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ALAMEDA -- Not long after she began working as education manager on the USS Hornet, Heidi Schave found herself alone on the retired aircraft carrier and floating museum.
"It was an admin holiday and no one had told me," she said.
That was unsettling realization No. 1. Unsettling realization No. 2: She wasn't really alone.
Schave was sitting in her office, she said, when "it got really cold. I saw a man in a blue uniform. He was clear as day, like you or I, but he wasn't making any eye contact. He was sort of slow moving. There was a bulkhead there, and he walked right through the bulkhead."
Schave is certain she saw one of the spirits that make the Hornet a bucket-list destination for those interested in paranormal activity. And, those enthusiasts claim, a post-bucket-list destination for apparitions.
The spirits will have company Saturday and Sunday, when a summit of sorts will be held on the Hornet to study and, hopefully, observe the phenomenon. Paracon 2013 will feature guest speakers including Bill Murphy and Paul Bradford from the Syfy Channel, and local paranormal researchers Pamela Heath and Sommer Carter. Ticket proceeds from the event will provide transportation for students to visit the Hornet and experience its STEM (Science, Technology, Education and Math) program, using the ship as a learning resource. There will be flashlight tours of the ship -- including some areas usually off-limits -- and overnight accommodations.
By the way, Heath said skeptics -- and she knows a few -- are not only invited, they're welcome, because they challenge assumptions made by paranormal investigators.
"I don't have a problem with skeptics," she said. "They help us design better research. I know people who volunteer on the Hornet and are skeptical. They'll tell you they don't believe ghosts exist. Be curious. That's what I would say. If it's not paranormal, what it is it? Figure it out for yourself."
The odds of a visitor, skeptical or not, rubbing elbows with a ghost?
"I've done many, many investigations there," said Carter, who had her first paranormal experience at 16 when she saw a vision of a 19th-century woman in a museum. "There hasn't been one time where we didn't get something."
The ship's bewildering maze of low-ceilinged corridors and anterooms can make visitors feel as if they're navigating a netherworld trapped somewhere between sea and sky. Rooms stacked floor to ceiling with bunks are eerily quiet. The sick bay, its examination tables covered in fresh linen and shelves lined neatly with medical texts, appears to be in a perpetual state of alert. It seems that around every dark corner are more unexpected curios that add to the surreal: a rotary phone and manual typewriter on a Formica-topped desk, a framed picture of President Richard Nixon, file cabinets with pullout drawers, each with its own combination lock.
Heath was an anesthesiologist when she "started having psychic experiences, which really freaked me out." She decided to study what scared her, earning a doctorate in parapsychology. That, in turn, led her to the Hornet, which she said is unusual not only for the level of activity, but for the type. Contrary to lore that suggests the ship is haunted by agitated ghosts of servicemen who were killed or committed suicide onboard, Heath claims most spirits there are friendly.
"It's a different type spirit than you usually see," she said. "Most places you investigate have stuck spirits. They haven't moved on to the other side. Most of the spirits here are spirit guides. They came back to run the ship. They loved this ship. They loved their country. A lot of them, they're back to serve."
Carter said she feels a heavy presence in the ready rooms: small, cramped quarters just below the flight deck, where pilots used to receive preflight instructions before being catapulted into life-or-death combat missions.
"I've seen shadow figures around the ready rooms," she said. "I've had flashlights turn on and off on their own. Are they going about their business and we're just going about ours? Are we interacting? It's probably a little of both."
The forecastle, a cold, cavernous area at the front of the boat where enormous anchor chains lie about, also is said to be fertile ground. During her first week on the job, Schave was in that area and heard a disembodied voice whisper next to her.
"I think when you're around a place that's active like this," she said, "and you have a sensitivity already, it intensifies over the years."
Speaking of intensity, Schave said there was a frenzy of activity during an electrical storm last spring.
"You could feel that everything was charged," she said. "Things got pulled off beds in the sick bay -- mattresses, heavy stuff. Objects moving. That kind of stuff takes more energy, so it's not as common."
Heath finds activity everywhere, especially in the sick bay. During a recent tour she went from bunk to bunk, holding her palm above each mattress. "Not many (spirits) here today," she reported.
Though an empty aircraft carrier, with its catacombs, echoes and intense history would seem to be the ideal venue for connecting with the afterlife, Heath said no.
"It's not a good spot because it's hard to eliminate normal causes (of sounds and light)," she said. "But in terms of just the sheer experience of it, yes, especially with spirits that aren't going to hurt you, by and large. Most of them are pretty good guys."
"For somebody who's never been there before, it's easy to get lost," Carter said. "In that sense, yeah, that part's scary. As far as the paranormal part, I don't know if I'm just weird, but I find it's exciting."
Contact Gary Peterson at 925-952-5053. Follow him at Twitter.com/garyscribe.
If you go
What: Paracon 2013
Where: USS Hornet, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda
When: Saturday and Sunday
Speakers: Bill Murphy and Paul Bradford from the Syfy Channel; paranormal researcher Pamela Heath; Heidi Schave, education manager for the USS Hornet; Sommer Carter from Alameda Paranormal Researchers; ghost hunter Alejandro Dominguez
Tickets: Level 1 access, $100: includes paranormal conference admission, pre-investigation dinner, three-hour paranormal investigation with featured speakers. Level 2 access, $175: includes all paranormal conference activities, lunch, pre-investigation dinner, overnight paranormal investigation, overnight accommodations aboard the ship, and breakfast the following morning. Level 3, $100: overnight investigation only; includes pre-investigation dinner, overnight paranormal investigation, overnight accommodations aboard the ship, and breakfast the following morning.
Proceeds: Benefit the USS Hornet's STEM (Science, Technology, Education and Math) program.
About the USS Hornet: The USS Hornet is a retired aircraft carrier that served in World War II and the Vietnam War and retrieved Apollo 11 crew members from the Pacific Ocean after they returned from the first manned lunar landing. The Hornet also is a floating museum open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and it's available for private events.
For tickets and Paracon details: 510-521-8448, ext: 224; or www.uss-hornet.org/calendar/mysteryovernight/#greyghost


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Judson wrestler a favorite at regionals
Updated 7:32 pm, Thursday, February 7, 2013
Kody Zaleski refuses to put the past behind him.
It doesn't matter if the Judson senior is at practice or getting ready for a match, he uses the disappointment of missing the Region IV wrestling meet during his sophomore season as motivation.
After all, Zaleski was on a roll that year in the 152-pound division. He won the Cen-Tex meet and was the favorite to take the district title and possibly earn a state trip at regionals. But two losses at the district meet ended that quest before it got off the ground.
Zaleski bounced back from the setback, finishing fifth in the 170-pound division at last year's Class 5A state meet.
The rebound has carried over into this season, as Zaleski owns a 24-0 record after sweeping through the 170-pound competition at last week's District 15-5A meet. He is the favorite in his weight class going into the Region IV meet today and Saturday at Littleton Gym.
"Last year has made me set my goals higher," Zaleski said. "Being at state was awesome and I wanted to be back. I feel great. I am healthy and ready to wrestle."
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Zaleski's strength and aggressiveness has carried him to his current status. Deep down, the stronger mental approach goes back to his experience a couple seasons back.
"I blew it my sophomore year, but that was actually the best thing that happened to me," Zaleski said. "It got my head straight. I was real humble at first, but when I won at Cen-Tex, I don't know what happened. I got the big head and got really cocky. I lost and it was very depressing.
"I got humbled really quick. It set my priorities. I hate losing and that experience lingers with me every day. I don't want that to happen again."
This year is different in another way.
Zaleski wasn't expected to advance past regionals last season, but he bounced back from a semifinal loss to qualify with a third-place finish.
Because of that success, Zaleski is no longer an underdog. He has a different approach now, despite being a top seed.
"Being the favorite is tough," Zaleski said.
"I'm not going out there to be flashy. I want to be dominant and aggressive."
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When: Today through Saturday
Where: Littleton Gym
Schedule: Today — boys, first matches at 8:15 a.m.; girls, first matches at 1 p.m.; Saturday — boys, first matches at 8 a.m., title matches around 1 p.m.; girls, first matches at 8:30 a.m., title matches around 2:30 p.m.
At stake: Top four in each weight class advance to state.
State meet: Feb. 21-23, Burger Center and Delco Center, Austin

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Manuel sandwiches Young between Utley, Howard
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies manager Charlie Manuel made a noticeable change to his lineup Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park.
He finally split up left-handed-hitting Chase Utley and Ryan Howard with right-handed-hitting Michael Young.
Theoretically, it should make life more difficult for left-handed pitchers. Utley entered the game against the Pirates hitting .125 (2-for-16) with one triple, one RBI, two walks and five strikeouts against lefties this season. Howard entered the night hitting .111 (2-for-18) with two doubles, one RBI, one walk and 10 strikeouts against them.
But their struggles against lefties are not coming from a small sample size. Utley has hit .197 with a .634 OPS against lefties from 2011-13. Howard has hit .199 with a .608 OPS against lefties in that span.
They essentially have been automatic outs against lefties for two-plus seasons. Young has not been much better this year, hitting .200 (3-for-15) against lefties, although he has a much more than respectable .832 OPS against them from 2011-13. But simply having a right-handed hitter between Utley and Howard will make opposing managers think a little more late in games. Before Wednesday, managers could just run a left-handed reliever to the mound to face Utley and Howard in succession. Now the lefty will have to face a right-handed hitter, or the manager has to remove him from the game, if he does not want him facing Young.
"I can see how that would be beneficial," Utley said.
It makes perfect sense to keep this look against right-handed starting pitchers, too, but Manuel was noncommittal.
"I could," he said. "It depends how we match up."
But by having Utley and Howard hit back to back against a right-handed starter, the Phillies essentially are banking on getting to the starter in the first five or six innings. If they don't, which often has been the case this season, things get easy again for the opposing manager late in the game.
Todd Zolecki 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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WASHINGTON– The Federal Aviation Administration is undertaking a comprehensive review of the critical systems of Boeing's 787s, the aircraft maker's newest and most technologically advanced plane, after a fire and a fuel leak earlier this week, the agency said Friday.
The review will include the design, manufacture and assembly of those systems, the FAA said in a statement. Officials plan to detail the review at a news conference Friday morning.
The 787, which Boeing calls the "Dreamliner," relies more than any other modern airliner on electrical signals to help power nearly everything the plane does. It's also the first Boeing plane to use rechargeable lithium ion batteries, which charge faster and can be molded to space-saving shapes compared to other airplane batteries. The plane is made with lightweight composite materials instead of aluminum.
The announcement comes on the same day that All Nippon Airways is launching its highly anticipated San Jose-Tokyo route, Mineta San Jose International Airport lift in its efforts to garner more overseas routes after years of struggling to attract new flights in a tough economy.
ANA will be flying a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner into San Jose five days a week, making the airport the first in the Bay Area to land the innovative and fuel-efficient aircraft. The first Dreamliner from Tokyo is expected to land in San Jose this morning sometime around 10:10 a.m., according to the ANA website.
A Boeing official said the company is working with the FAA. The FAA statement gave no indication that the agency intends to limit or prohibit the 787 from flying during the review.
"We are absolutely confident in the reliability and performance of the 787," Boeing spokesman Marc Birtel said. "We are working with the FAA and our customers to ensure we thoroughly understand any introductory issues that arise. While we take each issue seriously, nothing we've seen in service causes us to doubt the capabilities of the airplane."
A fire ignited Monday in the battery pack of an auxiliary power unit of a Japan Airlines 787 empty of passengers as the plane sat on the tarmac at Boston's Logan International Airport. It took firefighters 40 minutes to put out the blaze. Also this week, a fuel leak delayed a flight from Boston to Tokyo of another Japan Airlines 787.
On Friday, Japan's All Nippon Airways reported two new cases of problems with the aircraft. ANA spokeswoman Ayumi Kunimatsu said a very small amount of oil was discovered leaking from the left engine of a 787 flight from southern Japan's Miyazaki airport to Tokyo.
The jet returned to Miyazaki, but after checks found no safety risk it flew to Tokyo. ANA said on another flight, to Matsuyama on the island of Shikoku, glass in a cockpit window cracked and the aircraft was grounded for repairs.
Boeing has insisted that the 787's problems are no worse than what it experienced when its 777 was new in the mid-1990s. That plane is now one of its top-sellers and is well-liked by airlines.
Boeing has delivered 50 of the 787s, starting in late 2011, and has orders for nearly 800 more. To get through the backlog, Boeing is ramping up production to build 10 787s per month in Washington state and South Carolina by the end of the year.
By comparison, it builds more than one 737, Boeing's best-seller, every day.
The company said in November that it had begun making five 787s per month. But if any major manufacturing changes are needed to fix the problems, it could fall further behind in deliveries.


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Minors options factor into Twins' roster decisions
JUPITER, Fla. -- Major League front offices have many factors to take into account when deciding on Opening Day roster spots, and the result isn't always a strict meritocracy.
One such factor weighing on the Twins this spring is the option system. Several Minnesota players battling for jobs -- including three (Samuel Deduno, Vance Worley and Scott Diamond) of the four candidates for the fifth-starter spot -- are out of options, meaning they can't be sent to the Minor Leagues without first passing through waivers and giving every other organization a chance to claim them.
This can create differences of opinion between a front office trying to protect assets and a manager who wants the best 25 players right now. Twins skipper Ron Gardenhire is in that category, although he said Wednesday that he does understand the other factors involved.
"Yeah, but do I have to agree with it? No," Gardenhire said.
"Sometimes when you run out of options, you've had plenty of chances here to figure the thing out. So they're deceiving. Don't let them deceive you. They don't deceive me. They are in my way."
Assistant general manager Rob Antony pointed out that many good players use up their three option years because it takes them that long to adjust and get settled at the Major League level. Some players get rushed or have their development delayed by injuries or other issues.
"You have to deal with what makes sense," Antony said. "The manager's job is to win ballgames every day, and their vision is, 'What can I do? How can I have the best team right now?'
"It's our job to balance and look down the road a little bit, not just tomorrow. As we've talked about a lot this spring, who you break with is not necessarily what you have two weeks or a month into the season. Things can change, but sometimes you make decisions for the best of the organization. We're going to try to give [Gardenhire] the best team possible and the team he's most comfortable with."
Has Gardenhire, entering his 13th season at the helm in Minnesota, ever started a year with the exact 25-man roster he wanted?
"In this lifetime?" he quipped.
On the other hand, Gardenhire said he has a "good relationship" with the entire front office.
"They see what I see," he said. "They know."
Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AndrewSimonMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Mortgage rates have jumped significantly since Wednesday afternoon -- thanks to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
If you were quoted a mortgage rate earlier this week, or even yesterday morning, you may be surprised by bad news when you try to lock in your rate today.
Rates jumped by as much as half a percentage point overnight on some loans, says Michael Becker, a mortgage banker at WCS Funding in Baltimore.
"I preapproved some first-time homebuyers yesterday -- they were putting in an offer last night (Wednesday)," Becker says. "Their rate on an FHA mortgage was 3.75 percent yesterday morning; today (Thursday) the rate is 4.25 percent. That's a huge one-day move."
For these buyers, the jump means an extra $50 on the monthly payment for their $166,000 loan.
Why rates are going up again
Just as rates started to retreat after six consecutive weeks of increases, Bernanke spooked investors again with talk of slowing the bond-purchasing program that has helped keep rates low for so long.
The Fed has been spending $85 billion a month to purchase mortgage bonds and long-term Treasury notes to keep rates low and boost the economy. On Wednesday, the Fed decided to continue with the bond purchases, according to a statement released after a two-day meeting of the policymaking Federal Open Market Committee.
That announcement should have calmed the markets and bolstered mortgage rates. But after the statement was released, Bernanke ruined the party for borrowers. He told reporters during a news conference that the Fed could start to trim the bond purchases this year and end the program by mid-2014 if the economy continues to improve.
Financial markets went wild after his comment. Investors pulled money out of the bond market, and the yields on mortgage bonds and Treasury notes spiked. Mortgage rates tend to follow the same direction as those yields.
The markets may be overreacting, and there's still hope that rates will adjust back to the levels seen before Bernanke spoke, Becker says. But if your refinance or purchase loan makes sense today, don't bet on lower rates that may not come tomorrow.
"I think we may see a pullback in rates, but it may take a while for that to happen," he says.
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Lawyers Offered Free Foreclosure Prevention and Mitigation Training by Fairfax County
Dec. 5, 2008
News Highlights
- Lawyers and paralegals to get free training to help residents facing foreclosure.
- Training part of Fairfax County's overall foreclosure assistance initiative.
Sponsored by Fairfax County's Office of Public Private Partnerships and
Department of Housing and Community Development; Legal Services of
Northern Virginia; and Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center of the
Fairfax Bar Association.
More Information
To stem the foreclosure crisis, Fairfax County is training lawyers and paralegals to help residents in danger of losing their homes.
The free training will be held on Dec. 10 from 2:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Conference Room 4, Fairfax. To register, contact the Fairfax Bar Association by e-mail.
Once trained, these legal professionals will donate their time, on a volunteer or pro bono basis, to counsel clients facing foreclosure and assist them in exploring viable alternatives. The attendees will also earn 3.5 Mandatory Continuing Legal Education credits for attending this course.
This training is sponsored by the Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships; Fairfax County Department of Housing and Community Development; Legal Services of Northern Virginia; and Northern Virginia Pro Bono Law Center of the Fairfax Bar Association.
The Office of Public Private Partnerships creates and develops public-private partnerships to stimulate positive change in the community and encourage civic involvement and responsibility. The office brings together representatives and resources from public and private sectors to address community issues impacting the quality of life in the county. This pooling of resources has an effectiveness which surpasses government or private institutions acting alone.
The legal training is part of Fairfax County's overall effort to address the foreclosure crisis. In June 2008, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors authorized a three-pronged initiative to address foreclosures in the county. This initiative includes counseling to distressed homeowners; the Silver Lining Initiative; and neighborhood preservation efforts through the purchase of up to 10 abandoned and foreclosed properties by the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
For more information, contact Maichi Halley, Office of Public Private Partnerships, at 703-324-5491, TTY 711.
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A small fire was reported at about 1:30 p.m. today at Atria Paradise, formerly known as Oak Knoll Senior Living.
There was no visible smoke or flames to be seen from outside of the building, but five CalFire engine companies and five overhead personnel arrived to the incident. CalFire Captain Tim Person said most of the resources were dismissed from the scene within 15 minutes of the incident call time.
"It was a really quick turn around time," he said.
Choraliers performer Ted Baca was at Atria with the rest of the performing group when the fire alarm sounded.
"No smoke or anything, but a couple of people came out and said something about there being a fire alarm and it was, I believe, in the back near the laundry," Baca said. "It could be legitimate, but we didn't smell smoke and we didn't see fire, what we saw was people coming out and moving people out right away -- they are very organized."
Upon arrival CalFire discovered a contained fire in the laundry room at the location, according to a press release.
"The big problem was removing the smoke from the first floor of the facility -- the east wing of the facility, so that was where most of the work was, was removing that smoke," Person said.
The Choraliers weren't planning on leaving the location because of the fire, Baca said.
"(We will) just watch and wait -- we are going to entertain them anyway," Baca said. "The show must go on!"
There were no injuries reported and 91 residents were evacuated by a total of 15 staff members, according to the incident report.
"The reason they had so many staff members there was because there was shift change," Person said.
The residents were brought safely back inside the building at about 2:30 p.m., according to the incidence report.
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Trustees for Flour Bluff High Independent School District approved a resolution late Tuesday night to allow a proposed Gay-Straight Alliance — along with other non-curricular groups — to meet on the school campus, at least temporarily, according to KRISTV, the NBC station in Corpus Christi.
The vote allows the the groups, including a GSA, to meet while the district conducts a study before making a permanent decision. The vote came after nearly five hours, about four of which the trustees spent in a closed executive session discussing the situation.
The decision came after the ACLU threatened legal action against the Flour Bluff High School, where school officials had refused to allow student Nikki Peet to form the GSA, although other groups, like the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, were allowed to meet on campus. School officials then banned all groups to avoid having to allow the GSA.
Nikki Peet was not able to attend the meeting because she is in the hospital being treated for an infection. But her mother, Maria Peet, and other family members were there to speak for her. Members of the GSA at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi — to whom Nikki Peet had appealed for help — also attended the school board meeting.
Jay Raymond with the TAMU-CC group said his group would be there to "see this through," and pledged, "There is no chance of this dying down until what we want is what we get."


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Bolokada taught Djaa last night with a little arrangement.
interesting tidbit...Bolo told us that he loves Djaa because it's the rhythm/occasion that made him famous in his region. he is a folkloric specialist for all types occasions: weddings, safinamalos, dembadon, baptisms, circumcision, dennabos, kassa, mendiani, kawa etc...but the Djalaban is where it all started.
he explained there are two basic occasions for djaa: the first being the fete/party for young people and the second being the Djalaban - the last "dance" or "fete" for a young woman about to be wed. Djalaban is the first fete in the wedding sequence. the second is the safinamalo(i also got to play a safina...another blog for another time), third is dembadon, and the fourth is the actual marriage. the woman to be married doesn't even get to dance at her own party. she's not even really present until they process her out and her friends and family (all female) dance and sing around her. at the djalaban i played at, the girl actually started crying.
anyways, Bolo would get hired to accompany these Djalabans in the surrounding villages and then later the entire region of Sankaran. Bolo said that many times the family would send a car for himself and his group because he never had a car of his own.
it's this type of notice that eventually led to his name being known in Conakry... and then to percussions de guinee...then abroad to the US and then....to my house!!! I love Djaa too!


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Even as feed prices decline, there's money to be saved by managing on-farm inventories and limiting shrink losses.
Many dairy farmers try to cut feed costs without realizing how much money is wasted once the feed, protein mix or commodity shows up at the farm. Furthermore, lack of focus on proper silage management affects feed losses and adds even more to ration costs.
For example, current feed costs can run $7-$8 or more per cow per day. For a 1,000-cow herd, this represents about $210,000/month for the lactating cows alone. Poor storage facilities and feeding management, and lack of feeding consistency, can create a 10%-15% feed shrink loss, representing more than $31,000/month, or over $380,000/year.
Determining the true cost of a feeding program starts with tracking feed inventories. If you're unable to measure losses, you can't identify areas where the feeding program can be improved.
Although eliminating feed losses completely is not possible, both the farmer and feeder must focus on controlling and minimizing those losses. A well-planned feeding management system must be in place, and well-trained feeders must execute those plans.
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There are three main areas where the farmer, feeder and nutritionist should focus on to better manage feed inventories and minimize feed losses. They include:
- Feed handling and storage
- Mixing and feeding process
- Feed bunk management
Reducing feed losses by improving management practices during handling and storage can have a substantial economic impact.
Proper handling begins by having a consistent routine when receiving forages and feed ingredients arrive at the dairy. I often see feed trucks making deliveries without anyone from the farm on site. Receiving includes not only overseeing feed placement and checking the invoice, but also verifying weights, and inspecting and sampling the feed. This will ensure both feed quality and safety, and give more accurate information on inventory control.
Collect samples of every load of feed or ingredient received, storing them for a reasonable period of time, depending on the ingredient and when it is used.
A scale to weigh all feed ingredients can be a valuable long-term investment, allowing you to verify receiving weights and address load discrepancies. It will also give you more accurate information to adjust inventory records and control shrink losses.
A similar process should be established for any silage and other forages grown and harvested at the farm.
Several factors related to storage facilities and feed and commodity handling impact shrink losses. These are typically related to weather, especially when using open commodity sheds, as well as the presence of rodents and birds. Attention to cleanliness and feed area organization are critical.
• Impact of different storage designs. Much has been written about the advantages of storing ingredients in upright bins compared to open-sided commodity sheds, but flat storage systems are usually preferred for high inclusion-rate ingredients. Also, flat commodity bays are usually recommended for protein mixes with high levels of liquid fat or molasses.
However, other ingredients or feeds should be kept in upright bins, typically limiting shrink losses to 1%-2%, compared to 5%-15% with open-sided commodity bays.
• Silage storage and extraction. Proper silage confection and face management reduce shrink losses. Silage extraction and face management training is critical. Also, weighing what goes in and out of each silage bunk or pile is the most accurate way of keeping good feed inventory.
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CHICAGO -- Without injured relievers Matt Lindstrom, the club's original closer, and Nate Jones, a late-inning righty considered to have closing potential, the White Sox have struggled to close out games this season.
After picking up his first career save June 28 at Toronto, Zach Putnam blew the save in Saturday's 3-2 loss in 14 innings to the Mariners. Ronald Belisario, who took the loss, has also been removed from the closer's role. Other than Belisario and Javy Guerra, nobody in the 'pen has significant closing experience.
"You're down there with a pretty young group. ... You're seeing them kind of get their feet wet and get in situations that they probably haven't been in before consistently," manager Robin Ventura said. "There's probably going to be some growing pains with it and hopefully those guys grow into being able to get it done."
Putnam is just 24, while Guerra, 28, has 29 career saves. The bullpen's 11 blown saves (not all coming in the ninth inning) are tied for fourth in the American League. Houston has the most with 15, while the Royals have the fewest with seven.
Ventura has maintained he is going with a closer-by-committee approach until someone emerges with consistent success. Another possibility is Jake Petricka, who entered with the bases loaded and picked up his second save of the year on June 27 at Toronto. As Ventura noted, the 26-year-old righty has performed well in a number of similarly high-leverage situations throughout the season.
"He's been used to that. I think his progression and his rise through the bullpen has been pretty impressive," Ventura said. "From where he started to where he is now, he's a pretty aggressive kid. Before you are more concerned about control and location and things like that. Now he pretty much has it."
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OROVILLE — A somber scene played out Friday afternoon in Oroville as a young mother sat tearfully outside her house while police worked inside to investigate her 19-month-old child's death.
The little girl wasn't breathing when the mother, later identified as Amanda Easton, 22, got home from work in the afternoon, according to Oroville police Sgt. John Bruschi.
Bruschi the woman got home around 2:20 p.m. and called 9-1-1, reporting the child wasn't breathing. He said she wasn't certain whether the girl was alive.
Emergency medics and police responded to the house, located in the 1200 block of Fourth Avenue between Safford and Montgomery streets. The child was pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Easton and an unidentified male friend were later taken to the Police Department for questioning.
Police initially called the death suspicious.
At the scene Friday, Lt. Al Byers said the cause and circumstances of the child's death were unknown.
"It's too early to tell," Byers said. "We're conducting interviews and investigating the case to determine the reason for the death."
Robert Wright, 32, was also detained at the house and arrested for outstanding warrants unrelated to the death. He was also the child's babysitter and was taken to the Police Department for questioning about the child.
Bruschi said at the scene that there was a time lapse in the discovery of the child. He later clarified the statement, saying the mom left early in the morning.
"There could have been a period of several hours from when the baby was last checked," he said. "The sitter may or may not have checked on the infant.
"It's possible the baby could have been deceased for an extended period of time."
Bruschi emphasized no one has been arrested for the death at this time and that Easton is cooperating with police.
Easton also has a 3-year-old son, who was with her as she waited outside the home. The boy was taken into protective custody.
At this point, police are investigating the situation as child neglect and child endangerment.
Oroville Police Department brought in pathologist Thomas Resk to view the scene and take a look at the child at the house. There will later be an autopsy.
"When there are lots of unknowns in cases suspicious or delicate, it's good to have him come in and look at the situation fresh," Bruschi said.
Investigators will be looking at the nature of how the child's death was reported, the time delay of when she died versus when she was found and the overall condition of the home.
They will also look at who provided care for the child, and try to figure out who arrived at the house and when, and when they left.
"It's going to be extensive," Bruschi said. "The 3-year-old could potentially be a victim as well."
There are also questions about the babysitter.
"The babysitter was there, but was he doing his job?" Bruschi said. "The mom put him in the baby's care. Is he capable of being a babysitter?"
Drugs did not appear to be inside the home, and Bruschi did not describe the conditions inside other than "general neglect issues."
The cause of the child's death may be known next week, he said.
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FIRED-UP captain Grant Hanley has issued a rallying call to his Blackburn Rovers team-mates ahead of tonight's big season opener with title favourites Cardiff City (7.45pm).
Hopes are high among supporters that Rovers can end their exile from the top flight and Hanley backs the idea that they now have the players capable of mounting a sustained promotion push.
But the 22-year-old insists the only way Gary Bowyer's side are going to make it back to the Premier League is if they replicate the consistency they showed at the end of last season.
Before then Rovers, after a massive upheaval of their squad, blew hot and cold. And Scotland star Hanley, who is set to embark on his first full season as skipper, is determined to ensure there will be no repeat of that fluctuating form.
The top centre back said: "The one thing the manager has done since he came in is get a settled squad.
"We've got a group of players here now who we think are capable of challenging this season.
"But we need to find that level of consistency that we finished last season in."
Rovers finished the 2013-14 campaign unbeaten in 12 matches and just two points outside of the play-off places.
That has given supporters real belief that their side can secure a top-six spot in 2014-15. Hanley admits that has to be the aim.
But he is not looking any further ahead than tonight's hotly anticipated visit of the relegated Cardiff to Ewood Park.
Hanley said: "We can't get too far ahead of ourselves.
"We've just got to keep concentrating week in and week out and take each game as it comes and see where we are at the end of the season.
"The Championship is long and hard, and the games come thick and fast, so you've just got to hang on in there and hopefully come the back end of the season you have put yourself in a position where you can push for promotion."
Winger Ben Marshall and former Cardiff striker Gestede are set to be named in Rovers boss Bowyer's squad for tonight's Sky Sports live showdown. But there remains a doubt over summer signing Chris Brown whose knee problems prevented the forward from playing a minute of pre-season.
Marshall, meanwhile, has been linked with a move to league rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
The 23-year-old, who arrived at Rovers in August last year, enjoyed a successful loan spell at Hillsborough earlier in his career and, during another loan, played under current Owls boss Stuart Gray when he was in charge at Northampton Town.
Yesterday Gray, who is looking for a new winger after selling Michail Antonio to Nottingham Forest for £1.5m, said: "Ben's a good player and I'm always going to be interested in good players.
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Top prospect Taveras ready for Redbirds game action
Memphis, Tenn. -- Oscar Taveras was in the Memphis lineup as the designated hitter before the rainout, but Redbirds manager Ron "Pop" Warner said "he's healthy and good to go."
Taveras, coming off ankle surgery and dealing with hamstring issues during Spring Training, was sent down early, while Stephen Piscotty and newly acquired Randal Grichuk had solid spring showings with the big league club.
"We know Oscar is a special talent, but he needs to play, show us he can stay healthy, and on the field, work on defense and have the kind of at-bats he needs to improve," said Cardinals manager Mike Matheny of Taveras, ranked the No. 3 prospect in the Majors and the No. 1 prospect in the Cardinals' organization by MLB.com.
"The fans in Memphis will see some impressive outfielders. We got an extended look at what Grichuk can do, and Piscotty might have made the biggest impression this spring among the young guys … We hope we won't, but if we need to [make a callup], we're going to pick the guy most prepared, not necessarily the one with the most articles written about him," said Matheny.
But Matheny also held back in talking about the new-found outfield depth in the Cardinals' system: "Last year, I was talking about all the depth we had on the mound, and we wound up using every arm we had in the organization," he said. "I'm not talking about depth anywhere again."
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Snyder: Gun bill to give 'extra consideration'
Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:26:34 GMT —
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says he's giving close scrutiny to gun legislation that would allow concealed weapons in churches and schools.
Snyder tells The Associated Press during an interview Monday that his public safety concerns have been heightened and "deserve extra consideration" following a mass shooting that left 26 people - including 20 children - dead at a Connecticut elementary school.
The bill sent to the Republican governor by the GOP-controlled Legislature would allow someone who gets extra training to have a concealed weapon in a gun-free zone.
It also would put county sheriffs in charge of concealed-weapons applications instead of local boards.
President Barack Obama on Sunday pledged to seek change in memory of those ruthlessly slain by the gunman packing a high-powered rifle in Friday's mass shooting.


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Six of the best gadgets and gizmos on a theme. This week: Six of the best winter-warming gadgets.
By Peter Jenkinson
The seasonal shift in weather is well under way but don't be downbeat. Instead, let's embrace it.
While you bundle away your summer clothes and dig out the chunky knitwear, this week's search has found six gadgets to help you beat the cold.
Eastern Promise - Samurai Umbrella - £19.95 from www.red5.co.uk
Sling this over your shoulder in the supplied sheath, perhaps even secreted under your overcoat, then reveal your defence system at the first sign of precipitation. It all sounds fairly dramatic, but why not? This shield is perfect for doing battle with the rain and it comes with a push button release and detailed hilt.
Feet Heat - Outback Battery-heated Socks - £17.99 from www.iwantoneofthose.com
In the battle against cold feet, the gadget gods have created these unisex heated socks - they're radiators for the feet. Inside each is a heating element that'll keep your toes toasty up to 39C. With the socks staying warm for four to five hours, there's plenty of time for a decent hike, or to sit on the sofa and watch a couple of films.
Stay Upright - Nordic Mini Ice Grippers - £7.99 from www.iwantoneofthose.com
Slipping on the snow and ice might make for some amusing video footage but it really is a pain in the posterior. To ensure you're not a victim of a seasonal trip, use these grippers on the front of your shoes; each one has a pair of metal studs to help you walk on slippery surfaces more safely. They're available in four colours, so you should find a pair to match your footwear.
Digit Warmer - Touchscreen Mittens - £39.99 from www.iwantoneofthose.com
The trouble with smartphones and tablets is that these touchscreen devices are rendered near useless unless you can tap directly on the screen. These handwarmers have a pull-back mitten top that reveals a glove underneath with the fingertips equipped with touchscreen technology, so you can tap away and keep your extremities warm.
Just Add Water - Warm Up Soles - £12.99 from www.iwantoneofthose.com
After a single charge, these shoe inserts will provide up to 35 minutes-worth of foot-warming relief. And to reactive, just boil them in water for 10 minutes. The soles will mould to your feet and they can be reused up to 100 times.
Firm Favourite - The Slanket - £24.99 from www.firebox.com
A hybrid of a blanket and a dressing gown, this is a mighty fine way to cover up and keep warm. Comfier than a bathtub full of cotton wool, these oversized fleece covers keep your entire body enveloped in what can only be described as a great big cuddle.
App of the week: Hotel Tonight - Free on iTunes and Google Play
The idea is pretty simple. This app will endeavour to find you a hotel room - tonight. Working on a last-minute booking model, you can get deals on unsold rooms until 2am, with discounts of up to 70%. It's perfectly suited to those extremely unorganised types, or if you find yourself in one of the listed cities with no bed booked.


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BROMSGROVE and Redditch Table Tennis Association concluded another successful season with their presentation evening.
The main winners were Woodfield Aces who won both the First Division and the Clements Brothers Cup with their number oen player, Sasha Grokhotov winning the First Division Singles Averages.
The Second Division was won by Bentley Hornets, with Kevin Ng of Dodford Demons winning the Second Division singles averages.
The Third Division Shadow League went to Droitwich Spa Eagles, and the Field and Son Cup was won by Dodford Demons.
The Albert Kibbler Handicap Cup went to Bentley Arrows C, and George Wilcox of Dodford Dodgers won the Most Improved Junior Award. The Association's President Ron Butterton, was presented with the Meritorious Award for his services to the League.
The Association is looking for extra teams or players to join them for the new season which will start at the beginning of October and run until the end of March 2015.
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RustyP wrote:I sent an email to Jussi Meresma (sp?) asking about the possibility of a D PD...hopefully he'll reply
JR wrote:RustyP wrote:I sent an email to Jussi Meresma (sp?) asking about the possibility of a D PD...hopefully he'll reply
Meresmaa if anyone cares about spelling the winner of Big D correctly.
jsun3thousand wrote:Disc golfers are holding the sport back.
Furthur wrote:I still throw the CD and the PD. The CD flies like a little less stable but longer flying TL, and the CD flies like what I think the child of a Teebird and Firebird should fly like. The PD's plastic is really hard Star though, and that stuff is impossible to grip in cold temps.
I was going to also add that Mark at DGV told me that the CD and the PD are going to be released in some sort of Pro plastic type material. I would assume before the end of March; he said it will be on his website.
edit: Another acronym: DGW stands for Disc Golf Values.
chainsmoker wrote:I just bought a new Innova Christmas disc just because it said SPD 170 on the bottom and I thought it was some new super secret mold. Then I thought if it was a secret why send it out to everyone for Christmas. Oh well. I currently carry Predators for overstable and Teebirds for stable fairway discs. Maybe I'll take this out to the field and give it a shot. I hope it's between a Pred and a Teebird.
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A crackdown on drunken driving in the county last weekend netted 14 arrests, according to authorities.
The Avoid the 8's Independence Day anti-DUI enforcement period lasted from 12:01 a.m. Thursday to midnight on Sunday, and during that time 14 people were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to a press release from Avoid the 8.
During saturation patrol, one person was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and three people were found to be driving with suspended licenses.
The same number of people were arrested during the same four days last year.
Statewide, more than 1,300 DUI arrests were made by CHP officers during a 78-hour Independence Day maximum enforcement period, according to CHP.


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I recall it being a thrusting motion.
I think Lance's "theatrics" is a part of what makes Lance special. Much like Reggie Miller, certain players express themselves in a theatrical way. It's how what gets them going.
As long as he isn't receiving technicals, there's absolutely nothing wrong with the way Lance reacts after making big plays.
If it was too much, then don't you think that Vogel, Bird, and his highly respected teammates would have told him to tone it down by now? They clearly haven't. They understand that's part of who Born Ready is. He's proven so far that he can do it without taking it too far. The team understands that he's just a better player when he does that kind of stuff, just like Reggie as Ace mentioned above. He's helping the Pacers win a lot of games, so let him continue to do the things that fuel him.
Personally i love it. You can tell it gives him a ton of confidence. But Vogel should probably hammer it down a bit, just to show the other players that nobody is getting any special treatment, and that its not okay to act like a knucklehead on the reg.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
I would guess Frank would rather Lance not.
Bird stopped Mark Jackson from doing his shimmy, so I would guess he'd rather lance stop also.
in one of the last interviews with Bird he says Lance should drop it pretty quick and Vogel has indeed said that he does not "appreciate" it and he don't want to see it anymore, he did pipe down but last night was a resurrection
i prefer him to leave the antics out of it, he WILL run into a player who will take a 3 game suspension toi drive the message home and we may be without him for a while, no one likes to be shown up that way, certainly not ball players who's rep is their income.
So Long And Thanks For All The Fish.
If you've done 6 impossible things today?
Then why not have Breakfast at Milliways!
Yeah, my biggest worry isn't Lance losing control as much as it is him ticking off the wrong guy who wants to take a shot at him in the heat of the moment.
While we are all watching the Lance Show, Lance is too...starring, directing and watching with glee. It's part of the total package. I'd be afraid to make him stop for fear of losing the sheer brilliance of the game.
If you fear failure, you may not accomplish much. Perennial assist leader John Stockton's turnover numbers were consistently higher than Lance's, at this point.
Lance said the dance was taught to him and his whole family by his grandmother. He is obviously not (in his mind) air humping. What we see, on the other hand, gets filtered through our brains. Middle America may not be ready for grandma's dance. Elvis had the same problem.
[~]) ... Cheers! Go Pacers!
No way, it is funny and it gets him and the whole team going. Absolutely love it.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
I like the swagger. This team is badass and he lets everyone know it. I thought the dougie tease last night was hilarious. He was about to bust out some serious dance moves after that and 1 and he appeared to change his mind. Maybe he thought that's just a bit too much.
Can't remember where I read it but they asked JR Smith about it and he said "that's east coast basketball"
I like that he's having fun and that it gets the team hyped, but if there's one thing I'm afraid of it's Lance's theatrics getting some superstar pissed and he ends up dropping 35 in the second half and winning the game for the opposition. Other than that, I love it.
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A couple things came to mind for me. First off, some of the plays I almost want to fail in the regular season so he doesn't try them in the playoffs, mainly the one where he was dribbling a ton and threw the crazy pass to George for a dunk. It's not a play you can use in the playoffs that's an easy turnover and fast break against the Heat. Second thing is, the Pacers are in the perfect situation for Lance; he's kind of the knucklehead on the team, the on the edge of crazy guy, it's ok and almost needed to have 1 of those guys, you can't have more than 1 though, we all know that from the Brawl.
Lance is a little crazy with the dribbling sometimes when it isn't necessary but I guess that's a part of Lance when he's on. I could see post-all star break the refs calling traveling or carrying calls on Lance if he continues some of the stuff.
"It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."
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I am one of the minority that doesn't like the theatrics....I understand enthusiasm when Lance completes a play and he does whatever he does....what I don't like is the fancy and flashly stuff that BillS highlighted.
I completely agree what able says about Lance.
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
Both Lance and PG are very young guys. Heck, Lance is 2 months younger than me. I like seeing them having fun and celebrating after exciting plays. Exuberance is a characteristic of youth after all.
Fans of opposing teams do not like it but they're not supposed to like it either.
Tonight, all flags must burn, in place of steeples.
Autonomy must return into the hands of the people.
I wish I had time to go through a game film, pull out all the things that make me crazy when Lance does them even when they work, and post the resulting video to a thread asking people to help me get over them making me crazy (or else help me articulate why they aren't necessarily the right thing to do). I admit I am a fundamental play-within-yourself-and-the-team typical old-school Indiana basketball fan, and I need to understand if these things make me nuts just because they are flashy and the exact opposite of old-school rather than breaking fundamentals, or if I am correct in thinking they create flaws.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
said this before and gonna say it again. i don't like that kind of behaviour on other teams, don't like it on mine either.
stay classy when you lose. stay classy when you win. this is my opinion.
and from a player's point of view you are playing for a contender now and clearly enjoying it. this is nba. you can be on one of those awful teams may be just in a couple of years. i doubt he would be fine with it if someone from the winning team disrespect him like that.
On a more serious note, what did you think of the 'Showtime Lakers', Bill?
[~]) ... Cheers! Go Pacers!
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
I see it as a quick celebrating dance, not humping the air like a perv as some of you do.
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
I know some of us on here are old school, but, guys, Michael Jackson mainstreamed that move about 30 years ago.
"Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." Kevin Pritchard press conference
You know...whatever we think about it, Herb Simon ought to love it.
[~]) ... Cheers! Go Pacers!


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Pacers' Paul George settling in
-Mike Wells
Brandon Rush's five-game suspension to start the season has given rookie Paul George an opportunity to not only be part of the rotation but also give the Indiana Pacers coaches and fans a good look at the first-round pick.
George is averaging 6.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 21 minutes a game as the first wing player off the bench.
"It's starting to get better," George said. "I'm not fully comfortable yet. I'm still trying to learn my shots and when to take them within the offense."
George likely wouldn't be getting many minutes if Rush had not been suspended for failing the league's mandatory drug test three times.
Rush is eligible to return from his suspension Nov. 9 against Denver, but coach Jim O'Brien plans to continue with a three-man rotation at the wing. Starters Danny Granger and Mike Dunleavy are the other two wings in the rotation.
"Brandon will be the second wing off the bench with a coach that only wants to play three wings," O'Brien said. "There will be times where Brandon gets an opportunity. If Paul is not guarding and guys are going by him, I will sub Brandon in for him in a second. If Paul's turning the basketball over, I'll sub (for) him."
George's rookie jitters only lasted a game. He followed a 1-of-5 shooting performance against San Antonio in the opener by going 3-of-6 from the field in each of the past two games.
O'Brien said George is working on developing a better understanding of when to dribble the ball and also working on certain areas of his defense.
"I think he's pretty far along for a 20-year-old," O'Brien said. "He doesn't get transition defense yet. The other thing offensively is he doesn't understand the best use of the dribble. He can make real good strides if he can improve on those things."
A demanding workout
A three-day gap between games allowed O'Brien to give his players Sunday off, then put them through a grueling practice Monday that included a number of wind sprints.
"We also ran a lot of fast break drills before practice," O'Brien said. "We have to take advantage of it every chance we have to get some conditioning in with more than one day in between games. I want us to be one of the better- conditioned teams in the league."
Ford sits out practice
Backup point guard T.J. Ford did not practice Monday as a precaution because of soreness in his left hamstring. He plans to play Wednesday at Philadelphia.
"He's still fighting the issue he had with the hamstring in the preseason," O'Brien said.
Ok so no reference to Dunleavy's defense? How about him getting pulled everytime he misses his assignment (yes, thus keeping him out most of the game).
And wouldn't it be far more productive to give AJ TJ's minutes if he's still recovering? Even if he is being showcased, I'm guessing other teams would like to see him healthy if/when they trade for him. Either the Pacers are trying to show TJ's worth to the Pacers to other teams, actually think it's best to play him, or are letting AJ fully recover before playing him.


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THIRTEEN children and a teacher needed treatment for electric shocks after an incident at a Burnley primary school.
Anxious parents descended on Briercliffe Primary after hearing how the pupils, aged seven to 11, had been injured just after 1pm yesterday.
An investigation is underway into the cause of the shocks but according to some reports it is thought they came from metal door handles within the school building.
The female teacher, thought to be the worst hurt, was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital with burns to his hands and forearms.
Eight children were treated at the scene by paramedics and a further five were taken to the same hospital 'as a precautionary measure.' Three ambulances and two rapid response vehicles were dispatched to the scene by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and at least half a dozen paramedics and two managers were involved in treating the youngsters.
Headteacher Rob Blanchet spoke with parents at the school gates, allowing children to leave with parents class by class.
One angry parent, who refused to be named, said: "You don't send your child to school and expect something like this to happen.
"I've always supported the school but to turn up and find out something like this has happened, it's frightening. What if my little girl doesn't want to come to school tomorrow because of this?"
But another parent, Vikki Holden, added: "All I can say is the head and teachers were brilliant at looking after the children and reassuring the parents.
"The emergency services were at the scene with the affected children and they also were well looked after and from what I could see the children were okay."
Two teams of engineers from Electricity North West (ENW) were on the scene investigating how the injuries came to occur last night.
Neighbours reported a power cut in the area surrounding the school at around 10.15am, affecting nearly 40 properties.
The Lancashire Telegraph understands that ENW engineers had been at the school that morning, working on an unconfirmed fault. Power had not been restored as we went to press.
Later Mr Blanchet confirmed that a number of children, aged between seven and 11, and a teacher had received an electric shock.
He added: "It is too early to say exactly what happened. The cause of the problem is currently being investigated by the electricity company.
"The school is closed at the moment until the site has been made safe. As things stand, we don't know whether we will be able to open the school tomorrow.
"We are receiving support from safety experts and colleagues from Lancashire County Council and other organisations."
A spokesman for NWAS said eight children were treated at the scene before being released into the care of their parents, with five others taken to hospital 'as a precaution'.
The teacher suffered burns to the hands and forearms and was also hospitalised, added the spokesman.
Education officials have confirmed that the school was evacuated after the initial injuries were caused.
Classes were taken to sit underneath trees on the playing fields and teachers were dispatched to nearby shops to obtain refreshments.
Neighbour Colin Patten said: "The power went off at around 10.15am and we're hoping it will be back on soon."
His home is immediately adjacent to Briercliffe Primary and he allowed his garden to be used as a temporary car park for ambulances, as well as offering drinks and toilet facilities for some youngsters.
A spokesman for ENW said: "Our engineers are on site and we will be conducting an investigation."


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As Global Teacher Prize Finalist Stephen Ritz said, Tower Garden "is the most cost-effective school garden aligned to academic outcomes one can ever imagine." No wonder we're seeing schools across the country take up Tower Gardening!
Tower Garden uses aeroponic technology, which—compared to soil gardening—has been shown to increase yields by as much as 30% and triple the speed of plant growth, while using only 10% of the water and space.
Grow lights allow you to garden indoors all school year long, which means bodies (and minds) don't have to leave your learning environment to grow.
Compared to traditional gardening, there's less hassle and cleanup with Tower Garden, because it doesn't use soil.
With the dolly, you can wheel Tower Garden from the classroom to the cafeteria to the playground—and pretty much anywhere else your students are!
Lesson plans, growing guides, FAQs and more—the Tower Talk grower community is packed with useful information. Plus, Customer Service is just a click or call away, happy to help troubleshoot any problem you might have.
We've developed several CCSS- and NGSS-aligned lesson plans to help you maximize learning with your classroom Tower Garden.


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Adeline G. (Lorentson) Benson, age 90, of Watertown, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012. A devoted and resourceful mother, spouse, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday Sept. 29, 11 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church (513 Madison Street S.E.), Watertown, with Rev. David Weeks officiating; visitation Friday 4-7 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service, all at the church in Watertown.
Adeline Gladys Lorentson was born the daughter of Alfred D. and Josephine (Ekstrom) Lorentson on Feb. 17, 1922, in Black River Township of Pennington County, Minn. Shortly after she was born, her father sought and won public office as the registrar of deeds of Pennington County and they sold the farm and moved into Thief River Falls. She and her older brothers, Adrian born in 1918 and Donald born in 1921, were joined by a third brother, Lennert, born in 1924, and now the completed family moved into 611 North Main, where the kids grew up.
The family was active in the Swedish Covenant Church and the children were gifted academically and athletically. Her oldest brother Adrian captained the St. Olaf Hockey Team, brother Don was a key member and co-captain of the 1938 Thief River Falls H.S. State Championship Basketball Team and Lennert played football, basketball, and baseball. Adeline won Thief River Falls female athlete of the year trophy. She was a standout tennis player and a talented swimmer and golfer. After graduation from High School in 1939, she attended St. Olaf College for 2 years and then returned home to work for her dad. Early in 1943, her brother Don died suddenly during Marine Dive bomber training after and acute respiratory infection. She was united in marriage with Joseph L. Benson on Nov. 4, 1943, at the Mission Covenant Church in Thief River Falls. This union lasted 62 years and produced four children. The family resided in Balaton, Minn., from 1946 to 1955, where Louie taught English and Social Studies; Evansville, Minn., from 1955 to 1966, where Louie was first principal and then superintendent of schools; and finally Watertown, from 1966 to the present. Louie retired there in 1979.
Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Louie" Benson; parents Alfred and Josephine (Ekstrom) Lorentson; brothers Adrian, Donald and Lennert Lorentson.
Adeline brought a keen intelligence and commitment to parenting and family life, to her many friendships, to church, and community activities. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Watertown for over 46 years. Adeline was a generous hostess, loved bridge, golf, swimming and travel. Adeline Louis swam 3 mornings a week and golfed into their middle 80's. She was a woman of great beauty, dignity, humor and integrity and remained vigorous and engaging to the end of her days.
Adeline is survived by her loving family; children Donald (Dawn) Benson of Farming, Susan (Gary) Rettke of Blaine, Thomas Benson of Fairbanks, Alaska, James (Konnie) Benson of St. Cloud; grandchildren Leah and Dan Malmgren, Naomi Rettke and Dave Bachman, Philip Rettke, Amy Gunderson, Keith Benson, Christopher Sjogren, Jenna Benson; great-grandchildren Madeline and Avery Christenson, Hannah, Luke and Rachel Malmgren, Diego and Josephine Bachman; sisters-in-law Marguerite Lorentson of Ludington, Michigan, Margaret Benson of Fresno, California; nieces, nephews, other relatives, including cousins Muriel Peterson, Kenneth Swanson and Shirley Sorvig of Thief River Falls and Lorraine Sjulson of New Braunfels, Texas and friends.
Arrangements with the Johnson Funeral Home, Waconia 952-442-2121 www.johnsonfh.com.


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The round baler is a complex machine with multiple moving parts, and an entanglement incident could lead to costly repair bills, injury, or death.
An article at eXtension.org discusses safety recommendations to follow when using a round baler, as well as when handling and hauling round bales.
Read "Safety Recommendations When Baling and Handling Round Bales."
Source: Safety Recommendations When Baling and Handling Round Bales. (2012) Farm and Ranch eXtension in Safety and Health (FReSH) Community of Practice.


text: Probably nothing out of the ordinary with rising silver prices and whatnot, but now its official. FUJIFILM Corporation has announced that it will implement a worldwide price increase for its photographic films. The price increases are substantial and it would be double digit, but will vary depending on products, markets and regions. 1. Products: Photographic Films: Color Negative Films, Color Reversal Films, Black and White Films, and Quick Snap. 2. Date of Price Increases: Effective from May 2012 http://www.fujifilm.com/news/n120423.html


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Another review for Uniqso :D this time I chose a pair of pink lenses, the I-Codi Colors Of The Wind No 1 Pink Lady , they looked so cool and perfect on dark eyes so I was super curious to try them!
As always I got the lenses in a few days with DHL shipping :D and don't forget to join their monthly contest on Instagram posting your pics with Uniqso lenses!
Base Curve 8.6mm
Color Tones 2 Tones
Diameter 15mm
Replacement Period 12 months
Water Content 38%
Color Tones 2 Tones
Diameter 15mm
Replacement Period 12 months
Water Content 38%
The lenses have a super lovely pink color with a warm undertone, which is kinda rare for pink lenses! The design is simple and perfect to fit both cosplays and j-fashion coords, it blends really well my dark eyes but I'm sure they'll look cute over light eyes too! Even if the color is quite unusual they look quite natural on my eyes not like the other pink lenses I already tried (that make me look like a demon ahahah!). They come with prescription as well and they're very comfy like every I-Codi lenses I already own.
Color ★★★★★ gorgeous pink color that fits every eye color!
Design ★★★★★ great design
Enlargement ★★★★★ big enlargement effect!
Comfort ★★★★★ very comfy!
-great pink color that fits perfectly dark eyes
- simple and cute design
- perfect for cosplay and j-fashions coords
- big diameter
- really comfy
- not apt for daily use
As always you can use the code "vanilla" for a 10% discount on your Uniqso order ;)


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Hello everyone-
Not until I recently recorded some footage of my throw for the first time did I realize that I have a WAY lower attack than I imagined. In particular, I noticed that my right shoulder is lower than my left... anyone care to take a look at this and offer their opinion? Of course, anything else you notice and care to advise on would be more than welcome. Thanks!
P.S. I know the quality's pretty bad, but it's the best I can do. Hopefully there's enough to still get a good look.


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'I was pulled into simple living before I knew what it was. It crept up on me using the smallest of steps and didn't reveal its true beauty and real power until I was totally hooked. I was searching for a way to live well while spending very little money. What I found was a way of life that also gave me independence, opportunity and freedom.' ` Rhonda Hetzel, Down to Earth - a guide to simple living.
On the weekend I had the pleasure of meeting Rhonda Hetzel, the founder of this blog, and her husband, Hanno when they dropped into Byron Bay. Readers will be familiar with Rhonda and Hanno through Rhonda's blog, Down to Earth, one of my daily reads and constant inspirations.
I was lucky enough to meet Rhonda and Hanno as they embarked on an epic road trip to launch Rhonda's first book: Down to Earth, a guide to simple living. True to her values about reducing carbon emissions (and despite the fact her family thought she was crazy for doing so!), Rhonda decided to travel by car for the book launch tour rather than fly. It will slow the journey down, but that is a positive in Rhonda's eyes as it means that she and Hanno can visit a heap of country towns along the way, and meet readers of her blog who may not otherwise have the opportunity. It is one way of giving back to the readers who have supported her on her blogging journey all these years.
For those of you who haven't met this inspirational lady in person, can I just tell you she is the epitomy of her blog and book title: Down to Earth. Generous, friendly and no pretense whatsoever.
Rhonda, you should be so very, very proud of what you have achieved with your book - it is just stunning. I have spent the weekend poring over my review copy (I have some professional reviews to write) and I love it. This will be one to keep dipping into regularly for years to come as I continue my own journey in simplifying my own life.
The book takes the reader through the very basics of establishing a simpler, greener, less consumer driven lifestyle, whatever stage of life or skill set you are at. Rhonda will show you how to budget, how to cook from scratch, how to grow, store and preserve your own food as well as tips on recycling, re-using and mending and how to set up a sustainable home and backyard and much, much, more. Whatever stage you are at, from complete beginner to experienced self-sustaining homesteader, you will find much inspiration in this book.
Whether you want to learn how to grow tomatoes, bake bread, make your own soap and preserve fruit, or just be inspired to slow down and live more sustainably, Down to Earth will be your guide.
Rhonda told me on the weekend that as well as being a practical guide to simple living, she wanted the book to be beautiful as well - to match the everyday beauty she finds in this simple, green and frugal lifestyle. Well, Rhonda, you and your book designers at Penguin Books Australia have achieved that goal. The book design and photography are a delight; your writing style is, as always, fluid, gentle and accessible and the generations of wisdom you have managed to bundle up in that one book is exceptional.
Rhonda, from all of us here at the Simple Green Frugal Co-op I offer my hearty congratulations and wish you the best of times on your book launch road trip.
Rhonda's blog: http://down---to---earth.blogspot.com.au/
Rhonda's book: Down to Earth, a guide to simple living


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The return of an icon. The beginning of a new trilogy. It can only be Halo 4.
After five long years, Master Chief (or John-117 to his mates) returns in Halo 4. He's been MIA since the end of Halo 3, but now he's back where he belongs - front and centre, with new armour and re-kitted weapons. There's a new focus on who Master Chief is, his relationship with AI companion Cortana, and what his destiny holds. Excited much?
But it's not all about Master Chief - Halo 4 is the first chapter in the new 'Reclaimer Trilogy'. Balancing classic Halo gameplay with innovations in weaponry and abilities, Halo 4 promises to enhance your experience of the strength and power of the Spartans in action. The Covenant are out, and an 'ancient evil' is in as the new big bad of the series.
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The race weekend in the Magdeburger Börde region had it all: muggy weather, rain, squalls and brilliant sunshine - the entire range of weather conditions possible at this time of the year. And the experienced Jimmy Eriksson proved to be the one who coped best with these permanently changing conditions. With two race wins, a third place the pole positions for race one and race three as well as two fastest race laps, the Swede dominated the race weekend and added a remarkable number of points to his tally. Nonetheless, the Sunday race demonstrated that the rookies are able to deliver.
By scoring 68 points, at Oschersleben, Jimmy Eriksson came rather close to achieving a perfect 75-point race weekend. Altogether, he now has 141 points on his tally, thus stealing the championship lead of Kimiya Sato (124 points) whose Sunday race came to an early and sudden end due to an accident.
Intermittent rain hampered both practice and qualifying sessions, and conditions were extremely miggy. On Saturday, the race action was hampered by temporarily torrential rain. While the first race was started as a wet race and the rain kept on falling throughout the race, round two was started in dry conditions. But with slightly more than the half of the race contested, the rain was back - and the race had to be red-flagged. The third race on Sunday, however, was held in fully dry conditions, and the drivers definitely were happy that the race was started as early as at 09:40hrs as the conditions promised another extremely muggy day.
And as soon as the conditions were dry and consistent, the ATS Formula 3 rookies demonstrated that they also have got what it takes to shine. Artem Markelov, made it to the podium.
When the third race was over, the teams had no time for a breather, as they had to focus on the preparations for the forthcoming race weekend right away. Just five days after the third Oschersleben round, the Cup single-seaters will have to go out again for the first practice session at Spa-Francorchamps.


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A TEAM of cyclists from a Rochford-based computing company are in the middle of a tough training schedule to get ready for a charity bike ride to Paris.
Jason Smith and the team from Argon Computing will be riding from Rochford to the French capital in May to raise money for the Marfan Trust.
Jason, who has owned the computer repair shop for 11 years, first heard about Marfan syndrome when Skye, his best friend Steve O'Leary's nine-yearold daughter, was diagnosed a year ago.
Marfan syndrome restricts joint movement and leaves sufferers with poor eyesight and painful joints.
Jason said: "We are all keen cyclists, so these challenges for us are a fun way of keeping fit and fundraising for such a good cause.
"The outlook for suffers of Marfan syndrome isn't great at this point in time and Skye is such a brave, happy, bubbly little girl."
To support Jason Smith and his team you can donate online at ukvirginmoneygiving.com/ argonteam.argoncomputing.co.uk


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- Asparagus: Just this past weekend, I bought some asparagus at the grocery store for $1.30 per pound. When it is out of season, it can be as much as double or triple this amount. To select the best asparagus, look for spears that are firm and bright green. If you like your asparagus tender, go for the slimmer spears. Either way, make sure to get spears that are all about the same size so they will cook evenly. It's a good idea not to buy asparagus a long time before you plan on using it, as it will only keep for about three days in the refrigerator. To keep it fresh, wrap the ends of the stems in a damp paper towel and store in the fridge in a plastic bag. To prepare it, cut off the woody ends and then steam it in the microwave in a little water in a covered container, toss in a little olive oil and grill, or even try it raw on a salad. Any way you eat it, asparagus is a great source of folate and Vitamins A, C, and E.
- Artichokes: Nothing says spring to me like a flavorful artichoke. To select the best artichokes, look for ones that are an even green color all over and have very little brown. Also, if the artichoke has tight leaves and makes a little squeaky noise when you squeeze it, that's a sign of freshness. If you store artichokes in an air-tight plastic bag in the refrigerator, they should last about a week. Before cooking, you will need to trim them. I found some great tips for trimming artichokes in this month's Food Network Magazine. They suggest filling a bowl with cold water and the juice of one lemon, then putting each removed part of the artichoke in there as you trim. First, you can saw about an inch off the top with a serrated knife. Then pull the dry leaves off the bottom (near the stem) with your hands–this will be about two layers of leaves. Next, you can use kitchen shears to trim the tips off the thorny leaves. Finally, peel the stem with a paring knife (or you can cut the stem off completely). Now, you can steam, roast, or my favorite- grill them! Artichokes are packed with potassium, Vitamin C and fiber.
- Peas: There is just something happy about the bright green color of peas! If you think you are not crazy about peas and have only had the canned variety, buy some in the pods this spring and taste the difference! To select the best peas, look for pods that are that bright green color and packed tightly with peas. Shake the pods gently, and if you hear rattling, skip those pods! You can store peas in their pod in an air-tight plastic bag in the fridge for about four days. To prep peas, you will need to shell them first. To do this, gently press your finger or thumb along the seam of the pod until it pops open. Then you can scrape the peas out. To cook peas, skip the boiling and try steaming or stir-frying instead. You can also add them raw to your salad to add a flavorful crunch. Peas provide lots of nutrients including Vitamins A and K as well as the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin.
Try this recipe for Creamy Fettuccine with Peas and Basil!
I hope your spring is full of plenty of green this year!
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