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Lakewood Wal-Mart Employee Allegedly Steals $56,000 From Store
LAKEWOOD – An employee at the Lakewood Wal-Mart was charged Tuesday after reportedly cashing bad checks into the store's bank deposit and walking away with more than $50,000 cash.
According to the Lakewood-Busti Police Department, Cheryl D. Vaninetti, 57, of Randolph, worked at the Wal-Mart, located at 350 E. Fairmount Ave., from 2010-11.
During this time, she allegedly wrote numerous checks from two different bank accounts, placed them into the store's bank deposit and removed cash for the check value.
Once the checks were deposited, they were returned for insufficient funds. Wal-Mart was then billed for the cost of the checks and surcharges.
A warrant was filed for Vaninetti after Wal-Mart conducted an internal audit and discovered the loss of funds.
She was charged with second-degree felony grand larceny and will appear in Busti Court at a later date.
Jarrett Reed, Lakewood-Busti Police investigator, said Vaninetti is one of three Lakewood Wal-Mart employees who were charged with robbing money from the store by depositing bad checks.
"They were all high-ranking employees that must have known that they could get away with it because (their method) bypasses all of Wal-Mart's electronic (financial) security system," Reed said. "The total sum was close to $100,000 among the three of them."
Vaninetti reportedly stole the most of the three, totaling $56,060.

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Sidebar: Akinradewo, Glass Earn FIVB World Grand Prix Honors.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 29, 2010) – Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.) scored a team-high 15 points to lead the U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team to a 26-24, 25-20, 25-23 victory over Japan Sunday afternoon to secure the gold medal at the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round being played at Ningbo, China. The FIVB World Grand Prix is the premier annual international women's volleyball event.
The U.S. finished the six-team, five-day round-robin Final Round with a 5-0 record and 13 points to capture its third FIVB World Grand Prix title. The Americans, who have won 11 matches in a row, also won the event in 1995 and 2001. In addition, Team USA had not reached the tournament's medal podium since back-to-back bronze finishes in 2003 and 2004. Further, the U.S. has now medaled in all three of its 2010 tournaments including a silver at the 26th Montreux Volley Masters and bronze at the Pan American Cup both played in June.
During the Final Round, the U.S. rallied from a two-set deficit to defeat Poland in five sets in the opener on Aug. 25. The Americans followed with a convincing three-set victory over Italy on Aug. 26, then a thrilling five-set victory over two-time World Grand Prix defending champion Brazil on Aug. 27. Team USA topped host China in three sets on Aug. 28. The U.S. reached the Final Round by finishing second in the nine-match preliminary round with a 7-2 record, including the final six matches that had wins over Italy and China among the Final Round participants.
Entering its final match of the tournament, the U.S. needed a win over Japan or at least reach the fifth set to guarantee the gold medal despite having a two-match advantage over Brazil. An American loss in three or four sets could have allowed Brazil (2-2, 8 points), who plays host China (2-2, 6 points) at 7 p.m. (4 a.m. Pacific Time) later today, to back-door into the title through the complicated point system being utilized for the tournament. Teams earn three points for a three- or four-set victory, two points for a five-set victory and one point for a five-set loss. In addition to the Brazil-China match, Italy (1-3, 4 points) faces Poland (1-3, 4 points) at 3:30 p.m. (1:30 a.m. Pacific Time).
The U.S. recovered from an early 12-7 deficit to Japan in the opening set with an 8-1 scoring run to take a 15-13 lead, but needed to overcome a late 23-21 deficit and a set point to win 26-24. Team USA overcame a 4-1 deficit in the second set to tie the score at 6-all, then used an 8-2 scoring spurt to take a 16-11 advantage en route to a 25-20 victory. The U.S. overcame a 16-14 deficit in the third set with a 10-3 scoring run to reach match point at 24-19, then weathered Japan saving four match points before winning 25-23.
"I'm really proud of my team, not only for winning this tournament, but also for the way they were playing," U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) said. "It's a tough match against Japan. We were happy we won. I'm very happy with our performance at the tournament. This is a great start for us, but we clearly know we need to make improvement."
The U.S. featured a balanced offense on the final day of the tournament as all five starting hitters reached double-digit scoring. Larson was credited with 11 kills on 34 attacks and four blocks for 15 points. Destinee Hooker (San Antonio, Texas) notched 10 kills on 32 swings and two blocks for 12 points to conclude her first international volleyball tournament with the U.S. Women's National Team. Logan Tom (Salt Lake City, Utah) hammered nine kills on a team-high 35 attacks to go with an ace for 10 points, Foluke Akinradewo (Plantation, Fla.) chipped in five kills on 11 attacks, four blocks and an ace for 10 points. Heather Bown (Yorba Linda, Calif.) pocketed six kills on 12 swings, three blocks and an ace for 10 points. Alisha Glass (Leland, Mich.) rounded out the scoring with two kills and two blocks for four points.
Glass was credited with 40 running sets on 98 total set attempts for a 13.33 average. Larson had a team-high 15 excellent service receptions on 50 errorless attempts. Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas) claimed a team-high 13 digs to go with three excellent service receptions on five attempts.
"It's so tough to play against Japan," U.S. captain Jennifer Tamas (Milpitas, Calif.) said. "They played so good in defense. I think tonight we can find a place to celebrate. When we go back home, we will work harder and become even better for the next tournament."
McCutcheon started Tom and Larson at outside hitter, Akinradewo and Bown at middle blocker, Hooker at opposite and Glass at setter. Sykora was the designated libero for the match. Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.) served once in the first set set.
As with the entire tournament, the U.S. net defense was dominant as it produced a 15-3 block advantage over Japan. Team USA added a 3-0 margin in aces and 43-40 edge in kills. The Americans converted 33.9 percent of their attacks into kills as part of a .252 hitting efficiency. Japan converted 29.4 percent of its attacks for a .228 hitting efficiency. However, Japan stayed close as it benefited from 24 American errors to only 15 of its own.
"USA had a clear advantage in height, so they took control over the net," Japan Head Coach Masayoshi Manabe said. "The Americans are really strong in spiking and blocking."
Saori Kimura scored 15 points for Japan to match Larson's match-high honors. Kaori Inoue added eight points in the loss.
Team USA's next event will be a friendly four-match exhibition tour of Brazil between Sept. 20 and Sept. 30. Both teams are using the tour as final preparations for the FIVB World Championship that starts Oct. 29 in Japan.
Team USA has racked up some impressive victories in 2010. During the Final Round, the U.S. garnered wins over some of the top teams in the world, including No. 1 Brazil, No. 2 China, No. 5 Japan and No. 7 Italy. The Americans have also defeated No. 6 Cuba in two tournaments.
Just two weeks ago, Team USA's chances of reaching the World Grand Prix Final Round seemed remote based on its 1-2 record and eighth place in the standings following the first weekend in Poland. However, the Americans caught fire in Thailand starting with a four-set victory over Italy followed by wins over Thailand and Puerto Rico. Last weekend the U.S. carried the momentum into Hong Kong, beginning with a three-set win over Germany to avenge a four-set loss in the opening weekend. Team USA allowed Thailand to score just 48 points in a three-set win on Aug. 21. In front of over 10,000 fans on Aug. 22, the Americans won their sixth straight match over the host Chinese in four sets to complete a run from eighth place to second place.
For the latest news on the FIVB World Grand Prix, visit the U.S. Women's National Team FIVB World Grand Prix event web site at usavolleyball.org/events/3056. The page includes archived press releases, schedule and results involving all 12 World Grand Prix teams, photos, statistics and match videos by Universal Sports.
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Japan scored four unanswered points to take a 4-1 lead early in the opening set. The U.S. answered with a Hooker kill and Larson block to close to 4-3. Japan went into the first technical timeout on a 3-0 scoring run yielding an 8-4 advantage. Japan stretched its advantage to five points at 11-6. Team USA sliced the deficit to 12-10 with a Hooker kill, Akinradewo block and Japan attack that sailed wide leading into a Japan timeout. Out of the break, Tom served an ace and hit a back-row kill to tie the set at 12-all. The Americans went into the lead at 14-13 with a Tom free-ball kill and Akinradewo ace. Larson added to the lead with a kill at 15-13. Out of the second technical timeout, Japan scored consecutive points to tie the set at 16-all, then went into front at 18-17. USA took a timeout after Japan scored back-to-back points to go up 20-18. Team USA squared the set at 23-all after a block and kill by Larson leading to a Japan timeout. The U.S. saved a set point with a Bown kill, then went ahead 25-24 on a Japan error. Bown ended the set with a block at 26-24. Larson led the U.S. with six points in the opening set. All six USA starters scored at least two points in the first set. The Americans held a 6-2 margin in blocks and 2-0 edge in aces. Japan benefited from eight U.S. errors in the period.
Japan picked up an early 4-1 lead in the second set. Team USA cut the deficit to 4-3 with a Hooker kill and Larson block. Tom pocketed consecutive kills to level the set at 5-all. The Americans gained the lead at 7-6 with a Glass kill and Japan error. However, Japan scored the next two points to take an 8-7 lead into the first technical timeout. Akinradewo collected back-to-back kills to yield a 10-9 American advantage, then she added another block to extend the lead to 11-9. Team USA increased its lead to 13-10 with a Hooker kill and Japan attack outside the antenna. The U.S. jumped the margin to four points at 15-11 as Larson put up a block after a Japan error. Out of a Japan timeout, Larson hit the line on a kill to put the U.S. up 16-11 at the second technical timeout. Japan narrowed the gap to three points at 18-15 leading into a USA timeout. Tom and Larson slammed consecutive kills to extend the USA cushion back to five points at 21-16, prompting a Japan timeout. The U.S. increased its lead to 23-17 with a Japan error and Hooker kill. Japan answered with back-to-back points to inch to within 23-19. Larson ended the set at 25-20 with a kill after Japan saved one set point. Akinradewo and Larson each collected five points in the second set to pace the Americans, who had five blocks as a team.
Japan started third set with a 3-1 edge, but Larson slammed a kill after a Japan error to tie the set at 3-all. Team USA went in front with a Bown kill, and followed with a fourth straight point at 5-3 with a Hooker kill. Japan quickly tied the set at 5-all. Team USA went into the first technical timeout on consecutive blocks by Glass and Bown for an 8-6 margin. Japan knotted the score at 8-all with the first two points out of the break. After trading several side outs, Japan went ahead on consecutive points at 12-11. Japan reached the second technical timeout with consecutive points to increase the advantage to 16-14. The U.S. answered with kills from Bown and Hooker to level the score at 16-all. Bown added an ace to produce a 17-16 advantage and Japan timeout. Out of the break, Japan hit long for a fourth straight USA point and 18-16 advantage. Japan took another timeout after consecutive errors increased the U.S. margin to 20-17. Team USA reached match point 24-19 on a 3-0 run with a kill and block from Hooker and a kill from Larson. Japan saved four match points to close to a single point at 24-23 before Larson tip a kill over the block for the 25-23 victory. Hooker tallied six points in the third set and Bown added five points.
U.S. Women's National Team Roster for FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round
# - Name (Pos, Ht, Hometown, College)
1 - Ogonna Nnamani (OPP, 6-1, Bloomington, Ill., Stanford)
2 - Alisha Glass (S, 6-0, Leland, Mich., Penn State)
5 - Stacy Sykora (L, 5-10, Burleson, Texas, Texas A&M)
6 - Nicole Davis (L, 5-4, Stockton, Calif., Southern California)
7 - Heather Bown (MB, 6-3, Yorba Linda, Calif., Hawaii)
8 - Cynthia Barboza (OH, 6-0, Long Beach, Calif., Stanford)
9 - Jennifer Tamas (MB, 6-4, Milpitas, Calif., Pacific)
11 - Jordan Larson (OH, 6-2, Hooper, Neb., Nebraska)
14 - Nicole Fawcett (OPP, 6-4, Zanesfield, Ohio, Penn State)
15 - Logan Tom (OH, 6-1, Salt Lake City, Utah, Stanford)
16 - Foluke Akinradewo (MB, 6-3, Plantation, Fla., Stanford)
17 - Nellie Spicer (S, 5-9, Barrington, Ill., UCLA)
18 - Megan Hodge (OH, 6-3, Durham, N.C., Penn State)
19 - Destinee Hooker (OPP, 6-4, San Antonio, Texas, Texas)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Assistant Coach: Karch Kiraly (San Clemente, Calif.)
Assistant Coach: Jim Stone (Columbus, Ohio)
Technical Coordinator: Jamie Morrison (Dana Point, Calif.)
Athletic Trainer/Medical Support: Jill Wosmek (Silver Lake, Minn.)
Team Leader for Poland/Thailand: Reed Sunahara (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Team Leader for Hong Kong/Ningbo: Laurel Iversen (Kalaheo, Hawaii)
FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round Standings
USA 5-0 (13 points)
Brazil 2-2 (8 points)
China 2-2 (6 points)
Japan 2-3 (4 points)
Poland 1-3 (4 points)
Italy 1-3 (4 points)
Final Round (Ningbo, China * Ningbo Beilun Gymnasium)
Aug. 25: USA def. Poland 13-25, 18-25, 28-26, 25-19, 15-12
Aug. 25: Japan def. Brazil 13-25, 25-23, 18-25, 25-22, 15-13
Aug. 25: Italy def. China 25-20, 25-16, 25-21
Aug. 26: USA def. Italy 25-23, 25-20, 25-14
Aug. 26: Brazil def. Poland 25-21, 23-25, 25-20, 25-17
Aug. 26: China def. Japan 29-27, 23-25, 25-20, 25-19
Aug. 27: Japan def. Italy 23-25, 25-14, 26-28, 25-20, 17-15
Aug. 27: USA def. Brazil 22-25, 25-19, 30-28, 17-25, 15-13
Aug. 27: China def. Poland 25-19, 25-19, 25-17
Aug. 28: Poland def. Japan 25-15, 21-25, 25-23, 25-22
Aug. 28: Brazil def. Italy 25-18, 25-13, 25-16
Aug. 28: USA def. China 25-21, 27-25, 25-22
Aug. 29: USA def. Japan 26-24, 25-20, 25-23
Aug. 29: Italy vs. Poland, 3:30 p.m. (12:30 a.m. Pacific Time)
Aug. 29: China vs. Brazil, 7 p.m. (4 a.m. Pacific Time)
FIVB World Grand Prix Final Preliminary Standings (Aug. 6-22)
Brazil (24 Points) 8-1
USA (21 Points) 7-2
Poland (21 Points) 7-2
Japan (19 Points) 6-3
Italy (19 Points) 6-3
China (19 Points) 6-3
Netherlands (13 Points) 5-4
Dominican Republic (7 Points) 3-6
Germany (7 Points) 2-7
Thailand (6 Points) 2-7
Puerto Rico (4 Points) 1-8
Chinese Taipei (0 Points) 1-8
NOTE: Matches won 3-0 or 3-1 earn the winners 3 points; Matches won 3-2 earn the winner 2 points and the loser 1 point
2010 FIVB World Grand Prix Schedule
Pool A (Sao Carlos, Brazil * Ginasio Nilton Olaio Filho)
Aug. 6: Brazil def. Chinese Taipei 25-15, 25-19, 25-12
Aug. 6: Japan def. Italy 30-28, 27-29, 25-20, 25-13
Aug. 7: Brazil def. Japan 25-20, 25-19, 25-20
Aug. 7: Italy def. Chinese Taipei 25-15, 25-20, 25-19
Aug. 8: Italy def. Brazil 25-22, 25-21, 18-25, 25-19
Aug. 8: Japan def. Chinese Taipei 25-16, 25-16, 25-16
Pool B (Gdynia, Poland * Gdynia Competition Hall)
Aug. 6: USA def. Dominican Republic 26-24, 22-25, 25-14, 25-19
Aug. 6: Poland def. Germany 25-18, 16-25, 25-22, 26-24
Aug. 7: Poland def. Dominican Republic 25-23, 25-16, 25-14
Aug. 7: Germany def. USA 25-23, 25-22, 16-25, 25-23
Aug. 8: Poland def. USA 16-25, 26-24, 25-19, 25-23
Aug. 8: Dominican Republic def. Germany 25-19, 22-25, 31-29, 16-15, 19-17
Pool C (Chengdu, China * Sichuan Provincial Sports Bureau)
Aug. 6: Netherlands def. Thailand 25-22, 25-22, 25-23
Aug. 6: China def. Puerto Rico 25-20, 25-18, 25-22
Aug. 7: Netherlands def. Puerto Rico 25-9, 25-12, 25-21
Aug. 7: China def. Thailand 25-16, 25-16, 25-22
Aug. 8: China def. Netherlands 19-25, 25-20, 25-15, 25-21
Aug. 8: Puerto Rico def. Thailand 25-22, 25-23, 25-21
Pool D (Bangkok, Thailand * Keelawes 2)
Aug. 13: USA def. Italy 26-28, 26-24, 25-23, 25-15
Aug. 13: Thailand def. Puerto Rico 25-16, 25-19, 25-16
Aug. 14: Italy def. Puerto Rico 25-12, 25-17, 25-18
Aug. 14: USA def. Thailand 25-18, 25-21, 25-13
Aug. 15: USA def. Puerto Rico 21-25, 25-22, 25-12, 25-15
Aug. 15: Italy def. Thailand 21-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-20
Pool E (Macau, China * Forum de Macau)
Aug. 13: Brazil def. Dominican Republic 25-14, 25-18, 25-14
Aug. 13: China def. Netherlands 25-16, 25-19, 25-16
Aug. 14: Brazil def. Netherlands 25-21, 21-25, 25-15, 26-24
Aug. 14: Dominican Republic def. China 25-20, 20-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-9
Aug. 16: Netherlands def. Dominican Republic 25-23, 25-20, 17-25, 23-25, 15-7
Aug. 16: Brazil def. China 25-12, 25-19, 25-19
Pool F (Okayama, Japan * Okayama Momotaro Arena)
Aug. 13: Poland def. Chinese Taipei 25-16, 25-19, 25-15
Aug. 13: Japan def. Germany 26-28, 25-17, 25-20, 25-11
Aug. 14: Germany def. Chinese Taipei 25-19, 25-14, 25-19
Aug. 14: Japan def. Poland 25-19, 25-21, 19-25, 25-16
Aug. 15: Poland def. Germany 25-23, 25-23, 29-31, 25-20
Aug. 15: Japan def. Chinese Taipei 28-26, 25-15, 25-11
Pool G (Hong Kong, China * Hong Kong Coliseum)
Aug. 20: USA def. Germany 25-15, 25-18, 25-13
Aug. 20: China def. Thailand 16-25, 27-25, 25-23, 25-15
Aug. 21: USA def. Thailand 25-16, 25-16, 25-16
Aug. 21: China def. Germany 25-14, 25-19, 28-26
Aug. 22: Thailand def. Germany 20-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-22
Aug. 22: USA def. China 25-20, 25-10, 22-25, 25-22
Pool H (Taipei, Chinese Taipei * Taiwan University Gym)
Aug. 20: Brazil def. Puerto Rico 25-18, 25-13, 25-20
Aug. 20: Poland def. Chinese Taipei 25-19, 25-18, 25-9
Aug. 21: Poland def. Puerto Rico 25-20, 25-20, 25-14
Aug. 21: Brazil def. Chinese Taipei 25-15, 25-17, 25-16
Aug. 22: Brazil def. Poland 25-16, 27-25, 25-16
Aug. 22: Chinese Taipei def. Puerto Rico 27-29, 25-21, 18-25, 25-23, 17-15
Pool I (Tokyo, Japan * Yoyogi National Stadium)
Aug. 20: Italy def. Netherlands 29-27, 25-16, 25-15
Aug. 20: Japan def. Dominican Republic 25-15, 23-25, 31-29, 25-20
Aug. 21: Netherlands def. Dominican Republic 25-19, 25-22, 25-20
Aug. 21: Italy def. Japan 25-23, 27-25, 21-25, 25-23
Aug. 22: Dominican Republic def. Italy 23-25, 32-30, 25-22, 22-25, 15-13
Aug. 22: Netherlands def. Japan 25-19, 22-25, 38-36, 16-25, 15-11


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Missouri's Alexander Yao Falls Short in Qualifying for 2010 Youth Olympic Games
Yao, 14, started with a 3-1 advantage in the first match against Thailand's Tanapol Santiwattanatam, but fell short in giving up the last three matches for a 4-3 loss. In the next round, Yao took down Chris Guttersberger of Fiji in straight games, 4-0. Yao lost a heartbreak set to Australia's Heming Hu, 4-3, where Yao was up 3-2.
Prior to the Youth Olympic Games qualifying event, Yao also participated in the KVB Kunlun 2010 New Zealand Junior and Cadet Open. In the Cadet boy's singles division, Yao advanced to the quarterfinals after advancing from his group. During the elimination round, Yao dropped Australia's Mitchell Ong-Thomson, 3-0. In the quarterfinals, he fell to Hong Kong's Siu Hang Lam, 3-1.
He also tried his skill and attacks in the Junior boy's singles, where he again advanced to the quarterfinal round. He opened it up with a 4-0 victory over New Zealand's Oliver Scarlett, and then dropped a 4-1 decision to Kevin Wu of New Zealand.
Yao, who paired up with Filip Ilijevski of Canada for the Cadet boy's team event, went with a 1-1 record where they defeated New Zealand, 3-0, and lost to Hong Kong, 3-1.
The United States boy's table tennis team has one more chance of qualifying for the 2010 Youth Olympic Games at the April 24-25 event in Valencia, Venezuela, where Michael Landers (Old Westbury, N.Y.) will represent Team USA. Ariel Hsing (San Jose, Calif.), currently the No. 3 ranked player in the World for under-15 girls, will represent the United States at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games.
The United States can qualify one boy and one girl to compete at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, Aug. 14-26. Table tennis will be one of 26 events contested at the inaugural multi-sport youth event. The international event will attract at least 5,000 athletes and officials from the 205 National Olympic Committees. The table tennis athletes will be between the ages of 15 and 16. The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games aims to inspire youth around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect.
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The filing of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The filing is required for consumer protection in order to enable consumers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.
1. List the exact name under which the business is or will be conducted: Sanford Tracy
2. Principal Place of Business: (Required) 249 5th Street E. Tracy MN 56175
3. List the names and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: (Required). Attach additional sheets(s) if necessary. Sanford Health Network 1305 W 18th St; PO Box 5039 Sioux Falls, SD 57117
4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/ her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.
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Officials: Tahoe City Winter Sports Park successful in pilot year
April 25, 2013
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — The Tahoe City Winter Sports Park will likely return next winter, with hopes of enhancing the new recreational amenity for users, officials said.
The park, a pilot program that ran Dec. 22 to March 10, offered cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, walking and sledding on a dog-friendly area at the Tahoe City Golf Course to both locals and visitors.
"When we were in the process of buying the golf course … one consistent theme that we heard from the public was that they wanted year-round recreation and wanted more winter recreation, specifically," said Kelli Twomey, director of resource development and community relations for the Tahoe City Public Utility District.
Adding an ice rink to the winter sports park next winter is under serious consideration, said Bob Bolton, TCPUD director of parks and recreation, last Friday. In order for it to happen, however, the project needs approval from the golf course oversight committee, funding needs to be secured and permits may need to be issued, he said.
"We're going to be aggressive to try and get that done, but we're not the total deciding party on whether or not there's an ice rink," Bolton said.
The oversight committee is composed of four funding partners — TCPUD, Placer County, North Lake Tahoe Resort Association and the airport district — which combined forces to buy the course in 2012 for $4.7 million, with the objective to enhance opportunities for open space, economic vitality, community character, recreation, conservation and safety.
Adding another trail to the winter sports park was a suggestion made by one of eight people who took a survey earlier this year about the service. That survey taker and others also praised the service and staff of the pilot program.
"There are not any more suggestions I can make to improve the service you are providing to the visitors that come to this place," wrote one survey taker.
Over its 76-day season — 52 days of full operation, with rental equipment provided by Tahoe Cross Country, food and beverages provided by Duncan Golf Management, and the sled hill open — the winter sports park saw 562 trail users.
"It's not a full count, so it's actually more than that number," Bolton said.
Not counted were about 40 Tahoe XC passholders and their reciprocal privileges at the winter sports park; Tahoe Lake School students who used the trails regularly for their physical education programs; those who attended certain special events at the course; and those who used the facility during its 24 days of non-operation, with groomed trails still available those days.
"I think we went in it with the idea that it was going to be successful, so I think it met expectations," Bolton said. "… We were really satisfied with the turnout, the response, the number of people that came."
The service also came in under budget. At the Nov. 16 TCPUD board meeting, the board of directors unanimously approved for the winter sports park season not to exceed a budget of $40,000, not including district labor costs for the service. The final TCPUD cost for the season, minus revenue, was $30,626, with an additional $10,211 for labor, supplied by existing and previously budgeted district staff.
"We hope it goes on as long as it possibly can," Bolton said. "If we're going to make some investments like an ice rink, then our intent is it will continue for a good period of time … and actually make money."
Audit results
The TCPUD received a clean audit for the 2012 fiscal year, which ended Dec. 31. The audit, preformed by Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates, found there to be no material weakness, no compliance exceptions and no significant deficiencies, but made four recommendations on how to improve internal controls.
Those recommendations revolved around bank reconciliations, journal entry review, cash disbursements process and inventory.
"I am proud of the district's consistent diligence in being fiscally responsible and receiving another clean audit report," said Dan Wilkins, vice president of the TCPUD board of directors, who also sits on the Finance Committee, in a statement.
This was the first year that Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPA's & Associates audited TCPUD.
"New auditors always bring a fresh set of eyes, and the team at Mann, Urrutia, Nelson CPA's & Associates were able to make some great recommendations, which TCPUD staff have already implemented," Wilkins said.
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Skip to comments.America The Right Way - Staying Vigilant
Posted on 05/02/2011 4:52:21 AM PDT by Jemian
"We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail!" President Bush
The big news of the day is the death and burial at sea of Osama bin Laden. Thank you, President Bush and the US military (including my son and future son-in-law) who made this day happen. Other news is the nuptials of William and Catherine in Great Britain. May God bless their union and draw them close to Him in Jesus Christ. Alabama (my state) and other southeast states continue the task of digging out and rebuilding. A massive effort is underway with able bodies and supplies needed.
Sorry to hear of the surgery. Prayers for a quick recovery.
Toby, Toby, Toby! How many eggs have you gathered today?
Remember Johnny Carson?
How low are they ???
They are so low that Kenyans ...
I miss Johnny.
Good evening everybody. Jem, how is your back feeling?
BTW, I'm planning to come to the launch of JUNO on August 5.
Good evening! My back is feeling slightly better, but then again, I'm on pain killers around the clock. I've been only puttering around the house and not carrying anything more than a few ounces.
On a brighter note, the silk fabric I ordered to make my dress came today. That means I can block out the jacket and get started on the accompanying embroidery and lace. Good thing I have a year!
And rightly so, too!
The thing that bothers me is the fact that when Osama first came on the scene, after 9/11, it was reported that he had a kidney disease and was on dialysis.
If he was on dialysis, where did they get the meds, equipment and nurse/doctor who adminstered the dialysis? Was electricity available in his "mansion", was the water pressure needed for dialysis available, etc.
Did he suddenly get well and not need dialysis. I'd really like to hear the explanation because I'm not exactly sure that it was Osama that they took out and very quickly disposed of. From the "mansion" to the sea with no time for anything but a few pics (which maybe don't even exist as they won't show them to us), really makes me wonder.
I'm wondering if, over time, the famous photo will be leaked?
Also, I think the dithering was only that he was afraid that something might go wrong and it end his political career. I think over the 16 hours, he was convinced by others that the risk of something going terribly wrong was low enough to take the chance. If some of our brave people were killed, overall, he couldn't care less about them; he would still come out ahead (politically) as long as they got Osama, and that was apparently a very high probability. Again and again and again I repeat: It's not about America; it's not about the military; it's not about anybody or anything but him. His obscene and unbridled arrogance demands it.
Ping to the list!
You know, ever since childhood, the only thing I remember about the Dems is that they raise taxes and give away our money.
Now they are giving away the country and they need to be stopped.
Hey, Toby!
Tax and spend
A beautiful day setting up here. Unfortunately the weather pattern has been sunny, rain, sunny, rain... Tomorrow more rain forecasted. We still haven't hit 70 this spring. Very cool spring.
You ask some very pertinent questions. Apparently we've been lied to by an "ally", i.e. Pakistan, for many years. I'm remembering Bush saying something about hunting down terrorists wherever they are and that if any country is giving them refuge, all bets are off. There is no safe place for a terrorist and we'll get you where you hide. Pakistan, obviously, didn't believe us. There needs to be serious repercussions against Pakistan. Period. Nuke their nukes.
I really, really want that photo, and others, to be released. The excuses this admin is giving is silly. The moslem world is already inflamed and angry. Releasing the photo won't make a bit of difference.
Glad you could enjoy sometime away before heading to Orlando.
Daughter Carolyn is back in the DR. She will return home for good at the end of June.
Youngest daughter, Kathryn, is getting ready to graduate from high school during Memorial Day weekend. Her eye is better, but still healing. We meet with the retina specialist again in July. Saw him last week and he said that it continues to heal slowly.
Son Steven is working at UPS during the night, and going to school throughout the day.
I was able to buy my wife a dozen chocolate dipped strawberries from Shari's Berries! They came in yesterday and are extraordinary.
Happy Mother's Day to you!
Congratulations to Kathryn! She is accomplishing quite a bit, recovering from that horrific accident AND being able to graduate, too. Not having to see the doc again until July is a good sign that things are progressing on schedule. If things weren't going well, they'd want to see her sooner.
Chocolate covered strawberries, yum!
I know Carolyn has enjoyed her time in DR. Winters will never be quite the same for her again.
Your son sounds very diligent. It is hard to maintain a work schedule and studies at the same time.
It is obvious that you and your wife did well for your children. To see the successes in their life speaks highly of you both.
Thank you for your prayers for my back. As I was drifting off to sleep last night, I was discussing with God what His will for me in all this is. I used to be very active outdoors and hike and garden and volunteer to do things like clean up after disasters. But now I must hold back or I'll be an additional part of the problem. It is very frustrating for me. It is the frustration and the lack of direction that I've been discussing with Our Father.
We took what she said very seriously. This was a woman who lost 3 children shortly after child birth, and two other children who died at the age of 15. She always told us if she can overcome losing a child, she can overcome anything. She continued on with a devout faith that spoke volumes as to who she was. She lived her faith day in and day out.
Jemian... you strike me as someone who is in the same mold of my mother. You live devoutly and truly on a regular basis. You are an inspiration to all of us here. (I think I can speak for everyone...)
In our Christian faith we are often told to give the pain to the glory of God. I often think of the painting, Ecce Homo, when I am struggling. (the painting of Jesus before Pilate.) It reminds me of what our dear Lord went through for us. It keeps me going.
You are a remarkable and faithful woman. God is pleased!
Have a blessed day, and enjoy some of that warmth for me.
I really need to be over this. I have things to do.
I understand completely. When my back spasms today, and it will because it has already, I'll pray for you.
Good Morning. The sun is shining in Iowa, after a gloomy, rainy day yesterday. I have a 'few' details to attend to inside this morning, and then I'll be outside this afternoon,, attempting to finish up the garden clean up.
Jem, I really appreciate the ping, as you guys can get lost so easily amongst everything else here at FR.
Hi could you add me to the ping list also. I really do enjoy this thread. Thank you Denco Have to run, we are having to haul water to one set of cows today. The dirt tank (big One) went dry yesterday so down to one windmill for 80 cows and no way can it keep up. Pray for rain
You are added, Denco.
I'll try to remember to ping the list every day, but I make no promises of consistency. Yesterday I was asleep due to the pain pills. IG, do I recall that you deal with lots of pain daily? I honestly don't see how you manage. My back hurts to the point of not being able to walk or bend or stand or sit.
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Prayers for your pain and condition.
Medical experts say what?
When I had a hairline fracture of the L5 vertebrae last year, they said that it will heal itself and I'll be fine. Last Saturday something happened and it started hurting again. On Wednesday at about 1100, something "popped" and it is as if I was in the second and third week of last year's recovery. Previous to this I had a ruptured disk (1990) with successful back surgery in 1997.
All that is to say, I haven't been back to a doc. Last summer, the back doctors all said, "old injury, we're not dealing with it." I have found doctors who will now look at it but we're just barely hanging on financially and I don't want to slide into that hole again.
I'll follow-up on your research.
Good afternoon from over-cast Hoosier land. More rain on the way, I think
Jemian, prayers for your back pain to go away. Back pain is so hard to handle and cure, I think. My sister in Florida is going through so many tests at this time to find out why she can't lay flat (can't sleep in bed) because it is too painful.
My sister is flying up next week and I will be so happy to see her. She is a year younger and we are very close. She won't know me, I have lost weight and hair.....most of my hair is gone now. I don't know why I didn't lose it during chemo and radiation treatments, my daughter said I like to do things different from everyone else. ha
I think all our ills and ailments are mostly from our similar age. I am now the older neighbor on the block.
Not meaning to cast you as elderly, Jemian or anyone else.....sorry about that. Please forgive me...
Where are you Toby.........sure miss you.
Dog, miss your wisdom on the ATRW thread too.
Have a wonderful visit with your sister. She may find you physically changed but very soon into the visit, the distance will melt away. Enjoy the laughter and the memories. It equals love.
Thank you for your prayers. If God doesn't want it to go away, that's okay. Please pray that I will be gracious and caring and not use it as an excuse to slack off.
Over Easter I heard a tale of a person who had an Oxycontin habit and spent some time in jail for illegally acquiring it. My response was "how in the world did she get a doc to prescribe enough to get her hooked?" My question now is, "will she give me the name of her supplier, please?"
I brought a stash of meds over from Indonesia to be used as needed. I am running low.
Obama got Osama and we got the versions.
(/Rush Limbaugh show)
Hey everybody, thanks for the ping Jem!
Thank you. Please ask them to pray for this SISTER, too. LOL!
I heard that and thought it was great. The "Man Who Shot Osama bin Laden" was great, too.
I often don't keep that stuff straight on a lot of FREEPERS.
My error.
It's not a biggie. I've been told that I have a masculine writing style.
I join in earnest, urgent prayer for you!
Thank you so very much. I am feeling pain free enough to step-down the pain meds to only aspirin. Thanks.
Yes, I deal with pain daily. I am on meds. Somedays they help, some days they don't. After a while you learn to just fight your way thru it.
Wishing you the very best as you try to figure out how to best deal with your situation. Everybody's different, every problem is different, so I won't dish out any advice.
I agree about The "Man Who Shot Osama bin Ladin"....very funny!
Glad it's better now.
haven't seen you here in a while
>>Obama got Osama and we got the versions.
it's my tag now
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Advanced Micro Devices has released mechanical specifications of its DTX form-factor for small form-factor (SFF) personal computers (PCs). The specs will allow makers of mainboards, computer cases, cooling systems, power supply units and other components to create industry-standard products for SFF PCs, which have been so far using proprietary components.
The mechanical specifications cover such aspects of DTX and mini-DTX mainboards as:
- Overall size of DTX: 9.60" x 8.00" (243.84mm x 203.20mm);
- Overall size of Mini-DTX: 6.70" x 8.00" (170.18mm x 203.2 mm);
- Mounting hole locations;
- Rear I/O dimensions and locations;
- PCI and/or PCI Express connector locations;
- Pinouts for ATX-standard 24-pin and 2x2-pin power connectors.
The DTX standard is not going to replace ATX, which is BTX supposed to do, but to define mechanical specifications for small form-factor computers, which have been gaining popularity in the recent years, but which currently use proprietary mainboards and other components, something, which reduces ability of component makers to supply appropriate devices in mass quantities.
Desktop PC form-factor trends by IDC
With mechanical specifications standardized, makers of mainboards, computer cases, cooling systems, power supply units and other components may start mass production of DTX-compliant devices with the aim at the channel market at first, while large system integrators can start evaluation of DTX components for assemble of PCs in the coming quarters. So far the world's largest mainboard maker Asustek Computer and another large producer of motherboards and other components MicroStar International openly supported the DTX standard.
An example of DTX system by AMD
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Did you know that if you look on a map, "Holland" isn't there? NO. What's this bullshit about me going to "Holland" then? Well, apparently I'm in The Netherlands which is just sort of in the middle of all the peace-keeping, fence-sitting, pot-smoking countries. And BYGOD I love it here.
I'm here on business which means I'm here representing Engine Hosting who, along with my new friend WHOOOOOZE, sponsored my trip here so that I could speak at the EECI2009 Conference. I will not only buy them a beer but also possibly shout out their company names in the streets of Holland, I mean, The Netherlands whilst smoking pot and holding the hands of gay and lesbians.
Bygod I love it here.
And what's this buillshit about everyone speaking English in Holland, I mean, The Netherlands? Because the ONE PERSON I asked, "Did she say Leiden? Leiden? Is this LEIDEN?" He shook his head no, so I stayed on the train, only to find out HAHA SUCKER, that WAS Leiden and he was saying, "NO, I have no idea what you American Lady Is Saying. LEIDEN LEIDEN. WTF"
So I got on another train heading, from platform six so naturally, BACK to Leiden. Except HAHA NO. The ticket man said, "Leiden? [words I don't understand that may have included some mocking, possibly cussing me out and maybe using the C word in Dutch] No. AIRPORT." And so I was back at the Airport.
That I understood. ZOOOM PLANES ZOOOOOM.
So I sheeplishly told the ticket man at the train station I REALLY needed to get to LEIDEN, if that was, in fact, a place in The Netherlands, or does it mean something else like Constantinople.
He told me "NINE FIFTY NINE TRAIN" so I purchased my THIRD ticket to Leiden and got on the NINE FIFTY NINE train. Where I met Frank.
Frank is a flamingly lovely gay black man from New York living in The Netherlands with his Husband. We chatted about the USA, Holland, I mean The Netherlands, and being married. I love Frank. Frank told me all about Leiden and where I needed to go in order to possibly shower and to not take a nap because you'll never sleep again. Time change and all that.
And when I finally arrived at my hotel, I have Frank, my flaming gay black friend, to thank. Who speaks English. Because the rest of these fuckers are confusing as hell.
But BYGOD I love it here.
And LOOK! A real live motherfucking WINDMILL right outside my window, bitches!
bygod I love it here.
(This post is brought to you by the fact that I've been up nearly 24 hours straight, had 4 beers about 10 hours ago, sucked in recirculated airplane air and did I mention the trains? The three trains? And the not sleeping?)
(Oh, and I forgot to tell you that I did, in fact, see the sun come up over Amsterdam and it was beautiful. I bet a lot like what people see when they're smoking pot.)
(Which, I'm guessing, is the hue over the city there. They don't have smog here, what with all the bicycles and trains, but they do have the pot-fog.)
(Also, I've never, not once in my ENTIRE LIFE, smoked a joint. Sucked a dooby. Puffed a roll. NEVER. Not once.)
(I'm not saying I WOULDN'T should it be LEGAL.)
(Bygod I love it here.)
Cracked me up.
By C @ Kid Things on 2009 10 21
Heh. Never know just where in the world I'll find Mrs. Flinger, next.
Bygod, I love it here!
Have a great time and, meh, you've seen one motherf***ing windmill, you've seen 'em all.
Yeah, we got one in Jersey…pshaw!
By Liz@thisfullhouse on 2009 10 21
You write ZOOM PLANES ZOOOOM and expect me to believe you're not stoned?
BWAHAHAHAHA. Silly American. I'm Canadian. We invented stoned.
Have fun betch!
By Karen Sugarpants on 2009 10 21
Be sure to wave a big HI! to my friend Patty while you are in Holland…I mean, the Netherlands! Yes, I know someone that lives there…weird, huh? She's absolutely GREAT and has a brand new baby daughter that is georgous! I can't tell you how jealous I am!
I know exactly 3 dutch words and I don't think they will help you out there. Knuffles and kusjes, shat. What does it mean? Hugs & kisses, baby!
Smoke one for me!
By Vicki on 2009 10 21
BYGOD, I lurve you!!! Hope you are having a fabulous time with the windmills, pot smokers and trains!!! Oh, and with your new friend Frank!
By AmazingGreis on 2009 10 21
I have met numerous Dutch people who do NOT speak English. In Canada ( where we didn't technically invent stoned, btw… although, if you walk down the streets in Whistler for too long, you get lit by proxy -Maybe Karen's right…. )
Whenever I travel, I try to make an effort with the language and usually some teenager comes along to take pity on me. However, in Warsaw, there were FIVE of us who spoke 11 languages between us and we couldn't order a meal. Even with pointing to "cheeseburger" and "soup" on a menu.
You've learned the best lesson travelling can teach you - not everyone speaks English. And the second best - windmills are fun!!
By Carly on 2009 10 21
BYGOD you completely crack me up!! Too funny. Hope you did get some sleep though.
By Lynda Bouck on 2009 10 22
Also? Completely jealous of you black flaming friend Frank. You are having way too much fun! (And you deserve it!)
By Loralee on 2009 10 22
> (I'm not saying I WOULDN'T should it be LEGAL.)
By Adam Khan on 2009 10 23
Bygod I'm glad you finally made it to Lieden!
Bygod, I am grateful that you found Frank!
Bygod I hope you've gotten some sleep!
How's your voice? How did the speaker notes to slideshow come off?
By Frelle on 2009 10 24
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When Michigan hairdressers Michelle Fair and Brandon Phillips decided to strike out on their own and start a business as co-owners of a West Bloomfield salon, they both thought their combined 37+ years of working in the industry was ample experience to prepare them for the task of designing and opening a brand new salon. "We were so naïve," Fair said. "We thought we could decorate fairly inexpensively, picking up things here and there. But [ Phillips] and I quickly learned there were so many things we hadn't thought about." While Fair and Phillips originally thought they could do it all themselves, a chance encounter with Leslie McGwire, VP of sales and design at the Salon & Spa Design Center located in Farmington Hills, Michigan, changed everything for the better. McGwire is a member of ASID-Allied (American Society of Interior Designers), has 29 years design experience and has won 14 awards including Salon of the Year awards in her career. While at the Salon & Spa Design Center Showroom Sale in November 2010, Brandon Phillips ended up meeting with McGwire and the die was cast.
According to McGwire, the transformation of Salon Evo was both a fun and exciting process from the very first first day McGwire met Phillips and Fair.
"The owners came to me for their first design meeting from a referral. I had done a large salon design for one of their friends. They came in to the meeting wanting to design their dream salon and did not know where to begin," she said. "They were very overwhelmed and the meeting gave them confidence and direction to move ahead."
Aside from pointing Phillips and Fair in the right direction with furniture and equipment purchases, they both agree it was McGwire's ability to listen to their ideas, understand that they had two very different tastes and still be able to bring the design elements of the salon together to match their personalities perfectly that helped make the project a success.Leslie met with Phillips and Fair to discuss all of their wishes for the space – which was an empty 2,200 square feet that would need equipment floor plans, plumbing and electrical placement, general lighting design and specifications of finishes for the entire location. They talked in depth about the overall feeling they wanted for the space.
"[Phillips] likes more contemporary styles," Fair points out, "and I lean towards more European or Victorian décor. [McGwire] brought it all together – from the style stations to the modern mirrors with more warm, ornate frames. It all ties together." The name Salon Evo is short for evolution, Phillips points out. "And that's what this is – an evolution of our careers."
"It was almost a fluke how everything worked out," Fair says. "But once the process got going, we met a lot of great people that wanted to see us succeed in this. McGwire was one of them. She took us under her wing." During their two days with Salon & Spa Design Center, the entire space was designed, and they left knowing exactly what their salon would look like when the doors opened.
The design always starts with a flowing space plan that not only is correct according to architect codes, but also corresponds with clients' wishes. Thus, the design started with the floor plan, which included a curved reception desk, styling stations, styling chairs, a private shampoo room, a comfortable dryer processing area, a separate nail and pedicure room, medium size dispensary, custom make-up area, custom drink area and a large retail area with four waiting chairs. From there, the design elements of the project started to enter in.
One of the most important design elements in the salon is the beautiful custom made styling stations. The style stations feature a dark brown cabinet, brown chairs with chrome accents and beautiful oversized mirrors with an ornate patterned frame. Here it is most apparent where Phillips' contemporary style– in the form of the sleek cabinets – meshes with Fair's preference for Victorian design elements as seen in the framed mirrors. The station work area is on the sides of the units, creating a very clean, slick look with no clutter. The interior of the side of the station is chocolate brown, as is the top quality Pavilion shampoo units. Perhaps the largest focal point in the salon is the gorgeous multiple crystals with a black shade chandelier that centers over the reception desk and can be seen from every angle of the salon. Chandeliers are the hottest accessories in salons today. It is a residential touch that clients love that makes them feel at home.
The overall design was very different from other salon designs that McGwire had done in her 16 years of salon and spa design. The words that best describe the space would be eclectic, artsy, warm and colorful. The result is a professional-looking, functional salon space that incorporates deep browns with soft muted blues. The guest seating area includes dark brown leather chairs mixed with blue chairs, which contrast nicely with the brown and swirling blue patterned area rug. The front desk is also a dark brown offset by a beautiful chandelier that incorporates all the colors found throughout the salon. Light, sheer beige drapes inset into the front windows off create a very elegant feel. And the eclectic blend of furnishings gives a great first impression. The waiting area for the salon has trendy but comfortable waiting chairs that make clients feel like they are in an upscale salon as soon as they walk in.
Farther into the salon, the focal point of each styling station is an oversized mirror. When clients sit in the brown styling chairs looking into the stately mirrors, they will feel like they are king or queen for the day. The laminate chosen for the storage area of the styling station coordinates beautifully with the mirrors. The design atmosphere is a very quiet area where clients can read, use wireless internet or just enjoy a glass of wine and a magazine.
One of the design elements that is unique to Salon Evo is the paint colors. At the front of the salon warm beiges and a blue/gray hue are used. Some of the other walls in the front are painted in a fresh green color. The neutral beige paint throughout the main part of the salon keeps the décor's general feeling fresh and bright. The walls are highly textured and also serve as a focal point. And the accessories are the perfect finishing touch, complementing the unique overall design. Lighting was also very important, as the salon needs both task lighting and overall lighting for the space. Due to the darker blue tone colors on the walls, we had to order more lights. This created a very dramatic atmosphere within the salon. The MR-16 light bulb in the retail space makes the products shine with very white light. The lighting design for the retail area was key to make the products sell. However, it is very important to keep the lighting dim in the shampoo room in general but to beam the correct bulb straight down onto the client's hair so that stylists can see what they are doing. The calming feeling of the room helps clients to completely relax while receiving a head massage or while being shampooed.
The overall design for Salon Evo ended up being what Phillips and Fair where dreaming of. The design goals were achieved, and they couldn't be more delighted with the results. The Salon & Spa Design Center achieved this through teamwork and thoroughly enjoyed designing the beautiful space. After five months, finishing touches were put on the salon, and it opened later that month. "My advice to anyone starting this process," Fair says, "is plan to spend more money and expect it to take three times as long. But, in the end, it's all worth it. Once it's done, you'll realize you worked your whole life building up to this point. I look around and I can see myself in this space. I can envision myself growing and improving my skills in this space."


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PRINCESS ANNE, Md. – (Sept. 23, 2011) -- Attend a UMES gathering where singing the alma mater is part of the festivities and chances are that if Paul S. Trotter is there, he is among the most enthusiastic vocalists in the room.
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Trotter, who earlier this year became the university's alumni association president, has a good reason.
The man who wrote the school song – the Rev. Daniel Lyman Ridout Sr. – presided over Trotter's wedding. The minister, a 1918 graduate of the university when it was known as Princess Anne Academy, also happens to be the grandfather of Trotter's wife, D'anna, a graduate of St. Augustine College in Raleigh, N.C.
It's one of those "Six Degrees of Separation" links at UMES that make it a special place.
At a "heritage day" luncheon Sept. 10 that was part of 2011 Founders' Week, Trotter proudly introduced his father-in-law, Ridout's son, as well as the pastor's grandson – both namesakes.
"This young man had a vision," Trotter said of the eldest Ridout. "He saw greater than we could see here today."
Trotter earned his bachelor's degree in math in 1974 from UMES, where he also was an all-conference pitcher on the Hawk baseball team. He is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
He went on to do graduate work in meteorology at Penn State University, then landed a job with the National Weather Service.
His list of jobs he held with the federal agency is long and impressive. One assignment sticks out: Trotter was "meteorologist in charge" at the New Orleans office when Hurricane Katrina came ashore in 2005.
"It was the most challenging period of my (35-year) career,"" Trotter said. "Everybody felt totally helpless.'
Trotter, 59, lives in Upper Marlboro, Md., which puts him within a half-day's drive of many UMES alumni who call the mid-Atlantic region home. Now retired, he estimates he spends 20 hours a week on alumni leadership business.
"More than I anticipated, I can tell you," he said.
Trotter waded into the association's leadership pool because "I saw a need. This school gave me so much," the Wilmington, Del. native said.
"I felt it was important to show the graduates coming along now that it's OK – and rewarding – to be involved with the university after you get your degree," Trotter said.
Every alumni leader says a goal is building membership and Trotter is no different. Alumni he hears from also are watching the search for a new leader for their alma mater.
The topic he hears them bring up the most often? "Bring back football," he said.
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I ask only because they're putting out a new album this year (their first since 2005) and I'm wondering if anyone even cares anymore. I personally feel like a lot of their old stuff has a pretty dated, slick mid-'90s post-grunge kinda feel to it.
Here's the article about their new album: http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/the-beat-goes-on/posts/garbage-launches-own-label-for-new-set


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I'll keep you posted, as details become available, but in the meantime, remember to join these folks in the Iams boycott and only feed your dogs and cats food from cruelty-free companies.
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I posted in febuary while i was still in grade 6. Now i am in grade 7 and more observitory of abuse. All of my animals are rescues of abuse or neglect. i think everyone should know how bad things are right now and are going to get. THIS IS NOT RIGHT!!!!! people in some delusion of their mind think they can abuse animals! These poor defenceless creatures are tortured for no reason. If this does not stop imediatly our world will become common with abuse testing and cruelty! In my mind i cant even think of hurting an animal. if you would like to hear more about me and how i feel plus submit how you feel please go to my website at izzabizzykitty.piczo.com Let's speak for those who canot speak for themselves!
I researched dog foods a long time ago and I knew I did not want my beloved animal fed that garbage. I took a lot of flack from people regarding my dog's home cooked diet. But I am so glad my precious friend is safe. iams and all the other are greedy uncaring and they should be prosecuted for the murdering of pets.
My dog Clifford has been on Iams dogfood for 10 years and my stomach turned when I found out that what I thought was good for him and my other pets was causing other animals to suffer.I have 2 dogs and 4 cats and we no longer buy Iams due to seeing the Anna Nicole ad and her support in boycotting Iams. May she RIP knowing her stand against crulety is being carried on by many. Diane West Seneca NY
Just a little while ago I wrote an Email to Iams expressing my view on Iams cruelty. Rather strongly I may add. The response that came back denied any part in the animal cruelty tests they do and claimed that it was a RUMOR. They told me that all the animal testing they do is under circumstances that would be acceptable for humans. They also said that there are companions in the dog's cages since they are pack animals and that they are able to go through a doggy door and run out and play when ever they wish. When will they finally come clean?


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19A primary takes place today
ST. PETER – Powerful organizations and fundraising sources are converging on Minnesota House District 19A in efforts to win a victory for their party just as the primary election occurs today and general election on Tuesday, Feb. 12.
The Republican candidate is Allen Quist, and the Independence candidate is Tim Gieseke. Four Democrats are on the ballot. They are Clark Johnson, Karl Johnson, Robin Courrier and Tim Strand. Clark Johnson is the DFL-endorsed candidate, and he has the support of the other DFL?candidates.
The polls open at 7 a.m and close at 8 p.m. District 19A covers all of Nicollet County, including the cities of St. Peter, Courtland, Nicollet and North Mankato, as well as a small portion of Blue Earth and LeSueur counties.
Fundraising kicks off
Fundraising in the 19A race has already begun. Information on individual candidates' efforts is limited because fundraising reports were due on Jan. 22 and the report covered Jan. 8 to Jan. 15. Johnson must file reports since Jan. 22 within 24-hours of any donations more than $400 because he is technically in a contested primary.
In the one week of reporting, Quist led with $3,469 raised, with $962 spent and $2,507. Quist did not return calls for further details on his fundraising.
DFL candidate Clark Johnson came in second with $1,780 raised, $201 spent and $1,478 in cash. He also had 24-hour notices totaling $1,000 from the Nicollet County DFL and an individual.
Johnson refused to give details on his fundraising since the reporting period.
Independence Party candidate Tim Gieseke reported no fundraising, but he said that since the report was filed, he has raised $2,700 in individual contributions, $1,000 with the party and has $2,200 coming from the state in campaign subsidies.
Big names join campaign
Major state politicians and organizations are wading into the 19A election in an effort to create momentum for their candidate.
U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann sent out two fundraiser e-mails urging her supporters to donate to Quist's campaign. Bachmann is a long-time friend of the Quist family.
Bachmann's support is notable for having more of an impact than her support for Quist in November 2012 when he lost the race in the 1st Congressional District to three-term incumbent Tim Walz. The majority of the nearly $3,500 Quist raised in a week occurred on the day of Bachmann's first e-mail, exceeding one-third of the less than $10,000 Bachmann helped raise in Quist's congressional run.
Bachmann's committee Michele PAC also donated $500 directly to Quist's campaign.
Quist also has the newly formed Minnesota Jobs Coalitions, an economic issues PAC, considering throwing its support behind him. The Coalition has been active with daily criticism of Gov. Mark Dayton's new tax proposals, pushing Republican positions and laying some ground work to criticize Johnson's support of Dayton's proposals.
Coalition co-founder Ben Golnik, the former advisor for Quist's Republican challenger Mike Parry in the bitter 2012 congressional primary battle, could be transformed from former foe to new ally.
Golnik said it is still very tentative if and how much the Coalition will jump into 19A, but he called the district "vulnerable" and Quist a possible contender. He said the Coalition's interest is focused on Quist as an opposition force to Dayton's tax proposals and new Republican win for a fledgling PAC.
Meanwhile, former Gustavus Adolphus College Democrats leader Megan Nelson reported that Gov. Mark Dayton is planning to rally in support of Johnson at the college the day before the Feb. 12 general election. She said details on the visit are still pending.
Johnson received endorsements from the AFSCE-Council 5 union and the AFL-CIO union on Monday.
Independence candidate Gieseke will be holding a fundraiser rally today at 6:30 p.m. at the Treaty Site History Center in St. Peter. The 2010 Independence gubernatorial candidate Tom Horner will speak in support of Gieseke at the event.
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Tonight,i had made a dream....
John was playing for a simple concert.Not a major one,just a little concert
few before xmas time.he begin the show with' instant karma',but directly after the end of the song,he say to the public present there:'i want to
all to made an ovation to my drummer,and my great friend,Ringooo!
Waw!Everybody was with the angels,in the sky!John and ringo together
there...great!So they made together 'back of boogaloo',and then after
the john song'new york city','It don't come easy ' by ringo...and in the end of this song,who was gratefy by a great quitar solo by the lead guitar,ringo say:I want to present you the writer and my great friend Georges!!!The audience was really highter than the angels.75 %
of the beatles face of them.So gearge sing 'what is live',folowed by
the great song'a day in the life'...And then,in the middle of the song come,
singing his part of the song,Paul.The audience didn't believe what they saw there.They where so high that i don't think that the angels may again see them...The 4 beatles together there.After Georges had say 'welcome back ,Paul',they made,of course 'come together',folowing by eat at home', 'all you need is love',here come the sun' ,'power to the people',
let it 'be and 'yellow submarine',so after 'girl'(with paul on lead vocal),'something',oh darling(with john on lead vocal),get back' and ballad of john and yoko',then again 'mother','coming up','old brown shoes','you r sixteen' (ringo),'band on the run','revolution',h'ey jude',two of us',because',luck of the irish','give ireland back to the irish',so they go back in time with love me do,i want to hold your hand,she loves you,help,i need you,i wanna be your man,yesterday,ishould have know better,i got my mind set on you'(george),'take it away',woman','and i love her',So they do penny lane,mind games,while my guitar,strawberry fields,
wanderlust,i am the walrus',the long and widing road',young boy...so continue with 'free as a bird','real love',and all those years agoo','when we where fab',and so many other song from 'somedays' to 'nobody loves you',from 'another day' to 'stan by me'....So many songs,mixed beatles and solo years, that the concert was more than 6 hours long!They stop,like it was near xmas,with 'my sweet lord','onderfull xmas time' ,'happy xmas' and a xmas song together.
It was fine to see them there again and ,also if really tired,really happy to be there!!Unfortunatly it as only a dream..;But i am sure that this will
be the real if they had the opportunity to do it.They really love each other ,no matter what had be write.This reunion,i have done it for myself in a cd.Of course i don't see them,and it is more short in time,but it 's great to hear them again together.....


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Upon her arrival to TecMilenio University, Secretary Clinton was welcomed by Lorenzo Zambrano, President of the Tec System Board of Trustees, Carlos Cruz, Vice-President of Tec System Innovation & Development, and Alejandro Cristerna, President of TecMilenio University. As they led her up the walkway into the university, the Secretary stopped to greet a few of the hundreds of excited students who came to see her visit. Once inside the building, the Secretary and the Governor of the State of Nuevo Leon, Natividad Gonzalez Paras, held a short meeting in the university library. Officials then led the Secretary to TecMilenio's auditorium where a student introduced Secretary Clinton to a crowd of about 300 students and 70 journalists. An enthusiastic round of applause erupted.
Founded in 2002 and part of the prestigious Monterrey Institute of Technology system, TecMilenio has 39 different campuses in 21 Mexican states. TecMilenio's mission is to give its students, most of them from middle or working class backgrounds, a thorough preparation in the modern requirements of today's workforce. To achieve its mission, the university has developed a state-of-the-art education model, fully utilizing modern workplace technologies and on-line distance learning. Its success is demonstrated in that 80% of its students graduate with a job in hand.
The choice of this modern university as the site of Secretary Clinton's visit became especially relevant as the Secretary delivered her remarks on using smart power and new technology to connect civil society and create green jobs. She discussed how young people play an essential role in shaping the future of their country and announced a regional summit of youth movements to address the problem of violence in society. Secretary Clinton also spoke about the connection Mexico and the United States share and how the two countries can work together to respond to mutual challenges, such as narcotrafficking and the current economic crisis.
Secretary Clinton then responded to questions from students in the auditorium and from students participating throughout Mexico via webcast. Questions were asked on various topics, from bilateral education programs to the contribution students can make to U.S.-Mexican relations. Another enthusiastic round of applause erupted as the Secretary made her closing remarks.
Wendy in California writes:
Dear Vice Consul Buxton,
Terrific report. I'm particularly thrilled by the "regional summit of youth movements to address the problem of violence in society." I trust you'll report to Dipnote in detail on this excellent event.
I can't think of anything that State can invest in and/or promote that would be more fruitful than as many regional youth summits as possible all over the globe, presumably always with a contingent at each with language/international studies students from various colleges in the U.S. And on subjects that are about the ebullient constructive future as well as sober subjects like violence.
Rosemary in New Jersey writes:
Thanks for this post, Jonathan. I was fortunate enough to be able to access the live stream of this town hall meeting, and I am so impressed with Hillary extending her hand to young people everywhere she goes! I do not remember a Secretary of State taking such an interest in the youth of the world.
Hillary, the young people clearly love you. This is a wonderful practice on your part. I also want to thank you for your visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe. It was so thoughtful of you do do that. I am certain that Mary is watching over you and smiling down on your every day.
Patrick in Maryland writes:
Hi, My special friends at the States Department and Netizen.
I liked the speech Hillary gave too the Students at the University Of TecMilenio. I thought her visit to this school really help the friendship that Mexico and the United States has for each other. The Students seemed happy to see Hillary , I hope President Obama's trip\Visit goes just as well. Mexico is a very Nice Country and i think they have a great future ahead of them. :)
Thanks for posting the link too "Flickr" i found some great Photos of Hillary's visit to Mexico.
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I saw Hillary Clinton n it was gr8!!
I'm a TecMilenio student
I was chosen 2 b there n we were so happy that she choose TecMilenio 2 give her conference
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Grilled Grand Marnier French Toast with Strawberries
- 16 ounces frozen strawberries, thawed
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In a large bowl, combine strawberries, sugar, and liqueur. Let stand 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Set up grill for direct cooking over medium heat. Oil grate when ready to start cooking.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, liqueur, and sugar. Coat each slice of bread on both sides with egg mixture. Place coated bread slices on hot oiled grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
To serve, place 1 piece of French toast on plate. Top with strawberries and whipped topping. Add another slice of French toast and repeat.
INDOOR: Prepare bread slices as directed. Melt 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter on a hot griddle (over medium-high heat). Cook prepared bread slices until golden brown on both sides. Serve as directed.
Recipe courtesy of Sandra Lee


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Grilled Jerk Chicken with Mango Cilantro Salsa
Recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay
- Hot off the Grill with Bobby Flay
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 scallion, coarsely chopped
- 1 large Scotch bonnet pepper, stem and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 4 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
- 4 drumsticks, skin on
- To prepare the jerk chicken:
- (recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay)
- 2 mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
DirectionsTo prepare the jerk chicken:
Puree all the ingredients, except the chicken, in a food processor until almost smooth. Piece the chicken with a fork to make tiny holes. Place the chicken in a large shallow baking dish and rub the marinade into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 24 to 48 hours, depending on how intense you want the flavor to be. Preheat grill. Grill chicken on each side for 5 to 6 minutes or until cooked through.
Combine the mangoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and orange juice in a bowl and gently mix. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
(recipe courtesy of Bobby Flay)
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