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Eagle Eye's weightless misc. items
|Dec 24, 2014
|This mod makes all miscellaneous (misc.) items in the game completely weightless. If I missed any items, please tell me and I will fix that. I will also be uploading separate mods that cover Dawnguard and Dragonborn DLC's. The items that this mod makes weightless are -Ingots -Ores -Basic things you would find in the houses of skyrim like buckets, bowls and cups -Dwemer smeltables -Soul Gems -Gems -and more
Explozion818's Elven Pack
|Dec 21, 2011
|Changelog, November, 27, 2011 Uploaded new file that includes new comparison images. Changelog, December 21, 2011 Uploaded .zip from the ESMOD Packager. Description This is my 1st texture pack release for this game, It took about 4 straight hours of work to retexture/recolor the entire elven armor, and weapons in this pack. It is not top of the line professional work, but I gave it some good effort, and loved the result.This texture pack replaces all elven weapons, and armor pieces for both...
Explozion818's Dwarven Pack
|Dec 21, 2011
|Explozion818's Dwarven Pack This is my second release, this is my Dwarven Pack, It took 2 days of hard work to make the final product, hours of trial and error to get the colors I wanted, I also spent a significant time on the armor, using the dodge, and burn tool on the default texture to clean up the armor a bit, I also used the healing brush to remove some of the dirty spots on the armor itself. I tried about a dozen different colors and textures until I decided to keep this reddish/bronze...
Eternal Torch
|Dec 02, 2011
|================ E t e r n a l T o r c h ================ Torches burn forever now ...instead of 4 minutes. [Install] Make sure u have the 'EternalTorch.esp' in your 'Skyrim/Data' folder. Now check if the .esp is activated in your Skyrim Launcher under 'Data Files'. Have fun. [Deinstall] Delete the 'EternalTorch.esp' from your 'Skyrim/Data' folder. [Troubleshooting] If your 'Data Files' is greyed out: Locate the file C:\Users\{your user name}\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\SkyrimPrefs.ini Open it...
Ebony Armor Effect- No More Smoke
|Nov 27, 2011
|Due to many questions, here is the purpose of this: To make combat/archery/etc in game less annoying with this armor. The smoke was nice looking but obtrusive, this simply removes the smoke but leaves the darkening effect since it isn't in the way. Here is a quick video showing the effect if you wish to see it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mNkxbgVG80 If you have any questions/comments/requests please let me know. Just drop these files into your Skyrim Data folder. If you have any problems...
Equivalent Exchange - Simple Transmutation
|Nov 25, 2011
|Yes, the name of this mod is inspired by a mod with a similar purpose for Minecraft! INTRODUCTION Hello, and welcome to my first mod for TESV: Skyrim. I did not think modding would be this big so early, but I guess Oblivion and TESNexus have left an impression! Anyway, I am a long time modder for Oblivion, and I do have a bit of experience with Gamebyro's file structure, etc. HOWEVER, as you probably already know, there is no official SDK (Construction Set) out for Skyrim, so all mods must be...
Elven Weapon Retex Pack - TCS
|Dec 01, 2011
|Quick Note: This readme was typed for SkyrimNexis, so there are likely things in here that are irrelevant to this site. I dont' care. Hey, finally managed to get this retex pack done after six hours of texture editing, screenshotting, and image editing. The majority of the work actually went into the screenshotting and screenshot editing, lol.. If you like the mod, let me know in your comments. Also, don't hesitate to endorse, because it really helps in getting more views in the long run....
Enemy Encounter
|May 04, 2016
|This mod spawns random enemies if you didn't find any foe in the last 40 seconds. You can configure when enemies should be spawned. Also available on Nexus: http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/75011/ Installation requires: - SKSE http://store.steampowered.com/app/365720/ - SkyUI http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=8122&searchtext=skyui To install this mod: copy the content from the Data folder from the ZIP and paste inside the Data folder of your Skyrim game. See also my...
Essential NPC Deathtime Increase
|Dec 19, 2011
|Changes the downtime limit for essential NPCs from 20 to 60. Ingame this translates to 10~ seconds with default, and 40~ seconds with the mod.
epic items
|Mar 17, 2012
|Gives you a set of new armor, weapons, spells, and tweaks the game a bit.


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The microbrew industry has found a comfortable niche in a tourist region that prides itself on outdoor activities, Appalachian culture, arts and Southern hospitality. In fact, the tourist traffic passing through the mountains could be the key to the expansion of local breweries hoping to broaden their market beyond their loyal hometown fans.
"This area is a vacation destination for the state, and all of these tourists are interacting with our companies while they're here, and now, they want our products where they live," said Kevin Sandefur, owner of BearWater Brewing. "If we're making that kind of lasting impression, it's great, and it says a lot of the breweries here and what we've all accomplished in such a short time."
SEE ALSO: Waynesville taps into craft beer festival
With BearWaters, Frog Level and Tipping Point in Waynesville, Heinzelmannchen in Sylva and Nantahala in Bryson City, all five establishments started out on the ground floor of a dream molded into a reality. Each has had numerous obstacles to overcome, whether it be simply the long slog of entrepreneurship or trade-specific hurdles like getting your product noticed in a sea of other flavors and brands.
"It's all about consistency. If you're not making good beer, you won't be in business long," said Clark Williams, owner/brewmaster at Frog Level. "It's about increasing production while maintaining consistency. It's challenging, but it's something we can do, will do and have done."
Through their own blood, sweat and tears, with uncertainty and risk at every corner, all five breweries have persevered, each with a loyal clientele and firm footing in an industry still evolving.
"The beer is flowing; the people are drinking it; the people are liking it," said co-owner/brewmaster Scott Peterson of Tipping Point.
But, the journey has only begun. The first phase is now complete — the local breweries have a firm toehold and established local customer base. That leaves the future wide open for exploration and innovation.
"Overall, there's still lots of room for growth in this business, and it'll be interesting to see what happens," said Joe Rowland, co-owner of Nantahala. "For now, we're all making what we make well, but soon we'll be making things outside of our comfort zone, focusing on making better quality, more unique products."
And within all of these delicious brews is the secret ingredient, the flavor that sets the tone for everything — the customer. A brewery is nothing without those who saddle up and lick their lips when a fresh, cold one is placed in front of them. The interaction is a two-way street, where the community supports the establishments and the breweries support those in their own backyard.
"It has to do with the support of local agencies, people in the community and, of course, the customers," said Dieter Kuhn, co-owner/brewmaster of Heinzelmannchen. "Everyone has been supportive of us. Yes, we've worked hard. We're still here, but we couldn't have done it all without the support."
By the numbers
BearWaters (est. 2012)
120 barrels their first year, with 2013 on track for 250 barrels, while an expanded facility will bring their numbers to around 2,500 barrels by 2015.
Frog Level (est. 2012)
Pushing 450 barrels a year, with plans and new equipment to eventually hit 2,000 barrels.
Heinzelmannchen (est. 2004)
Began at 100 barrels, with 350 barrels for the end of this year, with plans to expand into a new facility in 2014.
Nantahala (est. 2011)
Hit the starting line at 300 barrels and is running 1,000 barrels this year, with hopes of 3,500 barrels in the coming years using newly installed equipment.
Tipping Point (est. 2012)
Brewed 200 barrels during its first year, with 300 barrels aimed for next year.

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text: man i dont know what marbury you're watching. But the Stephon Marbury that plays for the Knicks, does exel at the point guard position, he has perfect size at 6-2, combined with his incredible strength he can manipulate his way into the paint. If hes not pushing the floor, its not because he doesnt want to, its because Herb doesnt want him to, its not our game plan. Also if hes getting fouled the refs should call it, Nba officials should be able to call a foul, without someone trying to sell it to them. Marbury's a fine point guard


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Outdoor Channel star to celebrate Grand Opening
The Outdoor Channel's Eva Shockey will be making a guest appearance and talking with visitors at the grand opening of the Smoke Hole Resort Gift Shop on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visitors will have the chance to chat with Eva Shockey, who is well known in the hunting world as the co-host of "Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures" on the Outdoor Channel.
The 26,000-square-foot gift shop, which has been coined West Virginia's largest gift shop, recently reopened after a fired destroyed the building in 2009.
"A lot of love and hard work went into rebuilding our new gift shop. We can't wait to share it with the community and show it off to our visitors," said Jill Teets, general manager of Smoke Hole Resort. "It is a must see destination in West Virginia."
The new gift shop features a wildlife gallery and outdoor gemstone mining.
Beyond the Backyard, an organization dedicated to educating parents and youth about outdoor activities, will be at the event to answer questions about hunting, fishing and camping.
The rest of the day's events include a photography exhibit by Vista Landscape, free food tastings, children's activities and basket and pottery makers.
There will also be door prizes and giveaways, including a Vera Bradley giveaway, as well as other souvenirs, T-shirts and coffee mugs. Many items will be on sale throughout the store as well.
Smoke Hole Resort is located in Cabins, and is home to Smoke Hole Log Cabins, Smoke Hole Cottages, Riverside Log Motel and Smoke Hole Caverns, where one of the largest ribbon stalactites in the world is housed.
Smoke Hole Resort is famous for its proximity to numerous outdoor attractions, including Seneca Rocks, Dolly Sods Wilderness area, Spruce Knob, Blackwater Falls and Canaan Valley State Park.
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The sheriff's department responded to 55 calls; the police department, 35; the DPS, four; Woodsboro municipal officer, three; EMS, 31; animal control, seven; and 16 were miscellaneous calls.
A juvenile was arrested and taken to a juvenile center in Victoria after he allegedly bit his opponent and head butted a trainer.
The incident allegedly happened at 8:42 a.m. on March 2 at the tennis courts at Refugio High School.
The student allegedly became angry during the match and bit another student on the upper arm and leg.
The trainer's nose was broken during the head butting, according to reports.
The juvenile was charged with assault causing bodily injury.
A male subject was taken to Refugio County Jail on March 6 at 6:25 p.m. for DWI. A motorist called to report that a car hit a sign on Hwy. 183 by the Shell station and advised that the subject stopped at Whataburger.
Officer Jamie O'Reilly was dispatched to the scene and requested another unit to pick up the debris from the roadway. Deputy Jeff Raymond requested the next wrecker and a case number for DWI.
Car accident
One person was taken to Refugio Memorial Hospital on March 5 at 7:54 a.m. after an accident on FM 136 in the southbound lane. Two vehicles were involved in the accident. Deputies Peter Silvas and Ronald Ramirez responded to the accident, along with Refugio Fire Department. A wrecker was requested for the vehicles and TxDot was notified that signs were down in that area.
Physical disturbance
Law enforcement was on the lookout for a male subject on March 6 at 8:33 p.m. after a woman called to report that her husband had kicked her in the stomach. She advised dispatch that her husband was trying to leave in her vehicle, but she didn't want him to. Deputies Jeff Raymond and Phillip Ruiz were advised of the situation and found that the male subject did leave the residence and was possibly headed toward Port Lavaca. Dispatch made Calhoun County aware of the situation and Deputy Raymond advised that the subject should not return that night.
A woman called to report a theft on March 1 at 6:13 p.m. at her residence in Woodsboro. She advised that she was moving things into her new house and some of her belongings were taken. Deputy Jeff Raymond was advised of the situation and requested a case number for the burglary of a building.
A female subject was reported on Feb. 28 at 10:54 p.m. for a verbal disturbance. According to the caller, the subject showed up at her residence and was arguing with her brother. Dispatch advised Deputies Jacob Molina and Jeff Raymond and stayed on the phone with the caller, reporting that they could hear a verbal argument in the background and also a little girl crying.
Dispatch was advised that the female subject was attempting to leave and walking down the street. Neither party wanted to press charges and the female subject was escorted back to her residence.


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1 T. baking powder
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1 c. milk
1/4 c. canola oil
1 c. rinsed and dried, de-stemmed blueberries,
The night before, mix together in a batter bowl the flour, sugar, and milk, stir well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
The next morning, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray muffin pans with cooking oil spray (large or small). Then add the egg, baking powder, salt and oil. Stir thoroughly. Gently mix in blueberries, trying not to crush them.
Fill each muffin cup 1/2 full and cook in oven for 20-25 minutes, when golden brown. Makes 18 regular sized muffins or 36 mini muffins. This is my grandmother's recipe. Can add a streusel topping for added sweetness…(3/4 c. flour, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/2 c. butter mixed together and sprinkled on top evenly before baking) Yummy!


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Piano Passions and more, Shandelee marks 20 years
July 10, 2013 —
LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY — Shandelee Music Festival (SMF) marks its 20th year partnering with Bethel Woods Center for the Arts for two concerts this season, plus seven concerts at SMF's own Sunset Concert Pavilion on the festival grounds.
The Bethel Woods Event Gallery concerts begin on Wednesday, July 24 at 8 p.m. with "Piano Passions," a solo piano performance by Allen Yueh, and continue on Sunday, July 28 at 3 p.m. with "An Afternoon of Chamber Music" featuring pianists Doris Lee, Claudia Hu and Helen Shen.
The remaining seven concerts will be held at the Sunset Concert Pavilion at Shandelee's festival grounds. To see the full schedule, visit www.shandelee.org.
Reserved tickets cost $25 ($10 for students 17 and under) and can be purchased at www.shandelee.org or by phone at 845/439-3277. Advanced reservations are required for all festival events.


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Middle infielders have always been heart of Pittsburgh
If you were anything like me growing up there was always a few days throughout the year that we looked forward to most. Christmas, Birthdays and Opening Day go without saying, but there was always a time, usually in mid-January, when Youngstown, OH would get a little nutty. The world famous Harlem Globetrotters would pay a visit to YSU's Beeghly for their famous act.
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I used Jack Wilson as my late round middle infielder for several years in my fantasy league and except for one season, he was a fantasy bust. Jack Wilson is one of those players that is much better for his real team in the real game than he is in fantasy.
Well, they can't all be Mazeroski, Matt. Jack Wilson definitely has some flash… just wish he were more rounded. Perhaps if he were he'd bet more notoriety. Of course, playing in Pittsburgh and Seattle hasn't helped his cause.
Jeff mentioned Maz so I will too. Talk about middle infielders! He was one of the greatest in Pittsburgh history. And I agree – when middle infielders are good, they're really good. Such style!
I'm not exactly sure that Sanchez wanted to be a Pirate. In my opinion he wanted to be a major leaguer, so he gave 110% and worked his butt of. Even now that he's in San Fran he probably hustles more then any other player in the MLB. He is consistent (which is why he was on my fantasy team) and dedicated. He does whatever it takes to win, besides cheating.
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Walker is a good ballplayer that I would love to have on my Cubbies. I think this year will be a breakout season. Last year I believe he only scratched the surface. I know I for one will be keeping an eye on him for my fantasy baseball team too.
Thank you for the comments. Trenna is an excellent young writer. I appreciate the visit, not to mention this interesting piece on less celebrated players in the game, as far as positions go. Cheers.


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Schimmelpenning Syndrome
National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
It is possible that the main title of the report Schimmelpenning Syndrome is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
- Jadassohn nevus phacomatosis
- Jadassohn sebaceous nevus syndrome
- linear sebaceous nevus sequence
- Schimmelpenning-Feuerstein-Mims syndrome
General Discussion
Schimmelpenning syndrome is a rare multisystem disorder characterized by sebaceous nevus associated with other abnormalities outside the skin which most commonly affect the brain, eyes and bones. The skin lesions associated with this disorder are called nevus sebaceus(also referred to as sebaceous nevi) because they consist of an increased number ofmalformed sebaceous glands (small oil-producing glands in the skin) along with an overgrowth (hyperplasia) of the epidermis. Nevus sebaceous is the most common type of organoid epidermal nevus (which broadly encompasses abnormally formed adnexal skin elements such as hair follicles and glands within the skin). Epidermal nevi are usually present at birth (congenital), although they might not be identified until later during childhood or after puberty. Affected individuals may also have abnormalities affecting the brain such as seizures or intellectual impairment, the eyes such as clouding (opacity) of the cornea or partial absence of tissue of the iris or retina (coloboma), and the skeleton such as spinal malformations, craniofacial defects, and deformities of the arms and legs. Schimmelpenning syndrome occurs randomly for no apparent reason (sporadically) during the formation and development of the embryo (embryogenesis), most likely due to a mutation of a gene that occurs after fertilization (postzygotic mutation) and is present in only some of the cells of the body (mosaic pattern).
In the past, the term "epidermal nevus syndrome" was used to describe Schimmelpenning syndrome. Some authors still use these terms interchangeably. However, epidermal nevus syndrome no longer refers to a single entity, but rather represents a group of distinct, but related multisystem disorders. Additional terms used to describe Schimmelpenning syndrome include nevus sebaceus syndrome, Schimmelpenning-Feuerstein-Mims syndrome, linear sebaceous nevus sequence, nevus sebaceous of Jadassohn, Jadassohn nevus phacomatosis and Jadassohn sebaceous nevus syndrome.
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Sunday Spam: crepes and maple syrup
As just fed to my son, in fact. The execution of Troy Davis and the death penalty Death Sentences Linked To History Of Lynching In States A Grievous Wrong on Georgia's Death Row I donated to the Innocence Project and the (US) National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, for what it's worth. Fukushima Disaster: It's Not Over Yet The impact of both radiation and fear of radiation on Japanese society, although it feels a little shallow. I'd love to read this argument from the perspective of a Japanese person. Debunking the Cul-de-Sac Struggles to come up with anything nice … Continue reading Sunday Spam: crepes and maple syrup


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Belk Investments Shrank Profit In 3Q
December 6, 2013-- Home Textiles Today,
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Store remodels and expansions in 10 states along with spending on ecommerce and supply chain improvements took a bite out of Belk Inc.'s net income during the third quarter, although sales and comps both made gains.
Net income for the quarter ended Nov. 2 fell to $3.6 million compared to $11.1 million during the year-ago period. When non-comparable items are taken into account, net income narrowed to $4.6 million compared to $9.8 million in last year's 3Q.
Sales rose 2.8% to $860.7 million, with a bit boost coming from the 45% jump in ecommerce sales. Same-store sales were up 3.5%, the company's 15th consecutive quarter of positive comp growth. Home was not among the category leaders during the period.
"November is the 'go live' month for a new technology platform which includes replacement of much of our IT infrastructure and a new merchandising system," said Tim Belk, chairman and ceo. "In addition, we are testing technology to fulfill belk.com orders from stores to support our digital business, which grew 45% in the quarter. These investments will add expense and impact earnings over the next 18 months.
Year-to-date, net income dropped 21$ to $62.2 million. Sales increased 3.9% to $2.72 billion, with ecommerce sales up 52.8%. Same-store sales rose 4.0%.
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Slam Dunk: Halladay Nabs Unanimous Cy Young
If there was ever a question that Roy Halladay should indeed be the 2010 National League Cy Young award winner, then clearly you have not been paying attention. With a both perfect game and playoff game no-hitter to his record this year, Halladay was the hands-down winner, garnering all 32 first-place votes for a unanimous decision.
This is Halladay's second Cy Young; he won the first with the Blue Jays in 2003. He is the 5th player ever to recieve the award in both leagues, joining Gaylord Perry, Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson and Roger Clemens. Halladay is also the 4th Phillie to win, joining Steve Carlton (1972, 1977, 1980, 1982), John Denny (1983) and Steve Bedrosian (1987).
Finishing the season with a 21-10 record and a 2.44 ERA, Halladay had a career year and was the indisputable favorite for the award. In short, it was slam dunk.
As we near the holiday season, this award made me wonder, what do you get for the person who has nearly everything? He has a perfect game, a no-hitter, more than 20 wins, millions of dollars and now a second Cy Young award. With this in mind, I put together a list of ideas for anyone shopping for Mr. Halladay this season.
What To Get Roy Halladay For The Holiday's
1. A World Series Championship (Duh)
2. His very own "Most Interesting Man In The World" beer commercial
3. A World Series Championship (can we get one in gift card form to redeem in 2011?)
4. A spaceship so he can visit other planets when he gets bored with Earth
5. A World Series Championship (did I already say that??)
6. An I-Pod Dock Toilet Paper Holder – For tunes while you toot. Several web sites recommend this…seriously.
7. A World Series Championship (in case I forgot to mention it earlier)
8. A Solar-Powered Rainbow Maker – Have you ever just been sitting around thinking, gee, I'd love to see a cheery rainbow right now? Yeah, me too. Besides, Halladay already has the pot of gold to go with it.
9. His very own country – call it "Happy Halladayville"
10. If you are still online shopping for the TP holder, maybe I was not clear the first 4 times…get Roy Halladay a World Series Championship!!!
Roy Halladay thanks you in advance ;O)
Photoshopping by Jenn Zambri Photography
*Read more about the Phillies at my other home page, Phightin' Phils Phorum in the My Team Rivals network*
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Halladay was indeed awesome this year. Congrats to him!
So cool that the voting was unanimous for Halladay. He really deserved to win. And I agree that he should have his own country named after him. LOL.
Halladay's already one of the greatest pitchers ever, all he needs is that title to put him over the top.
Good call on the "Most Interesting Man" commercial. Doc has long been a mystery with his quiet, killer demeanor. That's what they call bad@ss.
No doubt the most deserved winner of an award so far…. I thought everyone already had iPhone docs in their bathrooms… hmmm


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Some Democrats are charging that the Town of Callicoon Draft Comprehensive Plan is designed to facilitate gas drilling and hydraulic fracturing, despite the results of a town-wide survey that suggest the residents don't want industrial activity in the town.
A letter sent to the town board by the Town of Callicoon Democratic Committee and the Democratic Club lays out various concerns, including some that are specifically related to the treatment of gas drilling or other industrial uses in the draft plan.
Under one of the listed goals, the plan says the town should, "encourage within certain zones a broad range of allowable commercial and industrial uses, relying on performance standards to mitigate any environmental impacts and protect the community." The letter countered that there is nothing in the responses in the survey to suggest residents want to attract any sort of industrial development to the town and, in the view of the Democrats, the opposite is true.
Another concern has to do with housing and the language in the plan that says the town should, "Review the zoning regulations on campgrounds, boarding homes, mobile home parks and other relevant sections, to ensure that they adequately address new housing needs that could accompany potential new large-scale industrial uses, and to protect the character of the town from any adverse impacts that could come from transient housing developments."
To the Democrats, this sounded like an invitation to open so-called "man camps." The Democrats wrote, "Only 26% of the town's residents consider 'more residential development' 'important' or 'very important' and, in any event, 'transient housing' is not residential housing in the normal sense of the word."
The Democrats have said that of those who wrote comments about gas drilling in the survey, 85% indicated they did not want it in the town.
But there are some ambiguities in the survey results. For instance, one question asked whether drilling was important, but did not indicate whether it was important to block it or to attract it.
At a meeting in Jeffersonville on April 25, planning consultant Nan Stolzenburg said that about 18% percent of town residents returned the survey when sent out in 2010, which was in line with the results of other towns. She also said that re-surveying the residents was not likely to achieve significantly different results. She added, however, that the surveys were just one way of getting input from the residents. Another would be public hearings, of which two will be held in the future.
Stolzenburg did her best to maintain neutrality on the issue, but she said in her opinion, the draft plan combined with the town zoning indicated that residents should be protected regardless of what kind of use came into the town. That, however, is quite different than a ban, which is what a number of residents are advocating.
The Democrats submitted numerous written comments to the Comprehensive Plan Committee, and Dave Kuebler, chair of the committee and a member of the town board, said the committee could not respond to them immediately, but would read them and respond in some way.
In a closing comment, Kuebler said, 'There has been a lot of debate over this one issue. It's a conundrum; it's very difficult to make both sides happy. I don't know if all these things should be put in the plan. We will take all of this into consideration and we will meet again."


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Here's a sample of the television news lately: "Osama bin Laden is dead. For more information stay tuned. We'll be back after these messages."
So, if we want to know what's going on in the world, we are required to wait until after numerous commercial messages. Then we'll get a snippet, along with a "teaser" promising more in-depth information, again interrupted by commercial messages. The in-depth report turns out to be another snippet of information, just to keep us watching. That's the way it is, folks.
Many of us, disgusted, simply get on-line. Even then, though, the same few sound-bytes are repeated over and over ad nauseum for hours and days.
I'll take the newspaper, thank you very much.
Yes, the newspapers carry commercials (advertising), but we're not trapped into putting up with them. We can choose not to read them if we want. How about that?
Plus if we read more than one newspaper, we can get several differing points of view on their editorial pages, and then make up our own minds using the information we've gleaned. In my opinion the death of newspapers, often predicted, hasn't happened because we citizens want the "full, uninterrupted facts."
Still, we must keep our antennae at attention. One of my journalism professors admitted, under persistent questioning from us students that "there is no such thing as unbiased reporting." A simple example is choice of words. One option would be: "The evil mastermind of the 9-11 attacks met his well-deserved doom last night," while another choice could be: "Osama bin Laden, looking old and frail, left this life last night."
Can you guess which choice certain television stations and, yes, newspapers would select for their reporting?
On either side of the year 1900 two newspaper moguls, Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst tried to outdo each other in presenting the news by exclamation. Here is an example:
"HUNGRY, FRANTIC FLAMES. They Leap Madly Upon the Splendid Pleasure Palace by the Bay of Monterey, Encircling Del Monte in Their Ravenous Embrace From Pinnacle to Foundation. Leaping Higher, Higher, Higher, With Desperate Desire. Running Madly Riotous Through Cornice, Archway and Facade. Rushing in Upon the Trembling Guests with Savage Fury…"
Modern-day readers would laugh at this out-of-control word smithing in the "serious" news, but the tabloid papers get away with it on a daily basis. They don't worry about facts getting in the way, either.
Johann Gutenberg, who invented the printing press in 1447, would be amazed at what his invention has become. The telegraph (1844), broadcast radio (1920s) and then television (the 1950s) forced newspapers to re-evaluate themselves.
Some newspapers, like USA Today responded with "short, quick and to the point stories" with color graphics.
The amount and immediacy of information on the Internet is unparalleled, but if we readers don't think it's true we can't contact the editor like we can with the newspaper.
Without question newspapers are survivors.
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Norah has been super clingy after recovering from a virus, which might have been the flu and could have even been the H1N1. I chose not to test to find out, b/c it really had no bearing on our next move and I didn't want to jam a q-tip into her throat from her nostril for no reason.
So...anywho....like I was saying, Norah=Clingy. Constantly wanting to nurse. Kate comes up with the bright idea that maybe she wants to nurse too.
I put her to bed and headed to take a bath and she followed me into the bathroom and said, "but I told you I wanted to nurse." I said, "I didn't know you really wanted to, honey you haven't nursed since you were a baby (16.5 months)." She repeated, "I want to nurse."
I was all.....
But, I said, "okay let's go nurse."
I went into her room, laid her long body across my lap and exposed the breast.
She gently put her lips on the very tip of the nipple, like she was about the drink from a straw, looked up at me, popped off and said, "I'm done."
Wow...just did not expect that tonight or ever at this point. She'll be 4 in December.


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How bout that JR dunk!!!!!???!!!!!
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Excellent win if for no other reason -- we got it not playing anywhere close to our A game...The clamp-down defense in the 4th pulled us through...Now for the bad news -- we can't expect to play like we did today and expect to win playoff games...Man did we stink for the most part or what??? Wow..Let's keep it real. Melo needs help on offense -- simple as that. Outside of Melo, everyone just plays so Goddamn tight on offense it isn't even funny. Ray Felton -- WTF is up with you buddy?!? TAKE THE ****ING BALL TO THE BASKET!! Jesus...If Bradley's on him and shuts down the drive, ok, swing it but if Terry or Pierce jumps out on him, Ray's eyes should be lightin' up like it's Christmas morning -- he's gotta take either of those guys off the dribble. Period. Woody's gotta DEMAND that from him. If he doesn't buck up and use his speed to get in the teeth of that defense, he can sit for all I care...and I love Ray!! Very simple -- Chandler can continue to sit if he's not gonna bring it or cant because of injury -- I'd be ok rotating Martin and Barron. I thought Chandler looked lost out there. I know he's not 100% but F it -- this is playoff basketball now and we're chasing the dream. If you can't go step aside. If you don't want to play your heart out for whatever reason, then you can sit. And with JR --- Smith trying to create 20-25' away with this kid Bradley all over him isn't the way to go. Bradley takes that right away. It's a turnover or bad shot waiting to happen. Make the adjustment! They need to devise a way to get Smith the ball a hell of a lot closer to the basket in that matchup this way JR can use the height differential to his advantage. Post up JR on that kid!!! Nice win regardless. Got the 1st one under our belts -- now relax and come out looser and more confident in game 2. LET'S GO!!!
How bout that JR dunk!!!!!???!!!!!
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Said it before on paper Knicks in 5 but in the WWE errrr NBA expect some outright BS. NBA has no shame, Knicks vs Boston a ratings monster, Stern and his refs are going to do what ever it takes to ensure this goes 7. Likes of Bradly and Green are/will be given the royal Dan Majerle like treatment.
Nice win! the MSG crowd was pretty intense for key moments in this game,
fully appreciating Melo's O, the team D, and especially Kenyon of Heroes Martin.
not many posters have given props to K-man's game, especially with Chandler
going out after that stupid technical. a phenomenal block, key putbacks, and
great defense really turned this game to Knicks favor in 4Q.
3Q was a good example of what could happen when iso Melo and Junior Swish
shoot and shoot and don't hit, Boston goes up by 7.
But damn, that 4Q Defensity, combined with Melo getting his shot back,
and JKidd making play after play, one of the best offensive rebounding
guards in the game...
After a hot first half by Garknee, Pierceclit and Jefferson Greenbacks,
Knicks really clamped down on all 3.
Junior Switch with an amazing dunk, scoop shot and several key plays
make up for a brief stretch where he was shooting and missing, not a
good time to revert back to his old self.
But major props to the entire team, and coach Wood Son, for recognizing
Celt'dicks were more aggressive than Knicks and getting his team back on
the right defensive track, led by the Kmarkable Martini.
1 down, 3 to go.
go NY go NY go.
And Bullies getting shot out; Our Mellowfellow MVP candidate with a "quiet" 36 points but the defense chant brought me back to why I became a Knicks fan! WOW pitched a playoff shutout in the 4th; that's what it's all about! JR reppin sprees' old number well welcome back#8
NBA refs are a joke , if your poor little heart can't take that too fookin bad. Green and Bradly were allowed to hold and hand check the living hell out of the Knicks all game. When you're a jump shooting team such as the Knicks it takes time to adapt to the seismic change from regular season officiating and that of the playoffs.
Knicks sucked in first half...REALLY....Look at this clown. Held Paula and Big Mouth under 10 points in the first half yet in your mind that=sucks...GTFO!!!!!!!. Listen princess refs kept the 'heroic' Celtics in this game. 19 FT for the Celtics to the Knicks 15. Green driving to the basket getting LBJ like treatment but Copeland hacked to pieces and shock 0 FT , JR only 1 FT, Shump only 2 FT. FFS Courtney Lee had more FT than 6 Knick players, Lee had almost as many FT as Melo...JOKE!!!!!!!
BTW +- FOR Celtics -7 Green, - 8 Bradley, -8 KG and yet Knicks only win by 7...WHY???
Nice win .. I wish we wouldve move the ball around more, and not let the celtics outscore (take advantage of) us for our 3 quarters of poor-defense. The outstanding 4th quarter we looked more relax with K-Mart defense on both-side of the court LOL .. I wanted Tyson to get 1 or 2 alley-oop in the first quarter by Felton, Tyson didnt take a shot this game. Knicks in 6
Golden State (Mark Jackson & David Lee) 7 man rotation lead by Curry almost pulled a win on the Nuggets, but Denver deep-bench of Miller at the point came up with 49 bench points for the win (without Faried & Gallo).
Denver in 6
Booklyn Nets Deron & Lopez Bigman-ball won the game over the Chicago Bulls at halftime with a 25 point lead.
Chicago didnt come to Barkley Center to win. Brooklyn in 5
Memphis Grizz are force to play a 10 man rotation so not to get confuse or aghuasted by the Cliippers cohesive 2nd unit who added 49 bench-points for the win. Clippers in 6
like Kenny S said too many 1on1 ball
this is just 25% job done
tuesdays game is must win game from 2-0 very few teams came back last one was OKC
look @ Brooklyn what they done to Bulls that was their 3rd straight victory over Bulls
i am tellin this reading NBA history that teams that allways won game 1 won series 76%
so if Brooklyn will win their series they are hitting straight into Heat while entire ESPN stuff tellin well even Le James says too that Heat - Bucks it will be 4 games holidays typical disrespect
Exellent and very important win. Celdics came in and played their best ball trying to still game 1 and were sent home with their tails between their legs. They scored 8 points in the 4th quarter?
I think we took their best punch and knocked them out. They cant play better than that but we can. This series is over. Knicks in 5
Go knicks
We can win in 4 if Melo and JR drive to the hoop......There was way too much dribbling to no where yesterday and then with the shot clock down to 4 seconds some wild shots being put up. Less dribbling, less spins , less holding the ball and MORE direct drives to the basket.....Felton was able to do it but could not finish.........JR's dunk should have set the tone for him and Melo that getting to the hoop results in Knicks dominence.....Nice win and will be nice to Prigioni back as a starter for game 2.....Kidd cant have those minutes every game not if we are looking for an NBA title....as rested Kidd is a happy knicks defense.
Very disappointed by JR still taking too many off balanced well contested shots instead of moving the ball or driving to the basket. I wish Melo passes the ball more often when doubled teamed, instead of forcing so many shots.
Woodson has to talk to these two guys, that is his job to explain to them that by playing this way, they are taking the team concept out of bball
Also, whats up with Tyson? Was he too rusty after sitting out a few games or he is still not healthy?
Regardless, i would put KMart in the starting lineup instead, who made the difference after Woody benched Tyson.
I would like to see more minutes for Cope. He was nervous under bright lights and didnt look like himself.
Instead of pulling him out so quickly, Woody has to run more plays for him. I really think that Cope is our second best offensive weapon.
Finally, if we dont get to EC finals at least, it will be Woodsons fault IMO.


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Sunday, March 3, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Philadelphia, PA 19104
Zafi, a charming young housekeeper and aspiring writer in Tiberias, seems to be the only thing connecting three estranged siblings: Yardena, Meron and Golan. Prompted by her writing teacher, Zafi begins to dig up the family secrets. Yardena finds out she is pregnant, but has no memory of sleeping with anyone in years, including her husband. Meron's 18-year-old son miraculously wakes up after 8 years in a coma. Meanwhile, Golan is trying desperately to reunite his girlfriend's favorite comedy troupe, Gashash, before she succumbs to cancer. The World is Funny proves that laughter is truly the best medicine.
Israel, 2012, 121 minutes.
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Awards: Nominated for 15 awards by the Israeli Film Academy.
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Valentine Masked by the Mayor
Stop it. Stop looking at me like that. If you want a Bobby Valentine/Red Sox dramaschlobfest post then go check out the worldwide leader in sports smut.
This is Red State Blue State.
And today we're talking about THE MAYOR.
That's right. While Larry Lucchino was busy going behind Red Sox GM Ben Cherington's back to hire a sexy manager (note: it only took them TWO FRIGGIN MONTHS TO DO THE DAMN THANG), the Cincinnati Reds announced that Sean Casey — The Mayor — would be enshrined in the Reds Hall of Fame.
Hot diggity dang!
Nevermind that Casey got in the Reds Hall of Fame by way of a fan vote. Dude hit .305 lifetime for Cincinnati, not to mention the millions of smiles he instigated, just for being a big goofy loon armed with a sweet, sweeping lefty swing. The Mayor is one of baseball's good guys — the kind you wish you could trade for the likes of Milton Bradley, Kevin Brown and John Rocker — and it's about time the good guy got some love, even if it is in Cincinnati, where sports have gone to die (just kidding, Andy Dalton).
If you watch the MLB Network, you know The Mayor's comedic timing and all-around fun fella persona aren't just the stuff of clubhouse lore. He really is an unfettered goofball. And his laugh is contagious, especially after 6 beers.
And if this Mayor induction leaves you feeling nothing else, at the very least you should feel good that the guy who brought you the only 5-7-3 ground-out in baseball history (vid here, tentatively, until the MLBAM nazis take it down) will be memorialized along with this guy:
Hate me, just don't hate me 'cuz I'm right.
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loved the video Jeff. It would have been so much better if i hadn't been reminded how much i hated D.J., this cold December morning 2011;) Great article once again.
Congrats to Casey, whose gives the guys at MLBN a nice light tone. I didn't follow him as a player but I like him on TV now.


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Arrest made in counterfeit bill investigation
A Fitchburg man is in custody after trying to spend numerous counterfeit $20 bills at an area liquor store.
The Secret Service office in Chicago, which investigates the passing of false currency throughout the United States, confirmed the arrest but would not release further details as the investigation is ongoing.
The suspect told authorities he was approached at the mall by an unidentified man who gave him the $20s in exchange for a $100 bill. He was unable to give them any defining characteristics of the alleged individual who gave him the counterfeit bills.
Derrick Golden, the public information officer with the Secret Service office in Chicago, said Fitchburg police made the arrest and his office is helping. A message left for Fitchburg police had not been returned at the time of publication.
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Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941
Ansel AdamsAmerican, 1902-1984
Gelatin silver halide print
Image: 10-3/8 x 13-9/16 in. (26.4 x 34.5 cm)
Norton Simon Museum, Gift of the Artist
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Adams is famous for his dramatic photographs of the natural world. Inspired by the landscape of the American West, his imagery established the standard by which nature photography has been judged for the past 60 years. Among his most celebrated images is "Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico," taken on Halloween. Here, Adams captures the intense, emotional response he experienced watching the rising moon illuminate the small town of Hernandez, New Mexico. One critic noted that Adams's photographs "transcend the simple description of objects and landscape; they depict transient aspects of light, atmosphere and natural phenomena." This observation is certainly true of this enchanted image, in which an otherwise ordinary evening in a seemingly deserted city has been transformed into a powerful, mystical moment in time.
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UPDATE: Sheep Herder Hill Fire Latest
Sheep Herder Hill Fire Latest (updated 5:35 p.m.):
-at least 10,000 acres have burned and counting.
-at least 6 structures destroyed.
-Mandatory evacuations ordered for areas south of Hat 6 Road, by Casper Mountain and for areas on the mountain past Bear Trap.
-Authorities are also asking people Living on the face of Casper Mountain from the Old Jackson Burn Area East to Hat 6 Road to be ready to Evacuate at a moment's notice.
-Pets are also being evacuated and displaced. If you can house animals or donate animal supplies or money, you are being asked to call:
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Donations of supplies are being asked to be dropped off at 3711 W. 46th Street in the Wolf Creek area.
-The Red Cross is currently working on a shelter location for evacuees
-Casper Fire Department is asking people to NOT pull over on the side of Wyoming Blvd or drive up the mountain because it interferes with firefighting efforts.
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UNC Urology at Hillsborough
In July 2013, Dr. Amberly Windisch joined the UNC Urology Faculty and established her practice at the UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus. In September of that year, Dr. Windisch merged her practice with Drs. Brian Cope and Scott Stoioff (formerly of Imprimis Urology) to create UNC Urology at Burlington and UNC Urology at Hillsborough. Drs. Cope, Stoioff and Windisch combine extensive training, experience, and the latest technology with sincere compassion to address urological disorders in men, women, and children. Our faculty at UNC Urology at Hillsborough and UNC Urology at Burlington work together and "blend" their knowledge and specific skills to provide comprehensive care with the best outcomes. Our team of providers, nurses, and patient care coordinators treat every patient and their family members with respect.
UNC Urology at Hillsborough is located in UNC Health Care's state-of-the-art medical office building on the Hillsborough Campus (future site of UNC's Hillsborough Hospital). UNC Urology is now offering comprehensive Urology services on the third floor of this beautiful new facility. The Hillsborough Medical Office Building is conveniently located just off of I-40 at Exit 261.


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The Ninety-Nine Percent Moms
new to 99% moms
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August 2, 2012 at 3:30 PM
I'm pleased to see a group like this on cafemom, just wanted to introduce myself and say thumbs up to the ows supporters. I was involved with Occupy Seattle and though there was a lot of scrutiny and admittedly a lot of people who just didn't know what they were doing there I still think there are also a lot of great people involved who really know what they're fighting for. I'd be happy to talk to other 99 percenters in the Seattle area (if any) and hear about movements in other places! It seems like some advancements have been made, maybe some setbacks, but strength is best acquired in numbers! I'm looking forward to reading your posts and hearing all of your opinions! :)
by janet116September 1, 2012 at 11:23 PMWelcome to the group . It has been quiet recently , but there are many opportunities now to be socially active , not just in the USA but in other countries too .
There are people in other sountries also fed up with the recession and angry that the blame has not been shouldered by those responsible , the banking and finanacial elites who prosper while others suffer .
Canadian banks have just reported record profits - yet again - while the bulk of the population watch their real incomes decline . Same situation in the US I believe .


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Smith: Fairpoint problems now a distant memoryVyto Starinskas / Staff File Photo
FairPoints improved customer service and broadband access are two accomplishments cited by Michael Smith.
A lot has changed in the 3½ years since Michael Smith stepped into the job as head of the largest phone company in the state.
When Smith took over as Vermont president of FairPoint Communications, he faced three challenges: too many unhappy customers, expanding high-speed Internet service and coping with a regulatory system that hamstrung the company from competing effectively.
Today, with the improvement in service quality, the avalanche of complaints is down to a fraction of what it was, said Smith, who will step down in August as president. Beth Fastiggi, the companys vice president for government relations, was named his successor.
FairPoints problems began a year after the regional phone companys $2.4 billion purchase of Verizons northern New England landline business (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont). The transition in early 2009 was anything but smooth, with billing problems and customers encountering glitches when trying to access their email. At the time, calls to customer service resulted in long delays.
But Smith said those days are a distant memory,
Our service quality is at levels we havent seen in years, Smith said. So on an operational basis, theres been a complete turnaround in terms of what has happened at FairPoint.
Smith credited the companys 500 employees with the 180-degree turnaround.
The company also has made significant strides in expanding broadband throughout its service territory, spending nearly $100 million on a state-of-the-art fiber-optic network.
The company, more than any other, has contributed the most to Gov. Peter Shumlins plan to deliver broadband to Vermonters, said Smith, who was secretary of administration under former Gov. James Douglas.
We have contributed mightily to the governors agenda and were very proud of that, Smith said. And the commitment we made monetarily, the commitment that we brought broadband to people who had never had broadband before, the commitment we made to Vermont businesses in providing them with a network that is unsurpassed, Im pretty proud of.
Regulated like a monopoly
As a traditional phone company, FairPoint has seen a steady erosion in its landline business to the unregulated mobile phone and cable industries. But Smith said FairPoint remained saddled with having to go through a time-consuming regulatory review process by the state Public Service Board, even when it wanted to reduce rates to meet the competition.
Although the telecommunications landscape had been altered dramatically, Smith said the same rules that governed landline companies in 1965 remained in place.
The whole industry had changed, Smith said. We were being regulated like a monopoly in an environment that was no longer a monopoly,
In response, the Legislature and the Public Service Board loosened the rules, allowing FairPoint to compete more freely.
I am confident with that more level playing field, we can compete with the cable companies or the wireless companies in this era, he said.
Smith said FairPoint has enormous growth potential when it comes to serving business customers with voice and broadband.
Another growth area is serving wireless carriers because Smith said cell phone companies are heavily dependent on the wired industry.
We provide services to all the major wireless carriers and thats a growing business for us, he said.
Smith explained that a wireless call is transmitted to the closest cellular tower then relayed across a wired network to another tower before being transmitted to the receiving cellphone.
Still room for improvement
From the perspective of Public Service Commissioner Chris Recchia, there is no disagreement that FairPoint has made significant strides in rectifying its early problems.
In terms of the actual FairPoint customer service and things like that, it has improved tremendously since the really dark days, he said. Then again, they really had to.
The service problems reached the point where the state was threatening to pull FairPoints certificate of public good.
While FairPoint has come a long way, Recchia also said there remain issues with customers having service orders or billing questions handled in a timely fashion.
I think they are on a trajectory to address those and improve that and they have been, he said. It is much better than it was.
Recchia was generous in his praise for the companys broadband expansion, serving people who otherwise would not have access to the Internet.
They have really been an outstanding partner for (broadband) rollout, Recchia said.
One criticism Smith has of the states broadband policy is that the Vermont Telecommunications Authority has spent too much time and money on duplicating the middle mile section of the network. Those resources would be far better allocated to building the last mile to bring broadband service to hard-to-reach areas of the state, he said.
Recchia ,too, said the department had concerns about middle-mile redundancy.
I think we observed some decisions that were made by VTA along those lines that were of concern to us, he said.
Chris Campbell, VTA executive director, said his organization believes it is incredibly important to provide broadband to every Vermonter.
In our current broadband grant round, we are focused squarely on last mile broadband service and funding projects for the very last unserved locations in the state, Campbell said, that dont already have a project in the works funded with private, state or federal dollars.
Familiar face, new place
Fastiggi, who has spent 25 years with Verizon and FairPoint, takes over as Vermont president next month.
Because the company has invested heavily in its next generation network, Fastiggi said there is ample opportunity to add residential and business broadband customers.
For business customers, she said FairPoint offers broadband products, that are scalable to meet a companys growing demand to send and receive data.
And as a local exchange carrier, Fastiggi said, the company is the provider of last resort.
We are the company that provides service in those rural areas where no other companies want to go, voice service as well as broadband service, and we take that obligation very seriously she said.
She said changes at the federal level will reduce the financial support for rural phone service.
Fastiggi said the company will ask the Legislature to create a high-cost fund to serve rural areas as part of the existing state universal service charge.
The universal service charge, assessed to all phone customers, pays for lifeline service for low-income residents, 911 emergency service calls and relay service for the hearing impaired.
Most rural states already have high-cost funds and the Legislature seems to be very supportive of that concept, Fastiggi said.
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A featured event of the Center for Cross-Cultural Study, the tour includes opportunities to learn about the culture and educational system of Spain, with site visits to universities in Sevilla and Alicante, Spain. The Center for Cross-Cultural Study has provided unique learning experiences in the historic city of Seville, Spain since 1969. Since then, the Center has grown and now offers programs in Córdoba, Argentina, and Alicante, Spain.
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8:00 pm,
November 12, 2012
Sauder Concert Hall
The Harbor Trio (Jesse Blumberg, Deborah Selig and Cameron Stowe)
Since 2010, The Harbor Trio ? baritone Jesse Blumberg, soprano Deborah Selig, and pianist Cameron Stowe ? has been collaborating on recitals that explore the rich and diverse song repertoire for soprano, baritone, and piano. Based in New York and Boston, the trio has performed extensively in their "harbor city" hometowns and in venues across the United States. Their Goshen College program will feature art songs and duets from a wide variety of composers, including Brahms, Clara Schumann, Duparc, Sibelius, Ives, Barber, and Bernstein, as well as modern composers Daron Hagen, Lori Latiman, William Bolcom, and Christina Courtin.
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Local fliers consider sequester impact on airport lines
Dane County Airport does not expect changes
A national sequester threatening deep cuts to domestic and defense spending would also have consequences for frequent fliers.
White House officials said the Transportation Security Agency would be forced to reduce its security workforce, including more furlough days and a hiring freeze set to take effect in March. The cutbacks could translate into longer lines at airport security across the nation.
While it is not entirely sure how or if the cuts would affect the Dane County Airport, fliers are starting to bite their nails over the issue.
"I'd probably have to add another hour on, and maybe adjust my schedules completely," flier Michael Dobrient said of the possible delays.
Dane County Airport spokesperson Brent McHenry said the airport will conduct business as usual and is not planning on any changes in operation at the time.
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Ten days ago, Josh Katz and Wilson Andrews published a dialect quiz on The New York Times website called "How Y'all, Youse, and You Guys Talk." Since its publication, the quiz has circulated through social media and many of my Facebook friends have shared it. Part of its success is, no doubt, the commendable way The New York Times has adapted to current technology trends: at the end of the quiz, readers are encouraged to "share" their map with friends and family through social media.
However, the main reason why the quiz has been so popular is because it reveals a novelty trait about the good ol' US of A: we are all so incredibly different, it's amazing we all manage to coexist (I use that word liberally, of course). We span 3,794,101 square miles and six time zones. Until fairly recently, we were not audibly interconnected. The introduction of "talkies" (talking movies, as opposed to silent films) in the late 1920s—as well as the advancement of radio and, later, broadcast television—began to reveal to the masses just how differently we spoke from each other. Before mass audio communication, Americans communicated through written word: telegrams, newspapers, pamphlets, and letters. Different pockets of the population (New York factory workers, southern plantation owners, western settlers) developed their own speech patterns.
As I've mentioned before, Americans sound alike on paper (aside from informal grammar and local slang), but in person we sound like different nationalities. In fact, only 80% of Americans speak English at all.
Taking the Times quiz is a pretty fun experience. You will be asked things like, "How do you pronounce 'aunt'?" and "How would you address a group of two or more people?" It's interesting to see all of the answer choices. Your choice should stand out immediately, and this thought will probably cross your mind at least once: "All of those other choices are weird and stupid."
Another reason why the quiz has been shared so much is that it's eerily accurate. By taking a short survey about your speech patterns, the quiz can pinpoint either where you live or where you were raised. Mine is a great example:
I was born in Amarillo and lived in the area until I was five. My family then lived in Abilene and Midland, both of which are within two hours from Lubbock. I currently live about 20 miles from Irving. How did the quiz know where I've lived? It's not coincidence, not magic. Mr. Katz and Mr. Andrews have undoubtedly dedicated years of their lives to linguistic research so your Aunt Dee-Dee could post, "LOOOOK Evrybdy this quiz is cray cray! Try it NOWWW!!!"
Almost a year ago, a trend started popping up on YouTube called "The Accent Tag." The challenge encouraged YouTube users to read a list of words in their own unique accent and answer questions similar to what you would find in the Times quiz. The users could then tag their video as "The Accent Tag" so other users could find it and compare it to their own accents.
Here is "The Accent Tag" Challenge:
The Words to Read Out Loud:
Aunt, Roof, Route, Wash, Oil, Theater, Iron, Salmon, Caramel, Fire, Water, Sure, Data, Ruin, Crayon, New Orleans, Pecan, Both, Again, Probably, Spitting image, Alabama, Lawyer, Coupon, Mayonnaise, Syrup, Pajamas, Caught, Naturally, Aluminium, Envelope
The Questions to Answer:
- What is it called when you throw toilet paper on a house?
- What is the bug that when you touch it, it curls into a ball?
- What is the bubbly carbonated drink called?
- What do you call gym shoes?
- What do you say to address a group of people?
- What do you call the kind of spider (or spider-like creature) that has an oval-shaped body and extremely long legs?
- What do you call your grandparents?
- What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries at the supermarket?
- What do you call it when rain falls while the sun is shining?
- What is the thing you change the TV channel with?
The point of the challenge was to draw attention to different accents and speech patterns. One of my favorite examples is the word "fire." Most Americans pronounce this word with two syllables: fy-rr. Some parts of New England might pronounce it fy-uh. In Texas, some of us tend to cut this down to one syllable: farr, or fyrr. As a concrete example, I present to you an entrepreneur selling firewood down the road from my university:
I've also noticed that other syllables get lost in some parts of the US. "Probably" becomes "prob-ly," "naturally" becomes "natch-ur-ly," "mayonnaise" becomes "man-aiz."
I've found several examples of different American accents, but I wanted start with British actor Hugh Laurie, who played American Dr. Gregory House on the television show House M.D. Here is a brief clip from the show. Pay attention to his American accent.
Pretty convincing, huh? He talks about using an American accent in this interview with David Letterman. (You can stop watching around the 2:40 mark, when they change subjects.)
Here's an example of a Texan accent I hear very often around here. (Don't watch the whole video. Just watch the first ten seconds or so and move on with your life.)
This is a girl participating in the Accent Tag challenge, this time from Southern California. Again, ignore the content and pay attention to her speech patterns:
Here's a clip from the 1996 movie Fargo that does a good job of portraying the American midwestern accent:
Here's a good example of a Boston accent:
Finally, here is a Cajun man from Louisiana explaining how cook his favorite meal. Don't worry, I can't understand a word, either.
Not only do these two experiments (the TImes quiz and The Accent Tag challenge) show how different words are pronounced differently, but they also show how different colloquialisms refer to the same things. The most famous example in America is the sweet, carbonated beverage we all enjoy:
The choices given are: soda, pop, coke, and soft drink. Where I live, we call everything "coke," even if it's Sprite, Dr. Pepper, or Coca-Cola. I know, it doesn't make any sense, but we're firmly rooted in our ways. However, I will admit that "soda" is more practical. "Soft drink" is a little to stiff for me, and "pop" sounds a little silly. What this map shows, though, is my previous point: different pockets of culture in the US have developed their own language patterns. In the above map, you can clearly see the line between the American South, the Midwest, and the Coasts. In Texas, the pocket of red that matches the Coasts is centered around Austin, which famously has its own culture apart from the rest of the South. You can also see pockets of red around big cities like Chicago and St. Louis.
To learn more about different language patterns in the United States, I strongly encourage you to check out a documentary series on PBS called "Do You Speak American?" On their website, you can find the type of highly pedantic language dissection that I love, including a list of commonly mispronounced words you should stop mispronouncing, or else; several articles addressing language prejudice; and a hot debate about which American dialect is "correct."
You can watch the second installment below, which explores southern American English:


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Mystery Player Trivia # 3, who could it be?
I had great success with the recent Baseball Trivia test. Alex was the first one with the correct answers and won the Spilborghs autographed ball (send me your address dude).
I'm going to work on a harder one over the next few days. I just found out that I won't be attending the Nuggets game tonight. Damn, I love being there taking pictures.
Don't hate me for blogging a little basketball on a baseball blog.
Respect the fact that I'm keeping myself pro-active during the "off-season".
No prizes for this round, I'll think of something cool for the "tougher challenge" coming up soon.
If you win this one, send me a picture, I'll brag you up and make you famous.
Post your answer/guess in the comments section of this entry, so the world can see you did it first.
Ok here is my little teaser, see if you can tell me who the player below is. Also, tell me his "claim to fame involving a statistical tie with another player".
The only clue I'll give you is one of the letters in one of his names is "k" and maybe the picture to the left.
Attention: I have a winner.
Here is a link to his blog:
He posted his answer in comment section.
This is Jere as a kid??
Leon Kessling "Red" Ames.
1911 T205 card.
Played for the Reds, same as his nickname.
He also was nicknamed "Wild thing".
This dude knows his stuff (or he's a master googler).
Either way, nice job man.
A bunch of readers were working on this one.
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is it Ralph Kiner- tied with johnny mize for nl homers in 1947?- Joe
No Joe, give it another go. If it's not got by tomorrow, I'll expand the face a tad…D
im stumped.
what era is he from?
That partial picture is from a baseball card issued somewhere between 1902-1917. Here is another clue, his nickname is the same as one of the teams he played for…D
Frank "home run" Baker?
Leon Kessling "Red" Ames. 1911 T205 card. Played for the Reds, same as his nickname. The first clue was "Wild Thing," Rick Vaughn's nickname, because Ames, according to Wikipedia, "is tied with Walter Johnson for the most wild pitches in a career with 156". (Though that seems wrong to me–first of all, BR shows Johnson with 155, and besides, other guys have had upwards of 200 wild pitches. Nolan Ryan had 277.)
Bingo, you nailed it. I figured the wild thing would give it away. I'll post the whole baseball card later tonight. Nice job brotha, well played..What's your name??? Got a picture to share?…D
For me it was the "Red" that helped me get it. I figured that was the most common team/player nickname. After going through the whole list of 1910-era guys named Red, I had given up. But then I was just looking through cards from that era–found a site with a whole T205 set. Got to #3 and saw "Leon K Ames," and thought, hey, that name seems familiar. It was one of the "Red"s. I saw he played for the Reds–and with that middle initial being K–I knew I had the guy. Checked out the eyebrows, and it was a match. Earlier I had tried things like Vaughn and Rick and Sheen, and did look up the wild pitch record–but found a page with "MOST WILD PITCHES – CAREER
AL – Jack Morris – 206
NL – Phil Niekro – 200
ML – Nolan Ryan – 277" so I had given up on the wild pitch thing. Only after I got the guy did I go to his Wiki page and see the report of him being the wild pitch leader, tied with Johnson. (Maybe when he retired, he was tied with Walter at that time. That must be what they meant.)
My name's Jere Smith and I do quizzes myself at my blog A Red Sox Fan From Pinstripe Territory (http://letsgosox.blogspot.com). A picture? Just to be different, here's a shot of me as a kid in the 80s. Thanks!


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Norma G. Belden, 76 of Spring Street died Wednesday October 3, 2012 at home. She was born in Perth, NY on October 17, 1935. The daughter of the late; John and Hazel Hemstreet. She was a graduate of Perth High School.
Norma was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker.
She is survived by six children; Phillip Jr. (Susan) Belden, Terry Belden, Kirk (Cristina) Belden, Burt Belden, Sean Belden and Denise (Anthony) Christiano. She is also survived by her siblings; Harold Hemstreet, Mildred Bramer and Shirley Davenpeck. Seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive her.
There will be no calling hours or funeral service.
Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Arrangements are by the Gloversville Funeral Service.