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TAMPA, Fla. -- Tommy Tuberville used to say the "hay is in the barn" when a week of practice was finished.
First-year coach Gene Chizik might not be so colorful, but when Auburn's practice at the University of Tampa wrapped up Wednesday morning, the Tigers' preparation for Friday's Outback Bowl against Northwestern was essentially over.
"It was really our last practice of the year," Chizik said. "It was a good day. The weather is beautiful. I really thought the focus was sharp and they were tuned in."
Auburn will participate in a walk-through at Raymond James Stadium today.
"We're going to take a team picture for the bowl game, and we'll walk through and do close to exactly what we'll do on a Friday," Chizik said.
The weather has been brisk but pleasant for most of Auburn's time in Tampa, but Wednesday was the sort of perfect blue-sky day that goes in the Sunshine State's tourism brochures. Another nice day is predicted for today, but the temperatures will turn cooler on Friday and there is a 60 percent chance of rain Friday morning.
Chizik wasn't concerned.
"We'll just play it by ear," he said. "All our preparation's been done and in. And obviously circumstances can change what you may or may not do, but for the most part it's set."
ACTIVITY DAY: Former NFL coach Tony Dungy was the keynote speaker at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes breakfast attended by Auburn players and coaches Wednesday.
Dungy, who won a Super Bowl as coach of the Indianapolis Colts in 2007, lives in Tampa, where he coached the NFL's Buccaneers from 1996-2001.
"As you're preparing (for the Outback Bowl), I just ask you to remember one thing," said Dungy. "In the meetings that you have left, the preparation and concentration, in practice and in that game on New Year's Day, do everything you can to win. But remember, it's just a game. It's not life. Don't win the game, but lose your soul."
Chizik and a handful of players later visited the West Tampa Boys and Girls Club.
Auburn freshman running back Dontae Aycock played basketball at the West Tampa organization and was among the players who hung around to visit with the kids.
The afternoon wrapped up with Beach Day in Clearwater, where Auburn's cheerleaders split a tug-of-war contest against their counterparts from Northwestern.
Northwestern offensive coordinator Mick McCall said he doesn't know of a Big Ten team that compares to Auburn's defensive unit.
"They do a good job, especially up front," he said. "Coverage-wise, they're going to play cover-two and cover-four and then blitz us and one third down play man. That's what we expect, so we have to be able to handle that."
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It's Time To Poke A Pope
After tells Catholics social networks like Facebook "cannot and must not take the place of direct human contact with people at every level of our lives," but still giving his legion of followers his blessing "
"to join the network of relationships which the digital era has made possible," Pope Benedict XVI has given the go ahead for a Facebook page for the May 1 beatification of
Pope John Paul II. For millions of Catholics it will be a chance to watch video clips of the late pope doing papal things; for a select few gays, it'll be a chance to find a couch to crash on in Rome to, uh, celebrate.
@customartist: Disgusting indeed. I agree. The Catholic Church has created more hate and bigotry that any other organization in history. Its numbers are dwindling, but the man in the skirt and red Prada shoes doesn't seem to realize it. If he clicks his heels twice maybe he'll be transported ro reality.


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Oracle Releases its own Xen Variant
At Oracle's own Open World fair in San Francisco, Oracle recently presented a virtualization software titled Oracle VM, based on the free Xen virtualization solution.
Besides the Open Source software with the Xen hypervisor, Oracle VM includes a browser-based management console, and a GUI front-end that supports virtual server management. The enterprise claims that its virtualization solution is easier to install: users will be able to install both the virtualization software and the enterprise application in a single session, and updates will be just as simple. Supported guest systems include Linux and Windows operating system, including Oracle's own Red Hat variant, Oracle Enterprise Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Windows 2003 and XP.
In its product announcement Oracle claims that its virtualization software is up to three times faster than competitive products. Similar figures were bandied just a few days ago, when Linux distributor Red Hat released the updated version of its Red Hat Enterprise Linux including Xen virtualization. Oracle isn't just competing with Red Hat on the virtualization front; Oracle's own Oracle Unbreakable Linux version can be seen as a direct attack on Red Hat, and a counter to "Unfakeable Linux".
The Oracle virtualization solution is being promoted as a part of a product family including Oracle's own middleware and additional enterprise applications. This strategy is in line with the second major topic at the fair, application integration. Oracle refers to this as its Application Integration Architecture Foundation Pack.
Free downloads of Oracle VM will be available from the vendor's website as of November 14; Oracle will be looking to generate revenues through support. The price for enterprise support for a system with up to two CPUs is US$ 499 per annum, with the price rising to US$ 999 for an unlimited number of CPUs.
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New Jersey's unemployment rate held steady at 9 percent last month even as preliminary data shows the state added a total of 8,700 non-farm jobs, according to a new report from the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
The state also revised down employment gains it reported in January to 8,800 non-farm jobs. Preliminary data had showed a monthly gain of 13,300 jobs in January, but "more complete reporting from employers" forced the state to cut the tally by 4,500, the department said.
Overall, employers in February grew their payrolls for the sixth straight month to a seasonally adjusted amount of just over 3.89 million jobs, the department said. The state added a total of 50,600 non-farm jobs in the 12-month period ending Feb. 29.
"New Jersey employment is now moving up at a well-sustained rate. With over 74,000 new private sector jobs added since 2010...the number of private sector jobs in the state has reached a three-year high," Charles Steindel, chief economist for the state's Department of Treasury, said in a statement.
At 9 percent, New Jersey's jobless rate still eclipses last month's national average of 8.3 percent.
Private sector employers added 9,700 jobs last month, which was partially offset by job cuts in the public sector totalling 1,000, the labor department said.
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FLINT, MI -- The Michigan Warriors' immediate future has been settled. The team will be on the ice in Flint next year as a member of the North American Hockey League.
Now in their third season in Flint, the Warriors have officially filed their promising note with the NAHL and have committed to return next season. The team had previously reached a management agreement to remain in Perani Arena for the next two seasons, but all NAHL teams must either a file a promising note or declare dormant status with the league each year.
Last year, the Warriors declared dormant status prior to reaching a new management deal.
"This has always been our plan," Warriors coach and General Manager Moe Mantha said. "We went through this process last year and it was different because we weren't sure what we were going to do. The league wants to move forward with its business and marketing, scheduling and all that, so you have to either make a commitment to come back or file an inactive form to get a little more time to make a decision.
"It's not just a piece of paper, either. You have to make a financial commitment and do a number of other things that locks you into playing the following season. We were ready to make that commitment this year."
Uncertainty hit the Warriors franchise last season as the team was searching to restructure its operating agreement with Firland Management and Perani Arena. A new deal was reached last March between the three entities, which Warriors majority owner Pat McEachern says has led to a more stable foundation for the team.
"At this time last year, we were still in negotiations with the arena, the management company and the bank, so there were a lot of moving parts that can make things difficult during that time," McEachern said. "Once we got past that, it's been smooth sailing from an operations standpoint."
Mantha, who is also a partial owner in the team, said the Warriors came to Flint in 2010 with a five-year plan to "see if the city of Flint and the community would support junior hockey." It's a plan Mantha says the organization is still firmly behind.
"That has always been our plan, to try and come here and grow junior hockey and grow our team's presence in this community," Mantha said. "We'll step back (after the five years, which is also when the current agreement with Perani Arena expires) and we'll evaluate everything, but we're confident in where things are heading.
"The thing I always get tired of hearing is that we're not coming back, every year it seems somebody is saying we're not coming back, but we've always had the intentions of coming back."
The Warriors arrived in Flint in 2010 after the Flint Generals' final season. Getting the community hockey fans to embrace junior hockey as opposed to an International Hockey League (IHL) team like the Generals has been an ongoing process.
"Starting a team, any sports organization, in a new market takes a lot of time," McEachern said. "We knew that when we came here. If you look at the pure economic challenges of starting an organization, from getting an arena to marketing, to staffing and all those things, the cost of doing all that is massive. For an IHL or (Ontario Hockey League) organization to try and launch a team here now, I think would be very difficult. That's why I think our brand of hockey is really the right fit for the Flint market and I think we can have success here. Our organization has always believed that and we want to be successful here and become a strong part of the community."
The Warriors have back-to-back home games Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 9 against Springfield, both beginning at 7:05 p.m. The team has seven home games left in the regular season.
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Brett is one of the many great people who work at the Portsmouth Humane Society.
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A bogey on the next-to-last hole of his second round as a professional golfer on Friday kept Bobby Wyatt from advancing to weekend play at the PGA Tour's Travelers Championship.
Wyatt was at 3-under par for his round and 1 under for the tournament when he carded a 5 on the par-4 17th hole. The cut line for the tournament ended up being 1 under.
The former UMS-Wright and Alabama standout shot a 2-over 72 in the first round, then had a 2-under 68 in the second round at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn. On Friday, Wyatt made the turn for the second round at even par with two birdies and two bogeys, then he birdied three of the first four holes on the back nine.
Another former Alabama All-American golfer Bud Cauley had an even-par 70 in the second round, but is four shots out of the lead after carding a 7-under 63 in the opening round. Scott Langley leads the tournament after shooting a 5 under despite a double-bogey on the second hole.
Two other ex-Alabama former golfers - Dicky Pride, a Tuscaloosa native, and Michael Thompson - missed the cut.
Former Huntingdon College NAIA All-American Joe Durant went backward on Friday with a 2-over 72 after opening with a 6-under round.
Former South Alabama golfer Heath Slocum, who opened with a 4-under 66, came back with a 1-under round on Friday.
Ex-Faulkner State golfer Bubba Watson is at 1 under for the tournament after a 72 in the second round.
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Rick Webster, 20, of Clinton, is facing an additional charge of third-degree diseased person committing an act of sexual penetration, said Dan Hurley, chief of detectives for the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office.
The ongoing investigation by the prosecutor's Sex Crimes Unit resulted in additional victims being located, Hurley said. The March 5 complaint alleges that between May and August of last year, Webster engaged in multiple acts of sexual penetration with "J. Doe #2" without advising the victim of his HIV status.
"The investigation remains active and additional charges are likely," Hurley said. Bail for the recent case was set at $10,000.
Last month, the prosecutor's office charged Webster with second-degree sexual assault, third-degree endangering the welfare of a child and diseased person committing an act of sexual penetration. He was accused of sexually assaulting a girl younger than 16 in August and September in Raritan Township. He was arrested Feb. 19 and is still being held in the Hunterdon County jail, and his bail was set at $100,000.
The female victim in the second case was an adult, said Assistant Prosecutor Brian Shevlin. The information came as the result of publicity surrounding the February arrest, he said.
Webster, who grew up in Tewksbury, was known as someone with HIV who extolled abstinence for those living with the disease that causes AIDS. As a teenager, he was featured in stories by several media outlets, including The Star-Ledger and CNN, as someone living with HIV.
In a 2006 Star-Ledger series marking the 25th anniversary of the discovery of AIDS, he talked about being diagnosed as a baby. He contracted the disease from his birth mother, but was later adopted, he said.
The Sex Crimes Unit asks anyone with information contact their unit at (908) 788-1129.
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FRENCHTOWN — Brimming with experience using the latest technology they can get hold of for their own classrooms, two teachers from Frenchtown school went to Montclair State University recently to tell a group of their peers how iPads, Google Docs and Smart Board interactive whiteboards can benefit student learning.
Middle school math teacher Jennifer Baker and computer teacher/technology coordinator Peter Moran developed and presented a workshop at the New Jersey Educational Computing Cooperative conference held March 13 and 14 at the university.
During their joint presentation aptly titled "iPads, Google Docs, Smart Boards … Now What?," the pair of the Frenchtown teachers illustrated the practical integration of mobile devices and Internet tools in a working classroom to an audience of school administrators and fellow teachers and technology coordinators.
Moran showcased a science lab report using Google Docs, and Baker demonstrated a popular iPad app called "ShowMe" as part of an interactive social studies lesson. The ShowMe app can record voice-over whiteboard tutorials and share them online. The app is intuitive and easy-to-use for a range of ages, according to some online reviews of the product.
With quarterly sales of iPads worldwide in the tens of millions and growing, Moran seems to be in agreement with Jon Landis of Apple Inc., who was the keynote speaker at the conference. Landis compared the increasing use of mobile technology to the Gutenberg press, suggesting exponential growth in technology in the next five years, and stressed that the way students are taught needs to change to meet this challenge.
Instead of just reading textbooks, Moran said, students at Frenchtown school are using iPads both indoors and outside taking photos and video with the device's built-in camera. With all kinds of available educational apps at their disposal, they're even creating their own textbooks. Using the technology, he said, is engaging students in a way he has not seen before.
"When you see someone is engaged in something you know they're learning." Moran said.
About their conference presentation, Baker said, "It was a fantastic opportunity for Pete and me to showcase the different ways we utilize technology at Frenchtown school."
The new tools being used "are changing the way we as educators teach and changing the classroom environment," she said.
Baker and Moran have also been invited to participate as presenters at other similar upcoming conferences.


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Nottingham is a vibrant, cultural city with a fascinating history, a strong industrial heritage and lots to see and do.
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On Thursday afternoon, Salem Unit 1 was managing a minor leak within the reactor coolant system (RCS), according to Joe Delmar, spokesman for the plant's operator, PSEG Nuclear.
The leak was coming from a valve on the system within containment and leaking approximately 4 gallons a minute, he said, adding per their NRC tech specs, they are limited to only 1 gallon a minute.
"Since we were unsuccessful in reducing the leak (to the 1 gallon a minute threshold) within 6 hours, we were required to initiate a shutdown," he said. "We subsequently reduced reactor power and the turbine was taken offline (thus no longer generating power) on Thursday evening at 7:29 p.m. Shortly after taking the turbine offline, we were able to close the valve and reduce the leakage as required."
Delmar said the valve was closed around 10 p.m. Thursday, and the leak reduced.
A repair plan is in progress, Delmar said, adding there isn't a timeframe for when the unit will return to service.
"The leaking water went through the plant drain systems as designed and will be processed through normal plant systems," he said. "To put the leak into perspective, the RCS system has over 90,000 gallons of water. There was no release to the environment and no threat to the public."
He added that the incident was not serious enough to be declared an "unusual event."
An NRC spokesman said its Resident Inspectors assigned to Salem were made aware of the situation and were on hand to witness the shutdown, which went smoothly.
The valve, NRC officials said, was replaced and its air operator was rebuilt during the last refueling outage in April/May.
Delmar said PSEG Nuclear will look at why the valve failed and look at similar valves to make sure the same issues don't occur again. He added this will happen before the reactor is started again.
Salem Unit 2 remains at full power as does the neighboring Hope Creek Generating Station.
Salem 1 is one of three reactors operated by PSEG Nuclear at its Artificial Island generating complex. The three reactors comprise the second largest commercial nuclear generating station in the United States.


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FLINT, MI – The Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic will tee off at Flushing Valley Country Club in Flushing on Friday, June 14. The Golf Classic brings together business leaders from throughout the region to foster networking and camaraderie.
The winning team will take home the Annual Golf Classic trophy and participating golfers will be eligible to win prizes. Golfers who sink a hole-in-one are eligible to win a two-year lease of a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu or a stay at one of the Fairmount Golf Resorts, along with several other prizes courtesy of Randy Wise Chevrolet.
According to Tim Herman, CEO of the chamber, the event serves as a key networking event for the business community and allows the group to have fun together, too.
"The Golf Classic is an annual event that leaders in this region have come to look forward to each year," said Herman. "Last year, 36 teams and 144 golfers participated and we anticipate a sold out event this year as well. It's great each year to provide a fun day on the course for a business community that works so hard to grow the region."
Heather Kale, director of member services for the chamber described the golf classic as an opportunity for members and guests to connect and compete at "the beautiful Flushing Valley Country Club."
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In an affidavit filed by Sergeant Marc Arnold, Nicholas Alan Blakely, age 35 of Omaha, is charged with one count of Rape. The affidavit alleges Blakely engaged in "deviate sexual activity" with a seven year old girl.
The seven year old victim was interviewed at "Grandma's House", a non-profit advocacy center for children in Harrison. The information provided in the interview at Grandma's House will be used by the Sheriff's Department and the Arkansas State Police in the ongoing investigation.
Sheriff Moore said Blakely was taken into custody without incident Tuesday evening. Blakely was being held in the Boone County Jail on the single charge with a bond of $50,000.00 and has posted that bond as of the time of this release.
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If you are expecting Garrett Peppelman to apologize for the way he wrestles, you might be waiting a while.
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Peppelman likes to jumpstart his offense by dropping to one knee. It allows him to get outside, sweep and use ankle picks for takedowns while giving his opponent a small target. The fans don't like it, but hey, it's effective.
That was the game plan against super tough Mechanicsburg senior Rustin Barrick in the District 3-AAA 152-pound Championship final. And it worked to perfection in a 5-4 decision that had some fans in the stands jeering at the finish.
"I don't think it's stalling because I use it as my offense," Peppelman, a sophomore said. "I try my best to force the action.
"In the end, no one remembers the boos, they remember who wins. It was huge, my first district title and I'm so happy for the team with three champions and sending seven wrestlers to states."
Peppelman used his stance for an early takedown in the first. He almost had another, but it was waved off along the edge.
Barrick kept it close with an escape in the first and a neutral escape to start the second. But Peppelman picked the Wildcats senior again and scored a late second-period takedown to take a 4-3 lead to the third.
There, Peppelman escaped off the bottom. He was hit for a stalling point late but held on for the decision, his second win over Barrick in three tries this season.
"He is a really tough wrestler. He is strong, mature and deals with pressure well," Peppelman said. "If I get off one knee, it's easier for him to take me down. Dropping down is my style against all the top level guys.
"I'm able to get a quicker shot, attack and cut the corner. I was able to do that on my second takedown."
Continued Peppelman, "I feel I'm the best in the state, and I want to prove it and feel I've worked hard enough to get it. If I make it to the state finals, I think he will be the one that I have to beat to get it."
Barrick tried to get on the same level with Peppelman but struggled and wasn't able to get a takedown for the second straight match against the CD standout.
"He stays on his knees and picks," Barrick said. "He is like a baseball pitcher that throws a lot of junk and stays outside.
"I thought I did a better job. My coaches said I did a good job this time and followed the game plan. I just have to work my butt off the next two weeks to get ready for states."
Tyson Dippery (126) and Shyheim Brown (132) were the other champions for the red-hot Rams, who walked away with the team title.
With his match gridlocked at 1, Dippery scored a takedown with 40 seconds left in the third. Duggan was able to scramble out of his clutches and got close to a reversal as the buzzer sounded. Cumberland Valley head coach Dave Heckard argued the call with the official.
"I have to argue that call," Heckard said. "I thought he 100 percent had the reversal. He got on top of him. If it was one leg behind, I understand, but he had two. I had to question that."
Said Duggan, "I wasn't totally sure. I hoped it went my way, but it didn't. I have a lot to work on, and I'm just happy to get to states."
It was Dippery's second district title.
"I didn't feel it was a reversal," Dippery said. "I thought I still had my hips up, but I thought I had takedown along the edge earlier and didn't get it.
"It feels good to win two district titles in a row. At this point, a win is a win, and I need four more for a state title."
Mechanicsburg was second in the team chase. The Wildcats lone champion came courtesy of Josh Thomson at 182.
The brutish senior increased his record to 34-4 on the season, capping his district title march with a fall in 5:41 over Cocalico's Kam Mueller. It was the only pin of the Class AAA finals.
"This was a good kickoff to states," Thomson said. "I didn't come in trying to go for a pin. I just wanted to wrestle a clean match and get it done.
"Being able to go out in front of everyone and get it done like that, it just makes it all the better."
Chambersburg's Tanner Shoap (113), Garett Hammond (145) and Dawson Peck (285) won titles. Other local champions were Cedar Cliff's Chris Vassar (138) and Cumberland Valley's Dennis Zaitsev (195).


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Hello, Development Server Recently, I have upgraded SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services (Integrated Mode) with SQL server 2008 R2 (Enterprise version). This reporting services configured with Share Point 2007 (MOSS) farm. Successfully upgraded the SQL 2k8 R2( Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Version 10.50.1600.1 ). Before upgrade i can able to run report without any error but after upgrade when i tried to deploy report, report deployed fine, but when i tried to run report i got following error. An error occurred during client rendering. Unsupported RPL stream version detected: 34.62.1836345404. Expected version: 10.3. I can run report successfully directly from the RS server without going from Share point site. http://Has1de01/<report name> Configuration Topology Moss 2007 Application Server WFE server 1 (MOSS 2007) WFE server 1 (MOSS 2007) Reporting Server 2008 R2 with RS add ins 2008 ( Just upgraded only this server, RS add-ins not upgraded) Problem/Questions Report is not working after upgrade, old reports nor new reports, why? Report is working directly from RS server without going to Share point, so do i need to upgrade the RS add-ins OR am i missing something? Can Share Point MOSS 2007 work with SQL server 2008 R2 OR do we need Share Point 2010? If you need more information about Topology, please let me know . Please help me out. I also need to upgrade my Production server too. RS log Library!ReportServer_0-6!84c!05/26/2010-10:19:30:: Call to GetSystemPropertiesAction(). library!ReportServer_0-6!84c!05/26/2010-10:19:30:: Call to GetPermissionsAction(http://server.com/reporting/DataSources/TestReport.rdl). library!ReportServer_0-6!84c!05/26/2010-10:19:32:: Call to GetItemTypeAction(http://server.com/reporting/DataSources/TestReport.rdl). library!ReportServer_0-6!84c!05/26/2010-10:19:32:: i INFO: RenderForNewSession('http://server.com/reporting/DataSources/TestReport.rdl') webserver!ReportServer_0-6!84c!05/26/2010-10:19:35:: i INFO: Processed report. Report='http://server.com/reporting/DataSources/TestReport.rdl', Stream='' Looks like Srtream is empty Regards, Mit
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Hi Mit, The RS Sharepoint add-in contains a version of the Report Viewer control. In order for the viewing in Sharepoint to work correctly, you will need to install the most recent add-in.Brad Syputa, Microsoft Reporting Services This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
May 26th, 2010 7:28pm
Brad, Thanks for quick reply. I found following RS-add ins from MS but that's a CTP version, Is it MS released the new version for production server? SQL Server® 2008 R2 November CTP Reporting Services Add-in for Microsoft SharePoint® Technologies 2010 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=16bb10f9-3acc-4551-bacc-bdd266da1d45&displaylang=en Regards, Mit
May 26th, 2010 8:08pm
Hi Mit, Take a look at Prash's blog on the add-in. http://blogs.msdn.com/b/prash/archive/2010/04/26/integrating-ssrs-r2-rtm-with-sharepoint-2010-rtm.aspxBrad Syputa, Microsoft Reporting Services This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
May 28th, 2010 9:00pm
Hi Mit, Just add to Brad's response, SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 is supported to integrate with SharePoint 2007. Please see the Prash Shirolkar's blog for more information about this: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/prash/archive/2010/05/05/integrating-ssrs-2008-r2-rtm-with-sharepoint-2007.aspx Thanks, Jin ChenJin Chen - MSFT
June 1st, 2010 5:24am
I am getting the same kind of error on two reports only but we are not using RS in Sharepoint Integrated mode. Any ideas?Kim B.
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The Orioles have placed pitcher Jason Hammel on the 15-day disabled list with right flexor mass tightness and the struggling starter will miss at least one start.
"It started in Spring Training, I've been dealing with it all year," said Hammel, whose time missed will be minimized given the team's upcoming off days. "It's not really a pain thing, it's more of an uncomfortable thing. Hopefully tomorrow, the MRI will tell me something. When something doesn't hurt, it's confusing. When you feel alright to a certain extent, and then things change as you get a little deeper into your outing."
Hammel said it particularly bothers him on his slider and that the injury absolutely affected his performance this season. The Orioles Opening Day starter, Hammel hasn't won a game since May 27 and has averaged fewer than six innings a start over that stretch. He last pitched on Sunday, giving up three earned runs on six hits and five walks in Baltimore's loss to the Red Sox. The 30-year-old Hammel is 7-8 with a 5.20 ERA in 21 starts.
"When you don't feel like you get extension, it's hard to execute your pitch, because you have to stay on top of the ball and if you can't stay on top of the ball it's going to do different things," he said. "You are not going to be consistent with it. So, I don't like making excuses and I most certainly don't like the DL, so hopefully this will be a quick fix and we can push it behind us."
Manager Buck Showalter said Hammel's injury "somewhat" impacted the Orioles trade late Wednesday afternoon for Bud Norris although the Astros righty has been on their radar for quite some time.
"I figured I could pitch through it," Hammel said. "As of right now, it's really not what's best for this team. I haven't been pitching to my capability and it's really not worth going out there and further injuring myself. We got Bud in here now to further help out and with all the off days coming up, maybe I miss one or two starts and hopefully get this thing under control."
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If this were John H. of the Ravens He woulld be gone. Remember the word " team", He has hurt the O's but thats the way these baseball people are.
I'm refering to John H. as to Buck S.of the O's.If Hammel had this injury and lost that many games due to it. He is not thinking og the TEAM-He is thinking of himself period.I hope I clarified my first comment.


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PAUL SMITHS - Paul Smith's College professor Curt Stager has been named the 2013 New York Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Stager was selected from more than 350 top professors in the United States.
Stager, a professor of natural science, has taught at Paul Smith's College since 1987. In addition to his dedication to undergraduate education, his paleoecology research has helped illuminate ancient climate conditions and how the lessons of the past can be applied today. His 2011 book on the subject, "Deep Future: The Next 100,000 Years of Life on Earth," received wide acclaim.
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"It's such an honor to be recognized by CASE with these other faculty members," said Stager, who received the award Thursday in Washington, D.C. "I'm fortunate to be able to do work I love, in a place I love, with students who are really eager to learn - you can't beat that combination."
John W. Mills, president of Paul Smith's College, said Stager's honor is well deserved.
"When Paul Smith's talks about giving students a chance to learn side-by-side with faculty members who truly care about their success, nobody embodies that more than Curt Stager," Mills said. "He has taken students across the globe to help him conduct research that in many cases they wouldn't be conducting until graduate school. We're very proud to have him at Paul Smith's."
This year, a state Professor of the Year was recognized in 36 states.
CASE and the Carnegie Foundation have been partners in offering the U.S. Professors of the Year awards program since 1981. Additional support for the program is received from Phi Beta Kappa, which sponsors an evening congressional reception, the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education and other higher education associations.
To determine the winners, CASE assembled two preliminary panels of judges to select finalists. The Carnegie Foundation then convened the third and final panel, which selected four national winners. CASE and Carnegie select state winners from top entries resulting from the judging process. Stager was selected from faculty members nominated by colleges and universities throughout the country.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is an independent policy and research center that supports needed transformations in American education through tighter connections between teaching practice, evidence of student learning, the communication and use of this evidence, and structured opportunities to build knowledge.
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"I'm hoping people in the neighborhood will notice, and will take pride in the community again," said Priscilla Marco, vice president of the civic group.
The effort was one of about a dozen community cleanups to take place on Staten Island over the weekend, as civic-minded kids and adults participated in "It's My Park Day" events and like initiatives organized by civic groups.
Over in New Brighton, members of the Corson Avenue Block Association and their neighbors continued work they began last year with a Citizens Committee grant — tucking cannas and snapdragons between fiery rose bushes on a hillside plot at the corner of Westervelt.
The new flowers were donated by Ariemma's Garden Center, Dongan Hills.
Since last year's planting at that corner, the DOT has stepped in to repair the retaining wall along the garden walk.
"We reap the benefits of this garden, so we wanted to be involved," said Mayra Deliz of New Brighton, digging holes to be filled by her 2-year-old daughter, Rebekah.
At the New York Container Terminal in Mariners Harbor, about 30 longshoremen and their families cleaned the waterfront and tidal wetlands of Bridge Creek alongside the container ship berths.
Among the detritus: Lots of plastic bottles and Styrofoam, a plastic Wiffle bat, a campaign sign from 1996 from another city, plastic coat hangers, combs, and a gargantuan Nike sneaker.
Jim Devine, CEO of the Terminal, found a live eel on the beach, which he threw back into the water.
On the North and East shores this weekend, locals helped rake leaves, plant flowers and trees, skim ponds and clean up at Eibs Pond Park in Clifton, Midland, South and New Dorp Beaches, Westerleigh and Clove Lakes parks, and High Rock Park in the Greenbelt.


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Over 3,000 Disc Jockeys and industry enthusiasts will be flooding Miami and the surrounding beaches later this month for the 30th annual Winter Music Conference (WMC).
Miami's Art Basel celebration is the place for the who's-who in pop culture to be seen. Yet, while celebrities made loud appearances at the weekend's festivities, another debonair guest made a more subtle appearance.
I live in Miami, and I've watched Art Basel Miami Beach grow from a stellar art event into one of the world's over-the-top annual parties. In many ways it's become a victim of its success: too much traffic, too many Botoxed air-kisses, too many wannabes in designer clothes and mile-high heels.
Collectors artists, and the curious show up along with various celebrities who are scheduled to appear at panels, book signings, and events.
Far from becoming a more interesting city "just by existing", Miamians have actively taken responsibility for our own narrative and how the greater public, not to mention ourselves, perceive the magic city in totality.
Women should come out of their cocoons and fly free in the world like a beautiful butterfly waiving their colorful wings.
Inside a suburban Kansas City Wal-Mart on Black Friday 2013, (the so-called inaugural holiday shopping season immediately following Thanksgiving) artist Mark Allen zips himself inside one of his custom body bags and plays dead. Allen gets the reaction he expects.
"It is a marriage made in heaven between the Swiss who are organized and always on time, but a bit boring, and the Miamians/Latins who are disorganized and never on time, but know how to throw one 'hell of a good party'!"
There were a hundred booths at the art fair and I could see this one guy walk into each one and leave with a spiteful look upon his face. He stuck out...
Noel Lanzas is the Ritz's official Art Basel Ambassador and resident concierge. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about art in Miami that this title was created just for him. I was able to talk with him about Art Basel expectations and a few of his favorites featured artists.
For this edition of Art Basel Miami Beach, Luis decided to showcase brand new pieces that explore his deep fascination of American subcultures, Latin modernism and music and the Black Power Movement of the 1960s.
I know sounding critical of this gathering or opportunity to enjoy temperatures in the 80's is easy pickings but let's call it out. This thing is a business boom for galleries, hotels, and other services in Miami; so keep the art rolling.
Each year we face Art Basel with the same combination of thrill and dread -- excited for the glamour, horrified of the 18-hour days and the inconve...
South Beach is THE place to be this week. Art Basel is in town and people from around the world are in attendance in hopes of purchasing some of the art on display.
Wynwood, one of Miami's historically troubled neighborhoods, is now an art destination. The area's transformation can be credited in large part to developer Tony Goldman. His idea was simple: Buy some buildings, put up a restaurant and create an outdoor street art museum.
The chaos of Art Basel Miami Beach is bigger than ever before, with even more satellite fairs, special projects, artist talks and museum openings. As if the fairs themselves weren't enough to keep you busy, there are also some fantastic not to be missed installations outside of the walls of the convention center.


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Rising temperatures this week are leading to forecasts for flooding in low-lying areas. Water can cause expensive damage in homes and pose a health threat if mold spreads in damp areas.
If your neighborhood is prone to flooding, it's a good idea to gather information and come up with an action plan while you're still on dry ground.The Red Cross has a step-by-step action plan for protecting your family from the stress and health hazards that follow a flood, and protecting your home from further damage. "Some things are not worth repairing and some things may be too complicated or expensive for you to do by yourself," the website says. "A recovery plan can take these things into account."
FEMA encourages families to make plans for various emergencies, including flooding. It includes tips for coping before, during and after a flood. Preparation tips include:
*Put together an emergency kit and a family communications plan, such as where to meet if members get separated.
*Elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel in your home.
*Consider installing "check valves" to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home.
This won't be the last time that flooding threatens Northeast Ohio this year, so take steps to keep water out of your home with House Logic's flood control tips. Here are a few:
*Fix leaks immediately.
*Close foundation cracks with mortar and masonry caulk or hydraulic cement, which expands and fills gaps completely and costs only a few dollars. Don't patch solely with mortar or cement, which may crack again.
*Clear gutters and drains clear so that they can carry water away from your home. Leaves and debris can block storm drains in your driveway and on your street, causing water to collect, so clean them out.
As soon as floodwater levels have dropped, it's time to start the recovery process, says the official site of the National Flood Insurance Program. Some of the suggestions for restoring your home include:
*Check for structural damage before re-entering your home.
*Take photos of any floodwater in your home.
*Make a list of damaged or lost items. Take pictures of any important items you have to throw away.
* Keep the power off until an electrician looks over your electrical system for safety.
Damp conditions after a flood can give mold ideal conditions to grow and spread, triggering allergies and irritating the respiratory system. Learn more about the dangers of indoor mold at the Minnesota Department of Health website.
If you tackle a mold cleanup job yourself, be sure to wear gloves, goggles and a respirator, says the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center website. Isolate the area and ventilate it to the outside so that mold spores don't spread through the home. Find other DIY mold cleanup steps in A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home at the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center website. And check out the EPA website on mold, too.
Large pools of water in your yard might lead to flooding in your home, says the website Red Beacon. It's too early in the season to work in your yard, but save these "Five Best Flooded Yard Solutions" until spring.


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By Bethany A. O'Rear
Q. I am hearing more and more about stormwater runoff and how it affects our environment. Considering the large amount of rain that we have received in the last few weeks, I am earnestly trying to figure out how I can reduce the amount of water leaving my landscape. Can you provide some tips?
A. Great question!! The manner in which we manage our properties directly affects our waterways – positively or negatively.
In natural areas such as forests, heavy rains seep into the soil. However, in human-built landscapes, water often runs from impervious surfaces such as roofs, walks, and drives directly into our waterways. This "stormwater" can significantly impact our watersheds - surface water such as rivers and lakes, and groundwater from which many of us get our drinking water.
This impact on our watershed is often undesirable. Stormwater can cause severe damage as it flows overland; often causing flooding and stream bank erosion. Water that does not have time to percolate into natural areas can wash excessive sediments into rivers and streams. Muddy water is not a suitable habitat for many of our native plants and fish, giving room for invasive species to thrive. Excessive water flowing across our landscapes can wash harmful chemicals and other materials into our water systems. Fertilizers and pesticides, especially when used incorrectly, can be flushed into rivers and streams, many of which serve as a source for drinking water.
To minimize such negative impacts of your landscape on our watersheds, consider these practices before applying pesticides to your landscape.
- Put the right plant in the right place. Healthy, stress-free plants suffer less from pests.
- Identify the plant first. Be aware of its normal, healthy appearance.
- Identify the pest second. Not all suspicious characters cause problems.
- Read and abide by the pesticide label. THE LABEL IS THE LAW.
- Avoid having leftover chemicals. When choosing chemical controls, buy and mix only what you need.
- More is not better. Use the lowest labeled concentration rate that will get the job done.
- Protect beneficial creatures. Spot treat the pest and avoid broadcast applications of pesticide.
- Follow the label instructions for disposal. Do not put unused pesticides in household garbage containers.
Here are some additional changes to the landscape that will help reduce the adverse effects of stormwater runoff.
--Drip line infiltration trench. This is simply a trench, about 18-inches wide and about 8-inches deep, with crushed stone of various sizes in layers, under the roof drip line. It captures heavy roof runoff, allowing it to seep into the soil naturally. It works best in sandy or well-drained soils; otherwise you may need to install a perforated PVC pipe as well in the trench.
walkways and patios. Leave a small space between bricks, flagstones, or other
pavers. Water can soak between pavers into a stone reservoir underneath. You
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--Rain barrels. Place these large drums, often plastic and 55-gallon capacity or similar, under downspouts to collect water for later use in watering plants. Make sure and empty between rains to ensure there is enough space to capture runoff from large storms. Cisterns are larger capacity versions.
--Rain gardens. These bowl-shaped gardens utilize soil, mulch, and plants to absorb runoff and allow it to then seep into the soil naturally. When making your selections, do a little research to find plants that will handle dry periods as well as standing in water for a short amount of time.
--Water bar. If you have a moderately steep path, drive, or walk, consider adding one of these. Bury a 6- or 8-inch wide rot-resistant timber across the path at an angle, with a trench of similar depth on the upward side, lined with geotextile (like weed barrier) fabric and filled with crushed stone. As water flows down the slope it will soak into the trench, then the timber directs it to the side where it can infiltrate.
I hope these tips are helpful. Happy Gardening!
Garden Talk is written by Bethany A. O'Rear of the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, C. Beaty Hanna Horticulture & Environmental Center, which is based at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. This column includes research-based information from land-grant universities around the country, including Alabama A&M University and Auburn University. Email questions to Bethany at email@example.com or call 205 879-6964 x15. Learn more about what is going on in Jefferson County by visiting the ACES website, www.aces.edu/Jefferson. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/alabamacooperativeextensionsystem and follow us on Twitter @acesedu


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In our daily lives it is important to have a network of family and friends who can support us though our ups and downs. In the day-to-day of nonprofits, partnerships are equally as important, as they deliver their services to the most vulnerable in our community.
Meals on Wheels of Trenton/Ewing (MOWTE) is fortunate to work with many partners, but one of its most special relationships is with the ARC Mercer.
In January of 2011, Meals on Wheels moved from 546 Bellevue Avenue in Trenton to 180 Ewingville Road, the home of the ARC Mercer in Ewing.
At that time, the ARC's A Touch of Taste catering program was already contracted to prepare the Ewing meals, and when MOWTE moved into its new home they also began preparing the Trenton meals.
Touch of Taste is an ARC day program that trains their consumers to work in the food service industry. Not only are they learning a skill, but they are paid as well.
Chef Chris Livolsi prepares the food daily and Mike Levandowsky, the kitchen manager, oversees the staff as they fill the food trays and pack the drinks, salads and desserts.
The menus are skillfully planned and nutritionally balanced by Dilys Henninger, a registered dietician on staff. The ARC staff is extremely dedicated to preparing and packaging the MOWTE meals, and nothing illustrates this more than what happened during Hurricane Sandy.
Since everyone had advanced warning of the storm and MOWTE knew they would not have use of its volunteers, the MOWTE staff contacted 165 clients over the weekend to find out how many would need meals on Monday and Tuesday.
Roughly 30 clients told them they would be remaining in their homes, so the MOWTE and ARC staffs worked together to make sure that meals were packaged and delivered on Monday to ensure that the clients would be covered over a two-day period.
"This would not have happened if the MOWTE/ARC partnership was just one of vendor and consumer," said Sasa Olessi Montaño, executive director of MOWTE. "MOWTE and ARC Mercer are also partners vested in the well being of the most vulnerable seniors in this community."
Being housed at the ARC is beneficial to MOWTE because their office is located where their meals are prepared, and they can also work closely with the ARC staff to ensure that all meals are packaged correctly and maintained at the proper temperature required by state regulations.
It has other benefits as well.
"As MOWTE operates with a very small staff, there is a great sense of a larger community when one walks into a building with so many employees who greet you warmly, make you feel welcome and understand that your mission is equally as vital as theirs," said Montaño.
"MOWTE looks to this partnership continuing for many years to come."
Your donation to the Times Holiday Appeal will help MOWTE continue its mission to help the increasing number of elderly and disabled homebound individuals in our community who seek its services and support in these very challenging times, regardless of their ability to pay.
To make a donation in support of Meals on Wheels of Trenton/Ewing, make your check payable to The Times Holiday Appeal and mail it to Times Charities Inc., 413 River View Plaza, Trenton, NJ 08611.
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MOWTE partners with ARC Mercer to provide meals
In our daily lives it is important to have a network of family and friends who can support us though our ups and downs. In the day-to-day of nonprofits, partnerships are equally as important, as they deliver their services to the most vulnerable in our community.


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KIMBERLY, Alabama - City employees in Kimberly will return to full-time hours beginning Feb. 1.
Kimberly Mayor Bob Ellerbrock made the announcement during the City Council meeting Monday night.
Almost one year ago, the council voted to cut hours for full-time employees from 40 to 32 hours in an effort to save money. At that time, members of the council also agreed to forgo their $100 per month stipend as another cost-saving measure.
In addition to renewing full-time status to employees, the council will also begin receiving its pay each month.


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Fisker Automotive the maker of the Karma is searching for investors and business partners to help bring to market a second electric vehicle.
The automaker gained notice late last year for introducing its beautiful Karma hybrid, which uses an electric battery to go about 53 kms before a gas engine kicks in and extends the range.
Electric cars have a lot to offer in theory, however, car buyers have not been quick to purchase them. The other issue is the Fisker Karma is priced at over $120,000, which has a limited market to start with.
Fisker needs about $500 million to launch a second vehicle, its Atlantic model, a $55,000, four-door rechargeable sports sedan.
The design of the Atlantic and the engineering of its drive train is 90% done, Ormisher said. "The next big part would be moving in production equipment and that would be a major cost – the hard tooling and supplying the parts. We need to get that all in place."
It's a known fact that automakers require huge amounts of money to design, launch and produce a new car. In the case of Fisker that issue is compounded as they also have supplier problems on top of selling electric vehicles which have not been widely accepted in the market.
How this will all play out is anyones guess, no doubt, Fisker has a lot of work ahead for itself to gain a strong foot hold in the limited electric car market.


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Colorado police are still grappling with possible motives as to why James Eagan Holmes, a middle-class 24-year-old neuroscience student, may have killed 12 cinema-goers watching a Batman film.
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Holmes, with only a speeding ticket on his record, is suspected of having dressed in a gas mask, ballistic helmet, tactical ballistic vest, throat guard, leggings and crotch guard before opening fire in a suburban cinema in Aurora. He bought four guns and more than 6,000 rounds of ammunition over two months, Colorado police said.
"He had his hair painted red. He said he was the 'Joker', obviously the enemy of Batman," New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly told reporters, referring to a character in the Batman comics who commits acts of random, chaotic violence.
The California years
Holmes grew up in San Diego, California. Neighbours told the Denver Post newspaper he was so quiet he would not acknowledge people in his block of flats. He was known as "Jimmy", a cross-country runner and soccer player who quit the team in his mid-teens to focus on his studies (year book photo, bottom right).
Christine Mai, 17, who lived next door to the Holmes' family for 15 years, said she never saw "Jimmy" act violently or carry a weapon. He didn't appear to socialise with friends or bring girlfriends home.
Holmes earned a neuroscience degree from the University of California Riverside in 2010 and graduated with high honours.
"Academically, he was the top of the top," University Chancellor Timothy White told reporters.
He had trouble finding work after graduating and neighbours said he took a job at a nearby McDonalds.
The move to Colorado
Holmes moved to University of Colorado for his graduate courses but was in the process of dropping out, according to the university. Colleagues said he appeared to be influenced by movies and played online role-playing video games.
"I did not see any behaviour he exhibited that indicated he would be capable of an atrocity of a magnitude like this," said Billy Kromka, a pre-med student who served as a research assistant alongside Holmes for several months last year.
"He basically was socially awkward but not to the degree that would warrant suspicion of mass murder or any atrocity of this magnitude," Mr Kromka said, adding that Holmes never talked about politics or became animated about any particular subject.
Shooting spree
Holmes is believed to have bought a cinema ticket, entered the theatre and propped open the emergency exit so he could slip out and return armed in the early hours on Friday, a law enforcement official said.
Theatre-goers called police when the shooting started and officers arrived in less than two minutes. They took Holmes into custody in a parking lot behind the cinema. He surrendered without a fight, Aurora Police Chief Dan Oates said.
In addition to the 12 dead, police said 58 were injured and they described scenes of horror in the cinema, which was screening the film The Dark Knight Rises. Some of the injured were in critical condition, raising the possibility that there are more deaths, shock and grief still to come.
Among the dead were a six-year-old, two servicemen, a 23-year-old community college student, and a sports blogger who narrowly avoided a shooting spree at a Toronto shopping mall in June.
Booby-trapped home
Police tried to enter Holmes' apartment on Friday following the arrest but said he had booby-trapped it with what appeared to be explosives.
Several trip wires were attached to one-litre plastic bottles containing an unknown substance in a sophisticated manner, Police Chief Oates told the Denver Post.
On Saturday morning in Colorado, police placed a remote device on a rooftop across from the building where Mr Holmes lived in Aurora. The plan was to send in a robot to detonate any booby-trapped device in the flat.
Techno music
Kaitlyn Fonzi, a 20-year-old biology student at University of Colorado Denver lives in an apartment below Holmes. She heard techno music blasting from Holmes' apartment around midnight when Holmes is believed to have been at the theatre. Ms Fonzi told reporters she knocked on the door, realised it was unlocked but did not go inside.
At almost exactly 1am, Ms Fonzi said the music stopped.
Holmes' family issued a statement of sympathy for the victims, saying, "Our heart goes out" to their loved ones, while they also asked for privacy from the media while they "process this information."
Police will not say what, if anything, Holmes said after his arrest. On Monday, Holmes is due to make his initial court appearance.
US gunman kills 12 at Batman screening20 July 2012


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August 12
GRPL's Got Talent: Wow Off!
Grand Rapids Main Library
Keep cool and support local students as they show off their talents.
August 13
GRAM on the Green/Downtown GR Bazaar
Grand Rapids Art Museum
Games and activities start at 5 p.m. with The Fainting Generals performing at 7 p.m. Extra bonus: The Fainting Generals perform again August 17 at the Frederik Meijer Gardens Tuesday Evening Music Club.
August 14
Aziz Ansari
Dr. Grins
The host of this year's MTV Movie Awards makes a stop in Grand Rapids for two shows, 8 and 10:30 p.m.
August 15
Grand Rapids Jazz Orchestra
Founders Brewing Co.
What a way to kick off the week with some great jazz. Best part is if you miss them Sunday night, they will be at the John Ball Zoo Monday for Jazz at the Zoo.
Forward Thinking
If you haven't gotten your outdoor music fix, now is the time. We recommend Huntington Rogue River After the Blues Series with An Dro August 17; Ada's Music on the Lawn with Crossroads Country Band August 17; and of course, the free Ambrosia concert August 18 at The B.O.B.


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Some stories you may have missed last week: China wants to build a very long rail line, Citi Bike data shows a gender gap, and SEPTA surveillance cameras save the agency millions.
China may be planning to build a train line that would connect Beijing to the United States. According to the Beijing Times, Chinese officials are considering a trans-Siberian route that would cross the Bering Strait via a 125-mile long underwater tunnel into Alaska. "Right now we're already in discussions," said engineer Wang Mengshu. "Russia has already been thinking about this for many years." The line would be about 8,000 miles long but other details are scarce; The Washington Post suggests that a healthy does of skepticism may be in order. Link to full story in The Washington Post.
An analysis of Citi Bike ridership in New York City shows a marked gender divide. According to Sarah Kaufman of the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation, men are riding three times as often as women. Among subscribers, men took 76.3% of all trips in the second half of 2013. Also of note, men were more likely to ride in congested midtown Manhattan while women typically used bike stations in quieter Brooklyn neighborhoods. Kaufman tries to explain the pattern:
Women typically attribute reduced cycling numbers to safety among car traffic, and considering Citi Bike's distribution across some of the most congested parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, lower female participation makes sense.
As the program expands into quieter residential neighborhoods, Kaufman suggests that the gender distribution will even out. Link to more details from NYU Rudin Center.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority says that the system's 17,659 surveillance cameras have contributed to a significant decrease in the amount of money SEPTA spends on injury and damages claims. The authority saved $11 million on payouts between 2012 and 2013, and SEPTA expects to save another 4-5% this year. "Not only is the payout going down, but somewhat more importantly, the number of claims and the number of lawsuits is also going down," said acting general counsel Gino Benedetti. "We're actually able to see what happened and either convince claimants or their lawyers not to bring the suit at all or use that information successfully in the court process," Benedetti added, referring to the surveillance footage. Link to full story in Philly.com.
Photo credit: Susan Mara Bregman


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Conneaut Vacation Packages
Conneaut is near a range of colorful Austinburg's more popular attractions. Two sights that should top every visitor's to-do list is the wonderful Conneaut Railroad Museum and the iconic Conneaut Township Park. And if your schedule allows, be sure to visit the Conneaut Community Center for the Arts and Lakeview Park.
Austinburg offers a fascinating variety of sights. As you are planning your stay, allow enough time to visit as many of them as you can. Step back in time by visiting heritage sites, such as the State Road Covered Bridge in Kingsville, the Creek Road Covered Bridge and the Middle Road Covered Bridge.
Those who are traveling without kids will love an afternoon or night out at Tarsitano Winery, Buccia Vineyard and Markko Vineyard in Kingsville.
The city center of Austinburg offers a number of accommodations perfect for all budgets, however, if you'd prefer a place to stay close to Conneaut, check out the Days Inn Conneaut.


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Marcellene Currens threw herself a wedding anniversary party a few months back.
She and her husband, Art, have been married 25 years and things have not been easy so she decided to invite friends and family to the Paxtang Firehall for pizza, pasta and cake along with a spirited rendition of "I Got You Babe" sung by she and Art dressed as Sonny and Cher.
Standing nearby as she sang was her son, Stephen. A short 33-year-old man with dark hair who loves Matchbox cars and McDonald's food.
Part of the tough times for Marcellene and Art, who is Stephen's stepfather, is the 24/7 care Stephen needs because of his Down syndrome.
An energetic woman in her early 50s, Marcellene is like millions of Americans who become the primary caregiver to a family member and then learn to cope with the aftereffects — emotional and financial.
A recent study by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving shows that 30 percent or 66 million Americans provide long-term care for someone in their family. That equates to 31 percent of all households and the number is growing.
People provide an average of 20 hours of care per week, according to the survey, but many such as Marcellene are giving much, much more.
Most of the caregivers, 66 percent, are women and the average length of time for caregiving is 4.6 years.
"I don't regret any of it and would do it all again," Marcellene said. "God gave me this child."
But it has meant giving up her career in higher education and then publishing to stay at home with Stephen once he was 18 and could no longer attend school.
At least 12 percent of those surveyed say they have turned down promotions, reduced hours, taken less demanding jobs, or like Marcellene, left the workforce.
"I didn't plan on how expensive this life would be," she said right before Christmas. "There is no way you can have a two-income family with a child like this."
Many of us know adult children caring for their elderly parents or someone taking care of an ill spouse.
This is a large segment of the population and, in fact, the average age of a care recipient in the recent study was 69. But another less recognized group includes those who commit their lives to caring for disabled adult children. Many made the decision at a time when doctors pushed families to institutionalize people like Stephen.
Unfortunately, deciding to raise a special needs child at home does not come with guarantees of enough assistance to help with respite care and home aides.
Advocates worry with state and federal funding cuts, it will get even tougher.
Marcellene was on a waiting list for seven years for services until last year when she finally started receiving 21 hours a week of help at home for Stephen.
As with the anniversary party, Marcellene takes matters into her own hands. A few years ago she held a "prom" for Stephen. Since he never will have those milestones in life — a prom, high school graduation or wedding — she wanted him to have a special day.
I have marveled at her since we first met a few years ago. Because she has had to spend so much time at her Swatara Twp. home with Stephen, she decided to give sewing lessons. That was around the time my older daughter was dying to learn how to make her own clothes.
But more than teaching teens how to use a sewing machine, she also created an old fashion sewing circle. Twice a month, a group of women get together at her home and sew for charity. I'm not talking about making a few baby bibs and tote bags.
From May 2006 to September of this year the group sewed 13,930 items such as baby blankets, lap blankets for senior citizens, cloth grocery bags for food pantries and small personal care bags that are then filled with shampoo, lotions and soap for the homeless. Most everything goes to the Salvation Army but the group also sends things to other ministries to the poor.
There was no category for this type of caregiver in the recent survey. The kind that starts out sacrificing so much to take care of one person and then ends up helping thousands of others.
It is quite a legacy and one of the reasons she says her experience has been such a blessing.
"When we are faced with something like this we just change priorities sometimes in life," she said. "We don't stop life, we just modify it."
Jeanette Krebs is editorial page editor. 255-8111 or email@example.com.