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Welcome to the official site of Indiana State Senate District 48. State Senator Lindel Hume represents the district in the Indiana General Assembly. Senate District 48 encompasses portions of Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Pike, Spencer and Warrick Counties.
Nov. 19, 2013: The 118th General Assembly convenes for Organization Day.
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Two fifths of UK adults now own a smartphone, with the same proportion saying their phone is the most important device for accessing the internet.
Two fifths of UK adults now own a smartphone, with the same proportion saying their phone is the most important device for accessing the internet.
Two fifths of UK adults now own a smartphone, with the same proportion saying their phone is the most important device for accessing the internet.
The average Briton now sends 50 texts per week
The average cost of making a mobile voice call fell to broadly the same level as a fixed line call in 2011.
For the first time, over half (52%) of all call volumes were made from a mobile phone.
The total number of fixed broadband connections passed 20 million for the first time in 2011, with over 5 million mobile broadband connections.
Total UK telecoms revenues fell by 1.9% in 2011 to 39.7bn, driven by a fall in wholesale revenues.
Household fibre-to-the-cabinet broadband availability in Scotland was the lowest among the UK nations in March 2012, at 10%. This was 21 percentage points lower than the UK average (31%).
Forty-two per cent of homes in Scotland had superfast broadband services available to them by March 2012. This was the second lowest proportion across the UK nations after Wales (34%).
Some 68% of Scottish premises have mobile coverage from every 3G operator, higher than both Wales (52.4%) and Northern Ireland (55.9%) but lower than the UK average.
Over one-quarter (28%) of the geographical area of Scotland has no 2G mobile coverage from any operator, which is the highest of the four nations.
However, by premises, 99.2% of Scottish homes are served by at least one 2G operator.
In March 2012 Wales had the lowest household availability of superfast broadband services (34%) across the UK nations.
This was because household cable broadband availability (23%) was the lowest among the UK nations and fibre-to-the-cabinet availability (17%) was the second lowest after Scotland.
In the first three months of 2012, 39% of adults in Wales said that they accessed the internet using a mobile handset - 14 percentage points higher than a year previously and in line with the UK average.
Smartphone take-up increased by 13 percentage points to 39% of mobile users over the same period
In the first three months of 2012, 20% of homes in Wales were mobile-only, five percentage points higher than the UK average of 15%.
Some 93% use a mobile phone, of which 34% own a smartphone.
Nineteen per cent of homes in Northern Ireland are mobile-only, slghtly higher than the UK average of 15%.
Over one third (35%) of adults are also accessing the internet with their mobile phones.
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The UK consumed the most mobile data per connection. 424MB of data was downloaded per mobile connection in 2011: more than in any of the other comparator countries.
The UK is one of the leaders in text messaging among our comparator countries. The average person sent 199 SMS messages per month in 2011, up 17% compared with 2010. Young women are leading the increase, which is fuelled by consumers apparently switching from voice to SMS for convenience and ease.
Fixed voice revenues fell in all our comparator countries in 2011. Across all 17 comparator countries, fixed voice revenues fell by an average of 7.3% in 2011, a slight increase on the 7.1% average in 2010. Fixed voice revenues fell by 5.2% in the UK during the year, a higher rate that the 3.3% average in the five years to 2011.
Fixed voice call volumes fell in all of the comparator countries for which figures were available in 2011, except France. Growth in the fixed voice market in France was largely a result of high take-up of managed VoIP services. In the UK, fixed voice call volumes fell by 10.0% in 2011, the fourth largest decline among our comparator countries.
Five per cent of UK broadband connections were superfast at the end of 2011. The proportion of connections classed as being superfast (i.e. with a headline speed of 30Mbit/s or more) ranged from 0% (to the nearest percentage point) in Ireland to 22% in the Netherlands at the end of 2011. Poland and the UK had the lowest fixed broadband revenue per person in 2011.
Mobile voice call volumes fell by 1.1% in the UK between 2010 and 2011; from 125 million minutes to 124 million; the first annual fall. Japan was the only other country to witness a decline in 2011, with mobile voice volumes falling from 147 million minutes to 145 million.


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I figured I'd create this thread for the benefit of those of who could not see the game. Apologies to the mods if this belongs in the GDT.
First off: the Pens' broadcast team was atrocious. Paul Steigerwald couldn't even remember the names of some of his own team's players---Olli Jokinen plays for the Penguins in his world---and botched the pronunciation of others; apparently the Wings have a player named Agleketer. Meanwhile, Bob Errey couldn't even properly recall his own time with the Red Wings; he reminisced about how the Wings racked up 62 wins only to suffer a heartbreaking loss to the Devils. Needless to say, the two of them were also biased in typically inveterate fashion; they are collectively known rightly as one of the most homerish duos in the league. To their minor credit, they did lavish some praise on certain Red Wings.
General impressions: the PK was very good; the PP was not so great, but then there were a lot of rookies playing on it; after the Wings scored their fourth goal, the top line didn't see much playtime even when Crosby was on the ice, Babcock instead opting to give the youngsters more time on the ice. Generally a good effort; the first period went the way of the Penguins, but the Wings dominated the 2nd and 3rd frames.
Now to the players:
Abdelkader: Meh. He battled in the corners and did some dirty work in the crease, but his biggest contribution was making little Sid unhappy. The two were jawing at each other all game. Aside from this, Abdelkader was not particularly noticeable; then again, the top line got less and less time as the time went on---particularly after the Wings went up 4-1---and so he really didn't get much time to show anything.
Almquist: Wow. Though small and not particularly good on defense, this guy's offensive instincts and hockey IQ are as high as advertised. On both of his goals, he picked the correct time to shoot the puck and picked the correct place to shoot it. If he does as well in the AHL, it'll be silly to let him go (he'll be out of minor league options); if so, he might get Quincey's spot after this season.
Andersson: Good enough. His skating has improved, and he plays as hard as we've become accustomed to. Unfortunately, at even strength he was handcuffed by his association with Cleary and Samuelsson. He did well enough on the PK.
Cleary: Sad. He was totally unremarkable. I can only hope that he was simply not trying, because his play on the PK appeared totally lackadaisical. If that's the case, then this was an extremely poor showing after what the management went through for him to maintain his spot on the team. I don't recall him being used on the power play. He might have been there. I don't remember.
Datsyuk: Typically brilliant, though he was not trying very hard; this was, needless to say, not really a big deal given that this is the preseason and he is an established superstar. That said, he stickhandled wonderfully, defended ably, and scored a beautiful goal. Some of the Pens' prospects seemed spellbound by his play.
DeKeyser: Excellent. He was functionally the Wings' #1 defenseman, playing excellently on defense and ably on offense; indeed, he ended up on a breakway at one point and the Pens had to haul him down to stop him (sadly, there was no penalty shot). He did well with Kindl, and was substantially better than either Smith or Quincey.
Evans: Steady but unspectacular. He's an AHL-caliber defenseman.
Ferraro: Impressive, if not flashy. While small, he's feisty, hard on the puck, and full of effort. He's got a right-handed shot---rare for the Red Wings---and has decent offensive instincts. He certainly seems to be better than Emmerton. Look for him to replace the latter next season.
Glendening: A basic grinder. Good on the PK, good speed, good effort, but ultimately unremarkable. While he performed decently in his first NHL game, he doesn't appear to be anything special. He'll be a decent call-up option in a pinch, but he's got to improve if he's going to have any sort of career in the big league.
Howard: Very good. He made some good saves while being bombarded by the Penguins early on, and let in only one goal on 16 or so shots in the first two periods.
Jarnkrok: Clearly unready for NHL action. This was his first NHL action, but he's currently too small and too inexperienced to really make an impact of any kind. This was his first NHL action. That's natural, as he doesn't even have any AHL experience yet.
Kind: Very nice. He seems to have made significant progress in his two notable problem areas: defense and confidence. He laid down a nice hit, too. As with DeKeyser, he played substantially better than Quincey or Smith. Look for he and DeKeyser to make up the 2nd pairing this season.
Mantha: Like Jarnkrok, he's simply not ready. He looked alright in his first few shifts, and then disappeared. It was obvious that he was dying to take some shots, but right now he just doesn't have the experience to find the sweet spots in the offensive zone yet, and he was easily shut down by the Penguins.
Mrazek: Steady. Barring a catastrophe, he'll be with the Wings in 2014-2015 (obviously).
Quincey: Not very good. He did a passable---but only passable---job on defense and took a few shots, all of which missed the net.
Samuelsson: Gah. He was terrible on the power play and invisible at even strength. Babcock seems to have agreed with this assessment, as Samuelsson's playtime in the 2nd and 3rd periods decreased while that of the other bottom-sixers increased.
Smith: Worrisome. He showed no improvement over last season. Unfortunately, he was also paired with Quincey yet again. Not good.
Tatar: Quite good. He drove to the net to score the first goal of the game, and throughout the game exhibited his excellent stickhandling skills and willingness to go to the tough areas. Steigerwald and Errey seemed certain that he'll be on the roster this season.
Tootoo: Invisible. He was simply an unnecessary piece of the roster, though admittedly he did not receive much playtime and is probably aware that barring a miracle, he won't be on the roster in three weeks regardless of what he does.
Zetterberg: Good enough, though, like Datsyuk, he was obviously not putting forth maximum effort. As with Datsyuk, this was not a big deal.
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Altoona made the WPIAL Class AAAA football playoffs last season and finished 4-6 despite dropping four of its first five games.
The game that started the Mountain Lions' turnaround was a 17-14 win over Hempfield to snap a four-game losing streak, and Coach John Franco is hoping history repeats itself when the 1-4 Lions visit Greensburg to take on the Spartans tonight in Foothills Conference action.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
"It's funny. I think we're so much further ahead [of last year] in so many areas, except for points, and [even] that isn't that big of a difference. But the competition is so much better," Franco said. "I think we have played better in every phase of the game except for offense.
"You can't always measure in wins and losses. I definitely think we're further ahead."
The Lions will need to be. Hempfield is 3-2 after a six-point loss at undefeated Gateway. The Spartans only other setback was in the first game to McKeesport, and they handed the 2-1 Kiski Area a 27-0 defeat two weeks ago.
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Game: Altoona Mountain Lions (1-4) vs. Hempfield Spartans (3-2)
Where: Spartan Stadium, Greensburg
When: Tonight, 7:30 p.m.
The coaches: Altoona - John Franco (235-92-2, 28th year); Hempfield - Rich Bowen (110-101-1, 21st year)
Series record: Altoona, 1-0 (first met in 2012)
Last meeting: Altoona, 17-14 (Oct. 5, 2012)
"They are a speed team. They probably have the best running back that we've seen all year, Joey DeFloria. We've seen Gateway and McKeesport, and neither have a back as good as him. He's just at another level," Franco said. "He returns punts for touchdowns. He returns kickoffs for touchdowns. He'll run the ball. He'll catch the ball. He does it all."
The 6-foot-10, 195-pound DeFloria is the fifth-leading rusher in the WPIAL this season, rolling up 797 yards on 109 carries. He also paces the team in receptions and receiving yardage and has gotten into the end zone nine times.
Altoona won last year's contest at Mansion Park by holding the Spartans to 9 yards on the ground, but DeFloria missed that game with an injury.
If opposing teams load up to stop DeFloria, 6-4, 210-pound quarterback Tyler George can hurt you. He's completed more than half his passes for 359 yards and run for an additional 289.
It will present a big challenge for the Altoona defense, which has been the Lions' strongpoint in the first half of the season. Even in allowing more than 300 yards rushing to McKeesport last week, Franco had praise for the group.
"We hit people really well. We were flying to the ball. When you look at what they did, they scored on a 21-yard drive when they blocked a punt, they scored on an 8-yard drive off a punt return, and they scored off a 10-yard drive when we fumbled," Franco said. "All their first-half points came off of two turnovers and a return."
Last year was the first time Hempfield made the playoffs in four years and only the Spartans' third postseason appearance in 15 years.
"We thought we'd be a pretty decent team. We had some pretty good kids coming back," Hempfield coach Rich Bowen said. "Obviously, we'd like to be 5-0, but we think we're playing some pretty good football. We lost to two pretty good football teams, and those were games we could have won."
The Spartans were 3-2 when they came to Altoona in 2012, though. Bowen hopes his players remember and learned from that night.
"Altoona, they don't beat themselves, just like last year," Bowen said. "They don't turn the ball over much. They're going to keep pounding the ball at you. They've got a good athlete at quarterback [Eli Mencer], a good, strong big running back [Kevin Givens], and they're just going to come at you."
The Lions will have to make some adjustments with the blocking for Givens and Mencer this week because linemen Jake Scheinberg and Marcus Novosel both were hurt last week. Franco said Scheinberg definitely was out for at least two weeks.
Sophomores Brandon Murtiff and Troy Livermore filled in last game, but they are 30-50 pounds lighter than the players for whom they were coming in.
"Those two kids are pretty small, but they're as tough as they come. They gave every ounce of themselves," Franco said. "Probably the weakest part of our team is depth along the line."
If Altoona hopes to make it back to the playoffs this season, the Lions have to start winning soon. Franco, though, says that cannot be the focus.
"We're not even at the stage where we can look at it. We still have so much work to do teaching the system, getting them to play the way we want them to play," Franco said. "We're not there yet.


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Well, there are some lively group dances in the first act..I can see how it could not only work well , but be a standout.
KKonas, thanks for the information and the discussion of tango.
As for Giselle being relevant to polka, I'm not familiar with the entire score of the ballet, but most full-length ballets of that period, and lots of operas as well, have a "village dance" scene somewhere near the beginning, featuring the corps de ballet, before the sylphs/ghosts/wilis/enchanted swans appear, and there may be some polka-rhythm music like that in Giselle. Even Swan Lake has something like that tucked in somewhere, as I recall. Coppelia certainly does.
Yes, there's a village dance in Giselle, but it doesn't sound that polka-ish to me...but I bet it will meet the rhythm specs when we finally get to seeing it.
If you read a lot of the bios of skaters, often they started skating because some doctor recommended it-for respiratory issues, or other reasons.
(not Charlie, though. But he's always had asthma AFAIK)
They have such an exciting and dynamic presence on the ice I wish that they would come up with fresher musical choices and program concepts for their FDs.
Oddly enough they seem to be more creative or at least come up with better program concepts in their SD selections. It's almost like the boundaries in the set theme frees them up to pick something that the rest of the pack aren't skating to.
But due to how confident they sound I'm sure the program will be a strong one and skated with attack and drama. I just wish they had used this year to try something different- they probably will do traditional/classical again next year since it's the Olympic year and they won't want to take any chances.
I'm actually excited to see these programs. They sound the most excited they've been for a while
The most important thing is that the skaters be excited about their own programs..only secondarily that judges and fans be excited...that was what Funny Face had going for it for Virtue & Moir. Tessa & Scott were excited it about it.
Sometimes that's what really matters most.
KKonas, that's exactly where I'm at with it.
Icenetwork has now reported on the videoconference.
At some point, they will put up video or audio of it, if things are like last year.
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They verify that they are using the first act of Giselle for the SD."It's music Charlie and I have loved for years and years, and we've always wanted to skate to," she said in an interview last month. "We've always had a special place in our hearts for it. Marina [Zoueva] said this was the year, and we jumped at it ... It has depth we haven't reached in the past. I'm thrilled to hear it played in our rink.
"Almost all of our elements are totally fresh for this program, and we've worked to make sure [those elements] are part of the story and evoke the feelings of the music."
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Well, those won't surface as a video, likely.
AFAIR, do they ever do anything but fluff stuff from champs camp?


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OAKLAND MILLS The Oakland Mills Evangelical Methodist Church is coming alive with ideas to embrace teenagers in the area.
The church's youth pastor, Tim Burdick, is making plans to reach out to young people in the small Juniata County community. Burdick was hired in November of last year. To his knowledge, there has not been a youth pastor on staff at the church in several years.
Burdick's first goal is to hold a bi-weekly event known as "Youth Alive." It will be open to young people ages 11 to 18 at 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday night starting Oct. 4. The gathering will consist of discussion about the Bible, various games and food.
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"Youth Alive" is based on John 10:10 in which Jesus declared, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."
"The youth have so much more life than we do," Burdick said about the energy of teenagers.
He said the church wanted to find a way to help them release that energy and minister to them at the same time. Something as simple as one hour at the church allows Burdick and his wife, April, to make connections with individual teens.
For many years, the church has offered Bible study on Sunday evenings. The current Sunday night Bible study averages less than a dozen teens in attendance. Growth in numbers is not necessarily the goal, he noted. There will be moments of fun and opportunities to chat with friends, but "Youth Alive" is about spiritual growth.
In order to be like Jesus and know God, the teens need to understand the Bible. Burdick discovered through the Bible studies that several teenagers "do not understand simple Bible stories."
"Our outlook is for them to have something to plug into socially and let it be something they can grow from too," Burdick said.
Burdick, who had eight years of ministry experience before coming to the area last fall, including youth ministry in another part of the state, said teens today need to know whom they can trust.
"They need to see how you react to things," he explained, to know if Christian adults are genuine in what they model.
"They need to see Jesus in your life. He didn't blow up at people when things went wrong. You have to let them see how you handle situations," Burdick said.
The Oakland Mills youth ministry wants to help kids find fun in faith as well as connect them with older generations.
The church is hosting a hayride event for the entire community starting at 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at the church. All ages are invited.
For more information about the church and its programs, visit www.oaklandmillsem.org.


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A horrible, snaggle toothed, slimy faggot attention whore; has a shit ton of vids on youtube that no one should ever watch. All he does in these videos is bitch and moan about random shit.
The dude actually thinks he's a woman.
The dude actually thinks he's a woman.
The dude has a video on youtube right now in which he actually cries thru the whole thing about people making fun of Britney's comeback on the VMAs. Get a life.
Chris Crocker was on the front page of Ebaum's World? Why are you encouraging him?
Every time I see Chris Crocker, I want to vomit.
Chris Crocker was on the front page of Ebaum's World? Why are you encouraging him?
Every time I see Chris Crocker, I want to vomit.
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Chris Crocker: "Anyone who has a problem with her, you deal with me!"
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Chris Crocker is a youtube celebrifag...literally. He is a drag queen and claims to be the queen of ghetto. He became famous after his video on youtube called "Leave Britney Alone!" was released, where he defends Britney Spears from everyone's disgust towards her performance at the MTV VMA's 2007. He begins to cry during the taping of the video and claims to be authentic, though very questionable. He has appeared on the talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live where he furthers his arguement. He has become a youtube hit, spawning many parodies of the video.
Chris Crocker: "ALL YOU PEOPLE WANT IS MOAR MOAR MOAR MOAR MOAR!!!"
Person: "what the hell are you?"
Person: "what the hell are you?"
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a flamingly gay teenage boy who honestly thinks he's a woman and who came into the public's eyes, unfortunately, via his infamous and unintentionally hilarious "leave britney alone!" youtube video in which he throws the most homosexual temper tantrum i've ever seen about people giving britney spears her well-deserved criticism. the awesome irony of this is that the kid doesn't even realize britney spears more than likely doesn't give a flying fuck about him and possibly even views him as a potential psychotic murder-suicide attempt. although the death of either would bring tears of happiness to millions worldwide.
chris crocker filmed himself making out with his brother in one of his videos and said "who cares about 9/11?" in another.
chris crocker is now famous for the same reasons people stop to stare at a car accident.
chris crocker is an embarrassment to britney spears fans (all 3 of them), to america, and to humanity in general.
chris crocker is now famous for the same reasons people stop to stare at a car accident.
chris crocker is an embarrassment to britney spears fans (all 3 of them), to america, and to humanity in general.
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A sad excuse for a celebrity giving Homosexuality a bad image.
Chris Crocker: I am gay!
Reality: No, theres a HUGE difference between you and gay people.
Reality: No, theres a HUGE difference between you and gay people.
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An attention whoring cross dresser with a habit of creating annoying videos of himself and posting them on Youtube. In 2007 he posted his infamous "Leave Britney Alone!" in a pure example of whoring himself out to get attention.
I want to get on TV, I should cry like Chris Crocker
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Gay teenage video blogger from Tennessee. Famous for his "Leave Britney Alone" video on Myspace and YouTube. Since the video, he has been seen on shows like TRL, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Maury, and FOX News. There are rumors that he's getting his own TV show soon.
Chris Crocker thinks his video blogs are so profound, but they're unoriginal and superficial and if you disagree with him he'll call you a homophobe.
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stupid white girl; especially skanks and hoes that like to take it up the butt, as they do they clap and scream for joy they also have jiggly arms and thighs that are also used to clap fuck.
Yo man your girlfriend is an ass clapper.... last night the people next door thought we were having a party because of all the clapping
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Poor Grandma May is having a hard time keeping her lights on. Her assclapper is not agreeing with the chili.
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pants worn by a male that are tight as hell around the ass region
Check out our professor's ass clappers.
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Quite simply... a person... who claps ass's... with his face...a douche bag so to speak.
"Jimmy is an ass clapper, he claps ass's, with his face""So a Douche bag?""Yeah there you go".
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Did you get a flu shot or are planning on getting one?
Yep, burocrats never partake in anything that the common villagers are stuck with. Such as SS, Medicare, waiting until you're nearly dead before getting any of your money back, etc.
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WatchDog...so you're saying it's the flu that is making the senate do nothing? Wow, I never thought about that.
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Mtlhead, 79% of congress didn't get a flu shot last year, what does that tell you?
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Nope, never have and never will...God gave me my body and my immune system and I think I will keep it intact!
Probably why I have never had the flu.
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Maybe I'm just paranoid and have seen too many government conspiracy movies, but I won't be putting a serum into my bloodstream that comes from a gov't agency, is generated every year and where the gov't does its best to persuade the whole population that it's in their best interest to always remember to get their "shot."
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TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The California Community Colleges and the California State University have launched a new website that provides comprehensive information about the new Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T/AS-T) pathway that lets students earn an associate degree and a bachelor's degree, with no wasted units. The website, ADegreeWithAGuarantee.com, is the ultimate resource for students and parents to learn about the Associate Degree for Transfer.
Sierra College currently offers 10 Associate Degrees for Transfer.
"An Associate Degree for Transfer will ease the transfer process for California community college students to transfer to a CSU campus and ADegreeWithAGurantee.com is the best place for students and parents to get information about this exciting new program," said Acting California Community Colleges Chancellor Erik Skinner.-
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The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, Padilla) became law in 2010 and requires the California Community Colleges and California State University to collaborate on the creation of AA-T and AS-T degrees. Upon earning these degrees, students will be guaranteed admission to a California State University campus with junior standing. While not guaranteed admission to their campus of choice, students will be given priority consideration for admission to a California State University campus that offers a program that has been designated as "similar" by California State University.
Once enrolled at California State University campus, students will be able to complete a bachelor of arts or science degree with no more than 60 additional units.
Sierra College offers the following Associate Degrees for Transfer: Art history for transfer, communication studies for transfer, early childhood education for transfer, English for transfer, geology for transfer, history for transfer, mathematics for transfer, political science for transfer, psychology for transfer and sociology for transfer.
"The associate degree for transfer makes it easy to transfer from Sierra College into the CSU system. In addition to all of the degrees and certificates students can earn or begin on the Tahoe-Truckee campus, now students can also earn their AA-T in psychology or early childhood education without leaving the community," said Kim Bateman, Ph.D., Dean of Sierra College, Tahoe-Truckee. The AA-T reduces the need to take unnecessary courses, thereby shortening the time and cost from community college to a four-year degree.
As noted on the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office web site (californiacommunitycolleges.cccco.edu), even if students do not complete or delay finishing their bachelor's degree, they still have an associate degree and that can significantly increase earning potential and provide the skills sought by employers.
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The moment people are diagnosed with cancer, they must make life-altering treatment decisions, sometimes without completely understanding the implications. Currently, the cancer care structure does not reimburse health care providers for performing the counseling needed to ensure that patients make fully informed decisions. The Planning Actively for Cancer Treatment (PACT) Act of 2013, introduced in the House, will provide Medicare beneficiaries a new service by incentivizing physicians to create a written care plan and to discuss and alter the plan based on shared decisions made with the patient. Click here to email your legislator today!
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Claiming electronic cigarettes "don't work," the music mogul eagerly pulled out a pack of cigarettes to light up after taping an episode of his Fox singing competition on Thursday.
"There are a lot of boring things that happen when you have a baby," Cowell, 54, told reporters with a cheeky smile. "[You have to get rid of] sharp edges, cigarettes, alcohol … then there's [baby-proofing] the toilet. But I'll have a smoking room!"
News broke in July that Cowell was going to be a father with his girlfriend Lauren Silverman, who was still married. At first, the parents-to-be kept their distance from each other, but now they could not look more like a happy couple.
"She is really interested [in The X Factor]. We work on some ideas together and it is good," says Cowell, who has shared kisses and exchanged opinions with Silverman in the audience during tapings of the show. "She really gets into the song choices. She came up for a very good idea for [one of my acts,] Alex & Sierra, which I think they might do next week."
With X Factor ending on Dec. 19 and the baby due in early 2014, Cowell is looking forward to a relaxing three-week vacation in the Caribbean before heading back to work on Britain's Got Talent.
And while he's enjoying the calm before the storm of parenting, that doesn't mean he's not excited to welcome a son with Silverman in the new year.
"I was just texting with [One Direction's] Louis Tomlinson last night because his mom is pregnant and is going to have the baby the same time as Lauren," he said, beaming. "So it's like, who is going to go first? I think I am going to win."


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Option Traders Use (very) Sophisticated Heuristics, Never the Black–Scholes–Merton Formula
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Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization, Vol. 77, No. 2, 2011
Option traders use a heuristically derived pricing formula which they adapt by fudging and changing the tails and skewness by varying one parameter, the standard deviation of a Gaussian. Such formula is popularly called "Black–Scholes–Merton" owing to an attributed eponymous discovery (though changing the standard deviation parameter is in contra- diction with it). However, we have historical evidence that: (1) the said Black, Scholes and Merton did not invent any formula, just found an argument to make a well known (and used) formula compatible with the economics establishment, by removing the "risk" parameter through "dynamic hedging", (2) option traders use (and evidently have used since 1902) sophisticated heuristics and tricks more compatible with the previous versions of the formula of Louis Bachelier and Edward O. Thorp (that allow a broad choice of probability distributions) and removed the risk parameter using put-call parity, (3) option traders did not use the Black–Scholes–Merton formula or similar formulas after 1973 but continued their bottom-up heuristics more robust to the high impact rare event. The paper draws on historical trading methods and 19th and early 20th century references ignored by the finance literature. It is time to stop using the wrong designation for option pricing.
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2014 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games, starting three ... Scored one goal on a single shot ... Picked up a pair of ground balls ... Lone goal came against Oregon (Feb. 10) at the ATC.
2013 (Freshman): Played in 15 games, starting three as a freshman ... Scored the first goal in Stetson lacrosse history ... Scored three goals and added one assist for four total points ... Recorded three ground balls, five draw controls, and one caused turnover ... Earned A-Sun All-Academic honors.
High School: Was a three-year letter winner in lacrosse at South Lyon High School ... Was also a member of both the jazz and marching bands ... Played low attack and center … Helped her team to a pair of KLAA championships … Was an honorable mention All-State selection in 2012 ... Was twice named All-Conference and was also twice named to the National Academic team ... Was active in the PRIDE mentoring program.
Personal: Full name is Melanie Lynn Fredericks … Was born on October 7, 1994, in Southfield, Mich. … Parents are Leisa and Ronald Fredericks … Has one sister, Lilly, and one brother, Jacob … Is a political science/philosophy major and plans to go to law school.
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1920's, A person with ready money, who can always be relied upon to pay the check.
Don't worry about the check, Myrtle, Al is darbs.
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1920's slang word, meaning excellent.
person 1: that movie was so darb!
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1920s slang for something or someone regarded as excellent or remarkable.
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slang term for a cigarette. Preferred vernacular of bogan types.
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(NewsUSA) - Many of our troops returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are still facing a battle -- one against traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Thousands of injured service members and veterans are returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan with hopes of transitioning into successful civilian life.
For many of these individuals, gaps and barriers to health care, job training and employment, housing, recreation and transportation limit their ability to fully participate in family and community life. They are struggling, bound to a system that is itself stressed and often ill-equipped to meet their needs.
TBI is the signature wound of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Department of Defense figures cite that one in every nine American deployed soldiers to Iraq suffers a traumatic brain injury. TBI is caused by exposure to blast waves from explosive devices. Some of the tell-tale signs include: headaches, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, slowness in thinking and communicating, mood changes, ringing in the ears and other symptoms that can significantly disrupt relationships and undermine the potential for successful reintegration into civilian life.
Easter Seals has stepped up to offer help and hope for veterans with TBI. For nearly 90 years, they have been providing and advocating for services that change the lives of people living with disabilities and their families. Easter Seals is the nation's leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental and physical disabilities, mental health issues and other special needs.
With a generous grant from the Ludy Family Foundation, Easter Seals launched the Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury Project. With additional funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Easter Seals is significantly enhancing outreach efforts and augmenting the existing program to reach veterans wherever they live.
The program offers returning veterans with TBI the Posit Science Brain Fitness Program -- an in-home, computer-based cognitive rehabilitation program -- and provides participants and their families with other essential Easter Seals supports and services.


text: February 24, 2013 The Lowcountry Parrothead Club hosted their ninth annual Mardi Crawl along Shem Creek on Saturday. "Crawlers" traveled in groups to each of six participating restaurants - Red's Ice House, RB's Seafood, Vickery's Bar & Grill, Shem Creek Bar & Grill, Water's Edge and Shelter – and enjoyed food and drink specials, interactive games and live entertainment for about an hour at each location before moving on to the next. After they made their way to each spot, they came full circle for the official after-party at Red's, which featured live music from Homemade Wine. Proceeds benefitted the South Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and other local charities.


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SALEM - The Salem school board reinstituted the use of an athletic trainer at varsity sports events Monday, with Superintendent Tom Bratten citing both safety and liability reasons.
The board approved a contract for the 2012-2013 winter sports season with Megan Gustaevel of Alliance, a trained and certified athletic trainer who works for a physical therapy firm and agreed to accept payment of $50 per event.
Bratten explained that the last time the district had a trainer at sporting events was about 10 years ago and the cost then was $18,000 for trainers to be at practices and attend games. In this case, the cost for Gustaevel will be $1,450 for the winter season and the Salem Athletic Boosters have agreed to cover the bill.
Under the agreement, she'll cover varsity events for boys and girls basketball and wrestling. In the event that more than one sport is playing at a time, she'll attend the event with the greatest potential for injury and be on call for the other events.
The district has Dr. Walter Dombrowski on the sidelines for varsity football games, and paramedics at reserve and junior high football games, but hasn't had doctors or medical personnel of any type on the sidelines for other sports.
Bratten recalled there was a scare during a soccer game this fall at Marlington when a Marlington player went down. Dr. Dean Economous of Salem happened to be in the stands and helped out.
"We need medical personnel at all our games," he said.
In other business, Bratten offered thanks to administrators and teachers at Reilly Elementary for their work during an extremely difficult week last week in dealing with the loss of fourth grade student Olivia Thompson, who died Nov. 10 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver. He said their prayers and thoughts continue to go out to her family.
During her report, Reilly Principal Cindy Viscounte said she and the staff wanted to thank the district psychologists and counselors who came to the school during their time of need to help them and to help the students. The group included Lisa Lorubbio, Larry Truzzie, Valerie Sullivan, Jamie Kemats and Tracy Bosheff.
"They were invaluable in getting us through that first day," she said, adding they continued to come back throughout the week.
Bratten and the board, led by board President Brad Myers, thanked interim Treasurer Michael Bichsel for coming to their rescue in August when the person they chose to replace former treasurer Jill Rowe resigned before officially starting. Bichsel had just retired as treasurer at Canton schools and agreed to step in.
Liberty Local Schools Treasurer James Wilson was hired last month to become Salem's new treasurer. He was present for the meeting Monday, which was Bichsel's last meeting, and will begin his duties Dec. 1.
In other personnel matters, the board approved: Reana Johnston, Emaly Munholand and Heidi Wilhelm as substitute teachers; Monica Akerley, Tyler Matthews and Kaitlyn Petrilli as band volunteers; John Miller as assistant fall play supervisor; Justin Hideg as a volunteer for varsity wrestling; Caroline McDermott as a volunteer for boys/girls swimming; Hank Brock as non-football weight room supervisor; Heather Egolf as 2.5 hour cafeteria cashier at Salem High School and Stephanie Stiffler as 2.5 hour cafeteria cashier at Buckeye Elementary.
The donation of an American flag by Patty Colian and family was accepted.
The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Dec. 17 in the high school library.
Mary Ann Greier can be reached at email@example.com


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A couple of weeks ago, I invited readers to submit what they remember as the scariest meal of their lives. I was motivated by my recollection of a platter of jarred black caviar garnished with crackers and maraschino cherries on a buffet at the old Statler Hotel many years ago.
Granted, since that time many other odd ingredient combinations have emerged on the dining scene � some, I suspect, for sheer shock value (lobster with vanilla sauce had its day). But the thought of that ghastly black and red platter still has the power to wake me up at night.
Readers took a different tack, however. They concentrated on more, let's call them "physical" aspects of the dining experience. Some were so off-putting, I didn't include them here. But others were pretty funny. Like this one from Laurie M.:
"My scariest dinner happened in 1969 while traveling around Europe with my sister. We stopped in a beautiful little town called Prien am Chiemsee, where relatives lived. This lovely younger couple took us sailing on the lake, then back to their house for dinner. They were giving us a very special dinner, from their perspective. I walked into the dining room to eat, and at each setting there was a wooden board with a hunk of snake on it. I nearly freaked out.
"It was actually smoked eel. They also served a fresh tomato salad, and I didn't like tomatoes at all. The only thing that saved the dinner for me was a bottle of a white whiskey on the table that everyone kept having shots from throughout dinner. It made for a very memorable evening."
Or this one from Jon M.:
"Several years ago, I met a group of friends at a restaurant in Fredonia. We met for a Friday night fish fry, which to this day is very good. In the back of the restaurant is a �greenhouse' style room overlooking a back parking lot and a neighboring restaurant. After receiving drinks and placing our food orders, we engaged in conversation and waited for our meals. I looked out the window and noticed a busboy from the neighboring restaurant bringing garbage out to a dumpster. At the same time, I saw the transformer box connected to the power lines above the dumpster begin to spark. Luckily, the busboy ran back to the restaurant. Within a few seconds, the transformer exploded.
"I can only imagine what could have happened if the busboy didn't take quick action. Unfortunately, we were unable to eat our fish fry that night as the power was off throughout the block."
But I must admit this one from Penny of Williamsville was my favorite, both a trick and a treat:
"My father, mother, brother, sister and I were on a family vacation traveling across the United States. One night we stopped at a nice-looking restaurant somewhere in the West. Because we were in �beef' country my father ordered his favorite type of steak. When it came he bit into it and was dismayed to discover it was very tough. He complained to the server. A few moments later the following happened:
"A tall, heavy-set man with a white chef's hat and apron came out from the kitchen. He asked what was wrong with the steak. My dad explained it was too tough. The chef looked at him and said, �There's nothing wrong with this steak. Why I could tear it apart with my bare hands!' Then he picked up the steak from my dad's plate and proceeded to try and do it.
"Shocked and unnerved my family did not wait around to see if he succeeded. My parents quickly ushered us out of the restaurant."
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Pasty redux: In last week's column, a reader asked where to find Cornish Pasties � meat-filled, hand-held pastries that originated in the British Isles as a workman's lunch:
"Being of Welsh descent, pasty (or Cornish pasty) is my favorite home cooked meal. ... The ingredients and preparation are very specific to create the wonderful and satisfying taste. For example, the dough must be made with lard and the meat must have a high fat content," reader Cherie Smith wrote.
Many of you emailed about the English Pork Pie Co., 1176 South Park Ave., which has pasties in several varieties like cheese and onion, steak, chicken tikka and egg custard. Take out or eat in.
Time off: I'm taking a short break, but will return in four weeks. Until then � keep eating, keep asking and keep emailing. Bon appetit.


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Help, Thanks, Wow is a funny, candid, simple approch to spiritual practice. Lamott uses her unique brand of humor and wisdom to tell hilarious and often wrenching tales about situations in her own life that have insprired her own prayers and insprired her to encourage others to pray anywhere, anytime and any how. More than a prayer manual Help, Thanks, Wow is a book about getting through life and will inspire readers to think about notions of gratitude, sprituality and faith--all written in Lamott's own particular brand of intelligence, honesty and comedic timing. Think of it--as one reviewer put it--as Cliff notes for spirituality.
Another author who draws on her own experiences as well as intimate conversations with both ordinary and famous figures is Krista Tippett, author of Speaking of Faith. The popular public radio host of the show On Being (formerly known as Speaking of Faith) has written a book about the conversational journey she has taken on her radio show about religion, meaning, ethics and faith. Readers who have enjoyed Tippett's radio show will be interested in her personal background and her own theological journey. For those who are unfamiliar with Tippet's public radio program this book will introduce the reader to all kinds of people from all walks of religious life including theologians, physicists, nuns, monks and philosophers speaking from a variety of perspectives.
My third read alike is Hand Wash Cold: Care Instructions for an Ordinary Life written by Karen Maezen Miller is a "reflection on awareness and finding happiness at the bottom of the laundry basket, the love in the kitchen sink and the peace possible in one's backyard." Beautifully written and simply told this book shares the authors ups and downs including a broken marriage, youthful ambition, self-absorption--then into the steady calm of an "ordinary life." The author is a Zen Buddhist priest but as Miller puts it " I'm not the kind of priest you have pictured in your mind. I'm the kind of priest that looks a lot like you, doing the same things you do every day." Read more »
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The District 6 AA Singles Championship concluded Thursday with Central Cambria's Hannah Swope and Tyrone's Anastasia Hollen heading to the finals.
In the first round, Tyrone's Kenturah Weaver defeated Ally Kratzner.
In the round of 16, both Kathryn Nazaruk and Shannon Murphy of Bishop Guilfoyle won their matches, along with Weaver and Hollen. Swope and Huntingdon's Summer Hunter-Kysor moved on as well.
In the quarterfinals, Swope defeated Nazaruk, followed by Murphy defeating Bishop McCort's Tarryn Kramer. The last match had Hollen defeating Hunter-Kysor.
In the semifinals, Swope defeated Gleason, 6-2, 6-0. Hollen then defeated Murphy, 6-2, 6-1.
The finals match between Swope and Hollen will start Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Leopold Rec Center. The match will be moved to the ProCare Health and Fitness Center in the case of rain or cold.
FIRST Round
Keturah Weaver, (Tyrone) def Ally Kratzer (Huntingdon) 6-0, 3-0 ret
Round of 16
Hannah Swope (Central Cambria) def Weaver 6-1, 6-0; Kathryn Nazaruk (Bishop Guilfoyle) def Lisa Wiesmuller (Bishop McCort) 6-4, 6-2; Hannah Gleason (Westmont) def Kristen Rogers (Johnstown) 6-3, 6-0; Kayla Makin (Forest Hills) def Brayley Lewis (Central) 6-1, 6-0; Tarryn Kramer (Bishop McCort) def Rebecca Zajdel (Johnstown) 6-3, 6-2; Shannon Murphy (Bishop Guilfoyle) def Emily Goldyn (Forest Hills) 6-2, 6-3; Summer Hunter-Kysor (Huntingdon) def Meghan Schon (Central) 6-2, 6-1; Anastasia Hollen (Tyrone) def Bethany Carney (Westmont) 6-2, 6-2.
Swope def Nazaruk 6-0, 6-0; Gleason def Makin 6-0, 6-2; Murphy def Kramer 6-2, 6-1; Hollen def Hunter-Kysor 6-2, 6-2
Swope def Gleason 6-2, 6-0; Hollen def Murphy 6-2, 6-1
Ridge falls to Windber
WINDBER - Windber improved to 10-3 after a 4-1 win over Chestnut Ridge.
Cate McClain and Cassie Wentz both picked up singles victories for Windber. Amanda Kostryk picked up a singles win for Chestnut Ridge.
Dani Walsh and Logan Tantorno, along with Holly Chappie and Abby Hanley, scored doubles victories for the Lady Ramblers.
SINGLES: 1, McClain, W, def. Frazier, 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4); 2, Wentz, W, def. Carhew, 6-0, 6-1; 3, Kostryk, CR, def. Shaffer, 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-4).
DOUBLES: 1, Walsh-Tantorno, W, def. Jingozian-Miller, 6-2, 6-2; 2, Chappie-Hanley, W, def. Hobson-Mowry, 6-2, 6-2.
Records: Chestnut Ridge (7-5), Windber (10-3).


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|ALS Activity Reports
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Author(s): S. Jagannath, D. S. Siegel, R. Hajek, M. A. Dimopoulos, S. Yoon, S. Lonial, T. Graef, L. Lupinacci, D. Reiser, K. C. Anderson
Background: Preclinical data show combined histone deacetylase (HDAC) and proteasome inhibition may have synergistic cytotoxicity in MM cells. In RR MM pts, V (oral HDAC inhibitor) plus B showed objective response rates (ORR; >PR) up to 42% in all pts, including B refractory in 2 Phase I trials. These preliminary data provided rationale for a large global program in RR MM (~900 pts) to assess the efficacy/safety of combined V and B for the treatment of RR MM (2 trials).
Methods: Vantage 088 (088) is a Phase III, randomized, double-blind study of V or placebo (P) plus B in MM pts with progressive disease after 1-3 prior anti-myeloma treatments. Primary endpoint (EP) is progression-free survival (PFS) with planned accrual of 742 pts. Vantage 095 (095) is a Phase IIb open-label study of V plus B in RR MM pts after >2 prior anti-myeloma therapies. All 095 pts are refractory to B and relapsed, refractory, intolerant, or ineligible for other MM therapies. Primary EP is ORR ( >PR) with planned accrual of 142 pts. In both, pts received iv B 1.3 mg/m2 on Days 1, 4, 8, and 11 and oral V 400 mg (or matching P in 088) qd on Days 1-14 of each 21-day cycle.
Results: As of Dec 2009, 140 and 65 pts, respectively, were enrolled in 088 and 095. In both, >40% have completed >3 cycles. Safety data from pts who received study drug (088, n=39; 095, n=30) were the earliest data evaluated by the independent data monitoring committee (DMC; cut-off Aug 2009). Grade >3 drug-related AEs seen in 9 pts in 088 (thrombocytopenia, 5 pts; nausea/vomiting, 2 pts) and 19 pts in 095 (most commonly thrombocytopenia, 8 pts; nausea, 5 pts); higher frequency of toxicities was expected in 095 due to population differences. DMC did not recommend study stop/change based on safety. Safety and efficacy data from interim analyses (IA) of the unblinded study will be reported; first formal IA (with futility/efficacy stopping rules) for 088 is planned when 25% (126 events) of PFS events seen, and IA from 095 was conducted after evaluation of >43 pts, where the defined futility threshold was surpassed.
Conclusions: Combined V and B is being investigated in 2 global, multicenter trials in RR MM pts to determine if the regimen is a viable option for RR MM pts.


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The mother of a toddler killed in an East End arson fire remains in a coma in a Pittsburgh hospital, her family said Saturday.
Brandy Etchison, 33, escaped from a third-story window with her 2-year-old daughter Madison Etchison early Thursday as fire ripped through the South Second Street duplex, a fire that police investigators said was set by a 62-year-old East Freedom man intent on killing an ex-girlfriend he mistakenly believed was staying at the home
Darrel Etchison Jr., 3, died at Altoona Regional after he was rescued by firefighters in an upstairs bedroom.
Darrel Etchison Sr.'s daughter Caline Etchison, 31, said Saturday that the last few days have been a nightmare for the family and that her father, who was not home at the time of the fire at just after 6 a.m., is "heartbroken."
"Right now, everyone is focused on getting my brother laid to rest," said Caline Etchison, who said family members were arriving from out of town this weekend as plans for Darrel Etchison Jr.'s funeral were worked out.
"He was loved so much," said Caline Etchison. "It's heart-wrenching."
A candlelight vigil is also being planned, but details of that had not been worked out as of Saturday night, she said.
Brandy Etchison, who suffered smoke inhalation and fall injuries, remains in an induced coma as doctors work to clean out her lungs, Caline Etchison said.
Aaron Wilson Dishong remains in Blair County Prison on homicide, attempted homicide, arson and related charges. Police said Dishong broke into 113 South Second Street the morning of a scheduled hearing on a protection-from-abuse order sought by an ex-girlfriend who was a friend of the Etchisons and had stayed at their home.


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Wednesday, March 19, 2014
In addition to turning off the lights, be sure to use compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, instead of traditional incandescent bulbs. CFLs consume less energy, don't give off nearly as much heat as incandescent bulbs and can last as long as 10,000 hours, which is roughly 10 times as long as the best incandescent bulb.
Switching bulbs from incandescent to more efficient LED or CFL bulbs can save money in the long run.
Replace inefficient incandescent lighting with more efficient compact fluorescent or LED lighting that also produce less heat.
While daylight saving time may not be all it was intended to be, people can still do their part to conserve energy throughout the year.
A few tips:
Purchase light fixtures that allow for a higher wattage of light bulb, which will be brighter. You may find higher wattages even in energy-conserving compact fluorescent bulbs and LED bulbs.
Turn off the lights (and change the bulbs). Perhaps the simplest way to conserve energy around the house is to turn off the lights in empty rooms. It's easy for all residents of a home to turn on a light when entering a room, only to leave that room but keep the lights on. But electricity used for lighting can constitute as much as 10 percent of a monthly utility bill. How much of that electricity is being used to illuminate empty rooms? Get in the habit of turning lights off whenever you leave a room. Though the savings here might not be substantial, turning off the lights will help conserve energy.
Spend more time outdoors, grilling outside and dining on the patio.
Use appliances during off-peak hours to save money on energy costs.
Rely on sunlight as much as possible, opening curtains and blinds to let more light into your home.
Tailor your schedule to the daylight hours. Rise when the sun rises and go to bed when the sun sets to reduce your reliance on electricity.
How to clean up a broken CFL
Compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, have grown increasingly popular as more and more consumers make environmentally conscious purchases. CFLs use less energy than traditional light bulbs, and, though they contain mercury, they actually reduce the total mercury emissions because of their energy savings.
Though CFLs reduce the demand for power, they can be dangerous if broken. When broken, CFLs can release mercury vapor into the air, and those vapors can threaten a handler's health. While the Environmental Protection Agency notes that CFL manufacturers are working to reduce the amount of mercury in their products, it's still best to exercise caution when a CFL breaks. The following are a few tips, courtesy of the EPA, on what to do when a CFL breaks in your home or office.
Prior to cleanup
When a CFL breaks, there are some important steps to take before you begin cleaning it up.
Empty the room of people and pets. As mentioned, mercury vapors can be harmful to a person's health, so reduce risk of physical harm by asking people to leave the room and take any pets with them.
Air out the room. Let some fresh air into the room where the bulb broke. Open the windows or a door to the outdoors and air the room out for five to 10 minutes.
Turn off the air conditioning or heating system.
Gather the materials for cleanup, which include stiff paper or cardboard, sticky tape, damp paper towels or disposable wet wipes and a glass jar with a metal lid that can be sealed. If you don't have a jar on hand, a sealable plastic bag will work as well.
During cleanup
Once the room has been aired out and the materials for cleanup have been gathered, a few additional precautions are necessary to properly dispose of a broken CFL.
Do not use the vacuum. Though it might be tempting to use the vacuum, it could also be risky. A vacuum could spread mercury-containing powder or mercury vapors, so only use one if there is still broken glass around after all other cleanup steps have been taken.
Be thorough. When cleaning, be sure to pick up every piece of broken glass and sweep any visible powder.
Discard cleanup materials. Once you have finished cleaning, discard the materials you used by placing them in a sealable container.
After cleanup
Once you have finished cleaning the room where the bulb broke, it's time to discard the materials.
When cleanup has ended, immediately discard bulb debris and the materials used during cleanup (including a vacuum bag if you used a vacuum). Place the materials in a trash can or in a protected area, especially if you have curious kids around the house, until they can be disposed of.
Be sure you are legally disposing of the materials. Local governments typically have their own laws about discarding CFLs (broken or unbroken), with many mandating that such bulbs be taken to the local recycling center. Be sure to obey these laws.
– Keep airing out the room if possible. Though airing the room out for five to 10 minutes might be adequate, when possible, air the room out for several hours. In addition, if possible, keep the heating and cooling system off for a few hours after the bulb has broken.
CFLs save energy and can save homeowners substantial amounts of money on their monthly energy bill. However, when these bulbs break, let caution reign with regard to cleanup.
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Rove Comment Puts Spotlight on Hillary Clinton's Health
Longtime Republican operative Karl Rove is putting front-and-center the issue of Hillary Clinton's age and health, contending that a fall she took in 2012 gave rise to a brain injury that she needs to disclose more fully, according to a person who heard him discuss the matter at a closed-door event last week.
(Update: Bill Clinton commented on the matter Wednesday.)
Mr. Rove spoke about Mrs. Clinton's health at a paid corporate speaking engagement in southern California on May 8, in which he discussed the 2016 presidential race and other issues in an on-stage conversation with former Obama White House spokesman Robert Gibbs.
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Mr. Rove has no access to Mrs. Clinton's medical records. A spokesman for Mrs. Clinton brushed aside Mr. Rove's remarks, casting them as a politicized attack meant to undermine her record as a former senator, first lady and secretary of State.
Mr. Rove was referring to the health scare Mrs. Clinton suffered in December 2012, when according to statements from her doctors and the State Department, she became dehydrated, fainted and sustained a concussion. Doctors later found a blood clot located between Mrs. Clinton's brain and skull.
One person who attended last week's event at a resort hotel in southern California said Mr. Rove described the episode as a "traumatic brain injury." The New York Post first reported on Mr. Rove's comments.
In an interview Tuesday with the Wall Street Journal, Mr. Rove said he couldn't recall using the term "traumatic brain injury'' but added: "It would have been appropriate to say she had some kind of traumatic brain episode or incident."
Raising the issue of her age, Mr. Rove said in the interview: "If you're turning 69 less than two weeks before the 2016 election, and if you serve two terms, you'll be 77—and you've had a traumatic health episode like this, every human being would look at it, let alone a prospective candidate for president."
Mr. Rove has a long record in GOP campaigns and is best known for masterminding George W. Bush's two presidential victories.
A spokesman for Mrs. Clinton criticized Mr. Rove for making the assertions. "Karl Rove has deceived the country for years, but there are no words for this level of lying," said Nick Merrill.
As to her health, Mr. Merrill said: "She is 100%. Period."
Moderating the discussion between Messrs. Rove and Gibbs was CBS News correspondent Dan Raviv. The event was hosted by AlixPartners, a business consulting firm, according to the person who was in attendance.
A spokesman for AlixPartners declined to say whether the event was recorded.
"From time to time, AlixPartners hosts private events for business purposes, but we do not discuss any details," the company said in a statement.
All presidential candidates face pressure to fully release medical and tax records – and they generally comply.
But Mrs. Clinton isn't yet a candidate and the 2016 race is in its infancy.
In the 2008 presidential race, Sen. John McCain allowed reporters to inspect thousands of pages of medical records at a point when he was the presumed Republican nominee. Mr. McCain was 71-years-old at the time, a skin cancer survivor who wanted to boost public confidence in his fitness to serve.
Matthew Schlapp, a former political director in George W. Bush's White House, said that candidates must understand their health is a legitimate issue for public discussion.
Yet he also suggested that voters won't turn away from Mrs. Clinton over health concerns. If Mrs. Clinton runs, the path to defeating her is by winning what Mr. Schlapp called "the battle of ideas."
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Nine Things to Know About Obama's myRA Accounts
The White House offered details Wednesday about a new retirement savings account that President Barack Obama unveiled in his State of the Union address. He's calling the accounts "myRA."
While any savings would accumulate over time, the low-risk investments would not deliver whopping returns. If they are pegged to the Thrift Savings Plan Government Securities Investment Fund, they would have had an annual return of 1.47% in 2012, or an average annual return of 3.61% from 2003 through 2012. Of course, the savings would compound, and even a small return is better than a loss. Here are nine things to know about myRA accounts:
1.) The accounts would be aimed at workers whose employers do not offer traditional retirement accounts like 401(k)s.
2.) The accounts would function like a Roth IRA and have government backing like a savings bond. This would give the investments principal protection, meaning the account balance cannot go down.
3.) There will be an initial pilot program for companies that agree to enroll by the end of this year. Workers can invest if they make less than $191,000 a year.
4.) Businesses will not administer or run the accounts. They will simply offer them to their employees if they decide to participate.
5.) There will not be a tax penalty if the investments are withdrawn.
6.) Initial investments could begin at $25, and subsequent investments could be as low as $5. The idea is to have investments added through payroll deductions.
7.) Accounts can be taken by the employee from one job to the next, and they can be rolled into an Individual Retirement Account at any time.
8.) The accounts would have the same variable interest rate return as the Thrift Savings Plan Government Securities Investment Fund accounts that federal employees enroll in.
9.) Once someone's account grows to $15,000, the myRA must be rolled over into a private-sector Roth IRA.
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