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No doubt, you're glad watching TV is back to normal now that political election commercials are off the air.
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But, "Reality Check" examined the 2006 ads one last time and found the ads generally leave out important facts and stretch the truth regularly.
In total, WISC-TV analyzed 16 commercials, including 65 claims. "Reality Check" examined Gov. Jim Doyle's ads, challenger Mark Green's ads, commercials from the attorney general candidates and ads about the marriage amendment.
More than half the claims made -- 54 percent -- were rated by WISC-TV as "needs clarification."
Most of the time, it's because the claim is out of context. The ads tend to leave out facts that give a clearer picture. A good example is the Green ad featuring former Gov. and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson.
In the heavily-played ad, Thompson said, "Mark supports stem-cell research; Don't let anyone tell you different."
Notice Thompson said that Green supports stem-cell research. He didn't say embryonic stem cell research -- leaving out that one word makes a big difference in the meaning.
But 18 percent of the claims in the ads that WISC-TV reviewed went further -- they were misleading. An example is a primary election ad from outgoing Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager.
At the end of the Lautenschlager ad, the announcer says, "And (Falk's) taken thousands from special interests like Big Oil brokers for her campaign."
On the screen, Lautenschlager's ad showed what looked like donations from companies to Kathleen Falk's campaign, but in fact, that's illegal in Wisconsin. They were actually from people who worked for those companies and only one has to do with "Big Oil" and another contribution was even returned. Lautenschlager later changed the ad.
So, how much of it was true?
Only about 26 percent of all the claims made in the ads were reviewed were labeled as true.
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ALBANY, NY — In an important victory for residents opposed to hydraulic fracturing in New York, the Third Appellate Division in Albany on May 3 ruled that municipalities have the right to adopt zoning laws that prohibit fracking.
In the decision the court wrote, "We hold that [current law] does not preempt, either expressly or impliedly, a municipality's power to enact a local zoning ordinance banning all activities related to the exploration for, and the production or storage of, natural gas and petroleum within its borders."
Drilling advocates had argued that the Environmental Conservation Law prohibits local municipalities from enfor- cing zoning that would prohibit drilling, but the court said essentially what other legal experts have said in the past: muni- cipalities may not tell drilling companies how they should drill, but they may create zoning that specifies where it may or may not happen.
The court wrote, "The zoning ordinance at issue… does not seek to regulate the details or procedure of the oil, gas and solution mining industries. Rather, it simply establishes permissible and prohibited uses of land within the town for the purpose of regulating land generally … While the town's exercise of its right to regulate land use through zoning will inevitably have an incidental effect upon the oil, gas and solution mining industries, we conclude that zoning ordinances are not the type of regulatory provision that the Legislature intended to be preempted…"
The case is Norse Energy Corporation V Town of Dryden et al.
"I'm proud to represent the Town of Dryden and I'm especially proud today," said Dryden Supervisor Mary Ann Sumner when the decision was handed down. "We stood up for what we knew was right. And we won. The people who live here and know the town best should be the ones deciding how our land is used, not some executive in a corporate office park thousands of miles away."
Deborah Goldberg, an attorney with the public interest law organization, Earthjustice, represented the Town of Dryden in the appeal. "This victory stands as an inspiration for communities seeking to protect themselves from the consequences of the fracking-enabled oil and gas drilling rush," Goldberg said. "The oil and gas industry largely has been deregulated at the federal level. While state officials struggle with the decision whether to permit fracking, local officials have stepped in to fill the gap. Today's ruling signals to local officials that they are indeed on solid legal ground."
The Joint Landowners Coalition of New York (JLCNY) issued a statement saying, "our 77,000 landowners are disappointed that the Appellate Division affirmed the decisions in the Middlefield and Dryden cases. These decisions continue to wreak havoc in our towns, displacing most town business with issues that should be decided at the state level. Local municipalities are simply not equipped to decide issues affecting our state and national interests in producing clean domestic energy. New York cannot have a 'not in my back yard approach' to energy development."
Norse Energy has said it will begin the process to appeal the decision to the state's highest court. JCLNY wrote, "It is clear that only the Court of Appeals can resolve this conflict since the Appellate Division's decision relies upon the Court of Appeals decision interpreting the mining law in (a case called) Frew Run."
But because the appellate level judges ruled four to zero, and this was not a case where the court overturned a lower court ruling, some legal observers believe it is quite possible that the Court of Appeals will decline to hear the case.


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D'Antoni will win alot of games but the playoffs is a different beast. I will give him this year alone to prove himself. I expect to beat teams like the Bucks, Pacers, etc. We should compete with the Bulls and go hard and Miami (though they may blow us out). Not too many great coaches out there. As much as I hate him I wish Pat Riley was still here. That kind of an in a basketball organization means so much.
But this is it for Mike, there must be a significant improvement. Playoffs or bust. Must win 42 games or more.


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With great joy we tasted the handiwork of food artisans from every corner of the country. Most of these products can be ordered online; a few require a trip to the producer but are so good we had to include them. Note: We tasted by region, not by category, looking for examples of local excellence. A winning Vermont cheddar was not compared to a Michigan raclette; both are equally excellent. We focused on five main categories: cheese, spirits and beer, meat, condiments, and sweets, with a few miscellaneous (and irresistible) picks.


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CrazyMetGirl thinks the umpires were out for retribution against us for Brian Runge's suspension. Here's what I thought Saturday (with a half-hearted attempt at making it more decent via photoshop) about the umpires:
Back to Shea this afternoon to see the final game vs. the Yankees. Come on, Ollie. Make it up to us. Focus. Care.
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OK, so clearly it's ME! I can't go to games anymore… I'm bad luck!!! Hope you had fun today🙂
Thanks again for yesterday… rain delay and all, still fun!
oh dear i hope it's not you!! altho i must say there were many of the "crew" in attendance at this game–Cerrone, Lynn, Coop–who are often there when we win…
hmmm, know any de-voodooing spells my dear? we gotta get your mojo back stat!


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St. Philip's organist John Blackburn heard the famous musician when he performed at Southern Methodist University several years ago, then again at King's College on Christmas Eve, 2002. Blackburn invited him to include Beeville on his upcoming American tour, and Cleobury accepted the invitation.
His U.S. tour also will take him to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Cleveland, Ohio; Archbishop Curley High School in Baltimore, Md.; Utah State University in Logan, Utah; and Seattle, Wash., where he will present a solo recital for the Seattle Symphony's organ recital series.
Cleobury's Beeville concert program includes J.S. Bach's "Prelude and Fugue" in C minor and C major and his chorale "Sei gegrusset, Jesu gutig"; C.P.E. Bach's "Sonata" in A minor; and Mozart's "Fantasia" in F minor and major.
The concert is jointly sponsored by the Beeville Concert Association and St. Philip's Music in the Nave series.
As director of music at King's College, Cambridge and conductor laureate of the BBC Singers, Cleobury is associated with two of Britain's most famous choirs and works with leading symphony orchestras and period instrument ensembles.
For 26 years, Cleobury was conductor of the Cambridge University Musical Society, one of the UK's oldest music societies, a role in which he has directed the major works for chorus and orchestra as well as symphonic repertoire, highlights including Mahler's Symphony No. 8 in the Royal Albert Hall and Britten War Requiem in Coventry Cathedral on the 50th anniversary of its bombing.
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Admission for adults who do not hold BCA season tickets is $10. Students through high school age are admitted free, as is any adult who accompanies two students. Coastal Bend College students will be admitted with their photo IDs.
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The luv guv's last standMay 03,2013Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanfords fight for post-Appalachian Trail forgiveness ends Tuesday with a big congressional election. The focus, of course, is on issues, issues, issues.
He skipped town to be with his mistress on Fathers Day, says a Democratic ad currently being broadcast in the district. Sanford even asked his wife for permission to have the affair and wasted our taxpayer dollars on himself.
OK, but that was then.
Do you think that President Clinton should be condemned for the rest of his life based on a mistake he made in his life? Sanford asked during a recent debate with his opponent, the Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch.
That would be the same President Clinton that Sanford once voted to impeach.
The issue divide is actually pretty clear. Sanford is straight Tea Party; in the debate, he warned the audience that overspending had put us at the tipping point as a civilization. Colbert Busch, who more than held her own, kept linking herself to the Chamber of Commerce and the dredging of the local port. If the Republicans who dominate South Carolinas 1st Congressional District want someone who will fight to reduce federal spending on everything except their area, shed be perfect.
Sanford kept reminding the audience that Colbert Busch contributed $500 to his first gubernatorial campaign. Unfortunately, the debate came shortly before Hustler founder Larry Flynt announced that he had donated $2,600 to Sanford because no one has done more to expose the sexual hypocrisy of traditional values in America today. The former governor has certainly been plagued with unwanted supporters. His picture is prominently displayed on billboards recently erected by a website dedicated to connecting people who want to have extramarital affairs.
This election wont change the composition of the House of Representatives, which will remain its same old wild and crazy self no matter who wins. But Sanfords fate might tell us something about how far Americans are willing to go in overlooking misbehavior on the part of a politician. We all know that voters dont generally punish adultery. The question is whether they at least require some reassurance that the pol under scrutiny wont wind up being really weird forever.
Right now in New York, we need all the guidance we can get on this point, since were facing the distinct possibility of having to live through an Anthony Weiner for Mayor campaign. True, the chances are pretty slim that Weiner will ever again text pictures of his private parts to complete strangers of the female persuasion. But I think I speak for all city residents when I say that we do not have the emotional energy to come up with a complete list of other sexual feats we want taken off the table.
Its pretty certain that Sanford will never again go jetting off to meet with a South American mistress while his aides desperately assure callers that hes gone on a wholesome camping expedition. But ever since he was found out, the former governor has been periodically behaving as if he has a screw loose.
Sanford began this particular campaign with a meeting with his former wife, Jenny, in which, she said, he asked her to run his campaign. She declined, and the next time she saw him, he was standing on her back porch under the glow of his cellphone flashlight, violating their divorce settlement that prohibits him from entering her home without permission. At a minimum, the candidate suffers from an overoptimistic assessment of his relationship with the ex.
After court documents involving Jennys trespassing complaint became public, Sanford ran a full-page ad comparing himself to the defenders of the Alamo. The ad was disturbing, and only partly because Sanford got the date of the fall of the Alamo wrong. It was written in the first person, in a manner that seemed designed to remind people that this is the same guy who once gave rambling, T.M.I. interviews about his marriage, his affair, and how he drew a sex line between normal lust objects and his Argentine soul mate.
Its been a rough week, the ad understated. Sanford launched into an explanation of the trespassing incident and then a rebuttal of his opponents charges that he had spent taxpayer money on his affair. That part was virtually impossible to understand, possibly because Sanford delicately referred to paying for his flights to assignations in South America as dealing with business class tickets.
After quite a long ramble, Sanford wound up at the Alamo, where a South Carolinian by the name of William Travis drew a line in the sand. Travis has a lot of fans, but you could definitely argue he was an overemotional, self-dramatizing failed family man who was precisely the kind of person you would not want as the designated leader.
Im outnumbered right now but will fight to the end toward freedom and financial sanity in Washington so important to sustaining it, Sanford concluded.
Also, the candidate really needs an editor.
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killing(not official)/no stealing
kai/subs allowed
terrain:deserted mountains
bio:Goh Asuka
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is this open or closed ?
it is closed but i can make an open one and i'll spar with you.
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it is closed but i can make an open one and i'll spar with you.
Alright *is waiting the thread*
Alright, I might as well use my Sasori bio. You go first man and ill reply when I can.
Good luck ^_^
-as Goh see you from mid range he then focus and release his doton chakra into the ground to cause a small tremer resulting in you sasori losing his balance. as goh notice sasori is unbalanced he then jumps to the air while spinning. as he spins his grabs two shuriken and focuses chakra into them before releasing them towards sasori as he is distracted trying to regain his balance.-
let me show you what i can do.
Rank: C
Type: Offensive
Range: Short - Mid
Chakra cost: 15
Damage points: 30
Description: The user will concentrate and release their chakra into the ground to create a small tremer that can result in harming the enemy target.
Rank: B
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Range: Short - Long
Chakra cost: 20
Damage points: 40
Description: After magnetising shuriken, The user throws them at the opponent. Anything that is hit by the shuriken is magnetised, as such it is important that the opponent dodges all of them as even deflecting them will cause their bodies to produce a powerful magnetic field, making them an easier target. Each time the magnetism is transferred it weakens. Then when the user will throw a larger square shuriken that is magnetised at their target with then can hone in on them and even follow them if they move.
*As the ground suddenly begins to sake under Sasori he is surprised and loses his balance but he still manages to keep you in sight and you jump and throw the shuriken. In response Sasori drops to one knee to gain more balance and allow him to get his bearings again. As he does this he claps his hands, releasing a concentrated burst of wind that blows your shuriken off course and continues towards you, blowing you backwards through the air.
(Fūton: Reppūshō) - Wind Release: Gale Palm
Rank: C
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: A simple technique that when the users hands are clapped together, wind is compressed and transformed into a powerful gale. This technique, when used as an isolated attack has the power to easily knock over a human. Though the true value comes from using it together with projectile weapons like shuriken or kunai. Their speed, power, and ability to wound or even kill are all increased several times.
As you are blown back in the air Sasori gathers more wind chakra in his hand and swipes twice, creating two wind blades that fly towards you at a high speed while being controlled by Sasori's thoughts. These blades will reach you before you hit the ground but not before youve recovered.*
(Fūton: Jūha Shō) - Wind Release: Beast Wave Strike
Rank: C
Type: Attack
Range: Short
Chakra Cost: 15
Damage Points: 30
Description: A powerful technique of wind nature chakra that can cut and slash through any material. The user activates it by summoning chakra in his right hand, and then swipes a slicing chakra wave which appears to be controlled by the users will and thoughts. They are also able to use the technique in a rapid-fire, successive motion creating up to three cresent blades of wind.
Lets make this a battle to remember.
with Goh being blown back with his shruiken he then grabs his ninjato to the defend against his own shuriken. Goh then recognizes two wind slashes coming towards him. he then gains a large inhale before blowing a stream of fuuton chakra upwards which causes him to land quicker without being damaged by your slashes. Goh then releases chakra towards you causing you to become magnetized. as the chakra travels Goh then of the earth behind you and magnetize it causing it to rise from the ground and fly towards you from behind (since you are straight ahead of me and the rocks would travel linear).
there's no escape
Rank: D
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short
Chakra cost: 10
Damage points: N/A
Description: This technique allows the user to change direction in mid-air at high speeds by simply blowing wind out their mouth. The user can also use this technique by blowing it at the ground and causing a dust cloud to rise, concealing the users location and movement.
Rank: B
Type: Supplementary
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra cost: 20
Damage Points: N/A(all metal thrown at opponent hits them and causes +2 damage for each one that lands)
Description: Turns your opponent into a living magnet.
Rank: B
Type: Attack
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra Cost: 20
Damage Points: 40
Description: The user will magnetize a spot behind the target ans break up nearby earth.Then the earth will attack the use since he/she is in the filed of he magnetically charged spot.
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you are my rival i have three rivals. xhoudinii was my first rival so he is my eternal rival.
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I give Danica props
She was smooth, didnt make mistakes, & I believe would have had a top 5-7 finish if not for the guy that was acting like a reckless screwball. I am talking about Austin Dillon. That guy was making mistakes all over the place, even to the point Danica was talking about how he was all over the place. LOL.
The sad part was I was agreeing with her.
Then when he made his bonehead move trying to pass three wide way to late going into the corner & he slid up with no speed in front of Danica (who was 6th at the time) causing her to go all the way back to 15th or 16th, where she drove back up to 13th before a caution. Causing the team to pit for tires knocking her back to 19th.
All day she was passed by the faster cars without her being a hindrance & she was passing cars all day like she knew what she was doing. I bring this up because earlier in the season she was only consistent when by herself. She would make mistakes in traffic. Today she was near perfect.
Then as a bonus she made a Ryan Newman style restart on the GWC, stealing a couple more positions for a top 10. & was side by side with Brad almost snaking 9th from him.
I know a 10th isnt the greatest finish to be excited about, but I think this has been the best race she has had to date. She wasnt just riding around to not make mistakes. She was racing & she raced all day with no bonehead moves.
I will go as far as to say of all the Championship contenders, she outdrove all of them today except for Stenhouse. Dillon was a dumba$$ all day long today & Sadler wrecked himself today.
I really thought she would struggle on the flat track, but she proved me wrong.
HeII she only had one cussing tirade & that was during the red flag. She was cussing up a storm about the 99 driver. her spotter said what do you expect? Just look at his last name (I dont knoww who the spotter thought was in the car) Danica started with some more 4 letter words, when I think it was the CC said hey it is just a 19 yr old kid. the spotter then said oh I thought it was someone else. the 99 spotter told them he was pulling up to her at the red to apologize. he got loose under her & didnt mean to get into her. In the end I guess all was forgiven.
Before people dare to say I have rose colored glasses on. I am not close to being a danica fan LOL, but it was nice to see her acting like a race car driver, & not a hollywood diva driver. I always hope some of these female drivers have a good showing. I just dont make excuses when they dont. She worked traffic well today & I think would have had a chance for a top 5 if not for bonehead.
So kudos for the girl!


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West Liberty showed why its the nation's top-ranked team with a convincing 120-61 win over Davis &?Elkins College Thursday night at the McDonnell Center.
The Hilltoppers, who are now 65-1 in their last 66 West Virginia Conference games, placed six players in double figures led by Alex Falk with 17 points. Chris Morrow added 15, former Wheeling Park standout Bubby Goodwin 14, C.J. Hester 13, Shawn Dyer 12 and Keene Cockburn 11.
Igor Premasunac led the Senators (1-7, 1-5 WVC) with 16 points and seven rebounds. Shane Brown added 10 points.
D&E held an early 3-2 lead before West Liberty went on a 16-2 run en route to building a 36-13 advantage midway through the first half.
The lead grew to 70-32 at the intermission.
The Senators were plagued by 27 turnovers in the contest, while the winners committed just four with 26 team assists.
D&E will remain home for a 4 p.m. contest Saturday against Urbana University.
West Liberty (11-0, 5-0) will entertain West Liberty at 4 p.m. on the same day.
Women's games
D&E 67, West Liberty 57
D&E turned in one its best defensive performances of the season to knock off WVIAC leader West Liberty, 67-57.
The Lady Senators, who improved to 5-5 overall and 4-2 in league games, held the Lady Hilltoppers to just 28 percent (16 of 67) from the floor.
Jorden Lykes scored 15 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for D&E, which led 27-18 at the intermission. Page Turner chipped in with 15 points.
D&E will return to action at 5:30 p.m. on Monday at Bluefield State for a league game.
West Liberty (6-3, 4-1) will host Pitt-Johnstown at 2 p.m. on Saturday.


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Corporate travelers arriving at the Nashville International Airport (BNA) are just 12 miles from our hotel. You'll enjoy clean and comfortable lodging that will help you stay productive on the road. Free internet, a 24-hour business center and flexible meeting spaces are sure to accommodate business needs for individuals and groups. We provide free shuttle service within two and one-half miles of hotel, including the Music City Center, downtown Nashville and Vanderbilt Children's Hospital.
This modern and cozy facility is just minutes away from major shopping, dining and entertainment districts. Our location puts you near Vanderbilt University and is walking distance of Dudley Field, Centennial Park and the famed Parthenon. Visit the art venues along the famous Music Row, check out a concert at Bridgestone Arena or watch the Tennessee Titans play at the LP Field. There's much to explore in the Country Music Hall of Fame city destination. You won't be disappointed when you choose our hotel for your next visit to Nashville.
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The Republic of Macedonia is making significant efforts to develop a society based on democratic principles, establish a viable market economy, and explore new forms of governance that respect diversity and human rights. Although progress has been made, both inflation and unemployment rates remain high, while industrial production continues to fall.
Currently, Volunteers serve in small towns, villages, and regional centers throughout the country. They assist Macedonia in its challenging transition by working in English language education serving in primary and secondary schools, and assisting and serving in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and local governments to improve their organizational, managerial skills, and practices. Volunteers work in education and community development.
Peace Corps History
Main article: History of the Peace Corps in Macedonia
The Peace Corps received an invitation from the government of Macedonia in March 1996 to initiate and develop a program. By the beginning of June 1996, the first group of seven trainees arrived. They completed training in August and were assigned to the Ministry of Education's secondary school English education program. Over the next three years, Peace Corps/Macedonia grew to include programs in business, environmental education, and municipal development.
Because of the political unrest in neighboring Kosovo, the Peace Corps program in Macedonia was suspended in 1999. The confusion and tension resulting from the sudden influx of hundreds of thousands of refugees in Macedonia were simply too great to safely continue Peace Corps operations. The surprisingly quick return of these refugees to Kosovo meant that the Peace Corps was able to resume operations after only a six-month suspension.
Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles
Main article: Living Conditions and Volunteer Lifestyles in Macedonia
Housing must adhere to Peace Corps-defined standards and the Peace Corps staff visits all proposed living arrangements to evaluate their suitability. Most Volunteers live with host families. Some still live in small, modest apartments, either a studio or a one-bedroom with a kitchen, with basic furniture and provisions for security. Volunteers should be prepared to serve in any region of Macedonia.
Main article: Training in Macedonia
Before you are sworn in as a Peace Corps Volunteer, you will participate in an intensive 11-week training program. The training uses a community-based approach, which means that you will live in villages and small towns surrounding a larger hub town. During training, Trainees live with Macedonian or Albanian families. The training focuses on studying the Macedonian language and, for some, the Albanian and Macedonian languages, in addition to cross-cultural adaptation, health and personal safety, and technical skills development. This period is a time for you to reexamine your commitment to be a Volunteer in Macedonia. It is also a time for the Peace Corps staff members to get to know you and be assured that your skills and attitude are a good match for the program in Macedonia. Throughout the training period, self-assessment as well as assessment by the Peace Corps staff will measure your progress toward meeting training objectives.
Your Health Care and Safety
Main article: Health Care and Safety in Macedonia
The Peace Corps' highest priority is maintaining the good health and safety of every Volunteer. Peace Corps medical programs emphasize the preventive, rather than the curative approach to disease. The Peace Corps in Macedonia maintains a clinic with one full-time Peace Corps medical officer (PCMO) and one part-time medical officer, who take care of Volunteers' primary healthcare needs.
Additional medical services, such as testing and some treatment, are also available in Macedonia at local hospitals. If a Volunteer becomes seriously ill, he or she will be transported to either a more advanced medical facility in the region or to the United States.
Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues
Main article: Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues in Macedonia
In Macedonia, as in other Peace Corps host countries, Volunteers' behavior, lifestyle, background, and beliefs will be judged in a cultural context very different from our own. Certain personal perspectives or characteristics commonly accepted in the United States may be quite uncommon, unacceptable, or even repressed in Macedonia.
Outside of Macedonia's capital, residents of rural communities have had relatively little direct exposure to other cultures, races, religions, and lifestyles. What people view as typical American behavior or norms may be misconception, such as the belief that all Americans are rich and have blond hair and blue eyes. The people of Macedonia are justly known for their generous hospitality to foreigners; however, members of the community in which you will live may display a range of reactions to cultural differences that you present.
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- Possible Issues for Senior Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Gay, Lesbian, or Bisexual Volunteers
- Possible Religious Issues for Volunteers
- Possible Issues for Volunteers With Disabilities
Frequently Asked questions
Main article: FAQs about Peace Corps in Macedonia
- How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Macedonia?
- What is the electric current in Macedonia?
- How much money should I bring?
- When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- Do I need an international driver's license?
- What should I bring as gifts for Macedonian friends and my host family?
- Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
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- Can I call home from Macedonia?
- Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
Packing List
Main article: Packing List for Macedonia
This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Macedonia and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that each experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an 102pound weight restriction on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Macedonia.
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Along came a spider
July 24, 2013 —
I'm one of those guys who makes lists. Even with a calendar on my computer, a day runner, and a "Carnet De Journaliste" (reporter's notebook—no clue why it's in French on the cover), my house is littered with scraps of paper. Being an arachnophobe (fear of spiders), I try to keep the paper down to a minimum (where the creepy-crawlies tend to lurk), instead using Post-its® stuck to the mirror (one place I am guaranteed to look). With all that, one would think I'd know where I'm going, but there are always twists, turns and unexpected road blocks along the way.
On Wednesday last, I took my seat in Forestburgh (www.FBplayhouse.org) and had the time of my life, laughing my way through both acts of "Monty Python's Spamalot." My "carnet" was overflowing with notes; therefore I have devoted an entire online column to just that, and you'll have to visit www.riverreporter.com and check out our extensive arts and leisure section to read all about it. Suffice it to say that I highly recommend seeing the show. I do have a charming (I mean frightening) story about a spider in a theatre that occurred long ago and far away, but I'm saving that for my memoir, so you'll have to wait for that one.
On Thursday, I stuck a post-it to my forehead and managed to get to Victoria Lesser's place (www.theoldnorthbranchinn.com) for a musical interlude (www.weekendofchambermusic.com) with Weekend of Chamber Music (WCM) trio Andrew Waggoner, (violin) Matt Sullivan, (oboe/English horn) Caroline Stinson (cello) plus "visual artist" Ken Cro-Ken. Self-described "ecosystem painter," Cro-Ken "sets a painting in motion to recreate the push-pull forces that shape all things," and he did just that, accompanied by the trio's evening of "Transprovisations." The place was packed, the audience wildly enthusiastic, and what may have escaped me apparently enthralled others, so I'll keep my humble opinion to myself. The WCM series presents events through the end of the month, and their schedule provides a wide variety, so I would suggest checking them out at one of several cool venues near you.


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30-Minute Abs: Week 4, Workout XII
Seated Russian Twist
Sets: 3-4 Reps: 4-6 Rest: 90 Seconds
Grab a medicine ball, dumbbell, or weight late and sit on the floor with your hips and knees bent 90 degrees. Hold the weight straight out in front of you and keep your back straight (your torso should be about 45 degrees from the floor). Explosively twist your torso as far as you can to the right [1], then reverse the motion, twisting as far as you can to the left [2]. That's one rep. Do not let your feet come off the floor.


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Can you take Prozac and BF? Thanks!
Can you take Prozac and BF? Thanks!
I am not sure, you would need to contact a LLL of an IBCLC to get them to reference Thomas Hale's book, medicines and mother's milk. All the best!
Prozac "Fluoxetine" appears in milk in higher amounts than most other antidepressants; it is very long-acting; and side effects (colic, fussiness, and drowsiness) have been reported in breastfed babies during the use of this drug. It should avoided if the baby is less than one month old, but an older infant can probably tolerate it better. If fluoxetine is needed, the benefits of breastfeeding probably outweigh the risks to the infsnt, but watch carefully for side effects.
Welcome to the forum! HTH!
Ref: The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins, "Apendix C: The Safety of Drugs during Breastfeeding"
Last edited by @llli*mami.kathy; July 29th, 2006 at 04:33 PM.
It is my understanding that Zoloft is the antidepressant of choice for breastfeeding mothers, but I agree that you would be best advised to consult an LLL leader or IBCLC. Is your psychiatrist supportive of breastfeeding?


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This article covers the basics of program control structures, including conditional statements and looping using the if and while statements in PHP. It also contains a brief note regarding embedding code blocks within other code blocks.
One of the most fundamental tools of any true programming language is the ability to control what code gets executed and under what conditions by using a conditional block. A conditional block can be thought of in English language terms as "if this, then that; otherwise something else". For instance: "If Billy has 5 dollars in his hand, then buy a candy bar; otherwise, cry." Today, we will discuss the basic structure and use of conditional blocks in our programs and introduce the ways we can use conditional blocks to compare one variable to another.
For this article, we'll be taking a look at the following PHP code:
$dollars = 4;
$have_candy = false;
if($dollars == 5) {
$have_candy = true;
echo "Billy has a candy bar.
";
} else {
echo "Billy could not afford any candy.
";
echo "Billy is crying.
";
echo "Billy went home.";
if($have_candy) {
echo "Billy ate his candy bar at home";
The above is our first example of a conditional block and is the PHP version of our example mentioned in the introduction. When this code is executed, what will happen? Before we can properly answer this question, we first must learn some new syntax.
if statement is the most fundamental control structure available. Its function is to execute a "block" of code if and only if the statement provided to it is a "true" statement. In order to determine if a statement is indeed true, some comparison operators and their meaning must be introduced. Before that is covered, let's take a look at the
if statement in general form:
If(conditions) {
// Code if condition is true
} [ else ] {
// Code if condition is false
Note: The presence of the brackets
[ ]around the
elseportion of this general form indicates that it is not necessary to be a valid conditional. Another, incomplete general form of the if statement would be:
If(conditions) { // Code if condition is true }
Now that we have a better understanding of the general form of an
if statement, we can go back and examine our example. The parentheses of the first
if statement contain
$dollars == 5. Although it appears as if we are attempting (incorrectly) to assign the value 5 to the variable
$dollars, in reality we are providing an execution condition for the code contained with the if statement. This condition (which can be read as
$dollars must equal the value 5) will determine what code within that if statement is executed. There are many different comparison operators that are the foundation for building our conditionals, and they are listed below:
|Comparison operators in PHP
$a == $b
$a is equal to
$a != $b
$a is not equal to
$a < $b
$a is less than
$a > $b
$a is greater than
$a <= $b
$a is less than or equal to
$a >= $b
$a is greater than or equal to
Looking back at our earlier example, we are now able to determine how our PHP code will behave. First, we initialized the variable
$dollars with a value of 4 and the variable
$have_candy with a Boolean value of false. Then, we compared the value of
$dollars to see if it was equal to the constant value of 5. Since the value of dollars (4) was not equal to 5,
$have_candy remained false and the output to the web browser was:
Billy could not afford any candy.
Billy is crying.
Billy went home.
What if we changed our conditions for the if statement? For instance, if we changed our conditional from equal (
==) to less than or equal (
$have_candy would then be set to true and our output would be:
Billy has a candy bar
Billy went home.
Billy ate his candy bar at home.
Notice the behavior of the second if statement, which outputs "Billy ate his candy bar at home." In the first example, the variable
$have_candy was false and, since there was no else statement for the second conditional block, it was simply skipped altogether. Another interesting behavior of the second if statement is the lack of any indication of what the variable
$have_candy is being compared to. In cases such as this, where a variable is provided as the only condition to an if statement, the value of the variable is used to determine the behavior of the conditional. Therefore, since
$have_candy had a value of true (referring to the second example), the conditional is considered to be true and, as expected, in the second example the code was executed.
If the ability to control what code in a script is run and under what conditions is the first fundamental part of any true programming language, then the ability to execute the same code multiple times is a very, very close second. Let's say you would like to write a script that outputs the numbers 1 through 5 on the web browser. How would you do this? One example would be:
echo "1
";
echo "2
";
echo "3
";
echo "4
";
echo "5
";
Although that doesn't seem too overly complicated, consider outputting the numbers 1 through 100, or 1000, or even 1,000,000? Obviously, writing a script that contains a million echo statements is, at best, impractical. Beyond that, there are many more complex examples where the same piece of code is executed numerous times that would be impossible to duplicate in such an inefficient fashion as above. It is with this in mind that we introduce the
while statement.
while statement is the most fundamental looping mechanism available to a PHP programmer. Although fundamentally different, it holds many similarities in syntax to an if statement, with the only real difference being that a segment of code within a while block will be executed as long as the condition in the while block is met (see figure 1). The syntax for a
while loop is as follows:
While(conditions) {
// This code will execute until the conditions
// provided no longer evaluates to true
Also in PHP Foundations:
Figure 1. Processing of a while loop.
Looking at our earlier counting example, a much easier and more effective way to produce the same results using a
while loop would be:
$count = 1;
while($count <= 5) {
echo $count."
";
As expected, the output for both examples is identical. Notice that by simply changing a few small aspects of this example, you can change the behavior of the
while loop completely. (For example, instead of
$count++ you could use
$count += 2 and display only odd numbers.)
What would have happened if we had forgotten to include the increment of
$count in the body of our
while loop? The variable
$count would have never been incremented and therefore would have never reached the value of 5. Because of this, the conditional
$count <= 5 would always evaluate to true and the program would never leave the while loop. This situation, called an infinite loop, is a common mistake by many programmers. Be careful when using while loops (or any type of loop discussed) to ensure that the program will eventually terminate.
Note: PHP will not allow a program to run longer than a specific period of time (determined by the system administrator) without special settings. Usually the default settings give any reasonable script enough time to complete without premature termination. However, there are times when a processor-intensive script's running time exceeds the default maximum time. In these cases, please consult the PHP documentation for instructions on how to extend the run time from within your PHP scripts.
In my next article I will discuss with you a more specialized version of a
while loop called a
for loop, as well as the methods behind multi-condition if statements.
When writing programs, it is often common to embed conditions, or even other loops, within other loops or conditionals. For example, the following will count from 1 to 5 but display the string "Magic Number!" before it displays the number 3:
$count = 1;
while($count <= 5) {
if($count == 3) {
echo "Magic Number!
";
echo $count."
";
This feature is an important part of the language and is used quite frequently; it can be used in any syntax where a code block (distinguished by the
{ and
} symbols) exists.
John Coggeshall is a a PHP consultant and author who started losing sleep over PHP around five years ago.
Read more PHP Foundations columns.
Return to the PHP DevCenter.
Copyright © 2009 O'Reilly Media, Inc.


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Peggy J. Howrigan MD
About the Practice
Practice Philosophy
Whether it is a feature that one has dislikes or the changes in appearance that comes with age, the decision to have plastic surgery is a very personal one.
How we see ourselves, or body image, is closely linked to our self esteem. Improving the way we look can result in greater self confidence. Often, this enhances our interaction with family and friends and in the workplace. Aesthetic surgery allows you to create a positive change in the way you look and feel about yourself.
As you explore these web pages, you will learn about procedures that are available today for facial appearance, the breasts and body contouring. To further explore these options, schedule an appointment for consultation. In consultation with Dr. Howrigan, you will discuss your concerns and options for change.
Practice Specialization
Dr. Howrigan specializes in cosmetic surgery include breast augmentation and reduction, facial cosmetic procedures such as facelifts, eyelids (blepharoplasty), browlifts and nose reshaping (rhinoplasty). She is also a preeminent, Wellesley-based expert in body contouring procedures including liposuction, tummytucks (abdominoplasty), arm lift, and male chest reduction (gynecomastia).
Background & Certification
Board Certification
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Professional Background
Dr. Howrigan has been in practice in the Boston area since 1985. She is an assistant professor of surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine.
After receiving a degree in medicine from the University of Vermont, she trained in general surgery in Boston. Following this, she completed her plastic surgery training in the Harvard Plastic Surgery Program at Beth Israel and the Deaconess Hospital. She is in private practice in Wellesley.
Dr. Howrigan is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Teaching Appointments
Assistant Professor of Surgery at Tufts Medical School.
Publications and Presentations
Dr. Howrigan has done volunteer medical work abroad and has written articles for medical journals and chapters in medical text books.
Affiliations & Memberships
Society Memberships
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
The Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
The New England Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Massachusetts Society of Plastic Surgeons
Massachusetts Medical Society
Your Consultation
At your consultation with Dr. Howrigan, you will discuss your concerns and expectations. She will evaluate and make recommendations that are individualized to achieve natural looking results. She and her staff will explain the procedure and the recovery. At all times, Dr. Peggy Howrigan strives to make your experience safe and comfortable.
Staff & Facilities
Payment Options
Cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance plans. The cost consists of the surgeon's fee, facility fee and anesthesia. As is customary, our office requires payment for a surgical procedure two weeks in advance. Payment may be made by cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, or American Express.
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65 Walnut Street, Wellesley, MA,
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Before Christmas, I undergo a Jekyll/Hyde transformation, most noticeably when I buy presents. I call it my Christmas dichotomy. There is the happy Christmas self and my alter ego, the stressed out shopper.
When I am cheerful, nothing alters my mood. Putting up the Christmas tree and decorating it with my children is a highlight. Getting our ornaments is exciting. Never mind that as I am reaching for our Christmas box in the attic, everything is tumbling down because two of my children, 3 and 4, are forcefully shaking the ladder I am standing on and the box is slipping from my hands. Hanging on for dear life, I smile and tell them, "You sillies, don't touch the ladder or Mommy could fall and get hurt." On any other day, I would have yelled and sent them to their rooms.
I sing holiday music throughout the day, happily ignorant of my inability to carry a tune. Even the fact that everyone I know refuses to be a passenger in my van because of my lack of musical talent cannot disturb my holiday mood, and pure happiness envelopes my home.
The inevitable transformation takes place after I venture out to buy presents. By my third pass around the parking lot, desperately looking for a spot and rapidly eating up the only two hours I have without my kids, I have become my alter ego — the stressed out shopper.
Next comes a hunt for what I'm sure will be the last functional shopping cart within miles. By the time I step into the store, whatever fuzzy feeling of warmth and kindness I had is completely gone, replaced by a sense of urgency, a compulsion to buy the presents I need and come out of the store without police escort.
Walking up and down the aisles, other stressed-out shoppers and I look at each other with suspicious eyes, sizing up the competition. Half the toys are already gone (bought by those people obnoxious enough to plan ahead), and the aisles become scenes of mayhem, with shoppers daring the competition to back down first.
I soon realize my baby-sitter is about to turn into a pumpkin and I've got to rush home … only to find a line 10 deep at the register. As I finally get to the front and with victory within my reach, I revert back to my happy Christmas self. I see that these gifts are not what makes Christmas special.
I'm suddenly aware of the store's Christmas tunes, and Rudolph guides me through the fog of stress. I almost want to let other people go ahead of me on line. But I don't; my transformation is not complete. It's only when I get back to my car, turn on the radio and start singing at the top of my lungs that I am fully back to being cheerful.
Cheerful, that is, until I venture out on my next shopping trip.


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Cass Railroad marks 50 years
CASS (AP) – It's still a West Virginia state park with trains powered by 90-year old locomotives, but things have changed at Cass Scenic Railroad.
Ed Gunno was on the first train after Cass became a state park, 50 years ago.
"We were in open cars," Gunno said. "We didn't have any enclosed cars like this."
Gunno was 17-years-old when his family made the trip from Charleston to Cass to be part of the inaugural train ride on the steam locomotives at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, an outdoor museum of lumber railroading.
In the early 20th century, at the height of the timber boom, West Virginia had more than 3,000 miles of logging-railroad line. Today, all of that is gone, except for the 11 miles of track at Cass.
The park this month celebrated its 50th anniversary. The railroad's first official run as a tourist attraction left the station at 10:30 a.m. June 15, 1963.
Gunno and his wife, Dorothy, have been on the train six or seven times since then. It's especially beautiful in the fall, they said.
"As soon as we saw it in the paper that it was going to be (the 50th anniversary) . . . we called right away to get tickets," Dorothy Gunno said. "It's exciting to be here with him and see this."
Shay No. 4, the same engine that pulled the train on its inaugural run, made a commemorative journey from Cass to Whittaker Station with about 200 passengers on June 15.
Whittaker Station, an old logging site four miles down the track from Cass now has a concession stand, picnic tables and restrooms, and visitors can tour the old logging camp.
"It was just an open field and nothing else was here," Gunno said, noting the changes that 50 years have wrought. "Of course, the track ended here. It was later on when they extended the track to the top of Bald Knob."
Bald Knob, the third-highest point in the state, is 11 miles from Cass and the ride there takes more than four hours.
But while there have been changes, the steam locomotives still exist as a relic of West Virginia's history.
"A lot of history surrounds what we're doing here today," Frank Jezioro, director of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, said. "These trains, the railroads, were put in here to haul the virgin timber off of the mountains back in the late 1800s.
"It provided jobs, and a lot of the wealth was taken out of West Virginia on these trains – timber, coal, whatever," Jezioro said.
The railroad continues to be a major tourist attraction for the state, said Scott Fortney the superintendent of the park.
"We get people from all over the United States," Fortney said. "It is what I consider one of the most unique parks in the country."
Ben Dickens, the park's first superintendent, in 1963, came back to celebrate the 50th anniversary.
Dickens recalled how park visitors and employees always took whatever happened in stride.
Like the time a train axle broke mid-trip.


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Contact cards
Last season, so many people recognized me at games and asked if I have a web site that I finally printed little slips of paper with the URL. The slips were ugly and unprofessional, so I've upgraded to contact cards:
Nothing fancy, but hopefully they'll still do the job.
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First comment, I guess. Good on the cards. It's snowing like crazy here in Toronto. Sleet this evening to rain overninght. Yikes!
Want to do something even more fun with them? Sign 'em.
Well then they would be worth something, can't be giving out money.
We are about to have a bestseller on our hands…
hey zack
everyones best friiend Gustavo Chacin is starting tommorow against the sox :) Im prety excited to see how he does because the 3 4 5 spots in t.o are up for grabs. (Gus basically has the 3rd spot though)
Oh annd are you big on fantasy baseball? I was thinking of making a league for everyone who posts here.
Congrats for making it to the top, and thanks. It's supposed to rain like crazy in New York City tonight. There's a flood watch and everything. Luckily, I live on the 4th floor.
Good point, there certainly IS space for me to sign the cards between my title and URL. Hmm…
Yes, my autograph would double the value. Instead of being worth three cents apiece…
Gustavo is going to have another terrible year. I hope he stays healthy so he can become the first 30-game loser in the modern era. As for fantasy baseball, allow me to quote my own FAQ section:
Do you play fantasy baseball?
Never! First of all, I don't have enough time, and secondly, I don't want an abstract game to dictate who I should root for in real life. That's not meant as a dis. I'm just saying it's not my thing.
So yeah, there you have it, though I appreciate the invitation. It's a great idea. Maybe you can get some other people here to join you.
Gustavo Chacin beat my sox too all I have to say is that wont happen in the REGULAR SEASON:)
never mind on that I meant ROY HALLADAY DID!
but still he wont beat them in the REGULAR SEASON!
besides the sox played withoutr half there team=]
Dude you've gotta put some colour in that card.
Anyway in ST all teams play without half of their teams.
No Glaus or Thomas last game for the Jays and Halladay is one of the best pitchers in the league, and he will go like 6-0 with a 2.43 ERA vs the Sox this year. Mark my words.
re the card…
"simplicity is the ultimate sophistication"
Da Vinci
It's a little simple… I think that it should read baseball collector and writer instead of the other way around. Knowing you, you gave careful thought to the wording :-)
I don't know what "colour" is. I only know what "color" is. Anyway, it wasn't cheap to make the cards, and if I had added color or images or graphics, it would've been more.
Yes, I thought of various titles and phrases to put under my name (including "deeply serious geek") and ultimately chose this one for its directness and simplicity. Right now, because of the new book, I think the fact that I write is more important than the fact that I collect balls…and yet, by putting "baseball collector" alongside "writer," it gives nearly equal weight to my collecting. That was my logic. I'm not a graphic designer. I never studied business or marketing. I just did what felt right. The most important thing is being able to hand something to someone that will enable them to find my site, and I think I did it. And by the way, I made 1,000 of these cards, so they're not changing anytime soon.
I figured as much with the book. I guess you really are banking on this new(or refound) celebrity thing. 1000!!!
20 games this year? 50 cards per game?
40 games? 25 cards per game?
It's not really THAT many if you think of it like that, right?
Zack, you should number the business cards (#1-#1,000), that would be interesting (but way too time consuming).
Are you planning on selling your book on your website also, or only on Amazon?
Have you worked out any book signings yet? (Setting up a tent outside Shea on Opening Day would be cool, if the Mets allowed it)
It would be interesting to see which numbers end up where, but yes, a bit too time consuming, I'm afraid.
I'm not selling my book on my site…just giving people more info about it. In addition to Amazon, it'll also be available on the Random House site and in stores.
There's already a signing/reception planned for the evening of March 28 in Manhattan, and when the details are finalized, I'll share the info here. (Everyone's invited.) Beyond that, nothing's definite. I like the Opening Day idea, but I doubt the Mets would allow it. There are all kinds of licensing issues which prevent people from just showing up and selling stuff.
Don't you think it's badluck to note you're 3000th ball already in your bio?
I would join a fantasy league
Hi Zack,
I have unfortunate news. I don't know if you the blog of the "ultimate baseball collector" at ultimatebaseballcollector.mlblogs.com, but he is a bit of a copycat. Actually, "bit" doesn't do justice to how much this person is trying to be "you." First, check out his baseball "business" card, posted a day after yours. I can't help but to see some resemblane.
Don't worry I single handedly might have solved the problem of the copycat with my glorious post.
Stop copying the baseball collector u F_U-C_K_ing Idiot!
I'm glad you're getting some responses about fantasy baseball.
I recently discovered that blog, but I hadn't seen the kid's business card until you pointed it out. While it's frustrating to see him stealing my ideas, I suppose it's a compliment that he likes what I do and wants to do it, too.
I very much appreciate your support, but in the future, please avoid using "offensive" language. Even if you can cleverly slip things past the filtering system on MLBlogs, people might still get offended. MLBlogs is actually experiencing some technical difficulties right now or else I would've deleted those four capital letters.
Not trying to start any "name calling" last time, but looking at the blog, might this be Jaysfan?? First of all he's wearing a Jays jersey and it's just a kid, and people thought Jaysfan was a kid…….
Again not trying to start any arguments just throwing it out there
I dunno cause some Jaysfan guy posts on his site. Anyway that kid is trying to threaten me or soemthing…
Check out this email he sent me.
'I have reported your site to the proper authorities.'
If he DARES threaten me, he'll be very sorry
wait…Jimmyjoejoe, what site? This site? If the "proper authorities" are not like his father or some other biased person, then there is no way he can threaten you. Firstly, your business card was posted 1 day before his…it says the date of when it was posted. I don't know but to me that is a huge red flag that this guy is trying to "be" you, even though he's not actually "being you"…I mean, he's not claiming that he's Zack Hample.
Anyway, you're right, you should be flattered. He wouldn't try to be you if he wasn't jealous.
Interesting theory. I wouldn't be surprised.
I'd suggest ignoring him. In general, copycats want attention, so don't give him what he wants.
No one's threatening me. I think this whole thing is being blown out of proportion. If this other guy were actually claiming to be me, then we'd have a serious problem. But to me, it just seems like some kid is trying to have some fun on his blog, and unfortunately, he lacks the creativity to come up with his own material. I think we should forget the whole thing and move on.
I was just about to write what you just did……
"Great minds think alike"
We read articles in the newspaper every day that are almost identical to those written by other reporters…
Everyone has a mentor and a role model…
Keep up the excellent work on your blog!
Also true. Thanks.
I have some old baseball cards I needs too sell I would like u too look at them and let me know if they are worth anything if u can't can u point me in a direction so I can sell them
Hi, my name is Rachel and I was at Comerica Park on May 17, 2016 and you gave me and my friend a baseball but at the time I didn't know who you were. I was wondering when you will be at Comerica Park again because it would be fun to meet up with you and get a picture. I hope you reply.⚾


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The dwarf galaxy NGC 4214 is ablaze with young stars and gas clouds. Located around 10 million light-years away in the constellation of Canes Venatici (The Hunting Dogs), the galaxy's close proximity, combined with the wide variety of evolutionary stages among the stars, make it an ideal laboratory to research the triggers of star formation and evolution.
Intricate patterns of glowing hydrogen formed during the star-birthing process, cavities blown clear of gas by stellar winds, and bright stellar clusters of NGC 4214 can be seen in this optical and near-infrared image.
Observations of this dwarf galaxy have also revealed clusters of much older red supergiant stars. Additional older stars can be seen dotted all across the galaxy. The variety of stars at different stages in their evolution indicates that the recent and ongoing starburst periods are not the first, and the galaxy's abundant supply of hydrogen means that star formation will continue into the future.
This color image was taken using the Wide Field Camera 3 in December 2009.
Object Name: NGC 4214
Image Type: Astronomical
Credit: NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage (STScI/AURA)-ESA/Hubble Collaboration
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Crime victims services center faces financial pinchBy Neal P. Goswami
VERMONT PRESS BUREAU | October 01,2013MONTPELIER A special study committee created by the Legislature will begin meeting Wednesday to explore new funding options for existing services offered to crime victims in Vermont because the programs have outgrown the current funding mechanism.
The Vermont Center for Crime Victim Services (VCCVS), created in 1992, assists victims of crime in Vermont through direct financial assistance and other services. Those services are funded through grants as well as fees and surcharges on civil tickets and criminal fines.
But VCCVS Executive Director Judith Rex said the program and the number of services provided has grown over the past two decades. The center asked for and received another increase in surcharges on fines during the last legislative session. Lawmakers indicated, though, that the limit has now been reached, she said.
Over the years as the program expanded and our budget grew the Legislature would just raise the surcharge on traffic tickets and criminal fines, Rex said. I think everyone in the Legislature felt like, OK, weve maxed this out.
Collecting the surcharges is also problematic. The collection rate isnt very good because many civil violations go unpaid, Rex said.
The study committee, comprised of lawmakers from both chambers as well as Rex and a state budget analyst, has been tasked with reviewing current revenue sources and developing a financial plan for continuing the services.
Weve been at the forefront of victims services in Vermont, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Dick Sears said. They are really important programs.
The latest increase in surcharges took effect July 1. Now, for example, a $100 traffic fine results in a total amount owed to the state of $162.
According to Rex, $47 $7.25 for the general fund, $10 for a domestic violence fund and the remaining sum for a victims compensation fund is assessed on every ticket or criminal fine. Another 15 percent of every fine is assessed and directed to a restitution fund.
I think some legislators are really concerned that ... theyre paying a lot of fees and fines and they dont tend to have a lot of money, Rex said.
The restitution fund was created in 2004 and provides crime victims with advance payments on money ordered by a court to be paid. The VCCVS restitution unit then works to collect the court-ordered restitution from those who owe it.
Compounding the funding problem is a decline in the number of traffic tickets issued by state and local police. There has been a 25 percent decrease in tickets issued in the past five years, Rex said.
VCCVS ended the 2013 fiscal year with a $900,000 balance. Current projections show that at least $400,000 of that surplus will be needed to balance the groups budget in the current fiscal year, followed by another $500,000 in the 2015 fiscal year.
The program will run a deficit in the 2016 fiscal year, Rex said, but the balance will provide time to address it.
I think we have time to deal with this, she said.
Because VCCVS has grown piecemeal since its inception, there are likely ways to reduce overhead and streamline operations, Rex said. However, the need for new funding sources will remain, she said.
We do have some ideas to achieve some efficiencies. And then, absent making cuts, there would have to be some new revenues, Rex said.
The group has an annual budget of about $10 million, with nearly $4 million coming from fees and surcharges assessed by the state. The remaining funds come from grants, according to Rex.
A victims advocate in each countys states attorneys office collectively adds up to a major drain on the budget. Rex said workers who serve as victims advocates are state employees but the $1.8 million cost is paid by VCCVS, not the general fund.
The advocates were initially paid by the state from the general fund and should be again, she said. That idea, however, will probably go over like a lead balloon, Rex said.
We use special funds and federal funds to fund that program and I really think we should be using state funds for that, she said.
The advocates are entitled to pay raises each year based on their labor contract with the state that will cost a total of $150,000 this year. Employees of VCCVS are not state employees and not entitled to those raises, Rex said.
Sears, a member of the study committee, said paying advocates from the general fund will open other holes in the state budget.
Thats another thing that we could recommend but that would leave us $2 million short somewhere else, he said.
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The second highlight on that list is the first scrimmage.
All three county schools scrimmage for the first time this week.
On Friday, Beeville and Skidmore-Tynan hit the field. Pettus' first scrimmage is Saturday.
Beeville plays host to George West on Friday evening at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
The freshmen squads will scrimmage at 6 p.m., the junior varsity teams will start at 7 p.m. and the varsity squads will hit the field around 8 p.m.
Skidmore-Tynan hosts its first scrimmage that same night at 6 o'clock against Riviera at Bobcat Stadium.
The junior varsity and varsity squads will alternate play during the Bobcats' scrimmage.
Pettus kicks off its home scrimmage at 10 a.m. Saturday against visiting Cornerstone Christian at James V. Beauchamp Stadium.


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Anan Klailee, owner of Thai Orchid at 8736 Moreland St. in Powell, was a larger-than-life personality.
"My dad was very personable," said his daughter, Ruth Klailee. "If you came in at least twice, he knew your name, what you ordered, who you were married to and who your kids were, and if you brought parents at least twice, he knew them, too."
So when he died in July at age 68, he left both customers and his family reeling.
"You can't ever fill that void," Ruth Klailee said. "We still have customers coming in and asking for him and where he is. When they find out (he's gone), they're devastated. He was such a presence in the restaurant, he is really missed."
While no one person can begin to fill his shoes, his family, including daughters Rita and Jovanna and wife Maria, are determined to preserve the founder's vision for the restaurant while making changes aimed at keeping it relevant.
"He wore a lot of hats, so we're trying to take baby steps," Ruth Klailee said.
Some of those steps can be seen in additions to the menu, while others concern the restaurant's new marketing initiatives.
The Klailee family has added two Thai specialties: a massaman curry, a sweet curry dish with chicken and potatoes; and a new version of its holy basil chicken, with minced chicken, basil leaves and peppers. They're offered as off-menu daily specials.
The restaurant, which has a full bar, recently added a happy hour from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Specials include a dollar off beer and wine and an appetizer menu.
The appetizers include goong hor, a butterflied shrimp in a spring roll wrapper and fried until crispy, and puff pastry stuffed with chicken, white onions, minced potatoes and curry with a sweet cucumber sauce.
Thai Orchid is developing a new kids' menu, which should make its debut in February.
The family also is moving into cyberspace to promote the restaurant.
"My parents were big advocates of pounding the pavement and handing out menus," Klailee said. The modern version of that involves Facebook and other social media. "We're working on developing our website to be more creative, and to be more Facebook-friendly."
Facebook is something her dad had never even heard of, let alone considered as a valuable tool for his business, she said.
The Thai Orchid in Powell opened in 2009. It has two dining rooms, two patios, a banquet room and a drive-through window where customers can pick up carry-out orders. All of the furnishings were imported from Thailand.
Anan Klailee opened his first Thai restaurant in the area, Thai Orchid, at 7654 Sawmill Rd. in Dublin in 1986.
Although the Sawmill Road location was thriving, his daughter said it was his dream to build a free-standing restaurant. The Powell restaurant was the result.
Shortly after it opened, "Dad started feeling sick and having symptoms," Ruth Klailee said. Soon after, his cancer was diagnosed. "It was tough for him because he lived his whole life having the dream of his own, freestanding restaurant. Then it finally came true, and then a year later he found out he had cancer."
His was the dynamic personality that drew in regular customers and kept his family focused. Now that he's gone, the family continues to grapple both with its grief and the challenges of running a business.
One of those challenges is the late founder's choice of location, in an area that is still developing.
"Dad was a visionary. When he opened the first restaurant, there was nothing on Sawmill. Now look at it," Klailee said. "With this restaurant, the area also isn't as developed, but he knew it would be. For us, this means we're not as busy as we would like to be yet, and the rough economy the last couple of years hasn't helped."
The main competitor is Anan's original restaurant. Although his plan was to open in Powell and close the Sawmill Road restaurant, both are still open, even though they are only about 3 miles apart. Klailee sold the Sawmill location to relatives in January 2013.
Still, the newer place's owners are optimistic and sure they can make changes while still honoring the memory and vision of Thai Orchid's founder.
"This is a family-run business, and everyone here is affected, and it's difficult, but we have each other to lean on," Ruth Klailee said. "We have who he was in us."
Off the menu
• Graeter's has launched two new product lines: gelato and a reduced-sugar ice cream called "A Little Less Indulgent."
Gelato flavors include caramel truffle, hazelnut truffle, vanilla with milk-chocolate truffles and dark chocolate truffle.
The "less-indulgent" ice cream is made with a sweetener derived from the monk fruit and has half the sugar, about 25 percent less fat and 25 percent fewer calories than Graeter's regular ice creams.
• Azteca Grill, 3962 W. Powell Rd. in Powell, has added an all-you-can-eat brunch, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. The price is $15.99 for adults, $8.99 for children under 12, and free for those 5 or younger. The Dublin location at 5925 Sawmill Rd. offers an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $6.99.
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Three Ruby Tuesdays in central Ohio have closed. The restaurants at 5940 Chantry Dr. on the Far East Side, 5043 Tuttle Crossing Blvd. in Dublin, and 3545 Maple Ave. in Zanesville are no longer on the company website and there is no answer at the listed phone numbers. Ruby Tuesday announced this month that it would close 30 underperforming locations nationwide as part of a company turnaround plan.
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