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This looks familiar. Check out the chart below of the S&P 500 over the past year. I have inserted a rectangle over the data when the market slid last spring, and then another rectangle over the current data. The similarity is very strong and the implication is -- if it continues to track -- that we are due for a little more rallying and then a sharp drop to the bottom of the decline.
That jibes well with my recent observation that there is a lack of fear in the marketplace. With the Arms Index moving averages refusing to become oversold, and the Volatility Index reflecting such complacency, it does not look as though we are yet through with the drop. Declines of this magnitude usually end with capitulation, and that has not occurred so far....285 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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Hendon results were the first to be announced this evening, with the Conservatives retaining all three seats.
Maureen Braun received 2015 votes, Mark Shooter 2087 votes and Anthony Finn was awarded 2128 votes.
They will continue to serve residents in the area until the next general election in four years time.
After the announcement was made, Mark Shooter told the Times Series: "I am over the moon, I am going to continue our good work on the council.
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Topline has worked to implement these traits of distinguishing packaging in a variety of ways, and I'd like to look at each of these qualities in-depth as well as offer experiences with each that led to successful campaigns for various companies. In each of these instances, one or more of the qualities above was employed in order to set the product apart from its competitors in an oversaturated market.
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In the spirit of the LGRAB Summer Games, last week Le Peug and I rode downtown to go to a party celebrating the release of a new bourbon from Maker's Mark.
Riding downtown isn't completely new for me, but I've only done it a handful of times—and this was the first time I rode from the office to downtown and then to the Gulch. The picture below shows the new Pinnacle building on the left. It blended into the sky better before they branded it, but such is modern life.
The place, the bourbon.
When I left The Palm, it was about 7:45 and the sun was setting. Apparently every bird in Nashville wants to be roosting on the roof of the Hilton at dusk, and the sky was full of them.
I rode down Demonbruen and over the viaduct to the Gulch, admiring the sunset along the way.
Most of my bike trips lately have been from home to work and back again, and to other familiar places (grocery store, pub, etc.). Exploring a new part of town was just what I needed to recapture the sense of adventure I felt when I got on the bike for the first time. Here's hoping the rest of you who did this task for the Summer Games had the same experience!


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An actress running from her past finds escape with a man hiding from his future.
When someone wants to be lost, a home tucked among the 10,000 Islands off the Florida coast is a good place to live. A couple of decent boats, and a deep knowledge of fishing and a man can get by without ever having to talk to another soul. It's a nice enough existence, until the one person who ties him to the world of the living, the reason he's still among them even if only on the fringes, asks him for help.
Father Steady Capri knows quite a bit about helping others. But he is afraid Katie Quinn's problems may be beyond his abilities. Katie is a world-famous actress with an all-too-familiar story. Fame seems to have driven her to self-destruct. Steady knows the true cause of her desire to end her life is buried too deeply for him to reach. But there is one person who still may be able to save her from herself.
He will show her an alternate escape, a way to write a new life. But Katie still must confront her past before she can find peace. Ultimately, he will need to leave his secluded home and sacrifice the serenity he's found to help her. From the Florida coast, they will travel to the French countryside where they will discover the unwritten story of both their pasts and their future.
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Southern heart, soul and spirit! Enjoy a good clean emotional storyline. I have found a new passion in Audible
I love really really good suspense...historical fiction... "slice of life"...coming of age books...ok, anything! :)
"Charles Martin does it again! :)"
You are me...meaning the two main characters mirrored one another in several ways beautifully. What an amazing mysterious, original story! Loved it!
His pace and tone was perfect for the style of book that it was. The book was forever unfolding, like a beautiful flower.
Read it...then go back and read it again...:)
love to read and love audio books!Favorite authors: Marcia Willett,Nevil Shute,Mary Stewart,and Jacqueline Winspear. I could go on and on but wont bore you! I belong to a book group and we often" Listen" to the books we have selected for the month while using a paper copy for the discussion notes. It really enhances the quality of the story.
"Couldn't Stop Listening!!!"
I already knew I liked Charles Martin. He is a very good writer. However when I started listening to "Unwritten" I almost lost interest after the first half hour or so.( Too many fishing references). Because I usually love his stories I continued on. I am so glad I did. This book really went over the top. The characters story were very different and you were not sure where the plot was going to go. The narrator was excellent. He really made you feel as if you were there watching in the background . I absolutely loved Sunday/Peter what a man! If you have never read Charles Martin this is where to start!
"Truly Exceptional Vacation"
First, I must saw I am a writer and an English teacher--which made the characters and literary references all the more dear to me. This story touched me deeply...transformed me. Bits of it were like bits of my dreams as if the writer had visited my dreams, fleshed them out, and gave me a chance to see them alive and breathing. There are not enough words to say how profound a gift this was for me.
The reader was magnificent. I've never paid much attention to readers before but this guy kept me spell-bound. He was a young curmudgeoned male writer, a young persnickety actress, an old priest, an Australian vineyard expert, and several French characters. Each character transition was seamless and on point. I almost thought he was different readers.
This book is an excellent read, a vacation in itself. Both the author and the reader are ones to look out for...and collect.
"I loved this book"
I cannot compare this book to any other I have read, as this book touched me in a way that no other ever has.
Kevin Stillwell did a fantastic job performing this book and would very much like to hear other books performed by him.
The entire last half of this book, when secrets begin to be revealed and self discovery and healing begins, is so moving and the ending is heart wrenching.
This is the second book written by Charles Martin that I have read. I thoroughly enjoyed the first, Catching Fireflies. Now that I have read and totally loved this newest book, I plan to read everything he has written.
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It was a relatable story! Meaning that it was easy to put myself in their shoes from how great the narrator read the book and from how well Charles Martin wrote it. Over all a great book.
I love stories about dogs!
"Florida location hooked me.."
I was very pleasantly surprised at how quickly I was hooked by this story. I descriptions of where everything was going on and the humor amid all the sadness was great. I would love to read a 'part 2' to this story!
The narrator was good but his voice has a low timber. I would have liked it a little louder. Yes, I turned the volume up but it is a tone issue, not a volume issue
"Wonderful story"
This story was only somewhat predictable, but unfolded in the most beautiful way.
Steady was my favorite.
The great exchange. .. ..I believe he referred to puzzle pieces on one occasion and baggage on separate occasion, but the meaning was not missed.
I would like to compare the subtle threads of grace weaved throughout this story to those that each of us are given on a daily basis.
The volume was not consistent and I had to continually adjust my head phones manually.
The narrator was perfectly suited for this thoughtful story. Calm and unassuming, with great depth. A touching story of a surprising healing of wounded hearts.
"Loved this book. The writing is wonderful."
This was an engaging and wonderful story. I found it difficult to put down to do my work.
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My oldest son has a simple motor tic (eye rolling), is it likely that his two younger brothers will also develop a tic?
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NEW YORK -- This time, the Mets are being a bit more proactive with Ike Davis' struggles at the plate.
Manager Terry Collins addressed the first baseman's early-season woes after Thursday's game, talking to the slugger about his 1-for-12 start. A day later, Davis was the first player to report to an extra batting practice session at Citi Field.
"One thing about him," Collins said, "he's not satisfied with the way he's starting, and he's trying to do something about it."
With most players, a 1-for-12 start would prompt little concern. But Davis knows how quickly slumps can accelerate, after his 0-for-18 to start last season morphed into a .158 average and .507 OPS by mid-June. The last thing Davis wants to do is descend into a similar funk in 2013, now that he is fully healthy for the first time in nearly two years.
"I felt good all spring," Davis said. "I'll be fine."
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Can Cisco (CSCO) matter? Can Cisco play any more role of taking us higher than Home Depot (HD) did? Or Kors (KORS)? Or Dick's (DKS)? Can it lift the market after days of morass and quagmire even as those high-profile retail plays with good numbers couldn't move us?
Welcome to the world of pin inaction. As Cisco traded up last night I kept checking out all the usual tech subjects to see who was moving up in a correlative fashion. It was rather amazing. The only stock I saw people taking was Broadcom (BRCM) and that's because, somehow, even as Broadcom's main business, some 50%, is smartphone, people view it as a cable box company and Cisco makes cable boxes. So Broadcom, which had been brought down when it should have traded up when its true analogue Qualcomm (QCOM) reported its terrific numbers, is now going to get its due. I suspect the shorts, who had been leaning on this one betting Cisco would have a subpar number, will now have to scramble and cover.
But there was no other pin action in tech that I could see. Microsoft (MSFT), which had been going down already looked to have another teeny downdraft off of some more personnel changes. Intel (INTC) had no lift. That stock's at a 52-week-low. It didn't impact Apple (AAPL) and even though Cisco reiterated its bullishness about the Internet I didn't see any Google (GOOG) buying. Facebook's (FB) caught up in the secondary, although I am inclined to buy that stock here because it has the growth that everyone else seems to sorely lack. .
I could argue that EMC (EMC) should go up as Cisco called them out as a good partner, but they didn't call them out as a partner who was killing it with them. The business that drove this quarter was largely telco and that doesn't include EMC, although EMC storage from burgeoning big data did get mentioned positively.
But there was a takeaway that can be acted on. CEO John Chambers took aim at Hewlett-Packard (HPQ), Huawei and Juniper (JNPR) and pretty much said that he had crushed them this quarter. He mentioned that 18 months ago everyone thought they these three were "eating (Cisco's) lunch." Now he said they are all losing share to his company. "We're beating them all."
To me, that means that you have to sell Juniper ahead of its quarter and you can continue to short Hewlett-Packard as that company is getting killed in personal computers, in printers and in consulting (IBM, (IBM) Accenture (ACN) and SAP (SAP)) and truly has no leg to stand on or, at this point, raison d'etre.
While Cisco clearly had a good quarter, certainly better than what I was expecting, what has made the stock reaction so strong is the comments made by five firms, JP Morgan, Opco, Wells Fargo, Wedbush and Jefferies, all of which said negative things about the environment and the guidance they expected Cisco to give. Frankly, I figured all five couldn't have been wrong. But they were. Totally and completely wrong and in a way they, not Cisco, will provide the biggest lift to the stock today.
So, it makes sense that no other stock follows it. Cisco did well despite the economic backdrop and because other companies in its industry faltered. The way to play the strength in Cisco? I would say Cisco, but this stock gets all its moves in a very limited period of time and to me, it just made this quarter's move already.


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Cities across Los Angeles County should have an extra $10 million a year after a state Supreme Court ruling Monday.
In a unanimous opinion, the state's top court said the county improperly withheld millions of tax dollars from at least 47 cities and now must pay up.
The county, like others in California, charged property tax administrative fees on education money that is exempt from such fees under state law.
Michael Colantuono, the attorney who represented the 47 plaintiff cities, said L.A. County owes municipalities $10 million to $30 million that was improperly withheld in past years. That's in addition to the $10 million a year in the future.
Those numbers cover all 88 incorporated cities in Los Angeles County, even those that weren't involved in the case. The 47 plaintiffs will get about half of the money at stake, or $5 million a year.
Statewide, the ruling means a difference of about $40 million a year for cities.
"It's significant for the simple reason it affects every city in the state," said Benjamin Fay, an attorney who wrote a friend-of-the-court brief for the League of California Cities.
Fay said cities around California, including those in San Mateo County that he represents, had been waiting for the ruling and will be seeking refunds from their counties. Most counties used the same interpretation of law the Supreme Court struck down Monday.
At least in L.A. County, cities won't be getting that money for a while.
The two sides first will go back before a judge to argue about whether the refunds go back several years or, as the county will argue, only one year. That ruling isn't expected for months.
Deputy County Counsel Doug Lovejoy said he was still reading the ruling Monday and had no immediate comment.
The exact numbers haven't been worked out, but Colantuono said estimates show the ruling will make a yearly difference of about $308,000 for Glendale, $283,000 for Santa Clarita, $208,000 for Burbank and $44,000 for Calabasas.
Among his 47 clients, the largest checks, about $654,000 a year, will go to Long Beach. The smallest will go to Bradbury, a San Gabriel Valley city of 1,000 people. Its annual windfall: $845. (But Colantuono said its corresponding share of the legal fees is just $7.)
The city of Los Angeles was not involved in the case, though it had as much at stake as the 47 plaintiffs combined, Colantuono said. All 88 cities in the county were invited to participate, he said.
Frank Mateljan, a spokesman for the L.A. City Attorney's Office, said in an email that the city "will be pursuing any and all claims." Cities not involved in the lawsuit may still be able to seek refunds, but that process is not clear.
Counties collect property tax revenue and then distribute shares to cities and schools after taking out administrative fees for doing so.
The L.A. County court case, filed in 2008, centered on the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund, a state-created pot of money in each county that sets aside property tax revenue to meet constitutional school funding requirements. By statute, that money can't be factored into the administrative fees the county charges.
But in 2004, the state passed two laws that used some of that education funding to close budget gaps elsewhere. L.A. County took that to mean the money was no longer exempt from fees, and it started to hold back an extra $10 million a year.
The county had said it would keep doing so unless a court ordered otherwise, Chief Justice Tani Gorre Cantil-Sakauye wrote in Monday's Supreme Court ruling.
In 2009, a specially appointed judge ruled the county's move was legal. But an appellate court reversed that ruling and sided with the cities. L.A. County appealed to the Supreme Court, which said the "plain language" of state law doesn't support the county's interpretation.
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Okay sure if i didnt have balls id do Army too.
Okay sure if i didnt have balls id do Army too.
do you enjoy weezy and wiz bro?
bragging about smoking weed, while simultaneously bragging about being honorable enough to defend your country?
Hahaha where did i bra about smoking weed? quote me soldier
hey youre pretty cute with that comment boy. Its called inferring. And if you recap the last little bit of banter you had with zeus one would infer you were trying to sound cool by calling him out about not smoking weed, as if you have.
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FYI when and if you ever do join and actually earn the right to jest, and joke amongst military branches you will do so with the knowledge and understanding that we are all brothers in arms and all take fire. you might think your hot shit now, with all this cute talk, and bullshit your recruiter is making you believe. but your not shit, you haven't earned the right to speak on behalf of marines, in fact if they saw what you were writing they would chew your ass out. so im going to let you carry on, and keep trying to sound like a tough guy, and prove to everyone how big of a hero you are but just remember once you log off the internet you dont sound so big and bad anymore. in fact youre going to end up being another scared kid way in over his head.
WIth a gunny marine now my friend. And i fully understand that i have no right to talk on behalf of the Marines. I have great respect for every branch out there, but you sure make the Army seen childish with the shit you post bud.
no ones fracking serious 24/7 you shit goober. you have no idea how i act in my professional life. and no one gives a flying frack you're friends with a gunny.
I would just expect more from someone in the military.
This thread is over. No need for this. Sorry for any disrespect i have given you. Thank you for your service.
Shit!!!!! you guys still fighting? Remember...... you're on the same side?
Edit......Good you guys made up.
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I find it amusing that you haven't even gone to basic yet and you're already talking shit about protecting peoples rights and shit. The stoke of pride (hard on) you get when first joining the military is nice and all...but it wears off quick and you realize you're just another swinging dick in this world. Well...except unlike all the other free swingin dicks you have to get up and PT and shit like that.
My brother was a Marine...I was Coast Guard...guess who actually enjoyed part of their time in the military?
I'm with sealice, you gon get raped.
Just another turd that hasn't figured out how the world works yet, especially the military. Don't worry, we were all there once and we all got a significant bitch slap into reality.
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Live every week...like it's shark week.
Threads over, Thank you for your service.
I'm gonna stir the pot a little with all this service chat. First understand that I support our troops and I wish them all safe passages, I just don't support having standing armies in every country around the world, and I don't support these made up proxy wars that individuals in the service have to risk their life to maintain.
I lived near Camp Pendleton and went to school near there, and frequently went on base to pick up a friend there and do other random shit. I have to say that some of the Marines that lived around the North San Diego area were the dumbest idiots I've ever met. They literally didn't know what to do unless it was an order, they were not very intelligent, they were not respectable individuals (aside from their service), they loved bragging about kicking peoples asses because of their training, they were pretty much pieces of shit. Now I'm not saying if you're a Marine you're a brain dead idiot at all, but the sad truth of the matter was that I met and saw a lot of brain dead idiots that were Marines. I had a lot of Marines that went to my school, and it was sad to see how brainwashed they were about everything. Really sad. They were all a bunch of robots walking around, wearing Oakley marine stuff, so stoked on being a Marine, yet they were completely oblivious to the real world. How the frack are they going to protect the freedoms in the real world if they're completely oblivious to it?
I'm not saying all Marines are dumbasses, I've met a lot of Marines who are outstanding and talented individuals, but the sad part is that the Marines I bring this up to completely agree with me. My frustration is in the robot mentality brought on by the services and the fact that so many service men are oblivious to the true reasoning behind their service. Many serve loyally to a cause they have no clue about, other than what is forced down there necks, all the while they could be used for a greater purpose.
I see where your coming from and thanks for your input. This wasnt supposed to be a thread to talk trash on any branch of the military. I'll be the first one to admit it was wrong of me to talk down on the Army in any way. I know there a plenty of stupid Marines out there as well as intelligent ones. I'm not joining the corps to brag about being a Marine. So sorry if i came of that way. I come from a generation of Marines and cant picture myself joining any other branch. I've wanted to be a Marine for a few years now and in my position i feel its a great choice. I do not plan on doing Infantry unless my score on the ASVAB is below my goal which is 95. My desired job is Crash/Fire/Rescue. I know there is no way to prepare for the hell i will face when entering MCRD, but i try to stay as physically fit as possible by doing PT every Tuesday and Thursday with my recruiter. Like i said previously im sorry for the rude immature comments i have made.
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One of the worst pre-conceived notions out there, and one of the most common, is that it's somehow shameful to go to the Food Bank. I've been trying to get a friend of mine to go but up until Friday he was just too proud. I know he is hungry, has a huge credit card debt and works less than 20 hours a week. He grew up here and somehow couldn't face his need.
His dog was hungry and itching, too. So he finally came, reluctant, trying to avoid me but there he was in line with many others, braving icy rain and cold.
Animals, living in the present, happy, without prejudice, give us humans the right idea.
Friday was the day that Second Chance brought its monthly supply of Frontline flea and tick treatment, coats, collars and leashes for dogs. Pet owners can also get pet food, treats and information about spaying and neutering pets. The Food Bank circulates 250 pounds of dog food per week brought by Second Chance.
Once a month, the nonprofit Second Chance Rescue gives out more than 100 free Frontline treatments. People who never otherwise come to the Food Bank line up with dogs that sometimes don't approve of all the other dogs. Everybody likes to talk about their dogs, but not so many want to say for publication that they are there.
Last Friday there were Santa pictures taken across the street at the Lost Coast Culture Machine art gallery for those willing to cross the street in the record cold and rain.
"In spite of ill health, in spite of coming long distances, and, of course, in spite of the terrible cold and miserable rain. In spite of all that, we stayed open the full four hours, applied Frontline Plus to 157 dogs, gave out a ton of sweaters, blankets, collars, leashes, toys and treats, and sent a couple of dozen proud pet owners home with professional quality Santa photos of their beloved pets. It takes real devotion to the cause to do what you all did, not to mention real Christmas spirit," said an email to volunteers from Second Chance Rescue founders Jeanne Gocker and Steve Sapontzis.
Rich or poor, many people love their pets more than themselves. There are some people at the Fort Bragg Food Bank who have no houses, many who have no car or who drive a car that barely runs.
But almost everybody seems to have a dog or cat.
These animals are often better cared for than the car, and better fed than the person themselves. Like my still-nameless friend, people who never comes to the Food Bank otherwise came to relieve Fido's itch or Fifi's hunger.
Homeless men and women very often pair with dogs.These pairs are inseparable, making for many very happy dogs, who get to spend all day "camping" with their homeless master.
"Approximately 15 to 20 percent of our clients are homeless," said Food Bank Executive Director Nancy Severy. "Yes, we still provide camping bags designed for folks without access to refrigeration, a cook-stove or kitchen utensils. We also supply, upon request, a tiny little military P-38 can opener that many people keep in their pocket or on a string around their neck."
The Eileen Hawthorne Fund and Second Chance Rescue are active in helping pets in need in many ways. People can get pets spayed, fed and even veterinary treatment, if they are willing to ask for help.
Historically, the Mendocino Coast Humane Society, which raises money with its State of the Ark thrift store on Highway 1 at Simpson Lane, was the key force in caring for animals. The Humane Society has an active website, including a new blog which features individual pets, and the newspaper publishes Adopt a friend featuring dogs and cats.
The Humane Society is a big supporter of the Food Bank, bringing collars, leashes and coats for humans every week. The staunchly traditional Fort Bragg charity has seen numerous newer animal care agencies arise, such as Mendocino Coast Dog Owner Group (MCDOG), which has created three local dog parks and the new Friends group, among others.
The key program for feeding the Food Bank's four-legged clients, Second Chance has been bringing pet food to the Food Bank since the 1990s, when it was located in Hayward.
Second Chance also provides dog food to Fort Bragg's Lighthouse Church and Willits' St. Anthony's Church to give to dog owners at their free kitchens.
Second Chance is a project of Hayward Friends of Animals Humane Society, founded by Gocker and Sapontzis (author of "Morals, Reason, and Animals") in 1985. The organization is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit, public-benefit 501(c)(3) charity.
Vets lend a hand
The biggest crowd of dogs ever at the Food Bank was the annual free vaccinations day and microchip identifying clinic on Oct. 4, when 222 dogs were treated, up from 150 last year.
Two employees from Mendocino County Animal Care Services drove from Ukiah with the microchips, vaccines, and other materials for the event. Local veterinarian Barbara Weiss donated her time to provide rabies shots.
Local veterinary clinics rotate emergency care, with each deciding on a case-by-case basis how to deal with indigent situations.
The Eileen Hawthorne Fund is a key community resource for such situations and also gives cat food to the Food Bank. When we adopted our dog, Aspen, from the Lake County pound, it cost $1,000 to treat her heartworm. Hawthorne Fund gave us $100 to help with that unexpected financial bomb, and the dog is happy and healthy today, several years later.
Cold weather hits every species. Second Chance is again putting out a call to the community for donations of yarn and knitting needles and donations of time and skill to fashion that yarn into dog sweaters, which will be given away, absolutely free, to pooches in need this winter season. Donations of clean dog sweaters or jackets that are no longer needed by you will also be gratefully recycled to someone whose dog does need it. Please call Gocker at 964-7770 to find out where to drop off your donation or how you can help.
Season of Sharing
Since the 1996 holiday season, the Advocate-News and The Mendocino Beacon have raised roughly $301,543 for the Food Bank through the Season of Sharing fund drive. Since 1999, the nonprofit Community Foundation of Mendocino County has administered the drive as a courtesy to the newspapers, which means that every penny donated goes directly to the Food Bank.
"There are many dozens of nonprofit organizations in our area, all very worthy of support, but the Food Bank addresses the most basic problem facing hundreds of individuals and families hunger," said Publisher Sharon DiMauro. "The goal is to give the Food Bank money it can use year-round, not just during the holidays. It doesn't matter a bit whether a person contributes through our fundraiser or directly to the Food Bank, the main thing is to contribute and if you're able, to give year-round."
How to donate to Season of Sharing
- By check: Make check payable to The Community Foundation of Mendocino County (CFMC) and mail or deliver to the Advocate-News, 450 N. Franklin St., Fort Bragg 95437.
- By credit card: Pay via CFMC's website, www.communityfound.org. Click "Donate Online," then "Poverty Related Funds" and select "Season of Sharing Fund (Fort Bragg Food Bank).
Questions? Please call us at 964-5642.
This week's donors
The names of donors who contribute through the newspapers or CFMC's website are printed each week, unless they ask to remain anonymous.
At the end of the drive, which runs through Dec. 31, the names of everyone who donates to the 2013 Season of Sharing will be reprinted.
In addition to appearing in the Advocate and The Beacon, the weekly installments are posted on both newspapers' websites.
As of press time Wednesday, donations from Charlie and Beth Reed, F. Ben and Nancy Housel, David and Laura Welter, Craig Blencowe, Janice and Stephen Walker, Susan Larkin and James Ehlers, Roslyn and Bruce Moore and Sharon Hansen brought the Season of Sharing fund drive total to $2,650.


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A lovable dog that was trained to pull of bank robberies is rehomed, where it tries its hardest to stay out of trouble.
The Hippopotamus
Starring: Roger Allam, Matthew Modine, Lyne Renee
Director: John Jencks
A disgraced, alcoholic poet utilises his time in exile to debunk a young man who claims to have healing hands.
A Date for Mad Mary
Starring: Seána Kerslake, Tara Lee, Charleigh Bailey
Director: Darren Thornton
After a spell in prison Mary returns home to find her friend is getting married and she need to find a, 'plus one'.
Berlin Syndrome
Starring: Teresa Palmer, Max Riemelt, Lucie Aron
Director: Cate Shortland
Subtitles: Chinese - Traditional
After a night of passion Clare finds herself locked in Andi's apartment, and he has no intention of letting her go.


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The party atmosphere at Craven Cottage was incredible.
I spent the game with a smile and a temporary tattoo of the old Eagles badge stuck to my face, while blow-up bananas, beach balls and an inflatable Zimmer frame bounced around my head.
The roaring, jumping mass charged through renditions of essentially every single chant, including police-baiting "we're going on the pitch" and support for Derby in their play-off against Brighton.
From high in the stand looking down, the colourful, moving throng of people had something old-fashioned about them. Maybe it was the antiquated surroundings of Fulham's ground but it felt like looking at footage from 1990, all balloons and streamers, smiles everywhere.
And in a lot of ways this is the happiest moment for Palace supporters since those halcyon early-90s days.
We've had our ups in the intervening 24 years; it's hard to compare much with survival at Hillsborough or last year's play-off final, but those were fleeting moments. We've had to accept the inevitable disappointment, struggle or anti-climax afterwards.
Pulis can see a future at Crystal Palace for Dwight Gayle
This time we've survived in the top tier of English football for the first time since its TV-inspired rebranding.
Being pessimistic, maybe we've simply prolonged the eventual misery to come in a year's time.
But in that triumphant, carnival atmosphere it felt like this survival really means something.
It's a vindication of our passionate support, justification of CPFC2010's methods and a resounding, ultimate endorsement of Tony Pulis: miracle worker.
Plus, it's a real opportunity to go from strength to strength rather than up and down for once.
Nobody could get upset about Fulham's equaliser. It was irritating for a second, but a spectacular and meaningless goal.
The wall of noise generated by the travelling fans within moments of the ball clipping the bar quickly eradicated any ill feeling.
It must have been a kick in the teeth for Fulham to have their final moment of Premier League football overshadowed by such carefree, jubilant celebration.
In the same way as the heroic fight back against Liverpool felt fuelled by the Holmesdale sucking the ball towards the Reds' goal, against Fulham it was as though the Palace crowd kept the ball out for long periods of the game - before willing Dwight Gayle's beautiful free kick to curl graciously around the wall.
Gayle, with four goals in two games, cemented his place as Crystal Palace's top scorer for the entire season.
Suddenly it doesn't seem quite so ludicrous having broken our record transfer fee for the untested Peterborough striker.
Maybe this wasn't quite as surprising as it all sounds, Jason Puncheon was just beaten to the Eagles' golden boot but neither man hit double figures.
Easy does it: An inflatable zimmer frame does the rounds
Yet Gayle has only started nine games for Palace in all competitions. The fact he's scored eight times in 2013/14 shows what sort of remarkable, explosive and deadly finisher he is - as well as how much of an evolution he's made despite the precious few minutes clocked up in his first season in red and blue.
At the start of the campaign his instinct and technique were there - the delicately glanced header at Anfield being a perfect example - but our managers did not trust him. That has all changed now. So has just about everything else.
Yesterday's atmosphere was like a mini play-off final or a cup semi-final, only the expectation, pressure and tension was replaced by glee, pride and a buoyant, careless joy.
Who knew the final day of the season would be so much fun or the score line so completely irrelevant?
Bang: Dwight Gayle finds the back of the net


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Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Research Center
Use of Phenobarbital on Infants
We live overseas, so I`m seeking a second opinion. Our baby was delivered at term. She suffered perinatal asphyxia (15 minutes before having a heartbeat). She had seizures the first couple of days. The initial ultrasound showed some swelling. The EEG done at 4 days came back normal. The seizures stopped after about 4 days. She started sucking the first week and is now eating well. We just brought her home from the hospital (after 17 days). The second ultrasound (at 16 days) still showed some swelling. We will be having another ultrasound and EEG in two weeks. When we checked out, there was some discussion among the doctors whether or not she should continue on the phenobarbital. The ultimate decision was to continue it for 3 more months (9 drops every 12 hours). I`ve seen a study that was published on the web that recommended infants delivered at full term should not continue on phenobarbital if there are no signs of seizures. What is your advise?
The use of Phenobarbital in infants for seizure control is controversial, and you will get different answers regarding its use from different people. Have you shared the research study with your daughter's health care provider? Have you discussed your concerns with them? Her health care provider is in the best position to make the decision regarding the use of Phenobarbital because they are aware of her history, test results, response to all medication, and have the advantage of examining her. So, my advice to you is to discuss all your concerns with them, and have copies of all studies you are referring to for them to read.
Tina Weitkamp, RNC, MSN
Associate Professor of Clinical Nursing
College of Nursing
University of Cincinnati


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Deducting Costs Associated with Refinancing a Mortgage Loan
Now more than ever, homeowners are taking advantage of historically low interest rates and refinancing their mortgage loans. Did you pay points to your lender when you refinanced your loan? If so, you may be able to deduct them.
Points are costs that a lender charges when you take out a mortgage loan or refinance an existing mortgage loan on your home. One point equals 1% of the loan amount borrowed (e.g., 2 points on a $300,000 loan equals $6,000).
In order for points to be deductible, they must have been charged by your lender as up-front interest in return for a lower interest rate on your loan. If the points were charged for services provided by the lender in preparing or processing the loan, then the points are not deductible.
When deducting points, keep in mind that unlike points paid on a loan used to purchase a home, points paid on a refinanced loan usually cannot be deducted in the year that you paid them. Instead, the points may need to be amortized over the life of the loan.
For example, assume that you refinanced to a $300,000/30-year mortgage loan and paid $6,000 in points. You would be able to deduct 1/30 of those points each year over the 30-year loan period, or $200 per year.
The one exception to the amortization rule is if part of your refinanced loan is used to make improvements to your primary residence. In that case, you may be able to deduct the portion of the points that is allocable to the home improvements in the year that the points are paid. In addition, if you choose to refinance again or sell your home in the future, you can generally claim the entire unamortized deduction that remains. For more information on the deductibility of points, you can refer to IRS Publication 936.
As for other costs you may have incurred from refinancing, such as recording, title search, appraisal, and attorney's fees, they are not deductible. Furthermore, unlike costs associated with a home purchase, costs associated with a refinance cannot be added into the cost basis (value) of your home for income tax purposes.
The Potential Benefits of Refinancing Your Mortgage
This is a hypothetical example and does not reflect all of the costs that may be associated with refinancing. Actual results may vary.


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MEMPHIS Comes to Marcus Center For The Performing Arts in January
MEMPHIS, the 2010 Tony® Award Winner for Best Musical, and the show that's currently blowing the roof off Broadway, opens at Marcus Center for the Performing Arts on January 3-8, 2013 for a limited engagement.
Tickets go on sale this Sunday, October 21 at 12:00 pm at the Marcus Center Box Office. Performances are Tuesday-Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday at 8:00 pm, Saturday at 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm and Sunday at 1:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Ticket prices start at $30 (subject to change) and can be purchased in person at the Box Office at 929 North Water Street, Downtown Milwaukee, by phone at 414-273-7206 or online at Ticketmaster.com. This limited engagement is presented by the Marcus Center as part of the Broadway at the Marcus Center and Broadway Across America-Milwaukee series.
Critically acclaimed MEMPHIS won four 2010 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, Best Original Score (David Bryan and Joe DiPietro), Best Book (Joe DiPietro), and Best Orchestrations (David Bryan and Daryl Waters). MEMPHIS won four Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Performance by an Actress (Montego Glover), Outstanding Music (David Bryan) and Outstanding Orchestration (David Bryan and Daryl Waters). MEMPHIS has also won four Outer Critic Circle Awards including Outstanding Musical, Outstanding Score (David Bryan & Joe DiPietro), Outstanding Actress (Montego Glover) and Outstanding Choreography (Sergio Trujillo).
MEMPHIS takes place in the smoky halls and underground clubs of the segregated 50's, where a young white DJ named Huey Calhoun fell in love with everything he shouldn't: rock and roll and an electrifying black singer. MEMPHIS is an original story about the cultural revolution that erupted when his vision met her voice, and the music changed forever. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves -- filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock 'n' roll.
The show features a brand new Tony winning score with music by Bon Jovi's founding member and keyboardist David Bryan and lyrics by Bryan and Joe DiPietro (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), who also pens the musical's book. Bryan and DiPietro also collaborated on the award-winning off-Broadway hit, The Toxic Avenger. MEMPHIS is based on a concept by the late George W. George (producer of the Tony nominated Bedroom Farce and the film My Dinner With Andre), with direction by Tony nominee Christopher Ashley (Xanadu) and choreography by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys).
Scenic Design for MEMPHIS is by Tony® Award winner David Gallo (The Drowsy Chaperone, Reasons to Be Pretty), Costume Design is by Tony nominee Paul Tazewell (In The Heights), Lighting Design is by Tony Award winner Howell Binkley (Jersey Boys) and Sound Design is by Ken Travis (The Threepenny Opera).
David Richardson of WOR Radio calls MEMPHIS "The biggest hit on Broadway" while Charles Isherwood of the New York Times says, ""David Bryan evokes the powerhouse funk of JAmes Brown, the hot guitar riffs of Chuck Berry, the smooth harmonies of The Temptations, the silken, bouncy pop of the great girl groups of the period." The New York Post raves "Of such thrills, Broadway is made," Newsday calls the show "A smash! An extraordinary show," the Daily News promises that MEMPHIS will "Blast you out the door humming and happy" and NY1's Roma Torre cheers, "MEMPHIS ROCKS!"
The national tour of MEMPHIS will be produced by Junkyard Dog Productions, Barbara and Buddy Freitag, and Marleen and Kenny Alhadeff, with Latitude Link, Jim and Susan Blair, Demos Bizar Entertainment, Land Line Productions, Richard Winkler, Alex and Katya Lukianov, David Copley, Dancap Productions, Inc., 2 Guys Productions, Patty Baker, and Dan Frishwasser, in association with Eric and Marsi Gardiner, Linda and Bill Potter, Broadway Across America, Memphis Orpheum Group, Vijay and Sita Vashee, Apples and Oranges Productions, Brian and Betty Dovey, John Yonover and Ron Yonover, Loraine Boyle/Chase Mishkin, Remmel T. Dickinson/Shadowcatcher Entertainment, Jocko Productions/Scott and Kayla Union.


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Case Study: Stainless Steel Counter for Takeaway
Chik-Inn is a Burnley-based takeaway that serves peri-peri chicken, kebabs, pizzas, etc. Their chicken is mostly flame-grilled rather than deep-fried in breadcrumbs and they offer free delivery on orders over seven pounds to customers in the surrounding area.
Contact was made originally through John as he was regular customer to a related Indian takeaway in Nelson and had done some stainless steel catering fabrication for them previously.
As Chik-Inn were offering something slightly different in terms of their menu, they wanted to stand out further with their takeaway outlet on James St. in Burnley and thought a bespoke stainless steel counter would set the right tone when customers first walked through the door. Not only did they require a custom design stainless steel counter, but they also needed their entire kitchen cladding in stainless steel.
While they had some idea of the design they wanted, John first had to go and measure the whole shop so that the design could fit perfectly with the rest of the cladding. Once measured up, it was a case of Matt working closely with the guys at Chik-Inn to realise their counter design as close to their original as possible. You can see from the pictures of the stainless steel counter below, what they came up with and how well it looked once installed:
Chik-Inn has received many compliments on their uniquely designed stainless steel counter and has carried on the trend with an arguably more ambitious effort for a takeaway in Birmingham (also designed and fitted by Butler Sheetmetal Ltd).
Contact Us for Bespoke Stainless Steel Counters
If you'd like us to quote you for a custom stainless steel counter or a similar catering stainless steel project for your takeaway or restaurant, just give us a call on 01282 870033 or send your drawings by email: email@example.com. Or:


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Dranesville District to Host Hot Lanes Meeting
Fairfax County Office of Public Affairs
12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 551
Fairfax, VA 22035-0065
Contact: Merni Fitzgerald, Director of Public Affairs
703-324-3187, TTY 711, Fax 703-324-2010
Media Pager: 703-324-NEWS (6397)
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Dranesville District to Host Hot Lanes Public Information Meeting
Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust will host a public information meeting on the proposed construction of High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes on Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), in partnership with two private companies, Fluor and Transurban, is proposing to construct two HOT lanes in each direction along a 14-mile stretch of the Capital Beltway (I-495) between Springfield and Old Dominion Drive. HOT lanes are privately owned toll roads that utilize the concept of "dynamic tolling." Dynamic tolling bases the price to ride in a HOT lane on how many cars are currently on the road. Buses and carpools are toll-free in the HOT lanes and tolls will only be charged to drivers choosing to utilize the new HOT lanes. All currently existing lanes of the Beltway will remain free of charge and available to all motorists.
The Tysons area would provide access points to connect to the HOT lanes. Alterations to existing interchanges and infrastructure such as bridges, overpasses and sound barriers in the locale are also part of this project.
At the March 4 meeting, representatives from VDOT and the Fluor and
Transurban companies will make a presentation and answers questions from
For more information, contact Cheryl Patten at the Dranesville District Supervisor's Office at 703-356-0551, TTY 711.


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At this point in the season, prior to the trade deadline, there are only 5 teams with a realistic chance to win the championship: The Thunder, Heat, Spurs, Trailblazers, and Pacers.
So what improvements do the Pacers need to rise above the other 4 contenders? Let's looks for potential improvements using meta-stat analysis. (I'll limit this analysis to only 2 meta-stats. If you know of other helpful ones, feel free to post them.)
Hollinger Team Statistics:
Offensive Efficiency and Defensive Efficiency
Oklahoma - Off: 5; Def: 3; Total: 8
Miami - Off: 2; Def: 7; Total: 9
San Antonio - Off: 7; Def: 2; Total: 9
Indiana - Off: 16; Def: 1; Total: 17
Portland - Off: 1; Def: 22; Total: 23
Obviously the Pacers need to improve their offense more than their defense.
Now let's see which position the Pacers need to improve the most.
Pacers PER vs. Opponents' PER:
Net Production by Position
(Includes offense and defense for starters and backups.)
Obviously the Pacers weakest position is point guard. Combining the team's low offensive efficiency with the low point guard production, it appears the Pacers need a better offensive point guard.
It's unlikely the Pacers could trade George Hill's $8 million contract. So that leaves them with Hill, Watson, and Stephenson. Who among those 3 has the most potential to improve the offense? By far, Lance!
Lance's passing is better than Hill or Watson. But his concentration and consistency are questionable. Yet he appears to have turned a corner the last few games by playing very consistent.
Several forum members have complained about Hill's inability to stay in front of opposing point guards. So my question is, who could guard the point better: Hill or Lance?
P.S. Maybe Hill would guard the SG, or he would move to 6th man while Granger would start? The big debate here has been who should start: Danny or Lance? Maybe a better question is, "Who should start: Hill or Danny?"
P.P.S. Congrats to Paul George rated #1 in the NBA On Court - Off Court Simple Ratings. (These ratings favor teams with winning records.) http://www.82games.com/1314/ROLRTG8.HTM


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We're Giving Away a MasterCraft NXT 20 Wakeboard Boat!
Happy Friday!
I noticed in the comments on yesterday's post that some of you have hinted to a boat and cash prize included in the Blog Cabin 2014 Sweepstakes. It's true, we've sweetened the pot by adding even more to the winnings!
This year's grand prize winner will receive a 2015 MasterCraft NXT 20 wakeboard boat and a $50,000 cash prize from national mortgage lender Quicken Loans. After the Cabin Comforts Giveaway is over, we'll be hosting a Boat Vote on the blog. During the Boat Vote, you'll get to have a say in how the 2015 MasterCraft NXT 20 wakeboard boat will be designed, by picking color combos.
Get excited, because this is first time EVER we've given away a boat!


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- No Major Economic Releases
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index, 7:30 a.m.
- Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Richmond Fed (voter), speaks, 1:30 p.m.
- Consumer Credit, 3 p.m.
- Energy Information Administration Petroleum Status Reserves, 10:30 a.m.
- Jobless Claims, 8:30 a.m.
- Esther George, president of the Kansas City Fed (non-voter), speaks, 12:45 p.m.
- James Bullard, president of the St. Louis Fed (non-voter), speaks, 2 p.m.
- Narayana Kocherlakota, president of the Minneapolis Fed (non-voter), speaks, 8 p.m.
- International Trade, 8:30 a.m.
- Import and Export Prices, 8:30 a.m.
- Charles Plosser, president of the Philadelphia Fed (non-voter), speaks, 9:30 a.m.
- Treasury Budget, 2 p.m.
This week is relatively light on economic data, with International Trade being the only top-tier monthly report. These data are a bit dated by this point, as the report covers November. Pair this with import and export prices, due out at the same time, to get a read on international trade figures in real terms.
However, we do have a lot of Federal Reserve speakers. The caveat is that only one of them, Jeffrey Lacker, has a vote on the Federal Open Market Committee. The others, while they don't currently have a vote, do participate in policy discussions, so their views are important.
That said, here's a cheat sheet to the most recent views shared by the committee members speaking this week:
Jeffrey Lacker
Lacker has voted against policy decisions recently. His reasons for dissenting were that he "opposed the asset purchase program and the characterization of the conditions under which an exceptionally low range for the federal funds rate will be appropriate." So, when we hear or read his speech this week, remember that his views might not be reflective of how other FOMC members might vote -- but those members may share his sentiments, even if they're not officially dissenting.
Here are some highlights from one recent speech.
While maintaining price stability is the responsibility of the Federal Reserve, real economic growth and labor market conditions are affected by many factors beyond the Fed's control. The effects of monetary stimulus on real output and employment often are smaller than is widely thought.
The current supply of bank reserves is sufficient to support economic recovery, and additional asset purchases are likely to have little to no effect on growth.
By attempting to improve labor market conditions through very accommodative monetary policy, the Fed could endanger its record of achieving price stability.
Esther George
Her most recent speech was on recovery from financial crises. She opines, "The slow nature of this recovery, the limited amount of new lending after more than four years and the continuation of banking issues in some countries may suggest that the actions we took left unresolved problems. In addition, we must consider whether what we are doing is sustainable in the long run or whether it only increases the chance of future crises." This implies she is cautious about expanding the Fed's balance sheet by continued bond purchases and other policy tools.
She voices concern that we still have not addressed "too big to fail" and have not focused on properly aligning risk incentives in the banking industry, hindering, not helping, reforms to prevent future crises. Further, in one of my favorite quotes from her speech, she says, "It is said that regulators come in after the battle is over and shoot the wounded."
Narayana Kocherlakota
In his most recent speech that addressed monetary policy, Kocherlakota notes, "Some observers argue that the Fed has done too much, has been too accommodative. I strongly disagree. These critics are certainly right that the Fed's actions -- tripling its balance sheet and keeping the fed funds rate near zero for years -- are historically unprecedented." He goes on to say, "In order to fulfill its dual mandate of promoting price stability and promoting maximum employment, the FOMC must offset these adverse shocks by making monetary policy more accommodative."
His views now seem quite dovish. But in a 2010 speech, in one of my favorite quotes from Kocherlakota, he questioned the effectiveness of monetary policy: "The Fed does not have the means to transform construction workers into manufacturing workers." He also said, "Finally, in terms of unemployment, I see current and future problems in labor markets that are likely to continue to prove resistant to the tools of monetary policy." It's noteworthy to see such a big change in his stance from two years ago.
James Bullard
In a presentation (PDF) this past fall, Bullard foreshadowed changes in monetary policy communications, particularly regarding the duration of low rate policies. One of Bullard's slides, titled, "The Pessimism Problem" summarizes his view that monetary policy becomes less effective with the Fed's previous position of maintaining low rates with a calendar target, which was then through 2015. In this speech, he outlined what would become the Fed's current stance of targeting low rates as long as unemployment was above 6.5% and inflation lower than 2.5%. These thresholds avoid any implications that the Fed expects a weak economy for at least the next three years, and focuses on goals, not dates.
However, he emphasizes how complex the economy is and that any necessary changes to Fed policies are not as simple as this threshold rule implies. Thus, as investors, we need to remember that Fed policy does not necessarily hinge on breaching these levels. Bullard notes that both unemployment and inflation can be caused by things unrelated to monetary policy. He also reminds us that Fed policy has limits to its effectiveness and the Fed might need to adapt monetary policy to other factors in the economy (like asset price bubbles, for instance).
Charles Plosser
In a recent speech (PDF) describing the ability of monetary policy to affect unemployment as "tenuous at best," Plosser notes:
"Despite these extraordinary efforts by the Fed, our economy remains lackluster -- unemployment remains uncomfortably high and is declining only slowly, economic growth is mediocre, and confidence in the future remains subpar.
Looking at this state of economic affairs, one might conclude that the Fed just hasn't done enough."
He goes on to say the following, dispelling the notion that the Fed "hasn't done enough," at least as far as he is concerned:
"I join many economists who are skeptical that further asset purchases will have much effect on longer-term interest rates. Even if they do, the declines in long rates are likely to have fairly negligible effects on employment or growth at best. On the other hand, I believe the extraordinary policies the Fed has pursued pose substantive longer-term risks: These include moral hazard, future inflation, and loss of institutional credibility."
Regardless of whether this week's Fed speakers have votes, they do have their doubts, expressed either now or in the past, about the Fed's effectiveness in reducing unemployment.


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IT was the final leg of a two-year project, and a celebration of the county's service men and women.
To mark the start of the annual Armed Forces Week there was a flag raising ceremony outside the Great Hall in Winchester and the unveiling of a memorial to those that passed through Morn Hill camps during the First World War.
On Monday, June 23, proceedings began with a selection of military music at the Buttercross, High Street, by The Band & Bugles of the Rifles.
They then marched to St Maurice's Covert where they were met by a contingent of service personnel drawn from the Royal Navy, the Army and Royal Air Force.
Together they proceeded up the High Street to the Great Hall for the ceremony and unveiling of the 'To Honour a Promise' memorial, which marks the centenary since the outbreak of WWI in 1914.
It sits at the base of the steps in the courtyard by the Great Hall, and throughout the ceremony was covered in a cloth made by textiles students from Peter Symonds College.
Designed by Simon Smith, the 'To Honour a Promise' project has been two years in the making, and last month saw Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire Dame Mary Fagan officially unveil information boards at Morn Hill.
David Harrison, who has been at the project's forefront, said he felt elated to see the final piece of the puzzle come together.
"It's great! I feel on top of the world and couldn't be better," he said.
"The memorial is different, but we think it's fitting and evocative."
In his speech he thanked all those involved, including Winchester City and Hampshire County Councils.
Dame Mary Fagan also addressed the hundreds of onlookers. She said: "Today we remember the commitment of all those who serve in the regular forces and their families. Many of them are, and will, serve abroad and may often be in personal danger.
"Hampshire is the home of all three services. Their families live here, their children go to our schools, they are a part of our community in every way."
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester was presented with the Armed Forces Flag, which was raised by a Hampshire Cadet.
He then unveiled the bench-like memorial, and the national anthem was played by The Band & Bugles of the Rifles.
Children from St Bede C of E Primary School lined the walkway leading to the Great Hall, and waved union jack flags during the song.
The permanent memorial represents the fulfilment of a promise made almost 100 years ago to honour the American troops who passed through Winchester's Morn Hill Camp between 1914 and 1919.
Mr Harrison said it remembers all troops, not just American allies.
Leader of Hampshire County Council, Roy Perry, said: "There are 30,000 military personnel based in Hampshire, the largest contingent in the country, and we are immensely proud of our strong connection with the armed forces.
"This year's ceremony holds special significance as we celebrate the centenary of the First World War, as well as commemorating earlier this month the 70th anniversary of D-Day. At such a time, it's only fitting that we share our gratitude for the contributions and sacrifices of the armed forces community, and all they do to protect and serve this country."