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Dell's earnings are coming about a week ahead of schedule and CNBC reports the company may miss estimates. The question is whether earnings will have any material impact on Icahn's interest in competing for Dell after other bidders dropped out of the running for the struggling PC maker.
Already, Icahn has called Dell's takeover "the great giveaway" and sees significant value in returning the company's cash stockpile to shareholders and giving investors a leveraged stake in the company's potential turnaround or breakup.
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Icahn and Southeastern hold about 13% of Dell's outstanding shares and expect at least 20% of Dell shareholders to take Dell shares instead of the stock dividend. According to the proposal, investors opting for Dell shares over the dividend would get about 7.3 Dell shares priced at $1.65 for each current share.
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Cheap but it does work
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very cheap & over priced. Could easily make your own! It does work though.
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I waited to pick this up with a promo code, so I didn't over pay for plastic. No more struggling with bracelets I can't o up myself. I may even consider bracelets that aren't stretch or bangles. Without this gizmo, forget it!
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It works, but it's way overpriced consideint the poorly made piece of plastic that its delivered. And it doesn't look solid at all. Not like on the picture that gives the impression that it's metal. It would go back if it was worth the shipping...
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I got a chance to use it and it worked perfectly.I always had a hard time until this product came along. Thanks TSC.
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Love this gadget. Works like they say. Doesn't take a minute to put on a bracelet when no one is home to help.Would have given 5 star if it wasn't plastic. Overall definitely worth having. Great idea.
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Amazing gadget! Buy one for all your girlfriends, your Moms & Grandmothers for Christmas. Seriously, we all are too busy and struggle to get those bracelets and necklaces fastened and we are always rushing to get ready to go. A life saver in reducing our stress levels. While it is made of sturdy plastic it is worth every penny.
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As I write this I have FIVE bracelets on my wrist. I have tried every type of clasp, every weight and every thickness of bracelet. The bracelet buddy works for all of them.I live alone and have problems with fine motor control -- there are only so many times you can go across the hall and ask a neighbour to fasten a tricky clasp!This is SO easy to use, I rate the product a 5, even though it is light-weight plastic and I fear it may break. Kudos for finding this, although I suspect it will not be good for my pocket book. I had stop purchasing new bracelets, but now...,p.s. This would be a great gift to anyone who loves to wear jewellery, especially if they have fine motor skill issues.
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Where has this been all my life ?? Only 4 stars since it is plastic, but take care of it, it should last..it is a lifesaver.
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I give it only 4stars as it is all made of plastic so I think it should be less expensive, though it is working great
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- Managers frequently assume that workers who do not display observable symptoms of physical illness are simply wanting a rest from work when they lodge claims for sick leave. However, a number of ailments do not manifest apparent symptoms. Some of these hidden conditions, such as mental disorders, severe stress and emotional disturbance, and alcohol and drug abuse are perceived to have a stigma attached to them, so that workers may choose to be uncommunicative about their illness, or else invent a more 'acceptable' ailment, which over time often raises the suspicion of the manager. In such cases, managers may believe such workers to be indolent and unreliable, when in fact the irony is that they are genuinely unwell. This paper examines the incidence of a number of so-called 'hidden' ailments, showing how widespread they are, and how managers are likely to misjudge a significant amount of their absenteeism as voluntary, when in fact the level of legitimate illness necessitating sick leave may well be higher than believed.
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Carl Crawford – Whatever
So by now I'm sure most people have heard the news that Carl Crawford has been signed by the Boston Red Sox to a 7 year $142 million dollar deal. Many Yankees fans were upset by this news. But in all honesty, I really didn't care.
I'm the only one in my family of Yankees fans who didn't want Carl Crawford. Let me put it this way: if the Yankees signed him, that would be okay. I wouldn't be jumping for joy or anything, but I wouldn't be upset. And if they didn't sign him, I would be okay. I preferred not having him over having him, but either way would have been fine.
Don't get me wrong: I'm not just in denial because the Yankees failed to get him. I did a whole debate about how I felt they shouldn't sign him. And I won.
Carl Crawford is a good player, but I just feel that he's not New York Yankees material, for a number of reasons:
1) If the Yankees really wanted him, they would have pursued him more actively and wouldn't have backed down.
2) He's seems like a troublemaker. I don't know. I heard a bunch of stuff about him complaining about his spot in the lineup and how he doesn't want to play centerfield. I didn't want my Yanks to have to deal with that.
3) Somebody would have been the odd man out. Carl Crawford would push aside either Brett Gardner or Nick Swisher. I heard rumors that the Yankees would try and trade Swisher if they got Crawford, and I think I'd die if that happened. So whatever – who needs Crawford.
4) He looks like a gangsta. That tattoo on his neck is repulsive. I didn't want to have to stare at that every time it was his turn to bat. I know some Yankees have tattoos, like CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett, but on the arms it's okay. Even the shoulders. That's fine – they can always be covered up. But the NECK? Eew…just, eew.
Carl Crawford just doesn't look like he belongs in pinstripes. And I'm glad he's not.
But am I okay with his destination being BOSTON?
I expected the Red Sox to get Jayson Werth. And since that plan failed, I knew they would go after Crawford. I expected him to be a Red Sock, so I'm not that upset. We've dealt with Crawford for this long anyway. I'm sure the Yankee pitchers can figure out a way to get him out.
And another thing that bothers me: why is it, now that the Yankees didn't get Crawford and the Red Sox did, that everyone is saying how "Carl Crawford is the BEST all-around player in baseball" ? Whaaaat? I'm sure if the Yankees signed him, no one would say that.
One thing I'm excited about, is that the AL East will be back to the way it should be: Yankees and Red Sox. I don't think the Rays are going to contend again. They've let too many of their starts go: Crawford, Pena, Soriano, Bartlett, etc. Too bad. It's actually quite sad. They just don't have enough fans, and not enough revenue to keep their players. They had to GIVE AWAY 20,000 free tickets to fill the stands, and they only drew 30,000 that day. Pathetic.
So the Red Sox look pretty good on paper already with the additions of Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford.
If the Yankees get Cliff Lee, it won't matter how much offense the Red Sox have, or how much offense the Yankees have.
I'm just hoping Cliff Lee DOES sign with the Yankees….I'm not feeling too good about this anymore. Why is it taking him so long?
Christmas is getting awfully close….and if my present isn't there, I'm going to be really upset…
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Trust me, Carl Crawford is not a troublemaker. He was actually the one guy on the Rays who has never been in any seasonal trouble or off the field problems that are due to attitude or even questionable tactics.
His only suspensions or discipline were involved with arguing with Umpires or that nice little tango in Fenway in 2008.
He has come to the aid of his teammates on countless times both on and off the field and I can tell you if there was a problem, he is the guy you want next to you.
But I respect what you have written, but some of what you heard has definitely been pushed out of context.
Believe me, if you polled the Yankee dugout maybe only one person, current LF Brett Gardner might not want C C on the Yankees, and that is understandable.
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I would not have the nerve to get a tattoo and on the neck! Oh man, way out of the question. I have to look elsewhere and distract myself just to get a shot and donate blood is torture but I've done it.
I really thought Werth was heading to the Red Sox too.
Congrats on winning the FanvsFan contest! You are becoming quite good at that!
So if Cliff isn't in pinstripes… then what? I have no love for the Red Sux (nor the Yanks for that matter) but boy do they look scary. SCARY!


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With my kids off from school this week I feel like an air traffic controller, navigating the massive logistics of multiple playdates for my son and daughter. When it's their best friends it's comfortable - we know their likes, dislikes and attention spans. But what if it's a new friend? How well do you know the other family?
While we teach our kids appropriate playdate etiquette, we also need to be assertive with the other parent in communicating what is and isn't acceptable to you. Whether you're the host or sending your child to another family's home, read on for some tips on how to ensure a safe and successful playdate!
Meet in person. If this is an afterschool playdate and you've never met the parents, drive your child over to the home rather than taking the bus together. Or, if the playdate is at your house, insist on the child being dropped off so you have a chance to meet the mom.
Who's In Charge? Determine who will be present during the playdate - is it the mom, a nanny or an older sibling? How comfortable would you feel having a teenage sibling in charge? Do you feel certain that they are capable of handling an emergency? If the mom is there will she be there the entire time or will a babysitter or someone else be taking over? Make sure you have a cell phone number for both the mom and any other caregiver.
Find out about allergies. Be sure to find out if the child has any allergies so you can plan accordingly. If your child is visiting a friend's home and is younger than 5 years of age, make sure you explain to the parent what foods you consider choking hazards and don't allow.
Get a picture/take a picture. If your child will be visiting a mall, amusement park or some other public venue, provide the mother with a recent photo of your child in case he gets lost. Likewise, if you are taking another child somewhere, ask for a recent photo to keep with you.
Bring the right equipment. If the play date includes bicycles, scooters or some sort of riding toy, bring along your child's helmet which has been fit specifically for him.
Are there dogs in the home? Even the friendliest dog can bite if a child goes near their food or pulls on their tail. Find out if there are pets in the home and where they are kept. Explain your concern and ask if the animal might be kept away during the play date.
Ask if there is a gun in the home. Your child might never have seen or touched a gun but if one is in sight you don't know what he or she might do. If there is a gun at a friend's home you might consider moving the play date to your house.
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Police seek a suspect in Pownal as part of a Bennington County drug roundup Wednesday. No one was home.
BENNINGTON Police arrested 47 people Wednesday in a Bennington County drug sweep that targeted more than 60 people alleged to be involved in selling or distributing crack cocaine, heroin, pharmaceuticals and other drugs.
Col. Thomas LEsperance, director of the Vermont State Police, called it the largest number of arrests in a single day in the state during his 25-year career.
More than 100 law enforcement officers were involved in making the arrests. Police said the effort is expected to continue until all 63 suspects are taken into custody. No one was injured during the arrests, police said.
Bennington County States Attorney Erica Marthage said her office had filed more than 300 charges against the subjects of Operation County Strike. Most of the charges were felonies, and most involved people who had faced criminal drug charges in the past, she said.
Suspects who were arrested Wednesday were taken to the headquarters of the Bennington police, the Bennington County sheriff and the local Vermont State Police barracks. All were arraigned before the end of the day in Bennington criminal court.
Marthage said those who had at least three felony convictions would be charged as habitual offenders. If convicted, they could be sentenced to up to life in prison, she said.
Most of the charges filed Wednesday involved drug possession and sale, but there were also charges of possessing a weapon while committing a felony and selling drugs on school grounds.
During a news conference, LEsperance said the arrests were part of a six-month investigation by the Vermont Drug Task Forces mobile enforcement team, funded through a bill written by Sen. Richard Sears, D-Bennington. Officers from the Vermont State Police, the Bennington County Sheriffs Department and police departments in Bennington and Manchester participated in the investigation.
At the news conference, law enforcement officials declined to specify the amount of drugs or money seized during the days arrests. But a news release issued later said a search of a Main Street home in Bennington yielded more than 80 bags of heroin, 12.5 grams of crack cocaine and almost 50 prescription painkiller pills.
Bennington Police Chief Paul Doucette said the drug sweep Wednesday was tied to ongoing efforts by his department to stem the flow of drugs into southern Vermont. He referred to gang-related activity and the actions of less than desirable people moving into Bennington.
Our goal is to make sure that the Bennington community is safe, he said.
The command post for the drug sweep was set up at the Bennington fire facility. LEsperance said that many of the officers who were involved in the sweep Wednesday arrived in Bennington on Tuesday to begin the staging process.
The first raid started about 8 a.m. at a home on Main Street. At least two people were removed from the home in handcuffs. From there, teams of police traveled through the county, primarily in Bennington, taking one person or a few people into custody at a time.
LEsperance called the arrests event-free. He said one suspect would not surrender immediately but that he surrendered without incident after a collective show of force that involved a helicopter flying over the Pleasant Street home.
Though the large operation took place in Bennington County, LEsperance said he didnt believe that indicated the area had a larger drug problem than other Vermont counties.
The drug problem is here in Vermont, he said. Its strong in Vermont. Its our problem. We have a problem with drug abuse. This problem is not unique to Bennington.
In addition to the 47 people arrested as part of Operation County Strike, several people were arrested during the sweep for unrelated crimes.
Like other members of the law enforcement community at Wednesdays press conference, Bennington County Sheriff Chad Schmidt emphasized the drug investigations were not finished despite the large number of arrests.
If youre selling drugs in our community, were going to find you and were going to arrest you, he said.
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March 20, 2013 —
As one of the towns looking at the adoption of a local law to protect town roads, the Town of Bethel adopted a Road Use and Preservation Law at the town meeting on March 13. The law, however, has some significant differences from the model law that emerged from the Multi-Municipal Task Force (MMTF), which is a group of eight towns that were working together with a law firm and engineering firm to come up with a plan to protect town roads.
Bethel town attorney Rob McEwan said the Bethel law was "less restrictive" than the model law proposed through the MMTF process because, "the state law does not allow the town to require an owner or operator of any vehicle to enter into a road use agreement."
He added that state law does allow quite a bit of regulation in some areas, such as the creation of a truck route system. The truck route system created by the town will prohibit trucks over 33,000 pounds from using town roads except in the case of pick-ups and deliveries to addresses on town roads. This provision will not apply to agricultural vehicles, town vehicles or school buses.
State law also allows towns to develop a permit system for overweight vehicles that weigh 80,000 pounds or more, and for oversized vehicles that are required to ride with companion vehicles.
He said that while state law does not allow the town to require vehicles to enter into road-use agreements, the town may create voluntary agreements with vehicle owners and operators. Owners and operators connected with large projects and multiple truck trips will likely be willing to enter into agreements to upgrade existing roadways or to repair damaged roads. If, however, those owners or operators choose not to enter into road-use agreements, and their large projects result in damage to town roads, state law provides that those owners and operators are subject to "treble damages" to compensate the town.
The question of a highway law arose in the town about three years ago when it seemed that gas drilling and thousands of truck trips per well could possibly be coming to the town. Bethel has passed a gas-drilling ban and, if similar bans are upheld in the higher courts, there will be no drilling in the town, and therefore the possibility of thousands of drilling-related trucks harming town roads is significantly reduced.
However, the local law will have significant impacts in other ways. At the public hearing, for instance, several residents complained about logging trucks that were using Creamery Road and other roads as short cuts to get to Route 17B, and causing damage to the roads, especially now that the spring thaw has begun. Kathy DeGraff said there are logging trucks, rock haulers, mulch haulers, and other tractor trailers using the roads.
Attorney Karen London, who lives in Bethel and was on the committee that shaped the local law, said it would address this situation, and prevent large trucks from using town roads when more substantial county and state roads are available.
Resident Bob Barrett said another area where trucks use local roads is Smallwood, where drivers take shortcuts through the community to avoid New York State Department of Transportation traffic stops set up on Route 17B.
McEwan said that the enforcement provision of the new law provides for a fine of up to $5,000 for a first offense and escalating fines for additional offenses. He also said that once signs are placed at the appropriate locations, enforcement of the law could begin.
Supervisor Dan Strum said the committee that created the law would meet once again to review which roads need signage.


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Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.
- Hippocrates (460-377 BC)
You need only to view the movie Super Size Me to understand how foods impact the body. In the movie, the director Morgan Spurlock chronicles the adverse health outcomes he experienced from eating nothing but fast food for several weeks. He not only gained weight, he experienced alarming metabolic changes that put him at risk for heart disease [4], diabetes [5], and hypertension.
Spurlock was eating foods that gave his body the wrong messages. For instance, in just a few weeks, the excessive amounts of saturated and trans-fatty acids in the fast food diet led to inflammation and higher blood cholesterol. In addition, the fast food diet failed to provide the information necessary for normal metabolic function, which also contributed to the health changes.
Morgan Spurlock is an example of what happens when food is broken down into nutrients, which then impact the metabolic programming of cells and the homeostasis (balance) in the body. There is a growing realization that the effects of nutrition [7] on health and disease cannot be understood without a profound understanding of how nutrients act at this molecular level (Nature Reviews Genetics, 2003).
This section looks at how food influences the maintenance of health and the prevention, alleviation, or cure of disease. Which, by the way, is the definition of medicine. With knowledge, we can allow food to be our medicine and medicine to be our food, as Hippocrates recommended so long ago.
After a quick consideration of the role of genes, we look at the role of some categories of foods:
One of the breakthrough concepts from the Human Genome Project is that "genes in and of themselves do not create disease. Only when they are plunged into a harmful environment unique to the individual do they create the outcome of disease."
An advancing area of study called Nutrigenomics looks at how different foods may interact with specific genes to modify the risk of common chronic diseases such as Type II diabetes [5], obesity, heart disease [4], stroke and certain cancers [6].
Nutrigenomics also seeks to identify the molecules in the diet that affect health by altering the expression of genes. (For example, by triggering the genes that start the onset of Type II diabetes [5].)
For example, one study showed that participants who consumed a diet of whole rye (low-insulin-response) experienced changes in their gene expression that reduced their risk of developing diabetes [5]. Participants who consumed an oat-wheat-potato (high insulin response) diet experienced the opposite-a change in their gene expression that increased their risk.
As an editorial published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2007) noted in response to this study-we are spending millions to find drugs that can impact our production of hormones such as insulin, when there might already be a simple dietary strategy. The editorial concludes, "The results of the present study emphasize the age old wisdom to use food as medicine.
We cannot change our genes, but we can change the environment which impacts how our genes manifest. One important component of this environment is food.
While the health-related benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables is known to most, the scientific literature in the last nine to ten years has increasingly pointed out the influence of these food groups on a variety of diseases. For example, several studies, such as one recently published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, show that the higher the consumption of fruit and vegetables, the lower the incidence of cardiovascular disease [4], including stroke.
The following is a list of resources that fruits and vegetables provide to the body:
Apples contain a rich source of a variety of phytonutrients. Epidemiological studies have linked the consumption of apples with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease [4], asthma, diabetes [5], and some cancers [6]. Apples have been found to have very strong anti-oxidant activity, inhibit cancer cell proliferation, and decrease lipid oxidation and lower cholesterol (Nutrition Journal, 2004).
Vitamins and minerals are found in most foods, but fruits and vegetables are particularly good sources of many of these valuable compounds.Vitamins and minerals play a vital role in most metabolic processes. Complex interactions make it essential that the status of all vitamins and minerals be kept at optimal levels. Below are examples of the role vitamins and minerals play in your body:
Vitamin C helps:
Sources of vitamin C: citrus fruits, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, parsley, cabbage, asparagus, avocados, cantaloupe, currants, mangos, kiwi, papaya, peppers, pineapple, and strawberries.
Vitamin A helps:
Sources of Vitamin A: carrots, apricots, sweet potatoes, yellow squash, pumpkin, watercress, Swiss chard, greens, eggs, fish liver oil, milk, and cheese.
Folic acid, Vitamin B-6 and Vitamin B-12 (three of the B-vitamins) are:
Sources of B-vitamins: meat, fish, chicken, seafood, dark green leafy vegetables, legumes, whole grains, nuts, and seeds.
For more information, go to the Linus Pauling Institute [8], which gives scientific information regarding the role of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients and phytonutrients.
In addition to vitamins and minerals, plants contain compounds called phytonutrients (sometimes referred to as phytochemicals). Essentially, these compounds are the plants' protection. A plant cannot fight or flee, so it is equipped with "phyto" or plant nutrients that defend against disease, blight, radiation, weather, insects and anything else that may threaten the plant's survival.
When we eat the plants, we not only benefit from the vitamin and mineral content of the plant, but from the protection these phytonutreints provide. Phytonutrients are considered anti-inflammatory and have been shown to possess anti-cancer [6] properties, repair DNA damage, aid detoxification, enhance immunity, and influence insulin glucose balance.
Hundreds of phytonutrients have been discovered thus far. Because fruits and vegetables contain different amounts of these beneficial compounds, it is best to eat a variety of plants. Phytonutreint content is categorized by color (dark green, light green, red, orange, and purple.) If you get at least one from each of these color groups daily, you will not only be getting a variety of beneficial phytonutrients, but meeting the recommended minimum of 5 to 13 servings of fruits or vegetables a day. (Note: while color indicates the predominant phytonutrient content, most fruits and vegetables contain multiple phytonutrients.)
The bottom line is: include from 5 to 13 servings of a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. A serving is one piece of fruit, ½ cup of vegetable, 1 cup of salad greens, or ½ c of juice (choose juices without added sugar or corn syrup).
Whole grains have long been recognized as containing beneficial nutrients vital to a healthy diet. Whole grains include vitamins and minerals, which are stripped out during food processing and may or may not be replaced by manufacturers supplementing the final product. Whole grains also include fiber, which is not replaced when refined, and which offer many essential benefits. Whole grains provide information and materials to help the body do the following:
The relationship between changes in intake of dietary fiber and whole grain and changes in weight among middle-aged women was documented in a study published in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2003). Researchers found women who consumed more whole grains consistently weighed less than did women who consumed less whole grains. Women who had the highest intake of dietary fiber had a 49 percent lower risk of weight gain. Unlike the advice to limit carbohydrates by some popular diets, this data indicates the importance of whole grain products to aid weight control.
Results from the Physicians Health Study I published in the Archives of Internal Medicine (2007), showed that whole grain intake (but not refined grain intake) was associated with lower risk for heart failure [4]. While additional studies are warranted to determine specific nutrients responsible for such protection, researchers postulate that is related to the phytonutrients in the whole grain that influences physiological function.
Increase whole grains and limit refined grain products. When choosing grain products, be sure it says "whole grain" on the ingredients list. If it doesn't, it isn't whole grain.
Meats, fish, and beans are key sources of protein in our diet. Less is known about protein and its relationship to health and disease than fats or carbohydrates. It is known that protein is abundant in the body and regulates multiple messengers that keep us functioning. Protein provides the body with amino acids, which we need daily because the body does not store them. Proteins provide information to help the body do the following:
Soy has been found to have anti-inflammatory activity in the body. It is believed that part of this activity is due to a component of soy called genistein. A study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry (2007) looked at genistein (derived from soy) for its potential to reduce pro-inflammatory molecules in human cartilage cells. Results indicated genistein was able to suppress COX2, which are pro-inflammatory molecules, but did not affect COX1, which is necessary for cellular housekeeping functions. In other words, it suppressed the bad messenger molecules, but left the good ones. These findings may impact the use of soy and its relationship to the development and treatment of inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis.
The prevalence of low-fat diets in our culture leads many of us to assume that eating any fat is bad, but our bodies require some fat to be healthy. As scientific and public opinion of fats is slowly shifting, the emerging consensus is that eating the right kind of fats is important to health and the prevention of disease. Fats provide information to help the body do the following:
A study in the Journal of Nutrition (2003) found the type, rather than the amount, of fat consumed to be the most important factor impacting the cholesterol levels of women.
Researchers found total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol were lower and the LDL/HDL ratio more favorable in women who consumed a high poly- and monosaturated fatty acid diet (with olive, canola, and fish oils), as compared to two other diets (a high saturated fat and a low-fat diet). These results indicate that changing the quality of the dietary fatty acids may be more important than restricting the percentage of total or saturated fat energy.
Another study looked at the impact of cod liver oil, which contains omega 3 fatty acids, on people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. People with this chronic autoimmune inflammatory joint disease often use NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, to reduce inflammation and control pain, but gastrointestinal and cardiovascular side-effects limit their use. A study published in the journal Rheumatology (2008) found that cod-liver oil supplements allowed patients to gradually reduce and in some case stop their NSAID medications because the cod liver oil had anti-inflammatory effects similar to the NSAIDs.
In Eat Drink and be Healthy, Walter Willett discusses issues of contamination in certain fish. He says that farm-raised fish are less likely to be contaminated by mercury and other toxins, but they may not be as high in omega 3 fatty acids, depending on what they have been fed. "If the fish are fed other fish or algae they will have a higher content of omega 3 fatty acids, but if they are fed wheat and corn they won't contain much." Willett recommends monitoring farm fishing by requiring a label that gives omega-3 content of farm-raised fish. To help choose a fish with lower mercury content, go to the US Environmental Protection Agency fish advisory [9].
Enjoy beneficial fats. Get the majority of your fats from plants and fish and minimize saturated animal fats.
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/health/diet-nutrition/how-does-diet-impact-health
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/mediterranean-diet
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/interviews/interview-mimi-guarneri
[4] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/heart-disease
[5] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/diabetes
[6] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/conditions/cancer
[7] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term29
[8] http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/
[9] http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/fish/advice/
[10] http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/home.shtml
[11] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/carolyn-denton-ln
[12] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/our-experts/karen-lawson-md
[13] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/promo-tiles/csh-senior-fellow-joins-blue-zones-team-greece
[14] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/sample-mediterranean-menu
[15] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/how-eat-mindfully
[16] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/activities/healthy-foods-have-hand-quick-easy-meals


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Never too late to scout college hoops
Two weeks and counting before the hysteria begins.
That's when the madness engulfs the nation for Division I college basketball and bracketeers sort out their locks as opposed to their Cinderellas.
A slew of conference tournaments will not only reveal its share of surprises but also provide momentum for programs ranked in the higher tier as Selection Sunday arrives on March 17.
From that point, it's game on as the field of 68 is announced.
For the time being, several questions remain as the regular season winds down.
One local product is attempting to help lead his school into the Big Dance. At 11.9 points per game, former Parkersburg South standout Chase Fieler is the third leading scorer for a Florida Gulf Coast squad which sits one-half game behind Mercer for first place in the Atlantic Sun Conference.
The Eagles own a record of 19-9 and 11-4 in the conference, while Mercer is 18-9 and 11-3 in the league. Of the three remaining league games for FGCU, a home date with Mercer awaits next Thursday.
In addition to having a team-high 47 dunks, Fieler is averaging 5.3 rebounds while scoring in double figures in 12 out of a possible 15 Atlantic Sun contests.
For the Bobcats from Ohio, the next five days will decide much about their fate in terms of a national scope and within the East Division of the Mid-American Conference.
On Saturday, Ohio travels to Nashville, Tenn., to battle Belmont for a 10 p.m. tipoff. The game will be televised on ESPN2 as part of the Ramada Worldwide BracketBusters event.
Four days later on Wednesday, the Bobcats enter pivotal territory when its plays host to East Division-leading Akron. After dismantling Eastern Michigan, 73-50, this past Wednesday, Ohio stands at 20-6 and 11-1 in divisional play. Akron tops the list at 21-4 and 12-0 in the league.
Don't discount these same Bobcats who advanced to last year's NCAA's Sweet 16. Currently, they have won 12 of their past 13 games, including five straight under first-year head coach Jim Christian.
Throw in the fact that I'm always partial to point guards – a position I relished in junior high before I became vertically challenged at the high school level. Ohio boasts one of the more electric playmakers in D.J. Cooper, so anything's possible.
Ohio Bobcat transplant John Groce is doing his best to keep the Fighting Illini afloat in the Big Ten Conference standings in his first season with the program. Since opening conference play 2-7, Illinois has won five straight against league opponents and improved to 20-8 overall.
In case you missed it, the five-game stretch began with a 74-72 win against No. 1-ranked Indiana at Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill.
Televised on ESPN and the score tied at 72, Illinois' Tyler Griffey received an inbounds pass from Brandon Paul and made a wide-open layup with 0.9 seconds remaining in regulation.
Just a sampling of what's ahead as March arrives.
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Amy Winehouse
(CBS) Singer Amy Winehouse's death on July 23, 2011, at age 27 puts her in the tragic "27 Club" - famous musicians who all died at the same age. Winehouse, like many of the others was known for her drug and alcohol use. She was found dead of unexplained causes at her home in north London.(Photo credit by AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)
Kurt Cobain of Nirvana Grunge rocker Cobain fatally shot himself at his Seattle home in 1994, just weeks after recovering from a drug overdose. (Photo credit by AP Photo)
Jim Morrison of The Doors "Light My Fire" singer Morrison was found dead in 1971 in the bathtub of his Paris apartment. His death is widely attributed to a heart attack, brought on by alcoholism and drug abuse, but an autopsy was never done. (Photo credit by AP Photo)
Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones Jones, a Rolling Stones founder whose problems with drugs and alcohol were widely known, drowned in the swimming pool of his English estate in 1969. (Photo credit by AP Photo)
Janis Joplin Joplin was found dead in 1970 in the bed of her motel room in Los Angeles The cause of death was listed as a heroin overdose, possible combined with alcohol. (Photo credit by AP Photo)
Jimi Hendrix Hendrix, known for guitar work on such hits as "Purple Haze" and "Hey, Joe," choked on his own vomit in a London hotel room in 1970. He had taken sleeping pills and was drinking wine. (Photo credit by AP Photo)
Robert Johnson Johnson died on August 16, 1938, at the age of 27, near Greenwood, Mississippi. (Photo credit by AP Photo)
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Guide to the 2012 presidential debates
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On October 11, Joe Biden and Paul Ryan go head-to-head on important issues in the Vice Presidential Debate. Four debates -- three presidential and one vice presidential -- take place before the November election. Learn about the specifics of each debate right here!


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Heard today that Keith Potter the former vice chairman of the club in the days when the club had a committee passed away yesterday.
Keith was a lifelong supporter of the club and had a lot of friends in the Rugby Leage fraternity and was well respected in rugby league which will be the poorer for his passing.
Rest in Peace Keith.
God Bless.
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I just had a friend check his '69 427 Corvette he is restoring and it has the wire type clamp. Go figure?


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Nearly three weeks after flooding devastated 600 homes in Boscobel and even more in the surrounding area, residents are still battling with the water damage left behind.
Glendon Staskal has lived in his home 10 miles outside of Boscobel in the township of Hickory Grove for as long as he's been alive – 91 years this Wednesday. He was born in the two-story farmhouse and raised two sons within its walls. Staskal hasn't kept track of the house's age in years but instead dates it by generations, and he said at least three have called it home.
After living in his home for nearly a century, Staskal said he had never seen flooding close to what Boscobel saw this June.
"A few years ago we did have water in the basement, but nothing like this," Staskal said. "We've lost our hot water heater and our drinking water, so we've been out of that for two weeks now."
Heavy rains flooded Staskal's basement several weeks ago, but the water just recently receded enough for him to address the damage left behind.
"It's a mess," he said of his basement. "The furnace is gone, and the old stove was underwater, so that has to be replaced."
Staskal didn't have to clean up the mess alone; about 10 volunteers with the Boscobel Fire Department visited him Sunday to help clean out several inches of mud and water from the basement. Some of the volunteers traveled more than 45 minutes from neighboring communities to offer their services to Staskal.
Those workers aren't alone, as nearly 200 volunteers have registered in Boscobel over the last several weeks to help area residents clean up water damage, according to officials. They estimate volunteer efforts will continue for several more weeks, possibly months, before Boscobel homes affected by the flooding can return to normal.
Staskal is one resident grateful for the help volunteers have offered free of charge. With his birthday just a few days away, Staskal said he's thankful for the early gift volunteers gave him in the form of a clean basement.
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bear attacks
The folks at Yellowstone Nat Park say that in case you are attacked by a bear--take no action--do not run--fall to the ground--get in fetal position and hope for the best.The folks at SMNP say the opposite,that is,fight the bear,stay on the offensive until bear leaves.My question is this---what do you do if you are attacked by a bear(you have no bear spray) wheather it be in Yellowstone,the Smokies or in Fayette Mall.Does your reaction to a bear attack,depend on the type of bear attacking you?Have any of you felt like you were close to being attacked by a bear?What did you do?I have fished the Smokies for 34 years and have only run across bear on about 6 occasions I can think of--Neither I or the bear felt at risk.Since the little girl was killed by a bear at Cherokee and having recently seen a bizarre movie called --Grizzley Man--I once again ponder mans behavior when visiting the bear's natural domain.
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It is my understanding that what you do depends on the type Bear.
With Black Bears you try to look as big as possible and and make lots
noise, throw rocks etc. That is if you are attacked. Don't run, it triggers
the natural instinct to pursue. With the Grizzly Bear they say to play dead.
Again they say don't run try to back out.
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If you are attacked by a black bear you will want to fight. If a grizzly attacks you you will want to crawl up into a ball and start praying . Fighting a grizzly is a losing battle, but you are almost as big as a black bear around here. Though my money will be on the black bear winning
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Grizzly usually have just a territorial- dominance issuse. If you act submissive, then it views you as not being a threat. Blacks normally don't threaten humans, so if one does act aggressive YOU HAVE A PROBLEM.
As a friend of mine who guides on the outskirts of Yellowstone says: When they attack you, Grizzlies want to make sure you are having a BAD DAY also. Play dead and don't let them roll you over exposing your vital organs. Keep your backpack, etc on to help protect you. *Black bears just want to eat you, they will not leave until they decide your not worth the effort. *Young males will also be aggressive after leaving Momma and trying to set up territory. If I remember correctly, there has been several Black Bear Human attacks in Canada resulted from these young males.
In response to lauxier, I've read a post on the "old" Southernflyfishingforum Bulletin board of a Smokies fishermen being harassed by a bear high above Elkmont. Just would not leave him alone. Rangers came in and trapped him.
I've fished the park about the same amount of time and only had two"negative type (??) encounters. One I walked upon a Sow and two cubs walking out from West prong of Pigeon along New Found Gap road. I saw the cubs as I came around the corner, Momma stood up and snorted, I retreated. -No problem-,I saw a tourist who said they had been harassed along the road earlier.
I was fishing with my son one August,( He has lead backpacking trips for several summers for Tremont Institute and is an expert on the Backcountry in the Smokies.) He was fishing about about 100 upstream of me and watched a young male beeline down the hillside directly toward me. I saw him waving and pointing before I saw the bear sitting on the other bank. He just paced back and forth. My son came downstream, and we yelled threw some rocks near him before he left. I, always, carry my gear in a day pack and run it and lunch up a tree to keep mice, etc out so I didn't have any food on me. We are thinking that some hikers had been feeding him. Even then, I didn't feel threatened.
Later that summer or the next, the Tremont road had been closed as a bear had aggressively followed a jogger and wouldn't leave.
I'm afraid we underestimate the abilities of the "cute cuddlie" Black Bear to do us harm. A BLACK BEAR HAS THE PHYSICAL ABILITY TO KILL YOU JUST AS EASILY AS A GRIZZLY. As I've posted before- Grizzly are predominately wild, and act wild. There are very few Black Bears that are wild anymore. A Bear's behavior today could be the result of some experience with a human earlier. You are dealing with two different types of animals, they both deserve repect. Even though I am sure I would never need it, I carry Bear Spray I have left over from my trips to WYO with me. Better safe than sorry. *
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I've always wondered if pepper spray will work on a black bear; anybody know?
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They just had a show about this on discovery channel the other night. The big cans of pepper spray definitely aggrevated the bear into leaving.
Don't drop your pack and run!!! The pack on your back could save you from being torn to shreds. The myth has been the bear will be more interested in the pack when you drop and run. NEGATIVE!! If the bear gets a hold of you laying face down the pack can absorb some of the attack.
The fight or flight choice definitely depends on the bear, and most attacks come from suprising a bear. So when walking through the woods make noise most bears will move on when they hear humans.
This is one of the most important facts that I got, if you encounter a bear at night!! FIGHT!!! Does not matter which kind they are out feeding and you look good for dinner. All you can do is fight!!
Carry the big bottles of pepper spray!!
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Soriano Starts Out On A Bad Note…
I was one of the Yankees fans who loved the Rafael Soriano signing. But suddenly, I'm not smiling as much. It probably sounds ridiculous to you, but I think I have a very good reason to be mad at newcomer Rafael Soriano. This picture broke my heart:
What's wrong with that, you ask? Looks like an ordinary new player press conference…
If you know me, you should understand…
If you still don't understand, I'll give you a hint:
Look, it's Cervelli!
Francisco Cervelli – #29.
Get why I'm enraged at Soriano yet?
I know what some might think, "Ooh it's just a number…get over it."
Just a number? No, it was just a number that belonged to my FAVORITE BASEBALL PLAYER. It was just a number that happens to be included in almost every single one of my passwords for every single thing. It was just a number that took me forever to find on the back of a Yankee's shirt!
It was JUST A NUMBER that I spent $40 when I went to Yankee Stadium last July.
What is my sweet Francisco Cervelli, not to mention what am I, going to do now? I'm so upset about this…It's going to be hard for Soriano to make this up to me.
Rafael Soriano better be really good or else I'm going to HATE him even more…
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I understand your frustration, but I think Soriano will win you over. The back end of the Yankees bullpen was already lethal with Mo closing, but now you have an 8th inning closer in Soriano. If the starting pitching and middle relievers can get it to the 8th inning then the game should be over.
I didn't even make the connection about the #29! Thanks for pointing it out. I guess Cervelli was willing to give it up, but it's kind of a surprise.
You might want to ask what Cervelli got out of the deal for changing jersey numbers. Maybe he gets FREE dinner during away trips. Or possibly Soriano has made a nice donation in Cervelli's name to a local charity. Or possibly Cervelli himself switched to a number that had more sentimental meaning to him.
Whatever the reason you can bet Cervelli ended up with the sweet end of the deal…But I understand the sore note left by the #29 switching hands.
Rays Renegade
Maybe Soriano should wear Cervelli's big kid helmet when he takes the mound to make it easier on Cervelli's fans😉
Cervelli probably got something out of the deal. I think Soriano wore 39 at one point so i am not sure why he didn't just use it. Who knows?
When I started reading this I was saying "Oh oh, Cervelli's #.
I hope you are feeling better about it Virginia, but like many mentioned, maybe there was a sweet deal to Cervelli. I remember when Juan Pierre wanted his number, he gave Grady Little a motorcycle.
its ok. cervelli gonna look good rocking #17


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Last week we put up a chart that shows you HOW TO FIND YOUR FACE SHAPE. Hopefully you've all narrowed it down to one shape (or two if you're a hybrid!) and are ready to talk about what cuts + styles work best for you. Don't fret- we're going to do a post on each of the 9 face shapes from our chart, so hang tight if you don't see yours yet! It's coming. Also, feel free to mix advice from two face shape posts if you think you're a hybrid! Talk it over with your hairstylist if you're not quite sure.
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John P. ReddingApril 05,2013
John P. Redding
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WARREN Jackie awakened into this world on the first day of August 1951, in Lowell, Mass. He passed away on March 23, 2013. Surviving family members include Paul J. and Kathy Redding, of Palm Bay, Fla., Brian and Anne Redding, Daniel and Melody Redding, four nieces, three nephews, all of Waitsfield, Vt., and extended family members and many friends. His parents, Paul and Edith Redding, preceded Jack in death.
A thousand words cannot begin to describe Jackies love and thirst for life and connection to people. His daily routine was to work while reaching out and touching as many lives as possible. He was a very special person who knew no strangers. Because it was the right thing to do, he always helped those in need without question. Jack was inquisitive. He questioned everything with humor while adding a smile to the conversation. No matter what the topic, he kept it on the light side. Ultimately, his insight, lifes experiences and wisdom would yield logic and a simple solution.
Those who knew him loved Jackie. He will forever be in our hearts and memories. We will not say goodbye, but so long until we are all reunited again, as one family, to reminisce and share this once fantastic journey. For Jackie life was not about the destination. It was about the trip. And Jackie had a great one.
A celebration of Jackies life with family, extended family and friends will be announced and held in the spring. Additional information will be provided in April for a celebration of life ceremony in May.
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August 7, 2012 —
One of the first things an employer looks at in considering moving into a new area or an existing business considers expanding into a new product, is the quality of the workforce. "Are the skills I need there?" is the question.
Knowing this to be true, the businesses that are on the board of Workforce Wayne are always looking for avenues or infrastructures that will develop such a workforce. A training lab is part of the answer.
"We want it to be clear from the start that this organization and this new site—despite its name—is meant to assist both Wayne and Pike County businesses," said Lyndsay Birmelin, the director of Workforce Initiatives.
The lab is situated on the second floor in the new Silk Mill in Hawley, which stands at the borders of both counties. According to Birmelin, the lab contains 16 laptop computers, moveable tables, an instructor's laptop cart and a printer with an LCD projector to display the instructor's presentation screen on the wall.
"The workstations are equipped with MS Windows 7, MS Office Standard 2010, Internet Explorer 9, CD-ROM drive, flash drive, a 15.5-inch display and wireless connectivity, including the Internet," Birmelin said.
One of the unique features of the 600-square-foot space is that it allows consortium training in the two counties. "That means that there may not be a big enough need for a specific skill by any one employer, but when many employers are considered, we are able to include all of them in a neutral site like this lab," Birmelin said.
Another feature Birmelin highlighted is that the consortium approach can encourage a trainer from a college like Penn State to come to the site and hold the training here. "There is no longer a need to send employees long distances to update and expand their skill," she said. "We can serve as the liaison between a business and an education or training provider. We can assist businesses in matching their organizations' training needs to that of an appropriate resource."
One of the principal supporters of the lab effort is Wayne Economic Development Company (WEDCO). "We are more focused on business retention these days," said Mary Beth Wood, WEDCO Executive Director. "This is an area of economic development that doesn't always get the big headlines. How do you make the businesses that are here stronger so that we retain them? One of the ways, like this lab, is to provide avenues or methods to develop increased skills development for their employees.
There is an attraction component to bringing in new businesses, but our primary focus is to make businesses that are here stronger."
Workforce Wayne is a non-profit organization with a mission to create a more effective workforce delivery system through developing career opportunities, and to support lifelong learning in county residents. It is supported by several grants: a $95,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, another $100,000 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development and a $99,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Business Enterprise program.
"About 25% of our funding comes from the businesses in the area," Birmelin said.


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She was born in Cuero to Alfonso and Hattie Koenig on Aug. 23, 1916. She married to the love of her life Clarence (Cammie) Hoff and had three sons.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church the Astron Club beloved Bridge Club that she and her friends had many good times. She loved to hunt deer and dove and cook.
Georgia was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, parents and sister.
Survivors are her three sons, Carol (Jayne) Hoff, Bobby (Julie) Hoff and Craig Hoff, 10 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Visitation was Monday, April 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Grace Funeral Home in Goliad. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Goliad with Rev. Randy Bruno officiating. Burial followed in Glendale Cemetery in Goliad
Pallbearers were Doyle, Lyle, Shawn, Heston and Garlan Hoff and Elroy Borth.
Honorary pallbearers were Ross Hoff, Lynwood Krenek, Tana Sue Shepherd, Josie Arriazola and Elida Martinez.
Special thanks to Goliad Nursing and Hospice of South Texas.
Donations in memory of Georgia may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or Hospice of South Texas.
Grace Funeral Home in Goliad in charge of arrangements. 361 645-3216.


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New plans reduce estimates for Waterbury municipal complex
WATERBURY — Architects and town officials have reduced the projected costs of a new municipal complex, added another design option, and expressed some disagreement over whether certain rooms should be situated on lower levels where flooding could occur.
Cost estimates for multiple proposals, all for a site at the Waterbury state office complex, were reduced by around $1 million. Option D, which calls for a newly constructed, simple rectangular building, dropped to $5.5 million, from $7.56 million. And a new alternative, Option F, could cost even less at $4.7 million.
The estimates do not include so-called soft costs, which include expenses for permits and the acquisition of the property itself from the state.
Select Board member Rebecca Ellis said the figures are ballpark estimates, but they mean Waterbury could have to bond for up to $5 million, an amount that officials are trying to reduce further.
"We really still are looking for public input," Ellis said Sunday, adding that officials continue to seek input on questions like what types of functions people would like to see at the new facility.
The projected cost savings come from reducing program space and lowered demolition costs. Village trustee Lawrence "Lefty" Sayah said the programs are at their bare bones now.
As part of the changes, the police space will no longer be larger than absolutely necessary, said Jim Drummond, of Black River Design Architects, on Friday. In a meeting of town, village and library officials earlier this month, the previous plan had called for creating enough room for a potential townwide police department in the future. Drummond said Friday, however, that the space can be expanded later if needed.
The new design alternative, Option F, calls for renovating the existing town library at a cost of $647,590 and $3.89 million in new construction, which would include two elevators. The proposal would not require any demolition of Stanley or Wasson halls for the new structure at the state complex.
At a Friday work meeting with architects, Select Board member Chris Viens suggested that a proposal to incorporate new office space or conference rooms on the lower levels could save more money. But the chairman of the board, John Grenier, said he was uncomfortable with the notion of even conference space being situated in flood-prone areas. Board member Chris Nordle agreed, saying he didn't think placing occupied space below the 100-year flood plain was a viable option.
Waterbury's recent bond voting history shows, to some extent, voters' willingness to support construction projects.
In November 2008, some 3,000 voters narrowly approved a $5.8 million bond for replacing two fire stations.
A rescission vote, however, came in January 2009, overwhelmingly overturning the project.
A revised $3.2 million bond for the fire stations was then approved in 2010 on Town Meeting Day.
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He was born on Oct. 10, 1968, in Sinton, to Raul Sr. and Guadalupe Garcia Coronado.
He is preceded in death by his mother Guadalupe "Pita" Coronado.
Survivors include his father Raul "Bule" Coronado of Sinton, two sisters, Nelda (Mac) May of Sinton, and Geovannah Grace Coronado of San Benito; brother Raul Jr. (Priscilla) Coronado of McAllen.
Visitation began Tuesday, July 17, at 12 p.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel in Sinton. A prayer service was held the same evening, at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral Services were conducted Wednesday, July 18, at 10 a.m. at Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Noe Garcia officiating.
Burial was in Eternal Rest Cemetery in Sinton.
Arrangements and care entrusted to Resthaven Funeral Home, Sinton.


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Oregon State QB Mannion out indefinitely
Quarterback to have knee surgery
"We just found that out this morning," Riley said Monday, according to the Corvallis Gazette-Times. "Sean is not going to play. He's going to have a surgery and will be out for an undetermined amount of time."
This is a tremendous blow to the Beavers. Mannion had been outstanding in leading the Beavers to their 4-0 start, and he ranks sixth in the nation in passing offense.
Mannion is the only Oregon State quarterback to have thrown a pass this season. Junior Cody Vaz and freshman Brent VanderVeen are the other scholarship quarterbacks on the roster. Vaz is likely to start for the Beavers in Saturday's game against BYU.
Ryan Katz, who was Oregon State's starting quarterback at the beginning of last season, transferred to San Diego State and is the Aztecs' starting quarterback this season.


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District Attorney Jim Farrell announced today that Jensy Delacruz, 20, of Monticello, N.Y. was sentenced to a total of 30 years in state prison and 5 years post release supervision for his role in shooting at another man and an occupied home in the Village of Liberty in August of 2011 and threatening a witness to the shootings. Farrell said that Delacruz was convicted by a jury in Sullivan County Court in June of 2012 of all charges arising out of two incidents involving gunfire, including a drive-by shooting, that occurred in Liberty on Carrier Street.
The jury previously convicted Delacruz, after about 30 minutes of deliberations, of Attempted Assault in the 1st Degree, a class C violent felony, four counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, all class C violent felonies, and Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, a class D felony.
Farrell said that the jury found that Delacruz and another man possessed a 380 caliber firearm and attempted to seriously injure Ricardo Pena by firing the gun at him and others in August 2011 at a home on Carrier Street in the Village of Liberty. The evidence established that Delacruz went to the home to confront Pena over a girl and physically fought with Pena at about 8:45 p.m., when the first shots were fired. The evidence further established that Delacruz and the other man left the scene and returned at about 10:00 p.m. and fired an additional six rounds into the house from a vehicle, recklessly creating a grave risk of death to the residents inside. No one was injured in either of the shootings.
Delacruz asked that Judge Frank LaBuda set aside the jury's verdict but Labuda denied that request. Farrell said his office recommended a 30 year sentence for Delacruz with 15 years on each shooting incident with those sentences to run consecutively, which LaBuda imposed.
Delacruz also pled guilty to Intimidating a Witness in the 3rd Degree, a felony on December 13, 2012. Farrell said that Delacruz admitted to threatening a witness to the shootings on March 23, 2012, in the Village of Monticello when Delacruz was free on bail, in an attempt to keep the witness from testifying at trial against him. That witness did, however, testify at the trial that resulted in Delacruz's conviction.
The case was investigated by the Village of Liberty Police, who put together a compelling case including the recovery of numerous bullet casings, including two bullet casings from Delacruz's vehicle, and the recovery of a gun case from the execution of a search warrant at Delacruz's residence, in the Village of Monticello. No gun was ever recovered.
Farrell praised the work of Assistant D.A. Rob Zangla and the Village of Liberty Police, saying, "We have been very successful in Liberty at solving these crimes and making sure those responsible are held accountable, and that is due to the good work of the Liberty Police and the detective division who worked tirelessly to put together a strong and compelling case.
Those individuals who think that this behavior will be ignored are sadly mistaken. Violence in our streets will not be tolerated. Threatening witnesses will not be tolerated and those who engage in this type of behavior will be held responsible and accountable. The sentence imposed here does just that. My office and the local police will do everything in our power and we will bring to bear all of our resources to protect those witnesses who bravely come forward and have made the conscious decision to stand up to violence in our community."
Charges remain pending against the second man involved in the incident, Steven Bristow, aka "Dog Pound", 23, of Brooklyn, N.Y.


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GSA Highlights Earth Science Research at Congressional Exhibition
25 June 2008
GSA co-sponsored the Coalition for National Science Funding's 14th Annual Exhibition and Reception on Capitol Hill. More than 400 people, including seven Members of Congress, participated in this highly successful event. Geoscientists discussed their National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded research with Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich), Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ), NSF Director Arden Bement, and numerous congressional staffers and NSF officials who visited the earth science exhibits hosted by GSA, AGI, and AGU.
Geoscientists who presented their research included Rick Aster and graduate student Jonathan MacCarthy of New Mexico Tech; Laura Crossey of the University of New Mexico; Bill Inskeep of Montana State University; Mark Schmeeckle of Arizona State University; and Bob Smith of the University of Utah.
GSA is an active member of the Coalition for National Science Funding, which supports the goal of increasing the national investment in the National Science Foundation's research and education programs.
|Bob Smith (right) of the University of Utah discusses his research on Yellowstone with Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich.), ranking member of the House Science Subcommittee on Research and Science Education, and Arden Bement (left), Director of the National Science Foundation.
|Rick Aster (center) of New Mexico Tech discusses his research on singing ice bergs and climate change with Rep. Rush Holt (D-N.J.), co-chair of the Congressional R&D Caucus, and Arden Bement (right), Director of the National Science Foundation


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Hugs to you for hanging in there so long. My LO is 10 weeks old and we just had him clipped today. No anesthetic, just held him while he cried and nursed afterwards. I came on looking about this issue I'm waiting to see if there's improvement.
My LO too is thriving on my oversupply- almost 15 pounds at 2 months. It took a 7th LC consult to get this pointed out. Everyone else said the latch looked perfect on the outside and if he was swallowing there was no way he was biting. But I could feel the clampdown and my nipples were so sore. At first the pedi dismissed it b/c he weighs so much and colud extend his tongue out with his mouth slightly open. He researched it further and decided it could be an issue and gave me ENT referrals. The articles from the LC said gen anesthesia is needed beyond 4 months b/c of their awareness and greater frenulum development. I was hesitant to put him through something that might or might not work. I let the LC know this and she came back to reevaluate his tongue. Since we've tried EVERYTHING else over 10 weeks with little improvement she felt it couldn't hurt to explore this, plus even if not to help bfing, there could be later speech and dental issues from it.
Since it's been 10 weeks, I don't know when I'll see a decrease in pain, but we did notice that his mouth finally opened greater than a 90 degree angle when he was latched on. I've heard they could still need to get used to how to use their newly freed tongue. I decided to do this b/c I've exhausted all other solutions and have nursed through pain over 2 1/2 months while waiting for his mouth to grow bigger or for him to "learn" as others had told me. My maternity leave is over in a week and we gave literally been hermits in our house b/c we can't venture out and nurse in public. It was try this or risk an early end to my nursing goal.
I hope you make a decision that is comfortable for you and again, much praise to you for sticking it out this long for the benefit of you child. I hope it gets better for you.


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La Crosse woman shaves head to identify with character
A La Crosse woman isn't fighting cancer herself, but she shaved her head anyway to show support for others.
Colleen Gran is one of the character's in this weekend's performance of "Pirates of the Chemotherapy." It's a dramatic comedy focusing on a support group of six women all fighting breast cancer.
As a way to connect with her character, Gran shaved her head and is donating her hair to 'Locks of Love.'
It's something she's wanted to do for a few months now and says it's fitting given the role she's playing. "She's really lost a lot in her life, and I feel like losing my hair like she lost her hair will help me connect with her," said Gran.
"Pirates of the Chemotherapy"
Appleseed Community Theater
Feb. 8 & 9 - 7:30 p.m.
Feb 10 - 2 p.m.
La Crescent High School
Cost: $12
Proceeds benefit Gundersen Lutheran's Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care
You can see her and the rest of the cast this weekend in "Pirates of the Chemotherapy" at La Crescent High School. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Appleseed Community Theater. There's also a performance Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets cost $12. Proceeds will benefit Gundersen Lutheran's Norma J. Vinger Center for Breast Care.
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