cohle snort coke, meth, crack (possibly) and even more coke. He's in deep, surrendering his body to the cause, and agreeing to be a "gunslinger" in the hopes of getting closer to Reggie Ladoux.
Once the robbery begins, Cohle's world is one of constant paranoid motion, drug fueled tension, twitchy trigger fingers, and screaming inarticulate bruisers. All these distractions seem dangerously capable of muffling his responsibilities as a cop. This night he manages to hide an innocent boy in a bathtub. But one can imagine, over four years of life undercover, Cohle has seen countless bystanders among the platoons of bikers and bricks of cocaine in stash houses wandered in and out throughout the south. This is the world that swims around in his head. This is how he lived. This is why he can't relate to Marty.
An unanticipated tracking shot is a special kind of thrill for a viewer. Like swimming underwater in a pool and suddenly realizing you can hold your breath longer than ever before. So you plow ahead to the opposite wall at the end of the lane and pray you don't lose your breath and come up for air. You never want a good tracking shot to end because if done well it can be the greatest form of verisimilitude moving pictures offer: Life, uninterrupted. From breaking down the door, to that first brick through the window, to the guy stalling for time as he opens up the stash, to the living room murder, Cohle on the run with the biker hoodlum, the local gang arming themselves, and finally to the young woman watching the men go off to battle right before spottin Cohle sneak through the yard, the final sequence of "Who Goes There" was a delirious and stunning alchemy of technical precision, storytelling economy, and actors' performance. In an episode rife with distrust and suspicion, it managed to provide the audience an essential experience: We were in those rooms and running with those characters.
That in effect, we experienced something real.
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This fresh take on the song hails from Baron Cohen's 2008 album, Songs in the Key of Hanukkah (thanks to the iconic Stevie Wonder for inspiring that title). As Baron Cohen told NPR upon the CD's release, his intention was simple: to bring new energy to the holiday by transforming a number of classic tunes associated with it and adding a few new originals. Continue reading


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Tadalafil for Treatment of Priapism in Men With Sickle Cell Anemia
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Sickle Cell Anemia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Drug: tadalafil
Drug: placebo
Phase 2
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Prevention
|Official Title:
|Tadalafil for Treatment of Priapism in Men With Sickle Cell Anemia
- The primary measure will be the determination of priapism frequency. This will be accomplished using routinely administered questionnaires. [ Time Frame: priapism questionnaire administered at baseline and monthly ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- Secondary measures will be the evaluations of the nature of sexual experiences and quality of life impact of priapism treatment. [ Time Frame: questionnaires administered monthly ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
|Estimated Enrollment:
|Study Start Date:
|November 2006
|Estimated Study Completion Date:
|December 2011
|Estimated Primary Completion Date:
|December 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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Experimental: A
tadalafil 10mg taken 3 times a week
Drug: tadalafil
10mg oral tablets taken 3 times a week for 2 months
Other Name: Cialis
Placebo Comparator: B
placebo tablets taken 3 times a week for 2 months
Drug: placebo
Placebo tablets taken orally 3 times a week for 2 months
Detailed Description:
This study will investigate PDE5 inhibitor therapy as a potential treatment using tadalafil for recurrent ischemic priapism. Patients meeting enrollment will be randomized to receive medication or placebo. Tadalafil 10mg or matching placebo oral tablets will be taken 3 times per week. Patients will be instructed to use the medication in the morning a few hours after awakening from night time sleep, and they will be instructed against engaging in any form of sexual activity or excitement within 8 hours of dosing. Treatment duration for each patient will be 2 months, which should sufficiently reveal whether priapism episodes have lessened. If improvement occurs in a patient who is identified to be on therapy after 2 months, continued open label treatment will be provided for an additional 2 months. In a patient who is identified not to be on therapy after 2 months, he will be offered therapy as open label treatment for 2 months. The study duration for each patient will not exceed 4 months.
Tests and procedures will include a screening/baseline visit for: consent; medical history; physical examination; clinical laboratory tests; completion of questionnaires; echocardiography and distribution of medication. Bi-weekly telephone calls between monthly office visits will include; clinical assessment, concomitant medication assessment; adverse event assessment; compliance with randomized study medication assessment and resupply of medication as needed.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
|Genders Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- All men (18 years of age and older) with actively recurrent ischemic priapism, defined as multiple, self-limited erectile events (characteristically less than 3 hours in duration) occurring repeatedly at least twice a week in the absence of sexual interest or desire may be considered for enrollment
- Able to swallow whole tablets equivalent to capsule size 0
- Available for protocol-specified visits and procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of refractory-type priapism
- History of drug or alcohol abuse
- Currently smokes or has a 20 pack-year history of cigarette smoking
- Take any medications called "nitrates"
- History of acute or chronic depression
- History of heart problems such as angina, heart failure, irregular heartbeats or myocardial infarction
- History of low blood pressure or high blood pressure that is not controlled
- History of diabetes, liver problems, or kidney problems
- A glomerular filtration rate of <50ml/min.
- History of retinitis pigmentosa or severe vision loss, including a condition called NAION
- History of stomach ulcers
- History of HIV, multiple myeloma, or leukemia
- History of Peyronie's disease
- History of spinal trauma or surgery to the brain or spinal cord
- Any contraindications to Cialis use
- Currently participating in another clinical investigation
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00538564
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|Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center; Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
|Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21287
|Principal Investigator:
|Arthur L. Burnett, MD
|Johns Hopkins University
|Responsible Party:
|Arthur L. Burnett, M.D., Johns Hopkins University
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|NCT00538564 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|October 1, 2007
|Last Updated:
|July 26, 2010
|Health Authority:
|United States: Food and Drug Administration
Keywords provided by Johns Hopkins University:
prolonged, painful erection
sickle cell anemia
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hypertension, Pulmonary
Anemia, Sickle Cell
Hematologic Diseases
Lung Diseases
Respiratory Tract Diseases
Anemia, Hemolytic, Congenital
Anemia, Hemolytic
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Penile Diseases
Genital Diseases, Male
Vasodilator Agents
Phosphodiesterase 5 Inhibitors
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
Enzyme Inhibitors
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Urological Agents
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Tech Tip 12
Your Neutral Wire May Be Working Overtime
- 120/208 or 277/480 volt system
- Loads are connected line-neutral
- Loads require 3rd harmonic current
- Single phase rectifiers
- Personal computers
- Some electronic ballasts
- 3rd harmonic current adds in the neutral
- For full neutrals, keep distortion below 30%
- Use double-size neutral
- Use separate neutral for each phase wire
- Specify low harmonic equipment
Overloaded neutral wires are most common in office areas since these locations usually have 120/208 wye distribution with many computer loads connected at 120 volts. Reduced neutrals make the problem even worse. A typical scenario is addition of or converting to equipment that requires high harmonic current.
On a wye power system, if all phase currents are equal, it is common to assume the neutral wire is carrying little or no current. However, with the recent proliferation of single phase power supplies, this may no longer be true. Neutral current can sometimes be higher than phase currents. This is very important in facility wiring systems because neutral wires have no overload protection.
To understand cancellation of return current in the neutral, consider Figure 1. At each point in time, the neutral current is the sum of the phase currents. For the old load current, summing up the three phase currents at each point in time gives zero current in the neutral. For example, adding the Old Load Current values for each phase current at the vertical dotted line, we find the neutral current at that point in time is zero amps.
The waveform for personal computer and other 120 volt electronic loads is very different. Figure 1 shows a typical waveform for a personal computer load. Adding the phase currents at each point in time, we find that the phase currents do not cancel to zero in the neutral. The third harmonic current in the personal computer load current adds in the neutral. For this load current, the neutral current is higher than the phase currents.
Figure 1: Third Harmonic in Neutral
The following three conditions must be present before becoming concerned about overloading neutrals due to harmonic loads. 1. The system is wye-connected 2. Most loads are connected line-neutral 3. Loads require 3rd harmonic current
Be sure to use true rms meters when measuring current, especially neutral current.
Since there are usually no overcurrent devices to protect the neutral, we must rely on good engineering design to prevent neutrals from becoming overloaded. A common design practice is to use double-sized neutrals or a separate neutral for each phase conductor when supplying single phase electronic loads from a wye system. Using distribution panels with double-rated neutral bus bars is also recommended.
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I still hate travelling by myself (especially when I can't drown out distractions with music), but welcomes like this make it worth it. My dad, mom and sister were all busy, but Ranulf and Marcelle met me at the airport. They waited for three hours in the muggy airport. That's love!
It was good catching up with them over lunch. Ranulf's been keeping a relatively low profile, but has been doing a lot to organize local computer science teachers and promote game design. Marcelle's going through some work difficulties right now, and I hope he sorts that out soon.
I napped for the rest of the afternoon, and woke up when Mario and Diane arrived. Mario told me stories of his misadventures. In a fit of anger and frustration, he had thrown his shoe at a wall, dislocating his right shoulder in the process. Wall 1, Mario 0. He was rushed to the hospital, where they pumped him so full of painkillers that he was floating and making vague threats about biting people if he could actually move. Ah, the poor guy.
Diane was nervous about Saturday, when Mark's parents will formally ask her parents for her hand in marriage. Tradition dictates that everything be prepared (so no takeout!), and her mother doesn't want to cook, so Diane's going to do all of it after she comes home from work. I'm very happy for her, and I look forward to catching up with her and Kendra this Sunday.
And of course, it was wonderful seeing my family again. My sister's floating—floating!—because her John is in town. He's cool, and it's great to see them joking around. My dad has a midnight shoot at Rockwell, but I'm sure I'll get a chance to catch up with him soon. And my mom's doing well, too. She told stories about the feedback she gave on photography certification, which I should write about soon. I was surprised to see The Secret on her bedside reading pile (the thing gives me the heebiejeebies) but it's good to know that she's reading it with a grain of salt.
Should sort out my schedule for the next few. Friday lunch is spoken for, and Sunday's the only day I can catch Kendra. Hmm...
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POST GAME: Blue Jackets 5, Calgary 1
Nick Foligno tallies two goals to lead Columbus to a huge win, extending its points streak to 12 games
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The Blue Jackets had to work for this one tonight, but in the end, it was one of their sweetest victories of the season.
They got everything they could handle in the second period from a desperate, road-battered Flames club that had been defeated the night before in Nashville - and after Curtis Glencross tied the game early in the middle frame, the tide seemed to turn in Calgary's favor. But as they've done so often in this now-12-game points streak (8-0-4), the Blue Jackets bent a little but didn't break.
Columbus set a franchise record with three goals in a 1:15 span in the second period, turning a tenuous 1-1 tie into a broken-open 4-1 shootout that caught everyone by surprise. Nick Foligno got it started at 13:05 the second period, dangling through traffic in front of Miikka Kiprusoff and sending a pinball into the Flames' net that gave the Blue Jackets the lead for good, but they were far from done.
Foligno scored his second goal in 51 seconds on a delayed penalty to give Columbus a 3-1 lead and bringing Nationwide Arena to a din. The quick spurt already had the people going, but Artem Anisimov sniped home a Lee Stempniak turnover 24 seconds later to push it to 4-1.
Coach Todd Richards said the Anisimov goal was a real back-breaker in the game, as it looked to pop the Flames' balloon and send the Blue Jackets on their way. Along the way to their third straight win on home ice, the Blue Jackets' fourth line got rewarded for another terrific performance, and in a game where every single Columbus player logged at least 10 minutes of ice time. Colton Gillies, who assisted on Jared Boll's game-opening goal, scored his first goal of the year in the third period which gave him the first multi-point game of his NHL career.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves to pick up his eighth win in his last 10 appearances.
A couple of the Blue Jackets pointed out that, while a bit stagnant to start the second period, a hard drive to the net by Anisimov really ignited the bench. From that point forward, the Blue Jackets played with a lot more conviction and fire, which led to their three-goal outburst in a short time frame to put the game away.
- Foligno set a new Blue Jackets record in the second period on Friday by scoring goals 0:51 apart. The previous record for quickest two goals by a single player was held by R.J. Umberger (1:29, 2/17/09 vs. Dallas).
- Anisimov scored 0:24 after Foligno's second goal to set a new Blue Jackets team record for the fastest three goals scored (1:15) by multiple players. The previous record was set during Columbus' first-ever NHL game on 10/7/00 (1:46 – Bruce Gardiner, David Vyborny & Steve Heinze).
- Bobrovsky made 24 saves vs. Calgary and is now 8-0-2 with a 0.98 GAA and a .967 SV% in his last ten appearances. Bobrovsky is 11-6-5 (2.00 GAA, .932 SV%) overall this season.
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A story about the memorial service for Weihan "David" Wang incorrectly reported the living arrangement of three victims in the Isla Vista mass murder. Wang and James Hong were roommates in the apartment. George Chen of San Jose was visiting.
FREMONT -- Their son and only child was everything to them, the grieving parents said Sunday afternoon. And when he died they died too, only to be resurrected by their faith, family and friends.
"You see, we are dead ourselves. Time does not exist," Charlie Wang said to a few hundred people who had gathered at Harbor Light Church to remember his late son, Weihan "David" Wang. After a pause, the mourning father added, "I don't think our son would want us to succumb to this."
Late last month, a young, disturbed man armed with knives and handguns, killed six students from the University of California at Santa Barbara and wounded several more.
One of the fatal victims was Wang's 20-year-old son, David, who died in the apartment he shared with the killer and another Bay Area victim, Cheng Yuan "James" Hong of San Jose. Also killed in the apartment was George Chen of San Jose, who was visiting that night.
As mourners filed into the spacious, modern sanctuary of the Assemblies of God church, many of them stopped by a table in front to see old photographs of the Wangs together, a basketball David brought to the church's school every day and a picture book he wrote in Spanish about his parents and relatives. Then, they took their seats in silence before the sounds of "Amazing Grace" from the church's school jazz band filled the sanctuary.
Wang's mother, Jinshuang "Jane" Liu, stepped up to the podium and spoke without a script. Soon after the names of her son and the two other Bay Area victims were released, Liu appeared in one TV news report stunned and distraught.
On Sunday, wearing business suits and their dark hair shining under the sanctuary's spotlights, she and her husband delivered brave, eloquent eulogies about their son and described the bottomless grief and the long road they face before them.
"The hardest thing for me is to be alive," Liu said in English, her second language, and then addressed the audience. "I prayed and asked God, "Why did this happen to me?'" She then delivered her eulogy as a letter to her son, drawing on the small, intimate anecdotes that parents remember in minute details.
As a boy, her son gave away some of his toys to children who had few or none at all. He helped his parents care for his grandmother and never complained. He was a straight-A student who played too many video games, but he never let the games get in the way of study and family time.
Because the family migrated from China to Canada and then here, the boy didn't have many friends to play with. So his father bought him a basketball to pass the time and the sport became a passion. Another was computer science.
Liu then summed up her quiet son: "You don't like fame. You don't like attention ... You have faith, patience, gentleness, self-control."
Her husband followed her on the stage and told the audience how close his wife had come to completely losing her will to live. Liu did not sleep or eat and cried without stop, and often uncontrollably, for two days after David Wang's murder.
Speaking in Mandarin through an interpreter, Wang described how the couple and close relatives continue to feel.
"As far as our family is concerned, truly the sky has fallen," he said. "All our future dreams and hopes were on him. We have lost all of our happiness. We cannot endure his leaving us."
And then he switched, as his wife before him, to their realization their son would not let the madman kill them as well. They began to recover, they said, by healing through their Christian faith and accepting the help and well-wishes of neighbors, relatives and friends from church.
"The power of God," Charlie Wang said. "He knows why this thing has happened ...... We will keep on living, depending on Him and praising Him."
He ended with a story about his son at age four. After riding his tricycle on the sidewalk, he decided to take it home by himself -- five stories up the family's apartment building. The surprised father discovered the boy on the fourth floor, still determined to push the trike one more floor.
"I was truly very proud. He perseveres. He's not afraid of challenges. And he dares to move forward," Charlie Wang said. "God gave us a treasure for a son. Bless his name."
Contact Joe Rodriguez at 408-920-5767. Follow him at Twitter.com/joerodmercury.


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SANTA CLARA -- Jim Harbaugh's relationship with Pete Carroll never falls short of fun drama. Wednesday's offering between the 49ers' and Seattle Seahawks' coaches had to do with: Christmas cards, or lack thereof.
During Harbaugh's afternoon press conference, he was asked to describe the "hallmark" of Carroll-coach teams. Harbaugh, in a deadpan attempt at humor, replied: "I don't remember getting any cards from him, at the holidays."
The joke bombed ... until Carroll gave it some life 11/2 hours later in his conference call with Bay Area media.
"I heard he didn't get one from us yet," Carroll said of a Christmas card. "I'll go back and check my list to see how that happened.
"If Jim's not sending a card, that's OK, I'll understand. We'll send one along in the mail soon."
Harbaugh's 49ers have defeated Carroll's Seahawks in their three meetings dating back to last season, and the coaches' checkered history dates back to their college-coaching days when Harbaugh was at Stanford and Carroll at USC.
On a follow-up question, Harbaugh was asked if he indeed sends a Christmas card to Carroll. Harbaugh's answer: "No."
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Dog in car's grill survives ride from Mass. to RI
Published: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:45 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 1:45 p.m.
TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — Animal welfare authorities say a dog survived an 11-mile ride from Massachusetts to Rhode Island — at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour — after it was hit by a Toyota sedan and became wedged under the front grill.
East Providence Animal Control supervisor William Muggle says the female poodle mix ran in front of the car in Taunton on Sept. 20. The driver slammed on the brakes, but didn't see the dog, so continued driving.
Muggle tells the Taunton Daily Gazette (http://bit.ly/SvUTEE ) that it wasn't until the driver reached East Providence, R.I., that another motorist pointed out the dog.
The driver went to the police station, where animal control officials freed the fluffy white pooch. The dog suffered a concussion and possibly a minor bladder rupture.
Authorities are now trying to find its owner.
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Remains Found in Missing Boy's Yard at Family Home in South Florida
Published: Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 2:02 a.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 2:02 a.m.
Police in South Florida say human remains were found in the former back yard of a couple whose baby hasn't been seen in more than a year.
Calvin Melvin and Britney Sierra were jailed Friday on child neglect charges in Hallandale Beach. Detectives are trying to find out what happened to Dontrelle Melvin, who was 5 months old when last seen in July 2011.
The boy's disappearance was discovered after a child welfare worker, acting on a tip from an abuse hotline, visited the home.
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SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – Bell Helmets has announced that its Mag-9 helmet has been upgraded to accommodate the Sena SMH10 stereo Bluetooth system. The news was announced at the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows tour stop this past weekend in Long Beach, Calif.
The company says that the Mag-9 Sena is the first helmet to integrate a docking system for the SMH10 system. Users can easily remove the helmet's dock cover and insert and attach the SMH10 system without compromising on helmet fit, the company continues.
"Our Santa Cruz design/engineering team spent countless hours studying the market and potential Bluetooth partners before developing this new design that provides an unmatched riding experience in both terms of both sound and comfort," said Chris Sackett, business unit director for Bell Powersports. "Unlike many communication systems, there is no cutting, drilling or tearing apart of your helmet, and riders who already have the Sena SMH10 can simply transfer it to the Mag-9 Sena."
The helmet itself can be worn with or without the shield and visor. The Mag-9 Sena is Dot certified, and comes in sizes XS to 2XL. MSRP is $179.95. The Sena single system is $209.95, while the dual system is priced at $379.95.


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CHAUVIN: May 8, 2013
Winterguard seeks donations for competition
Published: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 4:20 p.m.
Senior Center schedule: Bingo, 12:30 p.m. Thursday; karaoke, 8:30 a.m. Friday; transportation to grocery, bank and pharmacy, noon Friday; karaoke, 12:30 p.m. Monday; birthday party, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday; poker-keno, 9:15 a.m. May 15; lunch, 11 a.m. daily; and cards and billiards, 8:30 a.m. weekdays.
For information, call the center's manager, Arlene Levron, at 594-6741 or 594-8905.
Bingo: Ward 7 Citizens Club's bingo is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at its club home, 5006 La. 56, Chauvin.
Registration: Registration has begun for Terrebonne Parish Recreation Department's T-ball for children 5 and 6 and baseball for teens 15 to 17. You can register from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays at the Little Caillou Recreation Center, 215 Angel St., Chauvin. Registration costs $20, and a birth certificate is needed at time of registration. For information, call 594-2020.
Swimming lessons: Registration for swimming lessons is scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Chauvin swimming pool. For information, call the Chauvin Gym at 594-2020 or the pool at 594-4242.
Twirling camp: Learn the art of twirling baton, flag, rifle and saber. Registration for Twirling Unlimited Summer Camp is scheduled for May at the Chauvin Recreation Center. Registration is scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. People of all ages may sign up. Children must be potty trained. Students interested may inquire about our winterguard competition group. This group will compete in the Louisiana Colorguard and Percussion Circuit. To be eligible to try out for this group, you must attend the Twirling Unlimited Summer Camp. Children must be present at registration with their previous equipment. For information, call 594-2020 or 856-2108.
Meetings: The Chauvin Lions Club's board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at the club home, 145 La. 58, Chauvin.
The Chauvin Lions Club's general meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. May 15 at the club home.
Members of Catholic Daughters of Americas are scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church's parish center, 5232 La. 56, Chauvin. The Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m.
Birthdays and anniversaries: I am trying to update birthdays and anniversaries in the Chauvin column. If you would your birthday or anniversary in the column, call Gina at 856-2108 or 594-2020. If you have any events, achievements or awards or know of an outstanding person in the community, I would like to share this also.
Birthdays: Cheryl Ledet, May 4; Abriana Kramer, May 10; Ramona Neil, May 13; and Tyler J. Eschete, May 14.
Anniversary: Mike and Cheryl Soudelier, May 13.
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From 19th century American vaudeville to 20th century British experimental theatre, materials in the performing arts category form research collection emphasizing stage productions. The personal papers of theatrical personalities and the archives of theatre groups and agencies are collected, as well as ephemeral and promotional materials.
Collections reflecting experimental theatre's challenges to convention range from the Ballantine papers, chronicling the development of the Provincetown Players in the early 20th century, to the archives of the Living Theatre, whose purpose was to advocate anarchy and radical social change beginning in the 1950's. Other theatre groups and collectives focus on alternative theatrical methods: the archives of the Bread and Puppet Theatre, for example, show their efforts at communicating through puppets and realia, rather than verbal dialog, and the Firehouse Theatre archives was interested in new staging techniques. The Joint Stock Theatre Group archives show the efforts made towards "new" writing, and in the powerful collaboration between playwright, director, and actors. Radical political commentary is reflected in the collections of the San Francisco Mime Troupe and the Squat Theatre, whose productions were powerful enough to force their exile from Hungary.
Theatrical agents' archives provide a wealth of research potential. Arthur Bertram was a theatrical agent and business manager for theatres, touring companies, and individual actors. His clients included Mrs. Patrick Campbell, Marie Tempest, and Henry Irving. Toby Cole operated as a theatrical-literary agent in New York City, representing such notables as Saul Bellow, Zero Mostel, and Sam Shepard. The Universal Movement Theatre Repertory was the only booking agency for experimental theatre groups in the United States and Europe.
Playscripts form the bulk of 19th century British and American manuscript collections, including acting editions, sides, working copies, and prompt copies for a variety of genres. Theatre programs, set designs, photographs, playbills, posters, and realia complement manuscripts, papers and archival records. In addition, there are extensive materials relating to dance and music, with an emphasis on ballet and opera.
There are no geographical or language limits to the Performing Arts collection, although the bulk of the materials are in the English language and originate from either America or Great Britiain. Over 650 linear feet of materials are collected in all formats, and active solicitation continues for a variety of open collections. Related materials can be found under the headings of Language and Literature and Political Science.
- Albee Directs Albee Collection (D-131)
- Arnold, Hubert A. ( -1994). Papers. (D-210)
- Axe, Ruth. Papers. (MC072)
- Ballantine, Edward J. (1888-1968). Collection. (D-132)
- Bay Area Playwrights Festival Collection. (D-078)
- Belasco, David (1859-1931). Collection. (MC033)
- Belmore, George (1828-1875). Collection. (D-133)
- Bernhardt, Sarah (1844-1923). Collection. (D-158)
- Bertram, Arthur (1860-1955). Papers. (D-134)
- Bissinger, Karl. Papers. (D-189)
- Bread and Puppet Theatre Archives. (D-136)
- Breese, Edmund (1871-1936). Sides Collection. (MC095)
- Campbell, Mrs. Patrick (1865-1940). Collection. (D-525)
- Chumley, Dan. Papers (D-497)
- Circle in the Square Photographs. (MC037)
- Cohn, Ruby. Correspondence (MC266)
- Cole, Toby (1916-2008). Archives. (D-055)
- Coyote, Peter (1941- ). Papers. (D-121)
- Craig, Edward Gordon (1872-1966). Collection. (D-178)
- Dance Ephemera Collection. (O-019)
- Dannreuther, Edward. (1844-1905) Collection. (D-360)
- Davenport, Edward Loomis (1815-1877). Papers. (D-179)
- Davidson, Della. Papers (D-554)
- Davis, Ronald G. Papers. (D-065)
- Denslow, Jack. Collection. (D-268)
- Elkus, Mickey. Papers. (MC169)
- Ellsler, Effie (Euphemia) (1854-1942). Collection. (MC097)
- Fahrner, Robert (1927-1995). Collection. (D-227)
- Federal Theatre Project Collection. (MC068)
- Firehouse Theatre Archives. (D-064)
- Forbes, James. Papers (D-581)
- Freeman, Sanford and Barbara. Collection of Henrique Vivian Messetti Materials. (D-277)
- Gibbs, Donald A. (1931-). Collection. (D-112)
- Gibson, Robin and Luis Veiga Living Theatre Collection. (D-146)
- Hanley, Joseph G. (1828-1869). Papers. (MC099)
- Hollywood Film Strike Collection. (D-185)
- Joint Stock Theatre Group Archives. (D-035)
- Kress, Phyllis J. Papers. (D-424)
- Leigh, John H. (1858-1934). Papers. (D-186)
- Lindeman, Jeffrey. Collection (D-496)
- Living Theatre Archives. (D-187)
- Loney, Glenn M. (1928- ). Papers. (D-006)
- Lust, Geraldine. Papers. (D-139)
- Mantegna, Gianfranco. Papers. (D-191)
- Maria y Campos, Armando de (1897-1967). Collection. (D-175)
- Marlin-Jones, Davey. Press Kit Collection. (D-566)
- Martin-Harvey, Sir John (1863-1944). Papers. (D-184)
- Messetti, Henrique Vivian. Papers. (D-197)
- Mielziner, Jo (1901-1976). Collection. (MC048)
- Moffat, Margaret (1882-1942). Papers. (MC098)
- Moscow Art Theatre Collection. (MC044)
- Murray, Robert B. Collection. (MC041)
- Music Ephemera Collection. (O-020)
- Nevada Theatre. Collection. (D-002)
- Orloff, Alexander S. (1891-). Collection. (D-198)
- Owens, Rochelle (1936- ). Papers. (D-062)
- Performing Arts Photographs. Collection. (D-177)
- Placide, Henry. Collection. (MC089)
- Playbills: International Collection. (D-199)
- Playbills: United States Collection. (D-200)
- Popper, Jan. Papers. (MC146)
- Powell, William G. (1907-1971). Collection. (D-149)
- Rappoport, Solomon [Ansky] (1863-1920). Collection. (MC093)
- Reynolds, Christopher A. Collection of Women's Song. (D-435)
- Rosen, Jerome. Papers (D-568)
- San Francisco Mime Troupe Archives. (D-061)
- Sarlos, Robert K. (1931-2008). Papers. (D-305)
- Sheet Music. Collection. (D-009)
- Shragge, Elaine. Papers. (D-259)
- Smith, William Henry Sedley. (1806-1872). Sides. (MC090)
- Spicer, James and Morris Ploscowe. Collection. (D-138)
- Squaring the Circle Collection. (D-143)
- Squat Theatre Archives. (D-039)
- Sutherland, Howard Vigne. Papers. (D-274)
- Swift, Richard (1927-2003). Papers. (D-135)
- Theatre Clippings Collection. (O-021)
- Theatre Design Collection. (O-023)
- Theatre Engravings Collection. (O-024)
- Theatre Ephemera Collection. (O-025)
- Theatre Posters Collection: International. (O-033)
- Theatre Posters Collection: United States. (O-032)
- Theatre Programs Collection: International. (O-018)
- Theatre Programs Collection: United States. (O-016)
- Theatre Promotional Materials Collection. (O-028)
- Theatre Scrapbooks Collection. (O-017)
- Theatre Serials Collection. (O-027)
- Tomes, Joseph. Papers. (D-066)
- Torrence, Jackie. Collection (MC145)
- Tree, Sir Herbert D. B. (1853-1917). Papers. (D-204)
- Ullman, Russell. Collection. (D-144)
- Universal Movement Theatre Repertory Archives. (D-145)
- USSR Theatre Collection. (D-137)
- Valente, William E. (1934-1993). Papers. (D-013)
- Vauxhall Gardens Collection. (MC036)
- Warde, Frederick B. (1851-1935). Collection. (MC091)
- White, Ellis. Collection. (D-183)
- Williams, Tennessee (1911-1983). Papers. (MC074)
- Wood, Douglas. Papers. (MC174)
- Wood, William B. (1779-1861). Collection. (MC092)
- Woodland Opera House Collection. (D-190)


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(Of a hen) unable through weakness or disease to expel its eggs.
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Just looking for some assistance for setting up the server with a Playstation 3. I've been through the tutorials and tried many combinations of things but unable to get a resolution.
Below are the specs for my system and attached is the debug log, if I could please have any pointers to assist in setting up that would be appreciated.
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PS3 Media Server 1.72.0 Build d9fd0a44 – (2012/11/18)
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A two-vehicle accident stopped traffic on U.S. Route 30 near the Cherry Avenue SE exit for about half an hour Thursday.
Battalion Chief Akbar Bennett with the Canton Fire Department said the accident happened sometime after 8 p.m. and resulted in minor injuries to the two drivers.
Authorities had reopened the highway shortly after 9 p.m. and were still investigating Thursday night.
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Want to burn calories fast and in less time? Get the fastest results by combining cardio and sculpting into a single workout (and even a single move). You'll also get the best kind of bonus benefit: You'll burn three times more fat than with cardio alone. And to burn calories faster, you have to challenge your body. Here are 5 techniques that will help you get fit and look good — fast!
1. Resistance.
The more muscle you have, the more fat you burn. Building muscle is the best way to burn calories fast and lose more fat and boost metabolism around the clock. (The post-exercise afterburn from cardio also boosts metabolism, but the effect is comparatively brief.) Incorporating weights in your workouts will give you a more youthful, slim and shapely appearance. Start with a set of 3, 5 and 8 pound dumbbells. As you get stronger, continue to maximize your results by using heavier weights.
2. Four-limb exercises.
Pair an upper body sculpting exercise with one for the lower body to save time and burn calories faster. The corkscrew is a good example: "This power move tightens the hips and thighs, strengthens the core and firms the chest, shoulders and back while keeping the heart rate strong. You can't get more bang for your buck," says The FIRM Master Instructor Rebekah Sturkie. Learn how to do the corkscrew and four other cardio-sculpt moves in this video clip.
3. Muscle confusion.
To prevent plateaus and see continuous results, alternate between light-weight, moderate intensity workouts and heavy-weight, high intensity workouts. The light-weight workout burns tons of calories. The heavy-weight workout increases muscle that will burn calories even when you're not exercising. It's one way to create "muscle confusion," which will "shock" your body into better, faster results. And you don't have to do high-impact moves to boost intensity; low-impact moves work just as well if you keep your feet moving while doing overhead arm movements with dumbbells. Adding a balance element to your workout can also help you burn calories fast, as your muscles will have to work harder to keep you stable.
4. Light resistance.
You can pack a lot of calorie-burning into a cardio workout by slightly slowing down standing cardio moves and adding basic arm movements while holding dumbbells. "By moving both your upper and lower body together, and adding resistance, you really boost your heart rate and burn more fat and calories without adding more time to your workout," says The FIRM Master Instructor Alison Davis-McLain, who's created a number of The FIRM's signature cardio-plus-weights workout DVDs and kits.
5. Interval training.
You may have heard the theory that if you stay at a steady intensity level throughout your workout, your body goes into fat-conserving mode just after your workout. You can avoid this with interval workouts — changing your intensity level every few minutes. You'll continue to burn calories long after the workout is over. If you mostly walk, add in some running bursts. If you usually run at a steady pace throughout your workout, add sprints and lunge-walking bursts. If you do aerobics, alternate your sequences with plyometric jumps and slower muscle-toning moves.
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Opdahl Grocery, Kjelshus Take Top Prize in Chili Cook-off
By Ginny Heth
There was a 'hot time in the old town' on Saturday as Westhope Community Club hosted the First Annual Chili Cook-off!
May 10th was chosen as Community Day for Westhope with city-wide rummage sales happening throughout the day as well as the annual Presbyterian Women's fund raiser serving sloppy joes, pie and coffee. They also had basket- and purse-mania, a silent auction type activity that is fun for all. Included this year in the day's activities was the Trini Tree Frogs Youth Group detailing the insides of cars. They had a great turn-out for their fund raiser, even having to turn away a couple of cars that arrived after their time was up. Maybe they will have to plan another day of car cleaning since people were so happy to have someone to take on that task for them!
Meanwhile, all around town people's homes were beginning to smell a lot like a Mexican restaurant as pots of chili were started in anticipation for the Chili Cook-off. Around 3:00 p.m., the Gateway Community Room began buzzing with activity as the ten contestants brought their chili in for tasting......some contestants even brought their own Mexican ambience including table cloths, decorations (even some hung on the wall!) and music!!
Ten entirely different pots of chili were there for the tasting when it began at 4:30 p.m. coming from Westhope Farmers Union (Kevin Schroeder, cook); Westhope Fire Department (Ryan Ellsworth, cook); Double EE Service (Ben Cartwright, cook); John Gruenberg, M&D Pizza (Heather Lee, cook); Presbyterian Children (Lola & Randy Kimpland); Rachel Gruenberg; Kim & Lance Kjelshus; Opdahl's Grocery (Barb Opdahl, cook); and Westhope Ambulance (UB & Sylvia Schlieper, cooks). There were white chilis, red chilis, and no bean chilis. Some were quite spicy and some were just flavorful, with out the bite! Many contestants included 'add-ins' such as sour cream, onions, chips, crackers and cheese to make their offering more enticing. Community Club provided corn bread to make sure everyone had a way to 'cut the heat' between bowls of chili, coffee & water with the water being the most popular thing!
In all, nearly 100 people voted and there was a tie for first place! Opdahl's Grocery and Kim & Lance Kjelshus are the proud winners, sharing a traveling trophy for the year and prize money. Coming in a close third (only one vote separated the three chilis!) was Westhope Ambulance with UB's Road Kill Chili, who took home a small cash prize as well.
Plans are already in the works for the 2nd Annual Westhope Community Day Chili Cook-off, so get those recipes tweeked, plan on a few decorations for your table (Opdahl's & the Kjelshus' both had very nicely decorated tables -- whether that had anything to do with the winning or not.....) and take a chance at bragging rights for next year!!
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS - Never Be Afraid to Trust an Unknown Future to a Known God
By Marlena Chaboudy
For this week's Meet Your Neighbor column, I'd like to introduce you to Randy Kimpland, Westhope's own Presbyterian Church pastor.
Merton Randy Kimpland was born on February 23, 1956, in Syracuse, New York at St. Mary's to Merton and Jane Kimpland. He is the second of four children born to the family. He has one older sister, Sue, in Florida, a younger brother Mark, living in lower New York, and a younger sister now living in Connecticut.
While growing up, Randy and his family were member's of Andrews Memorial Church in North Syracuse, where the whole second pew was known as the "Kimpland Pew", and attending church was NOT an OPTION for the children of the family! Randy was active in youth groups, Andy's Camp, Choir, and did scripture reading at a young age.
Some of Randy's fondest childhood memories include baseball and football games held in the back yard of the family home, even though there was no grass in the yard. The family would take many a vacation to Long Lake, a beautiful and breath taking area in the Adirondack Mountains located in the northeastern lobe of upstate New York. The family did a lot of swimming, hiking, camping and even canoeing. They even once did a fifty mile canoe trip down the Raquette River! "That is one of my best memories spent with my father," smiled Randy. Randy was also an Eagle Scout as a boy and learned many a life's lesson... "Including not pitching your tent in a gully!" said Randy with a laugh. Randy's father even received the "Silver Beaver Award" for over 25 years of service in Scouts. The Silver Beaver Award is the council-level distinguished service award of the Boy Scouts of America. Recipients of this award are adult leaders who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given. The Silver Beaver is an award given to those who implement the Scouting program and perform community service through hard work, self-sacrifice, dedication, and many years of service. It is given to those who do not actively seek it.
As a boy, Randy would cut grass and shovel snow to make money, he usually would be willing to do anything he could to make money and would store it away for "that rainy day". Randy saved up for years until the day he finally earned $2,000.00 to buy his first car... a 1974 Olds Cutlass 442. "Putting all that money down on a car was an eye opening experience!" nodded Randy, "Seeing all that hard earned money GONE in a flash."
In Randy's high school years, he was very active in sports and played baseball all the way up to Senior Babe Ruth Baseball. He varsity lettered in Cross Country and Swimming, and even broke the school record for both the 400 Free Style Relay and 100 yard Butterfly Stroke. But this awesome feat was not just handed to him... Randy would practice before and after school, his father taking him every morning at 5:30am to be sure he was there when the pool opened at 6am. (Before he went to work), and then off to school, not returning home from practice after school until about 6pm!
After graduation, Randy enlisted in the Army at the age of 18, in 1977. Randy had decided that he wasn't ready for college, he was pretty over school right then! At first he was stationed at Fort Dix for training, a former United States Army post located south-southeast of Trenton, New Jersey. He then went on to be stationed at Schofield Barracks, in Hawaii. Randy became a part of the Military Police attached to the 427th MP Co. He spent three years as an MP and was then honorably discharged. It was during this time that he met his blushing bride Lola.
After being discharged from the Army, Randy returned home and went on to college and attended Onondaga Community College where he earned his degree in Criminal Justice. He even made the Dean's List! Law Enforcement was Randy's original aim but the Postal Service called first where he was in the Civil Service for 28 1/2 years before he retired.
Randy and Lola have 5 grown children, Jayson 37, Jessica 36, Justin 33, Christopher 32, and David 30, scattered across the U.S. They also have eight grand-children. As the kids were growing up, Randy enjoyed his time coaching little league baseball and Pop Warner Football and going to the Adirondacks camping with the family.
"Upon retiring... I had "the itch"! Lola and I moved to Seminole Lake, Florida, just south of Clearwater. That only lasted through Hurricane season and that was enough of that! We sold our place and took a month travelling back to New York, the whole time with Hurricane Ophelia chasing us up the east coast! We blew into Baldwinsville, New York, which is on the Erie Canal Lock System, just about 16 miles south of Lake Ontario, where we ended up setting roots for a short time and lived on the Golf Course there," reminisced Randy.
About a year later, Randy got "the itch" again to go somewhere and do something different. Lola suggested the Midwest. So Randy and Lola began their search with Century 21 on-line. They discussed what they wanted in their "new home"... a hospital, close to Canada, to be able to experience all four seasons and mountains..... and there it was.... Bottineau, North Dakota! Randy and Lola did a lot of research on the area before moving, all of which just "touched" on the area. Lola got to talking with the girls at the Phone Company and a few other folks they discussed their new venture with, and everyone was in agreement that North Dakota sounded perfect for them.
Randy and Lola arrived in Bottineau with a U-Haul and a truck and have felt at home ever since! "I would like to point out that the "Turtle Mountains" were not like any mountains we had seen before, and that the four seasons we wanted.... wellllllll, we didn't realize that one season, Winter, was nine months long of the coldest weather on earth!" laughed Randy.
Randy and Lola bought their home in Bottineau, sight only off of the internet! They paid for an Independent Inspection and it was sooooo good that Lola was able to buy the curtains for their windows in their new ...soon to be home, and even the furniture! (Of course that has changed several times in almost eight years!)
"We didn't know a soul. Times of trepidation for myself... for sure! But all fell into place. There is no question that God has led us here! We learned that God wants us to step out of our comfort zone because your comfort zone is nothing more than a rut! The Lord has blessed us with talents and skills that we don't even realize, and it's a shame to not realize them in our lifetime," testified Randy.
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BIRTHPLACE: Edmonton, AB, CAN
DRAFTED: CGY: 1998-33 overall
|Missed majority of 2002-03 due to shoulder injury in training camp, September 27, 2002. Missed majority of 2003-04 due to shoulder injuries vs. Chicago (November 22, 2003) and Colorado (December 31, 2003). Traded to NY Rangers by Calgary with Jamie McLennan and Greg Moore for Chris Simon and NY Rangers' 7th round pick (Matt Schneider) in 2004 NHL Draft, March 6, 2004. Signed as a free agent by Philadelphia, October 1, 2009. Claimed on waivers by Montreal from Philadelphia, October 5, 2011. Returned to Philadelphia by Montreal - physically unfit to play, October 9, 2011.
Playoffs: Appeared in all 23 playoff games…Scored a goal (first of playoffs) in Game 1 of SCF vs. Chicago… Recorded an assist in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals vs. Boston.
Regular Season: Appeared in his 400th NHL game on 4/6 at Toronto…Signed a two-year contract extension on 2/12… Had two goals (career-high) at Tampa Bay on 12/23 and matched that with two goals vs. TB on 1/9…Missed 12 games (11/23-12/15) due to right dislocated shoulder injury suffered at Phoenix on 11/21…Recorded his 1st goal as a Flyer on 11/12 vs. Ottawa…Recorded his first point as a Flyer on 11/6 at Buffalo…Missed seven games (10/8-10/27) due to dislocated shoulder suffered vs. Washington on 10/6…Signed a one-year contract on 10/1.
Prior to joining the Flyers, appeared in 258 career games with the Rangers and Calgary Flames, registering 22 goals and 16 assists for 38 points, along with 80 penalty minutes. 2008-09: Appeared in 81 regular season games for the NY Rangers, posting 10 points on six goals and four assists… Had one multiple-point game, posting a goal and an assist in a 4-3 win at Philadelphia on Oct. 11… Played a season-high 16:50 on Nov. 22 at Ottawa… Registered five hits on Feb. 6 at Dallas… Recorded four blocked shots on March 38 at Pittsburgh… Played in six playoff games while ranking fourth on the team and first among forwards with 10
blocked shots. 2007-08: Posted a plus or even rating in 32 of his last 36 games …Logged 12:59 of ice time on Apr. 6 at New Jersey in his return to the lineup after missing the last seven games following minor foot surgery performed on Mar. 20; His consecutive games played streak ended at 180 games, dating back to Mar. 2, 2006 at Philadelphia … Skated in his 200th career NHL game on Nov. 10 at Toronto. 2006-07: Skated in 82 games with the Rangers, registering nine goals and four assists, along with 24 penalty minutes … Established career-highs in games played (82), goals (nine), assists (four), points (13), shots on goal (120), and average icetime (14:01) … Ranked first among all forwards in the NHL with 98 blocked shots … Led the team in faceoffs won (620) and ranked 26th among NHL centers with a 52.3% faceoff percentage … Was one of only two players to appear in all 82 games with the Rangers …Recorded a season-high five blocked shots on Mar. 3 vs. St. Louis … Notched a power play goal on Mar. 1 vs. Pittsburgh; Marked his first power play goal since October 14, 2003 at Edmonton (Salo) … Won a season-high 17 of 21 faceoffs (80%) in 16:25 of total icetime on Feb. 27 vs. Montreal … Tallied a shorthanded goal, the second of his career, on Dec. 7 vs. Pittsburgh ... Skated in 10 post-season games, collecting four penalty minutes ... Tied for first among team forwards
with nine blocked shots. 2005-06: Appeared in 66 games with the Rangers, registering eight goals and two assists, along with 24 penalty minutes … Led the team and ranked 19th among NHL centers with a 53.4% faceoff percentage … Appeared in his 100th career NHL game on Apr. 15 at Philadelphia ... Registered a goal and the game-winning assist for a season-high two points, while blocking two shots and winning seven of 11 faceoffs on Mar. 29 vs. Islanders … Missed 16 games after suffering an isolated, grade three sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee on Jan. 7 vs. Florida … Tallied his first goal as a Ranger on Oct. 13 vs. New Jersey ... Made his Rangers debut on Oct. 5 at Philadelphia ... Appeared in four playoff games,
registering one goal and one assist, along with two penalty minutes ... Led the team in playoff scoring (two points) and faceoffs (39). 2004-05: Skated in 16 games for the Hartford Wolf Pack of the American Hockey League, registering five goals and four assists … Underwent surgery on Dec. 15 to repair a dislocated right shoulder ... Injured his shoulder on Dec. 5 at Manchester and missed the balance of the season … Injured on Nov. 11 vs. Houston and missed six games … Notched his first Wolf Pack goal in a 4-1 victory on Oct. 30 at Portland … Registered his first Wolf Pack point with an assist on the game-winning goal on Oct. 24 vs. Springfield (3-1 win). 2003-04: Traded to the Rangers from Calgary on Mar. 6, along with Jamie McLennan and Greg Moore, in exchange for Chris Simon and a 2004 seventh round draft choice (Matt Schneider) … Appeared in 20 games with Calgary prior to the trade, registering one goal and two assists for three points, along with 10 penalty minutes … Suffered a shoulder injury while with Calgary on Nov. 22 and missed the remainder of the season. 2002-03: Appeared in nine games for Calgary, registering one goal and three assists for four points … Registered his first NHL assist on Mar. 18 at Los Angeles … Also skated in 19 games for AHL Saint John, registering six goals and seven assists for 13 points, along with six penalty minutes.
Missed the majority of the season recovering from a shoulder injury suffered in training camp on Sept. 27. 2001-02: Appeared in six games for Calgary, collecting one goal and two penalty minutes … Tallied his first NHL goal/point while making his NHL debut on Apr. 4 vs. Minnesota (Manny Fernandez)… Tallied 20 goals and 29 assists for 49 points in 67 games with Saint John, along with 10 penalty minutes … Ranked first on the team with 49 points … Ranked third on the team with 20 goals and second with 29 assists. 2000-01: Skated in 75 games for Saint John in his first professional season, registering 13 goals and 15 assists for 28 points, along with 28 penalty minutes … Appeared in 19 postseason games, tallying two goals and three assists for five points, along with four penalty minutes, helping Saint John capture the Calder Cup championship. JUNIOR CAREER: Skated in 215 career games with the Prince George Cougars of the Western Hockey League (WHL), registering 91 goals and 116 assists for 207 points, along with 134 penalty minutes. INTERNATIONAL CAREER: Captured a silver medal with Team Canada at the 1999
World Junior Championships … Also garnered a silver medal with Team Canada at the 2001 Spengler Cup.


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MARIETTA - Gun and history enthusiasts joined forces on Saturday for the fourth annual Contemporary Gunmakers and Allied Artists Show at Campus Martius Museum.
"This is our fourth year and it's going great," said organizer Bill Reynolds. "The demonstrators are doing well, the artisans are getting to talk about their work and the collectors are learning about what they love."
The number of people who attended the event, in which all proceeds were donated to the Friends of the Museums, was unknown, but Reynolds said people went through the display tables and attended the lectures and demonstrations throughout the day.
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Richard Green, right, of Marietta, and Gary Milligan, of Sunbury, Ohio, compare rifles on Second Street in Marietta on Saturday morning before they attended the fourth annual Contemporary Gunmakers and Allied Artists Show at Campus Martius Museum. (Photo by Jolene Craig)
"This is my second year coming to this event and I think it's great," said Richard Green, of Marietta. "Not only do I get to see the wonderful rifles, but I also get to show off my Marietta rifle."
Green brought his replica of an early Marietta long rifle with a plethora of silver inlay designs.
"Marietta rifles are beautiful and flashy, like the city," he laughed.
Gary Milligan attended the program from Sunbury, Ohio, in hopes of finding a rifle to do an impression of Ohio squirrel hunters, a group of Civil War-era farmers' militia.
"I'm a Civil War buff and re-enactor and I am looking to buy a rifle to match what the actual men used to fight Confederates," Milligan said. "Not only that, but this is just a great event."
On display and sale at the event were traditionally-made muzzle loading rifles, powder horns, hunting bags, knives and related objects fashioned by hand by the artisans.
One of the most popular demonstrations of the event was Bill Hoover, of Orville, Ohio, who drew crowds for his barrel rifling show. Rifling involves cutting spiral grooves inside a rifle barrel to enable a bullet to spin and gain better accuracy and distance.
Hoover demonstrated 18th and 19th Century hand rifling throughout the day as crowds asked questions and took photos.
"This is the first time we have had this special feature and it's really great," Reynolds said. "Usually you have to go to Colonial Williamsburg to see a demonstration like this, but we were very lucky to have Bill Hoover come and show this almost lost art."
Reynolds, who is a founding member of the Association of Ohio Long Rifle Collectors, said the event was organized, in part, as a way to show people that rifle-making is a large part of the history of the Mid-Ohio Valley.
"Having this event allows people to see examples of the last 200 years of American gun-making tradition," Reynolds said. "The Mid-Ohio Valley has been a home to gun and riflesmiths since the first settlers arrived."
The displays housed the guns, which ranged in styles from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War and beyond.
"This is really a way to show that the tradition is still alive and to honor those who made the guns before us," Reynolds, who is also a riflesmith, said. "The people here today are keeping these traditions alive."


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After 24 years as Eagle Public Library's children's librarian, I am redefining myself as I move into adult and reference services. It is very fitting that this transition is happening in my life while my younger child heads off to college.
This is both an exciting and bittersweet time. I am looking forward to playing a new role, yet I have been reading to children every week for almost half my life. No more weekly story times with "Itsy Bitsy Spider," "I'm a little teapot," and "Where is Thumbkin?" I cannot put into words the joys I experienced getting to know these youngsters and their parents. Reading aloud to them each week was my very favorite part of the job, and I will miss that very much.
I will also miss getting to know the older children through our annual summer reading program. I had fun developing so many summer reading themes throughout the years - wildlife, bugs, ocean, fairy tales, mysteries, outer space, pets - just to name a few. I enjoyed watching the story-time babies, toddlers, and preschoolers grow into independent young readers.
I saw so many children grow into adults over the past two decades. Several of them now bring their children to the library's programs.
I feel like I grew up in so many ways, as well. The public library has been a very big part of my existence. I love being around all the books with so much literature and information - I can honestly think of no better place for me to work. I also enjoy interacting with the people who come into the library.
I still remember the first time I walked into the Eagle Public Library in 1988. I was a library school student from University of North Texas, and was visiting my parents. My mom and I walked into the library, and the nice lady working at the front desk gave me a tour. I remember thinking what a great place this would be to work, and what a nice co-worker this woman would be. And I was right. Sharyn and I both remember this first time we met.
Sharyn Smith just retired after over 26 years. She will be missed by both patrons and co-workers. She made a significant impact on library service during her tenure and we are fortunate to have her available as a substitute. I can continue to count on her wealth of reference knowledge and experience as I begin my new role.
I am literally in the middle of our staffing changes. I have been gleaning expertise from Sharyn, and at the same time have had the pleasure to train and work with our new children's librarian, Amy Reyes. Amy is a recent graduate with a Masters in Library Science from University of Denver. She has some innovative ideas and is already a friendly presence in the children's room to welcome our young library users. She will continue offering weekly story times and other children's programs.
I work with a wonderful staff, and we make a great team as we serve library patrons every day - checking out materials, fielding reference questions, giving computer assistance, offering library programs or just talking about what we're reading!
How fortunate I am to start a brand new job with exciting changes, yet still work with the same great crew and for the same wonderful establishment. I am looking forward to continuing my work here and delve into the realms of adult literature and reference. After over two decades, I can finally say I am a "grown up" librarian!


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