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A pitbull surrendered to the Ukiah Animal Shelter is discovered to have a home in Arkansas, due to its tracking microchip. The dog's owner is contacted and she describes how the dog was taken from her home three years earlier. A local 23-year old, contacted through a craigslist ad, drives 2,500 miles to return the dog to its long-lost owner.
After nine years as president of Mendocino College, Kathy Lehner leaves to take a position at College of the Redwoods in Eureka. Lehner advises the college board of trustees to find "an entrepreneurial individual who can help develop other sources of revenues to offset the cuts in state funding."
Phase 1 of the Riverside Park project is completed. The city was awarded an $810,000 grant from the California Natural Resources Agency River Parkways Grant Program to improve Riverside Park's entrance, add a top-of-bank trail and a river access trail, remove invasive plant species and replant native species. The work was completed under budget.
The Walmart expansion deal is concluded and Walmart decides not to appeal the Ukiah Planning Commission's decision. The commission voted 4-1 to deny a 47,621-square-foot expansion of the store stating that it did not believe the larger store would bring in significant revenue, such as increased sales tax dollars, to justify the increased traffic dangers as well as potential store closures, job losses and increased demand on the Ukiah Police Department.
Work begins at Perkins Street and Orchard Avenue to include a new right-turn lane in front of McDonalds. The council awarded a $43,000 contract to Green Valley Consulting for construction management services.
The California State Water Resources Control Board issues an order lowering the minimum flow requirements in the Russian River. Slowing the velocity of water during the summer improves conditions for young steelhead that live in the Russian River before migrating to the ocean.
Cars crowd South State Street for free gasoline at the Chevron Station on Talmage Road. The chaos was created by the offer of $20 of free gas by the nearby Furniture Design Center.
To balance the city's budget, City Manager Jane Chambers recommends 13 positions be cut from city staff. "These recommendations are strictly because of cost and function in the general fund," said Chambers.
Work starts on the Palace Hotel restoration, but the hotel is red-tagged due to lack of proper permits. The total work to repair the building is estimated at taking four years and approximately $7 million, once work can begin again.
Phase 2 of Anton Stadium is completed with the inclusion of new bleachers. A local family donates $40,000 for the completion of the project.
The controversial expansion of Harris Quarry goes forward after the Mendocino County Planning Commission approves a renewal of the quarry's mining permit.
The former downtown Ukiah post office is added to the National Register of Historic Places.
The Mendocino Council of Governments receives and approves a report on a plan to create trails along the railroad tracks from Cloverdale to the Humboldt County border called the "Rail with Trail Corridor Plan."
The majority of the county's grape growers vote against the Mendocino Winegrape and Wine Commission continuing. Of the ballots returned, only 45 percent of the grape growers voted in favor of the MWWC continuing.
Several Ukiah High School trophies are destroyed when someone breaks into the school's gymnasium. Some of the trophies were from the 1960s and 1970s.
Eight people are arrested during a sting operation conducted by the Mendocino County District Attorney's Office and the Contractors State Licensing Board to investigate phony contractors in the Ukiah Valley area. One of them spent years incarcerated for a murder conviction.
Former Mendocino County Counsel Jeanine Nadel is sworn in as Superior Court Judge, succeeding Judge Ron Brown.


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Here's a good way to remember your anniversary: match your wedding day to your town's ZIP code.
That's what one couple in Massachusetts did.
Longtime Amesbury residents Cheryl Bennett and Steven DeLong decided to get hitched on Wednesday -- Jan. 9, 2013 -- the same date as the town's ZIP code of 01913, The Daily News of Newburyport reported.
The pair held a short outdoor ceremony at the town gazebo with their children from previous marriages as witnesses.
"What better place and time to do it," Bennett told UPI. "People just pick dates all the time, so to have a date with such significance is really special."
Fascinated by numbers, Bennett told The Daily News the ZIP code wedding idea was hers.
Her favorite numbers are 11 and 22, and her new husband's birthday is Nov. 22, according to The Associated Press.
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I know he's been discussed here before but his recent play in the playoffs I think emphasizes the potential fit here. My only hope is that he isn't playing himself into a bigger contract this summer.
AKA The ACE which is then AKA The Austin Croshere Effect
Hi motor, good rebounder, plays above the rim and a VERY solid defender. As reference he is listed as 5th in the NBA for Defensive Rating (behind Dwight, KG, Noah and Bogut)
Not a bad fall back to the Nene's of the world if you ask me. They have a club option for 2012 but I was not certain if the money is there to exercise it. Thoughts?


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Brent crude futures held losses and U.S. crude held gains on Thursday after a report showing initial jobless claims fell last week in the United States.
Brent March crude was down 27 cents at $112.53 a barrel at 8:36 a.m. EST (1336 GMT), having traded from $112.40 to $112.86.
U.S. March crude was up 67 cents at $95.90 a barrel, having traded from $95.12 to $95.91. (Reporting by Robert Gibbons; Editing by Gerald E. McCormick)


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March 21, 2008
*Federal Budget Resolution Shows Positive Steps for Early Childhood Education
*New NIEER Report on State-funded Prekindergarten
Many thanks to everyone for your March 4th calls, visits, and emails to Congress on the federal budget. Last week, both the full House and Senate passed their respective Budget Resolutions, the overall blueprint for federal spending for fiscal year 2009 (October 1, 2008 - September 30, 2009). Both versions signal greater commitment to domestic discretionary spending, with some important specific mentions of early childhood and other education programs.
The Senate Budget Resolution increases discretionary spending $18 billion above the President's request. It also specifically calls for an increase of $406 million over current discretionary funding levels for the Child Care & Development Block Grant and an increase of $5.4 billion above the President's request for the Department of Education, noting the need to increase investments for Head Start, IDEA, No Child Left Behind, and higher education.
The House Budget Resolution provides $22 billion more than President Bush requested for FY09 for domestic discretionary funding. The resolution provides for $85.3 billion in discretionary funding for education, training, employment and social services. Among the programs falling in this broad category are early care and education programs, specifically noting IDEA and Head Start for increases.
Both the House and Senate resolutions allow for deficit-neutral reserve funds provided they reserve funds are offset by reduced spending in other areas or revenue increases. There would be a reserve fund of $50 billion for expanding SCHIP and an unspecified amount for higher education, including certain education related tax credits and deductions.
The House and Senate now go into "conference" of the differences of their bill to create a single Budget Resolution by mid-April. Even though the President does not sign the Budget Resolution, it is an important marker of Congress' intent on federal investments and priorities as they move to the appropriations process.
Yesterday NIEER released its fifth annual State Preschool Yearbook This latest Yearbook presents data on state-funded prekindergarten during the 2006-2007 school year. The report gives national trend information as well as state-by-state profiles on issues of access, quality, and resources. The report, with the state-by-state profiles and tables, is available here.


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What's in a Name? 2
Some people's names (such as "Will Power") suggest a certain personality or career choice. Given below are some last names and professions (in no particular order). For each last name, your task is to think of a common first name, such that it suggests one of the given professions. Each last name and profession must be used just once.
Example: Sonny Day would suggest a meteorologist.
Last Names: Burr, Lee, Oakey, Poole, Schauer, Shaw
Professions: Biologist, Cabdriver, Farmer, Lumberjack, Meteorologist, Singer
The hint provides the first names.
HintFirst Names: April, Brock, Carrie, Gene, Rick, Tim
AnswerBrock Lee - Farmer (broccoli)
Gene Poole - Biologist (gene pool)
April Schauer - Meteorologist (April shower)
Rick Shaw - Cabdriver (rickshaw)
Tim Burr - Lumberjack (timber)
Carrie Oakey - Singer (karaoke)
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TWO assistance dogs from Thame have been nominated for a special award at this year's Crufts for helping their disabled owners cement their love.
Sue and Byron Harvey originally met because of the link between the assistance dogs they had then – Isis and Inka, who were sisters.
The couple began to meet up "to see which dog was doing better", although Inka sadly died just 10 days after being given to Mrs Harvey.
Mrs Harvey, 63, uses a wheelchair and has a disability caused by several life-threatening conditions including spinal surgery, a brain tumour and double bilateral mastectomies leading to spinal bacterial meningitis. She had divorced her husband and moved into a bungalow on her own when her son put her in touch with Banbury-based charity Dogs for the Disabled because she was struggling to cope.
It was then that she was given Inka and she met Mr Harvey, 60, whose wife Jill died shortly afterwards.
Mr Harvey, who is also wheelchair-bound after suffering from polio as a boy, said: "Both Sue and I had been through a lot of heartache due to our disabilities and the loss of ones closest to us. She was there to support me day and night. That turned into love and we got married nearly five years ago.
"It was our original dogs that brought us together and the journey to get our new assistance dogs helped cement that growing love."
Isis, who has since retired, still lives with the couple and it is their new assistance dogs Max and Ziggy who have been nominated for the Friends for Life award at Crufts 2013, which runs from March 7 to 10.


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O's may be interested in former closer Johnson
BALTIMORE -- Buck Showalter knew he wasn't supposed to talk about Jim Johnson, and he danced around the questions about his old closer for a little while, but eventually Showalter couldn't help himself. The O's manager just likes the guy too much.
"The people who do that for a living for us said that we're still a day or two away from some contractual obligations that we need to be careful about," Showalter said. "I don't mind talking. We like Jimmy. He pitched real well for us here."
Johnson, who was designated for assignment by the Athletics on July 24 and released on Friday, pitched for the Orioles for the first eight years of his career and led the Majors in saves in 2012 and '13.
During the offseason, Baltimore dealt Johnson to Oakland for infielder Jemile Weeks and catcher David Freitas. Tommy Hunter became the O's closer and Johnson began the season in the same role for the A's. After allowing five runs in his first two outings -- a total of one inning -- the Athletics bumped him from the closer's role.
When Oakland finally opted to DFA him, Johnson had a 7.14 ERA and just two saves. Still, even after his team added left-handed reliever Andrew Miller at the non-waiver Trade Deadline on Thursday, Showalter didn't rule out a reunion.
"I think he's on his way to Sarasota, [Fla.]," Showalter said. "I know [Aberdeen pitching coach Scott] McGregor is real close with him, and if he becomes completely available, I'm sure that there's a lot of people that would have interest in him, including us.
"But we're not allowed to talk about him. And I just did."
David Wilson is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Jeremy Denk has established himself as one of America's most thought-provoking,
multifaceted, and compelling artists. He has appeared as soloist with the Los Angeles
Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and the symphony orchestras of Boston, Chicago,
San Francisco, and London. He regularly gives recitals in New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
and Washington, DC. This season includes a 13-city recital tour throughout the US, as well
as a performance of Bach's complete set of six keyboard concertos in a single evening with
the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Upcoming engagements include tours with the
Australian Chamber Orchestra and the San Francisco Symphony. Mr. Denk is known for his
original and insightful writing on music, which has appeared in The New Yorker,
The New Republic, and on the front page of The New York Times Book
Review. He looks forward to performing and curating as artistic director of the 2014
Ojai Music Festival, for which he is also composing the libretto to a semi-satirical
In 2012, Mr. Denk made his debut as a Nonesuch Records artist with a pairing of
masterpieces old and new: Beethoven's final Piano Sonata and György Ligeti's Etudes. The
disc was named one of the best of 2012 by The New Yorker, NPR, and The
Washington Post. Later this year, he will release a disc of the Goldberg
Variations, a piece he described in the grip of infatuation as "a recipe for monotony
and failure ... a fool's errand attempted by the greatest genius of all time." Mr. Denk has
a long-standing attachment to the music of American visionary Charles Ives; his recording
of the composer's two piano sonatas was selected for many "best of the year" lists. Last
season, he was invited by Michael Tilson Thomas to appear as a soloist in the San Francisco
Symphony's American Mavericks festival, and he recorded Henry Cowell's Piano
Concerto with the orchestra. Mr. Denk has also cultivated relationships with many living
composers, and has several commissioning projects currently in progress.
Mr. Denk has toured frequently with violinist Joshua Bell, and their album French
Impressions was recently released on the Sony Classical label, winning the 2012
ECHO Klassik award. He also regularly collaborates with cellist Steven Isserlis. Mr. Denk
has appeared at numerous festivals, including the Italian and American Spoleto festivals,
and the Santa Fe Chamber Music, Verbier, Ravinia, Tanglewood, Aspen, and Mostly Mozart
festivals. His website think denk-recounting his experiences of touring,
performing, and practicing-was recently selected for inclusion in the Library of Congress
Web Archives. He lives in New York City.
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Writers at Slate.com started off the new year writing a prescription for Dr. Oz.
Cut out the quackery.
Mehmet Oz, star of "The Dr. Oz Show" syndicated TV program, was catching flack for touting "the newest, fastest fat burner" that was a "breakthrough," "magic," a "holy grail," and "revolutionary."
He forgot to add "bogus."
Oz was promoting Garcinia cambogia extract, or hydroxycitric acid, found in fruits, including mangosteen. What Slate writers pointed out was that it was not new and it did not work.
A 1998 trial of 135 people showed the extract did no better than a placebo to encourage weight and fat loss.
More recently a group of researchers made a systematic review of 12 trials involving 706 participants. The result: still no evidence garcinia extract affects body weight.
The Slate article lists other products promoted as medical miracles on "The Dr. Oz Show" based on faulty or disproven evidence: fat-burning green bean coffee products, zinc to reduce hunger, raspberry ketones to burn fat, milk thistle as a hangover cure, two baby aspirin nightly to prevent heart attacks, and consuming high-calorie almonds, yogurt and olives to lose weight.
It was just in early October that Oz flummoxed produce industry leaders with a comment that eating conventionally grown food is taking a chance with children's health.
A joint statement from the Alliance for Food and Farming, Western Growers, Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association objected to the comment. Oz needs to be telling people to eat more fruits and vegetables, not scare them off from it.
Sound advice
I agree with the writers of the Slate.com article. Their suggestions:
"Research involving humans is typically more relevant than animal models; prospective, randomized, controlled trials are usually better than retrospective, observational analyses; large studies are better than small studies; multisite studies are better than single-site; and systematic syntheses of all the available evidence are more informative than individual studies presented out of context."
Despite Oz's credentials (he's a professor with degrees from Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania and vice chairman of surgery at Columbia University), he seems more committed to sensational claims instead of solid advice.
So it is a little alarming to check our files for the past year and see Dr. Oz mentioned in marketing for black garlic (In The Packer's July 30 story, we are told it makes people look younger), mushrooms (July 30 issue, because vitamin D makes your fat melt away) and chia seeds (Jan. 9 issue, it helps regulate blood sugar levels).
Stay away from this charlatan. Any bump you get from a mention on "The Dr. Oz Show" lumps your product in with his other snake oil claims and leaves you open to ridicule.
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Colts donate tickets in support of Fever
Updated: Saturday, 20 Oct 2012, 10:10 AM EDT
Published : Saturday, 20 Oct 2012, 10:06 AM EDT
Staff Reports
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The Indianapolis Colts have purchased 2,500 upper level tickets to donate to fans wanting to attend Sunday Night's WNBA Finals game.
A Fever win on Sunday would clinch the city's first professional basketball championship since the 1973 Pacers in the ABA.
Fans are able to collect a maximum of four tickets per person and additional tickets can be purchased for $10. Tickets are available for pickup starting at noon Saturday at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse box office.
Fans are asked to wear red to Sunday's game in support of the Fever. The organization anticipates a sellout audience like Friday night.
Indianapolis Colts players Antoine Bethea, Robert Mathis, Pat McAfee, Jerraud Powers and Reggie Waynewill all be in attendance.


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ON JUNE 20, two boys on mountain bikes, riding illegally on a narrow trail in Open Space caused significant injuries to two equestrians and one horse, and fled the scene.
This was not simply a case of "kids being kids" as has been alleged. Serious accidents may be rare, but such illegal behaviors are a daily occurrence on our public lands, as are close encounters that go unreported.
Contrary to popular opinion, education will not solve the problem; that will only be effective if it is supported by diligent enforcement and punitive measures for violations.
Word gets out in today's wired society when laws are being actively enforced and meaningful fines are assessed.
Yes, there are costs to enforcement, but, if done seriously, it works and behaviors change.
The recent incident at the Indian Tree Preserve reminded all foot-people (hikers, dog-walkers, joggers and equestrians — the majority of trail users) of the current reality on our open space preserves: you must remain alert at all times, listen carefully for who may be speeding down the trail toward you, and frequently look over your shoulder to be safe.
This is a far cry from the original reason the Open Space District was created — to preserve habitat and permit passive recreation and the peaceful enjoyment of nature.
People shouldn't have to be brave or wear armor to hike a trail or ride a horse in our Open Space Preserves. Near misses are common, although rarely reported.
And a bad scare is enough to drive people away from their favorite trails.
The displacement caused by mountain bikes in our open space lands is very real.
The basic difference between "passive" and "active" recreation on the preserves is speed. Foot people share trails safely because they move slowly, both uphill and downhill.
Bikers — especially coming downhill — move many times faster and are upon you before you (or they) know it. That is what happened in Novato.
The problem is not confined to a small number of rogue riders and scofflaws. Rather, a growing number of mountain bikers routinely exceed speed limits, fail to "yield" as they should, and show little regard for the safety of other users.
Open space preserves are not for downhill thrills, race training or to practice stunts. Those activities belong on private lands, at private expense.
"Illegal riding" is not just riding where bikes are not allowed. It also includes riding in any manner that is unsafe to others, e.g., exceeding speed limits, failing to yield the trail to all other users, riding off-trail, building illegal trails, and endangering wildlife.
The reality is that only wide fire roads generally can be safely shared by hikers, the elderly, families, dog walkers, equestrians and mountain bikers; and then, only if all users follow the rules.
Roads narrower than fire road width are rarely appropriate for multi-use. Slower moving open space users need places where they can peacefully enjoy the open space preserves free from worries about mountain bikes.
A lot of time and effort have been invested in the upcoming Marin County Parks' Road and Trail Management Plan, and we look forward to its release.
Among its constructive parts, we hope the plan contains "teeth," i.e., provisions for increased enforcement and meaningful consequences for illegal behaviors.
The county needs to re-establish a sense of security in the open space preserves which can lead to a culture of compliance.
Larry Minikes of San Rafael; Janice Barry of Ross; Connie Berto, Ann Barath Raab and Jonathan Braun of San Anselmo and Linda Novy of Fairfax have been involved in Marin hiking, conservation and equestrian organizations.


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Avoid with known allergy or sensitivity to black cohosh, its parts, or other members of the Ranunculaceae (buttercup or crowfoot) family.
In nature, black cohosh contains small amounts of salicylic acid (which is found in aspirin), but it is not clear how much (if any) is present in commercially available products. Black cohosh should be used cautiously in people allergic to aspirin or to other salicylates.
A minor allergic skin reaction occurred in one person taking Remixin® (40mg per tablet, Mikro-Gen, Istanbul, Turkey) in a study. Allergic reactions were also reported from a different case study. In another study, allergic eye inflammation occurred in one patient who was given either Remifemin® or Remifemin® Plus.
Black cohosh is generally safe in recommended doses and when used up to one year in healthy, nonpregnant, nonbreastfeeding women. Long-term safety data are lacking.
Black cohosh has been well tolerated in breast cancer patients when taken simultaneously with tamoxifen, and in breast cancer survivors with hot flashes.
Black cohosh may cause low blood pressure. Caution is advised in people taking drugs or herbs and supplements that lower blood pressure
Use cautiously in people with a history of hormone-sensitive conditions, such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, or endometriosis (growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus). Use cautiously in people with known seizure disorders, liver disease, or a history of stroke or disease involving blood clots. Use cautiously as a labor-inducing agent simultaneously with blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides).
Avoid in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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Black cohosh may also cause abnormal heartbeat, abnormal vaginal discharge, altered blood pressure, bleeding disturbances, blood clots in the leg, blood vessel widening, breast cancer recurrence, breast pain, breast tenderness, chest discomfort, constipation, edema (fluid accumulation), estrogen-like effects, headache, heart problems, heaviness in the legs, hepatitis, infestation and infection, irritability, liver damage, liver failure, loss of strength, mild skin complaints, miscarriage, multiorgan damage to an infant when taken by the mother during childbirth, muscle and skeletal conditions, nausea, overgrowth of the uterine lining, rash, seizures, skin lesions, stimulation of menstrual flow, sweating, swelling, tiredness, unhappiness, upset stomach, uterine problems, vaginal bleeding, vertigo (dizziness), visual disturbances, vomiting, and weight gain.
Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established. Black cohosh may relax the muscular wall of the uterus, and some nurse-midwives in the United States use black cohosh to stimulate labor. There is one report of severe multiorgan damage in a child delivered with the aid of both black cohosh and blue cohosh (Caulophyllum thalictroides) who was not breathing at the time of birth. The child survived with permanent brain damage. However, blue cohosh is known to have effects on the heart and blood vessels and may have been responsible for these effects.
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This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=0/3, Sex=3/3, Mature Content=0/3. A new Moe Mekuri is here! Just like the previous game, the goal is simply to flip over all the panels face up. Can you complete all the stages and add the cute girls' pictures to the gallery? The higher the difficulty level, the less clothing the girl in the picture will wear! It's a Moe-moe puzzle game that perfectly reflects on the developer's interests!
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The Nebraska Department of Roads agrees with recommendations to remove downtown traffic signals on Jeffers St. at Third and Fifth.
In the study, several downtown intersections were listed where signals could be removed. The other downtown intersections are on East Fourth St. the three corners of Dewey, Bailey and Chestnut.
Also, the study recommends removing the signal at Ninth and Willow, west of Lincoln Elementary.
NDOR District Engineer Gary Thayer said Friday that he expects the council to approve the removal on Jeffers St./U.S. Highway 83, but it remains to be seen.
If the council approves the signal at Jeffers and Third would be placed into a flashing state for 90 days. During that period, the Department of Roads will accept public comments.
The lights at Fifth and Jeffers would be next, Thayer said.
At the end of the 90 days NDOR would review the intersections with regard to safety and mobility.
West A and Buffalo
The traffic study also suggests a roundabout be created at the four-way-stop sign intersection of West A and Buffalo Bill Ave.
It is only a suggestion at this point and at the last council meeting there wasnt a lot of enthusiasm from the members.
The study said the average wait at that intersection is 15 seconds during peak times, not enough to warrant automated traffic lights. But the consultant said a roundabout is another option.
A roundabout slows traffic but oftentimes motorists wont have to stop.
A roundabout is circular. Traffic flows continuously around the center island with exits into intersecting streets. Incoming traffic must always yield to motorists already in the circle.
Roundabouts eliminate t-bone crashes and pedestrians are routed away from the intersection to separate crosswalks located at least one car length outside of the intersection, where they have refuge between lanes of traffic, according to the U.S. Office of Highway Safety.
Pedestrians only have to cope with traffic from one direction at a time that is traveling slowly, so drivers easily see and can defer to pedestrians.
Comments about the West A and Buffalo intersection should be made to city council reprenstatives. To submit comments about the traffic signals at Third and Fifth, see the state Department of Roads website HERE.
Or mail the Nebraska Department of Roads, c/o Communication Division, 1500 Hwy 2, PO Box 94759, Lincoln, NE 68509-4759.
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World Champions of Chess, Volume 2 - containing biographies and games of Botvinnik , Smyslov , Tal , Petrosian , Spassky and Fischere
Die Weltmeister Des Schachspiels 2 von Botwinnik bis Fischer - GERMAN EDITION
World Champions of Chess, Volume 1 - containing biographies and games of Morphy, Anderssen, Steinitz, Lasker, Capablanca and Alekhine
Die Weltmeister Des Schachspiels 1 von Morphy bis Aljechin - GERMAN EDITION
This is the first in a series of four books by World Chess Champion Mikhail Botvinnik. The first three books cover his chess career. This, the last volume covers his essays on a variety of topics of interest to him. The four volumes are: Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work 1923-1941 Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work 1942-1956 Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work 1957-1970 Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work Articles, Memoirs 1928-1986
Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work Articles - 1923-1941 - RUSSIAN EDITION
This is the Second in a series of four books by World Chess Champion Mikhail Botvinnik. The first three books cover his chess career. This, the last volume covers his essays on a variety of topics of interest to him. The four volumes are: Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work 1923-1941 Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work 1942-1956 Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work 1957-1970 Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work Articles, Memoirs 1928-1986
Mikhail Botvinnik Analytical and Critical Work Articles - 1942 - 1956 - RUSSIAN EDITION
Volume 1
The publication covers the most games played by World Chess Champion Botvinnik Chess in 40 years of activity, its commentaries, theoretical, analytical and historical works. This the first volume contains 283 annotated games for the years 1924-1940, in chronological order, articles on events of this period, the article ''On the definition of a combination.'' Also published is an introductory article by Mikhail Botvinnik (p. 5-113), that provides a list of the results of Botvinnik in tournaments, matches and team competitions.
Chess Creativity of Botvinnik - RUSSIAN EDITION
Volume 3
Botvinnik's Chess Creativity, Volume 3 This third and final volume contains material relating to the years 1957-1967. Included are articles by Botvinnik in which he analyzes the results of matches for the world title (1958, 1961 and 1963.) The book contains three of his works: An essay ''Albion chess and other'' (1967), the article ''The Art of a chess'' and the work ''Fundamentals of Chess Algorithms.'' Also published is a review by article originator ''Endgame Botvinnik in batches.'' Most of the games are commented on by Botvinnik, a number of games includes comments by known Soviet and foreign players, the rest of the notes are by the originator. The publication covers the most games played by Botvinnik Chess in 40 years of activity, its commentaries, theoretical, analytical and historical works.
Chess Creativity of Botvinnik Volume 3- RUSSIAN EDITION
Volume 2
This (second) volume is dedicated to the chess creativity MM Botvinnik, and includes materials (parts, articles, analyzes, studies) relating to the years 1941-1956.
Chess Creativity of Botvinnik Volume 2 - RUSSIAN EDITION
This book, which is a collection of games of the great German chess Z. Tarrasch, enjoyed wide popularity at the end of last and the beginning of this century. For many generations it served as a textbook players at every stage of a chess game and is considered a classic.
300 Chess games - RUSSIAN EDITION
The Fire Attack'' by Mikhail Tal and Iakov Damsky, brings out all the brightest and most beautiful of the great victories of the Soviet Grandmaster of Chess and World champion Mikhail Tal Nehemevicha. His aggressive, unpredictable, graceful, and in some cases even warlike games are always admired and will always be admired by millions of players around the world. He was a true master of the attack on the king. Tal showed that the need for a good attack, unexpected solutions, endless sacrifices, even if not always correct in terms of computer analysis.
The Fire Attack - RUSSIAN EDITION
M. M. Botvinnik - Selected Games Due to the interest of a wide range of players to be creative strongest chess player of the USSR, and later the first Soviet world champion Mikhail Botvinnik periodically came out of his best books, and commented on them in detail parties. T
Botvinnik Selected Games - RUSSIAN EDITION
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Hinweis uber die Entstehung mit einer biografischen Erganzung. Dr. Euwe hat es verstanden, durch seine einfache und methodische Kommentierung der Eroffnungsgedanken und der Zugfolgen den schwierigen Stoff jedermann leicht zuganglich zu machen. Was die Euwe'schen Werke speziell auszeichnet, ist vor allem ihre grossartige Klarheit im Aufbau der verschiedenen Systeme, die jederzeit ein rasches Nachschlagen der gewunschten Variante erlaubt. Dieses Werk hat schon vielen Schachfreunden zur Meisterstarke verholfen!
Theorie der Schach-Eroffnungen - GERMAN EDITION
Paul Keres. The theory of chess openings. In two books. Open debuts. Tallinn Estonian state. ed. 1949, 1952. 288 p. Before applying the novelty in the opening, make sure you did not write about it. Keres, half a century ago! In depth study, this work has no equal. Materials offered in the book are systematic sampling, and of course, a critical treatment of the vast material that the theory and practice of chess found mostly in the last half century, and which, taken together, form what is generally accepted to call ''opening theory.'' 48).
Theory of Chess Openings - Open Games - RUSSIAN EDITION
Bishop Against Knight, Rook Against Minor Pieces
The book can be used as a training manual for the enactment of endings, as well as a reference in the analysis of the deferred parties.
Averbakh Chess Endings - RUSSIAN EDITION
The book offers a sketch of the life and work of a talented writer and Soviet grandmaster Alexander Kotov. Chess games with commentary selected and grouped by topics (debut, a combination tactical strikes, defense, etc.) so that the book was not only an outstanding monograph on the players, but also a kind of textbook on the management of chess.
Alexander Kotov - RUSSIAN EDITION
A brief autobiographical sketch of one of the strongest chess players of the last century, who introduced theoretical innovative ideas in chess.
Nimzowitsch How I Became a Grandmaster at Chess - RUSSIAN EDITION
This is a reprint of two Russian Language chess books combined into one. The author, Igor Bondarevsky, was one of the strongest players in the world.
Attack on the King and Combinations in the Middle Game - RUSSIAN EDITION
The book is entirely bi-lingual. The even-numbered pages are in Russian, the odd-numbered pages are in English. It was published in Moscow in the former Soviet Union in 1992. This book by V. D. Chaschihin, an International Master of the International Correspondence Chess Federation and winner of the magazine ''64 - Chess Review'', shows that the articles by World Chess Champion Alexander Alekhine, published in 1941 were revised and amended by German Nazi editors. The book also contains all the games from the two World Championship matches between Alekhine and Euwe in 1935 and 1937
My Struggle - RUSSIAN / ENGLISH EDITION
Tratado de los principios basicos del juego-ciencia, expuestos con notable precision y claridad, y desarrollados y aplicados en una serie de partidas comentadas por el propio campeon.Fundamentos del Ajedrez se publico por primera vez hace trece anos. Desde entonces han aparecidos numerosos articulos bajo el titulo, por lo general, de ''teoria hipermoderna del ajedrez''.
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Study of Coagulation Activation Markers and Pre Eclampsia (PRESTIGE)
This study has been completed.
University Hospital, Lille
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Last updated: December 17, 2014
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The primary purpose of the trial is to evaluate coagulation activator markers in patients with pre eclampsia compared to control (normal pregnancy) and to correlate these markers with the severity of the pathology.
|Pre Eclampsia
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case Control
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Coagulation Activation Markers and Pre Eclampsia : Correlation With Complications
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Further study details as provided by University Hospital, Lille:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Endogenous thrombin potential [ Time Frame: at preeclampsia diagnosis ]comparison of Endogenous thrombin potential between patients with Preclampsia (PE) (at the moment of the diagnosis of PE) compared to control (at the same gestational age)
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- genotype-phenotype correlation (Polymorphism of prostacyclin-synthetase promoter CYP8A1 [ Time Frame: at pre eclampsia diagnosis ]
- In preeclampsia group : correlation between biological markers and severity of the disease [ Time Frame: at the diagnosis of preeclampsia ]correlation of endogenous thrombin potential and rotem results with : presence or absence of severe preeclampsia presence or absence of HELLP Syndrome presence or absence of IUGR presence or absence of eclampsia
- evolution of endogenous thrombin potential in women with preeclampsia [ Time Frame: between the diagnosis of preeclampsia and day 2 of the post partum period ]Study of the evolution of endogenous thrombin potential during the time period of diagnosis of preeclampsia to day 2 of the post partum.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
- Maternal blood and urine
- cord blood
|Study Start Date:
|May 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|June 2014
|Primary Completion Date:
|June 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
100 pre-eclamptic patients will be compared to 200 control patients (100 control matched on gestational age at inclusion and 100 control matched on delivery mode (section).
Blood and urine samples will be collected at PE diagnosis, delivery and post partum.
Two axes will be considered:
- Thrombography, or kinetic measurement of thrombin generation, by studying the coagulant profile according to Hemker's method in CAT System (Calibrated Automated Thrombogram) and by thromboelastogram in ROTEM technique (delocalized coagulation analyzer), in parallel to specific activation markers (thrombin-antithrombin complex, fibrin monomers).
- The balance of prostacyclin/thromboxane A2 by using ELISA method for urine samples and genotype-phenotype correlation (Polymorphism of prostacyclin-synthetase's promoter CYP8A1).
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
pregnant women from two University hospitals in France
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18 years old
- diagnosis of pre eclampsia
Exclusion Criteria:
- multiple pregnancy
- less than 18 year old
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01261351
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01261351
|University Hospital of Lille
|Lille, Nord, France, 59037
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University Hospital, Lille
|Principal Investigator:
|Véronique Houfflin Debarge, PHD
|Universituy Hospital Of Lille, France
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ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
|Responsible Party:
|University Hospital, Lille
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01261351 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
PHRC 2009/1910 ( Other Grant/Funding Number: hospital clinical research program, French health ministry )
2009-A00526-51 ( Other Identifier: ID-RCB number, AFSSAPS )
|Study First Received:
|October 26, 2010
|Last Updated:
|December 17, 2014
Keywords provided by University Hospital, Lille:
Pre eclampsia
Endogenous thrombin potential
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced
Pregnancy Complications
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Ballet Boyz is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance.
Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the company thrills audiences and critics the world over with its distinctive style, fusing spectacular dance both energetic and graceful, with stunning music and film.
This year, Ballet Boyz will return to the stage with The Talent and their thrilling double bill of work by two of the UK's biggest choreographers.
Liam Scarlett's Serpent and Russell Maliphant's Fallen toured extensively during 2013 to capacity audiences and critical acclaim, and now the 10 dancers of Ballet Boyz and The Talent will perform their show-stopping piece in Richmond.
Michael Nunn, Ballet Boyz co-founder and co-artistic director, says: "In performing these two outstanding works, our 10 fantastic male dancers will give audiences the chance to see what brilliant work is being produced by artists in the UK."
Artistic director William Trevitt says: "This is a perfect opportunity for us to engage with new audiences as well as to perform to Ballet Boyz fans around the country.
"We've got a really strong company in The Talent and in Serpent and Fallen, we've got a really interesting double bill that I think appeals to a very wide audience.
"We'll be visiting Treviso – home of prosecco – and Verona in north eastern Italy in March for the first time which we're also really excited about."
Ballet Boyz; Richmond Theatre; February 17 and 18; £13.90 to £28.90; 7.30pm; atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre.


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This month, your Sunday lessons will focus on the priesthood and priesthood keys (see lds.org/youth/learn). One of the Sunday School questions is "How Can I Use Stories to Teach Others about the Priesthood?" As you look for stories to share, consider Young Men general president David L. Beck's address "Your Sacred Duty to Minister." In it, he shares stories of two young men fulfilling their priesthood role to minister to others:
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A starting quarterback helps a young woman being bullied at school.
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A new deacon in India is the only active member of his quorum and so he helps bring all of his other quorum members back into Church activity.
Read more from Brother Beck about the role of the priesthood in ministering to others at lds.org/go/63A.
"Everyone you know could be blessed in some way by your ministering. The Lord is counting on you to reach out to them."
David L. Beck, Young Men general president, "Your Sacred Duty to Minister," April 2013 general conference
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The Priesthood—A Gift to All
There's a common misconception that the power of the priesthood is only for men. In "'This Is My Work and Glory,'" Elder M. Russell Ballard teaches that the priesthood is given to bless everyone—men, women, and children:
"The power of the priesthood is a sacred and essential gift of God. It is different from priesthood authority, which is the authorization to act in God's name. … Heavenly Father has provided a way for all of His sons and His daughters to have access to the blessings of and be strengthened by the power of the priesthood."
This month, think about how your life has been blessed by the priesthood, how you are living to be worthy to partake of the fullest blessings of the priesthood—temple covenants—and, for young men, how you can better serve in the priesthood.
Read more from Elder Ballard's address at lds.org/go/63B.
"The primary purpose of this priesthood power is to bless, sanctify, and purify us so we can live together with our families in the presence of our Heavenly Parents."
Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, "This Is My Work and Glory," April 2013 general conference
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A Wire to the Ear friend Josh from Brooklyn gave me the heads up on an interesting video from the always amazing Ted conference:
"Hi Oliver. I saw this interesting video on the TED Talks site. Towards the end of it this guy talks about the musical applications of these intelligent blocks. Pretty rudimentary right now but could be very intersting as controllers or a host of other things in the future." – Josh
"MIT grad student David Merrill demos Siftables — cookie-sized, computerized tiles you can stack and shuffle in your hands. These future-toys can do math, play music, and talk to their friends, too. Is this the next thing in hands-on learning?" – Ted.com
The Siftables in the Ted video are somewhat similar to Percussa AudioCubes albeit with some advance AI. I can see musicians of the future sitting on their full touch screen studio floors playing with blocks.
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A NEW Prospect Hospice shop is seeking extra volunteers to help with donations of up to 60 bags a day.
The shop in Toothill Village Centre opened at the end of last year, and business is picking up steadily as the local community have embraced the charity.
Prospect, which runs 16 shops around Swindon and North Wiltshire, welcomes more volunteers as it raises vital funds for end of life care.
Amy Bracey, assistant manager at the Toothill store, said work is improving after inroads have been made in the area over the last two months.
"We opened up at the beginning of December," she said. "We were lucky that a unit became available, which had been run by the council. "Prospect Hospice and Swindon Council have a good relationship, so they gave it to us.
"It takes time for people to become aware of where we are, but we have our regular base of customers now. There are lots of donations coming in, and it can vary from between two to 60 bags every day.
"Because it's a smaller shop it is quite challenging. You never know what you are going to get through the door. The strangest thing we have got in so far was a pot of used dentures. Safe to say we did not sell them."
Amy, 33, has worked with hospices for years. "I recently moved to Swindon, and before this I worked for a hospice in Devon," she said. "When this shop became available I knew I wanted to get involved.
"I moved here in August, and you soon become aware of the good work Prospect does in providing care.
"I am married to a priest, so his work ties into hospice care. "It is different to anything else and nothing like working in a high street store. It's a varied job, which is important because it keeps you interested.
"Local charities are so much more highly regarded so it is a very rewarding job to take on.
"We are always looking for good quality clothing. Ladies clothing sells very well, as well as children's toys. As long as it is in good condition we can sell it.
"There are two of us working here, a full time manager, Jodie Prescott, and myself. On top of that we have quite a few volunteers, currently around 15 who cover various shifts.
"A lot of our shops are looking for volunteers at the moment. If anyone was thinking of volunteering we would be able to put them anywhere. "We would like to have another weekly slot from someone if possible, and it would only require a few hours of their time.
"We need someone chirpy and jolly. It can be quite hard work at times, so they will need to enjoy mucking in. We welcome any age or circumstances, as long as they get on with people.
"We will be able to take on as many as are willing to apply. "We usually do a trial run first so they can see if they enjoy it before we take them on fully."
To apply visit www.prospect-hospice.net or drop in to your local store for an application form.
l To mark its 160th anniversary, the Swindon Advertiser is launching one of the most ambitious campaigns in its history to raise £160,000 by December in aid of Prospect Hospice. To find out how to donate and get involved visit www.swindon advertiser.co.uk/prospect_appeal/. Let us know if you are taking part in events for Prospect Hospice by emailing 160appeal@swindon advertiser.co.uk.
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The Gran Versalles Hotel, Madrid, is a modern hotel located between Plaza Alonso Martinez and Plaza Colón, in a 19th century-style district featuring many restaurants and entertainment venues.
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A bright informal café-bar serves coffees, snacks and aperitifs throughout the day; open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the hotel restaurant offers a menu of traditional Spanish dishes. Private parking is available(surcharge).
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Gran Versalles Hotel's air-conditioned guestrooms are decorated in cheerful blues and yellows; all include satellite TV with pay movies, wireless Internet access, work desks, and hair dryers.
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The Gran Versalles Hotel has a small business centre (€8 per hour) with PC, fax, printer and copier. Wireless Internet is complimentary.
Multilingual staff on the 24-hour front desk can book tickets for excursions and attractions. Guests can make use of a nearby gym for €10 per day, including fitness classes, sauna and Turkish bath.
For guests arriving by car, the parking garage next door costs €25 per day. All prices are subject to change.
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Restaurant Versalles - Open daily for buffet breakfast, and an à la carte lunch and dinner menu. Dishes are typically Spanish and include Iberian Ham, Cod Steak with Peppers, and Crème Caramel. Bright modern decor with dark wood furnishings and tables set with linen.
Café Luxemburgo - Bright informal bar with large TV, serving coffees, drinks, aperitifs, tapas snacks and sandwiches all day. Adjacent to the lobby.
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Madrid's leafy Retiro Park (1.5 kilometres away) has a large boating lake, tracks for jogging, roller skating and cycling, boules pitches, and a sports centre with tennis courts and football pitches.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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Check-in time starts at noon
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- Fee for buffet breakfast: EUR 9.90 per person (approximately)
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My wife's grandfather made toy boxes for all the grandchildren, including our two, and he passed away a couple of years ago. Since then, my wife's brother had a child and for her first birthday my wife suggested I take over the tradition. I looked over hundreds of pictures of them and took measurements of the ones we have and made one from scratch and some of it from old or recycled materials I found.
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Check out all the news from Vidalia onion growers and shippers in our annual Vidalia Onion Special Section.
For additional background, please see "Hearing set in vidalia onion start date debate"
(UPDATED COVERAGE, April 3) Despite a judge's ruling that he is outside his authority, the Georgia agriculture commissioner says he will enforce a new, later start date for shipping Vidalia onions this season.
The Agriculture Department sent a reminder to Vidalia onion producers March 28. It states Commissioner Gary Black's new rule setting the Monday of the last full week of April as the official start date — April 21 this year — is in full effect.
Georgia law allows for anyone violating the rule to be fined up to $5,000 for every day of violation, not to exceed $20,000.
Delbert Bland, owner and president of Bland Farms, Glennville, Ga., challenged the rule, which went into effect in August 2013 following more than 18 months of public hearings and grower meetings.
Judge Cynthia Wright of Fulton County Superior Court, Atlanta, ruled that Black's "new rules exceed the scope of the authority of (statutes) upon which they are predicated and as such they are invalid."
Black, represented by the Georgia Attorney General's office, is appealing.
The attorney general's office contends the appeal means everything is on hold — with the new rule in effect — until the appellate court issues an order, said David Gunter, legal services manager for the ag department.
Bland's attorney contends the ruling granted a permanent injunction barring Black from enforcing the new rule, even though Judge Wright's order does not specifically address the injunction.
"I've never known of a situation where a judge has issued a ruling that something is invalid and people go ahead and do it anyway," Bland said March 31.
He said his attorney had a 3 p.m. meeting scheduled that day with Judge Wright to discuss the situation. However, the judge cancelled that meeting because the appeals court has jurisdiction.
Meanwhile, many other growers are supporting the commissioner's new rule, as they have since before it went into effect.
Bob Stafford, general manager of the Vidalia Onion Business Council, said the vast majority of Vidalia onion growers are in favor of the commissioner's rule change, saying they have been concerned about the quality of early Vidalia onions shipped in recent years.
"We asked him to take action to help us protect the reputation and value of the crop," Stafford said March 31.
Among those growers was Bo Herndon, chairman of the Vidalia onion advisory panel that was charged under the previous start rule with annually recommending to the commissioner when the crop overall was ready to head to retailers.
Herndon has repeatedly said he is behind the commissioner 100% regarding the new, later start date.


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Double Vision--OSU Art Exhibition
Friday, August 30, 2013
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Presented By: OSU Mansfield
Double Vision will be the first exhibition of the academic year. Artist Claudia Essinger, along with her collaborator Tom Giblin, explore the relationship between fragmented images using the properties of liquid crystal technologies. From obscuring and revealing windows to layered "holographic style" video panels, discrete pieces engage the conflict between vision and sight.
The exhibit will be in the Pearl Conard Art Gallery on the OSU Mansfield Campus. Gallery hours are Monday-Thursday 11:00am-4:00pm and Fridays 11:00am-1:30pm
A public reception will be held Wednesday August 28, 5-7pm
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Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Pain Management
Frontal Shoulder Pain
My husband has a pain on the left side of the shoulder. Most of the pain is centered in front of the shoulder. He has a hard time in lifting his arm. We tried several exercises but it is not working. Next I will schedule an appointment, but in the meantime do you know what it could be???
This could be many things, rotator cuff tear or tendonitis. The best thing to do is to see your PCP or orthopedist. In the mean time he can take Naproxsyn or Advil.
Hammam Akbik, MD, FIPP
Formerly, Assistant Professor of Anesthesia
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati


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Synopsys Excels in an Overlooked Corner of Tech
One of the most overlooked parts of the software business is something called electronic design automation, or EDA. EDA software helps engineers design the most complex semiconductors in the world, and it is a vital part of the electronics business. EDA tools not only help engineers design semiconductors, they can test and simulate real-world operating conditions. Semiconductor makers pay bucketloads of money to the EDA companies for the latest cutting-edge tools.
In the early 1990s, there were a whole slew of small EDA companies, but after an endless wave of mergers, the industry has been boiled down to about three companies -- Synopsys (SNPS), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) and Mentor Graphics (MENT). Because of the impossibly dense engineering jargon thrown around by the companies, many investors have given up on the group, because it can be very difficult to figure out what management is talking about. Since the industry is so hard to understand, the stocks have outperformed the S&P 500 for the last five years....405 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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I am not sure but so far I have noticed there is no personal blog for the members, unlike the one provided in e-sangha. If there is already one, do ignore this suggestion. If there is none so far, I would like to suggest this to the Dhamma Wheel. Thanks.
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Pacers get: Jason Thompson
Pacers trade: Mike Dunleavy, 2.2 mil tpe,
Kings get: Derrick Favors, 2.2 mil
kings trade: Jason Thompson
nuggest get: Devin Harris, Terrance williams , Mike dunleavy,1st rounder and 2nd rounder
Nuggets trade: Carmelo
Nets get: Carmelo, Aaron Affalo
Nets trade: Harris, Favors, williams , future 1st and 2nd rounder
Denver says they want talented young players draft picks and exprings for Carmelo. Thats what they get. Much more than what they will get by letting him go.


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CLAREMONT - Just like many homeowners, the City Council faced one of those dilemmas of the Christmas season recently: Buy a pricey bigger television or just stick with the old one?
The council went for the new one -- a 70-inch TV replacing a 55-incher for the Youth Activities Center. But it wasn't without argument.
The new television, with a $2,600 price tag, was part of facility improvements and equipment replacements for the center, costing $109,725 and paid for from a reserve fund.
The plan had been approved by the Community and Human Services Commission. When the council took up the issue, that new television raised the notice of Councilman Opanyi Nasiali. He noted the old television -- a 55-inch model -- was less than five years old.
"When I saw a 55-inch TV that is relatively new I have reservations about replacing it because one is better," Nasiali said.
The Youth Activities Center, at 1717 N. Indian Hill Blvd., is used by more than 1,500 participants, members and students annually for programs and informational resources, according to the city's website.
Ali Martinez of the Recreation and Youth Services Division said in discussions with the city's teen committee the larger television was needed to be seen by more students in the long, narrow room.
Councilman Corey Calaycay also had reservations.
"We do have other competing expenditures that potentially some of these funds may be eligible for that are very important, too," Calaycay said.
"And if we run out of these funds it's like did a TV really have more value than finishing some of these other things that we have to that may be more pressing at any given time? I just want to be very cautious0 about it."
Mayor Larry Schroeder said the purchase was due die to an emergency, "but we do provide these services and I think we have to consider the age of this equipment and the ability to have young people go to a place that's safe and keeps them occupied. I think it's a wonderful thing to do."
Ultimately, the council decided to vote on the proposal into two parts.
The first was to vote on all of the improvements except the television, which was approved, 4-1, with Councilman Joe Lyons against it.
The second vote was for the television, which was passed, 3-2, with councilmen Nasiali and Corey Calaycay opposing.
Nasiali said he understood what the reserves were for.
"That does not mean we spend it because we have it," Nasiali said.


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Cucina Urbana's grilled asparagus bianco ($14.50) isn't your ordinary white pie. Instead of the sweet, buttery mounds of ricotta I'm used to, it's topped with a more aggressive duo of dairy: fontina and Parmesan cheese. Each subsequent topping ups the savory factor, starting with olive oil slicked spears of grilled asparagus, and ending with spicy red chili flakes and crisp garlic chips.
The thin crust develops some nice charring during the few minutes it spends in the oven (which is kept at a blistering 600-620 degrees). The crust gets good and crisp, while leopard spots and blackened bits form on the bottom. Initially, Cucina Urbana imported their starter from Italy, but after it died prematurely, they started making their own, and say it only improves with time. I have to agree: the crust is complex and tasty with tangy, salty flavors.
Though the asparagus is the ingredient that gets top billing, the garlic stands out the most. The preparation gives it a roasty, savory bend, without any sweetness. One tip, though: make sure you're hungry enough to finish the entire pie (or arrange to share it)... none of the toppings stand up to a next-day nuking.
You can also get the grilled asparagus bianco at Cucina Enoteca, the Orange County outpost in the Irvine Spectrum Center.
Cucina Urbana
505 Laurel St., San Diego, CA 92101 (map)
619-239-2222; cucinaurbana.com
About the author: Erin Jackson is a food writer and photographer who is obsessed with discovering the best eats in San Diego. You can find all of her discoveries on her San Diego food blog EJeats.com. On Twitter, she's @ErinJax


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As summer rolls in, Pitfire Artisan Pizza rolls out its new seasonal menu, peppered with farmers market favorites. I took an immediate liking to the Eggplant Parmesan Pizza; though the name evokes warm, heavy comfort food, Pitfire takes a lighter approach to the hefty nightshade. At the base of the pie are translucent sheets of grilled eggplant, aubergine skin peeking out from beneath the blanket of blistered cheese and sweet cherry tomatoes. Executive Chef Andrew Lakin—who recently joined the Pitfire team after stints at The W Westwood and Gjelina—walks us though the making of this summery pie.
What You'll Need
- 1 Portion of Rustic-style Dough
- Tomato Sauce
- Grilled Eggplant
- Fresh Oregano
- Mozzarella
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Italian Parsley
- Parmesan
Pitfire Artisan Pizza
Multiple Locations throughout Southern California
About the author: Kelly Bone lives in Los Angeles writing The Vegetarian Foodie. She spends the rest of her time designing office cubicles... you might be sitting in one right now! Follow her on Twitter at @TheVegFoodie


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With starting depth, rotation realizes need to perform
PITTSBURGH -- James McDonald takes the ball for the Pirates in Thursday afternoon's finale of the season-opening series against the Cubs. McDonald will be looking for his first win since Aug. 28, when he enjoyed a brief respite from a difficult second half.
He will be followed, when the Bucs hit the road to Los Angeles, by Jonathan Sanchez on Friday and Jeff Locke on Sunday, both out to justify the Pirates' faith in them.
Manager Clint Hurdle wants them to do well. Hurdle is confident they will do well. But Hurdle does not place the Pirates' long-term fortunes on them doing well.
"These guys in the three-four-five spots all understand we've got other guys coming back," Hurdle said, with uncommon candor. "It's not a threat. It is what it is, and we have depth. So they know the importance of coming out and pitching clean and giving us chances to win games."
The pitchers constituting the depth of which Hurdle spoke all took recent steps on the comeback trail in Florida:
• Left-hander Francisco Liriano (fractured right arm) threw a 20-pitch batting practice on Tuesday, and will return to the mound Friday.
• Right-hander Charlie Morton (Tommy John surgery) threw a 35-pitch simulated game Wednesday.
• Only righty Jeff Karstens (shoulder inflammation) has yet to throw, limited to rehab exercises; he could play flat-ground catch by the weekend.
• Righty Jose Contreras (Tommy John surgery), a future consideration for the bullpen, pitched in extended Spring Training on Sunday.
The Pirates are hopeful Liriano will be ready to join up by mid-May, with Morton not too far behind. It is the reason neither was placed on the 60-day disabled list, which would have kept them unavailable until June 1.
Tom Singer is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog Change for a Nickel. He can also be found on Twitter @Tom_Singer. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The single-fold bias tape didn't make any sense - neither how to make it nor how to attach it to the top. It was sort of like quilt binding, sort of. So we decided to wing it and it turned out just fine... as I knew it would! And boy are these jammies adorable! Eli loves red and orange (what baby doesn't?) so I bought this fun Tufted Tweets fabric from my fav little fabric shop in Clintonville. I used the size 6-9 month pattern and its a tad large on the boy. He's about 5 months old now, and well over 16lbs. I was hoping they'd fit for the fall and early winter, which should be about right. The little ties are my favorite, one on the inside and one on the outside.
As usual, I couldn't choose just one photo, so here are a few more! Smiles all around!
~He's such a good little baby model~


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Open Letter to Oprah Winfrey on 'Ethical Oil' Ads
Emma Pullman | September 7, 2011
By Emma Pullman • Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 07:15
Dear Oprah,
I just don't know where to begin.
I can't find my words because I respect you so much. You're a woman pioneer who has done much to advance the status of women globally. You've donated millions of dollars to various organizations, and have used your talk show to raise the profile of women's issues. Your philanthropy has funded projects like The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa, and Women for Women International. You've also used your celebrity to raise awareness of environmental causes, notably the efforts to rebuild the Gulf.
That's why I'm so stumped right now by your choice to feature ads from EthicalOil.org on your television network.
I'm all about the work that you do, but the logic of promoting tar sands oil by appealing to our desire for women's liberation, our desire to help protect women in despotic regimes like Saudi Arabia, is deeply flawed and misguided.


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Hyrule Historia
Hyrule Historia is Amazon's number one bestseller
After 93 days in the top 100, The Legend of Zelda's Hyrule Historia is in the top position on Amazon's charts. In the UK it's number five, but it's only been in the charts for 39 days and is on the rise. A very limited edition of the 272 page artbook was announced in November. […]
Hyrule Historia headlines
Hyrule Historia: limited edition Zelda book getting 4,000 copies
Hyrule Historia, the all-encompassing companion book to The Legend of Zelda series is getting a limited edition release capped at just 4,000 copies, courtesy of Dark Horse Books. But damn it looks pretty. Check out the details below.
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia heading west in January 2013
Dark Horse Books and Nintendo have announced The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia, which contains a vast collection of historical information on The Legend of Zelda franchise, will be localized and released in the west in January. The hardcover compilation contains never-before-seen concept art, the full history of Hyrule, the official chronology of the games, […]


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Dear friends,
Dad has been in a skilled nursing home for 7 days. Since that time he has lost more weight, grown much weaker and is now jaundiced. His urine is dark and bowels very light. We were told to have a family meeting with my mom regarding the approaching end. I know she will want a time frame and the doctors only say probably days to weeks. What is your experienced opinion?
My mother hopes he can still take chemo and as I understand it, jaundice excludes any chance for chemo. Any advice or encouragement appreciated.


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The wines made in Sauternes, neighboring Barsac and three other adjacent communes, are the most renowned of all the world's late-harvest sweet wines, and are among the only ones made in commercially serious quantities. They are usually affected to some extent by botrytis, or ""noble rot,"" a beneficent fungus that increases glycerol and concentrates sugars and acids by dehydrating and shriveling the grapes. However, in years that don't offer the right climatic conditions (i.e., alternating humidity and dry heat), destructive gray rot, noble rot's evil twin, may ruin the grapes. Or, if there's no rot at all, an estate may merely be able to make a sweet wine that misses out on the nectar-like complexity and texture of classic Sauternes. Making great Sauternes is always a financially risky venture, as waiting for ideal botrytis always runs the risk of encountering rain or frost, which could ruin a season's crop.
Most of these sweet wines are based on the Semillon variety, which is prone to botrytis and yields rich, broad wines, often with a honeyed character. A percentage of Sauvignon Blanc is used to add acidity and freshness to most Sauternes, while some estates also like to blend in a bit of aromatic Muscadelle. The richness and unctuous quality of the best Sauternes belie an often high acid content, which, along with elevated alcohol levels, provides Sauternes with the structure to age remarkably well, in some instances for several decades. Not surprisingly, styles of Sauternes vary significantly by varietal make-up, the quality of the site, the seriousness of work in the vineyards, and approaches to vinification and aging.
Bordeaux is the planet's largest source of fine wine, the model for Cabernet Sauvignon- and Merlot-based wines around the globe. Bordeaux wines are considered by many wine connoisseurs to be the world's greatest reds.
The Bordeaux region encompasses both banks of the Gironde estuary in southwest France, as well as the land bordering the Garonne and Dordogne, which split off from the Gironde in the southern Medoc. Bordeaux's highest-quality red wines generally come from seven major appellations: Saint-Estephe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Margaux in the greater Medoc region, Graves to the south of the city of Bordeaux, and Pomerol and Saint-Emilion to the east (an area commonly referred to as the "Right Bank"). The best dry white wines come from the large Graves region, while the finest sweet wines are made in Sauternes and Barsac, enclaves within the southern reaches of the Graves appellation.
In general, red wines from the left bank of the Gironde, particularly from the Medoc region of Bordeaux, are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with varying amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc and sometimes bits of Malbec and Petit Verdot. These red wines are dry and firm, with a solid tannic spine, and are often austere in their youth. They are among the longest-lived wines made anywhere. Red wines from the gravel and sand soils of Graves often show a bit more texture early on, as well as more roasted notes of smoke, hot stones, and tobacco. Wines from Bordeaux's Right Bank, located mostly to the east of the town of Libourne, are blends based on the softer Merlot grape. They are generally fleshier and more pliant than wines from the Medoc and are accessible earlier, though the best of them are capable of improving in bottle for decades.
France is the fountainhead of the grape varieties most craved by North American wine drinkers: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. In fact, these grapes are widely referred to as "international" varieties because they have been planted and imitated all over the world. Of course, one of the most exciting developments in wine over the past generation has been the growth of intriguing local styles of these varieties, such as Pinot Noir in Oregon and New Zealand, or Syrah in Australia, South Africa, and California. But most cosmopolitan wine-lovers -- and even winemakers -- would agree that French wines are the archetypes.
France enjoys the perfect geographic position for the production of a wide range of fine wines. Its relatively northerly location ensures long hours of daylight during the summer months and an extended growing season, allowing for the slow and steady accumulation of flavor in the grapes. Although the country as a whole enjoys a temperate climate, conditions can vary significantly within a limited land mass: cool and Atlantic-influenced; continental, with very cold winters and hot summers; warm and Mediterranean, with wet winters and dry summers.
Wines of France
France began classifying its best French wine-producing sites more than 200 years ago. Its detailed appellation controlee system, designed in the 1930s, has served as the model for classification systems adopted by other countries in Europe and elsewhere. Appellation d'Origine Controlee (often abbreviated to AOC), means "controlled place name" and is the consumer's assurance of the origin and authenticity of any French wine whose label bears these words.
AOC laws, administered by France's INAO (Institut National des Appellations d'Origine), establish the geographic limits of each appellation, permissable grape varieties and methods of production, minimum alcohol level, and maximum crop level (or yield) per hectare. Just beneath the highest category of appellation controlee is the comparatively tiny category of VDQS (Vins Delimites de Qualite Superieure), wines which may eventually be promoted to AC status and which are most commonly found in the Loire Valley and the Southwest. The third category is Vins de Pays, or "country wines". This latter category gives producers, including some of the more adventurous French wine growers, an escape route from the straitjacket of AC regulation in terms of higher permitted yields and less restrictive geography, a wider range of legal grape varieties, and fewer restrictions as to method of production and minimum age of vines. Finally, at the bottom of the pyramid, there are Vins de Table, or simple "table wines."
And yet, despite France's illustrious wine history and the fact that it is still the world's leading producer of wine, the country is struggling to compete in the international market. Today, France faces fierce competition from New World wine producers. U.S. imports of French wines actually declined, in number ofcases, between the end of 2002 and early 2006 -- this during a period when overall wine consumption in the U.S. grew by more than 50 percent.
Today, the French government is agonizing over how to help French wine producers, who are also facing homegrown challenges such as changing domestic drinking habits and an aggressive anti-alcohol abuse program. Wine producers in some regions of France are coming to view the AC system itself as an obstacle to selling wines to North America and other important export markets. Among the changes being considered are loosening restrictions on what can be planted where and on how wines can be made, and allowing producers in certain areas to indicate the grape variety or varieties on their labels -- rather than simply the place name, which is less meaningful to consumers in many of France's key export markets.
Semillon is a paradoxical grape, as much of its appeal stems from its susceptibility to rot. Sure, the idea of rot may conjure up nasty images, but in winemaking, rot isn't necessarily a negative. Grapes can be affected by two types of rot: grey rot and noble rot, also known as Botrytis. While the former is a destructive force, diminishing yields and making wines taste moldy, noble rot causes grapes to shed water while still on the vine, thereby concentrating sugars and acids. The thick skins of the Semillon make the grape prone to noble rot, but certain vintages, where improper climatic conditions occur, can be affected by the latter.
Concentration of sugars and flavors are critical because Semillon is the key component of one of the world's famous sweet wines, Sauternes. Some Sauvignon Blanc is usually blended in to provide a little acidity and freshness. Made in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, producers rely on Botrytis in the Semillon to deliver the characteristic honeyed nectars of the wine. In years when neither type of rot develops, producers are stuck with a sweet wine lacking real complexity and texture. Even worse are the years when grey rot strikes. Furthermore, harvest of the grape requires great care, with multiple passes through the vineyards necessary to pick Botrytis-affected clusters and even individual berries. Consequently, Sauternes is not an inexpensive wine, but we're convinced that with foie gras, there's nothing better. Here, the acidity and sweetness of the wine provide the perfect counterpoint to the rich density of foie gras. We like the producers Chateau d'Yquem and Climens.
Semillon is also also used to make dry wines in Bordeaux, again blended with Sauvignon Blanc. Here, the Sauvignon is usually the dominant partner, with Semillon used to add softness and richness to counter the brisk characteristics of Sauvignon. Introduction of Semillon generally makes these wines more age-worthy. For top examples of Bordeaux blends featuring Semillon prominently, look to the legendary Chateaus Haut-Brion and Laville Haut-Brion.
Outside of France, Semillon has a long history in Australia. Hunter Valley, Australia's oldest wine region, is home to a number of producers making single-varietal Semillon. Here, Semillon is usually unoaked, and wines have orchard fruit characteristics. Try wines from Brokenwood and Margan. These dry Semillons will be reliable partners for seafood and white meats.
2007 had 26 regions scored 95 or above. Chateauneuf de Pape (Southern Rhône) got the highest score, with a 98.
Other regions that scored 95 points or higher were Brunello di Montalcino (Tuscany), Napa, Western Australia, Carneros, Franken (Germany), Graves (Bordeaux), Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (Germany), Paso Robles, Port, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, Washington, Alsace, Anderson Valley (California), Barbaresco (Piedmont), Barolo (Piedmont), Bolgheri (Tuscany), Burgenland (Austria), Columbia Valley, Loire, Maipo (Chile), Piedmont, Santa Barbara, Sauternes, and Sonoma Coast.
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'The Sabres have already been thinned out up front this summer, with Mike Grier leaving as a free agent, Taylor Pyatt getting traded to Vancouver and J.P. Dumont on the open market after the Sabres walked away from his arbitration award. With so many departures, it will leave spots open for young players like Derek Roy and Jason Pominville to take on greater roles, while Drew Stafford and Jiri Novotny could be among the newcomers to crack the Sabres forward ranks.'
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One touchdown. Two broken clavicles. That's all you need to know about Ryan Mathews' season.
The embattled running back's 2012 campaign came to a close when he suffered a broken left clavicle Sunday in the Panthers' 31-7 thrashing of the Chargers .
Mathews broke his right clavicle during the preseason. The No. 12 overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft will enter his fourth season in the NFL having missed 10 of a possible 48 games during his career.
He finishes the season without a single game over the century mark. His longest play from scrimmage over the last month was a paltry 10 yards.
He actually performed better in losses averaging 3.9 yards per carry compared to 3.7 during the Chargers five wins. He also had 35 of his 39 receptions during their nine defeats. He accounted for 43 first downs compared to 70 a year ago.
So what does all this mean? It means this season was a colossal failure and it's clear the Chargers need to add a running back or two in the offseason.
The reason everyone was hyped about Mathews in the first place was because how well he performed the previous season, when he had Mike Tolbert to share the load. The 1,546 total yards, 50 receptions and six touchdowns were looked upon as a floor for his potential.
That's why everyone drafted him so high in their fantasy leagues, no matter the reminder of his fragility in the preseason.
It's clear now he can't carry the responsibility of a backfield by himself. He's not durable enough and he doesn't have the play-making ability.
Obviously his offensive line is bad, but he's still had plenty of opportunities and solid matchups.
C.J. Spiller went three picks ahead of Mathews in the '10 draft. He also runs behind a subpar line. The Bills were actually beaten worse than the Chargers on Sunday -- they lost 50-17 to the Seahawks -- yet Spiller managed 103 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown.
I still believe Mathews can be an affective tailback in this league. I just don't believe he's capable of being a top flight one.
If the new general manager continues with Mathews as the featured back, he'll have to supplement him with someone who can produce on a diet of at least 15 touches per game.
Fantasy owners should stay clear.
Mathews will be healthy by the beginning of next season, but you certainly can't trust he'll stay that way. He's a No. 3 or 4 running back at best, which means he shouldn't be drafted until rounds six through 10.
Resist the urge to draft him earlier, thinking you're getting a bounce-back candidate. You're not.


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Hello all,
I need some advice for logistics on attending the Colts-Chiefs game coming up on the 18th. I will lay out what I have to get accomplished, and hopefully people more familiar with Indy can help me out here!
I managed to get ahold of four tickets to the game, and I'm attending with my aunt and two nephews who are diehard Colts fans. Our whole family, them in particular, have had a pretty tough last couple of years. Suffice it to say that we went a long time not having to deal with death on my Dad's side of the family, and in one calendar year we lost my father, my grandfather, and my uncle. This game means A LOT to them. I have been to several Colts games and love it also, but this is a very special event for me, and I want to do everything I can to make it a great experience for my family members, who have only been to the RCA Dome once, and that was to watch our high school football team play.
They will be coming into Indy on I-74 from the Crawfordsville area. I will be coming down I-69 from Huntington. My aunt doesn't want to drive in Indy traffic, so she wants to meet somewhere convenient and safe for one of us to leave a vehicle. I will drive us from there (wherever that is) down to the game. We have no real timetable on when we can or can't be down there, so if there are Colts game related things to do that are close to the Dome, we could easily be there a couple hours early.
I was thinking about meeting them somewhere in the W 38th/I-465 area and leaving a vehicle somewhere in that area...I know there is decent parking in the garage across from the Dome and back one block north, and there is hectic parking under Pan-Am plaza right across from the Dome. Should we park the one vehicle we come downtown in at one of the Circle Centre garages and hoof it around downtown? I'm sure we would rather walk a few blocks than be in the middle of the mangled traffic exiting the parking that is in close proximity to the Dome. I realize that all of the parking downtown will probably be somewhat difficult to exit from, given that there will be 60,000 people leaving at the same time, but I would like to make it as easy and pleasant as possible.
Also, if anyone has any ideas on the safest place to leave one of our vehicles that would be near where I-74 comes into town from the west, and has ideas on fun stuff to do before the game downtown, I would love to hear about it!
Thanks in advance for any advice I get, and know that I will repay it all with some (hopefully) quality photos from the game and our experiences!