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Daily obsession: Our favorite local finds
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X Factor1 of 10
Our Facebook friends apparently love heirloom-worthy jewelry as much as we do. The vote this week was for Social Anarchy's handmade rune pendant, which is supposed to bring good fortune to those who wear it. Exuding both glamour and mystery, it's a win-win for any accessory addict, and even though it may be a splurge, consider it an investment. X marks the spot, indeed.
SHOP NOW: Rune pendant, $960
Fresh Air2 of 10
Add a pop of color to your desk or table with these hand-dipped Air Plant Pods from the terrarium experts at Bird and Feather in Los Angeles. The air plants need sunlight and a healthy dose of water every two weeks, though they grow without soil—just in case you don't like getting your hands dirty.
SHOP NOW: Air Plant Pod, $6
Bet the Farm3 of 10
The setting of Tata Harper Skincare couldn't be more idyllic: The natural line is manufactured entirely in Vermont on Harpers 1,200-acre farm. The products may be homegrown, but that doesn't mean they're any less potent than department store brands. Made with unique ingredients like narcissus bulbs (proven to increase skin's elasticity), Harper's star product, Rejuvenating Serum, is good for your face—and for the planet.
SHOP NOW: Tata Harper Rejuvenating Serum, $150
Initial Thoughts4 of 10
Molded by hand, Maid of Clay Ceramics vases make for the perfect wedding or housewarming gift. The lightly speckled ivory vessel can even be inscribed with a personal message on the bottom, adding one more personal touch.
SHOP NOW: Small Monogram Wedding Vase, $62
French Lessons5 of 10
What do you get when you combine effortlessly chic Parisian style with the laid-back California-cool vibe? Bobo House, a line created by a native Parisian who has set up shop in Los Angeles (she designs and manufactures each piece there). The brand's ultra-soft cotton tees are sure to give you that je ne sais quoi.
SHOP NOW: Bobo House tee, $100
Toss Up6 of 10
Pillows are the shoes of home decor: You can never have too many. To help us decide between two vibrant options, we turned to our Facebook pals. Their pick? This linen Masai pillow from Brooklyn's Hammocks & High Tea shop. Both handmade and organic, the global-inspired find will help spruce up any space.
SHOP NOW: Masai pillow, $140
Feeling Lucky?7 of 10
Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this discovery will spice things up in your kitchen. Created by a brother-sister duo in Oakland, Calif., the handmade wood dice feature veggies, meats, grains, herbs and more. Roll as many as you like to determine which ingredients will make up your next meal. Go ahead, give it a roll.
SHOP NOW: Leafcutter Designs Recipe Dice, $16
Take a Powder8 of 10
Made by hand in small batches in New York City, Lulu Organics products have won over beauty aficionados who appreciate the cool, retro packaging and all-natural ingredients. Lulu newbies can try out the brand with its travel-size dry shampoo—just the thing to drop into your weekend bag. This powder contains organic corn and rice flour that sop up oil and dirt, while scents like lavender and sage leave hair smelling just washed. You may never want to lather up again.
SHOP NOW: Lulu Organics travel-size hair powder, $10
Laundry List9 of 10
Tired of the same ol' laundry detergent scents? New York City-based fragrance shop The Good Home Company has been whipping up natural laundry fragrances like Beach Days and Pure Grass since 1995. Just add to your machine's rinse cycle for an instant burst of freshness that will last even after the hamper fills up again.
SHOP NOW: Good Home Co. Laundry Fragrance, $22 each
Great State10 of 10
Show your hometown pride with a chic necklace resembling your favorite state. (A tiny diamond can also be placed along the border for further notation.) Dainty enough for everyday wear and perfect for layering with other necklaces, set out and see the 50 states.
SHOP NOW: Maya Brenner necklace, from $130


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Judge to issue Holliday ruling
PARKERSBURG – Two years later and the fate of a city police officer's job is still in question.
In a status hearing Wednesday, the judge in the case of City of Parkersburg v. Floyd Holliday II said he will issue a ruling.
Parkersburg Mayor Bob Newell said he has been informed Wood County Circuit Court Judge Jeffrey Reed stated during the hearing he would make his decision using the information he has before him in the case.
Newell said the judge told the attorneys he has all the information submitted from both sides.
Holliday was fired by the city in June 2010 for the alleged theft of items after a traffic stop and for also allegedly downloading pornography onto another officer's laptop computer.
In December 2010, the Parkersburg Police Civil Service Commission by a 2-1 vote overturned the firing. The commission did not dispute the alleged acts by Holliday, but stated "his conduct did not rise to the level to warrant termination."
Holliday has been suspended with pay since the incident.
Last spring, Reed returned the case to the commission to provide justification for its 2010 decision. Later the commission never responded as attorneys noted the commission is no longer comprised of the same three members who made the initial 2010 ruling.
Bob Campbell is the only member left from the commission that made the decision. Former members Jeff Bungard and Jack Hunley have been replaced by Doug Kreinik and Joe Gonzales. In an earlier hearing Reed said the commission is an institution, regardless of a change in membership.
In December, Reed ordered the commission to file its findings by Jan. 18. On Jan. 23, Reed sent a letter to attorneys for the city and Holliday in regard to the commission's filing.
Calls to Joe Santer, attorney for the city, and George Cosenza, who represents Holliday, were not returned Wednesday.

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I had sore nipple issues too... and I used Lansinoh.. Until I found out it made it worse!
My right one was sooo sore it brought tears to my eyes. I had to take a break... So I pumped. I was much better the next day.
Is he staying latched correctly through the whole feeding period? My LO liked to make it to where he was just sucking on my nipple. I then had to take him off and make him latch correctly.
Everyone else has given great advice too!
Oh, and letting the breast milk dry on your nipples too!


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U2 U2 at No. 7 ($130 million)
Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie, who was last year's No. 1, dropped all the way to No. 18.
Beyonce Beyonce Knowles climbed two spots, to No. 2, after a successful year touring and continuing to grow her empire, which includes music, fashion, fragrance, and a slew of endorsement deals, for $87 million in earnings.
Black Eyed Peas Aside from Lady Gaga, other newcomers of note include the Black Eyed Peas (No. 16)
Britney Spears Rounding out the Top Ten: Britney Spears at No. 6 ($130 million in earnings, mostly from a successful world tour)
Chelsea Handler Chelsea Handler (No. 98)
Conan O'Brien Conan O'Brien (No 51)
James Cameron Director James Cameron rode the box office success of "Avatar" all the way to No. 3, returning to the list for the first time since 1999, with $210 coming in over the past year.
Jay-Z Jay-Z landed the No. 15 spot
Johnny Depp Johnny Depp at No. 9 (the top earning actor on the list, with $75 million
Kristen Stewart Kristen Stewart (No. 66)
Lady Gaga Lady Gaga is the list's highest-ranking newcomer, at No. 4, with $62 million in earnings.
Madonna Madonna at No. 10 ($58 million)
Oprah Winfrey Oprah Winfrey has taken back her crown as the world's most powerful celebrity on this year's Forbes magazine Celebrity 100 Power List. The Queen of Talk earned a staggering $315 million over the last year. It's the fourth time she's been in the No. 1 slot.
Robert Downey Jr. Robert Downey, Jr. (No. 73)
Robert Pattinson "Twilight" co-star Robert Pattinson (No. 50)
Sandra Bullock Sandra Bullock at No. 8 (her successful films and high-profile split with husband Jesse James kept her name in the news)
Taylor Swift Grammy Award winner Taylor Swift jumped up to No. 12 from 69.
Tiger Woods Tiger Woods stayed at No. 5, despite his sex scandal, which cost him some endorsements. He took in some $105 million during the past year.
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By Natasha Burton
Being entirely comfortable around your spouse is one of the great perks of married life. However, there's a big difference between feeling content and relaxed in your relationship, and just being plain old lazy. We asked Heather Porter, author of the upcoming book Body Back, a comprehensive how-to guide for women adjusting to motherhood—and happily married mother of four—for her perspective on 10 signs that your relationship is too comfortable, and to share her tested tips for breaking out of these ruts.
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"With careers and kids, couples can slip into a parallel existence," says Porter. Often, this leads busy parents to chat solely about carpool schedules or who's in charge of packing lunches, leaving little room for real conversation. To remedy this, Porter suggests making time to talk about non-family related issues so you can reconnect as a couple.
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Another consequence of a busy household and getting too stuck in your routine is forgetting the romance that brought you together as a couple in the first place. "Plan a night to get away together or for kids to be away so you can have a romantic night in," recommends Porter. She also advises keeping the conversation positive. "Don't talk about the kids or the person you dislike at work all night."
Dressing Down4 of 11
Sweatpants may be much cozier than those form-fitting jeans, but if you're perpetually donning clothes you wouldn't be caught dead wearing out in public, then you may be a little too comfortable in your relationship (and that goes for men, too!). Getting dolled up daily is a little unrealistic, so try swapping your flannel PJs for a more feminine alternative, says Porter, who suggests getting a pretty night gown instead. "It can still be a little sexy, just not see-through, if you have kids."
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Like clothing, your beauty routine can easily hit slump mode as time to primp gets harder to come by. But just taking five minutes to spruce yourself up shows your spouse that you still want to look good for him. On date nights, "book the babysitter to come early so that you have time to get ready," says Porter.
Lashing Out6 of 11
It's all too easy to go for the jugular when you're angry with your partner: Knowing him as well as you do, his insecurities, vulnerabilities and shortcomings are at your disposal and, in the face of conflict or hurt feelings, it can be difficult not to use them as ammunition. However, "respect is very important in a relationship," Porter says. "If that slips, you must concentrate on getting it back." Being aware of your words and talking openly about how you speak to each other when you're stressed or fighting will allow you to work together to solve the issue.
Losing Outside Interests7 of 11
Your marriage and family are the cornerstones of your life. That said, having other things going on in your life—hobbies, passions, projects—help you continue to grow as an individual and stay interesting to your partner, says Porter. "You are still an individual, albeit part of a couple. And, because your partner isn't doing them with you, your interests are something different you can enjoy chatting about."
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In the beginning of a relationship, we happily engage in all sorts of activities just to spend time around the person with whom we're smitten. As time goes by, we get less tolerant of indulging our partners, or we start complaining the moment we're not having fun. Try straying from your comfort zone to show your spouse that you care about his interests. "Do something together that he would love, like going to a soccer game or a restaurant you're not keen on," Porter says. "Enjoy the fact that he's delighted you've gone."
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When young and in love, most couples can't keep their hands off each other. But, as the novelty of your spouse wears off, your desire to smother him in kisses may wane too. Porter advises keeping affection as a daily part of your relationship. "Give him a big hug when he comes home this evening or, if you come home last, go find him for a hug," she says. "Be attentive and make him feel special, as he should you!"
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Just because the honeymoon period of your relationship is long past, that doesn't mean you should stop courting your partner. Porter suggests surprising your husband with a gift. "It doesn't need to be expensive, just a token that you care, like a book on a subject he is interested in," she suggests. "Buy it out of the blue and sit together when you pass it to him—don't just hand it over the kitchen table, as you will downgrade the moment." For a totally free gesture, "send loving texts during the day when you're apart."
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In addition to bestowing little tokens of love, actively remembering the times when your relationship first began can also stave off feelings of monotony. "It is most important to remember who you both are and what made you fall in love in the first place," Porter says. "Reminisce about fun times you had together."
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What If You Don't Need the Payments Right Away?If you don't need your payments from your charitable remainder trust to begin immediately, consider one of the three additional types of unitrusts and their benefits.
- One of the most common types of unitrusts is called a net income with makeup unitrust (NIMCRUT). It offers great flexibility in retirement planning because income can effectively be deferred until later years. The trust pays the lesser of the fixed percentage specified by the trust agreement or the actual trust income. Such trusts provide, however, that in any year the trust income exceeds the fixed percentage payout, the excess must be used to make up any prior deficiencies.
- A second, but not as popular version called a net income unitrust (NICRUT) uses the same payout structure but without a makeup provision.
- The third common type of unitrust is the flip trust. It begins as a NIMCRUT or NICRUT and then "flips," or changes, to a regular payment unitrust during the term of the trust. The triggering events to enact the flip can be marriage, divorce, death, birth of a child, or the sale of unmarketable assets such as real estate or closely held stock. Real estate is commonly used to fund this type of trust, with payments delayed until after the real estate is sold.
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Your tax and legal advisors can help you determine whether any of these three unitrusts are right for you.
Your tax and legal advisors can help you determine whether any of these three unitrusts are right for you.
Case Study: Supplement Your Retirement Income(The following is an illustration of how this type of donation works.)
Scenario: John is concerned about building sufficient assets for his retirement.
Charitable Solution: One solution is for John to make an annual contribution to a NIMCRUT. He can make contributions whenever he likes. The contributions are not subject to the limits on contributions to qualified retirement plans and provide a charitable income tax deduction in years when his income is high.
Main Benefits: The trust will begin to make distributions immediately, but those distributions will be small as long as the trustee invests the assets for long-term growth. Once John retires, the trustee can change the trust to generate more income, adding a supplemental income stream to his qualified retirement plan distributions.
Because John likely received less than the 5 percent distribution during his working years, he may receive more than 5 percent (up to the amount of prior years' undistributed amounts) in years in which the trust generates more. After his lifetime, the balance is paid to the charities of his choice.
To learn more about how a charitable trust could fit into your long-term financial plans, please contact Laurie Dietrich at 507-933-6043 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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The Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has received confirmation of an additional case of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in a horse in Nueces County. The premises is located 10 miles south of Mathis. To date, six premises in four Texas counties have been confirmed with VS.
On May 28, the TAHC announced confirmation of the nation's first case of VS this year in Kinney County (southeast of Del Rio.)
Two additional cases of VS in horses in Hidalgo County in South Texas were announced last week. One premises was located approximately 24 miles northwest of Edinburg. The other premises was located three miles northwest of Edinburg.
On June 17, two new cases of VS were confirmed in horses in San Patricio County in South Texas. One premises is located approximately 7 ½ miles southeast of Mathis. The other premises is located approximately 7 miles southeast of Mathis.
All VS cases tested positive for the New Jersey serotype. The newly identified infected premises is currently under quarantine by the TAHC. Affected horses will be monitored by regulatory veterinarians while under quarantine. Premises are eligible for quarantine release 21 days after all lesions have healed. There is no known exposure to other horses around the state, or at any equine events.
Several states have provided the TAHC with information on enhanced entry requirements they are imposing on Texas livestock (including horses) due to the recently announced VS cases in Texas. For information about these movement restrictions, contact the state or country of destination and/or visit http://www.tahc.texas.gov/news/2014-06-05_StateRestrictionsOnTX_VS.pdf.
For more information about VS visit http://www.tahc.state.tx.us/news/brochures/TAHCBrochure_VS.pdf. For more information call 512-719-0700 or contact your local TAHC region office.


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Cast your mind back, if you will (or indeed can) to late May in 1999.
Myself, Mr Alt and two friends decide we will fly to the US, to see Episode One of Star Wars on the weekend of release. I still carry those tickets in my handbag after nearly 20 years as a reminder not of the awesome nature of the film, but the lesson that was learnt in the experience. I should probably also confess that I've NEVER seen the movie again since that point. Not once. I walked out of the theatre in Connecticut that we'd picked (as we were staying on Long Island) and felt utterly and totally cheated. The past history of the franchise I had kept as a reference point from my childhood bore absolutely no resemblance to the film I'd seen, and I felt has if George Lucas had failed to grasp a vital point: a story is only great when it engages ALL of your audience. He seemed to have focussed on all the parts of the 'past' that he had an interest in, but nobody else did. As a result, for large portions of the film, I was bored.
Star Wars had never bored me before, and my first response wasn't to blame Lucas. Perhaps it was my fault. Maybe I'd been too enthusiastic about the build up, travelling all this way, perhaps the gravitas of the moment had somehow over-inflated my expectations. Except, in retrospect, the World seems to have agreed with me on my assessment. I suspect that's why so many people are fired for the next set of films because, hopefully, the lessons of 1-3 will finally have been learnt and we're going to get something that truly mirrors what the original movies did in a time when storytelling probably mattered far more than the special effects ever would.
After a decade, it appears Blizzard still haven't learnt some rather important lessons about storytelling either.
|Not as Intended.
It is now impossible to enter Draenor without 'playing' the Tanaan Jungle portion of the content to arrive there, which is what I needed to do this morning so I can start a 'clean' copy of the Garrison for some robust testing. I had high hopes when I arrived at the Portal, but by the time I left I KNEW I'd only ever want to do this version of events once. I'm disappointed too with what counts as 'training' for new players and more significantly, after a decade of playing this game, this morning had me sitting at the screen for the first time in ten years of opening content and thinking 'Oh God this is boring, do I REALLY have to do this?' I wanted to make sure I still felt the same way about what I'd seen after some reflection and so I've been away, come back to my keyboard and concluded that this sequence feel really, REALLY out of place.
Let's now see if we can pin down where the problems actually occur:
- Bolted On
Having run through the Garrison 'opening' sequence on quite a few occasions now, I find myself thinking that I have absolutely no invested interest in the Tanaan 'sequence'. I've saved the world so many times now this has become a job, and the 'gravitas' of the situation I am thrown into has very little personal relevance. Whereas the Garrison is very much your individual responsibility, and the onus to construct it is very much in your hands, this 'story' is driven pretty much entirely by acts of NPC awesome (one in particular, no I'm not going to spoil.) The final 'battle' you take part in is yet another 'climb into a vehicle and destroy X things' which we were doing in TBC but back then it was new and exciting. Now it seems like a bit of an afterthought. I have nothing to personally make me care about these races. I have no connection to the struggle they are involved in, save to turn up and be a hero.
- One Long Battle
It may not take long in 'relative' terms to compete this and make your way out to 'safety', but there is no real respite between 'fights.' There is no time to paint a picture of the NPC's you are fighting with, no opportunities to create relationships as there has been in previous expansions. Simply throwing in a large number of NPC's that are familiar does not make you have an affinity with them, it's like one of those all-star movies where you can name every actor but have no favourite character because nobody has been written that well. That's where the next point becomes more painfully obvious.
- No Soul
The events of this opening sequence left me cold. Focusing on the 'Warlords' isn't dramatic for me, or engaging. It's a continual progression of Orcs with different models, mobs who (presumably) have to die, and finally for me this is where the real lack of soul begins to tell, because I have no connection with these 'people.' It stops being about immersing me in a story as a backdrop and becomes about simply getting out of this phase of gameplay and into the next one. Questing isn't interesting, and is in one place deliberately gimmicky to the point of the gimmick being more fun than the objective of the quest, and that just says to me that the process needs more work. Part of me wants to make my own way through the zone and I am presuming this isn't an option, especially as this is supposed to be 'training' for the 'new' L90's, and that too I have some issue with.
- The 'Training' Is a Lie
So, I'd expected an experience that would push players to use their skills in a sensible manner. Perhaps this is not yet totally functional yet, I don't know, but simply rewarding groups of spells as 'reward' for completing a quest? REALLY? How does that make players more competent and how does that teach them to play their class better? From what I can see you're given mobs to kill and (as yet) no indicator of which spells to use, or which abilities are more situational... this is all a bit of a false impression. As this is Beta I am going to assume that some things will change, but knowing the timescales we have, I can't see the sophistication of this system being drastically improved. I'm quite willing to be proved wrong here, of course, but if this is what Blizzard feel is acceptable as training for new players I am really very disappointed indeed.
- I've Been Robbed.
Even though I had my reservations with The Jade Forest, and the Pandaria 'ethos' in general, in the wider scheme of things my actions made sense and had a larger sense of importance in those early stages of gameplay. It could well be that the pre-Portal Event is yet to lay a large wodge of expositional justification, I don't know, but I feel cheated with this as my 'escape.' Epic battles do not make things awesome, Blizzard. Killing hundreds of people, destroying thousands of lives, does not have the same impact as one life lost to whom you feel a genuine bond of empathy and compassion. I have no idea how many Orcs I had to slaughter to get out of Tanaan but it didn't matter, and neither did they, and that is a problem. This means I resent the needless slaughter of thousands of lives just to help me escape so I can build a Garrison to destroy the Iron Horde ALL OVER AGAIN. It seems that we have learnt nothing at all from Pandaria, and actually that's where all the issues should have started raising red flags.
If you take the time to read my work on a regular basis you'll know how much I love what Blizzard does. I have now gotten the opportunity to build a 'new' Garrison and (hopefully) get a lot of broken things working again, which fills me with unbounding enthusiasm. It is, therefore, more than a little depressing that to get to a stage where I am Mistress of my own Destiny and able to actually influence gameplay like never before, I am forced to be reminded just how awful linear progression can be when it is done far below the standards I'd expect from a Blizzard product.
Just goes to show, you can never tell what you'll get in a Beta.


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Michael J. Svigel
Department Chair and Professor of Theological Studies
BS, Philadelphia Biblical University, 1996; ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary, 2001; PhD, 2008.
Michael J. Svigel (rhymes with "eagle") has written or coauthored numerous resources targeting a Christian lay audience. As a scholar he regularly presents papers at the Evangelical Theological Society and has published articles in Bibliotheca Sacra, Trinity Journal, and Studia Patristica. His book titles include RetroChristianity: Reclaiming the Forgotten Faith, Heroes and Heretics: Solving the Modern Mystery of the Ancient Church, and he is co-editor of the Exploring Christian Theology series. Many of his written works—from scholarly articles to theological humor—can be found online at www.bible.org or www.retrochristianity.com. He and his wife, Stephanie, have three children, Sophie, Lucas, and Nathan.
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- Svigel, Michael J., "The Center of Ignatius of Antioch's Catholic Christianity." Studia Patristica 45 (2010). 367–371.
- Svigel, Michael J., "Christ as Arche in Revelation 3:14—Source, Ruler, or Beginning?." Bibliotheca Sacra April-June 2004, no. 161 (2004). 215-231.
- Svigel, Michael J., "The Phantom Heresy: Did the Council of Ephesus (431) Condemn Chiliasm?." Trinity Journal 24 (2003). 105-112.
- Svigel, Michael J., "The Apocalypse of John and the Rapture of the Church: A Reevaluation." Trinity Journal 22 (2001). 23-74.
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Blogging GALA :: Day Two
The day after openly gay singer-songwriter Tom Goss performed at the GALA's "Songs of the Soul" program, he met with EDGE at The Market, a local deli. The fit was a good one; Goss is a former seminarian whose songs still often carry a spiritual subtext.
"I'm just writing to find the truth," he said, as he sat at an outdoors table eyeing a cute dog that was with her master at an adjoining table. "That's what my music is, it's looking to find the truth... Hey, do you mind if I pet your dog?" Goss suddenly asked the man at the nearby table. Such earnest straightforwardness is characteristic of Goss; at another juncture, he called out to a passer-by sporting an enormous afro, "Hey, man! I love your hair!" Not everyone could get away with it, but from Goss it's completely natural, unaffected, and charming.
Petting the dog, he seemed transported. "Hey," he said to the pooch happily, "you oughtta give me your number. Or Facebook me!"
Once done with his excursion into puppy love, Goss, who has boyish good looks and intense blue eyes, regaled EDGE with a reference to a South Park episode in which Cartman sabotages Kyle's birthday party, a bash that takes place at Denver eatery Casa Bonita.
As it happened, I had visited Casa Bonita while on a 7th grade field trip. Goss grew visibly excited. "Was it cool?" he asked.
I certainly thought so at the time.
'I'm going there," Goss declared. "I can't believe it! All my dreams for this trip are coming true."
Not long ago, Goss wasn't sure if the detour to Denver, coming as it did at the tail end of a long and exhausting cross-country tour, would be a dream at all--or a nightmare. But he'd heard so much about GALA from friends in gay choruses around the country that his curiosity won out.
"I have a lot of friends in gay men's choruses who would say, 'You should come sing at GALA. And I was, like, 'That's awesome. I don't know what that is, but I want to go and see.' Then I was in Seattle and I went to one of their rehearsals, and I spent the good part of a day with them. I've been to rehearsals of a lot of choruses, especially if I don't have a gig that day. So I hung out with them, it was really cool, we went out to lunch, and they were telling me more about GALA, which made it seem like, 'Oh, this is pretty cool.' Then they had an opportunity for me to perform; Dennis, the director of the Seattle Man's Chorus, said 'If you really want to perform, we could put you in the show. I think it would be a good fit.' I was like, 'Let's do it! I'd love to experience it.' This year I've sung with a couple of the choruses and I know a lot of chorus members, and people have been telling me, 'We should sing together.' So I finally got my act together and got a handful of songs arranged for choruses."
Not an effortless feat for Goss, who can't read music and was unaccustomed to seeing his songs translated into musical notation. "I'm not a music theorist," Goss told EDGE. "It was hard for me to put these things together; I worked with three other arrangers and put together these pieces. I'm learning about different musical styles, I'm learning how to communicate with music on paper, and then practicing with people... it's been fun. I feel like I'm much less of an idiot now."
Goss performed two songs during his appearance at "Songs of the Soul," the gorgeous "Till the End," which is included on his 2009 CD "Back to Love," and "You Don't Question Love," which is on his EP from 2010, "The Politics of Love," which also includes tracks like "Prop 8" and "Pardon Me."
" 'Till the End' was a big hit for me, it had a big video, it did really well," Goss recalled. As for "You Don't Question Love," Goss relished the fact that "I sang that one with the Reveille Men's Chorus out of Tucson" at "Songs of the Soul."
That wasn't his first collaboration with a gay chorus, Goss noted. "I sang with the Norfolk Chorus in March, and I also sang with Potomac Fever, which is a subsection of the D.C. Gay Men's Chorus in March, and then I sang with the Tucson guys last night. I've really enjoyed it."
Gay Cowboys and Indian Ragas
Your EDGE correspondent was able, with fleet feet and legerdemain at the door of a supposedly full-to-capacity theater, to get in just under the wire and see the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles perform their set in its entirety. (J.D. had saved me a seat and texted word of where to find him; otherwise, the usher was ready, willing, and able to send me packing.)
The group started with a spiritual called "Eli's Comin'," before swinging into a suite of songs from the "Brokeback Mountain" soundtrack, including "A Love That Will Never Grow Old" and "He Was A Friend of Mine."
After a rendition of "I've Been Everywhere," the chorus balanced their gay cowboy offerings with an audacious presentation of a traditional Indian raga called "Ramkali." This entailed the chorus pulling a huge cloth over themselves, creating a makeshift tent, while a number of dancers garbed in bright veils poured in from the wings. Suddenly the tent-like cover was cast aside and the group appeared once more, with some of them arrayed in what I took to be the garb of the Rajs of India. It was a six-and-a-half minute maelstrom of color and rhythm and exotic chant.
Old Friends
Though I have only been with the BGMC for three and a half years, it's been long enough to see some friends move to other cities and join gay choral groups elsewhere. Such was the case with a pal I'll call CJ, who left us for the wilds of Des Moines a couple of years ago.
For months, newer members of the BGMC heard all about GALA: The music, the energy, the fun, the new friends we'd make. The added pleasure, obvious in hindsight, is that old friends are also here, this being such a large and well-attended festival. CJ and I had been texting for some time, looking for common free time in our respective schedules; finally, on Monday afternoon, just as cocktail hour rang, the stars and planets aligned.
Then one of my editors sent me into a panic by reminding me of an overdue film festival review. Ooops! Cue the blush and Margaret Cho pointy index skewering a cheek. I wrote the fastest text of my life to CJ, who was waiting in the lobby, telling him I would be right there, and followed that up with the fastest film review I'd ever composed. (But it's okay. I had already written it mentally. Really.)
CJ and I caught up with the Usual BGMC Suspects, who were lurking in a quiet spot with their Yellow Lemons already in hand. The conversation started with politics, swerved into religion, and then... and only then... got really heated, nasty, and catty. I think it was about the merits of Grindr, or else the trashing of various exes, or the way using Grindr leads to having exes, or... Well, I'm not quite sure, really, but CJ sat back, pale as a ghost. "Were you guys always like this and I just forgot?" he asked.
Confused glances ensued. "Honey... you're with gay men... right?"
CJ just looked at us nervously. Maybe there really is something extra sharp about big city queens; I'm not sure. He did seem genuinely shocked.
They made it up to him. They bought him some Yellow Lemons.
The curative power of this tincture proved effective: Color returned to CJ's face, and a gleam stole back into his eye.
The evening schedule included a "Men's Chorus Commission Sing-Along." At first, I was all set to skip it, because... I mean... a sing-along?
But in the end I went, partly because friends were going and it was going to be fun to be there with them. Peer pressure so seldom leads to good things, but in this case I found myself grateful to chance and my pack of pals for getting me past my prejudices.
As it turns out, a huge amount of music has been commissioned by gay choruses, and by GALA, and the sing-along program celebrated this by including only commissioned works--wonderful songs that speak to our lives and our experience like "The Gift of Two," from a larger work, "Songs of My Family," commissioned by the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C. The song features two soloists, each taking the part of a child raised by same-sex parents. One soloist has two mothers; the other, two fathers. The song celebrates the unique joys of each family structure.
Then there was the striking, resonant "If You Only Knew," from "Through a Glass, Darkly," a song cycle dealing with meth addiction that the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus commissioned in 2008. And the sad, funny, universality of "The First Day I Saw You," from the work "Millennium Mosaic," commissioned by the Portland Gay Men's Chorus in 2000, makes it a song that gay or straight hearts could respond to--but there's an extra dose of poignancy in knowing that it's about a young man smitten with another young man, and it cuts extra deeply.
"The Awakening" is a powerful song, as well. This composition was commissioned by the Turtle Creek Chorale in 1995, and describes a sense of isolation and oppression that stems from enforced silence. What if the whole world endured what gays have suffered? There would be no love songs, no devotionals, no odes of passionate yearning be it of spirit or flesh.
Yes, a sing-along is sort of corny. But what's wrong with some good corny fun, especially when it celebrates the creative energy of our community? It's great when Katie Perry gives us "Firework," or Cyndi Lauper provides "True Colors," or Lady Gaga pens "Born This Way," but we are also capable of creating our own music. And who knew that we'd already done so, and in such quantity? Not this GALA novice. But that's, in part, what GALA is for.


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Tiah Flores and Jessalyn Burkett shared the pitching duties for the Beeville squad and limited the Aransas Pass girls to just one run over the four innings of play. The Beeville girls got four more runs on the night with Kaitlyn Pelitire blasting a run scoring triple to highlight the offense in the later frames.
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So dear Naruto fans what do you think wich Charackter has the greatest resistance and stamina ???
i dont think anyone could
strongest stamina, 3rd raikage
weakest stamina, shikamaru haha gotta love him but he barly has any chakra.
Suigetsu, Hidan, Kakuzu (assuming he has more than one heart left), Obito, Might Guy(He's too.... him to die)
suigetsu, mangetsu, hidan, kakuzu
Don't forget good old hashirama and oro
Darth Maul
Zetsu, Hidan, Suigetsu, Orochimaru, DSM Kabuto, Jugo, Mangetsu, Second Mizukage, and Obito.
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The Hozuki clan, Orochimaru, Kabuto and Hidan.
Can Kabuto really survive being cut in half hmmm
all edo's and nagato's summoning dog with many heads
naruto heals pretty well, and he surely has the strongest stamina. 3rd raikage just has strongest defense.
And resistance as being cut in half I guess hashirama could take it as well, given it is his healing jutsu she is using as well.
Else we always have Oro who is immortal, even when he is sealed forever he is not.
Oh yeah btw Sasori also could if not through his heart Same goes for Hidan and Kakuzu
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The Local Spin: Music on the mountainBy Ali Flewelling
Correspondent | January 30,2013Winter in Vermont gives music lovers an opportunity to trek up the mountain and hear some of the area's best live entertainment. Places like Ludlow, Stowe and Killington really shine this time of year, keeping our musicians playing, our businesses bustling, and locals and tourists alike entertained. While of course there are other places to enjoy music in the area, these mountain towns are really the anchors that hold live music together in the winter months.
On Thursday, The Voodoo Alien Blues band will again be at Frank's Tavern on Main Street in Ludlow. The group will host its weekly blues jam starting at 9 p.m. and anyone eager to play the blues is encouraged to join in.
Joey Leone will take a break from his usual Killington performances this week to play at Firestones Restaurant on Route 4 in Quechee on Thursday. Leone's unique originals have been pleasing local music fans for years and he has a new album in the works. Join him for an 8 p.m. start.
Duane Carleton and The Backwoods Messiahs will be rocking the Pickel Barrel on Killington Road Thursday night. They take the stage at 9:30 p.m. and will blow you away, truly some of the area's best talent.
On Friday, the Church of the Wildwood on Holden Road in Chittenden will again host an open mic night beginning at 7 p.m. Musicians looking to perform are asked to contact Donna Martin prior to reserve a guaranteed 10-minute spot. Freewill donations will be accepted to benefit Rutland City Rescue Mission Soup Kitchen. Martin can be contacted at 483-2234 or by e-mail, firstname.lastname@example.com.
I will be singing alongside Ryan Ackerman in our duo, Carmel Dee, at the Iron Lantern in Castleton at 6 p.m. Friday night. We recently started up a Facebook page, Carmel Dee, where you can visit us for show times and other related news. If you are user of the social media site, please "like" our page.
The Capitol Steps, a group of former Capitol Hill staffers with a sense of humor, will again grace the Paramount Theatre in downtown Rutland. The group specializes in political satire and song parodies and has been a big hit in Rutland over the years. They are back for an 8 p.m. show Friday night. Tickets range from $29.50 to $39.50.
Duane Carleton and The Backwoods Messiahs will also be in Rutland, where they perform at 3D's on Friday at 9:30 p.m.
Silver Medallion, an up-and-coming hip-hop duo from Brooklyn will be at The Wobbly Barn on Killington Road in Killington on Friday night at 8 p.m.
Just down the road, The Pickle Barrel will host The Benjamins for Friday and Saturday night performances both starting at 9 p.m. The group blends covers and originals for a high-energy show that is sure to keep you on your feet.
Our own Jim Sabataso will perform at Café Terra on Center Street in Rutland. Join him at 11 a.m. Saturday and enjoy soothing tunes and your favorite brew.
Saturday also brings legendary rocker Eddie Money to the Paramount Theatre. Money will perform his well-known
hits like "Two Tickets to Paradise" and "Walk on Water." He takes the stage at 8 p.m. and tickets range from $39.50 to $49.50. There is still time to take advantage of this rare performance. Please visit paramountvt.org for additional information.
Also on Saturday, The Aaron Audet Band will take the stage of JAX in Killington at 10 p.m.
The Zach Dupont Band, a contemporary folk group, will be at Positive Pie in Montpelier on Saturday for a 21-and-up show Saturday starting at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door.
On Sunday you can visit Duane Carleton at his usual spot, JAX, starting at 9:30 p.m. Rick Redington will also be just up the road at The Outback for a 9 p.m. show.
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North Central College named Thomas D. Cavenagh, J.D., the first holder of an endowed faculty chair, the Schneller Sisters Professor of Leadership, Ethics and Values. Cavenagh is North Central's director of leadership, ethics and values; professor of business law and conflict resolution; and coordinator of the master of leadership studies program.
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Discuss.. lazy game thread today..The highly anticipated summer of 2010 is on its way, but for now the only competition between the New York Knicks and the New Jersey Nets is determining who's currently playing worse.
Though it's the Nets hoping to avoid infamy over the NBA's final month, the Knicks have also struggled mightily heading into Saturday night's meeting at Madison Square Garden.New Jersey (6-55) and New York have set themselves up to be major players this summer, when names such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh could be available as free agents.The Nets will have more than $23 million in salary cap space to play with and the Knicks should have nearly $32 million, but neither team has given any potential superstar much of an on-court incentive to move to the New York metropolitan area.New Jersey needs four wins in its final 23 games to avoid matching the 1972-73 Philadelphia 76ers for worst record in league history, while the Knicks (21-40) haven't been faring any better recently. New York's 102-96 loss at Toronto on Friday was its 11th in 13 games and its 20th in 26.The Raptors, who were without Bosh after he was hospitalized with severe stomach pains, became the fifth team in six games to shoot better than 50 percent against the Knicks."No matter what quarter we didn't play well in, with Bosh not playing, this is a game we should have won," said David Lee, who had 23 points and 18 rebounds.New York held 16 of 21 opponents under 100 points from Dec. 6-Jan. 18, but digging in defensively has become an afterthought lately. The Knicks have allowed an NBA-worst 112.2 points per game since Feb. 5."I just didn't think we had the necessary gumption to get up on them and guard a little man-to-man and stop it," coach Mike D'Antoni said. "We couldn't do it. They scored every time."New Jersey has only allowed 98.6 points per game in that same stretch, but as has been the case all season, the offense hasn't been there to push it over the top. The Nets' 97-87 loss to Orlando on Friday marked the 30th time they've failed to score 90.After visiting the Knicks, seven of New Jersey's next eight games are against opponents that are .500 or better. Yet, point guard Devin Harris insists the season isn't over."From the outside (perspective), that's probably true," he told the NBA's official Web site. "But we want to finish strong. Obviously we have our minds set on trying to compete each and every game and trying to win every game."One of New Jersey's few wins came against the Knicks, 104-95 on Dec. 30 at the Izod Center. Yi JianlianBrook Lopez had 21 points and 14 rebounds.Chris Douglas-RobertsCourtney Lee (sprained ankle) misses a fourth straight game, and he's certainly enjoyed facing the Knicks. The second-year guard has averaged 19.8 points in five career games versus New York -- 12.4 higher than his average against the league's other 28 teams.Al Harrington has averaged 25.5 points and 11.5 rebounds in his last two games against New Jersey.
scored 22 points while will likely start again Saturday if
(Reggie Miller being knocked by H20)
(^^Probably a better game to watch)
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Knicks needs starts the game with a PG. a team can not play without a order. we have four possible point guards sergio, douglas, house and duhon.
Once Gallo was taken out everything fell apart. I hate Eddie Blouse so much. I was one of the few people agreeing with MSG to release this bum. ****ing Smelltic ****. Hope he rots with them next season.
fantastic game! Nets guards ate us up! no defending the paint OR the perimeter! Face it, there IS no game plan in the No-D'antoni world.
0-18 in 3's? Fact: if the Knicks don't shoot well, it's a lost cause;
Lebron is well-aware of this shortcoming.
2 out of 7 wins for the Nets against the Knicks! HA! We suck!
I know we had different players last season, but how is it possible the Knicks got even WORSE?It's pretty sad when the Nets look consistently better even with all those losses.


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That is a preliminary number that is expected to go up be ad-ons are being accepted until April 6.
Though that may seem like a lot of money, Franke said it is $100,000 less than last year's sale total of $596,000.
There were 127 animals in this year's premium sale with none selling for record setting amounts.
There was a record setting sale in the Rosette baked goods. The rolls sold for more than $10,000 but that was the only record set this year.
Franke the number of people by the gate sales appeared to be close to the same.
For the premium sale Landry Keith sold her Grand Champion Steer for $20,000. Kate Jimerson sold her Grand Champion Hog for $12,000. Kyndall Gonzales sold her Grand Champion Goat for $20,000. Kyndal Kopplin sold her Grand Champion Lamb for $7,000 and Moses Escamilla sold his Grand Champion Rabbits for $4,500.
Other big winners were Bruce Williams with the Reserve Champion Steer; Christopher Valdez with the Reserve Champion Hog; Brittany Clifton with the Reserve Champion Lamb; Kary Humphrey, for the Reserve Champion Goat; and Vanessa Stewart for the Reserve Champion Rabbits.
See the Progress fair tab that comes out on April 24 for complete results and photos from this year's fair.


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Yorkville supporting cleanup
YORKVILLE – A $1 million grant is being sought for Brownfield funds to clean up the Esmark/Ohio Cold Rolling site in Yorkville, according to Domenick Mucci of the Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission.
Yorkville Village Council this week approved a resolution in support of the application to the Clean Ohio Brownfield Program. The application goes to the Clean Ohio Council and the Ohio Development Services Agency for the funds.
The resolution notes, in part, that planning commission "intends to remediate the property which formerly operated as the former RG Steel property for redevelopment into Esmark Corp." The Clean Ohio Council and the Ohio Public Works Commission District No. 14 Integrating Committee "are encouraged to fund this innovative and worthwhile project." It involves the cleanup of contaminated soil.
Yorkville is working with the county and planning commission to prepare and submit the application, according to the resolution.
Mucci said it looks good for grant approval since Gov. John Kasich visited the plant in October.
Jefferson County Commissioner Tom Gentile told Yorkville officials that he'd been at a local union meeting where negotiations of a labor agreement would mean the creation of 160-180 jobs if the plant opens.
Mucci said the application wouldn't have been possible without the county commissioners, and Gentile said the commissioners were happy to assist in the grant application.
Another matter related to Esmark surfaced during the meeting when resident Dana Brown said James P. Bouchard, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Esmark, will be the grand marshal in the community Christmas parade involving Yorkville, Tiltonsville and Rayland and scheduled Dec. 8.
Brown added that Bouchard wants to be part of the community, and he offered for Esmark to be official sponsor of the parade.
Entry forms for the parade, according to Brown, are to be mailed to the YTR Community Committee, P.O. Box 506, Yorkville, OH 43971 no later than Dec. 1.
A ceremony involving the Christmas Memory Tree ceremony, which is open to all communities, will be Dec. 15 at 7 p.m., and the tree will be taken into the firehouse where it will be lighted.
Street Foreman Bruce Antill reported on the locations of recycling bins and about items to be placed in them. The bins are at the Veterans of Foreign Wars parking lot, and cardboard and glass may be deposited in the bin; Handi Market, cardboard; RG Steel lot, cardboard; and Mr. T's, cardboard and glass.
Police Chief John Morelli said a police officer who was to moved to full-time had obtained another job, but he will remain as a part-time officer. Morelli then noted the full-time post needs to be filled.
The police chief wrote to Eastern Gateway Community College's Police Academy and was informed that many communities needed officers, and contact information was given to the academy students. The academy, according to the letter, had only two left eligible to be hired as other graduates have found positions.
It was pointed out that law enforcement and police academies are losing many promising candidates to the coal mines and gas fields. Officers in communities were encouraged to find quality young men and women and encourage them to attend the academy with the prospect of eventually being hired by the departments in the communities.
Two ordinances were given their second readings. One is regarding residential handicap parking spaces while the other is about the registration of vacant properties and buildings.
Council agreed to give turkeys to village employees for Thanksgiving.
The next regular meeting of council will be Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.


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Lawmakers reintroduce medical marijuana bill
Bill would also allow some to grow up to 3 ounces of marijuana
Two Madison-area lawmakers hope the recent passage of medical marijuana laws in other states could help their case in Wisconsin.
Rep. Chris Taylor, D-Madison, and Sen. Jon Erpenbach, D-Middleton, want to make Wisconsin the next state to legalize medical marijuana.
They argue those battling serious illness should have access to the drug to ease suffering.
"We're taking the situation where someone has to go to a back alley and buy the medication they need and put it in the light of day in a way that is compassionate and provides some dignity," said Taylor.
The bill also calls for reestablishing a regulatory system run by the Department of Health Services, and to allow some people to grow up to three ounces of marijuana.
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The South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families: Midlands Fatherhood Coalition Lexington site
"Aaron" enrolled in the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition Lexington, SC site because he wanted to become a more engaged father in his child's life. A strained relationship with the custodial parent prevented Aaron from seeing his daughter regularly.
Aaron maintained full-time employment and paid his court-ordered child support payments. With the assistance of program staff, he completed the legal request for visitation packet and filed it with Charleston County Family Court.
It wasn't easy. He had to make repeated 200-mile round trips to Charleston with program staff for court hearings. But after three trips to Charleston, Aaron was awarded visitation of his daughter in June 2008. Aaron also earned a promotion and salary increase from his employer during this period.
Because of his unwavering commitment to fatherhood and the support of the program, Aaron has progressed from being a quiet group participant to a confident, outspoken contributor.
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Afternoon Salon
Portrait of Joerg Fugger, 1474
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Portraiture: The Construction of Identity
Date: Sunday, June 08, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Speaker: Staff Educator
Type: Afternoon Salon
The Norton Simon collections are rich with portraits, starting with Giovanni Bellini's Portrait of Joerg Fugger from 1474. Examine painted portraits by such iconic artists as Ingres, Cézanne, Van Gogh and Picasso before turning to the arresting contemporary images found in Face It: The Photographic Portrait. Discuss how the conventions of portraiture were challenged by artists in the late 20th century.
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The Boy Scouts of Little Sioux Scout Ranch have been nominated for Beliefnet's "Most Inspiring Person of the Year" award. The way our Scouts reacted following the tornado at the Iowa Scout camp in June has touched the lives of thousands of people across the country and around the world.
There are 10 nominees for this award, and the Scouts have a chance to win. To vote for the Boy Scouts as the most inspiring, visit http://www.beliefnet.com/Inspiration/Most-Inspiring-2008/vote.aspx.
Please visit the tribute site at http://www.mac-bsa.org/littlesiouxtribute to learn more about what happened at Little Sioux last summer and what's been going on since. Many people have asked how to support the Scouts following the events on June 11, 2008. Voting for the Scouts as the most inspirational people of the year is one way. The winner of this award receives a donation to the charity of their choice. That donation can help the Mid-America Council continue to rebuild Little Sioux Scout Ranch so it's ready for the grand re-opening on May 2, 2009.
Scouting programs promote honesty, helping others, character development, respect for the law, citizenship, and leadership in youth through fun activities. Some of Scouts' favorite activities are campouts, time spent with friends, swimming, hiking and earning merit badges. Let's give our Scouts the opportunity to do these things at Little Sioux Scout Ranch.
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The amount is a 32.3 percent increase from the 33,637.53 taken in during the same period in 2013.
Goliad County has received $246,060.92 in sales tax revenue for 2014, which is a 2 percent decrease from the $251,101.63 collected during the same period in 2013.
DeWitt County received $333,226.54 in August and has taken in $2,257,151.05 for the year.
Karnes County received $276,062.07 in sales tax receipts in August and has $2,097,643.78 for 2014.
Victoria County received $2,492,331.78 in sales tax revenue in August and has taken in $18,156,292.06 for the year.
Refugio County had $84,410.73 in sales tax revenue for August and $667,023.74 for 2014.
Bee County took in $366,301.36 in August and has received $2,674,589.53 for the year.


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He was born Jan. 18, 1924 in Schroeder to Herman and Johanna Drier Groll.
Mr. Groll worked for Krueger Construction Company as a carpenter and retired after twenty-five years.
Survivors include his daughters, Wanda (Larry) Reinecke of Victoria; Donna (Dennis) Payne of College Station; sister, Emma Lea Holleman of San Antonio; grandchildren, Tanner, Derrick, Teneal, Danielle and his wonderful caregivers, Sylvia Riojas and Dorothy Riojas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Birdell Abrameit Groll; sisters, Enola Volkmer, Mathilda Kolle, Edna Windberg and brothers, Louis and Raymond Groll.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 14, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Rosewood Funeral Chapels. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Don Angerstein officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Derrick Payne, Tanner Reinecke, Larry Volkmer, Glenwood Volkmer, Jerry Bitterly, Jason Brown, Mike Brown and Leslie Weaver.
Honorary pallbearers are Teneal Reinecke, Danielle Payne, Loretta German, Kenneth Volkmer and Trinity Lutheran Church Wednesday's Friends Group.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Avenue, Victoria, TX 77901 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 106 N. DeLeon, Victoria, TX 77901.
Words of comfort may be shared with family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com


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More than 11,000 attended the state convention where members worked together to learn new ideas to take back and make their year even more successful. A question asked over and over again from guest speakers was "What can you do? And will you do it?"
Casas attended several leadership workshops, listened in on state events that were being judged and attended all the general sessions. She enjoyed all the speakers, especially family friend Victor Guerra from La Muneca Cattle.
Casas was invited as a special guest to the Texas FFA Foundation 2014 VIP Breakfast, where she had the opportunity to visit with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples. She will lead the local FFA chapter this year as president, and she also holds the office of district treasurer of the Gateway FFA.
Casas has a passion for agriculture and ranching, which is no surprise since it has been in her family since 1915, which was the year her great-grandfather bought the first family ranch. She looks forward to the upcoming year and is excited to welcome new agriculture teacher, Richard Ball.


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History to be made whoever wins Senate race
The winner of the U.S. Senate race in Wisconsin will be making history -- no matter who wins.
If Democrat Tammy Baldwin wins the race, she would be the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. She would also be the nation's first openly gay politician to serve in the Senate.
If Republican Tommy Thompson wins, Wisconsin would have two Republican U.S. senators for the first time since the 1950s. Sen. Herb Kohl's seat hasn't been held by a Republican since Joe McCarthy in 1957.
And, at age 70, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says Thompson would be the oldest person every elected by Wisconsin voters to a first term in the Senate. Thompson would also be the first former governor from Wisconsin to be elected senator.
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