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Re: "Summit's bus bureaucracy," Seth White, letters, April 1
I could think that Mr. White's letter about "Summit's bus bureaucracy" was an April Fool's joke, but no. When unions are mentioned, too many people think the worst. I, coming from the South with textile "sweat shops" and companies that "don't care," know that unions have a function. Plus, the fact that with "Right to Work" laws (letter mentioned "hire replacements" - so assume Colorado is a Right to Work state as is my home state), unions do not have the power that they had in the mid-20th century.
First, a union contract is a "work agreement/plan" like a budget is a spending plan. Neither is bad.
Second, are the drivers' earnings and benefits out of line for what they do, where they drive and in the conditions they do their job?
Third, a "good union" involves itself in the enhancing of the company. Who was it that has come up with the first and best initial plan to save time and cost for Summit Stage? Answer: the employee's committee formed by and of the union.
Fourth, the "complaining of the drivers" lately has been in reference to the maintenance of the buses (and other county vehicles) by the company WHO the county is considering turning over operating our bus system. I am not faulting our commissioners. They cannot see every aspect of our county services that is why input and guidelines (contracts) are so important. Are the county vehicles being maintained? I don't know nor does Mr. White, but if they are not, we should not let the same contractor take full control of Summit Stage. Maybe they are "spread too thin" now.
I do agree with Mr. White's suggestion of "50 cents a ride."
Tim Webb, Copper Mountain


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After a lights-out shooting performance against Seneca on Thursday, the Carl Junction Lady Bulldogs were hot from the floor again on Friday as they knocked down their shots, and the Neosho Lady Wildcats, 59-48.
It wasn't as if Neosho's defense could pinpoint any one player to try and stop, either. The Lady Bulldogs spread their production evenly as five of the six players to score for them finished in double figures. A hot team of late, the Lady Bulldogs have now won three games in a row.
"They shot the ball well tonight," Lady Wildcats coach Lance Robbins said. "For the most part we did a pretty good job defending them, they just knocked down their shots and we weren't able to finish."
The Lady Wildcats (6-8) fought back from a 15-7 first quarter deficit by winning the scoring battle in both the second and third quarters. They took a one point lead with just over three minutes remaining in the game before a three-point play late in the fourth quarter gave Carl Junction some momentum.
The Lady Bulldogs outscored Neosho 19-9 in the fourth quarter.
Of the five players who scored in double figures, Bryce Boyd finished with 13 points for the Lady Bulldogs (6-9) while Sydney Koch and Maria Chism added 12, Brenlee McPherson 11 and Katie Skaggs 10. Bradyn Wall had one point.
Chelsey Henry and Corea Lowery teamed up to lead the Lady Wildcats with 10 points each while Morgan Rogers and Matty Liedtke rattled in eight, Morgan Rathmann seven and Brooke Stauffer five.
Carl Junction also won the junior varsity game 45-28. Stauffer led the Lady Wildcats with 14 points.
Neosho travels to East Newton at 6 p.m. Monday.
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News 12 at 6 o'clock / Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012
AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Demolition has come to a screeching halt on two Richmond County schools because the sites are not secure. The other problem? Asbestos. But that's not all. The PTA says they had no idea.
The old A.C. Griggs Alternative school is wrapped in red tape that warns of an asbestos hazard. The Richmond County Board of Education is now trying damage control.
"No one has been exposed to any elevated levels of asbestos at any time on any of these projects," said Director of Facilities Benton Starks on our weekly radio segment on 96.3 KISS FM with Fattz and Cher.
"We'll note you said elevated levels," News 12's Chris Thomas replied.
We got our hands on a memo that says the contractor removed some of the windows containing asbestos at A.C. Griggs. The move brought work to a screeching halt because the site is not "secure."
"I think it's horrible," said community activist Woody Merry, who says there are similar concerns at Forrest Hills that sits just steps away from Langford Middle School.
"There are no asbestos warning sings. There is no red tape," Merry said. "The fence is literally a piece of junk."
Merry notes the schools specified standards of 8 feet for the fence were also not met.
"We want the site secure. We don't want any problems," Starks said. "That's why we stopped the project."
What is most alarming is that we were able to walk right through the gates that were left wide open when we stopped by on Wednesday.
"It takes The Inside Story to uncover a whole lot of things on a regular basis," said PTA President Monique Braswell, who says parents were left in the dark. "I think that the parents now should begin to ask more questions and find out what's going on."
Merry worries the damage has been done.
"Here is a very populated neighborhood with no security and the children are going to play there. You can take it to the bank," Merry said. "Vagrants are going to look for stuff they can sell."
Starks insists the projects will be brought up to the proper standards.
"There will be a fence in place as specified," Starks said.
The board says the company had trouble finding the 8-foot fence. Starks says this is a more than $200,000, and each day it sits vacant, money goes down the drain.


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Obama Administration Sues Texas Over Voter ID
(NEWSER) – The Justice Department intends to file a lawsuit against Texas over a voter ID law that it contends violates the 14th and 15th Amendments, along with what's left of the Voting Rights Act. The government will essentially argue that the ID law is intentionally attempting to restrict minority access to voting—which, the AP points out, could prove tricky since, unlike other parts of the VRA, it's not enough to simply prove that the effect of the law would be discriminatory.
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HAMMOND, La. – The Texas A&M – Corpus Christi Volleyball team got another career high from Haley Satterwhite on the way to a 3-1 (25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 27-25) final over Southeastern Louisiana in a Southland Conference match on the road. Satterwhite finished with a career-high 18 kills after setting her previous best the match before.
The Islanders are now 11-6 overall and 4-2 in Southland Conference matches. The Lady Lions fall to 5-9, 1-5 in league play.
In addition to the offensive production from Satterwhite, Shannon Hullum finished with 14 kills while Ivy Baresh had nine. Micah Nolan had 23 digs, her sixth match with more than 20 this season, while Baresh had 19 digs and Logen Bourque finished with 10. Bourque also had 46 assists for the Islanders to lead the way, her fourth double-double of the year and second in a row.
The Islanders never trailed in the opening set, but it was a tense battle that saw a lead of just five points as the largest for the visiting Islanders. After opening with a pair of errors and a Courtney Hall kill, Texas A&M – Corpus Christi held a 3-1 lead. The Lady Lions knotted the score at 5-5, but it would be the last time the set was level between the teams.
With the score 12-11, a kill by Haley Satterwhite and a block by Tyger Holt made it a three-point lead at 14-11. The Lady Lions closed to 14-13, but three consecutive kills by Hullum followed by a Tyger Holt kill made it the largest deficit at 18-13. The Lady Lions once again closed to just two points at 22-20, but a Baresh service ace made it 23-20, while a Satterwhite kill closed the scoring at 25-22 to give her team a 1-0 lead in the match.
The second set was close throughout and featured five ties and two lead changes. The Islanders trailed 6-3 early on, but a trio of Satterwhite kills helped even the score at 8-8 against SELA, while a pair of Hullum kills broke the tie and gave her team a 10-8 lead. Kills by Holt, Hall and Ashley Phelps extended the lead to four at 16-12, but the Lady Lions rallied to even the score at 19-19.
SELA scored three more after a Texas A&M – Corpus Christi timeout to make it a 22-19 deficit for the Islanders. They would score just one more time as the Lady Lions went on to take a 25-20 final to even the match at 1-1. In all, the home team scored 10-of-12 points to earn the set.
Following the intermission, the Islanders started out fast in the third set. Three kills and a service ace from Hullum, a kill from Baresh and a Nolan service ace to made it a 7-2 score, but the Lady Lions rallied to even it at 10-10. SELA would go on to take a 17-13 lead, but Texas A&M – Corpus Christi kept fighting in the set.
A Satterwhite kill and a service ace from Hall cut the lead to two, but the lead would extend to five points at 21-16. From there, the Islanders scored nine of the final 11 points to earn the set victory. Holt started things off with a kill, and followed it up by combining for a block assist with Satterwhite. Three more kills by Satterwhite evened the score at 21-21, while a bad set from SELA and a Hullum kill gave the Islanders a 23-21 lead. Hullum brought it to set point with a kill, and a Holt kill ended it at 25-23 for a 2-1 Islanders lead in the match.
The final set saw the score tied 10 times while the lead changed hands seven different times before the Islanders finally earned a 27-25 win.
The score had been tied four times when the teams reached a 5-5 score, but Texas A&M – Corpus Christi was able to put a little distance in the score with a Baresh service ace, and kills from Bourque, Satterwhite and Holt to make it a 9-6 score. The Lady Lions tied it at 10-10 on the way to taking a 14-12 lead.
At 15-15, a Baresh kill, a block from Hall and a kill by Hullum helped the Islanders to a 19-15 lead. They would lead by as much as 22-17, but SELA would not go quietly. With the score at 24-21 and match point, the Lady Lions scored four straight to take a 25-24 lead. It did not faze the Islanders however, with the visitors scoring the final three points on a kill by Bourque to even it and one from Satterwhite to clinch the match.
Next up for Texas A&M – Corpus Christi is a return home to the Dugan Wellness Center on Thurs., Oct. 4 against Northwestern State. The Islanders will be hosting the annual "Dig Pink" match to benefit breast cancer awareness, and will be looking to avenge the first Southland Conference loss of the season against the Lady Demons.
For all the latest on Islanders Volleyball, like the team on Facebook (IslandersVolleyball), follow them on Twitter (@IslandersVB) and visit www.GoIslanders.com.


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No. 1 Federer defends his turf at Wimbledon (Houston Chronicle)
For first time in five '06 tries, grass master finds way to beat Nadal
After a humbling start Sunday, Rafael Nadal gained Roger Federer's undivided attention. In the end, though, Nadal wouldn't get his goat. Finally, the No. 1 player found a time and a place where he could hold his own against No. 2.
It took four sets, two tiebreakers and a slew of deep breaths before Federer escaped 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (2), 6-3. You had to believe he would, of course. This was Wimbledon, where he hadn't dropped a match in four years and where he'd won 32 consecutive sets before Sunday.
This was grass-court tennis, the arcane — some would say obsolete — surface upon which Federer had long since lapped the field.
Federer shakes Nadal, pressure to win 8th Slam (The Mercury News)
Standing on court, full of joy and once again embracing the Wimbledon trophy, Roger Federer seemed lost in one of those other-worldly places where great athletes drift off to after a monumental triumph.
A half-hour later he would be back on Earth, however, acknowledging that this fourth consecutive singles title at tennis' most prestigious tournament was almost as much about finally beating his 20-year-old Spanish opponent as winning the cup.
Never has a player so celebrated and in such complete command of the No. 1 ranking felt so much pressure to win an eighth Grand Slam.
"I'm very well aware of how important this match was for me," Federer said Sunday after this 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (2), 6-3 victory over Rafael Nadal, who has tormented him all season.
Federer tops Nadal for Wimbledon title (MarketWatch)
Roger Federer did something in the Wimbledon men's tennis final Sunday that he didn't do in any other match during the fortnight. He lost a set.
The world's No. 1 player faced a stronger challenge against Spaniard Rafael Nadal than during his other matches leading up to the Wimbledon final but eventually prevailed in four sets, winning 6-0, 7-6, 6-7, 6-3.
The Swiss righthander thus claimed his fourth straight All-England Club title and with it extended his grass-court winning streak to 48.
Nadal, the muscular clay-court specialist, seemed stunned at Federer's fast start, but the match turned tight as the challenger put up a stiff fight before succumbing in a second-set tiebreaker.
Federer's grass game too much for Nadal (Miami Herald)
He's now won four straight Wimbledon titles and 48 straight matches on grass.
Act Eight in the ongoing drama starring Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played out in the hushed theater-in-the-round known as Centre Court.
The plot thickened, the rivalry deepened and any playwright or tennis fan would have been entertained by Federer's 6-0, 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (7-2), 6-3 victory.
The All-England Club does not award crowns to its champions. In fact, the players no longer bow or curtsy to the Royal Box. But if it did, Federer would have a custom-fitted one on his head, as he became the first man since Pete Sampras in 2000 to win four Wimbledon men's titles in a row.
Federer finally masters Nadal (The London Free Press)
Unfortunately, Rafael Nadal, current No. 1 Roger Federer's archrival, met with the same fate, though he choked at the beginning of the match. But Federer's path to the trophy was not pleasant, to say the least, as Nadal stretched the match to four sets and fought Federer's forehand till the end.
The fact that Nadal, an expert clay-courter, adjusted so well (and so quickly) to the grass and got to the Wimbledon final on only his third appearance at the tournament surprised fans (and a haughty Federer, who admitted his shock after the final). In fact, his run to the final only solidified his dominance in the men's game even though he eventually lost, which was probably the opposite of what Federer wanted to happen.
For almost three years, Federer unquestionably dominated the men's tennis world, making seemingly capable opponents look like amateurs with each swing of his racket. Now that Nadal has come along and put a stop to his domination (even after the Wimbledon final, Nadal leads their meetings 6-2 and Federer's four losses this year have all been to Nadal), Federer seems to say "I hate this kid" with every swing of his racket. And for once, in Sue Barker's on-court interview with the champ after the final, her questions weren't swirling around Federer's performance, but mainly focused on Nadal's skills and the future of their rivalry. This obviously irritated Federer, who's used to hearing nothing but compliments and awe about his own game.
Federer knocks off Nadal in his 'backyard' (Winston-Salem Journal)
[or] Undisputed king of tennis (Hamilton Spectator)
[or] Grass king reigns (Richmond Times Dispatch)
[or] For a change, Federer vanquishes his nemesis to win Wimbledon (Evansville Courier & Press)
[or] Federer passes test with Wimbledon title (San Jose Mercury News)
When Roger Federer stepped onto Centre Court, dressed for success in his creamy white, custom-made blazer, one thought was prominent as he prepared to face Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon final:
He absolutely had to beat this guy -- after all, how could Federer make the case he's the best tennis player ever if he's not even the best of 2006?
Untouchable early, steady enough late, the No. 1-ranked Federer did indeed vanquish his nemesis, No. 2 Nadal, 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (2), 6-3 yesterday for a fourth consecutive Wimbledon championship and eighth Grand Slam title.
Federer is 55-0 this year when he plays anyone other than Nadal. But the Swiss star entered Sunday with a 1-6 career mark against Nadal, 0-4 this season, when all four losses came in tournament finals, including at last month's French Open.
"I'm very well aware of how important this match was for me. If I lose, obviously, it's a hard blow for me - he wins French, Wimbledon back-to-back," Federer said. "It's important for me to win a final against him, for a change, and beat him, for a change. At Wimbledon, I knew it was going to be the place for me to do it the easiest way."
Federer claims turf (Los Angeles Times)
Swiss star cultivates fourth grass slam
Roger Federer is chasing history and closing in quickly. Rafael Nadal is chasing Federer.
Coming up next is the U.S. Open, tennis played on a surface a little slower and safer than the chaotic grass courts of Wimbledon that Federer so loves, a little faster and livelier than the sticky red clay of the French Open where Nadal is as happy as a little kid playing in sand.
Picking the favorite at the French Open was easy. Nadal won in 2005, he hadn't lost on clay in nearly two years and he won again. Picking the favorite at Wimbledon was easy, too. Federer had won three consecutive times and hadn't lost on the grass here in four years. Picking a favorite at the U.S. Open might be more difficult.
Federer won his fourth consecutive Wimbledon title by beating Nadal on Sunday, 6-0, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (2), 6-3, in 2 hours 50 minutes. Already at the world's most beloved tournament, Federer is being compared to the greats. He is the third person in the Open era to win at least four straight Wimbledon titles - Bjorn Borg, who won five straight from 1976-'80, and Pete Sampras, who won four straight from 1997-2000 - were the others.
Who is No. 1? (Indiana Daily Student)
The Wimbledon men's and women's singles finals were both sequels to already well-publicized rivalries, making the weekend a must-see for tennis fans and a must-win for the players involved. Though neither of my favorites won (actually, they pretty much choked under the pressure), the finals raised (and answered) one nagging question that has plagued each side of the tour: Who deserves to be No. 1?
Unfortunately, Rafael Nadal, current No. 1 Roger Federer's archrival, met with the same fate, though he choked at the beginning of the match. But Federer's path to the trophy was not pleasant, to say the least, as Nadal stretched the match to four sets and fought Federer's forehand till the end.
so jealious, so stupid. u (idiana student) should know that nadal can beat fedex cos he's lefty!!!
the surface he won is dirty clay which is not so favorte for many players esp. europe or american. besides h
Indian Daily student?? ....i can smell a touch of jealousy perhaps??...*wink*


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Should the Fed Switch Its Benchmark Rates?
The Federal Reserve is testing a new bond-trading program that is working so well, some influential people think it could lead the central bank to ditch its current policy lever — its federal funds rate target — in favor of this new program. More specifically, instead of telling the New York Fed to target a certain fed funds rate, as it does now, the Fed would set a certain interest rate on this new reverse repo facility, and that rate would become the new benchmark for global credit markets, influencing rates throughout the financial system. (For a full explanation on how this all works see the story here:)
Brian Sack, the former head of the New York Fed's markets group, and Joseph Gagnon, an economist at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a former Fed economist, are among those arguing for the switch. In their formulation, the rate on the repo facility would become the Fed's main policy instrument, but the Fed would also set the interest rate it pays banks for cash they keep at the central bank at the same level as the repo facility rate. This rate on bank reserves is called "interest on excess reserves," or IOER.
In a draft of a research paper on the issue, the duo lay out a number of pros for the new framework in addition to the primary positive – the system would give the Fed more precise control over short-term rates that it has now. Among them:
–The Fed could still keep a large balance sheet. The new framework would give the Fed the ability to control financial conditions in the economy, regardless of the size of the balance sheet, the authors argue. Thus, the Fed could keep its balance sheet very large into the future, or choose to reduce its size slowly, and still be able to raise short-term rates if needed. Moreover, in a period of financial stress, the Fed could use its emergency-lending powers to inject liquidity into the system without an impact on its ability to manage short-term rates.
–The Fed would be directly influencing markets that matter more than the fed funds market. The fed funds market, in which banks make overnight loans to each other, has always been small and its gotten even smaller since the financial crisis, with very few players, the authors note. A recent Fed study estimated the size of the market at about $60 billion as of the end of 2012, down from $200 billion in 2007. The repo market has much larger volumes of activity – about $3 trillion, according to a New York Fed estimate. Furthermore, with so much liquidity sloshing around the system, the fed funds rate probably doesn't influence bank lending decisions as much as the IOER rate, they said. "Given the size of the [repo] market and the overall amount of bank reserves, the rates that are set on these instruments are likely to be far more important for influencing economic activity than the rate that occurs on federal funds transactions," they write in their draft. "It therefore makes sense to establish a framework that is focused on these rates."
–The new system could save taxpayers money. Before it came up with the reverse repo program, the Fed planned to use IOER as its main tool for managing short-term rates amid the flood of money in the system. But that program is only open to banks, not Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other big players in short-term funding markets. The repo facility, on the other hand, brings a much broader array of potential counterparties to the table. That increased competition means the Fed will likely be able to offer a lower interest rate than if it were only dealing with banks – lowering the cost to the Fed. That would be a better deal for taxpayers, since the Fed turns over most of its profits to the Treasury.
There's another potential benefit to making the reverse repo facility the Fed's primary policy tool that Messrs. Sack and Gagnon do not list: Better optics. Under the IOER-only arrangement, the Fed planned to raise IOER to incentivize banks to keep money at the Fed. That raised a potential political problem for the Fed, risking headlines that the central bank was paying billions to unpopular banks. A framework with the repo facility at the center means that grandma's money market fund will be in line for a payout as well. Alternately, the repo system could be so confusing no one can make much political hay out of it. "The concept sounds convoluted enough that members of Congress won't understand them," said Axel Merk, head of Merk Investments.


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Tour of Homes showcases Mills River traditions
Published: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 6:36 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 6:36 p.m.
From a Norman Rockwell wonderland to Mr. and Mrs. Claus, the Mills River Holiday Tour of Homes will offer attendees a taste of local Christmas traditions Sunday.
Holiday Tour of Homes
Mills River Holiday Tour of Homes will be held from 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets are $12 and are availible through Saturday at noon at Valley Ag, The Mills River Branch Library, WHKP Radio Station and Cup of Joe.
Friends of the Mills River Library is hosting the tour from 1 until 5 p.m., featuring seven homes, bed and breakfasts and Mills River Wealth Management.
Acorn Bed and Breakfast owner Gene Wyatt said being a part of the tour makes him feel like a part of the community and not just a resident.
"It's the excitement of letting people see my enjoyment, I guess, because I am quite into the holidays," Wyatt said. "I really just love Christmas."
Wyatt begins decorating for Christmas the day after Thanksgiving and said he's very traditional in that sense.
"I have a total of 20 trees that are either outside or sitting around," he said. "I worked for a cruise line and I was to do all of the purchasing for Christmas, so I got into the spirit down in Florida, and then when I moved up here, I started with one tree."
Once the bed and breakfast opened six years ago, Wyatt decided he needed a tree for every room. There is now a Disney tree, a Carolina tree, garden tree and many more.
"It's just a happy time of the season for me, bringing back memories of my family and how we had our Christmas, and it was a family affair, decorating together and having a tree together," Wyatt said. "The whole meaning of Christmas with the decorations and the lights — I am still sort of a kid there."
The Brittain home tour has been passed down through four generations of the Brittian family.
"The house was built in 1840 and it was actually built by two of the Johnson brothers. Then in the 20s it became the Bittain house," owner Betty Donoho said. "We celebrate all of the holidays there as a family and just try to keep it active and alive."
Donoho said she can remember as a young child in 1942 when the family first installed an indoor bathroom, electricity and running water.
"I mean, we were really mountain people; we had no modern convince when I was growing up," Donoho said. "By the time I was 8 or 9, I remember when we got the hot-water heater put in behind the stove ... we thought we were really uptown."
When Donoho was growing up, her father would dress up as Santa Claus for the holidays. To keep the tradition alive, men in the family have been dressing up for the last 30 years.
This year, Joe and Linda Brittain will be dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Claus to welcome those on the holiday tour to the Brittain family home.
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Holiday Inn Express of Campbellsville has been re-launched, according to The Mumford Co., a real estate brokerage firm that represented Ahlan Wasahlan Hospitality in the sale of the Holiday Inn Express of Campbellsville to R&R Hospitality.
Amedisys Home Health Care of Campbellsville, a part of Amedisys Inc., a leading home health care and hospice services company, has announced that it is providing personal emergency response systems for its home care patients.
The PERS devices will be provided free while the patient is under Amedisys care. Upon discharge from the Amedisys home care services, the patient will have the opportunity to continue the service by paying a market-rate fee directly to the service provider.
Taylor Regional Hospital recently reached a milestone in the construction of its surgical center addition by completing the steel structure portion of the new facility.
To commemorate reaching this milestone, Wehr Constructors, general contractor for the project, hosted an official "topping off" ceremony on Friday, Sept. 16, at the site of the new building.
Bryan E. Bennett PSC has opened a new practice in downtown Campbellsville. His office is located at 111 East Main St.
Bennett represents clients in the Campbellsville and surrounding area.
He offers services in personal injury, auto accidents, divorce, estate planning and oil and gas leases.
Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services are available in Spanish and Portuguese.
Mira Bella Salon and owner Ginny Olbers announces the addition of hair stylist Becky Spurling to the staff.
Spurling is a cut and color specialist who comes to Mira Bella as a gifted professional stylist that can give you the style and look you've always wanted.
Walk-ins are now welcome at Mira Bella, which is located at 101 Laura Sue Humphress Drive next to Farm Bureau.
Chick-fil-A Express celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting recently. Larry Hayes, center, secretary for the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development, cut the Campbellsville University Chick-fil-A Express ribbon along with Dr. Michael V. Carter, CU president, who is speaking.
Marsha Kessler has passed the Kentucky Real Estate License exam and received her sales associate license.
Kessler will join her father, John Kessler, at Kessler Auction & Realty Co. in Campbellsville.
Kessler, 18, is the daughter of John and Julie Kessler of Campbellsville and a 2011 graduate of Taylor County High School. She attends Campbellsville University, where she is majoring in secondary education with an emphasis in math.
Active Day of Campbellsville is celebrating Adult Day Services Week this week.
The week is designed to raise awareness of availability and accessibility of adult day programs nationwide. This year's theme is "Adult Day Services ... Building and Supporting Communities."
Adult day services are designed to meet the needs of adults with functional or cognitive impairments through an individual plan of care. Active Day of Campbellsville provides health services, meals, transportation and therapeutic activities in a safe and structured environment.
McDonald's in Campbellsville has launched a new Happy Meal in support of the company's recently announced "Commitments to Offer Improved Nutrition Choice," which strive to help customers — especially children and families — make nutrition-minded choices, whether visiting McDonald's or elsewhere.
Taylor County is among the first markets to receive the redesigned Happy Meal after local stores participated as a test-market for the nation-wide launch. McDonald's Restaurants in the area began testing the new Happy Meal last year.
Kentucky was recently recognized as the distinguished 2011 "state of the year" by the National Energy Education Development Project for its state energy education program.
The state's program is partnered with the Louisville Gas and Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities Co. Children's Energy Education Program to help incorporate energy education into local schools.
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Board: Avon Town Council, Oct. 23 regular meeting.
Present: Todd Goulding, Dave Dantas, Amy Phillips, Rich Carroll, Kristi Ferraro, Chris Evans, Buz Reynolds.
Issue: Resolution of support for the Eagle River Fire Protection District's ballot issue seeking a tax increase.
Who they talked to: District board members John McCaulley and Jennifer Cartmell-Hays, who explained a bit about the tax proposal. They told council members that the proposal would raise enough money to bring the district's revenues back to 2010 levels.
Without the increase, supporters say the district's revenues will drop to the point that two of the four operating stations would have be closed permanently.
Carroll said he's troubled by the idea of raising taxes, but the idea of permanently closing two stations is "unacceptable."
Rather than face a "threat to health and safety," Carroll said he'll choose the tax increase. Most of the rest of the council agreed.
How they voted: 6-1 to approve, with Dantas opposed.
Issue: A resolution supporting the nearly-complete Eagle Valley Land Exchange.
Who they talked to: Eagle Valley Open Space Coordinator Toby Sprunk.
Sprunk said the Eagle County commissioners are set to give final approval Oct. 30 to that portion of the exchange, a complex deal that involves property and money from the town, the county, the Colorado State Land Board, the U.S. Forest Service and the Colorado Department of Transportation. The town of Avon several years ago pledged roughly $1 million for the project.
The exchange affects property from Edwards to Dowd Junction, and will bring Forest Service property between Wildridge and Singletree into the town.
"This is the most complicated exchange I've ever been a part of," Spunk said.
With an early-November deadline looming to get the deal done, Sprunk said he's optimistic all the parties will get their work done in time. If they don't the lengthy federal process starts over again.
How they voted: 7-0 to approve.
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"Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure," the third film in the 2013-2014 Leach Theatre Family Film Series, will show at Missouri University of Science and Technology later this month.
The film will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Leach Theatre in Missouri S&T's Castleman Hall, located at 10th and Main streets in Rolla. Tickets are $3 each and will be available for purchase at the Leach Theatre box office starting at 10 a.m. the day of show.
"Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure," the sequel to the 2008 film "Tinker Bell," was released by Walt Disney Studios in 2009.
Lunch, including a main dish, side and drink, will be available for purchase for $3 in the lobby of Leach Theatre after the film. A special craft project will be available for $1. Other crafts and coloring sheets will be available for free.
For more information, visit leachtheatre.mst.edu or call 573-341-4219.
Next in the Family Film Series is Disney's "Prep and Landing" followed by Santa's Workshop Saturday Dec. 7.
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Kids' Choice Sports 2014 (8 p.m., Nickelodeon): The inaugural awards show hosted by Michael Strahan is for anyone who's got game. It's expected to be one big, slimy celebration.
"Rush" (9 p.m., USA): In this offbeat new medical show, Tom Ellis plays a brilliant doctor who attempts to remove all traces of empathy when dealing with his patients. So, he's a renegade who will do any job for cash up front.
"Married" (10 p.m., FX): This hilarious new comedy is about being miserably in love. Nat Faxon and Judy Greer shine as a husband and wife who can barely recall what life was like before kids, debt and everyday hassles rained on their romance.
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scrap 1
1A small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used: I scribbled her address on a scrap of paper scraps of information
More example sentences
- All of the Security Council resolutions and condemnations would still be issued and still be ignored, scraps of paper amounting to nothing.
- The room fell temporarily silent as the three pieced together all scraps of information.
- He always had a treat for me; a piece of lard, scraps of smoked fish or ham served with a bright smile and a pat on the head.
1.1 (scraps) Bits of uneaten food left after a meal, especially when fed to animals: he filled Sammy's bowls with fresh water and scraps
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- Never leave any food, even leftover scraps or candy bars, around your tent or campfire.
- For the raccoons, he left food scraps in a hubcap dish leashed by chain to a tree so the animals wouldn't drag it under the cottage.
- Remember, baits will only be effective if there is no other accessible food around, for example dirty dishes, food scraps.
leftovers, leavings, crumbs, scrapings, remains, remnants, residue, odds and ends, bits and pieces
1.2Used to emphasize the lack or smallness of something: there was not a scrap of aggression in him every scrap of green land is up for grabs by development
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- No amount of festive tips on the perfect table centrepiece or how to wrap an awkwardly-shaped present will make a scrap of difference.
- Without a scrap of make-up, the chocolate-box prettiness is still there: the clear turquoise eyes, creamy skin and chiselled bone structure are luminous.
- So you have an ethics officer in a department or corporation, but no one will take a scrap of notice of them.
1.3 informal A small person or animal, especially one regarded with affection or sympathy: poor little scrap, she's too hot in that coat
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- She first spotted him asleep on the floor of an Indian Aids orphanage, a tiny scrap dressed only in a T-shirt.
1.4A particularly small thing of its kind: she was wearing a short black skirt and a tiny scrap of a top
More example sentences
- Is he referring to the big part where they're growing opium and selling it for weapons, or the tiny scrap our guy holds with a lot of help from our guns?
- Maybe that's why everyone has taken the news to heart - she's such a scrap of a thing that we greet her illness not unlike the wounding of a tiny bird.
2 (also scrap metal) Discarded metal for reprocessing: the steamer was eventually sold for scrap
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- If all else fails, the cylinders can be recycled as scrap metal at your local metal yard.
- Speer said he was unaware that soldiers were searching landfills for scrap metal and discarded glass.
- Undaunted, he used his welding skills to sculpt an emu from scrap metal and when it sold for £200 he was launched on a new career.
2.1 [often as modifier] Any waste articles or discarded material, especially that which can be put to another purpose: we're burning scrap lumber
More example sentences
- Once you find out they don't fit as planned, prepare to wedge some scrap pieces of material to fill the gaps.
- 'The event also involved sleeping outside in a 'refugee camp' built out of scrap materials.'
- We have worked with a lot of scrap materials, which we have now painted up.
verb (scraps, scrapping, scrapped)[with object]
1Discard or remove from service (a retired, old, or inoperative vehicle, vessel, or machine), especially so as to convert it to scrap metal: the decision was made to scrap the entire fleet
More example sentences
- Fishermen who want to trade up and buy a bigger boat usually scrap their existing vessel and buy extra tonnage from the market.
- I have found after discussions with the dealer that a lot of these old machines are scrapped and thrown out as a profit can no longer be made from them.
- The one-dimensional approach of the Commission's proposals in terms of retraining fishermen and scrapping vessels will destroy fishing communities.
throw away, throw out, dispose of, get rid of, toss out, throw on the scrapheap, discard, remove, dispense with, lose, decommission, recycle, break up, demolish
1.1Abolish or cancel (something, especially a plan, policy, or law) that is now regarded as unnecessary, unwanted, or unsuitable: the station scrapped plans to televise the contest live
More example sentences
- Cumbrian gamekeepers and stalkers have embraced Government plans to scrap archaic laws stopping the sale of game all year round.
- Plans to scrap laws which allow parents and patients to sue for billions of pounds worth of compensation were being unveiled by the Tories today.
- Passengers who were expecting to fly buzz routes in April will have to abandon their plans as its new owner Ryanair plans to scrap the schedule.
abandon, drop, abolish, withdraw, throw out, do away with, put an end to, cancel, ax, jettison
Late Middle English (as a plural noun denoting fragments of uneaten food): from Old Norse skrap 'scraps'; related to skrapa 'to scrape'. The verb dates from the late 19th century.
Words that rhyme with scrapbap, cap, chap, clap, dap, entrap, enwrap, flap, frap, gap, giftwrap, hap, knap, lap, Lapp, map, nap, nappe, pap, rap, sap, schappe, slap, snap, strap, tap, trap, wrap, yap, zap
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scrap 2
A fight or quarrel, especially a minor or spontaneous one.
Example sentences
- At the end of a minor classic of a scrap, the judges could barely separate the two fighters.
- 'On days like this you have to play the elements as well as the opposition, which is why it was a bit of a scrap and fight,' said the manager.
- At his unhappiest when forced into a scrap, O'Sullivan fought back to go in at the interval all square, but his poor form continued and Henry claimed a deserved win.
quarrel, argument, row, fight, disagreement, difference of opinion, falling-out, blowup, dispute, squabble, contretemps, clash, altercation, brawl, tussle, conflict, shouting match
verb (scraps, scrapping, scrapped)[no object]
1Engage in a minor fight or quarrel.
Example sentences
- At 6-foot-7 and 250 pounds, the giant enjoys giving his team momentum boosts by scrapping with defenders.
- In fact, the colony of 3,000 seals is pupping now: weaning their fluffy young, scrapping with their sisters and chasing off marauding bulls keen to get them pregnant again.
- It turns out that it was BNP officials he was scrapping with.
1.1Compete fiercely: the talk-show producers are scrapping for similar audiences
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- Inevitably, though, the increased production means everyone will be scrapping for profits as competition heats up.
- Confirmation of Webber's move will trigger another frenzy of deal-making as drivers scrap for the last few available places on the grid.
- Frankly, they'll both be awesome this year - lots of competitive fast bikes scrapping for wins.
- Example sentences
- The Democratic Party is seen as soft and welfare friendly to small town scrappers who feel they've had to fight for all they had.
- There's no doubt the Aussies are better scrappers than most of the other teams and that's seen them in good stead so far.
- You respected him as an unbelievable scrapper with a never-say-die ferocity to play every match as if it was his last.
Late 17th century (as a noun in the sense 'sinister plot, scheme'): perhaps from the noun scrape.
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SNOWMASS VILLAGE - Watch out: There's a killer on the loose in Snowmass Village. Or at least there will be a fictional one when the cast and crew of the psychological horror movie "Wichita" arrive for shooting in January.
"Wichita" is the first feature film for University of Southern California film school grads Matthew Ward, Justyn Ah Chong and Yaniv Elani. Because of the independent nature of their film, they're hoping to work with local businesses and to hire Valley residents as extras and possibly two speaking roles.
"Our No. 1 goal is to get the community behind us," said co-producer Elani.
The film is in the same vein as movies such as "The Blair Witch Project" - that movie's star Joshua Leonard is playing the lead - and "Cloverfield," using camera angles and shots that look like someone found footage of something that already happened. The characters are writers of a television show sent to a mountain home for a staff retreat. Like "The Shining," cabin fever eventually sets in, and "everybody ends up going crazy," Elani said.
Most of the film will be shot inside Ward's Snowmass residence, but exterior shots will include the Snowmass Center and the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport. Those scenes are where they might need extras, but they're hoping to engage the community in other ways too.
The cast and crew is expected to be staying in the area from Jan. 6-31, and as Elani put it, that's "about 3,000 meals we gotta get from somewhere." They're hoping local businesses can help them out with food, transportation and other needs, and they want to show Valley company names and locations in the film. They already filmed a trailer onsite with next to no budget last winter.
Elani said horror is a good genre for most first-time filmmakers, because filming in one location cuts down much of the production costs, it's universal, and they can experiment with stylization, lighting and mood.
In addition to Leonard, cast members include Karen Black, Shelley Long and Suzy Kaye. For more information and to watch the trailer, visit www.wichitathemovie.com.


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DETROIT -- On Sunday the A's will learn if their long drought of not having any position players on the American League All-Star team is over.
It's been a decade since Ramon Hernandez made the team as a catcher. Since then, it's been nothing but pitchers for the A's.
Now the A's have one player who almost certainly will be voted onto the team, third baseman Josh Donaldson, and two others who might be, left fielder Yoenis Cespedes and catcher Derek Norris.
But those aren't the only candidates from Oakland for the team. And when he was asked who he'd like to see taken from his roster, A's manager Bob Melvin deferred.
Any opinions he has he'll share with All-Star manager John Farrell in a phone call in the next day or two.
"I don't want to leave anybody off,'' Melvin said. "And I do understand how difficult (Farrell's job) is.''
Going into the last series at home against Toronto before the announcement, here's where the A's stand:
Cespedes (hamstring) and Norris (back) have been cleared by the medics to play. Freiman, also a right-hander was getting a start because Justin Verlander was on the mound.
The longtime Tigers ace is right-handed, but he's had unexpected troubled against right-handed batters this year. They are hitting .328 against him, while lefties are averaging just .243.
Freiman faced primarily lefties last year, but he got plenty of at-bats against right-handers in the minors this year, something the A's feel is important to the first baseman's long-term success. He's making his third career start against a right-hander.
It wasn't all right-handers for the A's, though, because third baseman Josh Donaldson got the day off as Melvin shook up the lineup after a couple of losses.
He hasn't pitched in the big leagues since early in the 2013 season when he needed Tommy John-style ligament replacement surgery in his left elbow.
O'Flaherty, currently on an injury rehabilitation assignment, threw one inning for Triple-A Sacramento Tuesday, getting the last two outs of the fourth inning and the first out of the fifth inning.
For more on the A's, see John Hickey's Inside the A's blog at ibabuzz.com/athletics. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/JHickey3.


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I don't know about the earlier comments about this not working. I have yet to run across a WMV file it wouldn't play. Fairly smooth integration into browsers via QuickTime.
Someone add the icon: http://www.flip4mac.com/images/0_wmv_101.jpg
DOES NOT decode a large proportion of streams. For instance, go here http://www.ed.ac.uk/explore/av/gifford/ and click the first link for the Chomsky Video (the second link is audio only).
Flip4mac pro simply states "invalid transport" as does real player (what the Univ Edinburgh recommends).
Using WMP however, results in flawless playback of the stream.
Ditto hundreds of other wmv files I've come across on the net.
Not too impressive then :(
When Microsoft answered that they had stop supporting WMP, I downloaded this app and nothing worked. I got rid. About 2 days ago i decided to give it another try so far it seems to be working.
wow its even faster than the beta!
2.1 universal released!!
might work, might not work. is a 50:50 thing. The old stand alone MS WMV player at least played, but with this one its a gamble. On my Mac Mini it works, on my PowerMac it just does not at all.
Reluctant user
the beta works well for my macbook 1.83. i'm an xmradio subscriber and wasn't able to listen to this (or NPR.org) until i installed the universal beta.
the new beta works fine on my intel MacBook
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German Chancellor Merkel Fractures Hip In Skiing Accident
Originally published on Mon January 6, 2014 7:00 am
German Chancellor Angela Merkel fractured a hip during a cross-country skiing accident in the Swiss Alps, her spokesman, Steffen Seibert, said on Monday.
He says the injury will confine the German leader to a bed for about three weeks, so Merkel has cancelled some meetings.
From Berlin, NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson sent this report for our Newscast unit:
"Seibert told reporters that the accident occurred at low speeds. He says Merkel at first thought she'd only bruised the left side of her lower back. But doctors say she suffered an 'incomplete' bone fracture that requires bed rest.
"As a result, the chancellor canceled a planned visit to Warsaw on Wednesday. And the Luxembourg prime minister called off his trip to Berlin on Thursday.
"Seibert says Merkel will still preside over government and cabinet meetings. The German parliament reconvenes next week."
USA Today reports that Merkel suffered the injury during the Christmas break, but it wasn't until she got back to Berlin that her doctors told her she had a broken hip that will need bed rest to heal.
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The Longwood Undergraduate Catalog was published in August, 2007. The Catalog and related announcements remain in effect until August 1, 2008. Longwood University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097:Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award bachelors and masters degrees. Longwood is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education; Virginia State Board of Education; National Association of Schools of Music; the undergraduate Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; the undergraduate Therapeutic Recreation Program is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association in cooperation with the American Association for Leisure and Recreation; the undergraduate Business Administration Program is accredited by AACSB - The International Association For Management Education; the Liberal Studies/Special Education 5-year Program is accredited by the National Council for Exceptional Children as are the graduate programs in Special Education; Longwood is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre. The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Accreditation documents may be viewed during normal business hours in the Office of Academic Affairs.


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Sunday, 07/24/1988
Nectar's, Burlington, VT
Set 1: Walk Away, GolgiGolgi Apparatus, Funky Bitch, Forbin'sColonel Forbin's Ascent > MockingbirdFly Famous Mockingbird, Sneakin' SallySneakin' Sally Through the Alley, Mike'sMike's Song > HydrogenI Am Hydrogen > WeekapaugWeekapaug Groove, Bold As Love
Set 2: Light UpLight Up Or Leave Me Alone, Fluffhead, La Grange, LizardsThe Lizards, AlumniAlumni Blues > LTJPLetter to Jimmy Page > AlumniAlumni Blues, On Your Way Down, Cities, BowieDavid Bowie
Set 3: TMWSIYThe Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday > Avenu Malkenu > PeachesPeaches en Regalia, JJLCJesus Just Left Chicago, McGruppMcGrupp and the Watchful Hosemasters[1] -> AntelopeRun Like an Antelope
[1] Fish on trombone.
· Moby Dick tease
Noteworthy Jams: Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley, Jesus Just Left Chicago (highly recommended), Run Like an Antelope
Average Song Gap: 5.69
Performers: Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon
Notes: Mike teased Moby Dick before On Your Way Down. McGrupp featured Fish on trombone.
Song Distribution:
4 The Man Who Stepped into Yesterday
3 Junta
3 The White Tape
1 Lawn Boy
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This show was part of the "1988 Tour."
Thank goodness for Set 3!!! TMWSIY > Avenu Malkenu is a little tentative, but then they deliver a tight and punchy Peaches En Regalia. Mike especially shines on this one. JJLC is indeed a monstrous version, with Page testifying and Trey's guitar evangelizing. McGrupp gets nice & floaty, with Fishman's awkward trombonery adding a free jazz ambience. Lilting segue into a fiery, hard-charging Antelope...and then alas the tape cuts off shortly after they drop into the reggae-fied syncopation preceding "Rye Rye Rocco."


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SANTA CLARA - Anthony Adams, who began his NFL career with the 49ers in 2003, has announced his retirement with modern-day flair: via a hilarious YouTube video.
The defensive tackle's nine-year career actually came to an end a year ago, when the Chicago Bears released him after a five-season tenure.
Drafted in the second round out of Penn State in 2003, Adams played his first four seasons with the 49ers, starting 33 of 58 games in which he appeared. He had six sacks with the 49ers -- and several instances were his helmet popped off, to which he blames on a poor-fitting helemt.
Adams' retirement sendoff was the latest video he's compiled over the years that shows off an engaging and humorous side that made him a popular figure among his 49ers and Bears teammates.
After filing his retirement papers with the NFL on Friday, Adams told the Chicago Sun-Times: "It's kind of bittersweet, knowing that I've been playing football since I was 14 and now it's done, and I don't get to run out of a tunnel in front of 70,000 people anymore. But at the same time, I'm excited about the next chapter in my life."
Thanks to his latest YouTube artistry, Anthony Adams might soon be known as a modern-day Ansel Adams.


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The Danze D560944T is 3 1/8" square on the flange and the projection is 3 7/16".
What are the dimensions for this product?
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The Danze D560944T is just a volume control. Meaning it does not control temperature, only pressure. The rough-in required is model D135300BT.
Does the Danze D560944T Single Handle Volume Control Trim from the Sirius Collection Control hot & cold as well as water volumn? What is the correct Rough in valve needed?
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Brianna Rodriguez, Oak Ridge Intermediate teacher, was named this week's Teacher of the Week. Teacher of the Week is sponsored by the Smith Law Firm and recognizes individuals for outstanding work with our students. Rodriguez was nominated by her administration and recognized for the positive relationships she builds with her students as well as the engaging lessons she designs. She is a Laker graduate and in her first year of teaching. Congratulations and thank you for your contributions.
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SANTA CLARA -- Justin Smith looked like good ol' Justin Smith again as he raced toward Colin Kaepernick in the 49ers' first practice of training camp.
Gone was the cumbersome arm brace Smith required late last season for a partially torn triceps, an injury that hindered not only him but also the defense's worth.
Don't worry, Smith pulled up before hitting Kaepernick in Thursday's debut practice. But the sight of Smith practicing again bodes well for this season's prospects.
"We don't have a lot more time, so I'm ready to go, and it feels great," the defensive lineman said in declaring his left arm 100 percent recovered from offseason surgery.
Lining up next to Smith with Thursday's first-team defense was outside linebacker Aldon Smith, who also looks recovered from offseason surgery, on a torn labrum.
Now the 49ers just need to keep that Smith tandem at full strength heading into their NFC title defense that opens Sept. 8 against the Green Bay Packers.
"Some years you're going to have more injuries, some years you're going to have less injuries," Justin Smith said. "It's football. People are jumping into each other. That kind of stuff is going to happen, but I hope it doesn't happen this year."
Smith started 185 consecutive games before sustaining his arm injury during a Dec. 16 win at New England. After missing the next two games, he returned for the playoffs, but with less impact than his usual All-Pro form.
To make sure the defense doesn't have a repeat of its postseason struggles, Smith said defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wants his unit to "get back to basics" to clean things up this camp.
Smith conceded he'll miss lining up next to Isaac Sopoaga, who's now on the Eagles, but that the 49ers have capable replacements in Glenn Dorsey and Ian Williams.
Rather than angle for Crabtree's old starting spot, Williams defended the depth of the receivers' unit and said he's willing to platoon, if needed. "Losing 15 (Crabtree's number) definitely is going to hurt, but we're going to have to pick up the slack," Williams said. "We have the depth and talent to do it."
For more on the 49ers, see Cam Inman's Hot Read blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/CamInman.
49ers Chat Monday
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OK, but what are the legal ramifications, if any, for using these audio files in a commercial game? You state royalty-free, but are they for sure? Are they remakes of some original sounds or are they the real things "remastered"? Just curious.
OK, but what are the legal ramifications, if any, for using these audio files in a commercial game? You state royalty-free, but are they for sure? Are they remakes of some original sounds or are they the real things "remastered"? Just curious.
Yep, royalty-free. Use them however you want. The sounds aren't remakes of any particular videogame sound effects. Mostly, they are recreations of real (or otherwise useful) sounds, using synthesis. There's a wide variety of sounds in the pack (see the description) as well as the usual collection/scoring effects.
Well curated high quality bundle of 8 bit sounds. If you are a content creator, I would consider this a mandatory addition to your arsenal of stock elements. For $30, this is a great value. At pond5 a decent 8bit SFX can cost up to 4 dollars a pop, and they don't sound nearly as authentic.
I bought this to add a little digital texture to a film sound design project; the results were much better than expected.
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Developing chemically defined (CD) media suited for multiple Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell lines can be a challenging and extensive process because of the complexity of cellular metabolism and the associated phenotypic variations observed in cell lines, even when derived from the same parental cell line. In this article, we present certain systematic approaches to develop CD cell culture media. Two feed media development applications have been explored, each with distinct goals. First, a systematic approach was used to develop a platform CD feed medium, which can be used for many antibody producing CHO cell lines without any major cell line-specific optimization. Second, an iterative optimization approach was applied to develop an enriched feed media tailored to individual cell lines, to achieve higher titers.
Historically, bovine serum had been a popular supplement in cell culture media because it improves cell growth and productivity. Regulatory agencies have encouraged the industry to avoid animal-derived supplements to mitigate the risk of introducing adventitious agents such as viruses and prions.4,5 Protein hydrolysates, which can provide similar benefits as serum, can be animal-derived from bovine milk or tissues, or non-animal–derived from yeast, cotton seed, soy, wheat, or other plant sources. Some disadvantages of hydrolysates include lot-to-lot variability leading to process and product inconsistencies. The undefined chemical composition of hydrolysates can lead to challenges in process understanding, making further medium optimization difficult.6 Therefore, many biopharmaceutical companies are transitioning to CD media formulations and a few vendors now also offer CD basal and feed media.7 We observed that the current version of our peptone-containing media, when used with most cell lines, lead to robust cell culture performance at different scales and generated titers greater than 1 g/L for most of our in-house cell lines. After removing the peptone from our platform feed medium, a systematic approach was applied to develop a suitable CD platform feed medium. An iterative optimization approach was then applied to develop enhanced feeds tailored to individual cell lines to achieve higher titers.


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STOCKTON - Authorities had little information to work with after a 28-year-old man was shot several times in the 600 block of East Oak Street shortly after 8:15 p.m. Friday night.
The victim told police he was walking in the hallway of his apartment complex when he was approached by another man. The man pointed a gun at the victim and fired a number of shots, striking the victim several times, police said.
The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. The victim said he could not describe the shooter, police said.
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No children hurt in school bus crash in Tuscaloosa
Published: Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, October 11, 2013 at 10:03 p.m.
No children were injured when a school bus heading to the Tuscaloosa YMCA crashed on the interstate Friday afternoon.
The driver told Tuscaloosa Fire and Rescue firefighters that she lost control of the bus due to a mechanical failure, said department spokesman EMS Chief Travis Parker. She lost the ability to steer, she told them, and the vehicle spun on the road near the McFarland Boulevard exit of Interstate 20/59 at 4 p.m.
The YMCA sent another bus to take the children to the main branch downtown for an after-school program, Parker said. Interstate traffic was stopped while the bus was towed.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Homemade Hot Dog Buns (Is it picnic season yet?)
I've come to the conclusion that success in baking bread demands the use of quality ingredients. Those who are seasoned bakers may perhaps have acquired the skill and technique to compensate for lesser-quality flours, but I really think we amateurs need to stick to the tried-and-true. When I was turned on to King Arthur flours, I experienced immediate success. (thanks again Bob and Lynn.. I've been officially diagnosed with OCBD.. Obsessive Chronic Baking Disorder) My very first loaves were both beautiful and tasty (what else is necessary?) Since that time I've repeated my success and have now moved on to trying other recipes... as well as branching out from bread loaves into buns. The hamburger buns were a piece of cake to make, but I'll admit that these hot dog buns took me two tries to get right. It wasn't the fault of the ingredients, it was my fault for not knowing how to shape them. Once I researched that, I was good to go.
Homemade Hotdog Buns (yeah, they're gonna be killer brat buns too this summer)
1 cup warm skim milk (100-110 degrees)
2 tsp active dry yeast
3 Tbsp honey
3 Tbsp oil
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 Tbsp vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 cups King Arthur unbleached bread flour
1 1/2 cups King Arthur unbleached white whole wheat flour
Combine honey and warm milk in bowl of mixer with dough hook attachment. Sprinkle yeast over milk and let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly. Add in oil, salt, wheat gluten, and flours. Mix on low speed until flour is incorporated then increase speed just a bit and knead for 8 minutes. Turn dough into greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled (1-2 hours, depending on room conditions) Punch dough down, then turn onto lightly floured working surface and pat into a ball. Divide and shape dough into twelve small balls, cover with a clean towel and let rest for 5-10 minutes. With rolling pin, roll each ball into a flattened rectangle. Starting with one long side, fold inward toward middle. Repeat with the other long side. Then wrap and fold inward again. Tuck the ends under and place seam side down on greased baking sheet. Cover loosely with a clean towel and allow buns to rise for 1- 1 1/2 hours. Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 15-17 minutes.
4 comments:
- Bob said...
I know, Iknow, our Blogger page says I'm gone til sometime in May, now actually til early June. I just couldn't resist commenting the OCBD. LOLOLOL!!! I think Lynn would agree that pizza doughs are far more forgiving in regards to the ingredients. The dough can made ahead of time in bulk and then divided up and frozen for quick pizza meals.
I have to confess I miss commenting your blogs, please note I didn't say reading them ALL, lol.
Take care Mags, Bob from both.
- March 18, 2009 at 11:10 PM
- Mags said...
LOL... what can I say.... you've created a dough monster.
Hope you and Lynn are both doing OK. Take care.
- March 18, 2009 at 11:32 PM
- LeighSabey said...
Wow, these were absolutely incredible! I love the fact that you used 50% whole wheat. My only problem was that I couldn't figure out how to shape the buns...I ended up rolling them out to a 6" x 4" rectangle and then rolling them up starting with a long side. They looked OK but were a bit higher in the middle, and I bet your directions would avoid that, if I could just figure it out! All-in-all, delicious recipe, THANK YOU! I will never buy hot dog buns again!
- May 26, 2009 at 10:15 PM
- Mags said...
Glad you enjoyed them Leigh. If you follow the link in the post it'll take you to the website that helped me learn how to shape the buns. Also, I'm sure we'll both get better at shaping them the more often we make them. Thanks for commenting!
- May 27, 2009 at 5:55 AM


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Ah, my poor cat! I felt rather than heard her yowl over the quiet after-dinner conversation in the living room. Throwing open the door that separated the sanctum of our rooms from the public part of the house, I found her writhing on the floor in what appeared to be boisterous play but upon closer inspection was sheer panic. I knew I must get that collar off. I plunged in, mumbling soothing words while frantically searching for the buckle that would undo the ill-fated collar. The cat lashed out, all pointy claws and teeth. I grabbed some towels from the linen closet in an attempt to still her enough to remove the collar, but those I had were too small to cover my hands effectively.
Noises from our quarters worried our guests. Distracted by the arduous task of subduing the cat, I was startled to find one of our guests working beside me. More mindful of the scratches he'd receive than my own, I dashed to find a larger towel. Before I got back, however, the collar was off - whether through our guest's efforts or through the cat's luck, I do not know. Unbelled at last, the cat calmly preened herself as if nothing had happened. Life returned to normal - at least, until the numerous little gashes she'd torn on our arms started stinging.
Such hospitality, I thought, to make one of our guests suffer this! I had no time to blush. My mother took charge of the situation, sending me to retrieve some antiseptic from the bathroom cabinet and showing our guest the kitchen sink. I fetched the antiseptic and some cotton buds and offered them to our guest. I was ashamed to see my cat had drawn blood, and mumbled pathetic excuses for my cat's behavior. He cleaned his hands with good nature and grace, assuring me that he was fine. Then it was time to examine the scratches all over my own hands. I was not sure what to do, but he helped me spread the antiseptic over the fresh wounds.
Perhaps it is true that no matter how small a crisis is - like a too-clever cat needing rescuing from an evil collar) - it can still reveal something unexpected and wonderful about a person's character. Times like this test us, and he has shown himself a remarkable friend - quick to aid and good-natured even in suffering. If these moments form the mosaic of friendship, this jagged piece is one that I am happy to have.
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DARTMOUTH — As the holiday break comes to a close, the Dartmouth YMCA encourages parents looking for safe, educational and fun activities outside the classroom to take advantage of its afterschool programs. The Dartmouth YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, and a pioneer in afterschool programs, offers quality afterschool offerings to help youth learn, grow and thrive.
According to the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness advocacy organization, 15.1 million children in the United States are left unsupervised after 3 p.m. In Massachusetts, 26% of children are left alone and responsible for taking care of themselves.
"At the Dartmouth YMCA, we are committed to nurturing the potential of every child and teen," said Samantha Fagundes, program director, Dartmouth YMCA. "We believe all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. In our afterschool programs, hundreds of youth are cultivating values, skills and relationships, and have an extra support system that encourages them to achieve success."
Combining play with academics, YMCA afterschool programs promote creativity, a love for learning, social and emotional development and character building in a safe and nurturing environment with caring adults.
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Religion and science sitting in a tree, c-o-o-p-e-r-a-t-i-n-g AUG 24 2009
Writing in the New York Times this weekend, Robert Wright attempts to reconcile religion and science. The middle ground is the "built-in" moral sense of our universe, in that the universe builds and rewards organisms that cooperate with one another.
I bring good news! These two warring groups have more in common than they realize. And, no, it isn't just that they're both wrong. It's that they're wrong for the same reason. Oddly, an underestimation of natural selection's creative power clouds the vision not just of the intensely religious but also of the militantly atheistic.
If both groups were to truly accept that power, the landscape might look different. Believers could scale back their conception of God's role in creation, and atheists could accept that some notions of "higher purpose" are compatible with scientific materialism. And the two might learn to get along.
This is essentially the subject of the last chapter or two of Wright's The Evolution of God, the only part of this excellent book that I didn't quite buy into, even though I've been thinking about his conclusion quite a bit since finishing the book.


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