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Irsay a Mere Pimple on Manning's Behind
Nothing is more insufferable in sports than an owner who doesn't know his place. Let me state right here, right now, that in the total scope of the Peyton Manning Era in Indianapolis, Jim Irsay's role in that run was on the approximate level of Blue, the anthropomorphic horse that serves as the Colts mascot.
Manning was the maestro. Bill Polian was the architect. Tony Dungy was the coach. Marvin Harrison, Reggie Wayne and Edgerrin James were the playmakers. Irsay listened to Led Zeppelin.
But with Manning returning to his old home this weekend as the rampaging megastar of the Denver Broncos -- amid what should be, barring injury or alien capture, the greatest quarterbacking season in pro football history -- Irsay is mounting an egomaniacal campaign to emphasize he has bigger plans for the Colts under Andrew Luck than what Manning achieved in his 14 seasons there, which was a hell of a lot. In an incredibly rude and disrespectful series of comments, Irsay told USA Today he was ``disappointed'' by the Manning era, saying, ``We've changed our model a little bit, because we wanted more than one of these." He was pointing to the sole Super Bowl championship ring on his hand, the one Manning got him in Miami seven seasons ago, which Irsay views as a burden more than a blessing because he's a greedy and unappreciative SOB.
``(Tom) Brady never had consistent numbers, but he has three of these (rings)," Irsay said. ``Pittsburgh had two, the Giants had two, Baltimore had two and we had one. That leaves you frustrated.
``You make the playoffs 11 times, and you're out in the first round seven out of 11 times. You love to have the `Star Wars' numbers from Peyton and Marvin and Reggie. Mostly, you love this (ring)."
What a way to welcome a hero home, by nailing him with a flurry of sucker punches. While it's true Manning underachieved in Indy as a championship quarterback, and it's true that Brady has won three rings with the Patriots while Manning's inconsistent brother has won two with the Giants, it can be argued the Colts often didn't surround Manning with enough title-level help. He lost early duels to Brady because the Patriots had better all-around teams. As for the Colts' failure in their most recent Super Bowl, in 2010, you might say they were outcoached when Sean Payton opened the second half with a successful, momentum-shifting onside kick, helping propel the Saints to a championship. Under Manning, the Colts made the playoffs nine consecutive seasons and won 12 or more games in seven straight seasons. Through it all, he won four league MVP awards.
That wasn't enough for the heavy-metal rocker with the overactive Twitter feed. Nothing is wrong with aiming for more rings, but the way Irsay has chosen to frame the quest -- he will accomplish more with Luck in Irsay's paradigm than Manning did in running his own show -- is appalling. It reminds me of how the Jordan dynasty was wreckingballed prematurely in Chicago, with owner Jerry Reinsdorf declaring he wanted to launch his own dynasty. Fifteen years and too many losses later, the Bulls have yet to sniff an NBA championship.
Staying above the fray, of course, Manning wouldn't directly address Irsay's comments, but did say, ``I've learned that in life you need to be at peace with other people's decisions that affect you that you have no control over. I think that's been good advice I've had over the years and it's certainly served me well in this particular scenario.'' Well played. If I were him, I wouldn't participate in the Irsay-mandated tribute to Manning before Sunday night's game. Irsay doesn't deserve Manning's presence.
Peyton is trying to keep emotion out of the Sunday equation, saying, ``It's hard to predict how I'll feel emotionally. How I'll feel walking into the stadium, I can't tell you that right now ... may not tell you after the game, either. It's just too hard to predict." And he's enough of a leader and gauge of humanity that he knows many of the Broncos and Colts could ``care less'' about his Indianapolis days.
``Fifty-two other guys are counting on you, coaches are counting on you," Manning said.
He isn't one to respond with crossfire, preferring to make Irsay pay with, oh, a 52-spot in Lucas Oil Stadium, the massive downtown fieldhouse that once featured a larger-than-life Manning likeness. But Broncos coach John Fox did have Manning's back in an interview on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
``I saw the comments. And to be honest with you, I thought it was a bit of a cheap shot," Fox said. ``To me, in my opinion, they were disappointing and inappropriate. Peyton would never say anything. He's too classy to do that. They sounded a little ungrateful and unappreciative to me. For a guy who has set a standard, won a Super Bowl, won four MVP awards ... be thankful of that one Super Bowl ring, because a lot of people don't have one."
It was clear two offseasons ago, when Irsay told Manning he was releasing him with his career in jeopardy after four neck surgeries, that tensions existed between them. At one point, Irsay referred to Manning as a ``politician'' as Peyton said goodbye to Indiana. Manning was stunned and hurt by it all, figuring he deserved some loyalty and love even as he was leaving. No one can blame Irsay for wanting to use the No. 1 pick last year on Luck, who is 13 years younger than the 37-year-old Manning and is destined for a wonderful NFL career himself. But there's no need to downgrade Manning's epic feats just because the transition has worked in Indianapolis. If Manning indeed told Irsay to draft Luck -- ``He said, `You've got to take Andrew. You have to. You're crazy if you don't,' '' Irsay recalled --it demonstrates his dignity and selflessness in a sensitive time. It's important to note that Manning wanted to return to Indy, and that he made that comment to Irsay only after it was decided he would leave and become a free agent.
Polian, now an ESPN analyst, seemed most annoyed by Irsay's comments. Pointedly, he said he only would deal in facts, a direct shot at Irsay's loose perspective. ``For one thing, I don't believe that Baltimore had two (championships) at the time that we were fired, all of us, Peyton, me and the rest of the staff, (coach) Jim Caldwell at the end of the '11 season,'' Polian said. ``I think it's pretty telling that getting to the Super Bowl in his mind doesn't count. And for anyone who is in the game and who has to make that journey from training camp to the Super Bowl, you know that it's awfully difficult to get there. As John Fox said, if you have one, you count yourself lucky. I've had teams that have been to six Super Bowls and won one. I'm not ashamed of that record by any means, and I'm certainly not ashamed of what we did in Indianapolis.''
Also rushing to Manning's defense was Dungy. ``Jim's making this personal. I'm surprised.'' he said in a text message to ESPN, adding that he thinks Irsay is trying to rattle Manning and diminish his performance this weekend.
``Without Peyton, there would be no Lucas Oil Stadium," Dungy told ESPN. ``This team would be playing in L.A. right now. I don't understand Jim saying this."
Dungy, for one, thinks Irsay ``in hindsight'' would have kept Manning. ``I can tell you it wasn't a no-brainer," the NBC analyst told Denver Post. ``I was on the phone with Jim Irsay probably five or six times over a month as it was leading up to that. He knew all those factors (Manning's health being in jeopardy then). But Jim also had a great deal of loyalty. Jim was a young boy when his dad traded Johnny Unitas. So he knew the ramifications of this type of decision. And he also knew how much Peyton had done for the city of Indianapolis and for that franchise. So ? I don't think it was ever a no-brainer in his mind and I can almost guarantee you that if he knew he was going to be healthy like this and playing this kind of football, in hindsight I don't think he would have done it."
What is his game, then? To protect himself from further embarrassment as The Moron Who Dumped Peyton Manning?
Of Luck, Manning said, ``He's an extremely talented player. Not only did he play well his rookie year, he's used it to his advantage to be even better this year. He's off to a hot start. Our defense is in for a tough challenge. That offense is capable of scoring a lot of points."
NBC. Nothing But Class.
Not that Luck and the Colts coaching staff aren't worlds behind Manning in 2013. They laid an egg in a Monday night loss in San Diego, where it was obvious the offense should stop straining to achieve run-pass balance and start turning Luck loose as a passer. Know this, Jim Irsay: Just 20 months after you told Manning to find another team, he has thrown for 22 touchdowns and 2,179 yards so far this season. As Manning stays on pace to break Brady's single-season TD pass record and the Broncos remain poised to break the all-time league scoring record, the Colts managed three field goals the other night. In what was a slight shot at Luck, who was featured heavily in ESPN promos for the game, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said, ``I wasn't sure who the Colts were playing this week (from) all the ads I saw.''
Said Luck, who was victimized by drops and a Colts defense that couldn't get off the field: ``We stunk on third down today. A lot of credit to their defense. I think we made our fair share of mistakes, but I think it's what they did. If we can't convert third downs and drives continually stall like that, it's a short rest for our defense and no points for us, so it's a bad combination."
Doesn't sound like the owner should prepare for a ring fitting in February. What a shame that Peyton Manning can exude class, Andrew Luck can exude class, and Jim Irsay can be such an ass.
Here's hoping payback comes in the form of eight TD passes.


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Q. I am a concerned parent of two. I am interested in approaching my school district in cleaning up the chemical cleaning supplies they use in the schools. Do you have any idea how I can do this? I already sent an email asking what supplies they use. The list contains toxic cleaners with many health hazards. I'd appreciate any help.
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- Start a conversation about green cleaners. From a health perspective, switching to green cleaners may seem an obvious and easy choice, but you may find that your school is worried about high costs, availability, and efficacy. They shouldn't be! Green cleaners are frequently concentrated, which means they typically cost less per application. And they can often substitute for more than one kind of product to reduce the number of different cleaning products your school has to offer.
- Bring in the good stuff. Even if your district is required to use industrial green cleaners, teachers often ask parents to contribute by supplying to individual classrooms. If the call goes out for sprays, wipes, other cleaning products or even hand soap, set an example and supply third party certified products that meet your green seal of approval. And (gently) let your teacher know why you chose them. They might not be aware of the issues that surround conventional cleaning products and children's health.
- Urge your school to reduce exposure. If conventional cleaning products are used, there are things schools can do to lower kids' exposure to them. Strategies include:
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- Place mats at doors to reduce the amount of dirt and residue such as pesticides and automobile exhaust (often tracked in from outside).
- Know the rules. Some states and districts now require or promote the use of green cleaners in their schools. This is great news. If your state is one of these, make sure your school is obeying the law. You can ask for a list of the cleaning products currently being used. It never hurts to provide information on green products if you don't like what you see. Should you see any products that are not third-party certified, alert your teachers to generate greater awareness of their use.
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Northwest NEWS
ctober 12, 1998
Cedarcrest falls short against Liberty
by Doug Sage
Special to the Valley View
In a game that started under the drips and drizzles of rain last Friday night at Tolt field, the Cedarcrest Red Wolves fell 34-14 to the Liberty Patriots for their fifth defeat.
Liberty used a bruising rushing attack which featured the crushing blocks of 6'6", 300-pound Robbie Enghusen and the nifty moves of Cash Carlos who rushed for 272 yards and two touchdowns.
After an explosive return on the opening kickoff from his own goal line to the midfield stripe by Eric Briscoe, the Cedarcrest offense moved smartly down the field to a first and ten at the Liberty 18-yard line. But the Red Wolf offense misfired on 4th and 14 from the 22.
After the Patriots had run up 21 unanswered points, Cedarcrest's Morgan Henly ran back the ensuing kickoff 98 yards to give Cedarcrest a new hope. The ensuing drive stalled, however, on an incomplete pass by Brian Henry intended for Mike Smith and the Patriots cashed in with a field goal to close the first half scoring at 24-7.
After giving up 24 first half points, the Red Wolf defense was game to the task and held Liberty to only one second half touchdown and a late field goal.
A brilliant late game passing drive with huge gains made on passes from QB Brian Henry (8-25-1-109) to Mike Smith (3-58-1) and John Weisman set the Red Wolf offense up with first and goal on the Liberty five-yard line. Brian Henry then hit Mike Smith in the corner of the end zone on a great fade pattern with 8:24 left in the 4th quarter to close out the scoring for the night.
The Red Wolves next opponent, the Interlake Saints, come to Tolt field for Homecoming this Friday night.


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Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Pre-Tofurky Day Musing
I don't recall eating vegan burgers, tofu hot dogs and turkey (Tofurky) during the approximatively 7 year period when I practiced vegetarianism. Neither do I recall yearning to eat meat. But who knows? That was a long time ago, perhaps I just don't remember.
Whatever, it's kind of strange to think that folks who try to reject a particular behavior of the dominant culture -in this case meat eating- still feel the need to participate, albeit symbolically.
Happy Thanksgiving People.
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- Scotty said...
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Bob.
I don't get it either. I have a cousin who is a non-militant Vegan, but she is also a non-militant Vegan Chef in Regina, Saskatchewan. I have never heard of her eating anything like that. As for me, the only time I have ever been vegetarian was when I couldn't afford meat.
Now, with my Thanksgiving catering job done, I have to remember how to bone out poultry. My friend and catering partner has decided to do a Turducken, and I get the Duck and the Ken! Not since 82 . . .
- November 21, 2007 at 3:12 PM
I've been vegetarian for approx 20 years and never have wanted to try tofurky either (I wonder how popular it really is). There are always plenty of Thanksgiving side dishes to fill me up anyway! Fake meat doesn't interest me-- although I don't mind a veggie burger now and then. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! --Valerie
- November 21, 2007 at 3:57 PM
What is the vegetarian answer to turducken?
A Cacacar?
A carrot inside a cassava root inside a cabbage?
- November 21, 2007 at 8:49 PM
- The Foodist said...
Happy Stuff-Yourself-Silly-Day!
Does seem odd that "I wont eat meat because its cruel...but that tofu shaped like the animal I refuse to eat looks awsome!"
or how about breakfast patties that TASTE like meat but are soy products?
come on just eat the damn bacon already! you know you loved it as a kid!
- November 21, 2007 at 11:09 PM
- Sean said...
As a vegan for three years now, I still find myself attracted to the smell and appearance of some animal flesh, particularly bacon and lamb. I have found that this has as much to do with the assosciations I have with the food as with the meat itself. Bacon for me represents lazy Saturdays when my mother or father would cook breakfast for dinner and we would all sit down to a family meal of bacon and pancakes. Lamb is one of the few things that my mother was skilled at cooking and our dinners of roast leg of lamb, studded with garlic, still resonate powerfully in my mind.
It's this type of memory or cultural association that I think is behind thinks like Tofurkey. I doubt almost any vegetarian is hankering to emulate the dried up, tasteless meat that usually passes for Turkey on most Americans' plates. What they do want however is to feel normal. In the company of family and friends, most of whom probably don't understand one's ideology or its motivations, it is more comfortable to try and appropriate one's food to the occasion rather than stick out as a sore and problematic thumb like usual (at least in the eyes of others). Tofurkey is an attempt to bridge the gap between upholding one's ethical beliefs and feeling like a participant in an important cultural event.
As for me, I don't find Tofurkey that attractive and I usually find myself making things like stuffed squash, roasted vegetable soups (I'm hankering to try a seitan/roasted fall vegetable soup in a roasted pumpkin for this holiday season), and multitudes of different sides dishes. Thanksgiving never was and still isn't an important family holiday for us so I don't get hung up on the sorts of issues I outlined above. But I don't begrudge those who do and if Tofurkey, or the much better homemade alternatives, fills that niche, so be it.
- November 21, 2007 at 11:17 PM
"the dried up, tasteless meat that usually passes for Turkey on most Americans' plates."
No disrespect sean....but smells and tastes like tofu to me. ;)
Some Americans can cook u know...
- November 22, 2007 at 11:19 AM
- Gary said...
There is a long tradition of making vegetarian food look like meat among Chinese Buddhists -- which originally struck me as odd, since those Buddhists would probably never have developed a taste for meat anyway.
However, their religion does not proscribe the eating of meat -- they're just not supposed to be in any way responsible for the death of any animal. This loop hole allows merchants to sell "accidentally" broken eggs to observant Buddhists because they are guilt-free.
BTW, much of the faux meat produced by Chinese chefs are not only delicious -- they are amazingly realistic and surpassingly beautiful.
- November 23, 2007 at 12:36 PM
- Bob del Grosso said...
I think I do get it, but wasn't in the mood for probity.
Sean you wrote
"What they do want however is to feel normal. In the company of family and friends, most of whom probably don't understand one's ideology or its motivations, it is more comfortable to try and appropriate one's food to the occasion rather than stick out as a sore and problematic thumb like usual (at least in the eyes of others). Tofurkey is an attempt to bridge the gap between upholding one's ethical beliefs and feeling like a participant in an important cultural event."
I couldn't agree more, but probably could not have written it better than this. I don't know who you are but I really hope you aren't wasting too much time writing like this on the web for free.
Sorry if that sounds like pandering, it isn't, but I know it might sound like that way.
Anyway, it's pretty sad and ironic to imagine that someone who chooses to live outside the envelope of mainstream culture would also long to feel included there. But we know it's true.
- November 23, 2007 at 1:30 PM
- Deborah Dowd said...
Hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving. I am also mystified by this behavior, but perhaps because I have never been a vegetarian. I have respect for those who choose this lifestyle for whatever reason, but feel less disposed to those "selective" vegetarians who pick and choose depending on the situation whether they are vegetarian or not. Either have the strength of your conviction or stop being a poseur. I am a bit jaded by people who describe themselves as "mostly vegtarian"
- November 25, 2007 at 8:18 AM
I've been veggie for a few years, and I love fake meat products, including tofurkey. They're good for protein, usually have added iron and omega-3s, and add further variety to my diet. Also, since--like so many vegetarians--I went veggie for environmental reasons, I still enjoy the (fake) flavors and textures of bacon, sausage, ground meat. But by eating soy and TVP products instead of "real," I reduce my affect on the environment (and my cholesterol). And my plate looks like my family's at Thanksgiving--which is just as much for their benefit as mine, as no one worries that I'm "missing out"! And who doesn't mind laughing about tofurkey? The name has to be a joke, anyway!
Most veggies don't not eat meat because they dislike the flavor, but for other reasons. So why shouldn't they enjoy fake bacon?
- November 28, 2007 at 1:51 PM


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SALEM - Glenn A. Shingleton, 69, of Salem, Ohio died Tuesday morning, Feb. 22, 2011 at his home.
He was born Oct. 12, 1941 in Fairmont, W. Va., the son of the late James Shingleton and the late Frances Martin.
Mr. Shingleton had been with the Salem Police Department for 25 years before retiring as a lieutenant in 1991. Following retirement, he worked as a Bailiff for the Columbiana County Courts for 15 years. He was a graduate of Fairmont High School in Fairmont, West Virginia and attended Kent State University.
Glenn was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Salem, Fraternal Order of Police, Perry Masonic Lodge 185, a former clown for Aut Mori Grotto in Youngstown and an avid golfer. He was also a member of the Salem Elks Lodge 305, Salem V.F.W. Post 892 and was a member and former commander of the Salem Police Color Guard. Glenn served with the U.S. Army from 1958-1962.
His wife, Deanna M. "Dee" (Moyer) Shingleton, whom he married Oct. 4, 1964, preceded him in death Dec. 7, 2009. Two brothers, James and William Shingleton also preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son, Scott Shingleton of Salem; daughter, Rhonda (Hal) Gorby of Salem; five grandchildren, Melissa (Keith) Sholder, Matthew
Shingleton, Michelle Shingleton, Adam "AJ" Gorby and Patrick Gorby; and two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Melody.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the Stark Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Doug George officiating. Calling hours will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home with F.O.P Services at 8 p.m. Burial will be at Grandview Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Salem Honor Guard.
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Some actors fret that their careers will disappear. Jack Black worries that he will. "I've told everybody I know that if I get kidnapped, take the ransom money and offer it as a reward for catching them," says Black, only half-kidding as he reclines—eyes shut tight—on a sofa in a Beverly Hills hotel suite. Suddenly he pulls himself upright and opens his eyes wide. "So kidnappers beware: There is no reward for returning me. There's just a bounty on your head!"
But it's Black himself who should soon be raking in the dough. After years of playing wild-eyed best friends and second fiddle to stars like John Cusack and Gwyneth Paltrow, the occasionally paranoid actor, 34, has finally found a role, in his new comedy School of Rock, that harnesses his outrageous comic gifts. He plays Dewey Finn, a loser musician who poses as a substitute teacher at an upscale private school and opens his students' minds to the world of rock music. "I am, in fact, not just making a very funny movie. I'm saving all the children in the entire world," Black bellows. "I'm not saying I want the Nobel Peace Prize. But if they give it to me, I will accept it."
Yet despite Black's manic personality—he appeared on the Aug. 28 MTV Video Music Awards dressed as Michael Jackson—"people wouldn't imagine how sensitive he is," says actor-writer Mike White (The Good Girl), who wrote the film's script two years ago for his then neighbor. "Not just sensitive like you can hurt his feelings, but he likes to make people feel welcome. He's a thoughtful person." Adds 11-year-old Angelo Massagli, who plays Frankie, the band's "head of security": "He's pretty laid-back, like a teddy bear. He's a very sweet man."
But his over-caffeinated roles in films like High Fidelity and Shallow Hal, and his hard-rocking folk band Tenacious D (which hilariously sends up the likes of Styx, Rush and Triumph), have earned him a very different reputation. "People scream at me, 'Hey, let's party. Come on, I have joints and alcohol,'" says Black. "It's my fault. I give off an I'm-crazy-and-I-want-to-party-and-wrestle-you vibe. But I don't party as much as people think. I'm definitely not a wake-and-baker." In fact amping himself up takes effort. Says Black: "I have to face my inner demons every time I go to do a show."
As a result, Black has become "a bit of a hermit," he says, and frequently attends movies at odd times, when he's likely to be alone. "I'm scared of crowds," he adds. "I really do need some relaxation, I'm just not very good at vacationing." Instead he takes a mental break with his Xbox. "He loves video games so much that when he's playing, I say he's working," says Kyle Gass, his Tenacious D bandmate. Black also wants to work at keeping his weight under control. "I'd like to be thinner," says the 5'7" Black, who is "hovering around" 200 lbs. but would like to get down to 180. Then, channeling one of his fans, he adds," 'That's what's so cool about him, he doesn't care if he's fat.'" A moment later he lets out an anguished cry: "I'll give you the scoop, man. I do care."
At least his relationship with writer-comedian Laura Kightlinger is in great shape. They've been together for seven years but have no plans to wed. "Not because there isn't a lot of love there," says Black, "but it didn't work out for my parents [Tom and Judy, both satellite engineers], and that put a bad taste in my mouth." The L.A.-born Black, who was 10 when his parents split, got into showbiz after landing a spot in an Atari ad at 13. His next gig, however, in a Smurfberry Crunch cereal commercial, wasn't so cool. "I lost all of my indie cred," he jokes. "In it, I was being pulled along in a red wagon. I quit going on auditions after that."
He stopped acting but started acting up. By 15, "I had a little problem with cocaine, and I stole some money from my mom," says Black, who was sent to an alternative school in Culver City, where a therapist and an acting teacher got him "back on track." He transferred to Crossroads private school and graduated in 1987. After spending two years at UCLA, he left to perform with the Actors' Gang, a troupe spearheaded by Tim Robbins, who cast Black in his film debut, as a crazed fan in 1992's Bob Roberts.
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Black, who will costar with Ben Stiller in the comedy Envy, opening early next year, plans to make a Tenacious D movie with Gass. "After that, I don't know," says Black, who shares a three-bedroom Hollywood Hills home with Kightlinger. "I just go right in front of my nose. Hopefully in 10 years, I'll still be rocking. Better to burn out than to raise a family."
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DENVER — Eating light and cutting the fat can have a dark side. Medical experts say you could be cutting some important nutrients out of your diet when you cut the calories.
Registered dietician Mary Lee Chin says to get a range of nutrients, eat a palm sized protein serving, (choose fish or lean meat) healthy fats like you find in olive oil and fruits and veggies.
It's all about the portion size.
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If you don't do dairy, you can find calcium in broccoli, kale and salmon.
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For the U.S. Senate, incumbent Sen. Joe Manchin is the easy pick for re-election. Manchin, D-W.Va., is among the most fiscally conscientious senators in Washington. His non-partisan attitude about defending our state is important and laudable at a time when political polarization is so prevalent.
U.S. Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., represents West Virginia's Second Congressional District, and has been an advocate for a range of policies that directly impact her constituents, including energy independence, quality healthcare and the safety and security of our service men and women. She also sits on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - the panel which will direct important highway legislation. It is vital that voters re-elect her to Congress.
U.S. Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., has represented West Virginia's First Congressional District ably and courageously. McKinley's pro-jobs philosophy and his determination to stop President Barack Obama's war on coal make it important for voters in this area of the state to keep him in Congress.
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CANNED MACKEREL!!! I know it might seem scary, but try it!
(But I wouldn't be too worried about the mercury, as I understand it, because of the selenium the tuna contains)
I happen to love tuna salad. I happen to HATE salmon in all its forms, I don't care how its prepared, I can't stand that fish!!!!
So, I was curious as to an alternative to tuna salad? Apparently the mercury is rather high in albacore? And I should not be eating it more often than about every 9 days and only in a can proportion. Who knew???
So foodies, what is a good alternative, that is fairly inexpensive and easy to prepare. I like the portablility of tuna salad and the health benefits of tuna (aside from mercury).
CANNED MACKEREL!!! I know it might seem scary, but try it!
(But I wouldn't be too worried about the mercury, as I understand it, because of the selenium the tuna contains)
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Sardines isn't really going to make a good salad the way tuna does. Are you sure you can't learn to like salmon?
I think certain types of mackerel are also high in mercury....according to the epa/nrdc.org
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Unless you're looking for another type of fish, what about chicken salad? I've seen cans of chicken breast right there by the tuna. You could also make your own using baked or grilled chicken or turkey breasts. There are so many tasty ways to throw it together. Making some up over the weekend to last you throughout the week wouldn't even take long. I may just do that myself, now that I think about it!
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Thats true. I do like chicken salad as well, although my ingredients are different. It sure would make a handy portable alternative. Thanks for that suggestion!
fresh water fish? I haven't had any since I was a kid, but I seam to remember that tout was quite good. I personally love salmon, and tuna. canned is my least favorite version of either.


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The Rutgers women's basketball team is ranked a lofty No. 13 in the country in the latest Associated Press poll. It's the Scarlet Knights' highest ranking since they were also ranked No. 13 on Nov. 24, 2008, and a further indication that coach C. Vivian Stringer has a team that can contend for the national championship.
But for the better part of 30 minutes tonight, the Scarlet Knights played down to the competition before Lehigh finally succumbed to Rutgers '55' press defense and the offense awoke from its slumber to pick up a 68-40 victory at the Rutgers Athletic Center.
The Scarlet Knights (4-0) are off to their best start since the 2005-06 season when they won their first eight games and finished 27-5, reaching the Sweet 16.
"You can't expect them to be perfect," Stringer said.
"They're trying. We have high goals and expectations. We need to get some things done. We're trying to teach. We're trying different combinations.
"I just want to be encouraging. I don't think you saw a lack of effort. They'll know when I'm upset."
Although Rutgers' heralded freshmen class is getting all the attention, fifth-year senior guard Khadijah Rushdan again paced the Scarlet Knights with a team-high 16 points. She has led the team in scoring — or shared the honors — in all four games.
Forward April Sykes added 11 points (on 5 of 15 shooting) and center Monique Oliver added 10 points and seven rebounds.
Forward Betnijah Laney (eight points, five rebounds) and guard Briyona Canty (six points, three assists, three rebounds, three steals) led the freshmen brigade.
Guard Aly Byorick lead the Mountain Hawks (1-4) with 11 points. Lehigh made just 10 field goals, seven of them 3-pointers, and had 22 turnovers.
The Scarlet Knights next travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico to participate in the San Juan Shootout. They'll face Georgia Tech on Friday and Arizona State on Saturday.
Leading by 12 points four minutes into the second half, the Scarlet Knights finally wore down an overmatched Lehigh team, stretching the advantage to 47-26 with 13:10 left to play sparked by their press (seven turnovers in that span). They were never threatened thereafter.
"The game is never going to be won in the first five minutes or 10 minutes," Stringer said. "Most teams are going to wear down in the last 20 minutes and the greatest of teams aren't going to crack until probably five minutes left in the game."
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BONJOUR: Morning everyone. Thanks for joining us on another Surrey Live breaking news live blog on what is another fine summer's day in Surrey.
We'll be bringing you all the latest news, traffic and travel updates from across the county as the day progresses, and hopefully a touch of irreverence too.
It's day three for me in the hot seat and I'm just about getting my head around these 6.30am starts, although I sure a lot of you are much earlier birds than I am.
Right, enough by the way of chit chat for now, let's get on with it.
TRAVEL: Not much to report first thing on the roads, traffic is even moving well along the A31 Farnham by-pass at Hickleys Corner. You don't see that every day.
MORNING DEBS: Group editor Debby Thompson has taken her usual snapshot of Surrey in the early hours, seems like there was a bit of mist around first thing but no doubt this has burned off already.
Another lovely morning on my way in to @getsurrey. Morning world pic.twitter.com/Z918hnLczs— Debby Thompson (@debby15) July 23, 2014
TRAVEL: The M25 is already starting to snarl up in Surrey.
It is slow clockwise between junction 7 for the M23 and junction 8 for Reigate, and also clockwise between junction 9 for Leatherhead and junction 10 for the Wisley Interchange.
MISSING MAN: Surrey Police say they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for the welfare of 30-year-old David Hutchinson, who went missing from Walton-on-the-Hill at around 3.20pm on Sunday (July 20).
He was spotted on CCTV at around 4.20pm at a bus stop in Redhill. Mr Hutchinson, previously known as David Goodyer, had been detained under the Mental Health Act.
He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, blue jeans and brown trainers.
CRASH: An elderly woman was hospitalised yesterday (July 22) following a two-vehicle collision in Frimley.
Surrey Police was called to Frimley Road at around 4pm following reports of an accident involving a silver Renault Clio and a black Volkswagen Polo.
The driver, in her 80s, was taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting suffering fractures to her arm, as well as cuts and bruising.
SELFIE: We've been asking for your selfies from GuilFest. And Gemma Plant has just weighed in with a good one.
@getsurrey @GuilFest 2014 pic.twitter.com/TdKl8t1Bzt— Gemma Plant (@gems_86) July 22, 2014
TRAVEL: Despite congestion on the M25 at junction 9 for the A243 / A245 at Leatherhead, traffic is moving well on the A245 Leatherhead by-pass if you're heading that way this morning.
ADELE: Here's a bizarre story - according to the Highways Agency, 234 drivers stopped illegally on Britain's motorways between July and September 2013.
Among the excuses were pulling over to pick flowers, taking photos, or even trying to sell a car.
But perhaps the oddest was the story of a driver who pulled over on the head shoulder because they confused a dashboard notification for Adele song Set Fire to the Rain for a fire warning notification.
Have you had any silly driving mishaps during your time on the road? Get in touch via Twitter , Facebook or email Surrey Live .
TRAVEL: Traffic is slowing on the M3 London-bound between junction 4A for Farnborough and junction 3 for Lightwater and Bagshot.
There is heavy traffic on the anticlockwise M25 between junction 13 for Staines and junction 12 for the aforementioned M3.
Traffic is also slow clockwise between junction 8 for Reigate and junction 11 for Chertsey.
TRAINS: South West Trains are running a number of short formations this morning, including the 7.39am train from Farnham to London Waterloo.
For a full list, check with SWT.
#ShortFormations: Some of our services are formed with fewer coaches this morning. See here for trains affected http://t.co/bgYSVHS6FJ— South West Trains (@SW_Trains) July 23, 2014
CRICKET: It's day four at the Guildford Cricket Festival today and Surrey's four-day LV County Championship match versus Kent hangs in the balance.
The visitors set 408 at Guildford in their first innings on day one. Surrey replied with 398 of their own over day two and into day three before Kent finished up 229/6 at stumps yesterday, a lead of 239.
If Surrey can skittle out Kent's remaining four wickets and get into bat as soon as possible, they're still in with a chance of victory. And it doesn't look like the weather's going to hurt their chances either.
TRAVEL: Still slow M3 junction 4A to junction 3, M25 clockwise junction 8 to junction 11, and M25 anticlockwise junction 13 to junction 12.
GUILFEST: More than 15,000 people attended GuilFest over the weekend so naturally, it's taken a lot of effort to tidy up Stoke Park.
We've got some great footage of the site being packed down, ready for 2015.
TRAVEL: Away from the motorways, the A25 Parkway in Guildford is pretty jammed inbound before the A320 Woking Road.
In Farnham, the A31 is busy but moving towards the A325 Shepherd and Flock Roundabout and Victoria Way in Woking near the Peacock Centre is also heavily congested.
AWWW: There has been a baby boom at the British Wildlife Centre in Newchapel, near Lingfield.
A gamut of cute new additions to the centre include a litter of red squirrel kittens, as well as polecats and owls.
TRAVEL: Traffic is queuing on the A3 southbound between the M25 at junction 10 for the Wisley Interchange and the B2039 Ockham Road North due to an earlier broken down vehicle.
SELFIE: Here's another GuilFest selfie from Jo Boxall. Remember, we're looking for your selfies from the festival to add to our round-up.
@getsurrey #guilfestselfie pic.twitter.com/xmuG6IcdS4— Jo Boxall (@jobox1) July 23, 2014
WEATHER: It was sunny on Monday, it was sunny yesterday, and it's sunny today. In fact, I think it's safe to say you're not going to be needing a brolly for a while.
Expect temperatures in the late twenties again today, peaking at around 4pm. If you're wilting in the heat like me, please, by all means, do a rain dance or two.
A3: The traffic is easing on the A3 southbound at Ockham now than an earlier broken down vehicle has been recovered.


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Princes' Islands
The Princes' Islands are comprised of nine idyllic strips of land located in the Sea of Marmara. They have been a popular retreat since the peak of the Byzantine period, with the natural beauty and vibrancy of Istanbul's Princes Islands continuing to make them a top destination for those visiting Turkey.
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Review - Ice Age: Continental Drift
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Cast : Voice of Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Peter Dinklage, Jennifer Lopez, Keke Palmer, Queen Latifah, Ray Romano
Genre : Animation
Duration : 1 hour 28 minutes
Director : Steve Martino and Mike Thurmeier
Story: When Manny (Ray Romano), Diego (Denis Leary) and Sid (John Leguizamo) break away from their continent, sailing all over the ocean on an iceberg, little do they know what lies ahead....
Movie Review: If Ice Age: Continental Drift is anything to go by, love is in the air... for everybody! Peaches (Keke Palmer) is in love with Ethan (Drake). Louis (Josh Gad) is in love with Peaches. Sid is in love with Shira (Jennifer Lopez). You, of course, are (and will once again be) in love with the Ice Age series.
The franchise carries on showcasing its brilliant art work, its warm and vibrant characters and its straight-from-the-heart story of team spirit and survival, of not only the fittest, but the weakest too. Not to miss out are the lessons for life you get to re-learn: Never leave a friend behind. But before that there are loads of goodies for all you kidos... and biggies alike.
Now what really sets this sequel apart from the earlier versions is the action unlimited. There isn't a single second when the screen is not ablaze with fights, battles and survival-of-the-fittest drama.
Add to that some witty one liners and a couple of memorable moments. Case in point, the tidal waves, deadly sea creatures, avalanches, crabs, water infested by pirates headed by Captain Gutt ( Peter Dinklage), a war battalion, leaves turned into fighter planes, sharks... and water, water everywhere.
Special mention: Peaches as the rebellious teen who is just too tired of her parents controlling her life and the blue whale who steals the show, literally. And in case you wondering whatever happened to Scratte, here goes: Scratte, as always, manages to create utter mayhem on screen... and add that extra dose of laughter.
Yes, Ice Age 4 is a fitting sequel to the animal saga that turned out to be a moving human parable when it was first released in 2002. Excellent in 3-D and eminently watchable in 2-D too, Ice Age 4 is indeed an alluring fare for the family this weekend.


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Dear Barry Manilow fans: Remember how brilliant you thought all us critics were when we wrote about how much we liked 2 A.M. Paradise Cafe last year? Please keep that in mind as you impugn our eardrums and ancestry for saying that this, Barry's first album for RCA, is a dismal disappointment. Everything that Paradise Cafe was—intimate, well-paced, affecting, real—this is not. It is all packaging, with nothing inside the oohing-aahing background singers, the synthesized strings and studio engineering tricks. Manilow has reverted to his addiction to the Big Finish. Some Sweet Day and If You Were Here With Me Tonight are the most flagrant examples of it on this LP, but Manilow far too often follows the pattern of a quiet opening leading to a pull-out-the-stops, blaster climax. The songs are almost all the sappiest sort of romantic pap. In Search of Love (Allan Rich's lyrics to a Manilow/Howie Rice tune) is typical: "See, I'm no exception/I need real affection/What's life worth living for/If not to give it all." In fact the best track on the album in all respects is the 1968 Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell hit Ain't Nothin' Like the Real Thing (written by Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson). Manilow does it as a duet with Muffy Hendrix, one of his backup singers, who sings Barry under the table and out the door to wait for a bus. The shame of it all, of course, is that as we know, fans, Manilow is capable of so much more. So let's just forget this and listen to that guy Springsteen or Sinatra or Tina Turner or whomever for awhile and hope Barry does better next time. Thanks, and please send all complaining letters to Dick Clark. Yours truly
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In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Taylor, who filed for divorce from Russell Armstrong on July 15, reveals she was verbally and physically abused during their nearly six-year marriage.
"I felt like I was dying inside," she says. "Now, there's some sense of peace."
Taylor, 40, says the couple often had explosive arguments in which Russell would curse and call her names. At times, the arguments escalated into physical violence, which included grabbing her, throwing objects, shoving her and pulling her hair.
Russell, 47, denies there was any hair pulling but says, "Did I push her? Yes, maybe things happened in the heat of the moment, but it was during a time in our lives that was not characteristic of who we were. This show has literally pushed us to the limit."
Still, filing for divorce was a difficult decision for Taylor. "When I knew the filing had gone through, I just started to cry," she says. "We tried hard to fix our marriage, but it wasn't healthy."
Her focus is now on the couple's daughter Kennedy, 5.
"I hope we can co-parent as healthy as possible," she says, adding she'd like joint custody. "He's an amazing dad, and I want her to still think her dad is the greatest guy on the planet."
But Armstrong says it's going to be difficult.
"I think I hurt for my daughter more than I do for myself," she says. "It feels like a big loss that she's not going to grow up with both of her parents in the same house."
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No councils in Surrey switch hands but UKIP gain seats in Mole Valley and Reigate & Banstead
MORNING: Hello and welcome to our coverage of the count for this year's local elections in Surrey. Four councils are wading through the votes later today and we will be bringing you the latest on those results as and when they're announced.
Two councils have already counted and announced their results. Both Runnymede Borough Council and Tandridge District Council did their counts immediately after voting last night. Later today it will be the turn of Elmbridge Borough Council, Mole Valley District Council, Reigate and Banstead Borough Council and Woking Borough Council to go through their ballot papers.
So, without further ado, lets go through the first load of results from this year's local election.
The Conservatives have gained a seat on Runnymede Borough Council, as they took Chertsey South & Row Town from the Independent councillor, Gillian Ellis. UKIP secured second place in the vote, but failed to turn that into councillors as every other seat was held.
The biggest scare for the Tories came in Chertsey St Ann's where, after a recount, Richard Edis held on to his seat with a majority of just 19 votes with UKIP candidate William Bruno coming second.
It was a pattern that continued largely through the evening, with the Conservatives retaining all their seats, some by comfortable margins and others with UKIP in warm, if not quite hot pursuit.
It's a case of as you were in Tandridge with all 14 seats successfully defended in the district. The Conservatives managed to retain all 13 seats they held going into the vote while the Liberal Democrats kept hold of their seat in Warlingham, Chelsham & Farleigh.
The Tories took home more than 46% of the vote on the night, with UKIP securing 25% and the Liberal Democrates, 18%. East Surrey MP, Sam Gyimah, said the "Farage factor" failed to work in Tandridge.
"The reason is there was a very strong message - council tax has been frozen for four years and services have been maintained. That is something voters are experiencing."
Tandridge Conservatives' leader, Councillor Gordon Keymer admitted there had been "concern about the UKIP threat," but added: "It's an extremely good result."
As you can see from reporter Russell Butt's tweet, the counting in Runnymede went on quite late last night, with the last result being announced soon after 1.30am.
It was close! But another Tory hold in Chertsey St Ann's. Richard Edis gets 616 votes. UKIP's Bill Bruno had 598. Turnout 34.93%.— Russell Butt (@ChertseyRussell) May 23, 2014
Some Twitter reaction now to the result from Runnymede last night. First off, Chertsey St Ann's councillor, Shannon Saise-Marshall, who saw her Tory fellow representative, Richard Edis, hold onto his seat by just 19 votes as their party successfully defended all their seats and regain Chertsey South & Row Town from Independent, Gillian Ellis.
A good night for Runnymede Conservatives all round. Delivering a great service for residents of North Surrey. #localgov2014 #hardworkpaysoff— Cllr Shannon Saise-M (@DontLetYourTea) May 23, 2014
Meanwhile UKIP seems equally buoyed by last night's results in the borough. The party took 26.6% of the votes, 14% behind the Conservatives with Labour on 18% and the Liberal Democrats on 2.2%. But they failed to gain a single seat.
Back from Runnymede Count. Rough total percentage share in wards contested:
Roll on 2015. #UKIP— Redvers Cunningham (@UKIPRedvers) May 23, 2014
Now if you're a resident in one of the other boroughs or districts in Surrey, this is when counting in your area is due to start:
Elmbridge Borough Council: noon
Mole Valley District Council: 1pm
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council: 10am
Woking Borough Council: 2.30pm
We will have reporters at all four of these counts and will bring you the results as soon they're announced and get reaction to what you, the voters, have said.
Reporter Guy Martin was in Oxted School last night for the Tandridge count, where it appears that one of the highlights, aside from the results of course, was the refreshments!
@GuyMartinSurrey home made cake from the Oxted School PTA too - we are very lucky!— Tandridge Council (@TandridgeDC) May 22, 2014
Turnout is often a talking point at elections. Here's a rundown of the wards in Tandridge showing the proportion of eligible voters who turned out yesterday.
- Bletchingley and Nutfield: 42.27%
- Burstow, Horne and Outwood: 41.62%
- Dormansland and Felcourt: 40.98%
- Godstone: 42.32%
- Harestone: 41.28%
- Limpsfield: 48.81%
- Lingfield and Crowhurst: 39.54%
- Oxted North and Tandridge: 46.71%
- Oxted South: 43.23%
- Queens Park: 45.18%
- Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh: 45.92%
- Warlingham West: 43.63%
- Westway: 34.52%
- Whyteleafe: 38.04%
The highest turnout was in Limpsfield which had a turnout of nearly 49%. Did you vote yesterday? Are you surprised by this turnout? Let us know on Twitter , Facebook or by emailing our digital team with your thoughts.
Remember the count at Reigate & Banstead starts at 10am, but I'm sure these sentiments can also go to staff across the whole of Surrey who played their role in manning yesterday's polling stations.
About to go to the count #election2014. Thanks to all the polling staff #reigateandbanstead who worked a really long day yesterday— Graham Cook (@rastahill) May 23, 2014
Some reaction to the Tandridge results last night. As you can see from this little exchange, not everyone was as delighted as Sam Gyimah about the Conservative's domination of the district.
If you're from Runnymede or Tandridge and want to share your reaction to last night's results, please do. You can tweet us using the handle @getsurrey. If your count is today, let us know who you want to win.
@SamGyimah Let's be honest, you could dip a shop mannequin in blue paint and the Tandridge electorate would vote for it. Sadly.— Perkin (@filmplop) May 23, 2014
Back to our examination of the turnout in the areas which counted their votes last night. I've already brought you Tandridge's figures, so now it's time to see what proportion of the electorate in Runnymede went to the polls.
- Addlestone Bourneside: 35.19%
- Addlestone North: 31.05%
- Chertsey Meads: 32.73%
- Chertsey South and Row Town: 37.21%
- Chertsey St Ann's: 34.83%
- Egham Hythe: 29.03%
- Egham Town: 31.24%
- Englefield Green East: 26.26%
- Englefield Green West: 31.12%
- Foxhills: 37.68%
- New Haw: 33.57%
- Thorpe: 36.91%
- Virginia Water: 34.31%
- Woodham: 36.26%
So much lower than Tandridge, which had figures of more than 40% in the majority of its wards.
Tandridge District Council has even calculated the average turnout across the 14 wards. Thanks for that!
Overall turnout for district elections 42.57%— Tandridge Council (@TandridgeDC) May 23, 2014
The counting at Reigate & Banstead is due to start this morning. There are 17 seats up for grabs, 11 of them Tory held going into the election with the rest shared amongst Independents, Residents Association, Liberal Democrats and the Green Party.
This graphic shows how the remaining seats which aren't being contested this year are shared amongst the parties.
My colleagues at the Daily Mirror are looking at the results from across the country. And here are five things we learned, nationally.
They are:
- All the main parties have a UKIP problem
- Labour is on the up - slowly
- Labour needs to rethink its campaign strategy
- David Cameron still has a major Europe problem
- The Lib Dems are the biggest loser
Do you think any of these issues are reflected around here or are there other things we have learned from the results so far? Let us know on Facebook , Twitter or by emailing our digital team .
Not that we are trying to lower the importance of elections, but here is a photo of a polling station sign which has been altered slightly. Let us know if you spotted any similar scenes.
@getsurrey #Greeted #voters yesterday at a #polling booth in #Surrey Makes you #smile who ever you voted for #Love it pic.twitter.com/0IeDEJ6Wtc— pairfum (@pairfum) May 23, 2014
A reminder, if you've just joined us about the results from the two authorities which counted their votes through the night.
First of all, Runnymede, where the Conservatives gained Chertsey South and Row Town from Independent, Gillian Ellis. However UKIP, who fielded a candidate for all but one of the 14 wards, secured second place in the majority of the seats they contested.
The biggest scare of the night for the Tories was for the Chertsey St Ann's ward, historically a Labour seat.
After a re-count, the result was the last of the night to be announced, as Richard Edis held onto his seat with 616 votes, but UKIP candidate William Bruno was just 19 nail-biting votes behind.
As a result of the results, Runnymede Borough Council's political make-up now looks like this:
The other council to have counted its votes is Tandridge. The east Surrey district is a Conservative stronghold and this was reflected in last night's results. The Tories went in defending 13 seats, and came out with all seats intact while the Liberal Democrats successfully defended its seat.
The Lib Dems did lose a large amount of the vote though as UKIP's share went up, despite the party failing to gain a seat. In total, UKIP took 25.5% of the vote compared to 18.2% of the vote going to the Liberal Democrats.
Cllr Chris Botten, leader of the Liberal Democrat group, was not despondent despite seeing his party's overall share of the vote go down.
"There's been no change and I'm delighted that both the parties which do the work here have seen off the UKIP challenge," he said.
These residents in Walton still managed to cast their votes at this polling station yesterday despite the obvious problem in the photo above.
The "unusually high burst of rain" caused the land to flood around a temporary cabin being used as a polling station in Oakbank Avenue. Despite the water levels, ballot papers continue to be issued from the cabin, while they wait for "wooden walkways" to be put up.
Rachael Lake, who was outside the polling station, said: "Everything is still running though and the polling officer is doing an excellent job."
Let's have a look at the results from some of those authorities which have borders with councils in Surrey.
Kingston, which has been held by the Liberal Democrats for 12 years, has been taken over by the Conservatives. Nigel Nelson, from the Sunday people gives his take on the outcome, warning that David Cameron shouldn't make too much of it. Lib Dem bigwig, Malcolm Bruce said the jailing of the party's council leader for child pornography offences could have affected the outcome in Kingston.
Rushmoor Borough Council remains under Conservative control, despite the party losing a seat to Labour, who in turn lost one to UKIP. The Tories clinched eight of the 13 available this year, with six of its defending councillors being re-elected. Attika Choudhary lost her seat in the Wellington ward after being beaten by an "extremely happy" Labour candidate Jeremy Preece by 76 votes. She said: "I am disappointed but I hope to be back representing my constituents soon."
Richmond has been held by the Conservatives, who gained nine seats from the Lib Dems and one from UKIP, while Labour have taken control of Croydon from the Conservatives, taking seven seats from the party in blue.


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Cedarbrook Middle School in Cheltenham is scheduled to open two weeks late, on Sept. 16, as crews continue to remove mold from the campus.
The mold was discovered in some classrooms and hallways by maintenance crews in July, and remediation efforts are underway for the entire building, the district said in a letter Wednesday to parents, teachers and staff.
An independent environmental auditor will have to certify air-quality levels before students and staff will be allowed to return, Superintendent Natalie Thomas said.


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On November 9, 2012, American Reprographics Company (the "Company") filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (the "Report") regarding voluntary salary reductions of certain named executive officers. This Current Report on Form 8-K/A is filed to correct inadvertent errors in certain salary reduction amounts, base salaries and projected end dates disclosed in the Report, and the following disclosure amends and supersedes the information contained in the Report.
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The following named executive officers of the Company have voluntarily and temporarily agreed to reduce their annual base salaries in the percentages and dollar amounts set forth below opposite each such executive officer's name, effective November 10, 2012 and projected to end on or before December 31, 2013. The voluntary salary reductions below are subject to elimination at any time at the election of each executive officer and do not impact non-salary compensation and benefits.
Annual Salary Base Salary Salary Reduction % After Name Title (Amount) (Amount) Reduction Kumarakulasingam Chairman, President $ 950,000 20% ($190,000) $ 760,000 Suriyakumar and Chief Executive Officer Dilantha Wijesuriya Chief Operating $ 350,000 10% ($35,000) $ 315,000 Officer John E.D. Toth Chief Financial $ 300,000 10% ($30,000) $ 270,000 Officer, Secretary Rahul K. Roy Chief Technology $ 500,000 10% ($50,000) $ 450,000 Officer Jorge Avalos Chief Accounting $ 260,000 5% ($13,000) $ 247,000 Officer, Vice President Finance


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How it got here
As credit processing facilitators, MasterCard and Visa (NYSE: V ) have an incredible amount of unmet demand abroad yet to be tapped. Also, both companies serve strictly as transaction facilitators, keeping them free of the lending nightmare that Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS ) and American Express (NYSE: AXP ) were exposed to as both lenders and processors during the recession.
The real boost that propelled MasterCard shares to a new all-time high was its fourth-quarter results released yesterday. For the quarter, MasterCard notched a 10% increase in net revenue to $1.9 billion as EPS soared to $4.86 from just $0.15 in the year-ago period that was marred by a large one-time cost. Emerging markets continued to offer MasterCard its greatest growth opportunities, with Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa demonstrating volume of cash growth of 23.5% compared to "just" 9.7% within the United States in 2012.
What could slow MasterCard down?
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Regulators could choose to enforce tougher regulations on the debit-card industry and have, in fact, capped swipe-fees for processors in the past. Recently enacted credit card legislation, as my Foolish colleague Rich Smith explains, will allow businesses to openly charge credit card users a fee to essentially reimburse themselves for the amount of the charge from MasterCard or any of its peers, and could be another potential pitfall.
Finally, increased competition from Visa, American Express, and Discover, and even greater prepaid-debit competition from NetSpend Holdings (UNKNOWN: NTSP.DL ) could spell trouble if the global economy goes through an extended and deep contraction.
Can the run continue?
Both MasterCard and Visa are sitting in the driver's seat of a stock car going 200+ mph, but can it continue? I'd certainly say so.
MasterCard has multiple long-term factors working in its favor even if its outlook appeared a bit cautious to some on Wall Street. MasterCard's focus on emerging markets will predominantly shield it from any global slowdowns and give it a nearly limitless pool of potential partnerships and regional opportunities.
MasterCard is also more focused and better financed than many of its peers. Nothing against NetSpend -- which has quietly amassed an impressive list of customers including eBay's PayPal, and 7-Eleven -- but MasterCard can produce the amount of free cash that NetSpend has on its balance sheet ($26.4 million) in just four days! With American Express and Discover focused on lending as much as processing, MasterCard and Visa are free to rule the roost when it comes to transaction facilitation.
At about 20 times forward earnings, MasterCard is nearly as inexpensive as in years past. However, given the fact that it can grow its gross dollar volumes being transacted in emerging markets by 15% or greater for what I project will be at least the next decade, I'd call it remarkably undervalued here. I will continue to leave me CAPScall of outperform firmly in place on MasterCard.
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