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There seems to be a whirlwind of activity by entrenched board members trying to gather enough proxy votes to save their skins after the embattled CEO managed a production record and a surprise earnings beat. This board has been packed by the Chairman for many years and may now pay the price for rubber stamping the Chairman's attempt to oust him and for mishandling of the CEO succession issue. Its long past time that real shareholder best interest made an appearance here.
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Hi all, I just added an Event for the marathon weekend currently scheduled for Saturday and Sunday over Memorial Day weekend, May 24-25. I will host this time. Let's hear everyone's ideas of what to build, and decide on a few things.
I just made a grave grabber yesterday with a shiatsu. I think it turned out well. we could do that.
Also, things I would like to make in the future include,
Flying crank ghost
tombstone peeper
Another tombstone that incorporates a statue
So, get your ideas out there and lets hear them.
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I'd like to do this too.
Hi Lori and all Colorado haunters. I haven't met you yet but I am interested in attending your marathon weekend and am interested in tombstones and a tombstone peeper. I also intend to bask in the glow of everyone's creativity and knowledge.
By the way, I couldn't get the link to the Reaper Tombstone, but is that the one that's the standing hooded death with a scythe and/or book? If it is, it's on my wish list too.
Susan, your are more than welcome to join our little group. We have members with a vast array of knowledge. What we have typically done on the Marathon weekend is one larger prop, and a couple of smaller props, or demos. Last year we made a large tombstone, potion bottles, and had a demo of mold and casting by one of the members. We were going to do 3 axis skulls, but the kits did not arrive on time. We made those later in the year. Please go to the event under upcoming events and rsvp if you haven't already.
Welcome, and I look forward to meeting you. And here is one photo of the reaper I was speaking of.
I like the columns idea and if there is a easy way to make the tombstone with the statue, I am all in.
Rob could you transport something like columns home realistically? Just for clarification, when you say statue tombstone, are you talking about the reaper above, or a more traditional tombstone which incorporates a statue? I see them as two separate things.
Hey Lori... I just noticed that you live right up the street from us! We live off of Arapahoe and Holly :)
Hey all, I am leaning towards a tombstone with statue, not the traditional style, but more on the lines of this,
The ones I'm thinking will incorporate the round concrete tubes with a squarish base. With that being said, everyone who wants to build one would need to supply a statute of their choosing. Rite Aid has its garden decor on sale now, and I recently bought this at 50% off. It cost me $9.99, and is solar activated. The orb lights at night. It is almost 12 inches tall. They had larger ones, but I liked the light up feature of this one.
I also have found several of these crosses from goodwill, savers, ARC etc.
Along with other resin angles. You could even use a broken statue, an urn, a flower vase, whatever your mind can conceive. I also bought two gargoyles for 50% off at Rite Aid. Big Lots is also a great place to look. Happy hunter haunters. Once I get a prototype designed, I will have a better idea of the price for everyone.
I like the reaper tombstone a lot better. I really want to make some mini led spotlights, and power supply boxes for them. That's the one project I absolutely must build this year. (And also finally getting software and putting my talking skull to use).
Lori, those are great finds!!! I may be out shopping today.. That's why I love this forum! :)
Dave, the reaper is cool, but I think we have limited time to get that one done. I don't have monster mud knowledge, nor experience working with chicken wire. Maybe we can plan that one for a later time. I really like it too. We could need someone to come up with a plan and act as lead on that project. The group did spots sometime before I joined, and I know Other Dave made a bunch this past year. Maybe someone can give you pointers or offer to teach a new class.
I have been looking at cherub tombstones too. Also the ones with children. I'll have to plan some shopping trips soon. The cherub you found is perfect.
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Huelva Things to Do
El Rocio, "The Dew" ...a pilgrims' town
A legend says that during the second half of the 13th century, somewhere in the middle of nowhere a statue of El Rocio's Virgen was found in the salt marshes. Commanded by madness, the construction of a small chapel in those the salt marshes, began in honor of this vision. It was a far and difficult place to errect a chapel, but the Almontenos knew...more
Monument to the first Spain-America...
Next to the Queen's pier in Palos de la Frontera, close to La Rabida, is a monument to the PLus Ultra, name of the hydroplane that made for the first time in history the trip between Europe and America. It left the Calzadilla pier, on the edge of Palos de la Frontera, January 22th 1926. Given by the Argentina's government, the monument represents...more
Hommage to Colombus at Muelle de las...
The Muelle de las Carabelas, "The Caravels pier" invites you to a stroll through Colombus' history. Located a few kilometers from Huelva, the place that served as departure point to the intrepid navigator Christopher Colombus. Colombus' ships were reproduced for the 500th anniversary of America's discovery. The Caravels pier consists in a lobby...more
Visinting small towns... Ayamonte
This area has been populated since the Bronze Age. Of the Roman times, only the ruins of a forteress are left. During the 13th century, Sancho II of Portugal conquered it from the Arabs but ended up yielding it to the Order of Santiago. Later, through the treaty of Badajoz, when Alfonso XI accessed to the crown of Castilla, it was again given to...more
Touring the Mines of Rio Tinto
The major attraction of the Mines is touring them abord an old 20th century restaured mining train, a spectacular adventure that allows contemplation of unusual landscapes, while riding a distance of 11 km until "the Friars" station. The restaured train, runs parallel to the Tinto river a world unique ecosystem along the railway line, constructed...more
The fabled King Solomon's mines
Visiting the Rio Tinto mines is an unforgettable experience, and is an excellent way to spend a day when touring the countryside around Sevilla or Huelva. Accessed through the Minas de Rio Tinto town, about an hour's drive away from the abovementioned cities, here, we can see what 150 years of intensive extraction of mineral wealth has done to...more
Muelle de las Carabelas (Harbour of the...
Close to La Rábida monastery, on the Río Tinto estuary, is the the Muelle de las Carabelas. This is a museum and exhibition dedicated to Columbus's voyage to the New World, complete with life-size replicas of Columbus's three ships, The Niña, The Pinta and The Santa María. The three reproduction of the ships were built in 1992 especially for the...more
Columbus Monument
Huelva's main claim to fame centres around Christopher Columbus who sailed from just outside Huleva on his voyage of dicovery. So it is not surprising to find a huge stone monument of Christopher Columbus (Monumento a Colón) situated at the Punta de Sebo, near to the confluence of the Odiel and Tinto rivers. The monument symbolically faces west...more
La Rábida Gardens
The La Rábida Monastery also boasts beautiful botanical gardens leading from the carpark up to the main monastery building. The gardens contain some beautiful and unusual species of plants and shrubs. There is also a monument dedicated to Columbus in the garden. The monument is a statue of Columbus.more
La Rábida Monastery
La Rábida Franciscan Monastery, or to give it it's full title, 'Monasterio de Santa María de la Rábida', lies approx. 10 km outside Huelva.Columbus spent time at the monsatery between the years 1491 and 1492 while waiting waiting for financial backing from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, for his voyage of exploration to the New World. The...more
Visiting small towns... Jabugo
The oldest data of the first human groups noted in Jabugo are possibly the Neolitic ones seen in the Moorish cave, found on the dirt road between Jabugo and Galaroza. The history of Jabugo was united to Almonaster's until the 12th century, when Don Luis Marquez de Avellaneda granted Jabugo its consent for independence. In 1691, Carlos II granted it...more
Grutas de las Maravillias
The city of Aracena has been formed as a tourist enclave within the mountain set, thanks to the formation, most of the times by local initiatives. A complex introduced by the Museum of Contemporary Art; the Church of the Castle declared joint historical-artistic monument in 1931, the instalations of a geologic-mining museum in the reception...more
Horseback riding in Galaroza
Of course andalucia being the land of horses, it is possible to ride horses just about anywhere. But those beautiful horses also being some of the most prestigious in the world, riding them often doesn't come cheap. The least expensive ranches are often found in the country and one of the best one happens to be in Galaroza, near Aracena. Julio...more
Visiting small towns... Minas del Rio...
The first establishments that gave birth to this population is explaned by advantaging reserves of the mineral, because of which from the oldest times the town has been one of miners. Its tartesic period benefitted to Phoenician retailers while during the Roman era, wide operations took place on its territory so that the mineral ressourcere was...more
Colombus' departure point in 1492, La...
La Rabida is an established Franciscain monastery right over the Odiel river, in an old Muslim industrial construction. Arabic, "Rabida" means "watchtower"; originaly, this place was a Muslim fortress, but in 1412, Pope Benoît XIII allowed the Franciscans to occupy the building thus, founding a monastery in its place. It is in this monastery that...more
Huelva Hotels
Barcelo Isla Canela
never eat so good anywhere in Huelva. calm, pittoresque location rooms quite smallmore
Barcelo Punta Umbria
Avda. del Oceano s/n, Huelva, 21100, Spain
Satisfaction: Very Good
Good for: Solo
Parador Cristobal Colon
Playa de Mazagon, Mazagon, Costa de la Luz, 21130, Spain
Satisfaction: Excellent
Good for: Business
Huelva Restaurants
Jamon Serrano is NOT Pata Negra
Cured ham is called jamón serrano, or mountain-cured ham. It can be very good. But, Huelva has some special pigs. These are a native breed called iberico, a small brown pig which thrives on the acorns from scrub oaks and cork trees. From the iberico comes the most superb cured ham.more
the good spanish cook
this is the best restaurant i tried in the whole area. it s better that you booked in summer months, coz u can have problems to find a table here to have dinner. i think the key point is the superb quality of the raw materials. the "iberic" pork, olive oil, fresh fish, teh vegetables ... join this to some local wines and breads and a good cook, and...more
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Huelva Nightlife
Huelva Nightlife
Huelva Nightlife is increasingly Internationally known for its brilliant entertainment.Its youthful mystique adds to a friendly atmosphere,creating a high positive energy level to enjoy the best parties ever.Thus becoming the Spanish capital of fun.Follow that Blog or Twitter:...more
"PUNTA UMBRIA" night life
this is the main night life spot in summer. the pedestrian street that crosses cthe city is full with bars that open till 4am aprox. from 4am on there are a couple of discos that remain open till 8 a.m. in the outskirts. one of them is "cachao" in front of the beach, so u can go there after (or in the midle of) the nightmore
30 night bars in les than 200 meters
A lot of bars vl12,docklands, lone star, saxo, box, santuario, anubis, el templo, el ocho and much more in less than 200 meters. the street is called Gines Martín and La merced Square There's no problem with your clothesmore
Huelva Local Customs
Andalucia is famous for its...
Andalucia is famous for its pilgrimages or 'romerías' - so called because pilgrims traditionally walked to Rome, and therefore became known as 'romeros' - to popular shrines, around which fiestas are held.
Perhaps the most spectacular is the one devoted to the Virgen del Rocío, popularly called 'El Rocio' for short. Nearly a million people from all over Spain and Andalucia make long journey to gather in a small hamlet of El Rocio in the marshlands of the Guadalquivir River delta (south of Almonte), where the statue of the 'Madonna of the Dew' has been worshipped since 1280. The pilgrims come on horseback and in gaily decorated covered wagons from all over the region, transforming the area into a colourful and noisy party. The climax of the festival is the weekend before Pentercost Monday (9th June 2003, 31 May 2004, 16 May 2005, 5 June 2006). In the early hours of the Monday the Virgin is brought out of the chrurch. This remarkable event is always televised.Add to your Trip Planner
Huelva Off The Beaten Path
Make sure you go down the pier...
Make sure you go down the pier like thing which leads you to lagoons, sand and loads of shells which are in almost perfect condition... There are loads of birds and the flamingos are especially fun to watch...Add to your Trip Planner
Huelva General
A little comfort
When you get to hot and you are tired you can go to the mission that is just down the road and take a look around.The courtyard here was so cool and refreshing.Respect the monks as this is a monk school. A sit in the shade is all that was needed to regain the strength.more
Parque de Doñana
The Region of Doñana is a wide territory of almost 300.000 hectares. There can be found open spaces of great ecological value. El Parque Nacional y Natural de Doñana , the Reservas Concertadas de la Dehesa de Abajo and La Cañada de los Pájaros... form an unit of protected areas that make Doñana one of the most emblematic natural enclave in...more
We were in a tapas bar next to...
We were in a tapas bar next to a bullring and several of her friends were there. We had the tapas but as I do not eat seafood and the town is famous for its fishing I was not popular and my friends were astonished that I did not eat seafood. After lots of misunderstandings we eventually went to a bar on the main street and tried to communicate. I...more
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Serbia rejects EU-brokered Kosovo deal
Monday, April 8, 2013
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia rejected on Monday a European Union-brokered deal for reconciliation with its former province of Kosovo — a defiant move that could jeopardize the Balkan country's EU membership aspirations and fuel tensions in the region.
The European Union had given Serbia until Tuesday to say whether it would relinquish its effective control over northern Kosovo in exchange for the start of Serbia's EU membership negotiations.
Even before the government rejection, Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic — Serbia's most powerful governing party leader and the defense minister — said the plan is unacceptable because it does not give more autonomy to minority ethnic Serbs in Kosovo who together with Serbia reject Kosovo's 2008 declaration of independence.
"The Serbian government cannot accept the proposed principles ... because they do not guarantee full security, survival and protection of human rights for the Serbs in Kosovo," Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said. "Such an agreement could not be implemented and would not lead to a lasting and sustainable solution."
Catherine Ashton, the EU's top diplomat, said after the eighth round of talks between Serbian and Kosovo officials last week in Brussels that she wanted a response from both sides and that the bloc's mediation was over.
Despite warnings that there will be no more EU-sponsored negotiations under her mediation, Vucic and the government called for more talks with rival ethnic Albanians in Kosovo.
"If there is a negative answer from (the EU), that would be bad news for Serbia, Kosovo and the EU," Vucic said. "If that happens, we would have to start thinking of what to do next."
"We don't want Serbia isolated from the world, but we have to protect our interests," Vucic said. "It is highly important that we reach an agreement."
The rejection of the proposal could be a severe blow for Serbia's EU membership aspirations — including millions of dollars of promised accession funds — and would lead to more tensions in the Balkans, which is still reeling from the bloody wars of the 1990s when Serbia tried to prevent the breakup of the former Yugoslav federation by force.
While some 90 countries — including the United States and most EU nations — have recognized Kosovo's 2008 declaration of independence, it has been rejected by Serbia and its Slavic ally Russia.
The most contentious issue in the talks was the status of northern Kosovo, where ethnic Serbs dominate the population and refuse to accept the authority of the ethnic Albanian-controlled government in Pristina. Germany has made giving up control of Kosovo's north the key condition for the start of Serbia's EU accession negotiations.
The stumbling block in the talks was a Serbian demand that ethnic Serbs, who represent about 10 percent of Kosovo's 2 million people, have their own judiciary and police force. But Kosovo officials have rejected that, saying it would be tantamount to a division of Kosovo into two separate entities.
In Serbia, there are increasing calls among nationalists that Serbia should turn to its ally Russia instead of becoming an EU member. There also are suggestions from the extremists that Serbia should use force to reoccupy Kosovo, which it surrendered after a three-month NATO bombing campaign that pushed out its troops in 1999.
Vucic, a former ultranationalist turned moderate, said a military solution is out of the question.
"I'm hearing some 'heroes' who were never brave who are giving us lessons on how we should stroll into Pristina," he said. "They should not tell us what our decisions should be."
Several hundred far-right supporters demonstrated in front of the government headquarters in Belgrade during the Cabinet session, demanding that no deal is signed with the EU and ethnic Albanians.
Associated Press writer Jovana Gec contributed to this report.


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Pennsylvania State Police arrested a known fugitive in Cumberland County but have released limited information about him.
James Alan Harper, 49, was arrested Oct. 29 in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County, after police say they responded to a call of a possible kidnapping.
The arrest was made around 5 p.m. on the first block of Wiltshire East Street.
Harper had an arrest warrant out of Baltimore County, Md. State police are still investigating the case, and had no further information regarding charges.
Harper was taken to Cumberland County Prison.


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Easton to install parking meters that take credit cards
In less than a week, you'll have more options when feeding the meter in Easton.
Starting Monday, the city is installing 38 parking that will take credit cards. Most of these meters will be around the Northampton County Courthouse, as part of a 90-day trial.
The majority of the meters will be on Seventh Street, from Walnut Avenue to Washington Street, and the rest will be on Washington Street nearest the courthouse.
The hours of the meters will remain the same-- Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a 10-hour maximum time.
The meters will accept all major credit cards, but will require a minimum purchase of $1, or an hour.
Customers will still be able to pay by quarters if they wish, at a rate of 25 cents for 15 minutes.
If cost effective, there are plans to increase the number of these meters to 200 within a year or so, officials said.
The Easton Police Department's traffic division will be working toward a smooth transition and urges the public to contact the police with any feedback on the project.
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When Gov. Tom Corbett was running for office, he rightfully talked about transportation being a critical component of Pennsylvania's economic foundation and quality of life.
He said that if elected, he would work to correct what he termed funding inadequacies for our decaying infrastructure. He also talked about how mass transit was vital to the commonwealth's economy and announced his support of freight movement and passenger rail corridor initiatives.
"Pennsylvania has a history of leadership in transportation. From the creation of the Conestoga wagon to our railroads, to the first superhighway in the nation, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pennsylvania's transportation heritage is strong," Corbett said.
"We need to build upon this foundation to address Pennsylvania's critical transportation issues and ensure the longevity of our infrastructure."
That was then. By the time Gov. Corbett gave his budget address this week, the critical issue of our state's aging transportation infrastructure no longer seemed to be a priority. In fact, it was not even mentioned. Not a word.
If there is one issue that binds all 67 counties, it is transportation. Roads throughout the state and an estimated 6,000 bridges are crumbling.
Pennsylvania has more distressed bridges than the New England states, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia and Maryland combined. The bad news goes on and on.
Just this week, part of a Monroe County bridge on Interstate 80 in the Poconos collapsed. Eastbound traffic on one of the main corridors through the state is now down to one lane. PennDOT said it will be that way until further notice.
As a state, we have not kept up with our transportation needs despite the continued efforts of the House Transportation Committee, which has been a model of bipartisan cooperation at the Capitol.
The committee has made proposal after proposal in order to ensure that people and goods can move easily and safely around the state and in our cities. Unfortunately, the Legislature has not listened.
The hard truth is that the state needs $3 billion just to maintain its highways, bridges and mass transit systems at current levels. That doesn't even fund any new construction. Right now, there is no mechanism in place to pay for all our infrastructure needs.
Candidate Corbett was right. Transportation funding needs to be a priority. We need Gov. Corbett to do the same and provide the leadership and vision to make sure Pennsylvania has a safe and efficient infrastructure. It is a critical situation for our citizens and for the economic growth of our state.


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5 Ways to Get the Most From Your GoPro
Practice, practice, practice
Seems obvious, but you'll only get that perfect shot on the go if you're familiar with your GoPro. Take the online tutorial before heading into the field, and get a feel for operating the buttons blind. And don't assume your angle is working. "The go-to shot would be to stick it on the top of your head," Chase says, "but it actually doesn't give you much reference to what's going on, and your helmet might cut off a lot of the action." If you want the most natural POV perspective, Chase recommends mounting the camera to one side of a full-face helmet. And, he says, always have a friend double-check where the camera is actually pointing.
Play the angles
Sticking to one field of view is boring. Chase likes to combine shots mounted from different positions to get a more complete view of what's happening. On a mountain bike, throw in a two-second shot that shows how the suspension is working. Or mount the camera on the back of your board, switch to your helmet, then hold it in your hand, and have your buddy follow you with a second GoPro. "It's good to have a couple of cameras and keep them moving," Chase says. And get creative: duct tape and a ski pole are useful for filming any sport. "Just create your own contraption or whatever it takes to try something new."
Shoot from this hip
The GoPro isn't just a video camera. You can set it to take a photo every second, ten seconds, sixty seconds. Edit those into your video, or make a timelapse as you're prepping for your shoot, executing an epic trick, or setting up camp. Chase likes to set his GoPro to snap two photos a second on motorcycle rides, moving the camera around periodically. "You'll end up throwing away 400 photos, but you'll get ten photos that are really cool."


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Overnight Caramel French Toast
Britney Slack, Mount Horeb
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 Tbsp. light Karo syrup
12 slices bread
6 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
Combine sugar, butter, and Karo syrup in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Pour syrup mixture into 9-x13-inch pan. Place 6 slices of bread on top of syrup mixture. Top with remaining 6 slices of bread. Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt, stirring until blended. Pour over bread slices. Cover and chill overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40–45 minutes.


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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — There are a few teams who know the blueprint to beating the Alabama football team.
Texas A&M found the right formula last November for the 29-24 upset in Tuscaloosa. Few saw it coming, but the Aggies made everyone forget the point spread with a 20-0 first quarter.
But will it work again in the rematch? Here are three keys for a Texas A&M win:
1. Hit them early: Of course, right? Texas A&M took advantage of a tired Alabama defense which wasn't so fresh coming off the emotional win at LSU. The speed of Johnny Manziel wasn't quiet as daunting on tape as it was in reality. So the Aggies caught the Tide off guard. Try that again, perhaps. But in a different way. Throw a new look at Alabama in the opening quarter. This happens quite a bit, however, and the Tide typically adjust well. Looking back at 2012 shows a talented team with the right game plan can store up enough points early to hold on and win late.
2. Bring the house: Alabama had all kinds of trouble protecting the quarterback, running back or anyone in the Tide backfield against Virginia Tech. The Hokies brought pressures that overwhelmed the Tide offensive line as it broke in three new starters. Running backs also struggled with the pass protection that made previous stars like Trent Richardson and Mark Ingram valuable beyond their rushing totals. So if Texas A&M can bring pressures that game film hasn't revealed, the new blockers will need time and some coaching before they'll be able to adjust properly. The only problem is the Aggie defense hasn't been quite as stout. While Alabama allowed five sacks in the opener, Texas A&M has just three total sacks in games against Rice and FCS member Sam Houston State.
3. Bring the noise: This is the first true road game for an Alabama team with several key newcomers. Those three new offensive linemen? Yeah, they'll need to communicate without the luxury of hearing. The 12th Man is famous for making life difficult and there may be a few extra bodies in Kyle Field. They crammed in 90,000-plus for a 2010 game with Nebraska. With this game drawing more hype than any home date in A&M history, the school may find room for a few extra noise producers. Create chaos and upsets happen.


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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Monday stopped Texas from preventing Planned Parenthood from getting state funds through the Women's Health Program.
U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel in Austin ruled there is sufficient evidence that a law banning Planned Parenthood from the program is unconstitutional. He imposed an injunction against enforcing it until he can hear full arguments.
The law passed last year by the Republican-controlled Legislature forbids state agencies from providing funds to an organization affiliated with abortion providers. Texas law already required that groups receiving federal or state funding be legally and financially separate from clinics that perform abortions.
Eight Planned Parenthood clinics that do not provide abortions sued over the new law. The clinics say it unconstitutionally restricts their freedom of speech and association to qualify to take part in state health programs.
The judge accepted Planned Parenthood's argument that banning the organization from the program would leave women without access to clinics for basic health services and check-ups.
"The court is particularly influenced by the potential for immediate loss of access to necessary medical services by several thousand Texas women," Yeakel wrote in his ruling. "The record before the court at this juncture reflects uncertainty as to the continued viability of the Texas Women's Health Program."
Texas officials have said that if the state is forced to include Planned Parenthood, they will likely shut down the program that serves basic health care and contraception to 130,000 poor women. Yeakel acknowledged that was a risk. "The court observes that if the federal funds are phased out, Texas does not provide another source of funds, and the Women's Health Program terminates, the controversy now before the court may be of no consequence," he wrote.
Patricio Gonzales, CEO of Planned Parenthood Association of Hidalgo County, called on Republican Gov. Rick Perry to stop trying to shut down Planned Parenthood in Texas. "We call on Governor Perry and the state to put Texan women first and set aside any vendetta they may have against Planned Parenthood," Gonzales said. "No woman should ever have to fear being cut off from her doctor's care because of shortsighted political games."
Stephanie Goodman, spokeswoman for the state Department of Health and Human Services, said the agency will seek guidance from the Texas attorney general on next steps. "We received the judge's order and will comply with the ruling, but we remain confident that federal law gives states the right to establish criteria for Medicaid providers," she said.
The court's decision comes after the federal government cut off funding to Texas because of the state regulation excluding affiliates of abortion providers. Federal officials said the rule violates federal law by restricting women from choosing the qualified medical provider of their choice.
Perry promised to make up for the lost federal funds. State health officials say maintaining the program was cheaper than allowing it to expire, because ending the program would result in a spike in unplanned pregnancies among poor women who rely on Medicaid, which is also funded by the state.
Yeakel's decision is temporary. A final decision will come after he presides over a full trial. Whatever decision he reaches will likely be appealed.


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As school budgets diminish, physical education is often one of the first things to be reduced or cut. But what if P.E. classes weren't simply about giving children an opportunity to move for a few minutes and relieve restlessness? What if physical health were directly tied to brain health and better grades, and somebody had the data to prove it?
As it turns out, someone from the College of Education does.
To reduce childhood obesity and help children realize their academic potential, Castelli recommends:
- ensuring that children engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity for at least 60 minutes each day
- providing time for structured physical activity as well as informal physical activity (play)
- measuring the physical activity intensity
- embedding physical activity in the overall school curriculum
- allowing physical activity breaks at least every 60 minutes during the school day, even more for young children
- providing highly trained physical education teachers who also serve as Physical Activity Leaders (PALs)
- offering professional development training for educators and administrators
- ensuring physical activity opportunities before and after school
"There's substantial scientific proof that physical activity improves children's physical health and offers health benefits that continue through adulthood," says Darla Castelli, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education and a national expert on physical education.
"We're amassing strong data that show a change in level of physical health and fitness leads to a change in cognitive health. Ideally, these findings will help bump physical education from the category of 'optional' to 'absolutely essential'," she adds.
[In fact, Castelli contributed to a report issued May 23 by the Institute of Medicine that says schools should play a key role in ensuring all students have the opportunity to engage in at least 60 minutes of vigorous or moderate-intensity physical activity each day. Harold W. Kohl III, Castelli's colleague in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, was chair of the committee that wrote the report. Read a USA Today story about the report.]
Vigorous Playtime Leads to Better Performance
In one study Castelli and her research colleagues confirmed that even a single bout of intense physical activity offers cognitive benefits to children.
Collaborating with Charles Hillman from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Castelli investigated the effects on academic achievement of 20 minutes of walking versus 20 minutes of sitting. After walking and returning to within 10 percent of their resting heart rate, children in the study worked on several complex cognitive tasks.
Brain scans revealed that the kids who were active performed better.
Our research shows that the more fit children are, the better they tend to do in math and reading."
"The more vigorous the physical activity and the more time spent above the target heart zone, the greater the gains in cognitive performance and the more accurately and quickly they completed cognitive exercises," Castelli says. "This research suggests that it is very important to provide children with opportunities to be physically active during the school day."
In a second study that compared dancing with a human dance instructor to dancing with the Xbox 360 Dance Central program, the findings showed that students who danced with the actual instructor expended more energy than those who used the game console.
What's more, Castelli has also established a strong link between preadolescent children's cognitive performance and health risk factors like high body mass index (BMI), high blood pressure, low aerobic capacity, elevated C-reactive protein (which signals inflammation) and arterial stiffness. As she suspected, the more risk factors a child had, the worse the cognitive performance.
Scientific Link Between Fitness and Brain Function
"We've provided the science that substantiates a link between physical activity, fitness and brain function," Castelli says. "The next step one that we're working on now is to find the underlying biological mechanisms that could explain why a child with a large waistline might have poorer academic responses than a child with a healthy BMI. The aim is to root out the metabolic processes that serve to promote attention and memory. If we can answer this question, we'll be the among the first ever to do so."
As you might imagine, Castelli also is a prominent national leader in the push for physical fitness policy reform. For the past two decades she has traveled the nation introducing communities to physical activity intervention programs like FIT Kids, Fitness4Everyone and the Comprehensive School Physical Activity, a model endorsed by first lady Michelle Obama in her "Let's Move! Active Schools" initiative.
"In the FIT Kids program we've found that children who don't participate and who remain inactive are less likely to be at grade level in reading and math," Castelli says. "Overweight and obese children also are more likely to experience social stigma and bullying and miss more school days, in addition to suffering physical health problems and possibly receiving lower grades."
This spring she and Dr. Stephen Pont, medical director for the Texas Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity at Dell Children's Medical Center, will be ramping up the fight against childhood obesity in Central Texas. They will launch Kinetic Kidz in Austin, which focuses on children who are inactive and have at least one other health risk factor, with an eye toward preventing the children from becoming obese.
Castelli is hopeful that her research on the link between physical fitness and cognitive health will spur communities and schools to press for reforms.
"It's been proven that sitting and doing nothing is terrible for our bodies," said Castelli. "That includes the brain. With the data we now have, I'm hopeful that parents and communities will speak up and demand that adequate amounts of high-quality physical education be part of every single school day. The fact is that the quality of a child's academic work in all of the other classes depends on it."
A version of this story originally appeared on the College of Education's website.
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Laurie Mangicaro of Lysander was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, a form of breast cancer. After consulting with several doctors, she decided to undergo a double mastectomy and remove a healthy breast to ensure the cancer wouldn't return. After her mastectomy, she learned that the cancer had invaded the breast tissue. To help educate women, Mangicaro, of Lysander, is allowing Post-Standard readers to follow her through her treatment. Here, she writes about her experience:
After my mastectomy, my breast tissue was sent to a lab for dissection to glean information from the tissue about the type of cancer present. The pathology report indicated that I have two types of breast cancer. Some may be surprised to learn that there are, in fact, different types of breast cancer. Having two types present in the same breast is not entirely unusual. I have been diagnosed with a large area of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) and two smaller areas of Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.
Think of DCIS as being like my Dachshund, Romy. It is located in the milk ducts of the breasts and can spread throughout the ductal system, but doesn't leave the confines of the ducts. As such, it doesn't invade the tissue outside of the ducts or travel to other sites.
Invasive ductal carcinoma is more like Gizmo, the Chihuahua. A bit of an opportunist, it may break out of the ducts and roam around the surrounding tissue or travel to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body. Although I had a smaller area of invasive cancer than DCIS, the invasive cancer requires a more aggressive treatment protocol. Because the areas of invasive cancer were over 1 cm in size, chemotherapy is typically recommended after surgery and hormone therapy may be recommended after chemotherapy.
Why have chemo if the doctors removed the breast and the cancer inside it? Although doctors believe they removed all the cancer when they removed my breasts, they cannot say with certainty that a few cells of invasive cancer didn't begin to migrate outside of the breast. There is no current evidence that this has happened, however, state-of-the-art imagining simply cannot detect a few runaway cancer cells in the body.
My radiologist told me I probably had cancer for two or three years before it was detected in my annual mammogram. Chemotherapy helps to kill any sneaky, opportunistic invasive cancer cells that may be hovering below the radar, so to speak.
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Rockers back in Reading to redevelop another vacant property
Technology company expected to bring 100 jobs to Buttonwood Gateway
New jobs are headed to Reading, all thanks to a multi-platinum rock band from York.
With a dream of sharing their music with the world, members of "LIVE" went from a garage band in York to eventually selling 20 million albums.
Chad Taylor, Chad Gracey and Patrick Dahlheimer said they come from humble roots and that creating music was not the only way they wanted to impact people's lives.
That's why Taylor, the lead guitar player, said they teamed up with another partner to create Think Loud Development.
"This is certainly an exciting day for Think Loud Development, an exciting day for Chad, Patrick and I on the side of LIVE," said Taylor.
The group visited the vacant Buttonwood Gateway Project property in Reading to talk about its newest investment.
"We will invest more than $20 million to build a state-of-the-art facility for our tenant, who has made a long term commitment to Think Loud Development and the city of Reading," said Taylor.
Since November 2011, Think Loud Development has pumped $34 million in its first Reading project, transforming the old Reading Outlet Center's Building 1 at North 9th and Douglass streets.
The building, Taylor said, was a place the rockers used to go outlet shopping when they were younger.
Taylor said the developers picked the city again out of four others for their second project in Reading, which will eventually become home to a technology company.
Once the job is completed, Taylor said the company is expected to hire more than 100 people.
"What you realize is that building a music fan base is about building a community. And for us, we recognize that the community that surrounds our buildings or surrounds where we invest, we want to build that community, too," said Taylor. "Now, it involves bricks and mortar and not necessarily music."
It's been nearly a year since the band announced its plans to renovate Building 1 at the old Reading Outlet Center.
The developers said crews are removing debris daily from the 320,000 square foot building. They said they're also working to get approval for some of the proposed changes.
The plan is to turn the building into a 131-unit apartment complex with restaurants, retail space and a six story parking garage.
The project, they said, should be done in the next 18 months.
In addition to its real estate empire, LIVE is back in the studio working on a new album and a future tour. Hopefully, LIVE's tour will include a stop in Reading, said Taylor.
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Marlins trim roster to 27
JUPITER, Fla. — Donovan Solano and Jake Marisnick were among the list of players informed on Thursday morning that they will not be on the Marlins' Opening Day roster.
Solano, the club's starting second baseman for most of last year, was competing for a utility role, which now appears to be going to Ed Lucas.
Solano will be optioned to Triple-A New Orleans.
In all, seven moves were made, reducing the roster to 27.
Marisnick and Solano were optioned to Triple-A New Orleans. Relievers Chris Hatcher and Henry Rodriguez, outfielder Matt Angle, and infielders Austin Nola and Juan Diaz were reassigned to Minor League camp.
Manager Mike Redmond also indicated that second baseman Rafael Furcal (left hamstring) is likely headed for the disabled list, retroactive to March 21. Furcal took some batting practice on Thursday, but he is going to get a few days of rest.
Derek Dietrich is the likely candidate to be Miami's Opening Day second baseman.
Initially, it was believed outfielder Brian Bogusevic was getting cut. But as of mid-morning, the Marlins had not made any decision. Bogusevic is out of options, and the team has to set its final 25-man roster by Monday's Opening Day.
The roster has to be set by 3 p.m. ET on Sunday. Even if Bogusevic doesn't make the club, and he clears waivers, the club would hope he would agree to go to Triple-A New Orleans.
The Marlins have to clear a 40-man roster spot for Reed Johnson, a non-roster invitee who was informed on Tuesday that he is making the team.
Marisnick was competing for the center field job, which is going to Marcell Ozuna.
The roster is shaping up as:
C: Jarrod Saltalamacchia
1B: Garrett Jones
2B: Derek Dietrich
SS: Adeiny Hechavarria
3B: Casey McGehee
LF: Christian Yelich
CF: Marcell Ozuna
RF: Giancarlo Stanton
Bench: Jeff Mathis (catcher), Greg Dobbs (first/third), Ed Lucas (INF), Reed Johnson (OF), Jeff Baker (INF/OF)
Still in camp: Furcal, Bogusevic
Rotation (Not finalized)
1. Jose Fernandez
2. Nathan Eovaldi
3. Henderson Alvarez
4. Jacob Turner
5. Tom Koehler
Bullpen: Steve Cishek (closer), Mike Dunn, Carlos Marmol, A.J. Ramos, Kevin Slowey, Dan Jennings, Brad Hand.
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The 2008 farm bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to define the term "catfish" for this new inspection program. The proposed rule provides two options for the definition of catfish and seeks public comment on the issue. One option is the current labeling definition in the 2002 farm bill, which includes all species in the family Ictaluridae. The other option is to define catfish as all species in the order Siluriformes, including the three families typically found in human food channels, including Ictaluridae, Pangasiidae, and Clariidae.
The proposed rule describes the new requirements that will apply to catfish produced in or imported to the United States. Among these requirements is that products labeled as "catfish" must bear either the FSIS mark of inspection or a mark of inspection from the country from which it was exported.
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Ron Hudiburg summed up his South Kitsap wrestling teams first outing of the year as typical.
In many ways, Saturdays Auburn Invitational was quite that. The Wolves won the team title and claimed three individual crowns to give Hudiburg a nice start to what will be his final season.
But to see a sophomore basically dominate his weight class in his first year of high-school wrestling, that was anything but typical.
I cant say enough about that kid, senior Craig Senter said of newcomer Brent Chriswell. Im very impressed with him. Hes very polished. Ive never seen a sophomore like that. Its pretty amazing. He has a good chance of, Im thinking, state champion for him this year.
Chriswell, who ranked seventh in the nation as a freestyle wrestler this year, rolled to his first high school title, winning the 160-pound division and leading the Wolves to the team title. Chriswell pinned Auburns Joe Fogarty in the finals to highlight his first-ever tournament for South Kitsap.
I was happy, Chriswell said. I wish I would have been more offensive, but I was happy.
Chriswell pinned all three of his opponents, taking advantage of his strength and quickness to make an impression on his teammates and coaches.
He was pretty impressive, Hudiburg said. He was very aggressive. We didnt see that out of some of them today. They kind of stood around flat-footed and when you do that, you dont go anywhere.
Chriswell said his first tournament was no different than any other hes been involved with.
I just wanted to try my best, Chriswell said. I always try to think that its just another normal match. I just wanted to go out and wrestle like it was practice.
Its different because Im used to a more grown-up environment, Chriswell said of his free-style wrestling. Im used to wrestling with college kids or older kids that have graduated. Im used to being the runt of the group and now, I mean, Im not the biggest or strongest, but I have a lot of technique to help out the team.
He helped the Wolves to 163 team points, giving them the tourney title. Kelso was second at 145.5 while Decatur took third with 135 points.
Lots of mistakes, but lots of good things, too, Hudiburg said of his teams first outing. You cant expect all of them to be right on every time. We saw some typical beginning-season mistakes, and you go back and work on those and you go out the next time and try to make things better.
Chriswell joined Pat Kelly and Brandon Kelly as division winners. Pat won the 152-pound crown while Brandon took home the 130-pound title.
My goal was to win, but I wanted to win it easier than I did, Pat Kelly said. There were some pretty tough matches and Im not in the shape I wanted to be in, but we can change that.
Pat Kelly, who moved up five pounds this year, won a close match against Tali Talakai of Chief Sealth 5-3, coming back to win the match in the final two minutes.
Most of the guys are stronger than me, but technique will take care of most of it, he said. Last year, I relied basically more on strength but up here at 152, there are guys that are pretty strong.
He was a little rusty today but hes got so much toughness in him, he makes up for it, Hudiburg said. His technique is better but not as good as it should be. But it will get better.
Brandon Kelly scrapped out a 10-8 win over Dustin English of Decatur for his first title of the year.
Jeff Cink finished second in the 171-pound class while Jon Potts was second in the 189-pound division.
The Wolves got third place finishes from Kyle Coppinger at 140 and Senter at 145. But Senter was not pleased with his performance.
Not at all, Senter said. The last match was all right (a pin of Wayne Parker of Kelso), but I dont know what I was thinking (in his 3-0 loss to Nathaniel McRae of Chief Sealth in the second round). I had a lot of opportunities but I was just sluggish.
I think its a learning experience, Senter said. For a lot us, I think its a wakeup call.
Most of the Wolves were happy with the outcome, but know there is work to do.
We did all right, Pat Kelly said. But we and the coaches know we could have done better.
South Kitsap placed third in junior varsity action with 146 points. Auburn won the meet with 170 points while Clover Park was second at 160.
Rodger Nuttall won the 119 division, while Brady Winslow took the 140 class for South Kitsap. Tyler Hoskins was second at 125 with Andrew Lim grabbing second in the 145 division. Orry Perez finished second at 160 pounds.
The Wolves opened their dual-match season at home Tuesday night against Bellarmine. South Kitsap puts its 104-straight league dual match winning streak on the line Dec. 15 against Port Angeles.
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Deception Pass State Park burn to create smoke at Hoypus Point
Deception Pass State Park workers will will be burning brush at the Hoypus Point area for the next couple of days. This will create a plume of smoke just west of Hoypus Point.
Jack Hartt, park manager, made the announcement Monday.
"It is unfortunate that we have not yet found an economical and logistically realistic alternative to burning debris," Hartt said. "The park accumulates a large amount of branches and other materials on our lawns, roadways and campsites from windstorms throughout the year, especially in the winter months. Hauling small loads to the transfer station throughout the year has proven to be an unsupportable method of dealing with the debris, given our limited staff and budgets. We continue to seek other alternatives."
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Jessica Hasse has been named Community High School Student of the Month for December. She has been attending Community High School since August and should graduate at the end of April. Jessica has been accepted to Minnesota State University Moorhead.
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The makeover has transformed the Royal Mail at Lydd, which licensee Sue Kent, who runs the pub with partner Andy Cox, has described as the "best pub I've ever been in – and I work here!"
The pub has been redecorated throughout, with new carpeting and a freshly painted exterior. Its four letting rooms have also been refurbished.
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How to Make Zulbia
Zulbia or zoolbia, is made up of fried dough and then covered with syrup (honey or melted sugar)
You will need:
flour, 500 grams
yogurt (not-skim), 150 grams
sugar, 200 grams
cooking oil
rose-water, 2-3 spoons
Mix flour, 1-2 spoons of sugar, and water, then add yogurt and mix well until the
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Buckley land lease gets public airing
The city of Buckley hosted a public hearing Dec. 9 to unveil its proposed plan to eventually enter into a half-century land lease agreement with the state's Department of Social and Health Services, involving a 138-acre agricultural parcel on the grounds of Rainier School.
The hearing was slated so the city could take input from citizens regarding the potential for such a move by Buckley, which is scheduled to pay a total of $20,274 per year for the main, northeast and northwest areas of the property.
Buckley residents Calvin Bush and Marvin Sundstrom voiced their concerns with the lease agreement. While Sundstrom wondered aloud where the money was going to come from annually and who would be funding the maintenance of the property, Bush appeared more concerned with the possibility of the city committing to a long-term lease and making improvements to the land, only to have the state back out after the upgrades had been bankrolled by Buckley or organizations subleasing from the city. Bush also questioned if leasing the property was economically viable.
The proposed lease agreement clearly stipulates that either DSHS or the city may terminate the agreement by giving the other party's contract manager one year's prior written notice.
Other queries by the public asked if citizens could purchase the land from DSHS and if a baseball complex could be built on the land.
City Administrator David Schmidt read a release stating that DSHS was not given the option by the state of selling the land, but instead leasing it and having all of the proceeds going into a trust fund that can only be spent on helping people with developmental disabilities find employment or locate family support services.
Another certainty, according to Schmidt, is that the land is not to be used for commercial use.
"The first five years of the 50-year lease would be spent evaluating and studying what would be the best use of the land, but while we are researching that, we would be using the property to possibly set up an animal control compound as well as store heavy equipment and landscaping materials, with the written approval of DSHS, of course," Schmidt said. He noted that the city hopes to create a long term vision of what the use of that property should be.
Schmidt went on to say that after the five-year evaluation schedule, possible uses of the property might include scenic trails, jogging and biking paths in addition to sports or recreation complexes and other noncommercial interests.
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CIM provides a concentrated performance environment for all brass students. Two symphony orchestras are the primary focus of our program. Since all participants in the orchestras are student performance majors, these ensembles perform at an exceptionally high level. To complement the orchestras, there is a brass orchestral repertoire class, conducted by our colleague, Michael Sachs, principal trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra. This class provides intensive preparation of CIM concert repertoire as well as readings of other standard orchestral pieces.
With enrollment restricted to 10 horns, every student is assured a significant number of performance opportunities. Orchestral participation is virtually continuous. In addition, all horn majors are involved in horn class; this weekly event is devoted to CIM orchestra repertoire, readings of other major works; at times it utilizes a master-class format. Students may be involved in all types of chamber music (brass quintets, horn ensembles, brass and woodwind ensembles), wind ensemble, contemporary music, and (through our relationship with adjacent Case Western Reserve University), jazz ensembles and early music. There also is liberal access to Cleveland Orchestra rehearsals and concerts at Severance Hall, just a short walk down the street from CIM.
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The Cranford Junior Woman's Club will be sponsoring their annual Breakfast With The Bunny on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Seatings will be held at 9:30 and 11:00 A.M at the Cranford Community Center. Join the Easter Bunny for an extra special breakfast.
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The timeless retreat™ collection brings the beauty of the outdoors inside the home, creating refreshing environments that relax and calm the senses. The collection features an oval shape, alternating potpourri style and five colorways: Deepwater, Loden, Redwood, Bark and Carbon. The durable, reversible rug is a blend of 56 percent wool, 35 percent polyester and 9 percent nylon and is constructed with flat and corded braids. The timeless retreat™ collection will be on display at the spring markets, including the New York Home Textiles Show (Booth # 1325 & 1327) and the International Home Furnishings Market, High Point (Suites at Market Square G-1332). "This is our fourth America's Magnificent Carpets Award and the second that recognizes one of our licensed lines," said Donald M. Scarlata, President and CEO of cmi. "How appropriate it is that this collection, which was created by two companies with deep roots in the traditions and spirit of America, would win America's Magnificent Carpets Award. The timeless retreat™ collection offers retailers an exciting opportunity to complement styles and design themes which are emphasized throughout all Woolrich® Home Furnishings while offering consumers a variety of home accents with a unique, handcrafted feel." Scarlata added that a host of timeless retreat™ accessories are also available from cmi, including accent rugs, chair pads, trivets, rug slices, heart rugs, stair treads, utility baskets, hampers, waste baskets, nesting bowls, tote bags, and floor pillows. "Within an ever-increasing design focused industry, it's very gratifying to see a company like cmi continue to win with their unique braided rug products," said Chas Sydney, Senior Vice President of Floor Coverings and New Business Development, AmericasMart/Atlanta. "Among the nation's largest, richest, and most diverse selection of power-loomed and machine made rugs, the judges felt the timeless retreat™ collection had an interesting design, unique construction, and great value." AmericasMart/Atlanta is the largest wholesale marketplace of its kind in the world, and is a leading international market source for a wide variety of consumer goods. It hosts 17 wholesale markets and six Market Wednesdays that annually attract more than 400,000 attendees from every U.S. state and more than 72 countries. Retailers attending its markets identify AmericasMart as the gift/home furnishings/area rug/apparel wholesale marketplace most important to their business -- as compared to all competing U.S. wholesale markets -- in independent research conducted by Moore & Symons, Inc. In 1830, John Rich founded Woolrich® in Central Pennsylvania. 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Andrew Shaw is a Republican challenging incumbent Pat Vance for the District 31 Senate seat.
There is no doubt that times are tough for all of us. As a small-business owner and someone who counsels other small businesses, I see the challenges every day that businesses and taxpayers face.
Each family must prioritize its spending and find creative ways to stretch each dollar. Like families, the state budget faces tough decisions. Because Pennsylvania is constitutionally required to balance its budget, the state must prioritize its spending to get the most bang for each buck, remembering that each dollar comes from the wallets of taxpayers.
This accountability requires not only short-term patches, but long-term solutions. It has been refreshing to see Gov. Tom Corbett present a reduced budget for the last two years.
However, in looking at the long term, Pennsylvania must take immediate action to address four major areas of spending that will soon explode out of control. First, we must rein in welfare spending. Under the proposed budget, welfare and related programs consume about 40 percent of the budget. We must act now to take control of this spending problem.
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Second, we must revise the state pension program. While Pennsylvania is committed to those state employees who are enrolled in a defined benefit retirement plan, we must shift all future employees to a defined contribution plan. It is reasonable that state employees contribute more to their retirement, as the private sector does.
Third, we must stop burdening our children and grandchildren with debt. Pennsylvania's debt obligation payments increased 198 percent from fiscal year 2002-03 to the proposed budget for fiscal year 2012-13. Reckless spending on the backs of future generations is not only unsustainable, it's immoral.
Fourth, we must seek alternatives to the soaring costs for each inmate in the Department of Corrections. Pennsylvania spends about $35,000 per inmate per year. We must utilize proven, successful alternative sentencing approaches for low-risk, nonviolent offenders.
By placing these low-risk offenders in prison with hardened criminals, we are creating an atmosphere that transforms petty offenders into hardened criminals, only to return to prison again.
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For this to happen, we need a lean government and business-friendly policies that allow for the creation and growth of the family-sustaining jobs on which our economy and society depend. This cannot be accomplished when the state budget is rotting from within. Reforming the budget as I have laid out is the first step to restoring a thriving Pennsylvania.


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Before the Talley family made wine, they grew peppers, avocados, zucchini and more. In fact, in the Arroyo Grande Valley, the Talley's have more of a name for vegetable growing than winemaking. The balance, however, is swaying, if not shifting, as the family wine operation, started in 1982, has continued to pick up steam.
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Pale yellow. Expansive, highly perfumed bouquet of tangerine, honeysuckle and chamomile, with a spicy topnote. Deeply pitched orchard and pit fruit flavors are energized by juicy acidity, with notes of citrus zest and minerals emerging with air. A lively citrus pith note adds definition and a bitter edge to the long, sappy finish.
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This year's NFL draft offered only a brief respite from the perpetual spotlight glued to Robert Griffin III and his recovery from knee surgery. Speculation about his Week 1 readiness has opened the door for concern that he may not be in tiptop shape come opening day.
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There were 111 finishers at the inaugural Best Dry Run held on Saturday, April 9 in Estacada. Benefits supported the SAFACT program at Estacada High School - it stands for Seniors Alcohol & Drug Free Celebration Time, and was created a few years ago by Estacada High School parents.
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Men's Open
1. Nathan Brusins of Gladstone, 19:23
2. Kurt Drengler of Estacada, 21:58
3. Elliot Chase of Estacada, 23:23
Women's Open
1. Beth Wynn of Eagle Creek, 24:18
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3. Julie Theander* of Estacada, 27:13
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1. Michael Gandert of Eagle Creek, 24:52
2. Tom Converse of Canby, 28:24
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Step out the door and onto the trail with everything you need for a long walk in the woods tucked into the Osprey Packs Manta AG 20 Hydration Pack. The smallest in the Manta series, it still provides the full set of features, just in a lighter, more compact design. Women-specific shoulder straps, hip-belt, and torso sizing provide a precise fit and enduring comfort, while plentiful pockets and organizing features keep everything tidy and conveniently accessible. It also includes a 2.5 liter reservoir to handle your hydration needs on long treks, and its Anti-Gravity suspension system supports and stabilizes your load so you barely even notice you're wearing a pack.
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