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iPhone 5 lands in October on Sprint, AT&T & Verizon
The next iPhone, likely to be called the iPhone 5, will go on sale in mid-October from AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Journal says the new iPhone is expected to be similar to the iPhone 4 but thinner and lighter, packing a better digital camera and an improved operating system -- features that are all in line with months of tech blog speculation. Apple announced in June that it would release a new version of its iOS mobile operating system, leading many to expect a new device to accompany the reveal of the latest software.
I, for one, am looking to interviewing people camping outside of Sprint stores during the wee hours just before the new iPhone goes on sale. See you there.
No 4G in sight from Sprint
All the coverage last week about Verizon's 4G network expanding in Milwaukee prompted questions from Sprint subscribers who want to know when that carrier will announce its plans for our area.
It's a point of contention among some Sprint customers, who are complaining online that they bought 4G smart phones like the HTC EVO expecting a faster network to go along with them. I reached out to Sprint's public relations representatives this morning hoping for an update. The response, sent over e-mail, was brief:
"Sprint continues to expand 4G across the U.S. but we have not yet announced when we will launch 4G in Milwaukee," writes Dan Wright, manager of industry analyst relations. "For updates on Sprint 4G coverage, products and services, you can stay tuned at www.sprint.com/4G."
The rest of the e-mail was 4G boilerplate touching on topics like "experience," "value" and devices. A follow-up call to try and pry more details from Sprint was fruitless. Wright said he couldn't comment further or share any additional details on Sprint's 4G strategy for the area. Wright said he couldn't comment on whether Sprint might be testing 4G connectivity here or when the carrier might make an announcement relevant to the Milwaukee area. So.. the news is that there is no news... Sorry. (13)


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Bulgarian Foreign Minister Nikolai Mladenov has welcomed the arrest of Ratko Mladić in an official statement on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website on May 26 2011.
"The capture is a very good news for Serbia and the whole region," he said.
"The arrest of the war crimes suspect has proved that justice can be done and the relatives of the victims can now witness a fair trial and punishment for Mladić
"He will be flown to The Hague and that fact shows that crimes against humanity are not left without consequences," said Mladenov.
The efforts of Serbian political leaders in capturing Mladić had reaped results, said Mladenov, who added that there could be no doubt as to their full co-operation with the International Tribunal.
Serbia should continue with its reforms and be granted EU candidate status very soon, Mladenov said.
"Bulgaria is ready to help Serbia in that process in the name of the European future of Serbia and the whole region," the Foreign Minister said.
Hope to see him soon on trial
Не цъфтиш ли като цвете, гниеш като бурен.
MM.... It doesn't matter where he was born or where he came from. Adolf Hitler was Austrian but dented the Germans image because of what he and his Nazis government did to the jews and the rest of the world. It's proved that Ratko Mladic was a Serbian military commander(killer) who committed attrocity when Serbian army stormed,captured and killed innocent boys and girls including their fathers in Srebrenica. What is your problem now. Are you trying to show your simpathy for Mladic(murderer) of 8.000 people. Why was he hiding if he had not done any wrong.This is good news for [...]
Read the full comment the Balkans. No one is above the law and i urge Ataka leader and his followers to continue with their hate campaign,they will end up in the Hague one day.
"… the victims can now witness a fair trial and punishment for Mladić"
Yet another Bulgarian minister pre-judging a trial, whatever one may believe Mladić has done.
What Bulgaria and the world generally has chosen to ignore is that both Mldaic and Karadic are MONTENIGRINS - born in now independent MONTENEGRO, and not born in Serbia proper.
So for Heaven`s sake stop demonising the SErbs for the actions of MONTENIGRINS.

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Thai-language local news outlets are carrying additional details and photos of a car bomb explosion a few hours ago that killed 5 police officers of the Teacher Protection Unit and left one other officer critically injured in Yala, Thailand. Five policemen were killed and another was critically wounded on Wednesday in a roadside bomb attack in Thailand's south, police said.
Presumed Muslim terrorists parked the car bomb at a bridge near a school and detonated it as the Teacher Protection Unit drove by. Nail strips were placed on the road to hinder further responding police, and there was an exchange of gunfire after the attack.
The explosion blew the police truck off the bridge. At this time it is unknown how many of the police were killed outright in the blast and how many (if any) were killed by subsequent gunfire. Two photos attached: One of the police truck at the bottom of the bridge and the other of the remains of the car bomb vehicle. Thai-language link below has additional photos. (thanks to Chai)
BREAKING New Thailand Car Bomb: 5 'Teacher Protection Unit' Police dead
Muslim terrorists detonate car bomb in front of school
Date, Time of bombing:
Bangkok time: Wednesday July 25, 2012 3pm
New York time: Wednesday July 25, 2012 4am
Thai language TV Channel 3
The Thai English language press is a little behind the Thai language media in reporting some details and photos:
Bomb kills 5 police in Yala
Published: 25/07/2012 at 04:56 PMOnline news: Local News
Five policemen were killed and another wounded by a bomb explosion in front of a school in Raman district of Yala province on Wednesday afternoon, reports said.
The bomb exploded about 3pm as a police patrol vehicle providing security for teachers was leaving Ban Upoh School in tambon Wang Phraya of Raman district.
One report, which was still not confirmed, said it was a car bomb.
Five police officers on board the vehicle were killed and one other wounded, he said.
The explosion was followed by an exchange of fire between surviving police and the attackers, who then fled.
Police had sealed off the area and called for reinforcements.


text: Home > Lifestyle > How to travel safely > Modes of travel 29 July 2005 Don't let jet lag ground you Overseas vacations are great fun, but jet lag can leave you miserable if you don't take precautions to reduce its impact. 0 Quiz Wilderness Survival Skills » Ask EnviroHealth Expert » Assess Test your sun sense » Join Heart to Heart » 8 healthy snacks to fill you Weird things found in airport security Overseas vacations are great fun, but jet lag can leave you miserable if you don't take precautions to reduce its impact. Jet lag occurs when you travel across several time zones in one day and your internal body clock gets out-of-step with the time at your destination. The more time zones you cross in a day, the more likely you are to suffer jet lag, and it's usually worse when you travel from west to east, says the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Symptoms include sleep problems that can lead to fatigue, difficulty concentrating, weakness, memory problems, clumsiness and irritability. Headache, appetite loss and upset stomach are other symptoms of jet lag. Preventing and treating jet lag The AAFP offers some suggestions on how to prevent and treat jet lag. They include: Get enough rest before your trip. Drink plenty of water and other beverages to keep you hydrated. Avoid alcohol or drinks that contain caffeine. Adjust your daily routine to the new time schedule at your destination as soon as possible. That includes meals, sleep and other activities. You might even start making those schedule changes before you leave on your trip. After you arrive, get outdoors in natural light as much as possible. People who don't have epilepsy or take medicine to prevent blood clotting can take melatonin - a dietary supplement - when they arrive at their destination. Some studies indicate that small doses of melatonin (5 milligrams or less) taken at bedtime may decrease jet lag. You may get jet lag no matter what you do. Plan your vacation schedule so you don't try to do too many things for the first two days of your trip. - (HealthDayNews) More in Lifestyle British lawyer suffers gruesome spider bite whilst travelling to South Africa More: How to travel safelyModes of travel advertisement Read Health24's Comments Policy Comment on this story 0 comments Comments have been closed for this article. Logout Comment 0 characters remaining Share on Facebook Loading comments... From our sponsors Keep an eye on your vision Which skin products are better, 'medical grade' or 'over-the-counter'? Win 1 of 6 R5000 cash prizes Win a R2 000 Skin Renewal voucher Live healthier Exercise benefits for seniors » Working out in the concrete jungle Even a little exercise may help prevent dementia Here's an unexpected way to boost your memory: running Seniors who exercise recover more quickly from injury or illness When sedentary older adults got into an exercise routine, it curbed their risk of suffering a disabling injury or illness and helped them recover if anything did happen to them. No relief for MS » Drug shows promise against MS in mouse study Vitamin D may slow multiple sclerosis Obesity in girls tied to higher MS risk Exercise may not lower women's risk of MS A Harvard study showed no evidence to support the idea that exercise lowers the risk of multiple sclerosis.


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Curse Skyrim Challenge ends today!
Posted by Xenius01 Jan 31, 2012 at 22:33 UTC
The Skyrim 15k challenge is ending today. Newly submitted mods will no longer be eligible for participating in the contest. So far over 170 mods have been uploaded to Skyrim Forge and the amount is increasing every day. Thanks to all of you for sharing your hard work and creativity with us!
The winner of the grand prize will be announced around the 3rd of February.
Our Skyrim Wiki can be found here.
Mod interview with CaoMengde777
Posted by Xenius01 Jan 31, 2012 at 19:39 UTC
Today we are highlighting two mods created by CaoMengde777: Automatons and Shurikens, Dwemer Schematics and Quest for Goldbrand. Both of these mods bring back items that were present in Morrowind and Oblivion.
The first mod will add Dwemer Schematics to Skyrim, hidden in the Dwemer ruins scattered across the land. Besides adding these schematics they have also been made useful, unlike the ones found in Morrowind which served no purpose.
Find out more about the creation process of these mods below.
Thanks to CaoMengde777 for creating these mods and for participating in the interview.
Video highlight: Dovahkiin Hideout
Posted by Xenius01 Jan 24, 2012 at 20:52 UTC
For today's mod highlight we are featuring Shawkab's latest creation: the Dovahkiin Hideout.
You can find our interview with Shawkab here.
Mod interview with SLuckyD
Posted by Xenius01 Jan 23, 2012 at 21:23 UTC
This time we are taking a look at Overlook Tower, a mod created by SLuckyD.
Similar to the last mod highlight we are looking at yet another player home. But this is not just any home! In fact, this mod will grant you access to a huge tower on top of a mountain.
If you enjoy hoarding as much loot as possible, this tower is for you. It offers plenty of storage space; each item category gets its own chest. Also there are crafting facilities available, such as an alchemy lab, a forge and more. This tower has everything you will need in one place. But that's not everything: if you take the stairs to the top of the tower you will also get a great view of the landscape surrounding the tower.
Due to the lack of the Creation Kit making this mod was quite a challenging process for the creator. At the moment you will get free access to the tower, this might change in the future.

Video by nickoli002
Find out more about the creation process of this mod below.
Thanks to SLuckyD for creating this mod and for participating in the interview.
Skyrim Creation Kit and 1.4 update details
Posted by Xenius01 Jan 19, 2012 at 23:07 UTC
Bethesda has announced an approximate release date for both the Creation Kit and the 1.4 update. The Creation Kit will be ready for a release near the end of the month. The update is currently being tested on all platforms and will most likely be available next week, it will contain various bug and quest fixes.
It's been a few weeks since our last update on Skyrim's status, so we wanted to share details on what we're working on.
The Creation Kit and Steam Workshop are nearly ready. We're currently working with members of Valve and our modding community to do some final testing, and we're on track for a public release near the end of the month. We think Skyrim modding is one of the game's best features, and we have the best modders of any game. It's been a lot of exciting work for us, and we can't wait to unleash it.
Skyrim's 1.4 update is currently undergoing testing on all three platforms. The update will include fixes and optimizations for the most common issues people have been reporting (see below). We're hoping to finalize this next week, and submit it to the console manufacturers for certification, as well as release on PC.
Our current update plan for the PC is to first release our updates as "beta" versions through Steam. This is something you'll be able to opt into through Steam and back-out of if needed. This is an extra safety check for everyone going forward and should expedite and improve our updating process for our PC users. We'll have more info soon on how this will work.
Echoing what we said back in December, we'll continue to look into issues that are being reported and subsequent updates will follow. You have all supported Skyrim in a huge way, and we'll be supporting all of you, and continue to make the game better.


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Housing for CHI 2009 is now open! For your convenience, ACM has negotiated reduced rates (ranging from $169 to $234 per night) with a number of Boston hotels within walking distance of the Hynes Convention Center.
In order to obtain the special conference rate, attendees must make hotel reservations using the CHI 2009 housing bureau. This service offers one-stop reservations for CHI 2009 attendees and accepts reservations online, by phone, or by fax. Utilizing the housing bureau also allows us to keep our conference costs low and continue to offer room blocks for our attendees. New this year, the housing bureau also offers travel agency services.
To make your housing reservation, please click here.
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The cutoff date for CHI 2009 housing is 1 March 2009. After this date, you will no longer be able to reserve at the group rate. Because housing is limited, however, attendees are encouraged to make hotel reservations early in order to ensure receipt of the group rate.
Please note that hotels will only honor the special conference rates for reservations secured through the housing bureau. Reservations made by other means will not be included in special conference promotions or activities.
Special note for Student Volunteers: Accepted SVs will be able to take advantage of reduced-rate rooms by using a special passcode. Please contact the SV chair at email@example.com for additional information on SV housing.
One of the country's oldest cities, Boston is rich with colonial history and endless things to do and see. Visitors to Boston find themselves faced with a difficult decision: which of the city's endless attractions to visit first. Boston is also the home of some of the country's most prestigious universities, including Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Most attractions in and around Boston are easily accessible on foot or by subway. For additional information on Boston, please visit the Boston Convention & Visitor's Bureau.
Boston is served by Logan International Airport, which is directly connected to the city's subway system via the new Silver Line. Visitors coming from within the Northeast might also consider Amtrak, which provides regular service from New York and Washington, DC. The Hynes Convention Center is just two blocks from Boston's Back Bay Station, a quick walk.
CHI 2009 will take place at the John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center. Nestled in the heart of Boston's vibrant Back Bay neighborhood, the Hynes is within easy walking distance of hundreds of shops, restaurants, and bars. The Hynes is attached to the Shops at Prudential Center and Copley Place. For additional information about the Hynes Convention Center and the surrounding area, please visit http://map.mapnetwork.com/destination/boston/cmc/
For your convenience, we have identified childcare centers nearest to the Hynes Convention Center. Contact information and other details are below.
Please note that CHI 2009 is not able to recommend these providers based on experience; this list is simply provided as a convenience to parents who may wish to make arrangements for childcare services while in Boston. CHI 2009 makes no claims regarding the services listed here. Parents are urged to address any questions or concerns directly with the individual provider.
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Childcare services are also available through the concierge desk at many CHI hotels.


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In this unique and beautifully illustrated book, I LOVE THE HOLY LAND, children meet Jesus of Nazareth in an entirely new way: in the places where his life actually took place, in the Holy Land!
Crafted from original photographs of Israel's Holy Sites, these twenty-four paintings introduce children to the major episodes of Jesus' life, told in simple language.
There is no better way for your children to come closer to Jesus than to see Him where He lived, died, and rose again in triumph.
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3. Mary in Nazareth
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To the Editor:
In reference to the complaint from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, I wish to add my opinion.
How dare this organization complain against a banner proclaiming "Keep Christ in Christmas," especially in a town like Pitman, which was founded on religious beliefs.
Years ago this banner would not have been necessary, but it is groups like the FFRF that make us have to remind people that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, Christians' lord and savior. It is not about Santa Claus and extravagant gift giving.
Christians respect the Jewish menorah and the celebration of Kwanzaa, so why are Christians singled out by this organization?
To the FFRF: Go celebrate your Winter Solstice up in Salem, Mass., where they knew how to treat your kind — at the stake!
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Section 1. All elections for President and members of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate shall be publicly financed. No political contributions shall be permitted to any federal candidate, from any other source, including the candidate. No political expenditures shall be permitted in support of any federal candidate, or in opposition to any federal candidate, from any other source, including the candidate. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to abridge the freedom of the press
Section 2. The Congress shall, by statute, provide limitations on the amounts and timing of the expenditures of such public funds and provide criminal penalties for any violation of this section
Rap music pioneer Russell Simmons brought this Constitutional Amendment to Occupy Boston for consideration on November 15, 2011, just hours after Michael Bloomberg's NYPD raided Occupy Wall Street.
The proposed Amendment "bars all but public financing for Federal candidates running for public office," potentially reestablishing some semblance of democracy and wresting the reins of power from the oligarchs and economic elite who have in effect bought the United States Government.


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A titular see of Lydia, suffragan of Sardis. This town is mentioned by Ptolemy (VI, ii, 16). Judging from its coins it worshiped Artemis Persica. The site of Hierocæsarea must have been between the villages of Beyova and Sasova, seven or eight miles south-east of Thyatira, on the left bank of the Koum-Chai, a tributary of the Hermus, and in the vilayet of Smyrna. It is mentioned as an episcopal see in all the "Notitiæ Episcopatuum" until the twelfth or thirteenth century, but we know only three of its bishops : Cosinius, at Chalcedon, 451; Zacharias, at Nicæa, 782; Theodore, at Constantinople, 879.
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Beer dinner with top chefs on Feb. 25 will raise funds for veteran
The Best of Milwaukee Beer Dinners series -- which pairs food from top Milwaukee chefs with craft beer -- is back this month and raising funds for a badly injured veteran.
The veteran is a friend since childhood of Wolf Peach chef Daniel Jacobs. Sgt. Ed Matayka was severely injured in an IED blast in Afghanistan in 2010, which required the amputation of both legs. He also suffered a stroke as a result of the injuries. His rehabilitation continues, and he and his wife now are expecting twins. »Read Full Blog Post
Country star Mindy McCready dies in apparent suicide after chart-topping career, stormy life
Heber Springs, Ark. - Mindy McCready, who hit the top of the country charts before personal problems sidetracked her career, died Sunday in Arkansas in an apparent suicide. She was 37.
The Cleburne County Sheriff's Office said in a news release that McCready was found dead at a residence in Heber Springs from what appears to be a single, self-inflicted gunshot to the head. An autopsy is pending. »Read Full Article(2)
Potawatomi attempts to break Guinness World Record
If there's a rock 'n' roll heaven, then Don Cornelius is smiling down from above.
At 1 p.m. Thursday, Potawatomi Bingo Casino, 1721 W. Canal St., will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the world's longest Soul Train dance line. »Read Full Article
Elvis Tribute Night rocks Mitchell Park Domes
Burnin' love. A sparkling night. The King on stage. Who can resist a combo like that?
It's tough, and that's what makes Elvis Tribute Night at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd., so popular. »Read Full Article(1)
Early Music Now blends old sounds, new composition in engaging program
Premieres of most of the music appearing on early-music concerts happened at least 250 years ago.
Except for Early Music Now's presentation of the Montreal-based group Masques at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Saturday. »Read Full Article
Quasimondo's 'Robot Cabaret' still needs some debugging
Imagine a future in which robots rule, having reduced humans to second-class citizens with whom they rarely interact. Or, if you'd like, think about how fully our own lives are now enmeshed in technology - often reducing us to machine-obsessed zombies.
That world is in full bloom in "Robot Cabaret," which the Quasimondo Milwaukee Physical Theatre opened - wryly enough - on Valentine's Day. »Read Full Article
Circus, auto show, RV show this week
Come one, come all
For four days only, take part in a form of entertainment beloved by children of all ages, going back generations. See the Tripoli Shrine Circus on Thursday through next Sunday at the U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. Nine performances of athletic skills with aerialists and acrobats. Watch elephants and big cats perform in one of the three rings of action all lead by Ringmistress Michelle Audrey. Tickets range from $9 to $35; there are also free tickets available for adults bringing a child along. See www.milwaukeecircus.com for information and to purchase tickets. »Read Full Article


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Gretna City Council members Belinda Constant and Vincent Cox III pledged to reach back to their Gretna roots Thursday night to shape their vision for the city if elected mayor. With Mayor Ronnie Harris retiring after seven terms, Constant and Cox are vying to replace him in the April 6 primary that also could add two new council members to government.
Candidates made their first public pitches to a packed house of nearly 100 residents at the German-American Cultural Center.
Constant, the first woman elected to the City Council in 2005, lauded Harris, saying he has laid the groundwork for a bright future for the city. She said renovating and preserving her home in the historic district has given her the basis to continue that work and position the city to capitalize on it from a growth and tourism standpoint.
"We're rich in history. We have a rich heritage. We've been here for generations,'' she said.
She also promised to address pressing infrastructure needs, including drainage.
Constant, a Democrat, said she wants to make it easier for residents and prospective business owners to get the permits and information they need.
"I'm committed to City Hall being a user-friendly place,'' she said.
Cox, a Republican, said he became interested in public service in 1985 after signing up his son for football at Mel Ott Park. He said the recreation program then was far from what he remembered as a child.
He also recalled how friends left the city for the north shore and other communities outside Gretna. That's when he decided to run for office, 26 years ago.
"I wanted to stay in the city and help in the rebuilding process,'' he said.
The recreation department has grown, with 600 children signing up for baseball alone this year. And tough decisions to implement zoning and the historic district during his tenure, which residents fought, have made the city a better place to live, Cox said.
"I think I'm the person to carry on the process and plan so that more young people make the decision to live here,'' he said.
Constant and Cox support funding the police, fire and emergency departments at a level to continue the response residents expect.
"Every first responder puts their life on the line for us. These people don't get paid,'' Cox said. "Our police department has to keep funded to be able to recruit the best.''
Both candidates said they favor term limits for the post, although there are no rules that dictate restrictions, with both committing to serve two terms.
"I believe in change. Change is healthy,'' Constant said.
In the 2nd District Council race, residents heard from candidates Carl Contranchis and Joe Marino III.
Contranchis said he is the best candidate, citing 32 years of city service, including 30 years as a Gretna police officer. He said the district is the city's most important as home to the parish seat.
"I look forward to continuing my public service,'' said Contranchis, a Democrat. "The city of Gretna means a lot to me.''
Marino cited his involvement as chairman of the Historic Advisory Committee, a board member of the West Bank Boys and Girls Club and membership in two West Bank Carnival clubs as evidence of his commitment to the city. He said the city is a safe place to raise a family, praising the Gretna Police Department for its work.
"I've loved the city of Gretna as long as I can remember,'' said Marino, who has no party affiliation. "District 2 is the heart of the city. This is the historic district. This is where the old homes are.''
In the 3rd District race, Mark Miller, Elaine Johnson Molaison and Milos Valenta spoke to residents.
Miller, a Republican, said he is a former city employee who knows how to get things done. He said he would tackle blighted housing and continue funding for a strong recreation program.
"I've seen many changes. I want to be part of them moving forward, where my daughters can stay and be proud just like me to call it home,'' he said.
Johnson, a Republican, said the city gets consumed in minutiae that could deter entrepreneurs from redeveloping blighted property or opening businesses. She pointed to a warning notice her neighbor received for putting out bagged leaves from the storm last weekend, a day early.
"I want to see Gretna have that big heart again,'' she said.
Valenta, who has no party affiliation, said he would be accessible and serve as a full-time council member. He said many residents feel that city officials are overzealous and spend too much time worrying about the little things, such as concern over the height of a shed or the process it takes to widen a driveway.
"I love the city,'' he said. "I don't want to put up with any foolishness.''


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To the editor of THE EAGLE:
I hesitate to respond to controversial issues, but I must on Milton Bass' op-ed commentary of July 21 "Perry walks out, Davis walks on in rouge-red").
He talks about abortion and a woman's right to choose what happens to and with her body. Come on folks, we are not talking about a tattoo or body piercing here, we are talking about murder of an innocent child as a method of birth control. There is no need for abortion except in cases of rape or to save the mother's life. With the numerous methods of birth control, an unplanned pregnancy should not be an issue. If a woman makes the choice to have unprotected sex, she should choose to accept the consequences.
The life she chooses to end just might be the doctor that will find a cure for cancer or whatever disease eludes a cure in 30 years! What about the rights of the father to see his child mature?


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Rocket Golf
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Flood victims who need help with insurance claims and questions can stop by the Mohawk Village Hall today until 6 p.m. to get help from the state Department of Financial Services.
The agency is setting up shop in the village today. People with questions can also call the state's DFS Disaster Hotline at 1-800-339-1759.
The hotline is answered from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. during weekdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. On Thursday, July 4th, the line will be answered from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Friday Beer: 10 Barrel Brewing Company's ISA
Road trip! Nothing beats a road trip to get you out of a routine. Road trips present an opportunity to try new breweries, explore new pubs and meet new people. A recent trip to Bend, Ore provided just the change of scenery I needed. Out of lowland Seattle up into the high desert of Central Oregon. While in Bend I had the opportunity to visit Deschutes, Boneyard and 10 Barrel. Great beers and great people all around.
Pictured here is the 10 Barrel ISA. It's their India Session Ale. A bit lower on the alcohol and very drinkable with great citrusy aroma.
What's been your experience with finding new craft beers when on vacation or traveling? What have you been happy to find that's not in your own backyard?
10 Barrel ISA
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Eric Moeltner went 3-for-4 earning two RBI and scoring three runs to help Pompton Lakes earn a 15-0 victory over Elmwood Park in Pompton Lakes.
Spencer Schoonmaker threw four innings, allowing no runs while striking out four for Pompton Lakes. Jimmy Huber went 2-for-4 with three RBI while teammate A.J. Nadiroglu singled and knocked in three runs..


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Good evening Sherwood! Have a safe and happy weekend! As always, here's your daily roundup:
- Composting and surface mining facility in the Stafford area moves forward after design is approved.
- Twality Middle School students will display Newtown quilts Monday before sending them to Healing Newtown.
- Tualatin police will start a traffic safety enforcement blitz.
- National Signing Day 2013: Sherwood's Cristian Morris jumps at late offer with Idaho State


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Baldwin Co. High
By DARING HINKLEY
Hello BCHS and happy Friday! Tonight there is a varsity baseball game at Gulf Shores and one at home on Monday. There is also a varsity soccer game Tuesday at Foley. Be sure to support your Tigers by coming at cheering at games. If you need any other dates on BCHS ball games, feel free to go to www.baldwincountyhighschool.com and click on calendar.
Key Club is having another blood drive on April 20, if you are interested, contact Mrs. Owen.
Juniors and seniors, prom tickets are on sale. Plan to attend and have fun at The Wharf in Orange Beach on May 5. See Mrs. Caslaro for more information.
The after-school program is held in the gym on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:15 to 6:15 and Mrs. Cryar has more information if you plan on participating. Also, if you are having trouble in any subject, there is free after-school tutoring on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:20 to 5:20 in Mrs. Fox's room.
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DETROIT, MI - A new action film, based on a popular video game, was approved Wednesday by the Michigan Film Office for state tax incentives.
The movie "Need for Speed," based on the Electronic Arts game, will be created by DreamWorks Studios and do some filming in Metro Detroit this summer.
News surfaced in a Michigan Film Office press release; it mentioned that businesses Race Car Replicas in Clinton Township and Technosports Creative of Livonia will be utilized to build and enhance cars featured in the film.
The Cast for "Need for Speed" includes Aaron Paul ("Breaking Bad," "Mission Impossible III"), Dominic Cooper ("Captain America, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter"), Imogen Poots ("Fright Night," "28 Weeks Later"). Scott Waugh (Act of Valor) is expected to direct the film.
"Need for Speed was initially just looking at Michigan to do car builds for the film, but we were able to make the case that this was a terrific place to film the movie as well," said Margaret O'Riley, Michigan Film Office director in a press release. "This project fits so well into both our reputation as a great state for filmmaking and the automotive heritage Michigan is known for; it's a strong investment all around."
"Need for Speed" was awarded an incentive of $1,370,852 on $4,993,623 of projected in-state expenditures. The project is expected to hire 111 Michigan workers with a full time equivalent of 11 jobs.
The project has tapped Race Car Replicas to build chassis for several of the "super cars" that will be raced in the film. Technosports Creative is working on a vehicle that will also be showcased throughout the film.
The film adaptation, according to the press release, will be "a fast-paced, high-octane film rooted in the tradition of the great car culture films of the 70s while being extremely faithful to the spirit of the video game franchise."
In fiscal year of 2013, nine projects have been awarded a total of $10,695,291 worth of incentives by the Michigan Film Office on $37,346,227 of approved production expenditures for the year. These projects are expected to create 679 Michigan hires with a full time equivalent of 215 jobs.
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Town of Onondaga, NY -- After 40 years of planning, Onondaga Community College's Academic II Building received a ceremonial ground breaking this morning.
More than 100 college leaders, public officials and students joined OCC President Debbie Sydow, board Chairman Margaret G. O'Connell and Music Department Chairman David Abrams at the 10:30 a.m. ceremony.
It took place under cloudless skies at the patio of the Gordon Student Center, the campus hub that the new building will link to Ferrante Hall, 200 feet across the Furnace Brook gorge that splits the campus.
The building, budgeted for $18.9 million, will house eight new high-tech classrooms and become the new home of the music department, whose students and professors have shuttled from building to building since the college moved to Onondaga Hill. Included in its 45,000 square feet will be a recital hall, 40 practice rooms and offices for teachers.
It also will provide an indoor crossing over the ravine now spanned only by an outdoor footbridge.
The facility "will support, encourage and empower our students to reach and recognize their potential." O'Connell said.
But O'Connell also saw the building, a two-story structure poised 70 feet over the brook below, as a metaphor for the college.
"It is a statement of what OCC does so well. We are a bridge," O'Connell said, "We are a bridge for students, for many who are first-generation students, to be able to see themselves as college attendees and to be able to go into life."
As it will connect the two sides of campus, she said, so too does the college connect students with faculty, counselors and the work force.
Abrams took a more ironic turn after describing his department's nomadic history on campus.
"As soon as the shovel hits the ground, the music department's presence will no longer be up in the air," he said, nodding his head toward the ravine behind him.
Academic II was among the projects listed in the campus' first master plan back in the early 1970s, Sydow said.
"Today is the day the early leaders envisioned," Sydow said.
The project will transform the OCC landscape, much as the construction of on-campus dormitories did five years ago, she said.
Thirteen officials joined Sydow to use gold-painted spades to turn over shovels full of mounded topsoil to mark the beginning of construction. But work already had begun, in that the slopes leading down to the brook had been cleared of vegetation.
Meanwhile, a key element is to take place at 2 p.m., said Orrin MacMurray, chairman of C&S Cos,, the project construction manager: That is when bids to become the project contractor are to be opened.
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We are all eagerly anticipating the return of the Captain and Black Widow in "Captain America: The Winter Solider". Scarlett Johansson was fantastic in the role of the sultry russian spy, and soon we'll have another chance to see her kicking some ass in Luc Besson's "Lucy".
The action thriller has released its first image of ScarJo looking pretty fierce and boasting her blonde threads again. The story revolves around her playing the title character of Lucy, who is forced to become a drug mule, who then becomes a lethal fighting machine with powers when the drug enters her system. She then finds herself able to retain knowledge at lightning speed, she doesn't' feel any pain and she can move things with her mind.
Besson is of course great at the action thriller genre, having already helmed such classics as "The Fifth Element" and "The Professional". He has also recently produced other high-voltage films such as "Taken", "Colombiana" and "Lockout".
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Syracuse NY - Led by senior setter Jachin Bender, defending champion Living Word Academy received the top seed in the Section III Class C/D boys volleyball tournament, which begins this week.
With Bender directing the offense, the Lions finished the regular season at 14-0. Hitters David Mazur and Jacob Ottman are also key players on attack for the Lions, who received a first-round bye.
V-V-S (16-2) is the top seed in Class B. Only three teams - V-V-S, No. 2 Oneida (9-9) and No. 3 Chittenango (6-8) - will compete in the Class B tournament. Oneida defeated V-V-S for the Class B title last year.
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After trailing by as many as 11 points, Syracuse leads Villanova, 44-39, at halftime.
The Orange used a 15-0 run to turn a 31-24 deficit into a 39-31 advantage with 4:28 left in the half.
After turning the ball over and also letting Villanova penetrate its 2-3 zone defense for easy baskets early in the game, Syracuse steadied itself at both ends of the floor over the last eight minutes of the half.
Jonny Flynn and Paul Harris each played the entire half. Flynn leads the Orange with 15 points, while Harris has 14 points. Donte Greene has nine points; all on 3-pointers.
Scoop Jardine, who missed SU's last two games due to a violation of university policy, is in uniform and played one minute in the first half.


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As the New Year approaches, it's time to look forward to what will likely dominate our conversations over the next 12 months. Some of these may be reaffirming to you, others may give you pause. You might even find some that are blinding flashes of the obvious, but nevertheless worth highlighting on your list. And if any pique your interest, don't forget to learn more.
1. The rise (again) of performance support
This year, let's all recommit the potential and power of performance support. Too long at the bottom of the pile, we are once again realizing the importance of supporting people in the act of work, at the moment of need. The opportunities for breakthroughs in performance improvement here are massive, especially in an app-centric online world (see trend 2, below). Learn more.
2. mLearning: From courses to apps
Mobile technologies have been a boon for learning and performance, especially in an increasingly on-the-go society. In 2013, it's likely that we will approach a tipping point where learning and performance apps for mobile platforms, rather than formal online courses, will begin to dominate the learningscape. Are we abandoning formal online training? Of course not, but we are expanding our notion of what is possible by developing scores of apps that go directly to performance improvement, with more traditional learning as an important but secondary goal (see Trend 1, above). Learn more.
3. Increasing cloudiness in the forecast
OK, maybe we're a little tired of hearing about the cloud, but the New Year is certainly not going to dim the noise. Let's take some time this year to better understand the possibilities and pitfalls of cloud-based eLearning services. How will the cloud benefit us? How will it change what we do? Learn more.
4. Pry open Tin Can
The creators of SCORM recognized that not all learning happens through courseware. Non-instructional situations and settings are equally important and, in some ways, perhaps more so. Project Tin Can creates new tools to integrate different types of learning: the informal with the formal, the structured with the social, the classroom with the workplace. It's still in its early stages, but 2013 should see it come into its own. Learn more.
5. Social learning still emerging
Social media was all the rage in 2012 and nothing will change that in the New Year. We're constantly talking about how to use it for learning and while everyone agrees on the potential, we've discovered that it's just a bit more complicated than simply giving everyone access to communities and blogs. And whether social learning is a distinctive strategy or just an important new part of solid instructional and informational design is still up in the air. There are good models and pedagogies out there, and 2013 should shine more light on best practices and new thinking about how social media integrates with, changes, and enhances learning and performance. Learn more.
6. De-crapulate!
"De-crapulation" is one of my wife's favorite made-up words. It literally means getting rid of the crap you've accumulated over the years so that you can focus on what's worthwhile. How many of us have stuff in our catalogs that could go by the wayside? Do we really need all those courses? Can we thin out the storeroom of old materials? Are our websites and LMS databases full of outdated, unused, and inaccurate content? As Laura Overton points out here and here, culling your eLearning products is like weeding and then planting a new garden. So de-crapulate for the New Year and let new flowers bloom!
7. Content curation may be our biggest challenge
The other side of de-crapulation is content curation: making sure that the valuable content you do keep is accurate, organized, findable, and shareable. Some say it is knowledge management by another name, but whatever you call it, it's a big deal. In 2013, the rate of knowledge growth will continue to increase exponentially, while the half-life of knowledge will continue to decrease dramatically. In other words, there is more to know, but what we know is useful for less time. If we don't get ahead of this—and soon—we will drown in what Anne Derryberry calls a data tsunami. The field of marketing has something to teach us here, but content curation is also an emerging topic in our own field.
So there you go—a little holiday prognostication. If I've forgotten something or have it wrong, I am sure you'll let me know below. I do think these trending topics are worth some considerable thought and discussion as we plan our strategies for 2013.
Happy holidays. Ho, ho, ho.


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Purpose: This study examined effects of prior resistance exercise on fat metabolism during subsequent submaximal exercise with different recovery periods between exercise bouts.
Methods: Ten male subjects performed three types of exercise regimens: 1) submaximal endurance exercise only (E), 2) submaximal endurance exercise with prior resistance exercise and 20 min of rest (RE20), and 3) submaximal endurance exercise with prior resistance exercise and 120 min of rest (RE120). Resistance exercise consisted of six exercises, each with three to four sets at 10-repetition maximum. Subjects performed cycle ergometer exercise at 50% of the maximal oxygen uptake for 60 min.
Results: Prior resistance exercise caused increases in blood lactate, plasma norepinephrine, serum growth hormone (GH), insulin, and glycerol concentrations (P < 0.01). Before the submaximal exercise, serum free fatty acid (FFA) concentration was higher in the RE120 than in the RE20 and E trials (P < 0.01), although concentrations of plasma norepinephrine, serum GH, insulin, and glycerol were higher in the RE20 than in the RE120 and E trials (P < 0.05). Concentrations of FFA and glycerol during the 60-min submaximal exercise were higher in the RE120 and RE20 trials than in the E trial (P < 0.05). No significant difference was observed in the acetoacetate and 3-hydroxybutyrate responses. In the RE20 trial, fat oxidation throughout the 60-min submaximal exercise (mean value) was greater than in the E trial (P < 0.05), but no significant difference was found between the RE120 and E trials.
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Solar home exhibition on Mall
(Article Published By GW Hatchet)
It may have been a cloudy, rainy day on the mall Saturday, but that did not keep a cluster of solar-powered homes between the Capitol and the Washington Monument from operating.
For the past two weeks, 30 different teams from universities around the country and abroad have been assembling their portable, environmentally friendly homes on the Mall for the Solar Decathlon. GW did not compete in the event, which is organized by the Department of Energy and will judge the students' homes on a number of factors.
All of the dwellings, which are slightly larger than a traditional mobile home, must provide power to appliances, lighting and heating systems exclusively from solar cells. Competing teams will also be judged on their designs and ability to power and drive a street-legal, commercially available electric vehicle.
Despite a Saturday with no sun, Brandon Lingenferser, a third-year architecture major on Virginia Polytechnic Institute's team, said his group's house would have enough electricity from solar power stored in batteries.
"We just don't get as much power out of (the solar panels on a cloudy day)," he said. "But one charge on the battery can last up to three days."
Lingenferser said his team's design, which featured an arched roof, modern construction and translucent walls, had a number of significant advantages over competitors, including solar panels that tilted to generate a maximum amount of power. He said that their home actually generates more electricity than it uses.
"Your meter actually runs backwards, so you can sell power back to the energy providers," he said.
Chip Clark, a fifth-year architecture student on the Virginia team, added that his team's structure naturally heats and cools the interior space through a hollow, translucent wall with a special insulation.
"You can build heat up in these walls over the winter up to 140 degrees. Then it can be slowly radiated into the house," he said, adding that the panels can be lit up with different colors. "In the summer, you open up these vents, and it pulls cold air out from under the house."
But at $3.2 million, the futuristic house may not fit into the budget of the average American, no matter how environmentally conscious he or she is. The University of Missouri-Rolla and Rolla Technical Institute, however, focused their design on a more realistic consumer market.
Allison Arnn, a senior on the team, said they stuck to a $200,000 budget and designed a house to look more traditional, with wood accents, solid walls and well-defined rooms.
"I think in order to counteract the Homer Simpson notion that solar is a pipe dream, we need to create traditional-looking houses," she said.
Arnn added that the structure's solar array, which lies on the same panels that heat water through copper pipes, can be easily assembled.
"Anyone can install it. It's just peel and stick, like a Band-Aid," she said.
The architecture major said that so-called green homes are already commercially viable on the East and West coasts, but can become more expensive in other parts of the country.
Jonathan Deason, a professor of engineering and applied science at GW, said it might be a while before highly energy-efficient homes become the norm, since many materials used in green construction come with a high initial price tag.
"The benefit of having these kind of houses isn't reflected in the financial aspect for most developers," said Deason, who added that the government should create more incentives to reward people who build energy-efficient homes.
Deason said homes similar to those competing in the Solar Decathalon will play a key role in the nation's energy future, which will rely on a broad mix of renewable and non-renewable resources.
Aside from their high costs, some of the homes on the Mall also required up to two years to design. Jeremy Forsythe a fifth-year architecture major on a team representing three Pittsburgh-area schools, said his group's design process dated back to summer 2005.
"We started construction on June 6 and just finished a couple of days ago," said the Carnegie Mellon University student, whose project incorporated a house with slanted walls and an angled roof that gives the occupant a somewhat off-balance feel. "From a student's standpoint, being able to stand inside part of something that you've designed is incredible."
Rob Murray, a member of University of Maryland's team who graduated last spring while their home was still being designed, said the finished product will not remain just a concept but will be put into real-world service at a community farm for individuals with Down syndrome in Germantown, Md.
"It's a win-win situation since they need a place to house their staff and we need a place to put it," he said.
The overall winner of the competition will be announced on Friday, and the houses will be available for viewing all week long.
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ALLEN PARK --Calvin Johnson was playing the role of Santa Claus in the Detroit Lions locker room on Friday.
The star wide receiver was handing out personalized copies of the Madden 13 video game to many of his teammates.
"They've been asking me for it, so I just wanted to make sure they get it," Johnson said.
Johnson is the cover athlete for this year's edition of the game after winning a 64-player tournament determined by fan voting.
As Johnson handed a signed copy to Matthew Stafford, the quarterback was asked the last time he had received an autograph from another player.
"It's been a while, but I'll take one from that guy," Stafford said.
It was suggested Stafford now owes Johnson a copy of the air-brushed shirt made popular by a recent ESPN commercial.
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During the course of my job, occasionally I have the great good fortune to meet and have a few brief words with these wonderful men of the Arctic Convoys. They would now be in their 80s and 90s yet seem as sprightly as ever, and they still talk the language of the sea, and have a great sense of humour. One actually asked me if he was likely to get seasick on the ferry with a twinkle in his eye. I laughed and told him that I knew what the white beret stood for, and that if HE were seasick I'D get off the bloody boat myself. :o When asked where they were going they said "A parade, then a few pints" That's the spirit!!
A privilege, and an honour to meet these old gents.
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AUBURN, Alabama -- Making the change to Ellis Johnson's 4-2-5 scheme instantly fixed a numbers problem that would have occurred at linebacker if the Tigers had stuck to the 4-3.
Adding another safety to the defense allowed Johnson to shift an undersized option like Justin Garrett to the Star and focus on finding bigger inside linebackers for the base scheme.
And with only two true linebacker spots in Auburn's defense, the switch also created plenty of competition at linebacker heading into fall camp.
"We've got plenty of linebackers right now on the depth chart," Johnson said. "Right now, numbers-wise, it doesn't put an issue in the depth chart at all."
Auburn lost linebackers Chris Landrum and Harris Gaston when they decided to transfer to Jacksonville State, but neither player was expected to be a key contributor.
"Both of those guys did pretty good in the spring and would've had a shot, maybe, to challenge to be a fifth linebacker or at least be traveling on special teams," Johnson said. "We had a lot of linebackers for a two-linebacker defensive system."
Now that junior college transfer Kenny Flowers and freshman Cameron Toney have been added to the ranks, Auburn has Kris Frost, Cassanova McKinzy, Jake Holland, LaDarius Owens, JaViere Mitchell and Anthony Swain all set to compete with the two new guys in camp.
Johnson indicated in the spring that the Tigers could use more than two players at linebacker regularly.
"As far as there being a nice rotation, that's what I like because any time you're playing 80 to 90 snaps a game your body is going to wear down," Holland said. "The rotation is going to be a huge help for us."


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With the 2012 Sprint Cup series finally coming to a close, all eyes will be on Brad Keselowski once the 2013 season starts.
He managed to beat Jimmie Johnson, and only in his third full-time year, Keselowski has proven to be a top driver.
If he continues to do what he has been doing in the sport, Brad can be the next big thing in the NASCAR Sprint Cup series.
It's not easy for a driver to become the next big thing, and only several drivers have managed to do it. Still, with the success Keselowski has had this year, and the fan following he has now, he definitely has the potential to be big in NASCAR.
He did finally managed to get Roger Penske his first NASCAR championship, something Penske has been trying to get for years.
With many more years still left in Keselowski's career, don't be surprised to see him become the next big thing in NASCAR.


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That was when Kentucky defeated Ole Miss and Mississippi State blew out Georgia. It was a real, um, Catmosphere.
So, while we wait, want to hear a kind of odd, slightly funny story? Sure you do. You guys know I used to cover Mississippi State, right? For two years, before I came here. So, when MSU won today, I go sit in on coach Rick Stansbury's news conference to see if he says anything interesting.
When it gets time for the last question, he spots me, sends me the microphone, and says something like, "We have one more question back there." Well, I thought he might do that, so I tried to think of a question.
I had nothing. Absolutely nothing. So I asked something, well, ridiculous, and it led to a mildly hilarious, pretty lighthearted moment.
"Rick," I said, "How many times better a beat writer was I than Kyle Veazey?"
A pause. A smile. Then a laugh. He says, "Well, I know this. You came to Starkville for two years and left with a wife (The Banktress). And that's pretty good. I know Kyle's trying to do that now, so we'll see."
Good times. OK, almost game time.


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Wanted: Suspects for Robbery in the 39th District [VIDEO]
The Philadelphia Police Department is looking to identify three suspects who robbed a BP Gas Station in Tioga.
On August 27, 2013, at 12:25am, two unknown black males and one black female entered a BP Gas Station located at 2200 West Allegheny Avenue with a fire extinguisher and sprayed the employee with the extinguisher while inside the cashier booth. Once the booth filled with powder from the extinguisher the suspects took items from the shelves from inside the station and fled in an unknown direction.
- Suspect Description:
Suspect #1: Black male, 16-20 years-of-age, 5'6″-5'8″, wearing a black wool hat, white t-shirt, red shorts. This suspect was wearing a backpack on his front which contained the fire extinguisher.
Suspect #2: Black male, 16-20 years-of-age, 5'9″,-5'11", wearing a black t-shirt and blue jeans.
Suspect #3: Black female, 16-20 years-of-age, 5'7″-5'9″, wearing a black shirt and purple shorts.
- To view the surveillance video: Visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or visit http://phillypolice.com/news
- If you see these suspects do not approach them, contact 911 immediately.
- To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) or text a tip to PPD TIP or 773847.
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EAST LANSING — The national championship hopes that fueled Michigan State fans at the start of the season and through a school-record three week stretch ranked at No. 1 appear to be running out of gas, according to an unscientific poll conducted on MLive.com.
Nearly two-thirds of the first 1,695 voters as of Monday night believed the Spartans will fall short of the Final Four in the upcoming NCAA tournament.
Michigan State fell to No. 22 in the Associated Press poll earlier Monday in the wake of a 53-46 home loss to Illinois at Breslin Center on Saturday. The defeat marked the first time this season the Spartans (22-7, 11-5 Big Ten) lost consecutive games.
The internet poll was comprised of voters representing 41 states and 13 countries, with 851 of the votes originating from Michigan IP addresses.
The poll asked readers how many games the Spartans would win in the NCAA tournament.
The most popular response was two, as 30.21 percent of the voters believe Michigan State will reach the Sweet 16 but go no further.
The second most popular vote, 19.82 percent, was that Izzo would extend his streak of taking every four-year player he has coached in his 19-year tenure to a Final Four.
Reader Thisguy73 said "Tell me if/where UNC (North Carolina) or Duke is in their bracket, and I'll tell you where MSU's season stops.''
Izzo is 0-7 against Tar Heels' coach Roy Williams since he took over the North Carolina program, including a decisive 79-65 defeat at Breslin Center on Dec. 4 that marked the then-No. 1 Spartans' first defeat of the season.
Duke eliminated Michigan State from last year's NCAA tournament, 71-61, in a Midwest Regional semifinal game in Indianapolis, dropping Izzo to 1-7 in games against the Blue Devils.
Others, like SpartanGrad03, believe the injuries that have forced Michigan State to start 15 different lineups this season and lose its rhythm have taken too much of a toll for Izzo to right the ship.
"At this point I don't think there is enough time to got them in sync and playing as a team,'' SpartanGrad03 wrote. "I will be surprised if we make it out of the first weekend alive. I had high expectations for them this year, it's been really disappointing the last few weeks.''
The Spartans are 4-6 in their last 10 and have dropped three out of four heading into Thursday's 9 p.m. tip with No. 24 Iowa (20-9, 9-7) at Breslin Center.
Reader coachernie suggested Izzo no longer possesses the NCAA tourney magic that has enabled him to lead the Spartans to a nation's best six Final Fours since 1999 while directing Michigan State to a Big Ten-best string of 16 straight NCAA tournament appearances (the third-longest active streak in the country).
"This team has a lot of holes, like swiss cheese,'' coachernie wrote. "I don't see them getting out of the first weekend. Izzo has lost a step, his record of late indicates that to be true ... don't shoot the messenger!!''
Added spin doctor: "Who remembers what team went to a Final Four five or 10 years ago. With all those trips maybe they should have brought home the hardware more (than) once. It's great for Izzo's resume, but for this year's team it's not gonna help much.''
Reader John Loser Smith said the next couple of games will serve as an indicator, as Michigan State closes the regular season on the road at Ohio State on Sunday before the Big Ten tournament in Indianapolis next week.
"If the season ended today, IMO (in my opinion) they're a Sweet 16 team,'' John Loser Smith commented. "If they close out these last two games positively and perform well in the B1G (Big Ten) tournament, then they're definitely capable of making it to the FF (Final Four).
To see the full results from the poll (the results used in this story were cut off at 9:30 p.m. on Monday night), CLICK HERE
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Giving Stocks or Securities
A gift of appreciated stocks is an unique way to give to Lake Superior State University. If you are considering a donation through a stock or securities sale, there are many tax advantages.
Among the many potential tax advantages, you're entitled to a federal income-tax charitable deduction when you file an itemized return. When the donated items have been held for 12 months or longer, you may claim a deduction for their full fair-market value, and after appreciated securities are donated, you avoid paying tax on the capital gain.
For depreciated stock and securities, it is generally advisable not to donate them but rather to sell them to establish a tax loss and then donate the proceeds to Lake Superior State University.
Note: Always seek the advice of your tax consultant to maximize your benefits.
How do you donate stock and securities to LSSU?
Contact your broker with the following information:
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The DTC number is: 0057
Our account number is: 498-03736-1-9
Our tax identification number is: 38-2576021
Here is a sample of a stock transfer letter: click here
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It is the policy of the LSSU Foundation to sell stock upon receipt.


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By Liz Dudley/Staff Writer
A Landisburg area man, convicted of bilking a nonprofit corporation and an elderly woman, is back in the court system.
Marlin Rice, 48, was charged June 7 with forgery, theft and identity theft for using his father-in-law's identity to run up credit card debt.
Police said Charles E. Groff, 80, of Newport, found out about it when he got a collection letter from a credit card company saying he owed approximately $10,000. Groff told state police he never requested such a credit card.
Police learned that Rice had received money, services and merchandise, totaling approximately $10,000, from the Visa account from September 2002 to January 2003.
Rice also managed Newport Square Apartments where Groff lives, according to state police Trooper James Albert. Rice used the money to buy airline tickets, music CDs, pay for car repairs and, in an effort to fix one area while taking from another, he bought a security system for Perlo Ridge, a nonprofit apartment complex he also managed.
Rice began serving a five-month sentence, with work release at least part of the time, in Perry County Prison for taking almost $70,000 from the Perry County Non-Profit Housing Corporation and $8,000 using the identity of an elderly Landisburg woman.
His sentence was the result of a plea bargain between his attorney, Kevin Prosser, and District Attorney Chad Chenot. Rice also was ordered to pay no more than $66,000 restitution.
The corporation is in Loysville, Tyrone Twp., and owns Perlo Ridge, a retirement housing complex. Rice was manager there for 11 years, doing the payroll and overseeing maintenance. His salary, including benefits, ranged between $35,000 and $40,000 annually.
A preliminary hearing is set for 9:45 a.m., Friday, June 17, before District Justice Donald Howell.
Rice remains in Perry County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail.


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Scottish artist George Birrell studied at the Glasgow School of Art between 1967-1971 and was invited to attend the legendary Hospitalfield School in his last year at art college.
Following his studies,he taught art and design in Scottish schools and art colleges, only starting painting full time in 1998. Since then, Birrell has regularly taken part in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Scotland such as the Edinburgh and Fife Art Galleries, as well as having his work on display in London and New York.
George Birrell has an inherent interest in the architecture and landscape of his native Scotland and the spirit of the East Coast towns and fishing villages of Fife holds a special place in his heart, providing the primary inspiration for his work. Working predominantly with oils, a signature Birrell painting is stylised with saturated colours, vigorous brushstrokes and bold composition. The artist describes this as an emotional response to his memories.
Birrell doesn't paint directly on the spot or from photographs, but improvises the essential memory of a place within the comfort of his studio. Aspects that attract him are harbours and their bric-a-brac, as well as mills and castles. Typical Birell paintings shows a clear and well-constructed compositions with contrasting colours creating areas of light and shade, drawing the eyes into the small village.


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I do for the Wii game. In SSE (Subspace Emissary), move the cursor onto Samus, press C, and she will be ZS Samus.
In normal Brawls, after you select Samus, hold down the Z button until you get to the Stage Select Screen. If you did it right, the icon that is under the P1(or whatever player you are) will be ZSS.
I never figured out how to use ZS Samus in brawl or classic mode.
That pic of Zero Suit Samus reminds me of something. I remember when I first got Brawl I thought Samus was a guy, so when she did her final smash and turned into ZS Samus I was all like "O_O ...wut?" And I pronouced her name wrong(I said "Shamus") and I had this friend who was into Metroid and we were talking about it one day, and I was saying "Oh yeah, I have Shamus on Brawl and I do really well with her." And my friends was like, "Dude, it's SAMUS, not Shamus." But I still said it wrong, and whenever I did my friend would get all irritated and say, "SAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMUS!"
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Under the headline, "The Sacandaga," the June 4, 1874, Saratogian newspaper informed the public, "The steamboat L.E. Wait has resumed its trips to and from the Fish House." Area papers printed many announcements regarding the running schedule of what was probably the first Sacandaga River steamer throughout its 35- year lifespan, also giving notices of when it stopped for winter and restarted in spring, but before the Internet provided quick access to early New York newspapers via the www.fultonhistory.com website, considerably less was known about early Adirondack steamboat activities.
People have often asked me when steam technology first arrived on the Sacandaga, what the first steamboat was named, who captained it, and any other verifiable details. The earliest article I've located regarding Sacandaga River steamboat activity appeared in the Albany Evening Journal Dec. 5, 1848, crediting a correspondent writing "from Edinburg, December 1st," seeming to refer to the E.L. Wait. Excerpts are informative.
"Last Tuesday about 9 o'clock a.m., the inhabitants of our quiet little village [Batchellerville] were saluted with the cry from the hill above, 'The steamboat is coming - the steamboat is coming!' On ascending the hill and looking toward the south, a huge column of smoke was seen rising above the tops of trees: it was evident that something was afloat. Immediately a general rush of men and boys was made for the 'big gun,' which was placed on the bank in battle array, and a 'crow charge' was deposited therein, to be delivered on demand. Every eye was turned to the point some 80 rods up the river, where the 'grand entry' was expected. An instant after, a real live steamer, make no mistake, came gracefully around the point and made toward the shore. The match was applied to the old gun and as the report echoed along the river, three hearty cheers were given by those on board and were responded to with a will from 150 voices on the shore.
"Curiosity to see the 'critter' was now the ruling passion. We found her a nice, trim-built, ship-shape little vessel about seventy feet long and fifteen feet breath of beam with an engine of probably 40 or 50 horse-power and drawing about 30 feet of water. She has been built this season by a gentleman from Albany and is intended to run from the Fish House to 'Barber's Dam' at the head of the rapids at Hadley - a distance of roughly 25 miles - principally for towing immense quantities of lumber to Fish House, where, whence a plank road now under construction is to be completed next season, to intersect the canal and railroad at Amsterdam. The boat's proprietor is now engaged in building an extensive tannery at the dam, which will furnish a large amount of freight. On entering the cabin, we found an abundance of oysters, fruit, cakes, etc. We stood down the river about 3 miles where the passengers for Edinburg were landed and the boat returned. We went our separate ways, highly gratified with the trial trip."
Though overly long, this quotation suggests how thrilling it was to see a steamboat for the first time. "Barber's Dam" isn't a mystery; it was the early name of Conklinville, and there was more industrial activity there than just a tanning factory. The captain, who enjoyed a lengthy tenure with this boat, was William Greenslete, confirmed via many articles, including one in the Gloversville Morning Herald, which on July 6, 1929, reprinted an essay written by Capt. Greenslete's son Joseph, relating, "Captain William Greenslete for thirty-five years ran the boat between Conklinville and Batchellerville pulling scows loaded with bark to the tanneries." Of Conklinville, Joseph recalled, "On the north bank were two large mills, one for making spice boxes; the other made washboards, clothes pins, butter tubs and wooden bowls. On the south bank were the sawmill and the large tannery. For the purpose of bringing bark to the tannery and general commerce, the steamboat plied daily between these locations."
Other announcements confirm Joseph Greenslete's memories, such as one appearing in the June 20, 1878, Saratoga Sentinel. "The steamer L.E. Wait has been put in thorough repair and repainted and is now running regularly between [Conklinville] and [Batchellerville] towing barges of bark and carrying freight and passengers."
Who owned the tannery? Another Saratoga Sentinel article of Feb. 12, 1880, states, "Henry Poor & Son of Boston are owners of the tannery here, of which L.E. Wait is local manager. In 1879, they tanned 40,000 Spanish hides. To tan the above, they used 3,893 cords of hemlock bark. They have another tannery in Crowville (on Sand Creek), which Mr. Wait also manages."
Wait was a busy man, so it's little wonder the Poors named their steamer after him, but Capt. Greenslete wasn't very idle either. The November 1880 Troy Daily Times reports, "Capt. Greenslete has gone into the woods to measure 8,000 cords of bark for Poor & Son."
Other articles confirm Joseph Greenslete's assertion his father ran the L.E. Wait for 35 years, (1848-1883). The Weekly Saratogian of April 19, 1883, announced the L.E. Wait's sad ending when it reported, "The steamboat L.E. Wait sunk last Friday. The passengers and crew were all saved. The woodenware works lost 1,600 logs."
I find no articles suggesting the Wait was refloated. Besides, after 35 years, Capt. Greenslete needed a rest.
Peter Betz, a former Fulton County historian, lives in Fort Johnson.


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Facts About Prostate Cancer
What Is Prostate Cancer?
Most cancers are named after the part of the body where the cancer first starts. Prostate cancer starts in the prostate gland. The prostate gland is found only in men; therefore, only men get prostate cancer. The prostate is about the size of a walnut. It is just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The tube that carries urine (urethra) runs through the prostate.
The prostate gland makes a fluid that is part of semen, the fluid that contains sperm. Nerves found next to the prostate take part in causing an erection of the penis, and treatments that remove or damage these nerves can cause problems with erections called impotence.
Most of the time, prostate cancer grows very slowly. Autopsy studies show that many elderly men who died of other diseases also had prostate cancer that neither they nor their doctor were aware of.
But sometimes it can grow quickly, spreading to other parts of the body. Cancer cells may enter the lymph system and spread to lymph nodes (small, bean-shaped collections of cells that help in fighting infections).
If cancer is in the lymph nodes, it is more likely to have spread to other organs of the body as well.
How Many Men Get Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer found in American men, other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 198,100 new cases of prostate cancer in the United States in 2001. About 31,500 men will die of this disease. Although men of any age can get prostate cancer, it is found most often in men over 50. In fact, more than 8 out of ten of the men with prostate cancer are over the age of 65.
Prostate cancer is about twice as common among African-American men as it is among white American men. It is also most common in North America and northwestern Europe. It is less common in Asia, Africa, Central America, and South America.
What Causes Prostate Cancer? Can It Be Prevented?
We don't yet know exactly what causes prostate cancer. There may be a link to a certain gene that causes some men to get prostate cancer. Genes are the basic units of heredity. Having certain genes in the family can result in a higher risk of getting prostate cancer, but these genetic changes appear to be linked to only about 10% of prostate cancers.
We do know that certain risk factors are linked to prostate cancer. A risk factor is something that increases a person's chance of getting a disease. Some risk factors, such as diet, can be controlled. Others, like a person's age or race, can't be changed. While all men are at risk for prostate cancer, the factors listed below can increase the chances of having the disease.
Age: the chance of getting prostate cancer goes up with age.
Race: for unknown reasons, prostate cancer is more common among African-American men than among white men.
Diet: a diet high in fat may play a part in causing prostate cancer.
Family: men with close family members who have had prostate cancer are more likely to get prostate cancer themselves.
Because the exact cause of prostate cancer is not known, we can't say if it is possible to prevent most cases of the disease. Since a high-fat diet may be linked to prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society suggests a diet low in animal fat and high in vegetables, fruits, and grains.
These guidelines provide an overall healthful approach to eating that also helps lower the risk for some other types of cancer. Tomatoes, grapefruit, and watermelon are rich in a substance (lycopenes) that helps prevent damage to DNA and may help lower prostate cancer risk.
How Is Prostate Cancer Found?
There are still many uncertainties about finding prostate cancer early. Cancers found early by using the PSA blood test or the digital rectal exam (see below) are often smaller and have spread less than cancers found because of the symptoms they cause. But prostate cancer is unlike many other cancers in that it often grows very slowly. If the cancer has not spread beyond the prostate, the five-year relative survival rate is nearly 100%, whether or not the cancer is treated. Therefore, it is not clear as to whether treatment will help all men with prostate cancer live longer.
On the other hand, before these tests were widely used, most men with prostate cancer were found to have advanced disease, and most died within a few years after the cancer was found.
Although finding and treating prostate cancer early may help some men to live longer, it will have no impact on the life span of other men. And prostate cancer treatments can affect a man's quality of life because of side effects such as impotence and incontinence.
The PSA blood test measures a protein (prostate specific antigen) made by prostate cells. PSA blood test results are reported as ng/ml which stands for nanograms per milliliter. Results under 4 ng/ml are usually considered normal. Results over 10 ng/ml are high, and values between 4 and 10 are considered borderline. The higher the PSA level, the more likely the chance of prostate cancer. While PSA levels tell how likely a man is to have prostate cancer, the results do not provide a definite diagnosis. Men with a high PSA result are advised to have a biopsy to find out whether or not they have cancer.
To do the digital rectal exam (DRE), the doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum to feel for lumps on the prostate. The prostate gland is found next to the rectum, and most cancers begin in the part of the gland that can be reached by a rectal exam. While it is uncomfortable, the exam causes no pain and takes only a short time. Until more is known, the decision about whether or not a man should be tested for prostate cancer should be left up to the man and his doctor after they discuss the pros and cons of testing.
The American Cancer Society believes that doctors should offer the PSA blood test and digital rectal exam to men who have at least a 10-year life expectancy beginning at age 50, and to younger men, beginning at 45 years, who are at high risk. Doctors should talk to their patients about the possible risks and benefits of finding and treating the cancer early. Dr. Mansfield from the University of Maryland School of Medicine recommends that the PSA test be performed at age 40 for men at high risk.
*Information gathered from the American Cancer Society.


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I follow Nook on Facebook pretty regularly, so I was excited to see the section for short eBooks mentioned earlier today:
Our NOOK Snaps collection features great quick reads for when you're short on time. "Like" this post if you wish you had more time in the day for reading!
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Any idea how an indie author like myself could be included in the Snaps section? I'm mostly interested in self-publishing novelettes and novellas, so this area would be perfect for me.
This would be the perfect place for crafts and hobbies, which are certainly quick reads. My crochet patterns are only 2 -3 pages. I notice there are no categories for crafts and hobbies in this section.


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The PGA of America will announce the new captain on Thursday, with all indications that it will be Corey Pavin.
"It ain't gonna to be," Azinger told The Associated Press on Monday. "I am not the captain."
American players lobbied for Azinger to return as captain in 2010 when the Ryder Cup is played in Wales, and the former PGA champion was said to be considering it.