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1. Upon hearing Monday's announcement that Georgia coach Mark Richt decided to create annual team awards named for Frank Sinkwich and Charley Trippi, I had two initial thoughts: One, good idea, Coach Richt; and, two, how did the Bulldogs not already have awards named for those guys?
Of course, they're considered two of the greatest Bulldogs of all time. Sinkwich was the 1942 Heisman Trophy winner and was the star on the Bulldogs' national championship team of that year. He is famous for playing most of the 1941 season with a broken jaw. And Trippi won the Maxwell Award as the nation's best back in 1946 and is generally considered one Georgia's best overall athletes of all time. Appropriately, Richt announced that, starting with this coming season, the Sinkwich Award will be go to "Georgia's toughest player" while the Trippi Award will be presented to Georgia's most versatile player."
"Frank Sinkwich had to be tough by playing seven games with a broken jaw in 1941," Richt said. "By winning the Heisman Trophy, he was also a great player. I have always heard that Charley Trippi was the most exciting player of his time. It must have been a special experience to see these two great Georgia players compete on the field. It's appropriate to have two awards honoring Sinkwich and Trippi, both of whom were great players, graduates of the University and always willing to give back to their alma mater."
I turned to the greatest UGA historian of all time, Dan Magill, to make sure there hadn't been something already named for Sinkwich or Trippi before now. Now in his 90s, Magill could not recall it if there was.
"But I think it's great even if it's a repetition," Magill said. "They were the best two backs we ever had at Georgia, in my opinion. Trippi was the best all-around athlete we've had. He could play anything. He was a great baseball player. And Sinkwich was tough. They didn't make them any tougher."
Had they been around then, that Herschel guy might have received both awards.
2. Looking back at this past season, I'm sure everyone would agree that cornerback/running back/kick returner Brandon Boykin would have won the Trippi Award going away. In fact, maybe they should consider giving him a trophy retroactively. He can put it next to the Paul Hornung he just won.
I'm not as confident about who would've been the Sinkwich recipient, but I'd say Ben Jones was a good candidate, with Isaiah Crowell running a close second (kidding). Jones, the Bulldogs' grizzled senior center barely missed a snap despite playing banged up throughout the year. Let's hear what y'all think.
3. Speaking of greatness, many have predicted that for Georgia football player Keith Marshall. But members of the selection committee for the Watkins Award believe Marshall has already achieved it.
The freshman running back from Raleigh, N.C., was named the winner of the Watkins Award in a black-tie ceremony in Los Angeles this past Saturday. The Watkins Award, which has been presented annually since 1992 by the National Alliance of African American Athletes, is basically the Heisman Trophy for young, talented African-American athletes who, "by their example, help promote high academic standards and a commitment to community service." Marshall was, of course, the No. 1-rated running back prospect in America by several recruiting service while also maintaining a 4.3 grade-point average at Millbrook High. Marshall graduated early and is already enrolled at UGA.
4. I'm not sure how reliable his sources are — in this case freshman signee Jordan Jenkins – but my esteemed colleague from McClatchy Newspapers, Seth Emerson, writes that rising sophomore Ray Drew will be moving to defensive end this spring to shore up depth there and make room for the glut of outside linebackers coming into the program.
"He's gonna get moved to end next year, so it'll be me, [Josh Harvey-Clemons], Jarvis [Jones], Cornelius [Washington] and Leonard Floyd at OLBs," Jenkins told Emerson. "Me, Jarvis and Cornelius are the heaviest of the OLBs."
Makes sense. Drew (6-foot-5, 263 pounds) saw limited action in only six games last season while playing behind the All-American Jones and Washington, who are both back. Meanwhile, Georgia lost 11-game defensive end starter DeAngelo Tyson to graduation and have only Derrick Lott and Garrison Smith coming back with any experience behind senior Abry Jones.
Jenkins also told Emerson that Harvey-Clemons (6-5, 205) may get some looks at safety. Also, Georgia coaches hinted on national signing day that they are considering a number of position changes heading into spring practice. It's slated to begin March 19 so stay tuned.
5. I had a great conversation earlier this week with former Georgia basketball coach Pete Herrmann. Hermann was, of course, an assistant coach for Dennis Felton and took over as the Bulldogs' interim head coach after Felton was fired with 12 games left in the 2008-09 season. A longtime assistant in major college basketball, Hermann, 63, could have easily retired and kicked back. Instead, he decided take on the considerable task of resurrecting the basketball program at little Young Harris College in North Georgia.
I'd say it's going pretty well. In their second season under Hermann's leadership, the Mountain Lions are 20-4 heading into Tuesday night's game against Southern Wesleyan. The season ends for Young Harris with Thursday's game at North Greenville.
"The best thing about it is we're doing it with a bunch of Georgia kids," said Herrmann, whose team is 14-0 at home this season. Made up entirely of Georgians and a;; freshmen and sophomores except for one junior, the Mountain Lions are led by Stephenson High graduate Frank Adams, who is averaging 20.7 points per game.
6. Back at Georgia, things aren't going as well for men's basketball coach Mark Fox. Fox is enduring some of the trials and tribulations that have traditionally come with Bulldogs' basketball. With this past Saturday's 61-52 home loss to Vanderbilt, Georgia fell to 12-14 overall and 3-9 in SEC play. The last time Georgia won just three conference games was the season Hermann ended up taking over for Felton.
Fox's Hounds will be trying to grab their fourth conference victory on the road against LSU on Wednesday night. The Tigers are coached by Fox's close friend and former boss, Trent Johnson, who knows all too well what Fox is going through. LSU won just five conference games combined the two seasons before this year's 16-6/6-6 campaign. The Tigers won the league in Johnson's first season (2008-09).
"I think he's done an exceptional job when you start to looking at how young they are and what they lost," said Johnson, who had Fox as an assistant at Nevada. "They lost probably 75 percent of their scoring if not more. And look at who they've played, beating Notre Dame, playing Cal, playing Cincinnati, playing Kentucky twice, Vanderbilt twice , Florida twice, you go on down the line. Watching them play Vandy, in terms of how hard they play, the amount of shots they got and could have scored on, anybody who knows basketball, they look at that team and they they know they're playing their tails off."
7. I'm sure it was no surprise to anyone that Vanderbilt's John Jenkins was named SEC Player of the Week in basketball. Georgia fans saw him pour in 28 points and make 6-of-8 3-point shots. In the previous game, he scored 26 points against Ole Miss on only five shots (four 3s, 12 free throws). To summarize, for the week the 6-4 junior shot 81.3 percent from the field, 83 percent from 3-point range and 85.7 percent from the foul line. Pretty efficient, huh?
8. Remember, this is the first year the SEC is playing without divisions in men's basketball (until next year, more than likely, but that's another story). So if the season ends with the standings as they are now, Georgia will finish 11th. Since the top four finishers get first-round byes, that means that the Bulldogs will play the 10 p.m. first-round game against the No. 6 team in the SEC Tournament. As of today that team would be Alabama.
9. Had a guy slamming me on Twitter for not giving the equestrian team enough coverage. So here you go, buddy: The No. 3-ranked Georgia equestrian team completed a sweep of No. 1-ranked Auburn this past Saturday — on The Plains, no less. According to the UGA Sports Communications report, the teams rode to an 8-8 tie (I don't know what that means), but the Bulldogs were able to edge them 1,564.25-1,562.75 in the raw score (I don't know what that means either). UGA's Carly Anthony claimed her ninth MVP of the season in equitation on the flat (Google it), and Megan Hawkins claimed MVP honors in horsemanship. Georgia improves to 8-1 while Auburn drops to 7-2 so — and I'm editorializing here — I fully expect the Equestrian Dogs to pass Auburn in the rankings and contend for another national championship. As my Twitter friend points out sarcastically, "they've only won five national titles."
10. THIS & THAT: Georgia's No. 4-ranked men's tennis team lost a hard-fought match to No. 1-ranked Southern Cal in the semifinals of the National Indoor Championships in Virginia, then proceeded to get stuck in the snow on the drive back to Georgia. Thankfully, they made it back safely returned to unseasonably warm temperatures in Athens. The spring schedule starts Monday with a home match against Furman. . . . The Georgia baseball team got off to a solid 3-0 start with a rain-drenched sweep of Presbyterian this past weekend. The Diamond Dogs play host to Georgia State on Wednesday at 5 p.m. and have Winthrop in for a three-game set beginning Friday. Of course, Georgia doesn't play away from home but once in its first 22 games and that one is against Kennesaw State at the Gwinnett Braves' Coolray Field. . . . The NFL combine begins Wednesday.
February 21st, 2012
10:14 am
Go Dawgs!!!
February 21st, 2012
10:15 am
Congrats to Keith Marshall!! What a class act and a standout kid. Go Dawgs!
February 21st, 2012
10:25 am
Way to go Keith you are going to make UGA very proud on and off the field.
February 21st, 2012
10:26 am
A broken jaw – and no facemask. And I'm pretty sure he still has the record for total yards in the Orange Bowl that season. Ol Frank was something else.
Sounds like UGA got a prize in Mr Keith Marshall. What a kid. Can't wait to see him on the field.
February 21st, 2012
10:31 am
I miss your Recruiting Ten@10. I'm starting a petition to have you reassigned, again, to cover recruiting….Nice work Chip
February 21st, 2012
10:34 am
Bet $5 that by the beginning of 2012 season people will want to kick Keith Marshall off the team.
February 21st, 2012
10:37 am
It will be interesting to see where everyone ends up in the position switching this spring, there is alot of talent on defense and you gotta make sure the best athletes are taking the field
February 21st, 2012
10:37 am
you would lose that bet
February 21st, 2012
10:40 am
I bet $5 that Ray's mom wants to kick him out of her house right now.
February 21st, 2012
10:41 am
I'm liking the idea of JHC at safety.
February 21st, 2012
10:44 am
If by "people" you mean IC & Co. from last year, you would be correct.
I'm sure those "people" want him kicked off now!
February 21st, 2012
10:48 am
Another reason to love SI Swimsuit cover girl Kate Upton, her sister was on the UGA Equestrian team so she's a big DAWG fan!
February 21st, 2012
10:52 am
Dawgs will be the "surprise " team in the SEC this year….although it won't be much of a surprise….to us anyway.
February 21st, 2012
10:53 am
Mark – maybe you can have the "Bama 10″ focussing on Bama recruiting and other sports as well.
Since Alabama now owns the peach state in recruiting for the elites we want – and let second line schools like Auburn, Georgia and South Carolina fight over for what we don't want or need. Add the factor that more and more Bama fans read the AJC – heck, we should have our own section.
Just kidding fellas…..
I think UGA will be a handfull next season as 3rd year in CTG's sytem and returing starters look really good. UGA needed some depth as they tended to wear out in the second half – but the defense overall was very solid. I look for UGA's defense to be special next season.
More concerns are the O-Line – and Coach Friend did a pretty good job with converting a DL to OL. What does that say about the caliber of OL recruits or the development when you have a DL convert to OL and starts?
If UGA can figure out the OL – the other issue is A. Murray.
I really like this kid – but he is very sloppy with the ball – cost UGA the USC,jr game and helped out MI STATE as well with bad decisions or forced throws. Take care of the ball, UGA winds up 12-2, not 10-4.
I have family that are UGA folks – so I enjoy following UGA – but also follow all the SEC schools.
Hope that UGA and Bama meet in the DOME early December.
Maybe UGA will wear those awesome balck jersey's again!!!!! They are really special to BAMA fans.
February 21st, 2012
10:58 am
I like the idea of putting Ray Drew on the line. Whatever it takes to get him on the field.
February 21st, 2012
11:02 am
Funny poke at Crowell.
I learned a new word today: "equitation" means fancy horse riding right?
thanks for the 10 at 10 enjoyed the report.
February 21st, 2012
11:02 am
Chip, back on 10@10 for recruiting !!! Yes!! Every Tuesday or Thursday!!
February 21st, 2012
11:05 am
If our running back's have the same problem's this year that we did last year McClendon will be on the hot seat along with Garner for not recruiting better offensive linemen. Last year our only real tailback was Crowell. The other's are too small to play tailback but that's not the case this year.
February 21st, 2012
11:05 am
Frank Sinkwich and Charlie Trippi are absolute legends for UGA and the SEC.
I remember my father talking about how great these two players were – he considered them part of the elite group in college football history.
It will be interesting to see how Crowell develops with Marshall and Gurley in camp. My DAWG loving Brother in law told me that reports were Crowell is having a great off season.
Mark – need to layoff Crowell. This kid came in as a freshman – was not quite ready to shoulder the team – and played hurt – but still tried to make a go of it. He showed a lot of promise.
Key will be the OL. IF this group can get their act together – then Crowell will have a great season.
Marshall / Gurley tandem will also be great as they will not feel the pressure that Crowell had on him last year.
February 21st, 2012
11:08 am
Sorry Chip – called you Mark. I know , I know……..very insulting to the Tower clan. my apologies.
February 21st, 2012
11:09 am
a more interesting bet would be to bet that our OL for 2012 will be more athletic and a better group than the 2011 version
I would be up for that one
$500 monopoly money…………
February 21st, 2012
11:10 am
Seven games at running back with a broken jaw, no facemask, and a leather helmet. Sinkwich should have won the Chuck Norris award…or is that the Chuck Bednarik award? Anyway, some guy with blood streaming down his face. Hey, the Erk Russell award!! He was tough. I'm thinking I would have gave up foosball.
February 21st, 2012
11:11 am
7576DAWG, the 2013 RB recruit out of Florida, Derrick Henry, will help us there as well. Have you seen his video yet? He's huge!
February 21st, 2012
11:16 am
Mark Richt is the # 1 coach in The SEC in beating the top teams.
February 21st, 2012
11:17 am
Thanks for the Equestrian news…I will now expect routine updates…every February 20th will be fine.
February 21st, 2012
11:30 am
Yeah Chip, how's our curling team doing?
February 21st, 2012
11:33 am
Sinkwich and Trippi played in an era when UGA recruited players with intelligence, morals, and ethics. That has not been the case since Wally Butts retired.
One look at the stupid lowlife punks, drunks, and woman beaters that Richt recruits is proof of that. It's a joke and an insult for Richt to give awards named after two fine, honorable athletes to any of his illiterate punks.
February 21st, 2012
11:34 am
With Sinkwich and Trippi, Georgia won the Orange, Rose, and Sugar Bowls. They didn't lose a Bowl game until Tom Landry quarterbacked the Longhorns to an Orange Bowl win in 1949.
Would be nice to play Bama in the dome, so folks can't say we avoided them. Will also be a nice bump in BCS standings for possible shot at the BCS game. Georgia is the last of the SEC Big Six that hasn't won the BCS. We are due. Would be wonderful to silence the critics.
February 21st, 2012
11:35 am
I don't see any need for a platoon.
Start someone other than Aaron Murray and let Aaron Murray come in if the selected other QB does not work out that game.
Aaron Murray has been on campus practicing with this team since December 2008.
This is 2012. This is his 4th year now this coming season. What we have all seen is a QB whom the other QB has been better than Aaron Murray Eleven (11) times, to-date. The other team won those 11 games, as a direct result.
The results are obvious with Aaron Murray.
-his footwork is very poor
-his reads at the line of scrimmage are way too slow
-his check-offs at the line of scrimmage invaraibly are to his #
-he is not a dual threat QB
-he cannot run
-he throws himself to turf looking at SEC DE faster than he
-he tries to do too much
-he gets the YIPS and is sent back in, scared still
-he steals 7 carries a game from the RBs, averages 1 yard
-he holds on to the football too long
-he fumbles the ball when trying to run
-he is slow
-he is puny small
-he completes a poor percentage of his passes
-he would complete fewer still if he threw ball away
-he takes sacks because he already throws too many incompletions
-he has 23 fumbles in 27 games
-he has 22 interceptions in 27 games
-he has 56 sacks in 27 games
-he has 11 losses in 27 games
-he has lost 41 percent of his games as Starter
-he overthrows his WR
-he throws behind his WR
-he is inaccurate
-he cannot see over the OL
-he isn't as fast as the DL he faces
-in most crucial situations, has fumble or interception
-off-the-field tweets how he's going to kick some booty
-off-the-field beer and other issues of starting QB UGA
-off-the-field put his name in NFL Draft
-in-the-huddle has yet to show any leadership at all
-he cannot handle the pressure
-he is 0-9 vs teams who finished AP Poll Top 25
-one of 27 teams 2011 who won 10 games
-has beat in 27 games only two 8-5 teams neither ended ranked
-he is Favorite and never comes out any game at all ever
-NFL Draft Advisory told him if game on line think Murray ?
February 21st, 2012
11:36 am
Roll tide with pride, You are delusional if you think bama gets whatever recruits it wants out of Georgia, they get some and had success in 2012 , but missed on more than they hit. And explain to us how FSU snagged 3 of the top 6 players in Alabama? I know saban wanted them badly.
February 21st, 2012
11:40 am
I guess richt decided to limit the choices of naming the awards since fran tarkenton was not included ,since he and trippi are the only two former georgia players named as members of of both the NFL and college hall of fame.
maybe richt still holds a grudge against fran for coming out against his performance as a coach the last few years.
February 21st, 2012
11:52 am
wow Thomas I didn't know that a QB is responsible the most laughable is takes away 7 rushes per game from RB's. Other than QB sneaks very few designed runs for Murray, he also threw 33 tds passes, was 2nd team all SEC but what do those SEC coaches know that you don't? Completed 59.1 % of his passes, poor footwork? you know little about playing qb, .
February 21st, 2012
11:54 am
@ Roll Tide with Pride!! – You ever seen the Bad News Bears? You know the scene at the end where the Yankees offer apologies and compliments to the Bears after they won the big trophy? Well, replace "Yankees" with "Bammers" and replace "apology" with "compliments" and consider me Tanner.
February 21st, 2012
11:56 am
Chip, I believe you're forgetting about Abry Jones coming back at D End
February 21st, 2012
12:01 pm
When kids like Cam Newton win the Heisman, equating that award with the Watkins is pretty silly.
Also, your joke about Crowell is poor. The kid played hurt all season long. The fact that he couldn't go at times speaks more to the severity of the injuries than it does his toughness. Weak sauce, Chip.
February 21st, 2012
12:03 pm
How about an award named after me for the player playing the most football while earning the fewest college credits?
February 21st, 2012
12:20 pm
KB January 4th, 2012 11:25 pm
"It's a shame that it takes 3-4 years for CMR to drop crappy assistants, i.e. Martinez, Van Halanger, McClendon and Bozo.
I'm sick and tired hearing about "loyatly" to some mediocre assistant. How about some loyatly to the institution that pays you 3 million a year! How about some loyatly to the fan base that supports the program and deserves at least a competitive program!!!!"
I am confused by your post at 11:52 KB today. Which is it, son ? Or, are you the only person who allowed to point out that we
February 21st, 2012
12:27 pm
Hi Jan(tech troll), what name would be on the FLunkgate award at tech , or perhaps the George O Leary and Paul Hewitt academic progress rate and NCAA probation award, or perhaps the DRad I'm so stupid probation award, vacating wins award. Or the Stephon Marbury how did I qualify academically? Georgia Tech University award.
February 21st, 2012
12:31 pm
jan kemp was ruled insane in court. she deserted her husband and children. she was a sad pathetic miserable excuse for a human being. let her rest in peace. she is dead.
February 21st, 2012
12:38 pm
@Chip: Very funny jabs all throughout! Schultzie and you might need to do a routine together to see who has the best lines.
I was going to give you a friendly jab for dedicating a "whole #" to the equestrian team and only part of one to the Baseball team, but those girls (and their program support staff) have been deserving for all their accomplishments for quite sometime. They represent UGA well and anytime you can upset Auburn (at their home no less), it's worth noting. Besides, UGA baseball will have plenty to celebrate as this season goes on, but DeLoach's clutch performance on Saturday was pretty darn good… even if I only followed it on Twitter…
Just bc I have to jab: In the spirit of USMC Dawg – It's the 10@10… not 10@10:01
February 21st, 2012
12:40 pm
How are the Real UGA Champions doing? What is the GYM Dawgs record so far this year?
Broken Jaw had to be tough, but back in that time players didn't lead with their heads to make tackles either.
Does anybody know the coach that is coaching the players up so much that UGa is second in sending these girls to the PROS? http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/16924927/uga-gsu-students-top-list-of-growing-clients-on-sugar-daddy-dating-site
February 21st, 2012
12:42 pm
1/ great stuff Chip…
2/ Is Drew big enough for DE?
3/ @ flo-ri-dah…while I'm no no fan of Ms. Kemp, her peace woold have been even more restful w/o your comment. Rip her than ask for others to let her rest in peace. How thoughtful
Thats like saying "Georgia Tech is a dump for geeks, ugly women and muggers but, hey, I dont want to say anything bad abot Tech."
February 21st, 2012
12:42 pm
February 21st, 2012
10:41 am
I'm liking the idea of JHC at safety.
by safety do you mean the team Bail Bondsmen.
February 21st, 2012
12:43 pm
Thomas I'm not sure who you are quoting but I never said anything about Georgia assistant coaches, Sec head coaches voted Murray 2nd team all SEC . I was to your heaping criticism of Murray. Littered with mundane stats like takes 7 carries a game away from RB's or he is slow or he's been sacked 57 times, that puts Georgia about 4th in the league with least # of sacks..
February 21st, 2012
12:45 pm
Chip, Does that mean that in their ten years of existence, the UGA Equestrian Team has won 5 NCAA titles? These women sports rock! Maybe we could get them to instruct some of the men on how to dominate?
February 21st, 2012
12:49 pm
Top Row Dog….wa hoo you won a bunch of games and bowls when the rest of the men were off fighting the Germans, Italians, and Japanese. If Sinkwich was really tough he would have been on the beach at Normandy, but hey being TUFF on a football field is just as tuff I guess.
February 21st, 2012
12:52 pm
A person SMART enough to know……
February 21st, 2012
12:49 pm
back then college = no draft (for armed forces)
Try again moron


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You know of Factory Five Racing (FFR) as the creator of you-assemble-them roadsters (don't call them Cobras-Shelby gets really territorial), Daytona coupes, and the GTM supercar, but its new car is a whole other ball of wax.
FFR owner Dave Smith had always sworn he'd never create a street rod kit, since he hated the way the typical rod rode and handled. But when his director of R&D, Jim Schenck, came to him with a new idea for one, it was obvious what needed to be done. Schenck designed a tube-chassis car that handled like a son of a gun and wore a '33 Ford suit. In Smith's words, "Today, most guys get their parts from a variety of sources-say a frame here, a body there, a front end, and so on. Jim pitched me on the idea of using the FFR product template on the hot rod-not a donor car, but rather a complete kit with all-new parts save for running gear."
The Hot Rod kit costs $19,990 and comes with everything except an engine, a transmission, a rearend, wheels, tires, a battery, a fuel pump, and paint. And, of course, you have to assemble it. The option list includes a removable roof, a few different styles of fenders, and upgrades for suspension, brakes, and some other stuff. The frame is set up for a small-block or modular Ford, but with a little fabrication, you could probably stick anything under the hood. Factory Five estimates just under $40,000 to build a complete car, and that sounds about right. Obviously, the more you can do yourself (like paint and engine building), the more affordable it gets.
We got all excited about the concept of a cool street rod that actually handles and then got really giddy when we heard the specs on the car. A completed car weighs right around 2,100 pounds (without driver), so with any kind of power under the hood, this thing should really haul the mail. And doing it on a road course is just that much cooler.
We wanted to build one, and thankfully Factory Five agreed and shipped a kit to LK Motorsports in Hermosa Beach, California. On top of that, the company put the word out to good customers and fellow FFR fans on its message board, and we made a five-day party out of the assembly. You'll read about that next month, though. This month we're covering the bodywork and paint, which was finished prior to the buildup.
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Southern Heaven Chocolate-Praline Cake
This rich cake topped with gooey marshmallows, fudgy frosting, and praline-coated pecans is heaven on earth.
Yield: Makes 16 servings
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- 1 1/2 cups butter, divided
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa, divided
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups miniature marshmallows (1/2 [10 1/2-ounce] bag)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (16-ounce) package powdered sugar
- Combine 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in pecans. Working rapidly, drop individual pecan halves onto wax paper; let stand until cooled and firm. Set aside 16 pecans for garnish; coarsely chop remaining pecans.
- Melt 1 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; stir in 1/2 cup cocoa until combined. Remove from heat; whisk in eggs and granulated sugar. Combine flour and salt; gradually stir into chocolate mixture. Stir in vanilla and chopped sugar-coated pecans. Pour batter into a greased 13- x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle marshmallows over hot cake.
- Beat 1/2 cup melted butter, remaining 1/2 cup cocoa, and milk with an electric mixer at medium speed. Add powdered sugar; beat at low speed until smooth. Spread immediately over marshmallows. Garnish with reserved sugared pecans. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack.
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Southern Heaven Chocolate-Praline Cake Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Desserts, Cakes/Frostings
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: American
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Carrier, Drouin And Desrosiers Named The TELUS Three Stars Of The Week
On Monday the League announced that Cape Breton Screaming Eagles' forward William Carrier; Halifax Mooseheads' forward Jonathan Drouin; and Chicoutimi Sagueneens' goalie Francis Desrosiers were the Telus three stars of the week for the week ending October 7th.
Carrier began the week with two goals and the third star of the game honors as the Screaming Eagles lost 5-2 to the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies on Wednesday. He added one more goal in the 4-3 win over the Huskies on Friday; chipped in another goal, assist, and the first star of the game honors on Saturday in a 5-3 win over the Val-d'Or Foreurs; and finished the week off with a three assists as the Screaming Eagles lost 7-3 to Val-d'Or on Sunday. Carrier finished the week a +1.
Drouin found the back of the net once, lent a helping hand on one more, and was the game's second star in the Mooseheads' 6-2 win over Acadie-Bathurst on Tuesday. In the first of a home and home series against the Saint John Sea Dogs on Friday in Saint John Drouin was named the game's first star for his goal and assist and followed that up with one goal, two assists, and the second star of the game award as the Mooseheads completed the sweep with an 11-2 blasting of the defending President's Cup champs in Halifax. Drouin finished the week a +4.
Desrosiers began the week with 25 saves and the second star of the game award as the Sagueneens lost 2-1 to the Quebec Remparts on Tuesday. He followed that up with 30 more saves and the second star of the game award as Chicoutimi skated to a 1-0 win over the Moncton Wildcats on Friday and ended it with 38 more and the first star of the honors in the 2-1 loss to the Acadie-Bathurst Titan on Saturday. Desrosiers finished the week with a 1.35 GAA and 0.959 SAV%.
Dea Is CHL Player of the Week
On Tuesday the CHL announced that Rouyn-Noranda Huskies' forward Jean-Sebastien Dea is the CHL player of the week for the week ending September 30th.
Dea netted his second hat trick of the season when he added three goals and one helper in the team's 9-2 win over the Sherbrooke Phoenix. He was named the game's first star. On Friday he added two more goals while lending a helping hand on one more and was the third star as the Huskies defeated the Blainville-Boisband Armada 5-4 in a shootout.
Auger Is CHL Goalie of the Week
On Tuesday the CHL announced that Saint John Sea Dog's netminder Sebastien Auger is the CHL goalie of the week for the week ending September 30th.
Auger went 3-0-0-0 with a 1.33 GAA, and 0.960 SAV%.
He made 97 saves on 101 shots beginning with 21 on Wednesday in the 4-2 win over the Moncton Wildcats; 42 more and the second star of the game honors in a 5-1 win over the Wildcats on Sunday. He also added 34 more in the 3-1 win over the Gatineau Olympiques on Friday.
Three QMJHL Teams Make CHL Top 10
On Wednesday the CHL announced the Top 10 for the week ending September 30th.
Three QMJHL teams made the cut.
Quebec remained at number one; while the Blainville-Boisband Armada and Halifax Mooseheads exchanged places as the Armada jumped two spots to fifth; while the Mooseheads fell two spots to seventh.
Saint John was an honorable mention
BMO CHL MasterCard Top 10 Rankings – Week 3
1 Quebec Remparts (5-0-0-0)
2 Edmonton Oil Kings (3-1-0-0)
3 Kitchener Rangers (3-1-0-0)
4 London Knights (2-2-0-0)
5 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada (3-0-0-1)
6 Kamloops Blazers (3-0-0-1)
7 Halifax Mooseheads (4-1-0-0)
8 Portland Winterhawks (3-2-0-0)
9 Oshawa Generals (4-1-0-0)
10 Calgary Hitmen (3-0-1-0)
Honourable Mention: Saint John Sea Dogs (4-1-0-0); Owen Sound Attack (3-1-0-1); Brandon Wheat Kings (4-1-0-0)
The Games This Week
The week began with four games on Tuesday.
Shawinigan got the hat trick from Peter Sakaris; while Frederick Gaudreau and Vincent Arseneau added singles as Shawinigan skated to a 5-1 win over Val-d'Or. Matt Murphy added the lone Foreurs' goal. Victoriaville got goals from Mathieu Ayotte, Philippe Haley, Carl-Antoine Delisle, Philip Danault, and Angelo Miceli all; while Alexandre Sills netted the lone Sherbrooke goal in the Tigres' 5-1 win over the Phoenix. Ryan Falkenham, Dominic Beauchemin, Randy Gazzola, Jonathan Drouin, and Stefan Fournier all found the back of the net for Halifax; while Raphael Lafontaine and Zach O'Brien added the Acadie-Bathurst goals in the Mooseheads' 6-2 win over the Titan. Kurt Etchegary and Martin Lefebvre added the Quebec goals; while Mathieu Gagnon replied for Chicoutimi as the Remparts edged the Sagueneens 2-1.
On Wednesday Cedric Pacquette and Stefan Matteau scored for Blainville-Boisband; while Jeremie Malouin added the lone Drummondville goal as the Armada edged the Voltigeurs 2-1; and Sebastien Dea scored twice; while Mathieu Brisebois, Mathieu Lemay, and Sven Angrighetto added singles as Rouyn-Noranda skated to a 5-2 win over Cape Breton. William Carrier scored both the Screaming Eagles' goals.
There was only one game on Thursday as Rimouski got two goals from Scott Oke and singles from Francis Beauvillier, Frederick Gauthier, and Casey Babineau in their 5-2 win over Victoriaville. Philip Danault scored both Victoriaville markers.
On Friday Andrew Ryan, Drouin, Brent Andrews, and Martin Frk scored for Halifax; while Olivier Leblanc, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Jurji Repe scored for Saint John as the Mooseheads edged the Sea Dogs 4-3. Mikhail Grigorenko, Brandon Shea, Pierre-Maxime Poudrier, and Adam Erne found the back of the net for Quebec; while Danault scored twice, and Tommy Veilleux added a single for Victoriaville as the Remparts needed overtime to nip Victoriaville 4-3. Valentin Zykov had the hat trick; while Carl Gelinas and Frederic Gamelin found the twine once each for Baie-Comeau; and Raphael Lafontaine and Matthew Bissonnette added the Acadie-Bathurst goals in the Drakkar's 5-2 win over the Titan. Christopher Clapperton lit the lamp post three times; and Cederic Paquette, Tommy Giroux, and Christian Marti scored one goal each for Blainville-Boisband; and Josh Currie added the PEI goals as the Armada skated to a 6-2 win over the Rocket. Guillaume Asselin scored the lone goal of the game as Chicoutimi blanked Moncton 1-0. Jonathan Narbonne, Oliver Jodoin, Raphael Maheux, and JC Campagna all scored for Shawinigan; while Drummondville got goals from Jeremy Auger, Oliver Archambault, and Bryce Milson as the Cataractes got past the Voltigeurs 4-3. Adam Champan's hat trick along with singles from Gabriel Bourette, Yannick Dube, Taylor Burke, and Martin Reway led Gatineau to a 7-4 win over Sherbrooke with Michael McNamee, Cole Hawes, Alexandre Comtois, and Vincent Richer adding the Phoenix markers. Michael Clarke, Kyle Campbell, Alexandre Lavoie, and William Carrier found the back of the net for Cape Breton; and Maxime St-Cyr, Gabriel Desjardins, and Francis Perron replied for Rouyn-Noranda in the Screaming Eagles' 4-3 win over the Huskies.
On Saturday Ryan Penny and Dmitri Jaskin scored a pair each; while Mark Tremaine, Ross Johnson, and Yannick Veilleux added singles for the Moncton Wildcats in their 7-4 win over Baie-Comeau with Loik Leveille Samuel Noreau, Raphael Bussieres, and Gamelin scoring the Baie-Comeau goals. Lanfontaine and Alec John Banville beat the twine for Acadie-Bathurst; while Gagnon did likewise for Chicoutimi as the Titan nipped the Sagueneens 2-1. Jimmy Olginy and Currie added a pair each; while Louick Marcotte, and Victor Provencher added singles for PEI as the Rocket flattened Shawinigan 6-1. Sakaris added the lone Cataractes' marker. Nathan MacKinnon and Luca Ciampini each had a hat trick; while Ryan, Randy Gazzola, Drouin, Matthew Boudreau, and Stefan Fournier added singles as Halifax laid an 11-2 pounding on Saint John with Huberdeau adding both Sea Dogs' markers. Dube and Reway found the twine for Gatineau; while Samuel Hodhod netted the lone Blainville-Boisband goal as the Olympiques nipped the Armada 2-1. Marc-Olivier Brouillard and Jordan Murray scored for Drummondville; while Victoriaville's lone goal came off the stick of Phillip Hudon as the Voltigeurs edged the Tigres 2-1 in overtime. Grigorenko and Jason Houde added a pair each; while Stephen Midensky, Logan Shaw, and Etchegary added singles for Quebec; and Beauvillier scored both the Rimouski goals as the Remparts skated to a 7-2 win over the Oceanic.
The week finished off with four games on Sunday. Marc-Olivier Roy, Philippe Sanche, Xavier Ouellet, and Giroux scored for Blainville-Boisband; while Ryan Culkin and Marc-Antoine Carrier added the Quebec goals as the Armada doubled the Remparts 4-2. Gauthier scored both Rimouski goals; while Arseneau added the lone Shawinigan marker as the Oceanic got past the Cataractes 2-1. PEI got shootout markers from Ben Duffy and Alexis Peppin; while Oligny, Provencher, Matej Beran, and Pepin scored in regulation to give the Rocket a 5-4 win over Sherbrooke. Brent Turnbull, William Couture, Carl Neil, and Richer scored for the Phoenix. Anthony Mantha had the hat trick; while Cederick Henley had a pair, and Michael Beaudry and Timothe Simard had singles for Val-d'Or in the Foreurs' 7-3 win over Cape Breton. Bronson Beaton had the hat trick for the Screaming Eagles.
The Leaders
The Quebec Remparts lead both the Telus East and overall standings with their 7-1-0-0 record and 14 points. Telus West leaders Blainville-Boisband have a 6-1-0-1 record with 13 points putting them in second place; and Martimes leader Halifax (6-1-0-0, 12 points) is in third place.
Grigorenko tops all scorers with six goals and 11 assists in eight games played; while Danault skates into second place with 11 goals and five helpers in nine games played to land in second place. Rounding out the top three is Carrier who has found the back of the net five times while lending a helping hand on 11 more.
Rimouski's Carl Hozjan is in first place among goalies with his 5-1-0-0 record; 1.63 GAA, and 0.940 SAV%. A pair of Blainville-Boisband netminders round out the top three as Etienne Marcoux is second with his 3-0-0-0 record, 1.67 GAA, and 0.930 SAV%; and his backup Storm Phaneuf has won three games while losing one with no shootout or overtime losses, has a goals against average of 1.77, and 0.921 SAV%.
The Games To Come
The week begins with one game on Tuesday as Chicoutimi is at home to Rimouski
On Wednesday Cape Breton welcomes Val-d'Or; Moncton is in Halifax; PEI hosts Saint John; Rouyn-Noranda travels to Bathurst; Sherbrooke is at home to Drummondville; and Baie-Comeau travels to Victoriaville.
The weekend begins with eight games on Friday as Val-d'Or continues their Eastern Canadian road trip with a stop in Moncton; an all Maritime matchup will feature Acadie-Bathurst at PEI; Rouyn-Noranda will also continue their swing through the Maritimes with a stop in Saint John; Sherbrooke hosts Blainville-Boisband in a Telus West affair; Halifax begins their Quebec road trip with a stop in Drummondville; the Battle of Quebec will see Gatineau at home to Quebec; and two Telus East battles will see Baie-Comeau make their way to Rimouski, and Shawinigan hosting Chicoutimi.
On Saturday Rimouski will finish up their two game set in Rimouski; Halifax continues their Quebec swing with a stop in Shawinigan; Victoriaville welcomes Drummondville; Rouyn-Noranda is in PEI; and Saint John is at home to Val-d'Or.
The week finishes up with four games on Sunday that will see Cape Breton welcome Acadie-Bathurst in a Maritime contest; Rouyn-Noranda completes their trip through the Maritimes with a game in Moncton; and the Battle of Quebec pits Blainville-Boisband against Victoriaville in Boisband, while Gatineau rolls out the welcome mat for Chicoutimi.


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BOGOTA, Colombia -- The fight over a pristine swath of Ecuador's Amazon began taking shape this week, as defenders of the area laid the groundwork for a national referendum aimed at keeping oil companies out of the region.
But with hurdles ahead, including opposition from President Rafael Correa, it's far from clear what will happen to the ITT oil block that the administration says holds 20 percent of the nation's crude reserves.
Last week, Correa announced that the country was cancelling a six-year-old plan that aimed to keep more than 840 million barrels of oil untapped in perpetuity beneath the ITT if the international community would contribute $3.6 billion. The money never materialized and Correa said he had no choice but to tap the oil, which lies in a remote part of the 2.4-million acre Yasuní National Park.
The Yasuní-ITT Initiative, as it is known, is popular in Ecuador, where more than 80 percent of the population backs the plan. And that has led to a grassroots effort to save the forest.
On Thursday, a coalition of environmental and indigenous groups took the first step in that fight by taking a proposed referendum question to the Constitutional Court. The question reads: Are you in agreement that the Ecuadorean government keep the crude in the ITT, known as block 43, underground indefinitely?
The court has to rule if the question is constitutional. But that's only half the battle. In order to get the question before the public, the groups would need congressional support or to collect more than 584,000 signatures — 5 percent of all registered voters — to trigger the plebiscite.
Correa says the country needs the oil resources to fight poverty and he's bristled at the idea of a referendum. He's accused independent media, which he has a long-running battle with, of playing politics with the issue.
"Now the biggest environmentalists are the mercantilist newspapers," he wrote on Twitter. "If we have a national referendum we'll also propose that newspapers be digital-only to save paper and avoid indiscriminate logging. We'll see who's who. Don't let yourselves be fooled."
Correa has said that the state-run oil company will use cutting edge techniques to minimize the impact of oil exploration and that less than one tenth of one percent of Yasuní National Park will be affected. Conservationists worry about any industrial activity in the area that is one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet, brimming with unknown species.
The decision to pull the plug on the process means the government will have to return a portion of the funds received. Authorities have said the Yasuní-ITT initiative generated some $337 million in donations — but much of that was technical support and other non-cash cooperation.
The United Nations trust fund that was set up in 2010 to receive donations has $10.2 million in the account. Under the rules of the fund, only those who made donations larger than $50,000 — and requested a certificate of guarantee — will get their money back. On Friday, the U.N. said it was up to the Ecuadoran government to provide information about the amount of funds under guarantee.
Ecuadorean officials are expected to meet in coming days to decide how to unwind the trust fund.
On Thursday, Ivonne Baki — the government's chief fundraiser for the project — defended her work. Speaking at a farewell event, she said that with a budget of $7.3 million over three years, her team of 15 people managed to make the initiative the most "emblematic" project of Correa's administration.
She also said she would keep defending the park and called on the president to create a biodiversity study center to share the forests' knowledge "with the world."
"The Yasuní-ITT Initiative would have set a precedent for the world to follow that would have changed the history of humanity," she said at the event. "But there were many people who resisted that possibility."


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Roanoke Public Libraries' Adult Summer Reading ProgramSummer Reading, Some Are…
The Cove
This beautifully written novel takes place in the Appalachians of North Carolina during World War I. Laurel Shelton and her brother have experienced deep grief and hardship growing up in a cove their farming neighbors and the townspeople of Mars Hill believe is haunted and cursed.Laurel's emotional salvation appears as a stranger who cannot speak, but who can play a silver flute so beautifully she mistakes the music for a birdsong.
The Cove is a dramatic southern tale of struggle, superstition, bigotry, and love. The ending may have a few surprises, but the story will enthrall you. Author Ron Rash's previous novel, Serena, was a PEN/Faulkner Award finalist and is another wonderful novel with intriguing characters and engaging descriptions of life in the mountains.
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The Tree Grows in Brooklyn
If you haven't read it, the summer is a great time to lose yourself in turn-of-the-century New York and become engrossed in the life of Francie Nolan and her family in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. This coming-of-age story is full of historic details and accents that bring the neighborhood and its many characters to life, even when life for the Nolan family is full of cruelty, injustice, and hardship. Francie's childhood is bittersweet as she struggles to survive and find inspiration to learn, grow, and move beyond her neighborhood. It's a small scale American epic and a thoughtful expression of the emotions that make us human—and what it takes to make us truly happy.
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The Power of Habit: why we do what we do in Life and Business
In this engaging book, New York Times reporter Charles Duhigg, discusses an important reality about life. People succeed when they identify habits that shape their lives and learn how to change them. The concept that you can change your habits is supported by research in psychology and neurology. The author steps you through the process of catching yourself in your habit and re-designing a better habit. A habit is comprised of three steps: the cue, the routine and the reward. The author reveals the ways that corporations and successful organizations create success. The author provides interesting and relevant examples of major behavior changes brought about by recognizing habits, and also provides us with the keys to how to change them. The book also points out ways others such as advertisers are attempting to manipulate consumers' behavior. This is an interesting read as well as a self-help book to create personal, positive changes.
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Suspect by Michael Robotham
Life is pretty perfect for London psychiatrist Joseph O'Loughlin. He's happily married, a loving father, and an expert consultant for the police. After he is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he's consumed by the reality of the inevitable deterioration of his brain and body. But when Joe is called in to consult on a local murder, he realizes he actually knows the victim, and the tables turn to finger him as a suspect.
Sharp dialog and three dimensional characters make this London Thriller a winner. It's the first in Robotham's list of mysteries that revolve around Joe O'Loughlin and related characters. The latest novel in the series is Bleed for Me (2012).
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Wild: From Lost To Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
This raw, emotionally charged, over-the-top memoir tells the story of the author's solo hike along eleven-hundred miles of the Pacific Crest Trail, the challenges and dangers of the trail matched in intensity by the memories and uncertainties of her ravaged personal life. From the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State, Cheryl's descriptions of her experiences on the trail are told so vividly, the reader practically can feel the blisters forming! But this if far more than a travel memoir, as Cheryl transparently shares her innermost thoughts, her pain and regrets, right alongside her joys and triumphs gained along the trail.
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Gone Girl
People are going crazy for Gillian Flynn's new novel, one of our Youth Librarians is no exception. Here's what she had to say about the thriller.
This is the "buzz" book of the summer thanks to the psychological plot that pits husband against wife. When Amy and Nick Dunne leave their well-heeled life in New York City to return to Nick's southern hometown after the economic downturn, their marriage also takes a turn. With less pillow talk and more secrets, their relationship is tested until something unexpected and frightening puts their marriage under the microscope.
Gone Girl is a page-turner that's full of plot twists and surprises, so read it before your friends do. This is the third novel by Gillian Flynn, (Sharp Objects, 2006; Dark Places, 2009), so if you don't want to wait for your copy of Gone Girl, check out this author's earlier work and enjoy Flynn's special version of psychological thrillers.
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11/23/63 by Stephen King
Another suggestion from library staff!
I just finished reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King and I will tell you up front that I believe Mr. King to be the greatest American writer of my generation. I tell you this so that you will know that I always dive into a new book of his full of excitement and anticipation. That being said, I wasn't sure what to expect when beginning this book. The description of the plot did not seem like a typical one for King. He is famous for his creepy horror and this seemed more like a science-fiction novel about time travel and the ramifications of changing the past. As it turns out, it has a little of both genres woven into the story. But the true surprise here is that, at its heart, this is really a story of finding true love and facing the possibility of losing it. This is definitely not Mr. King's normal tableau but he handles it with his usual down-to-earth realism and with heart-rending beauty. I will not say any more about the story or plot here because I would hate to ruin it for those who choose to read the book. In short, I will just tell you that I loved this book. I think it is one of the best novels of Stephen King's very prolific career and certainly the best in recent years. I heartily recommend it to all.
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American Grown by Michelle Obama
This book appeals to gardeners and White House enthusiasts alike. Mrs. Obama outlines the gardens through each season, providing a layout of the grounds with accompanying pictures. White House chefs and executive gardeners provide information and recipes with step by step directions as well. The First Lady also speaks about some of her healthy lifestyle campaign, Let's Move!. Political or not, this book is a great resource for first time gardeners providing hints, tips, and anecdotes.
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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
A classic, "The Little Prince" is a gem for both children and adults. One of my fellow Library employees says, "one of my ALL TIME favs is The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. I read it at least once a year. It's funny that he wrote other books – Wind, Sand and Stars and Night Flight but both were so different from the Little Prince (his masterpiece). I even keep extra copies to give friends who have never read it – it is so precious to me."
Sometimes it's not about reading newly released books but reading the ones that are special enough to be relevant years later.
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Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
In the highly anticipated sequel to "A Discovery of witches", author Deborah Harkness takes her audience farther into the story of Matthew and Diana, a centuries old vampire and reluctant witch. Beginning where the first book left off, "Shadow of night" immerses the reader in Elizabethan England, 1590 — a world where Matthew knows Christopher Marlowe and Sir Walter Raleigh. Soon, Diana realizes that there is a great deal about Matthew that she did not know, but that will not stop her on their quest to find Ashmole 782.
Harkness takes readers on a whirlwind journey, whisking her characters into deadly situations, heartbreaking tragedies and hopeful moments. In the end, the novel is just as heartwarming as the first, leaving us yearning to see the conclusion of Matthew and Diana's great love story.


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SMR's Jensen to speak at Mote Marine
Date: October 12, 2009
by: The Observer Staff
Schroeder-Manatee Ranch President and CEO Rex Jensen will be a keynote speaker at the Mote Marine Symposium on Land-Sea Interactions in Southwest Florida at 9 a.m., Oct. 13, at The Jean Purcell Hendry Conference Hall at the Ann and Alfred Goldstein Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center at Mote Marine Laboratory, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota.
The two-day symposium began today and is intended to initiate community dialogue on coastal zone planning in the context of changing land-sea interactions.
Jensen will give a private sector perspective on how development planning is affected by sea level rise and climate change. Jensen will address the shortfalls and successes of past and present comprehensive planning in Sarasota and Manatee counties and will give an introspective look into the history of growth in the area.
Among other topics, Jensen will also speak to the controversial issues of the Hometown Democracy amendment, demographic and population trends in both Florida and the local area, and the difference between growth management and planning for success.
Jensen was promoted to president of SMR in August 2002 and was chosen to become chief executive officer in February 2005. In that capacity, Jensen oversees all the businesses of SMR, including agriculture, aggregate mining and real estate development on its 30,000-acre land holding in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
Jensen joined SMR in March 1990 as vice president of real estate. His responsibilities included the overall planning and strategic positioning of SMR's properties, and management of Community Development Districts and utilities established to provide infrastructure to SMR and its developments.
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Looming event aids in cancer cause
Learning Express Toys partnered with the MaxLove Project Sept. 13 and Sept. 14 for a special MaxLove International Loom-A-Thon Against Cancer.
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With a serious winter storm hours away from the area, and the men and women of the Woonsocket DPW were wasting no time getting the city's snowplow fleet ready to clear the roads.
Derrick Cabral, DPW foreman at the DPW's garage on River Street, supervised preparations Thursday afternoon as workers mounted snowplows on the highway department's 15 big trucks, and readied the othe eight 4X4s in the city's fleet.
Those vehicles will team up with several contractors to keep the streets clear as the winter storm settles over northern Rhode Island.
Stay tuned to our Winter Storm Information Center for the latest on the blizzard as it occurs.


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Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > Love Knows No Age
I Can't Go Home - JULY 286 Reviews
Bob is annoyed by Gee, Monica sees footage of an important concert, Mikey is surprised by a chance meeting
"Dude, missed ya at breakfast. Wanna come out and see the sights?"
Bob glared at him. "You must be joking. Sightseeing with you? I think I've had enough of that for one lifetime."
"Come on, it'll be fun. Don't you want to get more souvenirs? Something for your lady love? A love token?" Gerard's voice had taken on a strange accent. It was a mixture of Spanish and French.
"Very funny." Said Bob, slamming the door in Gerard's face.
"Bob" Gerard pounded on the door. "Bobbykins, open up." No answer. "Bob?" Still silence. "Bob, come on. I thought we were all good. Open up."
Suddenly the door flew open. "No, we're not good. Thanks to you and your, your, your..." he searched for the right word. "Thanks to you I can't go home. No, I have to go home instead." Bob slammed the door again.
"Bob, I don't know what the hell you just said. Open up. Let me in. I'm going to strip naked and do the chicken dance out here until you let me in."
"Go right ahead. I hope they arrest your happy ass while you're at it." But he opened the door.
Gerard came in the room and flung himself on the bed, making 'boing boing' noises as he bounced. Bob just shook his head. Some days the guy was just mental.
Gerard stopped bouncing long enough to ask, "So what do you mean that you're not going home but you're going home?"
"I'm going on to Chicago tomorrow."
"What? Why? Are you going to see Kara first? I'm confused."
"When aren't you? Look, dumb ass. Kara refuses to talk to me. She told me to go to Chicago first so she could think things out. Now I have to put up with my sisters giving me the third degree instead of being with Kara. Thanks a lot, man."
"Monica's picking me up, maybe she'll bring Kara. All she needs to do is see your bright shiny face and you'll make up."
Bob rolled his eyes. "You're really not helping. Go bother someone else." He shoved Gerard back out the door and sat back on the bed.
Maybe Gerard was right and she would be at the airport.
Sunday was supposed to be a day of rest but Monica was up bright and early. She wanted to make sure the apartment was completely clean for Frank's arrival. Jamia laughed as Monica dusted. "Frank will be so happy to be home he's not gonna notice dust." She told her friend with a smile.
"Oh I know that but since I figure you two will be all lovey-dovey he won't have time to take care of the apartment. Besides when I come back I don't want another weeks worth of dust to handle."
Jamia smiled, "Monica I can get someone else to stay with me when they take off for Canada. You've already done so much for me."
"Oh, so now you're throwing me out?" Monica teased.
Jamia grew series, "Look you will need to take care of your own house when Gee leaves."
Monica put down the duster and sighed, "Jamia I don't know what I'll be doing when he takes off for Canada. I just feel like our relationship is so up in the air."
"It will all be okay I just know it." She smiled knowingly. "Frank called me a bit ago and said he wants us to watch video of last night's concert."
Monica walked over to the sofa and took a seat, "I think I've watched enough video of their concerts."
"Frank was really amped about the concert." Jamia said getting off the sofa and making her way to the computer. It took her several minutes to find a good clear posting of the concert. Monica sat staring at the floor. When she heard Gerard begin to talk to the crowd she wandered over to the computer to stand behind Jamia.
"We want to thank each and every one of you for being with us tonight. This is our last concert before we go home for a week." He walked to the center of the stage and smiled, "I'm in love and I miss her. I wanna go home.," he said. The crowed screamed louder. "I want to thank all of you for the love and support you have shown us. This was the best fucking concert of the tour." The crowd screamed even louder. "I want to dedicate the whole fucking concert to my fiancée Monica. Without her I would be nothing."
Jamia swiveled in the chair. Monica was staring at the monitor with tears in her eyes.
"See it's gonna be all right" Jamia said putting her hand out and touching Monica arm.
Monica nodded unable to speak. Damn, she hoped Jamia was right that she and Gee would be all right cause Lord knew she loved him with all her heart.
"Babe, lets just stay like this the whole day," Mikey said as he tightened his hold on Alicia. They were lying in bed watching T.V. At least that was what they were doing at the moment. As he looked down at his nude wife in his arms he felt a familiar stirring and knew what was gonna happen next.
Alicia smiled up at him. "Give it a rest wild man. I need some food. We haven't eaten since noon."
"Okay here's the plan. We go out grab a bite eat then meet back here." Mikey rolled over and off the bed.
"Meet back here?" Alicia grinned. "What if I don't wanna meet back here?"
He turned to see her smiling. "Oh yeah, you wanna meet back here as much as I do."
They dressed and decided to have an early dinner at one of their favorite restaurants. It was so close to their apartment they walked. On their way back home Mikey spotted someone he knew. Alicia was looking longingly in a store window at a Slipknot hoodie and didn't notice the woman standing across the street.
"Go on in and buy it," he said pushing her towards the door. "I'll be right in. I'm gonna try to call Gee."
Alicia gave him a quick kiss and walked into the store. Mikey moved up the street towards her. As he got closer she put on a pair of dark glasses and looked as if she was going to bolt.
"Hey" he called out. "Wait"
He had almost reached her when he realized she wasn't turning away from him she had reached down to grab the hand of the child standing next to her. He was momentarily speechless but recovered quickly. "Why didn't you meet me at Starbucks that night?"
She glanced down at the little girl before speaking. "I changed my mind."
Mikey couldn't let it go. "You said you needed to talk to me, you said it was important."
She sighed, "I saw you and you looked like you had a lot on your mind at the time and I didn't want to add to it."
Mikey knew she was right. He had been so worried about Ray being in a coma he was having trouble thinking straight at the time. "What did you want?"
"Mikey just forget about it." She reached down and lifted the girl to hold her in her arms. "Please"
Mikey couldn't believe she had said please. Something seemed wrong. "Are you sure?"
She gave him a slight smile, "Yeah, I'm sure." She took a step back. "It was good to see you again Mikey. Take care of yourself." She turned and she and the little girl disappeared into the crowd on the sidewalk.
"Did you talk to Gee?" Alicia asked walking up to him.
He shook his head, "No, I'll try again later." He scanned the sidewalk but she had completely disappeared. Why, he wondered did she sound so sad? She had sounded so lost.
Alicia linked arms with him. "You'll have to try much later. Remember you gotta meet up with your beautiful wife." She teased.
Mikey smiled at the woman who made his life complete. "Yeah, I do." He dropped a quick kiss on her lips before they started off towards home.
"I love my new hoodie" Alicia said before launching into a discussion about the other entirely rad items she had seen.
Mikey was only half listening. He couldn't get her out of his mind. Something wasn't right. Something seemed very wrong.
AUTHOR'S NOTE - It took me over 2 hours yesterday to post the chapter. I am getting ready to post this one and hope it goes well but who knows? Please, if FicWad will be good for you try to review yesterday's chapter. I love to hear from you guys so much and I understand that sometimes it's impossible to review. I know cause I tried forever to review several stories that I really like. Love you all. SanDee XOXO


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the house is sick, so i am sick. all the houses are sick. everyone is dying. the winter will never end.
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They mean to scare me. The fool hopped on Jaime's back giggling, as the Dothraki swaggered toward him. The goat wants me to piss my breaches and big his mercy, but he'll never have that pleasure. He was a Lannister of Casterly Rock, Lord Commander of the Kingsguard; no sellsword would make him scream.
Sunlight ran silver along the edge of the arakh as it came shivering down, almost too fast to see. And Jaime screamed.
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"King Jaehaerys once told me that madness and greatness are two sides of the same coin. Every time a new Targaryen is born, he said, the gods toss the coin in the air, and the world holds its breath to see how it will land."
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I know all the stories. The boyars always shave their beards. The church always splits. Ukraine always withers in a poison wind. But I still want to hear the world tell them the way only it can tell them. I want to quiver when the world imitates the wolf. It still has to happen for it to happen.
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Roanoke City Council's honored Deputy Fire Chief Ralph Tartaglia for his service on Monday.
The council recognized Tartaglia for nearly four decades of service.
Tartag will retire at the end of June.
"Chief Taraglia has done a fabulous job for us for 37 years. He's protected our citizens and done everything he can to minimize the loss of property and death of fires through out the city," Roanoke City council member, Bill Bestpitch says. "We could never repay him for what he's done."
Battalion Chief Jeff Beckner will take over for Tartaglia as Deputy Chief.


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More questions than answers in N.J. child welfare dept's handling of Chevonne Thomas case
Toxicology results revealing PCP and marijuana in the system of 34-year-old Chevonne Thomas, who in August decapitated her 2-year-old son Zahree and placed his head in a freezer before slitting her own throat, raised more questions about why the Camden woman was entrusted with the child's care after he was twice removed from her custody due to substance abuse.
"PCP can, in general, lead to people having delusional, aggressive behavior," Camden County Prosecutor's Office spokesman Jason Laughlin said. "That's something we've seen on a pretty regular basis." He said that Thomas' drug use appears to have been chronic. "We know through investigation that she did have a PCP habit."
Zahree Thomas was taken into state custody in November of 2010 when the New Jersey Department of Children and Families received allegations that Thomas had left him in a car unattended while high on PCP-laced marijuana, according to a DCF release in August. Zahree was again removed in August of 2011 after Thomas tested positive for PCP during a random drug screening. Each time, the child was returned after eight months.
"I think we would question what happened during those eight months," said Cecilia Zalkind of nonprofit Advocates for Children of New Jersey. "What did the state do to maintain and monitor the relationship between the child and parent?"
Thomas last tested clean for drugs in June. She was visited by a DCF worker the month before the brutal killing, after which the department was preparing to close the case. "I think that's one area where we would have a lot of questions," Zalkind said. "What were the assurances the child was safe and the state could step out completely?"
She said Advocates for Children has more questions than answers, in part because the DCF denied their requests for information regarding the nature of treatment provided to Thomas. "It's been disappointing that information has not been shared – quite a lot of time has passed," Zalkind said. "We're talking about very young children who are particularly vulnerable – they're totally dependent – and I think examining what happened in this case would be critical to other kids in state care."
The DCF has also not yet made public any findings from an internal investigation launched into the case's handling in August. Officials with the department did not return calls for comment.
"This is a horribly tragic case," Zalkind said. "What could we learn from it? Were there issues that could be handled in a different way, systemically? Does it point to a need for broader change? I think that's why it's important to get that assessment done and release that information publicly."
Laughlin said his office has no plans to launch its own criminal probe of possible shortcomings or procedural oversights on the part of the DCF. It's a closed case," he said. "The crime was a homicide and the person that committed it is dead, so unfortunately our work is done on it."
Tragic timeline
According to a statement released by the DCF in August:
– Zahree was first taken into state custody on November 28, 2010 after the DCF received allegations that Thomas had left Zahree unattended in a car while under the influence of PCP-laced marijuana. Thomas regained custody on July 11, 2011 after successfully completing substance abuse, mental health and other forms of counseling.
– Thomas again lost custody on August 2, 2011 when she tested positive for PCP during a random drug screening. Zahree was returned on April 3, 2012 after Thomas passed several random drug tests and participated in therapy, visitation and medication monitoring programs.
– Thomas' last clean urine test was on June 28 and she was last visited by a DCF caseworker on July 3, the month before the slaying.
– The DCF was preparing to close Thomas' case after reviewing it on July 23. "Our ongoing review does not reveal that any support systems involved with Ms. Thomas had any indications of relapse or noted any behaviors that could foreshadow harm to Zahree," the department said in a release.


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We learn that, among other things, Rafe is trained in psychology and yearns to order mice. But we also kick around the meaning of security in Google Earth and Windows 7 and take up the cause of the wireless ISP in your neighborhood.
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Children's Leader
Downloads and companion resources - Resources that will work with any class format, size and schedule.
The resources below will work as short (10-15 minutes) teaching times or as longer missions experiences. Mix and match from the materials provided. Here are some suggestions:
Have only a few minutes?
Show one of the 2012 LMCO children's videos. Ask children how they can BE God's heart, hands and voice.
Have 20-30 minutes?
Show one of the 2012 LMCO children's videos and use the companion resources below. Let your children get excited about giving.
Have an hour to fill?
The No Matter the cost missions package provides an hour's worth of activities based on the video, Just a regular kid.
- No matter the cost focus verse
- Areas of persecution map
- Prayer tent photos
- You choose
- The rest of the story
- Lottie Moon quiz
- Take up my cross
- BE His heart, hands and voice newsletter
Bookmarks: Order these and let this colorful kid's bookmark serve as a reminder for each child that they can be His heart, His hands, and His voice. Also there is a space to allow the child to personalize how he/she plans to follow Jesus.
Other helpful resources
2012 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Media kit: Being delivered soon, it will include an individual leader guide for you, as well as for your pastor, your church's missions leader and student's leader. Each guide includes a DVD-ROM with downloadable video and other resources.
NEW! Interactive Children's Leader's Guide
Download a PDF of the Children's Leader's Guide.
Lottie Moon @ Work
Every dollar makes a difference! Stories of your offering at work around the world.
International Mission Study (Beijing): Learn more about the fascinating city of Beijing which to international tourists, is an amazing mix of ancient palaces and great walls, modern architecture and technology, fascinating sights and smells.This booklet is designed for children who participate in the Kids Reaching Kids: Beijing study. Inside you'll find stories and activities about how kids in Beijing reach other kids for Christ.
Children's Leader main page
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George Zimmerman has been confined to Seminole County under a $1 million bond since July, when a judge concluded that he presented false information about his assets and was a flight risk.
SANFORD, Fla. - A Florida judge has denied defense requests to end 24-hour GPS monitoring of George Zimmerman while he is out on bond in the fatal shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin.
Judge Debra Nelson denied bond requests from Zimmerman's defense team Tuesday. Besides dropping the monitoring, the defense wanted the former neighborhood watch volunteer to be able to live outside Seminole County.
Zimmerman is charged with second-degree murder in the 17-year-old Martin's shooting following an altercation in Sanford in February. He has pleaded not guilty, claiming self-defense under Florida's "stand your ground" law.
Nelson has set a trial date for June 10. He also set a "stand your ground" hearing 45 days before trial where Zimmerman can argue it was self-defense and ask the judge to drop the charges.
Zimmerman, 29, has been confined to Seminole County under a $1 million bond since July, when a judge concluded that he presented false information about his assets and was a flight risk.
Zimmerman and his wife Shellie, who is charged with perjury for allegedly lying to the judge about the couple's finances, live in hiding and "in fear of violence," according to a 74-page motion filed by his lawyer, Mark O'Mara.
Video: Raw footage of Zimmerman trial
O'Mara argued that Zimmerman needs the flexibility to travel for his personal safety and to be available to assist his lawyers in meetings with witnesses.
At the time of the shooting on Feb. 26, 2011, Zimmerman was a neighborhood watch volunteer in a gated community in the central Florida city of Sanford.
Prosecutors contend he profiled Martin, a black 17-year-old who was returning with snacks to the townhouse in which he was staying with his father to watch the NBA finals.
Prosecutors say Zimmerman pursued, confronted and killed Martin. Zimmerman is expected to claim self-defense under Florida's controversial Stand Your Ground law, which makes it difficult to prosecute a shooter who claims self-defense.
The tension between the prosecution and defense is apparent in their written arguments to be heard on Tuesday concerning the identity of the person heard screaming for help just before Martin was killed.
O'Mara complained in one of his motions that prosecutors withheld what he called exculpatory evidence, about an investigator who allegedly overheard Martin's father failing to identify the voice heard in the background of a 911 call as that of his son.
"The primary issue of this case, if not the sole issue to be decided, either by this court at a self-defense immunity hearing or by a jury at trial is whether George Zimmerman was acting in self-defense. As such, the issue of whether it was George Zimmerman screaming for help ... is utterly significant," O'Mara wrote.
Prosecutor Bernie de la Rionda, who denies withholding evidence, argued that conflicts in Zimmerman's accounts of the shooting are more relevant.
"An objective person might place more significance and think it more important why defendant, an armed man, would follow an unarmed teenager after being told by police not to do so," de la Rionda wrote. "An unbiased person might also want to know how it is possible for defendant to be crying for help when he claims his mouth was covered by victim's hand."
Reuters and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Official Tweeting from Mass. Dept of Transportation (MassDOT). Tweets ending in JM from MassDOT Secretary/CEO Jeffrey Mullan
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On the Trans Blog
MassDOT Crews Warm to the Task
MassDOT maintenance crews from Weston and Charlton worked together this week to replace boilers at the I-90 Plaza 12 in Framingham.
Green Line Extension Field Work Planned
Over the next six months, contractors for MassDOT will perform field work in support of the MBTA Green Line extension to Somerville and Medford.
Fore River Bridge Public Hearing
A public hearing for the Fore River Bridge Replacement Project has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 24.
The Road to Reform
All Fed Stimulus Highway Funds Obligated
Governor Deval Patrick announced that as of last Saturday the Commonwealth will have obligated its entire $437.9 million allotment of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) highway funding nearly a month ahead of the federally required deadline of March 2, 2010.
The 84 ARRA highway projects will create jobs in every corner of the state by repairing broken roads, supporting long-term economic development and creating more sustainable communities. In addition to critical road repairs like the $19.9 million in safety improvements to Route 2 in Orange, a record $58 million of highway funds were transferred to support critical public transit improvements, including $3.5 million for floating slab repair work on the MBTA's Red Line, accessibility enhancements to the Wedgemere Commuter Rail station, and a new regional transit center and rail station in Greenfield.
"This strategic use of federal stimulus funds is putting Massachusetts residents to work today while ensuring we have a strong economic future for our children," said Governor Deval Patrick. "From the start, we have been aggressively leveraging stimulus funds in every corner of the Commonwealth, and this announcement again demonstrates our commitment to meet or exceed every deadline for using recovery money put forth by the federal government."
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has focused on moving ARRA projects to construction faster than ever before by reducing the average time from advertisement to construction from 120 days to 46. MassDOT partnered with the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development to strategically invest ARRA funds in projects that would create jobs today and in the future by helping to spark long-awaited economic development projects. In Somerville, for example, $12.2 million will be invested in transportation improvements to the Assembly Square project that will create thousands of future jobs. Learn more here.
"I want to thank the team of dedicated employees at MassDOT and the Massachusetts Federal Highway Administration Division office who have all worked extremely hard to help us meet or exceed every ARRA deadline," said MassDOT Secretary & CEO Jeff Mullan. "These ARRA projects illustrate our strategic approach to prioritizing projects that spur private sector development, promote long-term job growth and balance the needs of all transportation users."Recent ARRA highway projects advertised by MassDOT include:
In December, the Patrick-Murray Administration unveiled a new, automatically-updated interactive web-based map with the latest information about all federal stimulus transportation projects.
RMV Safety First: Teen Video Contest
MassDOT RMV Registrar Rachel Kaprielian joined Mary Elizabeth Heffernan, Secretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), to kick off the 2010 "Dance. Don't Chance" statewide teen safe driving video contest.
The "Dance. Don't Chance" video contest by EOPSS in partnership with the RMV aims to make the prom/graduation season safer.
Teens write, produce and submit 60-second video on safe driving and avoiding underage drinking, which can be used to help keep other teens in Massachusetts safer during prom/graduation season and year-round.
The winning video is posted on YouTube. The winning school receives a Dream Prom package provided by contest sponsors.
Learn more about the contest.
MBTA Customer Service: Elevators, Escalators
Customer service and accessibility for customers of all abilities are top priorities at the MBTA. To date in 2010, the T reports its systemwide elevators and escalators are working properly at extremely high levels.
The T's 136 elevators are working at the 99.78% level in 2010, including at least five days in which all 100% of the elevators were working all day without interruption. So far this year, MBTA escalators have functioned properly at the 98.67% level.
Learn more about the MBTA commitment to accessible public transportation.
MassDOT State Traffic Engineer Honored
MassDOT is fortunate to have so many employees who are passionate about their work and about transportation. State Traffic Engineer Neil Boudreau is among them, and his passion and professionalism have not gone unnoticed. Neil has been chosen as the 2009 Transportation Engineer of the Year for the New England Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (NEITE).
The award is given to transportation engineers who have shown exceptional technical accomplishments or development of new concepts.
Boudreau joined what was then MassHighway in 1995. His Traffic Engineering Section is responsible for all traffic engineering and safety issues, including traffic signal and speed limit regulation, road safety audits and technical review of MassDOT construction and maintenance projects.
"I am passionate about safety," said Boudreau. "It is today and has always been a priority here at MassDOT, and we must continue to find new approaches that will enhance safety for all transportation users. I am honored by the award, but I have to share the praise with our wonderful safety staff. They are extremely hard workers and dedicated to the cause."
Learn more about MassDOT's Traffic Engineering Section.
MBCR Suicide Prevention Honors
The Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention honored Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR) General Manager Richard A. Davey for his lead role in creating the Massachusetts Transportation Suicide Prevention Initiative, a partnership between MBCR, the MBTA and Samaritans, a Boston-based suicide prevention and education agency.
Davey, right, is joined at the Statehouse by John Cole, owner of Cole Creative, which designed the public awareness ads in stations.
The program, which seeks to prevent suicides on the railroad right of way, has been credited with saving at least two lives.
MBCR and the MBTA provide free space to Samaritans to advertise the group's suicide prevention services at commuter rail and subway stations. Samaritans provides counseling services, including a 24-hour confidential hot line, to conductors and engineers who have witnessed a suicide and conducts workshops with new rail engineers who are likely to experience a suicide while operating a train.
MassDOT Board March Public Meeting
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board of Directors will hold its next public business meeting on Wednesday, March 3, in the MBTA Board Room, Boston. During 2010, meetings will be held in Springfield, Lowell, and Brockton, along with Boston. All meetings are open to the public.
The meeting schedule is available on the MassDOT website.
Winter Storms: Plan Ahead, Use Public Transportation
MassDOT encourages drivers to plan ahead and drive safely and commuters to use public transportation if possible during winter storms.
MassDOT encourages driving commuters to leave plenty of time for travel in order to help keep the roads clear for local plowing crews.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: MassDOT encourages residents to use public transportation whenever possible. Visit MBTA on the web. Locate Regional Transit Authorities here.
MassDOT winter driving tips are online.
If you must drive during a storm, prior to departure view MassDOT's live online traffic cameras here.
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Today, about one-third of the world's commercial wood supply comes from planted forests. By applying new tree improvement technologies, we have the potential to improve productivity and greatly reduce the land area needs to supply the world's timber.
Introduction to BiotechnologyThe first biotech crop was planted in 1996. Today more than two billion cumulative acres have been planted in key agricultural crops such as soybean, cotton, maize and canola. In 2008 more than 300 acres of biotech crops were planted worldwide.Global Area of Biotech Crops, 1996 to 2008 – Industrial and Developing Countries MM Acres, MM Hectares
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Here is a good guide on how to take your measurements for women's clothing. To get the right size, measure carefully, and update your measurements regularly.
When you have your correct measurements, you can easily find your US size.
To find your correct size, use a tape measure and check these measurements:
Measure under your armpits, around your shoulder blades, and over the fullest part of your bust. Don't pull the tape measure too hard. For fitting a bra, you also need the measurement just under your bust.
Measure around your natural waistline. This is the narrow part of your waist, approx. an inch above your navel. Relax and breath out before you measure.
The hip should be measured around its fullest part (about 8 inch. below your waist).
This is the measurement from your ankle to your groin. This can also be measured on a pair of trousers with the proper length.