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AT&T Launches The Weather Channel App on U-verse TV
On-Screen TV App Offers Customized Weather Reports On Demand
Dallas, Texas, December 03, 2013
Want to know if the weather outside is frightful? Plan your holiday trips and outdoor activities with confidence this season using AT&T* U-verse's® newest app, The Weather Channel. The app gives customers instant access to local and national weather on their TV screens.
The Weather Channel App, developed by AT&T, can be customized to show accurate, relevant and up-to-the minute weather. Customers can use the app by tuning to channels 225 in Standard Definition and 1225 in High Definition. They can see information about their location and add up to five cities and get current conditions, hourly forecast, five-day forecast, radar maps and more.
Check out a demo of the app here.
"The Weather Channel app allows for a personalized experience", said Mel Coker, Chief Marketing Officer, AT&T Home Solutions. "Customers have access to the information they want, when they want it."
Jennifer Dangar, The Weather Company President of Distribution & Business Development, said, "The Weather Channel is pleased to work with AT&T to offer U-verse customers SD and now HD access to 24/7 local weather information, severe weather alerts and important safety tips, brought to them by the most trusted brand in weather. This interactive application is a great complement to the in-depth coverage of our linear network, which provides comprehensive data interpretation as well as storytelling. We are thrilled to continue the long standing relationship between The Weather Channel and AT&T."
The Weather Channel App is the latest interactive TV app available for AT&T U-verse customers. Interactive TV apps and multi-screen services have kept U-verse customers happy and engaged. AT&T U-verse is the fastest growing TV provider in the U.S.** with a $12 billion annualized revenue stream in less than seven years since its initial launch in 2006. Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services. For more information on AT&T U-verse — or to find out if it's available in your area — visit www.att.com/u-verse.


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The early part of the 20th century was the heyday of printing and the United States Playing Card Company published many great decks for various companies which advertised the company's products. They almost always had a special back design as well as an advertising Ace of Spades and a related Joker. Rarely were the Jokers in color.
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By Sharon Noguchi/MediaNews Group
For several years, March 15 has been a day of dread for new teachers. It's the deadline for being notified that schools might let them go in June due to anticipated budget shortfalls.
But this year, many fewer teachers than before are receiving the tentative pink slips. The California Teachers Association, which represents the majority of the state's K-12 teachers, on Friday estimated that just over 1,000 members would be told they risk being laid off.
Of those, nearly one-fifth are from one agency, the Los Angeles County Office of Education.
"We credit Proposition 30 with the sharp drop in pink slips, as well as the improving financial picture for the state," said Mike Myslinski of the CTA. Proposition 30 is Gov. Jerry Brown's tax measure that state voters passed in 2012 to help fund schools.
The smaller California Federation of Teachers did not have an estimate of layoffs. But CFT spokesman Fred Glass said, "we're expecting much fewer." Its 120,000 members include K-12 teachers as well as community college and UC lecturers and librarians.
The pink-slip numbers contrast with about 3,000 teachers who received notices last year, and about 20,000 teachers in both 2012 and 2011.
The numbers don't include probationary teachers who are being laid off for performance reasons.
In the South Bay and on the Peninsula, schools are issuing few, if any, layoff notices. Redwood City Elementary notified just one teacher and a part-time counselor because of funding uncertainty, spokeswoman Naomi Hunter said. Neither East Side Union High, the largest high school district in Northern California, and the Franklin-McKinley School District sent out pink slips for budgetary reasons.
That's a big change for administrators, who sometimes agonized over the expense, lengthy layoff and appeals procedure and emotional toll of letting teachers go.
Not having to lay off employees this year, Franklin-McKinley Superintendent John Porter said, is wonderful. "I can sleep at night."


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FORT WORTH, Texas — Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski, teammate Joey Logano and their Penske Racing teams face potential penalties as NASCAR confiscated rear-end housing parts and pieces from their cars during prerace inspection Saturday at Texas Motor Speedways.
The teams frantically worked to replace the pieces an hour prior to the scheduled start of the NRA 500.
"We're taking (rear-end) housing and some other things. … It's a group of pieces that surrounds the rear suspension area," NASCAR Vice President of Competition Robin Pemberton said.
"It's just something that is not in the spirit of the rules."
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Pemberton said the sanctioning body would not eject the crew chiefs from the speedways and the drivers would keep their starting positions for the race Saturday night. Keselowski started 16th, but Logano, who qualified 18th, had to drop to the rear of the field at the start because his team did not get the car to the starting grid on time.
Any penalties could be announced as early as Monday, although NASCAR typically waits until Tuesday to announce penalties.
"It will be our typical deal — we'll get together on Monday and go over everything when we get back to the R&D center (in North Carolina)," Pemberton said.
Keselowski, the defending Cup champion, is second in the series standings. Logano is 11th.
Possible penalties typically could include points penalties, fines and crew suspensions.
"They felt like there was something that was a questionable item that they wanted to see replaced before the race, so we replaced all the parts," Penske competition director Travis Geisler. "They have them all. … I certainly understand their position and don't disagree with where they are."
Geisler said he didn't know the penalties NASCAR is considering.
"I'm not really sure," Geisler said. "We always have a good, open dialogue with them, and they'll keep us in the loop on how they feel about what's going on there. We'll all discuss that in the upcoming days."


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Premier Indoor Comfort Systems has been providing heating and air conditioning services in Atlanta and the surrounding areas since 1999. It is our goal to provide 100% customer satisfaction with excellent service and quality products. When you become a Premier customer, we want you to be a customer for life, and we take pride in creating lasting relationships with all of our customers. We are a BBB accredited company, and our technicians are EPA certified and keep up with education about Georgia's International Energy Conservation Code, (IECC). At Premier Indoor Comfort Systems, we can handle all of your Atlanta heating and air conditioning needs. Whether we provide a custom designed heating and cooling system for a new home or a remodeling job, or simply responding to a service call, we will meet each customer's needs no matter how high the expectations.
We are a full service.. provider which includes: Maintenance Programs, Repair on all makes and models, Upgrades and replacements, New construction installations, Light Commercial installations, Duct modifications, High velocity mini duct systems, Geothermal systems, Radiant floor heating systems, Ductless split systems, Air Purification systems, Humidification systems, Dehumidification systems, Zoning systems, Fresh air ventilation systems, Exhaust systems, Duct Cleaning, and Wine Coolers. We also offer water heater services and indoor air quality products and services. Let Premier Indoor Comfort Systems be your full service provider for all your home comfort needs. We can take care of installations, maintenance, and emergency repairs for indoor comfort systems throughout Atlanta.
Whether you need an installation, replacement, repairs, or just a routine tune-up, call the indoor comfort experts at Premier.
Wonderful service from the first phone call through the installation of my new system. Our air conditioner went out over Memorial Day Weekend. My husband is on oxygen and was having a hard time breathing with the heat in the house. First thing Tuesday morning I called Premier and explained our problem and within the hour they arrived to trouble shoot my system. Turns out we did have to replace our 30 year old HVAC system. They fixed my old air conditioner enough to work until they could get back to replace it. The new installation was done the very next day. While the work was getting done a supervisor arrived to check on the installation progress and let me know that I could call him any time. Everyone was so helpful explaining the problem and showing me what was wrong with my old unit to going over everything I needed to know about my new system. I also purchased a maintenance agreement. They are neat and clean. Did not leave a mess behind them like most contractors do. I highly recommend Premier Indoor Comfort Systems!
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Area Fayetteville, GA
Cost $5,000 - $9,999
Date May 2017
Posted: 6/01/2017 • Link to this review
The entire process from start to finish was solid. The team loaded and locked the new unit in place with kid gloves. They were very family-friendly and customer-centered. Our internal climate is cool and peaceful. Thanks a million!
Posted: 4/25/2017 • Link to this review
Couple of weeks back I scheduled an appointment to get tuneup & repair service for my furnace. I was given a window but technician did not show up, nor did I receive any call. After waiting for half an hr more after window I called their office on the status. To my surprise only then they contacted the technician who did not have knowledge of my appointment. Not only I was not given explanation on the communication breakdown, but also did not receive any apology for their mess, except that if I were their "premier" contracted customer they would accommodate me, which means possibly my appointment time was given to their "premier" customer. Overall very disappointed experience.
Posted: 11/05/2015 • Link to this review
Premier installed a new heating/air system in my home on 3/17/2015. We paid almost 12k cash to Premier and have had a service agreement with the company for several years. The system has never worked properly. It first broke 2 days after installation. It has since frozen up 3 subsequent times since March. The system is 5 months old and still under warranty. After multiple service calls and countless requests to speak to a supervisor, our system is still not working. On Thursday I called and spoke to Kim. She scheduled a technician to come out at 8am on Saturday and stated she would have a manager call me to discuss the ongoing problems. I never received a call from a manager. On Saturday morning, after no one showed at 8, I called Premier. The associate had a technician call me and informed me that I was not on schedule for Saturday and I would have to call premier back to schedule an appointment. When I called premier back and very clearly requested a manger call me back to discuss the issues we were having, she had the same technician call me back who again advised I have no appointment. Given that I have begged Premier on multiple occasions to please get my brand new system up and running and have repeatedly asked to speak to a manager at Premier with not a single phone call to date, I paid $300 to have a different company look at my system. The hope is that a different company can get the new system operating properly without multiple service calls.
Posted: 8/15/2015 • Link to this review
We built a new home, and used a cut-rate geothermal installer from North Georgia. Suffice it to say that after over a year of non-responsiveness and inept attempts at repair, Bosch Corporate recommended that we call Premier and dump the other guys. We did, and all our problems were solved almost immediately. They went through our system, programmed it correctly, fixed about a dozen setup errors, and installed a small, high quality, but inexpensive dehumidifier, and our indoor conditions are now perfect. Eddie is phenomenal. You can't go wrong with Premier.
Posted: 3/19/2015 • Link to this review
The Premiere team works hard and fast. Afterwards, they clean up too. Also they are willing to answer any questions that you may have while trying to meet the project deadline. Their on-going service of their products i.e. furnace, air-conditioner, and thermostat is excellent. The Roberson family on Helen Lane in Atlanta, GA recommends them highly.
Posted: 10/14/2014 • Link to this review
They are very committed to the customer, and want him to be fully satisfied. If they aren't sure how to address something, they will take the time to call for help rather than to suggest it can't be done. My only disappointment was with their installers, who did an incomplete job at best. But their service and commitment to your complete satisfaction is absolutely wonderful. It is a pleasure doing business with them.
Posted: 10/07/2014 • Link to this review
Quality service maintenance! They take the time needed to thoroughly check all systems twice a year!
Posted: 10/06/2014 • Link to this review
What has impressed me most is the personal touch. There is a Technician who is asigned to my geographice area. He does a great job communicating prior to arrival and while he is on the job. He's candid about what services should be done, what provides the best value, and what things I can do for preventive purposes or to save money. He makes me feel as though we're getting an "extra touch" on the work being performed. In short, he has built up trust--so Premier is my first call when I have any issue, and I have also recommended them to friends.
Posted: 10/01/2014 • Link to this review
Premier has excellent customer service and highly knowledgable technicians. Mike did an outstanding job on a recent service call for our furnace issue. Premier has also installed an a/c unit in the past for us. They are always very professional and they get the job done right. We highly recommend Premier to anyone for all heating and a/c installations and service needs. Thanks, Premier!!!!
Posted: 12/05/2012 • Last edited: 1/15/2013 • Link to this review
We had new AC & furnace units installed in our townhome. Additionally, we had zoning done in order to better regulate temperature on all three levels of the house. Needless to say, it was a big job (they were here for 2 days straight.) Initially I thought they did a fantastic job. Unfortunately over time we had many issues with the AC/furnace. They would send out technicians who couldn't fix the problem and finally it reached the point where we had to specifically ask supervisors to come out. Not the best experience overall.
Posted: 11/20/2012 • Last edited: 3/12/2015 • Link to this review
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I have used Premier to service my central heating and air system since purchasing my home 2 years ago. I have consistently received professional and expedient service from them and would highly recommend their services to anyone. The owners are amazing, and the service technicians are efficient and knowledgeable.
Posted: 8/28/2012 • Last edited: 1/15/2013 • Link to this review
Thanks to Duane and the installers the only painful issue was coughing up the funds. I will admit there was a uncomfortable moment with the repairman regarding the original unit. However, Duane soothed it over and it was smooth sailing from there. He immediately diagnosed the problem with the old unit, unlike the other 4 companies that visted. He suggested the unit(s) needed for my home and my lifestyle and comfort. The entire ordering appt took about 1 hour. Within 36 hours I had a/c but almost needed heat (early May). Thanks to Kelly at Costco - Premier hit a home run! The staff even performs the paperwork for rebates from the power co. and manufacturer.
Posted: 5/28/2012 • Last edited: 1/15/2013 • Link to this review
Purchasing two new heating & air units for our home was simple from start to finish with Premier. It is refreshing to deal with a company that explains all processes beforehand & graciously answers any questions along the way. From Danny's informative consultation to Jason & Bruce's professional installation, the service we have received has been impeccable! It has been a pleasure dealing with Premier. We would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone.
Posted: 5/14/2012 • Last edited: 1/15/2013 • Link to this review
Premier Indoor Comfort Systems made the replacement of our old system completely painless. Nathan came and gave us our estimates with a variety of options helping us make a well informed decision. A few days later our new system was installed! Nathan and Jason worked through seven straight hours and didn't mind putting up with three barking dogs. The system has made our home so much more comfortable. Their attention to detail with installation was exceptional - they left the house completely clean! Look no further, this company will not disappoint!
Posted: 4/29/2012 • Last edited: 1/15/2013 • Link to this review
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Today's blog brings me a mix of strong emotions. First, it makes me so happy to see what our amazing design team has done with today's steal, the Love My Tapes Washi. These girls bring it to the table each and every time they create! Second, it brings me those happy-sad tears as this is the final post from our outstanding Summer Team. These girls have been a true delight to work with and my life has been enriched by their talents, kindness, and friendship!
Without further delay, I present the final creations from the ScrapbookSteals.com Summer Team!
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Let's kick things off with projects from the amazing Katrina Hunt. She always has a way with thinking outside of the box. Katrina took washi to a new level by creating an altered canvas, a card with die cutting washi and coasters! These are some absolutely great gift ideas because the holidays will be here before we know it.
Katrina says the altered canvas is really easy to do, but be make sure to seal it! She used a matte medium gel to cover the entire project.
When using washi with a die cutting machine, simply place the washi on cardstock and then cut! Katrina used her Cameo to help create this card with no trouble at all.
Lastly, Katrina created these customized coasters.
Next lets take a peek at the amazing projects by Kerys Sharrock. Kerys had Halloween treats on the brain and created this darling altered Prima flower bottle.
She also put the sketch that Regina created for Mid Week Mojo—Pearl 7, to use on this darling Halloween frame.
I secretly love that Kerys was given washi tapes that make great Halloween projects because this witch card and Halloween wreath are truly exceptional!
Lastly we finish things up with projects from the girl that totally deserves Mom of the Year award. Not only has Regina Mangum already made a positively darling mini album ready for photos of her sons upcoming reptile themed birthday party, but she is arranging for live wiggly, squirmy and creepy-crawly reptiles to be at the birthday party. Yup. Coolest mom and mini album ever.
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The past three months have flown by so quickly and I want these three amazing ladies to know how much they will be missed. You are all so
very dear to me and I love you as if you were my sisters! (I don't have any, so I'll just claim you anyway.) Thank you for putting up with all of my craziness and for helping us work out the kinks in the design team process. Good luck in all that you do and know that there will always have a warm chair waiting for you here at ScrapbookSteals.com! MWAH!
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Wales prop Aaron Jarvis will not play again this season after he suffered a knee ligament injury during the 33-10 defeat against world champions New Zealand on Saturday.
The Ospreys tighthead was carried off in the third minute and will now require surgery.
Exeter-born Jarvis, who made his Test debut against Argentina earlier this month, has been ruled of Wales' RBS 6 Nations title defence, which begins in February.
Ospreys physiotherapist Chris Towers today confirmed the extent of Jarvis' injury, describing it as "significant".
Wales' autumn campaign, in addition to producing successive losses to Argentina, Samoa and New Zealand, has been riddled by injury setbacks.
Jarvis now joins his Ospreys and Wales colleagues Adam Jones, Alun-Wyn Jones and Richard Hibbard on the sidelines, while Newport Gwent Dragons flanker Dan Lydiate is also a long-term absentee.
Wales face Australia in their autumn finale on Saturday, with head coach Warren Gatland having delayed his team announcement b y 48 hours while injuries are assessed.
Wing George North, centre Jamie Roberts, lock Ian Evans and flanker Ryan Jones are among those whose fitness Gatland is sweating on prior to the team being confirmed tomorrow lunchtime.
Towers said: "Aaron suffered a significant ligament injury to his right knee in the Wales versus New Zealand game.
"He is going to require surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2012-13 season.
"We are currently in discussions with specialists to establish the best surgical option and timing of the surgery to ensure the best outcome."
Jarvis, who played for Bath before joining the Ospreys, made an impressive start to his international career, filling the void left by Adam Jones' knee injury that is likely to rule him out until after Christmas.
Cardiff Blues forward Scott Andrews, who took over from Jarvis against the All Blacks, is his probable replacement, with 20-year-old uncapped Scarlets prop Samson Lee likely to be among the substitutes.
Ospreys chief operations officer Andrew Hore, meanwhile, has been left to reflect on a crippling injury crisis at the Swansea-based region.
"We have now lost three senior tightheads in the space of just a month," Hore said.
"It is particularly bad news for us, coming at a time when our resources have already been badly-hit through injury and just before our biggest games of the season so far - the back-to-back Heineken Cup matches against Toulouse.
"The current season structure sees games in the top European competition go straight into a month of Test rugby, and then back into Europe and the Welsh derbies, for a crucial month-long period in December and January.
"Looking at the players we have lost through injury in recent weeks it's clear that the structure isn't working, for the (Welsh) national body or the regional partners, and it needs to be looked at globally.
"If ever there was a time which perfectly highlights the need for a structured, global season which protects our biggest assets - the players - and increases the value of domestic rugby by ensuring showpiece matches are played with the strongest squad available, then this is it."


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A PAIR of young brothers from Ringwood have been hailed as heroes after saving their mum's life by calling 999.
Callum and Drew Henney, aged 10 and 12, from Spittlefields, near Ringwood, have been awarded certificates from the ambulance service for their bravery and ability to remain calm after their mum, Sam Henney, had a seizure at their family home.
The two boys were eating their dinner when their mother went upstairs after feeling unwell.
It was not until the two boys were wanting dessert that they then found their mum having a fit on the bed.
"They tried to put me into the recovery position but I was too heavy for them," said Miss Henney.
"My eldest dialled 999. The ambulance crew later informed me how their quick thinking saved my life and they were amazed how calm and grown up they sounded."
She added: "The seizures were very bad and the ambulance crew had to ask for police assistance to the hospital, where the fits lasted approximately from 8pm to the early hours of the morning."
Miss Henney was later told she suffered from a Tonic-Clonic seizure, formerly known as grand mal, which affects the entire brain and makes the muscles tighten and the body stiffen.
Miss Henney has only experienced one other seizure back in October and tests have shown the cause to be "severe anxiety and stress".
Drew, who is a pupil at Ringwood School, said: "I came up and she was lying in the bed having a seizure.
"I put pillows either side of her so she wouldn't hurt herself. I was quite scared but I knew as soon as the ambulance got here it would be a lot better."
After being told he had been given the award, the 12-year-old added: "I was surprised and excited.
"I have never been given an award like this before."
His younger brother Callum, who attends Ringwood Junior School, said he was "very happy" to receive the award.
The 10-year-old added: "My friends think it's really cool."


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text: Robotics company, Byrd Institute to offer tech training By Megan Workman April 30, 2013 Story Share Courtesy photo Business representatives, workers and others listen as a new partnership between the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing and a national robotics company was announced Tuesday at Marshall University's South Charleston campus. CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A new partnership between the Robert C. Byrd Institute for Advanced Flexible Manufacturing and a national robotics company will teach workers the necessary skills to help shorten a "skills gap" in the state, an RCBI spokesman said Tuesday.Martin Spears said the partnership with FANUC Robotics America Inc. to offer the FANUC Robotics Certified Education Robot Training program will provide training that workers need for jobs that are already out there.FANUC, headquartered in Rochester Hill, Mich., and RCBI announced the partnership Tuesday at the Charleston Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at Marshall University's South Charleston campus.Representatives from Toyota and Gestamp, a manufacturing company with a plant in South Charleston, attended to voice the value of workers who are trained in the robotics field. Both businesses are already using industrial robots that workers will be trained to work with in the program, Spears said.A skills gap between graduating students and retiring Baby Boomers is real, he said."There's a whole workforce who are retiring or being promoted so they need the replacement workers to fill their spots, but all these jobs are going unfilled," Spears said. "We're trying to make sure, from machinist to robot workers, that our workforce has the proper skills to take these jobs. And they're good paying jobs, too."Much of the skills gap is going to be concentrated in "middle skill" jobs, skilled technical jobs that require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree, according to a report by the state Council for Community and Technical College Education and the state Higher Education Policy Commission. These jobs include advanced manufacturing, construction, energy, biotechnology and nanotechnology, cyber-security, information technology, telecommunications and public safety.Fifty-four percent of West Virginia's jobs fall into this category, but only 45 percent of the state's workers are trained in these areas, according to the report."The programs that we've implemented, including the robot training, make sure the manufacturers have the potential pool of skilled workers to be able to compete in the global market," Spears said. "If we have the men and women who are ready to take on these jobs, it's going to continue to help economic development across our region."FANUC Robotics launched its CERT program in 2008. The program certifies instructors to train their students to program and operate FANUC robots through online and hands-on training courses. Graduates earn an industry-recognized certification.Charlotte Weber, director and chief executive officer of RCBI, said in a news release that the partnership would create certified workers who can fill the open high-tech positions."The way for the United States to stem the tide of jobs lost overseas, and to restore its economy, is by investing in manufacturing technologies that make U.S. companies more competitive in the world market," Weber said in the release.Spears said the FANUC Robotics Certified Education Robot Training program will rollout in the fall at the technology center in Charleston. He said they are still figuring out program details so they can start the training.RCBI hasn't confirmed any training partnerships with manufacturers in the state, but Spears said it will happen."Gestamp and Toyota are both users of the industrial robots so that's two manufacturers right there in our backyard," Spears said. "We've not formalized any training deals yet, but those are two manufacturers right here that have industrial robots on their shop floor now doing the work that needs to be done."Sen. Jay Rockefeller said in a statement at the announcement Tuesday that training America's workers maintains the country's competitive edge."Rebuilding our economy and boosting high-tech manufacturing in West Virginia requires out-of-the-box ideas," Rockefeller said, "and RCBI's robotics program can help transform our workforce just as technology is transforming the way we make products and deliver services."Sen. Joe Manchin said in a release that enhancing the state's manufacturing technologies is critical for both West Virginia's workforce and industry. Reach Megan Workman at email@example.com or 304-348-5113. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Obama pulled Zuckerberg aside to warn him about fake news on Facebook 2 Parole hearing set for Putnam man who claims wrongful sex assault conviction 3 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 4 Gazette editorial: Capito has second chance to do the right thing 5 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield Trial date set in bath salts case Previous Story Raese calls WVU's account of media contract a 'whopper' Next Story


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Deaths from Alzheimer's have increased 68 percent between 2000 and 2010, while deaths from other major diseases decreased. An estimated 5.2 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer's in 2013, and this number is expected to rise to 13.8 million by 2050.
These daunting statistics require action. Eleven Hoosiers from across the state will take part in the Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. While there we will meet with our congressional delegation to discuss the importance of research, the need for caregiver support and the disease's impact.
Another important milestone in combating the disease is the release of the Indiana Plan for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias this month. The 17 members of the Governor's Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia met for two years. During that time, they heard from experts, held town hall meetings and analyzed the over 1,000 responses to an in-depth survey. The report addresses everything from public awareness to dementia training for first responders and research.
Read the plan by following the link on alz.org/indiana.
Now is the time to stop Alzheimer's. The financial, emotional and physical toll is huge and will only get worse. The Advocacy Forum and the Indiana State Plan are steps in the right direction.
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What's the Worst Media Bias of 2012?
Here are the candidates (from NewsMax):
1. In March 2012, two Newsweek/Daily Beast staffers were discussing former Vice President Dick Cheney's heart transplant in March. Senior writer Ramin Setoodeh (who's gay) said, "I would never give my heart to Dick Cheney. It would freeze over." Assignment editor Allison Yarrow chimed in: "He may be one of the most evil people in the world."
Ramin Setoodeh (l); Allison Yarrow (r)
2. In July 2012, while reporting on the Aurora, Colo., theater massacre, ABC's Brian Ross proclaimed that James Holmes of Aurora had joined the tea party a year earlier, only to admit later that the tea party member was a different James Holmes.
3. On July 4, 2012, MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry said: "The land on which [the Founders] formed the Union was stolen. The hands with which they built this nation were enslaved. The women who birthed the citizens of the nation are second class. This is the imperfect fabric of our nation. . . It's ours, all of it. The imperialism, the genocide, the slavery."
4. In September 2012, CNN's Piers Morgan fawned over Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who has called for Israel to be wiped off the map. Morgan asked Ahmadinejad, "How many times in your life have you been properly in love?" Ahmadinejad responded, "I'm in love with all humanity. I love all human beings." To which Morgan gushed: "That might be the best answer I've ever heard to that question."
Piers Morgan in an advertisement for Burger King's new scent for men called "Flame" which smells like grilled meat. (This is not a joke)
Sound off on which of the above four is your choice for the Worst Media Bias of 2012!


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Topic: Lauren is finally getting what we have hoped and prayed for.
Hi Everyone! I have known about this since last Monday and I am so happy I can finally tell you all. I thought I was going to bust!!!! Lauren is going to get to have a resection!! She was thinking long and hard to make sure this is what she really wanted. She always knew she wanted to have the surgery, but her doctor said he wanted her to think for awhile to make sure she is in this 100% because it will be very tough. Lauren said she was sure she wanted to go ahead with the surgery because the other day she was thinking about it and she was actually happy for the opportunity. When we were first told about it, I think we were in shock because we had always hoped for it, but never really thought it would actually happen. Lauren is very stubborn and headstrong. She hasn't called Dr. Sonnenday yet to tell him she wants to do it because she has said she would call him on Wednesday and that is what she is sticking to. Maybe that tough personality is what has gotten her to where she is. We talked to him last Monday when we were at U of M for over an hour. Lauren had like 4 pages full of questions. He answered every one of them. He actually wants to do 2 separate operations. The first will be laparascopic to make sure there is no disease outside her liver, remove the small tumors in her left side, and remove the healthy blood flow to the right side. The second one would take place about 6 weeks later after scans. That would be the big one where 2/3 of her liver is removed. The large tumor used to be around the portal and hepatic vein and artery. It is now just leaning near it. This is the right time for surgery with everthing he has seen. She has responded well to chemo and bounces back from everything they throw her way. Lauren asked Dr. Sonnenday why he wants to do this surgery and besides the obvious of wanting to help her, he said because he hates this cancer with a passion. We are so happy for such a wonderful surgeon. I will keep you all updated with news as I find more out. God bless you all that are suffering with this disease, caring for someone with disease, or have lost a loved one to this disease. We love you all.
My comments, suggestions, and opinions are based on my experience as a caretaker for my daughter, Lauren and from reading anything I can get my hands on about Cholangiocarcinoma. Please consult a physician for professional guidance.


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A MAN has been arrested after a teenager was seriously assaulted inside her own home.
A man allegedly broke into the flat in Grove Road, Rayleigh, in the early hours of yesterday and attacked the 19 year-old.
Police officers arrived at the property shortly after 2.30am, but the man had already fled the scene on foot.
The young woman was treated by paramedics, before being taken to Southend Hospital for further treatment.
She has since been discharged.
A 28 year-old man was arrested in connection with the assault this morning.
The Metropolitan Police discovered him at home in Edmonton, north London, at about 6.30am, and was transferred to the custody of Essex Police.
The suspect will be taken to Southend Police Station for questioning.
Following initial enquiries yesterday, officers arrested two men, aged 20 and 22, in Southend on suspicion of assisting an offender.


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Teens from the Boys & Girls Club of Anaheim, along with the Anaheim Police Department and Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, received a valuable lesson on the dangers of distracted driving. The teens, all of whom attend the after-school program, gathered outside in front of "Iron Outlaw," one of the monster trucks that will be featured at the upcoming Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam at Angel Stadium.
"I've seen too many accidents caused by distracted drivers," said Traffic Officer Brennan Leininger. "Texting and driving is an often-fatal combination."
Leininger then showed the teens statistics on texting and driving deaths, while recounting a story about two teen girls who texted their mother on their way home.
"The driver wasn't paying attention to the road and swerved into oncoming traffic, dying instantly," Leininger said. "Do you want a text to be your last message to your parents?"
Led by Darren Migues, an Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam driver, the group then made the pledge: "I want to stay alive. I promise not to text and drive."
"Like Anaheim Police Department's leadership in safe driving efforts, Monster Jam is committed to ending texting and driving with their key youth fan base," Migues said. Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam concludes its 2013 Anaheim engagement on Saturday at Angel Stadium.
– Jennifer Becker is an entertainment publicist whose clients include Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam at Angel Stadium.
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam
When: Saturday, 7 p.m. (Pit Party is from 2 to 5:30 p.m.)
Where: Angel Stadium
How much: $25-$35 for adults, $10 for kids ages 2-12, at levels 3 and 4; $45 for club level tickets; $75 for total access passes.
More info: monsterjam.com or call 800-745-3000


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BURNLEY MP Gordon Birtwistle is set to come up against Solihull MP Lorely Burt in his battle to become the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats in the Commons.
The Lancashire Telegraph revealed yesterday how Mr Birtwistle, 70, had entered the race to replace Simon Hughes, who has accepted a role as the government's minister of state for justice.
Mrs Burt, 59, was elected in May 2005 and was the first female chair of the Lib Dems' Parliamentary Party. In 2012, she succeeded Mr Birtwistle as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Danny Alexander, chief secretary to the Treasury.


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Two years ago, Minnesota's Eighth District delivered one of the largest surprises in the nation, when Republican Chip Cravaack upset 18-term DFL incumbent Jim Oberstar. Now voters must decide if Cravaack will be a one-and-done Congressman or if he is worthy of a second term.
While Cravaack ran his 2010 campaign on a shoestring budget and Oberstar did not realize his vulnerability until it was too late, this year the race has been targeted nationally, meaning both candidates are well funded and that outside money has made the campaign nastier than it needs to be.
For most voters, the choice will be easy. Go through the national agendas of both major parties and you will discover that both Cravaack and DFL challenger Rick Nolan support most of their party's positions. Cravaack is more concerned about the national debt, Nolan is more supportive of the Affordable Care Act, Cravaack is more opposed to reducing military spending, etc.
If you lean DFL, believe that most of the nation's current troubles can be traced back to the Bush administration or that, under the circumstances, the nation is doing about as well as can be expected but is slowly regaining its footing, then Nolan deserves your support. He has already served three terms in the Congress, albeit in the 1970s in a primarily agricultural district, while the newly redistricted 8th District has not only Twin Cities metro concerns to deal with but timber, mining and shipping issues as well. Nolan knows how Washington works, and his ramp up time would be short.
On the other hand, if you lean GOP, believe the nation is on the wrong track or think that federal spending and regulation need to be reined in, then Cravaack is your guy. He has been more visible throughout the district than Oberstar was during the latter part of his career, and he has tackled tough issues like the PolyMet mining permit process — which has been stymied for eight years — in an effort to create jobs on the economically needy Iron Range.
The ECM Editorial Board interviewed both Cravaack and Nolan, and thinks highly of both candidates, but gives a narrow nod to Cravaack.
We recognize that everyone is frustrated by the slowness of the economic recovery. What we like about Cravaack's approach is that he sees the need for tax reform, but isn't willing to raise tax revenue overall in the process. He wants a "simpler, flatter, fairer" tax code, created by closing loopholes. He believes that lowering the corporate tax rate would create incentives for companies who have sent jobs overseas to bring those jobs home.
Make no mistake, Nolan is no slouch when it comes to economic development issues. As a founder, chairman and past president of the Minnesota World Trade Center Corporation, Nolan helped local businesses learn how to export to other nations. Unlike Cravaack's carrot approach of lower corporate taxes, however, Nolan wants to use the stick of higher tariffs. While tariffs were widely used by governments a century ago, the global economy has been created by gradually lowering them. Tariffs tend to protect some businesses and industries, but drive up costs for all U.S. consumers and make it more likely our businesses won't make the changes needed to stay ahead of global competitors.
Just as important, we believe that Cravaack's constituent outreach efforts have been extraordinary and few members of Congress in the nation have worked as hard to remain in touch with the voters. Policy matters, but so does effort. Cravaack deserves another term.
–This editorial is a product of the ECM Editorial Board.


text: Hotels in Hyderabad extend a warm welcome to a large number of tourists each year. This ancient and historically important city has one of the best varieties of pearls and gemstones in the world and it also offers a colourful market of intricate artwork and handicraft. It has a number of accommodation options across each category, including luxury, mid-range and low budget for its guests.Taj Falaknuma Palace, Taj Deccan and Vivanta by Taj are the top-notch luxury Hyderabad hotels offering a great, comfortable stay with great dining options and wide range of services. Budget travellers can opt for one of the many economical accommodations which include names like Ohris Banjara and Hotel Minerva Grand. For travellers on a low budget, Hyderabad offers Ohris Baseraa Inn, Hotel Geetanjali and Hotel Imperial Classic which offer decent accommodation facilities at an affordable price. All these hotels in Hyderabad will provide you with all required amenities for a relaxed and comfortable stay. So no matter what the purpose of your visit is, all you need to do is to simply head to the city, choose the hotel that best suits your needs and enjoy your stay!


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Boston detective arrested in Lynn prostitution sting
A Boston police detective has been put on paid administrative leave after he was arrested in a prostitution sting in Lynn overnight, Boston police said.
Lysander Wright, 48, of Lynn also had his department-issued firearm taken away, Boston police said.
Lynn detectives were conducting the sting at Union and Pinkham streets, an area "well known for vice crime including prostitution,'' a Lynn police report said. Just before 12:15 a.m., Wright approached a female undercover officer, who was posing as a prostitute, and offered $20 for oral sex.
When detectives approached Wright, the police report said, he stated, "If she said I offered her twenty dollars for [oral sex], she is lying.'' He then added, "I'm on the job.''
Wright was arrested for offering to pay for sex just before 12:45 a.m. The arresting officer, Christopher Hagerty, informed Wright that a known prostitute had recently alleged that a police officer had picked her up in the downtown area and driven her to a location off of Chatham Street, where she performed oral sex on him. The officer then told her to get out of the car before he arrested her, the police report said.
Despite offering to pay $20 for the sex act, Wright only had $7 on his person at the time of his arrest, the police report noted.
Wright was one of 16 men arrested, Boston and Lynn police said. He was arraigned this afternoon in Lynn District Court on a charge of paying for sexual conduct.
The sting, which took place from 8 p.m. Thursday to 4 a.m. Friday, was aimed at arresting males as they solicited females for sex, Lynn Police Lieutenant Stephen Haberek said. All the men arrested had solicited the female undercover officer, Haberek said.
Wright joined the Boston force in 1989 and became a detective in 2011, police said. He is assigned to the South Boston district.
At Wright's arraignment today, a not-guilty plea was entered on his behalf, Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett's office said. Wright was given a bail warning and released.
Wright is due next in court May 10.
A telephone message left seeking comment at Wright's home was not immediately returned.


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Liposuction: Do More Options Mean More Risks?
Recently, reports revealed that liposuction has once again become the number one plastic surgical procedure performed in the United States. Breast augmentation held the top spot, but this was a short-lived reign. Liposuction has actually been the most frequently performed procedure for quite some time.
The main reason for this is that liposuction cuts across many demographics. Men, women, young people, and older adults can all be candidates for liposuction, whereas breast enhancement covers a narrower spectrum. In my practice, I perform liposuction on a more varied group of patients than any other procedure.
I don't think that liposuction will diminish in popularity anytime soon. Why? With the recent advent of laser liposuction, water-jet liposuction, and other in-office options, body contouring for the masses (no pun intended) is rampant. As a physician who performs Smartlipo, I have a courtside view of the body contouring market. My concern, which has been voiced in a previous blog, is that this market allows for a host of less-than-optimally-trained physicians to enter into unfamiliar territory.
What many people fail to realize is that the companies making medical devices and products can market their wares to anyone, meaning that physicians who are not trained surgeons have access to all of these surgical devices. While this can seem concerning as is, it is really the lack of monitoring that is the bigger issue. As physicians, we have what is called "scope of practice." This means that, as a plastic surgeon, I would not be approved to perform, say, orthopedic surgery at my local hospital or surgery center. However, if I wanted to perform orthopedic surgery outside of a hospital or surgery center setting (in my office, perhaps), I could. Now, this is a far-fetched example. But consider allowing your family doctor to perform liposuction. Seems a bit out there as well, no? Kind of like your dentist doing breast enhancement. Don't laugh, it happens!
The bottom line: Stay informed, do your due diligence, and make sure your physician is properly trained, board-certified, and has performed the procedures you are interested in for some time.


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Cooler Master Shows Off Cosmos SE At GamesCom
Subject: Cases and Cooling | August 24, 2013 - 02:17 PM | Tim Verry
Tagged: mid-tower, gamescom, cosmos se, cosmos, cooler master, aluminum
At GamesCom in Germany earlier this week, Cooler Master showed off an updated mid-tower version of its Cosmos S: the Cosmos SE. This new case was on display at the company's GamesCom booth and is an aluminum mid-tower clad in all black. The Cosmos SE shares a similar outward appearance and form factor to the existing (full tower) Cosmos S, except it is shorter and features a redesigned front bezel. The side panel window shape is the same on the two Cosmos S-series cases. The new Cosmos SE does keep the solid aluminum handles and raised legs, however. The front IO is located above the 5.25" bays on the top edge of the case and includes two USB 3.0, two USB 2.0, and two audio jacks.
Internally, the case can accommodate ATX motherboards, three 5.25" drives, and at least five 3.5" or 2.5" hard drives or SSDs. A bottom mounted power supply sits below the motherboard, but with enough room for two dual slot graphics cards.
As far as cooling, the Cosmos SE can fit a 240mm radiator on the top of the case and a 360mm radiator with the front hard drive bays removed. Cable management has reportedly been tweaked as well.
The case looks nice but the ability to mount a 360mm rad (even at the cost of removing the 5.25" bays) to the top of the case would have been a welcome feature.
Unfortunately, beyond the photos coming out of GamesCom, details on the new case are scarce. Pricing and availability in particular are still unknown.
Are you excited for the Cosmos SE?
Cooler Master Aims to Impress
Right at the start of 2012, Cooler Master released a new case that was trumpeted as an "Ultra ATX" design. And while the name itself is purely a Cooler Master creation, the Cosmos II chassis fits the name more than anything we have seen in recent memory. Even though we posted this video on our PC Perspective YouTube channel before CES, I didn't get a chance to write up this short post and embed our host of images below.
This is an impressive chassis design with tons of features and great layout decisions that needs to be seen to be understood - hence the video review below!
Cooler Master's new Cosmos II case is going to cost you $349 and while that price is extremely high, the fact is this is designed exactly for the PC builder that doesn't want to compromise on anything. It weights nearly 50 pounds without a single component installed and feels like it could take more than its fair share of beating without showing damage. Still, it is unique and stylish enough to look good at the same time.
If you have the space and the money for the Cosmos II, then you will undoubtedly be happy with the purchase.
If you still want to see some photos of the Cosmos II, I have included an assortment of them below along with some descriptions and notes.
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Re: Survival...Please tell us your latest milestone
So happy for you and thank you for sharing! It gives hope to others who are newer to this forum. Would you mind letting me know if you are still on the Gem/Cis or did they modify the chemo?
Wishing you a long, long time of continued stability.


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As the General Assembly moves toward a final budget, I was proud to vote for the House version that prioritizes teachers and education while making key economic investments. When combined with recent tax reform, this budget plan keeps taxpayers� money circulating in the economy, rather than in government, without sacrificing basic needs. Protests and drama may grab headlines, but at the end of the day, it is responsible budgeting that means the survival of a family, a business, or a state government.
Since 2011, Republicans have been working to get the state�s fiscal crisis under control; tackling waste, reducing taxes and enacting measures that put us among the fastest growing economies in the nation. This aggressive agenda means that we have the flexibility to make schools, state employees, and critical infrastructure our next priority. It takes time to right a ship that has been off-course for decades, and I am proud to be a part of this House that put us back on course.
This budget unfreezes the teachers� pay steps that were frozen in 2008 under the previous administration. The average teacher will get a raise of 5%, without having to give up tenure. School administrators would receive an average 3.5% raise. In addition, highway patrol troopers will up to a 6% pay increase, and all other state employees get a $1,000 raise. Even with these raises, the budget fully funds K-3 teacher assistants, Medicaid and State Health Plan benefits, and restores the Master�s pay supplement for teachers who get an advanced degree in their subject area.
Teachers told us that testing in public schools is out of control and that it is far easier to intervene early, than it is to catch a child up who has fallen behind. As a result, the Read to Achieve law was clarified in the budget, reducing exorbitant testing and investing $9 million more into pre-K education. We also increased textbook funding to help more schools bridge the technological gap as we move toward a digital classroom by 2020.
However, protecting our state�s future goes beyond schools. The budget provides additional money to DHHS to address a growing caseload in child protective services, foster care and mental health services. We�ve also made key investments biotech industry, small business support centers, rural economic development and highways.
Serving our children, keeping taxes low and investing in economic development will ensure a bright future for North Carolina. We are proud of this budget. It is a smart, innovative measure that responsibly meets the demands of this state without spending money we don�t have or sacrificing the basic needs of our most vulnerable citizens.
State Rep. Stephen Ross lives in Burlington and represents part of Alamance County in the N.C. General Assemblyy.


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UPTON Scudamore mother and daughter duo Diane and Leanne Hier kept it in the family to secure a one-two finish at Bank Holiday Monday's Big T Triathlon in Trowbridge.
Frome Triathlon Club's Leanne starred as she came home first in one hour and 19 minutes in the sprint event, with mum Diane, who races for Avon Valley Triathletes, winning the vet category as she crossed the line behind her daughter in second place.
The Hiers both competed at the world age group triathlon championships in 2012 and Leanne, 32, was delighted with the family's podium placings at the inaugural Big T.
"Mum and I do a lot of events together and it's definitely always competitive but we haven't had a lot of one-twos, so that was great," she said.
"It was pretty much the first event for a lot of people after winter training, so it was good to see how they were getting on.
"We're getting ready for the British sprint championships, which are in Eton Dorney (on May 17)."
Diane, 52, added: "It was a very well-run race and we were really happy to both do well."
The Big T, which was organised by Hot Chilli Triathlon Club, was selected as the first race of the South West Triathlon Series and was based at Trowbridge Sports Centre.
Will Russell (1:10) was the male winner of the sprint event whilst Keith Penny (2:08) and Jo Bevan (2:47) were the mens' and womens' winners of the longer distance race.
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Spencer Pratt's parents disowned him
Seen here standing guard outside his home yesterday in case his frail, middle-aged mother-in-law returns after calling the cops on her, Spencer Pratt has reportedly been disowned by his own parents, according to Us Weekly:
"They noticed him changing two years ago and stayed by his side. But now it's too much," a source tells Us Weekly. "They even took the pictures of him out of their home."
Us Weekly reports Spencer, 26, and Heidi, 23, have become virtual shut-ins at their $7,000-a-month rented L.A house, which is filled with framed covers of magazines on which they've appeared.
"No one ever visits," a local tells Us, and the couple rarely leave. "Heidi sits and stares in the mirror, while Spencer plots and schemes on his projects all day," adds a Pratt source. "He sits on the Internet, watches TV and tries to get press. That is all he does. It's totally sick."
On top of all these shenanigans, Spencer Pratt is openly keeping a Marine in the guest room under the pretense of helping a soldier. But if finally coming out of the closet gets him a People exclusive, he'd melt Heidi down to a candle and drip the wax on his nipples in front of a stadium full of paparazzi before noon. "Haha! She never even had a vagina! *tsssss*"


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A quick glance at yesterday's charts shows that Wednesday's regular session offered volatility starved traders a bit more opportunity than in recent days, but the bottom line is that trade volumes and overall participation remain at exceptionally depressed levels. Like many of you, I, too, have seen the various media reports highlighting the increased interest among the retail investing public, but in my view, there is simply no evidence that anyone (be it retail or professional) is in a hurry to put their chips on the table. In fact, I'm less concerned with the unsuspecting retail investor jumping back into the market at current levels, and more concerned that declining volumes and plummeting volatility are resulting in far fewer intraday opportunities -- thus forcing traders to maintain near perfect discipline....642 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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text: RPM's Chantelle Bykerk Wins in EnduroCross in Everett Press Release | October 28, 2013Three in a row for Chantelle Bykerk.The following is from RPM…Lynden, WA (October 28, 2013)– FMF/RPM/KTM Team Maxxis's Chantelle Bykerk picked up her third win in a row at the AMA Geico EnduroCross, in Everett, WA, on Saturday, October 26th. Her teammate Kacy Martinez won the Ironman GNCC in Indiana on Sunday, October 27th.22-year old-Chantelle Bykerk, from Salmon Arm, CAN, had a strong showing all day in practice at the Comcast Arena in Everett, WA, home of Round 5 of the 2013 AMA Geico Arenacross Series. She was pre-qualified for the main event night show. Off the gate Bykerk got a good start and rounded first corner in 2nd. She chased down the leader and battled with her for most of the race finally passing her and taking the main event win. Bykerk now leads the Championship by 22 points with two races to go.The next day Kacy Martinez, 23 years old, from Sunol, CA, got her second win of the season at the final round of the 2013 GNCC Championship held at Iroman, IN, securing 2nd place in the Championship. Martinez led the first two laps of the race. She was passed by the series Champion Maria Forsberg temporarily in lap three. Kacy charged her way back around Maria to take the win.Follow all of RPM's racing and riders: @FMF_RPM_KTM on Twitter, rpmracingteam on Instagram, or RPM Racing Team on Facebook. By Press Release Comments


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I was born in 1970 and 2010 really feels like I am living in the future now. Am I wrong or has the human race's vision of the future not gone much further than what we thought up in the 80s? It seems all we can come up with now is the end of the world. I hope we make it to The Singularity and deep outer space. For now my New Year's resolution is to make more music. 2009 was definitely my lightest as far as finished songs but that was a bit by design. I feel fresh and ready for new things.
"A singularity is a point at which an otherwise continuous mathematical progression becomes infinite, implying that all continuous extrapolation breaks down beyond that point. Technological singularity refers to the idea that technological progress would reach such an infinite or extremely high value at a point in the near future. This idea is inspired by the observation of accelerating change in the development of wealth, technology, and humans' capability for information processing. Extrapolating these capabilities to the future has led a number of thinkers to envisage the short-term emergence of a self-improving artificial intelligence or superintelligence[1] that is so much beyond humans' present capabilities that it becomes impossible to understand it with present conceptions. Thus, the technological singularity can be seen as a metasystem transition or transcendence to a wholly new regime of mind, society and technology." – Wikipedia.org
What's your resolutions?
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John W. Kestner, Sr., 72, of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday evening, Dec. 22, 2012, at Wooster Community Hospital.
He was born on March 26, 1940, in Glade Springs, Va., to Earnest and Virginia C. (Null) Kestner and has lived in the Wooster area for the last 45 years.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict for nine years. He started working at Akron Brass and then with Wayne Steel as a fabricator for many years before his retirement.
He married Iris D. Faught on Oct. 6, 2001, in Smithville. She survives.
He attended the Zion Lutheran Church in Wooster; enjoyed playing the banjo and loved listening to bluegrass music.
In addition to his beloved wife, he is survived by two sons, Jon W. Kestner, Jr., of Wooster and James E. (Angie) Kestner of Ferndale, Wa.; seven daughters, Deborah (Dave) King of North Canton, Nancy M. (Paul) Markel of Biloxi, Miss., Jerri Lee Bragg of Alvin, Texas, Terri Harrouff of Austin Town, Judie (John) Hoyman of Millersburg, Julie (Albert) Gilbert of Wooster and Tracy Kolarovsky of Smithville; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several sisters and brothers all of Virginia; and his faithful canine companion, "Lady."
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Lee Kestner.
Services were Thursday, Dec. 27, at Custer-Glenn Funeral Home, 2284 Benden Drive, Wooster, with the Rev. Dr. Allan Nathan officiating. Interment with military honors was at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman


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Buying German Products
I've heard the argument made that Jews should not buy German products, for example Volkswagen cars which used Jewish slave labor during the war. It is wrong for Jews to support German industries?
My cousin says we should just forgive and forget. I would like your thoughts on the subject.
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The great rabbi known as the Chazon Ish once said that if a Torah scroll was found burning, and a man used it to light his cigarette, there is no Jewish law that forbids it. Nevertheless, doing so would show a lack of sensitivity. So too, Jewish law does not forbid purchasing a German car.
Regarding the "demand for forgiveness," people often quote the Bible that when one is struck, it is proper to "turn the other cheek" and allow that cheek to be struck as well. But that only appears in the Christian Bible. Jews believe in fighting actively against evil.
Almost all people are inherently good and so we should forgive their lapses. But some people are truly evil – for example, Amalek, the ancient nation which wantonly attacked the Jews leaving Egypt.
Over two millennia ago when Haman (a descendant of Amalek) was commanded by the king to lead his enemy Mordechai through the streets of Shushan, Mordechai was too weak to climb on to the horse. Haman had to stoop to allow Mordechai to use his back as a stepping stool. In the process, Mordechai delivered a vicious kick to Haman which obviously startled him.
Turning to Mordechai in bewilderment, Haman asked: "Does it not say in your Bible, 'Do not rejoice at your enemy's downfall?'" Mordechai responded that indeed it does, but it refers only to people less evil than Haman. So too, we have no reason or allowance to forgive the Nazis and their helpers. Those who scraped the concrete in the gas chambers gasping for air can choose whether to forgive the Germans. We cannot.


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This article, entitled Make An Orange Bird Feeder comes from partner site 719woman.com.
This is a fun activity the kids can do during the summer. (Depending on your child's age, they might need a bit of help with the sharp objects.)
Choose a large orange for this project.
Cut the orange in half and scoop out the orange section. I ran a sharp knife around the inside, cut the segments while they were still intact, and then spooned it out. I then scraped as much of the pulp out as I could with a spoon.
Use a big nail to poke a hole on either side of the orange.
Run kitchen twine through one of the holes. You can use tape on one end of the twine, which will make it easier to pull through the hole. Once you get one end of the twine though a hole, tie it in a double knot.
Add a bit of peanut butter and spread it around. This will help keep the first coating of seeds adhere to the orange section and be a "surprise treat" once the birds get to it. You can add just enough seed to cover the peanut butter coating or fill it up all the way, which is what I did since we have a lot of birds.
Thread the other end of the twine through the other hole, tie a double knot, and it's ready to hang.
Super easy, cheap, and green. Our birds enjoy it and I get pleasure from watching them.


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International Midwifery is one of my favorite subjects. Since the first issue of Midwifery Today nearly 25 years ago, we have been dedicated to including stories of birth and midwifery from around the world. I think each country, each midwife, each one who cares deeply about birth is part of this big puzzle—of making birth optimal for every motherbaby in the world.
In the Western world we have a different set of problems: chiefly, abuses in the birth room. But in some places, motherbaby does not even get enough to eat. I do believe this is solvable. We need the love, care and political will to do better. I also believe that, if we all work together in love and without petty jealousy, we can move mountains. If we are busy fighting, we are sacrificing motherbaby because they need our unity. Our diversity is our strength. Respect needs to be our motto.
I have great hope for this because, as I make friends on Facebook, I have learned that there are literally thousands of us around the world fighting to make birth better. Midwifery Today is doing our part, too. Our magazine, conferences, books, Web site and now even videos are dedicated to this worthy goal of a loving, respectful midwife for every woman. I know deep in my heart and soul this would make a huge difference in our world. This has been my calling for 33 years and I am so pleased to know that now there are thousands more with this calling. We will reach critical mass of 20% knowing about good birth and influencing the rest of the world if we don't give up.
Conferences play a large part in our quest to teach and inspire. I used to fret a bit about how the conference would work. Would everyone get what she or he came for? It is important to me that people get rejuvenated and ready to serve motherbaby. Many people come to conference burned out and really need a shot of love and enthusiasm. We need you all to stay full of enthusiasm for your calling. Any of the birth callings—whether as a doula, midwife, educator or activist—are tough professions. Of course, the mothers have a huge calling, too. We leave them after their births with their beautiful baby in their arms. They are mothers. They hold the future, literally, in their arms. Midwives can stop, but I want them to keep going. We need them. But we need them enthusiastic and educated with the newest information—and I don't mean the mainstream lies. I have found if we just get great teachers together with great classes and some fun activities we can stand back, get hugs (thanks Lexi) and let a conference happen. Well, it takes a bit more behind-the-scenes organization to make a conference run smoothly, but Midwifery Today has a great conference staff. A big thank-you to my faithful sister, Lo, (Lora Jean—I named her when she was born and I was 8). Lo has been with us to nearly all of the conferences.
Conference planning is one of the activities I love to do. Midwifery Today has held more than 50 conferences in 12 different countries—China, Japan, United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica, the Bahamas, England, France, Germany, Denmark and Norway. We are planning conferences in Russia, South Africa, Australia and Spain. I hope you will join us for one of these. You will learn ideas, insights and techniques from all around the world. Even in Philadelphia this past April we had midwives from 14 different countries. Thank you, God, for your love and guidance and the truly international influence Midwifery Today has been able to give.
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At the age of 15, before having given birth herself, Danyanish began to learn about childbirth from a female slave of her husband's family. She started by helping the woman and eventually took over as the birth attendant for all the members of her family. Danyanish never went to school or had any formal training. She learned everything from experience and from the stories of the women around her. When I tried to ask Danyanish why she was drawn to this type of work the question had no meaning to her. She could only say that this is what God intended her to do.
Traditionally, when labor starts, the birthing woman will go to the house of her mother. When she arrives at her mother's village, all the men leave the family hut and the women of the village gather to provide support and encouragement. By the time most women give birth themselves, they have already witnessed the births of siblings, cousins and other children of the village. Childbirth is not hidden from them as it is in many other cultures so most women go into labor without fear. The women of the village stay with the birthing woman throughout her labor, with one woman always near her head and one behind her to support her and hold her up. When the awaledje arrives she brings her only tools: a razor blade, some string and the leaves of the castor bean plant. The women sing and tell stories and stay with the birthing woman for as long as the labor lasts. Children come in and out of the hut but no male child over the age of seven is allowed in.
As in every culture, the people of Ethiopia have their own particular ideas and beliefs about childbirth. Here, birth ritual is steeped in the Christian religion. Most Ethiopians belong to the Coptic Church, which is believed to be the oldest Christian sect in the world. In their belief system, the Virgin Mary, or Miriam as they call her, oversees and protects the birth process. When a pregnant woman prays for the protection of her baby, she prays to Miriam. When she is in labor and prays for relief from the pain, she prays to Miriam. The castor bean leaf used in labor is also connected to Miriam. Miriam was believed to have used the leaves of the castor bean to cover herself when she journeyed to the place where she gave birth.
As the labor progresses and the pains become more difficult, women of the village pray and chant to Miriam to help the birthing woman cope. Sometimes, when a labor is very long and difficult the women of the village will put huge rocks on their shoulders and walk around the hut trying to take some of the burden of the mother's pain and to encourage her to keep going.
When the baby arrives the birth attendant will catch the baby in the castor bean leaves. She will measure four fingers width on the cord then tie string on both sides and use a razor blade to cut it. Another castor bean leaf is used to push on the genitals to protect the uterus from "coming out." When the time comes to birth the placenta the women dig a hole in the floor of the hut and the new mother squats and births the placenta in the hole where it will be buried. If the woman's perineum tears, the awaledge will wash the area with warm water then paint the perineum with clarified butter every day for one or two weeks.
The postpartum period lasts a long time for Ethiopian women. The new mother stays in the hut, mostly in bed, for 40 days. She is considered unclean and cannot enter a church during that 40-day period. She will not cook any food or perform any of her normal duties in the village. Her mother or another woman of the village will prepare a special dish for her, which is believed to have special healing properties for a postpartum woman. The dish is a type of porridge made from roasted, crushed barley and topped with spiced clarified butter. She will also drink diluted tella, a homemade beer.
After she gives birth the woman will not be left alone with her baby for 10 days. Ethiopians believe that during this time the new mother is more likely to become crazy or possessed and may harm herself or the baby. To prevent harm, either another woman or a child will always be with her. Soon after the birth a priest from the closest church will come and bless the baby and sprinkle holy water on any family member who has touched the woman. Since she is "unclean" during those 40 days the holy water is meant to protect anyone who has had contact with the mother.
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A "last resort" method of dealing with severe postpartum hemorrhage was creatively taught at the 2009 annual "Women Helping Women" retreat in West Virginia. Using mannequins and cantaloupes in a simulation training workshop, participants quickly and easily learned the use of the Bakri postpartum balloon—a 54-cm, 24-French silicone catheter with a large central lumen and a balloon that is inflated with 250–500 cc of sterile saline after being inserted into the uterus. This method of providing direct pressure to the uterine cavity has been shown to be successful in temporarily reducing uterine bleeding when other methods, including uterotonics, laceration repair and placental tissue removal have failed to resolve the hemorrhage. The balloon may be left in place up to 24 hours and has been used for difficult-to-control postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal or cesarean birth. Here in rural West Virginia, where back-up hospitals may be more than an hour away, the Bakri postpartum balloon appears to be a "hands-free" way to achieve the effect of bi-manual compression—potentially making transport in this situation easier and safer. I bought one, hoping not to use it.
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Lotter says Ballard will sign an executive order mandating the city replace its current sedans with electric or plug-in hybrids and phase in fire trucks and other heavy vehicles that run on compressed natural gas.
New vehicles would be purchased as older vehicles are retired.
Lotter says city officials also will ask automakers to develop a plug-in hybrid police car, as this doesn't yet exist.
He says research by city officials and the U.S. Conference of Mayors found no other major U.S. city has announced it will convert its entire fleet.