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Economists React: Hints of Spring in February Jobs Report?
The U.S. economy added 175,000 jobs in February despite winter weather that kept many workers at home.
The February employment report gave hints of spring with a stronger than expected 175k reading on total nonfarm payrolls after an upward revised 129k gain in January. There was not an obvious impact from weather on jobs, although it may have led to weakness in the retail and trade and transportation sectors. Disruptive weather appears to have depressed the average workweek. Average hourly earnings of all private sector workers posted a solid 0.4% m/m gain. The unemployment rate increased to 6.716% from 6.584% reflecting a weak reading in the household survey. Despite the uptick in the unemployment rate we think the Fed will remove reference to the 6.5% threshold in the March statement as it is not a sufficient or particularly informative measure of labor market slack and therefore not the best guidepost for monetary policy. –Julia Coronado, chief economist for North America, BNP Paribas
The rebound in U.S. payroll employment in February, to 175,000 from 129,000 in January, pretty much guarantees that the Fed will taper its asset purchases further at the mid-March meeting, especially as payrolls would have been stronger if it wasn't for the unusually severe weather. After all, we know from the alternative household survey that 601,000 people could not get to work due to the bad weather, which is double the norm for February. And the number of weekly hours worked dropped to 34.2, from 34.3. Finally, the weather surely explains why retail payrolls fell by 4,000, which followed a 23,000 decline the month before. –Paul Dales, senior U.S. economist, Capital Economics
This is hardly a ringing endorsement of the idea that most or all the weakness of recent payrolls is weather-related, but it is a step in the right direction; with revisions the net gain is 200K. The household survey–not comparable directly to the payroll numbers–shows 601K people unable to work due to weather; the February average is 317K. Overall, then, good enough to keep the Fed tapering. –Ian Shepherdson, chief economist, Pantheon Macroeconomics
The pickup in job creation in February lends some credence to the prevailing view that adverse weather conditions were a significant influence behind the soft results in recent months. Certainly, further gains will be needed to solidify the evidence, but today's report should provide some relief for those concerned that a more sustained slowdown might be underway. –Jim Baird, chief investment officer, Plante Moran Financial Advisors
The tone of this report was quite encouraging, and it reflects some modest improvement in labor market conditions despite the adverse weather condition. And notwithstanding the sharp drop in the trend pace of jobs growth in recent months (relative to the brisk 200K+ pace seen in November), the main takeaway from this report is simply that the underlying momentum in the U.S. economy remains positive. In fact, we continue to expect a meaningful rebound in economic activity to begin taking sharp in the months ahead, with jobs growth rising back to the 200+ range. –Millan Mulraine, deputy head of U.S. research and strategy, TD Securities
In short, better than expected payrolls, even with some weather effects. Hourly earnings were also stronger than expected. The unemployment rate rose, although it had dropped sharply in the previous few months. The 3-month average for payrolls is just 129K, but that figure is undoubtedly depressed by weather effects. The data are consistent with continued Fed tapering at the March meeting. We expect Fed officials will also change the forward guidance, dropping the 6.5% threshold figure and replacing it with more qualitative guidance. –Jim O'Sullivan, chief U.S. economist, High Frequency Economics
On the positive side, this was the seventh consecutive monthly expansion for manufacturing employment, with the sector rebounding starting in August after sluggishness in the spring and early summer of 2013. Yet, hiring has remained soft over the past three months, with weather likely lowering overall activity in the sector. The manufacturing sector came out of 2013 with strong momentum in terms of output and demand, and most manufacturers remain cautiously optimistic in their outlook for 2014. With that in mind, I continue to feel that manufacturing employment should improve in the coming months. At the same time, the fact that we have seen softness recently shows just how fragile the economic rebound has been. –Chad Moutray, chief economist, National Association of Manufacturers
We believe the FOMC will read this report as indicating that labor market conditions are gradually improving after being suppressed, in part, by adverse weather conditions across much of the US. In our view, the February employment report signals that the US has returned to moderate job growth and that better economic data lie ahead once weather effects subside. We expect the Fed to taper its monthly purchase pace by another $10bn at its March meeting. Our baseline expectation is that the committee will reduce the monthly pace of purchases by $10bn per month at each upcoming FOMC meeting and conclude tapering in October with a final $15bn reduction. –Michael Gapen, economist, Barclays Capital
Evidence of a steady underlying employment growth trend reinforces the likelihood that unemployment will soon reach the Fed's 6.5% threshold for discussing rate increases. I think the FOMC would prefer to change the guidance before unemployment falls below 6.5%, and that the Committee could do so as soon as its March 19 meeting. The re-formulation would likely include more qualitative guidance as to the broader set of labor market and economic conditions that would trigger rate hike discussions, and could also include a lower bound inflation threshold. –Alan Levenson, chief economist, T. Rowe Price Associates
Despite some fairly substantial volatility, job creation has averaged 180k over the past 12 months slightly lower than the past 18 months average of 191k. Private sector employment increased for the 49th straight month, totaling 8.681 million or 177k per month. The government sector surprised to the upside creating 13k jobs, modestly higher than the last three month average of -14k. It appears that the trend job creation rate is still about 175k – 185k per month, consistent with an economy growing at around 2%. –Maninder Sibia, economist, Contingent Macro Advisors


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STOCKTON — Police released still photographs today from security camera footage taken during a Sunday morning robbery in which a group of young men assaulted a clerk while robbing a convenience store of cigarettes and other merchandise.
One of the photographs appears to show a suspect in a dark sweatshirt climbing over the counter inside the Quik Stop in the 3500 block of West Hammer Lane.
The incident began after the clerk asked for identification from two young men wanting to buy cigarettes, according to the Stockton Police Department. They left the store, but came back a minute later, assaulting the clerk and leaving with cigarettes, according to police. They came back in a group of several male suspects and a woman who appeared to be in her 20s. Four men struck the clerk again, fleeing with more cigarettes and other merchandise, bringing the total loss to about $300 worth of goods, according to police.
The suspects were described as four white males, 18-20 years old, medium build and wearing dark clothing.
Callers are asked to contact the Investigations Division at (209) 937-8323 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Callers can remain anonymous. People also can text information to CRIMES (274637) and type the keyword TIPSPD and then their tip; or log on to the Stockton Police Department's Facebook page and click "Submit A Tip." Crime stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information.
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Kharafa set a comfortable pace and held off a late charge from Lubash to win the $150,000 Ashley T. Cole for New York-breds 3-years-old and up by a head as the favorite on Sunday at Belmont Park.
Leaving from post 1 in the 1 1/8-mile turf race, Kharafa set fractions of 24.97 seconds for a quarter-mile and 49.46 for a half while racing on a clear lead. Hear the Footsteps and Idle American lined up outside Kharafa to offer challenges on the run into the stretch before the pacesetter once again emerged as the leader nearing the eighth pole.
In the final sixteenth, 2012 Ashley T. Cole winner Lubash emerged as a late threat on the outside, but the finish line came in time for Kharafa, who completed the distance on the inner turf course in 1:49.21. It was an additional half-length back to third-place finisher Hear the Footsteps.
"Most of the horses in the race were come-from-behind horses," said winning jockey Javier Castellano. "It worked out perfect because a mile and an eighth on the inner turf on the inside, the rail was good. He was able to relax and get comfortable. In the beginning, he wanted to go right to the lead and I just kept him going nice and easy and put up good fractions. In my mind, I had to be careful of [Lubash]; he's a come-from-behind horse and a really nice horse. That's exactly what happened. I got lucky, my horse took me all the way to the wire."
It was the first stakes victory for Kharafa, a 4-year-old gelded son of Kitalpha who returned $5.40 for a $2 win wager. He was second in the Kingston in June and won an entry-level allowance in July at Belmont, and entered the Ashley T. Cole off a third in the West Point presented by Trustco Bank on August 15 at Saratoga Race Course.
"We gave him time when we needed to give him time," said Timothy Hills, who trains Kharafa for the Estate of Lawrence Durocher, Jr. "He ran in December and we turned him out for a couple of months in Ocala, and he came back stronger than ever. He's one of those horses who maintains his form."
Hills said Kharafa likely will make his next start in the $200,000 Mohawk for New York-breds on October 19 at Belmont.
With his Ashley T. Cole victory, Kharafa improved his record to 5-5-2 in 16 starts and earned $90,000. He has banked $334,430 to date.
Compliance Officer, who won the 2011 Ashley T. Cole, finished fourth and was followed home by Majestic Raffy, Hangover Kid, Idle American, and Awesome Vision. Ampersand and main-track-only entrant Most Happy Fella were scratched.
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For its weekly three-hour dubsteb block "Wob Wob Wednesday," 3voor12 Radio invited members of the Kyteman Orchestra's 40-piece Dario Fo choir to perform an a cappella cover of the Skrillex dubsterpiece "Bangarang."
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FOREST CITY, NC-- Rondle Elmay Henson, 65, loving husband of Joyce Epley Henson of 221 J.E. Morrow Street, died Thursday, January 31, 2013.
Born May 10, 1947, in Cherokee County, SC, he was a son of the late Buford Henson and Ruby Hames Henson. He was a member of Hicks Grove Baptist Church and a retired meat cutter.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are a son, James Kevin Henson of Spartanburg; daughter, Rhonda Henson Childress of Greer; brothers, Dewitt Henson, Bobby Henson, Eugene Henson, and Clyde Henson; sisters, Barbara Gardner, Betty Waters, and Vicki McKinney; grandchildren, Matthew Childress, Brandon Henson, Tiffany Childress, Christian Henson, and Brittany Henson; and great-grandchildren, Logan Burnett and Austin Fowler.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Philbeck officiating. Burial will follow in Hicks Grove Baptist Church cemetery.
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CORPUS CHRISTI – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi men's tennis team will host the 48th Annual H-E-B Tournament of Champions starting on Friday, Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. at the H-E-B Tennis Center and at the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center.
The two-day event is universally respected as one of the most prestigious college team events in the United States known by most as simply, "The H-E-B." The Islanders started running the H-E-B eight years ago and the tournament has received tremendous community support. This season's tournament features SMU, Tulane, Louisiana-Lafayette, DePaul, Western Michigan, South Alabama, UTSA and the Islanders.
A&M - Corpus Christi has competed with great pride at the H-E-B making the finals three times, losing hard fought titles to Texas Tech all three times. Last year, the Islanders made history, clinching the title for the first time in program history. The Islanders broke through defeating No. 30 BYU, 4-1, before topping Louisiana-Lafayette, 4-2, in the semifinals. A&M - Corpus Christi then squeezed out a gutsy 4-3 match over No. 34 Middle Tennessee to claim the championship.
"What makes this event even extra special is the incredible support and generosity it receives from the Corpus Christi tennis community," Director of Tennis Steve Moore said. "This generous Corpus Christi community reaches out to provide housing for players, coaches, athletic trainers and athletics staff for seven different visiting teams as well as umpires."
The Islanders (9-5) will take on South Alabama (7-3) in the opening round at 9 a.m. at the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center. The team is coming off a 4-3 victory over UT Arlington on Monday at home. The Islanders dropped the doubles point before clawing back to capture four singles matches to win. With the match even at 3-3, freshman Paul Cook grinded out a 7-4 tiebreaker in the second set to secure the match for the Islanders.
Junior Peter Nagy has been outstanding for the Islanders this season in No. 1 singles. On Monday, the junior and co-captain downed UTA's Marek Pesicka 6-1, 6-0, to improve to 10-2 in the No. 1 spot. He has now won nine of his last 10 matches in singles play. In No. 2 singles, Ricardo Mayagoitia is 6-3 on the year while Guillaume Rauseo is 7-3 in No. 3 singles. Highlighting doubles play is the freshman-senior duo of Cook and Matt Westmoreland in No. 2 doubles. The tandem is 4-2 on the year after starting the season out 4-0.
The Jaguars come into Friday's first round of play on a three-match winning streak after claiming wins over Mercer, Jacksonville State University and Southern Miss. South Alabama has also sealed wins against Florida A&M, Nicholls, Jackson State and Alabama State. The Jaguars' three losses have come against No. 36 Florida State, Furman and North Florida. Daniel Leitner, who is tied for 94th in the ITA singles rankings, leads the team with a 16-4 overall record, including a 9-0 record in No. 1 singles.
The last time the two teams met up was last season on March 4, 2013, after the Islanders clinched the H-E-B Tournament of Champions title. The Islanders blanked the Jaguars 4-0 at the Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center. A&M – Corpus Christi took two out of the three doubles matches before garnering three singles victories. Returners Rauseo and Mayagoitia each captured straight-set victories to help lift the Islanders to victory.
The other teams competing this weekend are No. 67 Louisiana-Lafayette (8-2), DePaul (2-5), SMU (5-5), Western Michigan (7-5), UTSA (3-7) and Tulane (6-2). The Roadrunners have a ranked doubles pair, Joel Rubio and Tomas Stillman, are ranked No. 27 in the ITA doubles rankings.
"The crowd support has also been tremendous with the 4 p.m. Friday match often having hundreds of fans over the last eight years," Moore said. "Another highlight of the tournament we all look forward to is the players dinner Friday night put on by Marco and Cathy Mattolini from Marco and Co. Catering. This dinner is talked about by visiting coaches all year long as we see each other throughout the year at the tournaments we play.
"I cannot begin to thank Marco Mattolini and the Corpus Christi community for their generosity and support that makes 'The HEB' perhaps the most prestigious college team tournament in the United States."
Friday, Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. – Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center
Louisiana-Lafayette vs. DePaul
Texas A&M - Corpus Christi vs. South Alabama
Friday, Feb. 28 at 9 a.m. – HEB Tennis Center
SMU vs. Western Michigan
UTSA vs. Tulane
Friday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. – Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center
Louisiana-Lafayette/DePaul winner vs. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi/South Alabama winner
Louisiana-Lafayette/DePaul loser vs. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi/South Alabama loser
Friday, Feb. 28 at 4 p.m. – HEB Tennis Center
SMU/Western Michigan winner vs. UTSA/Tulane winner
SMU/Western Michigan loser vs. UTSA/Tulane loser
Saturday, March 1 at 12 p.m. – Thomas J. Henry Tennis Center
Saturday, March 1 at TBA
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5th place match
7th place match
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The Meramec Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) will hold stakeholder meetings next month with individuals involved in health care and agri-tourism in an effort to identify broadband needs in these two economic sectors.
MRPC has worked with the MoBroadbandNow initiative, which aims to increase broadband Internet availability throughout Missouri since 2011, and the stakeholder meetings will be a new phase of planning for MoBroadbandNow within the region.
As one of the initiative's Regional Technology Planning Teams, MRPC has assisted in identifying the broadband needs in the eight-county Meramec region.
Some aspects the stakeholders will examine during the meetings will include availability, affordability and adoption – and usage when available – of broadband Internet services as it relates to health care and agri-tourism.
The health care focus group meeting is set for Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. at MRPC, 4 Industrial Drive, St. James.
The agri-tourism focus group will meet Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 10 a.m., also at MRPC.
The initiative's findings from phase one indicate only 63 percent of Missouri residents in rural areas, like the Meramec region, have adopted broadband Internet.
The findings also indicate a lack of access to broadband Internet services in rural areas. The initiative has defined broadband Internet service as a connection with at least 3 Mbps download speed.
One discussion point in the next series of stakeholder meetings for individuals involved in health care will be telemedicine, which is one of the initiative's objectives.
A connection speed of at least 10 Mbps is the base-level connection necessary for telemedicine.
According to MoBroadbandNow's phase one findings, that connection speed is available to fewer than 70 percent of Missouri's rural areas.
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SAN JOSE -- What started as a DUI stop soon got dangerous when the bomb squad was summoned to detonate a pipe bomb found in the driver's van, with the boom and shake of the controlled blast rattling nearby residents.
The San Jose Police Department's MERGE Unit -- the city's SWAT equivalent -- was out on patrol about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday when officers spotted a motorist they believed was driving impaired, Officer Albert Morales said. They stopped the white 1998 Ford Windstar van near First Street and Matrix Drive, off Highway 101 near the airport and Casino M8trix.
Upon speaking to the driver and searching his car, they found evidence to arrest him on suspicion of driving under the influence and narcotics offenses.
They also made an unexpected discovery: a live pipe bomb.
The officers summoned the bomb unit, and surrounding streets were closed, but no evacuations were ordered. By early Thursday morning, the team safely detonated the device, and though it was a controlled explosion, nearby residents reported hearing and feeling the blast. One resident said it shook his apartment.
No injuries or major damage were reported.
The driver, 35-year-old James Francis Magill of San Jose, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a destructive device on top of the DUI and drug offenses and booked into County Jail without bail. Morales said Magill -- described as uncooperative with investigators -- has no significant criminal history, and police found no other bomb-making materials to link to him.
Police declined to release additional details, citing an ongoing investigation.
Contact Robert Salonga at 408-920-5002. Follow him at Twitter.com/robertsalonga.


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Tomorrow morning will be W3D2 for me!! So great to hear how everyone is doing and how supportive everyone is :). So far I have been doing most of my runs on the treadmill as I find it easier to fit it into my schedule. I like to run first thing in the morning and can therefore get my run in while the kids are still sleeping. For those of you having shin splint problems maybe consider using a treadmill until your calves get stronger? My shins always hurt way more when I run on concrete...maybe just something to consider. Have a great evening everyone and happy running! Tammy :)
Well done everyone, and thanks for the support you're all giving. W2D3 today, woke too late to run this morning, but ran tonight after work again - a couple of the intervals felt longer than 90 seconds, a couple felt shorter. I ran round our local racecourse, which I prefer to running straight out of my door - the hills come in just the right places on the racecourse - walk up, run down. Feeling good though, bit nervous about W3 - a whole 3 minutes! But am inspired by Missouristar - I'll also let myself walk if I have to, and hope I won't have to.
Two weeks in, yay! We're all fabulous!
Just finished w2d3 tonight...I too am doing the program over again. I had completed the c25k at the end of last year then severely sprained my ankle and was seriously out of any exercise rotation until the end of May/first of June. I don't like exercise but I LOVE running and I love what running does and can do for me. I am glad to be back in the 'saddle' and look forward to running my first 5k of 2012.
Good luck to everyone
Total newbie here! I completed Week 1, Day 1 earlier this evening and I am feeling it. I'm quite a bit overweight but I know this was the first step in the right direction. I'm looking toward to being an active participant and kicking butt! :)
Hey all! I started C25K on May 31st (close enough to June, right?) and am starting week 3 today! I am really excited about this program. Immediately after W1D1 I went to the local running store and was fitted for proper running shoes, love them! I'm debating on doing a 5K right after my program ends or waiting until September/October when *hopefully* the weather will be cooler. I have read a lot of people encourage C25K-ers to do a 5K within a few weeks of ending their program...but it's so hot and humid here in Florida during August!
W3D2 done!! I did my run last night outside for the first time (I've been on the treadmill so far) and am happy that I managed it just fine. I find if I build up my strength a bit on the treadmill I tend not to get shin splints etc. once I hit the road. I'm glad I didn't wait much longer though as I found out last time I did the C25K that when I only started running outside when I was almost finished the program it was really hard. Yesterday was quite warm and I was on an outdoor field trip with my class all day yet I still took my run outside after supper last night...no excuses!! So far I continue to run every second day with no problem so I'm sticking with it while my motivation is high and I have been feeling great! To be honest at one point last night it was starting to get pretty tough and I actually had this thread pop in my head wondering who else was running at that moment as well and it kept me motivated to keep going...so thank you to you all!! Have a great day
My daughter and I finished W3D1 yesterday and it felt great. We had a little hiccup earlier in the week. I had a migraine on Monday so my husband jumped in for me and took her on W2D3. I did it Tuesday morning. She definitely is keeping me motivated.
Finished W1D2 today and the hills on my route are KILLER the last 10 seconds of the running sections. School just let out for me last week and so I started on Monday. On my off days I am also doing Karate. My shins are a little tender today, but I am not sure if it is from C25k or Karate. You all are inspiring to keep on going!
Just did W1D1 at the gym today. I'm not a couch potato but I've never liked running, so I'm giving it a chance. I can already tell I need new shoes, so hopefully I can get some on Saturday before running. I've been having knee pain for weeks; I hope new shoes will help.
2.08 miles in 30 minutes.
W3D1 completed - ran (OK, very slowly, but still running) without stopping for both the 3 minute intervals, and felt really good. Have a great weekend everyone!
You did it! I remember in the early days of the C25K program I felt as if my legs were running through concrete and boy did I want to give up. I did not and now I look back at everyone who is just starting and I can honestly say how proud I am of all of you. I wanna jump up and down each time I read of one more of us who has done something they did not think they could do. TisforTiara-you GO! To everyone else-keep moving and do so knowing we are all out there in this together. I am having a blast, losing weight, and loving being a runner.
And remember, you may feel like you are slow, but you are not on the couch and you are moving and that's what it's all about.
Happy Friday y'all.
You may need to just walk a bit to get your endurance up. Check out your shoes too. You also might want to see a doctor or sports therapist to make sure you're in good enough physical shape to run. But keep walking! I walked a lot before starting this program and I think it's what helped me so far! And keep checking in here - there's lots of encouragement.
W3D3 for me and that second 3 minute run is kickin' my butt! I am doing it, though! I'm debating about next week. Do I try to step up to the next level or do I repeat this week? The timid part of me says just do what you know you can do and wait until that comes easily before advancing. But the other part says that I'll never know what I can do until I at least try. Do I start Week 4 and just keep at it until I can do it? What's the group's advice?
I got myself through W2D2 last night. I found it harder than Day 1 but I am attributing that to my funk mood yesterday afternoon. Couldn't get the day out of my head and even the gym with baseball on one tv and basketball on the other didn't shake it. I didn't quit the workout though.
Hi, Michelle. I attended this FoodFight training 2 months back, and as a result, they set me up with a health coach. I have always enjoyed cooking, and I would say I cook pretty healthily, but what I realized through this is that I wasn't including enough fiber in my cooking. So now, I regularly eat a multitude of whole grains: quinoa, barley, farro (my favorite), brown rice (there is also brown basmati rice), etc. I just bought millet and amaranth to try this week, even.
I have also limited the amount of meat that I buy, and have found myself not feeling like I am missing out on anything. The grains are so filling, and there is no guilt in having more than one serving.
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The information gathered in a video analysis or motion processing algorithm may correspond to global descriptors of the data. Such descriptors include camera motion estimates, which may be used to identify motion such as panning or zooming, or even to detect and remove camera jitter. The information may also relate to objects in the scene, tracking their presence, size, shape, location, direction and speed of motion, and other features through the sequence of images.
Applications involving video analysis and motion processing are numerous. Motion analysis can be used in surveillance to detect changes and abnormal events in a scene in security systems. In manufacturing, motion analysis can be used to detect inefficiencies or malfunctions in a process. In biology, video analysis can be used to track and/or count particles such as bacteria or viruses. In the consumer and entertainment domains, video analysis and motion processing can also be used for applications such as video key-frame extraction, digital video stabilization, video super-resolution, annotation and indexing, search and retrieval, enhancement and restoration, and special effects.
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Sarah Jessica Parker visited tonight's Late Show to chat with David Letterman and promote her new film, I Don't Know What She's Talking About. Oh wait, that's not the title of her movie, it's my reaction to the interview. Because what the hell?
Anyway, here's a four-minute taste of Parker's second rambling segment, during which she told a story that had something to do with Russia, the Bolshoi, language barriers, trespassing, a strange suitor, clandestine cell phone pics, grain alcohol, and oh god please make it stop.


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Gorham wants nearly 3 miles of state highway opened to ATVs
The proposal is based on a relatively new state law that allows OHRV use on state highways when the Department of Safety (NHDOS) and Department of Transportation (NHDOT) give their joint approval.
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This week (download here), the Geeks are excited to talk to Certified Sport Psychology Consultant Dr. Cindra Kamphoff of Runner's Edge Minnesota. Dr. Kamphoff is a Certified Sport Psychology Consultant who specializes in the psychology of running and marathoning, and is an accomplished runner herself.
Dr. Kamphoff talks about strategies that help in building mental toughness, confidence, and remaining motivated in marathon training. She made the observation that most runners focus a lot on the physical training that comes with endurance activities but very few take the time to build the mental strength that is necessary to have a great performance. She also mentions other aspects of the psychology of running such addiction, and race day anxiety.
However, Dr. Kamphoff also talks about the benefits of endurance activities such as running – some of which include anxiety relief, help fight against depression symptoms, promote overall well-being etc.. Besides that, a huge benefit of endurance running is attaining flow – She recommends a great book – Flow in Sports: The keys to optimal experiences and performances by Susan Jackson and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
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Chick: "I'm kidding...(mumbles something)...You wanna take this outside? I may look short but I'm really strong!"
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Soundcheck: Everybody's Got a Missile, Sample in a Jar (x2), Blues Jam, My Friend My Friend (Trey solo on acoustic; intro only, x2)
Set 1: Llama, Horn > CurtainThe Curtain > SOAMeltSplit Open and Melt, Mound, PYITEPunch You In the Eye, Bouncin'Bouncing Around the Room, Maze, GolgiGolgi Apparatus > Runaway Jim
Set 2: Rift > Tweezer > Reba, Paul and Silas > BBJBig Ball Jam > FEFYFast Enough for You, YEMYou Enjoy Myself, HYHUHold Your Head Up > Cracklin' Rosie > HYHUHold Your Head Up, BBFCFMBig Black Furry Creature from Mars
Encore: Sweet Adeline, Poor Heart > TweepriseTweezer Reprise
Average Song Gap: 2.71
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Song Distribution:
5 Stash
5 Rift
4 A Picture of Nectar
3 Lawn Boy
2 Junta
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VAIL - If you visited the Vail Farmers Market this past Sunday, you might have heard a symphony of screechy violins, horns and drums. While it may not have had the dynamic contrast and rhythmic drive quite like the Bravo Festival's current orchestra in residence, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, that's because it was a group of young musicians experimenting with real orchestral instruments.
This week, as part of the Festival's free community programs, Little Listeners @ the Library will bring music to life in a kid-friendly presentation for children ages 3 through 7. A Dallas Symphony Orchestra String Quintet will perform Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Avon Library. The quintet regularly presents a lively and interactive introduction to music for children of all ages.
"This is a performance not to miss," said Liz Campbell, Bravo's education director. "They have a long-standing reputation for providing children with educational performances."
In its 25th Anniversary Season, Bravo looks forward to a summer filled with music by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, The New York Philharmonic, Big Music for Little Bands and 50 solo and chamber artists. For a full festival schedule visit www.vailmusic.org or call 877-812-5700.


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Forty-five seconds over Wall Street for this benign Wednesday a.m., Feb. 27, 2013. Stock futures up modestly; Bernanke's on the Hill, day two. Durable goods orders fell, as expected. The Italians pulled off a bond auction.
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'Step UP' 5K to benefit Down Syndrome Association
Citizen Staff Reports 10/09/12
The Down Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond will hold its sixth-annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K and Family Festival Saturday, Oct. 13 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Short Pump Town Center. The annual fundraiser, which attracted more than 1,300 participants and raised more than $100,000 last year, features a 5K run/walk and a free family festival that celebrates the abilities and accomplishments of children, teens and adults with Down syndrome.
"This day is a celebration of all of the amazing individuals with Down syndrome in our community," said Allison Wixted, executive director of DSAGR. "The funds and awareness we raise directly impact these individuals and their families throughout Central Virginia."
The day's festivities include:
• a 5K Run/Walk (beginning at 8:30 a.m.);
• free family-friendly entertainment and activities;
• a "Superstars Fashion Show," featuring individuals with Down syndrome;
• live music by The Groove Motive;
• the Great DSAGR Pumpkin Patch;
• exhibitor/advocacy displays;
• a Down Syndrome Superstars Ceremony, honoring those with Down syndrome in attendance (11:30 a.m.).
Register to run, walk or volunteer at http://www.dsagr.com before noon on Oct. 10 or at the event on Oct. 13 beginning at 7:30 a.m.
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The Children's Clothing Closet at Highland Springs United Methodist Church will be open Saturday, Aug. 27 and Tuesday, Aug. 30 to provide free new or nearly new children's clothing for families in need, prior to the start of the school year. The Clothing Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to noon both days. The church is located at 22 North Holly Avenue. > Read more.
Local choral group seeks volunteers
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Good Vibrations choral group is looking for all voices with some musical experience to sing with the volunteer choir. The season runs from August to November. Genre includes patriotic and inspirational. > Read more.
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It's a great weekend to get outside! The Pocahontas Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society is offering two events this weekend. Accompany the group to find and document native plants present and blooming in Echo Lake Park on Saturday or take a "Sunday Stroll" at Dorey Park to observe the seasonal changes taking place. Other outdoor events this weekend include the final summer concert at West Broad Village and "Fridays on the Patio" at James River Cellars Winery in Glen Allen. If you're going to be outside, don't forget the insect repellent! To learn more about avoiding those pesky mosquitos, check out Henrico County's "Fight-the-Bite TODAY" event tomorrow. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
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LNG Tanker Attempts First Winter Arctic Crossing
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A large tanker carrying liquified natural gas (LNG) is set to become the first ship of its type to sail across the Arctic.
The carrier, Ob River, left Norway in November and has sailed north of Russia on its way to Japan.
The specially equipped tanker is due to arrive in early December and will shave 20 days off the journey.
The owners say that changing climate conditions and a volatile gas market make the Arctic transit profitable.
Long-term preparation
Built in 2007 with a strengthened hull, the Ob River can carry up to 150,000 cubic metres of gas. The tanker was loaded with LNG at Hammerfest in the north of Norway on 7 November and set sail across the Barents Sea. It has been accompanied by a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker for much of its voyage.
The ship, with an international crew of 40, has been chartered from its Greek owners Dynagas by the Russian Gazprom energy giant. It says it has been preparing for the trip for over a year.
"It's an extraordinarily interesting adventure," Tony Lauritzen, commercial director at Dynagas, told BBC News.
"The people on board have been seeing polar bears on the route. We've had the plans for a long time and everything has gone well."
Mr Lauritzen says that a key factor in the decision to use the northern route was the recent scientific record on melting in the Arctic.
"We have studied lots of observation data – there is an observable trend that the ice conditions are becoming more and more favourable for transiting this route. You are able to reach a highly profitable market by saving 40% of the distance, that's 40% less fuel used as well."
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Rory McIlroy closed with five straight birdies to overtake Justin Rose and win the Dubai World Championship on Sunday, ending a year in which the 23-year-old won the PGA Championship and the European and PGA tour money titles.
McIlroy recovered from early putting woes to shoot a 6-under 66 for a 23-under 265 at the season-ending European Tour event in the United Arab Emirates. Rose closed with a 62 for a 267 total.
"I wanted to come here and finish in style," top-ranked McIlroy said.
The win, worth $1,354,000, put his European Tour total at a record $7.16 million. He won $8,045,000 on the PGA Tour.
Luke Donald (71) and Charl Schwartzel (68) shared third at 270.
Motor sports
Sebastian Vettel won his third straight Formula One title, overcoming an early crash to finish sixth in a Brazilian Grand Prix won by McLaren's Jenson Button under pouring rain in Sao Paulo. "It's difficult to find the right words," said Vettel, who at 25 became the youngest three-time champion in F1. "I'm still full of adrenaline."
Vettel was bumped shortly after the first lap and spun. He fell to last place before he could turn his Red Bull car around. But he steadily worked his way up the field and did what he had to -- holding off Fernando Alonso, the only other driver contending for the title, in the 71-lap race. Ferrari's Alonso was second at the 2.68-mile Interlagos.
Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher was seventh in his final race. He's retiring for the second time after struggling in his return with Mercedes.
Los Angeles' Landon Donovan is hinting that Saturday's MLS Cup final against Houston could be the last match of his career. "I'm going to take as much time as I need and decide if and when I'm ready to come back," he said. It'll be David Beckham's last competitive match in a Galaxy uniform.
Winter sports
Kathrin Zettel held off Austrian teammate Marlies Schild to win a World Cup slalom in Aspen, Colo. Zettel finished two runs in 1 minute, 42.46 seconds to edge Schild by 0.67 seconds. American Lindsey Vonn skipped the race as she recovers from an intestinal illness. Mikaela Shiffrin (1:45.52) was the top American at seventh.
Track and field
Usain Bolt won the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award for the fourth time after successfully defending his 100- and 200-meter gold medals at the London Olympics. American Allyson Felix won the women's award. She captured the 200 in London.
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News 12 at 6 o'clock, June 18, 2010
AUGUSTA, Ga.---Seven minutes...that's all it took... and Lady Antebellum tickets were gone. The James Brown Arena calls it a record sell out.
They're the country group sweeping the nation and two of it's members are coming back home for a highly anticipated performance.
Their newest album has already hit triple platinum and now Lady Antebellum is kicking off their very own headline tour. That tour ends right here, where it all began.
"Go lady A!" Yells a group waiting for tickets.
Some waited through the night for their golden ticket. "I got here at 11:30 last night (Thursday)." says fan April Benson. "And slept here?" Asks reporter Katie Beasley. "I didn't sleep but, yes," replies Benson.
It's a chance to see Grammy award winning Lady Antebellum in their first headlining tour.
"I got third row and you can't beat that. I wish I had front row, but you snooze you lose I guess," says Jeff Avert, who got in line Thursday at 2:00 in the afternoon.
Two of the trio, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley grew up in Columbia County, and graduated from Lakeside High School.
"It's almost like living the fancy life through them. It's like... yes! Every time they're on the TV. When they say we want to thank our families in Augusta we're like, yes! That's us," adds fan and friend Ansley Barrett.
"It's been fun to keep all this stuff. This is when they played at Evans," Dave's father Van Haywood shows off a scrapbook filled with memories.
Van and Angie, Dave's mother, couldn't believe tickets to their November show sold out in a record seven minutes.
"Oh my goodness! My cell phone's going off, I'm getting text messages, I'm getting emails. The phone is ringing and oh, I just couldn't believe it," says Angie.
"You never know if somebody's gonna show up, so we were anxious and excited but stunned that it happened that quickly," adds Van.
And coming back home to Augusta was a top priority for the group. "Everybody kept asking, when are they gonna come to Augusta? When are they gonna come to Augusta?" Describes Van.
"They said, immediately we have got to make sure Augusta is on here. That's our number one place that we would like to get is we've got to go home to Augusta," says Angie.
"Here they are touring with Martina McBride," shows Van.
With awards and multi-platinum records piling up, the most important thing, Dave's father says is to soak it all in. "It's just been a great time to stay up and enjoy the moment because you never know how long it's gonna last," says Van.
But the fans agree, the wait will be worth it. "I would do it again. Next time I might be here a little earlier," says Benson.
The James Brown Arena is one of the bigger stops on their first tour. It seats about 6,000 and the others average about 3,000.


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Some people were born to sing; others were born to act. Peter Drakos was born to win stuffed animals at amusement parks.
The 64-year-old car salesman is so good at winning carnival game prizes — CBS News calls him "arguably the best in the world" — that at least one amusement park in Ohio has been forced to limit the number of stuffed animals guests are allowed to win.
"I don't want to say it's all because of me, but it's all because of me," he told CBS.
Drakos takes pride in his gift, but he also takes pride in giving his gift away. By his own conservative estimate, Drakos has given away some 250,000 toys, mostly to charities, since he started throwing baseballs at empty milk bottles when he was nine.
"Sometimes it brings tears to your eyes because you know that they're really happy," Drakos said.
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The Free Family Fun Fair is back!
The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday at the Eagle River Center, located at the county fairgrounds in Eagle.
The free activities include martial arts and gymnastics demonstrations, a climbing wall, an inflatable slide, face painting, bouncy castles and more. Sponsors include NRC 365 and the Western Eagle County Metropolitan Recreation District.
For additional information, call 970-949-0140.
The Whistling Bullets 4-H Shooting Sports Club will host a Hunter Education class Saturday, Feb. 16, and Sunday, Feb. 17, at the old Exhibition Hall at the Eagle County Fairgrounds.
Times are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Successful completion of a Hunter Education class is required to purchase a hunting license in Colorado. Class cost is $10 payable at the door on Feb. 16. The 4-H club will sell coffee, hot chocolate, breakfast items and lunch both days.
Any student 12 years old or younger is required to have a parent or guardian present both days. For more information and to pre-register, contact Dave Hammond at 970-328-7818 or 970-390-2429.
• This year's selection for the Eagle Public Library Russian literature reading club is "Lolita" by Vladimir Nabokov. Copies of "Lolita" are available at the circulation desk at the Eagle Public Library. For more information, call 970-328-8800. Book club participants will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 26, for celebratory zakuski (hors d'hoeuvres) and discussion. Register your email with Jaci Spuhler (email@example.com) before Feb. 1 to receive daily fascinating facts about this classic.
• The Eagle Chamber believes it's important to acknowledge our business leaders with the 2012 Business of the Year Award. Nominations are open to current Eagle Chamber members and recommendations are limited to Eagle Chamber members. Please submit nomination(s) on or before Tuesday, Feb. 12, via email to www.eaglechamber.co. The recipient of the award will be recognized at the Eagle Vision 20/20 Event, on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at Eagle Town Hall.
• The Eagle Valley High School Booster Club February Bingo Night is slated Wednesday, Feb. 27. The action gets under way at 6:30 p.m. at Gypsum Town Hall and a $15 fee buys 37 chances to win. For more information, contact Cindy Schwartz at 970-524-1751.
The Gypsum Eggstravaganza celebrates Easter on Saturday, March 30, with some special events.
A Pancake Breakfast with the Easter Bunny starts the day at 10 a.m. in Lundgren Theater Park. Donations are requested to support the Eagle Valley High School Cheerleaders.
"Eggquatics" at the Gypsum Recreation Center starts at 11 a.m. for ages 2 to 10. There is a $5 fee for non-members at the rec center.
The Gypsum Cleanup is Saturday, May 11, at the Gypsum Sports Complex on 3295 Cooley Mesa Road.
There will be free dumping for town residents from 8 a.m. to noon. The service is not available to businesses. Proof of residence will be required. Dumpers must bring a utility bill and photo ID.
Residents should be prepared to unload their own vehicles. The town encourages people to bring friends who will help them unload. Trips will be limited to one per address for a large truck and/or trailer.
Refrigerators will be accepted with proof of freon removal. Four tires per household will be accepted. Lawn debris must be bagged or contained.
Oil, paint, batteries, chemicals, flammable materials, vehicles and hazardous waste will not be accepted.
Volunteers are greatly appreciated. To offer help or get more information, call 524-1740 or visit www.townofgypsum.com/towncleaup.
The town of Gypsum is hosting a Party in the Park series on Friday nights from June 7 through July 5.
The Friday night events provide free fun for the whole family at Lundgren Theater. Concerts, kid crafts and a bounce house start at 7 p.m. and are followed by a movie at dusk.
The band/movie lineup is:
• June 7 - Soul School/"The Pacifier"
• June 14 - Funkiphino/"The Hunger Games"
• June 21 - Porchlight Players Children's Theater presents "Aladdin"
• June 28 - Already Gone/"Brave"
• July 5 - Celebrate America Night, featuring music by The Devonshires, a family friendly 1960s and '70s rock and roll revival band never seen before in Eagle County, followed by the movie "Over the Hedge."


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SPARTANBURG, SC-- Ms. Norma Lee Tuttle, of 248-B High Street, died March 2, 2013, at White Oak Manor, Spartanburg.
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There were 72 bookings at the San Joaquin County Jail in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Friday. At that time, there were 1,416 people held at the jail, which has an official capacity of 1,411. When the jail is full, some inmates may be released early.
Auto theft arrest: Police arrested Albert Saballa, 67, and Joel Simental, 29, after spotting them in a stolen vehicle near North West Lane and East Eight Mile Road about 8:15 p.m. Thursday, officers said. Both were arrested on suspicion of auto theft and possession of stolen property. Simental was also arrested on suspicion of drug possession.
Weapons arrest: Officers arrested Brandon Caveness, 21, on suspicion of gun possession about 2:15 a.m. Friday near Horsetail Drive and Holman Road. Caveness consented to a vehicle search after being stopped for a traffic violation. Inside his car, officers reported finding a loaded handgun with two high-capacity magazines.
Armed robbery: A 38-year-old man told police he was walking near West Sonora and South Hunter streets about 5:30 p.m. Thursday when two men robbed him at gunpoint before fleeing on foot. One of the robbers was described as a black man standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 180 pounds with dark clothing and a dark-colored semiautomatic handgun. The other was described as a tall, thin black man with dark clothing.
Weapons arrest: Police responded to a report of a fight involving a weapon near Monte Diablo and Ryde avenues about 5 p.m. Thursday and arrested Samneang Long, 23, after finding a concealed handgun in his vehicle, officials said.
The California Highway Patrol did not submit an incident report Friday.
The Stockton Fire Department responded to 122 calls for service in the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. Friday, including four vehicle accidents, 92 medical calls and two structure fires.
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Firefighters and EMS practice training burn
Published: Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 4:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 12:31 p.m.
Firefighters and EMS workers gather on a piece of property on Highway 280 and watched as flames engulfed a home. Firemen were getting the rarity of a "training burn" last Saturday.
The house was filled with pallets that represented different types of furniture.
Firefighters entered the house and practiced different things necessary at a live fire, but as more of a training simulation.
The simulation was more for the young and rookie firefighters who haven't had the opportunity for real incidences.
"It gives our firefighters a real life scenario," said Chris Ballinger, assistant chief at Mills River. "It's kind of rare anytime that we get the opportunity to do it."
The departments on hand for the training included the Mills River Fire Department, North Transylvania County Fire Department, the Etowah Fire Department, Little River Fire Department, Lake Toxaway Fire Department and the Henderson County Rescue Squad.
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Today the temperature is a very cold 16 degrees outside, ice has formed on the entire lake, snow is covering the ground and it's very cloudy. Our memories take us back to last September when the sky was blue, the sun was shining, the lake breeze made little ripples and it was in the high 70's. On that day we were invited by Bill Rini and his wife Dawn to dinner at their Atwood Lake summer home. We were very excited because Bill is a renown chef from the Cleveland, Ohio area who owns A Taste of Excellence. They have three lovely children and a dog, but this September day their children were with grand parents.
I spend a lot of time in my kitchen at Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast, so I was especially thrilled at the thought of having dinner served to me.
We began our wonderful dinner with, as you can see the most unusual plating of a salad that we had ever seen. The rose was shaped with tomato skin, the huge croutons were exceptional as well as the hollowed out cucumber filled with tomato salsa and drizzled with his home made caesar dressing. Then came the masterpiece – beef wellington with a mound of garlic mashed potatoes, perfectly steamed asparagus, all swimming in a plate of his made from scratch gravy.
Can you tell from the photo that it tastes as good as it looks? Yes, that is chef Bill sitting down to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Bill's wife Dawn, my husband Bill and myself were so immersed in eating we almost forgot to snap this picture.
Chef Bill then took us all for a boat ride on his pontoon. It was a beautiful night, the air was cool and there were just a few boats passing us by. When we returned to their lake house, we finished off the night with an apple pie topped with vanilla ice cream – delicious.
Another piece of the story is Bill and Dawn were our guests at Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast on several occasions. They fell in love with Atwood Lake and purchased a home right on the water. They have become great friends and we really enjoy their energy level.
Thank you Bill and Dawn, it was a night to remember.
Do you have a memorable food experience to share? What is your favorite restaurant?
Hope to see you soon,
Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast


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My visit of a 8000'/2400m high cheesemaking chalet in the Swiss Alps where cheese is still made like 300 years ago - and not one tourist in sight!
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The national dish of Valais, my Swiss canton, raclette is the most gorgeous melted cheese you will ever have. Here at its best at the Manoir de Villa in Sierre.
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At midnight sharp, I entered Burt's factory in Devon to see how my favorite potato chips are made. Hand Fried in Devon.
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During my stay at Hattonchâtel castle in France, I managed to arrange a private tour of the largest dragées factory in Verdun, dragées Braquier.
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A reader invited me in a neighborhood kebab house in Istanbul for the first night of Ramadan. After a short introduction, 50 pictures to take you through the whole meal from preparation to finish. Don't miss this!
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My visit of the largest sugar factory in Switzerland. Walk in as a beet and exit as a thousand sugar cubes - a life-changing experience.
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A Canadian stop on my tour of world street foods of dietary interest.
Ultimate Speck
Proper Speck, a cult Tyrolian dried and smoked pork meat, can only be found in a narrow corner of Val d'Ultimo, in Italy. Probably the best dried meat on earth, and you can't really buy it. But let me show you how it's made.
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My Christmas article will show you how the best cheddar since King Arthur is made in Somerset, including a 4 minutes video.
Hard Core Swiss Vacherin Cheese
Follow me as I wake up in the wee hours of the morning to see Swiss armailli make a unique cheese in a small chalet up the Gruyere Alps.
Swiss Pastry Factory
One of the most modern industrial pastry plants in Switzerland allowed me to spend a morning with them - with my camera. Feel like making 7000 Napoleons? Follow me in.
The Five Hundred Dollar Pot
I was given a private tour of the Kuhn Rikon factory near Zurich, who makes some of the best cookware in the world.
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Extraordinary pre-starter offered in top French chef Alain Ducasse's restaurant in Provence - delicious crispy toasted bread with eggplant caviar and anchovy sauce. A resounding success! See how Ducasse makes it and you can do it at home too.
Cardamom Plantation Visit
My private tour of Captain Matthew's spice plantation in the Nilgiri hills on the Indian Spice Coast. A veritable Cockaigne - no spice or fruit that doesn't grow there.
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Coming in print: New online resource allows Devils Lake residents to track local crime.
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Bernalillo County District Attorney Kari Brandenburg answers questions during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013, about the potential legal aspects in the case of a 15-year-old boy who is accused of gunning down his family. Nehemiah Griego remained in custody Tuesday on counts of murder and child abuse resulting in death. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan)


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Holocaust Denial on Trial, Trial Transcripts, Day 11: Electronic Edition
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1 Q. [Mr Rampton] Look at the hinges.
2 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] I see the hinges.
3 Q. [Mr Rampton] You see the hinges. Does the shape of the hinges tell you
4anything about the direction in which the door will open?
5 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] The door opens outwards.
6 MR JUSTICE GRAY: Why do you say that from the hinges?
7 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] Because the hinges seem to come forward, the hinges on the
8right side seem to come forward which means that ----
9 Q. [Mr Justice Gray] I must say I cannot really see that.
10 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] Can I draw it?
11 Q. [Mr Justice Gray] I know what you are saying, but I just do not see it on
12the photograph.
13 MR IRVING: It depends which side the hinges are, surely..
14 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] It is very clearly on the top, on the top hinge. There
15are two hinges, and the top hinge.
16 MR JUSTICE GRAY: I cannot see the top hinge.
17 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] It is right where the roof line is. The roof line. We
18are looking at document 11? You can see it. It is
19confirmed, it is confirmed by the next photo.
20 MR RAMPTON: I think, my Lord, your problem is you have not got
21a good photograph.
22 MR JUSTICE GRAY: Have I not the same as everybody else?
23 MR RAMPTON: No, I have a much better one and so has the
24witness. Let the Judge see the original.
25 MR JUSTICE GRAY: Can I borrow?
26 MR IRVING: My Lord, that door could be mounted either way. It
1entirely depends whether it is mounted inside or outside.
2 MR JUSTICE GRAY: Thank you very much.
3 MR RAMPTON: Professor, taking that, if you like, with
4Mr Tauber's description, but, if you like, leave Mr Tauber
5out, to what side of the door does it seem to you that we
6are looking in this photograph on the left-hand side of
7the page?
8 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] The photograph on the left hand is the outside of the
10 MR JUSTICE GRAY: So if one were looking through the peephole,
11as it were from where the photographer is, you would see
12inside the gas chamber?
13 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] That is the -- the peephole is there where people on the
14outside of the door would have stood.
15 MR RAMPTON: And your view would be somewhat, but not much, of
16that focal length obstructed by this grille?
17 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] Which is shown in the next picture, where the grille is.
18 Q. [Mr Rampton] Yes. It is in the next picture, not very clear, but it
19is. That is quite right. If Leichenkeller 1 in
20crematoria (ii) and (iii) had been intended for use as
21disinfestation rooms, do you see any reason why Dejaco
22should have changed the way in which the doors opened from
23inwards to outwards?
24 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] No.
25 Q. [Mr Rampton] You spoke of the gas type shutters at bunkers 1 and 2, and
26this is in connection with what you were saying about K4
1and K5, and you mentioned Dragon's testimony. If you have
2that little bigger file, not very big file, K2, could you
3turn to tab 3 and look at one of David Olaire's drawings?
4 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] From No. 3?
5 Q. [Mr Rampton] Yes, probably. You know them better than I.
6 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] Yes.
7 Q. [Mr Rampton] Drawing No. 3, which is said to be a drawing from memory
8done in 1945 of bunker 2 which has the macabre sign over
9the door "Disinfektion", and do you see a window he has
11 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] Yes.
12 Q. [Mr Rampton] What do you take that block on the window to be?
13 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] This is one of these gas type shutters.
14 Q. [Mr Rampton] Does it correspond in size and appearance to what we can
15see if we go to Auschwitz now, those wooden gas type
17 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] The wooden gas type shutters which are in the ----
18 Q. [Mr Rampton] There are photographs in Pressac we need not look at?
19 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] --- in crematorium (i).
20 MR IRVING: My Lord, once again we are now introducing fresh
21pictures, fresh evidence. Had this been introduced
22originally, I would have brought photographs showing
23exactly the same gas type shutters with an entirely
24harmless use.
25 MR RAMPTON: This drawing has been in Professor van Pelt's
26report since the very beginning of this case, ever since
1he did it.
2 MR JUSTICE GRAY: Yes, but not perhaps specifically pointing
3out that window as being ----
4 MR RAMPTON: Oh, yes.
5 MR JUSTICE GRAY: Oh, it is, is it? Good.
6 MR RAMPTON: There is a whole section on Olaire's drawings and
7this window, this particular drawing of this window. In
8fact, there is another one on the next page, outside K5,
9right at the end of the building behind the shoulder of
10the SS person in the end of the building. (To the
11witness): Is that right, Professor?
12 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] Yes. That one -- that is the reason I included that
13drawing inside the expert report.
14 Q. [Mr Rampton] I understand that. You remember I asked you to look, this
15morning, at the document which spoke of keeping a plan
17 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] Yes.
18 Q. [Mr Rampton] There should have been attached to that another three
20 A. [Professor Robert Jan van Pelt] Yes, I have this.
21 Q. [Mr Rampton] Yes, dated 16th December 1942; it is a report from
22somebody called Heinrich Kinner who is an SS
23Untersturmfuhrer. My Lord, before I turn to this
24document, I will explain the reason I introduce you to the
25re-examination. The whole of Mr Irving's thesis may or
26may not be a relevant thesis, but the whole thesis is that
1there were no systematic homicidal gassings or killings,
2for that matter, at Auschwitz. If this be a genuine
3document, it is of direct relevance to everything he has
4put to the Professor in cross-examination.
5 MR JUSTICE GRAY: Right.
6 MR RAMPTON: You will see a translation.
7 MR JUSTICE GRAY: I have not read it, Mr Rampton, so I cannot
8tell you about that, but that is the way it is put.
9 MR RAMPTON: You will see a translation on the next two pages,
10Professor. Can we use the translation?
11 MR IRVING: Before using translations, can I just once again
12object to the introduction of material like this which was
13supplied to me at 1 p.m. yesterday afternoon? It is now
14used in re-examination. This is not the way to deduce
15documents like this.
16 MR JUSTICE GRAY: Where did it come from?
17 MR RAMPTON: I cannot tell, your Lordship, the source; the
18source wishes to remain anonymous for personal reasons.
19However, it is not a document that I have ever seen
20before nor anyone on my side. It even surprised my
21scholars. I do not know whether Professor van Pelt
22has seen it, because I have not been talking to him.
23 MR JUSTICE GRAY: Well, I think you will have to lay the
24foundation, given that you tell me the provenance of it.
25 MR RAMPTON: Well, as an anonymous provenance.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW -- Silicon Valley's job growth has returned to dot-com boom levels and San Francisco has emerged as a major new tech hub. But good times have not returned for all area residents and ethnic groups.
Those are among the findings released Tuesday from the 2013 Silicon Valley Index, a closely watched annual study produced by San Jose-based Joint Venture Silicon Valley and the Mountain View-based Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
"Employment growth in Silicon Valley is impressive, very impressive," said Russell Hancock, president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley. "Some might even say the job growth is cause for euphoria."
Last year, the nine-county Bay Area added about 92,000 jobs, according to the study. Of that total, Silicon Valley -- defined as Santa Clara and San Mateo counties -- accounted for 46 percent, or 42,000 jobs.
"This is prodigious job creation," Hancock said. "The growth is crazy and it's getting crazier."
Both he and Stephen Levy, director of the Palo Alto-based Center for Continuing Study of the California Economy and an adviser for the report, said Santa Clara County now is above its job totals of the dot-com boom.
Recent Bay Area job growth goes well beyond social media, software, the Internet and other technology industries, showing that the recession is clearly over for the region.
"The tech phenomenon is rippling into other categories," Hancock said. Construction is one of the fastest-growing industries in the region, according to the report.
The study also found that San Francisco has emerged as a prominent contributor to what is known as Silicon Valley.
"For a long time we thought of San Francisco as an old-line town -- banking, legal, retail, real estate," Hancock said. "Now it's tech, software, media, social networks, the Web."
And that means the definition of Silicon Valley is expanding, the researchers said.
"We have two very dynamic entities, San Jose and San Francisco," said Doug Henton, CEO of San Mateo-based Collaborative Economics, which did the primary research for the Silicon Valley Index. "They are very complementary to each other."
During 2012, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties increased their combined job totals by 3.6 percent, while San Francisco grew its job totals by 3.7 percent.
Emmett Carson, CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, said San Jose and San Francisco "are becoming the bookends with many tech companies in between."
Despite the sturdy job gains, the report found that the upswing in employment and wages has not benefited Bay Area residents equitably.
"Income growth in Silicon Valley is uneven," it said. "The gap between high and low income earners is increasing."
What's more, certain ethnic groups appear to have been left behind by Silicon Valley's current surge in hiring and rising wages.
Between 2009 and 2011, per capita income levels increased for whites, Asians and certain other groups. But blacks and Latinos suffered financial erosion. Income levels fell 18 percent among African-Americans and by 5 percent among Latinos, according to the report, but it offered no explanation for the declines.
"Silicon Valley is two valleys," Hancock said. "There is a valley of haves, and a valley of have-nots."
Contact George Avalos at 408-373-3556 or 925-977-8477. Follow him at Twitter.com/george_avalos.
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About the Book
In Reconstructing Amelia, the stunning debut novel from Kimberly McCreight, Kate's in the middle of the biggest meeting of her career when she gets the telephone call from Grace Hall, her daughter's exclusive private school in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Amelia has been suspended, effective immediately, and Kate must come get her daughter—now. But Kate's stress over leaving work quickly turns to panic when she arrives at the school and finds it surrounded by police officers, fire trucks, and an ambulance. By then it's already too late for Amelia. And for Kate.
An academic overachiever despondent over getting caught cheating has jumped to her death. At least that's the story Grace Hall tells Kate. And clouded as she is by her guilt and grief, it is the one she forces herself to believe. Until she gets an anonymous text: She didn't jump.
Reconstructing Amelia is about secret first loves, old friendships, and an all-girls club steeped in tradition. But, most of all, it's the story of how far a mother will go to vindicate the memory of a daughter whose life she couldn't save.
Fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl will find Reconstructing Amelia just as gripping and surprising.
When Kate, single mother and law firm partner, gets an urgent phone call summoning her to her daughter's exclusive private school, she's shocked. Amelia has been suspended for cheating, something that would be completely out of character for her over-achieving, well-behaved daughter.
Kate rushes to Grace Hall, but what she finds when she finally arrives is beyond comprehension.
Her daughter Amelia is dead.
Despondent over having been caught cheating, Amelia has jumped from the school's roof in an act of impulsive suicide. At least that's the story Grace Hall and the police tell Kate. In a state of shock and overcome by grief, Kate tries to come to grips with this life-shattering news. Then she gets an anonymous text:
Amelia didn't jump.
The moment she sees that message, Kate knows in her heart it's true. Clearly Amelia had secrets, and a life Kate knew nothing about. Wracked by guilt, Kate is determined to find out what those secrets were and who could have hated her daughter enough to kill. She searches through Amelia's e-mails, texts, and Facebook updates, piecing together the last troubled days of her daughter's life.
Reconstructing Amelia is a stunning debut page-turner that brilliantly explores the secret world of teenagers, their clandestine first loves, hidden friendships, and the dangerous cruelty that can spill over into acts of terrible betrayal.
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Critical Praise
"Like Gone Girl, Reconstructing Amelia seamlessly marries a crime story with a relationship drama. And like Gone Girl, it should be hailed as one of the best books of the year…A" — Entertainment Weekly
"Just finished a fantastic novel–Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight. So. Well. Done. If you liked Gone Girl, you'll love this too." — Jodi Picoult
"Clever and scary . . . McCreight has her finger on the private school zeitgeist. . .and this disturbing tale will make older readers fondly recall the days when kids got in trouble for passing (print) notes in class." — USA Today
"Did Amelia Baron really get caught cheating and then commit suicide—or is the truth more sinister? A nail-biter for Gone Girl fans." — People
"Reconstructing Amelia will keep you hooked till the last page." — BookPage
"Gossip Girl meets Gone Girl." — Entertainment Weekly, "Summer Must" List
"Wow! I was pulled in after reading the first page.… It's sort of a thriller/prep school teen drama that is full of secrets." — People.com Staff Pick
"[A] mystery with enough red herring to stock Lake Michigan…this is the novel most likely to be found in coming weeks not on the beach but on the F train. " — New York Times
"McCreight captures the complexities, cruelty and angst of teenage girls so well my stomach was in knots. What really happened to Amelia? You'll find yourself staying up all night to find out." — Jennifer McMahon, New York Times-bestselling author of The One I Left Behind
"The real story of Amelia's life and death emerges slowly, through a creative blend of Kate's present, Amelia's past, and such varied communication methods as texts, e-mails, blog entries, and Facebook status updates. . . . Fans of literary thrillers will enjoy the novel's dark mood and clever form." — Publishers Weekly
"A multilayered legal thriller. . . . Comes to a seamless and unanticipated conclusion." — Kirkus Reviews
"An elaborately plotted mystery. . . . A harrowing story. . . . McCreight does a fne job of building suspense and creating characters, notably Kate and Amelia, whom the target audience—both adults and older teens—will care about and empathize with." — Booklist
"McCreight combines a poignant, pulled-from-the-headlines story with writing sanctified by Antietam Review and Oxford magazine." — Library Journal
"We love a powerful debut, and this is just that.… It's Mean Girls meets The Secret History meets the cyberbullying case of Amanda Todd––and it's unputdownable." — Daily Candy
"Fast-paced and suspenseful…. a page-turning mystery and thriller will appeal to…fans of Jodi Picoult." — School Library Journal
"Kimberly McCreight's debut novel shines a light on teen-girl culture.…I wanted to keep reading." — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
"A tale of elaborate mystery intertwined with the tenderness of a mother's love, Reconstructing Amelia exudes suspense at every turn…. Gripping and tragic, [it] is a true page turner." — Click
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There's also the Express edition for $49, which has all the essential features
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NovaMind is a fast and simple MindMapping App that gives me more possibilities to design and arrange my thoughts than others on the market.


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The Beatles' 1963 tour of Sweden was a triumph, with crowds of fans following their every move, Beatlemania in full swing, crowds of fans following their every move, and the group playing with excitement and enthusiasm. Read more »
Television: Drop In, Stockholm, Sweden
Despite having completed their concert tour of Sweden the night before, The Beatles returned to Stockholm to record an appearance on the Sveriges Television music show Drop In. Read more »
Mixing: Money (That's What I Want)
Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
The final day of studio work for With The Beatles involved the creation of a stereo mix of Money (That's What I Want). Read more »
Live: Sporthallen, Eskilstuna, Sweden
Although The Beatles recorded a television appearance the following day in Stockholm, this was the last concert performance of their 1963 tour of Sweden. Read more »
Mixing: With The Beatles album
Studio Three (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
In 1963 stereo was secondary in importance to mono, which is why George Martin was able to hurriedly mix every track from With The Beatles for stereo in a three-hour session. Read more »
Live: Borås Hallen, Borås, Sweden
Following their three concerts in Gothenburg, The Beatles travelled 60 km to Borås, where they played a single show in the Borås Hallen at Bockasjogatan. Read more »
Live: Cirkus, Gothenburg, Sweden
The Beatles performed three shows in Gothenburg on this day, at 3pm, 5pm and 8pm. They took place at the Cirkus venue in the Lorensbergsparken district. Read more »
Live: Kungliga Tennishallen, Stockholm, Sweden
The second night of The Beatles' 1963 tour of Sweden saw two shows at the Kungliga Tennishallen (royal tennis hall) in the capital, Stockholm. Read more »
Live: Sundsta Läroverk, Karlstad, Sweden
The Beatles' first Swedish concert took place in a hall in a secondary school, Sundsta Läroverk, in the small town of Karlstad. Read more »
Radio: Karlaplansstudion, Stockholm, Sweden
Although their short tour of Sweden didn't start until the following day, The Beatles recorded a radio appearance for producer Klas Burling's Sveriges Radio (Swedish National Radio) show Pop '63. Read more »
Travel: London to Stockholm, Sweden
Following the final recording session for the With The Beatles LP, the group flew from London Airport to Arlanda International Airport, about 40 kilometres north of Stockholm, for their first tour in Scandinavia. Read more »
Recording, mixing: I Wanna Be Your Man, Little Child, Hold Me Tight
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
The final recording session for With The Beatles saw a final overdub onto I Wanna Be Your Man and three mono mixes. Read more »
Mixing: I Want To Hold Your Hand, This Boy
Studio Two (control room), EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
Between 10am and 1pm mono mixes for The Beatles' fifth UK single were made, along with stereo mixes for potential future use. Read more »
Television: Thank Your Lucky Stars
The Beatles topped the bill on their fifth appearance on ABC Television's Thank Your Lucky Stars, recorded at the Alpha Television Studios in Birmingham, England. Read more »
Live: Pavilion Gardens Ballroom, Buxton
This was The Beatles' second and final performance at this venue in Buxton, Derbyshire. The previous concert had taken place on 6 April 1963.
Television: Scene At 6.30
This was The Beatles' third appearance on this Granada Television show. They mimed to She Loves You at Manchster's Granada Television Centre. Read more »
Recording: The Beatles' Christmas Record, You Really Got A Hold On Me, I Want To Hold Your Hand, This Boy
Studio Two, EMI Studios, Abbey Road
Producer: George Martin
Engineer: Norman Smith
The Beatles' first four-track recording session took place on this day, with the group taping their fifth UK single, a Christmas message for their fan club members, and a single take of You Really Got A Hold On Me. Read more »
Radio: Easy Beat
The Beatles recorded their fourth and final session on the BBC radio show Easy Beat on this day. Read more »
Live: Floral Hall, Southport
This was The Beatles' final appearance at Southport's Floral Hall. Read more »
Beatlemania begins: Sunday Night At The London Palladium
Although The Beatles' popularity had been growing steadily and to increasingly frantic heights throughout 1963, their appearance at the London Palladium on Sunday 13 October catapulted into the attentions of the mainstream media, who coined the term 'Beatlemania' to describe the scenes of screaming fans. Read more »


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WASHINGTON (November 12, 2012)--House Majority Leader Eric Cantor first heard about CIA Director David Petraeus' extramarital affair on Oct. 27 from an FBI source he didn't know, Cantor's spokesman said Monday.
Communications director Rory Cooper told The Associated Press on Monday the call was arranged by Rep. Dave Reichert, a Washington Republican.
Reichert initially received a tip from an FBI source who was a colleague of the FBI employee who called Cantor.
The following Wednesday, Oct. 31, after the government reopened following Superstorm Sandy, Cantor's chief of staff called the FBI chief of staff to inform him of the call.
The FBI official called back the next day, saying that he couldn't confirm or deny an investigation.


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The most high-profile part is the Nautical Parade Saturday night, but there is more available than just that.
A very special attraction that arrived Wednesday.
Christopher Columbus sailed on these ships, the Nina and the Pinta, on his many voyages from Spain to present day North America.
O.K., so maybe he didn't sail on these exact ships, but they were almost exactly like the ones you can see in Demopolis this week.
"The Nina we have is an exact replica, and she was built using only hand tools and the same techniques used 500 years ago to build to the original Nina," said Stephen Sanger, ship crew member. "It took twenty men 32 months to build her. The Pinta here was built a little bigger than scale, so she could do day sails in the Cayman Islands."
The two ships have been touring together for two years and arrived amid clouds and rain Tuesday afternoon in Demopolis. Now they sit on the Tombigbee River, ready for you to take a peak into the past and see how Columbus and his crew lived as the Atlantic's fury crashed on the decks of these tiny ships.
"Ten months a year, we are traveling on board the ships," said Sanger. "There's a lot of crew that rotate throughout the season. There's a few crew who live on board 10 months a year."
Two weeks ago, they were in Knoxville, Tennessee. They sailed down the Tennessee River to the Tombigbee River, along which they made a five day visit in Columbus, Mississippi, before they set sail to Demopolis for Christmas on the River.
"We have learned about the great ships that Columbus has been on, and it's kind of cool," said visitor Ariel Williams.
"The most important thing I think I've learned here is about the things they built and how they built them and where they keep dry and how they do that," said visitor Isabel Ellis.
Christmas on the River events continue through Sunday.
Christmas on the River events:
Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. Lighting of Public Square
Crowning of St. Nick
Announcement of the Special Child
Reading of the Christmas Story
@ Public Square - Downtown
(Civic Center, if inclement weather)
Dec. 3, 5:30 p.m. -8 p.m Christmas in the Canebrake
Bluff Hall, Gaineswood, & Lyon Hall
Admission $4 per house, 12 & under free
5 p.m. Alabama State Championship BBQ Cook-off
Demopolis City Landing Admission $7.00
George Franks Ball Field
9 p.m. - 11p.m. Band-Strange Brew
Dec. 4, 7:30a.m - 3:30 p.m. Fair in the Square
Public Square - Downtown
8 a.m. Jingle Bell Run/Walk Registration
Public Square - Downtown
$15.00 fee
9 a.m. - 11a.m. Lyon Hall Open - Admission $5.00
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bluff Hall Open - Admission $5.00
1p.m. - 3 p.m. Gaineswood Open - Admission $5.00
11:30 a.m. Day Parade
11 a.m. - 1p.m. Judging for the BBQ Cook-off
Presentation of Trophies & Checks at 2pm
George Franks Ball Field
1 p.m. Downtown Historic Marker Dedications
Rosenbush Building
Walnut Avenue - Downtown
2 p.m. The Princess & the Pea
Canebrake Players
Old School Theater on Main Avenue
Admission $10.00 adults; $5.00 children
6:30-8:30 p.m. Nautical Parade & Fireworks Display
Riverbank of the Tombigbee
6:30-8:30p COTR Gala (semi-formal-no jeans, cash bar)
Demopolis Civic Center
Admission $25.00, 12 & under $15.00
9 p.m. - midnight Christmas on the River Dance
Band - Cool Rayz
Demopolis Civic Center
Admission - $10.00, 21+ only
Dec. 5, 5pm Lighting of the Love Light Tree
Front Lawn, Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital
Click below for the link to the Demopolis Chamber of Commerce and information about Christmas on the River.