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MINOX will be present at the HuntEx 2014 in South Africa
The HuntEx in Midrand South Africa, has now become the largest trade fair for hunters and marksmen on the African continent. With 35,000 visitors last year, the fair attracted a record number of visitors. MINOX will be present again this year from the 25th to 28th April 2014 and and will display the complete assortment of sport optics to include binoculars, riflescopes with illuminated dot, tactical riflescopes and even game cameras. For expert advice on location, visitors can speak directly to a MINOX employee from Germany. Further informationen at www.huntex.net.
The Art of Precision: MINOX presents Premium Tactical Riflescopes
In response to a growing safety awareness and the respective increase in demand in the law enforcement sector, the optical specialist MINOX is presenting ZP models in a Premium line of tactical riflescopes at the IWA 2014. These scopes have been developed in close cooperation with specialists to meet all professional requirements. Led by the values of German engineering culture they are designed and manufactured with maximum precision and skillfully perfected down to the smallest detail. From fast close-up shots up to the precision shot at long distances, for the long-range hunting and sports shooter or for high detail recognition over long distances the new line of tactical riflescopes offers the right model for every application. Besides its flagship model the MINOX ZP8 1-8x24 this new line of MINOX riflescopes includes the ZP5 3-15x50 and the ZP5 5-25x56.
Outstanding MINOX versatility and value: The new tactical ZA HD Riflescopes
After the successful launch of the riflescope range more than 4 years ago, MINOX has now extended its expertise in this field and is proud to announce the new ZA HD tactical line.
Developed in Germany, the new ZA HDs are specifically geared to the needs and requirements of the hunter and deer-stalker. The new tactical ZA HD variations offer an exceptionally high degree of precision, quality and reliability; all are equipped with RTA (Rapid Target Acquisition) technology and High Definition (HD) glass; a selection of ZA HD models are also available with illuminated reticles; the new ZA HD models are ideal for all forms of daylight deer-stalking or for raised hide use at dawn and dusk, offering stalkers an even faster target acquisition at the crucial moment when needed.
MINOX will be present at the Shot Show in Las Vegas from 14 - 17 January 2014 at the German pavilion
The Shot Show in Las Vegas is the most important trade fair in the USA for firearms, hunting and outdoor activities. The visitors can find out about the latest developments, trends, services and products. MINOX will be present again this year at the German pavilion and will display the complete range of riflescopes, binoculars, game and observation cameras and night vision equipment.
Strategic Alliance: MINOX and Optronika launch German Sports Optics
MINOX, the sport optics and camera manufacturer based in Wetzlar and Optronika, the riflescope specialist out of Biebertal, have formed an alliance with the participation of the L&O Group, Germany.
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Enter heat 1 of our online travel photography contest for a chance to win a two-week tour of Zambia with wildlife photographer Sue Flood worth over $35,000. The contest involves six different monthly heats with different themes, you can enter one or as many different heats as you like.
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MINOX present at the Hunting Belgium 2013 trade show
Belgium's largest hunting trade show took place from the 26th to the 28th of April. The German sport optics manufacturer from Wetzlar presented the complete range of binoculars, trail and surveillance cameras as well as the newest generation of riflescopes with illuminated reticle - the MINOX ZE-i Line Made in Germany.
HuntEx in Midrand, South Africa great success for MINOX
The largest expo for hunters and sport shooters and most important small calibre weapons expo on the African continent the HuntEx 2013 was very successful for MINOX. Overall, the Huntex counted 35,006 visitors and 250 exhibitors within four days. Visitors were able to obtain detailed information at the MINOX booth about the companys complete sport optics programme comprising binoculars, game cameras and the new generation of riflescopes with illuminated reticle "Made in Germany".
HuntEx in Midrand, South Africa - MINOX presents its products
Since the successful launch of the exhibition in 2011, HuntEx has become the largest expo for hunters and sport shooters on the African continent and is also the largest small calibre weapons expo. HuntEx is primarily a consumer expo. From 18th to 21st April 2013, 250 manufacturers will show the latest trends in 27 different product categories on a floor area of 11,286 m². MINOX will demonstrate its sport optics programme comprising binoculars, riflescopes with illuminated reticle and game cameras, including expert advice on site.
The robust lightweights with Comfort Bridge: The new MINOX BL line now available in HD!
MINOX announces further enhancements of its BL range of binoculars at IWA 2013. Developments include HD glass, aesthetic and design enhancements. The open-bridge format of the BL line enables secure, one-handed operation and firm grip even in extreme conditions.
Expansion of the MINOX ZE-i line of riflescopes with illuminated reticles and Z-Rail Mount
MINOX will announce enhancements to the ZE-i range of riflescopes at the IWA 2013. Core features such as precision-build, high-quality components and robust construction are maintained throughout. Equipped with a rail for the discrete and elegant mounting as well as three different varieties of reticles the new ZE-is line is specifically designed and made in Germany with the needs of the passionate hunter and sports shooter in mind.
The new MINOX DTC 1000 with GSM function: Innovative, intelligent and fast
Observation cameras are now commonly used to inspect, record and study nature and hunting grounds, and also for the surveillance of houses, gardens, boats or company premises. The optics specialist MINOX is therefore expanding its current range of game and observation cameras with the new DTC 1000 model that features an integrated GSM function. The images captured photo or video are transferred quickly and directly to a stored cell phone number by MMS or to an e-mail address. The advantage offered by this function is that the user can respond to the situation immediately, from anywhere, and take any necessary action.
A highlight for the passionate water-sports enthusiast: The new MINOX monocular MD 7x42 C in white
The MINOX MD 7x42 C monocular with integrated compass has already proved itself to be an essential companion for all outdoor activities and has also been distinguished with many renowned design awards. The optics specialist MINOX of Wetzlar wants to take this opportunity to launch its classic product in white, to match the Nautik Line design.
MINOX GB Ltd awarded exclusive Distribution rights for CULLMANN TITAN and CONCEPT ONE in UK/Eire
MINOX GB Ltd has recently assumed exclusive responsibility for the distribution of CULLMANN TITAN tripods/heads and CONCEPT ONE Accessories for UK/Eire.
Founded in 1968 in Langenzenn, Germany, CULLMANN is well known manufacturer renowned for practical, high-quality photographic and video accessories.
MINOX cooperation with Artisan & Artist manufacturer of high quality camera cases and accessories
MINOX, the traditional German optics specialist, is now responsible for the distribution of Artisan & Artist a renowned manufacturer of high quality camera bags and accessories in Germany, England and the United States.
Adventures in High Definition: MINOX ACX 100 HD Action Cam
Whether in a moment of freefall, in the half-pipe, on the ski slope or out biking; the new MINOX ACX 100 HD Action Cam is the ideal companion when pursuing leisure activities, extreme sports or just pure action. The maximum full HD video resolution of 1080p, a 135° super wide-angle lens as well as a memory capacity of up to 32 GB guarantee long-lasting dynamic action. Thanks to the multi-optional mounting kit and the compact rugged and watertight body this new ACX 100 should not be missing on any occasion or adventure.
Ideal for safeguarding property and personal safety: The new MINOX DTC 600 in a grey finish
For some time now, game cameras have been gaining popularity in the field of hunting and gamekeeping and are an extremely useful tool for recording detailed information on game populations, making it easier to observe and care for wild animals in hunting grounds and game parks.
As of late, there has also been a growing demand from the civilian sector for monitoring equipment. MINOX has now responded to this development and has launched the recently presented MINOX DTC 600 model in an unobtrusive grey finish. Whether for monitoring a house and garden, weekend cottage, boats, company premises etc. this DTC 600 takes recordings of all activities discretely and inconspicuously, and thanks to its black filter in front of the IR flash it is completely invisible to people.
New: The compact and practical companion
The new MINOX DC 1422 with 14 megapixels, 5x optical zoom, 25 mm wide-angle lens and HD movie function.
Supply Shortage of MINOX 8x11 Films
Supply of MINOX 8x11 films and repair service will be maintained.
A new high-tech pioneer on land, water and in the air
MINOX Monocular MD 7x42 C with integrated compass.
For all adventurers and discoverers, travelers and nature enthusiasts MINOX is presenting yet another essential companion for every outdoor activity: the monocular MINOX MD 7x42 C with integrated compass. Boasting a field of view of 114 m at 1,000 m, 7x magnification and a precision compass this new MINOX MD 7x42 C is going to be the perfect constant companion for all those who enjoy outdoor life.


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If you're like most parents, you probably don't have time to do as much menu planning as you'd like. Thus, you may feel that the decisions you make in the supermarket occur in the spur of the moment much too often. Keep in mind, however, that most supermarkets carry thousands of food items on their shelves, and impulse buying can be risky. You may end up purchasing foods that you really had no intention of buying.
For that reason, it pays to have a plan. Find a few minutes before you shop to make a list of the basic items you need. It's also a good idea to shop at a market that you're familiar with, where you know the location of most of the foods you want. You'll spend less time browsing down the aisles, where you may find and choose foods that your family really doesn't need.
When you enter the market, concentrate first on shopping along its outer borders, where most stores keep fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats, and juices. Packaged items, which are often higher in calories, tend to be on interior shelves. Invite your older child to shop with you to learn about nutrition labels and be an active participant in selecting healthy foods. Just prior to purchasing your groceries, spend a moment that might be called "Right Before Checkout," looking into your cart and making sure that you actually want all the items that are there.
By the way, optimal food selection is only the first step in this process. Once you're in the kitchen and preparing meals, be sure to trim all visible fat from meat and remove the skin from chicken before cooking. Also, use cooking techniques such as broiling, roasting, and steaming that call for little or no fat. If your family likes butter or margarine on cooked vegetables, try to add only small amounts or use healthy oils such as seasoning with a bit of olive oil or pesto sauce.


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The Barley Jacks perform at Schauer center in Hartford
Don't plan to spend your time sitting down during the Barley Jacks concert Saturday at the Schauer Arts & Activities Center, 147 N. Rural St., Hartford.
There's just too much energy onstage: vocals, fiddles, bass and drums. Too much laughter. Too much original music. »Read Full Article(1)
Library handing out 'I Closed East Library' stickers
Soon you'll not only be able to brag "I Closed Wolski's," but also "I Closed East Library."
When the Milwaukee Public East Library, 1910 E. North Ave., hosts its closing celebration from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Visitors will be able to pick up a magnet or sticker that says "I closed East Library." At 5 p.m. the doors close permanently and the building will be demolished to make way for construction of the new East Branch. »Read Full Article
Stuff you missed: Takin' it to the Streets 2013
This past weekend, while in Chicago, I had the pleasure of hanging out at the Takin' It to the Streets Urban International Festival. The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) has been holding this festival for 15 years now. This well-oiled festival is a celebration of the Muslim community and culture through art, music, food and prayer, just to name a few.
The most beautiful thing about the festival was the ambience. It was so peaceful and serene. There were several races and religions represented throughout. You could hear the laughter of the children in the play area while watching others pray quietly in the prayer area. There was also a skate park and a grafitti area. Finally, there was the main stage that featured speakers and several musicians all day -- the likes of the Hypnotic Brass Band, Brother Ali and headliner Talib Kweli. Originally Yasiin Bey (Mos Def) was supposed to perform with Talib together as Black Star. Unfortunately Yasiin didn't make the show. Regardless, The show went on without a hitch. Check out some pics below taken by...me. »Read Full Blog Post
New chef and new menu at McGillycuddy's on Water
McGillycuddy's Bar & Grill, 1135 N. Water St., has a new chef with a background in fine-dining kitchens as well as pubs, and he's launched a new menu, with items like shrimp po' boy with house-made giardiniera.
Rob Podolak previously worked in the kitchens at the Irish Pub, Fanatics Sports Bar, Dream Dance Steak, Iron Horse Hotel and Braise. »Read Full Blog Post
New name for Marriott restaurant downtown; chef and menu set
The Milwaukee Marriott Downtown has announced its chef and a name change for the restaurant, due to open sometime in July at 323 E. Wisconsin Ave.
The new chef is Texas native Patrick Taylor (below), and the restaurant will be called Millioke — Meat, Cheese and Beer, instead of the original name, Milwaukee Cafe & Bar, to reflect a greater emphasis on craft beers. »Read Full Blog Post
Free opening day Summerfest ticket giveaway
Getting your smile on at Summerfest on opening day now gets you one free weekday admission ticket. Fans who approach Summerfest crew and security staff holding a fest flag, smile and deliver the phrase "smile on," receive one free weekday admission ticket for future use, while supplies last.
Fireworks and a recorded message over the PA system will kick off the quarter million dollar ticket giveaway, which starts promptly at 5:30 p.m. and continues while supplies last. Patrons must approach staff members holding a fest flag. Employees without flags have already distributed their allotted free admission tickets. »Read Full Article(5)
Mormon Tabernacle Choir delivers a quality concert
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir showed Monday night that it's the brand name in vocal music for a reason.
The choir, making its first appearance in Milwaukee since 1992, delighted a Milwaukee Theatre audience with its usual mix of classical, folk music, show tunes and hymns. »Read Full Article(2)
Area author to do talkback Friday after documentary based on 'Dirty Wars'
"Dirty Wars," the untold story of America's covert wars on terrorism conducted by special CIA forces, opens Friday at the Downer Theatre.
The film is based on the book "Dirty Wars: The World Is a Battlefield," by investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill, a 1992 graduate of Wauwatosa East High School. »Read Full Blog Post(2)
On Tap Today: 'Earth' in view and a June Chill
It's the calm before the festival storm. In a week that includes Juneteenth Day, the Lakefront Festival of Art, Greek Fest and more, something a little more down to, well, earth might be in order.
Especially when the price is right. »Read Full Blog Post


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I've heard that 'generally' mothers are encouraged to feed on one breast for 10-15, then the next.
I want to be sure that my son is getting the hindmilk--but because I can't actually see when it changes to the white milky stuff, I'm not sure when he starts getting the good stuff.
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Esma's Mifid II takeaways
The European Securities and Markets Authority today kicked off its consultation on the second version of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, a vast piece of reform described by the agency's chair Steven Maijoor as "the biggest overhaul of financial markets in a decade".
Esma's consultation runs to well over 800 pages and includes a number of new and complex concepts that will support the high-level rules agreed by EU legislators earlier this year.
Financial News picks out four of the issues the market has watching most keenly, adding in some comments made by Maijoor this morning.
Dark pool caps
Mifid II places two limits on dark pool trading with the aim of curbing the practice. Maijoor said: "One of the objectives we are trying to achieve is to try and reduce the amount of dark trading. We think the proposals will be effective in achieving this result."
The first limit caps dark trading in any stock at 4% on a single venue and the second places an 8% limit on dark trading in that stock on an EU-wide basis. If the 4% limit is breached, dark trading will be banned in the affected stock on that specific venue for six months. If the 8% level is breached, dark trading in the stock will be banned on an EU-wide basis for six months. The caps are based on the total volume of trading in a financial instrument on all trading venues over the previous 12 months.
Esma will be responsible for collecting and publishing the information that is used to calculate the caps. Within five working days of the end of each month, Esma needs to publish the total volume of trading in each stock over the last 12 months, the percentage of each stock that was traded in the dark, and the methodology used.
As reported by Financial News yesterday, Esma is considering two options for collecting the data. The first would entail collecting data from each trading venue directly, while the second would use firms that plan to aggregate post-trade data from across European trading venues in order to establish a consolidated tape. Esma will also make the data available to the public for free and in a machine readable format.
High-frequency trading
One of Mifid II's central aims is to develop stronger rules around high-frequency trading, a practice long-viewed as controversial but which has faced intense scrutiny since the publication of Michael Lewis's Flash Boys on March 31.
The proposed measures are geared towards ensuring HFT firms follow a set of best practices and are subject to appropriate controls and oversight. They are also required to be licensed by regulators in the same way as brokers.
Maijoor said : "Esma has been quite active in the area of HFT already. We published guidelines [on automated trading] in December 2012 and basically these guidelines are now part of the Mifid framework, and will get legal force."
The licensing regime imposed on HFT firms requires Esma to agree on a definition of HFT. It is considering two options. The first is based on the nature of the firm's infrastructure. Three factors would be taken into account: the distance between a trading firm's server and a venue's matching engine; the volume of data capable of being transferred through the firm's connection per second (10 Gbit is considered to the "fastest currently provided", Esma said) ; and a trading frequency of two messages per second over the entire trading day (75,000 messages or more would be classified as HFT activity, Esma said).
Under a second option, trading venues would be asked to establish the average daily lifetime of orders on its market. An important part of many HFT strategies is the ability to rapidly cancel and replace orders on trading venues in order to keep their strategies in-line with market conditions. Any firm which has an average order lifetime that is shorter than the venue's average would be classified as an HFT firm. If a firm is classified as HFT on one venue, or one of a firm's trading desk is classified as HFT, then the whole firm will be defined as such.
Mifid also requires those that undertake market-making to adhere to a set of standards for providing liquidity. Esma has proposed both quoting requirements and organisational requirements for market-making. The quoting requirements relate to an HFT firm's maximum spread for quotes, its minimum quotation values and its presence. For example, a market-maker would be required to run their strategies for 80% of the trading day, Esma said.
Esma said it was considering preparing a "minimum non-exhaustive list" of quoting parameters which would leave room for trading venues to design the most suitable market-making agreement for them.
Mifid II will also encourage trading venues to impose fees for firms that have a high rate of cancellations. The Esma document says: "Trading venues shall establish economic penalties that are effectively deterrent and ensure that these penalties are adequately and effectively implemented."
Data fees
One of the most contentious issues that has been handed to Esma as part of the Mifid II process is determining a "reasonable commercial basis" for post-trade data sold by stock exchanges.
Maijoor said: "This is a new area for us as securities regulators. This is on the edge of competition regulation and what we will do in the consultation is to look at different models. This may include a limit on the revenues gained from data, or looking at the actual cost in terms of providing the data."
The high fees charged by exchanges for post-trade data is viewed by some market participants as one of the main obstacles to creating a consolidated tape – a record of stock trades from all European trading venues aggregated into a single feed.
In defining "reasonable commercial basis", Esma will consider three options: transparency and general principles; revenue-based controls and cost-based controls.
Transparency and general principles would involve defining principles by which trading venues and customers judge data prices based on metrics related to fees and access to information.
A second approach would be to limit market data revenues to a certain percentage of overall revenues.
A third option, which Esma says is used extensively in the telecommunications sector, is to base fees on the long-run incremental cost. This means the difference between the total long-run costs of the venue providing its full range of services and the total long-run costs the venue would incur if it did not publish data. The paper admits that this is the least simple option.
Esma added that disaggregation of data is also an issue related to data fees.
In the consultation paper, Esma said: "It is important that members, users and participants should face sufficiently granular tariffs that enable them to access and pay for only those services they need. In particular, it should be possible to pay for trade data services without having to pay for other services that may not be wanted."
Rodrigo Buenaventura, head of markets division at Esma, said: "The consolidated tape will reach all financial instruments under the scope of Mifid, this will affect the size of the project, its profitability and the number of candidates that want to be consolidated tape providers. These providers will have to comply with certain organisational requirements that we will also define in the technical standards."
Other considerations in the paper are whether the consolidated tape should be offered on a share-by-share basis or as a single comprehensive tape. Esma also asks for opinions on other services consolidated tape providers would be able to offer such as pre-trade data, historical data, reference data and research.
Open access
Mifid II includes measures to encourage competition in derivatives markets known as 'open access'. Under the rules, clearing houses can process trades for multiple trading venues, while trading venues have the ability to connect to multiple clearing houses. The rules are subject to a long transition period.
Under the rules, Esma is required to specify the circumstances under which access can be denied.
Factors considered by Esma for trading venues that want to link to other clearing houses include the capacity of a clearing house and whether it is able to cope with an increase in business from clearing trades on other venues, operational risk, undue complexity, the cost of facilitating access and national law.
National regulators may also be able to reject access requests and Esma lays out considerations such as conflicts with national law and liquidity fragmentation as potential reasons.
For clearing houses that want to access trading venues, Esma said it is unclear on how to take account of the risks and asks for views from market participants.
Esma also has to decide the factors for determining when open access can be granted.
Esma's initial view is that this should include keeping details of access arrangements up-to-date and clearly defined. Esma also recommends establishing procedures for resolving disputes, consulting on significant rules changes, identifying risk and terminating access arrangements.
There are also proposals on how clearing houses should treat contracts they clear on behalf of other venues. Those contracts that are economically equivalent to those the clearing house already processes should be subject to the same methodologies for calculating collateral requirements.


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Sundance went quick my friends and I've been working on what to say to you about it. It all started when I decided to go after coming up with my New Year's Resolution for 2012 — watch more movies. My job requires that I'm on top of these things, but I always feel woefully behind. Besides there is much that goes on at Sundance aside from the films themselves showcasing innovation in media. Sundance 2012 was my first experience at a major film festival and I had a great time. I hope to go again next year. While I could talk about the films and the New Frontier forever, here are just three experiences from my time in Utah.
Waitlisting…And Actually Getting In!
On my first night in Salt Lake City I had all but given up the idea that I would see a film that night. Being my first time in the city I was just up for going with the flow. Thankfully, fate stepped in. My host for the night and I ran into a friend of his and his boyfriend. After introductions were done they told us they had to get going to get in line for Grabbers. My jaw dropped and I exclaimed that I wanted to see it too. In fact it had been a top pick that I was not able to buy a ticket for in advance.
So to break it down, I decided to buy individual tickets vs. a ticket package so months in advance I signed up for a time to buy my movie tickets. Sadly everything I had wanted was sold out right before so I bought a few award winners, a couple random ones, and one that I actually did think sounded pretty good. I knew I would have to go to the box office in the morning or to waitlist for anything else.
"Waitlisting" at Sundance means you have to get there a few hours early and stand in line to get a number. We had spot 1 and 2 and thankfully there were spots for us because honestly I think I would have been a bit devastated if it didn't happen for me.
Grabbers is an Irish horror-comedy in the vain of Shawn of the Dead and Zombieland. In the film mysterious creatures fall from the sky into the water right next to a quaint Irish fishing village. Of course they have a bad habit of killing people, but thankfully the resident cops and local booze hounds soon discover that by drinking excessive amounts of alcohol they have a defense against these slimy monsters. If you like a little chuckle with your blood and guts this is the film for you. Of all the Sundance films I attended this was my absolute favorite by far. I was fully expecting sub-par special effects, but I was surprised to be jumping out of my seat and half hiding behind my partner in sheer delight. It was amazing and I look forward to when more people will be getting the thrill of seeing Grabbers.
Taking a Recommendation
Then there was The Raid. I would honestly never had considered this movie if not for one of my employees telling me that I needed to see it, because he wanted to be jealous and hear a report back from an actual person he knows. I am very glad this happened, because The Raid was, pardon the saying, an 'adrenaline packed' martial arts movie that even got me totally immersed and excited. There were some annoying young men behind us that talked through the bit before the movie started and I was about to have a harsh word with them, but they finally hushed up. I guess my angry librarian look still works.
As for the plot, the movie centers on a drug raid that is going terribly wrong and there is of course one good guy that we all are rooting for and some really terrible badies. It all happens at one location which causes the entire film to feel like it is in real time. This in combination with very slick editing (there is some slowing down, speeding up, and sharp cuts which not terribly original did work very well here) and the very talented martial arts skills of the actors/stunts made this film while cringeworthy in bloodiness, also very stunning.
What disturbed me and touched me most about this film is that it went beyond what I normally would have expected and while to be sure there was a glorification of violence on one hand, it also was not simple. Without even getting into the deeper plot because that may ruin it a bit, I will say that I was struck with a distaste knowing that some of the things that happen in the film have at one time or another actually happened. While I enjoyed the film for how intense it all was it also did make me think about some uncomfortable things (something I'm sure the young men behind me did not glean from it). I will say that it is very graphically violent and it is a bit frustrating in the beginning of the movie when there are a lot of guns and not much martial arts, but once they bring it on it is full force. This is a must for fans of the genre.
Selecting a Film for an Actor
As a huge geeky fan of Once Upon a Time I picked out California Solo for Robert Carlyle. Carlyle plays a washed up musician that now works on an organic farm in California and uses drink and a radio show about dead musicians to at first avoid and later deal with the tragedies of his life. He gets in a bit of trouble drinking and driving that turns into a very large problem as he is facing deportation. While fans of The Visitor would appreciate this film for both the topic and tone,it is a film unto itself. Clearly you will have different feelings about the main character in California Solo as his troubles are brought on by himself, I was pulling for him too. I found great joy in this film, but I was made angry and sad when the character disappointed me. So, I reflected and found peace with it because at the end of the day this film was a story truer than often is told. I was touched by this film in great part to this fine actor and I would love to see him at least get some nominations from this one.
Quick Final Thoughts
I also would recommend 5 Broken Cameras for documentary fans and NEXT Award winner Sleepwalk with Me for a comedy. The New Frontier was amazing and I hope to write more about one of the exhibits a bit later. For now have a lovely weekend!


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We all enjoyed the salad, loved the flavours and the dressing was amazing. All the ingredients and flavours went very well together. I added a bit of sugar to the dressing to add a bit of sweetness. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Adapted from Smitten Kitchen, who adapted from Orangette, who adapted it from Casa Moro...
For salad:
- 320g Butternut Squash
- 1 Garlic Clove - pressed
- 1 tbs Olive Oil
- A pinch of salt
- 1/3 Red Onion - sliced/ diced
- 3/4 cup Chickpeas
- 1 handful of Coriander - chopped
For tahihi dressing:
- 2 tbs Tahini
- 1 Garlic Clove - pressed
- Juice of 1/2 Lemon
- 1 tbs Olive Oil
- 2 tbs Water (or more)
- Salt
- Sugar
For salad:
For tahini dressing:
- Preheat oven to 220°C.
- In a baking sheet/ dish, toss together butternut squash, pressed garlic, olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Roast until soft (about 20 mins).
- Remove and place in a salad bowl.
To assemble:
- In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice and pressed garlic.
- Mix in olive oil.
- Whisk in water. Add more water to get the consistency you desire.
- Add salt and sugar to taste.
- Toss together butternut squash, red onion, chickpeas and coriander.
- Mix in some of the tahini dressing (I only added about 3/4 of the dressing and that was enough for me) and serve.


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Amaro Discusses The Near Future
In a press conference today, Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. discussed many issues including free agents, the "age" issue and the disappointing offense this year.
The hot topic of discussion centered around right fielder, Jayson Werth. Amaro did not close the door on the issue by any means, but it certainly seems like a long shot for Werth to return.
Werth stated in a later press conference that he was "looking forward to the experience of being a free agent" and that "Philly is one of the teams in consideration." He also hired monster agent Scott Boras in September; the only reason to do this is if he is looking for a huge contract, which the Phillies likely cannot afford.
Amaro was quick to point out Werth's struggles this year: "It wasn't an extraordinary year. He had a tough time with men in scoring position. It wasn't as productive a year as he's had in the past." In fact, Werth batted only .186 in these situations which ranks 215th out of 218 qualified players.
My gut feeling is that Werth will not be back. I predict he will be in Yankees pinstripes soon; New York is geographically in the same area plus his stepfather, Dennis Werth, played for the Yankees from 1979-1981. Not to mention that the Yanks may be one of the few teams who can afford to pay him what he wants.
As for the aging Phils, Amaro did not seem overly concerned saying that the team's core players are "very productive players and they're not beyond their prime years." He also added that an injection of youth may be a good thing as well. If Domonic Brown takes over for Werth, that is one step towards getting younger.
While it was not discussed today, my thought is that moving Raul Ibanez who is owed $11.5 million next year is a good way to clear up payroll space as well as get a little younger. We love Rauuuuul…however, he has been streaky at best and will turn 39 in June. Then again, it will not be easy to move an declining player with a hefty salary so, this may not even be possible.
Also up for discussion was the lack of offensive production which prompted many questions about a possible shake-up. Amaro seems happy with the core of the team but did note that they "just didn't have the right approach" at the plate. He also stated that, "Some guys may be looking at preparing a little differently for the 2011 season as they get older." Amaro noted Jimmy Rollins in this category and said all the innings he has played over the years may be taking a toll.
I looked it up; among all active players, Rollins, age 31, ranks 32nd in career at-bats with 6291. Among players 31 years of age or younger, he has the 2nd most career at-bats behind only Adrian Beltre with 6874 at-bats. So yes, Rollins may need a different off-season routine to keep up this pace.
Mike Sweeney Needs A Hug
One of the most difficult moments after Saturday's loss was watching veteran Mike Sweeney give a post-game interview. He was nearly in tears as he discussed the end of the season and contemplated his future:
Prior to the interview, Sweeney could be been seen in the background of a Ryan Madson interview, standing for a long time, still in uniform, with his head resting against his locker. After a while, he sat, clearly downtrodden, and put his head in his hands.
This was a heartbreaking scene. Sweeney has been praised by nearly everyone for his team spirit, positive attitude and for been an amazing and kind human being. His long, productive career aside, this is a quality guy and it was painful to see him in such agony after the loss, especially when he had only one at-bat the whole post-season. He did make the most it though, with a pinch hit in the NLDS.
If you would like to offer a virtual HUG to Mr. Sweeney, please visit my Facebook page, "I Want A Hug From Mike Sweeney" and share your thoughts. I am going to see if I can get someone to direct him to the page in the hopes that our messages of support might lift his spirits.
Thank you to all the Sweeney supporters already out there for stopping by!
Werth photo by Jenn Zambri Photography
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I think J-Roll holds the record for most plate appearances in a single season, I thought it was from 2007..
Mike Sweeney is probably one of the nicest guys in baseball, and i think all Phillie fans should wish him well…
Jayson Werth i think is done in Philly and in my opinion should be, it's nothing more than sentiment that people want him back, he's showing more and more that he is much better when platooned than when played every day…
I didn't know Jayson Werth's stepfather was a Yankee. Thanks for that tidbit! You really think he'll be in pinstripes next year? I'm not sure he's that much of an upgrade over Swisher/Granderson. Plus, he'd have to SHAVE!


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Rumer Willis Shows Off Her Bikini Body (& Her Hot Boyfriend) In Miami
We spotted Rumer Willis hanging out at the beach with her "New Normal" actor boyfriend Jayson Blair in Miami, Fl., on Thursday.
The actress wore a two-piece blue and white swimsuit that showed off her slender figure. Her boyfriend showed off his fit body in blue and orange trunks.
At one point Rumer was seen reading erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Freed," the third novel of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" series. Demi Moore and Bruce Willis' daughter performed in public for the first time with her band at the new SLS Hotel on Miami Beach.
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Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, 1853 – 1890)
Self-Portrait, 1889
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Collection of Mr. and Mrs. John Hay Whitney, National Gallery of Art, Washington
Expressing Your True Colors
Date: Saturday, February 09, 2013
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Speaker: Staff Educator
Type: Family Day
Vincent van Gogh used expressive colors and dramatic brushstrokes to capture the world around him. In 10 short years he created over 800 paintings that continue to captivate viewers. To celebrate the installation of Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, on loan from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., students use colorful felt and yarn to create textured portraits.
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Reports indicate that the first administration of the Prairie State Achievement Examination went very smoothly throughout the state, according to State Superintendent of Education Glenn W. McGee.
responded extremely well to this unique test that measures progress
on the Illinois Learning Standards," McGee said. "Reports
from across the state indicate that attendance was high and students
were actively engaged in the testing process.
speaks well to the efforts of local school officials in preparing
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of the PSAE are required by state law to be a part of the permanent
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employers may use for evaluating applicants.
PSAE is the first statewide test to incorporate within it a college
entrance examination, the ACT, and workplace-skills tests, the
ACT WorkKeys in Applied Mathematics and Reading for Information.
Board staff and staff from ACT visited several test sites throughout
the state to monitor this first administration of the PSAE.
significant problems were found on any of these visits," McGee
said. "Instead,
monitors were pleased to find the process proceeding smoothly
with attendance higher than expected and students concentrating
on the test items.
have noted some ways that we can help districts with this testing
burden in future years, and we will continue working with local
school officials to find improvements that will ease the logistic
difficulties of administering this important test. We
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Squeeze box: a pain in the brassAugust 19,2013
Although Im a farm boy right down to my slow-lane image, everyone needs a hobby. And, no, my someday obituary will not include the words hunting, fishing, bowling or golf. I simply dont have time for those normal pastimes nor will I even in retirement. Dont know how; never learned.
I do, however, have the foolish habit of music. Music struck me early, probably in the womb. Mother never mentioned the trombone that arrived with me but it had to have been there somewhere. I can hardly remember a time when I didnt play the thing. Ive always fought its traditional leanings, though. Instead of Bach, Mozart and Sibelius, I wanted Basie, Ellington and Kenton and its happening a great deal these days.
Odd, you say, that someone would include the fields of farmer and jazz musician in one lifetime? But wait, there are similarities: They can both be sweet as Vermont maple syrup, painfully hard work and, yes, seasonal with a capital S. Here in Vermont, the few short weeks of summer are the time for live music. Come September, opportunities for musicians like me get as scarce as melodic-sounding bagpipes. Last week, I played five nights in a row for a guy who runs a 10-piece big band over near the Connecticut River. Gerry Grimo markets his group all winter and then gets a lot of summer gigs around New Hampshire and Vermont.
The first time I met Gerry was at a Dartmouth College function that had hired his East Bay Jazz Ensemble. I, guarded substitute, approached the bandstand with its disheveled assemblage of drums, horns, and electronics but was particularly struck to see a man with an accordion right in the middle of it. When he saw me, the man smiled and shouted above the din of horns warming up. You must be Burr. Im Gerry Grimo.
Before I go any further, I must reveal something about trombonists: Like dogs, were very territorial. We just sniff and wag with fellow brass players but begin to bristle at first sight of a violin. Theres one instrument, however, that makes our lips curl into a low, guttural growl the dreaded accordion. That night at Dartmouth, however, I chose to suck it up rather than make a scene. I readied my horn for the night.
After the first downbeat, I realized there was nary an accordion sound in the house. Gerrys old Excelsior had been fitted with modern electronics and out of it came the sweetest sounds of piano, bass, and vibraphone. Gerry, also an excellent jazz singer, provided three-quarters of a big band rhythm section with that old squeeze box.
Since that night years ago, Ive remained East Bay Jazz Ensembles oft-used substitute trombone player and, in fact, am headed clear to Nashua, N.H., tonight to play at, what else an accordion convention. Yup, Myron Floren want-a-bes all over New Hampshire are getting together at Nashuas Courtyard Marriott this weekend. Theyve hired Gerrys big band to demonstrate the versatility of accordions as part of a larger instrumental ensemble or, from my primitive trombone perspective, to prove those cussed things can play more than Lady of Spain.
Im about to head out and will finish this epistle tomorrow ... after all, I bet youre dying to hear my take on the accordion convention.
Got home at 1:30 this morning, up to my ears with southern New Hampshire traffic and tolls. I was even stopped by a New Hampshire state trooper for a sobriety check but he was a nice young man. He readily believed that I was sober as a judge but looked askance when I reported that I was a trombone player returning from an accordion convention. At the risk of turning off my fellow trombonists (down boys, down), Im pleased to report great things from the convention. Before our band played to a thoroughly gracious audience, we listened to Tony Lovello, of 1970s Hee Haw fame, play his tunes and do his schtick. We also heard another older man, Joe Cerrito, play some lovely accordion jazz. Yes, I said accordion jazz.
Im a bit sluggish because of my night out and will no doubt short-change some of my farm duties today, but I am at least wiser about one thing: The much-maligned accordion is a very legitimate and versatile instrument. It sure put a smile on my face last night and made me feel good to be both a farmer and musician, two fields that feed the world and make it go round.
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Gabriel Kahane and State Ballet of Russia Milwaukee shows canceled
A pair of Milwaukee shows this week--a Shank Hall performance Monday with Gabriel Kahane and Aoife O'Donovan, and the State Ballet Theater of Russia's production of "Cinderella" at the Pabst Theater Thursday--have been canceled, according to statements from the venues.
Panfilio infuses 'Rita' with hopeful humor
In the opening scene of "Educating Rita," Willy Russell's bittersweet play about a 26-year-old hairdresser trying to start over and the alcoholic literature professor assigned to help her, Rita bounds into Frank's book-lined study for her first lesson.
Her attention is immediately drawn to an ostensibly chaste but erotically charged portrait on the wall, and within the blink of an eye she has offered a bawdy, original and wide-ranging interpretation of how that portrait works. Admitting he hasn't looked at it in years, the best Frank can manage is the bland assessment that it's "beautiful." »Read Full Article
Chef plans to open Bavette, a butcher shop, cafe and market in the Third Ward
A Milwaukee chef will open a butcher shop emphasizing locally and sustainably produced meats: Karen Bell, formerly of Cafe at the Plaza, plans to open Bavette Butcher Shop in the Historic Third Ward.
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I give her about 1/4 cup of oatmeal once a day. Problem is my supply seems to have dipped. Actually let me correct that. My supply maybe ok, but my baby does not drain my breasts, she does it on and off and that is messing with the supply.
How do I keep her at the breast longer ? She is used to my breasts having a lot of milk so she does not like to work to get the milk there is. Am I doomed to pumping to keep an oversupply going so my lazy ass baby can have her milk ?


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Twenty farm groups and organizations recently signed a letter supporting NRCS' Soil Health effort, citing soil health as "part of a systems approach to agriculture production that benefits the landscape, reduces nutrient loading and sediment runoff, increases efficiencies, and sustains wildlife habitat, while providing the potential for cost savings to producers."
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October 11, 2012
Chief Dave White
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Dear Chief White:
We collectively write to show our support for your Soil Health Initiative. NRCS is making soil health a top priority, and doing so offers prospective benefits to producers across the country. Achieving soil health is part of a systems approach to agriculture production that benefits the landscape, reduces nutrient loading and sediment runoff, increases efficiencies, and sustains wildlife habitat, while providing the potential for cost savings to producers. Soil health minimizes the impacts of severe environmental and weather conditions to provide a consistent food, fuel, feed, and fiber supply for future generations.
Conservation programs such as EQIP and CSP are important to soil health. Conservation programs contribute to soil health by addressing some of the technical and financial risks associated with implementing practices that increase organic matter, water infiltration, water-holding capacity, and nutrient cycling. Though the benefits of voluntary soil health practices may be difficult to quantify, we stand ready to work with NRCS to help identify the costs and benefits of the various practices in order to assist producers when making decisions about whether to adopt them as conservation practices. By using cropping systems that promote soil health, we supply a stable food system and mitigate risks of flooding and drought. From farming to grazing to shipping on the Mississippi River, conservation practices promote soil health.
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The trade is equal yeah except my players are both playing and Drummond isn't :P
Dude, if you had made that trade with a playoff team, it might have been a 60/40 at best. MAYBE. With a non playoff team it's just a joke. Be realistic!
As far as fantasy terms Gasol, Gortat were both considered done for the year. Possibly they might get back to play a few games in the playoffs but that's not a guarantee. You can't justify that trade as being fair.


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Our region is often noted as a beautiful place to experience the outdoors, a great area to sample local chefs' creations at a quaint eatery, attend a country fair on a warm summer day, and even a superior place to raise a family. But some of our areas most valuable assets are often overlooked—and that is our workforce. Our workforce is hailed for its work ethic and dedication. Those two attributes alone though are not enough for us to jump the next hurdle and be prepared for future endeavors—whether that is in expanding our existing industry base or growing new industries in the region.
In order to prepare our workforce, we must first be prepared to embrace lifelong learning. With new technologies, new processes and advanced production methods becoming a part of normal industry growth, we as a community must be willing to learn and adapt to these opportunities. This can be accomplished in many ways—first, basic skills enhancement must be ongoing. This can range from expanding your basic computer knowledge, customer service skills, middle-level management leadership skills, workplace communication, or Microsoft Office programming knowledge. Advances in technology and new working practices demand flexible, multi-skilled employees—a workforce knowledgeable in math, communication and computer skills.
Currently basic skills enhancement training is available through your local Job Training offices, CareerLink and the higher education institutions that are present in the region. Another way to accomplish adding value to our workforce is to offer new and creative ways to conduct this training. Workforce Wayne has been working towards this goal since 2008. In 2010 we opened The Wayne/Pike Technology Training Lab located in Hawley. Our goal with this facility is to provide a consortium training space for use by training providers, higher education institutions and businesses. We see this lab as a shared learning space that would allow training providers/higher education institutions in the Commonwealth to expand their offerings to our workforce community—whether physically in the classroom or remotely via video conferencing. Workforce Wayne continues to work on expanding these relationships to bring about opportunity.
The other key project Workforce Wayne has been working on since its inception is a Career and Technical Center for Wayne and Pike Counties. Wayne and Pike Counties are two of only three counties in the Commonwealth not served by this type of facility. So, what does this mean? Our high school students have limited means of gaining industry training while they are attending high school and our adult population does not have the opportunity to gain training after normal school hours either. Our school districts offer a smattering of career and technical programs, but they have limited space and limited resources without a center. They are nowhere close to offering the number of state-of-the-art programs that could be offered in a dedicated facility. Career Technology Centers across the Commonwealth are training their student population by day and their adult population by night in programs such as welding, plumbing, electronics, nanotechnology, dental assisting, CDL/heavy equipment operations, advertising design/print making, masonry, diesel mechanics, pre-engineering, licensed practical nursing and many, many more careers.
Career and technical education can provide the preparation our community requires for the demanding roles that need to be filled in the 21st Century economy. The U.S. Department of Labor projects 70% of the jobs created in the next decade will require education beyond high school, but only 20% will require a four-year college degree. A dedicated Career and Technical Center can fill this gap and become a critical component of workforce development for adults and our youth. It is Workforce Wayne's vision and our goal that our area adds to our list of assets a well prepared, highly trained workforce that can meet and exceed the skills required for the 21st century.
[Lyndsay J. Birmelin is the executive director of Workforce Wayne, Inc., a 501(c)(3) partnership of business, education, government, economic development, employment services, and community entities in Wayne and Pike Counties. Workforce Wayne (www.workforcewayne.org [2]) and its 25-member board of directors is working towards an effective workforce delivery system.]


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Town evacuates after trail derails, spills gas and oilThe Associated Press | October 20,2013Provided Photo
This photo provided by Royal Canadian Mounted Police shows emergency crews fighting a massive fire after a tanker train carrying oil and gas derailed Saturday in Gainford, Alberta, Canada. The entire community of about 100 people were evacuated.GAINFORD, Alberta Emergency crews battled a massive fire Saturday after a Canadian National tanker train carrying oil and gas derailed west of Edmonton, Alberta, overnight. No injuries were reported as of mid-afternoon.
Canadian National spokesman Louis-Antoine Paquin said 13 cars four carrying petroleum crude oil and nine loaded with liquified petroleum gas came off the tracks around 1 a.m. local time in the hamlet of Gainford, about 50 miles from Edmonton. The entire community of roughly 100 people was evacuated.
Paquin says three cars containing gas were leaking and on fire. Local officials feared there could be an explosion and declared a state of emergency.
Its still a risky situation so we need to contain as much as possible and keep people far away, said Carson Mills, spokesman for Parkland County, which includes Gainford.
A local resident described hearing a series of crashes moments before a huge fireball shot into the sky.
The fireball was so big, it shot across both lanes of the Yellowhead (Highway) and now both lanes of the Yellowhead are closed and theres fire on both sides, said the eyewitness identified only as Duane.
The train was travelling from Edmonton to Vancouver, British Columbia.
The Transportation Safety Board said it is sending investigators to the scene.
Questions about the increasing transport of oil by rail in the U.S. and Canada were raised in July after an unattended train with 72 tankers of oil rolled into the small Quebec town of Lac-Megantic near the Maine border, derailing and triggering explosions that killed 47 people. The towns center was destroyed. The rail companys chairman blamed the trains operator for failing to set enough hand brakes.
Much of that increase is from oil produced in the Bakken region, a rock formation underlying portions of Montana and North Dakota in the U.S., and Saskatchewan and Manitoba in Canada.
The train that crashed in the small Quebec town was carrying oil from North Dakota to a refinery in New Brunswick, Canada.
The train, using DOT-111 railcars, was operated by a U.S. company, the Montreal, Maine & Atlantic Railway.
In the first half of this year, U.S. railroads moved 178,000 carloads of crude oil. Thats double the number during the same period last year and 33 times more than during the same period in 2009. The Railway Association of Canada estimates that as many as 140,000 carloads of crude oil will be shipped on Canadas tracks this year, up from 500 carloads in 2009.
Following the fatal Quebec derailment, Cynthia Quarterman, head of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, has said the U.S. agency expects to publish draft regulations requiring that DOT-111 railcars be retrofitted to address safety concerns. The agencys proposal is intended to fix a dangerous design flaw in the rail cars, which are used to haul oil and other hazardous liquids throughout North America.
Canadian officials had said the oil carried by that freight train had been misclassified as a less dangerous type of crude and they urged U.S. and Canadian regulators to ensure dangerous goods are accurately labeled.
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Arrested: Vickie L. Skidmore, 55, 78 Town St., Steubenville, and Susan D. Rosencrance, 48, 124 Ardmore Ave., Weirton, each charged with possession of drugs, possession of a drug abuse instrument and possession of drug paraphernalia, Friday.
Arrested: Sharnay A. Solomon, 24, 1113 Clair Ave., failure to appear, Friday.
Arrested: Ernest Booker, 2534 Lafayette Blvd., failure to appear, Friday.
Theft: City resident reported five or six males fired two shots and robbed him of $100 in cash at gunpoint while he and three other people were parked on Sherman Avenue Saturday, police recovered two spent cartridges at scene.
Cited: Kelly Johnson, 224 Second Ave., Yorkville, failure to control and driving on a suspended license; Lashane Luke, 730 N. Seventh St., driving left of center and no operator's license; Paul N. Salibi, Gibsonia, Pa., no proof of insurance; Michael Littrell, Steubenville, failure to yield; Debra A. Aley, 110 Lee Road, Follansbee, speeding.
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Arrested: Robin W. Mazalic, 51, 3091 State Route 213, Steubenville, failure to appear and domestic violence, Friday.
Arrested: Markel Wise, 18, Apt. B, 713 Market St., falsification and resisting arrest, Friday.
Assault: Woman required eight stitches to her arm after being assaulted at a residence on Kingsdale Road by three people, one armed with a knife, Friday.
Mingo Junction
Arrested: Tina Doty, 47, 263 Township Road 619, Mingo Junction, disorderly conduct and public intoxication, Friday.
Ohio Highway Patrol
Arrested: Thomas Ervin Paulin-Fox, 25, 2221 County Road 56, Toronto, warrant, Saturday.


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DTF making a comeback
LISBON – Things are looking up for the embattled Columbiana County Drug Task Force, currently under investigation by the state for possible financial irregularities that resulted in the ouster of its director.
First, new DTF Director Brian McLaughlin reported two police departments – East Palestine and Wellsville – are expected to soon assign officers to the DTF. Second, the DTF will have a record budget of $126,834 to work with this year.
Participation in the DTF dropped to only the county sheriff's office and the Salem, Lisbon and Leetonia police departments, with each assuming all of the costs for the officers assigned to the DTF.
County commissioners announced two weeks ago they would begin using casino tax revenue received by the county to help police departments who assign an officer to the DTF. Commissioners will provide $10,000 a year to those departments that assign an officer to the DTF at least 20 hours per week, while those committing to a full-time officer would receive $20,000.
County Sheriff Ray Stone said those departments and others want to participate but are having financial problems of their own, and making this money available should help make it easier on them if they choose to do so.
"I'm hoping for a better year. It's progressing well," he said of efforts to increase DTF membership, "and I'm getting a lot of positive response."
Stone said police departments are still interested in joining despite the bad publicity from the state probe into the DTF, perhaps because most law enforcement agencies have experienced officer problems at one time or another.
"It can happen anywhere," he said.
The sheriff was asked what he thought of comments attributed to Columbiana Police Chief Tim Gladis, who this week expressed his reservations about rejoining the DTF, describing the agency as being "a little bit loosely run."
"I don't know what he was talking about," Stone said.
Gladis was quoted as saying that when he became chief in 2009 he pulled Columbiana's DTF officer for financial reasons but had been told the city received little in return during its 17 years of participation.
"They had one of the best agents around on the DTF," Stone said of the Columbiana officer who served many years on the DTF. "He was the most knowledgeable agent at the time and helped Columbiana County as well as Columbiana."
Gladis also pointed to the financial benefit communities were receiving that partner with the local office of the federal Drug Enforcement Agency, most noticeably being Salem, which has purchased vehicles with forfeited drug assets resulting from DEA investigations.
Stone said that is because the DEA focuses on high-profile cases involving major dealers moving drugs into northeastern Ohio, and rightfully so. As a result, the amount of seized assets can be substantial.
He said the DTF deals with the smaller dealers operating daily in every community in the county. "They don't do street dealers like we do … It's like comparing apples to oranges" in regard to the caliber of investigations the DEA and DTF pursue, Stone said.
The DTF shares forfeited drug assets among participating law enforcement agencies, when financially possible. The DTF distributed more than $7,000 in forfeited assets from 2011 cases, while the amount forfeited last year totaled just $2,500.
As for the DTF budget, McKenzie said the $126,834 being received this year from the Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Services is matched with $43,000 in the form of local in-kind services, such as the cost of free office space provided for the DTF by the sheriff's office and a portion of the wages of officers assigned to the DTF. The money is used to pay for vehicle maintenance, equipment purchases and upkeep, and for buy money.
While the state money cannot be spent on officer wages, it can and is spent to help pay the director's salary and that of the part-time DTF office secretary. McKenzie said 40 percent of salary is being paid with grant money.


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Published On: Apr 15 2013 01:24:15 PM PDT Updated On: Apr 30 2014 06:01:49 PM PDT
The trial for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the man charged in the Boston Marathon bombings that killed three people and injured more than 200, begins Monday. Take a look back at scenes from the April 15, 2013, incident.
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