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By Terry Oparka
Posted December 5, 2012
Crews and equipment stand ready to battle Old Man Winter on city and county streets in Troy.
By City Council direction, snow will be cleared off city streets within 24 hours after a snowfall of more than 4 inches ends.
To accomplish this — about 500 pieces of equipment, including 70 police vehicles, 36 vehicles and apparatuses, and 52 pieces of snow removal equipment have been given the once-over and are road-ready, said Tim Richnak, public works director.
"Government Fleet" magazine recognized the Troy Fleet Maintenance Division, under the direction of Superintendent Sam Lamerato, as an "Elite Fleet." Public sector fleet organizations from across the county may enter the program. According to the "Government Fleet Magazine" website, the top fleets were chosen based on operational efficiency, significant savings and availability.
Also, the Troy fleet met Blue Seal of Excellence Recognition Program standards established by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, the only municipality in Michigan to do so.
City snowplows are also equipped with tanks of liquid calcium chloride, which is applied to roadways when the temperature dips into the teens and single-digits, leaving road salt less effective, Richnak explained. "Public Works also recalibrates its equipment so salt can be applied appropriately and ensuring it is not wasted. Salt is the most expensive part of the snow and ice control process," he said.
"We also met with the police shift commanders, who are our eyes and ears on the street, so they know to alert us to road conditions," Richnak said.
Also, staff from the water and sewer divisions pitch in to help the street division when needed.
"We're at the point where we're waiting for the snow to fall," Richnak said of the readiness of staff and equipment. City crews work 12 hours on, and then have 12 hours off.
The city has jurisdiction and maintains Coolidge, Rochester, Wattles, Square Lake and Stephenson. In October, the Troy City Council approved a $249,691 contract between the city and the Road Commission of Oakland County for the city to service nine roads in Troy that fall under county jurisdiction: Adams, Big Beaver, Crooks, Dequindre, John R, Livernois, Long Lake, Maple and South Boulevard. Historically, the city spends about $90,000 a year more than the county stipend, in order to plow roads within 24 hours.
Richnak said that in some years, the city has spent less than the county stipend and in some years has spent nearly $300,000 more than the RCOC amount.
The annual city budget for snow and ice control is $1.89 million. This includes 15 budgeted full-time positions. The city pays $44.96 a ton for road salt. "We range from 6,000 to 12,000 tons per year, depending on the weather," Richnak said. The council was scheduled to approve the purchase of liquid calcium chloride for just less than $26,000 at the Dec. 3 meeting.
In 2010, the council changed the 24-hour protocol to 72 hours, due to budget constraints. This caused outcry when some residents waited three days for streets to be plowed after a 9-inch snowfall on Feb. 20, 2011.
The RCOC maintains and plows I-75 and M-59 through an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation. The RCOC classifies "critical priority" roads are those with more than 10,000 vehicles per day, per lane and "priority one" roads as those with 2,500-10,000 vehicles per day, per lane. Both freeways are classified as critical priority.
Employing 147 full-time drivers and four part-time retiree drivers last year, the RCOC will have 123 full-time, 30 part-time and five part-time retirees as drivers this year.
Darryl Heid, RCOC highway maintenance director, said the hope is to keep people fresh and on the roads, since drivers are limited to 16-hour shifts for the maximum 106 salt routes throughout Oakland County. The RCOC oversees more than 2,700 miles of county roads, including subdivision and gravel roads. This includes 230 miles of mostly multi-lane state highways that equals more than 2,000 miles of one-lane pavement.
"Even with the addition of part-time staff, we still have less staff than we did three or four years ago," Craig Bryson, RCOC public information officer, said.
The RCOC uses an average of 83,000 tons of salt per winter, but just 43,000-44,000 tons were used last winter. Those savings went toward the new equipment.
The city of Troy also spent three-quarters less money than usual last winter on plowing and salting city streets, and plowed those funds back into city projects, such as storm sewer clearing of rear yards and pavement repairs around catch basins, Richnak said.
Staff Writer Chris Jackett contributed to this report.
About the author
Staff Writer Terry Oparka covers Troy and the Troy School District for the Troy Times. Oparka has worked for C & G Newspapers since 2000 and attended Oakland University and Macomb Community College. Oparka has won an award from the Michigan Press Association and four awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Detroit Chapter.
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I love music. My husband collects CDs like I collect books. We also have a large collection of LPs and of MP3s on our computer. I won't even go into our magnetic tape collection. Literally, I won't go into it. Its size frightens me. We have no plans of slowing down the growth of our collections. Unfortunately, a remarkable portion of the funds we put into our musical enjoyment (not including the funds for audio gear) goes to …..(drum roll please)….replacement.
One. Jewel cases break on a regular basis. Once the jewel case is broken, the CD is likely to get scratched. Especially if the part that gets broken is that little circular tab in the center that holds the CD.
Two. CDs travel. They go in the car, get lent out, some have quite lively social lives. Some never come back. I do miss them.
Three. CDs break. Someone stepped on that one. I think the kids slip them under my pillows before I tuck them into bed. Sometimes they return from their travels a bit chipped, or at least that's what they'd have you believe.
Besides the cost of replacement, moving CDs en masse is becoming quite a chore. Always out of order, always in the wrong cases, always heavy. Storing them is not a picnic either. We have a great shelf we made, better than any other shelf we've encountered built for the purpose. It takes up a reasonable amount of space, fits comfortably along our wall, and holds mine and my husband's collection. My daughters' has moved out to another location, so we still have room for another year, maybe. If we take it easy. And, we've built a second shelf. But, both shelves weigh a ton. The old one is getting old and abused, and since its made of wood, it splinters.
I am not going to buy those little books with millions of little plastic pockets. You can't clean them, and one drop of jelly can ruin pages, rendering them useless. They are also easily stolen, and then replacement becomes a matter of "What the heck did I have?" I am not going to buy an MP3 player. Granted, they're cheap, portable, and I have MP3s, but in reality, I want something to run through my $1000 amplifier and come out my $8000 speakers. I bought those because they have excellent sound. MP3s do not have excellent sound.
When I buy myself a Jukebox, it will have all the allure of a piece of furniture, a piece of history, and a piece of fun. I can run it through my amp and speakers and have all the quality of sound I expect from my CDs. It will be easy to use not just by myself, but by any of my guests, even the kids. It will house my the inserts from my CDs as well as my CDs and they will be safely cared for by a machine. They will not be lendable.
The largest capacity jukebox I could find holds only 120 CDs. I'm not kidding when I say my CD collection is huge, and that's not going to hold it all. Fortunately, we're a family with phases. I think only 80 CDs see action in any given 6 month period. If I had immediate access to 120, that would be plenty. Every 6 months or so I'm refiling all the CDs onto the shelf, stacks all around me, alphabetizing, tossing broken cases, matching case to disk…so maybe every 6 months instead I'm changing out a portion of the jukebox. Storage for the rest of my CDs? Those slim cases are a pain in the rear when you're trying to read the spines, but they'll be fine for storage. They'll also hold the inserts. It'll be lovely.
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A new jukebox will cost me in the neighborhood of $10,000. Ebay or Craigslist might make that number lower. Either way, it's reasonable considering the cost of my collection, my equipment, and the value I place on music. I'll have to make room for it in my house (of course, I had to make room for the piano and the organ, too). It's also a dream, and there are others in my household I have to make a case to as well. But I bet all 10 of those thousands of dollars that my kids and grandkids will be fighting over it when I die.
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Shaq Sued
Shaquille O'Neal recently retired from the NBA, inked a broadcasting deal with Turner sports, and plans to get his PhD soon. Despite retirement, Shaq has been keeping busy. Now his lawyers will be busy, as O'Neal has been sued by a record producer and former gang member who alleges he was kidnapped by a gang looking for an alleged Shaquille O'Neal sex tape.
Robert Ross, the accuser, has made some other wild and bizarre claims about O'Neal. Shaq's lawyer has denied the outrageous claims, stating they were "outlandish" and "pure fiction."
Here is more from fannation.com.
Ross has said in court testimony and in statements to law enforcement that he never had a sex tape of O'Neal, and that he lied about the tape in an attempt to get the money he thought he was owed from the record deal. The lawsuit also contains wild allegations that over the course of their friendship, the basketball star asked Ross to kill a woman he had impregnated, kill a record producer, kill a gang member who had disrespected him and to break an NBA player's shooting arm.
Um, yeah. Like Shaq's lawyer said, "outlandish." I don't think O'Neal has much to worry about. The fact that some of the claims are so over the top, and all of the claims are coming from a former gang member, the "Big Aristotle" should be able to distance himself from radical accustions of murder and arm breaking with relative ease.


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Tennis / Italian Open / Top Dogs, Williams Sisters Advance
Maria Sharapova overcame six set points by Serb Ana Ivanovic to prevail 7-6 (4 ),6-3.
ROME - Top-ranked Novak Djokovic overcame a poor first set and a smashed racket to beat 14th-seeded Juan Monaco 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 yesterday and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals.
Rafael Nadal routed Marcel Granollers 6-1, 6-1, and the Williams sisters both won. Serena defeated Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-1 to extend her winning streak to 16 matches, and Venus upset Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-3. Maria Sharapova overcame six set points by Serb Ana Ivanovic to prevail 7-6 (4 ),6-3.
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Nadal will meet seventh-seeded Tomas Berdych, who eliminated No. 12 Nicolas Almagro 7-6 (3 ), 6-3. Berdych was the runner-up to Roger Federer at last week's Madrid Open on the controversial blue clay.
Also, 16th-seeded Richard Gasquet upset No. 4 Andy Murray 6-7 (1 ), 6-3, 6-2; and sixth-seeded David Ferrer beat No. 11 Gilles Simon 6-0, 7-6 (5 ). Murray skipped the Madrid Open with a back injury, and he said after the loss that it was still bothering him.
Serena Williams called for the trainer while leading 4-1 in the second set and had her left ankle re-taped. She easily won the last two games. "I wanted to loosen the tape, and so I called the trainer to retape," Serena said. "It was too tight."
Serena's quarterfinal opponent will be Italian hope Flavia Pennetta , who routed Petra Cetkovska of the Czech Republic 6-0, 6-1. Venus will play defending champion Maria Sharapova.
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Thomas Rath was an undergraduate at UCL History, then went to Oxford for their MPhil in Latin American Studies, and after that to Columbia for a PhD, awarded in 2009. Thom joined UCL in 2012, after holding a Visiting Fellowship at the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at Hamilton College in New York.
Thom is interested in how political authority and legitimacy have been made and unmade in Latin America. His research focuses on state and nation building in modern Mexico, with forays into related themes. His first book used the history of the military after the Mexican Revolution to explore national and regional politics, violence, gender, and debates about citizenship and history. He is currently writing a monograph about a massive outbreak of animal disease in Mexico in the early Cold War, and how it transformed the Mexican state's relationship with the countryside, science, and the international context. Thom is also working on a study of the origins of one the defining features of Mexico's so-called Drug Wars: the militarization of domestic security. It explores militarization as a political and institutional process since the 1960s, and as a concept shaping public debates about democracy and contemporary history. This research engages with studies of securitization and the Cold War, the politics of memory, and human rights. Along with colleagues, Thom convenes the IHR seminar on Latin American History. He welcomes applications from students whose research overlaps with his thematic interests, particularly those focused on Mexico.
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|HIST2418 History, Memory, Democracy: Politics and the Past in Modern Latin America
|HIST2900 Rebels, Artists, Experts, Diplomats: Foreigners and Revolutionary Mexico c.1910-1960


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Mike Beas: Pacers need Bender on floor
Jonathan Bender soon dips a big toe into the waters of his seventh NBA season. In this era of Internet access that means we should know everything about the guy short of his maternal grandmothers maiden name and what vegetables he hated as a kid.
Yet here is what most Indiana Pacers fans can tell you about the 24-year-old forward the franchise plucked out of high school in the 1999 NBA Draft:
Bender is, um, really tall.
Regardless of what mathematical formulas are laid out regarding the 7-foot forward, none can be categorized as flattering due a frustrating linage of injuries that have greatly assisted in Bender solidifying his friendship with the water cooler at the end of the Indiana bench.
Consider that:
n Since donning the blue and gold for the first time, Bender has taken part in an average of 39.2 games per season or 48 percent of the 82-game regular-season schedule. Furthermore, the numbers have dipped to an embarrassing 24.7 games the past three seasons, bottoming out in 2004-2005 with only seven games played.
n In the time its taken Bender to see court time a total of 235 times, Reggie Miller in his first six seasons in Indiana tucked away 484 regular-season performances and well over 500 when one throws in playoff games. And the list goes on. Dale Davis 444 games, Jeff Foster 392, Austin Croshere 340.
By pouring in 31 points in the 1999 McDonalds High School All-America Game, Bender came off exuding a sort of Garnett-ish air the Pacers found too tempting to pass up.
The kid could post up, windmill opposing shots, even step out and feather in long-range jumpers. JB was our KG, doggone it. Our future. Our post-Reggie. Bender and the newly built Conseco Fieldhouse were going to hit their stride together, perhaps deliver a championship or two.
Fast-forward to 2005 and Conseco looks great. Bender remains the worlds tallest unanswered question.
Every October we hear those all-too-familiar words breakout and season because Bender looks and plays spectacular during Indianas training camp. Then, like clockwork, the sleek and spit-shined Ferrari turns into the last car out at the county fair demolition derby, dents galore and a dragging back bumper.
There was the broken left wrist in 2000, the torn left calf muscle in 03 and knee issues the past two seasons left in 04, right this past season.
Somehow franchise twin towers Donnie Walsh and Larry Bird have demonstrated incredible patience waiting for Bender to live up to his pricetag, probably out of fear that, if traded, hell ultimately deliver the goods for another franchise. If Bender was to evolve into an NBA All-Star for, say the Lakers or Kings, Bird would require hospitalization from kicking himself so many times.
In fairness to Bender, no one other than Jonathan Bender knows how Jonathan Bender feels. The nagging pains. The frustrating inability to stretch that incredible potential over 82 games and into the playoffs. The mental burden of knowing youve become the poster child for letting people down.
Just maybe the 2005-2006 season, his seventh, will be a lucky 7 for Bender. Lord knows the kid is owed some good fortune.
WHERE ARE THE UNIFORMS: For weeks Ive heard the Pacers were finally ditching the pinstripes for new uniforms, but to date there has been no visual evidence of that.
An e-mail courtesy of Pacers spokesman David Benner informs me the unveiling is likely to happen sometime in September.
Heres a vote for a blue-gold version of those mid-1970s Cleveland Cavaliers uniforms with the horizontal stripes down the side of both jersey and game pants (now you know why they dont consult me on such matters).
PACERS NEED TO RETIRE MORE NUMBERS: Move over Roger Browns 35, Mel Daniels 34 and the 30 made famous by George McGinnis and make room for 31.
Though no announcement has been made, its only a matter of time before the Indiana franchise showers retired Reggie Miller with one final wave of applause by retiring the number of the teams all-time leading scorer.
If Miller demonstrates any apprehension in a solo ceremony, the Pacers ought to consider letting Rik Smits No. 45, Billy Knights No. 25, Freddie Lewis No. 14 or the No. 11 of Billy Keller grace the rafters of Conseco Fieldhouse.
Not in the running: No. 1 (Bo Lamar), No. 35 (Charlie Edge), and No. 44 (Tom Thacker).
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A 48-year-old man has been arrested by French police investigating the murder of the Al-Hilli family from Claygate, prosecutors have said.
Saad Al-Hilli, 50, of Oaken Lane, his dentist wife Iqbal, 47 and her mother, Suhalia Al-Allaf, 74, were shot dead in their BMW while on a camping holiday in the French Alps on September 5, 2012.
A French cyclist Sylvain Mollier, was also shot dead on the remote forest road in Chevaline, near Lake Annency.
The two Al-Hilli children, both former pupils of Claygate School, survived the attack.
Zainab, then seven, was shot and pistol whipped by the gunman but survived the attack and Zeena, then four, escaped unharmed after she hid beneath her mother's skirt.
Atention has turned to Mr Mollier as the possible intended target since Saad's brother, Zaid Al-Hilli, who lives in Chessington, was released from police bail.
The man, said to be from the Haute-Savoie region, was placed in formal police custody. In November police released an e-fit of a motorcyclist they wished to speak to in connection with the murders, who was thought to be in the region at the time.
Annecy prosecutor Eric Maillaud said: "This arrest, which may not be the only one, was the result of witness statements that came in after the image was released."
About 100 police officers in Britain and France have been working on solving the killings.


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Borrowing of Library Materials
Any resident of the Highland Central School District is eligible to apply for a Highland Public Library card. This is also extended, at the discretion of the Library Director, to those whose special circumstances would warrant.
Anyone eligible and wishing to obtain a Highland Public Library card should complete the required form. Evidence of residency is required. Applications of persons under sixteen (16) years of age require the signature of a parent or guardian attesting to their willingness to assume responsibility for library materials borrowed. The information obtained in the application process is for the sole use of the library as per law.
The Highland Public Library is a member of Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) which permits reciprocal borrowing. Any Highland Public Library card holder may use their card at any other MHLS member library to borrow materials. Materials borrowed may be returned to any member library of the MHLS.
Patrons may request materials from other libraries in the MHLS through use of system holds. Patrons who wish to borrow materials which are currently on loan to another patron may place a request on the item in person, online or over the phone. When the item becomes available patrons will be notified either by phone or by email depending on the patrons preferred method of contact. Items must be picked up within seven (7) days. Materials not found in the MHLS may be requested through Inter Library Loan. This service provides access to library collections in the Southeastern New York Library region as well as throughout New York State and the country.
The majority of library materials may be borrowed for up to three (3) weeks. They can be renewed in person, online or by phone one (1) time for an additional three weeks as long as there is no one else waiting for them. The only exceptions are VHS and DVD films; magazines, music CDs, art prints, tablets and museum passes. Feature films on VHS and DVD, music CDs and magazines may be borrowed for one (1) week and renewed one time for an additional week. Television series on VHS or DVD may be borrowed for up to two (2) weeks and renewed one time for an additional two weeks. Tablets can be borrowed for one (1) week with no renewals. Art prints may be borrowed for up to one month no renewals. Museum passes may be borrowed for three (3) days. The borrowing period for materials form other libraries is determined by the owning library. Current issues of Highland Public Library periodicals and all newspapers may not be borrowed. Patrons with fines of more than ten ($10) dollars or still holding overdue materials are not permitted to borrow or renew any library materials.
Any item borrowed from the library which is not returned on the date due will be considered OVERDUE and a fine of twenty-five ($.25) cents per day per item will be charged for each overdue day the library is open. Exceptions are tablets, art prints and e-readers. The Overdue charge for tablets and e-readers is one ($1.00) dollar per day overdue. The overdue charge for art prints is five ($5.00) dollars per day overdue. If a patron has one or more items overdue they may not check out any other items.
Patrons will be expected to make arrangements to pay for repair or replacement of any item they have lost or damaged. If a library card is lost the cost to replace it is two ($2.00) dollars.
Patron Code of Conduct
In order to insure constructive use of Library facilities, materials, and services, as well as the personal comfort of all patrons, the Board of Trustees of the Highland Public Library,has established the following rules for use:
- Patrons shall be engaged in activities associated with the use of a public library while in the building.
- All members of the public will conduct themselves so that they will not interfere, by their actions or speech, with the legitimate rights of other library users. Reasonable quiet is expected
- Any form of harassment directed at library patrons or personnel will not be tolerated.
- Any behavior that is disruptive to library use and service is prohibited. Conduct considered improper in the library includes but is not limited to: Public disturbance; offensive or abusive language; offensive body odor, sleeping; loitering or soliciting; using, possessing or being under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or hallucinogenic drugs. Misconduct such as the use of foul or threatening language and gestures, public drunkenness, drug usage, sale or exchange of alcohol or drugs, fighting, and other offensive behavior will result in expulsion from the building and suspension of library privileges
- The Library assumes no responsibility for the care and supervision of children. Parents or caregivers must supervise the behavior of their children. Additionally, children under the age of 10 must be supervised at all times.
- Only animals assisting the handicapped are permitted in the building.
- Patrons shall not be permitted to enter the building without footwear or without a shirt or other covering of their upper bodies.
- Patrons are encouraged to report disruptive individuals to the staff.
- Library materials must be returned on time and in good condition. Overdue materials deprive others in need of those materials.
- A library patron who deliberately alters a library computer database or destroys computer equipment will forfeit all library privileges and will be subject to financial liability for damages.
- Willful destruction or stealing of library property and/or materials is illegal and perpetrators will be arrested. Library privileges will be forfeited and patron will be subject to financial liability for damages.
Patron concerns should be brought to the attention of the Library Director.
Depending on the seriousness of the infraction, any patron who violates any of these Rules of Conduct may be banned from the Library for a period of up to one year.
Suspension of Library Privileges
The staff may suspend the Library privileges of a patron, including access to activities, services, or facilities, without prior approval of the associate director if the situation is a serious offense and constitutes a violation of Highland Public Library policies. Examples of serious offenses include but are not limited to: verbal abuse, violence, threatening behaviors, sexual harassment, vandalism, drug sale or use or attempted drug sale or use, intoxication, theft or attempted theft, physical harassment, sexual misconduct, or any behaviors that threaten the safety and security of staff and/or patrons. The staff member shall call the Police Department rather than place themselves, other staff members, or patrons in a threatening situation.
- The staff member may issue an immediate suspension order by requesting that the offending person leave the Library immediately. If the person refuses to leave Library premises, the Police Department should be called at the non-emergency number 691-6102. Call 911 if situation becomes threatening.
- For offenses that do not require immediate suspension of privileges, the offending patron will be issued a warning. After 3 warnings for the same behavior, the patron will be banned for a day. Staff shall verbally notify the patron of the action and request that he or she leave the Library premises. If the patron is banned 3 consecutive days he/she will be suspended.
- Initial suspension of privileges is for 3 months. Subsequent suspensions may be for additional 3-month periods. Long-term suspensions require notification and approval of the Library Director.
- An Incident report shall be written immediately and given to the Library Director for logging and review. Incident reports shall be written for all suspension orders, verbal actions.
Right of Appeal
A patron with suspended privileges may appeal a suspension in writing to the Library Director within 14 days of the date of the suspension. The patron must state clearly why he/she believes that his/her privileges should be restored.
The Library Director will respond to the appeal in writing within 14 days of the date the appeal was received.
The decision of the Library Director is final.
(Approved 6/2008)
Internet Policy
The Highland Public Library establishes this Internet policy to ensure appropriate use of Internet resources
- The Library provides workstations for free public access to the Internet as an informational, educational, and recreational resource.
- The Library expects that all use of Internet resources such as the Internet will be responsible, ethical, and consistent with the purpose for which these resources are provided. This includes:
- Using resources for educational, informational, and recreational uses only and not for unauthorized, illegal or unethical purposes.
- Respecting the privacy of others by not misrepresenting oneself as another user, by not attempting to modify or gain access to files, passwords, or data belonging to others, by not seeking unauthorized access to any computer system, or damaging or altering software components of any network or database.
- Further respecting the privacy of others using public access workstations at the Library District by not interfering with their use. Making any unauthorized copies of copyrighted or licensed software or data.
- Not sending, receiving, or displaying text or graphics that may reasonably be construed by Library staff as offensive to the public. Making unauthorized changes to the setup or configuration of Library software or hardware
- The Library assumes no responsibility for the use of the Internet by children. Subject to the above restrictions, it is the responsibility of the user (or parent, guardian, or caregiver) to determine what is appropriate. Library staff assumes that children and young adults under the age of 18 who are unattended while at the Library have parental permission to use its resources, including the Internet.
- It is not possible for Library staff to control specific information people may locate on the Internet. Just as libraries do not vouch for or endorse the viewpoints of written material in their collections, they do not do so for electronic information. Selection policies that serve to govern the purchase of written materials may not apply to material accessed electronically.
Computer Users Guidelines
These computers are available for public access to the Internet and information in digital formats.
- The Library requests that the public sign-up for computer use time by presenting their library card or other form of identification to the Main Desk staff.
- Sign-up in person one hour time slots unless arrangements are made in advance. If additional time is needed for projects, accommodation may be made through the proper authority at the Main Desk in advance of usage. Reservations are limited to not more than two (3) hours per day.
- Pages may be printed or photocopied at $0.20 each.
- No sign up will be permitted for the last 15 minutes before closing time of the library and patrons are requested to end their sessions in a timely manner.
- The library staff cannot provide tutoring or devote significant time to assisting patrons in use of the computer.
- The display of sexually explicit graphics is inappropriate for a public and open environment and is prohibited.
- Users may not make any attempt to damage computer equipment or software
Violations may result in suspension or loss of privileges to use computer resources at the library. Any illegal activity involving the use of the Library's computers, including the Internet, will be subject to prosecution by the appropriate authorities.
- Users may not: Engage in any activity that is harassing or defamatory.
- Users may not: Use the Internet for any illegal activity, including violation of copyright or other rights of third parties, or in a manner inconsistent with the Library's tax-exempt status or its proper operation.
- Users may not: Distribute unsolicited advertising.
- Users must: Restrict use of chat rooms or games to computers or time slots designated for that purpose.
- Users must: Refrain from illegal or unethical use of the Internet.
- Users must: Respect intellectual property by only downloading information or computer files with proper permission.
Wi-Fi Policy
Wireless allows library users to bring their own computers to the library and to get Internet access. Library users can use their wireless laptop computers or PDAs to get Internet access in most areas of the library including out front.
- The Highland Public Library uses the WiFi standard (also known as IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g). These standards provide up to 54 megabits/second connection speed Speed will vary by location and number of users.
- You will need to bring your own laptop computer to the library and it will need to have built-in WiFi or you will need to install a WiFi network card. The Library does not provide wireless cards.
- Most WiFi equipment will be compatible. However, the library can make no guarantees as to compatibility of your equipment with the library's network.
- Printers are not available to wireless users in the library at this time.
- The library's wireless network is open to all visitors.
- Because of special encryption settings, a password must be obtained from the staff the first time a patron uses the network.
- Since everyone's computer is different you are responsible for knowing how to configure your own equipment.
- The Highland Public Library cannot be responsible for any changes you make to your computer's settings.
- Wireless access is available all hours the library is open.
Patrons still must adhere to the Highland Public Library Internet policy. Any activities deemed illegal apply to you whether or not you are on a Library-owned computer or your own computer. Any illegal activity will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
It is solely the responsibility of the wireless device owner/user to provide anti-virus protection, and to configure their laptop/PDA settings to provide the appropriate security settings to control access from other wireless devices within the Library and the internet itself. The Highland Public Library cannot and will not take responsibility for damages incurred for incorrect, insufficient or incomplete security settings; or lack of adequate or up-to-date virus protection. Wireless users assume all risks in this regard. If you need additional assistance you may need to contact your hardware and/or software manufacturers.
E-Reader/Tablet Policy
The Nook, NookColor, NookTablet and Kindle Fire will be preloaded with NYT bestsellers, educational games and apps and children's books. No patron will have the authority to purchase e-books on the library account. Any items purchased will be billed to the patron via their library card account.
Tablets and E-Readers may be borrowed by Highland Central School District residents 18 years and older who have had a library card for more than 90 days and have a current borrowing record of no fines, no overdues, no lost items.
Overdue fees for Tablets and E-Readers are $1.00/day. The tablet/e- reader will be checked out for a 3 week period. A refundable $25.00 deposit is required at check out. There are no renewals.
The tablet/e-reader must be returned to the Highland Public Library during operating hours. It may not be returned in the book drop.
The fine for returning a tablet/e-Reader in the book drop or to any other library is $50.00. Any damage incurred as the result of failed returns will be the responsibility of the borrower.
Failure to return the tablet/e-Reader within one week of due date will cause a block to the borrower's record prohibiting borrowing of any kind and a $150 for Nook and $250 for NookColor, Nook tablet, Kindle Fire, Nexus 7, and Samsung galaxy tab and $450 for iPads replacement fee will be charged.


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Judge Strikes Down Age Limit On Morning-After Pill
Fathers, lock up your daughters: the government is going to be forcing slutty slut pills down their throats!
That will be the Fox News version of events. But here in Reasonable, Common Sense-land, the story is different: a federal judge — a man! — has struck down the age limit on the morning-after pill, meaning sexually active young women age 16 and younger will be able to access it. Ruling on a lawsuit by the Center for Reproductive Rights, Judge Edward Korman decided that the government's refusal to lift the age restriction is "arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable" and said the FDA's feet-dragging has been an "obstruction." He ordered the FDA to lift the age restriction within 30 days.
Reproductive rights activists pushed the FDA for years to make Plan B accessible to all and in 2011, they finally did. But it never happened: Health and Human Services Secretary swiftly overruled the FDA recommendation to make Plan B accessible to everyone, citing alleged concern about its safety for young teens — but in reality, kowtowing to a game of keep-conservatives-happy hardball.
The morning-after pill is a high dose of hormones — the same hormones in regular birth control pills — which prevent a woman from getting pregnant. Plan B needs to be taken up to five days after intercourse to prevent ovulation (the egg from being released from the fallopian tubes) as well as thickening cervical mucous, preventing sperm from fertilizing the egg if it does come down the fallopian tubes. The sooner it is taken after unprotected sex, the more effective the morning-after pill will be; if taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex, it is 90 percent effective. (Here's a cute little video about how it works, if you want a more specific explanation.)
The morning-after pill has been available for women ages 17 and up. Young women ages 16 and younger needed to get a prescription from a doctor, which, of course, uses up the precious time in the small window the pill can be used. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended in November that pediatricians should write advance prescriptions for teen girls so if they need it, they will have it already.
Despite this very obvious method of reducing teen pregnancy, conservatives have long balked at the morning-after pill — in particular, lying that it is the "abortion pill" (which is actually RU-486) or that it causes abortions. Even Mitt Romney thinks he can get away with calling Plan B "abortive pills." Another popular and unsupported claim is that older men will sexually abuse younger teens and give them the morning-after pill so they don't get pregnant. Huh. I've always thought that if an older man is raping your 13-year-old, trying to keep her from accessing Plan B should not be your biggest worry.
Both the FDA and the HHS have declined to comment on Judge Korman's ruling; it is still possible for the government to file an appeal.
[New York Times]
[Reproductive Health Reality Check]
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Casio XJ-M145 LED/Laser XGA DLP Multimedia Projector Review
Casio XJ-M145 Projector: Bottom Line
The Casio XJ-M145 deserves serious consideration from the school district or business that uses projectors on a daily basis and therefore needs to keep maintenance costs at a minimum. With a typical lamp replacement occurring at 3000 hours and at an average cost of $200, Casio estimates that the XJ-M145 user will save $1000 (five lamp replacements) over the life of the projector. This is probably conservative and even one more replacement would result in a total savings that's equal to the cost of the projector.
In addition to the cost savings over the life of the projector, the Casio XJ-M145 offers a host of features few projectors can match. From the included wireless network presentation capability (which includes the ability to present from a SmartPhone), to the PC-free presentation capability (which includes video as well as standard presentation formats like PowerPoint), the XJ-M145 covers all the bases when it comes to presentation flexibility.
Do we wish it was a little brighter with better color in its Standard mode? Yes, but for all except the most critical user, the color purity will not be an issue and the projector is bright enough for most venues. If a higher lumen output is required, Casio has the XJ-M155, which is rated at 3000 lumens.
The Casio XJ-M145 sets the bar pretty high for competitors looking to provide a high brightness, mercury lamp-free projector at an affordable price.
Casio XJ-M145 Projector: Pros
- LED/Laser light source never needs replacing
- Very good warranty
- Wireless network presentation from up to 32 networked computers (up to 4 displayed at one time)
- SmartPhone presentation capability
- PC Free presentation
- Greater zoom range than many competitors
- Sharp image with native resolution or higher
- 3D Ready
Casio XJ-M145 Projector: Cons
- No color mode choice in Bright lamp mode
- Somewhat noisy in Bright mode
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Baron Cohen's Admiral General Aladeen is seen bluntly telling Anna Faris' character that watching a woman going to school is like 'seeing a monkey on roller skates.'
Sacha Baron Cohen's Admiral General Aladeen takes a jab at feminist in the first clip of "The Dictator". Highlighting a scene where Aladeen starts to work at a grocery owned by Anna Faris' character, the snippet shows the narcissistic dictator looking unimpressed with the lady's sweet welcome to her shop. "Boring. Do you sell any assault rifles?" so Aladeen asks.
When Faris' character thinks Aladeen is joking, the general responds, "You seem educated." He then bluntly says, "I love it when women go to school. It's like seeing a monkey on roller skates. It means nothing to them but it so adorable for us [men]."
Baron Cohen has been generating attention through his "Dictator" stunt during this year's Academy Awards ceremony. The British comedian appeared in costume on the red carpet, and did the infamous "Kim Jong Il's Ashes' Incident" as he spilled an urn full of ashes to Ryan Seacrest.
To open in the U.S. on May 16, "The Dictator" tells a heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Joining Baron Cohen and Faris in the Larry Charles-directed comedy are Ben Kingsley, Megan Fox and John C. Reilly.


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Quote Of The Day: Reese Witherspoon Dishes On Her Divorce & Her New Man
"Very humiliating and very isolating…But, by the way, if it's not painful, maybe it wasn't the right decision to marry to begin with. Those are the appropriate emotions. When people get in your face and say, 'This will pass,' you think, Are they crazy? I'm never gonna feel any better than I feel right this minute and nothing's ever gonna make sense again. And I still have moments where I'm like, Nothings ever gonna make sense again."
"He's [Jake] fabulous. He really is a fantastic guy. Unfortunately, he's not in the movie, so we can't really talk about him."
– Reese Witherspoon on her divorce from Ryan Phillippe and a few choices words about her current boyfriend, Jake Gyllenhaal


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Second freeze expected Wednesday
Updated 1:57 pm, Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Temperatures dropped to 32 degrees at San Antonio International Airport early today, the first freeze since Feb. 12, the National Weather Service said.
The low was a few degrees above the 27 predicted, but nearby Hill Country counties did dip into the high 20s.
A freeze also is expected Wednesday, said NWS forecaster Robert Blaha, but Thursday should be slightly warmer.
The strong cold front that reached the city early Monday brought wind gusts that toppled power lines and left thousands without electricity, mostly on the far West Side around U.S. 90 and Loop 410.
Residents were reminded to protect plants, pets and outdoor pipes.
CPS Energy spokeswoman Christine Patmon said the outages began about 4:45 a.m., affecting about 4,000 customers at their peak.
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No rain is expected through the week, and skies should be sunny until Thursday, which will be mostly cloudy, said forecaster Constantine Pashos.
Animal Care Services officials encouraged pet owners to bring pets inside or to provide a warm insulated place outside for pets to take refuge, and to feed them a little more because they use more energy to stay warm.
CPS officials urged customers to place working smoke alarms throughout their homes and remain wary of gas leaks. Flammable liquids and spray cans should never be placed near heating equipment, officials said.


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Flannery O'Connor; Sally Fitzgerald; Robert Fitzgerald
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6. Introduction to A memoir of Mary Ann.
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|Flannery O'Connor ; selected & edited by Sally and Robert Fitzgerald.
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The Watauga High girls' soccer team saw its season come to an end Wednesday night. The Pioneers lost to Charlotte-Olympic 3-1 in the opening-round of the NCHSAA Class 4A state playoffs at Jack Groce Stadium.
The Pioneers (14-6-3) jumped out to a 1-0 lead four minutes into the contest. Senior Tori Derrick scored an unassisted goal for WHS. But the Trojans (15-9) responded with three consecutive goals to win the match. Olympic, the No.25 seed overall and a member of the South Meck 4A Conference) scored two goals in a six-minute span to take a 2-1 halftime lead; they added an insurance goal at the 47-minute mark of the second half.
Wednesday's game was also the last one for WHS coach Brittany Bolick, who has resigned to be an assistant coach at Appalachian State University next fall. Bolick was 47-28-8 during his four-year stay with the program. She led WHS to the state playoffs all four years.
And congratulations to Kathryn Stevens, a sophomore defender with the Pioneers. She's been invited to play in the North Carolina Powerade State Games in Charlotte, N.C., June 20-22. She'll be joined by Abby Carson and goalkeeper Heather Oswalt of the Pioneers.
A long, frustrating season came to an end for the Watauga High softball team Wednesday night. Asheville-Roberson eliminated WHS 7-0 in the opening-round of the NCHSAA Class 4A state playoffs.
The Pioneers hurt themselves by making nine errors. Winning pitcher Angela Schmidt of the Rams (13-11) help her own cause going 2-3 with a home run and four runs-batted-in. Leading 3-0, the Rams broke the game open with four runs in the bottom of the sixth. Three consecutive errors loaded the bases and Schmidt hit a grand slam.
'We just could not overcome the nine errors." said WHS coach Stephanie Kostis. "TCR is an opportunistic team and they took advantage and grabbed the momentum."
The Pioneers had opportunities to score. They loaded the bases in the first inning and had runners in scoring position in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings.
Michala McCune suffered the loss. She gave up seven runs on seven hits with six strikeouts and three walks, but she was also victimized by WHS' sloppy play in the field. McCune, Rachel Cox, Kristen Gill and Sydney Jones had the WHS hits.
We seemed a little tight as a team to begin the game,". Kostis said. "It wasnt everyone, but you could tell we had a few that were nervous. If we could have plated a run or two in the first inning, I really feel like we could have taken that game. I am very proud of Michala. She showed a lot of mental toughness to stay with the plan and keep us in the game until the bottom of the sixth. I hate the season had to end like this. Our seniors have meant a great deal to this program and they will be missed."


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Due to Republicans' refusal to take responsible action to keep the government open, the United States government has shut down for the first time in 17 years. On multiple occasions, House Republicans refused to work with Democrats and bring a clean government funding bill, passed by the Senate, to the House Floor for a vote. Instead, House Republicans pursued partisan legislation to defund or delay the Affordable Care Act, which had no chance of passing the Senate or being signed into law. Republicans should work with Democrats immediately on a bipartisan solution to responsibly restore government funding.
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Promart Retail signs 50 franchisees
The company is also planning to invite more franchisees across Tier II- Tier VI towns as a part of their next phase of business expansion.
Promart Retail ties up with Snapdeal.com
Promart Retail announced a strategic tie-up with e-commerce company, Snapdeal.com, to bring offers and shopping experience for consumers.
Promart opens two stores in Vadodara; third in Gujarat
Value lifestyle retailer Promart opened two stores in Vadodara on Tuesday. This is the retailer's third store in Gujarat, the first opened in Ahmedabad last November.


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Transform any room into a dance club. Streams music wirelessly from any Bluetooth device Projects colorful light patterns onto walls and ceilings Works with iPad, iPhone, Android devices and more Light patterns change and pulsate with your music 3 modes: synchronized Beat Mode, swirling Party Mode or Off 1/8" (3.5mm) input for amplifying other audio devices Powerful amplifier with 50 watts of peak power Includes mic with cable and audio cable with 1/8" connector DJ as you dance, with wireless flexibility. Party Rocker brings the club to you! This powerful all-in-one sound system will amplify almost anything: iPad, iPhone, Android devices, microphones and instruments. Best of all? Its wireless capability means you can keep your Bluetooth device right by your side, adjusting settings and mixes on the fly without ever leaving the dance floor. Booming sound and beat-sync'd lights. Activate one of the two lighting modes, and your room explodes in dazzling lights projected onto ceiling and walls. Beat Mode pulsates in time with the thumping bass of Party Rocker's 50-watt speaker, while Party Mode sets an incredible mood with swirling patterns that take on a life of their own. Or turn the lights off, and use Party Rocker for music only. The included microphone and cable make it easy to play MC, while an audio cable with 1/8" (3.5mm) connector lets you hook up CD players or other devices. Get the party started! Order your Party Rocker today from Brookstone. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brookstone is under license. iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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During the past several decades, the automotive portion of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas was all about showcasing the latest aftermarket electronics for cars. But about five years ago, a handful of automakers started exhibiting at CES — at the same time that in-cabin technology started to become more essential to car buyers and emerged as an important selling point at dealerships. Since then, the balance of power at the show has shifted toward car companies.
CES is now almost as significant to most carmakers as the largest auto shows are, and it's become an ideal venue for vehicle brands to unveil their latest and greatest gadgets. This year's show, which kicks off January 10, has attracted more automakers and will see more major introductions than ever before.
Below is a preview of just a few of the new automotive technologies that will debut at the 2012 CES. Check the Straightline blog on our sister site, Inside Line, for daily updates from the show floor.
Smartphones, Smarter Cars
Most automakers are focused on how to leverage the Internet connectivity of smartphones to bring content and convenience features into the car. One example of this trend is the Drive Style iPhone app that Mercedes is unveiling at 2012 CES. It will be featured on 2013 models.
The app allows drivers to plug an iPhone into a vehicle and have a portion of the device's content, such as entertainment apps and navigation, appear on an in-dash display. Mercedes-Benz claims that combining the iPhone's familiar interface with the car's larger display will minimize driver distraction.
GM's smartphone integration efforts have been focused on the automaker's higher-end offerings, such as with Buick Intellilink and Cadillac CUE. At CES, Chevrolet is introducing a new in-dash system that GM created in partnership with consumer electronics giant LG, and it will debut on the division's lowest-priced cars, the Chevy Sonic and Spark.
It's called MyLink, just like the latest in-dash smartphone-integration system in the 2013 Chevy Malibu. The new head unit will feature a 7-inch color touchscreen. Unlike MyLink, however, it won't contain a CD drive. Instead, the new system will use a smartphone's apps, such as Pandora Internet radio, to access cloud-based content and navigation.
Next-Gen Systems
In just a few short years CES has become the place for automakers to introduce their portable-device integration platforms. Ford first introduced Sync at CES in 2007, and Kia unveiled its Uvo system at the 2010 CES.
At this year's show Kia is unveiling its next-generation Uvo2. The updated system adds a Crash Notification Assist feature that automatically dials 911 on a connected phone when an airbag deploys. Uvo2 also offers a suite of what Kia calls eServices, which are controlled through a free smartphone app. These include:
- Send2Car for transferring a destination found on Google Maps to the car's navigation system
- Park Assist that notes the car's location on a map to help guide the owner back to a parking spot
- My Car Zone to monitor a car's location, its speed and the times driven
- Vehicle Diagnostics and Car Care Web for tracking maintenance, analyzing driving habits and scheduling service
Ford is using CES to announce a series of new apps for Sync's AppLink feature. One is an NPR app that lets National Public Radio fans tune in to their favorite programs whenever they want and by voice command. Drivers can call up an NPR newscast by simply saying "Hourly News" after a voice prompt, or they can listen to popular NPR programs such as Car Talk or Fresh Air on demand.
The app also tunes in favorite NPR affiliate stations from anywhere in the country and assigns them to radio presets. The listener can pause, skip and replay programs and, before hitting the road, create custom playlists of favorite programs.
Ford is also introducing a Sync app called Roximity that provides a driver with real-time discounts that are linked to their location and are based on personal preferences. If you were passing a favorite restaurant, for example, Sync AppLink with Roximity would give you verbal alerts on specials and daily deals.
Aftermarket Advantage
Automakers have not only invaded the aftermarket's turf at CES but also have made it more difficult to add outside electronics to modern cars. Innovative aftermarket brands, however, still provide the latest in-cabin technology for consumers who want to add it to their existing vehicles.
Pioneer is introducing several replacement car stereo head units with the company's new App Mode feature that enables streaming content from an Internet-connected iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Pioneer is also including Bluetooth hands-free phone and wireless music streaming on 70 percent of its 2012 in-dash head unit lineup. Alpine's new CDE-HD138BT CD receiver allows car owners to add Bluetooth phone and audio capability to their vehicles and also uses a smartphone to stream Pandora radio.
Five new Kenwood navigation head units include Garmin navigation technology, with photo-realistic lane guidance and predictive traffic-trend routing. Four out of five models have built-in HD Radio and Bluetooth audio streaming, and all are compatible with the newest-generation SiriusXM satellite radio tuners.
Directed Electronics debuts its Viper SmartStart 3.0 remote engine-starting system at CES. Like previous generations, the new system lets drivers start their car using a smartphone app and heat or cool the interior. The 3.0 version adds the ability to program morning and evening commute times based on ambient temperatures. The app's SmartSchedule feature shows the current temperature at a preset time so drivers can make sure the cabin is comfy by the time they get into the car.
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Two More Data Points for the Fed to Consider
- The May Consumer Price Index increased by 0.1 percent as food prices fell.
- The May Core CPI increased by 0.2 percent, gaining 1.7 percent over the previous 12 months.
- Housing Starts gained 6.8 percent in May, to a 914,000 unit annual rate.
- Building permits dipped by 3.1 percent in May, to hit a 974,000 unit pace.
At the start of their two-day meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee has two more economic data points to consider in their deliberation over the future of QE3. The Consumer Price Index for May showed weak headline inflation of just 0.1 percent for the month. Some members of the FOMC have expressed concern about weak inflation readings. Headline CPI is up just 1.4 percent over the previous 12 months, and has been trending down. The overall level of the CPI for May is about where we were last October, so for that seven-month period, we have had essentially zero inflation. Of course, a big factor in keeping headline CPI stuck has been volatility in energy prices. The core CPI (less food and energy) has been showing weak, but more consistent, gains. Core CPI was up 0.2 percent in May, and was up 1.7 percent over the previous 12 months. The 12-month growth trend in the core CPI is also downward, but it is less steep than the down trend in headline CPI. Another factor supporting the core CPI is improved housing markets. The shelter component of the CPI was up 0.3 percent in May, and 2.3 percent over the previous 12 months. Shelter accounts for about 32 percent of headline CPI, so rising rents are a major counterweight to deflation.
Residential construction activity remains a centerpiece of the U.S. economic recovery. Housing starts for May increased by 6.8 percent to a 914,000 unit annual rate. This is still below February and March, but it is a bounce back from a weak April reading. However, single-family construction has stalled out over the last eight months at about a 600,000 unit pace. The May reading was 599,000. The big step-up has come from multifamily construction, up 69.1 percent in May over the previous 12 months. Building permits dipped in May to hit a 974,000 unit annual rate, after a very strong April. The trend in permits still looks strong, fortifying expectations that builders will be busy this summer.
It still feels too early for the Fed to start "calibrating" QE3 ahead of anticipated soft (near 2 percent real growth) GDP readings for Q2 and Q3. Our view remains that calibration will begin later this year, possibly announced at the late October FOMC meeting. Recent comments by President Obama appear to be consistent with the expectation that FOMC Chairman Ben Bernanke will step down this January.
Market Reaction: Equity markets opened with gains. Treasury yields are up. NYMEX crude oil is up to $97.09/barrel. The dollar is down against the euro and up against the yen.


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Time Warner Cable Delivers TV Service in Weslaco, TX
Here's some good news: Time Warner Cable is your telecommunications service provider in Weslaco, TX. If you're like 94% of Weslaco residents, or 30,312 people, you still prefer watching television on a traditional screen. You have options with a programming package to fit your needs.
If you prefer movies, sports programming or local shows, Time Warner Cable has exactly what you are looking for. Not to mention the unique services you can get only from Time Warner Cable, like TWC TV™, which will allow you to log in to manage your DVR recordings and watch TV from your mobile devices.


text: Star Lotulelei's participation at the NFL scouting combine was cut short after exams found his left ventricle was pumping only at 44 percent efficiency, it is too early to know just how serious a situation it is and if his pro career is in jeopardy according to Dr. David James Petron, who serves as the team physician for the University of Utah athletic teams. Petron, who could not speak directly about Lotulelei's case out of privacy concerns, said everything from a false positive on the echocardiogram test, to previous heart attacks to abnormally sized hearts could result in lower heart outputs. According to an echocardiogram performed Sunday at the NFL scouting combine, Lotulelei's left ventricle is pumping at 44 percent efficiency compared to the normal range of 55 to 70 percent. Lotulelei, projected to be one of the first players taken in the 2013 NFL draft, sat out other physical tests at the combine but is expected to participate in all of them at Utah's pro day on March 20. "There are a lot more tests that need to be done," Petron said. "Typically in that situation someone will undergo an MRI or stress echo test to see how the heart reacts to exercise. Sometimes they start pumping normally." Petron said the majority of schools such as Utah don't include echocardiograms in their general physical assessments because they are expensive and there are often other indications there might be a problem, which would lead to further testing. Lotulelei had no such issues during his standout career at Utah. As a junior he was a first-team all-Pac-12 honoree and won the 2011 Morris Trophy which goes to the league's best defensive lineman as voted on by the starting offensive linemen. He made six All-America teams as a senior and was a first-team all-Pac-12 Conference player. The nose tackle finished with 42 tackles including a team-high 11 tackles for loss and five sacks in 2012. He also had four pass breakups, four fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles. While Lotulelei sat out Monday's testing, Joe Kruger went through his. The defensive end who decided to leave Utah a year early graded out at 73. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.83, got in 24 reps on the bench press and had a 34-inch vertical jump. - Lya Wodraska


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