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The SMU Mustangs have canceled their 2013 home game vs. the Baylor Bears, SMU athletics director Rick Hart announced Wednesday evening.
SMU was scheduled to host Baylor at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas on Sept. 14, 2013. Instead, the Mustangs will now host the Montana State Bobcats, an FCS team, on Sept. 7.
"While this is a rivalry that both schools value, we decided it would be best if we did not play this season," said SMU A.D. Rick Hart. "This was not an easy decision and was made only after careful deliberation. With three Big 12 games and one SEC matchup on our nonconference schedule and an upgraded conference schedule as we join the BIG EAST, we felt we needed to bring some balance to our 2013 schedule. This decision does not, however, impact our long-term agreement. We will play at Baylor in 2014 when they open their new stadium and have them scheduled for annual games for numerous years."
The game against Baylor was canceled, as Hart indicates, to lessen the difficulty of SMU's 2013 non-conference schedule. The Mustangs are also slated to host Texas Tech and travel to Texas A&M and TCU.
SMU will also be playing their first season in the Big East in 2013. The Mustangs host UCF, Connecticut, Rutgers, and Temple and travel to Cincinnati, Houston, Memphis, and USF.
News of the possible cancellation of the Baylor game broke yesterday when Montana State announced that they had canceled a game at North Dakota State in order to play SMU. Montana State will net $200,000 after receiving $300,000 from SMU and paying NDSU $100,000 to buy out the contract.
SMU and Baylor have a long-term agreement to play on a home-and-home basis through at least the 2019 season. It's not clear if the canceled 2013 game will be added to the end of the contract or bought out completely.
Baylor is now left with a hole in their 2013 schedule. Open dates include Aug. 31, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, and Nov. 2. Syracuse and Western Kentucky could have openings as each has yet to announce their final non-conference game. Old Dominion is also searching for an additional FBS game.
In addition, Army, Fresno State, San Diego State, and San Jose State each play at Hawaii in 2013 and could conceivably add a 13th game. Failing any of those options, Baylor could schedule an FCS team and still have it count towards bowl eligibility.
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I think the game should not be canceled. Playing Baylor is only going to make them a better team.
Montana State? A sign of weakness.
that is true i wish they still play baylor
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i would watch that game every year
Smu was cowardly for doing that. Play a mans game and you eill be a man. Freakn ridiculous.
I agree. I think this reflects very poorly on June Jones. Disappointed to see a former NFL head coach being so cowardly. Hope SMU has a losing season. Let's revisit this post the first week in December. :-)
SMU and schools like it should be begging these schools to come to their stadium. Any chance they get they need to take advantage of it.
BYU should jump on this opportunity to pick up a home game against Baylor on the mutually available date of 11/2/13. BYU should then dump Idaho State from its schedule (let's be honesty, who really wants to watch Idaho State play in Provo in November?). Then BYU would improve it's late season schedule while also giving it a bye before playing at Notre Dame. Can ESPN work some magic to make the BYU v. Baylor game at Provo on 11/2 happen?
I don't see it happening. BYU and Texas both have their own TV network. BYU likes the fact that this Idaho State game will likely not be picked up by ESPN and they can put it on their Network. Must be nice to be BYU or Texas, when you are not on NBC, ABC and ESPN you can just show the game on YOUR OWN NETWORK, wow.
SMU should have continued playing as many Big 12 schools as possible to hopefully get an invite down the road. AD Rick Hart just traded a home crowd of 30,000 and possible national TV game for 10,000 and no TV. It looks bad and is embarrassing.
Baylor's other two non-conference opponents are Buffalo and Louisiana-Monroe.
Some options:
Syracuse still needs a 12th game.
San Diego State and San Jose State could schedule a 13th game since they play at Hawaii.
All three schools have open dates on September 14th.
Would love to see another game with Baylor,while they did own us the last we played,it was SJS who ruined Baylor's national championship hopes in 1980 when the Spartans pulled a 30-22 upset at Waco. But will the Bears agree to travel to SJS?
A game with byu for Baylor would be very good for both programs. I think adding byu and Louisville as the 11th and 12th members would only strengthen the conference even more.
syracuse has filled there hole in the schedule according to our scheduling guy
SMU is scared to play Baylor. Look at the rest of their schedule. The best team they play is probably Texas A&M.C'mon man.
Nebraska should cancel their eighth home game to play at Baylor, even though it won't happen. Unfortunately, there's just no way to get FCS teams off of big boy schedules.
I agree, Derek. Nebraska has an open date on Sept. 28 and should drop the South Dakota State game on Sept. 21. Just switch the open dates on Nebraska's schedule. Nebraska can afford it to go to Waco on the 28th. Baylor can come to Nebraska in 2014 to replace McNeese State in 2014.
But it will never happen as you said.
I don't blame SMU at all. Their non-conference schedule is crazy tough while their new conference schedule with the Big East looks pretty optimistic. The idea that they could go 7-1 or 6-2 in conference but still have their season ruined because they potentially go 0-4 at the start of the season is not comforting. Especially when every school in the Big East will be scratching and clawing for that last AQ ticket to a major bowl. Montana State is a respectable FCS school but should still be a solid win for SMU, if they can steal a win over maybe Texas Tech or TCU then things look very good for SMU come bowl season.
but @nativepotato those teams wont be any good this year.
SMU weasled out of a game with Baylor that would have filled Ford Stadium and been on national TV. You can't run a first-class program by this type of action. It'll affect recruiting down the line. Bonehead move by the SMU AD.
Better to play a weaker opponent and go to a bowl than sit home. If you want to see weak non conference schedules, check out the SEC.


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Lans Taylor is the Director of the University of Pittsburgh Drug Discovery Institute and the Allegheny Foundation Professor of Computational & Systems Biology. In my role as the Director of the University of Pittsburgh Drug Discovery Institute, I have the goal to assist both academic and commercial collaborators to discover and to develop efficacious and safe therapeutics based on the integration of outstanding science, technology and drug discovery/development methods.
I began my academic career as an Assistant Professor at Harvard University and remained at Harvard until 1982, developing and using novel fluorescence-based reagents and imaging technologies to investigate fundamental cellular processes in living cells. We developed fluorescent analog cytochemistry to study the temporal-spatial dynamics of proteins. I then moved to Carnegie Mellon University as a Professor of Biological Sciences and as Director of the Center for Fluorescence Research in the Biomedical Sciences. In 1991, I became the Director of the National Science Foundation-funded Center for Light Microscope Imaging and Biotechnology, and in 1995, I was named Vice Dean of CMU's Division of Molecular Sciences. I continued to develop reagent and imaging technologies, while applying the technologies to understand fundamental processes in cells and tissues. Our laboratory developed ratio imaging to quantify temporal-spatial dynamics of ions, metabolites and proteins in cells, steady-state fluorescence anisotropy microscopy to measure temporal-spatial dynamics of protein binding in cells, the multimode light microscope to perform 4D dynamics of cells in mixed modes of contrast, as well as the Automated Interactive Microscope to perform high-speed 4D analyses on living cells and tissues. I co-founded Biological Detection Systems (BDS) with Alan Waggoner to commercialize the multi-color cyanine dyes and research imaging platforms and it was acquired by Amersham.
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Jeremy M. Berg is Director of the Institute of Personalized Medicine, Associate Vice Chancellor for Science Strategy and Planning in the Health Sciences, and Professor of Computational and Systems Biology at the University of Pittsburgh. Prior to coming to Pittsburgh in August 2011, Dr. Berg served as the director of the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he oversaw a $2 billion budget that funded basic research in the areas of cell biology, biophysics, genetics, developmental biology, pharmacology, physiology, biological chemistry, bioinformatics and computational biology as well as research in anesthesiology, wound healing, and critical care related to burn and trauma.
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Barry Gold is Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. He also serves as a member of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Before moving to Pittsburgh, he was Professor and Associate Director for Basic Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center's Eppley Cancer Center. He did his undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies in organic chemistry at Hunter College of the City University of New York, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Toronto, respectively. His research interests are related to (1) The design, synthesis and characterization of heterocyclic C-glycoside molecules that sequence-specifically bind to duplex DNA via triple helix formation. The goal of this work is to gene specifically regulation protein expression and probe transcriptional regulatory sequences; (2) the generation of anticancer drugs that efficiently form DNA lesions that are cytotoxic but not mutagenic in order to minimize secondary cancers; and (3) the development of small molecule inhibitors of specific DNA repair pathways that are involved in tumor resistance to anticancer drugs. He is active in the training of undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students and has taught courses in medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, biophysical biochemistry, chemical carcinogenesis, nucleic acids and cancer research.
He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and have been the lead inventor on three patents. He has maintained continuous NIH funding since 1977. He has been a member of the ACS since 1969. In 2008, he served as the Chair for the 31st National Medicinal Chemistry Symposium that was held in Pittsburgh. Previously, he has been on the executive committee of the ACS Division of Chemical Toxiciology. He has reviewed grants for a number of NIH study sections and for center and program project grants. He is on the editorial advisory boards of Burger's Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery and Future Medicinal Chemistry.
He has on ongoing involvement with efforts to increase the number of under-represented minorities in science. He has served as a mentor for high school teachers as part of the mentoring program of the Society for the Advancement of Native Americans and Chicanos in Science (SACNAS) and on the Minority Affairs Committee of the Biophysical Society.


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Where will this bottom out guys? I'm starting to get a little nervous. 68.87 was this year's estimated target, and I'm already seeing the pull back towards this, but will it hold at about 69? If not I hope it will it least hold at 68, but I'm frightened that 66 will be coming soon prior to the earnings release in two weeks.
Sentiment: Hold
Most years there has been strength into January. ST a couple of points could be lost, but IMO stock price will be above $80 by January.


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If you've got a case of the summer sniffles, and you think it's from going from the hot temperatures outside, to the cool temperatures inside, guess again.
The stuffiness of your air could be to blame.
Indoor Air Quality Coordinator Anna Maylett Rice says the E.P.A. considers indoor air one of the top ten health issues affecting the United States and worldwide.
She recommends if you have a stuffy nose, or allergies, assess your indoor situation.
Check the filters on your air system, dust and vacuum.
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If ordered today, we estimate your order will be printed, packed and ready for shipment on Wednesday, August 31.
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I'm a long time MT guy who jumped at the chance to learn WP at a clients request. Now, I'm regretting it. Not because WP is a bad piece of software. Obviously, hundreds if not millions of bloggers use and customize it every day without fail. I just can't seem to wrap my head around it, especially the template system and category templates. I have read almost every page in the codex regarding category pages, some several times - and I'm still not getting it. I understand that everything is built in the users browser. No static files (like MT). If someone could give me a few thought confirmations/suggestions, I'd appreciate it...
1) The category template is named "category-4.php" and is located in the same folder as all other template files ("/wp-content/themes/guide/") - note that all my theme files are in a folder named "guide", the theme selector is set to that theme, and I only want entries from category 4 to appear.
2) So lets say I want to display that particular category page by typing the direct url into my browser. I would type "http://mysite.com/category4name/" and it should appear, right? Nope, it defaults to "index.php" on the root of my site. Note that in the WP "options" I have the custom structure defined as "/%category%/%postname%/".
I've been searching around for a "WP templates for MT idiots" like explanation, and only found one that seemed promising, but is unfortunately no longer available. Does anyone know of any other resource out there that might help me along in wrapping my head around this. The codex isn't helping me, I've read it all. I've searched the forums.
I'm obviously frustrated. I took to MT quickly, but I've heard that WP is far more flexible and easier to use. I know I will eventually read something and it will all just click. So far, no go. Hoping someone here can point me in the right general direction.
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UPDATE: "The Flash" Hasn't Cast Savitar, Says Berlanti
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As we approach the 30th anniversary of the cartoon's final episode, we look back at its reach beyond Saturday morning television.
Dan Abnett, Scot Eaton and Wayne Faucher's "Aquaman" #2 goes down a far more interesting road than its first issue.
Hasbro, Diamond Select Toys, Gentle Giant and so many others show off Comic Con International exclusives!
Behind-the-scenes photos from the "BvS" Ultimate Cut reveal a better look at Cyborg, director James Gunn sounds off on the Cap twist, and more.
Behind-the-scenes pics from the "Batman v Superman" Ultimate Cut offer a fresh look at Jason Momoa's Aquaman.
He's been Aquaman's ally, King of Atlantis and an enemy of two worlds. Explore the Atlantean Dafoe will bring to life in DC's "Justice League" film.
Warner Bros. has confirmed which DC Comics character Willem Dafoe will play in 2017's "Justice League" film.
With villains old and new and a slew of longterm plans, Dan Abnett and Brad Walker tell CBR how Aquaman is primed to become a force in the DCU.
Wan plans to take the superhero who's often been a pop culture punchline and put an unexpected, yet true to the comics spin on him.
Brett White runs through three weeks of DC's "Rebirth" stories and isolates what's working for him, plus the initiative's one massive misstep.
"The Conjuring 2" director James Wan explains why he was drawn to Jason Momoa's solo "Aquaman" movie over Ezra Miller's Fastest Man Alive.
DC Entertainment continues to lock down talents to exclusive contracts, and the latest is "Aquaman" and "Titans" writer Dan Abnett.
CBR has a look at DC's "Rebirth" character designs by Jim Lee, Tony Daniel, Pat Gleason, Brad Walker, Jonboy Meyers & Jorge Jimenez.
The queen of Atlantis and upcoming star of DC FIlms' "Justice League" movie has adopted a new look and codename.
NBA team logos get another makeover, this time with the help of some superheroes, ranging from Wonder Woman to Daredevil to Hellboy.
Though primarily known for his horror work, Wan promises his take on DC Films' iconic character will less bleak than "Batman v Superman."
DC's oceanic hero battles a foe who only need a drop of water to kill -- and make way for Aquawoman -- in Dan Abnett & Brett Booth's "Aquaman" #50.
What began as a joke about Aquaman-style beach attire turned into a two-and-a-half-month project to refurbish an old surfboard with the sea king's trident.
Amber Heard has officially confirmed her role as Mera, the Queen of Atlantis, in DC's upcoming "Justice League" and "Aquaman" films.
With the release of new DC Comics fun packs, players can introduce Superman and Aquaman into the worlds of "LEGO Dimensions."
Aquaman first appeared on a U.S. cover in the Justice League's 1960 debut #1, but he graced Australian comic book covers for years. Wait, what?!
With several DC Comics heroes debuting in "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," CBR wants to know which first appearance has you most excited.
A pair of rumored future Justice League members have been confirmed for "Dawn of Justice," joining Aquaman, Wonder Woman and the title heroes.
Hot Toys has officially unveiled its pint-sized "Batman v Superman" Cosbaby series, with Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Knightmare Batman and more.
DC's Sea King and Amazon Princess prepare for the cutest fight ever with these "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" toys from Funko.
Batman gives Aquaman a stern chiding about his response to the Thule, in Cullen Bunn and Vicente Cifuentes' "Aquaman" #47 from DC Comics.
The "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" Aquaman Pop! vinyl figure appeared briefly over the weekend on the Hot Topic website.
Louis D'Esposito's pic shows the Seal of the Vishanti; Patrick Stewart had something to say about James McAvoy's haircut and more.
Three DC Comics ongoing series have new creative teams as of February's issues, with Greg Pak & Noel Rodriguez joining "Teen Titans" and more.
"Justice League" scribe and DC Comics CCO Geoff Johns revealed that he, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado have started work on "Rise of the Seven Seas."
Cullen Bunn reveals why "Aquaman" #48 will be his last adventure with the undersea Justice Leaguer.
DC Collectibles, Mezco, Sideshow Collectibles and Figures Toy Company all make theirs DC this week.
Sideshow Collectibles has officially unveiled its Aquaman Premium Format Figure, which comes in two varieties: classic, or with the beard and harpoon hand.
Is the Arrowverse home to more of DC's heroes than we realize? A deleted scene from the pilot indicates that may be the case.
At a spotlight panel in Toronto, the "Batman v Superman" star opened up about his incoming turn as the Sea King.
This long lost Cartoon Network series recasts the Sea King in a "Space Ghost: Coast to Coast" style comedy.
Composer Blake Neely spoke with CBR TV about working on The CW's DC Comics-based shows, "Supergirl" and giving Aquaman "swagger."
A third cafe opens in Singapore this September, joining the growing chain's current locations in Malaysia.
A new teaser for Ridley Scottâs sci-fi drama finds the "Ares 3" crew talking with a psychiatrist after spending 10 days in isolation training.
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Main bedroom (Queen size bed), additional bedroom two beds (one of the beds is a pull out bed) Living room. Dining room. Home office.Cable tv. Washer and dryer. WiFi. Modern decor. Fully equipped kitchen. 24-hour security. Panoramic city and mountain view from all rooms. Portable heater. Parking. Blackout curtains in bedrooms.
La Floresta is a traditional Quito neighborhood, with many houses built in the 50's. On Fridays you can enjoy a typical Ecuadorian farmers' market.
You can also enjoy some of the trendiest restaurants, bakeries, and night life.You can walk to do your groceries in Supermaxi a block away as well as dry cleaners in the same place. The Swissotel (five stars) and Radisson Hotel are across the street.
Night life at Plaza Foch is a 10 minute drive away. The colonial old town, the largest and most beautiful in South America is 15 minutes by taxi.You shouldn´t miss the Cable car to Pichincha at 15.000 feet,it offers an amazing view of the city and a theme park if traveling with children.Bird watching and white water rafting one hour away at Mindo.Papallacta Thermal baths with impressive views are also an hour and half drive away.
It's safe and affordable to grab a cab on the street and there are plenty passing by right outside the apartment.
I graduated from Johnson & Wales University in Miami, where I fell in love with all things related to the hotel industry. While I was in school and afterwards I spent three years working at the Ritz Carlton...where nothing but the best is offered to guests! I now live in Quito and hope to bring a little of that experience to my guests.
Renting through Homeaway allows me to spend time with my two toddlers. I am in love with my city, I'm sure you´ll fall in love with Quito! I've done my best to make both my properties beautiful and comfortable.
I'm Ecuadorian. I think Quito and Ecuador are beautiful!
Truly the best location and view of Quito. Enjoy the unique feeling of a traditional Quito neighborhood.You can experience a traditional Ecuadorian farmers' market on Fridays or the luxury of the Swissotel across the street.
We also take great care of our property, making sure everything is what one would want at home or better. We like to keep our apartment and everything in it very clean, so no need to wash linens or towels at the end of your stay, these are professionally washed.
Hola Carla
Quiero agradecerte nuevamente por arrendarnos tu apto, la pasamos muy bien todo estuvo de maravilla , disfrutamos muchísimo tu bella ciudad de Quito y su gente.
Estamos a tus órdenes acá en la ciudad de Pasto, un abrazo y por favor saluda a tu mama de parte nuestra. Tienes mi correo.
clean, well maintained, great location. We stayed here 2 weeks and it was a great experience
This is a fabulous apartment with 24 hour security. Great location! Restaurants, shopping, stores, sightseeing all within walking distance. The apartment was super clean and comfortable. Carla was delightful and made sure we had everything we needed and we loved the cooking class. Don't hesitate to visit Ecuador and stay here while in Quito! Thanks, Carla!
Clean, spacious, well-equipped apartment(including washer and dryer) easily sleeps 4. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this Quito apartment. The apartment was super clean and comfortable! The location was great, with restaurants close by, and an easy walk to the market and the Plaza Foch. Carla was great to deal with, answering any questions and she helped us out when our luggage was lost. If we are ever back in Ecuador, we will definitely stay here again!
We throughly enjoyed our stay at Carla's apartment. It was clean and tidy and had a wonderful view. There was fresh fruit and bottled water waiting for us when we arrived. Although we didn't get to meet Carla we met her mother who was very gracious and welcoming. Carla was very prompt and helpful in replying to any inquiries I emailed to her.
The apartment is in a great location. It's within walking distance to the Mariscal District and a short taxi ride to the old town. We felt safe and secure in the neighbourhood. We would definitely stay there again.
Great apartment. Carla, the owner, was very attentive and responsive to our needs and questions. I would definitely recommend this apartment to someone else. The location is perfect. Building staff helpful and friendly. We had a wonderful stay and would do it again. Thanks so much.
We loved this apartment and the La Floresta neighborhood where it is located. After an extended stay, we were reluctant to leave the ever-changing, fantastic vistas of Quito and its surrounding mountains. Carla Camacho is the perfect owner--always ready to help, never intrusive. When my wife came down with a sinus infection, Carla had an appointment with a specialist for us within an hour. The apartment is clean and well-maintained. I enthusiastically recommend this quiet apartment, located in a building with a friendly security staff.
The apartment building is across the street from Swissotel Hotel (5 star) which offers Japanese, American, Swiss restaurants as well as a cafeteria where you can have breakfast or grab a sandwich for lunch and enjoy some wonderful Ecuadorian coffee. You can also walk to other great restaurants and bars in five to ten minutes. Night life at Plaza Foch is a 10- minute drive away. The colonial old town, the largest and most beautiful in South America, is 15 minutes by taxi. No need to worry Quito has affordable and safe taxi service. You shouldn't miss the cable car to Pichincha at 15.000 feet, which offers an amazing view of the city and a theme park if traveling with children. Bird watching and white water rafting one hour away at Mindo. Papallacta thermal baths with impressive views are also a one hour and half drive away.
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CCL 4: Battle Is On, Karnataka Bulldozers Vs Chennai Rhinos
The much anticipated cricket match for Celebrity Cricket League (CCL) lovers - Karnataka Bulldozers and Chennai Rhinos is all set to take place in Bangalore on February 2, at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The eight match of CCL 4, which was scheduled to take place in Chennai was shifted back to Bangalore for the unknown reasons.
Karnataka Bulldozers vs Chennai Rhinos, Ends In Thrilling Tie
Karnataka Bulldozers and Chennai Rhinos representing Kannada and Tamil film industries, respectively, is all set to lock their horns in the Garden City. Kannadigas are lucky enough to see their stars play in their home for the second time, but Tamilians are forced to wait for one more week. Both the teams have kick-started CCL 4 with the terrific victories. Karnataka Bulldozers and Chennai Rhinos have defeated Mumbai Heroes and Bengal Tigers in their first match, which was held in the last weekend.
The match between Karnataka Bulldozers and Chennai Rhinos is in the limelight for many reasons. Both the teams have emerged as the champions of CCL from last three sessions. By defeating Telugu Warriors, Karnataka Bulldozers had become the champions of CCL 3, and Chennai Rhinos is successful in beating Karnataka Bulldozers two times in CCL 1 and 2. Click on slides to read the story and see the images of CCL...


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MONTGOMERY — The announcement the other day that a $13.7 million federal grant would be used to "strengthen" the Route 211 bridge over the Wallkill River was a bit of an understatement.
That money is going to pay for a whole new bridge.
State Department of Transportation spokeswoman Gina Disarro confirmed Wednesday that the plan is to remove the existing bridge and build a new one.
The state has been doing periodic repairs on the bridge, whose exact age is uncertain, but DOT officials have determined it's approaching the end of its useful life.
"It's more cost-effective to replace (the bridge) and make sure it's safe," Disarro said.
The money for the 211 bridge was the larges of 20 Federal Emergency Management Agency grants for New York bridges totalling $47.8 million announced by Gov. Cuomo on Friday. And a primary goal of the grants is to make bridges safer in the face of more frequent storms like Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy that have battered the northeast in recent year.
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Tom Ridge Claimed "I'm Not a Lobbyist" on Colbert Report, But The Facts Prove Otherwise [1]
Steve Horn [2] | June 13, 2011
By Steve Horn [2] • Monday, June 13, 2011 - 14:20
Tom Ridge [3], on the Thursday, June 9 edition of the Colbert Report [4], claimed he is "not a lobbyist." A quick glance at his resume shows that nothing could be further from the truth.
Ridge, now 65 years-old, has worn multiple hats throughout his extensive political career. Among them: first ever head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) [5] under the Bush Administration from 2003-2005, former Governor of Pennsylvania from 1995-2001, and former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from from 1983-1995.
Upon leaving the DHS in 2005, Ridge commenced his career as a lobbyist, opening a lobby shop known as Ridge Global [6], located in Washington, D.C, an entity he still currently heads. Beyond this stint, though, Ridge is also a paid "consultant" [7] (a.k.a. lobbyist) for the Marcellus Shale Coaltion [8]. This Coalition is a "trade association" [9] in disguise, for in reality it is a gas industry-funded lobbying organization [10].
That aside, one must look no further than the Pennsylvania Department of State's lobbyist registry [11] for the real smoking gun evidence. (See attached lobbying disclosure for Tom Ridge.)
The registry shows that the Coalition has 11 lobbyists registered to advocate for fracking [12] in the Marcellus Shale [13] region, and in Pennsylvania in particular, among those listed include Coalition Executive Director Kathryn Klaber [14] and Tom Ridge. The registry also shows that their paychecks come from none other than Ridge Global.
Open Secrets [15], a project of the Center for Responsive Politics, shows that since 2010, the Marcellus Shale Coalition has recieved $90,000 from Ridge Global [16]. Open Secrets also shows that Ridge is currently a paid lobbyist [17] for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce [18], chairing their National Security Task Force [19]. Furthermore, he is the current recipient of a $900,000 a year paycheck [20] from the Marcellus Shale Coalition.
And yet, though the evidence against his claim is quite damning, Ridge had the chutzpah to begin his June 9, 2011 interview [21] on the Colbert Report with a bang, claiming he is "not a lobbyist." [22]
Not a lobbyist? Under what definition, exactly?
As it turns out, Ridge has previously been scolded by the Justice Department for failing to properly register as a lobbyist [23]. Perhaps Mr. Ridge needs to review the definition of 'lobbyist.' Here is the Washington Post's definition [24], for instance: "A person who tries to influence legislation on behalf of a special interest."
Mr. Ridge's work on behalf of the gas industry clearly qualifies as lobbying under any reasonable review.


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This may have already been discussed but could not find it. I cannot believe how much the premiums are for retirees! It is impossible to control so had to change to Consumer Plan and pay out $2500 before the plan will pay 80%! This is beyond ridiculous. Then they tell you that you HAVE to get your meds by mail order! I did not think this was legal and told HR so but of course they know less that nothing. I made three calls, talked to three diff people and got three diff answers. Surprised? I am not. I think we are used to it by now. I have asked the manager to train the people who answer the phones. Then I just got a letter stating that I don't HAVE to do mail order. Gee, wonder what happened???? Guess it wasn't legal after all. Of course this is January and most of us have made the change and now to change back would be a hassle and most won't. I think that is what their plan was all along. It is really sad the way BB&T treats their retirees. All employees for that matter. They may be rated high in customer service, but they surely don't treat the employees in the same manner. I have spoken with other retirees and they feel the same way. Any thoughts out there as to how we can attempt to change this>?
Medicare Advantage plans - most do not REQUIRE the insured to use mail order BUT the net cost to the insured is considerably less if they take the generic by mail order, often no additional charge as the Part D premium covers the generic.Your post gives me to believe you are not yet Medicare eligible. If that is the case, you are receiving employer paid medical in early retirement. Consider yourself lucky as there is a strong trend for employers to cut back or eliminate retiree coverage altogether.Likely the eligibility age for Medicare is going to rise in the not too distant future. It will be prospective, that is would apply to new claimants and only to those who have not attained some given age (62 perhaps) so that they will have time to make career plans.In today's world many have already seen the writing on the wall and are planning careers that will continue past age 65, maybe not the same career but continuing work for both the income and the medical benefits. A lot of talk inside the Beltway that labor people are exhausted and have to retire at age 62 or 65 or ... the age of the moment, but the reality will be that they too will plan ahead eventually.JMHO, but with years of professional experience behind it.
As a retiree, I think we are all coming in on the short end. Price of everything is going up but my retirement income. (Our gov't officials income goes up. WV legislature in the past 15 yrs have voted to give themselves over 500% increase.)Many elderly are finding that their income is not meeting everyday needs. Old age medical care just might dramatically reduce ones standard of living. Our prayer or as it should be: Lord let me live long (healthy) and die fast. My heart cries for those that are not or will not be fortunate.
You will be getting a letter in the mail stating that mail-order meds will not be required...got mine last Fri.
Yes, as I said, I got this letter also. Unfortunately, too late to stop the sign up process and first order. Yes, I am thankful that I have insurance but do not feel that we should have to pay so much for it because the pension does not increase each year as insurance premiums do. All part of life of course.


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Employers and job seekers had the opportunity to connect at the 20th annual Louisville Career Expo on Wednesday.
It was held at the Kentucky International Convention Center.
The event offers companies the opportunity to meet face to face with job applicants.
More than 50 employers recruited for about 2,000 positions.
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"Is this Rapunzel's bedroom?" asks my four-year-old daughter as we are shown to our room at the White Hart. I can see where she's coming from: with its grand four-poster bed draped in a rich red and gold throw, chandeliers, antique washstand and armchairs, it does have a touch of the fairytale princess about it.
We needed to break up a long drive to Cornwall, and this 17th-century coaching inn, freshly renovated and minutes from the A303, seemed to tick the right boxes. I'd already stayed at its sister property, the Swan in Wedmore, (about a 40-minute drive away), which opened two years earlier and wondered whether this second venture could replicate the successful formula of the original. First impressions are promising.
After the drive I'm dreaming of a pre-dinner soak in the huge cast-iron bath that takes centre stage on a plinth in front of a panel of artfully mismatched ceramic tiles. But my daughter has other ideas marvelling at how she can watch CBeebies while having a bath.
Downstairs, the bar area has been opened up to create an airy space with comfy chairs and sofas and enticing little nooks. This leads onto a conservatory dining room, which in turn opens onto a lavender-scented courtyard garden with yet more tables and chairs. Even if the population of Somerton were to descend on this place, surely they wouldn't fill all these tables? But by 7pm the joint is jumping. The word is obviously out.
We are shown to our table in a recess off the main bar. A basket of homemade bread appears, and a colouring book and pencils for our daughter. The menu, devised by Tom Blake, the former head chef at River Cottage, is simple and earthy; the wines well-priced and the kids' menu a fish-finger and pasta-free zone (which is a good/bad thing depending on how adventurous an eater your child is).
My starter of stuffed tempura courgette with beetroot hummus is a thing of beauty, on the plate and on the palate. Lemon sole fillets are given a satisfying Middle-Eastern kick with a harissa marinade and spicy yoghurt dressing. And the sticky toffee pudding with Somerset clotted cream stays just the right side of cloying.
After a good night's sleep , it's down for breakfast (served until 11am, how civilised) with high hopes. I go through the usual charade of considering muesli, and croissants before doing what I always do and opting for the full English. This turns out to be a mistake. The bacon is dry and tough, it's impossible to cut with a knife and the scrambled eggs are tepid and undercooked. The toasted sour-dough has a distinct whiff of garlic about it.
It's a bit disappointing but not enough to stop us booking a room for a stopover on our return journey from Cornwall. Our second visit reaffirms what a find this place is. We've booked a small double this time: it's not a showstopper like Room 3 but lovely and quietly offbeat, with hot-air balloon wallpaper and details such as a Pink-Panther lampstand. Despite my warnings, my boyfriend opts for the fry-up for breakfast the next morning and guess what? It's perfect.
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Condo, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 6 Sleeps
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feet from the pool. This family owned condo offers many amenities
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all of your beach chairs, umbrellas and tents...the beach is
directly outside our back door.
This beautiful, convenient and comfortable condo has new
appliances, cabinets, sink, dishwasher, oven and refridgerator. As
well as new utensils, linens and appliances necessary for a
week or longer stay. Our unit also has High Speed Internet, if you need to check those emails...!
The master bedroom offers a view of the ocean as well as the sound of the waves and a King size pillow top mattress. The ocean front room has plenty of closet space and dresser space along with cable T.V.
The guest room provides comfortable bunk beds with a twin size over a full size and a twin trundle. This newly decorated
room also offers a 25" T.V. with a DVD and VCR.
In the living room, there is a view of the ocean and pool! Also this room has
a 32" Flat Screen Plasma HD T.V. with a DVD player. You can
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The dining room has a table to accomodate 4-6 for dinner along with
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Our condo is located at Ocean Club South Condominiums, Unit A-103
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A short hour drive to Disney, Sea World, Universal Studios and the
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Other activities nearby: Surf fishing, lagoon fishing, chartered
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- Our condo offers many amenities, including a large pool located beachside. It is great for families that enjoy the feel of both the pool and the beach! There is plenty of deck space and a large cabana that over looks the pool and beach. This is the favorite spot for grilling out and gathering for a meal outside!! There are brand new grills for cooking out poolside at lunch or dinner. Tennis and Shuffle board courts are available on property. Laundry room facilities are located in the C building.


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With nothing fancier than a pastry bag and a set of piping tips, you can achieve elegant details, accented with cake jewelry.
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Wow! Your description said "BC + fondant", so I assume that the base is fondant. You have nice clean edges at the top of your cake! What cake recipe did you use? Your beads at the base are amazingly uniform! Did you do that with piping? Great job if you did! All around just a fantastic job! Thanks for sharing!
Ty but I did give enough details, the entire cake is covered in bc. I did the damask on the top tier in bc and the lower tier detailed deco is fondant as well as the beading on the cake. I can only hope one day to do these things by hand. Practice practice practice
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The Drop is a show about Latino culture and music. It's in English, as part of SiTV's motto, "Speak English, Live Latin." There are hosts who do celebrity and artist interviews. There is usually a live music performance at the end. Music videos before I really like this show. The hosts are what has captured my attention. Jelynn is my favorite host and has been there all three seasons. She's interesting, funny, and very beautiful. The other current hosts are Eric Cubiche and Jose Antonio, who started season 2. Radio personalities and musical artists, The Goodfellas are also a part of the show, deciding the video dance mix and sometimes doing interviews. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Jr. (yes, his son) was a host for season 1 and 2. Jonisha was a host for season 2. Gigi and Maria (maria had a spread in Stuff I think) were hosts during Season 1 with Kareem and Jelynn. All the hosts have personality and the interaction is sometimes hilarious. The celebrity interviews are good as well. It's easy to see the hosts don't have a lot of experience doing the interviews, but I think that's a good thing. The interviews are unpredictable and the questions are sometimes very strange, but it's a nice change of pace from a standard media blitz. The people they interview also varies greatly. Some are big stars, some are underground musicians trying to break out, and some act like they had nothing else to do, so they just showed up. The musical performances are great if you like the music that they are performing. They do a lot of hip hop, rigatoni, pop, some rock, and all kinds of genre's in between. Some are in English and some in Spanish, but it's all usually very good. No lip-sync hing, real instruments or a live DJ, and an audience that's great at dancing, which brings me to my next subject. The beginning of the show always starts off with a video dance-mix with 3 or 4 videos being played while the The Drop audience dances, and the dancing is show most of the time instead of the video. The hosts used to dance with the professional dancers, but not anymore. If you like to watch people dance, you might like this. Then, in the middle of the show there might be a dance battle, MC battle, or DJ battle. The dance battle involves two people (or sometimes two groups) who battle each other taking turns to what the in-house DJ plays and the winner is decided by audience applause and gets some sort of prize. I don't really care for this part, but I think the funniest thing about the dance battle is the dancers don't seem to understand when they are supposed to dance when when to let the other person. Pretty funny sometimes. The DJ battles are the same, but they can do just about anything in terms of music. The only rule to the MC battles is no swearing, which results in a disqualification. That's about it. During season 2 there was a Suzuki Car segment that aired almost every episode where the hosts each got to customize their own Suzuki car and The Drop showed the process. If you get the channel, and you are interested in Latino culture at all, check it out. It's a great way to spend an hour.
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Pope Francis Courts Mexican Indigenous CommunityThe Pope is expected to authorize translations of the liturgy to indigenous languages.
The Environmental Impact of the U.S.-Mexico Border WallIn the Rio Grande Valley, the barrier erected to keep out illegal immigrants is imperiling rare and endangered animal species.
Pope Calls on Mexico to Fight CorruptionSays Mexico's leaders have a "particular duty" to move past corruption and violence.
Drug Cartel Battle Kills 49 in Mexican PrisonBattle between Zetas drug cartel and rivals left dozens dead in the northeastern Mexican city of Monterrey.
Mexican Marines Accused of Torture in VeracruzHuman rights groups have long alleged a record of murder, rape and torture by the Mexican military.
Mexico: 11 Dead in Teen Birthday Massacre in GuerreroThe shooting occurred on Sunday at a coming-of-age celebration in the southern state.
'Affluenza' Teen Arrives in TexasCouch his mother were arrested in Mexico last month following a more than two-week-long manhunt.
Mexico's Murder Rate ClimbsPresident Enrique Pena Nieto is struggling to make good on his election pledge to end the country's drug violence.
Marijuana Inc. is Now Looking Towards MexicoA Supreme Court decision is raising hopes for a legalization of medical and recreational marijuana in a country reeling from years of gruesome drug violence.
Money Laundering Probe Targets Actress in El Chapo CaseMexico's attorney general told a newspaper there are reasons to believe Kate del Castillo may have used Guzman's money to help fund her tequila business.
Weed Disguised as Carrots Busted at U.S. BorderThe hidden weed is worth an estimated $499,000, according to authorities.
Meet Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, Mexico's Last NarcoWith Chapo behind bars, it falls to Zambada to maintain the Sinaloa Cartel's ranking as the world's largest.
Kingpin 'El Chapo' Stole Clunker for Getaway CarJoaquin "Chapo" Guzman became immensely rich from flooding the United States with cocaine and other drugs.
Where in the United States 'El Chapo' Would Stand TrialMexican authorities have formally begun extraditing the cartel leader to the U.S.
Mexico Begins Process of El Chapo's Extradition to U.S.Joaquin Guzman was interviewed in a secret meeting by the actor Sean Penn in October. He was captured on Friday.
'El Chapo' Has Been Caught, Mexican President SaysEnrique Peña Nieto tweeted the news about the drug lord on Friday afternoon.
Mexico's Drug War Has Decreased Life Expectancy For MenIn Mexico's northern states, life expectancy fell by as much as three years.
Newly Installed Mayor of Mexican City KilledGisela Mota, the new mayor of the Mexican city of Temixco, was killed on Saturday.
Mexican Mayor Linked to Missing Students Case ArrestedDozens of students went missing from the town of Iguala last September.
'Affluenza' Teenager's Mother Back in U.S.After nearly three weeks on the run, the pair was caught Monday in a Mexican beachside resort town.
'Affluenza' Teen Ethan Couch Found in MexicoCouch, 18, was on probation after killing four people while driving drunk.
Mexican Journalists Under FireJournalists in Mexico have long faced violence and intimidation from cartels and corrupt authorities.
Mexico: Supreme Court OK's Marijuana Use in Step Towards LegalizationThe vote does not legalize marijuana consumption, but more rulings of the same kind could set a legal precedent.
The Vaquita Might Not Withstand the Rising Chinese Market for Totoaba BladdersThe ranks of the small porpoise are thinning due to illegal fishing practices in the Gulf of California.
Illegal Immigration: Myths, Half-Truths and a Hole in Trump's WallEven If you wanted to, sealing off the Mexican border is impossible.
Pope Francis Will Visit Mexico in 2016The Vatican announces the pope's next trip soon after his U.S. visit.
Fifty Years Later, the Immigration Bill That Changed AmericaThe 1965 immigration reform act, now 50 years old, wasn't supposed to encourage Mexican immigration. Oops!
Mexico's Last VigilantesThey beat back the drug cartels, and then the government shut them down.
How Mexico's Most Notorious Drug Lord Broke Out of Prison, AgainJoaquin "El Chapo" Guzman escaped via a mile long tunnel and a rail-mounted motorbike.


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Due by midnight May 19th. In reaction to the ever expanding size of houses in the US, the Tiny House Movement came to be. Read, look at the graphics, and watch at least 1 of the videos posted on the Tiny Life page about the movement. Think about this movement in connection with Transcendentalism as well as your personal reaction to this trend. Post 2 original responses on the discussion board
Heading back to the 1830s seems like another lifetime; however, the ideas of writers like Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Herman Melville are still relevant today. You use the saying YOLO? Well, Thoreau expresses that same idea. To understand why our society values the ideas it does, it's important to go back to the thinkers of the past.
Background links for Transcendentalists
Due by midnight May 8th. The unfortunate events in Baltimore, Maryland this past week have sparked more discussion about race relations and the treatment of black men in this country. Read Newsweek's article "A Brief History of the Word 'Thug'" to discuss one element of the conversation - the language used to discuss the black community. Post 2 original and respectful responses on the discussion board.
** if you're doing this for late credit, search the title of the article on Newsweek **
1. You need to give specifics with your responses so that people have ideas to build off of. Minimum response is 3 sentences long.
2. You get very little credit if you just say "I agree". You need to explain why you agree with the statements. Even more exciting is to disagree (respectfully of course)
3. If there is an article to read, you have to show that you have read the article. While quotes are not required, they are always a nice way to give people something to relate to.
4. You are trying to start a discussion. Ask questions, relate to your own life. Discuss things that you hadn't thought about before. Make the discussion engaging.
Since we do not have the vocabulary books this year, you might want a little more practice than what we do in class. Here are 2 websites that have practice exercises and quizzes.
VocabTest.com - This site provides several different types of quizzes.
Vocabulary Workshop - This is the official website associated with the words we are using. They provide audio (to hear how to pronounce it) and several games to practice the words.
Vocabulary.com - This website is a better version of a dictionary. Halfway down on the right of this website you will see example sentences taken from the current news using whatever word you searched. You can choose based on a subject, or just scroll through. If you're having a hard time when how to use the word in a sentence, check these out.
Tennessee Williams is seen as one of the greatest American playwrights. We will be studying his play A Streetcar Named Desire and going to see his play The Glass Menagerie. As you read, take 2 column notes about key quotes from each scene. Be sure to connect quotes to the 5 themes we will be looking at: Desire, Dreams, Illusion, Gender Roles, and Loneliness. The final assessment will be a quote test.
Throughout your educational career, your texts are chosen for you. For this unit, you will be in charge of choosing the author you would like to study. The requirements are that the author must be American, this is an American Literature class after all, and you must be able to acquire at least 3 of their short stories. Other than that, you have free reign to choose an author you already love or go discover someone new.
In the end, you will be writing a comparison essay based around a central theme in the author's works.
A classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald that captures the values and mindset of upper class in the 1920s. Here is a world where money is flowing like water and there is no worry of what might come - the Great Depression has not happened, there has not been a recession - wealthy people did whatever they wanted with no worries about the repercussions. Now imagine desperately wanting to be part of that world. A love story , a story of the power and corruption of money, a story of the flawed American Dream.
Background links on the author, text, and history
Questions to guide your reading and prepare you for class discussion
NES Gatsby game. See if you can find the references to the text. Thanks Brendan for the find.
Final Essay: Comparison with 20 Minutes at Rucker Park
A quintessential tale of coming of age, J.D. Salinger's novel follows Holden Caulfield over the course of 3 days in NYC as he tries to figure out how to cope with his past and find a direction for his future. Even more than 50 years later, this novel still resonates with the angst of growing up in an imperfect world.
Background links for the author, the text, and the history.
Questions to guide your reading and help you prepare for discussions.
Read through the following articles and websites and answer the questions on your worksheet. Next class you will be debating whether or not The Catcher in the Rye should be banned/taught in a high school classroom. The evidence will come from these articles and your understanding of the novel.
Here's the questions to answer. Feel free to type your responses in this document and print.
New York Times: December 1980 (quick recap of what happened)
Crime Library: Read the following chapters (look for contents in right hand margin):
"On First Looking into Chapman's Holden"
Lorraine Hansberry's play was seen as ahead of its time. Hansberry was the first African American female to be featured on Broadway. She established a voice for women and African Americans during a time of racism in the late 1950s. A Raisin in the Sun never leaves the Younger's living room, but it doesn't have to in order to show the audience all the struggles an African American and a female must endure.
Background links on the author, text, and history
There is more power in words than any other force. It is with words that change occurs; that people are inspired; that society comes together. It is one thing to be able to use words; it is quite another to use them effectively. This unit looks at what makes a great speech and asks each of you to create your own great speech.
We want to hear your voice, your ideas, your passion. Be inspired by those that have come before you, but also embrace who you are.


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Blame it on Pelosi, Reid and Obama.
After the actions of the Washington, D.C., gang, in 2010 a longterm state legislator and a U.S. congressman, both Democrats, were replaced by Republicans.
No one locally in the past 10 years complained that Lenoir City was represented by a Democrat who didn't live in Loudon County.
Democrats didn't care what Lenoir City wanted.
9-9-9; 9-0-9; flat; tax-the-rich; don't tax anybody; tax Wall Streeters; tax-everybody-equally — everything but a thumb tax!
Are you sick of it all, too?
Is this too much ado about nothing, or is this a real problem?
And, of course, everyone has an opinion on this subject because it affects us all directly.
Roane County News columnist Gerald Largen made references to the Tea Party being "ranters and haters" and the group being on the decline.
A gentle reader might ask if he has attended a Tea Party rally, but we know that answer. He tries to associate this group with the John Birchers who no one has heard much of in many years.
If Largen wants "ranting and hating," look at the union rally for President Obama urging members to "get those SOBs!" And the news media gave them a pass on it.
I wish to give one piece of advice to the Roane County Board of Education as members begin the search for a new superintendent.
Stay home.
By that, I mean there must be an experienced educator already within the system who has been loyal to the profession as well as the position as an employee of the Roane County School System.
The right one may even be a person who is not seeking the position.
Oddly enough, that might be just the type of person who would be best for the office at this time.
We are fast approaching the political silly season of candidates trying to convince us to give them our vote and place them at the levers of political power.
These candidates are always supported by like minded-political operatives and commentators that will try any tactic to cajole or frighten you into supporting their benefactor.
For as long as I have been politically aware, there has been a consistent issue that one partisan group employs to frighten a certain demographic segment of our communities, usually to great success.
I'd like to comment on the Dec. 21 newspaper article concerning new lawsuits against TVA for the ash spill.
I thought it was pretty well established that property values actually increased, some more than 100 percent, after the spill, according to our state and local officials.
It was also said sales were good on 2009. The TV airways are absolutely bombarded with commercials urging viewers to hire "them" to get "them" what "they" "deserve."
Some commercials even have heavenly music in the background.
I wonder what someone has slipped into the Tea Party's namesake drink that caused the co-chair of that august though neophyte party in Roane County to pen the vitriolic letter to the editor that appeared in the Roane County News on Dec. 28.
In that opinion piece, he asserts the following;
1. President Obama blames capitalism for the poor performance of the economy.
2. Obama has assaulted capitalism for three years.
3. Obama ignores the rule of law, the Constitution and Congress
President Obama is the title he holds and deserves to be addressed as, not agitator or dictator.
The United States went through, very painfully I may add, eight years of Republican "bliss!"
President Obama walked into and accepted with dignity and honor this horrible job that was left to him by a Republican president.
Yet, you choose to condemn his efforts... why?
The Democratic party is not responsible for this tragedy from the previous eight years.
As a pastor, I believe in publicly acknowledging acts of kindness. This especially must be done when those random acts of kindness come in a cluster.
A couple of months ago my local utility decided that I should pay my bill a few days earlier.
My utility bill is the biggest bill I have, and I have struggled to pay it on time for 22 years.
I do that because it offends me to pay the extra fee for being one day late.
It only amounts to about 4 percent, but if you extrapolate that to the 30-day billing period it adds up to 120-percent interest. Isn't that usury?
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