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Thornless Boysenberry
Thornless Boysenberry
Rubus ursinus x ideaus 'Thornless'Item #6991 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
AvailabilityBuy Online Now and Pick-Up at your local Garden Center
Plant Description
Prolific producer of sweet-tart, large, reddish fruit in midsummer of second season. Small white flowers precede fruit on thornless canes. Fruit can be eaten fresh, cooked or frozen. Deciduous.
- OverviewLight Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.Average Landscape Size:Fast grower to 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.Key Feature:EdibleBlooms:SpringLandscape Uses:
- DetailPlant type:Vine - Requires SupportDeciduous/evergreen:DeciduousGrowth rate:FastAverage landscape size:Fast grower to 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide.Special features:Bird Friendly, Edible, Ornamental BerriesFoliage color:GreenBlooms:SpringFlower color:WhiteDesign IdeasPlant this tasty berry near a fence, wall or wherever you can provide plenty of support and room for its fruit-laden, thornless canes. Grow as a freestanding shrub in a large garden bed and stake canes. This berry is an excellent addition to the fruit and kitchen garden.Companion PlantsKitchen garden companions include flowering crabapples, such as Indian Magic Crabapple (Malus x 'Indian Magic') and eating apples such as the narrow-growing Crimson SpireTM (Malus x ColonnadeTM 'Obelisk'). Flowers for cutting, also a component of the kitchen garden, can include Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) and Double Pink Peony (Paeonia lactiflora 'Double Pink Peony').
- CareCare InformationFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a commercial fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Train one-year-old canes on trellis, prune canes that have fruited.Light Needs:Full sunWatering Needs:Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
- History & LoreHistory:The genus Rubus includes many different plants collectively known as "brambles" because they share viney growth and wickedly sharp thorns. This species is native to California and Oregon, named from the Latin for bear, the local wildlife that fed most heavily on the fruit. This thornless form was developed in California from the 1923 cultivar, 'Boysen'.Lore:The name blackberry is a misnomer because this isn't a true berry. It's a drupe, an entirely different sort of fruit.


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KALAMAZOO, MI -- Charter schools make money off the back of schoolchildren, some say.
Others say the value of the charter schools is evidenced by the demand among parents seeking options to their traditional neighborhood schools.
The benefits and downsides of charters were debated online at length in response to a story on a recent study that found Michigan charter schools spend twice as much per pupil on administration and about 20 percent less on instruction than traditional public schools.
The study was headed by David Arsen at Michigan State University and just released by the National Center for the Study of Privatization in Education at Columbia University.
"Most people realize that charter schools were created for poitical purposes, not for education," wrote karatkake. "Unless you live in a failed city; Detroit, Flint, Pontiac, etc., there is no reason to waste your children's future on someone else's political plaything."
But lobo111 offered a take from a satisfied charter-school parent: "Ours were in a public school and the teacher spent 90% of her effort on 10% of the class who had behavioral issues. We decided to try a charter school and have never looked back. ... The facilities are cleaner, the instructors have a better attitude, but the lunches are still awful. I'm sure there are great public schools (in fact I went to one, and it was great) and horrible charter schools, and this post is just based on my personal experience with two schools."
George suggested the study shows that some of the attacks on public education are ill-founded: "If teachers unions and bloated administration caused the failings of public schools, then there would be no excellent public schools anywhere. Which, everyone knows, is not at all true. There are dozens of excellent public schools across this state and thousands across the country. But, of course, they are largely (not entirely) centered in well off communities with stable economic and tax bases and where the kids have two parents that are well educated and involved."
UM suggested it didn't bother him if charters spend more on administration: "If instruction strictly means teacher pay, of course the other schools are going to be higher because charter schools are non-union. And just because MORE money is going to teachers does not mean that more or better instruction is taking place."
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Responding to Cullen Wheatley's story "New Orleans is trying loans to entice grocers to the city," reader gbgreenie commented:
"Until the city fixes crime stores will not return. Crime is a big cost to the stores and safety of employees are a big concern. What New Orleans lacks is the things to chase crime away. Police presence in all high crime areas, strict building and appearance codes. New Orleans has no code enforcements like surrounding parishes. In St. Tammany if you don't cut your grass you will be taken to court. Criminals will leave if they have to put up with this as the would see it as harrassment. Good property owners would enjoy this as it will add value to their properties. More good people would return if this happens and criminals and low class individuals would leave."
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BRANCHBURG — The Branchburg Township Committee is grappling with how to deal with the 650 or so students it expects will be affected next school year by the elimination of courtesy busing for Branchburg's four schools.
Those students are the ones living within a two-mile radius of the school they attend — the state does not require the school district to provide busing for children in that area. To save $270,000, the Board of Education eliminated courtesy busing for those students when it approved its budget.
The committee sent letters to all the families with children in the affected area. The notices include an e-mail address for residents to send their contact information so that township officials can map their home locations to determine what the next step in the process might be.
"The parameters that we're looking at is who's in the zone, what the cost-benefit analysis of running a sidewalk, putting a crossing guard in, maintenance associated with sidewalks if in fact we are asking people to walk — there's a number of issues that we're going to try to get our arms around," said Township Committeeman Jim Leonard.
State law requires that municipalities, not school districts, provide safe passage to school for students if they live within that two-mile radius, whether that be through safety measures such as sidewalks, crossing guards or easy drop-off and pickup access for parents. Another option Branchburg is considering is hiring a private bus company to provide busing for a fee. From the responses to the letter, township committee members said they also hope to get an idea of how many parents would be likely choose that option.
Township Committee on Monday gave authorization for Branchburg to put out a bid request for a busing service once it better understands its options.
"We're running into a time constraint," Leonard said. "It's the opinion of the township committee to get this done as soon as possible and hopefully have a plan in place that we can act on or is acted on by August."


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It has been the talk of the data-obsessed cyclist for months - how can Garmin possibly cram anything more into its latest device, and more importantly, what?
The wait is now over and the answer would appear to be quite a bit. The Edge 1000 will include all of the standard features you have come to expect from a bike computer, such as speed, cadence, heart rate, watts, but the great thing is you can now tell everyone about it, through a variety of channels including social media and even the old fashioned phone call.
"The Edge 1000 combines the essential


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The Village of Strada 14 del Fucino
The village of Strada 14 del Fucino belongs to the municipality of Celano, in the province of L'Aquila, region Abruzzo.
The village of Strada 14 del Fucino is 5,64 kilometers far from the same town of Celano to whom it belongs.
To the municipality of Celano also belong the localities of Borgo Bussi (1,89 km), Borgo Ottomila (9,63 km), Borgo Quattordici (4,51 km), Case sparse (-- km).
The number in parentheses following each village name indicate the distance between the same village and the municipality of Celano.
Please notice that in what follows no statistic nor population data are available at the moment: the same are available for the Italian places having al least the status of municipalities ad for most of the villages too.
The distribution of the most commun family names is equally unavailable.
Please find in what follows:
- A set of photos about Strada 14 del Fucino (when available).
- Weather and weather forecast for the municipality of Celano, to whom Strada 14 del Fucino belongs.
- Map and road map of Strada 14 del Fucino.
- A selection of videos about Strada 14 del Fucino.
Where to stay in Strada 14 del Fucino and its neighborhoods
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Map and road map of Strada 14 del Fucino
Look at the interactive map of Strada 14 del Fucino and get the road maps, the satellite maps and the mixed ones too. Interactive maps of Strada 14 del Fucino also allow an immediate view of: bar,restaurants,pubs,pizzerias,dancing,night clubs,banks,jewellers,beauty centers,hair stylists,supermarkets,pharmacies.
Just fill in the free text search box placed on top of the map with any of previous categories and then press enter.
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Cuban culture, music and food will be celebrated when the 13th annual Cuban Day Parade of New Jersey makes its way down Bergenline Avenue in North Hudson tomorrow.
"We invite everyone, Cuban and non Cuban, to come out and joint us," said parade organizer Emilo DelValle. "The only person not invited is Fidel Castro."
The parade will kick off at noon at 79th Street and Bergenline Avenue and end at a reviewing stand at 43rd Street Bergenline. Floats, bands, cheerleaders and more will make their way along the parade route and Cuban delicacies will be available at stands and restaurants along the way.
This year's parade grand marshal is Ino Gomez of WADO radio at 1280 AM, the parade godfather is Rafael Pineda of Univision 41, and the parade personality of the year is Nilda Rosario of Univision 41. Other guests include Nathalia Ortiz of Telemundo 47 and NBC 4's Ozzie Martinez, DelValle said.
Among the elected officials expected to march are U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and, Congressman Albio Sires.
"We like to express all the contributions that Cuban Americans have made to the United States of America that has been so generous to us and allowed us to come here," DelValle said.


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This deal has ended.
Get this 60" Golf Umbrella in Black and White for $4.97 at HomeDepot.com with free in-store pickup. This ties with our mention from last month and is the lowest price we could find by $10. It is only available in black and white, and stands 39" tall. Sales tax is charged in most states.No longer available


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In this post at the Lew Rockwell blog, Ron Paul explains the statement at Monday night's debate that drove so many neocons crazy. It would be nice to see some of these liberal internationalists address the issues here. I can't see much a rational person would disagree with:
AND I'd love to see the other candidates answer that question: What would we do if a foreign country like China invaded us? Actually, it's already been answered. We sure weren't happy when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. By the logic of the neocons, we should have just let the Japanese take California. Fighting back would have been "terrorism" againstthe occupiers.
Robert Pape has extensively researched this issue and goes in-depth in his book "Cutting the Fuse: The Explosion of Global Suicide Terrorism and How to Stop It". In fact, of the 2,200 incidents of suicide attacks he has studied worldwide since 1980, 95% were in response to foreign occupation. Pape notes that before our invasion of Iraq, only about 10% of suicide terrorism was aimed at Americans or American interests. Since then however, not only is suicide terrorism greatly on the rise, but 91% of it is now directed at us.
Yes, the attacks of 9/11 deserved a response, but the manner in which we responded has allowed radicals in the Muslim world to advance a very threatening narrative about us and our motivation in occupying their lands. Osama Bin Laden referred to us as "crusaders" with a religious agenda to convert Muslims, westernize their culture and take control of their resources. If we had targeted our response to only the thugs and criminals who attacked us, and refrained from invading countries that had nothing to do with it, this characterization would seem less plausible to the desperate and displaced. Blaming Islam alone is grossly misleading.
Instead, we chose a course of action that led to the further loss of 8,000 American lives, 40,000 wounded, and has left hundreds of thousands seeking help from the Veterans Administration. We are $3 to $4 trillion poorer. Our military is spread dangerously thin around the globe at the expense of protection here at home. Not only that, but we have allowed our freedoms to be greatly threatened and undermined from within. The PATRIOT Act, warrantless searches and wiretapping, abuse of habeas corpus, useless and humiliating circumstances at the airport, are just a few examples of how we have allowed the terrorists to win by making our country less free. Suicide terrorism did not exist in Iraq before we got there. Now it does


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This was a memorable season as far as the rookie class was concerned. We saw three rookie quarterbacks lead their teams to the playoffs and a few others show a ton of promise. There were also two running backs, Doug Martin and Alfred Morris, who finished in the top five in the NFL rushing race.
The upcoming slides give a breakdown of each team's rookie class. These classes were assigned grades based on overall production, depth and star talent.


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Three in a row. The diversified global industrial company, Harsco Corp., announced today a new multi-year contract valued at more than $160 million over its duration with Essar Steel India Limited, one of India's largest steel producers and exporters.
The 15-year agreement is Harsco's third major contract announcement in India within the past six months, following new contracts with JSW Steel, the country's leading private sector steel producer and Jindal Stainless Limited, India's largest stainless steel producer, the Camp Hill-based company said.
Combined with other ongoing work, the company's portfolio of business in the Indian steel sector now totals more than $500 million in projected future revenues over the next 10 to 15 years, according to Harsco.
This latest contract is for slag management and metal recovery services at Essar's Hazira facility, the world's fourth largest single-location steel plant with a steelmaking capacity of more than 10 million tons a year, Harsco said. The company's work is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2014.
Essar Steel India is part of Essar Group, a $27 billion diversified corporation with interests including steel, oil and gas, power minerals and mining, infrastructure, projects and telecom -- and operations in more than 25 countries.
"This is another signature win for our Harsco Metals & Minerals group," said Harsco President and CEO Patrick Decker. "Working with high-caliber producers such as Essar and the Jindal Group in India continues to align our presence with some of the world's principal steelmakers, particularly as global production increasingly shifts to major emerging markets."
According to industry forecasts, India is poised to become the world's second-largest producer of steel as early as the latter part of this decade. It currently ranks fourth.


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The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center in Bridgewater will be holding its 13th annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 4, from 1-4 p.m. at the JCC, located at 775 Talamini Road in Bridgewater. The community is invited to attend. The Purim Carnival will include a rocky mountain climber, inflatables, games and prizes, rides, pony rides, DJ, special appearance by "Sparkee," face painting, hair braiding, cotton candy, popcorn, tattoos and much more. Food — including burgers, dogs, falafel — will be available for purchase. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume and participate in a costume parade.
Purim Carnival admission is $4/child or $3/child plus a non-perishable food donation to benefit a local food bank. Adults are free! Tickets will be on sale to play games. The day will also feature a variety of vendors displaying jewelry, accessories, clothing, kettle corn, and more from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m. Interested vendors should call Lisa Kopman at 908-725-6994, ext. 206; firstname.lastname@example.com. Additional parking and a free shuttle bus will be provided from 685 Route 202/206 in Bridgewater. For further information, call the JCC at 908-725-6994, ext. 201; e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
The JCC serves Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, providing fitness, recreational, social, cultural and educational programs for the entire community. The facility includes a salt-based indoor pool, outdoor pool, gymnasium, fitness center and group fitness studio. The JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center offers programs for infants through Kindergarten. "J" Crew is the JCC's After School Program for Grades K-4. JCC Camp Ruach offers programs for ages 15 months-Teen Travel. For further information on JCC membership and programs, please call 908-725-6994, ext. 201; e-mail email@example.com. Visit the JCC website at www.ssbjcc.org.


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M.W. Buie, W.M. Grundy (Lowell Obs.), S.D. Kern (Univ. AZ)
The high-spatial resolution of HST combined with its location above the Earth's atmosphere presented a compelling opportunity to collect separate spectra of Pluto and Charon at all sub-Earth longitudes. Such observations are needed to permit detangling the relative spectral contributions of Pluto and Charon in the growing collection of ground-based observations.
We obtained data on the Pluto-Charon system with the NICMOS instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope which were finally released to us on 1998 June 15. Our strategy was to obtain the highest possible signal-to-noise ratio spectra of Charon within a single HST visibility window (visit). All our data were taken with the G206 grism which provides spectral coverage from 1.4 to 2.5 \mum with a dispersion of 0.0115~\mum/pixel. We have data at four sub-earth longitudes: 45, 135, 225, and 315 degrees taken on 1998 Mar 17, 1998 Jun 7, 1998 Mar 27, 1998 May 28, respectively. Each visit comprised a total integration time of 35.2 minutes over 11 dithered positions. The scheduling for each observation was strongly constrained by the requirement of maximizing the Pluto-Charon separation by an off-nominal roll of the spacecraft. As a result, only one of the four spectra were taken during NIC3-camera ``campaigns'' where the telescope focus was optimized for the NIC3/G206 camera/grism combination. Despite the non-optimal focus, our data clearly resolve the two objects with only minor amounts of overlap between each object's PSF. Given the goal of extracting high quality data on Charon, a careful two source extraction from the data is required.
We will present our spectra of Charon and Pluto together with a discussion of the new data reduction techniques we have developed for the optimal extraction of point-source spectra (blended and unblended) from NICMOS grism data. This work was supported by GO-07818.01-96A, HF-01091.01-97A, and the NSF REU Program grant to Northern Arizona University.
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Lewisburg's Foley 4th at state swim meet
Lewisburg sophomore Caitlin Foley finished fourth in the 100 backstroke at the PIAA Class AA Swimming and Diving Championships on Thursday night at Bucknell University's Kinney Natatorium.
The District 4 champion, who also placed in the top eight at last year's state championships in the 100 backstroke, finished in 57.94 seconds. She qualified for the evening final after placing sixth in the preliminaries with a time of 58.67.
Margaret Gruber of Mars won the event the in a blistering 54.15. Villa Maria Academy's Sarah Hitchens and Emily Cornell were second and third, respectively.
Foley's Lewisburg teammate – Emily Maxwell – finished tied for seventh in the 100 freestyle. Maxwell, a senior, swam an identical 52.78 to Bethlehem Catholic's Sydnee Karam. Maxwell tied for sixth in the preliminaries with a time of 53.17.
Montoursville's Marissa Gombosi placed 24th in the 100 backstroke preliminaries with a time of 1:00.92. Gombosi qualified for the championships for a second consecutive year.
Villa Maria Academy won its third consecutive team championship with a PIAA-record 237 points. It broke the previous record of 221 points set by Villa Maria last year. Central Columbia placed fourth with 118.5 points.
Lewisburg sophomore Adon Shapiro was 20th in the boys 500 freestyle preliminaries and finished in 4:55.73.
Salisbury won the boys Class AA team title with 151 points, eight better than Franklin.
Bucknell starting pitcher Andrew Andreychik allowed three unearned runs in five innings, but the Bison fell to Valparaiso, 6-2, in college baseball. Corey Furman went 4-for-4 with a double from the leadoff spot for the Bison.
Loyalsock graduate Stephen Stopper went 1-for-3 with a run scored, but Manfield gave up runs in the sixth and seventh innings in a 3-2 loss to Ohio Valley. The Mounties' Joe Candelmo scattered seven hits in seven innings of work, and struck out 10.
South Williamsport graduate Maria Cioffi won in straight sets without surrendering a game as Bucknell swept Minnesota State, 9-0, in women's tennis. Bucknell lost just a combined 12 games in six singles matches to win.
Bucknell fell to Florida A&M, 5-1, in men's tennis in the finale of their spring break tournament. Ryan Marcil recorded the only win for the Bison, marking his third consecutive match victory.
Bucknell senior Corey Lear has withdrawn from next week's NCAA Wrestling Championships due to injury. The three-time EIWA placewinner at 165 pounds earned his second consecutive berth to the NCAA Championship on Wednesday and was scheduled to face Northwestern's Pierce Harger in his opening bout.
College baseball
Valparaiso 6, Bucknell 2
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Andrew Andreychik, Marcus Garone (6), Jonathan Lucas (7) and Justin Meier. K. Wormington, B. Mahar (8) and J. Hanson. W-Wormington. L-Andreychik. S-Mahar.
Top Bucknell hitters: Corey Furman, 4-4, double, run. Top Valparaiso hitters: Manning, 2-3, run; Johnson, 2-3, RBI, run.
Ohio Valley 3,
Mansfield 2
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Joe Vandelmo, Jeremy Mapstone (8) and Connor Thompson. Andrew Sellers, J.R. Davis (6), Eric Schweitzer (7), Chris McIntyre (8), Michael Shepherd (9) and Tyler Wharton. W-Sellers. L-Candelmo. S-Shepherd.
Top Mansfield hitters: Stephen Stopper, 1-3, run. Top Ohio Valley hitters: Michael Shepherd, 1-3, run; Tyler Wharton, 3-4, double, RBI.
Women's tennis
Bucknell 9, Minnesota State 0
1. Maria Cioffi/Stephanie Pino (BU) def. Shealyn Bakke/Brandi Dohmen (MSU), 8-7; 2. Lydia Colvin/Elena Vidrascu (BU) def. Kelly Lechowski/Sarah McCann (MSU), 8-3; 3. Kristen Bishof/Claudia Silvers (BU) def. Hailey Robb/Alexis Ronney (MSU), 8-3
1. Elena Vidrascu (BU) def. Brandi Dohmen (MSU), 6-2, 6-0; 2. Maria Cioffi (BU) def. Kelly Lechowski (MSU), 6-0, 6-0; 3. Lydia Colvin (BU) def. Sarah McCann (MSU), 6-0, 6-1; 4. Christie Schneider (BU) def. Shealyn Bakke (MSU), 6-1, 6-0; 5. Jen Bush (BU) def. Alexis Haakedahl (MSU), 6-4, 6-2; 6. Sam Madnick (BU) def. Monica Sanvik (MSU), 6-0, 6-3.
Men's tennis
Florida A&M 5,
Bucknell 1
1. Chidi Gabriel/Takura Happy (FAMU) def. Nick Bybel/Josh Katten (BU), 9-8; 2. Temuera Asafu-Adjaye/Salif Kante (FAMU) def. Kelly Morque/Evan Zimmer (BU), 8-6; 3. Bucknell won by default.
1. Salif Kante (FAMU) def. Nick Bybel (BU), 6-3, 6-2; 2. Chidi Gabriel (FAMU) def. Kelly Morque (BU), 6-2, 6-3; 3. Zack Everden (FAMU) def. Evan Zimmer (BU), 3-6, 6-3, (10-6); 4. Takura Happy (FAMU) def. Kyle Rosen (BU), 6-1, 6-2; 5. Ryan Marcil (BU) def. Temuera Asafu-Adjaye (FAMU), 6-4, 3-6, (10-5); 6. DNP.


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NC House seeks average 5 percent teacher raises
RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina public school teachers would get average 5 percent raises without having to give up any job protections in the budget proposal House Republicans have written.
The Associated Press obtained a document outlining the $21.1 billion spending plan getting debated in budget subcommittees Tuesday. It should clear the full House by the end of the week.
The Senate budget proposal approved last month gave average raises of more than 11 percent but required veteran teachers to give up their tenure. The Senate also cut money for teacher assistants in half. The House proNC House seeks average 5 percent teacher raisesposal demands neither.
The House measure also gives flat $1,000 salary raises to state employees. The House budget avoids the Senate's provisions to trim the Medicaid rolls and reject Gov. Pat McCrory's Medicaid reform plan.


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ISABELLA COUNTY, MI -- An 18-year-old Weidman woman is dead and a Big Rapids woman hospitalized after a rollover crash early Saturday in Isabella Township that left one person pinned underneath a vehicle.
Isabella County sheriff's deputies were called to the scene on East Weidman Road near North Lincoln Road at 5:31 a.m. May 18.
Investigators determined a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier driven by Grace Sudinski was westbound on East Weidman Road when Sudinski drove off the right side of the road, then over-corrected and ran off the left side of the road. The car rolled 1 1/2 times and landed on its roof with a passenger,Tara Anne Felisky-Syler, underneath.
Felisky-Syler was ejected as the car rolled and was pinned on the ground. She was later pronounced dead at the scene.
Sudinski is being treated at St. Mary's Hospital in Saginaw for non life-threatening injuries. She had been wearing a seatbelt, but Felisky-Syler had not, police said.
Investigators are working to determine what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.
The crash site was in Isabella Township, just north of Mt. Pleasant and south of Clare.


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In it, I wrote that Paulson lets his big catches do the talking
It probably comes as a surprise to some people, but the 6-foot-4, 241-pound junior leads the Ducks -- at least those with more than two receptions -- in yards-per-catch with a 17.6 average.
Paulson shrugged off his big-play proficiency, deflecting attention to quarterback Darron Thomas.
"It's partly the coaching, how they draw up the plays and Darron being able to make those plays," he said. "I give a lot of my yards per catch to the coaches and D.T."
Paulson is quiet by nature and does little to call attention to himself. But the right people are noticing.
ESPN.com guru Ted Miller wrote earlier this week that Paulson is a player in whom the NFL is interested, should he choose to declare early for the draft. Draft analyst Mel Kiper ranks him No. 4 nationally among junior tight ends.
Paulson seemed taken aback at that assessment. He is scholastically oriented, and just two classes away from satisfying requirements for a business degree. He talked about looking for a summer internship that would allow him to remain in Eugene to train with the other returning Oregon players.
"I'm just focused on this national championship game, focused on finishing up school and stuff like that," Paulson said. "I haven't really given much thought to the NFL. If I get a chance someday, that would be great. But right now, I'm focusing on this game and this team."
OK, more links:
For defensive end Dion Jordan, Oregon's star in the making, the BCS championship will be a home game.
LaMichael James riffs on whether he will return to Oregon next season and other topics in this series of Molly Blue videos.
James says he is a Duck "right now."
James and UO coach Chip Kelly address fake injuries.
Ducks accelerate the tempo at practice.
How secret are the Ducks' practices? They have papered over the windows in the Moshofsky Center.
Ducks insist the closed practices are just to eliminate distractions.
Here are some video interviews from eDuck with Kelly, middle linebacker Casey Matthews, center Jordan Holmes and Thomas. It's the most expansive I've heard Thomas in a group interview session.
Ducks are all too aware of Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley.
Cam Newton makes a point to thank Auburn's fans.
Meet Oregon superfan Jeff Mimnaugh.
Overwhelming demand for BCS tickets is "unbelievable."
ESPN.com guru Ted Miller takes readers questions, most about the Ducks, many from overseas.
Cold-shooting Ducks fall to short-handed Virginia in a men's basketball game.
Cavaliers' defense smothers Oregon.
Amanda Johnson and the Ducks hold off Denver in the final women's nonconference game ever in Mac Court.
Lots of Oregon links on the Duck Sports Now site.
Stanford coach Jim Harbaugh will receive the Woody Hayes Award as coach of the year. How many coach of the year awards are there, anyway?
Shakeup of Cal's coaching staff continues.
Tim Kish becomes Arizona's fulltime defensive coordinator.
Nick Foles announces he will return as Arizona QB.
Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com: About Mark Cuban's plan to bust the BCS, go Mark go.
-- Ken Goe; follow him on Twitter


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Carreno's Ballet San Jose
The revelation of Ballet San Jose's gala Saturday was Joseph Gatti and Adiarys Almeida in the Le Corsaire pas de deux-—any balletomanes out there know these two? What a sight he was: exotic passion and perfect form. And she spun through a perfect series of alternating single-triple fouettes—I believe this is the first time I've seen such a feat. The audience went bonkers—and roared, too, for San Francisco Ballet's dependably delectable Taras Domitro and Maria Kochetkova in the Don Q pas (she delivering her rotating-spot fouettes and some serious fan-flicking). But the most significant wonder of the evening was the sharp, gutsy ensemble dancing from Ballet San Jose in Jorma Elo's "Glow-Stop," which they'll dance in full next year in their first season under new artistic director Jose Manuel Carreno. The ensemble still needs to clean the piece—but they've got the style and the bravery, no small triumph. The audience was keenly interested and glamorous. A swan-like woman in silk and lace glided down my row saying delicately, "Oh, you needn't rise, we can manage." Ah, gentry. Well, clearly Carreno's Ballet San Jose will be a class act.Dance · 1 Comment »


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BELGRADE - Serbia's newly reelected president, Boris Tadic, pledged at his inauguration yesterday that he would never stop fighting against independence for Kosovo.
Kosovo's Albanian leadership is planning to unilaterally declare independence within days. But Serbia has vowed to never accept statehood for the breakaway province.
"I will never give up the fight for our Kosovo," Tadic said as he was formally sworn in for a new five-year term.
Although Kosovo is technically part of Serbia, the impoverished province of two million people has been administered by the United Nations since a brief war in 1999.
After a series of negotiations on the final status of the province failed to produce a compromise, ethnic Albanians - who make up 90 percent of the Kosovo's population - are planning to unilaterally proclaim independence in the next several days.
On Thursday, Serbia's government adopted a resolution declaring any unilateral act by Kosovo's ethnic Albanian leadership to be invalid and illegal. And Tadic said yesterday that the country would downgrade, but not break, diplomatic relations with any government that recognizes an independent Kosovo.
The increasingly heated rhetoric by Serbian leaders appeared designed to increase pressure on foreign governments to deny recognition to an independent state.
Serbia's nationalist prime minister, Vojislav Kostunica, lashed out yesterday at Western nations that have backed Kosovo's bid for independence.
"Throughout history, many oppressors have tried to forcibly wrench Kosovo from us, but this is the first time [they] are demanding that we accept this in a slave-like manner," Kostunica said in a clear reference to the United States and many European nations that have supported Kosovo's ethnic Albanians.
Kosovo's declaration of independence is strongly supported by the United States and most members of the European Union, who view it as the final stage in the breakup of the old Yugoslav federation.
But Serbia maintains it would constitute a violation of the UN Charter that calls for respect of territorial integrity of member states.
State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said that the United States would continue to encourage Tadic's aspirations to integrate Serbia more closely with Europe, despite the disagreement over Kosovo.
"We are well aware of the views of the Serbian government and that it is an emotional and sensitive issue. We understand that," McCormack said. "We also believe that in the case of Serbia that that country should have a European horizon and we have encouraged the EU as well as Serbia to work together."
Serbia has traditionally regarded Kosovo, the site of its first medieval kingdom, to be its historic heartland. Over the centuries it was occupied by the Ottoman Turks, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and fascist Italy during World War II, but it always reverted to Serbian rule.
The Serbian government has adopted a secret Action Plan to be implemented when Kosovo declares independence. It is believed to include retaliatory steps to encourage the province's 130,000-strong Serb minority to shun the declaration and keep their territories under Serbian control.
Russia and some other members of the UN Security Council also oppose Kosovo's statehood, calling it a dangerous precedent to set for separatists worldwide.
Tadic and his prime minister, Kostunica, both pledge not to recognize Kosovo's secession. But unlike Kostunica, Tadic advocates Serbia's integration into the EU despite the bloc's support for Kosovo's independence.
In his inaugural oath before Serbian deputies, Tadic pledged to pursue Serbia's European future.
"I will fight with full force to achieve Serbia's membership in the European Union," he said.
Kostunica, a conservative nationalist, blasted the EU in a speech to mark the 204th anniversary of the modern Serbian nation. He said the EU was making Serbia's accession to the bloc contingent upon acceptance of Kosovo's independence.
They want "us to join the European family as the only nation that gained its seat at the table through an indecent trade, by giving up our identity," Kostunica said.
Tadic, a pro-Western reformist, narrowly won a Feb. 3 runoff.
Although the United States and key allies, including Britain, France, and Germany, support Kosovo's independence bid, Serbia and Russia fiercely oppose it.
President Vladimir Putin of Russia maintains that if Kosovo gains independence without UN approval, it will set a dangerous precedent for secessionists in Chechnya, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and elsewhere.
Kosovo was the site of an epic battle between Serbs and Turks in 1389. It is considered hallowed ground by Serbs, and the birthplace of their identity. Ethnic Albanians say they are descendants of the ancient Ilyrians, the first people to inhabit Kosovo.


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The O'Brien triplets of Geneva are two years old. On the slide they are L-R; Sophia, Julia, and Emma O'Brien. David Lassman / The Post-Standard
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Mets manager Terry Collins observed an odd sight as his pitcher, Jon Niese, began the sixth inning here at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington today. Niese works fast, Collins would explain after Niese's rapid heartbeat led to his removal from the game and an examination by a Rangers doctor to ensure Niese was not suffering from something serious. Another examination is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday in Detroit.
The first sign of something irregular appeared to Collins in the sixth. Niese lingered away from the mound for a moment. He recorded an out, then wandered behind the mound. In the dugout, Collins wondered what was wrong. Pitching coach Dan Warthen suggested it was cramping.
Niese recorded a second out. Again, he stood behind the mound. After Collins saw Niese taking deep breathes, he and team trainers jogged onto the field.
"Are you okay?" Collins asked.
"My heart's really racing," Niese replied. "I can't get it stopped."
In the aftermath, when Niese insisted he felt fine and that his heart was not an issue, the pitcher chalked it up to being "overheated." The temperature in this broiling ballpark was 94 degrees at first pitch. Niese could not catch his breath, so after he allowed a hit following the mound visit, he was pulled with two runs allowed in 5 2/3 innings. He had never felt like this before, but maintained that he would make his next start.
"It was more precautionary than anything," Niese said. "It's no big deal."
Jason Bay awoke with neck stiffness that would keep him out of today's 14-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. The team does not yet know if the discomfort will force him to miss more time.
Bay has been dealing with some neck trouble since Tuesday. On Friday, he laid out for a line drive in the first inning. The pain in his neck this morning increased. He could turn to the left, but he felt encumbered when trying to look right or skyward.
"It hadn't been bad," Bay said. "I don't know if the dive last night jarred something."
During the All-Star Break, Terry Collins plans to travel to Port St. Lucie, to visit third baseman David Wright, who began the heavy lifting in his rehabilitation from a stress fracture in his back today. Collins said it was "feasible" that Wright could be back in the lineup by the first game after the break.
It will take about a week of conditioning exercises until Wright can resume baseball activities.
"He's going to start running," Collins said. "He's going to start doing twisting exercises. They didn't want him to hit, which I thought was a good idea. They didn't him to start hitting until he was done twisting and had gotten his body into better shape."
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Can Fabes, one of the best restaurants in Spain and the world, is shutting down later this week, but the hope is that the closing "will be temporary and it will reopen its doors soon," manager Regina Santamaria told Efe.
The eatery, the first in the northeastern Spanish region of Catalonia to get three stars from Michelin, is scheduled to close on Saturday.
Regina Santamaria stepped in to run the dining establishment following the death of her father, chef Santi Santamaria, from a heart attack in Singapore in February 2011.
Talks are ongoing with some parties to try to keep the restaurant open, but it is not yet clear what the eatery's future will be, Regina Santamaria said.
The family wants to be able to announce that Can Fabes will be open on Sept. 1, but "today it's impossible and we have to wait and see if we reach an agreement," Santamaria said.
"August is a complicated month for any type of deal with investors or buyers," Santamaria said, referring to the fact that it is the month when Spaniards traditionally take their summer vacations.
Can Fabes has been full almost every day since the family announced it was closing, with regulars coming by to say goodbye and new patrons giving the eatery a try before it closes.
All the tables are booked on Saturday, with regular patrons and friends planning to give the eatery a hearty send-off.
The family's El Raco de Can Fabes group was forced to close most of its other restaurants following Santi Santamaria's death. EFE


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Ströhlein, Tobias and Frauenhofer, Michael and Podkorytov, Maksim and Meyer, Matthias and Herbeck, Lars and Dilger, Klaus and Boehm, Stefan (2007) Composite Technologies for Future Demands. In: SAMPE Tagungsband. 28th International Conference and Forum, 2007-04-02 - 2007-04-04, Paris, France.
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Within the last decade, the manufacturing of fibre-reinforced parts has changed from mainly manual production to automated production. Reliable automated equipment is now available, but the processing time for high performance components is still poor and therefore the production rate is low. Within this paper, several solutions are shown to overcome that problem. For example preforming of dry fabrics, an innovative selective heating system based on electromagnetic field induction, has been tested with very promising results. This technology, which is already common for metal bonding and welding, allows the transfer and conversion of electrical energy directly into the fibre-layup to consolidate the binder. Other very time consuming steps in the manufacturing chain are the resin preparation- and the infusion step. One reason for that is the low heat transfer due to conventional heaters. Different microwave heating systems have been invented and successfully tested to couple the heat energy directly into the resin without necessarily heating up pipes, tools or the equipment. The overall processing time can dramatically be reduced by combining these technologies with available materials.
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To lock in, or not to lock in, that is the question: Whether 'tis savvier for the consumer to pay the occasional peaks of outrageous prices, or take comfort in guaranteed oil rates against a sea of turbulence.
For the 19 percent of New Jersey homeowners who use heating oil, locking in is an option to pay a set price for oil for a year. While it could save customers money if prices rise, the lock in contracts can cost 30 or 35 cents a gallon, according to Eric DeGesero, vice president of the Fuel Merchants Association of New Jersey.
That's on top of fuel oil prices that have stayed around the $3 a gallon mark in the last two months, according to New Jersey's Department of Treasury.
DeGesero said locking in has gotten more expensive over the last few years because of volatility in energy markets.
"That extreme volatility makes it much more difficult for an oil dealer to hedge the risk of price fluctuations," said DeGesero. "It's not a couple of pennies any more. If you want to be able to participate, because the cost is too big for a small business to be able to absorb, these programs generally now come with a fee to participate in."
Homeowners considering locking in a fuel oil contract to take advantage of low oil prices may want to do it within a few months, said Stephen Schork, editor of the Schork report and a former floor trader at the New York Mercantile Exchange's energy complex.
"Assuming that the global economy does not trip into full-fledged recession, we are likely near the bottom of the market," Schork said.
He predicts prices could drop for another 3 to 6 months, and crude oil could come down another $10 a barrel.
"I'd give it another month or so before I'd lock in," Schork said.
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Kool takes over point; Redell, Drews to come off bench
KALAMAZOO -- Steve Hawkins equated it with the selfless acceptance of a couple seniors on his greatest team.
After Monday morning's practice, Western Michigan University's men's basketball coach informed point guard Michael Redell and forward Derek Drews -- both playing relatively well as starters in their final year at WMU -- that the program would be better served with them coming off the bench.
"It's two incredibly unselfish kids sacrificing the notoriety of the starting lineup for the overall good of the team," said Hawkins, who made a similar request of seniors Reggie Berry and Bobby Madison during the Broncos' run to the NCAA tournament in 2003-04.
Monday's move was part of a rotation shake-up designed to inject consistency and production into a struggling second unit that, through last Saturday's loss to IUPUI, included four true freshmen and junior Martelle McLemore.
McLemore and freshman power forward Flenard Whitfield will replace Redell and Drews in the starting lineup -- with junior David Kool starting at point guard and senior Shawntes Gary sliding over to shooting guard to accommodate McLemore at the wing.
For now, freshman point guard Mikey Douglas won't be in the rotation, which will shrink to nine players.
The end-of-game lineup could remain Redell, Kool, Gary, Drews and center Donald Lawson.
"I told them to digest it, think about it, even talk to each other about it, because they are two seniors and they are two people I really trust," Hawkins said of his post-practice conversation with Redell and Drews. " ... Before they walked away, they said, 'That's fine.'"
Hawkins hopes the move adds punch to both units, with the suddenly hot-shooting McLemore playing alongside Gary and Kool, and Whitfield and Lawson giving WMU its best possible defensive tandem inside to set a tone during the first few minutes.
The second unit, specifically freshman guard/wing Demetrius Ward, Hawkins said, should benefit from Redell's understanding of the offense and Drews' ability to extend defenses.
"The biggest thing is just providing a little bit more stability for these guys," said Hawkins, adding that the confidence of some of his freshmen has faded since providing a jolt of energy during a preseason scrimmage at Oakland. "I think Demetrius Ward is another guy who's capable of hitting open shots, if we can get him some open shots. (Redell) will help. And the attention that Derek Drews will gather will also open up some shots."
All of it, of course, is geared toward making sure this 2-5 team finds its footing by the start of the Mid-American Conference season in January.
"We've seen the talent and I do feel like it's just a speed bump in the middle of things," Hawkins said. "I hope it's a half a year and not a whole year before we get it all figured out."


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I happen to think we're living in an incredible time — this Age of Information. The Digital Age. For all of the negative aspects of our changing society (over-saturation and possible desensitization, anonymous bullying, dysfunctional communication skills, sensory overload, etc.), there's so much positive potential. With the internet, a force so big and life-changing, it could never be good OR bad. No matter how many reasons an expert/blogger/fear-monger gives for why our Digital Age is ruining the world, something this influential has to be good AND bad — the positive with the negative, the yin with the yang.
We share our stories, connect with strangers across the world in seconds, and experience our shared humanity in a way that increases tolerance and a global community. Thanks to the ease with which we spread information, it is harder for the bad guys to get away with lies, cover-ups, and generally bad things. (Exhibit A: The Director of the CIA, Secret-Keeper Extraordinaire, outed for having a marital affair via emails. Exhibit B: Edward Snowden. Exhibit C: Syria.) This Age of Information levels the playing field, in a way, with the Great Secret-Keepers of the world.
But what about when that Secret-Keeper is a parent? Where does that leave Santa in the Digital Age?
I'm not saying that Santa is a bad thing (clearly I don't think so), but he is a myth. And when kids are getting connected to the Internet at younger and younger ages, how long until the fabrication is impossible to keep going? How long until a YouTube video ruins the fun for hundreds of thousands of "connected" kids?
The Internet seems to be responding, with parents finding inventive ways to convince their kids and app companies finding new ways to cash in. While one can definitely make the argument that this extra fluff nudges Santa from harmless magical myth to well-constructed lie, it might just be a new era for Santa. Maybe he has to keep up with the times, as much as anything.
And times are certainly changing. Santa 2.0 is now the center of controversy in the media — the NORAD tracker is too militaristic (debate!), FOX News pundit Megyn Kelly insists the "fact" that Santa is Caucasian (debate!), and the annual War on Christmas always incites emotional debate, with Kris Kringle in the center of the media storm. (And what are we debating, here? A fictional character? On the news?)
But then there's the good with the bad.
While our kids might have easier access to the truth, the Internet also makes it incredibly easy to connect with Mr. Claus — possibly making the entire experience more magical. At least for a modern kid with modern standards. Nowadays kids don't understand why Mom can't just "text a photo of this toy to Santa," as my 4-year-old has innocently assumed. If kids can Skype with their family halfway across the world, why can't they just video-chat their list to Santa?
And it doesn't look like there's any going back once Santa gets digitalized.
Here are 15 examples of how kids digitally connect with Santa:
Digital Santa 1 of 16
For all of the question marks that the Digital Age adds to the Santa tradition, it also provides a slew of ways for kids to connect with Mr. Kringle — even in real time. Click through for 15 examples.
What do you think: Does this add to the magic? Or convolute the myth?
Official North Pole Mail 2 of 16
Getting a "snail mail" letter from Santa isn't new, but now parents can personalize (and edit) the letters to be more specific to each child, and add in upgrades — like a "Nice List Certificate," "Santa's Magical House Key," or even an autographed Night Before Christmas book.
See more at Official North Pole Mail.
Hello Santa 3 of 16
Santa used to be a character drawn in a book — a man left to the imagination — but now kids can get a video call from the Big Man himself. Using the Hello Santa app, parents can digitally connect their kids with Santa via webcam, iPad, or iPhone. They'll even give you a video of the call for your home-movie memories (or to share on Facebook and Twitter, naturally).
Santa's Hangout via Skype 4 of 16
But of course Santa has Skype, little ones! Through the site Santa's Hangout, parents can schedule a 3-minute Live Video Chat with the man in red — but not until mom tells Santa some personal info. About the kids.
Then There's This 5 of 16
There are a slew of other (less legit-looking) Santa video call options, and the YouTube comments alone prove why Santa's existence might be in jeopardy. Or maybe it's the beard.
See more from SantaSkype.com.
Fake Call from Santa 6 of 16
Incoming Call: Santa Claus.
The app Fake Call from Santa sends you a fake "incoming call" message to show the kids (Santa's calling! Santa's on the phone!), and then mom or dad can have a fake one-sided conversation with an empty line.
Oh, parents. You so tricky.
Portable North Pole 7 of 16
The site, Portable North Pole, has a list of personalized Santa goodies — like a letter from Santa, a Nice List Certificate, etc. — but the coolest option is a personalized video message from Santa to your little one. No web cams or apps required. They give you an option of addressing a "Nice Child," "Naughty/Nice Child," or a "Naughty Child" — in case you're looking to instill some holiday fear.
(They also have an option for naughty or nice adults — in case you have a naughty man that needs a talking to).
Santa Proof 8 of 16
For the ultimate tricksters, Santa's Official Evidence Kit leaves behind some proof that Santa exists.
(And good luck breaking the news to your kids after planting such convincing evidence).
Ask Santa 9 of 16
Does your kid have a question for Santa? You could send him a text message or an email — or you could hop online and get an actual answer from the Man in Red.
Go to Pearl.com to ask a question or read a list of questions that Santa has already answered — ranging from "Will I get a gift on Christmas?" to "How can I get my teacher fired?"
NORAD 2.0 10 of 16
NORAD — the original Santa tracker — is more connected than ever, with 1.3 million Facebook fans who can get constant status updates through Santa's journey.
LIVE North Pole WebCam 11 of 16
Peek into Santa's HQ with this (slightly creepy) live Web cam.
Note: If your kids still believe in Santa, they might not after watching this for a few minutes.
iCaughtSanta 12 of 16
Clinging to the last shred of belief with your kids? Upload a photo of your living room, and iCaughtSanta will create PROOF that Santa was creeping around your house.
Google Santa Tracker 13 of 16
Google creates a dynamic Santa Tracker countdown for kids to digitally anticipate the big day with advent-calendar animation and activities. And then kids can follow Santa on Christmas Eve — even zooming in on where Santa is at any moment, with weather reports and photos and Wikipedia entries. BECAUSE THEY'RE GOOGLE.
The cool thing about the Google application is that, according to Fastcompany.com, it's a volunteer Google project designed to get kids excited about geography along with Santa. And it's available in 34 languages.
Santa Spy Cam 14 of 16
With the tagline "Believing is Seeing," Santa Spy Cam gives parents another opportunity to elaborately dupe their kids with hardcore evidence. This mobile/tablet app allows parents to make a short video showing actual elves in their house. Real elves! Undeniable evidence!
E-Letter to Santa 15 of 16
Will kids still write handwritten letters to Santa in 10 years? At what point will the tradition switch over to emails? Or what about sites like SaintNick.org, which allows kids to send a note to Santa using online prompts — and then gives kids a personal email back.
Santa's Official Good List 16 of 16
Are you on Santa's Good List? Kids won't have to wonder (or stress) with SantasGoodList.org — where kids can join a chat room with one of Santa's best elves. After getting their parents' email access code, kids are guided through a quiz to see where they stand, before being granted exclusive access to the Official List.
My, how far this myth has come!
What used to be children listening for imaginary reindeer hooves has turned into kids watching CGI elves running around their living room on their iPad screen. It's so convincing!
But here's the question: Is this Santa a sustainable Santa? Will the truth inevitably outweigh the myth?
Santa is, without a doubt, in the Digital Age with the rest of us. But will he survive?


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I wish them the best. I will especially miss Singleton. I think he will be a star 1 day in this league. Dumbleavy should of gave him a chance!!!! Any ways thanks for your contribution guys.
Yep I'm sure they'll end up as solid contributors for other teams. I hope they do well- just not against the Clippers .
BTW add Yaroslav Korolev in there as well- he'll be a free agent come Sunday too.
Here's the official word BTW:
Clippers Waive Ewing; Decline to Exercise Option on Singleton
The Los Angeles Clippers today waived guard Daniel Ewing and declined to exercise the third-year contract option on forward James Singleton, it was announced by Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor.
In two years with the Clippers, Ewing averaged 3.4 points, 1.4 assists 13.3 minutes per game. Ewing was the 32nd overall selection by the Clippers in the 2005 NBA Draft.
Singleton, who originally signed with Los Angeles as a free agent prior to the start of the 2005-06 NBA season, averaged 2.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 10.1 minutes per game over his two-year career with the Clippers. In a related matter, the Clippers also declined to tender Singleton a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent as of July 1st.
With these moves, the Clippers' roster currently stands at 11 players.
was korolev even a Clipper? i won't miss him. singleton for sure, i love his energy. Ewing was servicable as well. i think he will be solid for someone else. he is not afraid to take a big shot either.
Well we are all sorry because we know that Ewing and Singleton were good players. Problem is, Coach didn't think so and didn't use them hardly at all. So, maybe it will be better for them. I think Singleton will get another job in the NBA. Ewing might have to go to Europe, but might catch on somewhere. Looks like Guillermo Diaz is a lock to make the roster now. My inside source tells me that Baby Shaq is not coming this year, maybe next year. His contract has him locked up.
Farewell James, Daniel and Yaroslav...time to bring on Guillermo, Al and Jared. I was hoping for the waiving of Ewing. He showed promise and is a decent player, but the drafting of Thornton and Q-Ross staying, combined with the all-but-official transaction of Diaz, leaves little room for him to play at all. I'll miss Singleton becuz I dont think he was given enough of a chance. "Yaroslav who?" is correct. Nothing against him, but he didnt show much to warrant a position.
I really miss James and I hope to see him playing a lot in an other team
Releasing Singleton = bad move. JamFan hit the nail on the head; Dunleavy doesn't like his game. But I think other teams could use him (Houston made some noises a few weeks ago). So LAC could have extended him, then traded him for something minor (2nd round draft pick). Anyway, get something for him.
LAC also has a gap at backup PF (Williams & Davis too slow to play other than Center), Thomas not strong enough. So Singleton still had a role that they'll need to replace. I'm sure there was a backup PF in the league they could have traded him straight up for.
He'll get picked up by someone.
Looks Singleton will be signed by Phoenix. So one of the best teams in the NBA can see the potential that Singleton has even though the lowly Coach Dumleavy can not. James will become a high fly act with a high flying team, and will come back to LA to embarrass Dumleavy. James starts with the Phoenix summer league team next week.
Good for James- the run-n-gun style of Phoenix more suits his game anyways. Imagine if Phoenix is able to improve his outside shooting- he'd be a dangerous guy off the bench.
It isn't true......Where have you listened that James will go to Phoenix ?
Jumping James is the man. Dumbleavy really blew this one...almost as bad as he blew taking Korolev when Gerald Green fell into our lap. James was only going to get $800K, why cut him??"?
Well maybe it was a case where James requested it or it was a mutual agreement after the Clippers drafted Al Thornton. James probably wasn't going to get much more time and opportunity here so he though/or management thought that it would be better for him to go elsewhere to get playing time.
Singleton 15, I read so much stuff, I can't recall at the moment the source, but it was reported that James was on their Summer league roster for Phoenix. They have to at least sign a non guaranteed free agent contract to play. He may have more of a cmmittment from Phoenix, but it is as of this moment unreported. He may have to earn a roster spot. We'll see. I think if he plays, he gets his spot. He will not be denied. He fits with Phoenix.


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By now, everyone has made their season predictions for who will make the playoffs and who will ultimately lift the Stanley Cup. Experts mostly agree on the top eight teams from each conference, but every year some teams stick around the playoff hunt longer than expected and sometimes even make the playoffs.
These underdogs find unexpected talent, have great chemistry or have great coaching that propels them to over-achieve. Teams like this are usually energetic and have a good core of players to build around.
While they might ultimately fall short, these teams provide the league and their fans some excitement when there was little hope.
So here are four teams to watch out for as the season begins.
NOTE: These teams I selected would be underdogs to make the playoffs, not to win the Stanley Cup.


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After the Columbia crash over Texas and more than two years of agonizing investigations later, NASA is at last getting set for another space shuttle launch.
On April 29, NASA announced a launch window of July 12 to July 31 to give shuttle workers more time to fix fuel tank sensors and check systems for ice buildup. It will be the first shuttle launch since seven astronauts perished on Feb. 1, 2003, when the Columbia orbiter broke apart just 15 min. before its scheduled touchdown.
Mission planners have specified a daylight liftoff to ensure optimum photography of the orbiter and its mammoth external fuel tank. During the launch of Columbia, mission control failed to spot a suitcase-size piece of foam that ripped away from the fuel tankcausing a hole in the thermal protection layer of the orbiter's left wing. That breach became catastrophic when spacecraft encountered super hot atmospheric gases during reentry.
The added vigilance follows a raft of design changes aimed at sharply reducing the chances for falling debris at liftoff. In addition, Discovery will pioneer new methods to detect and repair damage to the heat shield, which must withstand temperatures of 3,000F during reentry.
Following the report of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) in August 2003, attention has focused squarely on the external fuel tank (ET). The largest element of the shuttle system, which also includes the orbiter, the three main engines, and two solid rocket boosters, the ET measures 27.6 ft wide and 154 ft tall. Carrying 535,000 gallons of fuel in two tanks inside an aluminum skin just 0.125-inch thick, the ET must withstand 6.5 million lbs of thrust. An outer layer of polyurethane-like foam, with an average thickness of about 1 inch, keeps ice from forming on the exterior and protects the aluminum skin from aerodynamic heat. After liftoff, the ET delivers its liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants to the shuttle's main engines before being jettisoned about 8.5 min into the flight.
The CAIB probe determined that the heat shield was gouged by a large chunk of insulating foam from the bipod area where the ET attaches to the orbiter. "In four simple words, 'the foam did it,'" said Board Member Scott Hubbard when the CAIB issued its report in August 2003. Hubbard noted that post-accident testing of the reinforced carbon material in the heat shield revealed that "it was not tough enough to withstand an impact of this piece of foam at 500 miles an hour."
Among the techniques to assess the impact of foam debris are the lifting insulating foam trajectory tests at California's Dryden Flight Research Center. There, researchers use an F15B aircraft to test foam divots at speeds of up to Mach 2. The test bed features an in-flight system to eject divots from the plane and a high-speed video system to track and record the trajectory of the divots.
In response to such tests and the CAIB's recommendations, engineers at Marshall Space Flight Center did a top-to-bottom evaluation of the ET to pinpoint all potential areas where foam insulation could be lost. Result: Several design changes. For example, engineers have eliminated the wedge-shaped bipod ramps formerly used on the bipod fittings that connect the tank to the orbiter through the shuttle's two forward attachment struts. Designed to prevent ice buildupanother source of debristhe ramps were a prime area for shedding insulating foam during liftoff.
To prevent ice buildup as the shuttle sits on the launch pad loaded with cryogenic fuel, the redesign adds four rod heaters below each fitting. The cartridge-style heaters, measuring 0.25 inches in diameter and 5 inches in length, can produce up to 300W of power. In addition, ground-based PLCs will control the heaters based on input from temperature sensors.
Although the new design eliminates most of the foam in the bipod area, technicians at Lockheed Martin's New Orleans assembly facility must still apply the insulation to other areas of the tank. The ET Project Office at Marshall has developed tougher control procedures for this spray-on process, including video recording of the work, improved spraying methods, and acquisition of all process parameter data. It also is employing new nondestructive evaluation techniques, such as backscatter radiography, to spot defects in the insulation. The goal is to insure that any foam debris from the tank weigh no more than 0.075 lb.
Among other changes, engineers have redesigned three bellows on the feed line that carries liquid oxygen fuel from the ET to the main enginesa modification aimed at preventing ice debris. They also have converted an important bolt catcher component from a two-piece welded design to a one-piece machined part for enhanced structural strength. The canister-like bolt catcher captures the part of the bolt that remains with the external fuel tank when the sold rocket boosters separate from the ET about 2 min after launch. And to make sure that the external tank is thoroughly monitored during liftoff, NASA will mount a video camera on the ET's liquid oxygen feed line.
"This will be the safest, most reliable tank that NASA has ever produced," Sandy Coleman, manager of the External Tank Project at Marshall, told Design News. "The changes we made are significant, and we picked those areas where we were most vulnerable."
Besides the ET, the Orbiter also has undergone scrutiny. There have been more than 100 design modifications, including the addition of a multi-function electronic display system. Engineers subjected the Discovery's reinforced carbon-carbon panels and nose caps to an unprecedented battery of tests, including ultrasound, CAT scan, and a new procedure called flash thermography. In this technique, technicians apply a burst of hot, intense light to the panel, then use a heat-detecting infrared camera to scan for flaws.
Discovery also will fly with a new impact-detection system, consisting of 22 temperature sensors and 66 accelerometers under each wing. Sensor data will flow from the wing to the crew compartment, where it will be transmitted to Mission Control. A new digital camera, mounted on the orbiter's underside, will capture and transmit images to Mission Control, where experts can analyze any damage at the very outset of the flight.
Inside its payload area, Discovery will carry a new 50-ft boom that attaches to the shuttle's existing robotic arm. Featuring a camera and laser system, the boom will enable the astronauts to inspect the heat-protecting tiles during flight. "The difficulty in working with the boom is that it is basically an extension of the arm," explains Michael Wright, the lead payload deployment officer for the mission. "Very precise maneuvers are required to put the sensor in the right place to get the right data."
If missing or damaged tiles are spotted by the boom, the astronauts may have the option of repairing the problem during space walks, using a sophisticated caulking gun and a heat resistant material known as STA-54. In the event of a large breach, as occurred with the Columbia, mission planners have fashioned a contingency plan that would temporarily house Discovery's crew in the Space Station for later rescue by another shuttle.
Along with these design changes, NASA appointed an independent "Return to Flight Task Group" that has been monitoring the space agency's progress in meeting the technical and operational recommendations of the CAIB. The group was scheduled to issue its final report a month before the launch.
Despite these efforts, shuttle critics remain skeptical. "No doubt NASA will do everything it can to make the shuttle safe," notes Brookings Institution Scholar Gregg Easterbrook, "but you are still talking about a technology that is 30 years old. What is needed is a completely fresh design for the spacecraft and the launch vehicle."
While final designs are far from complete, NASA is stepping up its search for a successor to the shuttle, which it plans to retire in 2010. The thinking now: A "crew exploration vehicle," featuring a module and capsule design combined with an expendable launch system. Prototypes could be ready as early as 2008, with a manned flight by 2014.


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If This Is True — Wow — and What a Missed Opportunity for Democrats
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that Congressman Steve LaTourette (OH-14 in the state's northeast corner) has decided not to run for re-election after nine terms.
They claim he's not happy about his committee assignments. More likely, he just woke up the other and realized he just didn't want to go back to Ohio — ever. Maybe he saw a campaign event on his calendar — one of two or three he does every election year — and said to himself, "Nah — I barely know my way around the district anymore." It's a pretty open secret that since he dumped is first wife and family and married a young lobbyist, he's lived in the D.C. area for all practical purposes.
This is possibly one of the swingiest districts in the state, one that would be easily winnable by a Democrat — if LaTourette weren't running. LaTourette is inexplicably popular, coasting on his reputation as Lake County prosecutor two decades ago and his fake image as a "moderate," which the Dispatch recycles in this article. (On the other hand, calling him one of the most moderate members of the Ohio Republican delegation isn't saying much).
Sadly, this year, the Democrats don't actually have a viable candidate here. Bill O'Neill gave it two shots and couldn't do much against the entrenched LaTourette. Now he's running for state supreme court. That left perennial candidate Dale Blanchard to face LaTourette. Blanchard isn't a viable candidate. He was massacred by LaTourette in 2002. After that he lost to the eventual Democratic candidate in several primaries — I don't remember how many. LaTourette's other opponent, Capri Cafaro (2004), Lew Katz (2006) and O'Neill (2008 and 2010), fared much better.
What a shame there isn't a dynamic Democratic candidate already in the field in this district. Can you imagine the golden opportunity this would be if we had someone like Angela Zimmann, Joyce Healy Abrams or Sharen Neuhardt running here? Hey, I wonder if somehow Blanchard can be persuaded to drop out and Cafaro can run again? She was practically a toddler eight years ago, and she's been building her political savvy in the state legislature.
Oh well. If this is true, hopefully the Republicans will put up some useless putz and the Democratic Party can start planning now to take this seat in 2014. LaTourette is the only thing standing in their way.
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Dave Lombardo Focuses On Grip Inc. & Philm
Dave Lombardo Focuses On Grip Inc. & Philm
Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo won't be waiting around for his contractual dispute with the band to be resolved – he has plans to continue playing with Philm and Grip Inc.
Lombardo revealed that while he would like to be with Slayer, at the moment everything is just in a "wait and see" stage so he's keeping himself busy with other projects. He says he's ready to revive Grip Inc., by possibly adding Amen frontman Casey Chaos as vocalist. He also considers Philm his "main band," who is set to return to the stage April 20 and 21 at the Second Skin Club in Athens, Greece.
Lombardo's issues with Slayer began prior to their Australian tour earlier this year. At the time, Lombardo stated that he started looking at the band's finances and questioned how things were being done. After going to guitarist Kerry King to bring up what he discovered, he was later informed that he was being replaced for the Australian run by Jon Dette, who was already set to sub for Anthrax's absent skinbeater Charlie Benante during the trek Down Under.


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Mathew Coleman and Angela Stuesse, Immigrant Policing, Not Immigrant Enforcement
Tanya Erzen, Heart Change and the Conservative Zeal for Prison Reform
Lisa Guenther, The California SHU and the End of the World
Karen Morin, On Spatial Violence
Alison Mountz, Carceral Society on Guam and Saipan: US territorial Struggles over Asylum, Entry, and Exclusion in the Margins
Mary Thomas, Voices from Juvie
To its critics, the US justice system is anything but just. A look at the numbers of people ensnared in the vast reach of the carceral society illustrates the horrifying scale of its impacts on lives in the US, particularly for people of color. One in 34 adults in the United States was under correctional supervision in 2011. At 6.98 million people, the US Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that 2.9 percent of the adult population was in prison, jail, or on probation or parole. This the lowest rate reported since 2000, largely due to a decline in the number of people on probation. The US prison population rightly gathers the most attention by those concerned about the sharp growth in the number of people held captive by the state. Yet the carceral state extends a shocking reach on very large numbers of people under "correctional" supervision, which far surpasses the 1 in 107 US Americans held in local jails and state and federal prisons in 2011 (2,240,000 people).
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The 2014 Point Pleasant Elks Fluke Tournament will be held on Saturday, July 26th and will have two Divisions. The first will be the Power Boat Division which will have $10,000 in prizes. Captains meeting for power boat captains will be on Friday, July 25th. The entry fee is $135 per boat for 4 anglers, and $25 per each additional angler. The second division will be the Kayak Division with more information to follow. The fee for Kayak's is $50 per angler. Winners will be announced at the Awards Picnic on the Lodge Grounds following the Tournament. Food and beverage will be available. The picnic food is free for all registered anglers. Guest food tickets can be purchased at a nominal fee. Souvenir shirts, mugs and hats will be on sale and there will also be raffles and other surprises for all. For additional information call 732-899-7638 or log on to http://pointpleasantelks.org.


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Harvest at Home is a non-event to benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana. Dollars that would have been spent by participants to attend an elaborate gala gos directly to fight hunger.
The event encourages participants to purchase "tickets" to schedule time at home with family and friends focusing on the importance of being around the dinner table together.
The event's celebrity chef Donald Link shares a recipe that goes to participants along with a reusable tote filled with the Spirit of Louisiana Cookbook, recipe ingredients and more. Reservations: www.no-hunger.org.
Chef Link chose the onion as his vegetable to feature, and the recipe he contributed is:
Pan Roasted Chicken with Onions and Olives
2 skin-on boneless chicken breasts
2 skin-on boneless chicken thighs
Salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon bacon fat or canola oil
1/4 cup white wine
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped green olives
2 cloves of garlic sliced thin
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
1 small sprig fresh rosemary
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon whole butter
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Heat a cast iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium high heat and add the bacon fat or canola oil. When the oil begins to lightly smoke, add the chicken pieces, skin side down and sear for about 5 minutes.
Place the pan with the chicken in the oven and bake for about 10 minutes.
Place the cooked chicken onto serving platter to rest and discard the oil left into the pan.
Place the pan back on a burner over medium-high heat and add white wine, onion, olives, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. The wine will all but evaporate, then add the chicken stock and reduce by at least half. Finish the sauce with the whole butter and olive oil and pour over the chicken.
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David Sweet, a Duck fan who lives in Portland, doesn't have cable. What's the point, he says, when, as Bruce Springsteen put it, you've got "52 channels and nothing on"?
"I believe that television actually has a harmful effect on our culture," Sweet wrote in an email. "TV news exaggerates the violence in our community, and TV shows present an overly pessimistic view of people's motivations and relationships. There is a direct correlation between the amount of television people watch, and the amount of fear and distrust they feel about other people and the world. So, people who watch a lot of television are less likely to go out and participate in our community, and more likely to stay home and watch more television. Fox News, anyone? Desperate Housewives? 'Reality' shows?
"Given all that, I cannot justify the ridiculous cost for cable — $65 a month or more ... We have allowed a situation to develop where things that we used to get for free (e.g. bowl games) are increasingly priced out of the reach of many people. ESPN can outbid the broadcast networks for exclusive rights to desirable events, because they can use that exclusivity to demand higher rates from cable companies with resulting higher costs to consumers. We're headed for more and more expensive entertainment for fewer and fewer people. That game ends badly. I won't play."
On Jan. 10, Sweet plans to click onto ESPN3.com and hook his computer up to his TV for family and friends where they'll crowd around the TV eating homemade pizza to watch Oregon take on Auburn. But for fans who don't have the internet hook up, does anyone have suggestions in the Portland, Salem and Eugene areas for places to watch the game?


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Ryder Hesjedal joined the Phonak team for 2006, after two years with Discovery (last year being his first full year on the road). Earlier in the week we caught up with him in Mallorca, where the team is just finishing up their preseason training camp.Canadian Cyclist - How's the training camp been going?Ryder Hesjedal - We've been here for a week and we leave Thursday (January 19th) for the team presentation. It's been a big battery of tests all week; medical tests, performance tests ... we've be (working out) five to six hours a day.CC - What's the new team like?RH - It's good. There is perfect support - from the the mechanics to the administration and the sponsors. There is good morale on the team. Everybody wants to accomplish the best they can, to show that the team can win.CC - What does your schedule look like?RH - I start at the end of the month with the Tour of Qatar - I did it last year, and we are sending a strong team with sprinters, so we have high expectations. Then it's Setmana Catalana, Het Volk, Paris-Nice, Three Days of de Panne, Flanders, Wevelgem and Paris-Roubaix.CC - So no Tour of California and no Commonwealth Games?RH - No, no California; I'll be staying in Europe. As for the Commonwealth Games - look at the (European) schedule. It would be nice (to do the Games), but it doesn't make sense with the commitments I have to the team. Unfortunately, it just didn't work out.CC - What about later in the season, the Grand Tours (Italy, France, Spain)?RH - At this point it looks like I'll be doing Dauphine and the Tour of Germany, and hopefully the Worlds. Plus, my schedule will let me come home for the Nationals. I'm looking ahead to representing Canada like at Madrid. I think I can improve on my time trial (he finished 22nd), and I want to work on that event; I'm looking forward to Beijing.


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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — Militants in Lebanon sent rockets crashing into northern Israel on Wednesday, while Israeli aircraft pounded a Gaza cemetery, Hamas weapons positions and tunnels used for smuggling, witnesses and the military said Wednesday.
The rockets from Lebanon landed in open areas near the town of Kiryat Shemona, causing no injuries or damage, Israeli police said. Residents of northern Israel were instructed to head to bomb shelters following the second attack from Lebanon in less than a week.
The rockets have fueled Israel's fears that militants in Lebanon could try to open a second front in solidarity with Gaza's Islamic militant Hamas rulers.
The Israeli air and ground offensive against Hamas in Gaza has killed more than 940 Palestinians, half of them civilians, according to Palestinian hospital officials. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon was meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo Wednesday in diplomatic efforts to end the violence, which began 19 days ago.
Thirteen Israelis have also been killed, four of them by rocket fire from Gaza.
Eight years of Palestinian rocket attacks on southern Israeli towns sparked the war, which began on Dec. 27 with a devastating air offensive, then expanded to include a ground campaign.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for Wednesday's rocket attacks from Lebanon. Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed guerrilla group that fought a monthlong war with Israel in 2006, denied involvement in a similar attack last week and speculation has focused on small Palestinian groups in Lebanon.
Lebanese security officials said the Israeli army fired shells on southern Lebanon in response. Israeli helicopter gunships flew reconnaissance missions along the heavily protected border as Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers sent out patrols, the Lebanese officials said on condition of anonymity because they were not allowed to speak to the press.
The Israeli military confirmed that it returned fire, and said it regarded the Lebanese government and military as responsible for preventing attacks on Israel.
In Gaza, Israeli warplanes and helicopter gunships pounded 60 targets overnight, including a police court in Gaza City, rocket-launching sites, weapons-production and storage facilities and about 35 weapons smuggling tunnels, the military said. Witnesses in southern Gaza reported an air strike on the house of a rocket squad leader.
Aircraft also struck the Sheikh Radwan cemetery in Gaza City, destroying about 30 graves -- some recently dug -- and scattering body parts for yards, residents said.
"There was flesh on the roofs, there was small bits of intestines. My neighbor found a hand of a woman who died a long time ago, we put it all into a plastic bag," said resident Ahmad Abu Jarbou.
The military had no immediate comment, but rocket squads have used graveyards as launching pads in the past.
Four Palestinians, including at least two militants, were killed and 32 people were wounded in overnight fighting, Gaza hospital officials said.
Early Wednesday, Israeli tanks fired shells at civilian areas, igniting small fires that dissolved into clouds of white smoke that hung above the city center, witnesses said. The Israeli military has not confirmed allegations that it has improperly used white phosphorous shells, saying only that it uses munitions is in accordance with international law.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has urged Israel to exercise "extreme caution" in using the incendiary agent, which is used to illuminate targets at night or create a smoke screen for day attacks, said Peter Herby, the head of the organization's mines-arms unit. The Red Cross said it had no evidence to suggest the incendiary agent was being used improperly or illegally.
Fireballs and smoke plumes from Israeli bombing have become a common sight in the territory of 1.4 million people, who are trapped because Israel and Egypt have blockaded border crossings ever since the Islamic militant Hamas group seized power in Gaza in June 2007.
Humanitarian concerns have increased amid the onslaught although some aid is getting through to Gaza during daily three-hour lulls Israel has allowed to let in supplies. A total of 111 truckloads of food and medical supplies were to pass Wednesday, the military said.
Palestinian rocket fire has dropped significantly since the offensive began. Twenty rockets and mortar shells were fired toward Israel on Tuesday, and there was no fire early Wednesday, the military said. In the early days of the offensive, militants fired as many as 80 a day.
Israel says it will push forward with the offensive until Hamas ends all rocket fire on southern Israel, and there are guarantees the militant group will stop smuggling weapons into Gaza through the porous Egyptian border.
Hamas has said it will only observe a cease-fire if Israel withdraws from Gaza.
Israeli military officials have said the talks in Cairo will determine whether Israel moves closer to a truce with Hamas or widens its offensive to send thousands of reservists into crowded, urban areas where casualties on both sides would likely mount.
Israel had planned to send its lead negotiator, Amos Gilad, to Cairo on Wednesday, but his trip was put off because conditions weren't ripe, defense officials said. They spoke on condition of anonymity because the date of his departure has not been set.
Iranian state television reported Wednesday that the Israeli navy intercepted an Iranian ship loaded with medicine, food and clothing destined for Gaza, forcing the vessel to head toward an Egyptian port.
Ahmad Navabi, head of the humanitarian aid group sponsoring the ship, said on state television that the Israel navy approached the cargo ship just 20 miles off the coast of Gaza, and ordered it to turn around.
Meanwhile, Iran's supreme political and religious authority, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a religious opinion, or fatwa, urging Muslims throughout the world to avoid the purchase of any products that would profit Israelis.


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BY DAVID WENNER AND MATTHEW KEMENY, The Patriot-News
Home sales in the Harrisburg region rose 11 percent during the third quarter of 2012, marking the fifth consecutive quarter in which the number of homes sold surpassed that of the previous quarter.
The Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors released the housing figures Thursday.
The median sale price — the halfway point between the lowest and highest price — also rose by nearly 3 percent from the same period a year ago.
The news is reflective of a national trend in which the housing market is leading the way to economic recovery, an industry analyst said.
"It's really critical for the whole country that the housing market comes back," said Joel Naroff, president and founder of Philadelphia-based Naroff Economic Advisors, a strategic economic consulting firm. "That we're seeing it in the Harrisburg area is really good news."
When median sale prices rise, homeowners begin to replenish lost equity. That allows them to be more confident in spending, a plus for the economy, Naroff said.
Naroff said he wouldn't be surprised if median home prices continued to increase by 5 percent or 6 percent in the next six months to a year. Buyers who are sitting on the fence will begin to make offers, lowball offers will start to disappear and you'll have more than one person bidding on a house, he said.
The median price in the Harrisburg area was $162,250, compared to $158,000 in the third quarter of 2011. Median prices rose for the second quarter in a row.
"We are pleased that the third-quarter sales showed positive growth, building on increases in the first two quarters of 2012," Marti Garrett, the president of the association, said in a news release. "I believe this is another indicator that our local housing market is moving in a positive direction."
David Black, president of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber, said the housing numbers point to a "a sense of consumer confidence."
"There has been demand even in a tough economy," Black said. "With interest rates as low are they are, [homebuyers] are making the decision to move ahead. Hopefully, there is a general sense of optimism in the economy."
During the third quarter of 2012, 1,972 homes were sold, up from 1,777 during the third quarter of 2011, according to the Harrisburg Realtors' association, which tracks sales in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties.
Houses stayed on the market for an average of 100 days, down from an average of 108 days in the third quarter of 2011. Still, homes remain on the market for more than three months, which is a longer amount of time than usual.
The number of homes for sale fell to 5,057, down from 5,129 at the end of the second quarter of his year, and down from 5,492 at the end of the third quarter of 2011.
Nationally, sales were up by 10.4 in July compared to a year earlier, while sales in August were up 9.3 percent from a year earlier. In August, the national median home price was $187,400, up 9.5 percent from August 2011.
"The third-quarter housing statistics show that buyers in our region are taking advantage of the favorable market conditions," Mark C. Duffie, of Lawyers Realty LLC in Lemoyne, said in a news release. "While economic uncertainty still exists across the country, I feel optimistic that our area's housing market is moving in the right direction."
Housing sales for the first three quarters of 2012 aren't far below all four quarters of 2011.
In the first three quarters of 2012, 5,338 homes were sold in the Harrisburg region, while 6,118 homes were sold in all of 2011.