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The Randolph County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Meeting Room, County Office Building, 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, NC. Commissioners Frye, Kemp, Holmes, Davis, and Mason were present. Marion Smith, retired Social Services Director, gave the invocation, after which everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Addition to Agenda
Chairman Frye announced the addition of new business item J. Approval of Resolution Including Trinity in the High Point Transportation Planning Area.
Special Recognition - Gipsy Clontz
Chairman Frye presented a retirement plaque to Gipsy Clontz, who is retiring from Social Services with 21½ years of service.
Consent Agenda
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, as follows:
Application for Loan from NC Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund for Glenola
Hiram Marziano, engineer for Davidson Water, Inc., stated that the County had been trying for over a year to help get clean water for an area in Glenola that has polluted wells. Davidson Water applied for a loan from the NC Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund in order to construct lines to this area, but they learned that only local governments are eligible to receive these funds. He explained that Randolph County can apply for the funds, have Davidson Water construct the lines, and then turn over the lines to Davidson Water. Davidson Water would actually pay back the loan, but the County would still be the responsible agent for the operation of the lines and the repayment of the loan.
Greg Stabler, General Manager of Davidson Water, stated that he is in the process of negotiating a contract with the City of Archdale to purchase water from Archdale for this project.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Federal Clean Water Act Amendments of 1987, Federal Safe Drinking Water Act Amendments of 1996, and the North Carolina Clean Water Revolving Loan & Grant Act of 1987 have authorized the making of loans and grants to aid eligible units of government in financing the cost of construction of wastewater treatment works, wastewater collection systems, and water supply systems; and
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph has need for and intends to contract with Davidson Water, Inc. a purveyor of water services in Randolph County, to construct a water supply system project described as water service to about 250 residences in the Glenola area; and
WHEREAS, the County of Randolph intends to request state loan assistance for the project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commissioners of the County of Randolph that:
1. The County of Randolph will arrange financing for all remaining costs of the project, if approved for a State loan award.
2. The County of Randolph will require in a Water Services Agreement between the County and Davidson Water, Inc. that Davidson Water, Inc. will adopt and place into effect on or before completion of the project a schedule of fees and charges which will provide adequate funds for proper operation, maintenance, and administration of the system and the repayment of all principal and interest on the debt, and that such payments will be made to the County of Randolph for repayment of the loan.
3. The governing body of the County of Randolph agrees to include in the loan agreement a provision authorizing the State Treasurer, upon failure of the County of Randolph to make scheduled repayment of the loan, to withhold from the County of Randolph any State funds that would otherwise be distributed to the local government unit in an amount sufficient to pay all sums then due and payable to the State as a repayment of the loan.
4. The County of Randolph will provide for efficient operation and maintenance of the project on completion of construction thereof.
5. William F. Willis, County Manager, or any successor so titled, is hereby authorized to execute and file an application on behalf of the County of Randolph with the State of North Carolina for a loan to aid in the construction of the project described above.
6. William F. Willis, County Manager, or any successor so titled, is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with such application or project; to make the assurances as contained above; and to execute such other documents as may be required in connection with the application.
7. The County of Randolph has substantially complied or will substantially comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances applicable to the project and to Federal and State grants and loans pertaining thereto.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS, Randolph County is engaged in a co-venture with Davidson Water, Incorporated to secure funding from the North Carolina Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund to construct distribution lines and to provide water to approximately 250 residences in the Glenola area; and
WHEREAS, NCGS 143-64.32 allows units of local government to exempt certain projects from the competitive procurement procedures for architectural, engineering, and surveying services as outlined in NCGS 143-64.31, when that local government sets forth in writing the reasons therefor and the circumstances thereto;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners that it exempt itself from the competitive procurement process for engineering services for the Glenola project and name Marziano and Minier, P.A. as the consulting engineer on this project for the following reasons:
1. Marziano and Minier, P.A. has been selected through a competitive process to be the engineer for Davidson Water, Incorporated.
2. When construction is complete, the distribution lines will be owned and operated by Davidson Water, Incorporated.
3. Because of time constraints within the application process for funding from the North Carolina Clean Water Revolving Loan Fund, there is not sufficient time to competitively bid these engineering services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Manager be authorized to negotiate, sign, and award a contract to Marziano and Minier, P.A. in an amount not to exceed $90,200.
Public Hearing on Approval in Principle for Industrial Revenue Bonds for Jowat Corporation
Bill Ivey, Randolph County Industrial Bond Authority attorney, presented representatives from Jowat Corporation, a privately-owned American company in Randolph County that makes adhesives, glues, and packaging for the furniture industry.
Gary Turner, Vice President of Finance for Jowat, explained that the $3,000,000 industrial revenue bonds being requested would be used to improve productivity of existing production and to establish two new lines of production, creating nine new jobs.
On motion of Mason, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously voted to open a public hearing on the proposed bonds. No one spoke. Chairman Frye closed the public hearing.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS, The Randolph County Industrial Facilities and Pollution Control Financing Authority (the "Authority") has agreed to assist in the financing under the North Carolina Industrial and Pollution Control Facilities Financing Act (the "Act") of an industrial project by Jowat Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), which plans to acquire, construct and install equipment in a facility in Randolph County for the manufacture of adhesives distributed to the furniture industry (the "Project") and has indicated that agreement by the execution of an Inducement Agreement between the parties dated September 2, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Under G.S. § 159C-7 each project must be approved by the Secretary of the Department of Commerce and, under Article 51 B of Chapter 143 of the North Carolina General Statutes, the Federal Tax Reform Allocation Committee must allocate a sufficient amount of North Carolina's "volume cap," as defined in Section 146 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") to the financing; and
WHEREAS, The Rules and Procedures of the North Carolina Department of Commerce require that the governing body of a county approve in principle any project to be financed under the Act; and
WHEREAS, This Board of Commissioners has today held a public hearing with respect to the advisability of the Project and the issuance of bonds therefor, as evidenced by the Certificate and Summary of Public Hearing attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Code requires that the Board of Commissioners approve the plan of financing for the bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Authority intends to issue its Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Jowat Corporation Project), Series 1998 (the "Bonds") in the principal amount of $3,000,000 which will be secured by a letter of credit issued by a United States bank; and
WHEREAS, under Section 159C-4 of the Act the issuance of bonds under the Act must be approved by the governing body of the county in which the project to be financed under the Act is located;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Commissioners of Randolph County, meeting in regular session at 725 McDowell Road, Asheboro, North Carolina on November 2, 1998, do the following:
1. The proposed "industrial project" consisting of the acquisition, construction and installation of equipment in a facility for the manufacture of chemicals and adhesives distributed to the furniture industry by Jowat Corporation, in Randolph County and the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 therefor are hereby approved in principle.
2. The Board of Commissioners hereby requests the North Carolina Federal Tax Reform Allocation Committee to allocate up to $3,000,000 of North Carolina's 1998 "volume cap", as defined above for the financing of the Project.
3. The Board of Commissioners hereby approves the plan of financing as required by Section 147(f) of the Code.
4. The issuance of the Bonds in the principal amount of $3,000,000 is hereby approved for purposes of Section 159C-4 of the Act.
Approve Application for ADM Funds for County Schools COPS Debt Service
Tom Morris, Internal Auditor, reported that the Randolph County Board of Education has approved an application to draw down funds from the State Public School Building Capital Fund (ADM funds) to pay a portion of COPS debt service in this current fiscal year. The amount requested of $873,754 is the balance of State ADM funds available at June 30, 1998 for Randolph County Schools. Commissioners must also approve this application.
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the County Schools' application for $873,754 in ADM funds and approved Budget Amendment #15 to the FY 1998-99 Annual Budget, as follows:
|Restricted Intergovernmental
Budget Amendment - Asheboro High School ADM Project
Tom Morris, Internal Auditor, explained that this project was approved in the last fiscal year and that the State is now transferring the funds for it to the County's disbursing account for the project.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #16 to the 1998-99 Annual Budget , which reflects the $475,000 received from the State for this project:
|Restricted Intergovernmental
|Special Appropriation - Asheboro High School ADM Project
Animal Control Ordinance
MiMi Cooper, Health Director, presented a comparison between Randolph County's proposed animal control ordinance and Rockingham County's animal control ordinance, pointing out where Randolph's ordinance is the same, more restrictive, or less restrictive.
After discussing the issue of a countywide leash law, the Board directed Ms. Cooper to reactivate the animal control ordinance committee to study other counties' leash laws, including any impact on additional staff and funding. The committee should report back to the Board within ninety days.
Donation of Danwood Street Property to Habitat for Humanity
Aimee Scotton, Staff Attorney, reviewed the sequence of events surrounding a lot owned by the County and located at 908 Danwood Street in Asheboro. In August of 1997, Habitat for Humanity of Randolph County made an offer on the purchase of this property. At that time, the Board of Commissioners opted to follow the procedure for sale by negotiated offer, advertisement and upset bid at set out in NCGS 160A-269. Habitat's offer was advertised and an upset bid was received. This process continued until December when Ken Gallimore made a bid of $8,000 that was not upset. In January the Board voted to sell the property to Mr. Gallimore. Due to unavoidable delays that followed, Mr. Gallimore withdrew from the sale, and the County is still in possession of this property. The County recently received a letter from Habitat for Humanity asking that the County consider donating the Danwood Street property to them.
Ms. Scotton stated that after careful research and consultation with the Institute of Government, she has determined that the County is authorized by state law, under GS 153A-376(b) and GS 157-9, to donate property to Habitat for Humanity.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously voted to donate the 908 Danwood Street property to Habitat for Humanity of Randolph County.
Selection of Engineering Firm for Countywide Water Study
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously ranked the engineering firms who made presentations to the Board on October 19, as follows: #1, Marziano & Minier; #2, Hobbs, Upchurch & Associates; #3, Tritech Civil Environmental. The Board instructed the County Manager and the County Public Works Director to negotiate a contract with the #1 ranked firm, to be approved by the Board at a future meeting.
Appointment for Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority
On motion of Holmes, seconded by Mason, the Board unanimously (4-0, with Chairman Frye abstaining) appointed Chairman Darrell Frye to the Piedmont Triad Regional Water Authority to fill the unexpired term of Talton Harrison.
Resolution Adding Trinity to the High Point Transportation Planning Area
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved the following resolution, which authorizes Trinity's membership in the High Point Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization:
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the proper movement of travel within and through the High Point-Thomasville-Archdale-Trinity-Jamestown urban area is a highly desirable element of a comprehensive plan for the orderly growth and development of the area; and
WHEREAS, there are a number of governmental jurisdictions within the High Point Thomasville-Archdale-Trinity-Jamestown urban area which have been authorized implementation and regulatory responsibilities for transportation by North Carolina General Statutes; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable that a coordinated, comprehensive, and cooperative transportation planning process be maintained in the High Point-Thomasville-Archdale-Trinity-Jamestown urban area to insure that the transportation system is maintained on an efficient and economical basis commensurate with the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, a revised Memorandum of Understanding between the City of High Point, City of Thomasville, City of Archdale, City of Trinity, Town of Jamestown, Guilford County, Davidson County, Randolph County, and North Carolina Department of Transportation has been prepared that sets forth the responsibilities and working arrangements for maintaining a continuing, comprehensive, and cooperative transportation planning process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Randolph County Board of Commissioners, that the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of High Point, City of Thomasville, City of Archdale, City of Trinity, Town of Jamestown, Guilford County, Davidson County, Randolph County, and North Carolina Board of Transportation, be approved and that the Chairman and Clerk to the Board are hereby directed to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
Budget Amendment - Sharing of Federal Forfeitures with Seagrove
Major Allen McNeill of the Sheriff's Office requested that $2,415 in cash that was confiscated along with a motor home and 700 pounds of marijuana be transferred to the Town of Seagrove Police Department for their assistance in this drug seizure.
On motion of Davis, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #17 of the FY 1998-99 Annual Budget, as follows:
|Fund Balance Appropriated
|Sheriff & Jail
Budget Amendment - 1998 Refunding Bonds Debt Service
Frank Willis, County Manager, explained that when the County sold advanced refinancing bonds in April of 1998, a portion of the proceeds was placed in an expense account, and the trustee used these funds to pay for all bond issuance costs. The unspent proceeds from this account produced an increase to the County's fund balance. A budget amendment is needed to show that the whole of bond proceeds was used to pay debt-related expenditures.
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Davis, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #18 to the FY 1998-99 Annual Budget, as follows:
|Appropriated Fund Balance
|Debt Service
Budget Amendment - Emergency Management Grant
On motion of Mason, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved Budget Amendment #19 to the FY 1998-99 Annual Budget, which reflects an Emergency Management grant of $2,276.60 for equipment purchase, as follows:
|Restricted Intergovernmental
|Emergency Services
Closed Session - Economic Development Project
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board voted at 5:35 p.m. to go into closed session to discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area served by this body, pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(4). The Board returned to regular session at 6:30 p.m.
Rezoning Public Hearing
At 6:30 p.m. the Board adjourned to a duly advertised public hearing to consider rezoning requests. Hal Johnson, Planning and Zoning Administrator, presented the following request:
William Hoyt Davis, Denton, is requesting that 1.76 acres located in the intersection of NC Hwy 49S/Brantley Gordon Road/Old NC Hwy 49, Concord Township, be rezoned from RA to HC/CU to allow a convenience store. The Planning Board unanimously recommended denial.
Jon Megerian, attorney for the applicant and the land owner, presented photos showing that no houses are visible from the proposed site except for one rental house; he also submitted a petition which he said had 240+ signatures supporting the request. He quoted a letter from D.O.T. saying the land appears suitable for driveway connections. He also quoted a letter from the Farmer Fire Chief supporting the request because they don't have a safe accessible place to refuel their trucks in the Farmer Fire District. Mr. Megerian stated that this site is not suitable for building a house on or for farming and that the proposed use is the best use for it. Approximately 35 people stood in support of the request.
Tracy Boyles, Farmer Fire Chief, spoke in support of the request, stating that the only place they currently have to refuel fire trucks in their district doesn't have enough space to manuever their trucks and get them far enough off the road.
Jim Bivens, engineer for Marziano & Minier, said that the proposed construction and paving would not increase runoff for those living downstream because there would be a catchment basin at the back of the lot.
Clifford Elliott, High Pines Church Road, who farms adjoining tracts of land, said he could dig up his fuel tanks if the convenience store would sell off-road fuel.
Gene Harris, 4379 Harris Family Lane, spoke in support.
Jerry Elliott said he is a farmer and bricklayer who moves big equipment. He supported the request because the community has no service station that has enough room for him to pull his equipment completely off the road during refueling.
Nancy German, 6853 Hwy 49, said her family has a large-acreage farm nearby. She opposed the request because Highway 49 has been designated as a scenic highway and because this area is so rural. She said it would set a precedent and that no one wants to build close to a commercial establishment. She presented a petition from the Farmer area opposing this rezoning request.
Drew German, 6853 Hwy 49, stated he is concerned with runoff because a catchment basin cannot be placed under a septic field and because there will be some oil in the runoff. He addressed traffic concerns, including congestion at this intersection.
Chairman Frye closed the public hearing.
County Attorney Alan Pugh stated that spot zoning under certain circumstances is justified to provide for business necessary in a convenient location and proximity. He said the site under consideration is unsuitable for any other use.
Mr. Megerian, as the applicant's attorney, asked that the conditional use for this rezoning request include an erosion control permit and a D.O.T. driveway permit.
Board Action on Request
On motion of Kemp, seconded by Holmes, the Board unanimously approved the request of William Hoyt Davis, with the conditions that the applicant receive the necessary erosion control permit and D.O.T. driveway permits.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Darrell L. Frye, Chairman Phil Kemp
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J. Harold Holmes Robert B. Davis
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Buffalo Wing Dip Recipe
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If you love spicy wings, you'll love this dip. It's super cheesy, full of rich flavor and really has the flavor of buffalo wings! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 5 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 green onion, sliced
- Tortilla chips
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, dressing, sour cream and blue cheese. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Layer with chicken, wing sauce and 1 cup cheese. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and onion. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 6 cups.
Originally published as Buffalo Wing Dip in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes Annual 2011, p92
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"Made today for work party. I served blue cheese crumbles on the side instead of in the mix, forgot the green onions, served with chicken flavored crackers. Needed more wing sauce to get it just right. Lots of complements!"
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"Has anybody tried substituting some other kind of cheese for the blue cheese? What kind did you use? It sounds great except for that."

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Sebastian Exchange Club honors students
Sebastian Exchange Club's Youth of the Month award recognizes hard-working pre-high school and high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership and daily demonstrate good citizenship both at school and at home. The students recently honored were:
Lesley Hernandez of Sebastian Charter Junior High School is a hard worker who has quickly learned to manage her time effectively. Her work ethic and drive to be an excellent student is very apparent in her persistence and intellectual curiosity. She is a model student and a great example for her peers to follow. Lesley's goal is to be a doctor one day, and her teachers believe that she is fully capable of achieving that dream; that she will be successful at whatever she chooses to do with her life.
Colin Willis attends Sebastian River Middle School. His teachers say he is an all-round good person and hard worker, with a straight A average in the IB program. Colin is a role model for his peers. He demonstrates leadership qualities and is comfortable in any classroom role. Colin understands the importance of physical, intellectual and emotional balance in order to achieve personal well being. He is a member of the band and volunteers many hours to the community, including the International Beach Cleanup.
Diana Rodriguez enrolled at Sebastian River High School as a 10th-grader from Mexico without knowing the English language. She was quickly recognized as a hard-working, dedicated student who was persistent in achieving her goals. Her work reflects a thoughtful understanding and personal dedication to making sure she gets the most out of school. She maintains a 3.68 GPA taking an IB course and two honors courses. Diana has been recognized as Student of the Month, is a member of the SRHS Spirit Club and volunteers for the Fellsmere Elementary Migrant/ESOL Program. She will continue her education at Indian River State College and plans to become a registered nurse.
Alexander Ciudad enrolled at Sebastian River High School as a freshman from Cuba not knowing the English language. He demonstrated his courage and determination when, new to this country and school, he inquired about joining the soccer team. Alex actively participates in class discussions involving various cultural differences. He helps classmates appreciate and keep an open mind about the cultures in other parts of the world. He is also a mentor for students who join the ESOL program. Alex has learned to balance school, sports and a job and maintains a 3.45 GPA. He has been accepted to Johnson and Wales University and plans to major in International Business.
Submitted by Karen McElveen, Sebastian Exchange Club Publicity Chair
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Honda's Jonathan Rea has drawn no firm conclusions on a new engine spec he has been testing at Assen over the past two days but says he has made significant steps forward with a new electronics package.
The Irishman, who can be seen starring on the cover of the new bikesportnews on sale today, lost some time yesterday as the track was slippery but after some laps he was able to test a variety of components the team were a bit windy about using on a race weekend.
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Some old and some new styles just hit our shelves courtesy of Jordan Brand. As for the new, the Air Jordan Retro V.1 which takes a flip on the tradition AJ1 silhouette and casually sits in on top of the Jordan V-series vulcanized sole. An extra touch of flair is added as the Retro V.1′s swoosh comes in the classic Jordan Elephant print pattern, you can find these here at Extra Butter in both the Team Red and Cool Grey colorway.
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Adedotun has 30 years of consulting and business management experience in Nigeria. He retired as Country MD of Accenture in 2005 and retired as Chair in 2011. He chairs some of Nigeria's most successful companies including: Interswitch PLC, Mouka Foam Ltd, Cadbury-Nigeria PLC (Board,) and Helios Towers Nigeria Ltd (Board.) Adedotun earned a First Class degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos
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When you use database mirroring in Microsoft SQL Server 2005, SQL Server automatically propagates any changes on the principal database to the mirror database. However, if you run the DBCC SHRINKDATABASE statement or the DBCC SHRINKFILE statements to shrink the principal database, the shrink operation is not duplicated on the mirror database.
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
© Copyright 2015 Gwinnett Daily Post
SUWANEE -- With two new faces, and a familiar face in a new role, the City Council in Suwanee had plenty of new perspectives this year, especially when a departing member had a decade of experience on the council.
Some memorable accomplishments during the year were the unveiling of a $1.99 million police substation near Interstate 85, an application for a national historic district in the Old Town area and a strategic plan called "20/20."
City officials also rehabilitated the Suwanee Creek Greenway and began a landscaping project of the medians along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
"The strategic plan was certainly critically important, probably can't overstate that," City Manager Marty Allen said. "The rehabilitation of the greenway is probably overlooked, and maintaining what we have to high levels is at the core of what we need to do. We're not getting behind; even though we're doing new things, we're not letting things we have decay."
New Councilwoman Beth Hilscher replaced Jace Brooks who, after 10 years on the board, resigned to run a successful campaign to join the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners. Councilman Doug Ireland was also in his first year serving the city.
"They really get along," Allen said of the Council. "It's based on trust, and they don't question people's motivations. That makes it a lot easier to get things done."
Ireland cast the first dissenting vote on the council since January 2011, and the first non-unanimous vote on a policy issue since December 2007. It was about a rezoning issue related to a self-storage facility that was approved two weeks later.
Hilscher joined the council in July, and is the first woman to serve since 2009.
"I've gained a greater respect for the staff, as well as my fellow council members," Hilscher said. "Because I feel like everyone truly has the city's best interest at mind, and at heart."
While Burnette has served on the council since 1996, this was his first year as mayor.
"You think you have a little grasp, but the mayor is quite a bit different than a council member," Burnette said. "They expect you to have the answers and lead the way."
Burnette admits he's not a polished public speaker, and realizes there is room for him to improve in that role, and to attract economic development to the city.
"I want to step that up next year, now that I've had a little experience doing that," he said. "I feel like I need to move into that area a little bit more."
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A closed-door encounter between two college acquaintances. Both have been drinking. One says she was raped; the other insists it was consensual. There are no other witnesses.
It's a common scenario in college sexual assault cases, and a potential nightmare to resolve.
But under the 40-year-old federal gender equity law Title IX -- and guidance handed down last year by the Obama administration on how to apply it -- colleges can't just turn such cases over to prosecutors, who often won't touch them anyway. Instead, they must investigate, and in campus proceedings do their best to balance the accused's due process rights with the civil right of the victim to a safe education.
Lately, however, the legal ramifications of such cases are spilling off campus, with schools caught in the middle.
Colleges that do too little about sexual assault could lose federal funds. The Education Department's Office of Civil Rights is investigating a dozen colleges over their response to sexual violence. Documents obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show colleges that have recently agreed to take steps to resolve Office of Civil Rights complaints over Title IX policies include such universities as Notre Dame, Northwestern and George Washington.
Meanwhile, judgments in Title IX lawsuits against colleges, usually brought by accusers, are soaring. Compounding the fear: In some such cases, college administrators may be found personally liable.
But when colleges do take action against accused students, those students increasingly are suing for breach of contract and negligence. And in at least two recent cases, in Tennessee and Massachusetts, male students have tread novel legal ground by alleging violations of their own Title IX protections against gender discrimination, arguing a college's sexual assault policies or procedures were unfairly stacked against men.
Whether such Title IX arguments hold up, they underscore a new fact of life: For better or for worse, the days when colleges could count on handling such matters quietly behind closed doors are over.
A 1999 U.S. Supreme Court decision established potential liability under Title IX for schools that fail to address sexual harassment and, in its extreme form, sexual assault.
Now, Title IX cases represent "the most expensive lawsuits in history" against colleges, said Brett Sokolow, managing partner of the National Center for Higher Education Risk Management.


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i would like to make hiking and being outdoors more of a lifestyle than a hobby but my job holds me in nashville TN which isnt the most outdoorsy environment to say the least. so i was wondering what jobs i might find elsewhere that would help me stay closer to if not in the wilderness. i like to hike and im learning to kayak and climb. thanks for any light u may shed on this subject.
How about: Forester, Hospitality Management, Law Enforcement, Heavy Equipment Operator, Firefighter, Park Management (only an AA degree will do), Any degree in Education or Youth Development, Environmental Science, or any construction job. Though that may make you more mobil. Check out the US Forestery web site. They have an employment link and you can look for something there. If you are young enough and don't have a lot of responsibilities there is seasonal work in most of these fields that will get you in the door. I don't know your back ground, but all of these things work. Look at working at some of the major parks or getting student loans and really going for the big money as a scientist or Forester. At least they pay in the $40,000 to 60,000K range after a short tenure.
ok im not sure if my background w/ make any difference but i was oil change/tire changer for three years, an industrial mechanic for one year, and have now been an aircraft structural mechanic for 2 years. it pays well but i just feel an emptiness in it like theres so much more i could be doing w/ my life, like this isnt the path i should be taking.i never was patient enough for school tho i did graduate high school. so i dunno if college is the thing for me. o and i am 25 years old. if anything else would help please let me know.
Dude unless you just hate fixing cars you can go anywhere and get a job. If you want to go live in the mountians just learn to fix subarus and the like. Just go for it.
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Virginia is a "Commonwealth of Wine" – with more than 250 wineries dotting the landscape. Virginia is a wine destination unlike any other with lavish scenery, breathtaking views, warm small towns and monumental historic sites.
Virginia is one of the only wine destinations in the country where visitors can kayak to a winery, enjoy bluegrass music while sipping local wines, sample regional wines at a National Park, or enjoy wine at a National Historic Landmark.
Annual wine festivals vary just as much as the wineries themselves, offering wine lovers the chance to savor the flavors of Virginia's vintages at events big and small. Below is a sampling of some of Virginia's most popular annual wine festivals, with many more found here.
Lexington -
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Rockbridge Beer & Wine Festival
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Annual Fredericksburg Area Wine Festival
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Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival Presented by AT&T
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Annual Wine & Unwind Wine Festival
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Annual Gloucester Wine Festival
- This year's 6th Annual Gloucester Wine Festival presented by the Chamber of Commerce will be held ...
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Oct. 24 -
Harvest Festival at Doukenie Winery
- Celebrate the harvest with a barrel tasting event open to the general public. Enjoy delicious BBQ ...
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Powhatan's Festival of the Grape
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Yorktown Wine Festival - The Best of Virginia in Yorktown
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Caledon Art and Wine Festival
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Shenandoah Uncorked Wine Festival
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Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery Blackberry Harvest and Music Festival
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As a new CFS report shows, neonics have caused widespread contamination of water bodies across the United States, and as a result, have jeopardized a range of wildlife including crabs, insects, and migratory birds.Tragically, we are on our way to an ecological crisis – a second Silent Spring. It's well past time for EPA to suspend neonicotinoid pesticide registrations due to the harms they pose to pollinators, aquatic ecosystems, and the larger environment!
Did you know that as much as 80 percent of all antibiotics sold in the U.S. are used in animal agriculture? In fact, the entire system of animal factories is propped up by a constant overuse of antibiotics. In order to change our food system quickly and prevent the worst impacts of industrial agriculture, we must demand that restaurants like Subway—the world's largest restaurant chain—be part of the solution!
Kroger and Safeway have just joined other major retailers in rejecting GE salmon, but there are many companies who still haven't responded. Tell Costco to join its competitors and commit to keeping GE salmon off its shelves!
The White House Pollinator Health Task Force (WHTF) has just released its strategy to address the threats to bees, monarchs and other pollinators. While the Task Force has developed positive, far reaching goals for honey bees, monarch butterflies and other pollinators, the plan is unfortunately far too weak to actually accomplish those goals.
We think the White House can do better.
It's back. The bill that would deny voters the right to pass state bills to label genetically engineered foods—and make mandatory labeling at the federal level impossible—has just been reintroduced in Congress, despite hundreds of thousands of emails and phone calls from people like you opposing this corporate power-grab. Tell Congress to stand up for our right to know!
Despite public opposition, USDA has just approved Okanagan Specialty Fruit's genetically engineered (GE), non-browning "Arctic" apple. Unlabeled GE apples could find their way into non-GE fruit slices, juice, baby foods, or apple sauce - products predominantly consumed by children and babies who are at increased risk for any adverse health effects.
Center for Food Safety and Center for Biological Diversity—joined by Xerces Society and renowned monarch scientist Prof. Lincoln Brower—have just filed a groundbreaking legal action to list the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Sign the petition to extend ESA protection to monarchs!
In May 2015, the White House released a National Pollinator Strategy, aimed at improving the health and populations of bees and other pollinators. While the strategy proposes several positive, far-reaching goals for honey bees, monarch butterflies, and other pollinators, the plan is unfortunately far too weak in terms of tackling pesticide issues to achieve its goals. Thankfully, Representatives John Conyers (D, MI) and Earl Blumenauer (D, OR) have introduced H.R. 1284, the Save America's Pollinators Act, calling for the suspension of neonicotinoid pesticides that are killing bees. Tell your Representative to support the Saving America's Pollinators Act and protect bees and other pollinators!


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How Much Would the Sprinkler Mandate Cost for MN Home Owners?
A home indoor sprinkler system mandate would increase the costs of a new four bedroom, three bathroom home by at least $9,000. If the home uses private well water, as many communities still do, the costs can rise up to $13,000 or more once water pump and well improvements are considered. This cost does not include annual maintenance, higher property taxes, or the cost if the home indoor sprinkler system were to malfunction.
Are Newly Built Homes in Minnesota Safe?
Yes. Improved building standards and the home smoke detector law have been low-priced ways to greatly improve home safety. There have been ZERO residential fire deaths in newly built homes in Minnesota since interconnected smoke alarms were required a decade ago. No firefighters have died in a residential fire since detailed records have been tallied (1989). Accidents and carelessness happen, but in Minnesota the newest homes are the safest homes.
Where are the experts on this issue?
For the past two years, the state's Residential Code Advisory Committee has recommended to not include a home indoor sprinkler system mandate from the state building because there is little or no increase in public safety over the current smoke detector requirement. With bipartisan votes, the legislature has consistently agreed with the Residential Code Advisory Committee to remove the sprinkler mandate from the proposed code in the 2011, 2012, and 2013 sessions.
Do other states have home indoor sprinkler mandates?
41 states have rejected a home indoor sprinkler system mandate, and only 1 state has adopted it as a statewide requirement (California). All of the Minnesotan's neighboring states have rejected a home indoor sprinkler system mandate.
Could this slow the recovery in parts of state that are likely to grow?
Some claim that a home indoor sprinkler system mandate that only applies to 4,500 square foot homes is fair. There is no evidence that larger homes are less safe than smaller homes. So instead of being fair, the home indoor sprinkler system mandate will slow the housing market in the areas of the state that should see the most activity.
Has the public weighed in on this issue?
A 2011 statewide poll revealed that 87% of Minnesotans oppose a home indoor sprinkler system mandate. Minnesotans also believe that the impact on home buyers is a more important issue than making expensive safety investments in already-safe houses.
Are home builders and state regulators working together to improve safety?
For the past several years, the home construction industry has worked with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) on a new uniform state building code. Nearly all of this code has widespread support. However, DLI intends to issue the building code with a home indoor sprinkler system mandate – an unneeded mandate in a state with a strong smoke detector law and a history of home safety.
Could this affect the recovery of the housing market?
A strong and healthy housing market will be one of the most important factors in economic growth for Minnesota.A healthy housing market means more good jobs, more tax revenue from economic growth and more families investing in an important asset — their dream home. Economists make it pretty clear: if the housing market doesn't thrive, neither will our economy.


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Ventura Harbor's excess sand may be treasure for Malibu residents
The Ventura Harbor has too much sand and too little money to pay for its removal.
Homeowners living on Broad Beach in Malibu have too little sand and are willing to pay to have it sucked it out of the Ventura Harbor.
But what would seem like a smooth and easy win-win for both parties is looking like it could be a laborious task.
First, the Malibu homeowners must clear regulatory hurdles that begin with receiving permits from the California Coastal Commission.
Then there is the coalition of beach cities that has an interest and isn't so sure the sand up here should go down there. Tasked with handling Central Coast beach erosion, the Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment is a state joint-powers agency that consists of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties and the cities of Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Ventura, Carpinteria, Goleta and Santa Barbara.
"We understand the need for sand down in Broad Beach," said agency Executive Director Brian Brennan. "We would think they'd look within their own system to find sand."
Brennan, a Ventura councilman, said the Broad Beach residents are looking for sand in Ventura because they have been unable to get it from Los Angeles County. The erosion agency isn't about to just hand over the Ventura Harbor sand, Brennan said, because it is vital to protecting properties on coastlines in Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Those beaches need to be replenished with sand annually.
"If you're going to take the sand out of the system and bypass those two jurisdictions, how do you make them whole?" he said.
Brennan said there's been no offer to make them whole, so the agency is trying to arrange a meeting to discuss that issue with the Broad Beach homeowners and their engineering company, Long Beach-based Moffatt & Nichol.
Moffatt & Nichol and the homeowners declined to comment for this story but made a presentation to harbor officials several weeks ago and said they needed 600,000 cubic yards of sand. The harbor has about 700,000 cubic yards available right now for removal.
The homeowners, who reportedly include Hollywood celebrities, have agreed to pay an assessment to cover the $20 million cost of dredging the sand from the harbor, hauling it via barge down to the Malibu beach and dispersing it.
"What they want to do is renourish their beach so they have a nice beach in front of their homes," said Richard Parsons, the Ventura Harbor's dredging program manager.
The homeowners must renourish the beach to appease the Coastal Commission, which gave them a temporary emergency permit to build a rock revetment. Typically the commission frowns on rock embankments because they harden the look of the coastline, Parsons said. He said the commission agreed to it because the beach was turning into such a narrow sliver that septic systems were being compromised and threatened to pollute the beach.
In December 2010, during an erosive storm season, the residents were allowed three years to get a permit to authorize, reconfigure or remove the revetment, said Steve Hudson, who manages the South Central Coast District of the Coastal Commission.
"It's almost a mile-long rock revetment on a popular Malibu beach," he said.
There's no requirement that the homeowners renourish the beach, but in their permit application they proposed to leave the revetments and also renourish the beach. Whether the commission will approve of that remains to be seen. The homeowners aren't working under a deadline. So long as they are working diligently on their application, they are allowed a time extension, and Hudson said they are working diligently.
Hudson said the Broad Beach group has yet to identify a source for the sand and that the Ventura Harbor is one possibility on a list of several sources mentioned to the commission.
As for the Ventura Harbor's dredging problem, last month — after nearly a year of meetings and conversations with the Army Corps of Engineers — it received $2.5 million of the $5.9 million it needs to dredge. That money can pay for the removal of about 235,000 cubic yards of sand.
"We'll get enough yardage removed from the critical areas so we can last and have a decent entrance until the corps can get back here with their contractor, perhaps late this year or early in 2014," Parsons said. "Our best guess is that this will work out all right, although we still need to get a complete dredging."
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Tonight at 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT, Bloomberg Television will present a live one-hour special, "Facebook: The $50 Billion Question," exploring Facebook's blockbuster deal announced this week with Goldman Sachs and what it means for the social networking giant and Silicon Valley. Can the company that was just founded in 2004 already be worth more than Yahoo!, Time Warner and eBay? Is young founder Mark Zuckerberg up to the task of managing the company's explosive growth?
Anchor Betty Liu, along with Emily Chang and Cory Johnson from Bloomberg Television's newly expanded San Francisco bureau, will go beyond the headlines to investigate what Facebook is really worth and tell the story behind Mark Zuckerberg's rise and his company's phenomenal growth.
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A new poll from Howey Politics and DePauw University shows Richard Mourdock leading Dick Lugar by 10 points in the Indiana Republican Senate primary. Among GOP primary voters, 48 percent said they would vote for Mourdock, the state treasurer, while 38 percent said they would vote for Lugar, the six-term incumbent senator. The poll shows Mourdock's largest lead in the primary, which will be held on May 8. Here's more from the Indianapolis Star:
According to the Star, the last Howey/DePauw poll showed Mourdock behind Lugar, 42 percent to 35 percent, just one month ago. More recent polls by both the Mourdock campaign and a Republican group supporting Lugar showed closer races.
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Yea they fkd up, just as they did w Curry last year. But Curry is back strong n Bogut will be too.
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And to put this in context, MC is talking from a fantasy perspective, to those fantasy players who drafted him for their fantasy team and it possibly cost them some money. Those people maybe have the right to be pissed at the Warriors, even though they should have known they were taking a risk drafting him.
As far as Warrior fans, unless you bought season tickets only because you care about the Aussie and not about the Warriors, then you shouldn't be too upset. The team has been significantly better than expected without him, and we can still hope he will at some point come back and help them be even better.
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Royal's Holland races to victory
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Brianne Holland had a little left in reserve.
She needed it.
The Royal High freshman used a late burst to the finish line to take first place in a three-way Marmonte League meet featuring the Royal, Simi Valley and Newbury Park cross country teams Thursday afternoon.
Royal hosted the races at Challenger Park in Simi Valley.
"I'm really happy," Holland said. "I was expecting to be in the top group; I wasn't expecting to win the race."
Holland, who has burst onto the cross country scene, held off Simi Valley's Sarah Griggs and Erika Barr to earn the win in 19 minutes, 2 seconds. Griggs came in second at 19:04, and Barr earned third in 19:10.
Holland, who won the Ojai Invitational earlier this season in 19:14, continues to make steady progress, said coach Jay Sramek. Holland set the freshman course record Thursday.
"She's very feisty, very competitive," Sramek said. "She trains so smart. She has a lot of experience for a freshman. She comes from the youth program here which churns (runners) out left and right.
"She's off to a great, great start. We're really excited with her progress so far, and for her it's just a matter of fine-tuning some of her racing tactics. She executed well today."
As a team, the Royal girls lost to Simi Valley 21-40 and Newbury Park 25-36. Simi Valley defeated Newbury Park 15-50. On the boys side, Simi Valley beat Royal 22-33 and Newbury Park 24-32. Newbury Park edged Royal 27-29.
The boys race was won by Francisco Moncada of Simi Valley in 16:31. He easily distanced himself from second-place finisher Johnny Byrnes of Newbury Park, who crossed the finish line in 16:43. Royal's Ryan Klachko earned third in 16:47, and Kendall Esparza of Newbury Park took fourth in 17:16.
Moncada said his goal Thursday was to "race smart with (Byrnes) and pass him up at the end, which is basically what I did."
Moncada has been pleased by how he's performed this season as he makes progress toward surpassing the times of former teammate Michael Vorgitch.
"I've been coming pretty close to his times," Moncada said.
Holland's teammate Sophie Mateu, a senior, has been providing valuable insight as a mentor. Mateu — who has been battling a bronchial issue and is regaining her conditioning, according to Sramek — came in sixth Thursday in 19:54.
"She's coming out of it, but it's going to take a little time to get the training back up," Sramek said.
The course featured a mix of paved and dirt pathways. The warm afternoon had runners biding their time under the shade of nearby trees as they waited for their races to start.
The course began in the park's parking lot, from which runners made their way off-road and out of sight before reappearing on the opposite side of the park. They ran through the park and made their way toward Long Canyon Road. Runners eventually returned and ran through the park once again, around a loop out of sight of spectators and then sprinted toward the finish line.
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Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and give thanks for family, friends and blessings in our lives. But for a lot of us it is also about the food. Don't worry about whether you must give up your favorite foods. You can have your favorites occasionally and in small portions. Here are a few tips to cut down calories, but not flavor:
1. Roasted Garlic & Lemon-Rubbed Turkey
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Healthier Secret: Turkey doesn't need butter or brining to be a success. A simple solution this year is to use a rub made with roasted garlic and fresh squeezed lemons. Garlic provides flavor and the lemons provide a 'salty' flavor as well as moisture.
2. Zucchini Dressing/Stuffing
Calories Saved:187
Healthier Secret: Stuffing (dressing) is best made from scratch. This dressing has about 1/2 the calories and 87% less saturated fat than traditional dressing because it uses more vegetables and less bread and sausage. Plus use whole-wheat bread for added fiber and turkey sausage for less fat.
3. Sweet Potato Casserole
Calories Saved: 403
Healthier Secret: Sweet potatoes need not taste like dessert. Cut the butter and sugar and use evaporated milk for creaminess and crushed pineapple (with just 2 tablespoons of brown sugar) for a mellow touch of sweetness. Plus skip the marshmallows and top it with meringue or a streusel crunch. The result: cut more than 400 calories and 15 grams of fat per serving.
4. Lean green bean casserole
Calories Saved: 175
Healthier Secret: Simple is better for vegetable sides. This casserole uses fat free condensed soup and skim milk mixed with the green beans and for crunch instead of french fried onions use sliced water chestnuts in the mix and 100% veggie onion chips crushed and crumbled on top.
5. Chive mashed potatoes
Calories Saved: 64
Healthier Secret: Chives add instant flavor. Add chopped chives and fresh crushed garlic to the boiling water for potatoes with just a pinch of salt. Use evaporated skim milk and fat free sour cream for creaminess and garnish with more chives.


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The Mets have dropped four games in a row for the first time since early June as they head into the last week of August.
Matt Harvey allowed a career-high 13 hits in the Mets' 3-0 loss to the Tigers Saturday. It was the 17th time in club history a Mets pitcher allowed as many as 13 hits in a game and two shy of Tom Seaver's dubious record 15.
Here are the games in which a Mets pitcher allowed 14-or-more base hits:
•5/25/76 Tom Seaver 15 at Phi 6 inn.
•6/4/64 Al Jackson 14 vs Hou 6 2/3 inn.
•6/22/95 Bill Pulsipher 14 vs Phi 6 2/3 inn.
•7/24/96 Jason Isringhausen 14 at Col 6 inn.
Marlon Byrd hit his 21st home run of the season last Tuesday night in the 5-3 win over the Braves. Byrd has proven to be one of the biggest bargains of the last off-season, signing a one-year deal with the Mets.
Here is the list of Mets who have hit 21 or more homers in their first season with the club after being acquired in a trade or signed as a free agent:
•Carlos Delgado 2006 38
•Dave Kingman 1975 36
•Frank Thomas 1962 34
•Gary Carter 1985 32
•Robin Ventura 1999 32
•Bernard Gilkey 1996 30
•Mike Cameron 2004 30
•Kevin McReynolds 1987 29
•Mo Vaughn 2002 26
•Mike Piazza 1998* 23
•John Olerud 1997 22
•Todd Zeile 2000 22
•Dave Kingman 1981 22
•Richard Hidalgo 2004* 21
•Marlon Byrd 2013 21
(*-acquired during season)
Juan Lagares picked up his 11th outfield assist last Wednesday in the Mets' 2-1, 10-inning loss against Atlanta. Here is the list of Mets who registered 15 or more outfield assists in a season (courtesy retrosheet.org):
•Rusty Staub 1974 19
•Steve Henderson 1978 18
•Joel Youngblood 1979 18
•Joel Youngblood 1980 18
•Kevin McReynolds 1988 18
•Bernard Gilkey 1996 18
•Rusty Staub 1973 17
•Bernard Gilkey 1997 17
•Rusty Staub 1975 15
•Cliff Floyd 2005 15
Daisuke Matsuzaka lost his Mets debut to the Tigers, allowing five runs in five innings in a 6-1 loss. Matsuzaka is the 12th Japanese-born player to appear for the Mets.
Player Years w/Mets Games
•Takashi Kashiwada 1997 35
•Masato Yoshii 1998-99 60
•Hideo Nomo 1998 17
•Tsuyoshi Shinjo 2001,03 185
•Saturo Komiyama 2002 25
•Kaz Matsui 2004 239
•Kaz Ishii 2005 19
•Shingo Takatsu 2005 9
•Ken Takahashi 2009 28
•Hisanori Takahashi 2010 53
•Ryota Igarashi 2010-11 79
•Daisuke Matsuzaka 2013 1
Matsuzaka wore uniform number 16 in his Mets' debut, the 8th player to appear with that number since Dwight Gooden, who wore 16 from 1984 to 1994:
•Hideo Nomo 1998
•Derek Bell 2000
•David Cone 2003
•Doug Mientkiewicz 2005
•Paul Lo Duca 2006-07
•Angel Pagan 2008-11
•Rob Johnson 2012
•Daisuke Matsuzaka 2013
The Mets complete the homestand with a four-game series against the Phillies before heading to Washington this weekend. The Mets have gone 5 and 7 against both of these division rivals so far in 2013.
Nine Miles of Rough Road: Mauled by Tigers. Mets allow 41 hits in three games vs. Detroit, the most allowed in a three-game home series since giving up 50 to Milwaukee August 2nd through 4th, 2005.
Happy Recap: Travis d'Arnaud. Rookie catcher hits first career home run in Sunday's loss to the Tigers, giving him first two RBI's and run scored in majors.
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BASEL, Switzerland (AP) -- Roger Federer edged Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil 6-3, 6-7 (6), 7-5 Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of his hometown Swiss Indoors tournament.
The top-ranked Federer saved four consecutive set points in the second-set tiebreaker before the 34th-ranked Bellucci tied the second-round match.
It was not until match point that Federer, who held serve throughout, had the decisive break-point chance in the decider.
Federer will face either Benoit Paire of France or Lukasz Kubot of Poland in the final eight Friday. Paire beat fifth-seeded Andreas Seppi of Italy, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a first-round match.
Also advancing to the quarterfinals was third-seeded Richard Gasquet of France who beat Federer's boyhood friend Marco Chiudinelli, 6-1, 6-4. Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria had 17 aces in defeating France's Julien Benneteau 7-6 (5), 6-7 (1), 7-6 (3).
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Hey there- I hope you've all had a great Wednesday. I am so glad the weekend is almost here. It's so close I can taste it. I am so glad you've all been keeping up with my challenge! I am definitely trying to stay creative and have some fun posts for you.
I thought you'd like to know what blogs and websites I check daily that I love.
Tranquility Du Jour is Kimberly Wilson's blog. She is a yogini, author, yoga studio owner, eco-friendly clothing designer just to name a few of her talents. Kimberly is amazing and she's also mentored me.
Carrots n Cake is Tina's blog. Blogging is her fulltime job but she's also a wife, pug lover, runner, cross-fit enthusiast and an author. Tina lives in Boston and I love reading her posts because she's real- she balances healthy eating with working out and still having fun!
Smile With Your Heart is a blog by Jenn Thiel- also a yogini, nurse, Lululemon model, snowboarder, athlete- another one who the list can go on and on about. I love her blog because she is real. Jenn talks about the ups and downs in life but shares her own words of wisdom and tidbits to help you live your best life even when there are rough spots.
A Beautiful Mess is a new blog fav of mine! Elsie is a photographer, vintage shop owner, and all around amazing photographer and crafty stylish woman! Her blog is full of inspiration- easy and simple DIY ideas. Her blog makes me want want to redo my apartment, wardrobe, and my whole life and make it all homemade!
Rockstar Diaries– Great style, amazing pictures, young stylish family- and in D.C.!
Daily Garnish– I'm pretty sure I've linked to this blog before- but Emily is a vegetarian, runner, new mother, writer and healthy foods chef living in Seattle with her family. Her son is adorable, she's an animal lover, and her recipes are easy and healthy. A lot of them are vegan. She blogs about motherhood now too so if you're a new mom you can check her out.
The Fitnessista– Gina is also a new mother, military wife, dancer, personal trainer, fitness instructor, certified raw foods chef, dog lover. She's another one that has a really nice balance of healthy eating and enjoying life. Gina also posts lots of creative, heart pumping, and calorie burning strength training and cardio routines.
Living With Healthy Hunger is Dorry's blog. She's a southern girl who has just relocated with her husband to NYC. Her blog is always incredibly positive, has great pictures, healthy eating inspiration and she's also a Lululemon educator, runner, yoga lover, bike rider, and sister among other things. If she lived in Baltimore, we'd be friends!
I wanted to be totally honest and those are the ones I read all the time with saved bookmarks on my iPhone. Most of you know I love twitter, Facebook, and instagram (yeah I don't know how to link to my account but it's camiekarma if you want to follow me) too!
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|Impact of a Geriatric Mobile Unit on the Screening of Psycho-cognitive Troubles in Internal Medicine Departments and Circumstances of Calling in This Unit.
- rate of patients with psycho-cognitive troubles among hospitalised elderly patients [ Time Frame: 1 day ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- rates of patients with psycho-cognitive troubles 1) when the geriatrics mobile unit is involved in the screening of these troubles and 2) when it is not; and comparison of these rates [ Time Frame: 1 day ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
- comparison of the rates of diagnosed dementia among 300 hospitalised patients, between 2006 and 2008 (before and after the creation of the geriatric mobile unit) [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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It also aims to assess this rate among patients 1) when the geriatrics mobile unit is involved in the screening of these troubles and 2) when it is not.
All the patients (75 and older) hospitalised in the internal medicine department of a suburban Parisian hospital are included in the study and their psycho-cognitive functions assessed by a geriatrics physician, using 3 validated tests.
The result of this screening provides the rate of psycho-cognitive troubles among patients that would not have been tested by a geriatrics physician in usual care. It assesses the interest of a systematic evaluation of elderly patients by the geriatric mobile unit.
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elderly patients hospitalised in the internal medicine department of a suburban Parisian hopital
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- patients aged 75 years old or more
- hospitalised in internal medicine
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- patient confused (interference with the assessment of psycho-cognitive functions)
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- poor understanding of French language
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00831805
|Hopital Louis Mourier, Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris
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SANTA MONICA BLVD As she did research for her sci-fi novel, While Rome Burns, a look at a world devastated by climate change, Santa Monican Laura Matthews discovered a new passion fighting global warming.
Since then, she has become more active in the movement, spreading the word about the many hazards associated with the rising global temperatures.
This weekend Matthews will be traveling to the Citizens Climate Lobby 2012 International Conference in Washington, D.C., to petition Congress to enact more environmentally-friendly legislation.
You can look at [global warming] as this really bad thing, but on the other hand we are still this extraordinary human race and we can really turn it around, Matthews said. I sincerely believe that.
Matthews and others from the Citizens Climate Lobby will first advocate for the creation of a revenue-neutral carbon fee. This way if a company decides to spew carbon, they have to pay for it. This would encourage them to find an alternative to this harmful practice, Matthews said.
Other than just asking Congress to enact such legislation, Matthews is also excited to learn from expert speakers and connect with lawmakers.
The most important thing for me is learning to listen to each other and learning to talk to each other, said Matthews, who is paying her own way to attend the conference. There has been such polarization about this issue, people just throw up their hands. Citizens Climate Lobby is committed to creating a dialogue and creating connections.
In Matthews novel the hero gets vaulted back to ancient Rome through time travel and tries to find out what needs to be done to prevent this climate change disaster.
During her initial planning stages, Matthews was trying to figure out what big crisis the protagonist would have to face. She researched global warming, and after learning more about it she realized that she should become an activist.
For the past month, Matthews has been involved with the Citizens Climate Lobby after finding out about them on Twitter.
I found out about the conference and got this inner ping that this would be a great thing to do, Matthews said. Citizens Climate Lobby has 48 or so groups all over the country and it seemed surprising to me that Santa Monica doesnt have one since were so green. Im hoping to start something here in Santa Monica.
Matthews sincerely believes that all Santa Monicans should be passionate about fighting climate change, and is especially focused on the idea of self-sufficiency. She said that even though Santa Monica produces most of its own water, it can still go a long way as far as being self-sufficient in electricity.
Being a Santa Monican for most of the 1990s, Matthews missed it terribly when she traveled back east for a job in 99. After her employment ended, she did everything she could to get back here.
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Santa Monica is a very busy town filled with terrific people and were just steps from the most beautiful places on Earth, Matthews said. Having lived in New England for many years, I love being able to go outdoors every day.
Through her work with the Citizens Climate Lobby as well as through her novel, Matthews hopes to inspire other Santa Monicans to take a stand.
The storytelling technique will fire up peoples imaginations, Matthews said. They cant quite picture it yet. In fiction we can create a picture. So thats my goal with that, and I hope that people will realize that we need to change whats happening.


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Anyway, for me it's been pretty much status quo as far as bp, pain & the other issues. I've hung out quite a bit on facebook, because that's where my kids are all the time, along with a bunch of my cousins, and lots of people I'd lost touch with over the years. I even found that my great-aunt, my grandma's youngest sister and last surviving sibling, is on FACEBOOK! Not only that - she is a wiz and master of almost every freaking game~~~ How cool is that, when a 70-something woman kicks butt in both farmville AND mafia wars? She's awesome.
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