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Mosser Ruby Red Glass Sleigh
Ruby-Glass Sleigh from Mosser Will Grace Your Family Holiday Table for Generations
Mosser Ruby Red Glass Sleigh
Ruby-Glass Sleigh from Mosser Will Grace Your Family Holiday Table for Generations
This ruby-glass sleigh centerpiece will highlight your table with old-world appeal, Christmas after Christmas. Create a family tradition by filling it with something different every year-ribbon candy, ornaments, fruit and greens, candles, or potpourri. Made in the USA by Mosser Glass from vintage molds that complement our ruby glassware. 6"x9¼"x5". Hand wash only.
- Made in the USA
- Mosser Glass is renowned for its quality pieces
- Looks beautiful filled with decorations or displayed empty
Mosser Ruby Red Glass Sleigh
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Hand wash only.
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IMAGE First Light
June 5, 2000 -- "First-light" pictures from NASA's Imager for Magnetopause to Aurora Global Exploration (IMAGE) spacecraft have revealed the global ebb and flow of hot, electrified gas (plasma) around the Earth in response to the solar wind. Severe disturbances in this region controlled by the Earth's magnetic field (the magnetosphere) are capable of disrupting satellites, telephone and radio communications, and power systems.
"IMAGE is the first weather satellite for space storms,"
said Dr. James L. Burch, Principal Investigator for IMAGE at
Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas. "This
revolutionary spacecraft makes these invisible storms visible.
In a sense, IMAGE allows us to view the Earth through plasma-colored
glasses. We eagerly anticipate the arrival of severe solar weather
associated with solar maximum, which we are now entering."
Above: This picture, recorded by IMAGE's Extreme Ultraviolet Imager, shows solar ultraviolet radiation scattered from ionized helium in the Earth's extended atmosphere. The ionized helium envelope is 2 to 3 times the size of the Earth. Irregularities at the fringe of the image (upper left) indicate magnetic storm activity. This is the first time such features have been imaged. This is a selected frame from a sequence which is available as a 1.6 Mb Quicktime movie.
Previous spacecraft explored the turbulent magnetosphere by detecting particles and fields in the immediate vicinity of the spacecraft. This technique limited their vision to small portions of this vast and dynamic region, which extends beyond the Moon on the Earth's night side.
"The old way of tracking magnetic storms is like trying to understand severe thunderstorms in the Midwest by driving around with a rain gauge out the window," said Dr. Thomas Moore, IMAGE Project Scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md. "With IMAGE, we will see the big picture, just like entire storm systems appear on the evening news with weather satellites."
|Parents and Educators: Please visit Thursday's Classroom for lesson plans and activities related to this story.
The first pictures from IMAGE were presented at a press conference during the spring meeting of the American Geophysical Union May 31 in Washington, D.C.
"These first images are an enticing glimpse at the spectacular results expected from IMAGE once we encounter really heavy weather in space," said Dr. James Green, Deputy Project Scientist for IMAGE at Goddard.
All spacecraft systems have been successfully deployed and are operating normally. All scientific instruments are operating as expected and are returning images.
The Radio Plasma Imager instrument provides a three-dimensional
view of the plasmasphere by sounding it with radio pulses, like
an ultrasound image of the human body. To accomplish this, it
uses the longest antennas ever deployed in space, longer than
the height of the Empire State Building.
Left: The Radio Plasma Imager (RPI) on IMAGE is the first-of-its-kind instrument designed to study the dynamics of the magnetosphere by using radar techniques. In order to generate very low frequency radio waves and to receive the resulting echoes, RPI uses very long dipole antennas. IMAGE has 2 spin-plane dipole antennas (along the spacecraft X and Y axis) and one spin-axis dipole antenna (along the spacecraft Z axis). The X and Y axis antennas are 1647 ft or 500 meters tip-to-tip each. These antennas are 182 ft longer than the height of the Empire State Building, making the IMAGE spacecraft the largest dipole antenna system currently in space. This is a selected frame from a sequence which is available as a 100 kb Quicktime movie.
A suite of three Neutral Atom Imaging instruments is recording the glow of fast atoms coming from throughout the Earth's magnetic field. This reveals the shape and motion of the clouds of plasma that make up a magnetic storm.
The Far Ultraviolet Imaging instrument
is collecting the first-ever images from space of the Earth's
proton aurora. The aurora, commonly known as the northern and
southern lights, is a ghostly light show seen most often at high
latitudes of Earth. The dance of lights that is visible from
the ground is caused by electrons striking and lighting up the
atmosphere much like electricity lights up a television screen.
The proton aurora is invisible to the naked eye and has never
been viewed from space; from the ground, it is visible only in
far-ultraviolet wavelengths.
Right: Aurora are caused by the interaction of precipitating charged particles (electrons and ions) with the neutral gases of our atmosphere. Light from the Earth's aurora occur principally in two oval-shaped bands lying between ~65 and 75 degrees magnetic latitude and centered on the northern (aurora borealis) and southern (aurora australis) magnetic poles. IMAGE observes the aurora in several important wavelengths and has captured its first geomagnetic substorm (pictured above). These observations are caused by precipitating electrons. This is a selected frame from a sequence which is available as a 145 kb Quicktime movie.
Southwest Research Institute manages the IMAGE project and leads the IMAGE science investigation. The IMAGE Principal Investigator is James L. Burch.Web Links
IMAGE First Light Movies and Pictures - from NASA/GSFC
IMAGE home page - from the Southwest Research Institute
IMAGE home page - from NASA/GSFC
More Science@NASA stories about IMAGE:
Space Weather Mission Nears Launch -- Feb. 24, 2000
The RADAR Cop in Space -- March 24, 2000
Space Weather Satellite Blasts Off -- March 27, 2000


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Honolulu police say a Kaneohe man in his early 30s died after a high-speed motorcycle crash overnight on the Likelike Highway at the Wilson Tunnel.
The crash happened at around 11:45 p.m. Monday in the Kaneohe direction of the highway.
"When officers got there, they found a male in his early 30s who had been separated from his motorcycle on the roadway. Located inside the tunnel was his motorcycle," said Lt. Bobby Towne of the Honolulu Police Department's Traffic Division.
Paramedics say the man died at the scene.
Investigators have confirmed that the man involved in the crash hit a guard rail and was thrown from his motorcycle. Police say the motorcyclist may have been driving at around 100 mph and alcohol may be a possible factor in the crash.
Police also say the road was wet and slick when the crash occurred.
It does not appear that any other vehicle was involved in the crash.
The highway was reopened at around 2:35 a.m. Tuesday.
This is the 18th traffic fatality on Oahu in 2013 compared to 17 at this time last year.
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It'll be a great way to show your support for the brave members of the Beeville Volunteer Fire Department.
The Charco Ranch, home of the Devil Woman Saloon, is hosting a Bee Cooking BBQ Cook-off and offering a day of entertainment for the whole family.
The gates, at 5920 Charco Road, will open at 10 a.m. But the chefs and barbecue cooks will probably already be set up, smoking all kinds of meat until it falls off the bone.
One of the organizers, Kries McGuffin, said about 40 teams will be competing in the event.
Entry will be $15 at the gate, and children under 5 will get in free.
Once inside, there will be plenty of activities to entertain the family, like a dunking booth, a moon walk, face painting and some of the best barbecue on the planet.
"This is more of a come out and enjoy the fun event," McGuffin said. "It's just hometown family fun."
There'll be turkey legs, roasted corn, funnel cakes and lots of popcorn. But no one will want to fill up too soon. Barbecue plates will go on sale beginning at 11 a.m. and going right through 3 p.m. They'll sell for $10 each, but the plates will be stacked high with good South Texas food.
At 3 p.m. the music starts with the Toman Brothers Band. The cooks will start serving dinner at 8 p.m., and they'll keep dishing up the meat and trimmings until 10 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Toman Brothers will play right on until 9 o'clock.
Then the Big Time Band will take to the stage and play until 12:30 Sunday morning.
And the best part is that the proceeds will go to the BVFD.
Fire Chief Donald "Donnie" Morris and Assistant Chiefs Lanny Holland and Bill Burris lead almost 50 volunteers into harm's way regularly to fight brush, home, business and oil field fires.
The BVFD has been in constant operation since 1905, and it serves a 450-square-mile area around Bee County.
The department also provides mutual aid for all adjacent counties, including Live Oak, Goliad, Kenedy and Refugio counties. They will go even farther if they are needed.
The department has 14 pieces of equipment at its disposal, many of which provide state-of-the-art firefighting capabilities.
The newest truck in the department's fleet is an impressive, $1 million platform truck capable of taking firefighters 100 feet into the air.
BVFD members also offer training to fire departments all over South Texas, allowing firefighters to earn their certifications.
Anyone seeking additional information on the event may visit www.beefireup.com or call Brenda Hughes at (210) 771-8611, Wanda Polasek at (210) 215-0007 or Kries McGuffin at (830) 279-8590.
"This is the first time Brenda Hughes has opened her ranch to the public," McGuffin said. But the plan is to make the event an annual celebration.
"There have been so many people that have worked so hard on this," McGuffin said. "We're just glad that we can help the fire department.
The gate to the ranch is 2.2 miles east of the U.S. Highway 181 Bypass on the south side of the Charco Road (FM 3355).
"We'll have balloons and banners out there so people can find the place," McGuffin said.
Gary Kent is a reporter at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 120, or at email@example.com.


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HEXBUG was recently featured in an article on TMC's Info Tech Spotlight.
I was enjoying a busy day of holiday shopping at the local mall when I walked by an intriguing display full of robotic bugs. Since I am something of a techie and also the office expert on Robobees, I decided to do a closer inspection.
The robotic bugs, called HEXBUGS, are marketed as "Micro Robotic Creatures," and are sold by Innovation First Labs, Inc.. And I am not the only one who finds HEXBUGS kind of cool – the product earned slot number seven on Dr Toy's Ten Best Children's Products of 2010 list.
The battery-powered HEXBUGS come in a variety of different options, including an inchworm, crab, ant, nano and original models. They are equipped with sensors that allow them to react to light, sound and of course… one and other.


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Good morning, Mommies! Happy Holidays to everyone!
I am a 37 year old mommy nursing my 3 year old daughter, maybe once or twice during the day (very quick sessions) and at night to put her to sleep. I was on the mini pill for a couple of years and then tried a couple of other pills before I got off birth control completely about 4 months ago. My period returned about 6-8 months ago. My husband and I want one more child and I have been tracking my ovulation for the past 3 months. I will get a period, but I am not ovulating. Before when I was on birth control, I had no trouble conceiving and within a month or two of getting off birth control, I was pregnant. Wanted to get your opinions here. Is it because I am still nursing? Maybe the prolactin is interfering with ovulation? Or maybe is it my age? Or my body still adjusting to nursing, etc.? Hoping to ovulate soon! Not ready to completely wean my daughter yet, but want to get pregnant. I know other mommies are able to get pregnant while nursing. I was hoping to be one of them. But I have read that sometimes you have to wean completely in order for your body to start ovulating again. What has been your experience/what have you heard? Thanks for listening!!!


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In January, the Haggerty will present select works from the permanent collection purchased with funds provided by the Mary B. Finnigan Art Endowment Fund. A longtime supporter and Friend of the Haggerty Museum of Art board member, in 1991 Mary Finnigan gave a major gift to the museum to establish the art endowment fund, enabling the museum to collect significant 20th-Century American and European art works. Over the past twenty years, the Finnigan fund has brought 13 art gifts to the Haggerty collection. This mezzanine gallery exhibition will include paintings by Lovis Corinth, Jean Fautrier, Wifredo Lam, and Jacob Lawrence, among others.


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The Hubble image was created from HST data from proposal 9796: J. Miller (University of Michigan), G. Fabbiano and A. Zezas (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astropysics), P. Kaaret (University of Iowa), J. Grindlay (Harvard University), A. Kong (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), A. King (University of Leicester, UK), M. Ward (University of Durham, UK), V. Kalogera (Northwestern University), M. Krauss (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), M. Garcia (Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astropysics).
The science team is composed of A. Pellerin and M. Meyer (STScI), J. Harris (Stewart Observatory), and D. Calzetti (STScI).
This image is a composite of many separate exposures made by the ACS instrument on the Hubble Space Telescope using several different filters. Two filters were used to sample broad wavelength ranges. One filter was used to sample narrow wavelength emission. The color results from assigning different hues (colors) to each monochromatic image. In this case, the assigned colors are:


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The Interleague Nightmare Continues…
Friday night's loss after an irresponsible decision by an umpire not to review a home run that was called foul was magnified last night as the Phillies dropped the 2nd game in the series to the Red Sox. It began to pour as the game began and rookie pitcher, Antonio Bastardo, did not fare well in the rain. Then again, the defense did little to help him. The Phillies have had the best defense in baseball thus far, but last night committed 3 errors in the 1st inning. Between that and the pitching, they were buried in a 5 run deficit after one inning going into a rain delay.
95 minutes later, play resumed and Chad Durbin took the mound, pitching 3 scoreless innings. The Phillies offense got the team back in the game, scoring 4 runs. Chase Utley and Shane Victorino doubled to get 1 in the 3rd and then Raul Ibanez did his usual, knocking a solo shot over the right field wall in the 4th. Jayson Werth singled next and Pedro Feliz hit a home run behind him to make the score 4-5; it was Feliz's first home run in 40 games.
But the offensive outburst went for naught as reliever Jack Tashner (or Trashner?) took the mound and quickly gave up 3 more runs to the Sox in one inning. Rookie Sergio Escalona, who was called up again after Kyle Kendrick was sent back to the minors, pitched 2 innings; Escalona did great in the 6th, but in the 7th got wild and allowed 2 more runs to score. However, he did nail Phillie-hater, JD Drew very near the head with a pitch, so for that, Phillies fans everywhere thank him ;O) (FYI – this is a JOKE; I do not agree with anyone getting hit…in case that was unclear)
Werth did hit a solo homer in the 7th, but that would do it for the offense. The Phillies went down 11-6 in what took 5 hours and 16 minutes with the rain delay. After 3 games in a row with extra innings, then this delayed game, we can only hope the Phillies can muster the energy today to face Josh Beckett and maybe sneak away with 1 win in the series. JA Happ will pitch for the Phillies and the tired bullpen is counting on him. Oh, no pressure man. No pressure at all…
Here is the Photo Album from the game. I took some very interesting photos of the dark and ominous Philadelphia skyline during the rain delay, as well as game action.
Remember to keep VOTING for our Phillies All-Stars! VOTE up to 25 times per day, per email address!
Photos – Jenn
*Read more about the Phillies at my other home page, Phightin' Phils Phorum in the My Team Rivals network*
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Jenn – I blogged about this today – I'm sorry but as a fan of the game it disgusted me when the Phillies fans cheered when Drew got hit. So – the city of Brotherly love takes pleasure in others being hurt? The Phillies deserve better fans then that. So I guess you are all happy that Drew is too sore to play today? NOT a good day for Philadelphia. 12 years is too long to hold a grudge. It is time for the Phillies fans to move on. I lost a lot of respect for Phillies' fans yesterday because of that.
Julia – it is a running joke now in Philly about Drew. I just take it like that; a joke. I personally don't care who doesn't like who; I think it is just for fun. If some fans take it seriously, I just ignore it.
Ugh, that game was so brutal. I sat there too stubborn to leave because I was convinced they were going to have a miracle comeback but it wasn't to be. At least we got the win today!
And THANK YOU for taking a picture of Rob from "It's Always Sunny…"!!! I've been looking all over for pictures and I was too far away to get a good one… you definitely did! =)
man grow the hell up already. and stop complain about a call.
Umpirecr – I'll quit complaining when the umps start following the rules and do right by these teams. And leaving that comment on a blog is a bit juvenile, don't you think? Speaking of growing up…try it sometime.


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I want Patrick Ewing to get a head coaching job with the Knicks.
He worked with Dwight Howard the same year the Magic made the Finals, and he really helped improve Yao Ming's game, before he got hurt.
D'Antoni hasn't done s#!t for the Knicks, so it's time to bring someone who cares about helping the Knicks win and not about a 24 million dollar pay check.
Other people I'd like to see coach the Knicks: Lenny Wilkins(the Knicks were above .500 when he coached the team), Scott Skiles(he got Eddy Curry to average over a block per game one year. Enuff said), Jeff Van Gundy(has experience winning in New York).


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More Brooke schools to receive free meals
WELLSBURG – Children at two more Brooke County schools will receive free breakfasts and lunches as part of a federal program for schools that serve many low-income households.
On Wednesday the Brooke County Board of Education approved Colliers and Wellsburg primary schools' participation in the Community Eligibility Option School program.
Established through the Healthy, Hunger-free Kids Act of 2010, the pilot program provides eligible schools with federal funds for breakfasts and lunches for all students for three years.
Tom Davidson, the school district's child nutrition director, said to be eligible, more than 40 percent of a school's children must qualify for free breakfasts and lunches.
A total of 193 pupils were enrolled at Colliers Primary School last year, while Wellsburg Primary School's enrollment was 256.
Davidson said the program's success depends on a high number of pupils consuming the breakfasts and lunches. If not, the school district will lose money spent for the food.
Last year Beech Bottom Primary School entered the program.
Davidson said the program has been successful there, with about 90 percent of the school's 128 children consuming lunches. He said consumption of breakfasts is somewhat lower but consumption of breakfasts is lower at most schools.
Davidson said a school can opt out of the program each year or seek renewal after three years.
The program has been criticized by some because it provides free meals to students whose parents aren't of low income.
But Davidson said it also may feed children who are borderline eligible or whose parents feel embarrassed about applying for free or reduced-price meals.
In related business, the school board approved the $19,195 purchase of a Combi oven for the Brooke High School kitchen where meals are prepared for most Brooke County schools.
Davidson said the oven is a combination confection oven and steamer used to cook and keep food hot for transport to the various schools. The price was the lowest bid for the oven and was submitted by Carney and Sloan Inc. of Wheeling.
The board also heard from Larry Jones, a welding instructor at Brooke High School, who asked it to consider prohibiting cell phones at the school.
Currently cell phone use is prohibited during class but students may use them before and after school and between classes at the discretion of the school's staff, said Superintendent Kathy Kidder-Wilkerson.
Jones said a majority of teachers in the school's faculty senate want to see them prohibited because cell phones present a safety hazard and are not permitted in industrial settings emulated by the school's vocational program.
He said even when they are set on 'vibrate,' their ringing can cause an accident by startling students working with machinery.
Jones said the phones are distracting during instruction in other classrooms, too.
He said if a family emergency should arise and a parent wants to pick up their child early, the parent still must contact the school's office.
Jones said he's learned some local schools collect cell phones from students at the start of the day, lock them up and return them at the end.
Board President Jim Piccirillo said he would like to hear from other faculty members, adding they should understand their own cell phones could create a distraction also.
The board also:
Approved the hiring of Amanda Vice as a special education teacher at Beech Bottom Primary School, C.J. Besece as an assistant football coach at Brooke High School, Michael Findling as an assistant football coach at Wellsburg Middle School, Jerome Anderson as a custodian at Brooke High School, Margaret Jeane Sheperd, as a substitute French teacher for Brooke High School, Amy Bennett as an assistant softball coach at the high school, Rebecca Drake as advisor for the high school dance team, and Joseph Erlewine, Betty Lou Harris and Denise May as substitute teachers.
Approved the transfer of Regina Zolman as an aide and autism mentor at Follansbee Middle School from the same position at Brooke High School, Delores DeGarmo as a cook at Jefferson Primary School for a cook position at Brooke High School, Karen Fox as a custodian at Follansbee Middle School from a custodial position at Jefferson Primary School and the high school
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Funk can be fused with most any other genre, often with pleasing results (see the jazz fusion group Return to Forever for an example of bad results.) But barring those ill advised combinations, Funk has always fused best with countries whose native musical styles are rooted in polyrhythmic African tradition.
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Give Gitmo back
In last week's issue Mr. Tuttle called for ending our fruitless blockade of Cuba. This is laudable and sensible.
The blockade has been an abject failure. Fidel Castro has outlasted now nine presidents. More importantly, had our blockade been ended decades ago, communism in Cuba would have been long gone and Cuba would now be a major trading partner and American vacation destination.
It was disappointing, however, that an editorial calling for an end to the blockade didn't have a word about "Gitmo." You know, the prison nickname for our Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba...


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Montgomery, Alabama -a photo essay
This past July I was in Montgomery, Alabama for work meetings. Besides being the state capital, Montgomery is also the county seat for Montgomery County. Today, the city has a population slightly more than 200,000 -a significant increase from the … Continue reading
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Historic Selma, Alabama -a photo essay
Over the years, I have visited Selma, Alabama on several occasions. The county seat of Dallas County, Selma was incorporated in 1820. Originally inhabited by the Creek Indians, the city got its name from the poem, The Songs of Selma. Selma … Continue reading
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On the left the camera is pointing to the southeast and on the right of the view the camera is pointing to the northwest. For the larger JPEG version click here, or you can download the uncompressed TIFF file (53.7 MB) here. This view was taken at approximately 7:30 AM on Friday, April 29, 2011.
Our latest morning update from the Eternal Light Peace Memorial.
Here is our panorama which we have labeled to point out some of the landmarks in this view. Click on the image above for a larger version.
April 9, 2011.
March 17, 2011.
February 20, 2011.
January 29, 2011.
December 24, 2010.
November 12, 2010.
October 15, 2010.
February 15, 2010.
December 24, 2009.
December 6, 2009.
November 21, 2009.
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153rd Pennsylvania Infantry Monument Update, and Peace Light Update on May 23, 2009.
Peace Light Cleaning Update: A Little More Progress on May 22, 2009.
Peace Light Cleaning Update: No Visible Progress on May 20, 2009.
Another Gettysburg Monument Vandalized on May 19, 2009.
Peace Light: Some Photographs Taken When the Vandalism was First Discovered on January 27, 2009.
Peace Light Monument Vandalism on January 10, 2009.
Eternal Light Peace Memorial Dedication Ceremony on January 1, 2009.
153rd Pennsylvania Monument on Barlow Knoll on September 14, 2008.
Red Cloths Finally Removed From Monuments on July 7, 2008.
Smith's New York Battery Monument Still Awaits Restoration on May 31, 2008.
A New Type of Vandalism for Memorial Day on May 26, 2008.


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News Release from the office of Senator Carlos Uresti
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 19, 2009CONTACT: Mark Langford at 210-932-2568
DFPS Commissioner Heiligenstein to brief Blue Ribbon Task Force
Sen. Carlos Uresti has called a meeting of the Blue Ribbon Task Force in response to the recent deaths of children in Bexar County from apparent abuse and neglect.
Commissioner Anne Heiligenstein of the Department of Family and Protective Services has accepted an invitation to brief task force members on Child Protective Services' policies and procedures in investigating cases of child abuse and neglect.
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: San Antonio Central Library, 600 Soledad St.
Who: Sen. Carlos Uresti, DFPS Commissioner Anne Heiligenstein; Toni Van Buren, United Way; child service providers, advocates and Blue Ribbon Task Force volunteers
Senator Uresti represents Senate District 19, a 55,000 square mile area extending from the city of San Antonio in Bexar County to the Lower Valley of El Paso County and including approximately 750,000 people. The largest legislative district in the nation, it spans two time zones and contains nine of the 14 border counties in Texas.


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Ruffoni Opus Prima Hammered Stainless-Steel 7-Piece Cookware Set
- Summary
After more than 45 years of producing extraordinary pots and pans from copper, the Ruffoni family began channeling its traditional craftsmanship into stainless-steel cookware of the same exceptional quality. This set includes seven core pieces for everyday cooking and entertaining.
- Alternating layers of stainless steel and aluminum transfer heat efficiently, eliminating hot spots.
- Hand-hammered exterior with a unique serial number inscribed on the bottom.
- Solid stainless-steel handle.
- Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
- Handsome enough for stove-to-table presentation.
- Made in Italy..
7-piece set includes:
- 10" fry pan.
- 3 1/2-qt. soup pot with lid.
- 5-qt. braiser with lid.
- 5-qt. saute pan with lid.
- Dimensions & More Info
- 10" Fry Pan: 10" diam., 2" high; 2 lb. 6 oz.
- 3 1/2-Qt. Soup Pot: 7 3/4" diam., 4 1/4" high; 4 lb. 1 oz. with lid.
- 5-Qt. Braiser: 10" diam., 3 1/2" high; 6 lb. 10 oz. with lid.
- 5-Qt. Saute Pan: 10 1/4" diam., 3 1/2" high; 5 lb. 12 oz. with lid.
- Made in Italy.
- 10" Fry Pan: 10" diam., 2" high; 2 lb. 6 oz.
- Use & Care
- Ideal for use on any type of cooktop, including induction.
- Oven safe to 500°F.
- Use wood, plastic or heat-resistant nylon tools to avoid scratching the stainless-steel lining
- Do not use knives, sharp kitchen tools or an electric hand mixer in your cookware, as they may scratch lining.
- Allow pan to cool before washing.
- The pan and lid are dishwasher safe.
- Hand-wash removable knob.
- Avoid using steel wool, steel scouring pads or harsh detergents.
- To remove stubborn food residue, fill cookware with small amount of water and place over low heat until food is softened and easily removed.
- Cookware may discolor if not completely cleaned before reheating. To remove discolored areas, rub with a cloth dampened with lemon juice or white vinegar, or use a high-quality nonabrasive stainless-steel cleaner.
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Orders reciived by 9:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday through Thursday will arrive the next business day; orders placed Friday thorugh Sunday will arrive on the following Tuesday.
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- More about Ruffoni
Ruffoni was founded in 1962 in Omegna, Italy, a beautiful lakeside town at the base of the Alps that's known for its tradition of metalworking and coppersmiths. The Ruffoni family preserves this history in its private collection and museum, which showcases antique copper cookware and early copper-production processes. The company's skilled artisans still use many of these time-tested, hands-on techniques to craft heirloom-quality cookware as beautiful as it is functional. From hand-hammered exteriors to decorative molded handles and knobs, the famous Italian attention to design shines in every piece.


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|Durian Pancake
Pancakes comprise of such standard ingredients, that people have always experimented with different combinations of filling in order to create something more exciting. But I never dreamt that durian pancake would ever be invented.
During my recent visit to Hong Kong, I stopped off at the reputable Moon Kee Dessert house. With its highly affordable prices and laid back atmosphere, its fun and colourful range of desserts makes it Heaven for people with a sweet tooth (me). Among the variety of desserts they offer, their durian pancakes are one of the more peculiar options on the menu, attracting new customers and always bringing back the regulars.
Durian is not a fruit that everyone of you will encounter in your lifetime, yet if and when you do, it is a taste and smell that you will never possibly forget. Imagine Marmite but more intense; you don't just love it or hate it, you either lust and crave for it or you would leave a room to escape it.
Spiky and hard on the outside, creamy and soft on the inside, the fruit lets off an unbelievably pungent aroma the second it is cracked open. Describing the smell is almost impossible, it is similar to being hit in the face by the smell of fuel at a petrol station, along with a hint of sweetness and sourness. The taste of durian is just as difficult to describe. Nestled snug in their own pods, each individual bulb of flesh has its own stone and is both the colour and texture of slightly hardened custard. Each taste is powerful and overwhelming to the mouth, resembling the characteristics of a herb as opposed to a fruit.
So as I entered Moon Kee Dessert house, I thought that it was rather sensible to split the restaurant into two sections: if you were here for the durian, you will be seated on the right, if not then you follow the waitress to the left. No one is made to endure the smell and consequently, the guests are kept happy. Further to my amusement, "Durian District" signs are clearly displayed on the walls, to make it extra clear in case anyone ventures into the wrong side of the restaurant.
From the curious shape to the bright apple green shade, the durian pancake is intriguing from the moment it arrives at the table. For the durian virgins among you, the pretty frosted coating and poofy-roundness is certainly misleading as the flavour is not as innocent as the appearance. The durian pancake is made up of three layers: durian mash as filling, freshly whipped coconut cream moulded around it and wrapped up in a colourful pancake to entice you.
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The pancake shell is light and crisp, making it wonderfully delicious from the first bite. The fluffy coconut cream compliments the flavours of durian yet at the same time balances the strong taste, making it an even more enjoyable experience. Although the pancakes are packed with a considerable amount of cream, it is actually much lighter than I had ever expected it to be. A few minutes after finishing my first pair, I was already peering around like an excited meerkat for my second serving.
I have had plenty of desserts in my lifetime, and perhaps I am slightly biased by my apparent lust for durian, but these pancakes are one of the best sweets I have ever tasted and certainly the best as far as pancakes are concerned. Much to my delight, I have managed to find the recipe on the internet, and although I am unable to celebrate Pancake Day today with a portion of homemade durian pancakes (as durian is currently out of season), please watch this space towards the summer as I will be attempting these!
If you are yet to try these Kings of Fruits, Chinatown sells them when they're at their seasonal best. So whether you're brave enough to buy the whole fruit (£10-20), or just trying out a pre-packaged segment, you will definitely have an experience to tell.
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ISBE FY 2014 Budget Information
Education Budget Cuts, FY09 to FY13
The FY13 State General Fund allocation to ISBE totals $6.5 billion, an overall reduction of $861 million (11.6 percent) from FY09 appropriation levels. The state's education budget has seen more than a dozen items reduced and more than 30 items totally eliminated since FY09.
$320.9 million (7.0 percent) reduction in General State Aid
$133.7 million (39.4 percent) reduction in Transportation
$80.1 million (21.1 percent) reduction in Early Childhood
Additional state factors
- Due to the fiscal crisis, districts and other vendors have received late payments from the state since 2010. As of March 4, 2013 ISBE's FY13 payment backlog stood at $634.3 million, representing nearly 12 percent of the State's total backlog. At times during the past few years, ISBE's portion of the backlog has topped $1 billion.
National Comparisons
- Illinois ranks 50th in terms of the state proportion of K-12 funding. The Illinois State budget provides for just 28 percent of all funds spent on K-12 public education, while local funds make up 61 percent. For comparison, the national average is 47 percent from the state budget and 44 percent from local sources. (US Department of Education – Common Core of Data).
Amid the cuts totaling nearly a billion dollars, the public school student demographics are changing to include more students in need, requiring more resources
- The percent of low-income students went from 42.9 percent in 2009 to 49 percent in 2012.
- Our students classified as Limited English Proficient has also grown from 8 percent of all students statewide in 2009 to 9.4 percent in 2012.
- Homeless students are also on the rise, with about 29,000 in November 2010 compared to nearly 36,000 in November 2012. In that same time frame, the homeless students in Chicago Public Schools alone increased by more than 7,000 students, with 18,000 homeless CPS students reported in November 2012.
Next Steps in the budget cycle: What happens next?
- ISBE held several open budget hearings throughout the state in the fall to hear the priorities of local providers and citizens.
- The Board discussed the budget at the December meeting and agreed to move toward an increase to General State Aid and Early Childhood funding.
- The Board approved their budget request in January and submitted to the Governor's Office of Management of Budget. The Board seeks to restore $875 million in order to provide full education funding as required under Illinois law.
- The Governor revised the budgets proposed by all State agencies, and submitted a consolidated proposed budget to the General Assembly March 6.That budget proposes to cut an additional $300 million from the K-12 State education budget.
- The House and the Senate will each hold open public budget hearings in the spring (more information will be posted at http://www.ilga.gov/), as they consider amendments to the Governor's budget. Each house will then approve its own revised version of the FY14 budget.
- Further hearings will be held in Springfield as the two houses reconcile these versions into a final bill that will be sent to the Governor's desk in the summer 2013.
- The Governor has significant veto authority over the bill, and can "strike out" both language and appropriation items. Any budget items not vetoed are immediately enacted into law; modified items are again considered by the General Assembly during a special "veto session" in the fall of 2013.
- ISBE works hard to incorporate input from stakeholders across the state during the budget process, but ultimate authority for education funding in Illinois rests with the General Assembly and Governor. ISBE only has direct discretion in allocating line items that make up about 7 percent of the budget.
- Parents and administrators are encouraged to contact their local state senators and representatives directly and to participate in General Assembly hearings, as the budget is developed.
Fact Sheets
- Fact Sheet - Illinois Education Funding & Recent Cuts (3/13)
- Fact Sheet - General State Aid (3/13)
- Fact Sheet - Changing Illinois Public School Demographics and Education Funding (3/13)
- Fact Sheet - Illinois Ranks Last in State Contribution to P-12 funding; EFAB "Foundation Level" Not Approved Since FY02 (3/13)
Press Releases
- Education Funding Advisory Board: Double education investment by $4.7 billion; current resources a `failure of the state's moral and fiduciary responsibilities' (Jan 23, 2013)
- ISBE FY14 Budget Recommendation (Jan 24, 2013)
- ISBE shares impact of GSA proration (Feb 11, 2013)


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OK. This has been going on for months now. I haven't made a big deal out of it because I thought it might be one of those things she outgrows esp. if I don't act as if it's a big deal, like an imaginary friend or talking about doo-doo.
We nurse these days mainly first thing in the a.m. and last thing at night with maybe one or two sessions during the day, sometimes none. She's almost 15 mos old. Since around Sept., when she unlatches because she's finished, she will immediately grab the same nipple she was nursing and won't let go until she falls asleep or is distracted by something more interesting. Sometimes she even nurses one nipple and grabs the OTHER one at the same time. She gets upset when I try to pry her little hand off. So most of the time I let her as long as it isn't hurting. she doesn't do it all the time, but I wonder if this has something to do with weaning and being VERY attached to mommy (which I love esp knowing one day she'll outgrow that big time). When we BF in the bed in the morning, she falls asleep with nipple in hand and I ca then pry her fingers off. at night, she is hypervigilant about it: she falls asleep nipple in hand and i have to wait until she is totally limp and deeply asleep before prying or she wakes up and gets whiny.
I know one day I'll miss all this . . . . . . meantime what is going on here? any ideas?


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The local area singing competition is open to the public and anyone 12 to 18 years of age can enter. Those with the highest scores at the auditions will then make their way to the finals at the Fusion Music Fest where guest celebrity judges will be on hand to give them some criticism and support to help them get on their path to becoming a professional singing superstar.
Each person who participates in the auditions will perform, either a capella, with music they bring or guitar, to a panel of three judges. Then they will each receive a call back if they're one of the top 10 finalists to compete at the Fusion Music Fest on July 13 at the Bee County Expo Center.
From there the finalists will be judged and the top 10 will be cut to the top five and will get to perform one more song for the top three prizes.
The first place winner will receive a trophy, as well as recording time at ZMJ Studios, a professional photo shoot by Armando Musquez Photography, an appearance on Channel 3's "Domingo Live" TV show, and be represented by "Cisneros Music Entertainment" at future events.
The Bee 'N Idol auditions are on Wednesday, June 12, from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 15, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Kicker 106 Studio, 2300 S. Washington St. in Beeville.
You also can enter your audition online and get more information at www.Cisnerosmusic.com.


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What if your assistance dog outlives you?
We don't always think about what will happen if our assistance dog outlives us. Usually our focus is on the grief we'll feel when our beloved dog goes before us, since dogs usually have a short lifespan.
But planning ahead to make sure your assistance dog is cared for if you die before they do is important. A pet trust is a legal mechanism recognized in most states. It allows you to plan for the care of your dog, including providing the financial means to do so.
First, if you got your assistance dog from an agency, you have to determine whether or not you own your dog. Some agencies retain ownership while some agencies turn over ownership to the recipient. This is an important question to answer before you proceed.
You may think that a provision in your will covers the care of your dog, but it offers no guarantee. A pet trust, a type of "honorary trust," must be established for your wishes to be enforceable. Cornell's "DOGWatch" newsletter recently took on this topic in detail, and here are some of the points they raised.
Since dogs are considered property by law, and can't directly receive an inheritance, a trustee and caregiver are needed for a pet trust. The trustee is the person who manages the funds of the trust and the caregiver, who may or may not be the same person as the trustee, is the one actually taking care of the dog. Naming more than one caregiver is wise. You are the settler or grantor of the trust, the person who creates it. The beneficiary of the trust is your dog.
Whether you find the forms for your pet trust online or hire an attorney, the main thing is getting the trust set up so you know your assistance dog will be cared for in the manner you feel is important. As long as the details you spell out are not considered by the court to be "capricious," and the amount of money is not considered excessive (like the $12 million Leona Helmsley left for her dog), the trust should be enforceable.
To make sure your wishes are carried out, you will not only have to set up the trust, but also take additional steps including:
- Talk to your caregiver(s) and make sure they're willing to take on the responsibility.
- Spell out specific details of care for your dog.
- Make sure enough money is set aside for your dog's care over his expected lifetime, plus something for the caregiver's time.
- Give copies of the trust to the trustee and caregiver(s).
To you, your assistance dog is a partner and family member. In the eyes of the law, he or she is just a piece of property. I want to make sure that Whistle has the best care possible if I die before him. Plan ahead with a pet trust to ensure your assistance dog is cared for, even if they outlive you.Image courtesy of africa / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.
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Keith Appling scored 19 points to lead 10th ranked Michigan State to a 58-43 win over 22nd ranked Wisconsin in a Big Ten men's basketball game in East Lansing Thursday night.
The Badgers once again suffered through a cold shooting night, making only 4 of 23 three point attempts and 9 of 15 free throws.
Travis Trice hit a three-point shot at the end of the first half to give the Spartans a 25-18 lead.
In the second half, Michigan State opened a 21-point lead before the Badgers closed the gap in the final minutes.
Ben Brust was the only Badger to score double figures with 10. Ryan Evans had 9 points and 11 rebounds. Sam Dekker added 9 points.
Wisconsin is now 20-10 overall and 11 and 6 in the Big Ten. The loss eliminates the Badgers from any chance of sharing the conference championship.
Michigan State improves to 23-7 overall, 12-5 in the Big Ten.


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Facebook has ticked off its users again, this time by forcing mobile users to download its Messenger app. Check out the rest of Facebook's most annoying changes.
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Gun safety gets Select Board attention in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD A gun seller in town wants her neighbor to stop shooting his guns without something to stop the bullets.
Darlene Covey, along with her husband Thomas, owns and operates Black Ops Firearms in Plainfield. Covey attended the towns regular Select Board meeting this week to ask the board to do something about an issue she says she has been dealing with for three years.
Covey said her neighbor, John Pallas, and his family shoot their guns for hours on end without anything to stop the bullets travel if they miss their targets. She said the Pallas family lives on a small parcel of land on Fowler Road surrounded by other peoples property and homes, including a field owned by the Coveys. Because the parcel of land the Pallas family occupies is so small just over a quarter acre Covey said that without something to stop the bullets, theyre always traveling across someone elses property.
Covey said the Pallas household used to target shoot towards her field, where she would walk, work and where her woodpile is located, but she convinced them to stop shooting in that direction. Now, she says, they shoot toward trees in another direction where theres a house and where they come perilously close to shooting into Fowler Road.
If someone happens to be walking down, driving down in a car, its not a good situation, she said, calling it an accident waiting to happen.
Plainfield has an ordinance adopted in 2006 that bans people from shooting guns within the village, but the ordinance contains no language addressing how people can shoot their guns elsewhere in town.
Covey asked the board to amend its gun ordinance to add a provision saying if people want to shoot their guns, they must put up a berm, or mound of dirt, or some other obstacle to block the travel of the bullets and keep them from going into other peoples property. She also suggested having a minimum acreage requirement for people wanting to shoot firearms on their own property. She said a regular .22 caliber bullet can travel anywhere from half a mile to a mile.
Covey said shes tried talking to the Pallas family about her concerns, and has sent them letters about the issue, but nothing seems to be working. Sometimes when she hears the guns going off, Covey said she goes out and walks towards the Pallas property to talk to them about their shooting and when they see her they stop shooting and run into the house.
Pallas did not return a call for comment.
Covey said she sells guns and hunts with guns. She doesnt have a problem with firearms, But I do have a problem with people using them and not being safe about it. I dont care if they shoot whatever, as long as (the bullets) stop on their property.
After the meeting, Covey said she wants people to use guns, but to do so responsibly.
Select Board member Bram Towbin said the proposal seemed like common sense. Select Board chairwoman Alice Merrill said she would investigate the issue and see what the board can do.
The board planned to take up the matter at a later meeting.
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Richard Childress Racing
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From Haulin' the Mail to Haulin' Race Cars
July 13, 2013
No. 2 NASCAR Nationwide Series team hauler driver Barry Sheppard has spent most of his professional life driving for a living. However, he didn't get his start driving across country hauling race cars. The Stuart, Va., native made ends meet by delivering mail.
One day, his friend and NASCAR team owner Eddie Wood asked him to help out for a trip to Rockingham (N.C.) Speedway. Shortly after, Sheppard was offered a fulltime position with the premier racing organization and he quickly left the mail route behind and hit the road as part of Wood Brothers Racing.
The silver-haired southerner recounted how he got his start in NASCAR."I was bored and didn't have anything to do in the afternoons. Eddie (Wood) and I have been friends for years; I'd go over to the shop, sweep the floors and whatever was needed," Sheppard said. "Well, their hauler driver just up and quit one day. I told Eddie I'd like to see what it's like, and that weekend I headed to Rockingham."
A short time later, Len Wood called Sheppard into his office and offered him a fulltime job as the hauler driver for the No. 21 team. Back in the day, Sheppard remembered times that there were just four of them on the crew. At Daytona International Speedway teams brought separate engines for practice, qualifying and the race, and would be able to make the swap in 45 minutes. While testing is restricted in today's world, back in the 90's teams would test non-stop.
Sheppard made the drive to and from Talladega Superspeedway eight times in one year for six tests and two races. He was with Wood Brothers Racing for 11 years having worked with drivers such as Michael Waltrip, Elliott Sadler and Ricky Rudd. "My favorite was Ricky Rudd," Sheppard said. "He was good to us and respectful. He was just a smart old-school driver."
In 2003, Sheppard made the switch to Richard Childress Racing as the hauler driver for the No. 31 team and Robby Gordon. In his 10 years with RCR, he's worked with Gordon, Dave Blaney, Casey Mears, Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, Sadler and now Brian Scott.
Sheppard saw an opportunity to see the country while being paid to work alongside his friends. At the time, the furthest west he had ever been was Spiceland, Indiana, and for 18 years, the Southern Virginian has crossed the countryside multiple times.
This season, Sheppard will pilot his Freightliner rig to more than 20 states in 10 months stretching as far west as California and as far north as New Hampshire. He sums up his job after 18 years on the road like this: "I'm still having fun each week and have enjoyed it over the years."


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I had read pp here and three things:
First, I was induced with ds3 and no problems with milk supply at all and he was being induced 3 weeks early due to Gestational Diabetes and he was estamated at being close to 8lbs. Which oddly enough he was close.
Two, with ds3 dr though I might have had retained placenta. If you had retained placenta from my understanding you would have had really high fever and all that goes with having any kind of infection.
Thirdly, 3rd degree tear would have nothing to do with low milk supply. With dd I had a 4th degree tear and hemoragged(sp) and no impact on milk supply.
I don't think the induction it self, retained placenta or even the 3rd degree tear had anything to do with low milk supply. I would probably go with the fact they might have had gestational age off way too much.


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For Immediate Release
May 3, 2006
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will conduct
a series of public hearings on Illinois' proposed
changes to the special education rules (Part 226 of Title
23 of the Illinois Administrative Code) during the coming
months. The purpose of these hearings is to discuss the
proposed changes to the rules and to accept public comment.
The proposed changes to Part 226 are available online
at http://www.isbe.net/rules/proposed/pdfs/226wf.pdf.
Any individual who needs accommodations for a disability
to participate in a hearing (e.g., interpretive services,
assistive learning devices, materials in alternate formats)
should notify the Illinois State Board of Education at
217/782-5589 one week prior to the public hearing date.
The meeting sites are accessible to individuals with disabilities,
and no pre-registration is required.
For further information, please contact Illinois State
Board of Education Special Education Services –
Springfield at 217-782-5589.
Please note that the phone numbers of the hearing
locations listed on the following page are provided for
direction information only. Please call ISBE at 217-782-5589
for all other inquiries.
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Gov. Susana Martinez has a public-relations problem that could become her political nightmare if she doesn't come clean on simple records requests.
Martinez needs to disclose details of an expensive security detail in 2012 that cost taxpayers more than $33,500 to pay for more than 1,600 hours of overtime worked by state police.
And while she's providing those answers, she should provide proof of who paid for a six-day alligator-hunting trip by her husband, Chuck Franco, in 2011.
She should lay it all out there in the interest of full transparency.
The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government recently entered the fray by filing a request under the Inspection of Public Records Act. FOG seeks documents detailing the overtime paid and travel expenses, including lodging and meals, incurred by officers assigned to the governor's security detail.
"FOG does not believe the denial is supported by recent New Mexico court cases interpreting IPRA," FOG said in a statement issued Tuesday.
Recent court rulings have come down on the side of full public access to records, including financial records involving expenditure of public funds.
The governor's office so far only has released totals, but not the line-item details explaining the expenses.
FOG's statement said it "took the action after state officials denied parts of an identical request from The Associated Press. The state's response to other parts of the request has been inadequate."
As for her husband's gator-hunting trip, Martinez has been equally tight-lipped. She said that trip cost New Mexico $123.94 for the security detail that accompanied Franco into the bayou. The other costs were paid for by private parties. But there are no supporting details to verify her claim.
New Mexico's governor — who earns $128,700 annually, plus expenses — is never not the governor. She's on the clock 24/7. Part of serving the citizens of New Mexico is that a well-compensated public servant's spouse's activities also can be open to public examination. That is what is happening with Franco.
Some Martinez foes or doubters suspect a connection exists between this trip and the winner of a bid to run an Albuquerque racetrack. Some of those bidders just happen to live in the state Franco visited, Louisiana. That is why the public has a right to know whether a connection exists and words without documents are not good enough, Gov. Martinez.
Both matters are drawing attention throughout New Mexico. It is a distraction to the governor and her team as long as the questions and potential suspicions linger.
Martinez can eliminate any appearance of impropriety, whether it involves security detail costs for the governor or for members of her family, by responding fully and providing any necessary supporting documents.
Full disclosure is the price people must pay when they hold a well-compensated job paid for by taxpayers.
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With a sophisticated look, the Chevrolet Sonic stands out by being equal in both price and fuel efficiency.
As the second generation of the Chevrolet Aveo, it was introduced to the market in fall 2011. Starting at $13,735 for the sedan, the Sonic also comes in a Hatchback model priced at $14,635, according to Chevrolet.
The Sonic gets 40 highway and 29 city with a 1.4L turbocharged engine and manual transmission, according to Chevrolet. The 1.8L manual transmission gets 35 mph highway and 26 mpg city and the automatic with the same engine gets 35 mpg highway and 25 mpg city, according to M Live. It can also reach 60 mph in 8.2 seconds.
Not too shabby for a sedan.
Equipped with 10 airbags, the Sonic was chosen as a 2011 Top Safety Pick by the Institute For Highway Safety. It also features a Sirius Radio, OnStar and Bluetooth.
No. 1: Volkswagen Passat TDI
The Volkswagen Passat TDI Sedan is definitely a vehicle to take a "pass at."
Introduced to the U.S. in 1973, Passat is German for "trade wind." With a 2.0L and clean diesel engine, the Passat gets a remarkable 43 mpg highway and 31 mpg city with manual transmission. The automatic transmission gets 40 mpg highway and 30 mpg city.
It also has a high pressure steel that holds well when a crash occurs, front wheel drive and ABS to control steering for a quicker response, according to Volkswagen.
The Passat also comes in a 2.5L, 5-cylinder engine and a 3.6L V6 engine model. The sedan also features Bluetooth, a navigation touchscreen and an adapter to plug in an iPod. Starting at $25,995, it was chosen as a 2011 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick.
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"Over their food and over their drink they render God thanks."
~ Aristides, Christian apologist; describing the Christian practice of "saying grace" before meals (c. A.D. 123); all the more impressive because his matter-of-fact description denotes a common practice and therefore one of much earlier origin.


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Your hotel in the centre of Barcelona
Located in the heart of the Gothic District, surrounded by shops, restaurants and areas of leisure, Gran Hotel Barcino proposes that you enjoy Barcelona with all the commodities of a 4-star hotel. Thanks to its excellent location, you can access the Ramblas, the beach, the cathedral and many other points of interest with just a short walk. Near the hotel you can find a paying car park and many public transport options to move around Barcelona comfortably.


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Francis J. Huck
Another World War II veteran has died. Francis J. Huck, 87, of Masonic Park Road, Marietta, passed away Feb. 17, 2013 at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland.
He was born May 19, 1925, to Louis and Louise Burkhart Huck. He graduated from Marietta High School, Class of 1943. He entered the service in 1944 in the Navy Seabees Construction Battalion, where he served on Okinawa, building up Marine air bases.
Upon returning from the service, he attended The Ohio State University, where he graduated with a degree in horticulture. He partnered with his father and his brother as L.E. Huck and Sons, raising potatoes and commercial vegetables for many years, and later as Huck Brothers Potato Growers. When he left the farming business he went with the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Farmers Home Administration, serving as assistant county supervisor in Portsmouth, Marietta, New Philadelphia and Carrollton, Ohio over a period of 19 years, retiring in 1997. He later was employed by Community Action as a van driver, transporting patients for treatment.
For many years he was a member of the Ohio Potato Growers and Marietta Truck Growers associations. He was a two-term member of St. Mary Parish Council, having served as president. He was a 60-year member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #478 and a 4th Degree Knight. He was also a member of St. Vincent DePaul Society, as well as the American Legion and VFW. He was an avid Buckeye fan, "win or lose." His favorite pastime was bowling, and he had belonged to a league for many years, and more recently had joined his favorite bowling buddies on Mondays and Thursdays.
Francis is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joan Milsark Huck, whom he married on Sept. 15, 1956; six children, Tom (Kim) Huck of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Juliet of Los Angeles, California, Andy (Josie) of Powell, Ohio, Elaine of Phoenix, Arizona, Cathy Brown of Westerville, Ohio, Chris (Mike) Slaughter of Columbus, Ohio; four grandchildren, Vince Huck, Anthony Huck, Alli Brown and Holly Brown; a brother, Louis Huck Jr. and family; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Mary Catherine Poynter, Regina Klinger, and Pauline Hetz; and a son, Walter "Scooter" Huck.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to St. Vincent DePaul Society, c/o St. Mary Church, 506 Fourth St., Marietta, Ohio, 45750; or to St. Mary's School Tuition Assistance, 320 Marion St., Marietta, Ohio, 45750.
Funeral liturgy, with Mass, will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday (Feb. 22, 2013) at St. Mary Catholic Church. The Rev. Msgr. John Michael Campbell will be the celebrant. Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home, 408 Front St. There will be a vigil service at 3 p.m., and the rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Burial will be in New St. Mary's Cemetery, with full military honors.
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Did Kelly Clarkson Regain The 30 Pounds She Lost Last Spring?
In May, Kelly Clarkson had everyone buzzing for showing up to a red carpet event looking slim and trim. The singer reportedly worked out five days a week and followed a portion controlled diet to shed a whopping 30 pounds.
Her boyfriend Brandon Blackstock, Reba McEntire's stepson, also helped motivate her. "Nobody likes to be not toned when you're dating someone," she told told Us Weekly.
But like so many people (stars and non-celebs alike), it appears she's gained back at least some of the weight. The singer kicked off the start of her "Stronger" tour in Dublin, Ireland, on Wednesday looking quite a bit curvier than she did several months ago.
However, there are plenty of stars who are curvy and sexy (Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, etc.), so why can't Kelly be grouped with them? Our advice - she should wear stage costumes that flatter her figure. Rock that booty!
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Robert Witmer
SALEM – Robert L. Witmer, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully at home on February 20, 2013.
Bob, son of the late Paul and LaRue Witmer, was born on May 13, 1937 in Columbiana.
Bob is a graduate of Greenford High School, Malone College and also received his Master's degree from Westminster College.
Bob served as coach, teacher and administrator in various capacities in the Kidron and Columbiana areas. He began his career as a teacher at Central Christian School, and then moved on to principal at South Range Elementary and Middle School. Over the years he also served as an administrator at Central Christian, Wooster Christian, Kingsway Christian and East Liverpool Christian schools.
In the midst of his career in education he also co-owned and managed W.W. Equipment, a John Deere dealership, as well as also pursuing a life of farming. His passion for farming began at an early age. He, with his father and family, raised a nationally recognized Brown Swiss herd.
Later in life he was able to share this love of farming with his son, Mark, as they established another herd of record-breaking Brown Swiss cows.
Bob was known for his love of animals, history and music, including singing in the church choir while he was an active member at Greenford Christian Church. He was also an active member at Leetonia Mennonite Church earlier in his life.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara (Helmuth) Witmer, whom he married on Dec. 29, 1962 and recently celebrated 50 years of marriage with; his three sons, Mark (Linda), Jon (Michelle), and Mike Witmer; his daughter Beth (Steve) Martin; and a sister Martha Jean (Tom) Mercer; and his 11 grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his brothers, Dean Witmer and Paul Witmer Jr.
Bob's godly example and legacy have touched the lives and hearts of many people.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Greenford Christian Church with Sean Kelly officiating.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in Columbiana and one hour prior to the services Sunday at the church.
Burial will be at Midway Mennonite Cemetery.
Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.


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Posted on June 30, 2014
In the News
Michael Lombardo, professor of biology, was interviewed by Der Spiegel for a story about the 2014 World Cup and his paper "On the evolution of sport."
Yvette Petti, associate dean for graduate nursing programs, was interviewed by WOOD-AM for a story about the Jonas Center grants received by two nursing students.
Lisa Miller, director of the Meijer Campus in Holland, and Carol Sanchez, professor of management and director of international business programs for Seidman College of Business, were named institutional representatives for Michigan ACE Women's Network.
WGVU-FM received the General Excellence Award at the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors 2013 broadcast competition.
Patrick Center, WGVU news and public affairs manager, received the following awards from the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors: Best Individual Reporting, Best Enterprise/Investigative Reporting, Best Natural Sound, Best Feature Story, Best Spot News and second-place awards for Hard News and News Documentary.
David Moore, WGVU producer-announcer, received second place from the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors for Newscast.
Caroline MacGregor, WGVU reporter, received second place from the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors for Individual Reporting.
Cindy Laug, administrative assistant for CLAS Dean's Office, gave a presentation, "The Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon," at the Grand Rapids Historical Society annual banquet at the Women's City Club in Grand Rapids.
Donald Mitchell Jr., assistant professor of education, wrote an article, "Reforming Gendered Tenure Policies in U.S. Higher Education: A Policy Recommendation," published in the Journal of Progressive Policy and Practice.
Bopi Biddanda, professor of water resources, chaired a session, "Transitions at the Water's Edge: Changing Carbon and Nutrient Cycling in Coastal Ecosystems," and gave a presentation, "Systematically Variable Carbon Metabolism in a Great Lakes Coastal Zone," at the Great Lakes Research annual conference at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
Bonnie Wesorick, of the Bonnie Wesorick Center for Health Care Transformation, wrote an article, "Polarity Thinking: An Essential Skill for Those Leading Interprofessional Integration," published in the Journal of Interprofessional Healthcare.
Judy Whipps, professor of liberal studies and philosophy, wrote an article, "Local Community: Place-Based Pragmatist and Feminist Education," published in the Pluralist.
Mark Schaub, chief international officer, gave a presentation, "Expanding Pathways for Global Competence Through Faculty/Staff Exchange," at the NAFSA: Association of International Educators annual conference in San Diego, California.
Amy Russell, associate professor of biology, received a $318,460 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to research skin immune proteins as predictors of resistance against white-nose syndrome in bats.
Deborah Bambini, associate professor of nursing, was inducted into the National League of Nursing's Academy of Nursing Education as a fellow.


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Richards - since when has that been a qualifier for MoS? I'm not sure I can ever remember the top try scorer being given the award, otherwise it would be boring, just like if it was only given to a tough tackling forward every year as some people seem to want.
It should be judged on overall impact and importance to a team and competition, if they decide Richards I won't complain, but I've no doubt many will complain if it went to someone like Westwood over Richards.


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Council agrees to hold innkeeper summit
BARRE Mayor Thomas Lauzon remains in information-gathering mode, but city councilors have supported his suggestion they schedule a summit with the owners of local lodging establishments in the wake of a shooting outside one of them late last week.
Startled by reports that one armed man shot and critically injured another in what police have described as an attempted drug-related robbery at the Budget Inn on Friday night, councilors embraced Lauzons call for a meeting with all of Barres lodging owners.
The discussion, which occurred during the councils meeting Tuesday night, lasted all of five minutes, and Lauzon did most of the talking. The mayor suggested public safety was the citys primary interest and said a candid discussion with all of those in the local hospitality industry was in order.
Its not my intention to single out anyone, or exclude anyone, he said. Im not making a judgment about anyone, but I am attempting to gather as much information as I can.
That process began over the weekend when Lauzon submitted a public records request to the state Department of Finance and Management seeking information on any payments the state has made to house people at the Budget Inn and six other Barre establishments over the past four years.
Lauzon told councilors Tuesday that his request has been forwarded to the state Department for Children and Families and he didnt expect an answer for several days.
If there is a connection between last weeks shooting and the states practice of offering housing assistance to those who are homeless, recently released from foster care or under the supervision of the state Department of Corrections, Lauzon stopped well short of saying so. He did use the phrase best practices with regard to the operation of lodging establishments several times, but never elaborated and didnt indicate he had any reason to believe that the owner of the Budget Inn could have done anything to prevent the shooting.
Lauzon did reiterate his desire to invite owners of inns and motels to a meeting after he had assembled information, ranging from state housing assistance payments theyve received to local code violations for which theyve been cited.
I would like to talk about steps we could take moving forward to make sure that owners of lodging establishments are employing best practices, he said.
Lauzon said the council technically has the authority under state law to license hotels, motels and inns in much the same way it does bars and nightclubs. However, he said, he isnt prepared to recommend that.
I dont know that Ill go there, he said with regard to licensing.
Lauzon said he is certain that a conversation is in order to ensure the safety of Barre residents and those who are guests at various establishments and asked the council whether it preferred that discussion to occur in public or private.
It isnt clear how meeting with innkeepers to discuss best practices and public information would justify an executive session under Vermonts open meetings law, though councilors agreed a closed-door meeting would not be necessary.
I think it would be fine to be in public, Lucas Herring said.
Me too, said Charlie Dindo, with Anita Chadderton nodding in agreement.
Lauzon said the shooting refocused the councils attention on an issue it has talked about before, albeit for different reasons.
We have had discussions about some of the lodging establishments in town, and most of those discussions have been with regard to code violations and the need for compliance, Lauzon said.
Many of those discussions have involved the Budget Inn, and the North Main Street motel was selected as what city officials described as the test case for a zoning provision aimed at preventing motels from essentially converting rooms into apartments. A Development Review Board decision a year ago in that case sparked a legal appeal that has not yet been resolved.
Last weeks shooting may have permanently paralyzed one man 30-year-old Justin Roberts and has another Marcus A. Stone, 24 in jail after pleading not guilty to a felony count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. It was the latest incident involving the inn, which is a few hundred feet from the police station.
Roberts remained in critical condition at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington on Wednesday. Stone, who was unable to post bail after his arraignment this week, was being held at the state prison in St. Johnsbury.
According to court records, police responded to a report of gunshots at the motel shortly after 11:30 p.m. Friday and found Roberts lying on the ground and Stone holding a handgun nearby. Roberts, who police said was also armed, had a wound in his back where the bullet exited through his neck.
Stone, who police said was staying at the motel with his girlfriend and her baby, was arrested and charged with the shooting after Roberts allegedly came to his room with a gun and demanded money.
According to court documents, Roberts grabbed cash from the room and fled before being chased and shot by Stone. Police claim at least some of the money in the room was drug-related.
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Former Governor and Sport's Enthusiast Ed Rendell, Sportscaster Howard Eskin, and Nonagenarian and Golfer Louise "Bobbie" Rose Among the Inductees.
The Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame and Adolph and Rose Levis Museum (PJSHOF) is celebrating its 17th anniversary by honoring nine new individuals at a reception to be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the Gershman Y (401 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147).
The 2014 inductees include Steven Chadwin, Howard Eskin*, Jules Love, Bobbie Rose, Michael Rose, Sara Schiffman, Steve Smoger, Leonard Tose, and Pillar of Achievement honoree, Ed Rendell.* Founders Harvey Brodsky, Sam Rabinowitz, and William Steerman will be recognized as well as inductees and Pillar of Achievement Honorees from 1997-2013. Finally, the 2013 JCC Maccabiah Games® Team Philadelphia Graduating Athletes will receive special recognition.
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#1730 - 05/17/00 11:44 AM Re: UK English - US English Dictionary
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non-sports fan that I am, I had to call for verification,
but I was right: the professional basketball team, which
puts balls through HOOPS, of PHILadelphia, Pennsylvania,
is named the Seventy-SIXERS. Philadelphia is considered
to be the seat of the Amercian Revolution, in 1776.
Yes, a williwaw is a violent wind gust or storm.
#1731 - 05/22/00 04:45 AM Re: UK English - US English Dictionary
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Loc: Auckland, New Zealand
Jo - I knew it was there somewhere! Try this site:
>>I'm also interested in the separate development of the English language in Australia, Asia and the Carribean. <<
That's a whole new topic! I have learned that the English as spoken here in New Zealand seems to rely on abbreviations - a colleague today referred to the "Rellies" who came to visit: he was referring to his relatives. Children under 4 years old attend a "Kindy" (kindergarten), and the person who delivers snail mail is the "Postie". That last is pretty good, though, as it is completely gender-unspecific.
I wonder what the end result will be?
#1732 - 05/22/00 05:52 PM Re: UK English - US English Dictionary
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Posts: 679
Loc: Somewhere outside New York
The only differences (bar some very obscure words) between US and UK (ugh! , include Ireland in that) is the letter 'u' for such words as colour/color arbour/arbour and the 'shun' words such as connection/connexion. 'Bumming around' is aterm used this side of the pond (as is 'bum' for someone who does little with their life) but 'bum' does predominantly stand for a posterior/derriere/behind/backside/lower back. No wonder we want to shorten it!!
#1733 - 05/22/00 05:58 PM Re: UK English - US English Dictionary
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If you've heard the accent you will know why! He/she would be equally unintelligible in both the US and Oz. I have great respect for the Yorkies but they have an extremely accented English. Ah woodent say daat ah knew nowt boot wut ahwaz taw kinbout cos ahv huerd th'acksent and its pleen boo'ful. Greet cricket too.
#1734 - 05/23/00 08:32 AM Re: UK English - US English Dictionary
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Loc: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
David, Im sure youll be delighted to know that rellies, kindys and posties are all well and thriving in Aussie (at least, in the Tassie part of it we refer to the rest of the country as the mainland).
And after weve watched the weekend footie (Australian Rules carn the Bombers!), we might have a snag or two on the barbie, and catch something on the telly (which, I suspect, is now an international abbreviation for culture) [grin]
#1735 - 05/23/00 02:00 PM Re: UK English - US English Dictionary
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Posts: 112
Loc: Auckland, New Zealand
>>we refer to the rest of the country as the mainland<<
...and I have heard the whole country referred to as "that little island off the West Coast of New Zealand!" {grin}
So perhaps this section of the thread should be renamed "Antipodean English"??
#1736 - 05/23/00 03:47 PM Re: UK English - US English Dictionary
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Posts: 1981
David 108
Thanks for the site - it just goes to prove that there is very few new ideas - someone's nearly always been there first.
#1737 - 05/23/00 04:19 PM Posties and Barbies
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Posts: 1981
I suppose Kiwi's and Aussies just like to rhyme. I posted ages ago about Scottish "pinkies" and I've certainly heard "posties" mentioned here. Most of the others are pretty universal, I suspect.
There was some discussion a while ago that UK children (Rubrick, should I be including Eire here, how about the BBC cop-out "These Islands" as the only thing that can describe us in a historical sense) were changing the way they spoke - finishing each sentence with an "up" beat, as though everything were a question. It was put down to watching too much "Neighbours".
I wonder whether its part of a general (not necessarily conscious) trend, to sound more informal and friendly by using lots of diminutives, telly, barbie, rellies ....
#1738 - 05/25/00 10:12 AM Re: UK English - US English Dictionary
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Posts: 1981
Note to tsuwm - you might like to look at how they spell the z word!
#1739 - 05/25/00 02:20 PM Re: Posties and Barbies
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Posts: 112
Loc: Auckland, New Zealand
>>finishing each sentence with an "up" beat, as though everything were a question<<
That is very noticeable in "these islands" (New Zealand). Not only amongst younger people, but across the generations. This in a country that has more historical links to the British Isles than to the New World.
I also notice it happening in South Africa - particularly amongst people for whom English is a second language, when they are speaking English. And include in that the tendency to use American pronounciations.
Should we lament the ubiquitious telly?
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