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Guest Blogger Molly Clauhs grew up in Pennsylvania, studied Hotel Administration at Cornell University in Upstate New York, and then moved to Michigan to plant some roots, open a food truck, and get involved in the burgeoning food movement. She currently coordinates the leasing process for the Downtown Market Grand Rapids, where she works with small food businesses affording her an inside look at the foodie Mecca, opening Fall 2013.
The Downtown Market will feature an outdoor farmers market, teaching kitchens, rooftop greenhouses, banquet and meeting space, full-service restaurants, office space, and a market hall featuring 24 permanent, year round food businesses to offer a "main street shopping experience." Here, Molly will introduce you to one of the unique businesses that will be making the Downtown Market home.
I'm frequently asked, "Where'd you learn to cook?" I'm tempted to say I spent a year in a tiny Parisian kitchen working through a stack of French cookbooks or was the star student at a prestigious culinary school or that I toiled away in a restaurant kitchen getting barked at and chopping onions. Nope. I grew up with a mother who loved to cook and a grandmother who lived next door and was always in the kitchen, enjoying herself. The love of cooking and eating became part of me.
This warm spring weather, hatching into summer, sends my mind back to the farm where I spent my first eighteen years. Around this time of year, I started checking my grandmother's cherry tree. The tree was conveniently located off a small staircase that led to their front door, so if I climbed up the side railings I could lean over and examine the flowers, buds, unripe fruit, and eventually, the bright red sour cherries.
As soon as they were ripe, we'd begin picking them by the basket full. I'd still be balanced precariously over the railing with one hand holding on and one hand picking cherries. My grandmother and I would run the cherries through an old-fashioned hand-cranked pitter in the sunroom. Now for the best part, we'd bake cherry pies, and of course freeze the extra fruit to use throughout the year.
Let me introduce you to Linda Hundt, proprietor of Sweetie-Licious Bakery, one of the Downtown Market's newest tenants. She built a business on the foundation of stories like mine: memories that center on food, family, and love.
Linda Hundt, owner of Sweetie-Licious bakery, gathered up family recipes, nostalgia, and a talent for baking gained through coming of age in a family of home cooks preparing meals from scratch daily as an expression of love and art.
She took all that goodness and created a bakery that is so cute you want to pinch its cheeks, if only that was possible. The bakery is located in DeWitt, Michigan, about fifteen miles outside of Lansing. Good news, Grand Rapids: Linda and her team are opening their second location at the Downtown Market.
I'm temped to write on and on about Linda's positive energy and sunny disposition, but you've seen her photo and hopefully it conveys her spirit. From my experience, Linda is usually wearing an adorable dress, carrying a pie, and smiling.
However, it wasn't always that way. Linda graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in elementary education. She considered culinary school but as was the norm a few decades ago, her mother steered her towards a career that would be conducive to raising a family.
Several years later, her husband's business went under, teaching jobs weren't available, and Linda began a career in politics that she maintained for fifteen years. Linda was depressed and uninspired and felt she was not living a purposeful life. "It got to the point with my depression that I had to sink or swim and I wasn't going to sink."
In 2002 Linda began baking pies fulltime and soon thereafter opened her bakery that she always refers to as "the cutest little pie shop in the world." She realized as a child that food and love are linked and she and her staff, clad in pink aprons and big smiles, "love everyone who walks through the door."
Sweetie-Licious opening at the Downtown Market means we'll finally have a destination for pie in Grand Rapids. I don't still live next door to my grandmother and her cherry tree, but a good old fashioned slice of cherry pie will remind me of my roots in a form of edible nostalgia.
We're lucky to have Sweetie-Licious opening in Grand Rapids, led by an entrepreneur seeking a purposeful life and to spread love "one pie at a time." In the meantime, while the cherries are ripening and we're anticipating the Downtown Market opening later this summer, give Linda's "Cherry Cherry Crisp" recipe a try.
Guest Blogger Molly Clauhs coordinates the leasing process for the Downtown Market Grand Rapids, where she works with small food businesses affording her an inside look at the foodie Mecca, opening Fall 2013.


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Mrs. Flores was born in Edna on March 7, 1941, to Augustine and Maria Martinez.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cayetano Flores; and a son, Andy Flores Sr.
Survivors include three daughters, Olivia F. (Manuel) Rios of Woodsboro, Esther Flores of Ganado and Mary Rose (Carlos) Almeda of Ganado; two sons, Frank (Leila) Flores Sr. and Raul (Dalmeta) Flores Sr., both of Woodsboro; two sisters, Pilar Muro of Woodsboro and Herminia Longoria of Lake Jackson; four brothers, Augustine Martinez Jr. of Florida, Walter Martinez and Julian Martinez Sr., both of Woodsboro, and Victor Martinez of Mathis; 18 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
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A federal judge is delaying a decision on granting bail to a civilian defense contractor accused of giving military secrets from U.S. Pacific Command to a Chinese girlfriend.
Magistrate Judge Richard Puglisi said during a detention hearing Friday he wants to hear more arguments before deciding whether Benjamin Bishop, 59, of Makakilo, should be released while he awaits trial.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Kenneth Sorenson argued Bishop still poses a risk to community and country because of sensitive information contained in the suspect's mind. However, Puglisi rebuked the claim, saying the government must show how Bishop could still pass sensitive information to others, without some sort of clandestine device, such as a secret computer or thumb drive.
"What I don't understand is why he is a danger to the community," said Puglisi, while addressing Sorenson.
Bishop's defense attorney, Birney Bervar, said there was no legal precedence for keeping his client in custody for knowledge he may have gained since receiving top secret security clearance in July, 2002.
"There's no authority, statutory or case law, to lock somebody up because of their thoughts, or what may be in their minds," said Bervar. "I agree with the judge."
Bishop is charged with one count of communicating national defense information to a person not entitled to receive it, and one count of unlawfully retaining national defense documents and plans.
An FBI affidavit alleges Bishop gave his 27-year-old girlfriend classified information about war plans, nuclear weapons and other topics. Sorenson said investigators found "volumes" of classified documents at Bishop's home on Makakilo Drive.
However, Bervar said Bishop's relationship with the younger Chinese woman was based on romance, not espionage. The two met during a military conference in Honolulu in 2011.
"I believe the two were in love," said Bervar. "He said he was in love with her, and she led me to believe she was in love with him. So, it's not an espionage case, it's a case about love."
Court records in Utah show Bishop divorced his wife, Siriporn Amornsuwan, last year. The couple had lived in the town of Ogden with their daughter before Bishop moved to Hawaii for defense work. Bervar described Bishop as a patriot.
"He's been in the U.S. Army Reserve for the last 30 years, and risen from an enlisted man to the rank of lieutenant colonel. "He's a loyal patriotic American, and he believes in the system. He told me that today."
Puglisi continued the detention hearing until Monday at 3 p.m. He said he'll consider whether it would be appropriate to release Bishop to a third-party custodian, a member of the clergy from Bishop's church, the Cathedral of Saint Andrew at Queen Emma Square.
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More of the Same….Oh Wait!
Melky Hits for Cycle to Lead Yanks to Victory
After the Yankees went out and got 3 runs of Buehrle for a lead, CC soon gave back the lead, and I was immidiately thinking: this is more of the same. But wait! I spoke too soon! The Yankees came back, thanks to my man Melky, and CC held on and let the Yankees salvage the final game in Chicago. The Yankees won 8-5. The Yankees won! YAY!
Pitching Analysis: CC Sabathia started yesterday. He had a pretty easy start, but his command was a bit off. He kept missing high and away with his fastball. Then in the 3rd, things got out of control. CC allowed 4 runs, thanks to homers by Dye and Thome, to let a 3 run lead slip away. That is when I threw my shoe at the tv. It was so frustrating. The Yankees managed 3 runs of Buehrle, and were looking good. Then CC gave it up in the "big inning" fashion like A.J. the day before. I couldn't help but to throw my shoe.
But CC managed to grind out the game into the 7th, settling down nicely. He gave up 5 runs on 10 hits, and didn't walk a batter. He managed to keep the Yankees in the game, and even though it was not his best start, I consider it a good one since we won.
CC's game face.
Phil Hughes relieved CC in the 8th, getting 2 outs. Then Mo came on for the 4 out save, and nailed it down for his 30th of the year. Nice pitching, could've been better, but hey. We won.
Defensive Analysis: The defense was much better yesterday. Great plays were being made all over the place. Especially in the first. New Yankee Jerry Hairston robbed Podsednik of a hit with a nice diving play at third. Then Melky stole a single from Dye by diving in front of him to make the catch. Hairston also made another nice play in the 3rd. I really like Hairston already. He is very versatile, and unlike Ransom, he is good everywhere. He can also handle the bat, unlike Ransom. And he can bunt and run well. He reminds me of a Clay Bellinger or Jose Viscaino of the championship teams, and that's a good thing. He does all the little things right.
Offensive Analysis: The Yanks got to Buehlre early (Ha! That rhymes!) in the 2nd and scored 3 runs, thank to my man Melky. He hit a 3-run homer on the first pitch! The Melkman Delivers! Melky made history at the plate. He hit for the cycle! Now we don't have to hear Michael Kay say, "The last cycle hit by a Yankee was by Tony Fernandez in 1995." He said that like every day! Now it will be Melky's name. The last thing Melky got was the triple, in the 9th. I could not believe he did it! I am so proud of him!
I love you, Melky!🙂
The Yankees had contributions all throughout the lineup. They banged out a total of 15 hits. But the key to yesterday's win was that they were able to get the big hit when it really mattered. If they can do that, victory will be within their grasp.
Yesterday's win was a big boost for the Yankees. CC gave up the lead, but they came back and held it for the W. The heroes (Finally I get do to this!) are Melky Cabrera, for hitting for the cycle and making me proud, Jerry Hairston, for his really nice defense and his 2 timely hits, and CC, for although giving up the lead, holding it for the win. Sadly the Red Sox won, so the Yankees still have the tiny .5 game lead. The Red Sox come into town Thursday, and this may be the perfect time for the Yankees to get hot again. WE CAN DO IT, BOYS!
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They made Buehrle look like an ordinary pitcher, far cry from his perfect game and a Cabrera cycle in the same game…excellent win for the Yankees
Outside the Phillies Looking In
It's so nice to say "we won" after that awful first three games in Chicago. Ugh. I never want to see that ballpark again. Now they need to recharge and get hot at JUST the right time. If they could pad their lead a little and face the Red Sox a few games ahead, it would be sooo much better.
Yeah, I have seen that commercial.. and it is funny, I am sure there are a number of youngsters around thinking… thats the sort of thing my dad would do…thankfully I wouldn't be caught dead in socks and sandals like that….LOL
Outside the Phillies Looking In
Great win for you guys and what a game from the melkman. Hope you guys managed to soften up the Sox before we get our turn
Stop throwing your shoes at the TV! It's not healthy!
Melky is a beast, but he's ours(Dominican), so get your filthy gringo paws off him!😄
*sings to himself*
-EJ the Kid From New York
LOL you will understand in due time, girly girl. Now run along and play with your lullehpop. xP
Calm down now Virginia, it was a joke, lol… I don't actually call people girly girls, if that makes you feel better.
*awkward silence*
In uhh, other news, it's uhh, a day off today…
-El EJ
I'm with your Dad on that, wranglers most of the time, although I do wear shorts, but even those are cut off wranglers…unless there's a dress code on the golf course..
Outside the Phillies Looking In
LOL I have so much to say about those two comments that I have to read them over so I don't forget anything…
Okay, boom, I had a feeling you were just kidding, but I wasn't too sure, y'know? lol You can never be too careful… unless you have OCD, but clearly that's not the case here. EJ is my first and middle initial, and I do not reveal what those are in public, so if you want to know, you're going to have to guess. I'm not a fan of awkward silences, I think.
And as for the WWE Raw excuse for not being a girly girl, well, I think I threw up a little in my mouth. Haha, I'm not a homophobic person, in fact I'd be the first guy to admit a guy is hot(i.e. Nick Markakis) but… Randy Orton? Come now. Coooome on come on come on.
Uhh, I was just about to look up the guy you named but then I realized that it would involve looking at more bulky, big, sweaty men in nothing but a speedo with his Johnson sticking up and out ready to be commented on, and I decided better of it. I won't ask your opinion on Adriana Lima, so I'd appreciate you did the favor back, lol. Unless he's clothed, I can tolerate that.
One thing; how come you always put a goodbye like "Later" at the end of your comments? I'm not seeing you tomorrow, lol. Unless you're not telling me something. O.o
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Better, better lol. I decided to look at him, I guess he's good looking, obviously not my thing, plus I'm clearly 1000 times hotter😄
I hope you do build a little more cusion before you face the Red Sox and actually win some games against them. I don't like a team dominating another. I like to watch comparitive baseball. Congrats on Melky hitting for the cycle!
I am going to see what other pictures I have of Andre.
Way to go Melky! What a story for him, very good inspiration for everyone. Keep trying!
In response to your question about the scrolling text, I found a website that explains all the cool things you can do with HTML, including the scrolling text.
Hope that helps,
Haha, I think it'd be best if you refrained from commenting because that would kinda ruin the relationship, if there is one, lol. I don't hate awkwardness, I told you, you're the one who hates it.😛
-EJ the Puppetmaster from New York
That game with CC pitching was awesome, Melky chose the right game to hit for the cycle, because that's just what the Yankees needed to win over the White Sox. Keep them going.
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Home List of Titles Opaque melodies that would bug most people: a short history of dislocation in six tracks
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- I'm sure that everyone can think of something in the name of culture that continues to trouble them, infuriates them in its refusal to resolve into meaning, coherence and closure. I'm talking about those moments of aesthetic engagement with opaque melodies that would bug most people. I'm talking about a poetics of dislocation. In referring to a poetics of dislocation, rather than pointing to a historical epoch characterised by dislocation, I am citing an ongoing continuum, a trans-historical, para-cultural sensibility, or, as Aristotle would have it, a way of doing things.
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Jeff, Allen called you out, and you just destroyed him with that closing statement.🙂 Hahaha, great post. Amazing roast of Allen. 1 point Jeff, 0 points Allen.🙂
Ted — I approve of your assessment. Ya done good.
Anytime Jeff, haha.🙂 You put him in a hole. He has to come back now.🙂
Kevin Gregg has been just horrible this season. I don't see how he worked out at all for the Cubs for as long as he did.
Ted — We'll see. Al is kinda lame, but you already know that.
Dillon — Well, er… it really didn't work out all that well😉
I agree – and was quite surprised no one threw a bobblehead at him during BP last night. It was the Lidge giveaway day…he needs to start pitching well or damn straight we are gonna boo him!
Jenn — The voice of Philly has been heard! I feel ya!!!
I'm not sure why people are so surprised that Lidge has come back down to earth. He was essentially putting up career numbers last year that he would be unlikely to repeat given his age, so his regression shouldn't come as a shock. Of course, I don't think many people predicted he'd be quite this bad, either.
As I pointed out Lidge is Kloser, cause without the K's hes another loser….but more importantly are there bets on how long it is before we get a Smoltz Sucks post or Smoltz the investment that never gives or Smoltz fell off the mound or Smoltz doesn't like the pen, not the one he signed with the one he lives in….
Outside the Phillies Looking In
Tsk, tsk tsk. When will Al learn that he can't win? Hopefully never if it leads to these kind of posts. I love a good sarcasm smackdown as much as anyone. Al probably likes it too… a little too much. =)
Just think, if Phillies fans work their vitriol to a high enough level they could ruin Lidge's career – just like Mitch Williams. Maybe Curt Schilling can come to town and show the starting pitchers how to put a towel over their head while Lidge tries for a save. I recognize that a Cards' fan has a stake in putting a stake in Lidge, but Phillies' fans could be more supportive unless they have a Plan B. I don't think that Pedro is Plan B. Lidge has several successful seasons as a closer on his resume. Pedro may not have a successful inning as a closer. Charlie's trying to handle a tough situation. If it gets bad enough, he may try Madsen again, even though Ryan wasn't too good at closing when Lidge was injured. PS to Jeff – thanks for reposting the "funny" pic of Pres. Obama. The Joker was a real man of the people.
Got a new post Jeff, and its a good one if you wanna stop by.🙂 Is Allen posting today? I just wanna see what he has to say about the burn🙂
Erin — I always knew Lidge was human… I think I've seen him close to crying (a la Nuke LaFarnsworth) on several occasions.
Peter — Kloser it is. As for Smoltz… maybe Duncan will fix him like everyone else. Worth 100K in my opinion.
Lisa — Yep. Al loves a good smackdown alright.
Dadlak — Consider it a smarmy play on the emotions of the people. That picture is ridiculous… as I've explained previously here… just like the violent outbursts against universal healthcare are ridiculous as is the play of Mr. Lidge this season. Slander ain't our game plan here, but hell, it happens.
Ted — We'll see about Al. One never knows.
Thanks for stopping by. Sipp is a good pitcher. He doesn't really "nibble" though. He pounds the strike zone, and gets into pitcher's counts. Thanks🙂 Go get em Jeff.
Funny, Ted… because my colleague Allen loves to nibble and pound and get into pitcher's counts too. Three cheers for irony, eh!?
Julia — More like GAME OVER. Hehe.
Allen likes to give up home runs also to you!🙂 You knocked his 0-2 pitch out of the stadium. 1-0 Cards.
I wouldn't call you smarmy, Jeff. You're way too hard on yourself! But maybe it's from the beating you're taking from Allen.
Jane, oh no you didn't just say I'm takin' the beating… why do you think Al has been gone so long? (Hint: BIG BLACK EYE)


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"There are cigarettes everywhere. I clean it up every day," she added. "The people are rude and nasty."
Hubbard said she'd like to see a limit on the number of that type of business and the times of business regulated if possible.
Other residents at the meeting agreed with Hubbard.
After a unanimous vote to amend the ordinance to cap the number of game rooms and see if regulating the hours is possible, Mayor George Hernandez said he would consult with the city's attorney and get the ball rolling on the amendment for a upcoming special meeting to be announced.
The city council also approved proposed water and sewer rate increases.
The last water rate increase was in 2009.
Hernandez said the city has to run like a business, and the water and sewer systems need to pay for themselves.
The vote to raise rates was unanimous.
Residential water rates increase from $15 to $16 for the first 2,000 gallons. Each 100 gallons after that increased from 35 cents to 40 cents.
Commercial water rates increased from $15 to $17. And for each 100 gallons after that the rate increased from 40 cents to 45 cents.
Residential sewer rates increased from $17 to $18.
The sewer flat rate outside the city limits increased from $36.80 to $42.80.
Commercial sewer rates increased from $19 to $21.
The council also acknowledged the demolition of a house at 801 Celia St. as recommended by Code Inspector Mike Henry.


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A new Legislative Fiscal Bureau report shows the University of Wisconsin System will finish the current fiscal year with nearly $650 million sitting in reserve, including $414.1 million in surplus tuition dollars.
The bureau released a memo Friday saying the tuition surplus was $212.8 million as of mid-2009. Base tuition across the system's four-year schools has gone up 5.5 percent annually since then.
Republican legislative leaders issued a statement blasting system administrators. They questioned how the system could justify raising tuition over the last few years in light of the surplus and vowed to include a two-year freeze on tuition in the 2013-15 state budget.
A system spokesman didn't immediately return a message.
Governor Scott Walker released a statement about the UW System surplus:
"It is very concerning to learn the UW System has been running a surplus balance of this size, especially at a time when students, families, and lawmakers have continually heard from the UW System about the need for more money to offset 'devastating cuts.' At a minimum, on behalf of students and their families, I am asking legislative leaders to freeze tuition increases for two years for the entire UW System during their deliberations on the budget.
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Jun 17, 2014
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First Lady Michele Obama has always been a champion of higher education. Whether she's petitioning for more low-income students to attend college or drawing parallels on her own college experience in order to encourage students, promoting a college education has always been among her top priorities. In fact, she recently expanded on her personal college story with a piece in Education Week, where she promoted her latest Reach Higher campaign.
The Reach Higher Initiative is an effort to inspire every student in America to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether in a professional training program, community college or four-year college or university. "My message to these young people is that while all of us adults – teachers, administrators and policymakers – have to do a better job of giving them the best schools and opportunities for their future, at the end of the day, they also need to step up and take responsibility for their education themselves," said the first lady on the need for young people to take the future of their education into their own hands. "That means going to class every day, setting their goals high and working like crazy to achieve them. That's been the story of my life and my husband's life, so when I talk to these young people, my hope is that they see that our story can be their story, too – as long as they're willing to dedicate themselves to their education," she added. To read her full commentary on the importance of completing a college education, head over to edweek.org.
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My daughter was adopted from a third world country and didn't come to the US until she was 11 years old. This is when she started her education. She graduated this year with a 3.0 gpa and wanted to go to a Christian University but because we are considered middle class she does not qualify for loans nor have we been able to find any scholarships. It's commendable to help low income families but what about students that try very hard in school and then find out they can't go to the school of their dreams because they can't get the money?
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Witnesses at the Outrigger Kanaloa at Kona in Kailua-Kona said a humpback whale flipped over a kayak, injuring the 60-year-old kayaker Tuesday, according to Big Island fire officials.
Fire crews responded to an area in the ocean about a quarter-mile from the shore at around 2:16 p.m.
The kayaker was found about 100 yards from the shoreline signaling for help with a paddle.
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LIBERTY, NY — Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program will present a garden workshop for children and their adults on July 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gerald J. Skoda Education Center. Singer, storyteller and puppeteer Grian MacGregor will entertain the audience with her cast of puppets. A talented gardener herself, MacGregor has developed programs for children that make learning fun.
After the puppet show, all attendees will make and take a garden craft. Tickets cost $5 each. Space is limited, so reserve a seat early. The project is made possible in part with funds from the 2012 Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, administered in Sullivan County by the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance. Visit www.grianmacgregor.com.


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I don't need much. There's no gift I want, as in a particular item. I wish for happy and healthy children. Hope my dad continues to make slow and steady progress. I wish for a better tomorrow for the human race. If I was a betting woman I probably wouldn't bet on the third.
I do give to charities, yet every time I send money I wonder what percentage goes to cover administrative costs and what percentage really improves the lives of those for whom the charity exists- whether the organization helps protect lowland gorillas or feeds hungry children. And by the way – there are far too many hungry children in America. It's seriously shameful. Most parents want to work at a job so they can earn money to feed and clothe and shelter their children. I know a lot of people who haven't had regular employment in over four years. Breaks my heart.
For the most part I prefer to spend my money on local charities. I know where the money goes. Besides, I can donate time as well.
However, there are two non-local organizations I support. I'm completely behind them. I wish I could do more.
One is cheap – COJ – Cup of Joe for a Joe. Green Beans Coffee Company sends coffee to our troops overseas. These young men and women are risking their lives for us. The least I can do is send them a cup of coffee. Here's the link if you're interested: Cup of Joe for a Joe.
The second is less cheap but oh so worthy. A donation can make an incredible difference in the life of a woman – in fact, a donation can help restore her life – The Fistula Foundation. There's so much information I'll give you the link. What this group does is amazing. The Fistula Foundation.
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Once a month, a group of people in the La Crosse community gather to share their talents and meet new friends at an open mic night.
Most of the people who come are at various stages in their recovery from addiction.
It's called Java Jam, and it's held at Coulee Council on Addictions.
As a recovering heroin addict, Emily Lodoen usually has a lot on her mind. But when she's singing and playing her guitar at Java Jam, the only thing on her mind is the music.
"It's really just me feeling the song. It's me processing feelings through music," said Lodoen.
The lyrics of the song she sang Saturday strike a very personal note.
"It's kind of this man telling a story about an experience he had with somebody else who was an addict, and kind of watching their life fall apart because of it," said Lodoen. "The story goes on to say, 'I know you have a heavy heart, but you're going to get through this.'"
"We invite everybody -- anybody -- to get up there and sing, play an instrument. They can read poetry. They can tell jokes -- anything that they feel like they want to get up there and share," said Peggy Ham, Coulee Council on Addictions event coordinator.
Every month, as many as 40 people get together for Java Jam. Most of them are in 12-step programs.
"It's safe. You know, nobody's looking at anybody weird or different. We're all in recovery. We're all sober. And that's the main focus is just to feel comfortable and get back into being social with people, because it's scary. It's a hard thing to get yourself back into," said Ham.
Lodoen has been clean for a year and a half.
While she said performing at Java Jam helps her stay sober, it's a struggle every day.
"I don't think any addict can ever say that they're recovered. For me, I'm always recovering. It's a life-long journey. There is no destination about it," said Lodoen.
For the last 12 years, Lodoen has been in and out of recovery programs. She said it took her 10 years to work up the courage to actually perform at Java Jam.
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Fontana: Stewart - Where'd He Go?
But when you DON"T know what went wrong... that's a problem. You don't know what issue to go and address.
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After a strong day at Fontana, Stewart disappointed with a 13th-place finish…
Mike Hembree | Posted March 28, 2011 Charlotte, NC
There was every reason to believe that Tony Stewart would be in the hunt for the win as the final laps of Sunday's Auto Club 400 approached.
Stewart's Chevrolet had been one of the day's strongest cars in an event dominated by Kyle Busch. Stewart was in the top five most of the day. He was fifth at lap 90, then moved into second, where he stayed much of the rest of the 200-lap race.
Then, in the frantic jumble of the final 10 laps, after a caution bunched the field and put eventual winner Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson and Busch into a fierce battle for first place, Stewart dropped off the map.
Stunningly, he finished 13th, virtually as low on the standings chart as he had been all day. The result brought back memories of the Daytona 500, a race Stewart also threatened to win before he lost the lead draft in the closing miles and finished 13th.
What happened at Fontana? Why did Stewart's Chevrolet suddenly disappear from the radar?
Stewart wasn't anxious to discuss the matter after the race, and crew chief Darian Grubb said the car's collapse was a mystery.
"We're not really sure what happened," Grubb said. "Obviously, we're pleased with the way the car ran for the majority of the race, but it's pretty disappointing that we ended up where we did. For whatever reason, we couldn't get going in the laps after the final restart, and it cost us a ton of positions."
The result dropped Stewart from third to sixth in Sprint Cup points five races into the season. Perhaps more importantly, he missed another shot at a victory in a season in which he has had good cars but hasn't been able to seal the deal.
Entering Sunday's Goody's Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville, Stewart's seasonal record shows a second (Las Vegas), a seventh (Phoenix), the 13th-place runs at Daytona and Fontana and a 19th-place finish at Bristol.
Nothing to sneeze at, certainly, and a sixth-place positioning (17 points behind leader Carl Edwards) in the early-season points is good for Stewart, who typically saves his best racing for mid-season. But a win could settle a few nerves.
Martinsville, the shortest track on the Sprint Cup tour, could provide a boost for Stewart. He typically runs well on the half-mile, although he hasn't won there since 2006. His only other Martinsville win came in 2000.
Mike Hembree is NASCAR Editor for SPEED.com and has been covering motorsports for 29 years. He is a six-time winner of the National Motorsports Press Association Writer of the Year Award.


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Congressional Democrats send Walker letter
Democrats in Wisconsin's congressional delegation are calling on Governor Scott Walker to implement a state-run health care exchange under the federal law championed by President Barack Obama.
Walker faces a Friday deadline to notify the Obama administration as to whether Wisconsin will run its own exchange, have the federal government do it, or create a hybrid.
The letter released Tuesday was signed by U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl and U.S. Reps. Tammy Baldwin, Ron Kind and Gwen Moore. Mark Pocan, who was elected to Congress in November, also signed.
The lawmakers urge Walker to create a state exchange that builds off the unique strengths of Wisconsin's health care system.
"It is critical that Governor Walker moves forward and allows the State of Wisconsin to set up the health insurance exchange that best meets the needs of small businesses, family farmers and consumers here at home, it's the Wisconsin way," Rep. Kind said in a statement.
Walker spokesman Cullen Werwie had no comment. He says Walker would announce his decision Thursday or Friday.
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GVSU, area colleges create scholarships for GRPS students
Posted on November 08, 2013
Grand Valley State University has partnered with the Grand Rapids Community Foundation to create a new scholarship for Grand Rapids Public Schools students, offering them the opportunity to attend and succeed in college.
President Thomas J. Haas and officials from three participating institutions — Ferris State, GRCC and Aquinas — made the announcement at Harrison Park Elementary School November 8. The new scholarships created by these institutions will support GRCF's Challenge Scholars program, which is designed to prepare, encourage and provide resources for students to attend college.
"We're thrilled to be able to provide the opportunity for these students to go to college," said Haas. "The Challenge Scholarship Program fits perfectly with Grand Valley's mission to provide access to a college degree and increased opportunities. The students are remarkable and show such promise. This program will make a difference in their lives and the future of our community, and I can't wait to welcome some of them to our campus. "
The program, which launched two years ago, begins with sixth-grade students at Harrison Park School and Westwood Middle School. Each scholarship package differs in requirements and what is provided. Students who complete program requirements and graduate from Union High School will receive a Last Dollars scholarship from GRCF. The value of the scholarship depends on family income and which college the student chooses to attend.
GRCF President Diana Sieger said: "The scholarship commitments we announce today add another element to the partnership, bringing additional resources to students, parents and faculty at our three Challenge Scholars schools. Together, with Grand Rapids Public Schools we are ensuring students on the West Side have the opportunity to reach their full potential."
Troy Wilbon, principal of Harrison Park Elementary School, thanked the colleges and universities for continuing to work as a community to offer opportunities for students to be successful. "To sum up all the support we've received, 'wow,' is all I can say. These students are our future," said Wilbon.


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St. Paul police say a man reported 40 to 45 racing pigeons worth $10,000 were stolen from his home last month.
A police report says the pigeons were taken between sometime between 11 p.m. Nov. 15 and 8 a.m. Nov. 16. The birds were taken from the man's Dayton's Bluff home.
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Locks of Love planning 'scalping' fundraiser
BURGETTSTOWN – Ghost in the Head, a Huron American Indian warrior, will be "scalping" those donating hair during a Locks of Love fundraiser Saturday at the Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse on state Route 18.
"I will be showing up in full battle dress, ready to get some scalps for the kids," said Ghost in the Head, who spends much of his time doing educational programs on American Indian life during the French and Indian War. "I will be doing some scalping. We'll ask some people to participate. They'll be brought up on stage, and we'll let them announce who they are, where they are from and, if they are doing this in honor of someone, who they are honoring. Then, I'll give the big war whoop and snip their ponytail."
Ghost in the Head will be arriving at the event at 2 p.m. This isn't the first time he has participated in a Locks of Love event.
"A few years ago I did a scalping for Locks of Love in Meadville," he said. "It was very successful, I believe we had 10 'scalps.' I believe in this program, and when I heard about the event at the Pepsi-Cola Roadhouse on the radio, I called and asked if I could come up and add a little bit of entertainment and excitement. If you're going to give up your hair, what better way than to have Ghost in the Head come scalp you?"
Ghost in the Head has been impacted by cancer and believes in the charity's mission to provide wigs for children who have lost their hair to chronic illness.
"I am deeply honored to be involved," he said. "My family has been decimated by cancer, and this is a way to help fight back and build awareness – to take an ugly situation and make it a little bit more fun while raising awareness and collecting ponytails."
Heaven hair salon is hosting its eighth-annual Locks of Love fundraising event, which begins at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Roadhouse. Last year, the event raised $4,800 and garnered 37 ponytails, the longest of which was 22 inches. During the past seven years, the event has raised $12,800 and helped area residents donate 140 ponytails. A wig costs around $3,500 to make or requires between six and 10 ponytails, meaning the event has helped in the distribution of at least 18 wigs.
Stylists will be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 10 local stylists – including a barber – have volunteered to donate their time and expertise to help Locks of Love, a nonprofit organization that provides wigs to children who have lost their own hair because of chronic illness.
Those attending the event and donating ponytails 10 inches or longer will receive a free hair cut. The only requirement for donating hair is it must not be bleached. Grey hair is accepted, and men, women and children are welcome to donate.
Those planning to have their hair cut at the event are asked to call and make an appointment prior to the event to avoid long waits and ensure an adequate number of stylists is available throughout the day. To make an appointment, call Heaven hair salon at (724) 947-7866.
The person donating the longest ponytail will receive a gift basket.
Those not donating a ponytail pay a $10 cover charge, which includes a buffet from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; either a hair cut or a back massage, with five massage therapists available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and live entertainment, with Ryann Bartoletti and Friends performing from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Iron Skillet taking the stage at 8 p.m. The cover charge will be donated to Locks of Love.
The Roadhouse will offer meals following the closure of the free buffet.
From noon to 4 p.m., a child-friendly buffet will be offered, and Rainbow the Clown and the Easter Bunny will be available. Those parents wanting a picture of their child with the Easter Bunny are welcome to bring their own cameras. The cover charge for children age 8 and under is $5 from noon to 4 p.m.
The event also will include a cash bar, 50/50 drawing and Chinese auction. Prizes for the auction are being accepted at Heaven hair salon. To date, prizes include a gift certificate for LeMont Restaurant on Mount Washington; four prime seats and a parking pass for a 2013-14 Pittsburgh Penguins game; a $200 gift certificate tree; brunch for four at the Nevillewood Country Club; and overnight stays at local hotels. Tickets are 15 for $10 and those who are unable to attend the event may buy auction tickets at the hair salon. The winner need not be present.
Organizers are seeking someone who has benefited from the Locks of Love program to speak during the event. Those interested may contact the hair salon or inquire at the event.
Those who have had their hair cut elsewhere, but would like to donate it to Locks of Love, can drop off the bagged ponytail or braid at the salon during regular business hours.


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The Vernon & District Family History Society was formed in 1982 to serve as a focus for persons in the community interested in genealogy.
The purpose of this website is to provide information to our members and individuals interested in genealogy in the Vernon area.
The purpose of this Society is:
- To encourage and instruct members in the ethical principles, scientific methods and effective techniques of genealogical research.
- To collect and preserve information, books, manuscripts, typescripts, charts, maps, photographs, microfilms, and related material relevant to such genealogical study and performance.
- To publish and distribute books, bulletins and other printed material as may from time to time be desirable to further the foregoing objects of the society.
- To raise funds and, in so doing, to accept grants, donations, gifts, legacies and bequests for any of the foregoing objects and, in accordance with the condition that the Society shall be operated without the purpose of gain for its members, and any profits of or other accretions to the Society shall be used in promoting these objects.
Membership in the Vernon and District Family History Society includes...
- Four issues of our newsletter Splitting Heirs
- Use of all materials in the Resource Centre
- Monthly meetings featuring special guest speakers
- Access to genealogical websites requiring a subscription
Current Membership fees are $30 per year for individuals and $35 for families (those residing at the same address) and $40 for corporate members.
Membership runs from January to December. Dues are payable by January 1st.
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Since he was 10 years old, Jerry Banister says he has been aware of his "angels."
Now, as an adult, Banister makes his living as a building contractor in the Albuquerque area and travels throughout the country, conducting workshops designed to teach participants how to tap into the divine wisdom of one's "angels" or "spiritual guides."
"I listen to my angels, and I follow that impression all the time," said Banister, who was born and raised in Clovis. "It always falls in place. People get so caught up in what they're doing, they don't listen to their own mind and thoughts or their angels."
The seminar, which costs $10 per person, is nondenominational, Banister said. The seminar will be held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday at the Clovis Holiday Inn.
Banister said he learned his spiritual techniques at the Americana Leadership College in Oceola, Iowa, which is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has branches in Texas and Puerto Rico. The college is associated with the Inner Peace Movement, a non-profit organization which teaches people how to be more in touch with the angels who are working with them.
The angel workshop will teach people how to recognize their angels and other facets of spiritual reality, Banister said.
He said there will also be "some spiritual healing," he said.
"There are three types of healing — mental healing, physical healing and healing of the spirit," he said. "Everyone will have a chance to feel their angels come close, and they'll feel the chills when they do."
Some church leaders questioned Banister's understanding of angels and how angels work.
The Rev. David Markham, pastor of Victory Life Church in Portales, said people should be cautious.
"I don't believe our assignment is to communicate with angels," he said. "They hearken to voice of the Word. I don't believe in communicating with angels, and if you're not careful, you can give place to the wrong spirit. There are many voices in the world, and you can be deceived. An angel's job is to be a minister to you. They are there for our protection."
The Rev. Frank Sherman, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Clovis, said angels in the biblical sense are a reality.
"Angels appear in the earliest pages of the Bible, and I believe they are around today in many guises," he said. "However, I'm not sure that angels are assigned to people like overseers. Also, I'm not sure any mortal has the ability to count the number of angels assigned to anyone — if in fact they are."
Banister claims to have had numerous encounters with angels since his childhood.
"The sound went out on our TV," he said. "My mother had just brought it back from the shop. As I was standing there in our living room, my angel told me to open the back of the TV."
Banister did as his inner voice told.
"The angel then told me, 'Now plug it in and look inside — see which tube doesn't light up.' Sure enough, there was one tube that didn't light up, so the angel said, 'Take it out,' and I did it," Banister said. "Then the angel told me to open the front door and look outside. There was a TV repair truck across the street. I went over to it and told the repairman that the sound was out on our TV, and I showed him the tube. The repairman looked at it and said, 'Yeah, that's the sound tube.' He tested it, and it was bad. Then he gave me a new one at no extra charge."


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Entire team, though Amare with 3 boards.. and Carmelo's hustle hurt the team a lot. Shumpert doesn't need to go ISO and kill the clock, Carmelo and Shumpert slowed down our clicking offense a few times - JR Smith had some momentum busting turnovers and missed an easy lay-up. Harrelson was zero-sum. But for the most part the team had to rebound not just Amare not just Carmelo. But you expect more from guys earning millions and millions of dollars. Max cats. Landry needs to shoot several thousands 3pters and just defer to Lin or Melo or Novak or anyone else for the 3pter. He hasn't hit a 3pt in - I've never seen him hit one.... :O
Taj Gibson came off the bench for the Bulls and came up clutch with more then a dozen rebounds and shots to go with it.
BUT THIS IS A TURNING POINT. Knicks are finally over the hump - of identifying what they have to work on and starting to click.
D'antoni can't rebound for them. They have to rebound. 80+ bulls rebound to 30+ knicks in the early part of 4th quarter says it all. Anyone blaming D'antoni for this loss needs to do some soul searching.


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SABO, Raymond William "Rabbit,"
SABO, Raymond William "Rabbit," 74, of Jacobsburg, OH, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at his home.
He was born September 5, 1938, in Dillonvale, OH, a son of the late William Sabo and Grace Elida Runyan Sabo.
Ray was a retired employee from Oglebay Norton's Saginaw Mine in St. Clairsville, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and a UMWA member.
He was a loving and giving man, and enjoyed farming and sports of all types.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Angel Duffey.
Surviving are his loving wife, Audrey Bell Sabo; a son, Ray (Becky) Sabo Jr. of Martins Ferry; a daughter, Brenda Spencer of Wheeling; stepchildren George Duffey Jr. of Bellaire, Kaleb, Audrey, Jakob, Jorgia, and Gracie Sabo, all of the home, Joseph Conner of South Carolina, Jody (Kathy) Bell of Bellaire, Richard Bell of West Virginia, Lori Conner of South Carolina and Donald (Kara) Payton of North Carolina; sisters Janet (Carl) Krob of Blaine and Sharon Neavin of Martins Ferry; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Friday from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m., where services will be held on Saturday at noon with the Rev. Gerald Blon officiating.
Burial follows in Union Cemetery, St. Clairsville.
Full military honors will be provided by the Belmont County Council of American Legions at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home.


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The Packers and Vikings have had 16 of their last 21 regular-season meetings decided by a touchdown or less.
The teams: The Green Bay Packers (4-2) vs. the Minnesota Vikings (1-5).
The time: 7:30 p.m. CDT Sunday.
The place: Mall of America Field at the Metrodome, Minneapolis.
The TV coverage: NBC – WTMJ (Ch. 4 in Milwaukee), WMTV (Ch. 15 in Madison) and WGBA (Ch. 26 in Green Bay).
The announcers: Al Michaels and Cris Collinsworth.
The coaches: Green Bay's Mike McCarthy is 84-44 (including 6-4 in the postseason) in his eighth season as the Packers' coach and as an NFL head coach. Minnesota's Leslie Frazier is 17-28 in his third full season as coach of the Vikings and as an NFL head coach.
The series: The Packers lead the all-time regular-season series, 54-48-1 and have won six of the last seven meetings, but the Vikings hold a 26-25 edge in Minnesota, including a 37-34 victory at Mall of America Field on Dec. 30, 2012.
The rankings: The Packers' second-ranked offense is No. 6 in rushing and No. 4 in passing. Their 15th-ranked defense is No. 3 against the run and No. 24 against the pass. The Vikings' 25th-ranked offense is No. 19 in rushing and No. 24 in passing. Their 27th-ranked defense is No. 14 against the run and No. 29 against the pass.
The line: The Packers are favored by 9 points.
The injury report: Packers – Out: TE Jermichael Finley (neck), OLB Clay Matthews (thumb), TE Ryan Taylor (knee). Doubtful: WR James Jones (knee). Questionable: OLB Nick Perry (foot), ILB Brad Jones (hamstring). Probable: RB James Starks (knee), CB Casey Hayward (hamstring), CB Jarrett Bush (hamstring), S Jerron McMillian (not injury related).
Vikings – Out: RB Matt Asiata (shoulder), TE Rhett Ellison (ankle), QB Josh Freeman (concussion), WR Rodney Smith (hip).
Questionable: DT Fred Evans (knee), S Jamarca Sanford (knee). Probable: RB Adrian Peterson (hamstring), DE Jared Allen (ankle), T Matt Kalil (lower back), DT Kevin Williams (knee), K Blair Walsh (left hamstring), LB Chad Greenway (wrist), CB A.J. Jefferson (ankle), DT Sharrif Floyd (back).
Quarterback quandary: With Freeman having been ruled out with a concussion – and while no one should ever rejoice about a player suffering a head injury, you can bet there are more than a few Vikings fans who aren't exactly broken up about Freeman being sidelined after how horrendous he was last Monday night – the Vikings go back to Christian Ponder as their starter. Ponder threw three touchdown passes the last time the Packers saw him – in last year's regular-season finale, a loss that cost the Packers the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs – and it was clear that the injured Ponder was missed in the playoff rematch the next week at Lambeau Field.
Ponder hasn't been that player so far this season, and he certainly wasn't the most popular guy in town even before Freeman was signed after being cut by Tampa Bay, but given Freeman's woeful showing in his Vikings debut (20 of 53, 190 yards, one interception, 40.6 rating), giving Ponder another chance might not be a bad thing. And while it seems highly unlikely – despite NBC analyst Rodney Harrison's suggestion that Freeman might be faking his concussion – maybe the Vikings realized the error of their ways throwing him in last week and feel this might be good for everyone.
The one guy it's not good for: Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers, who had been preparing for Freeman to be the starter – as Frazier had announced on Tuesday – only to have to switch gears when news of the concussion came to light Wednesday.
"Early in the week we thought it was going to be Freeman and then, I guess it was Wednesday on the practice field, someone walked up to me and told me that Ponder was going to start," Capers said. "Obviously it does affect your game plan a little bit, but we've certainly gone against Ponder so we know what kind of quarterback he is. He's a very good athlete, gives them some versatility in terms of his ability to bootleg and throw the ball outside the pocket. Has a strong arm. You combine his ability to move along with (Adrian) Peterson running the football, that creates a big challenge.
"Basically, (we) played against (Ponder) twice last year, and the year before. When you get to these division games, people get pretty familiar with each other. We know them and they know us after playing them three times last year."
Hayward (hits the) Field: Could Hayward's return be the antidote to the Packers' sudden lack of interceptions?
From 2009 through 2012, the Packers led the NFL with 103 interceptions. Through six games this season, the Packers have just three – and only the New York Jets have fewer (two). While the Packers may have a glut of good cover men now that Hayward is expected to make his season debut after missing the first six games with a hamstring injury that dates back to before training camp, the fact that the group hasn't taken the ball away is baffling.
It's unclear what role Hayward might play – last week, the Packers' dime unit consisted of four cornerbacks in Tramon Williams, Sam Shields, Davon House and Micah Hyde – but there's a good chance he'll see action in the sub packages at least on occasion. Last year, playing primarily as the third cornerback in the nickel and lining up on the slot receiver – except for when he started six games for an injured Shields – Hayward led the Packers with six interceptions and finished third in the NFL's defensive rookie of the year balloting.
"Casey is a heady player, he's got good ball skills, he's normally around the football, so we'll be anxious to see him get back in there," Capers said. "I don't know how many plays (he'll play); he's had a good week of practice. It's been a long time since he's been out there. It'll be a gradual progression with Casey, but it's nice to have him back because he brings ball skills and the ability to make plays.
"Sometimes you hit a drought and then they come all of a sudden in bunches. I feel like we've got guys with ball skills. We've had our hands on a number of balls that we haven't converted (into interceptions) and that's the key. If you want to be a big interception team, every time your hands get on the ball, you've got to convert them into takeaways. I feel like it's going to happen. It hasn't happened to this point, so we'll continue to work on it."
Whether Hayward helps or not, the Packers are simply happy to have him back on the field. He hurt the hamstring while working out in preparation for training camp, then reinjured it when he made his preseason debut – and had an interception – against Seattle on Aug. 23.
"Last time, I felt good coming back and I came back as soon as I felt good," Hayward said. "This time, I've been feeling good for a couple weeks. Hopefully this time, we hit it on the head and we don't have any setbacks."
Easing up on Eddie?: As good as Eddie Lacy has been – and he has been good – the Packers coaches realize that they need to be careful with their rookie running back's workload. The only problem? Finding a time to take him out of the game.
"You're always looking to give Eddie a break here and there, maybe two series in the first half and a series in the second half," running backs coach Alex Van Pelt said. "But he's running so well right now that you hate to take the hot hand off the field."
Over the past three games, Lacy has carried 23 times for 99 yards against Detroit on Oct. 6, 23 times for 120 yards at Baltimore on Oct. 13 and 22 times for 82 yards against Cleveland last Sunday. Lacy averaged only 14.6 carries per game during his time at Alabama, where he job-shared with Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson and T.J. Yeldon, and only twice did he carry the ball 20 times in a game. "Obviously, it's something that we keep an eye on over the course of the season," Van Pelt said. "Do I think he can carry it 20, 25 times a game? Yeah. But is it healthy and the best for the team? Maybe, maybe not. It puts him at risk of wearing down late in the season when we're going to need him."
The Packers' hope is that Starks, who hasn't played since suffering a knee injury Sept. 22 at Cincinnati, can spell Lacy on occasion. Fellow rookie Johnathan Franklin had been doing so but after fumbles in back-to-back games, his rushing opportunities have dwindled and he's been used primarily as the Packers' kickoff returner.
"Hopefully we'll get James back up (on the 46-man active roster) this week," Van Pelt said. "He's had a good week of practice. With him and Franklin, we should be able to spell (Lacy) some carries."
Allen wrench: Packers rookie left tackle David Bakhtiari says the loudest stadium he's ever played it was at the University of Nebraska. He's in for a rude awakening in what figures to be his only game at the Metrodome, and making matters more challenging is Vikings defensive end Jared Allen, who's not having a great year (4.5 sacks) but has always had productivity against the Packers. In fact, with 17 sacks in 12 games, Allen has the second-most sacks of any player against the Packers, with only ex-Chicago Bears defensive lineman Steve McMichael (18) having more. On Monday night, Allen not only sacked New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning on one play, he sacked left tackle Will Beatty, too.
"I did see that. He's a hell of a player," Bakhtiari said. "I've heard about him when I was in college and his reputation precedes himself. It'll be an awesome challenge and I can't wait to go play a fellow 69 and hopefully I can build up my reputation so I can build up the 69 number."
Allen is a very good player who can be great on the Mall of America Field artificial surface and with linemen being a tick slower out of theirs stances because of the noise. Allen has made Allen Barbre look like a turnstile and put up 4.5 sacks in one game against fill-in tackles T.J. Lang and Daryn Colledge during a 2009 game. In those games, all three linemen saw their troubles snowball as the game went on.
"If you allow it to. That's the thing," offensive line coach James Campen said. "You want to make sure you're off on the snap and you get into a rhythm from play one and keep going. Once you're in your rhythm then you're fine. But it is tough.
"It's different, but as much as you can simulate that noise that helps too because the communication is really off in practice. You just simulate it and getting off on the snap count is a priority but we've been doing our snap counts for a long time. The best way to prepare for it is to get out there and once you get that first series done and you come back you're good then."
For his part Bakhtiari said he wouldn't change his preparation during the week, despite Allen's well-earned reputation.
"Same thing as always," he said. "I don't change up my routine, whether it's the greatest player in the world or a guy off the street. I'm not letting anything get by and I'm not straying away from my preparation."
Leader of the Pack: Thanks in part to the offseason comments of now ex-Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings – no need to again recap what he said; you already know – doubting Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers' leadership skills became a popular pastime for a bit. Even though such skills are hard to truly discern by outsiders, a cavalcade of critics – Jennings' sister Valyncia, tight end Jermichael Finley's agent Blake Baratz, NFL on CBS commentator Shannon Sharpe – got some attention for their remarks. When Jennings said what he did, with retired Packers wideout Donald Driver following up with some comments of his own, the opinions were viewed as having more merit because they came from two receivers who'd played with Rodgers, even though one of Driver's comments – that Rodgers wasn't a good leader because he failed to take the blame when his wide receivers ran the wrong routes – was laughable.
Players who saw the dynamic in the wide receivers room and were privy to Jennings' and Driver's feelings during last season said that the two became disenfranchised – Jennings by watching Randall Cobb emerge while he missed eight games with an abdominal muscle injury, and Driver by scarcely playing despite being the team's all-time receiving leader – which might explain some of their comments. No matter. While Rodgers isn't perfect, what's gone on so far this season reinforces that he at least has some idea about leadership.
That will continue to be tested Sunday night, as three of his four biggest weapons in the passing game – Cobb (broken leg), James Jones (knee) and Finley (bruised spinal cord) will not play. That will leave Rodgers throwing to Jordy Nelson (32 receptions, 526 yards, five touchdowns), Jarrett Boykin (nine catches, 146 yards, with eight catches for 103 yards having come last week), Myles White (one catch, 9 yards) and waiver-wire pickup Chris Harper at wide receiver and Andrew Quarless (four catches, 28 yards), Brandon Bostick and Jake Stoneburner at tight end. Three of the players on that list have yet to catch a regular-season NFL pass.
"I witnessed it up close and personal during my time at Indianapolis with Peyton Manning," Frazier said. "When you have a good quarterback, he can definitely lift the rest of your offense and your team. Aaron is doing that in Green Bay. He's having a very good year without some of his key players, so kudos to his leadership and his athletic ability."
Rodgers enters Sunday night having completed 143 of 220 passes (65 percent) for 1,906 yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions (104.5 rating). In a so-called down year, Rodgers is on pace for 34 touchdown passes and 5,082 yards.
"I think I can definitely play better but I think at this point, it's not about the stats," Rodgers said. "I've put up many seasons with many gaudy statistical marks. The year that we won the Super Bowl, I would not say that was one of those years. It wasn't one of those years where I was off the charts stats wise. We won a Super Bowl that year, so I'll do whatever it takes for us to win. I love the fact we're running the football well. I need to take care of the ball better. And I will. And I expect us to be successful."
At some point, maybe all the Packers' injuries will catch up to them. Maybe. But based on how the Vikings have looked so far this season, this won't be the week. The gut feeling here is that the Vikings aren't as bad as their 1-5 record, that they're better off with Ponder than Freeman at quarterback and they can't possibly be stupid enough to only give Adrian Peterson 13 carries again this week. They're also at home against a bitter rival. Mix all that in with the Packers' health problems and despite the Vikings' shortcomings, it's hard to see this being a blowout. Remarkably, 16 of the last 21 regular-season meetings between the clubs have been decided by a touchdown or less. The pick here is that this one's close, too. Packers 30, Vikings 23. (Season record: 6-0)


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Home List of Titles GALEX Arecibo SDSS survey V: the relation between the H I content of galaxies and metal enrichment at their outskirts
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/229509
- Title
- GALEX Arecibo SDSS survey V: the relation between the H I content of galaxies and metal enrichment at their outskirts
- Author(s)
- Moran, Sean M.; Heckman, Timothy M.; Kauffmann, Guinevere; Dave, Romeel; Catinella, Barbara; Brinchmann, Jarle; Wang, Jing; Schiminovich, David; Saintonge, Amelie; Gracia-Carpio, Javier; Tacconi, Linda; Giovanelli, Riccardo; Haynes, Martha; Fabello, Silvia; Hummels, Cameron; Lemonias, Jenna; Wu, Ronin
- Abstract
- We have obtained long-slit spectra of 174 star-forming galaxies with stellar masses greater than 10^10 M_\odot from the GALEX Arecibo SDSS (GASS) survey. These galaxies have both HI and H_2 mass measurements. The average metallicity profile is strikingly flat out to R_90, the radius enclosing 90% of the r-band light. Metallicity profiles which decline steadily with radius are found primarily for galaxies in our sample with low stellar mass (Log(M_*)<10.2), concentration, and/or mean stellar mass density. Beyond ~R_90, however, around 10 percent of the galaxies in our sample exhibit a sharp downturn in metallicity. Remarkably, we find that the magnitude of the outer metallicity drop is well correlated with the total HI content of the galaxy (measured as f_HI=M_HI/M_*). We examine the radial profiles of stellar population ages and star formation rate densities, and conclude that the galaxies with largest outer metallicity drops are actively growing their stellar disks, with mass doubling times across the whole disk only one third as long as a typical GASS galaxy. We also describe a correlation between local stellar mass density and metallicity, which is valid across all galaxies in our sample. We argue that much of the recent stellar mass growth at the edges of these galaxies can be linked to the accretion or radial transport of relatively pristine gas from beyond the galaxies' stellar disks.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Astrophysical Journal, Vol. 745, no. 1 (Jan 2012), article no. 66
- Publication year
- 2012
- FOR Code(s)
- 0201 Astronomical and Space Sciences; 0305 Organic Chemistry; 0306 Physical Chemistry (Incl. Structural)
- Keyword(s)
- Galaxies; Galaxy evolution; GALEX Arecibo SDSS Survey; GASS; ISM; Star formation; Stellar content
- Publisher
- Institute of Physics Publishing
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2012 The American Astronomical Society. All rights reserved. The American Astronomical Society does not allow Swinburne Research Bank to archive either the accepted manuscript or the published version of the article. However you can find an earlier version of the full text here: http://arxiv.org/abs/1112.1084
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Thursday was full of local sports action, with championships at stake on the baseball diamond, softball diamond, and track.
Watertown captured the Frontier League A Division baseball championship over IHC, OFA captured the Section 10 crown in a battle against Potsdam, and the Lady Warriors of Indian River took the Frontier League A Division softball championship over Carthage.
In the Frontier League girls' track and field championships in Carthage, South Jefferson took first, Lowville second and South Lewis third.
And in a boys' Section 10 lacrosse match-up, St. Lawrence Central defeated Canton 15-4.
Click on the picture for highlights of those games, plus a pair of General Brown lacrosse players who signed letters of intent to take their talents to the next level.
Michael Roukous and Jacob Humerickhouse have signed up to play at Division II Wingate University in North Carolina.
Thursday's Local Sports Scores
Boys. High School Baseball
Watertown 23
Indian River 6
Carthage 6
Watertown 13
South Jefferson 12
Thousand Islands 6
Sandy Creek 4
General Brown 3
Madrid-Waddington 2
Norwood-Norfolk 1
Potsdam 4
Tupper Lake 10
Brushton-Moira 9
Girls' High School Softball
Carthage 11
Watertown 7
Indian River 18
Indian River 17
Carthage 2
South Jefferson 9
Thousand Islands 3
Sandy Creek 6
General Brown 0
Beaver River 2
South Lewis 8
Lowville 6
Norwood-Norfolk 14
Madrid-Waddington 1
Canton 9
Gouverneur 2
Potsdam 2
Brushton-Moira 17
Tupper Lake 1
Colton-Pierrepont 10
Parishville-Hopkinton 4
Edwards-Knox 8
Harrisville 1
Boys' High School Lacrosse
Skaneateles 13
General Brown 4
Homer 18
Salmon River 18
Potsdam 7
St. Lawrence Central 16
Canton 4
Massena 16
Northwood Prep 3
High School Golf
Brushton-Moira 5
Edwards-Knox 0
Brushton-Moira 5
Clifton-Fine 0
General Brown 7
Indian River 0
Edwards-Knox 4
Clifton-Fine 1
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On the second floor of the new Hilton Downtown, Gallerie Bar & Bistro is a full-service operation.
Above it is a vast multistory atrium, done in a post-industrial decor, with clean lines that carry over into the restaurant dining rooms and adjacent bar.
The menu seems to be making an effort to elevate the hotel-food norm.
For example, a beet salad ($11) is offered. The beets — red, variegated and orange — are cut in various shapes and used to decorate arugula, a dab of goat cheese and a sprinkle of pine nuts. Its vinaigrette is sound, well-balanced and used judiciously.
The mixed-greens salad ($7) also has a good vinaigrette, which is a bit more tart. It dresses designer greens, halved grape tomatoes and almonds.
The appetizer lineup is incredibly rich. For example, the cheese-filled puffs (gruyere gougeres, $8) are deep-fried rather than baked.
The lightest entry might be the snails ($9). Served without shells and often gritty, they're seasoned with what would be the traditional blend of butter, parsley and garlic. But the Gallerie makes this into an emulsion, taking the life out of all three ingredients.
Mussels ($18) are a big deal here. They're cooked with a choice of seasonings and served in a large cast-iron pan that's full to the brim. The Basquaise treatment has a base of white wine, to which sweet red peppers, tomato, butter, shallots and far too much salt are added.
It's a good concept that is decently executed. The dish is accompanied by fries that are said to be house-made ($4 a la carte). Served in a large paper cone, the thin fries have tasted tired, as if made too far ahead.
The salmon ($26) is given a coating of crushed pretzels and sauteed to a somewhat-rare temperature that many diners will find on the raw side. Still, it's prepared competently. What clashes is the swirl of grain mustard on the plate that dominates the fish, which lacks proper flavor and texture.
It's no doubt meant as a play on pretzels and mustard, but it simply doesn't work.
Also on the plate: incredibly oily diced potatoes cooked with bacon, making an unappetizing complement to the salmon. The best thing about the entree is the baby bok choy, gently sauteed.
The main-course lineup also includes a "duck duet" ($24). The leg and thigh are done as a confit, with show-stopping amounts of salt ruining the confit treatment.
The duck breast is seared quite rare. As with the salmon, its redness will dismay many patrons. The duck is on a thickened "Dijon tarragon jus" that doesn't do much. Garnishes include properly cooked green beans; sweet red cabbage "marmalade"; and tasteless, oily and starchy dumplings said to be "crispy chive."
The desserts fare better. The vanilla creme brulee ($8) is well-made, decorated with a few fresh berries and accompanied by a thin palmier pastry that has been fried rather than baked.
The pumpkin bread pudding ($14) is a moist, good-tasting blend of bread, pumpkin and nutmeg, with a crumble of crushed pumpkin seeds on the side.
The cardamom mousse has so little cardamom that it begs the question: Why bother?
The ringer is the slice of sauteed foie gras on top, which would appeal to those who are so devoted to foie gras that they want it with everything. Here, it's fatty and conflicting.
The almond streusel of the warm apple tart ($8) is placed beside the slice of pleasant tart, which has a pate brisee crust.
It's garnished with vanilla ice cream drizzled with salty caramel syrup.
The wine list is expensive. Few red wines on the by-the-bottle list cost less than $40.
By-the-glass reds include a Bordeaux that tastes like a French imitation of the California excesses of over-extraction, alcohol and aromatic wood (Chateau Sainte Marie, $12 a glass).


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Re: Located Tony's Hidden Hollow Ranch
smokieonefour wrote:My apologies to all posters, if my thoughts offend ... but I don't know what's scarier - the info being out there or people looking it up.
The guy who lives on the property all year (( can't remember his name off hand )) has posted pics on his Twitter account that show 1) pics of the property and 2) some of the security features.
No one is ever going to wander onto this property, without being known, invited or escorted off. LOL
Beautiful pic tho, HH & thanks for sharing. Thanks also Annalee for the 2009 video. It was so cute! That lil giggle of his, at the end, gets me every time.
Tony's property manager for Hidden Hollow is Jody Doles:
Tony Stewart, flanked by Stephen Demarais, left, and Martin Brunson, both of Mississippi State, and Stewart's property manager Jody Doles talk after they announced a partnership between his Tony Stewart Foundation and Mississippi State University to study whitetail deer at the driver's 414 acre property near Columbus, Ind., where a press conference was held Monday December 6, 2010. Also discussed Monday was the ongoing use of Stewart's ranch for hunting trips for children with life-threatening medical conditions through a previous partnership with the Catch-A-Dream Foundation.