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l-r: Noopie Cosby; Representative Mike Hubbard; NRCS State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett; Chambers County District Supervisor George Robinson, Jr; Senator Ted Little; and LaFaye Dellinger, Mayor of Smiths Station.
On Friday, May 14, 2010, the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) was presented two framed resolutions from the Alabama Legislature for 75 years of "Helping People Help the Land."
Senator Ted Little and Representative Mike Hubbard attended the Lee County Water Festival at Haley Center on the Auburn University campus to make the presentations to the NRCS State Conservationist Dr. William Puckett. Riley presented resolutions from the House and Senate, and Hubbard presented a joint resolution signed by Governor Riley.
The resolutions noted the importance of the 75th Anniversary of the establishment of the agency and of NRCS partnering with the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee and Conservation Districts to preserve and protect soil, water, and related resources on private lands in Alabama.
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Upshur boards plan paper-shredding event
Upshur County commissioners joined with the Solid Waste Authority to declare April as "Make It Shine" month in the county.
As part of the celebration of having a cleaner county, the SWA, the city of Buckhannon and Wendy's will sponsor a free paper-shredding day at the Crossroads Recycling Center next to Walmart on April 19 and 20. Times for the event will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. that Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. that Saturday.
Solid Waste Authority Director Burl Smith said "everything from canceled checks to old love letters" can be securely shredded by Cintas Corp., which has been asked to handle the task. There is no charge for the shredding.
During those hours of operation, which will take place rain or shine, people can bring their items and have them shredded by a certified Cintas employee. All documents will be monitored and protected through the service.
"Identity theft is a growing threat for individuals and businesses across the nation," said Karen Carnahan, the president and Chief Operating Officer of Cintas' document management division. "This event will bring awareness of proper document management to the community and provide them with a secure method to safely dispose of information. More importantly, it will provide individuals with the peace of mind that their sensitive information will not end up in the wrong hands."
There also will be giveaways and other promotions during the two-day event.
Smith said the city of Buckhannon typically collects 14,000 tons of waste annually and another 700 tons of recycled materials.
He also urged local residents to consider adopting a stretch of highway. The state honors those groups who clean 2 miles or more of highway with a sign. Smith said there are about 20 such groups within Upshur County.
"When the snow finally melts, that's when you see all of the litter," added Solid Waste Authority board member Joyce Harris-Thacker.

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The parking lot in front of the Expo Center and both sides of FM 351 were packed with families who parked to watch more than $3,500 worth of fireworks explode over the facility.
"One of the things I really enjoyed was seeing all the families who came out to watch," said Mickie Ochoa.
She and Gabriel Aleman, fellow owner of the Angel Care Ambulance Service, have been providing the funds for the fireworks display for several years now.
Ochoa and her eight-year-old twins, Gavin and Gage, were on hand to launch the first rockets into the sky.
Members of the Beeville Volunteer Fire Department arrived early to place the boxes of fireworks along a caliche road on the west side of the Expo Center property, next to the Bee County Sheriffs Office firing range.
Some of the onlookers gathered on blankets and lawn chairs at the end of one of the Lucas-McNeill Pavilions at the center and others spread out on the grass near the firefighters.
Assistant Fire Chief Bill Burris took charge of the event, working behind the scenes and arranging the displays.
As usual, the show ended with a grand finale as firefighters, using highway flares attached to wooden poles for safety, began lighting the boxes from each end and meeting in the middle.
The crowd responded with excitement and children could be heard offering oohs and aahs as the fireworks lighted up the night sky.
"We're really looking forward to doing the same thing again next year," Ochoa said this week.
Gary Kent is a reporter at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 343-5220, or at email@example.com.


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Diablo Grande â Legends West Course
Patterson, California
March 19-21, 2004
PATTERSON, Calif. â Grant Doverspike of Bakersfield, Calif. got off to a bit of a slow start, but kicked it into high gear to take the lead during Saturdayâs first-round of the Ashworth Junior at Diablo Grande. The 15-year-old used three birdies in four holes on the back nine to produce a splendid opening-round score of 4-under-par 68.
The fourth-annual Ashworth Junior at Diablo Grande is a 36-hole stroke play event conducted by the American Junior Golf Association at Diablo Grandeâs Legends West Course. The tournament includes 87 players from 10 states, including 70 from the host state of California.
The AJGAâs Ashworth Junior Series is designed specifically for first-time AJGA members or those members who have not yet participated in an AJGA Open event, AJGA Invitational or Nike Junior All-Star Series event in the current calendar year and/or the previous calendar year.
âThe rough is really tough here, and I was able to hit my driver straight and keep it in the short grass,â Doverspike said. His strategy proved to be a successful one, as the junior carded six birdies and only two bogeys on the way to his 68.
Doverspikeâs most important stretch of holes was undoubtedly the start of the back nine where he chipped in for birdie on No. 10, before sinking birdie putts on Nos. 12 and 13.
âI really stuck some iron shots today,â Doverspike said. Finishing three shots behind Doverspike, in a three-way tie for second place were Erik Jarvey of Palmdale, Calif., Kenneth McCready of Placerville, Calif., and Dane Jenson of Pleasant Grove, Utah. Jarvey, McCready and Jenson each carded 1-under-par 71âs and will be paired with Doverspike in tomorrowâs final-round.The final-round of the Ashworth Junior at Diablo Grande will begin with a 9:30 a.m. start Sunday morning.The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The AJGA has a membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.
Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch USA, a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became the inaugural AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
For more information about the Ashworth Junior at Diablo Grande, please contact tournament headquarters at (209) 892-4653.
The Foundation
The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA's mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
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Leadership Links is a new program whereby the AJGA is able to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age. This program gives juniors all the tools necessary to donate their time, talent and resources to local charities and the AJGA youth development programs. Please click here to learn more about the program and the different opportunities available.


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Growing community comes together at first food summit
Posted on May 09, 2013
Former Grand Valley professor Bill Bobier taught an organic gardening course and began a community garden project at Grand Valley in 1975. Bobier, now senior policy analyst for the state Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, spoke at Grand Valley's first food summit May 7.
"Today, growing good, sustainable food is a permanent part of our culture," Bobier said to a group of about 90 community gardeners, educators, local farmers and students at the West Michigan Growing Connections Food Summit in the Eberhard Center.
The half-day summit also featured presentations by Rachelle Boswick, head farmer of EarthKeeper Farm and founder of the West Michigan Growers Association; Anne Scott, specialist for the Center for Regional Food Systems at Michigan State; and Levi Gardner, manager of the Sustainable Agriculture Project at Grand Valley.
Boswick distributes produce grown on her certified-organic farm located in Kent City to local restaurants, grocery stores and farmers' markets. "We're a resource for others in our community," she said, and noted that as a farmer, it's important to build community and teach others.
Gardner said Michigan has the second most diverse ecological system in the country behind California. "At Grand Valley, we're seeing more and more students wanting to become engaged with food systems, sustainable agriculture and their community," he said.
Attendees discussed ideas and made connections with others in working group sessions that included topics such as education, food access, agriculture and business, and food systems and tourism. The event concluded with a locally sourced dinner.
The summit was organized by the Sustainable Community Development Initiative and sponsored by Grand Valley's student Farm Club, Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, College of Community and Public Service, Sustainable Community Development Initiative, Business Ethics Center, Frederik Meijer Honors College, Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence, Environmental Studies and the Office for Community Engagement.


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Well, September's arrived, in all its changing leaves and apple picking and perky back to school-ness. But while we're eyeing fall hayrides, relationships, report cards, or menu overhauls, let's savor the last of the warm summer breezes, sit on the porch swing with a cool drink, and take a moment to enjoy August's workplace news, trends, and gossip. After all, quite a lot happened in the last month — let's take a look:
Klout is getting more and more buzz — but when it comes to your recruitment, what kind of impact should Klout have on your decisions (if any)? We took a closer look at the pros and cons. While you trying to improve your real-life clout by rubbing elbows with Michael J. Fox or Tony Hsieh at 2011's SHRM conference, you just might have missed SHRM's best presentations. Don't worry, we've got some of them for you here. And hopefully you didn't miss our monthly #cbjobchat, but if you did, you missed a lot of great exchanges about tough interview questions — not to worry, though, you can catch the next one on Monday, Sept. 12 at 7:00 p.m. CST. Join us!
Speaking of interviewing, we went ahead and created an entire ebook dedicated to the subject, From Q&A to Z: The Hiring Manager's Complete Interviewing Guide (PDF). It's free, it's all for you, it's all about interviewing... go nuts. And while interview questions can run the gamet from great to horror-inducing, resumes have their fair share of memorable moments, too, from statements about the Moonwalk to deadly animal bites.
While we're on the subject of deadly things, have you thought about your personal brand as a recruiter — and how not having one may actually be really damaging for your business? If not, it's a good time to start — there are some really easy ways to get your name out and legitimize you with interested candidates.
As an employer or recruiter, finding new ways to brand your company is essential — and many companies are turning to online video. Did you know it's the fastest-growing medium for consuming content? All types of companies are investing in video to help them attract better candidates, brand themselves as an employer of choice, and more — you can download our free video, Streaming Talent, (just by answering a few questions) to find out how it can improve your own recruiting.
Shortly before July's BLS numbers came out, CareerBuilder CEO Matt Ferguson appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss job expectations versus job creation; the industry with the biggest skill shortage right now; the area hottest in wage growth, and more. When we did see the BLS numbers, we cringed a little. But then we realized the sky probably isn't falling, so we hid that Chicken Little costume in the depths of our closets (you know, just in case). With finding quality workers a challenge for many employers, and unemployment still such a big issue, there are two worker groups that bring unique skills to the workplace and shouldn't be overlooked: veteran employees and older workers.
We found out that while employers do value IQ, many are listening to their hearts (cue Roxette) and favoring emotional intelligence more strongly. But where does emotional intelligence matter most?
Many workers are also listening to their wallets — and finding them filled with empty promises (INFOGRAPHIC). Though the financial situation is improving for many, many workers are still living paycheck to paycheck — but there are still some things (cough Internet cough) they're hesitant to give up.
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Apple is expected to announce the iPad Mini sometime in October
The iPad's "mini me" has started production as Apple attempts to ward off competition with a smaller, cheaper tablet.
Apple's Asian component suppliers have kick-started mass production of the new iPad, nicknamed
iPad Mini
. The new tablet will measure 7.85 inches diagonally, putting it more in line with the other 7-inch tablets crowding the market.
Apple's iPad is the king of tablets and eats up a majority of the tablet market share. However, the 9.7-inch display and a load of features like 4G LTE connectivity and a Retina display with 2048x1536 resolution makes the iPad a tad expensive. In fact, the new iPad starts at $499.
Cheaper and credible alternatives to the iPad have emerged recently, offering the iPad a bit of competition. Amazon's Kindle Fire, which is a 7-inch tablet for $199 that was released last November, was the first to take a chunk of the iPad's market share last holiday season.
Other tech companies have since followed suit, offering smaller and cheaper alternatives. Google recently launched its 7-inch
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for $199, which is not only smaller and cheaper than the iPad, but also has features more comparable to the iPads'. Amazon also kicked its Kindle Fire line up a notch by launching the Kindle Fire HD models.
The Kindle Fire HD line
offers a refreshed 7-inch model for $199, an 8.9-inch model for $299, and a 4G LTE model for $499. What's more is that Amazon is offering a generous data package for only $49.99 per year.
As if that wasn't enough, Barnes & Noble recently announced its updated Nook tablets,
Nook HD and HD+
Clearly, Apple needs to jump into this market if it wants to hold onto its No.1 spot. Not many details are known about the iPad Mini, such as price, but it has been confirmed that it won't have the Retina display that the new iPad has. This was likely an eliminated feature in order to keep the iPad Mini competitively priced.
Apple is expected to announce the iPad Mini sometime this month, according to
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Kang is a no-show at closing
NARROWSBURG, NY — Developer Ilwon Kang was supposed to have closed on a $70,000 deal to purchase the 14-acre sports field on Kirk Road in Narrowsburg before July 4, so that he could have a beer tent at the holiday festivities he planned for the space.
The closing did not occur, and was then scheduled to take place on July 6. According to Dr. Kenneth Hilton, superintendent of the Sullivan West school district that owns the property, Kang did not appear for the closing, and did not send word about why he could not attend. No money had changed hands, and as of July 12 the district still owned the parcel.
It is not yet clear if this development will have any impact on Kang's offer to buy the school buildings in Narrowsburg and Callicoon for $3 million. The closing on that deal had been scheduled for about July 1, but because the town is in the process of re-writing its zoning code and it is as yet unclear if the new zoning will allow Kang to use the Narrowsburg School as planned for a hotel, the school board agreed to extend the closing deadline through October.
SERVE Act would boost firefighter recruitment
WASHINGTON, DC — A new act introduced by Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), the Supporting Emergency Responders Volunteer Efforts (SERVE) Act, would provide a $1,000 annual tax credit to help promote recruitment of volunteer firefighters and paramedics and to honor them for their service.
"Small communities in New York and throughout the country rely on volunteer firefighters to respond in emergencies," said Hinchey. "These brave volunteers in many cases serve the same function as professional firefighters, but they do it on their own time and without compensation. The SERVE Act would provide volunteer firefighters and emergency service personnel with a $1,000 annual tax credit. The brave volunteers who risk their own lives to save the lives of others deserve our support," said Hinchey.
To qualify for the refundable tax credit, firefighters and paramedics must serve at least 40 hours over the course of six months of the year. The SERVE Act would promote staffing at these emergency organizations to maintain the proper services needed to protect New York's communities.
Confidence shown rising in Mid Hudson
REGION — A recent survey of consumer confidence in New York State showed that the Mid Hudson region, which includes Sullivan County, was one of only three in which confidence rose and the only one in which the index rose substantially from the second quarter of 2010 to the same period in 2011.
The Mid Hudson index increased from 59.1 last year to 65.5 in the second quarter or 2011, an increase of close to 6 points or 10%. The Rochester and Syracuse areas also saw confidence increase, but marginally; elsewhere in the state, confidence declined.
In terms of levels, Binghamton had the lowest absolute level, at 55. The Mid Hudson level of 82 put it at number three in the state.
The intent of the Consumer Confidence Index is to measure peoples' willingness to spend, as opposed to their ability to spend.
Hinchey pushes to reinstate Glass-Steagall
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) has introduced a bill that would reinstate the Banking Act of 1933, better known as the Glass-Steagall Act, in order to separate investment banking from commercial banking.
The congressman, who introduced the Glass-Steagall Restoration Act with Reps. Jay Inslee (D-WA) and John Conyers (D-PA), said he intends for the measure to break up oversized banks, restore consumer protections and avoid future financial collapses like the one that began in 2008.
"Following the Great Depression, Congress wisely separated investment banking from commercial banking to prevent big banks from using depositors' money for risky trades," said Hinchey. "Unfortunately, Congress repealed the Glass-Steagall Act in 1999 and the American people are still paying the price after the financial market meltdown that occurred in 2008. We have made some progress in addressing this with the Wall Street Reform bill that was passed last year.
"Even so, the commingling of investment and commercial banking has persisted, and as a result, our economy is still at risk. This legislation would reinstate the basic rule that preserved the security of our financial markets for nearly 70 years and would help prevent another bailout."


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Packing list for Romania
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This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Romania and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that 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 a 100-pound weight limit on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Romania if you look long enough to find it.
When choosing luggage, remember that you will be hauling it in and out of taxis and trains and often lugging it around on foot. It should be durable, flexible, lightweight, and easy to carry. Duffel bags and sturdy backpacks are good choices.
Do not bring anything that is so valuable or precious that you would be heartbroken to lose it.
General Clothing
- Shorts and T-shirts for relaxing in hot weather
- Slacks and jeans and short-sleeved cotton shirts for summer
- Wool or flannel shirts, turtlenecks, and sweaters for winter
- Heavy socks (wool and cotton) and lightweight cotton socks (socks wear out quickly)
- Heavy-duty poncho (if you plan to do any camping)
- Warm hats, scarves, and earmuffs
- Two or three sets of long underwear
- Flannel pajamas (sweatsuits can also double as PJs)
- Heavy winter coat or ski jacket and a down vest
- All-weather coat (preferably in a dark color)
- Swimsuit and goggles (local pools have a lot of chlorine)
- Men: Collared shirts (turtlenecks are also appropriate professional wear), a few ties, and at least one jacket or suit to wear to weddings and other celebrations
- Women: Two or three professional outfits (one should be fancier for special occasions) Shoes
- At least one pair of sturdy, thick-soled walking shoes (for cobblestone streets)
- Plastic shower shoes
- House slippers
- One pair of insulated, waterproof, ice-gripping boots Note: Winter boots as well as dress and casual shoes, sandals, and slippers are readily available in Romania, but they may not have the fit, quality, or style that you prefer; women who wear size 10 or larger may have difficulty finding shoes.
Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
- Any favorite nonprescription medical supplies, though the items the Peace Corps supplies are good (i.e., you do not need to bring a two-year supply of aspirin, vitamins, dental floss, insect repellent, or eyedrops).
- A three-month supply of any prescription drugs you take, to last until we can order your special needs
- Two pairs of eyeglasses, if you wear them (replacements can take a long time to arrive from the United States)
- Contact lens solution (if you bring contacts)
- Hand lotion and body cream
- Towels (bath-sized ones are difficult to find locally)
- Women: If you have favorite brands of cosmetics like Clinique or Estée Lauder, bring them with you (but they may also be available in larger Romanian cities)
- Good can and bottle opener and corkscrew
- Measuring cups (both metric and nonmetric)
- Potholders
- Plastic water carrier for traveling (some types are available locally)
- Strong string or twine for use as a clothesline
- Rubber gloves for washing clothes by hand
- Plastic food containers
- Favorite cooking utensils
- Basic cookbook
- Plastic storage bags
- Packaged mixes of your favorite sauces, salad dressings, and soups
- Favorite spices (Mexican, Chinese, Indian, and Italian spices can be hard to find and make good gifts)
- Money belt
- Folding umbrella
- Camera—35 mm compacts are best because they are inconspicuous and travel well, but digital cameras are also good if they are small and you have the appropriate computer equipment
- Small, relatively inexpensive tool kit (e.g., Leatherman)
- Good scissors
- Duct tape (can be used for many things)
- Swiss Army knife (very important to many Volunteers)
- Two good flashlights (one small enough to carry in a pocket) and extra batteries
- Travel sewing kit
- Pictures of home and postcards of common sights in America
- U.S. stamps (you can often have letters mailed in the States by people traveling home from Romania)
- Games (e.g., Scrabble, Pictionary, chess), Frisbee, volleyball, etc.
- Good sleeping bag (compact with a stuff sack and fully unzippable for use as blanket)
- Good bedsheets (not fitted ones because you will not know the size of your bed in advance)
- Books and materials you might need for your assignment, as described in the Volunteer Assignment Description
- Reference books, such as a good grammar book, an English dictionary, and a thesaurus
- A few novels to read and trade
- Credit/cash cards (be certain they will work in Romania and that you notify your bank you will be out of the country using them)
- Shortwave radio (but such radios work with limited success in Romania and may not be worth the bother)
- Exercise materials (e.g., exercise tape or jump rope; some sites have gyms, and some Volunteers teach aerobic classes, so bring music and new steps if you have them)
- Reliable watch—durable, water-resistant, and inexpensive
- Reliable battery-powered alarm clock and back-up batteries
- Sunglasses
- Small daypack without frame
- Tape or CD player and recorder
- Cassette tapes or CDs
- Retractable tape measure (inch and centimeter)
- Pens and pencils
- Journal
- Calendars
- Paper clips and rubber bands
- Clothespins
- U.S. maps


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15 NCAA Div. III individual championships
CLAREMONT, CALIF.—Already one of the most decorated track and field athletes in Central College history, senior Ethan Miller (Seymour) added another accolade to his resume Friday after winning his second consecutive national title in the decathlon.
Miller scored 7,017 points to claim the top spot on the podium. He recorded marks of 14.92 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles, 107 feet, 10 inches in the discus throw, 14-9 in the pole vault, 141-9 in the javelin throw, and four minutes, 52.61 seconds in the 1,500 meters. It's his third overall national title in addition to his 2011 decathlon title and indoor high jump title. The Dutch are now recipients of 13 men's individual track and field national titles and it's Central's 29th overall individual title.
"One of the toughest things about the decathlon is showing up for every single event and that's something that Ethan was able to do over the past two days," said coach Joe Dunham. "It's a great accomplishment for him to repeat as a national champion."
Meanwhile, freshman teammate Eric Larson (Waverly, Waverly-Shell Rock HS) recorded a surprising fifth-place finish to earn his second all-America plaque of his career. Larson also finished eighth in the NCAA Division III indoor heptathlon in March. He recorded marks of 15.02 in the 110-meter hurdles, 115-11 in the discus throw, 12-5.5 in the pole vault, 134-1 in the javelin throw, and 4:39.38 in the 1,500 meters.
"Any time you are an all-American it is something to be proud of," said Dunham. "And to do it as a freshman is impressive. He's going to have a lot of success at the national level over the next several years."
Miller also competed in the 110-meter hurdles, finishing 17th in the prelims with a mark of 14.92 seconds, while Allen Scovel (senior, Runnells, Southeast Polk HS) was 19th in the prelims of the 100 meters (10.89). Neither advanced to Saturday's final. Tyler Crouse (senior, Hedrick, Pekin HS) finished 17th in the hammer throw with a mark of 173-11.
"Tyler had a good season and it was nice to end it at the national meet," said Dunham. "He had a lot of success in his four years at Central."
The Dutch men racked up 14 points in the decathlon and are currently sitting in fifth place overall. Wis.-Stout is the team leader after two days with 28 points.
Darrow all-American in hammer throw—Senior Morgan Darrow (Newell, Storm Lake HS) started her national meet with a bang, capturing fifth place in the hammer throw with an effort of 175-1 to earn her first all-American plaque in a Central uniform. Darrow was also an all-American while competing for Buena Vista in 2010.
"It was exciting to see Morgan have that success in the hammer," said Dunham. "But she has the shot put tomorrow and you can see that she is maintaining her focus. We're looking forward to seeing what she can do."
Meanwhile, Caitlin Wilson (senior, Oakland, Riverside HS) finished in 13th place in heptathlon with 4,474 points. She record marked of 16-10 in the long jump, 118-11 in the javelin throw, and 2:35.2 in the 800 meters. Felicia Coleman (junior, Houston, Texas, J. Frank Dobie HS) was 22nd in the 100 meters (12.51).
The Dutch will conclude their 2012 season Saturday with a pair of relays and two representatives in the shot put. The men's 4x100-meter relay is slated for 2:40 p.m. and the 4x400-meter relay is the last event of the meet at 6:30 p.m. Darrow will compete in the women's shot put at 1 p.m. and Phil Miller (senior, Vinton, Vinton-Shellsburg HS) will contest the men's shot put at 4:05 p.m.


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The comments by Pope Francis about how Christians might work with others, even atheists, was crowded out by made-up tales of scandals, real stories of tragedies, including the Oklahoma tornado, and general angst about rising gasoline prices.
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"We are all children of God; all of us. And God loves us, all of us ... The Lord has redeemed us all with the blood of Christ, all of us, not just Catholics. Everyone. Some may ask, 'Father, even the atheists?' Them, too. Everyone."
We can all get so oblivious to religious language that we miss what an astounding claim that is for a pope to make. This is a man who heads a church that long claimed salvation is impossible outside the church. He is a leader in the overall Christian church that has long claimed that outside of Jesus, there is no salvation. He who believes and is baptized shall be saved. That's the equation.
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"Someone can object, 'But I don't believe, Father. I'm an atheist.' But do good and we'll meet there," the pope said.
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If you are a more traditionalist person, you might note that the same sentiment can serve as a far more intellectually persuasive argument to stop abortions than the arguments often presented.
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Bank of America's earnings soar 70 percentBy CHRISTINA REXRODE
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A Bank of America branch is seen along Peachtree Street, Tuesday in Atlanta.NEW YORK — Bank of America says its second-quarter profits soared, helped by higher earnings from investment banking and cost-cutting.
The results, reported early Wednesday, beat analysts' expectations. The bank earned $3.6 billion in the quarter after payments to preferred shareholders. That was up 70 percent from $2.1 billion a year ago.
Per share, that worked out to 32 cents. Analysts polled by FactSet had expected 25 cents per share. The bank's stock rose 1.7 percent in late morning trading.
Bank of America, the country's second-biggest bank by assets, has been slimming down and cutting jobs since CEO Brian Moynihan took over at the beginning of 2010, a departure from the empire-building of his predecessors. The strategy meant to make the bank easier to manage and to escape potential extra scrutiny from regulators.
In the second quarter, the bank slashed expenses about 6 percent, to $16 billion from $17 billion a year ago. It also cut about 18,300 jobs over the year, or nearly 7 percent of its work force. The bank now has about 257,000 employees, down about 11 percent from its peak of nearly 289,000 in early 2011.
In a call with reporters, Chief Financial Officer Bruce Thompson noted that some of the job cuts were in the unit that services troubled mortgages, which is shrinking as the bank works through those loans. He also said the bank had added jobs in the unit that makes new mortgages.
The bank has also been closing branches. The number of branches fell to about 5,300, down by about 260 over the year.
Thompson said the bank would continue to trim branches, and indicated that the bank would sell branches in more rural areas — in locations "outside of our principal operating areas" and where the bank didn't have "a critical mass of consumers."
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The Normanna Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank the people of Bee County and Normanna for all their support as we celebrated our 40th anniversary of the department.
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100% agree, we need a big man
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This Thread Named "We Need A Big More Than Anything" was started March 1, 2009.
And, like in an episode of the Twilight Zone, where right back here.
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Excuses, reasons, explanations aside...
I don't give a f*ck how it happens; trade up, buy a pick, go over the cap, mid-level, trade someone, whatever!!!!!
If a player ISN'T 6'11", he need NOT apply.
It's both amazing and ashame how many moves we made, and how many assets we had, and still find ourselves in the same exact place... simply amazing.
If this sounds familiar to you:
"We are targeting the free-agent summer of _______, when _________ becomes available"
"Wait til' next year"
"We need a big"
then I'll assume you understand when I say, "I told you so".
As much as things have changed, they have stayed the same. Even with a Melo, Stat, and sh*t I'll throw in a CP3-
We will have NO chance without a big. We will continually look like fools with a bloated payroll full of hopefuls unable to realize our potential because we are incomplete. And that's a thought I refuse to entertain.
Donnie, do whatever is necessary, get us a big! F*ck D'Antoni, **** loyalty, f*ck James Dolan's money... get it done, or EVERYTHING we have done is for NOTHING!
What do OKC, LAL, CHI, MEM, DAL, BOS and MIA all have in common?
MotherF*cking BIG MEN!
At the least we have the 17th pick as an asset, get it done! If I have to suffer through another season of some 6'9" guy masquerading as a center,
I'm out!
100% agree, we need a big man
NeNe, McGee, and Dalambert is on my list. DeAndre Jordan is too, but I don't think we'd be able to afford him if we want to have a well-rounded team.
Camby I'd also love to get.
Elite PGs are for team with one other star or no stars. If we can't win a championship with STAT and Melo with a good defensive center and other good players, then we need a coaching change.
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Harrington and...
Go back and read what we spoke about from that original thread...
Its both funny and sad, like a Greek tragedy.
Sign Dalembert, bring back Jerome Jordan, draft Faried, Problem solved.
Walsh better work his magic!
If that means trading T Douglas or Fields with the 17th pick to move up, then DO IT!
And if your thinking "great, then we'll be complaining and looking for a SG" then that's fine...
Because as we see they are more available.
Add Baron to the list of Bigs we had.
By mentioning CP3, again you fabricate MORE EXCUSES for this regime and D'Antoni specifically.
And while you are stuck in the 'wait til' mentality, I'm concerned with what we NEED and the more likelihood of getting it, and I'm concerned with making more excuses while squandering opportunities and settling for pipe-dream scenarios.
We can safely conclude IF this organization doesn't acquire us a quality big man by the start of next season (extended summer in mind), they
1. Don't know what they're doing
2. Have been brain-washed by D'Antoni
3. Care more about selling tickets than winning
If you support keeping D'Antoni after this, considering all the other mitigating factors concerning who and what we need going forward...
Over the last two NBA seasons, essentially the last 16 months, Amar'e Stoudemire has played 180 games including payoff contests. He played all 82 regular season games for the Suns in 2009-2010, and tacked on another 16 in the postseason. Then he played 78 of the Knicks' 82 in 2010-2011, plus four more in the first round. Moreover, during his debut season in New York, Stoudemire averaged a career-high 36.5 minutes per game. In addition, those 180 games where played on two of the NBA's more up-tempo offenses.
I start here to highlight the fact that the Knicks desperately need to add a starting center this summer. Yes, the Knicks want to find a long-term answer at point guard as well, but that is not NY's most glaring need. Obtaining a big man is the number one priority. The wear-and-tear on Amar'e was undeniable. In the end, should we have been shocked when Stoudemire's back gave out against Boston? Going forward, this is something the Knicks have to address. Not only does Head Coach Mike D'Antoni need to reduce Stoudemire's minutes, he also needs to lessen the load on STAT's shoulders when he is on the floor. Amar'e should spend less time at the '5' and more time at his natural power forward spot.
In order to make this happen, New York obviously needs to import a legit starting center. However, it's obviously not quite that simple
The Knicks will have nearly $51 million dollars committed to just the trio of Amar'e Stoudemire, Carmelo Anthony, and Chauncey Billups next season. And with the lockout looming, the threat of a hard cap (at worst), or a reduced cap threshold at the very least, it a reality that must be faced. In the past, teams over the cap still had the option of bringing in a good player via the mid-level exception. There are rumors that the new CBA may not include that provision.
Also, one of the Knicks clear objectives has been maintaining ample cap space for the 2012 class of free agents which may include Chris Paul, Deron Williams, and Dwight Howard. The ideal scenario would be adding one of those superstars to a core including Melo and Amar'e.
The bottom line is that the Knicks will likely have to get creative.
While there will be a handful of talented centers on the market this summer, they are not realistic options for NY. Nene has an ETO he can exercise, but he'll be offered major money from every team with cap space. Marc Gasol will be a restricted FA, but expect the Grizz to do everything in their power to lock him up long-term. Young up-and-comer DeAndre Jordan will also be restricted, and the Clippers would likely match any reasonable offer he receives. Tyson Chandler will be unrestricted this off season, but if Mark Cuban has been so willing to vastly overpay for bad centers, imagine how much he'll pony up to keep Chandler in Dallas.
After those four, there is a drop-off to the next tier of available big men.
One name which has generated considerable buzz in the New York tabloids has been Samuel Dalembert. Dalembert has some tri-state-area connections, having attended high school and college in New Jersey. The New York Post reported last month that Dalembert may be inclined to accept a comparable offer from New York, all other things being considered equal. The post speculates that Donnie Walsh might offer Dalembert the full-mid-level exception (approximately $6 million per season) via a multi-year deal.
On the surface, this seems like a decent fit. Slammin' Sammy is a legit seven-footer that can board and block some shots. However, an in-depth look at the numbers leads me to a different conclusion. Dalembert would improve the Knicks next season, that isn't debatable. However, would it the pros outweigh the cons in the long run?
At this stage of the game, you pretty much know what you are going to get. Last season in Sacramento, Dalembert averaged 8.1 points per game and 8.2 rebounds. For his career, he has averaged 8.1 points and 8.3 boards. Considering the dearth of quality centers in today's NBA (and currently on the Knicks roster), those numbers are obviously nothing to sneeze at. Still, Dalembert doesn't quite fit New York's needs. The Knicks obviously don't have to add a stud scorer; they already have that covered. But, ideally, they would add a bruiser that would board and protect the tin. A defensive-minded center willing to set screens and do the dirty work - that is a prescription for what ails New York down low. Dalembert just isn't that player.
Dalembert isn't a guy looking to mix it up inside or intimidate in the paint. He's far too comfortable floating around the perimeter, settling for long jumpers. Take a look at these stats: Per Hoopdata.com, last season Dalembert attempted just 2.9 shots "at the rim" per game. In contrast, he averaged 2.7 field goal attempts from 10-23 feet away from the basket. Also, consider this: The Philadelphia 76ers won 27 games in 2009-2010 with Dalembert as their starting center. After trading him last summer, Philly was 41 games without him in 2010-2011.
Again, Dalembert would certainly be an upgrade for New York next season, but I think offering him a long-term contract would be a regretful decision. If he wants to settle for a one-year deal (he won't), then by all means, bring him in. But that's not going to happen, so the Knicks will likely have to keep searching.
Some other (less appealing?) free-agent centers that will be on the Knicks radar this summer include: Spencer Hawes, Jeff Foster, Nenad Krstic, Joel Przybilla, Erick Dampier, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Nazr Mohammed, Kurt Thomas, Aaron Gray, Dan Gadzuric, Ryan Hollins, Kwame Brown, and Jason Collins.
For the risk takers out there, Greg Oden will be a restricted free-agent, although the Blazers have indicated they plan to tender him an $8.8 million dollar qualifying offer. Yao Ming will be an unrestricted free agent, but it is unknown if he has recovered from his injuries and is ready return to NBA action.
The Knicks do have the #17th overall pick in the upcoming 2011 draft, so they could look to add some front court depth if a talented big man fell into their lap. But the odds of them landing a difference-maker ready to contribute right away are highly unlikely. Another internal option could be Jerome Jordan, whom the Knicks acquired on draft night last year. Jordan spent last season in Serbia, playing for KK Hemofarm. Here's a link to his Euro League stats. Jordan will be given an opportunity to earn a roster spot during summer league play (if there is any) as well as training camp, if both sides decide to go that route.
However, there is one last avenue the Knicks could explore in their search for a starting center; if they don't have the requisite cap space to sign a center, and can't rely on the draft, New York could check out the trade market. Unfortunately for the Knicks, they don't have many assets that other teams would clamor for in trade discussions. Still, if New York finds the right partner, there are some feasible options. One team Walsh may want to call is the Clippers. Chris Kaman is the highest paid player on the L.A. roster (a franchise with a notoriously stingy owner). Assuming the Clippers ink DeAndre Jordan to a long term deal this summer, they may look to part ways with the oft-injured Kaman. Kaman's contract fits the Knicks' plans perfectly, as he has just one season ($12.2 million) left on his current pact. Finding a package that would interest the Clipper is difficult, but would L.A. be interested in an offer of: Billups, Turiaf, a future pick, and cash for Kaman and Randy Foye?
Yet, after searching through NBA rosters, I think a great fit for the Knicks may rotting away on the bench in Phoenix. Robin Lopez remember thy name Knick fans.
During Stoudemire's last season in Phoenix, Lopez and Amar'e developed a solid chemistry and worked well together. Lopez is not a guy you will run plays for, but he is a big body that is content doing the little things. He's not a great athlete, but he will bang, board, and hustle. Lopez would be a great fit alongside Melo and Stoudemire on an NY front line. Better yet, it shouldn't be too difficult to pry him from Phoenix.
The Suns owe Marcin Gortat $21.8 million over the next three seasons. Channing Frye is set to earn $18 million through 2014, with a player option worth $6.8 million for the 2014-2015 season. That is nearly $40 million dollars worth of center over the next three years. They also owe Hakim Warrick nearly $14 million thru 2014 as well.
Considering Suns owner (Robert Sarver) purportedly finds himself in financial difficulty, it is not inconceivable to assume Phoenix may be looking to lighten future salary commitments.
Lopez was buried on Phoenix's bench last season. In the 27 post-All-Star break games he played in, Lopez averaged just 4.6 points and 2.4 boards in 11 minutes of action.
Lopez experienced his best success as pro when he was teamed up alongside Amar'e. Lopez started 31 games at center (with Stoudemire as his PF) in 2009-2010. In those 31 contests, Lopez averaged 11.3 points and 6.2 boards, while shooting 59.7% from the floor and over 74% from the free-throw line.
Lopez will make $2.9 million next season, and his qualifying offer in 2012-2013 will be $4 million. Certainly seems worth a gamble from the Knicks perspective. If New York could play Lopez 25-30 minutes a night, and then bring Turiaf off the pine for some added defense and energy, it might be recipe for success.
As far as what the Knicks could offer Phoenix, the key part to any deal might the $3 million in cash James Dolan could send to Sarver (assuming that is still allowed under the new CBA). If the Knicks have a small amount of cap space, how about Bill Walker (Phoenix will be losing starting SG Vince Carter) and cash to the Suns in exchange for Lopez? It might make sense for both teams.
Whatever direction the Knicks head in this summer, it needs to end with a starting center on the roster before the next season starts
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This is why building a champion is so difficult and why only 6 teams in 20 years have won.
Not only do you have to compete on the court but you have to go against the current trends in the player market.
The way I see it. We gotta scour the earth for option. And honestly we gotta improve the team the best we can and play the cards we are dealt with.
We got this Jerome Jordan guy. We gotta coach the hell out of him. He gotta develop him into a solid rebounding defensive big man. But the team has to pick it up defensively to make his job easier (MDA will make that very difficult). We gotta plug in the wholes until we find that gem. Lets not over pay right now.
Overpaying may be the way to go. But WHEN we over pay is key. I am in the get CP3 boat. (there are good arguments why not to get him) but If we get him its most likely Hornets would want to dump Okafur. I say get him if we gonna get CP3. Tough pill to swallow but who says all the decisions in building a championship team would be easy and textbook.
JaVale Mcgee would be a HUGE upgrade at the center position. He's a terrific shotblocker. I also hope Walsh should look at Sean Williams. He's in the D-League right now but he used to play for the Nets. He's a great shotblocker & a damn good rebounder. He's 6'10 & can play backup to Amare or center:
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I was reviewing Dalembert and not for nothing I would love for him to come here but when I was looking at his Stats and figuring in what he makes now. I just can see him going for another big longterm contract due to this probably being the last one he would be able to get. Taking the MLE for him would be more realistic if he was a few years older and still competitive at the 5.
Robin Lopez.... Not bad it makes sense. Dolan would definitely send them the money to make the deals work if we traded Walker. Walker could also make a run at being a back-up SG for Vince. Also the Suns have more Centers than they can use and if they traded Robin he would probably be nothing more than garnish.
As for the Knicks. Robin may not be the best center but dammit he would get playing time under D'antoni...... Anyhow a Center rotation of Lopez, Turiaf, and Jordan may not be what we want but it may be what we need since we have to find Bigs that our head coach will actually play.
Sean Williams is instant defense. Always liked him. Even if he fouls quickly and a lot at least he doesn't let that easy lay-ups **** happen.
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The firm will be asked to seek repayment of the $227,999.14 the city spent on building a road, drainage ditch and water and sewer lines on property on the U.S. Highway 181 Business Route in 2012.
The project was known as the Silver Oaks Retirement Community Development-Assisted Living Center, and the work the city had done was supposed to have been financed through a $300,000 grant from U.S. Housing and Urban Development.
The grant was applied for in 2009 after the City Council heard a request from the developer, Joan Reilly.
In April 2010, Beeville received word that the grant had been approved by the Texas Department of Agriculture – the state agency handling grants for the Texas Capital Fund.
The council had contracted with Grant Works of Austin to handle the application.
According to a contract signed by Retired Living Concept, L.L.C., and the city, the developer was to reimburse the city for up to $300,000 in the event that the project was not completed.
Interim City Manager Marvin Townsend said this week that the project was never finished and the three-year time period for completing it had expired.
Although the city requested an extension of the contract on May 28, 2013, the state responded that the grant had been terminated on May 4, 2013. The Department of Agriculture requested that the $18,750 it had sent to Beeville be repaid.
"I hand carried it back to the Department of Agriculture," Townsend said when he was asked whether Beeville had paid the $18,750 amount.
According to a memo provided to the City Council from Townsend's office, Reilly had told the council on Nov. 25, 2009, that she had a loan commitment from First National Bank of Beeville for $2.5 million.
Five days later, during a special meeting of the council, three members attending the meeting authorized the city to apply for the grant.
The grant was approved on April 14, 2010.
On Sept. 14 of that year, the council took action on hiring an engineer for the project and appointing Grant Works to handle the application.
Townsend said the grant was intended to provide jobs for the city. Reilly had said at least a dozen positions would be created by the construction of the project and that the city would be reimbursed $25,000 for each job that was not created.
Reilly provided a personal guarantee of $300,000 to the city. Bids were then rejected after the project's cost of the street construction came in higher than expected.
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Reilly certified that construction on the project had begun, but a report given to the council by Townsend revealed that the only work that had started was that being done by the city's contractors.
It was in June of last year that the city received official notice that the grant had been terminated by the state and that the city owed the Department of Agriculture the $18,750 that it had collected up to that point.
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Since it's no secret that I love to hear the sound of my own voice, the kind folks at Thunder 102 radio have given me the opportunity to chatter endlessly over the last few years on behalf of The River Reporter and as a result, I feel the need to give back. The station (www.thunder102.com) is community driven, and I'm grateful to be a small cog in the wheel of all that they do (as long as they let me keep talking). In association with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, (www.stjude.org), Thunder 102 is once again lending it's considerable support to the cause and held its second annual "Hoops for Hope" fundraiser last Monday on campus at SUNY Sullivan, with members of the community donating money to shoot basketball free-throws and listen to me call the shots, along with on-air radio personality Michelle Semerano.
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I'm not in the same situation as you, so realize I'm only guessing here and take it for what it's worth. I was thinking maybe your baby is getting distracted by your proximity. You can draw the line between work time and personal time at home, but he doesn't understand. He just wants to be with Mama. It might be easier for him to get his mind on something else when you're not there, and that might be why thr nanny has less problems when it's just them.
I have no idea why it's just started happening recently. How long have you been on this schedule? I don't have any advice, just a couple thoughts for you to consider: I think it might be good to stick to a routine to cut down on his confusion. Also do you have a separate area of the house that you work so you can be out of sight but close by?
This happens to us too and I work from home 1 day a week. Naptime on the weekend is the same as well - difficult. My guess is that they know you're there and don't want to miss the time with you just because of a little sleep (needed or not). I'm still trying to figure it out on my end. Good luck.:gvibes
I work from home 5 days a week and my DS (8 mos) has gotten to the point where he might take 2-30 min naps during the day. He hates to miss anything while I or his dad is around...
however, he went to a friends home for about 6 hrs and took a nap like peaches-n-cream
so, I would think that your LO misses you too much while napping
ISN'T THAT A GREAT FEELING!!!:gvibes
I just posted a rant about how much better DS(10.5 months) naps at daycare. I am lucky if I get him to take 2 naps on the weekend, and 45 minutes is also luck :yikes I think pp are right. DS (who is mommy-centric) just doesn't want to miss mommy time if he can help it. We also nurse down. He sleeps much better at daycare! Frustrating, yes, but we are trying to power through it, knowing it won't be forever. I don't think... :lol :gvibes