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Christopher Valentine is a Medium who lives with a large Nature Spirit family. He appears on television frequently discussing how we can all learn to work and live magically along with Nature People to improve our life, their lives and the planet
- If You Could Only See... A Gnome's Story
- Seeing and Sensing Gnomes
- The Magic of Gnomes and Leprechauns
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Nature People
In this St. Patrick's Day show, psychic mediums Christopher Valentine and Dr. Christian von Lahr discussed communications and interactions with the Nature People, gnomes, leprechauns and other magical entities. In the first hour, remote viewing teacher Major Ed Dames, author Whitley Strieber, and 'Charlie,' a pilot for a major airline, shared updates and theories on the missing Malaysian jet. ... More »Host: George Noory
Pandemic: Avian Flu
Joining John B. Wells, avian flu expert Dr. Gary Ridenour talked about what to expect in the event of a pandemic, how life will change after the outbreak, and what people can do to survive it. First hour guests, nature spirit communicator, Christopher Valentine, along with modern day seer, Dr. Christian von Lahr, revealed how to connect to a realm where gnomes and leprechauns exist. ... More »Host: John B. Wells
Nature Spirits & 'Creeped Out' Calls
In the first half, psychic mediums Christopher Valentine and Dr. Christian von Lahr talked about the world of gnomes, elves, fairies, leprechauns and pixies. During Open Lines, George offered a special 'creeped out' line. The final half-hour featured part of James Van Praagh's interview from 5/18/09. ... More »Host: George Noory
The Nature People
Psychic mediums Christopher Valentine and Dr. Christian von Lahr talked about Nature People such as Gnomes, Elves, Fairies and Leprechauns and also discussed how they have established direct communication with them. "Their wisdom is so incredible ... I never even conceived that they could be this smart," marveled Valentine about the lessons the pair have learned from the Nature People.... More »Host: Ian Punnett


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Comedian Big Jay Oakerson, he of the driving strippers around Philadelphia fame, has joined up with the Jagermeister Tour and Mayhem Festival, playing host and MC to the cross-country aggro-rock extravaganza. The tour features the musical talents of Korn (sorry, the backwards 'r' was impossible to type) and Two Cents, and kicks off May 2 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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text: Kristy Edmunds takes up directorship at UCLA Live Print Email Share Tweet Email to a friend Your email Your name Friend's email Friend's name Verification (type the code in the image) Generate New Image Close Related Articles Copyright law: fact or fiction The Australian Copyright Council dispels some of copyright law's greatest myths. On the Move: latest appointments and resignations (locked) A move to Asia opens up a visual arts opportunity, and new directorial and chair appointments in performing arts. Six rules of a good online booking experience Great, someone wants to come to your show. But make booking too hard and they might give up or never return. NSW State Election: What's in it for the arts? (locked) With the election on Saturday, we summarise the major arts policies across education, technology, Indigenous culture and more. Fiona Mackrell UCLA Live: Earlier this month, UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture announced that Kristy Edmunds was 'packing for LA' in a move that has got a lot of people talking. She takes up the position of executive and artistic director of UCLA Live from 1 May 2011, will 'transition' through the summer, and moves in August. Earlier this month, UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture announced that Kristy Edmunds was 'packing for LA' in a move that has got a lot of people talking. She takes up the position of executive and artistic director of UCLA Live from 1 May 2011, will 'transition' through the summer, and moves in August. 'She will provide leadership for all ongoing UCLA Live activities and begin the planning process for the 2012–13 UCLA Live season immediately,' says the statement. UCLA Live, the UCLA annual arts program that stretches across the US academic year has been financially struggling, leading to the apparently sudden departure of the previous director David Sefton. In a curious swap, he's now heading to Adelaide. The UCLA Live release goes: Edmunds comes to UCLA Live from Australia's University of Melbourne, where in 2008 she was appointed head of the new School of Performing Arts in the Victorian College of the Arts and a year later was named deputy dean of the college. She has served concurrently as consulting artistic director for the Park Avenue Armory performing arts space in New York City. From 2005 through 2008, Edmunds held the prestigious position of artistic director of the Melbourne International Arts Festival and was the first artistic director of the festival to serve a four-year term. That sums up some pretty tumultuous years. As artistic director of MIAF Edmunds had to deal with quite a bit of resistance to her 'cutting-edge and cross-disciplinary' programming, particularly from the Age's Robin Usher back in 2006, perhaps as the first 'foreigner' (she's American) to hold the job since 1986. Yet, there were plenty of plaudits by the end of her four years at the helm. From MIAF she went on to the VCA as Head of the new School of Performing Arts in what was deemed at the time as a coup fulfilling their wildest dreams. But then, a year later, in January 2010 she was appointed Deputy Dean. Edmunds felt some heat from Save VCA campaigning for not opposing the imposition of the Melbourne-model on the VCA, as part of the merger with the University of Melbourne, a deal she said possibly quite rightly was done before she got there. Even so, she left after only 9 months in the job and a few weeks after Dean Sharman Pretty, citing according to Andrew Crook in Crikey, the increasing responsibilities of her consulting role for the Park Avenue Armory in New York. And now she heads back to the States. Seemingly aware that she's stepping into yet another challenging role where the expectations are exceedingly high. Yet typically enthusiastic, in an article in the Los Angles Times, Edmunds says she's 'pretty inspired, but that doesn't mean I'm not actively aware of the challenges and difficulties.' As Christopher Waterman, dean of the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture says in the UCLA statement: "Kristy Edmunds is a creative and resourceful artistic director and curator, well known and respected in the international arts community for programs that empower artists and entertain audiences, We are confident that her exciting contemporary vision and her proven commitment to sustainable arts cultivation will expand UCLA Live, enrich the UCLA community and enhance the overall Los Angeles performing arts landscape." In the same statement Edmunds says: "There is a fantastic momentum swirling in the Los Angeles arts scene which has clearly been generated from the longstanding efforts of many individuals, artists and organizations. The thought of contributing to this atmosphere while leading the next phase of UCLA Live's evolution is authentically inspiring. Conjoining an active and diverse local scene with a national and international arts dialogue, all within the culture of an incredible research university, is a heady mix indeed. It is a major challenge and one with dizzying potential for artists and audiences." "UCLA Live has a vital and diverse heritage and is known for embracing classical, contemporary, local, global, established and emerging artists," Edmunds said. "We are at an important juncture, and I am exhilarated by what we can create and further develop over the upcoming years." At least, there are plenty on the West Coast excited that she's coming back, particularly where she started in Portland. Edmunds was founding executive and artistic director of the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA) and the Time-Based Art (TBA) Festival in Portland. "It became clear very quickly that Kristy Edmunds has both the leadership skills and aesthetic sensibility to take the helm of a great performing arts program in a world-class city, especially during a transformative period — thus her qualities are key to the growth and longevity of UCLA Live," said Alan Schwartz, president of UCLA Live's Royce Center Circle board and a member of the search committee for a new director. "The board — and its leadership — is looking forward to working alongside Kristy as we move forward." And there will be many curious observers watching. First published on Thursday 14 April, 2011 About the author Fiona Mackrell is a Melbourne based freelancer. You can follow her at @McFifi or check out www.fionamackrell.com Share Tweet Print Email


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Nickelback has canceled its Oct. 12 show at the New Orleans Arena.
Live Nation announced the cancelation today, Sept. 27, in a press release saying the cancelation was "due to unforeseen circumstances."
Ticket refunds will be available at the point of purchase.
The press release went on to say: "Always a favorite tour stop, Nickelback is deeply sorry for any inconvenience this causes. In light of the recent hardships endured by the people of the Gulf Coast, Nickelback was very much looking forward to entertaining their fans there and hopes to return to rock the Big Easy in the near future."
In April, the Jonas Brothers, who were scheduled to return to the New Orleans Arena on Oct. 6, removed the date from their tour lineup.


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Everyone (in Detroit) knew the New York Yankees had no chance of beating Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander Friday, so the home team called in a rain doctor and the game got delayed one day (to better prepare and not face the Tigers' ace the first game). But with that behind us, don't forget the game (pending weather) will continue – tied 1-1 – at 8:37 p.m. tonight. Also, don't forget to join the live chat. [MLive.com]
Someone forgot to remind the Michigan Department of Transportation that construction projects in this state don't end early. The Southfield Freeway, which has been completely closed between Grand River (M-5) and the Lodge Freeway since mid-May for complete reconstruction, is expected to be reopened this afternoon. [DetNews]
However, with the opening of one freeway, another closes. Eastbound and westbound I-696 will be closed between Hoover Road and Groesbeck Highway from 11 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday for bridge demolition. During the full closure, all traffic will be routed to the service drives. [DailyTrib]
Ford Motor Co. says a partnership with BASF, a the leading supplier of Polyurethane Solutions, is the driving force behind a sustainable, plant-sourced castor oil-based foam product for the 2012 Ford Focus instrument panel. The unique foam improves the Focus look and feel with soft-touch texture, and takes less time to produce, which increases Ford's manufacturing productivity. [Ford]
As Detroit's Restaurant Week comes to an end Sunday, culinary enthusiasts in Metro Detroit should feel free to go to Royal Oak, which is hosting a restaurant week of its own starting Monday. Prices range from $15 to $25 per person for special three-course Restaurant Week menus, not including drinks or tips. [WWJ]


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PANAMA CITY (AP) -- A Panamanian official says the nation will soon decide whether to file weapon charges against the crew detained in July aboard a North Korean ship carrying Cuban fighter jets and missiles or send them back home.
Anti-drug prosecutor Javier Caraballo said Friday that a decision is expected in early November.
Panama is expecting a visit soon by North Korean diplomats who want to press for the 35 crew members' return.
The ship was headed from Cuba to North Korea when it was seized July 15 by authorities who suspected it carried drugs. A Panamanian official said the ship carried two Cuban fighter jets in perfect condition, contradicting Cuba's explanation that the cargo included "obsolete defensive weapons."
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The state's top higher education board is asking Gov. Bobby Jindal and lawmakers for an $87 million boost in college funding next year.
The Board of Regents approved its 2014-15 budget request Wednesday, to be forwarded to the governor's Division of Administration.
Regents' proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1 comes after six years of budget cuts that have stripped $690 million in state financing from Louisiana's colleges. Tuition has filled only part of the gap.
The higher education request includes a $36 million base increase for two-year and four-year campuses, $17 million for specialized programs like the law schools, $4 million for research facilities and $30 million to reduce the backlog for high-demand programs.
Jindal won't unveil his 2014-15 budget recommendations to lawmakers until early next year.


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In the second installment of his YouTube web series #REALDMC, Mobile native Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins gets an assist from multi-platinum rapper Drake in his campaign to be voted to play in the 2014 NBA All-Star game in New Orleans.
Cousins is seen chopping up it up with Drake, whose latest album "Nothing Was the Same' debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 when it was released in late September, backstage at on the Sacramento date on the rapper's "Would You Like a Tour' show on Nov. 18th.
"Listen, I wanna let y'all know something," Drake says to in front of a crowd of adoring fans. "You wanna know why I was looking forward to coming to Sacramento, really? Other than all of y'all of course, but, I'mma let y'all know. My brother, he goes by the name of Demarcus Cousins, that's my dog for life."
Drake, a documented sports fan, was seen partying with the likes of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade, following the Miami Heat's second consecutive championship this past June. He also lists 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel among his list of friends and has made appearances on several ESPN shows. He described Cousins as "one of the best people I've ever met" during a pre-show prayer in the video.
"Me and Drake been cool for a long time," said Cousins, who played his freshman and sophomore season at Erwin (now Center Point) High in Birmingham before transferring to LeFlore. "It's not something that just happened when I came to the NBA. We actually got cool when I was a freshman back at UK (Kentucky). I'm a big fan of his and it's vice versa."
Cousins, 23, is seeking his first all-star game appearance and is arguably the best offensive player at his position in the league.
He is averaging 21.3 points and 10.5 rebounds while playing a shade over 30 minutes a game in his fourth season in the league despite his team's disappointing 4-9 start.
"This is my guy. This is my brother for real, D. Cous." Drake says, while standing next to Cousins backstage. "It's all-star time for this boy right here. So, y'all know what y'all gotta do. Vote for him."
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ToysRUs.com lowers the price of the Lego Star Wars At-At Walker from $119.99 to $83.99. This is the best price we could find for the set by $22. This set features one of the most iconic vehicles from the original Star Wars trilogy along with stormtroopers, Luke (with grappling hook and lightsaber), and the rebel forces. Shipping adds $7.29, but on orders of $100 shipping is free. Sales tax is charged in most states.No longer available


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The OHSU Spine Center offers a full range of treatments for spinal compression fractures. Our goal is to relieve your pain and prevent future fractures.
Spinal bones can break in an accident or injury. They can also break as they become weaker and more fragile with time. This is called a spinal compression fracture. When the bones of your spine become weak, even minor events or regular activities can cause them to collapse and break.
Spinal compression fractures are common in people with osteoporosis (brittle bones and bone loss).


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Highest Appreciating Eaton Rapids Neighborhoods Since 1990
With a population of 5,220, 1,971 total housing units (homes and apartments), and a median house value of $108,429, house prices in Eaton Rapids are solidly below the national average.
Single-family detached homes are the single most common housing type in Eaton Rapids, accounting for 69.82% of the city's housing units. Other types of housing that are prevalent in Eaton Rapids include large apartment complexes or high rise apartments (15.33%), mobile homes or trailers (7.62%), and a few duplexes, homes converted to apartments or other small apartment buildings (5.39%).
The most prevalent building size and type in Eaton Rapids are three and four bedroom dwellings, chiefly found in single-family detached homes. The city has a mixture of owners and renters, with 59.38% owning and 40.62% renting.
At the end of World War II, American soldiers returned home triumphant and, with the help of the GI Bill, built homes by the millions on the edges of America's cities. These homes were predominantly capes and ranches, modest in size, but built to house a growing middle-class as the 20th century became the American century. Eaton Rapids's housing was primarily built during this period, from the '40s through the '60s. A full 34.55% of the city's housing hails from this era. Other housing ages represented in Eaton Rapids include homes built before 1939 (27.10%) and housing constructed between 1970-1999 (25.21%). There's also some housing in Eaton Rapids built between 2000 and later (13.14%).
Vacant housing appears to be an issue in Eaton Rapids. Fully 15.63% of the housing stock is classified as vacant. Left unchecked, vacant Eaton Rapids homes and apartments can be a drag on the real estate market, holding Eaton Rapids real estate prices below levels they could achieve if vacant housing was absorbed into the market and became occupied. Housing vacancy rates are a useful measure to consider, along with other things, if you are a home buyer or a real estate investor.
Eaton Rapids's appreciation rate notably has been below the national average for the last ten years. The average annual home appreciation rate in Eaton Rapids during the period has been just -0.69%, which is lower than 70% of US communities.
NeighborhoodScout's data show that during the latest twelve months, Eaton Rapids's appreciation rate, at 5.54%, has been at or slightly above the national average. In the latest quarter, Eaton Rapids's appreciation rate has been 4.25%, which annualizes to a rate of 18.10%.
Importantly, this makes Eaton Rapids one of the highest appreciating communities in the nation for the latest quarter, and may signal the city's near-future real estate investment strength.
Relative to Michigan, our data show that Eaton Rapids's latest annual appreciation rate is higher than 50% of the other cities and towns in Michigan.
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Louise Gordon of Fayetteville
Mrs. Louise Gordon of Fayetteville passed away on Dec. 1, 2012 at the age of 90.
Louise was a very loving and caring person. Her family was important and she made sure that each member felt special. She was a great example and stressed the importance of manners to her children. She enjoyed playing bridge and was a member of the Catholic Church of St. Gabriel.
Louise is preceded in death by her husband, Arvel V. Gordon, and her grandson, Dennis Haberstich.
She is survived by her sons John T. Gordon and wife Shirley of Fayetteville, William L. Gordon and wife Barbara of Louisville, Ky.; daughter Sandra Haberstich of Elgin, Ill.; grandchildren Kelly Gordon Cato and husband Carl, Matthew Haberstich and wife Jennifer, Corrine Haberstich, Stephanie Love, Denise Carroll and husband Derek, David Shedd and wife Jill; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters Marcella Ludden of Danville, Ill., Charlene Shreiner of Joliet, Ill.; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Catholic Church of St. Gabriel. Father Michael McWhorter will officiate.
Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park.
The family received friends on Tuesday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mowell Funeral Home, Fayetteville.
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City sees increasing revenue with credit card parking metersUPDATED 10:26 PM CDT Oct 16, 2013
There haven't been too many complaints with the new downtown Omaha credit card parking meters. Drivers say they don't have to worry about having change in wallets and the city says it is seeing increasing revenue.Video Transcript
NOW TO YOUR MONEY A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME. THE CITY OF OMAHA IS BANKING ON YOUR CREDIT CARD AT THE PARKING METERS. THEY'D HOPED GIVING DRIVERS áOPTIONS --WOULD BE A BOOST. IS IT WORKING? K-E-T-V- NEWSWATCH SEVEN'S ADRIAN WHITSETT IS LIVE. CALL IT A SIX MONTH CHECK UP -- WE WANTED TO SEE HOW PEOPLE FEEL ABOUT THE CITY'S NEW CREDIT CARD METERS. AND WHAT THE CITY'S SEEING IN TERMS OF REVENUE AND COMPLIANCE. CALL IT CHOICE -- COINS OR CREDIT. HOW DO YOU PAY FOR PARKING?(Hal France: "I like it. I used to get a fair amount of tickets cause I just never had enough coins.") THAT CHANGED FOR HAL FRANCE AND OTHER DRIVERS IN DOWNTOWN OMAHA THIS SPRING. THE INSTALLATION OF ABOUT 400 SOLAR-POWERED CREDIT CARD METERS.("I don't think it's working...I might be a bad candidate here.") EMILY TERNUS DIDN'T EVEN TRY TO PARK DOWNTOWN IN THE PAST --(Emily Ternus: "I honestly don't have change very often so it did deter me because I didn't have the option to park.") NOW SHE'S ABLE.(Emily Ternus: "Now that they're here I'm excited because I usually do not have change so it's good for me.") IT SEEMS GOOD FOR THE CITY TOOá I COMPARED NUMBERS THIS YEAR TO LAST --APRIL THROUGH AUGUST. THE REVENUE COLLECTED AT OMAHA'S PARKING METERS INCREASED EVERY MONTH. AN EXTRA 55- THOUSAND 700 DOLLARS THIS YEAR. (Hal France: "I'm sure I'm spending more. But I'm not getting tickets.") AND WHETHER BY COINCIDENCE, OR A DECREASE IN PARKING MONITORS --OR THE NEW CREDIT CARD METERS. TICKETS ISSUED FOR OVERSTAYING A SPOT -- WENT áWAY DOWN SINCE APRIL. 26,900 ISSUED LAST YEAR -- 19,680 THIS YEAR. A 27% DECREASE. WHILE REVENUE FOR THE CITY IS UP. THE BOOST IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND DROPPED WITH FEWER TICKETS. ROUGHLY 50- THOUSAND, IF ALL TICKETS WERE PAID. ABOUT 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN CREDIT CARD RECEIPTS FOR AUGUST HAVEN'T YET BEEN ADDED TO THE TOTAL NUMBERS. AND THE CITY PARKING MANAGER TELLS ME THEY REALLY DON'T KNOW YET IF THE FEWER PARKING TICKETS ARE DUE TO PEOPLE USING CREDIT CARDS --OR THAT THEY ONLY HAVE THREE OR FOUR PEOPLE MONITORING THE METERS RIGHT NOW. IF THE TREND CONTINUES THOUGH -- OMAHA WILL SEE áMORE THAN THE 1.6 MILLION IN PARKING REVENUE THEY TOOK IN LAST YEAR. LIVE IN THE OLD MARKET, ADRIAN WHITSETT, KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN.
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Survey says! Android stirring up the mobile OS world.
I always enjoy when fun surveys come out of the wood work and show us all what the rest of the world thinks of the Android mobile operating system. A survey conducted by ChangeWave shows us just how big Android has become.
ChangeWave surveyed 4,068 consumers from December 9th through the 14th and gathered the following statistics:
- 4% of smartphone owners are using Android (3-pt jump from Sept.)
- 21% of those looking to purchase a smartphone would prefer Android an Android phone (15-pt jump in three months)
- "Motorola (13%) is registering a huge 12-pt jump in terms of future buying – the first increase for Motorola in a ChangeWave consumer smart phone survey in three years."
- HTC jumped from 5% to 9%
In case numbers don't satisfy you please feel free to look at the images below. iPhone still is the number "want" amongst consumers at 28% but dropped 4-pts, with RIM comming in at third 18% (1-pt jump).
I you have something to say about these findings please let us know in the comment section below.
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Drew, 31, spent the last few months of his life helping create The Rapidian, a fledgling outlet for citizen journalists to cover local news the way they see fit.
Drew died suddenly and unexpectedly in October, leaving behind his wife, Danielle, and two daughters.A 2002 Central Michigan University graduate, Drew was a freelance columnist for Revue Magazine and spent three years as a reporter for the weekly Advance Newspapers. He had recently been named content facilitator of the Rapidian.
I didn't know Drew well. But his death hit home with me as both a father and a journalist in my 30s.
You can find out more about Drew by checking out this page on The Rapidian.
Storeytown: A Memorial Benefit for the Family of Drew Storey kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Friday inside the Wealthy Theatre. The event will feature remembrances from friends and family, video shorts Drew created, excerpts from live theater performances he enjoyed, song and a silent auction. The suggested donation at the door is $8.
If you can't make it but would like to contribute to helping his family, the Grand Rapids Community Media Center has set up a place to accept online donations.
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Taverna Tatjana
This charming little tavern bordering Old Town specialises in fish and seafood (though there's beef and foal on the menu too). Housed in several vaulted rooms of an atmospheric old townhouse with wooden ceiling beam…
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This award-winning museum is housed in the hilltop Gewerkenegg Castle. The excellent collections, which deal with mercury, lace and local history (but, sadly, not žlikrofi) are exhibited in three wings centred on a …
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Capra is a sexy new indoor-outdoor venue with a touch of Scandi style. Its appeal extends all day, from coffee to lounge-y cocktails, and the creative, ambitious menu covers many bases with great seafood, salad and …
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In the centre of old Koper, Titov trg is a Venetian-influenced stunner; mercifully, like much of the Old Town's core, it is closed to traffic. On the north side is the arcaded Venetian Gothic Loggia built in 1463 (a…
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With a grand waterfront terrace and faux antique furnishings, this is where anyone who's anyone in Piran can be found. Perfect for sundowners.


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The Trail Blazers will become the first team in the NBA to stream games online, announcing on Tuesday that they will offer all 15 games aired on KGW to fans for a cost of $3.99 a game and $39.99 for the entire package.
The online broadcast will be in high definition and will feature commentary from announcers Mike Barrett and Mike Rice. In addition, the games will be augmented with real-time statistics, live-blog commentary, fan feedback and a fantasy basketball application that allows fans to designate their starting five.
"We are extremely excited to once again be on the cutting edge of a new technology that provides our fans with another way to access Trail Blazers games," Trail Blazers President Larry Miller said in a statement.
Streamed games will be available exclusively to fans in the team's broadcast territory in Oregon and Southwest Washington (within a 150-mile radius from Portland) beginning with the season opener against Houston on October 27. The pregame show will start at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:00 p.m. game.


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MANAHAWKIN — Buoyed by the knowledge that billions of dollars in Hurricane Sandy aid had cleared the tight-fisted House of Representatives, Gov. Chris Christie said today that the rebuilding could soon begin in earnest.
The news was long-awaited by the overflow crowd in Manahawkin — which sits across a narrow bay from Long Beach Island — that came to the governor's 100th town hall meeting bursting with questions: When would the federal funds, insurance checks and grants arrive?
Christie said he planned to announce new building standards for the storm-battered coast next week, and promised to replenish and establish engineered dunes from Sandy Hook to Cape May.
Residents and business owners with properties in the heart of the storm's devastation have been in limbo for well over two months, awaiting guidance on how high and far back from from the ocean their houses must be before they can rebuild.
"I'm making decision about elevations and what the maps need to be and I'm making it next week," Christie said at St. Mary of the Pines Parish. "I'm tired of waiting."
And for Harvey Cedars homeowners who sued the state rather than allow dunes to block their ocean views, the governor had a message: "We had people lose their lives in this storm. We had people lose everything they own in this storm to protect your view — sorry."
He didn't have to tell that to Helen Spodofora, the wife of the Stafford Township mayor.
"So many families are broken apart," Spodofora said. "There's a lot of anger and hopelessness and depression."
Frank Aschenbrenner of Surf City said he was attending his second town hall because Christie "is not afraid to step on political toes."
But his wife, Claudia, emphasized that they joined the standing-room only crowd to get answers. "We had some damage from the storm and we want to see what's what," she said.
Christie said he would set "aggressive standards" to ensure that residents were not walloped with unexpected insurance costs, but cautioned that the rules could change in 18 to 24 months when the maps prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency are finalized.
As it is, he said, communities not situated in what was considered flood plains before the storm would have higher insurance premiums.
"Everyone here should know when you have this type of event, that's what's going to happen," he said.
After the House approved the remaining $50.7 billion in emergency aid Tuesday night, Christie dialed back on the harsh attack he had unleashed on the House Republican leadership, which initially delayed a vote on the bulk of the money earlier this month.
"If you come with $60 billion," he said, "you can show up late."
Christie said he expected the Senate to approve the legislation and President Obama to sign it next week. After that, he said, the state would need four to six weeks to establish grant programs for homeowners and business people.
He noted that the actor Alec Baldwin had donated $250,000 to rebuild the Mill Creek Community Center.
"My advice to you would be don't give up hope yet," Christie told a resident distraught over a destroyed bulkhead. "Until you hear from me next week, take a deep breath," he told another.
Although the town hall meeting followed the usual format, there were a few nods to the 100th event. Banners touted Christie's "reform agenda," and "100th" was projected onto a wall of the gym.
As the hours ticked down to the event, the governor's office went on a tweeting frenzy, urging residents to vote for their favorite "video highlight" from his 99 past town halls.


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Head coach Joel Greathouse expects his Fort Dodge boys swim team to contend for another title at today's Rusty Garst Invitational.
Start time for the 22nd annual event is set for 12:30 p.m. at the FDSH pool.
Joining the host Dodgers in the field are Carroll, Decorah, Newton, Sioux City, Spencer and Waterloo West.
"There looks to be basically four teams in the running (for the championship)," Greathouse said. "Us, Waterloo West, Newton and Sioux City are all ranked within a couple of positions of each other in the power rankings, so it should be an exciting battle."
In its last outing on Tuesday, Fort Dodge dropped a 51-43 decision at CIC Northern Division rival Mason City. Against the Mohawks, junior Rob Leigh captured individual gold in both the 200 freestyle (1:53.37) and 500 freestyle (5:12.84). Freshman Cole Davis (200 individual medley, 2:15.13) and sophomore Nick Sanford (100 breaststroke, 1:11.71) also delivered victories for FDSH.
After earning consecutive Rusty Garst Invitational crowns for the first time in school history in both 2011 and 2012, the Dodgers settled for a runner-up effort here a year ago with 232 points. Fort Dodge's 200 medley relay is seeking its fourth straight Rusty Garst triumph. Sanford, senior Josh Lee and Leigh were each members of that quartet last winter.
"Rob Leigh and Josh Lee will be very competitive (this afternoon)," said Greathouse. "Our two freshmen, Mitch Emery and Cole Davis, can place anywhere, too. We just want to maintain our times, have strong relays and set ourselves up for districts here in a few weeks."
Newton sophomore Isaak Webb has turned in the seventh fastest time this season in the 200 individual medley (2:02.43). The Cardinals' 200 medley relay crew of Austin Bunker, Webb, Landon King and Jake Lensing also ranks ninth best in Iowa with a clocking of 1:43.52.
Waterloo West took home top honors here in 2013, narrowly edging out the Dodgers by three points.
Fort Dodge will also host districts on Feb. 8. Carroll, Sioux City and Spencer will all compete in that meet as well.
"We always kind of put an extra emphasis on our own invitational," Greathouse said. "We're looking to play off that and have a great meet."


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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Nearly 32,000 students will pour into schools across the Fort Wayne Community School district this morning to kick off the first day of the 2010-2011 school year.
Junior at Wayne High School Austin Lewis says, "We might have a lot of different changes in the school, like, I know we have more classes and everything. But, I hope we make a lot more friends and I hope there's a lot of communication now."
And many of those students will be riding the district's fleet of more than 300 buses to and from school. Motorists should watch for the extra traffic on the roads now and for children at their bus stops.
FWCS Superintendent Doctor Wendy Robinson greeted students as they got off the bus Monday morning at Northrop and Snider High Schools.
Robinson says she's pleased that teachers and students are re-adjusting to the school day.
She says she's looking forward to this school year and thinks it will be a little more "normal."
Robinson says, "I think we're getting back to normal in terms of our planning and our focus on academics. I don't think we're ever going to get back to normal in terms of our finances. And at some point you can't focus on that or worry about it. We do five-year projects. We have a pretty good idea of what we're not going to have to work with. But what we do try to focus on, is what we do have."
This has been a big year of change for the FWCS. Administrators are in the process of restructuring 11 schools, identified as L.E.A.D. schools to improve their academic performance. Teachers were shuffled around as part of that process.
FWCS School Board President Mark GiaQuinta says,"It truly is unprecedented, not just in Fort Wayne or in Indiana, but in the United States of America. Charlotte is changing seven schools we're doing eleven. And when I say changing, we have hand picked the staff in these eleven schools. The building leadership teams have all changed. The idea is to create a culture of excellence in these eleven schools, after which, we'll use this model and we'll transfer it to the entire district."
Earlier this year, district leaders had to cut $15 million from their budget due to education funding reductions by the state. Those cuts resulted in the layoffs of about 90 teachers and the closures of Elmhurst High School and Pleasant Center Elementary School.
Elmhurst students were transferred, and most will start this school year at Wayne, Northrop, North Side and South Side HIgh Schools.
The FWCS also overhauled custodial services to help reduce spending. The company Sodexo took over the service after administrators cut their staff of about 250 janitors. Officials said hiring Sodexo saved them about $4 million. About 100 of the laid off janitors were re-hired by Sodexo, but at lower wages.
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About This Book"We never can win freedom and justice and equality until we are doing something for ourselves!"
Malcolm X learned from his father that black people should demand equality by taking their lives and futures into their own hands. Malcolm believed in this idea. It was one he lived by.
Though Malcolm faced hard times growing up and even went to jail, he turned his life around. He read books and combined lessons he'd learned from his father and from the religious leader Elijah Muhammad. Soon Malcolm would become a powerful leader in the struggle for blacks to achieve equality.
Malcolm died tragically when he was only thirty-nine, but his beliefs live on today. Walter Dean Myers's evenhanded narrative and Leonard Jenkins's striking paintings celebrate the man and the fiery message he brought to all people of color.
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Giant Hi-Res Photos Of Bugs In The Morning Dew
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Using a macro lens -- which has evolved to capture the smallest details at the highest quality -- Świętek shows magnified bugs that look like creatures of another planet.
We were particularly impressed by his photos of bugs covered in morning dew.
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This post is brought to you by GNC and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. It's a fresh year! I know a lot of you guys are as stoked about that as I am. There's nothing better than a fresh, blank slate at the start of a new year. And of course, one of the ever-popular resolutions is to lose weight. Work out more. Eat better. I'm vowing to eat better, and to pay closer attention to what I put into my body, including my protein shakes! GNC has introduced new plant-based protein powder that promises 20g of protein and 10g of aminos from five plant-based sources with no soy, gluten or dairy. BOOM. Plant-based proteins are perfect if you're already adhering to a vegan or vegetarian diet, or even if you're just looking to build and support lean muscle and total body health. I've been drinking GNC PUREDGE Complete Vegan Plant Based Performance Protein in Natural Vanilla, and as a girl who's had her share of protein shakes, this one is just as good if not better than others … [Read more...]
Trying New Things in 2015: Vegan Plant-Based Protein! #GNCPlantProtein #sponsored
You haven't had chocolate until you've had a GODIVA Truffle FlightTM. #TruffleTakeoff #Giveaway
You guys know that I've been doing my best to just eat like a normal person, stop obsessing over points, and just truly ENJOY food again, right? Well I got an email a while back. From GODIVA. When GODIVA emails, you listen. They wanted to send me some chocolate (YES, PLEASE) and hear what I had to say about them (I can handle that). Ladies and ladies, let me introduce you to the GODIVA Truffle FlightTM. Yes, that's a pistachio one in the middle. Yes, it was pretty heavenly. Now, a while back, I would have hesitated. I would've counted points and calculated weekly allowances. But the second I opened this box (and took photos), I dove in. The hardest part was deciding which truffle to eat first! I received the Nut Lovers GODIVA Truffle Flight, which contains Salted Almond, Hazelnut Crunch, Pecan Caramel, Butterscotch Walnut, Maple Walnut, and Pistachio flavored truffles. But the Truffle Flight experience doesn't stop at nuts. They come in varieties like Cake, … [Read more...]
Beating Summer Blues with Netflix Just For Kids! #sponsored #NetflixKids
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NETFLIX. A few months ago, we cut the cord. We finally kicked DirecTV (and their $170/month bill!) to the curb. Now, we get our TV on with Netflix! I was nervous about the switch at first, because I really rely on the preschool programming in the mornings -- sometimes I just need to get a little work done, y'know? But I have been pleasantly surprised by Netflix! So what do they have on Netflix, anyway? A lot of stuff, that's what! We're big on Disney in our house, so I was so pleased to see that Netflix has added a ton of Disney programming like Cars Toons: Mater's Tall Tales, Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue, and Jake and the Never Land Pirates. I was even more pumped to see some of the classics like The Aristocats, 101 Dalmations, and Pocahontas! I may or may not sing "Colors of the Wind" at the top of my lungs. I get a kick out of embarrassing my daughter, that's for sure ;)! There's other great shows from … [Read more...]
Graco FastAction Fold Click Connect Jogger #GracoJogger #ad
You guys. If you're looking for a great crossover stroller, you're going to want to check out the new FastAction™ Fold Jogger Click Connect™ Stroller by Graco. One of my contributors, Lynnae, got to attend a party in its honor in Washington, DC! I'm going to show you pics of the event, of course, but I want to show you this killer stroller first! Graco's NEW jogger is the ultimate crossover stroller, combining all the comfort and convenience features of a traditional stroller with performance and maneuverability of an all-terrain jogger. As an added bonus, Graco's innovative one-second, one-hand FastAction™ fold automatically locks & is self-standing. It's considerably lighter than other strollers, and comes in several colors -- including tangerine! It has a hidden hand strap for jogging, too! Key Features Connects with a Graco SnugRide Click Connect™ 35 Infant Car Seat through a secure one-step attachment It's easy to use with a one-second, single … [Read more...]
GoodNites Bed Mats: The Difference We've Seen #bedwetting #sponsored
As you guys have read over the past two months, I've been a GoodNites bed mats ambassador. My 4 year old, Micah, has been using the bed mats each night. I've talked to you about the difference between bedwetting and potty training, but I wanted to tell you how it's made a difference in Micah's quality of sleep. I don't want to give the wrong idea -- GoodNites Bed Mats won't make Micah stop wetting the bed. But they do help him get a better night's rest and gain a little bit of confidence along the way. There have been nights where he hasn't wet the bed, and when he wakes, he is so incredibly proud to show me that his mat is dry! Now with summer time on the way, he's been drinking so much more water to stay hydrated. We've talked about trying to wake up at night if he needs to go potty, and to listen to his body. If he does have an accident at night, I'm glad that he has a GoodNites bed mat to both protect his bed and keep him dry. Dealing with bedwetting? Coupon … [Read more...]
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Tonight, our bedtime routine was one that we've been doing for the past few weeks. It wasn't too different from months ago -- we change into jammies, say our "I love you"s, and turn out the lights. But now, before Micah even climbs into bed, we put down a fresh GoodNites bed mat. Potty Training vs. Bedwetting Micah is a just-turned-four-year-old who deals with nocturnal enuresis, or bedwetting, which is involuntary urination while asleep after the age at which bladder control usually occurs. It's different from potty training, though, and I want that to be clear. Potty training is the process of teaching a child to use the toilet. Micah's got that down, no problem. But at night, it's a totally different story. Nocturnal enuresis is something that a child cannot be trained out of, but will outgrow naturally. I posted a video a few weeks ago about how we've been giving GoodNites Bed Mats a try. We are still so very pleased with the product, and it's not only … [Read more...]
I went shopping for the new Justin Timberlake album, "The 20/20 Experience"! Spoiler alert: It's awesome. #cbias #socialfabric #JT2020 #ad
Pull up a seat, Freckleberries. It's story time. So when I was about 12 or so, my one true love was the band *NSYNC. I had the posters. I bought the magazines with the exclusive interviews. I knew all the lyrics to all the songs. And most importantly, I did not fraternize with Backstreet Boy fans, because that was unforgivable. Turns out, *NSYNC was going to be playing in a city about 2.5 hours away. My mom did what all moms would do, and bought tickets for me, my sister, and my best friend. We were flipping. out! We were going to breathe the same air as Lance, Joey, Chris, JC, and Justin! Girl, get me my hair crimper and find my Skechers, 'cause I need to look fly for this. The day of the concert came, and my mom loaded all of us up in her SUV and made the drive. Surely, we made her listen to Bye, Bye, Bye the entire way. I want to say we even decorated the windows of the car with car chalk. Looking back, I owe my mom a thank you for tolerating us. We arrived, got seated, and … [Read more...]
#ad I used #GeekSquadTechSupport and LOVED it!
You'd think that I would be able to keep my computer running in tip top shape since it's basically my bread and butter, right? Without my laptop, I can't blog, I can't work, and I can't waste hours on Pinterest. OH THE HUMANITY! I've had my laptop for about 2 years, and it's kind of starting to die on me. Opening a program is like pulling teeth, stuff crashes all the time, and it's just a mess. I have been eyeing new computers, but I knew that this one is probably fine --- it just needs some cleaning up. I knew that Geek Squad could probably help me, so I decided to give them a try. I didn't know exactly what was wrong with my laptop, or what needed to be done, but I figured that's why I'm calling the Geeks, right? Right! So I logged in to the Geek Squad site, and started a chat with an agent. Pretty quickly, a chat box popped up! Pretty soon, I was up and running! I was transferred to Kelly O., an agent who specialized in this area, and he initiated a Log Me In … [Read more...]
I'm a GoodNites Ambassador! #spon
So Micah turned four yesterday (what?! I just gave birth to that kid! When did this happen?), and he's growing up into such a firecracker of a kid. He loves to ride his bike, play outside, and he can whip your butt in Mario Kart. I always ask him, "Am I your best friend?" and he always responds with a solid, "BEST FRIEND!" Love that booger! But while he's growing up, he's still got issues that little kids tend to have. Micah has a bedwetting problem, and it's just ... not going away. He's been potty trained for well over a year, so it's not an issue of comprehending where he's supposed to do his business, it's nocturnal enuresis. He wears a diaper at bedtime, but even then, we have leaking issues. He can usually make it through nap time without an accident, but there are times when I am forced to do a load of laundry due to a nap time bedwetting incident. So we're looking into things that will not only help keep him dry during the night, but something that will save his … [Read more...]
The New Skinny Cow Divine Filled Chocolates are A.MA.ZING. #skinnydivine
I've posted about how sometimes I save up my points plus for a treat, or I'll run a little farther to earn something special. Usually that something special is filled, dipped, coated, or solid chocolate. I even saved up enough points for a chocolate chip cannoli from my favorite local bakery! That one was a lot of work, haha! I opened up my email inbox a while back and saw that Skinny Cow wanted me to give their new Divine Filled Chocolates a try. Girl, do you even have to ask me twice? I jumped on that so fast! My candy arrived and I couldn't decide which ones to rip open first! They come in two flavors: caramel and peanut butter creme. I settled on caramel, because caramel has never steered me wrong before (get it? steered? Skinny COW? I'll be here all week...) and I'm pretty sure I started salivating the second I opened the package. Let me tell you: as a former fat girl, the taste of these chocolates rivaled that of the the finest full-fat candies that I've ever had! And … [Read more...]


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TIFFIN, Ohio - Senior forward Ashley Botts (Beloit, Wisc.) notched two first-half goals for the Grand Valley State soccer team as the Lakers defeated Tiffin, 2-0, on Sunday afternoon at Paradiso Fields.
The win improves the Lakers to 11-1-2 on the year and 7-1-1 in league action, while Tiffin drops to 5-6-2 on the year and 3-4-2 in the GLIAC.
Grand Valley State got on the board just 10 minutes into the game when senior Alyssa Mira (Livonia, Mich.) connected with Botts for the 1-0 lead.
Botts struck again later in the half rebounding her own shot off the post and turning it back past keeper Hayley Coppola to make it a 2-0 game.


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PORTAGE — Renovate all elementary schools.
New pools for the high schools.
A "neutral site" aquatic center or stadium.
A new eastside middle school. No new construction, but renovate existing buildings.
Those are the range of possible projects posed for a new 10-year master plan for Portage Public Schools' facilities. As the result of four community forums and ongoing online surveys, the school district's board of education and ultimately the public have to decide which path to take — if any.
School officials and consultants emphasize that cost estimates are not firm. The estimated costs range from $45 million for renovating existing facilities to $120 to $130 million for new schools and facilities.
More on Portage schoolsHere are the four scenarios for potential projects in the Portage Public Schools 10-year master plan for facilities.
In each of the scenarios, six of the eight elementary schools would be renovated or upgraded along with the high school auditoriums.
Scenario 1
Middle schools: New North Middle School with space for alternative high school built behind existing North Middle; renovate Central Middle with addition; move Curious Kids, day care and early childhood along with schools administration to West Middle with West Middle students attending one of the other middle schools.
Pools: New Northern and Central competition pools, convert middle school pools to multipurpose use.
Outdoor facilities: New Northern stadium, renovate McCamley Field, renovate outdoor facilities at both high schools.
Demolition: Administration Building, Portage Community Education Center and North Middle.
Scenario 2
Middle schools: Renovate each of the middle schools. Pools: Construct new district aquatic center at neutral site, convert middle school pools for multipurpose use.
Outdoor facilities: New neutral site stadium and renovate existing Northern and Central outdoor facilities.
Demolition: Administration Building, convert McCamley Field to practice facility.
Specific uses: Renovate PCEC, build new "neutral site" administration building.
Scenario 3
Middle schools: Provide east and west middle schools by renovating West Middle with new addition and constructing new East Middle school at site to be determined; move alternative high school, Curious Kids and administration to existing North Middle.
Pools: New aquatic center, convert North Middle and West Middle pools to multipurpose use.
Outdoor facilities: New district stadium and renovate Central and Northern facilities.
Demolition: Administration Building, PCEC, Central Middle, convert McCamley Field to practice field.
Scenario 4
Renovate existing middle schools, pools and outdoor facilities; absorb administration into existing buildings; renovate PCEC.
A draft showing four scenarios for that 10-year master plan will be presented to the board at its Nov. 21 meeting, and a final plan is scheduled for board discussion in early December.
"This is just a direction," said Tom Mathison, of Tower Pinkster Titus Associates, hired by the school district to review its buildings and facilities. "It is not a bond review process. It is not a series of preconceived plans."
About 40 people, most of them school district officials, attended the final community forum Wednesday night at West Middle School. A cold, wet and windy night likely kept the numbers down, officials said, but as the audience broke into small discussion groups it was clear they had some definite opinions of the scenarios.
"We clearly need more details," said Jeff Phelan, representing the Portage Aquatic Club, which has a keen interest in the future of the middle school pools and a possible new aquatic center that would serve the entire community. "It's all about the presentation of whatever options there are."
At issue is renovating or replacing six of the district's eight elementary schools, three middle schools and the Community Education Center and central administrative offices. In all of the scenarios the elementary schools would be renovated or upgraded and the administration building would be demolished. In three of the four scenarios the high schools' auditoriums would be renovated.
The four scenarios offer a wide range of projects for the district's three middle schools, from new North Middle and Central Middle schools tied in a campus-like setting with nearby high schools to a new east middle school that would replace North and Central middle schools. If the new North and Central middle schools were built, West Middle would become the home of Curious Kids, daycare and early childhood programs along with the school district's administrative offices, and North Middle would also house the Community High School. If a new east middle school was built West Middle would be renovated.
Pools also are a focus. The potential plans range from each high school getting a competition pool to converting existing middle school pools for community use, with students and the community using a new aquatic center.
Outdoor facilities — stadiums and practice fields — also are studied, with scenarios including a new Northern High stadium and renovation of McCamley Field to a new "neutral site" stadium.
Patrick Flynn, Central High band co-director who attended the recent community forum, said that any talk of a new stadium has to include the notion that it is not just for football but also soccer, band practices and competition and Rocket Football games.
"You can't sell it as a football stadium," he said, adding that any new or renovated stadium should have artificial turf so that it would attract regional tournaments and have several uses. "It has to be something that the entire community could use or benefit from. That's how they sold it in Grand Rapids."
The master plan discussion does not involve the two elementary schools, 12th Street and Lake Center, which were just constructed, the new Portage Central High School or recently renovated Portage Northern High.
Superintendent Ric Perry told the group that the Portage schools administration and school board will examine the draft master plan and listen to what the community wants. He dispelled rumors that the board has already made up its mind on some facilities.
"What we know is we will thoroughly look at our facilities so we can make a decision of what should be done," he said.


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This week I decided to do a Surname Saturday on one of my wife's surnames, Moran. The MORAN surname first shows up in her tree with Robert MORAN who was born in Ireland in 1820. We're not exactly sure where in Ireland. Tracing this name into Ireland is like tracing the JOHNSON surname in America … [Read more...]
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Follow Friday
Here are some interesting and helpful links I've run across recently. Faces of America - I'm mad at myself for not also mentioning this wonderful show when I talked about NBC's Who Do You Think You Are. The first episode was shown on PBS on Wednesday night on most PBS stations. Sadly, the local … [Read more...]
Way Back Wednesday
This is a photo of my great-grandmother, Agnes (BRAATZ) CORRIGAN and her younger brother, Frank BRAATZ, Jr. There is no date on the photo, but if I had to guess I'd say it's probably in 1910-11 or so. … [Read more...]
Who Do You Think You Are?
I wrote this for another site, so it may have more general genealogy info than I would have written if it was on this blog. But, you already know about all of this stuff. As you know from other posts and podcasts, I do enjoy genealogy and the research that goes into unraveling my family tree. … [Read more...]
Weekly History: February 7th-13th
February 9th 1898 - Died - Herman RATHKE - Herman is my 3rd-great-grandfather on my mother's side. He was born 23 Feb 1831 in Germany and immigrated with his family to Wisconsin in 1887. He passed away in Grafton, Ozaukee Co., Wisconsin and is buried at Union Cemetery in Port Washington, Ozaukee … [Read more...]
Follow Friday
Here are some useful posts I've read this week. Elyse at Elyse's Genealogy Blog talks about "Who Do You Think You Are?" coming on NBC in March and how important it is to get the word out. A guest post over at Mountain Genealogists talks about "Preservation and Interpretation of our Ancestor … [Read more...]
Treasure Chest Thursday
My first Treasure Chest Thursday. It seems like this will replace the "Tell Me Thursday" posts I used to do. I compressed that into Wordless Wednesday. I can't guarantee I'll have a post for every Thursday, but I'll try. This is my great-grandfather, Joseph Zalewski's, badge from when he was … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday (Now With Words)
I've decided to start putting the descriptions with my Wordless Wednesday posts instead of posting them the next day. I feel it's sometimes confusing and more work to post the same thing twice rather than just saying it all on one day. I will still call it Wordless Wednesday, since that's the name … [Read more...]


text: How could anyone touch online play until have played quite a bit of the single player stuff. I mean that is how you unlock things so you are going to have to do it anyways. I'm not saying im not going to pop it in at midnight march 9th and not play an online game or two, but i think smashing with the buddies around me and smashing through the single player stuff will take up quite a bit of time. Now i will say probably six months to a year down the line i will be smashing alot online and by alot i mean the majority of my play time will be online. But, thats how i always go about online gaming its just there to make the replay value of a game longer.


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I wish he would come to St. Louis, I'd give him some healthy peer pressure.
I'm not sure how you can have a douche of the week without a hero of the week. The two just seem to counteract each other. I will never understand why some guys just get fixated on the LGBTQ community. This guy is so fixated that it is unhealthy. If he didn't have half assed religion to back him up, he would be locked up by now.
A bully advocating bullying, who woulda thunk? What he fails to understand is that gay kids aren't generally bullied because they are out and proud. They are bullied because they are perceived to be gay. A friend of mine thinks that in our ancient tribal mindsets there always has to be a designated fag or whore (easy girl). Somebody always ends up being just that, whether they are actually that or not.
Because Swier has called anti-gay bullying "healthy" peer pressure, LGBT youth in Sarasota and environs must know that they are not alone, and will be defended from all around the country if their schools don't fully protect them against anti-gay bullying. While the Superintendent of the Sarasota Schools did tell me that the School Board doesn't approve of Swier's views, the Sarasota Schools anti-bullying policy does not mention sexual orientation and/or gender identity and expression as a protected class. We see why sexual orientation should and must be mentioned, when we see influential local persons like Swier fraudulently alleging that anti-gay bullying is a "healthy" form of peer pressure. I encourage others to join me in outreach to students in the Tampa/Sarasota/Bradenton area, telling them that they should inform us if they are being bullied and that school officials aren't doing enough to stop the bullying. Swier & Co's greatest ally is secrecy – if the whole country knows that they are persecuting gay people, and that the authorities aren't doing enough to stop the persecution, it becomes a whole lot harder for Swier & Co to continue the persecution. This past year, I was involved with helping a student victim of severe anti-gay bullying in Florida. The ACLU assured the student's mother he had no case. The ACLU was in bed with the school! People bitterly criticized me for criticizing the ACLU. Even here on Queerty, I was attacked. But you know what? I found that student another law firm and now a huge civil case is being brought against that school district. Students around the country, and school administrators around the country must understand that they will no longer be able to persecute LGBT students with impunity.
This fucktard is gayer than Marcus Bachmann. It's almost always the case with hateful bigots like him. Maybe he and Mr. Bachmann can meet up at a bath house and just get it out of their systems already!
How is he such an expert on homosexuality if he's never tried it? That's like being an expert chef who never cooked a meal.
If you ever see Dr. Richard Swier cruising public toilets in Sarasota, please remember he's an expert and is doing legitimate research.
The Bachmann's must be cheering him on along with the rest of the tea party scumbaggers!
Oh, so the Tea Party's claim that their agenda is only one of balancing the budget and slashing the debt is a lie? I'm shocked I tell ya'. Shocked!
Yep, and the Bush administration raised the debt ceiling 7 times. Not a peep from the likes of Bachmann, Pawlenty et al. Between Bush Jr., his father and Ronal Reagan, they took the national debt to $9 trillion, not including the wars which would push it higher. Obama comes along and inherits that debt and the republicans don't want to pay for their own debt they created in the first place. It's so transparent what this is all about…racism and the right wing agenda. None of them asked where all the job creation was under 8 years of Bush as a result of tax cuts for the wealthy, tax cuts that sent jobs overseas.
Some smart people who can fight should peer-pressure him out of being stupid.
classic … another closet-case going to extremes to hide his love of dick.
I'd like to go ahead and nominate him and LadyBird Bachmann for Douche of the Year.
@mike: I second those nominations!
Now why would you call Sweir vinegar & water used to clean cum out of a vagina? I HATE HATE HATE IT when gay men think insulting people by using misogynist bullshit is okay. IT'S NOT – now call the guy what he is – A SCUMBAG – filled with useless sperm – use this picture http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_aX6yrH9fSRY/TCqfbcbeJXI/AAAAAAAAC6A/c9WGf-ORYHQ/s1600/Used_condom-1.jpg
demandequality – my my, aren't your undies in a twist! I will not call you a douche, but I will suggest you lighten up a bit. Perhaps you need a good cleansing enema? Yes, Sweir is a scumbag, a misogynist, and many other things, but I believe you are obsessing about a very minor point. People use derogatory terms because they have limited vocabulary and cannot come up with better descriptions. Be thankful that you are not so hindered.
I'm sorry. Someone explain to me how any kind of peer pressure is healthy? Not to mention, bullying and peer pressure are two very different things. not sure why this nutjob is making them the same thing.
@Steve: Peer pressure is good! It separates the losers from the winners. It creates a competitive environment that produces excellence. Bullying and peer pressure are different. Bullying is teasing or violence and is not productive resulting in low self esteem for the bullied.
Swier is a shining example of what the Tea Party represents and what is wrong with America. It seems like these old bigots can't die off soon enough.
Yes, Swier, a lot of things have long-term consequences for American life. Like Congress or medicaid, those have long-term consequences.
@inoits2: Did you buy a gun for protection yet? Or did you already have some in stock, redneck?
@Henry: You better fucking stop threatening me. I haven't said anything out of line. I am going to report you to queerty.
@Henry: If you can't take a differing view why dont you head back over to those whiney, pathetic queens over at joemygod…they all say exactly the same thing in their masterbatory chorus.
@inoits2: Peer pressure is one reason gay people marry the opposite sex. You think this is good?
Anyone who spends that much time thinking about homosexuals and writing about homosexuals is clearly a closeted homosexual. Just come out, dude!!!
@inoits2: "You better fucking stop threatening me." Or what? You'll blow my head off?
@inoits2: It seems to me that, if a person calls a minority group a bunch of degenerates, that person should accept the consequences of his or her actions. Is that untrue?
@Not a whiny queen: Hey whiney queen I didn't call a minority a degenerate. I said that WE have no limits to OUR degeneracy. And the context was that the fact that gays think that prostitution is honky dory supports the xstian rights assertion that we are degenerates.
I find it incredibly telling that the likes of Swier, LaBarbera, and other full time homophobes spend so much time thinking about gay sex: possibly even more than I do!
In a given day, I'm quite sure I don't think about what acts heteros do in their bedrooms, unless it's suggested in a film or a conversation. It's not a repulsive or interesting thought, it passes quickly, and I move on with my life. Why can't they?
@inoits2: Just out of curiosity which were you? A winner or that other thing? Peer pressure is making choices you might otherwise have moral or ethical prohibitions towards out of fear of losing the favour of the group. It has nothing to do with competition.
Wait, people douche with vinegar? Why have I never heard of that.


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Mardi Gras is in the rearview mirror and our attention turns back to the girls and boys basketball playoffs, and NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune will have live coverage as the action unfolds.
Andrew Lopez, Jerit Roser and Jim Derry will be at the girls basketball tournament. No. 1 North Central and No. 5 Arcadia start the action in a Class 1A semifinal at 1 p.m, then No. 2 Central Catholic and No. 3 Merryville take court at 2:45 p.m.
In Class 2A, No. 1 North Caddo takes on No. 4 Pickering at 6:15 p.m. and No. 2 Lake Arthur and No. 3 Doyle follow at 8 p.m.
Top-seeded Salmen faces No. 5 St. Thomas More in a 4A semifinal game. Tip-off is slated for 4:30 p.m.
On the boys' side, Pat Mashburn will provide updates between Dutchtown and Hammond, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m.
In softball, Sam Tabachnik will be at Riverside which will play host to Mt. Carmel. Opening pitch is set for 4 p.m.
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Syracuse, NY - A veteran Onondaga County corrections officer is facing criminal charges accusing him of smuggling contraband into the facility in Jamesville.
Edward E. Sabbagh, 44, of 728 Park Ave., has been charged with misdemeanor counts of official misconduct and second-degree promoting prison contraband, according to Senior Assistant District Attorney Michael Ferrante.
Ferrante said Sabbagh is accused of smuggling something in a brown paper bag to an inmate in the correctional facility one day last month. Authorities concluded the contraband was not drugs, alcohol or any other dangerous item based on subsequent recorded phone conversations the inmate had with someone on the outside. The delivery was acknowledged in those conversations, the prosecutor said.
Based on those recorded conversations, officials believe the contents of the bag included books, puzzles and sneakers, Ferrante said. But authorities do not know for sure because some time passed between the date of the incident and when officials learned about it and began investigating, he explained.
Ferrante said the evidence includes an internal facility video showing Sabbagh delivering the bag.
Regardless of what was in the bag, it's illegal for a corrections officer to bring anything into the facility that doesn't go through proper channels, the prosecutor said.
At this point there is no evidence Sabbagh received any compensation for his conduct or there would have been an additional charge of bribe receiving, Ferrante said. No criminal charges are pending as a result of the incident against the inmate, who Ferrante declined to identify.
The prosecutor said he did not know where the bag of contraband was delivered to Sabbagh before Sabbagh carried it into the facility. Ferrante said authorities were investigating whether the officer was a family friend of the inmate.
Sabbagh was a corrections officer for 22 to 23 years, Ferrante said. The prosecutor said he believed Sabbagh was forced to submit his resignation as a result of being charged last week. County Corrections Commissioner Timothy Cowin said Sabbagh submitted a one-line resignation letter effective August 9.
According to Ferrante, the matter had been investigated by corrections officials, the Sheriff's Office and the District Attorney's Office before Sabbagh was confronted with the allegations at work last week. The prosecutor said Sabbagh did not appear to realize he was under investigation until confronted with the allegations.
Ferrante declined comment on whether Sabbagh was suspected in any prior contraband-smuggling incidents. But he said the investigation is continuing.
Ferrante said Sabbagh was issued appearance tickets answerable in DeWitt town court next week.


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The Amherst College women's basketball team is headed back to the NCAA Division III national semifinals.
The Lord Jeffs (30-0) overcame a 12-point haftime deficit to down Williams 71-66 Friday night in the sectional semifinals at LeFrak Gymnasium in Amherst. They will face Babson Saturday at 6.
Amherst set new marks in wins (30) and consecutive home victories (26) and is the only undefeated Division III team left in the tournament.
Sophomore Shannon Finucane led Amherst with 20 points and junior Sarah Leyman had a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Amherst reached the Final Four for the first time in program history last season.
Taylor Shea had a double-double for Williams with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Williams 104, SUNYIT 70: Alex Rubin, Blake Schultz, and James Wang each netted 21 points as the Ephs downed SUNYIT in the NCAA Division III Tournament Sectional semifinals at Chandler Gym in Williamstown.
Williams (28-1) will play Brandeis next in the sectional finals on Saturday at 7.
Rubin was 7 for 9 from 3-point range, Schultz was a 8 for 8 from the free throw line and Wang also had seven rebounds and six assists.
The Ephs led 50-34 at the half.
Oklahoma State 5, UMass 3: Eric Fredette went 2 for 4 with an RBI and Mike Donato also went 2 for 4 as the Minuteman dropped their season opener in Stillwater, Okla
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Working aboard charter yachts, from 60 feet to 247 feet, as a chef and stewardess, you get to meet a broad range of nationalities, sexual persuasions and religious beliefs. Frances Howorth looks at those who choose an all inclusive crewed yacht holiday afloat as she searches for the "Perfect Guest".
I have been amazed, embarrassed, ashamed, and delighted by the variety of attitudes charter guests exhibit towards crew who try to indulge the whim of every guests far exceeding 5 star hotels ashore. Some became good friends with whom we retain contact. Others, just a handful, feature on our "never again list" and there is a large group in the middle that could have made life so much easier for crews and enjoyed their vacation more if only they had a little guidance.
Before chartering it is essential to choose fellow passengers carefully, even 150 feet of luxury is not large enough to escape the party bore, nor is it the place to go to finalize divorce arrangements as one couple did. That was both awkward and embarrassing for Chief Stewardess to be the recipient of intimate details of the marriage from the wife and no better for the Captain who learned a lot more than he wanted to, from the husband. Every meal was an agony for the crew; starting with an argument over food and timing ending at the table with the stewardess relaying messages between warring parties. The bitterness affected the cohesion of the whole crew after a week; and the chef and the first officer, who were courting at the time, split up shortly afterwards.
Size matters, the larger the yacht, the larger the crew, and the more they can achieve. If the perfect vacation involves overnight passages or long days of sailing, don't expect a small yacht with a crew of two to give full service at all hours, on the other hand if you want a hands on experience choose the smaller sail boat. If you really want to upset a small crew, where the chef is also the chief mate and needs every moment to prepare the next meal, all you have to do as you near the end of a long days sail is say; "Let's sail a little longer before we go in."
Where to Cruise
Whilst charter brokers frequently offer ideas on where to go, only the yacht's captain can best say what is really possible for a particular yacht. There are factors other than just distance involved, the cruising speed of the yacht is important, and it is no good setting ones heart on a destination if the yacht is too deep to get there. On long charters; chefs may need to re-provision making anchoring off deserted beaches every night impossible, unless the yacht has a very large tender or helicopter. Talk to the Captain, ahead of time and during the charter, planned itineraries are not written in stone. In the Caribbean; one party had so much fun on Dominica they decided to stay there rather than sail further to St Lucia. After talking to the Captain he arranged an inter-island flight at the end of the charter to connect with their international flight away from St Lucia. They were a really happy bunch but not so another group, who plodded on stolidly, despite bad weather and in the end one aggrieved member of the party actually left early vowing never to go sailing again.
Preference Sheet
Filling out preference sheets for each guest can be boring but it is so important if you plan to eat aboard. Provisioning in many parts of the world is difficult and even back home it takes time. If chefs do not know about some special dietary requirement they will have to go shopping after guests arrive and still may never be able to get the item. Be honest when filling out the form, one guest completed it for everyone in her party stating no desserts because she was dieting, the rest of the group were devastated the first night when no sweet course was served! Another guest had a very fussy child and gave the chef a detailed list of the few items he would eat. The chef made heroic efforts calling upon all her contacts finally locating all the items, despite being in a very distant part of the world, then the guest arrived with a suitcase full of the special items. It is always helpful to contact the crew with last minute requests, but perhaps the new recruit to AA should not have left it until Christmas Eve to request non-alcoholic wine, just hours before she arrived on board, the shops in St Lucia were already closed for the holiday season.
What to Pack
Storage space aboard a yacht is at a premium. Unless you are chartering a 200 foot yacht, resist the temptation to pack solid luggage, instead use soft sided bags instead. Crew find it a total nightmare to stow a cargo of rigid suitcases out of the way. There are no rules about what to wear for dinner, after all it is your yacht. If you really haven't got what you need, use it as a great excuse to buy something new when you get there! Docked stern to in St Tropez might need a change of clothes every hour or so but in the Caribbean it is definitely a case of; less is best. Arriving without luggage lost by an airline, one group were not reunited with their bags until they returned a week later. Undaunted they brought a few tee-shirts and a swimming costume a piece and never missed their baggage.
Be Considerate and Understanding
To really upset the stewardess do everything mother told you not to! Dump wet swim wear on sofas, lie on beds wearing dirty shoes and spill red wine on white silk cushions should all do the trick. Accidents happen, and telling a crew member immediately and saying sorry, really does help, most large yachts happily do laundry of personal items, but delicates and dry cleaning take a little longer, don't expect a one hour turnaround and try not to take advantage and arrive with a bag full of dirty clothes as one guest did.
Chefs love to cook and most really adore chartering because it gives them a chance to show off their talents, but there are a few golden rules to ensure a happy galley. Tell the chef as soon as possible if you are planning to eat ashore or want extra people to join you for a meal. Take the time to visit the galley, with permission, or invite the chef to visit with you then tell them how much you appreciate the food.
Given time, most ingredients are available, so ask if there is something you fancy to eat, but even the best chef may be defeated if the item you desire is out of season. Whatever else you do; resist the temptation to copy the actions of one charter guest who just as he was plating up rare fillet steak told the Chef he was popping ashore for half an hour before dinner. The smile Chef gave the guest would have done credit to a shark.
Crew Guest Relations
Remember the magic words; please and thank you. Good crew always give 100% but to get that extra little bit; be nice, it really works. Guests pay for and can expect service but not slavery. On a large yacht, crew and guests live apart and do not mix socially, smaller yachts are very different and generally crew and guests mix all the time, socialising and eating together. Imagine the surprise of one crew aboard a small 60 foot sailing yacht lying quietly at anchor in a little Caribbean bay when, having ensured nothing was required, went for a quick freshening dip in the sea, only to be told by a guest that he preferred the crew kept to the starboard side while the guests swam on the port side! Young children and yachts are not always an ideal mix, sailing can be very boring for children unless they can be involved in some way and that is impossible on a large yacht. Remember crew have lots to do and rarely have time to act as nanny, so bring your own if you want a quiet holiday. Older children generally love the water and there is usually at least one crewmember trained to teach water skiing, sailing etc.
Brochures may show calm seas and blue skies but reality can be different and mal de mere can be a problem for even the strongest stomach. Remember to bring your favourite medication and never follow the example of one guest who used the cookie jar as bucket, especially bad when the cookies were freshly home-baked. This wasn't helped when the guest then asked the chef where to put the results and was surprised when she got an honest answer.
Where a yacht vacation was wonderful you will want to show your appreciation as you depart with a tip for the crew. The better charter brokers will have told you what is normal but remember wages of most charter crews, like waiters, reflect the tips that are expected. Try to give cash to the Captain to distribute, Stewardesses gave the most visible service, but the yacht would not have gone anywhere without the hard work of the engineers, whom you may never have really seen. Some people are very generous, some very mean. A good tip is not what we fondly remember one regular charter guest for, though he was always very generous, it was the surprise gift he sent just days after one charter ended. In a large package sent down from the States were a complete set of charts and pilot books for the east coast of America given because he knew we were planning our first visit to that coast a few months later.
Written By Frances Howorth
Frances Howorth holds a Yachtmaster Commercial Licence and is a highly experienced chef and chief stewardess. She is a regular contributor to Yachting Magazine and has been sailing with her husband for the last twenty five years crewing aboard luxury private and charter yachts, both sail and motor boats, from 60 feet to 240 feet. Their voyaging has taken her to Africa, North and South America, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, India and plenty of islands in between, including Tristan de Cunha, St Helena and the Maldive Islands. Frances is the co author of the books: The Grab Bag Book, The Sea Survival Manual, The Professional Yacht Log Book and The Bridge Procedures Guide.
Written and Photos By Frances Howorth
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The Washington Township Council approved an introduction of an ordinance on Wednesday night that would eliminate new township employees from being eligible for sick-time buyback or payment in lieu of health benefits.
The three Republican council members present — Councilmen Scott Newman and Ray McDowell were not in attendance — voted unanimously in favor of the resolution that would amend the township's policy and procedure manual.
The elimination of sick-time payouts would only apply to non-union employees hired after the adoption of the policy, which will go through a public hearing before the council votes on the final resolution.
At the meeting, Mayor Barbara Wallace confirmed that the township was not looking to make any new hires, but the council is responsible for appointing a new township clerk in the coming months. Former township clerk Jennica Bileci resigned from her position in February. Deputy Clerk Donna Heaton has been fulfilling the clerk's role during township meetings.
While Council Vice President Chris Del Borrello indicated that he wanted to make the policy retroactive so that any appointment to the clerk position would fall under the new policy guidelines, Township Solicitor John Armano said it would not be able to go into effect until after the final resolution is passed.
The question of eliminating sick-time buyback and payment in lieu of health benefits has been a controversial issue on the state level, with Gov. Chris Christie leading a call for a complete elimination of the payouts to public workers.
"It's another reform of government that we need to reform in Washington Township," Del Borrello said before the meeting. "It's another one of those structural reforms that saves the township money in future years."
In a preliminary presentation to the council last month, Del Borrello presented a range of possible savings for the township, with the elimination of sick-time buy back being one of them.
That change, however, would have to go through the union negotiations, already a difficult issue the township is dealing with. They currently are in negotiations with six bargaining units.
"That remains to be seen if those savings can be found," Del Borrello said, adding that the proposed change in the township's guidelines introduced Wednesday night is a step in the right direction. "This is just a change for the future, but we've got to start somewhere."
A postponement of contract negotiations with the police union was the impetus for postponing Wallace's budget presentation, originally scheduled for Wednesday night's meeting.
Wallace said she fully intended to have the budget presentation prepared for the meeting, but since the salary and benefit details that would come out of the negotiations are crucial for the budget, she wanted to wait until those issues were resolved to finalize it.
She announced that she will be presenting the budget at the April 11 meeting. While the council only currently tapes one meeting a month to be aired on the school district's television Channel 9 station, they've been in the process of working with the school board to expand that to all meetings. Councilman Daniel Morley assured the public that the April 11 meeting and budget presentation will be televised.


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Iowa Public Radio has settled two lawsuits filed by a former Iowa Board of Regents president.
The Des Moines Register says that as part of the settlement, Iowa Public Radio will run public service announcements about the state's public information board.
Michael Gartner first sued Iowa Public Radio and five board members on May 28. That lawsuit says a Dec. 13 meeting to discuss chief executive Mary Herrington's performance was a violation of state public meeting rules.
The second lawsuit says the Feb. 26 meeting at which Herrington was fired also was improperly constituted.
Under the agreement, Iowa Public Radio agreed to pay nearly $36,000 for Gartner's attorney fees.


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Good morning, campers.
Let's just say it's about time.
It wasn't exactly balmy on Wednesday, but the sunshine felt good on the cheeks and area high school athletes were happy to be outside and playing games once again.
Winter's icy grip on Central New York is broken, and we should see temperatures in the high 60s today! Could we hit 70 this weekend?
So what happened yesterday?
Scouting reports
Major League Baseball scouts descended on the diamond behind Nottingham High School to watch Baldwinsville ace Scott Blewett throw heat at Syracuse East.
Blewett showed the scouts, many of whom were disappointed when the Bees' game Monday was rained out, that he might be worthy of high draft consideration this June. And another prospect, left-handed sophomore Jeff Belge of Henninger, also caught some attention. Here's Donnie Webb's report.
No hits, no runs
Cicero-North Syracuse softball, which doesn't lose often, rebounded from a loss to Baldwinsville last week to defeat Oswego, 13-0. Junior pitcher Meghan Tully fired a no-hitter at the Bucs, striking out 11 batters.
Three Sandy Creek pitchers - Michaela Martin, Autum Darling and Alina Quintana - combined to no-hit Sackets Harbor in a 21-0 Comets' win.
Off and running
It was a little chilly, and there probably weren't many personal records set, but the sunshine did allow track and field athletes to get out and run, jump and throw.
Girls competing in a dual meet between Liverpool and Cicero-North Syracuse weren't taking off their sweats until they were called to line up on the track, but the starter's pistol was music to the ears of most runners and coaches.
The C-NS girls proved to be poor guests by defeating Liverpool, but the Warriors boys team returned the favor on the Northstars' track.
The Fayetteville-Manlius boys and girls started off by blazing past West Genesee. The boys and girls teams from Corcoran and Baldwinsville did the same to Auburn and Henninger, respectively.
A couple of girls teams that aren't used to losing went down as well.
Marcellus ended Cazenovia's 32-meet Liberty League win streak, and the Homer girls bested Jamesville-DeWitt in a tri-meet - the first time the Red Rams have been beaten in a while.
Some top guns
Jake McArdell's three-run homer helped C-NS outlast Syracuse West, 7-5, in baseball. The Northstars are 3-0.
Beth Kennedy's eighth-inning single drove in the winning run for Onondaga in a 7-6 softball victory over Fabius-Pompey. Onondaga pitcher Lindsay Wachna struck out 16 and went 3-for-3 at the plate.
The Marcellus boys lacrosse team improved to 4-1 under new coach Marc Cizenski with a 16-4 win over the combined Bishop Ludden/Bishop Grimes team. Three Mustangs - Tim O'Sullivan, Harrison Cox and Matt Hutchings - each had four goals.
The LaFayette girls are 3-0 in lacrosse after a 12-6 win at Fulton. Cassidy Doster had four goals and two assists to lead the Lancers.
Hockey all-stars
And winter still lurks. Just kidding. But we do have the lists of league all-stars from hockey. Here's a link.
And today?
It should be a special treat. Clear skies and warm temperatures.
We have some 119 games, matches or meets on the schedule today - and those are just the ones we know about.
Boys lacrosse | girls lacrosse | softball | baseball |boys track & field
girls track & field | boys tennis | girls golf | boys golf
Sneak out of work early and get out to watch your son or daughter, or niece or nephew, or ... you get the point. Just do it.
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Volkswagen vows to keep Scania in Sweden
TT/The Local/at · 2 Apr 2014, 15:02
Published: 02 Apr 2014 15:02 GMT+02:00
- Scania board rejects Volkswagen takeover bid (18 Mar 14)
- Probe launched into trading of Scania shares (08 Mar 14)
- Volkswagen seeks to take over Scania (21 Feb 14)
"Any move of production and research and development has to be approved by us," union negotiator Stefan Leiding told the newspaper.
The head of the metal workers' union IF Metall, Anders Ferbe, welcomed the news.
"Production won't be moved from Södertälje, Oskarshamn, or Luleå without the union being in agreement," he said in a statement.
The deal would come into effect if Scania accepts Volkswagen's bid for the company. Volkswagen already owns 63 percent of share capital in the Swedish truck maker and offered 200 kronor ($31) per share for the remaining stock.
Union negotiator Leiding underscored that he did not have an opinion about whether or not the owners should accept or reject the Volkswagen bid.
The proposed takeover by Volkswagen has generated considerable interest since it was first mooted in February. After the initial offer, two of Scania's owners, Skandia and AP4, said they were unwilling to sell their stock. Scania's board has been dissecting the offer ever since.
In a statement issued in March, the Scania board's independent committee made its objections clear.
"Our assessment is that the current offer does not reflect the long-term value of the company and a fair share of the synergies," said committee chairwoman Åsa Thunman.


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Sophia Hess tallied a game-high 15 points as Pathfinder defeated Westfield Voc. 51-18.
Hess led nine Pioneer players that scored. Donna Becker was the other player in double figures with 14 points.
Brandi VanGelder netted a team-high six points for the Tigers.
After holding a 14 point lead at halftime (30-16), Pathfinder led Westfield Voc. scoreless in the third quarter, increasing its lead to 43-16 heading into the final quarter.