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It's your move
The St. Augustine Chess Club will meet again on April 5 noon to 5 p.m. the St. Johns County Public Library, 1960 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
Campbell kids: Retirees keep company with friends from their old company
CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Can packers, engineers, managers, chefs: A corporation brought them together to make soup. Now retired, they still find themselves drawn to one another -- this time, for the fun of it.
The good life: Hitting the links ...
On a perfect February morning, when the Florida sun has not yet risen high enough to burn the dew from the grass or warm the nip in the air, the First Coast's golf courses already are full of life.
Ready to zip you around the courthouse
Richard Nelson zips between buildings at the St. Johns County Courthouse complex.
World War II vet tries to prove he's in Iwo Jima photo
WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) -- For nearly six decades, World War II veteran Jerry Ziehme spoke proudly of his role as a corpsman on Iwo Jima -- a moment he says was captured in a photograph taken by Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Joe Rosenthal.
Avoid being a victim of home improvement scams
Recently two men went to the residence of an 86-year-old female living in the North City section of St. Augustine and told the lady they were there to repair her roof.
Soon, old age won't be an option
Once there was predictability in life. Learn. Work. Rest. Die. Well, forget those options. The assumption that productive life ends at 65 for most of us, that retirement years belong on the golf course, that there's any retirement at all, are very 20th-century concepts.
With return of spring, life blossoms ...
I worried that my little lemon tree was history. It took some deadly hits this long, cold winter.
All of us do have spheres of influence ...
Springtime drenches our beautiful community in glorious colors. The azaleas and the plum trees and all
EWLI receive proclamation from county
The Enterprising Women's Leadership Institute, Inc. will receive a proclamation from the St. Johns County Commission Tuesday recognizing Thursday as International Women's Day in St. Johns County.
TOPS sets open house Wednesday
The TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Chapter #FL 493, invites the public to an installation of officers and awards ceremony Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the old Colee Cove Volunteer Fire Department, County Road 13 (just south of Buddy Boy's Store).
Coast Guard says thanks to Navy League
The St. Augustine Council of the Navy League of the United States honored the United States Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Program at its recent dinner meeting at the Riverview Club.A Sailor of the Quarter Award was presented to Damage Controlman First Class Dale Hanson, USCG who is a member of the crew of the Coast.
Neighbors: News, notes from Beaches ...
Cathy Kuchta never knows where she'll be called to go next, but she does know that when her beeper goes off it's bound to be a matter of need. And nine times out of 10, the call will come in the middle of the night.
Club notes
The St. Augustine Record and the Newspapers in Education (NIE) program are joining with Learn to Read April 26 for a garage sale to benefit both Learn to Read and NIE.
Neighbors: Janet Lee Simpson reflects on adventuresome life on land, sea and air
Janet Lee Simpson of Ponte Vedra Beach has had some wild adventures in her life, and she counts her recent WASP (Women's Airforce Service Pilots) Reunion in Titusville (March 8 and 9) right up there with some of the most challenging.
Column of the day
DEAR DR. FASHION: I have a beaded, charcoal silk skirt by Dana Buchman that falls just below the knee. Where can I find a matching top? I'll be attending a ball on March 29 and I would like to wear the skirt. -- G.G., e-mail
OES installs Jessica Kelley
Jessica Kelley was installed as worthy matron of St. Augustine Chapter No. 12, Order of Eastern Star, earlier this month during ceremonies at the Masonic Lodge. Her theme is "What a Wonderful World," and a solo by the same name was presented by Stacey Hume, member of St. Augustine Rainbow Assembly No. 42. Accompanist was Ruth Rook.
Club calendar
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, meets every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of the Nazarene on May Street in St. Augustine. Please call Norma at 797-7076 for more information.
A little bit of protest, but the show must go on
Outside Hollywood's Kodak Theatre, as limos rolled past demonstrators railing against and rallying for and against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, many arrivals at the 75th annual Academy Awards Sunday night were thinking more about military operations than Oscar campaigns.
People: Nick Nolte reflects on a headliner year
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nick Nolte, who made headlines last year when he was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, says he's now clean and sober but still finds himself drawn to "criminal" characters.
Silent but deadly: 'Metropolis' is sci-fi at its best
NEW YORK (AP) -- Nick Nolte, who made headlines last year when he was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, says he's now clean and sober but still finds himself drawn to "criminal" characters.
People: Cris Judd: At least he has the dog
A chocolate Labrador retriever named Buster is one of the few things Cris Judd has left from his brief marriage to Jennifer Lopez.
Keeping You in Stitches®:
For the next few weeks I will give you some inside facts about every day objects. I thought I would start with buttons. Buttons were invented 3,500 years before buttonholes, having first appeared as decorative disks fixed to clothing for decoration.
Dr. Donohue: Blood thinner: Is it friend or foe for you?
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I suspect that Coumadin harms more people than it helps. I have had atrial fibrillation. My internist suggested I take Coumadin. I said "no" because my sister-in-law took it and hemorrhaged in one eye and lost all sight in it. After the suggestion was made for me to take Coumadin, I fell on the bathroom floor. I had an MRI that showed I had bled into the brain -- a subdural hematoma. I told my doctor that if I had taken his advice for Coumadin, I would be dead. He was candid enough to agree. I wish every doctor in America would read this letter. -- S.E.
Scientists may have found cause of mystery illness
HONG KONG (AP) -- A mystery disease spread new fears across Asia on Monday as Singapore quarantined hundreds of people, and Hong Kong and Vietnam reported more deaths amid closed schools and growing fear.
Dr. Donohue: Dysphagia is something hard to swallow
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My mother is in her 90s. During the past several months, she has had swallowing problems. Food and liquids sometimes remain in the esophagus and come back up. A barium swallow X-ray revealed dysphagia. I've never heard of dysphagia. I would appreciate it if you could tell me what causes it. -- A.P.
March 25, 2003
The following real estate transactions were recorded at the St. Johns County Courthouse recently. The list is complied by Equifax, and amounts of sales are based on documentary tax stamps.
Army: Soldier suspected of deadly grenade attack had 'attitude problem'
KUWAIT CITY -- A U.S. soldier most likely acted out of resentment Sunday when he threw grenades into tents at a 101st Airborne Division command center, killing a fellow serviceman, an Army spokesman said.
12 U.S. troops presumed POWs
DOHA, Qatar -- Looking by turns frightened or stoical, five captured U.S. soldiers were thrust in front of an Iraqi TV microphone and peppered with questions Sunday. The footage also showed at least four bodies.
Hundreds search in Baghdad for possible downed pilot
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Aircraft screamed in low over the Iraqi capital, shaking buildings early Monday with the heaviest U.S.-led bombardment in several nights. As anti-aircraft guns responded, a mosque called out "God is great" apparently to boost Iraqis' morale.
Iraqi TV shows two men said to be captured U.S. pilots
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraqi state television on Monday showed two men said to have been the U.S. crew of an Apache helicopter forced down during heavy fighting in central Iraq.
Fierce fighting reported at An Nasiriyah as allied advance continues
AN NASIRIYAH, Iraq -- The fiercest fighting yet in the battle for Iraq flared Sunday near this city on the Euphrates River. Firefights went on for hours, and dozens of Americans were killed, wounded or taken prisoner.
Two U.S. Army pilots captured, shown on Iraqi TV
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi state television on Monday showed two U.S. Army pilots captured by Iraqi forces after their Apache helicopter was forced down during heavy fighting in central Iraq.
Combat intensifies as allied forces near Baghdad
NEAR AL KUT, Iraq -- Both sides girded Monday for the coming battle of Baghdad as U.S. armored columns advanced from two directions. They came within 50 miles of the capital before sandstorms -- and a formidable Iraqi army -- forced a delay.
U.S. talks with Turkey fail to yield agreement on Ankara's plans to send troops into northern Iraq
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -- A U.S. special envoy rushed back to Turkey but failed to reach agreement Monday on Turkey's plans to send troops into northern Iraq over Washington's objections.
Saddam appears on TV to rally his people; Iraq claims to have shot down two choppers
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Saddam Hussein tried to rally his people Monday in a TV appearance calculated to show that U.S. bombs and missiles had missed him. Iraq also claimed to have shot down two American helicopters and taken pilots prisoner.
Britain says Patriot shot down jet
CAMP AS SAYLIYAH, Qatar -- A U.S. Patriot missile battery shot down a British fighter plane Sunday near the Iraqi border with Kuwait, killing the two fliers on board, the British military said.
U.S. interviews POWs to find chemical sites
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. military is moving quickly to interrogate more than 2,000 Iraqi POWs -- including two generals -- for information about the location of chemical and biological weapons.
Stiff resistance, sandstorms slow drive to Baghdad
U.S.-led warplanes and helicopters attacked Republican Guard units defending Baghdad on Monday while ground troops advanced to within 50 miles of the Iraqi capital. White House aides said a down payment on war-related costs would come to $75 billion.
U.S. forces battle Iraqi column after rush to within 100 miles of Baghdad
NEAR NAJAF, Iraq -- Tired after a two-day dash across the desert that put part of the 3rd Infantry Division within striking distance of Baghdad, American infantrymen were resting in a farm field Sunday when the radio crackled out orders to mount up.
Closing in on Baghdad: This could be the hardest part
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S.-led invading forces are closing in on the hardest part of the Iraq war.
U.S. military leaders caution that tougher days are ahead
WASHINGTON -- U.S. military leaders said Sunday they expect fighting in Iraq to intensify as coalition forces advance toward Baghdad, facing increased resistance from Saddam Hussein's troops and their possible use of chemical or biological weapons.
Rumsfeld's military plan under fire as war risks become more apparent
WASHINGTON -- Five days into the war, the optimistic assumptions of the Pentagon's civilian war planners have yet to be realized, the risks of the campaign are becoming increasingly apparent and some current and retired military officials are warning that there may be a mismatch between Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld's strategy and the force he's sent to carry it out.
As many as 9 Marines die in firefight
Iraq used ambushes and even fake surrenders to kill and capture U.S. troops Sunday, inflicting the first significant casualties on the allied forces driving toward Baghdad. U.S. war leaders declared the invasion on target despite the bloody setbacks.
Families identify soldiers held captive, hope for best
DERBY, Kan. (AP) -- The half brother of a Kansas soldier held captive in Iraq said he wants the United States to finish the war "as fast as possible" so his brother can come home.
Local grandmother watches with pride, concern
In her home near the farms and horse pastures of Molasses Junction, Georgeanna Teehan scrutinizes MSNBC for news about her grandson.
Bush: $75 billion needed for war
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush is expected to ask Congress for about $75 billion to pay for the war with Iraq and to strengthen counterterrorism efforts at home, lawmakers and congressional aides said Monday.
One Army infantry company's long drive to a firefight in the desert
"Holy ... will you look at that," says Capt. Chris Carter, commanding officer of A Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, glancing over his shoulder. "Looks like a traffic jam in Atlanta."
Wall Street slides on new fears of a prolonged war
NEW YORK (AP) -- War euphoria wore off on Wall Street Monday as investors realized that Operation Iraqi Freedom might not be so quick after all. The Dow Jones industrials gave back more than 300 points, following its best week in two decades with its worst day of the year.
Political Oscar speeches range from contemplative to fiery
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Moore was ferocious. Adrien Brody was heartfelt. Chris Cooper was subtle. Their victory speeches on Oscar night addressed the U.S.-led conflict in Iraq in dramatically different tones -- and drew dramatically different reactions.
12 U.S. troops presumed POWs
DOHA, Qatar -- Looking by turns frightened or stoical, five captured U.S. soldiers were thrust in front of an Iraqi TV microphone and peppered with questions Sunday. The footage also showed at least four bodies.
Two U.S. Army pilots captured, shown on Iraqi TV
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraqi state television on Monday showed two U.S. Army pilots captured by Iraqi forces after their Apache helicopter was forced down during heavy fighting in central Iraq.
As many as 9 Marines die in firefight
Iraq used ambushes and even fake surrenders to kill and capture U.S. troops Sunday, inflicting the first significant casualties on the allied forces driving toward Baghdad. U.S. war leaders declared the invasion on target despite the bloody setbacks.
First of 4 superintendent candidates interviewed
St. Johns County School Superintendent candidate Marsha Chappelow says she thinks of education as five C's: curriculum, communication, community building, change and children.
Saddam appears on TV to rally his people; Iraq claims to have shot down two choppers
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Saddam Hussein tried to rally his people Monday in a TV appearance calculated to show that U.S. bombs and missiles had missed him. Iraq also claimed to have shot down two American helicopters and taken pilots prisoner.
City supports Fort Mose, OKs MPO
City commissioners voted their hearts and minds Monday, supporting a possible purchase of Fort Mose property in North City and approving St. Augustine's participation in a new planning organization.
Officer of the Year takes time to add 'the human touch'
Three children played along a row of shabby homes in downtown St. Augustine last week when St. Augustine Police Officer Renee Morris pulled up in her squad car.
Stiff resistance, sandstorms slow drive to Baghdad
U.S.-led warplanes and helicopters attacked Republican Guard units defending Baghdad on Monday while ground troops advanced to within 50 miles of the Iraqi capital. White House aides said a down payment on war-related costs would come to $75 billion.
Man, 84,to get Eagle Scout award
JACKSONVILLE (AP) -- After earning enough merit badges for Eagle Scout, Mitchell Paige left his hometown of McKeesport, Pa., to join the Marines in September 1936. Six years later, he was awarded the Medal of Honor while commanding a machine gunner group against the Japanese during World War II.
Service draws people of different faiths
Some 60 people of different faiths prayed together Sunday evening at an ecumenical Taize service at Memorial Lutheran Church.
Police Report: Man arrested for robbery
The following was compiled from police reports collected from the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJCSO), St. Augustine Police Department (SAPD) and St. Augustine Beach Police Department (SABPD).
Senate panel moves lottery bill
TALLAHASSEE (AP) -- A Senate panel voted Monday to allow video lottery terminals at horse tracks, dog tracks and jai-alai frontons in hopes of raising an estimated $1.5 billion as the Legislature looks at slashing scores of programs.
Local grandmother watches with pride, concern
In her home near the farms and horse pastures of Molasses Junction, Georgeanna Teehan scrutinizes MSNBC for news about her grandson.
Army: Soldier suspected of deadly grenade attack had 'attitude problem'
KUWAIT CITY -- A U.S. soldier most likely acted out of resentment Sunday when he threw grenades into tents at a 101st Airborne Division command center, killing a fellow serviceman, an Army spokesman said.
Bernard Melvin Thibert
Mr. Bernard Melvin Thibert, 80, of Elkton passed away March 19, 2003, after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Lynn, Mass. He had resided in the Fernandina Beach and St. Augustine area for the past 55 years.
John Thomas Stoneburner
John Thomas Stoneburner III, 67, a St. Augustine resident since 1966, died Saturday, March 22, 2003, at St. Johns Health Care Center. A native of Washington, D.C., Mr. Stoneburner attended San Sebastian Catholic Church. He served his country for many years with the U.S. Marines and worked as a deputy for the sheriff's office in the detention division. He also worked as a circulation manager for The St. Augustine Record, and in security for St. Johns County. He was a member of the DAV.
Leanora Porter
Leanora "Nonie" Porter, 72, a St. Augustine resident of 26 years, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, at Flagler Hospital. A native of Richmond, Va., Mrs. Porter was a homemaker. She was Methodist.
Vermell Ivy Rawlins
Vermell Ivy Rawlins, 95, a longtime St. Augustine resident, died Saturday, March 22, 2003, at home. A native of Ocala, Mrs. Rawlins worked for many years as a cafeteria manager for the St. Johns County school system.
Safeguard your family from Internet porn
After reading an article which was printed in a monthly publication, "Columbia" and written by Monica and Bill Dodds -- editors of My Daily Visitor -- I was overwhelmed by the informative contents pertaining to Web pornography with emphasis on protecting children.
Perspective: Rule No. 1 for writers: Pay attention!
A couple of years ago, The Associated Press provided an item from the Census Bureau about a significant increase in the number of births. The increase reflected growth in the number of women entering childbearing years.
Guana's offerings
Editor: For those who have not hiked the trials within the Guana River State Park and the Guana Wildlife Management Area, I invite you to take the time and enjoy the delights of undeveloped Florida.
Letter: Is it an illusion?
Editor: Bingo! The St. Augustine native, Tim Touchton, has hit the nail on the head with the "Bully on the Block" letter.
Letter: Some thoughts on evil
Editor: I am no one of any consequence. I am not an ex- president or senator or even an actor.
Letter: Why was painting covered?
Editor: Mr. Newspaperman, could you tell all us readers of your fine newspaper why when Colin Powell went to the United Nations to present his case against Iraq, Picasso's painting "Guernica" was covered over.
Letter: Objects to cost of lawsuit
Editor: An article regarding the ongoing battle between the county and Cafe Erotica finally got to me. After being merely annoyed for the last few years seeing our county agencies' time wasted on this nonsense, now I am really irate to see my wasted taxes, $70,000 and counting (not to mention what has already been spent in previous years, which would be an interesting addendum and worth research for a future article in The Record).
Letter: Attend Ponce meeting
Editor: The Ponce de Leon Golf Course and Convention Center amended PUD will be presented to Planning and Zoning April 1 at 2 p.m. in the Alcazar room of the Lightner Museum. We ask that everyone concerned or interested in protecting and preserving this beautiful, environmentally sensitive and historic area to please attend and let your voices be heard, before this, too, is forever lost to yet another gated community and shopping center.
Letter: Save the greyhounds
Editor: Can you believe that 20,000-plus greyhounds are destroyed each year after their racing days are over. This includes those dogs that do not make the grade to race in the 50 racetracks in 15 states.
Editorial: Get involved in decision on schools superintendent
This week and through the next two, the St. Johns County School Board will be putting its best foot forward.
Woods looking like the 2000 version
PONTE VEDRA BEACH -- Take away that tee shot Tiger Woods hooked into the tennis courts at Riviera and he might be 4-for-4 since his return to the PGA Tour.
Busch breaks into winner's circle
BRISTOL, Tenn. -- His tires were worn out, his gas tank was nearly empty and his crew chief wanted him to pit. Kurt Busch overruled him and the gamble paid off for his long-awaited first victory of the year.
Column: TPC is simply the best event in the county
Simple thoughts from a simple man...
Michigan St. 68, Florida 46
TAMPA -- Michigan State lost the hotshot guard to Florida, but that's where the losing stopped.
Back(yard) for more
Mediate doesn't get much national attention, but he is without question one of the most talented players on the PGA Tour.
Capriati tries not to look ahead to Venus
KEY BISCAYNE -- Jennifer Capriati searched her memory regarding American Sarah Taylor, her next opponent at the Nasdaq-100 Open.
Another early exit leaves UF searching for positives
GAINESVILLE -- A day after his team was wiped out of the NCAA tournament, Florida coach Billy Donovan urged his critics to look at the big picture -- or at least his interpretation of it.
Ailing Tiger wins Bay Hill by 11
ORLANDO -- Tiger Woods split the middle of the fairway with a 3-wood, then ducked outside the ropes and dropped to his knees, his stomach heaving from a nasty bout of food poisoning.
GAINESVILLE (AP) -- Third baseman Brett Dowdy singled in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning as Florida edged Alabama 6-5 Sunday.
Local Roundup: Bartram blanks Ridgeview in softball
The Bears used a five-run sixth inning to put things out of reach in an 8-0 softball win over Ridgeview Tuesday night.
Venus upset by Shaughnessy at Key Biscayne
KEY BISCAYNE -- Venus Williams overcame eight match points but couldn't sustain a last-ditch rally and lost to fellow American Meghann Shaughnessy 7-6 (2), 6-1 Monday night at the Nasdaq-100 Open.
Column: Wake me when it's the Final Four
MIAMI -- The men's NCAA tournament is huge. I understand that. When I say the event is big, I mean really big. It has its own official nickname, "March Madness."
Talk of war heard in Fla. churches
MIAMI -- Floridians filled churches across the state Sunday with the war in Iraq on many congregants' minds, with many hoping religion would help allay fears stemming from the fighting.
House panel approves class size bill with vouchers
TALLAHASSEE -- School boards would be able to use vouchers to lower class sizes as ordered by voters under a bill approved by a House panel Monday along party lines.
Desalinization plants could be heading toward Northeast Florida
DELAND -- With Florida's population growing by 50 percent by 2020 and water use increasing by 35 percent, state water planners must try to prevent a dangerous depletion of the Floridan aquifer.
Palm Beach School Board bans gay discrimination
WEST PALM BEACH -- Gay students received new protections Monday when the Palm Beach County School Board voted to ban discrimination and harassment based on a student's sexual orientation.
Pro-military legislation could help save Florida's bases
TALLAHASSEE -- A flurry of pro-military legislation inspired by the war with Iraq could have an unintended effect of helping to protect Florida bases from closure, some lawmakers said.
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What do you think of the planned changes to the SAT test? Do you think college admissions tests such as the SAT and ACT adequately measure students' readiness for college?
Paul Kramer, Carrollton: At first glance, this appears to be yet another attempt to recognize the "dumbing down" of students in our educational system. Instead of trying to get right answers that indicate a student actually knows something, the focus has now shifted to the thought process involved. No wonder the U.S. ranks so low worldwide in all student testing categories. One of the huge expenses for college bound students today is that of remedial education just to get them ready for a college. We can thank John Dewey and his worldview for the educational system we have today.
Terry Murphy, Addison: For years the SAT test was the benchmark for college admissions. When they made major changes to the questions and essays a few years ago, colleges began to rely more on the ACT. SAT management was overdue in making the changes, including the 1,600 grading scale. I don't know why it will take them two more years to make the needed changes/rollbacks. And you might find it amusing that I took the SAT test a dozen years ago, and fared almost exactly as I had speculated. I was aged 60 at the time, and it had been years since I used the math necessary to ace the exam. So my math score was slightly under 400...while my English/essay score was almost 800. And the looks on the high school kids taking the test with me were absolutely classic.
Wyman Bess, Roanoke (Formally Carrollton): With all the articles I've read on education I get the perception they are: "Putting a new paint job on a Nash Rambler and changing the title to read 2014 Aston Martin." What gives me that perception is the fact that they, school administrators and teachers, have let the entire system become political. With the situation in Dallas ISD and a new superintendent that was hired I have reached the opinion that I wouldn't take the job if it payed NFL wages. Regardless what Superintendent Miles tries to do he has politicians telling him how he should have done it. I'm not in favor of all the testing and the process that resulted from it. Kids get time off from school because of others taking test and teachers and administrators cheating in order to make their school look better does not create a flawless system regardless of how you try to package it. I feel we have marketed college as a cure all for every child without any consideration to trades. We have let a title become a crown regardless of ability. I'm aware of an individual getting a doctorate in education, having only one year in the class room, getting caught cheating on the SAT for her school and she is evaluating teachers. Actions speak louder than words but we seem to have forgotten that.
Harold Simmons, Carrollton: Sure, let them decide whether or not to do the essay and they will not do it and we will continue to have young people who cannot write a one page essay with any thought. Never mind that cursive may also be important and their alternative to writing is texting, never mind about using capitals or punctuation marks which have little meaning to them. Yes, lower the score and rely on their knowledge application and the "dumbing down" of our education process continues. Make it easy on them. Anyone ever wonder why the winners of spelling bees, the salutatorian and valedictorian of high schools and colleges and prestigious scholarships all have "foreign" sounding names? They come from cultures and ethnic backgrounds where education is stressed as a means of success and advance in their careers.
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Amber Rose Rocks Jeremy Scott Keyboard Dress At Her Baby Shower (Check Out Her Baby Bump Style!)
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Wiz Khalifa and girlfriend Amber Rose gathered with family and friends this weekend to celebrate the coming of their lil' Wiz Baby. The glowing model rocked a form-fitting colorful kaleidoscopic Jeremy Scott Fall '12 Keyboard Dress with baby bump in full view. Friends of the couple such as singer Christina Milian and America's Next Top Model contestant Toccara joined in the festivities filled with games and lots of treats.
Since her pregnancy announcement, Amber has maintained a cute, cool and comfy fuss-free pregnancy style. Maxi dresses and Chuck Taylors have been staples in the model's wardrobe and we must say she wears the laid-back style well. If you are a more relaxed laid-back mommy-to-be, then Amber Rose's baby bump style is for you.
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Amber Rose on the red carpet 2012 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Amber Rose promotes and signs bottles of Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow and Whipped Cream Flavored Vodkas.
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Photo: Butch Hartman, Fermilab
Safety critters monitor lab site
The instrumentation team of Fermilab's Environment, Safety & Health Section is the caretaker of a unique menagerie: albatrosses, chipmunks, hippos, pterodactyls, scarecrows, and an aardvark to name a few. These critters are radiation detection instruments, designed and built in-house. "Everyone here knows what they are, but no one else in the world would," says Butch Hartman, team co-leader.
The level of radiation at Fermilab is stringently monitored, and radiation at Fermilab consistently falls below radiation standards set by the US Department of Energy. Throughout the site, radiation levels are maintained at the normal, background levels found in the natural environment; higher levels are found only inside accelerator enclosures and at a few posted, fenced-off locations. Workers who enter experimental areas that might be exposed to measurable levels of radiation wear detection badges. The majority of radiation exposure occurs when accelerator components need repair; the maintenance inside accelerator enclosures, of course, is always done after the beam is turned off. For an extra level of safety, Fermilab policy mandates that workers in radiological areas may only be exposed to levels that are less than one-third of the annual limit allowed by the DOE for radiological workers.
As part of Fermilab's careful monitoring program, the radiation detection "critters" keep a watch on radiation levels throughout the lab's acceler-ator complex and beyond. The origin of the instrument names is often part of lab lore.
In one legend, an employee working in frustration on a radiation instrument in the late 1960s dubbed his instrument the "albatross," alluding to the poem The Rime of the Ancient Mariner and the sailor who wears an albatross around his neck as a burden. The "scarecrow," an instrument mounted on a tripod (left), would—if it detected unacceptable levels of radiation in an area—warn people to stay out of the area, like crows warned to stay out of a cornfield. A piece of hardware called the "aardvark" collects little, termite-like bits of radiation data and has a long, protruding trunk-line. The "chipmunk" makes a chirping sound, and "hippos" are rotund and gray.
The stories behind some of the names have been lost. The "pterodactyls"? "I really don't know how they were named," says John Larson, team co-leader. "But it's a conversation starter; it's not boring. You get tired of hearing acronyms all the time."
D. A. Venton
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How to test the freezer fan and damper operation in a Maytag MFD2561HES side-by-side refrigerator
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Service Test Mode:
The service test functions are performed using the refrigerator display and keypad.
Enter the Service Test Mode by performing the following sequence of events.
1. Open the Fresh Food door and press and hold the Door Alarm keypad.
2. Press and hold Refrigerator Temperature UP keypad .
3. Release the Door Alarm Keypad and wait 3 seconds.
4. Press the Refrigerator UP Keypad again.
5. Display will show 001 in left display and numeric or dashes in right display.
6. Press Freezer Up keypad and Freezer Down keypad to toggle through Service Test numbers.
Service Test – 112 Freezer Fan
• Press the Refrigerator Up keypad and Refrigerator Down keypad to toggle Freezer Fan On and Off.
NOTE: Display will show state OFF or DC voltage.
Service Test – 121 Damper Operation
• Press the Refrigerator Up keypad and Down keypad to toggle Damper (OP) open and (CL) closed.
NOTE: If damper is opening or closing it will not allow you to toggle damper and beep. Display will show state –CL or –OP if Damper is in the process of closing or opening.
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In defense of Farnsy,
Prior to Monday, he hadn't given up a homer in over a month and had only given up a pair of hits over his prior ten appearances. Those two hits came in his last appearance before Monday. Hopefully he's settled down some. He gets Ks, rarely walks people, and he certainly pitched well enough here in 2005.
I, too, kept waiting to see who else was coming along in the trade though.


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Many of us are weary from the barrage of negative campaigning on the national level. However, when local campaigns turn negative, it tears at the very fabric of our communities. No one wins and it leaves lasting scars.6 comments on this story
We see each other in our schools, at our children's sports events, local businesses and churches. These vitriolic attacks have hit our neighborhoods, fighting against many local candidates. The shameful attacks on retired school teacher and House Representative Carol Spackman Moss are very disturbing.
These big-money financed attacks are even appearing on television. Please be aware when you see these ads and ask yourself, "Why can't this person simply tell me what their plans and ideas are, instead of denigrating their opponent?"
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The lights went down, the rap music blared, and all of a sudden, the Connecticut Convention Center was like a scene out of "Fight Night."
50 Cent's Birthday Bash was one slugfest after another, with four local boxers gutting it out in front of ESPN cameras and the rap legend himself.
Hartford's Oliver comes up just short
The main event featured Hartford featherweight Mike Oliver (25-4-0-1, 8 KO's), who despite a valiant effort, came up just short against former IBF featherweight world champion Billy "The Kid" Dib of Australia. Oliver was energetic and active, bouncing around the ring and remaining light on his feet despite taking a pretty serious blow to the groin in the second round.
Dib was docked a point for the low blow, but after that he took control of the fight, keeping Oliver on the ropes and just edging out a majority decision. With the win, Dib remains on track for an IBF title fight rematch with Russian Evgeny Gradovich, who took away his title earlier this year.
He improved his record to 36-2.
Oliver took his time to recover from the low blow, rolling around on the canvas for several minutes before finally bouncing up. But he appeared energized by it all, soaking in an increasingly raucous reception from his hometown crowd.
Oliver jumped up on the ropes after the final round, raising his arms in victory. He said was disappointed in the final results.
"The scoring was kind of messed up," Oliver said. "I had mad control of the fight. He didn't hurt me. He didn't faze me at all. He's got no power."
Still, Oliver was grateful for the opportunity to fight on such a big stage.
"I'm happy. I'm just happy to be back in my hometown," he said.
New Haven's Green stays unbeaten
The night began with New Haven boxer Nate Green thoroughly dominating Cincinnati's Micah Branch, controlling the fight from start to finish and winning a unanimous decision, 40-36. Green (4-0) crushed Branch on the inside, pounding him with repeated body blows. He didn't have to do much blocking, either.
"I got hit like twice," he said.
Though he hadn't fought in over a year, the New Haven featherweight looked sharp and dominant against an overmatched Branch (0-4).
"I did better than I expected to," Green said. "It was easier than I thought it was going to be."
"God gave me an ability, a gift, and I just run with it."
New Haven's David Wilson impressive in win
Welterweight David Wilson was victorious in his pro debut, outlasting a stern challenge from Massachusetts' Rodrigo Almeida. Wilson won a unanimous decision, though he struggled at times with the quick Almeida.
"I plan on being undefeated for a while," he said. "I came into the fight as a professional and I wanted to leave as a professional. I don't need to showboat or anything."
Wilson said he fights in memory of his brother Marty, who was a former amateur national champion at age 16.
"I wanted to try and pick up where he left off," Wilson said.
Hartford's Oscar Diaz gains experience in loss
In just his second professional fight, Hartford's Oscar Diaz afforded himself well in the ring, losing a close decision to Donte Strayhorn of Cincinnati. Diaz (0-2) was bloodied early, a cut over his right eye needing repair after the second round. He also lost his mouthpiece
"It was great. This is a great show. I give Connecticut a lot of props for this," Diaz said.
"I liked this fight a lot. Donte Strayhorn has a lot of experience. I'm fighting a lot of guys who have a lot of experience, and I don't have as much as they do, but I'm still going with them."
"I learned a lot. The next chump, it's gametime," he said.
New Haven's Jimmy Williams remains unbeaten
Former Southern Connecticut State football player and welterweight Jimmy Williams afforded himself well in the nightcap, controlling his bout with Massachusetts' Saul Almeida and winning a unanimous decision. Williams (5-0) had the misfortune of going last, when the crowd had petered out and 50 Cent had gone across the hall to get his after party started.
The fight was delayed in order to start the main events on time for ESPN's Friday Night Fights telecast.
Still, a decent contingent hung in with Williams, yelling encouragement to the local boxer as he methodically picked apart Almeida.
Williams said Almeida's style gave him some trouble.
"I basically beat him with one hand," Williams said. "I just had to work my jab and use my left hand. He wasn't letting me use my right."


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If your child does not qualify under these rules, the financial aid administrator or Financial Assistance Committee may consider exceptional circumstances that would allow your child to be independent. However, the unwillingness of a parent to provide support or the choice of a student not to accept support is NOT an acceptable reason to be considered independent. A copy of FHSU's Independent Status Appeal Form can be found on our Forms page or by contacting our office.


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Dunn ties record with eighth opening-day homer — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adam Dunn tied a major league record with his eighth opening-day home run. — Dunn led off the sixth inning for the Chicago White Sox when he pulled a ball into the second deck of seats in right field off Texas starter Colby Lewis.
Scott Merkin / MLB.com:
Dunn opens season with fresh outlook, shave — ARLINGTON — The big clubhouse news coming from Friday's pregame centered on Adam Dunn shaving off most of his beard and getting a haircut. Dunn laughed at the attention garnered by the shave, adding that he simply was hanging out in his hotel room …
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David Pinto / baseballmusings.com: Dunn Goes Deep
Ben Nicholson-Smith / MLB Rumors:
White Sox To Sign Kip Wells
White Sox To Sign Kip Wells
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Nathan Aderhold / MLB Daily Dish: Chicago White Sox Sign Kip Wells
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Houston SS Lowrie placed on 15-day DL — HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have placed shortstop Jed Lowrie on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb. — The Astros had hoped that Lowrie would be ready for opening day on Friday against Colorado, but he wasn't quite healthy enough to play.
Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
For 10 Astros, Opening Day extra special — HOUSTON — Friday was a little more special for the 10 Astros players who were making their first appearance on an active Opening Day roster: second baseman Jose Altuve, outfielders J.D. Martinez and Brian Bogusevic, catcher Jason Castro …
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Truce? Schilling: It's not me against Bobby V — ESPN baseball analyst and former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling offered an olive branch of sorts in his back-and-forth with Boston manager Bobby Valentine, saying he feels bad so much has been made about his criticism and expressing regret …
Discussion: Boston Globe and Over the Monster
Peter Abraham / Boston Globe: Schilling backs off criticism of Valentine
Ben Buchanan / Over the Monster: Friday Red Sox Notes: Andrew Bailey, Will Middlebrooks, Bullpen Help
Dan Shaughnessy / Boston Globe:
On Day 1, a 2011 echo — Sox rally in opener, then fall to Tigers in 9th
On Day 1, a 2011 echo — Sox rally in opener, then fall to Tigers in 9th
Discussion: Over the Monster, The Soxaholix and Dan Shaughnessy Watch
Ben Buchanan / Over the Monster: Let's Overreact About The Red Sox' Bullpen!
Hart Brachen / The Soxaholix: Exit through the gift shop
Roger Bournival / Dan Shaughnessy Watch: Glass Half Empty - II
Sports Illustrated:
MLB concerned with lack of details from Dodgers' winning bidder … Major League Baseball officials have expressed concern that Guggenheim Baseball Management, the winning bidders for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been slow to produce the details of the bid and the structure of its management team …
Discussion: HardballTalk, 6-4-2 and The Big Lead
Craig Calcaterra / HardballTalk: Ruh-roh: Are there problems with the Magic Johnson-Guggenheim Partners bid for the Dodgers?
Chris Jenkins / Associated Press:
Cards hit 4 HRs off Gallardo, pound Brewers 11-5 — MILWAUKEE—David Freese hit a two-run drive for one of four St. Louis homers off Yovani Gallardo, and the Cardinals spoiled the Milwaukee Brewers' opener with an 11-5 victory on Friday. — Yadier Molina, Carlos Beltran and Matt Holliday …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Pineda plays catch, but April return unlikely — ST. PETERSBURG — Yankees right-hander Michael Pineda will remain behind at the club's Minor League complex in Tampa, Fla., when the team goes north, and he's unlikely to pitch at the Major League level in April.
Discussion: SI Tracking Blog
Chad Jennings / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
Thursday notes: Cervelli still next in line behind the plate
Thursday notes: Cervelli still next in line behind the plate
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Rob Abruzzese / Bronx Baseball Daily: Girardi plans on using Eduardo Nunez more this year
Bob Baum / Associated Press:
Young, Goldschmidt HR vs Lincecum, D-backs beat SF — PHOENIX—Chris Young and Paul Goldschmidt hit first-inning home runs off Tim Lincecum and the Arizona Diamondbacks opened defense of their NL West title with a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
Jean-Jacques Taylor / ESPN:
Ron Washington puts family first — Approach helps Rangers manager get most out of roster's 25 personalities — W2W4: White Sox - Rangers — Colby Lewis and the defending AL Champion Texas Rangers kick off their season against the Chicago White Sox. — ARLINGTON, Texas — Ron Washington has nine siblings.
Discussion: Baseball Time in Arlington, Yahoo! Sports, Lone Star Ball and MLB.com
Joey Matschulat / Baseball Time in Arlington: And The Beat Goes On: April 6th (The Opening Day Edition)
Adam J. Morris / Lone Star Ball: Friday a.m. Rangers things
T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com: Murphy, Cruz in, but Moreland out of lineup
Roger Mooney / Boston Herald:
Offense the big question mark as Rays start season — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The starting rotation is very good, among the very best in the game. The defense was the best in the league last season. Together, those two are capable of carrying the Tampa Bay Rays to another trip to the postseason.
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports, baseballmusings.com, DRaysBay, Baseball Prospectus, Pinstripe Alley and Associated Press
David Pinto / baseballmusings.com: Maybe Mariano Should Retire
Jason Collette / Baseball Prospectus: Expectations High in Tampa Bay
WhatwouldJeterdo / Pinstripe Alley: Yankees 6, Rays 7: Wasted Chances
David Ginsburg / Associated Press:
Arrieta, Markakis lead Orioles over Twins 4-2 — BALTIMORE—Jake Arrieta pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Markakis homered and drove in three runs, and the Baltimore Orioles marked the 20th anniversary of the opening of Camden Yards by defeating the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Friday.
Discussion: Camden Chat
Eat More Esskay / Camden Chat: Orioles 4, Twins 2: Wire-to-wire can only begin one way
Adam Rubin / ESPN:
Discussion: Yahoo! Sports, NY Daily News, Amazin' Avenue, New York Times, New Jersey Online, HardballTalk and MetsBlog.com
Stephen Schmidt / Amazin' Avenue: Undefeated Applesauce: Mets Win, Santana's Arm Still Attached, Marlins Stadium Is Huge
Harvey Araton / New York Times: Whispers to Build From Within
Andy McCullough / New Jersey Online: Mets with vacancy in centerfield, leadoff spot after Andres Torres re-strains calf
Matthew Pouliot / HardballTalk: Mets expected to promote Kirk Nieuwenhuis to majors
Matthew Cerrone / MetsBlog.com: Andres Torres to the DL, Kirk Nieuwenhuis on his way
Michael Baron / MetsBlog.com:
Kirk Nieuwenhuis expected to join Mets
Kirk Nieuwenhuis expected to join Mets
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Chris McShane / Amazin' Avenue: Mets To Call Up Kirk Nieuwenhuis To Play Center Field
Associated Press:
Volquez Walks in 2 Runs, Loses Padres Debut — SAN DIEGO (AP) — It wasn't a great day for starting pitchers at Petco Park, especially for San Diego's Edinson Volquez. — Volquez walked in the Los Angeles Dodgers' first two runs and the Padres went on to a 5-3 loss on Thursday.
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball
Ken Gurnick / MLB.com:
Flu knocks Kershaw out of Dodgers' opener
Flu knocks Kershaw out of Dodgers' opener
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Eric Stephen / True Blue LA: Clayton Kershaw Guts One Out For Dodgers


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The New Mexico chapter of Ducks Unlimited is holding its annual fundraising banquet here in Santa Fe at the Inn of the Loretto's Luminaria Restaurant.
The dinner, which costs $65, is scheduled for 5:30 to 11:30 pm tomorrow, Saturday Aug. 27.
Ducks Unlimited is a sportsmen's group, but their fundraising goes to benefit wetlands restoration and preservation projects. The American Institute of Philanthropy rated it in its top 100 charities for efficiency, which is reserved for organizations that "generally spend 75 percent or more of their budgets on programs, spend $25 or less to raise $100 in public support, do not hold excessive assets in reserve, and receive "open-book" status for disclosure of basic financial information and documents," according to the website charitywatch.org.
DU has bought 12 million acres of wetlands to be kept wild since it was established in 1937. As SFR recently reported, wetlands preservation could take a big hit if the senate passes the Interior Appropriations Bill that would dramatically reduce funds going to the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.
DU NM member Fred Kolb says although contributions from corporate sponsors are important to their fundraising as well, "a large part of their funding comes through the individual chapters," making the annual dinner an important event. There will be a live auction, a silent auction, and a raffle, featuring approximately 60 separate items ranging in retail value from $25 to $3,000, Kolb says. The items include wine, pottery, artwork, firearms and "beautiful old jewelry," all donated by locals.
"The money we collect goes to Ducks Unlimited, because we're all volunteers, so it costs nothing other than the price of the banquet," Kolb says.
Duck will not be served.
"It's difficult to prepare duck for 150 people," Kolb says.
Instead, the menu includes roast beef, chicken, a vegetarian pasta dish and "fabulous, absolutely worth the price of admission chocolate mousse cake," Kolb says.


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Will somebody please tell me where all the capitalists have gone? But don't be so quick to answer. You probably want to say something like: "Just turn on CNBC and you can see Larry Kudlow shouting about capitalism every day." But I believe that Kudlow and his ilk are something entirely different.
Consider this quote from Harvard historian Niall Ferguson's book "Civilization: The West and the Rest" (Kindle Location 4269):
"Capitalists understood what Marx missed: that workers were also consumers. It therefore made no sense to try to grind their wages down to subsistence levels. On the contrary, as the case of the United States was making increasingly clear, there was no bigger potential market for most capitalist enterprises than their own employees."
In 1914, Henry Ford doubled the wages of his workers. That's the kind of capitalism that defeated Marxism.
But today? All I see are "capitalists" doing the exact opposite: replacing $23 per hour American workers with $2 per hour Asian or Mexican workers by offshoring factories and offices, and importing millions of immigrants.
I submit to you that those are not capitalists at all. People like Larry Kudlow are really globalists and plutocrats. And we are witnessing the historical transformation of the USA from a capitalist nation into a South American-style plutocracy.
Perhaps you think that I am exaggerating? Well, consider this quote from geopolitical expert George Friedman's book "The Next 100 Years" (page 120):
"In the 1920s, the world was in the midst of an accelerating population explosion. … The United States, facing an onslaught of potential immigrants, decided to limit their entry in order to keep the price of labor – wages – from plunging."
Back then, both our business leaders and political leaders made sure that workers were well-paid. The result was the rise of the mighty American middle class. And those middle-class workers did indeed spend their wages, creating in the process a vast consumer market that became the economic engine of the world.
And today, not only do our business leaders seek to "grind down wages", but our political leaders make it easy via record immigration and free-trade treaties with low-wage nations.
Whether or not the USA has a middle class at all is a political decision. And currently the decision is: no. It has been decided that the middle class will be feed through a wood-chipper that spits out vast profits for multinational corporations via global labor arbitrage and mass immigration.
Capitalist America, R.I.P.