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Second Sundays with KC Columnists
Sunday, September 14, 2008
4:00pm @ Plaza Branch
The Kansas City Star workplace and careers columnist Diane Stafford gives the first talk in the second season of the Library's Second Sundays with KC Columnists on Sunday, September 14, at 2 p.m. at the Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.
Stafford will discuss the local job market and offer tips on searching for or changing jobs in the current environment. Stafford has donated copies of her book " Your Job: Getting It, Keeping It, Improving It, Changing It " to be given away during the event.
The 2008-09 Second Sundays with KC Columnists series continues through April 12, with talks on the Second Sunday of each month by some of Kansas City's favorite columnists from The Kansas City Star.
Presenters discuss some of their favorite columns, share previously untold stories from their years in the newspaper business, and answer audience questions.
Admission is free. Click here or call 816.701.3407 to indicate your interest in attending.


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You will visit: England & Scotland, including London, Bristol, York, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands, Glasgow & Liverpool
The England & Scotland tour will take you away to a whirlwind of sightseeing, medieval history and culture. Rolling green hills and cosy pubs are what England & Scotland are all about.
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ME Time optionals will take your trip to a whole new level with unforgettable experiences unique to the places you visit. See more, do more, live more & go home completely regret-free. Costs for these aren't included in your tour cost & are payable to your Trip Manager in local currency.
On our trips we don't just take you to the destinations, we make sure you get under the skin of every place you visit. From amazing food & accommodation, to exclusive access to incredible experiences, with Contiki you'll get unbeatable value & a completely unique travel experience.
Check-in to your hotel after 2pm and the remainder of the day is free to relax before meeting your fellow travellers for your Kickstart meeting this evening. Afterwards why not grab some dinner at one of the local restaurants or take a short walk to explore nearby Covent Garden
Meet up with your fellow travellers and Trip Manager and jump on the coach for a look at London's iconic buildings and UNESCO World Heritage sites in our included tour.
Start your tour by learning about the Royal Family's place of residence (Buckingham Palace), the horror tales of the Tower of London and the magnificent Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine Middleton were married in 2011.
Head out of the big city today, we're off to Liverpool! This place is famous for its football team, accents & it's most famous ex-residents, The Beatles. Enjoy some time to explore the city this afternoon
If you're feeling like getting into Liverpool by night then you could opt to party at the city's famous Cavern Club, where Beatlemania was born!
- See Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London & Westminster Abbey
- Follow in the footsteps of The Beatles on a locally guided Magical Mystery Tour
Spend more time exploring Liverpool this morning. Then, back on the coach, take in the wild countryside as we head to York. It's soaked in history and English traditions.
Your Trip Manager will wind back the clock and fill you in on York's 2000-year-old history as you walk through the web of little lanes within the medieval city walls. You'll see the impressive York Minister, the Shambles and Clifford's Tower.
For legends and folklore, opt for a night-time ghost tour that takes you through dark historic alleyways of York. Our expert Local Guide, a typical story-teller, will give you the low down on whose ghosts haunt which houses!
- Guided walking tour of York
- See York Minster and Clifford's Tower
- Evening 'Ghost Walk' GB £5.00
Back on the coach, we wind our way through the jaw-droppingly beautiful Lake District. The area has a reputation as England's most scenic region and you'll soon understand why. Filled with 16 major lakes, high peaks and cute, stone-built settlements, this region is all about picture-perfect countryside.
This morning we travel to Bowness-on-Windemere. With free time, opt for a cruise on Lake Windermere and see for yourself why this region inspired so many poets. Otherwise, walk through this bustling town and find a cute tea room. If you're keen, try a traditional English afternoon tea with tasty scones and hot tea.
Then if you feel like getting some adrenaline pumping, try a high ropes course. For those who want to keep their feet firmly on the ground, there's plenty of hiking trails through the beautiful English countryside.
- Visit Bowness & see Windermere
- Activities From GB £15.00
- Lake Windermere Cruise GB £7.70
Northbound, we'll drop by the 2000-year-old Hadrian's Wall, the Roman Empire's most impressive engineering feat, before traveling on through the English countryside.
Afterwards, we say farewell England and cross the border into Scotland, where we visit the small village and romantic hot spot of Gretna Green, famous for holding runaway marriages.
Later, we pull into the buzzing city of Edinburgh. Home to loads of festivals, cutting-edge Edinburgh serves up a fun, creative mix of ancient and modern.
You'll get a good look around this striking city as your Trip Manager fills you in on the core sites of the Old and New Towns. Check out the Robbie Burns statue, the National Gallery and the Grass Market, where local artists, designers and craftspeople sell their wares.
Tonight, there's a chance to experience a hearty Scottish meal, complete with haggis and a traditional bagpiper. After dinner, round up some friends and head out into the city's pumping nightlife. Edinburgh has so much on offer – so ask your Trip Manager for some tips on the city's cosy pubs, basement bars and happening clubs.
With a free day, decide how you want to shape your Edinburgh experience and explore this living time-line.
Explore the scene-stealing Edinburgh Castle, perched high up above the city on an extinct volcano, where the Scottish crown jewels and famous Stone of Destiny are housed. Retrace Scottish royalty's footsteps and walk the Royal Mile with its jumble of medieval houses and buildings. See the Holyrood Palace, former home to Mary Queen of Scots.
For a one-stop shopping spot, make the most of Princes Street. From kilts and tartans to modern labels and cashmere, this street has it all.
At lunch, go local and order some traditional fish'n'chips and a deep fried chocolate bar if you're feeling adventurous!
For a relaxing afternoon, spend some time in Edinburgh's famous Botanical Gardens. Explore the 72 acres of grounds, exotic plants and stunning glass houses.
- See Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and the Royal Mile
Stop by St. Andrews, Scotland's oldest university town and the "home of golf" where you'll see the famous course of the same name that is used in major international tournaments. Then roll on through the Scottish Highlands, packed with wild mountain scenery, rugged green hills and the tales of old clans.
Next up is the stuff of legends – a cruise on the gorgeous & world-famous Loch Ness. This afternoon find out more as your Trip Manager fills you in on the lake's mythical monster.
Back on the coach, plug in your headphones, sit back and take in the dramatic scenery. We drive past turreted castles and surging rivers before stopping for the night in this spectacular spot.
- Visit St. Andrews, the home of golf
- Scenic drives including the Whisky Trail and Royal Deeside
- Visit Loch Ness & Loch Lomond
- Spot 'Nessie' on a boat cruise of stunning Loch Ness
This morning, we continue on past tiny villages, emerald green moors, lakes and seaside cliffs that the West Highlands are so famous for.
On the stunning Isle of Skye, we visit the seaside town of Portree, known for its brightly coloured houses and charming fishing port. Your Trip Manager will tell you the stories and legends connected too this remote inner Herbridean Island and fill you in on how people live in this dramatic environment.
Later, we pass Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain, as we continue through the remote West Highlands.
- See Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain
We make our way to Glasgow this morning. Your Trip Manager will tell you all about this historic area and of the conflict and battles that took place here before we reach Scotland's largest city.
We arrive in Glasgow this afternoon. It's pulsing with urban soul, pubs filled with colourful characters and the most happening live music scene in the country.
There's free time to explore this UNESCO city of music. Walk around the down town and see the city's famed Victorian architecture, including Glasgow's Gothic cathedral, the impressive City Chambers and St. George's Square – located right in the city's heart.
Tonight, get out amongst the locals and try some of Scotland's tasty produce. Order yourself some of the country's world-renowned salmon, trout or Aberdeen Angus beef and grab yourself a pint. Later, make the most of the live music scene and ask your Trip Manager where to go for door-to-door music venues.
- See George Square & the Glasgow City Chambers
The tour ends after breakfast in Glasgow. It's time to say goodbye to your friends. Or if you've chosen to end in London, catch the train back to London, where the tour ends upon arrival.
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Updated: 10/05/2012 - East Middle School in Grand Junction is closed today due to a water line break.
Posted: 08/30/2012 - Student enrollment at Colorado Mesa University has increased five years in a row, and it's not slowing down.
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Updated: 07/11/2012 - Many high school graduates are looking forward to college classes in just a few months, but for some, class may be a like high school. More and more Colorado students are taking remedial courses once they get to college.
Updated: 07/11/2012 - There was a centennial celebration at Appleton Elementary School this week, making it the oldest consolidated school in the state.
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Updated: 12/01/2011 - A lot of teachers eventually come back home to work in the local school district. But one local teacher did one better: going back to the school where she was once a student.
Updated: 11/08/2011 - When 5th graders at one local elementary school were asked to put together a community service project, a group of them decided they wanted to help families in need. Monday, they showed just how much of a difference kids can make.
Updated: 11/04/2011 - Three local schools are in the running to win $50,000 -- but to seal the deal, they're going to need your help.
Updated: 11/02/2011 - Voters overwhelmingly shot down a proposed property tax hike to help fund District 51 schools.
Updated: 10/21/2011 - In an effort to raise money for their school's music program, 140 students at one local middle school spent the day rockin -- but not with their instruments.
Updated: 10/12/2011 - When budget cuts put their reading aides on the chopping block, students and parents at one local elementary school decided to take matters into their own hands -- and feet.
Updated: 12/06/2011 - Colorado Mountain College officials say they expect to complete their investigation into a discrimination complaint by mid-November.
Updated: 12/06/2011 - A junior college is warning a student with epilepsy that her seizures are becoming disruptive and she could be forced to drop classes.
Updated: 12/06/2011 - Colorado Democratic Senate President Brandon Shaffer is requesting an emergency audit examining online k-12 schools over "serious concerns" about student failure rates.
Posted: 09/22/2011 - An anti-bullying group says School District 51 is ahead of the curve when it comes to making schools safe for all students.
Updated: 09/07/2011 - During a board workshop Tuesday evening, a member of the District 51 School Board publicly announced that she will be stepping down from office.
Updated: 09/02/2011 - Attorneys are expected to deliver final arguments in a lawsuit challenging how Colorado funds it's education system.
Posted: 08/17/2011 - After learning the results of a recent public survey, the District 51 School Board asked staff to draft two proposals asking the public for a mill levy override to help fund local schools.
Updated: 08/12/2011 - A local school has a brand new school zone after parents and staff members raised concerns about safety in the area.
Updated: 08/10/2011 - Going green and going for gold -- District 51 says its recent efforts to become more energy efficient have not only saved taxpayers more than a million dollars over the past year, they're also gaining national recognition.


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Trouble-prone actress Lindsay Lohan drops in for a guest spot. She plays an indecisive bride-to-be who hires Max and Caroline (Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs) to make her wedding cake. Can they be smart and just decline?
"Dallas" (9 p.m., TNT):
It's the midseason finale, and you just know there will be all kinds of drama. Producers have promised plenty of red-hot action on various fronts in an episode fittingly titled, "Where There's Smoke."
"Independent Lens" (10 p.m., PBS):
The latest installment of the documentary series, "The Trials of Muhammad Ali," charts the boxing legend's life outside the ring. The film focuses on his conversion to Islam, his refusal to serve in Vietnam and his struggles with Parkinson's disease.
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AVON - No matter the state of the economy, it takes about 15 firefighters to effectively battle a house fire, say local fire officials.
Starting this year, the Eagle River Fire Protection District has lost about 25 percent of its property tax revenue - virtually its only source of steady income - because of falling property values in the valley. Facing a drop of about $1.7 million from its $7 million budget in 2011, district officials last year asked voters for a property tax increase that would have kept the district's revenues at 2011 levels through 2019.
Before the election, district officials said the drop in revenue might result in firefighter layoffs and station closures.
Voters still said no.
In the wake of that election, money is still tight, but no one is talking about permanently closing any of the district's stations.
But district chief Karl Bauer said some stations may be closed for a day, or a few days, at a time. The reason, he said, is that the district has cut all overtime pay. That means there won't be people available to cover shifts such as when a couple of people are on vacation and someone else has to take a sick day, for example.
If that happens - or, more likely, when it happens - that would leave a station short of a four-person crew. Since responding to a fire starts with four people on a truck, district officials would rather have an effective crew coming from farther away than a short-handed one that's in the neighborhood. That means stations might close until enough people are available.
Bauer said deciding which station to close in those conditions will depend on everything from the time of year to the perceived risk in various communities.
But if a station is closed, that may leave the entire department short of the 15-person crew needed to fight a house fire. And if there are two calls at once, at least one incident will be left short-handed.
"We may have as few as 14 firefighters for the entire district," Bauer said. "We would have had 20 two years ago."
But that's due to staffing shortages resulting from the end of overtime pay. The district actually has as many front-line firefighters as it did two years ago. Instead, managers and administrative employees have been cut.
The firefighting staff has stayed stable for a couple of reasons - there's public safety, of course, but there's also the matter of a federal grant the district received a few years ago. The terms of that grant, which paid for hiring and training nine firefighters, requires the district to keep its staff stable. Otherwise, the grant would have to be repaid.
That means the district is required to replace firefighters who resign.
Ed O'Brien, the chairman of the district's elected board of directors, said the district will continue to work with what it has, paying for some operating expenses from reserve funds.
But, he said, those funds will only last a few years.
Then there's the matter of all the county's taxing districts facing another drop in property tax revenue in 2014.
Bauer said that next drop could be another 10 to 15 percent.
If that happens, he said, "We'll really be up against it."
But, O'Brien said, there are no plans at the moment to ask voters again for more money.
Fellow board member Jennifer Cartmell-Hays said no matter what the board decides over the next couple of years, the district needs to do a better job of telling residents about the work it does.
"Last year firefighters called every registered voter in the district," Cartmell-Hays said. "One person in Edwards said, 'Why are you calling me? We're served by the Edwards volunteer fire department.'"
Whether the district decides to ask voters for more money or not in the next couple of years, Cartmell-Hays said the board and the staff are firm in one belief.
"Times are tough - we've got to get through this," she said.
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LAKE CHARLES, La. – The Texas A&M - Corpus Christi women's basketball team led the boards but it wasn't enough as the Islanders suffered a 68-39 loss to McNeese State Thursday night at Burton Coliseum. The Cowgirls were powered by three players in double-figure scoring.
Jessica Jammer paced the Islanders (1-13, 0-3 SLC) with nine points while Ashley Darley added seven points. Texas A&M - Corpus Christi was led by Darley and Jammer on the boards with seven rebounds apiece and Brandi Huff tallied six. Darley also chipped in three steals. The Islanders out rebounded the Cowgirls 43-38 and tallied 11 second-chance points to the Cowgirls' four.
Ashlyn Baggett propelled the Cowgirls (7-8, 2-2 SLC) with 24 points including four from behind the arc while Cecilia Okoye added 11 and Caitln Baggett recorded 10. Arianna James led the glass with a game-high 11 rebounds.
The Cowgirls jumped out to a 7-0 lead before Huff got on board with a layup. After a mini 5-0 run, the Islanders trimmed the lead to six with back-to-back baskets by Darley. Caitlyn Baggett followed with the Cowgirls' first trey of the game. Jammer and Ashanti Plummer each tallied points at the charity stripe before McNeese State put together an 11-0 run with eight minutes to play. Marquesha Anderson-Sparks answered with consecutive baskets and Jammer followed with a put back to pull the Islanders within 12 with under-five to play in the half. McNeese State however built a 21-point cushion on a 9-0 run. The Islanders ended the half on a 4-0 run with free throws by Huff and a layup by Jammer.
The Cowgirls headed into the locker room with a 35-18 lead on 40.6 percent shooting from the field. Jammer led the Islanders with five points while Huff, Darley and Jammer each led the boards with five apiece. The Islanders grabbed the 25-20 advantage on the boards. Ashlyn Baggett led the Cowgirls with 12 points.
McNeese State went on a 14-2 run with 8:40 to play and never looked back as the Islanders fell short 33-21 in the second half.
The Islanders will continue Southland Conference play on the road Saturday, Jan. 12, when they travel to Beaumont, Texas to take on Lamar. Tipoff is slated for 4:00 p.m.
For the latest on Islanders Women's Basketball, like the team on Facebook (Islanders Womens Basketball), follow them on Twitter (@IslandersWBB) and visit www.GoIslanders.com.


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A groundbreaking ceremony was held on January 4, 2012 for the renovation of the Marion Area Transit building on South State Street.
The renovation is 100% funded by American Recovery & Reinvestment Act and will increasing existing facility by 900 square feet. The total renovation cost is $654,200 and the projected opening date is September 24, 2012.
Marion Area Transit was established in 1986 and averages over 15,000 passengers per month.
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State Police said they have arrested the fourth person wanted in connection to a home invasion in Unity.
Police said Danny Green, 27, was arrested without incident at a friend's home in Winslow. He was taken to Waldo County Jail in Belfast.
Green, along with Alexander Salvas, 18 of Skowhegan, and Bryan Gower, 22 of Waterville, is accused of forcibly entering a home on Wanning Road in Unity and demanding money and drugs from the 72-year-old homeowner.
The three men face charges of burglary and robbery and are being held in lieu of $5,000 bail.
A fourth person, Paige Lancot, 19 of Skowhegan, was also arrested and charged with criminal conspiracy. She is free on bail.
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Dr. Donald Deis began his tenure as the Islanders' Faculty Athletic Representative in August 2012.
In his role, he serves as chair of the Islanders Athletic Council and represents Texas A&M – Corpus Christi and its faculty in the school's relationship with the NCAA. He also serves as a liaison between the university's faculty and staff and the student-athletes and Islanders staff. Appointed by President Dr. Flavius Killebrew, he will serve a two-year renewable term.
Raised in Corpus Christi, Deis earned his bachelor's (BA '75) and master's degrees (MBA '77) from the Island University. He earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is both a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner. He returned to his alma mater in 2004 in the accounting department, becoming the inaugural Ennis and Virginia Joslin Endowed Chair in Accounting and is department chair over accounting, finance and business law. Before returning to Corpus Christi, Deis held the Joseph A. Silvoso Distinguished Director of the School of Accountancy at the University of Missouri-Columbia. Prior to that, he was on the faculty at LSU for 14 years where he also served as the director of the doctoral program in accounting.
The recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Alumni Award, he and his wife, Kathy, have contributed significant time and money to their school, establishing scholarship funds in both the accounting and nursing departments. They also served as co-chairs of the faculty/staff branch of the Momentum Capital Campaign. Kathy is a clinical assistant professor in TAMUCC's College of Nursing. Kathy and Don are avid sports fans, having been season ticket holders of the Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints, LSU Football, LSU Basketball (men's and women's), LSU Baseball, and Islanders Men's Basketball.
Don played several sports in high school and in college. For several years, he was a volunteer assistant basketball coach in Louisiana for middle and high school boys' teams. He has also been a volunteer walking scorer in PGA events for many years. Their son, Scott, is an LSU graduate and was a member of the LSU Men's Basketball Team and a Louisiana state high school all-star. Both Kathy and Don view athletics as an important part of the college experience for all students, staff, faculty, and alums.
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Living to see one-hundred and one years is quite the accomplishment. An Ashford woman is celebrating this milestone today with over four generations of family and friends.
Edna Fellows Christmas is thankful for another birthday.
"God just blesses me, I try to live a clean life and try to behave and he just blessed me," said Christmas.
Those who know her best say that she is an inspiration to people of all ages, especially to her daughter Edna Earl.
"We all have our own special relationship with her and I think we can all say that she is a very special person…She's just like a find diamond, she's strong, sturdy and you can depend on her, she sparkles," said Edna Earl Christmas.
After all, reaching the age of 101 is a pretty big deal. Christmas says following the simple rules in life have carried her a long way.
"I never smoked nor drank and I just tried to behave. I didn't always behave I'm sure but I tried," said Christmas.
Her family believes that a huge part of her outcome is the absence stress.
"What I think is that she doesn't worry very much. She has been fortunate to have people around her who have taken a lot of the load and the business part of life from her," said Edna Earl Christmas.
Whether its destiny or making smart life choices Christmas is grateful for another year and more time to spend time with those that she loves. Edna is also a very diehard Auburn University football fan.


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Guests at "Dancing and Delectables," an SHS Music Department fundraiser, had an opportunity to sample more than 30 desserts donated by restaurants and businesses in Summit County and to vote on their favorites. The top 10 favorites were: tira misu from Toscato's, peach raspberry cobbler from Arapahoe Cafe, vanilla avalanche cookies from Mountain Mary's, fudge n nutty from Mountain Mary's, pumpkin cheesecake from The Warming Hut, chocolate mousse from CMC Culinary Institute, maple star anise from Cafe ProFustion, vanilla pudding with chocolate sauce from Peppino's, apple pie from Foote's Rest, brownies from Backcountry Brewery.
Much thanks to all our contributors who helped make the event a tasty delight.


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St. James VFW Post 1914 dropped a doubleheader at St. Peter on Saturday as St. James lost two five inning games.
Post 1914 lost the first game 2-0. Branson Peterson pitched a complete game allowing only one hit. St. James had four errors which led to two unearned runs. Branson had VFW's only hit of the game.
The second game was more of the same for St. James VFW. Derek Meyer gave up two hits as the pitcher for St. James, but Post 1914 had only one hit in the 4-1 loss.
Meyer did give up six walks and had one strikeout. Brady Halvorson had St. James' only hit and run.
The weather is still causing a problem for St. James teams, as VFW had a game rained out on June 12, against Mapleton. VFW has a home game against New Ulm on Saturday at 10:30 am at the high school ball field.
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VAIL, Colorado - Where did you go to find the best and most innovative jewelry in 1973? The same place that you can go to now - The Squash Blossom. The Squash Blossom is the store with a collection of the most innovative and finest jewelry designers in the country.
"In the beginning, it was fun how innovative you could be when Vail was starting out," said owner Patti Cogswell. "It was founded by creative and sophisticated people who had seen the world and wanted to bring the best to this new town."
What Patti and her husband, John, dared to bring to Vail in 1972 was something they both loved and could not be found anywhere else - high quality, hand crafted, one-of-a-kind Native American jewelry. Together, they traveled to different Indian reservations and scouted for the most magnificent pieces to bring back to the store. Soon, word spread about the Squash Blossom and its unique treasures.
It was also during these formative years of traveling and meeting different artists that led John to start Vail's first art gallery. The Cogswell Gallery, focused on fine art and bronzes, opened in 1980.
Vail was expanding and finding its niche, and the Cogswells maintained their dedication by continuing to provide the most exceptional jewelry and art in town. By the 1990s, Patti and John knew that they wanted a store that embraced different cultures and had a global perspective. Inspired by their world travels, they decided to take the leap and fully re-model the store in 1998. The Squash Blossom became a warm, inviting space reflecting the chic ambience of the Mediterranean. This space also allowed them to highlight the distinctiveness of their new artists and their work. Today, there are over 40 diverse fashionable jewelry designers represented in the Squash Blossom.
"How can we get the next great piece of jewelry that will bring joy and excitement to a customer's life?" Patti said.
It is with this passion, combined with the thrill of new jewelry collections each season that motivates Patti and her staff.
"Vail has evolved beautifully, and this town has a lot of heart and soul," Patti said.
Like the town, The Squash Blossom has evolved beautifully over the last 40 years.
Patti and John Cogswell are thankful of their local support, and they also would like to thank their customers for all these wonderful years.
The Squash Blossom is located at 198 Gore Creek Drive in Vail Village.


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The Newman University fall 2012 commencement ceremony was conducted at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 at Central Community Church, 6100 W. Maple. A total of 178 graduates were honored in the ceremony, including 37 individuals with associate's degrees, 99 graduates with bachelor's degrees, and 42 individuals with master's degrees.
Among them were local students: Jenessa Meadows, associate of science, occupational therapy assistant, Inman; and Mark Bengtson, master of business administration, management, Lindsborg.
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Crews in the western portions of the state are monitoring weather conditions as rain and snow are expected to move in overnight. They are ready to begin salt and sanding operations or clearing as conditions warrant. Drivers in these areas are encouraged to check weather conditions before heading out in the morning and to allow extra time getting to a destination should travel be necessary.
Other crews statewide will also be monitoring conditions as the storm is expected to move across the state tomorrow mid-morning/afternoon.
There are 550 trucks available statewide, 60 in the metro area, all of which are ready and prepared for the next round of storms. Sand and salt sheds are stocked and crews are ready to respond to conditions.
During snow and/or ice conditions, motorists are asked to:
· Check road conditions before getting out on the roads.
· Stay at least 200 feet behind road-clearing equipment; crews need room to maneuver and can engage plowing or spreading materials without notice.
· Allow extra space between vehicles, so there is adequate distance for braking in wet and icy conditions.
· Be aware of "black ice," which looks wet on the roadway, but is actually a thin layer of ice.
· Please be patient, plan trips ahead and allow extra time to reach destinations
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Do you plan to wear a costume for Halloween?
seamstress..thank you and i hope God blesses you immensely!
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Wish I could buy some of that stew from ya luvthesouth! Sounds pretty darn good. And yes, I bet God's hand is in it somewhere along the way adding His special touch.
Have a fun and safe Halloween and God Bless.
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seamstress, i hope your events at the church go well. around here it is brunswick stew time. everyone from the fire department, churches and wildlife clubs are selling it. most are charging $6.00-$7.00 a quart. they are all pretty good except the church stew is usually better. wonder why??? do you think god gives it a little extra stir of his own? :-) i usually buy about 10 or 12 quarts and freeze them for later.
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Going to a trunk or treat party at our church. We also have our annual chilli supper the same night!
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be smart.... wear a reversible mask and get twice the goodies.
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Roy Marshall McMahan, 89, of Meeker, formerly of Tecumseh, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, at his home surrounded by his family.
The family has designated Angelic Family Hospice, 421 N. Beard, Shawnee, OK, 74801 as appropriate for memorials.
Family will gather from 4 to 7 p.m. to meet with friends, Thursday, Oct. 11, and visitation will continue through service time.
Service will be 2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 12, at Meeker Assembly of God Church with Reverend Kelly Bowen, Church of Christ, Okemah, and Reverend Mike Melton, Meeker First United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will follow at Jamison Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.
To share memories, or to sign the guestbook online, go to www.cooperfuneral.com.
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LIVERMORE -- The champagne flowed, the confetti cannons fired, and finally, it was time to shop at the Paragon Outlets mall in Livermore.
Hours after the high-end mall's opening Thursday, shopper Ellie Greenville from Walnut Creek struggled to carry three bags from Bloomingdale's, where she'd purchased Ugg brand boots at half price and designer jeans at huge discounts.
"I'm a little stressed out," she said. "I loaded up with a little more than I'd intended to. There are a lot of great deals."
Amy Chaplick of San Jose may have been the mall's earliest shopper. She arrived in Livermore on Wednesday to take advantage of preview sales at Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus' Last Call. And she was back early Thursday for the official opening, looking forward to patronizing the Armani and Prada outlet stores.
"The designer stores are drawing me here, because they're not the kind of stores Gilroy (outlet center) has," she said.
Chaplick, who was armed with discount coupons, said she scored a $1,000 Burberry trench coat for $200 at Bloomingdale's, a $400 pair of Ferragamo sandals for $120 at Neiman-Marcus Last Call and a $300 Armani top for $74.
While consumers searched for bargains inside, commuters fumed as Interstate 580 backed up in both directions at the El Charro Road exit for miles into Dublin.
Timothy Stiehr, of Lockeford, arrived at the mall about a half-hour before its 10 a.m. opening and found a traffic "zoo," he said. "By the time we got off the ramp, it took a half-hour to drive a half a mile" and park, said Stiehr.
Despite the hubbub, by 11 a.m., Stiehr was carrying two bags full of purses -- $2,000 worth from the Coach outlet, he said.
A shopper from Modesto, Sharon Van Belle, said she left home at 7:45 a.m. and didn't get off the freeway offramp at El Charro until 9:40 a.m.
"It was just a mess, but it was worth it," she said, clutching her bargains -- including two pairs of Kenneth Cole shoes, regularly $70, that she snapped up for $20 each.
Hundreds of shoppers began arriving before 8 a.m., some lining up outside favorite stores -- including the Nike Factory Outlet, where more than 100 people waited patiently for the doors to swing open.
At 10 a.m., local dignitaries, including Livermore mayor John Marchand and Alameda County supervisor Scott Haggerty, held a ribbon cutting ceremony.
"What an edifice, what a thing of beauty," declared a poetic Marchand.
A thunder of confetti cannons signaled the opening of store doors about 10:15 a.m. Excited shoppers filed in civilly and within minutes were seen hefting bags displaying logos of the mall's 130-plus upscale stores.
Gerald Yano and his wife Christina of Livermore were among the first at the mall Thursday morning.
"We're excited because it's the biggest thing in Livermore," said Gerald Yano.
Paragon Outlets management had no immediate estimate on the crowd size for opening day, but Livermore police said they wouldn't be surprised if the number of shoppers reaches 100,000 over the four-day opening. Anticipating huge crowds, Livermore police and the California Highway Patrol have extra traffic controls planned into Sunday.
The Baltimore-based Paragon Outlets says the outlet center is the first to be built in the Bay Area since 2001. The company broke ground on the project in August 2011 after more than seven years in development. It is expected to create about 2,000 local jobs and generate about $2 million in annual sales tax revenue.


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JONATHAN AYALA, Ygnacio Valley, forward, Sr. -- Ayala had a school-record 33 goals this season and was selected as the DVAL's MVP.
ESTEBAN BERUMEN, Pittsburg, forward, Sr. -- Berumen finished his senior year with 31 goals and 15 assists. He was selected as the BVAL's MVP as he led Pittsburg to a league title and a 20-2-1 record.
JEFF GREENBERG, Monte Vista, forward, Sr. -- Greenberg was selected as the EBAL's MVP as he had 23 goals and 13 assists for the Mustangs, who advanced to the NCS Division I finals.
JEREMY ROMERO, Hercules, forward, Sr. -- Romero joined the Titans in mid-season and still ranked third in East Bay scoring with 29 goals. He led the Titans to their first NCS final and was first-team All-TCAL Stone.
YASSINE HAMDOUNI, Berkeley, midfielder, Sr. -- With exceptional size, speed and skill, Hamdouni led the Yellowjackets to the WACC-Foothill Division crown and a 20-2-3 record with 15 goals and had seven assists.
CHARLES ZALOUMIS, Monte Vista, midfielder, Jr. -- Zaloumis was the most dangerous midfielder in the East Bay this season as he scored nine goals and tied for the team lead with 13 assists.
JOEY JONES, De La Salle, midfielder, Jr. -- Jones excelled as he made the switch from center forward to attacking midfield this year. He led the team in both goals (13) and assists (nine) and was a big part of the Spartans' NCS Division I title run.
JESUS ENRIQUEZ, Newark Memorial, midfielder, Jr. -- Fast and creative, Enriquez made an impact in his first season at Newark Memorial. He was the MVAL's MVP and had eight goals and 14 assists this season.
JOHN WAYLAND, John Wayland, San Ramon Valley, defense, Sr. -- Wayland, a first-team All-EBAL pick, was one of the best defenders in the East Bay but also led the Wolves with 11 goals.
RYAN DONAT, Campolindo, defense, Jr. -- Donat was an imposing center back for a very good Cougars defense, but he also led the team with eight goals and was selected as the DFAL's MVP.
TRENTON MATSON, Las Lomas, defense, Sr. -- The Cal Poly-bound Matson was the DFAL's Defensive Player of the Year.
KEEGAN MURPHY, De La Salle, goalkeeper, Sr. -- Murphy was named first team All-EBAL and had 14 shutouts, allowing only 18 goals in 27 games.
Jake Foscalina, Livermore, Jr. -- Had 23 goals and was first-team All-EBAL.
Eduardo Bautista, Richmond, Sr. -- Had 25 goals and was the TCAL-Rock Offensive Player of the Year.
Tyler Pangia, Amador Valley, Sr. -- Had 21 goals and eight assists and was first-team All-EBAL.
Jasper Hebert, Berkeley, Sr. -- Had 12 goals and seven assists.
A.J. Ortega, Hayward, Jr. -- Had an East Bay-leading 21 assists.
Luis Moreno, El Cerrito, Sr. -- Had 14 goals and 13 assists, and was first-team All-TCAL Rock.
Tony Zumaya, Ygnacio Valley, Jr. -- Had 13 goals and 15 assists. Was a first-team All-DVAL pick.
Marco Monti, De La Salle, So. -- Helped Spartans allow less than a goal a game; was first-team All-EBAL.
Gus Keeble, Campolindo, Sr. -- Had five goals and was first-team All-DFAL.
Cory Stewart, Dublin, Sr. -- Helped the Gaels post 15 team shutouts. Was first-team All-DFAL.
Spencer Petty, Amador Valley, Sr. -- Allowed just 22 goals in 27 games, including 12 shutouts. Was second team All-EBAL.
Rigo Castillo, Hayward, Sr. -- 18 goals. 66 career goals.
Suliman Khoram, Dublin, So. -- Had 21 goals and nine assists. First team All-DFAL.
Guhan Sundar, Mission San Jose, Sr. -- Had 10 goals and 19 assists. First team All-MVAL.
Danny O'Lenic, Amador Valley, Sr. -- Had nine goals and seven assists. First team All-EBAL.
Oscar Ledesma, Pittsburg, Sr. -- Had 7 goals, 11 assists. First team All-BVAL.
Marco Udave, Hayward, Jr. -- Had 19 goals, 15 assists.
Andrew Marques, Hercules, Sr. -- TCAL-Stone MVP.
Rob Rowenhorst, California, Sr. -- First team All-EBAL.
Juan Sanchez, Alhambra, Sr. -- First team All-DFAL.
Ernesto Blanquel, Richmond, Sr. -- First team All-TCAL Rock.
Carlos Herrera, San Leandro, Jr. -- 17 goals allowed in 22 games. 13 shutouts.


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College for Public Health and Social Justice > Contact Us > Wm. Shawn Steadman, BSBA
Research Interests: Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Critical Infrastructure and Key Resource Protection, Continuity of Operations, Emergency Management / Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation
Courses: Emergency Management; Homeland Security; Emergency Support Functions; Emergency Management / Homeland Security Exercises and Evaluation (HSEEP); Disaster Mitigation; Disaster Prevention; Disaster Preparedness; Disaster Response; Disaster Recovery; Crisis Management; Incident Command; Contingency Planning; Continuity of Operations (COOP); National Incident Management System (NIMS); Physical Security; Program Management; Risk Assessment; Maritime Security; Counter-terrorism; Search and Rescue
Education History: Rockhurst University; BSBA; Washington University in St. Louis, MArch
SLU faculty since: 2013 (served as adjunct instructor previously)
Mr. Steadman brings a number of strong attributes to his profession and Saint Louis University as a Program/Project Manager, Subject Matter Expert (SME), Professional Continuity Practitioner (PCP), and Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP). His expertise is in providing guidance and support to emergency management, homeland security and continuity of operations programs at all levels of government and the private sector.
His well-rounded experience includes expertise and experience in local, state and federal Emergency Operations Centers (EOC's) during all levels of catastrophic disasters and deployments.
Mr. Steadman is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) spearheading improvement and agency continuity of operations (COOP), response and improvements through mission-based target capabilities, objective and subtask process design. He utilizes the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) and the National Response Framework (NRF) as his template. Mr. Steadman has developed objective based training/exercise programs for the protection of the nation's assets and personnel including: DHS/FEMA NED National Level Exercise 2011 (NLE 11); DHS/TSA Freight Rail (I-STEP); DHS/TSA Mass Transit (I-STEP); and DHS/USCG (AMSTEP) (PortSTEP) programs. He continues to support the programs as a consulting SME. Recently, he has been the designer of multiple large-scale Public Health and Healthcare Functional Exercises around the country, including the application of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and Points of Dispensing (POD) during Public Health Emergencies.
He is a SME in the incorporation of the National Response Framework (NRF), National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command Structure (ICS), and Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) to ensure federal, state, local, NGO and private partner preparedness for emergency incidents and special events through Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). Mr. Steadman continues to be a sounding board for top USCG officials during National Exercises and Real Type 1 (Major) Disaster Deployments. He has provided command expertise for the USCG in Planning and Operations during major disaster deployments. This includes experience with Area and Unified Commands
He is a team lead, senior trainer, and certified Professional Continuity Practitioner (PCP) providing expertise in plan development/review, hazard vulnerability analysis (HVA), business impact analysis (BIA), and the incorporation of the organization's goals and objectives by facilitating discussion related activities. The end result incorporates the organization's capabilities in the Standard Operating Procedures and Plans, including Continuity of Operations/Business Plans (COOP/COB).
In addition, Mr. Steadman has a background in planning and design as an Architecture/Engineering Principal and Program Manager providing the capability of resolving complex technical and non-technical issues and objectives in the field of Critical Infrastructure and Key Resource (CIKR) High Value Asset (HVA) protection. He is trained in mitigating potential natural and terrorist attacks against physical facilities by DHS/FEMA.
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Bay Area courts, staggered by deep state budget cuts over the past three years, face another dose of financial woe that could hit Santa Clara and Alameda counties particularly hard.
In a bit of a Robin Hood scenario for California's 58 trial courts, the state's judicial leaders are planning a new formula for distributing more than $1 billion in annual state funding that would take tens of millions of dollars from Northern California courts over the next five years and send it elsewhere.
Coupled with recent statewide cutbacks, the funding shift could further diminish the courts' ability to serve the public, for example causing much longer waits for divorce and child custody cases, as well as for resolving civil feuds between businesses. There likely would be shorter hours to file and obtain court records and fewer resources for treatment-related programs in drug and dependency courts.
Other than Monterey, all of the region's courts would lose money, part of a larger effort to fix historical imbalances in funding California courts that for years have crippled some rural counties and fast-growing counties such as Riverside and San Bernardino.
Under the new formula, Santa Clara County would be the biggest loser in the Bay Area, absorbing more than $10 million in cuts in the next five years, beyond the tens of millions lost in recent years as a result of California's budget troubles. And in Alameda County, which has had layoffs and cut public hours at its courthouses, the move would cost more than $6 million over the same time frame.
"It's hard to swallow," said C. Don Clay, Alameda County's presiding judge.
For courts already searching for ways to deal with Gov. Jerry Brown's $261 million statewide cut to the judiciary in the current budget, the additional pain in the Bay Area could translate into more frustration for the public dealing with local justice systems.
In sprawling San Bernardino County, one of the beneficiaries of the redistribution plan, judges have shut down far-flung courthouses to save money, a move that in some cases forces residents to drive hours for any legal business.
For judges there, the extra money is an overdue life raft, adding more than $13 million to its current $61.3 million by 2017.
"It's the right prescription," said Marsha Slough, San Bernardino's presiding judge.
The state Judicial Council, the policymaking arm of the judiciary, will consider the reforms on Friday. But there appears little doubt the new funding approach will move forward. A committee of judges and court officials crafted the funding shift over the past four months, hoping to address one of the Brown administration's chief complaints about the judiciary's budget -- that it bases local trial court funding on an outdated formula set in 1997, when financial responsibility for courts shifted from counties to the state.
Sacramento Superior Court Judge Laurie Earl, who co-chaired the committee, said the shift will still just be a stopgap if the judiciary does not persuade the governor to restore some of the $1 billion lost in recent years.
"If we reach the end of the five years and don't have any new money, yeah, we're in trouble," Earl said.
As a result of the crisis, Santa Clara County Presiding Judge Brian Walsh supports the new formula, even though it clips his system hard. He is confident his court will avoid the "worst-case scenario" if the state adds money back to the courts. For now, judicial leaders are hoping the governor will restore about $100 million in his May budget revise, which would blunt the impact of the proposed funding changes.
"There are no wealthy courts," Walsh said. "There are underfunded courts. And there are woefully underfunded courts. We have to be part of the solution."
Critics of that solution include Alameda County's Clay, who views the shift as too drastic. "It's a start," he said. "But this is not the solution. You can't just take a few months to reformulate 17 years of (funding)."
The Alliance of California Judges, a group that has targeted the judiciary's spending, contends the Judicial Council is pushing the changes through without enough public comment. "There are a lot of different ways to skin a cat," said Maryanne Gilliard, a Sacramento judge and one of the group's leaders. "We don't know what other options that the committee had."
But Earl said the judiciary is running out of time to deal with its budget crunch.
"It's dictated by reality," she said. "The reality is that we have to do something immediately."
Howard Mintz covers legal affairs. Contact him at 408-286-0236 or follow him at Twitter.com/hmintz


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Facebook Surpasses 100 Million Users for Feature Phone App
Facebook wants to own more than the smartphone market — it wants to be on every mobile phone.
That includes feature phones, the rudimentary devices that still outnumber smartphones in the world. On Sunday, the company announced that its "Facebook For Every Phone" app, a service that works on more than 3,000 such phones, has reached a new milestone with more than 100 million monthly users.
"Today, millions of people in developing markets like India, Indonesia and the Philippines are relying on this technology to connect with Facebook, without having to purchase a smartphone," Ran Makavy, a Facebook growth manager, said in a company blog post.
The announcement was a reminder, ahead of Facebook's earnings report on Wednesday, that Facebook has not forgotten emerging markets as it tries to become (in its own words) a "mobile best" company. While the bulk of its mobile announcements and engineering talent have focused on smartphones on Apple and Google's operating systems, many of Facebook's users don't have access to expensive mobile devices. Instead, many people sign-on to Facebook by buying minutes in Internet cafes or on cheap feature phones, particularly in emerging markets.
According to an IDC report earlier this year, the first quarter of 2013 was the first time that smartphone shipments outnumbered feature phone shipments.
Facebook for Every Phone is a two-year-old project born out of the acquisition of Snaptu, an Israeli mobile platform co-founded by Makavy. Despite the limitations of feature phones, the app allows users to check their news feed, send messages and upload photos. It is also designed to minimize data usage to make it more affordable for people to use.
Like many Silicon Valley Internet companies, Facebook does not make the bulk of its revenue from emerging economies. It still collects far more ad money from the richest nations, such as the United States. The fact that more than 100 million people are using Facebook For Every Phone is unlikely to make a big dent in its second quarter report card. However, such economies are critical as markets mature, and if Facebook hopes to fulfill its self-proclaimed mission of actually connecting the world.


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SANTA CLARA -- Guarded optimism might be the best way to depict the 49ers' wide receiver unit on Michael Crabtree's one-year anniversary of his Achilles tear.
Several worthy candidates are lined up to catch passes from Colin Kaepernick and his four understudies as offseason training activities began Tuesday.
It's quite a different look than a year ago, when doom and gloom engrossed the 49ers' wideout unit.
When last year's OTA's opened, Crabtree went in motion on the practice field, planted his foot to start running a route and stunningly tore his right Achilles tendon.
The 49ers' top candidates to replace him then were Mario Manningham and Kyle Williams -- each rehabilitating new anterior cruciate ligaments —— and A.J. Jenkins, a first-round draft bust who caught no passes as a rookie.
Also given an opportunity to seize: Ricardo Lockette, Marlon Moore, Joe Hastings, Chad Hall and Quinton Patton, a fourth-round draft pick and the only one of that wideout cluster who eventually had a game-day impact.
Is it any surprise that Anquan Boldin and tight end Vernon Davis caught 20 of Kaepernick's 21 touchdown passes in the ensuing regular season? Crabtree accounted for the other touchdown, in a Dec. 15 win at Tampa Bay that was his second game of an impressive comeback.
OTA's begin this time with Boldin and Crabtree again atop the depth chart, but with stronger competition behind them, and this phase of the offseason program means wideouts will be covered by defensive backs.
Stevie Johnson looks to re-energize his career in his native Bay Area. Brandon Lloyd looks to restart his after a year hiatus. Patton is back after an injury-riddled rookie season. Rookie Bruce Ellington, a fourth-round pick, possibly brings the freshest, quickest legs.
If any of those six don't pan out or sustain an injury, the 49ers might turn to Chuck Jacobs, Jon Baldwin, Kassim Osgood, David Reed or Devon Wylie.
It's Crabtree, though, who's been Kaepernick's favorite target. Both are entering the final seasons of their contracts. The 49ers have expressed a desire to extend their deals, and the next two months seem like the best window to do so before training camp.
Contract talks seem like a much easier headache to cope with than last year's Achilles tear. "Well, it's a setback," Harbaugh said last May. "But, Michael's young. He's strong. With everything, he'll have a positive approach to healing and we'll anticipate great things."
A year later, great things seem more attainable. Here are other position areas of key interest for the four-week OTAs that culminate with a mandatory minicamp June 17-19:
Quarterback: Kaepernick started every game last season, so there was no panic over Colt McCoy as his No. 2. McCoy is now on the Redskins, opening the backup spot to Blaine Gabbert, Josh Johnson, McLeod Bethel-Thompson or long-shot rookie Kory Faulkner.
Running back: With Frank Gore approaching his 10th season, again the attention turns to his unknown successor. Kendall Hunter is the incumbent No. 2, and although he's averaged 4.6 yards per carry in his three seasons, he's never gained more than 475 yards in a season. Marcus Lattimore's right knee, Carlos Hyde's arrival and LaMichael James' mindset all provide drama.
Cornerback: Where does Chris Culliver stand in his return from last training camp's ACL tear, and is he indeed ready to start for the first time? Top pick Jimmie Ward (foot) isn't expected to fully practice until training camp, so it's a great chance for others to show they can cover slot receivers, cornerbacks such as Eric Wright, Perrish Cox, Chris Cook and Darryl Morris. Rookies Dontae Johnson and Kenneth Acker join the mix, too.
Offensive line: Miami Dolphins outcast Jonathan Martin can acclimate into becoming the swing tackle, especially now that prospect Luke Marquardt is felled by a foot fracture. Daniel Kilgore has the license, as Harbaugh would put it, to take over as the starting center. But how will rookie Marcus Martin or possibly Joe Looney challenge for that spot?
Outside linebacker: A week after his no-contest pleas in court, Aldon Smith is expected to be on the field. Dan Skuta and Corey Lemonier are in line again to back up Smith, but a wild-card contestant is rookie Aaron Lynch, by way of Notre Dame and South Florida.
Inside linebacker: NaVorro Bowman's temporary replacement likely won't be pegged until the full-contact days of training camp. Michael Wilhoite is the projected leader for that spot, but Nick Moody's speed and tenacity shouldn't be discounted, nor the possible impacts of rookies Chris Borland and Shayne Skov.


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Citation: Borchardt, M.A. 2012. When it hits the fan: Pathogens from human and bovine sources in the environment. Symposium Proceedings. Volume 51:2-3. Technical Abstract: Manure from livestock and fecal wastes from humans are economically and environmentally valuable. Applied to agricultural crops, fecal wastes contribute macro and micro nutrients, enhance soil tilth, and aid soil carbon sequestration. Manure spreading, and the on-farm nutrient recycling it facilitates, is the quintessential practice of sustainability. However, these benefits can only be fully realized when the wastes are managed to avoid contamination of non-target sites. Best management practices primarily focus on nutrients. Pathogens are also found in fecal wastes, but research and development are limited in identifying those practices that help avoid pathogen contamination issues that can lead to disease transmission. This presentation will focus on fecal pathogens in the environment: their release, transport, and potential for disease transmission, or in other words, the consequences of "when it hits the fan." These concepts will be illustrated by presenting two research studies. The first will report the rate of acute gastrointestinal illness in Wisconsin communities that drink non-disinfected groundwater contaminated with human viruses. The role of human sanitation in disease transmission is well established, and this study provides a good example of the same research steps that can be applied to investigate and solve problems related to manure-borne pathogens. Such steps include pathogen detection, exposure assessment, and measuring risk. In addition, because the study resulted in changes to Wisconsin's drinking water code that were later rescinded by legislation, it provides an excellent starting point for a discussion on the role government has in fecal sanitation issues. The second study to be presented is being conducted at the new Institute for Environmentally Integrated Dairy Management. A research unit of the Dairy Forage Research Center of the USDA Agricultural Research Service, the Institute's mission is to conduct research that addresses comprehensive nutrient management, atmospheric emissions, water quality, and pathogen transfer within dairy production systems. The study is quantifying runoff losses of bovine pathogens from dairy manure applied to corn silage fields under different manure/crop/tillage management systems. The site is in central Wisconsin and is designed as a paired watershed study consisting of four 1.6 hectare adjacent fields, each equipped with H-flumes, flow meters, and automated runoff samplers. During runoff pathogens are sampled continuously, and the samples are analyzed for bovine pathogenic protozoa, bacteria, and viruses. Manure is applied to the fields in autumn (three fields) or spring (one field) at a rate of 56,000 liters/hectare. The practices being investigated include: 1) Control, autumn applied dairy manure with same day chisel plow; 2) Spring manure/chisel plowing with autumn seeded rye cover crop; 3) Autumn surface-applied manure with spring chisel plowing; 4) Autumn manure/chisel plowing with permanent vegetative buffer strips. So far we have learned the types of pathogens and their concentrations in the field runoff are highly variable. Runoff may contain pathogens many months after manure application. For example, some viruses detected in the manure applied in the fall were still present in the runoff the following summer. However, the virus concentrations are low and it appears from preliminary data that fall-applied manure with same day chisel plowing will reduce pathogens exported from the field by 99.9%. The problem is if the manure has high pathogen concentrations to begin with, despite a 99.9 % reduction, the concentration in runoff can remain above the dose that will cause infections. Importantly, we also have learned that measurements of the standard indicator bacteria E. coli in runoff are not correlated with pathogen measurements. E. coli is easy to measure and is a common parameter in runoff studies. However, microorganisms can differ in their transport behavior, and making runoff measurements on just one could lead to erroneous conclusions. Understanding the potential for disease transmission from fecal wastes in the environment and finding solutions for minimizing disease risk are important to the economic and environmental value of these materials to agricultural production. In the case of manure, such knowledge will help protect the health of wildlife, livestock, and people.


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Type of Physician: Dermatologist
What is a Dermatologist? A certification by the Board of Dermatology; practitioners treat pediatric and adult patients with disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. They also have expertise in the care of normal skin, the prevention of skin diseases and cancers, and in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars.
Specialty: Dermatology
Common Name: Skin Doctor
Dermatologist Doctors in Dubuque * results
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Karen L. Maloney
Karen L Maloney MD LTD
305 N Main St Ste 08
Galena, IL 61036
(630) 443-7223
- 31 years experience
- 3 office location(s)
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Jerry J. Miller
Gundersen Health System
3111 Gundersen Dr
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 775-8100
- 27 years experience
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Stephen E. Hoy
Medical Associates Clinic
1500 Associates Dr
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 584-3000
- 31 years experience
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1800 E 54th St Ste B
Davenport, IA 52807
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1515 Delhi St Ste 100
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1500 Delhi St Ste 4100
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The mediastinum is the area in the middle of the chest between the lungs. A mediastinotomy is the creation of a small opening in the upper chest into the mediastinum. This opening allows the doctor to examine the area between and in front of the lungs.
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This procedure is done to examine the lungs and chest. Your doctor might take tissue samples (biopsy). These samples are examined under a microscope to check for diseases like:
Mediastinotomy is also done to find out if lung cancer has spread.
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
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General anesthesia—you will be asleep during the procedure
The doctor will make a small cut in the chest. Muscles will be moved aside in order to examine the space between the lungs and heart. Samples may be taken from the lungs, lymph nodes, or other chest tissue. The doctor will close the incision with stitches. The wound will be covered with a dressing or bandage.
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Watching the big game behind the boss's back isn't as sneaky fun as it used to be.
As Thursday's World Cup contest between the United States and Germany -- with a 9 a.m. start just as the workday gets going -- approached with rare hype for American soccer, many Bay Area workers and their companies have de-escalated the age-old conflicts over lost wages and productivity. They're bringing the games into the workplace, using cell phones, tablets and laptops to multitask or make up for lost time.
"I've seen every game in the tournament so far," confessed Abbas Mohammad, an information technician who was shopping for a USA jersey at a Sports Authority store in Sunnyvale. "My productivity has gone down significantly."
An admission like that might have gotten him fired a generation ago. But that was when the concepts of "flex time" and "working by remote" were fantasies for most workers.
"Employees will simply make up that time somewhere else," said John A. Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an executive placement and coaching firm. "Today's ultra-portable and always-on technology allows people to work from anywhere at any time."
Mohammad added, "My boss is aware that I'm watching the games but I'm able to shift my work hours and catch up later. The World Cup is only every four years. What are you going to do?"
Among the big boys of Silicon Valley, Google has taken this a step further and figured out how to keep its employees on the job, fed, productive and soccer satisfied at the same time. The global Internet giant has been streaming every World Cup game to its cafeterias around the world, where many of its 46,000 employees eat and drink better-than-average cafeteria food free or at deep discounts.
"We don't think it's affecting productivity at all," Google spokeswoman Meghan Casserly said. "It has been business as usual with an extra, exciting twist."
Cafeteria worker Alonso Salazar said he doesn't have the luxury of flex time. He can't serve breakfast at noon or dinner at midnight. Well, he could do that in late-dining Spain, but the Spanish team was bounced early from the tournament and could be sailing back to Europe on a slow galleon with the equally humiliated English and Italian teams.
Anyway, Salazar said he's going to watch the USA-Germany game on his cell phone as he dishes out breakfast to employees at his high-tech company. The owner, he said, removed the televisions a long time ago for a reason he never learned.
"It doesn't matter now," he said in Spanish. "I have an app on my phone that lets me watch the games anywhere. It doesn't interfere with my work."
Still, it's likely that many other Bay Area employees will play hooky, call in sick, punch in late or multitask on the job. And some who show up will probably work on half of their computer screens and watch the game on the other side.
What can the boss do about all that? Probably nothing, said Challenger.
"Employers may simply want to prepare for the fact that many workers could be taking an extended lunch on Thursday," he said in a statement this week.
His company's number-crunchers estimate that Thursday's game could cost U.S. employers about $390 million in lost wages. But Challenger is looking on the bright side.
In the macroeconomic picture, he said, a lot of soccer fans Thursday will head to taverns or restaurants for the game, giving a boost to local economies and countering any reduction in productivity.
That seems to be happening here at Bay Area bars popular with the soccer crowd.
"Some people are here watching the games with their laptops and multi-tasking a little bit," manager Freddie Francis said at The New Parkway Theater in Oakland. "We have high-speed Wi-Fi in the theater, and we got it especially for the World Cup games so they can take work or projects here."
Over in Walnut Creek, the match times in host Brazil have been good for business at The Stadium Pub, the city's oldest sports bar. It has 47 TV screens.
"For USA games it's just been a madhouse," co-owner Patty Sherman said. "I would guess people are not sneaking out of work. I'm guessing people have been taking days off because this only happens once every four years."
She said the soccer tournament has given her bar a boost during the doldrums of the long baseball season and after basketball and hockey ended. Football is still months away.
The viewing should feature a friendly rivalry at German software company SAP's Palo Alto office. American and German employees are expected to show up in their team's jerseys and watch the game in the cafeteria.
"We think the managers will sit down and watch the game, too," company spokesman Evan Welsh said. SAP has about 67,000 employees worldwide. "We have a very talented and dedicated workforce that will make up that time."
Contact Joe Rodriguez at 408-920-5767. Follow him at Twitter.com/joerodmercury. Bay Area News Group staff writers Matthias Gafni and Samantha Clark contributed to this report.


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U.S. Wind Power Capacity Surged Up 45% in 2007
The U.S. wind energy industry installed 5,244 megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity in 2007, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). The rapid growth shatters all previous records and boosts the total U.S. wind power capacity by 45% in only one year. The growth even exceeded AWEA's expectations for 4,000 MW of new capacity, a prediction made just two months ago. In fact, wind power provided 30% of the new generating capacity installed in the United States in 2007. The total U.S. wind power capacity is now at 16,818 MW, with wind projects located in 34 states. AWEA estimates that in 2008, U.S. wind power facilities will generate 48 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, or about 1% of the nation's electricity needs. AWEA expects similar capacity growth in 2008, although factors such as the availability of new wind turbines could have an impact on growth. The trade association tallies 3,520 MW of new wind power capacity currently under construction.
Texas leads the states in terms of new wind power capacity installed in 2007, with 1,618 MW of new capacity, further cementing the state's lead in total installed wind power capacity. Among the largest projects built in 2007 are the 264-MW Peetz Table and 300.5-MW Cedar Creek wind plants, both in Colorado; the 198-MW and 161.7-MW Twin Groves I and II wind plants in Illinois; the 205.5-MW Fenton Wind Power Project in Minnesota; the 221.1-MW Klondike III wind plant in Oregon; the 232.5-MW phase II of the Buffalo Gap wind plant in Texas; and the 204.7-MW White Creek Wind Power Project in Washington. The 56.7-MW Bluegrass Ridge wind farm is also noteworthy, as it's the first utility-scale wind facility in Missouri. AWEA also estimates that at least 14 new wind power manufacturing facilities either opened or were announced in 2007. See the AWEA press release and the accompanying market report (PDF 238 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
Wind turbines are also getting bigger, as the largest turbine employed in last year's wind projects was a 3-MW Vestas turbine, installed in California and Texas. In October 2007, Clipper Windpower established the Centre of Excellence for Offshore Wind in the United Kingdom to develop a 7.5-MW offshore wind turbine, called the "Britannia Project." At about the same time, American Superconductor Corporation teamed up with TECO-Westinghouse Motor Company to develop a 10-MW generator for use in offshore wind turbines. See the press releases from Clipper Wind and American Superconductor.


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BOAZ — The stepbrother of a man who died earlier this week in an auto accident was killed this morning in a two-vehicle wreck on Route 14, officials said....
I went to school with Brendon every since kindergarten and its hard to believe what has happened. This whole week has been a shock to alot of people. He had a good heart and will be missed bunches. I wish the family well and all the sympathy in the world.
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Worked with Jake for a short while. He was a good kid and a hard worker. Very respectful and always smiling, so sorry for the family.
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April....which is why I immediately apologized. This has just been a very difficult week and after I reread it I realized that. When things are in type they can be taken many different ways. I took it the wrong way at first, then realized he/she meant no harm.
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My heart is with all three families, and especially the remaining siblings who not only lost two brothers, but two friends.
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My heart hurts for this family...losing 1 child is the worst pain but to lose 2 children in this short of time has to feel like the end of the world!!! They need all the prayers and support our community can give them!!
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Sorry....there are many who do drive recklessly, but it isn't just the kids. There are many adults who are worse, repeat drunk drivers, those who feel a text is more important than the car in front of them. You can't put all the blame on the kids. They gain experience by sitting in the seat and driving. That is how we learn. Some turn out to be better than others. I didn't mean to come across so harsh...my heart is just broken. These kids I watched grow up...I was not related, but I was called mom. My heart is broken too.
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Scrapeuse....who said anything about speed, inattention, or anything else about this mornings accident?! Brendon hit black ice....it could have happened to anyone driving this morning. Your comment is a slap in the face to this family. Shame on you for your insensitivity. You sound as bad as the news does. WTAP made it sound like Jake was alive and burned to death....that wasn't the case there either. Have a little respect. I'm sure you were young once and tested your driving limits...we all did at one time or another,so don't act so high and mighty. When did the world lose the ability to feel sorrow for others?
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Praying for the family and friends of these boys who were both taken suddenly and way too soon. Both added to the long list of Wood County young people who have been killed by cars! When will this end MOV? How many more funerals will there be until kids BELIEVE that any combination of inexperience with speed, inattention and/or chemical abuse can be deadly?
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I just wanted to say I am a close friend of the family and they have lost two of their sons in less than a week. Jake Cunningham died in a car accident Monday morning and his stepbrother Brendon Wigal died this morning. I've watched these boys grow up and they were both wonderful young men. My heart is broken for such my friends and for their losses. These kids were "our kids" too and the losses are very hard to wrap your head around. Please send your prayers, loving energy, meditations, etc. towards this family...they need it. Jimmy, Christa, and Family...we love you!
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