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Diamond Dogs lose fourth straight
The soothing melody of the 1976 Gary Wright classic "Dream Weaver" played on the public address speakers prior to freshman Dean Weaver's start against Clemson on Tuesday.
Two teens arrested with forged checks
Officers arrested two teens Monday after they tried to cash stolen checks at a southeastern Clarke County bank, Athens-Clarke police said.
Thief steals copper from new houses
JEFFERSON - A thief stole $7,050 worth of copper wiring from two Jefferson-area houses under construction.
Burglar cleans out Athens apartment
A burglar broke into a Big Oak Circle apartment between 7:45 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday and stole laptop computers, Xbox systems and games, an iPod, cameras, a surround-sound system and a poker set with a total value of nearly $7,000, Athens-Clarke police said.
Idling tractor used in property dispute
JEFFERSON - A Jackson County sheriff's deputy threatened to charge a Woodbridge Road man with maintaining a disorderly house if he doesn't stop pestering his neighbor by leaving a running tractor parked at the property line.
Thief caught taking officers' motorcycle
An Athens-Clarke police officer returned to his Oconee County home early Saturday morning to find a thief loading his 1999 Kawasaki motorcycle into the bed of a pickup, according to an Oconee County Sheriff's Department report.
Man grabs tailpipe, bashes in windows
A 28-year-old Snellville man went on a rampage Monday evening with the tailpipe he broke off a vehicle at a west Athens repair shop, Athens-Clarke police said.
Instructor hit, injured while crossing street
An Athens woman was cited Monday afternoon after she struck a University of Georgia instructor as he crossed East Broad Street in a marked crosswalk at about 1:10 p.m., Athens-Clarke police said.
Series of burglaries reported in Hart Co.
The Hart County Sheriff's Office was investigating a series of daytime burglaries Tuesday that targeted homes along Interstate 85.
Preteen girl reports rape at friend's home
Athens-Clarke police sex crime detectives are investigating a 12-year-old girl's complaint that a 14-year-old boy raped her Saturday afternoon as they both visited a friend in northeast Clarke County, police said.
Three arrested in car theft ring
Arcade police have arrested three more people in connection with a car theft ring they discovered in October.
Offense excels in scrimmage
If this keeps up, Georgia's G-Day game shouldn't lack for big plays and plenty of yards gained.
Winterville bill covers vacancies
ATLANTA - Vacancies on the Winterville City Council could be filled by appointment under legislation that passed the House last week.
Legislature OKs Jackson remap
The Georgia General Assembly has approved a local bill redrawing Jackson County's commission districts to reflect population changes from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 report.
Denver becomes next destination
The Georgia gymnastics team has to travel through Denver to make a return trip to the NCAA Championships.
Col. David H. Hunter: Competing visions will lead to Iraq compromise
Regardless of the outcome of the current dispute between President Bush and Congress concerning appropriations for financing military operations, it appears probable that within the next year or so, the U.S. will diminish its military commitment to Iraq.
Arthur Steedman Jr.: Soldier's column provides perspective on Iraq war
I want to thank the Banner-Herald for running Sunday's column from U.S. Army Maj. Chris Carter describing what he is experiencing on his current tour in Iraq ("Iraqi Army soldiers are 'stepping up to the plate' "). Firsthand accounts of our conflicts overseas from the men and women who are actually there seem to be few and far between in the traditional media, so getting to read a soldier's perspective on the war and its progress is a real treat.
Corey Luttrell: War in Iraq isn't defending America
In response to Phil Jackson's Friday letter to the editor, "American people are 'smarter' than military," I'd like to say his proposal is ridiculous. I propose that, instead of not defending ourselves from anything, that we become the bully. Let's waste our time and resources by attacking opponents who pose little opposition and provide us with opportunities to feel better about our military might any time we experience a kink in our armor. I mean, we are the toughest kid on the block.
JoBeth Allen: Firing of Boza represents real loss to Clarke schools
The firing of Jose Boza, the Clarke County School District's instructional services director whose contract was not renewed by the school board, is a devastating loss for students. He is a visionary leader. Boza led the district through an external curriculum audit, worked with each school to develop goals and plans for school improvement and fostered meaningful district-wide professional development for the first time in many years.
D.A. Ragsdale: Boza's termination will hurt Clarke's schools
During my spring break from Clarke Central High School, I received the disturbing news that Jose Boza, the Clarke County School District's instructional services director, would not be returning next year, as the school board was not renewing his contract.
Amy C. Kissane: Foundation asks ACTION to help preserve school
On Sunday, Athens Banner-Herald readers were treated to a story about the fabulous rehabilitation of the historic Snow Tire building on Hancock Avenue in downtown Athens. While on the one hand this newspaper and this community are rightfully celebrating Brigitta Hangartner's visionary project, the fate of the historic, circa 1908 East Athens Public School on Oconee Street - the ACTION Inc. building - hangs in the balance.
Bob Bowen: Attitudes on education crucial to poverty fight
There are two issues that must be addressed by Partners for a Prosperous Athens if there is to be any success in alleviating poverty. The first is the educational environment in homes, and parental attitudes regarding the value of education. The second is the need for greater job opportunities.
Gwen Westfall: Site of fatal wreck is dangerous intersection
It was so sad to read about the lady who died Saturday as a result of a traffic accident at Tallassee and Vaughn roads (Police Blotter, "Athens woman killed in Saturday wreck," April 1).
Mark Ebell, M.D.: Multifaceted programs can cut teen pregnancy
I appreciate the attention paid in Sunday's editorial to the important problem of teen pregnancy in our community ("Teen pregnancy must not become political"). However, the editorial gave the impression the scientific literature was unclear about the lack of benefit of abstinence-only programs. Actually, that isn't true when you look at randomized controlled trials, the best type of study to answer this question.
Anne Segrest Freeze: Former Foodworks owner had sold her share of store
In response to the brief story on the closing of Foodworks, the carry-out food service and catering business on Baxter Street, (Brief Cases, "Foodworks a mystery," April 1), I'd like to clarify the ownership of the business. I sold my share of the store to Jane Brannen in August 2005. I, unfortunately, made the decision to keep this quiet in order to support the store by acting as a consultant and also working on special events.
Tim Edmonds: Column unfairly attacked Christian leader Dobson
Banner-Herald Executive Editor Jason Winders' Sunday column, "GOP 'faithful' may splinter party," should have been headlined, "Let's distort, lie and character assassinate James Dobson." It's obvious Winders hasn't met Dobson personally or listened to his radio show.
John Hadden: Affordable housing will require government help
Regarding the Banner-Herald's Sunday story on affordable housing, "Housing options closing on many:" The problem isn't a matter of builders choosing not to build homes at the $105,000 price point; it's that they can't build homes at that price point. Ever-escalating land and development costs prohibit it.
Smith: Masters springing to mind
AUGUSTA - When it comes to sporting events, the Masters golf tournament is, for my money, the classiest event held at the classiest venue - a sporting classic unsurpassed. Only the Kentucky Derby comes close to the Masters in taste and venue attractiveness. People dress and conduct themselves with class at the Masters and the Derby. Drinking is allowed, but not drunks.
Surviving the next pandemic
Dr. Michael Greger, director of public health and animal agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States and author of the book "Bird Flu: A Virus of Our Own Hatching," will present a lecture titled "Surviving the Next Pandemic: Bird Flu and Other Infectious Diseases" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Room 102 of the University of Georgia Student Learning Center.
Local woman hopes to bring attention to postpartum depression
Looking back at the 42 hours of labor is not as scary for Lauren Hale as her unnatural calm one day later.
Today's best bets
Spring Camp Hiyaah - 9 a.m.-noon, Classic Martial Arts Club, 165 Coile Drive; for ages 6 and older; karate techniques, activities, Japanese crafts and more; camp is open to both beginners and advanced; camp will also be held on April 5; one day costs $25, two days cost $40; (706) 353-3616 or visit www.classic-mac.com.
Today in history
Today is Wednesday, April 4, the 94th day of 2007. There are 271 days left in the year.
From Animal Control: Please meet Ivory, a 6-month-old Bulldog
Ivory is a wonderful little pup. Even though this little girl has had it rough, she takes it all in stride. Ivory is a little shy, but promises to be a wonderful friend. All she needs is a little encouragement and lots of love.
On the stove
Like so many brides-to-be, Sarah Lamb has faced some tough decisions. Style of invitation. Reception menu. Seating arrangements. And of course, which brand of pricey cookware belongs on her gift registry.
Dr. Pack: To swim faster, check your flippers
I swim competitively and was wondering if a structural evaluation could help me improve?
Auditions for 'So You Think You Can Dance' soon
Auditions for the third season of "So You Think You Can Dance" on Fox will be held in Atlanta beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday at the Fox Theatre on Peachtree Street.
Cicero: Reader jumps for Reagan's favorite: retro mac and cheese
Q: I am looking for President Ronald Reagan's favorite macaroni and cheese. I lost my recipe in moving a few times.
Today in history
Today is Tuesday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2007. There are 272 days left in the year.
Today's best bets
Arts Development Council of Georgia open meeting - 9 a.m., Watkinsville City Hall; the council's mission is to cultivate a thriving economic environment for the arts in Georgia through entrepreneurial development, education and marketing.
Quick Glimpse
TIGER TWIRLER: Savannah Bray, the Oconee County High Scholl Marching Band feature twirler, has secured a place with the Clemson Tiger Band as a Tiger Twirler. She was selected from a group of twirlers competing for nine spots on the Tiger Twirler line. Bray, of Bishop, is an honors student at Oconee County High School. She is a competitive twirler and holds several titles including Miss Twirl Elite Queen and Miss Cherry Blossom Twirl Queen. Bray, daughter of Cliff and Kathie Bray and sister to Payton Bray, will major in biology at Clemson University in the fall of 2007.
Bloomsbury Publishing sees profits plummet
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, the British publisher of the Harry Potter books, reported a huge slump in 2006 annual profit on Tuesday, but forecast improving earnings in 2007 when the final installment of the books about the boy wizard is due for release.
Coach chips in for Spring Gala
Timberlake: It's a spin game'
Justin Timberlake blames celebrity magazines for turning his personal life into juicy gossip fodder.
Brunch Bread
Celebrate without a cake? Never.
Alford-Pomeroy: Comes the day when ham steals the dinner show
It's virtually impossible to think of Easter and not see ham amongst the eggs, bunnies and Peeps. Growing up, my Grandma always made Easter dinner, and never once did she allow anything but that delicious ham to take center stage. You could serve duck at Christmas Eve or prime rib at Thanksgiving, but Easter was all about ham. So, as I sit to write a column full of interesting Easter suggestions, I'm hesitant to suggest anything but ham. I'm a bit afraid Grandma's ghost would come after me with a wooden spoon.
Yoko Ono dedicates 'wish' tree
Artist Yoko Ono hung a wish for love and peace in the world from a tree she dedicated Monday at the Hirshhorn Museum's Sculpture Garden.
Local artists help fill Empty Bowl
Stephens: Must-have items cloud mom's mind
The phone rings. It's my sister calling from the baby store for the third time in a row. "Now when did you say I would need a high chair?" she asks anxiously. "What about a baby swing?"
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Ford: Funeral home a reminder of life
One day after work recently I went by the funeral home to pay final respects for Clarence Fitzpatrick. He died two days earlier. I tried but couldn't remember when I last saw him.
Madison Police Blotter
The Madison County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents:
Owner considers suit
The owner of a Gainesville egg farm and production facility is weighing whether to sue after Madison County Commissioners unanimously decided to deny a rezone application that would allow Country Charms Eggs to build near Ila.
Events blooming in spring
There are a number of upcoming events and festivals planned this spring in Madison County.
Johnston: Unselfish seniors share unique bond
ATLANTA - They could have gone pro. Joakim Noah, Al Horford, Corey Brewer and Taurean Green could have left for the NBA last year, after the wins and the titles and the rings.
Florida defeats Ohio State en route to second straight title
ATLANTA - A long, tough season ended with a Gator chomp again. Mission accomplished for Florida. The Gators were too much to handle once again Monday night, keeping their stranglehold on the college basketball world with an 84-75 victory over Ohio State for their second straight national championship.
Arkansas hires Altman
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - For 13 years, Dana Altman was content at Creighton, helping the Bluejays win 20 games season after season.
Group practices medieval make-believe
Local news
A private contractor plans to close a lane on Prince Avenue near Athens Regional Medical Center today and Thursday, according to the Athens-Clarke Transportation and Public Works Department.
Commission backs saving an old school
The Athens-Clarke Commission took action Tuesday night against plans to tear down a nonprofit's Oconee Street building and replace it with townhouses.
State chooses area home care provider
The state Department of Community Health has approved an application for Marietta-based SunCrest Home Health Inc. to provide home health care services in a nine-county area of Northeast Georgia.
Tsunami victims begin receiving aid
HONIARA, Solomon Islands - The first boatloads of international aid reached survivors of a devastating tsunami in the Solomon Islands on Tuesday, but officials warned of a dire food shortage if supplies don't quickly get to hundreds of people camped on remote hillsides.
Four relatives charged after gun threat
Witnesses may have prevented a shooting early Sunday by reporting a fight at a southeast Athens apartment complex before it got out of hand, Athens-Clarke police said.
Eastside Target moving forward
The development company with plans to build a Target store and shopping center on Lexington Road just east of Barnett Shoals Road has submitted its designs to the Athens-Clarke Planning Department.
A-C taking Stone appeal to high court
The county plans to ask the Georgia Supreme Court to review a Court of Appeals decision that essentially orders Athens-Clarke police to release records of a dormant investigation into the 15-year-old rape and murder of a University of Georgia student.
5 plead guilty in illegal gun sales at J&J
All five men arrested in October for selling guns illegally at a Jackson County flea market have pleaded guilty in federal court.
Moore's Ford march set for Wednesday
The Georgia Association of Black Elected Officials will commemorate the 39th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Wednesday with a rally and march to the site of a notorious 1946 lynching in Walton County.
Dems pick newcomer Marlow for 10th District race
Democratic Party officials in the 10th Congressional District have voted to back first-time candidate James Marlow in the race to replace the late Charlie Norwood.
Hull mayor dies
A small town mayor isn't easy to replace, especially when he's the mayor of Hull.
Pelosi's Syria visit irks White House
DAMASCUS, Syria - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi toured Damascus on Tuesday, the highest-ranking American politician to visit Syria since relations began to deteriorate four years ago. President Bush criticized the trip, saying it sends mixed signals to President Bashar Assad.
UGA announces 2006 Peabody Award winners
The University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication today announced the 35 winners of the 2006 Peabody Awards.
Payne ready in role of Masters' maven
AUGUSTA - Billy Payne is surrounded by the past. In his office at Augusta National Golf Club, an oil painting by former President Eisenhower hangs on the wall. It is of Bobby Jones, the club's founder and inspiration for the Masters Tournament.
Alec Little honor
Russ Page and the Oconee River Land Trust won 2007 Alec Little Environmental Awards for their work to preserve farmland in Oconee County and other natural areas in Northeast Georgia.
Clock ticking on 158-home Winterville plan
More than two years after Winterville officials approved a controversial subdivision in the Clarke County town, work hasn't started on the first house - and time could be running out for the developer.
WBKZ building to be auctioned in bankruptcy case
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court has arranged to auction off more than 35 properties, including the WBKZ radio building in Athens, all owned by Athens physician Bradford G. Brown, to satisfy financial claims against Brown.
Cameras help students focus on writing skills
Seventh-grader John Hewlett loves a challenge, which is why math is his favorite subject at Hilsman Middle School.
Woman killed, suspect hurt in CNN shooting
ATLANTA - A woman was killed and a man was critically wounded by a shooting Tuesday inside the building complex that houses CNN's headquarters. Police described the incident as a "domestic situation."
Jackson looks to settle with fired manager
JEFFERSON - Jackson County leaders plan to settle with fired county manager Crandall Jones, even though Jones hasn't filed a lawsuit or a discrimination complaint against the county.
Masters free-lancer arrested in robbery
AUGUSTA - A freelance editor from Alabama who was hired by CBS to help cover the Masters golf tournament this week was one of three people arrested Monday and charged in a bank robbery, authorities said.
Atlanta's Franklin encourages more need-based scholarships
As mayor of Atlanta, Shirley Franklin not only has a responsibility to provide standard services like sewer service and road repairs, but to do something more that honors the sacrifices people like Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault made for future generations.
Baghdad curfew eased; Iraq cites boost in security
BAGHDAD - Citing improved security in the capital, the Iraqi government said Tuesday it was shortening the Baghdad curfew by two hours and would allow citizens to be on the streets until 10 p.m.
Bush takes aim at Dems over bills to cut war funds
WASHINGTON - President Bush on Tuesday called Democrats in Congress irresponsible for approving war bills that order U.S. troops to leave Iraq by certain dates. He said such efforts will backfire, keeping some troops in battle even longer.
Train speeds past rail record with 357.2 mph run
ABOARD TRAIN V150, France - A French train with a 25,000-horsepower engine and special wheels broke the world speed record Tuesday for conventional rail trains, reaching 357.2 mph as it zipped through the countryside to the applause of spectators.
Britain, Iran clash weakens
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran and Britain signaled possible movement toward ending the standoff over 15 detained British sailors Monday, with Tehran promising to stop airing video confessions and London saying it's willing to discuss ways to avoid boundary confusion in the Persian Gulf.
World news
LONDON - Britain called for direct talks with Iran to resolve a dispute over 15 captive Britons Tuesday after its first contact with the chief Iranian negotiator. The announcement followed the sudden release of an Iranian diplomat in Iraq that raised new hope for resolving the standoff.
Iraq war funds threatened
WASHINGTON - Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Monday he wants to cut off money for the Iraq war next year, making clear for the first time that Democrats are willing to pull out all the stops to end U.S. involvement.
Insurgent group threatens German hostages
CAIRO, Egypt - An insurgent group in Iraq posted a video showing a kidnapped German woman and son weeping and pleading for help as the group gave Germany 10 more days to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan or else the hostages would be killed.
S. Korea, U.S. reach free trade agreement
SEOUL, South Korea - The United States reached its biggest free trade agreement since NAFTA on Monday, clinching a last-minute deal with close security ally South Korea that it hopes will bolster bilateral ties and provide added spark to the Doha Round of global trade talks.
U.S. questioning terror suspects in Ethiopia prisons
NAIROBI, Kenya - CIA and FBI agents hunting for al-Qaida militants in the Horn of Africa have been interrogating terrorism suspects from 19 countries held at secret prisons in Ethiopia, which is notorious for torture and abuse, according to an investigation by The Associated Press.
Benedict says he hears 'voice' of John Paul
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI said Monday he can already hear the voice of John Paul II among the saints, indicating on the second anniversary of his predecessor's death that he too was fully in favor of canonization.
Leading forecaster predicts very active hurricane season
DENVER - The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season should be "very active," with nine hurricanes and a good chance that at least one major hurricane will hit the U.S. coast, a top researcher said Tuesday.
Romney tops GOP field with $23M
BOSTON - Mitt Romney blew away the top-ranked Republican presidential candidates in fundraising during the first three months of the year, reporting he had raised an astonishing $23 million. Rudy Giuliani and John McCain, favored in the polls, trailed far behind.
After recall, some make their own dog, cat foods
Making your own pet food at home is relatively easy and is a great alternative to store brand pet food - and purrfectly healthy for your beloved pet.
Web site offers place to solicit direct giving
NEW YORK - Ken and Kristie Sigler have sold cookbooks and football tickets to raise $16,000 for an adoption. For the final $8,700, they are appealing directly to strangers - through a new online clearinghouse that bypasses traditional charities.
Man allegedly pulls gun on off-duty officers
A 21-year-old Athens man found himself behind bars early Sunday after he allegedly threatened and pulled a gun on two off-duty police officers who chided him for not yielding to them in a downtown crosswalk.
Man with tuberculosis locked up in Arizona
PHOENIX - Behind the county hospital's tall cinderblock walls, a 27-year-old tuberculosis patient sits in a jail cell equipped with a ventilation system that keeps germs from escaping.
Smith: Payne raised to become a natural leader
AUGUSTA - Billy Payne, the new Masters chairman, was born when his father was only 17 years old. They were close enough in age to be more like brothers than father and son, which resulted in a relaxed and fulfilling rapport.
Tsunami swamps villages; exact death toll unknown
HONIARA, Solomon Islands - Bodies floated out to sea and thousands of residents camped out overnight on a hillside above a devastated town in the western Solomon Islands after a tsunami that struck Monday without warning washed away coastal villages. The death toll, 13, was expected to rise.
Police: Man found dead had started fire
Authorities now believe the man whose body firefighters found in the midst of a grass fire last week set that fire and possibly other fires in Barrow County.
Court rebukes Bush administration on greenhouse gas emissions
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court coupled its first decision on global warming with a plea to anyone elsewhere in government who might be listening: Do something.
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Local 4-H members win honors at district achievement competition
Campus becoming more student-centric
The Oconee campus of Gainesville State College rolled through its first few years as the kind of place where students arrived early enough before class for a quick smoke and left for home or work as soon as the lecture ended.
Oconee police blotter
The Oconee County Sheriff's Office reported the following incidents from March 26 through March 31:
Area teams win baseball games
Bryson Smith went 3-for-3 with seven RBIs to lead North Oconee's 13-2 blowout of Prince Avenue in five innings on March 31.
Music planned for First Fridays
"First Friday on Main" will debut this Friday in downtown Watkinsville as merchants kick off a late night of shopping and entertainment meant to be a monthly feature.
Young dancers make an impression locally, in Atlanta
Two company members of the Oconee Youth Playhouse enjoyed the biggest moments of their emerging careers when they both danced with professional ensembles on the stage at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.
Student designs '07 poster for Business Expo
Michelle Kim, a student in an Oconee County High School art class, designed the winning poster for this year's 17th Annual Chamber Business Expo planned for May 3 at the Oconee Civic Center.
Stroud was a true leader for Athens
As Howard Stroud Sr.'s soul was sent on its heavenward journey during a Tuesday funeral service at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, it was hard not to recognize that his passing has left this community without a piece of its own soul. Stroud was so much a part of what Athens has been, what it is today, and what it will become, that his loss will be that keenly felt.
OneAthens will ensure effective hit on poverty
If you want to know what makes Partners for a Prosperous Athens - the broad-based effort aimed at reducing Athens-Clarke County's 28 percent poverty rate - a truly different kind of response to a pressing problem, you'll find the answer in the plan to create a successor organization.
Jones: Perdue taking hits for UGA's Adams on Athens medical school
The decision to expand the Augusta-based Medical College of Georgia through a satellite campus in Athens was, logically, more popular in Athens than in Augusta. And Gov. Sonny Perdue says he's the man who made it. "As governor, I think the people of Georgia expect me to be the decision maker," he said in a recent interview.
Shipp: Georgia's lawmakers are thinking small and acting meekly
As soon as Georgians drive out the snake handlers presently snoozing in the shade of the Gold Dome, we need to begin prying our way back into the 21st century.
Prep Roundup: Reno cashes in on opportunity
HARTWELL - Jessica Reno hit jackpot.
Alewine shines on realigned staff
Coming into the 2007 season, Athens Academy baseball coach Casey Kane's biggest area of concern was pitching. The Spartans - who completed the 2006 campaign with a 20-9-1 mark - lost their two aces, Charles Matthews and Derek Alewine, to graduation and there were talented but inexperienced hurlers waiting in the wings.
Washington-Wilkes' Gresham strikes out 14
WASHINGTON - Demont Gresham pitched a complete-game three-hitter and struck out 14 as Washington-Wilkes broke a 3-3 tie in the bottom of the fifth inning to take a 4-3 win over Morgan County on Tuesday.
Fluevog tames Tigers hitters
BOGART-Unfortunately for Commerce, not even Mother Nature could stop Blake Fluevog on Tuesday night.
Quiet start to season for Bonds
SAN FRANCISCO - Barry Bonds sat down in the dugout to address the media swarm for opening day, then realized he'd forgotten his own tape recorder and ran back to the clubhouse to retrieve it.
Bullpen, Renteria lift Atlanta in opener
PHILADELPHIA - Although there are 161 games that can still prove them wrong, the Atlanta Braves delivered on their promise of a new and improved bullpen Monday afternoon.
Tiger's record tough to catch
AUGUSTA - Forget about Tiger Woods or anyone else breaking the 72-hole scoring record in the 71st Masters Tournament this week. The mark, set 10 years ago by Woods at 18-under-par 270, grows in stature with each passing year.
Masters: Player should keep playing
Augusta - Gary Player will never win a fourth Masters Tournament, or even come close. There's no chance he'll ever make the cut and play on Saturday, be it this one or the next 50.
Sports brief
PERRY - Athens' Marc Anderson of the Locos Grill & Pub team, who is a former Georgia cyclist, won the circuit race at the Perry-Robaix Cycle Race this weekend.
Braves: Catcher, not Francoeur, gets big deal
ATLANTA - Brian McCann gave the Atlanta Braves every reason to sign him to a six-year deal last month.
Augusta dream is reality
AUGUSTA - Dave Womack has a daily reminder of the Masters Tournament fixed to the wall of his home in the Atlanta suburbs.
Altman changes his mind
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Dana Altman quit as Arkansas basketball coach Tuesday, a day after a news conference to announce his hiring.
Masters: Honors tee for Palmer
AUGUSTA - Time to muster Arnie's Army again, this time for a very short walk.
Day remains special for Schurehohlz
PHILADELPHIA - John Schuerholz always has been known for his dapper look, but on Monday his tie seemed a little straighter, his creases were a little sharper and his shoes had a little extra shine to them.
Meche outduels Schilling
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - In his first start since signing a five-year, $55 million contract, Kansas City's Gil Meche bested a shaky Curt Schilling on Monday and pitched the Royals to a 7-1 opening day victory over Boston.
Thomas hit with $50,000 penalty
NEW YORK - New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas was fined $50,000 by the NBA on Tuesday for questioning the treatment Stephon Marbury is getting from referees.
Marlins have rare 2-0 record
WASHINGTON - Scott Olsen was as good at the plate as he was on the mound.
Taking a tumble on Uga's North Campus
$32.8M NIH grant
University of Georgia researchers will study how viruses spread from animals to humans as part of a $32.8 million partnership with Emory University in Atlanta.
Lady Vols snap title drought
CLEVELAND - Everyone is gazing up at good ol' Rocky Top again.
Friendly coaches ready for title clash
CLEVELAND - They've been dear friends - extended basketball family - for nearly as long as they've been college coaches.
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Subject: Re: [BEASLEY] william w. y. beasley of elbert co. ga. - born 1826in Abbeville Co. SC
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:50:36 -0000
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Just following every lead I can find to try to figure out who my great great grandfather's parents were... and I saw the name Wiley...
do you have any information in your database on a Wiley or Dillard or Gabriel Dillard Beasley who may have came from Georgia or South Carolina, then lived in the Tuscaloosa/Fayette/Greene counties of Alabama around 1820 - 1840?
My great great grandfather was Gabriel Dillard Beasley.. census and land records say that he lived and raised his family in the Fayette/Tuscaloosa area of Alabama 1820 - 1863. He lived close to several Beasley's (William, Wiley, Jesse, Elijah), some of whom stated they were born in SC.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Trailer: Man of Steel
11:30 AM on 12.11.2012 // Matthew Razak@MatthewRazak
Just start the slow clap now people and let it build until Man of Steel releases in June of 2013 because if this new trailer is any indication of the brilliance going on then we're in for a treat. Eschewing the big punches and explosions of most action film trailers this one focuses on the character of Superman, absolutely pulling you in before literally launching into space.
It also subtly nods at the previous film's perceived lack of success with the question of the world not being ready for Superman. The trailer is almost asking us if we're ready for the last son of Krypton this time around since we evidently didn't want him last time despite the fact that we were given an awesome movie. I can only give a resounding yes after watching this trailer.
Also, Henry Cavill is an attractive human being.
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This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
Mating disruption techniques are used in pest control for many species of insects, yet little is known regarding the environmental persistence of these pheromones following their application and if persistence is affected by climatic conditions. We first studied the persistent effect of ground applications of Luretape® GM in
Techniques that disrupt successful mating are used as a management tactic against a number of insect pests, especially against Lepidoptera [
In the case of aerial mating disruption applications, residual pheromones could also be due to pheromone dispensers that remain on the ground and continue to release pheromone beyond the year of application. Dispensers with a synthetic form of disparlure that were aerially applied as a mating disruptant were shown to contain 1.8–23.2% of their initial disparlure one year after application [
Mating disruption is the primary treatment tactic against
Approximately 1,200–1,600 km2 are treated each year in the STS program using mating disruption tactics. Previous studies have reported that aerially applied synthetic disparlure persists beyond the year of treatment [
The objectives of the study were two-fold. First, we sought to test if short- and long-term persistence of synthetic disparlure following application was due to pheromone dispensing agents left in the field or environmental contamination. Second, we sought to determine the persistent effect of synthetic disparlure when applied in two climatically different environments, VA and WI, which represent two climate extremes within the current area where the STS program is implemented. We were motivated by the importance of climate because past work conducted under both laboratory and field conditions have shown that the rate of disparlure release is temperature-dependent [
Two blocks, each consisting of three plots (190 × 190 m in size), were selected in the Little North Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Rockbridge County, VA, USA (38.0631° N, 79.3244° W to 38.0596° N, 79.3315° W). In each block, 1 plot was used to monitor short-term persistence (over the course of 1 week), 1 plot was used to monitor long-term persistence (over the course of a summer field season), and 1 plot was left untreated and used as a control for both treatments. The distance between treated plots was ≥1 km. The experimental plots were treated with Hercon Luretape® GM (Hercon Environmental, Emigsville, PA). Similar to the aerially applied formulation of disparlure, Hercon Disrupt® II (Hercon Environmental, Emigsville, PA), Luretape® GM is a three-layered plastic laminated dispenser. It is 3.8 cm wide, has 2 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) outer layers, and contains racemic disparlure at a concentration of 12.9 mg/cm2 [
In our short-term plots, we applied Luretape® GM at a rate of 75 g active ingredient (AI)/ha and at a density of 40 point sources per ha. Luretape® GM was applied by tying 90 cm long strips of the dispenser to tree branches ≈2 m from the ground on June 21, 2006. We evaluated the effect of the pheromone on
Generalized plot layout for the short- and long-term pheromone persistence (
In our long-term plots, we applied Luretape® GM at the same rate as our short-term plots. In these plots, Luretape® GM was placed in the field on June 15, 2006 and left in place until August 8, 2006. Plots were monitored for 8 weeks beginning on June 19, 2007 by alternating the deployment of tethered females and pheromone-baited traps, which were USDA milk-carton pheromone traps baited with 500 μg of (+)-disparlure in twine dispensers [
We used logistic regression (PROC GENMOD, SAS Institute 2008) to analyze mating success of females in control and treated plots. Deployed females were scored as either mated or not, and this binary variable was adjusted by the number of females returned (as despite our efforts, some females still succumbed to predation) and modeled as a function of treatment, block, iteration, and block by treatment interaction. Significance was based on the likelihood ratio chi-squared, G2, and when appropriate, we estimated odds ratios and associated confidence intervals. We used ANOVA with Tukey's adjustment for multiple comparisons (PROC GLM, SAS Institute 2008) to analyze male moth catches from pheromone-baited traps. The total moth counts per trap per week were transformed using ln (N+1) and were modeled as a function of treatment and block. The interaction of treatment and block was used as an error term.
Prior to the field studies, we first conducted a preliminary experiment in 2004 at one site in Bayfield County in northern WI, USA (46.5358° N, 91.1953° W) and at one site in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest, Appomattox County, VA (37.54167°N, 78.45889°W) to quantify residual pheromone concentration at the end of male moth flight period and at the beginning of the next year. We glued 20 Hercon Disrupt® II flakes impregnated with disparlure to 125 10 × 20 cm canvas coated paper cards (Strathmore Paper Co., Westfield, MA) using a multipolymer emulsion glue that is used as a sticking agent in aerial applications of Disrupt® II (Gelva 2333, Solutia Inc., Springfield, MA, USA). Twenty five of these cards were placed immediately in a freezer (–10 °C) for use as a control. At each site, 50 cards were hung on lines under the canopy, approximately 1.5 m from the ground, at the beginning of each site's male moth flight period. After 10 weeks, 25 cards were collected and placed in a freezer. Following leaf drop, the remaining cards were then covered with litter and placed into window screen cages and left on the ground over the winter until the following April. The amount of residual pheromone was determined using a Model 6C-9A gas chromatograph (Shimadzu Instruments, Columbia, MD) [
In 2010–2011, we evaluated the persistence of synthetic disparlure in the Goshen Wildlife Management Area, VA, USA (38.0631 °N, 79.3244 °W to 38.0596 °N, 79.3315 °W) and in the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, WI, USA (46.1123 °N, 89.4296 °W to 45.9379 °N, 89.6703 °W) using two formulations of disparlure, Hercon Disrupt® II and SPLAT GMTM (ISCA Tech, Riverside, CA, USA). The mean January and July temperatures in the Goshen Wildlife Management Area are 1 and 24 °C, respectively. In the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest, the respective mean temperatures are –12 and 19 °C; furthermore, in this State Forest, mean temperatures are <0 °C from November to March (National Climatic Data Center 2012). Thus, these two study areas provided different climate conditions, and also were representative of the southern and northern extent of the operational area of the STS program.
Residual amount of pheromone left in Hercon Disrupt® II plastic flakes after 10 weeks of exposure during the summer flight period and in the following year in VA and WI. The residual amounts of disparlure are shown as percentages based on control dispensers.
In 2010, at each of our two study areas, we selected six plots, each 500 × 500 m in size and separated by ≥1 km. The plots were grouped into 2 blocks with 3 plots per block. In each block at the WI site, we had one untreated control plot, one plot treated with Disrupt® II at 15 g AI/ha, and one plot treated with SPLAT GMTM at 15 g AI/ha. In each block at the VA site, we had one untreated control plot, one plot treated with Disrupt® II at 15 g AI/ha, and one plot treated with SPLAT GMTM at 11.4 g AI/ha due to an application error. Because SPLAT GMTM was not applied correctly, we did not monitor plots in VA for second-year effect. Instead we used the results of a study conducted in the Goshen Wildlife Management Area VA in 2008 using the same protocol. Six 500 × 500 m plots separated by ≥1 km were selected and grouped into 2 blocks with 3 plots per block. In the first block, one plot was treated with Hercon Disrupt® II at 15 g AI/ha, one plot was treated with SPLAT GMTM at 15 g AI/acre and one plot was left untreated and used as control. In the second block, SPLAT GMTM was applied at 11.9 g AI/acre due to an application error; the other treatments were the same as in the first block. The plots were treated in 2007 and evaluated in 2008.
The Disrupt® II formulation consisted of plastic flakes composed of PVC outer layers and an inner polymer layer containing 17.9% racemic disparlure. The flakes were mixed with diatomaceous earth (3% wt/wt) to reduce clogging and were aerially applied using a fixed-wing aircraft (Air Tractor) equipped with specialized application pods (Schweitzer Aircraft Corp., Elmira, NY, USA). Within the pods, the flakes were mixed with Gelva 2333 and dispensed through a spinner [
SPLAT GMTM is a liquid formulation that is designed for both aerial and ground application. The formulation contains 13.0% racemic disparlure and is applied as mixture dollops of various sizes using conventional application systems pressurized either by positive displacement pumps, pressurized gas cylinders or a combination of both. SPLAT GMTM was applied using a Beechcraft King Air fixed-wing aircraft. Disparlure release rate from applied microcapsules was not determined in this study. A Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) navigation system was used to guide all spray applications [
The efficacy of each treatment in disrupting
We used a General Linear Model ANOVA procedure with Tukey's adjustment to test for significance of differences in moth counts between groups of traps located in plots treated with various formulations of pheromone for each of the studies. To analyze trap catch in the year of pheromone application, the log-transformed total moth counts per trap per week for each type of pheromone treatment, ln(
In the short-term exposure experiment, mating success of females was significantly reduced by treatments compared with mating success in the untreated control plots (G2 = 168; df = 63;
Proportion of females fertilized (± SE) in plots treated with Luretape® GM (LT) in Goshen Wildlife Management Area, VA in 2006. Bars with the same letter are not significantly different.
In both VA and WI, male moth trap catch was significantly suppressed by all pheromone treatments relative to untreated control plots in the year of treatment (F = 211; df = 2, 159; P < 0.0001;
One year after treatment application, trap catches in treated plots in WI were still significantly suppressed by all treatments compared to control plots (F = 20; df = 2, 39; P < 0.0001;
Male moth trap catch from pheromone-baited traps in the year of pheromone treatment (
The gradual increase in mating success following the removal of Luretape® GM (
However, the adsorption and re-emission of pheromone following the removal of the sources did not persist in the year following treatment, as neither mating success nor trap catch differed between treated and untreated control. A previous study documented the persistent effect of aerial applications of disparlure up to two years following application [
When considering the persistence of disparlure between two different climate conditions, the analysis of the residual amount of disparlure in Disrupt® II plastic flakes indicated that the same pheromone treatments produce less airborne pheromone in WI than in VA, suggesting that the same treatments may become less effective in the year of application and produce stronger persistent effect in WI compared to VA. However, the level of male moth trap catch suppression was similarly observed in WI and VA in the year of application. One year after the application, the level of mating disruption in plots treated with Disrupt® II was similar to a previous study conducted in VA, where Disrupt® II applied at the same rate as in our studies reduced trap catch by 50–80% compared to untreated control plots [
We observed similar effects of disparlure, whether formulated as Hercon Disrupt® II plastic flakes or liquid SPLAT GMTM, and whether treatments were conducted in a warmer (VA) or cooler (WI) climates. In the year of application, both formulations appear to release pheromone at adequate rates over a range of temperatures, which allows using them in all of the U.S. The long-term residual effect of disparlure following treatment does have advantages, because it extends the temporal efficacy of the application. However, in certain cases, the multi-year persistence of pheromone following aerial application could be problematic, such as when it obfuscates subsequent trap catch data. This could be particularly problematic in eradication programs that rely on a rapid assessment of population density. In such cases, it could be more prudent to use liquid or biodegradable formulations that may evaporate or biodegrade more quickly than those involving plastic laminated dispensers.
In many insect pest management strategies, the persistence of a control tactic is generally considered to be advantageous if it reduces the need for multiple applications, thereby reducing overall management costs. However, long-term persistence of insect control tactics is rarely desired, especially for chemical insecticides that can affect a broader range of taxa. Although some degree of persistence is desirable for mating disruption techniques, persistence from generation-to-generation, or in the case of
We thank Frank Martin, John Tanner, Hanna Antell, Hannah Nadel, Susan Lane, Christine Lokerson, Eireann Doyle, Bridgett Schott, Katharine Panessidi, and Jeremy Coleda (USDA, APHIS) for supplying gypsy moth pupae; Amy Onken, Ken Kline and John Kyhl (USDA, Forest Service) for assistance with aerial applications; Al's Spraying Service (Ovid, MI) and Dynamic Aviation (Bridgewater, VA) for providing the aerial applications; Chris Lettau, Nick Clemens, Jay Jeffreys, Al Bourgeois, Gene Sours, Bill Mohler, Roy Swartz, Kent Burtner (VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), and Mikeal Jolly (Goshen Scout Reservation) for providing forest access, support, and facilities; Samuel Newcomer for field assistance; Laura Blackburn for valuable assistance with the figures for this manuscript; and USDA ARS and the Department of Entomology at Virginia Tech for providing facilities and equipment. This research was funded by the USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Protection (208-11-110A-007-333-1). Mention of a proprietary product does not constitute an endorsement or a recommendation for its use by USDA.


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Roasted Sweet Peppers in Tomato Sauce
Harissa, the spicy chile sauce from Northern Africa, is a traditional accompaniment for couscous; it's available at most Middle Eastern groceries.
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- Servings: MAKES 3 CUPS
- 4 large red bell peppers
- 4 large green bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- One 14-ounce can peeled Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash of harissa or Tabasco
How to make this recipe
Preheat the oven to 425°. Arrange the bell peppers on a baking sheet and roast for about 35 minutes, turning occasionally, until the skins are blistered all over. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 15 minutes.
Peel the green peppers and discard the cores, seeds and ribs. Cut the peppers into thick strips and put them in a medium bowl. Working over a strainer set over the bowl to catch the juices, peel the red peppers and discard the cores, seeds and ribs. Cut the red peppers into thick strips and add to the bowl.
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan. Add the garlic and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and salt and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the pepper strips and red pepper juices and simmer gently over low heat until thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in the harissa; serve warm.
Make Ahead
The roasted peppers can be refrigerated overnight. Rewarm over low heat.


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FLIBS forecast very vibrantPosted on Written by Reagan Haynes
Organizers expect the strongest Lauderdale show since 2007, with lots of new attractions
The 54th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is on a mission to outperform itself. The Oct. 31-Nov. 4 event continues to add to offerings spread over six locations with more than 3 million square feet of space.
One of this years new attractions is the 228-foot exhibition megayacht SeaFair, which will serve food and drinks in an upscale setting on the top decks and feature art galleries, jewelry and design for yacht and home on the lower two decks, says Efrem Skip Zimbalist III, chairman and CEO of Active Interest Media, which owns FLIBS producer Show Management. (AIM also is the parent company of Soundings Trade Only.)
Its a place for those who want to take a break from boats to do some shopping, he says. The restaurants upper level also will provide incredible views of the show, according to Show Management senior vice president and chief operating officer Andrew Doole.
Another major development this year is the reopening of the Sailfish Pavilion in a new area at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. We offered the Sailfish Pavilion pre-2009, but with the financial crisis it had gone away. Were happy to announce that its back and bigger than ever, Zimbalist says.
The 90,000-plus square feet of outdoor tented space features boats in the 15- to 40-foot range, as well as accessories. Kristina Hebert, president of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, which owns the show, says she is particularly excited about the Sailfish Pavilions expansion and redesign. The outdoor area has sold out, she says. It includes a greater number of booths, displays and boats.
The sellout is a very strong indicator that the small to midrange boat market is once again growing, she says. Interest in this outdoor area also has increased because the show dates are in early November, which usually brings great weather, she says. This is not to suggest that the indoor displays at the convention center have diminished just the opposite. Floor space there, if any is still available, is at a premium.
Zimbalist says a major redesign of the shows entrance will feature a high roof and create a very warm, welcoming presence. There will be entertainment in that area and a lot more decoration and places to sit if youre waiting for somebody, he says.
MIASF will once again operate the AquaLounge, which is open to the public as a place to rest and use the facilities, Hebert says. The lounge will offer lunch each day to MIASF members. Wi-Fi and conference areas are available for members to schedule meetings. The AquaLounge also will host daily meetings with groups interested in learning more about the industry and ways to increase business in South Florida.
Strong contingents from Italy and Taiwan will bolster the always impressive international presence at the show.
A forum for ideas
The association meeting, also hosted in the AquaLounge, consists of marine trades associations at the local, state, national and international levels with a focus on professionalism, ethics, best management practices, advocacy and overall industry performance. It serves as a platform to share information and the progress of each associations work throughout the year, Hebert says, adding that similar meetings also take place in Monaco and Miami.
The show continues to grow. (Exhibitor numbers werent available in early September.) In addition to the Sailfish Pavilion, the show continues its northward expansion at the Las Olas Marina. The show has added 20 slips for boats between 70 and 100 feet pretty significant, Doole says. The total value of boats exhibited at last years show exceeded $3 billion.
The other thing Im excited about is that the Show Management website will be available in English and Spanish, which will be a first for us, Zimbalist says. A fireworks display scheduled for Thursday evening at 7 oclock will be bigger and better than ever, he says.
Other exhibits include a personal submarine, a flying car, an exotic auto display, and fishing and boating seminars and workshops for adults and children. Also new this year will be Odessa II, a 242-foot superyacht from German builder Nobiskrug. As of early September, it was to be the largest yacht at the show, though Doole says that could change.
More cruisers
One of the draws for FLIBS is the opportunity to be among the first to see new-model debuts. This year there is a better mix of cruisers, Zimbalist says. Cruisers have been the hardest-hit category of any type of boat over the last 10 years, and were starting to see not only more of those boats sold, but were seeing more coming into the show. That is encouraging because a big percentage of our audience is interested in that size boat.
Constantinos Constantinou, president and CEO at Forward Ventures GP LLC, is looking forward to showcasing Greenline Yachts for the first time at FLIBS as part of the Slovenian companys push for North American market expansion. The hybrid-yacht builder will bring the Greenline 40, which debuts at at the show, and possibly the 33. With [the twin-engine 40], we could be covering the clientele interested in using the boats on the Intracoastal Waterway but also the people interested in using it offshore, Constantinou says.
Product debuts
Jim Lane, president of Chaparral and Robalo, says his company will introduce four new models, including the Chaparral 307 SSX, which follows the award-winning 327 SSX. Were very proud of this boat, Lane says. We showed it to our dealers, and were looking forward to showcasing it at FLIBS.
Chaparral also will bring the new 21-foot H2O Sport, a larger addition to the H2O line that had come in 18- and 19-foot versions. Robalo will showcase a brand new series called Cayman with the 206 Cayman and the R222. Fort Lauderdale is a great venue in the fall to launch new product, Chaparral and Robalo vice president Ann Baldree says. It will be our first public showing of these models outside of our dealer conference.
Grand Banks is doubling its footprint, says brand and marketing director David Hensel, making it the largest display the brand has featured in its eight-year history with the show. The company plans to show six or seven models, including the 50 Eastbay SX, the first Grand Banks model to feature Volvo Pentas IPS pod drives. Thats a big new boat for us, Hensel says. It represents a considerable evolution in the Eastbay series we launched 20 years ago. We feel like weve got good models, and this show provides a great platform to get [them] out there in front of potential buyers.
Hurricane precautions
Hurricane Sandy didnt stop the 2012 show, but its legacy is affecting the scheduling. Starting in 2015, the dates will be pushed back a week in the hope of avoiding the tropical storms the area is prone to in the fall. The weather charts show that even though its just a week later, it considerably reduces the chances of the torrential rain and high winds, Zimbalist says. We dont get them often in the third week, as we did last year, but sometimes it does happen. Thats the major thing we can control is moving the dates a week later.
The show will start on the first Thursday in November instead of the last Thursday in October. Last year, Sandy caused problems for exhibitors and visitors. Improved communication with exhibitors is key, Hebert says. If necessary, she says, the show will use social media, daily news outlets, Twitter and possibly radio channels to get critical information out. Sandy proved to be a lot more difficult to deal with than Hurricane Wilma [in 2005] because Wilma came before the show and Sandy came during. It was a completely different animal, even though the storm itself wasnt nearly as damaging, Hebert says.
MIASF and Show Management have formalized some procedures to give 24-hour notice of a closure for any rain event and will meet with a Severe Weather Action Team to discuss risks during the show.
Jewel box display
Also in response to Sandy, at least in part, Sea Ray has created a jewel box effect with a new exhibit developed with Skyline Tent Co. The glass-walled tent will be air-conditioned, providing an in-water display that is enclosed, says Matt Guilford, Brunswick Boat Groups marketing vice president.
Among other models, Sea Ray will feature its 510 Flybridge and the 350 SLX, the brands largest dayboat. Sea Ray is a brand with strength and purpose and leadership, and we want to communicate that with all of our audience through all the channels available to us, Guilford says. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is a great opportunity to demonstrate that. Its great to have like-minded partners [in MIASF and Show Management] to provide that opportunity.
Mindful that Sandy last year blew out a tent wall, Show Management will have backup material on hand this year. We had to call and get the replacement fabric flown in, but this year we will have that available, Doole says. We have extra equipment available for both land and water, with canvas for tents, pilings for docks, etc.
Were excited about this years show, he continues. There is a lot of new product and a lot of premieres that take place at this show. A lot of manufacturers are getting back in or increasing their displays. Weve got a lot of new exhibitors coming back and new exhibitors this year, especially in smaller boats. Theres a very vibrant feel to it. We had a good show at Palm Beach and Miami and saw an increase in traffic. This is going to be our strongest Fort Lauderdale since probably 2007, so were happy and proud of that fact.
This article originally appeared in the October 2013 issue.


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Stafford Vacation Packages
Stafford is a great place to base yourself while you are exploring Northern Virginia as many of the city's star attractions are nearby. Two sights that should be on every visitor's list is the wonderful Potomac Point Vineyard and Winery and the ever-popular Quantico Marine Base. Two other recommended attractions that are within a short distance of Stafford are FBI Academy and the Rising Sun Tavern.
Those interested in exhibits and shows will find plenty of interesting museums, exhibits and venues in and around Stafford. Explore, learn and discover in the variety of museums which include the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle and the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center in Fredericksburg.
Grab your camera and your walking shoes discover the many fascinating attractions Northern Virginia has to offer. Visitors who enjoy visiting sacred places should make a trip to the Fredericksburg Presbyterian Church in Fredericksburg.
Whether you're an amateur or a budding pro, you'll love the Gauntlet Golf Club in Fredericksburg and the Forest Greens Golf Club in Triangle. Grab your favorite club and hit the fairways.
At the end of a long day exploring the delights of Stafford, put up your feet and relax at one of the area's bed-and-breakfasts, hotels or short-stay apartments. Check out the rooms, rates and amenities at the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Fredericksburg, VA, the Wingate by Wyndham - Fredericksburg, or the Sleep Inn, Fredericksburg.


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Based on the best-selling novel by Philippa Gregory, The Other Boleyn Girl is an engrossing tale of intrigue, romance, and betrayal. Two sisters, Anne (Natalie Portman) and Mary (Scarlett Johansson) Boleyn, are driven to advance the family's power by courting the King of England (Eric Bana). In doing so, the girls are thrust into the dangerous, thrilling world of court life — and what began as a bid to help their family develops into a fierce rivalry for the king's love.
Available on DVD and Blu-Ray™ High-Def June 10!
Special Features Include:
• Deleted and extended scenes
• To Be a Lady: Featurette on the life of a lady and court etiquette in 16th century England
• Translating History to the Screen: Featurette on bringing the actual historical story and best-selling novel to life
• Members of the Court Biographies: Go in-depth and explore the real lives of Anne Boleyn, King Henry VIII, and others
• Camera Tests with narration by the director
Blu-Ray™ Exclusive Feature:
• Picture-in-graphics track with in-depth facts and trivia


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$100 Discount!
This unique Aircraft Carrier Model is a great item as a collectible or even for home decor.
She was laid down, launched and commissioned as CVAN-68, but was redesignated CVN 68 (nuclear-powered multimission aircraft carrier) on 30 June 1975 as part of the fleet realignment of that year. The ship was named for World War II Pacific fleet commander Chester W. Nimitz, who was the Navy's last fleet admiral. Unlike all subsequent Nimitz class carriers, Nimitz only uses her namesake's surname.
She is also the only carrier of her class and the most recent supercarrier not to be named for someone who held elective office in the United States. Nimitz was homeported at Naval Station Norfolk until 1987, when she was relocated to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington.
After her mid-life overhaul and nuclear reactor refueling in 2001, Nimitz was relocated to NAS North Island, in San Diego, California.


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Mining Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies requires a lot of computing power. To obtain such power, some are releasing malicious Android apps on the Google Play store that secretly turn the device housing them into miniature rigs contributing to large-scale cryptorrency mining operation.
In a company blog post, Trend Micro references earlier research conducted by G Data mobile security that uncovered a malware family known as ANDROIDOS_KAGECOIN.HBT, which had been spotted running in the background of the mobile apps Football Manager Handheld and TuneIn Radio.
While those apps were not available in the Google Play store, Trend Micro has since identified apps within Google's mobile app marketplace that use the same approach, and which "have been downloaded by millions of users." This includes a music app called Songs and a shopping app called Prized.
In the post, which was published March 25, Trend Micro claimed it informed Google about the malicious apps it discovered. A search on the afternoon of the 27th showed the Songs app still available in the Play store.
Once the device connects to the internet, the mining capabilities kick into action in the background. Although Trend Micro warns that hijacking a bot network of mobile devices will only earn money "at a glacial pace," the company gives one example in which an attacker allegedly used this approach to mine and sell "thousands" of units of cryptocurrencies, including Dogecoin and Bitcoin.
"We believe that with thousands of affected devices, cybercriminal accumulated a great deal of Dogecoins," Trend Micro's blog post reads.
Those who have downloaded the app may experience degraded battery life or high temperatures of the device, as cryptocurrency mining requires the device running at high capacity.
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When Venus was first studied in modern times, scientists saw a beautiful world that was almost the size of Earth, and it had a thick cover of clouds. The picture to the right shows what Venus looks like when seen in ultra-violet light (UV shows more contrast in the clouds). For years, Venus was called Earth's Sister Planet, and much popular science and science fiction literature was devoted to what might lie below the huge clouds. All that changed once scientists were able to measure what those lovely clouds were made of: Poisonous gases.
Venus' atmosphere is so thick that a barometric reading (a measure of pressure) would be between 90 to 100 times higher than Earth's, which is the equivalent on Earth of being underneath 1 km of water. Its atmosphere is 97% carbon dioxide. This green-house gas retains almost all of the heat Venus' surface gets from the sun, and its surface temperature of 480 °C (896 °F) is the same on both sides of the planet due to the insulating nature of the clouds. This temperature is hot enough to melt lead. The clouds are rich in sulfuric acid, so any type of precipitation would "burn" with acidity.
Scientists have mapped more of Venus' surface than that of the Earth. While we cannot see beneath the clouds in visible light, we can bounce radar off the planet's surface. The radar that is reflected can then be used construct a map of the surface. This is the same principle that bats use to see in the dark, dolphins use to communicate, and we use to map Earth's ocean floor. There is only a small section of Venus that has not been mapped. The image to the left is a false-color image of what Venus would look like if stripped of its clouds. The darker colors indicate lower features, and the brighter colors indicate higher features.
From the data currently available, Venus is a world composed of mountains, flatlands, and valleys -- much like the rugged terrain found on Earth. The surface has relatively few craters, which suggests that there was either recent or current volcanic activity that has erased older craters.
As can be seen in the planetary data table below, Venus' atmosphere is nearly 100 times as massive as Earth's, and its thick cloud layers block the surface from view. It exerts a pressure of approximately 92 bars at the surface. Its composition is nearly all CO2.
Venus is the case of a runaway greenhouse effect. The temperature and pressure of the atmosphere decrease with height, so water vapor rises in the atmosphere and encounters conditions that cause it to condense back into liquid water and fall back to the surface - a region called the "cold trap." On Earth, this is at a height of 9-15 km (5-9 miles) above the surface, but on Venus it lies at an altitude around 50 km (31 miles) due to the planet's closer proximity to the sun.
On Earth, the ozone layer is several kilometers above this, and the ozone prevents ultraviolet light from destroying water in our atmosphere. On Venus, there is no ozone layer, and the atmosphere doesn't become opaque to ultraviolet light until a depth is reached below the cold trap. This allows ultraviolet light to destroy water between this height and the cold trap's.
So, as water rises in Venus' atmosphere and reaches this region, UV light dissociates it into two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. The hydrogen is much lighter than the water molecule was, and so it easily escapes Venus' atmosphere. The water will usually quickly recombine with a carbon or carbon monoxide molecule to form carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide. This is probably one reason why there is so much carbon dioxide in Venus' atmosphere today.
Heavy water, however, which is composed of one oxygen, one hydrogen, and one deuterium (a proton and one neutron), cannot reach the requisite height as easily. If it does, it can still be dissociated just like normal water, but this happens at a much slower rate. Thus, a measurement of how much deuterium compared with how much hydrogen today shows that Venus has much more deuterium in its atmosphere for each hydrogen atom than Earth does. This is the strongest evidence that Venus has lost a massive amount of water in its history.
This process is a runaway one in that once less water is available to wash CO2 from the atmosphere, the CO2 level rises. This results in a stronger greenhouse effect, so the temperature rises. The higher temperature moves the cold trap higher, and the cycle continues at an accelerated rate because there is a larger region where water can become dissociated.
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Mythology and Naming Schemes
Venus is named after the ancient Roman goddess of love. When scientists first spotted it, they saw beautiful swirls of clouds, and thought that they hid a world of beauty that was Earth-like, and would contain life. They couldn't have been more wrong.
Since Venus is the only planet named for a female, every surface feature of Venus is named for a female, too; however, there is one exception: The largest mountain range on Venus is called Maxwell Montes, which is commonly referred to as "The Only Man on Venus."
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Final Fantasy XIV's second incarnation is here at last and so, brave adventurers that we are here at USgamer, we thought this newly reborn realm was worth some in-depth exploration.
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A commemorative book created for the 3Ng4 National Ornamentation Festival held annually in the Scriibe province of the land N.B.Tween. This collection of studio photographs features members from one of the oldest families in the land N.B.Tween. Ragmore and Scrappington girls show off their sense of style wearing classic designs from the famous Ragzanmor boutique.
If you would like to visit our little country N.B.Tween, visit our web site, read the travel guide and plan your trip!
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- Category Arts & Photography
Small Square, 7×7 in, 18×18 cm
100 Pages
- Publish Date Jul 31, 2010
- Tags fine art photography, fine art dolls, one of a kind dolls, hand crafted, family history, fashion model, designer clothing, art book, Brook Burns, Brook Scott, photography, dolls, documentary, family, heritage, model, design, crafts, literature, fiction, portfolio, travel, nbtween, N.B.Tween, Ragmore, Brook
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I have no particular background or foreground, I'm just me the official N.B.Tween A.E.I.O.U. (Ambassador of Engagements and Introductions to the Otherwise Unseen). And when I'm not signing off on passports for Tween citizens who wish to travel to realms beyond N.B.Tween, I'm an artist, and hopeful but not quite published writer.
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Thursday, 28 February, 2002, 11:18 GMT
Drug users 'failed' by health service
Drug addicts are slipping through the net of care because the service is badly organised and doctors lack appropriate training, according to a report by the Audit Commission.
Misuse of drugs is estimated to be the cause of half of all crime and costs society �4bn a year, but systems set up to treat addicts are inefficient, the financial watchdog found.
Home Office research suggests that for every extra �1 spent on helping addicts, �3 would be saved in dealing with the after-effects of drug-related crime.
Two-thirds of all people arrested test positive for one or more illegal drugs. And nearly half of those, have been taking heroin or cocaine.
Waiting lists at surgeries and a lack of training among doctors are key problems in England highlighted in the commission's Changing Habits report.
The government is trying to tackle the problem with more investment to boost local services but the commission says more needs to be done.
The report out on Wednesday has gained the backing of drug abuse charities who welcome its findings.
Long waiting lists - which can drive addicts away from seeking help - is identified as one of the most pressing problems in need of action.
Lack of expertise
In one area, with a five-month waiting list for the community drug team, only one in three clients attended an appointment, the report found.
High workloads and limited care management meant these errant clients were often not followed up.
The commission says many doctors shy away from providing specialist help because they lack the expertise and support.
Some 1,574 doctors responded to the commission's survey for its report.
Two thirds said they lacked the training to support drug users and did not have easy access to specialist advice and support.
The commission says some of the problems stem from under-investment in the local services in the past but a "fragmented" approach to buying-in the right treatment for drug addicts is also to blame.
Andrew Foster, Audit Commission Controller, said: "The current pattern of service means that too many drug users still struggle to get the help they need, when they need it.
"As a result, many end up trapped in a cycle of dependency and drug-related crime."
It often means those with "complex needs" struggle most to get help, says the commission.
The number of people become addicted to drugs is rising and so is the cost of treating them, according to the report.
Between 1990 and 19996 addict notifications doubled and drug related deaths increased "markedly" says the report.
Supporting those with a drug habit cost from �3-4bn between 2001/02, it adds.
The commission says the government should be doing more to collate information on how best to help addicts and to compare the various services on offer.
The government has recently set up a National Treatment Agency (NTA) to improve standards in local services, which helps say the commission.
The charity DrugScope says it has been raising the issues covered in the report with the government "for years".
Roger Howard, the charity's chief executive: "Intolerable waiting lists and inconsistent standards of care all contribute to a system which can be extremely painful for already vulnerable drug users and their families in need of help."
And he questioned whether the government's efforts through the NTA would stretch to all the areas of need.
"The drugs workforce ... needs to be better equipped to deal with the ever changing UK drug situation," he said.
In response to the Audit Commission's report, the agency said it believed the issues raised were already being addressed.
More funds
In a statement the NTA said targets had been set for improving treatment to drug users and these would be monitored.
It also said the government had increased spending on drug addiction services from �234 million in 2001-02 to �400 million by 2003-04. The spending of this money would also be monitored, it said.
Paul Hayes, chief executive of the NTA, said: "The NTA wants to see more treatment available - but we also want to ensure that it is better treatment, provided by skilled, well-supported staff and delivered in a way that is appropriate for the communities that they serve."
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Search teams in Italy wrestled rough seas Monday as they looked for survivors and bodies after a huge cruise liner vessel ran aground and tipped over Friday. Alex Thomson of Independent Television News reports on the human accident that now threatens to become an environmental problem. Continue reading
In other news Tuesday, a bomb tore through a busy market in Northwest Pakistan, killing at least 30 people. The blast hit vehicles of an anti-Taliban militia in the Khyber region near the Afghan border. Also, U.S. forces staged another sea rescue of Iranians in distress. Continue reading
More New Jersey residents evacuated their homes early Wednesday as floodwaters from Hurricane Irene continued to ravage the northern part of the state. Jeffrey Brown reports on the latest in recovery and cleanup efforts as 2 million people along the East Coast remain without power. Continue reading
Japan and the international community are scrambling to get water, food and shelter to thousands of earthquake and tsunami victims in northeastern Japan. Ray Suarez talks to World Vision's Casey Calamusa in Tokyo and the United Nation's Catherine Bragg, assistant secretary general for the coordination of humanitarian affairs. Continue reading
The death toll climbed to 1,900 after a massive earthquake and tsunami crippled northeastern Japan, but some officials estimated the toll would exceed 10,000. James Mates, Alex Thomson and Angus Walker of Independent Television News report from Japan on the rescue and recovery efforts. Continue reading
The Japan Red Cross is working around the clock to provide food, shelter and medical services to the many people injured and displaced by Friday's earthquake and tsunami. Continue reading
Three separate drilling plans were created to save the 33 Chilean miners trapped in the San Jose mine. Margaret Warner talks to one Americans who helped orchestrate the rescue. Continue reading
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Scotland's John White was the last to clinch his place, the third seed overcoming a hip injury to defeat Canadian Shahier Razik over four games.
White faces Nick Matthew on Monday after the second seed beat English compatriot Jonathan Kemp.
The other semi-final is an all-English affair, with top seed James Willstrop facing Peter Barker.
Barker eased through against fellow Englishman Chris Ryder 11-5 11-3 11-1.
Willstrop enjoyed an 11-6 11-5 9-11 11-8 win over Frenchman Renan Lavigne.
White defeated Razik 11-2 11-8 12-14 11-9, while Matthew progressed in three straight games, 11-9 11-7 11-4 against Kemp.
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> I have a setup where currently a public IP that is different from the
> WAN address is used for SMTP inbound. It is using Server NAT for the
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that's how it should work by default - server NAT is inbound only.
> How do I configure the NAT so that outgoing SMTP originates on the
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Greek modernist composer Iannis Xenakis offers this second volume of electronic works. "Polytope de Cluny" and "Hibiki-Hana-Ma" are presented in new and restored tape transfers and are released here commercially in surround sound for the first time. Also featured in this program is the first commercial release of "Fer Chaud," Jacques Brissot and Nicolas Schoeffer's 1957 short film about artist Victor Vasarely.


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