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April 13, 2010 5:02 am
Marc takes a look at the professional debuts of three pitchers fantasy owners should become familiar with.
Sunday was something else, as far as professional debuts go. The much-heralded Stephen Strasburg made his first start for the Washington Nationals Double-A affiliate in Harrisburg. Aroldis Chapman, Cuban defector and owner of a 100 mph fastball, pitched in Triple-A in his first non-spring training appearance. The name that people heard much less about all winter and spring was the first of the three to appear in the big leagues: Mike Leake skipped the minors entirely and debuted as the Cincinnati Reds fifth starter. Leake's making the team was such a surprise that many websites, our own included, still don't have him in their database. Look for Mike Leake in our search engine right now, and you'll be redirected to a former Red Sox player that made their own debut well over a century ago.
As baseball fans, it's good fun to see this much young pitching talent hit all at once—especially in an age where, with access to MLB.tv or MiLB.tv, all of these pitcher's first appearances could be viewed from the comfort of your couch or desk. As a fantasy baseball player, there's more incentive to pay attention than just fan enjoyment—these are three players that could all factor in to the 2010 season, never mind their implications in keeper leagues, and chances are good that many owners are only going to be able to own one, if any of them.
April 13, 2010 3:47 am
What's the nature of this new Red menace, a KC masterpiece, and the O's get un-Bob'd.
Placed 2B-S Brian Roberts on the 15-day DL (abdominal strain), retroactive to 4/10; recalled 2B-R Justin Turner from Norfolk (Triple-A). [4/12]
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April 11, 2010 2:15 am
The Cubs' pen problem, plus teams move to that all-important seventh reliever.
Optioned 4C-R Robb Quinlan to Salt Lake (Triple-A); purchased the contract of RHP Bobby Cassevah from Salt Lake. [4/9]
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January 26, 2010 11:56 am
A shallow system made noise in the draft and has been shored up with some international shopping.
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January 12, 2010 12:10 pm
The Reds' scouting director discusses the club's decision to sign Cuban power lefty Aroldis Chapman.
When the Reds signed Aroldis Chapman to a $30.25 million deal, they shocked legions of baseball fans more accustomed to seeing expensive international talent inked by big-market clubs. The often-penurious Cincinnati ballclub wasn't seen as a likely destination for the fireballing 21-year-old Cuban, but much to the delight of Reds fans everywhere, Aroldis and his 100 mph heater are headed to Great American Ballpark. Still, despite his sky-high ceiling, Chapman remains a relatively unknown commodity. To learn more about him, Baseball Prospectus checked in with the club's senior director of scouting, Chris Buckley.
June 12, 2009 11:39 am
Winnowing the wheat from the chaff out in the grain belt.
With the draft now in the rear-view mirror, college baseball's focus returns to the diamond in the weekend ahead, as eight programs have made the annual trek to Rosenblatt Stadium in Omaha, Nebraska for the College World Series. Four months ago, when I released my Pre-season NCAA Top 25, half of the CWS teams were in the top eight: Louisiana State, Texas, Cal State Fullerton, and North Carolina. I said then that "six programs stood out as the cream of the crop," and 60 games later, two-thirds of those praised programs validated the rankings. Arizona State, who found a home at #23 near the bottom of the rankings, as well as Arkansas, Virginia, and Southern Miss, proved themselves consistently during the season to make it this far. In Omaha, as Fresno State proved a year ago, all teams are equal.
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June 10, 2009 1:11 pm
Who went where, with a blow-by-blow as the action unfolded.
1. Washington Nationals
June 9, 2009 12:40 pm
One expert's educated guesstimate on how things will go down later today.
This one could be a mess folks, and it's all about bonus demands at this point. Right now, you have as many as four high school pitchers-Jacob Turner, Tyler Matzek, Matt Purke, and Shelby Miller-looking for big, big money, with the first three all telling teams they're looking for Rick Porcello-level deals (or more). This has the potential to blow the first round wide open, and turn it into into a very college-oriented first 30 picks, with numerous top talents falling to later picks than initially expected. One team picking in the top ten I spoke to this morning said he still had very little idea of who was going to be picked ahead of his club's choice.
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June 5, 2009 12:00 am
Previewing what's to come in the next round of college baseball's postseason.
(1) Texas (Augie Garrido)
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June 4, 2009 12:57 pm
Sorting out who might go and in what order, after Strasburg goes first of course.
Now that we've moved into the final week before the draft, things have not really become any clearer-if anything, there's more confusion than ever, with many teams going silent as they enter all-day meetings in preparation for their picks. If there is any good news for those trying to prognosticate the selections, it's that after the slam dunk of Stephen Strasburg going first to the Nationals, the overwhelming consensus is that Seattle will take North Carolina's Dustin Ackley with the second pick. After that, it is, as they say, anybody's ballgame.
May 21, 2009 11:28 am
Three weeks out, a stab at figuring out who goes in the first round after the Nationals take Stephen Strasburg.
Doing a mock draft nearly three weeks before the real thing is an exercise that combines gathering intelligence with making a lot of dart throws-especially in this draft, where clarity ends after the first pick. Here are reactions from various agents, scouts, scouting directors, and front office officials when I contacted them in reference to this article.
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There's nothing like spending time at UC Merced to help understand what it's like to be a Golden Bobcat.
High school students and transfer students who are curious about UC Merced will have the opportunity to do just that Saturday, Oct. 16 during the university's fall open house — known as
Preview Day. Check-in is at 9:30 a.m., and the program begins at 10 a.m.
The event provides prospective students and their families a look inside the newest UC campus, with presentations, workshops and campus tours.
"Preview Day is the time for interested students to come and find out what distinguishes UC Merced from other campuses," Director of Admissions Encarnación Ruiz said. "Experiencing the campus first hand is a significant part of the decision-making process and will help students discover if UC Merced is a good fit for them."
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- Tour the campus and residence halls
- Learn about the admissions and financial aid process
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- Learn how students are involved on and off campus
- Meet representatives from many student organizations and talk with staff from
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If you are unable to attend Preview Day and want to visit campus at another time, contact the Visitor Center at 209-228-6316. For more information, call the Admissions Office at 209- 228-4253 or 866-270-7301 (toll-free in California).

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H3N2v Confirmed In 4 Attendees of Indiana Grant County Fair…(H3N2v Ain't Gone!!)
June 27, 2013
State health officials are encouraging Hoosiers to take steps to protect themselves at county and 4H fairs around the state this summer following detection of four cases of variant influenza A (H3N2v). All individuals visited the Grant County Agricultural Fair, June 16-22, prior to illness, and at least two had contact with swine
The above comments from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) press release describe 4 confirmed cases of H3N2v in attendees of the Grant County Agricultural Fair in Marion, Indiana. H3N2v was also detected in 13 swine at the fair (see map here).
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Makeover Rigatoni with Bacon and Asparagus Recipe
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and coarsely chopped
- 1 package (16 ounces) rigatoni
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2/3 cup half-and-half cream
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 8 Jones Dairy Farm Dry-Aged Bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 1. Fill a 6-qt. stockpot 3/4 full with water; bring to a boil. Add asparagus; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes or until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry.
- 2. Return water to a boil; cook rigatoni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in mozzarella cheese until melted.
- 3. Drain rigatoni; return to pan. Stir in asparagus, bacon, parsley, salt, pepper and cream sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutritional Facts
1-1/4 cups: 345 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
Reviews for Makeover Rigatoni with Bacon and Asparagus
Average Rating
"Loved it. Will use a little less pasta next time."
"Whole family loved it after it was tweaked a little. It isn't very saucy when finished so I added more half and half the second time I made it. I think when I make this again, I will either double the sauce or increase it by one half. It can also be made with ham instead of the bacon."
"One of our family favorites. We use gluten free noodles."
"doesn't reheat well though, but it is delicious"
"So Good!"
"Really good!! I used more cheese and garlic, really great, I make this as a side or lunch"
"Really good. I didn't have asparagus on hand, so I used broccoli. My hubby thought it was a bit salty because of the bacon, so I think that the salt ingredient could be omitted."
"Clean plates all around! This was super fast, easy and cheap. I didn't have bacon on hand, so I subbed canadian bacon and it was great, plus lower in fat. I will definitely make this again. Next time I may add walnuts or sun dried tomatoes."
"I added Broccoli and Sundried tomatoes to this and it did not last long. Will absolutely make this again and again."
"I made this for my family at home then took it over to my mom's house then my grandmother's house. They all love it and keep asking when I'll make it again. It's a super easy recipe and only really used one pot. I LOVE this dish!"
"Loved it! Bacon kind of disappeared so I would leave it in bigger crumbles next time. I added diced red pepper and zucchini to the recipe for added veggies. I also made about twice as much sauce, guess it's not really makeover then but it was really good!"
"My husband, picky 5 year old and I loved this recipe! In fact, my husband asked for it twice in one week. It is definitely a keeper. Going in my recipe book now."
"It didn't have a lot of flavor. Not a favorite."
"We loved this. I made it with rotini and as another reviewer said, it soaked up all the sauce. I will double the sauce ingredients next time. I will also use Parmesan instead of mozzarella in the sauce which stuck to the bottom of the pan. great recipe, just needs tweaking."
"My husband loved this. Next time I would use a smaller pasta as the rigatoni I used soaked up all the sauce. Also, I roasted the aspargus in the oven while I was making the sauce so I didn't have to mess with the ice water."
"Loved this! I used whole wheat pasta and fat free half-and-half. I also used frozen steam in the bag asparagus, which cut down on the prep time."
"Made this for a potluck and everyone could not get enough of it....cannot wait to make this again but think I will use shrimp instead of bacon THANK You for the great recipe"
"This is excellent. My whole family loved it. I added a few sliced mushrooms which made it even better."


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Papers in many countries contemplate Iraq's post-election future with trepidation. While there is still some celebration that polling was held at all, dailies in Iraq, the region and further afield urge politicians to act responsibly to avoid sectarian strife.
Although the results have not come up with surprises they have actually drawn up Iraq's new political map. Now the political parties know their weight... However, those who have won the majority of votes should consider this as a responsibility. Each vote added in favour of a political party is in fact an added responsibility.
Editorial in Iraq's Al-Adalah
A powerful government is needed to preserve respect for the state and its unity. However, its legitimacy should be gained from people's consent and approval. It should be a just power; otherwise it will become a brute force having nothing more to offer than an iron fist and dictatorial rule.
Editorial in Iraq's Baghdad
When Iraqis cast their votes ... they considered that day an exceptional moment in their lives. They have the right to be proud and happy. It is now the duty of the winners to lead the march in the right direction.
Commentary in UK-based Arabic Al-Hayat
Whoever thought the election would be a magic wand that will rescue the country is wrong. The dust of the elections will settle after a few days or weeks, then the truth will emerge.
Commentary in UK-based Arabic Al-Quds Al-Arabi
The announcement of the Iraqi elections results is the beginning of a new stage. Dealing with these results requires a great deal of political wisdom.
Editorial in Qatar's Al-Rayah
The Iraqis have made a great step despite all the dangers. For this reason they are in need now more than ever of support.
Editorial in Jordan's Al-Dustur
The ongoing political and religious talks in Iraq between Shia, Sunni and Kurds is a clear indication of the dangers ahead. It is important to continue talks before drafting the constitution to prevent mistakes.
Editorial in Saudi Al-Watan
The Iraqi elections results reveal inequality ... as the distribution of state positions ranging from the presidency, premiership and parliament will be along sectarian lines.
Editorial in Saudi Al-Riyadh
Iran can use its influence on the Shias and design a new diplomacy in order to achieve its security and regional objectives.
Editorial in Iran's Mardom-Salary
Certainly Islam will be the single source of legislation in the Iraqi new constitution. It is Ayatollah Sistani's main demand.
Editorial in Iran's Hamsahri
Post-election Iraq is like a computer game full of traps. In every phase, it is full of predictable and unpredictable obstacles.
Commentary in Turkish Hurriyet
The time has now begun in Iraq for real political games. The main task will be the adoption of a constitution. To achieve consensus on a basic law, after excluding Sunnis from the process, will simply be impossible.
Commentary in Russia's Nezavisimaya Gazeta
The outcome has confirmed our worries that the elected parliament will not satisfactorily stabilize the political situation. With the decisive domination of Shias and Kurds, Sunnis have been pushed aside even further.
Article in Poland's Trybuna
The Shia alliance was elected by 48 per cent. That may be enough to govern, but it is very little on which to build a democracy. It is worth remembering that the best way of retaining power is often to begin by sharing it.
Article in France's Liberation
The Sunnis must not become tomorrow's oppressed because this would strengthen the rebels and might provoke civil war.
Article in Germany's Die Welt
Either the Shias... use their new power with generosity, or the country will be doomed to suffer the current tension which prepares the ground for a civil war fanned by Sunni dissenters.
Editorial in Spain's El Mundo
This historic revenge of the Shias over Sunnis heralds a future filled with uncertainty.
Editorial in Spain's La Razon
It is the end of a long fasting for the Shias. 'Fasting' that was motivated by the boycott encouraged by Shia leaders in the 1924 elections - mirrored, this time round, by the Sunnis.
Comment in Portugal's Diario de Noticias
Shia political parties coming on stage was certainly what the US most hoped not to see, but it has no choice but to accept the situation.
Report in China's Renmin Ribao
If the powers of the Shias in Iraq and Iran unite, US plans to defeat Tehran will certainly face obstacles.
Article in Malaysia's Berita Harian
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mixing topamax and marijuana?
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
I recently had a bad experience smoking herb on KeppraXR, and my one piece of advice would be... START SLOW!
I have smoked hash (strong hash) for years, and about two weeks ago, I quit. Apparently, the theory is, I got epilepsy from a head trauma when I was 15, and have been self medicating with herb for twenty years, and when I quit suddenly, I induced a seizure.
I was brought to the ER by my neighbor, where I was prescribed KeppraXR. I went home, and FORGOT that I had quit smoking, and took a bong hit on keppra. It was by far the worst experience I have ever been through. I can now smoke again, and for that I am grateful, but I would definitely recommend starting off carefully, if you are mixing it with ANY other meds.
I hope I was helpful, and I hope I have not offended anyone else on these forums with my words and views.
I wish you all the best,
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
Hiii, i was on Tegretol and used to smoke weed. The only thing i found was i would have more seziure's (i have complex partial sezuires). Anyways it's kind of like if you have a drink your more prone to have a sezuire.
I am now about to start topomax, and im still going to have a smoke when i feel like it. Ive also done some research on it, and from what ive read it doesnt seem to harm or effect people with epilepsy..it will most likely cause you to have a seziure. My seziure's arnt bad, they arnt grand mal seziure's but my neuro thinks that i will most likely get one whilst i change over meds. So ill be keeping off it for awhile lol.
But seriously? As if your doctor is guna tell you about the effects weed will have on an epileptic lol. I tried and my GP just told me off. So i say have a smoke...see how you go. Just dont smoke much. Trial and error.
Hope that helps! =)
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
Thanks for writing in and sorry to hear of your experiences! The information on marijuana is unclear for many. Some people definitely have a worsening of seizures, others don't. It is hard to find reliable information on the internet about it. It's helpful to print off the information you find and show it to your doctor. He or she can help you decide how reliable the information may be and how to interpret the information. It's important for people to be careful and monitor how they feel whenever they start a new medicine, herbal product, supplement or other substance and make sure the doctor knows about it. That way people can really work together with their doctor in an informed way.
Take care,
Resource Specialist
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
I have epilepsy. I was diagnosed around 7 months ago. I had a large tumor on the left side of my brain. The tumor was benign and fully removed. I was told my recovery would be very long but I was up a going within 2 weeks after the surgery. Now when I say up and going I mean I was able to walk, talk, and watch tv. Since the surgery I have a very high level of emotional stress. I take 1500 mg of Keppra. I smoke pot. I started smoking it again about 4 months after my surgery and since then I smoke everyday. I have never had any side effects with the combination of pot and seizure meds. It actually helps me with the stress I now have from the surgery. I would start out slow and go from there. Hope this helps. :)
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
I was a pot smoker for about 20 years or so while i was taking things like tegretol and lamictal. A year ago my Dr. put me on topamax and my craving for pot went away. A few months ago, i decided to try smoking anyway. I didn't seem to feel right at all when I got high. I was kinda paranoid. I had NEVER been that way before. Felt kind of sick and dizzy, and did end up having a seizure the next day. (mine are petit mal if i have) Also, congrats on your operation. I too had a benign brain tumor removed from left side of brain. I was 16. I'm 38 now. Everything was fine. I was out of hospital in 5 days... Good luck.... :)
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
I'm on Trileptal and Lamictal (huge doses) and was recently on Vimpat
for a while. I found both THC and Vimpat seem to have a potentiating
effect on Lamictal (THC immediate, Vimpat delayed). Which makes sense
for Vimpat because it's supposed to be an adjunctive medication to
Lamictal. (THC isn't marketed that way at all.) There is an annoying
side effect which appears to be from Lamictal: partial paralysis of the
eye muscles lasting about an hour, forcing you to sit down and wait for
an hour until the room stops spinning.
I was convinced that
Vimpat was causing this alone, because I
could usually at least sense it a little after taking Vimpat (even if I
wasn't totally dizzy, a faint weirdly-dizzy feeling took effect 90-120
minutes later, which became easy to recognize). One morning I
spaced on the Vimpat and didn't take it until I got to work, but the
dizzy feeling became noticeable anyway, after the Lamictal dose. So
Lamictal is at least one culprit in the eye-muscle dizziness. It's hard
to figure out though because Lamictal and Vimpat have 25 and 13 hour
half lives.
Normally THC doesn't seem to cause any problem, but when the dizziness
is happening, THC can exacerbate it immensely, to the point where I've
had to hold onto furniture to keep from crashing onto the floor.
(Vimpat+Lamictal can do this too without the help of THC.) This isn't a
big deal usually since THC has a brief half life and titrating the dose
of a smoked drug is easy. So you have to lay off it for a few hours.
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
I have also been recently prescribed topamax (50mg) which i know is the lowest does, but i have been on Keppra (1500mg) for about 4 years now. My doctor prescribed topamax (in addition to my keppra) to help with the headaches i have been having everyday for a while now. I have been smoking medical grade marijuana for more than a year now and haven't had any problems smoking on the keppra. I have read some crazy horror stories about people smoking on topamax. I was thinking about smoking a little bit, but i don't want to risk anything. Marijuana has helped a lot with the side effects of keppra, (mood swings, headaches etc.) plus it helps with all my stress. Let me know if you try smoking on topamax or if anyone has had any issues with it. Thanks.
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
I have a Topamax question. I have never been on Topamax. My ex had been put on it for epilepsy, and a freind had been given it for a pinched nerve. Both had turned in to zombies. You couldn't get in the same building as they, I was told. So, is this a marijuana problem or is it a Topamax problem?
marijuana problem vs topamax poblem
Not sure which... did either one smoke?
Re: mixing topamax and marijuana?
Your doctor wouldn't know. She does not prescribe marijuana. If the changed, and she were able to prescribe it, she still wouldn't know. Marijuana is a drug, but it is a 'crude' drug. Being unrefined it may have x or y percent of a few known compounds, and many unknown compounds. It is hard to prescribe a mixture of some of this and part of that (so-to-speak). Also she could be sued. This is a big issue. "What, you mean you have prescribing a lot of unknowns on my client? Experimenting on people ????!! Am I ever going to sue you!! I won't send you to prison, where is were you ought to go. Out of considersion for humanity, I'll just take money instead."


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Expanding Federal Family and Medical Leave Coverage: Who Benefits from Changes in Eligibility Requirements?
The Family and Medical Leave Act provides job-protected, unpaid leave to employees in firms with 50 or more employees. However, coverage and eligibility restrictions result in 49.3 million employees (44.1 percent) in the private sector being ineligible for leave in 2012. This paper looks at eligibility by demographic characteristics and finds that the probability of being eligible increases with educational attainment. Young men with high school degrees or less had the lowest rate of FMLA eligibility of all the demographic groups. Our analysis of the FMLA Employee and Workplace surveys examines various proposals to expand eligibility coverage. Expanding FMLA coverage to smaller employers and to employees working fewer hours would increase access to job-protected leave for 1.4 million to 8.3 million more employees in the private sector. Women of childbearing age would especially benefit from an expansion in eligibility coverage.
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"I Didn't Get the Job Because I'm Black"
Race Discrimination
Preemptive hiring is discrimination.
A Black employee alleged that she was denied a promotion to a higher IT position, and a less-qualified Asian employee was selected instead. The employer's defense was that she never applied for the position and, therefore, could not contest the decision. However, the evidence showed that the manager: knew there were only two eligible employees; knew the Black employee intended to apply; did not wait for the application deadline to expire; and directed the selection of the Asian employee and stopped the hiring process, while the application period was still open. The evidence further showed that the plaintiff rated far higher on performance factors than the person selected, and other key managers considered her "superior by a wide margin." The court found that the employer's defense seemed to be a pretext for racial discrimination. Calhoun v. Johnson (D.C. Cir., 2011).


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IT was snow joke for the cast of Aladdin as they battled their way to Oldbury Rep's Barlow Theatre through blizzard conditions to ensure the show could go on.
In true thespian style the full cast made it in and the panto enjoyed a rip roaring success - with most of the audience also taking their seats for snow-hit performances on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon.
Chairman Doreen Bastable, who wrote the panto, praised theatre-goers and actors for refusing to be beaten by the arctic conditions and was amazed there was even a waiting list for cancellations for the final Saturday evening show.
"The cast got their way in one way or another, walking, by train and taxi, from quite a distance including Kinver, Stourbridge, Hall Green and Birmingham.
"I'd like to thank them and the audience that came."
She said the sell-out panto, which opened on Friday January 11 had been "very successful."
A collection during the run raised £800 for this year's chosen charity Parkinson's UK.


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HOUSTON - Three burglary suspects are in custody, after deputies said they broke into a video game store in north Harris County Monday night.
According to the Harris County Sheriff's Office, the trio managed to get in and out of the GameStop on the North Freeway near West Road before deputies could respond. Authorities tracked the suspects down and arrested them at Bammel North Houston Road and Fallbrook Drive.
Deputies have not said what the men got away with or how much damage was done to the store.
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Unique Ideas For Gifts For Weddings
Are you attending a wedding sometime soon but nevertheless don't know what to get? Are you currently presently tired of the same old thing and being so predictable? Ignore the blenders, coffee makers, vacuums, or crystal the bride and groom will never use. It is exactly what all others will get them! Let's be realistic, going that route also feels very impersonal. Unique gifts
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Jewelry is often a beautiful and practical gift to give many couples. It doesn't must be expensive, although if you find that is the best route then obviously stick to it. But jewelry isn't just a pendant having a chain, a brooch, or maybe a hairpin. Jewelry is tremendously customizable. You might have it customized with all the date from the couple's wedding or their names. Lockets having a picture of them inside is amazingly popular. You will be not restricted to the bride either. A lot of grooms like jewelry also, particularly if it's an intelligent ring or cuff-link. The likelihood is endless.
Weddings certainly are a lovely time and energy to present the bride and groom with designer bags which may get a great deal of use within the future. They don't mean it must be simple hand bags either. A terrific way to gather a number of smaller gifts together is actually by getting a large, nice bag that may be stitched using the specifics of their wedding and placed other gifts inside. That way the pair have a wonderful keepsake of the wedding while also employing a new and durable storage item for home.
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If you know the couple sufficiently to comprehend they would like a more adult gift, then go ahead and, make a full day! Most adult novelty shops carry fun and hilarious gifts for happily married people. Sexy clothing, lotions, games, as well as other such novelty items generally is a big hit for the best couple. It really is a really personal and memorable gift! (Note: We propose the couple open this gift out of sight of the in-laws.)
Knowing the tastes from the couple could lend anyone to buying some wonderful pieces of art to present them as a wedding gift. Paintings, sculptures, as well as other mediums make fantastic gifts, particularly if the couple are relocating with a brand new home together. Just make sure that you really do understand the couple's tastes - otherwise your gift could end up quickly re-gifted or stuck kept in storage forever.
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Celebrating Black History Month: This is the final story in a series featuring local African Americans.
Rev. George Clements marched in Alabama, fought for children in Chicago and battled drugs in Washington D.C.
And Marion County helped shape him.
Clements, 81, was born Jan. 26, 1932, in Chicago, but his father, Samuel, was born in Lebanon. His grandparents, Mary and Millard Shockency, had a farm in Loretto, and Clements spent many summers with them as a child.
The 8th annual Marion County High School Beta Junior Mister competition will be at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 23, in the MCHS gymnasium.
This year's theme is "The Rock of Ages" and features all of the great hair band music of the 1970s and 80s. There are 22 young men in the show this year, which is the largest program to date.
As April draws closer, more Marion County High School students are popping the question... "Prom?"
And, what used to be a simple question has grown to an elaborate and creative undertaking.
We want to hear about this year's best "Promposals."
If you went above the bar to ask your date to prom, we want to hear about it. Email details of your "Promposal" and a photo to Stevie Lowery at firstname.lastname@example.com.
It's almost time to spring forward again.
The time changes at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 10, so remember to move your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed.
Campbellsville Police have arrested the man who allegedly robbed a woman in the Central Plaza shopping center on Saturday, Feb. 23.
According to a news release, police received a call reporting the robbery of a female shopper at 7:40 p.m. as she was exiting the Family Dollar store.
The report states that, as she walked from the store exit toward her vehicle, a black male standing near the store exit approached her and grabbed her purse.
The recent national debate on gun control has increased interest in guns and how to use them.
Eddie Deep, owner of Deep's Guns and Archery, has seen the effect in his store.
And this isn't the first time.
"The Clintons were pretty good salesmen, but they can't hold a candle to [President Barack] Obama," Deep said. "He sells more guns for us than you'd imagine."
This year's President's Award honors a trio of people who's efforts have impacted Marion County for a quarter century. In 1987, the first class of Leadership Lebanon met, and 25 years later, that organization is still going strong as Leadership Lebanon-Marion County.
But that first class wouldn't have happened without the work of Dr. Bill Duley, Susie Smith and Nancy Spragens. For that, they were presented with the 2013 President's Award from the Marion County Chamber of Commerce.
A commitment to serving the community is why Inter-County Energy was named the 2013 Outstanding Chamber Member by the Marion County Chamber of Commerce.
"We're just honored that we got this award," said Sharon Bach of Inter-County's Lebanon office. "We try to be good stewards of all our territory."
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FSP uses turgo wheels which are highly efficient and quite similar to pelton wheels. The turgo was developed after the pelton, and incorporates the same cupped design that made the pelton famous. The turgo has many advantages though, including the fact that the water stream is constantly hitting the turbine at the perfect angle. The turgo is still considered an impulse turbine, but the power it captures from the stream of water is more constant and complete. If you have a system with an elevation drop of greater than 300 feet, FSP can offer stainless steel turgos that can withstand the super high pressures.
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Celebrity dentist Dr. Catrise Austin puts the 'Modern Family' star at the top of her list of 'radiant smiles,' closely followed by Matthew Morrison, Eva La Rue and Stephen Moyer.
Sofia Vergara has landed another prize from her night at the Emmy Awards on Sunday, August 29 - for best teeth. The lovely Latina has landed celebrity dentist Dr. Catrise Austin's first Emmy red carpet smile prize after showing off her dazzling white, perfect teeth.
Austin, the author of "5 Steps to the Hollywood A-List Smile: How the Stars Get That Perfect Smile & How You Can Too", has named the "Modern Family" star at the top of her list of "radiant smiles", closely followed by "Glee" 's Matthew Morrison, Eva La Rue and Stephen Moyer.
Veteran actor John Lithgow, who picked up a guest acting honor for his role in "Dexter", was a big loser on the list - he and "Mad Men" 's Christina Hendricks have been named the stars most in need of a visit to the dentist. Dr. Austin tells WENN, "John Lithgow's teeth desperately need straightening. I recommend either porcelain veneers that could cosmetically align his teeth in just a week or clear removable braces that could straighten his smile in approximately one year. He also needs a boost of teeth whitening to brighten his dull yellow smile."
"And Christina Hendricks could also use a smile makeover. She is a beautiful girl, but you'll notice that she rarely smiles in her pictures on the red carpet perhaps because her smile is far from perfect."


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Verizon has officially decided to get rid of unlimited data plans. It has been confirmed by the Verizon CEO Fran Shammo.
The unlimited data plans are going to be replaced new ones are going to be aimed at heavy data users. The new data plans will be similar to those of AT&T. The AT&T data plan includes 250MB for $15 and month and $25 for 2GB.


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Apr 29, 2010
The Emotions of Psoriasis
The other day I felt extremely anxious (almost panicked) about my skin. I had just stopped taking cyclosporine, my rock-solid psoriasis suppressor for five years. I obsessed about when (not if) my psoriasis would break out.
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Apr 26, 2010
The Art of Treating Psoriasis
If I were a betting man, I would bet that no one out there treats his or her psoriasis quite like I treat mine. This presumed fact points to the individuality and uniqueness of treating psoriasis in each different person.
Mar 18, 2010
Treating Psoriasis Medication Side Effects: the Diluted Bleach Bath
If necessity is the mother of invention, skin misery is the mother of trying new treatments. My apprehensions to trying something new seem to vanish the more uncomfortable I become with my psoriasis.
Mar 11, 2010
The Cost of Treating Psoriasis
When I think about the cost of psoriasis, I normally think in terms of emotional or psychological costs. There is little doubt that many of us who suffer from psoriasis spend a significant percentage of time and energy...
Mar 4, 2010
Psoriasis-Free Skin
I know the possibility of my skin flaring is quite real as I contemplate changing medications. What perplexes me is how to avoid having my psoriasis worsen while giving my kidneys a break from Neoral therapy...
Feb 25, 2010
Switching Psoriasis Medications
Last week I discussed the question of whether I should continue taking Enbrel for my psoriasis or consider switching to Stelara. When I saw my dermatologist this week the topic actually did come up. What I appreciate about...
Feb 18, 2010
Stelara or Enbrel for Psoriasis?
Whenever a new treatment emerges from the pipeline I typically explore the possibilities of switching to the new medication for my psoriasis. I would love to find a medication or therapy that works and stay with it...
Feb 11, 2010
The Koebner Phenomenon in Psoriasis
Over the years I've heard about the "Koebner Phenomenon." I knew it had something to do with psoriasis emerging from damaged or injured skin in psoriasis patients. I looked it up on our Web site here and found a page...
Jan 28, 2010
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Just before the New Year our family added a new member. The kids flew to stay with family friends so Lori and I had some time to look for a puppy. The children didn't know we would get a puppy, although we promised them...
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When it rains it pours, as the old saying goes. The storms in Southern California have arrived as advertised with torrential periods of rain. Lori and I found a short respite between storms where we finally had a chance to...


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Sunday's Breaking Bad finale brought a conclusion to the saga of Walter White and his misguided quest to support his family through meth. Fans got to finally see if Walt would gain a bit of control as his world came crashing down around him.
Fans watched as the series raced toward an uncertain finish in recent weeks. They saw Walt relocated to a cabin in New Hampshire, his relationship with Walt Jr. in shambles and police close on his tail. Police surround Walt in his new location, but by then he's already gone.
Jesse, meanwhile, was kidnapped by Todd and his fate uncertain.
The Breaking Bad finale, titled "Felina," shows Walter White closing up loose ends. He visits Elliott and Gretchen Schwartz, leaving them the $9 million in cash he had in his trunk and telling them to set up a trust for his son.
Later in the episode, he goes to Todd's uncle Jack's meth lab, where he has rigged his car with a gun that automatically fires into the home. In the confusion that follows, Jesse — who was being held hostage in the meth lab — strangles Todd to death and frees himself. Walt picks up a gun and shoots a badly wounded Jack.
Walt then slides the gun to Jesse, telling him to kill him. Jesse picks up the gun, but drops it and tells Walt to do it himself. Just then Lydia calls, and Walt informs her that he slipped the ricin into her Stevia packet when he met her at a restaurant earlier in the episode. He says goodbye and walks out of the home with Jesse.
Jesse leaves the property, but Walt is too wounded and retreats to the meth lab. There he puts on a gas mask and, as police are closing in, dies there.
The final scene brought the show full circle. Breaking Bad started with Walter White turning to meth to support his family and ended with his death inside a meth lab.
For show creator Vince Gilligan, it was a fitting ending.
"It's going to be emotionally exhausting for fans," he said in an interview before "Felina" aired. "You're going to know exactly what happens when it happens on this show. There's really not going to be any ambiguity, shall we say. We're swinging for the fences."
Gilligan said he wanted the Breaking Bad finale to have a definite end point, unlike other shows that leave things up in the air.
"We feel it's a satisfying ending," he said. "Walt ends things more or less on his own terms."
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Amazin' Avenue posted projections for the Mets hitters and pitchers that are straight from the pages of the new Bill James Handbook.
Here's the link to the hitters' projections.
Here's the link to the pitchers' projections.
At least two positives and two negatives stand out to me:
Positives — The projections for Nick Evans and Dan Murphy, who James projects to post OPSs of over .800. If they hit that well, the Met offense will be much more productive. Especially if Murphy's at second base.
Negatives — Projections for Jose Reyes (.798 OPS, a decent amount lower than 2006 and 2008) and John Maine, at least in regard to his IP (just 145). Maine threw 151.2 in 2006 in the majors and minors and 191 in 2007 before falling off to 140 this year because of the bone spur. … To James' credit, he predicted Maine to finish 2008 at 12-11 with a 4.05 ERA, numbers Met fans considered blasphemy after Maine's breakthough year in '07. Turned out James was right, although you could argue Maine performed much better than the projection until his shoulder started barking.


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Just two hours after the Czech upper house of parliament passed the European Union's Lisbon treaty on Wednesday by a comfortable margin, I found myself in the Prague offices of Mirek Topolanek, the outgoing Czech prime minister. Tired but in good humour, he clearly wanted to hammer home the message that his turbulent four months running the Czech Republic's EU presidency had been more successful than his critics allowed.
Like his country, which is a medium-sized EU member-state, Topolanek is a figure of medium-sized Shakespearean dimensions – a Coriolanus, not a Hamlet. He has done the noble thing by helping to get Lisbon passed. But he will be out of power on Friday, and he doesn't want or expect praise from the plebeians elsewhere in the EU. Read more


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I first met Zach well over ten years ago when he was just a little grom at the old Ramp Riders park in St Louis. I don't know if it's fair to call him a grom because even back then he was doing crazy shit. Within just a few minutes of meeting him he brings over a pair of forks that had taken on the shape of a banana from a backflip gone wrong. There's always been something different about Zach and his riding. It's been awesome seeing him grow up to be a rider who is pushing the sport in directions no one even though possible. Fox decided Zach was the perfect rider to launch their new "We Live" campaign and I couldn't agree more.
"Zack Warden hails from St. Louis, Missouri but now spends his time training at Woodward West. Over the last five years Zack has proven to be a heavy hitter at contests with some pretty insane tricks. He was the first ever to land a bikeflip backflip, and recently won gold at X-Games Brazil with this trick. Always progressing, he is now throwing down a bikeflip backflip but adding a tailwhip just cause he can.
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Published on February 09, 2015
PELLA, Iowa – Pella Regional Health Center will be operating a full service Pharmacy in the same location as the previous Crown Pharmacy at 802 Washington Street in Pella. Don Versluys the owner of Crown Pharmacy is retiring and Pella Regional has purchased his business.
The transition will happen over the next few weeks and there will be no interruption in service. Refills and prescriptions at Crown Pharmacy will be filled as usual, but by Pella Regional's Pharmacy at the current location starting March 2, 2015.
Pella Regional's Pharmacy aims to improve the quality of care for patients while reducing the costs of their medications, all with the convenience of having a pharmacy in downtown Pella. Hours of operation will be Monday – Friday from 8 am – 7:30 pm, Saturday from 9 am – 3 pm and Sunday from 1 pm – 4 pm.
"We're very excited to reach an agreement with Crown Pharmacy owner, Don Versluys," said Tony Linkmeyer, Chief of Ancillary Services at Pella Regional. "He has a reputation for high-quality pharmacy services and we are excited to continue his work while bringing pharmacy services into the realm of Pella Regional's patient centered medical home."
Pella Regional's Pharmacy will also be able to help patients save on their health care costs by reducing unnecessary admissions and Emergency visits. Many of these occur due to noncompliance with medication. As part of Pella Regional's medical home, the pharmacist will have access to the electronic medical record, allowing for a more coordinated step from physician to pharmacy.
"Bringing the pharmacy component to Pella Regional's patient centered medical home is going to be of great value for our patients. The medical home is designed to keep patients healthy by providing primary care, coordinating any visits to specialists they may need and by taking steps to manage preventive diseases like heart disease and diabetes," said Bob Kroese, Chief Executive Officer at Pella Regional. "A big part of properly managing your health care is to take the proper medications at the proper time. By having a Pella Regional pharmacist as part of our team, our patients will get personalized help in making the best decision on medicine for their acute or chronic condition."
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Climate talks address role of global warming in strengthening storms
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GWEN IFILL: So, is there a connection between the nearly 200-mile-an-hour winds that flattened so many Filipino communities and the warming planet?That's the subject of our first feature segment tonight.
The sheer deadly power of the Philippines typhoon has cast a fresh spotlight on the question, are storms getting stronger as the planet gets warmer?At its peak, Typhoon Haiyan was hundreds of miles wide, with sustained winds of 190 to 195 miles an hour.That rivaled the strongest storm on record, Hurricane Camille, which struck the U.S. Gulf Coast in 1969.
In the Philippines, the typhoon's winds drove an ocean surge two stories high, destroying nearly everything in its path.
PROTESTERS: Climate justice now.
GWEN IFILL: The scope of the devastation was becoming clear as international climate talks opened in Poland yesterday.The Filipino representative delivered an emotional appeal.
YEB SANO, Philippines Climate Change Commissioner:I speak for my delegation, but I — I speak — speak for the countless people who will no longer be able to speak for themselves after perishing from the storm.
I speak also for those who have been orphaned by the storm.I speak for those who have — the people now racing against time to save survivors and alleviate the suffering of the people affected.We can take drastic action now to ensure that we prevent a future where super typhoons become a way of life.
GWEN IFILL: The official said he will fast until the conference reaches a meaningful outcome.
The Philippines is no stranger to powerful storms; the archipelago of more than 7,000 islands sees some 20 typhoons a year.Scientists hesitate to pin any single event, from storms to droughts, on global warming, but they warn greenhouse gas emissions could cause extreme weather, like Typhoon Haiyan, superstorm Sandy in 2012 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005 to become more intense.


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Eric Bana channels his inner detective, investigating a supernatural case with a renegade priest played by Edgar Ramirez.
The first trailer for horror movie "Deliver Us from Evil" has arrived. It opens with a conversation between Eric Bana's character and Edgar Ramirez's. The latter warns that there are two types of evil in this life; secondary evil which the evil that man do and primary evil which is something else entirely.
Bana plays Ralph Saatchi, a New York cop who meets a renegade priest (Ramirez) when he is pulled into a case which the priest convinces him, against the officer's religious beliefs, is demonic related. Together they work to solve the case and combat the paranormal forces working against them.
Directed by Scott Derrickson and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film is inspired by the actual accounts of NYPD sergeant Ralph Sarchie. Olivia Munn and Joel McHale are in supporting roles. It will start haunting theaters in the U.S. on June 2.


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Los Angeles, Jan 1 (IANS) Actress Lindsay Lohan says she feels blessed to be able to spend time with her loved ones and hopes 2013 brings good things for her.
"I feel very blessed to be able to spend time with my mom, family and very wonderful friends. Very grateful. May only good things come this year," Lohan tweeted Monday, reports femalefirst.co.uk.
Lohan's probation was revoked in early December after she allegedly lied about driving her Porsche during a car crash in June.
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As far as guys go, I like someone who will give me a bit of a hard time. I can be a little sarcastic so I like it when friends and dates can give it right back. (It just feels mean if I'm the only one being sarcastic). I like guys who are willing to try new things with me...even if they are a little silly.
Things I'm bad at (you might as well know)...I'm bad at driving, being told I can't do something, being cooped up, and probably just a few other things. Just a few, though.
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Delhi gang-rape: Order on in camera trial upheld
The order for in-camera hearing of the gang-rape of girl in a bus was on Wednesday upheld by a Delhi Court.
New Delhi: The order for in-camera hearing of the gang-rape and murder case of girl in a bus and banning media from reporting its proceedings was on Wednesday upheld by a Delhi Court, which said the magistrate`s direction was "sacrosanct".
Dismissing a plea challenging the order of Metropolitan Magistrate Namrita Aggarwal, District Judge R K Gauba said the magistrate was "duty bound" to pass such an order.
It is "mandatory" under the law to hold proceedings in camera and restrain media from printing and publishing the happenings inside the courtroom on rape and related offences, he said.
"The magistrate was within her rights, rather dutybound, to apply provisions contained in section 327 (2) and (3) (in-camera trial of rape cases) CrPC to the proceedings before her.
"The fact that large crowd entered into her courtroom leaving no space even for the accused persons to be brought in only added to circumstances leading to the impugned order being passed," Gauba said.
"I do not find any error, impropriety or illegality in the impugned order. Therefore, the revision petition is devoid of substance and is dismissed," he added.
The order was passed on an application moved by advocates D K Mishra and Poonam Kaushik seeking setting aside of the January 7 order of the magistrate for in-camera hearing, alleging that the court room was crowded because of the presence of large number of policemen.
Considering that the magistrate had passed the order in
the wake of unprecedented crowd in her courtroom, the DJ said, "The petitioners seek to question the order of the magistrate on facts. I am afraid this is not permissible as the judicial order is sacrosanct and cannot be questioned on factual aspects in the manner sought to be done."
He noted that the magistrate had invoked the provisions of section 327 (2)& (3) CrPC on the application of Special PP.
She had described as "unprecedented" the situation that was created in her courtroom resulting in the court being jampacked, with members of the bar and large number of public persons unconnected with the case converging and occupying every possible space, leaving no room or safe passage even for the undertrial prisoners to be brought in by the concerned authority.
Judge Gauba also said that the magistrate had passed the order after the prosecution submitted that there was apprehension to the safety of the undertrial prisoners in such a situation.
On Mishra`s claim that they have a legitimate interest in the judicial proceedings relating to the case being concerned lawyers and citizens, the court said, "Undoubtedly, under the general rule in section 327 (1) CrPC, every criminal court is expected to be an open court where public generally may be allowed access. But then, that rule does not confer any absolute right.
"It is subject to exceptions provided within the said
clause, including on the factors of the capacity of the court hall to contain persons to an extent or even public generally, from the court room or building used by the court.
"The command of the law contained in section 327(2) CrPC is than in such case (of rape) section 327 (1) CrPC would not apply and it is mandatory for the presiding judge or the magistrate to hold the proceedings in camera," Judge Gauba said.
On Mishra`s submission that the section could not be invoked by the court as the case is still at the stage of committal proceedings, the District judge said, "the premise on which the grievance is raised stems from an erroneous understanding of the statutory rule".
"The case is expected to be committed to the court of Sessions in near future. Eventually, the trial court would be required to regulate the proceedings in terms of section 327 CrPC and pass necessary orders in that regard."
Earlier, during arguments, Mishra argued that "the prosecution had stage-managed the situation by crowding the court with police personnel so that the judge passes the order for in-camera trial."
He also submitted that the media cannot be barred from reporting the proceedings in the case as the country wants to know what is happening during the trial.
In a written reply filed on behalf of Delhi Police, SPP Rajiv Mohan said the petition is not maintainable as the petitioners have not disclosed how they have been aggrieved and the relief sought is against the provisions of CrPC.
Five of the six accused arrested in the case will be produced before the court tomorrow.
The juvenile accused will be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board on January 15.


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Texas among top 10 soccer-loving states
Updated 2:50 pm, Tuesday, June 17, 2014
According to Estately, an online national real estate search blog, Texas is among the top 10 soccer-loving states in the nation.
The state of Washington is number one, followed by Maryland, D.C., New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, California, Utah, Virginia and Texas.
The study was based on several factors such as soccer-friendly pubs per capita, professional teams and attendance, Facebook interests and Google searches for various soccer-related things (teams, video games, etc.), and youth soccer clubs per capita.
Texas ranked in the top 15 in every category except soccer-friendly pubs per capita (27th) and youth soccer clubs per capita (40th). Also the state was third in professional soccer attendance and fourth in social media interest.
Montana, Mississippi, North Dakota, Arkansas and Alabama rounded out the bottom five.
Currently the state of Texas has two MLS franchises, the Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas, while San Antonio and El Paso are being considered to land a MLS franchise.
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Among the surprises is Maryland, the highest ranked state at No. 2 without an MLS team.
Ohio is the lowest ranked state with an MLS franchise at no. 18, while Georgia, who will get the 22nd franchise in 2017, is ranked 28th.


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NEW YORK (Dec. 1)
Funeral services were held Sunday at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America for Rabbi Louis Finkelstein, its chancellor emeritus, who died Friday after a long bout with Parkinson's disease. He was 96.
Finkelstein, who transformed the seminary from a rabbinical school to a prestigious institute of higher Jewish learning, had an impact that also reached to secular society.
Among those he brought to the institute of Conservative Judaism was Chief Justice Earl Warren, who spent a Sabbath studying Torah at the seminary.
So extensive was Finkelstein's influence that in October 1951, the rabbi was the subject of a Time magazine cover story. On Jan. 20, 1957, he was invited to give a blessing at the second inauguration of President Dwight Eisenhower.
Finkelstein, who was also the seminary's Solomon Schechter professor of theology, had a long and distinguished career. He created the seminary's Cantor's Institute, the Seminary College of Jewish Music and a West Coast branch that became the University of Judaism.
He also founded, in 1938, the seminary's Institute for Religious and Social Studies, which in 1986 was renamed the Louis Finkelstein Institute for Religious and Social Studies.
In 1939, he created the Conference on Science, Philosophy and Religion.
The son of Simon Finkelstein, an Orthodox rabbi, and Hannah Brager Finkelstein, he was born in Cincinnati on June 14, 1895. When he was 7, his father assumed a new pulpit in Brooklyn and moved the family to New York.
A 1915 graduate of the City College of New York, Finkelstein received his doctorate from Columbia University in 1918 and was ordained by the seminary in 1919. He was rabbi of Congregation Kehillath Israel in the Bronx until 1931.
In 1937, he was named the seminary's provost. In 1940, he became its president, succeeding Dr. Cyrus Adler.
In 1951, when the post of president was abolished, he became the seminary's first chancellor, which he remained until he retired in 1972.
Finkelstein was a pioneer in interfaith outreach. Under his leadership, the Institute for Religious and Social Studies brought together Catholic, Protestant and Jewish scholars to discuss theological issues.
"He made the ecumenical world aware of the centrality of the Judeo-Christian heritage," said Rabbi Ismar Schorsch, the seminary's current chancellor.
Finkelstein also authored numerous books. In addition to a four-volume work on the commentary on Leviticus, known as the Sifra, he wrote several books on the Pharisees, including the seminal volume, "The Pharisees: The Sociological Background of Their Faith," which was written in 1938 and revised in 1963.
He "rehabilitated the Pharisees for Christian America," said Schorsch.
Among Finkelstein's other volumes were a biography of talmudic sage Rabbi Akiva, which he wrote in 1936 and revised in 1990; a book about the Egyptian-born Palestinian scholar Saadia Gaon; and a work on Jewish self-government in the Middle Ages.


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"I chose to pursue my higher education at Georgetown College for many reasons. The biggest reason I chose Georgetown College was for the Equine Scholars Program, that focused my love for horses in an academic light. It taught me about all the equine industry has to offer, and opened up many doors for me. I have been introduced to some of the most respected people in the horse world, and have networked with organizations in ways I didn't know possible. Aside from the Equine Scholars Program, I have gained more than I have ever dreamed from Georgetown College. On top of an excellent education, I have gained a second family through this school. From Greek life to my professors, everyone at Georgetown College sincerely cares about my well being, education, and my future."
Lexy is also activly advancing her riding career in eventing. Go Lexy!


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Report shows efforts by fire department
CHARLESTON --- The Charleston Fire Department released a progress report Friday that shows it is making improvements but still does not require four firefighters aboard each fire truck.
The improvements were recommended by a safety panel in October after the Sofa Super Store fire that killed nine firefighters.
One of the key recommendations made by the panel was that no city fire trucks roll unless there are four firefighters aboard.
A department spokesman says that it will take time to hire and train firefighters to meet that requirement.
Murder suspect was freed by mistake
HARTSVILLE --- Authorities were looking for a Darlington County murder suspect who was freed from custody by mistake this week.
Sheriff's Lt. Robin Bryant said the State Law Enforcement Division and the U.S. Marshals service have joined in the search for 22-year-old Mardrall Deon Addison.
Mr. Addison was released Monday from the Broad River Correctional Institution in Columbia after serving time for a probation violation. He was supposed to be returned to the Darlington County jail to await trial on a murder charge. But Chief Deputy Tom Gainey said a Darlington County official wrongly told the state prison to release the man.
Soldier is killed by bomb in Afghanistan
SPARTANBURG --- A National Guard soldier from Wellford died Wednesday in Afghanistan after his vehicle struck a bomb, according to the Department of Defense.
Sgt. Shawn F. Hill, 37, joined the National Guard 12 years ago and was serving his second tour overseas, his wife Julie said. The Hills had been married for 16 years and had three sons. He joined the National Guard to provide for them as he studied electrical engineering and continued to serve after becoming an electrician, his wife said. Sgt. Hill was assigned to the 178th Engineer Battalion, 218th Infantry Brigade, based in Rock Hill.
Man who tattooed drunken teen charged
ANDERSON --- Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for an Anderson County tattoo artist who a woman says gave her teenage daughter a tattoo even though she was drunk.
Sherie Burroughs said her 16-year-old daughter went into Aggression Studios two weeks ago and some men in the shop thought it would be funny to give her a tattoo. Ms. Burroughs said her daughter was drunk and thought it would be funny at the time. But she said her daughter now regrets it. It is against the law to tattoo anyone under 18 without permission or anyone who is intoxicated. Bryan McCall has been charged with illegally tattooing a person under the age of 21.
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South Allegheny boys continue climbing Section 4 ladder
South Allegheny basketball coach Tony DiCenzo wasn't particularly thrilled that his team let Riverview cut a 14-point first-half lead in half near the end of the third quarter.
"We have to do a better job of finishing off teams when we have them down by double figures," DiCenzo said.
Yes, we're talking about South Allegheny.
A second-year coach of a downtrodden program that has more winless seasons than winning ones over the past decade is concerned about doing a better job of putting teams away after a 58-46 win that elevated the Gladiators (8-4, 3-1) into second place in Section 4-AA.
Things sure have changed quickly for a team that went 0-21 two years ago and hasn't made the playoffs since 2003.
"Anytime you get a win, it is a good thing for us," DiCenzo said. "Going down the road, I think we have an opportunity to be a pretty good team and get into the playoffs, but we have to work on closing out games."
South Allegheny let Riverview hang around before winning its fifth game by double figures.
"We want to play our best, and everybody wants to win by 20 or 30 points," DiCenzo said. "But we still need to learn how to win. They don't have much of a winning tradition here. The kids still aren't there yet in that aspect. We need to keep stacking these wins so they can keep gaining confidence."
South Allegheny got 20 points from Jieron Lewis, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range, to go along with 16 points from Derek Vargo and 13 points and 10 rebounds from Ty Cook as the Gladiators won their third straight game.
Riverview (2-9, 0-5) got 19 points from Zach Lesnick.
"Last year, these were types of games we would lose, and now we are winning them," DiCenzo said. "We are definitely taking steps in the right direction. By all means, we just want to win the game."
South Allegheny used a red-hot shooting first quarter to open up a substantial lead. SA hit its first five shots, including a trio of 3-pointers by Lewis, in the first 2:40 of the game.
SA didn't miss a shot until 3:41 left in the quarter and ripped off a late 10-0 run to go ahead by 15 after eight minutes.
"That's pretty atypical for us, but we have some streaky shooters," DiCenzo said. "That was, by far, our best shooting quarter of the year."
South Allegheny hit 7 of 17 from 3-point range, including its first four and five of its first six.
"If they are going to get open shots, I tell them if they are stepping into open shots they need to shoot with confidence," DiCenzo said. "We were able to knock them down."
But it didn't last.
South Allegheny followed a great shooting quarter with one of its worst. The Gladiators missed all six 3-pointers in the second quarter to allow Riverview to get within 30-20 at halftime. A poorly played third quarter in which SA turned the ball over six times allowed the Raiders to claw within 38-30 with 2:40 left.
However, a 14-2 SA run that spanned the end of the third and into the fourth finally put the Raiders away.
"We need to work on that moving down the line against better teams, especially if we are fortunate to get into the playoffs," DiCenzo said. "We built that foundation last year. We went from no wins up to eight last year, and we could've won a handful more. Our experience last year is translating into wins this year."
Mark Kaboly is a staff writer for Trib Total Media. Reach him at email@example.com or via Twitter @MarkKaboly_Trib.


text: EdR (NYSE:EDR), a leader in the ownership, development and management of collegiate housing, announced today that it will develop a $46.1 million collegiate housing community at Duke University in Durham, N.C., through a joint venture with Javelin 19 Investments of Washington, D.C. EdR, as the 90% owner and managing member of the joint venture, will provide development, construction oversight and management services for the 386-bed community, which is scheduled for a summer 2014 completion. Javelin 19 will be co-developer and 10% owner. "We are excited to be involved with Javelin 19 in this development," said Randy Churchey, EdR president and chief executive officer. "Javelin 19 is a forward-thinking development company with a solid reputation and we are confident that, together, we will have other successes and exciting opportunities in the future." The community is designed to appeal to graduate students and upperclassmen whose housing needs are not met on the Duke University campus. Graduate students constitute more than half of the total 2012 enrollment of 14,591 students. The new community will be within walking distance of recently leased university office and research space where graduate students will be employed or studying. The location is also pedestrian to Durham's downtown entertainment district, the Durham Bulls baseball park and the recently completed city transportation hub. The occupancy rate for apartments in the Durham sub-market is in the high 90s. "While a graduate student at Duke, I led several consulting projects focused on the nearby West End community," said Jill Homan, principal at Javelin 19 Investments. "This highly traveled, yet under resourced corridor between Duke and downtown Durham is an incredibly exciting redevelopment opportunity. I'm proud to join with the EdR team and invest in the city to improve and enhance the quality of life and business appeal of Durham." The urban-style, mid-rise development will offer studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments along with upscale amenities — lounge, coffee bar, fitness center, yoga area, cable, Wi-Fi and internet access, outdoor grilling area and swimming pool. An attached garage will provide nearly 400 parking spaces for residents.


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Domino 9.0.x for i: Hardware requirements
Product readme
Supported hardware for IBM Domino for i.
Use this information as a general guideline. The requirements for your environment may be different. Use the IBM Systems Workload Estimator for sizing IBM Power Systems for Domino. The Estimator is available at the following Web site:
The following IBM Power® Systems, System i, eServer and iSeries models are supported to run IBM Domino 9.0.x. IBM Power Systems unify IBM's integrated platform, IBM System i™, with its UNIX operating system platform, IBM System p™. For more information see:
System models
The following Power and System i models are supported:
- IBM Power™ 520 and above
- System i 9407-515, 9405-520, 9406-520 and above to 9406-595
- System i 9406-800, 9406-810, 9406-825, 9406-870, 9406-890
The following Power and System i models are NOT supported:
- System i 9406-270, 9406-820, 9406-830, 9406-840, 9406-SB2, 9406-SB3, 9406-530, 9406-53S
Memory requirements
- 512 MB or more minimum
- 512 MB or more per Domino server
Disk requirements
- 4 GB of free space minimum
Related information
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Domino 9.0 for i: Software requirements
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IBM Power Systems Performance Capabilities: i 6.1
IBM Systems Workload Estimator (WLE)
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Software version: 9.0, 9.0.1
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Software edition: All Editions, Social Edition
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Fireplace 3D
Dec 21
Turn your iPhone or iPad into a realistic fireplace with the help of the Fireplace 3D. We have tried to make it as realistic as possible. The fireplace warms your body and comforts your heart. You may even feel the heat like that of a real fire.
- high-quality 3D graphics and effects
- 3 different fireplace styles: Rustic, Traditional and Victorian
- fireplace sounds
- zoom option
- fire crackles by taps
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- full Retina support
- iPhone 5 support
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App Details
- Version 1.1.0
- Created by 3Planesoft
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- Released on December 10, 2011
- File Size: 24 MB
- Free!
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- Age Rating: 4+
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Hulls approves Smith Street towers
ONE of Melbourne's oldest shopping strips, Smith Street in Collingwood, will alter dramatically after State Government approval for a large retail and residential development is granted today.
State Planning Minister Rob Hulls will approve modified plans by developer Banco, which include three towers, 161 apartments and a shopping mall between Peel and Stanley streets, in a move set to cause friction with Labor Party colleagues.
Local state Labor MP Richard Wynne said although the revised plans were a significant improvement the three nine-storey towers have become three storeys of five, six and seven storeys the development was still too high. "I would have hoped for a reduction of another level," Mr Wynne said.
Mr Hulls' decision also upset Yarra Council planning committee chairwoman and Labor Party member Annabel Barbara.
"The Government wants more (development) and it wants it bigger but that is not in line with the community," Cr Barbara said.
Smith Street and Brunswick Street were named in Melbourne's 2030 planning blueprint as activity centres areas targeted for more development.
"They might have tram lines and good public transport but that does not take into account the impact on the heritage nature of iconic shopping strips," Cr Barbara said.
Fellow councillor Stephen Jolly, a Socialist Party member, said traders and residents would hold a rally on Smith Street on Saturday week in protest at Banco's plans.
And National Trust senior historian Celestina Sagazio warned that other historic shopping strips such as Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, and Chapel Street, South Yarra, were under threat.
"We urge the Minister for Planning to allocate more resources, so local councils can complete structure plans to protect such important precincts from inappropriate development," Dr Sagazio said.
Today's decision follows a heated battle between the developer and residents, who flooded Yarra Council with a record 1500 objections when original plans were lodged in April 2004.
The outcry prompted an independent report on urban development, in which Melbourne University architectural expert Miles Lewis said the Smith Street plan exposed "serious flaws" in Melbourne 2030.
Developer Banco's first $300 million application sketched out three nine-storey towers, including 245 apartments and a shopping mall.
When Yarra Council threw the application out, Banco took a modified version to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, including lower building heights along Smith Street. Mr Hulls "called in" the project in August 2005, appointing an independent panel to assess the plan.
The panel called for only minor changes to Banco's trimmed-down plans, which attracted more fury from resident and trader representative, the Collingwood Action Group.
In the final version, announced today, the tallest tower will be set back 18 metres from Smith Street. Mr Hulls also ordered the reconstruction of historic building facades.
State architect John Denton will review the final design. Banco did not return The Age's calls yesterday.
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I am enjoying the cooler weather we have had recently. However, has anyone noticed that cooler weather also brings on the need for more comfort food and an increased craving for baked goods?
I have been working on expanding my homemade soup repertoire, in the hopes of balancing out my baking, and have found a new favorite.
This soup recipe is originally from Hungry Girl, but it was first brought to my attention by Shanna!
It is the perfect soup for fall. First of all, it is fast and easy. The pumpkin gives it a healthy, creamy fall flavor, and the salsa spices it up giving it a Mexican food vibe. This caused me to instantly want to pair the soup up with some tortilla chips.
Let's face it, I try to incorporate tortilla chips into as many dinners as possible… yummy.
Sassy Salsa Pumpkin Soup
from Hungry Girl
(Serves 4 – calories: 162.5, fat: 0.75g, sodium: 1128mg, carbs: 13, fiber: 12g, sugars: 6.5g, protein: 10g)
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 15 oz. can pure pumpkin
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 3/4 cup salsa (this is where you can add or reduce the spiciness)
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese and sour cream
- Spray pot with non-stick cooking spray and heat pan on medium.
- Add garlic, chili powder and cumin, and stir for one minute.
- Add broth to the spices, and bring to a simmer.
- Add pumpkin and mix well.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. This soup can be served with a sprinkle of cheese and a little sour cream on top.
Anyone else have any easy soup recipe recommendations? Do you find yourself craving different foods in the fall?


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Gov. Mitt Romney's campaign is getting nasty. To sway blue-collar votes in the pivotal swing state of Ohio, Romney recently told a rally in the Buckeye State that Jeep was moving all of its production to China, and now his TV ad implies that U.S. Jeep jobs are moving to China.
No Jeep jobs are moving to China; in fact, Chrysler-owned Jeep is adding 1,100 jobs to its Ohio plant. (Jeep is resuming production in China for Chinese consumption to avoid huge import tariffs.)
This is just the latest Romney lie. He's telling it days before the election, hoping any correction will come too late. I've dismissed a lot of what Romney has done as simply politics, but the number of his lies, and his continuing to tell them after they've been corrected, has now passed my level of tolerance.


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