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If the electric company has a utility easement across your property, then it would have the right to cut trees, limbs, etc. to run utility lines to customers. However, if there is no easement, then you could refuse access to your property.
However, if there is no utility easement in place, and if you refuse to agree to provide such an easement, the utility company has a right to file an eminent domain lawsuit against you to secure a utility easement. Generally, all the utility has to show is that the easement is needed to provide utility services to a citizen/customer and the court will grant the request. At that juncture, the only question is the amount of compensation you should be paid for the use of your property.
Compensation is usually determined by an appraisal that shows the impact the easement has on the value of your property. Generally, you are entitled to the difference between the value of your property before and after the easement is taken. For instance, if your property is worth $150,000 now, and if the easement will impact the marketability or the value of your property and makes it worth $135,000, then you would be entitled to that dimunition of value - $15,000.
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But is any of this an employer's problem? Should employer-paid health insurance cover smoking cessation programs the way it would a medical procedure?
The numbers show that a comprehensive and effective smoking cessation program will usually cost less than 50 cents per member per month—less than $6 per member per year. Compare that with an estimated $210 annual reduction in health costs for each smoker who quits. Put simply, smoking cessation programs are inexpensive and produce short-term and long-term benefits for their participants and nearly immediate value for employers.
The value is derived from an analysis of just four conditions cited in a Surgeon General's report:
Coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke
Adult pneumonia
Low-birth-weight babies
Childhood respiratory diseases including asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis and otitis media (middle-ear infection)
These four conditions, among the many illnesses that are more often found among smokers, contribute to the higher medical costs that smokers typically sustain. Each is also a relatively short-term effect of smoking compared with cancer. The excess risk for childhood respiratory conditions from exposure to secondhand smoke in a household ends shortly after a parent quits smoking. The excess risk for stroke starts declining almost immediately after quitting, but takes five to 15 years to completely disappear after a smoker quits.
If the positive effects of quitting vary widely by condition, all four conditions demonstrate that there are significantly higher costs associated with smokers as compared with other groups. In chart after chart comparing smokers, ex-smokers and never-smokers, the risks confronting smokers dwarf those of ex-smokers and never-smokers. Consider these implications:
Smokers have a significantly higher likelihood of suffering a stroke or developing coronary heart disease. In the year of such an event, annual medical costs are around $65,000. The next two years cost another $30,000. The rate of death from coronary heart disease for current smokers is nearly twice that of never-smokers.
Pneumonia costs $3.85 per member per month among smokers. For ex-smokers in the third year after quitting, the number drops to $2.99. Never-smokers come in at a paltry 96 cents.
Low-birth-weight babies are much more common among mothers who continue to smoke during pregnancy. These births fall into one of two categories: moderate low birth weights of more than 2.5 kilograms (5.5 pounds), which cost an average of $18,000 (birth cost and the following six months) and severe low birth weights of less than 2.5 kilograms, which cost an average of $58,000 (for the same duration). The birth of a normal-weight newborn costs on average $6,000 to $8,000, including prenatal care.
Children from birth to 12 years of age have costs associated with respiratory infections, pneumonia and bronchial conditions, coming in at $1.85 per member per month if one or both of their parents smoke. If neither smokes, the cost is just 50 cents.
So here is where that leaves us: We all know that smoking is bad for us, but quitting is difficult. For the young, an unrealistic sense of their own mortality can make kicking the habit a low priority. In fact, a big decrease in smoking takes place among 30- to 39-year-olds, suggesting that the approach of age 40 focuses the mind on the ills of smoking.
But for workers who are middle-aged and older, a lifetime of smoking is tantamount to a lifetime of never learning how to live without tobacco. Medical evidence shows that smoking cessation programs have the best chance of working when the following elements are present:
Temporary pharmaceutical support, including nicotine replacement therapy and the anti-depressant bupropion
Supportive services such as telephone quit-lines, advice sessions and individual or group therapy sessions
We looked at six models of smoking cessation programs, which varied by pharmaceutical and support service components, and ranked them on overall intensity, cost and effectiveness. The "very high" category of support includes eight weeks of nicotine replacement therapy and bupropion, for example, along with 12 individual/group therapy sessions and more. The bare minimum quit-line option, at the opposite end of the spectrum, provides a self-help booklet and five telephone counseling sessions.
Costs for these programs range from 2 cents up to 45 cents per member per month. The quit rates correlate with cost and intensity, with the more expensive and rigorous programs achieving better results. In addition, an employer can choose to promote the program, which may elevate program costs and but also markedly increases the uptake among employees.
Even in our very conservative assessment, successful smoking cessation programs almost pay for themselves because they minimize other health care costs—and we didn't consider the costs in extra sick time. The cost of providing even a gold-plated program—45 cents per member per month—can easily be offset by paring down other program benefits. Removing chiropractic benefits could save $1.35 to $4 per member per month. Increasing use of generic prescription drugs by 10 percent would save $2.65 to $3.05 per member per month. Reducing the number of covered inpatient days even modestly—five days per 1,000 members per year—can produce savings of 90 cents to $2 per member per month.
If you look at smoking from the perspective of health benefits, it carries all the characteristics of a disease. "Curing" smoking can reverse many of the risks associated with this disease and reduce the associated costs.
The bottom line, in short, is that it's very difficult for most people to quit smoking, but employers who help their employees quit bring real value and contribute tangibly to a more stable, productive and profitable workforce. Ex-smokers save a lot of money too—and not just on cigarettes. They also enjoy an enhanced quality of life for themselves and their families.

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Masters of Metallica:
In Nov. 1998 BATTERY opens for METALLICA for all sold-out dates of the GARAGE INC. Tour. Venues include:
The Aragon Ballroom- Chicago, The State Theatre-Detroit, Roseland Ballroom-NYC; Philadelphia & Toronto.
James Hetfield comments on BATTERY, "It was fun to see us live, finally!"
Lars Ulrich answering a question about young bands Metallica has inspired, "Beatles, Rolling Stones, and
Jason Newstead on Battery, "They take it to our level! That's pretty cool!"
The METALLICA Club Magazine, SO WHAT! Vol #2 Issue #4, Editorial by Lars Ulrich endorsing BATTERY.
Sept 2006 BATTERY returns for three shows in Puerto Rico including The Hard Rock Cafe in San Juan and an
acoustic unplugged show filmed live for Puerto Rican Music TV.
April 2006 BATTERY headlines the first annual MIDTALLICA BASH in Chicago for the Chicago chapter of the
Metallica Fan Club.
June 2004 BATTERY returns to Missoula, Montana Metal Festival opening for VINCE NEIL, LOVERBOY,
TESLA, and PAT BENETAR!
June 2003 BATTERY plays Missoula, Montana Metal Festival opening for POISON, VINCE NEIL, SKID ROW &
April 2003 BATTERY plays LIVESTOCK 13 in Tampa, Florida opening for GODSMACK, DEF LEPPARD,
THREE DOORS DOWN, Saliva, Stone Sour and more.
April 2002 BATTERY plays LIVESTOCK 12 in Tampa Florida, opening for KID ROCK, ROB ZOMBIE,
STONETEMPLE PILOTS, SEVENDUST, PUDDLE OF MUD, JERRY CANTRELL and more.
Feb 2000 BATTERY was featured on MTV as one of the premier tribute bands in the world and voted Best
Metallica Tribute Band by MTV.
Sept 2000 BATTERY opened for FUEL, NICKLEBACK and LIFEHOUSE at Jacksonville Florida's PLANET-
FEST 2000 for 95.5 Planet Radio.
March 1999 BATTERY interview featured in Metallica's, SO WHAT! Fan Club Magazine Vol #6 Issue #1.
March 1999 GUITAR Magazine, "Impressive set by Metallica cover band BATTERY" A review of the Nov 23rd Roseland Ballroom METALLICA/BATTERY Show.
June 1999 BATTERY was featured in GUITAR MAGAZINE in an article titled, A Day in the Life of BATTERY!
Nov 1999 BATTERY mentioned on cover of USA TODAY, announcing the upcoming METALLICA & BATTERY Tour.
METAL EDGE Magazine, April 1999 said, "BATTERY did METALLICA Justice!" and "You could hardly tell the difference!" From an article entitled METALLICA
Dec 1998 BATTERY interview & picture featured with METALLICA in KERRANG! Magazine from London, England, December 12th, 1998 issue.
1998 Lead singer of BATTERY was invited to audition for METALLICA to fill in for an injured James Hetfield, during the METALLCA/Guns & Roses Tour.
2013 August 11th... "BATTERY" invited by VILOENT JAY to play at the 14th Annual INSANE CLOWN POSSEY - JUGGALO FEST.
"BATTERY" won the battle of the bands contest & received the highest form of respect from the JUGGALOS...the "FAM-I-LY" chant for
"BATTERY" after the contest.
BATTERY has officially secured a
spot in the Heavy Metal History
Books by being acknowledged as
the opening band for Metallica
on the Garage Inc Tour in this
book: The Complete
Headbanging History of Heavy
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In the quest for a second neo-traditional neighborhood that promotes convenience with a sense of community living, the developers of the Village of River Ranch in Lafayette, Louisiana embrace their 509 acre development, Sugar Mill Pond, located in the city of Youngsville, Louisiana.
Sugar Mill Pond is a community where tree lined streets, sidewalks, and front porches welcome residents and visitors alike to enjoy the comfort and security this neighborhood offers. Common grassy areas as well as amenities such as the amphitheater, boat rentals, restaurants, and coffee or yogurt shops encourage residents to gather for conversation throughout the day and into the evening.
Neighbors become friends as they share the walking path around the Pond, watch children and grandchildren play at Palfrey Park or ride bikes in route to the 8 acre pond for recreational "fishing". Residents enjoy grilled burgers, steaming gumbo, or boiled crawfish as live Cajun music plays in the background at the many neighborhood sponsored functions that take place within steps of their own homes.
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The agents of Sugar Mill Pond Realty, all Youngsville residents themselves, are handling information and sales for their sister neighborhood of Laurel Grove. Visit or stop in for a cup of coffee with them at Sugar Mill Pond Realty located at the Sugar Mill Pond Town Center or call 337.856.2323 for more information.
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Hi folks, I posted this in the recumbent thread as well, but I figure I could put it here also.
I'm 6'7'' (37 inch inseam) and have been in the market for a good recumbent exercise bike that is under 500 bucks.
I've been scouring amazon's user reviews to find the best recumbent and I was impressed with Schwinn's scores on the 213 and the 230. One poster said he was 6'3'', another said he had a 35 inch inseam.
I thought this was ok, so i went to Dick's to sit on the bike before purchasing it. Truth be told, the 230 was a bit snug, if I had maybe 3-5 more inches of pedal room, it would be perfect, but if i'm spending this much cash, I want to be totally comfortable. They didn't have the 213 in stock.
So if you know of a well reviewed bike that could accommodate my height for under $500, please let me know. Thank you.


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OnLive is officially shutting down at the end of the month after a buyout from Sony. Nintendo discusses the future of the Wii U, and Halo 5 gets an official release date. These stories and more in this edition of the weekly recap.
When it comes to competition, sometimes the best form of competition is no competition. Well, that's how Sony sees the digital streaming landscape because they bought out OnLive just to shut it down, giving PlayStation Now one less competitor to worry about.
OnLive is set to become a battlefield as Gaijin Entertainment announces the launch of War Thunder on the game streaming service, offering up free-to-play plane and tank combat for all to enjoy.
If youre rocking the OnLive game streaming service and are looking for a new fighting game, then eigoMANGA has just the brawler for you. Its called Vanguard Princess and its available starting today on all OnLive supported devices.
You know how when it was time to graduate into a bigger, better gaming experience, you would sometimes offload your old collection to a friend or family member. Well, you can't do that with today's games...not the digital ones, anyway. In fact, one gaming journalist went so far as to contact big gaming companies about a right to transfer if he unfortunately bites the dust, and the response he receives from one of the companies is a bit unsettling.
The OnLive saga has taken a steep turn in an unforeseen direction. The company isn't shutting down but is being taken over by a new private equity firm as a means of getting out of their heavy debt. In the process, however, all the OnLive employees have been laid off save for a few key figures and most won't be getting their jobs back under the new leadership.
OnLive, one of the leading Cloud-based gaming services will be providing content for Ouya users at launch. That's right, the hundreds of games via OnLive's Cloud library will be at the fingertips of Ouya users. That automatically makes Ouya a console with the largest launch line-up in the history of gaming.
Civilization V is expanding, conquering new territory on the cloud-based gaming frontier with a recent release on OnLive. Even cooler news is the fact that Sid Meier's world conquering simulator is 100 percent free through the game streaming service with the purchase of Civ V's first expansion, Gods and Kings.
OnLive sent out word that L.A. Noire: Touch Edition is currently available for use via the OnLive cloud streaming service on mobile tablets, PCs, Macs and TV.
"The Troubles With Clones," the last announced DLC for Saints Row: The Third, will be debuting this week. "Clones" uses a little sci-fi magic to bring back Third Street Saint Johnny Gat.
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Steam isn't the only digital service that can offer next-to-nothing prices and deals on old, new and popular games alike. OnLive has announced that their usual $5 Friday will be extended to run all week long, with a different game each day getting the $5 treatment.
Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Braid, Borderlands and other top notch, triple-A game titles are all currently available on OnLive for up to 75% due to the labor day holiday. The best part about it is that you don't need a high-end PC, laptop or expensive game console to even play these games.
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In front of a bipartisan crowd of 3,100, the expansion Timbers escaped with a surprising 2-0 win over Sounders FC in the teams' first meeting as Major League Soccer foes.
TUKWILA — Loud drums, waving flags, rhythmic chants and smoke filled the Starfire Sports Complex, but this time the support wasn't exclusively for Sounders FC.
The Cascadia Summit, a three-day event featuring Pacific Northwest rivals, kicked off Friday night with just as much attention on the spirited fans in the stands as the action between Seattle and Portland on the field. And in front of a bipartisan crowd of 3,100, the expansion Timbers escaped with a surprising 2-0 win in the teams' first meeting as Major League Soccer foes.
"I'm sure the Portland fans are going to have a nice, happy drive home … and I'm disappointed for our fans," said Sounders FC coach Sigi Schmid, whose team is 4-3-2 during the exhibition season. "But as I said, we've got to make sure we're ready on March 15 (for the season opener). That's the most important goal right now."
A competitive tone between the rivals was set in the sixth minute when Seattle midfielder Osvaldo Alonso fouled Portland's Jack Jewsbury on a slide tackle, a hard challenge that earned the Cuban a yellow card. That intensity never relented.
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Similar contention was expected in the stands, where the two fan bases came in through separate gates and sat in separate stands to avoid incident. Seattle and Portland supporters each also had their own restrooms and beer gardens.
On the field, the action was surprisingly even between Sounders FC and the first-year Timbers in the first half. The visitors took a 1-0 lead in the 21st minute when Colombian forward Jorge Perlaza tapped in a rebound after Kenny Cooper's shot was saved by Kasey Keller.
Cooper later added another goal in the final minute of the game.
"To be fair I, think the best team on the night won this game," said Portland coach John Spencer.
Trailing by a goal for most of the second half, Seattle dominated the scoring chances and finished with an 18-7 advantage in shots. The home team blamed the common bugaboo of creating well, but missing chances.
"Obviously everybody's disappointed we lost the game," said Steve Zakuani, who put the loss in perspective and said the team won't panic. "It's still preseason but it's a game we wanted to win in front of the fans — it's the first time they've seen us."
Spencer's team is 2-0-4 in the exhibition season with four straight shutouts, but he said it will take a lot more than drawing first blood against the rivals to achieve the team's goals this season. And in the end, he said, the crowd was the star.
"I think it was brilliant; the atmosphere is what it's all about," Spencer said. "I said to the players before the game, nobody moves to the Pacific Northwest for the weather."
• Vancouver didn't play in the round robin Friday but did announce the signing of its first designated player, French forward Eric Hassli, who played previously at FC Zurich in the Swiss Super League.
• The three-day event continues Saturday with an hourlong supporters' summit at noon and a Q&A session at 1 p.m. with the three head coaches. Portland plays Whitecaps FC at 4 p.m.
• Sammamish native Taylor Mueller, who played collegiately at Washington, made the trip with the Timbers but did not see the field.
• Sounders FC had previously played the Timbers three times since making the jump to MLS — two wins in the U.S. Open Cup and a 1-0 exhibition loss last year at Qwest Field.
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First half — 1, Portland, Jorge Perlaza, 21:00. Second half — 2, Portland, Kenny Cooper (Sal Zizzo), 93:00. Shots — Seattle 18, Portland 7. Shots on goal — Seattle 4, Portland 4. Corner kicks — Seattle 7, Portland 2. Saves — Seattle 2, Portland 4. Fouls — Seattle 6, Portland 11. Offsides — Seattle 3, Portland 3. Yellow cards — Osvaldo Alonso, Seattle, 6:00; Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Seattle, 54:00; Jack Jewsbury, Portland, 69:00. A — 3,100.
Sounders FC — Kasey Keller, James Riley, Jeff Parke, Jhon Kennedy Hurtado, Leo Gonzalez, Alvaro Fernandez (Erik Friberg 69), Brad Evans (Pat Noonan 85), Osvaldo Alonso, Steve Zakuani, Fredy Montero (Mike Fucito 80), Blaise Nkufo (O'Brian white 89). Reserves: Patrick Ianni, Michael Tetteh, David Estrada, Zach Scott, Servando Carrasco, Taylor Graham, Terry Boss.
Portland — Troy Perkins, Steve Purdy, Kevin Goldthwaite, Eric Brunner, Rodney Wallace, Sal Zizzo, Peter Lowry (Adam Moffat 80), Jack Jewsbury, Jeremy Hall, Kenny Cooper, Jorge Perlaza (Brian Umony 75). Reserves: Eddie Johnson, Kalif Alhassan, David Horst, James Marcelin, Jake Gleeson, Ryan Pore, Adin Brown, Chris Taylor, Freddie Braun, Spencer Thompson, Bim Ogunyemi, Rodrigo Lopez, Quavas Kirk, Taylor Mueller, Jake Gibson, Mamadou Danso.


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Is it wrong not to change a poop diaper during night?
It takes us a LONG time to get our 3 month old to sleep. When she wakes up at around 3-4 am with a poop and I change her, she usually wakes up completely and it takes about 2 hours to get her to fall asleep again. She usually doesn't poop at night and her skin is OK, no diaper rash. Would it be OK for me not to change her diaper (even if she poops) during night just to have her sleep better?
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OK just to get some thing straight, I am not worried about my "lost sleeping hours", that does not bother me. What bothers me is that when she (the baby) loses sleeping hours she is very tired and irritable all day. That is why I was considering prolonging the diaper change for a few hours. I have not done that yet, and probably will not do because of the hygiene issues... Thanks to all for the answers.posted 03/29/2012 by GSasha
Personally - I typically change my son (2mo) only if he wakes up and fusses. We run a loud air filter in the bedroom so if he poos at night I often do not hear it. On the off chance his poo wakes me I will check that he's not had a blow out and that he's sleeping peacefully. He's never had any health issues related to night time diapering so it's never been a point of concern for us. If his poo does wake him up and he's fussing I change him. I keep a change pad and all accessories in the bedroom so I don't have to move him more than a few feet. Then I rub his tummy and make shhhh sounds until he falls back to sleep (after much repetition this has become his "go back to sleep" cue.) Generally â?? I think the parent is a good judge of their child's needs. Do what's best for your individual baby and what makes you feel the most comfortable. When in doubt ask your baby's care provider.posted 03/30/2012 by lil_nut
Change her =) It probably won't last long, her poop habits will change, Take careposted 03/27/2012 by haleyj0988
if she is awake change it .....if you are worried about sleep poops put a bunch of cream on right before bed....posted 03/28/2012 by gesieicka
that sarah lady is bonkers! she ovisy just craps in her pants when she cant be bothered going to the toilet.... baby whisperer my a** you will prob find bubs will wake up becos of it anyway if they wake up change them if they are asleep and you notice it try to do it asleep try giving them a dummy or a bottle while your doing it tthats what i do mine doesnt even wake upposted 03/28/2012 by applepie77
Please don't listen to Sarah Josephs. Nobody should be listening to her. Not only does she seem in need of mental help ("baby whisperer" really?) but she will soon find herself childless when child protective services gets a hold of this information. As for a baby that wakes in the night with poop, if the baby is sleeping then it is not bothering the baby enough for him to fuss. Just make sure you pit plenty of cream on his bottom and if you notice a stinky just make sure he's not leaking. If the baby does wake, as another poster said, keep everything close in hand so you are not moving the baby as muchwhich will help keep him grogy. Also, learning how to change the diaper quick and swiftly helps. Open the clean diaper, have wipes ready, and the cream cap off before attempting to change ;) hopefully this will only wake the baby for a few seconds and not wake him completely.posted 12/19/2012 by JaneenNJohn
I'd change her. You don't want her to get a diaper rash. Try to keep the lights low and stimulation to a minimum (don't talk to her more than you have to). Hopefully she'll doze right back to sleep after the change. My LO was not a good sleeper at 3 months either (or at 6 months, or at 12 months). But the night pooping stopped around 6 months, which helped a bit. We don't change him at night if it's just a pee.posted 10/02/2013 by Momalie
No. First of all, both wet AND poopy diapers cause diaper rash and UTI, so all these people saying they would change poop, but not wet are just silly. Second, you'll know if its irritating her because she'll wake up and let you know. Its important for her to learn to connect sleep cycles and you're not doing her any favors waking her up. As other parents have suggested, just put on some Butt Paste or cream/ointment of choice before she sleeps to shield the skin and prevent rash.posted 10/02/2013 by bipedallady
i'm sorry, did i just read that babies love to sleep in feces? is there something wrong with you? (whoever made that ridiculous claim) i agree with anyone that suggests you change the baby. while lsoing sleep can be bothersome, it wont last forever. your child should not suffer because you dont want to lose sleep. i do not mean to sound rude, but how would you feel if you had to be dirty because no one felt like changing you? and to the "baby whisperer", you are ridiculous and ignorant. this site is for other mothers and moms-to-be, not people like you. good luckposted 03/29/2012 by a BabyCenter Member
if she become fussy, so change. make its very quickly. but if not, so lets her sleep. maybe next month, when she familiar with sleeping at night,she wont easy to wake up. u can change for her at least one time when diaper s full, that will prevent her from diaper rash.posted 01/02/2013 by a BabyCenter Member
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The Oregon Supreme Court says the wishes of a 12-year-old boy must be determined in a dispute between his divorced parents over whether...
PORTLAND — The Oregon Supreme Court says the wishes of a 12-year-old boy must be determined in a dispute between his divorced parents over whether he should be circumcised.
The father, who lives in Olympia, converted to Judaism in 2004 and wants the boy to be circumcised as part of the faith, saying the decision is best left to the custodial parent. Lower courts sided with the father.
The mother, who lives in Oregon, appealed to the high court, asking for custody and saying the operation could harm her son physically and psychologically.
The case has drawn attention from Jewish groups concerned that the Oregon court might restrict the practice and from Doctors Opposing Circumcision, backing the mother and saying there is "no more important decision to make for a male child."
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More than a million U.S. infants are circumcised each year, but circumcising adults or teens remains relatively rare.
The decision Friday said lower courts failed to determine whether the boy wanted the circumcision, as his father contended, or opposed it, as his mother alleged.
The Supreme Court sent the case back to the trial court to answer that question.
If the trial court finds the child agrees to be circumcised, the Supreme Court said, it should deny the mother's requests. But if the trial court finds the child opposes the circumcision, the court has to determine if it will affect the father's ability to care for the child.
Attorneys for both sides declined to comment. The father, who is a lawyer, is representing himself.
One constitutional-law professor who has been following the case called it "a reasonable ruling."
"I think what may be delicate and tricky is … how much we can trust what the 12-year-old says, given the circumstances," said Carl Tobias of the University of Richmond. "He likely feels some pressure from [his parents]."
A urologist who met with the boy submitted an affidavit that said the procedure would cause him minor discomfort for about three days but not interfere with his normal activities, the Supreme Court's decision said.
The custody dispute began when the child was 4, and the circumcision issue began three years ago when he was 9.
The courts have steered clear of religious or medical issues, focusing on the questions of custody and care of the child.
Determining the youth's opinion is important, the Supreme Court said, because forcing him to undergo circumcision against his will at age 12 could affect his relationship with his father and his father's ability to care for him properly.
"We think that no decision should be made without some assessment of [the child's] true state of mind," the decision said.
It said a trial court could order independent physical or mental examinations or set up an independent panel of experts to gather information.


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Celebrity Moms & Babies
Soleil Moon Frye and Jason Goldberg Welcome Son! His Name Is…
Update (February 12, 2014):
Just two days after welcoming a son to the family, Soleil Moon Frye and her husband Jason Goldberg have announced the name of their new little guy. Say hello to Lyric Sonny Roads Goldberg!
The proud mama also says we should be on the lookout for photos of little Lyric in the near future: "Can't wait to share our pics and moments in the upcoming months," she writes on her personal website. "Thanks for all the love and support."
Original story (February 11, 2014):
Soleil Moon Frye has a new guy in her life!
The actress gave birth to a son in the early evening hours of Monday, February 10 — her third child with husband Jason Goldberg.
Her rep confirmed the happy news to People, saying, "The whole family is over the moon about the arrival of their baby boy. His big sisters, mom and dad are by his side."
(Over the "moon," huh? Nice.)
The baby, whose name hasn't been released, tipped the scale at more than 9 lbs and measured 21 inches long.
The li'l guy joins the two girls of the family — Poet Sienna Rose, 8, and Jagger Joseph Blue, 5.
Soleil, who rose to fame as a child actress in the '80s sitcom Punky Brewster, is sort of a mommy guru these days, having launched parenting company Moonfrye.
In October, the 37-year-old told the hosts of The View that she was shocked to find that her third child would be a boy: "I can't believe it … The thing is, I can't imagine a penis growing inside of me."
Well, SMF, we guess you no longer have to contend with that notion. Congrats, missy!
Sources: MoonFrye.com, People


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Watch a Short Film Made by Shia LaBeouf, Starring Kid Cudi
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It's called "Maniac," and it's about serial killers. Happy Halloween!
It's called "Maniac," and it's about serial killers. Happy Halloween!
It's called "Maniac," and it's about serial killers. Happy Halloween!
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The British East India Company established a strategic trading post on the island of Singapore in 1819, which was to become an important post along the Spice Route. Although a thriving and modern metropolis, remnants of these early colonial days can be enjoyed in many traditional pursuits such as a rickshaw ride and Singapore Sling at the famous Raffles Hotel. A compact and efficient city, Singapore offers easy access from most international airports.
The Anambas Archipelago (Indonesian; Kepulauan Anambas) is an Island chain containing 283 known Islands. Located in the South China Sea between the Malaysian mainland to the west and the island of Borneo to the east, the Island group is virtually uninhabited. This coupled with the rich warm waters of the South China Sea provide an excellent opportunity for guests to enjoy the abundant coral reefs and diverse marine life that fringe the islands.
With so many Islands to choose from, your destination today will be determined by the prevailing weather conditions. Most likely the destination will be either Pulau Bawah or Pulau Lintang, both uninhabited and unspoilt tropical oases. You will have the opportunity to explore the fringing reef systems around the Islands. There will be snorkeling opportunities available to satisfy everyone from beginners to the advanced. Should the weather permit your expedition team will conduct snorkel safaris further afield for the more adventurous.
The Natuna Islands (Indonesian; Kepulauan Natuna) are a 272-island archipelago of Indonesia, located in the Natuna Sea between Peninsular Malaysia to the west and Borneo to the east. This little known Island group is home to the main Island of Natuna Besar (also known as Bunguran Island). There is a small population on the main Island with smaller remote fishing villages located on the outlying Islands.
Its location and isolation maintain a spectacular landscape of towering volcanic domes coupled with white sandy beaches fringed by colorful coral reefs. Most likely your destination will be either Pulau Senua or Pulau Tiga, both uninhabited and unspoilt tropical oases. You will be presented with a cultural welcome from the local community and have the opportunity to explore the fringing reef systems around the Islands through numerous snorkeling opportunities today.
Bako National Park heralds an early arrival for you as there is no time to waste in experiencing its rainforests, wildlife, jungle streams, interesting plant life, secluded beaches and trekking trails. Very few places in the world pack so much natural beauty into such a limited area. Bako contains almost every type of plant life found in Borneo, with over 25 distinct types of vegetation from seven complete ecosystems.
A series of walks of varying degrees of difficulty are available today throughout the Bako National Park, providing an opportunity to experience the many different ecosystems that have made this National Park Famous. There is also the chance to view some of the many bird and primate species that may be found throughout the park. Transfers to shore will take in the scenic coastal cliffs and rocky headlands that have been carved into sea arches and sea stacks with colored patterns formed by iron deposition. Hope to be able to spot the proboscis monkeys, silvery lutungs and macaques that have become less wary of humans since the area was afforded complete protection in 1957.
The capital of the Malaysian state of Sarawak, and also the largest city on the Island of Borneo, Kuching is today a vibrant and lively city. The city itself has a bustling China Town district and many delightful buildings such as the palace of the White Rajah along with temples and mosques. Arrive in Kuching mid morning, staying overnight and into the next day.
On offer the first afternoon is a city tour which will visit the Cat Monument, the symbol of Kuching, and Sarawak's oldest temple in the China Town area. The tour will take a route that showcases much of the famous architecture of Kuching including Astana (the former palace of the White Rajah), the old Colonial Law Courts, crossing the Satok Suspension Bridge dating from 1926, past old Malay style stilt houses, and stopping at a beautiful local Mosque. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to the Sarawak Museum which is acknowledged as one of the finest in the world. This evening have an exclusive cultural performance and Malay style banquet ashore.
Kuching is also home to the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Established in 1975 for the rehabilitation of confiscated and surrendered wild animals, including orangutans, it is located just south of Kuching city and is situated within the beautiful Semenggoh Nature Reserve.
This morning visit the Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and witness the work they do in caring for orangutans and other wildlife of Borneo. For those feeling a bit more independent a shuttle bus will be available in the afternoon to and from the city area and optional tours are available to purchase to further explore Kuching's rich cultural and natural history.
Optional Expeditions
ANNAH RAIS LONGHOUSE (Half day)
Price: To be confirmed
EXCLUSIVE GUNUNG GADING RAFFLESIA VIEWING (Half Day)
Price: To be confirmed
Tanjung Puting is one of the natural wonders of the world! To make the most of this location we will arrive early, and stay for two days and one night.
The area was originally declared as a game reserve in 1935 and a National Park in 1982. While the Park has a checkered history of weak protection, it remains substantially wild and natural. Best known for the orangutans and made famous through the efforts of Orangutan Foundation International, which is based at the landmark Camp Leakey research station. Tanjung Puting also boasts the bizarre looking proboscis monkey with its "Jimmy Durante" nose as well as seven other primate species. Tanjung Puting hosts over 220 species of birds, including hornbills, deep forest birds and many wetland species. Tanjung Puting is well known for its "bird lakes," housing seasonal rookeries, endangered waterbirds and nesting grounds for white egrets.
Camp Leakey was established in 1971 by Dr. Biruté Galdikas and former spouse Rod Brindamour. It was named after the legendary paleo-anthropologist, Louis Leakey, who was both mentor and an inspiration to Dr. Galdikas as well as Drs. Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey. Originally consisting of just two huts, Camp Leakey is now an assemblage of permanent wooden structures designed to provide a base for scientists, staff, students, and Park Rangers.
There are two main activities to be enjoyed whilst at Tanjung Puting National Park. One activity involves taking local boats for a full day exploration of the river system surrounding Camp Leakey and visits to several feeding stations and Camp Leakey itself. This area will give you the rare opportunity to get very close and interact with the orangutans. This will be a full day activity including lunch based on the local boats, which are large and spacious and have their own bathroom onboard, and includes the landings at the feeding stations, which are all quite easy to reach on foot.
Today will be a prime wildlife experience like no other! The other activity offered here at Tanjung Puting is a visit to the Orangutan Foundation International's wildlife rehabilitation center. Orion offers you an exclusive look into the operation of the center with all three stages of orangutan rehabilitation being visited; the forest training area, the "pre school" and the infant care facility.
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SpaceGhostPurrp has offered a free download the instrumentals from his label debut Mysterious Phonk: The Instrumentals.
The Raider Klan affiliate dropped the LP earlier this summer, offering listeners a mix of previously released and new material including "Been Fweago," "The Black God," "Suck a Dick 2012" and "Don't Give a Damn." The album marked his debut on 4AD Records.
The Miami, Florida native is giving away the instrumental version of the album for free, and will also release the limited edition vinyl version of the project on September 3rd.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - President Barack Obama inherited a wreck of an economy, "put a floor under the crash" and laid the foundation for millions of good new jobs, former President Bill Clinton declared Wednesday night in a Democratic National Convention appeal aimed at millions of hard-pressed Americans yet to decide how to vote.
"If you want a you're-on-your-own, winner-take-all society, you should support the Republican ticket," Clinton said. "If you want a country of shared prosperity and shared responsibility - a we're-all-in-this-together society - you should vote for Barack Obama and Joe Biden."
Obama's high command released the remarks before Clinton's appearance as they struggled to bury the news of an embarrassing retreat on the party platform.
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President Barack Obama waves with former President Bill Clinton after Clinton's speech to the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday.
Under criticism from Republican challenger Mitt Romney, they abruptly rewrote the day-old document to insert a reference to God and to declare that Jerusalem "is and will remain the capital of Israel." Some delegates objected loudly, but Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, presiding in the largely-empty hall, ruled them outvoted. White House aides said Obama had personally ordered the changes.
The episode was an unwanted intrusion for Democrat officials, who scripted the evening to showcase Clinton, popular 12 years after he left office with the budget in balance and now their unofficial ambassador-in-chief to anxious voters in a tough economy.
"In Tampa the Republican argument against the president's re-election was pretty simple: 'We left him a total mess, he hasn't finished cleaning it up yet, so fire him and put us back in,'" Clinton said.
"I like the argument for President Obama's re-election a lot better. He inherited a deeply damaged economy, put a floor under the crash, began the long hard road to recovery and laid the foundation for a more modern, more well-balanced economy that will produce millions of good new jobs, vibrant new businesses, and lots of new wealth for the innovators."
Obama arrived in his convention city earlier in the day. His formal nomination to a second term in office followed Clinton's speech on the evening program, and his acceptance speech will mark the convention finale tonight.
On an unsettled convention day, aides also scrapped plans for the president to speak to a huge crowd in a 74,000 seat football stadium, citing the threat of bad weather in a city that has been pelted by heavy downpours in recent days.
"We can't do anything about the rain. The important thing is the speech," said Washington Rey, a delegate from Sumter, S.C.
That and the eight-week general election campaign about to begin between Obama and Republican challenger Romney, who spent his second straight day in Vermont preparing for this fall's debates with Obama.
In a tight race for the White House and with control of the Senate at stake, Democrats signaled concern about the growing financial disadvantage they confront. Officials said Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who was Obama's first White House chief of staff, was resigning as national co-chairman of the president's campaign to help raise money for a super PAC that supports the his re-election.
Unlike candidates, outside groups can solicit donations of unlimited size from donors. Federal law bars coordination with the campaigns.
Republicans have suddenly discovered a lot to like about Clinton - a man they impeached in late 1998 for perjury and obstruction while in office.
Vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan made no mention of those unpleasantries when he told a campaign audience in Iowa, "Under President Clinton we got welfare reform. President Obama is rolling back welfare reform."
"President Clinton worked with Republicans in Congress to have a budget agreement to cut spending. President Obama, a gusher of new spending."


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The city of Los Angeles will release an RFI as early as this week seeking industry input on a combined gigabit fiber and free WiFi network, according to CIO Steve Reneker.
The request for information, which Reneker expects to release around April 5, is a precursor to an RFP for project known as the Los Angeles Community Broadband Network (LACBN). The project envisions ultra-fast fiber connections to homes and businesses to drive economic development, and slower free wireless Internet access to help close the city's digital divide.
Among other things, Reneker wants to gauge vendor interest in combining the LACBN project with a larger effort to privatize key pieces of city IT infrastructure, which could be worth $1 billion over the next 10 years. "We want to make sure that there's a component that will entice someone to bid on [the LACBN project]," Reneker said in an interview at Government Technology's Beyond the Beltway conference in late March.
The privatization initiative would target L.A.'s aging data center and data networks, and may include other related services, Reneker said.
"Those are our mission-critical areas, and they're the pain points for our departments," he said. "We'll be going to our City Council in April or May to make some recommendations on privatizing certain services or maybe all of it collectively."
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NEW DELHI: State-owned trading firm MMTC today reported a net profit of Rs 28.84 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2012.
The company had reported a net loss of Rs 91.31 crore during the corresponding period of last fiscal.
Net sales of the firm was down to Rs 7,161. 51 crore during the third quarter compared to Rs 18,898.98 crore of the October-December 2012 period, it said in a filing to the BSE.


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Updated look at Chargers roster (post-KC)
Philip Rivers:Season stats: Just second time in career has more interceptions (six) than touchdowns (four). Other time was after second game of 2007 season. Passer rating of 82.1 ranks 21st in NFL. The rating is more than 21 points below his league-high 103.8 rating from 2008-10. KC(9/25): Completed 24-of-38 passes for266 yards. Intercepted twice, no touchdowns. Third game in a row with two interceptions for first time in career (83 regular-season games). Passer rating of 62.0 lowest in past 39 games. [Story] @ NE (9/18): Completed 29-of-49 for 378 yards, 2 TD, 2 int., 97.7 passer rating. Just fourth time he has been intercepted twice in consecutive games. [Story]vs. Min. (9/11): Completed 33-of-48 passes for 335 yards, 2 TD, 2 int., 85.0 passer rating. Had just 24 games in 81 career starts with lower passer rating. Has thrown two picks just 16 times; never thrown three in a game. [Story]Notes: Offensive captain for sixth consecutive year has not missed a start since taking over job at beginning of 2006 season ... Coming off season in which he lead NFL with 4,710 passing yards. His 103.8 passer rating from 2008-10 was best in the NFL ... Making $6.6 million this season. Signed six-year, $92.3 million extension in August of 2009 that will keep him under team control through 2015 ... 55-25 record in first 80 starts of career (through 2010) is fourth-best all-time behind Kenny Stabler (60-19-1), Tom Brady (60-20) and Danny White (57-23) ... Played in first Pro Bowl following 2010 season. Had been voted to participate after the '06 and '09 seasons but pulled out due to injury and the birth of his first son ... Fourth pick of 2004 draft by New York Giants; acquired by Chargers in exchange for Eli Manning. Chargers also received a third-round pick (used to select kicker Nate Kaeding), 2005 first-round pick (used to select linebacker Shawne Merriman) and 2005 fifth-round pick (used in trade for offensive tackle Roman Oben).
Billy Volek:Season stats: Has not played. Notes: Sixth season with Chargers. Signed two-year contract in August that pays him $2.5 million this year and a total of $6 million if he is the team in 2012 ... Has never appeared in a loss for the Chargers, who are 13-0 when he plays ... As a Charger, he is 25-for-44 for 249 yards with one TD and two interceptions in the regular season ... In the Chargers' divisional playoff game at Indianapolis after the 2007 season, took over for an injured Rivers in the fourth quarter. He completed all three of his passes (for 48 yards) and ran the final yard of an eight-play, 78-yard touchdown drive that won the game ... Chargers traded 2007 seventh-round pick to Tennessee to acquire Volek in September 2006 ... Played in 37 career games, including 10 starts. Completed 337 of his 561 career passes for 27 TDs and 15 interceptions. Career 84.9 passer rating.
Ryan Mathews:Season stats: Has 45 carries for 207 yards (4.6 average), 3 touchdowns. Ranks 11th in NFL in rushing yards and 12th in average per carry. Has 14 receptions for 186 yards. His 393 scrimmage yards rank seventh in NFL. KC(9/25): Career-high 149 yards from scrimmage. Ran 21 times for 98 yards and two TDs, caught four passes for 51 yards. Played 52 snaps. [Story]@ NE (9/18): Ran 12 times for 64 yards. Scored on 10-yard run. Seven of his carries went for four yards or more. Never gained fewer than two yards. Caught seven passes for 62 yards. In for 36 snaps. vs. Min. (9/11): Ran 12 times for 45 yards and caught three passes for 73 yards. Started and played total of 36 snaps. Norv Turner called it Mathews' best game of career based on combination of running, blocking and receiving. [Story]Notes: Played in just 12 games in 2010 and was limited to 158 carries (for 678 yards and seven touchdowns) after suffering a high ankle sprain in his second NFL game ... Fumbled five times, lost three of them ... Will make $450,000 in base salary this season and got a $5.183 million reporting bonus. His rookie contract after being the 12th overall pick was for five years and a possible $25.65 million ... Played just 291 snaps in 2010. Technically, since he didn't participate in 35 percent of the Chargers' offensive snaps as a rookie, he remains tied to the team through 2015. Still considered a given he will be a free agent after '14, since he has to participate in just 45 percent of the offensive snaps in any of the next four seasons ... Chargers traded up 16 spots (sending 40th and 126th picks and Tim Dobbins to Miami) to take Mathews 24th overall in 2010 draft.


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Smith Papers top levelThis letter, from the incoming correspondence of Francis H. Smith, is referenced in Smith's letter to Maj. Gen. John Breckinridge, dated May 2, 1864. It is addressed to William H. Richardson, the Adjutant General of Virginia.
HQ, Army No. Va.25th April 1864Major Genl Wm. H. RichardsonA.G. of Virginia, RichmondGeneral--
Your letter of the 22d inst. enclosing that of General Francis H. Smith in which he proposes to tender the services of the Corps of Cadets at the Virginia Military Institute for the approaching campaign is received.
I desire to express my appreciation of the patriotic spirit that actuates Genl. Smith in making this proposal, and my gratification at finding that it meets with your concurrence. I do not think however that it would be best at this time for the Corps to be called to this Army. It is now in a situation to render valuable aid in defending our western frontier which may be menaced simultaneously with the general advance of the enemy in the east. It will thus prevent the necessity of detaching troops from this army. I think it would be advisable for Genl. Smith to hold the command in readiness to cooperate with Genl. Breckinridge & Genl Imboden in case of necessity, & to notify those officers of the fact. Should it at any time become necessary or expedient to have the services of the cadets with this army, it is very gratifying to me to know that they are so freely placed at my disposal.
Very Resp. Yr. Obt. Servt./signed/R.E. Lee Genl.


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The answer to this question probably is yes but why is it that in the last 2 months of ACARS Decoding of messages that I have been doing, I have yet to see a single Delta aircraft, bearning in mind they fly twice to SJO, also to PTY, LIR etc so its not a question of range. Do they have them blocked, or is it that they use some other system? Would be interesting to see what they do!
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Audiograph's Sound of the Week: Muir Woods
All week long we've been playing this sound, and asking you to guess what exactly it is and where exactly in the Bay Area we recorded it.
This auditory guessing game is part of our new project, Audiograph, a crowd-sourced collaborative radio project mapping the sonic signature of each of the Bay Area's nine counties. By using the sounds of voices, nature, industry, and music, Audiograph tells the story of where you live, and the people who live there with you. Every Thursday, we reveal the origins of that week's sound on Crosscurrents, and here in weekly blog posts.
Listen above for week's answer...
DAN CHANG: We are at the Muir Woods National Monument; I am a volunteer here. People here all smile all the time. When you're walking around the city, everyone is so serious. It's nice to have a break.
Congratulations to this week's winner, Denise Lynch. We'll have a new sound for you to guess and another chance to win on Saturday.
In the meantime, is there a sound from your life that should be featured on Audiograph? Call at 415-264-7106 and tell us about the sound of where you live.
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Both efforts aim to increase the health literacy-the ability to read, understand, and act upon healthcare information-of the state's Medicaid population. According to the National Academy on an Aging Society, those with low health-literacy skills are less likely to obtain preventive care and more likely to be hospitalized and have poor health outcomes.
"Solving a problem of this complexity requires a better understanding of how medical outcomes are affected by appropriate patient education and indi- viduals' involvement in their own care," says Karen Katen, president of Pfizer Global Pharmaceuticals. "Energetic public/private partnerships represent the best opportunity to gather that kind of information."The University of South Florida College of Public Health, in conjunction with the Agency for Health Care Administration, will conduct the Florida Health Literacy Study at 28 community centers through June 30, 2003. Researchers will evaluate patients' class attendance, the effectiveness of interactive educational materials, and the results of behavior modification and disease-management programs based on changes in patients' control over blood sugar, blood pressure levels, knowledge of those conditions, and self-care. The study will help gauge the effect of Pfizer's partnership with Florida in educating patients to self-manage their chronic conditions and reduce the state's healthcare costs.


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Homemade and Fat-Free Creamy Feta Salad Dressings Two Ways
If I told you that you could have big salads tossed with a creamy dressing and it would be fat free, would you believe me? Not only fat free, but extremely low calorie, fresh flavor, and maybe the best dressing you've ever had. Let me show you the way.
I prepare a big entree salad for dinner for my family once or twice a week. I swore off grocery store salad dressings years ago because they're terrible, and frankly, I can whip up a vinaigrette on demand with a flavor that perfectly complements my meal. But I recently grew tired of the vinegar and oil and craved the creamier variety I used to douse my salads in. Inspiration struck.
Picking through the refrigerator, I found feta crumbles, Greek yogurt, and the strawberries and basil I usually add to vinaigrette. These were blended together, without the oil, and the sweetest pink dressing adorned our salads that night. And with that, my creamy feta dressing fixation began.
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Vehicle strikes pedestrian in Edwardsville; woman critically injured
EDWARDSVILLE - A pedestrian was struck by a car on Route 11 around 6 p.m. Sunday and was taken to the hospital in serious to critical condition, Edwardsville police said.
A sedan traveling southbound hit a woman, who was transported to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Township, while she was in the road. Police did not identify the woman.
A woman driving the sedan did not appear to have serious injuries, but she was also taken to the hospital for observation. A child traveling in the car was injured.
Emergency crews blocked off the road between the West Side Mall and Kmart for several hours as officers investigated the scene.
Several hours after the accident occurred, police were still working to identify the pedestrian and how the accident occurred. Troopers from a state police forensics unit arrived to investigate, snapping pictures of the driver's car and a sneaker lying in the middle of the road.
Police did not release any more details, including an updated condition status of the pedestrian.
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I upgraded our Mac OS X 4.5.9NE -> 5.0.1NE Zimbra install over this past weekend, and it seems that Firefox can't login to Zimbra any more. The Zimbra authentication window appears, but after entering a valid username/password, the browser 'thinks' for around 20-30s, and then just displays a white blank page. There is no intermediary splash screen (the one that suggests trying the html version if one's machine is slow/old, etc) either.
I've tried Firefox on both Mac and Windows machines. I've tried 'Default' 'Ajax' and 'HTML' versions with the same result.
Interestingly, it works fine with Safari 3.x on both Mac and Windows. IE6 also works on Windows.
Looking at the /opt/zimbra/log/ folder, I can't see anything of interest in the mailbox.log, or the audit.log. I can't see anything of note in /var/log/zimbra.log either.
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Light This City directly supported Sonata Arctica. Last crossing my path at the Pound's Cryptopsy concert as the opener, I now can't remember why the fuck I liked them so much. Sure, a girl in the band always gets my attention but that's not enough to keep it (usually). The set I heard from them last night conjured up the rhythms of the worst metalcore sellouts from the second stage of Ozzfest. Sure, the band had its moments but overall I fucking hated them. I can't understand why but I REALLY liked them the first time around. I wasn't drunk or anything. I just don't get it.
I can't vouch cuz unlike a lot of my friends in 8th grade I missed out on seeing them play the local high schools and shit so I can't comment on how they sound live, but the new album has pretty much zero metalcore. Albeit the pretty much steal straight from the pages of At The Gates, but hey, better than stealing from the pages of Killswitch
Lyrically its head and shoulders above anything else in that genre too.
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|Wallace Fall Festival meeting to be held
The Wallace Community Club in no longer in existence, but concerned citizens would like to find a (qualified) person to take charge of the Wallace Fall Festival for 2010 and further years.
A meeting is being held on March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall to discuss this matter.
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In a rare exception, Defence Minister A K Antony has granted permission to a flight cadet, who was disabled in a flying accident, to join the Air Force as a ground duty officer. R K Herojit Singh was an exceptional cadet at the Air Force Academy but got disabled from the waist down during his service training in Hakimpet.
While the norm in the past has been that disabled cadets are boarded out on service, in Herojits case an exception was made after the Air Force moved a proposal to recommend his case for commissioning into the Accounts branch after an additional training of six months. The case was mooted as the Air Force felt that while his injury had made the cadet unfit for any flying duty, his intellectual and motor capabilities were fully intact and would allow him to work as a ground duty officer without hindrance.
A budding flying trainee, full of promise and commitment to the IAF, Herojit not only had a meritorious record, with exceptional performance in all fields during service training of four years (three at the NDA and one at the Air Force Academy), he was also adjudged as The Most Accomplished Flight Cadet of his course, an IAF officer said.
With Herojit, who hails from Manipur, determined that he still wanted to serve the IAF despite the accident that occurred in August last year, the case was strongly moved by the Air Force. With Antony finally giving his approval, it has been decided that Herojit will now undergo a training of six months in the accounts branch at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal from January, paving the way for his commissioning.
While there have been several disabled and even wheelchair-bound officers in the armed forces, this is probably the first time that a waist down paralysed cadet would be formally commissioned into the armed forces.
In the Army, a wheelchair-bound officer is currently in service as a Brigadier.


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Crooked River
by Shelley Pearsall
No current Talk conversations about this book.
Life on the Ohio frontier is rough. Rebecca Carver and her sister have to run the household for their controlling Pa. After a trapper is found dead near Crooked River, Pa and some men round up some of the Chippewa Indian's who are accused of the murder. After killing one of the men, Indian John is brought in shackles to the Carver house and held in the attic until the trial. Indian John doesn't have much chance of a fair trial judging by the attitudes and treatment he gets. But Rebecca connects with the man and shows him some kindnesses.
Told through Rebecca and Amik's eyes, issues of discrimination and freedom are explored.
Dreaming of seeing my own books in bookstores one day, I find myself consciously wondering sometimes, what makes me pick a book up from the shelf? What makes me look at the blurb on the back? And then what makes me buy? Unfortunately what makes me buy is all too often influenced by whether the book is cheap, and some of my most treasured finds have been remaindered hardbacks.
Crooked River was a hardback remainder with a beautiful cover. Purple clouds (I like purple) loom in a black-lit sky and jagged lightning stabs at a woven earth-toned patterned thread. That's why I picked it up. The back blurb lists the awards received for Shelley Pearsall's previous book, Trouble Don't Last, convincing me she must be a good writer who tells a good tale. And the inside flap reveals the voice of Indian John in prose poetry, coupled with this introduction, "The year is 1812. A white trapper is murdered. And a young Chippewa Indian stands accused." I was hooked.
The story is told in two voices, that of Indian John with flowing words likes streams of living meaning, and that of Rebecca Carver, a thirteen-year-old slowly learning just how wrong the world can be. Her halting steps, from obedient acceptance of everything she's told, to human concern and thankfulness and thought, are beautifully told. Her words reflect the language of the time—the author says she mined old documents and diaries for authentic turns of phrase. The passages grow to reveal the mind of a genuine girl with a thirteen-year-old's passion for truth and joy under the burden of a settler's needs.
I learned how justice was conducted on the frontier, how judges travelled from town to town, how decisions were made and lives ended with the aid of a jury of somebody's peers. I learned of human frailty, of good people believing falsehood and closing their ears to truth, and also of hope. I longed for the right ending to the book, though I couldn't see how it would come. And then I read an ending that was righter than right and delighted me.
I hope I might read Trouble Don't Last one day. But for now, Crooked River was a wonderful introduction to an author whose research astounds and convinces, and whose writing voices inspire.
I like historical fiction, so I enjoyed this book. I especially enjoyed the family dynamics portrayed. I don't think students will like this book; but faculty members probably will.
Rebecca's dad has captured an Indian and is keeping him in his attic until it is time for the Indian's trial. Alot of things happen between the time of the trial and when Rebecca's dad captures the Indian. Peter Kelley comes and becomes Indian John's lawer(and alot more). It is a very suspenseful book that will keep you on your toes.
it's okay but there are times where it gets really broring
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Assassin's Creed: Revelations looks set to receive a fresh chunk of downloadable in January, according to a listing on GameStop (via Destructoid).
The retailer lists The Mediterranean Traveler Map Pack for a January 24 release date, and will supposedly including maps such as Siena, Jerusalem, Dyers, San Donato, Firenze and the Imperial District of Constantinople.
Some of the above maps were included in 2010's Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. The DLC is listed for $9.99.
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Video: John Williams on Waffle House Surveillance Video
Warner Robins City Councilman John Williams is in another police report.
A Warner Robins police report says he was involved in a confrontation with another city official at a Watson Boulevard Waffle House.
VIEW: John Williams Police Report
The report says Williams was arguing with Tony Robbins, chairman of the downtown development authority when the councilman "lost control of his emotions" and began throwing food, coffee and water at Robbins.
There were no injuries and no arrests.
Williams told 13WMAZ's Lorra Lynch-Jones that it was an accident and he did nothing wrong.
That's the same Waffle House, at 1501 Watson Blvd., where Williams last year allegedly lost his city cell phone and accused a homeless woman of stealing it. Williams now faces a charge of filing a false police report. He says he's innocent.
Last September, he was also accused of pointing a gun at a tenant. And another man told police that Williams showed up at his house after the man sent the councilman a critical e-mail.
Williams was not charged in connection with those two cases.
Robbins could not be reached for comment Monday.


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Aaa..choo! Traditional spring flu has arrived! It sucks but it also brings something good with it, like reminder of the fact that summer is approaching Finland. Other thing is all the crazy ideas it reveals when you are feverish and fighting for survival.
Well anyhoo, we are developing Iron Sky prequel comic book here in our fortress and we are going to release it during 2011 in digital format but also as a hard copy collectable. Illustrator of the project is Gerry Kissel who has been working with projects like A-Team and Army of Two. All three episodes will be written by Mikko Rautalahti who is the guy behind the script of Alan Wake Xbox 360 game.
And now comes the fun part. You can have your face immortalized into the Iron Sky comics! There's lot's of evil Nazis going around the pages and we need to have faces for them.
Here's how to apply:
We need to have following pictures:
- Take straight on, profile and 3/4 profile.
- If you want, you can make faces too;
- Angry
- Shout
- Laugh
- Smile
- Something
More pictures we have ensures characters look just like you. And remember it needs to be you in the pictures.
Send one file with all your pictures in it to firstname.lastname@example.com
if you get selected we will send you our permission agreement that you have to sign in order to get your face in Iron Sky comic book(s).
Unfortunately we cannot promise that all of you are going to fit in the comics but to thank you for supporting the war effort, I'll give you the first page of Iron Sky comic, enjoy!


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Vegetarian for a Week Challenge - Final Thoughts
Brandi wraps up her vegetarian challenge.
Brandi Koskie of DietsInReview.com went vegetarian for a week. Find out how the sixth and final day went, as well as some of her takeaways.Flag this Video
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We have been eating like this for years, semi-vegetarian you might say. What makes it delicious is use of fresh herbs and other international menu spicing to add flavor.


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Saturday, March 29, 2014, 5:00pm-7:00 pm, LM 100
"Things being what they are..."
Keynote lecture by Aryeh Kosman (Em. John Whitehead Professor of Philosophy at Haverford College), who will explain the main ideas of his recently published book "The Activity of Being" (Harvard University Press).
Sunday, March 30, 2014, 9:30am-6:30pm, LM 100
Reading/discussion sessions of passages in Aristotle pertinent to Kosman's thesis on the Activity of Being.
I. Metaphysics 9.6, led by Andreas Anagnostopoulos (Munich)
II. Physics 3.1, led by Justin Vlasits (Berkeley)
III. De Anima 2.1-3, led by Michel Arsenault (Berkeley)
IV. Metaphysics 12.9, led by Katy Meadows (Stanford)


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CAIRO — Egypt's leading opposition group urged its followers Wednesday to vote against an Islamist-inspired draft constitution, ending weeks of indecision over whether antigovernment forces should boycott the referendum, which begins this weekend and pits secularists against the Muslim Brotherhood.
The move by the National Salvation Front is a crucial test of its popularity against President Mohammed Morsi and his Islamist supporters. The opposition movement has revived the country's revolutionary fervor but has been marred by divisions and poor organization, which are expected to be exploited by the Brotherhood's vast grass roots networks.
The National Salvation Front "decided to call upon the people to go to the polling stations and reject the draft by saying 'No,' " said Hamdeen Sabahi, a former presidential candidate and one of the group's leaders.
Perhaps sensing a possible setback, he added: "The referendum is not the end of our journey."
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The Front said its decision was contingent upon judicial oversight, international monitors and increased security at polling stations. It is unclear whether those demands can be met. Many judges, angry at a recent power grab by Morsi that weakened the courts, have refused to supervise the referendum. That forced the Islamist leader to announce that voting would be held over two successive Saturdays — beginning this weekend — so participating judges can be rotated throughout the country.
A dialogue for national unity called for by the military between Morsi and different political factions was canceled Wednesday. The armed forces said few organizations agreed to attend. But the military, criticized for its harsh rule of the country after Hosni Mubarak was deposed last year, faced a backlash over perceptions it was meddling in politics months after it had handed power to Morsi.
A compromise appears increasingly elusive as the president pushes for the referendum and the opposition tries to rally voters against a document it fears will strengthen Islamists and jeopardize civil rights and freedom of expression.
That prospect was highlighted Wednesday when a court sentenced Albert Saber, an atheist from a Christian family, to three years in prison for insulting Islam. He was charged with posting Internet links to a video produced in California that denigrated the Prophet Muhammad and ignited protests in September.
The country's latest crisis intensified in late November, when Morsi expanded his powers and freed his office from judicial oversight. The president has since offered concessions, but — despite clashes that have killed at least eight people — he has refused demands to postpone the referendum until a document they find more representative is written.
Egyptians living abroad began voting Wednesday at embassies on the proposed constitution.
The voting scheme has been so rushed that many voters don't know where to cast their ballots.
Morsi has asked the army — once his archenemy — to protect public institutions until the voting is finished. Meanwhile, clerics from Al-Azhar University, the most revered institution in Sunni Islam, rallied not with those supporting Morsi but with leftists and liberals against the president.


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I recalled watching this video last summer which was posted on YouTube a couple years back:
Group photo of my Pocket Llama with it`s friends (one Crosscheck, one Litespeed Unicoi) when I met up with two other members on the mtbr commuter board for a ride in New Hampshire.
Llama and pilot taking a short break on the trail, same ride.
Two Mariners that my wife and I met the next week on the carriage trails at Acadia NP. The Llama wasn`t on that ride- we had a rented tandem.
Warning: I`ve got a 24t granny ring and I ain`t afraid to use it!
I always feel at home in Braithwaite as that's my name! A couple of photo's taken in the English Lake District this week, less than a 40 minute drive from my home.
Braithwait, that`s gorgeous- both the bike and the scenery
Is it always green there, or is that seasonal?
Warning: I`ve got a 24t granny ring and I ain`t afraid to use it!
On my way from Sebastopol to the office in San Francisco via Santa Rosa... need an early start on a Dahon Boardwalk!
dahon_sunrise by What Photos Look Like, on Flickr
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Our favorite bench, at the southern end of the Monterey Bay trail in Pacific Grove, California. The peanuts are for the local squirrels, they are very friendly and eat from your hand. The water is for us. This bench is a memorial to one of the 9/11 victims. There are always flowers and sometimes a letter from the family. It is located under q tree at the center of this picture http://goo.gl/maps/1kAJx , facing the rocks and the ocean. this is a ground level view of that location http://goo.gl/maps/8lYdD .
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Happier than a camel on wednesday.
A couple of photos taken on my recent ride in the Malvern hills.
Stopped to top up my water bottle at Evendine spring. The water here was particularly refreshing.
Mezzo I4 (converted to dual drive), Whyte PRST-1, Trek 1200, Dahon Jack, Bickerton Portable (upgraded).
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My S&S coupled Bridgestone RB-1 a t the MLK memorial on a business trip to the DC area. Not really a folder but a close relative.
1991 Bridgestone RB-1, 199? Specialized StumpJumper M2, 2007 RedLine 925
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Curve SL in Yokohama a few days ago.
Dahon Curve SL 2009
Yuba Mundo v3
Pacific Carryme
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My Birdy on the Metra (Chicago and suburbs commuter train) this morning.
(Sorry for the crappy photo... it was taken with my phone while the train was moving!)
OK, I took a handful of pics in Chicago this morning before work. All pics were taken with my phone, so please excuse the poor quality. I tried my best to snap some artistic shots.
I like what you've done with the Birdy! looks great .. is that a dual drive? .. are you using anything to take up chain slack when you fold the wheel under?
Chain slack is certainly an annoyance.. I have a Cyclopedia chain tensioner on it's way to me right now! I bought it about 10 days ago, so it should get here (hopefully) in the next couple of weeks.
Yes it's a SRAM Dual Drive with with an obnoxiously fun range of gear inches (24.5 - 132.4!) which should get me into and out of any situation relating to hills and flats with a big smile on my face. (I particularly love flying down a hill at 31mph in top gear! Such an adrenaline rush!)
Here's how I achieved this delightfully unnecessary gearing:
GEAR HUB: Sram Dual Drive II
CHAINRING: Vuelta 58 tooth
CASSETTE: Sram PG850 (11,12,14,16,18,21,26,32)
I would like to change out my cassette for a more evenly spaced set of cogs though, maybe even 9 speed if I do that.
The other thing which helps me speed along on my Birdy are the 20 inch wheels and drivetrain upgrades from stock:
FRONT RIM: Sun CR18, 20" x 22.2mm, 28 hole
REAR RIM: Sun CR18, 20" x 22.2mm, 32 hole
SPOKES: DT Swiss Champion 2, 14 gauge
FRONT HUB: F125, 124 grams, Enduro 6000 2RS sealed bearings
REAR HUB: Sram Dual Drive II
DERAILLUER: Sram X4, I swapped in an 11 gram KCNC jockey wheel
CHAIN: Sram PC850 with KMC MissingLink
Next on my list / yet to be purchased are the following items:
Alligator i-Link cables
brake levers (still deciding on brand/model)
seat post (either KCNC LightWing or maybe the carbon one that pops up on ebay frequently)
quill stem (still deciding on brand/model)
saddle (still deciding on brand/model... I already swapped out the stock Velo saddle for a WTB race saddle, but I want a lighter one)
bolts... swap as many out for titanium parts as possible
pedals (considering ditching my MKS caged pedals for Shimano SPD or Crank Bros EggBeaters)
When I got the Birdy, it was over 34 pounds. It's currently a hair under 27 pounds, and I know if can be much lighter. (One huge weight problem is my love of the hefty Dual Drive hub!)
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Didn't want to buy the $350 B&W for the Brompton.
Decided to get another folder that will fit the suitcase
I already have:
folder with a back-rack. can it get more convenient?
Whoo, new packing method for Dolly the Llama! I test rode it in town this morning and I think it`s going to work great
Flying out Thursday for a real world mision.
The last method worked okay, but so much stuff in the rear bag made it droop into the tire if I didn`t keep an eagle eye on it.
Warning: I`ve got a 24t granny ring and I ain`t afraid to use it!
Nice! I've wanted to tour with my Friday, but figured I'd need a trailer (it's a PR, not a Llama). Hmm Hmm Hmm!
Meanwhile's here's my mini this morning on the way to Santa Rosa (and on to SF):
Predawn fog on the way to Santa Rosa by What Photos Look Like, on Flickr
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It is able to burn audio-CDs with or without gaps between tracks. Data verification can be done after burning process. The software also can be used as bin/nrg to ISO converter and can used for simple cover printing.
What's new in this version:
- Adjusted compilation close behaviour: Now returning to the startup screen by default and only exiting when using the "Exit" command or Alt+F4
- Adjusted audio player sizing
- Increased width of drive selection combo box
- Application is now DPI aware and no longer automatically scaled
- Fixed: Inactive, non-selected items may not be drawn with the correct background color in the project selection dialog


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Real Housewives of New York
Did Aviva Drescher Diss Ramona Singer (And Her Ex-Husband)? Exclusive!
There was some love lost between Aviva Drescher and Ramona Singer when we last caught up with the Real Housewives of New York at the season five reunion, so it would come as no surprise if relations were still icy between the two castmates now that season six has started shooting.
In fact, the NYC rumor mill is currently abuzz over the fact that Aviva recently skipped out on the recent opening of upscale eatery Brasserie Cognac East to avoid running into Ramona — and Aviva's former husband, Harry Dubin, who was also present at the bash.
To find out if Aviva did, indeed, intend to snub her co-star and her ex, we went straight to the source.
"The owners of Cognac are Charlotte and Vittorio Assaf," Aviva shares with Wetpaint Entertainment. "Charlotte is one of my best friends and Vittorio used to work with my father. They're like family. If I missed the party it was because my entire family had strep throat last week. Cognac is one of my favorite restaurants in the city and I'm so happy they moved uptown. Their filet mignon burger is out of this world."
"I have no reason to avoid Ramona," Aviva adds. "I see her all the time and, lately, it's always been cordial. And Harry and I are completely fine."
Here that gossip aficionados? It was illness, not insult, that kept Aviva from attending. Glad we cleared that up!


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Adrienne Arsht Center's Knight Concert Hall is welcoming back home inaugural poet, Richard Blanco, with a free community event on Friday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Blanco will participate in an Actor's Studio-like Q&A and read from his works.
The evening will feature a bilingual reading of selected works, including his poem selected for the Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol last month; an on-stage interview conducted by a high-profile special guest (to be named); and an open format Q&A session with the community. The event will conclude with a book signing organized by Book & Books in the lobby.
To reserve a seat, you have to register to get a pass on the Arsht website. Theses events tend to sell-out quickly but patrons can usually get in with the stand-by line. The stand-by-line opens 6:30 p.m. outside the theater. Patrons in the tand-by line will be let into the theater at 7:15 p.m. if seats are still available.
The Adrienne Arsht Center, Knight Concert Hall, is located at 1300 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 33132.