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Tricare pay increase on its way, slowly
Tricare representatives reportedly kept their word to Whidbey General Hospital and drafted a rule recommending reimbursement rates increase to at least Medicare levels.
What the Department of Defenses health care program envoys failed to mention in September was the protracted timeline gift-wrapped in enough bureaucratic red tape to completely cover a small planet.
That was disappointing, said Scott Rhine, Whidbey General chief executive officer, at Mondays board meeting.
Tricares low reimbursements have created financial losses for the community hospital. A strongly-worded letter from the hospital was sent to Tricare in August, making clear the dire situation the reimbursement system had created. The possibility of not accepting Tricare in the future was mentioned, throwing a scare into Whidbey Islands military community.
The hospital is currently reimbursed by Tricare 39 cents for each dollar for most services. Medicare reimburses 56 cents per dollar.
Good news arrived two months ago when a representative from Tricare Management Activity, which is responsible for managing the health care system, told Rhine that an evaluation would be conducted to investigate the reimbursement disparity.
Whidbey became a critical access hospital at the end of 2005, joining a group of approximately 1,200 other health care facilities in order to increase government-sponsored reimbursements. The designation specifically provides cost-based reimbursement for Medicare patients in smaller, rural hospitals. With Tricare, however, the move had the opposite effect because of a legislative oversight.
TriWest, the private sector contractor for the Defense Department that negotiates and arranges military health care contracts, assured the hospital in September a proposal would be drafted and presented to the Office of Management and Budget by Oct. 10.
They drafted the proposed rule they said they would, said Rhine with an inflection that promised less than auspicious news to follow.
The rule, once drafted, was forwarded as promised, but the road to the Office of Management and Budget is circuitous. The first step was to pass the document to Tricare Management Activities Office of General Counsel and then to Tricare Management Activities Operations, Rhine told the board. The general counsel will handle the proposal again in a final review.
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And then they may or may not approve it, Rhine said.
The timeframe, he added, is nine to 12 months.
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Website URL: http://www.commission-crusher.com
Company Name: Commission Crusher
Alexa Traffic Rank: 32,984
Steve Iser created Commission Crusher in November 2010. It is a secret software that has cracked open a $2.3 billion dollar vault; making him over $283k per month by legally hacking "the system."
He says the software taps into a new, unexposed cash juggernaut that's about 100 times bigger than Clickbank and is the new money making universe.
Commission Crusher is a way you can tap into an untapped market that is bigger than Clickbank or anything else out there.
Steve says you do not need any technical skills, no website, don't have to write any content, it has nothing to do with other programs, doesn't involve list building or anything else related to internet marketing. It is a six click software technology that allows you to tap into profits at will without effort.
Steve started with nothing and wanted to learn how to make money on the internet. He tapped into secret societies and followed what millionaires were doing to make 7 figures a month.
One of the millionaire marketers he followed spilled the formula for finding billions of dollars of profitable opportunities all over the internet. Because he recorded the conversation along with his programming abilities, he would be able to duplicate exactly what he was told.
Steve says there is nothing like the Commission Crusher online. It is a one of a kind money-sucking software.
He says he is only offering 500 people to be able to purchase the software. Once 500 are sold, the doors will close.
The cost for the software is $47 which is fully refundable up to 60 days.
When the software was complete, the money started rolling into his account quickly. Steve said with new opportunities popping up all the time on the internet that the software will not get exhausted.
The software system will help any newbie even with a little bit of money in his pockets. With the software, you will be able to find websites with ample amounts of traffic, easily siphon top tier affiliates commissions straight into your own bank account and do it over and over again.
You can do those steps without any risk, without any experience, without a mailing list and without your own product.
In order to proceed with the check-out, you need to submit your email address first which is clever and it is rare that marketers request it. After submitting your email address it will take you to the check-out page with Clickbank. If you attempt to leave the page to leave, you will get another page where you can submit your email address and get a free download to Steve's Traffic-Getting System that generated up to 283,424 visitors and made him $142,482.
Commission Crusher was started November 2010, and the registration information is private. Steve Iser is the one who created the Commission Crusher software. He includes testimonials of real people, including their full names and snap shots of their accounts showing that they are making money with the Commission Crusher software.
When searching Steve's name online, thousands of websites come up about him. He is well established online and has created several products. Everything found about him has been positive.
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Thumbs Up For Commission Crusher
CC did come off a little overhelming at first but it's straight forward and pulls no punches. In my humble opinion, Ad Assault itself helped my business tremendously and I use it quite often. Sometimes just to peak my curiosity and familiarize myself with some markets. I even had some peers who were impressed by it's results as well.
Bottom line? I got my money's worth and got a product/information I couldn't get for free online. That's something you can't say about the majority of products out there.
What also put me at a comfort was that Steve was someone who literally started out on his own with nothing. No help from friends, family or a bank account. I had this verified through other parties.
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by psebq on February 4, 2013 at 8:58 PM CST
Good for Steve
Commission Crusher is obviously good for Steve and possibly helpful to some Internet marketers. Steve sells the initial software and then offers more and more products after that. Since I declined the extra offers, I can not say how valuable they might be. While the initial Commission Crusher software itself was informative, it was not very helpful. It amounted to clever marketing tips for experienced marketers and a series of invitations to send a lot more money Steve's way.
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by johnwinnc on July 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM CST
Really solid
I just got my hands on Commission Crusher and it's been really eye opening.
I'll admit the salespage was really alluring, but the long story short is this course is all paid traffic based.
The Ad Assault software shows you how to find profitable websites online. I found a lot in the gaming niche using this software.
Does it work? I'm seeing results... been using it for a short while.
Definitely worth the $47. I like it.
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by Laminus on June 22, 2011 at 9:56 PM CST
A terrific come-on, followed by what felt like a series of cons
Steve Iser's sales page is tremendous. If you are looking to make money online and vulnerable to dream-talk, as I'm afraid I am at times, you couldn't come across a more persuasive, powerful and seductive approach.
So I bought in. There were all kinds of great promises about mentoring, being taken by the hand, needing no technical skills, etc.
But the trouble started almost immediately. The download went OK but there was no technical support, and the support page URL led nowhere. He tried to tie me into using a website I didn't need and a hosting service I didn't want; and when I tried to get through to tech support about how to use my own resources to use his software, I never received a cogent reply.
Then I started getting phone calls from someone purporting to be calling from Steve in California (the return number was London - which was a business answering service... of course these days you don't pay THAT much attention to this) and I thought, OK, well, sounds good, he's making good on his promises.
I played telephone tag with this service for 2 weeks then eventually they got hold of me. A very hard-sell ensued, during the course of which they wanted to know all about my financial situation, all about my values and all about me - without ever revealing who the f**** they were.
I was curious so went along with it, wondering when they would try to hit me for the money. It didn't take long. They were offering to clear me out of over £5000 to "help" me learn my way with Internet marketing,
I eventually tied them down. They claimed to be with a company called The Cambridge Learning Academy who, when I looked them up online, didn't even have a website. (I note this was quickly rectified. ) The telephone account in London was also suspended during the course of our contact.
If these people really were from Iser, he's a villain, and if they're not, he really needs to do something about people using his name to upsell or even possibly scam his clients.
I haven't even used the software (not that it seems at all operational without any tech support) and I am mightily UNimpressed.
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by riveralex on June 12, 2011 at 9:07 AM CST
Knock as hard as you like on the door of an empty house; but who answers?
Commission Crusher ain't that bad
It is true that Commission Crusher is directed towards those just starting out in Banner or PPC advertising. More advanced marketers will find it too basic, but it does give a good over the shoulder view of the process being carried out in real time and provides a piece of software 'ad assult' which is helpful in finding possible advertising sites.
I have no experience in buying the add ons so can't comment on that aspect, but to my mind it was priced well and I do not regret buying it.
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by tonybee on May 11, 2011 at 4:09 PM CST
Don't try to get this product
First of all, I'd like to say that I never got the full product, and most likely neither will you if you try. What I did get, which is free, is something like a watered-down version of Google Sniper 2. It will search the major search engines for sites that are similar to a website name that you type in. Then you can compare and find out what they are advertising. Nothing new there.
When you order Commission Crusher, you are taken to a page that seems to be a valid training process. You are told to sign up for, and have created for you, a free Website, for which you must pay a slightly over-the-average hosting fee from BrainHost. The site is OK, but it has shut me out of my cpanel and WordPress files for the past two days, so I don't know if the hosting company is OK or not.
Then after you get your site, you are told that you will need to buy other upgrades in order for Commission Crusher to do everything it's supposed to do. BTW, at this point, you still don't have the base software.
Also as a part of the sales pitch videos, you are given the opportunity to buy 10 of Steve Iser's pre-made up-and-running successful Websites from him. DON'T DO IT! I never got them, and after two days of waiting, I tried to contact the e-mail sent with the receipt, only to get an "Undeliverable" message saying that address no longer exists. I then tried (4 attempts) to register with his Help Center, and after submitting the ticket got a "Forbidden you don't have permission to access this. " The same thing happened numerous times. I opened a ticket with ClickBank to try to contact him, and after two days of still nothing, I requested a refund.
The same is true for the actual Commission Crusher software. I never got the actual software or any access to it. I have requested a refund from ClickBank for that, too.
Ironically, I still get e-mail from Steve Iser, using the e-mail that was supposedly discontinued, for more offers of software products.
Get Dave Guindon's products and avoid Steve Iser and Commission Crusher!
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DULUTH, MN (Northland's NewsCenter) - 8th District Candidate Tarryl Clark gave her concession speech at Black Woods in Duluth, coming in second behind Rick Nolan.
Clark had had the endorsement of President Bill Clinton as well as the most financial backing of the three DFL candidates.
Close to midnight, she hugged her campaign team, acknowledged their hard work and thanked her supporters.
Clark said she believes job creation will play a large part in the election and hopes communities will come together.
"The most important thing that we can be doing now is focusing on making sure that we're returning our values that we figure out ways to make sure our families and our communities are going to once again be the priorities regardless of what anybody's party is, regardless of what they're thinking. We know that for our middle class families, we know for our kids in our future, we've got to do that," said Clark.
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HILLMAN-The Hillman boys basketball team may have been looking for a little revenge on Thursday against the Atlanta after the Huskies routed Hillman in the football season and knocked it out of the baseball districts.
It got that revenge with an 81-55 victory on its home court. This was the 17th straight time Hillman basketball has beaten Atlanta.
"You know, (Atlanta) beat them in baseball and in football. So I'm on edge, I don't want to lose to them too. They set the pace in the first quarter, but our boys came out and came back to take the win," Hillman head coach Eric Muszynski said.
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Atlanta struck first off a Taylor Juergens trey 15 seconds in, but was answered back by a Mike Klein three 30 seconds later to tie the game. The Huskies worked to a 7-3 lead over the next minute and a half.
Hillman didn't put another point on the board until 4:40 when Mason VanPamel hit a three. Ty Jones sank a three 30 seconds later to tie the game up 9-9.
The Huskies stayed close when a Sam Burcicki basket tied it up, 13-13, with 2:31 left in the first.
Hillman then held the Huskies to two points for the rest of the quarter as it hit two treys in the last minute and a half. VanPamel hit back-to-back threes while Gunnar Libby pitched in his own to help Hillman take a 28-13 lead.
VanPamel hit three treys in the first quarter.
"We had 14 three-pointers in the game and Mason got seven of them. He just about had a triple-double with 23 points, eight rebounds and eight assists. He had an astounding game tonight," Muszynski said.
Klein hit 16 points for Hillman while Jones hit 15 and Libby hit 14.
The Tigers stuck to a perimeter attack, as Libby opened the quarter with a three to stretch Hillman's lead to 31-15.
The Huskies put together successful drives at the basket, using the height and strength of Jacob Chambers to work through traffic for easy baskets. Chambers led the Huskies in the first half with 10 points.
Seth Teets dropped in nine points for Atlanta.
Teets was one of three Atlanta players to hit nine, including Juergens and Burcicki.
Hillman continued to widen its lead in the second with three-pointers. VanPamel hit two while Klein hit one. These treys helped Hillman outscore Atlanta 22-19 in the second quarter to take a 50-34 lead at the half.
Atlanta slowed down the Tiger attack in the third quarter, holding them to only 11 points while picking up nine of its own.
Chambers picked up eight of these points, leading Atlanta with 20 points for the night.
"We slowed down a bit in the third quarter; we came out a little bit soft. Chambers did a heck of a job getting the bucket in the third quarter so we had to shut down the high post in the fourth, where he was scoring," Muszynski said.
The Tigers held a 61-43 lead going into the fourth quarter.
The fourth saw Hillman shutting down Chambers at the post and converting its own scoring opportunities more frequently.
It continued to widen the spread with accurate free throw shots. Klein hit six out of six in the fourth while Jones hit five of his own. Hillman scored 20 points in the fourth while holding Atlanta to 12 for the win.
"I'm just really proud of the boys, they played really well. I'm especially happy with the bench in the second quarter. I took out Ty Jones and Dylan Ross for the whole quarter and the bench really came out, played hard, kepet us ahead and gave us the big win," Muszynski said.
Hillman travels to Whittemore on Monday.
The Hillman junior varsity squad beat the Huskies 58-25.
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New Jersey has reached a major farmland preservation milestone with the permanent protection of the 200,000th acre of farmland,
And Hunterdon County played a major role in that achievement, by saving 357 farms through various aspects of the Garden State's Farmland Preservation Program. That's more than any other county.
Readington Township is the leader in the number of farms (24) preserved under the municipal Planning Incentive Grant Program (PIG). That is one in which municipalities take a lead role in farmland preservation.
A Warren County town, Pohatcong Township, was cited as the municipal leader in total farmland acreage (1,167) preserved under the PIG Program.
"The preservation of 200,000 acres of farmland is an extraordinary achievement that underscores New Jersey's continued reputation as a national leader in farmland preservation," said Agriculture Secretary Douglas Fisher in ceremonies Tuesday, Oct. 9, marking the milestone.
"This accomplishment would not have been possible without the strong commitment of all the farmland preservation partners — all levels of government, the nonprofit community, farm owners and the voters who have consistently supported farmland preservation funding."
Fisher made the announcement at Cassaday Farms in Upper Pittsgrove Township, Salem County, where he was joined by farmland preservation partners from across the state.
Readington Township Committeewoman Julia Allen and her husband, Richard, planner Bill Millette of the county Planning Board and Freeholder Ron Sworen attended the event. Millette's work includes serving as coordinator for the County Agricultural Development Board, which handles farmland preservation matters. Sworen accepted the award on behalf of the county.
"In 1985 Hunterdon County preserved its first farm, the first in New Jersey," he told the crowd. "It was the farm (in Franklin Township) of Ted and Susan Blew, who still farm it."
The Blews own Oak Grove Plantation in Pittstown.
Hunterdon accounts for almost 17% of the farms preserved. It is a total of over 29,000 acres, almost 15% of the state total, he added. "We used to have the most preserved acres also but Salem has saved a few very large farms and has a few hundred acres more than us." Sworen continued. "Watch out Salem, we want that title back and expect to take it back with the 39 farms we currently have in the pipeline," he warned.
According to Sworen, "Our goal is to preserve 1,500 acres of farmland each year from the approximate 127,000 acres of farmland in Hunterdon."
In addition to Millette, he praised Planning Director Sue Dziamara and Rick Steffey, a planner in the department, for their work to save farmland.
Cassaday Farms, operated by George Cassaday, Jr., is one of the largest vegetable farms in the state and one of more than 2,000 preserved farms that helped New Jersey reach the 200,000-acre mark.
On the NJ.gov website is a summary of preserved farmland by county; a list of the 58 farms that were preserved this year under the State Farmland Preservation Program and helped carry New Jersey to the 200,000-acre threshold; and a listing of all farms preserved since the inception of the program.


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Thousands of people made Heinz Field look like a spring break destination before the Kenny Chesney concert on a beautiful Saturday on the first weekend of Summer 2013.
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This property is in one of the best locations in hua hin,not only has it got its own local shops,restaurants & bars within walking distance & to the beach,you are only a short five minute taxi ride away to the main shopping complex, ( hua hin market village ) were you will find all you need there, including a tescos.
This property has recently been refurbished to suit most peoples taste & has proved each year to be a very popular home due to the location 5 mins walk from Market Village, shops restaurants bars and beach. There is a fabulous water park that has been opened recently about 30 minutes away.
The property is set back from any main roads, is very quiet, peaceful and tranquil. The garden is beautifully kept by our gardener on a weekly basis, and the overall feel of the property is very inviting. The furnishings are modern and very well looked after. The property is in pristine condition, being open planned gives a very spacious feel. The property also benefits from a very secure locked gated entrance to the five villas situated in the complex which will be automatically locked at certain times, to which all visitors that rent the villa will have 24 hour access to, being provided with a set of keys. The house flows through to the garden and swimming pool, where there is seating, and facilities for outdoor al fresco dining. There is also a car port and two sunloungers at the property. A stunning example compared to most in the area.
Please note:This property is available to rent for a minimum of 7 nights only. Water & electric are to be paid per unit on checkout.maid service available on request.
|Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms
|3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite
|Nearest beach
|15 minutes walk
|Car not necessary
|Nearest Amenities
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|Nearest travel links
|Nearest airport: bangkok airport 280 km
|Family friendly
|Great for children of all ages
|No pets allowed, No smoking at this property
|Internet access, DVD player
|Private outdoor pool (unheated)
|Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Wi-Fi available
|Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
|Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
|Double Beds (3), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 6
|Linen provided, Towels provided
|Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ
|Not suitable for wheelchair users
Hua Hin is situated 2.5 hours by car to the south of Bangkok. The kings palace is located in Hua Hin. Its beautiful beaches stretch along the gulf of Thailand. With its great shops, spas, nightlife, restaurants, bars and clubs along with numerous golf courses, view points, elephant rides, a water park and much much more.
Hua Hin offers something for everyone, whether you are travelling alone, as a group or as a family. Hua Hin has a lovely feel about it. The people are friendly, welcoming and we would thoroughly recommend this town to anyone.
The Villa is situated just off of the main stretch that runs through Hua Hin. It is situated in a road with about 8 other similar properties. It is set in a secure and quiet location, however not far from from any amenities, shopping centres and the beach.


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This is the very first time that I come across one single piece of Czech Deco glass combining so many techniques. 7.5"/18.5 cm tall. The lower part is covered in yellow, orange and red spots. The middle part has a very realistic enameling of fruits and leaves (I'd say, almost tridimensional). The top has a a 1" hammered metal collar. The glass, which looks black but in reality is deep red, has a matte finish we call "satin". And the bottom has a paper label! If you look at the top, you will notice the vase was enameled to the rim and then fitted with the metal collar. Unfortunately, WW2 would put a definitive end to this type of Czech glass production.


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Peter Vidmar, the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history, will serve as an analyst for Westwood One's coverage of gymnastics during the 2012 London Games.
The winner of numerous national and international titles, Peter finished his successful career at the 1984 Olympic Games. As the USA men's gymnastics team captain, he led his teammates to America's first ever team gold medal with their stunning upset victory over the defending world champions, the People's Republic of China. He went on to win the silver medal in the individual all-around competition (the first American to win an Olympic All-Around medal), and with a perfect score of 10, he captured the gold medal on the pommel horse.
Peter continues to contribute to the Olympic movement today. He is the Chairman of the Board of USA Gymnastics, the national governing body of gymnastics in the United States. He has served as the Co-Chairman of the US Olympic Committee Summer Sports Summit, an annual series of workshops designed to prepare America's medal hopefuls to win gold in future Olympics. He also serves as a USOC Olympic Ambassador, helping to prepare all of America's athletes on working with the media and to represent the United States with character and respect.
For many years, Peter has also worked as the gymnastics commentator for CBS Sports and ESPN. He continues to work as a journalist, broadcaster and corporate spokesperson at each summer Olympics. Peter has served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports, the Executive Board of the United States Olympic Committee, and the Executive Committee of USA Gymnastics. He was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to serve as the Vice Chair of the California Governor's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports and is the Vice President of the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games.
Peter is one of only three athletes inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame twice; first as an individual, then as a member of the historic 1984 USA men's gymnastics team. He is also the author of Risk, Originality, and Virtuosity: The Keys to a Perfect 10.


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KALAMAZOO, MI -- Runners from the Kalamazoo area began arriving in Boston over the weekend to take part in the 2014 Boston Marathon. As of Friday, April 18, more than 70 Kalamazoo area runners were registered for the April 21 race.
Many of the runners congregate beforehand at the home of John and Lenore Tracey near the starting line of the event. This year race security was tight following bombings at the finish of last year's race that killed three spectators and injured more than 200 people.
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Get starry-eyed Saturday night at 7:30 with the Staten Island chapter of the Amateur Astronomy Association.
Skygazers look up in the model plane field in Great Kills Park, Gateway National Area, off Buffalo Street and Hylan Boulevard. Saturn, Mars and a first-quarter moon will be visible. The club supplies the telescopes. Free.
And if those aren't enough incentives, consider this: Saturday marks the second International Sidewalk Astronomy Night. All amateur astronomers are encouraged to bring their telescopes and binoculars for public viewings in front of movie theaters, into parks and near city centers. Never know what you might see.
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In this era of increasingly scarce natural resources, leftover or unwanted materials/food have come to be seen as valuable assets rather than "waste." Many companies – and consumers – now do their best to minimize waste and find new uses for discards, sending unwanted materials to landfill only as a last resort. Much of the "food waste" that is donated or recycled is still a high quality produce; it may just have packaging or labeling defects that make it unable to meet standards for distribution and sale. Our goal at Kellogg is to first reduce food waste at the source whenever possible and then maximize our food rescue for donation in hunger relief across the globe.
Feeding the hungry has long been one of our core social initiatives. From food donations during times of disaster to breakfast programs for schoolchildren, providing food for those who need it is inherent to who we are and what we do. We are partnered with Feeding America in the US, and working internationally with local food banks to distribute food to hungry families & children. Any waste that can't be used in these initiatives will be recycled or sold to livestock operators to be used for animal feed – totaling over 97% of our waste stream. With our goal to reduce our waste per pound of food produced by another 15% by 2009, we continue to minimize our food waste footprint.
Through our Breakfast for Better Days initiative, Kellogg plans to donate 1 billion servings of cereal and snacks globally by the end of 2016.
We have a goal to reduce waste to landfill 20 percent by 2015 (per metric tonne of food produced), compared to a 2009 baseline.
Hunger is the world's biggest health risk, according to the World Food Programme. And given the rapidly growing global population, the long-term sustainability and security of the food supply is becoming an increasingly critical concern. The problem is acute even in developed countries. As a leading food company, we know that the most significant impact we can have on society is through our foods.
Start and delivery dates: By the end of 2016, Kellogg will provide 1 billion cereal and snack servings – more than half of which are breakfasts – to children and families in need around the world.
Our long-term vision is to send zero waste to landfill, and we are continuing to work toward that goal companywide.
We have a goal to reduce waste to landfill 20 percent by 2015 (per metric tonne of food produced), compared to a 2009 baseline. Between our original base year of 2005 and 2009, we reduced this waste metric by 41.5 percent.
In Europe, all Kellogg facilities have pledged to achieve zero waste to landfill by 2015. We've made this voluntary commitment together with other members of the U.K. Food and Drink Federation, an industry association. Four Kellogg Europe plants have achieved it thus far – Bremen, Germany; Valls, Spain; Manchester, England; and Wrexham, Wales. The Pringles plant in Mechelen, Belgium, which we acquired mid-year 2012, also sends zero waste to landfill. Elsewhere in the world, our plants in Anseong, Korea; Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and Blue Anchor, New Jersey, also have achieved zero waste to landfill.
Start and delivery dates: Reduce waste to landfill 20 percent by 2015 (per metric tonne of food produced).


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Prince County Court House
SUMMERSIDE - The case against the principal of Kensington Intermediate High School has been adjourned to March 28 at 9 a.m. for election.
Terry Irving Foster, 41, was charged on Jan. 9, with luring a minor.
Defence counsel Joel Pink told the court Thursday, that he had just received disclosure documents and requested time to review the information.
In provincial court documents, Kensington police allege Foster used the Internet to lure a minor under section 153 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada - sexual exploitation of a young person - contrary to section 172.1(1)(A) - luring a minor. Police allege the incidents occurred in Kensington, between Dec. 6 and 11, 2012.
Foster was not in court on Thursday.


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To celebrate its completed merger with Home Federal Bank, Bank of the Cascades today pledged to invest heavily in communities across Oregon and Idaho's Treasure Valley. The bank will provide $2 billion in credit to small businesses and individuals over the next three years, and is prepared to deliver $175,000 in philanthropic giving to nearly 100 organizations over the coming month.
According to Bank of the Cascades President and CEO Terry Zink, the merger with Home Federal Bank combines the financial strength of two exceptional institutions, which creates greater opportunities to impact communities positively through lending and charitable giving.
"Our customers and communities are the real winners of this merger," said Zink. "Together, we have increased lending capacity to invest in local businesses and organizations making a difference in people's lives. These pledges reflect our commitment to the prosperity of all those we are privileged to serve."
Julie Miller, EVP and Oregon Region President, commented, "Helping business grow and thrive is at the forefront of our mission. Each customer we serve contributes to business growth, job creation and strengthens our local shared economies. We also emphasize local leadership with regional expertise so that we understand and respond effectively to the needs of our customers and communities."
Bank of the Cascades delivers financing and depository services to local business customers across Oregon, and also provides a comprehensive, competitive and convenient line of personal financial services. Individual customers of the combined bank will have access to enhanced banking solutions that include home loans, trust services, investment services, robust online and mobile banking, and additional retail branches for convenience.
"For communities to thrive, businesses and individuals need smart financial solutions and access to capital," said Zink. "Our products and services are simply a means to that end. The more customers we serve and the more we lend responsibly, the bigger impact we have as a community partner."
Bank of the Cascades has also promised to deliver financial support and contributions to nearly 100 nonprofit organizations in the next month. "Both Bank of the Cascades and Home Federal Bank have proud histories of giving back to organizations and causes that strengthen our communities," said Miller. "Our combined bank is honored to work together in support of those making a difference for others." As part of the merger, Bank of the Cascades will assume leadership of Home Federal's charitable foundation, continuing this legacy of giving.
The merger also results in the convenience of additional branch locations. In Oregon, Bank of the Cascades is expanding to Eugene and Springfield, while also adding to its existing network of branches in Central and Southern Oregon. In Southwest Idaho, the bank now has full service branches in Boise, Eagle, Garden City, Meridian, Nampa, Kuna, Caldwell, Fruitland, Mountain Home and Emmett.
About Bank of the Cascades
Bank of the Cascades is the principal subsidiary of Cascade Bancorp (NASDAQ: CACB). Headquartered in Bend, Oregon, Bank of the Cascades delivers personalized relationship banking, competitive financial products and advanced technology applied for the convenience of customers. Founded in 1977, Bank of the Cascades offers full-service community banking through 40 branches in Central Oregon, Southern Oregon, Willamette Valley/ Eugene/ Portland/Salem and Southwest Idaho. Throughout its history, the bank has been recognized for its long-standing tradition of corporate philanthropy. For more information, visit www.botc.com .
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Energy demands create opportunities for investment in the region
During the closing of Conference ARPEL 2015, held April 7-9 in Punta del Este, Uruguay, the main state-owned and international oil companies operating in the region, in addition to regulatory agencies and consulting firms, agreed that the continent has a medium- and long-term horizon in which a growing demand for energy must be met, mainly in the areas of oil, gas and electric power generation. This will imply a challenge estimated at one trillion dollars in investment for the next 20 years.
This investment volume is in line with the future population growth which will add 130 million people, the need to produce 10 million barrels of oil per day and deal with at least 1,000 new energy projects, as stated by Javier La Rosa, President of Chevron Colombia, on the last day of the regional event that brought together more than 300 senior representatives of the energy sector in Latin America.
"The industry is strongly committed to providing a response to the growing demand for energy in the region, while investing in the development of new technologies, and in the incorporation of improvements in the production chain in order to achieve excellence in management and operations," said the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ARPEL, Benito Piñeiro, during the closing ceremony.
"The current situation of low crude oil prices implies new challenges and opportunities. Investment in our industry is a medium- and long-term process, which implies that it cannot be stopped by temporary situations," he added.
On the other hand, Piñeiro stated "fossil fuels will continue to be the key source of energy" and "given this context of growth in energy consumption, climate change and the responsible management of resources are becoming increasingly important."
Conference ARPEL 2015 is a biennial event that this time was held in the framework of the 50th anniversary of the Regional Association of Oil, Gas and Biofuels Sector Companies in Latin America and the Caribbean.
During three days, the main players of the regional energy industry gathered at the Conrad Hotel in Punta del Este to analyze the present of the sector, the risks and challenges in a year marked by the fall in international crude oil prices.
Under the theme "Cooperation and innovation for a sustainable energy development," the Conference featured seven plenary sessions, seven keynote addresses, eight concurrent technical sessions, in addition to dialogues and speeches given by more than 90 international speakers who addressed the regional and global perspectives of the industry, as well as the development of new technologies, leadership, human rights and the sectoral perspectives within a new global context.
Raúl Sendic, President-in-Office of Uruguay, José Coya, President of ANCAP, Benito Piñeiro, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ARPEL, and Jorge Ciacciarelli, Executive Secretary of ARPEL, attended the closing ceremony.
At the end of the event, founding companies and member companies were honored during the celebration of 50th anniversary of the foundation of ARPEL, and signed a Statement of Reaffirmation of Commitments within the organization.
In addition, recognition awards for performance in industrial safety were presented to the following member companies: Equion, Chevron, Ecopetrol and Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ).
"We hope that in Conference ARPEL 2015 you have found a space for dialogue, discussion and exchange of experiences, and identifying new business opportunities. It is an honor for ARPEL to have here several Presidents and CEOs of member companies, who have shared with us their vision of the challenges and opportunities in the region," Benito Piñeiro concluded.


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Education Specialist Kevin Jenne will present "Awesome Animals," a live animal program in the museum auditorium twice on March 27 - at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Among the featured animals during the 45-minute program will be an American alligator and an 8-foot-long boa constrictor. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
On March 28, a behind-the-scenes tour will be offered in the museum's collection area, and in the live animal facility. Sign-up begins at 10 a.m. in the museum lobby for two tour times, at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.
The tours will be led by Curator Dan Spaulding, and visitors will learn about taxidermy, the museum collection's history and see unusual and rare items never before on public exhibition. One adult is required for every four children, and no strollers will be allowed.
Thursday tours of the live animal building will be at 1 and 1:45 p.m. Visitors will get a chance to touch a few of the animals.
The special events are free with paid admission.
For more information, call the museum at (256) 237-6766 or visit the website.


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If you ever feel pessimistic about the future, try serving on a committee to select the student of the year at any school in St. Bernard. I recently had that opportunity to serve on a committee at J.F. Gauthier Elementary School in St. Bernard, and it was an awesome, positive experience.
Congratulations to fifth-grader Ayla Hoey who was chosen the school's student of the year. She was among 10 fifth-grade students at the school interviewed for the honor. The nominees were all bright, polite, and articulate, representing their school well. Their poise and intelligence bode well for the future leadership of this parish.
The nominees were all honor roll students, excellent test takers, and school leaders involved in a number of extracurricular activities. Gauthier's nominees were: Hoey, along with Chase Bravender, Clint Bowley, Charles Fisher, Teanna Forester, Chloe Guerra, , Derek Hutchinson, Connor Kenney, Ronna Lombongtare and Maigen Morales.
The panel asked the nominees a number of questions, including their dream occupation. Their answers ran the gamut from aspiring author to a future zoologist. Each student also had the opportunity to explain why they were deserving of this recognition and share some insights into their personal lives and activities.
The interview is just part of the selection process. Schools also look at grades, test scores, as well as school and community involvement before selecting its student of the year.
When all of this was considered, Ayla was the top choice. Congratulations again to Ayla and best of luck in the district-wide competition.
And to the other nine students and Principal Lisa Young for inviting me to be a part of this event, thank you for allowing me to spend time with you. You are indeed some of the best and the brightest in St. Bernard.
Holiday concert
Also taking place at Gauthier Elementary recently was the school's holiday concert. Presented by Gauthier's Chorus and Rhythm Club, the program was called "Holiday Magic." The 30-minute program was a multi-cultural celebration of choral numbers and music selections under the direction of music teacher Judy Rockwell. Selections were as varied as the youngsters who participated ranging from a traditional English Carol Medley to a Kwanzaa celebration.
Chorus members are Ayla Hoey, Clare Melerine, Emily Holden, Angelle Shirley, Bailey Dardar, Racquelle Bertucci, Paige Alfonso, Grace Roberts, Hailey Barrow, Ryker Perkins, Adria Cease, Aaliyah Anderson, Marcello Spizuzza, Stephan Cease, Westley Bailes, Amber Desselles, Rory Evans, Chloe Guerra, Celina Lafrance, Tronjzae Brown, Veiontre Lewis, Katie Andrus, Kayla Kieff, Adrienne Ford, Marissa Bianchini, David Guy, Gabrielle Murphy, Amaya Packard, Layla Saulsberry, Danee Smith, Lexie Warren, Haleigh Bergeron, Madison Spohn, Laney Rameriz, Cameron Burgess, Ella Dardar, Ivy Falgout, Teja Jones and Mallory Smith.
Gauthier's Rhythm Club members are: Clint Bowley, Joseph manes, larry Deroche, Domanic Kelley, Bryce Fagan, Robert Snyder, Xarell Murphy, Connor Kenney, David Guy, Marissa Bianchini, Adrienne Ford, Katie Andrus, Veiontre Lewis, Vincent Murana, Teanna Forester, Andrew Stinson, Tronjzae Brown, Celina Lafrance, Charles Fisher, Westley Bailes, Alexis Sayres and Ivey Falgout.
Rockwell said it was fun to work with such talented and committed students.
"My beautiful and talented performers' hard work and dedication really made it all worthwhile," she said.
Young also praised the student performance, but gave credit to the driving force behind the music program.
"Judy always does an amazing job with our students," Young said. "Tonight's concert was another example of the great work she does for us here at Gauthier."


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When creating websites you have to consider a great deal of aspects such as usability, visual-appeal, the technical side, and last but not least, brand building. Many successful and profitable businesses have been tackled this brand building with user-centric website design. They do this for different reasons, but the one that tends to draw most brands in this direction, is the way it often helps build a relationship with their users.
There are several ways that one can go about building user relationships and trust through web design, and putting a face with the design is one that, when done well, can score a lot of points for you and your brand. To add that personal element to your brand, your website can be one of your brand's most effective weapons. But it has to be done with care to ensure that it is handled properly.
Below is a list that is filled with great examples of people making their website designs not only visually appealing, but also trustworthy by adding the human touch.
The Human Touch
1. Beyond Commerce recreates a sense of the individual approach to every customer using a properly selected slogan and the image of the singing song in your honor.
2. Hitmo studio shows eagerness to fighting on your side and working as a team against the problems. The image also plays the role of visual interpretation of the main slogan.
3. Netbluez provokes good feelings that are usually associated with the image of child-like keenness, honesty and purity of mind. The well treated photo highlights the main message and completes the whole design.
4. Creative People is a great example, where the image not only makes the whole design look fresh and mysterious, but also gets users to believe that this agency works with really talented people, who definitely use unconventional approaches.
5. Forty Seven Media presents people behind the scene with a touch of quaintness. The appearance of the potential performers shine with eagerness and creativity, convincing us of their good intentions.
6. Gavin Castleton's site uses a masterful photomanipulation to both divide the website into two functional parts and to inspire confidence by means of showing off the designer's skills.
7. Digital Hands like with the previous example, the agency bets on creativeness and skillfulness of their workers, using an exceptional image that should convince users that such talented people wont let us down.
8. Jorge Rigabert's whole website design is made with such a scrupulousness and attention to the smallest details that the self-portrait of the executor only adds seriousness to his intentions to do the job perfectly.
9. Chandan Roy Sanyal is not afraid to show his dark side. This unwonted and peculiar image can be regarded as an attempt to be honest with the users.
10. SEOCOM plays with the illustrated names of search engines and social media websites to bring users the idea that they are on familiar terms with web giants, thus making users feel that they are real pros.
11. Griffinabox uses a trick with transparent display to say "Hey, this is the guy who will do all the work for you", and he is always within reach.
12. Gauged2 shows all their staff by creating offbeat photos and small descriptions. Focusing on making visitors familiar with all the members of the team and making an impression of an honest and open company.
13. Raffaele Leone greets you with open arms and with serenity on his face. Raffaele wants to make his website a welcoming place where you will feel safe and sound.
14. Jeremija Webdesign uses the power of gestures, putting in users minds that he is talking directly to them. Simply establishing the bond between him and the person behind the screen.
15. Thathurtabit uses another powerful psychological tool – facial expression. A great deal of people associate smile and "hi-five" gesture with goodwill, fairness and eagerness. And he really does know about it.
16. Michael Wong presents himself as a daring and responsible warrior of website design and development, who will lead you through the web jungles and won't leave you in any case. Making users believe that with him they will be safe.
17. Quodis calls on your imagination, creating a whimsical slider that instills the idea of full understanding and perfect cooperation among all the members, making their company the place to visit.
18. Volunteer Louisiana incorporates images of its members and of the people who regularly volunteer. Showing appreciation – cause for others to "remove their shields" and be more friendly and thoughtful.
19. Jorge Riera realizes the importance of eye contact between himself and the user behind the screen, adding amiability and geniality with his smile.
20. Soul Media does a good job of using geekiness, instilling the sense of hopeless dedication to you and your project.
21. Bokche builds a brand around himself, integrating the impression of stability, gravity and safety. Making the customers believe that they really can rely on him.
22. Michele Giorgi concentrates on several images, each of which depicts different emotions. The first shows tranquility, the second the artistic side of Michele, and the last one displays a willingness and eagerness to start working.
23. Smultron's imagery conveys the sense that "everything is going to be alright".
Share Your Thoughts
That concludes this side of the showcase, but things are just getting started. What are some of your favorite sites that use the human touch to help make a connection with their users and begin building that trust in their brand? Be they on this list, or not. Leave us your thoughts in the comment section.
Nataly is an internet entrepreneur and an amateur web designer and developer from Sevastopol, Ukraine. She is running a blog for web designers and developers where you can find some inspirational and useful stuff. In her spare time she reads books, unveils the secrets of the world and plays volleyball. Visit her blog or follow her on twitter


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ELYRIA, Ohio -- To achieve what the Elyria Catholic girls basketball team wants to this season, Panthers coach Eric Rothgery knows that his team is going to have to make plays on the defensive end. That is just what his team did on Wednesday when Elyria Catholic defeated Villa Angela-St. Joseph 47-24.
"I think that is one of the best games we have played all season," Rothgery said. "We did a very good job of setting the tone from the very beginning of the game tonight, and just did the things needed to win. Our defense was the key for us to get out to the early lead, and we made some baskets when we needed to. I still think that we can play better, but the effort and overall performance tonight was very good."
The Panthers, ranked 19th by cleveland.com, set the tone early, as point guard Riley Schill hit two 3-pointers to help her team get off to a 12-0 lead over No. 16 VASJ. While she is only a sophomore, Schill understands her job as the point guard is to get the team started on a positive note.
"We were able to get off to a quick start tonight, and that helped us get the win," Schill said. "We knew they were a good team, but we came out and played the way we wanted to. The past few games we have not played as well as we wanted to, but I think we did a good job of getting back and playing the type of basketball that we want to moving forward."
Schill's performance was not a surprise to her coach at all, as Rothgery said his sophomore guard continues to show her great leadership on the court.
"She is only a sophomore, and honestly, age wise, could be a freshman," Rothgery said. "Whenever she is out there she is in complete control and does not get rushed. She is a girl that has put in a ton of hours in the gym, and it is great to see the results. Last season as a freshman, she showed she could get to the rim, and teams recognized that and went to a zone. Now, she can hit the outside shot, and has become very difficult to guard. She is just a perfect example of a player that loves the game and is going to work to get better every single day."
Schill scored 18 points on the night, while also dishing out five assists.
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The Kalamazoo Kings couldn't light off just one more roman candle on Wednesday night, though.
On a night that featured the Kings and Florence Freedom combining for 24 runs and 30 hits, Kalamazoo couldn't get that last crucial hit and lost, 13-11, in 12 innings. The defeat snaps a four-game winning streak, but the Frontier League's last-place team (25-55) has rallied for a 9-7 record this month.
"I'm happy with the way we swung the bats for all 12 innings and I couldn't ask for more," Kings player/manager Matt Maloney said.
The bats were hotter than lava at the start of the game. Matt Greener parked a fastball over the left centerfield fence for a grand slam in the bottom of the first. Kris Miller added a three-run shot in the third.
Kalamazoo's pitchers, all five of them, couldn't contain Florence's bats. In fact, the game featured the two teams in the Frontier League with the highest earned-run-averages and it showed. By the third inning, the two teams had combined for the home-run cycle — a grand slam, three-run shot, two-run shot and a solo homer.
Overall, there were seven home runs hit by Kalamazoo and Florence.
"We've been sticking to our approach of staying aggressive and we knew it would pay off," Maloney said.
The aggressive nature tied the game in the eighth inning for the Kings. With one out, Bryan Marquez walked, JJ Sferra singled and Eric Suttle continued his hot hitting with a two-run triple. Suttle made it 10-10 when he came home on Lee Rubin's sacrifice fly.
"This is a very, very tough group of young men," Maloney said. "There is a lot of fight and no quit on this team and you can tell that tonight."
Kalamazoo put the leadoff men on base in the ninth and 10th innings, but couldn't get the key hit. Florence finally broke through in the top of the 12, starting a three-run rally with a solo cannon shot by Justin Pickett, his second home run of the game. Billy Mottram's two-run single would make it 13-10.
Back came the Kings again, loading the bases on three straight walks with no outs. They would score just one run on Suttle's sacrifice fly.
"We put the tying runs on base and you can't ask for anything more," Maloney said.
What both Florence and Kalamazoo can ask for is better pitching. In the two games of the series, the two teams have combined for 47 runs on 64 hits. Florence used six pitchers in the win and Kalamazoo had five. Each team used five pitchers on Tuesday night.
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White Sulphur Springs, W. Va -- Better late than never right? I just arrived at New Orleans Saints training camp Monday and am ready to kick off my first full day of training camp practice.
So let's chat about it. What burning Saints questions are on your minds today?
I'll be answering questions from 2-3 p.m. CT. following the morning session of practice at the Greenbrier. Send me your questions via the comment section below, and I'll do my best to answer them for the next hour.
Looking forward to speaking with everyone!


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Steve Kinser, a sort of Marlboro Man of dirt-track racing, is enjoying a resurgence at the age of 56 after struggling with neck problems last year. He hasn't won a World of Outlaws sprint car championship since 2005, but he's won six races this season and is running a close second in the season series — which he has won 20 times.
Tuesday night he takes on Fulton Speedway, where he's never won despite having claimed 35 victories in New York state during his career. It will be the only CNY appearance of the year for the Outlaws.
This season, Kinser is driving for the first time for NASCAR star Tony Stewart.
"I think the problems he had in his neck last fall, he'll admit he just thought it was part of being in his 50s now," Stewart said. "Once he had his operations and got healed up, he feels so much better now and you can see it in his driving. You can see how aggressive he is out there, like the old Steve Kinser again.
"He's got his second wind and I can promise you that those guys, every night when they see him, they're worried about him again. And that's what's fun: to see the guys actually worry about Steve Kinser again."
They'll also worry about his Tony Stewart Racing teammate, Donny Schatz, who is the four-time and defending series champion. Schatz won the last Outlaw race at Fulton, in 2006, and he won the most recent series race, Sunday night at Ohsweken (Ontario) Speedway.
Schatz is fourth in the standings, Jason Meyers is third, Kinser is second, and Joey Saldana, who drives for NASCAR's Kasey Kahne, leads the series. Saldana finished second at Fulton in 2006.
Also in the field Tuesday night will be NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Dave Blaney, who won a World of Outlaws championship in 1995. Blaney has won at Fulton, capturing an All Star Circuit of Champions race in 1987.
The Fulton feature pays $10,000 to win and is No. 49 out of 73 events in a grueling series that visits speedways from coast-to-coast starting in Florida in February and ending in North Carolina in November.
There are 15 full-time drivers, although the field is usually bolstered by local competitors. For example, Jessica Zemken, of Sprakers, who races mostly in the Northeast, is expected to compete at Fulton. She also drives for Tony Stewart Racing.
What's the attraction of the World of Outlaws? They're outrageously fast. Outlaw drivers have set records at eight tracks this season.
The other attraction is the drivers, like Kinser, who have become popular over many years of racing.
Stewart was asked recently if he'd ever wrestle Kinser, who was a state high school wrestling champion in Indiana.
"He's 50 years old (actually 56) and I still don't think I want any of that action. Even with him smoking cigarettes I don't think I want any of that."
Outlaws in Fulton
What: World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series
Where: Fulton Speedway
When: Grandstands open at 4:30 p.m. today. Hot laps are at 6:20. Racing is set for 7:30.
Support race: DIRTcar sportsman
For info: Call 593-6531 or go to www.fultonspeedway.com.
Tickets: $35 for adult general admission, $15 for youths 14 and under.


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Among the thousand or so people who had their picture taken with the Stanley Cup on Thursday, Frederick Matthew Fragner was unique.
He had his picture taken in the Stanley Cup.
At 12 days old, Frederick fit nicely in the bowl at the top of the revered trophy that goes to the NHL champions. The trophy was in Michigan with Steven Kampfer, who last season not only became the first Jackson native to play in the NHL but helped the Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup.
Frederick's father, Chris Fragner, was a teammate of Kampfer's at the University of Michigan and was at Yost Ice Arena, one of Kampfer's stops during his day with the trophy. Some other snapshots of the day:
Howie Borrow, the keeper of the cup, opened the back of an SUV parked at Barwis Methods Training Center in Plymouth, opened the case and allowed Kampfer to pull out the Stanley Cup.
"It's a lot heavier than I remember," Kampfer said of the 35-pound trophy that bears the names of team members of past NHL champions.
Kampfer posed for pictures with trainers and people working out at the facility where he trains under owner Mike Barwis, who was his strength and conditioning coach at Michigan.
"To see people you care about achieve their dreams — that's why you get into this business," Barwis said. "To see a guy like Steven grow and excel and become a Stanley Cup champion, which is something he probably dreamed about since he was four years old, is remarkable."
As Kampfer and his family returned to the bus that brought them from Jackson, Kampfer could not stop smiling.
"I never got him a toy for Christmas he liked better than this," his mother, Karyn, said.
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Seventeen University of Michigan hockey players have gone on to win the Stanley Cup, Kampfer being the latest. Thursday was believed to be the first time the Stanley Cup made it to Yost Ice Arena, the Wolverines' home.
"It means a lot," Michigan assistant coach Billy Powers said about Kampfer's visit. "You don't get a lot of time with the Stanley Cup, and to let Michigan and the Ann Arbor community share in this is special.
"It doesn't surprise me. I know Steven, and he always thinks about the right things."
A new jumbo scoreboard over the rink at Yost got its first use Thursday, with the screens showing various pictures of Kampfer above the words: "Michigan Hockey Congratulates Stanley Cup Champion Steven Kampfer."
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Kampfer carried the cup to the Michigan locker room for pictures with members of the athletic staff, including athletic director David Brandon, and other guests. Then the cup was set up in another room for fans to take pictures and get autographs.
A handful of patients from C.S. Mott Children's Hospital were the first ones in. The rest of the fans getting their picture taken with Kampfer and the cup were asked to make a donation to the hospital, which saw his older sister, Kristin, through many health challenges early in her life.
"A lot of his internal motivation is through her," his father, Bruce, said. "He thinks he's tired, and he thinks about what she's gone through, and he says, 'How can I be tired?' She, in her own way, has pushed him."
For two hours, Kampfer kept smiling and the fans kept coming, about 500 of them — kids and adults wearing Michigan, Bruins and Red Wings garb, one tyke with his goalie mask and one gentleman in a maize-and-blue Darth Vader-like costume — with many more still waiting when the session had to end.
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Julie Hill of Brooklyn, wearing a Bruins jersey, holding a Michigan jersey for Kampfer to sign, was first in line outside Daryl's Downtown as Jackson prepared to welcome Kampfer and the Stanley Cup.
"I'm glad I got here when I did," Hill said, looking back at the line that eventually would number around 500.
Hill saw Kampfer play in Ann Arbor and was especially happy when he was traded to the Bruins.
"I'm a big Boston fan," she said.
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Carol McVey of Jackson missed work to make sure she and her mother, Eleanor Cooley, were downtown in time to get near the front of the line.
"How often do you get to see the Stanley Cup?" McVey said.
Cooley used to live in Detroit and is a longtime Red Wings fan.
"We wanted the Bruins to win if we couldn't have it," Cooley said.
Dave Kaminski of Jackson was another Kampfer fan waiting for a picture with the player he followed at Michigan.
"The thing I respect about Steve is that he finished his four years and graduated," Kaminski said. "He didn't sell out. He did what he was supposed to."
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The crowd waited patiently as the cup was delayed more than an hour from its announced arrival. A late change meant Bruins ownership requested the cup be back in Boston briefly in the afternoon, so it was flown out and then back to Jackson.
As Kampfer at last walked onto the stage with the cup lifted above his head, the crowd chanted, "Steve! Steve! Steve!"
"It's awesome to bring it back home," Kampfer said. "To share it with Jackson is a dream come true."


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Coulter Optical entered the astronomy world in 1968 by producing low cost, reasonable quality parabolic mirrors. Later they became renowned for their inexpensive but usable Dobsonian style reflectors. The company folded late in 1995, not long after the death of the creator of the company, but in 1997, Murnaghan Instruments once again made the Coulter line of telescopes available at somewhat lower quality. In 2001 Murnaghan brought the line to the end for the final time.
|Coulter's first complete telescope was the CT-100, a 4 ¼" f/3.5 reflector with open tube, introduced in 1978. This was designed especially as a light-weight travel telescope. The optical tube was supplied with a 1 ¼" helical focuser, 3 eyepieces, and a case and weighed only 8.5 pounds. In 1979 it was made available with an equatorial mount in larger case with the system weighing 25 pounds.
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WAYNE — A Pequannock man died earlier this month from injuries he received when he was struck by a car in a Burger King parking lot, police said.
Inglis was traveling eastbound through the Burger King parking lot from the Newark-Pompton Turnpike in order to travel onto Route 23, Dring said.
Soperanez was rendered unconscious in the crash, and he was transported to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in critical condition, Dring said.
Soperanez died from his injuries the next day, Dring said.
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Last week, the Michigan Public Service Commission ordered Consumers Energy and DTE Energy to offer an opt-out option for their customers if or when they decided to implement smart meters.
While Consumers Energy has not yet decided whether there will be a price for customers to opt out, DTE Energy has proposed an opt-out program that would cost an initial $87 fee plus a $15 monthly surcharge, according to a recent report by AnnArbor.com.
Although the program needs to be approved first by the MPSC, the proposal is not fair to residents who have health and privacy concerns about smart meters, said David Sheldon of the Michigan Stop Smart Meters group.
Sheldon, a Ferndale resident, believes these devices can reveal things about people's lifestyles, like when they are home, when they sleep and what specific devices they are using. He also said there are many people who are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation and experience symptoms such as headaches, nausea and inability to sleep.
Overall, DTE has installed about 825,000 smart meters, according to AnnArbor.com.
"People that I've talked to that are opposed to smart meters don't find (opt-out fees) acceptable," Sheldon said. "Everybody is still between a rock and a hard place when it comes to getting any relief."
The group is advocating for there not to be any fees associated with opting out of smart meters.
Consumers Energy officials say smart meters are safe, secure and give an array of benefits to customers.
The company is investing $750 million into smart-grid technology in response to the state's 21st Century Energy Plan, which emphasizes the need for renewable energy and energy conservation.
Smart meters allow residents to see exactly how much energy they are using on a real-time basis, allowing them to adjust usage to cut monthly bills, company officials say.
The meters also have the capability to alert the utility if the power goes out, without the customer having to report the outage. Meters will send a "last gasp" signal, helping the company locate the problem and find an alternate route for sending energy.
Work crews contracted by Consumers Energy will start this week installing the first 1,000 smart meters in neighborhoods on Muskegon's west side.
(Related: Consumers Energy contracted crews begin installing 'smart meters' in Muskegon County)
By the end of the year, 50,000 homes and small businesses will be converted to the new digital meter technology. All 96,000 Consumers residential and small business customers in Muskegon County will be upgraded by March, company officials said.
There are about 5,000 pilot smart meters installed in Jackson County.
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The Paper Mill Playhouse and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center will be honored by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters Monday during the national service organization's annual convention in New York City.
The Paper Mill will be honored for its excellence and innovation in arts access, while NJPAC will receive the William Dawson Award for Programmatic Excellence. Baraka Sele, the Newark arts center's acting vice president for programming, won the same award in 2004.
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UGI will begin a natural gas main replacement project Monday on four blocks of Walnut Street in downtown Harrisburg that will restrict traffic and parking.
The work, which represents Phase 4 of the gas utility's $1.2 billion infrastructure betterment initiative, will occur on Walnut from North Front Street to North 3rd Street, Mondays through Fridays, excluding holidays, between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Workers will scale back or stop working in the 100 block of Walnut during the morning rush hour to accommodate traffic, said Joseph Swope, spokesman for UGI.
"We recognize that's a very busy intersection," he said. "We will schedule our construction so those lanes are open or not restricted to a significant degree."
Parking will be restricted on blocks under construction during work hours and the construction may also affect sidewalk access. UGI will provide alternate walkways as needed, according to a press release issued Thursday.
Workers may need to gain access to homes and businesses to renew service lines to those buildings, Swope said, but the utility has already contacted the affected residents and business owners. The work will take four to six hours during which residents and businesses will not have gas service, he said.
The utility will finish Phase 3 of the initiative this week, allowing them to move on to Phase 4, according to the press release. Phase 5 is expected to begin in the fall.
Previously, UGI upgraded gas mains on portions of North Third Street and North Second Street, as well as North Street, Liberty Street and Commonwealth Avenue.
"UGI recognizes that some residents will be inconvenienced during this ongoing project and will work to complete construction in a timely manner," said Robert P. Krieger, vice president of operations, according to the press release.
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When it comes to lavender I immediately think of my cousin Jacklyn. It's long been a favourite herb of hers and when it's in bloom she's one happy lady.
Lavender has many attributes – it's beautiful to look at, has a heady fragrance and adds a special something to unusual recipes.Carla Allen photo
She tells me it brings her "down to earth" and is "beauty in its most relaxed form."
"A field of it almost takes your breath away. It's like looking at the ocean," she said.
Recently she visited Sledding Hill in Bear River. The business specializes in culinary lavender and chili products.
"They have a wonderful lavender syrup that they make martinis out of it. I'm going to the Taste of Nova Scotia and voting for that this year," she said.
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Lavender used in the kitchen is primarily fresh blossoms or "culinary lavender," although dried blossoms can be substituted (use half the dried amount compared to fresh).
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To make lavender custard bring 1.5 cups milk and one tablespoon of lavender leaves to a boil. Cover and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes then strain this and set aside. Stir together three tablespoons of sugar, two teaspoons of cornstarch and the strained milk. Away from pan add half a cup of the hot milk mixture to two eggs. Stir then add to remainder of mixture. Cook for another three minutes. This can be served hot or cold.


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By CASEY OLSON
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A Federal Way High School legend is back on the sideline.
Justi Baumgardt, a 1991 Eagle graduate, enters her first season as the coach of the Federal Way girls soccer program. Baumgardt played in college at the University of Portland and just finished up her season with the New York Power of the professional Womens United Soccer Association.
She takes over a program that put together a pretty solid season last year, finishing 12-5-4 in the South Puget Sound League South Division and advancing to the state playoffs after a win over the No. 1-ranked Bellarmine Prep Lions in the West Central District tournament. The Eagles eventually lost to Eastlake in the quarterfinals.
But the introduction of Baumgardt and a veteran squad has everybody optimistic about the Eagles chances this season.
We have a solid core group of returners, Baumgardt said. I feel we will be strong and organized in the back and will have a solid central midfield.
Playing the back will be juniors Rachel Christenson, Mandy Ploskonka and Christina Ruiz. Providing the scoring punch for the Eagles will be forwards Ashlyn White and Brittany Bennett and the midfield will be patrolled by senior Hannah Bridges and freshman Bree Rowe.
If we can change a few habits and grasp a new style of play quickly, we might surprise a few people, Baumgardt said.
The Thomas Jefferson Raiders return to the SPSL South as the defending champions. The Raiders rolled through the 2002 regular season with a 12-1-3 record, which was one point better than second-place Curtis.
Coach Amy Sutherland returns several players from last year, including senior captains Nicole Pressnall and Lindsay Radford. Also back are senior forward Rachael Maus, sophomore midfielder Christa Bingham, sophomore Cameo Grubbs and sophomore Michelle Mohn, among others.
Sutherland also brings in a talented group of freshmen this season, highlighted by forward Melissa Hicks, who is the Raiders leading scorer in the preseason. Other freshmen include defender Kasie Casteneda, Michelle Borth, Kelsey Racicot, Shannon Hilby, Brittany Creek and Brittany McKay.
The Gators return several players from a team that lost to Federal Way in a shootout in a loser-out, one-game playoff to determine which team would be the SPSL Souths No. 4-seed into the playoffs. Decatur finished the regular season 8-4-4.
Coach Brandon Frederick enters his sixth season at the helm of the Gators and will be counting on a strong defense and many key returners from last years squad.
We should compete for a top spot in the SPSL South, Frederick said.
The defense will be highlighted by junior goalkeeper Kristen Johnson. Also back will be captain Clare Brown, senior Caitlin Britt, junior Leanna Pomeroy and freshman Kelsey Lusebrink on the defense. Frederick will be counting on captains Brittany Gilmer and Amanda Font in the midfield and well as sophomore Amanda Murphy. Providing the scoring punch for the Gators will be senior Nicole Collins and freshman Jordann Gilmer.
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Beamer officials made a solid hire when they got Carrie Boers to take over the Titan soccer program after leading Federal Way High School to the final-eight teams in the state a year ago.
Its an exciting thing weve got going on right now, Boers said. A brand new high school with little or no expectations from anyone in the league.
Boers will be counting on a group which includes only two players with varsity high school experience. Sophomores Ashley La Rose and Amanda Claunch both played for Boers at Federal Way a year ago La Rose as a starter.
It is going to be a year of growth and discovery, Boers said. These girls dont really know what to expect, but they are ready to face the challenge.
The Titans will rely on strong goal keeping and outworking other teams on the field.
Although we are young, weve got size, Boers said. Not only have we got some great soccer players, but some excellent all-around athletes.
Other strong players should be sophomores Rachel Thatcher, Courtney Weinman and Jessica Hunley, and freshmen Kelli Calvin and Nikki Mills.
Weve got nothing to lose and everything to gain, Boers said. Weve got an outstanding group of young ladies that have really worked hard this summer and are putting every little thing they have into this program.
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Syracuse -- Syracuse Stage in its 2011-2012 season presented the work of the young playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney. "The Brothers Size" was performed in April and May of 2012 in the Storch Theatre. It told the story of a complicated relationship between two brothers. Syracuse Stage's producing artistic director Timothy Bond and managing director Jeffrey Woodward took the production on tour _ to South Africa after it played in Syracuse.
At the time the play was staged in Syracuse, McCraney was commissioned to write five plays. His recent work, "Choir Boy," opened in New York City recently. New York Times theater critic Charles Isherwood reviewed it.
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LONGMEADOW -Officials have said daily operations in the assessor's department have not been altered due to the legal troubles of the former chairman of the Board of Assessors Jonathan Fein.
During a hearing in U.S. District Court on Dec. 20. Fein, 53, pleaded guilty to 29 counts of preparing fraudulent tax returns for clients of his financial consulting firm from January 2007 to April 2012 Sentencing was set for May 16.
Principal Assessor Robert P. Leclair said Fein was not involved with taxation or valuations in town.
"Since we changed to a charter form of government a few years ago some of the the Board of Assessors responsibilities shifted and now its primary concern is the approval of abatement applications," he said.
Currently the two remaining members of the board Michael Zeller, who is serving as the chairman, and Jeffrey A. Rahn will continue meeting while a third member is appointed.
Select Board Chairman Paul Santaniello said selectmen are responsible for appointing a new person.
"Our only concern is that there will be a rise in requests for abatement applications since the full impact of the new high school will take effect this year," said Santaniello said. "We would like to have a third person there to help handle that."
The town is responsible for paying $44 million towards the construction and renovation of Longmeadow High School. The rest of the $78 million for the project will come from the state School Building Authority.
Leclair said the tax rate went up by $1.86 this year.
"The tax rate went up and about 92 percent of that is due to the school. At the same time home values went down by about three percent," he said.
When residents apply for an abatement they will be applying to reassess the value of their home. If the home value remains the same, their tax rate will still go up, Leclair said.
The Board of Assessors next meeting will be held on Jan. 15.
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