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The NBA playoffs are underway, and for a few select free agents-to-be, there's more than a championship at stake.
With free agency just over three months away, this is the last chance some of the most notable names have to make a lasting impression.
We're not talking about winning (although that wouldn't hurt), but individual performances. How players perform on the Association's biggest stages says a lot about their character and their potential as a franchise player.
For some, it's also an opportunity to reverse any negative stigmas or (supposedly) misinterpreted narratives currently plaguing them.
Which of this summer's free agents have the most to prove as we watch the NBA playoffs unfold?
Their regular season has helped tell part of the story, and now, their postseason performance will forecast the rest.
*Unless otherwise noted, all stats from this article were compiled from Basketball-Reference.

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SEBEWAING -- A whirlwind week for Unionville-Sebewaing lineman Brendan Ballard ended with an offer to officially visit Eastern Michigan University.
The Eagles invitation comes on the heels of the Patriots senior getting similar offers from the University of North Dakota and Southern Illinois. Both Football Championship Subdivision schools also offered Ballard a scholarship.
Eastern Michigan hasn't extended Ballard a scholarship offer, but they just started recruiting him last week.
"Coach Mike Hart told me to come," Ballard said. "It's closer (than the other two schools), plus it's a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) school."
The former University of Michigan standout running back recently agreed to stay on with the Eagles as the team's running backs coach for new head coach Chris Creighton.
Before going into coaching, Hart played for three seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. Hart holds the Wolverines record for career rushing yards (5,040 yards).
"He was my favorite player when he was at Michigan," Ballard said.
Ballard said the school's proximity to his hometown, and a chance to play Division I football make EMU an intriguing destination.
A visit would allow him to meet with Creighton, who was hired to replace Ron English in December.
Eastern Michigan fired English in November when the athletic department was notified of a tape where he addressed his team using offensive language. English exited the program with a career record of 11-46.
Athletic Director Heather Lyke introduced Creighton as coach in mid-December.
"In recruiting terms, we've landed a difference-maker," Lyke said, at the introductory press conference.
Creighton comes to Ypsilanti after having spent the past six seasons coaching at Drake University. The 17-year head coach has a career record of 139-46.
He will try to turn around an EMU squad that hasn't had a winning season since 1995. Last year, the Eagles finished 2-10 (1-7 Mid-American Conference).
Michael Niziolek covers local sports for MLive/Bay City Times. Email him at firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him on Twitter, Facebook or Google+


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A key problem for machine/motion controllers has always been what it takes to integrate an effective control solution. Systems engineering resources are scarce, space in the control cabinet is at a premium and minimizing system connections and time-to-build systems is a priority.
As a result, one approach control manufacturers are using to simplify the integration process is to build the drives into the controller package. Most of the advantages are obvious. The system interconnections are part of the product, and testing is handled by the controls manufacturer. And because the drives are part of the product design, and a keen eye is always on limiting the footprint of the controller, manufacturers are carefully designing the drives into the package to save space. The result is solutions that require much less cabinet space for the controls and drives, fewer field wiring connections and the inherent advantages of buying a fully tested, standard product.
The Ensemble Epaq from Aerotech provides up to six axes of motion control in one integrated, stand-alone package. The controller can daisy chain three extra drives and command up to nine axes of coordinated motion under program control. This configuration allows users to seamlessly mix and match drive types (linear versus PWM, brush or brushless, stepper) within the same positioning system using a common programming and control platform. Multiple units can be controlled from one Windows PC through Ethernet or USB. Optional on-board encoder interpolation offers the user programmable axis resolution, and the ability to change interpolation values through software. The controller uses a 225 MHz double precision, floating-point DSP for performance in applications including point-to-point motion, linear and circular interpolation. It offers multi-axis error correction, 2D error mapping, direct commutation of linear and rotary brushless servomotors and on-board servo autotuning. The system features high-speed position latching and a single-axis position synchronized output.
The BX-300 from Berkeley Process Control is the newest of a series of space saving, highly integrated motion-and-machine controllers employed in applications as diverse as nuclear medicine and semiconductor manufacturing. The BX controller offers internally powered servo drives, an expandable 100 Mbit Ethernet I/O system, scalable serial ports and an object based development environment. The controller provides control of servomotors, actuators, multi-axis robots, slides and process elements. By unifying the control of an entire machine or module, the controller maximizes throughput and reliability while dramatically reducing total system cost and integration effort. The controller is available in configurations of up to eight axis of control and six internally powered brushed or brushless servo drives. With more than four times the compute power of its predecessor, automation throughput is not captive to motion controller capability. Enhanced internal drive circuitry broadens the spectrum of off-the-shelf motors and robots directly supported.
The Accelera series motion controllers from Galil Motion Control offer a powerful, 32-bit RISC-based microcomputer that delivers higher speeds and more processing power than previous generation controllers. The new controllers accept encoder inputs at frequencies up to 22 MHz, provide servo update rates as high as 32 kHz and execute program instructions within 40 µsec. The DMC-40x0 is a packaged, full-featured motion controller that operates in a standalone configuration or interfaced to a PC via an Ethernet 10/100Base-T or RS232 port. The controller is available packaged with multi-axis drives which eliminates the need for external, separate drives and minimizes wiring. The first multi-axis drive product for the DMC-40x0 is the AMP-43040, a 4-axis amplifier for driving brush or brushless servo motors up to 500W. Future product releases will include drives for stepper motors. The DMC-40x0 comes in one-through eight-axis formats and lets the user purchase only the number of axes required.


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A Schuylkill County boy is getting a helping "paw" from his brand new service dog.
Colin Studlack, 8, of Pottsville, has a form of muscular dystrophy, which makes it hard for him to perform some everyday tasks.
So, Milk-Bone and Sam's Club teamed up to cover the cost of a service dog from the non-profit group Canine Assistants.
The dog is still being trained, but a special ceremony was held Thursday at the Sam's Club in Hanover Township to mark the donation.
Once the training is complete, the service dog will be able to open doors for Colin, turn on lights and get help in case of an emergency.
"It lets us know that he can maintain some of his independence. He can go in the backyard and play, and we don't have to worry if he fell, that he couldn't get up and ask mom and dad for help. The dog will be able to do that for him, so it's, we're very excited for him," said Cindy Studlack, Colin's mom.
Colin will take his dog home after they both complete a two-week training camp.


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Re: Help w/CDMA and GSM Network CertificationSandy Oct 27, 2010 4:31 AM (in response to chuckycharms)
have you requested a Dev Kit from AT&T available via this website? This route may provide a fast commercial and certification route for you.
Re: Help w/CDMA and GSM Network CertificationRob Buehler Oct 29, 2010 6:57 AM (in response to chuckycharms)
Out of curiousity, why are you developing both CDMA and GSM? Is there any reason you wouldn't pick a single provider?
Thanks, Rob
Re: Help w/CDMA and GSM Network Certificationchuckycharms Oct 29, 2010 8:35 AM (in response to Rob Buehler)
Sandy, Thanks for the comment, however our developers have that portion of the project taken care of. Rob, We need to move quick to market and gsm will allow this to be done. Verizons certification process can be very lengthy, however it is our preferred protocol, so we will be focusing on cdma after the gsm product is to market. Lastly a large portion of our market is in rural areas, and in the us gsm coverage is very poor in these areas. Thanks for your comments so far!
Re: Help w/CDMA and GSM Network CertificationMorgan Patel Oct 29, 2010 10:25 AM (in response to chuckycharms)
On the certfication front, both will require work.
With GSM, you can make life a lot easier using a pre-certified module. see www.att.com/module for AT&T's pre-certified list. T-Mobile claims not to require operator certfication. But they could always come back and force you to change your app - see http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/android-im-app-brought-t-mobiles-network-its-knees/2010-10-14.
For Verizon, its pretty much a 4-6 month process. You should check out Kore Telematics. They are a reseller of both AT&T and Verizon. They handle lots of certifications processes for both networks. They may be a good vendor for you, especially if you're not big enough to really get the attention of those operators. (no, I don't work for Kore).
Re: Help w/CDMA and GSM Network Certificationchuckycharms Oct 29, 2010 11:10 AM (in response to Morgan Patel)
Thanks for the info! We are indeed using a pre-certified module, so that should help things.
I will take a look at Kore, are they capable of certifying our devices and providing custom service plans along with provisioning interfacing?
Thanks for the help,
Re: Help w/CDMA and GSM Network CertificationTim Reiter Oct 31, 2010 8:55 PM (in response to chuckycharms)
Yes, Kore is capable of handling certification, custom service plans, and provisioning.
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Re: Help w/CDMA and GSM Network Certificationsking Nov 4, 2010 8:49 AM (in response to chuckycharms)
Numerex has been in business for 17 years now and is very experienced at taking companies through the certification process. Additionally, they provide network services (GSM & CDMA) as well and have a larger footprint of coverage across the U.S. than other carriers. I would be happy to provide you with more information about either of these services, just email me at email@example.com .


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Dependable earns Muche win
Joe McNulty knocked in Jim DeCesare (who tripled) in the eighth inning to lead Dependable Auto Body to a 5-4 win over Victory Sports in Fred Muche League play Friday night.
DeCesare had three hits in the game as Tom Murray picked up the win.
Design Plumbing 9, Rebels 8: Ken Wonica's three-RBI double and Jonathan Cordero's two-run single powered a seven-run sixth inning for Design.
Wonica tossed four shutout innings and Mike Colletta earned the save.
Winestock 6, Richmond County Rebels 5: Junior Gil smacked an RBI double in the bottom of the seventh for the game-winner. Raul Carreon went 2 for 2 with an RBI and Javier Carreron was the winning pitcher.
Boardwalk Pub triumphs
Tony Perez collected three hits and Dominick Griffo picked up the win as the Boardwalk Pub topped the Secret Squirrels 7-4 in South Shore Softball Association action.
Mike Lorenzo and Bob Tarwacki had three hits apiece and Rob Netzel added four RBI as Sciulla's Bombers/3 Lounge topped Parkway Collision 11-3 in a Just for Kicks Men's League A division contest.
Anthony Sclafani (three RBI) and Joe Tuccio (three hits) supplied the offense for winning pitcher Dave Vargus as Arrochar Pharmacy took over first place in the VASA League with a 4-2 decision over Chicken Bones.
Spoto and Spoto shine
Carla Ann Spoto threw games of 203 and 187, while Alexander Spoto had games of 214, 243 and 224 for a 681 series at Rab's Country Lanes.
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SI Youth Leaders Triples League: Carla Ann Spoto 203, 187; Alexander Spoto 214, 243, 224-681; Timothy Barclay 227, 210, 203-640; Breanna Barclay 172; Donald Viania 189; Joseph Calendrillo 200, 195; Breanna Aurelia 192, 165; Thomas Ferrante 180; Nicole Colucci 178, 169, 176; Kelly Schropp 176, 168, 201.


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Indian Hills and Ramapo always circle the date on the calendar when they play each other, but with Ramapo knocking off the previously undefeated Indian Hills just over two weeks ago, the rivalry has gone up a notch.
"Absolutely. It's a big rivalry," Indian Hills coach George Hill said. "We are the same district and we are playing for the division championship as well, so it's a huge game for us."
Ramapo defeated its sister school, Indian Hills, 9-8, on April 19th and its still the team's only loss on the season. Indian Hills comes into the tilt 13-1-2 with a 6-1-1 division record, tied with Paramus atop of Big North Freedom Division.
Hill's squad nearly came back against Rampo after falling behind, 9-2. Junior Serafino Brito hit a home run in the seventh inning, but Indian Hills left the bases loaded in the final frame. Indian Hills has won its last three games with the last victory coming against Ridgewood and is 5-0-1 since the loss to Ramapo.
As for Ramapo, they started the season strongly, beginning 8-3, but dropped four in a row before defeating Ramsey on Saturday. Ramapo comes into the game 9-7 with a 2-5 division record.
The game does not mean anything in terms of Ramapo's chances to make it into the Bergen County Tournament as only the first 16 games of the season count, but head coach Mickey Hunt also said how fueled the rivalry between the two sister schools is.
"It's not important in that way (making the BCT) at all. But it's a rivalry game. It's a game that both schools get up for no matter if its football, basketball, hockey, baseball, softball, it doesn't matter," Hunt said. "The kids look forward to playing their in-district rival."
The projected starters for Monday's game are Stephen Evangelista for Ramapo and Brett Wilkes for Indian Hills. Evangelista is 1-1 with his victory coming against Marist on April 11th. Wilkes is 3-0 and pitched a complete game in a 10-3 victory against Northern Highlands last Monday.


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Music teachers on Whidbey Island host Russian performer Yelena Balabanova
Whidbey Island Music Teachers present Yelena Balabanova in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW Second Ave.
"Magical" and "mesmerizing," Balabanova has performed as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician in numerous festivals and concerts, including Steinway Hall, Benaroya Hall, a four-year tenure at Colorado Music Fest, and tours across the United States, Canada, Europe and her native Russia.
"At God's Waterfall," Balabanova's new CD was met with rave reviews. The CD features a live performance of Scriabin and Chopin Etudes and poetry by Rosalyn Renshaw. She will also appear Tuesday, Jan. 22, in Clinton at the gathering of Whidbey Island Music Teachers at 9:30 a.m. at the Lawrence home on Columbia Beach. For more information, call Rosi Hendrickson at 520-456-5782 or Sharon Lawrence at 360-320-4605.
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DATES: Fax written comments on the collection of information by September 23, 2013. ADDRESSES: To ensure that comments on the information collection are received, OMB recommends that written comments be faxed to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, OMB, Attn: FDA Desk Officer, FAX: 202-395-7285, or emailed to email@example.com. All comments should be identified with the OMB control number 0910-0670. Also include the FDA docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FDA PRA Staff, Office of Operations, Food and Drug Administration, 1350 Piccard Dr., PI50-400B, Rockville, MD 20850, firstname.lastname@example.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has submitted the following proposed collection of information to OMB for review and clearance. Guidance for Industry on Hypertension Indication: Drug Labeling for Cardiovascular Outcome Claims--(OMB Control Number 0910-0670)-- Extension This guidance is intended to assist applicants in developing labeling for outcome claims for drugs that are indicated to treat hypertension. With few exceptions, current labeling for antihypertensive drugs includes only the information that these drugs are indicated to reduce blood pressure; the labeling does not include information on the clinical benefits related to cardiovascular outcomes expected from such blood pressure reduction. However, blood pressure control is well established as beneficial in preventing serious cardiovascular events, and inadequate treatment of hypertension is acknowledged as a significant public health problem. FDA believes that the appropriate use of these drugs can be encouraged by making the connection between lower blood pressure and improved cardiovascular outcomes more explicit in labeling. 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If there are no cardiovascular outcome data to cite, one of the following two paragraphs should appear: ``There are no trials of [DRUGNAME] or members of the [name of pharmacologic class] pharmacologic class demonstrating reductions in cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension,'' or ``There are no trials of [DRUGNAME] demonstrating reductions in cardiovascular risk in patients with hypertension, but at least one pharmacologically similar drug has demonstrated such benefits.'' In the latter case, the applicant's submission generally should refer to table 1 in section V of the guidance. If the applicant believes that table 1 is incomplete, it should submit the clinical evidence for the additional information to Docket No. FDA-2008-D-0150. The labeling submission should reference the submission to the docket. 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Shelbourne take over as league leaders as a result of this disappointing defeat for Waterford United at the RSC and the Blues are now out of contention and condemned to another season in the lower division.
The Reds and Dundalk will contest next Saturday's day of reckoning when the championship title and the single promotion place will be decided on the last gasp of the campaign.
Shelbourne will be at home to Limerick 37 while Dundalk travel to face Kildare County.
Shelbourne broke the deadlock on 34 minutes when David McAllister scored from the penalty spot following a period of intense pressure on the home goal.
United had failed to clear their lines from a David Freeman corner and, as the ball bobbled about in a crowded area, referee Robert Rogers adjudged that the Reds' skipper Damien Brennan was upended by Dave Warren.
United enjoyed the best of the exchanges for the first fifteen minutes and David Grincell went close to scoring on two occasions. But then the visitors began to dominate, especially at midfield, and Anto Flood had the ball in the net on 24 minutes, only to be ruled offside.
Minutes later, James Keddy unleashed a powerful blockbuster from 30 yards which Packie Holden did well to tip over the United crossbar for a corner.
United's Kenny Browne was dismissed on 90 minutes for a second yellow card offence.
Waterford United: Holden, Quigley (Dunphy, 58 minutes), Clarke, Fitzpatrick, Browne, Warren, Fitzgerald, McCarthy (Bermingham, 81 minutes), Sullivan (Kiely, 78 minutes), Grincell, Waters. Substitutes not used: Mulcahy, Spicer.
Shelbourne FC: Delaney, Murphy, Hedderman, Keely, Brennan, McAllister, McGill, Keddy, Flood, Freeman, Rutherford (Chambers, half-time). Substitutes not used: Georgescu, Byrne, Lawrance, Whelan.
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Well, what do you know, I agree with fiercehunter. Wheat at its best is insipid. The money spent, and by the way, we all pay approx $17/year to subsidize corn/wheat/etc., is for special interests (Monsanto, ConAgra, etc.) to make money. They don't give a shit whether we live or die from their products. As long as they show a profit this year.
Believe what you want. Even when I thought I believed CW, I always knew that the recommendation for grain was wrong. Why? Go do a google search on how to fatten livestock. It's much the same as what is advised by the govt (of the corporations, by the corporations, for the corporations) what we should be eating.
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In FY 2013, we will distribute approximately $3 million through cost-share grants to carry out forest restoration projects on public lands in New Mexico. Projects must be designed through a collaborative process that includes affected communities and other stakeholders. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact the following Program Coordinators in your area.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. MST on February 25, 2013. Electronic submission can be made through Grants.gov.
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Andrew Szczerba's football luck remains the same. It's all bad.
Penn State's senior tight end, who missed all of last year with a back injury, has a head injury and is questionable for the Nittany Lions' showdown with No. 3 Alabama Saturday afternoon at 3:30.
Strangely, the 6-6, 266-pound Szczerba was left off Penn State's injury report. But Lions coach Joe Paterno acknowledged Szczerba got "bumped up a little bit" during PSU's 41-7 win over Indiana State. He caught one pass for four yards.
"We will not know until Thursday … we've got two days,'' Paterno said, talking about Szczerba's status for the Crimson Tide contest.
"The 'Doc' told me,that they gotta maybe let him do a little running … and then we'll see how he is. But he did get, I don't think they would classify it as a concussion, but he's got some problems.
"So they're going to watch him for a day a two before they make a decision as to whether it would be safe for him to play.''
The absence of Szczerba would be significant. The Lions expected a healthy Szczerba to have a major impact in the running game as a blocker. And the Lions will need all the big bodies they can muster against an Alabama defense many believe is the best in the country.
Behind Szczerba is only one tight end with experience -- sophomore Kevin Haplea.
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Souhei always wanted to be a professional boxer. Yet at the age of 25, he is just an idle good-for-nothing who keeps himself from starving by sleeping with older, rich woman. After a traumatic boxing bout in high school that nearly left his opponent dead, he is simply wasting his life away in an attempt to atone for his impulsive behavior in his youth. His rather serious friend and struggling writer, Chika, has watched Souhei for the last ten years. With his help, will Souhei be able to finally achieve his childhood dreams? An extra story continuing from "Boys & Girls (Otoko no ko, Onna no ko)" one-shot from "Chiisana Glass no Sora"...
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Britons are not only having to contend with a pound falling to near parity with the euro and hitting multi-year lows against the dollar, they are also now being weighed down with change.
Global Investing
End of carry trade unwind?
Merrill Lynch's monthly poll of fund managers around the world has a bit of a surprise in the small print. More investors now reckon the Japanese yen is overvalued than see it as undervalued. This is the first time this has been the case since Merrill began asking the question, said by staff to be about eight years ago.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain has admitted in the past that economics is not his strong suit. In an interview with Reuters this week, he expressed a desire for a Treasury secretary who inspires confidence and trust if he should win the White House. McCain also aid he could balance the budget by 2013 if the economy gets going and if nothing is done to harm growth.Nothing worrying about any of that.


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I'll say it before, and I'll say it again: I really wish that Jason Varitek finishes his career with the Boston Red Sox.
However, I'm still sticking with the prediction I made in November. Given the impasse between he and Red Sox management, it's hard to picture him playing another home game in Fenway Park.
It's a shame, really. The latest reports suggest that the Sox remain millions of dollars apart in negotiations, with the Sox offering about half of the $10 million to $12 million Varitek would have received through arbitration had he consented to it after the season.
WEEI's Rob Bradford reported yesterday that the latest offer Theo Epstein and company is for two years, but with a major caveat on salary. It also includes a deadline:
WEEI.com has learned from a source close to the negotiations that the two-year offer made by the Red Sox to catcher Jason Varitek is for $5 million for the first year, along with a club option for $5 million or a $3 million player option for season No. 2 of the deal. It is believed incentives would be part of the agreement. The Red Sox have set a deadline for Varitek to accept the offer, although it is not known what the date has been set.
Add in an additional report Saturday from the reliable Buster Olney that the Sox and Varitek remain at an "impasse," and it's not hard to read the writing on the wall: It still looks like El Capitan is on his way out.
Given the market, how can Varitek reasonably expect $10 million-plus? The entire situation is beginning to take the shape of a bad divorce, unfolding in slow motion as all we kids beg for Mommy and Daddy to start listening to each other better.
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A proposed daiquiri-serving nightclub that would offer rock music cover bands on North Causeway Boulevard in Metairie got batted down by the Jefferson Parish Council on Wednesday.
The case was unusual in that parish planners determined the plans for the club, called The Blue Monkey, satisfied all the relevant ordinances, and the Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board endorsed it. The type of business-based zoning at the Causeway and 22nd Street location, however, requires the extra step of Parish Council approval for nightclubs.
Hearing objections from neighbors, the council exercised its option to pass judgment and rejected the club. Councilwoman Cynthia Lee-Sheng, the district representative in the area, said she agreed with concerns from other businesses that it was the wrong fit for neighborhood.
"We do not believe it's an appropriate use, inconsistent with the overall business climate in that area," Jim Hudson, president of Omni Bank, told the council. The bank's headquarters sits next to the site.
"It is the wrong direction for that particular neighborhood," said Pat LeBlanc, an Omni board member and lawyer with an office nearby. "This is an expansion in the wrong direction."
The club's owner, Brian Brothers, and his lawyer, Marc Michaud, however, argued the parish system allowing the council to torpedo such projects on a case-by-case basis resulted in an arbitrary and unfair decision.
"When there are no criteria, then that violates the individual's equal protection rights," said Michaud, referring to the council's ability to factor any information it chooses into approving or denying nightclubs. Under some types of zoning in other locations, the parish automatically grants approval when projects meet all the standards in the codes.
"Brian didn't ask for a variance or exception," Michaud said. "He agreed to several of the stipulations. It appears that from the get-go this was not about anything to do with established ordinances."
Issues from Fat City, on the other side of Lakeside Shopping Center, also touched The Blue Monkey.
A proposed ordinance that attempts to reinvent the former nightclub district includes restrictions on the operating hours of bars.
Parish planners suggested to Parish Council members they might consider those potential
bar closing times in their decision on The Blue Monkey, perhaps also restricting its hours, even though it is not located in Fat City. Planning Director Ed Durabb said earlier closing times in Fat City could mean more traffic from people leaving bars there and moving to the new club.
Brothers and Michaud argue the parish is applying standards from an ordinance that is not yet law and covers a district outside where The Blue Monkey would operate. Parish officials argue the status of Fat City is one of the many issues the council can weigh in this kind of case.
Brothers also said he found it unfair that other nearby bars operate around the clock under the same zoning scheme. Parish officials said those bars are only allowed because they existed before the current zoning, which prohibits new bars altogether and only allows nightclubs, which must provide live music, with the special council approval.
Michaud and Brothers said they likely will sue the parish over the rejection.


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On Monday the Supreme Court decided its most anticipated case of the year. According to a sharply divided 5-4 court, the government cannot compel a closely-held corporation to provide contraceptive coverage as part of its Affordable Care Act-mandated employee insurance plans.
The Great Debate
Plan B: where politics trump science. Again.
By Amanda Marcotte
The views expressed are her own.
Wednesday morning Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius overruled the FDA's long-awaited decision taking age restrictions off Plan B emergency contraception. The change would have allowed those 16 and under to buy Plan B, moving it from behind the pharmacist counter and into the shelves alongside aspirin and condoms. But now that won't happen.


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Cumberland Valley 8, Carlisle 0: Ben Eppley's three-run jack highlighted a six-run sixth for the host Eagles. Eppley also cleared five strong innings from Hunter Schryver with two seamless innings of relief. Schryver added two hits and only allowed one hit.
Lower Dauphin 12, Harrisburg 0: Marshal Kiessling fanned five and Deon Stafford belted three hits to pace the Falcons. Matt Krobath (2-for-2) and Stafford shared seven RBIs in the five-inning decision.
Trinity 9, Milton Hershey 0: Rocks catcher Mitch Weaver (4-for-4) stayed red-hot, slamming a three-run homer that sealed Dan Scarpelli's complete game. The game-winner allowed just four hits and helped his cause with two hits and two runs batted in.
East Pennsboro 3, Boiling Springs 2: The Bubblers stumbled for seven errors, which helped Panthers pitcher Paxton Smith card a four-hitter on the road. Kyle Miller bagged a RBI single in the win.
Big Spring 9, James Buchanan 2: Dylan Johnson stretched the distance, scattering five hits, and Danny Farling steered the Dogs with three hits. Assisting Big Spring's 13-hit attack was Tom Swartz, who plated three runs, and Hunter Shannon (two hits). Johnson fanned three.
Upper Dauphin 15, Greenwood 0: It was another tough outing for visiting Greenwood as UD hurlers Kane Bouchard and Ian Buffington combined for the three-hit shutout. Cody Kreiser led the Trojans offense with three RBIs.
Halifax 9, East Juniata 7: Ryan Minnich and Zach Schumber pushed across two runs apiece as Halifax popped 10 hits. Joe Raker (2-for-3) also chimed in, lifting Kaleb Reitz to a complete-game six-hitter. Jesse Watts homered in the loss.
Northern Lebanon 16, Annville-Cleona 7: Brad Kreiser sacked the Dutchmen with six RBIs, two coming on a first-inning home run. Pitching in was Jordan Seltzer, who went 4-for-4 and chipped in a solo shot in the sixth.
Mechanicsburg 4, Cedar Cliff 0: Joey Bishop had dead aim at Metro Bank Park as the complete-game winner struck out six against a single walk. Joe Hennessy popped in two runs on three hits while Bishop limited the Colts to two hits.
Harrisburg Christian 12, Carson Long 0: Cody Brown smacked a three-run homer and David Yeckley went 3-for-3 for the Knights. Yeckley and Connor Shroyer each banked three RBIs. Brown finished with four to aid Sam Smith's two-hit gem.


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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment has today released a new teaser trailer for Injustice: Gods Among Us, which will be coming to Wii U on April 16 (April 19 in Europe). The new trailer for the epic fighting game focuses on the Green Lanterns role in the storyline, and his struggle to defeat his ultimate foe - a carbon copy of himself! In the trailer, the Green Lantern, aka Hal Jordan, is heard to say: My oath says that no evil shall escape my sight. So what happens when that evil is me? The trailer also features previously unseen story elements, and a snippet of some of the cutscenes featuring The Green Lantern. Injustice: Gods Among Us was developed by the award-winning NetherRealm Studios, and is the first of hopefully many instalments in this new fighting game franchise set in the DC Comics universe, featuring a large cast of DC Comics favourites, such as Batman, Green Arrow, Cyborg, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman, The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and many more. Looks amazing!
Source: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment
I am getting this game on Tuesday for Wii U.
Montages, Commentaries and Competitive Gameplays: https://www.youtube.com/user/ZAV1010/


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Fall 2009 Colloquium Series
November 18
Speaker: Janet L. Neiswewander, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Arizona State University
Title: Social interaction influences drug reward even in rats
Initial experience taking drugs usually occurs in a social context during adolescence or young adulthood, yet very little basic neuroscience research on drug abuse has examined social influences on drug reward and dependence. Laboratory rats, like humans, rely on social interactions for their physical health and psychological well-being, and as such, social interactions in adolescent rats are naturally rewarding. I will present research demonstrating that drug and social rewards interact synergistically in adolescent rats. I will also present data examining neuroendocrine stress responses and neural activation associated with drug and social reward interactions. Finally, the implications of these findings for understanding and treating drug dependence will be discussed.
November 4
Speaker: Selena T. Nguyen-Rodriguez, Ph.D., MPH, Institute for Helath Promotion and Disease Prevention, Research Department of Preventive Medicine
Title: Emotional Eating in Minority Youth
Psychosocial and behavioral associations of emotional eating in minority adolescents will be discussed. Data from a larger physical activity intervention study were used to conduct multilevel regression and structural equation model analyses. Results indicate that there is specificity in emotions and foods associated with emotional eating. It also appears that several associations found in European and Caucasian samples as well as in the adult literature generalize to a minority sample of adolescents. Further, stress may be related to emotional eating regardless of weight status. The role of sleep behavior and emotional eating is further studied in a sample of minority children. Results from these studies emphasize the important role of affect as an influential factor in eating behavior. Thus, these findings provide points of focus for obesity interventions that may not have previously received ample attention.
October 21
Speaker: Steven J. Mee, M.D., Los Alamitos, California
Title: A Quantitative Scale in the Assessment of Psychological Pain as a Risk Factor for Suicidality
The contributions of psychological pain to depression, suicidality, hopelessness and physical pain are not well-defined, nor have methods been developed to reliably and measurably discriminate between these related experiences. Despite important advances in mood disorder research, nearly 30,000 people commit suicide each year. A convergence of evidence suggests that psychological pain may play a central role in depression and suicide.To date, no reliable and validated instruments have been utilized to assess the incidence or effect on suicidality of psychological pain in patients with major depressive episodes. We developed the Mee-Bunney Psychological Pain Assessment Scale (MBP) to provide rapid, reliable and valid measurement of psychological pain. Our efforts utilizing the MBP to measure psychological pain in depressed and non-depressed subjects have shown that psychological pain adds statistical strength to the prediction of suicide even after controlling for measures of hopelessness and depression. Analysis of raw scores identified a threshold differentiating depressives from controls as well as patients with high and low suicidality potential.
October 7
Speaker: Peter Kufahl, Ph.D., Department of Meolecular and Integrative Neurosciences, The Scripps Research Institute
Title: Conditioned Brain Responses to Cocaine: Studies in Human Addicts and Animal Subjects
Cocaine is a widely abused drug that has highly reinforcing properties in humans and animals. Repeated exposure to cocaine results in physiological and neurological adaptations which may eventuate in compulsive drug use. In this seminar I will describe two sets of clinical studies of cocaine addicts and two studies of animal models, all of which use intravenous cocaine as a stimulus. In human addicts, the brain response to cocaine was examined in vivo with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), demonstrating a pattern of activated brain areas. This experiment was then repeated, with the additional factor of a modified context: in one trial the addict was expecting cocaine stimulus and in the other trial the addict was expecting an injection of vehicle. Subcortical and limbic brain areas reacted similarly to cocaine under the different conditions, but the drug response in higher-order brain areas demonstrated changes in both sensitivity and timing. This result was the first to demonstrate a conditioned response in brain activity in human cocaine addicts, to cocaine reinforcement in one context that was discernable from a response to the same drug in a modified context. The feasibility of measuring cocaine-induced brain activity in the rat was investigated by examining post mortem tissue for the expression of Fos, a protein associated with stimulated neural activity. Since fMRI of rats require the use of anesthetics, the cocaine response of rats under anesthesia induced by different methods (isoflurane and alpha-chloralose) was compared against the cocaine response of conscious, drug-naïve rats. Isoflurane was found to reduce cocaine-elicited Fos expression, whereas alpha-chloralose extinguished it. A follow-up study investigated the effect of isoflurane on the cocaine-elicited Fos response in rats previously conditioned to cocaine, under a locomotor sensitization procedure. The modulatory effects of isoflurane on the Fos expression in conditioned rats were consistent with those found in the cocaine-naïve rats, confirming the regional sensitivity of the brain cocaine response to anesthesia. The animal model was therefore adjudged to be most useful in simulating the effects of cocaine on the limbic and subcortical brain structures of human addicts.
September 23
Speaker: Dustin Thoman, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, CSULB
Title: The Social Nature of 'intrinsic' Motivation: How talking with others affects the development of interest
People are intrinsically motivated when their behavior is motivated by the anticipated, sought, or actual experience of interest. When most people think or talk about having intrinsic motivation toward some activity, they typically describe the source of that motivation as deriving solely from within themselves (i.e., from some internal source). Most psychological models of intrinsic motivation propose the idea, in some form, that the social context can indirectly facilitate intrinsic motivation, but these models maintain the basic idea that interest arises from the transaction between a person and a given activity at a single point in time. When intrinsic motivation is considered within a continuous self-regulatory process (Sansone & Thoman, 2005), however, the social nature of intrinsic motivation is revealed, as other people may be integral to the interest experience at multiple points in the process—even after the initial transaction. For example, one way other people affect the development of interest for a given activity is through listening behavior in conversations about the activity (Thoman, Sansone, & Pasupathi, 2007). I will describe results from a series of studies (utilizing experimental, quasi-experimental, and survey methodologies) that converge to support the proposition that social interaction plays an important role in the experience and development of activity interest even beyond the immediate activity experience. Conclusions are discussed in terms of how these results inform our understanding of the social processes that contribute specifically to students' development of educational and career interest and identities.


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Casey said he had spoken with Susac's father, Nick, and that Andrew's surgery -- which took place Monday --had gone well.
"It's like I said last week, we can't control who we have," Casey said Tuesday. "My catcher right now is Parker Berberet and Ryan Gorton and we don't have Andrew Susac and that's that."
Susac said last week that if he elected to have surgery, it would not require a cast, and estimated that it would be a 4-6 week recovery. Casey was not sure on Tuesday the timetable for Rodriguez or Susac's return.
Arguably the team's best player, Susac said he hoped to return to the lineup at some point this season, possibly as a designated hitter.
Both Rodriguez and Susac were injured while batting. Susac said that sometimes, a hamate bone break can simply be a matter of playing through pain, but that he didn't "want to rush anything because it's one of those things that can get worse."
The Beavers are coming off a series sweep of then-No. 5 Arizona State, the first time since 1999 that the Sun Devils had been swept in a Pac-10 series. After the win Oregon State jumped 10 spots in Baseball America's top 25 poll. OSU travels to No. 17 Stanford this weekend. Neither Rodriguez or Susac will make the trip.
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By Robert Leonard of Westerleigh
I wanted to acknowledge my daughter, Meghan Leonard, and her effort to support and do a small thing for cancer patients.
Meghan's aunt in Florida is undergoing cancer treatment, and enduring all the issues that come it - nausea, hair loss etc.
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This used to be a networking group but is now the Vancouver Gift Economy. Here you can look up the concept:
http://www.gifteconomy.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/30755425272...
You can still generally use this space
how you like - meet people, plan events, network
for what you like - cooking, exercise, music, book clubs, etc
but I will probably moderate commercial events.
Please feel encouraged to suggest a Vancouver community activity like the above examples - it could be a certain show or something that has a cost attached, but if I sense it is too heavy/repeating on the commercial I won't approve it.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Iwas standing on line at the grocery store the other day and overheard a conversation between two people who were talking about the flu shot. "I'm not getting that shot, that's crazy. They put a virus into your body. Why would I do that?"
In my compulsively medical way, I wanted to explain to her how vaccines work — but, don't worry, I kept my mouth shut. It did get me thinking though, that a lot of people probably don't understand just how immunizations (vaccines) work and why they save lives.
First, it's helpful to understand the difference between a virus (like influenza or the "flu") and bacteria. The latter are living things, organisms. Hence, antibiotics, literally translated as "against life," will kill them.
Viruses, on the other hand, are technically not living things. They don't reproduce on their own and need a host's living cells in order to make more of their own kind. So, if you have a virus and you're taking antibiotics, you're not attacking the virus. For that you need to take an antiviral medication like acyclovir or Tamiflu, which are only available by prescription and are given to patients with very severe cases of the flu or who have complicating medical conditions.
The human body has an amazing defense mechanism called the immune system. For a healthy immune system, certain substances, like viruses, are recognized as invaders and once inside the body, the immune system goes to work to fight the viruses off.
For example, the first time your body is exposed to a virus, the immune system quickly builds up weapons (antibodies) that will specifically target that virus. It may take a couple of weeks for the antibodies to fully develop. In the meantime, you're feeling sick. But, the next time your body encounters that virus, the immune system quickly releases the antibodies that it holds in storage, fighting off the viruses before they have a chance to make you sick.
A vaccine usually contains parts of the virus, but not enough of it to actually give you the disease. In some instances, the virus may be fully intact but weakened so that you experience a mild form of the illness.
In the days following your flu shot, you may feel local soreness, also aches and a slight fever — particularly if you received the flu immunization that is administered through the nose. The nasal spray flu vaccine is acceptable only for children ages 5 and older and adults under 50. It's also not recommended for anyone who is pregnant or has a chronic conditions like asthma.
The flu vaccine this year is a combination of a few different flu types and is designed to match as closely as possible to the expected types of virus outbreaks. It isn't always 100 percent effective because the vaccine cannot always match or predict the exact type of flu that may be around. It takes scientists several months to develop a vaccine, so part of it is educated guesswork based on last year's most prevalent viruses.
It's unlikely that you will become seriously ill from a flu shot. However, there are thousands of deaths from flu complications each year. Flu shot reactions are usually limited to a rare severe allergic reaction or development of a seldom fatal illness called Guillain Barre.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly recommends a flu shot for the following people: those who do not have a severe allergic reaction to eggs and have no history of severe reaction to the flu shot (including development of Guillin Barre within six weeks of being immunized); children age 6-months and older; people who work in the healthcare field; those who have a family member or are taking care of someone in a high risk category, such as very young, older, chronic illness, and nursing home residents.
The flu vaccine is another example of a treatment whose benefits usually far outweigh any risk. Flu shots are being given out in many local pharmacies, clinics and doctor's offices. Remember, it will take your body about two weeks to build up immunity from the time you actually get the flu shot.


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JORDAN VALLEY -- The Jordan Valley Big Loop Rodeo was as much a spectacle Saturday as it was a test: Animal activists and politicians were carefully watching whether the signature roping event would violate the state's recent horse tripping ban.
And, so far at least, the rodeo in southeastern Oregon has passed. No horses were tripped Friday or Saturday and animal rights groups are hailing it as a success.
But tensions remain. Many of the ranchers said the ban was unnecessary and symbolic of a cultural disconnect. Cameras one animal rights group had perched 30 feet in the air just outside the private event loomed as a reminder of the watchful eye the town is under.
Remote Jordan Valley -- all etched valleys and rising rocks and limitless sky along the Idaho border -- found itself at the heart of legislation in Salem last year that banned horse tripping for entertainment. But the controversy had been brewing before that, ever since animal rights activists released footage from Jordan Valley showing a horse trip and violently fall.
Horse tripping is what it would seem: When a horse is roped by the feet, causing it to fall, often at rapid speeds.
In the lead-up to this year's event, the rodeo board decided on new restrictions for the event and specified no "intentional tripping" would be allowed. Still, an online petition called on them to cancel the whole thing. There were semantics debates about "horse roping" versus "horse tripping" and uncertainty about how the law would be enforced.
But on Saturday, any problems were largely philosophical.
"This is what we do and how we live and they don't understand that," said Tim Maher, who won the horse roping event a few years ago with his father. "This a special thing."
Maher was among a group that spent Friday evening camping out in the parking lot, greeting old rodeo friends. Over beers and under a setting sun, they had a lot to say about the rule changes, the perception of horse roping and the significance of the Jordan Valley event.
The Big Loop Rodeo is a workingman's rodeo, drawing cowboys and ranch hands who want to showcase their skill. Maher said one of his best memories was coming to Jordan Valley a few years back with his dad, who'd long wanted to win.
The two were a team -- horse roping requires a header and footer -- and they won. It was, Maher said, one of the best moments he's ever shared with his father.
Other past winners share similar nostalgia. A few trucks over, Hezzie McGarva said he'd been trying to win the roping competition since he was a boy. McGarva, whose easy manner makes him a local favorite, is a ranch hand who follows the work.
When he finally won, it was as much about affirming the skills he's mastered as claiming his first-place saddle.
Both McGarva and Maher said roping is not cruel, it's a practice with a purpose: Roping is done on ranches for doctoring and husbandry and at times to tame a horse.
They said a successful "rope" is by definition not a "trip," but that's not to say the latter never happens. More often than not, though, a horse beats the roper. On Friday, just two of the more than 30 wild horses were successfully roped. None tripped.
That had a lot to do with the rule changes. This year, contestants were given just one shot at roping a horse's feet and were not allowed to dally the rope. The Malheur County Sheriff's Office said it would enforce the law for any "intentional tripping," punishable by up to six months in jail, a $2,500 fine or both.
"I was really pleased with the way things went," said Scott Beckstead, Oregon's senior director for the Humane Society of the United States. "If things keep going this way, I'll have no reason to be back."
Beckstead maintains that past rodeos were "brutal" and the horse tripping there needed serious reform. This was a needed change, he said.
Lingering tension
Minutes before the rodeo got under way Saturday, Glen Shelley rode his horse up the side of the street, doing his rounds and greeting the Big Loop faithful. Shelley slowed as he reached the group of animal activists mounting cameras in the air.
The Illinois-based group, Showing Animals Respect and Kindness, was there to capture any offenses on film. Shelley was there because he's always been there.
He isn't just any cowboy at the rodeo: The de-facto face of the event, Shelley's wide-brimmed hat, vest and green-and-white pinned scarf set him apart from the sea of jeans and flannel.
As Shelley approached, Steve Hindi, head of SHARK, reached out and quickly stroked the horse's mane. Both men nodded and exchanged formalities.
It was cordial. Then, Shelley was off.
-- Katherine Driessen


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Hästens, the luxury Swedish bed company known for its handmade mattresses and price tags that exceed $10,000 is holding a nationwide giveaway for a Luxuria queen-size bed.
Starting Monday through Aug. 31, hopefuls can enter the contest by registering at hastens.com. The Luxuria bed comes with a plush topper and, like other Hästens beds, is craftsman-constructed with all-natural fillings (horsehair, cotton, flax and new wool) stuffed and stitched by hand into its signature checkerboard mattresses.
For buyers, the bed's 25-year warranty would put the cost of sleeping like royalty on a $10,120 bed at a little more than $400 a year.
Visit the company web site for official contest rules and regulations. The winner will be announced Sept. 7.


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HIPAA Privacy and Security Training
HIPAA Privacy Training helps a covered entity to comply with HIPAA privacy and security rules concerning protected health information. The HIPAA rules have been expanded to include more stringent enforcement and fines for violations of the rules. It is the responsibility of a covered entity to properly train and evaluate its compliance with HIPAA. A HIPAA training course certifies that an organization is in compliance with the privacy rules. This is not something to take a chance about the confidentiality of protected health information in the EMR Software.
Medical Record Scanning is mostly conducted in house or via online training courses. The online method is fast and cost effective. The compliance issues, patient rights and security rules are covered in about 30 minutes. This is followed with a quiz and a certificate is awarded upon a successful completion. This is very important should your organization be chosen for an audit by the Department of Health and Human Services of your HIPAA training. The instruction also shows where there may be risks, so that, the business may take a more comprehensive risk analysis.


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Seems like every week a new game or 2 or 3 pops up... maybe because that's what happening
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aweosme. miht definietly buy this.
i hate DDR
guitar hero all the way =) they need to make a guitar hero for Wii, im tried of switching to ps2 to play guitar hero 2
Sweet, DDR is da bomb-diggity.
lol ddr owns! (maybe cuz i own at it) and its perfect for clubing *heheehe
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GLASSBORO — Police called to the area of Stoneshire Drive and Redwood Court for reports of a man with a gun arrested a Florida man who was holding a BB gun.
Officers spotted Idryiss A. Thomas, 22, of Tampa, allegedly holding a black handgun and talking on a cellphone at 3:17 p.m. Sunday, police said. Officers disarmed Thomas without incident.
Thomas was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and disorderly conduct and was lodged in the Salem County Jail in default of $2,500 full cash bail, said police.


text: Paul's TV Inside Art Van Furniture Goes Green Furniture Industry News Update - Furniture World Magazine Posted: 6/10/2012 More than 100 million new televisions are sold in the United States each year. So what happens to all those old TVs? They are generally moved to another room in the house, stored, donated, or more often, discarded. To assist and encourage guests to recycle, Paul's TV inside Art Van Furniture offers a recycling program that allows guests an opportunity to receive up to $500 towards the purchase of a new TV. "The question of what to do with an old TV usually doesn't come up until the new TV gets delivered," comments Nikki Woods, regional marketing manager for Paul's TV of Michigan. "We want to remove that dilemma from the equation. We'll deliver your new TV, haul away the old one and properly recycle the old TV." Proper recycling is essential. Electronic equipment contains toxins that can be dangerous to the environment. Paul's TV recycling program gives guests a chance to go green by helping to safely dispose of health and environmental hazards. The recycling program runs June 7 through June 18. Guests that make a qualifying TV purchase can receive up to $500 towards the purchase of a new TV from Paul's TV. Free delivery and free haul away are a part of the recycling program. About Paul's TV: Paul founded Paul's TV (and appliance at the time) over 46 years ago with a $1000 loan from a relative. Working out of one small store in La Habra, CA, Paul's TV changed forever in 1978 with the introduction of the Big Screen TV. Paul's TV now has locations in Southern California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Michigan and Virginia. About Art Van Furniture: Art Van Furniture is Michigan's largest furniture retailer and America's largest independent furniture retailer. The company operates 34 stores in 33 communities throughout Michigan, a full service e-commerce website, plus six freestanding Art Van PureSleep bedding stores in Canton, Troy, Rochester Hills, Brighton, Ann Arbor and New Hudson, Michigan. Founded in 1959, the company is family-owned and headquartered in Warren, Mich. Check out artvan.com for more information. Furniture World Magazine-Business solutions for furniture retailers


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North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce: Learn about the nonprofit partners in the community during the showcase. 7:30-9 a.m. Fri, Nov. 30. New Hope Community Church, 11731 S.E. Stevens Road, Clackamas; free; http://web.yourchamber.com/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=1170 or 503-654-7777
Create a Card: Families invited to craft
one-of-a-kind stationery, cards and thank you notes with rubber stamps, stickers
and specialty paper. Bring your holiday mailing list. 1:30-3 p.m. Sat, Dec. 1.
Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; www.clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883
Stretch, Dance and Play: Ages 2-5 learn body awareness and creative expression as they sing, sign, stretch, dance and play. Class led by Growing Arts movement educator Iris Nason 10:30 a.m. Sat, Dec. 8. Sunnyside Library, 13973 S.E. Sieben Park Way, Clackamas; free; www.clackamas.us/lib or 503-794-3883
Holiday Wreath and Swag Workshop: Create a front-door swag or
decorate a fir wreath base. All materials provided. Bring wire cutters, pruners,
gloves and any special ornament to add. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat, Nov. 24. The Wade
Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $20; thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or
A Special Visit from Santa: Bring your Christmas wish list and have your picture taken with Santa. Proceeds benefit Clackamas River Elementary School programs. 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sat, Dec. 1. The Wade Creek House, 664 Wade St., Estacada; $5 per picture; http://thewadecreekhouse.blogspot.com or 503-630-7556
Bunko Fundraiser: Play the simple dice game for prizes. Seating limited. Registration required. Proceeds benefit the Clackamas High School 2013 graduation party. 6:15 p.m. Thu, Nov. 29. Gloria'z Pub and Grill, 13175 S.E. Sunnyside Road, Happy Valley; $20; Faye Walker, 503-698-4321 or email@example.com
Santa at Clackamas Town Center: Visit Santa
through Dec. 24. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon-Sat, noon-6 p.m. Sun, Nov. 10-21 (closed
Thanksgiving); 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun, Nov. 23-Dec. 23; and
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Santa takes breaks 1-2 p.m. and 5-5:30
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text: NEW YORK - Will.i.am says a trademark Pharrell's company tried to register is too similar to his "I AM" trademark. Will.i.am has owned the "I AM" trademark since 2001. He filed oppositions in March and May against Pharrell's company, i am OTHER. It launched in 2010. In a statement Thursday, will.i.am's attorney Ken Hertz says trademark lawyers for will.i.am and Pharrell "discussed the matter for several months."


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An ordinance banning the Perdix Fire Company from fire-fighting activities in Penn Twp. might be put to the test if the fire company participates in Susquenita High School's mock crash.
At Susquenita School District's school board meeting Monday night, district officials said they had been contacted by a party not named about Perdix's involvement in the April 30 event.
"We were told if we don't comply, Penn Township will shut us down," Superintendent Dan Sheats said. "I'm unaware if Penn Township has control (in the matter).'
Township police chief Paul Sheaffer said should Perdix participate, he would have no choice but to hand out citations.
"There's a law on the books. If I don't do something, I could be negligent," Sheaffer said.
That law, adopted in January, prohibits Perdix Fire Company from operating in Penn Twp. and violators of the ordinance would be guilty of a summary offense and upon conviction subject to a fine of up to $300 and to serve up to 30 days in jail.
Currently, the sole provider of fire coverage in the township is Duncannon Fire Company, which reached an agreement with the township in December.
Jodi Rissinger, president of Perdix Fire Company, declined to comment about the situation to reporters.
Kraig Nace of Duncannon EMS said his organization would be unable to participate in the event unless it received a letter from the school district and proof of insurance from all entities involved.
Nace voiced concerns to the board about the event, stating he understood Perdix would be the only fire company involved in the event, and did not want the district involved in a legal and political struggle.
"I hope it's a clerical matter. We want to participate for the students," Nace said.
Board member Jonathan Bigley said the district intends to do an educational program, and hopes the township would be cooperative in the school's efforts.
"Penn Twp. has no authority to dictate who we use as an educational consultant," Bigley said.
Sheats said he was concerned that the township was attempting to tell the district what companies could participate. He said other entities who usually participate have questioned Perdix's involvement.
"I don't want the district to be in the middle of a political situation," Sheats said.
Participants in the past have included emergency organizations from Marysville, Duncannon, Watts Twp., New Buffalo and Cumberland County.
Sheaffer said he contacted Perdix officials and firefighters about their participation, and told reporters that they would be putting themselves at risk. He said he has the support of the Perry County district attorney's office.
"As it stands, the letter of the law is there," Sheaffer said.
The ordinance currently is in litigation. Perdix filed suit against the township, and asked for the ordinance to be found invalid.Thom Casey can be reached via e-mail at email@example.com


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The day we bless the chainsaws
Faith at work
I imagine it like this. We put up signs all over the Northeast Kingdom, that region of Vermont in which my neighbors and I continue to enjoy the distinction of being outnumbered by Holstein cows. The signs invite anyone with a chainsaw, and especially those who make a living with one, to come to a Monday sunrise service to have their saws blessed.
In addition to the blessing, all those who come receive a logger's breakfast, an evergreen seedling to plant, and a container of two-cycle engine oil. We lay some sheets of cardboard about the chancel in case some of the saws are leaking fluid. After the closing hymn we process to the steps outside, fire up the saws and make one rip-roaringly joyful noise unto the Lord.
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Dr. Jeannie Ludlow, Eastern Illinois University, will be discussing her research on the political and sociocultural evolution of abortion and reproductive rights discourse during the past 40 years of the women's movement. Dr. Ludlow, a Mary Lily Travel Grant recipient, has been conducting research at the Duke Libraries' Sallie Bingham Center for Women's History and Culture.
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Dylan McDermott plays a New York City auto mechanic who inexplicably wakes up handcuffed and locked inside the freezer of a restaurant where he was having a birthday celebration. The mystery of how he got there and how he survives is slowly revealed. The unimpressive 2014 thriller is "Saw" without the gore. Co-starring Peter Facinelli and Yuliya Snigir. R, 82 minutes. Extras: interviews and a making-of featurette. From Anchor Bay. Released Jan. 21.
"The Virginian"
Country music star Trace Adkins plays the title role in this direct-to-video reimagining of the classic TV Western series. An orphan raised by a cattle baron (Ron Perlman) to be a tough ranch enforcer, The Virginian begins to question The Code of the West after spending time with a pretty schoolteacher (Victoria Pratt) and a big-city writer (Brendan Penny).
Music fans need not worry. Based on this film, Adkins won't be giving up singing anytime soon. PG-13, 94 minutes. Extra: behind-the-scenes footage. From Gaiam America. Released Jan. 7.


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Huawei Ascend D quad officially announced
Over in Barcelona, all the phone action you could ever hope for is going on. During Mobile World Congress, all of the major phone manufacturers come out to show off and announce their latest and greatest creations. In some cases we've already heard or seen what the companies will announce, and in others it's all just been a hushed rumor. In the case of the Huawei Ascend D, it's a bit of both.
But it's finally real, as Huawei has officially pulled the curtain off the device and shown it to the world. It isn't alone, though, as the manufacture also announced two other devices at the same time. First, though, is the Ascend D, which features a 4.5-inch touchscreen 720p HD display, with a K3V2 quad-core processor that is clocked between 1.2 and 1.5GHz. There's an 8MP camera on the back, and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. It's equipped with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, and the battery inside is measured at 1,800mAh. Huawei touts one to two days usage with their new device, which will obviously be put to the test once the phone launches.
The Ascend D measures in at only 8.9mm thin,and will be running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich right out of the box. As far as a release date goes, Huawei has a vague "second quarter" window they're sticking with, so it looks like we've got a bit of time to wait. You can check out the press release below.
Press Release
Huawei Introduces the World's Fastest Smartphone: The Ascend D quad
With Huawei's proprietary quad-core chip and power management system
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2012 /CNW/ – Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today introduced the world's fastest quad-core smartphone, the Huawei Ascend D quad. Powered by the Huawei's K3V2 quad-core 1.2GHz/1.5GHz processor and boasting the most compact design among 4.5-inch smartphones, the Ascend D quad expands the realm of possibilities for consumers with an Android 4.0 operating system and Huawei's proprietary power management system which provides up to 30% in energy savings.
"We've listened to people's top demands from smartphones: speed, long-battery life, high quality visual and audio capabilities, and a compact, lightweight handset. The Huawei Ascend D quad exceeds these expectations," said Richard Yu, Chairman of Huawei Device. "In January at the Consumer Electronics Show at Las Vegas, we achieved a world record for the world's slimmest smartphone with the Huawei Ascend P1 S. We are proud to once again introduce a world-first at the 2012 Mobile World Congress with the Ascend D quad, the fastest smartphone."
The Ascend D quad is an entertainment dynamo with its 4.5-inch 720P high definition touchscreen, and the industry's most powerful 32-bit true color graphic processor. Its PPI 330 screen providing crystal clear display even under direct sunlight, is complemented by its Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and Audience earSmart™ voice technology for an experience which excels across the senses. Its 8-megapixel BSI rear-facing camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, and 1080p full HD video-capture and playback capabilities enables you to record your special moments in clearer, richer detail.
The Ascend D quad comes with an 1800mAh battery, which lasts for one to two days with normal usage. The smartphone's prowess is enhanced by Huawei Device's proprietary power management technology which provides a longer battery life of up to 30% compared to industry average by adjusting power consumption according to usage needs. It also ensures higher chipset performance and efficiency by maintaining a low chip temperature.
Measuring 64mm narrow and 8.9mm slim, the Ascend D quad is proof that good things do come in small packages. With an ultra-thin frame, the lightweight and compact smartphone's 4.5-inch touchscreen seems to vanish into the edge, creating an "infinity" feel and allowing an exceptionally narrow body.
In addition to innovative hardware design, the Ascend D quad also has outstanding software design. In addition to its Android 4.0 operating system, the Ascend D quad optimizes the user experience, ensuring greater ease of use.
As part of the Ascend D series, Huawei also introduced the Ascend D quad XL and the Ascend D1 smartphones. The Ascend D quad XL comes with a 2500mAh battery which provides two to three days of normal usage. With the same specifications as the Ascend D quad, the Ascend D quad XL measures 10.9 mm slim. The Ascend D1 runs on a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU and has a 1670mAh battery.
The Ascend D quad series will be available in China, Australia, Europe, Asia-Pacific, North and South America, and the Middle East in Q2 2012. The Ascend D1 will be available in the above markets from April 2012.
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MANCHESTER - The Manchester Democratic Party Caucus will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m., at the cafe next door to Al Ducci's Italian Pantry, on Elm Street.
The purpose of the caucus is to elect a town committee. Any registered voter of Manchester, who has not participated in the caucus of another political party, is invited to attend. The first meeting of the newly formed committee will follow immediately after the caucus.
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In the city centre of Palhoça and next to the Via Catarina Shopping Centre, this hotel is ideal for business and leisure travellers. It offers a modern accommodation and free Wi-Fi. Rooms at Slaviero Executive Viacatarina are equipped with cable LCD TVs, a work desk and a safe for notebooks. The suites also include a Whirlpool and a sofa. Facilities include a restaurant where a buffet breakfast is served every morning. Slaviero Executive Hotel also offers a bar and room service. Guests can benefit from the 24-hour front desk service that is provided. The hotel is located within 4 km from Tecnopark, Cidade Universitária Pedra Branca university and the Industrial District. Centrosul Convention Centre is a 17 km distance, while Guarda do Embaú beach is 30 km away. Hercílio Luz International Airport is 27 km away. Private parking is available. Més informació
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Flat Pedra Branca is located in Palhoça, 13 km from Florianópolis. Garopaba is 45 km from the property. Free WiFi is provided . All units feature a cable TV. Towels are featured. Guarda do Embaú is 32 km from Flat Pedra Branca , while Pinheira is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Florianopolis-Hercilio Luz International Airport, 14 km from Flat Pedra Branca . Més informació
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Practical town accommodations in downtown Palhoça are offered at Hotel Cambirela . Situated only 12 km from Hercilio Luz Airport, services include free Wi-Fi and complimentary parking. Rooms at Cambirela Hotel have white interiors with tiled floors and en suite bathrooms. All are equipped with a TV, telephone and ceiling fan. Guests at Cambirela can enjoy a daily breakfast buffet with freshly-baked chocolate cakes, flans and warm bread rolls. Hotel Cambirela is 25 km from Sonho Beach, 30 km from Pinheira Beach, and 15 km from the nearest bus terminal. Més informació
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Hotel Pontal offers accommodation in Palhoça. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and free private parking is also available. All rooms come with cable TV and are equipped with a private bathroom. At Hotel Pontal , you will find a 24-hour front desk. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room. It includes a variety of fresh fruits, breads and cold meats, as well as a selection of hot and cold drinks. Florianópolis is 11 km from Hotel Pontal , while Garopaba is 44 km away. The nearest airport is Hercilio Luz Airport, 11 km from the property. Més informació


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'Tis the start of the season for Native corn! Our stores are currently stocked with bi-color corn grown at local farms within the Pioneer Valley like Meadowbrook Farms of East Longmeadow, Williams Farm of Greenfield, Galenski Farms of Deerfield and Calabrese Farms of Southwick.
Love corn but hate the hassle of cooking corn on the cob? I have an easy step-by-step recipe for you to follow. This is brought to you by my fiancé, who just happens to be a Produce connoisseur. Here you go:Step #1- Remove layers of the corn's husk so there is only a thin covering of only 2-3 layers around the ear.
Step #2- Cut the ends off. Step #3- Lightly rinse ear of corn under running water.
Step #4- Wrap loosely with a single paper towel and microwave for 3 1/2 minutes.
Step #5- After removing from microwave, carefully remove remaining husk and silk (be mindful of steam!), allow to cool and enjoy!
Want to use your corn-on-the-cob in a delicious summer recipe? Check out our Veggie Mix Salad recipe. Note: 3-4 ears of corn would be equivalent to the can of corn called for in the recipe. Enjoy!


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Two mantids, cousins hundreds of millions of times over.
Taking this crummy photo was not fun, however. These were probably the two least cooperative subjects I have ever tried to work with. People in the movie biz harp about the inherent difficulty in filming animals and children. Well these are two petulant, child-like animals that had no interest in participating in my attempt at creating a cheesy, gee-wiz Powerpoint intro slide. I was literally sweating trying to herd these two into decent poses.