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Visiting: Jordan
Trip Duration 9 Days
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Join us on this journey exploring Jordan's historical sites and far-reaching desert landscapes. Following in the footsteps of ancient civilisations we travel along the King's Highway to the Crusader castle of Kerak. We also visit the 'lost city' of Petra, the Roman ruins at Jerash and the copper-coloured sand dunes of Wadi Rum. There's time to unwind too, at Aqaba and on the Dead Sea.
Tour Highlights
- Amman - Tour the ancient city, including Umayyad Palace, King Abdullah Mosque, the Gold Market and the herbal souk
- Kings Highway - Explore St George's Church in Madaba and see the world's oldest mosaic map
- Petra - Visit the spectacular 'Rose Red City' of the ancient Nabateans
- Wadi Rum - Take an optional camel trek or 4WD drive in the impressive desert landscapes of Wadi Rum
- Dead Sea - Experience the buoyant saline waters of the lowest place on Earth
- Jerash - Tour the Greco Roman ruins with a local expert
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1Join Trip in Amman
2Amman City Tour and Roman Jerash
3Visit Qasr Al Kharana, Madaba and Mount Nebo
4Journey to Petra and a Guided Tour of the Rose City
5Free Day to Discover the Treasures of the 'Lost City' of Petra
6To Wadi Rum; Take an Optional Jeep Excursion and Camp in Luxury Under the Stars
7Optional Camel Ride, then Drive to Aqaba. Enjoy Time at Leisure in the Red Sea
8Float in the Dead Sea
9Trip Ends Amman
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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett said Tuesday he plans to sue the NCAA in federal court over stiff sanctions imposed against Penn State University in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.
Corbett scheduled a Wednesday news conference on the Penn State campus in State College to announce the antitrust filing in U.S. District Court in Harrisburg. The governor's office announced the news conference late Tuesday afternoon.
Earlier Tuesday, Sports Illustrated reported that the state of Pennsylvania was planning to challenge the devastating NCAA sanctions levied against the school in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, Sports Illustrated reported, citing multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
The NCAA and the Pennsylvania politicians have been at odds over whether Penn State's $60 million fine, which is earmarked for child abuse prevention, should be spent inside the state. Penn State already has made the first of five payments as part of that fine.
This past July, the NCAA socked Penn State with that hefty fine, a four-year bowl ban, scholarship reductions and vacated wins—unprecedented penalties handed down by the NCAA.
It's not clear if the lawsuit will address any or all of those points.
The lawsuit is not being filed at Penn State's request. In fact, multiple school officials told SI that they only knew of the suit in vague terms.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Twenty years ago last week, what has been called the "Storm of the Century" swept up the East Coast from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada, dumping snow from Florida to the Northeast.
Ironically enough, when the Blizzard of '93 had finished dropping several feet of snow on Saratoga Springs, 200 meteorologists found themselves snowed-in at the Holiday Inn on Broadway.
"It was a (Northeast Storm Conference) that will be remembered for years," said Stasu Bizzarro, vice president of Weather Routing Inc., a Glens Falls-based private weather service for cruise ships, yachts and the shipping industry.
He was 19 years old at the time and in charge of organizing the conference of undergraduates and professional meteorologists. He still has a weather map printout of the '93 storm hanging in his office.
"It was by far one of the storms of the century," Bizzarro said. "I just wish it had happened any other weekend."
Meteorologists from the National Weather Service and several television stations had to pull out of the conference to cover the storm.
Hugh Johnson, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Albany, was stationed in Scranton, Pa., at the time and worked a 37-hour shift for the storm, sleeping at the weather station. His colleagues couldn't get in because of the snow.
"It was the best storm I've seen in my lifetime," he said.
Technically, it was also the last unmistakable blizzard this area has seen, Johnson said. In order to be considered a blizzard, a storm must produce frequent 35 mph gusts and visibility must be less than three-quarters of a mile for three straight hours. Even the Valentine's Day storm of 2007 was not technically a blizzard in most places, he said.
The storm of 1993, though, "was an epic storm," Johnson said. In fact, the last storm of a similar magnitude was in '88 -- 1888, the meteorologist said. Even that storm, though, did not affect as much of the country.
"You can ask people in Tampa and they remember the Blizzard of '93," Bizzarro said.
In another strange twist, the Blizzard of 1888 was the "honored" storm on the cover of the 1993 Northeast Storm Conference's program.
Bizzarro said the conference was not canceled even though the storm was "well-predicted," especially by 1993 standards. The event had been planned for nearly a year at that point.
Still, he said "trying to contain" the meteorologists was difficult.
"The storm of the century is occurring and you have 200 meteorologists in a room with no windows," Bizzarro said. "We set up a connection with the National Weather Service in Albany and got weather maps faxed and put them up just to satisfy the curiosity."
And, "Saratoga Springs was one of the sweet spots of the storm," he added, with between 38 and 45 inches falling throughout Saratoga County -- 3 to 5 inches of snow per hour.
"It was exciting," Bizzarro said.
Until, that is, Sunday morning came and they couldn't see the tops of their cars in the parking lot.
Memories of the Blizzard of 1993
I was living on York Ave in '93, and that storm was so bad that when you looked out your front window, you couldn't see any evidence of automobiles lining the road. The city wanted them all removed within an hour, but there was absolutely nowhere to put the snow, no less the cars. It was like a true winter wonderland out there! My daughter, who was 5, sunk so low in the snow you couldn't see her hat.
-- Suzie Dorsey
I was 8! I remember going to the Drive-in Movie Store and getting movies. Then we went to Grand Union to get junk food. On the way home, it started snowing. We watched movies the rest of the day. The next day, we could barely get the front door open. I jumped off my porch into the snow because it was so high. I think I played outside for most of the day.
-- Victoria Riley
My husband and I were married at the Canfield Casino during the "Blizzard of the Century." The governor declared a state of emergency, and my husband said, "A state of emergency? No kidding, I'm getting married!" One hundred and twenty of our guests showed up, and we celebrated into the evening. Our judge couldn't make it out of his driveway in Amsterdam, but a friend of my father's, who was a retired judge, borrowed a robe from someone in Saratoga, and stepped in to save the day. Twenty years later, we are still married.
-- Shari Golub Schillinger
My son was a junior in college. He came home that weekend. We took a picture of him and his brother outside the family room door. The snow was as high as they were.
-- Edie King
I remember working at Saratoga Hospital for 25 hours straight. Ambulatory surgery was turned into a dormitory for staff. When I walked out that morning at 9 am after working since 8 am the previous day, the CEO of the hospital, David Anderson, was shoveling out my car. Not just mine -- he had spent the night shoveling out the cars of all the employees who had stayed during the storm.
-- Karen Butler
As usual the plows had pushed a large amount of snow in front of the driveway, leaving a wall 3 to 4 feet high. Not discouraged by this, a mate of mine Terry Minshall came by, and we loaded up and headed for some great skiing at Jiminy Peak!
-- Kevin J Williams II
Back then, we lived in the townhouses off of Geyser Road. After people shoveled, the snow piles were so high that we couldn't see to get out of our driveways safely. My children were 3 and 5, and the snow piles were much higher than they were. I put on my snow pants and slid down the snow forming snow-slides complete with snow stairs for the children to play.
-- Terry Miklitsch Kinstrey
I was 13 that year! I have a 5-year-old daughter now who has never lived in such a snowy place. When she asks about big wintry storms from my childhood, this is the exact picture I paint for her. Cars buried deep, while parents pull sleds of giggling children down the middle of the street. I'm so fortunate to have grown up in such a gorgeous city!�
-- Raegan Austin
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10 simple ways to get your home in the holiday spirit in a hurry
Never Too Late to Decorate
by Shaunna Privratsky
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Oh, no! Company is on the way and you haven't had a chance to decorate. You search frantically for some snowman napkins or some leftover garland, but you come up empty. Before you start flinging Christmas-themed tissues around the room, take a deep breath and read these tips. Don't worry. It is never too late to decorate.
Here are ten simple ways to get your home in the holiday spirit in a hurry. I've also included a bonus tip for each idea if you have a little more time. Most, if not all, can be accomplished with the things you have around your house.
1. Cut a few pine branches from the tree and place in a large vase, an old tin bucket or a big pitcher. Take the lower or hidden branches to avoid bare spots. Place in the center of the table.
Bonus tip: Wrap the container with a cheerful ribbon.
2. Gather five to seven candles, preferably all in the same color for more impact. Red, ivory, white, gold and silver are festive holiday colors. Arrange on a fancy platter or large plate.
Bonus tip: Sprinkle Christmas potpourri or pinecones around the edge of the plate. Another option is a layer of sugar to simulate snow.
3. Fill a large glass vase or clear jar with tiny Christmas balls. Pick a single color or mix and match.
Bonus tip: Place one ball by each plate with a personalized tag. Let them take it home as a parting gift.
4. Take a tall, cylindrical vase and put candy canes all around it. Hook the short end over the edge and let the long side dangle.
Bonus tip: Put about a half pound of sugar into two bowls. Add a few drops of red food coloring to one bowl and stir until the sugar turns red. Now layer the white and red sugar in the vase to form stripes.
5. Place three matching presents in the center of the table. You can use the presents from under the tree, or wrap some empty boxes if you have time.
Bonus tip: Use matching tags as place settings.
6. Take one of your large pictures down and wrap it in fancy paper. Re-hang.
Bonus tip: Put a fancy ribbon over mirrors and doorways.
7. Turn the lights off and eat by candlelight and Christmas lights. For some extra dazzle, take a clear string of lights and wrap it around the centerpiece on the table. Make sure you unplug it when you're finished.
Bonus tip: Replace a few light bulbs in your lamps with colored bulbs. Red lends a cheery glow, while blue or green is very mellow.
8. Scatter a few holiday rugs around. Doorways, the foot of the stairs, in front of the sink, in the guest bedroom and bathrooms are all great places for a cheerful rug.
Bonus tip: Pick up deeply discounted rugs and welcome mats during the after Christmas sales so you'll be ready for next season's festivities.
9. Put out a bowl of pinecones. Spray with non-stick spray, and then sprinkle with sugar. It will look like snow.
Bonus tip: Simmer a small pot of apple juice or two cups of water and a cut up apple on the stove. Add a generous sprinkle of cinnamon. Your home will smell like an apple pie baking.
10. Set up a manger scene in an unexpected place like the dining room table, on the television stand or the coffee table. It will remind you and your guests of the true reason for the season.
Bonus tip: Have the youngest child tell the Christmas story.
The next time you are crunched for time, just try some of these quick ideas. Even when you're in crisis mode, it is never too late to decorate. Hey, isn't that your doorbell?
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Moss Landing desal plant makes sense
Construction of a large desalination plant at Moss Landing to serve Monterey Bay communities should be considered by each community considering desalination. Locating at Moss Landing gives access to electricity with negligible transportation losses; allows tie-ins to existing saltwater intake and outfall at the power plant with substantial savings compared to individual construction of such infrastructure; provides the economies of scale for a large 50 million gallon per day plant versus many smaller plants as now being studied. Full-time users such as Monterey, Marina, Soquel, etc., could be base loaders. Entities such as Santa Cruz, which only need incremental water in droughts, could draw as needed, with an appropriate elevated tier charge. This also should have the advantage that users are customers, not owners; and communities could be freed from the economic risks in such ventures (e.g., Carlsbad-San Diego desalination). These advantages outweigh costs for added pipelines.
Bill Selvidge, Santa Cruz
Stop wasting taxpayer dollars
Regarding the brief occupation by activists of the vacant property across from the River Street Wells Fargo, it should be noted that whatever damages that occurred to the building, they have most likely already been paid for by the insurance company and constitute a fraction of what Wells Fargo takes in annually, as they are, you know, a huge corporate bank with the economic power of a small dictatorial country. This is the same bank that historically financed the disenfranchisement of Indian lands in the Midwest and only recently (as in four months ago) sold its stock in private prisons. Not your ideal corporate citizen by a long shot. As for the remaining four defendants of the original Santa Cruz 11, Judge Burdick should stop wasting taxpayer dollars, throw out the charges and move on to the more pressing problems the city faces.
David Silva-Espinoza
Capitola and gun violence
When Capitola Councilman Dennis Norton suggested the city review gun regulations and look into a gun turn-in program, Councilman Storey responded that Capitola probably can't do anything about guns, and rather than taking these concrete steps, he proposed we talk to the local school board, hardly a thorough look into what actions we might take against already high levels of gun violence. He supported sending a symbolic message to prevent assault weapon proliferation. If he knows of a symbolic message that could achieve that effect, I hope he'll share it with us. The assumption that assault weapon numbers constitute the problem shows an ignorance of the issues. These ideas seem to be from an Ignoring Gun Violence Handbook.
Step One is quash efforts toward solutions by suggesting they can't be done, then offer meaningless alternatives.
Step Two is be reactive. Mourn victims of mass shootings. Promise to do something. Follow Step One.
Wendy Arsenault, Capitola
Focus on media, guns not the answer
I have concluded that media nor availability of guns has much of an effect on violent crime. If you really look at the FBI statistics, since 1992 violent crimes have been reduced by more than 50 percent with the predominant amount of violence occurring in urban areas with populations over 250,000. Many of these urban areas have extremely tight gun control laws in place. In addition, the U.K. has about three times the violent crime rate of the U.S. when correcting for number of populations centers (as many of you know, the U.K. has a zero tolerance gun policy). If you are serious about reducing crime, improve the educational and economic conditions of urban areas -- but I guess that might be too difficult and not feel as good as taking firearms from law-abiding citizens.
Mark Brown, Boulder Creek
The only fix is to cut spending
Both Gov. Brown and now President Obama seem unable to face reality. Brown thinks he has "balanced" the budget, by completely ignoring the long-term $180 billion pension debt we will have incurred over the next 10 to 15 years.
Obama is now asking for yet another debt ceiling increase, and with no real intent to cut the out-of-control spending in any way. OK, I am not a Democrat, but please tell me how at the federal level, let alone the state, we can survive without major spending cuts, today. Both Meg Whitman, and Mitt Romney preached major cuts in spending, and both lost. Sadly, our state and our country also have lost, and are not likely to survive.
Dan Misko, Felton
So much for shopping locally
This December I parked downtown to do some Christmas shopping and entered a shop before I remembered I hadn't fed the meter. I ran back to my car, and although only five minutes had passed, there it was, a $38 ticket on my windshield. The very next day the Holiday Free Parking bags went over the meters. And I had made a conscious decision to shop local, not online. I wrote a letter of appeal to the city parking office, and guess what? I had to pay the ticket. So much for providing incentives for shopping local.
Tory Wilson, Santa Cruz
Young guns and violent games
A few weeks ago we were having dinner in a local pizza parlor. A young boy about 10 years old came out of the video arcade in the restaurant. He raised his arm to look like a rifle, pretended to aim at people, and then pretended to shoot everyone in the restaurant as if he had an AK-47. What more can I say?
Phil Monk, Watsonville
Assault weapons didn't exist then
When the Second Amendment was crafted, our Founding Fathers had no idea how guns would evolve over the next two centuries. They were under the belief that Americans should have the right to bear muskets! Not automatic weapons. The Obama administration should keep that in mind as they decide new guidelines on what guns Americans should legally be able to possess.
William Wright, Santa Cruz
Way to go Jodie Foster
Congratulations, Jodie Foster! Good for you.
Steve James, Watsonville
Felton remembers Mike Gray
Your article on Mike Gray stopped me in my tracks. I was raised in Felton and went to Holy Cross. In those days Felton was a small town. We were family. Indeed lots of residents were related, including Mike Gray. The Gray family contributed to the community and Mike was special to us all. And yes, I remember where I was when he was shot. Thank you for remembering after all these years. I think it is important to remember the man and the town the way they were.
Mary Wood, Santa Cruz


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Buck Creek Players Continue 39th Season With A LITTLE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT, Beginning Today
The Buck Creek Players will continue their 2012-2013 season "In the Spotlight" with the Yuletide fantasy A Little Christmas Spirit, written by Pat Cook. Opening tonight, November 30th, and running for three weekends through Sunday, December 16th, curtain times will be at 8:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with 2:30 p.m. matinees offered on Sundays.
All performances will be held at the Buck Creek Playhouse on Indianapolis' southeast-side at 11150 Southeastern Avenue. Tickets are $15 for adults and $13 for children, students (through college), and senior citizens (ages 62 and older). Reservations are recommended and may be reserved online at www.buckcreekplayers.com, or by calling (317) 862-2270. Group discounts are also available for parties of ten or more.
J. D. Morse (Dennis Karr) has been looking high and low for a special Christmas gift for his grandson. Finally, as a last resort, he wanders into Nick's Emporium, an old-fashioned store chock full of all sorts of gifts and knickknacks. He has a hard time explaining to Nick (John D. Carver) what he's looking for, but finds himself falling under the old storekeeper's spell. Just when Morse is about to buy something, he runs to the street to chase kids away from his car. When he returns, he finds the store suddenly dark and quiet. A policeman (Marcus T. Goodrich) then shows up to run him off because, "This place ain't been open in forty years!" Morse finds a way back, not only to the store but to a time years ago when he was a younger man. This Yuletide fantasy, suitable for the entire family, is full of holiday spirit and humor and makes us all wish we could find "Nick's Emporium," where life stands still and we can all truly enjoy a little Christmas spirit. Rounding out the cast of eleven are: Grace Groh, Sarah Groh, Lauren M. Hanson, Rachel Head, Laurel Murphy, David Piland, Elizabeth Popplewell, and Alexis Rouse.
Kenneth C. Kern makes his return to direct for Buck Creek Players after last appearing on our stage as President Franklin D. Roosevelt in Annie: The BCP Play-A-Part Fundraiser in 2011. Previous directing projects for The Playhouse have included A Christmas Carol: Scrooge & Marley, Dad's Christmas Miracle, and The Christmas Express. Joining Kern on the production team are Cheryl Kern and Lynne B. Robinson (Producers), Linda Rowand (Assistant Director), Melissa DeVito (Set Design & Construction), Jillian Schleicher (Set Decoration), Jeff Rowand (Lighting Designer), D. Scott Robinson (Sound Designer), Clance LaTurner (Costume Coordinator), Patrick Banks (Stage Manager), Heather Aislynn Johns (Properties), and Jennifer Bower (Costume Assistant).
For more information or directions to The Playhouse, please visit the theater's website at www.buckcreekplayers.com.


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Grand Teton Brewing Company has been brewing bold, flavorful beers and serving them from large, beautiful bottles as part of its Cellar Reserve Series since March 2004.
We've always intended these beers to be wonderful fresh but also to be "cellarable"--to improve with months or even years of proper storage. Over the years we've been happiest cellaring our strong malty beers. That's made selecting styles for our summer Cellar Reserve releases a challenge, since the best beers for cellaring are not always the best beers to enjoy on a hot summer's day.
In Berliner Weisse we think we've found the perfect style for our summer Cellar Reserve. This north German wheat beer is traditionally brewed and released very fresh. It has a light body from the wheat and refreshingly tart acidity that make it a perfect summer thirst-quencher. Its lemony tartness is provided by a secondary fermentation with lactobacillus, the same microorganism that's responsible for yogurt's tang. That tartness increases and improves with age, so the people of Berlin are known to buy extra bottles to bury in their gardens for two years or more.
As usual with our Cellar Reserves, we've taken a traditional style and added our own twist. In this case we've tripled the strength over the traditional beer, which should only increase its aging potential. For the primary fermentation we used a traditional Bavarian hefeweizen yeast that produces soft notes of banana and clove. We followed that with lactobacillus and six months in conditioning to create a complex fruity acidity that compliments the soft sweet malt tones and a unique ale that is both fulfilling and refreshing.
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Christian Ragano, executive chef of New York Central restaurant in the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City, is cooking up his own alternative to "Meatless Mondays." Instead of going vegetarian, his Monday menu features a meat-filled extravaganza.
According to the NY1 all-news channel in New York City, Ragano and his team cook up a special three-course meal centered on meat ranging from mainstream protein to exotic meat including bison, ostrich and elk. Diners can even add a fourth meat-filled course to the menu with a meat-centered dessert, such as prosciutto in chocolate.
Diners can enjoy menu items such as cornish hen in cumin-scented jus served on yogurt and eggplant jam and topped with scallions; crispy pork belly braised in white wine over pea puree and garnished with fresh mint alongside polenta with a fried egg; and beef cheeks with oxtail ravioli, baby leeks, radish salad and truffle. Ragano and his team rotate the meaty menu weekly.
"[Diners] can expect to see touches of foie gras, different kinds of hams from Spain, Italy, France, different kinds of game -- pheasant, guinea hen," Ragano told NY1.
Meatless Monday began in 2003, and since then has become a new health and environmental trend. Sodexo, a North American food service provider, offers Meatless Monday options at many of their client sites. They serve approximately 10 million consumers daily at 6,000 sites.
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Ondrusek aims to build off outing vs. Bucs
ATLANTA -- When Reds reliever Logan Ondrusek pitched a scoreless seventh inning during Thursday's 2-1 win over the Pirates, it was important for his confidence. Ondrusek was coming off back-to-back bad outings, with the previous one coming last Saturday when he allowed three runs and four hits in two-thirds of an innings vs. the Cubs.
"You've got to build on one," Ondrusek said. "If you have a bad one, you have to forget about it as quick as you can. Once you get back out there, have a good one and build off of it and keep getting better. That's how streaks get started."
It's been tough for Ondrusek to get momentum. The Cubs outing was his first action in 10 days after he gave up two runs and two hits to the Cardinals on April 8. It left him with an 11.25 ERA.
"You try to do your best with it and try to be ready when you're called," Ondrusek said.
On Thursday, Ondrusek gave up a two-out single to Neil Walker and had to face Andrew McCutchen. Entering the at-bat, McCutchen was 4-for-8 with two home runs against Ondrusek, but he grounded into an inning-ending fielder's choice.
"You've got to face guys and can't be afraid of anyone. You have to go after them and do the best you can," Ondrusek said.
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Tishrei 10 - The Day of Atonement.
Tishrei 15 - Sukkot commemorates the forty years of wandering of the People of Israel in the desert after the exodus from Egypt. In memory Jewish people are commanded to build and live in temporary dwellings for seven days (Leviticus 23:33).
Tishrei 22 - Simhat Torah (Joy of Torah) marks the completion of the annual reading of the Torah. The concluding section of Torah is read followed by the reading of the first section of Genesis, symbolizing the continuing annual cycle of weekly Torah reading.
Kislev 25 - Hanuka celebrates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem after the victory of the Maccabees over the Hellenistic (Greek) army.
Shevat 15 - Tu Bishvat is also known as the New Year for Trees.
Adar 14 - Purim commemorates the annulment of the decree against the Jewish people in ancient Persia (Late 6th century B.C.E.).
Nisan 15 - Passover commemorates the Exodus of the people of Israel from ancient Egypt.
Nisan 27 - Holocaust Memorial Day in remembrance of the 6 million Jews killed by the German Nazi regime and their collaborators.
Iyar 4 - Memorial Day in memory of the fallen soldiers of the Israel Defense forces and victims of Arab terrorism.
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Iyar 28 - Jerusalem Day celebrates the liberation of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War.
Sivan 6 - Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah and the Ten Commandments to Israelites at Mount Sinai over 3000 years ago. Shavuot means "weeks" as Torah was given 7 weeks after the Exodus from Egypt. First harvest was brought to the Temple on Shavuot.
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HOMES at the heart of a multi-million pound regeneration project in Accrington opened their doors to the public on Saturday.
Two showrooms in the Woodnook area, which is undergoing a £15million facelift, will be open from 11am to 4pm.
Number 11 Hudson Street and number 33 Augusta Street, a three-bedroom and two-bedroom home respectively, will be shown off by empty homes developer PlaceFirst, Together Housing Group, and Hyndburn Council.
The project will bring more than 150 empty properties back into use as fair value, energy efficient homes.
Managing director of PlaceFirst, David Smith-Milne, said: "The new show homes at Woodnook have been finished to a very high standard. "Bringing empty period properties back to life is a complex task, and each property has its own unique set of challenges.
"But we feel the end result speaks for itself - modern, spacious, energy efficient homes that blend the best of old and new and create a step change in the quality of privately rented housing."
Phase two of the project got underway in March, where 60 more homes across the wider Woodnook area, including in Royds Street, will be refurbished. The area will also receive a number of environmental improvements, including a residents' garden, facelift work to all properties in Nuttall Street, and the creation of a new public square.
Coun Miles Parkinson, leader of Hyndburn Council said: "This is one of the main regeneration projects leading on from the cutting of the funding for market housing renewal.
"This is pleasing and of course developments will move at a pace now. We will see a new Woodnook next year and will offer housing for first-timers that will be affordable with the latest energy-saving products to keep down prices."


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You might assume the highest earners are the least likely to think they should pay high income taxes, especially in light of the headlines exposing rich tax evaders.
The latest confession of cheating came earlier this month from the creator of Beanie Babies. Ty Warner was found guilty of hiding more than $100 million in an offshore account and will pay $53 million in penalties as a result.
But despite the actions of a few wealthy evaders, a survey by Chicago research firm Spectrem Group finds that three out of 10 individuals with net income between $500,000 and $750,000 think Americans should pay between 31 percent and 40 percent in taxes.
While only 2 percent of respondents overall think tax rates should be that high, 14 percent of individuals with the highest incomes -- more than $750,000 -- feel that way.
For 2013, individual filers earning more than $400,000 fall under the highest individual income tax rate of 39.6 percent. The lowest tax bracket is 10 percent and applies to single filers earning up to $8,925.
Three-quarters of respondents believe Americans should pay between 8 percent and 25 percent in income tax. Nearly a quarter of those with net incomes less than $100,000 think taxes should be no higher than 7 percent.
A fifth of Americans believe taxes should be between 8 percent and 10 percent; 25 percent say between 11 percent and 15 percent; and 19 percent say between 16 percent and 20 percent.
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LOS ANGELES - An increase in emergency room visits for respiratory illnesses caused the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today to urge residents to get vaccinated.
"We're approaching the time of year when we typically see peak numbers of flu cases," said Dr. Jonathan Fielding, director of the department. "The flu season does not end with the winter holidays, and flu can circulate as late as May." Emergency room visits for fever, cough and sore throats have been on the rise over the past several weeks, Fielding said. Most cases are caused by viruses other than influenza, but he said flu activity is increasing and expected to get worse over the next few weeks.
The flu vaccine takes two weeks to become effective.
Everyone over six months old should be vaccinated, according to the department, but those particularly at risk include:
-- pregnant women;
-- children younger than five years old;
-- adults age 65 or older;
-- those with chronic medical conditions such as heart disease or diabetes;
-- people living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities; and
-- those who care for at high-risk, including health care and day care workers.
Supermarkets and pharmacies offer low-cost vaccines and individuals without health insurance or a regular doctor can access free flu vaccine clinics operated by the county. Information is available at www.publichealth.lacounty.gov or by calling 211.
Influenza accounts for up to 200,000 hospitalizations and an average of 23,607 deaths in the U.S. each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control.


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Osteoarthritis (OA) affects cartilage, the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. As we age, cartilage begins to break down and wear away. This allows bones to rub together, eventually causing inflammation and pain. A new study from Australia provided preliminary evidence that physical activity in combination with glucosamine supplementation may reduce OA symptoms among people with hip or knee OA.
Thirty-six low activity subjects, aged 42 to 73 years, with mild to moderate OA of the hip or knee were given 1,500 mg of glucosamine sulfate per day for 6 weeks. At week 7, they begin a 12-week progressive walking regimen while continuing glucosamine supplementation.
The participants were instructed to walk 3 or 5 days per week, and gradually increase step level of walking from 3,000 steps a day during the first 6 weeks of walking to 6,000 steps a day for the next 6 weeks. During the initial 6 weeks of glucosamine supplementation only, physical activity levels and total WOMAC scores were significantly improved. Further improvements were seen at 24 weeks follow-up, although most improvements in these outcomes were seen between weeks 6 and 12 of the walking program.
The study concluded that "in people with hip or knee osteoarthritis, walking a minimum of 3,000 steps (approximately 30 minutes), at least 3 days per week, in combination with glucosamine sulfate, may reduce osteoarthritis symptoms. A more robust study with a larger sample is needed to support these preliminary findings."


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San Diego State wrapped up its fall camp on Friday afternoon, and as always, AztecSportsReport.com was there to bring you the scoop. Take a look at the Camp Notes from SDSU's final day:
Dingwell to get backup job ... for now
Adam Dingwell didn't exactly run away with the backup quarterback job, but head coach Rocky Long said he will likely be the backup QB to Ryan Lindley when the season starts next week against Cal Poly.
Long did say, however, the Aztecs will choose a backup quarterback on a week-to-week basis after next week.
"It will depend on how they practice that week," Long said.
Dingwell, a redshirt freshman, beat out sophomores Ryne Clark and Jake Bernards this camp for the job.
Long said the weekly competition will likely be between Dingwell and Bernards for the rest of the season.
No set receivers
The other big position battle heading into this camp was at the wide receiver spot. And apparently, that battle is still going on.
Long isn't sure how the depth chart at wideout will go this season, even though Colin Lockett and Dylan Denso have been running with the first team for the entire fall camp.
"I don't know how the rotation will go out there," the head coach said. "They're still trying to get better."
Long did praise true freshman Paul Pitts, however. He said the frosh from Rancho Cucamonga has done "the best" out of the young receivers and will most likely play this season.
"He's the one catching passes out there and I don't see the other ones catching passes," Long said of Pitts. "He's going to be on the travel squad, which probably means he's going to play."
Kick-returning Hillman
After touching the ball nearly 300 times last season, Ronnie Hillman wants to be even more of a workhorse for SDSU this year.
Click Here to view this Link.Hillman said he has been "nagging" the coaching staff to let him take some kickoffs this season, and he said they have finally agreed to let him try it out.
"I did it in high school," Hillman said of kick returning. "It should be fun if they let me get back there. I hope they let me get back there."
Long still has not decided who his starting kick returners will be, although he acknowledged Hillman could be one of them. He said he's not afraid of the extra injury risk that comes with kickoff returns either, and neither is Hillman.
"Come game time," Long said, "you don't worry about getting people hurt."
Hillman will likely compete with Walter Kazee and Brandon Davis for the starting job.
Short Shots
Long said this morning's practice without the seniors, who were helping move the freshmen into their dorms, "was not lively or energetic whatsoever." He said the afternoon practice was much better. ... Overall, Long said this year's camp was good for SDSU. "I think most of the time they got better," he said. ... Long said linebacker Jake Fely (leg) practiced today and is fine. ... The Aztecs will not practice on Saturday and will officially start game week on Sunday.


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CANTON TWP., Mich. - The laundry, it's a typical household chore, but for the Savage family in Canton Twp., it's considered a blessing.
"We have an amazing faith in God that has helped us through a lot. Without that I don't know where we would be," said Joanne Savage.
When Joanne lost her husband Pat to cancer a year ago, her three boys Colin, Jack and Nolan lost a father.
"It's been a tough road, I mean it's been hard trying to put the pieces back together with losing Pat, and that's been very difficult," said Joanne.
And now the family is dealt another blow. Joanne has been diagnosed with a rare cancer of the mid-section called Peritonei Carcinoma.
"I'm exhausted a lot of the time, most of the time. Your body is fighting something that doesn't belong there so it's really hard to function on a daily basis," Joanne told Local 4.
In a few days this single mother, living on a fixed income will begin chemo-therapy, with her sights set on a full-recovery and she won't go it alone.
"The loss of their father, and just having their mother, I mean that just touches the heart," said Joe Pinion of RealBarBQ in Canton Twp.
All day Saturday RealBarBQ will donate 50 percent of their proceeds to Joanne and her family. She is more than thankful for the support, which fills her with love and makes the fight to live that much stronger.
"I've told my kids and myself we have two choices. We can either look back and be sad all the time with what we've lost and miss out and just not be happy, or we can look forward to what God has planned," said Joanne.
The Salem High School Football team played a major role in getting the fundraiser off the ground.
RealBarBQ is located at Lilley and Ford Road in Canton. Doors open at 11 a.m.
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Of all the bad one-liners in surfdom, one of the best is "He picked the eyes out of the swell." You hear it a lot when webcast types interview contest director types about the successes with which they've utilized the swell forecast to their greatest advantage. With the Pacific stacked for the foreseeable future, that's exactly what organizers of the Volcom Pipeline Pro are hoping to do ... but first the surf has to come down a little.
On Jan. 28, the second day of the event's waiting period, the conditions were borderline out of control. And while the die-hard Pipe crew charged with their usual aplomb. Reef McIntosh and Dusty Payne were among the notables, while Flynn Novak and Nathan Hedge were among the wounded. The Pipe Pro did not run. It didn't run because, as things stand now, the waves are only going to get better this week.
Surfline's North Shore forecast reads, "A new dose of solid back-to-back WNW-NW swells will show over Thurs/Fri with ENE veering East Trades and good conditions. Beyond that, the long range forecast is looking promising for more swell action to spawn from the Northwest Pacific ... At this time, if everything continues to stay on track, then we may see a decent shot of NW swell (310-335 deg) for around the 4th-6th, with a possible solid WNW swell (295-315 deg) for around the 7th-9th."
When the contest does finally get underway make sure to keep it tuned to XGames.com for the live webcast.
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Outcome Could Affect Federal Threatened Species Listing Proposal
LUBBOCK — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host a public meeting on Feb. 25 in Morton, Texas and a stakeholder meeting Feb. 28 in Austin to discuss the draft range wide conservation plan for the lesser prairie chicken. The plan represents a multi-state effort to conserve the bird and its habitat, and to address its proposed listing as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- This isn't Bengie Molina's first return visit to San Francisco since he left the organization in a 2010 midseason trade. But, he said Saturday, it has certainly been the most moving.
Molina recalled being greeted warmly at AT&T Park in 2010 when, as a member of the Rangers, he faced his former teammates in the World Series. The ovation he received Friday, though, was stirring and sustained, with many in the sellout crowd standing to recognize Molina, who hit .276 in parts of four years with the Giants from 2007-10.
"I was deeply touched," said Molina, now the Cardinals' assistant hitting coach. "You don't see that everywhere, and it was very special. When you're out of the game for a while, you don't always know if people remember you. It was a little bit surprising, but they supported me so much when I was here.
"I had hoped that I made an impact on the field and with everyone that I met at the ballpark during my time in San Francisco. It was a wonderful time for me."
Because Molina split the 2010 season between San Francisco and Texas, he received a World Series ring when the Giants defeated the Rangers that fall. His playing career ended there, with Molina stepping away for two seasons before landing a position on the Cardinals' coaching staff this winter.
"He's been a great asset for us so far," manager Mike Matheny said. "He's really worked hard and has done a terrific job communicating to the guys, which I think we knew he would do. He's got a great mind for the game of baseball and I think he's going to be around as long as he wants to be around."
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Two men were convicted of drug offences after being found in possession of £250,000-worth of heroin when they were stopped between Bolton Abbey and Harrogate.
Mark Richard Bowden and Ian Charles McLean were stopped by North Yorkshire Police's Roads Crime Team on the A59 in September 2013.
Officers searched the blue Ford Ka they were travelling in and found a stash of heroin in a rucksack in the boot, with a street value of £250,000.
Both men pleaded guilty to possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply when they appeared before York Crown Court.
Bowden, 39, of Stonefall Avenue, Harrogate, was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment. McLean, 48, of Regent Grove, Harrogate, will be sentenced at a future date after his case was adjourned for medical reports.
Detective Sergeant Steve Menzies, whose team investigated the case, said: "Heroin is a devastating drug, both in the misery it causes to those who use it and in the highly detrimental impact it has on our communities through crime.
"I am pleased with the result at court and custodial sentence imposed on Mark Bowden.
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Recipe for Grilled Tuna with Cherry Tomato Salsa
Grilled Tuna with Cherry Tomato Salsa
(enough salsa for 4-6 servings of fish)
tuna steaks, one per person
olive oil to rub on fish
Pride of Szeged Fish Rub, enough to rub over tuna
Cherry Tomato Salsa Ingredients:
2 cups chopped cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, or strawberry tomatoes
1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced olives, chopped
3 T capers
1/4 red onion, chopped very small
juice and zest of one lemon
2 T extra virgin olive oil (use your best olive oil for this)
When grill is medium-hot (you can only hold your hand there for a few seconds) grill tuna until medium rare, about 4 minutes per side. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the tuna, but be careful not to overcook it. Serve tuna with salsa spooned over.


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USC wide receiver Marqise Lee warmed up without any issues before the Sun Bowl for today's 11 a.m. game broadcast on Channel 2. Lee left practice early Saturday but returned punts and ran pass routes during Sun Bowl warmups.
The wind was a bigger issue for USC (7-5) and Georgia Tech (6-7) before the game and clearly affected punts. Weather forecasts predicted gusts up to 40 mph.
USC is going for its first Sun Bowl victory after losing in 1990 and 1998. Georgia Tech is 1-1 and lost to Utah last year.
USC quarterback Max Wittek is starting his second game in place of Matt Barkley, who is out with a sprained shoulder.
Georgia Tech 7, USC 0.
Drive: 14 plays, 74 yards. Georgia Tech quarterback Vad Lee throws a 3-yard touchdown pass to David Sims.The Yellow Jackets had the ball for nearly seven minutes and caught the Trojans off guard with a couple pass plays.
USC 7, Georgia Tech 7. 49 seconds left in first half.
Drive: 8 plays, 59 yards. The Trojans finally score despite some iffy passes from quarterback Max Wittek. But he finds Robert Woods open over the middle for 23 yards and Silas Redd catches and juggles a 9-yard pass before diving into the end zone.
Georgia Tech 14, USC 7
Drive: 2 plays, 1 yard. 12:23 left in third quarter. Kyle Negrete's low line-drive punt is scooped up by Jamal Golden and he runs 57 yards through the coverage down to the USC 1-yard line. Quarterback Tevin Washington scores two plays later and the Yellow Jackets are back on top.
Georgia Tech 21, USC 7
Drive: 9 plays, 62 yards, 13:11 left in fourth quarter Quarterback Tevin Washington rolls out and finds tailback Orwin Smith in the flat, who is then completely missed by cornerback Nickell Robey, which allows Smith to go into the end zone on third-and-17. Hard to see Trojans making up deficit with only 4 first downs.


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The Proprietor would like to offer you a warm welcome to The Ben Doran Guest House. The Ben Doran is an historic Georgian townhouse located in central Edinburgh with excellent bus services to the city centre. Free off-street parking, a full Scottish buffet breakfast, tea/coffee facilities, in an elegant, peaceful atomosphere from which to explore exciting Edinburgh! The city offers a a unique variety of historical and exciting new attractions blending together to create a rich and vibrant atmosphere that only Edinburgh can supply.
Edinburgh Castle, the new Scottish Museum, Holyrood Palace, Dynamic Earth, the Royal Mile, University of Edinburgh, The Royal Commonwealth Swimming Pool (Olympic standard) and golf courses are all within a short walking distance. Edinburgh has mainline rail connections to London and to the north of Scotland. The Ben Doran is a 20 minute drive from the airport, 5 minutes from Waverly Train Station. Located on the A701. Princes Street, Waverly train station and the bus station are about a mile away. The Ben Doran has views of renowned Edinburgh architecture and beautiful hillsides from every room. We treat our guests to the ultimate in Scottish hospitality. The Ben Doran staff are always eager to help with directions, booking tours or providing information about local attractions. Allow us to make your stay in Edinburgh as pleasant and memorable as can be. We look forward to welcoming you to The Ben Doran!
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Crude futures settled higher Tuesday, led by a surge in gasoline futures following reports the Mississippi River floods are curtailing refinery operations and fuel shipments.
Light, sweet crude for June delivery rose $1.33, or 1.3%, to $103.88 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude on the ICE futures exchange traded $1.78 higher at $117.68 a barrel.
Refineries are bracing for potential shutdowns and disruptions to fuel shipments ahead of the floodwaters now moving toward the Louisiana refining corridor, which has investors fearful about gasoline supplies.
Motiva Enterprise LLC's 237,000-barrel-a-day Norco, La., refinery is preparing for supply disruptions due to the opening of flood gates, according to a spokesman for Royal Dutch Shell PLC (RDSA, RDSB, RDSA.LN, RDSB.LN), which is part of a joint venture operating the plant. Separately, Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), which transports oil and fuel products, said at least two of its barges would be stuck in Kentucky for up to a week due to flooding.
"The biggest issue is going to be on the logistics and transportation," said Andy Lipow, president of Lipow Oil Associates, an energy consultancy. "It will take several weeks to sort itself out."
Front-month June reformulated gasoline blendstock, or RBOB, settled 10.13 cents, or 3.1%, higher at $3.3797 a gallon, more than making up the losses suffered in last week's commodity plunge. The premium of gasoline futures over crude rose to more than $38, the highest level on record.
Gasoline has been an important driver of crude prices in recent weeks, as investors try to gauge whether high prices at the pump will crimp demand for oil. Average U.S. retail gasoline prices could soon cross the $4 a gallon level, weighing on the budgets of consumers and businesses and potentially hurting the economic recovery.
The Mississippi floods could add to rising prices at the pump if refineries are forced to shut down. But several refiners, including Valero Energy Corp. (VLO) said rising water levels won't disrupt operations.
Still, U.S. gasoline stockpiles have fallen for 11 straight weeks, and analysts surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires expect further declines when data are released by the Energy Department Wednesday.
Crude inventories are expected to rise by 1.2 million barrels, according to the survey, while gasoline stocks are seen falling by 700,000 barrels. Stockpiles of distillates, which include heating oil and diesel, are expected to hold steady compared to a week earlier.
The American Petroleum Institute, an industry group, is expected to report similar data at 4:30 p.m. EDT Tuesday.
After the massive plunge last week across commodities markets and oil's dramatic rebound above $100 a barrel Monday, traders said crude prices are trying to find firmer footing. Exchange operator CME Group Inc. (CME) raised margins on its U.S. benchmark futures contracts late Monday, pulling down oil prices in overnight electronic trading before Tuesday's rebound. And analysts caution that more swings could be ahead.
"We would not be surprised to see daily moves of $3 to $5 a day in either direction at least until the dust settles slightly," said Ed Meir, commodities analyst at MF Global, in a client note.
June heating oil settled 3.94 cents higher at $3.0012 a gallon.
-Naureen Malik contributed to this report.


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Parents arrested for assaulting daughter, burglarizing home | Kirkland Police Blotter
The blotter feature is both a description of a small selection of police incidents and a statistical round-up of all calls to the Kirkland Police Department that are dispatched to on-duty police officers. The Kirkland Reporter police blotter is not intended to be representative of all police calls originating in Kirkland, which average about 1,000 per week.
Between Jan. 11-17 the Kirkland Police Department reported 494 traffic violations (four DUIs), 19 school zone traffic violations, 25 alarm calls, eight noise complaints, six calls of disturbance, 13 thefts, six car prowls, one car theft, 26 acts of traffic abandonment, six animal calls, 18 calls of civil disturbance, six reported burglaries, 10 domestic violence calls, three malicious mischief reports, one juvenile report, three robberies, 12 calls for harassment, two reports of illegal drugs, six acts of fraud, four alleged assaults, one rape and one reported suicide. At least 30 people were arrested.
Jan. 15
Domestic violence: 2:10 p.m., 12900 block of 126th Ct. N.E. A 15-year-old girl and her 44-year-old mother got into an argument. As a result, the girl broke a double pane window and was arrested.
Domestic violence: 4:30 p.m., 6100 block of 114th Ave. N.E. A 19-year-old woman was arrested after a domestic violence advocate notified police that the woman and a 17-year-old boy were violating a no-contact protection order.
Jan. 12
Domestic violence: 6:30 p.m., 14200 block of 112th Ave. N.E. A 50-year-old man was arrested after he threatened to assault his 29-year-old roommate during a dispute about rent money. The older man was taken into custody for the harassment and for his outstanding DUI warrant.
Harassment: 11:57 p.m., 11900 block of N.E. 153rd Pl. A 56-year-old man was taken into custody after he harassed his 20-year-old daughter. Photos of the man and a 5-inch steak knife was taken as evidence.
Domestic violence: 3:28 p.m., 10800 block of 126th Ave. N.E. Two parents, ages 41 and 44, forced entry into their 22-year-old daughter's residence and allegedly assaulted her while inside and outside the home as they were trying to leave. There were at least three witnesses. According to the police report, both are being charged with first-degree burglary and domestic violence.
Jan. 11
Liquor violation: 6:15 p.m., 12500 N.E. 85th St. Three young men, ages 17 and 18, were arrested for possessing or consuming alcohol underage at the Lake Washington High School parking lot. All three were transported to the Kirkland Police Department jail.


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The Achievement Committee of the Ohio Board of Education declined to consider a proposed "Framework for Teaching Controversial Issues" at its September 11, 2006, meeting. James L. Craig, co-chair of the committee, said, "We've run out of time," according to a report in the Columbus Dispatch (September 12, 2006), and peremptorily adjourned the meeting.
At its September 12, 2006, meeting, the Michigan board of education voted to delay adoption of part of the state's science standards until October in order to give the legislature extra time to comment, according to a report [Link broken] from the Associated Press (September 13, 2006).
"Proponents of intelligent design, with great gnashing of teeth and colorful language, have created a great deal of smoke," Steven B. Case explains [Link broken] in the Kansas City Star (September 12, 2006).
In the opening section of his recent essay "Three Questions for America" (published in the September 21, 2006, issue of The New York Review of Books), the eminent legal scholar Ronald Dworkin answers the question "Should alternatives to evolution be taught in schools?" with a decisive no.
There is concern again about the resurgence of attempts to undermine the treatment of evolution in the state science standards in Ohio.
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Hicks, Florimon not in starting lineup
MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire shuffled his lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday, sitting both center fielder Aaron Hicks and shortstop Pedro Florimon.
Both hitters entered Wednesday with batting averages below .200, as Hicks was hitting .188/.321/.275, while Florimon was hitting .115/.193/.173.
Sam Fuld got the start in center field, while Eduardo Escobar started at shortstop with Zack Greinke on the mound for the Dodgers.
"We're just playing these guys," Gardenhire said. "It's just the bottom line. They're swinging good. We'll play everybody, but this is just the way I wanted to go against Greinke."
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Wellington is to become the Warriors' first home away from home after being confirmed as the venue for the club's NRL clash against the Bulldogs in May.
While the Warriors took designated home games to Eden Park in 2011 and 2012 - and will do so again next year - the round nine match at Westpac Stadium will be the first time in 19 seasons the club will play a home game outside Auckland.
They have played in the capital on five previous occasions but only as the away team, with Canterbury-Bankstown and Canberra opting to take home games across the Tasman during the last decade.
When the NRL draw was announced last month, Warriors chief executive Wayne Scurrah revealed the club would play one of its 12 regular season home games elsewhere in New Zealand.
"It's hugely exciting for us and fitting as well that this landmark event in our history will take place in the nation's capital and at one of the best venues in New Zealand," he said. "It's a fantastic opportunity for another part of the country to see the Warriors take on last year's beaten grand finalists."
Confirmation of the match is set to mark a special homecoming for Wellington-born and bred Warriors prop Ben Matulino, while captain Simon Mannering was living in Wellington when he was signed by the Warriors.
Adding to the interest, the Bulldogs boast current Kiwis Sam Perrett, Krisnan Inu, Sam Kasiano, Frank Pritchard and Greg Eastwood, plus ex-Kiwi Dene Halatau and former Junior Kiwis Martin Taupau and Drury Low.
New Warriors head coach Matt Elliott said he certainly looked forward to returning to Wellington for what will be his second experience at Westpac Stadium as the nominated home coach.
"I was there with Canberra in 2003 when we took our game to Wellington to take on the Warriors," he said.
"I have great memories of the visit, too. We spent quite a few days there and I've never forgotten how well the people in Wellington looked after us. They were awesome then so it's going to be terrific going back this time with us being the home team there for the first time."
The decision to play a home match outside Auckland for the first time is in line with the NRL's desire to have games taken away from traditional home grounds.


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The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be erected at the Greene County Fairgrounds this week.
The following deeds were recorded in August in the office of Greene County Register and Recorder Donna Tharp:
Seven criminal defendants pleaded guilty and were sentenced last week by Greene County Court Judge Lou Dayich.
A Spraggs man who was arrested in August for a burglary Emerald Mine in Franklin Township allegedly returned three days later and was arrested again.
The former president of Mepco LLC, whose affiliate, the Dana Mining Co., operates the 4 West Mine in Mt. Morris, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Morgantown, W.Va., Tuesday for allegedly devising a scheme to make illegal campaign contributions.
Monessen police have arrested a suspect in a recent arson that injured firefighters.
City Hall is relocating in Monessen, a move that is expected to save the city a considerable amount of money.
Mosaic artist Rachel Sager is tackling her biggest project, repurposing old mine buildings into art.
Arson is suspected in a Tuesday night residential fire in Monessen that injured three firefighters.
A Carroll Township woman faces several charges filed last week by city police after she allegedly hit a basketball hoop and garage at the Valley Inn Fire Department, then nearly hit a man who tried to stop her from leaving the parking lot.
A Canonsburg man wanted on a state parole violation faces more charges after allegedly running from Washington police Saturday night.
A man from Eighty Four and a woman from Chartiers Township were killed Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle wreck in Somerset Township.
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A Coat Center man,out on bond after an arrest last month on a charge of simple assault, was arrested Saturday by Monongahela police on more charges in addition to other charges filed against him after he allegedly assaulted a city officer and a woman.
About 100 people participated in the Together We Can recovery walk in Washington Saturday to celebrate victories in the battle against drug and alcohol addiction.
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minehead is a great place to live except i dont do trains or hitchiking that would be like watching me nan knitting so thats that out the window for starters.theres nice places to eat and drink in and out of town nice beach butlins that does good for the trade in town and if your in a motor thers plenty of nice places to zipp off to visit.the town is ok folks great safe and sound its probley safer than butlins.chilled out town theres no muggins or people getting shot and all that old rollocks get drunks all over the shop even iam now can't you tell by my spelling lol
Minehead is a small coastal town in the South West of England, in Somerset. From the beach you can see across the Bristol Channel to Wales. Is is a good destination for hikers because there is a coastal path which goes on for 360 miles across the national park all the way to Dorset. Along the way is beautiful scenery. In the summer there are trips to Lundy Island by the Waverly or Balmoral. There is also a steam train which can take you to Bishops Lydread. These are about the only good things.
I have lived in Minehead for 5 years now and although there are some nice places to go, i find it a boring place with more bad than good. The majority of locals i find to be very rude. The road to Taunton is dangerous and has a lot of casualties each year, not a good place to drive. In the summer Butlins is open for cheap weekends which brings in a lot of drunks. And when butlins isnt open throughout the winter months the town is dead and a lot of the shops close. There is also Blenheim Gardens where there are druggies and it isnt a welcoming place for the elderly who might like to go and read a book. The jobs in are hard to come by and are often only minimum wage. I would not reccomend it as a place to live or visit. Having lived here for long enough, i cannot wait to relocate to a nicer place where people have manners.
Minehead is a coastal town located in the South West of England. The town lies at the top end of the Bristol Channel and is in the county of Somerset. Minehead has a population of just over ten thousand people, however due to this being a popular spot for tourists it can get much busier in the summer months. There is some stunning scenery in this area, Exmoor National Park is close by and this is a beautiful place that attracts many visitors. There has been a port at Minehead for over six hundred years and for a long period of time this was a major port in the South of England. Now most of the trade has moved on to larger towns and cities but the port is still used for a few different purposes.
If you are planning a trip to Minehead and want somewhere to stay then you have plenty of choice. When it comes to hotels there are quite a few to choose from, some of the larger more well established ones include The Northfield Hotel (Best Western) and Glendower House. These both have good reputations for nice rooms and good service. There are also a few small bed and breakfasts and some guesthouses in the town. There is also a Butlins holiday park in Minehead. This is ideal for families as there is lots to keep children entertained and there is entertainment on in the evenings. There are also lots of privately owned holiday homes in this area which are ideal if you are looking for self catering accommodation.
Minehead is a good place to visit for a wander round the shops. There are plenty of practical shops aimed at locals, things like supermarkets and chemists, but there are also quite a few shops aimed at tourists. The Castle Gate Gallery and the Millwheel Gallery are both interesting places to look round and sample some of the local art work. There are also a few good antique shops that are great for browsing round. There are also a few shops selling local crafts and gifts and other souvenirs from the area, these are sometimes seasonal shops so you may find they are closed in the summer months.
There are a few nice attractions around Minehead. The Exmoor Falconry & Animal Farm is a great place to visit with the children, they have some great displays here and it really is a good day out. There is also Dunster castle which is situated in a beautiful woodland area and is well worth a look round. The beach is also a big attraction, a long stretch of golden sand is ideal for families, the sea tends to be quite calm as the Bristol Channel protects the beach from the Atlantic, this means there are ideal conditions for windsurfing and other water sports.
Minehead really is a great town that people have been visiting for many years. There are some excellent attractions in this area and some wonderful scenery. If you have never had the opportunity of visiting this town then you are missing out, next time you think about paying Somerset a visit make sure you give Minehead a visit.
Minehead you either love it or hate it. It is nestled on the edge of the bristol estuary and at the foot of Exmoor. Minehead is famous for Butlins which can be found at the end of the town and the building is nicknamed by the locals as an upside down cow. If you see it you know what I mean. The shops consist mainly of grockle shops ( the somerset word for tourist) with a few good ones in there on the main street. It is a mix of archtectiture as you have an victorian influence and you have the older part of Minehead where the harbour is located with the Church Steps. The name minehead orignates from the welsh name meaning mountain. On may bank holiday weekend they have an event called the hobby horse which starts at daylight with a procession which is not funny being woken up at 4am with a procession. This is what started off years and years ago to stop Minehead being invaded the locals would act nutty and that would ward people off. This happens every year. Minehead does have some great tourist attractions the wonderful west somerset railiway ends here and the beach which consists of imported sand mixed in with the mud and stone. The eating places are mixed plenty of tourist pubs but there is a great italian on one of the side streets. The countryside around Minehead is very pretty and it is worth a trip just to see the views.
Being only 24 miles from Taunton (where I used to live), Minehead is place I've visited many times. I've also cycled there (once) just after I left school - not something I'd do again as there are plenty of very steep hills on the way there.
My last visit was about 9 years ago, before moving down to Plymouth. It hasn't changed much over the years - other than they finally put some sand on the beach. It has a few shops on the sea front and Butlins at the far end, which can be accessed from either end of the sea front by car. The main street is covered with touristy type shops selling buckets and spades etc, and for those that are interested (not many I know) a Hornby specialist toy shop - yes I used to buy them, and why I went there 9 years ago!
During the 1960's the Taunton branch line was among many that were dismantled, however, there is a steam railway that runs from Bishops Lydeard (about 6 miles from Taunton) to Minehead, and I have known a 125 about 9 years ago go from Taunton to Minehead. It's something I'd like to see more of - old lines being reopened, but that's a personal choice.
I'm not very impressed with Minehead, but it provides easy access to Exmoor, Porlock, Lynton and Lynmouth (and Valley of the Rocks) and the North Devon coastline - Ilfracombe, Barnstaple etc.
The bus station is very close to the sea front and there is a regular service to Taunton. I'm afraid this is one location I can't recommend, but it will certainly be beneficial for exploring.
The coastal town of Minehead is situated on a cove surrounded by hills. This is a very pleasant setting for a nice seaside town. As you walk along the seafront there is a new, clean feel to the whole area. A new sea defence scheme has recently been completed by the Environment Agency, which cost £13.5 million and included a new sea wall. The West Somerset District Council then spent another £1 million on the seafront with new lighting, seats and benches, trees, sculptures, better access and overall this has given a very modern feel to the whole promenade area. The beach is a mixture of large sandy areas and some stony areas. It was all very clean and the water looked very clean and clear. Behind the seafront there is a compact shopping area with a good collection of interesting, small independent shops and a good selection of restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. The whole of Minehead had a very clean feel to it and obviously the town is very well looked after. At the north end of the town is the Butlins Holiday Centre. Although this does look very large it seems to stand on its own and does not interfere with the rest of the town. In the centre of the town is the West Somerset Railway. Unfortunately we did not have the time to take a trip on the railway, but we did have the opportunity to see a wonderful steam engine as it took out a train from this station. The railway runs for 19 miles and uses a collection of steam engines and vintage diesel trains. At the southern end of the town is the harbour. As you walk along the seafront towards the harbour you feel that you are leaving all of the hustle and bustle behind you and moving towards a much slower pace of life. We went to the harbour at twilight and the whole setting seemed to have such a relaxed atmosphere to it. Small boats were returning from fishing trips and the conversations seemed non-stop as the men were leaving the boats, I suppose they were reminisci
ng about the 'ones that got away'. Along the harbour wall other fishermen were casting their lines out into the incoming tide in the hope of catching some fresh sea fish. A small cabin at the side of the harbour was selling fishing tackle and also hot drinks and snacks. This was obviously an important centre for the fishermen and you could imagine that many long stories had been exchanged here. Minehead is a very pleasant town and although we only spent one day there, I know that we will return for a longer stay as we were very impressed by the town. It is also very well placed for exploring the nearby villages and moors, in particular Exmoor. The recent investment on the seafront has modernised the promenade area, without losing the charm of the small town. It does seem to be a town that is very suitable for people of many different interests and all ages.