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For all the x86-based Macs it sells, Intel (Nasdaq: INTC ) loves Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL ) . But it's Google (Nasdaq: GOOG ) that may give the chipmaker its biggest gift this holiday season.
According to blog TheChromeSource, The Big G's vice president of product development, Sundar Pichal, told an audience at this week's Computex forum in Taiwan that Chrome OS would be released sometime during the fourth quarter.
Anyone else visualizing Intel CEO Paul Otellini applauding this news? I mean literally, standing up and applauding? During the company's first-quarter conference call, Otellini waxed bullish about the company's newest Atom processors because they're meant to be just as useful for tablet PCs as netbooks.
"I think at this point I view tablets much like I viewed netbooks two years ago," Otelli said during the call. "We have a lot of our customers announcing new tablet form factors around Morristown versions of Atom and in their support for a multitude of operating environments. You will see products on Android, on Windows 7, and on MiGO."
Now that Chrome OS could figure into the mix, and if Google meets the schedule Pichal is calling for, Atom sales could surge ahead of the launch of new Chrome-powered tablets. Verizon (NYSE: VZ ) is reportedly planning one.
And if Google's iPad killer turns out to be more chihuahua than rottweiler? I'm not sure it'll matter. The very act of increasing the number and variety of tablet operating systems should increase Intel's Atom opportunity, and even more so for Qualcomm (Nasdaq: QCOM ) and ARM Holdings (Nasdaq: ARMH ) , which together power Dell's (Nasdaq: DELL ) interesting but probably too-small-to-hurt-Apple Streak tablet. Qualcomm chips based on ARM architecture also power Google's Nexus One smartphone.
Either way, Chrome OS is coming, and it's bringing a fatter market opportunity for tablet chipmakers right along with it.
Would you buy a Chrome OS tablet, are you all-in on the iPad? Tell us what you think in the comments box below.


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Homestand finale against Altoona
Portland concludes their six-game homestand on Sunday afternoon against the Altoona Curve.
Coverage begins at 12:40 PM on the U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network
Pre-Game Guest: Kevin Boles
Portland Lineup: Wilkerson 8, Bogaerts 6, Thomas 7, Almanzar DH, Linares 9, Shaw 5, Spring 3, Vazquez 2, Meneses 4, Barnes RHP
Altoona Lineup: Rojas Jr. 8, Dickerson 9, Cutler 2, Lambo DH, Cunningham 4, Santos 5, Howard 3, Vasquez 7, Ngoepe 6, Sadler RHP
Preview of today's notes
IT ENDS TODAY: Portland has dropped three of five on their current homestand, which wraps up this afternoon against the Altoona Curve at Hadlock Field…The Sea Dogs won the opener from the Curve on Friday night 7-3…Right-hander Matt Barnes (3-1, 4.50) makes his 11th start of the season and the 36th of his professional career…Barnes has a no-decision in four consecutive starts…Altoona starter Casey Sadler has worked at least six innings in six straight starts.
NOT MANY: The Altoona Curve took game two of the series from the Sea Dogs 2-1 on Saturday night; in a game that featured three solo-homers…Mel Rojas Jr. snapped the tie, blasting a leadoff homer in the ninth inning off losing pitcher Miguel Celestino (1-2)…Portland tied the game in the seventh when Michael Almanzar started the frame with a home run over the Maine Monster…Charlie Cutler led of the visitor's seventh with a homer off Brandon Workman…Ethan Hollingsworth (2-3) worked four innings on three hits and one run to earn the win…Nate Baker pitched a perfect ninth for his second save.
EIGHT WASN'T ENOUGH: Workman pitched a career-high eight innings on Saturday, scattering five hits, one run, two walks and five strikeouts…Portland's starters are 2-1, 1.95 ERA (7 ER/32.1 IP) on the homestand…The outing was the longest by a Portland pitcher since Charlie Haeger worked eight innings on August 30, 2011 at Harrisburg…Last five Portland pitchers to go at least 8 IP.
- Workman 8.0 IP (June 1 vs. Altoona)
- Haeger 8.0 IP (August 30, 2011 at Harrisburg)
- Adam Mills 8.0 IP (August 6, 2009 vs. Altoona)
- Clay Buchholz 8.0 IP (August 30, 2008 vs. New Hampshire)
- Charlie Zink 9.0 IP (June 19, 2007 at Connecticut)…Zink has the franchise's last 9-inning complete game.
WRAPPING UP THE MONTH: Portland went 16-14 in May, their best record in May since going 16-13 in 2008…Portland fanned 262 times in May, the most for any month in franchise history…38 stolen bases established a team record for May…13 triples tied a May record…On the pitching end, 128 walks and 34 wild pitches are new monthly records…251 strikeouts is a new May record…Haeger tied a franchise record for most wild pitches in a month (8) and tied a May record for hits batsmen (5).
WHAT'S ON DECK: The Sea Dogs are off on Monday and open up a six-game roadtrip on Tuesday night against the Erie SeaWolves (Tigers affiliate)…On Friday night, the 'Dogs begin a three-game series in Akron, Ohio against the Aeros…Portland is 1-1 during a 15-game stretch against the Western Division.

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Glenn Carson A Future NFL Special Teamer
The hope was that Glenn Carson would shine in his final game as a Nittany Lion, but he continued his downward trend by getting pushed around and recording just one solo tackle against the Badgers.
Carson still was the leader of this year's Penn State defense, even if he didn't light up the box score.
A good, two-year starting college linebacker, it's hard to imagine Carson translating that into an NFL career in which he becomes much more than a special teams contributor.
Carson lacked the athleticism to be put in man coverage at Penn State, so he won't be a three-down player at the next level. He also seems to be a step slower than most running backs, meaning he also won't be an effective two-down linebacker in the NFL.
Still, Carson has a shot at making it onto a professional field. He has incredible intangibles as a high-effort player and a disciplined defender, both valuable special teams traits.
His deficiencies can be found on tape, though.
Running backs regularly burst through gaps before Carson could fill them, and he rarely was able to track down ball-carriers outside of the box. The game against Wisconsin was also a prime example of his inability to shed blockers that don't try to cut him (he's good at avoiding cut blocks).
When Wisconsin's offensive linemen simply engaged him, the Badgers made him a non-factor in the play.
If Carson wants a shot at being a consistent starter in the NFL, he needs to do two things. First, he has to shed weight and play at about 220 pounds, much like the retired James Farrior did throughout his career with the Jets and Steelers. Farrior played at that weight knowing he'd be giving up 100 pounds to offensive linemen regularly, but it worked because it made him too quick for blockers to engage. Combine his quickness with a knack for reading plays before they happened, and Farrior became an invaluable defensive leader.
Carson also needs to improve his hand work, because he cannot shed many blocks, and that alone could keep him from seeing NFL fields.


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According to the Indy Star, Rick Carlisle is hitting the unemployment line.
April 25, Indy Star:The Indiana Pacers fired head coach Rick Carlisle today. Team president Larry Bird announced the decision during a 2 p.m. news conference at Conseco Fieldhouse.
"It's time for a new era. We shouln't point fingers at anyone," Bird said.
"We're all at fault. If you want to blame somebody, you have to blame the people at the top. I understand that. It's part of the business.
"There were a lot of things that went on here in the last three years that were embarrassing. It hurts, being from Indiana. I had a major problem with a lot of it. And we can't have that.


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Larry Bird, Danny Ainge & Kevin McHale were all present for NBA Summer League in Orlando yesterday. Their respective teams, the Pacers, Celtics & Rockets are all participating in the week-long schedule of games. Bird took some time yesterday to hold court with the media, and answer questions on a variety of topics. Hoopsworld's Yannis Koutroupis has Larry's thoughts on Paul Pierce, new C's coach Brad Stevens, Danny Ainge and much more:
You were on a Celtic team that rode it out, Danny Ainge has chosen to make a move at a certain point. When you look back at that Celtic team, do you think it was right to drag it out to the end?
LB: "Danny Ainge knows what he's doing. He's had great success. He's won a championship. I never doubt Danny Ainge, I only doubt him when he had the ball in his hands with three seconds to go, but not in the position he has now. Danny does a good job. You do get older, you can't beat father time. I'm sure things will work out."
Was it hard being on that team, seeing Kevin [McHale] play on that broken foot?
LB: "It was tough. I knew I was on my way out. I was going to leave a few years earlier but Gavin talked me into staying. It was tough. There's always talk about should Red have traded us early, but there was some loyalty there in that organization and he decided to keep us."
Is it hard to have that sentimental mentality?
LB: "You always have to look out for the franchise. You always do."
Rough as a Celtic to not see Paul [Pierce] not finish his career there?
LB: "I would have loved to see it. I have a lot of respect for Paul and what he accomplished there, but who says he's not going to play another four years? It's a tough situation."
Do you think those guys have a lot left?
LB: "It's hard for me to tell because I know they both played more minutes than I ever played, but they've both been pretty healthy throughout their careers. They haven't had the major injuries that I had throughout my career. I think they have plenty left. The way they'll be coached and the bench that they have, they'll pick their spots but when the time comes they'll be there."
Where does Paul rank with Celtics all-time?
LB: "He's one of the better ones to ever come through there. He really is."
Is the NBA head coaching leap harder for a guy who hasn't been in the NBA?
LB: "I don't know if it's harder. They're all tough. I don't know Brad Stevens personally but I know he did a good job in Indianapolis. The people really like him there. I'm not surprised because he wasn't, but he had a guy sniffing around the NBA to see what was out there. I'm not surprised by it. I think he'll be fine. I think he'll do fine. It just takes time. It takes time for everybody."
Did you watch a lot of Butler games?
LB: "I've watched a lot of IU and Butler games, yeah."
What did you notice from Brad?
LB: "He's very patient, he doesn't get too excited. When the players watch their coach and they don't get excited, they play with a demeanor to keep pushing. He's going to be alright. It carries over to his players and that's why they got so far in the last few years."
This video from Dan Tortora captures Bird's entire session with the media, and he gets into the Celtics questions at around the 2:20 mark. You can see more video and read the entire post over at HoopsWorld.
The C's Summer League squad is back in action this morning at 11am EST. Ainge's boys will square off against Bird's Pacers. John will be
sobered-up by then at the game, and you can follow his live updates on Twitter.
Related links: Herald: Larry Bird Gives Danny Nod|CSNNE: Bird Understands Ainge's Trade Of Pierce|NYDN: Like Bird Kidd Prepared To Lean On Assistants|
The rest of the links:
ESPN Boston: Pressey Full Of Confidence|Herald: C's Go Slow With Melo| Agent Rondo's On Target|


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Things got feisty last week in Cultural Power Rankings, dare I say frisky?
Hoping for a tamer, more pleasant week in CPR this week, I shall not elaborate on a forgotten conversation but would like to provide some standards and rules for political discourse.
(Notice how formal I am? I used the words "shall" and "discourse").
I enjoy talking about the issues, dusting off the old noggin for the sake of argument and societal progress through the small steps of evolution in the legislative process. However (super formal word), too often a conversation about a single issue stems into the realm of political rhetoric and generalizations - political cliches par example.
The ideas of "big government vs. small government," "gays" (like they are a single entity), "immigration" are words that do little else but arouse emotion. It's not progress, it's political cliche, party rhetoric that has been cemented in folks' minds. If there's going to be true progress, the first thing that needs to change is language. It's time to abandon the cliches and be more aritculate, present arguments in a new way. Instead of saying you "dislike big government" - tell us what government programs you disagree with.
Instead of taling about "gays" let's have a philosophical conversation on the liberties and freedoms of the individual.
Instead of immigration, let's talk about inalienable rights that each human being has or should have on this earth regardless of culture, religion, race and/or birthplace.
Instead of using cliches as a crutch, let's rank 'em.
20) Cincinatti Bengals: Not sure what Chad Ocho Cinco was planning with his dolla byllz but I'm sure it was going to be magical. Sad note, an annual tradition of mine has been to bet on the Bengals winning the Super Bowl - more for comedic value than anything else. I've been doing it for five straight years and this is the first year I didn't do it. This was my version of playing the same lottery numbers everyday till they all finally came true but I messed it up and now look at the Bungals - Super Bowl bound, maybe. Sucks.
19) Memphis Grizzlies: Of course, this is about Allen Iverson, who left the Grizzlies indefintely late last week citing personal reasons and is threatening to walk away altogether. This is not how I envisioned things ending. Iverson is too proud and stubborn to come back, I don't think he will and that's just flat out sad, not the way you want to see one of the game's greatest make a curtain call. Gotta give him props for being consistent, he never conceded a point, always did things his way no matter what other people said, till the very end. Cheers to the good times:
18) University of Michigan Football: Now they are beefing with Purdue. The Boilermakers. Not Florida, USC, Alabama, Ohio State, nope, not them. Purdue.
17) The Sports Guy: I read Bill Simmons fairly regularly. I tend to ignore the Vegas stories, football stuff and haven't seen most of the movies he references (sorry Teen Wolf) but definitely enjoy his basketball writing (even though he was wrong about Denver) - the annual trade value column is always really good. I bought his book about basketball and am slowly plowing through it (very slowly). The one mistake that I make about Simmons is that I think he's just one of the guys. Just a blogger, per se. But then I see that his book is number one on the New York Times non-fiction best-seller list. That's mind-boggling. Homeboy is huge and I'm silly for not realizing it.
16) Dangerous Drugs: Marijuana isn't one of them. Not even close.
15) Tweet of the Week: @jeff_green22 is the only person I kno that will text u and u sittin right next to him...wat a dweeb - KevinDurant35
14) Phoenix Suns: In seven games this year, Grant Hill is averaging 8.7 rebounds (including 2.1 offensive rebounds) a game in just 30 minutes a night. The only thing I can think about - would the Pistons have beaten the Celtics in the 2008 conference finals if Dumars was able to convince Hill to be their sixth man?
13) Tennessee Titans: Vince Young. 2-0. Playoffs?
12) Oklahoma City Thunder: The Thunder say aaahhhhhhhhhh ... Dem boys be clowning. This means two things: 1) There isn't much for these teenagers to do in Oklahoma City and 2) Dwight Howard was not allowed to be in the video, much to his dismay, because he got spanked by these kids on Sunday.
11) New York Yankees: If you're a Yankees fan, how do you enjoy a title after you signed the two best free agents on the market (C.C. Sabathia and Mark Teixiera) to go with the best player in baseball (A-Rod). What exactly is there here to celebrate? Yankees fans, please help me understand ...
10) Tune of the Week: Feeling emo this week ...
9) Ellie Wiesel: Poetically and kindly tells the GOP tea party's to stop making comparisons to anti-semitism and the holocaust:
"This kind of political hatred is indecent and disgusting."
Thank you fine sir.
8) Seasme Street: Google has been celebrating it all week and it definitely deserves a shout out from me. The street taught me the English language. No joke, seriously. Entering kindergarten, I could not speak the English language. Only Punjabi. One day, my mom just dropped me off at school and I cried all day. I would watch the Street a ton and learned everything from it. I'm still not fluent in English now and am pretty sure it's because I stopped watching the show after second grade. Damn it. I have to go back.
6/7) Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins: Did this really happen?
5) Best Thing I Read This Week: An in depth look at Vince Carter's Hall of Fame chances. I didn't go much in depth, the answer is no.
4) NHL Hall of Fame: I used to watch hockey religiously (I really did) and this week it was strange to see some of the players I grew up watching enter the Hall of Fame - Steve Yzerman, Brett Hull and Lucky Luc (not going to attempt spelling his last name). Again, two weeks in a row now, I feel really old.
3) Michigan State Basketball: Yet again everyone is down on them. Yet again they will surprise. I picked them at 13-1 to win it all.
2) Detroit Pistons: Like everyone else, I'm surprised by the resurgence of Ben Wallace. Don't know how it happened or why it's happening but sure sounds like a riot in the D. What if Wallace never left Detroit to go babysit Joakim Noah in Chicago? Would the Pistons have won another championship? With a couple more dominating years, would he have been a lock for the Hall of Fame? Is he Hall of Famer now? Sorry, between No. 2 and No. 14, I'm having serious Pistons' nostalgia.
1) Fort Hood: Random violence like this happens all over the world. People get sick, angry, depressed, do things that they shouldn't do. It's awful. It could happen anywhere at anytime. No need to break it down, find reasons or a purpose, analyze it, pry apart the history of an individual. It happened and America is a much scarier place because of it. What can we do? Get to know your neighbor, invite them over for tea, have a beer with them, it's time to bring back neighborly living in this country.
Pardeep Toor is the editor emeritus of It's Just Sports. He still shows up to do his weekly Cultural Power Rankings and get philosophical about the NBA. Follow him on Twitter.


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Students and staff at West St. John High in Edgard recently participated in Unity Day to show solidarity against bullying. Students wore orange ribbons and signed pledge cards to do their part in bullying prevention. The school has been fighting against bullying.
Seniors recently attended an informational program on federal financial aid for students and the college application process. Allen Brown also visited the campus to discuss scholarship opportunities sponsored by Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
The homecoming parade Oct. 11 was a success, school officials said. A pep rally, presentation of the homecoming court also was held. Elexi Bailey was crowned queen. Keith Miller was named king. Jujuan Nicholas was first maid; Alonte Gauthier, second maid; A'Lynn Becnel, third maid; and Tai'Jhun Louper, fourth maid. Rechelle Cannon was named Miss Football.
The girls basketball team will begin its season in December. Last year, the team earned its first undefeated district record and made its first Top 28 appearance. Every starter is returning this upcoming season, so the future looks promising.
The football team will travel to Ascension Catholic in Donaldsonville Oct. 25. Ram fans are encouraged to come out and show school pride. We wish the team continued success.


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With the regular season completed and no playoff berth achieved for the first time in three years, New Orleans Hornets captains Chris Paul and David West are expecting the franchise to make significant changes this offseason.
Both said change is needed after the Hornets sputtered to a 37-45 record, their worst finish since 2004-05 when they won only 18 games.
"I don't think anybody can feel they are an untouchable,'' West said. "I thought what we had this year just wasn't good enough to stay in the hunt, even with the injuries. I think the only thing to do is to look at improving the roster.''
The season began with Byron Scott getting fired after a disappointing 3-6 start, and it ended with Paul missing the final four games after suffering a ligament tear in his right middle finger, his third major injury of the season.
"What we did this year, obviously didn't work,'' Paul said. "So there is definitely going to be a little change. We've got to get better all around. Hopefully, we'll do pretty well in the draft and we've got to get healthy.
In all, Paul missed 37 games, including 25 after surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. In November, Paul missed eight games with a sprained left ankle.
Starting small forward Peja Stojakovic missed the final l8 games with a lower abdominal strain.
Whether injuries were a factor or not, the Hornets' execution problems were glaring in the final six weeks of the season and resulted in embarrassing losses to two of the league's worst teams — the Washington Wizards and New Jersey Nets.
The Hornets also were one of the worst defensive teams in the NBA, allowing opponents to shoot 48.3 percent, third highest in the league.
Those problems led to the Hornets finishing last in the Southwest Division, 18 games behind the first-place Dallas Mavericks.
"What we did this year obviously didn't work, '' Paul said. "So there is definitely going to be a little change. We've got to get better all around. Hopefully, we'll do pretty well in the draft, and we've got to get healthy.
"Before I went down with my knee injury, we were seventh or eighth in the West and we had just won four of five on the road. We're a pretty good team, but we just have to get a little more depth and just get tougher.''
After closing the regular season with a 123-115 victory at Houston on Wednesday night, changes are expected, starting with Gary Chouest buying out George Shinn for sole ownership of the franchise.
For the past week, uncertainty has surrounded the franchise and the direction Chouest might take as owner. New Orleans native and former Mavericks coach Avery Johnson is said to be high on his list as a possible replacement for Coach Jeff Bower, who also is the Hornets' general manager.
Bower defended his record after the Hornets' final regular-season practice Tuesday at the Alario Center before abruptly walking away from reporters.
"This coaching staff, my assistants and the players have put an awful lot into this entire thing,'' Bower said. "That's gone unnoticed and has been overlooked by this frenzy of the last two weeks. That's pretty competitive. I think that's pretty respectable, and that's our record, that's this team's record, OK? It's not my record, it's this team's. I think the impact of all of these things have been handled by each player without excuses. We haven't always played well, but we've tried.''
With playoff aspirations going unfulfilled after six players were acquired last summer, West said the roster needs a good once-over — and no one should feel safe.
West could be on the trading block as a means to improve the roster quickly. According to league sources, there were trade discussions involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Hornets this past December, but New Orleans declined to trade the two-time All-Star.
"It's the NBA, and it is a business first, '' West said. "In order for your business to do well, you have to have a good product. I don't know what the future holds for anybody.''
John Reid can be reached at email@example.com or 504.826.3407.


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Dealhacker: The Best Windows 10 Laptops Under $1000
Windows 10 is finally upon us. If you're hunting for a new laptop that will run the latest Microsoft OS, we've assembled a list of the best models you can buy right now for under $1000. (Prices start at just $296!)
This Is How Much PCs Have Changed In 30 Years
Toshiba's Chromebook 2 Has A Bad Case Of Australia Tax
Toshiba has launched a new model Chromebook. It looks impressive and keeps the 13.3 inch screen seen on Toshiba's earlier model, but the Australian release is somewhat overpriced.
Telstra Launches Its First 4G Ultrabook/Tablet
Video: Hands-On With Toshiba's Deluxe Windows 8 Ultrabook "KIRA"
Today, we got our hands on the Toshiba KIRA, an "aspirational/luxury" Windows 8 touchscreen ultrabook that will retail for $2199 (Core i7 version). Boasting a "Pixel Pure" 13.3in touchscreen display with a native resolution of 2560×1440 pixels and a durable "honeycomb-structured" magnesium alloy chassis, the unit is clearly aimed at the fancy-pants demographic.
Toshiba's Honeycomb Tablet Hits Australia At The End Of June
We love Android tablets running Honeycomb, so new competitors are always welcome. Toshiba today announced that its AT100 tablet will hit Australian shelves at the end of the month, selling for $579.
Why I Didn't Buy A Mac
When I decided to purchase a new PC for the Hand Luggage Only project, I had a pretty open mind about what I might get, but I must admit there was one decision already made: I definitely wasn't going to buy a Mac.
The Notebook Airline Test
Battery life is crucial, but there's an equally important test for any notebook that's going to get regularly used on a plane: is it small enough to fit on the tray, allow typing when there's someone sitting next to you and not end up half-closed when the person in front reclines their seat?
HLO Day 13: The Bag Is A Celebrity
I've been in Sydney this week for CEBIT and associated press events, which means I've been running into a lot of my fellow writers. And wherever I go, the first question is nearly always the same: "Where's the bag?" As far as the Hand Luggage Only project goes, it seems my trusty blue carry-on case is of more interest than anything else.
HLO Day 12: Banking On Battery Life
Day 12 of Hand Luggage Only saw me back in Sydney for the CEBIT IT conference/geekfest. But while that's less of a challenge in geographic or airport terms, it did give me a chance to test one hitherto-neglected feature of my recent notebook purchase: the battery life.


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Add the Anniston Museum of Natural History as another option for weekend entertainment. They are offering free admission Feb. 20.
The museum is holding a Black Heritage Festival to celebrate poetry.
Admission is free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
If you are not interested in the festival you can bypass it and still go through the museum.
This is a savings of $6 for adults and $5 for children.
Here's a description of the events:
Celebrate Black History Month at the Museum with one of Alabama's best known and longest running Black History festivals. Dozens of young people from area schools, churches and civic groups will vie for cash awards in the oration competition. See a performance by CAST Kool Kids. Enjoy voices raised in song, including Jacksonville State University's a cappella choir under the direction of Dr. Patricia Corbin and the Anniston High School Choir. See and shop African inspired crafts, clothing, artwork and more in the Museum lobby where vendors will be available throughout the day. And grab a tasty lunch from on-site food vendor CJ's Chuckwagon. Free admission all day.
- 10am-Noon Childrens Oration Competition
- 1:30pm CAST Kool Kids
- 2:15pm JSU'S a cappella choir (under the direction of Dr Patricia Corbin)
- 3:00pm Anniston High School Choir


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West Ham United U18s will travel to Accrington Stanley for their FA Youth Cup third round tie on Tuesday 10 December.
The game, which is to be played at Accrington's Storefirst Stadium, will kick-off at 7pm as Steve Potts' side look to take their impressive league form into the cup competition.
Accrington have already had to battle through two rounds to get to this stage of the competition.
In the first round they defeated fellow Football League outfit Carlisle United 3-1, before seeing off non-league Ilkeston Town by a solitary goal in Round Two.
This is the first time in Accrington's history that they have made the third round of the FA Youth Cup and they will go into the tie in good form, having not lost in their last five outings.
The Hammers made it to the fourth round last year, defeating Aldershot Town in Round Three before coming unstuck against Tottenham Hotspur.


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Oak Mountain returns to the Game of the Week for the second time this fall. That's after never playing well enough to merit inclusion in Birmingham's big game the previous four seasons.
That's not a little-known Mayan proclamation for the end of things in 2012, but a sign of what the Eagles have done going 5-1 so far under first-year coach Cris Bell.
He's the sort that asks his players where they will be in 10 years. He prods them to vote. He calls his high school coach most weeks unless the result leads him to take a week off to break some bad mojo.
Bell loves the intrigue in how he can look across the field before a game, fret over the opponent's physical talent compared to his team, but win anyway thanks to a commitment to physical football.
"Just because a team doesn't have as much talent as the other side doesn't mean it gives it the excuse not to win," said Bell, a fan of the mantra that more games are lost than are won.
That's the rally for how the Eagles measure up against Spain Park. The Jaguars (5-1, 4-0 in Class 6A, Region 4) have the edge in talent and big-play ability. Senior Nick Mullens, a three-year starter at quarterback, is averaging 293 yards and 3.6 touchdowns per game through the air.
The game features a clash of styles. The Eagles run the triple-option and their best hope is to play keep away from an opponent hoping to play pinball with the scoreboard. They'll chew on the clock and hope to limit the Jaguars to 6-7 possessions and 55-65 snaps.
If the Eagle defense is fresh and their offensive line and backs are rolling heading into the fourth quarter, they have a chance.
"Keeping our defense off the field will be big," Oak Mountain quarterback Jake Adams said. "Our defense will stop them a certain number of times, but if we allow them too many possessions and snaps that increases the chance for them to hit a big pass or a break a long run. Our offense has to hold the ball."
The visitors like their plan against Mullens. It's not rocket science. Any team that faces a top-flight passing offense knows it must rattle the quarterback if it wants to win.
"We've got to disrupt his timing with our speed and pressure off the edges," Oak Mountain linebacker John Michael Miller said. "We can't let him just sit back there."
Mullens said he won't let what the other side does affect his offense.
"We're just going to focus on ourselves and what we do," he said. "If we focus on assignments every play and make good decisions and take care of the ball it will lead to success. We can't worry about what the opponent does so we try to control what we can."
Spain Park runs the same stuff as it did last year in an inconsistent 5-6 season, but the execution of this team appears sharper.
"It is all mental," Mullens said. "We've just really focused and made plays when we had to. If I focus on my reads and take care of the ball and make the right decisions then I think our offense will always have success."
Spain Park has won eight of the 10 meetings with Oak Mountain. Its ninth victory comes Friday night, but look for the Eagles to hold them below their 34.6 points per game average. The problem will be the Spain Park defense should make it a grind for the visiting team to score, too.
Oak Mountain's defense has played well aside from the Pelham game in 2012. But it will not be able to keep the Jags around the 14-to-17 point mark to give them a chance at a victory.
Jeff Sentell covers Birmingham high school sports for The Alabama Media Group and The Birmingham News. Write to him at email@example.com.


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Ashland, WI (NNCNOW.com) --- Northland College head softball coach, Steve Wammer, won his 200th career game on Sunday as his LumberJills topped Crown College, 13-4.
Wammer took over as the head coach in 2002, just the third year of existence for the softball program. During that same year, Wammer and the LumberJills reached the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) Championship.
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Update, 5/4: First of 5 suspects gets prison time
TRAVERSE CITY, MI — One person was hospitalized this weekend following an assault at a northern Michigan community college campus.
According to an email blast to staff and students at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, an unidentified person was injured at apartments on campus.
UpNorthLive.com reported a person visiting from Indiana was jumped by three men about 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31.
That person, a guest of campus residents, was taken to Munson Medical Center in Traverse City to be treated for head lacerations, according to the email.
No arrests have been made. The victim's identity has not been released.
The Traverse City Police Department is investigation the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 231-995-5152.
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TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox wants to see tornado-damaged schools built in their original locations, according to a Tuscaloosa News report.
Maddox asked the Tuscaloosa City Schools board to consider rebuilding schools like Alberta Elementary and University Place Elementary, which suffered significant damage during the April 27 storm, where they once stood because doing so would be a positive step in the city's rebuilding process, the report says.
The school board said there currently is not an official plan to rebuild the schools, as it is taking time to consider its options, according to the report.
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Temperatures fall below freezing in Omaha metroUPDATED 5:34 PM CST Jan 23, 2014
Area schools and transportation personnel dealt with below freezing temperatures and high wind chills Thursday morning.Video Transcript
EVEN WITH ALL THE SUNSHINE...THERE WAS JUST NO WAY GETTING AROUND THE BRUTAL WINDCHILLS. KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN'S JOBETH DEVERA SHOWS US HOW PEOPLE AND AREA SCHOOLS COPED WITH THE COLD. IF YOU STOOD OUTSIDE TODAY... EVERYONE AGREED...(NATS POP "it's cold") BUT THESE TRUCK DRIVERS AT SAPP BROTHERS IN COUNCIL BLUFFS HAVE LEARNED HOW TO COPE.(Steve Sybrant - Truck Driver "you just have to think ahead a little bit and have extra clothes with you") (Lars Shivley - Truck Driver "makes me glad the heater in my truck works really well") THESE BITTER COLD TEMPS ALSO CAUSES A DECISION FOR AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS. GLENWOOD SUPERINTENDENT DEVIN EMBRAY ENFORCED A TWO-HOUR LATE START ON THURSDAY. HE SAYS THERE'S NO DEBATE WHEN IT'S THIS COLD OUTSIDE.(Devin Embray, Superintendent Glenwood District Schools "we try to look at the safety of kids and sometimes we get a little criticism because we don't think of the adults in the case but in our situation is trying to be safe with the kids") SCHOOL BUSES ALSO FACE BIG PROBLEMS IN WEATHER LIKE THIS.(dave Greenwood, Director of Operations "anytime it's extremely cold like it is, things break so I always worry about the equipment, kids in buses broke down on the roads") THERE ARE A LOT OF THINGS TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION WHEN DEALING WITH BRUTAL COLD TEMPS... BUT THE JOB MUST STILL GET DONE.(Steve Sybrant - Truck Driver -"i'm on my way to joplin, Missouri and hopefully it's warmer down there") IN COUNCIL BLUFFS, JOBETH DEVERA, KETV NEWSWATCH SEVEN.
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Jaguars Trade LT Eugene Monroe To Ravens
In an unexpected move, the Jacksonville Jaguars have traded LT Eugene Monroe to the Baltimore Ravens for several third-day draft picks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The move certainly caught most around the league off guard, and this more or less signals that the Jaguars are waving the white flag and looking toward the future to rebuild the team. However, Monroe is only 26 years old, and he certainly qualifies as a building block. Luke Joeckel, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2013 draft, will now slide over into the left tackle position.
Monroe is one of the better left tackles in the NFL, and he offers an immediate upgrade over veteran Bryant McKinnie, who has struggled this season. In a contract year, Monroe could find a home well beyond this season in Baltimore if he plays well. He'll certainly be looking for that big payday after coming off his rookie contract, and expect him to be rejuvenated moving from the winless Jaguars and over to the reigning Super Bowl champions.
If the trade is really for two mid-round draft picks, as reported by Albert Breer of NFL.com, this could end up being a steal for GM Ozzie Newsome. Monroe has the potential to be a young franchise left tackle for the Ravens, and this could make a big difference for QB Joe Flacco and their struggling offense.


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MIDDLETOWN — Republican lawmakers from Monmouth County are using the hefty payout package for the retiring Middletown police chief to renew their call for changes in the state's sick-leave payout rules.
Days after the Middletown council approved a $249,333 lump sum payout for unused sick and vacation time for retiring police Chief Robert Oches, state Sen. Joseph Kyrillos and Assemblywoman Caroline Casagrande (both R-Monmouth) took swipes at their Democratic counterparts for taking no action on legislation banning "outdated benefits."
"This enormous payout is outrageous and an example of why homeowners' taxes are so high and why the system needs to be changed," Casagrande said. "For four years, the Democrat-controlled Legislature has refused to consider legislation eliminating this perk. Taxpayers bear the burden of over $800 million in accrued payouts. Unless the Legislature acts now, that liability will only increase for our children and grandchildren."
Casagrande, primary sponsor of a bill that would prohibit payouts for unused sick time, said it's "disgraceful" that Middletown taxpayers have the added expense.
"The chief's service to the community is appreciated, but a $249,000 payout puts too high of a financial burden on the town," she added.
Like a similar bill she introduced in 2012, the measure she sponsored this year has not received any consideration from the Democrats who control both houses of the state Legislature, she said.
A spokesman for Senate President Stephen Sweeney (D-Gloucester) did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Kyrillos, a prime sponsor of a similar measure in the Senate, called it "shameful" that Senate Democratic leaders scheduled a voting session for today without addressing sick-leave payout changes.
"I don't understand how Democratic leaders get away with calling us back to Trenton only to obstruct our obligations to overburdened property taxpayers," he said.
Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican, has vetoed bills capping sick-leave payouts. Democrats have proposed measures that would end the practice for new government employees but have argued they can't ban what has been negotiated into union contracts for current employees.
Anthony Mercantante, administrator for Middletown, said the town had no choice but to give Oches what was legally due to him. He said the town spent $1 million in retirement payouts in 2010 at the height of retirements when workers feared the uncertainty of their future benefits.
"The Legislature does need to do something to give some protection to the municipalities who are going to be seeing this for the next few years," Mercantante said.


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Bite Beauty Maple Agave Lip Mask ($30.00 CAN for 0.52 fl. oz.) is described as a "bronze shine." It's a coppery-brown with lighter gold, pink, and copper shimmer. Dior Ambre Lumiere (227) (P, $29.50) is more shimmery. Bobbi Brown Pink Cocoa (P, $24.00) is lighter, more muted. Becca Papaya/Topaz (P, $24.00) is brighter, warmer. Revlon HD Amber (555) (P, $8.99) is lighter. Surratt Beauty Ensoleille (P, $32.00) is lighter. MAC Moon Beach (LE, $19.00) is lighter, cooler. See comparison swatches / compare dupes side-by-side.Read Full Review
Laura Geller Love Me Dew Moisturizing Lip Crayon Trio
Laura Geller Love Me Dew Moisturizing Lip Crayon Trio ($25.00 for 0.30 oz.) includes three shades of jumbo-sized lip pencils that twist-up. The formula is supposed to be "ultra-hydrating" with "shiny color," and it's pretty much tinted lip balm. I believe this is the first time I've tried this formula, but I enjoyed them overall. They have sheer to semi-sheer that's buildable, wears three to four hours, and is hydrating over time. I like that they twist-up, so you don't have to worry about wasting product when sharpening. The texture is lightweight with moderate slip, so their biggest downfall is that they don't always look perfectly even. The formula is vanilla-scented but the scent didn't linger or translate into a taste for me. Dragon Fruit Sorbet and Mango Sorbet are both available as permanent singles, while I didn't see Fig Prosecco on Laura Geller's website, and they retail for $16 as a standalone formula (so the kit is worth $48).Read Full Review
By Terry Hyaluronic Sheer Nude Hydra-Balms
By Terry Hyaluronic Sheer Nude Hydra-Balm ($36.00 for 0.10 oz.) is supposed to hydrate, "fill in wrinkles and fine lines," while also smoothing and "boost[ing] volume." It is a tinted lip balm, in simpler terms, with semi-sheer color coverage, glossy finish, and designed to keep your lips looking and feeling better. Overall, the formula is moderately hydrating and comfortable to wear with a creamy consistency that has enough slip that it doesn't cling, but it doesn't glide right off the lips either. I didn't notice an increase in volume, and it didn't seem like it helped to fill in lines, but the hydration did linger beyond the initial application. The formula is rose-scented and a slight, almost perfume-y taste. They're also shorter-wearing, which isn't a real surprise, but you'll likely need to reapply throughout the day to maintain the color.Read Full Review
Bite Beauty Smashed Agave Lip Mask
Bite Beauty Smashed Agave Lip Mask ($26.00 for 0.52 oz.) is described as a "universal red-wine tint." It's a brightened, cherryr ed with cool undertones that turns to more of a pinky-red color applied to lips. NARS Shade IV (LE, $26.00) is warmer. Josie Maran Always Cherry (P, $18.00) is warmer. NARS Rose Gitane (P, $26.00) is warmer. MAC Wake Up! (P, $22.00) is warmer. MAC Night is Young (LE, $20.00) is similar. MAC Love Alert (LE, $20.00) is cooler-toned. See comparison swatches / view dupes.Read Full Review
Bite Beauty Champagne Agave Lip Mask ($26.00 for 0.52 oz.) is described as a "rose gold pearl." It's a sheer, gold-shimmered pink. It seems to darken and even out my natural lip color slightly while adding a touch of shine. I don't know of a really worthwhile dupe (something that is more in the "tinted lip balm" family), given that this is an ultra-hydrating formula with such subtle color. If you like the idea of the color but want a true gloss: see comparison swatches.Read Full Review


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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Authorities say a man found stabbed in a Columbia home has died.
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TSRX is going down below 5.00 , trust me, I have been dealing with the Biopharma for sometime. dilution at 4.75 means more cheap stocks out there. Also TSRX does not have valuable cancer drug, it is antibiotics ... cheap ....
Sentiment: Sell
a course of Vancomycin sells for about $425/course and it barely works for C-diff and has high intolerances. TSRX's drug requires one week of treatment and targets new resistant bacterial strains. Where's the hype?
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While PO vanco is used for C diff. that is kind of beside the point here. The Trius drug is targeted for MRSA and eventually should replace IV vanco and Zyvox. There is no other antibiotic being developed now with more promise. The market is huge and growing. The only debate is how fast it will gain market share.
Near term, the recent stock offering could put pressure here. A little longer term, I consider Trius very undervalued. Trying to time this is a fool's errand. To the poster who knows biotech and anticipates the slide below the offering price, when have you seen a stock sell three times normal volume at 10% over the offering price just days afterward? That was unanticipated!
KERX is flogging orange flavoured table salt and look at their SP. It's all about the hype. Why would you sell now if news is coming...unless U know it's bad? Vol has subsided which means either no one is selling or no one knows about this equity. We could get a huge rally based on little info available and potential could be far greater than we're aware of. KERX was the same. Ferris Citrate has become the new viagara of stocks. Two weeks ago it was like, well TSRX.
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By Matt Crossman
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
(May 29, 2011)
CONCORD, N.C.—The cars were wrecking behind him in Sunday night's Coca-Cola 600, and all Dale Earnhardt Jr. had in front of him was a clean racetrack and less than three miles to go. As NASCAR officials lost the caution flag, the crowd lost its mind. He couldn't hear that, of course, but he knows. He knows what a Dale Jr. win would mean for the sport. He knows the only person who would be happier than the people in the stands if he had won is the one he looked at when he shaved off that scraggly beard last week.
As he barreled through the first mile and a half and over the start-finish line, under the man waving the white flag, Earnhardt kept the gas pedal on the floor. His mind held two opposing thoughts, one about winning, one about losing.
"Going through (Turns) 1 and 2, I feel like I'm going to win this race," he said in the garage, his face misted over with sweat. "It's a real good feeling."
But he knew. Just like he knew a win would be big, he knew one was not coming. He knew he did not have enough gas. "I had already had my mind geared in case that happened," he said.
That makes him sound like a defeatist, but that's not how he meant it. He meant it like a realist, like he knew the numbers, and the numbers said he would run out of gas on the backstretch, and that is exactly what happened. And he wasn't angry or disappointed. He was thrilled. So was the crowd. When an interview with him went live on the massive video screen at Charlotte Motor Speedway, fans erupted.
The reason he—and they—were so happy even though he ran out of gas while leading on the last lap of the Coca-Cola 600 is that he was leading on the last lap of the Coca-Cola 600. He finished seventh, not that that mattered to him. The look in his eyes, his body language, his mood—he made running out of gas when he was leading on the last lap seem like the coolest thing in the world.
This is what Dale Jr. acted like before he entered the wilderness years of his career. He acted like he believes that racing for the win is fun in and of itself, separate from the result. And there he was, racing for the win. Whether he got it was beside the point.
"Think about it, man. Winning the 600!" he said, with a smile unseen from him since who knows when. More of his teeth were seen this night then the rest of the season combined. "That would be awesome."
That's true for everyone, and it's more true for him. The Coca-Cola 600 is one of NASCAR's marquee races. More than most races, it is almost always won by superstars. Dating to the start of NASCAR's modern era (1972), only twice have drivers who amassed fewer than 11 career wins took the checkered flag in Coca-Cola 600s that went the distance. There is one simple reason for that: The race takes forever, and bad drivers and poorly made cars don't last long enough.
The Coca-Cola 600 is challenging because it's a marathon and a sprint. The race is as hard on drivers as it is on cars. It requires an engine that is stout and will last and a mind that is sharp and will stay that way for 400 laps and 1,600 left turns. The last 100 miles seem like far longer than that. A driver has to resist the urge to drive all-out on every lap while at the same time remembering this is indeed a race and lollygagging won't cut it, either. That's a lot harder than it sounds.
Earnhardt has often been criticized for losing focus at the end of races—and his finishes reflect that. NASCAR keeps track of the positions a driver gains and loses in the final 10 percent of races. Last year, Earnhardt ranked 70th of 75 drivers. This year, he is ninth.
No, he's not back. He has to win, a couple of times, before he or anyone else can say that. But he's a lot closer than he was. And on this night, he looked the part, in the car and out, more than he has in years.


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Black is tied for sixth on the NCAA's descending order list in the women's 60 meters with a time of 7.29 seconds, which means if the season ended today she would go next month's NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships in Fayetteville, Ark.
That could be just the start.
Her list of goals includes the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field, the senior championships in her home country of Trinidad and Tobago and, if all goes well, the World Track & Field Championships later this summer in Moscow.
"I've had hopes and dreams since my freshman year of being one of the best in the country," Black says. "To do it all my senior year would be one of the best feelings in the world."
Black has reset the Big Sky Conference record in the 60 three times this winter. She has been named women's conference track athlete of the week in four of the past five weeks.
The only time in that span that she didn't get the honor was a week in which PSU coach Ronnye Harrison held her out of competition.
Not that Black appreciated the forced inactivity at the time.
"It was extremely hard because I know I'm running for a place at nationals," she says. "I knew all the people running that weekend had a chance to PR while I was on the sideline watching the race. It was mentally exhausting."
But the next week at the Armory Collegiate Invitational, Black found herself at the start line with some of the best sprinters in the country. She finished third behind LSU's Kimberlyn Duncan, the 2012 winner of The Bowerman, and Dezerea Bryant of Clemson.
"A great experience," she says. "I was proud to be a Viking, to go there and represent my school. I don't think a lot of people expected Portland State to be in the top three."
This might be a season for expectations change.
Harrison says he is going to scramble to get Black into the best meets against the toughest competition possible during the NCAA outdoor season.
That means Black should see Duncan again. And English Gardner, Oregon's three-time NCAA champion, is just down the road.
"Geronne has worked so hard," Harrison says. "In five years at Portland State she has taken one vacation. She has spent all of her other breaks in Portland training."
Harrison says Black is just now scratching the surface of her potential.
"She can get below 7.20, no problem," Harrison says of Black's 60 time. "We're still in a phase in her training that will allow her to run faster every week. We've been able to fix technical flaws in the prelims that have made her run faster in the finals."
Black is soaking it all in because she wants to coach at some point.
She had planned to begin her coaching career following this year's outdoor season. But after the way she started indoors, that plan is on hold. She now wants to stay in Portland after graduating and train as a post-collegian.
She admits to peeking at the descending order list every week this winter to find her name. Every week, it's been among the leaders.
"It's a shock," she says. "I want to stay in the top 10. I've never been to nationals. To go to nationals my senior year ranked that high, I would have nothing to lose."
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Tickets for the NCAA Track & Field Championships -- June 5-8 at Hayward Field -- go on sale Friday.
The USATF names Penn State's Beth Alford-Sullivan and Mike Holloway of Florida as coaches for the USA team to the World Championships. Oregon's Lance Deal will be women's throws coach.
Former UO runner Liz Wilson to receive the Becky L. Sisley award.
George Fox women are ranked No. 1 on the Division III level in the NCAA West Region.
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Lucille Vogel
Sept. 26, 1924 -- Aug. 20, 2012
Lucille Emma (Van Slembrouck) Vogel was born on September 26, 1924 in Cheboygan, Mich. to Oscar and Anna (Rocheleau) Van Slembrouck. After graduating from Cheboygan High School, she worked as a secretary for the president of the Cheboygan Paper Mill. She later moved to Detroit where she worked for the National Labor Relations Board and later during the war, worked for the Ration Board.
Lucille's path led her to Stanton, Neb., and while working there as a legal secretary, she met Lyle Vogel. The couple was married in 1950. They moved to Perry, where they started a family and had four children.
The couple moved to Okoboji for Lyle's job in 1964, and there they had their fifth child.
Lucille began working at Vern & Coila's restaurant where she continued to work in food preparation and help manage the salad department for many years.
When Lucille began to have heart issues, she moved in with her daughter, Vicki (Vogel) Willison, where she lived until her death.
Lucille was an active member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church for as long as her health allowed. She was a secretary, member of the Rosary Altar Society, and Catholic Daughters Association.
She volunteered for many church activities including decorating, cleaning, and all types of events. She was also an active member with the American Legion Auxiliary for many years.
Lucille will be remembered for her love of spending time with family and friends, cooking, and gardening. She loved to laugh, listen to music, and add creative details to everything. Lucille's creativity and artistic flair could be seen in many things she did, such as the birthday cakes she loved to create for her great grandson.
Lucille passed away in her sleep, at home Aug. 20, 2012 at 87 years of age.
She was preceded in death by Oscar VanSlembrouck-father, Anna (Rocheleau) Van Slembrouck-mother, Alice Van Slembrouck-sister, Elda (Van Slembrouck) Weber-sister, Allen Van Slembrouck-brother, and Lyle Vogel-husband.
She is survived by Ann (Van Slembrouck) Smith-sister, Don Van Slembrouck-brother, Teresa (Van Slembrouck) Brunell-sister, Mark Vogel-son, Vicki (Vogel) Willison (Mike), Brad Vogel (Michaela), Mari Vogel, Alyce Vogel (Bruce), Heather Willison-granddaughter, Heath Willison-grandson, Aaron Vogel-grandson, Avery Vogel-granddaughter, and Dayton Willison-great grandson.


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Abbey of Einsiedeln with lake of Sihl and Mountains
The monastery of Einsiedeln is one of the most important architectural monuments of Switzerland. The huge front of the abbey and the baroque Abbey church with its artistic decoration by the famous artist brothers Asam are truly impressive.
An other important sight is the abbey's library.
The town of Einsiedeln offers further sights, above all the Diorama Bethlehem and the Panorama Crucifixion of Christ.
Einsiedeln is the oldest and most important place of pilgrimage in Switzerland. The final destination of the pilgrims is the Black Madonna of the Lady Chapel.
The Salve Regina chant by the monks in the Lady Chapel forms the daily spiritual highlight.


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Things to do in Wilsonville this week and next:
Wilsonville Rotary Summer Concerts: Big band swing music by Tony Starlight will wrap up the annual summer series hosted by the Wilsonville Rotary Club. Bring a blanket or chair and a picnic dinner, or buy refreshments there. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Town Center Park, 29600 S.W. Park Place, Wilsonville; free, but donations to support Rotary International's End Polio Now fundraiser are welcome
Book Club: Join fellow readers for the lively and thought-provoking conversation about books that are available for check out at the library. Contact library for titles. 6-8 p.m. Thu, Aug. 14, and another discussion group meets 4-6 p.m. Wed, Aug. 20. Wilsonville Public Library Rose Room, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; free
Genealogy Club: Learn from experienced genealogists, discover new genealogical resources and tools, and discuss personal research and goals. 1-2:30 p.m Mon, Aug. 18. Wilsonville Public Library Oak Room, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; free
Neighborhood Barbecue: 5-7 p.m. Wed, Aug. 20, at Canyon Creek Park, 26610 S.W. Canyon Creek Road, Wilsonville. Every summer the City of Wilsonville hosts the free informal event that rotates to different residential areas of the community and provides a low-key opportunity for area-residents to meet with members of the city council, and various city boards and commissions, along with staff of different departments. Informational displays are staffed by the library, SMART, the parks and recreation department, community development/planning, and Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. Details: 503-570-1503 or send an email
Astronomy for Everyone: Kevin Manning, an award-winning astronomer and former NASA consultant, will talk about the six and scale of the universe, the stars, and other celestial wonders using hands-on activities and assorted visuals. Manning founded Look Up to the Stars with a mission to generate interest and foster scientific literacy in the general public nationwide through the delivery of awe-inspiring, educational and entertaining programs. 7-9 p.m. Fri, Aug. 22. Wilsonville Public Library Oak Room, 8200 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; free
Movies in the Park: Pack a blanket, a picnic dinner and family and friends into the car and cruise over to the park to watch "Planes" (PG) on a inflatable big screen. Refreshments available for purchase. Lawn opens at 8:15 p.m. and movie starts at dusk Fri, Aug. 22. Memorial Park River Shelter, 8100 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; hosted by Wilsonville Parks and Recreation; free
Portland FARE Walk for Food Allergy: The Portland FARE Walk for Food Allergy is a family-friendly event featuring activities; similar events take place in communities nationwide. The event happens in conjunction with a national effort to raise funds for food allergy research, education, advocacy and awareness. Check in 9-10 a.m. Sat, Aug. 23; ceremony 10 a.m., with walk following. Memorial Park, 8100 S.W. Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville; free; details online or call 424-672-3262
Wilsonville Farmers Market: More than 45 farmers, artisans, restaurants, food and art vendors and others sell items with a focus on community, food education and sustainability. Concert series and cooking demonstrations also featured. Weekly 4-8 p.m. Thu, through Sept. 11. Sofia Park, 28836 S.W. Costa Circle W., Wilsonville; free admission
-- Vickie Kavanagh


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Haley Long led Kalamazoo Christian with a series score of 237, and Allison Dosch rolled a 205.
"It was a good, tight match," Christian coach Mike Cramer said. "The girls are getting better across the board as they go."
Taylor Sayers led Parchment with a 329 series.
"They did really well today for the position they were put in," Parchment coach James Miller said. "They are improving as a team in accuracy and keeping the ball on the line. The scores went up, and it was because they are picking up spares and doing really well."


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A Foley teenager who is accused of firing a BB gun at a school bus is being held without bond at the Baldwin County Corrections Center.
Mendrell Porter, 19, of the 12300 block of Mills Rd., was arrested Tuesday after Foley police and Baldwin County deputies were called about a shot fired at a bus. He is charged with throwing or shooting a deadly or dangerous missile at an occupied vehicle.
Twelve Foley Middle School students and a driver were on the bus. No one was hurt.
"If the windows would have been down, certainly, it's cable of injuring somebody," Baldwin County Sheriff's Office Lt. Tony Nolfe said of the BB gun. "There is no question about that."
The shooting happened in the area of Mills and Bodenhammer roads near Foley at about 3:20 p.m. Tuesday.
Foley police talked to Porter as he stood in the yard outside his home. Porter initially said he didn't know anything about the shooting, and he didn't have a weapon, Nolfe said.
The officers continued to talk to Porter. Porter eventually went to get the Red Ryder BB gun he had hidden, but he gave officers different accounts of what happened, Nolfe said.
"He says that he didn't fire it, but he pointed it at the bus," Nolfe said. "Then he, subsequently, said, 'Well, I did fire it, but I was shooting at a bird, and the bus just drove in between me and the bird,' which, obviously, nobody believed."
The officers tried find where the shot hit the bus. They looked for a ding on the bus or a crack in one of the bus' windows.
"The kids and the bus driver definitely heard the impact, but we couldn't find where it hit the bus," Nolfe said.


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NEWTON -- With a sock hat covering his face and a blanket over his bruised and beaten body, Jeffrey Muller tried to reason with the three armed men who abducted him Friday morning from the parking lot of his Sussex County pet-supply store.
"I'm not the guy you're looking for. I'm a simple man," Muller told his captors, according to his son. "I just sell dog food."
Today, three days after Muller's dramatic escape in a small Missouri town and two days after an emotional reunion with his family, the son recounted his father's ordeal, which authorities say was a case of mistaken identity. The kidnappers wanted a Jeffrey Muller. They snatched the wrong one.
"He gave them the fight of their lives," said the son, Jeff Muller, 34, a freelance photographer who lives in Columbus, Ohio. "I've always known my dad for being invincible. He just kept fighting them and fighting them until he could get away,"
The son relayed his father's account as authorities in Missouri made a fourth arrest in the case, William James Barger, 48. Vernon County Sheriff Ron Peckman said a man was detained at a house just outside Nevada, Mo., the town where one of the three alleged kidnappers lives.
The man, whose name was not released, had not been formally charged by yesterday evening but was being held in the Vernon County Jail, Peckman said. The sheriff declined to release details about the suspect's role but said he was believed to be involved in both Jeffrey Muller's kidnapping and an earlier home invasion in Missouri.
Muller's alleged abductors — Douglas Stangeland, 46, of Nevada, Mo., Lonnie Eugene Swarnes, 44, and Swarnes' nephew, Andrew David Wadel, 21, both of Rich Hill, Mo. — are believed to have carried out the November home invasion in search of a man named Muller, Peckman said.That incident, in which the homeowner was shot in the hand, apparently led the trio to New Jersey.
Peckman said he could not go into detail about the alleged kidnappers' relationship to their intended target but that it somehow involved a business deal.
Stangeland, Swarnes and Wadel remained in the Miller County Jail without bail yesterday. Prosecutors in New Jersey said an extradition hearing could be held as early as this week. The men face up to 20 years in prison if convicted of kidnapping.
Muller's son, who rushed to New Jersey from Ohio after learning of his father's disappearance Friday, spoke to reporters while filling in for his dad at J&G Discount Pet Foods, the Newton shop his family has owned for the past 27 years.
The younger Muller said his father was still "roughed up" and "hurting" but was eager to get back to work. He said he visited his father yesterday morning, giving Muller a hug and telling him, "I'm here for you."
Police continued to provide round-the-clock protection at both the family's home and business.
Jeff Muller said his father was raised in Parsippany and lived in Budd Lake and Hopatcong before moving to Frankford in 1988. He races go-carts in New York and sails on the Hudson River, the son said.
It is an honest, simple life, one that made Friday's kidnapping so unfathomable, the son said.
Authorities said the Missouri men planned the abduction for months, a contention borne out by Jeff Muller yesterday. He said his father recalled seeing two of the men in the pet-food store in November. The men remained for about 45 minutes, Jeff Muller said. At the time, his father thought it was odd but had no inkling it would lead to something so serious.
When the three struck Friday morning as the father arrived at work, they subdued him with a Taser, striking him in the neck and head, then shuttled him into the car for what would be a 1,200-mile ride.
Jeff Muller said the men never told his father why they had taken him. They stopped only to let him use the bathroom and to fill the gas tank. At one point, they bought Slim Jims. Jeffrey Muller finally escaped in Lake Ozark, Mo., after the Malibu sputtered and quit.
When two of the men sought out car parts in a convenience store, Muller dashed from the Malibu after loosening the plastic ties on his hands. The store's clerk called police.
Today, Jeff Muller said he was grateful his father had made it home.
"I want to thank my father for his willingness to not give up and his love for his family," he said.
Staff writer Mark Mueller contributed to this report.
Previous coverage:
• Newton pet shop owner recovering from injuries during accidental kidnapping
• Sheriff calls three accused in N.J. pet store owner kidnapping 'bumbling idiots'
• Newton pet store owner kidnapped, taken to Missouri at gunpoint


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Jump leads fail on driverless securitisation market
In their efforts to get the European securitisation market back on the road, regulators and central bankers look rather like mechanics crowding round a car, so busy working on the engine they have not noticed the driver has walked away.
Their concern is becoming acute. The Bank of England and European Central Bank called in May for "a better functioning securitisation market in the European Union". A task force set up by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and International Organization of Securities Commissions is running an online survey until July 25, asking for input on why the market has not revived.
Yet issuance of asset-backed securities in Europe remains flat.
First-half activity, at $37.2 billion, is on a par with the $37 billion of activity in the first half in 2013, and down from the $51.1 billion of activity in the first six months of 2012.
Fabrice Susini, global head of securitisation at BNP Paribas, said: "There is a feeling that there is an increased discrepancy between expectations, given the positive noise and strong support which is piling up for restarting or promoting the product, and the numbers."
Securitisation got a bad name in the financial crisis. When clients borrow to buy assets – houses, cars, consumer items – the banks issuing the loans can package them, selling them on to investors as asset-backed securities. The discovery that some of the assets involved were US sub- prime mortgages led to the financial crisis and for years afterwards investors viewed ABS like a dodgy second-hand car, even though the default rate on ABS in Europe was very low.
Investors' fears are, however, giving way to the realisation that a return of the securitisation market could increase the flow of credit to the real economy by allowing banks to recycle their balance sheet.
Jonathan Trup, an executive director in global capital markets at Morgan Stanley, said: "Regulators, issuers and investors have recognised the urgency to take action before the market shrinks too much."
The mechanics may want to fix the car but, for now, the driver has little reason to get back behind the wheel. The main difficulty is no longer that investors shun ABS but that the incentives for banks to issue the products are greatly reduced.
Easy monetary policy and tighter regulation have diminished one of the two principal attractions of securitisation for banks – by selling ABS the bank gains liquidity. Also, selling the product transfers the risk of the original loans from the bank to the purchasers of the ABS, reducing the bank's capital requirements.
Given the provision of central bank liquidity, bank deleveraging and historic low interest rates, the need for liquidity is less than it has been for some time.
Eric Wragge, co-head of securitised products origination for northern Europe at JP Morgan, said: "A lot of institutions, their balance sheets are not growing, so their funding needs have been diminished. Of these diminished funding needs, ABS is competing with covered bonds, unsecured and central bank liquidity."
Monetary policy and regulation may eventually be adjusted in ways that restore banks' interest in securitisation, but neither will happen fast.
Damian Thompson, head of credit and asset-backed security structuring and financing at Royal Bank of Scotland, said: "A number of the issues that have affected volumes are either to do with bank liquidity or the way the industry has been re-regulated over the past five or six years, both of which are going to take time to change."
With ample liquidity, it is pricing, rather than the potential to tap different pockets of demand, that is the principal determinant of what and where to issue. And that doesn't bode well for securitisation.
The difference in yields between asset-backed securities and covered bonds, which are backed by the pool of loans that remain on the bank's balance sheet, is typically tens of basis points.
One banker said: "If it is generating liquidity that is required but can't be sourced in other markets, then you do it. If it is generating liquidity at a lower cost than can be accessed in another market, you do it. You definitively don't do it if it is more expensive and you don't need the liquidity."
Recalibrating weightings
Then there is the wide range of regulatory uncertainty, with calls for the Basel Committee's risk weightings for bank investors to be recalibrated. ABS also suffers in the European Banking Authority's report on the liquidity coverage ratio, with only residential mortgage-backed securities, under certain conditions, suggested for inclusion as high-quality liquid assets.
Similarly, there are calls for the capital requirements for insurance companies seeking to invest in ABS to change. At present, the charges for investing in securitisations are above those for direct investments in the same assets.
Susini at BNP Paribas said: "I think one of the key elements at stake here, it is one of these opportunities, because there has been a realisation that securitisation isn't all bad, to be consistent across different siloes across regulation."
There are also technical factors, such as a shortage of highly rated counterparties needed to provide ancillary services for securitisation transactions.
On the horizon is an ECB plan to intervene in the market, with the central bank pushing ahead with measures to buy "high-quality" ABS. That, though, presents a risk as well as an opportunity.
On the one hand, investors are already having to fight for what little paper is issued – a point reflected in the positive performance of ABS in the past 24 months. That has concerned some that the introduction of another buyer competing in the primary market and potentially pushing down yields to unattractive levels could do more harm than good.
On the other, the ECB's action could give corporate treasurers and investors further confidence that the market is open, liquid and here to stay.
Bilal Husain, head of ABS syndicate at Deutsche Bank, said: "If you were to think about what would have a positive impact on the demand side, it is some sort of liquidity floor. With the ECB there as a potential buyer of last resort, we might soon have that."
For the time being, the market is watching with bated breath.
Jeremy Bradley, senior director in the financial capital and ABS team at Lloyds Capital Markets, said: "The detail of the legislation hasn't quite caught up with the sentiment yet. The legislative process is a protracted one.
"It will be interesting to see where we land on all those points, to see how they're backing up this rhetoric with action and taking up the industry's suggestions."
This article was first published in the print edition of Financial News dated July 14, 2014


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With a bullet: Buying and selling with the billionaires
George Soros is shifting money to Europe and Asia.
George Soros is shifting money to Europe and Asia.
Looks like the weather gods — who have taken a lot of grief in recent months — also have made for some soggy earnings at Krispy Kreme. Or so the company says about its rough first quarter. Little (…)
If you're noticing unexpected boxes of Krispy Kreme doughnuts tempting sugar addicts around the office today – and it's not even Friday – there's a very good reason, They're probably twofers. (…)


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With a stay at Jasmin Monument Hotel in Phnom Penh (Boeung Keng Kang), you'll be minutes from Preah Sihanouk Garden and Independence Monument. This hotel is close to Royal Palace and Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge). If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at a complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. For a surcharge, guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a cruise ship terminal shuttle.


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Veterans Affairs Minister Julian Fantino
Editor: If the opinion page in The Guardian were a human brain, it would present as suffering from cognitive dissonance, a stressful psychological condition when the mind holds two contradictory beliefs at once.
Take, for example, the letter to the editor ãHelp now closer than ever for vetsã (Wednesday, February 5, 2014) by one Michel Doiron, assistant deputy minister of Veteran Affairs. In fastidious, icy bureaucratese, he assures Islanders that their vets will be better off than ever before because his government plans to shut eight area offices that are there for them. This is Orwell-speak on the same page as: war is peace, peace is war.
Across the page from Mr. Doiron's propaganda is David McMillanãs commentary, ãIn support of veterans, their families and client service agents.ã Mr. McMillan, whose franchise, Home Instead Senior Care, explains that his staff has witnessed the degraded service that our soldiers are receiving from the VAC ã waiting up to two or three months to be seen by service staff, each of whom has a punishing case load.
His caregivers have helped vets navigate a Byzantine maze of VAC paperwork, policy procedures while helping vets deal with declining health and even a dying spouse.
These two letters illustrate perfectly two opposing views. One of them must be lying. Anyone who claims the VAC is delivering quality service to our aging soldiers has only to see in action the unconscionable Veteran Affairs Minister Julian Fantino, a case study in Psych 101 of a Tony Soprano bully complex. Both Fantino and Doiron might do well to apprentice with Home Instead so they can generate a germ of empathy for the honourable gentlemen who took on the Nazis, the North Koreans, and the Taliban for the likes of them.
J. Blair Arsenault,