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Of all his accomplishments, such as opening for Chris Issak, Celene Dion, Tom Jones, James Brown, Olivia Newton John, Smokey Robinson, Paul Anka, Howie Mandel, Dana Carvey, Foreigner and Rick Springfield, appearing on "The Tonight Show," "Mad About You," "3rd Rock From the Sun" and Fox's "Totally Hidden Video," you know what? Mark Pitta will be best remembered as the guy who created "Mark Pitta & Friends" every Tuesday night at The Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley (just north of San Francisco).
What makes that night so special in Mill Valley? It's comedy night featuring some of the best in the business but it's who isn't scheduled to perform that makes this night special. It's not uncommon to have Robin Williams, Dana Carvey and legendary political comedian Mort Sahl drop by Tuesdays and occasionally even do a guest set to a very surprised audience.
When I performed there last, not only were Williams and Sahl in the green room, but Robin took my wife, Nancy, up to the balcony to critique my set!
Mark is a true Bay Area boy, born in Oakland and raised in San Lorenzo. He started his career in comedy just as the boom of the 1980s was on the launching pad getting ready take off. San Francisco was the place to be back then when some of the brightest talent started their careers in comedy. They included Robin Williams, Kevin Pollack, Bob Sarlatte, Dana Carvey, A. Whitney Brown, Rob Schneider, Will Durst, just to name a few. Mark was there too and like most of those comics relocated to Los Angeles.
When Mark returned to the Bay Area, he was tapped as the entertainment reporter for the fledgling FOX affiliate, KTVU Channel 2 (seen here on channel 11 on cable). He did that for a while but got burned out having to get up weekdays at 4 a.m. (oh, man, can I relate to that).
Mark has done pretty well for himself not just because of his Tuesday nights at The Throckmorton Theater but he still performs as often as possible, including this week here in Tahoe. Second only to comedy, Mark's greatest passion is baseball, particularly the San Francisco Giants.
During Mark McGwire's record-setting season, Pitta wrote an article for USA Today on how he would instruct the slugger to answer those ridiculous questions. So I think it was no coincidence having Pitta up here the same week that the SF Giants won the World Series back in 2010.
Mark and I have a close association and not just professionally. I introduced Mark to his lovely wife, Jocelyn, backstage in my office, and when he proposed to her, wanted to have the wedding take place in my office. Cooler heads prevailed and they were married at Harveys wedding chapel, where there was more room.
Chipper Lowell was born into a family of showbiz.
His father was a professional clown and stage actor and his mother performed as an "iron jaw" act, literally hanging by her teeth high above the cheering crowds.
The family was very popular and in-demand, especially being a husband-and-wife team. They performed in Canada, Mexico, England, Australia, New Zealand and, of course, all over this country as well.
Chipper's parents' friends were all performers, so as a boy Chipper was surrounded by a wide variety of circus, dance and vaudeville acts. Talk about a unique home schooling program.
Chipper had some of the best teachers in the business and learned his trade literally from some of the best. Of course he developed his own act that included elements from his past but also contemporary, incorporating stand-up comedy to complement the visual aspects of his act.
Chipper's credits are impressive to say the least. He's appeared on a wide variety of television shows, along with roles in a few films and dozens of national commercials.
He's also racked up an impressive list of awards including one right here from Action magazine for "Best Specialty Act of the Year," "The Chipper Lowell Experience," which had a long run inside the Horizon Casino for two years.
The Los Angeles Times called Chipper "Frenetic, feverish and hilarious! A shameless crowd-pleaser!"
Chipper, in addition to his solo work, assembles much larger shows such as his production, "BLiNK! - An Evening of Award-Winning Comedy, Magic & Illusion!" for audiences across the United States.
As a producer, he's created several comedy CDs for Rhino Records, including "Comic Relief IV, V & VI," National Lampoon's Radio Hour Anthology and "The American Comedy Box."
Writing credits include "Comic Strip Live," the feature film "SIX" and "The Magic of David Copperfield" television special. We're just fortunate he's found the time to come up here this week.


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The Hannibal Mark Twain Chapter of the Association of Retired Missouri State Employees (ARMSE) will meet beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 21, at the Nutrition Center, 219 S. 10th St., in Hannibal.
This will be the group's annual Christmas dinner and program with Christmas music being presented by Sherry Mack.
All current and retired state employees are invited to attend. Reservations are not required. For information call (573) 221-4157.
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Doug Mills of the New York Times tweeted this photo of Barack Obama getting lifted in the air by Big Apple Pizza owner (and bear hug enthusiast) Scott Van Duzer.
Not to be outdone, Joe Biden posed with a female biker sitting on his lap. Here's that AP photo, care of BuzzFeed's Andrew Kaczynski.
More ridiculous campaign photo ops, please.
The bear hugger is a Republican, but he's voting for Obama.
[Images via Doug Mills, AP]


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Editor's note: This dispatch describes Wednesday at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla.
Day 3 started with Tim Pawlenty, Cory Gardner and some Olympians. I'm not sure if I've been clear about some of these meeting. All of the breakfast meetings are Colorado only. So when I say Tim Pawlenty was there, he was there in a room with about 80 people. Same with the late night events - that's why the Trace Adkins concert was so small - we shared him with one other state.
At 5 p.m. we got on the bus for a big night of speakers. Security had obviously been stepped up, and that combined with rush hour traffic caused a 30-minute ride take 2 1/2 hours. What a colossal drag. But it was all worth it. We had McCain, Rand Paul (Ron on video), Mitch McConnell, John Thune, Rob Portman, Luis Fortuno (the governor of Puerto Rico - would love to see more of him!), Tim Pawlenty (again! twice in one day seems like we're old friends), Mike Huckabee (who doesn't like Mike?), Condoleezza Rice and Susana Martinez. And up until this point, the ladies stole the day.
I've seen Susana before and she has a powerful story. But since I saw her the first time, she's gone through a transformation. New clothes, new do (hair that is) and she's has a more commanding presence. And it really works - she's definitely one to watch.
And then Condi. I thought the roof would come off. She's so unassuming and almost seems embarrassed by the attention but so smart and self-assured that she she's a real icon in Republican politics. And she too has a story that truly makes you believe in America.
But clearly the night belonged to Paul Ryan. It takes you a minute to get past how cute he is. And of course he comes packaged with the picture perfect family and the all-American story which once again makes us all believers. However, his message is what will make the difference. By all accounts, he's a numbers nerd. He thinks the drudgery of studying numbers is fun. And he has it down pat. There's no ruffling Paul Ryan because this stuff is in his DNA and for me that's the good news. No more guessing games. No more catching up. This guy will hit the ground running and he'll be going forward and not back.
By the time we returned to the hotel, everything was closed so Claudia and Bob Beauprez and I borrowed a car and went through the McDonald's drive-through window.
So much for the glamor of Tampa!
So just a minute here to go back to Chris Christie's speech of Tuesday night. There's been a lot of criticism but it's coming from those who apparently don't (but should) know what his role was. He was the keynote speaker. He was chosen not only because of his speaking abilities but also because he has been able to articulate and practice what the Republican mantra is - small government, individual liberty and personal responsibility.
It was not his job to promote the Romney/Ryan ticket. That's the specific role of Marco Rubio and I'm sure Rubio will deliver that message in spades because that's his job at this convention. Christie did exactly what his job was and everyone here knew that. It's too bad that that the media didn't understand that too - because they should have. This is not their first rodeo. Shame on them.
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Here at Community Coffee Company, we pride ourselves on making the world's best coffee. To do this, we only use the top 10 percent of Arabica coffee beans in the world. You may ask – How do we get these coffee beans?
This is where Carl Leonard comes in. Carl is the Vice President of Green Coffee Procurement at Community Coffee Company and joined the company in 1983. He is a Licensed Q Grader, a professional cupper accredited by the Coffee Quality Institute and is a certified cupping judge of the Specialty Coffee Association of America – that means he knows his coffee!
From our beans to the best way to brew a cup, Carl is ready to answer all of your coffee-related questions. Submit your questions for Carl through Facebook, Twitter (use hashtag #AskCarl) or right here on our blog. While we gather your questions, take some time to get to know Carl!
Q: What's your typical work day like?
A: A good percentage of my day is spent communicating with green coffee producers, cooperatives, exporters and importers that supply us with excellent coffee. We have deep-rooted relationships in many coffee regions that ensure we are always able to source the best coffees the world has to offer. It is by partnering and developing relationships (that in some cases go back for more than 50 years) that we have been able to continue to live up to the quality our loyal customers expect.
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A good percentage of my day also is spent carefully evaluating and cupping the coffees that we have chosen to go into our special blends. This skill was initially handed down to me and others at our Port Allen Roasting Plant from Bill Weber, a dedicated evaluator of our coffees who spent almost 50 years at Community Coffee Company. These evaluating and cupping skills are practiced daily and are often attended by our Chairman of the Board and Owner, Matt Saurage, President and CEO David Belanger, and Board Director, H. Norman Saurage III.


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SAN RAMON VALLEY -- Whether Measure D passes or fails comes down to the mail-in and provisional ballots left to count.
The San Ramon Valley schools bond measure squeaked over its needed 55 percent of the vote threshold by just 95 ballots after all election precincts reported in Tuesday night.
Contra Costa County Clerk Steve Weir said it appears he has roughly 60,000 uncounted vote-by-mail ballots, as well as provisional ballots that need to be counted. Those votes will be counted Thursday, with totals available possibly by Friday.
"We're feeling optimistic," Measure D supporter and Golden View Elementary School librarian Bekki Livingston said. "We're happy at this point, but we're cautious. We're waiting for those votes."
Measure D opponent Mike Arata said by his observation of previous elections he expects the vote-by-mail ballots to trend toward approving the measure.
In 1995, Arata and now-deceased Ernie Scherer challenged an $82 million bond -- Measure C -- that had won by two votes. The results were overturned in a recount and then litigated for three years before the measure was defeated.
Arata said he isn't sure at this point if he and other opponents might challenge the results if the vote totals fall in favor of Measure D.
"The numbers now put us in the realm of a recount and a possible court challenge," he said.
San Ramon Valley school board President Greg Marvel said he suspects that if the vote remains close, opponents will demand a recount.
"Assuming we withstand the challenge, the next step is to plan how we are going to do the remodels of our schools and when we are going to build the new school."
Measure D authorizes the San Ramon Valley school district to issue up to $260 million in bonds to finance 45 infrastructure and technology upgrades at San Ramon Valley district schools.
The projects include seismic upgrades; upgrades to electrical, heating and air-conditioning systems; technology infrastructure upgrades; security cameras; new classrooms; new stadium bleachers at San Ramon Valley and Monte Vista high schools; and a new $31 million elementary school in Dougherty Valley.
"We hope it passes because if it doesn't, the consequences are going to be pretty severe," Marvel said.
He said failure could mean students being diverted from crowded schools in Dougherty Valley to other schools in the district. The district might consider going to a year-round school schedule or splitting the school day to morning and evening sessions to accommodate the growth in student numbers in the district, he said.
"You can only put so many portables on school grounds," he said. "People are moving here because of our schools. What people don't understand is if we don't pass Measure D, the things we have to do are going to possibly affect home values. The demand for housing will lessen, which means home equity could possibly drop."
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AP Top 25
1. Connecticut (45) 7-0 1125
2. North Carolina 10-0 1076
3. Stanford 7-1 1016
4. Texas A&M 9-0 963
5. Texas 9-0 928
6. Oklahoma 8-2 918
7. Baylor 9-1 797
8. Duke 6-1 732
9. Louisville 9-1 724
10. Auburn 10-0 701
11. Tennessee 7-2 687
12. California 8-2 621
13. Notre Dame 8-1 598
14. Rutgers 6-2 559
15. Maryland 8-2 537
16. Pittsburgh 7-1 479
17. Virginia 7-2 401
18. Ohio State 7-2 370
19. Vanderbilt 8-2 211
20. Florida 10-1 194
21. Arizona State 7-2 182
22. Oklahoma State 4-2 164
23. Kansas State 9-0 154
25. Georgia Tech 8-2 110
1. Connecticut at No. 1 for the third straight week and I dont see that changing anytime soon.
2. North Carolina now has the longest active streak in the Top 10 with 70 consecutive weeks. Theyll need another eight years to catch up to the Lady Vols though.
3. Stanford faces Duke tomorrow night which should be interesting. We will see if they remain at the No. 3 spot.
4. Texas A&M holds on to the No. 4 spot
5. Texas moved up because they beat Tennessee but in all honesty I dont know how great the Lady Vols are this year. The Longhorns are 9-0 though, so far so good. They havent been that high since 2004. They face Arizona State on Thursday who they should get past.
6. Oklahoma got bumped because of Texas beating Tennessee but I dont think they deserve it. They are tough. No quitters on that unit which can be seen in their win against California.
7. Baylor has been playing well. Im excited about this team this year.
8. Duke faces a tough Stanford team next which I dont think they will get past easily if at all.
9. Louisville has been solid. Not much to say there.
10. Auburn has impressed me but Im curious to see how they do in the next couple weeks.
11. Tennessee cant believe they are ranked this low and either can the fans. I dont know whats wrong with this team, but I think theyll turn it around. Pat Summitt is too good a coach for them to be this low.
12. California had a big fall this week, three spots, after blowing a 26-point halftime lead to Oklahoma on Saturday. Not sure what is going on there or how they let that happen.
13. Notre Dame had a tough loss to Michigan in overtime last week which dropped them five spots unfortunately. I dont see them moving up in the ranks at all this season.
14. Rutgers cleaned up their turnovers and beat Army. If they keep it cleaned up they shouldnt struggle much like they did in their previous games.
15. Maryland is better than this ranking they just need to get it together. The loss against Pittsburgh has hurt them but theyll be back.
16. Pittsburgh is surprising some people this year. They beat Maryland and easily punished W. Virginia. Time will tell.
17. Virginia has Monica Wright and if she is on, they are on.
18. Ohio State is looking good. Nice win against Nebraska.
19. Vanderbilt moved up one spot this week. I see them hanging out in this area of the rankings for the majority of the season.
20. Florida is a fun team to follow this season. I cant say Im not cheering for them. They climbed three spots this week.
21. Arizona State is good not great.
22. Oklahoma State had a nice win against TCU last week.
23. Kansas State could go either way this season. Im not sure what to expect from them yet.
24. TCU fell hard this week. They dropped five spots, but still remain in the top 25 at least. The loss to Oklahoma State on Sunday didnt help.
25. Georgia Tech is welcomed to the poll this week for the first time this season.
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I am a LFC supporter but I,d like to congratulate Cardiff City on there performance at Wembley, today (sun), your side were terrific throughout the game and your fans were superb.
I'll second that. Supported LFC for 60 years but have to say your side were a credit to football today and your supporters conducted themselves with great dignity. Now go on & get Promotion.
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I just recently finished the couch to 5 k program, and my first 5k is in a little over two weeks. I am feeling great and really excited for the race! I am still kinda new at this but currently I am at 15-20 miles a week running 4/5 times a week just depending on my schedule. I would really like to do a half marathon and was wondering if January of 2013 is too soon or if it is a realistic goal? I'm not looking to break records just get across the finish line.
I would recommend doing a lot of races and following a structured training plan for a LR schedule. For example, 8K, and many 10K or 15K events before thinking about the half. Honestly, the Jan. goal depends on many factors that mostly relate to your fitness level and training routine. The half is more demanding than expected, even to just finish. When you complete your first 5k, think about doing that exact 5k route four more times (plus one more mile) and see what type of mental and physical picture that produces in terms of future preparation. Then you will have a better idea of the challenges.
Wishing you all the best and many happy miles!
I too am starting to train for a half marathon. I haven't run longer than a 5k before either. I am planning on doing the Disney princess half marathon in January. I found a training plan by Jeff Galloway and I think it has a lot of great advice for people just moving to the longer distance. His method of run/walk/run has really helped me decrease my overall pace. Here is the link:
Good luck!
15-20 mile sa week? You should be doing 15-20 mile runs even if your milage is low. It takes time but you actually got to go out and try to run as long as you can for a while. If you can already handle 20 a week you can at least start off at 8-9 mile runs and start working up now. ANd yes you can do it by Janurary but probably can't predict how fast you will be able to run it because you didn't do those distances yet. It would probably be like 2:05-2:40 Im guessing .
I am doing the couch to 5K right now. I couple of my friends did the San Francisco Woman's Marathon this last weekend and I am motivated to train for that next year. I have purchased training apps for the 10K and the 1/2 Marathon. Based on the information that I read, you have to at least to a long run to build your endurance at least once a week. As I work full time and have two kids with multiple after school activities, my long runs will probably be during the weekends. My husband will have to step up for the weekend activities.
Hey I would def recommend jumping on a schedule for a half marathon... I have been running for alittle over 10 years now but I am a single mom now and trying to qualify for Boston... We are capable of so much:) I got my very 1st half schedule from Runners World of course and just followed it.... Check out my running blog for any additional info you may want and of course some inspiration! Happy Running to ya!
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SAN JOSE -- At the start of overtime Saturday night, the ambience inside HP Pavilion was maybe 50 percent impending excitement and 50 percent impending doom. Basically, it was a feeling that an entire playoff series might hinge on what would happen in the next few minutes.
The HP Pavilion crowd sensed that. So did some of the Sharks. At least the ones willing to admit it.
"I certainly felt we needed to score right there," defenseman Dan Boyle said. "You've just got to rise to the occasion. And we did."
As the OT began, the Sharks and Los Angeles Kings were tied on the scoreboard 1-1. And thanks to two Kings penalties, the Sharks were facing more than a minute of a 5-on-3 power play advantage -- plus 37 more potential seconds of a 5-on-4 edge.
Now or never? Not exactly. But it was now or you-never-know. And the Sharks didn't want to get to the "you-never-know" part. Between the third period and overtime, the home dressing room was filled with adrenalized chatter and ideas. Todd McLellan, the head coach, worried that maybe the room was too amped up. So everyone calmed down and began strategizing.
"We talked about what would happen with both of those power play situations -- and also what would happen if we got to 5-on-5," Sharks centerman Joe Pavelski said. "But we wanted to end it quickly, obviously."
The 5-on-3 began with a lost faceoff by Pavelski. Ouch. Valuable seconds vanished. Forward Logan Couture -- who had missed a good chunk of the second period with an apparent left ankle injury before returning to the ice -- just missed the net on one shot. Ouch. Couture then forced Kings goalie Jonathan Quick to make a good save on the other. Ouch. Boyle fired a shot that was blocked. Ouch. The 5-on-3 was over.
With the crowd gurgling and howling and murmuring and agonizing, it was on to the 5-on-4 sequence. And just 10 seconds later, there was Couture again. Patrick Marleau found him open about 12 feet in front of the net and smoothly fed Couture the puck, but that was after a pass by Joe Thornton to Marleau near the goal post caused the Kings defenders to focus on him and create the open space for Couture.
And this time, as Couture pivoted on his injured wheel and fired, he did not miss. Quick had no chance to react. The puck was past him. Sharks 2, Kings 1, game over.
"That shot ... that's a helluva shot right there," Boyle said of Couture's effort. "Great shot to score."
Great shot to save a season, perhaps. We won't be sure for certain until the next game and the next. And maybe the next and next after that, if this goes the distance.
But this much was definitely sure: A loss Saturday, with the Sharks down 0-2 in games to the Kings, would have effectively ended any realistic chance for our beloved Los Tiburones to win the series.
Couture was not available for comment after the game because he was receiving treatment for his unspecified injury, though he is expected to play Tuesday night. He'd better. The rest of the roster is so depleted, any hands are welcome. If you wish, you can also give the Sharks an unofficial victory in a "Survivor" contest after Saturday's win.
They began the evening without forward Raffi Torres because of his suspension. Then they lost two more forwards (Couture and Marty Havlat) and one defenseman (Scott Hannan) by the middle of the second period to injuries.
Havlat never returned. Hannan did. Couture went to the training room for 15 minutes and returned, to loud cheers. Pavelski claimed -- with tongue in cheek -- that he didn't really know what had happened when Couture had left the ice originally. So he wasn't stunned when his teammate returned.
"Usually, Logan's a little quicker with his equipment changes," Pavelski said. "I thought he must be having trouble with the (skate-sharpening) machine or something."
The Sharks feel that for most of the three games so far, they have been the better team. It seems more accurate to say that the Sharks and Kings have been equals, with the results depending on clutch plays at clutch moments. More are to come. The Sharks played half the game on guts Saturday. But they finished in style. They'll need both qualities Tuesday and beyond.


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Patient Safety a Priority Beyond Patient Safety Awareness Week
Patient Safety a Priority Beyond Patient Safety Awareness Week
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Patients should be able rely on and trust their prescriptions. After leaving the doctor's office or pharmacy, patients should not have to second-guess whether their prescriptions are safe. Unfortunately, the chance of this happening to an unsuspecting patient exists: Just in the U.S. last year, the FDA warned 370 doctors in 38 states that they could have purchased counterfeit medications.
In light of Patient Safety Awareness Week, it is important to highlight some of the issues facing patients, including counterfeit medicines. Led by the National Patient Safety Foundation (NPSF), this week's campaign, "Patient Safety 7/365: 7 days of recognition, 365 days of commitment to safe care," is devoted to education and highlighting the importance of patient safety. The message is clear - while the campaign may only last a week, the need to constantly protect patients must be acknowledged year-round.
PhRMA understands the importance of patient safety, particularly as it relates to counterfeit medicines. For the past several years we have collaborated with The Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) to spotlight the dangers of counterfeited drugs in the U.S. and abroad. Last week, Scott LaGanga, PhRMA Vice President for Advocacy and Public Affairs and Executive Director for PSM, spoke at a briefing on patient safety, detailing the problem of fake medicines and the need for cooperation among nations to solve this complex problem. While it is far worse in places like Africa and countries in South Asia, counterfeit drugs find their way inside our borders everyday through online purchases and trafficking.
The concerns cannot be understated. As long as counterfeit medicines are floating underneath our view, patients who mistakenly receive them can suffer adverse effects. As we continue to work toward solving this global problem, it's crucial to raise awareness throughout the year, and we encourage you to check back often to learn more about our partnership with PSM.


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Library calendar: Learn Internet from Scratch at Westside
Published: Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 5:56 p.m.
9:30 a.m. Westside Library, Internet from Scratch. Call 574-6815 to sign up.
11 a.m. Headquarters Library, Keyboarding 101. Call 596-3505.
2 p.m. Woodruff Library, Needle Arts. This group meets weekly to work on projects in knitting, crochet, cross-stitch and more. Call 864-476-8770.
3 p.m. Pacolet Library, After School Fun. Join us for music, games and snacks. Call 864-474-0421.
3 p.m. Boiling Springs Library, Arthritis Exercise. Call 864-578-3665.
4 p.m. Boiling Springs Library, Teen Art Tuesdays. Create art projects just for teens. Call 864-578-3665.
4 p.m. Inman Library, Lunar Journey with Wii Space Camp. Kids, grades one-four, train and go on a Wii space mission with friends. Call 864-472-8363.
6:15 and 7 p.m. Headquarters Library, Yoga @ Your Library. $2 per person. Call 596-3502.
6:30 p.m. Headquarters Library, Free Legal Clinic. The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will conduct a legal clinic on wills, estates and probate Issues. Call 596-3505.
6:30 p.m. Westside Library, Free Legal Clinic. The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will conduct a legal clinic on family law issues. Call 574-6815.
6:30 p.m. Woodruff Library, Free Legal Clinic. The S.C. Bar Pro Bono Program will conduct a legal clinic on magistrate court issues. Call 864-476-8770.
7 p.m. Headquarters Library, Family Night Out. Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening of stories, songs and activities. Call 596-3504.
10 a.m. Headquarters Library, Art and History. Learn about art from special guest Mrs. Susan Bennett. For homeschoolers grades two-six. Call 596-3504.
10 a.m. Headquarters Library, School of Thought — Book Club. Teens, discuss "Mortal Engines," "Larklight," or any book by Philip Reeve in a Skype session with the author. Call 596-3506.
10:30 a.m. Woodruff Library, Woodruff Random Readers Book Discussion. Join us for a discussion of E.L. Doctorow's "Homer & Langley: A Novel." Call 864-476-8770.
10:30 a.m. Chesnee Library, Cowpens Battleground Visitor. Rhonda Gossett will read during storytime. Call 864-461-2423.
12:15 p.m. Headquarters Library, Cinema Sandwiched In. Join us for the 1967 Neil Simon comedy starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Call 596-3502.
1:30 p.m. Westside Library, Creating a Gmail Email Account. Call 574-6815 to sign up.
3 p.m. Headquarters Library, Basic Word. Call 596-3505.
3:30 p.m. Woodruff Library, Anime Night. For teens. Permission slips required. Call 864-476-8770.
10 a.m. Headquarters Library, Yoga @ Your Library. $2 per person. Call 596-3502.
10:30 a.m. Chesnee Library, Chesnee Home School Program. Join us for various experiments and projects. Call 864-461-2423 to sign up.
1 p.m. Chesnee Library, Chesnee History Group. Join our discussion on the history of Chesnee and surrounding area. Call 864-461-2423.
3 p.m. Headquarters Library, Basic PowerPoint. Call 596-3505.
3 p.m. Boiling Springs Library, Arthritis Exercise. Call 864-578-3665.
3:30 p.m. Chesnee Library, Altered Book Craft. Use pictures and other materials to make an individualized book. Call 864-461-2423.
4:30 p.m. Inman Library, Candy Sculpting Contest. Call 864-472-8363.
6:30 p.m. Headquarters Library, The Hub City Museum and a Tale of Two Railroads. Learn about Spartanburg's railroad history from Frank Ezell of the Hub City Railroad Museum. Call 596-3505.
7 p.m. Headquarters Library, Tween Scene Program. Call 596-3504.
7 p.m. Westside Library, Game Night. Children of all ages, join us for a night of games. Call 574-6815.
7 p.m. Headquarters Library, It's All About Art. For tweens. Call 596-3504.
6 p.m. Headquarters Library, Project: Anime. Teens, make your own fuse bead creations and watch anime on the big screen. Permission slips required. Call 596-3506.
10 a.m. Headquarters Library, Sit 'n' Stitch. Join our group of adults who are just starting or want to learn to knit, crochet or cross-stitch. Call 596-3505.
10 a.m. Woodruff Library, Write a Poem/Love Letter. Teens, write your valentine letter or poems in the teen area. Call 864-476-8770.
1 p.m. Pacolet Library, Saturday Afternoon Adventure Classic. See one of the greatest adventure movies on our big screen. Call 864-474-0421.
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All branches of the Spartanburg County Public Libraries will be closed Monday for staff in-service training. Regular hours will resume Tuesday.
Volunteers needed
The Headquarters Library has an exciting new volunteer opportunity available. We are looking for volunteers to serve as docents or guides in our exhibit area. This will be in connection with some exciting exhibits that we will have on display throughout the year. Contact Evelyn Parks at 596-3514 or email@example.com for more information.
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Get an overview of this hotelChic Miami Beach hotel 2 blocks from beach
South Beach retreat
This Miami Beach hotel is 2 blocks from the beach. South Beach restaurants, clubs, and other attractions are steps away. The famed pedestrian mall, Lincoln Road, is 11 blocks from The Angler's Boutique Resort.
Mediterranean flair
The hotel's 2 main Mediterranean Revival buildings date from the 1930s. Hemingway was a frequent guest. Today, Angler's Boutique features an acclaimed restaurant, sidewalk café, pool, and spa treatments available on-site.
Luxury beds, plasma TVs
The Angler's Boutique Resort's rooms offer custom-designed beds, 400-thread-count linens, iPod® docking stations, plasma TVs, DVD players, WiFi, luxury bath products, and wet bars. Complimentary yoga mats, beach bags, and umbrellas are provided.Would you like to give us feedback? Share it! Opens in a new window
The Anglers Miami South Beach, a Kimpton Hotel660 Washington Ave Miami Beach FL 33139
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Just moments from the hotel lies the Atlantic Ocean, restaurants, shopping, and the nightlife of South Beach. This 4-building Miami Beach property offers a Mediterranean-style restaurant with a bar, room service, and WiFi access.
The Angler's Boutique Resort has an outdoor pool, and staff will schedule massages on request in guests' suites. Event catering is available. The lobby provides a TV and a concierge desk. Valet parking is available. Guests receive complimentary access to a nearby fitness center. Business travelers can utilize our 3 available meeting rooms. Luggage storage is available.
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar/lounge
- Beach towels
- Beach umbrellas
- Pool umbrellas
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business center
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Computer station
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check-out
- Luggage storage
- Meeting rooms 3
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 4
- Number of floors - 5
- Outdoor pool
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Television in common areas
- Terrace
- Total number of rooms - 45
- Free use of nearby fitness center
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Year Built 2007
Family Friendly Amenities
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- DVD player
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor pool
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Wireless internet access ( USD 13.95 per night )
Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Access via exterior corridors
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free newspaper
- Free toiletries
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Desk
- Digital TV service
- Down comforter
- DVD player
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Frette Italian sheets
- Hair dryer
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- In-room massage available
- In-room safe
- iPod docking station
- Iron/ironing board
- Minibar
- Pay movies
- Pillowtop mattress
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channels
- Private bathroom
- Room service (limited hours)
- Separate sitting area
- Shower only
- Turndown service
Where to Eat
660 at The Angler's - Features an eclectic contemporary American menu with homemade pastas and fresh seafood. Includes bar and lounge space. Outside seating available. Offers a weekend brunch with live entertainment on Sundays.
Complimentary coffee and tea service is available in the lobby each morning. Each evening, guests can enjoy the complimentary hosted wine hour.
Nearby Things to Do
The beach is 2 blocks away from the hotel. Beach and pool umbrellas are available for a surcharge. Beach towels are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Windsurfing nearby
- Free bicycles on site
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Parasailing nearby
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 ends at 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
- Pets stay free
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.
Pets allowed (no fees)
Group bookings of 10 or more rooms cannot be accommodated via this website.
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 15 and USD 30 per person (approximately)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 13.95 per night (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 39.00 per night
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night
Hotel Name
- Anglers Hotel
- Anglers Hotel Miami South Beach
- Anglers Miami South Beach
- The Angler`s Boutique Hotel Miami Beach
- The Anglers Boutique Hotel
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. One child 17 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.


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Ultrasound uses high-frequency sound waves to make images of organs and structures inside the body.
An ultrasound machine creates makes images so that organs in the body to be examined. The machine sends out high-frequency sound waves, which reflect off body structures. A computer receives the waves and uses them to create a picture. Unlike with an x-ray or CT scan, this test does not use ionizing radiation.
The test is done in the ultrasound or radiology department.
Your preparation will depend on the part of the body being examined.
Most of the time, ultrasound procedures do not cause discomfort. The conducting gel may feel a little cold and wet.
The reason for the test will depend on your symptoms.
Results are considered normal if the organs and structures being examined look okay.
The meaning of abnormal results will depend on the part of the body being examined and the problem found. Talk to your health care provider about your questions and concerns.
There are no known risks. The test does not use ionizing radiation.
Some types of ultrasound tests need to be done with a probe that is inserted into your body. Talk to your health care provider about how your test will be done.
Cosgrove DO, Meire HB, Lim A, Eckersley RJ. Ultrasound: general principles. In: Adam A, Dixon AK, eds. Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology: A Textbook of Medical Imaging. 5th ed. New York, NY: Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 3.
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- Nov 5:
- Contra Costa Times editorial: BART leaders didn't just cave -- they got rolled
- Nov 1:
- Contra Costa Times editorial: Careful what you wish for. BART strike ban could be worse the than the disease
- Major BART unions approve contract that ended strike
- Oct 31:
- Coroner releases cause of death for BART workers
- Oct 29:
- Legislature to hold special hearing on BART worker safety
- Oct 28:
- Barnidge: There's a good reason BART wanted control of overtime expenses
- Oct 27:
- Barnidge: Visiting 44 BART stations on the way to an Assembly seat?
- Oct 26:
- BART raises follow similar pay bumps for Bay Area workers, especially in government
- Oct 25:
- Borenstein: BART upped offer on salary and benefits 48 percent in the final hours of negotiations
- Oct 24:
- BART: Controversial "simple approval" work practice eliminated
- Two arrested for graffiti at BART's Richmond yard during strike
- Oct 23:
- BART suspends 'simple approval' practice after fatal accident
- BART deaths investigation to halt service Wednesday afternoon between Pleasant Hill, Lafayette
- Man hurled hammer at striking BART workers, DA says
- Roadshow: Should BART workers be allowed to strike?
- Oct 22:
- Two trainees were being prepared to shuttle commuters during BART strike, feds say
- BART strike deal: how it happened and who gets what
- Contra Costa Times editorial: BART negotiators sold out riders and taxpayers
- Oct 21:
- BART tragedy: Trainee was operating train that struck and killed workers, NTSB says
- Barnidge: BART riders have spoken, and they're not happy
- BART strike: Calls for law to ban transit strikes pick up steam
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- Two BART workers killed during maintenance work as strike moves into third day
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- Barnidge: Worker demands weren't the only ridiculous thing about BART labor negotiations
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- Data Center: Current and projected average BART wages
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- BART's top-paid worker of 2012 never worked a day
WALNUT CREEK -- Federal investigators arrived in Walnut Creek on Sunday to begin inspecting the railway where a BART train struck and killed two workers on Saturday, the second day of a worker strike that has closed the transit agency to commuters.
Officials with the National Transportation Safety Board walked the tracks near Jones Road, requested video and signal data from BART, and took measurements at the start of what promises to be a lengthy investigation.
The names of the two workers were not released Sunday. They are the seventh and eighth BART workers to die on the job in the transit agency's 41-year history.
"We will be looking at everything, from the operations to the signals to the records that were kept," investigator Jim Southworth said, adding that he and the NTSB's Richard Hipskind are the two lead investigators into the transit workers' deaths. "This is going to be a thorough investigation, and it's going to take a long time."
NTSB was assembling a team of experts tasked with combing through piles of documents, performing mechanical inspections on BART equipment present during the accident and interviewing transit employees.
Inspecting a 'dip'
Video from a camera facing the cab of the train has also been requested for review, Southworth said. There was no camera facing outward from the front of the train that hit the workers, he said.
The four-car train was moved from the accident scene at 3:45 p.m. Sunday.
Southworth estimated that the investigation will take four to 10 days, with a final report and possible recommendations released in as early as six months. BART police and officials from Cal/OSHA and the California Public Utilities Commission also were at the scene Sunday.
The workers were struck around 1:53 p.m. Saturday, less than 48 hours after BART union workers went on strike and train service shut down. The two workers were on the tracks on the Pittsburg-Bay Point line, between the Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek stations. Their deaths happened where the tracks run parallel to Interstate 680 and Jones Road, near Chandon Court and Pimlico Drive.
The two were inspecting the track after reports of a "dip" in the rail, BART Assistant General Manager Paul Oversier said Saturday. Both workers had extensive experience working on the track, he said. A BART manager was returning a train to the Concord yard after delivering vandalized cars to Richmond for cleaning, Oversier said.
BART officials said Saturday that one of the workers was a BART employee, and officials at AFSCME Local 3993 confirmed he was a member of the union.
BART union members went on strike less than 48 hours before the accident, but members of AFSCME are free to cross the picket line, AFSCME president Patricia Schuchardt said Saturday. Those workers were encouraged to "stand in solidarity" with others on the picket line.
The other worker was a contractor.
Whether the workers' deaths will have an impact on negotiations between BART management and its unions remain to be seen.
Candlelight vigil
About 60 people, mostly BART employees, held candles in a circle during a vigil at the Walnut Creek BART station Sunday night. They offered condolences to the families of the two deceased workers, and repeatedly said the tragic accident was preventable.
Richard Stingily of Antioch, a 23-year BART employee, said, "Absolutely no one deserves to be killed in an accident like this. I can't imagine how the families are feeling. Make no mistake, safety issues and work rules are paramount."
BART spokeswoman Alicia Trost said in a statement issued Sunday afternoon that BART's board of directors will hold a special closed session meeting at 3 p.m. Monday, but that no talks between management and union leaders are scheduled.
The two sides have been in contact with one another, as well as with a mediator to determine what's next, Trost said.
"Since there is no announced end to the strike, commuters are urged to continue to make alternate plans," Trost said in the statement.
BART General Manager Grace Crunican would not comment on the labor issues in the aftermath of the deaths, nor would Amalgamated Transit Local Union 1555 president Antonette Bryant.
Union officials repeatedly warned the public during contentious negotiations that managers would create dangerous situations by operating trains, while management assured the public that those operators were certified and safe, and might shuttle a smaller fleet of trains if the strike lasts a long time.
Asked about the strike, Southworth said: "We are aware that there is a strike going on, but we don't know if or how it ties in. We are interested in everything."
Staff writers Matthias Gafni, Gary Peterson and Katie Nelson contributed to this story. Contact Rick Hurd at 925-945-4789 and follow him at Twitter.com/3rdERH.


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Dr. Harvey Karp is famous for his brilliant insights into centuries-old parenting problems and for discovering breakthrough solutions that are simple . . . practical . . . and fast working. In The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, he works his magic once again on the #1 complaint of new parents. The bone-deep fatigue that parents experience when their children sleep poorly is not just a nuisance—it is very serious. Sleep deprivation can provoke depression, illness, marital conflict, and even obesity.
A flood of sleep misinformation and contradictory messages have left parents more confused than ever: "Hold your baby—but don't spoil her!" "Swaddle your baby—but don't let him get dependent on it!" Based on Dr. Karp's thirty years as a pediatrician and child developmentalist, The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep reveals groundbreaking new ideas to prevent or cure most sleep problems in children under five years old, including:
- How to adjust a baby's schedule to reduce day sleep and boost night sleep within the very first weeks of life.
- How to use sleep cues like swaddling and a special type of womb sound to help any infant sleep an extra one to two hours at night within just days.
- How to defuse bedtime struggles and help your toddler fall asleep faster using a novel sleep training approach called twinkle interruptus.
Plus, The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep reveals many more foolproof tips used by Dr. Karp with thousands of families to quickly turn nighttime shrieks into nightlong slumber.
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Critical Praise
"Exhaustion is no longer the fate of all new parents. Now babies and toddlers—and their parents —can sleep better and longer thanks to Dr. Karp's practical advice and wisdom." — Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief, The Huffington Post
"This book is a breakthrough! Poor sleep doesn't just cause exhaustion; it even triggers obesity - of children and parents! With ingenuity and insight Dr. Karp reveals simple steps to boost sleep...and promote the health of the entire family." — Francine Kaufman, MD, past-president American Diabetes Association, author of Diabesity
"What a great job! Dr. Karp weaves together modern science and ancient wisdom to dispel common sleep myths. His simple, clear advice will help your little one sleep through the night." — Gary Freed, DO, FAAP, FACOP, Director, Pediatric Sleep Center, Emory University School of Medicine
"If you're starting to feel 'sleep' only exists in a dictionary, then this book was written for you! America's #1 pediatrician can help turn your nightly stress into glorious rest." — Laurie David, Mom, Producer - An Inconvenient Truth, Author - The Family Dinner
"I learned more about kids' sleep from this book than in my entire thirty years of practice. Dr. Karp's great advice will make you the happiest parents on the block!" — Harley Rotbart, MD, Professor, Vice Chair of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children's Hospital Colorado, author of No Regrets Parenting
"Dr. Karp's white noise advice is incredibly helpful for boosting sleep. I recommend it to my patients...and even use it with my own children! — Ian Paul, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health, Penn State College of Medicine
"Dr. Karp is a parenting hero! His Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep would have helped tremendously when I was an exhausted new mom. It's a must have resource for all families." — Jane Honikman, MS, Founder Postpartum Support International
"Sleep deprivation often pushes moms into postpartum depression. Dr. Karp's fabulous new book is at the top of my list to help all new parents get the sleep they need to stay healthy and enjoy this precious time of life." — Lucy Puryear, MD, Medical Director, The Women's Place: Center for Reproductive Psychiatry, Texas Children's Hospital, President, Postpartum Support International
Amazing! Dr. Karp has done it again! With wit and wisdom he reveals the simple steps to get precious extra hours of rest. This remarkable book will have your babies and toddlers sleeping in no time! — Roni Cohen Leiderman, PhD, Dean, Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Nova Southeastern UniversityRoni Cohen Leiderman, PhD, Dean, Mailman Segal Center for Human Development, Nova Southeastern UniversityRoni Cohen Leiderman, PhD, Dean, Mail
"Mixing good science—with a welcome dose of humor—this once-in-a-generation sleep book will strengthen your skills and lower your stress." — Jetta Bernier, Executive Director, Massachusetts Citizens for Children
Once again, Dr. Karp saves parent sanity (and rescues relationships). With his trademark smart, fast-acting advice, he'll help your child - and you - sleep better and longer! — Kyle Pruett, MD, Professor, Yale School of Medicine, co-author, Partnership Parenting
"When your little child sleeps well...life just seems happier. Dr. Karp's unique and gentle ideas may be exactly what you've been dreaming of!" — Diane Debrovner, deputy editor, Parents magazine
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I was tickled to read in The Crested Butte News of yet another successful conservation effort to protect the lovely meadows surrounding that Colorado town. In 1996, I drove to Crested Butte to write a story on the town's conservation efforts for Land&People magazine. The obviously aging photo above was taken on the trip–showing land protected by the Crested Butte Land Trust along the Slate River south of town. Here is a snippet from that story:
From the picturesque ski village of Crested Butte, down the East and Gunnison River valleys toward the county seat of Gunnison, fields that once grew hay and cows now grow houses and condos, and "For Sale" signs sprout like spring iris in the verdant meadows.
Fourteen years later, the effort continues to protect one of the prettiest moutain valleys it has been my pleasure to visit–and many of the same players are involved. These include TPL, which negotated the latest transaction and helped to assemble the funding; the Crested Butte Land Trust, which will hold an easement on the land; the Town of Crested Butte, which raises conservation funds through a real estate transfer tax; and Great Outdoors Colorado, a state conservation funding program that also contributed to the project.
And I was pleased to note that town planner John Hess, whom I interviewed in 1996, is still in his office in city hall. From The Crested Butte News:
"This is an absolutely great piece of property," said Hess. "It connects to a lot of other open space up Slate River. The visibility from town looking north is fantastic. I've been up in those aspens and seen elk migrating through there. It is a great piece of property."
Its hard to imagine a more active conservation program for a town of its size. The effort got started in 1991, when the town passed its conservation funding measure and the land trust was founded with TPL's help. By the time I visited in 1996, the town and the land trust together had protected 642 acres. Today, the Crested Butte Land Trust boasts of more than 5,000 acres protected.
Congratualtions to Crested Butte on this latest conservation victory. I hope to get back to town soon to see the results of their labor.


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This year, many retail giants, such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Sears, elected to open their doors Thanksgiving Day, beckoning shoppers in to take advantage of deals traditionally reserved for the day after the holiday.
Upset that workers were pulled from their homes on a day traditionally reserved for family, the decision has caused a backlash of petitions and protests amongst employees and consumers alike,
"There's only a couple of days a year when people slow down and spend time with their family and Thanksgiving is one of them," said 38-year-old Matt Hively, of Marietta.
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JASMINE ROGERS The Marietta Times
Marietta Firefighters, from left, Bob Davison, Lt. Larry Bargeloh, Dave Lennington and Matt Hively, enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with their "second family" while on duty Thursday.
However, as a firefighter for the Marietta Fire Department, holidays on the clock are something Hively and many other service personnel have been dealing with for years.
"We understand that this is a service that continues through the holidays," said Hively.
But the expectations are different for essential service personnel and retail employees, said Patrolman Katie Warden of the Marietta Police Department.
"I think it is different when it is safety services," said Warden.
Added Lt. Brian Rhodes of the Washington County Sheriff's Office, "I think working holidays is something we all pretty well knew it came with the territory."
In contrast, retail employees typically expected to spend Thanksgiving home, eating turkey and relaxing with family.
"You can see the retail world taking over this holiday," said patrolman Rhett Walters of the MPD.
Paul Shaner, an operator for the Marietta City Water Treatment Plant, also worked through Thanksgiving. However, he also thinks that pushing Black Friday shopping into the holiday is taking it too far.
"I don't agree with it. I think people should be able to be off and be with their families," he said.
Shaner planned on having dinner with his family after he got off work at 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day.
Rescheduling the traditional family functions is one of the many ways to ease the stress of working through a holiday.
"Our family will have Thanksgiving (Friday)," said Lt. Larry Bargeloh of the fire department.
In addition, some workers reap the benefits of holiday pay.
"I like it. I get paid time and a half. I'd work all day any holiday," said Angela Patton, who was working at Speedway Saturday.
Often times, community members will also show their support.
"Norwood Church brings us meals every year. We really appreciate that," said Warden.
Additionally, many workers have created their own holiday traditions during the work hours.
"This is my second family," said firefighter Bob Davison, who was sharing a meal Thursday afternoon with fellow firefighters at Marietta's Station One.
As retail employees struggle to make similar adjustments and come to terms with the changing scope of their job, long-time holiday workers can sympathize with them.
"I can understand why they would be upset," said patrolman Bob Ellenwood.
Still, in these tough economic times, it is good to have any job at all, said Rhodes.
Washington County Sheriff's Office dispatcher Jason Hall echoed that sentiment.
"I might be a little upset, but I'd be thankful to have a paycheck," said Hall.


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Your favorite rockin' robot from Yo Gabba Gabba, Plex, makes for a decidedly lip-smacking cupcake. How many robots can make such a tasty claim?
Watch Yo Gabba Gabba only on Nick Jr.
Before you start to decorate, make 12 cupcakes in your child's favorite flavor or try our Basic Vanilla Cupcake recipe.
Tint 1/2 cup of the vanilla frosting light gray with the food coloring. Spoon the gray frosting into a small resealable bag. Spoon 1/4 cup of the remaining vanilla frosting into a small resealable bag.
Cut the yellow fruit chews in half. Heat each piece in the microwave for no more than 3 seconds to soften slightly. Roll out the taffy on a clean work surface into a 1 3/4- by 2 1/4-inch rectangle. Cut with clean scissors to make Plex's head. Cut the black taffy into twelve 1- by 1 1/2-inch rectangles. Cut the black licorice into forty-eight 1-inch lengths.
Spread the remaining vanilla frosting on top of the cupcakes and make smooth. Snip a small corner from the bags with the gray and white frosting.
Place the yellow fruit chew on top of each cupcake. Place the black fruit chew on top. Pipe small mounds of gray frosting on each side of the yellow candy. Add the licorice as three antennae and one mouth. Pipe two ovals as the eyes with the white frosting. Add the brown candies as the pupils. Pipe a dot of frosting on the top antennae and add the red candy.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – Paola Perez (Corpus Christi, Texas/Flour Bluff HS), has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the Texas A&M - Corpus Christi women's cross country and track and field teams, Director of Cross Country and Track and Field Shawn Flanagan announced today. Perez will join the Islanders program for the 2012-13 season.
"She is a runner with a lot of potential for improvement," Flanagan said. "I think she will really blossom in an environment where she has runners in front of her everyday to train with."
In April, Perez clocked a personal-best time of 5:20.97 in the 1600m at the 4A track and field regional meet to place fourth. At the 2011 District 31-4A cross country meet, the senior crossed the line in third place in the two mile with a personal-best time of 11:59.40. Perez has competed the past two years in the two mile at the cross country Islander Splash.
Perez will join Ashley Mills (Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood HS), Abel Koskey (Eldoret, Kenya/UTEP), Alexandra Fernandez (Corpus Christi/Carroll HS) Kim Ward (Corpus Christi/Moody HS), Regina Salinas (Corpus Christi/Incarnate Word), Samantha Hardin (Montgomery/ Montgomery HS) and Joel Gracia (La Joya/Juarez Lincoln HS) for the 2012-13 recruiting class.
For the latest information, follow Islanders Cross Country on Twitter (@IslandersTFXC) and Facebook (Texas A&M Corpus Christi Track & Field/Cross Country).