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Even after the final page of On the Beach, it may take us a while to grasp the fact that all the characters in the book have committed suicide, the ultimate act of self-destruction. Before the radiation even comes down to kill them, many of the characters are actively seeking out other ways to kill themselves. Moira drinks herself to oblivion, as does Douglas Froude, against his doctor's orders. John tries his best to finish himself off racing in his Ferrari.
Some characters, however, do their best to preserve life, but often do so in a delusional mindset. Mary reacts hysterically to Peter's instructions on euthanizing Jennifer because it is against all instinct for a mother to kill her own child. A mother's role is to create and preserve the next generation, not destroy it. Shute wants to prove that nuclear war is humanity's ultimate act of self-destruction. There is no winner in a nuclear war; even the last survivors get only the prospect of a dignified, self-administered death by pills as their prize. The message is especially meant for those in nations—such as Australia—who like to believe themselves neutral or remote, and therefore untouchable by war.
The characters in the novel have complex relationships with technology: they all know that their lives will shortly end because technological advances have made it possible to eliminate all life with one war, but at the same time, they themselves are unable to abandon their attachment to machines. The qualifying heats for the Australian Grand Prix, for instance, illustrates the dangerous relationship between humans and machines. Although technological gadgets are bringing the world to the end, humans are still in love with these gadgets. At the racetrack, people are more concerned about proving the efficiency of their machines than the safety of the drivers or spectators. Like those who created and used the atomic bomb, the racecar drivers are ready and willing to use technology, but are unwilling to take responsibility for its potential dangers.
Many of the individual characters in the novel show a love for machines. John, for instance, loves his Ferrari. Mary demands an electric lawn mower even though she will die in a few days. Even when Lieutenant Sunderstrom is surrounded by death and destruction in his coastal expedition near Seattle, he still takes time to admire the transmitter sending the radio signal, and he even goes as far as to look for the name of the machine's manufacturer. Sunderstrom cannot bear the prospect of the machine wearing out and breaking, so he turns it off, giving it a more humane death than that experienced by most of the war victims. Efficient, anonymous machines have led to the destruction of humanity, but Sunderstrom, like many other characters in the novel, is still in awe of these scientific creations. Yeoman Swain is another who cannot resist the charm of well-oiled machines. Even though he has just found all his loved ones dead, he is still happy because he has a car and a motorboat. People care so much about technology that now many of them choose machines are their final companions: both Moira and John take their pills in cars. Although this relationship with technology is ironic, Shute does not mock the human love for machines; he merely explores the fact that this love exists.
Moira highlights the dangers of knowledge when she flippantly asks if the Australian government will leave a record of how to make a cobalt bomb. Her remark is all the more powerful because she says it jokingly. While science is sometimes good for human society, technology has also led to its ruin. Radiation is the only lasting legacy of human scientific knowledge, making the link between knowledge and destruction clear.
While scientists should be horrified about the war they helped create, they continue to objectively conduct experiments and search for knowledge. John declares he will enjoy discovering the effects of radiation poisoning, not considering the moral and ethical implications of doing frivolous while so many lives are being lost. It is this scientific objectivity and detachment that made it possible for researchers to create the bombs in the first place. Moira respond sarcastically to John's shocking comments, but John is never fully criticized for his viewpoint. Shute writes like the objective scientist that he was in real life: he observes human behavior, but does not criticize it, leaving readers to draw their own moral and ethical conclusions.
Knowledge is also key to the salvation of the human race. If people had been educated about the dangers of nuclear war, then the catastrophe might never have happened. Before they die, Peter mentions that newspapers could have prevented the war, if the articles they printed actually educated people about how to achieve peace in the world. Education is the key. Like Peter, Shute realizes that newspapers are filled with sensationalist headlines that distract people from the real issues. Because the newspapers are not teaching about the dangers of nuclear war and how to stop it from ever happening, Shute writes On the Beach to serve the purpose. Shute's message is clear about the need to understand that the inevitable will come about if we do not learn how to stop it.
The characters in On the Beach find salvation in work rather than religion. As in many of Shute's novels, the characters are always at work, and in this case, working until the last day of humanity. At first, it seems shocking that Peter would leave his wife and daughter to work when radiation sickness will soon end their lives. But Peter has not yet accepted the fact he will die: he is still planning for his future career, and he knows his wife has the same outlook. Furthermore, he really loves his work. Like many of the characters in this book, Peter would like to spend his last days working. Work is both a salvation and a distraction from thinking about the hopeless times in which they live. Because she does not have work to keep her busy, Moira spends her day drinking. When Dwight suggests to her that the time left might be a "period of grace," he is foreshadowing Moira's transformation into a sober and gentle woman who finds dignity in work during the last months of her life. The novel also shows other people working and taking pride in their work until the very end. During his last trip to Melbourne, Peter takes a ride on a tram driven by a man who says he will continue to drive it until he dies.
The extreme events in the novel shift the characters' definitions of sanity, as nearly all the characters show a resistance to believing and accepting the situation. Dwight, for instance, though a practical man, still believes his family is alive and waiting for him in Connecticut. Delusion has become a practical means to cope with the enormous tragedy of the situation. Throughout the novel, characters continue going about their daily routines, doing their best to let ordinary activities fill their time and thoughts. In these surreal times, however, the more fervently people pursue these mundane activities, the more insane they appear. Peter and Mary's obsession with planning their garden years down the road, for instance, appears ridiculous. John, with his racing, and Douglas, with his vintage wine, are the only two characters who seem to take advantage of these last few days to live out their dreams and break with convention. Perhaps this is because, out of all the characters, these two men are have among the most realistic views of the situation they are in.
On the Beach illustrates the danger of choosing obedience over morality and common sense. Shute implies that people do their jobs without thinking deeply about why they are doing them. Many who are in the government are trained to follow orders—not question them—and that is exactly what they do. For example, Peter fought in the war for a little while even though he did not know why he was fighting. Mindless obedience in the military, especially among its leadership, appears to be one of the primary reasons the war got out of control. Dwight admits he too would have behaved like the rest of the junior officers who were left in control, using every last bomb—he was trained to be obedient, not diplomatic and critically thinking. He would have defended his national honor without thinking of the moral consequences of his actions. Indeed, even in his final day, Dwight refuses to break the Navy rules. His need for obedience and order in his life is greater than his sense of obligation to comfort from Moira in his dying moments, so he prevents her from accompanying him onboard for the submarine's final voyage.
Like Dwight, Allan Sykes, the director of Fishing and Gaming, has a hard time breaking the rules he has obeyed for so long. Even though the circumstances are extreme, he has difficulty bringing himself to open the fishing season early. Because he is a government official, his attitude and behavior can be compared to those statesmen who participated in the nuclear war. These leaders had the choice between obedience and moral bravery and common sense; Shute implies that people will often choose obedience.
In Chapter Eight, Mary hears news on the radio that radiation sickness has reached Sydney, but she ignores the broadcast and pays more attention to the narcissus flower blooming in her garden. The narcissus flower gets its name from Narcissus, a figure from Greek mythology who he created his own doom when he fell in love with his own reflection. Like Narcissus, Mary is self-absorbed, wrapped up in her safe, secure life at home. Mary ignores everything that goes on beyond her home and garden. Shute implies that her lack of concern for the news—strikes, war, wage demands—is symptomatic of a broader lack of awareness in society. By showing Mary's blasé attitude to the news, Shute is warning us that not thinking we are insulated from world events is foolish, and perhaps ultimately dangerous.
"WATER" and "CONTACT" are the only two decipherable words picked up from the mysterious radio signal coming from Seattle. Shute might have chosen those two words because they relate to the book's epigraph, a quotation from T.S. Eliot's poem "The Hollow Men." The poem talks about the last of the world's survivors gathering on the beach of a river. The beach—a place where water makes contact with the land—is the last place where the survivors make contact with each other. According to the poem, the world ends, "not with a bang, but a whimper." The radio signals coming from Seattle, which inspire so much hope in the early part of On the Beach turn out to be merely the last, meaningless whimpers from the dying human race.
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i was going to use Shelby quarter windows but pricing changed my mind.
i decided to go with block off panels instead. i decided to make my own ,the last ones i bought were not all that great. i made them from 18 gauge
mostly because that is what i have here. i started off by making a card board cutout that i traced from the vent opening. i transferred it to my 18 gauge ,then i added 3/16 to my pattern so i had something to pop rivet to.
i cut my pieces out on my foot shear. the new panels are flat so i took them to my English wheel to match the contour of the quarter .it took a little while but they shaped out perfectly. next step will be drilling the pop rivet holes in the panels and the quarters and then primer the panels. i already have the block off fiberglass inner panels ,i made these for another project that i used the windows instead.
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Ray is Metroplex Health System Director of Rehabilitation, with responsibility for overseeing Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology services at Metroplex Adventist Hospital, in Killeen, and Rollins-Brook Community Hospital, in Lampasas. Ray's responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient services, as well as adult and pediatric services.
Ray holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology and a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration. He has more than twenty years experience in healthcare administration, including ten years overseeing rehabilitation programs. Ray began his career as a clinician, providing speech-language therapy to special needs children in school and hospital settings. Ray has worked with Christian healthcare organizations for more than twelve years and came to Metroplex Health System to join its mission of "Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ."
Ray has been married to Susan for 26 years, and they have one daughter, Anne-Marie. They live in Round Rock and enjoy family and church activities as well as traveling and spending time at their cattle ranch in Mills County.
Daniel has been practicing physical therapy for over 30 years. He is experienced in outpatient orthopedics, inpatient acute care, skilled nursing rehabilitation, including neurological disorders, wound care, and gait training. He has also worked in Home Health, and hospital administration as a Director of Physical Therapy.
Daniel received his Physical Therapy Masters Degree in 1985 from the University of Indianapolis. He also has a Masters in Exercise Physiology, 1980, from the University of Akron, and a B.S in Physical Education from Slippery Rock State University, 1974.
He enjoys golf, gardening, and spending time with his active family. Daniel feels fortunate to have practiced in "patient centered" organizations. He is focused on patient needs and returning them to good health and physical function.
Karen received by degree in Physical Therapy from UTMB in Galveston and then later received my Doctorate in physical therapy from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene. Karen is passionate about caring for each patient in the most effective manor with great empathy. She feels that each patient is unique and it is privilege to treat them and improve the quality of their life.
Karen strives to continue her education with different approaches and techniques. She has had extensive education in Manual therapy, the McKenzie approach, aquatic therapy, Muscle energy techniques, strain/counterstrain, strengthening approaches, and Total Motion Release. When not at the clinic, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband where they take walks while holding hands. Their goal is to take a walk in all 50 States.
"I look forward to an opportunity to meet you and determine if my special skills would be of benefit to improving your quality of life. My desire is to serve God each and every day all to the glory of God."
Becky graduated with an Associates of Applied Science degree from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at McClennan Community College in Waco, Texas in 1995. Since then she has worked in various physical therapy settings including neurological rehabilitation, acute care, skilled nursing, home health and outpatient physical therapy. Becky enjoys all of the patients she treats and is especially interested in geriatric and neurological rehabilitation, post operative joint replacement therapy, and working with patients who are having difficulty with their backs, necks, shoulders and ankles. Simply put, Becky loves caring for patients and watching as they get better, returning to work and activities that they like to do.
Wayne is from Izora, TX and serves as the Manager of Physical Therapy at Rollins Brook Community Hospital (RBCH) in Lampasas, Texas. He is a graduate of Evant High School, completing his undergraduate degree at Texas A&M, and going on to earn his Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy from UTMB in Galveston, Texas. Wayne has been practicing physical therapy for thirty-six years, twenty-seven of them in private practice.
Wayne has spent over thirty years treating sports related injuries among athletes ranging from high school to professional level, five of those years were spent with the Houston Oilers. He currently provides on the field physical therapy services for the Richland Springs and Goldthwaite High School football teams.
His vision for Rehabilitation Services at RBCH is, "To provide the local community access to the same high quality physical therapy services afforded to people in larger communities."
The aspect of physical therapy that Wayne finds most rewarding is the interaction he has with his patients, and celebrating with them as they get better.
Wayne enjoys playing golf, and is a die hard Texas A&M fan.
Brent graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor's degree in Genetics in 1993 and a Masters degree in Nutrition in 2001. He further continued his training at Southwest Texas State University, obtaining a Masters degree in Physical Therapy in 2003. Since then, he has achieved a Specialist Certification in Clinical Orthopedics. He has completed a clinical Manual Therapy Fellowship Program. By 2012, he completed a transitional Doctorate in Physical Therapy with Texas Tech University Health Science Center. Brent is native to Gatesville, Texas and currently resides there with his wife and two children.
"The Good Lord has allowed me the privilege to serve the doctors and patients in Central Texas area. I take pride in working with challenging orthopedic cases involving the spine, shoulder, hips, knees, and ankles using an evidenced based approach supported by research. My forte is identifying and working at restoration of normal joint movements to decrease pain, reduce muscle spasms to improve circulation, improve movement impairments, and calm irritable nervous tissue to restore function in the individual patient with customized therapy programs. Often, our team at Metroplex can centralize spinal radicular symptoms in patients in order to delay or eliminate the need for surgery. In patients that still require surgery, improved tissue vascularization from exercises demonstrate superior post-operative outcomes. We work hard to get patients in to therapy quickly and provide superior care from start to finish."
LaTerra graduated from Greenville technical College with an Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant in 2006. She has spent three years working in a subacute rehabilitation hospital in South Carolina, and three years working with military families at an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Virginia. LaTerra's specialties include core strengthening and generalized weakness. Her continuing education has honed her skills in manual therapy techniques, Pilates, joint mobilization and therapeutic interventions for orthopedic patients.
LaTerra is fond of traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Jakara graduated from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with a Bachelors of Health Science and Masters in Physical Therapy in 2006. Jakara originally joined the Metroplex Hospital Rehabilitation Team in January 2010, working in acute inpatient care. In October 2013, Jakara joined the Outpatient Metroplex Rehabilitation team and became the pediatric physical therapist in February 2014. She has over seven years of experience in acute care, subacute care, long-term care, inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, as well as pediatric orthopedic and developmental disability. Her therapeutic special interests are geriatric rehabilitation, neurological dysfunction, and pediatric developmental disability and delay. She was introduced to physical therapy when her mother was hit by a drunk driver in her junior year of high school and she went to her mother's therapy sessions. Jakara was lead to physical therapy due to her love of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, interests in sports-related activities, and her mother's experience in therapy as a child.
Jakara is married to Eddie Mayfield, who also works at Metroplex Hospital. They share 5 children together and a love of traveling. They married in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Their goal is to continue to travel the world together, while staying madly in love.
During my nineteen years, I have provided Occupational Therapy Services in outpatient rehab adults and pediatrics, home health, aquatic therapy, ECI pediatrics, adults-geriatrics, long term care - SNF with an Alzheimer's unit, LTAC specialty hospitals, Hand Therapy, Inpatient Acute Rehab, Telemetry unit, and ICU.
My long term interests working with people of all ages in specialized aquatics developed a Health & Wellness Specialty, enhancing my therapy skills to treat the "Whole Person". My specialty started with teaching "learn to swim" for those terrified of water (1975), Adapted Aquatics (1984), Aquatic Exercise and Fitness Specialist (1992).
Returned to college in 1991, for Associated of Arts in Psychology at Collin County Community College, graduated with honors, 1993; transferred to Texas Woman's University Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy, graduating with honors, 1997. I have completed certificates of training in balance, manual therapy and kinesio taping.
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Jennifer is the Speech Therapy Team Lead at Metroplex Rehabilitation. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in 2002 with a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She is licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners and earned her Certificate of Clinical Competency in 2003 after completing her Clinical Fellowship. She is a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Jennifer's college years began at Trinity Valley Community College where her studies concentrated on Science and Psychology before moving on to university studies. Along with the required studies for Speech-Language Pathology, Jennifer added courses she felt would enhance her work, such as American Sign Language, Visual Impairment, and Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children.
Jennifer has experience in a variety of settings such as hospital, long-term care, home health, rehab hospital, out-patient clinic, early childhood, and public school. She provides assessment and therapy services for adults and children in the areas of speech/ language delays and impairments, speech disorders, articulation, fluency, autism, stroke, auditory processing disorders, intellectual disability, cognitive impairments, swallowing disorders, and aphasia. Jennifer provides supervision for Clinical Fellows and also works along with the hospital's radiology team to conduct modified barium swallow studies.
In her younger years she spent her summers volunteering at the West Texas Rehabilitation Center in Abilene, Texas, where her interest in speech-language pathology began. Her other volunteer experiences included volunteering each January for the yearly Telethon presented by the center, assisting with Special Olympics event during her college years, and with the Boy Scouts of America for many years.
Jennifer says that she loves her job here because of the people and the overall work atmosphere. "I love that I am allowed to talk about Christ in the workplace and that I can pray with my patient's and fellow employees." When she is not working, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, dining out with friends, reading, movies, theater and ballet/opera/symphony/fine arts, camping, hiking/observing nature, and sewing.
Martha is one of the first voices you will hear and the first face you will see when you begin therapy at Metroplex Outpatient Rehabilitation. She provides individualized care and attention to patients. Martha works to ensure that new patients feel comfortable, and their scheduling and information needs are met. She verifies insurance and physician orders. Her goal is to provide exemplary customer service to each patient.
Martha values family, friendship, dependability, responsibility, honesty, and faith in God. She loves Zumba, water aerobics, walking, reading, and hanging out with her two grandsons Christopher and Aiden.
Natasha loves connecting with patient and building trusting relationships with them. She offers a warm greeting, a bright smile, comfort, and the assurance they will be well cared for. Her values reflect her Christian faith. Natasha values friendship, honesty, dependability and family.
She has been married to Isaac for over 15 years, and has two beautiful girls. Natasha enjoys camping, fishing, and hanging out with family and friends.


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I had arranged a meeting with a female colleague and a male. I knew that there was a potential of having a coffee with my female colleague after the meeting to discuss what had happened in the meeting. My female colleague is older than me and I am not attracted in any way to her.
So I tell my BS and decide that if a meeting is needed or asked for I would say that I had was needed at home.
So I have the meeting and get asked if we can have a coffee afterwards to go through what each of us needs to do.
I fold and just say sure.
Meeting held, pretty short and I come home. I immediately tell my BS and she is really hurt that I broke a boundary even after we went through it.
I don't know why I didn't say 'No' or use my excuse. I broke one of the key boundaries.
BS really hurt, feels I treat her as nothing.
I have been really careful with others and have said 'No' at other times, but for some reason unbeknown to me I wasn't prepared enough.
Why did I fold? How could I have prepared better?
Once you make your M a top priority, these decisions will be no-brainers.
My female colleague is older than me and I am not attracted in any way to her.
Toasted, that is completely irrelevant. It really doesn't matter who the female colleague was. What is relevant is that you chose to break a boundary that you knew was a very important boundary to your bs - you even call it 'a key boundary' in your post. I don't think you can get insight on 'why' you did that from anyone but yourself, so I think the place you really need to look for the answer is inside yourself - but I also believe that if you do find out that why - it could be a really, really important part of your recovery so please keep digging for it.
Life skills, appropriate behavior...those need to be set in stone for YOU.
For myself, it was incredibly important to me that I have the upper hand in every relationship. I was always the smartest, the most "put-together)" (ha!!) and gravitated to people who needed help. People who were worse off than I was. I felt very powerful (looking back) when I was needed, and it became almost impossible for me to respect/recognize appropriate boundaries because "What if I say no/maintain my distance/not hug this person back and they go off and do something awful to themselves. It would be my fault." The truth is, that probably 100% of the people I crossed boundaries with would have found another sucker, I mean savior, within seconds.
JM was also a KISA, but his behavior came more from a place of fear and needing people to like him. He could not stand for someone to be angry at him. Particularly if that person was in his face or on the other end of a phone. He would say and do whatever he had to do IN THE MOMENT to keep peace and keep the other person happy.
For both of us, living so completely in the moment, we could not process potential consequences. Looking back now, it seems so freaking stupid. How could he not know I would be angry later and he'd have to deal with that? How could I not know that eventually, when you say yes to everyone you are not powerful but pathetic?
All I know is that it has taken a butt load of work for both of us, but we now recognize that our relationship with each other, our boys and our personal relationship with God are the only things in life that really matter. And every decision, no matter how small, is evaluated on how it will reflect or affect those primary relationships.
Toasted, you have to find the ability to face whatever it is you fear will happen when you enforce a boundary in favor of your W and your M. One question that sticks out to me is this: You said you broke "a" boundary. You broke "a key boundary."
Whose boundary is it? If it's your W's then that's a big part of your answer right there. Your boundaries need to be YOUR boundaries. It needs to be unacceptable to YOU to meet with a female one on one that is not your wife. Not because it will bother your wife. But because it's abhorrent to YOU. You betrayed your wife and caused unimaginable pain to her. You betrayed your profession and caused potentially irreparable damage there. You should want to change your behavior because you don't want to be that kind of person, not just to try to fall in line with your W's expectations for R.
But then again, he had a person-specific infatuation that crept up on him at a time in our marriage when we had major stresses, and in my assessment, he was not a flirt or serial cheater and did not push boundaries out of need of personal validation or some need of conquest.
Once you and your BS have gone through counseling to where she sees you understand slippy slope of behavior in the past, and have had time to change that behavior in ways that she can see (not just words), then it's likely you will one day be able to have coffee to discuss a work issue with an older colleague without the situation becoming an issue.
For now, I'd suggest socializing with your wife a great deal so that she can see the change. Usually that starts in the eyes and sometimes, the little smile at the corner of the mouth, because thoughts can be reflected there when you talk with other women in the group the two of you socialize with.
Once you change your thoughts, and are no longer sending out the "signals" - and more importantly no longer WANT to send out "signals" and "fish" with the eyes, your marriage will improve.
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You were given a boundary and you chose to ignore it. There in lies the issue, you were given a boundary. What I have found is that I have to set and maintain boundaries I set for myself that honor and respect me, my wife, my family in that order.
You should have decided what was appropriate or not as soon as the meeting was set. Before you brought it to your wife to discuss. She is not in charge of your choices, you are so make them proactively. You didn't accidentally end up in the toaster with another slice of bread, you put yourself there by action or inaction. We all have been there, you just need to take ownership of it if you want to be successful. Good luck


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Police are investigating the death of a newborn found in an alley in Washington Heights Tuesday evening.
Officers responded to a 911 call of a baby discovered in the alley of 608 W. 191st St. at about 6:15 p.m., and upon arriving, found a newborn girl unconscious and unresponsive, said police.
Emergency responders pronounced the baby dead on the scene.
The medical examiner is working to determine the cause of death, age and race of the baby, according to police.
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NEC Corp. on Tuesday will spin out its LCD operations into a separate company called NEC LCD Technologies.
The new firm will develop and manufacture TFT-LCDs targeted at high end-end flat panel monitors for the industrial market, according to the Japanese electronics giant.
Kazuo Okuno will be president of the firm. He was associate senior vice president of the parent NEC Corp. and was formerly president of NEC Kansai Ltd.
Headquartered in Kawasaki, Japan, the new LCD company will employ 280 workers and have a capitalization of $16.7 million.
NEC LCD Technologies will receive royalty revenue from the technology transfer to a new LCD joint venture with SVA Group Co. Ltd. of Shanghai. Last week, the joint venture said it was building a new fifth generation LCD plant in Shanghai.
The spinoff of NEC LCD Technologies continues the corporate reorganization plan that will separate each of the business units of NEC Electron Devices. Last year, NEC spun off its chip operations into a new subsidiary, NEC Electronics, now based in Kawasaki.


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The U.S. Federal Indictment of Jeff Foiles on 23 counts of illegal waterfowl violations, in both the U.S. and Canada, serves as an example of the worst behaviour our hunting fraternity can exhibit. Foiles, 53, an Illinois based goose hunting "legend", call maker, video producer and hunt club operator, is charged with gross violations of duck and goose hunting bag limits in the making of videos, commercial guiding and hunt club activities. His case is pending in the U.S. Federal court system, where if convicted could result in a maximum sentencing of five years in prison, a $250,000 fine and forfeiture of property involved in these hunts.
The dialogue regarding the Foiles indictment serves as an opportunity for all of us raising kids in this sport to make the case that anything other than a moral adherence to the laws of the society we benefit from is arrogant, ignorant and anti-social. With our "Reality TV" , 15 min. of fame Facebook, narcissistic It's all about Me society, it's incumbent on us as individuals and we as a sporting fraternity to demonize the behaviour of anyone behaving badly, illegally or immorally, regardless of the activity. Without a backbone, the body will crumble. Lets all stand up on our collective back legs and take away something positive from this disgusting display for the future of our children and the future of our countries.


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Law enforcement officials say they have seen a shift in substance abuse from illegal drugs to prescription drugs legally obtained by a patient and then lifted by family or friends.
To fight this trend the Ohio County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition has purchased two new permanent drop boxes for disposing of prescription drugs. Mayors and police chiefs in both Bethlehem and Triadelphia welcomed the purchase.
Bethlehem Police Chief Dan Griffin said the drop boxes are the place for seniors to dispose of expired medications.
"We have quite a bit of senior residents that reside up here and they have medicines that they don't know what to do with after they're expired or a prescription they don't need any more," he said. "So, now we have a place for them to put those."
Needles and aerosol cans do not go in the drop box according to police.
Both of the new drop boxes in Bethlehem and Triadelphia remain open during normal business hours. The one in Wheeling remains open round-the-clock.
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From the New York Racing Assciation
Prominent jockey agent Vic Gilardi died March 19, at Long Island Jewish Hospital after a one-month stay. He was 78.
A native of Staten Island, N.Y. and a United States Marine Corps veteran who served during the Korean conflict, Gilardi sold insurance before starting out as an agent for his brother-in-law, jockey Tony Russo.
During his lifetime, Gilardi booked mounts for Russo, Karl Korte, Tommy Lee, Kenny Church, Phil Grimm, Richard Migliore, Jorge Chavez, and Shaun Bridgmohan. But it was his 23-year relationship with Hall of Fame jockey Jorge Velasquez for which he is most recognized. Only the late Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker and his agent of 38 years, Harry Silbert, had a longer, continuous association.
"The best thing that ever happened to me was meeting Victor Gilardi and having him as my agent," said Velasquez, who retired in 1997 with 6,795 wins. "I was 19 in 1965 and I came to this country under contract to (owner) Fred Hooper. I was riding the last two weeks in Atlantic City without an agent when we hooked up.
"Because of Vic, I am in the Hall of Fame and I won just about every major race in this country. Vic was a workaholic and knew everything about the game. His dedication was amazing, and everybody respected him. He was one of a kind and we always remained close. I learned a lot from him."
Velasquez is currently an agent for jockey Orlando Bocachica.
Gilardi and Velasquez worked together until 1987, when Velasquez went to France. Gilardi always had success with his jockeys, but his next big score came with Chavez. With Gilardi finding the horses, Chavez was New York's leading rider from 1994-1999.
Gilardi's wife of 55 years, Jean, passed away March 12. They are survived by three children – Victor, Russ, and Debbie -- as well as several grandchildren.
A viewing will be held March 24-25, from 2–4 p.m. and from 7–9 p.m. at Bordentown Home for Funerals, 40 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, N.J. 08505.
A funeral Mass will be March 26, at Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 45 Crosswicks St., Bordentown, N.J., followed by internment at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 350 Provinceline Rd., Wrightstown, N.J.
In lieu of flowers, donations may made to the USO at http://www.uso.org/donate.


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Kid Tells Us All of the Bad Words He Knows, Butt Good! [VIDEO]
When it comes to 'bad words', opinions differ. For instance, if I say 'dumb' or 'stupid' around my nephew Spencer, he immediately says 'OOOOOOOOOO that's a bad word, you are a bad worder!'. He has no idea how 'bad of a worder' I really am!
When I was roughly 12, my mom gave me permission to swear. I was not allowed to drop f-bombs, but I could say damn, hell, sh**, etc. Truth be told, once I was allowed to, it was not as much fun. I said 'F*** it' and stopped. Maybe that was my mothers plan all along? Well played Mommy Dearest, well played.
It is funny what kids will perceive as 'bad words' though, this video is proof of that. A father asks his son to tell him all of the bad words he knows. According to this kid, if you put the word 'butt' in front of any other word, that will equal a bad word. Perhaps it does, one thing is for certain this little guy does know at least one bad word, watch and see for yourself.
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MELBOURNE, Fla. -- The Chicago Cubs got a much-needed closer in Antonio Alfonseca. The Florida Marlins got some much-wanted payroll flexibility.
The Cubs, desperate for a relief ace since Tom Gordon was injured, acquired Alfonseca and pitcher Matt Clement from the Marlins in a six-player trade Wednesday.
Florida got pitcher Julian Tavarez and three minor leaguers -- pitchers Jose Cueto and Dontrelle Willis and catcher Ryan Jorgensen.
Alfonseca, who will make $3.55 million this season, led the majors with 45 saves in 2000. He had 28 saves and a career-best 3.06 ERA last season despite pitching with back pain much of the season.
''Alfonseca is a proven guy in the ninth inning,'' said Jim Hendry, the Cubs' vice president of player personnel. ''It's just a chance to add a quality person late in the game.''
While Alfonseca left camp without extensive comment -- ''I've got nothing to say -- Clement cleaned out his locker, then aired out his feelings about the Marlins.
The trade made little sense to Clement, and it may have signaled the start of another payroll purge for the floundering Marlins.
The team says it needs a new ballpark to increase revenue and be able to keep the young and talented team intact. New owner Jeffrey Loria says he is committed to making baseball work in South Florida, but the trade seemed to indicate otherwise.
''You wouldn't think a team that's 29th in salary would be trimming payroll, but obviously that's their motive,'' said Clement, who will make $2.5 million this season. ''I don't have too much to say, but as a whole I'm not very impressed with the Marlins organization. I'm very impressed with the new staff, but I can't say anything good about the organization from the top other than I got to play with a lot of good teammates and friends.
''It doesn't take me to spell it out. It looks to me like it's a matter of time before the rest of the boys start going right along with me.''
Canseco cut by Expos
JUPITER, Fla. -- Jose Canseco will not reach his goal of 500 home runs with the Montreal Expos.
Canseco was given his release by the Expos after being told he would not be an everyday player.
Canseco, 37, hit .200 with three home runs and five RBIs in 14 spring training games.
The former AL MVP has 462 home runs, putting him 22nd on the career list. But Expos manager Frank Robinson plans to use other young players in the outfield.
''We had sat down together last week -- Jose and I -- and he had shared with me his feelings about what he felt like he could do for this ballclub, and under what conditions he could do that,'' Robinson said.
''I told Jose today that he would not be an everyday player here. And he had indicated that he didn't think he could be as productive for us,'' he said.
Robinson said the Expos offered to let him play as a regular at Triple A, but Canseco declined.
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About the Book
About the Book
Where Earth Meets Water
In this poignant and breathtaking debut from Pia Padukone, one man searches for meaning in the wake of incomparable tragedy…
Karom Seth should have been in the Twin Towers on the morning of 9/11, and on the Indian shores in 2004, when the tsunami swept his entire family into the ocean. Whether it's a curse or a blessing, Karom can't be sure, but his absence from these disasters has left him with crushing guilt --- and a belief that fate has singled him out for invincibility.
Karom's affliction consumes everyone around him, from his best friend, Lloyd, to his girlfriend, Gita, who hopes that a trip to India will help him find peace. It is in Delhi that he meets Gita's grandmother Kamini --- a quirky but wise woman with secrets of her own. At first Karom dismisses Kamini, but little does he realize that she will ultimately lead him to the clarity he's been looking for.
Spanning the globe from New York to India, WHERE EARTH MEETS WATER is a stunning portrait of a quest for human understanding, and a wise exploration of grief, survival and love in all its forms.
Where Earth Meets Water
- Publication Date: April 29, 2014
- Genres: Fiction
- Paperback: 288 pages
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Foods to keep hay fever at bay
While I am enjoying the lighter evenings, I am dreading the onset of spring due to hay fever. Can I change my diet to lessen my symptoms?
Some people's immune systems can't differentiate between pollens and pathogenic foreign invaders, and react by releasing histamine, which triggers classic hay fever symptoms. It is still not known exactly why.
Those affected also often have a low level of resistance to colds, flu and sinus infections and some scientists believe that poor nutrition may make reactions to pollen worse.
A recent report on immunity and diet by the International Life Sciences Institute has shown that vitamin D-deficient people suffer more respiratory infections. Given that an estimated one billion people have vitamin D deficiency, it may be that upping…


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MONTREAL -- Ray Lalonde, the former Montreal Canadiens vice-president and a onetime assistant to legendary Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, was named president and CEO of the Montreal Alouettes Wednesday.
Lalonde, from Trois-Rivieres, Que., brings more than 20 years of experience as a football, hockey and basketball executive in college and the pros on both sides of the border.
He's the permanent replacement for Larry Smith, who left the two-time defending Grey Cup champions in November to pursue a career in federal politics.
Lalonde's most recent job was with the Canadiens, where he served as vice-president and chief marketing and sales officer from 2001 until last year.
He oversaw the creation of the Canadiens Hall of Fame at the Bell Centre as well as Centennial Plaza, which features larger-than-life bronze statues of Guy Lafleur, Howie Morenz, Jean Beliveau and Maurice "Rocket" Richard.
Lalonde previously worked for the National Basketball Association, where he opened international offices in Paris and Geneva.
He played football at McGill University, where he earned a Bachelor of Education. Lalonde went on to earn a Master's in Sports Administration from Penn State, where he also served as a graduate assistant football coach.


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A Jacksonville man has been accused of sex offense with a minor.
A Jacksonville man has been accused of sex offense with a minor.
Garran Steven Browning, 22, of North Drive, was charged Friday by the Jacksonville Police Department with two counts each of statutory sexual offense, indecent liberties with a minor and contributing to the delinquency of a child.
His arrest was the result of a joint operation between the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and Jacksonville Police Department, according to information from JPD.
�These charges stem from an ongoing investigation in which a 15-year old juvenile was found in the company of an adult,� said Capt. Jason Bettis, who leads JPD�s Investigative Services Division.
In addition, an active duty MCB Camp Lejeune Marine has charges pending with military authorities and NCIS in association with this case.
Further information is not yet available.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams has announced that Brigham Mellor has been hired as the new economic development director for the townships and communities of the unincorporated area of the county.
Mellor will join McAdams' economic development team on Dec. 9.
Mellor has been economic research manager for EDCUtah for the past four years. EDCUtah is the private, nonprofit organization that collaborates with state and local governments and private industry to attract new economic investment.
In that role, he produced all of the EDCUtah economic publications and provided research data to more than 70 companies that have expanded or relocated to Utah. He is a member of the American Economic Association, the International Economic Development Council and the Utah Economic Development Alliance.
Mellor holds both an undergraduate and a master's degree in economics from the University of Utah.Comment on this story
Mellor says that over the last two years Utah has recruited some 22,000 jobs to the state through economic development efforts and while 60 percent of those companies and jobs landed in Salt Lake County, none landed in the unincorporated area.
"With its population and land resources combined, unincorporated Salt Lake County would be the second largest 'city' in the state," Mellor said. "I've spent the last four years preparing for an opportunity such as this. It's time for unincorporated county to get its piece of the economic development pie."


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To say that I'm disappointed that summer with my children is almost over, is a huge understatement. I actually enjoy the summer with my children, despite the lack of schedule, bickering and never having a moment alone. My children are six, eight and 11, and I know the time I have with them at home will be gone before I know it.
It's so hard sending them away for eight hours each day during the school year. I feel like their teachers get to see them more than I do. The thought of homeschooling often pops into my mind, but deep down, I know I'm not cut out for that.
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NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 31 (UPI) -- A 15-year-old boy was arrested in the Christmas Day shooting deaths of two Newark, N.J., teens, one a girl struck by a stray bullet, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Zainee Hailey, 13, was shot and killed while taking trash to the curb at her parents' home. Kasson Morman, 15, was also killed in the shooting, and Abdul Frazier, 14, was shot in the neck and seriously injured, authorities said.
The (Newark) Star-Ledger reported sources, requesting anonymity, said the alleged shooter was apparently angry with either Morman or Frazier after one of the two allegedly "hit on" a girl he was dating. The sources added the suspect felt "disrespected" by one of the boys.
Dozens of mourners at Zainee Hailey's funeral Tuesday in Elizabeth, N. J., wore pins with her picture and the phrase, "A gun took my life. Please put the guns down!"
After the funeral at New Zion Baptist Church, the girl's father, James Hailey, said news of the arrest brought him "Justice. Justice and peace."
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The Ultimate Bridal Show - 1-5 p.m., Classic Center, 300 N. Thomas St.; one-stop wedding shopping event, winners of the magical wedding giveaway will be announced (5 p.m.), all brides attending and registering at the show will be eligible for door prizes, panel discussions held every half hour beginning at 2 p.m., fashion show 4:30-5 p.m., tickets available at the Classic Center box office; $8 advance, $10 at the door; (706) 357-4444.
Athens Canine Rescue's Mutt Strut - 1:30 p.m., Southeast Clarke Park, 4440 Lexington Road; walk around the park, dog competitions including best kisser, best tail wagging, most talented, owner/pet lookalike, best costume and more, toys, bandanas and T-shirts will be for sale, an Adopt-a-Pet will be held 1:30-4:30 p.m., proceeds benefit needy dogs in the Athens area; $12 per pre-registered human, $15 day of event, $1 to enter each competition; www.athenscaninerescue.com or (706) 549-4883.
Milam McGraw Propst - 2 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 3650 Atlanta Highway; Propst, winner of the 2000 Georgia Writers Author of the Year Award for fiction, will read from her novel "A Flower Blooms on Charlotte Street," which has been adapted for a movie starring Keith Carradine, Mare Winningham and Ty Pennington; (706) 354-1195.
Visiting authors - Borders, 196 Alps Road, Suite 50; (706) 583-8647:
- Nancy Tillman - 2 p.m.; reading from and signing her new children's picture book, "On the Night You Were Born."
"The Wizard of Oz" - 2 p.m., Oconee County Civic Center, 2661 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville; show features more than 150 local youth, tickets available at the Oconee Youth School of Performance, 2131 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville; $16 adults, $14 seniors and students, $12 for children ages 12 and younger; www.oypoysp.com or (706) 769-2677.
"Quiet Desperation" - 2 p.m., Athens Community Theatre, behind the historic Taylor-Grady House on Prince Avenue; compellingly personal and real stories derived from the work of British writer Alan Bennett; $5; www.townandgownplayers.org or (706) 208-8696.
"Most Fair and Sometimes Foul: Shakespeare's Women" - 2 p.m. Seney-Stovall Chapel, 201 N. Milledge Avenue; JV Productions presents a sampling of moments and scenes featuring Shakespeare's varied and fascinating female characters, treats from all 37 of his plays; tickets are $8-10 at the door; Jon Vance, (706) 543-2012.
"Begum Barve" - 2:30 p.m., Cellar Theatre, UGA Fine Arts Building, Lumpkin and Baldwin Streets; modern Indian drama by Satish Alekar, $2 coupons for Bombay Café will be offered to each person who purchases a ticket, tickets available at the theatre box office in the Fine Arts Building, at Schoolkids and at the door one hour before each performance; $10, $8 for seniors and students with ID; for reservations call, (706) 542-2838.
"Read It with Ray," Hart Regional Art Center book club - 2:30 p.m., Hart Regional Art Center, 338 E. Howell St., Hartwell; group will discuss Terry Kay's "The Valley of Light," Kay, a Hart County native, plans to appear, all are invited, although it is suggested that one read the book, it is not a requirement; (706) 436-4396.
Read to Rover - 2:30-3:30 p.m., Athens-Clarke Public Library, 2025 Baxter St.; beginning readers in grades 1-4 read aloud to highly trained dogs, pre-register at the Children's Desk for a 20-minute session; (706) 613-3650.
Katrina benefit - 3 p.m., Hodgson Concert Hall, UGA Performing Arts Center, 230 River Road; concert will feature the UGA Big Band, Steve Dancz and the Faculty Jazz, Prime Time Jazz, The David Brothers and Squat, all proceeds will go to aid the hurricane relief efforts of the schools of music at Tulane and Loyola universities; Admission by free will donation to UGA Katrina Relief Fund; (706) 542-2727.
Closing day events for "Race: Enter Personal Politics" - ATHICA, Athens Institute for Contemporary Art, Chase Street Warehouses, unit 3, 160 Tracy St.; www.athica.org or (706) 208-1613:
- Panel discussion: "Race and Art" - 3-4:30 p.m.; panelists include artists Adam Davis, Donte Hays, Richard Lou, Charles H. Nelson and Yonsenia White and discussants Dr. Freda Scott Giles, Kenneth Kilfara and Reginald McKnight, moderated by curator Drék Davis.
- Refreshments and final exhibition viewing - 4:30-5 p.m.
- Performance event - 5-6 p.m.; reading of excerpts of original writing by Reginald McKnight, screening of Kenneth Kilfara's documentary work in progress, "Blacklist: Investigating the Life of Canada Lee," and a spoken-word performance by Montu Williams and the Dreaded Mindz Collective; suggested donation $3-9.
Athens Novel Writer's Group No. 1 - 1:30-3:30 p.m. bi-weekly, Borders, 196 Alps Road; (706) 583-8647.
Open Classroom Sundays - 1-4 p.m. bi-monthly, Bear Hollow, Memorial Park, 293 Gran Ellen Drive; explore Bear Hollow's classroom and visit with animals used in programs such as salamanders, pond turtles, screech owls and more; free; (706) 613-3616.
PFLAG, Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays - 1-2:30 p.m. monthly, Presbyterian Student Center, 1250 S. Lumpkin St.; Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays provides regular meetings of support and education to families and friends of gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered people in the Athens area, for more information contact email@example.com or (706) 546-9171.
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Resistance: Fall of Man – Final Thoughts and Goodbye
This game is the most fun I have had on a console in quite awhile. Resistance: Fall of Man for the Sony Playstation 3 (PS3) took some getting used to, but in the end provided a good challenge and a lot of entertainment.
I recently completed the game on the "normal" difficulty which took quite a bit more strategy and time than my first go around on "easy". When you are in "easy" mode, you can pretty much blast your way through most of the levels with relatively little strategy – able to either recover health or find additional health modules. As a stark comparison, in "normal" mode your enemies take more damage, are more accurate shooters, and their artificial intelligence in avoiding you is far superior. Your have to employ much better strategies, leverage your cover, and make use of the arsenal of grenades that you acquire. (Note: I found the backlash grenades especially useful in places where you are swarmed with enemies.) I died much more often, but felt more challenged and had more fun.
Two of the enemies under the "normal" mode provided additional difficulty in defeating. Both of these ended my tour on a number of occasions. These were Titan and the Widowmaker, both of which seemed to have enhanced resistance to damage, and their weapons were much more powerful than under "easy". For instance, if struck by the Titan's gun – count on two bars of health disappearing – or roughly half. Two shots and you are gone.
When you complete "easy" difficult, a couple of additional weapons are available to you. The three that I actually used during my adventure were the L11-2 Dragon (Flame Thrower), Arc Charger, and the Reapers. I found the Splitter to be mostly useless except for the final level for destroying the rods. The Bullseye and the M5A2 Carbine are still the two weapons you need to depend on the most. Although, there is an increased reliance on the L209-LAARK (rocket launcher) to inflict the damage needed to defeat some enemies.
If you have not played this game for PS3, you should. Thus far, it is the best that I have encountered. However, now it has become to say goodbye to the game, as I have a stack of others to play and as entertaining as Resistance: Fall of Man is, I just will not have time to play it. I just hawked it on Half.com, recovering a good portion of the initial cost.


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Ducks-Kings: Bobby Ryan's Controversial Hit in Emotional LossJanuary 15, 2010
I'd be lying if I said I was surprised about the way Thursday night's matchup between the Ducks and the Kings went down.
We're talking about a rivalry that exists purely because of geography. The two teams have never met in the postseason.
Why all the drama?
The Ducks have had an emotional start to the New Year to say the least.
Losing the first two games of the season (back-to-back). LOW.
Winning the next two on home ice, against Detroit and St. Louis. HIGH.
The return of a top six forward (Teemu Selanne), who missed 17 games due to a broken hand. HIGH.
Having to play the same back-to-back weekend over again, and winning. HIGH.
Watching that same top six forward get hit in the face with a puck, knowing he'll be out of the lineup for the next several weeks, LOW. Very, very LOW.
Ultimately, it meant the Ducks would come crashing against the cross town rivals who were very hungry to erase their three game losing streak.
For two teams who always seem to battle it out, the dirtiness of the game didn't break out until the end of the second period when Ryan Getzlaf took on Wayne Simmonds.
The fight was capped off with the Kings scoring a very confusing and controversial goal that would turn to be the final straw to break the camels back. The Ducks became emotionally frustrated and had no problems taking it out on the Kings whenever possible.
While there were plenty of crazy tipped goals, all from the Kings, and plenty of fights to speak of, Bobby Ryan's hit late in the game on Oscar Moller seems to be the hot topic.
Having reviewed the replay, I don't think Ryan should be suspended.
The hit resulted in the winger earning a minor penalty for roughing, a five-minute major for charging, and a game misconduct with less than 10 seconds remaining in the game.
Personally, I think the only "penalty" here is the fact that it was so late in the game.
Yes, the hit was unnecessary at that point, but to credit Ryan, he saw an opportunity to make a big hit, and he took it.
Had that happened at any other junction during the game, it would have been a monster hit by the forward, and would have likely started the same dog pile that ensued.
Ryan kept his feet on the ground, his arms down, and made a great hit to the body of Moller who had his head down.
Was it dirty? Not at all.
Was it a hit of frustration? Definitely.
Had the Ducks showed that emotion in the first period, the game might have had a different outcome.
In addition to hitting a brick wall against Los Angeles, the Ducks suffered another loss when Saku Koivu left the game mid-way through with a "lower body injury."


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Sheridan Media's Chris Foy brings us this report about a new museum that's in the works at the Brandford Brinton Ranch.
At their Thursday meeting, the Sheridan County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended the Bradford Brinton Ranch's application for a new museum on the 604 acre propoerty. They are proposing to build a 25,526 square foot museum, gallery and bistro all-in-one - directly into the hillside.
County Planner, Mark Reid, explains the unique architecture that's planned for the museum itself.
The concept of the new museum was well-received by the planning commissioners and also by members of the public in attendance at the meeting. During the public comment period, a neighbor to the Bradford Brinton property, Paul Wallop, said it was a good idea and the County shouldn't miss it. Reid says the county didn't receive a single negative comment from any of the Bradford Brinton Ranch's neighbors.
If approved by the Sheridan County Commissioners at their July 2 meeting - and once construction is completed - the museum would allow for extra gallery and working space, provide a meeting area and a dining hall.


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20And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come? he answered them, and said: The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:
21Neither shall they say: Behold here, or behold there. For lo, the kingdom of God is within you.
22And he said to his disciples: The days will come, when you shall desire to see one day of the Son of man; and you shall not see it.
23And they will say to you: See here, and see there. Go ye not after, nor follow them:
24For as the lightning that lighteneth from under heaven, shineth unto the parts that are under heaven, so shall the Son of man be in his day.
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A scramble to fill statewide offices in one of the biggest turnovers in Texas government history began with Tuesday's primary, but several of the key contests will require runoffs to decide a final winner.
- See the latest election results for all races here.
- Elections Coverage — NBC 5/DMN's Lone Star Politics
Six of Texas' top offices lack an incumbent, and while many of the Democrats ran unopposed in their primaries, crowded fields in the Republican races for attorney general, comptroller and commissioners for agriculture and railroads likely won't end until the top-two finishers square off May 27.
Drawing the most interest across the state, and nationwide, are the GOP and Democratic primaries for governor. Both Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis handily won their primaries — with the nominations wrapped up before 8 p.m.
- Abbott Wins GOP Nomination for Texas Governor
- Watch: Abbott's Acceptance Speech
- Watch: Abbott Easily Wins GOP Nomination — NBC 5's Julie Fine
- Dems Nominate Wendy Davis for Governor
- Watch: Davis' Acceptance Speech
- Watch: Wendy Davis Gears Up for Greg Abbott — NBC 5's Scott Gordon
The Republican primary for Lieutenant Governor was a hotly contested race between incumbent David Dewhurst and candidates Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson, Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples and state Sen. Dan Patrick.
Dewhurst was expected to finish first, and most only wondered if he would win by a large enough margin to avoid a runoff in May. However, state Sen. Dan Patrick jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. The pair will faceoff in a runoff election this May.
- See the latest Lt. Gov. race results here.
- Patrick Stuns Dewhurst, Forces Runoff
- Watch: Patrick Shocks Dewhurst in Lt. Gov. Primary
In the Democratic primary for Lt. Governor, Texas Sen. Leticia Van de Putte ran unopposed, and, as expected, was named the party's nominee Tuesday night.
Grass-roots favorite and state Sen. Ken Paxton of McKinney won a three-way GOP race to succeed him but failed to capture a majority. He will face state Rep. Dan Branch, a key ally of Texas House Speaker Joe Straus, in the runoff.
Democrat Sam Houston, a Houston attorney, was unopposed for his party's attorney general nomination.
There was also no majority won in the Republican race for agriculture commissioner. Former state Rep. Sid Miller of Stephenville will compete with fellow former state lawmaker Tommy Merritt of Kilgore in a second round of voting.
On the Democratic side, entertainer Kinky Friedman — who has run unsuccessfully for both agriculture commissioner and governor in the past — launched another bid for agriculture commissioner, this time promising to push for legalizing marijuana. He's headed to a runoff against Jim Hogan, a little-known rancher from Cleburne who has done only minimal campaigning.
Other races were still too close to call late Tuesday — including the Republican contest for comptroller, where state Sen. Glenn Hegar of Katy and Kerrville state Rep. Harvey Hilderbran looked to be headed to a runoff and the other two candidates, former state Rep. Raul Torres of Corpus Christi and tea party activist Debra Medina, trailed badly. The race's lone Democrat, Houston businessman Michael Collier, won his party's nomination.
- See the latest election results for all races here.
- Elections Coverage — NBC 5/DMN's Lone Star Politics
For railroad commissioner, Republicans Malachi Boyuls of Dallas, Becky Berger of Frisco, Houston's Ryan Sitton and former state Rep. Wayne Christian of Center are vying for the party's nomination. Clinching the Democratic rail road commissioner nomination was Steve Brown, a former Fort Bend Democratic Party chairman.


text: Had a long discussion last night with some folks, former coaches....about the current transfer rules and noticed that there is an NCAA board meeting April 24th. Probably nothing happens at that meeting......but how long do you forsee this garage sale type recruiting to exist with the way the NCAA is? On one hand (and homerism) i think the student athlete has earned the right by graduating to use his 5th year and freely transfer wherever he wants to play wherever he wants. Hes earned that thru his education and work on the court/field. The other hand or arguement is from an NCAA persepctive....is that REALLY in tune with NCAA values as the 5th year transfer has zero to do with education of the player. And does the growing importance of these transfers start altering the way coaches "deal" with players...for instance.....do coaches monitor closer who they redshirt, because if the kid graduates, he could leave. Can it create a situation where coaches slow acadamic progress. I think we are going to see some sort of reform....its just what will it be and when.


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But game play? If Andrea ends up in the final three, or Eric, or Dawn, or Brenda, I don't see how Cochran trumps any of these people necessarily. Sheri is the only person I can see him beating hands down if they got in the final three, and only because she appears to be pretty useless at everything right now... she's not even liked.


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As we've watched what has happened in Ferguson play out on television, one San Diego Pastor felt the need to be a part of the call for calm.
Pastor Terrell Fletcher of City of Hope International is from St. Louis, Mo.
As he watched images of protesters and police officers in riot gear with weapons drawn from thousands of miles away, he decided to act.
"To see that we were in a place of distress, a place where we felt voiceless, I wanted to be a part of helping facilitate a conversation between the police department," Fletcher told NBC 7 via phone from Ferguson on Friday.
For him, it's personal.
"I connected a lot with the incident itself but also because this is home," he explained.
Thursday night, when his plane touched down, he went straight to Ferguson and became a part of the action.
Taking photos and posting them to Twitter, saying it was a much different scene than what we all saw just the day before.
"We were really watching the sigh of relief. The breath of fresh air. For what it's worth, it was really electric. It was very positive," said Fletcher.
By Friday, the name of the officer involved in the shooting was released. Along with surveillance video of what Ferguson Police say is Michael Brown stealing cigars from a convenience store and shoving the clerk.
"It's still a little bit of tension in the air that with the move that the Police Department made today it raised suspicions again, considering the timing of it."
Pastor Fletcher says now that things have calmed, he's hoping to help the community he loves take a step toward healing.
"I didn't come here to St. Louis to make Officer Darren Wilson a criminal. I came to push and promote peace, to allow the system to work itself out, with the hope that justice will ultimately prevail."


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Veteran's Group Hosts Bestselling Author US Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván in Traverse City
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AMOH (A Matter of Honor) is proud to host New York Times bestseller and former US Army Captain Luis Carlos Montalván at the AMOH kick-off event this Veteran's Day.
AMOH is an organization formed for the purpose of educating the American public about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as it relates to military service. There is a great deal of attention currently being directed toward PTSD but most of the emphasis is on the drama surrounding it instead of the factual information about the symptoms and the wonderful, heartwarming stories of soldiers and veterans who have triumphed over PTSD. The result of all of the negative attention surrounding PTSD is fear. The average American isn't informed about PTSD and until we, as a society, become more educated and further understand PTSD, we will continue to fear it.
Captain Montalván is a decorated veteran who served this country for 17 years, including multiple combat tours. After leaving the Army, Luis found himself, like so many of our veterans, in an unfamiliar place physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. He struggled to find the balance needed to restore what was broken within his spirit and body. Luis is the author of New York Times bestseller, Until Tuesday: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him.
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Speed Read! Bristol Palin Sets Up Political Consulting Firm?
- Bristol Palin has set up a lobbying, public relations, and political consulting firm — Gawker
- Does the death of Casey Johnson signal the end of vapid celebrity? — Double X
- Nancy Pelosi calls out Obama for not keeping campaign promises — Talking Points Memo
- The People's Choice Awards will air tonight — BuzzSugar
- The only survivor of both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombs has died at age 93 — The Daily Beast
- Woman sues cheating partner for giving her HPV and wins $1.5 million — Feministing
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Health Canada posts Diane-35 Safety Review Summary and works with partners on a prescriber checklist as first step
OTTAWA, April 8, 2014 /CNW/ - The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health, today delivered on a commitment to begin transparently publishing drug safety reviews. The Minister committed to providing Canadians with access to Health Canada drug safety reviews with the posting of a summary of the safety review of the acne treatment Diane-35. This is the first summary safety review to be made public.
Once a drug is on the Canadian market, Health Canada continues to monitor the safety of health products to identify and assess potential harms. As a result, departmental safety reviews are conducted when a safety issue is identified for a product on the Canadian market. The posting of summary safety reviews will provide Canadians with plain-language descriptions of Health Canada's findings and decisions, so patients can make informed decisions and continue to have confidence in the health products they use. The full reports will be made available through a link on Health Canada's website; however they are subject to redactions of personal and confidential information.
The posting of summary safety reviews is the first in a series of measures that Health Canada is taking to be more transparent and open with Canadians about regulatory decisions. As part of Health Canada's Regulatory Transparency and Openness Framework, the department has committed to providing Canadians with credible and timely information. This easy to understand information will allow them to make well-informed decisions concerning their health and that of their families. Canadians will also have the chance to provide Health Canada with feedback on the Framework.
Health Canada has also made available today a practical new tool to assist in the safe prescribing of Diane-35 and to better inform healthcare professionals and patients of its risks. In consultation with the Canadian Pharmacists Association, the Canadian Dermatology Association, and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Health Canada has developed a checklist to guide healthcare professionals through the decision to prescribe Diane-35. The checklist will reinforce existing warnings and precautions for this drug.
Today's announcements build on the Government's Patient Safety agenda, including Legislation that was introduced in December 2013, known as the Protecting Canadians from Unsafe Drugs Act (Vanessa's Law).
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"Patient safety is a priority to our Government. Greater access to easy
to understand and credible information about the potential risks and
appropriate use of health products is one of the most valuable safety
tools we can provide Canadians and healthcare professionals."
Rona Ambrose
Minister of Health
"With the posting of summary safety reviews, Health Canada is going
beyond what other regulatory agencies are doing in terms of sharing
this type of post-market drug safety information. This positive step is
the first of many measures the Department is taking to improve the
openness and transparency of its work."
Terence Young
Member of Parliament for Oakville
"We were pleased to partner with Health Canada on the prescriber
checklist for Diane-35, which will promote safe use of the drug. We
commend the Government of Canada's efforts to increase transparency by
making the findings of Health Canada's drug safety reviews publicly
available. This information will help front-line healthcare
professionals educate patients and ultimately protect the health of
Perry Eisenschmid, CEO
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"We are supportive of measures that increase safety for patients and
promote safe practices. The checklist for Diane-35 and its generics is
a good first step to assisting healthcare professionals in responsible
prescribing and highlighting important safety information for patients
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Dr Richard Langley, President
Canadian Dermatology Association
"Health Canada's release of the drug safety review summary for Diane-35
demonstrates commitment to transparency. The checklist developed for
Diane-35 can provide an aid when prescribing this medication and
communicating its risks to patients."
David U, CEO and President
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College Football Predictions: Florida State at Boston College Odds and PreviewNovember 2, 2011
Well, I already miss those Pac-12 matchups on the Thursday night ESPN telecast, as I fared well in those for nearly a month, but not well at all in last week's ACC game between Virginia and Miami (Fla.)—the first of four straight Thursday night national TV games involving matchups from that conference.
I would have bet anything that UM at worst would win the game straight up, but they were upset at home by the Cavs as 13.5-point favorites and the total went one stinking point ''over'' when I recommended the ''under."
Let's do better this week with another unranked matchup between Florida State and Boston College.
Florida State at Boston College Betting Storylines
The Eagles (2-6, 1-4 ACC) are having a lousy season, and there are rumblings that Head Coach Frank Spaziani could be in some trouble because this program has gone backward each season under him.
BC got its first conference win of this season on Saturday, 28-14 over Maryland. Certainly losing star running back and all-time ACC rushing leader Montel Harris hasn't helped the Eagles' cause this year. But his replacement, Rolandan Fitch, rushed 39 times for 243 yards (and two TDs) against the Terps, the most by an ACC back since 2009.
But that BC offense is terrible, ranking near the bottom of the FBS in total yards, passing yards and scoring offense. There's really no chance that BC wins out to get bowl eligible—its only other victory is against FCS neighbor UMass.
If there's one reason to watch BC, it's linebacker Luke Keuchly. He led the nation last year in tackles and already has 130 this season, which also leads the country by a wide margin.
Florida State was in the preseason Top 10 of every major poll, but its season was torpedoed when top-ranked Oklahoma came to Tallahassee on Sept. 17 and won, 23-13. It's not so much that FSU lost that game, but that starting QB E.J. Manuel (among others) was hurt in the game and left early. He missed the next game, a loss to Clemson, and didn't start the following week, either, a loss to Wake Forest.
Manuel had a total of four picks vs. OU and Wake and a total of four in every other game he's played. FSU (5-3, 3-2) is technically still alive in the Atlantic Division but would need a ton of help because of those losses to Clemson and Wake, the two teams above the 'Noles.
FSU enters on a three-game winning streak, including a 34-0 whitewash of NC State on Saturday, since Manuel has been back starting. They've outscored those opponents by a combined 116-32 and the Seminoles have scored 30 points or more in every game this year against an opponent not named Oklahoma.
Manuel has thrown for more than 240 yards in each of the past three wins, and FSU has run for more than 200 in two of the past three. They ran for 123 yards against NC State, but Manuel threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns.
Manuel might get a top target back as freshman WR Rashad Greene (26 catches, 457 yards, six TDs) seems likely to play after missing the past three games with an ankle injury.
FSU is No. 3 in the country in sacks, No. 6 in tackles for loss, No. 4 in rushing defense, No. 8 in total defense and No. 12 in scoring defense. Not sure how BC will score on that unit.
In a scheduling oddity, this will mark the sixth straight season that the Seminoles are on the road for a Thursday game. But it will also be the first time since 2007 that they are playing without the benefit of a bye week before it.
FSU is 6-5 all-time in Thursday night affairs, but has hosted only one of those, way back in 2002. The Noles have covered in just one of their past seven Thursday games.
Florida State at Boston College Betting Odds and Trends
FSU is a 14.5-point favorite with the total at 44, according to college football odds. The lean is about 65 percent on the 'Noles. FSU is 4-4 ATS overall and 1-2 on the road. BC is 3-5 ATS overall and 1-3 at home.
The Eagles are 2-10 ATS in their past 12 at home, but 6-2 ATS in past eight as a home dog. The ''under'' is 4-1 in FSU's past five as a road favorite. It is 5-1 in BC's past six at home. The underdog has covered in the past five meetings.
College Football Picks: Florida State at Boston College Betting Predictions
Needless to say, it will be rather chilly at kickoff in Chestnut Hill, and that would seem to favor BC, which relies much more on a conservative, running offense. That usually is more suited to cold weather.
I would also argue that the quick turnaround, as always, benefits the home team.
I also am not overly impressed with the teams FSU has beaten during the winning streak: Duke, Maryland and NC State, with the latter two coming in Tallahassee. And the Wolfpack are the only FBS team FSU has beaten this season that had a winning record at the time.
BC is just one of those teams that always tends to play the Seminoles close. FSU won last year only 24-19 even though the Seminoles were at home (and had four turnovers) and ranked No. 16, while BC was 2-3 and winless in the ACC at the time.
The Eagles had won the previous two seasons. That extra point could be huge on the side, so I'm taking BC because I think at worst it can stay within two touchdowns. I also like the ''under."
Doc Moseman is the owner of Doc's Sports football picks Web site.