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Astute readers will notice that I've been writing cover stories every time that a township publishes its assessments.
Those same astute readers will notice that I've been MIA from this blog for a few weeks, but there's a reason for that, which is germane to the issue at hand, so read on.
I'm going to write a story - for the front page whenever possible - informing township residents when their 30-day window begins with which to appeal their assessments by which their property taxes are calculated. I wrote in today's paper that the 30-day window for Chemung Township, which includes most of Harvard, has begun. Harvard property owners have until Oct. 24 to challenge their assessments.
I also plan to write stories to remind you as the deadline for your township draws near. If you live in rural Hartland Township, you have until the end of business Friday. If you live in Nunda Township, you have just under two weeks before your deadline arrives on Oct. 9.
In the name of full transparency, allow me to list my motives for doing this:
• Informing the public about how their money is collected and spent by government is one of my primary jobs.
• Challenging assessments is the one real tool that property owners have, aside from a handful of small exemptions, to either reduce their taxes or limit how much they increase.
• Even though the values of our homes (mine included) have taken a nosedive. our property tax bills are going up – as I wrote here, a lot of people this year saw double-digit increases.
• With a few exceptions, many of our local governments have no intention of going easy on us and plan to take the 3 percent increase next year they are entitled to under the law.
• As I blogged here, the sheer number of taxing bodies on our bills makes it impossible to go to all of their meetings and ask them all to please, please not raise taxes.
• Among this backdrop of lower property values, increasing taxes and years of 8 percent unemployment, somegovernments and civic groups are talking about expansion and tax increases.
• These same governments have paid Springfield lobbyists, with our property tax dollars, to fight efforts to limit what they can levy when assessments decrease.
And as for the final reason, which ties in to why I haven't been blogging for a while, I'm working on a series of stories examining our local tax load and how it is affecting our livelihoods, quality of living and job growth. More on that later.
Anyway, if you live in Chemung Township and Harvard proper, you have a month to try to get your assessment lower. Hartland Township residents have a few more days. Get moving. And if you need help, call your township assessor or visit this website to get an idea of how to start.
Upcoming Deadlines
If you live in Richmond, Alden, Seneca or Greenwood townships, your deadline has passed. Sorry. Here's a list of all posted deadlines by township for challenging assessments.
• Hartland Township residents have until the end of the day Friday.
• Nunda Township residents have until Oct. 9.
• Dorr Township residents have until Oct. 12.
• McHenry Township residents have until Oct. 15.
• Residents of Burton and Dunham townships have until Oct. 19.
• Chemung Township residents have until Oct. 24.
Coral Township is expected to publish its assessments by the end of this week.
Townships that have not yet set a publishing date are Algonquin, Grafton, Marengo, Riley and Hebron.
Senior Writer Kevin Craver can be reached at email@example.com.


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In this month's Out magazine, sex-on-legs rocker Adam Levine chats about his career, his disdain for the sexual politics on American Idol, and how his family knew his brother Michael was gay when he was in diapers.
"I can single-handedly dispel any ideas that sexuality is acquired," he says, laughing. "Trust me, you're born with it. My brother [Michael, at right] is gay, and we knew when he was two. We all knew."
He also takes a dig at the competition, ragging on American Idol for allegedly pushing contestants to stay in the closet if they're gay.
"What's always pissed me off about Idol is wanting to mask that, for that to go unspoken," he said. "C'mon. You can't be publicly gay? At this point? On a singing competition? Give me a break. You can't hide basic components of these people's lives. The fact that 'The Voice' didn't have any qualms about being completely about it is a great thing."
Other useful tidbits Levine shares include:
1. "I just love being as naked as possible all the time — it feels really natural to me."
2. "I'm extremely comfortable in my sexuality, so I can think, Oh, that's a good-looking dude. Acknowledging that someone's attractive and wanting to fuck a dude are two different things."
3. "With a lot of guys who are hypersexual, it comes from some sort of disdain or dislike — they're guys who love getting laid but don't really respect women. That doesn't mean that I haven't been totally promiscuous and slutty in my lifetime, because I have."
A slutty gay-positive exhibitionist with a great voice and a killer bod? What more could we ask for. Well, besides a weekend alone with Levine in a remote Tahitian bungalow.
For more shirtless Adam Levine, check out the video for "Moves Like Jagger" below.
The title of this article is a bit "off." I personally know Michael & he is not a (hottie.) he is a methed out, cokes up loser living in Los Angeles. Constantly talking about how close of friends he is with Lindsay Lohan but she would always ignore his calls when he tried to get in contact with her. Michael Levine is a hot mess!
What's the big deal about him being a hottie if he is as how #2 described him? That's not someone I would want to consider a "hottie".
LOL Austin…tell it like it is!
Mmm. He has nice upper arms, and a nice collar bone, but his pelvis is bony.
@Austin Armacost: If you're really the guy from A List Gay Housewives, you should probably avoid calling other people name-dropping wannabes *or* hot messes.
How did they know Michael was gay at two? Did he get a boner when a male changed him?
Neither are that hot. (But, that's okay. "..Eyes of the beholder" and all that..)
Good interview especially his comments on the sexuality issue at idols. But I still can't figure out why everyone finds him so hot, there's something about him that's just off-putting for me. He's by no means ugly, but I don't find him attractive at all.
I just don't get everybody and these damn tattoos all over their body. I find it gross on what would otherwise be a nice-looking man. Oh well…..
@Kieran: They found him singing along with the original cast recording of "Anyone Can Whistle"
Note how it's always about having a brother or friend who is gay and not the actual musician. LOL. The truth is that this sort of statement is yet again a form of spin from the music industry. It's a vain attempt to appear gay-friendly.
Keep in mind that the major record companies will not generally sign an openly gay or bisexual male recording artist. Even if they did, they would not allow him to use his sexuality in his marketing.
Women, on the other hand, are generally encouraged to say that they have "kissed a girl" by the very same people who prevent gay or bi guys from doing so.
@phallus: Why do you assume that what Austin says is true? He provides no evidence, verifiable or not, to back up any of his claims. All he has is "well I know him and he's a mess", which is far from conclusive proof of dirtbaggery.
Adam is hot, but the brother is not.
Does anyone else find the gay brother looking way more straight than Adam?
Hot looking but too many tats for one body.
I agree the gay brother actually looks straighter than the supposedly straight one. Adam Levine has gay face to me. That tiny little mouth that's barely wider than his nose.
(actually, Adam Levine looks like he should be added as Fran's Drescher's gay Jewish brother character on her new show)
Not sure what all the fuss is about/whether there should be any4 attemts_the video doesn't work___stops after the woman w/the I HEART Mick postee.
Nice Jewish boys shouldn't have tattoos. Obviously he isn't orthodox.
"sex-on-legs"? I agree with the content what he's saying, if not the way he says it, but sex on legs? His tattoos are repulsive (as are all but the most discreet tattoos), and taking that out of the evaluation, he's average. Hotter guys have pumped my gas or bagged my groceries (no offense, but c'mon). And I don't want come down on him for his average looks, but he's being sold as "sex on legs" here. He's not. I hate to admit it (not really), because I don't acknowledge of the existence of men over 35. However, the true measure of male beauty is genetic (a lot of people look good between 18-35, shall we say…). He's average, but for most people, it will truly come to light when he's past forty (and the face, which most people discount, but not some people). Anyway, good on him as the content is spot on.
Thankfully he's not orthodox. Those ratty beards and clothes are quite off putting, to be honest (I say this as someone who comes from orthodox). I mean, if you don't get tattoos because of where you want to be buried and religious prohibition, those reasons doesn't rank very high in aesthetic theory. Maybe theological, which is important to some people who are silly.
Adam Levine is attractive but not sexy to me as well. I wonder what that's about, that so many people here seem to have that reaction.
Ganondorf : I'm a NYC gentile, but do all Orthodox Jews have beards and ratty clothes. I know that's the case with the Hasidim (a whole different thing, I know), but I've seen a few rather goodlooking men, clean-shaven, who always wear a yarmulke (at the gym), so I assumed they're Orthodox.
@Kieran: Liked the interview, but agree that part sounds like bullshit to me.
How can he possibly know that someone was gay at the age of two? If he says because he liked dolls, or playing with girl toys I'm gonna scream.
Douche! I don't see anything sexy about him at all. In fact I actively dislike him… spoiled, rich, well connected rebel from Brentwood??? Ummm no. I prefer my rock stars authentic. And yeah I'm almost 100 percent on him being bi (he's too image obsessed to be gay)
And I believe it about his brother
PS. WTF is wrong with his voice… wtf does he know about testicles singing like Mariah Carey?
End rant.
To all the prancing queen haters:
Adam gives all impressions of being a genuinely nice person – someone who doesn't live his life in fear or hate. It could be an act; but remember, it's your actions that define you.
Your nasty, bitchy comments define YOU as nasty and bitchy. So what if you don't like cute, lean, soft, rough and masculine-tough? We need more outspoken supporters like Levine.
Who wants to live with someone (like these commenters) who chip away all the good qualitites trying to reveal something less attractive? See the good in people and perhaps your life will be a bit less shitty. You create your own heaven or hell.
I have to second what AA says: I went on a single date with Michael when I lived in L.A., and, unfortunately he is not as attractive as this picture makes him and is quite the laaaady. All in all, one could get over those two things, but throw in his constant name-dropping and how he mentioned his brother every five seconds, he is definitely, in my opinion, far far far from hot.
It might be your thing, but not mine so I disagree with this headline.
I have to second what AA says: I went on a single date with Michael when I lived in L.A., and, unfortunately he is not as attractive as this picture makes him and is quite the laaaady. All in all, one could get over those two things, but throw in his constant name-dropping and how he mentioned his brother every five seconds, he is definitely, in my opinion, far far far from hot.
The gay men who know him are certainly not rejoicing, Queerty.
@Ronbo: Cry me a river. Are you trying to get the Brownie Citizenship pin this week?
@Ronbo: Totally agree…a lot of the guys on here obviously got tons of shit as a kid and think it makes them better if they can treat people that way.
I've met Adam in real life and he's actually quite good looking in person — and I've never been a Maroon 5 fan and never found him attractive until I met him. He's more buff than he looks in this video.
By the way — is this 'Austin Armacost" poster supposed to be the Austin from the "A-List New York"?
He's OK – nothing to write home about. Saw him perform and thought he was attractive – these pics changed my mind.
looks a bit bloated….
Stop the presses Ryan Kwanten aka the sexiest man alive has a gay brother… Googling…
just to add to celebs with gay brothers – colin farrel and james franco
Why does Adam live with an Asian guy? It's regularly reported in the media ("Levine now lives in the Hollywood Hills with close friend Gene Hong") and Adam has said as much in interviews. Reminds me of Cary Grant and Randolph Scott.
It's suspicious, yes, but probably just a long time party buddy.
Happens quite often here in La La Land.
Who's Adam Levine? Touche'…signed Adam Lambert ;)
I heard he has a small penis.
@Another Adam: My god you people are annoying.
SO WHAT!?!? SO WHAT!?!? SO WHAT!?!? The majority of Americans are NOT gay and we shouldn't be forced to just deal with your disgusting, flamboyent, in-your-face, confused lifestyle!!! Who gives a fuck who you prefer to fuck… this shouldn't be a topic of discussion on American Idol anyway, so again, who gives a fuck?
You people kill me (YES, "you people") with your hypocritical standards. First, realize that this world owes you fags and carpet-munchers NOTHING. Ghandi said it! The civil rights movement has done nothing for us as blacks, so don't expect it do much for GAYS. Second, if you want to be treated as EQUALS… why not act that way!? Normal people don't hold "straight" parades, hang "straight" flags from public establishments and stick "straight" bumper stickers on their cars!!! Give it a fucking rest, already. No one cares and the only people making this whole GAY issue an "issue" are YOU PEOPLE!
Quite frankly, I could care less about the gays. Your business is none of mine. I was not put on this earth to judge anyone, as I am not without flawas and I have enough trouble making sense of my own problems! However, I think alot of people would agree that what makes the notion of homosexuality hard to deal with is the DECEPTION, CONFUSION, LIES, DISEASE-SPREADING, TRICKERY and MENTAL INSTABILITY that comes with it. Men on the "down-low", not knowing if they are gay or straight, playing with peoples emotions and spreading AIDS in the process! Little boys going around trying to imulate Beyonce! Transexuals deceiving unsuspecting men without any regard for themselves or the other person! Sorry, but I cannot accept (nor respect) a MAN that duck-tapes his penis, piles on makeup, parades around in stilettos and claims to be a WOMAN! There is nothing normal or sane about that. Regardless of who you like to sleep with, you cannot change what you were born with… and no amount of surgery, hormone pills or cosmetic will change that. Instead of spending that time trying to change who you are… spend that time learning to ACCEPT what you are, and learn to love it! FAGS — you will never bleed monthly, bare a child, breast-feed, or know what it's like to be a woman. Trust me, it's more than just esthetics (and alot of times you crossing-dressing clowns don't even get THAT right)! So please, if you want America to accept you, maybe you should try accepting YOU, first. When I see a FAG, parading around the mall in attention-seeking attire that screams, "look at me"… the only thing I feel is sad for you. Sad that you're confused and cannot learn to accept you… WITHOUT all the flamboyent and colorful personality you all seem to adopt when you come out of the closet. I don't know whether you're born with it, or if some man TOUCHED you as a child… either way, professional help is in order. Why you can you just be a MAN who loves MEN (and vice versa for women)??? At least that is respectable.
Anyway, that's my rant. I really don't have any ill will against homos. I'm just sick and tired of hearing about it (there are MUCH more important issues going on in the world) and I wish you all would just go find an island — and live on it. I don't really give a FUCK what you think about it either. I will feel the way I feel until I die. Some won't like it but I guarantee that deep in your heart, you respect it and you know I'm right.
@April: you tell 'em sista! hahahahaha!
@April: please educate yourself. your ignorance is much, much sadder to look at. haha
@April: Wow! So much hatred here…yet your commenting on a gay website. I find it odd. Yet I do agree with the personal issue of just accepting who you are. No every gay person flaunts it. I live my life privately with my partner. No big hoopla…we're here we're queer and we just want to live as quiet a life as we can amongst all the haters in the world.
Adam Levine is a fug.
April, I think it'd be much better to send "you people" to an island. ;)
At the end of the day, don't look sight of the fact that the music industry is extremely, extremely homophobic when it comes to male-male sexuality. Record companies absolutely hate gay guys. They generally won't sign them. If there's one or two who have been signed, they are generally not permitted to use their sexuality in their marketing.
You also need to remember that women are partly to blame for this. Women prop up the double standard which allows them to say they've "kissed a girl" even if it's fake. Remember Katy Perry? Now, can you imagine a male American singer hitting number 1 with "I Kissed A Boy"? I can't.
Think deeply about this. We are being oppressed by the music industry. It is even more homophobic than the movie industry.
His brother looks bloated and stoned…
Damn, my family didn't know until I was four! Clearly, their gaydar wasn't nearly as sharp as the Levine family's.
Ahhhhahahahaha thats funny Daniel.
1. there is nothing "hot" about his brother …AT ALL…
2. "orthodox jews" are nothing but white people who stole a religion ( and land ) from the TRUE "SEMITES" which means Black and half Black……who are the TRIBE OF JUDAH….
3. They are NOT a race or ethnicity..
That was just a great song and video
@Kieran: Sometimes it's just natural intuition… It's true, just a much as straight guys are born straight, gay guys are born gay – that's just how it is.
@Bryan: Agree to Adams view about appreciating an attractive human, irrespective of their gender. Theres difference between land and waocean, so are the sexuality of an indiviual. OFCOURSE ADAM IS ATTRACTIVE, SLIM,SLEAK,SHY,NAUGHTY,WITTY,NICE BAND,SIMPLE,HUMBLE,…WHAT MORE ONE NEEDS ? AS FOR THE SWEAR WORDS, HE WILL CONTINUE TO SPEAK, AS LONG THE MEDIA'S GOING AFTER HIM ON THAT. HE IS AN ADULT, HE CAN DECIDE WHEN TO STOP.
This is what I do not understand. Now I am not a gay man so I cannot understand what you go through and will not attempt to; however, I know that as all people you want to be accepted for who you are. All I see on this forum from people that are different and have been treated poorly by the masses is a lot of bashing of a person that could be a good guy. The point is he is happy with who he is – isn't that enough. I don't get it
@April: you must have had a boyfriend that went gay on you….
Adam Levine is attractive in a suit, but completely gross looking with his shirt off. Tattoo are fine, but his are really bad and overdone. And on that lanky body, he just looks tweaked out. His brother may clean up well, but nothing in this picture say "hottie"
I agree with Randy, Tatts are gross and tacky. what a way to ruin a nice hot slim
sexy body. all I can think of, I was bored in the trailer park one day, high on meth.
so I got some ugly tatts.
I share that fantasy
At least he doesn't Look Like Jagger. That surely is a good thing.
wow, so much hate here. I personally find Adam Levine gorgeous, but that may be because I'm a 23 year old bisexual lady with tattoos of my own. If his brother isn't attractive like this article states, just say that, don't get super grumpy, being super grumpy doesn't help. If you don't like tattoos, don't do people with tattoos, don't get insulting, I'm not making fun of your face or something.
@Ronbo: completely agree. There is so much bitching and slagging about within the community, you'd think you have better things to do like fight for basic civil rights or something. ;)
@April: "Quite frankly, I could care less about the gays. Your business is none of mine. I was not put on this earth to judge anyone, as I am not without flawas and I have enough trouble making sense of my own problems!"
Well my dear, coming from a straight girl, the fact that you took the time to look for a gay website, read and article, take 45 minutes to write that comment AND decorate it with enough "FUCK"s and "FAG"s to make even the Westboro Baptist Church blush, I'd say you do care. I'd say you care SO MUCH that you spend your entire day getting worked up over that "FAG" at the mall. I'd say you care so much that you need to vent to someone, and as no-one in reality gives a shit about what you have to say, you come here expecting sympathy or a "Hmmm, yea she's right, I am a fag" Problems? You certainly have MORE than enough of your own, yes ;) GOOD LUCK!
@phallus: That is if you believe Austin. Just because you see it in print doesn't make it true.
@sotakei.com: oddly yes. Adam does look more gay. Lol he is hot. No homo. :p
He's hot (Adam) and there are a bunch of really mean bitches here.
@booya: I am sure she isn't a "sista"….lol Well she is entitled to her ideas as well. No love lost….
@April: You certainly can get all worked up over nothing,Bitch.Were you engaged to a gay guy or something?
@Ronbo: — I really like what you say and agree with you, Ronbo.
And to Queerty, thanks for posting this. I must be REALLY behind the times, because I didn't know who Maroon5 -or- Adam Levine was until I read this article today.
For the record so its known: I think both Levine brothers are hot, but given a choice between the two, I'd take Adam. The only thing I find detracting are his 'moves like Jagger', but given everything else I'd overlook that.
Oh, and I read somewhere above some commenter said the tattoos were a downer or something like that. Some other guys' I find unattractive like when they try using color, but the way its done on Adam's body makes it a plus to me. Has anyone had the experience of a tattoo'd hottie like Levine lay back and let you explore the artwork with your hands and mouth? [raises hand] I have. It was the better part of a Saturday afternoon/evening. I'm getting aroused just remembering that.
@April: Are you always on the rag,April? Somehow I doubt your showers[torrents?]
will bring up any thing but infected flowers in May.
@April: Sweetness, we don't really give a fuck what you think about it either.
Thanks,Rob!! Why would an April be posting here,anyway? She must really be a FUCKED-UP BITCH!
My little spidey sense is telling me that this awful and unnecessary tirade would be the reaction of someone who caught her boyfriend watching gay porn. And don't be mad that some post-op queens look better than you in a dress and heels, either. Gravity isn't always kind to those belonging to the fairer sex… (it's okay sweetie, at least those gnarly lumps of fat of yours can double as knee pads whenever you're on your knees!).
On behalf of straight people, I apologize for this miserable, ignorant and sad excuse for a woman. There is no "your people" or "my people", damn it. Wake up, for heaven's sake, there's gay people all around us. Our whole society is influenced by gays and their culture isn't just some silly flag-waving movement to make sodomy legal! I'd suggest to this April to get a life and get out more. Try to learn a little bit more about the reality of society, not every gay wants to be a woman, get implants and dress in drag. Being gay does not constitute to being a transvestite or a cross-dresser.
@ken: Silly,obvious question,ken[How's Barbie,BTW?]."Who wants to fuck a midget"?_either a midget-fucker,or another midget.
@April: Baby? What you doin' on this site? Go HATE somewhere else………………..
@April: oh, I am getting to the last line now……………."know it deep in your heart"?……………..what? you know what a heart is?
Oh, and you do have problems with 'homos'…………re-read your own rant.
Adam is a great looking man but that ink – just ruins it.
Ok I dont generally post for things like this but I am going to anyway
1) Who cares if someone is gay, straight, African American, Asian American, South American HOT or NOT I think everyone should be treated with respect does it happen to the average person NO it does not, and you see it on a daily pasis and it really PISSES me off, Why are celebrities any better, Sure they are in the lime light constantly but when it gets right down to it, I see the average person on a more regular basis then I do any "Celebrity"
I dont care that Adan is straight, or that he looks gayer then his gay brother, yes they are both attractive, but who the FUCK cares really, I see attractive people every day and in all races
2) Slandering someone by calling them a HOT mess, really, it may be true and it may not be. but be careful anything you say can bite you in the ass in the future. it also deflates the validity of anything you post.
3) Heterosexuality isn't normal it is common.
@April: The problem with Queerty's comments/replies system,like that of too many other sites,is that every timeI receive a new comment notice & want to reply,I have to look at ALL this SHIT again.
SO:Having read your vicious,moronic screed again,April,I must say:"I will feel that way until I die" ? Really?!!!!
Could you map that time arrive soon?
@pinetree: The crucial question,pine tree, :Is Gene Hong an admitted,or closeted, Asian?
@Brendon: Great remarks Brendon!!!!!!! But aren't "average" and "normal" the same thing?Otherwise,how is normal defined? ACCEPTANCE of DIFFERENCE,of everyone and everything(well,maybe not ax-murders or child-molestors) is the key.
Gee how shallow is this article? And if he's anything like comment No. 2 describes him, why would anyone give him the time of day.
@RomanHans: Bahh Hahahah!
@April: Wow, you must be a pretty miserable person…sorry 'bout your life hope it gets better or ends soon. I hate to think of someone in as much pain as you.
the man is hot tats and all and Mick Jagger should wish that he had moves like Adam
I find nothing hot about any of these folks.
Adams got a gorgeous unique look. Sorta ruined with the scarring (tats) though. I would bet a benjamin he couldn't pass a polygraph if asked "does sex with a guy really turn you on?"….100 bucks…you're on Adam!
If you're a gay, come out in the open and be yourself. Stop acting like real men with a hot body, making the wonen fall for you or lust on you.. No more hiding.. :)
@christopher di spirito: you're awesome hahaha
WAAAAAH! TATTOOS ARE SO GROSSSS! WAAAAAAAH!!! get over yourselves.
@brian: Oh RELAX,brian,Please……Actually,while I have no tats myself,and am a bit long in the tooth to seriously consider being inked,I've gone from having a reaction similar to yours,I now find some of them SEXY_Safely transgressive.
Adam is the epitome of ugly to many people. Skinny, lean, thin, wiry, and (cough) too many tattoos
@brian: Some look nice, but most of them look gross, and that has to do with the style of creativity or lack thereof of the person that decided to get them
The gay brother should visit the same surgeon who did his celeb brother's nose though. He'd look better. It worked for Adam. He's located in Beverly Hills.
@Elmwood Mac: i so love you for this lol
@Jane: i so agree.. and don't worry honeys i'll go kick her to the island lol
@shannon: After all the UTTER
SILLINESS of this zombie line of comments[weeks & weeks &
weeks of it],I get a late e-mail notice of a new post,and
having to scroll through all this crap,see yours,shannon:
WOW!!!UN-believable! Where do you get your "history"?From
rejected fortune cookies? Were you high when you wrote your
He is hot, tats and all, but I am into skinny white dudes.
Who cares if his brother is f—ed up, I mean this is not an article on sobriety and they live in LA, most hot gay guys are a little f—ed up there anyway. Austin is just a hater!
Adam is cool cute and honest, a very f—able combination fo sho!
April do you have way for me to contribute to your therapy bills? Cause honey, you are a hot mess fo realz.
@April: April, you are one psychotic mongoloid. You're poor family. No one will miss you when you're gone. Hopefully it will be soon.
@Dustin: …And of course I meant "your" instead of "you're" LOL


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Things have gone too far, and as a mother, it's up to Haruka to do something about it. But fortunately or unfortunately, no one in her life seems willing to let her--and she's not the only one who's made a decision.
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5 open houses in Barre are a 'culture crawl'
BARRE — Five Granite City destinations will host what amounts to concurrent open houses on Wednesday as part of what's being billed as a "culture crawl."
The organizations, all members of the Barre Cultural Alliance, are inviting folks to swing by and check them out starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Four of the five — the Aldrich Public Library, the Barre Opera House, Studio Place Arts, and the Vermont History Center — will be welcoming guests from 3 to 7 p.m., while the Old Labor Hall on Granite Street will be open from 3 to 6 p.m.
"Passports" for the culture crawl will be available and will entitle holders to one-time specials at two local restaurants. The Quarry Grill & Tavern will be offering Wednesday diners who have passports 10 percent off their tab, while the Cornerstone Pub & Kitchen will be serving a two-course dinner special for $15 between 4 and 6 p.m.MORE IN This Just InAutopsy reveals
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The chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said Sunday President Barack Obama was making a sound call in his decision to provide military support to Syrian rebels and suggested such support should include taking out Syrian government airstrips.
"The reality is, we need to tip the scales, not simply to nudge them," Sen. Robert Menendez, D-New Jersey, said on CNN's "State of the Union," adding that any involvement would best be done with U.S. partners in Europe and in the Gulf region.
"A lot of what we can see done can be done through our allies," he said.
While the Obama administration has not detailed what military support it plans to give the rebels, Washington officials have told CNN that support includes arms, ammunition, and possibly anti-tank weapons.
Obama's pledge Saturday to sanction Syria and support its rebels came in a conference call with European leaders about Damascus' chemical warfare.
His talk with the leaders of Britain, France, Italy and Germany came before next week's Group of Eight summit in Northern Ireland. The five leaders discussed "ways to support a political transition to end the conflict" in Syria, the White House said.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, however, said the president's decision is "a day late and a dollar short."
"What is the US-National interest there and what are our objectives? And the administration has turned it all on the question on the use of chemical weapons against some of the rebels, but I'm not sure that that's the justification for US military action," he told CNN. "It may well be that the time has passed when we can be effective. So we'll have to see what happens. It's a tough problem, admittedly."
A major concern is the fact that the Syrian opposition includes some extremist elements and militants with pro-al Qaeda sympathies.
But Menendez said intelligence officials have been able to isolate the "vetted, moderate elements" among the rebel forces, and last month the foreign relations committee approved a measure calling to arm those elements.
Another possibility includes "ripping up airfields so that (President Bashar al-Assad's) air force cannot take off."
"That's an example of a limited action that ultimately can produce big benefits," the senator told CNN's chief political correspondent Candy Crowley.
"You can't just simply send them a peashooter against a blunderbuss," he added. "Time is not on our side, and our vital national security interests will not be pursued."


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In response to the Healthcare IT News article: Car X.O. cares about health
This sounds like a bad joke: your new Ford car's "SYNC" technology monitors your stress, blood sugars, blood pressure, gives you allergy alerts while tracking your behavior behind the wheel and how distracted you are. But it's no joke, it's in 5 million cars.
According to Ford:
- "There's a strong business case to explore health options"
- "consumers are on the road more than ever"
- "Drivers could manage their health while in motion, said Strumolo, or more likely while at a red light."
- "Ford has forged partnerships with Healthrageous Microsoft, Medtronic, IMS, WellDoc and others."
What business case? How does tracking your health give Ford and health-monitoring technologies a way to make money?
Answer: selling your health data, most likely to auto insurers, health insurers, life insurers, and employers like trucking companies and those who employ drivers.
It would be great for us to have this kind of information about our bodies and minds so we can act to improve our health or share it with our doctors: instead, it's sold to discriminate against us.
Surveillance and collection of the nation's health data is a growth industry worth hundreds of billions in annual revenue to corporate America—-but what value do we get from that?
But state lawmakers can fix the broken HIPAA Privacy Rule and require meaningful, informed consent before EVERY use or collection of our health information—-we don't have to wait for Congress. We can fix this in our home states.


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Driver struck by concrete struggles to pay medical bills
New law makes man's legal battle difficult
A drive home nine months ago on U.S. Highway 151 changed a man's life forever when a softball-sized piece of concrete crashed through his windshield, seriously injuring him.
Now, Kevin Droz is in a legal battle that seems to have little hope.
"I just wonder, how the hell did I make it?" the Fall River man said, as he recounted an incident he has little memory off.
The 51-year-old said he thinks about the incident every day.
In April 2012, Droz was driving on Highway 151, just outside Sun Prairie, when a chunk of concrete crashed through the windshield of his car and hit his head. Although he was critically injured, he somehow managed to drive himself 20 miles to Columbus Hospital, only to be airlifted to the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison.
Droz said the Med Flight bill alone was $13,000, and his medical bills from the incident add up to more than $100,000.
The Dane County Sheriff's Office said it determined that the piece of concrete probably was kicked up by another car. Investigators said in April they determined that the chunk came from a broken-up section of road in the middle of northbound U.S. Highway 151 in Madison.
"What we believed happened was that another vehicle kicked up some of this broken concrete, which then propelled the chunk that went through the windshield and injured (the driver)," said Elise Schaffer, spokeswoman for the Dane County Sheriff's Department, in April.
Shortly after the incident, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation told WISC-TV the stretch of Highway 151, at American Parkway, was inspected the day before.
The DOT continues to stand by that. But Droz claims someone was negligent, so he planned to sue.
However, just 12 days before this happened, the state enacted legislation that gives immunity to state and local officials when it comes to liability involving highway conditions or repairs.
"(I feel) anger -- absolute anger," Droz said. "There's just any number of things that could happen, and guess what? They're just going to go, 'Oops, sorry.'"
Droz said he is permanently disabled because of what happened. He is blind in his left eye and part of his face is numb. He experiences memory loss and constantly deals with the huge emotional toll. Droz said anyone who's been through what he survived deserves something.
"I can't work. I'm pretty much financially ruined," he said.
Droz's attorney, Greg Wright, told WISC-TV they're exploring all of their legal options.
He said a case looks daunting right now, but they're not giving up.
Droz shared a photo of what he looked like just after the incident. The photo is graphic but it shows how severe his injuries were. To view the photo, click here.
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Eastern New Mexico University's baseball team got decent pitching on Saturday. It's offense, though, continued to struggle and the defense came undone in the second game of a Lone Star Conference doubleheader against West Texas A&M at Greyhound Field.
Senior right-hander Anthony Smith pitched a complete-game eight-hitter with four strikeouts and no walks in the seven-inning opener, but WT erased a 1-0 deficit with RBI singles by Jess Cooper and Brad Elders — the latter a squeeze bunt — and held on for a 2-1 victory. West Texas A&M took the second game 7-5, completing a three-game series sweep.
ENMU (1-6, 0-3) got its only run in the third on an error. WT's Irving Camacho (3-0) allowed just one hit over six innings, and Jonathan Paez worked a one-hit seventh to preserve the victory.
Shortstop Jordan Easom collected four of WT's 13 hits in the second game, but five of the Buffs' runs were unearned — the result of four ENMU errors.
Eason and Eric Dorton hit run-scoring singles as the Buffs (8-2, 5-1) broke a scoreless tie with three in the top of the fourth. The Hounds pulled to 5-4 in the eighth on catcher Brandt Guyer's RBI single, but WT added a pair of runs in the ninth and held on as Mike De Long earned the save for starter Jonathan Paez (1-0).
Corey Cole went 5 2/3 innings for ENMU, allowing nine hits and five runs — only two earned. Designated hitter Mitch Wolfe led ENMU's 10-hit attack, going 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI.


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The new Volvo FMX is raising the bar on ground clearance. Stray branches and flying rocks are no longer the threat they used to be.
The people who have been testing the new truck with air suspension say it will be indispensable – in Russian forests, South African quarries or any construction site you come across.
The only things hanging down are the wheels
Previously, air suspension has been known for having too little ground clearance to have any widespread use in construction. But the new rear air suspension is about to change that. Its new design puts vulnerable parts such as spring members and air bellows higher up – above the drive axles – where they are less exposed.
"This results in at least 300 millimetres of ground clearance and the suspension is no longer in the line of fire for rocks and stones," says product planner Bosse Franzon and continues. "The disc brakes are now protected by safety cages – but even these are 340 millimetres above the ground. Now the only things hanging down are the wheels."
One of the people responsible for the new chassis is Jonas Odermalm. He points out that with ground clearance, what you see is not always what you get: "Sometimes the front of a truck might appear to be high but leaves engine components exposed just beyond the bumper. Some might have a plastic cover to protect them, but this is pointless. The Volvo FMX, on the other hand, has a very strong protection plate to protect the radiator and other vital parts."
A completely new driven front axle also plays an important role in ground clearance. This has been moved 100 millimetres further forward to improve the approach angle. And its lowest part, the parallel rod, is now protected behind the front axle housing.
"Of course, between the axles we have all the chassis components, but these have always been located higher up on a Volvo," says Bosse Franzon. "If you look at the profile from behind the truck, you can see the belly line is streamlined – this helps to avoid getting stuck over uneven surfaces," he adds.
The oil sump guard that protects the underside of the front is not new, but unique to the trucking industry. "This is a real skid-plate, designed to resist up to four and half tonnes of impact from an object the size of your fist," says Jonas Odermalm. It creates a flat surface from bumper to axle and protects the radiator and engine components from sticks and stones. "Also, if you run into a pile of sand and then reverse out again, it won't fill up like a Swedish cheese slicer," says Bosse Franzon, with a grin on his face.
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We can realistically expect Shump to be a Tony Allen with a corner 3 who'll get more opportunities to score, and Bargs isn't gonna help Tyson take less of an unholy beating in the paint, and miss another 10-15 games. The Pacers demolished the Knicks on the boards, the Bulls did as well, and Tyson was in the majority, if not all of those games.
Pessimism? Maybe. But I don't see how the Knicks are in any better position to compete with the Pacers and Bulls, who both routinely beat the **** outta Tyson, and out-rebounded us.


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Cinnamon-Apple Pork Chops
Makes 4 servings
Getting started Equipment you will need: Large skillet, meat thermometer, cutting board, knife, small bowl, plate Do right away when you get home: Action step 1
1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
4 (4 oz.) boneless pork loin chops
4 medium apples
2 Tbsp. pecans
1 Tbsp. butter
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pork chops for 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until meat thermometer reaches 160?.
2. Thinly slice apples. Chop pecans. 3 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. salt 3. Combine ingredients in small bowl.
4. Remove pork chops from pan and set on plate. Wrap in foil to keep warm. Add apples, pecans, brown sugar mixture to skillet.
Cook for 7 to 10 minutes until apples are tender. Serve over pork chops.
Suggested Side Items: Baked potato and mixed greens
Tips: Cortland or McIntosh apples work well in this recipe.
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Houston Astros 2012 Offseason Recap and Preview
I think this next image pretty well descirbes the Astros' 2011 season, no? (even if it is fr0m 2004):
Grade: C+
Notable Additions:
Jed Lowrie, Jack Cust, Chris Snyder, and Kyle Weiland.
Notable Subtractions:
Mark Melancon, and Clint Barmes.
Why?: Let me get one thing clear. I know the Astros are not in the AL West yet, but I think it's better that I make transition now, because it just makes my life slightly easiser to have 15 teams in each league and 5 teams in each division. Secondly, I know the "Notable" names aren't that notable, because I lowered my standards for the category especially for the Astros and they haven't had much happening this offseason.
The Astros aren't exactly an offensive power house. So I like their improvements on that front, but their most feared hitter is still Carlos, which doesn't doom the lineup, but makes it less imposing than 90% of the other lineups in MLB. Long gone are the days of the Astros contending for the even the NL Central (at times the weakest division in the league), much less contending for the World Series as they did in 2005. It also doesn't help that they are moving into the most improved division of 2011. Unless there is an extreme shift in culture, they may be lucky to win a division title before 2020.
I think I've covered the bases, right? The Astros stink, and they didn't do much in the offseason.
Predicted Record Range: 60-65 wins
Up Next: In my last post, I put up a poll for what division you want next. You voted for the NL Central, for whatever reason. So, here is a poll of which team I should write about in said division:
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Dodgers: Brooklyn Blue, Sandy Koufax, Roy Campenella, Jackie Robinson, Pee-Wee Reese, Hideo Nomo, Mike Piazza, Oral Hershiser, Tommy LaSorda, Russell Martin, Andre Eithier, Eric KarrosAstros: Jeff Bagwell, Craig Biggio, Roger Clemens, Lance Berkman, the center field hill, the train out in left fieldRays: The ueatticipannd trip to the World Series two seasons ago, Wade Boggs, Carl Crawford, Scott Kazmir, Fred McGriff, Greg VaughnRoyals: Mark Sweeney, Zach Grienke, David DeJesusRangers: Rafael Palmeiro, Juan Gone, Pudge, Michael Young (my man), Dean Palmer, Kenny Rogers, A-Rod (even when he took steroids), the 1999 team (that's when I really got into those guys)Rockies: Todd Helton, Vinny Castilla, Larry Walker, Dante Bichette, Matt Holiday, Tory TulowitzskiBrewers: Robin Yount, Rollie Fingers, Bernie Brewer, CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets, Ryan Braun, Prince Fielder, Geoff JenkinsPhillies: Harry Kalas, Mike Schmidt, Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins, Pat BurrellBlue Jays: Cito Gaston, John Olerud, Paul Molitor, Roy Halladay, Vernon WellsTwins: Rod Carew, Kirby Puckett, Torii Hunter, Harmon Killebrew, Johan Santana, Joe Mauer, Justin MorneauGiants: Barry Bonds, Willie McCovey, Willie Mays, McCovey Cove, Tim Lincecum, Matt CainPirates: Roberto Clemente, Andrew McCutchen, years of losing lolNationals: $ hitty team, no history, terrible uniformsCardinals: Knowledgeable fans, Tony La Russa, Dave Duncan, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Stan The Man Musial, Albert Pujols, Chris Carpenter, Big Mac Land sign lol Was this answer helpful?


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NY to probe light problems on Champlain bridgeThe Associated Press | March 19,2013WEST ADDISON The New York State Department of Transportation plans to investigate why some of the lights on the new Lake Champlain Bridge to Vermont arent working.
The $76 million bridge opened late in 2011 after its predecessor at the same location was found to be unsafe.
The bridges lighting system includes 66 LED floodlights and 276 2-foot-long LED pedestrian lights on the handrails. Many are not working.
New York DOT spokesman Bryan Viggiani said the problem will be investigated this spring when its warmer so engineers can get onto the bridge and look at the wiring.
Its driver safety, for one, and visibility. Obviously these things are important lights. At some level it goes into the aesthetics of it as well, Viggiani said
Some people have complained on social media about problems with the new bridge, Vermont Public Radio reported.
The original bridge linking West Addison and Crown Point, N.Y., was demolished in December 2009. During the two years it took to build the new bridge, free ferry service was offered at the site.
The Transportation Department is committed to repairing the lighting problem, Viggiani said.MORE IN Vermont NewsMONTPELIER Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vt. Full StoryVermont Attorney General Bill Sorrell plans to join the U.S. Full StoryMONTPELIER Gov. Full Story
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Congrats Erin!! You are such a good momma! I know the haircut was so hard for me too. He will always be your baby though!
Congrats Erin!! You are such a good momma! I know the haircut was so hard for me too. He will always be your baby though!
And my Christmas Eve baby
I will carry you all my life
And I will praise the one who's chosen me to carry you
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The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart. *Helen Kellar*
Happy Birthday Waylon. You make your mama very proud.
Loving mama to S - 11/06, and F - 1/09
congrats erin!! your sweet babies are so lucky to have you as their mom, you are an inspiration! happy birthday waylon!!
Married to my Sugar Daddy
Mom to Matt (5/14/97)
James (11/8/06)
Kelly Anne (3/14/08)
Paul (3/11/10)
Happy Birthday, Waylon! Congratulations, Erin! You are and always have been a wonderful mama.
and Congrats, mama!
Sarah- Mommy to Ally (4/16/06) , Katlyn (11/13/07) & Rebekah (10/21/09)
All three, all natural!
Congrats mama!!! And Happy Birthday to your LO!!
We are right behind you... my LO will be 1 on Monday!! I can't believe how fast the last year has gone... it's true what they say that your life starts going in "fast-forward" when you have kids. It's amazing!!
Again, way to go mama!!
IRL all my friends call me Buff, Wife to CB since 10/11/2003
Mom to DD - "MJ" born 9/2007 @ 8lbs 10oz, 21.5" She's 6 years old!
My journey nursing MJ started HERE, but we got through it and she breastfed 19.5 months, self-weaned on 5/17/09
Mom to my current nursling, DS - "ME" born 10/2009 @ 10lbs 1oz, 22.25" He's 4 years old! And yup, he's still nursing.
Ask me about my successful VBAC! Click here for my birth story.
Congratulations mama! You are an amazing womand and mother!
Happy Birthday Waylon!
Mommy to Gabriel born 12/25/06 Breastfed 12/25/06 - 12/09 and possibly here and there still
Madelyn born 9/24/09 delivered at home and caught by my husband
"To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right."
Congrats Mama...you're such a great mom, Erin! Haylee and Waylon are blessed to have you as their mother.
Happy Birthday Waylon
All over the world there exists in every society a small group of women who feel themselves strongly attracted to giving care to other women during pregnancy and childbirth. Failure to make use of this group of highly motivated people is regrettable and a sin against the principle of subsidiary. ~ Dr. Kloosterman, Chief of OB/GYN, Univ. of Amsterdam, Holland
Mama to:
Shiloh (5/6/06) Nursed for 13 months and Josephine (7/26/08) Nursed for 23.5 mos Currently nursing my new little firecracker, Finley Catherine, born on the 4th of July!!
One already? I can't believe it.
Congratulations Erin. You are an inspiration to me. You have encouraged me to keep going when I just wanted to give up and stay in bed all day. Thank you for being an example to all of us and such a wonderful support person.
And to Waylon...you handsome little man. Happy Birthday!!!
Nursing the girl with kaleidoscope eyes
Mama to Daniel (12/3/06) and Lucy Jane (8/28/08)
Congratulations and happy birthday Waylon
Proud mom of 2 boys, both weaned gradually and with love.
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For each and every one of us, the person from whom we can learn the most is our own baby: listen to him. - Mary White, LLL co-founder
The best-kept secret in child psychology is that children who were never spanked are among the best behaved."
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Solar System - Moon Topics
Multi-Agency Mission Uses Laser to Measure Winds
Science@NASA Headline News — April 6, 2011
September '96: Coldest Month Ever?
1996 — April 6, 2011
Marshall Spacecraft Eyeballs Lightningfrom Space!
1996 — April 6, 2011
Pollen Alert!
2008 — April 6, 2011
NASA is teaming up with public health organizations to create a pollen alert system that could help people with maladies ranging from common hay fever to serious heart and lung diseases.
How Round is the Sun?
2008 — April 6, 2011
Scientists using NASA's RHESSI spacecraft have measured the roundness of the sun with unprecedented precision, and they find that it is not a perfect sphere. During years of high solar activity the sun develops a thin "cantaloupe skin" that significantly increases its apparent oblateness.
A Flash of Insight: LCROSS Mission Update
2008 — Sept. 20, 2011
There are places on The Moonwhere the sun hasn't shined for millions of years, inky-dark places that may harbor a treasure of great value. NASA's is about to light one of them up.
Polar Crown Prominences
2008 — April 6, 2011
Japan's Hinode spacecraft is beaming back must-see movies of a spectacular solar phenomenon known as 'polar crown prominences.'
The Realm of Earthworms: NASA Gets Down to the Nitty-Gritty
2008 — Sept. 20, 2011
NASA scientists are preparing to launch a "flying tractor" with microwave sensors to explore the nitty-gritty realm beneath your feet.
Radical New Lab Fights Disease Using Satellites
2008 — April 6, 2011
A cutting-edge laboratory has opened in Alabama. Its mission: to combat diseases ranging from asthma to malaria to stroke using data from NASA satellites. Space scientists and public health officials are working together to train the doctors of tomorrow in this far-out approach to medicine.
Lunar GRAIL
2008 — April 6, 2011
Gravitationally speaking, The Moonis a strange place. Satellites in lunar orbit feel odd, sideways tugs and end up nose down in the moondust. Astronautsstanding in the middle of lunar lava seas weigh more than they do standing on the shore. A new NASA mission named GRAIL aims to map the moon's quirky gravity field and thus pave the way for future exploration.


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Given the cloud hanging over Wendy Elswick's career, it is unlikely Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin will appoint her to fill a vacancy in the West Virginia House of Delegates, even though her name is one of three suggested to the governor.
Not getting the appointment may be the least of Elswick's disappointments during the next few months, however. She also faces losing her license to practice law in the Mountain State.
Earlier this summer, Delegate Josh Stowers, D-Lincoln, resigned his post to accept a job in state Treasurer John Perdue's office. Because Stowers is a Democrat, Tomblin must appoint someone from that party to fill the vacancy until the next election. Elswick is one of three people whose names were submitted by the Democrats' 22nd Delegate District Executive Committee.
At first glance, she might appear to be a good candidate. A resident of the 22nd Delegate District, she is an assistant state attorney general who formerly served as a public defender in Kanawha County.
Therein lies a question about Elswick, however. Earlier this year, the state Office of Disciplinary Counsel asked the state Supreme Court to suspend Elswick's law license.
It is alleged that while she was a public defender during the 2000s, Elswick hid evidence involved in the appeal of a man who had been convicted of murdering two women. Elswick asked to be taken off his case in 2005.
Supreme Court justices will hold a hearing on Elswick in September. She insists she is innocent of the allegations.
Again, Tomblin is unlikely to appoint her to fill the House of Delegates vacancy. Governors generally avoid controversy in making such decisions.
But Elswick remains a member of Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's staff, though she got the post during his predecessor's administration.
Whether she remains in it should depend on the outcome of the Supreme Court hearing. If justices determine Elswick knowingly engaged in improper conduct as a public defender, they will have no choice but to suspend her law license.
Morrisey's staff, especially those in high-ranking positions such as assistant attorney general, cannot retain the trust of West Virginians if ethical lapses such as Elswick is accused of are proven. If the Supreme Court suspends her law license, Morrisey should fire her.


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Wondering about how a certain reality show pulled something off? Have a question about a certain contestant?
Whether it's "Survivor," "American Idol," "The Apprentice," "Real World" or another show, send in your questions. Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, MSNBC.com's Television Editor, and Andy Dehnart, creator of Reality Blurred,will try to answer them.
Before you send in your question, check our archives — you may be able to get your answer right away.
Q: Why have "Survivor" and other reality shows gone to "casting" them? I loved watching all the audition tapes. –Jennifer, Maryland
A: A year ago, after CBS announced that the cast of "Survivor Cook Islands" would be divided by race, host Jeff Probst revealed that most of the cast had not applied for the show. Instead, the show's casting director and her staff found about 85 percent of the group. That seemed almost scandalous for a reality show.
However, producers did that because the show had primarily attracted applications from white people. "We really just took off all blinders and said we want to find 20 people to play this game and we're really gonna have to source them out," host Jeff Probst told The Slug blog.
Still, that wasn't the first time cast members had been recruited; some of the most memorable players, like Jon "Johnny Fairplay" Dalton, who lied about his grandmother's death during his season to gain favor, were people who did not apply for the show on their own. And the recruiting continued for last spring's "Survivor Fiji," which also featured a more diverse cast than "Survivor" has seen in the past.
Besides trying to diversify the cast, there's another problem that makes recruiting a necessity. Lynne Spillman, who casts both "The Amazing Race" and "Survivor," told RealScreen magazine in 2005 that "20,000 (applications) isn't enough for us to choose from because at least a third who apply have already either applied to or been on every other show. With 'Survivor' you really want to stay on top, so why would you pick another show's rejects, or someone who's already had the reality TV experience?"
In other words, there simply aren't enough people applying to continue to cast these shows, and thus they must go out and find people. It may mean the loss of those home video audition tapes, but in return, we get dynamic, interesting casts full of real people who weren't desperate to become TV stars. —A.D.
You're mostly asking two forms of questions these days: How can I audition for X show, and when does X show return?
For the audition questions: Even though this column was published in February, it contains some good solid info to where online applications live for various shows. Check it first if you have an audition question. We also answer a few questions below.
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Q: How would I be able to get on 'Biggest Loser'? —Valerie
A: Those who are able to get to LA, Milwaukee or San Jose, Calif. can attend an open casting call. Information is here. Not near one of those cities? The show claims that all videotapes received by Sept. 14 will be watched. Information about sending a tape is here.Note that NBC is looking for individuals as well as people who want to compete in a team of two -- with a family member, friend or co-worker. —G.F.C.
Q: When are they accepting audition tapes for the next 'Survivor' season? —Sam
A: Looks like the deadline was July 17 for the 2008 season, which begins filming in October in a still-secret location. Bookmark the "Survivor" application site — it seems to stay consistent from year to year — and check it regularly for updates if you're interested in the next season. —G.F.C.
Q: How do we audition or apply for 'Don't Forget the Lyrics'? I see nothing on here about this one. —Ersa
A: There's a link to casting information on the show's official Web site. The open casting call dates have passed, but you can still apply. —G.F.C.
Q: I have always wanted to be on one of the PBS/BBC "back in time" reality TV shows. you know the ones where people are re-living historical moments in time (i.e. "Colonial House," the "Texas Ranch House"). I can never seem to find any information on any upcoming shows (I have seen all of the American and British versions). Do you guys know of any future auditions or information? --Nicole
A: The series' producer said before the premiere of "Regency House Party" in 2004 that money was becoming an issue, and that that season might be the last produced by Wall to Wall Productions and Channel Four in the UK. After that, PBS and WNET in New York funded an American series, "Texas Ranch House," which aired in May of 2006 and debuted to poor reviews, as it seemed to lack of what a lot of the previous seasons had to offer. But it stands now as the last of the shows we see, at least until someone else funds a new season. —A.D.
We thought we answered the "returning show date" questions with this column , but they're still coming in. Here are the shows you are asking about most:
Q: Will there be another 'America's Next Top Model'? —Deb
A: Yes, and it's just around the corner. The premiere is Sept. 19, but you can get a sneak preview of the ninth-season models on the show's Web site. Note that while the show is advertising auditions for the tenth season right on the front of the Web site, the only casting call listed was Sept. 1 in L.A., and the eligibility requirements (.PDF) give a Aug. 15 deadline. If you still want to send an application, it's here. —G.F.C.
Q: Will there be another season of 'The Apprentice'? When does 'Project Runway' start a new season? —Aggie
A: Yes, the celebrity version of "The Apprentice" is set for a midseason debut, so look for it early in 2008. And look for "Runway" late in 2007. Bravo is saying it has no date set yet despite what Heidi Klum said. —G.F.C.
Q (really, a comment): "Well I found the answer to when is the next season for 'The Amazing Race' starting, but I did not like the answer ... I am ANXIOUSLY waiting for the new season... it says it will air until January / February! That's too long... I'm totally addicted to the show, and it is the only reality show that I watch... I do not like the others, but this one is like its name AMAZING. —MG
Gael Fashingbauer Cooper is MSNBC.com's Television Editor. Andy Dehnart is a writer and teacher who publishes reality blurred, a daily summary of reality TV news.
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to this year's Illinois State Fair will have the chance
to measure the size of their foot to that of Sue, the world's
largest, most complete, best preserved, and most famous Tyrannosaurus
to the generosity of the Field Museum, a plaster cast of Sue's
right foot will be available for viewing daily at the Illinois
State Board of Education's exhibit in Tech Town. This
model is identical to Sue's actual foot and is used
for educational and research purposes.
Illinois State Museum is providing other skeletal feet to
compare to Sue's foot. After viewing the exhibit, children
may visit the Museum in the Classroom website to link-up with
the Field Museum and learn the complete history of Sue.
cast is about 4' x 6' and about 3' high!!!
And we thought the size of Shaquille O'Neal's
size-22 shoe was impressive!
Town is open each day of the fair from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00
p.m. The Illinois State Fair starts today and runs through
August 18 in Springfield.
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The Clippers have signed Ronny Turiaf to a one-year veterans minimum contract worth $1.146 million, said NBA executives who were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
Turiaf will be a backup power forward and center behind DeAndre Jordan, Blake Griffin and reserve Lamar Odom.
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HONESDALE, PA — On Friday, March 29, the 2013 "Concert in the Coop" series at The Cooperage will kick off with the band The Great Party. Their show, which has all kinds of American and British pop influences, starts at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:45 p.m. BYOB. Donations will be collected at the door.
"Concerts in the Coop" is a monthly concert series at The Cooperage. Arranged by John Kascht, this series features an eclectic range of music. For more information, visit www.thecooperageproject.org [1] or call 570/253-2020.


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JMU Wins on Another Last-Minute Goal
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HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- A goal by junior Ashley
Kimener (Oakton, Va./Oakton) with just under a minute to play gave
James Madison (12-3, 6-1) a 9-8 win at Hofstra (5-10, 1-5) in
Colonial Athletic Association women's lacrosse on Sunday
The Dukes' win, combined with Towson's 12-11 overtime victory over William and Mary on Sunday, left JMU and the Tigers tied for first place in the CAA. Towson earned the top seed in the upcoming CAA Tournament by virtue of its regular-season win over JMU. The Dukes will be the number two seed in the four-team tournament.
William and Mary (4-2) has also clinched a berth in the CAA tournament, but W&M's seed and the final tournament berth have not been determined. Old Dominion (3-3) and Drexel (3-3) are both contending for the last tournament spot. ODU hosts William and Mary on April 27, and Drexel plays at Hofstra on April 28.
In Sundays' game, the Dukes netted the game-winning goal in the final minute for the second time in three days. On Friday, redshirt sophomore Casey Ancarrow (Jarrettsville, Md./John Carroll) scored with seven seconds remaining for a 9-8 victory at Drexel.
After trailing 5-2 midway through the first half, the Pride outscored the Dukes 5-1 to go up 7-6 on Jill Maier's third goal of the day with 18:23 remaining in the second period. JMU did not lead again until Kimener's game-winning score.
JMU junior Caitlin McHugh (Westminster, Md./Mercy) tied the game at 7-7 with a score at 16:43, but Hofstra's Katie Hertsch put the Pride back on top with a goal with 5:12 left.
Dukes' junior Annie Brophy (Berwyn, Pa./Archbishop Carroll) controlled the ensuing draw, and senior Mary Kate Lomady (Abington, Pa./Abington) fired a shot into the net with 4:00 on the clock to tie the match at 8-8.
McHugh got possession for JMU on the subsequent draw control. After a shot by junior Ariel Lane (Vero Beach , Fla./Vero Beach) hit the post at the 1:26 mark, JMU junior Monica Zabel (Ellicott City, Md./Mt. Hebron) gathered the ground ball to give the Dukes' possession, and Kimener tallied the go-ahead score.
In the first half, JMU scored four unanswered goals in a span of 5:57 to build a 5-2 lead with 17:58 left. Lomady started the run with an unassisted goal at 23:55, and Ancarrow scored a solo goal at 20:54. Then Lomady fed Lane for a score at 20:00, and Zabel finished off the run, scoring off a pass from McHugh, at 17:58.
Lomady scored four goals and was the Dukes' only player with multiple goals; she also had an assist. Maier led Hofstra with three scores.
Hofstra held a 22-17 shot advantage, but JMU held the edge on draw controls 11-8 and controlled five of the six second-half draws.
JMU redshirt junior goalkeeper Alex Menghetti (Media, Pa./Penncrest) made seven saves, including stops on three of Hofstra's final five attempts of the match. Her save of a shot by Claire Brady with two seconds left in regulation clinched the Dukes' victory.
Hofstra goalie Jackie Pandolf made 4 saves.
Brophy and junior Cally Chakrian (East Meadow, N.Y./East Meadow) led JMU in ground balls with two apiece. Kimener, Lane, Zabel and senior Diana Apel (Glenwood, Md./Glenelg) each had two draw controls for the Dukes. Six JMU players each had a caused turnover.
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1.) I'm not a Jets fan, but look at their roster bro. They got the most important positions filled.
QB: Check
RB: Check
TE: Check
O-line: Check
WR: Check
DT: Check
OLB: Check
MLB: Check
CB: CHECK CHECK CHECK lol
Coach: Check
They got a good chance, but I think my Falcons will win it all lol
2.) The Bucs will NOT make the playoffs. Mark my word. They are 2 years away. Tell your friend to be optimistic about the future, but as of right now they are devoid of talent at skill positions (WR, RB). Freeman is raw, but should develop nicely over the years. Their defense is getting younger by the minute. And there coach is not even twice my age (im 18). He is still learning the ropes. To make matters worse for this year look at the division they play in. They have to play the Saints, Falcons, and Panthers twice each. I think they'll go 1-5 in their division and finish the season 5-11. So make sure you collect your money from this bet at the end of the season.


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(For Friday Flashbacks I share past recipes that have been my personal favorites, and this Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar is something I've made over and over (and over and over) since the early days of my blog. There are a lot of good butternut squash recipes on the blog, but this simple one never fails to please me.)
Butternut squash is something I learned to love from my grandmother Denny, who'd roast big pieces of it on a cookie sheet and then mash it with lots of butter, salt, and pepper. Of course that tasted great, but when I make Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar, I don't miss the butter at all. This recipe is about as easy as they come, especially if you use those pre-cut squash cubes that start to show up at this time of year. If you're cutting your own squash (which is the way I like to do it) you might want to read How to Peel and Cut Up a Butternut Squash before you start.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Rosemary and Balsamic Vinegar
(4-6 servings, adapted from Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic Vinegar by Lynne Rosetto Casper.)
2 lbs. butternut squash cubes (about 6 cups)
2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 T + 1-2 tsp. best quality balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. very finely chopped fresh or frozen rosemary, or slightly less dried rosemary (be sure it's especially finely chopped if you use dried rosemary)
sea salt to taste
fresh ground black pepper to taste
Arrange the squash on a cookie sheet or dish large enough to hold it in a single layer. Roast 20 minutes, then turn squash and roast about 20 minutes more, or until squash is very soft and starting to get slightly caramelized.
Remove from oven and toss squash with additional 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar, sea salt, and pepper. You can mash slightly if you want, but I keep mine rather chunky. Serve hot.
This is also excellent made ahead and reheated. For a holiday like Thanksgiving where there are lots of demands on the oven, it could be cooked early in the day and kept warm in a crockpot while other things bake.
South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This healthful way to cook butternut squash would make it approved for phase 2 or 3 of the South Beach Diet.
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Even if you are an excellent driver -- as Dustin Hoffman's savant character claimed in the movie "Rainman" -- that cannot protect you from all the other inattentive drivers on the road and likely will be in a car accident at some point.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are an average of 10.6 million crashes each year in the U.S. resulting in death, injury or property damage. That does not include the countless fender benders that go unreported each year.
If you are lucky, your next accident will fall in latter category, but it is bound to happen at some time. Being prepared will go a long way toward helping you collect from your or the other driver's insurance company.
So before you climb behind the wheel again, check out these five tips on what to after you've been in an accident.
No. 5: Get out of harm's way
After an accident, the first step, obviously, is to make sure you and any passengers have not been hurt. If so, move safely to the side of the road, unless it is safe to leave the cars where they are at the scene of the accident.
Try to mark vehicle locations or, if you have your cell phone or a camera handy, snap a few quick photos before moving your car.
"Taking photos is a good thing to do because it could come in very handy when you speak to your claims adjuster," said Carolyn Gorman, vice president of the Insurance Information Institute.
Although laws vary from state to state, calling the police should likely be your next step.
"If it is just a simple accident, what you need to do is just exchange insurance information," Gorman said. "If someone was injured or it was a serious accident, then of course you do need to call the police."
No. 4: Exchange insurance information
While you are waiting for the police to arrive is a good time to exchange insurance information with the other driver.
"The more information you get and the better that your records are, the more smoothly your claim will be processed with the insurance company. It would be a good idea to get the license number of the other car as well," said Gorman.
If the other driver says that they do not have insurance, don't panic. Your insurance company will likely cover the cost.
"Almost everyone has uninsured motorist coverage," said Gorman. "It is an optional coverage. However, in order to not get that coverage you have to write your insurance company a letter saying, 'I do not want that coverage, or you have to take an action in order to not have uninsured motorist coverage. And that's the coverage that you'll need in the event that the other person does not have insurance."
No. 3: Admit nothing
You should be careful to never admit fault if you've been in an accident.
This is not an encouragement to lie; it's that fault is something that will be determined by an insurance company, so leave it up to the experts. Admitting fault can put you in a difficult position on your claim or if the case goes to court.
"(Fault) is something to be sorted out later, and don't talk about how much insurance you have," said Gorman.
"When I had a fender bender a few years ago, the first thing I did was jump out of my car and tell him how sorry I was. But it's probably not a good idea to do that. It is a good idea to be calm, collect information, don't discuss who's at fault and don't discuss how much insurance you have."
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Living and learning in another culture offers students a life-altering experience, while providing them with the competitive edge that today's employers are looking for. Employers look with favor on students who have lived outside the U.S., since this demonstrates the ability to cope with new experiences and, in many cases, competency in a foreign language.
The opportunity to study, intern, or engage in service-learning abroad is available to all students, regardless of major, as part of their undergraduate education at King's. King's students are currently participating in education abroad programs offered on six continents. Popular destinations include England, Ireland, Italy, Spain and France, as well as Australia, China, South Africa and Peru. We offer many affiliated and non-affiliated programs through leading universities and providers, as well as short-term programs led by King's College faculty. All programs are geared toward broadening your perspective and coming to understand your place in the world. If you are not sure if studying abroad is right for you, read some of our student experiences to help you decide!
We can tell you how to get started, answer your questions and explain the various program options available to you. Information on scholarship opportunities will assist you in planning financially to study abroad. Once you have decided on a program, we will guide you through the application process and provide you with information on deadlines, course registration, and other useful resources to help you get ready for your experience.
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Time: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center
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