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Hundreds of police and soldiers have been deployed by the government to Tacloban – the central Philippine city probably worst ravaged by super-typhoon Haiyan – amid reports of widespread looting, a police spokesman said Monday.
Around 700 police officers from around the country have been brought to Tacloban to ensure law and order, as residents – struggling to survive after the disaster – ransacked shops for food, water and other materials, said Police Col. Wilben Mayor.
The re-enforcements are part of a "show of force" promised by President Benigno Aquino III during a televised address to the nation on Sunday.
To discourage people "who might be into this looting," Mr. Aquino said he would deploy a special forces battalion and also parade armored personnel carriers in the streets.
Supertyphoon Haiyan swept through much of central Philippines between Friday and Saturday, unleashing gale-force winds and drumming up 15-foot-high storm surges that destroyed houses and killed hundreds.
Since then, many employees, including police, haven't been reporting to duty in Tacloban, said Mr. Aquino, noting that many were apparently also victims of Haiyan. To allow the government to carry out relief and reconstruction efforts more quickly, the president said on Sunday that the city would be placed under a state of emergency.
The latest official death count, which has been slowed by disrupted communications, puts the number killed at 255, but the Red Cross said the number could reach at least 1,200.
Some of the hardest-hit areas have been cut off from aid since the storm made landfall, sparking anger among residents and forcing desperate victims to turn to looting.
Aside from shops, unidentified men have also reportedly attacked Red Cross trucks and snatched relief goods, according to aid staff.
With the situation in Tacloban growing tense, Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, spokesman for the Philippine Armed Forces, called on affected residents to be patient with the government's relief and rescue efforts, and to cooperate with security forces to ensure order.
Mr. Aquino has also appealed for calm by asking urging an anxious public not to exaggerate the number of dead.
Lt. Col. Zagala said aside from providing security, the military would assist in clearing roads to hasten relief and rescue operations.
The U.S. is also offering assistance. On Sunday around 90 marines from the U.S base in Okinawa flew in to provide backup and support.


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- Feb 14:
- Yosemite National Park drops plans to ban bike and raft rentals
- Jul 9:
- Controversial plan to ban Yosemite Valley bike rentals, raft rentals, ice rink could change, parks director says
- Apr 25:
- Merced River Plan: Park Service proposal provides a sustainable future for Yosemite
- Mar 29:
- How to comment on Yosemite's Merced River Plan
- Mar 21:
- Yosemite National Park may ban horse, bike and raft rentals, and remove ice rink and pools
The brilliance of our national park system lies in its dual mission to preserve public lands and allow recreation in ways that leave those lands "unimpaired," as Congress declared in 1916. Yet, that language also raises a dilemma: how to balance two opposing goals.
A new proposal to chart Yosemite National Park's future is generally good, but it takes away a few too many opportunities to have fun. The park service should tweak the plan. If it doesn't, Congress should get involved.
The 2,500-page Merced River Plan released in January is the result of a lawsuit charging the National Park Service with doing too little to preserve the river, which is protected by federal law. Much of the plan will please conservationists and visitors. It will restore meadows, ease traffic, add campsites, improve parking and continue to limit tourism on busy days. But it goes too far in trying to comply with a 2008 federal appeals court ruling that the park service hadn't shown how some amenities "protect and enhance" the river.
On the advice of park service lawyers, it recommends eliminating services like raft, bike and horse rentals; tearing out the swimming pools at the Ahwahnee Hotel and Yosemite Lodge; removing the Curry Village ice rink and an art center and demolishing the 1928 Sugar Pine Bridge behind the Ahwahnee, which is recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation but impedes the flow of the river.
Much of this is subjective; one person's outdoor recreation is another's environmental destruction. Most of these things wouldn't be built today. But the park shouldn't be taking away the fun. Many of these features are part of park history and have a negligible effect on the land. Generations of families have made memories skating and rafting in the shadow of Half Dome, forging a connection to Yosemite that lasts a lifetime and builds support for parks. The pools keep kids cool on spring days when the river is unsafe for swimming. And it's ridiculous to get rid of bike rentals. Cycling is an ideal, nonpolluting way to see the park.
The park service is considering modifying the plan. Self-service bike-rental kiosks could reduce the footprint of the service. The rink could be replaced with a seasonal one in a parking lot. And the National Trust is asking for engineering improvements to the bridge before a decision is made on demolition.
But the park service's options may be limited by the need to satisfy the court's judgment. U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, whose district includes Yosemite, says he'll try to block the changes through legislation. If that becomes necessary, Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, rarely on the same side as McClintock, should join him.
Nearly 100 years after the creation of the national parks, Yosemite may need Congress' help navigating its dual mission. Some common sense would do the trick.

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The program includes the following components, each an independent entity:
Honors 101-102, 261-262, 361-362, 461-462. (See under Honors in Course Offerings.)
Student Summer Research Program: Research grants awarded to rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors who show exceptional promise as independent researchers. Application is made to the Honors Council.
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In the spring of their junior year a group of men is selected to be Senior Fellows for the following year. These men must demonstrate the maturity, intellectual competence, and imaginative curiosity to warrant their pursuit of a program of independent study contributing to their own enrichment and that of the College. The Fellows are permitted the maximum amount of freedom consonant with the satisfactory development and completion of their personal projects. That freedom can include the waiving of conventional upper-division requirements in the Fellow's major or majors, though applicants for the Senior Fellowship must complete all core requirements in the curriculum. The strongest applicants for the Senior Fellowship will have completed most, if not all, such requirements by the end of the junior year. Each Senior Fellow will work closely with an advisor in executing his program of study. The essence of the Senior Fellowship program is responsible individualism. Within a reasonable academic framework, the student is offered an unexcelled opportunity for personal intellectual fulfillment.
The Council provides general supervision of all programs and may prescribe certain requirements for the Fellows. Also, the Council must certify at year's end that the program of study undertaken has been successfully completed.
Members of the junior class may become candidates for Senior Fellowships by individual application or on nomination by any member of the faculty. Each candidate must file his application with the Director of the Honors Program, Professor J. Vitale, during the first few weeks of the second semester. Senior Fellows pay full tuition.
Inaugurated in 1997, the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest oversees campus-wide efforts to prepare students, alumni, and the people of Southside Virginia to be informed citizens and effective leaders.
The James Madison Program in Public Service
One of the programs of the Wilson Center is the James Madison Public Service Certificate Program for students interested in careers in government. Those who successfully complete the Minor receive the Public Service Certificate and have their participation noted on their transcripts. Full-time students who wish to participate in this program must apply for admission in their sophomore year. If admitted, they are required to complete Interdisciplinary Studies 375 by the end of their junior year. Beginning in the fall of their junior year, students are urged to enroll in special one-hour "lab" classes (INDS 377-380) that are offered each semester. The other courses required for the Minor are Interdisciplinary Studies 395 (Public Service Internship Research Project), and at least three of the following (but no more than two from any one department): (1) Economics 208; (2) Economics 231; (3) Economics 402 or Government and Foreign Affairs 231; (4) Interdisciplinary Studies 440, 465; (5) Philosophy 314 or Religion 225; (6) Government and Foreign Affairs 230 or 333; (7) Government and Foreign Affairs 332; (8) Psychology 306; (9) Psychology 310; and (10) Rhetoric 210. In extraordinary circumstances, a student whose project can better be accomplished through pure research can petition the Public Service Program Committee to pursue research in the place of Interdisciplinary Studies 395.
Students enrolled in the certificate program are expected to engage in community service activities either as participants in the "Good Men, Good Citizens" program or through association with organizations such as Habitat For Humanity. Finally, completion of the certificate requires satisfaction of the requirements of the Society of '91 leadership program that falls under the Dean of Students' Office or participation in the annual leadership workshops offered by the Wilson Center for Leadership in the Public Interest.
Second-semester sophomores who wish to be considered for participation in the certificate program should have a GPA of at least 2.7 and must submit an application, including an essay, to the Director of the Public Service Program, Professor David E. Marion of the Department of Government and Foreign Affairs, by the Friday following Spring Break. For additional information, students should contact Professor Marion.
Military Leadership and National Security Studies Track
The Military Leadership and National Security Studies track in the public service program is designed for students who are interested in the historical, political, cultural, ethical, and legal dimensions of national security policy as well as the place and role of the military in American society. Participation in this program should enrich the training received by students enrolled in the ROTC program or who hold positions with National Guard or Reserve units; however, students need not be in the ROTC program to participate in the certificate program, and participation in the ROTC program will not guarantee admission to the certificate program. Those who successfully complete the Minor receive the Public Service Certificate and have their participation noted on their transcripts.
Students enrolled in the program must complete one required course during each of their final three years at Hampden-Sydney College: Interdisciplinary Studies 275 (sophomore year), History 377 (junior year), and Interdisciplinary Studies 440 (senior year).
Students also must complete at least two courses from separate departments outside the major, selected from Government and Foreign Affairs 242, 342, or History 313; Government and Foreign Affairs 442; Interdisciplinary Studies 465; Rhetoric 210; Religion 225 or Philosophy 314; Religion 103; Psychology 310; English 207; and Government and Foreign Affairs 230 or Interdisciplinary Studies 375. In addition, candidates for the certificate will be expected to satisfy at least one of the following requirements: hold a student leadership position, participate in the Society of '91 Program, and/or complete an approved summer military training program.
Students who wish to be considered for participation in the Military Leadership and National Security Studies Track must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 and must submit an application to Professor Simms of the Department of History by November 1 of their sophomore year.
In addition to the College's own academic study-abroad programs, Hampden-Sydney students are eligible to participate and earn academic credits in approved foreign-study programs sponsored by other colleges or educational organizations. These programs offer a variety of opportunities for study in Europe, Central and South America, South and East Asia, and the Middle East.
Students in full-year or semester programs should have earned a minimum of 45 hours with a grade-point average of 2.5 at the time of undertaking foreign study. Ordinarily, full-year or semester programs of foreign study are approved from the second semester of the sophomore year through the junior year. Seniors wishing to study abroad during the academic year must first seek a waiver. International students must contact the Director of Global Education and Study Abroad to determine eligibility for study abroad.
Students may participate in summer programs of foreign study at any point in their academic careers as long as they are in good standing at the College and meet the requirements of the program to which they are applying.
Grades in courses taken by modern languages majors in fulfillment of their major requirement for foreign study are computed as part of their grade-point average. Grades in courses taught in a foreign country by Hampden-Sydney professors and courses offered in a program in which Hampden-Sydney College has policy-making and administrative oversight (e.g., the Virginia Program at Oxford) are also computed in the grade-point average. Hampden-Sydney students are able to transfer credit hours for all passing work with a grade of C or better completed in programs endorsed by the International Studies Committee. All other foreign-study courses are considered for transfer credit on an ad hoc basis. Any student who studies abroad is responsible for providing the Registrar's Office with transcripts of the work promptly on completion of the foreign study.
Students should make foreign-study plans in consultation with their academic advisor and the Director of Global Education and Study Abroad, Ms. Cooper. Students should contact the Office of Financial Aid to consider the impact of foreign study on their financial aid. Some financial aid may be available to eligible Hampden-Sydney students wishing to study abroad. Information about foreign-study programs is available from the Office of Global Education and Study Abroad.
To encourage and facilitate foreign study, the International Studies Committee of the Faculty approves foreign-study programs in three categories:
I. Endorsed programs: This is a select list of semester and academic-year programs chosen for their compatibility with the College's goals and curriculum, students' living and classroom status at the host institution, and the location of the programs. Students are expected to take at least one course in the language (where the dominant language is not English) and the culture of the host country. These programs are the principal foreign-study programs recommended to Hampden-Sydney students. Courses in these programs must be approved in advance by the chairs of the academic departments involved. The current listing of endorsed programs is available from the Office of Global Education and Study Abroad.
The addition of a foreign-study program to the College's list of endorsed programs requires an in-depth review by the International Studies Committee of the Faculty and subsequent approval by the Dean of the Faculty, followed by the completion of an articulation agreement with the host institution for the program. In order to allow sufficient time for this process, requests for such additions must be submitted to the International Studies Committee of the Faculty at least one full semester in advance of the desired date of participation in such a program.
II. Programs for Modern Language Majors: The Department of Modern Languages endorses certain programs for the purpose of satisfying the foreign-study requirement by its majors.
These programs are endorsed for modern language majors and are not necessarily suitable for other students. Students should consult the chair of the Department of Modern Languages about these programs.
III. Supplementary Programs: Interested students arrange individually for approval of participation in programs not specifically endorsed by the College. The burden of demonstrating that a specific program fits the College's goals and is important to the student's educational program lies with the student. Students should contact the Director of Global Education and Study Abroad for information about the process for applying to any program which is not on the current list of endorsed programs. Students must establish course equivalence with departments on an individual basis. College-administered financial aid is not available for these programs.
Each year Hampden-Sydney faculty develop May Term Abroad programs in special topics within their disciplines. These programs generally run from mid-May to mid-June and normally carry 3 to 6 hours of credit (depending on the structure of the program and the content of the courses associated with the program). Costs for these programs typically include Hampden-Sydney tuition, airfare, accommodations, some meals, ground transportation, entrance fees and tours pertinent to course content, and insurance. Past programs have included European Union Studies in France, Economics/Government and Foreign Affairs/Culture studies in Eastern Europe, Tropical Biology in Mexico, Theatre in Scotland, Language Immersion in Spain, and Area Studies in Egypt. May Term Abroad options are announced each fall, applications are accepted in December and January, and non-refundable deposit fees are due on February 1. Students in good standing at Hampden-Sydney or other colleges are eligible to participate.
Among the endorsed programs is the Virginia Program at Oxford, a six-week summer program at St. Anne's College, Oxford University. Students earn six hours of course credit studying Tudor-Stuart History and Literature the Oxford way, in small tutorials with British faculty supplemented by lectures from many of the best historians and literary scholars in England. Students from Mary Baldwin, Roanoke, and Sweet Briar Colleges, Virginia Military Institute, and Washington and Lee University also participate in the program. For more information, contact Professor Kagan of the Department of Fine Arts.
The Asian Studies minor consists of the following requirements: A minimum of eighteen hours to be chosen from at least three of the Departments of Modern Languages, History, Fine Arts, Government and Foreign Affairs, and Religion. The most typical configuration is six hours of language and twelve hours selected from at least two other disciplines, but it is also possible to do eighteen hours of coursework selected from at least three different disciplines, with a restriction of nine hours maximum in a single discipline counting towards the minor. Students electing to pursue this minor develop their course of study in consultation with their major advisor and the Asian Studies advisor, Professor Eric Dinmore.
One course is to be a three hour 495 independent study taken in one of the above disciplines. This course serves as a "capstone" experience and its product is a twenty page research paper or its equivalent. The capstone paper is evaluated by the director of the independent study and the Asian Studies advisor.
An immersion experience, approved by the Asian Studies advisor, in language study and/or cultural study is strongly recommended.
Current courses that count towards the Asian Studies minor:
Chinese 101-102: Introduction to Chinese (currently listed under Chinese 185)
Chinese 201-202: Intermediate Chinese (currently listed under Chinese 285)
Fine Arts 210: Asian Theatre
GVFA 225: Government and Politics of the Middle East
GVFA 226: Government and Politics of Asia
History 205-206: East Asia
History 207-208: Middle East Survey
History 325: East Asia in the Age of Imperialism
History 326: East Asia in Revolution
Religion 103: Introduction to World Religions
Religion 202: Religions of South Asia
Religion 203: Religions of East Asia
Religion 204: Islam
Religion 405: Seminar in World Religions
Courses not on this list may count towards the minor, subject to the approval of the Asian Studies advisor.
Core curriculum courses may be used to satisfy the requirements for this minor.
Students with a particular interest in environmental studies may elect to follow, in addition to the regular academic major, a coherent pattern of courses oriented to the environment. Students are introduced to both the scientific and the humanistic dimensions of environmental issues. The requirements for the minor are (a) Biology 108 and 203, and Economics 212; (b) one course chosen from Physics 108 and Chemistry 105, 106, or 110 and 151; (c) two courses, from two different departments, chosen from English 204, Interdisciplinary Studies 440, Government and Foreign Affairs 231, Religion 103, 225, or 329, and Sociology 201; and (d) Interdisciplinary Studies 372. There are also extracurricular programs and internships. Students interested in the minor should consult the coordinator, Professor Townsend.
Students with a particular interest in international studies may elect to follow, in addition to the regular academic major, a coherent pattern of internationally oriented courses and related requirements leading to a Certificate in International Studies. Requirements include:
(1) a minimum of ten courses from a broad list drawn from the humanities and the social and natural sciences, selected from a minimum of four departments, with no more than three of the ten from any single department;
(2) a "capstone" course consisting of an independent study project and a one-credit-hour interdisciplinary seminar for all students involved in capstone projects, wherein participants give frequent reports on their research; and
(3) a summer, semester, or year of foreign study.
Students should normally declare their intention to undertake this program by formal application at the end of the sophomore year. Interested students should consult the chair of the International Studies Committee of the Faculty.
Students may receive academic credit for internships related to their academic fields of study. Such internships combine work done normally in the summer with on-going course work and the production of a substantial research paper on a related issue. See under Course Offerings: Internship.
Hampden-Sydney conducts a five-week May Term starting one to two weeks after Commencement. One of its purposes is to provide students with an opportunity to take courses which are experimental in content or presentation, particularly those which require extensive time off campus. (See also May Term Abroad, above.) These special summer courses carry regular academic credit. In addition, certain courses offered during the regular session are also offered during the May Term so that students can accelerate progress toward graduation, meet requirements ahead of schedule, or repeat courses. The maximum load that a student may carry during the May Term is two courses (with any corequisite laboratories). Fees are charged by the course-hour. Students may live in Hampden-Sydney dormitories, and all College facilities are available for their use.
Students who are in good standing at Hampden-Sydney or other colleges are eligible for admission to the May Term; those on academic suspension from Hampden-Sydney or another institution are not eligible. Admission to the May Term in no way assures admission to a degree program at Hampden-Sydney College.
Credits earned during the May Term are applicable to degree programs and are transferable to other institutions. For Hampden-Sydney students on academic probation at the end of the spring semester, grades and quality units for May Term courses have no effect on the probation until the completion of the subsequent semester. Acceptance of May Term credits by other institutions depends on the policy of those institutions.
The application deadline for on-campus May Term courses is May 1. Applications for May Term Abroad courses are accepted in December and January, and non-refundable deposit fees are due on February 1. Other information, including the schedule of courses, is available early in the spring semester from the Associate Dean of the Faculty.


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Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 9:58 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 9:58 p.m.
SARASOTA - As he wandered into a homeless camp in northern Sarasota County on Wednesday morning, Robert Marbut was surprised to see several women sitting on couches.
A summary of Robert Marbut's "Seven Guiding Principles of Transformation:"
1 The community, including the homeless, agencies, politicians and media, needs to consider homelessness unacceptable and focus on "transformation" and moving homeless people back into society.
2 All services in the area need to be connected virtually and, when possible, located in one area. This improves coordination, reduces expenses, cuts down on people gaming the system and engages people on the edges of society.
3 There needs to be a master case management system, where homeless individuals have one person who coordinates all their services. The type of services someone gets, in what order they get them and how often, is important.
4 Homeless people who behave should get more responsibilities and privileges, like better sleeping arrangements, more privacy and learning opportunities.
5 There must be "swift and proportionate consequences" for bad behavior.
6 Street feeding and other activities that help people where they're at need to stop or be relocated so they are working in tandem with comprehensive service programs.
7 Panhandling must stop. It often perpetuates homelessness because panhandlers use the money for alcohol and drugs.
Robert Marbut, an expert on homelessness, will speak at a Herald- Tribune/New College of Florida forum Thursday evening.
The forum, which will be moderated by Herald-Tribune Opinion Editor Tom Tryon, is sold out.
To watch a New College of Florida live-stream video of the forum, go to HeraldTribune.com/live at 5:30 p.m. To join the conversation on Twitter, use the hashtag #HTTopics.
That's a sign, he later told Sheriff Tom Knight. A large number of women living outdoors means Sarasota's homeless community is less violent than others he has worked with.
Such facts, along with numbers and names, slowly filled the pages of the homelessness consultant's notebook as he raced around the county.
Halfway into a daylong inventory of Sarasota's homeless system, he had already spotted gaps.
For homeless families, there is almost no place to go. There is not enough emergency shelter, and nothing to prevent clogging the jails with people who had slept where they shouldn't or consumed alcohol in a park.
There also needs to be a point person, whose sole job is to focus on homelessness in the county.
Marbut's visit this week is a test. Foundations and local government officials are trying to determine whether the community will accept Marbut's suggestions and support hiring him as a consultant.
If they do, Marbut — who lives in San Antonio — will spend four months studying what Sarasota County does, gathering data from agencies and living briefly with the homeless.
He would visit Sarasota up to three times a month.
Afterward, he would offer a plan to fix gaps in the system and better transition people into homes. It would cost the region $16,536, as well as transportation expenses, for him to come up with the plan, according to a proposal he sent the community in February.
Many cities have paid to keep him on longer and help implement the suggestions.
Local government leaders hope to gauge whether the community is interested in his ideas at a summit and forum today. They don't want to pay for a report full of ideas no one is ready or willing to make happen.
Before making his formal pitch to service providers and community members, Marbut was trying to get the lay of the land on Wednesday.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation employees had 18 spots on their list of places to take him — 2-1-1, churches, shelters and homeless camps.
Everywhere Marbut went, he asked for hard numbers and cracked jokes — for instance, poking fun at the fact that they were running around so fast that he couldn't eat or go the bathroom.
They barely had time to grab a sandwich at Checkers and scarf it down as they talked with the sheriff.
At the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and Resurrection House, people told Marbut that he needs to focus on the south part of Sarasota County as well as the visible population in Sarasota.
"We have more in the county than anyone would imagine," Sheriff Knight said.
The missing piece
Colonel Steve Burns said you hear about the "homeless problem" when people step out of their condo to walk FiFi and come across someone sleeping on the sidewalk. But it goes unnoticed when that someone is sleeping behind a plaza or pasture.
"For safety reasons, people have spread out deeper in the county," said David Proch, Resurrection House's executive director.
Marbut said Resurrection House really gets the homeless culture and is a critical part of the solution, but it is missing a piece.
"You need to get in the housing business," Marbut told group leaders.
Marbut emphasizes putting as many services as possible in one place.
He said a shelter needs to be located next to Resurrection House in the Rosemary District, or the day center needs to move wherever the new emergency shelter is built.
Proch said it's tough to maintain their location as the community around it grows.
If the shelter idea takes hold, where to put it is likely to be a point of contention. City Commissioners have said they don't want it in Sarasota city limits.
Marbut told law enforcement that a new emergency shelter would house people who get locked up for crimes associated with the homeless, such as drinking in public or panhandling.
Instead of having taxpayers spend about $73 per night to jail someone, he said, he can shelter them for $20.
The shelter would also better connect people with services, Marbut said.
Currently, homeless people are offered a bus ride to the Salvation Army after they are released, but don't get case management and other services during their short stay in jail.
"They get climate control for about 16 hours — that's all they get," Burns said.
Terry Brown, who was at Resurrection House on Wednesday, said a shelter in the county could be helpful as long as there is transportation to Downtown Sarasota, where they can get day labor jobs.
Marbut's approach to homelessness — many might call it tough love — could very well work, Brown said.
But people need to be sure they are appropriately doling out the toughness and the love, he added. Agencies sometimes confuse the people who really need help with those who don't.
It would be helpful to have a case manager who works closely with someone to make sure they get what they need out of the system, Brown said.
There are a lot of opinions on Marbut's approach and what people who are homeless need, said James McKenzie, another client at Resurrection House.
He is going to school for plumbing, and said the region needs more low-cost educational opportunities to get people jobs and off the street.
But he said "anything that would help" is welcome.
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Contract awarded to repair Smokies landslide
Published: Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 1:31 p.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 1:31 p.m.
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — A landslide that sent a section of Newfound Gap road down a Smoky Mountains slope will cost nearly $4 million to repair. The highway should be open by summer.
The National Park Service announced the Federal Highway Administration awarded the $3,989,890 construction contract to Phillips & Jordan, Inc. of Robinsville, NC. The stated completion date is May 15. Work will begin immediately.
There are, however, incentives to finish the project earlier. The National Park Service and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian will pay $18,000 per day, up to a maximum of $500,000, if the work is completed before May 15. The contract also specifies a fine to the contractor of the same amount for each day past May 15.
Heavy rain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park resulted in a 200-foot section of the road — also known as U.S. 441 — sliding down the mountain on Jan. 16.
Park visitors entering on the Tennessee side can drive as far as Newfound Gap. Traffic from Cherokee, N.C., can go as far as the Collins Creek picnic area.
Park management listed above-normal precipitation and road closures in reporting this week that visits to the Smokies were off 3.5 percent from the five-year average for January.
The park also opened Clingman's Dome Road last weekend —six weeks earlier than planned — to draw tourists to the popular summit.
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Charlotte Observer reporter released after arrest
Published: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10:32 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10:32 a.m.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A Charlotte Observer reporter has been released after he was arrested while covering a protest at the North Carolina General Assembly.
The newspaper reported (http://bit.ly/191VlBc ) that religion reporter Tim Funk was released around 11 p.m. Monday.
Funk had been arrested Monday as a crowd of about 80 people was demonstrating and peacefully surrendering to police for arrest in Raleigh.
General Assembly Police Chief Jeff Weaver said Funk did not respond to a final warning to disperse that was issued before officers began arresting protesters at the Legislative Building.
Observer Managing Editor Cheryl Carpenter said Funk was wearing media identification and was there to do his job as a news reporter. He was covering Charlotte clergy taking part in the protest.
He was charged with trespassing and failure to disperse.
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More than 250 rescue personnel from across the state took part in a weekend of rapid intervention training at Blue Ridge Community College Friday through Sunday.
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Next time you talk over the phone with a colleague about that bombshell your employer's about to drop, you might make sure your spouse isn't eavesdropping.
According to an insider-trading complaint by the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Monday, the wives of Tyrone Hawk of Los Gatos and Ching Hwa Chen of San Jose found out the hard way.
After the SEC charged Hawk and Chen with using proprietary information gleaned from their wives to make stock trades resulting in hefty payouts, the two men agreed to pay even heftier sums to settle the SEC charges.
"Spouses and other family members may gain access to highly confidential information about public companies as part of their relationship of trust," said Jina L. Choi, director of the SEC's San Francisco Regional Office. "In those circumstances, family members have a duty to protect and safeguard that information, not to trade on it."
The SEC said that while such trust-violation cases do occur on a routine basis, they are not widespread, although one person familiar with the latest cases says tech-rich Silicon Valley may be a particularly fertile field of opportunity for this sort of financial hanky-panky.
"There's a lot of market-moving information around with all these high-tech companies making huge deals,'' said the person familiar with the case, who spoke on condition he not be identified. "Plus you have pretty sophisticated couples where you'll have one spouse in a high-level position with access to insider information and the other sophisticated enough to know how to use this information for financial gain. So this may be more common here than elsewhere."
According to the SEC, Hawk violated a duty of trust by trading after he overheard work calls made by his wife, a finance manager at Oracle, regarding her company's plan to acquire Acme Packet.
"Hawk also had a conversation with his wife in which she informed him that there was a blackout window for trading Oracle securities because it was in the process of acquiring another company," according to the SEC's release. "Hawk bought Acme Packet shares before the acquisition was announced in February 2013, and reaped approximately $150,000 by selling after the stock price rose 23 percent on the news."
Hawk, while neither admitting nor denying the allegations, agreed to pay more than $300,000 to settle the charges, said the SEC.
Neither Hawk nor his wife, who was not identified by name, could be reached for comment; Oracle declined to discuss the matter.
In the other case, the SEC alleged that Chen made money using confidential information in "mid-2012 that his wife's employer, Informatica, would miss its quarterly earnings target for the first time in 31 consecutive quarters," according to the release.
Chen allegedly overheard his wife talking on the phone during a vacation drive to Reno. The SEC said that his wife, who was not named, had "previously advised Chen not to trade in Informatica securities under any circumstances. However, after they returned from Reno, he established securities positions designed to make money if the stock price fell.''
It did, and Chen made a profit of nearly $140,000. While neither admitting nor denying the allegations, he agreed to pay about $280,000 to settle the case. An Informatica spokeswoman declined to comment. Neither Chen nor his wife could be reached for comment.
The person familiar with the matter said such cases are often launched when a participating party brags to a friend or colleague about making a killing in the stock market. This particular part of the SEC's insider-trading code covers "someone you're in a relationship of trust or confidence with,'' said the person, which can mean spouses, siblings or parent and child.
Asked whether the wives in these most recent cases were completely unaware of what was going on, the person familiar with the matter said investigators "don't know who did what, and you always look to see if someone was tipping off a spouse intentionally. But in these cases, the wives were not charged."
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A valiant comeback effort proved too much for the East Newton Lady Patriots to overcome on Saturday as they fell to Springdale, 48-36, in a third place game of the Neosho Holiday Classic at Neosho Middle School.
After falling behind 14-4 in the second quarter, the Lady Patriots came back to tie the game at 18 on a 3-pointer by Shelbey Thomlinson with 5:24 remaining in the third quarter.
But the comeback bid would fall short as the Lady Bulldogs put together their best offensive quarters in the second half and escaped with the victory.
Haley Heilig had eight points for East Newton while Emily Brummett added two, Aubrey McDermott two, Shelbey Thomlinson seven, Ellie White eight, Whitney Thomlinson five, Sarah Harper two and Kourtney Brewster one.
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The Got Milk? Girl Scouts are about to make a comeback.
Fifteen years ago, 9-year-old Megan Weber of Danville was one of three Girl Scouts selected for a "Got Milk?" advertising campaign. The California Milk Processor Board campaign coincided with the 1997 Girl Scout cookie sale.
A petite, freckle-faced redhead, Weber appeared on billboards throughout the area holding a stack of Girl Scout cookie boxes practically as tall as she was.
Weber, now 25 and living in Sweden, returned to the Bay Area this month to help promote the search for three new Girl Scouts during the 15th anniversary of the initial advertising campaign with the Girl Scouts.
Registered Girl Scouts are encouraged to submit a photo showing how Girl Scouts and milk are helping them become strong, healthy and confident young women. There are 861 members in the Danville area who are eligible to participate in the contest, 49,000 in 19 Northern California counties and more than 200,000 throughout California.
"Of course, I'm interested in coming back to help two organizations that have impacted my life," said Walker, who has been in a media whirlwind, doing interviews and making TV appearances.
"It was one of the best things I've ever done," she said, "and I think it's just great that they're going to let three more girls have the same experience. I did it because it was fun!"
The top three Girl Scouts in the Got Milk? photo contest will each receive a $500 U.S. Savings Bond and will be featured on a billboard (or comparable advertising media) in their hometowns. The contest is open to all registered Girl Scouts in kindergarten through Grade 12 who belong to one of the eight California councils, including Girl Scouts of Northern California.
From now until Dec. 17, Girl Scouts may submit a photo with a caption of no more than eight words showcasing the contest prompt: "How have Girl Scouts and milk helped them become strong, healthy and confident young women?"
The Girl Scout submitting the photo and dairy milk must be featured on the photo. In addition to the three grand prizes, camp scholarships worth $350 each will also be given to 24 finalists. For contest rules, go to www.gotmilk.com/news. Grand prize winners will be notified by Jan. 31.
Walker earned her Girl Scout Gold Award (the equivalent of an Eagle Scout rank in Boy Scouts) when she was 15. She is a lifetime member of the organization.
She graduated from San Francisco State in 2007 with a bachelor of science degree and is pursuing her master's degree in psychology at Karlstad University in Karlstad, Sweden.
"I want to continue on and get my doctorate, then teach clinical psychology and work with children who've experienced trauma in war-torn countries," Walker said.
Walker appeared on billboards during Girl Scout cookie-month sales in 1997, 1998 and 1999.


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Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4(e)(1). Summons - Other Service.
Whenever a statute of this state provides for service of a summons, or of a notice, or of an order in lieu of summons, upon a party not an inhabitant of, or found within the state, or upon unknown persons, service shall be made under the circumstances and in the manner prescribed by the statute. Personal service outside of the state, when authorized by statute, shall be as provided by Rule 4(d). Whenever the summons, notice or order is served by publication it shall contain in general terms a statement of the nature of the grounds of the claim, and copies of the summons and complaint shall be mailed to the last known address most likely to give notice to the party.


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When I originally started this blog back at the beginning of 2008, it was dedicated specifically to open source video topics. This was something I was passionate about and involved in. Over the last three years much has changed, although I am still deeply interested in open source video.
Over time I found that I wanted to blog about other topics, but didn't really have an outlet for this. I didn't want another blog.
My work circumstances also changed. After eight years at BBC Worldwide, most recently as Head of Digital Distribution, it was time for a change. I invested in a small post-production company in central London, The Station, and also started consulting for mediapeers, a specialist broadcast content distribution tool vendor.
I was also paying too much money each month for a dedicated server that I wasn't really using. This blog has now moved to WordPress' own hosting solution.
There it is, a new start and a fresh approach. I sincerely hope there will be a steadier stream of content on this blog, from a wider range of topics.
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Sen. Heller Backs Gay-Rights Bill, Likely 60th Vote
WASHINGTON—Sen. Dean Heller (R., Nev.) said Monday he would vote for a bill banning employment discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender workers, giving supporters the 60 votes they need to pass the measure.
Mr. Heller became the fifth Senate Republican to state support for the bill. Combined with 55 votes of Democrats and left-leaning independents in the Senate, the bill appears to now have the support needed to overcome any filibuster.
The measure, which will receive its first test vote Monday, has languished in Congress for years, but in recent years it has gained support from both Republicans and Democrats.
Mr. Heller cited state law in Nevada, which bans employment discrimination on the basis of both sexual orientation, which covers gays and lesbians, and gender identity, which covers transgendered people—those who have changed from one gender to the other.
"Nevada has established a solid foundation of anti-discrimination laws. This legislation raises the federal standards to match what we have come to expect in Nevada, which is that discrimination must not be tolerated under any circumstance," Mr. Heller said in a statement.
Other Republicans who are possible yes votes include Sen. Rob Portman (R., Ohio), who said last week that he was inclined to vote yes. Supporters were also looking to Sen. Kelly Ayote (R., N.H.) as a possible yes vote.
Even with expected Senate approval, the bill faces a tough road in the House, where Speaker John Boehner and many Republicans are opposed to it. "The speaker believes this legislation will increase frivolous litigation and cost American jobs, especially small business jobs," said Boehner spokesman Michael Steel.


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Dew Tour 2012: Snowbasin Pipe Finals
Words & Photos: Sean Kerrick Sullivan The Dew Tour made its third and final stop at Snowbasin, UT over the weekend, and what a weekend it was. With some of your typical big dogs elsewhere at other contests, the young and the hungry got their chance to shine as the podium was finally in reach. I mean common, do you really want to drop in before Shaun White? On another note, word is Snowbasin's contract is up with Alli Sports, leaving people asking, well then where is stop 3 gonna be? Where are the championships gonna be? Rumor has it that Alli may convert all their energy towards a SINGLE contest, thus making much better use of their resources, and getting on a level to compete with the X-Games. I asked a few competitors how they would feel about a move like that, but all I want to know is what Bridges and Terje think of that...... Dew Tour Superpipe Results: Mens: 1. Louie Vito 2. Iouri Podladtchikov 3. Spencer Shaw Womens: 1. Kelly Clark 2. Gretchen Bleiler 3. Xuetong CaiRead More


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SAN JOSE -- Delighting taste buds, appetites and imagination, the Bacon Festival of America dished out both creative and comfort dishes to thousands of indulging diners under party-perfect skies.
More than three dozen trucks featured creations ranging from Korean-stye barbecue bacon taco to bacon-wrapped ribs over mac and cheese. There were lobster bacon tacos, and doughnuts, quesadillas, bread pudding and sliders, all featuring bacon.
For the baconoscenti, it was heaven. "How can you go wrong with bacon, Tater Tots and cheese?" asked KC Sharp, 55, of Livermore, while waiting to order at the Bacon Bacon food truck.
Trucks like Bacon Bacon, whose reputations preceded them at Plaza de César Chávez in downtown San Jose, were drawing the longest lines by midday Saturday. With appetizer-sized dishes mostly priced at $4 to $5, the festival offered enough range in cuisine and items -- plus shady tables and live music and entertainment -- to entice folks to leisurely sample several vendors.
"The variety of the trucks is awesome," said Wendy Tabaldo, 35, of Sunnyvale, who recommended the Salvadoran bacon pupusas -- filled corn-masa patties -- with bacon cabbage slaw.
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Event mastermind Ryan Sebastian took lessons learned from last year's first bacon festival, when some vendors ran out of bacon and visitors lamented uninspired offerings.
"Last year, vendors didn't realize how much people wanted bacon in everything. They wanted bacon on bacon on bacon," Sebastian said. "We learned we cannot overdo the bacon."
To that end, Sebastian secured 500 pounds of bacon they were keeping in a refrigerator on site to offset any potential shortages.
The local cupcake vendor Fairy Cakes's most popular flavor was chocolate maple bacon, and also plain maple bacon cupcakes.
"We are lucky to be very well loved," said Brian Vail, the company's creator and "chief fairy."
Moving the festival from Berryessa to downtown also created a sea change in atmosphere, Sebastian said, with more space, enhanced aesthetics and better visibility.
On Friday and Saturday, there was plenty of room to move around, and the park offered the built-in amenities of its popular water fountain, shaded grassy areas and tree-lined perimeter. Tables were plentiful, and overturned buckets serving as seats reflected the laid-back vibe throughout the venue. The location also allowed the event to absorb passing foot traffic, which was virtually nonexistent last year.
"I'm ready for bacon overload," festival goer Ruby Roxxville of San Jose said Friday.
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While patrons scarfed down their salty-meat treats, local bands played on a main stage set up at the north end of the park, DJ's dotted the other end, and Revolution, a San Jose-based pro-wrestling outfit, erected a ring near the fountain and let its rising stars pretend to duke it out.
"Fireworks, bacon, wrestling, it's hard to beat the combination," Sebastian said.
Across the street, next to the Fairmont Hotel, about a dozen members of Direct Action Everywhere staged a demonstration Friday to connect the wares of the festival to animal cruelty.
"What they're doing to pigs, cows and chickens is the same as what they're doing in dogfighting circles," organizer Wayne Hsiung said. "What this festival is promoting is not in fact just a food product, not just a commodity, it's a product of incredible suffering and violence."
There was enough variety for the non-bacon lovers, or just the bacon-satiated. Isaiah Miesle, 11, of Santa Clara, was sampling a mini-bacon burger with his family. "I like bacon, but not as much as he does," said Isaiah, pointing to his dad, Don Miesle. The family gave the thumbs up to porky corn (cooked in bacon fat), bacon lemonade and bacon hash on fries.
What to do for bacon overload?
"We're all going to a workout tomorrow morning," said Mike Lommatzsch, 55, of San Jose.
Or maybe a bacon meal could somehow be made healthier.
Kiely Tabaldo, 9, of Sunnyvale had a suggestion: "Put lettuce on it."
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AUSTIN, Texas (January 29, 2013)--Gov. Rick Perry called on lawmakers Tuesday to amend the Texas Constitution to allow the state to return to taxpayers tax money it collects, but doesn't spend.
In his State of the State speech on Tuesday, Perry said there is currently no method for returning tax revenue to citizens.
About 64 percent of state revenues come from sales tax, so it's not clear how money could be returned proportionately.
Perry also called for end to accounting tricks to balance the state budget.
He said he wants to tap the Rainy Day Fund to spend $3.7 billion on critical water and transportation systems in the state.
Perry said there is more money in the fund than is needed, and that the state should not accumulate any more.
He said tapping the fund for a one-time investment in infrastructure was needed to ensure a high quality of life.
Perry also called to use road funding only on transportation projects.
The Republican has for weeks called on the Legislature to cut taxes and continue to hold down government spending even though Texas' economy is booming.
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Does the Bloomberg Administration Deserve Credit for the Federal Trans Fat Policy Shift?
It is a chest-thumping moment for the Bloomberg administration.
But should it be?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday ruled that trans fats aren't safe in food, a major shift that follows a divisive New York City ban on trans fats that was spearheaded by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and approved in 2006. The FDA will give food companies 60 days to comment on its proposed measures to take steps towards eliminating trans fats from the American food supply and then make a final ruling.
"New York City deserves a great deal of credit for this," said Samantha Levine, a spokeswoman for Mr. Bloomberg, in an interview.
But the F.D.A. isn't patting Mr. Bloomberg's back.
"I don't think you can say that," said Shelly Burgess, a spokeswoman for the FDA , when she heard Ms. Levine's comment.
Asked if the FDA viewed New York City's trans fats ban as an influence in the federal policy change — which could result in a ban on the substance — Ms. Burgess said: "I would need to check further into that. I mean, the FDA has been looking at trans fat for years … we base our decisions on science." Ms. Burgess pointed out that the FDA by 2006 required manufacturers to include trans fats content on nutritional labels.
Mr. Bloomberg's trans fats ban was not fully enforced until July 2008.
The mayor's spokesman, Marc La Vorgna, has been tweeting that "the nation continues to follow our lead."
the nation continues to follow our lead in NYC RT @USATODAY FDA moves to take trans fat out of food http://t.co/xL88W8qJnA
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The mayor also released a statement that reads in part: "Our prohibition on trans fats was one of many bold public health measures that faced fierce initial criticism, only to gain widespread acceptance and support." And a Washington Post blog post today credited Mr. Bloomberg with influencing Thursday's ruling.
The city's ban was contested at the time by groups like the National Restaurant Association. That organization today released a statement on the federal policy change that said "we plan to discuss the impact of this" — rhetoric that is toned down since the organization's qualms with New York City's ban.
Ms. Levine said Mr. Bloomberg has "definitely had a big impact" on national health policies, citing the proliferation of smoke-free restaurants and the posting of food calorie counts.
She said she hopes Mr. Bloomberg's measure to ban sugary beverages of a certain size is the next policy to go national – though it was locally struck down by the State Supreme Court. "The proposal … has already started a national conversation around obesity and sugary drinks," Ms. Levine said. "That's something we would like to become law in New York City and nationally."


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...or a charge? This was like the college version of Vince Carter's dunk over the French guy in the Olympics.
great dunk, big time air. but that basket shouldnt count because that is a charge.
Legend Status
i see a charge and a technical foul bc there was a kid on the bench who left it after the dunk. Plus no way anyone could top Vince Carters bc of how big that white oafe was from poland or whoever they played
hey lil penny, no techinal foul because if you watch the video closely no one leaves the bench. Yes there is a charge.
I did not see anyone leave the bench. Seems like Lil Penny jumped to conclusions
Its ok, Lil penny gets excited. He just loves posting
Yea look at all his posts. I am trying to get my status there one day.. one day..
one star aint good enough bert
how abt this old school classic
yo son, that was sick. Corey Benjamin, ha, that kid could get way up there. Another classic video from brettsp, making his way up the ranks of the forum posters.
nice post newbie..keep those coming and u might be on my level one day
I think you pad your posting stats there Lil Penny, your no four star poster.
the stars dont lie Marion. PS I think lil penny has more ups than that kid in the video lil fyi
Lil penny cant get that high, he aint a firebird anymore.
Firebird?? Man Ive had hops since 94 when Penny was with the Magic
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Homicide investigators are looking for a killer this morning after a late-night shooting in Madisonville.
Detectives identified the victim as Curtis Tucker, 49.
Hamilton County Coroner Lakshmi K. Sammarco says Tucker was shot several times.
Detectives say it's not clear exactly where the shooting happened.
Tucker crashed his car into several structures before stopping at Madison Road and Mathis Street around 10:30 p.m.
Investigators talked to a few witnesses on the scene, but they have not provided any suspect information.
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The undefeated Bayfield High School girls soccer team added another first Sunday.
The Wolverines were seeded No. 9 in the CHSAA Class 3A Soccer Championships, and they will host a first-round playoff game for the first time in school history.
�Absolutely ... we are very excited,� Bayfield head coach Jen Zelinski said. �I definitely think it�s realistic to be there (seeded No. 9).�
The Wolverines (14-0-1) will host No. 24 Buena Vista (8-3-0) at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Wolverine Country Stadium.
�I was hoping for the top 10, so we�re happy at (No. 9),� said Zelinski, who�s led the Wolverines into the postseason for the fourth consecutive year.
�I think it will have a huge impact playing at home, not traveling and playing the same day,� she said, adding that the Wolverines are expecting a tough match against Buena Vista.
The winner of the Bayfield-Buena Vista match will match up with the winner of No. 25 Basalt (7-6-2) and No. 8 Colorado Academy (9-4-2) in the second round.
Telluride, the only team to tie Bayfield this year, was seeded No. 20 with its 11-2-2 record. The Miners will play at No. 13 Coal Ridge (11-2-3) in Silt/New Castle.
Holy Family (13-2-0) is the No. 1 seed in Class 3A. Faith Christian (12-2-1) is No. 2.


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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) " When Argentines chose a new president in recent elections, many voters seemed more concerned about what would happen with the old one.
LOS ANGELES (AP) " California air quality regulators on Wednesday demanded a recall of up to 16,000 additional Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche diesels as the Volkswagen emissions scandal widened.
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) " Hundreds of people filled a north Minneapolis church on Wednesday to pay their respects to a man whose death in a confrontation with police sparked more than a week of ongoing protests, as charges were pending against four men...
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) " Authorities in suburban Phoenix say a handcuffed and shackled inmate was seriously injured after he kicked out a window in a police transport van on a freeway and jumped out of the moving vehicle.
NEW YORK (AP) " The family of Pro Football Hall of Famer Frank Gifford says signs of the degenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy were found in his brain after his death.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP) " Authorities say a man bringing in his trash can from the street found a human skull in the front yard of his home and called police.
CHICAGO (AP) " The latest on the aftermath of the shooting of a black teenager by a white Chicago police officer (all times local):
SEATTLE (AP) " The number of people sickened in an E. coli outbreak linked to Costco chicken salad will likely grow over the next few weeks, even though the product has been removed from store shelves, the federal Centers for Disease Control and...
CHICAGO (AP) " Small groups of demonstrators gathered again Wednesday to protest the death of a black teen shot by a white police officer, and they urged supporters to join them in trying to shut down Chicago's famous Michigan Avenue shopping...
WASHINGTON (AP) " President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed a $607 billion defense policy bill despite his opposition to restrictions in the legislation that ban him from moving Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United States and making good on a...
WASHINGTON (AP) " The Environmental Protection Agency is taking steps to withdraw approval of a controversial new weed killer to be used on genetically modified corn and soybeans.
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Week 6 on "Dancing With the Stars" brought us another new guest judge, an elimination and yet another set of unusually high scores for halfway through the season.
For Party Anthem Night, Redfoo of LMFAO served as guest judge and really put some spark in the panel. Host Tom Bergeron introduced him as "the first guest judge to make Bruno (Tonioli) look like an accountant." The dance beat of the show began after head judge Len Goodman posed as a ticket seller in the opening number and then joined fellow judges Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Redfoo in dancing behind their chairs during commercial breaks.
The night held highs and lows for the celebs and their partners. For the high mark, Meryl Davis and Maks Chmerkovskiy pulled off a tango that was gorgeous, sexy, smooth and so together the pair seemed attached to each other. The judges were stunned -- Carrie Ann was "speechless" but found her voice to say that "something magical is happening" between Meryl and Maks. Len said the dance was "full of attack and purpose," and that Meryl was the first celeb to keep up with Maks. "This is special." As for Redfoo, he said it was "E.T. phone home because that was out of the world." Scores: Carrie Ann - 10; Redfoo - 10; Len - 10; Bruno - 10 = 40, perfect score
Sadly, someone had to go home and Drew Carey and Cheryl Burke have seen the writing on the wall for a while. Try as hard as he might, Drew just can't shake the stiffness that takes over his body when he steps onto the dance floor. He was very entertaining but that only goes so far in a dancing competition. During tonight's tango, which unfortunately came right after Meryl and Maks' perfect version, Drew actually seemed to be holding his breath throughout the routine.
When co-host Erin Andrews asked what he accomplished being on the show, Drew said, "I got further than I thought I would, to tell the truth." He said he was a fan of the show and always wondered what it would be like to be on it and to dance with Cheryl, specifically. "She's great. Thanks for letting me borrow your dance floor," he added. He got choked up in a prerecorded video: "Good friendship and community, that's really been the highlight -- all the people."
It's getting to be a real battle of the leaderboard between Meryl and Maks, Amy Purdy and Derek Hough, and Charlie White and Sharna Burgess. This week, Meryl was on top, with Amy two points behind. She and Derek performed a jive that was terrific except for a boo-boo in the middle -- after the dance ended, the pair repeated the steps they had goofed on, this time perfectly. Redfoo's opinion: "Wooooooo!" Carrie Ann said that Amy's kicks and flicks were the best of anyone, and Bruno had one word for the dance: "Incredible." Scores: 9; 10; 9; 10 = 38
Charlie and Sharna followed close behind, tied with Danica McKeller and Val Chmerkovskiy. Charlie and Sharna's routine could be called "glowing" as the producers must have bought out a fireworks stand's inventory of glow sticks, bands, rings and such. They danced a super-lively cha cha cha that had Redfoo saying it made him want to dance, even though he just finished performing. The judges praised his hip work and Len said Charlie's musicality got high marks. Scores: 9; 9; 9; 9 = 36
Also scoring four 9s were Danica and Val, who also performed a cha cha cha that was good enough for Len to call it "the best dance of the night so far." Carrie Ann said that the show's purpose was to show how celebs could improve week after week. "Tonight, you were in full blossom," she told Danica. Scores: 9; 9; 9; 9 = 36
The dancers with the lowest scores on the leaderboard were only three points apart. James Maslow and Peta Murgatroyd, who walked off with a perfect 40 last week, danced a quickstep in all its fast and furious glory. Len said James' performance was great but his technique was not so good -- "When the speed came in, the style went out." However, Peta told Erin that she was happy with the scores tonight. Scores: 9; 9; 8; 9 = 35
NeNe Leakes and Tony Dovolani danced first tonight, and the rehearsal package had a lot of talk about their "tiff" last week and how everything is fine. The dance was pretty good and NeNe continues to surprise me with how well she moves. I still think it's interesting how she is allowed to wear very low heels, due to her height, but early elimination Diana Nyad, who never wears high-heeled shoes, had to wear pairs with medium high heels. Hmm. Len said, "You cornered the market in fun and entertainment. Now you need to work on your technique." And Redfoo called it, and NeNe, "Hot!" Scores: 8; 9; 8; 8 =33
At the bottom were Drew and Cheryl, and Candace Cameron-Bure and Mark Ballas. For the pair, it must be a bit depressing to be "in jeopardy" week after week. Again, they were up for elimination but were safe to dance next week. Mark is managing to give Candace some confidence, but it was still noticeable during their cha cha cha when nerves would zap Candace for a moment. The judges tried to encourage her. Bruno said, "You are sexy, you just don't know it," adding that her confidence was like a light switch going on and off. She wore a great sparkly dress that looked like it was made of mirror ball fabric. She must be such a challenge to the costume makers since Cameron refuses to wear anything that shows too much skin. If her scores stay in the basement of the leaderboard, she won't have long to worry about her costumes.
I really liked the high energy of tonight's show, so I'm really looking forward to next week. Week 7 will be Latin Night, and the guest judge will be Ricky Martin. Look for tiny costumes for the women, no shirts for the men, and music that would make anyone move to a Latin beat. In addition, next week marks the start of two dances each time for the couples. For Meryl and Charlie, it should be interesting to see how they hold up -- rehearsing for DWTS and performing across the country as part of the "Stars on Ice" annual tour.
How do you like the way the results are announced -- scattered through the show, instead of lumped all at once at the end? Do you think Candace's dancing days are numbered? Or is there a shocker on the horizon? See you next week -- keep dancing.


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STOCKTON - Authorities acted quickly to apprehend a fugitive who returned to Stockton this week three months after investigators obtained an arrest warrant accusing him of molesting his ex-girlfriend's daughter, police said.
Authorities allege that Chanyun Pech, 47, sexually assaulted the victim multiple times when she was between the ages of 6 and 12 years old. A $3 million warrant was issued for Pech's arrest in late July, but he fled to another state in August, police said.
Investigators from the Stockton Police Department received a tip Tuesday indicating that Pech had returned to Stockton to visit family, authorities said. Detectives notified a U.S. Marshals Service task force and provided them with information about Pech's possible whereabouts, police said.
Task force members saturated the area and spotted Pech in a car near Pyrenees Avenue and Cherbourg Way, authorities said. Pech was arrested without incident on suspicion of lewd acts upon a child 10 years of age or younger, police said. He is being held at San Joaquin County Jail on $3 million bail, according to jail records.
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Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) -- Fans of singer Jenni Rivera have been remembering the Mexican-American singer today at a memorial service in Universal City, Calif.
Thousands gathered to salute the singer, who died with six other people earlier this month in a plane crash in northern Mexico that is still under investigation.
A red casket sat onstage amid a sea of white roses, as images of Rivera played on a big screen and fans chanted her name. Rivera's children were among those performing at the service in the Gibson Amphitheatre.
Rivera, who was born in Los Angeles, started her career by selling cassette tapes at flea markets. She would go on to sell more than 15 million copies of her 12 major-label albums.
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It was all Tanner Tranbarger, that is, in putting points on the board during the first quarter of Macksville's semi-final game playing against the Victoria Knights. But from then on, it was more of a team effort as the Stangs spread the points around, defeating the Knights 76-55 Friday night at St. John's 1A (div. I) Sub-State semi-final.
As usual, Tranbarger was deadly from outside, making two from beyond the arc while gathering in two baskets driving and twisting through the paint, getting all of Macksville's 10 first quarter points. With the Stangs leading leading 10-5 and 30 seconds left on the clock, the Knights hit a long three, giving the Mustangs a 10-8 lead going into the second quarter.
The Mustangs extended their lead in the second quarter, but this time it was more of a team effort as four Stangs got into the scoring column. Macksville's Adolfo Ibarra lead the way, making three baskets and two free throws. And the three's kept falling as Hugo Flores canned two, three-pointers while Tranbarger got his third 3-pointer and a basket. Clayton Wood made a basket - the score going into the half with the Mustangs leading 31-21.
Macksville out-scored the Knights 21-18 in the third quarter with Jordan Welch getting the hot hand and making the Mustangs first nine points from three, 3-pointers. Tranbarger kept on connecting, making his 4th and 5th 3-pointer, two free throws and one basket. Ibarra also made a basket.
The Stangs went into the final quarter leading 52-39.
Scoring wise, the Mustangs played their best in the fourth quarter, adding 24 points to the score-board while holding the Knights to 16 points. Tranbarger built up his scoring lead, making 11 more points, giving him a game-high 36 points. Welch racked up three baskets while Ibarra made two baskets. Alan Ibarra made Macksville's only 3-pointer in the fourth quarter.
Scoring for Macksville: Tranbarger 36, Welch 15, Ibarra 14, Flores 6, Alan Ibarra 3, Wood 2.
Free Throws: 9-10 for 90 percent - Tranbarger 7, Ibarra 2.
Three point goals: 11 (Tranbarger 5, Welch 3, Flores 2, Alan Ibarra 1).
The Mustangs will play the St. John Tigers this evening in the 1A (Div. I) Championship game. The winner will move on to State which is held in White Auditorium at Emporia.


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Remember poor Mr. Whipple in the TV commercials? No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop the customers from squeezing the Charmin. It was just too irresistible.
Had Mr. Whipple been charged with protecting this week's yarn, he would've been in serious trouble. The yarn is Cormo Alpaca Classic, part of the Farm Yarn Collection from Foxfire Fiber. And quite frankly, it is the most squeezable yarn I've yet to encounter.
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Editor's note: The police blotter is written from incident reports provided by local police departments and the Summit County Sheriff's Office. All individuals named are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
A juvenile girl was charged with assault Oct. 29, after she allegedly attacked another girl, whom she believed was having an "inappropriate" relationship with her boyfriend.
The suspect reportedly punched the victim several times in the face and chest and pulled her hair on a bus at the Silverthorne Transfer Center, according to a report from the Silverthorne Police Department.
The victim, whose face was red and bloody and who was missing large chunks of her hair, said the bus driver told the two girls to leave and she quickly boarded another bus to avoid further injury, the report stated.
Break-in attempt fails at Breckenridge retailer
An unidentified suspect was unsuccessful when he reportedly tried to break into a Breckenridge retail store Nov. 4 using a shovel.
A nearby tenant reported seeing a man using a shovel trying to pry one of the shop's side windows open at approximately midnight the night before, according to a report from the Breckenridge Police Department.
The witness told police he got up to investigate the situation when his dog started barking and saw the suspect by the window. He yelled at the person, who he described as a thin male between 5'10" and 6'2" wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, asking what he was doing, according to the police report.
The witness said he found the shovel where the suspect had been standing.
Other residents in the area said they hadn't seen anything out of the ordinary.
Authorities were unable to retrieve fingerprints from the window or the shovel, according to the report.
Man puts up fight during arrest
A man was charged with resisting arrest and violating bond conditions Nov. 1 after he became combative when authorities tried to take him into custody after catching him in violation of a protection order.
Deputies placed the man under arrest after pulling over a car he was riding in, which was driven by one of the individuals protected by the order, according to a report released by the Summit County Sheriff's Office.
The report states that the man resisted when the officers tried to put him in handcuffs, "moving around, trying to pull away and jumping up and down."
When authorities tried to readjust the handcuffs, the man jumped again, ripping the cuff key through one deputy's glove and into his hand, according to the report.
The deputy then took the man to the ground, where he allegedly continued to kick, scream and "turn onto his side in an attempt to prevent his arrest by using force," the report states.
Once in the patrol car, the man kicked the rear window of the vehicle and repeatedly hit his head against it.
The man was charged with violation of a protection order, violation of felony bond conditions and resisting arrest.
The man was previously arrested on Oct. 16 on a charge of distributing marijuana.


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SAN JOSE -- Sometime on Saturday, Reina Figueroa, a popular schoolyard supervisor, wife and mother of two, stepped out of her East San Jose duplex to run errands unknown and disappeared.
She wasn't seen again until Tuesday, when her black minivan was spotted by her husband, who had been scouring the streets since rushing home from a visit to his grandmother in Los Angeles.
Figueroa, 49, was inside the vehicle, and had been dead for some time. On Wednesday, San Jose police announced that her death is being considered the city's 34th homicide of the year and that an unidentified man has been arrested as a suspect.
"We don't know what happened, or who was arrested," said her 20-year-old son, Manuel. "We're struggling, trying to go second-by-second to ease the pain."
Police were tight-lipped about the case on Wednesday, and said they hoped to release more information Thursday. Shortly after Figueroa's body was found, police said there were no obvious signs of trauma and on Wednesday they said they were still waiting for the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner's Office to determine the cause of her death.
Police said only that the suspect in custody is a San Jose resident, and acquainted with Figueroa.
Figueroa worked at Selma Olinder Elementary School, less than a mile from her family's home on the cul-de-sac where East San Antonio Street abuts Highway 101. She was found in front of San Antonio Elementary School, also just blocks away from her home.
Manuel Figueroa said his mother started working at Olinder when his brother, now 15, attended as a child.
"Me and my brother grew up at that school, and my mother was really well-known there," he said. "Everybody loved her, all the kids and the staff."
He said the loss has left a void in the Figueroa home, a tidy duplex behind a well-manicured lawn with a wooden "Welcome Friends" sign on the front door.
"She was the head of the household," Manuel Figueroa said. "Anything that went wrong, she would take care of it. My father and I will walk around the house, and we'll see something and think of her. It's tearing us apart."
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One new face-and a trio of more familiar ones-are among those stepping into positions in Washington County come January.
Ron Feathers
The "new kid on the block" is Republican Ron Feathers who was elected county commissioner after his November contest with current commissioner Democrat Cora Marshall.
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Washington County Common Pleas Judge Susan Boyer, center, shares a laugh with bailiff Renee Marshall, left, and Judge-elect Randy Burnworth in her office Thursday. Boyer will depart at the end of the year after nearly 27 years on the bench; Burnworth was elected to the post in November.
Feathers said he has already worked at balancing county, work and family life as he adds county commissioner to his resume.
"I've got a good support structure," Feathers said. "My wife knows there are going to be a lot of late nights for me."
What's more, Feathers had three "great people" at his business, Finish Line Computers, "who are definitely going to help me take up the slack there," he said.
Prior to taking office as a county commissioner, Feathers has been boning up on the daily ins and outs of doing the job.
When Feathers spoke with the county commissioners' staff at the county courthouse, "They all assured me that they'll take me through day to day operations" like how the office is run, the scheduling of meetings and more, he said.
Feathers has also sat in on numerous Washington County commissioners' meetings and recent 2013 county budget hearings.
Among the priorities for his early days as commissioner, Feathers said he will focus on getting to know different department heads, the management of sewage and waste water county wide and working with the Washington County township trustees.
"I definitely want to work to bring back funding as best we can for the infrastructure of the county's townships, including roads and bridges," he said.
Feathers said he is also looking forward to speaking with the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce and Southeastern Ohio Port Authority to "see what we can do to make the environment more friendly toward industry."
David White
Democrat David White promises to bring a more efficient, high-tech approach to the business of being a Washington County commissioner.
"With the smart phone I carry and (the fact that) I will be able to put a jet pack in my laptop, I will be able to stay connected when I need to," White said. "I am looking forward to making my county office very mobile as well. I (requested) a laptop that I can take into the field with me."
White also expects to be as efficient as possible when it comes to knowing Washington County's business and budget for 2013.
White estimated he has spent about 120 hours this year at county commission meetings and 2013 budget hearings.
"It's in my best interest to know how those numbers were derived and how the monies were allocated," said White.
In addition to meeting and building relationships with organizations, agencies and departments in Washington County, White will spend his own money to attend a welcome and orientation for Ohio's new county commissioners in Columbus this weekend.
"I want to have as broad a base of knowledge as I can going into it," White said.
Although county commissioners cannot promise to make or change laws, White said he has promised "to look after taxpayers' interests and business as good as I can."
"What I expect to do is to be able to manage the affairs of this county in the way people want and in a way I believe is better than what's been done in the past," he added.
Roger Wright
From the time Roger Wright joined the office of Washington County Engineer in 1999, his boss Bob Badger encouraged him to begin the time-consuming process of becoming a registered professional engineer and registered professional surveyor.
This "dual registration" process took nine years to accomplish and "was very hard to get," said Wright, adding that this is why those running for the office of County Engineer often are unopposed-which was true in his case.
Badger, current county engineer, is retiring in early January.
Knowing his retirement was approaching, Badger allowed Wright to do more administrative tasks in their department this year, including county budget hearings, decisions about what grants the department will apply for in 2013 and long-range planning.
"He's been a very good mentor," said Wright. "I feel like I'm prepared for the job."
One of the big challenges Wright expects to face is actually a continuing one.
"We have to continue to prioritize our work with the dollars that we have available...while facing increases in diesel fuel and raw materials," he said.
Other challenges on Wright's county platter in 2013 will be the more than $1 million replacement of a large Washington County bridge at the intersection of Ohio 26 and County Road 14 (Archers Fork Road); more work on a county-wide hot mix paving program; and the maintenance of county roads that are used by the growing influx of oil and gas-related truck traffic.
Randall Burnworth
Recently-elected Washington County Common Pleas Court Judge Randall Burnworth is not only wrapping up his schedule as the county's Magistrate Court Judge, he is closing his private law practice in Marietta to focus on his new duties.
In his new position, Burnworth said he wants "to continue to assure accessibility to the court to all citizens and make sure that people get fair and impartial treatment in the court."
Burnworth expects challenges, too.
"Challenges will include budgetary issues. The economic forecast has not been necessarily all that promising," he said.
One of the biggest challenges to courts at all levels is the increasing number of per se litigants, or people who are representing themselves.
"More and more people find themselves in positions where they need to be involved in legal matters but don't have funds to hire attorneys," he said.
Southeastern Ohio Legal Services and a local monthly pro bono legal clinic cannot handle these higher numbers.
Although some parts of the legal process are "relatively simple," other parts can "exceed a litigant's skill level," said Burnworth.
To brush up on his own skill levels in certain legal areas, next week Burnworth is attending the "New Judges Orientation, Part I" school in Columbus. The school is divided into study segments including juvenile, municipal and common police court.
Burnworth said he looks forward to the segments that will provide updates on search and seizure issues in criminal law and criminal sentencing.


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Discgo wrote:You can't play them all if you help run one of them. This format will discourage volunteers from helping if they want a chance at the USDGC QualifierGDL17921 wrote::idea: how about a series separate from the iowa tour to accumulate points somehow? This is something you could do to perhaps promote some tournaments that need the numbers to be successful - aka the A-Tiers. This year is a unique opportunity in that we have 4 A-Tiers right here in IA in a relatively short period of time. They're early enough that it could work as a nice USDGC Q-Series or something along those lines. Plus it would be a great way to encourage ams to play more than one or two of these events if they're trying for the USDGC spot they'll need to play them all. With Cedar Rapids being the last one, the finale would be in Cedar Rapids.
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Old Fort
Cedar Rapids
x number of points for playing, x number of points for number of people you beat or tie. The assumption would be that this is for MA1 (advanced players)
ok, then maybe take 3 of the 4 best performances, or add x number of bonus points to those that help run their local event, so as not to penalize those guys for not playing.