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Around Town
Opera House
to host events
SHEPHERDSTOWN – The Shepherdstown Opera House has announced the following lineup:
Friday: Ernie Bradley and Grassy Ridge;
Sunday: RUNA – Contemporary Celtic Music;
May 3: We Are The 9 Singer/Songwriter Series;
May 4: Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom;
May 17: The Steel Wheels with Bob Keel.
Admission ranges from $5 to $30, depending on the concert, and more information is available at "http://www.OperaHouseLive.com">www.OperaHouseLive.com.
Apple Blossom Festival on tap
WINCHESTER, Va. – The 86th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will be held from Friday to May 5 throughout Winchester. Events include a wine fest, carnival, golf tournament, sports breakfast, grand feature parade with Scotty McCreery as a grand marshal, arts and crafts show, live music, car show and more. Bill Elliott will serve as the Sports Marshal and will be the featured speaker at the Wells Fargo Sports Breakfast to be held May 4 at the Winchester Moose Lodge. Jep and Jessica Robertson, from "Duck Dynasty" will serve as the 2013 Firefighters' Marshals.
For more information or tickets, call 540-662-3863 or visit www.thebloom.org.
Painter to have work displayed
CHARLES TOWN – The Old Opera House will present the work of painter Jocelyn Lowens in the Jean Heiler Gallery at the Theater through the run of the play,"Honus and Me," Friday to May 5.
Jocelynne Lowans is a self-described spunky artist and business-owner (Euterpe's Pleasure.com) who lives in West Virginia. Lowans has shown her work in solo and group shows throughout West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The artistic style that Lowans uses is boundless and unfixed. She floats from acrylic painting, multimedia, collage, wearable art and into anything that sparks creativity.
Oatlands Gala set for Saturday
LEESBURG, Va. – The Gala at Oatlands promises to be a memorable evening from 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday at the Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane. The black tie event will feature cocktails, dinner, dancing, raffles, an auction and more. Tickets are $225 per person or $2,000 for a table of 10.
For more information or tickets, visit www.oatlands.org or call Patricia McNeal at 703-777-3174.
Community art walk this weekend
HARPERS FERRY – Steam at Harpers Ferry and AHA! will sponsor the second "Bolivar-Harpers Ferry Community Art Walk" from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The self-guided walking tour will feature more than 20 venues and artists.
For more information, call 304-885-0094 or visit www.SteamAtHarpersFerry.com.
'Art in the Burg' on tap Saturday
MIDDLEBURG, Va. – "Art in the Burg" will be held Saturday throughout the historic Town of Middleburg. Artwork from more than 30 local artists of different styles, forms and subject matter will be on display. Visitors will have the opportunity to puchase artwork, talk with the artists and enjoy the many venues that will have art on display.
For more information, visit www.middleburgarts.org.
Cemetery tour set in Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG – The Berkeley County Historical Society will conduct a tour from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Green Hill Cemetery. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Advance ticket sales only.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 304-267-4713, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Spring dance
on tap at HCC
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Hagerstown Community College will host a spring dance concert at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Kepler Center. The event will feature students in the HCC Dance Company, as well as several students currently taking dance classes at HCC. A combination of contemporary, jazz, modern and ballet dancing will be performed. Event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit firstname.lastname@example.com.
County Western dance set Saturday
WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The Hagerstown Country Western Association will sponsor a dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the Quincy Gym, 7888 Anthony Highway. Line dancing for sings and couples. Admission is $7 for non-members and $5 for members.
For more information, email tdavis2058@ yahoo.com.
House and Garden Tour scheduled
MARTINSBURG – The 58th annual "House and Garden Tour of Historic Berkeley and Jefferson counties in West Virginia" will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The tour includes seven homes. Each home will be staffed with docents from local garden clubs to give history of the property, as well as descriptions of the contents and the gardens. The tour also features the Bloomery Plantation Distillery, built in 1840 as a point of interest on the tour.
For more information or tickets, visit Shenandoah-potomacgardencouncil.org.
'Festival of Art' set for Saturday
WAYNESBORO, Pa. – The 23rd annual "Earth Celebration Day and Festival of Art" will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Renfrew Park. Event will feature environmental exhibits, works by area artists, demonstrations, children activities, local musicians and more.
In addition, the annual "Earth Day Recycle/Reuse Yard Sale" will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Spaces are $15 each, double spaces for $25 and triple spaces for $30. Sellers must bring their own tables.
For more information, call 717-762-0373 or visit www.renfrewinstitute.org.
Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars on tap
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Cole Bros. Circus of the Stars will perform at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Review and Herald Field, 55 West Oak Ridge Drive and May 1 and 2 at the Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patric St., Frederick, Md. Advance tickets for general admission start at $16 per person. Reserved seating is available. Children 12 and under enter for free.
For more information or tickets, visit GoToTheCircus.com or call 888-332-5200.
HCC to hold spring art exhibit
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -Hagerstown Community College will hold its annual spring student art exhibit from Monday to May 3 in the Kepler Center at HCC.
The spring student art exhibit will feature a variety of artwork including painting, drawing, mixed media sculpture, ceramic sculpture, pottery, digital photography and graphic design prints. To be eligible to enter the show, students must be currently enrolled in one of HCC's art courses and must also have a coherent body of work to present. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 27. This event is free and the public is invited to attend.
The art exhibit will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 3.
For more information, call 240-500-2221 or email jhbontempo@hagers towncc.edu.
Artists' Gallery exhibit on tap
FREDERICK, Md. – Marie Riccio will exhibit her still life paintings at The Artists' Gallery, 4 E. Church St., in May. A reception will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. May 4. Her work embodies both what she is seeing and her emotional response to the subject. Her landscapes combine mountains, colorful rocks, prairie, watering holes and pioneer history into a narrative whole. Gallery hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, visit www.the-artists-gallery.org.
Museum Ramble scheduled in Md.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – Washington County's Tenth Annual Museum Ramble is scheduled for the weekend of May 4 and 5. The Museum Ramble, sponsored by the Washington County Association of Museums and Historical Sites (WCAMHS) and the Hagerstown-Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), includes 24 local museums and historic sites. Most of the participating museums are opening their doors free of charge and many have special offerings planned for the weekend. For some of the museums, this event marks their grand opening weekend for the season.
The Museum Ramble brochure, compiled by WCAMHS and the CVB, with the design expertise of Icon Graphics, includes a list of participating sites, the hours for each site and a map that shows where each site is located for the self-guided tour. The printed guide is available at the Visitor Welcome Center in downtown Hagerstown and at the various museum sites. It is also available online at http://museum ramble.marylandmemories .org. The website includes all the participating museums' and historic sites' phone numbers, addresses and exhibit and special event descriptions.
Antique car show set in Winchester
WINCHESTER, Va. – An antique car show and flea market will be held May 11 at Jim Barnett Park. The show will feature more than 200 antique cars. All day event, with food available.
For more information, visit www.sraaca.com or call 540-869-6668.
Glass show and sale scheduled
WINCHESTER, Va. – The 24th annual "Antique Glass Show and Sale," sponsored by The Valley Glasshoppers, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. May 17 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18 at the Family Life Center, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 1309 Opequon Ave. Almost 100 tables of glassware for sale. Admission is a $5 donation at the door.
For more information, call Jim at 540-635-5503 or Chip at 540-974-9001.
Poetry reading to be held at museum
HAGERSTOWN, Md. – The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts will host the poetry reading by Dr. Stanley Plumly, at 7:30 p.m. May 17. A reception will be held following the reading. Event is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 301-739-5727 or visit www.wcmfa.org.
Wine and Craft festival scheduled
FRONT ROYAL, Va. – The 27th Annual Virginia Wine and Craft Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in historic downtown Front Royal, for shopping, live music and of course, wine tasting.
The festival gates open at 10 a.m. May 18 with activities and musical entertainment all day until 6 p.m. Come and enjoy tastings from 18 Virginia wineries. Covering more than seven blocks and featuring over 100 vendors, artists and crafters from all more than the East Coast, there won't be anything you can't find to fit your style, mood or need.
Fine handmade jewelry, hand-painted wine glasses, hand-crafted musical instruments, pottery and ceramics, clothing, original paintings and artwork, antiques, the list goes on. Not to be outdone by the wineries and crafters, the food vendors are coming out in full force. With more than a dozen to choose from, deciding whether to have funnel cakes, fresh roasted nuts, crabcake sandwiches, steak-n-cheese, shish kabobs or just burgers and dogs may take you the whole day. Several restaurants will also be open during the festival in case you prefer to sit and rest a bit while you eat.
Music fills the air throughout the day at either end of Main Street. At the Gazebo: Three States Famous will perform from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Texas Chainsaw Horns will bring their high-energy performance from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Performing a mix of funk, soul, R&B and country, you are sure to enjoy a little dancing and a lot of fun. On the Courthouse Lawn: The Church Street Project will perform a mix of rock and soul from noon to 2 p.m.; Stranger Danger, sponsored by State Farm – Ellen Aders will perform original and cover rock from 2 to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday admission is $20 in advance or $25 at the gate for those who wish to wine taste. There is no general admission fee. Advance tickets can be purchased in a number of ways; you can visit the Chamber of Commerce at 106 Chester Street, Front Royal.
You can also visit the website at www.wineandcraftfestival.com and purchase tickets.
GardenFest set in Shepherdstown
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Historic Shepherdstown will be bustling with garden-related activities the weekend of May 18-19. The streets of this historic colonial town will be alive with music, flowers, art, fresh farm produce, garden goodies, demonstrations by experts and fabulous food. The businesses and townspeople of this quaint town are organizing activities for all ages.
The GardenFest's hours will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, rain or shine. Please check the visitor's center website at www.shepherdstownvisitorscenter.com for updated information and parking locations.
There will be demonstrations on composting, bee-keeping, community gardening, chicken cooping, pottery-making, backyard habitats, planting in shade and sun, bird watching and more. The Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will also be live music, art shows, movies and dance performances. Local landscapers and gardening centers will be selling plants and offering ideas for your future gardening projects at home.
Also on tap for this weekend is Shepherdstown's Back Alley Garden Tour & Tea, which is now in its 13th year. This event, which bills itself as "not your garden variety garden tour," will include self-guided walking tours of public and private gardens in town. The event is a major fundraiser for the Shepherdstown Community Club. Admission will be $25 for both the tour and tea or $15 for just the tour or the tea. For more information, visit the event's website at www.backalleygarden.org.
BBQ competition on tap in Md.
CASCADE, Md. – For the first time ever, Washington County will play host to a Professional BBQ Competition on May 25 and 26 at Fort Ritchie. Dubbed "The Memorial Day Pignic," the competition will feature 45 to 60 professional BBQ teams from all over the East Coast competing for more than $7,500 in cash prizes and awards. Many of the teams competing have been featured on the popular TV show "BBQ Pitmasters" and even includes the KCBS National Team of the Year – 3 Eyz BBQ.
The teams will be competing in four meat categories including ribs, chicken, pork butt and brisket that will be Judged by Kansas City BBQ Association Certified BBQ Judges. There will also be two additional categories – the Iron Chef Choice and People's Choice Competitions. The People's Choice Competition will provide attendees with an opportunity to taste and judge BBQ made by the professional teams.
Event will also feature a huge "KIDZ Zone" with monster-sized inflatable rides, climbing wall, paddle boats and kayaks for lake excursions, helicopter rides, laser tag, tons of great BBQ teams/vendors selling pork, brisket, ribs, etc. as well as RITA's Italian Ice, pigtail fries and tons of other goodies.
"The Pignic" is open to the public and all proceeds go to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South-Central PA and the Mid-Atlantic. Price to get in is $8 per carload. Soldiers in uniform get in for free.
For more information, visit www.thepignic.com.
Around Town
Opera House
to host events
SHEPHERDSTOWN – The Shepherdstown Opera House has announced the following lineup:
Today: Matt Costa with The Blank Tapes and Vandaveer;
April 26: Ernie Bradley and Grassy Ridge;
April 28: RUNA Contemporary Celtic Music;
May 3: We Are The 9 Singer/Songwriter Series;
May 4: Allison Miller's Boom Tic Boom;
May 17: The Steel Wheels with Bob Keel.
Admission ranges from $5 to $30, depending on the concert, and more information is available at "http://www.OperaHouseLive.com">www.OperaHouseLive.com.
'Unity' exhibit
to be on display
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Art is a universal language of the world, it connects all people. The Shepherdstown War Memorial Building will house the exhibition entitled "Unity." This exhibit will feature work from three graduating seniors from Shepherd University. The exhibition will showcase photographs and paintings that all connect through the concept of unity. The exhibition will be open to the public for one night only from 5 to 8 p.m. today.
The exhibit will feature work from Elinor Pretsch, Michael Keplinger, and Brittany Grimes. All the pieces focus around the idea of Unity and the aspects of life that unify all people. In the series "Connected," photographer Elinor Pretsch explores the likeness between foreign cultures (in this exhibition the Ghanian culture) and the typical American way of life. Michael Keplinger is a photographer whose work revolves around the idea of a universe unified by quantum mechanical properties. Brittany Grimes is a painter whose current work glorifies ordinary people in public spaces.
The exhibition will provide a sense of unity through the subject matter as well as the varying mediums. This exhibition is part of the 2013 Capstone Exhibition Series in collaboration with the Department of Contemporary Art and Theater at Shepherd University. For more information visit www.BFAcapstone.com. For more information about the Shepherdstown War Memorial Building you can visit shepherdstowncc.org.
For information about the exhibition, email Elinor Pretsch at email@example.com.
Shepherd student to unveil new book
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Ashli Cheshire, a senior at Shepherd University, is pleased to announce the unveiling of her first illustrated children's book, "Q, the Witch, and the Magical Orb." The exhibition will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Historic Entler Hotel and Museum. The artist will also be having an artist talk and book signing at 6 p.m.
Inspired by the cuts in art funding, and the low priority of arts in public schools, Cheshire's book tells the tale of a creature named Q, who goes on a great journey to restore the one thing that was taken from the world: creativity.
"Q, the Witch, and the Magical Orb" is composed of elaborate illustrations and charming rhyme, making it a delightful experience for any age, while also teaching the importance of art making in our society and in our world.
For more information, visit www.BFAcapstone.com or email Ashli Cheshire at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also visit her website at ashlicheshire.4ormat.com.
Wildcats will host celebration
MARTINSBURG – BC Wildcats Cheer and Dance will host a "Sweet Sixteen Anniversary" celebration from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the BC Wildcats gym, 54 GM Access Road, Suite A and B. Open to those 18 months to adult. Attendees are asked to wear black, white, red or blue. DJ Jeff and Amy Baker will provide the entertainment. Admission is a $5 per person donation at the door.
For more information, call 304-919-1633 or email bcwildcats25401 @yahoo.com.
Shepherd capstone exhibition on tap
CHARLES TOWN – "Anchored" is a capstone exhibition in which four Shepherd University Photography/Computer Imagery students will present a collection of images and video installations that explore comfort through environments, family, and the self. The show will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at "The Slant Factory," 202 East Liberty St. This exhibition is part of the 2013 Capstone Exhibition Series in collaboration with the Department of Contemporary Art and Theater at Shepherd University.
For more information, visit www.BFAcapstone.com.
One night exhibit scheduled
CHARLES TOWN – The Arts and Humanities Alliance of Jefferson County's Fire Hall Gallery will present a one night only Capstone exhibit of "Fuzz! Furry, Fantasy and Animal Fun!," a series of work by Shepherd University student Jane Zdrojewski from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. The work features anthropomorphic and high fantasy characters set in fantastical and fun environments.
For more information, email firstname.lastname@example.com
Ghost Tours announces events
CHARLES TOWN – Charles Town Ghost Tours is pleased to announce its spring schedule for 2013. On Saturday, join the ghostly group for a public "Cemetery Stroll" full of folklore, history and chilling tales. On May 25, the Ghost Tours will hold its first benefit for the year and owner,
Ann Khiel Fern is accepting suggestions for a local non-profit business to raise money and awareness for. In addition to the scheduled public tours, private tours are available on Tuesday through Saturday evenings. There are also three field trips planned for this year. All public tours begin and end at the Jefferson County Courthouse and the cost is $12 for 12 and above and $6 for those under 12. Reservations are required for all tours and cameras are welcome.
For more information, visit Charles Town Ghost Tours on Facebook or call Ann Khiel Fern at 304-724-6741.
Conservation films to be shown
CHARLES TOWN – On Saturday, starting at 1 p.m., three of the top films from the 2012 American Conservation Film Festival (ACFF) will be shown in the multipurpose room of the APUS Finance Center, 393 North Lawrence St. The films include "Bidder 70," "Cape Spin," and "The Last Iceman of Chimborazo." This event will be hosted by American Public University System (APUS) with APUS Science Program Direct Dr. Danny Welsch leading a discussion forum following the screening. He will be joined by John Young from the USGS Leetown Science Center and Mark Madison from the National Conservation Training Center. Tickets are $10 per person, with student, senior and military discounts available at $8. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance via the ACFF Website at www.conservationfilm.org.
Art and Earth show opens Saturday
MARTINSBURG – The third annual Art and Earth Juried Art Exhibit opens Saturday at The Arts Centre Gallery, 300 West King St.. The exhibit will show 40 works of art by artists from all around West Virginia and 11 other states. The exhibit will run through May 11. Gallery hours are from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday; from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday; and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
The juror for this year's exhibit is Dr. Geraldine Kiefer, Associate Professor of Art History at Shenandoah University in Winchester.
For more information, visit www.berkeleyartswv.org.
'Alchemy' dance set for Saturday
SHEPHERDSTOWN – Goose Route Arts Collaborative presents kittyclarkmoves in "Alchemy: Manifestations of Dance, Text, and Song" at 8 p.m. Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Frank Arts Center at Shepherd University. Joining the dancers of kittyclarkmoves will be storyteller Adam Booth and singers Laura First and Andrea Hines of the group Moonstruck. Tickets are $10; $5 for children and students with ID.
Tickets are available at the door or in advance at www.gooseroute.org/upcoming-events.html.
For more information, call 301-693-5303.
Book signing set in Winchester
WINCHESTER, Va. – Author Jefferson Morley will hold a book signing at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the Brandt Student Center, Ferrari Room, on the campus of Shenandoah University. The event is free and open to the public. Morley's newest book, "Snow-Storm in August: Washington City, Francis Scott Key and the Forgotten Race Riot of 1835," has been described as "vibrant… History so fresh it feels alive."
For more information, call 540-678-4334.
Artwork to be shown at Opera House
CHARLES TOWN – The Old Opera House will present the work of painter, Jocelyn Lowens in the Jean Heiler Gallery at the Theater through the run of the play "Honus and Me" April 26 to May 5.
Jocelynne Lowans is a self-described spunky artist and business-owner (euterpespleasure.com) who lives in West Virginia. Lowans has shown her work in solo and group shows throughout West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
The artistic style that Lowans uses is boundless and unfixed. She floats from acrylic painting, multimedia, collage, wearable art, and into anything that sparks creativity.
Around Town
Cemetery tour set for April 27
MARTINSBURG – The Berkeley County Historical Society will conduct a tour from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27, at the Green Hill Cemetery. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Advance ticket sales only.
For more information or to purchase tickets, call 304-267-4713 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Thursday through Saturday or email firstname.lastname@example.com
Art exhibit to show at South Jefferson
SUMMIT POINT – An art exhibit featuring the works of several students from South Jefferson Elementary School will be on display at the Summit Point Library, 49 Church St., throughout April. The exhibit is the 43rd in the Art in the Library series. A reception will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 14 at the library. Library hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Mothers/Son dance on tap
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION – Jefferson County Parks and Recreation will host a "Mothers/Son dance" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. May 10 at the community center. The event will feature music by a D.J., dancing, light snacks and drinks. Cost is $10 per couple.
For more information or to register, call 304-728-3207 or visit www.jcprc.org
Opera House
to host events
SHEPHERDSTOWN – The Shepherdstown Opera House has announced the following lineup:
Today: The Grascals;
Saturday: An evening with Tom Paxton;
April 11: Kingsfoil;
April 13: The Vespers;
April 18: Matt Costa with The Blank Tapes and Vandaveer.
Admission ranges from $5 to $30, depending on the concert, and more information is available at www.OperaHouseLive.com.
Hager House
to open Friday
HAGERSTOWN, Md. -The Jonathan Hager House and Museum will be opening for the season and welcoming visitors on Friday. This year, the home will be open for extended hours on the weekends.
The Hager House is open for self-guided tours on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The home is also available for tour by appointment Sunday through Thursday. The Hager House will be open for the season through December and is located in Hagerstown's City Park along 110 Key St.
The Jonathan Hager House and Museum will also be open during certain special events happening within the city of Hagerstown. Visitors can plan to tour the Hager House during the 2013 Museum Ramble slated for May 4 and 5 and during the Railroad Heritage Days on May 18 and 19.
The Hager House is always looking for docents and volunteers to help expand the hours offered for touring and at special events. If you are interested in assisting as a docent or volunteer, call Amy Riley with the city of Hagerstown's Parks and Recreation Department at 301-739-8577, ext. 180.
For more information about the Jonathan Hager House and Museum, 301-739-8577, ext. 180, or visit www.hagerstownmd.org.
Ballroom dance party set Friday
SHEPHERDSTOWN – ABCdancesport will sponsor a ballroom dance party from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Friday at the War Memorial Building, 102 E. German St. A cha-cha lesson will be provided from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $12 per person, which includes the lesson.
For more information, call Tim at 503-309-7250 or visit www.abcdancesport.com.
Singles dance set at American Legion
WILLIAMSPORT, Md. – A One on One Singles Dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at 400 American Legion Drive. Admission is $8 for non-members and $7 for members. Dress is casual. Event will feature cash bar, snacks, music by Slate's DJ's and door prizes. Dances are held the first and third Friday of each month.
For more information, call Phil at 304-274-3809 or 304-839-2322.
Train show and sale set Saturday
RANSON – The Bunker Hill Train Club will hold a train show and sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Ranson Civic Center, 431 W. 2nd Ave. Admission is $4 per person; children under 12 enter for free.
For more information, call Joe at 304-671-0598.
'Night at the Races' fundraiser slated
CHARLES TOWN – The Old Opera House Theatre Guild will sponsor its annual "Night at the Races" fundraiser event from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The event will feature a buffet dinner with a choice of entree of prime rib and seafood, a cash bar and a full night of racing. Cost is $50 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Old Opera House Center for the Arts.
For more information or tickets, call Steve at 304-725-4420.
Wildflower Festival set for Saturday
WHITING'S NECK – The Potomac Valley Audubon Society will hold its annual spring Wildflower Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Yankauer Nature Preserve.
It will include guided wildflower walks through the preserve for advanced and beginner/families, children's activities and refreshments. Guided walks will leave the pavilion on the hour, though visitors are welcome to explore the trails on their own as well. Admission to all these events will be free, and everyone is welcome.
For the sixth year in a row, the festival will also include a special Poetry Walk component-poems that focus on spring themes will be posted all along the preserve's Kingfisher Trail, where the majority of wildflowers are found.
Mid- to late April is traditionally the best time to view early spring wildflowers at the preserve. Some of the wildflowers on display should include bloodroot, spring beauties, Dutchman's breeches and rue anemone.
The trails at Yankauer are primitive, so wear sturdy walking shoes. Please leave pets at home and leave the wildflowers for all to enjoy.
For more information, visit www.potomacaudubon.org or call 304-676-3397.
'Naturalist Library' show scheduled
FREDERICK, Md. – In April, Shepherdstown resident Susan Carney will have a solo show entitled "Naturalist Library" at The Artists' Gallery, 4 E. Church St.
In addition, Margie Smeller will have a solo show entitled "Renewal." The 28-year-old artist with Down syndrome is a lifelong resident of Frederick County.
An opening reception will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Gallery hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday to Sunday.
For more information, visit www.the-artists-gallery.org.
Book signing on tap in Frederick
FREDERICK, Md. – Author Zeke Changuns, author of "The Ornament," will hold a book launch and signing from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Cowork Frederick, 122 E. Patrick St.
Community pot luck set Saturday
CHARLES TOWN – CraftWorks at Cool Spring, 1469 Lloyd Road, will host a community pot luck from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Dress casual, bring a dish, salad or dessert to share, and enjoy music by Lance Trussell. Cost is free, and beverages will be provided. Registration is required.
For more information or to register, call 304-728-6233.


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MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI – For the first time in four years, Muskegon Heights finished a fiscal year with a positive general fund balance.
The city, which faced a large budget deficit a few years ago, showed $676,000 in the savings with its general operating fund when the 2011 fiscal year ended Dec. 31. The completed audit, which showed that positive fund balance, was presented this week during a City Council work session.
City Manager Natasha Henderson credited staff for "going beyond the call of duty" in their jobs and brainstorming creative ideas to improve the city's financial picture. She called the general fund balance a "strong financial position" for the city.
"The city of Muskegon Heights is here to stay and is not going into (state) receivership," Henderson said.
Some in the Muskegon area alleged that the state would need to take over the city, possibly with an Emergency Manager like the Muskegon Heights school district received in April.
Mayor Darrell Paige said he is proud of staff and council for the results of the audit.
"It just goes to show that a lot of hard work is being done," Paige said, then cautioned officials to remain diligent. "Just because we have a fund balance doesn't mean we can spend frivolously."
Peter Haefner, an accountant with Vredeveld Haefner, credited city officials for cost containment and staying on budget as the reasons for the positive fund balance. He pointed out that the turnaround followed large losses in property taxes and income taxes -- two main revenue streams for the city.
The fund balance represents 11 percent of the annual general fund expenses. Henderson said she plans to propose councilmen set a goal of saving a 25 percent fund balance, making it a part of future audits.
The positive balance in the general fund also marks the completion of the deficit elimination plan in three years, well ahead of the five years required by the state. Muskegon Heights' initial $600,000 deficit elimination plan, city officials have said, was made necessary by a 2008 budget approved without the assistance of a full-time manager.
The audit shows two funds with deficits. The local streets fund has a $34,000 deficit, while the sewer fund has a $430,000 deficit. The city's debt to Muskegon County for wastewater service reached nearly $700,000 in 2011 and the city is paying it off on a payment schedule.
In the audit's analysis provided by city management, the key financial highlights identified for the 2011 fiscal year were a continuation of seeking and receiving grants for community improvements, fire and police personnel and equipment; an update of city ordinances and fee schedules to bring revenue more in line with costs of services; and an aggressive push to address blight and make property owners accountable to clean up or pay fines.
The water supply fund, a controversial topic between Muskegon Heights and its customer communities, shows $4.58 million in the cash and pooled investments for the end of the fiscal year. Henderson said some projects planned for the plant have yet to be completed.
Norton Shores and Fruitport Township have contended that the wholesale water rate charged by Muskegon Heights is excessive compared to the expenses to run the water plant. Muskegon Heights city officials have said their wholesale rate is less than the others charged in the area.
Norton Shores Mayor Gary Nelund said the millions of dollars sitting in the water supply fund are the reason that Norton Shores and Fruitport Township's most recent water service proposal to Muskegon Heights requested a limit on the fund balance to 1.5 times the previous year's operating expense. He pointed out that Norton Shores doesn't have a problem if the money is being spent on the water plant projects outlined in the reliability study.
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Can BS sue WS for taking away right to have a child and for suffering of mental anguish and physical issues from disease and infidelity?
Think of the haters in your life as sandpaper; theyll scratch you up time and time again but in the end youre polished, smooth, and spotless..while they end up useless
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
Things like this will vary from state to state, so it is best to contact an attorney
Unfortunately, this^^^^
But, I'll hold his arms so you can kick him ......yea, there. Crap, I'm sorry. What a cold hearted SOB.
On not having a baby, no. You agreed to that. It doesn't matter if he has 12 kids by 5 women. YOU still agreed not to have kids.
Stay calm. You can adopt. It's not as awful as a lot of people think. And frankly, I'm starting to think it's easier to just have a baby 100% on your own so you never have to argue about pickup and drop off or him introducing your kid to his gf.
I'm going to assume he gave you HSV? Consult an attorney. You may have a lawsuit for your pain and suffering. DO NOT have any kind of sex with him it can totally nullify a lawsuit. If you already have, stop.
Stay calm. Your primary outbreak is your worst. The first year is the worst after that outbreaks become less frequent and less severe and often disappear entirely as your body continues to build up antibodies.


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A sport utility vehicle overturned Wednesday in Manchester, trapping the driver inside, according to the Carroll County Sheriff's Office.
Investigators said a 30-year-old Pennsylvania man driving eastbound in the 1700 block of Fridinger Mill Road in Manchester became trapped in his SUV shortly after 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.
The man was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore for a possible head injury.
Deputies investigating the crash said the SUV left the roadway before overturning. They ruled out alcohol as a factor in the crash, but said speed could have contributed.


text: Opened in 2011, the superb M-Shed, housed in an old harbourside transit shed, is Bristol's first museum dedicated to itself, past and present. It's an enjoyable, unashamedly populist survey, full of memorabilia and anecdotes and casting light on everything from the city's mercantile history and its role in the transatlantic slave trade to its festivals and street-life. Head out to the long terrace for fantastic harbour views.


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Philadelphia native Brett Shugar is naturally a cheesesteak connoisseur.
So, when he moved to the midstate more than two decades ago, be grew frustrated at the fact he couldn't find the real deal — thinly sliced steak piled on sturdy rolls oozing with Kraft Cheese Whiz.
Last month, he opened Shugar's Philly Deli in the former Confit Bakery space at 829 State St. in Lemoyne's Hoover Plaza. It's specialty is cheesesteaks prepared in the true Philadelphia tradition.
The sandwiches are made with a half pound of sliced Delmonico steak on Aversa's Bakery rolls from New Jersey. Pick from American, provolone or Whiz along with fried onions, bell peppers and/or tomato sauce.
"It's 25 years in the making of frustration of not getting good cheesesteaks," Shugar said.
He previously operated Shugar's South Street Steaks in the West Shore Farmers Market in Lemoyne. The stand sold cheesesteaks, rotisserie chicken and hamburgers.
He didn't expect to immediately resurface but thanks to prompting from customer, turned business partner Bill Fuhrer, the two opened the deli in the small strip center.
A blackboard lists the menu and fun foods like tubs of Fisher's Popcorn from Ocean City, Md. and Reading Draft Sodas in flavors like blueberry birch and orange cream are for sale.
"It will be a month since we've been opened and we've been slammed," Fuhrer said.
Customers stop by and order Philly-style hoagies like the Shugar Italian made with pepper ham, genoa and cooked salami, capocollo and provolone; the Schmidty built with corned beef, Swiss cheese, cole slaw and Russian dressing and the Clucker with sliced roast chicken breast, bacon, honey mustard and provolone.
They also sell cold and hot wraps, Dirty brand potato chips, potato salad, cole slaw and french fries from Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar chain.
Hoagies are priced $6.75-$7.50 for a 10-inch and $13.50-$14.90 for 20-inch. Cheesesteaks are $7.10-$8.10 for a 10-inch and $14.20-$16.20 for 20-inch.
They also deliver. It is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Phone is 717-884-5900.


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How much money is spent on communications in International Development?
Can you help to quantify the annual global spend on international development communications as part of a campaign to get NGOs, IGOs and Governments to adopt Creative Commons licenses in international development communications work? [more inside]
Best books about international development.
International development practitioners, what are your favourite books on the subject? I'm looking for a range of stuff, from spittle-flecked polemic to the most respected academic research.
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Syracuse, NY -- Ghouls and goblins stepped aside on Saturday for the opening day of Zoo Boo at Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park. Now a daytime event, the 'kooky not spooky' Halloween party featured trick-or-treat stations, a dance party, puppet shows and raffles. Also scheduled were animal demonstrations, an up-close visit with some of the zoo's "creepy-crawly" residents and photo ops with a giant pumpkin weighing in at over 1,100 pounds.
The festivities will continue on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and again on Oct. 26 and 27. Zoo Boo is a Green Halloween event, so attendees should bring their own trick-or-treat bags. For more information, including admission prices and a full schedule of Zoo Boo activities, visit the Rosamond Gifford Zoo website.


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Reacting to Apple at CES 2012, part two: Samsung's Galaxy Note
More Samsung at CES
Samsung's other mobile innovations at CES included the "Smart Station," billed as a way to "let your keyboard and mouse control your Smart Phone."
Samsung's platform savvy was also on display in a series of laptops running everything from conventional Windows to the pre-iPad Slate PC to Google's Chromebook specification.
The company even still had a 2007-era Surface PC on display, in a cordoned-off strip of museum also presenting a refrigerator, microwave and washing machine fitted with touch screens and running apps.
One product that beat Samsung in adding a touchscreen to it was the Almond-branded WiFi router. Although, presumably, if you have a WiFi router you also have some sort of device with a display you can configure it with, and don't need to dedicate all that hardware to a device that's intended to sit largely ignored on a shelf.
More impressive were Samsung's HTDVs, from the super slim Series 8 models to the wafer-thin technology demo of SuperOLED panels driven by a cabinet of gear below them (below, and juxtaposed alongside the Slate PC above).
Part three provides an overview of Apple's impact on other CES exhibitors, including Motorola, Nokia, RIM and Sony.
Reacting to Apple at CES 2012, part one: Intel's Ultrabooks
Reacting to Apple at CES 2012, part two: Samsung's Galaxy Note
Reacting to Apple at CES 2012, part three: Sony, Motorola, RIM, Nokia
On Topic: CES
- How Apple Inc. managed to upstage the tech industry at CES for fifteen years
- Rumor: Fifth-gen iPad, second-gen iPad mini to debut in March
- 2013 smart TVs dismissed as 'not that smart,' leaving opportunity for Apple
- Hands-on with the Pebble smart watch
- Tethercell to bring app-enabled remote control to conventional battery-powered devices


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Cubs 2 @ Diamondbacks 8
Box Score / Highlights / Condensed Game
Apologies for the tardy recap. I didn't watch the game last night (can you blame me?), and forgot it was mine to cover.
From what I can tell, the Cubs were a collective no-show at the plate until Soriano's two-run bomb in the ninth. Justin Germano and the cast of cast-offs in the bullpen through eight innings of batting practice, so the game was long over before Soriano broke up the shutout.
So to avoid losing 100 games, the Cubs need to run the table the rest of the way. Word is that manager Dale gave the team an impassioned pre-game speech before today's game. Fortunately, VFTB has unbelievable clubhouse access, and we've obtained this exclusive video.


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The Washington Township High School baseball team overcame five errors and a seven-run fourth inning from visiting Bishop Eustace Monday, scoring three times in the top of the seventh for an 8-7 Olympic Conference interdivision victory.
Shaine Hughes went 2-for-3 with a double, homer, two RBI and three runs scored for the Minutemen, while Tom Hildebrand added a triple and run scored and worked three innings of relief for the win. Dylan Warburton struck out the final batter for the save.
Cheetahs win thriller
GCIT scored six runs in the seventh inning to earn a 14-9 comeback victory over Glassboro.
The Cheetahs' offense was led by Chris Giunta, who went 3-for-5 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Tommy Kleinhans added four hits and an RBI in the win.
Daulton Plumley was 4-for-4 with three RBIs, while Rocco Mazzeo added a two-run triple for the Bulldogs.
Rams roll
Gloucester Catholic registered 20 hits and rolled to a 20-0 win against Penns Grove in five innings. Brett Tenuto, Giovanni Gussen, Joe Santone and Robbie Alessandrine combined for 14 RBIs in the win.
Braves earn comeback
Williamstown scored four runs in the top of the seventh to pick up a 5-3 comeback win against Highland. Kyle Grim earned the win on the hill.
Wolverines roar
Woodstown jumped out to a 9-2 lead after two innings Monday before coasting to a 15-4 win against Deptford in Diamond Division action.
Tyler Wilson homered and scored three runs for the Wolverines, while Steve Pistoia added an RBI double and three runs scored. Austin Counselor earned the win, scattering eight hits and striking out two in four innings.
Max Winter scored two runs and drove in a run for the Spartans.
Warriors get big win
Wildwood picked up its first win ever against Pennsville with a 6-1 victory. Hunter Tomlinson drove in three runs in the win, while Eric Lankenau knocked in Ryan Hawthorne for Pennsville's only run.
Rams rout Cougars
Salem scored seven runs in the fourth inning and cruised to a 13-3 win against Schalick in five innings. Troy Sieber allowed just two hits in five innings of work and Dylan Rush had a grand slam and drove in five runs.
Ethan Francis and Jared McCafferty each drove in a run for the Cougars.
Colts rally past Kingsway
Cumberland came all the way back from a 5-1 deficit, and Kyle Maurer's RBI groundout in the bottom of the sixth scored Nic Pace and lifted the Colts to a 7-6 Royal Division win over Kingsway.
Maurer finished 2-for-3 with two RBI, as did Mike Foytik who included a double. Pace ended up 2-for-3. Vinnie Biasiello went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI for the Dragons, while John Griffin tied the game in the top of the sixth by doubling home Biasiello and wound up with two RBI.
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The Washington Township High School baseball team overcame five errors and a seven-run fourth inning from visiting Bishop Eustace Monday, scoring three times in the top of the seventh for an 8-7 Olympic Conference interdivision victory.


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COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other world leaders are leaving the Copenhagen climate talks with an outcome that is weaker than hoped for - and possibly in disarray - and a vow to work out the details later.
Harper said Friday that Canada, the United States, China and several other countries reached a "comprehensive and realistic" agreement, while U.S. President Barack Obama hailed it as a "meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough."
But other leaders questioned Obama's interpretation of the outcome, and it wasn't immediately clear in the early hours of Saturday morning if a deal had actually been reached after 12 days of tempestuous talks in the Danish capital.
The so-called Copenhagen Accord offers money to developing nations to help them fight global warming, and requires they agree to open their books to international scrutiny.
But it is not binding and it does not set new greenhouse-gas reduction targets, only a hope to limit the temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius. Instead, countries are to set their own emission reduction commitments, which would not be bound by law.
Those commitments will be the subject of further negotiation, with the aim of a final deal at next year's summit in Mexico.
That's far short of what environmentalists had hoped for: a binding deal that would cover major emitters such as the U.S. and China which did not sign the Kyoto Protocol.
It's a compromise consensus born out of 12 days of divisive talks between rich countries and developing nations that saw hopes dwindle as the summit's close drew near.
Harper acknowledged the inherent difficulties of getting nearly 200 nations to come to terms on a climate accord.
"The process is not the easiest process," the prime minister said.
"When you have a couple of hundred countries, when you have this big a gathering, the reality is that obviously the major players will have a bigger role and you have to work in concert with others, in concert with those with whom you share perspectives.
"If every country and every leader insists at being at the table in every single discussion, you can't get anywhere."
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she has "mixed feelings" about the outcome of the Copenhagen climate conference, and other leaders voiced their displeasure with the deal.
Harper says not everyone will be happy with the outcome.
"There will be some who are not happy, but you have a process that ultimately brings all of the significant actors onside and I think compels everybody else to join."
Obama arrived in the Danish capital Friday in the hopes his influence could sway the 193 countries present to get a deal done. He quickly convened a special meeting with 19 other leaders, but Harper was not on the guest list.
A Harper spokesman said the Danes compiled the list for Obama's people based on a representative mix of regions and carbon emitters.
Harper had his audience with Obama over lunch Friday. The White House distributed a list of a dozen leaders the U.S. president chatted with in between bites.
Harper kept a low profile, making his first public statement Friday night. The prime minister hobnobbed with other leaders Thursday at a royal dinner hosted by the queen of Denmark, passing up the chance to deliver Canada's address to the UN climate talks. He delegated that job to Environment Minister Jim Prentice.
Canada has faced criticism from developing countries and environmentalists who accuse the government of failing to make concessions to help reach a deal - and of relinquishing the country's historic role as a progressive on the world stage.
Environmental groups bestowed the dubious "Colossal Fossil" award on Canada. They said Ottawa's target for reducing its greenhouse gases is "among the worst in the industrialized world" and its plan to reach its goal is "so weak that it would put even that target out of reach."
The mock honour capped a summit where Canada's image has taken a serious scuffing.
Serial pranksters The Yes Men pulled a fast one on Canada this week that shone unflattering light on the government's targets to lower greenhouse gases.
And provincial leaders, notably Quebec Premier Jean Charest, have assailed Ottawa for not doing enough to get the country's emissions under control.
The Copenhagen talks were marked by divisions between rich countries and developing nations, and between the United States and China - the world's two biggest polluters.
China was knocked for not offering stronger targets for reducing greenhouse gases, and for resisting international monitoring which it sees as an intrusion on its sovereignty. Other countries criticize the U.S. for coming to the talks too late with not enough to put on the table.
The U.S. stepped forward Thursday with a $1-trillion plan to break the deadlock between rich and developing countries. It offered to help raise $100 billion a year for the next decade to help the most vulnerable nations cope with a warming planet.
That includes an unspecified American contribution that would include a mix of public and private money. But there were a couple of catches: countries must agree to a climate deal in Copenhagen, and all must agree to "transparency" in reporting and verifying cuts to greenhouse gases.
Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff accused Harper of failing to show leadership and urged him to change course.
"For decades, the world has looked to Canada as a broker on progressive matters of international importance - regardless of the party in power. Now we are no longer even at the table," he said.
"Mr. Harper came to Copenhagen with nothing productive to offer and no plan in hand. In fact, he is treating Copenhagen more like a trip to the dentist than the opportunity Canada's clean-energy potential represents."
Ignatieff also urged Harper to stop tying Canadian policy to that of the U.S.
"We cannot allow Canadian environmental policy to be entirely dependent on American politics. We need an aggressive - made in Canada - climate-change plan now. And we're willing to work with Mr. Harper on this if his government brings forward a serious plan that treats our provinces fairly and includes pollution reductions for all sectors."
Environmental groups also panned the outcome.
"They tell us it's over but it's not," said Kim Carstensen of the World Wildlife Fund. "Copenhagen produced a snapshot of what leaders already promised before they arrived here."
Harper leaves Copenhagen as climate talks end in confusion
COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other world leaders are leaving the Copenhagen climate talks with an outcome that is weaker than hoped for - and possibly in disarray - and a vow to work out the details later.
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LEWISPORTE — Minister of Transportation and Works Minister Paul Davis was in Lewisporte last Thursday to announce $330,000 for the upgrade of Main Street in Lewisporte.
Mayor Brian Sceviour, Lewisporte MHA Wade Verge and a number of members of the community and surrounding areas were at the Lewisporte Town Hall to hear the good news.
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Transportation and Works Minister Paul Davis was joined by (middle) Lewisporte Mayor Brian Sceviour and (right) Lewisporte MHA Wade Verge when making an announcement regarding paving for Lewisporte last week.
Minister Davis commented that Penney Paving Ltd. has received the tender to complete work on the road from the Train Park to the Lewisporte Intermediate totalling 1.3 kilometres.
This is the first time since MHA Verge has taken office that the Provincial Government has allotted funds for Main Street in Lewisporte.
The MHA noted that in consultation with Council, the long-term plan for Lewisporte addresses the water and sewer needs of the Town and aging infrastructure. Paving wasn't a priority because the road needs to be disturbed to upgrade the infrastructure.
Due to some of the infrastructure needs taking longer than anticipated, MHA Verge requested only a portion of roadwork to be completed in Lewisporte.
He said, "I was hoping to take from the Train Park, down to the intersection and up Premier Drive."
The area of Town in which the road will be upgraded won't be affected by future plans for new infrastructure.
Deputy Mayor Les Watton said, "The work that will be started is a tremendous opportunity for the Town."
During the work beginning Sept. 15 Minister Davis requested that motorists use caution when driving in construction zones and obey the posted speed limit signs. This will help ensure the safety of motorists and construction workers.


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Since so many people classify themselves as commuters (even when commuting for play) the name should resonate with most.
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Morning Brew: Porter's jet plans face major hurdle, relief line study ready to start, details of Bixi rescue plan due, and tunnelling for the Spadina line extension is complete
Porter's plans to fly jets out of the Toronto island airport could be headed for trouble. On Thursday the city's executive committee, now chaired by Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly, will discuss a staff report recommending council postpone its final decision on the matter until 2015. Kelly is hoping to fast-track approval by next year but he may not have enough support, reports the Globe and Mail. Should council wait until all the facts are available?
The Downtown Relief Line is a transit project in dire need of a re-brand. If you needed proof Toronto's transit discussions have become too political, the word "Downtown" in the name has been taken to mean it will only benefit those living in the city's core. In the hope of finding a better name, "Rename DRL" - a City Youth Council of Toronto initiative - is taking suggestions. Any ideas?
Speaking of the DRL, a study of the line, roughly expected to run between the core and the Danforth, could start in the new year. The process will involve transit planners developing a long list of options, including alignments and stations. It's not due to finish until 2015 at the earliest.
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong will announce more details about the future of Bixi later today. It's expected the struggling bike share scheme will be shifted under the umbrella of the Toronto Parking Authority and operated by Alta Bicycle Share, the company behind New York City and Melbourne's public bicycle systems.
Also on two wheels, the bike lane between Sherbourne and the Castle Frank on Bloor is getting a facelift. A section has been painted bright green as it passes over Parliament St.
And just like that tunnelling on the Spadina subway extension is now complete. The tunnel boring machines completed the final section of cylindrical tunnel yesterday. The TTC says the giant machines will be sold as they can't be repurposed for the Scarborough project when it finally gets moving.
- Murder suspect arrested, charged in Nuit Blanche stabbing [Toronto Star]
- Wynne defends role in gas plant scandal, snubs Rob Ford [CBC News]
- Const. John Zivcic to receive full police funeral Monday [CBC News]
- Artist fighting to have child-abuse memorial at Queen's Park [Toronto Star]
- Jeffrey Baldwin's grandmother set to testify at coroner's inquest [CTV News]
Chris Bateman is a staff writer at blogTO. Follow him on Twitter at @chrisbateman.
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Since so many people classify themselves as commuters (even when commuting for play) the name should resonate with most.
The discussion is today between 1300 and 1500, it is still not to late to register at;
Hope to see you all there.
Sure the piece maybe considered great by many that does not mean the artist can demand where it goes.
I already answered these questions
Are you done?
I've already apologized and am moving forward with a new process
Resign Wynne you screwed us out of a BILLION dollars. Whether you knew the amount or not, as a politician why would you sign something you didnt know about that costs us big dollars - hope your party enjoyed the votes. Is this how you want your money spent?
It's a shame, really. This city could be so much greater if it had a mayor who actually wanted what was good for the city. Luckily the new mayor seems to be more open to that concept, and literate.
Crazy huh?
And...let Porter use the fucking Jets.
This city is becoming a red tape mess.
Rescue comprises responsive operations that usually involve the prevention of a dangerous situation.
Where's the outrage over Rob Ford wasting at least 100 million cancelling the fully funded and planned Scarborough LRT? And then sticking taxpayers with 1 billion plus tab for two-stop Scarborough subway for 20 years?
Rob Ford's Scarborough subway is Toronto's gas plant.
Deputy energy minister Serge Imbrogno stated that officials knew in December of 2011 that the Oakville cost could hit $700 million.
She basically signed a blank cheque, and McGuinty jumped ship. As a responsible politician if you didn't know enough about an issue then don't put your signature on it.
A billion dollars of our hard earned money for this mistake - SHAME!
I thought the rate must be around 5-6% now I find out its actually 24%! I am not paying for this!
"That neither she, nor McGuinty, both as premiers and leaders of the Liberal party, had any way to determine the true costs of their own government's decision to cancel the gas plants, both before that decision was made, and after it, until the Auditor General's reports."
They clearly do not care about this generation or the next.
If porter wants new planes, I'm fine with that if they need an approval BUT Porter should be forced to commit that they are not going to increase the amount of flights flying in and out of the airport at all or more than 10%.
We need to avoid
"now we've got bigger better planes and can offer way more new routes and destinations" We don't need planes taking off and landing every 10 minutes on the waterfront regardless of how quiet they are.
Did the Liberals wait until all the facts were in before signing to close the gas plants? NO!
She's in over her head now. Go run away from your problems on rural Ontario roads. You followed McGuinty down this path, its your signature. Will she jump ship before she really has to face the outcome of this situation like McGuinty?
Atleast Rob Ford is responsible enough or foolish enough to stick around and face the music. McGuinty you lying coward!
They are stealing our money and mislead the taxpayers. They stole votes and seats in the cabinet because of it.
Tax payers we are not responsible for this!
We need a class action law suit against Wynne and her party. This effects us, our children and our children's children. I do not want my taxes going towards this. How much is the Liberal Party putting in? Will we see a drastic reduction in expenses from them come capaign and election time? NO.
If my personal and business taxes have to go up because of this at least give me the gratification of never having to see Wynnes face in Office, Parliment or any political relm ever again!


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Ohio State Runs over Indiana, 34-20
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FINAL: A one-two punch in the backfield from Braxton Miller and Dan Herron helped Ohio State to a 34-20 victory over Indiana on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Miller ran for 104 yards and two touchdowns and Herron added 148 yards and one touchdown to pace Ohio State (6-3). Home run plays keyed the Buckeyes' scoring attack. Ohio State had eight plays of 20 yards or more on its way to victory. With 6:12 to go in the first quarter, Miller scrambled for an 81-yard touchdown run, the Buckeyes' longest play on the day. The score cut Indiana's (1-9) lead to 10-7. Ohio State racked up 420 total yards. The Buckeyes' rushing attack contributed 365 yards on 45 carries in addition to Miller's passing effort. The Hoosiers' Tre Roberson passed for 173 yards, completing 11 of 21 throws. He threw one touchdown and one interception. Roberson was also a threat on the ground, as he rushed for 70 yards on 20 attempts. Roberson had a good connection with receiver Kofi Hughes. He caught eight passes for 146 yards and one touchdown. Indiana's offense finished the game having gained 334 yards. In addition to Roberson's efforts through the air, the Hoosiers also rushed 49 times for 161 yards.
FOURTH QUARTER: Ohio State racked up 68 rushing yards in the fourth, and the Buckeyes closed the door on Indiana 34-20. Ohio State ended the game on a 14-point run. The Buckeyes added to their advantage when Carlos Hyde ran two yards to paydirt, the finishing touch on a four-play, 58-yard drive to give Ohio State the lead, 34-20. The Buckeyes' drive was keyed by Hyde's 47-yard run. Ohio State's Hyde reached the 100-yard rushing mark for the game thanks to 63 in the quarter, and ended his day with 116 yards in all.
THIRD QUARTER: Indiana is hanging tough with Ohio State, down 27-20 at the end of the third quarter despite a matchup most presumed to be a blowout. A four-play, 48-yard scoring drive by the Buckeyes snapped the 13-13 deadlock, as Dan Herron pounded in a 15-yard touchdown run. Ohio State started in good field position when the Buckeyes returned a punt. The Hoosiers got even after Tre Roberson and Kofi Hughes hooked up for a 34-yard touchdown to end a seven-play, 64-yard drive that tied the score at 20. Ohio State broke the 20-20 stalemate when Braxton Miller scrambled for a 20-yard touchdown run to polish off an 11-play, 80-yard scoring drive. The Buckeyes threw just one time during that series. Ohio State's Herron hit 100 yards rushing for the game in the quarter, part of his 146-yard rushing performance thus far. Hughes clinched a 100-yard receiving game with 43 yards in the quarter, part of his six-catch, 114-yard day through three quarters for Indiana. The Hoosiers will start the fourth quarter with possession at their own 27-yard line.
SECOND QUARTER: Indiana's Kofi Hughes ran for nine yards and caught two passes for 57 yards in the quarter, and the two teams are tied 13-13 at the end of the second. Ohio State tied things up at 10 when a seven-play, 40-yard drive ended after Drew Basil kicked a 36-yard field goal. The Buckeyes broke the 10-10 tie when Basil made a 45-yard field goal to put a bow on a five-play, 52-yard scoring drive. The key play on Ohio State's drive was Dan Herron's 48-yard run. The Hoosiers tied the game at 13 after Mitch Ewald kicked a 25-yard field goal to end an 11-play, 72-yard drive. Indiana used Tre Roberson's 43-yard pass to Hughes to fuel the drive. The Buckeyes are set to receive to start the second half.
FIRST QUARTER: A potential upset is brewing as Indiana leads Ohio State 10-7 at the end of the first quarter. The Hoosiers took the game's first lead after Mitch Ewald drilled a 35-yard field goal on the last play of an 11-play, 42-yard drive. Indiana made its lead 10-0 when Stephen Houston ran five yards to paydirt on the last play of a six-play, 41-yard drive. A fumble recovery by the Hoosiers set Indiana up to start the drive. The Buckeyes closed the gap to 10-7 when Braxton Miller kept it himself for an 81-yard touchdown run to clinch a 79-yard drive. Ohio State is in a prime position for points on the Hoosiers' 17-yard line to open the second quarter.


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Shawn Cheshire showed up seven weeks ago at Long Branch Park, near Liverpool, for her first workout with Team Red, White and Blue. Maybe seven runners were already there. Introductions were made and a challenge was laid out: Cheshire was legally blind. She would need someone to run with her, as a guide.
Chrissy Quijano, a former college softball player and a Team RWB volunteer, stepped forward.
Sunday morning, she and Cheshire were among thousands gathered on South Salina Street for the annual mesh of pain and joy known as the Mountain Goat Run. The 10-mile course threads through much of Syracuse, taking runners up and down many grueling hills.
Cheshire and Quijano did them together, joined at their biceps by a tether of blue cotton.
"I have 110 percent trust in Chrissy," said Cheshire, 36. "My only worry is about the things neither one of us can control."
To Cheshire, the Mountain Goat was both a practical step and a statement. Raised in Texas, she served in the Army before moving with her husband to Oswego. They had two daughters, Brytni and Erin. The marriage crumbled, and Cheshire settled in Camillus. She took a job as a paramedic, a profession she loved. In 2009, during a snowstorm, her crew responded to a call in Syracuse.
While carrying a stretcher, Cheshire slipped in the snow. Her head struck the ambulance. The precise and violent nature of the impact caused her to lose her sight. Sunday, on a spring morning with vivid blue skies, she was asked how much she could see.
"Nothing," she replied. "Everything's dark."
She and Quijano both have running experience, although Cheshire hadn't entered a race since she was hurt. Team RWB, she said, helped to spark her hope. For months, she felt overwhelmed by her blindness. Even simple tasks like brushing her teeth were difficult.
"I was depressed," Cheshire said. "I didn't want to leave the house."
Through Katie McCormick, a mobility specialist at the Syracuse VA Medical Center, Cheshire learned of Team RWB, a national organization founded by Westvale native Mike Erwin. Erwin, a West Point graduate who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, wants to ease the transition for others returning from those wars. His goal is aiding veterans as they reconnect with their communities, and running can often help to build a bridge.
The Upstate chapter meets weekly at Long Branch. Pat Harrigan, a Team RWB volunteer and a childhood friend of the Erwin family, said only a few members had been planning to run Sunday — at least until Cheshire offered a challenge.
If anyone was up for it, she asked, why not try the Goat?
Team RWB rallied around her. Sunday, about 20 runners — including some ROTC students from Syracuse University — arrived at the starting line in the team's distinctive red, white and blue shirts.
After the gun went off, Quijano and Cheshire settled into the pack with Pat Harrigan and his brother Matt, who did their best to create a buffer from the crowd. The group ran with such casual authority that most spectators didn't realize what Cheshire was attempting until after she'd gone past, and they saw "blind runner" emblazoned on the back of her shirt as a caution to others in the race.
In Strathmore, Kevin Harrigan — Pat and Matt's father — emerged from the crowd to hand his sons an American flag. Pat was carrying it when the team reached an Onondaga Park hilltop that offers a grand vista of the city and the blue hills to the east.
"This is the thing I really wish you could see," Quijano quietly told Cheshire.
The two women maintained a pace of about 11-minute miles. Cheshire was relentless on the infamous Goat uphills at Colvin Street and Thornden Park. The group was joined there by Mark Erwin, Mike's brother, and by Frank Barbuto, a veteran who served in Iraq.
For Cheshire, the toughest challenge was a steep drop from Thornden, toward downtown. "If you want to know how it feels," she said, "close your eyes and run downhill." As she descended, the Harrigan brothers kept a tight grip on her shirt, while Quijano warned her of every crack in the blacktop.
Once the course leveled out, it was clear that Cheshire would conquer the Goat. At the Landmark Theatre, where the home stretch begins, Barbuto handed Cheshire the flag. Spectators around the finish line offered a roar as Team RWB pounded through the chute and Quijano wrapped Cheshire in a massive hug.
"I was in tears when I started and I was in tears again, at the end," Quijano said. "I've been in athletics my whole life, and I've never experienced anything like this."
Cheshire's daughter Brytni, 14, was also crying. Her mom put all that emotion into words, once the hugs and high fives finally died down.
"When I lost my vision, I was depressed, I was crushed," she said. "What this shows me is that I can still be great."
Sean Kirst is a columnist with The Post-Standard. For more information on the Upstate chapter of Team Red, White and Blue, contact Mark Erwin.
More coverage of the Goat:
» 2012 Mountain Goat results from 10-mile race
» Maegan Krifchin, of DeWitt, sets women's record in Mountain Goat run


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If you fasted it wouldn't be too hard
I like food way more, so slow and steady is my goal.
Good luck to you.
Hey guys/gals, thanks for reading. I am 32 years old, 6 feet 3 inches tall, weigh 260lbs, and am about 32 percent body fat. I am looking for your opinion on what a realistic goal for me should be when April of 2013 rolls around (PrimalCon 2013). I believe my healthiest weight would be between 200 and 220lbs, but I am unsure if that is a realistic goal for roughly 7 months of time. Thoughts???
If you fasted it wouldn't be too hard
I like food way more, so slow and steady is my goal.
Good luck to you.
200lbs and jacked is realistic if you put the efforts in. Get a qualified training coach though.
50 lbs in 7 months is totally doable. My husband has managed 30 in 4 and he is only primal when I feed him. The rest of the time he watches his calories, but all bets are off as far as the kind of food he eats. You probably can't be chowing down on primal breads and cakes, snacking on nuts or eating coconut oil by the spoonful, but a diet heavy on meat and veggies with enough fat and spices on the veggies to make them enjoyable should be OK.
50yo, 5'3"
CW-125, part calorie counting, part transition to primal
GW- Goals are no longer weight-related
Took me about 6 months to lose about 40 lb, starting from about the same place you are at and ending up pretty slender. Everyone is different though.
I think "ridiculously hot" ought to be your goal, then just see how close you can get.
If you are new to the PB - please ignore ALL of this stuff, until you've read the book, or at least http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-101/ and this (personal fave): http://www.archevore.com/get-started/
I'd focus on something more "picturable" than a number on a scale though body fat is always easy to go with because it gives good indication of progress. For guys relying on a scale could be frustrating because fat goes and muscle comes fast enough if you train wisely -lucky testosterone levels, smart HGH.
Be fit, do your best and if thinking a number helps go for the higher goal you can think about: you'll make it.
No limits, only my will and the worlds I build.
Also for contextual reasons, I want to let everyone know that my heaviest weight was 276lbs roughly 4 years ago. I realized, I have to do something, and restricted my caloric intake (essentially starved myself) to 1800-2200 calories per day, trying hard to keep it less than 2000. I had no concept of grains being the devil at this point in time yet I focused strongly on chicken and veggies anyway. In about 8 or 9 months, I dropped 60lbs down to 216. I was so proud of myself. Then, I guess because I felt like I was dying of hunger, I spent the next 4 years putting the weight back on mainly with late night carb binges. (Taco Bell looked forward to my monies most nights when I should have been sleeping.)
I used to deny to myself the truth, but now I feel empowered by standing in it. I feel like if I am going to keep the weight off this time, I need to "own" what I am doing. Thanks for letting me share.
Also don't completely discount the idea of fasting. If I can do it, anyone can. Once I got settled into a mostly primal diet, I often had very little appetite until later in the day. I rarely deliberately fast, but I find myself skipping breakfast once or twice a week and breakfast and lunch once a month or so. I also have given up almost all between meal snacking. It all sort of happened by accident - and it feels great.
50yo, 5'3"
CW-125, part calorie counting, part transition to primal
GW- Goals are no longer weight-related
I wasn't "pleased with the slender look" or anything like that - my body is what it is, long limbs, thin-ish bones, etc. I'm never going to look like The Rock without a LOT of illegal crap in my bod. I do have more muscle now than ever before, though - I just don't look jacked and I never will, and that's fine.
If you are new to the PB - please ignore ALL of this stuff, until you've read the book, or at least http://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-101/ and this (personal fave): http://www.archevore.com/get-started/
It's doable. I've lost 8 pounds in the last month. At this rate I'll be near my goal weight by Christmas. Just know that weight loss becomes more challenging the closer you get to your goal weight. I'm trying to not get too hung up on the final number on my scale...but I have a pair of jeans hanging in my closet that I WILL wear again. Hopefully I won't have to vacuum seal them onto my ass. For me it's all about the look. If I'm 10 pounds heavier than I want to be but look sexy as hell naked, I'll take it.


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- Kaleidoscope Comedy is proud to present an evening of laughter with some of the best stand up comedians in the biz! This month we feature the talents of Carole Montgomery and Mark Matusof. // CAROLE MONTGOMERY accomplishments include: 1. Over two dozen television credits including Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher 2. Ten years of starring in two different Las Vegas productions 3. Nine tours overseas for the US military // MARK MATUSOF accomplishments include: 1. Opening act for a CBS David Copperfield special 2. Appeared on TV show Night Shift 3. Described in the press as: "going the smarter, hipper direction to the joke". // Happy Hour: 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Laughs: 7:30pm. For more details and to purchase tickets visit: www.BRIGHTBOXWINCHESTER.com
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I use the Sony MDR series. Although not active "noise canceling" they do block to a large extend the outside noise in the typical environment and they sound great. Being truly "professional" type phones for recording studio abuse and broadcast abuse, they are pretty tough and one can order replacement parts if and when needed. Of course these will put about a $100 dent in your bank account, however they are well worth it in my experience. 73 Bob, K4TAX ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim WA9YSD" <email@example.com> To: <email@example.com> Sent: Sunday, April 12, 2009 11:31 AM Subject: [TenTec] Head Phones >I am looking for some head phones that are noise canceling for my Omni VI >Plus Ten-Tec radio. I heard that Bose howls when listening to CW. Do not >get me wrong, I have never used a pair. My Telex ProCom 250 head set with >boom mic are getting ratty and about 20 years old. I use a Ten-Tec desk >mic so I really do not need a boom mic head set unless thats the best head >phones for CW. My sister stole my military Navy head phones 25 years ago >she said they were hers, I got them from a friend in the Navy. I liked >those. > > I am a CW OP. > > Any recommendations? > Keep The Faith, Jim K9TF/WA9YSD > > > > > _______________________________________________ > TenTec mailing list > firstname.lastname@example.com > http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec > _______________________________________________ TenTec mailing list firstname.lastname@example.com http://lists.contesting.com/mailman/listinfo/tentec
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CHAPTER 11: MEMBRANE STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 1) In considering the movement of small molecules across a lipid bilayer, the permeability coefficient can be correlated with C. the solubility of the molecule in a nonpolar solvent. - The greater the solubility in a nonpolar medium, the more rapidly a molecule crosses a lipid bilayer. 2) The most common way in which integral membrane proteins span the membrane is in B. α-helical segments. - Alpha helices offer an energetically favorable way for a protein to span the membrane in terms of having hydrophobic R-groups on the outside and the polar peptide bonds hydrogen bonded together on the inside.) 3) Which membrane component exhibits the fastest movement within the bimolecular sheets? A. Phospholipids undergoing lateral diffusion. - Within membranes, phospholipids can travel along one side of the bimolecular sheet very rapidly, in a process called lateral diffusion 4) Which of the following factors makes the membrane environment more ordered and less fluid? B. the presence of cholesterol - Cholesterol makes eukaryotic membranes less fluid. The bulky ring structure of cholesterol interferes with the typical motions of the fatty acid tails of phospholipids. In addition, cholesterol appears to have some specific interactions with certain components (such as sphingolipids), forming less mobile raft-like complexes. 5) In passive transport (also known as facilitated diffusion), the energy driving the movement of materials across a membrane is provided by C. the concentration gradient across the membrane - Materials move from regions of high concentration to low concentration with the driving force being the concentration gradient itself 6) The Na + -K + pump is an active transport system that A. pumps sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell - Because the movement of each ion is against its concentration gradient, energy is needed to move them in the direction indicated 7) Which of the following is NOT true regarding P-type ATPases? B. Because of their common mechanism, they lack specificity and a given P-type ATPase can often transport different ions or molecules
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Neoseeker : Movies : Television : Jerry Springer: Too Hot for TV! 2000 - Welcome to the Hellenium
===Story=== Breasts and brawls. Brawls and breasts. That pretty much sums up what this volume of the Jerry Springer home collection is all about. If you've ever wondered what's going on behind those black bars or beneath all those ''bleeps'', this video lays it bare (and we mean that literally). As Jerry says in the beginning of the show, sometimes "the guests go too far." When that happens, chairs start flying, breasts expose themselves, and the bouncers need to get involved. This video is ''not'' for the faint of heart--especially when a particularly large woman ('nuff said there) begins covering herself with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries for the dining pleasure of the gentleman entranced with her overly voluptuous figure. You want more? Then make sure you catch the 10 bonus minutes of "extra hot footage"--meaning of course it's 10 minutes of all breasts all the time. Highlights on this video include clips from "My Sister Slept with My Three Husbands," "I Want a Sexy Job," and "My Dream Is to Pose Nude." And believe us, their dreams were fulfilled! ''--Jenny Brown''
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Villas S'Argamassa
The complex comprises a total of 15 lodgings. Guests are offered a cosy snack bar, a reception area with a hotel safe and a currency exchange desk.
Designed in Mediterranean style with plenty of wood, the bungalows include a dining room, a fully fitted kitchen as well as a tiled bathroom. Each lodging has 4 double rooms for a total of 8 persons. On the 2nd floor there is a separate bathroom. Further facilities include satellite/cable TV and a hire safe. Each bungalow includes a balcony or terrace with sun loungers and parasols. The accommodation is cleaned on departure.
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The gala coincides with the new exhibition, "Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America, 1920-50s," the first exhibition to examine the connections between geometric abstract artists from South America and the United States.
About 450 guests sipped cocktails in the museum's atrium, which was drenched in neon green, orange and pink as part of an art piece commissioned from Paul Henry Ramirez.
The museum also awarded three medals during the event. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was honored as a Distinguished Community Partner for its support of "Constructive Spirit," which includes two Arshile Gorky murals.
Gorky painted the murals for the Newark Airport Administration Building in 1937. The abstract work was actually painted over during World War II and thought to be lost. But in 1972, two panels were discovered hidden behind an exit sign. They were restored and are on permanent loan from the bi-state agency. They are important pieces in the current show.
Two Medals for Meritorious Service — the museum's highest honor — were also awarded. David Grant, outgoing president and CEO of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation in Morristown, was thanked for his 12 years of service to the state's artistic, educational and environmental communities. Described as "innovative, creative and daring," Grant has left a lasting mark, said museum director Mary Sue Sweeney Price.
"He's an ambassador for the arts, culture and community building. He has taught us all so much," said Price.
Museum trustee Grizel Ubarry was also honored for her 20 years of service and her critical contributions to the "Constructive Spirits" exhibition. As chairwoman of the Latino Advisory Council, Ubarry has helped the museum provide diverse cultural programs for Newark and the state.
"I'm truly honored by gesture," Ubarry said. "I believe in the work this institution does. I love its commitment to education and to reaching out to non-traditional audiences."


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For a year and a half, Louisiana paid to provide care for almost 2,000 Medicaid recipients who were already dead.
The Department of Health and Hospitals gave out approximately $1.9 million to provide health coverage for around 1,700 deceased people enrolled in the Medicaid programs called Louisiana Behavioral Health Partnership and Bayou Health. The irregular payments occurred from February 2012 to June 2013, according to a report released by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor today.
Kathy Kliebert, Secretary of the Department of Health and Hospitals, said the faulty payments weren't nefarious, but simply a case of bad information. The agency had been using a Social Security Administration database to determine whether Medicaid participants were deceased, but the database was not being updated in a timely manner, she said.
"We had not realized that the system was as backlogged and inaccurate as it was," said Kliebert, "It's not the result of bad management. It's the result of bad data system."
Still, the mix up led two private insurers, LaCare and Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Inc., to be billed over $500,000 each to care for people no longer alive. Amerigroup Louisiana, Inc. and Magellan Health Services were also given $441,000 and $258,000 respectively.
In the report, the auditor suggested that the Department of Health and Hospitals start trying to recoup the money spent on dead people. The department will also need to strengthen its system for identifying Medicaid recipients that are dead.
"They need to go back and use the full force of the law to recover those funds that belong to the taxpayers," said state Senate President John Alario, R-Westwego.
Louisiana's Medicaid director Ruth Kennedy agreed to review the files of Medicaid participants, but she downplayed the importance of the mistaken payments for dead people.
In an Oct. 18 letter to the auditor, Kennedy pointed out that the "overpayment" -- as she called the reimbursement of health care to the deceased -- was only equal to one tenth of one percent of Medicaid premiums paid out during the 17 months in question.
The Department of Health and Hospitals has put two new systems in place to identify people who have passed away and should be taken off the Medicaid rolls. Staff will receive daily reports of deceased individuals from vital records and check the department's own database against these names. Staff also plans to do a quarterly review of their entire database for people who might have passed away, said Kliebert.
By the end of the month, the agency should have gotten back the payments for approximately 1,300 of 1,700 patients they mistakenly paid vendors for managing and treating. The accounts of the remaining 200 participants should be settled by March, according to the secretary.


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Jake & Martin - WorldOfMen
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Our first scene in the Canary Islands brings us some of the hottest bar action ever seen. Buff studs Jake and Martin work each others bodies, biting, sucking and licking absolutely everywhere, getting the real taste of what man sex should be. Their tattooed and hairy bodies are deliciously muscled and they really can't get enough. Hard and rough foreplay leads to an ass rimming of a lifetime, getting the tongue real deep inside his ass before getting Martin's thick cock rammed inside him.


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Only Steve Jobs and the decision makers at Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) know the real reasons behind doing away with the 4 Gb version of the iPhone and slashing the high end version by $200. But to consumers like me and you, this sure is a big letdown, and has double impact on me since I am long AAPL.
Price cuts on consumer gadgets are not unusual. The iPod video, which I bought for $300 in 2005 and which had 30 Gb capacity, now sells for $300 for a 160 Gb hard drive. But its been more than 2 years since the iPod video came out, and the price difference you pay is the premium for being one of the very few who owned the product in the beginning. Infact its the same with any product. Cars, computers, TVs and the like. There's always a premium you have to pay for owning something when its a fashion. And we're willing to pay that.
But if Apple is telling me that I paid $200 extra for trusting them and buying the iPhone 10 days before their shocking price cut, I am not buying their sales pitch. I was a huge fan of Apple produtcs and will continue to admire their innovation, but I think Apple has gotten it woefully wrong here.
I do not expect Steve Jobs to come out with the real reason behind cutting prices, but I have a hunch the phone's not really selling great. I say this because the reason Steve Jobs gave is that he wants the phone to fill more stockings this year. Thats totally unjustified. And he realized this just 2 months after the roduct release? Why didnt he think of it earlier?
Also, when the iPods were first released, they were ridiculously expensive for the masses, yet Jobs and Apple took their own sweet time to cut prices, and did so only reluctantly.
I think this negative publicity for iPhone is definitely a dampener for Apple. I, for sure will be doubly wary of buying an Apple product from now on, because they just do not seem to have any regard for their most fanatic customers, who swear by every product of Apple.
I am also uncertain about the impact this will have on iPhone sales. I doubt that a $100 price cut will really lure anyone on the fence about the iPhone into buying one. I am of the impression that people who really want an iPhone badly do not care for the $100 price difference, and would have bought it anyway, like a million people have already.
By the way you're eligible for a refund of $200 if you bought the iPhone within 14 days. So rush to the Apple Store and get your money back. Again, I am sure this price cut and refunds will only add to Apple's woes and will cut their EPS for next quarter by at least 10 cents, as Goldman Sachs indicated today.
After all the murkiness is cleared, we'll know more about this price cut and the factors that influenced it, but for now, I am off to the Apple store to get my refund.
Disclosure: Author has a long position in AAPL