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Lady 'Cats are down but not out
Just as Valley nights are turning cold and snowy, the season's
growing long for the Mount Si Lady Wildcats. Coming off a gut-wrenching loss
to Cedarcrest, the `Cats managed to make the trek down icy I-90
last Wednesday evening to Mercer Island. Unfortunately, the 2-3 Islanders had
a warm reception in mind for the Mount Si squad, triumphing 59-40.
Fortunately, the malaise and any morale problems came to a
crashing conclusion last Friday night. While the Lady `Cats dropped their end of
week game to Newport 53-51, they were in it to the end. The change in the
team's confidence and ability to play together _ as a
team _ was remarkable.
Mercer Island opened their Tuesday night contest with a 20-5 romp
in the first period. The Lady `Cats responded with 20 points of their
own in the second, to the Islanders' 14, but Mercer Island put the kibosh on
any comeback in the second half, outscoring the visitors 25-15.
Senior Jessii Raisio led the Mount Si scorers with 12 points, followed
by Moriah Hover's nine and Nicci Landdeck's seven. The
normally strong Lindsay Ratcliffe only scored two for the night. More tellingly,
the team coughed up the ball a total of 32 times during the game.
The loss put the Wildcats at 1-5 in league play and tied for last place
in the Valley Division with Interlake.
Friday night the `Cats returned to the familiar surroundings of the
Mount Si gym and attempted to rebound against 2-4 Newport, who were
coming off a 41-40 loss to Cedarcrest. This one turned out to be a barn burner,
with the rejuvenated `Cats fighting and clawing throughout the entire
contest while proving they still knew the fundamentals of Dr. Naismith's game.
While the Knights took the tip and scored first, the Mount Si
players seemed loose and confident. Newport outscored them 19-11 in the first
quarter and 18-15 in the second, but the Lady `Cats kept picking
themselves up, worked the hoops and went for the rebounds. Both sides made like
mad bombers during the fast-paced first half, trading baskets at opposite
ends of the court.
After halftime _ which saw a spectacular demonstration by the
Panther Pride unicycle team _ Mount Si came alive, stuffing the Knights by 12-4
in the third quarter. At one point senior sparkplug Raisio made a
driving/falling/up over her right shoulder basket that brought the crowd to its feet
with a roar. Elsewhere on the court the team continued to tough it out, with
some tussles for the ball ending in scrums.
The physicality of the game contributed to a technical call on the
Newport coaches halfway through the fourth, after Ratcliffe caught a
foul. She responded by sinking her two penalty shots and the two
technical throws, putting Mount Si at 42-47. A couple of minutes later Hover
moved her team within one point, 47-48, off a patented Raisio to Hover pass on
the inside. Ratcliffe then took it to the rim, putting the `Cats up 49-48 with
just over a minute-forty remaining.
Unfortunately, the team's effort lurched to a stop in the final
seconds. Newport's Jaylene Powaukee notched the last three of her 19 points for
the night and a teammate sank a subsequent throw from the charity line,
putting the visiting Knights up 52-49 with just seconds left. Raisio's final
basket came as time ran out.
She finished with 15, while fellow senior Ratcliffe led the squad with
19, shooting 7-for-9 from the line. Hover rolled a 13 for the game and hauled
in 10 rebounds.
Despite losing, the team was ebullient afterwards. According to
Coach Hansen, the Mount Si women had definitely just turned a corner.
"We felt good out there tonight," said the coach after the game.
"My seniors stepped up and when they step up, we can beat anyone. I'm
especially proud of my freshmen girls.
"I just told the girls that if we play like that the rest of the season
we'll do fine. They played their hearts out."
Freshman starters Landdeck and Angela "Basketball" Jones
concurred with their coach and added it had been a surprisingly physical game.
"I'm kind of used to it," commented Landdeck. "I play with
my dad at home.
"We play really well together," she said of her older teammates. "It's
a step up from middle school, but we're expected to pitch right in."
"It's really great," said Jones.
"The coaches and players have really welcomed us to the team. It's true
team unity."
The Lady Wildcats resumed their "endless road trip" this week,
facing 4-2/8-4 Issaquah on Wednesday night. They'll travel to Valley
Division-leading Liberty this Friday night.
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Samsung Galaxy Note shows itself without TouchWiz, flaunts Gingerbread and Ice Cream Sandwich
Yesterday, Samsung decided to use their USA-based Facebook page to showcase a brand new contest that they are taking the reigns on. It's a 'Spin & Win' contest, and it promotes the chance to win a Galaxy Note as the grand prize. They are more than willing to show off the large device right there in the promotional material for the contest, along with its S Pen stylus floating right next to it. While a floating stylus is pretty intriguing, it's the device that has sparked plenty of interest, especially the software.
If you'll take note, you can see right off the bat that Samsung is promoting this particular Galaxy Note without any kind of obvious TouchWiz UI elements right up front. Instead, you can see the TouchWiz notification bar way up top, but that's about it. There are also elements mixed together from Android 2.3 Gingerbread and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich: you get the ICS icons and launcher, but Gingerbread labels. It's certainly an odd mix, and it's a very strange move to see from the actual manufacturer of the device, and not some made-up fake render floating around the Internet hinting at an upcoming release.
Of course, companies use Photoshop too, and this wouldn't be the first time we caught a major manufacturer making a mistake on one of their own devices. But, sure, it could mean that a vanilla version of Ice Cream Sandwich could make its way to the Galaxy Note here in the States after it gets updated. Anything is possible, right?
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On Ash Wednesday, we say goodbye to the Mardi Gras season and welcome the season of Lent. Christ the King Lutheran Church invites everyone to observe the day with a worship service and imposition of ashes on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church at 1001 W. Esplanade Avenue in Kenner.
The church will host vespers on Wednesday evenings during Lent using the Holden evening prayer. The services begin at 7 p.m. and will be held Feb. 29, March 7, March 14, March 21 and March 28. There will be a soup-and-sandwich meal at 5 p.m.
All services are open to the public, and visitors are welcome. Call Toni Dufrene at the church office at 504.469.4740 for information on the Lenten services.
The Christ the King New Life Center will host the AARP tax-aid program through April 11. Tax preparation assistance is available in the fellowship hall each Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. to noon.
Appointments are not required. Call John Burgbacher at 504.887.7368 for information on the tax services.
Driftwood Park Country Club has a new board and exciting plans for 2012. The club held its annual membership meeting and elections recently.
The 2012 board members are: Keith Reynaud, president; Dana Rieder, vice president; Shannon LeBlanc, secretary; Laura Donnaway, treasurer; David Rieder, assistant treasurer; Ronnie Brink, clubhouse manager; Chris Kittell, assistant clubhouse manager; Dona Reynaud and Annie Cottingham, membership co-chairwomen; Laura Schnell, swim chairwoman; Kelly Williamson, assistant swim chairperson; Clarrissa Letulle, women's tennis chairwoman; Paul Delise, men's tennis chairman; and Ed Tillman, social chairman.
The Chateau Estates Garden Club held its February meeting at Chateau Golf and Country Club in Kenner.
The program, titled Tablescapes from the Heart, was presented by Harriette Charles, a member of the Creative Planters Garden Cub and an accredited master flower show judge. After her demonstration on table settings, she challenged members to create a celebration-themed tablescape for presentation at the garden club's next meeting.
Susie Baker and Beverly Melancon gave a Valentine-themed floral design demonstration using roses and carnations, and Jane Patterson spoke in her horticulture report about preserving floral arrangements.
The February Garden of the Month award was presented to Bonnie and Lou Gourgues, 20 Chateau Magdelaine Drive, Kenner.
The children will be out of school Wednesday for Mardi Gras break, so that might be a good day to visit the north Kenner branch of the Jefferson Parish Library for story time.
Children ages 3 to 7 are invited from 10 a.m. to noon. A library associate will read the book "Whose Hat?" by Margaret Miller, and attendees will make a hippopotamus craft. The letter H will be featured, so children are asked to wear an article of clothing or bring a toy that begins with H.
University City Civic Association president Ruth Rosales announced that the organization will not hold a general meeting in February.


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TAMPA – A nightmare weekend in Florida over, the Devils' brain trust walked from the Tampa Bay Times Forum visiting locker room together, general manager Lou Lamoriello to the left and coach Pete DeBoer to the right.
The boss appeared to be doing all the talking about 45 minutes after a 3-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
"We all know what's at stake," DeBoer had said a few minutes earlier in his post-game interview. "It's a disappointing trip, but no one's turning the lights out. The season's not over."
This weekend was, however, a devastating blow to the Devils' playoff hopes, not one in which they're officially done but certainly one in which they're now realistically is deep trouble.
"There still is time," right wing Jaromir Jagr said. "Right now nobody (outside the team) really believes we can do it. It's up to us."
With just 14 games remaining, the Devils are three points out of a wild card playoff spot and four points behind for a division berth. If that doesn't seem dire, it is because the teams the Devils are chasing, Philadelphia and Columbus, have two games in hand.
The Devils sure didn't leave it all out on the ice on this trip.
They blew a two-goal lead against a poor team in losing 5-4 to the Florida Panthers on Friday, then were shut out the next night by a better club that just is getting over some big-time struggles of its own.
Afterward, Devils veterans took turns addressing the media with some optimism because 10 of their final games are home, and up next for them are five in a row at Prudential Center.
But they also know they've put themselves in a bad situation.
"If we keep playing like that, it's eventually going to get away, but right now we're still in the race," left wing Dainius Zubrus said.
Zubrus was asked if he thinks the Devils need to win 10 or 11 of their final games to have a chance.
"I'd say so because other teams are playing well in front of us," he said.
That kind of finish sure would be asking a lot because the Devils' best run all season is one three-game winning streak.
"We gotta go on a streak," left wing Ryane Clowe said. "I know we've talked about it all year and we haven't yet. If we're going to do anything, we've got to put a streak together."
At this point, the Devils' might need a miracle finish.
"If that's the way you see it, that's the way you see it," Jagr said. "I know we've got 14 games left. You never know. It's up to us how we're going to play."


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The Kenner City Council is considering whether to renew a contract with the Jefferson Convention and Visitors Bureau to promote tourism in Kenner. The bureau initially signed on for two years in 2012, after the city terminated its arrangement with the Kenner Convention and Visitors Bureau amid allegations that the non-profit organization was misusing public money.
The new agreement would have the Jefferson bureau promoting Kenner twice as long, meaning the bureau would be entitled to a portion of Kenner hotel tax revenue for four years. That's usually about $200,000 annually, but, as the bureau's chief executive Violet Peters said, the arrangement creates a performance incentive: The more hotel tax revenue generated in Kenner, the more the organization receives.
The deal seems likely, given the praise that Mayor Mike Yenni heaped upon Peters and her staff Thursday night at the council meeting. Peters pointed to third-party data showing that hotel occupancy and revenue have improved over the past two years.
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>> The following is a post from guest blogger, Rajul Bharti, an Analyst for Accion's Dialogue on Business training program based in Gujarat, India.
With the Month of Microfinance upon us, I wanted to share a story about the power that financial education can have on its students.
Last month, the staff of Accion's Dialogue on Business (DOB) entrepreneurship training program wanted to find a way to celebrate International Women's Day on March 8 with our students. We started our thinking along traditional lines of celebration, like a ceremony to congratulate our entrepreneurial students, maybe accompanied by a traditional dance and a snack, but our initial brainstorming didn't prepare us for the inspirational events that unfolded…
We ended up asking the women themselves how they wanted to celebrate. After all, this was a day to celebrate their independence, so it seemed only fitting! These women—all microentrepreneurs trained by DOB in stitching, tailoring and embroidery work—typically work from home and earn somewhere between 500 and 1500 rupees a month (just U.S. $10–30) just through their embroidery and tailoring projects.
To our surprise, the women chose to do an exposure visit – a field trip for the women to experience something new to them – an idea that we had only briefly considered. One of the most active women in the group strongly supported the idea, but she needed someone to care for her young baby in order to participate. When all the other women offered to take care of the baby in turns, that settled it—an exposure visit it was!
When the discussion began about where the group would go on their exposure visit, one of the women asked about the big glass buildings in the city. We soon realized that the woman was referring to the many shopping malls that dot the landscape of Ahmadabad City. Many of the others had also noticed the malls before, but had always thought they were exclusively for rich people and that they would not be allowed to enter. We decided that this would be a perfect place to visit: we wanted to show the women that these malls are inclusive urban spaces created for everyone—and that they were welcome just as much as anyone else was.
We picked Alpha One, a mall with special wing called Ranino Hajiro that houses a handicraft and traditional ethnic market. We wanted the women to see how some of the products that they help create now are refined and later sold at an outlet like this one. This would allow the women to see just how far their skills and growing enterprise could potentially take them.


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Staff were very welcoming and helpful and had a good grasp of English.
Our room was rather small and cramped for a four star hotel.
Nice place in front a lake, beautifull. Convenient and nice people.
I liked the atmosphere of the hotel and all the Afrika stuff.
It was very hot in the room
nice and new hotel, very stylish, good restaurant in the same building
average breakfast- coud be better
The view was magnificent!
Clean and good value for money
Nothing - surpassed my expectations
The rooms were exceptionally clean and comfortable. Very simple design and all the things you need with none of the fluff. The location is right near the city center with free safe parking and the staff is incredibly friendly. The breakfast is excellent. Highly recommended hotel in the center of Ostrava at a great price.
The central location
Uncomfortable bed!
excellent localisation
terrible breakfast!!!
It was the best all round hotel that I have stayed at in the czech rep as I have also visited prague and brno.
The charge for use of the internet.
It was convenient, the rooms were spacious and clean, the staff was polite, breakfast was good.
Smoking in the lobby.
Reasonable value, staff was helpful to find locations in city
Very difficult to find, even following hotel directions, limited English made difficult to negotiate extend stay at a reasonable rate
This is a 4-star hotel and I could reserve it for 38 Euro. It was amazing value. The features of the hotel all correspond to the 4 stars, not the price I paid. :) I liked the bowling there, and the Restaurant next door.
The staff could be more friendly, cleaning people, Brekfast staff is not smiling to the guest, not greeeting them. At this level I think it is obligatory. Reception was notably exception. The person there spoke fluent English and was very professional. I wanted to take the advertised massage howeved I was mamazed to hear that I need to reserve it at least 1 day earlier. Therefore I could not use the service.
I specified the wrong date when booking, arrived next day for a single night, the hotel was empty, but they charged two nights without telling me and the invoice was just about a single night.
Excellent room and excellent value for the money. We were very pleasantly surprised.
The location. It is far away from the center and you cannot walk anywhere from the hotel, you must use transportation.
I arrived on a Saturday at 19:00 and no one was there. there should have been someone at the reception until 20:00 according to the website info. The entire hotel was empty except for me. There was no bar/restaurant open, no telephone available, no employees on-site!
They had a golf tournament as of wednesday and I had to move to the Hotel Brioni in Ostrava. This despite a confirmed reservation. Questions about golf instruction were never answered!
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USAF EC-130J as STEEL 74 airborne with a message for Libyan Naval Officers and sailors: return to your home!
Due to Libyan jamming on 6877.0 kHz STEEL 74 has switched to this other Libyan frequency, 10405.0 kHz to spread the message to the army and civilians of Libya.
Message was picked up with Icom R-8500 with long wire and balun on 27th of March 2011.


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The March of Dimes is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Founded in 1938, the March of Dimes funds programs of research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies.
Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death worldwide. Even babies born just a few weeks too soon can face serious health challenges and are at risk of lifelong disabilities. In 2003, the Prematurity Campaign was launched to address the crisis and help families have healthy, full-term babies. The campaign funds research to find the causes of premature birth, and to identify and test promising interventions; educates health care providers and women about risk-reduction strategies; advocates to expand access to health care coverage to improve maternity care and infant health outcomes; provides information and emotional support to families affected by prematurity; and generates concern and action around the problem.
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Proposals will be accepted from organizations with the capacity, competence and experience to accomplish project goals and objectives. Priority will be given to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: a) are evidence-based; b) include measurable outcomes; c) promote equity in birth outcomes. Projects may focus on consumers and/or health care providers. The March of Dimes does not fund billable health care provider services.
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Syracuse, NY -- Much to talk about regarding Destiny USA, but first, much to talk about vis a vis the anchor, Carousel Center mall (which will one day be called Destiny USA).
Message received: You're want to know exactly where the new Apple store is going in the mall. Last week, we told you a new one was evolving because the current store is too wicked small for Apple.
OK, here's where (and, FYI, I didn't get this from mall officials or Apple; neither are talking): The new, improved and larger Apple store is currently being built on the second level, not far from the current Apple store, near the Clark's shoe store. Just look for the huge, ominous black construction barriers with NOTHING on them. In typical Apple fashion, it is all about suspense and packaging.
While we're still hanging around the current Carousel Center, let's stroll over to the coming, giant Forever 21 store.
Crews are still buttoning up the new anchor slot, but it will likely be later than "mid-February" before it opens, construction people tell me. I was in there Monday and yes, it looks like it's moving along but more like a sometime-in-March opening. And part of it? Twelve-foot-tall mannequins guarding the first-level, in-mall entrance to the new store, "Lord of the Rings"-style.
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I can tell you now where the Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth store — plus a few other tenants already announced — is landing. For bearings, let's get you walking from inside the mall into the eastern side of Destiny USA that is now open.
Are you with me? OK. Beginning as soon as today, you'll see Saks prominently as you enter. It's over there to the left, past the already opened Hartmann Luggage and Lenox stores. Watch developments today.
Across from Saks — to your right — Michael Kors will open. As you're approaching the Destiny doors leading out to the parking lot, to your left will be the coming BCBG store.
This week, construction, inside and out, was running apace — some of it a bit unexpected.
That ribbon of wood is still unfurling above the storefronts, from the front of the first level back toward Hiawatha, shooting west above two flanks of storefronts leading shoppers toward The Canyon region, which is still unopened.
You can see tube-steel framework rising on the outside of shops.
The future tenants are quite pleased, said Rob Schoeneck, general manager of Carousel Center mall.
"People are loving the way the place looks," said Schoeneck. "It's out of the ordinary."
Up on the third level of Carousel Center — where the box office and movie theaters site — construction has started on the portal into Destiny, said Schoeneck. The Regal cineplex box office will eventually be moved to one side, said Schoeneck.
Regarding that surprise change to Destiny, let's step outside.
There are new plans under way, and they're unfolding. At that parking lot entrances to Destiny on the opened eastern end, you will soon see a multifloor glass exterior facing Hiawatha Boulevard, much like the one down by Solar Street on the western end of Destiny.
It will go from the first level on up to the roof, a change in already finished construction of that much-criticized concrete fortress.
"It's a last-minute change in design," said Schoeneck. "We will be removing some of the concrete (façade) soon."
An angled canopy will eventually be on the outside, too, said Schoeneck.


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Police in Harrisburg are continuing their investigation Wednesday morning, after a 20-year-old city man was shot Tuesday night.
Investigators are asking for help from the public regarding the shooting that occurred just before 8:30 p.m. along the 2000 block of North Street.
Police said the victim, who has not been identified, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and is in serious but not life threatening condition.
Anyone having any information on this is asked to contact Detective Jarrett Ferrari at 717-255-3025 or email@example.com or Officer Paula Trovy at 717-255-3158 or email email@example.com to reach city detectives.
Anyone may also call the Dauphin County police dispatch at 717-558-6900 and ask for a city detective.


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- Date March 8, 2012
- Category Weekly Update
- Author Doug Schumacher
- Tags content marketing, content strategy, facebook, facebook marketing, facebook strategy, social media, social media marketing, social media strategy
Links pointing to the future of marketing, from the co-founder of content strategy tool Zuum.
GO Launcher comes to Android tabs, frees you from fixed grid tyranny
I always felt a well-designed Unix skin could have solved a lot of the PC world's problems. Perhaps the PC platform was ultimately too complex. But mobile could be different. This is an interesting move in a direction of customized UX designs for Android.
Via @Aerocles
Google launches digital media destination Google Play
Another sign of Google trying to play in the Apple-Facebook-Amazon sandbox. This move is an obvious necessity for GOOG.
Via @Gretchen23
The QWERTY Effect: How Typing May Shape the Meaning of Words
Fascinating. Not sure I'm ready to start naming brands or products based on the name's location on the keyboard, but fascinating behavior research.
Via @Aerocles
TMI: SXSW May Be All About Finding People, But The Location-Based Apps This Year Are Overwhelming
Almost all of these seem focused on finding your friends, or people like you. And I get that need. But it seems like there's a big need for finding things around you that map to your interests, and location-based apps don't seem to be addressing that.
Via @briansolis
11 Amazing Thank You Notes From Famous People
A nice post featuring the power of a few well-written words.
Via @2morrowknight
Smartphones spread out: Pew says 46 percent of US adults now own one
I've been posting on smartphone growth for a while, and it's still a category showing remarkable growth.
'Kony 2012′ Video Gets 10 Million Views, Celebrity Backers
We've certainly seen cause-related videos take off before, but this one seems to have an unusual number of high-profile celebrities behind it. And that would be a logical progression, using social media influentials to further the spread of your content.


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Garden Island Resort owns and operates a PADI 5 Star dive centre on site - so get ready for some world class diving at the Rainbow Reef! Our dive team are very experienced in these waters and know the nooks and crannies of each reef and where to spot specific marine life . The currents can be strong in the Somosomo Straits, so each day our dive masters will select the sites with optimum conditions to allow you a great diving experience.
Safety comes first, but we also make sure you have fun and enjoy each dive. At the end of the day come join the team for a game of volleyball by the dive centre, or share stories and photos from the day.
Here's a little introduction to Garden Island Resort's dive team:
Tawake Mateo – Resident Dive Instructor
With over 20 years diving experience, Tawake's calm and mild manner makes diving with him a very comfortable and relaxing affair and he's dedicated to sharing his passion for diving with everyone. His favourite dive spot is the world famous Great White Wall.
Ane Alaifotuawki – Dive Master
Our loving Ane has been a dive master for 15 years. Her favourite dive spot is Barracuda Hole because she enjoys seeing all the big fish.
Iowani (Wani) Uluilakeba – Dive Master
Wani's natural ease in the water shows with his 20 years as a dive master. His favourite dive spot is Jack's Place because of all the different types of soft coral there.
Leone Vincent – Dive Master
The captain of our dive boats, Leone has 22 years as a dive master under his belt, and he enjoys taking the guests to all our dive locations.
Melania (Nia) Rawia – Dive Master
Nia's beautiful smile makes anyone new to the water immediately comfortable and her 14 years as a dive master. Her favourite dive spot is Ane's Bommie – yes this site is named after our very own Ane!
Paulo Catanaiualu – Dive Master
Paulo has been diving for 15 years, and is no stranger to the Rainbow Reef. His favourite dive spot is The Zoo where he says can witness all the different types of fish swimming together.
Pio Botea – Dive Master
Pio has been a dive master at Garden Island Resort for a year. His favourite dive spot is the Great White Wall as he enjoys swimming through the tunnel to get to the wall.
Waisale (Wais) Matai – Dive Master
One of our youngest members, Wais brings a lot of energy to the dive team. He has been a dive master at Garden Island Resort for a year and his favourite dive spot is the Great White Wall because the soft white coral is Fiji's underwater snow.


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PHOENIX, Nov. 13 (UPI) — Arizona's booming population growth polluted its air at a faster rate than any other state between 1990 and 2007, researchers said.
The amount of carbon dioxide pollution from automobile exhaust and electric power generation in Arizona grew 61 percent between 1990 and 2007, researchers for the advocacy group Environment Arizona said Thursday.
That increase was more than three times the national average, The Arizona Republic reported Friday.
Carbon dioxide, which contributes to respiratory illness, is the most common of greenhouse gases researchers say are increasing temperatures and changing Earth's climate.
Air pollution levels could be reduced by increasing renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, and by more closely regulating coal-burning power plants, Environment Arizona spokesman Bret Fanshaw said.
"More pollution than ever before isn't a record we want to set," Fanshaw said. "It's time to take back control of our energy future. We can drive the economy without driving up pollution."
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Tracking commentary and opinion from around Central New York, the state and nation:
Friday's Topic
J. Muir, of Marcellus, argues that the claims of the gas industry about the safety of hydrofracking amount to nothing more than "snake oil." Here is his letter:
If the pictures of hydro-fracking pads in Sunday's and Tuesday's papers were placed side by side, readers would see the difference between the gas industry's lies and the truth.
The industry claims hydro-fracking is ''a safe, proven technology.'' Yes, it has been used for several decades, but only in vertical wells that tapped pockets of natural gas. Today, the industry does horizontal drilling, fracturing along cracks in shale hoping to gather natural gas bubbles from a vast area. So drilling pads look like heavy industrial development, not isolated pumps that hardly interfere with agriculture.
With the 2005 Halliburton/Cheney loophole, the industry held off federal scrutiny for years. And with confidentiality agreements, the industry now claims there is no evidence of harm.
By delaying federal oversight the burden of regulation has fallen on individual states, which must scramble to sort truth from fiction and pass safeguards at this time of tight budgets and political division.
In Illinois, a farmer leased his land when he learned that fracking occurs well below the level of his drinking water source. Did he know how much fresh water fracking uses? Or how much would be returned contaminated with no safe method of disposal?
State by state the industry is on the take. Beware the snake-oil salesman wearing a suit and carrying a gas lease.
» Also today on hydrofracking: Town moratoriums can stop fracking in NY
The rest of today's letters to the editor
» Obama gets plenty of support, no cost to him
» Improve Congress by holding all accountable
» Student loan rates squeeze on middle class
» To make pay equal, give men lower wages
» Crackdown needed on drivers over speed limit
» Success of modern nuns calls for pride and congratulations
» Women have long done work of church ministry with little help
» American nuns mirror imagery of Good Shepherd every day
» Those who disagree with Vatican free to turn in their habits
» Sisters were aware of church rules before taking their vows
» Minimum wage hike would increase prices
» Student journalists show great honor and talent
» Encourage independent Syracuse University student journalism
A $10 word trending in today's news
» Jihad: 1. (among Muslims) A war or struggle against unbelievers; 2. The spiritual struggle within oneself against sin [Newswordy]
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» Today's lead editorial in The Post-Standard: E-Waste Recycling: One year into mandate, it appears to be working
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In the forecast, a high pressure ridge in the West should begin moving over Alabama today and start a record-breaking string of very hot days for the region. Today's high under sunny skies could reach 100 degrees. The return trip to the century mark could continue at least daily until possibly next Wednesday, July 4.
Highs could reach as much as 104 by Saturday. With the heat starting today the region is now under a heat alert and an air quality alert. The first means heat severe enough to be a health threat to at least the young and elderly. The later means a build up of ground-level ozone that may be unhealthy, especially for the young, the elderly and those who experience asthma.
No rain is forecast before Monday when a 20 percent chance of isolated showers and storms arrives. That will continue through at least July 4.
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By BEN LAMBERT
HOLYOKE – Upon taking a few steps into Highland True Value Hardware and Bike Shop on Hampden Street, it becomes quickly apparent that Harry Craven, the store's proprietor, is fond of the city of Holyoke, his hometown. In addition to the hardware supplies and bicycles that one would expect, the store has a wide variety of photos of the city on display - above, below, and on eye level, one after the next.
"I'm born and bred, spent my whole life here." said Craven. "I'm a collector of everything Holyoke, which includes my vast collection of photos, negatives and prints. I probably have eight or nine thousand images of Holyoke."
But putting his collection together hasn't just been a source of pleasure for Craven. For the past 16 years, it's also served as the basis for a line of calendars, entitled "Holyoke Memories," that he's produced and sold to raise money for local, charitable causes.
"In the hardware business, True Value, and before that Service Star, they send you something in the mail (asking) you to give out calendars ... and in a week, boom, they're gone," said Craven. "And I kept on thinking, year-after-year, something's wrong with this picture here. These calendars, they're not going to be put to good use. We can do better than this. Let's charge for a calendar, because if you charge for something, (people) are more likely to use it. And... I don't want to keep the money, let's do it for charity. So that's how it all started."
With the support of the folks at Mansir Printing, who've printed each batch of calendars free of charge since the second edition, it's never stopped. Each year's edition comes out somewhere between Thanksgiving and the New Year, like well-worn, slightly-faulty clockwork. Craven ruefully mentioned that they're always a bit late, but they're available into the summer.
His collection of images is huge, and there's always a cause to support - over the years, he's raised money for the Holyoke Merry-Go-Round, Holyoke Medical Center, Harmony House, Providence Ministries for the Needy, youth baseball, the Holyoke Boys and Girls Club, and a variety of others. This year, the proceeds will go to the autism classrooms in the Holyoke Public Schools. But no matter the money involved, producing the calendars will remain a labor of love for Craven - a chance to celebrate, memorialize and share the city he knows so well.
"I just love the old pictures, I love seeing people enjoy the photographs. I just enjoy people reminiscing," he said. "I love the old buildings, the architecture ... the workmanship. [I'll do this] until I'm 110, as long as I can. I want to show people how great a city we were, and how great a city we can become again."
Holyoke Memories calendar tribute to a 'great city' by Harry Craven
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Q: We have a stone wall in the front of our house thats approximately 3 feet high. Weve tried growing coreopsis there, but they bloomed very little and the foliage turned brown. Is there something you could recommend to put in place of them? I would prefer something purple, fuchsia, pink, or blue.
A: Two things come to my mind. One is Rozanne or Jolly Bee hardy geraniums, which are two new varieties of perennial geraniums that bloom purple nearly all summer. Theyre both very tough, very long-blooming and resistant to bugs, disease and rabbits. Nice lacy foliage, too. They grow about a foot tall and spread about 3 feet in a couple of years.
The second tough beauty is a blue bloomer called Walkers Low catmint (Nepeta). This perennial has silvery leaves, is extremely drought hardy and blooms much of the summer if you cut it back to a stub right after the first flush of flowering is done by early summer. This cutback also keeps it more compact and looking good. Walkers Low grows about 2 feet tall and spreads 3 to 4 feet.


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The supporters of Measures 66 and 67 have spent a lot of money and effort in the past few weeks trying to persuade Oregonians that the measures are the only way to avoid draconian cuts in state government and school services.
The two measures would raise business and personal income taxes, as well as reform some business taxes, in order to fill an estimated $727 million gap between state income and what the Legislature has budgeted to spend.
The all-cuts argument has always boiled down to the proposition that this election is our only shot. That there is no other option.
For that matter, the fear that this might be true -- that Oregon's political leaders can't do any better than this -- was one of our biggest concerns as we formulated our position opposing the measures. We suspect that many of the endorsements of the measures stem from the same fear. But we believe Oregon's leaders can do better than the flawed, destabilizing tax measures now on the ballot.
The package we are voting on in the days leading up to the Jan. 26 ballot deadline is the product of the bitter partisanship that has poisoned Oregon politics and restricted the vision and capacity of Oregon's Legislature. If we are to solve Oregon's tax crisis over the long haul, we must insist upon leaders who can, and will, put partisanship aside.
This is a two-way street. As critical as we have been of the Democratic leaders in state government, who shut out moderate business voices on their way to these ill-advised measures, it is unfair to single them out. Republicans in the Legislature also have repeatedly put their party's electoral politics ahead of their obligation to work for the good of all. Ultimately, the state budget -- including the decision to refer the ballot measures -- passed on a party-line vote. If this has become the norm for resolving crucial questions, Oregon is in deep trouble.
The state's elected leaders and the moderate-minded interest groups that help set the political agenda live in fear of the anti-government, no-taxes-in-any-circumstances groups that will try to undo even modest reforms to our tax system. But now isn't the time to knuckle under to such threats. Now is the moment when responsible mainstream leaders should be standing up to them.
Yes, it will be a heavy lift, and, yes, it will require a great deal more bipartisanship than has been evident in Salem for some time. But, if and when voters reject Measures 66 and 67, Gov. Ted Kulongoski must help lead Oregon out of the partisan swamp into which it has wandered. Kulongoski should convene a summit along the lines of the Mahonia Hall conference of 1990, in which he drove real reform of the state's then-dysfunctional workers' compensation system.
This one should bring together all of the interests with constructive roles to play in developing both short-term and long-term prescriptions for the state's ailing system of public finance. The governor should insist that participants produce a completely achievable alternative to the all-cuts budget-balancing scenario -- one that includes a mixture of temporary tax increases. He should also seek a separate long-term reform plan that includes business-tax reform and reform of the state's "kicker" tax refund. He should demand also that the group do more than put forth a plan. Participants need to emerge from the summit pledging to support its proposals, with money and activism.
We don't know anybody who thinks it's useful for some of Oregon's best public leaders to go to war over these tax proposals, but enacting them seems likely to move Oregon away from the sort of bipartisan effort that will be necessary to fix the system.
Back when Ted Kulongoski first ran for the job he holds now, he sought to produce a state government that could generate the support of Main Street. It turns out that the formulation was a little off. The governor, the Legislature and Oregon's Main Street leaders all have to show they can produce something good for the rest of the state. A postelection, pre-Legislature tax summit could be the first step toward proving that.


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If you haven't been watching Adventure Time, here's a great example of what you're missing. If you have, you're already familiar with the Land of Ooo, and it's probably occurred to you at least once that it would be a great setting for a video game.
Apparently we aren't alone in thinking this, because a couple weeks ago, show creator Pendleton Ward tweeted out some concept sketches for an Adventure Time game that got some attention. They're dope as hell, and if you haven't seen them yet, you should definitely check them out before reading on.
Awesome, right? Well, we got in touch with Pendleton to ask a couple questions about these sketches and to find out whether he actually wants to make this whole Adventure Time game thing happen. Here are his responses!
This whole idea you sketched out of a physics-based Adventure Time video game is incredibly cool! How serious are you about actually trying to get a real Adventure Time game made?
Damn Hell Serious.
What are some of your favorite games? Are there any in particular that inspired this idea?
my favorite games.. ehmm.. A Boy and His Blob.. The Tron FPS… LIMBO (the xbox downloadable that came out recently).. ehmm.. I really liked Seiklus and all the other games that Clysm made using Game Maker.. hmm.. I like Myst a lot.. I like adventure games that are full of mystery and story without dialog.. I like discovering secrets.. like checking behind every waterfall in every game that has waterfalls.. like Oblivion.. or.. I was just playing Dark Messiah of Might and Magic.. which had a secret behind a waterfall.. ehmm.. i love secret rooms.. and finding places that feel like secret areas.. like that little cat village in the middle of the Monster Hunter Wii maps.
Do you see this as being 2D or 3D game?
3D game. I'm thinking about katamari inspired graphics.. simple and stylized..
There's a lot of stuff about Adventure Time that feels a bit game-y. Just about everything, from your use of chiptunes in the soundtrack to little details in the Land of Ooo, seems to incorporate bits (no pun intended) of retro aesthetic. What is it about that era and style that appeals to you?
I grew up in it. It makes me feel warm and happy.
Anything else?
I love games.. I want the Adventure Time game to be so good.. I will work every waking extra hour that I have.. to make it as excellent as i can.. mmm.. mmhmm..
Thanks so much for talking to us, Pendleton!
I don't think I could be more psyched about this. If any talented indie devs are reading this: GET IN TOUCH WITH PEN AND MAKE THIS GAME HAPPEN. For the good of America. Okay? Okay.
Alright, readers! Those of you who watch Adventure Time: what would you want out of an Adventure Time game? Those of you who don't: would you play the game that exists in Pendleton's head? Let us know in the comments!


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DELTON, MI – A special meeting for a personnel review of embattled Barry Township police chief Victor Pierce has been set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Delton-Kellogg High School auditorium.
The meeting was set at Monday's Barry Township board meeting, where the fate of Pierce and the state of his currently suspended reserve police force was the prominent topic of discussion.
The auditorium was packed to the brim with a divisive crowd hoping to learn more about the community's hot-button issue. The meeting was moved to the high school to accommodate the expected large crowd.
Pierce has been feeling the heat from unhappy citizens, some of whom have complained that his 34-person reserve police force is unnecessary for the township of roughly 3,300 people. Some of the recent complaints include excessive force and police harassment. The reserve officer program has been temporarily suspended by the township board since July 18.
An agenda item to review the reserve officers who qualify for the department's insurance company recommendation was tabled for a future meeting.
A Michigan State Police investigation into the department, at the request of the township board, found no proof of criminal activity by the police force. Pierce acknowledged he's not out of the storm yet, but said the investigation's outcome "was a big comfort."
"To me that's been the biggest thing that I've been thinking about at the forefront," Pierce said. "I've looked at everything – our officers are very good. They've been doing great things. They've been doing good things in the community, and it hasn't been us-versus-them in mindset. We serve the community, and knowing that the past several months we've been scrutinized, it was rough, I've got to tell you that."
Approximately 30 citizens spoke for roughly an hour during the public comment portion of Monday's meeting, and the majority opposed Pierce continuing in his role as police chief.
Those who spoke in support of Pierce noted an enhanced feeling of safety created by the reserve officers, especially in schools, and expressed confidence in Pierce's ability to train reserve officers.
"I stand behind (Pierce) fully," said Chelsea Manies, a supporter of the township's reserve officers. Manies said that without reserve officers in the schools she would worry about the safety of her 9-year-old sister.
But others questioned the number of reserve officers and their level of training, voiced concerns about Pierce's lack of visibility in the community and challenged his overall ability to effectively lead the department, among other concerns.
Delton resident Ron Daniels said Pierce should be fire dismissed based on failure to live up to his contract – not as a result of the conduct of the reserve officers. He said Pierce lacks control of his department, fails to take proper care of police equipment and poorly communicates with township officials.
"He has never been part of the community," Daniels said. "But now, he's been in about every church. He's standing here shaking people's hands when they come in this door – it's too late."
Tony Crosariol said Pierce has not met six of 10 job requirements outlined in his contract, and said the expanded police presence under Pierce's watch was unwarranted for "a quiet little bedroom community."
Crosariol read a letter from concerned citizens calling for Pierce's immediate termination.
"Basically it's at the point where, as you can see, the community's real split," he said. "We've got to stop, this has to end. We've got to terminate Victor. It's hurting us – people aren't coming to town anymore, people aren't going to the businesses anymore, people aren't looking to buy houses. It's hurting, it needs to end."
Pierce said he's not sure what to expect from Tuesday's personnel review.
"In either case I'm going to hold my head high and move forward, stay strong," he said. "I'm always going to keep an optimistic view and I'm going to do a lot of praying about it. And in the end, whatever happens, I'll be prepared either way."


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Syracuse, NY -- A robbery of an Auburn submarine sandwich shop Thursday night is under investigation by Auburn police.
Police were called about 9:20 p.m. to the Jreck Subs shop at 251 Genesee St., where the sole employee in at the time said she was closing the store for the night when a man walked in through an unlocked back door, police said.
Police gave these details: The man ordered the employee to give him all the money and then shoved and punched the employee in the face. The employee gave the man money and the man ran from the store. Police are not saying how much money was taken.
The suspect was described as a black man, 5-foot 8-inches tall, wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt, a dark bandanna covering the lower part of his face and dark pants.
Police released photos taken from the store's surveillance cameras of the suspect and is asking the public's help in identifying him. Police said the times on the photos are not accurate.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 253-3231 or Detective Douglas Parker at 255-4726.


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AKRON, Ohio – Cynics circle Sergio Garcia's golf career like buzzards on roadkill. They are feasting after Rory McIlroy ran over Garcia to win the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational by two shots at Firestone Country Club on Sunday.
McIlroy began the day three shots behind Garcia and won by two shots.
Garcia's lead evaporated just three holes into the final round as he added to his legacy of Sunday failures, while young McIlroy headed into this week's PGA Championship the favorite to win his fourth career major, and second this summer.
McIlroy, who also beat Garcia by two strokes at the British Open two weeks ago, finished with a four-under par 66 and a 15-under 265 total for his first win at Firestone, and his eighth career victory.
He ascended to the No. 1 world ranking at age 25. It also was his first World Golf Championships event victory.
"I put some pressure on Sergio early,'' McIlroy said. "I rode my luck a little bit on the back nine. Sergio had some putts to get close to me. I had a couple tree limbs that went my way. But I played another really solid round of golf.''
McIlroy's run dated back to a rain delay Saturday, after which he cut two strokes off Garcia's lead with birdies on 17 and 18. Sunday's start gave him five straight birdies and a six-stroke swing on Garcia.
"Playing that five-hole stretch in five-under really set me up to have a great chance to win,'' McIIroy said.
McIlroy is the first to win consecutive starts since Tiger Woods in 2009 and heads to the PGA Championship on a roll.
"Very happy to be sitting here as the champion and No. 1 player in the world, and going into Valhalla with obviously a lot of confidence,'' McIlroy said.
Garcia lost what had been a magnificent touch with his driver and putter. He shot a 71 Sunday, which was 10 shots worse than his record-tying round Friday, and finished at 13-under 267.
"I felt like I played OK. Not amazing. Obviously, I didn't feel comfortable on the greens,'' sad the 34-year-old Spaniard.
McIlroy won $1.53 million. Garcia's consolation prize: $900,000.
Garcia placed second for the 12th time in his career, which also includes eight victories. Garcia is 3-for-12 when beginning Sunday in the lead.
McIlroy and Garcia, who are friends, had lunch before the final round and McIlroy appeared empathetic for Garcia's second straight loss to him.
"Sergio's been playing really well and I feel like he's come close, obviously, a few times,'' McIlroy said. "I think another win is right around the corner for him.''
First-round leader Marc Leishman was third at 268.
McIlroy's three opening birdies and Garcia's bogey on No. 3 put McIlroy one stroke ahead.
There were two swing holes in the round, starting with No. 3, which was the decisive hole of the tournament for both golfers. The 442-yard par four with a green fronted by a pond ranked most difficult in the tournament. It yielded seven birdies and forced 16 bogeyes. McIlroy birdied it twice. Garcia had two bogeys.
On Sunday, McIlroy's approach shot landed softly between a right-side bunker and the pin, six feet away. He sank the put. Garcia's drove it left into the rough, and his approach overshot the green into more rough, and he two-putted from six feet.
McIlroy and Garcia were tied at 14-under on 9 and 10. McIlroy regained the lead for good with a birdie on the par-4 11th, where his second shot landed within seven feet and he made the putt.
Garcia's bogey on 15 put him two shots behind.
McIlroy averaged a tournament-best 334.8 yards off the tee.
"It's the foundation of my game when I drive it like that," McIlroy said.
Woods withdraws: Defending champion Tiger Woods, an eight-time winner at Firestone, withdrew with back spasms on the ninth hole, leaving his status for the PGA Championship as well as possible Ryder Cup team selection in doubt.
Scoreboard watching: Charl Schwartzel's 64 lifted him into a four-way tie for fourth place at 271 with Patrick Reed, who shot a 65, Keegan Bradley (69) and Justin Rose (69).
Graeme McDowell, Rickie Fowler, Ryan Moore and Adam Scott were tied at 273.
Scott lost his No. 1 world ranking, falling to No. 2. Garcia is No. 3.
Life of Lefty: Unpredictability has always been essential to Phil Mickelson's wide appeal, from shot to shot and round to round. So, Sunday's season-best round of 62 was just another day at the office for "Lefty.''
A day after he labeled his iron play "pathetic,'' he holed a 92-yard wedge shot for one of 10 birdies. He finished five-under par and played his last 36 holes nine-under, which he hopes is a harbinger for the PGA Championship.
"When you feel like you're close, all you need is for it to just click one day, and all of a sudden you're off and running," he said. "Now, I don't know what will happen next week. But if I play well, I'll look back to today's round as being the key point."
Rain buddies: A 76-minute weather delay interrupted play in the morning, giving the course time to dry out. A light rain fell from the time play began at 8:05 a.m. until the stoppage at 10:44 a.m. Play resumed at noon, three hours before the leaders teed off and played under mostly sunny skies.
Woods and Bubba Watson were on the first tee when play was stopped.
"That was strange,'' Watson said. "The whole day started off strange.''
It got more weird. Playing ahead of Watson and Tiger was Russell Henley, whose scheduled partner, Graham DeLaet withdrew before the round with the flu.
"I called over to him on No. 4, 'You don't have any friends?'' Watson said.
Watson soon was without a partner when Woods withdrew.
"A few holes later, I'm like, 'I got no friends, either.' So, we joined up on 10,'' Watson said.
After clearing with rules officials, Watson and Henley finished their round together.


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- Climate change causing historic drought
- Part of a trend
Not only is the changing climate a contributing factor to the current drought, but with the current effects and future outlook for dry weather, conditions are forecast to intensify as a result of higher temperatures caused by the warming climate.
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Nothing but dust has been a common sight in southwest rain gauges. the trend could continue.
Part of a trend
Dr. John Harrington Jr., Professor of Geography, Kansas State University, said the western portion of Kansas is now experiencing severe drought of exactly the type expected from a changing climate.
"What's happening in Kansas is part of a much larger trend. The climate system has fundamentally changed, with human-driven emissions permanently altering temperatures and precipitation patterns. Droughts like this will continue and get worse until climate change is addressed," he said.
In Kansas, nearly half (47 percent), of the state remains in drought, including 37 counties, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The winter wheat crop in particular is at risk from dry weather and rapid weather swings.
"What we are seeing now is fundamentally different from previous mega-droughts, which were driven largely by precipitation. Now, thanks to higher temperatures driven by climate change, droughts are increasingly temperature-driven, which makes even normal levels of precipitation less effective in relieving drought conditions," added Dr. Valerie Trouet, Assistant Professor in the Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research, University of Arizona.
She added that the current conditions of severe drought in the West/Southwest and bitter cold, ice and snow in the East and Southeast are related to the impact of global warming on the jet stream. With more warming, the jet stream is slowing down, she claimed. She says the polar vortex is the flip side of the California drought.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, at least moderate drought conditions currently cover 60 to 80 percent of both Arizona and New Mexico, resulting in extreme wildfire outbreaks across the region.
The experts emphasized that the drought is likely just the latest in a series of worsening extreme conditions in the West. They noted that the Southwest has heated up markedly in recent decades, and the period since 1950 has been hotter than any period of the same length in at least 600 years.
Dr. Michael Hanemann, Professor of the Graduate School, Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics, University of California, Berkeley, noted the California drought is already as bad as or worse than any drought in recent memory, and "likely the worst the state has seen in seventy years.
"In previous droughts, Mother Nature has had no more than two dry winters in a row. We have now had two dry winters, but there is no guarantee that next winter will be wet. In fact, climate change makes it far more likely that we will have an unprecedented third dry winter. The implications of that for California's water supplies, agriculture and people would be alarming to say the least," he said.
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ICC announced a ban on sixes straight down the ground in 2013 to tribute to former great England Cricket captain and great commentator Tony Greig who has died after suffering a heart attack. He was 66.ICC President Alan Isaac said "We stopped all the sixes straight down the ground in 2013 as a glorious career of captain and mostly a great commentator has ended today. This is tribute to a guy who just not entertained but excited us to watch the cricket match. He made us stick to a match and increased our affection towards cricket. Now as we don't have a guy who excites us with his great voice and statement 'Straight down the ground all they way for six' we banned any six or even four straight down the ground in 2013. 2013 will be a Tony Greig year. Tony we will miss you."
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Amanda Smith, programme leader for British
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York St John University, has been named national teacher of the
year in the Signature annual awards for her supportive, nurturing
and inspirational approach.
The Signature awards recognise individuals and
organisations who have made a significant contribution toward
achieving a society in which deaf and deafblind people have full
access. The teacher of the year award identifies those who through
their drive and enthusiasm, classroom commitment and high-quality
teaching have expanded provision, improved access or achieved
consistently outstanding results in qualifications.
Jim Edwards, Signature Chief Executive
"Amanda is a deserved winner of the national
teacher of the year award. Her commitment to excellence in the
classroom and dedication to improving her knowledge through
research has had incredibly positive benefits for her
Amanda, whose first language is BSL rather
than English having been born deaf, teaches BSL levels 1 and 2 at
York St John University. She recently became a Teaching Fellow at
the University and is soon to add BSL Level 3 to the classes. Since
she joined the Modern Languages Department there has been a
substantial increase in the number of students studying BSL and
Amanda recently achieved a 100% pass rate.
Commenting on her accolade Amanda said:
"BSL is like learning any other language – you
need to keep practising, enjoy what you are doing and have a sense
of humour! I am so delighted to receive the honour of being named
teacher of the year by Signature and to win this prestigious
Rachel Wicaksono, Head of Languages and
Linguistics at York St John University added:
"The moment when Amanda's name was called out
at the national teacher of the year awards ceremony was a truly
thrilling one. Amanda's students and colleagues in the York St John
Business School are extremely proud of her achievement."
Amanda engages her students in lessons with
the use of role play, handouts and by arranging visits to a local
deaf club so that they can gain experience. She is a huge support
to students when they are struggling and celebrates their successes
by holding group meals and events. Amanda has a great sense of
humour and believes that this, coupled with a positive learning
environment, lead to great results.
With Amanda's support, the BSL students have
set up a Sign Café at the University which is frequented by deaf
students and local BSL users. Here they can practice their BSL
skills and learn more about deaf culture. Amanda also teaches deaf
awareness to University staff and integration has greatly improved
on campus.
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SOLON, Ohio -- Solon plans to spend $35,000 on a state performance audit, so Ohio Auditor Dave Yost can zero in on inefficiencies in the city and suggest ways to improve.
Council will also read over 28 ordinances and resolutions at the meeting, including legislation that would begin a city-wide automated recycling program. The city began a six-month automated recycling pilot program in September. Residents in the pilot group showed a 50 percent increase in the amount of items they were recycling during the program.
Council will also discuss new legislation that would adjust the pay schedule and salary of full-time city employees who weren't part of the collective bargaining agreement for this year. The council may consider this legislation under suspension of the rules because it has been declared an emergency. Between April and June of last year, Solon City Council bypassed the usual three readings in 95 percent of ordinances.
Solon residents, what questions do you have about these ordinances?
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Saddle Club launches first horse challenge
Even as a horse person herself, Port Orchard resident Rena Boyer-Beller was surprised to learn that Kitsap County has the most horses per capita in the state.
There are a lot of us with horses, and there arent enough equine events for us, said Boyer-Beller, who runs Cedar Crest Stables and is a member of the Kitsap Saddle Club in South Kitsap. Not only that, were losing trails and forest land all the time.
So in an effort to both boost the ranks of the equine-inclined and offer them more events, the Kitsap Saddle Club will be hosting its first-ever Horse Starting Challenge this weekend.
Put on by Boyer-Beller and her stables, the event will showcase the training skills of three local trainers South Kitsap resident Esta Dibley, Poulsbo resident Patricia Ruff and Oregon resident Steve Rother.
The event will begin with offering the trainers four untrained horses all offspring of Belfair stallion American Commander, owned by Jim and Elaine Davis to choose from.
Then they will begin softening and saddling their horse, Boyer-Beller said, explaining that all the trainers will be working side-by-side in the pen with the audience watching them work.
After training the horses for two hours the first day, each trainer will then put on an individual demonstration lasting about an hour. Those demonstrations will begin at noon.
The second day of the challenge also begins at 9 a.m. with more presentations, and will lead up to the grand finale each trainer leading his or her horse through a trail obstacle course.
The trainers will be judged by a completely impartial woman chosen because she doesnt know any of them, Boyer-Beller said, explaining that the judge will use a point system to score each presentation and decide the winner.
Boyer-Beller said she hopes this event will bring both more events to the area and more members to the club. She hopes to see about 200 people attend this weekend.
We can hold about 1,000 people at that venue, she said, adding that based on the calls shes gotten so far, including from as far as Sequim and Snohomish, news of the event is spreading.
Boyer-Beller said the Kitsap Saddle Club is the largest horse-man club in Washington state, and it was recently named the 2006 Washington State Horseman Club of the year.
For more information, call the club at 871-3845.
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2017 Request for Site Proposals Application
Host Agencies (health departments, community health centers, and other community agencies), please submit a description of your site, the student projet, and other responsibilities to the AHEC Program office using the following link: 2017 Request for Site Proposals Application
Our matching process works best if we have a complete list of available projects and sites when the student application period opens in mid-December, so students can indicate their preferences. Therefore, we urge you to get your proposal in no later than November 21st (December 1st for Milwaukee sites). We will, however, continue to accept site/project proposals through the end of February.
The Wisconsin AHEC Community Health Internship Program links undergraduate and graduate student interns with local health departments, community service agencies and community health centers throughout Wisconsin to address a variety of public health issues. Projects vary widely to suit interns' interests and abilities and local program needs. On-site mentors provide technical support and assistance and facilitate shadowing opportunities to help interns gain an understanding and appreciation of the broad range of public health activities undertaken at the local level. The program would not be possible without the dedication and commitment of these community health professionals.


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Alan M. Fisher has received an Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded on a merit system in areas such as academic achievement, extracurricular activities, physical fitness, specific performance or accomplishment, leadership abilities, and personal interviews.
The scholarship entitlements include tuition and fees and an allowance of $600 per semester for educational assistance, textbooks, supplies and equipment, and a monthly stipend for up to 10 months of each school year during the first year at the host college or university.
Upon graduation from the host college and completion of the ROTC program, the student cadet receives a bachelor's degree and a commission of second lieutenant in the Air Force.
All scholarship students incur a military service obligation of eight years, which may be fulfilled by either serving on active duty or in the Reserve Components of the Air Force.
Fisher is the son of Lisa and Thomas Fisher of Pitman.
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The Client
- Directed by Joel Schumacher
===Story=== The exceptionally fine cast--Susan Sarandon, Tommy Lee Jones, J.T. Walsh, Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony Edwards, William H. Macy, Anthony LaPaglia, Ossie Davis, and Brad Renfro--goes a long way toward making ''The Client'' one of the more solidly enjoyable screen adaptations of a John Grisham southern gothic legal thriller. Teen-hearthrob Renfro is a natural, playing a kid whose life is in jeopardy after he witnesses the death of a Mob lawyer. Susan Sarandon is the attorney who decides to look after the boy; nobody can match her when it comes to playing strong and protective maternal figures (''Thelma and Louise'', ''Lorenzo's Oil'', ''Dead Man Walking''). Sarandon won her fourth Oscar nomination as best actress for this role, before finally winning the following year for ''Dead Man Walking''. Author Grisham was so impressed with former window dresser/fashion designer/screenwriter-turned-director Joel Schumacher's work on this movie that he later asked him to direct ''A Time to Kill''. ''--Jim Emerson'' ===DVD Features=== *Color *Closed-captioned *Dolby *HiFi Sound *Widescreen
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|Mary-Louise Parker
|Dianne Sway
|Anthony LaPaglia
|Barry Muldano
|J.T. Walsh
|Anthony Edwards
|Clint Von Hooser
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|Mark Sway
|Will Patton
|Sgt. Hardy
|Bradley Whitford
|Thomas Fink
|Anthony Heald
|Kim Coates
|Paul Gronke
|Kimberly Scott
|William H. Macy
|Dr. Greenway
|Dan Castellaneta
|Slick Moeller
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- Genre: Drama Movies
- Theme(s): Lifestyle, Mob/Organized Crime, Espionage/Secret Ops
- Director: Joel Schumacher
- Producer: Warner Brothers
- Length: 119 min
- Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Theatrical Release North America Jul 20, 1994
Ratings North America PG-13 Europe 15 Australia M
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The program, for children ages 3 to 9, is designed to introduce children to Dinosaurs and will feature numerous interactive stations including fossil making, wooden dinosaur models, dinosaur buttons, a timeline of the earth's history, a rock and mineral quiz, fossils, and a "dino" ring toss game.
A number of the museum's standing exhibits, including Odyssey of the Spheres, Bernoulli blower, and bubble machine, will also be on display.
The recommended donation for the program is $3 per child. There is no charge for those in need.
Volunteers are always welcome for Sensational Saturdays and Sundays Programs. Please call coordinator Tom Davidson at 908-725-4677 to volunteer.
The Children's Museum is a nonprofit corporation. Information on the Children's Museum, including their complete listing of winter and spring 2011 programs, is available at childrensmuseumnj.org.
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AUBURN, Alabama -- Greg Robinson is almost assured to go in the top 10 of the NFL Draft in May, but his stock is fluctuating based on team needs.
The former Auburn offensive tackle could very well be the No. 1 prospect in the draft, but only one of the teams with a top five pick (St. Louis Rams) appear to be aiming for Robinson or Texas A&M's Jake Matthews.
ESPN analyst Todd McShay made a few changes in his latest mock draft, and one of the biggest omissions from the top five is an offensive tackle.
Robinson falls from the second overall pick (Rams) all the way to the Atlanta Falcons with the No. 6 pick in McShay's latest mock draft.
Why the sudden drop? Team needs, it seems.
"Coming out of the combine, I wrote that the Falcons could be one of the big winners in this year's draft, and in this scenario they hit a home run," McShay writes. "Short of (South Carolina defensive end Jadeveon) Clowney falling to them at No. 6, which isn't going to happen, this is the scenario that would make the Falcons decision-makers happiest."
McShay calls Robinson "one of the four elite prospects" in the 2014 draft and writes that "he's the most dominating offensive lineman at the point of attack that I've ever evaluated."
Robinson is still hoping he can jump all the way to the Houston Texans at No. 1, but that appears to be less and less likely. McShay sees teams placing a high priority on quarterbacks, with three going in the first four picks.
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Finally, we have moved into the spring season. The days are longer; the songs of birds are heard; the fields will soon become dark patches for planting; and new life is all around us. Very soon, it will be Easter, and everyone attending Evergreen Outreach has expectations of the special afternoon presentations.
This past Monday, we had a capacity crowd of 150 or more.
By Panzi Blackwell
The fellowship room of St. James Lutheran Church was filled with the piano music of Richard Tucker as the guests were entering, being seated and greeting friends at the third Lenten Luncheon on Wednesday, March 30.
Mike Lewis, in the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Viktoria Halmagyi, welcomed those present, and invited them to join in singing "Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed." Lewis asked the blessing for the meal.
Paratrooper! There is something about that word that still excites me today. "Back in the day," it meant being different from the rest of the Army. You were no longer just an ordinary "straight leg" soldier – you were a paratrooper! You wore highly shined jump boots with your Class "A" dress uniform. You wore the highly coveted "silver jump wings" on your chest. And you wore the beret! Of course, now everyone in the Army wears a beret.
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Wednesday, April 6
• Wright's Corner Unit of Home and Community Education, 1 p.m., Loudon Town House.
The latest family to have three generations as members of Temperance Lodge No. 16 A.F. & A.M. is represented in this photo. From left to right are Fred Willms Sr., Nathan Willms and Fred Willms Jr.
After many years of being miles apart, a brother and his two sisters were recently reunited after a phone call made by Marie Davis of Vandalia.
Charles Carroll, Brenda Carroll Davis and Retta Carroll Evans were reunited in West Frankfort at the home of Dean and Brenda Davis.
On March 19, a retirement dinner was held at the Davis home to honor Brenda's husband, Dean, who was to retire on April 1 from the Illinois Department of Corrections after 25 years.
Thursday, April 7 – Ham and beans, cole slaw, copper penny carrot salad, mandarin oranges w/bananas, two pieces of corn bread.
Friday, April 8 – Tuna noodle casserole, lettuce salad w/tomatoes, three-bean salad, plums, biscuit.
Monday, April 11 – Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, spinach, blushing pears, graham crackers, enriched bread.
Tuesday, April 12 – Turkey tetrazzini, green peas, glazed carrots, Jello with fruit, wheat bread.
ST. ELMO – A grand slam earlier this season has already given St. Elmo senior Kase Stolte something from his senior year that he will always remember.
"Me and Ben Sperry have a thing about who is leading the team in home runs, so it was a good feeling that I tied him and hit in three other guys," Stolte said.
Through Tuesday, they were still tied with two apiece.
But, if it's up to Stolte, the grand slam and contest will be just two of many memories created this season.
Staci Smithson of Altamont and Obie Farmer Jr. of New Baden have announced their engagement and upcoming wedding.
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Mom worried about daughters safety
TRURO - Robyn Green shudders as she considers the potential dangers her twin daughters face if they are left to walk to and from their bus stop.
"There's no sidewalks," she said, of the short stretch of road between Deuville's rink and her house several driveways away on Harmony Road. "They drive like 80 clicks (kilometers per hour) up that road."
Although a new sidewalk is being constructed in the area, it is only being extended as far as Deuville's rink, which offers absolutely no benefit to her daughters.
And while the distance the nine-year-olds must walk along the edge of the road is only about one-tenth of a kilometre, Green said the roadway is too narrow to provide any degree of safety for her daughters.
Her desired solution is to simply have her daughters picked up and dropped off at their own driveway. But Green said that option was turned down by the bus officials she spoke with at the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board.
"And their exact words are: 'we are not a door-to-door service,'" she said, of the reaction to her proposal.
"Why do my kids need to have this risk?" she asks, of the possibility of them being struck by a vehicle.
"It's a rule," she said, of the board's bus-stop policy. "Rules are put in place to be adapted accordingly. It's not a law."
To help avoid the possibility of the girls being struck by a vehicle, Green, who is attending the Nova Scotia Community College, said she pays someone to have them picked up daily at the bus stop.
But she believes it is an expense and an aggravation that just is not necessary.
"It's makes no sense," she said. "And it's not bad now but wait until it snows. There's no room to walk (without actually being on the road)."
School board spokeswoman Carolyn Pierce acknowledged the issue is "an unfortunate situation" for Green and her daughters. But she said school bus drivers are governed under the Nova Scotia Motor Carriers Act as to how many stops are permitted along each route.
After receiving a call from Green to the board's transportation department on Monday, Pierce said, officials are taking the matter under consideration.
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If you goFifth annual Chocolate Soiree
What: Annual fundraiser for Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31
Where: Cityscape, located upstairs at City Centre above The Union Cabaret & Grille, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall
Cost: $60 per person, includes samples and select wine and beer
Contact: 269-342-4354, www.wellspringdance.org
Wellspring Executive Director Maria Suszynski said money raised from the event will go to support the organization's youth scholarships for dance classes and residencies. There will be around a dozen chefs and chocolatiers serving a variety of chocolate-inspired items.
"It's an extremely fun, upbeat party. There have been years where I haven't had a chance to sample all the food because we're so busy talking," she said.Suszynski said the Soiree also gives the public a chance to learn more about Wellspring.
"It's a friend-raiser, not a fundraiser," she said.
The event grew out of its previous home at the Wellspring Theatre in the Epic Center and will be held this year at Cityscape, above the Union Cabaret & Grille, 125 S. Kalamazoo Mall.
Suszynski shared a list of impressive participants in the Soiree, including McKenzie's Baker, Full City Cafe, Epic Bistro, The Wine Loft, Garden Gate Cafe, Bold and Confections with Convictions, among others.
Suszynski said they will be making more than just desserts, for example, at a previous event, Just Good Foods made chocolate tamales.
"Somehow it ends up being more than everyone can eat," she said of the night's offerings.
WKZO-AM personality Lori Moore will serve as MC.
Tickets for the event are $60 and includes samplings of the chocolate-inspired dishes, as well as select wine and beer.
Tickets are available online at www.eventbrite.com or www.wellspringdance.org. They will also be available at the door the night of the event.
"It's a great event for a girls' night out or a pre-Valentine's Day date," Suszynski said.


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Northshore students bound for National History Day competition
Students from Sunrise Elementary School; Canyon Park, Leota, Northshore and Timbercrest junior high schools; and Bothell and Woodinville high schools presented their historical interpretations and projects before panels of judges at the Washington State National History Day competition held May 3. Eight projects qualified for the National History Day competition to be held June 15-19, at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md.
Northshore Junior High School was awarded the Most Outstanding School trophy for the second year in a row and Northshore Junior High School student Mark Ikeda received the Washington State Historical Society Award for his project.
National qualifiers include:
Junior Group Performance
Second Place: Megan Rogers, Sophie Hall, Timbercrest Junior High School
Title: School Integration - The Dream and the Struggle for Education Equality
Junior Individual Performance
Second Place: Katie Orr, Northshore Junior High
Title: DDT; Protect Today or Protect Tomorrow
Senior Individual Performance
Second Place: Anael Kuperwajs, Timbercrest Junior High
Title: Lewis Hine and the National Child Labor Committee: Rights, Responsibilities, and Reform
Northshore students bound for National History Day competition:
Junior Individual Website
First Place: Gina Svab, Northshore Junior High
Title: A Dangerous Workplace: Triangle Factory Fire
Senior Group Website
First Place: Cameron Hudson, Ryan Turner, Abbey Carson, Timbercrest Junior High
Title: Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act: The Right to Advertise
Senior Group Documentary
First Place: Eric Zhu, Jake Millman, Ray Fung, Jeffrey Maxwell, Northshore Junior High
Title: "Miranda v. Arizona: Liberty and Justice for All"
Junior Group Exhibit
First Place: Sierra McKissick, Karoline Wucherer, Timbercrest Junior High
Title: Don't Drop the Ball on Title IX
Junior Individual Exhibit
Second Place: Scott Iwafuchi, Northshore Junior High
Title: The Civil Rights Cases: The Five Cases That Forever Changed The Perception of American Civil Rights
Additional state results:
Junior Individual Performance
Third Place: Kaja Aagaard, Northshore Junior High
Title: Dr. Seuss: Drawing Towards Victory
Fourth Place: Caelan Wisont, Timbercrest Junior High
Title: Prohibition - The Failure of Our Government and the Mass Criminalization of America
Northshore Students Bound for National History Day Competition
Fifth Place: Kira Fontana, Timbercrest Junior High
Title: Child Labor During the British Industrial Revolution: The Responsibility to Establish Children's Rights
Sixth Place: Lauren McDonald, Northshore Junior High
Title: Stealing a Kingdom - The United States Overthrow of the Hawaiian Monarchy
Junior Paper
Sixth Place: Maddie Seidel, Canyon Park Junior High
Title: Mercury 13 - The 13 Women Who Dared to Reach for the Stars
Junior Individual Website
Fourth Place: Andrew Nguyen, Northshore Junior High
Title: The Pentagon Papers - Is Silence Golden?
Sixth Place: Kate Companion Sunrise Elementary
Title: Theodore Roosevelt - The Conservation President
Junior Group Website
Fifth Place: Helena Senturia, Leah Matthews, Timbercrest Junior High
Title: Velodrome d'Hiver - The Roundup
Junior Individual Documentary
Fourth Place: Ryan Check, Leota Junior High
Title: Crew Resource Management - Empowering Airline Safety
Fifth Place: Simon Jones, Northshore Junior High
Title: McCarthyism - A Red Tide Sweeping the Nation
Northshore Students Bound for National History Day Competition
Sixth Place: Mark Ikeda Northshore Junior High
Title: National Security vs. Individual Rights: Japanese Americans and World War II
*Received Washington State Historical Society Award
Senior Individual Documentary
Fourth Place: Luke Mollerup, Leota Junior High
Title: How the Death of One Pig Nearly Sparked a War
Junior Individual Exhibit
Third Place: Emre Aksan, Northshore Junior High
Title: The Black Panther Party - Empowering African Americans To Determine Their Own Destiny
Fourth Place: Rachel Gurevich, Northshore Junior High
Title: The Pentagon Papers - Freedom of the Press
Sixth Place: Natalie Garofano Leota Junior High
Title: The Native American Boarding School: A Dark and Forgotten Era
Junior Group Exhibit
Sixth Place: Chloe Stedman, Tori Harding, Timbercrest Junior High
Title: The Salem Witch Trials: When Courts Were Overrun By Myth
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