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Story Ideas in Fairfax County Government
Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
June 13, 2003
Story Ideas in Fairfax County Government
The Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs provides a summary of news briefs designed to inform the media about great story ideas in Fairfax County government. The following information gives the background on newsworthy stories as well as contact information. For additional questions on the Future Features service, contact the Office of Public Affairs at 703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935.
Making a Difference – It's a Piece of Cake
Did you know that 13 million children in America are hungry or at risk of hunger and that one out of every eight children under the age of 12 in the United States often goes to bed hungry? Did you know that every fourth person standing in a soup kitchen line is a child? Fairfax County employees will sponsor a Great American Bake Sale in partnership with Share Our Strength, the national sponsor of the event, to benefit the Fairfax County area food banks. The initiative was begun by Debra Bianchi, deputy director of the Office of Public affairs, as a team building experience that would reach out and give back to the community. By participating in the bake sale as a customer, citizens and employees will make a difference in the lives of children in the Fairfax County community. The Great American Bake Sale will be held on Friday, July 11, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, on the first floor. For more information and directions, call 703-324-3187, TTY 703-324-2935.
The Fairfax Fatherhood Collaborative
Fairfax County agencies, Virginia State departments, nonprofit and faith-based organizations and interested citizens have come together to form the Fairfax Fatherhood Collaborative (FFC). The initial focus of the FFC includes identifying and promoting best practice prevention, intervention and mediation strategies that target fathers and fathers-to-be, especially in regard to issues facing non-custodial fathers. Educational efforts are made to generate a common vision and enhanced public perception about fatherhood, strengthening and promoting effective parenting skills, providing alternatives to incarceration for child support arrears and providing supportive services to address employment, mental health, substance abuse and other barriers encountered in meeting parental obligations. For more information call Derwin Overton, 703-246-3033, TTY 711.


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Studies of marine environments, aquatic organisms and their integral connections to human health have become increasingly complex, and the research required to address those project-specific questions requires an interdisciplinary approach in order to achieve success. No single organization possesses the span of scientific expertise needed.
The lab is a partnership between NCCOS, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Medical University of South Carolina, South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, and College of Charleston. Researchers from all partner institutions work side-by-side, combining expertise to conduct research they could not accomplish otherwise. The resulting synergy among the partner scientists results in exciting and innovative approaches that address issues of concern.
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Welp... Since the racing season is upon us with Daytona kicking things off soon I guess it's time to think about Indycar. And what more perfect way than to learn that TGBB is gaining more power with the new regime.
INDYCAR: Barnharts Role Evolving, Expanding
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...ing-expanding/Speculation regarding Brian Barnhart's future within the IZOD IndyCar Series has taken on a life of its own in recent weeks, and while the former series president will see his duties expand this season, it will not, as some have suggested, include leading the open-wheel organization from the top.
Brian continues to be an executive member of INDYCAR and his understanding of our sport continues to provide our organization with valuable input," read a statement supplied by the series. "However, Brians future role with INDYCAR will not be as CEO of the organization.
Barnhart will, however, play a greater role within INDYCAR's competition department.
The longtime series employee held the position of President of Competition and Racing Operations through the 2011 season, but under the direction of former series CEO Randy Bernard, saw most of his power and authority stripped heading into 2012.
With Bernard no longer involved with the series, Barnhart has been utilized in a more meaningful capacity and that trend is expected to continue as he is tasked with greater responsibilities in the competition department.
Barnhart earned high marks from IndyCar teams for handling the spare parts price saga, and also lent his experience to a number of internal projects, including the recent Leader Circle payout structure.
Although Barnhart's exact duties within the series' new management structure are still somewhat undefined, it's known he will take more of an overarching position on competition-related decisions within the IndyCar offices.
I'm told that Barnhart, who also served as INDYCARs Race Director through 2011, will not influence on-track activities during race weekends, meaning current Race Director Beaux Barfield and his team of stewards will continue to act autonomously.
OK... Here's my take:
What are they thinking?????????
The series is trying to climb out of a hole and reconnect with fans and find new fans. Fans rejoiced when TGBB was moved aside last season. About the only problem IMO is he was left connected at all. Even if Indycar thought the fans were wrong about him, it's not like he's the key to open wheel racing in America. So why give him any responsibility and rub fans' noses in the fact that he's still here?
Oh well... I can't imagine the Hulman-George family selling the speedway... But I'm convinced more and more that is what needs to happen to really move forward.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The wait continues for 13-year-old Cristian Fernandez after Judge Mallory Cooper delayed her decision on a motion to dismiss the murder charges against him.
Fernandez waived his right to appear at a Thursday morning status hearing where the judge did grant the defense's motion to re-depose the police officer who originally arrived on scene where Fernandez's 2-year-old half brother was found dead.
"There was a motion for us to take the deposition of a witness the public defender's office had already taken. We asked for the opportunity to ask more questions that weren't asked the first time," said Hank Coxe, Fernandez's defense attorney.
During the hearing, a former middle school classmate of Fernandez sat in the audience.
Anthony Villaluz said he was there "to support Cristian because I know if I was in the same situation, I would want people to stand up for me."
"It's frustrating. I just hope (Cooper) dismisses (the murder case). I really hope he can have his first real good holiday in a good home with good people," said Villaluz's mother, Alicia Torres, who has supported Fernandez since the case began.
Last month, a sexual battery charge against Fernandez was dismissed.
DOCUMENT: Disposition on sexual assault charge
Cooper had previously thrown out all of Fernandez's statements to police, agreeing with the defense that the boy hadn't fully understood his rights or what he was doing when he waived them.
Fernandez was 12 when he was arrested in March 2011 and charged with murder.
Cooper is expected to rule on the motion to dismiss the murder charges as early as next week.
Defense lawyers claim the first-degree murder case cannot proceed because Florida sentencing guidelines require anyone convicted of that crime to face either the death penalty or life in prison without parole, but the U.S. Supreme Court ruled this summer that it's unconstitutional for juvenile offenders to get mandatory life sentences.
Prosecutors say that the old Florida law that called for a 25-year-to-life sentence could apply, but defense attorneys say Fernandez should not be tried under the current law because they can't advise their client what kind of sentence he could face.
Fernandez's tentative trial date in the murder case is set for March 4.
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Hi All,
So I'm really new to all of this, I'm on here for any advice at all regarding my husband who has been recently having seizures.
My husband is 27 years old and has been in the US army just on four years and is about to make Captain. He has always been very healthy, no history of seizures/epilepsy in his family.
About a month ago I awoke to the sounds of him having a tonic clonic seizure in his sleep. It was about the scariest thing I have ever witnessed! This had never happened before and my husband is the healthiest person I know, so my first thought was he was having a heart attack or something. I called the EMS and they came really quickly, once my husband had come around they pretty much told me he'd had a seizure and was he epilieptic... I was shocked. They took us to the ER for further testing as it was his first known seizure. All basic testing came back clear and they told him/me to monitor it as it could be a one off seizure and referred us on for a neurolgist and EEG testing which we had completed and awaited results.
Almost to the day a month later my husband had another seizure, this time in the evening while I was driving him home from work. I pulled over as quickly as I could and managed to cradle his neck and head but his arm got pretty beat up on the plastic console in the middle of the car. (He now has a fractured shoulder!) He came to about 4 minutes later and requested to go home. I was reluctant because his arm was so sore but I took him home and within ten minutes he had another seizure on our sofa. Of course we ended up at the ER again. This time they took him more seriously but still couldn't really tell us why this was happeneing. He has no history of head trauma, infections, trauma at birth etc.. just minor things over the years but he was never treated for concussion or anything like that. I'm wondering if there was some exercise he has done that he has hurt himself, but ignored it as soldiers often do. He has been deployed once but denies being near any direct bombings/blasts.
I am totally stumped, this has come out of nowhere! Has anyone out there experienced anything similar to this? And being in the army, does this mean he will get med boarded out for epiliepsy? He is just about to make Captain in a month would they postpone this...that would just crush him! As it stands we still do not have a diagnosis of Epilepsy but the ER docs have pretty much said more than two seizures is classed as Epilepsy. We're awaiting a diagnosis from his regular neurologist.
Any advice/guidance anything at all would be so very appreciated! We are stationed away from our families, so we are feeling so overwhelmed right now.
Thanks for reading if you made it this far!


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Last week all the major market indices eked out positive gains, even despite the late-week reversal, which came as "fiscal cliff" discussions took a turn for the worse. As the market closed out the trading week, Congress and President Obama left Washington for the Christmas holiday. With five trading days left until the end of the year, the growing consensus is that the U.S. economy may indeed go over the fiscal cliff at least for a brief period.
All the attention on fiscal-cliff conversations has likely left a number of investors in the lurch concerning key economic data this past week. The two noteworthy standouts were the favorable housing data and the continued relative strength in durable orders. Several pieces of housing data were bullish, among them the December reading from the National Association of Home Builders Housing Market Index, as well as November housing starts, building permits and existing-home sales. When combined with continued tight inventory for single-family homes, these metrics bode well for the housing market and housing stocks.
Stripping out defense and transportation, durable orders for core capital goods grew 2.7% following October's 3.2% improvement. Early reads on December manufacturing, in the form of the Empire Manufacturing Index, suggests December may reflect some slowing. Investors can confirm this with the December Chicago purchasing managers index, due out Friday.
The last five trading days of the year often serve as a time to sharpen your pencil for the coming 12 months. Trading volume is bound to be low, given diminished staffing levels at trading firms and mutual funds, hedge funds and other institutional investor groups -- so we could see some wide market swings. However, this is also a time to be both vigilant and forward-looking. In particular, the quieter sessions are great for sitting back and assessing the plethora of forecasts in front of us. Whether it's from companies, trade associations, economists or others, the slower days are great for comparing and contrasting these numbers in order to see what looks probable, and what simply doesn't add up.
Recently the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) presented its outlook for 2013, a consensus of 48 macroeconomic forecasts. These call for the real U.S. gross domestic product to grow 2.1% on average next year, compared with a 2012 rate that's shaping up to be around 2.2%. Sifting through the details of that forecast, we see the consensus view is for the economy to improve throughout 2013, with GDP growth estimated to reach 3% in the fourth quarter. If we break that down with some simple math, we see the first half of 2013 is poised to be far weaker than the second.
Turning to the stock market, for S&P 500 companies Wall Street expects 2013 operating growth of 6.5% to $108.06 per share, according to Thomson Reuters. That forecast suggests the S&P 500 is trading at roughly 13.2x earnings, more than twice the expected growth rate. Keep in mind that earnings here are tracking to grow only 3.6% this year vs. 2011. Before too long, companies will start to report their fourth-quarter results, and most accompany these reports with guidance for the coming 12 months. At that point, we'll have a better sense as to how realistic that 6.5% earnings growth forecast is.
Given that it's a holiday week, there will be a minimum of economic reports and even fewer rounds of corporate earnings. With only a handful of days until companies close their books for both the fourth quarter and for the year, I'll be sure to keep an ear to the ground for companies that try to sneak through negative earnings news during the quiet trading week. But, even so, more than 600 companies will be paying dividends this week ahead of the potentially higher dividend tax rates that commence in January.
Here's a more granular look at the economic data and corporate earnings that are on tap for this week:
Monday, Dec. 24 -- Christmas Eve -- U.S. stock markets close at 1 p.m. EST
Tuesday, Dec. 25 -- Christmas Day -- U.S. stock markets closed
Wednesday, Dec. 26 -- Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Mortgage Index (Weekly)
Wednesday, Dec. 26 -- Case-Shiller 20-City Index (October)
Thursday, Dec. 27 -- Weekly Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims (Weekly)
Thursday, Dec. 27 – New-Home Sales (November)
Thursday, Dec. 27 -- Consumer Confidence (December)
Friday, Dec. 28 -- Chicago Purchasing Managers Index (December)
Friday, Dec. 28 -- Pending Home Sales (November)
As most years tend to be, 2012 was a busy one with a number of things weighing on the stock market. As we enter one of the most joyful times of the year, on behalf of my family I'd like to wish you and your loved ones a merry Christmas and happy holidays.


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Standing Rock Cultural Arts will host the 11th Annual International Short Film Festival March 6 at the Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High in downtown Akron.
The festival will start at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $7 adults, $5 for students and seniors.
The annual event features films from as far away as Germany and China and from as close as Kent, Ohio. It will include animation, music videos, short comedy, experimental films, documentaries and more.
The first part of this event will feature short films from around the world. The second part will be made up of films by the very organic and creative animator Drew Christie. The last portion of the night will feature silent films by Brenda Molloy and Mike Hovancsek which will be feature original music by Mike Hovancsek.
Updates and details can be found at www.standingrock.net.


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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen walked the red carpet last night for the Dolce & Gabbana charity event hosted by Penelope Cruz, and we couldn't help but notice how drastically opposite these two are becoming and this time, it's not just the hair. Mary-Kate kept up her rock and roll vibe with heavy black ankle boots, but went for more of an undone sexy look a la Kate Moss. Ashley opted for a more polished look, with a buttoned-up frock and super high Balenciaga platform pumps. Looking at these pix it's almost hard to believe these two are related — never mind twins! Which sister's style do you prefer Mary-Kate or Ashley's?
To see more of MK and Ashley's style in "Off the Rack" click here.
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Community donations nearing $27,000 for Ukiah Boys & Girls Club
The UDJ Spring Fund Drive for the Ukiah Boys and Girls Club is continuing.
The goal this year is $50,000 to match the $50,000 matching donation offered by Retech of Ukiah.
The most recent donations include: Bob and Susie Hardie $1,000, Todd and Uta Telfer $200, Marvin and Mildred Lehrman $100, Merle and Janet Carlson $100, David Akka $100, Theodore and Jessica Kimball $100, Don and Jackie Appleton $50, Lucky Focker bowling team $3.76, for a community total of $26,778.76, with Retch match $53,557.52.
Donations can be made by sending checks or money orders (made out to "Ukiah Boys and Girls Club") to the Ukiah Boys and Girls Club at P.O. Box 67, Ukiah, CA 95482, or by bringing or mailing them to The Ukiah Daily Journal office at 590 S. School St.


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You know The Great 2013 U.S. East Coast Cicada Invasion is in full effect when local restaurants begin to tout cicada-centric menu items with hearty "if you can't beat 'em, eat 'em" gusto. For those unfamiliar with the phenomenon, the Cicadageddon that emerges from the ground every seventeen years, North Carolina to New England, is a fleeting affair that has everything to do with sound and vision -- the pulsating reverberations of their billions-stong buzzworthy mating calls drowning out the din of daily life, outdoor concerts and all. But you don't have to live inside the E.C.C.S.Z. (East Coast Cicada Sex Zone) to get in on the sonic action as this sort of thing happens in other parts of the world and the well-traveled field recording gurus down at Sublime Frequencies want you to indulge your senses with their oh-so-timely vinyl release of Brokenhearted Dragonflies: Insect Electronica from Southeast Asia.
This limited edition LP pressing of the long out-of-print CD from 2004 presents for your listening pleasure the sounds of swarms of male dragonflies gathered together to join in choruses of high-pitched tones for one purpose: they're looking for sex. The ones that don't succeed in wooing and winning their mates eventually scream so loud that their chests explode and they drop dead to the ground, or so the legend goes. These recordings are a tribute to this legend.
Droning cicadas, dragonflies, and other insects display their charm as masters of the high frequency airwaves, recorded live and unprocessed by Tucker Martine in the lush settings of Laos, Thailand, and Burma -- the occasional thunderstorm included. Enter the supernatural world where entomology and electronica converge in a tropical hallucination of alien sound. Anyone who has ever wondered if these strange symphonies could be recorded or preserved as precisely as they sound in the field need look no further. Martine has done it and you will be transported to the exact experience one would encounter in these mysterious lowlands.
The LP includes an insert with photos and liner notes by Hakim Bey and Alan Bishop. Get yours today and celebrate the Great 2013 Cicada Invasion in style!Save


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I'll jump in ... Immersion, they are a couple of Korg Kaoss Pads, looks like version 1 and version 2.
Thanks for fielding the questions Anthony!I'm a big Kaoss Pad fan and have the works. Although they get more powerful with each version, things also get left behind - so each one has it's own personality. The black/red KP3 that APK uses is strong in the sampling and quantized effects and the silver KP2 is stronger for non-quantizedplaying of effects. My favourite delay from the KP1 did not get carried forward to later generations.They're all terrific for live performance - where you can spontaneously transform your sounds.BTW - The KP3 is the strongest as a MIDI-controller if that is also important to you.
The problem with live recorded music is that it is no longer live when it is a recording. That must seem like an obvious thing to say and perhaps you completely disagree with me Scott, but listening to live music when it's not played live is a very different experience from listening to live music as it is being played. There's something about being in a room with a lot of people, and experiencing a "performance" where musicians are able to interact with the group. Most bands have sets and play lists so the effect is minimal, but it's often still noticeable. With electronic, free form, abstracter music the effect is far greater though, almost like being outside in nature, part of a group wandering.Yet, and having said that, I really do like listening to your work even if it's a recording. It's obvious you're also wandering while you where playing and not following a predefined path. I say obvious, but that's how it comes across, maybe you DID plan very well (and in that case, very good too). Somehow, the tension of a live performance (where will they go next, where are we now?) comes across well in these samplings.I also like how as one layer of attention and sounds goes away, there is a shimmer of sound behind it...often the point where you fade out the track and I think...ahhh...I wish I was there to hear where they go next. I especially like her_terrain, sounds modern and old at the same time, I really like it. Thanks for sharing these!


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Don Draper: It's your job. I give you money, you give me ideas.
Peggy Olson: And you never say thank you.
Don Draper: That's what the money is for!
Well Don Draper is right. Money is the thank you for working, but it doesn't hurt to give your coworker a gift once in a while. And what better gift then the ones inspired by the hit TV show Mad Men?! Mad Men is everyone's favorite show about the cool and intense advertising industry in the 1950s and 1960s. I think a lot of people secretly wish they worked back then well, probably not women and minorities, but for white dudes it was a pretty sweet time. But with these gifts you can go back to the great style of the time and not deal with the hassle of having any rights as a woman or respect from men and society in general. Here are some gifts for your co-workers and boss inspired by the show. Alcoholism, dissatisfaction with being a housewife, pointy bras, degrading your secretary, philandering husbands, mentally disturbed children and sexism are not included.


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The man accused of killing Freshwater Farms owner Richard "Rick" Charles Storre, 60, and Lance Delbert Henry, 25, pleaded not guilty Friday to two counts of murder in Humboldt County Superior Court, Deputy District Attorney Kelly Neel said.
Vincent Earnest Sanchez, 28, was arrested and booked into Humboldt County jail earlier this week after Eureka Police Department officers found each victim with a gunshot wound to the head inside a house on the 2100 block of Harris Street on Wednesday night.
Storre and Henry -- Sanchez's half brother -- had been dead "for a couple of days," officials said. The brothers had been staying with Storre.
According to court documents, Sanchez had prior run-ins with law enforcement.
He was arrested multiple times for driving under the influence, and was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to enroll in a counseling treatment program after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of vandalism. He was also sentenced to three years probation, a $250 fine and 288 days in jail after breaking into the Carson Mansion with a hatchet and causing an estimated $10,000 worth of damage.
Sanchez was originally deemed "incompetent to stand trial" in the latter case after a psychiatric evaluation. He was sent to Napa State Hospital to enroll in a trial competency program before being sent back to Humboldt County for sentencing in September 2009.
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HOUSTON - A new study finds women with early stage breast cancer who undergo breast conserving surgery do just as well and perhaps better in terms of survival than those who have their entire breast removed.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center studied more than 100,000 women diagnosed with stage one or stage two breast cancer.
The women were followed for nine years.
Researchers found those treated with a lumpectomy and radiation were 19 percent less likely to die than those who had a mastectomy, regardless of their age or cancer type.
In a lumpectomy, the tumor and part of the surrounding tissue are removed. In a mastectomy, the entire breast is removed.
According to Dr. Isabelle Bedrosian with MD Anderson Cancer Center, the study gives more options to those patients who have a choice.
"The key finding here is that the women who have lumpectomy radiation have excellent outcomes and are in no way compromised compared to women who have a mastectomy," she said.
Irena Chang was diagnosed with stage one breast cancer in 2011. She opted for a mastectomy.
"I chose mastectomy over lumpectomy because it would reduce my chances of re-occurrence, it provided a better cosmetic outcome and it helped me to avoid unnecessary radiation that is associated with a lumpectomy," Chang said.
Even with the new study findings, Chang said she wouldn't choose for a different treatment.
"I feel like it was the best decision for me," she said.
Bedrosian agreed that a lumpectomy isn't for everyone.
"Not every women is a good candidate for this, but for those who do have the choice, they are trying to decided between the two options. I think they should be reassured choosing one option over the other is not going to negatively influence their outcome," she said.
Experts caution the apparent survival benefit might have been linked to differences in the two patient groups, including access to health care.
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Hi guys,
I am using Ubuntu 12.x I customised flowplayer a little bit and now that I am done, I find out its not workingon windows at all
is any body bored or nice enough to help me figure out why? I dont have a windows machine to debug it and it works just fine on my machine
function update_playlist_visible(clip = ''){
Uncaught SyntaxError: Unexpected token =
if(clip == ''){
var clip = get_original_clip();
var url = 'http://video.buteosoftware.com/player.php?';
var view = url+"clip="+clip;
var hide = view +"&display_playlist=no";
$("#wplaylist").attr('href', view);
$("#noplaylist").attr('href', hide);
My bet is it is broken on ubuntu too, you've just got a working cached copy.
It depends what you mean by "not working". On Ubuntu 12.04, the video of Josh Mandel plays OK, but the thumbnails at the bottom are also all linked to the Josh Mandel video.
I'm afraid none of it works on Mac.
You might need to go back to the drawing board on this one. Perhaps set up the gallery first, using a good script, and make sure that works. Then add in the videos.
The josh mandel video is at the beginning of every clip, then there is a logo, then the actual video plays
Ah, OK - in that case then yes, it's working on Ubuntu.
definitely not a cached copy, it works on all of my and the people i work with ubuntu machines, finally installed win 7 as last night. I am getting a similar error to what you are from firebug atm and assuming that error has something to do with setting the default value in the function update_playlist_visible(clip = '') the clip = '' part of the code but
update_clip_preview() not defined error is the main problem, the function is actually defined on line 877 in the page source
function update_clip_preview(image){
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Knicks Are Still Pursuing Wallace and Dampier
By LIZ ROBBINS
Published: February 18, 2004
siah Thomas made one deal for the Knicks this week, and he is pushing to make a second one by tomorrow's 3 p.m. trading deadline. He still hopes to obtain one of two post players who have been high on his wish list: Atlanta's Rasheed Wallace or Golden State's Erick Dampier.
The Hawks are trying to move Wallace a week after acquiring him in a multiplayer trade. Bill Strickland, Wallace's agent, was at Madison Square Garden last night to see another client, Allan Houston, and to speak with Thomas.
Strickland confirmed Wallace's strong interest in playing in New York. "Our preference is to make that now, before the deadline, but Rasheed would be willing to explore the option of a midlevel exception this summer," Strickland said.
A minimum of five teams are interested in Wallace, but Strickland would not comment about specifics. Detroit, Dallas and Philadelphia have expressed interest.
The Knicks may not have enough pieces to make a straight-up deal for Wallace, who will make $16.9 million this season, his final one before he becomes a free agent this summer.
A person familiar with Thomas's thinking said the Knicks would have to offer Kurt Thomas, Othella Harrington, Dikembe Mutombo and a player like Mike Sweetney or Frank Williams.
To complete a trade for Wallace, a two-time All-Star, Isiah Thomas would most likely have to involve at least one other team.
"You bring his name up to anybody in this league, and every coach is going to go, `Wow,' " Pistons Coach Larry Brown said of Wallace before last night's 92-88 loss to the Knicks. "And every teammate he's ever been with has been pretty positive with him."
It is clear to people around the league that Isiah Thomas still wants the Knicks to get bigger, tougher and quicker. And that could mean he might still trade Kurt Thomas to get Dampier, a 6-foot-11 center. Dampier is having the best season of his eight-year career and fits Thomas's plan for an inside presence.
Dampier is averaging 11.6 rebounds and 11.9 points, but Golden State is shopping him. The team is concerned that he will exercise his opt-out clause and relinquish the final two seasons, worth $17 million.
Indiana and Memphis are pursuing Dampier. The Knicks would have to include more than Kurt Thomas to make the salaries match, and add Williams or Sweetney.
The former Celtics forward Vin Baker is expected to clear waivers today, and Thomas affirmed Monday that he was still interested in Baker, who is battling alcoholism. Atlanta is expected to waive Michael Doleac, according to an Eastern Conference official, and the Knicks could get him back as a free agent if another team does not claim him off waivers.
Thomas still has other chips to trade, including Moochie Norris and Shandon Anderson, whose contracts are weighty but could be used to complete a multiteam deal.
"Aside from New York, I don't think anyone makes trades in our league," Brown said.
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Part of Ivan Doig's acclaimed Montana trilogy, English Creek revolves around Jick McCaskill, a 14-year-old growing up in 1930s Montana. This incandescent coming-of-age tale dramatizes the climatic events of one summer that inevitably mark Jick's awakening from childhood to adulthood. Through his eyes we see those nearest and dearest to him at a turning point - "where all four of our lives made their bend" - and discover along with him his own connection to the land, to history, and to the deep-fathomed mysteries of one's kin and one's self.
©1984 Ivan Doig (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC
"Sheer magic...simply a national treasure." (USA Today)
Tangential, eclectic, avid listener... favorite book is the one currently in ear.
"Read this as book two and Dancing as book one"
I read "Dancing at the Rascal Fair" as a stand alone book, not realizing it was part of a trilogy. "Dancing" is a 5 star read and a gem of a book. It is also the true beginning of the trilogy. After reading "Dancing," I wanted more about the family and what happened to them. I read "Prairie Nocturne" which followed a side character and didn't satisfy the itch. This is what I should have read. Although, I have no clue why Doig chose to make it the first book of the trilogy, it is actually the second book chronologically and makes a lot more sense to read second. Having read "Dancing," I picked up on subtleties and relationships that I wouldn't have caught at all if I had read this first. "English Creek" starts slowly and the plot lazes along, just a 3.5 star read for me, but it was the salve for my itch of wanting more after "Dancing." Glad I found it.
"Great Story"
Characters one can care about. Realist, down-to-earth story. All three books in the trilogy are well written. Graphic descriptions of Montana without bogging the story.
"14 year old protagonist--not enough conflict"
I loved listening to Doig's "Dancing at the Rascal Fair." This story was not as interesting because the protagonist, Jick, is mainly an observer of other characters' lives and not much happens in his own. There is just one main conflict and to me it wasn't strong enough to sustain through the story. What was interesting was the references to "Rascal Fair" because Jick's grandfather is Angus McCaskill, the protagonist of "Rascal Fair." It was still an entertaining listen, but not nearly as rich as "Rascal Fair."
"Excellent storytelling"
I found "English Creek" even better than "Dancing at the Rascal Fair", which is a favorite with many, not just me. The weird thing is that "English Creek" is the first of the series but chronologically it follows "Dancing at the Rascal Fair". I think it is better to read it after "Dancing at the Rascal Fair"! "Ride With Me, Mariah Montana" is the next one I will pick up. Check out all of the "Two Medicine County" series. I love the way Ivan Doig captures the essential both in physical descriptions of the land, the dialog between people and what is essentially important in life. Some compare him to Wallace Stegner but I think he is MUCH better. There is marvelous humor in Doig's writing.
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"Slow moving ode to Montana."
I had to struggle to finish this. More happened in the final minutes than in the preceding hours. I have read and enjoyed others by Doing, but found this tedious. Not much plot.
"Simple in the best sort of way"
Doig's portrayal of the characters transported me straight into their world. I frequently found myself laughing out loud to the various thoughts and conversations that were had throughout. Thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Montana Leather Crafter -
"Best book I have ever encountered"
Ivan Doig and I were raised in the exact same culture here, in the ranching country of Montana. I can personally testify to the authenticity of the culture of this series. As I have made my way into the author's world, through his works, I continue to be astounded at the depth and the detail and the emotions that I feel - it's just like stepping back in time. If you truly want to experience what it might have been like to be raised the the authentic rural Montana - this Man Ivan Doig is your author.
Stanley Mexal - just an amazingly accurate character of the time and the place. I was exposed to many, many good men of his type as a boy growing up. Quiet and reserved but oh, so powerful
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Stanley Mexal - the alcoholic that everyone but Jick's dad overlooked. This man has a pile of hard earned experience and wisdom - he is memorable because Mr. Doig does such a great job of keeping him under wraps until it matters.
Scott Sowers is, bar none, the best narrator I have ever experienced. His voice and the tone that he set for this work was amazing to me - the story was twice a meaningful to me having Scott perform it - as compared with reading it.
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WASHINGTON, D. C. – Today, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Gayle Smith announced during her meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman several new programs designed in partnership with the Government of Ukraine to further energy sector and judicial reforms in Ukraine.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Latin America and the Caribbean Marcela Escobari will make her first official visit as a USAID representative when she travels to Colombia on June 14-19. She will attend the World Economic Forum Latin America in Medellin, Antioquia.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Gayle Smith will participate in a development policy roundtable discussion at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition's (USGLC) 2016 State Leaders Summit.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Associate Administrator Eric Postel will travel to Atlanta, Ga., Brussels and Cairo June 12 - 21, 2016.
This Friday, June 10, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Gayle Smith will accept the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) International Award for Public Service at the University's Tenth Anniversary Celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Today, Tunisia signed a loan guarantee agreement with the United States that will allow Tunisia to access up to $500 million in affordable financing from international capital markets, delivering on President Obama's discussions with Tunisian President Caid Essebsi in May 2015. The loan guarantee underscores the United States' enduring commitment to the people of Tunisia and their democratic transition. It is designed to support Tunisia as it pursues important economic reforms that will provide the foundation for growth and prosperity, while also furthering Tunisia's ability to access global capital markets.
U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Gayle Smith announced at USAID's first-ever Ag Innovation Investment Summit this week the launch of two new open competitions for entrepreneurs with promising, innovative solutions to food insecurity in Latin America, the Caribbean and Zambia. Winners of the competitions will receive funding and mentoring from the U.S. Government's Feed the Future initiative to pilot, market and scale their proven solutions to benefit smallholder farmers in developing countries. Feed the Future will invest up to $5.75 million through these two competitions.
On June 2, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will host a showcase for the 16 prize winners of the Wildlife Crime Tech Challenge during which winners will demonstrate brief overviews of their contributions to combat wildlife crime.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partners will host their first Agriculture Innovation Investment Summit from June 1- 2 in Washington, D.C. The Summit will connect investors with innovators to accelerate game-changing technologies that can help smallholder farmers improve their productivity and competitiveness, in line with the goals of the U.S. Government's global hunger and food security initiative, Feed the Future.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Romanian Foreign Ministry signed an agreement today to work together to strengthen rule of law, anti-corruption, agriculture, and energy independence in other European and Eurasian countries. The agreement will also promote greater U.S.-Romanian development cooperation around democracy, local governance, civil society and media independence, health, education and regional integration with the European Union.
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Gayle Smith will deliver remarks to the graduating class of the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University.
The United States Agency for International Development announced nearly $128 million in additional humanitarian assistance to help the people of Ethiopia face the impacts of the worst drought in fifty years.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia Thomas O. Melia will travel to Albania, Montenegro,Serbia, and Kosovo May 14 - 24, 2016.
The U.S. Agency for International Development has halted several humanitarian aid activities in Turkey based on information provided by USAID's Office of Inspector General about fraud in humanitarian aid for Syrians. USAID has also suspended individuals and vendors from receiving USAID funding.
The U.S. Agency for International Development's Chief Geographer and Director of the U.S. Global Development Lab's GeoCenter, Carrie Stokes, is a finalist for the 2016 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals for achievements in international affairs. Stokes was selected for her advocacy, leadership, and action to promote the use of spatial analysis and geographic information systems (GIS) in U.S. international development and humanitarian efforts.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce that it earned an "A" grade on the Federal government's small business scorecard for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015. The Agency has now earned an "A" grade or better for each of the past three fiscal years. USAID prioritizes early engagement with the smallbusiness community to increase innovation and provide new approaches to accomplishing development objectives.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Gayle Smith will make her first visit to Asia when she travels to China and Burma this week. Administrator Smith will lead the U.S. delegation to Beijing, China for a development dialogue between the United States and China on April 28, 2016. Administrator Smith and the U.S. delegation will engage in a conversation with the Chinese on opportunities to work together on development projects in third countries in areas of mutual interest. Discussions will focus on priorities outlined in the development cooperation memorandum signed in 2015 between the United States and China.
In a move to enhance accountability across the globe, representatives of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Center for Audit Excellence today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that establishes a framework for collaboration on training and technical assistance efforts. The goal of the agreement is to enhance the capabilities of audit organizations in developing countries.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) airlifted more than 80 tons of emergency relief items to Quito, Ecuador over the weekend to help people affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the country on April 16. The cargo included 20,400 water containers, 3,500 kitchen sets, five large water storage and distribution units, and 1,000 rolls of heavy duty plastic to provide emergency shelter needs.
Today, USAID lost one of our own. On behalf of our entire team, I send our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of USAID Foreign Service National Xulhaz Mannan, who was brutally murdered in Bangladesh today. We condemn this cruel and inhumane act of violence and add our voices to all those calling to bring his cowardly attackers to justice.
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Giants counting on Affeldt returning April 30
SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants left-hander Jeremy Affeldt should be able to rejoin the active roster when he's eligible to leave the disabled list on April 30, manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday.
"I think he can be ready in 15 days," Bochy said of Affeldt, who's sidelined with a strained right oblique. "He seems like he's making a lot of improvement. I'll be honest: I'll be surprised if it takes longer than 15."
Meanwhile, relievers such as George Kontos will be asked to compensate for Affeldt's absence. Kontos accomplished that in Friday night's series-opening, 3-2 victory over San Diego, pitching 1 1/3 innings spanning the seventh and eighth innings. He yielded a double to Chris Denorfia but struck out two Padres.
"When you lose a guy like Affeldt, one of your setup guys, you hope the other guys pick it up. Kontos did that for us last night," Bochy said.
Kontos' 6.10 ERA in nine appearances entering Saturday is deceiving. Opponents are batting just .222 off him, he has retired 18 of the last 20 batters he has faced and and he has struck out 10 while issuing just one walk.
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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On the Forefront: A new tool that detects ivermectin and other drug sensitivities in dogs
Ivermectin sensitivity in collies
Ivermectin toxicosis in collies was first described in the 1980s.1-3 Clinical signs of ivermectin toxicosis include depression, ataxia, mydriasis, tremors, hypersalivation, coma, and other neurologic signs.2 Most mammals are protected from ivermectin's neurologic effects because the blood-brain barrier prevents access of ivermectin to the central nervous system. However, there is a subpopulation of collies and several other dog breeds that are exquisitely sensitive to the neurologic effects of ivermectin. Investigations in the late 1980s revealed that ivermectin is neurotoxic in some, but not all collies at doses a fraction of those required to cause toxicosis in other dogs.2 These investigations also revealed that affected collies accumulated high concentrations of ivermectin in brain tissue as compared with dogs that were not sensitive to ivermectin, suggesting that affected dogs lack a functional blood-brain barrier.2The MDR1 gene
P-Glycoprotein, the product of the MDR1 gene, is a 170-kD, membrane-spanning, cell-surface protein that functions as a drug efflux pump.4,5 P-Glycoprotein was first identified more than 20 years ago in chemotherapeutic-drug-resistant tumor cells and is now known to be a principal cause of multidrug resistance in human and veterinary cancer patients. In tumor cells, P-glycoprotein functions as an ATP-dependent efflux pump, resulting in decreased intracellular drug accumulation and reduced cytotoxicity of a variety of anticancer agents.4,5
P-Glycoprotein is expressed not only in tumor cells but also in a variety of normal tissues, including renal tubular epithelium, canalicular surfaces of hepatocytes, adrenocortical cells, colonic and intestinal epithelium, brain capillary endothelial cells, and others.6 Consistent with P-glycoprotein's function as a transport pump, the expression of P-glycoprotein in nonneoplastic tissues suggests a normal physiologic role for P-glycoprotein mediating the export of potentially toxic xenobiotics from the body. Although the normal function of P-glycoprotein in many of these tissues has not been elucidated, a great deal is known about its role in the blood-brain barrier.
Experiments involving MDR1a (-/-) knockout mice provided the first evidence that P-glycoprotein played a role in the blood-brain barrier. Initial experiments involving ivermectin demonstrated that MDR1a (-/-) knockout mice were 50 to 100 times more sensitive to the adverse neurologic effects of ivermectin than mice with normal P-glycoprotein expression (wild-type mice).7 The concentration of ivermectin in brain tissue was 90 times higher in MDR1a (-/-) knockout mice than in wild-type mice. These results provide substantial evidence that P-glycoprotein transports ivermectin from the brain back into the peripheral circulation.
Further experiments in MDR1 knockout mice using other potentially neurotoxic drugs, including digoxin, ondansetron, loperamide, paclitaxel, vinblastine, and doxorubicin, yielded similar results.7,8 Drug concentrations in brain tissue from MDR1 knockout mice were substantially greater than concentrations in wild-type mice, and neurotoxicity was frequently observed in MDR1 knockout mice but not in wild-type mice.


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THREE men will be sentenced for defrauding 43 companies of more than £800,000, including a Salisbury auction house, next Tuesday.
Farouk Dougui, 39, from London, and Jabey Alan Bathurst, 23, from Middlesex, were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud at Isleworth Crown Court on Tuesday following a six-week trial.
Simohamed Rahmoun, 30, pleaded guilty to his part in the conspiracy during the trial and was remanded in custody.
The court heard foreign-based fake credit cards were used to pay for valuable jewellery at a number of high profile auction houses, as well as to buy electrical goods and car parts.
One of the companies affected was Southern Counties Auctioneers in Netherhampton Road, which lost £14,397 to the fraudsters. The offenders used their criminal gains to fund a lifestyle way beyond their means.
Rahmoun was claiming benefits at the time of these offences but had high value cars, such as a Bentley convertible, Audis and Mini Coopers, at his disposal in Morocco and Spain.
A fourth suspect, Barbara Ursula Goossens, 60, from London, was found not guilty of conspiracy to defraud.


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This thread's title is a portuguese saying. I've spoken to people and some interpret it as meaning that you know the look on a person's eyes when they are in love with you. My interpretation is different.
I've met at least two other persons who, besides me, by looking at another person's eyes, can tell what are the core emotions on the observed person's mind. Most people find this is self deception but, of all the people I've met and analysed their eyes, I've never been wrong on my observation.
Now, what I want to know is if I'm alone in this. I don't claim that this is something psychic. But it is interesting that it is somewhat uncommon in a random sample. My question goes to a selected sample: buddhists.
I have a follow up questions either way, but let me see if I'm alone first _ and possibly fooling myself.


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Ray Ban has been a leading eyewear brand since its founding in 1937, and few brands since have become as synonymous with their signature product. With the classic Aviator design, Ray Ban began as a manufacturer of sunglasses for Air Force pilots, but the product was soon adopted by the masses and has become arguably the most famous pair of sunglasses in history. In 1952, Ray Ban introduced another iconic design in the Wayfarer, which has also maintained popularity over the years. In addition to these quintessential designs, Ray Ban has continued to push the envelope with new forms and technologies, including advanced polycarbonate lenses that provide more latitude to designers when making frames, while at the same time increasing durability.
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The Day Ahead: Here Are the Bottom Lines
Every human is in search of something. Food, water and decent enough night's sleep while a stock portfolio is exposed to overnight markets and social media commentary are three that spring to mind. As far as the market goes, investors tend to be in the hot pursuit of profits based on an absolute certainty.
Hate to be the Grim Reaper, but there are zero, zilch, no certainties in the investment field, hence green and red flickering boxes are referred to as risk assets. But there are bottom lines to every minute story in the market, whether it's borne from a company, a trading floor, a computer or from the lips of a prominent investment bank strategist. It's my job to construct the bottom lines and bring them to life in a language that doesn't freak people out and naturally helps to bank mad coin (that would be make money)....719 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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A centre that allows Bradford's schoolchildren to get closer to nature has just been given the go ahead to double the amount of people making overnight visits.
Nell Bank Centre is a popular destination for school and family trips, but the group that run it say many schools limit their visits to day trips because there is not enough overnight accommodation on site.
The Nell Bank Trust has been granted planning permission for a 64 bed accommodation block, which they say is needed to ensure the future of the centre.
Bradford Council recently pulled out of Nell Bank after years of running and subsidising the centre, and it is now run wholly by the trust.
Before the council stopped it's involvement in this and two other outdoor learning centres – Buckden House in Upper Wharfedale and Ingleborough Hall in Clapham – it made a £1 million investment in the three buildings from its schools budget, and the council hoped this investment will help the centres become self sustaining.
To do this, the trustees felt they needed to increase the numbers of visitors that can stay there overnight as part of school residentials.
Their application was approved by Bradford Council earlier this week and the trust says the decision means the centre can effectively double the amount of overnight visitors.
A new build accommodation block will replace one which trustees admitted has become "outdated and tired."
The trust have yet to set a final budget for the project, but hope that work will start soon and be completed by winter.
Bruce Fowler, Nell Bank manager, said: "Bradford Schools have been outstanding in supporting the Nell Bank residential project with £400,000 as part of an overall £1 million strategy to raise attainment through learning in the outdoors.
"We are fortunate to have some outstanding school leaders in Bradford – none better – who demonstrate the effectiveness that learning outside can have on the attainment of their school children.
"Nell Bank also has a national reputation for inclusion of visitors with additional physical, sensory or learning needs and additional supportive funding will take account of the needs of this disadvantaged group.
"The new residential block will be surrounded by outstanding views of Ilkley Moor, the River Wharfe, 100 acres of oak and bluebell woodland and a dairy farm. We all remember our school trips. Many thousands of extra children will have memorable and valuable experiences when this project is finally completed.
"A lot of families in Bradford find it difficult to get somewhere where they can enjoy nature so this centre provides that."


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An Otley and Yeadon councillor is calling for the needs of people with learning disabilities and their carers to be at the heart of a planned shake-up of services.
Leeds City council is proposing to create a social enterprise – a staff-led public service mutual organisation – for its employees who are currently responsible for delivering care for those with learning disabilities.
Councillor Sandy Lay (Lib Dem, Otley and Yeadon), however, says it is vital the reorganisation is about more than cutting costs.
Coun Lay (pictured above), whose wife is a learning disability nurse and lecturer, said: "Broadly speaking I am in favour of social enterprises because good ones put their users first with staff working around users' needs, and not the other way round.
"This one briefly talks about 'continued quality' and then reels off a list of organisational outcomes. This proposal should not be about cost-saving and staff but about users and how we can deliver better and more consistent care and quality.
"Accordingly, I hope that the Council will ensure the voices of users and their carers are at the centre of any decisions, and if they say this is not right for them the Council will reconsider."


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Home Courts By County Garfield County Jury Information Garfield County Associate Court - Rifle
|Garfield County Associate Court - Rifle
The County Court in Rifle is located off of Railroad at 18th St . 18th St. is located between the Fire Station and the swimming pool. We are on the north side of 18th St. and parking is available just west of the building also on the north side of 18th. We have security at the entrance. Please do not bring in pocket knives, leatherman tools or pepper spray.
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Rifle CO 81650
Jury Line: 665-6093
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I'm a relatively recent convert to Ubuntu after many years of being a Mac OS X user and I'm really quite impressed by how well it functions. The reason I switched from OS X is due to the fact that Apple seem determined to turn their desktop OS into an extension of iOS with all kinds of integration with social media and other items of "added functionality" that I really don't want.
I'm a great believer in having things segregated unless I deliberately choose to connect them. I do use Ubuntu One (very useful) and Picasa (very handy) and even Facebook (begrudgingly) but I don't want these things to be plugged into the depths of my OS by default and I'm very particular about what I share.
Ironically, this seems to be the direction that Ubuntu is heading as well, so it made me wonder if this was just something that I didn't like or if other people found it annoying as well?
(Before I get flamed to a crisp I would like to point out that I accept the fact that I could just a grumpy old man before my time and that I was raised in the computing world by a tribe of bearded Unix admins who promised me that the whole Linux thing would blow over and wasn't worth worrying about!)


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PLEASANTON — A Livermore man suspected of stabbing another man in Pleasanton two weeks ago appeared in court Wednesday after being arrested in Manteca on Monday, authorities said.
Jesse Serpa, 33, was taken into custody by Livermore police in his sister's neighborhood in Manteca in San Joaquin County around 6 p.m. Monday.
Serpa had been identified as a suspect in the Nov. 14 stabbing of a 30-year-old Livermore man at an apartment complex at 3819 Vineyard Ave. in Pleasanton.
Pleasanton police responded to the apartment at 9 p.m. that night and found a man with a single stab wound to his chest.
Police said it appears the two men were arguing and had started physically fighting, when Serpa allegedly produced a knife and stabbed the victim once before running away.
The victim was hospitalized with an injury that was not considered life-threatening.
Pleasanton investigators worked with Livermore police to track Serpa to his sister's home. After his arrest, Serpa was booked into the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on suspicion of attempted murder.
He was arraigned at the Gale Schenone Hall of Justice in Pleasanton at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and will return to court Friday to enter a plea, an Alameda County district attorney's spokeswoman said.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to call Pleasanton police at (925) 931-5100.
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This is a Jeff Gordon Car - The Superman Car. A car made to scale.
There is not a lot to say about this car is was added to my collection of 2 others cars.
This car was a gift from a friend and I wanted to share the look with you.


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Oracle Finds Support
As the week begins, Oracle (ORCL) has dipped into a very solid support zone. The stock is coming off a powerful breakout move that pushed shares into overbought territory. Over the last seven sessions, ORCL has been in pullback mode and may have reached an area where a new base can develop with today's recovery from early weakness.
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THE PRESIDENT:� Good morning, everybody.� (Applause.)� Please have a seat.� Well, welcome to the White House.
As I said in my State of the Union address last week, our top priority must be to do everything we can to grow the economy and create good, middle-class jobs.� That's our top priority.� That's our North Star.� That drives every decision we make.� And it has to drive every decision that Congress and everybody in Washington makes over the next several years.
And that's why it's so troubling that just 10 days from now, Congress might allow a series of automatic, severe budget cuts to take place that will do the exact opposite.� It won't help the economy, won't create jobs, will visit hardship on a whole lot of people.
Here's what's at stake.� Over the last few years, both parties have worked together to reduce our deficits by more than $2.5 trillion.� More than two-thirds of that was through some pretty tough spending cuts.� The rest of it was through raising taxes -- tax rates on the wealthiest 1 percent of Americans.� And together, when you take the spending cuts and the increased tax rates on the top 1 percent, it puts us more than halfway towards the goal of $4 trillion in deficit reduction that economists say we need to stabilize our finances.
�Now, Congress, back in 2011, also passed a law saying that if both parties couldn't agree on a plan to reach that $4 trillion goal, about a trillion dollars of additional, arbitrary budget cuts would start to take effect this year.� And by the way, the whole design of these arbitrary cuts was to make them so unattractive and unappealing that Democrats and Republicans would actually get together and find a good compromise of sensible cuts as well as closing tax loopholes and so forth.� And so this was all designed to say we can't do these bad cuts; let's do something smarter.� That was the whole point of this so-called sequestration.
Unfortunately, Congress didn't compromise.� They haven't come together and done their jobs, and so as a consequence, we've got these automatic, brutal spending cuts that are poised to happen next Friday.
Now, if Congress allows this meat-cleaver approach to take place, it will jeopardize our military readiness; it will eviscerate job-creating investments in education and energy and medical research.� It won't consider whether we're cutting some bloated program that has outlived its usefulness, or a vital service that Americans depend on every single day.� It doesn't make those distinctions.
Emergency responders like the ones who are here today -- their ability to help communities respond to and recover from disasters will be degraded.� Border Patrol agents will see their hours reduced.� FBI agents will be furloughed.� Federal prosecutors will have to close cases and let criminals go.� Air traffic controllers and airport security will see cutbacks, which means more delays at airports across the country.� Thousands of teachers and educators will be laid off.� Tens of thousands of parents will have to scramble to find childcare for their kids.� Hundreds of thousands of Americans will lose access to primary care and preventive care like flu vaccinations and cancer screenings.
And already, the threat of these cuts has forced the Navy to delay an aircraft carrier that was supposed to deploy to the Persian Gulf.� And as our military leaders have made clear, changes like this -- not well thought through, not phased in properly -- changes like this affect our ability to respond to threats in unstable parts of the world.
So these cuts are not smart.� They are not fair.� They will hurt our economy.� They will add hundreds of thousands of Americans to the unemployment rolls.� This is not an abstraction -- people will lose their jobs.� The unemployment rate might tick up again.
And that's why Democrats, Republicans, business leaders, and economists, they've already said that these cuts, known here in Washington as sequestration, are a bad idea.� They're not good for our economy.� They're not how we should run our government.
And here's the thing:� They don't have to happen.� There is a smarter way to do this -- to reduce our deficits without harming our economy.� But Congress has to act in order for that to happen.
Now, for two years, I've offered a balanced approach to deficit reduction that would prevent these harmful cuts.� I outlined it again last week at the State of the Union.� I am willing to cut more spending that we don't need, get rid of programs that aren't working.� I've laid out specific reforms to our entitlement programs that can achieve the same amount of health care savings by the beginning of the next decade as the reforms that were proposed by the bipartisan Simpson-Bowles commission.� I'm willing to save hundreds of billions of dollars by enacting comprehensive tax reform that gets rid of tax loopholes and deductions for the well off and well connected, without raising tax rates.
I believe such a balanced approach that combines tax reform with some additional spending reforms, done in a smart, thoughtful way is the best way to finish the job of deficit reduction and avoid these cuts once and for all that could hurt our economy, slow our recovery, put people out of work.� And most Americans agree with me.
The House and the Senate are working on budgets that I hope reflect this approach.� But if they can't get such a budget agreement done by next Friday -- the day these harmful cuts begin to take effect -- then at minimum, Congress should pass a smaller package of spending cuts and tax reforms that would prevent these harmful cuts -- not to kick the can down the road, but to give them time to work together on a plan that finishes the job of deficit reduction in a sensible way.
I know Democrats in the House and in the Senate have proposed such a plan -- a balanced plan, one that pairs more spending cuts with tax reform that closes special interest loopholes and makes sure that billionaires can't pay a lower tax rate than their salary -- their secretaries.
�And I know that Republicans have proposed some ideas, too.� I have to say, though, that so far at least the ideas that the Republicans have proposed ask nothing of the wealthiest Americans or biggest corporations, so the burden is all on first responders or seniors or middle-class families.� They double down, in fact, on the harsh, harmful cuts that I've outlined.� They slash Medicare and investments that create good, middle-class jobs.� And so far at least what they've expressed is a preference where they'd rather have these cuts go into effect than close a single tax loophole for the wealthiest Americans.� Not one.
Well, that's not balanced.� That would be like Democrats saying we have to close our deficits without any spending cuts whatsoever.� It's all taxes.� That's not the position Democrats have taken.� That's certainly not the position I've taken.� It's wrong to ask the middle class to bear the full burden of deficit reduction.� And that's why I will not sign a plan that harms the middle class.
So now Republicans in Congress face a simple choice:� Are they willing to compromise to protect vital investments in education and health care and national security and all the jobs that depend on them?� Or would they rather put hundreds of thousands of jobs and our entire economy at risk just to protect a few special interest tax loopholes that benefit only the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations?� That's the choice.
Are you willing to see a bunch of first responders lose their job because you want to protect some special interest tax loophole?� Are you willing to have teachers laid off, or kids not have access to Head Start, or deeper cuts in student loan programs just because you want to protect a special tax interest loophole that the vast majority of Americans don't benefit from? That's the choice.� That's the question.
And this is not an abstraction.� There are people whose livelihoods are at stake.� There are communities that are going to be impacted in a negative way.� And I know that sometimes all this squabbling in Washington seems very abstract, and in the abstract, people like the idea, there must be some spending we can cut, there must be some waste out there.� There absolutely is.� But this isn't the right way to do it.
So my door is open.� I've put tough cuts and reforms on the table.� I am willing to work with anybody to get this job done. None of us will get 100 percent of what we want.� But nobody should want these cuts to go through, because the last thing our families can afford right now is pain imposed unnecessarily by partisan recklessness and ideological rigidity here in Washington.
As I said at the State of the Union, the American people have worked too hard, too long, rebuilding from one crisis to see their elected officials cause yet another one.� And it seems like every three months around here there's some manufactured crisis. We've got more work to do than to just try to dig ourselves out of these self-inflicted wounds.
And while a plan to reduce our deficit has to be part of our agenda, we also have to remember deficit reduction alone is not an economic plan.� We learned in the 1990s, when Bill Clinton was President, nothing shrinks the deficit faster than a growing economy that creates good, middle-class jobs.� That should be our driving focus -- making America a magnet for good jobs.� Equipping our people with the skills required to fill those jobs. Making sure their hard work leads to a decent living.� Those are the things we should be pushing ourselves to think about and work on every single day.� That's what the American people expect.� That's what I'm going to work on every single day to help deliver.
So I need everybody who's watching today to understand we've got a few days.� Congress can do the right thing.� We can avert just one more Washington-manufactured problem that slows our recovery, and bring down our deficits in a balanced, responsible way.� That's my goal.� That's what would do right by these first responders.� That's what would do right by America's middle class.� That's what I'm going to be working on and fighting for not just over the next few weeks, but over the next few years.
Thanks very much, everybody.� Thank you, guys, for your service.� (Applause.)


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Let's name some players who weren't drafted that could be solid additions to a roster.
I can think of a few:
Matt Walsh and Anthony Roberson - Florida
Kennedy Winston - Alabama
Randolph Morris - Kentucky
Tiras Wade
Alan Anderson - Michigan STate
Aaron Miles - Kansas
John Gilchrist - Maryland
Jawad Williams - NC
Does anyone know if any of these kids can still go back to school? I'm not sure which players have signed with agents...


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ECM Political Editor
Ruud is carrying legislation labeled Senate File 774. It requests $2 million in bonding from the state to help complete the multi-use trail located in Morrison, Cass and Crow Wing counties.
Gov. Mark Dayton on Monday unveiled his $750 million bonding package. In this proposal is $24 million to improve roads, bridges, and buildings at state parks and trails, and $4 million for parks and trails.
Following a well-prepared presentation, mostly given by Robert Reinitz, chair of the Camp Ripley/Veterans State Trail Committee, Ruud said the committee appeared to understand the importance of a multi-modal trail. A member of the committee herself, Ruud said many partners have worked on the issues of this trail for some time.
The primary purpose of this trail is to link two major bicycle trail systems, the Paul Bunyan Trail to the Soo Line Trail. Reinitz said the trail also connects the Paul Bunyan, Heartland, Cayuna, Migizi, Central Lakes, Wobegon and Soo Line trails.
If this all happens, Reinitz said the the trail will become the longest paved, off the road bicycle trail in the world. "There's nothing like it anywhere," he said. The trail currently includes 285 miles of paved surface. The trail system could grow to 377 miles.
In addition, this trail will be part of the Mississippi River Trail, a designated route from the Mississippi River Headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico. It will put Little Falls at the hub of an interconnected trail system of an estimated 400 miles.
This multi-use trail has wide support and received state trail authorization in 2010. The trail offers different uses on separate paths within the same or on separate alignments. Uses include bicycling, walking and running and in-line skating. Most state trails are also open to snowmobiles.
A planning committee began regular monthly meetings in the fall of 2009, in an effort initiated by the Little Falls Convention & Visitors Bureau. The committee consists of officials from state and local government, the military, local businesses, representative of trail user organizations and private individuals.
Reinitz emphasized that the Central Minnesota area has been depressed in recent years, having some of the highest unemployment areas, and some of the lowest average incomes and being in the lowest five of health rankings in the state.
"The bottom line is we need some help," Reinitz said. He said agriculture is not doing well in these Central Minnesota communities and industrially, the last paper mill was recently closed. Money invested in this trail project will represent "a huge bang for the buck," Reinitz said.
"We need a game changer and need to bring in new money and need to bring in new industry," Reinitz said. Reinitz and trail supporters believe the Camp Ripley/Veterans State Trail will have a very positive economic impact.
Reinitz said he was "on board" with other trail requests made before the committee and said the ends of the trails could be extended to Moorhead, creating a 500-mile continuous loop, perfect for a two-week bicycle vacation. "We will bring people from all over the world," he predicted.
Reinitz said Camp Ripley and the National Guard are huge supporters of this project. "We wouldn't have gotten this far without them," he said. Reinitz pointed out discussions were under way with the military camp to move a portion of fencing and allow the trail on Camp Ripley land. "It's gorgeous, virgin land with huge trees," he said.
A recent study showed that $3.2 billion per year is spent on trail use in Minnesota. Bicycle users are not even a fourth of that number, Reinitz said."We need to be more inclusive and want to bring in as many trail users as possible," he said.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has completed a master plan for the finished corridor. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has said this trail is one of the most connecting trails in all of Minnesota, Reinetz said.
Cliff Borgerding, president of the Lake Wobegon Trail Association, said the Camp Ripley trail is another critical piece to connect and add mileage to the Paul Bunyan Trail. He said the Lake Wobegon Trail last summer counted 300,000 users on the trail from April 1 to Oct. 31. Reinitz said the Paul Bunyan Trail has many times the usage of the Lake Wobegon trail.
Dan Vogt, city administrator in Little Falls, said he is a cyclist and uses trails to stay fit and to keep his health costs down.
Other supporters in attendance were: Susan Roberts, Randall; Mayor Catherine VanRisseghem of Little Falls; George VanRisseghem, Little Falls; Randy Thoreson, National Park Service; LeeAnn Doucette, Little Falls City Council; Jordi Stay, restaurant owner in Bowlus; Adrian Welle, city administrator for Upsala; Roberta Schneider, member of the Central Minnesota Bicycle Club and Don Kerr, Department of Military Affairs.
Committee Chair Sen. David Tommasoni, DFL-Chisholm, laid the bill over for possible inclusion and recommendation to the bonding committee.
Just prior to offering her Camp Ripley trail legislation, Ruud presented a request of $2.175 million for the Cuyuna Lakes Trail Association. Ruud said the trail benefits the economies of the area. The mentioned fishing, canoeing, kayaking, zip lining and biking.
"It's a phenomenal area and this is what happens to a mining area when it reinvents itself," Ruud said.
Howard Lestrud can be reached at [email protected]


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About Long Beach California
About Long Beach California-Theres a reason that people who live in Long Beach CA tend to stay here. Everything you'll ever need is right here! In Long Beach, you'll enjoy 5 ½ miles of wide sandy beach, trendy nightclubs, fine dining and cultural events. Visit the Waterfront District in Downtown where you'll find world class entertainment like the Aquarium of the Pacific. Stroll the shops of Shoreline Village.
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There's a reason that people who live in Long Beach CA tend to stay here. Everything you'll ever need is right here! In Long Beach, you'll enjoy 5 ½ miles of wide sandy beach, trendy nightclubs, fine dining and cultural events. Visit the Waterfront District in Downtown where you'll find world class entertainment like the Aquarium of the Pacific. Stroll the shops of Shoreline Village. Sip a cocktail at a waterfront café as you slip into the comforting sights and sounds of Long Beach Harbor. Listen as a calming foghorn blows in the distance and watch as an inimitable California sunset cast its pinks and blues over the glittering Pacific Ocean.
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The 9-hole Bixby Village course at the Bixby Village Golf Course facility in Long Beach, California features 1,567 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 29. The course rating is 57.5 and it has a slope rating of 86. Designed by Ron Fream, the Bixby Village golf course opened in 1980.
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Bayshore Beach at 5415 E. Ocean Blvd. offers access to Alamitos Bay and other diversions such as:
Belmont Plaza Beach at 4000 Olympic Plaza is close to the bike path and Belmont Pier. Be sure to get a front row seat (bring your own chair!) for exciting California Beach Volleyball Association events during the upcoming International Sea Festival.
Belmont Shore Beach from 39th Place to 54th Place, and Peninsula Beach from 54th to 72nd Place offer long stretches of white sand, volleyball courts and beautiful scenery.
Colorado Lagoon at 5119 E. Colorado St. offers calm waters, picnic areas and a nautical themed playground.
Junipero Beach from 15th to 39th Place can be conveniently accessed from Ocean Blvd. on Junipero Avenue which ends at a beach parking lot.
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1st Time Buyer Tips - Hire a Buyers Specialist When Buying Long Beach Homes and Condos
1st Time Buyer Tips - Hire a Buyers Specialist When Buying Long Beach Homes and Condos
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Have you noticed that ever since you decided to purchase a home or condo in Long Beach you now notice For Sale signs everywhere? You even notice them when you are in Long Beach neighborhoods you are not interested in and find yourself pulling over to write down the phone number to call for more information.
Did you realize that when you make that call you are speaking to the listing agent who represents the seller. It is their job to sell the property and protect the sellers interest, there is a written contract between them. It is not the job of the listing agent to protect you or your interests.
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911 - An American Tragedy - We Will NEVER Forget!
911 - An American Tragedy - We Will NEVER Forget!
Today we remember those whom are gone forever...
Open the victims list in Excel
7 Years Ago Today
We will NEVER forget!
We will ALWAYS remember
Thank you NYC Fire Fighters
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History of Long Beach California
Long Beach CA History¦A Native American tribe known as the Tongva (which means the people of the earth)
Long Beach California History
From the People of the Earth to the City of Long Beach
Settling Long Beach
Do you like historic homes?
Today, Willmore City has more Craftsman, Prairie, Victorian, Mission and Spanish Colonial Style homes than any other Long Beach historic homes districts. Named for Mr. Willmore, it was part of the citys original 1881 plan.
In 1933 Long Beach was hit by a very large earthquake which caused incredible damage to buildings for miles around the city. During the 30s and 40s the city slowly rebuilt itself and began to attract the motion picture industry.
Elizabeth Taylor spent her first honeymoon at the Hilton Hotel on Ocean Boulevard, she married Nicky Hilton, son of Conrad Hilton. The Breakers Hotel Penthouse has since been converted to the magnificent restaurant The Skyroom (my personal favorite).
Long Beach was known as the motion picture capital of the world until post World War I when Hollywood developed around the glitz of the era. With its perfect Southern California climate, Long Beach afforded the perfect setting for the industry. There were eight film houses, two stock companies, roller-coasters and bath houses at the historic Pike, along the shore of Downtown Long Beach. This was the home of the Balboa Amusement Production Company, the worlds most prolific silent-film studio. W. C. Fields and other stars lived in beautiful mansions in the Bluff Park neighborhood along Ocean Boulevard and First Street, many of which remain in the families to this day.
Today the Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens and Rancho Los Cerritos Historic sites are owned by the City of Long Beach. Be sure to stop by these history-rich treasures! Youll see agricultural buildings, acres of gardens and adobe ranch homes dating from the 1800s. Long Beach is packed with historic homes and significant older structures.
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Small Living Space Solutions for Long Beach Homes
Small Living Space Solutions for Long Beach Homes
Small Living Space Solutions for Long Beach Homes
Buyers relocating to Long Beach California from various parts of the country are often dismayed at the idea of leaving their 4000 + square foot homes on acres of property for smaller homes on smaller lots here in Long Beach. Having built up a lifetime of collections and belongings they look at our smaller spaces and often just cant wrap themselves around how to fit into these spaces. While additional storage space is not always the answer it often helps.
Beach living often means less living space. We have smaller lots but better air, less square footage but a better quality of life.
Closets have a lot of wasted space. Organizing closets and utilizing every square inch of space has become a necessity. Organizational systems line the walls of our garages, our attics fill up and still we search for that elusive additional storage space.
Staircases take up a lot of space, so why not use them for storage as well. Unicraft Joinery designers have come up with an absolutely brilliant idea for unique storage in otherwise wasted space. Imagine each step is a box with a hidden drawer in it still allowing for additional storage or home office space beneath the staircase.
Long Beach has a lot of smaller living spaces.
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These two signs i picked up from a friend of mine yesterday. the Union 76 porcelain sign came out of his service station when he closed it in the 60's. It is in exellent shape and I love the colors. He found two of these Chevron Gasoline signs in a dump in the early 70's by a local Indian reservation ,not sure if they came out of that town or the other town near by. I will have to do some investigating to find out a little more history on it. The sad thing is the other half of this Chevron sign he gave to his kids when they were in high school to take to the mountains to use as a snow sled . After they were done with it they left it laying on the ground. I sure would love to stumble on that walking around in the woods.


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Global Alliance against Chronic Respiratory Diseases
About us
GARD is a voluntary alliance of national and international organizations, institutions, and agencies commited towards the common goal to reduce the global burden of respiratory diseases.
The Global Alliance is part of the global work to prevent and control chronic diseases. Because most of the chronic respiratory diseases are under-diagnosed, under-treated and the access to essential medications in many countries is poor, a global effort to improve the diagnosis and the medical care is needed. The Global Alliance was officially launched on 28 March 2006 in Beijing, People's Republic of China.
GARD Executive Committee and Planning Group Meeting Report
pdf, 652kb
GARD country report 2016
pdf, 527kb
The 10th GARD General Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal
3-4 July 2015
Report of the 10th General Meeting
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GARD Country report 2013
This paper aims to evaluate the ongoing activities in member countries while emphasizing the importance of CRDs.
Council of the EU conclusions on prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of chronic respiratory diseases in children
1-2 December 2011
GARD in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia
21 February 2011