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So I am in need of some advice regarding my bag, mostly my drivers.
My distance is around 375 for my drivers, 280 w/ my buzzz's and around 180 max w/ my putters. I'm RHBH but working on developing my flick
My bag(the stuff that mostly doesn't change)
174 ESP Zone (mostly utility work but some off the box duties)
174 FLX challenger( straight as an arrow love throwing this thing off the box)
172 evo magic(when I need a putter to finish right)
171 eclipse ION(putting duties and long range putting driving)
172 meteor(understable duties)
177 Eclipse Vector(overstable duties)
171 Z Buzzz(seasoned nicely goes straight w/ predictable fade)
172 Z Buzzz(newer but breaking in)
178 FLX Buzzz(seasoned use for flicks and head winds)
Z predator(older model w/ the top and bottom tooling if anyone knows anything about how old it is please let me know, head wind shots, utility shots and as I'm getting better its being thrown off the box more frequently)
171 esp predator(same as Z but I also use this one for my skip shots as well)
168 Pro Valk(predictably flippy, my farthest thrown disc, for now, turnover shots/uphill shots/hyzer flips/ all understable duties)
168 Pro Valk(new to replace the other one that will soon become unusable or a roller also a great driver for me, I love throwing valkyries)
171 z avenger SS(was throwing these for a while but I think I'm converting back to the valks for good)
171 esp avenger ss(way to flippy about to be thrown out of the bag)
so I have also thrown recently a flash, a tee bird that is temporarily in my bag currently, I have a few rivers as well that ive recently taken out of the bag.
I do like the idea of not a ton of molds, I don't like to have to think a lot before I throw but I feel there may be something missing from my bag. I just bought a 164 star valk that I haven't recieved yet but it will most definitly make its way into the bag.
Thank you in advance for any and all constructive advice.


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WATSONVILLE - Police late Tuesday released a more detailed description of a man who robbed Fidel's Mexican Food on Airport Boulevard.
About 4 p.m. Tuesday at the restaurant at 301 Airport Blvd., a man who appeared 16-22 years old brandished a chrome handgun at a clerk, said Watsonville police Sgt. Tony Magdayao. With several customers and employees in the restaurant, the gunman demanded cash, took it and fled. No one was injured.
Police said the gunman appeared tall with a thin build. He wore a gray sweatshirt, jeans and a beanie. He fled south on Airport Boulevard.
Authorities searched the area with a K-9 unit Tuesday night but did not find him. Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies and Santa Cruz County Gang Task Force members participated in the search.
Watsonville police ask anyone with information to call investigations at 831-768-3350 or leave an anonymous tip on the tipline at 831-768-3544.
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Topping the pop charts for the past six months is one thing. But making any money at it, that's another. Just ask Justin Timberlake. Right before the Fourth of July holiday, Billboard.com went wide with fresh Nielsen SoundScan album sales numbers. Not surprisingly, for the first half of 2013 Timberlake led the industry with his The 20/20 Experience disc, which moved a solid-sounding 2 million units so far this year. It's no secret how JT did it. The man sang, danced and acted with a Schwarzenegger-on-steroids work ethic. Remember how he played both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live back in March? And he did not one, but five nights as Jimmy Fallon's co-host. Then, let's see ... there was the round-the-clock free performances at SXSW in Austin followed by more appearances on Leno, MTV and Fox. The grind of what of what it took to actually guilt today's lazy, thieving music consumer into paying real money for a real record is all perfectly documented on justintimberlake.com. But investors should take note that, in spite of all the hustle, if this album's first few months on the market is any indication, being a musical star these days is not the living it used to be.
To see what Duncombe's talking about, let's compare what a star such as Timberlake made in sales with the earnings from a chart-topping disc of the past -- say, from the spring of 1993; more specifically, the Clive Davis-produced, Whitney Houston-featuring soundtrack for The Bodyguard. It's an apt comparison. The 20/20 Experience is a first-line earner for the American corporate music machine as The Bodyguard was back in the '90s. And earn it did. The Bodyguard was the first album to sell more than 1 million copies in a week, says the Recording Industry Association of America. Depending on who you believe, it moved anywhere from about 28 million to 45 million copies worldwide. Estimate a median-value 36 million units moved at a $15 purchase price and let's call it roughly $540 million in global album revenues.
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Ode to Joy
Allie Martin discovered the joy of music early in life.
"I was five," she explains, "and they had these things called 'petting zoos' for instruments, which is where they have a bunch of people demo instruments. I played the violin—and there it was. After that, I started studying in the Suzuki method. I've been playing violin now for almost 16 years."
After graduating from high school in Bowie, Maryland, at age 16, Martin attended American University. "My mother was not ready to let me go far," she jokes. "The conductor we had at AU two years ago was also the conductor of the DC Youth Orchestra, which I was part of. So he sort of led me to AU."
Currently studying under Theresa Lazar, a musician in residence, Martin says that the collaboration and the new music she has found at AU have enriched her experience.
She recently was named a Director's Musician of Accomplishment by program director Nancy Snider. But her accolades do not end there. Last March she won the MTNA Eastern Division Young Artist String Competition and went on to compete as a finalist at the national competition at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. (The Music Teachers National Association is the oldest professional music association in the United States.)
"Your program must feature two contrasting works but cannot be over 30 minutes," Martin says. "I played the first movement of the [Samuel] Barber [Violin] Concerto and two movements of Bach with an accompanist."
Nancy Snider is justifiably proud of Martin and her accomplishments. "This is a highly competitive national competition, and it is a great honor and a great tribute to Allie's hard work and talent that she has earned this very impressive distinction," she says. "Congratulations must also go to her wonderful teacher, Teri Lazar."
Martin also helps other D.C.- area youth discover the beauty of violin music. "I teach at Sitar Arts Center, which actually has an instrument petting zoo, too. I've been teaching there for two years, and before that I was their development intern. I teach six kids now, 7 to 14 years old. Some of them are beginners, but my two 14-year-olds have been playing for a while, so we work on some more advanced things."
After she graduates in December, Martin plans to pursue graduate study in music in the fall of 2014. "The plan is to study some sort of musicology," she says. "I plan to get a doctorate and come back into the university system and teach."


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Image: Maray from off Clarence River
A Maray caught by a commercial Fisher in a prawn trawl, approximately 4 km off the mouth of the Clarence River, New South Wales, 20 July 2011.
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I've been trying to draw attention to the link between tiger conservation and furniture buying for years. But somehow it seems such a stretch to explain the connection that it gets lost in the ether. No one has noticed my efforts.
This week though, Rebecca gave me a big hand with her fabulous photoshop skills. Check out this new tiger-conservation page she posted on our Vermont Woods Studios Furniture website.
It's hard to believe but there are only about 3200 tigers left in the wild. This tiger subspecies, the Siberian Tiger– the world's largest cat is literally on the brink of extinction with only about 400 individuals remaining in their natural habitat. If you can't stand the idea of letting these magnificient creatures disappear forever on our watch, help us spread the word. Follow us on twitter, fan us on facebook. There IS something you can do about keeping tigers on this planet for your children and grandchildren to marvel at.
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TPWD News Release — Dec. 15, 2009
AUSTIN, Texas — Young people and families across Texas will get to experience overnight camping, fishing, and environmental education opportunities thanks to 18 Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) grants of up to $50,000 each. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department awarded the grants totaling $627,678 to schools and nonprofit organizations in various cities.
CO-OP grants help fund outdoor recreation activities and the purchase of equipment and supplies for youth outings. Each year, TPWD makes available $1.25 million to tax exempt organizations around the state to introduce children and families to the world of nature and the outdoors. Funds are appropriated by the Texas Legislature for this purpose using a dedicated portion of the state sales tax attributed to sporting goods.
The next grant application deadline is Feb. 1, 2010. Eligible organizations can download an application and instructions on the CO-OP program Web page, or contact the TPWD Recreation Grants office at (512) 389-8224. To receive notification of upcoming grant writing workshops, click the link "sign up for email updates" in the top left corner of the grants Web page.
Below is the list of fall 2009 grant recipients, listed alphabetically by city.
(Arlington) Texas Junior Anglers, Inc. — 13 community-based fishing events are planned for local municipalities allowing participants to learn about fishing laws and the sport of fishing. ($40,975)
(Austin) Friends of McKinney Falls State Park — Seven day-camps will be offered at the park to allow participants to experience swimming, hiking, archery and geocaching. The Junior Ranger Day campers will also participate in a service project to pick up trash and litter in the park. ($11,907)
(Austin) Girl Scouts of Central Texas — 200 teens will experience weekend skill trainings in camping, outdoor cooking, backpacking, canoeing/kayaking and mountain biking. ($42,450)
(Austin) National Audubon Society — 6th grade students will participate in Eco-investigations, an expedition field trip providing inquiry-based, hands-on nature education. Other activities include kayaking, hiking, camping and fishing. Service project will include making seed balls for a native prairie restoration project. ($39,303)
(Austin) One Blood Initiative, Inc. — The Youth Education Leadership Program will partner with Cedar Hill State Park to provide outdoor recreational experiences for youth, which will include biking, kayaking, camping, and backpacking. Participants will also assist with trail and shoreline clean-up at the park. ($48,570)
(Austin) San Juan Diego Catholic High School — Students will learn outdoor skills such as camping, fishing, kayaking and orienteering. Their service project will include creating a new walking path at Lockhart State Park. ($41,700)
(Dallas) Dallas Bass Hookers — Youth and senior citizen outings are planned as well as the Texas Buffalo Soldiers experience. Activities include hiking, archery and camping skills. ($16,622)
(Dallas) Education in Action — Participants in the Lone Star Leadership Academy will get a chance to develop their leadership role in conserving and protecting the wildlife and natural resources around them through trips to state parks and a hands-on environmental educational curriculum. ($50,000)
(Dallas) Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas — 250 young girls will experience "Adventures in Nature" through kayaking, fishing, archery, nature studies and ecology. Their service project will include trail restoration and construction of bird feeders/houses at Camp Whispering Cedars. ($30,085)
(Dallas) YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas — Students from three area schools will participate in Texas Outdoor Family camping, learn how to fish and participate in Project Wild activities. They will also learn about prairie management and help remove invasive grasses at Camp Grady Spruce. ($44,094)
(Dawson) Dawson ISD — Students will visit state parks, the Texas Freshwater Fisheries and participate in wildlife photography, outdoor cooking and fishing. ($32,333)
(Lancaster) City of Lancaster Parks & Recreation — 5th graders from Lancaster ISD will participate in the Environmental Education Academy at Bear Creek Nature Park. Activities include a family fishing day, camping, Buffalo Soldiers and wildlife conservation. ($13,955)
(Manor) Manor ISD — Six outings are planned for students to state parks to learn about camping, outdoor cooking, fish identification and regulations. ($36,667)
(Mason) Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association — Kids will learn first-hand about trail riding and Texas forts. The Outreach Trail Rides Program will include overnight camping and hands-on demonstrations such as outdoor cooking, fishing, archery and wagon rides. ($40,920)
(Navasota) City of Navasota Parks & Recreation — 4th and 5th grade students will participate in cycling, orienteering at summer camps at Washington on the Brazos State Park including a Texas Outdoor Family event. Trail rehabilitation is also a part of their experience at the park. ($50,000)
(Royse City) Gospel Association of Dallas — Sabine Creek Ministries will conduct several day and overnight camps for refugees recently relocated to Dallas by the United Nations to introduce them to the Texas outdoors. Activities include archery, nature photography, canoeing, environmental education and rock climbing. They will re-introduce native plants and grasses critical for bird, insect and other wildlife habitats as part of their service project. ($6,625)
(San Antonio) Alamo Children's Advocacy Center — Families of Childsafe will participate in Outdoor Adventure Therapy with trips to state parks where activities will include rock climbing, archery, camping, kayaking and environmental education. ($31,472)
(San Antonio) Forever Foundation for Texas Wildlife, Inc. — Hunting scholarships will be available to students from low-income and minority populations to allow them to experience the outdoors. They will learn about wildlife, habitats and their service project will include brush control and removal at a Hill Country Ranch. ($50,000)
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LONG BEACH - Violent crimes in Long Beach have spiked this year, and property crime has increased by more than 10 percent, police reported Tuesday.
Violent crime - murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault - totaled 1,167 crimes as of May 31, an increase of 5.8 percent from last year.
According to the statistics delivered to the City Council's Public Safety Committee, there have been 15 murders in the city year-to-date. There were 10 murders at the same point in 2011.
Rapes have risen 43.2 percent, to 53 crimes. Robberies have gone up by 0.8 percent, to 492 crimes, and aggravated assaults have jumped 6.9 percent to 607 offenses.
Police expressed concern at a bump in property crimes, which are up 10.7 percent this year. Burglaries from garages have increased 102.9 percent, to 213 incidents. Residential burglaries have also accelerated by
7.7 percent, to 912 crimes.
Other property-related crimes increasing by double-digit percentages are grand thefts (11.3 percent), petty thefts of less than $50 (24.7 percent) and bicycle thefts (10.4 percent).
Administrative Bureau Chief Braden Phillips said that while 2010 crime statistics were the lowest in 40 years, a combination of factors - economic difficulties, fewer officers on the streets and the state's release of nonviolent, nonsexual and non-
gang offenders - may be contributing toward higher crime rates in the past two years.
"It's almost creating a kind of `perfect storm' situation," Phillips said.
Overall, crime rates discussed Tuesday were up
9.9 percent from the same period in 2011. Earlier this year, police released statistics that showed crime was 9.4 percent higher last year than 2010 levels.
Police ranks have shrunk by 44 sworn officers through attrition since Oct. 1, the report said. Long Beach had 815 officers on its police roster as of June 1; 835 positions are authorized.
The council has declined to fund a police academy since 2008 due to continuing multimillion-dollar budget deficits.
Since then, 168 sworn positions have been eliminated through attrition instead of through direct cuts.
Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske said property crimes have hit her East Long Beach district hard and that officer rolls have reached dangerously low levels.
"We may not have laid off police, but we certainly haven't replenished them as they've left," Schipske said.
The city has "no choice" but to include a police academy in the 2013 budget, said Councilman Robert Garcia, the committee chair.
"We've asked for that," said Garcia. "I think that's our expectation and that's what needs to happen."
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Long Beach crime statistics
Data from Jan. 1 to May 31, with percentage of change from same period last year.
Violent crimes:
15 murders, 50 percent increase
53 rapes, 43.2 percent increase
492 robberies,
0.8 percent increase
607 aggravated assaults, 6.9 percent increase
Total: 1,167, a 5.8 percent increase
Property crimes:
912 residential burglaries, 7.7 percent increase
213 garage burglaries, 102.9 percent increase
375 commercial burglaries, 0.5 percent increase
1,033 auto burglaries,
6.4 percent increase
601 grand thefts,
11.3 percent increase
426 petty thefts (more than $50), 0.7 percent increase
872 petty thefts (less than $50), 24.7 percent increase
318 bike thefts,
10.4 percent increase
993 grand theft auto,
6.8 percent increase
60 arsons, 9.1 percent decrease
Total: 5,803, a 10.7 percent increase


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Despite results, CC 'light years' ahead of last spring
Sabathia works on cutter, finds bright spots in three-run, three-inning outing
VIERA, Fla. -- CC Sabathia offered a blunt assessment of his performance after a rocky three innings against the Nationals on Tuesday at Space Coast Stadium.
"I [stunk] today," Sabathia said.
The left-hander, making his second start of the spring, was having trouble with his delivery, flying open and leaving the ball up. He gave up three earned runs on four hits, walking two and striking out three, while throwing 37 of 62 pitches for strikes. His fastball velocity continued to lag, topping out in the high 80s.
But it wasn't all bad, as Sabathia described himself as "light years" ahead of where he was at this time a year ago. He also is continuing to work on his new pitch, a cutter, estimating he threw eight or nine, none of which were put in play. Former Yankees lefty Andy Pettitte has helped Sabathia develop the pitch, which he hopes will allow him to throw inside to right-handed batters.
"It's tough, but as long as I keep it in perspective and don't try to overthrow it, it'll be a good pitch for me," Sabathia said. "I don't know if it's going to come right away or be something that takes me a whole season. When I first started throwing my slider, I was able to pick it up right away and took it right into a game, so we'll see."
Although it's a difficult pitch to throw, Sabathia plans to stick with it. On Tuesday, catcher Brian McCann already could see it working.
"He got it in there, got some foul balls on it," McCann said. "It'll help him command both sides of the plate."
Sabathia also has noticed that his slider has gotten tighter since he began throwing the cutter. Although he hung one that Anthony Rendon ripped for a two-run double in the second inning, he also used the slider effectively in several other instances, including a strikeout of Ian Desmond in the first.
As for the diminished velocity, manager Joe Girardi insisted that he is not concerned. Command and deception are more important, in his opinion.
"I don't get so caught up in it," Girardi said. "I know it was a big issue last year, and I think it probably led to some of his issues on the mound where he probably was trying to overthrow. The bottom line is outs and swings. What types of swings are they getting?"
Andrew Simon is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter @AndrewSimonMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Baltimore Ravens knew free-agent outside linebacker Paul Kruger would be too expensive to keep. Unfortunately, the AFC North-rival Cleveland Browns had enough money to land the breakout pass rusher from 2012.
Kruger and the Browns agreed to terms on a five-year, $41 million contract with $20 million guaranteed. The Baltimore Sun first reported the deal.
It was a fourth career NFL season for Kruger, who had nine sacks in 2012. He was even better during the Ravens' playoff run, all the way through winning Super Bowl XLVII. He racked up 14 more tackles and 4 1/2 sacks through four postseason games, including 2 1/2 against the San Francisco 49ers.
Kruger, a second-round pick out of Utah, is only 27. At 6-4, 270 pounds, he will make for the ideal impact 3-4 edge defender for new Browns defensive coordinator Ray Horton.


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Topic: high infection
I don't really know wat stage my cancer is. I had so much bad news enough I didn't ask about it. I have blockage almost all over the biliary tree. I have 8 internal stents n two intra-external drainage. It hasn't spread any where I believe not even to the lymph nodes, but too bad due to none stop infection I haven't been able to do anything but radiation.
At first only a mass was found with the gall bladder n the surgery made me very very sick due to blood infection. The blockage of bile ducts was discovered late n I was very weak that they put me on hospice for two month. After two month I insisted on trying something because I gained little energy. They decided to give me radiation n little chemo unfortunately the infection got worse. Regardless stenting n drainage.
I heard a good news earlier today, radiation is working well n is shrinking the tumors
I heard a discouraging news before that, I have many bacterias that developed resistance to most of the antibiotics n I am left with three possible antibiotics.
any body have a suggestion on wat I should do? I don't want to give up yet, it was so bad begin in hospice for two month I want to die trying with hope if that's wat it takes.


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AFI Fest
What: The American Film Institute's annual celebration of international cinema from modern masters and emerging filmmakers.
When: Nov. 7-14.
Where: TCL Chinese Theatre, 6925 Hollywood Blvd.; Chinese 6 Theatres, 6801 Hollywood Blvd.; Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd.; The Roosevelt Hotel, 7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Information: www.afifest.afi.com
"Blue Is the Warmest Color" wasn't the only prize-winning, explicit gay sensation at last spring's Cannes Film Festival. "Stranger by the Lake" entirely takes place at a secluded French beach and adjacent woods where men swim, sunbathe, cruise — and at least one of them kills — most of the time while nude.
There are things to be said about how director Alain Guiraudie creates something of a universe with these basic elements, and expertly builds up a fog of fear-induced erotic attraction/confusion. That said, there's nothing that reaches "Blue's" level of emotional intensity here, but fans of naked guys having sex will not be disappointed.
Check back for updates from AFI Fest and more reviews by Los Angeles News Group reporter Bob Strauss.


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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Hewlett-Packard's ( HPQ) says it is the victim of an accounting fraud related to its $11.1 billion Aug. 2011 acquisition of British software giant Autonomy, a poor performing unit at the heart of turnaround efforts at the world's largest personal computer maker. In earnings released before the opening bell on Tuesday, HP also recorded a $8.8 billion fourth quarter writedown of its Autonomy unit, erasing most of the software analytics unit's value to shareholders, and casting in doubt the company's efforts to remake itself into the mold IBM ( IBM). "The majority of this impairment charge is linked to serious accounting improprieties, disclosure failures and outright misrepresentations at Autonomy Corporation plc that occurred prior to HP's acquisition of Autonomy and the associated impact of those improprieties, failures and misrepresentations on the expected future financial performance of the Autonomy business over the long-term," HP said in a statement released with earnings, that indicates $5 billion of the writedown is related to the alleged fraud. The Palo Alto, Calif.,-based company also said it has referred the Autonomy fraud charges to Britain's Serious Fraud Office and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for civil and criminal investigation. HP also said that fraud charges relate to Autonomy's recognition of revenue and that the company opened an investigation when an Autonomy executive came forward with the fraud. The writedown and fraud charges couldn't come at a worse time. HP's fourth quarter earnings reflected weaker than expected revenue of $30 billion, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.16 came in slightly better than expected. Still, an alleged accounting fraud sent HP shares tumbling over 12% to new five-year lows below $12 a share in late afternoon trading. HP's full year 2013 EPS guidance of $3.60 - $4.00 unveiled on Tuesday was in line with previous forecasts, according to Shaw We of Sterne Agee. HP's slowing results and weak outlook match poor earnings from Dell ( DELL) earlier in November and underscore why turnaround bets hinge on software businesses like Autonomy. Still, with HP now having spent its "last" mega-deal dollars on Autonomy, the acquisition is yet to propel the company into IBM ( IBM) and Accenture ( ACN)-like territory of data and software services, as it tries to strategically reposition. As TheStreet noted in August, HP was already bracing for the prospect of a writedown at Autonomy, after the unit's growth failed to impress and profit margins fell far below expectations. In August, HP took a $8 billion writedown related to its $13 billion-plus acquisition of business services and hardware giant EDS in 2008, and indicated billions more in M&A related charges could by year-end. Overall in 2012, HP has taken over $18 billion in writedowns, but the company still holds $35.6 billion of goodwill on its balance sheet. HP's chief executive said on an earnings call and in media interviews that she regretted completing the Autonomy transaction, and the executives involved in the fraud have left the company. She also indicated that the fraud had gone undetected to Autonomy's auditor Deloitte and to HP's advisers on the acquisition, Barclays, Perella Weinberg and KPMG.
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Reforming National Flood Insurance Program
With the Senate set to vote today on fixes to the ailing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a new C2ES brief explains why the program is chronically in debt to the U.S. Treasury, and how to make it solvent. We urge, among other things, that Congress allow federal underwriters to begin taking into account rising flood risk due to climate change.
The 44-year-old federally-backed NFIP covers 5.6 million American households and more than $1 trillion in assets in flood-prone areas along rivers and coasts. Flooding is not an easy risk to insure, so historically private insurers chose not to. But in assuming that role, the NFIP has at times served to encourage rather than contain risk, and has racked up $18 billion in debt in the process.
Among the problems: subsidies and loopholes allow low premiums that don't cover the actual risk, and the flood maps the NFIP relies on are often woefully outdated. Going forward, the gap between revenue and risk is likely to grow as development continues in flood-prone areas—and as those zones become larger and riskier due to sea-level rise and more extreme precipitation, two consequences of climate change. Recent research indicates that the East Coast of the United States, with its large NFIP policy pool and asset valuations, is a risk hotspot, with rates of sea level rise well above the global average.
Over the years, as NFIP's structural problems have become more and more evident, Congress has approved a series of short-term reauthorizations without really tackling the underlying issues. With the program again due for reauthorization, there finally appears to be some prospect of serious reform.
Last year, the House passed H.R. 1309, which would allow premiums to rise up to 20 percent a year, limit subsidized premiums to primary residences, and establish a technical advisory council to help update flood maps. The bill stops short, however, of requiring that updated maps take into account the full projected effects of climate change.
Today, the Senate is scheduled to take up its own version, S.1940. While the bill would limit premium increases to 15 percent a year, it also would require that NFIP flood maps reflect the "the potential for future inundation from sea level rise, increased precipitation, and increased intensity of hurricanes due to global warming."
Differences between the two bills will have to be ironed out later in conference committee. And while each is a step in the right direction, neither goes as far as needed to put the program on the path to solvency.
Our brief, The National Flood Insurance Program: Risks and Potential Reforms, lays out a fuller set of reforms to reduce both flooding risk and financial risk by encouraging flood preparedness and by ending effective subsidies for building in flood-prone areas. In order to both maintain affordable coverage and solvency, the NFIP must be authorized to undertake a combination of full-risk pricing, cost effective mitigation measures such as stronger building codes for new construction and reinsurance purchases for catastrophic risk. While the risks are rising, with smart planning we can reduce costs, prepare for a changing climate and protect vulnerable communities.
Dan Huber is a Science & Policy Fellow at C2ES.


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FLORENCE TOWNSHIP -- Zachery Malott loved many of the things a little boy might love.
The 10-year-old loved his family, sports -- basketball and football -- and his cat, Dexter. Most of all, he idolized his older brother, Rodney, 16.
When Rodney got new shoes, for example, Zachery would want the same pair, said Guy Krause, the boyfriend of Zachery's mother, Robin Malott. Zachery always looked up to his brother, Krause said.
Zachery died Sunday from hanging, but a ruling on the reason for the death was not available as of yesterday, according to the Erie County Coroner's Office.
Sheriff's deputies said Krause found Zachery at about 5 p.m. when he went to check on him.
The boy was hanging by a noosed scarf from a metal curtain rod, deputies reported.
Deputies also found a wooden box labeled "Zac" that contained five Clonazepam pills, which are used to treat panic attacks. The pills are believed to be prescribed to a family member, according to the sheriff's office.
Deputies reported that Zachery had been diagnosed with ADHD. His mother told deputies he had been weaned off medication and not taken medication since June.
Malott told deputies she never would have suspected Zachery was capable of harming himself and that there was no indication he intended to do so.
"This is a horrible tragedy," said Chief Deputy Jared Oliver of the Erie County Sheriff's Office. "We have a pretty good idea of what happened, but we're waiting for the autopsy report, and we're waiting for the identification of who those pills belong to and then we'll know more."
Zachery's family is still struggling to understand the incident, though Krause said he is certain it was an accident.
Zachery had been playing the video game "Call of Duty: Black Ops 2" for the past few days. The game was a reward for being on the merit roll at Firelands Elementary School, Krause said. The day of the incident, Zachery had spoken to Krause at about 10:30 a.m., his eyes red from playing the video game all night.
His mother told deputies Zachery asked to stay home from school Monday. He had recently been suspended for two days for fighting with another boy, deputies said.
Zachery went upstairs to take a nap at about 1 p.m. after having done some chores around the house.
His mother checked in on him at about 1:30 p.m. and he was asleep, she told deputies.
The next time he was seen was when Krause discovered him, deputies reported.
"There were no signs whatsoever," Krause said. "That's what we don't understand as parents."
The family moved to Wakeman two years ago from Lorain.
Krause said he watched Zachery grow up for the past five years, and in that time he has seen Zachery as a boy who loved life and often conveyed his love to his parents.
"Zach was a very loving person," Krause said. "Even if he was getting on a school bus, he'd tell his mom he loved her."
Zachery is survived by his mother, his father Rodney Malott Sr., his older brother Rodney Clayton Malott and his sisters Courtney Hamar and Brittany Hamar and other family members.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Nov. 24 at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South St., Vermilion. Interment will follow at Birmingham Cemetery near the family's home.
The closeness of the cemetery will allow Zachery to be with his family, Krause said.
"We miss him, and we're always going to miss him," Krause said with a crack in his voice. "It is going to be like his home, even though he will not be."


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WR Dez Bryant I know there are some character concerns but he is a potential #1 WR. He should go in the top 10. Who else has been reading all the insiders saying scouts rate him better than Crab? I have. OT Russell Okung Arguably the top OT in the class. In most cases bad teams=bad offensive lines so these guys get snapped up early and often. OT Anthony Davis Will fight with Okung for the top OT spot and regardless of who wins they will both go early. DE Derrick Morgan Best all around end in this draft, can rush and hold up against the run. If he tests out well he could sneak into the top 5. OT Bryan Bulaga Good size, good athletic ability, great program pedigree. He has NFL lineman stamped all over him. OT Trent Williams Prototype RT prospect, the recent success of Loadholt helps. There will be a run on OTs and I think it ends with him. RB C.J. Spiller Top RB prospect in the draft has explosive play making ability in all facets of the game. Whoever drafts him is looking for a Harvin/Chris Johnson type player. Very talented. S Earl Thomas I know he is going to us in a lot of mocks but I think its a long long shot he drops. He is easily in the top 15 players of the draft and too many teams before us need a safety(or two). S Taylor Mays A lot of disbelievers out there and that's alright. After the Senior Bowl and combine I think he separates himself and could vault back into the top 10. I would take him in a second at 20 but for those of you who don't like him you don't have to worry because I think he is gone anyway. So that's my top 16, here are some guys who could challenge them or be available for us: LB Sergio Kindle Arguably the top 3-4 OLB in the draft. Physical specimen with the production to back it up. Was difficult to keep him out of my top 16 and I could see him going in the top 10-15 to a 3-4 team. The fact that I have him here is a testament to the talent in this draft. DE Jason Pierre-Paul Very talented pass rusher that I could see someone falling in love with. Has everything you want outside of experience. If he tests as well as some people believe he can I might need to make room for him in the top 10. DT Brian Price He is the guy that I covet at 20, I won't hide it. Before making this list I had a hard time seeing him fall to us but due to the depth of this draft I think we have a solid shot, I'm thinking 50/50. He has improved every season and has been very productive the last two especially. If he had stayed he goes top 10 next year. DE Everson Griffen I'm very interested to see how this guy will test out. He certainly looks the part and pass rushers tend to rise. In the end I don't think he makes it into the top 20. DE Carlos Dunlap Supposedly has Mario like measurables so the combine could be huuuge for him. I'll believe that when I see it but he has had a productive career. Character concerns but I sure hope he runs that 4.6 so someone else can drop to us. OG Mike Iupati If Price is gone this is the guy I want at 20. Looks like he could be a Pro-Bowl caliber guard for a while and if you can add that to your team you can't really go wrong, especially if you have trouble in the run game. CB Patrick Robinson He should test out very well and comes from a great program. I have a sneaky feeling that if Rick Smith has to chose between getting a guard like Iupati in the first or a cover corner he will choose the corner. I wouldn't be overly thrilled with that but this guy does have legit talent so I won't be too disappointed. Other than those guys the real wild card will be Tebow. If any of the rumors about Wayne Weaver are correct then he at least has a chance to land in Jacksonville. I don't think its going to happen (although they might aggressively pursue him after they make their first round pick like the Browns did with Brady Quinn) but it would be great on many levels if it did seeing as it drops another player and I don't think hes going to be overly successful at the next level. Please let me know what you agree with or disagree with.


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Game Warden Named Texas "Officer of the Year" by Conservation Association
AUSTIN — Texas Game Warden Ryan Hunter has been named Texas "Officer of the Year" by the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Director Carter Smith presented the award to Hunter at the quarterly meeting of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Thursday.
Hunter began his career with TPWD on Jan. 4, 2010 as a member of the 55th cadet class at the Texas Game Warden Training Academy. Since graduation that summer, he has been assigned to Moore and Sherman counties in the Texas Panhandle.
As a state game warden, Ryan has encountered a variety of law enforcement scenarios.
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When a child was sexually assaulted, Hunter and his wife were called on to assist the Texas Rangers with the investigation. Ryan's wife volunteered as an interpreter and the couple provided temporary housing for the child until the family members could be located by Child Protective Services.
After recognizing that hunting and fishing violations were excessively high among the Burmese residents in his area, Hunter collaborated with the community to conduct outreach events dealing with hunting and fishing regulations in their native language. Since then, violations have declined substantially.
In another case, when he received information from a National Park Service ranger about possible illegal fishing activity on Lake Meredith, Hunter and the ranger were able to apprehend four individuals who had used a homemade gill net to catch more than 200 pounds of catfish, walleye and carp. After further investigation, the subjects were linked to an illegal fish selling/ purchasing operation.
Hunter also handled a case involving the illegal sale of game animal meat. After working with other law enforcement agencies for several weeks, the suspect was brought to justice.
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A magna cum laude graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Hunter is currently pursuing a master's degree in criminal justice-public safety.
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When I was a young man and the Internet was new, I made the same joke every time I dialed-up and heard those dissonant, scratchy tones. "Chhhhhhh-CHHHHHH-Chhhhhh" my modem would bray, and as soon as there was silence I'd turn to whomever was in the room and conspiratorially say, "all right, we're in."
'Transcendence,' the first feature film directed by Christopher Nolan's longtime cinematographer Wally Pfister, is two straight hours of that "all right, we're in," with (slightly) updated peripherals. Featuring more technobabble than a middling episode of 'Star Trek: Voyager,' Rebecca Hall and Johnny Depp star as husband and wife computer geniuses who, along with artificial intelligence labs across the country, are attacked by a band of "neo-Luddite" terrorists.


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A police officer based in Tendring has been sacked by police for gross misconduct.
The officer, who has not been named by Essex Police, sought work with two outside companies while he was suspended from the force for unrelated matters.
He was found to have lied about his circumstances when applying for the jobs, failed to tell Essex Police about the jobs and asked another officer to act dishonestly.
The officer was also on a final written warning in relation to his behaviour at the time.
A panel led by Assistant Chief Constable Maurice Mason found the officer breached expected standards for honesty and integrity.
Mr Mason said: "The public of Essex demand their police officers behave and conduct themselves to the highest moral and professional standards.
"This officer breached the standards of professional behaviour set out in the schedule to the Police Regulations 2012.
"These breaches are considered so serious that there is no other possible proportionate outcome and his further employment by Essex Police is untenable."


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Not all data is created equal. Each company's data strategy needs to be laid out with consideration and thought as to what the future demands of the system might be. Although HadoopTM has its roots firmly planted in the JBOD and bare metal camps, users are increasingly trying to find ways to split up data processing based on workload requirements and on the nature of the type of query they are running.
Bare metal solves a majority of use cases and is an effective method if you have the ability to leverage commodity hardware and have a high internal core competency to run the various bits and pieces. The cloud brings in new advantages with a fully operational environment available in minutes that allows you to explore and configure Hadoop with very little risk.
However, there will always be some data that is best suited for processing in-house due to security, compliance or data integrity concerns. These data sets can be housed in Rackspace Private Cloud, which is our distribution of OpenStack configured to address very specific workloads and even trade workload resources during off peak hours. This effectively increases the level of flexibility of how you can consume IT resources for applications like Apache Hadoop.
Last year, we partnered with Enterprise Hadoop Distribution vendor Hortonworks to develop an on-demand Apache Hadoop environment available in minutes on the Rackspace Cloud. Along with that we orchestrated two additional offerings that spread the combined Apache Hadoop expertise to cover our entire portfolio of hosting options.
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Previously in customer preview, early access to our Cloud Big Data Platform is now available to Rackspace Cloud customers. This cloud-based Hadoop service allows you to spin up a fully configured and optimized Apache Hadoop cluster in minutes and use popular Hadoop tools like Pig and Hive with the added flexibility and ease of use the cloud offers. You can also process data that lives on Rackspace Cloud Files. In addition, this is all built on top of OpenStack, so you can deploy, process and build your Apache Hadoop cluster without fear of being locked in to a provider or proprietary platform. Your dataset may someday become a workload that shifts between on-prem and the cloud, all bridged by the world's leading open source cloud platform. Established workloads can also be moved between the offerings all while leveraging the HDP platform.
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HYNDBURN'S largest pub has closed and is being transformed into 'executive apartments'.
The closure of the Oaklea Tavern, popular with Accrington Stanley supporters on matchdays, came as a shock to regulars when it shut this week.
Developers are to transform the site, which is more than 100 years old, into flats with refurbishment work already under way.
Though the pub is a popular reception venue and match day meeting place, owners said the huge property had crippling overheads.
Deputy council leader Clare Pritchard said: "It was a mystery to a lot of people as to why they have closed. It's always been so popular and the food was well priced, it was a good asset to the area. They also spent a lot of money on the property."
Borough councillor Tony Dobson said: "What we don't want is a boarded up building standing next to the road on one of the main ways into Accrington. So if the plan is to convert it into flats, and is taking place soon, that is obviously much better for the area."
Councillor Tim O'Kane spoke against the flats proposal at the original planning meeting. Though planning permission has been in place for some time it was not known whether the pub would ever close. He said: "It has been a community asset for decades. People need resources like these and it has been popular for weddings and funerals over the years. I think it is really sad because when these pubs go, they disappear never to be seen again."
MGR Leisure which operated the lease said the pub was too large to be viable.
The firm's Neil Rowe said: "It was initially a successful venture but trade is now about half what it was four years ago.
"The place is so large that the overheads were just too high. With the cost of utilities on the rise, it simply wasn't viable as a pub any more.
"We feel the development is the best use possible for a building that would otherwise be boarded up."
Permission to convert the large pub into six executive apartments had included demolition of the pub's existing pool room at the back. Associated parking and a soft landscaping scheme were also part of the proposals.


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October 14, 2010
Contact: Sally Mayberry, 303-236-8000
FARGO, N.D. -- Using funds provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the U.S. General Services Administration Rocky Mountain Region awarded a $2.7 million dollar design-build contract for the installation of a 1.0 megawatt wind turbine at the Pembina Border Station, a U.S.land port of entry in Pembina, N.D. On Sept. 14, 2010, GSA awarded this project, comprising one wind turbine to Colstrip Electric Inc., a woman-owned, small-business company in Colstrip, Mont.
The LPOE operates on a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-per-week schedule. The facility consumes approximately 1,635,000 kilowatt hours of electrical power annually, about the same as powering 142 average size homes, costing approximately $84,250, including consumption and demand charges. The design work is under way, and weather permitting, the groundbreaking will take place May 2011, with project completion targeted for fall 2013.
"GSA is committed to sustainability, and this project is expected to reduce electrical power consumption at the facility to zero, helping save taxpayer dollars. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of North Dakota's incredible wind resources," said GSA Rocky Mountain Regional Administrator Susan Damour.
Furthermore, this project is significant in that it conforms to the directives in the Energy Policy Act 2005, which includes a comprehensive plan to chart a new energy future by embracing alternative and renewable energy. The goal in this act is to generate 25 percent of energy from renewable sources by 2025 by investing in new sources of clean, renewable energy, such as wind power.
Colstrip Electric Inc. has worked in the renewable energy industry since 2005, when it completed Montana's first utility scale wind farm. The company has completed nearly 1,000 megawatts of wind power across the country and continues to be a leading electrical contractor in the renewable industry.
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DOVER, Del. — With no wrecks and just four cautions for debris, it was relatively calm for many Sunday at Dover International Speedway Sunday.
Until drivers had to hear whether or not they had to stretch their fuel mileage. Then things became tense.
Here's a look at some of the conversation from the third race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup:
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Kurt Busch when pitting for a loose wheel: "If you need a (expletive) lap to get ready, then tell me, I'll pit the next time. Get the wheel spacers ready."
Crew chief Todd Berrier: "We got the wheel spacers on it. We're good to go. … It was a right rear wheel loose."
Busch: "10-4. Let me know what we've got to do here. Right now it's fine."
Then after a caution, Busch: "Dammit, I could have gotten to the leader and done the wave-around and gotten right back into this (expletive). Why did they throw the yellow? There ain't no (expletive) debris out here."
Spotter Rick Carelli: "It was on the apron, it wasn't even on the racetrack."
Busch: "There was no need for a yellow. It's let's scan the 78 and see what the driver's attitude is. … I don't know what to think. We didn't come this (expletive) far just to kind of throw it away, but apparently we're trying really hard to throw it away."
Crew chief Steve Letarte to Dale Earnhardt Jr. on fuel mileage: "We didn't give you enough laps when we told you … to pit. We're probably at least four short from here. I don't think anybody can make it. Everybody pitted in front of us. You just keep doing what you're doing. 65 (laps) to go. I'd ask you to help us, but it's way too much. We'd just lose spots and still not make it."
Crew chief Jason Ratcliff to Matt Kenseth: "We're going to have to pit. You go as hard as you want. There's 60 (laps) to go. We're going to be 12-14 short."
Letarte after the race: "Great job. You did a great job all day."
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: "They're just so damn fast around here. I don't know what else I could have done.
Letarte: "10-4. We gave them a run, though. Good job, boys. … 1-2 out of the building. That's a good weekend."
Earnhardt: "You did a good job this weekend. Keep working hard. I hate losing them like that. If we keep bringing cars like this, man …"
Jimmie Johnson:
Thanks everyone, the #Lowes48 team did an awesome job once again. #MaxPoints #6Pack— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) September 29, 2013
Steve Letarte:
Proud of #DaleJr and the whole 88 team. Really good day @MonsterMile almost a great day.— Steve Letarte (@SteveLetarte) September 29, 2013
Jeff Gordon:
Great 4th place for @AxaltaRacing #Cromax @TeamChevy today. Bummer that last caution came out we were in perfect position to go all the way.— Jeff Gordon (@JeffGordonWeb) September 29, 2013
Clint Bowyer:
Had a good car and Pattie had good strategy at end. We were the only car that could make it on fuel.....unfortunately the caution came out.— Clint Bowyer (@ClintBowyer) September 29, 2013
Kevin Harvick:
Well it was a long weekend battling with both cars and their handling but we fought through it all and got 2 ok finishes!— Kevin Harvick (@KevinHarvick) September 29, 2013
Martin Truex Jr.:
We threw a hail mary on the setup today and was off early and lost a lap. Made some big gains in the race just never could get the lap back— Martin Truex Jr. (@MartinTruexJr56) September 29, 2013
Jeff Burton:
Tough day. None of us gave up though. When things r tough u find out the character of people. I'm proud of our team— Jeff Burton (@RCR31JeffBurton) September 30, 2013


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Mushroom Boulder Climbing Area At Hueco Tanks Closed
EL PASO, Texas — The north face of Hueco Tanks State Historic Site's Mushroom Boulder was closed to all activities Dec. 22, 2007. Archeological resource protection necessitated the closure. Signs are in place to identify the sensitive area, and rangers are available to answer public questions.
In fall 2007, archeology staff from Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Cultural Resources Program assessed several areas at Hueco Tanks. The areas were checked for signs of risk to archeological deposits, such as loss of vegetation, erosion or other changes that had occurred over time. Photographs of sites were compared to photographs taken of the same areas in previous years.
Although most of the areas checked were in good condition, significant changes were noted at Mushroom Boulder, a popular climbing spot in Hueco Tanks' self-guided area. The boulder lies within one of Hueco Tanks State Historic Site's archeological localities. The area preserves significant cultural deposits dating to prehistoric times. As is true in many localities, the most significant cultural deposits are those protected by overhangs.
During monitoring, it was found that soils beneath the overhang on Mushroom Boulder's northern face had been loosened and eroded. As a consequence, cultural deposits were no longer protected by surrounding sediments and there were indications that these deposits had been disturbed. This impact was found in the area where foot traffic and crash pad placement were concentrated, due to the overhang's popularity as a bouldering area. TPWD's archeologist recommended closing the area to foot traffic.
Preservation of Hueco Tanks State Historic Site's cultural and natural features is the site's primary mission and is required by law. Permanent closure of Mushroom Boulder's north face to climbing activities was necessary to meet this obligation. Hueco Tanks SHS also has a mission to provide recreational opportunities, and the staff works with affected groups to try to balance diverse needs and provide the best possible visitor experiences. The self-guided area at Hueco Tanks State Historic Site holds a wide variety of bouldering areas, and no additional closures are planned at this time.
Staff from TPWD's Cultural Resources Program discussed the Mushroom Boulder closure at a January presentation hosted by the Hueco Rock Ranch (a nearby private campground and guide service). Two department experts, Tim Roberts, Regional Cultural Resources Coordinator and Margaret Howard, Archeologist and Survey Team Leader, presented information and answered questions.
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Emmanuel Dance Marathon Pursues Loftier Goal
January 11, 2013
Last year's top-grossing Greater Boston Dance Marathon team seeks to raise $20K as part of the national charity fundraiser for hospitals within the Children's Miracle Network.
There is only one thing last year's top-grossing Greater Boston Dance Marathon team has on its mind for this year's fundraising event: Raising even more money for Boston Children's Hospital.
In their inaugural year participating in the national charity fundraiser for hospitals within the Children's Miracle Network, Emmanuel students raised nearly $18,500, earning them the Miracle Cup as the area's top Dance Marathon donor among five other area colleges and universities. The amount raised also warranted the group the prestigious honor of getting its name engraved on the wall at Children's this April.
Last year's success has further fueled students' interest, as nearly 176 students have already expressed interest in the fundraiser - up from 110 last year - and the group has agreed to chase an even loftier goal of $20,000.
"It is a lot to raise, but we're already at 20 percent of our goal and we still have four months left," said Director of Student Center Services/Assistant Director of Student Activities Kevin Farrell, who serves as the advisor for Emmanuel's Dance Marathon. "We're receiving great support from Children's as they know we're serious about it. It's good to know this is something the students and Emmanuel want to continue."
Emmanuel is one of six Boston-area schools participating in Dance Marathon, a nationwide movement that raises money for hospitals within the Children's Miracle Network. The program is entirely student run and commits 100% of donations to helping local children's hospitals. The program culminates in a 13 hour-long dance marathon in the spring to celebrate the group's accomplishments in which participants "dance for those who can't."
What may be most impressive about this year's group is that it features a brand-new crop of students at the helm.
"We have a lot of new ideas coming in from this group," said Farrell. "But it says a lot about what we did last year to have 14 new members on the executive board."
To participate in the culminating dance in the Jean Yawkey Center gymnasium on April 13th, students can choose to participate in the challenge on an individual or team basis. Individual participants are each required to raise $100 while teams, which can consist of upwards of eight people, are asked to raise $400.
Some students, such as Juan Levy '14, are participating in this year's Dance Marathon even though they won't be in attendance for the main event. Levy is spending the spring semester studying abroad in Berlin, Germany, but wanted to continue to support the great cause. He is captaining a team made up of fellow Emmanuel students studying abroad this semester.
"We may not be on campus for the events, but we can still help out these kids and raise as much money as we can," he said. "It's a great cause. I hope [Dance Marathon] becomes an Emmanuel tradition."
It is the commitment from students such as Levy that continues to impress Farrell.
"It is a testament to the type of student we have here, that they still care about Emmanuel and what is happening on campus while abroad," he said. "They get the big picture. It is not just about attending the event, it is about the cause."
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Erchal Springer has been named permanent director of the Tri-County Regional Forensic Laboratory.
Springer had been interim director of the laboratory, which is located at the Anoka County Sheriff's Office and is a collaboration between Anoka, Sherburne and Wright counties, since Anoka County Sheriff's Office Lt. Steve Johnson retired as director in 2011.
The action to name Springer permanent director came at the Anoka County Board's March 12 meeting on the recommendation of Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart.
According to Stuart, an experienced scientist with advanced laboratory management experience is needed to not only oversee the operations of the regional forensic laboratory, but to further assist in the ongoing set-up and development of all the forensic disciplines and through the laboratory accreditation process.
When Johnson retired, it was determined that a civilian scientist with advanced experience in laboratory management should be brought on board as soon as possible, Stuart said.
Stuart contacted the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to see if it knew someone who would be qualified to take on the laboratory director's responsibilities, he said.
The BCA recommended Springer, who had recently retired after more than 37 years of experience in the forensic field at the BCA, where his position prior to retirement was assistant laboratory director of the BCA overseeing 85 employees and the laboratory operations, Stuart said.
"I met with Erchal and was able to coax him out of retirement," he said.
Springer was hired as a temporary employee and interim laboratory director in July 2011.
"He has been extremely beneficial to our operations and our ongoing process and success in meeting the milestones as set forth in the joint point agreement with Wright and Sherburne counties," Stuart said.
There are a limited number of qualified candidates that meet the requirements of the laboratory director position, he said.
Springer is one of them, has been fulfilling the needs very successfully as a temporary employee and is willing to continue in the laboratory director position in a permanent role, Stuart said.
"Erchal has been an amazing hire," he said. "We could not have found anyone better."
"He has the experience we need to bring a fledgling lab to accreditation."
As the lab moves toward national accreditation, which Stuart hopes will be approved this fall, it has been hiring forensic scientists to fill positions for its three disciplines.
Those are drug chemistry (toxicology), latent prints testing and DNA.
At least three forensic scientists are needed in each discipline, not only to prevent case backlogs, but also to have a peer review process in place, which is required for accreditation, according to Stuart.
"We need to have at least two forensic scientists on duty in each discipline all the time," Stuart said.
In May 2012, the Anoka County Board agreed to move up to 2012 the forensic scientist hires that had been planned for 2013.
Right now, both the drug chemistry and DNA disciplines are staffed with three forensic scientists, while final hire to bring the latent prints discipline up to three is imminent, he said.
While the Tri-County lab's priority is do turnaround forensic testing for violent crimes in short order – it recently received a letter of appreciation from the city of Elk River for completing testing in one day for one of its cases – the lab does not neglect forensic testing on property crimes, as some labs do, according to Stuart.
"We are solving more crimes that way," Stuart said.
The DNA testing function at the lab is not fully operational yet because not all of the needed instrumentation is in place, he said.
That has to happen before the lab can earn the national accreditation through the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) it is seeking, Stuart said.
"It is a long drawn-out process," he said.
ASCLD/LAB is the oldest and most well known crime/forensic laboratory accrediting body in the world, according to its website.
It has been accrediting crime laboratories since 1982 and currently accredits most of the federal, state and local crime laboratories in the United States plus forensic laboratories in six countries outside of the United States, the website states.
Besides the forensic scientists and Springer, the crime lab also employs a quality assurance manager and two intake evidence technicians.
The Tri-County Regional Forensic Laboratory was created in February 2008 through a joint powers agreement signed by Anoka, Sherburne and Wright counties.
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April Events at Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center Feature Food, Fun, Fishing
ATHENS—There's no better example of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department motto "Life's Better Outside" than April events at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center.
Outdoor Fools Day April 6 will be followed by the Athens Big Green Egg Fest on April 13. Up to five rainbow trout per angler can be harvested free at TFFC during both events. No license is required to fish at TFFC. Those wishing to harvest fish should bring a cooler or stringer since none are available at TFFC.
Improving your outdoor skills is the focus of Outdoor Fools Day. The event showcases outdoor recreation opportunities in East Texas while teaching some of the skills needed to enjoy them, such as camping, fishing, outdoor cooking, birding and more.
The Big Green Egg Fest is all about learning how to cook on the ceramic smokers and sampling dishes prepared by several dozen volunteer chefs. At the end of the day, guests can take home one of the once-used Eggs at a substantial discount.
Openings are still available for cooks, so if you've been thinking about becoming an Egghead, now's your chance. You can sign up to cook, taste or buy an Egg at http://www.athenseggfest.wordpress.com. The site also includes recipes from last year's event to tempt your taste buds.
Both Outdoor Fools Day and the Big Green Egg Fest will run from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. While all Outdoor Fools Day activities are free with paid admission, an additional fee is charged for tasting at the Big Green Egg Fest. Those who preregister online can taste for $5; the fee on-site is $10. All proceeds benefit the Friends of TFFC.
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is located at 5550 F.M. 2495 in Athens, about 75 miles southeast of Dallas. Admission is $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors, and $3.50 for children age 4 through age 12. For more information visit http://tpwd.texas.gov/tffc or call (903) 676-2277. A TFFC app is also available for both Apple and Android devices from their respective app stores.
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Calorie signs, a new app, and more healthful options are headed for McDonald's. McDonald's plans to begin posting calorie counts on all its menus next week — a move that will likely pressure other QSRs to follow suit. At the same time, the company introduced several menu additions aimed at making its offerings more healthful,
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This Draft of the "City of Memphis Bicycle Design Guide" is the culmination of two years of effort to establish a consistent and appropriate guidance for development of bicycle facilities in Memphis. In recent years bicycling has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity as a recreational activity. Bicycling is part of an active, healthy lifestyle. The availability of bicycle facilities is considered by many as an amenity that enhances the quality of life in a community.
At the same time, planners have recognized the importance of a "multi-modal" approach to transportation issues. Bicycling is an important tool in addressing transportation issues. This fact is underscored by 2000 Census data that indicates approximately 11% of households in the region do not have access to motor vehicles.
The "Memphis Urban Area 2030 Long-Range Transportation Plan" was adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Organization in 2008. Recommendations for transportation improvements contained in the plan were screened through a "Congestion Management Process" (CMP). This process applied 8 strategies to prioritize the recommended transportation improvements which included improvements to "Bicycle and Pedestrian" facilities.
The administration is committed to greatly increasing the availability of bicycle facilities in Memphis. The "City of Memphis Bicycle Design Guide" sets forth a framework for accomplishing that goal. It compiles practices and standards from recognized authorities, peer cities and Federal guidance into a document which is easily understood and applicable to the City of Memphis.
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Cespedes day to day but unlikely to enter DL
HOUSTON -- Yoenis Cespedes remains day to day with a strained left hamstring, but the A's say the injury is not serious enough to warrant a stint on the disabled list.
Cespedes did not even have an MRI exam, and he was on the field for batting practice on Friday, though he was not expected to be available.
"It's literally day to day at this point," manager Bob Melvin said. "The one thing he can't simulate is getting out of the box, and it's tough to tell a guy to be careful. But I certainly don't think we're looking at a DL thing, and hopefully it's just a couple of days."
Brandon Moss got the start in left field on Friday in place of Cespedes, who sustained the injury during the seventh inning of Thursday's 10-1 victory when legging out an infield single.
It was just Cespedes' second hit in his past five games, spanning 15 at-bats. On the season, he has batted .238/.316/.464 with four home runs and 14 RBIs through 22 games.
Jane Lee is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Major Lee-ague, and follow her on Twitter @JaneMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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