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MARTINSBURG – Wednesday morning started out like every morning for Ranson resident Charles App as he boarded the MARC Train to Washington, D.C., at 5:40 a.m.
However, App never made it to D.C. after the train collided with a fallen tree, leaving him and other passengers stranded.
App was sitting in the the upper car of Train 874 when the train hit the tree around 6:30 a.m.
"It was pretty scary. There were only four of us sitting in this particular (car). It busted out about five windows. People are usually sitting there, putting their pillows against the windows, so if the train was more crowded like normal, there could have been a lot of people with glass in their face," App said.
According to Paulette Austrich, director of the Office of Media Relations for the Maryland Transit Administration, Train 874 hit the tree near Harpers Ferry, shattering almost all of the windows on one side of the train.
After about an hour, Train 874 proceeded to the Brunswick station at a reduced speed of 10 mph, and passengers were transferred to Train 878, also bound for D.C. However, that train was struck by a tree that penetrated through the front of the train and brought down power lines.
"About 130 people were on the train. Trees, along with live power wires, fell on top of the train. It was stopped for a significant amount of time," Austrich said, adding that the train never lost power or heat.
Before passengers could be safely transferred to a new train, a CSX electrician traveling from Cumberland, Md., had to arrive and terminate power to the lines.
App's third train, this time bound for Martinsburg, was delayed to the station when conductors had to stop the train for a downed tree and move it from the track before continuing on to the station, arriving around 1 p.m.
Approximately six hours passed from the tree striking the first train to arriving at the Martinsburg station, leaving App and the other passengers hungry but happy. One aspect that impressed App most throughout the morning was MARC's response to the accident.
"They were doing everything they could to accommodate everybody. The passengers were all in good spirits," App said.
– Staff writer Samantha Cronk can be reached at 304-263-8931, ext. 132, or twitter.com/scronkJN.


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Tanel Teemusk is an Estonian filmmaker, photographer and digital artist.
Tanel Teemusk (born 6th of May 1978) is an Estonian filmmaker and photographer.
Tanel was born in Tallinn, Estonia. He studied business management in Tallinn Technical university and multimedia in Copenhagen Technical school.
During the studies in Tallinn Technical university he worked in a major Estonian construction company. When Tanel enrolled to MBA programme he founded his first company Ist Companion OÜ which still(March 2010) operates in the Estonian construction sector.
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ARLINGTON, Tex. - Maybe it's possible to bottom out after two games.
The Boston Red Sox had better hope so.
The highly touted Sox were not only beaten by Texas on Saturday night, they were pummeled. The 12-5 drubbing at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington exposed cracks in their armor, even in a season that's only two games old.
In his first outing as the newly named No. 2 starter, John Lackey gave up nine runs in 3 2/3 innings. Carl Crawford looked weak at the plate, even against right-hander Colby Lewis, who struggled enough to keep the Sox in the game for awhile.
"It's too early to go crazy over it, but I just didn't close out guys,'' Lackey said.
"I had two strikes on some guys, and in the fourth inning, I had two outs and couldn't get the third one. It stinks, but it's only one game.''
It fell apart in the fourth, when the Rangers scored six runs after the first two batters had been retired.
Former Red Sox third baseman Adrian Beltre capped the outburst with a grand slam, the most dramatic of many indignities heaped upon the Red Sox.
Josh Hamilton had been intentionally walked, loading the bases for Beltre.
"When you have to do that, something is not going right. But I think I would have had a harder time answering the other way around (by pitching to Hamilton),'' Red Sox manager Terry Francona said.
"It made good common sense, until the ball went over the wall.''
Lackey has never had much success at Texas, where he pitched often as an AL West rival with the Angels.
He brought in an 11-12 record and 5.74 career ERA against the Rangers. His numbers in Arlington were 6-5 and 6.11 in 16 starts.
Even when he gives up hits, Lackey usually doesn't get rocked for extra-base knocks. He gave up seven on Saturday.
"Not anywhere but here,'' he said.
For the most part, Lackey was at a loss for answers. He thought he made a good two-strike pitch to Julio Borbon in the fourth, but Borbon slapped it down the right-field line for a triple that broke a 3-3 tie.
Four batters later, he tried to throw an inside fastball to Beltre, but left it over the plate. Beltre's ninth career grand slam made it 9-3.
In all, Texas hit for the "double cycle'' - four homers, two triples, three doubles and six singles. Ian Kinsler, Yorvit Torrealba and Nelson Cruz also homered.
Cruz' homer came off Tim Wakefield. He's 6-for-6 lifetime against Wakefield, with two homers.
Kinsler made baseball history in the first inning. He became the first batter ever to lead off his team's first two games of a season with home runs.
David Ortiz hit his second homer in two games. He drove in three runs.
With 1,004 RBIs as a designated hitter, Ortiz passed Edgar Martinez, who had been baseball's all-time DH leader with 1,003.
"This should help him relax. I know how much he's been pointing toward April,'' said Francona, mindful of Big Papi's slow starts in the past two years.
But Red Sox pitching has allowed 21 runs and 25 hits in two games. Lackey seemed poised for a better year than last season, when he went 14-11 with a 4.40 ERA.
The fourth inning alone, when he was rocked for two doubles, a triple, two walks (one intentional) and Beltre's grand slam, made that hard to accept.
Even in Lackey's uneven 2010 season, he did give the Red Sox a lot of innings per start, and usually a chance to win. He did neither on Saturday.
Crawford is 0-for-7 with four strikeouts. He has not hit the ball out of the infield.
"Once he gets on base a couple of times and creates havoc, he'll be OK. He's just trying a little too hard,'' Francona said.


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If you've ever wondered how to make coffee creamer at home, you'd be surprised to learn how simple it is. Plus, it is a great hostess gift during the holidays! Here is a great basic recipe for homemade French vanilla creamer. However, you can experiment with your own flavors by adding different flavored extracts and flavorings.
Homemade French Vanilla Creamer
- 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 14-oz. milk (whole, lowfat, or skim – it doesn't matter)
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
Pour all of the ingredients into a jar. Screw the lid on tightly, and shake vigorously for a few minutes until well-combined.
Thanks to 2bearsmom for posting this in the Mommysavers Frugal Living Forums
How long before it expires!
I made this and it tasted terrible! So I ended up wasting these ingredients. I hate wasting! I don't have the money to be wasting , so what went wrong?
Did you used CONDENSED milk? I made the mistake of using just canned milk in a recipe once and discovered later I accidentally used reg canned milk instead of condensed milk. The cans look incredibly similar, but they ARE different. Condensed milk is so thick, the consistency is a lot like honey. I made this coffee creamer recipe for my husband and he loved it. We even used plain almond milk instead of cows milk, because he can't do dairy. Hopefully this helps! It is frustrating when a recipe doesn't turn out and it's all a waste :/
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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Thoughts on my Central Europe Trip
Before I get too far into Europe, I figure I should go back and do a quick review of my time in the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and Slovenia. It was only a quick trip of 10 days, but I was able to get a taste of the region and see some of the things which I've wanted to see. Here are some of my thoughts from the trip:
Most Pleasant Surprise
Ljubljana, Slovenia. I had no idea was I was in store for when I visited Ljubljana. When I arrived I couldn't even pronounce it and I didn't know much about it other than it was formerly in Yugoslavia. It is a charming city, very walkable, affordable by European standards and is one of the smallest capitol cities in Europe. The only downside to the city is that it has a pretty bad graffiti problem. I'm surprised that Ljubljana doesn't get more of the backpacker crowd considering how cheap it is and how close it is to Vienna and Venice.
UNESCO World Heritage Site #133: Old City of Dubrovnik
From the World Heritage inscription:
The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', situated on the Dalmatian coast, became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO.
Dubrovnik is an very nice, historic town on the Adriatic. Almost all of the original walls of the city are still in place and the old city managed to escape too much damage during the break up of Yugoslavia. I arrived in Dubrovnik during a stop on a cruise ship which was just enough to explore the old city on my own time. I was able to walk twice around the walls of the city as well as explore many of the side streets of the old town itself. It is listed as one of the top 100 Wonders of the World by Howard Hillman.
View the complete list of UNESCO World Heritage sites I have visited.
UNESCO World Heritage Site #132: Palace and Gardens of Schönbrunn
From the World Heritage inscription:
From the 18th century to 1918, Schönbrunn was the residence of the Habsburg emperors. It was designed by the architects Johann Bernhard Fischer von Erlach and Nicolaus Pacassi and is full of outstanding examples of decorative art. Together with its gardens, the site of the world's first zoo in 1752, it is a remarkable Baroque ensemble and a perfect example of Gesamtkunstwerk
When you visit Schönbrunn Palace, you get the strong impression that at one point an Emperor or Empress of Austria visited France and was the guest at the Palace of Versailles. When they got back home they said "We have GOT to have one of those", and construction on the palace was begun.
It is incredibly ostentatious and it is a surprise that they didn't have a revolution in Austria as well as France.
View the complete list of UNESCO World Heritage sites I have visited.
UNESCO World Heritage Site #131: Historic Center of Vienna
From the World Heritage inscription:
Vienna developed from early Celtic and Roman settlements into a Medieval and Baroque city, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It played an essential role as a leading European music centre, from the great age of Viennese Classicism through the early part of the 20th century. The historic centre of Vienna is rich in architectural ensembles, including Baroque castles and gardens, as well as the late-19th-century Ringstrasse lined with grand buildings, monuments and parks.
While not the most exciting city in Europe, I think Vienna deserves inscription as a World Heritage site. Surprisingly, it wasn't included on the list until 2001, well after most of the major European capitol cities were included. The photo above is of St. Stephens Cathedral, which is the historic center of the city.
View the complete list of UNESCO World Heritage sites I have visited.
UNESCO World Heritage Site #130: Historic Centre of Ceský Krumlov
From the World Heritage inscription:
?eský Krumlov is an outstanding example of a central European small town dating from the Middle Ages that owes the structure and buildings of its historic core to its economic importance and relatively undisturbed organic development over some five centuries. The town grew up within a meander of the Vltava river, which provides a natural setting of great beauty. Its evolution over time is evident with startling clarity from its buildings and its urban infrastructure. It has profited from a relatively peaceful history in that it has retained its entire medieval layout and most of its historic buildings relatively intact. Restoration and conservation has been slight and so there can be no question as to the authenticity of both the townscape and its components.
My biggest regret in the Czech Republic is not scheduling more time to spend in Cesky Krumlov. This is a great town and should be a priority for everyone who plans to visit the Czech Republic or North-East Austria. The entire city center is a walled fortress and looks like it came out of a storybook. It might be the most under appreciated attraction I've seen in Europe.
View the complete list of UNESCO World Heritage sites I have visited.
When Things Seem Slow They Are Actually Quite Busy
The last week or so I haven't posted much. It has been an extreme case of Gary's Paradox. This has been due to my manic schedule across Europe and the limited Internet access I've had on the Carnival Magic as we have been sailing around the Mediterranean.
Just to give you an idea how hectic things have been for me, since I arrived in Europe on April 19 I have been to:
– Prague
– Cesky Krumlov
– Vienna
– Bratislava
– Ljubljana
– Venice
– Dubrovnik
– Sicliy
– Naples
– Rome
– Cinque Terre
UNESCO World Heritage Site #129: Holašovice Historical Village Reservation
From the World Heritage inscription:
Holašovice is an exceptionally complete and well-preserved example of a traditional central European village. It has a large number of outstanding 18th- and 19th-century vernacular buildings in a style known as South Bohemian Folk Baroque, and preserves a ground plan dating from the Middle Ages.
I have no idea why this is a World Heritage site. The site itself is extremely small and I'm not sure why examples of South Bohemian villages are of world importance and I'm not sure why this village is such a great example. This is one of the handful of World Heritage sites which I think should never have been listed and if they ever do a clean up of the list, it should be one of the first ones removed.
If you choose to visit, your entire visit can probably be crammed into 10-15 minutes.
View the complete list of UNESCO World Heritage sites I have visited.
UNESCO World Heritage Site #128: Historic Center of Prague
From the World Heritage inscription:
Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe in terms of its setting on both banks of the Vltava River, its townscape of burger houses and palaces punctuated by towers, and its individual buildings.
The Historic Centre represents a supreme manifestation of Medieval urbanism (the New Town of Emperor Charles IV built as the New Jerusalem). The Prague architectural works of the Gothic Period (14th and 15th centuries), of the High Baroque of the 1st half of the 18th century and of the rising modernism after the year 1900, influenced the development of Central Europe, perhaps even all European architecture. Prague represents one of the most prominent world centres of creative life in the field of urbanism and architecture across generations, human mentality and beliefs.
Prague is one of those great cities where the entire city is lumped together as one World Heritage Site. There could be 3 or 4 separate World Heritage Sites in Prague if they were evaluated on their own merits, similar to Kyoto, Paris or Rome. Expect to spend multiple days in Prague to even get close to seeing the highlights in the city.
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I am pleased to endorse Paul DeYoung's bid for the Van Buren County Register of Deeds position.
Paul possesses an old-fashioned spirit of neighborliness. He genuinely desires to be an asset to his community. He is a classic small town man — self-reliant, easy to talk to and humble.
He genuinely cares for people, listens well and respects their points of view. When there's work to be done, Paul is the first to volunteer with a glad heart and kind spirit.
One more thing, Paul never advances himself by belittling others. From what I have observed, he lives by a biblical principle: whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praise worth — think about such things.... put it into practice.
Please vote for Paul DeYoung on Aug. 7.
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Good Start To The SeasonSeptember 7, 2009 – 1:28 pm by McD
It's probably always seemed that way to the rest of the league, but now it's clear to me too: my Chargers are that good team full of law-breakers and criminals. That's not actually the case, of course, but it sure as hell is how the team seems to everyone else.
The mention of this latest story about Shawne Merriman beating up Tila Tequila always brings with it re-telling of previous recent Charger's troubles. Linebackers getting shot multiple times by the police, Vincent Jackson's DUI, Philip Rivers' mouth, Luis Castillo's steroids. It all comes back because that's what the team has become.
So, as a fan, let me just say this: At least bring us the championships that come with being a team full of criminals and ne'er-do-wells. Those Miami Hurricanes teams at least got one title, so did Bobby Bowden's FSU teams. And sure those are college teams, but the premise remains. When there's a team that seems like the prison team from Necessary Roughness to everyone else, it's required that team win a title and be the villains of the league for at least a year. And just because Philly signed Vick doesn't mean they're that team. It's us, damn it. And I want my championship. I want to cry and man-hug my buddies and wear my jersey for a solid week. I want it all. So if we're still going down this road, Chargers, then f*cking win. And win it all.
Slightly encouraging update: Several papers are reporting Merriman was really trying to keep Ms. Tequila from driving drunk, hence why she spazzed out and yet still managed to call the cops without a ruckus in the background. Could you describe the ruckus, sir? I don't know about you, but I feel loads better…
This begs one simple question: If everyone on the planet wants to slap around a certain slutty chick, and then it actually happens, is it, in fact, a crime? Would a jury ever convict someone of beating up the aforementioned annoying attention whore?*


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Know all Men by These Presents,
That we, Mary Brown Semple as prinipal
, and Thos Butts as security,
are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri, in the just and
full sum of Fivehundred Dollars, lawful money of the
United States, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors and administrators, firmly by these presents, sealed with
our seals, and dated this sixteenth day of April A.D. 1861
The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas,the said
Mary Brown Semplehas applied to the Board of
County Commissioners of St. Louis County for, and obtained a
license to reside in the State of Missouri, during good behavior:
Now, if the said applicant shall be of good character and behavior
during her residence in the State of Missouri, then this
obligation to be void, else of full force and virtue.
Mary Brown SempleL.S.
Thos ButtsL.S.
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Session 27 - Variable Stars, Novae, & Supernovae.
Display session, Tuesday, June 10
South Main Hall,
Photometric data (Howell 1989) for the cataclysmic variable AR Cnc were analyzed using the Wilson-Devinney differential corrections program. The three light curves (two in B and one in V) were studied to find a consistent set of geometrical and astrophysical parameters which provided the best weighted least-squares fit to the data. Free parameters included inclination (i), the temperature of the secondary (T2), potential of the primary (omega 1), mass ratio (q), luminosity of the primary (L1), and third light (l3). Lack of definitive spectroscopy for the primary component further complicated the solution as it was necessary to assume a primary temperature of 20,000K based on limitations cited for similar systems such as DV UMa. Nonetheless, calculated temperatures for the secondary (which are correlated to the assumed temperature of the primary) lay in the expected range for the cited M$ spectral classification of the secondary component. Physical conditions of the system such as the faintness of the system, and hence the rms variations in the observations, and the narrowness and depth of primary eclipse strongly controlled the selection of parameter subsets in the differential corrections sequence. This is also discussed with the light curve analysis.
References: Howell, S. et al, 1989 PASP, 102, 758-772
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Executive Profiles
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William Downe was appointed Chief Operating Officer, BMO Financial Group effective February 1, 2006.
Mr. Downe is responsible for all the operating units of BMO Financial Group, including Personal and Commercial Banking in Canada and in the United States, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Technology and Solutions and Corporate Marketing.
After completing his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilfred Laurier University, Mr. Downe graduated with a Master of Business Administration from the University of Toronto in 1978. In 2003, he received the Rotman Distinguished Business Alumni Award from the Joseph L. Rotman School of Management and in 2005, an Arbor Award from the University of Toronto in recognition of outstanding personal service to the university. Mr. Downe joined Bank of Montreal in 1983 as a credit analyst and then held a variety of senior management positions in Corporate and Government Banking in Houston and Denver. In 1992, Mr. Downe was named Senior Vice-President, U.S. Corporate Banking. In 1996, he was appointed Executive Vice-President, North American Corporate Banking and in 1998 the Head of Global Fixed Income Treasury. In 1999, he was appointed Vice-Chair, Bank of Montreal. In 2001, he was named Deputy Chair of BMO Financial Group and Chief Executive Officer, BMO Nesbitt Burns.
Mr. Downe is Chairman of the Board of Directors of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, where he has served as Chair of the Audit Committee and is currently Chair of the Business Services Committee. He has also taken on a multi-year commitment as a Leadership-Co Chair for the St. Michael's Hospital Campaign. Mr. Downe is also a past board member of Goodwill Industries of Chicago, where he was instrumental in its re-capitalization.
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MONTGOMERY, Alabama - Huntsville-based AZ Technology is one of eight companies that received the 2012 Governor's Trade Excellence Awards today.
The awards, which recognize Alabama companies for excellence in exporting goods and promoting exports, were presented by Gov. Robert Bentley at the State Capitol.
AZ Technology was the only Huntsville business among this year's winners.
The company, which was founded in 1989, specializes in developing instruments and manufacturing a large line of specialized paints and coatings. It has 20 employees, with 12 of those in Huntsville.
Exports represented 60 percent of AZ Technology's sales last year, said Lynn Leeper, the company's president and CEO. "By the end of January, we had already booked export sales that were equal to" export sales for all of 2011, she said.
Alabama exports increased to $17.9 billion in 2011, the highest total for the value of goods exported in a single year. Businesses shipped their products to 197 countries last year, with the top five destinations being Canada, China, Germany, Mexico and Japan.
"As our companies succeed, Alabama's reputation in the global marketplace continues to improve," Bentley said in announcing the award winners. "At the same time, our local communities benefit from companies that engage in business across the world while keeping their roots here at home."
The Alabama Development Office and the Export Alabama Alliance coordinate the annual awards program. ADO Director Greg Canfield said the companies honored on Wednesday are "an important part of the state's engine for growth, retention and job creation."
Other award recipients are:
» Alignment Simple Solutions, Pelham
» CentraLite, Mobile
» Dunbarton, Dothan
» Henderson Sewing Machine, Andalusia
» Kappler, Guntersville
» MCM Custom Vehicles, Trussville
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MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS -- The storm water management agreement between the city and the Boulder Creek Homeowners Association is the first of its kind in the city.
The agreement, which City Council approved Feb. 12, will require the owners to regularly inspect and maintain the catch basins and other storm water controls in the Boulder Creek Development on St. Andrews Court, by Smith Road.
The agreement formalizes what is already in the storm water prevention plan, said Service Director James Herron. Cuyahoga Soil and Water will do the inspections.
Ward 3 Councilman David Bortolotto, in whose ward the development is located, asked if this is the model legislation the city will use for retention basins.
"Yes, that is correct," Herron said.
"I just want to be sure this subdivision is not being punished more than any other," Bortolotto said.
The streets committee reviewed the agreement Feb. 11, before sending it for council's approval.
"I also asked the builder to make sure residents see this and understand it," said Matt Castelli, chairman of the committee. "He did do that."
The cost of inspections and maintenance will be paid for out of homeowners' fees paid to the association.
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The question is never, does jihad take religion too far? Is ethnic cleansing in the cause of Islam going too far? Or is death for apostates taking Sharia too far? The question is always whether we should abridge our freedoms so as not to offend savages.
"9/11 Anti-Islam Ads Hit NYC Subways" Mary Noble, Senior Editor, Politix
Do the ads take free speech too far?
Pamela Geller has outdone herself with her most inflammatory anti-Islam subway ad yet. The poster combines a quote from the Quran with the image most likely to inflame anti-Muslim passions among New Yorkers – a photo of the Twin Towers in flames during the 9/11 attack.
Geller heads the American Freedom Defense Initiative, who sponsored the previous spate of anti-Muslim ads in subway stations this fall. Transit police have probably only just finished mopping the sweat wrung from their brows by the earlier ads, which prompted the NYPD to double the number of officers in affected subway stations.
Some New Yorkers compared Geller's earlier ads to "shouting fire in a crowded theater" when there's no fire – one of the rare situations in which public safety concerns trump free speech rights. The NY transit authority initially refused to run the ads for that very reason, but was compelled to by a federal court on First Amendment grounds. Geller herself cites a free speech justification, asserting that "I refuse to abridge my free speech so as to appease savages."


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Outsider's perspective (by Kevin Trudgeon): Too soon to panic
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Taiwan News, Staff Writer
Because of the size of the project, the Lee Teng-Hui Foundation has had to drop some suggestions for a site in Danshui, New Taipei City, the Chinese-language United Evening News reported Wednesday.
The foundation reportedly asked the Presbyterian Church to look out for a suitable site. The religious group came up with suggestions for plots in the vicinity of Mackay Memorial Hospital, Aletheia University and Danshui Middle School, but most of those were too small, the paper wrote.
The memorial library will reportedly not only include books, but also an exhibition area for memorabilia from LeeŌĆÖs life and career as well as rooms for seminars and courses in education about Taiwan, reports said, bringing the necessary area to at least 2,000 ping or 6,610 square meters.
Last year, the former president began recording documentaries and oral history material which would find a place at the library, the paper said. The materials could play a role in educating the public how Taiwan evolved from an authoritarian state to a democracy in the late 20th century, while Taiwanese cultural groups would also be able to loan materials from the library for wider educational usage, according to the paper.
At present, most historical documents from previous presidents and vice presidents are being kept by the National History Institute, while not a single former head-of-state founded a memorial library on the American model. The Taipei City Government is reportedly planning a President Chiang Ching-Kuo Seven Seas Cultural Park which still needs three to five years before reaching completion, the paper wrote.
LeeŌĆÖs memorial library would be an entirely private project but a timetable for its completion had not yet been issued, reports said.
Lee was president and chairman of the Kuomintang from 1988, when he succeeded Chiang, until 2000, after the election of opposition Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Shui-bian. Lee won TaiwanŌĆÖs first-ever direct presidential election in March 1996 with more than 50 percent of the vote.
He was reportedly planning to start up a new round of visits to the countryside beginning next April, the United Evening News reported. Foundation officials said he was likely to visit areas in the North, including Taipei City, New Taipei City, Taoyuan and Hualien. Last year, he traveled to South and Central Taiwan, Hsinchu and Miaoli.


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Though the New Jersey Nets haven't had much overall team success historically, they have had their share of talented players.
From their days in the ABA as the New York Nets, several prominent guards have led the team.
With the recent acquisition of Deron Williams, the list of top guards in franchise history may need to shift around. However, since Williams has only been a Net for a few months and there will possibly be a delayed start to this season due to the lockout, it's unfair to include him on this list.
Here are the 10 greatest guards in Nets history.


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LCC Offers Suspension Reduction In Lieu Of Fine
Published: 07/16/2013
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Liquor Control Commission recently expanded its repertoire of penalties for rule-breaking permit holders by offering to void a portion of a permit suspension if a fine is paid.
In two cases earlier this year, the commission ordered 90-day permit suspensions for a pair of permit holders found in violation of serving an intoxicated patron. The orders state the first 30 days of the suspension are mandatory, but each permit holder is provided with the option of paying a forfeiture in lieu of serving the final 60 days of the suspension.


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Visual Cycle Modulation: A Novel Therapeutic Approach for the Treatment of GA in Dry AMD
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy and Topical NSAIDs
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The evidence suggests that NSAIDs should be avoided in patients with CSC.
Prospective Assessment of Intra- and Perioperative OCT for Ophthalmic Surgery: The PIONEER Study
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The evidence suggests that NSAIDs should be avoided in patients with CSC.
Acute RVO: What's Your Protocol?
Thought leaders review treatment strategies.
PACS Brings Retinal Imaging Into the 21st Century
Picture archiving and communications systems have helped streamline and improve patient care.
Early Vitrectomy for DME: Does It Have a Role?
Sometimes vitrectomy can be first-line treatment. Part 1 of 2.
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Available tests can enhance the clinical examination.
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Knowing the genotype may direct treatment.
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LANSING – Good Tuesday morning. It's September 10, 2013 and it's time to get back to work. This is the Lansing Rundown, your daily look at stories we're working on and a look back at the weekend's news.
MLive's Melissa Anders is in Japan with the Governor — MLive Lansing's Melissa Anders has been in China and Japan covering Gov. Rick Snyder's economic trip. She is currently in Tokyo and you can follow her coverage here.
Lansing Police looking for armed robbery suspect — Lansing Police are looking for a man who held up a Speedway gas station on E. Michigan Ave at gun point early Monday morning. There is no word on whether he is connected to the armed robbery at a 7-Eleven on Jolly Road that occurred three hours earlier.
MSU's Calhoun named Big Ten Defensive player of the week – For the first two games of the 2013 season, the Spartans' best offensive weapon has been...a defensive end. Shilique Calhoun, who has scored as many touchdowns as the entire MSU offense, was named the Big Ten's Defensive Player of the Week after his two touchdown performance on Saturday.
Remembering the "Mayor of Old Town" – Robert Busby, the man known as the "Mayor of Old Town," would've celebrated his 67th birthday this coming Sunday. In honor of Busby, a special birthday celebration and tree planting will be held for him this weekend in Old Town.
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ALPENA - The amount of positive feedback supporting Sky West Airlines as the replacement to Delta Airlines in Alpena has pleased those dealing with the Department of Transportation. In fact, there is a sense of excitement about what the airline has to offer that the current service does not.
According to Alpena Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jackie Krawczak, there is still time for those who wish to submit comment and communications to the federal government through the chamber. At this point, the DOT has not indicated when a replacement will be named or when it will take over air service at the Alpena County Regional Airport.
Krawczak said she expected a lot of people to support the Sky West bid, and thus far that has proved to be the case. She said people also are excited about having the option of taking a flight to either Detroit Metro Airport or Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for their connecting flight.
"We're getting close to 100 letters of support for Sky West, and we're happy with what we are seeing," Krawczak said. "I knew people would support it, but what is exciting is the amount of people happy about being able to fly to Minneapolis as well. It is great to see people support the chance to have two options."
In the DOT's fourth round of bids to find a new carrier for Alpena, Sky West proposed to use a 50-seat jet for two weekly flights daily during the week - one to Detroit and the other to Minnesota. Over the weekend the airline will provide a single flight to Minneapolis exclusively. Mayor Matt Waligora said the people he has communicated with are hopeful Sky West will be named by the DOT and pleased with the fact Sky West operates under the Delta brand and code.
"I have heard a lot of support and especially about the aspect of a flight to Minnesota," Waligora said. "Having the Delta connection is huge as well, because people can still use their miles and not have to deal with checking baggage multiple times. People have really gotten behind what Sky West is proposing."
Krawczak said the DOT hasn't set a deadline for comment from the local community, and the team's intent is to submit letters until a decision is reached. She said early in the process when the group put out a call for action, concerned citizens contacted the DOT in droves and packed the department's email system. To avoid the same from occurring this time, the DOT has requested all comment be forwarded from the chamber.
"They were getting swamped and their in-boxes packed, so they contacted us and requested we submit them in groups," she said. "We were happy to meet that request."
Krawczak said anyone who wishes to submit a letter of support can do so by contacting the chamber at 354-4181 and they will assist in the handling of the communication.
Waligora said he hasn't heard from the DOT and reminds everyone to stay patient. He said he understands everyone is anxious for a resolution to this issue, which began in July 2011, but it has only been a little more than a week since the bids were opened. He said if things drag on and he determines too much time is taken, he will follow up with the DOT.
"It hasn't been that long yet, so I'm not going to call them yet," Waligora said. "If it gets outside of what my comfort level is, or what that point is that I think we should have heard something, then I'll contact them. We are not at that point yet, though."
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Other than players on injured reserve, the Jets should be at full strength for Sunday's home finale against Cleveland, the penultimate game of their season, and perhaps of coach Rex Ryan's tenure with them.
Ryan said Friday that all of his injured players are probable for this game, and all are expected to play. For last week's game at Carolina, which the Jets lost to fall to 6-8, cornerback Antonio Cromartie (concussion) was listed as questionable on Friday, but wound up getting cleared and playing.
So the Jets were at full strength in that game – except for injured reserve guys – and they lost it 30-20. But the Panthers are now 10-4, and the Browns are 4-10. If the Jets can't beat the Browns and their short-handed offense, it would be the worst loss of the Jets' season.
Cleveland will not have its second-most effective offensive weapon, tight end Jordan Cameron, who has been ruled out with a concussion that sidelined him from practice all week.
Cameron ranks first on the Browns with 75 catches, one more than dangerous receiver Josh Gordon. Cameron is second behind Gordon on the team in receiving yards (848) and touchdown catches (seven).
Also out for this game is left guard John Greco (knee). Jason Pinkston will make his second straight start in place of Greco. Pinkston has a remarkable comeback story.
Cornerback Joe Haden (hip pointer) practiced Friday for the first time all week. He was limited and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Haden said he wants to play, according to The Plain-Dealer. He also seems excited about Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith having thrown 21 interceptions.
"As a DB, it makes you feel like you can get your hands on some balls," Haden said, according to The Plain-Dealer.
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2013 will be all about the Ramos brothers from Hawthorne. Ethan Ramos, fourth in the state a year ago, will be the favorite to take the crown at 170 pounds this season. Ramos added a junior national title to his resume in Virginia Beach this past spring. His brother, Evan, fell one round short of a medal at 195 pounds in 2012 and will most likely find himself on the podium this year. In addition to the Ramos', 160-pounder Mike Patullo saw some success winning twenty-one matches. Up top will be Hawthorne's strongest weight classes, but the lighter wrestlers, Bianco Valerio, JC Citron and Alex Guarnieri, all have significant varsity experience and will be much improved in 2013.
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106: Unknown
113: Bianco Valerio (15-20)
120: JC Cintron (12-16)
126: Alex Guarnieri (15-16), Carlos Aguilar (0-6)
132: Alex Guarnieri (15-16), Carlos Aguilar (0-6)
138: Richard Garzon (5-7), Christian Porcaro (1-2)
145: Alex Grootenboer (16-19)
152: Jake Aguero (5-10)
160: Mike Patullo (21-14)
170: Ethan Ramos (41-2)
182: Mark Michalski (6-6)
195: Evan Ramos (38-3)
220: Jorge Mendoza (0-2)
HWT: William Brown (25-16)
Wins: Bogota, Demarest, Cresskill, Fair Lawn, New Milford, Lyndhurst, Passaic, St. Mary, Manchester, Elmwood Park, Wayne Hills, Paramus Catholic, Lodi, Teaneck, Tenafly
Losses: Emerson, Glen Rock/ Saddle Brook, Garfield, Pompton Lakes, Pascack Hills, Ridgewood, Pasack Valley
Graduates: Brandon Frei (9-21 at 126 pounds), Joe Graziano (2-8 at 138 pounds), Ryan Hollis (20-8 at 195 pounds), Janti Marshan (8-11 at 152 pounds), Mark Michalski (6-6 at 170 pounds), Isai Ramirez (2-8 at 126 pounds)


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Syracuse, N.Y. -- As promised, this is your space and your space only. Which means I plan to sit back, put my feet up and let you do the heavy lifting.
Have you got something that you'd like to say . . . um, write? Well, here's your chance and here's your forum -- every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m.
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Today's subject? It's yet another take on that nasty business regarding the nickname of Washington's NFL franchise. It's been written by Eni F. H. Faleomavaega, who is both American Samoa's delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War during which he served as a captain.
No, Faleomavaega didn't write this essay solely for this audience in this corner of the internet. But it has been passed onto me . . . and as I found it quite interesting, I decided I'd share it at this time.
And so, I do.
By Eni F.H. Faleomavaega
Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives
American Samoa
It is time that the National Football League and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell face the reality that the continued use of the word "Redskins" is unacceptable. It is a racist, derogatory term and patently offensive to Native Americans.
The Native American community has spent millions of dollars over the last two decades trying earnestly to fight the racism that is perpetuated by this slur. The fact that the NFL and Commissioner Goodell continue to deny this is a shameful testament to the mistreatment of Native Americans for so many years. It is quite obvious that once the members of American public understand why the word "Redskins" is so offensive, they will know that the word should never be used again.
The origin of the term "redskins" is commonly attributed to the historical practice of trading Native American scalps and body parts as bounties and trophies. For example, in 1749, the British bounty on the Mi'kmaq Nation, of what is now Maine and Nova Scotia, was a straightforward "ten Guineas for every Indian Micmac taken or killed, to be paid upon producing such Savage taken or his scalp."
Just as devastating was the Phips Proclamation, issued in 1755 by Spencer Phips, Lieutenant Governor and Commander in Chief of the Massachusetts Bay Province, who called for the wholesale extermination of the Penobscot Indian Nation.
By vote of the General Court of the Province, settlers were paid out of the public treasury for killing and scalping the Penobscot people. The bounty for a male Penobscot Indian above the age of 12 was 50 pounds, and his scalp was worth 40 pounds. The bounty for a female Penobscot Indian of any age, and for males under the age of 12, was 25 pounds, while their scalps were worth 20 pounds.
These scalps were called "redskins."
Suppose a "redskin" scalp that was brought for payment was that of your mother, your wife, your daughter, your father, your husband, or your son. Once upon a time, that is precisely what "redskins" were -- the body parts of family, of loved ones. Of people.
People, not animals. Native Americans were, and remain, human beings . . . not animals. And yet, the term, "Redskins," is embraced and defended and celebrated by the NFL.
The current chairman and chief of the Penobscot Nation, Chief Kirk Francis, recently declared in a joint statement that "redskins" is "not just a racial slur or a derogatory term," but a painful "reminder of one of the most gruesome acts of . . . ethnic cleansing ever committed against the Penobscot people." The hunting and killing of Penobscot Indians, as stated by Chief Francis, was "a most despicable and disgraceful act of genocide."
Recently, I and nine members of Congress explained the violent history and disparaging nature of the nickname "Redskins" in a letter to Mr. Dan Snyder, owner of the Washington football franchise. Similar letters were sent to Mr. Frederick Smith, president and CEO of FedEx (a key sponsor for the franchise), and to Commissioner Goodell.
To date, Mr. Snyder has yet to respond. Mr. Smith ignored our letter as well, opting instead to have a staff member cite contractual obligations as FedEx's reason for its silence on the subject.
Commissioner Goodell, however, in a dismissive manner, declared that the team's name "is a unifying force that stands for strength, courage, pride and respect." In other words, the NFL is telling everyone -- Native Americans, included -- that nobody should be offended because the NFL means no offense.
Essentially, Commissioner Goodell attempts to wash away the stain from a history of persecution against Native American peoples by spreading twisted and false information concerning the use of the word "Redskins" by one of the NFL's richest franchises.
Commissioner Goodell's response is indicative of the Washington football franchise's own racist and bigoted beginnings. The team's founder, George Preston Marshall, is identified by historians as the driving force behind the effort to prevent African Americans from playing in the NFL. And once African Americans were allowed to play in 1946, Marshall was the last club owner to field an African American player -- a move he reluctantly made some 14 years later in 1962.
It should be noted that Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall and U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy presented Marshall with an ultimatum: Unless Marshall signed an African American player, the government would revoke his franchise's 30-year lease on the use of the D.C. Stadium.
-- Congressman Tom Cole, the Representative from Oklahoma, co-chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, and a member of the Chikasaw Nation, states: "This is the 21st century. This is the capital of political correctness on the planet. It is very, very, very offensive. This isn't like 'Warriors' or 'Chiefs.' It's not a term of respect, and it's needlessly offensive to a large part of our population. They just don't happen to live around Washington, D.C."
-- Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the representative from Minnesota and co-chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, states that Commissioner Goodell's letter "is another attempt to justify a racial slur on behalf of Dan Snyder and other NFL owners who appear to be only concerned with earning ever larger profits, even if it means exploiting a racist stereotype of Native Americans. For the head of a multi-billion dollar sports league to embrace the twisted logic that 'Redskins' actually stands 'for strength, courage, pride, and respect' is a statement of absurdity."
-- Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, the representative from the District of Columbia, states that Mr. Snyder "is a man who has shown sensibilities based on his own ethnic identity, [yet] who refuses to recognize the sensibilities of American Indians."
Recently, in an interview with USA Today, Mr. Snyder defiantly stated, "We'll never change the name. It's that simple. NEVER. You can use caps." It is a position that is totally inconsistent with the NFL's diversity policy, which states:
Diversity is critically important to the NFL. It is a cultural and organizational imperative about dignity, respect, inclusion and opportunity . . . The overall objective of the (NFL's) diversity effort is to create a culturally progressive and socially reflective organization that represents, supports and celebrates diversity at all levels.
It is critically important that the NFL promote its commitment to diversity, and uphold its moral responsibility to disavow the usage of racial slurs. Just as important is the moral responsibility of the NFL's 31 other football club owners to collectively have the necessary courage to stand up and speak out against the use of this derogatory term. Mr. Snyder, more than anyone else in the NFL, should display greater sensitivity and appreciation for a people who have been maligned and mistreated for hundreds of years.
Ms. Suzan Harjo, president of the Morning Star Institute -- a national Native American rights organization -- and a member of the Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee tribes, summed it up best when she stated: "[Redskins] is the worst thing in the English language you can be called if you are a native person."
This is not just a statement, but a direct invitation for Mr. Snyder and the NFL to do the right thing. I challenge Mr. Snyder to be reasonable, and to realize the harmful legacy that his franchise's name perpetuates.
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When Carl Crawford and Jacoby Ellsbury made their grand returns to Fenway Park on Monday night, all trouble seemed to be cured in Red Sox nation.
Aaron Cook pieced together a solid start, Crawford and Ellsbury added electricity to the top of the lineup, and every White Sox batter—aside from the beloved Kevin Youkilis—was kept quiet.
Twenty-four hours, another miserable performance from former ace Jon Lester and an Achilles injury to Boston's lone All-Star David Ortiz later, and chaos has surfaced once again.
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Shopping for back to school clothes can be stressful for some. There are Tax Free Weekends that help, but on the weekends the stores are extremely crowded and can be picked over as well. Here are a few tips to help you get great prices for your kids wardrobes:
1.) Shop at Resale Shops. There are a ton out there, look for national chains like Once Upon A Child (http://www.onceuponachild.com), Kid to Kid (http://www.kidtokid.com) {Which are not in Alabama} or Plato's Closet (http://www.platoscloset.com) These shops take gently used clothes and sale them at great prices! I was in Once Upon a Child this week and found a pair for Old Navy Jeans for my daughter BRAND NEW with tags still on them for just $4.50! These stores often have sales as well!
2.) Shop at Consignment Sales! There are tons of these all over, just google for them in your area. We have 3 upcoming kids resale events in the next month here in North Texas! Individuals price their own items and I have been able to score brand new outfits for less then $3, and NEW Nike shoes for less then $4. These are worth checking out!
3.) Shop the clearance areas first in the stores. If you shop there first, you are likely to snag some great bargains at lower prices. I like to watch Target's clearance as they have coupons that you can use on top of the clearance prices! I bought my daughter 2 pairs of jeans there with week for just $2 each! (They were $5 on clearance and I used Target's $3 off kids denim printable coupon).
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The Monday Grind – Tuesday Edition
Welcome back to the work week. Here's what you missed over the three day weekend.
– The Hennessey Venom GT will hit 186 MPH faster than your car can run a quarter mile
– The 19th season of Top Gear is less than a week away
– The original Batmobile from the TV Series has sold for $4.2M
– Spotted in NYC over the weekend was a classic Fiat that is smaller than Shaq's shoe
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Paraprofessional Recognition Week has been designated as the week of Jan. 16-20. Paraprofessionals are individuals who work in a variety of positions in a school district.
Their roles include those who work as instructional assistants, Title 1 Paraprofessionals, student support assistants, special education paraprofessionals, job coaches, lunch room and playground assistants, hall monitors and media center assistants.
Paraprofessionals work with individual students or with small groups to provide direct instruction and/or physical or behavior management. They work under the direction of a regular education or special education teacher. In a nutshell, paraprofessionals provide instructional support to student programs.
By working alongside teachers, they help provide the extra support that students need to be successful in the classroom.
The SW/WC Service Cooperative employs 38 paraprofessionals (both special education paraprofessionals and bilingual paraprofessionals) in five of our programs: the Belview Learning Center, the Cosmos Learning Center, the West Central Integration Collaborative in Willmar, the Blue Mound Learning Center in Luverne, and the Red Rock Ridge Area Learning Center in Windom.
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Detectives are still trying to identify a person of interest seen with the suspect in the New Year's Day murder of Sgt. Joseph Anderson. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office released surveillance video footage of the male person of interest taken at a New Orleans nightclub on the night of Jan. 1, just hours after the shooting, said Col. John Fortunato, spokesman for the department.
In the video, murder suspect Darwin Bethune, 24, of New Orleans, is seen walking into the club wearing a light-colored shirt with stripes on the sleeves. The person of interest, a man with long dreadlocks and wearing a hooded sweatshirt, walks in just behind Bethune, near his right shoulder, Fortunato said.
The two appear to show identification to a nightclub employee and enter the business. Just before the person of interest passes out of camera range, he pulls off the hood of his sweatshirt to reveal a knit cap with what appears to be a red and white band.
Detectives believe the person of interest has information about Anderson's murder. The 31-year-old father of three was gunned down in the 6100 block of Ray Drive in Marrero about 9:45 p.m. just after he dropped his children off at the home of their maternal grandparents.
Anderson, who was stationed in Maryland, was home visiting his children and other relatives in Marrero for the holidays. The gunman shot Anderson in the face and stole his mother's 2001 green Toyota 4-Runner.
A passerby spotted his body lying in front of the house and knocked on the door to notify residents. Anderson's in-laws told investigators they overheard a pop, but thought that someone was shooting fireworks. The stolen SUV was recovered the next morning about two miles away.
Detectives identified Bethune as a suspect in the case on Feb. 4. He surrendered to authorities two days later.
Anyone with information about the identity of the person of interest in the video is asked to call the Sheriff's Office investigations bureau at 504.364.5300. The public can also call Crimestoppers at 504.822.1111 or toll-free at 877.903.7867. Tips can be texted to C-R-I-M-E-S (274637); text TELLCS then the crime information. Callers or texters do not have to give their names or testify and can earn a $2,500 reward for information that leads to an indictment.


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Marlins make roster moves
JUPITER, Fla. — The Marlins started off Wednesday by making a number of roster moves.
Outfielder Chris Lubanski was released.
Kyle Skipworth, Vinny Rottino, Tom Koehler and Shawn Hill were reassigned to Minor League camp.
Steve Cishek, Sean West, Alex Sanabia, Dustin Richardson and Bryan Petersen were optioned to Triple-A New Orleans, while Sandy Rosario was optioned to Double-A Jacksonville.
— Joe Frisaro
Stanton stands out in scrimmage
Whether he is on the main field or a back field, Mike Stanton is makig an impact.
The heralded Marlins prospect had yet another impressive performance on Sunday. This time, it was on Field 2 of the Roger Dean Stadium complex.
In a B Game against the Mets, Stanton went 2-for-3 with a walk and three RBIs. The slugger ripped an RBI double to right-center in the first inning off lefty Pedro Feliciano. He also walked, but was picked off first.
The Marlins won, 7-0.
In his third plate appearance, he stepped up with the bases loaded. The Mets were throwing R.A. Dickey, who throws a knuckleball.
On a 2-2 offering, Stanton delivered a two-run single.
"You've got to put the ball in play," Stanton said. "There are no excuses if you don't put the ball in play, regardless if he is a knuckleball pitcher or he's throwing 120. You've got to."
Stanton, 20, says he has faced a knuckleball thrower before. It was last year at Double-A.
"You just have got to be patient," Stanton said when facing a ball that is fluttering at him.
In his final at-bat, he struck out. But overall, it was another strong performance for the right fielder, who is making a case to make the team.
The Marlins are weighing whether Stanton is ready to make the big league leap. Most likely, he will open again in Double-A. But the way he's performing, it wouldn't be surprising if he gets called up before the All-Star Break.
Vinny Rottino connected on a solo home run.
— Joe Frisaro
(Photo courtesy Denis Bancroft/Florida Marlins)
Foppert, Luna among signees
The Marlins on Friday announced the signings of six-year free agents: RHP Kasey Olenberger, OF Brandon Tripp, RHP John Fulton, RHP Jesse Foppert, utility player Vinny Rottino and infielder Hector Luna.
— Joe Frisaro


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By William Thompson
Many Portales residents remember local televison shows "Mr. Hank" and "Exploring Nature" on KENW. The host delighted children and adults alike with his knowledge of exotic animals. Today, former TV show host and wildlife biologist A. L. (Tony) Genarro still helps out with the specimen collection he helped found at Eastern New Mexico University's Natural Science Museum, and he is putting the finishing touches on a new book, "Raptors of New Mexico," due out in 2007.
Genarro said his love of nature began as a boy in Raton.
"My house was at the edge of the mountains," Genarro said. "I saw all kinds of animals, birds, lizards and squirrels."
He said he didn't know wildlife would become his life's focus until his first year in college at New Mexico State University.
"I took my first biology class in college and I did well in the class. I felt, 'This is it,'" he said. "I knew that I wanted to inform people about what I was learning."
Genarro said despite his decades of work with animals he doesn't keep pets at the home he shares with his wife Marjorie who has been his editor and companion for the past 25 years.
"I don't believe in cages for animals," Genarro said, "and I don't want the responsibility of taking care of an animal. I want the freedom to be able to go places whenever I want. I am thoroughly against cages for animals."
Genarro spent a chunk of his college career watching animals, birds and plants in the Chihuahuan Desert from Central Mexico all the way up near Albuquerque.
"We studied animals like the desert kangaroo rat, the grasshopper mouse and lizards like the whip-tail lizard, and birds like Scott's oriole and the cactus wren," he said. "We watched them move north from Mexico."
In order to fire children's interest in wild animals for the TV shows, Genarro has had to come into contact with some deadly reptiles.
" A good teacher has to be a good actor. I made my TV shows exciting by teaching about exciting animals and birds," Genarro said. "I didn't teach about bunny rabbits."
James Findley, a former curator of the Museum of Southwestern Biology at the University of New Mexico, said Genarro's impact on learning will be long-lived.
"It seems to me he had a tremendous impact on simply acquainting people with lots of knowledge about wildlife," Findley said. "That TV show he had was really a big impact."
Tana Gares was a high school senior in 1981 and appeared on the show "Exploring Nature where she was interviewed by Genarro.
"Dr. Genarro was absolutely wonderful to us kids," Gares said. "He talked to us on our level. He didn't try to show how smart he was. He gave us all experiences of animals we would not have exoerienced."
Somewhere along the line, Genarro acquired a measure of fearlessness around deadly animals, although he said he hasn't been foolhardy around poisonous snakes.
"I would never just grab a poisonous snake with my bare hands," he said. "In working with animals you come to have a fearless but cautious attitude. You have to have the enjoyment of risk."
Some poisonous snakes, black widow spiders and "violin spiders" are about the only species hikers and campers in eastern New Mexico need to be wary of, according to Genarro.
"Centipedes can sting but they aren't deadly. Tarantulas aren't deadly," Genarro said. "I still shake my shoes out in the morning, though."
Genarro's hiking advice is to walk slowly and in daytime, and don't just listen for rattlers, but keep the eyes peeled for the cold-blooded predators.
"How is the snake going to shake its rattler to warn you if its rattler has broken off?," Genarro asked.
Genarro's most recently-published book, "Wildlife Falsehoods" explores a number of common misconceptions about animals. For instance, he says in his book that elephants are not really afraid of mice and a rattler is not likely to crawl into a camper's sleeping bag although a rope around your campsite won't keep a rattler from exploring your campsite. He writes in his book that a rattler crawls over cactus so there's no reason to believe the rattler wouldn't crawl across a rope.
"I slept a total of 365 nights out on the desert and no rattler ever crawled into my sleeping bag," Genarro said.
Genarro's main wildlife contacts these days are inside ENMU's Natural Science Museum where he is only too happy to show anyone all the specimens, from preserved gophers to falcons to foxes, and about every kind of snake one can think of.
Looking at a milk snake in a terrarium inside the museum recently, Genarro grimaced and said too many farmers are killing non-poisonous milk snakes in their barns thinking they are poisonous coral snakes.
"Coral snakes have black on yellow, milk snakes have yellow on black," Genarro said. "'Black on yellow can kill a fellow' is the rule to follow."
Genarro's books are available at the ENMU bookstore and can be purchased online at: http://www.amazon.com and http://www. internetbooks.com


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Former Penn State assistant football coach Mike McQueary's quest for damages due to defamation and a retaliatory firing is nearing its next court test, and the former offensive assistant will first be asked to play defense.
Judge Thomas Gavin, specially-assigned to the case from Chester County, will hear the university's bid for dismissal of the case on March 18.
In a last filing before that hearing today, McQueary attorney's argue the university's preliminary objections must be denied, because it has not shown that McQueary's claims can't be proven.
McQueary, 38, seeks up to $4 million in damages from Penn State, arguing he was fired in part as retaliation for his cooperation with state investigators pursuing the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse case.
He has also accused the university of defamation, based on statements by then-president Graham Spanier shortly after Sandusky's November 2011 arrest. Spanier at the time expressed initial support for Athletic Director Tim Curley and Senior Vice President for Finance and Business Gary Schultz, who were also charged with lying to a grand jury investigating the Sandusky allegations.
McQueary was the one Penn State employee who, after witnessing what he believed was Sandusky sexually assaulting a boy, reported what he saw to then-head football coach Joe Paterno and other top university administrators.
That 2001 report was never forwarded to university police or other investigative agencies, and Sandusky continued to abuse boys until a fresh child welfare investigation was launched in late 2008.
Penn State last month asked Judge Gavin to dismiss McQueary's lawsuit, arguing in part that McQueary was a contractual employee who simply was not rehired by a new coach after his old contract had expired June 30, 2012.
The university has also maintained that Spanier's statement was intended only to express his "faith in the character and job performance of Curley and Schultz... and shield them from premature public judgment." It was never, the university argued, meant as an attack on McQueary.
In his response today, McQueary's attorney Elliot Strokoff of Harrisburg reiterated that his client will pursue damages for violations of the state's so-called whistleblower act, and that there are direct connections between his reports to Curley and Schultz in 2001 and the loss of job and income he is suffering today.
Strokoff also contended that when Spanier called the perjury charges against Curley and Schultz "groundless," he was effectively accusing McQueary of perjury in testifying that had reported sexual misconduct to them. That, Strokoff asserted, is de facto defamation.
The hearing before Gavin is set for 11 a.m. in the Centre County Courthouse.


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CLOVIS, N.M. - U.S. Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., said Thursday he is seeking $4.27 million in federal funding for repairs to the city of Clovis' wastewater system and construction of a multipurpose center at the Curry County Fairgrounds, a news release said.
Domenici, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, requested the funding be included in the fiscal year 2001 Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development and Independent Agencies appropriations bill.
The federal fiscal year 2001 begins in October.
New Mexico's senior senator is asking for $750,000 through the Environmental Protection Agency's special needs program to help Clovis complete necessary repairs to the city's wastewater system. Domenici gained $500,000 in fiscal year 2000 funding to help the city start on the repairs.
In addition, Domenici requested $3.52 million to improve the Curry County Fairgrounds through HUD's Economic Development Initiative grant program.
The state of New Mexico provided $400,000 last year to begin improvements to the fairgrounds. This year, the state Legislature approved another $200,000 for the project, Domenici said.
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It's one thing if you lose a wager on an NFL game because a team exceeded or didn't live up to expectations.
Everyone knows the risk.
But when officials blow a call that costs even the casual gambler the slightest amount, it's difficult to swallow.
During the second quarter of Green Bay's loss in San Francisco, Clay Matthews III was hit with a personal foul for a late hit out of bounds on Colin Kaepernick, who failed to convert a third and 6. Offensive tackle Joe Staley defended his quarterback and also drew a flag.
By rule, this was two dead-ball penalties and the play should have counted with down and distance of fourth-and-2. Instead, officials replayed third and 6, and the Niners scored on the next play when Kaepernick hooked up on a 10-yard strike to Anquan Boldin.
That is a four-point swing if the Niners kick the field goal. Instead of winning by six, they win by two and fail to cover the five-point spread.
We called a Las Vegas betting house, and they wouldn't comment on the swing by the late field goal that allowed the Niners to cover. But I can say that it didn't sound like the manager was too upset by the outcome.
Here are some other musings from Sunday's openers:
Calling Michael Turner, Willis McGahee.
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin doesn't deal with mistakes well and considering his team committed six turnovers — the most by a Giants team in 25 years — in Dallas Sunday night, he was probably close to having a stroke. Four of those turnovers came via he running back position, which means it would come as no surprise that Coughlin dials up Turner or McGahee this week.
Meathead Award for Week 1 goes to...
Tamp Bay outside linebacker Lavonte David. With the Bucs nursing a 17-15 lead, Jets rookie QB Geno Smith scrambled for 10 yards with seconds left. David pushed Smith, who was already two yards out of bounds, and was assessed a personal foul. That turned a 63-yard field goal into a 48 yarder and cost the Bucs the game.
One week. Really, Mike?
Mike Wallace pitched a fit over his contract in Pittsburgh, so he set sail for South Beach to the tune of a $60 million dollar deal. Obviously, that isn't enough for the spoiled Wallace. After only one catch against Cleveland, Wallace's reply to reporters, "I don't feel like talking." When asked about getting one catch, he fired "Ask coach, not my game plan." By the way, Mike, your team won the game. If it matters.
Nice move, Baltimore.
Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome doesn't make many mistakes. The biggest of his front office tenure may have occurred this season when he announced that he was comfortable getting rid of Anquan Boldin to free up money to revamp the defense. Boldin went off for 13 catches, 208 yards and a score, while the Ravens D gave up 510 yards and 49 points in a loss at Denver Thursday. Not exactly the trade off Newsome was looking for.
New leading man in Oakland.
No, the Raiders didn't win, but they might have found their quarterback. Terrelle Pryor is known more for selling college memorabilia than anything he has done on the football field, but he took steps Sunday to erase that stigma. Pryor accounted for 329 of the Raiders' 372 yards — he had 217 in the air and 112 on the ground — and gave a putrid Indianapolis Colts D fits. His first real test comes Sept. 23 when the Raiders travel to Denver.
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Defending Island indoor girls' track champ St. John Villa moves into the new season with strength in every area.
There are the usual runners, but there will be big points in the hurdles, jumps and throws, with most points coming from the underclass talent, as coach Mike Proffitt and staff begin developing personnel to cover next year's graduation losses.
But can the Bears challenge the big schools from Long Island and take a team trophy at the CHSAA championships in February?
The challenge is formidable, with St. John the Baptist, Kellenberg and St. Anthony's the big obstacles.
On the Island, Curtis, Notre Dame and Port Richmond, all with good underclass talent, will battle for the runner-up spot.
Numbers are up significantly at almost every school, but there's a negative, as St. Peter's and New Dorp will not field indoor teams this winter.
Head coach: Anthony Cosentino, 1st year
Assistant coach: Dan Lee
Top newcomers: Shavanna Duncan (Jr.) mid-distance; Eileen Diih (So.) sprints; Gabrielle Lafata (So.) sprints; Diana Estrada (Fr.) mid-distance; Angela Guarino (Fr.) distance; Rodina Sadek (So.) sprints; Samantha Bruno (So.) sprints, throws; Megan Davis (So.) sprints
2009-10 outlook: Dragons will be making program's official debut in Island championship competition. Numbers are fairly good, and there's plenty of enthusiasm. The going may be tough indoors, since everyone is a newcomer to track and field, but expect to start seeing some small waves outdoors.
Head coach: Joe Sicilian, 27th year
Assistant coaches: Nicole Andrews, Dee Dasaro, Jim O'Neill
2008-09 record: first, NYCPSAL; first, SIPSAL; second, SI Champs
Top performers: Charisma Clerk (Sr.) mid-distance; Laura Yancy (Sr.), sprints, long jump; Jhane King (Jr.) high jump; Kaushi Silva (Jr.) distance; Eva Holtermann (Jr.) distance; Ariel Dasaro (Jr.) distance; Brittany Sheridan (So.) hurdles, high jump; Liz Ojo (Sr.) hurdles; Chakemiah Davis (So.) mid-distance; Denean Dixon (So.) distance
Top newcomers: Corinne Birchard (Fr.) mid-distance; Mary Rose Konuwa (Fr.) mid-distance; Rionni Ward (Fr.) sprints
2009-10 outlook: Graduation took away some sure points, but Sicilian has a small army of girls waiting to step up. Unlike previous years, Clerk and Yancy are the only proven big scorers. Sicilian, who is trying to cover every event, is confident in his underclass talent, with promising young athletes in almost every area. This team is probably one year away from challenging Villa for Island supremacy.
McKEE/S.I. TECH
Head coach: Patricia Mulligan, fifth year
Assistant coach: Bob Andrews, Victoria Finkelshteyn
2008-09 record: 26th, NYCPSAL; 5th, SIPSAL; tie 7th, SI Champs
Top performers: Laura Soffer (Sr.) jumps, mid-distance; Gabby Roman (Sr.) pole vault, mid-distance; Rachel Sobolev (Sr.) pole vault, mid-distance; Liane Conte (Sr.) mid-distance; Nicole Lennon (Sr.) hurdles, sprints; Jessica Cheung (Sr.) shot put; Deanna Veasey (So.) hurdles, sprints
Top newcomers: Meredith Hansalik (Fr.) mid-distance; Breanna Brukalo (So.) hurdles, sprints; Pctavia English (Jr.) mid-distance
2009-10 outlook: A senior-laden team that Mulligan likes because of the work ethic. There's strength in the hurdles and pole vault, but little depth on the track. Any points on the track will move this team up several notches in the team scoring.
Head coach: Jim Hughes, 7th year
Assistant coaches: DonnaLee Ziegeler, Jason Paderon
2008-09 record: 14th, CHSAA; 7th, NYCHSAA; 10th, SI Champs
Top performers: Brittany Habib (Sr.) jumps, hurdles; Valerie Mondiello (Sr.) mid-distance; Akila White (Jr.) sprints; Johanna Swiderski (So.) mid-distance; Alexa Pastor (So.) sprints, mid-distance
2009-10 outlook: Senior Brittany Habib does it all. She sprints, hurdles, jumps. Senior Valerie Mondiello was much improved in cross country, and there's some hope in the underclasses.
Head coach: Dom Tringali, 32nd year
Assistant coaches: Youree Garcia, Al Garcia
2008-09 record: tie 15th, CHSAA; second, NYCHSAA; fourth, SI Champs
Top performers: Katie O'Connell (Sr.) mid-distance; Marissa Buccellato (Sr.) sprints; Pariis Garcia (So.) sprints; Helen Davis (Sr.) sprints; Ashley Bohnenberger (Jr.) mid-distance; Shannon Bergstrom (Jr.) mid-distance; Katherine Henri (So.) distance; Keri Butler (So.) mid-distance; Stephanie Van Pelt (So.) mid-distance; Michelle Van Pelt (So.) sprints; Nicolette Kroczynski (So.) sprints
Top newcomers: Caroline Conte (Fr.) sprints.
2009-10 outlook: Tringali's improving squad is in the running for the second spot. Katherine Henri, Marissa Buccellato and Kerri Butler are talented athletes. "I think we have a number of athletes who can compete on a high level," says Tringali. There's overall depth on the track, but no field team means every runner must score well against the high-powered Villa runners, which is not an easy task.
Head coach: Tom Cintula, second year
Assistant coaches: Broderick Simpson, Joseph Wasink
2008-09 record: 6th, SIPSAL; 12th, SI Champs
Top performers: Victoria Giambrone (Sr.) sprints; Kathryn O'Brien (So.) mid-distance; Amanda Feldstein (Jr.) sprints
Top newcomers: Katrina Wiesner (So.) mid-distance; Kelly Walsh (Jr.) sprints
2009-10 outlook: There's good news here, with numbers up significantly. O'Brien and newcomer Wiesner form a promising 1-2 distance punch. Cintula is optimistic, saying, "The kids are doing an amazing job at practice. We're hoping for big things, and we want to be taken seriously."
Head coach: Marissa Olivieri, fourth year
Assistant coaches: Caroline Bradley, Deb Walters
2008-09 record: 2nd, SIPSAL; tie 7th, SI Champs
Top performers: Karim Brooks (Sr.) sprints; Tiara Summers (Jr.) sprints; Danielle Sorrentino (Jr.) distance; Nynneya Columbus (Jr.) distance; Tamara Gillard (Jr.) jumps; Savahah Gillard (Jr.) jumps; Terren Huggins (Sr.) sprints; Denee Youmans (Sr.) shot put
Top newcomers: Alison Doway (Fr.) sprints; Kassandra Somers (So.) distance; Susan Abraham (Fr.) distance; Katiana Hill (Fr.) mid-distance; Shi-Anne Humes (Fr.) mid-distance
2009-10 outlook: One of the contenders for the Island's runner-up spot. Olivieri has slowly improved the team each year. There's strength in the sprints and jumps, and the distance runners have improved. One big-time runner would help this team tremendously.
Head coach: Mike Proffitt, 14th year
Assistant coaches: Dorothy Clinton, John Sexton
2008-09 record: 6th, CHSAA; 1st, NYCHSAA; 1st, SI Champs
Top performers: Mariah Claudio (So.) mid-distance; Mallory Baio (Sr.) pole vault; Dominique Claudio (So.) mid-distance; Alexis Bivona (Sr.) distance; Samantha Lauro (Sr.) mid-distance; Dana Mannarino (Sr.) distance; Jillian Biagini (Jr.) mid-distance; Alex Simon (So.) sprints, jumps; Kristi Taddoni (So.) sprints; Samantha Rampulla (Sr.) hurdles; Annette Palen (So.) hurdles
Top newcomers: Kathryn Hanson (Jr.) pole vault; Patricia Nersten (Fr.) middle distance; Nicole Burt (Fr.) sprints, hurdles, jumps; Maddy Fabozzi (Fr.) high jump; Firdaw Sammi (Fr.) hurdles, jumps, sprints
2009-10 outlook: Pick an event, and there's a Villa girl either the favorite, or a strong contender. The Claudio twins, Bivona, Biagini, Lauro, Mannarino, Palen, and a host of runners wil take care of business on the track. Baio and new field event recruits will make life miserable for Islanders come championship time. Once again, Villa is the clear favorite.
Head coach: Christine Pagano, fourth year
Assistant coach: J.P. Pablo
2008-09 record: tie 15th, CHSAA; 6th, NYCHSAA, 11th, SI Champs
Top performers: Lorraine Brancale (Sr.) mid-distance; Caroline Vazzana (Sr.) triple jump, sprints; Amanda Spoto (Sr.) shot put; Amanda Pfister (Sr.) sprints, hurdles
Top newcomers: Stephanie Quinn (Fr.) mid-distance; Christina Buccellato (Fr.) sprints; Amanda Wimmersberg (Fr.) sprints
2009-10 outlook: A team small in numbers, but with the reputation of causing big problems for contenders at championship time. They'll do the same again this year. The big news is that Amanda Spoto, the Island's top thrower, will compete indoors this year. There's some good individual talent in Brancale, Vazzana, Pfister. Freshman talents Quinn and Wimmersberg. This team bears watching, and will be even better outdoors.
Head coach: Jo-Anne Kopycinski, 13th year
Assistant coaches: Chris Mancusi, Cristian Kocurek, Charles Marsala
2008-09 record: 13th, CHSAA; 4th, NYCHSAA; 6th, SI Champs
Top performers: Jaclyn Masucci (Jr.) mid-distance; Caitlin Hartie (Sr.) pole vault; Tiffany Evanego (So.) sprints; Rose Petrizzo (Sr.) distance; Rebecca Liu (Jr.) sprints, jumpsl
Top newcomers: Emily Marsala (Fr.) distance
2009-10 outlook: The road back toward the top continues. Kopycinski has some good individual talent in Masucci, Hartie, and Evanego. Most individual events are covered, but there's little depth right now to be a contender.
Head coach: Steve Corrigan, 3rd year
Assistant coaches: Walter Ivers
2008-09 record: tie 11th, NYCPSAL; 3rd, SIPSAL; 9th, SI Champs
Top performers: Christina Melian (So.) mid-distance; Grace Johnson (Sr.) distance; Ashley Tirado (Sr.) pole vault; Jessica Corulla (So.) pole vault
2009-10 outlook: An improving team with strength in the distances and the jumps. Melian and Johnson are a good 1-2 punch on the track, while Tirado and Corulla are the best of the vaulters. A quality sprinter or hurdler is needed for Wagner to contend for the top three. "We want to place and continue building," says Corrigan.
Head coach: Mickey Lopez, 7th year
Assistant coach: Willie Cicoria
2008-09 record: 14th, NYCPSAL; 4th, SIPSAL; 3rd, SI Champs
Top performers: Dayna Eikeseth (Sr.) distance; Victoria Carchietta (So.) distance; Meaghan Dunigan (Sr.) distance
Top newcomers: Breanna Fellner (Fr.) mid-distance; Amanda Barry (Fr.) mid-distance; Nicole Tantillo (Fr.) sprints; Maria Cacciapuoti (Fr.) sprints
2009-10 outlook: A rebuilding team, but Lopez likes what he sees in the large numbers of underclass recruits. Eikeseth had a fine cross country season, and there are talented freshman distance runners in Barry and Fellner. "We'll be better outdoors," vows Lopez.