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Nanjing Iron & Steel Group chief executive Yang Siming has conceded that the benchmark iron ore price for the 2010-11 financial year could rise by five per cent to 10 per cent.
He said the surging iron ore imports seen this year on the back of strong demand in China meant that the major iron ore producers held the ascendency in the next round of negotiations.
However, he said that this situation would likely change within a few years once production begins at a number of new iron ore projects, particularly those in which Chinese companies hold major stakes.
Earlier this month China Iron & Steel Association (CISA) vice-chairman Luo Bingsheng also acknowledged that prices could rise in the next round of talks. Analysts have predicted that the iron ore contract price for next year could increase by up to 30 per cent.
Shanghai based steel analysts with Steel Business Briefing said preliminary negotiations have started between Rio Tinto and Japanese steel makers with the miners demanding a 25 per cent increase.
Talks between Rio and the Chinese steel industry – Baosteel and CISA – do not appear likely any time soon with the relationship between the Anglo-Australian company and CISA still strained after the arrest of four of its Shanghai-based marketing team in July.
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Anyone who wonders why he's slipping in the polls need listen or read no further than this -- a revealing excerpt from John McCain's interview today on Fox News Sunday:
WALLACE: How would you fight the War on Terror differently than it's being fought now?
J. MCCAIN: I would probably announce the closing of Guantanamo Bay. I would move those detainees to Fort Leavenworth. I would announce we will not torture anyone.
I would announce that climate change is a big issue, because we've got some image problems in the world. I think that we've got to understand — diplomatic, intelligence-wise.
Clearly, in the area of, quote, "propaganda," in the area of the war of ideas, we are not winning as much as — well, in some ways we are behind.
Al-Jazeera and others maybe, in the view of some — my view — may sometimes do a better job than we are.
At the end of the day, it's how people make up their minds as to whether they want to embrace our values, our standards, our ideals, or whether they want to go the path of radical Islamic extremism, which is an affront to everything we stand for and believe in.
So on the one hand, radical Islamic extremism is an affront to everything we stand for and believe in. And on the other hand, the best way to fight it is to close Guantanamo Bay and talk more about global warming. You know, it's a hard call, but between McCain and Barak Obama (during Thursday's debate) on the WOT, at this point I'd have to give Obama a slight edge.
MODERATOR: . . . Senator Obama, if, God forbid a thousand times, while we were gathered here tonight, we learned that two American cities had been hit simultaneously by terrorists, and we further learned beyond the shadow of a doubt it had been the work of al Qaeda, how would you change the U.S. military stance overseas as a result?
OBAMA: Well, the first thing we'd have to do is make sure that we've got an effective emergency response, something that this administration failed to do when we had a hurricane in New Orleans. And I think that we have to review how we operate in the event of not only a natural disaster, but also a terrorist attack.
The second thing is to make sure that we've got good intelligence, A, to find out that we don't have other threats and attacks potentially out there; and B, to find out do we have any intelligence on who might have carried it out so that we can take potentially some action to dismantle that network.
But what we can't do is then alienate the world community based on faulty intelligence, based on bluster and bombast. Instead, the next thing we would have to do, in addition to talking to the American people, is making sure that we are taling to the international community.
Because as has already been stated, we're not going to defeat terrorists on our own. We've got to strengthen our intelligence relationships with them, and they've got to feel a stake in our security by recognizing that we have mutual security interests at stake.
There are, of course, similarities between the answers, even though the questions themselves are somewhat different. But McCain's responses are actually counterproductive, while Obama's are (leaving the silly political swipe aside) simply inadequate. Bottom line: Presidential candidates McCain and Obama both seem to agree that the best strategy for defending America against enemies hellbent on our destruction is to get more people to like us better.


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Haven't had one in ages, but I just started missing their Route 66 and Lost in Austin burritos.
Earlier this week, all of the dozen or so Burritovilles left in the city abruptly closed. Yesterday, The New York Times' Tina Kelley quotes an owner of a jewelry store next to the Burritoville on Water Street: "A couple of days ago the workers, the chefs and delivery boys showed up around 10 in the morning and were waiting on the stoop out front. Eventually they went home because no one showed up to open the store."
If you think you've heard of something similar happening at another veg-friendly establishment, you're right.
Burritoville was founded and later sold by Steve Lynn and David LaPointe (who, now with his wife, Jean LaPointe owns Curly's Vegetarian Lunch). They (and another partner Bob Salamack) also started Veg-City Diner which had a 14th Street and Sixth Ave location and another at Third Ave off 9th Street.
The Third Ave location opened just days before the 9/11 attacks and shuttered weeks after. The remaining Veg-City Diner on 14th Street remained open for another couple years and had quite a following before it abruptly closed due to a reported kitchen fire. (It was Veg-City Diner, with its incredible revolving vegan cakes display, that made Danielle Konya's VeganTreats famous.)
Strangely enough, some waiters and chefs who worked at the Veg-City Diner reported that they had not been paid for weeks before that fire. And those who were owed wages couldn't identify anyone who supposedly worked the day the fire reportedly happened. (Bear in mind that Veg-City Diner was a 24-Hour establishment.)
Days after Veg-City Diner shuttered, employees and customers were informed via a sign taped to the gate that the restaurant will re-open soon. But it never happened. Last I heard, a few persistent workers received some payment of back wages, but some never recovered any payment.
More from the Times article: "Burritoville's Web site has closed, its various phones are either constantly busy or unanswered, and the company president, Jonathan Bernstein, could not be reached for comment. A woman who returned a message on the company's behalf, identifying herself only as a member of Burritoville's 'executive management,' said the chain would reopen several stores in the next two weeks."
Let's hope the many hard-working Burritoville workers will not be screwed – especially considering the tough economic times we're in.
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quietgrrrlon #
Last time I was there, I stood at the counter for about 2 minutes while the staff completely ignored me. Excuse me for not crying too much.
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Michaelon #
And there was always roaches on the free nacho bar.
so gross.
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.on #
I'm really going to miss Burritoville. Those free chips and salsa were a lifesaver to me during some really tough times. And it was some of the tastiest salsa ever, too, especially the chunky "salsa-of-the-day" and the incendiary green stuff.
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BurritoVille Crusaseron #
Let's all give a moment of silence for these fallen menu items, we shall never get a chance to consume again: The Barbeque Tempeh Wrap :( , The TLT Wrap :(, and a final tear for the Vegetarian Sloppy Joe wrap, always a winner. Boo Hoo. This sucks. To comment #2, I never saw roaches at the nacho bar. EVER.
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Wendy Williamson #
The last time I went to the Burritoville on 23rd street. I saw the BIGGEST bug I've ever seen (about 6 or 7 inches long and a few inches wide) crawling up the wall. I never went back to that place again.
I'm not crying about their failure.
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lol, i was good friends with Steve Lynn and would not trust him as faras i could throw him. Why don't reporters check and see where Steve Lynns start up money came from after he got out of prison.
steves partner seemed like a really nice guy,
as for Burritoville, it was overpriced and mediocre at best
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First of all of you people who missed Burritoville, I miss it dearly too, and for all of whom, who are criticizing David LaPointe and Steve Lynn, this is for you. It is not David LaPointe?s fault to have a slimy gross business partner like Steve Lynn. This man not only was a bad person but a bully to David LaPointe. David LaPointe was a good man and a hard worker, and at the same time raising Two kids. There should never be any blame on David, its all Steve Lynn's fault. Back to the people who miss Burritoville, I hope there will be another restaurant as good as Burritoville one day.
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I know another victim of Steve Lynn. He helped open a restaurant and demanded cash payments wanting to be a silent partner because of his record. Then when he didn't get what he wanted he stole the business papers. He is not a good person by any means.


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Israel to sign deal to acquire sixth German submarine (HA´ARETZ NEWS) By Barak Ravid 03/20/12)
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Israel will sign a deal tomorrow to acquire a sixth German-made submarine, with the German government paying a third of the cost. The deal will be inked in Berlin by Defense Minister Ehud Barak and his German counterpart, Thomas de Maiziere.
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"Despite all the problems en route, Israel is determined to equip itself with this tool," the official said. "When we have more submarines we can maintain continuous operations, and that gives the navy some breathing room."
The German parliament approved the agreement, including Germany´s 135 million euro contribution, a few months ago, following three years of negotiations. It did so only after Israel released the Palestinian Authority tax revenue that it froze when UNESCO admitted "Palestine" as a member state.
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"Although there are disagreements on the Palestinian issue, Germany is a very friendly country, and there is well-established security cooperation with them," the official added.
The signing ceremony tomorrow will be attended by former Israeli ambassador to Germany Yoram Ben Zeev, who worked intensively over the past three years to advance the submarine deal. His replacement, Yaakov Hadas, who presented his credentials last week, will also attend.
Israel´s submarine fleet is the navy´s long-range strategic arm. It currently numbers three German-made Dolphin vessels, with a fourth and fifth on order.
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The fleet also carries out intelligence-gathering missions far from Israel´s borders and defends its territorial waters.
Construction of the fourth and fifth submarines, in the German city of Kiel, is almost complete, and they are scheduled to be delivered in 2013 and 2014, respectively. These two vessels are equipped with state-of-the-art systems that enable them to remain underwater for a longer period of time.
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Thanks for the additional pics. The run out to the Lost Coast with you was very very cool. The ride on Mattole Road and the experience of seeing the Lost Coast for the first time at sunset will be remembered for a long time. Just finished the Sierra tour two weeks ago. That was another great trip going over many of the Sierra mountain passes. Hope to ride with you on another tour.
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Thanks Kevin! It was great meeting you on that trip - sorry you had to cut out early (speaking of tires - I barely made it back on my front)
I'll post the rest of my photos tmrw after some sleep
Hey Craig - this one really made me laugh. Yes, that's me trying to get 'the shot'. Needed a bit of height on that one. What you may not be able to see is I'm balancing on one leg, and have my left leg on the handlebar for a bit of support. Too funny. Been doing that shot for a long, long time.
Caught again... This on on Hwy 96 along the mighty Klamath River
As promised - I've posted my photos from the trip here.
Just watched the video. Great fun but I'm wondering what kind of software you use to edit out all the cages you must have seen on the roadOriginally Posted by pashnit
OK, now I see what northern CA "cages" look like.Originally Posted by pashnit
Tour guide my ass, we're lost.
Robert doesn't look convinced. Heart surgeon you say?
Heart surgeon? Got some swap land for ya.
This one I just like, never noticed this rock formation in Lassen NP !
This one is great too Ed!
Reminds me of this one I shot awhile back after being on the road for a couple days. My son was 6 mo here.
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Yes, this is a very good point. Noisebridge is supposed to be a hackerspace. However, a lot of the stuff at NB is attractive to a much larger population than just hackers - free WiFi, space, kitchen, etc.

 If we are radically inclusive and let in everyone who finds the space useful - even if they otherwise don't cause problems - then NB quickly ceases to be a hackerspace, as the hackers are outnumbered by other people.

For example, I like the Free School people, they haven't caused any problems, but let's face it, they are not interested at all in coding/electronics/game design/etc. They have found NB a convenient place to camp since it has a lot of useful infrastructure - but they are not quite hackers. (You can get into all kinds of semantic discussions about how they are "hacking" education)

Having a critical mass of mostly hackers is key to the kind of interactions and community I am looking for. A policy of radical inclusion will lead to the loss of this critical mass, since there is a much larger community of non-hackers that finds the infrastructure at NB useful, and soon they will crowd out the hackers. This is not theoretical - I see this happening already.

We discussed the problem with sleepers earlier, and how having too many people sleeping at the space poisons the atmosphere for people who are trying to do crazy stuff/projects/work. The same thing happens when you have a lot of people in the space who are mostly non-hackers: mostly they keep to themselves, or sometimes ask basic questions. At best they start to become interested in what's going on. What rarely happens is that they are the kind of people with whom you can have an exciting synergistic conversation.

That's a best case scenario: that NB fills up with nice, well-meaning people who find the space useful, but are not hackers. The space slowly becomes less appealing/interesting to those willing to pay dues, and it slowly founders - or turns into something else.

The worst case scenario is that NB in effect becomes a soup kitchen/homeless shelter. (If you've volunteered at one of the latter, you will know that crazy people/fights/theft/threatening environment is often part of the package). ĀThe space VERY QUICKLY becomes unappealing to people who are willing to pay dues, and collapses, probably shortly after the 5th time police are called. (At some point the local low-lifes will figure out that they can take the power tools in the shop to the pawnshop on the next block, which will kind of suck.)

I think some kind of filter that is hacker-friendly would be a good idea. There needs to be some barrier to entry to NB, if not financial at least intellectual. If anybody CAN come in without any effort, then anybody WILL come in.

On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 5:22 PM, Ryan Rawson <email@example.com> wrote:

 I really like this solution, since I don't think we want noisebridge
 turning in to a crack den, or theft prone area, making the oh-so
 praised "non-NT" nerds afraid and driving them out.

 So, is noisebridge a hackspace, or a soup kitchen? It can't be both,
 since the hackers will flee after their laptops and cell phones are
 stolen for the Nth time.

 -ryan

 On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM, Jonathan Lassoff <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
 > On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 4:22 PM, Casey Callendrello <email@example.com> wrote:
 >> As word of Noisebridge spreads ever-wider, it becomes more difficult to
 >> balance the ideal of radical inclusion with the fact that not everyone
 >> understands and respects our community.
 >>
 >> To bring this to real-life, the collective action has equated "radical
 >> inclusion" with "we open the gate for everyone who buzzes in."
 >>
 >> Noisebridge, which has lots of desirable targets for theft, relies on a
 >> security system consisting almost solely of human scrutiny of everyone
 >> who uses the gate buzzer. This is a security system that does not scale.
 >> I've been in the place on a Wednesday evening, and it seemed that the
 >> buzzer rang 20 times an hour. Compounding the problem:
 >> Ā Ā * many welcomed and accepted people rely on the buzzer as their
 >> only means of access
 >> Ā Ā * Therefore, 99% of buzzer ringers are "false positives" - people
 >> who require absolutely no scrutiny
 >> Ā Ā * Not everyone is comfortable with confronting possible Bad People
 >>
 >> What if buzzing-in is strongly discouraged or even disallowed? ĀWe'd
 >> need a way for welcomed people to demonstrate that they are a part of
 >> the Noisebridge Community. There are some technical solutions to this
 >> problem (more suggestions welcome!):
 >>
 >> * Disable or delay buzzer from 10p - 10a
 >> Ā Ā * Make buzzer sound 1-5 min after button is pressed.
 >> * Weekly rotating access code; install number pad on the gate
 >> Ā Ā ** code can be distributed widely; email bot sends to mailing list,
 >> visitors may subscribe at will
 >> * VOIP dial-in number, maybe require the same code to be entered
 >> * must buzz correct morse code sequence
 >> * gate has SMS shortcode, text to open using Twilio
 >>
 >> In short, if we make it trivially easy to participate in the community
 >> and disable the buzzer, that may take much of the load off of the human
 >> scaling system.
 >
 > I really love the idea that if you're technically skilled and want to
 > sort of "hack your way" in, by all means you should find a way in.
 >
 > I'm guessing most of the people that have come in and caused a
 > nuisance have no idea what SSH or scripts are. I feel like by making
 > documented, but technical, instructions on how to get in -- we could
 > make a fun puzzle to welcome visiting (computer-inclined) hackers. It
 > could also act as a bit of an initial filter to select for the "hacker
 > mentality".
 >
 > </two cents>
 >
 > --j
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STEP OFF: DANCING's Final Three Ladies Vie for the ALL STAR Title
Whether or not DANCING WITH THE STARS is your guilty pleasure and set for a season pass on TiVo, whether it's something you hate or love or hate-to-love, this season is essentially over. Tonight is the final performance episode of DANCING WITH THE STARS: ALL STARS, and tomorrow, America and the judges will place that glitzy trophy in a contestant's hand. For the first time in the series' history, that hand will undoubtedly be a female's.
For tonight's final round of routines, the remaining contestants, Shawn Johnson, Kelly Monaco, and Melissa Rycroft, gave two performances: a rehash of a routine from earlier in the season (though all three chose their 'iconic' dance from week three,) and a freestyle dance so super-sized, so circus-like, so over-the-top that it would make the artists in Cirque du Soleil cry all of that clown makeup right off.
So let's get down to it and find out where each lady stands going into tomorrow's finale:
Melissa Rycroft & Tony Dovolani: 30/30 + 29/30 = 60/60
Week 3's 'Iconic' Dance: Samba
Rycroft's rehash of her samba from the third week of performances was three things: clean, undoubtedly more finely performed, and so sharp her perfectly placed arms could slice right through the revamped (read: extra glitzy) mirrorball trophy. It also cut through Carrie Ann's nonsense and she was rewarded with three perfect 10s.
Carrie Ann: "Fabulous."
Bruno: "[You are] a Brazilian Bombshell."
Score: 30/30
Rycroft danced barefoot. In a white dress. She might as well have been some tree-dwelling, woodland bride except that she somehow made this entire contemporary routine - set to a Beyonce song (odd choice) - anything but perfect. And the scores reflect it.
Carrie Ann: "Freestyle. Jackpot."
Bruno & Len: essentially speechless.
Score: 30/30
Kelly Monaco & Val Chmerkovskiy: 29.5/30 + 29.5/30 = 59/60
Week 3 'Iconic' Dance: Paso Doble
The first time Monaco performed this paso doble, she received a 27 - a reasonably high score for a dance in the third week. After round two, there's no doubt this has become her finest, most technically perfected performance. And regardless if she looked like she tried to run away from Chmerkovskiy right in the middle of the routine - yes, a mishap - you just sort of have to overlook it. As did the judges (minus one), who award Monaco her first 10s of the season.
Len: "Your best dance to date. Well done."
Carrie Ann: of course she pointed out the mishap. Which is equally surprising as it is great: the judges could stand to embrace a little bitter anger on DANCING.
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Louisiana gardeners have been growing the coneflower, or Echinacea purpurea, for years.
It's a tough, resilient plant that's extremely attractive to butterflies, LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill said.
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For years, the only color available has been a sort of magenta-purple. But plant breeders have been trying to expand the color range. And they've finally done it.
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It's an All-America winner, and it has an outstanding range of colors — yellows, golds, oranges, reds and more.
These plants are tough, with few insect or disease problems, Gill said.
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Students on the sixth grade Kids.com team at LaRue County Middle School recently created a feature article in their social studies class. Teacher Jim B. Phelps said students were able to choose any topic that they had studied in social studies class up to this point in the year.
What's your government and economy type? Is it communism? Communism has a unique history. For the government they have dictatorship. With communism, people have very little freedom.
The dictator controls all political freedoms. A dictator is the leader and makes all laws for the people. The ruler usually takes over by force and relies on the police and military to come into and keep power. Some people say that a dictator rules with an "iron grip."
Communism doesn't end here; it also has a command economy.
LaRue County FFA will celebrate National FFA Week through Feb. 27. "Lead Out Loud" is the theme this year as members pledge to show off what makes them premier leaders in their schools and communities.
I recently had the privilege of meeting with the leadership of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, at their new Fort Knox headquarters. Col. Christopher Toner and his team want to do all they can to help their soldiers and families settle in to our region and we wanted to be sure they knew our region was here to make this job easier. I expressed the great affection our communities have for soldiers and their families and how appreciative we all are for their brave service.
I had planned a column about Abraham Lincoln this week because it is nearly his birthday (201 years) and he was born here after all.
But a monumental event occurred a few days early that overshadowed any thoughts of our 16th President. He'll have to wait another week.
Friday, my daughter Amanda gave birth to my second granddaughter after a relatively short labor. At least it was much shorter than Amanda's labor with her first baby.
I was exhausted afterwards. Birthing babies is hard work.
As you read this, the 2010 General Assembly Session has convened. It will be a 60-day session in which our first priority will be developing a budget under serious financial constraints. We also will be looking at pro-life legislation, legislative retirement reform, government transparency, allowing the people to decide on whether they would like to expand gambling, as well as other issues. It promises to be a busy session.
Not untypically, many of us in these United States believe we have the best country there is – that it has both the best political and economic systems. While not exactly utopia or Camelot of King Arthur fame, we believe it is the best humanity has yet devised.
While I am not a professional historian, I do know that there are many major wonderful (and not so wonderful) world powers that have come and gone over decades, centuries and millennia. One of the tasks in studying history seems to be to get acquainted with these powers and what happened as they evolved.
Main Street relies on help from our friends such as the Lincoln Museum, Chamber of Commerce, City of Hodgenville, board members and directors.
The value of a volunteer group such as the Genealogy Society is easy to show in matching hours contributed toward the Historic District expansion project. The value of volunteers is hard to assess and impossible to overstate. The recent luncheon is a case in point. The Community Room cost ($100) was donated (a frequent happening for us) by the Lincoln Museum.
As a lifelong journalist, I love a good story. Here's one for you.
A 16-year-old rides a 100-cc trail bike to a town near his home to apply for his first job. He's only one semester removed from a high school typing class that may be his only qualification for the position.
He gets the part-time job, makes the most of it and begins a career. Through a lot of effort and long hours, he comes across opportunities that eventually take him far away from home. But life knocks him around and sends him back.
Kentuckians with iPhones will find it easier than ever to remain connected to the Kentucky State Capitol.
The Legislative Research Commission has unveiled an iPhone-friendly way for people to have ready access to information about lawmakers, legislation moving through the General Assembly and legislative news. With one touch on their home screen, iPhone users can pull up key features of the Kentucky Legislature Home Page that have been formatted specifically for their phones.
Every now and then I read something in the newspapers that simply takes my breath away. This time it's the recent story about the Buffalo School Apartments project.
I think I got it.
AU Associates gets the property declared a historic place. This qualifies them to get federal and state money to renovate it. They get $2.8 million. Can I assume that is tax money? I think so, money we paid in state and federal taxes.
"We've really been praying for this for some time," said (Johan) Graham.
Every now and then a government body has the opportunity to truly "fix things." A second chance to do things right.
My first acquaintance with pyramids was in history and geography classes – where I learned that pyramids were monuments to important people in the Middle East who died a very long time ago.
Then pyramids showed up in math classes.
We would like to thank everyone who supported our recent Perkins Brothers Concert with Elvis and Meatloaf.com at The Historic State Theater in Elizabethtown.
When the weather turned bad, the snow piled up and the temperatures dropped to single digits we expected a big drop in attendance. We were very pleasantly surprised to see hundreds of you in those new seats. You certainly showed your support for the State Theater and we thank you for it.
Topping the movie box office recently is the incredible true story of Michael Oher, a first round pick in last year's National Football League draft who faced a future without hope as a homeless teenager with few people in his life who seemed to care.
"The Blind Side" is not a story about football, or even homelessness, but about the hope that one family can provide to a lonely young person.
Someone asked me recently why we publish details and photos from fatal crashes, fires and other tragedies.
That's certainly a fair question. It's also one that I'm sure has been debated in newsrooms around the world. For that reason, I believe such a question deserves what I hope is a thoughtful and considerate answer.
Aren't you happy to be living and see the beginning of a new year? What expectations we have of ourselves ...
When I first heard about the proposed laptop initiative for LaRue County students, I had a knee-jerk reaction. What? Purchase computers for students? Don't they already have them at school?
I was raised by parents who grew up during the Great Depression. They didn't expect to receive extras.
That's why my first thought was that taxpayer money should not go toward providing computers to individual students. After all, nobody ever bought me a computer, much less a pencil, and I turned out OK – well, mostly.
But I've changed my mind.
With the beginning of another new year, new opportunities arise to better ourselves, to help others and to improve our own particular situations. In addition to the usual list of resolutions – lose weight, start new hobbies, give more time to family and friends – consider adding the following in order to help gain more freedom and independence for yourself in the new year.
During this New Year, I will:
Bobby Morrison's Santa Claus program wants to thank everyone for their donations and volunteering their time to make this 43rd year a very special one. The caring people of this community have helped to make this program a great success.
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By Rose L. Thayer
Killeen Daily Herald
FORT HOOD — Soldiers of the "Black Jack" brigade were dealt a new hand Tuesday, welcoming a new commander and adding a campaign streamer to the unit's colors.
The 1st Cavalry Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team hosted a command change ceremony on Cooper Field to say goodbye to Col. John A. Peeler and Command Sgt. Maj. Emmett M. Maunakea and to greet Col. Robert F. Whittle Jr.
"I didn't get here today without having a lot of help and support," said Peeler. He took extra care to thank his wife, Trish Peeler, for her support and to wish her a happy birthday.
"During my career, I've had the honor of serving with a cohort of the Army's finest (noncommissioned officers). That trend absolutely continued in Black Jack. None were finer than Emmett Maunakea, one of the finest soldiers and leaders I've ever seen," he said.
The two worked together for the duration of Peeler's two-year command, including a six-month deployment to Iraq during the second half of 2011. The brigade helped advise, train, assist and equip Iraqi forces while transitioning nine installations to the Iraqi government.
For those successes, the brigade earned a Meritorious Unit Commendation, given to a unit for outstanding service for at least six continuous months during a period of military operations related to combat efforts.
Maj. Gen. Anthony Ierardi, division commander, said Black Jack's success was because the brigade implemented exemplary training before deploying and then took the fight to the enemy.
"It all represents the tremendous work of the officers, (noncommissioned officers) and soldiers of this unit," he said. "Col. Peeler is a true American leader and cavalryman."
Peeler and his family will be moving to work at U.S. Central Command at McDill Air Force Base, Fla.
Whittle came to Fort Hood from the Pentagon, where he served as a planner in the Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, Joint Staff.
"Our mission is to deploy, fight and win," he said. "Our requirement — our obligation — is to train lethal, flexible, agile and capable soldiers, and we will deliver."
Whittle and his wife, Kathleen, a native Texan, said they had hoped to get stationed at Fort Hood.
"There's an incredible history and heritage that comes with the Black Jack brigade, and it's exciting to be a part of it," he said.
Looking ahead, Whittle said he plans to get to know his team and battalions as the soldiers go into training this fall.
"He'll bring the Black Jack Brigade Combat Team to new heights," said Ierardi. "It's a tough new mission, because the toughest people get the toughest job."
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text: OverviewBack to top Pukka Herbs - Organic Herbal Tea Lemongrass & Ginger - 20 Tea Bags Item# :111314UPC# :5065000523923 Brand:Pukka Herbs Size/Form:20 Tea Bags Ship Weight:0.15 Servings:20 Dosage:1 Tea Bag(s) Flavor:Lemongrass & Ginger Pukka Herbs - Herbal Tea Lemongrass & Ginger - 20 Tea Bags (1.27 oz / 36 g) Pukka Herbs Lemongrass and Ginger Organic Herbal Tea is delightfully fresh and uplifting. Lemongrass and ginger is an delightfully fresh, uplifting organic herbal tea. 100% caffeine-free. The finest, organic lemongrass has been selected for this fragrant, zesty tea. Blended it with ginger for a subtle spicy finish. Naturally caffeine free, 100% organically grown and ethically sourced, we hope this is the best lemongrass tea you will ever taste. About AmlaLatin: Emblica OfficinalisAmla' literally means 'sour' another name for Amalaki is Dhatri; Dhatri means 'mother' or 'nurse', indicating that Amalaki is the ultimate carer and healer. It is the major ingredient in Chywanaprash; the elixir tonic paste that is a superb rejuvenative for the lungs, all three doshas and the reproductive system. Use Amalaki for reducing inflammation in the digestive tract,, assisting the bowels and strengthening the heart. The Amla tree, also known as Amalaki or Indian Gooseberry, is a small tree that is indigenous to India. It produces fruit that have been used in Ayurveda both as a food and a medicine for thousands of years. The fruits are very sour in taste and contain high levels of bioflavanoids and vitamin C. It is said that they contain 30 times more vitamin C than oranges. It takes approximately 7 years for the trees to start producing fruit. The fruit are normally ready for harvest between November and January. This photo was taken in Sri Lanka where the collectors climb up the amla tree and use sacks around their shoulders to collect the fruit in the tree. This protects the fruits from bruising and gives you the best quality amla. Amla can easily be recognised from its many small leaflets as in the photograph here. After harvesting the fresh Amla Pukka blanches the fruit for a couple of minutes to soften the flesh so that the seeds can be removed. The de-seeded amla is immediately laid out onto drying trays and put in a hot air dryer. This keeps the amla a light orange colour and preserves its nutritious properties. Beautiful dry organic amla. Another name for amla is 'dhatri' meaning 'mother' as amla's health benefits care for you as a mother does. This is Sri Vardana with his family in Sri Lanka. Vardana collects Amalaki fruits from trees growing organically on his land. He also collects Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Arjuna, Sariva and Vacha. The three fruits that make up Triphala; Haritaki on the inside, Bibhitaki in the middle and Amla on the outer ring. "A fresh, uplifting organic herbal tea - 100% caffeine-free. The finest, organic lemongrass has been selected for this fragrant, zesty tea. I have blended it with ginger for a subtle spicy finish. "Herbs have been used to support health for thousands of years. At Pukka we create unique blends to harness their incredible potential. "Enjoy it and stay well." Sebastian PolePukka's Ayurvedic Practitioner and Herbalist Pukka Herbs Frequently Asked Questions Is it safe for children to drink Pukka herbal teas?Pukka do not recommend their teas to any child under 1 year old without the advice of a practitioner. This is just a precautionary principle as the herbs can be safely used by anyone but as children's immune systems are still immature they recommend that you take the advice of a practitioner after a face-to-face meeting. Is it okay to take herbal remedies if I'm about to have surgery?Pukka advise stopping herbs 7 days before surgery to avoid any complications.All of their formulas are safe to take for surgery, but due to the associated risk of affecting blood clotting they advise that they are avoided prior to surgery. Can I drink your teas that have licorice in if I have high blood pressure?Essentially, Yes. All problems ever associated with licorice have been from eating excessive licorice candy sweets. There is a consensus amongst experts that a safe level of licorice consumption for most people is at least 2.5g per day. The 'culprit' is considered to be one of licorice's compounds known as Glycyrrhizic acid (GA) that can cause renal sodium retention leading to increased blood pressure in some individuals. The 'safe' amount of 2.5g per day is arrived at by determining that consuming about 100mg/day of GA avoids any blood pressure effects. The typical GA content of licorice is in the range of about 4% for Glycyrrhiza glabra (European licorice). As the highest percentage of licorice in any of their teas is 25% (Licorice and Cinnamon tea) and the herbs in the teabag weigh a total of 2g, it means that you would have to take 5 cups a day of Licorice and Cinnamon tea to be near to consuming 2.5g of licorice a day and arriving at the 100mg threshold. All of their other teas have less licorice. Please see the information under "Are Pukka teas safe to drink during pregnancy" for more information regarding Licorice and Glycyrrhizic Acid consumption during pregnancy. Are your products gluten free?Yes, all their products are gluten free. Are your products vegetarian or vegan?All their products are vegetarian. Chywanaprash contains honey and ghee (clarified butter). Ghee contains ghee! (Made from organic milk). Are your teas loose or in bags?They come in teabags that are sealed in an individual envelope, perfectly convenient for taking to work, on holiday or wherever you go! About Pukka TeasFrom the spring of Morning Time to the calm of Night Time, they've created delicious organic herbal teas to match your every mood and moment. Specially blended by master herbalist Sebastian Pole, each of their blends is full of flavour and rich in therapeutic benefit. Here at Pukka they believe that the perfect cuppa should taste incredible and leave you feeling fabulous. Whether you need to rev up, wind down or simply indulge, they have a blend for every occasion. Keeping in balance with nature, they use herbs from fair trade, sustainable sources and enjoy long-term relationships with their farmers to ensure you get only the finest flavours. Anything less just wouldn't be Pukka. Pukka hope you enjoy drinking their teas as much as they enjoy creating them. Best wishes from everyone at Pukka!


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For the second year, we've teamed up with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to bring bird lovers the ultimate birding photo contest. Each week we're giving away prizes and sharing some of our favorite recipes, perfect for fueling a healthy, happy day of watching birds. Check back here each week for a great recipe, and don't forget to vote on your favorites and enter your own photos in BirdSpotter!
Blueberry pancakes are a wonderful reminder of hot summer during these cold, blustery winter days. The whole wheat pastry flour gives whole grain nutrition, without weighing down the pancakes. Yogurt gives a nice tang to accompany the sweet berries. Use a lemon-flavored yogurt for an extra burst of sunshine! Serve these with warm maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar and enjoy a bite of summer while you watch winter roll by.
Bluebird Pancakes
- 1/2 cup Blueberries
- 1/2 cup Yogurt
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
Sift dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk and yogurt together then add to dry ingredients. Stir until just combined then fold in blueberries. Fry pancakes on a hot greased griddle, turning once. Makes 10 pancakes.


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Sony has launched its "Welcome Back" program in an effort to win back PlayStation Network users following a major data breach.
The program allows all PSN subscribers who joined before April 20 to download two free PlayStation 3 titles and two free PlayStation Portable games, reads a post on the official PlayStation blog.
PS3 owners can choose between Dead Nation, inFamous, LittleBigPlanet, Super Stardust HD and Wipeout HD + Fury.
PSP owners can select between LittleBigPlanet (PSP), ModNation Racers, Pursuit Force and Killzone: Liberation.
Sony is also offering a free, 30-day subscription to premium service PlayStation Plus, free virtual items for PlayStation Home and a selection of movie rentals at no charge.
The content in the "Welcome Back" program will be available until July 3.
Sony is launching the initiative after it was forced to shut down PSN after an intrusion exposed users' personal data. Along with the free content, Sony is also providing all users up to 12 months of identity theft protection.
Mike Snider began covering the video game industry during the Super Nintendo-Sega Genesis clash in 1992. An original pinball wizard, he eventually was seduced by Robotron: 2084 and Tempest. These days he is a fan of action/shooters and lives out his Keith Moon fantasies playing a mean drum kit on music games. More about Mike.
Brett Molina has been writing about video games for USA TODAY since 2005. He is well-versed in Madden NFL, the fighting genre and first-person shooters. The first video game he played was Asteroids at a local arcade. He has been hooked ever since. More about Brett.


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There are normally 20+ varieties available throughout the season. The season begins with Paula Red in mid Aug and ends with Granny Smith in early November. Our cider mill squeezes fresh "unpasteurized" juice a couple of times a week. Many, many of our customers have been with us for 15-20 years.
Louden's is located 4 miles west of Urbana on State Route 560, the orchard is one mile north of US Route 36. Some maps will show the small village of Westville (On US 36). The orchard is one mile north of Westville.
From Columbus the route is I-70 west to US 29 to Urbana, US 36 to Westville then north a mile to Loudens.
From Dayton the route is I675 north to I-70 east to US 4 to Springfield. Then US 68 to Urbana- 36W to 560. 560 N to Loudens.


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Subject: [MILLIGAN] Julius Milligan
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:33:14 -0600
Jim, yes, I am still out here and still searching for the family of Julius Millican (I don't know where the Washington came from, I've never seen it anywhere else) and Catherine Hart. I'm 99.9 percent positive that the father of my William Riley Milligan was Julius Millican, Jr., who married Melinda Scarborough, and of course his parents were Julius Sr. and Catherine. Cannot find the proof positive but have not given up. For now I am accepting the lineage on the "preponderance of the evidence."
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Dinner in a pill?— published: 12-04-2013
In a 1960s TV cartoon series, George Jetson of The Jetsons simply popped a pill when he wanted to eat. "Dinner in a pill" was promised as the food of the future. So why hasn't technology delivered on its promise? Simply put, no dietary supplement can reproduce the aromas, flavors, textures, or nutritional value of oven-roasted turkey, crusty, fresh-baked bread, juicy ripe pineapple, fragrant hot tea, or any other wholesome, delicious, performance-enhancing real food or beverage. And substituting dietary supplements for real food won't help performance either – check out our video here. So skip supplements—not meals. To learn more about how real foods should come before dietary supplements, check out HPRC's article in Operation Supplement Safety (OPSS).


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The programs of study for organ majors are designed to develop skilled performers with a knowledge of organ design, history, literature, and performance practices. Students will achieve a high degree of professional competence and learn appropriate stylistic approaches to the literature of various historical periods.
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For most parents, last year was eventful, to say the least. Not always pleasant, not always clear, but eventful. After all that stress of red states and blue states, it's time to take a little detour to the land of folk heroes and a special bear's house. "Tall Tales and Legends" won numerous awards when it aired on television and it is now available for home viewing. I watched two tales in this series. They are both delightful, and a nice way to introduce a new generation to classic American folklore. As we settle into 2005, we can all benefit from stories we view that brings out the best in all of us and highlights appreciation of others.
TALL TALES AND LEGENDS: JOHN HENRY, not rated, February 2005, $12.98 VHS, $14.98 DVD; ages 7 and up.
Take a retro ride with actress Shelley Duvall's "Tall Tales and Legends," and you won't regret it. John Henry is one of the oldest African American folk heroes, made famous in song and legend. Now Danny Glover plays the steel drivin' man with dignity and sincerity. In fact, grownups may wonder what happened between this wonderful character and performance and the final, silly entries in the Lethal Weapon series. Anyway, like most folktales, this story has many versions; this DVD follows one of the most popular ones as John Henry is born into slavery on a thunderous night and grows up to be a free man working on the railroad. He races a steam hammer to open up a tunnel in a mountain of rock. As the industrial age looms, he shows that a "natural man" with a 20-pound hammer in each hand can still accomplish more than a mere machine. Alongside Glover, there is a bravura performance by the lovely Lynne Whitfield, and Chicago's own Lou Rawls adds his velvet voice to the story. John Henry and his Irish servant friend Quinn (Tom Hulce) provide a reasonable way to start to help younger children understand slavery.
Sylvia Says: A. Makes history and folklore come alive in a fun and positive way.
TALL TALES AND LEGENDS: JOHNNY APPLESEED, not rated February 2005, $12.98 VHS, $14.98 DVD; ages 5 and up.
Johnny Appleseed's quality production values, slapstick comedy and witty dialogue will really pull you in. In this version, featuring Martin Short as the title character, the tale plays out as the case of a naive and hopeful youth rebelling against a dour dad and an unwanted Harvard education. Thanks to the intervention of Mother Nature (who prefers to be called Betty), young Johnny takes on a new last name and a mission to plant apples everywhere he goes. The underlying message is about sustainability, using what you need, respecting the Earth and peaceful coexistence with nature. However, when Short does his silly apple planting dance and Rob Reiner's delightfully despicable villain sends hunters out only to see them bring back handfuls of mouse skins, the laughs come easily, and Johnny Appleseed ends up more pleasant than preachy. The story is solidly engaging and the nearly 50 minutes go by quickly.
Sylvia Says: A. A great celebration of youth and nature.
BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE: EVERYBODY'S SPECIAL, not rated, August 2004, $9.99 VHS, $14.99 DVD; ages 2-5.
In a video landscape cluttered with "products" for our kids, quality still stands out, and "Bear in the Big Blue House: Everybody's Special" is nothing but quality. Three tales take us into a house where children's fears and curiosities are welcome, where it is OK to have our differences. In my favorite episode, the Bear bunch overcome their fears after meeting Benny Bat. Things start out a little awkwardly, with a question about how long he has been hanging around. But before you know it, everyone finds out they have things in common and break out in a new dance. "The Yard Sale" and "As Different as Day and Night" continue the theme of how important it is to appreciate each other, and how nice it is to try new things from time to time.
I was slow to get on the Bear bandwagon, until a discussion with my friend Paul, a father of two preschool-age daughters, made me realize that Jim Henson's magic is as alive as ever in Bear's big smile.
Sylvia Says: A+. Songs about colors and opposites, guides for social development and other concepts are helpful and appropriate for preschoolers.
Sylvia Ewing is a mom and a writer. She also is a producer at WBEZ Chicago Public Radio
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Valdosta overviewValdosta is a friendly locale unique for its amusement park and college atmosphere. You'll appreciate the café and dining choices. Visitors can explore the campus and neighborhood around Valdosta State University and North Florida Community College. There's plenty to explore, including local sights like Theatre Guild Valdosta and Bazemoor-Hyder Stadium. Valdosta is a family- and business-friendly destination with something for everyone.
Where to stay in ValdostaWhether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Valdosta has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Valdosta with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Valdosta hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Valdosta hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.
How to get to ValdostaFly in to Valdosta, GA (VLD-Valdosta Regional), 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from downtown Valdosta.
What to see around ValdostaOutdoorsy fun is on hand like adventure tours and sporting events, along with attractions such as:
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- • Lowndes County Historical Society Museum
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We are one of the largest taxi companies in Wychavon District Council who specialise in wheelchair accessible vehicles and providing CRB checked attendant escorts.
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As a small-business owner, you're probably always thinking about what more you could do to improve your business, whether it's adding new products, services, features, employees, or locations.
But author Matthew E. May (pictured) urges you to think about what you should stop or avoid doing instead. In his new book, The Laws of Subtraction: 6 Simple Rules for Winning in the Age of Excess Everything, May argues that less is more.
The Intuit Small Business Blog recently spoke with May about how removing "excess everything" is the key to success in today's world.
ISBB: What are "the laws of subtraction"?
May: In a nutshell, when you remove just the right things in just the right way, something good happens. Whether you're talking about an idea, a strategy, a product, or a service, it's a universal concept that has many applications.
Did you have an "aha" moment when you decided to write this book?
The moment came almost 10 years ago, when I was a consultant to Toyota. I was hired to help them flesh out ideas. I ran up against this wall on this project, and I was out of ideas. I guess my frustration showed, because a little piece of poetry, from the 2,500-year-old writings of Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, made its way to my workstation. The essence of that was, "To attain knowledge, add things every day; and to attain wisdom, subtract things every day." That was an "aha" moment. So I began to look at not what I should be doing, but rather what I should be thinking about not doing, or removing, or ignoring, or leaving out. That not only enabled me to complete the project successfully, but it launched me on an entirely different path in life.
What kinds of things might a small-business owner need to "subtract"?
"Subtraction" means the removal of anything that is obviously excessive, wasteful, harmful, hazardous, hard to use, unnatural, or even ugly. It could be a product or a service you're providing. It can also mean having the restraint from adding something in the first place. The grand strategy is to be careful of adding things that lead to excess, that lead to waste, or that lead to disenfranchising your users or customers.
Can you give us some examples?
One of the rules of subtraction is that the simplest rules create the most effective experience. An example is the phenomenal growth of (the photo-sharing app) Instagram. The first iteration was a multiple-featured mobile app called Burbn. No one used it. It was too feature-rich, too complicated. So the founders went back to the drawing board and essentially removed all but just a few features, so it became dirt simple. In the first four months after their launching, they acquired more followers than Google or Facebook in those four months.
Another example I love is In-N-Out Burger. They were innovators of the drive-thru burger stand in 1948, and they've used one of the laws of subtraction — eliminating information to engage the imagination. They have a cultish following that surrounds their menu and the fact that, for more than 60 years, their menu has never changed. They've got the same four food items they started with: hamburger, cheeseburger, the "double double," and fries.
By instituting a very simple rule, which is, "We will do anything you want to a hamburger," they have allowed their customers to become co-creators of their product. So, if you order a "Flying Dutchman," it will appear nowhere on any written menu, but on your receipt it will say "Flying Dutchman." That mystique made it very successful. By restraining themselves from adding to that menu, they avoided that "feature overflow."
How do you think "subtraction" works?
Neuroscience has been able to show us that most of our "aha" moments occur when we've immersed ourselves in something, then taken a break. That's why, while taking a shower or walking or driving — when the default network is in place and the executive part of the brain is quiet — that's when you get the ideas. A lot of work has been done to show that if you take a short break every 90 minutes, you avoid fatigue and you are generally more energetic and able to perform better at work. This notion of taking a break, taking a sabbatical, spending time in meditation, or taking long walks — that's the idea that doing something isn't always better than doing nothing.
Why does it take such an intentional effort to not clutter or add too much?
It doesn't come naturally. We are hardwired to do the opposite: to collect, to cache, to add, to hoard. We're not hardwired to subtract. The Eastern cultures are much more attuned to the notion of emptiness and sparseness. Most of the Zen-aesthetic design ideals revolve around subtraction. This is literally thinking differently.
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