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For the first time since 2006, the editors here at Pro Football Weekly did not predict the Chargers to win the AFC West. That kind of sentiment seems to be music to the ears of the Chargers' franchise.
Some things have not changed in San Diego. Philip Rivers is still the quarterback, Norv Turner remains the head coach — and he is still in a familiar place, on the hot seat, and many starters return. But after back-to-back seasons of missing the playoffs (a first for the Chargers since 2002-03), expectations are finally low — well, lower.
As written in "Whispers" earlier in July, there is a relaxed atmosphere in San Diego with the attention in the division focused on Peyton Manning and the Broncos. The Chiefs are a sexy "sleeper" pick with Jamaal Charles and Eric Berry returning.
It would be wrong for anyone to discount the Chargers. In fact, considering the lingering question marks about Manning's health as well as the Broncos' defense, it's not ridiculous to think the Chargers are still the team to beat in the AFC West.
Last season, the Eagles "won" free agency, adding key veteran parts, but the abbreviated offseason kept Philly from putting it all together until it was too late. The Chargers loaded up on veterans this offseason, but in a different manner. They added starters and players who add depth, but no "stars," ie: no player that would conjure up a "Dream Team" moniker for the Chargers.
GM A.J. Smith has made it clear that adding depth was important to the club, and he did so in a big way.
At running back, Ryan Mathews is expected to be the bellcow, but he also has a long injury history, and Mike Tolbert is now in Carolina. No problem — enter veteran backs Le'Ron McClain, Ronnie Brown and Jackie Battle along with rookie Edwin Baker.
After losing WR Vincent Jackson in free agency, the Chargers didn't simply replace him. They added Robert Meachem, Eddie Royal, Roscoe Parrish and Micheal Spurlock. Malcom Floyd has played one 16-game season in his career, and the Chargers have options if he gets dinged again. With the experience added at wideout, and the hoopla surrounding Royal in the spring, it's easy to forget that Vincent Brown showed flashes as a rookie last season. Rivers will not be lacking weapons this season.
At tight end, Antonio Gates has missed nine games over the past two seasons, and rookie Ladarius Green and veteran Dante Rosario provide extra insurance.
The O-line still might be a weak spot, especially after the retirement of Pro Bowl OG Kris Dielman, but the Chargers added OG Rex Hadnot, OT Mario Henderson and OT Phil Trautwein. Depth, depth and more depth.
The D-line got an infusion of talent with second-round DE Kendall Reyes and veteran NT Aubrayo Franklin. Jarret Johnson comes over from Baltimore and will start in a linebacker group that has newcomers Demorrio Williams and Melvin Ingram, the team's first-round draft pick, among its reserves.
And a new player will start at strong safety, either Atari Bigby or rookie Brandon Taylor.
This is a veteran-laden team that returns plenty of starters, but starters with injury histories. What is possibly the deepest team that Turner has had in San Diego is one in which the bar has been set low.
Defensive coordinator John Pagano will need to get improvements in third-down defense and in the red zone especially, and the hope is that rookies Ingram and Reyes will help spark the team's pass rush. The O-line will need to play better, and pressure will be on OLT Jared Gaither to stay healthy.
The offense, though, could be a juggernaut. Rivers has countless weapons at his disposal and is intent on making last year's turnover problem an issue of the past. Aside from the Chiefs (who struggled against the run), the AFC West is not known for strong defenses heading into 2012.
With crossover scheduling against the AFC North and NFC South, the schedule doesn't do the Chargers a whole lot of favors (including a four-game stretch starting Nov. 18 that sees them play at Denver, at home against the Ravens and Bengals and then at Pittsburgh).
Last year, Turner's Chargers finally got off to a good start (4-1), but a six-game losing streak that included two overtime losses and five losses by seven points or less, did them in. This year, the normal pressure that comes with the expectation of winning the division isn't in San Diego, even if the pressure on Turner hasn't gone anywhere.
With one of the league's best quarterbacks, a running back primed to break out and depth all over the gridiron — especially at wide receiver and linebacker — the Chargers are built to return to the postseason.
Don't sleep on the Chargers, a team that is more than happy to see the prognosticators and cameras fall in love with Denver this summer.


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On Thursday night, WDBJ7 broadcast a news report about recruitment efforts of the Ku Klux Klan in our area. We want to correct that report.
We have spoken again Friday with Robert Jones, a member of the Klan who appeared in Thursday night's news report. Mr. Jones told WDBJ7 Friday that he made a mistake when he implied in the interview that the sheriffs of Pittsylvania and Henry Counties are members of the Ku Klux Klan. Mr. Jones now tells us that neither Sheriff is a member of the Klan.
We would like to apologize to the sheriffs of both counties and acknowledge that law enforcement officers in these areas have worked to build positive relationships among all members of the community.
The corrected version of the story is below.
Two groups in southern Virginia say they are on the same mission: unity.
One of those organizations is brand new: Danville United. The other has been around for more than a hundred years: the Ku Klux Klan.
It may or may not shock you that the KKK still exists, but you might be surprised to find out who it is recruiting as members: people in Danville neighborhoods.
One week ago people found a flier in their yard from the KKK asking them to join.
WDBJ7 wanted to know why it's recruiting in Danville and why now. Members agreed to answer questions but first asked me to follow them past the state line, through North Carolina's back roads, to a tobacco field.
It was dark, but the infamous long robes and hoods are easily recognizable any time of day.
"We are one of the largest and most active Klan groups in the United States," said a member of the KKK.
The group is part of the Loyal White Knights chapter of the Ku Klux Klan. Most members cover their faces and keep their identities secret.
The leader of the group gave his name, Robert Jones.
"Now that I'm in my own back yard I feel more comfortable that way because of the type of work we do during the day," Jones said. "You don't know who the Klan is. We could be the guy you're buying groceries for in the grocery store, or we could be your neighbor."
This group says it's active in Southern Virginia and Northern North Carolina.
Members posted video on their website from their last meeting in Eden, North Carolina where members burned crosses and pushed a newer focus, one for unity among Americans to force Mexican and Latin American immigrants out of this country.
"We're working for equal rights for whites," Jones said. "The people coming here now are Mexicans crossing our borders illegally, breaking the law right off the bat. They bring with them their culture they're way of life and like I tell people, it don't matter whether you're black or white, we're going to have another civil war in this country if our country doesn't hurry up and do something about our border problem we have."
On the same night I interviewed the KKK members, another group met to promote unity among all races and cultures, Danville United.
"There's too many people in the city that want see us move forward and even with that, with them coming in and doing that, there's too many other people that have a stake in moving us to a more united, a more cohesive city, area, nation," said David Wilson, a member of Danville United.
Florencio Gonzalez manages Los Kritos, a Latino business on Route 58 in Henry County. He has lived in the area for more than a decade, and is working to become a citizen.
Gonzalez says he feels discriminated against, nearly every day at the bank and in other stores, but hasn't heard from the KKK.
"I'll try to answer them, why they doing that, or why they being like that," Gonzalez said.
"It's a unity between white brothers and white Christian men and women. So, we're accomplishing exactly what we want," Jones, with the KKK said.
"Where do we go from here? How do we improve relations? How do we be more tolerant of each other? And I think that will lead us to a place where we can be united at some point," Wilson, with Danville United said.
A point that's uncertain as the two groups seek unity in two totally different ways.
The Klansmen say they picked up three new members from the recruiting fliers and will continue to recruit members.
Danville police are investigating and say this violates a code of sending advertisements without written permission.
Investigators say in the last 10 years, KKK fliers were found in Danville yards three times.

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The Philippines Awaits an American Import – Andray Blatche
Andray Blatche, the reserve center for the Brooklyn Nets, hinted in a post on his Instagram account that he may take the Philippines up on its offer to grant him dual citizenship.
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III still needs to sign a bill already passed by the House and the Senate that would allow Mr. Blatche to take the citizenship oath and play as part of the Philippines' national basketball team in September's FIBA Basketball World Cup. But as The Wall Street Journal's Alex Raskin writes:
Support for Blatche's naturalization has been nearly unanimous in the Philippines (one dissenting senator withdrew his objection), and the president is expected to sign off on the measure. The Philippines takes its basketball seriously, and there is widespread hope that the national team can improve on its fourth-place finishes in the 2010 and 2012 FIBA Asia Cups.
Blatche, who didn't respond to requests for an interview, is not half Filipino, as he jokingly claimed back in January. He isn't a cousin of legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao either, despite suggesting as much on Instagram.
Perhaps, though, it is Blatche's distinction from everything Filipino that makes him such a good fit for one of Asia's most basketball-crazed countries.
"What the Philippine national team needs, I think, is a center," said Mario L. De Leon Jr., the Consul General of the Philippine Consulate General in New York. He added that Blatche could take his citizenship oath with the bureau of immigration in Manila, unless that bureau commissioned the consulate general to do it in New York.
Blatche, who is from Syracuse, stands 6-foot-11, which is considerably taller than the average Filipino man. In fact, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has height restrictions for "imports" during certain segments of the season because there is such a height discrepancy.
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The arrivals level of the international terminal serves passengers arriving in the United States. After passengers leave the aircraft, a corridor guides them to escalators down to the arrivals level.
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The government has reportedly kept the visas of a good number of US Fulbright scholars, waiting to come to India to conduct research, in abeyance for six to 21 months.
And as if such tardiness was not bad enough, it has rejected a clutch of research proposals, ayed by the prestigious Fulbright Foundation, without citing any reason. That has created a great deal of uncertainty for those scholars. Given that the Fulbright scheme is a bilateral programme under which the US and India exchange 100 research scholars each for a period of nine months, such a turn of events would doubtless have a negative impact on the latter's credibility.


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In the religion of the Medes and Persians the cult of trees plays an important part, and with them, as with Assyrians, the symbol of eternal life was a tree with a stream at its roots. Another object of veneration was the sacred miracle tree, which within itself contained the seeds of all.
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Among the companies with shares expected to be actively trading in Thursday's session are Robbins & Myers Inc. (RBN), Monster Beverage Corp. (MNST) and Elizabeth Arden Inc. (RDEN).
Oilfield-services equipment maker National Oilwell Varco Inc. (NOV) agreed to acquire Robbins & Myers Inc. (RBN) for $2.55 billion, a deal that will expand the company's offerings of downhole tools, pumps and valves. Robbins & Myers shares jumped 27% to $59.49 in premarket trade, compared with the $60 per-share offer from National Oilwell.
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Allscripts Healthcare Solutions Inc.'s (MDRX) second-quarter profit fell 50% on higher input costs, masking a modest increase in revenue. For the full year, the company raised its earnings outlook due to a reduction in shares outstanding and an increase in borrowing associated with stock repurchases. Shares jumped 17% to $11.22 premarket.
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Morning in Maycomb
At the Finch's house
The opening sequence of the film consists of two scenes. The first, a short scene, introduces us to the town of Maycomb. It is accompanied by a voice-over, which we learn is that of Scout, as an adult, looking back on her childhood. This scene establishes the setting for the film. We see the houses and the street where most of the film's action is centred. The slow pace of life is emphasised by the camera movement which pans about the setting as it follows the progress of one man on foot and another on a buckboard. The two scenes are linked by a dissolve, a technique whereby one image fades out while another is superimposed on it.
The second part of this opening sequence introduces us to all of the main characters of the film. We are introduced to the Finch family through Mr. Cunningham as he comes to pay an instalment on his entailment. This detail immediately establishes Atticus' position as a lawyer and a figure of authority in the local community. A number of contrasts are deliberately being made between the Finches, who represent the townspeople, and Mr. Cunningham, who represents the farmers from out of town, and Atticus' explanation to Scout outlines the social background and setting for the film. Costume codes and gestures visually convey the social differences of the characters. Mr. Cunningham is dressed as a farmer and he respectfully touches his hat to salute Atticus as he meets him.
Atticus, in turn, is formally dressed. As he emerges from the house, he buttons his waistcoat and greets the farmer as "Walter". The conversation between the two is quite formal and underlines their social differences. The framing of the scene is also important. The steps of the porch are deliberately used to allow Atticus to dominate Mr. Cunningham, who is forced to "look up" to him. The choice of a high camera angle further emphasises Mr. Cunningham's lower status. This scene is repeated later in the film on the jailhouse steps.
As Mr. Cunningham walks away, Scout slides down the handrail of the porch and rests easily on Atticus' shoulder. Pause this shot for discussion, as it is very important in revealing the kind of relationship which exists between the two. Their conversation at this point is also very revealing, as Scout seems to speak to her father as an equal. Likewise Atticus seems to treat Scout as an adult and this can be contrasted with how he deals with Jem as the scene progresses. Space is also being used to symbolically establish the relationship between Atticus and his son. Jem's location in the tree house with the curtains drawn, is important as it shows the gap which exists between him and his father. The point-of-view shot from the tree house allows Jem to literally "look down" on his father. It is worth contrasting this gap with the closeness of Atticus and Scout. The conversation between the two reveals how formal Atticus is with his son and how he refuses to play football with him. It seems to suggest that Atticus feels it would not be fitting for him to be seen playing with Jem. As Jem later speaks to Ms. Maudie from the tree house, he accuses Atticus of not letting him have a gun. This is a significant change from the novel where we are told that Jem is quite well able to use a rifle. However, in the film, this detail establishes a reason for the distance between the two. The narrowing of this gap becomes one of the major themes of the film. As it is narrowed Jem discovers a previously unknown side to his father and Atticus realises just how important his children are to him.
Once Atticus retires to breakfast, we are introduced to Dill Harris. Dill's role is to act as a catalyst as he focuses the kids' attention on the Radley house and instigates their visit to the Court House. He is also the driving force behind another of the film's plots i.e. the children's obsession with Boo Radley and his gradual emergence from the shadows. The screen character of Dill Harris is radically different from the novel. Although he is still a teller of tall tales, he is not mistreated as the book suggests. Instead he is fussed over by his Aunt Stephanie, and is obviously well looked after.
Musical themes are also introduced here, particularly Boo Radley's theme in the piano/music box style. Although we do not see Boo in this scene, his musical theme suggests his presence. This music box theme is used at several points in the film whenever Boo is discussed by other characters. The use of the music box, suggestive of childhood, is at variance with the two descriptions we get of Boo, one from Jem who describes him in terms of a child's nightmare figure, the other from Aunt Stephanie, whose more adult description is "maniac". As the film progresses both of these descriptions are proven false.
Two characters whose roles sometimes blur in the course of the film are Calpurnia and Miss Maudie. At various points each one assumes the role of mother to the children. Both are introduced to us in this scene. It is worth noting Miss Maudie's costume as she waters her daffodils. She wears a light dress, sun hat and gardening gloves, all of which suggest a very feminine character who does not like to get her hands dirty. The action of watering the daffodils is also significant as it establishes the time of year. As the film progresses, the clothes worn by the characters as well as details in their surroundings are also used in this way to mark the passing of time.
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Why This Dish Is Called Pure
Chef André Chiang describes his cooking with the word "octaphilosophy," referring eight terms he feels have inspired his culinary track in the past 15 years: unique, pure, texture, memory, salt, south, artisan and terroir.
At his Singapore restaurant, André, he serves an eight-course tasting menu in which each course reflects (and is named for) one of the terms. In this dish, called Pure, he lets the natural flavors of the ingredients shine through by using no salt or pepper — and no traditional cooking methods.
Hokkaido scallops: The chef sources live scallops in the shell from Hokkaido — winter is the prime season for scallops there — and slices them thin, like sashimi, to be used as a wrapper around a scallop-paste filling.
Scallop paste: To make the paste, an entire scallop, including the red roe (called the "coral"), is ground up and dehydrated until it forms a paste similar to the texture of grainy peanut butter. Removing the moisture concentrates the scallop's natural briny flavor.
Purple cauliflower consommé: In lieu being boiled in water to make a broth, the cauliflower is put in a vacuum distilling machine, which extracts the flavor at a lower temperature to better capture its freshness. The entire process takes up to two hours.
Flowers: "I season a lot of my dishes with flowers instead of herbs," says Mr. Chiang. "They have the same aromas, but are milder in flavor and give you more control when cooking." For instance, in place of garlic chives and dill, he uses the flowers of the two plants.
Cured shallots: To add an acidic zing to the dish, shallots — which also fit the purple-color motif of the dish — are cured in white wine. The wine helps mellow the sharp onion flavors, and the crunch of the shallots add a level of texture.
Price: Available only as part of the eight-course tasting for 288 Singapore dollars (US$224).
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the Ohio State University's Michael E. Moritz College of Law. He
graduated from Miami University in 2012 with a BA in history, and spent
the summer of 2013 working in privacy oversight for the Department of
Homeland Security in Washington. Ballard is principally interested in
the balancing of privacy concerns with homeland security policy, and the
role of international and domestic data-sharing in combating arms
trafficking. Additionally, Ballard is a staff editor on I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy For the Information Society and is involved in providing legal services to Ohio veterans.
Ishanee Biswas graduated from the University of
Western Australia in November 2013 with a combined Bachelor of Laws and
Bachelor of Arts (economic and political science/international
relations) degree. She worked for various NGOs including the Red Cross
as well as the Department of Attorney-General to the Director of Public
Prosecutions. This diverse work allowed Biswas to work on highly
sensitive matters such as assisting the Royal Commission into
Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse Claims. Currently, Biswas is
working toward her admission to practice law.
Jason Cerecedes is a second-year student at
Loyola University Chicago School of Law. His IWCC focus is the
international aspect of weapons trafficking and, in particular, how
international organizations have responded to weapons trafficking.
Furthermore, Cerecedes has researched those who have been prosecuted for
illegally transporting weapons out of the United States.
Marc Child is a student at Northwestern Law
School. He attended UCLA for his undergraduate degree where he
specialized in astrophysics and neuroscience. Child previously directed a
nonprofit office in San Francisco, which focused on environmental and
civil rights issues, helped grow a tiny tech startup in Los Angeles, and
worked in law enforcement. Child grew up in San Francisco and lived in
Los Angeles for almost 10 years.
Shayan Davoudi is a third-year student at the
John Marshall Law School where he is president of the International Law
Society and vice-chair of the American Society of International
Law-Midwest Interest Group. He is the publications liaison to the
American Bar Association for its section on International Law-NGOs &
Non for Profit Organizations Committee. Davoudi is specializing in
public international law and works as a law clerk at the Law Offices of
Azita M. Mojarad, P.C.
Tarek Emara is a second-year student at IIT
Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he is receiving a certificate in
business law. Prior to law school, he received a BA in history from
Colby College. Emara joined the IWCC in March 2013. Before joining the
IWCC, he was a judicial extern for the presiding Judge Wright of the
First Municipal District and a law clerk for KP Law LLP. Currently,
Emara holds the positions as a judicial extern for Judge Moran of the
Merit Systems Protection Board and a law clerk at Miroballi Durkin &
Rudin LLC. His interest in international weapons control research stems
from his BA history concentration in modern Middle Eastern conflicts.
Emara's research for the IWCC predominately concentrates on the Arms
Trade Treaty and the regulations of chemical weapons.
Dyzio Guzierowicz is a second-year student at
DePaul University College of Law who is seeking a concentration in
international law. He is interested in the prosecution of international
criminals, weapon disarmament, as well as diplomacy. Guzierowicz's past
experiences in the international field include coursework in Public
International Law and International Criminal Law, as well as a summer
working at the Polish Consulate in Montreal, Canada.
Lami Kim recently received a master's degree in
international relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at
Tufts University, where she studied international law and security.
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Analyst at the South Korean Foreign Ministry and studied Middle Eastern
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Matthew Rudolph is a third-year student at DePaul
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theory and constitutional democracy from the James Madison College of
Public Affairs at Michigan State University. He spent the summer of 2008
at the University of Cambridge in the UK as part of an international
scholars program where he researched 20th century conflict resolution.
Prior to law school, Rudolph lived in both Washington D.C., where he
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Katherine Snitzer is a second-year student at
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as an intern in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office. Snitzer is
currently studying at Notre Dame's London Law Center.
Kaleb Warnock graduated from Iowa State
University in 2012 with a bachelor's in journalism, and is now based in
Austria working toward his master's in international studies at the
Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. For IWCC, he is researching international
illicit arms trafficking and prosecution regarding notable arms
traffickers and their respective supply networks. Warnock is most
interested in the logistics of sanction busting and manipulation of air
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Adam Wolf is interested in international affairs
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Top Japan Stories from WSJ: Sony's Stock Tumble, India PM Cancels Visit, Politics to Drive Yen Down
Your daily round-up of the best of the Journal's Japan coverage:
Sony Bond Hits Stock Price: Sony Corp.'s stock skidded sharply early Thursday, touching its lowest level in more than 30 years as investors recoiled from the struggling electronics maker's plans for a new convertible bond to raise close to $2 billion in funds. The issuing of a convertible bond surprised some investors who thought the company wouldn't need to raise additional funds to improve its balance sheet. (Subscriber Content)
Sony Hirai Is Coming Unplugged: Sony Corp.'s recent earnings report includes a diagram showing a tangle of lines like the back of a modern-day television that is supposed to illuminate the company's new structure. The game category has become the game segment, professional solutions moves to imaging products and solutions, and so on. (Subscriber Content)
Leading Politician's Remarks Rock Japan Markets: Shinzo Abe isn't even Japan's prime minister—though he is favored to be soon—but he has had a bigger impact on Japan's financial markets in one day than most policy makers have in a month.
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After a successful residency at Chamber Music Northwest, Akropolis is gearing up for their upcoming season. Highlights include appearances at LSU School of Music, Gettysburg College, Chamber Music Abu Dahbi, UT Austin, and more!
The Akropolis Reed Quintet has just finished recording their third CD, "The Space Between Us," which features the works of Rob Deemer, John Steinmetz, David Biedenbender, Jacob TV, and Gregory Wanamaker. The album is slated to to come out in October 2016 -- more details in the coming months!
Akropolis is thrilled to have been chosen for a Chamber Music America 2016 Residency Partnership Program Grant. Thank you to CMA, as well as our "Office Tour" partners at the Boll Family YMCA, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Macro Connect, who we will visit in January, 2017.


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We would like to publicly thank the dedicated staff at the Washington County Public Library for hosting the murder mystery event held on Saturday, Aug. 11.
This event, held after the library closed, had a Hawaiian theme as evidenced by the leis all participants received, party decorations, the attire worn by those in attendance and the "tropical" food buffet. The only missing element were Hula dancers and ukulele players.
Although scheduled to last from 5 to 7:30 p.m., the mystery party did not end until almost 9 p.m. The four hours spent searching for clues, interviewing potential witnesses and possible culprits, enjoying the buffet and interacting with our group members made the time pass quickly.
We had a very enjoyable evening at the Washington County Public Library and hope another mystery event will be held in the future.
We also encourage everyone to support their local library. We hope all of you vote for any library levy, donate to the Washington County Public Library Foundation, frequently borrow and return materials and regularly attend library programs. A strong and well-funded public library is essential for creating a vital community.
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A broken timing belt will keep your Honda Accord (or Odyssey or Prelude or Isuzu Oasis) from starting. You Honda will crank but not start.
Testing for a broken timing belt can done in several different ways, and in this article I'm going to present to you the two most effective (and easiest) tests that I have used over the years to find out if the timing belt has broken or not. You can either do TIMING BELT TEST 1 or TIMING BELT TEST 2, either of the two will help you to verify the integrity of the timing belt.
Here are the contents of this article at a quick glance:
You can find this tutorial in Spanish here: Cómo Verificar si se Reventó la Correa del Tiempo (Honda 2.2L, 2.3L) (at: autotecnico-online.com).
The most obvious symptom that the timing belt broke on your Honda Accord (or Odyssey or Prelude) is that it won't start. It'll crank, but no start. Here are a couple of others:
Alright, let's jump into the first test in the next subheading...
For this test to be effective, the battery has to be fully charged, or charged enough to crank your Honda Accord (or Odyssey or Prelude). This test, in my opinion, is the easier of the two.
You are also gonna' need a helper to crank the engine for you, and since you'll be working around a cranking engine... be careful, be alert and take all necessary safety precautions.
OK, this is what you need to do:
Remove the distributor cap but do not remove the distributor's rotor.
Disconnect the distributor's electrical connectors.
This is super important because the ignition coil must be disabled. The ignition coil must not spark during the test or you run the risk of damaging it, so by disconnecting the distributor's connectors, you effectively disable the ignition coil.
Now, when you're ready, have a helper crank the car or mini-van while you observe the distributor's rotor.
What will happen is one of two things:
1.) The distributor rotor will turn as the engine cranks in steady circular motion or...
2.) The distributor rotor will NOT turn as your helper cranks the engine.
CASE 1: If the distributor rotor turned. This is a clear indication that the timing belt on your Honda is not broken.
Now, you're here doing these tests because your Honda Cranks but Does Not Start, right? Well, to further help you in troubleshooting the reason your Honda does not start, I recommend looking at the other 'How To Test' articles I've written and you can find the links, in the next page, under the heading Related Articles.
CASE 2: If the distributor DID NOT rotor turn: This indicates that the timing belt is broken and not turning the Cam gear, which in turn is not turning the distributor rotor.
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Heart Disease Health Center
New Heart Stent Looks Good in Study
Stent May Promote Faster Healing continued...
And the metal tube itself is a highly malleable, cobalt-chromium blend. That makes it easier for the doctor to get it exactly where he wants it, Stone says.
The question, he tells WebMD, was whether the polymer and stent would work together.
To find out, the researchers studied 1,002 people with blockages in up to two arteries. About two-thirds got the Xience stent; the rest were implanted with the standard Taxus stent.
After implantation, participants were treated with the drug Plavix to prevent blood clots for at least six months.
After nine months, 8.1% of people who got the Taxus stent died, had a heart attack, or had artery reclogging, compared with only 4.6% of those who got the Xience stent.
The Xience stent also reduced reclogging of the treated arteries compared with the standard drug-coated stent (4.7% vs. 8.9%), Stone says.
The findings should satisfy regulatory hurdles set by the FDA for approving the device, Stone says.
In addition to Taxus, the Cypher drug-eluting stent, from Cordis Corp., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, is also approved in the U.S.
Abbott, which makes Xience, funded the research. The company is expected to submit the data to the FDA by the end of the year.
Spencer B. King III, MD, head of interventional cardiology at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta, says that if approved, Xience will offer another option for treating the more than 1 million Americans who undergo angioplasty each year.
That said, it won't make the Taxus or Cypher stents obsolete, he says.
"All three stents are highly effective," he tells WebMD. "It's always good to have options."


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Allow me to get something off my semi-hairy chest: it's only the second week of Season 12 and I'm already ANNOYED by some of the designers and my patience is wearing VERY thin on several others. First off, I am SO OVER Timothy and his sustainable shenanigans. Freddie Mercury-lookalike Sandro, and his diva-like drama is making all REAL divas look bad. And then there's tattooed Helen: her crying and, "I've never made bust cups!" but somehow admits to having interned with various bridal design companies is confusing at best. And to cap it off, we've got dreadlock-haired Sue and her, "Can someone thread a bobbin for me?" nonsense. Unless these people prove themselves to be something other than drama-loving nincompoops, it's auf time for them in my eyes. With that off my chest, allow me to discuss this second diamond-loving episode.
Diamond District?
Armored cars pull up at Parsons and big-and-bulky security guards frame the runway stage inside as the designers await what will be the next challenge. Out comes Heidiwith the dreaded Button Bagfollowed by the models accessorized in $30 million worth of jewels provided by the Diamond District. Side bar question: is this an area of Manhattan that somehow I missed going to? I know Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen, the Upper East Side, Soho, Meat Packing, but the Diamond District? Note to self: must check it out on my next NYC trip!
SOOO Over Diamonds and Money
Heidi announces that for their second challenge, the designers must create a look "glamorous enough" to walk the runway with the jewels the models are wearing. It's not really a "red carpet" challenge but more of "design a look worthy of being accessorized with these multimillion dollar jewels on a runway stage." The button bag is there so the designers chose their modelsand jewelswith last week's winner, Bradon, going first. The only highlight of this is how EVERYONE is beyond-excited to be designing for these glorious jewels, except un-sustainable Sustainable Timothy. Naturally, he is not amused by the whole working-with-diamonds challenge; Timothy says that he is not inspired by diamonds or money, for that matter. Wait 'til he has to figure out a way of paying rent.
Mood Dumpster Diving
After getting back to their workrooms, Tim announces to the designers that this is a one-day challenge and they have some sketching time before they head to their first Mood trip of the seasonwith their GoBank debit card. They have $4,000 for the entire season but a "suggested budget" of $300 for this one challenge. At Mood, Timothy continues his "I want more airtime," I mean, sustainable shtick, and goes through the Mood garbage bins for fabric remnants.
Workroom Walk-Thru
Back at the workroom, Tim does his walk-through. He likes Kate's design even though I kind of agree with one of the other designers who says it's very Vivienne Westwood. Tim tells Tattooed Helen that she's being a bit ambitious in regards to what she's trying to do (an omen to the runway); he feels Timothy's design is looking like "one hot mess" (It is!) and helps Kahindo come to terms on her bad choice of fabric.
"Project Runway" Is Not A Time To Learn Bobbin Threading
This montageand the pre-runway oneenlightens the viewer (ME!) on how some of these designers maybe shouldn't be there. First off: what is it with contestants who go on "Project Runway" not knowing their stuff. I just do not get it. Exhibit A: Kahindo. She's never worked with silk charmeuse (PS: one of the most difficult fabrics to sew) and yet she goes ahead and picks that. WHY? And then, there's Dreadlock Sue. Last week, she admitted that she never used an industrial-type sewing machine and this week, we find out that she can't even thread a bobbin. Who. Are. You? The designers have about a month between their last audition/interview and the time they arrive on-set. Tim even tells them to "use that time thoughtfully." Wouldn't you figure out how to use a sewing machine in that time period?!? Oh and then there's Helen, who is all stressed out because she's never made bust cups before. But somehow she's interned and worked at bridal design firms. I just don't understand what surreal world these people are living in. One comes to "Project Runway" NOT to learn but do what you know what to do. You can "step outside your comfort zone" design-wise, but this is not the time to learn how to thread a bobbin or make bust cups! Oh, and I'm not even going to start on Sandro and how he can't turn on a steamer and yells for a "manager" to help him do it. File under: Bless His Heart.
Million Dollar Runway
Let's just get to the runway. Heidi, Nina, Zac, and yes, Tim are there (He's sitting in on every runway show to see if a designer who is on the bottom needs his "save"). "The Carrie Diaries" and "Gossip Girl" Costume Designer Eric Daman is the guest judge. In my dreams, I would've wished Dame Shirley Bassey to be the guest judge but oh well. The top designs are Kate, Dom and Sandro. There were some designs from the "safe" designers that I thought should have been up there as well: Ken's emerald green strapless peplum gown was great, for example. But I have seen it before so I understand how the judges may have thought the same. Sandro's peek-a-boo lace with solid fabric two-piece ensemble is chic and yes, two minutes from being trashy. But he (somehow) held back enough for the judges. Dom's printed look was "fresh" but, along with Heidi, I did have a problem with that headband. Her dress was looking a bit like something the mistress of an Eastern European weapons dealer would have worn at a Cannes yacht party. Kate won for her draped taffeta gown with well-constructed bustier. Her creation was well done and highlighted the multimillion dollar jewels, but it still seemed so Vivienne Westwood.
Charmeuse Bye
The Bottom were Timothy, Kahindo and Helen. Let's start with Miss Helen. She stopped the runway show as she cried when her design came out. Subsequently, she vented to the judges (and Tim) about how she was embarrassed of her construction (she should be) and how she wants to learn how to do couture. PS: why do you have to learn on "Project Runway's" dime? Just sayin'. Like I said before, this is NOT the time to learn. Timothy did a "racer-front" gown that did not highlight his models beautiful necklace. The dress was okay and a bit of a 1920/1930s throwback but it wasn't right for this particular challenge. I want Miss Timothy auf'ed but let's agree: he did better than Kahindo. So, yes, it was Kahindo who ended up being eliminated. Her design was deemed "off-the-rack" and as Zac Posen said, it looked like a dress on sale. Her creation lacked any new creative design quality and certainly, did not have a "runway punch." Therefore, it was her time to go. So let me ask these questions:
Do you think that Timothy should have gone instead? And what do you think Sandro's diva, "Can you turn the steamer on for me," behavior says about him? And Sue not knowing how to A) use an industrial machine and B) not knowing how to thread a bobbinis this acceptable? Let me know in your comments below. PLEASE! I can't wait to read what you guys think! Until then, there's always next week!


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Williams Bay High School senior Caroline Starck certainly isn't any stranger to awards and accolades.
Her trophy collection grew by one earlier this summer — and it had a little extra special feeling attached with it.
Starck received the prestigious Leann Grimes Davidge individual sportsmanship award at the conclusion of the 57th annual Midwest Tennis Association's Marian Wood Baird (formerly the Wightman Cup) in Muncie, Ind.
The award recipient was selected by the 120 girls who competed at the three-day event, which gave it a little extra clout, Wisconsin's Marian Wood Baird Cup coach Tom Chorney said.
"When you're elected by your peers, that usually takes on a little different kind of a light for most people," he said. "It does for me. I've been doing this event for 19 years and seen some wonderful kids win that award."
Chorney said Starck seemed a bit shocked when her name was called at the post-event banquet.
"It was just such a neat thing for her," he said. "She's so quiet. I think she was more embarrassed and humbled when she won it than anything.
"At that moment, I was just laughing inside because of how it hit me like that and I was just happy for her."
Starck, the two-time defending WIAA Division 2 individual state champion, was among eight girls who were selected to compete at this year's event.
The team was second in its four-team pool and finished sixth overall. The tournament included teams from each of the 14 districts in the Midwest Section.
Chorney, who has worked with Starck during the offseason the past three years, said nothing she does on or off the court surprises him.
"She's just so competitive inside, and you can see that," he said. "You just have to love that part. There's definitely a fire in there and something driving that. There's no signs of negative competitiveness that you see in some kids.
"She's just so open to new ideas and is so coachable. That's what you love as a coach because you have a chance to make an impact."
Others who have worked with Starck, who now is being recruited by several NCAA Division I schools, echoed Chorney's sentiments.
Starck's former coach Scott Anderson, who now works at the Oneida Golf and Country Club in Green Bay, said he found out early how determined she is to succeed.
When she was 4 years old, Starck came to a lesson with one of her older sisters and participated in a drill that didn't end until she figured it out.
"I would drop a ball for her and let her hit it over the net," Anderson said. "If she hit it over, she got the point. It turned into about a half an hour because she didn't win.
"Where a lot of kids will get upset, the only thing she was upset about is I wanted to (end the drill) and get off the court. She would make me do it again and again until she got the first four."
It's that level of determination that sets her apart.
"She's never changed, all the way through high school, through all of our lessons," Anderson said. "She's a good athlete, but what gets overlooked is her determination. ... She was tenacious, right from age 4."
While she's certainly accomplished a lot on the high school scene, Starck's contributions to the Big Foot-Williams Bay squad go well beyond the tennis court, her high school coach Jim Karedes said.
Behind her efforts, the Chiefs have competed at the last three state team tournaments and finished second in 2007.
"Her leadership has been priceless to us," Karedes said. "The way she carries herself in practice, in matches, on and off the court, that's what champions are made of, not just champions on the tennis court, but champions in life.
"I love that she's a great tennis player, but who she is as a person, that's what I'm going to remember about her."
Karedes also understands that it may be easier for a player of Starck's stature to become bored with a high school practice or match.
If that's the case, she doesn't show it.
"There's been times in our practices where our drills are not made for her because she's so far above them," Karedes said. "But she keeps doing what I ask her to do.
"That's the kind of kid she is. To have kids like that are such a joy to coach."
Even outside the tennis court, Starck has made huge impacts as a three-year varsity starter for the Williams Bay softball team.
It may be a different sport, but all the positive aspects of her personality come through on the diamond as well.
"What separates Caroline from the rest of her peers is the fact that her work ethic is the best I've ever seen, the best I've ever coached," Williams Bay varsity softball coach Jeff Kuespert said.
Kuespert said it's not unusual for Starck to play tennis all day during the winter and then put her time in during one of the Bulldogs' weekly softball open gyms.
It all goes back to her desire to be the very best she can.
"Being second best to Caroline is unacceptable," Kuespert said. "The only way to be the best is to work as hard as she does, not just athletically, but academically and everything else."
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