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Syracuse, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings went ahead with a two-run sixth inning and hung on from there to claim a 4-2 win over the Syracuse Chiefs in the first game of a doubleheader Friday night at NBT Bank Stadium.
Rochester pitchers A.J. Achter, Stephen Pryor (1-0), Lester Oliveros and Michael Tonkin combined to hold the Chiefs to four hits in 8 1/3 innings.
The contest was a continuation of a game that was postponed by rain in the bottom of the first inning Thursday night. The score at that point was 1-1.
Chiefs starter Aaron Laffey (12-5) took the mound when play picked up again on Friday and he allowed three runs on 12 hits in seven innings, fanning two and walking none.
Laffey wriggled in and out of trouble, and the Red Wings dinged him for a pair in the sixth to wipe out a 2-1 Syracuse lead.
Pedro Florimon opened with a single and Eric Farris singled him to second. The runner advanced on a Doug Bernier sacrifice bunt.
Aaron Hicks then lofted a high foul pop along the right-field line. Chiefs second baseman Josh Johnson made a great effort to snare it, but Hicks tagged and scored to tie the game. Ferris then came home on a wild pitch.
Rochester plated another in the eighth on a two-out, infield single from Beresford that brought in Farris from third.
The Chiefs threatened to counter in the bottom of that inning, loading the bases with two outs against reliever Lester Oliveros. But Oliveros ended the threat by striking out Syracuse pinch-hitter Greg Dobbs.
The Chiefs inched ahead 2-1 with a single tally in the second off Rochester's A.J. Achter, who started the resumed action. Jose Lozada slapped a two-out double and Emmanuel Burris brought him in with a single.
Friday's game was delayed more than two hours by a non-rain rain delay. Since the game was already considered underway because of Thursday night's action, its fate was in the hand of the umpires.
Skies above NBT Bank Stadium were clear at the time of the 4 p.m. scheduled start, but the umps pushed it back by 30 minutes because of the rain cell hovering around Fulton.
Both Rochester and Syracuse have doubleheaders scheduled for Saturday. The umps didn't want to risk wasting Friday's Game 1 starters by getting them warmed up and the contest underway and then forcing them to come out after a possible long rain delay.
So they kept pushing the start of the game back in anticipation of letting the presumed rain clouds pass. But they never showed at all. Only a couple of drops fell and when the sun started to blanket the field around 5:30 p.m. the men in blue gave a thumbs up for a 6:15 p.m. start.
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Several residents of St. Bernard Parish and New Orleans said they were glad to hear the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office was collecting expired and no longer used drugs at its Paris Road station on April 26 because they hadn't known how to turn in such drugs they had.
"I'd been waiting for this to get rid of some things" and saw in the media that the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office was collecting them, said Donnetta Smith of New Orleans. Several people also said they knew not to dump prescription pills in the toilet because it could get into disposed water and harm wildlife or seafood in the swamps and not to throw it in the trash where people could find the drugs.
The four-hour take-back event was successful, with 49 pounds of mostly prescription drugs collected, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.
"That is 49 pounds of drugs that could be easily abused that will never hit our streets and will be incinerated,'' Pohlmann said.
Capt. Pat Childress, who is assigned by the Sheriff's Office to a federal Drug Enforcement Administration task force, collected the surrendered items.
The drug take-back day, sponsored nationally by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, has helped keep prescription drugs off the street, Pohlmann said, which is important because studies show young people often first abuse prescription drugs after stealing them from medicine chests at the homes of relatives or parents of friends.
Warren Rivera, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the New Orleans field office of the DEA, dropped by the Chalmette take-back event.
The Sheriff's Office has participated for several years in the national drug take-back day and locally it was the Sheriff's Office that began its own take-back day in 2009 called "Operation Medicine Cabinet,'' which encouraged residents to clean out their medicine cabinets of old prescription drugs and turn them in to the department.
St. Bernard residents are reminded they should call the sheriff's 271-DOPE hot line (271-3673) any time to turn in prescription drugs between official drug take-back days. A Narcotics Unit agent will call them back to make arrangements.
Also, residents should call the same number to anonymously report any suspected illegal drug activity. All calls will be acted upon.
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GRAND RAPIDS — Consul-General of Japan Kuninori "Matz" Matsuda was on a conference call with diplomats in Tokyo when the 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami hit the east coast of Japan on March 11.
Half of the people on the call were cut from the line.
"I realized something terrible happened," said Matsuda, a diplomat stationed in Detroit who was in Grand Rapids Saturday to talk to people affected by the quake.
Luckily, none of his co-workers was harmed.
He instantly started contacting the families of foreign exchange students and the Japanese citizens living in Michigan and Ohio to offer assistance.
His wife and children were in Tokyo. It was two days before he finally got an email that his family was safe.
"They are familiar with how to deal with disasters in the areas where it hit, and they continue to suffer from the disruption, but they are enduring," he said.
About 172,400 people have evacuated their homes, many of which are ruined, in the Tohoku region, which includes the Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima, Yamagata and Akita areas.
The fatality count has reached 11,438, and the amount of missing people has surpassed 16,000.
Matsuda is confident the unprecedented earthquake and tsunami in Japan will not offset the world economy in a large way.
While the Japanese government and citizens grapple with the crisis, he said the disaster will be nothing more than a "disruption" that will temporarily lower production levels.
"It will not be a long-term disruption," Matsuda said. "We are trying very hard to minimize the impact, and Japanese companies in Michigan are adhering to the no lay-off policy here, so local employment will remain unchanged."
To manage the supply-demand gap, Japanese manufacturers are shifting production needs from damaged areas to western-based facilities, Matsuda said.
More than 60 percent of the Japanese manufacturing facilities in Michigan are automotive.
Most were holding at least a week of worth of inventory when the earthquake and tsunami hit. About four weeks of inventory were already in-transit, so many Michigan businesses have had enough Japanese supplies in the past month.
Electronics and pigment material imported from Japan may experience a shortage in local businesses, Matsuda said.
"The small spare parts made in the Tokyo region are not going be produced on the same level, we have a lot of work to do," he said.
He predicts production levels should be back to normal by late summer.
"We are glad that the international community has a strong trust in Japan handling the disaster because more foreign investors have been investing in Japan," Matsuda said.
The past three weeks have felt like years, he said, but he is still looking at future opportunities and hopes to see Japanese investors take more interest in Grand Rapids in the future.


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DETROIT -- The Tigers' most expensive arbitration case this offseason has been solved.
Max Scherzer has agreed to a one-year contract with the Tigers -- a deal that is expected to pay him $15.525 million in 2014, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman.
The team confirmed the deal shortly after Friday's 1 p.m. deadline to publicly exchange desired salary figures expired.
Scherzer, considered arguably the most complicated of six Tigers players eligible for arbitration this winter, was projected to earn $13.6 million by mlbtraderumors.com. He will, instead, receive an $8.8 million salary bump from a year ago.
If an agreement wasn't reached between the two sides independently, a salary arbitration hearing would've been scheduled for next month in St. Petersburg, Fla.
A Scott Boras client, Scherzer was in his third and final year of arbitration eligibility after he went 21-3 with a 2.90 ERA and 240 strikeouts in 214 1/3 innings en route to being named this past season's AL Cy Young Award winner.
With Scherzer under contract, thus avoiding arbitration for 2014, the Tigers will now turn their attention to catcher Alex Avila -- their lone remaining unsigned arbitration-eligible player.
Also coming to terms on one-year deals on Friday were: Andy Dirks, Austin Jackson, Rick Porcello and Al Alburquerque.
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What's your best remedy for upset stomach? (I've been battling congestion up until I woke up today - ask about it on cm and it will go away LOL)! But all day I've had a sour stomach. All I have manages to eat all day were some animal crackers, a few saltines, sips of herbal tea, and 3 grapes. I've felt waves of nausea all day but haven't actually thrown up. I think nausea is the WORST feeling ever. So I hope I wake up and it's gone but if not, what are your best remedies?
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I sleep! I too, think nausea is the worst feeling in the world! I'd rather break a bone!
I think sleep helps also. If nothing else I break down and take pepto.
Yep, sleep is what I would say too! Hope you feel better today mama!
Saltines. Maybe toast. Sorry, that really is a miserable feeling!
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NORTH ROYALTON It was about 9:30 a.m. Dec. 11, and the North Royalton Food Bank was full of much more than food.
In one room, volunteers put the finishing touches on boxes for the Holiday Food Box program, while volunteers in another room made sure cans were put back on the proper shelves.
Meanwhile, others were checking donations for an Adopt-a-Family gift program.
Just another busy December for the food bank. But with potential cuts to the country's food stamp program, January and February might be even busier.
"We're all bracing ourselves," said Judith Willey, director of the city's Office on Aging and Human Services.
With the year-end fiscal crisis, lawmakers are looking at cuts to the $75.7 billion food stamp program as a potential money-saver. Last year, 1.7 million Ohioans benefited from food stamps. If the program is altered or discontinued, Willey knows that will affect the food bank, which would stand to get more applicants.
"We're trying to have the shelves filled for January and February," Willey said. "If we have food stamp cutbacks, we expect to get more requests for emergency food."
The food bank, which is also coordinated by the North Royalton Kiwanis, is at its busiest during the holidays. On Dec. 15, the food bank will have its annual Christmas distribution of food and gifts to needy families. This year, 145 families will be helped.
Each family receives a box filled with the same non-perishable items, ranging from canned vegetables to boxes of pasta to peanut butter and jelly.
The food bank also does a food box program for Easter, and for families with emergencies.
"If they don't have enough money at the end of the month to pay for food, or if they're waiting for social security to come through, we fill the gaps," Willey said.
She said the food bank has seen about a 30-percent increase in need over the past year. Numbers have dramatically increased since 2008, when the country's economy began to falter.
The food bank receives many donations to stock its shelves, including those from service groups, churches and schools. Willey said the food bank was also grateful for memorial donations made in the names of recently deceased Nelson W. Pepke and former mayor Harry E. Loder.
"North Royalton residents should really be recognized because our shelves have never been empty," she said. "They've always responded, every time we've asked. They should be proud of themselves."
For more information on the food bank, contact the Office on Aging and Human Services at 440-582-6333.
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JOHNSTOWN - The Fulton-Montgomery Community College women's soccer team dropped a 4-0 decision to Clinton Comunity College in its season opener Wednesday.
Kyli Swires, Kenna Agoney and Lyndale Nephew all scored first-half goals for the Cougars, who led 3-0 at the break.
Swires started the scoring 17:13 into the game before Agoney scored 25:08 into the first half. Nephew closed out the first half scoring with a penalty kick 30:09 into the half.
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Fulton-Montgomery's Leah Reinke (13) and Clinton's Kaila McGowan chase down a loose ball during Wednesday's game at Fulton-Community College. (The Leader-Herald/Paul Wager)
Agoney scored the lone second-half goal with 14:51 remaining in the game on an assist from Kiley Wilkins.
The game was halted at that point due to FMCC having low numbers.
Clinton finished with a 29-5 edge in shots.
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Ubisoft announces Child of Light for Wii U
Sep 10th - Ubisoft has announced a new platformer RPG game for Wii U called Child of Light.
Two Tribes is giving the Toki Tori 2+ update free to Wii U owners
Sep 10th - Toki Tori 2 owners will be getting an update to Toki Tori 2+ for free on the Wii U eShop.
Aonuma says he kept Wind Waker's style hidden from Miyamoto
Sep 10th - Series producer Eiji Aonuma says Wind Waker's art style was kept a secret from Miyamoto for as long as possible.
Free to play indie games coming to Wii U soon
Sep 10th - Nintendo of America's Dan Adelman talks episodic and free to play content and the indie response to Nintendo's open call for developers.
Disney Infinity Review
Sep 10th - Disney Infinity invites players to use their imagination to create their own world, and play in it their way.
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Sep 9th - Here's the winner of our Splinter Cell: Blacklist giveaway.
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Sep 9th - If Nintendo were to create a 3DS TV box for the Nintendo 3DS, would this be something you'd buy?
Atari founder says Nintendo could be on the path to irrelevance
Sep 9th - Atari founder Nolan Bushnell had some interesting comments about Nintendo's current business plan in a recent BBC interview.
Mighty No. 9 Kickstarter aims to meet Wii U stretch goal
Sep 9th - Keiji Inafune is looking to give gamers the Mega Man experience they've been waiting for.
Monster Hunter 4 will feature Mario, Luigi, and Zelda themed items [VIDEO]
Sep 9th - Nintendo adds elements from some of your favorite franchises to Monster Hunter 4.
New Mario & Sonic at Sochi 2014 Olympics trailer
Sep 9th - A brand new trailer for Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games has been released, showing off new events.
Nintendo rebrands Facebook presence for consoles and handhelds
Sep 9th - Nintendo is doing a little Facebook rebranding to merge its handheld and console gaming pages under one name.
Nintendo stock drops 7.3% after exclusion from Nikkei
Sep 9th - Nintendo stock is on a sharp decline after exclusion from the Nikkei 225, Japan's equivalent of the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Miiverse smartphone apps coming "soon"
Sep 8th - According to Nintendo, Miiverse will be getting dedicated smartphone apps "soon".
Official Wind Waker HD European limited edition and bundle images
Sep 7th - The box art and contents of the European Wind Waker HD bundles have been revealed.
Wind Waker HD has received an audio makeover as well
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I love to bake! Wait, let me rephrase that. I love to eat baked goods and I know that baking them is a necessary evil in order to get to the "eating them" part. I made these yummy orange chocolate chip cookies the other day and thought I'd take beautiful, close-up pictures of every step and share not only my brilliant photography, but an easy recipe that will result in your own delicious confections. That was the plan. Reality was a little different, however. The truth is that THIS is how I actually make cookies …
Here's the recipe if you want to follow along.
1 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 T. grated orange zest
1 T. orange liquor
1/2 t. salt
3/4 t. baking soda
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
jelly beans (optional)
brandy (optional)
wine (optional, but recommended)
STEP 1 – LOOK IN THE FRIDGE. AGAIN. 1 of 14
Before I bake anything, I first look in the fridge for something yummy to eat. I know I just looked in both the refrigerator and the pantry 5 minutes ago to no avail, but you know never know. Maybe the magical food fairies have come to restock it in the last couple minutes. It could happen.
STEP 2 – WHINE & COMPLAIN 2 of 14
Next, I whine that I want something sweet. I hint to my older kids that if they really loved me, they'd run up to the store and buy some brownies. I look all sad and disappointed (for good measure.) When that doesn't work, I repeat STEP 1 again.
STEP 3 – GO TO PLAN B 3 of 14
When my kids insist they have to do non-essential things like homework and can't run to the store for brownies, and the magical food fairies don't come bearing cupcakes, I resort to PLAN B. Aha! I'll make cookies! That's the ticket!
STEP 4 – PICK A RECIPE AND GATHER INGREDIENTS 4 of 14
Orange chocolate chip cookies! Yes, they contain fruit! Healthy! I start gathering ingredients.
STEP 5 – PONDER THE INGREDIENTS 5 of 14
At any given time I have 3, 4, even 5 open bags of brown sugar. Why is this? Does this happen to anyone else? I bet Rachel Ray doesn't have this problem.
STEP 6 – THE CRUSHING BLOW 6 of 14
This is the point when I realize I'm missing an essential ingredient. In this case, I discovered I was out of chocolate chips. I was crushed. Then I remembered the Easter candy! "Hey kids! Give me one of your Easter eggs! I need to borrow some M&Ms!" Great plan, right? Except that the only things left in the plastic eggs were jelly beans. Orange-jelly bean cookies? Hmmmm, I'm not sure how that'll work out. I should probably just eat the jelly beans and make the cookies without any candy.
STEP 7 – SUBSTITUTIONS 7 of 14
I don't have any orange liquor either. Hmmmm, what can I use in its place? I know! I have some brandy I got for a cake I made a while ago. Maybe that'll work. Does brandy taste anything like orange? Maybe I should sample it . . .
STEP 8 – FORGET ABOUT SUBSTITUTIONS 8 of 14
Oh dear God, what IS this vile stuff?! People DRINK this? On purpose??? Ugh, I need something to put out the fire in my throat and get rid of this taste, and I possibly need tastebud surgery too.
STEP 9 – FIND NEW SUBSTITUTIONS 9 of 14
I know! How about wine? I could substitute wine for the orange liquor, right? Wait what? What am I saying? You don't put WINE in cookies! What am I thinking? That's crazy talk! I'll just drink the wine.
STEP 10 – SEARCH PANTRY AGAIN 10 of 14
I searched my pantry once more (just in case I missed some goodies) in the hopes of trashing my whole 'let's make cookies' idea. Oh look! There ARE some chocolate chips after all! Excellent! I'd better make sure they're still good.
STEP 11- GRATE AN ORANGE 11 of 14
This is really a two-part step. First, you grate the orange peal. Then, you get a bandaid for the finger you sliced off and you search through the zest for bits of fingernail.
STEP 12 – GET HELP 12 of 14
"Hey Mom, can I stir in the flour?"
"Sure, just make sure you go slowly so the flour doesn't . . . nevermind. Good job, kid."
STEP 13 – TIME TO BAKE 13 of 14
When your kids get bored and walk off, finish mixing the dough and preheat the oven. Time to bake this stuff into soft, warm, delicious cookies!
STEP 14 – GIVE UP 14 of 14
Decide, after all that work (and wine) you're too tired to actually bake the cookies. Grab a spoon instead. Hide in the closet so your kids don't see you. And that, my friends, is how real people make cookies.
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A public hearing and a final vote on the measure is scheduled to take place at the next council meeting on October 26.
The impetus of the change came about in part because of a perceived rash of apartment overcrowding that officials felt could not be adequately dealt with under the old rules.
Language in the new ordinance also addresses absentee landlords and poor maintenance of housing units inside and out, according to Councilwoman Stefanie Gara. It will also set capacity limits on how many people can reside in apartments.
The council on Tuesday also appropriated funds to purchase software to implement a program through its property maintenance office to more efficiently inspect apartments, then notify and fine landlords who are not in compliance with the law.
The software is needed to keep track of housing units that have passed or failed inspection and landowners still owing registration fees. It is hoped new software used with hand-held devices will help save costs in the long run.
Gara in September told the Messenger-Gazette the new ordinance was based in part of strong housing ordinances from other New Jersey municipalities that have withstood landlord challenges in court.
"Why do something that puts us at a risk of being sued," Gara said.
Currently, landlords of two-family houses who live in one unit and rent the other have to pay a yearly $50 registration fee. If they rent both units, then the fee is $100.
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GREENVILLE, MI -- A 38-year-old woman found dead in her Greenville home Sunday -- with her 3-year-old son left by himself for hours -- was likely not a victim of foul play, police said.
Sally May Case was found about 1:30 p.m. Sunday in an upstairs bedroom of her Harris Street home.
The boy likely was alone for several hours, possibly through Saturday night, Greenville Public Safety Director Mike Pousak said.
An pathologist could not immediately determine a cause of death during an autopsy conducted at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing.
Case is not believed to be a crime victim, however.
She was discovered with some blood around her head, but police believe it was from her head hitting the floor in a fall.
Pousak said investigators think she may have suffered some type of medical problem. Blood and tissue samples have been sent to a lab for further analysis.
Pousak said the analysis may take six to eight weeks to complete.
He said it's unclear exactly how long the 3-year-old was on his own. Case's ex-husband discovered the scene when he came to pick up the child on Sunday.
"It appears as though she was down for quite a while," Pousak said.
When police arrived at the scene, the child knew his mother was hurt and that she had red around her, he said.
The child, who is alright, is now with other family members, he said.
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Foerster, the teachers' union president, and school board President John Jordan emerged from their emergency meeting at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday to announce that, after a year of little progress, they had reached a tentative agreement on a teachers' labor contract.
Instead of a day off, the district's 7,850 students will return to classes this morning.
Officials said the late announcement would be relayed to students' families via phone. Students who don't get the word in time and miss school as a result will not face disciplinary action, officials said.
No pay raise or other details in the tentative agreement were revealed Wednesday night, because union members and the school board must vote separately on the proposal.
But the sides apparently believe a deal is imminent.
Teachers and the school board have haggled over salary, benefits and other terms for a year. An agreement eluded them even after a state-appointed labor contract specialist studied their respective offers and suggested a compromise. Finally, after spending Monday night going over offers, teachers abruptly declared they would strike beginning Thursday.
"The process of negotiations has been long, but both parties have worked hard to reach a compromise that is fair and reasonable for the teachers, their families and our community," Jordan read from a statement.
"We've got the basics for a good contract and for future negotiations," Foerster said.


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All city, state and federal government offices will be closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Allegheny County courts, the Department of Court Records and the district attorney's office will also be closed.
Port Authority buses and the T will operate on holiday schedules. Many buses will be detoured in the morning because of the annual Turkey Trot race in Downtown and on the North Shore. Go to www.portauthority.org for detours and holiday schedules.
On Friday: City of Pittsburgh offices will be closed again, as will the Allegheny County Department of Court Records, the Court of Common Pleas and the District Attorney's office. All other county offices will be open.
Port Authority public transit will operate on normal weekday schedules.
City garbage collection will be held as follows: If your regularly scheduled day of collection was Thursday, your garbage will be picked up today. If your normal collection day is Friday, your pickup is pushed back to Saturday...
On Saturday: The annual downtown holiday parade will cause detours on dozens of bus routes. Detours will be posted at www.portauthority.org.


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HOOVER, Alabama -- Watch Hoover's first-team offensive line take the field this year. It is a sight.
The interior of the line looks great. Sophomore left guard Nicholas Eldridge (6-2, 275) already has a bright future. That's the way the Bucs always build the trenches of their teams.
The defending Class 6A champions go 275 pounds to 263 pounds to 255 pounds from left guard to right guard. They fit right in with the mystique of a nationally-rated football team that has won 21 straight games.
It's the bookends of the line that stand out. Hoover's offensive tackles are easier to find than Waldo in those popular children's books of the last decade.
Senior Jason Perry (6-1, 205) has been lining up at left tackle. Junior Robert Horn (6-2, 233) is the right tackle. That's not ideal size for any pair of tackles on a Class 6A line, much less the state's top-rated heavyweight program.
There are a lot of the Metro area's 45-plus football programs that will line up more size at offensive tackle than Hoover. That's of little concern to Hoover.
The Bucs have never placed an ounce of concern into what they look like coming off the bus in any season.
"We don't look at size," Hoover coach Josh Niblett said. "Our tackles have never been humongous. … We try to build our O-line from the inside out, but we've got to have guys on the edge that can move. With what we do in the run game and the throw game, those guys have got to be able to move. If those guys are 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds and can't move and can't kick step and can't get us to the edge or stretch a guy, then they don't do us any good."
Vestavia gave the Bucs some problems earlier this year in a 10-point game with pressure because it has a superb pair of defensive ends. The Rebels showed some new blitzes up the middle that they hadn't shown in previous meetings.
Yet the Bucs handled Vestavia's line stunts in the run game. Most of Hoover's drop-back pass plays came with a clean pocket.
The Bucs faced off against a pair of Bessemer City defensive ends that had 21 combined sacks through five games. Hoover had just three first downs in the first half against the Tigers for a variety of reasons, but pressure off the edge against their tackles was not a major factor in a 48-7 victory.
Class 6A No. 1 Hoover faces Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (4-2) at the Met this week.


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For the first time, a publicly released poll of the Arizona governor's race showed Democrat Fred DuVal in the lead.Read More »
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As early ballots went out, the extremely lopsided outside spending in the governor's race strongly favored Republican nominee Doug Ducey. In the meantime, independent expenditure spending for Democratic nominee Fred DuVal is picking up, but not by much.Read More »
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Republican gubernatorial nominee Doug Ducey holds a 10-point lead over Democrat Fred DuVal in an online poll commissioned by CBS and the New York Times.Read More »
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Democrat Terry Goddard and Republican Michele Reagan faced off over two controversial bills, one of which Reagan sponsored as a state senator and another of which she voted for, as they explained why they think they're the best fit to be Arizona's next secretary of state.Read More »
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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision to overturn gay marriage bans in Idaho and Nevada is great news for advocates in Arizona, but the timeline for when same-sex couples may start getting marriage licenses here depends on a number of factors.Read More »
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"Andrew, can we talk?"
I was almost asleep. But one of the campers tugged on my shirt, his face barely visible in the darkness.
We weaved through a horde of snoring teenagers, gently cracked open the screen door, and sat down on the front porch of our cabin. Over the next hour, he poured out story after story of familial catastrophe, and I grew overwhelmed by his pain. Despite my camp counselor training, I sensed that anything I contributed at this moment would sound more like Job's friends than Jesus. All I could do was sit and mourn.
I went through the next day in a daze. Sometimes you see into the dark a little more clearly—sometimes your simplistic paradigms are shattered. It can come through a painful trauma or a near-death experience, but it can also happen between nine and ten o'clock on a cabin porch.
That evening, a few camp counselors gathered in the staff area to watch a Wes Anderson film. I walked by with just a glance. But while I couldn't have known it then, a lesson at the feet of Wes Anderson was just what I needed.
And maybe just what my camper needed as well.
Even if you haven't seen his movies, you've felt Wes Anderson's impact (his latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, releases on March 7). The writer/director's style and his actors' deadpan delivery have become familiar in the past decade or so. From The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou to The Darjeeling Limited to Moonrise Kingdom, Anderson leads audiences on hunts for mythical sharks, spiritual journeys through India, and a lone Khaki Scout's search for adulthood. No matter the story, his characters, after wrestling bravely to control the outside world, must accept the relational fracture inside themselves.
This struggle makes Wes Anderson the modern king of empathy. Anderson mourns the wounds we carry because he believes that people are valuable. Even if he can't explain why.
Taking "Not Mattering" Seriously
It's one of the climactic scenes in Anderson's Fantastic Mr. Fox, a stop-motion flick based on the children's novel by Roald Dahl. Mr. Fox's nephew has been taken captive by some dangerous farmers. As Mr. Fox (George Clooney) is attempting to solve the dilemma, the villainous Rat (Willem Dafoe) attacks the Fox family. A quick and bloody fight ensues and Mr. Fox emerges victorious. Standing over the wounded Rat, Mr. Fox and his son, Ash, witness Rat's final moments.
Rat: The boy is locked in an apple crate on top of a gun-locker in the attic of Bean Annex. It's a set-up.
Fox: All these wasted years. What were you looking for, Rat?
Ash: He's trying to say something, Dad.
Rat: (fading) Cider.
Fox: Here you are, Rat. A beaker of Bean's finest secret cider.
Rat: Like melted gold. (dies)
Ash: He redeemed himself.
Fox: Redemption? Sure. But, in the end, he's just another dead rat in a garbage pail behind a Chinese restaurant.
In the words of Michael Hirschorn, "Quirk takes not mattering very seriously." And Anderson is nothing if not quirky.
Each of his films noticeably lack a glorious, overarching purpose. Nobody's fighting injustice or working in orphanages or warning governments about incoming Roland Emmerich movies. They are more like Charlie Brown to Lucy's football. The best they can do is accept that no matter how big the windup, they are going to end up on their back.
Anderson is interested in people as victims, rather than victimizers. His universe is clearly broken, but he never gives the infamous "Bad Dads" of his movies an impossible-to-redeem death blow. Herman Blume—depressed Bill Murray from Rushmore—doesn't actually get desperate enough to do something truly awful; Mr. Fox's nephew isn't killed—just captured and rescued; Steve Zissou may lead his team through pirate-infested waters, but none of his crew will really suffer for his decision (except maybe that poor intern, who stays with Team Zissou anyways).


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Wonderful production by Syracuse Stage
To the Editor:
My wife Laurie and I attended the opening night of "Good People" This is my fourth season as a patron of Syracuse Stage and this production was certainly one of my favorite experiences. This play told the story of a single mother of a disabled child in Boston who just lost her job with no prospects and the reconnection with a successful physician, an old childhood friend who grew up in the same neighborhood, a fellow Southie. It is a genuine, intense story displaying varying struggles, told with splashes of comedy that had the whole audience laughing throughout.
This was a very talented group of professionals, a great story and we truly enjoyed watching it unfold from start to finish. Well done Syracuse Stage!
Michael and Laurie Zoanetti
Folks who helped raise $115,000 for the MDA
To the Editor;
The MDA would like to thank the over 150 Syracuse professionals who came together at Spaghetti Warehouse on April 18 for the Syracuse Lock Up. The event is projected to be the most successful lock up in Syracuse history raising over $115,000 for local families and services.
"Judge" Jay Smith (who is diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy) had the following to say to all our jailbirds:
The MDA has been a great support system for our family. I have had to endure multiple surgeries because of the disease, and at every bump in the road, the local office has been there to support me. Muscular Dystrophy affects people in all different ways. I have unfortunately lost my leg to this disease, and MDA has even given me equipment to make my life just a little bit easier.
Outside of helping me, my son Austin has been able to attend camp for many years. At this weeklong camp, he is afforded the opportunity to spend time with kids that are just like him. I have seen such positive changes in my son because of this camp. Each year, he returns home as a new kid, with an awareness of helping others and a maturity that inspires me.
I encourage you to help the local MDA in any way you can. Your support does help local families just like ours.
The event was a clear demonstration of what a group of people can do when they are driven to accomplish a goal. Thank you to the Syracuse jailbirds for Making a Muscle and a Difference for the MDA in 2013.
Kate Houck
Executive Director
Late sportswriter's family appreciates tributes, support
To the Editor:
A thank you to the many friends of Tom Leo:
My family and I just want to express the appreciation we feel for the overwhelming love and support shown to us during this difficult time. Bud Poliquin's article was such a tribute to Tom, along with all the people who shared stories, comments and kind words over the past couple of weeks. Words cannot express how we feel and how grateful we are to all of you who have shared in our sorrow.
Diana Leo and family
College students saying farewell treated by a stranger sitting nearby
To the Editor:
Wednesday night, and my classmates and I were finally beginning to relax. We had just finished our final exams, the last we would take as juniors in SUNY Upstate's Radiation Therapy program. With our vacation starting, and most of my friends leaving town for home, seven of us decided to spend the evening together. Joey's restaurant was the place we chose to say our goodbyes to each other, and to Syracuse.
With the stress of finals and schoolwork just beginning to roll off our backs, we all needed this peaceful night of food, friends and farewells--we knew it would be a while before we saw each other again.
Upon finishing our meals, we asked the waitress for our bill. She told us there was a slight problem, but she would get back to us shortly. When she finally came back she was empty handed. She began to tell us the "problem" had just been a stalling tactic; that a man, dining alone that night, had paid our entire bill.
Every last bit down to the tip. The bill was probably close to $200. In disbelief we asked, why? The waitress said he was astonished at how polite and professional we were for our ages.
To the individual who performed this incredible act of kindness...we know the only way we have to pay you back for this is to pay it forward.
God bless your generosity; you have inspired us to act as you did, as often as we can.
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Yup very true.
On small screens you can block all of them "easily" by just moving youre wrist.
On big screens you will need to actually point the wiimote @ screen ( wrist lifted from "sitting position"
On the other hand: Smaller screens got a disadvantage when playing. They can see less of the field ( Or is that only with wide-screen)


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Bar & Grill: AA * Rosette Award - Sample wine from our amazing cellar at the bar or sit down in our lovely garden room for great value fish or grills. Food and service has the Wesley House trademark quality and offers incredible value from under £20 for a three course dinner. In addition we have half price champagne and cava on Fridays from 5.30pm – 7.30pm.


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Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis
Marie Unna hereditary hypotrichosis (MUHH) is a rare autosomal dominant hair loss disorder characterized by the absence or scarcity of scalp hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes at birth; coarse and wiry hair during childhood; and progressive hair loss beginning around puberty.
Prevalence and incidence are unknown.
Affected individuals of both sexes are typically born with an absence or scarcity of scalp hair, eyelashes, and eyebrows. During early childhood the scalp hair becomes coarse and wiry. Loss of scalp hair begins around puberty in a pattern resembling that of androgenetic alopecia and progresses to almost total alopecia. Body, axillary, and pubic hair is sparse or absent as is beard hair in men and adolescent boys. No other ectodermal abnormalities are observed.
MUHH is due to mutations in U2HR, an inhibitory upstream open reading frame of the HR gene located to 8p21.2, causing a gain of function of HR. Worldwide, more than 15 different U2HR mutations have been identified in nearly 30 affected families and sporadic cases. Recently, a missense mutation in EPS8L3, located on chromosome 1p13.2, was identified in a Chinese family with MUHH.
Diagnosis depends on clinical and microscopic examination and can be confirmed by mutational analysis of U2HR. Scanning electron microscopic study of the hair reveals irregular twisting, longitudinal ridging and cuticle peeling. Scalp biopsy shows a marked reduction in the number of follicles with follicular fibrosis. However, the small number of biopsies analyzed makes it difficult to obtain an objective impression.
Differential diagnoses include hypotrichosis simplex, loose anagen syndrome, uncombable hair syndrome, ectodermal dysplasia syndromes (see these terms), congenital atrichia, androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
Antenatal diagnosis can be performed but is the exception, as MUHH is not a life-threatening disease. Therefore in practice, this is handled in quite a restrictive manner.
There is a 50% recurrence risk for offspring of affected individuals as transmission is autosomal dominant.
No curative treatment exists for MUHH.
Life expectancy is normal but quality of life can be reduced due to the psychological impact related to the hair phenotype.
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On 12/12/12, Celebrate Repeating Numbers at Kiwiana
Oh 12/12/12. Look at you, you little date you, all repeating with the numbers like that. You must be feeling PRETTY smug right about now. For eleven years now, people have been making WAY too big of a deal out of the one date every year where the month, day & year are all the same. After eleven years, you're it dude. You're the last time this repeating number junk will happen for another 88+ years. By that time, most of us will likely be dead. Unless of course science figures out the secret to longevity or some shit. Fingers crossed!
Tomorrow, to celebrate you, people all across the globe have decided to mark the occasion in varied ways. In Wisconsin, 12/12/12 will be "Aaron Rodgers Day," in honor of the Packers' beloved quarterback. At MSG, they're bringing out all the crusty dinosaurs of rock for a huge concert to benefit those affected by Hurricane Sandy. I'm sure there'll be a bunch of number geeks out there who'll use nothing but a base-12 number system all day long.
Chef Mark Simmons, of Park Slope's New Zealand restaurant Kiwiana, apparently loves numbers too, so for 12/12/12, he's decided to add another 12 into the mix, 'cause I mean...why the fuck not? On 12/12/12, Kiwiana's officially rolling out a new menu, and for one night only, everything on it will be going for $12!
This past weekend, Mark invited me to the restaurant to give the new menu a lil' taste. It was actually my first time stopping by, so going in, I was curious as to what exactly constituted New Zealand décor. Basically, I was expecting a bunch of tiny stuffed birds & perhaps a Lord of the Rings poster or three scattered about.
Instead, it's a low-lit room that seats about thirty, with homey wallpaper & an inoffensive amount of wall decorations.
They started my distinguished dinner companion & I off with a trio of cocktails.
The first--the Short Mack--was a semi-tart, semi-apple cocktail reminiscent of a midori sour, but without the bite. Not bad at all. I'm sort of a martini hater, so the second--the F'n G Martini--didn't do much for me. Still, it had a pleasant citrus flavor & compared to the average martini, was definitely smoother. Finally, there was the Muffin Top, made with spiced rum, ginger ale, lemon & poppy seeds. While the poppy seeds were sort of just there, the drink itself was light & refreshing.
Once the booze had started to warm up our cheeks a bit, they brought us out two appetizers.
The first was Crispy Whitebait with Tartar Sauce and Grilled Lime, a dish that basically takes fish & chips and mashes them into one item. Personally, before this evening, I had no idea what Whitebait were. Turns out they're a sardine-sized fish that's considered a bit of a delicacy in New Zealand due to its limited availability. Crisped up like they were at Kiwiana, they take on a consistency that's somewhere between fish & calamari.
Initially, as a New Englander who's eaten his fair share of mussels, I expected to enjoy the second of the appetizers--Smoked and Pickled Green Lip Mussels--more than the Crispy Whitebait. The green lip mussels, also known as New Zealand mussels, were served with whole grain bread and some butter. I started off spreading a little butter onto two pieces of the bread and making a sandwich with the mussels nestled inside but eventually decided the mussels were better straight up. With the mussels' slight sweetness & light vinegary flavor, I found the bread & butter to be a bit unnecessary. Compared to the Crispy Whitebait, it was good but not as immediately satisfying.
From there, we moved onto the entrees, starting with one for all you vegetarians out there--the Beet and Cauliflower Lasagne. Packed with the standard cheese alongside beet, spinach & slices of cauliflower, it had a flavorful mix of sweetness, saltiness & crunchiness. The greens on top were a bit extraneous though.
The lasagna came out at the same time as the Seared Salmon with Brussels Sprouts, Apples and Lardoons. Due to the lardoons, small cubes of pork that're great for sautéing vegetables in, the lasagne ended up playing second fiddle. Lardoons are basically bacon & as we all know, everything tastes better with bacon. While the dish centered on the Seared Salmon, which was cooked nicely, I enjoyed the chunks of apples & the Brussels sprouts, sautéed with the salty, porky lardoons, more.
This is where we got into the more high-class dishes, starting with the Poached Lobster Tail with Mac n Cheese Gratin and Grilled Bok Choy. Lobster's one of those dishes that, when cooked incorrectly, can end up bland and unworthy of the heavy price tag that usually accompanies it. In this case, the lobster tail was presented simply, allowing the flavor to stand out. Complemented by the crispness of the mac n cheese gratin & the heartiness of the bok choy, I rather enjoyed it as a whole dish.
We finished with a plate of Steinlager Braised New Zealand Lamb Shank with Mach Potato and Baby Vegetables. As a kid, when visiting the grandparents, I often dined on dry-ass lamb served with mint jelly & have had an aversion to lamb ever since. For now, Kiwiana's Lamb Shank has changed my view on the sheepish meat, as it was sweet & fell off the bone quite easily.
At this point, I was pretty damn stuffed, but dessert was still on the way.
They brought out three for us to try. Between the three--a light, fluffy meringue filled with whipped cream, kiwi fruit & raspberries, a tiny cup of ice cream with crunchy, toffee-like pieces in it & a cake like thang coated in coconut--I preferred the ice cream. I'm a sucker for toffee and/or caramel. On any given night, I could eat any of them though.
So tomorrow, if you're looking to celebrate numbers & shit, head on down to Kiwiana & check out the new menu. They won't be taking reservations, so it might be a bit of a shitshow, but the food's definitely worth it. Best of luck to you.
Kiwiana, 847 Union Street, 718-230-3682
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It's W Magazine's eye-popping photo shoot of two Hollywood legends in their own time!
"Who would have thought that Meryl Streep and Lindsay Lohan would be on the cover together," said W Editor Kevin West, who revealed to "Extra" that the intimate cover portrait was actually Lindsay's idea after the two starred together in "A Prairie Home Companion."
"Meryl kind of mothered her a bit," West revealed. "And Lindsay showed Meryl a great deal of respect and seemed so comfortable with her."
Inside the issue, expect a few shockers from the teen queen. Like a controversial photo of her smoking and Lindsay's admission that her estranged father recently tried to contact her. "She said she hopes that one day they might find a way to reconcile," West revealed. "But it's something she tries not to think about."
Lohan even revealed how bashful she was to meet the Material Girl herself earlier this year. West told us, "The first words out of her mouth were, Oh my gosh, I love you! Can we be friends?' After which she was so embarrassed."
However, as a result of that incident, Lindsay and Madonna have "since become friends," West confided.
Now, Lindsay counts Oscar queen Meryl Streep as her newest friend, who not only shared some acting secrets but gave Lindsay boyfriend advice. "I learned so much from that movie," Lohan revealed, without giving away too much.
But someone else gave away her nickname. "When Lindsay walked in, Meryl's face brightened up and she said, Hi Peanut,'" West revealed.
And on Wednesday night, the Hollywood legend revealed she is real Lindsay fan. "She's just remarkably talented and alive on camera," Meryl gushed about her co-star.
You can check out more from Hollywood's hottest odd couple when the new issue of W hits newsstands Friday.


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Published May 9, 2009.
Question: Some time ago I went through a painful breakup with someone whom I thought that I would marry. I feel betrayed and am having a difficult time dealing with it. Before this relationship, I was strong in my faith and trust in God. I was consistently joyful and optimistic. Now I seem to have become this negative person who has difficulty trusting people. My spiritual walk is not even close to where it used to be. I struggle to have joy and a positive outlook on life. I don't like who I have become, but I am not sure what I should do. Do you have any suggestions?
Answer: Yes. First, you have to understand what is going on with you. When you fall in love with someone and begin to plan a future with him or her, you are placing a great amount of trust in that person and making yourself vulnerable to them. In other words, you believe in them. The Word teaches us that we believe with our heart -- not our blood pump but our inner man (the hidden man of the heart). Your soul is to your inner man what your skeletal system is to your physical body (outer man) (Hebrews 4:12).
When your leg is broken, you can't walk, and in the same manner, when your heart is broken, you can't trust. It's not that you don't trust; you can't.
"Broken heart" is a poetic term that describes disappointment. It sounds as if you were fully invested in this relationship. All of your thoughts of the future included this person, and you had high hopes (expectations) of how your life would be with him or her. Then all of a sudden this is gone. The pain is great, and now your hopes of the future have been dashed to the ground.
Our body's built-in intelligence causes it to become hard (callous) in areas that experience constant friction, so as to limit its effect. That's what a scar is, the extra flesh put on a wound to prevent it from happening again.
Our inner man or woman does something similar. When we experience emotional pain, we unconsciously move into self-protection mode so as to prevent the possibility of that type of pain again. In other words, we harden our hearts.
The problem is that a wounded and hardened heart can't trust, can't believe and has no hope and only limited joy.
The same heart that you use to trust God is the same one that you use to trust people. You can't at the same time be loving and trusting toward God and defensive and untrusting toward people. It's either one or the other.
So you have to do two things: forgive from the heart, and allow the Lord to heal you.
One of the ministries of Jesus is that he heals the brokenhearted. You have been set up for an amazing encounter with God. Your drawing close to him in this time of need has the potential of producing a greater intimacy, joy, and trust than you have ever experienced. You will not only be back to your old self; you will be better. This is one of ways God makes negative things work for our good.
Joel Brooks is pastor of the Christian Life Center in Kalamazoo. Questions may be submitted to firstname.lastname@example.com. Please put "practical answers column" in the subject line. Click here for more Practical Answers columns.


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Last August, I spoke about why San Antonio-based Abraxas Petroleum (Nasdaq: AXAS ) looked weak. Uncertainty pertaining to the company's operating cash flows from production problems was the biggest concern, which I believed was an obstacle to paying off debt.
Although the article ruffled a few feathers, the fact was that growth prospects weren't very convincing, even though the company holds acreages in various shale plays. However, all this may be changing, with management deciding to allot 75% of its 2012 capital budget to develop its Bakken/Three Forks and the Niobrara holdings.
Bakken to play savior?
Out of a total $70 million, the Bakken/Three Forks holdings have been allotted a lion's share. The company plans to develop 20 gross wells (six net wells) in 2012, which should have a major impact on production volumes. Currently, Abraxas operates eight wells here.
It shouldn't really come as a surprise that I'm bullish about the Bakken. I think these reserves can transform smaller independent upstream companies. One of the leading examples: the once struggling Kodiak Oil & Gas (NYSE: KOG ) . Till about 15 months ago, the Denver-based independent exploration and production company was consistently posting operating losses, until it boosted production from its Williston Basin reserves. As a result, revenues shot up. There's a chance that Kodiak could still be undervalued, given that it can further ramp up production in the Bakken. Another Bakken player, Northern Oil & Gas (NYSE: NOG ) , has looked promising as well. This company has an unconventional business model, that of holding non-operating interests, but it has met with relative success. Last year, total production more than doubled over 2010 levels.
I'm not saying Abraxas is on the same road to success, and I remained concerned over its relative a truck load of debt. But total debt has dropped 11% in 2011 from the previous year. And management's move to focus solely on the Bakken reserves is a step in the right direction to me.
Foolish bottom line
For Abraxas, boosting production is the only way to increase cash flows. And the company seems to be on track. In addition, management is trying to increase the percentage proportion of liquids (crude oil and natural gas liquid) production, which should again positively affect cash flows. This year holds out a lot of hope for the company. Stay abreast of the latest news on Abraxas Petroleum by adding the company to your personalized Watchlist. It's free!
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Country Star Brandon Alan To Perform At Sunday Santa Monica Farmers Market
Posted Aug. 1, 2013, 8:29 am
Mitch James / Mirror Contributor
After a successful June show at LA's famous venue "The Mint," country/rock star Brandon Alan will perform at the Santa Monica Farmers Market on Main Street this Sunday, Aug. 4 at 10 am.
Known for his aggressive finger picking style and sonorous sound which features a mixture of country, blues and rock, his latest lineup gives fans an opportunity to join him for a unique performance.
He will dress down his sound for an acoustic set at the Santa Monica Farmers Market, which is known for attracting more than 900,000 visitors annually.
The Main Street Farmers Market is held Sundays at 2640 Main Street (in Heritage Square) from 9:30 am to 1 pm.
Santa Monica fans and newcomers alike won't get an opportunity like this again soon, as Alan's busy tour will take him to Denver before returning home to Nashville, TN.
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WCT's show finds humor in the holidays
This year's 'Candy Cane Tales' has a more adult look
While Waukesha Civic Theatre's holiday show is called "Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols" as it has been for the past few years, this year's show has a brand new look.
The show, originally conceived and written by managing artistic director John Cramer, featured a mostly kid cast that sang and danced its way through various skits, stories and tunes, highlighting holiday heroes and villains.
This year's show includes additional material written by Jes Hancock and Jacob Sudbrink, who were also the show's directors and choreographer and music director, respectively.
The show hangs together beautifully, like a row of Christmas stockings on a mantel, with the introduction of a family preparing for the holiday on Christmas Eve in their cozy "home" tucked into a corner of the set. The fireplace, Christmas tree and easy chair, plus well-chosen pieces, make it easy for the stage family of Paul Burkard and Teri Downing as the mom and dad and Evelyn Barta as their daughter to look comfortable and relaxed.
The family's conversations provide natural segues into the various scenes and songs. For instance, the "Yes, Virginia" scene (featuring Mark Cage and Clarissa Kluster) follows a family discussion of the existence of Santa Claus.
This season's cast of 30, split between adults and kids, means less cute-factor but more mature performances.
Many of the original show's villains, such as The Grinch and Heat Miser, return, as do holiday heroes like Frosty and Santa.
Yet, there is a decidedly more adult feel to the show, without losing the joy and energy of past shows.
Holiday humor is a big part of this show - most evident in the closing segment of the first act called "Ho, Ho, Ho and a Ha, Ha, Ha!" which opens with a hilarious take on the well-known English carol, "The Restroom Door Said Gentlemen." A chorus of men sing of their fate after entering a ladies restroom because a prankster had switched the male and female symbols on the door.
In "The Twelve Pains of Christmas," all the annoying aspects of the holidays are sung out - from writing Christmas cards to hanging lights - with very funny results. The scene is perfect for ad-libbing and should only get funnier in subsequent shows.
Another crowd favorite is the "Christmas Around the World Medley," which includes some nice choreography and colorful costumes, although the vocals were sometimes a little uneven on opening night. The Rockin' Around Trio (KaitlynDowning, Grace McDonell and Alex Farrell) perform a snappy "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree," with a USO backdrop and patriotic outfits giving them an Andrews Sisters look. Loved the dad and daughter cruising through the scenes in the background, mimicking the others' movements, as they headed "home."
This year's Grinch, was truly a "nasty, wasty" fellow as portrayed by Isaiah Reynolds, whose exaggerated mime really gives a lot of life to "You're a Mean One."
There's lots of very nice music, starting with Martin Graffinius's easy-on-the-ears renditions of "White Christmas" and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," although it would have been better to see him moving around the stage, and maybe engaging with other cast members, rather than appearing solo.
The second half opens with a lovely "Carol of the Bells" and closes with an equally beautiful candlelight version of "Silent Night."
Burkard seems to be everywhere in the show and is always entertaining. He and Teri Downing executed a really smooth "Baby, It's Cold Outside" while, in contrast his dastardly Professor Hinkle is all bluster and bumbling.
The kids also have their solos (Lily Baranowski and Sarah Albers) in a cleverly done scene in which a line of children quickly speeds through to sit on Santa's lap with their wishes, which transitions to several tunes.
One segment that didn't quite work was the opening number, called "Can-can," an energetic tribute to Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanzaa that just seemed a jumble as it got going. The men's cancan line, however, would've done the Rockettes proud.
A.J. Simon's set is once again overflowing with holiday opulence with decorated trees, lighted screen in the back for scene visuals, a plump garland above and on the sides, in addition to the stage family's corner scene.
Some new sharp costumes also added to the festive look this year. Snow Miser (Cage) and his minions looked especially cool in silver and blue, while Jeff Barta's Heat Miser and his minions were really "hot" in their orange outfits.
If you go
Who: Waukesha Civic Theatre
What: "Candy Cane Tales and Holiday Carols"
When: Through Dec. 16
Where: 264 W. Main St., Waukesha
Tickets: (262) 547-0708
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GameStop Mobile Launched, New Carrier Coming Out Of Nowhere
Well color us surprised: GameStop, the video game retailer, just launched its own carrier. Granted, it technically piggybacks off of AT&T is a MVNO, but is still an odd move as the retailer continues its entry into the mobile space. Rate plans are expensive and sparse, starting at a $20 Pay-As-You-Go plan and moving all the way up to a $55 unlimited voice and texting plan with 500MB of data. A $55 data-only plan is also available, with a measly 1GB of data.
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The immediate and long-term effects of a lab simulation of discrimination on well-being.
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Raymond Mitchell, 66, of Grand Avenue in North Bergen, was arrested at 3:13 p.m. after police executed a search warrant related to a 3-month investigation by the North Bergen police Narcotics Unit.
"It's great to get him off the street, especially since he is so close to the school and public housing," North Bergen Police Capt. Patrick Irwin said. "He's probably supplying a bulk of the area, so it's definitely a big hit and a good thing (to get him off the street) for the community of North Bergen."
Irwin said the investigation began in late September and led to a search warrant on Friday. Police said they searched Mitchell's home and found 160 tablets of oxycodone, 150 tablets of Xanax, 13 tablets of methadone and 15 grams of cocaine.
Mitchell has been charged with four counts of distribution of CDS, four counts of possession of CDS, four counts of possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a switchblade, prohibited weapons charges, two counts of possession of a handgun, four counts of possession of CDS in a school zone and four counts of possession of CDS near a park.
Mitchell's bail was set at $100,000 with no 10 percent option. Mitchell was also found to have a warrant from Paramus, Irwin said.


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Sussex County teen Elizabeth Chesner still missing
Monday, April 01, 2013 11:55 PM
Sussex County teen Elizabeth Chesner has been missing since Sunday, March 24, after spending an afternoon with her boyfriend. April 1, dozens of friends, family members and supporters organized a search through Franklin borough and Hamburg, hoping to find her. These images are from a Facebook group dedicated to finding Chesner, and from a Facebook event page for the search.
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McCLURE – Gerald Mark Stoltzfus, 31, of 1894 Middle Road, Middleburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 6:39 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013, in McClure, as a result of injuries sustained in an accident.
He was born July 6, 1982, in Lewistown, a son of Omar A. and Carolyn (Schmucker) Stoltzfus, of Beavertown. On Oct. 20, 2007, in Mifflinburg, he married the former Krista E. Burkholder, who survives.
Gerald was a member of the Beaver Springs Missions Church, where he was an usher and assisted with maintenance of the church. He will be missed by his church family for his hearty handshake, ready smile and his joy for life.
He was employed for Mid-State Poured Walls, Beavertown.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by: one son, Collin T. Stoltzfus; one daughter, Brooklyn G. Stoltzfus; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Jason and Allison Stoltzfus, of Penns Creek, LaVerne and Anne Stoltzfus, of Troxelville, and Preston Stoltzfus, of Beavertown; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Glenda and Merv King, of McAllisterville, and Jenny Stoltzfus, of Beavertown; and maternal grandparents, Vernon and Katie Schmucker, of Honduras.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Dan and Emma Stoltzfus.
Family and friends are welcome from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, at the Beavertown God's Missionary Church, 1653 Creek Road, Middleburg, where the funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. with Pastor Dan Shetler officiating.
Burial will be in the Beavertown God's Missionary Church Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Road, Mifflinburg.


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Detroit Mayor Dave Bing says that by the end of the month he plans to reveal which neighborhoods he wants to target for improved services and consolidation as part of his Detroit Works Project.
Bing told the Detroit Free Press on Monday he plans to announce between four and 10 neighborhoods that would be central to his efforts to reshape the city.
The mayor's comments came on the same day he joined U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan in announcing a pilot plan designed to spark economic growth by partnering federal officials with local decision-makers in Detroit and five other cities across the country.
Bing says his plan to reshape the city will accelerate under the Strong Cities, Strong Communities initiative.


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WASHINGTON TWP. -- Members of the Washington Township High School junior and senior classes will be collecting toys to benefit "Toys for Tots" round-the-clock during their 9th Annual "Township Toys 24 at the Core" drive. Beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6, in front of Washington Township High School "Core" entrance and in surrounding parking lots, the students will be soliciting donations in an effort to help make the holiday season brighter for children in the community. They will continue their drive until 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 7th.
Tents, barbecues and sleeping bags will accommodate the students as they accept unwrapped holiday gifts for the children as well as monetary donations. Even Santa will join in the festivities and will be on hand for pictures with the kids in the Core lobby from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday.
Senior Class Advisors Bob Gorski and Mike Hudock along with Junior Class Advisor Carol Costello are overseeing the project.
Washington Township High School is located at 519 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road in Sewell. Please ensure that all donated toys and gifts are unwrapped.


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Gov. Jennifer Granholm is scheduled to make remarks at the ceremonial groundbreaking of Broadway Village at Lower Town in Ann Arbor on Jan. 10.
Spokeswoman Megan Brown confirmed Granholm's expected attendance Monday evening.
The $171-million mixed-use commercial and residential project is one of the largest and most significant developments in the city, and has been in various stages of planning for nearly nine years.
The project includes 152,689 square feet of general and medical offices. There's 138,275 square feet for retail, and 185 apartments. It also will have a 760-car parking structure.
Strathmore Development Co. of East Lansing is leading the development. Principal Scott Chappelle could not be reached for comment late Monday.
Clark Construction Co. already started some of the work at the 7.3-acre site at Maiden Lane and Broadway in November.


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This article is extremly interesting to me. It`s school lunches from 20 different countries around the world! It`s cool to see what kids in Singapore and China eat.
In my opinion, I think I would give up America`s lunch for a chance at the other ones.
Somebody also pointed out, "notice how America uses consumable serveware like styrofoam". That`s so true. I feel like most of the other countries make lunch a classy think and show that what you eat is important.
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As the year draws to a close there has certainly been a spike in criminal cyber activity. In a sense, events this year are no different than previous years except the scale of activity is increasing and the damage more widespread. There's also the irrevocable sense that the cyber and physical worlds are now so finely entangled that actions in one inevitably echo loud and clear in the other.
2014 was certainly a momentous year in terms of cyber incidents, hacks and law enforcement swoops. We've had pictures of naked celebrities hacked from Apple's iCloud and posted on sites like 4chan, and a major hack on a US bank widely believed to be message from Russia to stop meddling in the Ukraine. And there was also unprecedented cooperation between 17 law enforcement agencies to close down 400 sites on the dark web peddling everything from guns, drugs and counterfeit currencies to pornography, credit card numbers and killers for hire. But in this case, and given the nature of the dark web, it might be a case of whack-a-mole where one site goes down and another one pops up.
The infamous Silk Road 2.0 was taken down in the sweep, but Agora, a rival deep net drug-dealing website is chipping along healthily, evading the swoop.
The year got off to an almost predictable start when prosecutors in Germany in the ancient medieval town of Verden revealed that 16 million account details had been hacked including email addresses and passwords. This was followed in April by news from the same prosecutors that 18 million further accounts had been hacked. The accounts were compromised by hackers in the middle of January and there was a suggestion that the same group of hackers is responsible for both thefts and that they may be based in one of the Baltic countries. Some of the accounts were used to send spam emails and others for online shopping portals.
It seems like a major email provider is hit by a big hack every few months or so and this time it was Yahoo!, and not for the first time. The company admitted to a massive email password hack – it won't say how many accounts have been compromised but the company is believed to have 273 million worldwide. If you hold a Yahoo! account and haven't changed your password you receive an insistent message telling you to do so. Just following this announcement a series of 'industry' reports revealed some startling figures; every 12 seconds someone in the world becomes a victim of cybercrime; in 2013 an estimated £1 billion was stolen from UK residents by cyber bandits.
Occasionally a software vulnerability hits the mainstream news because it's a big story. The first one of the year surfaced in March involved a vulnerability in open-source software used to encrypt web communications which has been discovered. Dubbed Heartbleed, it was widely thought to affect the majority of servers that drive internet traffic. Understandably it sent seismic shock waves through the technology industry and particularly among Internet Service Providers. It was a glaring hole that had been in existence for a long time and the effect was akin to finding a hole in Fort Knox big enough to drive a truck through. Attacks have taken place using Heartbleed but not on the scale first anticipated.
Everyone's favourite online market place and the granddaddy of auction sites, eBay admits it user database has been attacked by hackers. The database contains encrypted passwords and email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers and dates of birth. It urges all 148 million users to change their passwords.
In late 2104, US retailer Target was hacked; over 40 million customer card details were stolen. The shock waves reverberated for months with some banks diving into the dark web and buying up the stolen details on hackers' sites to avoid reputational damage. The company didn't come clean about the hack for some time and in May over six months after the wholesale plundering, Gregg Steinhafel, the CEO of Target, fell on his sword holding himself personally accountable. It was a rare move for a CEO and signified the scale of damage that had been done.
In a rare move, the UK's National Crime Agency launches a media blitz warning of Gameover Zeus and Cryptolocker. The move illustrates how big the malware problem can be with all major news media outlets covering the story. Gameover was believed to be responsible for the loss of hundreds of millions of pounds globally, while Cryptolocker freezes computers and demands a ransom. This was a particularly nasty piece of software with unbreakable encryption. But that said, a fix has now been created for it, but not after it caused a lot of damage.
An enormous but almost benign hack hit JP Morgan Chase in the US. It affected the accounts of 76 million households and about seven million small businesses, making it one of the largest of its kind. Curiously, the hackers weren't after profit and were content to sit back and watch jaws drop at the audacity and scale of the hack. It wasn't long before the finger was pointed at the Russian government. The hack was traced to Ukraine and was believed to be a message to the US; if it didn't back off from political meddling in the Ukraine, there would be consequences.
The internal records of up to 25,000 employees of America's Department of Homeland Security are exposed during a computer hack at a contractor that handles security clearances. The contractor USIS said the intrusion had "all the markings of a state-sponsored attack," without adding any further detail. Could it be the Russians again?
Images of naked celebrities leak on the internet following a password hack of Apple's iCloud. Those affected reads like a who's who of stars in the female celebrity firmament including Jennifer Lawrence, Jenny McCarthy and Rihanna. However, some of the images were fabricated while some were also genuine. While clearly a violation of privacy and a salutary lesson in the importance of online security, it was also greeted with wry irony in some quarters as celebs that live by the camera also squirm with embarrassment by the camera.
Another headline hitting bug hits the headlines. This one is about a bug called Bash and Shellshock. It's a family of security bugs in the widely used Unix Bash shell. Many Internet-facing services, such as some web server deployments, use Bash to process certain requests, allowing an attacker to cause vulnerable versions of Bash to execute arbitrary commands. It is also widely used in critical national infrastructure causing both the UK and US governments to issue red flag alerts.
US and European law enforcement join hands to shut down 400 deep net web sites trading in everything from drugs to guns. The 'bust' included Silk Road 2.0. The joint operation between 16 European countries and the US saw 17 arrests. The sites operated on the Tor network which as well as providing anonymous access to legitimate sites, also lets people hide their visits to thousands of illegal marketplaces, trading in drugs, child abuse images as well as sites for extremist groups. It was the taking down of the original Silk Road last year that signalled a ramping up in the fight against cybercrime and this much bigger operation saw the battle taken to a new level. It also signalled that the authorities seem to have developed new techniques to track down the origins of these networks and those behind them. But that said with 400 sites closed and just 17 arrests there seems to be a lot of work left to do.


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ANN ARBOR -- Michigan wasn't supposed to be in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl.
And not for the obvious reason wither.
After the Wolverines finished their 2013 regular season with a one-point loss to Ohio State, Michigan sat with a 7-5 record -- behind Nebraska and Minnesota, the former a team that actually dropped the Wolverines head to head.
The Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl had pick No. 3 of the Big Ten's non-BCS bowl destinations. So, if fair was fair, Michigan would be heading to Houston for the Texas Bowl on Jan. 1, the lowest tiered Big Ten eligible game this season.
But, fair isn't fair. Despite the fact that Michigan's had a lackluster season, the Wolverines are a massive television draw.
And, when the former Copper Bowl turned Insight.com Bowl turned Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl had a chance to scoop up some television ratings -- it dropped its order of Spicy Garlic boneless wings and jumped at the chance.
So, that's how we got here.
Michigan vs. Kansas State, two teams -- meeting for the first time -- that did nothing to meet their respective expectations this season and will now play a pre-New Year's Day bowl game named after a chain chicken wing joint.
At 10:15 p.m. eastern time.
This, in a nutshell, is a strange end to a strange year for Michigan. Hardly what the Wolverines expected back in August, when they were growing tired of talking about what it might be like to play Ohio State twice this season -- once in November and again in the Big Ten title game.
The Buckeyes held up their end of the bargain, and will play in a BCS bowl for their trouble. Michigan watched the Big Ten title game from its couch, and will watch in-state rival Michigan State represent the conference in the Rose Bowl.
This will be weird, no doubt, as Michigan's played in one December bowl game since 1995, and only six all-time.
But, it won't be a waste.
Michigan gets 15 more practices before the season is officially put to bed. That's 15 more workouts to try and turn young talent into seasoned results on the field. That has value.
Michigan also gets an opportunity to play out west, an area of the country that's home to oodles of Michigan alums who rarely get to see their team play. That has value.
And, maybe most important, Michigan has a chance to enter the winter, spring and summer with a good taste in its mouth. It has a chance to make the final memory of what has been a completely deflating season a positive one.
That, above all else, has value.
Michigan wasn't supposed to be in this spot -- in more ways than one. And yet, here it is.
One more chance to get better. One more chance to build momentum before the offseason. And, only one more game before the 2013 season sits only as a memory -- and no longer a reality.
So, with that ...
Wings, anyone?
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DeKalb Northern Illinois University will not appeal an NCAA Committee on Infractions ruling handed down today in which the committee acknowledged mitigating circumstances and imposed a reduced minimum penalty.
Instead, NIU officials say the report and its one-year probation penalty brings closure to a long-standing case involving a former womens basketball player. NIU first notified the NCAA of possible violations more than two years ago.
At the heart of this case was a faculty member who, at the request of the athletic department, reached out to help a struggling student, said NIU President John Peters. Were grateful to the infractions committee for recognizing that context and for acknowledging that NIUs excellent compliance history strongly influenced their final decision.
In late 2003, the former student-athlete sought help for personal problems and was referred by an employee of Intercollegiate Athletics to a faculty member well known for her compassion and ability to connect with students. Over the next several months, the faculty member (who is not connected with Athletics) provided financial help and temporary housing for the student-athlete, unaware that these extra benefits violated NCAA rules.
NIU compliance staff discovered the violations in July of 2004 and immediately reported them to the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA. Even as the case made its way through the NCAA, NIU took separate action, removing the student-athlete from her team, changing the process for referrals to faculty and staff outside Athletics, and issuing reprimands to two other members of the athletic department staff. NCAA investigators ultimately concurred with those decisions, and adopted the NIU-imposed staff penalties as part of their final report. Additionally, the NCAA report notes that most of the individuals involved in the case are no longer with the university.
No one is harder on us than we are on ourselves, said Jan Rintala, NIUs faculty representative to the NCAA. The NIU athletics program is operated with great integrity, and when mistakes occur, we own up to them.
Rintala said NIU does educate faculty and staff about NCAA rules, and continues to study this case for insights that may improve those efforts.
Deep and abiding concern for student welfare is part of our campus culture, Rintala said. Were grateful to the NCAA for acknowledging that trait and for making clear that the extra benefits the student-athlete received had nothing to do with basketball and provided absolutely no competitive advantage.
We are prepared to put this incident behind us, said Peters. My confidence in our athletic program and its compliance operation remains high. Weve taken every lesson we can from this incident, and the result is a stronger program and better overall support for our student-athletes.
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When: Sunday 25th March 2012 - 6:30pm
Where: Cardiff Motorpoint Arena, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ
The Four Tops and The Temptations will visit Cardiff as part of a joint UK tour in the spring of 2012. The Motown legends will perform a show together at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena on Sunday 25th March.
70s disco act Tavares and 60s girl band The Crystals will also perform on the same bill as special guests.
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