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"I have all that protective stuff, but I really hate to wear it," Rob Keller said as he gently lifted the lid of a hive to peer inside at its 20,000 or so occupants. I took a step back.
"Gorgeous, drop-dead honey," he murmured in that distracted way of talking that people have when they are staring at treasure. Mr. Keller manages hives for 30 private clients, including local wineries, restaurants, and investment bankers turned gentlemen farmers in the vicinity of California's Napa Valley. Tagging along as he made his rounds one recent afternoon, I realized this is a man who sees a lot of treasure.
As he poked a hive with a scraper thing, a dozen bees circled his bare, unveiled head–and two landed, unnoticed by Mr. Keller, on his t-shirt. "Here, taste this," he said, offering a wedge of honeycomb. I inched forward, half a step, to prove I am not a baby. The honey tasted like flowers, like sunshine, like–
"Ow," said Marla, the photographer. Stung. In the scalp. But she still got the close up:
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Above: After he opened the hive at Ram's Gate Winery, Mr. Keller found evidence of a healthy population: one queen, drones (males whose only job is to mate with her), the brood (bee babies), and foragers (who collect pollen and nectar and propolis, a sap-like substance from trees used to build hives). At the height of summer, a colony might have a population of 20,000 bees.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"613″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: "Don't expect honey–do it because you love bees and think bees come first," Mr. Keller, the founder of Napa Valley Bee Company, tells students who enroll in his beekeeping classes at Diablo Valley College. For would-be beekeepers, his advice is: read books about bees, tag along to watch an expert, take a hands-on class, and then after a year or so of serious contemplation (if you're still interested) buy protective gear, purchase a hive, and get some bees. A starter colony costs about $200.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"615″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"479″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: Mr. Keller uses a handheld smoker to mask his scent before handling bees: "They see me as less of a threat because I smell like smoke."[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"617″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: In his smoker, Mr. Keller burns twigs and dried up bits of plants such as lamb's ear. "I tie it up into little bundles," he said.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"619″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: Evidence of a healthy colony: new baby bees emerging from the same hexagonal wax honeycomb cells in which bees store honey.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"621″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: Mr. Keller visits each hive once a month and makes notes: queen sighted (check); active brood (check); hive temperament (calm, nervous, or aggressive); eggs seen (yes or no); hive condition (normal, foul odor, equipment damage), etc.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"623″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: Next stop: a colony that's not thriving. Mr. Keller is on the lookout for evidence of Deformed Wing Virus, one of 18 known viruses that threaten Apis mellifera honey bees worldwide.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"625″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"466″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: "See the curly wings? And how sluggish the bee is?" Mr. Keller said. "They get the virus from a mite that rides on their back." Mr. Keller sanitizes tools to prevent the spread of the virus from one hive to another.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"627″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"434″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: Mr. Keller does not believe in medicating bees because "if you treat them, you're potentially fostering compromised stock," he said. He gets the best results from raising local bees–in this case, stock that's genetically acclimated to Napa Valley's weather and other local conditions.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"629″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: Planted around the hives' perimeter is a wildflower mix that bees consider delectable: borage, poppies, and alyssum. "I want to give them something in the immediate vicinity to lure them back to the hive," he said.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"631″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: "Not much going on in this hive," he said. "Raising bees is not like raising livestock. With a flock of chickens, if you're not doing it right, you don't affect anyone around you, but with bees, it's open mating. You can spread bad pathogens if you're not careful; the virus can go from hive to hive to hive."[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"633″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: When a colony outgrows its hive, you need to add another layer of frames and boards for bees to build more honeycombs, or you need to split the colony–or else they're going to swarm. To split a colony, you need to create a second queen. Here's how:
"First, take away the queen," Mr. Keller said. "Three days later, they'll be ready to rear another. Cut out a section of comb that contains eggs of the right age and turn it upside down and attach it between two frames so it doesn't fall. They'll raise a queen from one of the fertilized eggs that's the right age."[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"635″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: Mr. Keller keeps a supply of Benadryl in his van. (He gave some to Marla for her scalp.) Some days he doesn't get stung. Other days, a few dozen stings. "It hurts," he said, shrugging. "Some days, you know it's going be a big day if you get stung before 7 am."[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"637″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: A single fully-built-out panel of honey-laden wax comb can weigh as much as eight pounds.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"639″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"467″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: Mr. Keller uses custom-built hives with metal covers to give bees a break from the hot midday sun in Napa.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"641″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"1050″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: Mr. Keller got a grant from the Creative Work Fund to build a huge mobile beehive –the world's largest mobile bee observatory–that he transports in a converted Airstream to fairs and educational events.[[{"type":"media","view_mode":"media_large","fid":"643″,"attributes":{"alt":"","class":"media-image","height":"937″,"width":"700″}}]]
Above: A close-up look at the structure of the honeycomb patterns in the world's largest mobile bee observatory, which houses 60,000 bees and weighs 400 pounds–much of it honey.
For more about Rob Keller's exploits, see "The Buzz: Beekeeping in Napa."
N.B.: This is an update of a post originally published on September 5, 2012.


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Birmingham Mayor-elect Larry Langford on Tuesday named Hoover police Assistant Chief A.C. Roper as chief of the state's largest police force.
"It's really beyond my wildest dreams. There aren't that many departments in the state of Alabama this size with these challenges," Roper said. "So with great challenges there's always great opportunities. Personally, it's an answer to a dream come true."
In naming Roper, Langford said Tuesday, "Birmingham needs a young, aggressive, passionate person to serve as chief."
Roper, who turned 44 on Tuesday, has been with Hoover for almost 19 years and served as the military spokesman for all U.S. Army forces in Afghanistan. He will replace Chief Annetta Nunn.
Roper's current boss, Hoover Police Chief Nick Derzis, said Roper's appointment is a win for everybody.
"It's an announcement that the city of Birmingham years from now will be glad took place," Derzis said. "He's somebody that understands the job and understands how to get solutions. He will be able to build relationships with other departments around Jefferson County."
Langford has said he wants sweeping changes in the department of 800-plus officers to bring renewed integrity to the department.
Under Roper, the public may see an increase in departmental openness.
Trained by the Department of Defense, Roper said during his public affairs stint abroad that, "Media, whether in Birmingham, Pakistan or London, they're all looking for the same thing - credible information that's accurate and a public affairs person that's responsive."
Roper, like his predecessor, doesn't hesitate to share his faith in God with the public. He is an assistant pastor at Faith Chapel Christian Center in Birmingham, a church with more than 4,500 members.
Roper was emotional when publicly accepting the job Tuesday. "This is a blessing from God," Roper said. "Psalm 75 says promotion comes from Him and I believe that, so after much prayer, soul-searching and counsel and much discussion with my wife, we felt that this was the next step for us to be successful in our life. Not for us personally, but for this area," he said.
Langford joked Tuesday that potential criminals shouldn't underestimate Roper's toughness because he is a pastor. "He will quote you Scripture all the way to the jail."
Observers say Roper is tough, fair and offers across-the-board appeal for Birmingham residents. He has been a police officer - first in Montgomery and then Hoover - for a combined 23 years. He was named assistant chief in Hoover in April 2005.
He is also a colonel in the Army Reserve and has 25 years of military experience.
A Birmingham native, Roper said Tuesday he grew up on what some people would call the "wrong side of the tracks" in the city and said he's honored to have the chance to return to lead the police force.
Roper said it's too soon to discuss specific plans.
"I can't say what changes will be made, if any, but I will go in with a clean slate. I have no hidden agendas. I don't owe anyone any favors," he said.
In taking the job, Roper will go from a force of 155 officers to more than 800 officers, and face challenges that range from struggling to recruit and retain quality officers to fighting crime that consistently ranks Birmingham among the nation's deadliest cities.
"Anything that has a great measure of success also has great risk involved with it. We're not intimidated. We're not afraid. We realize this will not be an overnight venture," Roper said. "This will take time, many, many hours of hard work, to do the things we need to do. This will take resources, and I'm appreciative of the mayor-elect saying he's going to give the Police Department the resources to be successful."
Roper praised Nunn for her accomplishments, saying she did the best she could with what she had. Officers have long said Nunn was hampered by the micro-management from outgoing Mayor Bernard Kincaid.
Roper said that won't be a problem.
"This is what I expect the mayor to do. I expect him to select the best chief possible, which I believe he's done, and then I expect him to let me do what I need to do to be successful," Roper said. "I expect him to be a counsel; I expect him to give me his expectations and then it's my job to channel those throughout the department."
The appointment of Roper ends more than a week of speculation. Nunn, the city's first female police chief, announced her retirement Oct. 26, saying Langford had a different vision for the chief's position. She will remain on as a consultant for one year and will be paid through private funds, she said.
No date has been set for the transition. Nunn said Tuesday she hasn't yet received a contract from Langford, nor started her retirement paperwork. Langford will officially take office next week. As mayor, he will be responsible for naming department heads for the city.
City and law enforcement leaders praised Langford's choice of Roper.
"There is no question that A.C. Roper is well-qualified for this job," Sheriff Mike Hale said. "His experience under Chief Derzis will serve him well. He is a people person with all of the knowledge and skills to get that job done.
" I consider him a very good friend and an outstanding leader," the sheriff said.
Birmingham police Sgt. Dexter Cunningham, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, said, "I look forward to someone looking at things through a different set of eyes. He's well-respected. His name is synonymous with professionalism."
"We welcome him," said City Council President Carole Smitherman.
"I want to see what his ideas are before I start expressing my opinion of what needs to be done," said Joel Montgomery, who is chairman of the Public Safety Committee. "I always like to look at things with fresh eyes and an open mind," said Councilwoman Carol Duncan, "so I think someone new coming in might have a new way of looking at this."
News staff writer Hannah Wolfson contributed to this report. email@example.com

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Tuesday October 23, 2012
American Legion Auxiliary Post 90 is sponsoring a turkey raffle. Tickets are $5 for six tickets or $1 each.
Tickets are available from members and at the Post from 4 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
The raffle basket includes turkey, potatoes, vegetables, gravy, cranberry sauce, stuffing, squash, carrots, pumpkin, rolls or bread, desserts, pie, spices, eggs, apples, napkins, and a wicker basket donated by members.
There will also be a $25 gift card from Price Chopper.
The raffle benefits the ALA veteran's programs. The drawing will be held at the American Legion Post 90 on Thursday, Nov. 15.


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Finding your next good read at the James V. Brown Library
The James V. Brown Library is happy to announce a new service for all lovers of reading.
Simply fill out an online questionnaire about your reading habits, likes and dislikes. When completed, a team of highly-trained library professionals will provide a list of 10 to 15 books available through the Lycoming County Library System compiled into a Personalized Reading List.
The questionnaire can be found on the homepage of the library's website, www.jvbrown.edu.
If unable to access online, the library can print copies.
Are you on Goodreads? It's the largest site for readers and book recommendations in the world. A home for casual readers and bona-fide bookworms alike, Goodreads users recommend books, compare what they are reading, keep track of what they've read and would like to read, find their next favorite book, form book clubs and much more.
When you become a Goodreads friend of the James V. Brown Library, you can see what new fiction and nonfiction titles (both in print and e-books) the library has, see what will be filling our shelves in the coming months, read reviews, check out staff picks, and find suggestions for your next great read.
Goodreads is also available in app form, called BookMyne, at jvbrown.edu/blog/bookmyne-free-mobile-app.
Coming soon is a new service on the website BookPsychic.
With BookPsychic, high-quality suggestions are drawn from the library's collection.
As the user rates more items on BookPsychic, more, better personalized suggestions for books, audiobooks, e-books and DVDs become available.
The James V. Brown Library is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. week days from and noon to 5 p.m. weekends, and we always are open at www.jvbrown.edu.


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House of the Dead: Overkill - Nintendo Wii
Once upon a time, the light gun genre was popular enough to flog a console all on its own. The likes of Sega's sublime Virtua Cop series, and Sony's Time Crisis titles consistently stood tall in "game of the year" lists, and offered some of the... >>
FEAR 2: Project Origin - Xbox 360
The original FEAR gained a deserved following thanks to Monolith's brilliant combination of fantastic FPS play, a well implemented bullet time esque slow down feature, and some of the scariest gameplay ever witnessed. After two less than impressive... >>
Silent Hill Homecoming - PS3
Silent Hill is back for yet another scary outing - this is the sixth in the series - but has the franchise still got what it takes to make us jump with fright? We turn the lights off and the PS3 on to find out. Silent Hill Homecoming is the first outing... >>
Saw 3 - DVD
Jigsaw (Tobin Bell), the mastermind behind a series of life and death games, has escaped from the police. But he's now dying so his punk sidekick Amanda kidnaps brilliant surgeon, Dr Lynn Denlon (Bahar Soometh) to keep him alive until one last game is... >>
The Wicker Man - DVD
Edward Woodward starred in the original 1973 B-movie horror classic about a copper who falls foul of a group of weird religious fanatics on a remote Scottish island. This time round Californian cop Edward Malus (Nicolas Cage) gets a letter from his ex-girlfriend... >>
Severance - DVD
Billed as "The Office meets Deliverance" - although more like Hostel crossed with Shaun of the Dead for our money - Severance is a surprisingly entertaining British comedy-horror. Seven colleagues (led by Danny Dyer's "Steve" who boasts "I've... >>
The Omen - DVD
Yet another 70s horror remake (this year we've already seen retreads of "The Hills Have Eyes", "When a Stranger Calls" and "The Fog") that sees Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles stepping into the shoes of Gregory Peck and Lee Remick from Richard... >>
Slither - DVD
Fed up with his nubile young wife (Banks) always claiming she's "got a headache", Grant (Rooker) heads off to the local karaoke bar and picks up the first old slapper he can find for a bit of late night action. For some inane reason the dopey duo... >>
When a Stranger Calls - DVD
Yet another remake of a "classic" 70s horror (surely there can't be many left now?) that no-one has ever heard of. After racking up a hefty $500 mobile phone bill talking to her dimwit boyfriend, high school student Camilla (Belle) is forced into... >>
The Dark - DVD
Sean Bean takes a break from playing posh English villains to star in this bonkers horror about Celtic myths in Wales. When 8-year-old Sarah (Stuckey) drowns in a freak accident Adelle (Bello) becomes plagued by visions that make her believe her daughter... >>


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A collection of resources about Italy for the COMM to Italy program.
Cuba - The Changing Times
The intellect's "junkspace" for random musings on psychology, religion, philosophy & everything in between.
A brief collection of travel, culture, and culinary articles featuring destinations in which I have filmed over the last decade.
Nelson Mandela led the struggle to end South Africa's apartheid regime and became the world's most revered politician. This collection looks at the early coverage from the Rivonia Trial to his election in 1994 as well as his post-Presidential years.
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Disappearing skills, crafts, objects, cultures, ... things.
political coverage and more in the southwestern states
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Drink everytime you read any of the following in articles post 2000: 'more and more,' 'up-and-coming,' 'emerging,' 'cool,' 'hipster,' 'creative,' 'organic.'
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Related articles with the places that I am planning to visit within next 10 years.
Places I want to go.
Who is who/~are them and what was made
Things I read in 2012.
Stories from this year that I liked.
Stories about Halifax and featuring Haligonians.
Local, regional, underground. America defies definition sometimes. It's made up of many individuals but is more than just the sum of its parts. This collection highlights interesting events, people, places, things.
A compendium of quotes, news, opinion pieces, photos about Chile
Some articles about living without gluten that happened to interest me. I'm leaving out stories about specific locations.
Who says there's no such thing as good news? Check out this collection of smiling people in the New York Times and you'll learn otherwise.
Blue pictures, blue phrases, blue headlines, blue text, blue news stories that you didn't think could have anything to do with blue.
NYT Journalists go biking around the world. Like, across Tanzania on a tandem.


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Shares of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (Nasdaq: GMCR ) climbed 7% yesterday -- and are trading nicely higher today -- after Canaccord Genuity analyst Scott Van Winkle reiterated his buy rating.
I'm not necessarily a fan of reiterations, especially when the analyst is sticking to the same price target issued earlier – which, for those scoring at home, remains $94 for the company behind the Keurig single-serve coffee phenomenon. This really amounts to little more than clearing one's throat to remind everybody else that you're still there.
The real meat in reiterations come in the additional color that analysts provide. Just as Van Winkle's reiteration two weeks ago was accompanied by encouraging data from last month's K-Cup rollout at Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX ) , the analyst is seeing more encouraging trends early this holiday season.
Van Winkle's channel checks show that K-Cup products are commanding 30% to 50% more shelf space than last year. The new Starbucks K-Cups -- as well as this summer's introduction of Dunkin' Donuts (Nasdaq: DNKN ) coffee K-Cups and ConAgra's (Nasdaq: CAG ) Swiss Miss hot cocoa K-Cups -- are helping beef up the related SKUs, but grocers and retailers wouldn't be giving the Keurig platform more room if they weren't selling more.
Then we get to retail distributors that weren't even on this bandwagon a year ago. Van Winkle finds that brewer sales at Dunkin' Donuts locations are running more than double his estimate. That's pretty impressive, especially since the brewer rollout at select stores didn't really kick in until just two weeks ago.
I would never fathom that someone forking over $2 for coffee and a jelly-filled doughnut would be up to adding a $100 brewer to the order. Then again, some people are just fanatical about their Dunkin' Donuts K-Cup coffees. I can only imagine that business will pick up as procrastinating shoppers realize that it's easier to tack on a Keurig brewer to a breakfast run than to head out to a crowded mall.
Van Winkle also points out that early holiday sales have been strong without any material price promotion on Green Mountain's part. Sure, I've seen K-Cup brewers as lightning deals on Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN ) and Overtstock.com (Nasdaq: OSTK ) has a few small brewer discounts, but these are primarily retailer price promotions. They're hooking buyers with Keurig hardware because they know it's what people will be buying during this first holiday season where Starbucks and Dunkin' K-Cups are available.
So keep on reiterating. Hopefully the fundamentals continue to improve to the point where price target hikes accompany the next wave of throat clearing.
If you want to follow this caffeinated saga, add Green Mountain Coffee Roasters to My Watchlist.


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As Joe Gottfried waved a fistful of photocopied pages at the Mitchell Center podium Tuesday, he was making a point about how far the University of South Alabama's athletic program has come. The greater question is where it's going to go from here.
The pages were from Lindy's football preview magazine, which included an article on a South Alabama football program that will take the field for the first time this fall.
Gottfried laid the groundwork for that program, spearheaded its creation, hired its coaches, shaped it with his vision. But after he announced his retirement from a quarter-century tenure as the school's athletic director on Tuesday, the focus now is on who will lead the program forward.
USA President Gordon Moulton has some ideas on the type of person he's looking for. He wants South Alabama's next AD to be experienced, with an eye toward academics as well as athletics, and with some business savvy to boot.
Moulton said he'd prefer to hire someone who already has been an athletic director, which narrows the list of potential candidates considerably. Several jump to mind immediately.
One is Joel Erdmann, who served as an assistant AD under Gottfried at USA until taking the athletic director's job at North Alabama in 2002. He has since moved on to the same role at Southeastern Louisiana.
Erdmann oversaw facility upgrades, expanded corporate sponsorship programs at both schools, and his program at North Alabama had the highest graduation rate of any four-year, football-playing school in the state.
Another possibility is Joe Dean Jr., who has been athletic director at Birmingham-Southern since 1999.
Dean has overseen increased fundraising, facilities improvements and the creation of BSC's football program, led by current South Alabama head coach Joey Jones. He's also got a background in business, with experience in marketing SEC hospitality venues prior to taking the BSC job.
Both men seem to have the qualities Moulton seeks, and there are other candidates whose rþsumþs will be just as impressive. Selecting the right person for the job may be the most important hire in the history of the Jaguars' athletic program.
With the addition of football, South Alabama's program is at a critical point. How it proceeds from here, and whose hand is on the rudder, will determine whether it blossoms or wilts. The key, by Gottfried's estimation, is the success of football.
"As I told our president and our coaches, football is the driving force in our athletic program today," Gottfried said Tuesday. "There's going to be some things happen in the next three to five years in major-college conferences and we're going to be in an excellent position to be involved there."
The success of USA football is not guaranteed. There will be a honeymoon period, but to sustain that interest over the long haul among a fan base accustomed to reserving Saturdays for Alabama and Auburn games will require strong leadership and innovative thinking.
That's why this hire is so pivotal. Gottfried has gotten the Jags to the goal line; it's up to South Alabama to punch it in from here.
(Contact Mike Herndon at: firstname.lastname@example.com His column appears on Wednesdays in the Press-Register.)


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Cellphone: 856-237-6645
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The column that says the SPCA always gets the short end of the stick.
Good afternoon!
So much for Sam Feinstein's 4 inches of snow throughout the land.
He'll never take Tynan's place.
He points out that nj.com said 4 inches.
Don't confuse us with the facts, Sam, our mind is made up.
Wednesday night, the weather models, except for one, showed the storm skipping our area.
Cecily Tynan told you that.
This is the way it went down.
The SPCA contacted Alexander Centeno, the owner of Silent Knight, the emaciated Great Dane in Bridgeton after the dog was confiscated sick from the back yard on East Commerce Street.
They told him if he came to the shelter and signed a release, he would not have to pay for further boarding.
Centeno said he would get a lawyer and not sign the release.
Why would the SPCA suddenly agree to a plea bargain in December for a man who admitted to cruelty agents he knew of the dog's condition and who had been visited once before by cruelty agents.
Why would they accept a $400 fine when they were seeking the maximum $1,000?
It makes no sense.
Ed Guth Jr., with the help of Kenny Williams, caught this 3-pound, 26-inch pickerel on Jan 10 in East Lake, in Bridgeton.
"I have been under the weather with the flu.
"I was informed that you asked about the Greenwich Township Committee and why i was not happy.
"It was crammed down my throat and many others.
"It was not done in the legal manner.
"Three names were supposed to be presented to the two committeemen and they were supposed to agree on one.
"It didn't go that way.
"The Democrats sent their man down to intimidate people and do things that were not legal.
"When the loser goes through (crap) to get in by any means, there is something wrong.
"He had the chance to help the township before when he was county engineer.
"I asked him about that and he had no answer
"Do things by the book, not the way certain people want it done.
"When was the first time a big shot Democrat came to greenwich to swear in a committeemen and use a cell phone to do it.
"We may have to put up with this crap for a while, but we can change that in November, by the ballot.
"We need honest caring, people.
"Someone is still pulling strings in the background and it stinks.
"We will never get a dike with this kind of political crap going on.
"By the book, the way it is intended to be, not by backroom crap and trying intimidation.
"It won't fly with this kid.''
— Shep
It was done legally and you know that.
It may not have been the way you wanted it done, but it was done legally.
Second, no one gets intimidated without their permission.
"A plea bargain? Really?
"What is wrong with this prosecutor?
"It's time to write letters to my assemblymen and to the governor!
"Changes are in order!
"I encourage everyone who is outraged by this to write, also!
"This is outrageous to say the least.
"The abuser, a Bridgeton firefighter, Alexander Centeno, needs to pay for this crime!
"This is exactly what is wrong with the justice system. Too soft on the criminals, and prosecutor's not doing their job!
"And why are Bridgeton taxpayers paying him a salary of $70,000 a year?
"This is 'conduct unbecoming a public employee' and he should be fired!
"And taxpayers pay for his health benefits, too, while he destroys the health of a defenseless animal.
" He needs to pay the CCSPCA every penny it takes to bring this beautiful dog back to health.
"Where is the mayor on this? Why isn't anything being done to protect the public from this animal abuser?
"It's a fact, most serial killers started out abusing animals.
"What this animal abuser did presents his character, and one not fitting to be a public employee.
"And for the prosecutor to plea bargain this away also shows her character.
"They should all be ashamed of themselves!''
— G. Ward
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CEO Robert Mao has been running 3Com (Nasdaq: COMS ) for a scant two months, but he has already formed a vision for the future of his company. A hundred days? That's for slackers!
Mao (no relation to the former Chinese leader) noted that his company owns about as much market share in data networking equipment as Cisco Systems (Nasdaq: CSCO ) does -- in China. The trick now is to extend that position of strength to other markets. Using China as a remote home base, Mao hopes to repeat that success story across the world. One key initiative is to give more responsibility to regional managers, to ensure that 3Com can meet local needs on a global scale. Where have I heard that strategy before?
This new deal is off to a somewhat inauspicious start, though. 3Com reported a fourth-quarter net loss of $167 million, or $0.41 per share, on $321 million in revenue. That includes a writedown of goodwill of about $158 million related to the 2005 acquisition of security expert TippingPoint, in a review that was triggered by recent share price movements. Without that charge and certain other inconvenient cost items, 3Com actually saw a $0.09 profit per share, nine times the $0.01 per share reported a year ago.
So the question now is whether Mao can build a decent market share in other developing regions like Eastern Europe and Latin America, and steal some sales in North America from regionally strong competitors like Nortel Networks (NYSE: NT ) , F5 Networks (Nasdaq: FFIV ) , and cheeky upstart Blue Coat Systems (Nasdaq: BCSI ) . The company pins its domestic hopes on fresh blood at the top of the North American division, while Latin America is developing swimmingly already.
Mao comes to this job from two years at the helm of 3Com's Chinese operations and about 11 years of similar posts for Nortel and Alcatel (NYSE: ALU ) , so it's natural that he wants to extend the operating models he developed to other parts of the company. Given that China has been such a success story, it's easy to imagine that these tactics could work elsewhere, too. Stay tuned as 3Com tries to climb out of the penny-stock cellar where it has spent the better part of the last seven years.
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CONWAY – Even experienced outdoors people can get disoriented in the wilderness.
Earthwork Survival School will teach adults and teens how to be prepared for anything when out in the woods in a special family workshop this Sunday in Conway.
The three-hour program, entitled "Lostproofing and the Art of Shelter," serves as an introductory course to learning skills to have peace of mind in the woods.
Earthwork Director Frank Grindrod said the program is beneficial to lots of people.
"There are a lot of people that do outdoor activities, and when they do outdoor activities, there's this feeling of maybe not being fully comfortable," Grindrod said. "So, my thinking is that if I can help people to become more comfortable in the natural world and in the outdoors, they'll be outdoors more."
Grindrod said he hopes people who complete the workshop will be more open to experiencing what the outdoors has to offer, such as plants, animals, animal tracking, and how the native people lived on this land.
"It's really part of our ancestry, as well as our DNA, because we've only lived currently the way we're living for 200 years," he said. "Before that, we were hunter-gatherers. It's about being able to connect with something very primal."
Grindrod said he likes to open the workshop hearing from participants on what they hope to get out of the class. If appropriate, he can tailor the curriculum to a particular individual's or group's needs.
"(Some say) 'I've been lost before,'" he said. "Or they have that real gripping fear – 'I really want to go out more, but I'm afraid that I'm going to get lost, so it limits my ability to be able to enjoy the outdoors and be able to connect with nature in a timeless/boundless way.'"
Grindrod said he sees others who have plans to hike the entire Appalachian Trail. Even though they plan to use a map and a compass, they want to learn some foundational skills before they go.
There are also families who want their children to be more comfortable in the woods.
"They want to make sure they stay safe," he said. "They want to make sure they have the core understanding of what to do in case something happens."
Grindrod said he will talk about search and rescue, and in particular, the procedure that search and rescue personnel go through.
"There are certain things you can do as far as techniques and strategies to have a higher success rate of being found," he said.
The program blends modern strategies and technologies with more primitive technologies.
"One's going to work when your technology doesn't," he said.
Participants learn about how to be prepared before going into a wilderness area.
"When something does happen, you're more prepared than you would be (if you had not done prep work)," he said. "All of a sudden, you get disoriented. We really help them to understand connection to place before they actually go into it."
The program also addresses "aidless navigation."
"If you don't have a map, or your compass is broken, or you don't have the sun, you can create maps by knowing the land," Grindrod said. "You can develop that as you go into a new place."
Participants in the program have the opportunity to walk out a certain distance and use aidless navigation strategies to try to return to the spot at which they started.
"We talk about how we do this with tools, and without tools," he said. "We want to teach them how to do this by themselves so they don't need us. It's really about empowerment."
Participants will learn about being aware of what's around them, and using nature's clues to figure out where they are, such as using the direction that tree branches grow to determine which way is south, or east; where the predominant winds are coming from, and what that means; how mountain ranges run geographically, and how water flows. Grindrod will also touch on using celestial navigation, using the stars to figure out where one is.
The program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is $35 per person or $50 for one adult and one child, prepaid. The price increases $10 if paid the day of workshop. Additional family rates are available. To register, visit www.earthworkprograms.com. For more information on this and other programs, including having Earthwork Programs train your camp staff in wilderness skills, visit the website, find them on Facebook, or call 413-340-1161.


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October 6, 2008 -- According to the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors 2007 [1], the percentage of memory in CPU cores ranges from 65 to 75% and from 83 to 86% in consumer cores. For an SOC design, memory density is higher than logic, which means the chance to have a defect is higher in embedded memory. The quality of embedded memory can dominate overall quality and profitably of the whole chip. Thorough testing ensures that customers receive only high-quality devices, and memory repair through redundancy selection can greatly improve yield and profitability.
Industry analysis indicates that memory yield can be improved from 5 to 20% and chip yield from 2 to 10% if redundancy is implemented for memory repair [2]. Normally, a memory IP vendor provides redundancy allocation for memories beyond a certain size, which is determined by a yield equation for example, at least one redundant column for every 1Mb or one redundant row for every 4Mb. In general, the amount of redundancy depends upon the memorys redundancy architecture, the desired yield improvement, the defect density, and chip area constraints.
The use of a wide variety of memory structures, along with their performance and area overhead requirements, means that a test strategy with multiple tactics must be applied (see Figure 1). To test small memory arrays or registers that are performance-critical, existing scan chains can be used for macro-testing. However, medium to large memories warrant the use of memory built-in self test (BIST) to apply a suite of test pattern algorithms. In many cases, BIST controllers can be shared across multiple embedded memories to reduce both area and test time. For the purpose of identifying yield-limiting mechanisms, failure diagnosis circuitry may be added to localize faulty memory cells.
If memory repair is going to be implemented, it must be done with an eye on manufacturing costs. In these circumstances, it is important to have a memory test flow that will:
Figure 1. Embedded memory test strategy.
Memory BIST adds a layer of test circuitry around memory. This interface addresses controllability and observability challenges to enable thorough testing of every structural element of embedded memories. BIST adds an internal finite-state machine (FSM) that acts as a dedicated tester, greatly reducing external test requirements.
Figure 2. Memory BIST.
BIST includes a wrapper that inserts test multiplexors into functional paths (address, data, and control) to enable complete control of the memory. The FSM orchestrates a test procedure that applies a sequence of patterns, reads them back from the memory, and then compares them. After the test, a flag is set to indicate pass or fail (see Figure 2). Intricate sequences of patterns that are used to expose subtle defects are called the memory test algorithms. Automated flow, flexible algorithms, and pipelining support for high-speed testing are critical factors to the success of a high-performance design [3].
BIST provides a low-cost memory test strategy while actually improving test quality. It eliminates the need for external test patterns, reducing tester application time. Further, it is much easier to execute tests at speed because of the proximity of the BIST circuitry to the memory.
A BIST controller can be very valuable during failure diagnosis because it can pinpoint the defective memory cells and download the failing data on every occurrence of mis-compares while applying the test patterns. Compared with default pass/fail mechanisms, this diagnosis capability provides the information necessary for silicon debugging. The entire mechanism can be accomplished with minimal effect of silicon area and routing overhead.
To solve the bandwidth discrepancy between the at-speed BIST and the inherently lower tester clock speed, a diagnosis clock can be implemented in the BIST controller; that is, higher speeds can be used in testing but slower speeds can be used for shifting failure data out to the tester.
Built-in self analysis (BISA) is an added function that can facilitate memory repair. BISA alleviates the challenge of dealing with large volumes of failing data by analyzing the location of one or more defects and identifying which structures (typically row or columns) need replacement. With this information, defects can be bypassed by re-selecting the memory access path to a spare row or column (see Figure 3). When BISA executes, it first determines if the memory array is defect-free, repairable, or unrepairable. When multiple redundant resources are available, repair algorithms determine how best to apply the redundancies to maximize yield.
Figure 3. Block diagram of BIST and BISA.
Once BISA is implemented, a few different approaches can be used to execute a repair operation. The repair operation essentially switches in the redundant resources in place of the defective portion of the memory array. Initially, hard or soft repair methods have been used, but a more recent method of electrical fuse repair is becoming widely used because it requires fewer manufacturing steps and simplifies the test flow.
The hard repair method has been used by commodity memory vendors for years. It selects redundancy through laser-blown programming with a diffusion fuse. However, this method can have significant cost overhead because of extra manufacturing steps. With this method the memory must first be tested and defect rows/columns are identified for repair. Then a separate manufacturing step is required to laser-trim the appropriate fuses. Finally, the device must be put back on the tester to verify that the repair was successful.
Unlike a repair signature stored in a non-volatile element for hard repair, soft repair stores the repair configuration in a volatile element, such as flip-flops or scan registers. Because of this, the device must execute the BIST, BISA, and repair every time the device is powered-up. The main drawbacks with this method are that it is unable to mimic operational corners such as high temperatures or high voltage that are executed on the test floor when converting and writing the data, and the chip must be designed so that the device is put into a particular test mode for these conditions each time its powered up.
Electrical fuse repair offers a significant advantage over laser-fused hard repair and soft repair approaches in terms of savings in manufacturing steps only a single insertion is needed and the separate fuse blowing operation is eliminated. This method is quickly becoming the standard methodology for memory repair it doesnt require BIST and BISA to be run each time at power-up like soft repair. Electrical fuse repair also has other advantages: smaller area overhead, no risk to adjacent devices, better scalability with process variation, and no requirements for specialized equipment [4].
TSMC offers electrical fuse IP (eFuse) suitable for repairing memories with redundant resources. Its a non-volatile, one-time programmable procedure based on a silicided poly fuse process [5]. The eFuse IP can be programmed from BIST/BISA information, allowing the memory reprogramming to be performed once and saved permanently.
From a system integration perspective, generating interconnections among different cores can be difficult [6]. The BIST/BISA logic, eFuse IP, and repairable memory must all be properly inserted. Fortunately, commercial tools can generate all interconnection logic automatically, including the required data converter, write controller, and read controller (see Figure 4). By using automated tools, you can seamlessly generate and insert memory BIST or BISA that is fully compatible with TSMC eFuse IP and repairable memory. Insertion can be done at the RTL or gate level. BIST control patterns (i.e., WGL and STIL) for individual controllers are brought to the top level. And for verification, a top-level test-bench is created.
Figure 4. Block diagram of BISA and eFuse.
Figure 5 illustrates two sets of operations. The test-and-repair flow is performed during manufacturing, and repair is powered on in the field. During manufacturing, the proper fuses for repair are determined and blown. After BIST tests the memory, BISA reports the repair data, and a converter changes BISA repair data format to the memory specific format. Then the converted data is written into the eFuse IP. At that point, the tester will supply a programming voltage and the eFuse is blown. After the programming, the repair data is read out from eFuse IP and shifted into repairable memory. The BIST is rerun after repair to ensure the operation is successful and to make sure no defective cells were included in the redundancy.
Figure 5. The test-and-repair flow is performed during manufacturing, and repair is powered on in the field.
Once programming is completed in manufacturing, the data is stored in the eFuse. Each time the device is powered on, the data is read out directly and shifted into repairable memory. The reason for implementing the power-on repair is because memory redundancy selection will deactivate each time the supply power is turned off. The next time the chip is powered on, redundant resources need to be activated again to select the appropriate array elements.
To summarize, the automated electrical fuse approach:
All these factors make the electrical fuse memory repair strategy practical and cost-effective.
Managing yield in advanced technology nodes is critical. Repairable memory can be very effective in improving yield. An approach using electrical fuse repair has the advantages of low cost and high reliability. By working with a foundry that provides repairable memory IP, EDA vendors can provide chip designers with an integrated flow that automates the memory testing and repair process in an integrated manufacturing flow, reducing risk and improving productivity and manufacturing yield.
By Ting-Pu Tai
Ting-Pu Tai is a business and marketing development manager for the design-for-test product division at Mentor Graphics Corp. He has worked in the test area for the past eight years, and before joining Mentor Graphics, he worked for Acer Laboratories and Philips Semiconductors.
1. International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors 2007 Edition, Test and Test Equipment. 2. "Design and Test of Large Embedded Memories: An Overview," Rochit Rajsuman, IEEE Design & Test of Computers, 2001. 3. "BIST for Deep Submicron ASIC Memories with High Performance Application," T.J. Powell, Wu-Tung Cheng, et al., International Test Conference, 2003. 4. IBM System z9 eFuse Applications and Methodology, January/ March 2007. 5. TSMCs Electrical Fuse IP (DSD-ElectricalFuseIP.pdf). 6. Verification Methodology for Self-Repairable Memory Systems, Jin-Fu Li and Chun-Hsien Wu, Asian Test Symposium, 2006.
Go to the Mentor Graphics Corp. website to learn more.
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IRON MOUNTAIN - Northern and bass were keeping anglers busy the past week.
"They've been catching a lot of northern," said Pattie Teske at Florence Sport and Bait. "Overall fishing was improving later in the week. Guys were finding bluegills out a little deeper with the spawn just about over."
Bob Kennard at Channing's Midtown Bait and Tackle said southern Marquette County lakes such as Witch and Squaw were producing.
"I got reports of some decent walleye action and some guys were finding some nice crappie," Kennard said.
John Grier's Whispering Pines Outpost said some anglers were targeting muskie this week with various artifical lures. Some were also still after bluegills finishing up the spawn.
There were also reports of bluegills still biting further west, according to Don Ciochetto at The Sport Shop in Iron River.
"Walleye was picking up a little bit too," he added.
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources said fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass was the highlight of the week in the Northwoods, with smallmouth providing the most consistent action.
Walleye action has been fair to good in the later evening hours. Panfish action continues to be very good with some nice catches of bluegill and crappie still being made. Some bluegill have still been found on their spawning beds but all should be about finished.
Musky action has been good - especially just before and after the numerous storm fronts moved through.
Michigan DNR reported the following fishing conditions across the Upper Peninsula:
Ontonagon: Lake trout are still scattered but were caught in 40 to 100 feet of water. Trolling spoons worked best however fish were also taken on spin-glows with cut bait.
Keweenaw Bay: The bite has been very slow and of those that did get out, most returned with no fish. Perch fishing was spotty but a few were caught in the Baraga Marina. Those fishing the South Portage Entry caught lake trout when trolling in 60 to 120 feet of water on the Mud Banks and Farmers Reef. Good lake trout catches in Traverse Bay for those trolling near Hermits Cove and the Gay Stacks in 90 to 140 feet of water. Anglers were also trolling between the Gay Stacks and Big Louie's Point in 120 to 150 feet of water, along 6-Mile Reef in 90 to 130 feet of water and the east side of the Huron Islands in 100 to 130 feet of water. Those jigging picked up a few fish in 240 to 260 feet of water.
Marquette: Anglers did well for lake trout with some limit catches reported. The fish averaged three to four pounds and were caught east towards Shot Point in 160 to 180 feet of water and near the Sand-Hole. It appears the fish have been eating mainly small plankton. A lake trout weighing 34 pounds was caught near Stannard Rock. Those jigging at Stannard Rock have caught good numbers of lake trout.
Menominee: Boat anglers caught salmon and brown trout in 50 feet of water near the marina. Fair to good catches were reported by those trolling on the north and south sides of Green Island. A good number of chinook salmon were caught near Washington Island and near the Whalesback in 100 feet of water. Most of the fish were about 50 feet down but some were caught near the surface. A silver spoon with a red eye in the middle worked best.
Menominee River: Those trolling caught freshwater drum, channel cats, smallmouth bass and northern pike. The walleye fishery has slowed considerably. Water levels near the dam were very low which made casting and trolling difficult. Shore anglers near Stephenson Isle were catching a few smallmouth bass, freshwater drum and rock bass when still-fishing with minnows and crawlers.
Cedar River: Bass anglers are fishing from the mouth upstream until the water level gets low. Some nice smallmouth were caught by those using a goby look alike and by those fishing under the M-35 Bridge.
Little Bay De Noc: Walleye catches were down but fish were caught off Breezy Point when trolling or drifting crawler harnesses in 10 to 28 feet of water. Night anglers reported fair catches in the north part of the bay when trolling stick baits in 10 to 14 feet of water. A few limit catches were taken near the Black Bottom when jigging crawlers along the weeds in 10 to 12 feet. Most of the walleye from the upper bay were small. Several large northern pike were caught by shore anglers casting spoons or crank baits in the Escanaba Yacht Harbor. Some nice perch were caught off Gladstone Beach and southern tip of Butler Island in 6 to 28 feet of water. Bass anglers reported fair to good catches near the mouth of the Ford River when casting crank baits or plastics in six to 12 feet of water. Good salmon action out by the Ford River Buoy when trolling spoons 70 to 90 feet down in 80 to 120 feet of water. Several large flathead and channel cats have also been caught.
Big Bay De Noc: Walleye anglers had fair catches when trolling or drifting crawler harnesses in 18 to 20 feet of water out by the "Boot." Good smallmouth bass action off Ogontz in 10 to 12 feet, Poplar Point in 12 to 18 feet, and Kates Bay in 10 to 12 feet of water. Anglers were trolling crank baits or plastics or live bait. Several large flathead and channel cats have been caught. Fairport had good to excellent salmon fishing 70 to 80 feet down in 80 to 120 feet of water.
Au Train: Most anglers are targeting lake trout. Catch rates remain consistent with most anglers averaging two to five fish in a five hour trip. Most are using a combination of downriggers and high-lines using assorted spoons, flies and cut bait.
Munising: Those heading out are targeting lake trout around Grand Island, especially off the west side. Small boats fishing near shore caught mostly sub-legal splake and some whitefish. Pier anglers had fair catches of splake when still-fishing with spawn bags.
Grand Marais: Fishing was slow but boat anglers did mange to catch lake trout five to seven miles north of the bay in waters 100 to 300 feet deep. Limit catches are less frequent as many fish were only 10 to 12 inches. Success for whitefish depends on wind conditions so anglers were leaving empty handed or catching small fish only. The best time to fish was around sunrise or about 45 minutes after sunset.
St. Mary's River: Walleye are in Raber Bay. Those trolling or drifting should focus their efforts around Raber Point and Round Island.


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Admit it: You took just a smidge more pride in your state once "The Sopranos" came along.
While the show hardly put New Jersey in a good light, for the first time it put the state in a human light.
You'd go on a business trip to San Diego, and when folks found out you were from Jersey, they'd no longer respond with the extremely tiresome, "What exit?"
Nor would they make a lame Superfund joke.
Instead, they'd say, "Oh, I guess I'd better watch out: You might know Tony Soprano!"
And here's the weird part. You wouldn't give your normally defensive spiel about the state having mountains and farmland and leafy suburbs. Instead, you'd say, "Hey, you know that gas station where Phil Leotardo got run over in the finale? I used to live a block away!"
It's human nature to want to rub shoulders with fame and with "The Sopranos," New Jersey's stores and streets, luncheonettes and waterfronts, bridges and inlets now had their special claims to fame.
Sure, the episode that took place in the Pine Barrens would hardly be confused with a National Geographic special, but by the end of it, the nation at least knew we had Pine Barrens.
That same phenomenon is happening to Albuquerque these days: There are "Breaking Bad" bus tours for the folks who want to see the car wash Walter White bought with his meth money.
Of course, it's quite possible to get sentimental about the man, James Gandolfini, without getting sentimental about the vehicle for his fame.
George Alfano, at the Italian-American One Voice Coalition, posted a photo of Gandolfini on his group's Facebook page along with respectful comments but remains unswerving in his disapproval of a show on which every mobster was coincidentally Italian.
That guilt-by-association — begun with "The Godfather" — permeates the nation's view of New Jersey.
"'The Godfather' opened the door, 'The Sopranos' opened the door a little more. And who comes sliding through? 'The Jersey Shore'!" Alfano complained.
"I feel really bad for James Gandolfini. He was a nice person, a good person, and like they say, he was only trying to make a living," Alfano said. "He was a good actor, maybe too good an actor — he helped sell this program that made it very difficult for Italians."
Yes, that may have been true but for every mob stereotype the show exploited, there was a window of honesty opened onto families' struggles to navigate the immigrant's journey to everyday suburban life.
That journey is mimicked in the show's opening credits, when the camera travels from New York to New Jersey, then from the docks to swampland to the old cities of Newark and Bloomfield.
As Tony Soprano's drive takes him home, viewers follow him crest the Watchung Mountains to the land of soccer fields, lawn services, and back-yard pools.
And from then on, it was no longer necessary for us to give our spiel about Jersey having mountains and farmland and leafy suburbs. They saw it all through Tony Soprano's eyes.


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That's the one word Holmdel junior Derek Liu used to describe his match with Haddonfield's Taylor Duffy. The match spanned three hours and came to an end with Liu winning the tiebreaker in the third set to propel Holmdel past Haddonfield, 3-2, to win the NJSIAA Group 2 championship on Friday at Mercer County Park in West Windsor.
It came down to the first singles players after Holmdel struck first as Michael Chen defeated Max Oberholtzer, 6-2, 6-0, in second doubles. The next match to finish was third singles, when Haddonfield's Mike Alberto defeated Daway Chow-Ren in straight sets.
The two teams split doubles with Haddonfield winning second doubles followed by Holmdel's victory at first doubles. That meant the Group 2 championship would be decided on Court 20.
In what could be seen as foreshadowing for the battle, the first set went to a tiebreaker. Liu was able to escape with the victory, 7-6 (7-4). However, his body began to let up and the junior had to fight injuries in the second set. A thumb injury and cramping led to an immobile Liu, and Duffy took advantage, winning, 6-2.
Following the second set, Liu used his injury time-out in an attempt to lessen the cramping, causing a 10-minute hiatus in the action. After the time-out, Duffy got off to a quick start and took a 3-0 lead. However, Liu would not be denied.
"I couldn't let my team down like that. I had to force him (Duffy) to get 24 points, despite my condition," Liu admitted. "I have to give a shout-out to Ben-Gay. Mike Chen's dad suggested it, and it helped with the cramps."
Liu stormed back to tie the third set at three. The two then traded the next five games. But as the time wore on, Duffy began to cramp and was forced to use his time-out while up, 6-5. Following the time-out, Liu won the next game, forcing the tie-breaker, which he would go on to win.
"I was playing off pure adrenaline," Duffy said. "Today just wasn't my day."


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Taken from an internal New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) article - 8/13/2008
Syracuse Carmen & Rachael P. Shed 424 Lbs.
Syracuse employees and husband and wife Carmen and Rachael P. began discussing weight loss surgery in September 2006, when their size made it difficult to help in caring for Rachael's mother, who was ill at the time. At about 400 lbs. each, the two knew they needed to do something to take control of their own health as well. "My particular motivation to have gastric bypass surgery was to be able to be more active and do the things that I couldn't do at 400 pounds," Mr. P. said. "With Rachael and I both heavy, it would have been impossible for us to take care of each other at the weight we were. There are also a lot of things that we wanted to do, like travel and enjoying outdoor walks. I realize that it was elective surgery, but for me it was vital and needed. I came to that conclusion after years of trying everything else to get my life back from morbid obesity. In January of 2007, I weighed around 390 pounds." Approximately eight months since surgery, Mr. P. weighs 165 lbs. and has participated in his first corporate challenge event with NYSIF coworkers, and he's feeling like a new man. "It's wonderful to be able to purchase clothing at a normal store," he wrote in an email. "I haven't been able to do that in a long, long time. It's nice to climb stairs again without having to stop every three steps and being short of breath when I reached the top.
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"The Corporate Challenge was one of the events in which I was looking forward to participating. I was able to walk the 3.5 miles without any shortness of breath and not perspiring profusely. I wouldn't have been able to even think about doing it a short year ago. It made me feel good about myself, which is another priceless benefit from this experience." Mrs. P. is down to 215 lbs., and would like to drop another 65 lbs., or so. "I decided to do this procedure for many reasons," she said. "It seemed I had tried every diet out there and nothing worked. I had so much weight to lose even if a diet worked, it would have taken a long time to get my weight to a healthy weight. I was sick of taking pills, never having any energy. I was existing, not living life. I couldn't travel or do the things I wanted to do, it was getting harder and harder to find clothes to fit."
Surgery Is Only Part Of The Program
After researching alternatives on the Internet, Mr. P. contacted the Bariatric Center in Syracuse. At their first appointment in March 2007, Mr. P. weighed 355 lbs. and Mrs. P. weighed 414 lbs. They were told they had to lose some weight on their own before they could be eligible for weight loss surgery. "They don't tell you any program to follow, you have to decide what works best for you," Mrs. P. said. "We decided to cut out snacking and we cut out pasta, bread and potatoes. We also tried to reduce the number of times that we went out to eat. Since we have no children, it seemed easier to order food for delivery or go out to eat. I also enjoy baking and cut out baking while we were trying to lose weight." By May 2007 both Carmen and Rachael P. had achieved a five percent weight loss. "I had lost 30 lbs. prior to surgery and Carmen lost 50 lbs," Mrs. P. said. There are rigid steps to follow for successful results after surgery: No drinking with meals, no drinking a half hour before meals and no drinking an hour after meals; no snacking; chew your food 20 times; wait five minutes between bites of food; no caffeine, eat protein first; take only 2030 minutes for a meal, and take vitamins. "The surgeon we had only does about one surgery a week and we were told from the beginning that this is usually a six-month process," Mrs. P. explained. "They also want the process to take some time so that you learn to follow the steps. Every doctor has different procedures that may have to be followed and the bariatric surgery field is always changing. "When you have this surgery done, you can only eat small amounts of food. The first week after surgery, you are on a liquid diet, then for a couple of weeks you are on soft foods like tuna fish, chicken salad, scrambled eggs. Then you can start to eat normal foodsprotein first and try not to have over five grams of sugar in our food at each meal. We are to drink 48-64 ounces of liquid every dayyou can't drink with your meals and have to wait an hour after a meal and a half hour before a meal to drink. We have to plan our day around our eating and drinking schedule. You still have to make smart food choices and watch your portion size.
More To Life Than Food
"You learn that there is a lot more to life than food," Mrs. P. added. "It was a little difficult the first holiday season, but you learn it's the people you are with that are important, not the food that is there. "I returned to work after about three weeks. I felt it was necessary to get on a schedule of eating and drinking. For the first few months, you get very tired. "Some people do manage to gain the weight back; the surgery is just a tool to help you get started. For me, one look at my before picture is enough to stay motivated. I have hit many plateaus in my weight loss and it does get discouraging at times. My husband is always there to support and encourage me." "We belong to a support group that meets weekly and that helps us stay on track," Mr. P. said. "It is nice to be able to help the new people considering surgery." Both also have had several weight-related health issues that serve as motivation to take the weight off and keep if off. "I had to get to the bottom before I could see the light," Mr. P. said. "I was an accident waiting to happen. I had high blood pressure, Type II diabetes, Naproxen for constant joint pain, C-PAP machine at night for sleep apnea. All of those medicines were gone the day after my surgery. The C-PAP was history within four or five months after surgery." Fortunately, Mr. P. said he decided to give up a 2.5-pack-a-day cigarette habit when he met Rachael. If I had kept that up along with all of the other weight related issues I had, I would not be here today," he said.
Don't Wait To Be Good To Yourself
"Words of wisdom to fellow NYSIF coworkers, be good to yourself," Mr. P. said. "Please don't wait for a hard slap in the face before you do something about your health. When you are ready to make a commitment, you will know it and it will be time. "One more benefit from this experience is that I think I have become a better and more productive person since I lost the weight. I'm more focused and able to concentrate better. My energy level has exploded exponentially. Sometimes it is hard to make the decision to do something for yourself, but the decision has improved my life immeasurably and will allow me to spend many more healthful happy years with Rachael." Both Mr. and Mrs. P. caution that weight loss surgery is not the best course for everyone, nor is it always successful. "I hope this article has educated people about the process we went through and helps people struggling with their weight," Mrs. P. said. "We have had nothing but support from our coworkers, family and friends. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact us."


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It's a marquee match on paper, but Friday's Switzerland-France doesn't have quite the urgency or high stakes as other World Cup 2014 matches this week.
Switzerland will kick off against France at 3 p.m. EST/2 p.m. CT in a Group E match. In what many consider a very weak group, Switzerland and France are the popular picks to advance to the knockout rounds. Both won their opening games and sit in good shape to advance out of the group. The winner of this game would likely win the group, but neither would be unhappy with a draw.
ESPN and Univision will both be broadcasting Friday's Switzerland vs. France match. ESPN will live stream through its Watch ESPN app, but you'll need your cable subscription information.
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Univision offers a high-quality, totally free live stream online, but it is broadcasted in Spanish. Check out Univision's Switzerland vs. France live stream here.
Viewers can also tap into international feeds, like the home feeds of Switzerland and France, but will likely need to go through apps like TunnelBear or Hola to get past the IP address block on the U.S. If that's the route you want to take, the France feed is here and Switzerland's is here.
Keeping with the free options is First Row Sports, which is a good spot to pick up international live streams, but can also prompt sketchy pop-up advertisements. Check out First Row's options here.
What to expect in this game? These two countries have a history of finishing in a tie -- A 2006 World Cup opening round match between the two ended 0-0 -- and don't be surprised to see a draw here. As stated above, both countries would likely be fine with a draw and a point because neither Honduras nor Ecuador is in a prime position to advance out of the group.
That said, France is certainly the favorite headed into this match. Switzerland needed a last minute goal to get past Ecuador, while France easily handled Honduras 3-0. Karim Benzema looked brilliant with two goals against Honduras and could provide problems for a shaky Switzerland back line.
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Ooooh. Where to begin, where to begin? This week's episode of "The Bachelor" was loaded with all the ingredients producers from "The Bachelor" wish for.
First, there was shirtless Jason, causing his adoring woo-ettes to get in a froth early on. Somebody get a hose, was my thought. Of course, then loopy Shannon chucked ice cubes instead, which worked but caused her to appear petty and jealous. What a surprise.
That nice Canadian, Jillian, got the first date, a fabulous affair featuring a private concert with Robin Thicke. Confident, cute Jillian should go far. Cheerleader Melissa, the one with the dolphin laugh, was treated to an even more spectacular blimp ride in the sunset. She also got a bloom for her efforts, which included impressing upon Jason her "passion for children." Uh huh. And when you get married, Melissa, you'll go on blimp rides every weekend!
Erica and Megan's claws came out, and the two rivals were at each other's throats the whole time. I almost felt sorry for Megan. Almost. Erica did have a sage moment, though. "This kinda feels like you're dating someone but you know they're cheating on you." Exactly, Erica.
Grand Rapids' girl Molly was once again behaving herself in a manner worthy of the River City, smiling, splashing, and flying under the radar for the most part. Of course, there was that one moment when she stole Jason from Megan, even though she had already secured herself a rose. When I get the chance, I'm going to ask her why she did that. Hmmm.
Still, this infraction was mild compared to the name calling, accusations, tears and recriminations that abounded among the rest of the women.
Lisa left early because her grandma was sick, leaving Jason with just 14 women to contend with. In the end, he whacked just two: Sharon, the teacher who quit her job (!) to be on the show, and Raquel, the perhaps too exotic Brazilian beauty. Yet, inexplicably, catty Megan and Erica are in, as is stalker Shannon and insecure Lauren. "Lauren is someone who needs a lot of reassurance," said Jason. There's a high maintenance gal if I ever saw her. Run, Jason, run!
Next week: It's whittled down to 12 maidens, and poor Jason has already admitted "I'm falling for more than one of them." Who will get roses, and who will tell that host Chris Harrison he really doesn't have to notify Jason that there's just one rose left?
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The Phillies have a $5.0-M option on Feliz in '10, with a $500,000 buyout. The front office obviously is high on his defense, so odds are it will be picked up. Technically, he has been worth that much every year since 2004, but the team should look long and hard to see if there is a better, more cost-efficient option who can do what he can. Philadelphia gets enough offensive pop from the right side of the infield that it can live with all-field, no-hit type at a premium offensive position, as the strategy has clearly worked for the reigning World Series Champions since Feliz came over in free agency. He is 35, though, and there is no reason why they should not look to get even better.
Philadelphia could definitely afford to receive more production from the hot corner on offense. The team boasts one of the most talented infields in baseball, with Ryan Howard and Chase Utley on the right side and former M.V.P. Jimmy Rollins at shortstop. Adding an elite third baseman to the mix, however, could really make the Phillies' infield something special.
Bringing Feliz back on a reduced rate is always an option for Philadelphia as well. The market is again likely to be cold to middle-tier free agents, so that is a realistic possibility and the decision to decline could end up saving the franchise a few million dollars. If I were calling the shots, though, I would go all in and make a run at one of the top two free agent third baseman on the market, Adrian Beltre and Chone Figgins. It is no secret that the Phillies have a core in place right now that will allow them to continue contending for the immediate future. The window for success will not be open for too much longer, however, as several of the key members of the roster become more expensive through arbitration and near closer to free agency.
Given where the club falls on the success cycle, then, I would take a chance and spend the necessary dollars to upgrade at the position right now. As I wrote in the third base piece, Figgins is the best third sacker available. His struggles in the postseason were a common storyline in the Los Angeles papers, but he had an exceptional campaign in 2009 that cannot be overlooked. The 31-year-old free agent hit .298/.395/.393 and led the league with 101 walks. That kind of ability to get on base and set the table would be a welcome addition to the Phillies' lineup. Indeed, Howard and Utley would certainly enjoy the increased RBI chances that would come from hitting behind him.
Figgins is an elite defender at third base and is extremely versatile in the field as well. He ranked fourth in the majors at the position with an 11.8 UZR/150, actually topping the sure-handed Feliz's total. When factoring in batting, fielding and positional factors, he produced 5.9 Wins Above Replacement; he led all free agent position players in WAR.
Given the performance, the market for Figgins will be competitive. If there is one player most likely to be overpaid, in fact, it is probably him; reports already indicate that contract negotiations will start at five years, $50-M. Since he is not a 5.0-win player going forward when he regresses on offense and loses a step in the field with age, the risk may outweigh the reward with him if the bidding gets out of control.
For that reason, I would gauge the market if I were the Phillies and, if Figgins becomes too pricey, then redirect my focus on Beltre, the second-best third baseman available who is likely to be more affordable and could be a great fit in Philadelphia. For starters, like Feliz, he is an outstanding defensive player. If he should indeed end up with the Phillies, he will actually be an upgrade defensively at third base. Beltre, in fact, was the premier glove man at the hot corner in baseball in '09, ranking first in the majors with a 14.7 UZR/150. Single-season UZR totals are known to fluctuate wildly, but his performance has been consistently excellent every year outside of what appears to be a fluke in 2007; since 2002, he has graded out 104.0 runs above average.
The 30-year-old Beltre has some weaknesses on offense, of course. Most notably, he is an impatient hitter who strikes out too much and does not walk enough. And he came nowhere close to matching his production from 2004, when he slugged an NL-leading 48 homers and posted a 163 OPS+ during his walk year with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Contrary to popular belief, Beltre actually lived up to his five-year, $64-M contract with the Seattle Mariners, anyway, thanks to his Gold Glove-caliber defense. His offensive numbers definitely left some to be desired, though, as he managed a disappointing five-year line of .266/.317/.442 with a 101 OPS+ during his tenure with the team. He picked a bad time to slump this past season as well, putting up his worst slash line—.265/.304/.379—as a Mariner, with only eight homers.
That said, Beltre still produced OPS+ totals of 105, 112 and 109 from 2006 to '08, respectively, and is a much better hitter than Feliz, who has not posted an OPS+ total higher than 85 since 2003. Also, it would be foolish to ignore context and his home ballpark. Pitcher-friendly Safeco Field, like it does for many right-handed hitters, greatly suppressed his offensive output, making his struggles appear worse than they actually were. Indeed, his numbers were considerably better on the road; from '07 to '09, he posted a line of .287/.331/.488 with an .819 OPS in 809 at-bats, compared to just .252/.304/.399 with a .703 OPS in 791 at-bats at home. While he is unlikely to ever come close to his '04 line, he will surely benefit moving into a more hitter-friendly home environment such as Citizens Bank Park. Philadelphia saw first hand with Raul Ibanez how much a player can benefit from moving away from Safeco Field, and it would not be surprising to see it happen again with Beltre.
On paper, Beltre really does appear to be a fine fit. One of the Phillies' biggest strengths is their strong team defense, and he would help improve the club on that front. Plus, he would provide an offensive upgrade, increasing the team's chances of winning the division again and getting another shot to roll the dice in October in the short term. He is also still relatively young and his defense will make him valuable even if the bat does not come around or falls of the map towards the end of any contract.
Price could be an issue. The perception out there is that Beltre was a total bust in Seattle because he failed to duplicate his 48-homer season, though, which will hurt his free agency status. Combine that with his disappointing year and the market for his services should be reasonable. If that is the case, the Phillies should make it happen.


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The emergency supplies that I am considering would be pickled eggs and fermented veg, jerky and biltong, dried and then honey-preserved preserved fruits. we are cool with rice and quinoa, too (technically not primal). coconut oil keeps really well, so no worries on that front, and we also have powdered cocoa (we could make raw fudge). Salt, pepper, honey, and some spices are probably a good idea, too, and then some canned bone broth set aside.
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The early bird catches the worm. Early Bird 2 is just as vigilant, catching the first signs of potentially life-threatening disease through free screenings conducted in an 18-parish region.
Since being implemented in 2002, the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital's Early Bird mobile medical clinic program has provided free breast, colorectal, oral, prostate and skin cancer screenings for more than 50,000 people.
"Fighting cancer starts with prevention and early detection – detecting cancer early can make all the difference," said Renea Duffin, Vice President and Chairwoman, Cancer Center Leadership Team. "Offering more free screenings to at-risk populations is a critical part of our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer."On the road since March 2013 though not officially dedicated until a gala ribbon cutting held this summer in Covington, the Early Bird 2 was funded through a Baton Rouge Area Foundation grant of $2 million that included up to $750,000 for its purchase and $1.25 million to operate it for five years in designated parishes. The Foundation provided the grant from its Fund for the Future of the Gulf, which is a flexible fund established following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010 and is funded by BP. During the March-June 2013 period of screenings, 628 people were given a potentially life-saving screening and 31 cancers were identified since April 1.
"Our focus is the uninsured and underinsured, in areas where there is a lack of access to care and transportation," explained Charity Gay, Early Detection and Education Specialist, and one of the the four Early Bird II team members who travel with the clinic. Working with Gay are a patient navigator, physician, and mobile clinic driver.
Local screenings continue July 26, with breast cancer screening (appointment required by calling 888.616.4687 or visiting marybird.org/stph) from 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m., and skin cancer screening from noon to 3 p.m., both at the Covington Food Bank; and on July 30, breast cancer screening (appointment required by calling 888.616.4687 or visiting marybird.org/stph) from 9 to 11 a.m. and noon to 2 p.m.; and skin cancer screening from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., both at Winn-Dixie, 731 Washington St., Franklinton. (Screenings are free if participants have not been screened within the last 12 months. Insurance will be billed for mammograms, and those without insurance will not be charged.)
Gay explained that the health care received on board Early Bird 2 does not end with a screening. As part of the St. Tammany Parish Hospital community outreach program, grants are available to provide follow-up care and gas cards are even available "if that's what it takes to get them to treatment."
"We're taking the service to the community because the community has been there for us," Duffin said.
For more information about the mobile medical clinic, contact the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. A representative is available by calling 888.616.4687.


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Why is it that Washington state still has so many flaws in the voter registration rolls? Why have elected Democrats opposed Republican attempts to clean it up? Washington Democrats enacted a law that allows voter registration when one gets or renews their driver license. That would have been a good idea except Democrats have also enacted laws or rules that prevent the asking of one's citizenship thus allowing illegal immigrant criminals to obtain a WA state driver's license and register to vote.
Now, more counties have gone to "mail only," which maximizes the potential for voter fraud. Yes, they have signatures to compare, but they are compared by amateurs, not handwriting experts.
Even Washington courts have been negligent, leaving it up to the honesty of illegal immigrants and convicted criminals to inform the courts of when they are not eligible to serve when replying to a jury summons.
Why must "we the people" take up a petition to have voter eligibility verified, as has RespectWashington.US with I-1056? Where is the common sense?
Democrats are the hole in our election system. As elected Democrats engineer the capacity for voter fraud, they fail to represent "we the people."
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Tokens help needy buy fresh produce
Four Ypsilanti area health care providers are distributing tokens to help patients buy fresh produce at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market.
The program, funded through the Washtenaw County Public Health Department's Prescriptions for Health Program, will provide $5 in tokens to at least 500 patients. Participating health care providers include the Corner Health Clinic, Hope Clinic, Neighborhood Health Clinic and the University of Michigan's Ypsilanti Health Center.
According to the health department, Ypsilanti has the lowest levels of fruit and vegetable consumption in the county, as well as the highest rates of chronic disease. The program will help connect people in the area with a source of healthy local fruits and vegetables, said program supervisor Jenna Bacolor.
Grants fund meals for children, teens
Food Gatherers, Washtenaw County's food bank and food rescue program, has received $28,500 from ConAgra Foods' Feeding Children Better Foundation and $10,927 from the Charity Projects Entertainment Fund to combat childhood hunger in Washtenaw County.
Food Gatherers has partnered with the Community Action Network to provide summer meals at the Bryant Community Center, Northside Community Center, Green Baxter Court Community Center and Hikone Community Center.
Ozone House will also host meals three nights per week at the Ozone Drop-In Center in Ypsilanti.
The programs will provide nutritious meals and nutrition education for low-income children and teens.
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The Rubber Ducky River Race is back to benefit the Ypsilanti Police Department.
The race will take place at the close of the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival at 5 p.m. Aug. 17. The ducks are dropped from the Cross Street bridge into the Huron River, and prizes are awarded to the winners.
Tickets for the race are $5. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Wolverine Restaurant and from Ypsilanti police officers. Tickets will also be available at the festival.
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Once students get the hang of the game, invite a student to be the new leader in the center. Ensure that she or he calls out healthy options.
"Energy"/"Go" foods refer to nutritious foods which give the body the energy to go and grow.
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