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UPDATE: On the day that the results of PETA's investigation were released, Oklahoma Commissioner of Agriculture Jim Reese said that his state is investigating and that details of our investigation have been passed on to the state's attorney general. Keep the pressure on Oklahoma officials, and sign this petition now!
In January 2012, PETA investigators rode with and followed a "kill," or meat, buyer as he transported 27 horses—most of whom had been purchased from a crowded sales barn, where disease can easily spread—from his property in Iowa to a feedlot in Oklahoma. While on the transporter, PETA's investigator discovered that the buyer did not have proper equine infectious anemia (EIA) test forms for the horses as required by state law. He revealed that he uses invalid EIA test forms and also stated that a veterinarian had taught him how to forge such documents.
EIA is a potentially deadly disease that is spread from horse to horse by biting insects such as horseflies. There is no known cure and no preventive vaccine, making it even more important to test horses for the disease. PETA immediately contacted the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF), alerting them to the fact that a horse dealer was apparently unloading dozens of potentially sick horses at a crowded feedlot, where they could infect hundreds of other horses. Despite having received numerous warnings from PETA that the kill buyer was taking horses into the state, it appears that ODAFF has not taken action and that he continues to transport slaughter-bound and companion horses with invalid paperwork.
This apparent flagrant disregard for the law is one more reason why horse slaughter should be illegal. The horses aboard the dealer's truck are just some of the tens of thousands of American horses who are killed each year for their flesh.
If you are a citizen of Oklahoma, please contact the commissioner of agriculture and the governor of Oklahoma. Let them know that kill buyers are not above the law, and urge them to investigate the transporter for shipping horses without valid EIA test forms.
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July 1, 2004
By Betty Baggott
By the time you read this I will be in San Francisco with my daughter at the University of California Medical Center.
God is in control, and I can never thank you enough for your letters and notes of encouragement to her and her husband. What a loving group of people you Alabama Baptist readers are. I read every one of them while I was in Minnesota two weeks ago. Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray.
I don't like to fly. Like everyone else during these times, terrorism crosses my mind.
Earthquakes have always made me fearful. Taking taxis by myself in a strange city is not my idea of fun.
The fear of the unknown can leave one unsettled. And the unknown concerning this precious child to be born is there.
Yesterday, I found a card someone had sent some months back. I inserted it in my billfold and cherish the words and, oh, how true they are.
"The light of God surrounds me; the love of God enfolds me; the power of God protects me; the presence of God watches over me; wherever I am, God is."
Experience of fear is universal. I have heard many times the parents of missionaries share how if it were not for knowing God is everywhere and in control, they could not bear the miles that separate them.
To be in God's hands and in His care, what a comforting thought.
I have found the more I depend on God the more independent I become. Worry does not help. God wants us to trust in Him one day at a time.
Matthew 6:25–34 tells us not to worry about the cares of life.
"Therefore I tell you ... do not be anxious about your life ... If God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you? Therefore, do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day."
Sometimes, the things that we see as impossible to face may be God's way of using us the most. Other verses on fear that are dear to me:
"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father" (Romans 8:15).
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1).
"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid" (John 14:27).
And then there are the beautiful words from Isaiah 43:2, "When thou passest through the water, I will be with thee, and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee. When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."
Faith lets us know God's presence is always with us no matter how big the circumstances of our lives.
I am reminded of the story of a man running to catch a bus while carrying two suitcases. He was completely out of breath by the time he caught the bus and climbed on board. He stood for a moment panting, and the bus driver said, "Sir, you can put those heavy suitcases down now. We'll carry them from here."
Such a simple story, but how many times I have carried the weight of life, but God wants to carry it for me. He has, He does, and He will.


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Now that the NBA trade deadline has passed, each of the 30 franchises needs to focus on what their future holds.
Some have put the pieces into place to compete for a championship. Others are making that final push for a playoff berth. And of course, the Clippers are still lottery bound, along with the Wolves, Kings, and of course Cleveland.
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Touring Moody Air Force Base With The Airmen From 'Inside Combat Rescue: The Last Stand'
National Geographic's "Inside Combat Rescue: The Last Stand" features the elite Air Force unit known as the Reapers as well as the brave pararescuemen, called PJs, who help protect the lives of those stationed overseas. We got a chance to meet some of these brave men and women last week at Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, Ga., and they gave us a tiny taste of what it feels like to be in combat.
During a particularly pleasant day for part of the country known for its hot and humid temperatures, a team from National Geographic and members of the press got down and dirty alongside the military to experience some of the training these servicemen and women undergo while preparing for deployment.
First on the agenda was a mock combat scenario in which a team of Reapers was dispatched to a Taliban village. A few of us rode along in a MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protection) vehicle and learned firsthand how cramped and uncomfortable it can be traveling in these vehicles (there's a reason why helmets are required). It's also very difficult to see from the inside, and it clearly must be worse in actual combat.
We followed up with a Humvee rollover simulation, necessary to prepare airmen in case their vehicles are compromised during a mission. We all strapped on safety belts after putting on protective vests, helmets and elbow and knee pads. Styrofoam ammo boxes and other fake equipment were also included to simulate actual movement within the vehicle. We then rocked to 30 degree angles (much steeper than you think) and rolled over 180 and 360 degrees as the Styrofoam boxes collided with us. We were forced to exit the vehicle upside down, and it's not hard to imagine how difficult it would be to escape at night with perhaps smoke and/or fire impeding the process.
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Next we watched a demonstration involving a Belgian Malinois named Rambo, who attacked an airman dressed as an insurgent. These animals are fiercely loyal to their handlers and able to reverse course with a single command. We watched as Rambo chased down one of the airmen but immediately ceased after his handler gave the order. Dogs are an alternative to using firearms in a combat situation. They are trained to attack the limbs and are meant to stop an aggressor, not kill him. We were able to dress in a special training jacket and feel the bite of one these highly intelligent and fierce animals as he clamped on to our arms.
We also had a chance to test our detection skills by looking for four hidden bombs on a make-shift trail. This included buried wiring. Members of our group set off several "bombs" in the process (indicated by an alarm), proving how difficult it is to recognize these types of threats.
Finally, we had a chance to dismantle a passenger car by using the Jaws of Life, sledge hammers and other tools to break windows, blow out tires and remove the roof. These skills are necessary in case a serviceman is trapped inside and needs to be extracted. We had time on our side, unlike the airmen who must perform the same task under more complicated circumstances.
Breaking down a passenger car
These heart-pumping exercises were followed by static demonstrations, including a high-tech dummy that medics use to practice various procedures.
Tonight's two-hour documentary "Inside Combat Rescue: The Last Stand" centers on the Reaper 5 team as they hunt down an elusive Taliban leader and the PJs who take care of the critically wounded who fall in combat. While we experienced just a little bit of what these men and women go through, it was an intense, action-packed day that demonstrated just how much work (and heart) these servicemen devote to protect the United States.
"Inside Combat Rescue: The Last Stand" premieres today at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the National Geographic Channel. Miss the first season of the series? Watch it all starting at 3 p.m.
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- 1 stick (1/2 cup) lightly salted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar (sift before measuring)
- 2 tablespoons rice flour*
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- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a bowl with a fork blend together butter and confectioners' sugar until combined well. Sift flour into butter mixture, tossing flours together lightly before combining with butter mixture and stir with fork until flours are incorporated. (Dough will be crumbly.) Press dough evenly onto bottom of a 9-inch metal pie plate.
- With tines of fork decoratively mark edge of dough and with a butter knife score dough into 8 wedges. Prick each wedge in several places with fork. Bake shortbread in middle of oven 30 minutes.
- Reduce temperature to 300°F and continue to bake shortbread 15 minutes more, or until golden.
- Cool shortbread in pie plate on a rack 5 minutes. With a sharp knife cut shortbread into wedges and transfer wedges to rack to cool completely. Shortbread keeps in an airtight container at room temperature 5 days.
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- Carbohydrates22 g(7%)
- Fat12 g(18%)
- Protein2 g(3%)
- Saturated Fat7 g(37%)
- Sodium92 mg(4%)
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- Fiber0 g(2%)
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Jan. 8 is date to file to run for City Commission
The city of Tucumcari will be taking declarations of candidacy for City Commission districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 on Jan. 8.
Persons interested in running for the City Commission must obtain a certified copy of their current "Affidavit of Voter Registration" on file with the Quay County Clerk and they must reside within one of the commission districts that are up for election. Jan. 8 is the only date that persons may file to become a candidate. For questions regarding filing day, call the city clerk at 461-3451.
County seeks committee on wolf recovery program
Quay County is seeking people to serve on a committee to help it stay informed on issues regarding the gray wolf recovery program.
The county has asked to be a cooperating agency in the scoping and the environmental impact statement regarding the rulemaking process on the Mexican Wolf Environmental Impact Statement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Some area farmers and ranchers have said the wolf would have a negative impact on their livelihood in Quay and other counties in the recovery zone, an area that stretches from New Mexico to Arizona.
The committee is expected to have at least five members.
If you are interested in serving on the committee, contact Richard Primrose at 461-2112.


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Many eBay sellers prefer to manage their auctions offline, on
their own timewithout being tied to a single service. If you're more of a
do-it-yourself kind of seller, you might want to check out some of the software
programs designed to help you manage the eBay auction process. Here's a short
list of programs for your consideration:
All My Auctions (www.rajeware.com/auction/), $39.95. This is a basic auction
management software program; it includes template-based listing creation, live
auction management (including the ability to track competitors' auctions),
end-of-auction email notification, and report generation.
Auction Wizard 2000 (www.auctionwizard2000.com), $75/year, $50 annual renewal. This
full-featured software offers many of the same tools you find at the large
auction management sites, including inventory management, bulk listing creation,
end-of-auction emails, bulk feedback posting, and the like.
AuctionSage (www.auctionsagesoftware.com), $29.95/3 months, $49.95/6
months, $79.95/year. This is software for posting and managing eBay auction
transactions, including sending buyer emails and leaving bulk feedback.
AuctionTamer (www.auctiontamer.com),
$22.95/month, $149.95/year. AuctionTamer is an all-in-one auction management
software program for both sellers and bidders. For sellers, it lets you create
auction listings, schedule delayed auction listings, manage your live auctions,
send post-auction emails, and print shipping labels.
Shooting Star (www.foodogsoftware.com), $60. Shooting Star is a program
designed to manage the end-of-auction process. It uses what it calls a "workflow
system" to move you through various post-auction operations, including email
notification. (Note that a new version 3 of Shooting Star is in the works, which
will have more featuresand a $120 price.)
The sites listed here are just the most popular of the many
auction management services available today. There are also higher-end sites,
such as Marketworks (www.marketworks.com) and Zoovy (www.zoovy.com), that help
integrate eBay auctions with larger e-commerce sites; there are also several
less-expensive sites, such as ManageAuctions (www.manageauctions.com)
and Trak Auctions (www.jwcinc.net) that offer a more limited set of services. You
should visit the eBay Solutions Directory (solutions.ebay.com) to see
all the third-party companies offering eBay auction management
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March 31, 2014
Marc Maron interviews Josh Radnor on WTF podcast
Bexley native and How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radnor is featured today on comedian Marc Maron's WTF podcast, an interview show notorious for coaxing vulnerable disclosures from even the most tight-lipped of celebrities.
The hour-and-a-half-long chat addresses Radnor's evolution as an actor, writer and director — as well as his growth as a person — from the moment he found out he'd gotten a gig on a CBS series to today, the day the long-running sitcom airs its final episode.
"I think about the fact that a 16-year-old boy in Ohio decided what I was going to do for my life," Radnor told Maron while explaining his involvement with high-school musicals and the Columbus Children's Theatre.
"I always try to remember the 16-year-old me — like how psyched he would be," Radnor said. "He would be pretty psyched. I think I exceeded his dreams on some level ... that's a pretty cool thing."
Maron had only seen three episodes of How I Met Your Mother before his interview with Radnor.
"I didn't see me not knowing really anything about the show he's been doing for 9 years as an obstacle to us talking," Maron wrote in his weekly email newsletter. "I was right. It wasn't. We talked about it but the guy's got a lot more going than just that show. He's a grounded, thoughtful dude with a tight work ethic and I loved talking to him."
New listeners of WTF, take note: Maron typically opens his podcasts with lengthy, personal introductions, so the actual interview starts at 17:41 into the audio file.
Listen at WTFpod.com or iTunes.Continue ReadingPosted by Susannah Elliott on March 31, 2014 02:14 PM
March 27, 2014
The National rockumentary featured at Columbus Documentary Week
Cincinnati brothers Matt and Tom Berninger are separated by 9 years, disparate work ethics, and rock stardom — the elder brother, Matt Berninger, is the lead singer of indie act The National.
In Mistaken for Strangers, which joins 12 other films in the Gateway Film Center's Columbus Documentary Week kicking off this weekend, director Tom Berninger creates what he calls "a blend of a documentary about the band and a shaggy self-portrait."
A metal-head who doesn't quite understand the success of his brother's band, Tom travels with The National on its biggest tour, working as a roadie but filming along the way, capturing a tour documentary that attempts to address the relationship between "brothers with different fates."
"Tom's movie is utterly hilarious, beautiful, rough-edged, emotional, and honest," Matt Berninger said. "It's everything I've always loved about my little brother."
The Gateway Film Center's first screening of Mistaken for Strangers is at 10 p.m. tonight. For a full list of showtimes and to learn more about the other films screening for Columbus Documentary Week, visit GatewayFilmCenter.com.
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- After marathon performance of 'Sorrow,' The National knows its strength
March 26, 2014
Black Keys release first song in nearly three years
After bizarrely announcing the release date of their next album through Mike Tyson's Twitter account, Akron duo The Black Keys released this track, Fever — their first since their 2011 album El Camino.
The Black Keys' next album, Turn Blue, will be released May 13.Posted by Susannah Elliott on March 26, 2014 12:44 PM
March 25, 2014
HIMYM's Josh Radnor at OWU: 'Kindness goes a long way'
How I Met Your Mother star and Bexley native Josh Radnor visited Ohio Wesleyan University last week to address about 400 students about his life and career, reports DelawareO.com.
The Kenyon alumnus spoke about writing his own films, starring in a long-running CBS sitcom (now approaching its series finale) and how his Ohio upbringing has affected his work.
Speaking of his Ohio upbringing, here's a 1993 Dispatch file photo of Radnor (with Rachel Emmers, left, and Marianne Timmons ) in a Columbus Children's Theatre production of Into the Woods, in which he played the Baker.
"If I've learned anything in my acting journey, it's been that kindness is a premium and character matters," Radnor said. "I never gave up being from the Midwest in my values."
Read more highlights from the night at DelawareO.com.Continue ReadingPosted by Susannah Elliott on March 25, 2014 02:55 PM
March 21, 2014
This week's reviews: Wes Anderson film, French remake lead the pack
Wes Anderson has a new movie, and you know what that means. Bill Murray, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman will be involved in a tale involving peculiar storylines and idiosyncratic characters.
The latest effort, set in the imaginary country of Zubrowka, tells the story of a hotel concierge (Ralph Fiennes) at a European hotel, his relationship with a young hotel employee (Tony Revolori) and their quest to locate a Renaissance painting alongside a fight for a large family fortune.
While the Anderson hallmarks are in place for The Grand Budapest Hotel, it seems like the plot and character development were not completely thought through, according to critic Peter Tonguette. There simply isn't enough time in the movie to explain the whole story.
"The bewildering plot, with improbability upon improbability in a completely concocted milieu, is a cinematic sugar high: It is entertaining to watch as it unfolds, but its pleasures are transient," Tonguette said in his review.
He rated the movie two-and-one-half stars.
Blood Ties is a stylized remake of a French crime thriller. Starring Clive Owen, Billy Crudup, Marion Cotillard and Mila Kunis, the film brings to life the intriguing story of an ex-convict and tormented police officers on the other side. The action explodes in some of the car chases set in the Big Apple borough of Brooklyn.
Tonguette held director's performance in high regard with his review.
"Director Guillaume Canet injects life into the familiar elements in an Americanized version of a 2008 French film," Tonguette said. "Yes, we are reminded of Dirty Harry or Prince of the City — but mainly because Blood Ties deserves to be mentioned in their company."
"This is a large-scale vision of violence, vice and avarice — one that we won't soon forget."
He rated Blood Ties three-and-one-half stars.
More reviewsContinue ReadingPosted by Jared Rutecki on March 21, 2014 10:09 AM
March 18, 2014
Cassadee Pope will film music video at Columbus concert
Singer Cassadee Pope, headed to Columbus for a concert next week, took to Twitter and YouTube yesterday to announce that there will be a new music filmed at her concert at The Bluestone.
"Hey Columbus, I can't wait to see all of you Thursday, March 27 ... and we've got an exciting surprise," she says in her YouTube message. "We're going to be filming a Live from the Bluestone music video, and I want all of you to be in it."
Pope came to public attention as the first female winner of NBC's "The Voice," and she followed that up with her first album, Frame by Frame, which made its debut at No. 1 on Billboard's Country Albums chart.
Her debut single, " Wasting All These Tears," was certified platinum this month, making her the first solo female country artist to reach that milestone since Taylor Swift in 2006.
Pope will be spending the summer opening for Tim McGraw on his Sundown Heaven Town Tour, which includes a performance at the Jamboree in the Hills event in July near Belmont, Ohio.
>> View a slide show of Cassadee Pope's music careerContinue ReadingPosted by Gary Kiefer on March 18, 2014 01:50 PM
March 14, 2014
This week's reviews: The CW/UPN on the Big Screen
If you had forgotten about Veronica Mars (and dedicated fans most certainly had not), director Rob Thomas and star Kristen Bell have resurrected the television series on the Silver Screen. The series, which ran from 2004 until 2007 on UPN and its cousin The CW, featured a high-school and college aged detective working on cases and love in equal measure.
The movie, which raised $5.7 million through a Kickstarter project, appealed to fans because of its writing and portrayals of the compelling Bell as a believable high school outsider. The movie brought back a number of the supporting cast from the television series.
While the premise is strong and the fan base is somewhat rabid, the production is geared too much toward those that have been there since day one rather than the people who would be introduced to the characters in theaters, according to critic Peter Hartlaub.
"The movie is practically gift-wrapped for fans, many of whom will actually see themselves on-screen. (Being an extra in the movie was one of the Kickstarter lures.)," Hartlaub said in his review.
"Newcomers will be less pleased to discover a product that resembles a TV show. The inside jokes and receiving line of nudge-wink cameos only adds to the small-screen feel."
More reviewsContinue ReadingPosted by Jared Rutecki on March 14, 2014 08:49 AM
March 07, 2014
This week's reviews: '300' sequel is one too many
Sometimes, Hollywood looks to capitalize on the success of a movie by releasing a sequel, and audiences are left asking why. While 300: Rise of an Empire is the type of movie that viewers enjoyed the first time around, the silly story, substandard acting and tidal wave of computer effects follow too much of the model that made Part 1 successful, according to critic Scott Gowans.
The movie returns to the Persian/Spartan conflict, and the stylistic nods to Frank Miller and Lynn Varley's graphic novel series. The story is more historical fiction than history. Viewers expecting gallons of gore, chiseled guys that look like they came straight off the runway and cheesy motivational speeches should find what they are looking for in spades with 300: Rise of an Empire.
The inexperience of the director and writer is clearly evident in the movie, Gowans said.
"The project seems to be the creation of cocky young men who were given a pile of money and told to have fun with it — sparing no expense on computer-generated images," Gowans said. "Every shot strives to be more dramatic than the one before, giving all scenes a numbing sameness in which nothing stands out."
More reviewsContinue ReadingPosted by Jared Rutecki on March 07, 2014 11:20 AM
March 06, 2014
Actress chosen to play Annie Glenn in ABC series
The cast of ABC's 10-episode summer drama Astronaut Wives Club is in the first stages of taking shape.
Deadline.com announced today that Azure Parsons (Salem, True Detective) has been tapped to play Ohioan Annie Glenn, wife of astronaut and former U.S. Senator John Glenn.Continue ReadingPosted by Susannah Elliott on March 06, 2014 04:04 PM
March 04, 2014
'Carol' film crew loads up on Ohio antiques
Era-specific fashions and set designs are, of course, part of the fun of a cinematic period piece. And when film crews for such movies settle into a region for a shoot, they may also end up mining that area's antique stores for props.
That happened late last month at the Ohio Valley Antique Mall in Fairfield, Ohio, where prop buyers from the high-profile production Carol loaded up on 65 pieces of furniture and other odds and ends for the movie.Continue ReadingPosted by Susannah Elliott on March 04, 2014 01:17 PM


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How to manage a succesful PPC advertising campaign
A pay per click marketing campaign on a search engine like Google might end up being one of the most beneficial marketing strategies with respect to conversion. With PPC, you will simply pay for the ad when someone clicks on it. Bear in mind, a powerful PPC campaign demands lots of keyword research influenced by read the article »


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Several U.S. presidents used their position to stimulate philanthropy, generosity and idealism. Grand Valley State University's Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies and Johnson Center for Philanthropy will host The American Presidency and Philanthropy.
The event takes place September 16-17, in Loosemore Auditorium in the DeVos Center on Grand Valley's Pew Grand Rapids Campus, 401 W. Fulton St. The event is free and open to the public.
Kathy Agard, executive director of the Johnson Center, will serve as mistress of ceremonies. The schedule is as follows:
September 16
7 p.m.: Keynote speaker Richard Gunderman will speak about Ben Franklin's lessons in giving
September 17
8 a.m.: Joel Orosz on American philanthropy from the Puritans to George Washington
9:15 a.m.: Former Sen. Harris Wofford and Bill Schambra debate public/private partnerships
10:45 a.m.: Barbara Elliot, Brian Flanagan, George Nash, Joel Orosz and Gleaves Whitney on sacrifice and service from the White House
12:15 p.m.: Brad Birzer on the life of Charles Carroll
1:30 p.m.: Gleaves Whitney on Adam Smith and American generosity
Richard Gunderman is an associate professor in the School of Medicine and School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University. Gunderman's commitment to education extends beyond medicine; he also teaches in the Center on Philanthropy and the Department of Philosophy at Indiana University. Gunderman has authored more than 200 scholarly articles and written textbooks on the subjects of radiology and ethics and philanthropy. He earned his medical degree and doctorate from the University of Chicago.
For more information about the event and scheduled speakers, contact the Hauenstein Center at (616) 331-2770 or the Johnson Center for Philanthropy at (616) 331-7585.


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Wichita Falls police arrest two people early Thursday morning at Lake Wichita Park.
Police said around 12:30 a.m. an officer pulled up to a car that was in the parking lot after hours.
That's when they said the male driver took off running into the park. The female passenger stayed in the car where officers said they found an unknown amount of drugs.
Several officers came to help search for the male suspect with flashlights. He was found about an hour later.
Officers said the male suspect was arrested on a previous warrant and the woman was arrested for investigation of narcotics.
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Q: AC wrote,
I just got a betta fish a few days ago and have been keeping him on a heating pad to make sure he doesn't get too cold. However, I think someone may have bumped the control accidentally, heating my poor fish to about 10 degrees higher than the bowl have been before. I immediately took the bowl off the pad to let it cool to the previous temperature. Since then, the temperature has been constant, but my fish hasn't recovered. I feel so terribly about this. He's gotten very lethargic, and now he stays at the top of the bowl, blowing bubble after bubble. Is there anything I can do?
Thanks for your site; hope your fish are all doing well!
A: I hope your Betta is doing better today. You didn't mention in your email what the temperature was or what it raised to but hopefully it wasn't so severe that it caused major harm. There really isn't a whole lot you can do at this time accept slowly return the water temperature to normal and then keep it stable. I don't know if staying at the top of the bowl blowing bubbles is a signal of the stress he endured or if he is building a bubble nest prompted by the warm up of the water. In order to determine the level of danger I would have to know what the temperature was and what it went up to.
I have had water temperatures reach the low 90s for short periods of time without major incident. Heat spikes can certainly cause stress and even shock but it's not always a guarantee of the worst. Just do your best to keep things stable from now on and keep an eye on your betta for signs of stress related illness.
I also recommend using an aquarium grade heater rather than a heating pad. Heating pads aren't designed for warming water and are unable to regulate themselves. Aquarium heaters are designed to turn off when the desired temperature is met. The use of a heating pad for warming water may also put you and your family at great risk of shock or fire so please use caution and purchase the proper equipment.
Thanks for writing in and I hope your fish is back to his old self soon.
I had sorta the same thing happen. I placed my Betta into a side container while I cleaned it's tank. I had to warm the water before hand since it was cold in my house. I've done this many times before and it was fine. The betta swapped around from the initial shock. Then seemed to stabilize, so I began cleaning the bowl. A few moments later I looked over and saw the poor fishy on it's side note moving. I quickly dumped the warm water and placed room temp water into the container. The fish kept moving it's gills so I knew it still had a fighting chance. I added the aquarium salt along with the conditioner and let it sit the entire day. Currently, the fish is moving around a little, though it doesn't use the upper fin and seems fairly lazy himself. He will not currently eat any food either. I hope that he recovers. I really love my fishy.
I did the same at the other anonymous guy, but my two fish (I had a double tank) becamed over excited then began to float on their sides! I knew something was wrong, but the temperature never occured to me until it was too late. Tuna and Candy Cane R.I.P. i love you two!!! ;(
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Resources / Publications: Selected IDA and Asset-Building Resources and Publications
The number and variety of asset-building approaches, including Individual Development Accounts, is expanding at a rapid pace. Also expanding is the research in the field, leading to burgeoning development of information on effective practices. Following are a few sources for research, program models, and other strategies related to asset building. These lists are representative, not exhaustive. Many of these sites themselves have links to additional resources and continually add new information. Several also support ListServs and mailing lists to which you may subscribe to keep up with changes in the field. Note: Most of these sites set cookies, and a few require registration (free) to access information and documents. The lists are organized by the following categories:
► General IDA and Asset Building
► Building IDA Network Projects
► Federal Government Web Sites
► Developing Program Outcomes
► Financial Education and Asset Goals
General IDA And Asset Building
A project of the New America Foundation, this Web site includes a comprehensive source of information on asset-building initiatives, policy developments, research projects, and data sources. IDAs are included among the topics here.
Center for Social Development Washington University, St. Louis
All evaluation reports developed by the Center for Social Development for the American Dream Demonstration (the first national study of the effectiveness of IDAs) are available for downloading from this Web site. These reports, as well as the other links to subsequent CSI research and publications from other sources, provide great insights into the challenges and opportunities of IDAs. CSI also hosts the annual conference on state IDA policies and published the IDA State Policy Guide: Advancing Public Policies in Support of Individual Development Accounts.
Corporation for Enterprise Development
The administrator of the IDA network Web site, CFED also provides many other resources, such as the IDA Program Design Handbook, and access to the IDA Network ListServ. Publications cover subfields such as youth IDAs; an annual State-by-State report card on asset building; a searchable database of IDA programs around the country; and Assets, A Quarterly Update for Innovators, which reports on key news in IDAs and asset building policy.
First Nations Development Institute
FNDI has supported the development of IDA initiatives in Native American communities and offers research and reports for download on its Web site, as well as a financial education model designed for American Indian families.
Asset-Building Institute
The Asset-Building Institute offers a continually expanding menu of training for IDA and asset-building practitioners. The Assets Alliance, a cooperative membership organization of experts in the field, offers the institute as one tool for achieving its mission to expand the number of families who benefit from IDAs and asset-building opportunities. The training targets primarily practitioners with emerging and existing IDA programs and includes introductory and advanced topics and tracks. In addition, the Assets Alliance offers access to experts on a wide range of IDA and asset-building topics for those seeking specialized technical assistance, as well as white papers on a variety of topics in the field.
Institute on Assets and Social Policy The Heller School for Social Policy and Management, Brandeis University
This Web site links to publications, tools, and information about asset building and IDAs provided by the institute.
Institute for Social and Economic Development
ISED offers diverse resources for IDA programs nationwide, including a variety of useful tools in developing IDAs.
World Institute on Disability
WID has supported development of IDAs for people with disabilities and offers research and reports on asset development for this population. Asking About Disability: A Guide for Individual Development Account (IDA) Administrators and other publications can be downloaded from the Web site, where you can also subscribe to an electronic newsletter.
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Building IDA Network Projects
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, now operating under the name Fieldstone Alliance, is a nonprofit human services organization serving primarily the greater St. Paul, Minn., area. The Web site offers two portals: publishing and consulting. To find documents and templates for program design and implementation, choose the publishing option. Offerings include several excellent handbooks on building collaborations. Collaboration: What Makes It Work: A Review of Literature on Factors Influencing Successful Collaboration (1992) and Collaboration Handbook: Creating, Sustaining and Enjoying the Journey (1994) are just two examples. There are also many helpful papers on board development. Some publications are free for download; others must be ordered.
The IDA Collaboratives Toolkit
The Assets for All Alliance carried out a case study to identify techniques for developing IDA collaboratives, known as "network projects," on the basis of its experience in San Francisco. With the support of a grant from the Ford Foundation, the Alliance developed a toolkit available for use by the entire IDA field and offered at the IDA network Web site (listed above). For more information about the Assets for All Alliance, see the Web site of the Center for Venture Philanthropy.
Michigan IDA Partnership
MIDAPmidap, a statewide IDA network project and an AFI grantee, has placed on the Web key information regarding the structure and operation of its initiative for use by the broader field. The site offers valuable information regarding program operations, partnership agreements, and overall program flow charts, as well as templates for a number of IDA functions.
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Federal Government Web Sites
Assets for Independence
This is the Web site for the Federal AFI program, which administers Assets for Independence grants. Located here are resources for applicants and grantees, reports on AFI outcomes, and other resources for the IDA field. From here, you can subscribe to the AFI ListServ and download the AFI funding opportunity announcement and the legislation governing AFI.
Community Development Block Grant
This Web site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, gives an overview of the CDBG program, currently the only Federal funding source eligible to serve as the nonfederal match for AFI grants. The information also indicates a number of ways in which AFI and CDBG may coordinate and support home purchase by AFI participants. Other HUD resources for home ownership and community economic development are accessible from this site as well.
Community Services Block Grant
This Web site provides information on the CSBG program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families. The site also gives a listing of local community action agencies in your area. Many CAAs are also AFI grantees. While CSBG funds may not be used to as nonfederal match to AFI awards, there are many opportunities for complementary activities between AFI and CSBG-supported programs.
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
This Web site supplies information on the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and the TANF program. In some circumstances, states have used TANF funding to support their own IDA programs, parallel to or outside AFI projects. TANF-eligible individuals are automatically eligible for AFI participation. TANF eligibility rules vary somewhat from state to state. This site provides links to state directors and regulations.
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Developing Program Outcomes
ROMA Web Site
Results Oriented Management and Accountability, or ROMA, is a performance-based initiative designed to provide a results-oriented framework and measurement tools for local agencies receiving Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funds. The Web site offers tools and resources for implementing ROMA, as well as publications and reports and technical assistance information.
United Way of America
The United Way of America has pioneered the development of tools and resources to support effective outcomes development for nonprofit programs and services. This Web site serves a network of United Way organizations using outcome measurement in their initiatives. Many reports, as well as training and planning documents for developing and implementing outcomes measurement, can be downloaded from the site at no charge.
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Financial Education And Asset Goals
Association for Enterprise Opportunity
A membership association of microenterprise development organizations, AEO offers training, resources, and links to microenterprise development activities across the country. A number of AFI Projects participate in AEO activities and use its tools and other resources. The annual conference, described on the Web site, includes sessions on IDAs and other asset-building approaches.
College Is Possible
An initiative of the American Council on Education, this Web site provides resources and tools for planning for a college education for young people and adults alike.
Fannie Mae Foundation
The Fannie Mae Foundation offers numerous resources to support affordable housing financing and availability in diverse communities, including provision of free publications and resources on the home-purchase process. Information on complementary initiatives of the Fannie Mae Corporation can be found at their Web site.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
FDIC created Money Smart, a training program to help adults who are outside the financial mainstream develop their financial skills and ability to work with traditional financial institutions. Curriculum materials for instructors and students are available on the Web site, along with other information on working with "unbanked" families.
Financial Education Clearinghouse at The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE)
NEFE's Web site includes a clearinghouse of financial education curricula that have been evaluated by NEFE staff and experts for accuracy of information, suitability for target audience, and numerous key criteria. Many of the curricula and materials included in the clearinghouse can be downloaded free or purchased for a nominal fee from the sponsoring organizations. NEFE offers other resources and support for financial education, making it a valuable reference for AFI Projects.
JUMP$TART Coalition for Youth
Jump$tart maintains a financial education clearinghouse with links to materials suitable for children and youth, from kindergarten through high school. The site includes a database searchable by keyword.
National Community Reinvestment Coalition
NCRC offers training and free curriculum materials for organizations interested in offering financial education. NCRC's training guides are offered in both English and Spanish. Information on how to access its curriculum is available on its Web site.
NeighborWorks Training Institute
Part of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, the NeighborWorks Training Institute offers training to nonprofit organizations in how to develop and deliver homeownership training and counseling programs. Numerous resources are listed on its Web site to assist in supporting homeownership in your community.
Pathways to Prosperity
Pathways to Prosperity is a financial education curriculum that was developed especially for IDA programs seeking to integrate financial education into their agenda. Developed out of a partnership between cfed and nefe, the curriculum can be found at the IDA network Web site. There is a $50 fee to cover the cost of shipping a facilitator's manual and participant handbooks.


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Hi guys,
I just want to buy for my laptop the biggest LED LCD I can find with 1366x768 resolution, mainly for gaming.
Anyone knows if I can find something bigger than 19" ?
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Cid wrote:if it is for gaming, get a good HDTV, it won't matter if its 720p or 1080p, TVs have very good scaling, I'm supposing you have HDMI output on your laptop.
I just bought a new laptop that has 1366x768 screen resolution. I was going to buy a 22" lcd on sale along with it but the sales guy said that the picture would not look good and that I should get a 19" max size.
On the lap screen, it's kind of odd, very wide and narrow. I'm used to an old-fashioned 19" tv monitor-type screen.
What is the best type of lcd display for this resolution?
Could I get good res on a larger than 19" LCD?
I wanted a 22-24".
You can use any monitor. Just set the laptop to exclusively use the external monitor. However laptop graphics cards are much weaker then their desktop counterparts.
It won't look blurry at all. I hook up my laptop via hdmi to my big screen LCD all the time for watching netflix and movies. Running games outside the monitor's native resolution isn't the end of the world and doesn't look THAT BAD.
Cid wrote:TVs 32" and smaller can be found easily for less than 300, my brother got a led one for 250, it's only 720p but that is not a problem for you, it does not have a DVI input but has a VGA connector, anyway I still think that a tv might be a good choice
Recently there was a sale of a 24" 3d monitor from sony with a pair of glasses and a ps3 game, a coworker got it for 150, I think it now goes for 180 - 200 but discounted from over 400, so not bad, its 1080p though, i still think that scaling is a non issue having the same aspect ratio and with the scaling algorithms in current displays.
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The Alec Baldwin Full Employment Act.
President Obama should not bow to the Beltway voices urging him to keep U.S. troops longer in Iraq.
At a speech at West Point on Saturday, May 22, Obama said: "We are poised to end our combat mission in Iraq this summer." His statement, which the cadets greeted with applause, is a reaffirmation of his pledge to have all U.S. combat forces leave Iraq by Aug. 31. Any remaining armed forces are required to leave Iraq by the end of 2011 in accordance with the binding bilateral Security Agreement, also referred to as the Status of Forces Agreement.
But Washington pundits are still pushing Obama to delay or cancel the U.S. disengagement, calling on him to be "flexible" and take into consideration the recent spike of violence in Iraq. Hundreds of Iraqis have been killed and injured during the last few months in what seems to be an organized campaign to challenge U.S. plans.
While most Iraqis would agree that Iraq is still broken, delaying or canceling the U.S. troop removal will definitely not be seen as "flexibility," but rather as a betrayal of promises. Iraqis believe that prolonging the military occupation will not fix what the occupation has damaged, and they don't think that extending the U.S. intervention will protect them from other interventions. The vast majority of Iraqis see the U.S. military presence as a part of the problem, not the solution.
Linking the U.S. withdrawal to conditions on the ground creates an equation by which further deterioration in Iraq will automatically lead to prolonging the U.S. military presence. Some of the current Iraqi ruling parties want the U.S. occupation to continue because they have been benefiting from it. Some regional players, including the Iranian government, do not want an independent and strong Iraq to re-emerge. And other groups, including Al Qaeda, would gladly see the United States stuck in the current quagmire, losing its blood, treasure and reputation.
Connecting the pullout to the prevalent situation would be an open invitation to those who seek an endless war to sabotage Iraq even further, and delaying it will send the wrong message to them. By contrast, adhering to the current time-based plan would pull the rug from under their feet and allow Iraqis to stabilize their nation, a process that may take many years but that cannot begin as long as Iraq's sovereignty is breached by foreign interventions.
If the Obama administration reneges on its plans, it will effectively reward those responsible for the bloodshed and further embolden them. Such a decision would most likely have serious ramifications for the security of U.S. troops in Iraq, and will impede the security and political progress in the country.
And delaying the U.S. pullout will not only harm the U.S. image around the world, which Obama has been trying hard to improve, but it will also be the final blow to U.S. credibility in Iraq. The mere promise of a complete withdrawal has boosted Iraqi domestic politics and enhanced the U.S. perception in the country.
Unless Obama delivers on his promises, many of these achievements will be lost, and Iraq will be sent back to square one.
Raed Jarrar is an Iraq-born political analyst based in Washington, D.C. He is a political consultant for the American Friends Service Committee, and a senior fellow at Peace Action. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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Trump's politics are not the problem.
The fiery Milwaukee Sheriff is on the shortlist to head the Department of Homeland Security.
By Wendell Berry
Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front
Love the quick profit, the annual raise, vacation with pay. Want more of everything ready made. Be afraid to know your neighbors and to die. And you will have a window in your head. Not even your future will be a mystery any more. Your mind will be punched in a card and shut away in a little drawer. When they want you to buy something they will call you. When they want you to die for profit they will let you know. So, friends, every day do something that won't compute. Love the Lord. Love the world. Work for nothing. Take all that you have and be poor. Love someone who does not deserve it. Denounce the government and embrace the flag. Hope to live in that free republic for which it stands. Give your approval to all you cannot understand. Praise ignorance, for what man has not encountered he has not destroyed. Ask the questions that have no answers. Invest in the millennium. Plant sequoias. Say that your main crop is the forest that you did not plant, that you will not live to harvest. Say that the leaves are harvested when they have rotted into the mold. Call that profit. Prophesy such returns. Put your faith in the two inches of humus that will build under the trees every thousand years. Listen to carrion—put your ear close, and hear the faint chattering of the songs that are to come. Expect the end of the world. Laugh. Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. So long as women do not go cheap for power, please women more than men. Ask yourself: Will this satisfy a woman satisfied to bear a child? Will this disturb the sleep of a woman near to giving birth? Go with your love to the fields. Lie easy in the shade. Rest your head in her lap. Swear allegiance to what is nighest your thoughts. As soon as the generals and the politicos can predict the motions of your mind, lose it. Leave it as a sign to mark the false trail, the way you didn't go. Be like the fox who makes more tracks than necessary, some in the wrong direction. Practice resurrection.
Wendell Berry is a poet, farmer, and environmentalist in Kentucky. This poem, first published in 1973, is reprinted by permission of the author and appears in his "New Collected Poems" (Counterpoint).


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This Sunday night is Destination X, but first TNA is live for another summer edition of IMPACT.
It speaks to the quality of IMPACT this summer that I no longer remember what week of coverage this is for me (fourth, fifth, sixth?) I started one week and it has been entertaining enough that I just kept watching, previewing and reviewing.
Last month's Slammiversary was a huge night for TNA, and many times after a big event the next PPV slips in interest. Not so for Destination X.
TNAwrestling.com has posted the preview for the final countdown edition of IMPACT. You can view it here.
It features the final showdown between Bobby Roode and Austin Aries and a Bound for Glory series main event.


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A beautifully renovated junior 1br apt in a quiet brownstone building. This is an apartment, not a share. The apt is very bright and sunny, with beautiful original hardwood flooring, tin ceilings and moldings. There is a fully equipped kitchen with appliances and pots and pan and all you'll needs for cooking and dinning. There's a folders full of menus from local restaurants for you if you prefer to eat out. The apartment has a smaller bedroom area as well as a sofa bed. The apartment can sleep up to 3 people. Clean towels, linen, iron and hair dryer are provided. Free Wi-Fi service and Cable television are all provided. All utilities included. It is only 2 blocks from the A-express train- Nostrand Ave stop, with only 12 minutes to Manhattan. Coming from the airport, no problem! Take the A- train to the JFK Air train. The Long Island railroad is a few blocks away. Safe neighborhood. Great, great location! Transportation, Shopping, super market, banks, laundry; restaurants are all within 2 blocks. Start your New York experience in this clean and comfortable home-away-from-home
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We stayed a familiy of 5 in Coretta's apartment which were great! The apartment is as the pictures show, if not better. There is thing you need :) Very close to the supermarket(3 min) and the subway line A/C which takes you directly to all the spots you wanna see in NYC! So easy to get around.
I'll definitly recommend this apartment!
There was no problems during the week. Corretta and her husband were perfect host!
The apartment is large en beautiful. It's a floor of a typical brownstone house, built in 1850, located in a very nice street. By staying in Brooklyn you see something of this district too, which is worthwhile. The subway is nearby; line A brings you to Manhattan.
Coretta, we thank you for your hospitality!
The Apartment was very clean and spacious for new Yorker relationships.
We Would Not hesitate to book again.
The appartment of Coretta was really nice and affordable. Coretta is really nice, the studio was really clean and well prepared, the bed is nice! I really enjoyed my stay in the appartment.
Only downside was the area where the studio was located. It was ok walking around en nothing really happened to us, but I wouldn't want to be on the streets in the dark on my own, but maybe that also was because of all the New Yorkers warning us for the neigbourhood :(
We had a great stay in this lovely apartment. The area is very nice, safe and quiet. The subway is very near and connection to all highlights of New York is easy. Thank you Coretta for the great service and if we will visit new york again, we will definetely stay in your apartment.
Nice place. Very easy to get into the city. We would stay there again any time.
Free Wifi, clean apartment, the host is friendly and no issues at all.
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Nice appartment in Brooklyn. Subway with direct line to Manhattan 2 blocs away, in 20minutes you're in the centre. Coretta is a nice lady and offers you a clean 2 bethroom appartment. Bathroom is a little bit outdated but clean.
Perfect stay for a busy day in downtown
I gladly recommend this apartment to anyone who wants to enjoy a stay in this genuine NY area. The apartment is spacious and comfortable and was properly cleaned up upon our arrival. The kitchen includes all the devices necessary for preparing simple dishes and there were also some basic food stuffs in the fridge and the pantry. The neighbourhood felt safe and everyone we met was very keen to help us since we often needed to ask for directions. Coretta and her husband are both very nice and they stayed up until 4 am to welcome us and hand over the keys when our flight was 8 hours delayed, which we are very grateful for. Much quality for such cheap price!!
Coretta responded very quickly to our e-mails and we were well received with both juice and water, tea and other necessities. The appartment is clean and spacious but a little worn down (maybe not for New York standards:)
The train is very close and it dosen't take long to get to Manhattan, but since Manhatten is so big, it takes a while to get to central or uptown. I thought it was a little too far from the city center, but you save a lot of money compared to staying in Manhattan and it's fun to experience a very local neighborhood plus the more central parts of Brooklyn are very cool and not to be missed.
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Every Tuesday in April
9 to 11 a.m.
"Little River Ramblers"
Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6301 Engle Road, Fort Wayne to hike and explore the preserve's interesting plants and wildlife.
Saturday, April 6
9 to 10:30 a.m.
"Marsh Babies"
Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6301 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Spring is the time when new babies arrive at LRWP preserves! Join retired biology professor Gary Tieban on a hike to look for and learn about the new life at our wetlands.
Thursday, April 11
8 a.m to 10 a.m.
"Gardening as if Nature Matters"
Light breakfast and nature presentation for nature lovers 50+ at Coventry Meadows Senior Community on W. Jefferson Blvd., Fort Wayne. Master Gardeners Judith Nastally and Laurie Proctor will offer ways to garden that improve the environment and give us the means to reconnect to the natural world around us.
Reserve a spot as space is limited.
Wednesday, April 17
9 to 10 a.m.
Short Hikes for Short Legs: Preschool Adventures with Birds
Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn. 6301 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Children ages 3 to 5 and their families will first enjoy a hands-on interactive activity to learn about how different birds have different ways of eating, and children will use their hands instead of their wings and feet to try nest-building. Then we'll go outside using special "binoculars" to look for our winged friends in the wetland.
Sunday, April 21
1 to 5 p.m.
"Earth Day Fort Wayne 2013"
Celebrate Earth Day Fort Wayne at Eagle Marsh nature preserve (6801 Engle Road) and learn about all the earth-friendly efforts taking place in our community. Included in the day's program are a 5K fundraising Walk on the Eagle Marsh trails (registration required) and numerous free family-friendly nature activities, including an opportunity to plant native plants at the preserve.
Saturday, April 27
8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
"Birding by Ear"
Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6301 Engle Road, Fort Wayne. Dave Reichlinger of the Stockbridge Audubon Society will lead a hike for those who want to learn more about how to recognize birds of the marsh by their songs, whistles, and other avian sounds.
Saturday, April 27
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"Family Fun Hike: Birds of Eagle Marsh"
Meet at the Eagle Marsh barn, 6301 Engle Road, Fort Wayne for this family learning adventure. We'll first find out how different birds of the marsh use their different attributes and skills for eating, building nests, and laying eggs. Then we'll go outside to search for the birds of Eagle Marsh and their homes. Bring binoculars if you have them.


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Multi-national energy conglomerate British Petroleum has joined forces with Electronic Arts to educate gamers about climate change in SimCity: Societies, set to come out for PCs on November 13th.
The corporate sponsorship of one of the biggest energy concerns on earth should solve a key problems of Sim City: Too much pollution. We have a feeling that BP-branded power plants in the the new game will actually lower your city's pollution, along with resurrecting extinct species of animals and spitting chocolate bars.
"BP was one of the first major energy companies to publicly acknowledge the need to reduce carbon emissions and begin taking precautionary measures. As such, they are the perfect partner to help educate people on this important social issue in SimCity Societies," said Steve Seabolt, Vice President of Global Brand Development for The Sims Label at EA.
Above is a BP branded solar power plant from the game. Man, BP are practically Greenpeace!


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TheStreet Ratings Top 10 Rating Changes
ArcelorMittal, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated steel and mining company worldwide. The company has a P/E ratio of 16.7, below the S&P 500 P/E ratio of 17.7. ArcelorMittal has a market cap of $23.33 billion and is part of the basic materials sector and metals & mining industry. Shares are down 17.3% year to date as of the close of trading on Tuesday.
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Calpine Corp (CPN) has been upgraded by TheStreet Ratings from sell to hold. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its compelling growth in net income, expanding profit margins and good cash flow from operations. However, as a counter to these strengths, we find that the company has favored debt over equity in the management of its balance sheet.
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- The net income growth from the same quarter one year ago has significantly exceeded that of the S&P 500 and the Independent Power Producers & Energy Traders industry. The net income increased by 130.0% when compared to the same quarter one year prior, rising from $190.00 million to $437.00 million.
- 44.90% is the gross profit margin for CALPINE CORP which we consider to be strong. It has increased significantly from the same period last year. Along with this, the net profit margin of 21.90% significantly outperformed against the industry average.
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This is the upper half where we are. Seeded #4 and lucky enough to get a Bye.
2v2 Tournament
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Suspect, Bane, and I will be representing one .xPro team in this upcoming 2v2 tournament. I would like to have 2-3 more if you guys are interested.
The info you need is below. At time of this publishing, there are 10 of 32 teams registered. Come on boys, find some players and join this stuff!
Recruiting and Scrims
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I've been picking up some new recruits and the ideas of getting better as players and a team have been increasing. So, we will be doing more Realism Versus and ProMod matches for anyone who would like to participate.
In addition, lately I've been defriended and blocked by people who added me to scrim and then got scared. Posts of these are in my Steam profile for your viewing pleasure. Glass Sammich, when you're done being a baby, bring me a beer and let's do that 4v4 you wanted.
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To everyone;
The clan has gone under a lot of changes recently. First, we have a mumble channel provided to us by Ninjaaa at - ninjaaa.murmur.nfoservers.com : 17100 . Feel free to come idle, say hi, or meet some new people. Ninjaaa has some talented players who frequent his server, so don't be a stranger. I expect everyone in the clan to have the mumble client downloaded and be using it when they play L4D2.
Second, a big thanks to Hexagon for providing us several servers. He has a plethora of them running and even installed some match configs for us, including: witch party, hunters, 1v1-4v4 promods, and possibly more in the future. He is working on adding some more maps for us to play on those servers (the list of maps you should have is found below). The admins are: Hexagon, Hurricane Ditka, Mike, Smiles, TruAmerican, Maynard, and myself. If anyone has any problems, feel free to let any of us know, but always try to get in touch with Hexagon first, as he can fix the problems as they occur.
Third, you guys should be adding everyone listed on the roster. I know some of the players are no longer active, but we want to try and add them just in case they come back and want a game. Also, make sure you go to L4DMaps and download the maps listed below so we can play some better stuff and not be limited to just what VALVe offers us.
See ya guys around and let's go kill some ZOMBIES!!!
New Recruits
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We're not dead and gone, which is a bit surprising. I've got 3 new members to our clan. Please welcome Maynard, Vince Lionheart, and Roamy.
Frag on guys and thank you for your continued and enduring support.


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Second Annual Wilson Family Reunion taken on Sept 15, 1923, at the home of E. L. Wilson in Hartstown, PA.
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|RIP Lori March (Valerie Hill Ames, The Secret Storm); Dead at 90
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|I'm sorry to hear this. She was lovely on The Secret Storm. Another bit of trivia, a very young Denise Alexander played her daughter in The Twilight Zone episode that was mentioned.
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With the 2012 MLB All-Star Game just under a month away, it's time to start analyzing who'll be making their way to Kansas City for the Midsummer Classic and who'll end up staying home and getting an extra few days of rest.
Since 2003, when Major League Baseball decided to award the All-Star Game winner home-field advantage in the World Series, the showcase of the best players in the game has sparked plenty of debate. Whether it should count or not is a debate for a later day, though.
Today, I ask which players deserve to play in the 2012 MLB All-Star Game. Major League Baseball tries to settle this question by asking fans to vote for their favorite players. Through a few weeks of fan voting, here are the leaders for the American League and the National League.
I've decided to take a different approach to determine who represents their team and league. I polled Bleacher Report's MLB featured columnist community, asking them who they think should go to the All-Star Game. The ballot that they filled out was identical to the one that everyone can fill out on MLB.com.
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|Morgan Ashley Angelette named Miss Millbrook 2014
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|Saturday, 15 March 2014 10:49
Morgan Ashley Angelette is crowned Miss Millbrook 2014 by Millbrook Mayor Al Kelley and Jane Burgett of the Millbrook Civic Club.
Photo: Brian Hodge
By BRIAN HODGE
All five contestants were beaming with enthusiasm at the inaugural Miss Millbrook Pageant hosted by the Millbrook Civic Club. But only one Miss Millbrook could be crowned and that title was awarded to Morgan Ashley Angelette. She is a junior at Edgewood Academy High School. She is a member of the student government, drama and art club. She is a member of the Alabama Independent School Association All State Drama cast. Morgan is captain of the Edgewood Academy cheer squad and a Universal Cheerleading Association All American Cheerleader.
Rounding out the contestants onstage were: Lori Lee Carnes, Natalie Jane Garner, Bobbi Breanne Arnold and Elizabeth Dayle Martin. Each girl was asked an interview question, chosen randomly from a set.
Bobbi Breanne Arnold was awarded the titles of First Runner Up and the People's Choice Award - an award given as a result of an audience participation. She is a senior at Chapman Academy.
A tie between Angelette and Arnold resulted after the first tabulation of the judges, an occurence Emcee Bill Roberts said no one was expecting.
Natalie Jane Garner was awarded the title of Miss Photogenic. She is a senior at Edgewood Academy.
Photo: L-R Bobbi Breanne Arnold - Miss Millbrook First Runner Up/People's Choice Award winner, Morgan Ashley Angelette - Miss Millbrook 2014, and Natalie Jane Garner - Miss Photogenic.
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The Miss Millbrook Pageant was open to local 10-12 grade girls who either lived in Millbrook or attend a school in Millbrook. Club member Gwen Story admits that the club wishes that more than five girls had participated this year, but said she and the other club members were pleased.
"We learned some lessons on what to do and what not to do in the future. So this has been a positive learning experience if nothing else," Story said.
Story added that the group is considering moving the event to the Millbrook Theatre (former Robinson Springs Elementary auditorium) for next year to take advantage of more 'backstage' area.
The Millbrook Civic Club typically holds a major fundraiser around early March each year. The funds raised help to support local school libraries, the Millbrook W.E.L.C.O.M.E. center and many other programs and activites supported by the club.
"We want to thank our contestants and their family and friends and our sponsors for participating in the Miss Millbrook pageant. This month the Millbrook Civic Club was able to donate $1,400 to our four local public schools, fire department and library because of our community's support," said Jane Burgett of the Millbrook Civic Club.
Gwen Story added, "The club also gives to W.E.L.C.O.M.E., Inc., and a $1,000 textbook scholarship to a graduating high school senior. Gwen invites you to join Millbrook Civic Club and participate in their fun community endeavors. If you want to join, contact Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
The Millbrook Civic Club would like to thank Bill Roberts - Emcee, David and Stephen Obenoff - lights/sound and their Judges and tabulators:
Lauren McMahan is a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga with a masters in industrial and organizational psychology. She has judged many pageants in southeast Alabama and Georgia.
Anita Ford is a graduate of Troy University where she earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology and master of science in counseling and psychology. Anita is currently a counselor and also serves as children's ministry director at her church. Anita has seventeen years' experience as a pageant contestant. She has participated in pageants on local, state and regional levels.
Melinda Griffith is originally from Dothan. Melinda has participated in several pageants and supported her daughter who was a title holder in the Miss Georgia organization. A licensed cosmetologist for 28 years, specializing in skin care and makeup artistry, Melinda has had the opportunity to travel around the United States and has extended her talents in Europe.
Charles Griffith - Tabulator. He is a husband and father of three, a retired twenty year veteran of the US Air Force. Charles has a bachelor of science degree in computer and information science from Troy University. Charles is currently employed as IT QA analyst.
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A few weeks ago Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jim Main (pictured right) spoke to students at the Jones School of Law at Faulkner University. In addition to reviewing the diversity of the Alabama Supreme Court, Main stressed the importance of civics education in our schools and the importance of promoting civics by the soon to be lawyers.
The Millbrook Independent was purchased last week. Chris Thompson (pictured), owner of Brookside Funeral Home in Millbrook, is the new owner of The Indy. The purchase included the newspaper and its website, www.millbrookindependent.com.
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