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First the Irish were attacked for being ungrateful. Then Ireland's voters were criticized for being ignorant and infantile. Next it was all the fault of bloggers. Now we are told that the Irish who voted No to the Lisbon European Union Treaty are really CIA stooges.
The EU's great and good (clearly crazed by continued and repeated referendum rejections) have embraced a new swivel-eyed conspiracy theory to explain why it is all a United States/Pentagon/CIA/Neo-Con plot against Europe after all.
The charge has been led this week by German Green Euro-MP Daniel Cohn-Bendit, a man who has long played the role of useful idiot to the EU's political establishment. His barmy claims have been taken up by European Parliament President Hans-Gert Pöttering, a German Christian Democrat, and echoed in the Commission.
"Last weekend, the Irish press revealed that there possibly exists a link between the financers of the no-campaign in Ireland and the Pentagon as well as the CIA. This was a very interesting story and the explanation given was that Europe should not become too strong," said Mr Cohn-Bendit.
"If proved true, this would clearly show that there are forces in the US willing to pay people to destabilise a strong and autonomous Europe. If this can happen for the Lisbon Treaty vote, it raises grave concerns for interference in next year's European elections."
The lunatic idea (an amazing delusion of grandeur) that Washington would want to intervene in European elections is gently lampooned by Open Europe. Nobody really cares about euro-elections – except for MEPs. Everybody knows that.
Of course, as Mr Cohn-Bendit also knows full well, the US is a great supporter of the EU, its old Constitution and the Lisbon Treaty that replaced it. The EU of today (especially its foreign policy and single currency) was encouraged by the Americans, let alone the British and French, as a way of binding a unified Germany into the West. The idea that the Pentagon would want to block an EU Treaty that pushes Europe to assume more of the bill for security, defence and, ultimately, Nato is dumb, really dumb.
In fact, Mr Cohn-Bendit and Mr Pöttering's resort to anti-Americanism, as England Expects notes, is for a German audience amid fears here in Brussels that the EU establishment will get a drubbing in Germany during European elections next June.
The EU fixation with the No campaign's finances and the role of Mr Ganley is a complete denial and inversion of the real political balance of forces in the Irish Lisbon referendum battle. The entire political establishment in Ireland, with the Pope's support, backed a Yes vote – a priceless coalition.
The No side won, not because of Mr Ganley or his cash, but because the majority of Irish people (as with the French and Dutch before) rejected the uniform outlook of their rulers that, on Lisbon or the EU Constitution, There Is No Alternative.
We should not be fooled. It is not about the EU versus the US, this is nothing more than a smokescreen for the euro-reactionaries who believe that EU referendums should only have one answer, Yes.
Mr Pöttering, backed up by the European Commission, has now demanded "transparency" – a Brussels weasel word.
"I have been following this whole matter very attentively for some time. We do indeed need absolute transparency on this because this is exactly what those who are attacking us demand. However, they must provide total transparency on what funds this organisation," he said.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I deduce from your applause that we stand on the side of those who strive for absolute transparency in all of these questions in order to keep Europe from suffering harm."
I, for one, can confirm that the Parliament President has "attentively" followed these claims. I have been pestered a number of times over recent weeks by his aides who have tried to place stories about Mr Ganley and the No campaign's finances, the CIA and Albanian mafia.
Many in the EU think that we, the people, are stupid and that those who disagree with their world view can only be malicious, dangerous
As I have noted before, here and here, Brussels chatter about "hidden agendas" is code for not trusting people to be able to judge for themselves over arguments put forward by others. It is a call to set set up policemen over public life.
France 24 / AFP – EU chief urges next US president to work closely with Europe – "In these times of uncertainty, the EU needs the US and, yes, the US needs the EU more than ever," said European Commission chief Jose Manuel Barroso.
U.S. White House: Framework for Advancing Transatlantic Economic Integration Between the United States of America and the European Union– "We, leaders of the United States of America and the European Union (EU): Believing that deeper transatlantic economic integration and growth will benefit our citizens and the competitiveness of our economies, will have global benefits."
The Guardian: New pact would give EU citizens' data to US – "A comprehensive transatlantic pact clearing the way for the unprecedented supply of private data on European citizens to the American authorities"


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MOBILE, Alabama – The United Way of Southwest Alabama announced its official 2014 campaign goal Thursday and revealed the pacesetter program has already raised nearly one-third of the total.
"I believe the need is great, and there is no other organization in our community better equipped to assist in raising the funds needed than the United Way of Southwest Alabama," said UWSWA's 2014 campaign chairman, Don Keeler, who is vice president of human resources for Austal USA in Mobile.
The official 2014 goal of $5,053, 305 represents a 1 percent increase compared with the 2013 goal that the organization obliterated by collecting $5,003,273. The annual pacesetter program, however, has already garnered about $1.5 million of the total goal for 2014.
David Trent, site director of the Mobile Engineering Center for Airbus Americas Engineering Inc. and the UWSWA's 2014 Board of Trustees chairman, said he doesn't consider the organization's mission a fundraising effort.
"Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our communities. It really is that simple," Trent said, noting that the funding raised is then used to assist thoroughly vetted programs to ensure charitable dollars are used to responsibly and where they can realize the most impact.
"Would you give money to somebody who wouldn't spend it the way you want it spent?" Trent asked immediately before taking the stage at VIA Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center in Mobile.
By focusing specifically on the four building blocks of health, education, financial stability and essentials, Trent said UWSWA ensures the programs receiving support yield the most powerful – and measurable – returns in the community.
"It's not just about how much we raise, but what we do with the funds we do raise," he said. "By focusing our priorities and having community indicators to review our progress, we can collaboratively work with our nonprofit partners, corporate partners and local organizations to make positive impacts that will last generations."
Alan H. Turner II, president and chief executive officer of UWSWA, said "there's a greater need than ever" for sustained support of the model that in the past two years has witnessed total contributions increase a combined 10 percent.
"Our building blocks have helped us identify the need and the community impact model makes it possible to identify the local programs and services that are making positive gains on our new community indicators," Turner said. "We can't do it alone, nor can any one organization or agency do it alone. We are improving lives by uniting and mobilizing resources to support our building blocks."
The UWSWA also recognized volunteers from organized labor, Mobile County and throughout its three-county service area during Thursday's ceremony. The winners are as follows:
- W.O. Mozingo Community Service Award: William Byron Vice
- Red Leachmann Award: Sheet Metal Workers, Local 441
- Volunteer Heart of Gold (Mobile County), Health: Norma Jean Stowe
- Volunteer Heart of Gold, Education (Mobile County): Ryan New
- Volunteer Heart of Gold, Financial Stability (Mobile County): Sam Thomas
- Volunteer Heart of Gold, Essentials (Mobile County): Sharon Murrill
- Volunteer of the Year: Brian Jordan, FusionPoint Media
- Outstanding Community Partner: VIA Health, Fitness & Enrichment Center
- Outstanding Community Service: Airbus Americas

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So he incorporated his love of music with memories of his grandmother who suffered from dementia to bring songs into nursing homes.
Rich stumbled upon an article about an organization called Music & Memory that works to provide iPods and songs to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. For his Scout project, he aims to gather 25 to 30 iPods for residents at Avera Morningside Heights and create personalized playlists for the residents.
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Matthew Rich helps Avera Morningside Heights resident Margaret Marks with an iPod for his Music & Memories Eagle Scout project on Thursday.
"They were quite excited when I proposed the idea," Rich said.
Dan Cohen founded Music & Memory 2010 after working with nursing homes in Greater New York and researching the effects of music on their residents. Cohen found that just by listening to music from their younger years, residents experienced profound improvements in their moods, memory and overall enjoyment of life. According to Music & Memory, residents with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases that damage the brain are said to "reconnect to the world and gain improved quality of life from listening to personal music favorites."
Jackie Esping, a nurse supervisor at Avera Morningside Heights, has been working with Rich on the Music & Memory project and believes that it will bring new life to some of the residents.
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Nova Scotia's Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister, Percy Paris, speaks at a press conference announcing the reopening of the Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre in his hometown July 27.
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A group of West Hants Warriors take a quick break from listening attentively to the guests of honour at a press conference, announcing the reopening of the Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre, to smile for the camera.
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Local jazz men break it down for all in attendance at the evening celebrating marking the reopening of the Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre.
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A former premier of Nova Scotia, Gerald Regan, addresses his hometown crowd on the lawn of the Haliburton House Museum July 27, at the reopening celebration of the Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre.
Hockey Heritage Society celebrates grand reopening
A museum that seemed destined for closure seven months ago is now an example of what can be accomplished with a little teamwork.
Kings-Hants Liberal MP Scott Brison expressed this sentiment while addressing a crowd of about 50 guests lining the front lawn of the Haliburton House Museum July 27 for a press conference announcing the reopening of Windsor's Hockey Heritage Centre.
"It shows you that regardless of the colour of your sweater, if you keep your stick on the ice,... your elbows down, and aim at a common goal, you can get good things done in government or hockey," said Brison, commending Hants West Conservative MLA Chuck Porter, Nova Scotia's Economic and Rural Development and Tourism Minister Percy Paris, Windsor Mayor Paul Beazley, West Hants Warden Richard Dauphinee and members of the Windsor Hockey Heritage Society for working together to keep the popular tourist destination alive and well in the little town of big firsts.
In January, at the request of Beazley and Dauphinee, Porter arranged a meeting with Paris, of the governing NDP, to discuss the fate of the financially-burdened, non-profit group toying with the idea of closing the centre on Gerrish Street to cut costs.
The society has since benefitted from an influx of new members dedicated to keeping the centre open, a variety of fundraising efforts, a partnership with the Association of Nova Scotia Museums, and a temporary move to the Haliburton House Museum.
At the press conference, Paris, a Windsor native, took the liberty of reminiscing about his days on the ice with his hometown crowd before taking a peek at the new hockey heritage exhibits. The exhibits now occupy several rooms in the west wing of the home where Thomas Chandler Haliburton is believed to have witnessed children playing a game of hurley on the icy surface of Long Pond more than 200 years ago.
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"This town is where my love for the game of hockey began," said Paris, adding that his father, John "Buster" Paris, is a Nova Scotia Sports Hall of Fame inductee for his contributions to the sport.
The Department of Economic and Rural Development and Tourism provided $15,000 to help the society move the centre to its new home on Clifton Avenue. Communities, Culture and Heritage helped with the arrangement of hockey heritage exhibits in the Haliburton House Museum.
"Innovation such as this is the key component of our government strategy, jobsHere - the plan to grow our economy," Paris said of the combined museums.
"I have no doubt that this innovative exhibit will attract many hockey enthusiasts from all over Canada and from around the world."
Hundreds of guests, including several local hockey legends, attended a reopening celebration for Windsor's Hockey Heritage Centre on the Haliburton grounds later that evening.
David Hunter, the president of the hockey society, says the Windsor Hockey Heritage Centre is a necessity in the small town that proudly claims to be the birthplace of hockey.
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Solvay, NY — The police car that used to sit on Milton Avenue near Bailey Street at the west end of Solvay has been moved after a village resident complained, village officials said.
Sal Siriano wrote a letter to the editor, which appeared in The Post-Standard on July 28, that asked the village to remove the eyesore out of public view until proper disposal.
"I'm embarrassed as a resident of Solvay to have this represent not only the village, but the ongoing Milton Avenue beautification project," he wrote.
Village officials said the car was moved to the side of Milton Avenue temporarily, but noticed that the presence of the police car caused some drivers entering Milton Avenue to slow down. The car was moved on the afternoon of July 28. The village plans to put it up for auction.
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Car 54, where are you? Rusting out about 20 feet off the main street entering the village of Solvay on the west end of Milton Avenue.
The former police car has been guarding the village entrance for quite some time now, unlicensed and half-overgrown by vegetation. I reported this to the village codes enforcement officer and was told she was aware of the codes, but no other village locations were available. She added, "As our parent used to say, "Do as I say, not as I do.'" I contacted a village trustee about the car, and it appears both the mayor and the majority of the elected officials agree with that theory.
I find it hard to believe there is no other place within the village where this eyesore can be stored, out of public view, until proper disposal. I am embarrassed as a resident of Solvay to have this represent not only the village, but the ongoing Milton Avenue beautification project.
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Kari Files, music director at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minot, and Pastor Craig Schweitzer of Good Shepherd Lutheran in Bismarck are serving as worship musicians at the 2011 Evangelical Lutheran Church of America's Churchwide Assembly in Orlando, Fla.
Also at the assembly, Garrison native, Pastor Renee Splichal Larson of Heart River Lutheran Church in Mandan will be a featured speaker. She will preach in worship at the assembly today, focusing on the baptismal commitment "to strive for justice and peace in all the earth." The assembly's theme is "Freed in Christ to Serve."
Makoti teacher gets Unsung Heroes grant
MAKOTI Joan Petrick, a teacher at Lewis and Clark-North Shore in Makoti, has received a $2,000 ING Unsung Heroes Grant.
Petrick's winning project is "The Advanced Placement Incentive Grant" which will enable teachers in her school district to train to offer advanced placement classes to students. One of the criteria for earning a $6,000 college scholarship from the state is for students to take an advanced placement or dual credit course in high school, but North Shore doesn't offer the advanced placement classes. Through the grant, teachers will be able to purchase textbooks, resources and materials for students who take the advanced placement classes and begin training to eventually offer the advanced placement classes.
Petrick will now compete with 99 other winners across the country for an additional $5,000, $10,000 or $25,000 prize.
N.D. joins interstate educational compact
North Dakota is now part of the Interstate Compact for Educational Opportunity for Military Children, an agreement with 36 other states to streamline the transition between various schools for military families as they deploy and move from state to state.
The state's involvement was marked by a special event Aug. 12 at the Grand Forks Air Force Base attended by Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley; Rep. Kim Koppelman; Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general; Superintendent Wayne Sanstead; and representatives of the active duty military and their families.
The compact is the result of legislation passed during the 62nd North Dakota Legislature and signed by Gov. Jack Dalrymple earlier this year.
"When our military men and women serve this country, their families serve, too," Wrigley said. "This compact helps ensure that while they are defending our nation here at home or abroad, we are supporting their children by helping them achieve their full academic potential."
The compact will assist the educational transition for military families who are oftentimes subject to deployments and movement from state to state. North Dakota is the latest to join 36 other states in furthering educational opportunities for the children of military families. Per legislation, a state council will be appointed to oversee the state's participation in the compact and Sanstead will serve as chair.
The Department of Defense assisted in drafting the compact along with the Center for Interstate Compacts, housed in the Council of State Governments.
Williston State College offers business course
WILLISTON Williston State College is offering a business evening cohort program, a curriculum designed to help the working professional earn a college degree in his or her free time.
The program will begin this fall. It will provide a rigorous, accelerated program which will end with the earning of an associate of science degree in business. Coursework will be done on campus and online, with participants attending classes one night per week. They will finish the course with 62 credit hours completed.
"The participants will have the opportunity to meet other adults who share career interests, to develop their business leadership skills and prepare for possible advancement with their current job," said Wanda Meyer, Williston State College vice president for instruction. "The degree they earn will transfer to all other colleges in the state of North Dakota."
She encouraged anyone who wants to earn an associate's degree but can't quit their job to look into the program. She added that any company would benefit from sending employees through this program.
"Say you have an oil company," Meyer said. "That company, like every business, needs someone who can perform basic business functions that take place, including marketing, human resource skills, payroll, etc. To be at a level of professionalism and be where they are at, they will need to have management skills. This program will provide that training, helping the employee develop skills to help the company be better and more efficient."
For more information on the program, contact Leah Hess, enrollment coordinator at 774-4220, or Serena Christianson at 774-4526, or go to the Web site at (www.willistonstate.edu).
Open house scheduled at Montessori school
There will be an open house at Montessori of Minot from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday. The public will have a chance to tour the school, which is located one mile north of the main gate at Minot Air Force Base.
Staff will be on hand to answer questions and register new students. Montessori of Minot will be offering free programs as well as elective classes for homeschoolers.
Elementary classes begin at the school on Tuesday. Preschool classes will begin Sept. 6.
The school will also offer a "day of fun" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 27. The school will have a truck touch (a chance to see and touch big rigs, police cars, and more), bounce house, games, and tours of the school. This is a free event open to the public. The Montessori of Minot PTO will be selling concessions.
For more information about both events, call 727-4994.


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Church again offering annual Go-Camp
Rainier Hills Cristian Fellowship will again host its annual summer Go-Camp event and carnival.
Go Camp is week in which families, teens, kids and adults will have the opportunity for worship and Bible teaching, and to show the love of God in the community through acts of service and leadership.
This year the camp runs from July 12 through 19 at the church located at 23711 Entwhistle Rd. Buckley. July 17, the youth will be serving the Prairie Ridge community lunch and will offer a few performances at the park. That evening the group will head to Tacoma and feed the homeless, plus lead worship and perform.
The carnival is scheduled for July 18. The performance team will perform throughout the day and there will be free food and prizes given away. There will be games and inflatable bouncy toys. The community is invited to attend and there is no charge.
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It's too bad the Jefferson County Commission doesn't trust the people who elected them -- the voters in Jefferson County -- enough to let them in on the negotiations that will determine how much sewer ratepayers are going to have to pay to keep the county from going belly-up.
The commission met behind closed doors in executive session last week, considering the proposal from the bankers and working on a counterproposal. Now, the bankers' proposal is what it is; the counterproposal will be what it will be. The bankers and commissioners know what's' going on. Only the public is left in the dark.
That's wrong, but this County Commission doesn't value transparency like a public governing body should. And it's possible the commissioners were conducting some business in the closed-off meeting that they shouldn't have.
The state's open-meetings law allows a public body to go into executive session to hear strategy from lawyers, but when the members of a body start deliberating and discussing what actions they're going to take, they should do that in an open meeting.
The commission is meeting again Friday.
What do you think? Is this County Commission too secretive? Should we, the public, be able to know what the banks' counteroffer was and what the county's proposal is going to be? That's what this week's Views poll wants to know. Vote below. The results and a selection of comments will be published in Sunday's Viewpoints section.
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The 2005 Canadian Cycling Season Ready To GoCourtesy CCAThe Canadian Cycling Association (CCA) is proud to present the 2005 provisional calendar of cycling events across the nation. A total of 38 events in 5 disciplines will be presented from May to November. Boosted by the amazing results of our Olympians in Athens, more then 10,000 athletes, from 5 to 65 years old, will participate in national calendar events throughout the season.The event listed below represent the National Calendar for 2005. The CCA would like to thank all the organizers that applied to be on the National Calendar. Road13 events are set on the calendar for 2005. Most of them are sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the international governing body of cycling, including the only road World Cup in North America in Montréal, Québec. Also, the CCA is proud to announced the launch of a new national series with more then $10,000 in cash for Elite men and women. Furthermore, two major Games including cycling events will take place in Canada this year: the Canada Summer Games and the World Master Games.


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COACH: Tom Buteyn (third year).
2012-13 RECORD: 18-5 overall, 9-1 in O-K White.
KEY PLAYERS: Christian shared the O-K White championship with Forest Hills Central a year ago, and is set to defend on the heels of an 18-win season. This year's team, however, is a little bit short on varsity experience, but has two returning starters who are a bit longer. Senior Haley Muller is a 6-0 post player who averaged 7 points and 8 rebounds per game as a junior, while 5-10 junior Kortney Deurloo returns after averaging 7 points and 6 rebounds. They are the only two returning players with extensive varsity experience returning to the lineup.
OUTLOOK: "We are very young, with only two players returning who played extensively last year," Buteyn said. "We should be a tough defensive team, with a deep bench and good cohesive teamwork. Our goal, as always, is to compete for the top spot in the O-K White. In order to reach our goals, we will need to get used to playing together very quickly. We will have to be a strong defensive and rebounding team in order for us to compete at the level we need to be at."
COACH: Roxanne Gallert (seventh year).
2012-13 RECORD: 17-5 overall, 9-1 in O-K White.
KEY PLAYERS: After sharing the O-K White title with Grand Rapids Christian, the Rangers are looking to add to their basketball tradition under seventh-year coach Roxanne Gallert. Led by returning all-conference selection Mya Udell, the Rangers have a shot at repeating. Udell is a strong inside-outside threat as a 3-point shooter, as well as a strong finisher by the basket. Also back is sophomore point guard Jessica Fuller, who earned all-conference honorable mention. Fuller will need to utilize her quickness and aggressiveness when she steps into an expanded role this season. Senior guard Allie Wittenbach is another returning starter who is expected to be much more of a scoring threat, while 5-8 sophomore guard Rhea Thornton moves from a sixth-man role into a starting wing, providing offense from inside the paint and outside the arc. Sophia Sanfillippo, a 5-11 junior, is expected to move into a starting position in the post.
OUTLOOK: "The strengths of this team should be the amount of offense we are capable of producing from all positions, as well as the versatility our players provide," Gallert said. "We can be quick and strong, but we could also be successful in a half-court set. With only two seniors, it will be hard to determine just how good we can be early on, as we compete against some of the most successful programs in West Michigan."
COACH: Jake Strotheide (second year).
2012-13 RECORD: 7-14 overall, 3-7 in O-K White.
KEY PLAYERS: Lowell returns several key starters, led by 6-0 senior Aubreigh Steed, a versatile do-it-all type player who was an all-conference pick in the O-K White after averaging 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 blocked shots per game. Along with Steed, who signed a basketball scholarship to Lake Superior State University, the Red Arrows are also looking for production from 5-7 junior guard Kate Montgomery and 6-0 senior forward Sara Oesch. Montgomery averaged 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game as a sophomore, while Oesch is a strong rebounder at 8 per game. Junior guards Katie Holzhueter, Kennedy Coxon, Tara McQueen, and Caterine Stump provide the Red Arrows with some talent and depth in the backcourt.
OUTLOOK: "Our size is something that will help us this year," Strotheide said. "We will have three girls over 6-foot who will hopefully control the boards and disrupt other teams' shots. I believe we should be a much better rebounding team, and that will hopefully allow us to get out and run the floor. Much of what we do will depend on Aubreigh. If she has a good night, either shooting, or creating opportunities for teammates, we will be able to compete with anyone. Our guard play is much deeper and we'll be able to rotate more players in and out of the lineup. We should be a much better shooting team, and that will help us a bunch, because teams really packed it in on us last year. We need to find a way to do the little things better than we did last season."
COACH: Brad VanTimmeren (second year).
2012-13 RECORD: 3-18, 1-7 in O-K White.
KEY PLAYERS: Jenison struggled in the tough O-K White a year ago, but a healthy lineup with several returning starters has the Wildcats optimistic. Leading the way is super-shooter Joslyn TenBrink, a four-year varsity player who averaged just over 13 points per game, while making 51 3-point shots. Two players hoping to bounce back strong from injuries include seniors Jenna Woodward, who averaged 8 points and 6 rebounds per game, and McKenna Mattson, who is very strong on the defensive end. Two other key seniors are Marissa Sneider and Mariah Adamy. Sophomore point guard Rachel DeBoer returns with plenty of varsity experience, after starting half the season last year. In addition, four freshmen – Emily Nott, Kailey McCarty, Kayla Clark, and Jenna Smaby – are making the big leap to the varsity level and are all expected to contribute right away.
OUTLOOK: "We have an experienced team, combined with four freshmen, and we're going to battle teams and compete for 32 minutes," VanTimmeren said. "We have good speed and like to play hard. We don't have a single girl over 5-8, so we have to play good defense and limit the number of possessions other teams get. A lot of our success will depend on how well we play defense and rebound."
COACH: Michael Glass (first year).
2012-13 RECORD: 8-13 overall, 4-6 in O-K White.
KEY PLAYERS: First-year coach Michael Glass takes over the program after successful stints at Forest Hills Northern and West Catholic. A cross-class nucleus consisting of senior guard Keagan Pontious, junor guard Lexi Bush, and sophomore forward Cameron Peek provides Caledonia with a combination of scoring, rebounding, and ball-handling skills. Other key players Glass expects solid contributions from include senior McKenna Maynard and sophomores Olivia Bestrom and Carlie Crank.
OUTLOOK: "Entering my first year, I am optimistic we can vie for a conference championship, as well as contend in a very difficult district," Glass said. "We are a fundamentally-sound basketball team. Our strengths will be our overall team speed, as well as good leadership from our upper classmen. I like our non-conference schedule with some tough games early to see just where we stack up. For us to be successful, we will have to adapt to our new system. The ladies are working hard, and learning new techniques that come with our style of play. If we play the way I know we can play, we will achieve all the goals we set."
COACH: Dominic Melton (first year).
2012-13 RECORD: 9-13 overall, 4-6 in the O-K White.
KEY PLAYERS: Just one senior returns from last year, 5-6 guard Kristi VanProoyen, whose leadership will be a key to the development of a team that is young, but with some varsity experience. Claire Farrington (5-6) is entering her third season on the varsity, while 5-5 sophomore Onika Berkley led the team in rebounding as a freshman with 7 per game, and 5-9 junior Liza Edler started 19 games as a sophomore in her first season of basketball. Coming back from a hand injury sustained last year, 6-3 sophomore Kelly Grant looks to make her presence felt in the post. Several young players also have opportunities to make instant impacts, including scrappy 5-4 sophomore Grace Schumar, along with 5-4 freshman Madison Micho and 5-10 freshman Lindsay Duca.
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Parma Western swept the both Peterson games and both Baker games to climb above .500 in Capital Area Activities Conference Gold Division play.
Michael Hart led Western with a 449 series, including a 236 in Game 2, and Andrew Mullikin bowled a 438 in Game 1.
"Andrew is fighting a wrist injury, but it was nice to see him bowling well," Western coach Eric Mullikin said. "He was able to fight through it."
Eaton Rapids' Patrick O'Neill bowled a match-high 242 in Game 1 en route to a 414 series.
Western has won its last two matches after dropping two in a row to Charlotte and Jackson Northwest.
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VILLANOVA, Pa. — At 5:03 p.m. today, Jordan Theodore was the first Seton Hall player on the floor for early shootaround.
Arriving before Villanova's team even entered its own building, Theodore put up shot after shot for nearly 35 minutes with associate head coach Shaheen Holloway. After missing a free throw to cost his team its last game, Theodore was determined to make up for it.
Less than four hours later, he not only didn't atone for it — in the words of his head coach — Theodore tried too hard for redemption. And now, Seton Hall has to wonder for the first time this season: What's next?
"I think what happened with Theo was the fact that he took the loss so hard the other night," Pirates head coach Kevin Willard said of last Friday's game against South Florida. "He said, 'I'll make it up, I'll get it back for us.' And I think he tried to put the team on his back and I think this was one of the poorest games of his year.
"But he'll bounce back — I have tremendous confidence in him."
After Seton Hall's 84-76 loss tonight to the previously stumbling Wildcats, it would be easy to lay blame at the feet of the senior point guard.
Theodore went 2-for-16 from the floor and scored only 13 points. Like his teammates, he pressed for shots that weren't there, tried to make too many plays happen and watched as Villanova (9-10, 2-5 in Big East) let Seton Hall (15-4, 4-3 in Big East) shoot themselves out of the game.
Afterward, the Pirates locker room, usually open to the media, was closed for the first time under Willard — a clear signal the problems of the last week don't rest solely on Theodore's shoulders, no matter how much he'd like them to.
"Look at my roster: We have two seniors who've never won at this level, freshmen and sophomores who have never been at this level," Willard said. "This is an all-new experience for them. Getting articles, interviewed, all this notoriety — it's very new to them. So you can lose focus because you read your own press clippings and say, 'Hey, look at this, look at that.' ... It's very easy to lose your way if you've never been here before."
Villanova turned Seton Hall's best weapon around on itself. Entering the game as the Big East's top 3-point shooting team, the Pirates chucked up a season-high 36 3-point attempts, but made only 12. Meanwhile, Wildcats forward JayVaughn Pinkston had a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds, to boost Maalik Wayns' game-high 25 points.
Seton Hall had four players in double-figures — led by Fuquan Edwin's 14 points — but shot just 36 percent from the floor. The Pirates were also crushed on the boards, 45-36.
"I thought we took a lot of good ones," Willard said of the high volume of 3s. "We took some bad ones early, but I thought we had a lot of good looks. It's probably 10 too many, but out of the 36, we probably had about 28 good looks."
While Theodore, who took eight of those 3s, was locked up for most of the night by Wayns and Villanova's defense, Willard strongly suggested something else was bothering his star guard. Not only the burden of the missed 1-and-1 at the end of the South Florida game, but that the officiating crew didn't seem to be giving him any calls.
"I thought the refs bothered Theodore," Willard said. "I thought he got a little wrapped up where he thought he was getting fouled and he wasn't getting fouled. I also don't think he's getting the respect that he deserves."
When asked to clarify if the lack of respect was from the officials, Willard said: "Yeah."
Seton Hall will now have a week to regroup and try to stop its sudden two-game losing streak. Willard thinks his team could use the break. Now, they may need it.
"We talked about it after the game — what had gotten us to the point of where we were," Willard said. "And making sure we stay focused, individually, on what got us there as a team. Hopefully, they'll listen."
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The woman who had been the subject of a police hunt is in custody.
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MARYSVILLE — While the merchants of Marysville's Third Street take pride in its title as "the Street of Families," due to the street's old-fashioned lampposts marked with the names of honored families, this year's prelude to "Merrysville for the Holidays" will see it becoming "the Street of Carols," starting Dec. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Participating Third Street shops will feature window displays designed to match seasonal carols, so that customers and passersby alike can guess at the songs.
"Vintage Violets may think their song is obvious, but can you guess it?" asked Mary Burns, owner of the Bookworks on Third Street. "What about Carr's Hardware's display of holly?"
Burns added that the Bookworks has invited local artist Gene Cyrus to produce a painting based on their own carol, which will be displayed in its window beside the Christmas tree and quartz pieces that she said will also serve as clues.
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This is the second annual Concert to Remember, founded in honor of local musician and caregiver Dean Morris, who died unexpectedly in 2011.
Morris, a self-taught musician and member of the Ski Band for 30 years, was the sole caregiver to wife Shirley Morris, who is being treated for Alzheimer's disease.
Artwork by Elaine Stacy will be included in the auction that night. All proceeds will go to support the Alzheimer's Association.
"One of the many things it will go for is our toll-free helpline," said Amy Von Bank. "That is 24 hours a day, seven days a week. So if you know someone with the disease, or for questions about the disease, caregiver stress, just finding resources or information, you can call. A live person will answer and walk them through, and help them find the information."
The Association helps caregivers learn about the disease, offers free pamphlets and videos, funds research and advocates for more public support for the disease.
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After last season's tailspin, it's understandable that Michigan coach Brady Hoke would be eager to get back on the field and start working to prevent a repeat.
Hoke had Michigan begin spring practice earlier than in past seasons, starting prior to spring break. He hopes that the down time will give new offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier's new offense a chance to sink in, and his team will return refreshed and ready to work.
"We have so much new stuff," said Hoke in a press conference, as noted on mgoblue.com. "New offense, when you look at terminology and all those things that are important. We thought these first two days—non-padded—we could get a lot taught, a lot of the base things that are in the offense…When they come back hopefully they'll be in a groove with what they've done so far."
The week that the team takes away from the practice field will also allow the coaching staff to evaluate the position changes previously announced by Hoke. After the team's 7-6 record last season, he has little margin for error this season. With numerous questions on offense and the shuffling of his defensive staff, every move is critical if Michigan hopes to compete for the Big Ten title this season.


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I've tried and tried, but ever since the news came out, I've been unable to get the tune out of my head. On Tuesday, Internet infrastructure superstar Cisco (Nasdaq: CSCO ) announced that it's following in the footsteps of former tech stars Intel (Nasdaq: INTC ) and Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT ) and introducing a dividend for its shareholders.
A dividend? From Cisco? Is this the end?
I understand how many could think so, but my answer is: No, this is not the end for Cisco. In fact, it might just be the beginning of a beautiful relationship with shareholders.
Sure, once upon a time, Cisco's name was synonymous with "tech", and "growth." But lately, Cisco's been growing at a more modest pace -- in line with Intel and Microsoft, in fact, with analysts projecting only 12% growth over the next five years. And if that may not be the kind of pace that sets growth investors' pulses to racing, Cisco has at least evolved into the kind of company that attracts smiles from the value set. With $40 billion in cash on its balance sheet, and another $9 billion in cash pouring into its coffers each year, Cisco's biggest problem these days is figuring out what to do with the cash.
On the one hand, sure, Cisco could reinvest its profits in itself, in hopes of juicing its growth rate. But with a $124 billion in market cap already, I'm not sure how much bigger Cisco can grow. On the other hand, management could try to "buy growth" by acquiring other companies. Indeed, it has made a few savvy acquisitions recently.
But often as not, that path leads to madness. Witness Intel's absurd dabbling in code writing with the McAfee (NYSE: MFE ) acquisition. Or Hewlett-Packard's (NYSE: HPQ ) madcap acquisition spree. Or Dell's (Nasdaq: DELL ) pale imitation thereof.
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For every Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL ) out there making divinely inspired moves in the M&A game, I can show you three more crying "synergies!" on the one hand, while savaging shareholder value on the other. Given my druthers, therefore, I prefer to see Cisco take the safer route. Dipping its toe in the water with a modest "1 percent to 2 percent" dividend is the right thing to do -- and a Foolish way to do it.


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The Detroit Lions added another former member of the Dallas Cowboys secondary in cornerback Tra Battle.
Battle joins Anthony Henry, who the Lions acquired by trading quarterback Jon Kitna, and joins a crowded defensive backfield in Detroit.
Detroit Free Press, May 27: The Lions have claimed cornerback Tra Battle off waivers from the Cowboys, according to scout.com. Battle was waived today. He played one game for San Diego and five for Dallas last year as a rookie.
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Causing another person's death through reckless behavior, or in the commission of another crime but without intent to kill, carries a lighter sentence than most other forms of homicide. Sentencing guidelines for involuntary manslaughter differ quite a bit among the various state judicial systems, however. Involuntary manslaughter at both the federal and state level is treated as a felony and usually carries a jail or prison sentence of at least 12 months, plus fines and probation.
The base sentence for involuntary manslaughter under federal sentencing guidelines is a 10 to 16 month prison sentence, which increases if it was committed through an act of reckless conduct. The minimum sentence for involuntary manslaughter committed with an automobile is higher still, although judges may use a certain amount discretion.
While states often take their cues from the federal courts when drafting their own sentencing guidelines, states vary widely on this issue. States will generally give a range of possible sentences and allow judges discretion in determining what sentence to actually impose. In making their determination, judges look at aggravating and mitigating factors to decide how harsh of a sentence to hand down. Aggravating factors are those that increase the severity of the crime and include things such as the defendant's history of reckless behavior. Mitigating factors tend to decrease the sentence, and typically involve factors such as the defendant's acceptance of responsibility for the crime and lack of criminal history.
Two examples illustrate the difference in sentences among different jurisdictions. Former police officer Johannes Mehserle, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter after he accidentally drew his pistol instead of his stun gun and fatally shot an unarmed man, received a two-year California prison sentence in 2010. The state's sentencing guidelines mandated a two- to four-year sentence. Tommy Morgan, a member of the Navajo Nation residing in New Mexico, was sentenced to a 12-month prison term and three years' probation by a federal court in 2011 after he was found guilty of killing a man while operating a car under the influence of alcohol.


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Dutchess County Fair - One of the biggest country fairs around, it is held usually the last week of August. The weekend is the busiest, but there's lots to see and do for the kids. 4H has their displays there, you can buy crafts and handmade furniture, there is a carnival area and lots of food. The fair is held at the Rhinebeck fair grounds.
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Lyndhurst Crafts Fair - This craft fair is one of the best in Westchester. Crafts people from all over the country come twice a year to this show. They have some of the best modern art you can buy. There are puppet shows for children and lots of kettle popcorn and candied nuts. Food and entertainment is also provided during the show. If you're interested in a tour, go see the Lyndhurst Mansion, the centerpiece of the estate. Usually shows are held in May and September.
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U.S. Labor Department publishes employer notices on Medicaid and CHIP programs
Washington The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) today released a model notice that will enable employers to provide information on eligibility for premium assistance under Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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Why HIV testing makes sense for Boomers
Despite our collective efforts to take care of ourselves as we age, it turns out that people 50 and older may be missing an important step in staying healthy: HIV testing.
That's what today's National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day is all about. Why? Because about a quarter of the people currently living with HIV in the United States don't know they have the disease.
That's a lot. And of the approximately one million people living with HIV in the United States, 24% are 50 or older, according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even more worrisome, by 2015 the CDC expects over half of Americans living with HIV to be 50 or older.
So, what's going on here?
For one, people are living longer with HIV. Newer medications like highly active anti-retroviral treatments (HAART) are helping people with HIV to live into and past their 50s. But that's not the only reason for the climbing rates of HIV in the 50+ crowd…
Unfortunately, older people aren't as likely to get tested for HIV. Many people think that once they're in their 50s with no sign of sexually transmitted infections, they're home free…but not so. In fact, it's common for people to live with HIV infection for more than a decade before experiencing any signs or symptoms of disease…so getting tested is the only way to know for sure if you're infected.
Doctors may be to blame, too. Doctors of older patients aren't as likely to diagnose HIV infection in a patient who has early HIV symptoms. Why?
In part, some doctors and patients mistake symptoms of HIV infection with typical symptoms of getting older. And some doctors may wrongly assume that the 50+ gang isn't having sex…which isn't necessarily true. While sexual activity does decrease as people get older, by no means does it end. And, according to the National Survey of Sexual Health and Behavior, people over 45 are least likely to use condoms ⎼ a major risk factor for HIV.
The bottom line is that people over 50 aren't immune to HIV…and as the percentage of people with HIV in this demographic grows, National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day is an important reminder to get tested (and to use a condom the next time you have sex).
Remember, HIV testing may sound scary…but it's easier than you may think. And if it turns out that you're HIV-positive, the sooner you start treatment, the longer you'll stay healthy.
Related info:
- AIDS Institute: HIV/AIDS and Older Adults
- CDC: HIV/AIDS…What Persons Aged 50 and Older Can Do
- MedlinePlus: Older Women Can Benefit From Sex Ed Campaigns
- National Prevention Information Network: Sexual Health an Issue for Boomers
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Aging: Senior and HIV/AIDS


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Today: is the 325th day of 2012. There are 41 days left in the year.
On this date
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy held a news conference in which he announced the end of the naval quarantine of Cuba imposed during the missile crisis.
Today's birthdays
Comedian Dick Smothers is 73. Singer Norman Greenbaum is 70. Vice President Joe Biden is 70. Actress Bo Derek is 56.
The sun sets 4:39 p.m. today, rises 6:55 a.m. Wednesday.
The moon rises 12:55 p.m. Wednesday. It is the first day of the first quarter.
100 years ago today
1912: Train wreck: "During a dense fog at about 7:30 o'clock this morning, two trains met in a rear-end collision on the Central Railroad at West Easton. Both trains were bound for Jersey City. One train was made up of freight cars, the other of coal cars. Fortunately, no one was injured. The first train stopped at the Chipman hosiery mill to take water. The other train was running about eight miles an hour, and although there were two danger signals set, the engineer failed to observe them and crashed into the caboose of the other train. The crew of the first train, who were in the caboose, heard the approaching train and leaped from the car. An instant later the crash came. The caboose caught fire, but the blaze was kept from spreading by the fire department of Chipman mills. The front of the engine of the second train was badly smashed. Ten cars besides the caboose were thrown off the tracks and completely demolished."
50 years ago today
1962: Queen City pride: "Civic leaders from Allentown were among those who appeared in Washington, D.C., in support of national recognition for their city. Twenty-two cities are in the running for 11 awards to be presented by the National Municipal League for outstanding progress. Clarence Reichard, president of Allentown's Chamber of Commerce, cited the development of 20 downtown parking lots, a 740-man volunteer group which helped Ocean City, N.J., clean up after last spring's storm, industrial expansion, new buildings and a shrine for the Liberty Bell."
25 years ago today
1987: Voting their conscience: "Philadelphia (AP) — Voters in Philadelphia who didn't want incumbent Democrat Wilson Goode or Republican Frank Rizzo as mayor showed their feelings in the recent election by writing in names like basketball star Maurice Cheeks and Mickey Mouse. Cheeks, a guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, received one write-in ballot. Retired Sixers star Julius Erving, who has cropped up in some circles as a possible mayoral candidate in 1991, received no votes. The popular Disney character Mickey Mouse, always a favorite write-in candidate, and William Penn, a founder of Philadelphia, each received one vote. Also receiving one vote was Philadelphia Eagles coach Buddy Ryan."
Quote of the day
"People, when they first come to America, whether as travelers or settlers, become aware of a new and agreeable feeling: that the whole country is their oyster." — Alistair Cooke, British-born American journalist and broadcaster (1908-2004).


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No Escape Review
publisher: Funcom
developer: Funcom
genre: Action
P166, 32MB RAM, 1GB HDD, Matrox Millenium 2
|ESRB rating: T
release date: Nov 30, 00
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Try to imagine some sort of a Blade-Runner-like future ruled by ruthless industry giants and mega-corporations, but with a cartoonish, kiddy twist (yeah, I know it sounds weird). The biggest TV station managed to design the coolest and most popular TV show ever - No Escape. A special orbital station has been built to serve as a studio for this show. This humongous complex contains small planets that take less than a minute to run around. This is what makes them this interesting, cause once on them, there's no escape...
And when billions of spectators do tune in on the little planets, they're in store for some show: up to eight funny little players running around, collecting weapons, shooting at each other and getting well paid to do that...
No Escape is a third-person multiplayer shooter with no streams of blood or violent killing meant basically for kids. Well, OK, the violence bit does sound a bit fishy if we have in mind that you still DO have to use various bombs, bazookas, rocket launchers and similar weapons in order to get rid of your tedious enemies; and while you're filling them with lead/electricity they turn red, and finally explode, only to leave their shoes with smoke coming out behind them. That does sound a wee bit violent to me. At first I did not even realize there was no blood in the game... ah, what the heck...
The things in this game that will probably appeal to younger generations most are the funny characters and the surroundings. Everything is neatly designed, colorful and cheerful. The graphics reminded me of Tonic Trouble and Rayman 2: The Great Escape. I even thought at first that it uses the same engine as these games: not only do the textures somehow look alike; the engines even share the same flaws like having incredibly small number of polygons used for surroundings. Though, I must say that good textures stuck to low-poly objects can cover this decently. No Escape appealed to me mostly because of its eye candy I had the chance to see in screenshots that could have been found on the net with tons of lighting effects, fog, and explosions... It seems that the programmer strived to achieve the quality of the fantastic pre-rendered animations that take up most of this disk. This is one of the few games that made me want to see all animations from intro to each character's introduction. They are all very interesting and relatively short, so you can never get bored watching...
A variety of cartoonish characters will take part in this massacre of a show. Most of them irresistibly resemble celebrities; for instance Karen Kurtz, the cop is a spitting image of Lara Croft, agent Massimo looks like he just came out of the Matrix, and as for Bratney, well, take a wild guess... Now, the in-game characters are somewhat different than the cinematics... They have a severe lack of both polygons and frames (you could say they all look a bit like Michael Jackson moonwalking on the terrain, rather than running). The sound samples slightly improve the general impression with comments like "Hmmm.... Girrrly boy", agent Massimo's squealing "Hey! Watch my suit!" or the country music following Hank Hardy...
6.5 Above Average
Interesting cut-scenes, characters, nice graphics;
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Marvin Schreiner, 58, of Belle Plaine, formerly of Cosmos, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012, in Glencoe.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church in Hector with interment in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday from 4-8 p.m. at the Hughes- Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.


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Selling my first road bike, and this is a great entry level bike. Purchased in Jan of 2001 and has been well maintained since. Has only been in 1 accident but that was just skidding on wet road and the only damage was some scuff on the rear derailleur, small tear in the seat and some tear on the handlebar tape which has since been completely replaced with new tape.
Some specs:
54cm aluminum Trek 2000 Alpha Series SL
black/red/white/gray color
700 wheels - Matrix Aurora (came with the bike)
Shimano Tiagra gears
triple ring in front; 12/27 in back
Shimano Sora brake calipers
A few extras:
Axiom AO8C bike computer (with rear cadence)
2 black Performance water bottle cages
Look pedals
Specialized bag for under the seat
1-2 extra tires that are already worn down from riding indoor on the trainer
Asking $400
Email me for pictures or if you'd like to give it a test ride. I'm close to Hains Point and don't mind meeting there.
Emily - eajacobs15 at yahoo dot com
I'm looking to pick up an extra bike to do some light duty riding and commuting. I race a 54 tri bike, so this looks like it might be a good fit. I'd love to check it out!
The bike is still available.
Hi Emily- Is this bike still available?
SOLD - thanks!


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Meanwhile, back at Thunder Park and the 12th birthday party for Chase, the Thunder's canine "bat boy" . . . Since the last post, we've communicated with Thunder reps, who answered a few questions and corrected one impression.
While there was no count of the dogs at the party, the guess was it was probably lower than expected because of the heat. The Thunder website reportedly advised people to consider how their dogs might handle the temperature before bringing them to the game/party.
As for water bowls, we were told at least a dozen of them were positioned around the stadium -- near stairs and water fountains, for instance. (I still say people who brought ice and water of their own were smart. Can't have too much water in July heat. And one other thing: If there's another birthday party, why not hang signs at human-eye level above the water bowls? The two bowls I saw could have used a sign with a down-pointing arrow above them, instead of the no-smoking message nearby.)
A Newtown, Pa, veterinarian was there in case of problems, along with two technicians and three other "helpers." There were no "issues" that night.
Even so, I still wonder
- do dogs enjoy the experience of a baseball game as much as their people might enjoy bringing them there?
- is there much difference between taking a dog (or any pet) to a fireworks display (see July 1 entry) and taking pets to a baseball game? The two events share a number of negative elements: heat, noise, crowds and junk food.
- in brief, was this trip really necessary? (What do readers think?)
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With inside jokes and the camaraderie that comes with longtime friendships, the students and staff at Staten Island's Richmondtown Preparatory School celebrated the school's 45th commencement at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bloomfield, today.
A small school with a graduating class of just 27 seniors, many said they were sad to leave a family that not only helped them achieve their goals but also taught them important lessons about life.
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"For them, it did become their home," said the school's headmaster, Jeanne White. "Here, they learned confidence. They learned discipline. They learned to believe in themselves."
Indeed, the students helped each other pull through their toughest assignment - a challenging, in-depth term paper on Hamlet. As part of the assignment, the students had to point out and prove seven characteristics of the play by getting to know it inside and out.
By the end, Ms. White said, the students replaced their fear of Shakespeare with pride and understanding.
"The whole idea is to teach them they can achieve whatever they set their minds too," she said.
"We have always known this day would come," said Nicole Ruggiero, the school's Valedictorian, to her classmates. "Now it is time to step up and be the authors of our own stories."
-- Contributed by Amisha Padnani and Nicholas Rizzi
Here's a list of graduates:
Joseph R. Albanese, Crysilda Aspermonte, Ilir Avdiu, Marlena Beckman, Kristin Butrico, Amanda P. Calabro, Giuseppe Castrogiovanni, Christina Cognata, Patricia A. Daniel, Amanda D'Auria, Albert G. Detore, Amanda DiMarinis, Ravi Ganpat, Salvatore A. Governara, Mathew M. Higginbotham, Mary A. Ida, Vincent P. Malchiodi, Jacqueline Mezzacappa, Elizabeth M. Quiles, Michelle N. Ricco, Manuel Rivera III, Joseph N. Rivera, Nicole L. Ruggiero, Dayna-Ann Sciangula, Loretta M. Sobalvarro, Amanda M. Thorne.


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EPA OKs wastewater plant limits
The city can finally move to establish a local limit for phosphorous discharge into the city's wastewater treatment system, meaning local industry could face a monetary consequence for exceeding the number once it's set.
Salem Utilities Commission Chairman Bob Hodgson revealed the long-awaited news during the commission meeting Tuesday afternoon, saying the state of Ohio deemed the local limit justification submitted in March 2010 as appropriate.
The state nod gives the city the ability to proceed with the action needed to establish the local limit for phosphorous discharge.
Hodgson said the next step will require the Utilities Committee of city council to present legislation to city council, then council will need to approve the legislation in three readings. He explained that during last month's meeting, he requested staff members speak with legal counsel about contacting officials from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Attorney General's office regarding the local limit request.
He said the setting of a local limit means the city can determine what amount will be acceptable from local industry. If the level goes over 12 milligrams per liter, the city could choose to require a surcharge paid by any company which goes over that amount. If a company went over the proposed local limit of 24 milligrams per liter, then a civil penalty
could result.
Assistant Utilities Superintendent Matt Hoopes said once council approves the local limit, the utilities department will issue a draft industrial wastewater discharge permit for each of the industries permitted as significant users, they'll have a period to give written comment, then they'll be required to comply.
Engineers from Burgess and Niple Inc. had completed a phosphorous discharge study a few years ago which supported justification for a local limit of 24 milligrams per liter for the amount of phosphorous permitted to be discharged into the wastewater treatment plant. Having a local limit would help the city meet a mandate by the state to reduce the amount of phosphorous in the system.
The city couldn't limit the amount of phosphorous coming into the system from local industries without the local limit being approved by the state. The city also needs the local limit established in order to determine the design requirements for the Phase II improvements to the wastewater treatment plant, which will also help the city meet the phosphorous discharge limits set by the state.
Groundbreaking for Phase I improvements to the plant occurred in August, with the $2.7 million project slated for completion next August to improve the removal of solids and improve suspended solids compliance issues at the plant.
The phosphorous issue began in 2002 when the OEPA issued a renewal permit to the city which put a limit on the level of phosphorous the city could discharge into the Middle Fork of Little Beaver Creek.
The city appealed to the Environmental Review Appeals Commission, but ERAC upheld the decision of the OEPA. The ruling was appealed again, sent back to ERAC, and ended up in court again. The city's still waiting for a consent decree.
The OEPA is requiring a level at no more than 1 milligram per liter. Most plants average domestic levels of 12 mg/l or less of phosphorous and those levels can be reduced to the proper number chemically. In the city, there is a higher level coming into the system due to local industry.
The commission went into executive session via speaker phone with their legal counsel to discuss pending litigation. The consent decree is one of those pending actions.


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This isn't what he promised or claimed in 2008. Obama lied, over-promised and under delivered for 4 years and now wants voters to just give him another 4 to turn around the mess he's created.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – President Barack Obama will ask voters for another four years in office tonight, arguing that he needs more time in order to fully address some of the nation's deepest-rooted problems.
"I won't pretend the path I'm offering is quick or easy. I never have. You didn't elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear," Obama will say tonight at the Democratic National Convention, according to excerpts released by his campaign.
"You elected me to tell you the truth. And the truth is, it will take more than a few years for us to solve challenges that have built up over decades," he will add.
Says the most well documented liar in US political history.
The president's pitch seems, in part, to acknowledge voters' disappointment that the "change" Obama had promised to bring about during his 2008 campaign had come slowly, something the president himself often notes on the campaign trail.
But as Republicans continue to argue this week that voters today are no better off than when Obama took office, Obama will lay out elements of a second-term agenda he would seek if re-elected.
Among Obama's promises would be a $4 trillion reduction in the deficit over the next decade, and creating 1 million new manufacturing jobs by the end of his second term. Obama will also call for halving net oil imports by 2020 and cutting the growth rate of college tuition in half over the next 10 years, too.
This from the guy who promised to cut the deficit in half, then ran up $1 trillion plus deficits each year of his presidency. You can trust Obama will surely cut the deficit the next time (wink).
It's not clear whether Obama will offer much detail as to how he might accomplish these proposals, especially since tonight's speech is essentially a political one. The preview offered by his campaign says, though, that savings associated with ending wars in Iraq and Afghanistan would be re-invested in the economy.
Savings? It's just spending the money in different areas and most likely to Obama's bundlers. There is no savings. Remember Obama was elected to tell the "truth?"


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If there's one thing alcohol distillers and distributors know about it's repititive, compulsive behavior (some might say they depend on it). And a new report suggests that Big Booze's current addiction to discounts and coupons may end up doing long-term damage to the industry.
Are Liquor Companies Discounting Themselves Onto Skid Row?
By February 25, 2010