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By BookRenter Andy
Tax day (April 18th) is approaching quickly; we all know how confusing and stressful tax time can be. To help you get started for the arduous task of filing your taxes we thought we could help you out, by letting you know about a couple of possible credits as a student (or a parent filing for your student) you might be able to take advantage of.
The American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning credit are both available to students (or a parent filing for your student).
American Opportunity Tax Credit
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), textbook and other course material expenses incurred in 2009 through 2012 that are not covered by scholarship or grant aid may be counted towards the tax credit called the American Opportunity Tax Credit on that respective year's tax return.
The Lifetime Learning Credit may be claimed for the qualified tuition and related expenses of the students in the taxpayer's family (i.e., the taxpayer, the taxpayer's spouse, or an eligible dependent) who are enrolled in eligible educational institutions.
According to the Treasury Department, over 4.5 million families received the AOTC credit in 2009 at an average of $1,700. So make sure you're receiving what you're owed!
Important: if you rented or purchased your textbooks from BookRenter, or any other online store, you'll need to file for the American Opportunity Tax Credit. With the Lifetime Learning Credit, textbook and course material fees not paid directly to the school/institution do not count as qualified expenses. The AOTC is not available to all students though – you must be pursuing an educational credit of some sort.
To read more about these savings opportunities check out The National Association of College Stores, or NACS, website dedicated to helping you, the students, figure out exactly if and how to write-off education expenses when you file your taxes. Here it is: http://www.textbookaid.org/.
Check it out and make sure you file correctly for 2010. Make sure to hold on to your receipts so you can claim the right amount as expenses!


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Scores of local students team up with two professional actors this weekend to present Prairie Fire Children's Theatre's original musical version of the classic tale, "Jack and the Beanstalk".
Performances are slated for Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the YME auditorium.
"Jack and the Beanstalk", with script and original music by Bob Gribas and Angela Rinaldi Gribas, and costume and set design by Deborah Pick, continues Prairie Fire's tradition of presenting classic tales as you've never seen them done before. Follow Jack's adventure up and down the beanstalk through the worlds of "Orchestrania", where all the people sing, "Featherville", whose inhabitants are most "fowl", and "Giantland", where he meets the mischievous Trolls (and of course, "the Big Guy").
Prairie Fire professionals, who co-direct the production, will play the role of the Giant and the Storyteller.
Tickets are available at the door for $6 for adults and $4 for students (preschoolers are free).
For more information, contact the YME Community Education office at 320-564-4084.
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For most of us alive today we have seen great changes in a matter of mere decades. From black and white photography giving way to color, now digital photography. Remember the Brownie or the Swinger?
The newspaper business has also seen great change with the coming of the Internet and computers. Whole new doors have opened for communication.
Cell phones and instant communication have revolutionized how we get our news and information.
Enter social media.
Facebook and Twitter, among others, have also brought great changes to the information age.
We at the Devils Lake Journal have an opportunity to involve our readers - far and wide - and to allow them to share in the conversation through blogging.
There are a couple simple rules you must agree to before you begin, but we'll try not to tie your hands or stifle your voice beyond that agreement. Want to try? Contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- If you are planning to witness an America's Cup race here in person, better be quick about it. The whole thing could be over in a week.
"Couldn't have been a better start," Dean Barker, the skipper of New Zealand's boat, declared.
Easy for him to say, mate. He's winning.
Barker was technically referring to the way his crew performed in the opening moments of competition. But he could have been summing up the entire afternoon for his team.
On the first day of the final best-of-17 series between Emirates Team New Zealand and Oracle Team USA, the home side took a severe kick to the keel.
There were two races Saturday. Team New Zealand won both races, the second more impressively than the first. It needs just seven more victories and could clinch the Cup as soon as next Saturday. This is extremely happy news for the thousands of New Zealand followers here waving Kiwi flags -- which easily outnumbered USA flags along the waterfront on a gloriously sunny afternoon that spawned a thousand potential San Francisco postcards.
And what of Team USA? Not a happy bunch of swabbies. They effectively now trail New Zealand by four races instead of two. That's because Oracle Team USA began the series behind by two points -- or two races -- following a penalty from a previous competition. Thus, to come back and win, Oracle must win 11 races out of a potential 17.
Jimmy Spithill, the USA skipper, was spinning Saturday's events as best as possible. He noted that his boat was evenly matched with New Zealand on certain legs of the races, not that much slower on others.
"It will be the small, little mistakes that decide each race," Spithill said.
So what specific mistakes did Oracle Team USA make Saturday?
"Until we get back and look at the video and the data, it's tough to say," Spithill said.
Oh, boy. The answer sounded very much like the answer a losing football coach gives when he either (A) doesn't wish to publicly blame specific team members or (B) knows his team (or in this case, his boat) just isn't good enough and doesn't want to admit it.
For the last two months, as preliminary races and practices unfolded on the bay, it became clear that Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand were the two fastest teams. But because of the format, they had never competed directly against each other. No one knew which one was faster or better.
Saturday, we began to get some answers. They weren't good ones for Oracle Team USA or for Larry Ellison, the Oracle software CEO who has poured more than $100 million into defending the America's Cup championship he won three years ago.
Both boats are remarkable feats of technology, skimming at more than 50 miles per hour downwind. But in auto racing terms, at least on Day 1, Team New Zealand seemed to have better cornering speed -- even when its catamaran was "foiling," or flying out of the water suspended on just four narrow slices of carbon fiber.
Saturday's first race was close and tense and exciting, with the skippers totally on top of their games as they exchanged the lead on tacking maneuvers during an upwind leg. (For those unfamiliar with sailing jargon, that means the boats zig-zagged in front of each other spectacularly and did a lot of other really cool stuff, even with the wind against them.) However, New Zealand was better when it mattered and won by 36 seconds.
The second race was more telling, after Spithill tried and failed to draw a penalty against New Zealand with some tight maneuvering before the start line. The boats nearly touched but not quite, as Brand steered his boat safely across the start. Then he and New Zealand gradually pulled away, winning by 52 seconds.
With two more races scheduled for Sunday afternoon, it's possible that Spithill and his crew might find more speed overnight back at its Pier 80 headquarters. But it's possible that New Zealand won't find more swiftness overnight, as well.
Say this much: As an event, the America's Cup finally played to a large and appreciative audience Saturday, following two months of ennui and general malaise. Officials guessed that 25,000 would show up to watch along the Pier 27/29 waterfront area and another 10,000 would gather at Marina Green. Both estimates appeared on the mark.
Still, there is no evidence that Ellison's stated America's Cup 2013 mission -- which was to convert millions of casual sports fans into sailing fans -- has been much of triumph. It has been a minor hit in San Francisco and certainly with the sailing crowd. But if organizers really wanted to grab television eyeballs from the non-swabbie crowd, then the schedule wouldn't call for the Cup finals to compete directly against the first days of the NFL season, plus college football and baseball pennant races.
As it turns out, the local folks didn't have a choice. Stephen Barclay, the chief executive for the local America's Cup Event authority, admitted the timetable wasn't ideal, but broadcast partner NBC wanted the final series to begin this weekend. The network has no afternoon college football or NFL games, so it thought sailing on the bay would be fine counter-programming. But as Barclay acknowledged, football fans will still watch football.
"If we could have waved a magic wand, we would have started this about a week earlier," Barclay said. "But these were the cards we were dealt."
There was one other peculiar thing that may or may not be connected to all this: While NBC is the America's Cup network, Ellison decided to conduct his one big sit-down television interview this summer with a competing network -- on the CBS "This Morning" show. Curious, to say the least.
At least, either in person or on television, we'll have more terrific eye candy to watch for the next week or so. But will the competition grow tighter? Or do Spithill and Oracle Team USA need the New Zealand boat to spring a leak -- or at least break something?
"You don't have to have much of a wobble to upset the apple cart," said New Zealand wing trimmer Glen Ashby.
So there's your official cheer for a USA comeback: Go, wobbles, go.
"This is just the start of a long road, a long event," insisted New Zealand skipper Barker.
If the definition of "long" is seven more races, Barker might be correct.
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Brian Christiansen of St. James, Minn., was recently honored at Buena Vista University's (BVU) student recognition event. He is a recent graduate of BVU who majored in elementary education.
Christiansen was named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, based on outstanding scholastic, campus and community activities.
He also received the Elementary Education Senior of the Year Award from BVU's School of Education.
Finally, Christiansen was one of several students to benefit from the Otteman Student Research and Internship Fund which supports student research by supplying them with allocations to pursue learning opportunities.
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News 12 First at Five / Friday, Apr. 8, 2013
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW) -- It's a 30,000 square foot building in North Aiken. In 2003, it was built to bring a big manufacturer, or some kind of company, to town, but for the past ten years, it's sat empty in the Willow Run Industrial Park.
"This is Aiken's boondoggle," says activist Debbie Nix of 'We the People' in Aiken.
Nix owns a business across the street from the building. In 2003, the Aiken Corporation, which is a quasi-government arm of city's government, got a grant to build it and hopefully attract a buyer. After ten years of fishing, they still haven't reeled one in.
"So the city's going to step in, and they're going to purchase -- just the purchase price -- almost three-quarters of a million dollars, and they've not even talked about the renovation costs," says Nix.
Right now, the building isn't secure. From the open doorway you can see a dirt floor, rusted rafters, even weeds sprouting up from the floor.
"This is a huge bailout," says Nix. "This is probably the largest I've seen so far."
City Councilman Reggie Ebner, District 4, tells News 12 he won't support the purchase.
"As I am talking to you now, I can not go along with that approval," he says.
He says the $2 million of Capital Project Sales Tax II (CSPT) should go to something more worthy that's higher on the list of proposed city projects.
"I don't think it's appropriate now for the city to buy the property until we look at all the things we need to do for the next 25 or 50 years," Ebner says.
In the building, the City of Aiken would rent space to the Boys and Girls Club and the Area Council on Aging. The city would also possibly build weight-rooms and practice fields for the public, but Ebner and Nix still question how this purchase can be made with voter-approved sales tax money.
The city memo reads: "We believe we can develop a shared-use Memorandum of Understanding where the city can purchase this property, develop practice fields outside, install a reception area and weight room inside, and provide useful programming and office space to house all three entities under one roof."
"Everyone should be concerned," says Nix.
Councilman Dick Dewar says he has more questions than answers too. Councilwoman Lessie Price also has questions and concerns about the $782,375 price-tag.
However, Councilwoman Gail Diggs says it'll be good for the area. News 12 reached out to City Manager Richard Pearce via phone but didn't hear back before deadline.
At Monday night's meeting, City Council will also be talking about erosion at Hitchcock Woods and the possibility of spending sales tax money to improve the municipal building.


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- May 23:
- 49ers' Michael Crabtree gets injury advice from Broncos receiver
- May 22:
- San Francisco 49ers' Michael Crabtree has surgery for torn Achilles
- 49ers' Harbaugh: Michael Crabtree not expected to miss entire season
- San Francisco 49ers react to Michael Crabtee injury news
- What do the 49ers do without Michael Crabtree?
- 49ers sign draft pick Quinton Patton
SANTA CLARA — The 49ers began Wednesday's practice without injured wide receiver Michael Crabtree and apparently nine other potential starters.
Present but not participating in early drills were left guard Mike Iupati, defensive tackle Justin Smith, and linebackers Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks. Not seen at the outset were wide receiver Anquan Boldin, center Jonathan Goodwin, left tackle Joe Staley, cornerback Tarell Brown and linebacker NaVorro Bowman.
Crabtree is believed to have torn an Achilles during Tuesday's start of the organized team activities, a source confirmed after an initial report by USA Today. Justin Smith is coming off surgery for a torn triceps, while Iupati and Aldon Smith both reportedly have had offseason shoulder surgery.
Coach Jim Harbaugh is expected to address the media after practice, at about 2:30 p.m.
For more on the 49ers, see Cam Inman's Hot Read blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/CamInman.


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If you've ever shopped for Chemex filters you know that there are a couple different sized boxes. Seemingly harmless right? Well after doing numerous returns for Chemex filters due to them being the wrong size I decided to bust out a little tutorial to keep you in the know. Check it out! Shout out to our Lead Designer Kevin Tudball for the clean music…you can check him out here: Kevin Tudball
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America declares war on Mexico, The Beatles film "Let It Be" premieres, Pope John Paul II survives an assassination attempt, and Tipper Gore doesn't like what she hears, all on this day.
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Definition of triumph in English:
- His greatest triumph was undoubtedly his achievement in training Laois ladies to win the All Ireland senior title three years ago.
- He vowed to speed up his controversial land reform programme, saying his victory was a triumph against British 'imperialism'.
- Nevertheless, I do get a sense from the trailer of a resounding triumph and victory when all is said and done.
- On your journey, you pass a distractingly large billboard that features a 30-foot high poster of a man clasping the Premiership trophy in triumph.
- She watched miserably as the two men collected their prizes in triumph.
- He returned to Paris in triumph, where he was awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honour by Charles X and subsequently made a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts.
- I raised my arms in triumph, whooped with joy and ran round the courtyard in celebration.
- She looks down on it with triumph and satisfaction.
- She was safe, for the time being, and her family hugged her tightly, in triumph and relief and gladness.
- Such proceedings are confidential and, in response to misgivings, the process has been defended both as historically very successful and as a triumph of pragmatism over principle.
- Whatever the meaning, the painting is a small knockout, a triumph of the allegorical imagination.
- It is a triumph of modern technology and construction and an example of the best collaboration between engineering and architecture.
- Such was the fate of the Vandal king, Gelimir, paraded through Constantinople in 534 in a procession evoking the triumphs of ancient Rome.
- He took many senators to Britain with him, to prevent their plotting against him in his absence, and once the required victory had been secured, he returned to Rome for his triumph.
- He returned to Rome in 166, when he and Marcus celebrated a triumph together.
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- The 49-year-old part-timer from Perth had triumphed over some of the best known and most commercially successful photographers in the country.
- However, Ireland triumphed over her injuries to achieve the competitive edge she enjoys today.
- The cowboy always showed that good triumphed over evil and I truly believe that youngsters subconsciously absorbed the moral force for good inherent in the stories.
- I closed the drawer, I hopped and gloated and laughed, triumphing, completely maniacal, demoniac.
- Listeners will be invited to stroll down memory lane this week as the station celebrates its 15 years at this frequency with special programming triumphing their contribution to the local listening scene.
- As usual, under such circumstances in the country, they triumphed a little too soon.
- Caesar triumphed at Rome four times in the same month, with a few days between each triumph.
- Of the ancient forum where Cicero spoke and Caesar triumphed, there remain only ruins scattered across an enclave around which swirls the modern city.
Late Middle English: from Old French triumphe (noun), from Latin triump(h)us, probably from Greek thriambos 'hymn to Bacchus'. Current senses of the verb date from the early 16th century.
trump from early 16th century:
The word trump, 'a playing card of the suit chosen to rank above the others', is an alteration of triumph, which was once used in the same sense. The Latin source of triumph (Late Middle English) triumphus probably came from Greek thriambos 'hymn to the god Bacchus'. In ancient Rome a triumph was the grand entry of a victorious general into the city. In some card games the trump suit is chosen before each game, while in others it is the suit of the last card dealt, which is turned over to show its face. This gives rise to the phrases come or turn up trumps, 'to produce a better outcome than expected', reinforced by the fact that a hand with many trump cards is likely to be a winning hand. In the expression the last trump, trump is a form of trumpet (Middle English). The instrument had strong military associations and comes ultimately from the same source as trump. Officers making public announcements would sometimes blow a blast on a trumpet to get people's attention. To blow your own trumpet comes from the idea of going out into a public space and making an announcement about yourself.
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On Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 11:15 a.m., Tracy Curt Stallard lost a long fought battle with cancer at home surrounded by family. Tracy proudly served his country in the United States Army and the Reserves. He was a member of the 82nd airborne during his service. He recently retired from the United States Government after 24 years of Federal Service. Tracy enjoyed fishing but his true passion was his love of "junking" and he was a self- proclaimed King of Junk as he proudly displayed on his license plate. His family and friends were an important part of his life and he was always there to help when needed. He is survived by his wife Julie Kunkel Stallard, his children Melissa Lambert and husband Thom, Amanda Stallard, Troy Stallard and his wife Hanna, and Tyler Kunkel. His grandchildren were a source of love and contentment for Tracy. His grandchildren are Pepper Jane Lambert, Liam Trace Stallard and Amelia Loren Lambert who provided him constant joy in his last days. Tracy is also survived by his mother Sylvia Cochran, his brother Carl Stallard and wife Beth and sister Victoria Stallard Johnson and husband Michael. As requested by Tracy a celebration of life will be held in his honor for family and friends on Friday, March 29, beginning at noon until 3 p.m. at the VFW located on Main Street in Waynesboro, Pa. Family and Friends are asked to bring Pot Luck to share in lieu of flowers.
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In Their Own Words – The True Heroes of Autism
This "In Their Own Words" essay was submitted by Becki Becker who has a child with autism. You can read more of her writing at http://theothersideofnormal.wordpress.com/.
I read an article today online that was published in the March issue of the journal Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. The findings show that some siblings of autisic preschoolers show signs of developing hyperactivity. It also supports the notion that mothers of young autistic children experience more depression and stress than mothers of typically developing children.
The article states that siblings of children with autism probably should be watched with appropriate academic supports in place, says Laura Lee McIntyre. "Our findings are rather positive overall, but these kids should be on our radar screens," she adds. "It has been shown that around 30 percent of siblings of autistic children have some associated difficulties in behavior, learning, or development."
I'll give you my professional advice on the subject. Just some thoughts from a mom who has lived with this subject for over 15 years now.
Siblings of a child with autism are a special breed. They are thrown into a world of chaos and unpredictable moments. Every trip to the grocery store, community center, or even restaurant is sometimes humiliating and extremely stressful. Every holiday is an adventure in coping. They are asked to help watch their sibling so the parents can run errands, or have a conversation, or work from home, or even take a bath. They are asked to not talk loudly, play music, or watch a movie as it might upset their sibling. They are asked to limit visitors to the house to avoid extra chaos. They sacrifice their rooms, clothes, bathrooms and sometimes computers. They watch in horror as a meltdown occurs and try not to add to their parents stress.
I see these siblings as incredible people. They are exposed to more in their first 18 years than most adults in a lifetime. They learn to accept people for who they are, and to not judge someone if they are different. They learn to share. They learn that life is not fair. They learn that short-term sacrifices will help achieve long-term goals.
They learn to not "react" to their sibling; reacting just creates more chaos, more stress. They know that their sibling does not "hear" their words but only sees their actions, which just makes the unwelcomed behavior continue.
Siblings change their diets to support their brother. Siblings give up a Saturday night with friends so their parents can get a much needed break.
I don't doubt that the above findings are true. I'm sure they will find a lot of long-term effects on siblings of a child with autism. I just wish some of the studies would also "find" the incredible, undeniable, God-given coping skills that these kids develop. They are the true heroes of autism.
"In Their Own Words" is a series within the Autism Speaks blog which shares the voices of people who have autism, as well as their loved ones. If you have a story you wish to share about your personal experience with autism, please send it to firstname.lastname@example.com. Autism Speaks reserves the right to edit contributions for space, style and content. Because of the volume of submissions, not all can be published on the site.
July 1, 2010 at 9:20 am
OMG!!! This is so true! I really feel for the siblings. I know my daughter puts up with a lot from her pdd-nos brother. He has had many aggressive behaviors and she is always loving and forgiven when he appologizes. She is just truely amazing little girl. She is only 8 and her brother is 10. It isn't the life I expected for either of my children.
July 1, 2010 at 10:22 am
The sibilings are incredible people. They are mature beyond their years and accept all people. She sees the humor in life where I forget to. She has always helped out where she could and I tried to give her space when she needed it. I would also put my daughter up against any behavioralist. She is consistant, knows what battles to pick and understands how to communicate and plays video games with him. Over the years I am sure she has been embarrassed at times, she helped me drag him out of stores, hold him down to keep himself from getting hurt or hurting others and defended him to people who didn't understand him. It is my responsibility to make sure once I am gone that he does not become hers. I believe she will always, love, advocate and be strong for him. My girl is amazing!!! Just once in awhile I get to see them act like a typical brother and sister and I enjoy every minute of it. :0)
July 1, 2010 at 10:40 am
This is a very true article, and I agree with every word written. My sons are twins – and one son has PDD-NOS, and the other does not. The "typical" sibling has had to endure some very intense things in his early life. He has gone through jealousy; and stress; and depression… resentment… to name a few. He has also had times of wonderful coping and acceptance, but lately is getting into a time frame where he is conflicted… He feels this added "responsibility" to help care for/watch/protect his sibling with PDD… He gets asked those things like "don't talk about such and such" or "don't comment on this and that" or "don't be so loud" or "just leave your brother some space for HIS Legos on the floor"… etc.
I too have had a lot of stress handling not just my son with PDD-NOS for the reasons all of us parents know about, but for having to handle the issues that have come up with my "typical" son also. I have gone through bouts of depression; anxiety and just in general, added stress.
I think there are hidden gifts in this walk I'm on for sure. God has great plans for all of the members of my family. But this article does speak truth. May there be comfort for others out there to know "You are not alone" – which brings me comfort also.
July 1, 2010 at 10:46 am
When I was born, I didn't get enough oxygen to my brain. Which may have caused me to have autism. I'm now 35 yrs. old, and could have Asperger's Syndrome. I have a job at a grocery store & Special Olympics athlete & Global Messenger (Spokesperson for SO).
July 1, 2010 at 10:59 am
Absolutely!! And recently, my son who conceals his PDD-NOS so well and yet so very not, found a young hero in his class. This peer offered support and understanding in the moment when it is most valuable when no one else — not the teacher, not the principal, social worker nor school psychiatrist — did. He was amazingly mature and so beautifully perceptive and well-balanced. I was not surprised when I discovered he was a sibling to autism. His older brother is diagnosed as PDD-NOS. We benefited tremendously from his experience too!
July 1, 2010 at 11:27 am
I have b/g twins, just turned 9. My son is PDD-NOS and my daughter is considered"typical.". I call her anything but typical! She is her brother's biggest cheerleader and quiet role model. We can never underestimate the incredible effect of having a "typical" sibling to emulate. My son was not officially diagnosed until 4 1/2 because he does not fit the mold. He's empathetic, he has an incredible imagination and is quite social. I asked a therapist years ago where he would be without his sister to lead the way. She said that the daily exposure to "normal" did more for him than any therapy ever could. My daughter is occasionally jealous of extra things he gets, such as swim therapy, but also understands that there are things she does that he cannot. It has been said that siblings would make the best therapists except that they're too burned out by 18 to want to do it. We need to celebrate the gifts of these special individuals without overburdening them. As of now, my daughter wants to grow up and help other kids like her brother. If she is even willing to consider it in another 9 years, I'll figure we found a good balance. My children are both my heroes, for different reasons.
July 1, 2010 at 11:29 am
Thanks for having a conversation on this! While my son with PDD-NOS doesn't have extreme behavior problems, he does operate under a significantly different set of parental expectations than his typically developing twin brother. It's not fair, and yet, my typ. dev. son copes with the situation with grace.
July 1, 2010 at 11:41 am
This is absolutely the truth.. My little brother is autistic and I have dealt with it for the past 24 years and there were many days that I prayed that he was just normal not for his sake but mine, I know that sounds selfish. But he has taught me so much and I don't think that with out him that I would be the person that I am today .. He is my moon and stars and I am blessed to have him in my life no matter what. Even if he never speaks a day in his life, we have a special bond and I just know.
July 1, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Thank you for writing the story above. I copied, pasted and sent this to my daughter on her wall on face-book. I couldn't have wrote anything any better that expresses what my daughter goes through on a daily basis. Even though this is the hand that God has dealt us we will learn lessons in life that most others will never know. No ones knows until they live it. Thank you again and may God bless you and your family.
Sharon KY
July 1, 2010 at 1:43 pm
This is nothing but the truth ! This sounds like my house hold EVERY DAY ! I have and autistic brother who is 12 so he is starting to go through puberty ! The hormone changes and the mood swings are the worst. I mean the fights are getting worse and worse but my mom and I have made a promise that we will not give up on him. My dad and mom need a break once in a while, and to see the tired look of her eyes assures me that taking care of my brother was worth not going to another Saturday night party. I have learned to be patient and caring thanks to my brothers situation , and I know for a fact that God has a plan for him.
July 1, 2010 at 1:55 pm
Wow! This story brought tears to my eyes. I am exactly in this place right now. Stressed out and trying to just get by day by day. My 9 year old is just wonderful and really has to deal with a lot because of her 2 1/2year old brother with autism. I talk to her soo much and explain to her that when her brother does these "annoying things" like she says, like scream in the car the whole ride to school, push her away, gets anxious and tantrums through many transitons like on trying to exit a store, or cry because he doesn't want her to sing, he never, ever does it on purpose. He just doesn't know any better right now, and that things will get better as he learns to communicate with us.
Sometimes we want our kids to just get it and have understanding and empathy, be helpful and mature, but they are just kids. Yet, my daughter surprises me every day with her kindness and wisdom.
Just two days ago, while I was driving, my son was having a screaming fit in the car, and I did not say a word. But my daughter turned to me, gently grabbed my hand and said, "It's okay mom. Remember he doesn't mean to stress us out. You know, I think maybe we should talk to dad about you taking a day off and just relaxing-oh maybe you can go to a spa and get a massage….and maybe I can go too." She made me laugh and cry at the same time.
My children are both special and beautiful and intelligent in their own special way. And the lessons we are learning with our son, will make us all better, more aware people. Thank you so much for this story.
July 1, 2010 at 4:10 pm
I am the mother of 3 son's. Ages-44,40,35. The middle one is a classic autistic. The ending to this story is remarkable. He has a respectable job doing accounting and is loved by all. He is my best pal. The other two son's, gave and sacrificed a lot for their brother. The stories we could tell after 40 yrs, would fill a novel. They both have turned out to be wonderful, super intelligent men, and good human beings. The special brother –gave us purpose..They learned, not all things are perfect. We can only try. I am so grateful for my middle son, and my two others, who are more than hero's…
July 1, 2010 at 5:50 pm
thanks for the inspiring story…we need to hear more from families with older children…thanks it gives all of us hope..
July 1, 2010 at 5:23 pm
what a great article….my 12 year old granddaughter is mature beyond her years..which unfortunately is a result of dealing with her 10 yr old brother's needs. Siblings definitely are the heroes of autism but unfortunately as much a victim too….they need so much TLC from relatives to help compensate a bit…it is reality for these kids…extra hugs and kisses go out to all of them..
July 1, 2010 at 7:00 pm
At the time vincent was born there was 17yrs between vincent and my oldest. He didnt really say too much however only 6 yrs between vincent and michael. Michael has in any way been supportive. He is a very selfish child and would reather bully vincent then ever help him or try to understand him. it had come down to if you ever touch him again i will call the police and have you arrested. He has not bothered with vincent since that time. Vincent is vincent, we (my husband and myself) love him for who is is and the joy he brings to our lives. we went thru all the tarntrums and all the hell that you go thru haveing an autisic child. however we never tried to change him. we love him just the way he is. I just wish his brother just took 1 second and tried to understand and love him for who he is. michael is away at college now and is still as selfish and self centered as ever. if its not about him then he wants nothing to do with it. It tore our family apart as far as our children go. however, after 8 1/2 yrs of fighting with my husband over vinnie it made our marriage and our love for each other and for vinnie stronger. It didnt break up our marriage it just broke our other children.
July 1, 2010 at 7:09 pm
I am a Grandmother of two special needs children; one by my daughter( do to birth), and one by my son(asbergers) These children have taught their family the real purpose of being here on earth; to love without predjudice,be your true self, and touch others in a way that will make change for the good.
July 2, 2010 at 12:31 am
omg i am crying!! i am the older sister and my brother will be 19 in august and is autistic.this story is what i went thougth grow up, but i love my very much and i would'nt change a thing! my borther make my the person i am today! thank you for article.
March 29, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Amen to that. I heard a quote that says "Be the change you want to see. I wish there was more people with your attitude. Sometime it is better we love our fellow human being more than god.
July 2, 2010 at 9:07 am
My two girls are SO good to their brother with autism. (The poor boy has 3 moms!) They have helped my husband and I so much that I'm not sure we could have gotten to this point without their help. I love both my girls so much and am so proud of how they treat their brother and all the other kids they come in contact with (ASD and NT). Even though it has been difficult for them, I think it has made them stronger and better prepared for the future.
July 2, 2010 at 9:31 am
Thank you all for sharing. I am an aide in a public school that has had the pleasure of working with one of the many special children afflicted with autism. My boy as I call him ( I was blessed with all girls) took me through a journey this school year that you all deal with on a daily basis. I felt honored to work with him and his family. ( He is 18 and his brother is 14 both autistic at different levels)I got to experience the questions and attitudes that people throw your way. All of parents and siblings that God has givin a special child are so very special themselves. I am glad that I got a chance to help the family have a break during the days my boy attended school. And I am glad they gave me a chance to know such a special child I really enjoyed each day though some were trying but I also know that my days were just a droop in the bucket compared to the families that spend each day with an autistic child.God bless you and your patience. We love your children also…
July 3, 2010 at 9:44 am
I can relate so much to this story. I have a 10 year old girl with Aspergers and she has a 7 year old sister who is the most level headed person i have ever met. She has had to deal with melt downs, missing out on going places, stress and physical attacks on herself. She takes all of this without complaining and when i ask her how she feels about it, she says that is just how her sister is. She is accepting of everybody and doesn't judge people if they are a bit different. She is such a beautiful girl and i hope she grows to be a beautiful adult. Siblings of those with autism truly are heroes and we should all strive to think and feel like they do, they seem to get the balance just right.
July 3, 2010 at 10:25 am
One day, about 19 years ago, my five-and-a-half year old son, my six-month old daughter and I were eating at a local restaurant. We were enjoying our meal when the director of a daycare, from which my son (who is autistic) had been expelled for behavioral problems, passed our table. She greeted me and commented on the birth of my daughter by suggesting that the baby not spend too much time around my son, as she would pick up his mannnerisms and speech patterns It was as if she thought autism was contagious. Oddly enough, this was the same woman who had urged me to look into getting my son some type of help for his developmental problems. The fact is that when we found out our son had autism, we felt that David would need all the attention we could give him and it wouldn't be fair to have another child. But sometimes the unexpected happens, and she did. That baby grew into the best sister he could have had, and my son was a good influence on her as well.
July 3, 2010 at 6:11 pm
This story is great- it reminded me of how special my youngest daughter is…the little big sister is what I call her. Lucy (age 7) is understanding and helps Rachel (age 10, Aspergers)all the time. She shares the responsibility of looking out for Rachel and when Rachel's behavior is challenging, Lucy steps up to the mark every time and makes sure she behaves her very best to make things easier on me. Thank you, Lucy, love mum x
July 4, 2010 at 10:30 pm
My God, I never even thought of this…I have 3 girls, 11, 8 and 3, my youngest was diagnosed with PDD about 6 months ago. My older 2 are soooooo good with her.. they sacrifice a lot of their free time to help watch her for me all the time…just so I can cook diner, or fix the beds or even go to the bathroom! They even sit with her to do her exercizes with her (tracing shapes, drawing straight lines, reading books to her… I never give them enough credit, but I now I will treat them with the utmost respect… Thanks for the eye opener!
July 10, 2010 at 10:36 pm
Thank You. I hope people will pass this on to the siblings.
July 14, 2010 at 4:45 am
My 5 year old son is so wonderful (most of the time) with his 8 year old sister who has "mild" autism. When she has crying meltdowns, he comforts her yet knows not to touch her. He looks after her at camp and reports back to me better than any teacher or staff ever would. He loves her and frequently gets frustrated because she won't play with him or let him touch ANY of her toys. When I get frustrated because she "doesn't hear me" when I am talking- he reminds me to be patient and gives me hugs when I need them. His compassion for people whose "minds work differently" is overwhelming. I'm so proud of him.
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Blackville, SC--Anytime a small school loses 17 seniors, you would expect a major drop off. For Blackville-Hilda, that's not usually the case. The Fighting Hawks haven't had a losing season in over a decade and they don't plan on having one this fall either.
While they may lack the numbers or depth, this is one of the top coached teams around. David Berry has been there forever and gets the most out of the kids. Tradition means a lot in Blackville, and it's not lost on the players or coach, but you still have to put in the work.
"Well, they expect to win but you know, they still got to work," says long time Coach Berry. "Just because you expect to, it doesn't mean it's going to happen. You got to put forth the effort, you got to have to do the things right. You have to block and you have to tackle, and that's the name of the game. If you don't do those two things you're not going to be to successful."
"We're Blackville-Hilda, everyone hates on us," says senior Terrell Haynes. "So we're going to show them this year. We're going to play hard, hope to win some games this year and hopefully go to the championship."
Haynes is one of a handful of starters back so he'll be asked to do a little more. Coach Berry also is preaching to himself about being patient until they pick things up. Blackville gets an early jump on things. They play Friday night against rival Barnwell.


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WATERFORD - It was all about defense for the Waterford boys basketball team Tuesday night as the Wildcats held the South Gallia Rebels to just 11 field goals on 37 attempts in a 52-40 season opening victory.
Waterford also held South Gallia to just 11 first half points, including just two in the second quarter, and forced 18 turnovers.
Senior Austin Shriver sparked the Wildcats offensively with a game-high 18 points. Shriver opened the scoring for Waterford with a 3-pointer and then a jumper to give the Wildcats a 5-0 lead.
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JORDAN HOLLAND The Marietta Times
Waterford's Brian Moore (10) looks to dribble by South Gallia defender Kody Lambert during prep basketball action Tuesday night. The Wildcats won 52-40.
The Marietta Times
Waterford's Austin Shriver (24) looks to make a move against South Gallia Tuesday night. Shriver scored a game-high 18 points as the Wildcats won 52-40.
"The first game of the year, I just wanted to come out and get the year started off right," Shriver said.
South Gallia's Kody Lambert got the Rebels on the board with a 3-pointer. Junior Wyatt Porter followed with a bucket to make it 7-3. Brayden Greer answered with a 3-pointer of his own to make it 7-6. Greer paced the Rebels in scoring with 17 points.
After sophomore Cody Paxton connected on a shot to make it 9-6, Greer struck again to tie the game at 9-9 at the end of the first quarter.
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Waterford 52, South Gallia 40
South Gallia 9 2 13 16 - 40
Waterford 9 14 14 15 - 52
Waterford (1-0)
Brian Moore 0 0-6 0, Eli Strahler 2 1-2 5, Wyatt Porter 5 1-1 11, Cody Paxton 2 0-2 4, Jacob McCutcheon 1 1-2 3, Austin Shriver 7 3-5 18, Tanner Pottmeyer 5 0-2 10. Totals 22 6-19 52.
South Gallia (1-1)
Landon Hutchinson 1 2-6 4, Brayden Greer 4 6-7 17, Carl Johnston 0 0-0 0, Michael Wheeler 0 2-2 2, Clifford Stapleton 0 0-0 0, Trevor Slone 0 1-2 1, Kody Lambert 4 1-3 11, Ethan Swain 2 0-0 5. Totals 11 12-20 40.
Team stats:
Shooting: W: 22-49 (45%), SG: 11-37 (30%); Rebounds: W: 26 (Moore, Porter 6), SG: 15 (Greer, Wheeler 4); Assists: W: 13 (Moore 4); Steals: W: 17 (Shriver 4); Turnovers: W: 11, SG: 18.
JV score: Waterford 45, South Gallia 6
Next games: Waterford at Southern at 6 p.m. Tuesday; Southern at South Gallia Friday.
The second quarter was where the Tom Simms-led squad pulled away. The Wildcats outscored South Gallia 14-2 in the quarter, led by 10 points from Shriver, including a 3-pointer at the buzzer to make it 23-11 at halftime.
The Wildcats scored the first five points of the second half, four of them coming from sophomore Tanner Pottmeyer, to make it 28-11. Later, with Waterford up 32-22, junior Eli Strahler scored consecutive buckets to make it 36-21.
Waterford continued to apply pressure throughout the fourth quarter. Every time South Gallia made a basket, Waterford was able to answer.
The Wildcats dominated every statistical category, out-rebounding the Rebels 26-15 and winning the turnover battle 11-18.
Waterford was 45 percent from the floor on 22-for-49 shooting.
"We played alright," Simms said. "There's a lot of things to work on."
Senior Brian Moore didn't score but led the team with four assists and tied Porter for the lead with six rebounds.
"We've just got to come out and play good defense," said Moore, looking ahead at the remainder of the season. "That's gonna be our big key. We're not the biggest. We're just gonna have to run and play good defense and scoring will come."
Strahler, who had five points and three steals, also sees room for improvement.
"We definitely need to get slower on offense," Strahler said. "And we need to slow down on defense. We can't poke at the ball."
The win gives Waterford a 1-0 record, while Larry Howell-coached South Gallia drops to 1-1. Waterford's next game was originally scheduled for Friday at Wahama, but that game has been rescheduled. The Wildcats will now be back in action Tuesday at Southern in another Tri Valley Conference tilt.
Waterford's junior varsity squad was victorious by a whopping 39 points, winning 45-6.


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Drivers traveling north on Pike Street in Marietta Friday night were greeted by bright flashing lights, a long line of orange cones and more than a dozen uniformed officers from various law enforcement agencies.
"OVI Checkpoint Ahead. Be Prepared to Stop," blinked one bright sign.
Several hundred cars made their way through the sobriety checkpoint, which was set up near the Century 21 Real Estate Office on Pike Street.
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Troopers Luke Forshey, left, and Cody Quattlebaum, right, greet a vehicle Friday during the Ohio State Highway Patrol's OVI checkpoint around the 200 block of Pike Street. The checkpoint was a way for the OSHP and other local law enforcement agencies to remind the public that they will be aggressively pursuing drunk driving as the OVI heavy summer season begins.
The checkpoint was a way to remind the community that as the weather gets warmer and the sometimes-boozy summer celebrations begin, law enforcement will be drawing a hard line when it comes to drunk driving, said Lt. Carlos Smith of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Marietta Post.
"From our perspective these checkpoints are more of an educational tool for the public," he said. "It's an opportunity for troopers to make contact with the public to let them know we're out there aggressively patrolling for OVIs."
The patrol made an arrest for OVI outside the checkpoint on Ohio 7 Friday, made by one of the officers working a "saturation" post, maintaining a presence outside the official checkpoint.
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By the numbers
Washington County OVI related crashes
2009: 87.
2010: 85.
2011: 102.
2012: 115.
2013 (as of April 17): 18.
County OVI arrests by the Ohio State Highway Patrol
2009: 235.
2010: 247.
2011: 268.
2012: 253.
2013: 56 .
Source: Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Another driver pulled into the Food 4 Less parking lot before the checkpoint, admitted to police he was drunk and said he was walking home because there were too many officers around. He was not arrested since he wasn't observed committing a moving violation.
"We accomplished our goal," said Sgt. Garic Warner of the Marietta post of the patrol. "We want to get them off the streets."
Several curious bystanders wandered into the parking lot of Stacy's Dance Studio to talk to officers as they set up the checkpoint.
Angie Barnett, 47, of Parkersburg, had been eating at the Cone 'N Shake when her three grandsons asked to go over and talk to officers.
"They like the police," she said of grandsons Zackariah May, 5, and Jairin Harris and Adien May, both 4.
OSHP Trooper Lea Mikes gave each of the three boys a bag filled with a law enforcement themed coloring book, a ruler and other goodies.
One of the nice things about the checkpoint, said Warner, is it provides a way to have positive contact with the public.
"Usually when you're stopping someone, they already did something wrong. This is a good way to interact with mostly law-abiding citizens," he said.
The troopers were joined by K-9 units and law enforcement officials from the Marietta Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
"We would like to eradicate drunk driving entirely," said Marietta Police Officer A.J. Linscott. "We know that we're not going to eradicate it entirely, but we like to do our part."
Cars were usually stopped four at a time and asked for license and registration. Those without a license on them were diverted into Stacy's Dance Studio parking lot for further verification.
For the most part, those running the checkpoint got positive feedback from the cars going through.
"Everyone seems happy and appreciative that we're out here doing this," said OSHP Trooper Luke Forshey.
Forshey said the goal was to have every car checked and on its way in 45 to 60 seconds.
Marietta residents Tom and Jackie Gilkenson, who were on a walk in the area, said the checkpoint was a great idea.
"I didn't know they did this in Ohio," said Tom, 53. "I've seen them in West Virginia, but never here."
The timing and location of the checkpoint were designed to have maximum impact, said Smith.
It began around 9 p.m.
Marietta has the highest concentration of OVI arrests and OVI related crashes in Washington County, according to statistics from the OSHP.
The City of Marietta saw 25 OVI-related crashes in 2012 and has already seen two in 2013. There have already been 17 drunk driving arrests in Marietta this year, nearly a third of the total 56 county OVI arrests.
No drunk drivers had been caught at the checkpoint as of 11 p.m. The checkpoint was scheduled to continue until midnight.


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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Mahi Mahi With Black Bean And Avocado Relish
Hubby and I made a trip through Trader Joe's frozen seafood section when we were there a month or so ago. I told him to pick out a couple of packages of different fish he'd like to try and then promptly put them in the freezer when we returned home and kind of forgot about them. (I tend to do that with food items I'm not too thrilled about.) I pulled out the package of mahi mahi yesterday morning and decided that I was going to find a way to make this and I was going to like it, come hell or high water. I found this very easy and very tasty recipe in a Better Homes and Gardens "Ultimate Mexican" magazine and decided to give it a whirl. I coaxed a couple of sprigs off of the little oregano plants I'd just put in the herb garden last week and snipped a bit off the new parsley plant and put the black bean and avocado relish together in world record time. Hubby grilled the fish when he got home from work and we had dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. Rachael Ray would have been proud.
Mahi Mahi With Black Bean And Avocado Relish
1 pound frozen skinless mahi mahi fillets, thawed
2 TBSP fresh parsley, chopped (the original recipe called for cilantro but we all know how I feel about THAT)
2 TBSP fresh oregano, chopped
1/2 tsp lime zest
2 TBSP lime juice
1 TBSP olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder (original recipe called for 1-2 garlic cloves, minced, but I don't care for raw garlic)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp bottled hot pepper sauce
1 (15 oz) can of black beans, rinsed and drained
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper
In a small bowl combine the parsley, oregano, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and hot pepper sauce.
Place rinse and drained black beans and avocado in a medium serving bowl and toss with half of the above herb mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
Rinse fish filets and pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and brush on the remaining herb mixture. Grill on greased rack over medium heat for 4-6 minutes per 1/2 inch thickness or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork, carefully turning halfway through grilling.
To serve, arrange fish on top of relish, if desired.
Speaking of grilling, Moogie's having a Memorial Day giveaway. She makes the most adorable aprons I've ever seen. Go check her out!
14 comments:
- Pam said...
Does this mean that we can expect lots more yummy fish recipes from you??
- May 5, 2010 at 6:39 AM
- Mags said...
Pam: I'll do my best. I'm really trying to incorporate more fish into our diets, but it certainly doesn't come natural to me...LOL
- May 5, 2010 at 6:48 AM
- Julie said...
Looks delicious. I love mahi mahi. We're getting a Trader Joes this year. I can't wait.
- May 5, 2010 at 7:22 AM
- Linda said...
Now I want mahi-mahi! That looks good!
- May 5, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- June said...
Wow Mags. This looks absolutely fabulous and you're right about the vapors. LOL Yippee---good for you!
- May 5, 2010 at 10:26 AM
- Nanan said...
I love Mahi Mahi! This does look good! Did you actually like it? Remember - everything in moderation! hehehehehe
- May 5, 2010 at 12:06 PM
- Karen said...
I love mahi-mahi - or any fish, for that matter!
- May 5, 2010 at 12:19 PM
- Megan said...
This is a great cinco de mayo recipe. I pretty much love anything with avocado... and mahi mahi is a delicious fish!
- May 5, 2010 at 12:20 PM
- Haden News said...
I am so glad you posted this recipe - I have Mahi Mahi in the freezer and didn't know what I was going to do with it!! Thanks for the recipe, it looks delicious.
- May 5, 2010 at 2:30 PM
- Lyndsey said...
It looks so good! We like mahi mahi, it has a nice firm texture. I wish we had a Trader Joe's near us. I would use parsley instead of cilantro, nothing wrong with that!
- May 5, 2010 at 3:00 PM
- All Our Fingers in the Pie said...
I haven't had mahi mahi since my trip to Hawaii right of university. I won't tell you how many years ago that was!
- May 5, 2010 at 8:18 PM
- mr. pineapple man said...
that looks very very delicious!
- May 5, 2010 at 8:21 PM
- Megan said...
This looks wonderful and so fresh. I like fish but I'm not very good at makng it appealing but I could handle this! Trader joes, here I come!
- May 6, 2010 at 10:10 AM
- Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction said...
Looks great! Mahi mahi is one of the few fishes that I like to make... I am not a big fish fan (especially when it comes to making it myself), but I do like it. Love the black beans and avocado... Wonderful!
- May 6, 2010 at 9:30 PM


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SAN JOSE -- The Sharks are hoping for a lift from the notoriously loud HP Pavilion crowd Saturday night for a vital Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Kings.
The Sharks were 17-2-5 at home during the regular season, which includes a 2-0 record against the Kings. San Jose also won both home games in the first round against the Vancouver Canucks. The Kings lead the playoff series with the Sharks 2-0.
"It's going to be crazy," Sharks forward Patrick Marleau said Saturday morning. "The fans here are great, and they are going to bring it tonight."
The Sharks scored first in three of their four first round games against the Canucks, and would love to do the same Saturday night to keep the sellout crowd at a fever pitch. The Kings scored the opening goal in the first two games of this series and the last two games of their opening round win over the St. Louis Blues.
"I don't think we're going to see any different game than we would have if the series was 1-1," Kings captain Dustin Brown said of the Sharks' style. "They have the best home record in the league and it's a really tough building to play in. We'll probably get what we expect in terms of how they play their game here at home."
The Sharks beat the Kings 4-3 at home March 14. It was then just their third regulation time win in the past 21 games.
On April 16, the Sharks beat the Kings 3-2, with Raffi Torres scoring the game-deciding goal in a shootout. At the time, there was anticipation that the two teams would meet in the first round of the playoffs.
Here they are in the second round, with the Sharks facing an almost must-win situation.
"Home's been good to us all year," Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle said. "It doesn't guarantee a win, of course. But obviously we need to win tonight."


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I was so pleased to read Linda Stamper Boyne's column March 14 about feminism. I get really annoyed when I hear women say, "I support women's rights, but I'm not a feminist."
I am 80 and lived through years of feeling like a second-class citizen. I know what advances we've made and what I owe to so many activist women. I am a feminist and glad to say so.
My brother called himself a feminist (educated by his wife and daughters). My daughters are feminists (though I can't speak for all my granddaughters).
Thanks, Linda, for speaking up.
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|@1200 Social spaces lunch, Linux Caffe
|@1300 Toronto Ruby Users Group meeting, Linux Caffe
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|@1930 Council meeting in the evening
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Last night's party at Mike Fletcher's house was terrific. I met many interesting people and chatted about everything from Philippine history to personal productivity to religion. And hey, anything involving strawberries and chocolate or bread and melted cheese is totally, totally cool.
I wore my malong, of course. The red one's pretty much my standard go-to-something-for-the-first-time outfit now as it can fit both casual and formal occasions. I really should sew a new one so that I have different patterns. =)
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Siesta Beach in Sarasota No. 1 in nation on list by 'Dr. Beach'
Published: Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 5:22 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, May 27, 2011 at 2:45 p.m.
SARASOTA - The powdery white shoreline of Siesta Key just got the ultimate seal of approval from "Dr. Beach."
1. Siesta Beach in Sarasota;
2. San Diego's Coronado Beach;
3. No. 3 was Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii.
4, Main Beach, East Hampton, N.Y.;
5, Cape Hatteras in North Carolina;
6, St. George Island State Park, Florida Panhandle;
7, Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C.;
8, Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Mass.;
9, Waimanalo Bay Beach Park, Oahu, Hawaii
10, Cape Florida State Park near Miami.
Siesta Beach was ranked No. 1 in the nation today in the annual survey by Dr. Stephen Leatherman, director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University.
"The sand is like sugar," Leatherman said. "Some people can't believe it. It's super soft, super fine. They claim to have the finest, whitest sand in the world, and I can't argue with that."
For the past two years, Siesta was ranked No. 2 in the survey. Now local tourism officials can boast of the top spot.
"This is absolutely the best thing we could ever hear," said Virginia Haley, president of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau. "We know we'll be on national TV in the morning. Live shots across the country."
On Thursday afternoon, visitors to Siesta weren't surprised by early news of the No. 1 ranking.
"Every time I see it, it's like the first time," said Shelley Harman of Dayton, Ohio. "The sand is like powdered sugar under your feet. And it's clean and the water's clean. It's just awesome."
A dozen tourists from Buffalo raved about Siesta, too. They're staying at a beach hotel in Clearwater, but still made the drive down to Sarasota.
"We told our friends, we're going down to Siesta Beach," said Dennis Walczak. "That's the top of the line."
In this year's survey by Leatherman, San Diego's Coronado Beach was runner-up. No. 3 was Kahanamoku Beach in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii. Rounding out the Top 10 were
Previous winners include Caladesi Island and Fort DeSoto State Park, both in Pinellas County. Once a beach reaches the top of the list, it is retired from future rankings.
Leatherman ranks beaches on 50 criteria, including water quality, weather, facilities and crowds. A top score is 250.
Siesta Beach came in in the 230s, losing minor points because the view is heavy on condominiums to the north and south. It got credit for free parking, along with shallow water and gentle surf.
"Most days you measure waves over there in inches, not feet," Leatherman said.
Scott Montgomery, interim lifeguard manager for Sarasota County, spent more than 20 years at Siesta Beach.
He always knew it was special. The No. 1 ranking just confirms that fact.
"It's about time," Montgomery joked. "I've seen a lot of beaches, even beaches in Hawaii, and they just don't compare."
The 40-acre park at Siesta offers everything from tennis to beach volleyball courts, along with a snack bar and gift shop. The beach at Siesta is more than 100 yards deep — far wider than most beaches in Florida or anywhere else.
Thousands of people can spend the day without feeling crowded.
In 2010, according the county estimates, 2.2 million people visited Siesta Beach. Four lifeguard stands at the beach are painted different colors to help beachgoers remember where they are.
"They can say, Oh, we're over by the yellow lifeguard stand," Montgomery said. "That's unique to us."
At the Sarasota tourism bureau, Haley praised the county for maintaining the beach and sponsoring everything from daily yoga classes to weekly beach runs. She looks forward to bragging about the No. 1 ranking.
"Our work will begin tomorrow," Haley said Thursday evening. "We'll be working very hard to help everybody get the news."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
"Dr. Beach" won't say who is No 1.
But after coming in as second-best last year, Sarasota is looking for an announcement Friday morning naming Siesta Beach the top beach in the nation.
Carried by its crystal clear waters and snow-white sand, Siesta has earned the No. 2 ranking two years in a row. It was widely considered to have gotten snubbed last year when Coopers Beach in Southampton, New York, jumped the line to earn top honors.
Stephen Leatherman, the Florida International University professor who has been ranking the nation's beaches since 1991, retires the No. 1 beach each year, ensuring that beaches lower on the list steadily climb toward the top.
A No. 1 ranking would give Siesta added recognition and could give local businesses a boost from any increase in tourism.
But even if Siesta Key's most popular beach unexpectedly fails to rate the top spot, local tourism officials may not be upset.
In 2010, Virginia Haley, executive director of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, said remaining at No. 2 was an economic boost because it gave the area one more year to proclaim it had one of the nation's top 10 beaches.
"Once you've been No. 1, they take you off the list forever. So this way we get to stay on the list longer," Haley explained back then.
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Emily Wetmore was hired to head the women's lacrosse program in February 2011.
In her first season at the helm, Wetmore guided the Panthers to an 8-8 record and a conference final appearance in the inaugural SCAC Women's Lacrosse Championship, hosted by BSC. Two of her players - Stephanie Gore and Chelsea Van Voorhis - were named IWLCA First-Team All-Region, as well as SCAC Offensive (Van Voorhis) and Defensive (Gore) Players-of-the-Year.
Wetmore came to BSC from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pa., where she was Assistant Coach for a year. Prior to that, she served as Assistant Coach at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, N.H., for two seasons.
Wetmore played Division II collegiate lacrosse for three seasons at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., helping lead the Skyhawks to the 2005 NCAA Division II National Championship. She played in the IWLCA Division II Senior All-Star Game in Valley Forge, Pa., in June 2007, after helping guide Stonehill to its ninth-straight regular season title and eighth-straight Northeast-10 tournament championship. Wetmore also played in Australia for USA Athletes International for two weeks in June 2004. She graduated from Stonehill with a degree in Criminology in May 2007.


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Very nice attic studio in Moncloa
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It is an area of influence and university environment, due to its proximity to the university faculties of the Complutense, but also very well located in relation to shopping and activities in the Princess-Argüelles area.
The elevator takes you to the 12th floor, then we need to go up the stairs. The studio is equipped with a double bed, double sofa bed, table and chairs for 4 people, an integrated kitchen and bathroom with shower.
Best of all, a splendid terrace of 40 meters, very isolated and independent, where you can enjoy the summer nights ...
The apartment has both air conditioning and heating as well as other television, washing machine and towels available.
The place is very bright and really nice for a comfortable stay in the city of Madrid.
If coming by plane, please call once you have claimed your luggage so that our staff has time enough to go and wait for you in the apartment.
In order to guarantee the return of the apartment in perfect conditions, a 200 € deposit will be requested, refundable once the apartment and its belongings have been returned in proper conditions.
Check-in from 20:00 pm to 1:00 am must pay an extra charge of 30 €; 40€ will be paid in the check-in for cleaning services.
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Nice apt., plenty of space. Not always enough hot water. Good location.
The location of the apartment is great, as is the un contact the reception was nice and easy. The apartment has come clean, but breakfast is hardly possible (no space in the kitchen, a small table with folding stools). Sleep is only possible from early in the morning, as in the surrounding clubs partying until the wee hours! In addition, the device is partially renovated, the shower tiles fixed with electrical tape to shower you have to climb over the toilet bowl because of tight access! All in all it was fine for the few days when the whole day out on the town, but the apartment is then only suitable for two people!
Die Lage des Appartements ist klasse, ebenso war der Kontakt un der Empfang nett und unkompliziert.
Das Appartement ist soweit sauber, allerdings ist Frühstück kaum möglich ( kein Platz in der Küche, Mini-Tisch mit Klapphockern ).
Schlaf ist erst ab frühmorgens möglich, da in den umliegenden Clubs Partystimmung bis in die Morgenstunden !
Ausserdem ist die Einrichtung teilsweise renovierungsbedürftig, die Duschfliesen mit Isolierband befestigt, zum Duschen muss man wegen engem Zugang über die Toilettenschüssel steigen!
Alles in Allem war´s für die paar Tage in Ordnung, wenn man den ganzen Tag in der Stadt unterwegs ist, allerdings ist die Wohnung dann nur für zwei Personen geeignet !!!
Central location. A bit dark and cool apartment - but huge - in fact 27 m long. Could well heated with electric heaters, when set equal to that which would on heating even if there was more than 20 degrees outside. Good beds, but if you want to stay for 4 people, so it must be 2 couples or possibly. Couples with young children. We were happy as two friends that we had each bed. SmaI of a double bed and being with a large blanket. Everything about the acquisition and instructions went well.
Central beliggenhed. Lidt mørk og kølig lejlighed - men kæmpestor - faktisk 27 m lang. Kunne fint varmes op med elradiatorer, når man lige indstillede sig på, at der skulle varme på selv om der var over 20 grader udenfor.
Gode senge, men hvis der skal bo 4 personer, så skal det være 2 par eller evt. Par med mindre børn. Vi var glade for som to venner, at vi havde hver sin seng. Smal af en dobbeltseng at være og med en stor dyne.
Alt omkring overtagelse og instruktioner forløb fint.
OK. Very good location.
Appartement very small. The host did not remember what was agreed about cleaning. A bit noisy from the street.
This is a really well-located apartment for a city break in Madrid. Convenient for the major galleries but also a wide choice of good restaurants and bars nearby.Apartment is spacious and quiet and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
The apartment is in a very good central location and well within walking distance to everything, the metro station is just around the corner, the apartment was clean and very original, all was well. WiFi was in the back room not so good reception, as the predecessors have said, the water pipes in the house are a bit noisy (a whistle when someone turns on the water). But generally very satisfied
Die Wohnung ist in sehr gute zentrale Lage und sehr gut alles zu Fuss erreichbar, die Metrostation ist gleich um die Ecke, die Wohnung war sauber und ist sehr originell, alles war gut ausgestattet. WiFi hatte bei den hinteren Zimmer nicht so guter empfang, Wie die vorgänger schon gesagt haben, die Wasserleitungen sind im Hause etwas lärmig (ein pfeiffen wenn jemand das Wasser zu dreht) aber im allgemeinen sehr zufrieden.
Apartment very nice and well equipped, the building is quiet but the street is a bit noisy at night with the distance of several bars. impeccable hospitality. I recommend this apartment, I will return
Nice, clean, friendly apartment. In a pleasant neighborhood.
Loved staying here!
Pros Very good location, spacious apartment, clean., low price.
Cons: VERY limited amount of hot water, poor lighting, extremely loud plumbing in building, only two narrow and low quality beds, low quality furniture, limited supplies (1/2 roll of toilet paper, 8 matches to light stove, metal coffee maker with no handles), no oven, no clothes dryer (contrary to listing).
The flat is really well located. A bit dark but perfect in hot weather (keeps cool). So nice to be able to relax there between excursions in the city. Great restaurants right at the door step as well as the terrific movie theatre showing old films. (Filmoteca) Thank you!
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Travel writer Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) takes a long-lost old friend (Nick Nolte) for a hike along the Appalachian Trail.
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report on May 4th concluding that the world community could slow and then reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) over the next several decades by exploiting cost-effective policies and current and emerging technologies. The IPCC report emphasizes energy efficiency across all sectors: in buildings, transportation, and industry. It also calls for greater use of solar energy in buildings and biofuels in vehicles. In terms of power generation, the report points to both mature and emerging renewable energy technologies and also suggests a shift to less carbon-intensive fossil fuels and the development of carbon capture and storage technologies. The report estimates that by 2030, another $20 trillion will be spent to upgrade global energy infrastructure, and investments to reduce GHGs would add at most a 10 percent premium to those investments. See the press release from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and see the Summary for Policymakers of the IPCC report (PDF 405 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
The document is the last of three working group reports that will be compiled to form the IPCC's Fourth Assessment Report, a follow-up to the Third Assessment Report, which was issued in 2001. The first working group report concluded that the Earth is definitely warming and recent temperature increases are very likely due to GHG emissions from human activities. The second working group report concluded that natural systems are already being affected by climate change, and predicted increasing droughts, floods, and wildfires, with potentially devastating impacts on some ecosystems and certain human societies. In Africa alone, between 75 and 250 million people are projected to be exposed to an increase in water stress by 2020, while agricultural production and access to food is expected to be severely compromised in many African nations. Fresh water supplies in North America are also threatened by climate change, particularly in the West. The three working group reports are currently available in summary form on the IPCC Web site, and the full Working Group I report is also available now. See the IPCC Web site and the UNEP press releases on the general impacts and the impacts on Africa and North America.
A number of recent reports suggest their own approaches to reducing global GHG emissions. A report released in late February by the United Nations Foundation emphasizes fuel efficiency, building efficiency, biofuels, and carbon capture and storage. In late April, the National Commission on Energy Policy recommended a cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions while suggesting fuel economy improvements, a national renewable energy requirement, extended tax credits for renewable energy sources, and other measures. The World Resources Institute (WRI) has its own approach, built on a Princeton University concept of "wedges." This approach breaks up the needed emissions reductions into 15 wedges, and provides a list of technologies—including energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies—for achieving each wedge. See the U.N. Foundation report and the press releases from the National Commission on Energy Policy and WRI.


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Things couldn't have gone much better for Alexi Pappas this past collegiate cross country season at Oregon.
Pappas, a 2008 Bishop O'Dowd High graduate who grew up in Alameda, earned All-America honors with an eighth-place finish in the NCAA Division I women's cross country championship race on Nov. 17 as the Ducks also won the national team title.
"I feel very thrilled about the season," said Pappas, a red-shirt senior who transferred to Oregon from Dartmouth this summer. "It was a very cool thing that I could not only contribute to the team, but see the team grow together."
At Oregon, Pappas is doing interdisciplinary graduate studies focusing on film, creative writing and business. Pappas, who earned All-America honors in track at Dartmouth this past spring with a third-place finish in the NCAA Outdoor 3,000-meter steeplechase final, graduated from Dartmouth magna cum laude with high honors in English this spring.
Athletics-wise, Pappas found an abundance of talented runners in Eugene.
"I had an amazing teamship with Abbey last year," said Pappas, referring to Dartmouth teammate Abbey D'Agostino, who won last spring's NCAA Outdoor 5,000 title and was second in the NCAA cross country championships this fall. "It's awesome to be surrounded by even more super-high caliber athletes.
"I think running this year was so fun because of having a whole team on the same page," Pappas said. The team that ran at the NCAA championships was comprised of four seniors and three freshmen, a unique combination.
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Much speculation has followed the private luncheon between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
Photographers captured grainy images of Romney arriving in a black SUV, from which he emerged unassisted. Reporters received only the luncheon menu in response to queries about what transpired: white turkey chili and chicken salad.
Alas, where there is a White House, there is always someone willing to whisper a few tidbits. According to Mr. Fly, the meeting began with small talk.
President: Governor, nice to see you again. Welcome to my Oval Office.
Romney: Thank you, Mr. President. Love the way you've decorated the place. But where's the bling? Heh-heh.
President: Mitt, you always know just what to say. Jay (press secretary Carney), could you let the chef know we're ready?
Romney: I don't suppose your chef speaks Spanish, eh? Just a little immigration humor. You know I never did employ any illegal aliens, despite what they said. Wow, is that the Churchill bust? I thought you gave it back!
President: No, that's Alfred Hitchcock. I'm a fan. You like turkey chili?
Romney: Love turkey chili! Of course, I love everything, especially America.
Carney: Mr. President, lunch is served.
President: This way, Mitt.
(Seated, the tone becomes more reserved.)
Romney: Mr. President, first I want to thank you for extending this invitation. I'm honored to be here and hopeful that I can continue to serve my country in any way you see fit.
President: Thank you, Mitt. I appreciate your willingness to come here today. I know it can't have been easy. By the way, my apologies for your reception.
Romney: Oh, I'm used to hecklers.
President: I mean the media.
Romney: That's what I meant, too.
President: Very good.
Romney: Well, what can I do for you, Mr. President? Not to be presumptuous, but I think I have some ideas for turning around the economy.
President: So I've heard, but I'm really not that interested. I mostly invited you here because I said I would. Team of rivals and all that, blah, blah, blah.
Romney: Oh. Well, since I'm here, could I just say, Mr. President, that you really must cut discretionary and entitlement spending. Seeking $50 billion more in stimulus funds on top of raising tax rates will break the country. You will decimate the small business community.
President: (Stifles a yawn.) So I've heard, but again, I don't really care that much. I was re-elected and elections matter. Legacies matter even more. I have to raise taxes on the rich and I can't and won't cut spending on the less fortunate. Obviously, closing loopholes and capping deductions won't produce enough revenues to cut the debt and deficit.
Romney: Well, no, it won't, not unless you also significantly cut spending. Moreover, as you know, you're already raising taxes across the board with Obamacare. What happened to your saying you'd go anywhere and do anything to reach a compromise? If we go over this cliff and enter another recession, the American people are going to be hurting and eventually they'll understand why.
President: All true, Governor, but by then my agenda will be entrenched and most Americans -- your 47 percent, among others -- will be content with the nation's new organization. Eventually, even the middle class won't mind coughing up more in taxes. By the time I leave office, everyone will have equal access to health care; the rich won't be so rich and the poor won't be so poor. What's wrong with that?
Romney: Nothing much, Mr. President, except the reality is that not everyone can have everything. Moreover, what you've just described is not free-market capitalism.
President: (Bemused.) Your point?
Carney: Excuse me, Mr. President, but your next appointments are here. Gov. Christie, Gov. Jindal, right this way.
Kathleen Parker is a syndicated columnist.


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Fundraiser for Mrs.Hyatt's Music House in Asheville
Published: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 4:35 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, April 5, 2013 at 4:35 p.m.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Mrs. Hyatt's Music House Preservation Society, in conjunction with the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County, will co-host the "Battle of the Bands Unplugged" from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 13-14.
Check-in will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Anderson Nissan, 629 Brevard Road in Asheville. The events will raise funds to save Mrs. Hyatt's Music House. Original songwriters, acoustic old-time, bluegrass, gospel, country and mountain music performers will compete for a $2,000 prize to be awarded on June 1 at Jamfest at the WNC Agricultural Center.
For more than 60 years, Neila Hyatt has been hosting bluegrass music in her Asheville home, known by many as Mrs. Hyatt's Music House. Over the years, bluegrass legends and novice players alike gathered together for weekly jams in this warm and friendly setting.
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