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About Aspen/Snowmass 3 Day Lift Ticket + 3 $20 Dining Vouchers
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You'll need to print a voucher before your arrival in order to pick up this ticket.
This deal is for a 3-day lift ticket plus three $20 dining credit vouchers. The lift ticket is valid for 3 days of skiing or riding over a 10 consecutive ... day period and is interchangeable at Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass. The pass must be picked up and used on the first day (the "start date"). The remaining days on the lift ticket may be used anytime during the remaining 9 days after the initial "start date".
Dining credit vouchers are issued in increments of $20. The full $20 value of each voucher must be used in one transaction as no change will be given. You may use the $60 all at once (on any of your days) or you may use $20 at a time. Lunch vouchers are valid at all on-mountain restaurants owned and operated by Aspen Skiing Company:
Aspen Mountain: Sundeck, Ajax Tavern
Highlands: Merry Go Round, Cloud Nine
Buttermilk: Bumps, The Cliffhouse
Snowmass: Elk Camp, Sam's Smokehouse, Ullrhof, Two Creeks Up 4 Pizza, Lynn Britt Cabin
Radio Frequency Cards (RF) are issued to all guests purchasing lift tickets. These cards allow hands-free scanning which means faster access to the lifts. Read more
Pick-up instructions
You may pick up your Lift Tickets + 3 $20 Dining Credit Vouchers at any ticket office at Aspen, Buttermilk, Highlands or Snowmass Mountain.
More About Aspen Mountain
Aspen Mountain is a large resort located in Aspen, Colorado. To the locals, this mountain is known affectionately as Ajax, and is also the most advanced exclusive of the 4 Aspen mountains. With no beginner slopes, you will find it exhilarating. Eight lifts (6 primary, 2 secondary) take you to some of the best glades, moguls and pitches around. The general layout of the mountain has advanced and expert terrain offshoots from a network of intermediate trails. While every lift ... has an intermediate trail in which to fall back on, this seems to be just an easy way to get to a preferred expert glade or pitch. Aspen Mountain has a great view and dining on its sundeck at the peak. Also look out for the famous outdoor shrines (e.g. of Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Jerry Garcia).
Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass are also accessible with an Aspen lift ticket and worth exploring! Read more


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Few changes in state minimum wages
Few changes in state minimum wages
Except for a handful of states primarily in the West, hourly workers across the U.S. aren't in line to get raises this year.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 24 states set their minimum wage the same as the Federal rate of $7.25 per hour. President Obama has said he supports both raising that figure and indexing it to changes in the annual inflation rate, but no legislation is yet in place or in the works to do so.
Sixteen states have higher minimum wages than the Federal rate, four are lower (Arkansas, Georgia, Minnesota, Wyoming), and five have no minimum (Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee). In 2010 Washington had the highest rate in the country at $8.55 per hour. Among states that do set a minimum wage, Georgia and Wyoming were the lowest by far at $5.15.
The remaining 10 states automatically adjust minimum wages according to their computed changes in inflation, and rates in seven of them have gone up modestly for 2011: Arizona (+10¢), Colorado (+11¢), Montana (+10¢), Ohio (+10¢), Oregon (+10¢), Vermont (+9¢) and Washington (+12¢).
Dairies continue to struggle with a widening gap between rising costs of feed and production and falling milk prices, so even the tiny jump in labor cost that may result from higher minimum wages will only add to the severe financial pressure they face in 2011.

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Catherine Zeta-Jones is returning to treatment for her bipolar II disorder.
"Catherine has proactively checked into a health care facility," her rep, Cece Yorke, tells PEOPLE. "Previously Catherine has said that she is committed to periodic care in order to manage her health in an optimum manner."
Meanwhile, a source tells PEOPLE that Zeta-Jones was planning to return to treatment as a way for doctors to monitor her medication. "There was no big problem," says a friend. "This was just a good time to do it. She is in between projects. This has always been part of the plan. She would manage her health. She is vigilant about it."
In 2011, the actress completed a stint in a Connecticut mental-health facility for the disorder, which can cause a cycle of high and low moods, often with episodes of depression.
"This is a disorder that affects millions of people and I am one of them," Zeta-Jones, 43, told PEOPLE at the time. "If my revelation of having bipolar II has encouraged one person to seek help, then it is worth it. There is no need to suffer silently and there is no shame in seeking help."
Nothing seemed amiss a week ago when Zeta-Jones and husband Michael Douglas walked the carpet at the Film Society of Lincoln Center's 40th Annual Chaplin Award Gala honoring Barbra Streisand. When asked if they were enjoying a perfect date night, he smiled and responded, "Oh yes. Yes, this is pretty cool."
On Saturday, Douglas stepped out alone at the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Next up for Zeta-Jones is the movie Reds 2, out July 19, costarring Bruce Willis and Anthony Hopkins. Douglas is headed to Cannes in a few weeks for his upcoming HBO biopic Behind the Candelabra, costarring Matt Damon.
TMZ first reported Zeta-Jones's return to treatment, quoting a source who said, "It's maintenance."
Catherine Zeta-Jones Returns to Treatment for Bipolar II Disorder
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Otherwise, the latest batch of nominees is pretty satisfying.
It's great to see Lena Dunham and her fantastic HBO comedy Girls up for best actress and show. (But nothing for the supporting cast?) Dunham, who plays a smart, funny, self-absorbed young writer, is running against her comic antithesis: Zooey Deschanel of FOX's New Girl, on which she plays (and plays very well) a cupcake.
Throw in Julia Louis-Dreyfus, a seasoned comic actress doing her best work ever on the profane Veep (also on HBO), and you have what's probably the most interesting race in this year's competition.
Most Deserved
Everything for Showtime's Homeland and AMC's Breaking Bad and Mad Men. I would have even nominated Mad Men's January Jones for her performance as the character now known (regrettably) as "Fat Betty." Maybe I'll just sneak a little unofficial trophy into her swag bag.
And everything for the freewheeling, crazy, brave American Horror Story on FX. Because it's an anthology show, it landed in the movie/miniseries category. This creates an odd race – it's pitted against the heavily bearded Hatfields & McCoys, among others – but it yielded a nomination bonanza, including actress (Connie Britton) and supporting actress (Jessica Lange).
Least Deserved
Nicole Kidman in HBO's Hemingway & Gelhorn (also nominated) gave a performance of immense but empty skill in a movie that took longer to watch than The Old Man and the Sea takes to read.
Michael C. Hall's performance as the serial-killer in Dexter can't be faulted, really, but the character has become, after many seasons, impossible to play in a plausible manner. Why reward a joke? Sometimes the show feels like an exceptionally bloody Scooby-Doo.
Most Annoying
PBS's Downton Abbey, classified now as a drama instead of a Masterpiece miniseries, has invaded all the major categories. I wouldn't mind except that the second season was so inferior to the first. All those fancy, fretful people jostling with the likes of Mad Men's Don Draper and The Good Wife's Alicia Florrick! And you know Brendan Coyle (grave, kind Mr. Bates) will win supporting actor, beating out Giancarlo Esposito's neat, nasty turn on Breaking Bad. You just know it!
Madeleine Stowe. Please re-read opening paragraph.
Why isn't FX's Louie up for best comedy, given that acting nominee Louie C.K. is never off camera?
Dustin Hoffman, star of HBO's horsetrack drama Luck, really should be up for best actor for giving a performance of great precision and compressed emotion. But horses died, the show died – we got nothing here now, unfortunately, but dead horses. I guess no one wants to be reminded of that while wearing red carpet attire.
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McVEYTOWN - The children who attend the Snyder, Union, Mifflin Child Development Head Start Program in McVeytown are enjoying a new playground.
During the past few years, SUM Child Development and McVeytown Borough have invested in seesaws, benches, picnic tables, shade structures, fencing and mulch. They worked together to maintain the equipment and extend the life of the play structures as long as possible. However, the aging wooden equipment was splintering and could not be used safely.
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Children play outside on the new playground equipment at SUM Child Development in McVeytown. The playground was purchased with the assistance of the Mifflin County Community Development Block Grant funding.
New equipment was purchased with the assistance of the Mifflin County Community Development Block Grant funding. The developmentally appropriate playground provides a safe environment for the program. Additionally, the building and grounds are owned by the borough and the playground is available to the general public when Head Start is not in session.
SUM Child Development operates Head Start, Early Head Start, Child Care, Healthy Families America, School Age Child Care and other programs in McVeytown, Taylor Park and Lewistown, as well as several other sites in Snyder and Union counties. Visit www.sumcd.org for more information about these programs.


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on May 24, 2013 - 10:31 PM
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May 11, 1930 – May 18, 2013
Dr. Carlos E. Villarini, a pediatrician in the Southtowns for 37 years, died last Saturday at his home in Fox Run, Orchard Park, after a long illness. He was 83.
Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he graduated from the University of Puerto Rico Medical School. He served in the Navy as a medical officer at St. Albans Naval Hospital.
Dr. Villarini began his internship in 1955 at Mercy Hospital and completed his pediatric training at Children's Hospital. He established a pediatric practice with Dr. Joseph Ravin in Hamburg and became the coordinator of pediatric education at Mercy Hospital. He retired in 1997.
He served in the University at Buffalo Medical School's teaching program at Children's Hospital. He was school physician for Hamburg High School and Eden High School and served as a consultant for the Hamburg Central Schools Committee for Exceptional Children.
He was a member of the Baccelli Medical Club and the Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed skiing and traveling around the world. He also hosted annual New Year's Day pig roasts.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, the former Rosemary Chamberlain, a registered nurse in the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing; three sons, Carl, Robert and Dean; and three daughters, Lisa Palmer, Carmen Kluckhohn and Marisa Atendido.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Wednesday in SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 66 E. Main St., Hamburg.


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It's not a common occurrence when a student graduates with perfect attendance from kindergarten through high school, but two students at Buckhannon-Upshur High School will receive their diplomas next week after doing just that.
Seniors Nathaniel Matthews and Chantel Bowser have never missed a single day of school from their first day in kindergarten. Both said they resolved to make perfect attendance their goal after making it through middle school without ever missing a day.
Bowser said she was surprised to hear another student also was set to graduate with perfect attendance, because the achievement is so rare.
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"I think it's a good achievement. Not very many people have completed this," Bowser said.
Matthews said there was never a day in which he was ever tempted to miss school, not even to have his tonsils removed. His procedure was scheduled during a break from school so he would not be absent from class. He said waking up early for school never bothered him.
"I've always wanted to be my best by always being at school, being able to learn," Matthews said. "I felt like it was important for me to be there to show that I'm dedicated not only to sports, but learning in school."
Bowser said she has been tempted to miss school before, back when Wal-Mart was new to Buckhannon. Bowser said she faked being sick one morning and her mother told her that if she didn't go to school she would have to stay in bed. Bowser didn't want to stay in bed and wanted to go to Wal-Mart, so when faced with a choice of staying in bed or going to school, she chose school.
Matthews was a member of the Interact club, Teen Institute and the National Honors Society. He also played basketball and baseball.
Bowser was involved in many school activities, including cheerleading, Distributive Education Clubs of America and Future Business Leaders of America, all while working a part-time job. She also said she has participated in baton twirling events with the Upshur County Baton Corps and the National Cheerleading Association.
"There were several times where I was tired because I'd practiced until nine o'clock," Bowser said. "I think it's important not to miss because then, when you go back, you have all your make-up work. It's harder to catch up on things. You need an education to have a more successful life."
Both students said they plan to continue their perfect-attendance practices learned in high school. Matthews will attend Alderson-Broaddus College in the fall, where he will study nursing. Bowser said she has not decided where she will go to further her education, but her two top choices for colleges are Waynesburg University and California University in Pennsylvania. She plans to major in communications.


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Congratulations and THANK YOU to California Inland Empire support group leader Anthony Sibert for being named our Advocate of the Month for June! Anthony has been a model advocate for the cancer community in many ways. Bringing awareness of the incidence of multiple myeloma in the African-American population through his participation in an article in The Legislator, a newsletter published by the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, is just one shining example of his commitment to IMF advocacy and public health.
Anthony was featured along with fellow myeloma patient and advocate, Caethe Goetz, in the March 2012 issue of The Legislator. Of this experience he states, "I really felt honored to be one of the featured persons in the article, and I hope it helps clarify to African-American legislators the importance of having affordable oral chemo medicine not only for African-Americans, but for all Americans who are having a difficult time paying for medicine they need to live. I've distributed the article in various meetings and it helps clarifies peoples' understanding of the seriousness of this issue, which in many cases they already understand, especially if they or a loved one is struggling to pay for cancer treatments."
Anthony Sibert has a B.A. degree in Political Science and Administrative Studies from the University of California, Riverside and in the 1980s was a state legislative lobbyist for the UC Student Lobby. With his background it is no wonder why he has been very active in making sure his support group members have in-depth knowledge on what is happening on the political front for myeloma patients.
After attending an Advocacy Training this past December at the annual American Society of Hematology conference in San Diego, Anthony sought out Directory of Advocacy, Arin Assero, to speak to his group in January. "Our members needed to know what the current legislative landscape regarding the status of the campaign for full oral chemo parity, and what is going on in the California state level, not to mention what action they themselves can take to get oral chemo parity a reality." Besides his background in politics Anthony says this was important to him "because so much of what affects myeloma patients in terms of medical care, access to a full range of cancer fighting medicine, low or cost-free health insurance, and quality of care, is decided by what our local, state, and federal legislators do in government."
He has been very proactive in making sure his support group members participate in the work of the IMF's advocacy program to ensure that they are educated on the issues at hand, taking actions to improve access to care, and raising awareness of multiple myeloma in his community and across the country. This month, when the Chemotherapy Access Act (AB 1000) in California will have its hearing in the state senate, Anthony will play an integral role in helping the IMF activate our grassroots network to ensure success for this effort.
If you'd like to become a part of the solution and join the ranks of our advocacy leaders, click here to sign up for the Action Network. If you live in Californiaand haven't already sent an email to your state senator, take action today by clicking here.
Thank you again, to Anthony Sibert, model advocate and support group leader- we are thrilled to have him in our corner!
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Originally released in 1987, Primative Dance further illustrated Paul Brady's ability to welcome folk melodies and arrangements and traditional instruments into more modern rock structures. Highlights include "The Game of Love" featuring Mark Knopfler on guitar, "The Awakening" with Maire Ne Bhraonain of Clannad on vocals, "Paradise is Here" (imortalised by both Tina Turner and Cher) and "Steal Your Heart Away" (later covered by Bonnie Raitt). Remastered in 1999 and repackaged with new liner notes and photos.
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LISBON - Three new members have been elected to the board of the Columbiana County Agriculture Society.
The vote for the fair board directors was a day-long event Wednesday at the county fairgrounds, an event board president Don Humphrey called "a great day for the fair family to get together."
Humphrey said 231 people cast ballots for five seats on the board. The 15 board members serve three-year terms, and five positions are voted on each year.
In this week's voting, two incumbents were returned to their board seats:
- Sharen Cope of Butler Township, the top vote-getter with 161.
- Elmer Zimmerman of Fairfield Township with 116.
The three new members are:
- Scott Stear of Unity Township, 141 votes.
- John Karlen of Butler Township, a former board member, with 113.
- Katie McCoy Garren of Liverpool Township, 99 votes.
Also running, and their vote totals, were: Jonathan Croft, Madison Township, 88 votes; Kay Mangus, Salem Township, 67; Greg Cusick, Unity Township, 61; and David A. Johnson, Middleton Township, 44.
Perhaps even more well-known than the ones running for office are the names of the three men who did not.
Three board members are retiring this year and did not seek re-election.
They included the board president, Humphrey of Hanover Township, who has been on the board for 12 years.
Bob Stark of Salem Township also is retiring as is Don McCoy of Middleton Township, who has served about 20 years.
The new board members will take office in mid-November.
Humphrey has no qualms about the current board, although he noted "they will have a lot of work to do before the next fair."
Among the decisions, Humphrey said, is deciding on whether to renovate the grandstands or replace them with a new structure.
Also, the fair board is working with the county engineer's department on a plan to place an iron bridge across the creek in the back of the fairgrounds.
The bridge will connect the main section of the fairgrounds with the campground area.
The old bridge is currently, and has been for some time, laying next to the Little Beaver Creek off South Market Street in the village.
County Engineer Bert Dawson has obtained state funding for the project, Humphrey said.


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Look for some little-seen Three Stooges shorts on the big screen when the second annual winter version of the Three Stooges Film Festival kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Riviera Theatre (67 Webster St., North Tonawanda).
"The [film including] Shemp that we are showing, we have not shown before, and even a couple of the Curlys we have either never showed, or haven't showed them in the past few years," says Lenny Potwora, creator and organizer of the annual film festival, whose late August incarnation has been held for 21 years.
An organ concert by Peter DiGioia on the Mighty Wurlitzer will begin at 7 p.m., followed by seven Stooge shorts. Potwora selects the films from those made by Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Curly Howard, with Shemp Howard, Joe Besser and Curly Joe DeRita filling in after Curly Howard fell ill in 1946.
Tickets ($10 adults, $7 children 12 and under), are available at the door, at Hollywood Collectables in the McKinley Mall, online at www.rivieratheatre.org or by calling 692-2413. For more information, call Potwora at 432-6827.
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MARC Green Works Report: Maryland Leads Capital Region in Per Capita Green Employment
Over 235,500 green jobs in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia
contribute nearly $35 billion to Gross Regional Product
BALTIMORE, MD (July 5, 2011) The Mid-Atlantic Regional Collaborative (MARC) launched today the MARC Green Works Job Portal, the nations first multi-state, real-time green jobs identification and collection mechanism with a geographic interface. MARC also released its Green Data for a Growing Green Economy report, the most complete analysis of green jobs in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The portal is an important tool for Maryland and will provide new resources to help the state reach Governor Martin OMalleys goal of creating 100,000 green jobs in Maryland.
The portal provides free job search and recruitment tools for jobseekers and employers across the MARC region. Unlike conventional job boards, the MARC Green Works Job Portal generates updated green job postings every 24 hours to ensure the quality of postings provided. Through the use of web spidering for jobs based on keywords, the portal delivers postings from each jurisdictions online labor exchange as well as public and private job boards and company websites. Job seeker services include job postings, job market trends, career information and job market exploration tools, including area, occupation and industry profiles and labor market facts. The portal also provides resume search tools for employers.
The New Economy will be led by the Green Economy. Maryland and our regional partners have provided a national model to embrace green technologies and invest in sustainable skills, said Maryland Labor Secretary Alexander M. Sanchez. The MARC Green Works Jobs Portal will help Maryland and the MARC region build on the strengths of our shared workforce and resilient regional economy. I am proud that Governor OMalley has set ambitious goals to be a leader in the sustainable economy and that the Maryland Department of Labor is leading this important regional partnership that will help us reach those goals.
According to the report, which utilized the U.S. Department of Labors Bureau of Labor Statistics Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages database to survey 35,000 regional employers, the MARC region (MD, VA, DC) has approximately 235,600 workers engaged in the production or provision of green products or services who are employed by more than 29,300 establishments. The green economy contributes as much as $13.2 billion in direct employment costs and nearly $35 billion to the MARC Gross Regional Product through direct, indirect and induced values.
Recognized nationally for its best practices by the U.S. Department of Labor, the MARC Green Consortium project shows the ease in which the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia can work together to improve our region's workforce, said Maryland Workforce Corporation President/CEO Andy Moser . From our perspective, this is the future of workforce development projects that ignore political and geographic boundaries to give jobseekers, employers, and decision-makers the tools they need to be successful.
The regions population of green workers represents approximately 3 to 4 percent of the total regional jobs. The number of green jobs in each jurisdiction, however, varies significantly. The District of Columbia has almost 11,700 green jobs (2 percent of its total workforce), Maryland has roughly 111,600 green jobs (4.8 percent of the states total workforce) and Virginia has more than 112,300 green jobs (3.4 percent of the states total workforce).
From the survey, energy efficiency and energy conservation recorded the greatest number of green jobs in the region. Although green jobs were found across the region in more than 300 industries, the largest concentration (over 50 percent) of green jobs was found in fields related to construction, technical services and the education/policy sector:
Hiring projections indicate that green activities in construction; professional, scientific, technical services and support; and waste management services can expect to see growth.
While 75 percent of the regions green employers offered on-the-job training (OJT) to prepare workers for jobs, many employers utilized additional training methods. For example, Maryland-based green employers were more likely than other jurisdictions to offer in-house classroom training and trade apprenticeship programs. Virginia-based green employers were more likely to offer online training programs. DC-based green employers were found to be more likely to hire workers with prerequisite skills.
Employers in all three jurisdictions expressed difficulty in finding and hiring experienced green workers especially for positions that require a four-year degree. Employers in Maryland and Virginia reported the largest worker shortages in business and financial operations and computer and mathematical occupations. District of Columbia employers reported gaps in lifesciences, architecture, engineering and business and financial operations, among others.
In 2009, MARC received a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labors Employment and Training Administration through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to conduct innovative labor market information (LMI) activities to support the strategic expansion of a regional green economy. The grant was awarded to the Maryland Department of Labor (DLLR) on behalf of all three jurisdictions and formalized partnerships between DLLR, the DC Department of Employment Services (DES), the Virginia Community College System (VCCS), the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC), ICF International, Mangum Economic Consulting, Geographic Solutions, the Georgetown University Center for Education and the Workforce, the College of William and Mary and the Jacob France Institute at the University of Baltimore. The grant was administered by the Maryland Workforce Corporation.
The entire Green Data for a Growing Green Economy research report (Labor Market Research of Green Jobs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; Green Jobs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; The Economic Impact of Green Activity in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; Green Job Gap Analysis in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; and Green Jobs-Related Educational and Training Providers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) can be found on the MARC Green Works Jobs Portal.
The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation protects and empowers Marylanders by safeguarding workers, protecting consumers, providing a safety net and cultivating a thriving workforce that can meet the demands of Marylands dynamic economy. Follow DLLR on Twitter (@MD_DLLR) and Facebook.


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Two teenagers were hurt Friday evening while car surfing in Edmond.
Authorities with the Edmond Police Department said the car was going at least 40 mph in the 2000 block of Running Branch Road when the vehicle swerved and the two victims fell off.
"I just saw two people laying in the street, and when I got there, I was just kind of more focused," a neighbor said. "He kept trying to get up, and obviously, he didn't know where he was."
Neighbors said they stayed with the victims until help arrived.
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Men's Tennis Sweeps Detroit In 2014 Opener
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State men's tennis team (1-0) earned a 7-0 sweep over Detroit Mercy (0-3) Saturday evening at the Muncie YMCA Tennis Center.
Austin Smith and Lucas Andersen started the match with a 6-1 victory over UDM's twosome of Jay Joshi and Chance Conley at the No. 2 position. At No. 1 doubles, Ray Leonard and Patrick Elliott would win the point for the Cardinals after posting a 6-2 victory over Ismail Kadyrov and Rafael Orantes.
The Cardinals won all six of their singles matches. Leonard, Smith, Andersen, and Patrick Downs all took down their competition in straight sets in their respective positions. Elliott dropped his first set 6-2 at No. 2 singles, but came back to beat Joshi in the second set 6-1 and then took the third set 6-4. Stutz also went to three sets at No. 5, defeating Conley, 4-6, 6-2, 6-0.
The Ball State men's tennis team continues spring action at home when it hosts for Mid-American Conference opponent IPFW at 2 p.m., Sunday in the Muncie YMCA Tennis Center.
Ball State 7, Detroit Mercy 0
No. 1 Doubles
Ray Leonard/Patrick Elliott (BSU) def. Ismail Kadyrov/Rafael Orantes 6-2
No. 2 Doubles
Austin Smith /Lucas Andersen (BSU) def. Jay Joshi/Chance Conley 6-1
No. 3 Doubles
Bobby Cawood/Patryk Koscielski (UDM) def. Andrew Stutz/Patrick Downs 6-2
No. 1 Ray Leonard (BSU) def. Bobby Cawood, 6-1, 6-4
No. 2 Patrick Elliott (BSU) def. Jay Joshi, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4
No. 3 Austin Smith (BSU) def. Patryk Koscielski, 6-3, 6-1
No. 4 Lucas Andersen (BSU) def. Rafael Orantes 6-3, 6-3
No. 5 Andrew Stutz (BSU) def. Chance Conley 4-6, 6-2, 6-0
No. 6 Patrick Downs (BSU) def. Ismail Kadyrov6-4, 6-4


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Chicken and Apples in Honey Mustard Sauce
Updated from the recipe archive. Originally posted in 2004.
We first posted this recipe years ago, it came from my dear friend Heidi H in Carlisle, Massachusetts. I think she got a version of it from the Boston Globe. With apple season upon us, it is timely again. This is a quick and easy chicken dish for a mid-week meal. Apple slices cook alongside chicken breasts and everything comes together with a simple honey mustard sauce.
The sauce this recipe produces is fairly mild. If you would like a more intensely honey-mustard sauce, double up on the apple cider/mustard/honey mixture and skip the broth. Whatever you do, do not use red delicious apples for this recipe. That variety of apple simply does not cook well.
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup flour, for dredging
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 small unpeeled apples, cored and cut into eighths (use Fuji, Granny Smith, Jonathan, Jonagold, Pippin, or McIntosh apples, good cooking apples)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
1 Whisk cider, cornstarch, mustard, honey, salt and pepper (to taste) in a bowl. Set aside.
2 Salt the chicken well and dust in flour. Shake off the excess.
3 In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil on medium to medium high heat. Once the oil is hot add the chicken breasts to the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes. Turn chicken, add apples, and cook until the chicken has browned on the other side.
4 Add chicken broth and cider mixture to the pan and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low, cover the pot and simmer until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes.
5 With slotted spoon, remove chicken and apples to serving plates. Spoon sauce over chicken and apples and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with rice or noodles.


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For the first time in nearly 30 years, Dave Humphers won't be on the sidelines coaching the Nevada Union Miners football team next fall.
Humphers told The Union he will resign his post as head coach of the program today.
"There are a lot of parts to it, but I'm ready for a break," he said. "I've been bouncing back and forth with it for a couple of years, making sure the program was ready to go, getting the staff together, making sure the program is fully funded and just making sure it doesn't crumble."
Since taking over the program in 1991 from former head coach Randy Blankenship, Humphers led Nevada Union to a record of 195-57-2, including four Sac-Joaquin Section championships and 10 league titles. Humphers was named "California Coach of the Year" in 2005, following the program's third of four section championship seasons.
In announcing his retirement from the football field, he released his letter of resignation to The Union.
Check back with TheUnion.com and Friday's print edition of The Union for more on this story.
Letter or resignation from Nevada Union football coach Dave Humphers:
It is with an intense mix of emotions that I would like to make this statement.
On Thursday, May 2, I will step down as the Head Football Coach at Nevada Union High School. The long drive every year, the intense emotion, the highs and lows, have all added up. It's time for a change for me, for my family, and for NU Football.
I am the most fortunate man on earth for the family I have raised and love. It is time to focus more on family, to watch my sons play college football, to watch dance performances and girls' basketball, and to support my wife in her dreams and goals the way she has supported mine for the last 23 years. She has given the best years of her life to me, to raising our family, and to supporting my passion for NU football.
For the past 3 decades, I've had the best coaching job on the planet. I've been able to coach fantastic hard working young men, been honored to be part of their lives, to help them to accomplish their dreams and goals, and to help them to become the grown men they have become. I will never forget Adam Strain, and will always keep in touch with Noah Bailey, and will continue to hold great value in my relationships with so many former Miners. I've been able to take great pride and joy in coaching two generations from many families: fathers and years later, their sons. The memories from news clippings and photos of gritty effort, incredible poise under pressure, comeback victories, great commitment and passion, and the many smiling faces of satisfaction and success….all made this journey so rewarding. The ongoing support from this community has always amazed me and made me and our players feel valued.
I want to see Nevada Union football grow and thrive and continue in the quest for Excellence. I'm happy to be able to leave the program in great shape. Financially the program is on track to be fully funded, and the coaching staff is filled and ready to go. Most importantly though, our varsity team is working hard and they are getting faster and stronger. They are working well together and I expect them to be highly competitive. They are a fantastic group of young men of whom I am very proud!!
Proud to be A Miner for Life,
Coach Humphers


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Baking Advice: The Temperatures Of Ingredients Are Essential
By mahir | January 20, 2011
Joanne Chang, founder and co-owner of Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe, is great at explaining the fundamentals of baking. I shared her article on overcoming your fear of baking in December, and this month, her article for The Atlantic on the right temperature for ingredients is equally essential.
For instance, did you know that butter has to be cold for pies, but room temperature for cookies?
For pies, it's important that the butter stays cold, so that it doesn't completely mix into the flour. These large pieces will roll out into flakes in your dough. When the dough bakes in the oven, the water content in the butter turns into steam, creating the desirable flakes all pie-lovers crave.
For cookies and cakes, room temperature butter is ideal. Most recipes instruct you to "cream" the butter and sugar together. Chang explains something I didn't know, "The act of combining butter and sugar together in this way is actually called "creaming" because when done properly the butter turns light and white like cream." The sugar helps aerate the butter, to create pockets of air within the butter that expand when baking.
With her simple similes and instructive advice, I think anyone can make a great baked good.
Read more about her suggestions for baking here.
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Sony Xperia Z vs Samsung Galaxy S III
Both handsets have some pretty impressive stats for talk-time and stand-by battery life. The Xperia Z for example is rated for up to 14 hours of talk-time and 22.1 days of stand-by in 3G, while the Galaxy S III should last for up to 11.6 hours of talk-time and 32.1 days of stand-by in 3G. Of course, battery life will vary greatly depending on your usage. Display brightness is usually one of the main juice consumers, and with the Galaxy S III there's even another factor that come into play – the content you are viewing. That's because AMOLED screens tend to consume more power when showing brighter images, and less power when showing darker stuff. So, our advice is to not think about it too much and just be confident that you can get up to two days of moderate use out of both phones.
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It should be clear by now that you can't go wrong with either handset. Both the Sony Xperia Z and Samsung Galaxy S III are exceptional smartphones with their own pros and cons. On one hand, we have the Xperia Z with its exquisite glass design and powerful hardware, but on the other, there's the Galaxy S III that offers almost the same amount of goodies and does some things better.
Being a newer device, the Xperia Z has the benefit of technological evolution, which allows it to outshine Samsung's 2012 flagship in some areas like the display. As a whole, however, the Xperia Z didn't do enough to make us see it as the ultimate victor in this struggle. The Galaxy S III managed to hold its ground without too many casualties, proving once again that its place among the smartphone elite is well-deserved.
Sony Xperia Z vs Samsung Galaxy S III:
136 Comments
1. PhoneArenaUser (Posts: 5498; Member since: 05 Aug 2011)
In my opinion Sony Xperia Z is better.
12. GTR722 (Posts: 261; Member since: 20 Oct 2012)
True, better materials, better specs, 1080p screen, better camera, dust and water proof and better design(IMO in this one)
21. maccess (Posts: 742; Member since: 16 Jan 2013)
better materials , design and spec are true.. but have you read gsmarena review?? they even said Z's display rather disapointing because it lacks a bit contrast and slightly dull in color.. and they even said that the 13mp camera of the Z isn't better than the 8mp camera from the last year flagship phones..
24. lee480 (Posts: 197; Member since: 24 Sep 2012)
At least GSMarena praised the camera that it was very good. Unlike PA who said Xperia Z cameras are no where near S3.
And get me started on the screen. S3 screen is pure nonsense. Cannot display colours accurately. How is this even a screen?
26. maccess (Posts: 742; Member since: 16 Jan 2013)
hey man.. it's an amoled screen!! amoled screen never supposed to be accurate.. amoled screen supposed to be much more vibrant than "natural".. c'mon we didn't talk about lcd right??
76. jackhammeR (Posts: 1548; Member since: 17 Oct 2011)
hey man...start reading with understanding...GSMARENA HAS NEVER SAID THAT Z's CAMERA IS BETTER> It's good but nothing to write home about and definitely NOT BETTER THAN Top 8 mpx.
78. sayedejaz (Posts: 24; Member since: 05 Feb 2013)
Yea you are right,
125. gregariousguy (Posts: 11; Member since: 22 Aug 2012)
copied from gsmarena,
In the superior auto mode the Sony Xperia Z produces photos with pleasing, albeit slightly oversaturated colors. The resolved detail is hardly spectacular and the noise levels are only average, but the dynamic range is good and contrast is excellent. The results are pretty good overall, although we wouldn't say it has a significant advantage over the best 8MP shooters from last year. Matching their performance is still a pretty good achievement, though.
The Sony Xperia Z challenges the best shooters in town and you can head over to our Photo quality comparison tool to see how it did. It did excellently on the first two charts, taking advantage of the superior resolution of its sensor to comfortably beat the 8MP sensor.
91. MrJerry (Posts: 403; Member since: 05 Oct 2012)
cmon man
you are the one who biased
Based on the fact that Sony Z has nothing really impressive about its camera compared to SGS3 camera which is already 9months old and other 8mp cameras..
I would say that, even if there is really nothing bad about it, it has "poor camera"
27. PhoneArenaUser (Posts: 5498; Member since: 05 Aug 2011)
At the moment OLED based screens has more disadvantages than advantages and those disadvantages are pretty essential. Maybe in the future situation will change but at the moment it is what it is.
115. XperiaPrince (Posts: 108; Member since: 25 Dec 2012)
Yes i agree. PA is so biased. Xperia Z photo samples is very detailed and not over exposed. While the gs3 has very bright but over exposed photos.In the night shots,xperia z really wins because photos came out very detailed. I don't know why PA always say that xperia z camera is bad.
20. lee480 (Posts: 197; Member since: 24 Sep 2012)
I find it extremely odd PA finds that S3 is still a challenger to Xperia Z. PA, please wake up.
ALL tech sites praised the camera except you, oddly.
Please do a re-review. PA's reputation has gone down. Just read the comments on your reviews in forums outside.
Sites that praised Xperia Z's camera
CNET UK 4.5 out 5 = 9 out 10
23. maccess (Posts: 742; Member since: 16 Jan 2013)
gsmarena : "The results are pretty good overall, although we wouldn't say it has a significant advantage over the best 8MP shooters from last year. Matching their performance is still a pretty good achievement, though" that's mean the 13mp camera of the Z isn't good enought even to beat the last year 8mp camera..
25. lee480 (Posts: 197; Member since: 24 Sep 2012)
Is there anything wrong with your English?
They said Xperia Z wouldn't have advantage meaning their performances are the same. No where did they say it's not comparable to last year's. Seriously? And oddly, there's a part where they praised the camera and you left that out from your quote.
28. maccess (Posts: 742; Member since: 16 Jan 2013)
i didn't say it's not comparable.. i said it even can't beat the last year's.. that's right that's mean they are comparable.. can't beat doesn't mean not comparable.. jeez..
34. lee480 (Posts: 197; Member since: 24 Sep 2012)
You missing the point. GSMarena said the quality are the same. But you are adding your imaginative powder but twisting the words saying Xperia Z camera are no way near last year's 8mp.
35. maccess (Posts: 742; Member since: 16 Jan 2013)
it's up to you mate.. it's useless to argue to a people like you.. i never said it's not comparable.. just thumb me down if you don't like my explanation.. i don't care..
39. lee480 (Posts: 197; Member since: 24 Sep 2012)
97. kclgphilsbsa (Posts: 765; Member since: 21 Jan 2013)
wew, pls just accept the facts..
PA just said those things bcoz 2013's flagships w/ 13mp should do well, but unfortunately the picture quality ddnt manage to beat last yr's 8mp, just the colors are more vibrant.. but d mere fact that their video is inferior to the gal s3, that means a lot abt their camera capabilities.. go and check gsmarenas photo and compare tool, and ull see what they mean
93. MrJerry (Posts: 403; Member since: 05 Oct 2012)
Wake up boy
Like you said
"GSMarena said the quality are the same" and you seem to agree with it...
13mp camera which is about to be released vs already 9months old 8mp camera
If they are about the same, I can say that 13mp one is really crapppppy
This is how we campare the things in the world
116. timaustin2000 (Posts: 39; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)
So the one on the S3 is also, by your reasoning, crapppppppy? Except, to you it isn't - because of your personal bias.
The thing is: Yes, I was hoping for more from the Xmor RS sensor,... but it's still good. Indeed, low light photography is significantly better than many 2012 phones, as has been testified by most reviews.
In fact, I prefer the XZ shots in the comparison above: the S3 is over exposed and the colours are all over the place. There's also noticeably more noise from the Samsung.
I look forward to doing my own tests on the XZ. If I don't like it, I'll be returning it. That said, I don't expect the camera to give me any sleepless nights.
124. MrJerry (Posts: 403; Member since: 05 Oct 2012)
wtf is wrong with you brain?
If your brain is not able to understand my reasoning, that's your problem.
Kindly i will explain in detail for you
I said it is crappy when it compared to 9months old camera..
You got this, right?
Let me give you an example
When iphone 3g came out, it was f**king awesome
and now if some smartphone comes out and it is just as good as ip3, i would say that the phone is piece of s**t and this doesn't mean ip3 is also s**tty
33. pwnarena (Posts: 1129; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)
even the camera results are better. you can look at the tree branches and twigs. more details are revealed with the xz. definitely more details ont the z without even using the right settings.
the comparisons tend to be unfair. comparing a smaller crop to a bigger one does not give an objective judgment.
57. timaustin2000 (Posts: 39; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)
Absolutely! The XZ isn't giving a "muddy" dark image, the S3 is over-exposed. Look at the sky, it's entirely whited out on the S3.
The XZ shot is the more realistic of the two.
38. Commentator (Posts: 3692; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
In my opinion the Jedi are evil!
Seriously though, I do agree. However, this is like when PA compared the SGSIII and the iPhone 4S, or any new phone vs one that's been out for half a year. Sure, the new one is better, but you can't really blame the old one for being outdated...
56. timaustin2000 (Posts: 39; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)
I'm going to disagree with PA entirely about the camera!! In daytime shots, the S3 is clearly over-exposed and detail is comparable on both (remember that the crop means that you're zooming in far further on the XZ shots). And check the night time mosque shot: there's no way that those are the correct colours on the S3 and there's more detail on the Xz (check the flagpole and the main windows). There's also far less noise on the XZ.
I've got eyes, Phonearena! Dear, dear. *shakes head*
60. serge327 (Posts: 73; Member since: 27 Aug 2012)
I wonder why PA took the photo quality so bad in xperia z, but in other website the photo of xperia z is sharper, colorful... maybe PA dun know how to use Xperia Z camera???
90. shy2papa (Posts: 309; Member since: 23 Jan 2010)
Blah Blah Blah let's see when it goes up against the galaxy note 2 which happens to be the far better then the galaxy S3 in every aspect.
126. zuckerboy (banned) (Posts: 898; Member since: 22 Dec 2011)
it is normal because there is nearly 1 year between both ...
2. Wiki_jaan (Posts: 704; Member since: 24 Jun 2012)
unfair comparison coz s3 is ~7 months old device... wait for s4
10. dexter_jdr (Posts: 1163; Member since: 28 Jun 2012)
thats what they always say.. sheesh
11. neutralguy (Posts: 1152; Member since: 30 Apr 2012)
gotta agree, but that's for now.
17. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 3791; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)
Get a grip on yourself you cry baby!
Samsung's flagship is still the SIII before the SIV is released. The turn will come...but this comparison had to be done.
29. Wiki_jaan (Posts: 704; Member since: 24 Jun 2012)
check scores s3 is still better than xperia z............ as par PA rating
45. pwnarena (Posts: 1129; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)
as far as PA is concerned. check out other review websites.
46. Nathan_ingx (Posts: 3791; Member since: 07 Mar 2012)
Point 1: The scores and ratings has nothing to do with the comment i'm replying to your thread. Hell, it doesn't even have anything to do with your comment as well.
Point 2: I replied because you said it was an unfair comparison based on the time it was released. A flagship is a flagship and SIII may be old but it still is Samsung's flagship.
Too much Sammy fans to even give a reasonable comment.
Although the SIII is good and somewhere inching close to the Z, for now, the Z is more future proof...but just for now, until the SIV arrives.
I somehow know, even though i'm not a huge fan of Samsung, SIV will overthrow the Z once it is compared. That's what Samsung does with every flagship...
If not, it'll be a disappointment to many.
32. Just_a_boy (Posts: 183; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
Would be fair comparing it to Droid DNA
65. pwnarena (Posts: 1129; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)
thd droid that shattered after falling 1 foot below. the edge to edge glass panel should have been rethought.
58. ubuntu (Posts: 40; Member since: 11 Jan 2013)
When s4 was released, i will say "unfair comparison coz Xperia Z is ~3 months old device" wait for Xperia Z2 or Xperia Zl+ haha
98. kclgphilsbsa (Posts: 765; Member since: 21 Jan 2013)
at least not almost a year, besides s4 is on the verge of R&D for almost a year.. Sony should learn to give a full blast of time before they release their new flagship to avoid some glitches. anyway XZ did a great job
94. JohnnyBravo (Posts: 105; Member since: 02 Dec 2012)
This is always going to be the case with comparisons. The only exception is if two devices get released at the same time. Besides if a device is truly a flagship device then it should withstand multiple comparison throughout the year. For examply the S3 or the One - X. Both devices were released in the first and second quarter I believe and are still in my opinion pretty damn good phones.
107. yahoo29 (Posts: 71; Member since: 15 Sep 2012)
I agree with you!
113. daftastic (Posts: 87; Member since: 07 Jan 2013)
So they should wait until the Xperia Z mk II comes out before comparing anything with the S4 right?
3. _Bone_ (Posts: 2154; Member since: 29 Oct 2012)
You give away one for free, I'd choose the Sony between these two. Faster, fullHD screen though TFT, better build quality.
4. maccess (Posts: 742; Member since: 16 Jan 2013)
"Both handsets fail to impress with their viewing angles" i don't know why you said this but it's clearly no matter how dimmer the s3 screen but the viewing angle of amoled screen always much more impresive with no contrast lost.. no offense for the sony lovers but that's the truth..
6. lee480 (Posts: 197; Member since: 24 Sep 2012)
But the unforgivable screen that cannot display whites properly and colours that are not accurate just made the screen bullcrap.
14. maccess (Posts: 742; Member since: 16 Jan 2013)
honestly if you are not comparing them side by side the white from the s3 display isn't bad at all.. it still "white".. and super amoled color is far from natural that's why some people loves it.. because it has the WOW factor imo when you watching videos or even when you just want to "show off your screen" ..
87. pkiran1996 (Posts: 166; Member since: 22 Oct 2011)
Completely agree - amoled isn't supposed to be natural and realistic. Some people want the saturated vivid colours as its makes the experience nicer. Its pathetic to go as far as comparing colour accuracy on a smartphone. Socially constructed rubbish.
5. 007akshay (Posts: 37; Member since: 20 Jun 2012)
oh come on i think xperia z wins in al segments y cant u say promptly PA.....???? But even though xperia z shld battle it out with s4 not on s3.............
7. lee480 (Posts: 197; Member since: 24 Sep 2012)
What the .... PA still thinks S3 is better than Xperia Z. This is too much. Lol PA is confirmed biased.
16. GTR722 (Posts: 261; Member since: 20 Oct 2012)
It would be easy if they just accept their love for Samsung and Apple.
18. maccess (Posts: 742; Member since: 16 Jan 2013)
while the Z is a benchmark king.. in real life the s3 still perform flawlesly smooth and fast comparable with the Z even thought the s3 already 9 months old device.. while the s3 8mp camera still holds up well with the 13mp camera of Z.. that's what matter.. it's not about bias..
22. Yeahman (Posts: 34; Member since: 13 Mar 2012)
They said the S III is good enough to hold its ground agains the Xperia, they never said it was better.
40. Commentator (Posts: 3692; Member since: 16 Aug 2011)
Don't worry, this is just a Ray S review, it was to be expected.
8. harshithh (Posts: 12; Member since: 18 Feb 2013)
this idioy says tht samsung plastic body is better than sony glass body!!totally unfair.he is totally biased towards samsung!!!!!sony wins
49. pwnarena (Posts: 1129; Member since: 15 Feb 2013)
please have some respect. we're just consuming their content after all. they ray s pointed out the good things about xz anyway.
64. CanYouSeeTheLight (Posts: 1116; Member since: 05 Jul 2012)
"In terms of build quality, the Galaxy S III is really no match for the Xperia Z, as its thin, plastic body may be pleasant to the touch, but leaves a lot to be desired as far as sturdiness and materials go."
Learn to read.
88. pkiran1996 (Posts: 166; Member since: 22 Oct 2011)
And you need to LEARN TO READ @harshihth
99. kclgphilsbsa (Posts: 765; Member since: 21 Jan 2013)
you dont knw to how read!!!
these sony diehards are being too aggressive to point PA with so much bias!!
plastic body of s3 is better just in terms of its ergonomic feel..! PA did say that XZ stands out when it comes to the build quality and look!!
9. PunyPoop (Posts: 752; Member since: 18 Jan 2013)
PA, recently you're not doing a great job. I don't know what's happening to you. I think Sony didn't pay you enough like Samsung and iPhone are paying you. You are going down PA, too bad..


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Michael Strahan is reportedly poised to join Good Morning America, according to CNNMoney.
The former football star is slated to join the team for various segments during the 7 a.m. hour, before hosting Live! with Kelly and Michael at 9 a.m. The announcement could come as early as later this week.
Josh Elliott leaving GMA for NBC Sports
Over the weekend, it was announced that Josh Elliott was leaving the morning show for NBC Sports. Contributor Amy Robach was upped to anchor in his place. The announcement came on the heels of Lara Spencer negotiating a new multi-year contract with the network.
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Source: Reuters
quote: The Geneva Convention doesn't apply to them precisely because USA refuses to recognize the Geneva Convention in the first place.
quote: That of having a fixed distinctive sign recognizable at a distance;
quote: Paragraph 43 of the Field Manual published by the War Department, United States Army, on 1st October, 1940, under the title " Rules of Land Warfare ", says: " National flags, insignias and uniforms as a ruse-in practice it has been authorised to make use of these as a ruse. The foregoing rule (Article 23 of the Annex of the IVth Hague Convention), does not prohibit such use, but does prohibit their improper use. It is certainly forbidden to make use of them during a combat. Before opening fire upon the enemy, they must be discarded ". The American Soldiers' Handbook, which was quoted by Defence Counsel, says: " The use of the enemy flag, insignia and uniform is permitted under some circumstances. They are not to be used during actual fighting, and if used in order to approach the enemy without drawing fire, should be thrown away or removed as soon as fighting begins ".
quote: That of conducting their operations in accordance with the laws and customs of war
quote: War has a separate set of rules for good reason. you should educate yourself on them.
quote: One of those "innocent" people set off a bomb in Yemen at a public cafe. Over 20 men, women, and children lost their lives. As well as many more injured.And you speak about the untimely deaths of the detainees and us becoming the monsters?
quote: None of the prisoners at Gitmo had the political clout to push the Patriot Act
quote: "rights" and due process, those are mechanisms of a free and peace loving society
quote: We didn't just round up a bunch of people and arbitrarily throw them in Guantanamo for no reason. Every single one of these people, I use people loosely, are guilty. By definition they are armed combatants!


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We're ready to blow the roof off the #iHeartRadio Music Festival tonight!!! Watch us @ http://iheartradio.com/vegas
Green Day are set to perform at 11:05p PT / 2:00a ET
Green Day performs on-stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Las Vegas September 21, 2012. Click here for more photos.
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Baby Flynn arrived on Jan. 6, weighing 9 lbs., 12 oz., says the model on her Kora Organics Web site on Tuesday, confirming widespread speculation. She also posts a photo of herself nursing "our beautiful little son."
"I gave birth to him naturally; without any pain medication and it was a long, arduous and difficult labour, but Orlando was with me the whole time supporting and guiding me through it. I could not have done it without him," she adds.
"We are so happy and are enjoying our time together as a family. He is our little ray of sunshine. Thank you everyone for your beautiful well wishes and your lovely thoughts."
Kerr and Bloom, 33, have been together since 2007 and married quietly in July 2010.
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Event Calendar
Throughout the year, Ojai hosts a steady stream of cultural events, culinary delights, concerts, and festivals. Check out what's happening in Ojai California, as well as at Ojai Valley Inn & Spa.
Haunted Hayrides at Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch
When: 10/11/2013, 10/12/2013, 10/13/2013, 10/14/2013, 10/15/2013, 10/16/2013, 10/17/2013, 10/18/2013, 10/19/2013, 10/20/2013, 10/21/2013, 10/22/2013, 10/23/2013, 10/24/2013, 10/25/2013, 10/26/2013
Taking part in Haunted Hayrides at Boccali Ranch Pumpkin Patch is a great way to get into the Halloween spirit this October. Venture through haunted corn fields during the night at your own risk!


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Source: Lenovo
quote: I still have it, now running Windows 7 Professional 32-bit, and performs just about any business task faster than most current $1000 notebooks with an HDD.
quote: LEnovo for the past several years running makes hands down the best quality laptops on earth, eclipsing even your precious Apple, who is a distant 3rd (Asus is 2nd).
quote: Thinkpads are some of the most beautiful machines in the industry. I understand some people like white cum colored equipment with a fruit on it made in China by young kids who want to commit suicide because profit margins mean everything. To each their own.
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Blue Chips Take a Plunge in the Week
Friday's Gain Ends a Rough Patch, With Multinationals Losing Favor; SeaWorld IPO Is Bright Spot
Stocks rose, trimming the biggest weekly loss of the year for the Dow industrials, but investors continued to grapple with uneven earning news from some of the market's biggest names.
Disappointing earnings reports from General Electric, GE 0.27 % International Business Machines IBM 0.42 % and McDonald's MCD 0.54 % are casting doubt on a widely held belief among investors that U.S.-based multinationals are best positioned for a sluggish global economy.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 10.37 points, or 0.1%, to 14547.51, closing near its high after spending much of the day in negative territory. For the week, it fell 317.55 points, or 2.1%.
IBM, which has the highest weighting among the Dow's 30 components, plunged 8.3%, its biggest daily percentage slide in eight years, after reporting bigger-than-expected declines in quarterly earnings and revenue. GE lost 4.1%, meanwhile, and McDonald's shed 2%.
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The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index rose 13.64 points Friday, or 0.9%, to 1555.25.
A bright spot in the market continued to be initial public offerings. SeaWorld Entertainment SEAS 0.41 % jumped 24% to $33.52 a share Friday in its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The theme-park operator's exposure to a rebound in consumer spending and plans to pay a dividend of about 3% drew buyers, according to traders and bankers familiar with the deal.
SeaWorld's $702 million debut was priced late Thursday at the top of the range expected by the company and its bankers. The company's private-equity backer, Blackstone Group, BX 1.19 % raised the amount of stock it would sell in the offering by 60% shortly before the deal priced, another sign of strong demand.
Friday's positive day marked a relatively quiet close to a week that had disrupted the sense of calm that characterized the year so far.
The rough patch started with Monday's opening bell, as a downbeat weekend reading on Chinese economic growth and the largest slide in gold prices in 30 years sent the Dow to its biggest one-day drop of the year. The initial reports of the Boston Marathon bombing Monday afternoon added to investors' jitters.
Over the course of the week, stock prices continued to swing widely, with the Dow posting three consecutive triple-digit moves, as earnings news gave many investors pause.
Since the financial crisis in late 2008, large multinational companies have recovered more quickly than many others, powering the Dow and the S&P 500 to record levels.
Investors have attributed the strength of the companies to their strong balance sheets and their ability to tap growth around the world, at a time when U.S. economic growth remains anemic.
But those advantages may be reaching a limit, investors now say. "We've definitely hit an air pocket," said David Waddell, president and chief investment strategist at Waddell & Associates, which manages about $720 million in Memphis, Tenn.
"Earnings have been able to outperform the underlying fundamentals in the past few quarters, and that's coming to an end. If we want to see earnings do better, we're going to need the global economy to improve," Mr. Waddell said.
With economic prospects around the world still weak, investors have been gravitating toward companies more focused on the U.S., said Jonathan Golub, chief U.S. equity strategist at UBS.
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"Growth has not been impressive for many years, and in some ways it's surprising that it's taken this long for multinational companies' earnings to disappoint," said Colleen Supran, principal and portfolio manager at Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough in San Francisco, which manages about $2 billion in investments.
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At 78 years old, Dan Miller, of Muncy, had waited long enough.
Checking the icy plunge off his "bucket list," he said, "Let's do it," and submerged himself in the ice-covered water of the Susquehanna River.
About 60 others stepped up to the challenge and dove into the river during the annual polar bear plunge at Haywood's on the Water, 610 Antler Lane, Saturday.
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Top, a number of participants jump into the frigid waters of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River Saturday morning.
"It was colder than cold," Miller said walking out of the river. "It's like jumping into a freezer."
All proceeds from the event went to South Williamsport Little League and Andrew's Special Kids Foundation.
Like Miller, Regina Spiegel, of Newberry, had never participated in the event before and admitted that she was a little hesitant before going in.
"I've never done this before. I'm nervous," she said.
When asked why he wanted to take part is such an extreme challenge, Miller said he wasn't sure.
"I'm not sure. I guess I'm just a little goofy," he said.
But for those experienced plungers, having done it before doesn't stop the nerves. It only amplifies them.
"It's worse when you know what to expect," said Denise Dieter, who was dressed as queen of the plunge.
Marcus Kohl, who has participated in a similar event in Harrisburg, agreed.
"Knowing how ridiculous it's going to be is worse," he said while trying to get warm next to a fire.
But before anyone took a step into the river, volunteers had to break a hole in the ice as it was completely frozen over. John Engel, treasurer of South Williamsport Little League, said the ice was about 4 inches thick Friday night when he was breaking it up. It again needed to be broken up Saturday morning as another inch had formed.
"I got a decent hole (cut in the ice). There's already a thin layer there from this morning," Engel said.
Between the two days, Engel estimated it took about three hours to break up the ice. And with snow the day before, Engel thinks the conditions attracted more people than it discouraged.
"It's a true polar bear plunge now," he said. "The only thing we need is a polar bear."
And participants enjoyed their time in the water.
"It's fun. It's exhilarating," said Samantha Kneedler, who went in with her fiance Brent Wheeland.
Kohl, who donned a speedo for his plunge, said the less clothes, the better. Kneedler agreed saying afterwards you don't want to drag wet clothes around.
And among the hesitant, experienced and surprised were Chris Young, Scott Kitner and Brent Winder, or Montgomery. Covered by nothing but superhero underwear and masks, the three said they were "Freezin' for a reason."
"Go big or go home," Winder said.
Young said when they heard about the event and what the money was going towards, they wanted to participate. Originally, Winder said, they were going to dress as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, but then decided on Superman, Batman and Iron Man.
And while most said it was cold after getting out, the superhero group said, "It wasn't bad."
"This definitely started a tradition," Winder said.
As for Miller, he was glad it was over, but isn't ruling out a return to the icy waters.
"If I'm healthy, I might do it again next year," he said.


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|Unique Auxin Regulation Mechanism Discovered
The plant hormone auxin regulates many plant growth and development processes, including shoot growth, root branching, fruit ripening, tropisms, and flowering. But how such a simple molecule elicits such a variety of cellular responses has been a mystery. An important breakthrough came in 2005, wh en a conserved plant protein known as TIR1 (part of a protein destruction machinery system) was identified as a receptor for auxin. Now, an international group of scientists, using data collected at ALS Beamlines 5.0.2, 8.2.1, and 8.2.2, has taken a further step in unraveling the auxin mystery through a series of protein crystallographic studies that elucidate the atomic details of how auxin is sensed by and in turn activates its receptor. Their results reveal a surprising role for the plant hormone as a "molecular glue" that brings two proteins together to accelerate protein destruction. Because this protein degradation system is conserved from plants to humans, these results can be used in drug development for the treatment of human diseases such as cancer.
Auxin's receptor, TIR1, belongs to a large family of F-box proteins, which function as part of a protein destruction machinery in the ubiquitin–proteasome system. Specifically, TIR1 promotes the labeling of protein substrates with a tag called ubiquitin so that they will be recognized and degraded by the cellular protein disposal apparatus—proteasome. It was found that auxin is sensed by TIR1 and in turn helps TIR1 recruit a specific family of protein targets. But how does such a simple small molecule bring together two proteins that are thousands of times bigger?
To answer this question, the researchers first crystallized TIR1 together with a small adaptor protein called ASK1. Next, using the ALS beamlines, they collected x-ray diffraction data at high resolution and created an atomic 3D-model of the protein complex. The crystal structure of TIR1-ASK1 shows that the two-protein complex adopts a mushroom-like shape, with ASK1 and a part of TIR1 forming the stem and the rest of TIR1 forming the cap. By soaking the auxin compound and a peptide of the substrate protein with the crystals, the researchers also determined the quadruple structure of TIR1-ASK1 together with auxin and the substrate: auxin and the substrate bind to a single surface pocket near the center of the mushroom "cap" of TIR1, sandwiching auxin between the two proteins. Auxin's presence is important to the binding of the proteins because it fills up a void space in the hydrophobic protein–protein interface, which is otherwise energetically unfavorable. Unlike many known hormones, which regulate receptors by changing their shapes, auxin instead "glues" the two proteins together. This unexpected mechanism reveals a novel paradigm of hormone action.
Another surprising finding is a previously unknown small molecule—inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6)—which is bound to the core of the auxin receptor. The IP6 molecule is surrounded by a dozen positively charged amino acids, which lock IP6 up in the center of TIR1. Most of these amino acids are strictly conserved among the TIR1 proteins from different plants, suggesting an essential role of IP6 binding in TIR1's function. Its presence in the auxin receptor indicates a previously unrecognized role in plant hormone signaling.
Understanding how auxin works at the atomic level is not only important to agricultural economy—most herbicides are auxin analogues— but is also invaluable to biomedical sciences. The protein destruction machinery regulated by auxin is conserved from plants to humans. By revealing how auxin regulates the plant ubiquitin-proteasome system, the research team hopes to translate its findings to the development of therapeutic compounds targeting the corresponding human system. This surprising mechanism of auxin action also suggests that it is possible to use small molecules to rescue defective protein–protein interactions occurring in human diseases. Such a concept opens a new window in drug development.
Research conducted by: X. Tan, C. Zheng, and N. Zheng (University of Washington at Seattle), L.I.A. Calderon-Villalobos and M. Estelle (Indiana University at Bloomington), M. Sharon and C. Robinson (Cambridge University).
Research funding: National Institute of Medicine, Pew Scholar Program, National Science Foundation, and U.S. Department of Energy. Operation of the ALS is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES).
Publication about this research: X. Tan, L.I.A. Calderon-Villalobos, M. Sharon, C. Zheng, C.V. Robinson, M. Estelle, and N. Zheng, "Mechanism of auxin perception by the TIR1 ubiquitin ligase," Nature 446, 640 (2007).


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"I know no safe depositary of the ultimate powers of the society but the people themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education." -Thomas Jefferson, 1820.
We've been hearing from the presidential candidates for nearly two years now. And, while most of us are getting tired of all the pre-election rhetoric, mudslinging and sign-waving, it's time to hear from the candidates who probably more directly affect your life - our local candidates.
The Morning Journal and our news partners at WKBN Channel 27 FirstNews/Fox 17/62 are once again teaming up to try to inform the electorate. To help you learn more about the candidates who want to represent us on the national, state and county level, we are sponsoring our annual Candidates' Forum Wednesday in the auditorium of Lisbon's David Anderson High School.
Our event will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. and will feature candidates for Congress, state representative, state senator, county commissioner, county treasurer, county recorder and county sheriff.
Those candidates who have indicated that they will be attending are: Charlie Wilson, Congress; Nick Barborak and Craig Newbold, state representative; Linda Bolon and Eldena Gearhart, treasurer; Theresa Bosel and Brenda Dickey Myers, recorder; John Wargo, Tim Weigle and John Payne, county commissioner Jan. 2 term; Joe Csonka and Jim Hoppel, Jan. 3 term; and John Soldano and Ray Stone, sheriff.
These forums give voters an up-close and personal view of the candidates and how the office seekers respond to questions about the issues they'll be facing should they be elected. Unlike the campaign ads and literature which provide only a favorable view of the candidate, these forums reveal how the candidates respond to the important, and sometimes controversial questions. So, if you're really concerned about being an educated voter, read our special election preview edition in Monday's newspaper and don't miss our forum on Wednesday.
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Measure J will appear on your November ballots in the guise of putting Truckee first by improving arts and recreation. In fact, Measure J increases local bonded indebtedness by more than $8 million and must be repaid by yet another special assessment on property owners in the local recreation and parks district in Nevada and Placer counties. This a perk for the few paid for by everyone. And this is no role for government.
When I wrote the argument against educational funding levies contained in Measure A in the March 2011 election, a measure that barely but successfully passed, it was no assault on education. Instead, it was intended to — and did — shine a spotlight on the questionable accountability and effectiveness of the then-current TTUSD administration, since replaced. Once agreements for measurable outcomes were in place with school district administration, it was easy to support Measure A, as I did.
Like infrastructure and public safety, education is a central role of government. Discretionary spending on performing arts centers and pools is not.
The proponents of Measure J are impassioned in their cause, laudable but fiscally suspect. If the need and demand for these facilities is so great, why wouldn't the proponents seek investor funds for a private facility to be paid for over time with user fees? Why ask thousands of property owners to support what is essentially the facilities' limited benefit for a few?
At last count there were 95 local and county tax increase measures scheduled to appear on November 2012 ballots throughout California, excluding proposed statewide tax hikes (National Taxpayers Union, ntu.org), Measure J among them.
For voters, these incessant assaults on your wallet will only stop when you choose to make them stop. A "no" vote on Measure J is a good place to start.
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Tracy Gordon approaches the finish line of the the Moo Cow Mini Marathon at Fair Park on Saturday, July 20, 2013.
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... and other Monday musings
Yes- my dogs wear diapers and that is the only reason they still live under our roof- otherwise they were doomed for the pound last week- the doggie diapers have saved them! No more "marking" and peeing on our furniture, and they're not even trying to take the diapers off surprisingly… it's a good thing.
Lessons I learned this weekend:
1. It's OK to throw caution to the wind and let the kids play in the play place at Burger King. I prayed that they will not be infected with some weird play place disease. As a family we ate lunch and had a great time, and oddly enough we had the place to ourselves almost the entire time. (Maybe the other parents know something I don't?) Seriously, the place was very clean and we did go a little later than normal lunch-time, so I am guessing & hoping that's it…
2. When getting ready for church and you're late- (hey- myself, 3 kids, & a husband to wake, feed, & get ready in the morning—if you have it figured out please drop me a line) -it makes no sense to have an attitude when other adults in the house are dragging behind and you have to be on-time for nursery duty… I had a bit of a bad attitude and it didn't pay off one bit- with my hurrying and snippy-ness I ended up dropping an entire bottle of red wine vinegar in the kitchen, shattering it & splattering it all over myself and the rest of the house… not helping us on time at all, and in the end I felt bad and had to say I was sorry about the attitude anyway. Got to church at an OK time (not on-time, but OK) and there were no babies in the nursery yet anyway.
Learned to think of the big picture: rushing like a mad-woman, Mrs. Snippy Snappy to hubby & kids, all just to be a "good" Christian servant and on-time for the nursery? Sometimes our priorities do get a little skewed.
That was my teachable moment in all its vinegary goodness. Have a very happy Monday!


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Why is a gender perspective important when analysing the outcomes of trade policy? A new paper by UNCTAD addresses this question, looking at the experiences of seven developing countries.
The modernization of agriculture and Rwanda's increasing integration into the world's economy can play a catalytic role in rural development and creating jobs for women, experts said at a meeting organized by UNCTAD and the Rwanda's Ministry of Trade and Industry in Kigali, Rwanda on 12 November.
Rwanda is a leading example of the successful integration of gender considerations in a country's legislation and development framework, a new UNCTAD study has found, leading to remarkable advances in the status of Rwandan women and girls.
The potential positive impact of foreign investment on women's empowerment through the creation of formal employment and business linkages is considerable, but the operations of transnational corporations (TNCs) also risk increasing women's vulnerability in the workplace or exacerbating gender inequality, a new UNCTAD report has found.
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I talked to her. It went better then expected.
I just told her that I'm sorry but I can't watch the kids anymore. I'll continue doing what I have been for the next few weeks but once BIL starts new shift he's on his own.
She asked why and I told her it didn't work with our family schedule. She said fine, she'll talk to MIL about watching them and then she got in her van and left.
For the last year I have watched SIL's kids. Monday, Tuesday, Wed I take her ODD to the bus and on Wed I have her YDS all day and her ODD when she gets out of school. 5:30 AM to about 11PM.
She told me the other day that BIL's hours are changing in 3 weeks so "you need to watch the kids on Thursday and Friday and Saturday." Thursday and Fridays will be from 5:30 AM till about 6 PM and Saturdays will be 8-"whenever I get off".
That doesn't work with ODS's therapies or my work schedule.
For BG I was only supposed to be watching her kids for about a month and then it morphed into longer. She doesn't pay me if that matters
I'm calling her tomorrow and letting her know I can't do and I know it's going to turn into a big thing.


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Chris Jennings Leaves White House Health Post
White House health policy official Chris Jennings resigned his post effective immediately, "due to a recent health scare and other serious family considerations," a White House aide said Thursday. He had joined the White House just six months ago.
Mr. Jennings, a Clinton administration veteran who had been running his own health-policy consulting business, was tapped by the Obama administration in the summer to help with the rollout of the federal health law. He joined a team that had been headed by Jeanne Lambrew, a former public affairs and health policy professor.
White House officials were badly stung by the problem-plagued launch of the online insurance exchanges in October, which triggered a series of other 11th-hour policy changes in the ensuing weeks. Mr. Jennings, however, came in for less criticism than his colleagues because of his late addition to the team.
A White House aide confirmed the departure, reported earlier by Reuters and the Washington Post. The aide said the president would still have a "robust health care team" in Ms. Lambrew as well as Phil Schiliro, the former legislative affairs director who rejoined the White House in January.
Mr. Jennings said in a statement released by the White House that it had been "been an honor to help ensure that the promise of affordable, quality health care embodied in this historic law becomes the reality for all Americans. This is the cause of my professional life and I look forward to making continued contributions to that end."
White House chief of staff Denis McDonough also issued a statement. "Chris served the country at a time when he was needed most. He will be deeply missed but we all wish him the best and know that he will continue to be a key player in health care and always a champion for quality affordable health care for all Americans."


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Money magazine's annual list of the best places to live is out. Find out if your city made the cut.
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Assistance League of Sierra Foothills is seeking donations and partners for a program called Operation School Bell, which provides new, warm and appropriate school clothing to children in need throughout El Dorado County.
Organizers collaborate with the El Dorado County Office of Education to identify the schools with the greatest need. The schools select the children to participate in the program based on need and/or family hardship with the input of teachers, counselors, principals and the school homeless liaison.
This program is for children ages 5-17 who in need or homeless schoolchildren in El Dorado County. It has been focusing on the homeless population, which accounts for about 600 people in the county. The total population of children qualifying for federal assistance in El Dorado County school system is about 9,700, or 33 percent of the entire county's school enrollment, according to a press release.
Operation School Bell allocates up to $100 per child toward the purchase of new school clothing and works with the local Kmart to organize a series of shopping days for children and their parent/guardian. The next round of shopping days will take place in spring. South Lake Tahoe schools have the highest percent of total students receiving federal assistance. Of all the school districts the program supports, the highest attendance for its events comes from South Lake Tahoe.
Organizers believe that by giving these children new, warm and appropriate school clothing that it gives them a better chance of being accepted and developing a strong sense of self-esteem, encourages them to attend and stay in school and improves illiteracy.
For information or to make a donation, visit www.sierrafoothills.assistanceleague.org.


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"Miley is still upset with Liam," a source told PEOPLE on Friday after the 20-year-old star stepped out sans engagement ring. "She took the ring off to make him mad."
But, says the source, "It doesn't mean that they have split. Miley says they are still together."
Given the recent ups and downs, "Liam did fly home [to Australia on March 1] so they could have a break," the source adds, noting that he has been spending time with his brother Chris, with whom he is very close.
And while he is about 14,500 miles away, Cyrus is hanging in L.A. and was photographed out Thursday night with longtime pal, Paul Khoury.
Problems between the engaged pair became apparent at the end of February, when rumors flew that Hemsworth, 23, was overly friendly with January Jones at a party – and then spotted sharing a ride.
But an insider counters that the two have been longtime friends: "[They] used to go clubbing together in L.A. They have been friends for a while," says insider.
Earlier this week, Miley was "upset and angry about the cheating rumors," according to the source. Still, the problems don't stem solely from infidelity buzz.
"Miley is crazy about Liam, but sometimes doesn't treat him great," the source said at the time. "She likes things her way and tends to play games. Liam is also a strong person and that's why they often butt heads."


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on January 25, 2013 - 1:00 AM
When Geoffrey Zakarian, the "Iron Chef" and Food Network star, goes out to eat in Lewiston, he likes to stop by Carmelo's.
That's because of sophisticated, ingredient-focused dishes such as Smoked Beef Tongue Tonnato ($9), a spin on the classic Italian appetizer of thinly sliced poached veal topped with a tuna mayonnaise.
Instead of veal, locally raised beef tongue is cooked for 12 hours in salt and pork fat, then cooled, hot-smoked over hickory chips and sliced thin. Chef-owner Carmelo Raimondi knows the word makes lots of people cringe, but tongue is tasty. "It you didn't know it was tongue you'd think it was especially silky, rich beef," he said. "You get that luxurious mouth feel. It's not like 'Ugh, this is organ meat.' "
It's topped with a sauce of tuna poached in extra-virgin olive oil, then made into a loose aioli with capers and gherkins. "It's like a really expensive tuna fish salad," Raimondi said.
Then there are pickled mushrooms, celery heart and peppadew peppers. The celery heart adds freshness and a bitter note, and a touch of heat plus a flash of red comes from the peppadew peppers. "It's heavy, with the beef and mayonnaise, otherwise, so it brightens up the dish a bit, gives it that celery umami," he said.
With the smokiness of the tongue, the chef said, "it's like a surf and turf kind of thing."
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LOCKPORT – The attorney for Tyler S. Best, the Buffalo man accused of helping dispose of the corpse of a 5-year-old girl in a Niagara Falls garbage tote, said Thursday he will seek to have Best tried separately from the girl's alleged killer.
Best, 18, of Barnard Street, is charged with a felony count of tampering with physical evidence for allegedly helping John S. Freeman Jr. throw away the body of Isabella S. Tennant, the Cheektowaga girl who was allegedly strangled in her great-grandparents' Niagara Falls home Aug. 26.
Freeman, 17, of Sixth Street, Niagara Falls, who is charged with second-degree murder, had been baby-sitting the girl, police said. Best went to Police Headquarters the next day and told them where to find the body.
He and Best are scheduled to be tried jointly April 15, but Best's attorney, James J. Faso Jr., said he will file a severance motion. Niagara County Judge Matthew J. Murphy III said he will rule on the request by March 7.
Best's statements are admissible in full, since a police videotape of the interview showed him under no duress as he freely shared his role in the disposal of the girl's body and gave "a detailed description of where to find it," Murphy ruled Thursday.


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When two people text eachother through their cellphones, saying dirty things. Similar to online sex, but through texting instead.
"Me and Josh were sextexting for so long last night. It made me so horny."
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when your having sex and texting at the same time but your partner doesnt know you're texting because your THAT good at it.
I was sextexting my friend because the guy i was hookin up with was boring me.
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Deputies found a 64-year-old woman shot dead in her home in Ocala on Sunday morning.
A neighbor called authorities to report the death of Carolyn Wagner at 4802 SW 1st Avenue about 10:30 a.m.
Detectives are calling the death a homicide and are asking anyone with information about the shooting or Wagner's activities in the past few days to call police at 352-369-6845 or Crime Stoppers at 352-368-7867.
The Ocala Star Banner reports neighbors in the upscale subdivision became suspicious after seeing three days of newspapers pile up at Wagner's home.
Anyone with information could be eligible for a $5,000 reward.