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Trowbridge snooker player Stephen Lee must pay an additional £20,000 in costs to the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, following his unsuccessful appeal against his 12-year ban from the sport.
Lee, 39, of Birch Gardens, Hilperton, was given the ban last September after being found guilty of seven charges of match-fixing dating back to 2008 and 2009.
The two-part appeal, which concluded in May, was against the finding, sanction and the costs order imposed by Adam Lewis QC, but was dismissed by appeal tribunal chairman Nicholas Stewart QC.
Mr Stewart has now delivered his ruling on the costs of the final part of Lee's appeal against his finding that he was in breach of the WPBSA Rules for match and spot fixing.
He said that Lee failed completely in his appeal and has ordered that in addition to costs orders already made against him, he must pay the WPBSA £20,000 towards its costs of this appeal.
This means that Lee owes the WPBSA £75,000 in costs from the original hearing, £30,000 from the first part of his appeal and a further £20,000 from the second part of his appeal, a total of £125,000.
Lee, a former world number five, has continually protested his innocence. He is banned from snooker until October 12, 2024 – his 50th birthday.
The WPBSA said he was involved in "the worst case of snooker corruption we've seen".


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New York's Greek yogurt industry has taken off, helping propel it to the top yogurt-producing state in the country. Can it retain the lead or will other states take over?
Cornell University released the first of two research papers analyzing the impact ― and potential ― of New York's Greek yogurt production.
According to the report, New York won the geographic lottery in Greek yogurt production. Its close proximity to dense population centers, high milk production volume and easy access to interstates puts it at a competitive edge against other states, such as California, Wisconsin and Idaho.
It also helped that the founder of Chobani yogurt was living in New York at the time he launched his greek yogurt enterprise.
Greek yogurt is expected to continue to grow at an exceedingly high rate over the next five to 10 years, but with the increase in demand also comes an increase in supply. Though New York is expected to stay keeps its title as the country's leading Greek yogurt producer, other states in the West will also step up to the challenge.
The research suggest that a recent trend in central and eastern New York of very low or even negative growth in milk production could stunt Greek yogurt growth in the state, and some companies are concerned for the long-term competitiveness of New York's dairy farmers "vis-à-vis" those in other milk producing states.
Before the state's Greek yogurt boom can fizzle, many companies in the state believe there is a role for New York State in improving the climate for business across the entire dairy sector. Specifically, they see an opportunity for the government to reduce disincentives and increase incentives to promote growth in milk production and facilitate the building large-scale digesters.
The researchers concluded there is hope for the long-term success of New York's Greek yogurt industry.
Click here to read, "Industry Evaluations of the Status and Prospects for the Burgeoning New York Greek-style Yogurt Industry."

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The action is rather chaotic so far this morning. There are data issues at Nanex affecting various quote services, which is adding an extra element of confusion, but weak ISM data is the major problem this morning. We have the weakest reading in that data since July 2009, which I'm sure is of particular interest to the conspiracy theorists who questioned the pre-election reports.
Monday morning gaps are always difficult to trust to begin with but it is more difficult than usual when the main market driving force continues to be political negotiations and macroeconomic concerns. Stock pickers are at the mercy of the headlines and that keeps the action choppy.
I'm trying to ignore the news flow and stay focused on grinding out smaller trades. There is too much instability in the indices to load positions and hope that momentum carries us. So to stay active I focus on very short-term trades and try to book quick gains.
A couple positions I've mentioned lately, Nam Tai Electronics (NTE) and Walter Investment Management (WAC), are acting well but I'm having the most luck trading lower-priced stocks like Cleantech (CLNT). Traders make some of this action self-perpetuating because they are anxious to be doing something, but as long as you stay disciplined it doesn't matter why something is moving.
I don't trust the overall market much but I'm going to keep digging for individual trades. Until the news flow shifts, there isn't much else we can do.


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PARKERSBURG, W.Va. – A veterans museum official says bicycles and skateboards are the suspected cause of damage to a memorial in Parkersburg's City Park.
Veterans Museum of the Mid-Ohio Valley founder and director Gary Farris says more than 50 of the Stepping Stones of Honor Veterans Memorial's bricks are chipped and cracked. He tells the Parkersburg News and Sentinel that the memorial also is covered with black marks.
Farris says repairing the damage could cost more than $1,000.
He says the damage occurred during the weeks leading up to, and during Fourth of July celebrations at the park.


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Live coverage
Updates from UFC 170
Former Olympians Rousey, McMann battle for gold
Ronda Rousey un-caged
If it's Olympic fever you're feeling, here's an offering of bronze, silver and some gold in the shape of a championship belt.
The main event at UFC 170 between women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey and Sara McMann might not have a boiling feud as a titillating backdrop.
But what today's showdown at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas does offer is an intriguing matchup of former Olympians with similar pedigrees yet contrasting roads to greatness.
There's no searing dislike between the two like what helped drive Rousey's showdown with Miesha Tate at UFC 168.
UFC 170: ROUSEY vs. McMANN
Saturday at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Main card, 7 p.m. on pay-per-view
Main event: UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey (8-0) vs. Sara McMann (7-0)
Co-main event: Daniel Cormier (13-0) vs. Patrick Cummins (4-0), light heavyweights
Rory MacDonald (15-2) vs. Demian Maia (18-5), welterweights
Mike Pyle (25-9-1) vs. T.J. Waldburger (16-8), welterweights
Robert Whittaker (12-3) vs. Stephen Thompson (8-1), welterweights
Prelims, 5 p.m. on Fox Sports 1
Alexis Davis (15-5) vs. Jessica Eye (11-1), bantamweights
Raphael Assuncao (20-4) vs. Pedro Munhoz (10-0), bantamweights
Cody Gibson (11-3) vs. Aljamain Sterling (8-0), bantamweights
Zach Makovsky (16-4) vs. Josh Sampo (11-2), flyweights
Prelims, 4 p.m. on UFC Fight Pass
Rafaello Oliveira (15-6) vs. Erik Koch (13-3), lightweights
Ernest Chavez (7-0) vs. Yosdenis Cedeno (9-2), lightweights
This fight sells itself on talent alone.
Both are undefeated. Rousey (8-0) won bronze in judo at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. McMann (7-0) won silver in freestyle wrestling at the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
In fact, this is the first UFC title fight between Olympians and only the second title fight featuring unbeaten fighters after Lyoto Machida defeated Rashad Evans for the light heavyweight crown at UFC 98.
Underneath it all, there is a tremendous amount of mutual respect.
"I really feel like I'm going to have the best performance of my entire career. And it always has a lot to do with my competition," Rousey, 27, said. "I fight better when I have higher-level competition. Same way with my sparring and everything. I think it also comes with being an Olympic athlete. You're raised to rise to the occasion, fight above yourself when it counts. And I know that Sara's exactly the competition that I've been waiting for to show what I'm really capable of."
Both turned pro in 2011, but Rousey has been the more active fighter with her third title defense in a year and a UFC record-tying eight-week title defense turnaround after UFC 168 in December.
In three-and-a-half years, Rousey has defeated all eight opponents by armbar submission. All of them occurred in the first round until Tate pushed Rousey into the third round at UFC 168.
McMann, however, has just one UFC fight in the past 10 months — a first-round TKO of Sheila Gaff at UFC 159 — but she doesn't see it as a negative.
"I think that if I had been injured, it probably would have been more difficult. But I've been able to train the entire time so it doesn't really feel like time off whenever I'm in there going against guys every day," McMann, 33, said. "So as long as you're still able to come in and go really hard and be sharp, it doesn't really feel like time off to me."
As of Friday evening, Rousey was a -500 favorite over McMann (+375).
Other fights
Daniel Cormier (13-0) vs. Patrick Cummins (4-0): This was supposed to be Cormier — a two-time Olympic wrestler who fights out of San Jose — vs. Evans until the former light heavyweight champ had to pull out with a knee injury. Enter Cummins, Cormier's former training partner on the U.S. national wrestling team who quit his job at a coffee shop and signed a UFC contract on 10 days' notice. Cummins stirred it up by claiming he once made Cormier cry during a wrestling workout. Not only is Cummins a massive underdog, but now he's raised Cormier's ire.
Rory MacDonald (15-2) vs. Demian Maia (18-5): This fight could determine a possible contender spot for the vacant welterweight title. Will it be MacDonald, the protege of former welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre, or the Brazilian jiu-jitsu submission specialist?
Alexis Davis (15-5) vs. Jessica Eye (10-1, 1 no contest): The winner rises up the women's bantamweight ranks. Davis has UFC victories over Rosi Sexton and Liz Carmouche. Eye is unbeaten in her past eight fights.
Raphael Assuncao (20-4) vs. Pedro Munhoz (10-0): Munhoz fought just a month ago when he defended his RFA bantamweight title with a 41-second victory via guillotine choke over Billy Daniel at RFA 12 in Los Angeles. With Francisco Rivera injured, the Black House MMA fighter from Torrance by way of Brazil got the call for his UFC debut, but the No. 3-ranked Assuncao is a tall order.
Every fighter made weight at Friday's weigh-ins. Rousey and McMann each came in at 135 pounds.


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Will City Diesel be the Gamechanger for Honda?
By Sriram Sivaraman | Net Desk | Published: 13th December 2013 03:37 PM |
Last Updated: 18th December 2013 12:17 PM | A+A A- |
Honda might have jumped onto the diesel bandwagon late, but they are going full steam dieselizing their offerings. The latest one being the City diesel. Honda City, one of the successful models for the Japanese automaker, will get a much needed a makeover and will come equipped with a diesel motor.
The expectations are so high that bookings for the diesel version have already begun unofficially with dealers accepting down payment as low as Rs 50,000. Honda is expected to showcase the new City at the Auto Expo, this February.
Engine and Fuel Economy
Honda did a smart thing by introducing the 1.5-litre diesel engine in Amaze to gauge the response. And apparently, the company is satisfied with the kind of reception it received for its diesel offering. Honda loyalists, who were forever waiting for a diesel motor in the City, will sigh relief now. The Amaze's 98 BHP engine is one of the most fuel efficient one, and the most powerful in its segment too. It returns a whopping 21 KMPL!
Despite City's larger dimensions and the engine's state of tune, expect the City diesel to deliver upward of 17 KMPL. Honda has designed the engine to accommodate a variable-geometry turbo as well. So, Honda will do good to differentiate the City from the Amaze, by incorporating a more powerful engine, at least not to cannibalise its own sales.
Interiors, Styling
The City comes with a host of creature comforts. Buyers in the segment look for additional features and are one of the most important factors in deciding to buy a car. The City comes with a start-stop button, LCD infotainment with provision for 8 speakers, an inbuilt reverse parking camera, automatic climate control, to name a few.
With increased wheelbase, the City will have more legroom and a larger boot. Chrome accents running along the dashboard and upmarket upholstery lend the City a premium feel. Addition of air con vents for the second row is nice touch as well.
Expect the Honda to price the City aggressively like the Amaze. Honda will have a winner in their hands if the price the diesel version around Rs 8-9 lakh. City's brand value combined with a frugal and powerful diesel engine is a definite recipe for success. How much will you pay for the new City?
In pictures: A closer look at the new Honda City


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With all the talk of the Pacers selecting a PF or needing to select a big guy in the upcoming draft, I thought I'd run down the list of unrestricted FA PFs that will be available after the season ends.
Like Bird has said multiple times since the season ended, they need a PF that can score in the post and defend the paint but they can probably fill that need through free agency. Here are the options:
Carlos Boozer, Utah Jazz (unrestricted if he excercises his player option) - Coming off of a rough season filled with injuries, his production was down but he's still a very good post scorer and a decent rebounder. He excels in the pick and roll. Defense is a little suspect.
Brandon Bass, Dallas Mavericks - An unheralded second round player, he's carved out a reputation as being a tough defender and rebounder despite his short stature for a PF. Freakish long arms and athleticism gives him a the ability to finish and defend well in the paint.
Anderson Verajao, Cleveland Cavaliers (unrestricted if he excercises his player option) - Like Boozer Andy said he would explore his options after the season was over and opt out of his contract. He'd be stupid to do that after his showing against the Magic and in this economy but he may do so if he decides that he wants out of Cleveland.
Shawn Marion, Toronto Raptors - Solid defender, good rebounder, great athelete and finisher at the rim, would be perfect in an uptempo offense... hint, hint.
Lamar Odom, Los Angeles Lakers - Good all around utility player. He can do it all but sometimes lacks the desire to do it. He loves it in LA and will probably re-sign with the Lakers.
Chris "Birdman" Andersen - I think he proved that he can play in this league and bang with the big boys. He'll probably command more money than he's actually worth after his good showing in the playoffs this year. Will probably re-sign with the Nuggets because they gave him a 2nd chance at his career.
Drew Gooden, San Antonio Spurs - I don't understand why Drew keeps getting bounced around the league so much. He's been a pretty consistent player who will rebound and has a good knack for scoring in the lane. If he was a better defender he'd be a good Horace Grant/AC Green type player on a contender.
Rasheed Wallace, Detroit Pistons - He said he probably will retire unless he's offered a salary starting with at least $8 million dollars. I could see a team like Dallas or Cleveland being interested in him if they can work out a sign and trade.
Josh Powell, Los Angeles Lakers - He has a good face up jumper, good size, and athleticism. Defensively he just average but it would be interesting to see how well he'd play if given more minutes.
Chris Wilcox, New York Knicks - To me he's been a bust since he was drafted out of Maryland. He has a lot of athleticism but very little basketball skill. However, he could be a decent role player signed from anywhere between the veteran's minimum and $3 million.
Joe Smith, Cleveland Cavaliers - Joe proved he could still come in and do all the dirty work when called upon. In hindsight, he probably should've played more against the Magic considering that he was more effective than big Z and Ben Wallace against Howard. He'll probably want to resign with the Cavs or another contender and if I'm the GM of a contending team, I'd definitely want him on my squad.
Marcin Gortat, Orlando Magic - He has good hands and is a good finisher in the lane. Good shot blocker, not just from the weakside but when guarding his own man also. He's the ideal back up PF/C.
Pops Mensah-Bensu, Toronto Raptors - A D-Leaguer who is a good offensive rebounder and finisher in the lane. Good agressive defender as well.
Mikki Moore, Boston Celtics - It's very unlikely that he'll be re-signed by Boston after his poor performances during the playoffs. He's played progressively worse each season since he signed that big contract raise after playing well for one season with the Nets 3 years ago.
Josh McRoberts, Indiana Pacers - We know what he can do and he's still a young player with upside and won't command big bucks. Most likely, he'll re-sign with the Pacers.
Sheldon Williams, Sacramento Kings - Big body and can score and rebound a little. His poor conditioning is a concern but he has the tools to be a serviceable player.
There are of course some other possibilities out that are restricted FAs but it's very rare for a restricted FA to change teams so I'm really leaving them off the list. One realistic possibility could be Leon Powe, Boston Celtics, because the "C's" have another RFA in Glen "Big Baby" Davis they hope to re-sign. They might not even make him the tendered offer to keep him a RFA. If they don't, he'll become an UFA.
Then again, Big Baby may seize the opportunity to pick up more playing time elsewhere instead of re-signing and playing in KG's shadows. The difference is that I think the Celtics will match any offer around or below the mid-level exception.
Any other's I'm overlooking?


text: Saban might be in WVU corner, but will it help? By Mitch Vingle October 13, 2011 Story Share THE VIEWS from here:Those who know of what they speak within WVU circles believe Mountaineer administrators are resigned to membership within a reconstructed Big East.For now.If a better opportunity comes along for the school, hey, great. Until then, however, WVU officials are doing the best with what's in front of them.A couple days ago, our Dave Hickman outlined the Big East's goals. Since then, Boise State, one of the mentioned targets, has expressed wariness. Ditto the league in regard to Boise. Navy, another target, has likewise expressed concern.All is understandable. Schools are afraid of jumping to a league in which members can't commit. Members won't commit and jack up the exit fee because they might be paying the fee. Almost all hope to be paying the fee.So all sit, awaiting the outcome of the Missouri-Big 12-SEC situation. Still.One report from The Birmingham News said the Tigers still don't have the necessary votes from SEC presidents and chancellors. An insider told me, though, Vanderbilt is likely to switch its vote to provide the necessary majority.Another interesting tidbit from the source is Alabama coach Nick Saban has been squarely in the corner of West Virginia, rather than Missouri. The Birmingham report said Alabama wants the SEC to look East and not risk losing its annual game with Tennessee.But there are also the ties. Saban is from the Mountain State's Carolina, right outside of Fairmont. Sen. Joe Manchin is one of Saban's best friends. In a recent visit to Charleston, Saban spoke of the "unconditional love" he receives from West Virginians.The problem is, SEC commissioner Mike Slive is known as a presidents' commissioner. The word of Saban, even though he's won two national titles, doesn't carry far with Slive. As for Vanderbilt, word is officials there might vote for Missouri if the other option is WVU. It's where the academic reputations of the schools may come into play. In addition, Missouri can claim to control more television sets. (Apparently a comparison of the football and basketball programs - a win for WVU - and locale - another win for WVU - won't weigh as heavily.)As for the Big 12, another potential landing spot for the Mountaineers, a call was placed to the league office on Thursday. Representative Bob Burda said interim commissioner Chuck Neinas is not accepting media interview opportunities, but hinted at what we all understand: The conference is in a holding pattern because of Missouri.There's a shot WVU could move to the Big 12, but the league might stay at 10 schools for a spell. If Missouri is out, Louisville could be invited next. If the league moves to 12, though, the Mountaineers will almost certainly be invited.All the sources, by the way, say WVU athletic director Oliver Luck has been very proactive. He's simply not receiving the hoped for responses from the other conferences. It does, however, appear Connecticut isn't moving to the Atlantic Coast Conference any time soon. Ditto Rutgers.Of course, many of the Big East problems - specifically the departure of Syracuse and Pittsburgh - could have been avoided after the ACC's first raid. Had the schools made exiting nearly impossible financially, perhaps it would be the Big 12, not the Big East, in crisis mode. The league did not learn from its past.You've read in this space that WVU officials wish to keep the football rivalry alive with Pittsburgh.Apparently, those in the Steel City do as well."Hopefully, we'll be able to keep on playing," Pitt AD Steve Pederson told USA Today. "Because everything is still new with all this, we don't know how scheduling will work out. I know fans here would like to keep it going." And finally . . .Alex Hammond, WVU's former recruiting coordinator, has been promoted to director of football operations. Which leaves this question: Who will be the recruiting coordinator?On Thursday, I reached Hammond and asked."I'll still have a hand in recruiting," Hammond said. "Ryan Dorchester, our recruiting [graduate assistant], will continue with it. He's been working closely with me."Basically, Hammond's new role will be to handle much of the administrative tasks for head football coach Dana Holgorsen."I'll be his liaison in the areas of academics, compliance, recruiting, etc.," Hammond said. "I'll work with Oliver Luck, [compliance director] Keli Cunningham, [deputy AD] Mike Parsons and others."My job is to allow Dana to coach a championship team."So there you have it.Reach Mitch Vingle at 304-348-4827, email@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/MitchVingle. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Police seek car driven by woman found dead in Kanawha River 2 Teen pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Oakes Field shooting 3 Facebook founder visits Cabin Creek Health Systems 4 Man allegedly cuts father in Rand over argument about sandwich 5 Esa Ahmad ineligible for first half of WVU men's basketball season Wounded Capital visits Cabell Midland Previous Story The invisible kicker Next Story


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One of Vallejo's most open secrets continues its streak of public discussion tonight, as the Vallejo City Council looks at shutting the door on new medical marijuana dispensaries.
Although federal law and Vallejo's zoning code (by exclusion) prohibit the sale of marijuana, murky state law and a series of in-progress court cases on the potential regulation or prohibition of dispensaries continue to cloud the issue.
If the council votes tonight to establish at least an initial 45-day moratorium on new dispensaries, there will be no more new vague "botanicals" and "vitamin" retail business licenses, no more building permits for new shops and no new business tax certificates issued. Under emergency rules, at least six of the seven council members would have to support the moratorium.
"There is some confusion on (the issue). The thought is to clarify that, for the time being," City Attorney Claudia Quintana said last week. "True, we're taking their money, because any business is taxable. But there is no actual spot to put them, according to our zoning law. It's created a lot of consternation."
Listing the alleged 21 crimes attributed to Vallejo dispensaries since 2010, purported citizen complaints made against the dispensaries and a complete lack of local regulation, a city staff report for tonight's meeting states there is "an immediate threat to the safety, health and welfare of Vallejo residents.
"The city currently has no process in place to regulate dispensary uses, so it became increasingly clear that proposing an interim 'pause' button (in the form of a moratorium) on the issuance of new tax certificates was necessary to ultimately protect the public health, safety and welfare," Planning Director Andrea Ouse wrote in an email.
Ouse said in an a later interview that most research she has compiled on issues related to medical marijuana dispensaries in and out of Vallejo was negative, but that she plans to present a balanced perspective.
"The point of the moratorium is to allow us to develop even the most basic of regulatory processes, to allow us to look ... it provides even just a base level of compliance," Ouse said.
More than a year ago, Vallejo's medical marijuana dispensaries' numbers were culled through law enforcement raids, just months after the public overwhelmingly voted to support taxation on their sales proceeds. Some, however, confused taxation on marijuana sales as a form of legalization. City officials across the board overwhelmingly stressed that by taking dispensaries' money for sales inside Vallejo, the city was not endorsing or legalizing the trade.
Last month, the last of a handful of cases against Vallejo dispensaries targeted by the Solano County District Attorney's Office for a variety of drug-related charges was dropped with little comment.
At the time, District Attorney Don du Bain said after the dismissal of charges against the operator of the now-shuttered Greenwell Cooperative, that earlier dispensary cases were dismissed due to lack of evidence.
"We're reassessing our cases in light of the recent appellate court cases throughout last year," du Bain said. "The appellate court cases have interpreted the statutes more broadly than we anticipated."
Du Bain added that in the future, "We're taking every case on a case-by-case basis and deciding it on its merits. I would not characterize it as a pause; we could have an arrest tonight or tomorrow .... and be moving full speed ahead."
As of last month, eight dispensaries submitted sales tax revenue payments for February, down by one from the previous month, city Finance Director Deborah Lauchner said. Some 30 entities have obtained city business licenses since early last year, and five are known to be active, according to the city report.
The city report also estimated Vallejo dispensaries paid about $340,000 to the city in 2012.
A popular marijuana-locating website had 12 dispensaries citing Vallejo locations still advertising their wares last week -- few with the same name or address as those listed early last year.
Vallejo has made several overtures at establishing regulations for the burgeoning new industry in recent years, going as far as retaining a consultant to draft new laws in fall 2011. However, court cases elsewhere in California involving cities and dispensary disputes -- some over regulation, others over prohibition -- have popped on the legal landscape.
To complicate matters further, the federal government still considers marijuana an illegal controlled substance, prohibiting manufacturing, cultivation, distribution and possession of marijuana. At around the same time the city was beginning to consider drafting regulations, the four California U.S. Attorneys offices announced plans for a statewide crackdown on dispensaries.
If approved, Vallejo's temporary moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries -- a ban that can be extended for up to two years -- will ostensibly give the city time to draft operational regulations for dispensaries, wait out ongoing court decisions, establish a plan for auditing dispensaries and potentially run criminal background checks on their operators, and establish zoning laws.
Contact staff writer Jessica A. York at (707) 553-6834 or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @JYVallejo.


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Lexi Lynn Brown - January 25, 2012
To Quinn and Erika Brown of Farnam on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, at The Women's Methodist Hospital in Omaha, a daughter, Lexi Lynn, weighing two pounds, eight ounces, and was 14 and three-fourths inches in length. She was welcomed home by two sisters, Tallee Jo and Hannah.
Grandparents are Tami Thomas of Rocky Ford, CO, Matt Fetty of Stapleton, and Byron and Marilyn Brown of Curtis.
Great-grandparents include B.J. Thomas of Rocky Ford, Bill and Jean Fetty of Kit Carson, CO, and Harry and Eleanor Brown of Gothenburg.


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3 hours is defintiely overkill. I find myself already tired of watching by 9:30 and then realize there's still half a show left. Three hours just comes off sloppy and gives us too many segments that arent fleshed out but just filler it seems like. YOu lose interest in the show easily.
I dont have much of a comment on the titles. They're doing ok so far to me. I just wish Bryan and Kane would stop yelling like idiots about themselves being the tag team champions. That gets annoying.
Legends have been appearing a little bit too much. I enjoy seeing them but after a while it wears thin. Either have them on the main roster appearing regularly or dont. Choose. On that note...I somewhat miss Nash. I really wanted him to have a long run with the WWE but after that match with Triple H he left completely.


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Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has called on the squad to become wiser
Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has called on the squad to become wiser in converting possession into wins.
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The Gunners are in the midst of a pre-Christmas slump - losing at Olympiakos in the Champions League and at home to Swansea in the preceding Premier League clash.
Without a win in four, Arsene Wenger finds himself under renewed pressure at the head of affairs - but France star Sagna maintains that the players need to help out by becoming more ruthless.
"We just need to be wiser. We have had the opportunity to win games, and for some reason we don't," Sagna told Arsenal Player.
"We need to work on it. We need to stay focused on the pitch and we need to work harder during training sessions. If we do that everything will be fine. I don't worry about it.
"Everyone is good in the Premier League. Everyone can beat everyone. The top teams are the most consistent ones.
"They just go game by game and want to take points. We have to step up and show the opposition who is on top. We've made some mistakes in the past and now we want to impose ourselves on our season."
Arsenal travel to The Hawthorns to face this season's surprise package West Brom on Saturday, and will start the game five points and five places below their hosts.


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Somehow, some way – and certainly winning every game helps – Notre Dame's coaching staff and players have built an atmosphere conducive to that elusive team chemistry.
"One thing I see that we have is that unity," Golson said. "With that, you can achieve great things. Having that brotherhood really helped us through and really helped us get to the point where we are now."
That's not to say Notre Dame, which plays Alabama in the BCS National Championship on Monday, didn't have moments of disagreement or out-and-out arguments. It couldn't have been pleasant for either Golson or Tommy Rees – or Andrew Hendrix – when coach Brian Kelly fluctuated on his quarterback. I'm sure there were sides drawn privately over which quarterback should be handling the load.
But you could also go through other areas of the team, outside of the obvious stars such as Manti Te'o or Tyler Eifert, and find areas where feelings could be hurt. Consider wide receiver John Goodman. His playing time was limited, even as he proved effective at making big catches when he got the chance.
The best coaches find a way, whether it's through tough love or off-field activities or something even more unorthodox, to bring players together, to get them to understand the larger goal is bigger than any of the individual parts.
"Our guys care about each other," Kelly said. "I'm not saying they're hanging out, every one, and love each other. But they care about each other. When you care about each other, you have a chance to be a good football team."
Kelly obviously has a strong grasp on the X's and O's of the game. He's a strategist and a good one. He knows how to prepare a team for every situation on the field. Yet if there was one thing that was considerably different this season, it was his decision to cut back on outside commitments, promotional or whatever, and spend more time with his players.
"If you are running around the country doing things, it's hard to have the pulse of your team," Kelly said. "I made it a point to spend more time with our team this year. …It was getting back to why you would want to coach college players. You want to learn about them, know their strengths and weaknesses, help them with their leadership skills.
"This has been my most enjoyable year because I got to spend more time with my team."
That time develops trust between coach and players, and allowed Kelly to make moves that might not have been popular but were accepted because the relationships had been built. It's the sort of trust that allows guys competing for playing time, such as Golson and Rees, to work together to make the team better even when they know one of them will likely be watching.
"I think this team is 12-0 just because of our unity," Golson said. "That really serves as the foundation of great teams for me. That's one thing I saw in this team earlier in the year, that togetherness and understanding of what we'd been through in the spring and summer and all those workouts. We've just been exemplifying that throughout the season."
Unity and brotherhood don't win games, necessarily. Golson must run the offense well against an Alabama defense that might not be as good as some of its predecessors, but still includes a bunch of "NFL first round picks," according to Notre Dame offensive coordinator Chuck Martin.
Notre Dame's defense must close down the Alabama running game and bring pressure on the quarterback. Te'o and the other defensive players must be ready for a potentially low-scoring game and tighten up in the red zone to surrender field goals before touchdowns if they surrender anything at all.
But there's no question a lack of unity and brotherhood – poor chemistry – can lead to a loss. If Notre Dame hadn't been a tight unit, would it have been able to pull out games like Pittsburgh, where it looked headed the wrong way almost from the start? Doubtful.
"A lot of pride and a lot of work behind the scenes go to those two things – guys caring about each other and playing the game the right way."
A band of brothers can be awfully tough to beat.


text: PEOPLE: Management Putting the 'Care' in Eyecare By Catherine Wolinski Monday, March 4, 2013 12:00 AM By Catherine Wolinski: Assistant Editor Throughout the month of February, VM staff aimed Cupid's arrows at optical industry members for our Valentine's Day themed social media campaign, Share the Love. After two weeks of encouraging fans and collecting submissions, we gathered a few of the Facebook posts from readers throughout the industry who were caring enough to "share" their admiration for a colleague or colleagues who inspire the workplace with their passion and love for the eyecare industry. Here's the first bundle of love-struck submissions. ■ email@example.com Alyssa Harvey"Alyssa Harvey is one of those unique individuals who 'shares the love' wherever she goes. Her dedication to Optometry Giving Sight radiates as she explains how her efforts help end refractive error blindness. She couldn't be more enthusiastic about what she does each day … We have had the joy of her working with us for over seven years now and the amount of energy she gives shows her love and passion for the charity. We, at Optometry Giving Sight, recognize Alyssa as we are the ones 'lucky in love' to have her and her passion for the charitable cause." —Pamela Capaldi Obrien, Optometry Giving Sight Liz McLemore Roxana Hastings"I am lucky enough to work with two amazing optometrists that are also my friends! Liz McLemore and Roxana Hastings at Island Girl Eyecare in Kailua, Hawaii, love their jobs, love their patients, and they make every day a joy at work! All of our patients see that and really appreciate the positive atmosphere in our office!" —Amy King, Amy Sacks Eyewear Kim Barnhouse"I'm lobbying to 'share the love' with my office manager, Kim Barnhouse. I saw something in Kim early on and I have watched her professional growth with awe. Kim is an amazing woman who is naturally able to earn respect. She is someone the staff confides in knowing their secrets are safe, and is a fair and wise adjudicator. Kim is an incredibly bright and dedicated employee. I am far from the easiest boss to work for, and especially for that reason I am honored to have the opportunity to introduce her to our industry. Thank you Kim for facing our challenges and getting us over some tough times through your steadfastness, intelligence and natural leadership ability, and thank you for over 10 years of loyal service." —Alan Glazier, OD, Shady Grove Eye and Vision Care Susan Weeks"It's time for me to 'Share the Love' for my optician Susan Weeks! Every day she goes above and beyond when it comes to putting our patients in the best lenses for their needs while also getting them in the most stylish frames. Her passion for helping our patients is unsurpassed and used as a model for the rest of our staff. She does more than just her optical duties and helps keep my headaches to a minimum while keeping the office running smoothly and effectively. Patients are always raving to me about her in the exam lane or in our online surveys. I can honestly say that The Vision Center at Seaside Farms does as well as it does due to Susan's hard work, great personality and passion for all things optical." —Brad Bodkin, OD, The Vision Center at Seaside Farms Helen Keller-Wallace "Sharing the Love for my office manager, Helen Keller-Wallace, who is always there when I need her to help me handle the tough stuff." —August Michael Wallace, OD, Texas State Optical


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Forestal is a chemical that is commonly used in chromatography. It is a solvent that is composed of acetic acid, hydrochloric acid and water. There are many techniques in chromatography and using Forestal is just one of them.
Forestal is also beneficial in separating anthocyanins through the use of chromatography. Anthocyanins are classified as water-soluble vacuolar pigments that are considered flavonoids that contribute to the taste and appeal of foods.
History and Origin
The use of Forestal in chromatography has made major breakthroughs in separating mixtures for further use of its components. Analyzing the content of mixtures is made easy with the use of solvents; this is seen in the use of simple filter paper kept at room temperature.
Ancient Uses
The use of Forestal during ancient times was unheard of. Mixtures and solutions were mostly studied according to the various physical characteristics that it had. The history of chromatography on the other hand began in the mid 19th century when separation of plant pigments was first studied. Chlorophyll in plants was studied extensively with the use of chromatography techniques and later when many other types of separating mixtures and solutions were introduced.
Modern Uses
During modern times, Forestal is considered vital in chromatography. Using 10:30:3 ratios by volume of acetic acid, water and hydrochloric acid will yield Forestal. It is used in paper chromatography wherein a small sample of solution or mixture is placed on the dot or line of a chromatography paper. This piece of paper is sealed in a jar with a layer of solvent. The solvent rises on the chromatography paper and as it meets the line with the sample mixture or solvent a reaction will happen that will determine whether a compound is a polar or a non-polar bond.
Forestal is also a main ingredient in thin layer chromatography. It is also similar in application with paper chromatography but the thin paper may be made of adsorbent chemicals such as silica gel, cellulose, alumina and many other inert substrates. Thin layer chromatography is faster and can allow for better compound quantification and differentiation between adsorbents used.
There are also many types of chromatography developed other than using chromatography paper. Affinity chromatography, liquid chromatography and gas chromatography are just some of the most widely used processes today.
Side Effects
There are no known side effects to exposure to Forestal. This solvent may not be used in most industries but it is definitely an essential ingredient in many chemical processes in a laboratory setting. However, if you work in direct contact with chemicals such as unprocessed Forestal in a laboratory setting, it is advised to wear protective clothing like gloves, mask and goggles to prevent accidental splashes and skin exposure.
If you experience any skin irritation, itching, redness and inflammation after handling chemicals or chromatography paper, wash your hands immediately or wash any skin that has come in contact with the chemical. Never handle chemicals without any protective clothing.
If you must handle chemicals or engage in laboratory experiments that handle chromatography paper, understand the correct procedure first and familiarize yourself with the proper laboratory precautions and essential equipment before you begin to handle or work with such chemicals.
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Just four days after Judge Denise Cote approved the settlement between the Department of Justice and Hachette, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, Amazon, the leading U.S. bookseller has begun to discount HarperCollins e-book titles.
Amazon has confirmed to PaidContent, which first reported the story, that it is indeed discounting HarperCollins e-books titles. The infamous "this price was set by the publisher" tag that accompanied all agency-price e-books on Amazon has been removed for HarperCollins titles.
HarperCollins titles are now also appearing in the Kindle Owners' Lending Library (KOLL), Amazon's answer to Netflix for e-books. The move is a significant add for Amazon, which is sure to make an announcement about it in the coming days.
UPDATE 3: A KOLL book was mistakenly reported by Digital Book World as HarperCollins when in fact it was not an HarperCollins book. There is no word yet as to whether HarperCollins titles will be included in the KOLL program. Read further on for earlier article updates.
A source familiar with the matter at Barnes & Noble, Amazon's chief e-book rival, has told Digital Book World that B&N is in talks with all three settling publishers but does not yet have new contracts in place.
UPDATE: It looks as if Barnes & Noble does have an agreement in place with HarperCollins as we are seeing the publisher's books discounted in the Nook store.
UPDATE 2: Sources at Barnes & Noble have reconfirmed that there aren't yet contracts in place between it and HarperCollins.
HarperCollins has issued the following statement:
"HarperCollins has reached agreements with our e-retailers that are consistent with the final judgment. Dynamic pricing and experimentation will continue to be a priority for us as we move forward."
As for "dynamic" It seems as if HarperCollins has elected to take an aggressive pricing approach to start. According to Publishers Lunch, some of its e-books are appearing on Kobo's and Barnes & Noble's bookstores at higher levels than they were under the old contracts.
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Roundup: Unlock doors with smartphones, iWatch trademark, dog's fitness tracker, more
iWatch watch: Rumors for the device have been swirling for a few months now. Now, according to a publication in Russia, Apple has filed a trademark there for the Apple iWatch. Geeky Gadgets
NSA surveillance: A National Security Agency's program to collect phone records has thwarted several attempted terrorist attacks in the U.S., Senate Intelligence Committee chair says. NBC News
Track your dog's fitness: Whistle is a new wireless device ($99.95) that tracks your dog's activity and rest patterns, and syncs to your smartphone or web app. There's also Tagg, a dog fitness tracker and GPS locator ($99.95 plus monthly data charge of $7.95). ABC News
Drivers, start your engines... With an app. General Motors says its free smartphone app will give you the car's key-fob functions on your smartphones, starting with all of the 2014 model-year vehicles with OnStar capability. (But you'll still need to carry your actual key fob to start the cars.) OnStar subscribers ($19-$28 a month) already has this capability. The free app will be a limited version of what subscribers get. Detroit Free Press
Tell your Disney story: Share your experience at Walt Disney World with your friends online with a new app that lets you tell your story about your trip. Not just tweets and Facebook updates, but in a narrative form. Orlando Sentinel
Google tease: Google Glass get its first porn app. But the Tits and Glass app gets banned soon after because of Google has banned "sexually explicit" Glassware. Digital Trends
Windows Phone catching up: New data from Canalys says Microsoft is expected to almost catch up with Apple in global shipments of the Windows Phone smartphones by 2017. Google's Android OS will continue to dominate, but iOS and WP will compete for second place. PCMag.com
Travel aide: A set of free iOS apps from Rosetta Stone helps users learn the basics and common phrases of another language in French, Spanish, German and Italian. The apps use speech recognition to help you pronounce the words correctly. Reuters
Phone security: Experts, including Microsoft's chief online safety officer, says the single most important way to protect your mobile device is to lock it with a password. Computerworld
No more jangling keys: Smartphones can control the house alarm, garage-door opening, AC, and now, even the front door. Use your phone to unlock or lock the front door of your home with a August Smart-Lock just by being in proximity of the device that's attached to the deadbolt on the inside of the door. The $199 Smart-Lock is due out later this year. ABC News


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The recent floods and rising immigration create the picture of a country which cannot govern itself effectively, Nigel Farage has told Ukip members at the party's spring conference in Torquay.
In a rallying cry ahead of the European and local elections on May 22, the Ukip leader said "together we can get our country back".
Speaking at the spring conference in Torquay, Mr Farage claimed his party poses the biggest threat to the political establishment in modern times.
Mr Farage told the party: "Immigration has now become the number one issue in British politics. We cannot have our own immigration policy and remain a member of the European Union.
"80% of the British people did not want borders to come down with Romania and Bulgaria, but they did, we have lost control and we want to take it back.
"In fact, we've sunk so low as a nation that we now cannot even deport foreign criminals without the say-so of a foreign court.
"Our ruling classes have lost confidence in this country and its people.
"That lack of confidence is reflected in the way our own country is governed too, and no better example of that can be the recent crisis that we've had over the floods."
Mr Farage said it appeared the country was "unfit" to manage its affairs and aimed his fire at the Environment Agency.
He called for a public inquiry into the handling of the floods by the agency.
"We have handed over the day-to-day management of many important aspects of our lives to quangos like - yes, you've guessed it - the Environment agency," Mr Farage said.
"Whose priorities appear to be more concerned on the preservation of molluscs, beetles and water voles than our farmer and our householders; compliance with EU directives being more important than flood prevention.
"If I lived in Somerset, I would be very angry at the lack of dredging, which this time last year, people cried out for.
"A full public inquiry is needed to establish the basis upon which this quango operates."


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Measurement of Outcome of Surgical Treatment in Patients With Acromegaly
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OBJECTIVES: I. Compare growth hormone (GH) levels at baseline and after glucose suppression measured with both a polyclonal radioimmunoassay and a highly sensitive immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) in patients with acromegaly and normal volunteers.
II. Measure the levels of IGF-I and its binding protein, IGFBP-3, in these cohorts.
III. Determine any correlation between levels of IGF-I and IGFBP-3 and GH suppressibility as assessed by sensitive IRMA.
IV. Determine if patients who demonstrate biochemical features of mild GH excess are at risk for progression to active disease.
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PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Blood samples are collected and assessed for growth hormone and IGF-I by polyclonal radioimmunoassay (RIA) and immunoradiometric assay (IRMA). Growth hormone is measured at baseline and 60, 90, and 120 minutes after a 100 g glucose drink. Serum glucose is measured at baseline and at 2 hours post dextrose administration by the glucose hexokinase method.
Clinical scores are determined for headache, perspiration, fatigue, joint pain, and acne.
Exams and tests may be repeated every 6 months for 2 years.
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Diagnosis of acromegaly and treated with transsphenoidal surgery
Biochemically and histologically confirmed growth hormone secreting tumor
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- Greater than 6 months since prior surgery
Other: At least 1 month since prior bromocriptine or octreotide
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Performance status: Ambulatory
Hepatic: No active hepatic disease
Renal: No active renal disease
- No diabetes mellitus
- No glucose intolerance
- Hypopituitarism allowed if on stable doses of replacement therapy
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00005100
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Keywords provided by National Center for Research Resources (NCRR):
endocrine disorders
rare disease
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Bone Diseases, Endocrine
Bone Diseases
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Pituitary Diseases
Hypothalamic Diseases
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
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Evolution Hoax
The King of the Day of Judgment… (Surat al-Fatiha, 1:3)
On the Day of Judgment, people will be resurrected and gathered together to account for their deeds. On that Day, they will have neither the will nor the opportunity to pay attention to the people around them, whether they are their parents, spouses, or children. Due to this Day's fearsome nature, everyone will pay attention only to themselves, for:
What will convey to you what the Day of Judgment is? Again! What will convey to you what the Day of Judgment is? It is the Day when a self will have no power to help any other self in any way. The command that Day will be Allah's alone. (Surat al-Infitar, 82:17-19)
On that Day, anything to which a person attaches too much attention will be reduced to insignificance. From then on, any mundane relation or kinship will lose all importance, for the only value that will remain is one's faith in Allah. No one will be able to help another person, for only Allah, if He wills, can save a person from this detrimental situation.
Each of us will be alone before Allah's presence, the Owner of the Day of Judgment, just as we were alone when we were first created. Each of our deeds and thoughts will be displayed on the Day of Judgment, for He never forgets any detail, no matter how small. Allah creates a setting that befits His Honor and calls His servants to account. However, He saves anyone He wills through His mercy.
On this Day, when unbelievers will be overwhelmed by a grievous regret, believers will be joyful and exuberant:
... On the Day when Allah will not disgrace the Prophet and those who had faith along with him... (Surat at-Tahrim, 66:8)
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There will be but one Great Blast, and then their eyes will open. They will say: "Alas for us! This is the Day of Reckoning!" This is the Day of Decision you used to deny. (Surat as-Saffat, 37:19-21)
Woe that Day to the deniers, those who deny the Day of Reckoning. No one denies it except for every evil aggressor. (Surat al-Mutaffifin, 83:10-12)


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Squeezo® Strainer
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Make Homemade Sauces and Preserves without Peeling or Coring
- Get the most from your harvest with the Squeezo® Strainer
- Transform fruits and vegetables into seed-free, skin-free sauces and juices
- Perfect for tomato sauce, applesauce, purees, jams, soups and baby food
- The Squeezo Strainer includes a standard screen
- The Deluxe Squeezo Strainer includes standard screen, berry screen and pumpkin screen
The Squeezo Strainer quickly and easily separates seeds, peels, cores and stems with a simple turn of the handle, so you get the most juice and puree with the least amount of effort. Simply add tomatoes, berries, steamed apples or vegetables into the hopper, turn the handle, and the juice and puree pour down the chute, while the seeds and skins are discharged separately. The juice and puree are ready for eating, cooking, freezing or canning. The Squeezo Strainer is the original — and still the best — all-metal food mill. It's made in the USA from aluminum and stainless steel, with no plastic parts to stain or retain odors. The built-in clamp lets you attach it securely to a table or countertop up to 2-1/2" thick. Recipes and instructions are also included.
The Squeezo comes with a standard screen (1/16" holes) for making tomato sauce, applesauce and baby food, plus a wooden plunger and cleaning brush. The Deluxe Squeezo Strainer comes with three screens: a standard screen, a berry screen and a pumpkin screen. The berry screen has extra-fine mesh (1/64" holes) that removes all but the tiniest seeds, so it's perfect for making seedless raspberry and blackberry jams. The pumpkin screen has larger, 1/8" holes and is ideal for pumpkin and squash purees and potatoes, as well as coarser applesauce and salsa.
- Aluminum, stainless steel, rubber, nylon bushing
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- Hopper is 9" in diameter x 6" deep and holds 2-1/2 quarts
- Includes standard screen with 1/16" holes
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- Attaches to tables up to 2-1/2" thick
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We have used this kitchen tool for 40 years and no device works better. Anybody can process large amounts of tomatoes, berries, squash, apples etc. It is most desirable to have all the screens so buy the complete set including all three screens. Ours works fine after 40 years and well worth the price if you want to produce large amounts of fruit or vegetables.
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- A real time saver
- Better Than Plastic Model
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The best wedding gift we recieved 28 years ago. Saves lots of time during tomatoe season.
More durable than plastic lower priced competitors
Well Worth the money, buy the deluxe version so you get all the screens right away.
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- Anything Pureed
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I had one if these when I lived in Switzerland and, as many people, had a surplus of tomatoes and lots and lots of wild berries that I wanted to preserve. I would easily process 100 lbs of tomatoes in about 45 minutes with nary a seed or piece of skin in the finished product. The berry screen is a must if you like to make berry sauces.
We lived in an area that had acres of wild blackberries which I turned into a great topping for winter desserts. This machine will do pretty much anything you can think of with fruit and vegetables. An excellent investment.
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New Orleans, 38 months after Hurricane Katrina: Barack Obama has just been elected to the White House, giving this battered, majority-black city reason for optimism. Yet for every entrenched resident who hopes to improve his or her lot – or just return to a sense of pre-Katrina normalcy – others are intent on capitalizing on the city's vulnerability and suffocating its culture.
Created by David Simonand Eric Overmyer, the Peabody Award-winning drama series TREME returns for its five-episode conclusion SUNDAY, DEC. 1, 2013 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Beginning in Nov. 2008 and culminating at Mardi Gras 2009, the new season revisits the musicians, chefs, Mardi Gras Indians and other familiar New Orleanians who continue to rebuild their lives, their homes and their culture in the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane that caused the near-death of an American city.
Heightened by a historic presidential election, the promise of economic and cultural recovery in New Orleans is tempered by sobering economics, continued police corruption and the ongoing specter of violence and crime. More than three years after the flooding that followed Hurricane Katrina, nothing in the civic firmament seems to work as it should. New Orleanians are subject to corrupt and brutal law enforcement, a fragile school system and economic priorities that almost willfully exclude the people who need help.
But one thing works: The culture.
In this improbable city, which is responsible for some of America's greatest cultural gifts, the protagonists of TREME can rely on little, other than a sense of what they can, and must, create that gives life in New Orleans power and value. Here, the multiculturalism that has created and sustained the Crescent City – a blend that is French and Caribbean, Spanish and African-American and American – is a value embraced and understood by those who can't imagine living anywhere else. By such currency, New Orleans keeps its people committed to it, despite the odds.
This season, as one major character bravely faces his mortality, others look to make headway in careers, relationships and artistic endeavors, all amidst hope that an Obama administration will bring renewed attention and financial aid to New Orleans. The results are mixed, as opportunities end up in the hands of outsiders looking for quick financial gain, while the guardians of the flame struggle to make their voices heard over the din of construction and local politics.
The ensemble cast of TREME includes: Wendell Pierce as Antoine Batiste; Khandi Alexander as LaDonna Batiste-Williams; Clarke Peters as Albert Lambreaux; Rob Brown as Delmond Lambreaux; Steve Zahn as Davis McAlary; Kim Dickens as Janette Desautel; Melissa Leo as Toni Bernette; Lucia Micarelli as Annie Tee; Michiel Huisman as Sonny; David Morse as Terry Colson; Jon Seda as Nelson Hidalgo; India Ennenga as Sofia Bernette; and Chris Coy as L.P. Everett.
As ever, TREME will feature live performances of New Orleans music in its natural environment, the clubs and streets and homes of the city. Musicians featured in season four include John Boutté, Kermit Ruffins, Michael Doucet, Davis Rogan, Don B, Guitar Lightnin' Lee, Ellis Marsalis, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Terence Blanchard, Aurora Nealand, Corey Glover, Ed Gerrard, Christie Jourdain, Jon Cleary, Donald Harrison, Jr., Kidd Jordan, Dr. John, Jon Batiste, Charmaine Neville and Tom McDermott. Culinary guest actors this season include David Chang and Emeril Lagasse.
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Episode #32: "Yes We Can Can"
Debut: SUNDAY, DEC. 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Dec. 1 (11:00 p.m.), 3 (11:00 p.m.), 4 (10:00 p.m.) and 5 (2:15 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Dec. 2 (10:00 p.m.), 6 (8:00 p.m.), 7 (11:00 p.m.) and 14 (10:00 p.m.)
New Orleans celebrates the election of Barack Obama; Desautel opens her own Bywater restaurant; LaDonna rebuilds Gigi's bar; school band director Batiste gets invested in his students' lives.
Episode #33: "This City"
Debut: SUNDAY, DEC. 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Dec. 8 (11:00 p.m.), 10 (11:00 p.m.), 11 (10:00 p.m.) and 12 (1:30 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Dec. 9 (10:00 p.m.), 13 (8:00 p.m.), 14 (11:00 p.m.) and 21 (10:00 p.m.)
Lambreaux learns his cancer has spread; Delmond plays with Terence Blanchard in New York; Annie wins song of the year for "This City"; violence strikes one of Batiste's students.
Episode #34: "Dippermouth Blues"
Debut: SUNDAY, DEC. 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Dec. 15 (11:00 p.m.), 17 (11:00 p.m.), 18 (10:00 p.m.) and 19 (3:40 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Dec. 16 (10:00 p.m.), 20 (8:00 p.m.), 21 (11:00 p.m.) and 28 (10:00 p.m.)
McAlary and Desautel spend New Year's Eve together; Batiste picks up a movie job; LaDonna comforts Lambreaux; Colson offers to testify, and the NOPD retaliates.
Episode #35: "Sunset on Louisianne"
Debut: SUNDAY, DEC. 22 (9:00-10:00 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Dec. 22 (11:00 p.m.), 24 (11:00 p.m.), 25 (10:00 p.m.) and 26 (2:50 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Dec. 23 (10:00 p.m.), 27 (8:00 p.m.) and 28 (11:00 p.m.)
McAlary celebrates his 40th; Bernette gets a break in her case; Annie dumps her band; Lambreaux insists that Delmond carry on as Big Chief after he's gone; Everett returns to New Orleans.
Episode #36: "To Miss New Orleans" (series finale)
Debut: SUNDAY, DEC. 29 (9:00-10:15 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Dec. 29 (11:15 p.m.) and 31 (11:00 p.m.)
HBO2 playdate: Dec. 30 (10:00 p.m.)
Colson is offered a transfer; guardians send Lambreaux home; Batiste takes his sons to a Dr. John gig; Hidalgo returns to Texas; McAlary revisits his pothole, now decorated.
For more on the series, visit facebook.com/hbo and twitter.com @HBO #Treme


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Create Your Own Recycling Station
These do-it-yourself recycling bin labels make it easy to "stick" to doing your part for the environment—and it can help encourage others to make that eco-effort, too. In just minutes you can set up your own recycling station at your home, office or school by attaching these labels onto large bins or containers. Don't forget to contact your local recycling center for information on getting recycled materials picked up or dropped off. Recycling can help save the planet and when you receive the cash redemption value, it can even put some money in your pocket.
Instructions: Open the recycling template, or create your own recycling label with Avery Design & Print Online.
Instructions: Create a separate label for each bin and customize it by entering the type of material that will be collected in each bin, such as "Aluminum Cans," "Glass," "Plastic Bottles," or "Paper."
Instructions: Print each label on 8-1/2" x 11" Avery I.D. Labels.
Instructions: Position each of the labels onto their respective recycling bins. Now you're ready – and set – to recycle!


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Toy Machine founder Ed Templeton is a true renaissance man, having found success as a professional skateboarder and artist, and as the owner of one of the most respected brands in skating. Toy Machine has a well-earned reputation for both quality and fresh designs, and its expanding catalog now includes everything from skateboards to tee shirts to socks. With Templeton responsible for all of the artwork, Toy Machine has been able to create products that speak to the skate community, something that a trend-hopping brand will never be able to accomplish. Toy Machine's team includes Thrasher's 2010 skater of the year Leo Romero, as well as Collin Provost, Matt Bennett, Daniel Lutheran, and others.
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Topic: 2 years 10 months cancer free!
I went to Mayo clinic a couple weeks ago and had good scans and blood work. (My resection was 1/5/10.) Yay, still cancer free!!! The only concern my oncologist, Dr. Alberts, had was that my alpha fetoprotein was a bit elevated from 6 months ago so I need to repeat that in 3 months. I don't hear much mention of that test and I'm wondering if other cc patients have that done routinely? I'm feeling very blessed and am grateful for every day!


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Social media for natural disasters and health epidemics provides a valuable window into what is happening on the ground. Social media data can help track diseases and serve as a powerful method of communication letting people know what is happening. Healthcare is just beginning to understand the value of big data.
Google first gained attention for helping to predict influenza outbreaks based on search volume but scientists from Bristol University took it a step further with Twitter — they analyzed 50 million geo-tagged tweets related to flu and their results nearly perfectly correlated with national health statistics from the CDC.
Social data went a step further when scientists used Twitter to predict cholera outbreaks in Haiti. In 2010, a 7.0 earthquake ravaged the small island of Haiti, a third-world country with meager infrastructure. The island began preparing for disease outbreaks, specifically cholera. During the height of the cholera outbreak, the island was losing people at the rate of 50 people a day and a total of more than 3,000 people were killed that year. Scientists began tracking cholera outbreaks via Twitter and found that social data could beat the official reports by up to two weeks. As one of the scientists noted, "Not all cholera patients go to hospitals to be counted officially."
This isn't the first time that social data has played an important role after an earthquake. During the aftermath of Japan's earthquake in 2011, social media played an important role in helping to identify how people could obtain medicine for their chronic illnesses that still needed treatment but so many of the traditional pharmaceutical supply chains were cut off.
Like in the Japanese earthquake, there is immense potential for social data to help emergency responders during a disaster. During the Fourmile Canyon Fire in Boulder in 2010, VisionLink provided fire crews and managers a real-time view into what was happening on the ground by layering geo-tagged Tweets and Flickr images they got from Gnip onto a Google map of the area. With this information, emergency workers were better able to see what was happening on the ground.
Studies have proven that people rely on information communicated via social media in emergencies. A study from the University of Western Sydney found that people relied on official news channels and social media and shared and re-tweeted the most useful information. The authors of the study believe that social media helps people to not feel alone as well as to help getting the message out. Which also echoes a study put together by the Red Cross that shows one-third of the U.S. population said they would use social media to let their loved ones know they were safe. Which is exactly why Red Cross has created their own social media control room powered by Radian6.
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Exhibit--Saul Bass: The Hollywood Connection
Started by scottgordon, Dec 29 2006 06:38 PM
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Posted 29 December 2006 - 06:38 PM
Posted 29 December 2006 - 07:14 PM
sweet im not far from skirball, I'll check it out
Posted 11 January 2007 - 03:54 AM
(As noted by Scott Gordon last month)
During his distinguished career, graphic designer Saul Bass (19201996) became a legend for conceiving the now-iconic logos of such companies as AT&T and United Airlines. Bass is also recognized for transforming motion-picture title sequences from static typography into an art form. This exhibition focuses on Bass's work for the American film industry. On view are posters, soundtrack-album covers, Bass's storyboard of the famous shower scene in Psycho (1960), and continuous screenings of a montage of selected film titles edited by Bass and his wife, Elaine. The documentary Why Man Creates (1968), for which Bass won an Academy Award, will also be screened in the exhibition.
It was award-winning filmmaker Otto Preminger who offered Bass his first opportunity to design a title sequencefor the film Carmen Jones (1954). From this groundbreaking early experience, Bass would come to work with such illustrious filmmakers as Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, and Martin Scorcese, all of whom valued Bass's creative use of animation, live action, and dynamic typography. Basswho, beginning with Spartacus (1960), collaborated with his wife, Elaineproduced more than fifty title sequences for such celebrated films as The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), Vertigo (1958), Exodus (1960), Grand Prix (1966), and Cape Fear (1991).
TuesdaySaturday, 12:005:00 p.m.
Thursday until 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Closed Monday, including December 25
$8 General, $6 Seniors and Full-Time Students
All exhibitions are free to Members and Children under 12.
All exhibitions are free to the public on Thursday.
Ruby Gallery exhibitions are always free to the public.
For more information, call (310) 440-4500
The Skirball Cultural Center is located in the Sepulveda Pass off the 405 Freeway at Skirball Center Drive, 2.5 miles south of the 101 Freeway.
There are no bad keyframes, only misunderstood keyframes.
Posted 11 January 2007 - 11:58 PM
did someone say field trip?
I have a permission slip and $8
I have a permission slip and $8
Does anyone really read these signatures?
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Posted 12 January 2007 - 02:02 AM
I'm just excited that Govinda posted something.
Posted 13 January 2007 - 02:55 PM
Awww! Maybe I should just sock-puppet for awhile.
There are no bad keyframes, only misunderstood keyframes.
Posted 14 January 2007 - 05:15 PM
anyone go to this?
i'm thinkin of leaving to seei t today
i'm thinkin of leaving to seei t today
Posted 24 January 2007 - 09:58 AM
I would love to go to this. I really like Saul Bass's work.
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LIVONIA, Mich. - The Livonia Fire Department responded to an early morning fire at an apartment complex on Sunday.
Police say when they arrived to the Franklin Square Apartments, the building was already engulfed in flames.
The fire started after 5:00 a.m. in a unit located on the 28000 block of Lancaster, near 5 Mile and Middlebelt roads.
Police said a 42-year-old woman and her 41-year-old husband were found outside the building with two of their three children.
The woman told officers the third child was still inside the apartment.
A police sergeant and three officers attempted to get into the building, but they were stopped at the top of the second floor by the intensity of the blaze.
Members of the Livonia Fire Department arrived and were able to enter and find the 10-year-old child, who is now listed in critical condition at the University of Michigan Hospital.
The woman and her 2-year-old daughter were treated for minor injuries at Botsford Hospital. The husband is currently listed in critical condition.
Another child, age 7, is listed in serious condition also at U of M.
Police are still investigating the cause of the fire and no other injuries were reported.
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Bob Ray, the self-described "international artist with a camera," and artist Jill Denton present photography in the new wave of art exhibition titled a "Flash Gallery." The one-night-only event is scheduled 5-8 p.m. Dec. 12 at 164 Main St. in downtown Los Altos.
A "Flash Gallery" is a one-night event held in select locations, such as wineries, Main Street stores and private estates across the United States and Europe. The events are designed for visitors to experience new photography, become inspired and meet the artists who created it.
Ray, a Saratoga resident, believes and begins every appearance with the motto "Cameras don't take pictures, people do."
He teaches and shoots photography around the world and is slated to show work from his recent three-month European tour.
Denton, a Pleasanton resident, creates "TreeForm" in acrylics, a forest of colorful, curvy trees, each with its own feminine charm. Denton's artistic eye has a new focus on photography shot and produced exclusively on an iPad.
For more information, visit bobray.net or jilldenton.com.


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Louisville coach Charlie Strong says quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will play Thursday against Rutgers despite an injury to his left wrist.
Bridgewater sustained the injury in his non-throwing hand in a triple-overtime loss to Connecticut on Saturday. He later in the game also went down with an ankle injury. Neither kept him out of the game, and Strong says he expects neither to prevent the Big East's most proficient quarterback from playing this week, either.
What he does hope to see different is better protection for Bridgewater. The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder has the size to withstand a few hits, but no quarterback can operate at full strength under constant duress.
"The thing that happened last week is we just didn't do a good job protecting Teddy," Strong told the website, MyCentralJersey.com. "We have to do a better job of protecting, not letting our quarterback get hit. Yes, he's banged up a little big but he came back the second half against Connecticut. We just know that Teddy is tough. He's a true competitor. So we'll be able to go with him."
If Rutgers wins this game, it is the outright champion of the Big East. If Louisville wins, and Cincinnati beats Connecticut, there will be a four-way tie of teams with 5-2 league records. The team with the highest ranking in the final BCS standings would get the BCS bowl bid.


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Action timed to coincide with groundbreaking for Bush's presidential library at SMU
DAVID TAFFET | Staff Writer email@example.com
While George Bush and Dick Cheney broke ground on the new presidential library at Southern Methodist University on Tuesday, Nov. 16, about 100 people from around the country gathered a few blocks away to protest.
Although only one rainbow flag was flown during the protest, members of the LGBT community were prominent among the protesters. That one flag flew from the wheelchair of Kay Lucas.
Lucas was director of the Crawford Peace House, which has since closed. That house was near the main intersection in Crawford, down the road from the Bush ranch. During Bush's presidency, the property was the center of anti-war activity and where Cindy Sheehan staged her protests.
Sheehan became the face of the anti-war movement after her son, Casey, was killed in action in Iraq in 2004. She spoke at the rally at SMU.
Dallas gay activist Aaron Rathbun attended the rally dressed in his graduation cap and gown and held a sign on stage that read, "Bush failed us."
"I didn't have on any rainbow paraphernalia," said Aaron Rathbun, "I went representing academia."
He said he went to listen and was impressed by the array of speakers. He mentioned a CIA trainer who left the agency during the Bush administration.
Rathbun said he was impressed by the conviction of someone who would give up his career by saying, "I'm not going to do this anymore."
He also pointed to another speaker, Col. Ann Wright, who spent 29 years in the military and another 16 years as a diplomat. She resigned her diplomatic post to protest Bush administration policy.
A march began at about 9:30 a.m. at Mockingbird Station along Central Expressway and ended on the SMU campus outside Ford Stadium on the corner of Mockingbird Lane and Airline.
Five different police forces kept protesters and counter-protesters apart. The march began in Dallas, crossed into Highland Park and ended on campus in University Park. Police from each of the three cities remained in their own jurisdictions.
SMU campus police also were on hand at the rally, which was on campus. Sheriff's department officers guarded the groundbreaking and former administration officials in riot gear with helmets, shields and batons.
While Rathbun said he was pleased with turnout at the protest, he said it was underreported because camera crews and journalists were not allowed to come and go from the groundbreaking site.
"They were on lockdown," he said.
Only pre-approved guests and media were allowed near the library site.
Colleen Rowley, who was Time magazine's 2002 person of the year as one of the year's whistleblowers and has since run for Congress, tried marching from the protest site toward the groundbreaking.
"The police looked as sad as we did," Rowley said.
She wore all black with a white expressionless mask and the name of an Iraq War soldier killed in action hanging on a sign around her neck.
Radio host and QueerLiberaction activist Rick Vanderslice led some of the chanting and was one of the speakers. He echoed the event's "Arrest Bush" theme.
He said that the policy institute was being built to justify the policies of the Bush administration. He said that cannot be allowed to happen and called them war criminals who should be arrested and brought to justice.
"We all know that this library is just a way for him to rewrite his own history until it becomes a fait accompli," Vanderslice said.
He said he was struck by the age of most of the protesters.
"Everyone was middle age or older," he said. The old anti-war hippies."
He was curious about the absence of any SMU students at the protest, noting a few who had come from University of North Texas and even one who came to Dallas from Baylor. Only two SMU staff stood across the street to observe despite the large number who had signed a petition to keep the library off campus.
However, many SMU students who were interested in the groundbreaking ceremony were watching the event on a large screen TV truck set up nearby. Campus officials reported that a large number logged onto the Internet to watch.
Vanderslice said that the rally was a weeklong event to activate people.
"I still think there's efficacy in protesting," Vanderslice said. "Younger people look at protesting as an antique."
He said the Bush administration was such an enemy of the LGBT community, more should have attended, but understood that the rally took place during the workday and a school day.
"There must be consequences for misconduct," he said. "We must demand justice."
"With the scope of the atrocities done, I'd like to see Bush held accountable to an international tribunal," Rathbun said.
Many of the protesters held signs that said "Arrest Bush" and "Arrest Cheney First." A few criticized Obama for continuing Bush's war policies.
Code Pink founder Medea Benjamin listed a variety of Bush administration atrocities such as water boarding, denying global warming and "bombing Iraq into the Stone Age." She said she was amazed that after he admitted some of these things in his new book, no investigation was taking place.
Sheehan explained why she had traveled to Dallas from her home in California for the protest.
"You can't put a bloom on that lily," she said. "He wasn't a good person. He wasn't a good president. We can't let him rewrite history."
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition November 19, 2010.


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MYSA Travel Soccer Programs
As players get older playing in the MYSA, many want to play in a more competitive environment with a consistent level of coaching and development. The next level of soccer above Recreation is commonly referred to as 'Travel Soccer'. However, that name can be a bit misleading as the amount of travel involved is usually quite low. You generally travel 15-90 minutes to 4-5 'away' games per season. The rest of the matches and all practices are held here in Mebane. Travel Soccer is also not 'one' program, but rather a series of levels that vary by age.
Despite there being many levels of 'travel soccer', many aspects are the same for all teams:
- Travel teams are mainly coached by MYSA Staff Coaches with many years of experience coaching soccer who hold high level coaching licenses from the USYSA, USSF, and NSCAA.
- Half of each team's matches will be 'home' matches played at local fields while the other 'away' matches are usually within a 15-90 minute drive. The MYSA and NCYSA try to minimize travel as much as possible while still providing a competitive schedule of matches.
- All travel teams practice twice a week for 60-90 minutes with practices run by the team coaches as well as professional trainers from Premier UK. Players also get to face new players and coaching styles as they play teams from other leagues.
- Players tryout for travel teams each Spring and play for that team in both the Fall and Spring. Note that Academy age players (Rising U8-U10) go through 'assessments' as opposed to tryouts, with most players offered spots to participate. The assessments are designed to see if a player is ready to train at a higher level. Tryouts/assessments are normally held in late May the week before or after Memorial Day.
MYSA Travel Soccer Programs
- Academy (U8-U10 Age Players) – The MYSA Academy program is designed to give U8-U10 age players an exciting development environment as well as an introduction into the travel soccer experience. The focus of this program is player development, NOT wins and standings (scores are not kept in this program). Players do not need to be super stars – they simply need to have a reasonable amount of raw athleticism and a desire to become a better soccer player. Select teams play against teams from other nearby clubs. Click here for more details.
- Challenge (U11-U18 Age Players) – Challenge soccer is sort of a 'bridge' level between Recreation and Classic level soccer. Teams still travel to half their matches and receive the same development and training as Select and Classic teams, but the level of competition is generally 'in-between' Recreation and Classic.
- Classic (U11-U18 Age Players) – Classic teams play in geographical 'divisions' in the NCYSA Classic League. Teams are divided into 2-3 'levels' (2nd Div, 1st Div, Premier) and our Classic teams may play teams from anywhere in North Carolina, depending on the age and makeup of their division, though teams are generally grouped by geography. MYSA teams generally play many of the same clubs as the Challenge division will (Burlington, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Jamestown, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh).
Parents often have many questions about travel soccer, so the MYSA has put together the following documents which layout our vision for travel soccer and player development, as well as a list of frequently asked questions we often answer each year.
- MYSA Travel Soccer Guidelines
- MYSA Travel Soccer Frequently Asked Questions
- MYSA Travel Team Tryout Registration Form
If you have any questions about the MYSA Challenge or Classic programs, please contact Scott Green (919-619-7384).
If you have any questions about the MYSA Select program, please contact Scott Green (919-619-7384).


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Whiting, Ind. -- Research released Wednesday by CouponCabin.com showed that more than half of U.S. adults' online shopping habits won't be impacted by rising shipping costs.
According to the survey, conducted by Harris Interactive for CouponCabin.com, 51% of those polled said they are neither more or less likely to shop online, even with potentially increasing shipping costs. An additional 7% said they are more likely to shop online.
Of those who said they will continue to shop online, 73% said they will be more likely to shop online at a website that offers free shipping as opposed to one that doesn't.
"Free shipping offers entice online consumers, but retailers may have more difficulty providing them as costs rise," said Jackie Warrick, senior savings advisor at CouponCabin.com. "To still present free shipping as an option, some stores may need to increase item prices to absorb the cost effectively. Regardless, budget-savvy consumers will seek out free shipping in as many ways as they can."
In addition to shopping on sites that automatically offer free shipping, most online shoppers search for free shipping coupon codes for their purchases. In fact, 77% of U.S. adults who shop online at all search for free shipping codes at least sometimes. Twenty-four percent indicate that they do so often, while 25% sometimes do. Twenty-three percent never or rarely search for free shipping codes when shopping online.


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Was It Something I Said?Mystery teasers are little stories where you need to figure out what happened based on the given clues.
"Nora Shekrie, your reputation precedes you." Her second cousin once added, Sir Loine of Boef met her at the rail depot near his home in Northumberland, UK.
"I'll sue the Mirror," she grinned; he returned the smile.
"Truly, Ralph Pennies thinks quite highly of you, and we think highly of his recommendations on this side of the pond."
"I'll admit, it came as quite a surprise."
"Quite. I understand that this is your first murder case?"
"It's the first time anyone has ever hired me to consult."
"Really! An auspicious beginning, I must say. Reads like one of those trade paperbacks, I suppose." He gestured at the bookseller's across the street.
"Perhaps; I wouldn't know. Now that I'm here, please tell me the facts as you know them. Ralph was hardly lucid, especially over that wretched trans-Atlantic linkage."
"Of course, the important thing is that you're here, and can view the situation with a clear eye -- or ear, as the case may be."
"That might be important?"
"It's one of our signal clues."
"The facts, please, your Lordship."
"Certainly, if you'll admit to being family and call me Harold from now on."
"Thank you, your ... Haroldship." She chuckled.
"The inn in town was hosting the town meeting to consider redistricting. Tempers flared a bit, and we recessed to let the hotheads find a draught and cool off. When we reconvened fifteen minutes later, we found one of the council in his room, dead. Struck with a blunt object, loss of blood, but dead from the impact."
"So you think it's a matter of hot heads?"
"Yes; the new village boundaries would exchange the old way of life for the new. The close-knit village would become a center for growth. Some can't abide it, and others say they must have it to survive."
"So there were deep feelings under the hot heads."
"This has been brewing for longer than the ale, I'm afraid."
"So what are the clues?"
"The victim was for keeping the old ways, so we suspect the supporters of the new. Too many to haul them all off to the gaol for the night, even if the constable could make the excuse of disturbing the general peace."
"Not to mention bad politics when his position is up for review."
"You do understand some. All to the good. They have the weapon, a simple club, but no prints. Some fibers on the club, perhaps from gloves, perhaps from the victim's own shirt, when the murderer wiped it clean and tossed it in the basement laundry tub."
"Rum go!"
"You know a little of the language?"
"Even Yankees pick up some, here and there."
"On to the next, then. One of the staff heard an argument in the room, perhaps a minute before a noise he thought might have been the fatal blow. He doesn't know placements, but said that the one voice sounded like Bugs Bunny, but angry. He couldn't say why."
"A Brooklyn accent!"
"Brooklyn is part of New York City. That's the accent they used for Bugs Bunny's voice."
"I see. We thought it was probably from the States, and Ralph had mentioned you were in the area, just in the line of family news, you know, and now you're here."
"Of course. So how many Yanks are there in this meeting?"
"None that we know of. Several new residents, all on the side of growth, but none from out of the country, or so we thought."
"So someone is hiding their background?"
"That's what the constable thinks. He's no village idiot, and I agree that someone from the States might want to keep it quiet, just to fit in for a while. The last person from the States who bought a place here, left after eleven months, still without finding his balance. The locals don't take to foreigners readily."
"Or change, I gather."
"Well, can you see that I get seated near the newcomers? Maybe I can detect a little of the accent, or see a sign that looks like an American covering a murder instead of a local upset about stagnation and a by-election."
Ten minutes later, Nora was in the middle of the "new" group, taking and making good jabs at American life, and near the bottom of her first glass of the local. She listened hard, but had trouble separating the characteristics of local speech from any hint of Brooklynese.
"To the Queen!" someone proposed. Nora turned toward LeBlanc and made eye contact. He returned her friendly glance and clinked her glass, as if sharing some minor intimacy.
"To Her Majesty!" he intoned heartily, downing his half-pint in one long pull.
The others were staring at him. Nora looked around, caught Harold's eye, and the constable frog-marched LeBlanc down to the lock-up for questioning.
What gave him away?
HintIt wasn't his accent this time.
AnswerYou don't clink glasses during a toast to the Queen: legend has it that each clink heralds the death of a seaman in the Royal Navy. A life-long resident of the Commonwealth would know this.
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Jewel Sue Daum - February 29, 2012
To Troy and Chivonne Daum on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at Kearney, a daughter, Jewel Sue, weighing eight pounds, eight ounces, and was 19 inches in length. She was welcomed home by siblings, Jackson and Jhett.
Grandparents are Jeff and Nanette Beattie and Mattie Beattie, all of Sumner, Roger and Brenda Daum of Cozad, and Roy and Irene Dixon of Bancroft.