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The TomTom ONE weighs in at 6.5 ounces, and is packaged in a compact design measuring 3.8 in x 3.2 in x 1.0 in. This slim size allows you to easily fit it in your pocket. The device includes a 3.5 in LCD touch-screeen, a lithion-ion battery with 2 hours of life, and uses Bluetooth 2.0.
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M7 Aerospace, the company that took control of the U.S. assets of Fairchild Dornier some four months ago, has seen a steady flow of Fairchild Metroliner repair and overhaul work since the FAA granted its repair station certification for the type on June 3. But, as CEO Harold "Mac" Williams related, the company's aspirations extend far beyond offering support for the 700 or so Metros flying around the world.
Management expects operators of regional jets will furnish the San Antonio-based company with the kind of support business its investors envisioned when they rescued the four U.S. divisions from bankruptcy earlier this year. To the frustration of M7, the company that holds the type certificate for the Fairchild Dornier 328 line refuses to transfer updates to the technical documentation needed for repair station approval. Fortunately for Williams and company, M7's business plan considered the possibility of such a scenario.
"There's enough business for both companies and we sure would like to see a healthy product line, which means a healthy German operation," said Williams. "Our frustration has been that nothing of any consequence has been going on in Germany."
In late March Leesburg, Va.-based AvCraft Aviation announced it took control of the Fairchild Dornier assembly facility in Oberpfaffenhofen and, with it, the type certificates for the 328JET and Dornier 328 turboprop. After naming the company's first factory-authorized service center–Nuremburg, Germany-based Aero-Dienst–and transactions with Augsburg Airways' Air Omega involving four 328JETs, AvCraft has fallen silent, declining comment on the progress of its financing efforts, the establishment of its own 328 service center in Akron, Ohio, and plans to resume 328JET production in Oberpfaffenhofen.
Whether or not M7 ultimately wins the business on the 328, Williams expressed confidence that the company will secure repair work on other regional jet types, although he preferred to withhold comment on the timing of expected certification or potential customers. Meanwhile, M7 claims to be drawing a steady source of income from the activities associated with three of its four business units.
For example, M7's parts division, which consists of the parts and support elements of Metro Support Services (MSSI) and Dornier Aviation North America (DANA), carries the largest inventory of Metro parts in the world. Although Williams characterized the company's inventory of 328JET and turboprop parts as "pretty large," he admitted "it's somewhat constrained because we're having difficulty getting the faster-moving parts out of Germany."
Although constrained, as he put it, the business is steady and profitable, said Williams. "The parts have all the proper tags and documentation, and we're selling them." During the company's first 90 days of operation, parts and support staff met with all existing customers and "key" vendors to identify obsolete parts, "rightsize" the inventory and improve turnover rates.
Meanwhile, M7's government programs division, which previously operated under the name Merlin Express, supports 22 C-26 transports flown by the U.S. Army and National Guard and accounts for roughly one-third of the company's revenue, said Williams. Built by Fairchild Aircraft as military versions of the Metro III and Metro 23, the first C-26s entered service in 1989 and still serve in counter-drug, medevac and cargo roles.
Because of its status as a small business, M7 stands in a position to benefit from the federal government's small business "set aside" program, established as a means to help such companies win government contracts. "We're a small-business set-aside with a large-company legacy," said Williams. "That doesn't happen very often, so it's an attractive feature to a number of people."
A retired Air Force general and CEO of Fairchild Aircraft from 1995 to 1997, Williams emphasized that the company won't rely on military contracts for growth, however, nor on business related to Fairchild Aircraft's previous activities. "We're working on several strategic initiatives to provide customer support for product lines that we didn't make. We're also aggressively pursuing a strategic partnership with a large commercial manufacturer," said the general.
Occupying some 450,000 sq ft of floor space, M7's San Antonio facilities include a manufacturing plant that, during its peak, built between 10 and 12 Metros per month and, later, four shipsets of wings every month for the Fairchild Dornier 328. "Over the past four years the plant has been enlarged [to accommodate 328 wing production]," said Williams. "They spent close to $20 million putting in that extra capability. So there's enough capacity here to do a host of things."
At press time employing 195 full-time staff and between 20 and 25 part-time consultants, compared with 140 full-timers when it assumed control of the assets in April, M7 will wait to land its first new contract before adding more employees or committing further capital, said the CEO. Williams added that a breakthrough deal would likely come in "less than a few months," but again he wouldn't offer specifics.
"We think we're making progress," stressed Williams. "We've got major initiatives in all four of our business areas that will soon allow us to give you a better answer than that. There are several attractive opportunities on which we're working very aggressively. Life doesn't tend to give you all of those, but we only have to do one or two, and we'll continue to hire and grow."
Of course, the question on the minds of operators flying the 100 or so Dornier 328s in North America continues to center on service and support of their fleets. Williams still hopes M7 and AvCraft can reach an agreement, but much depends on the level of interest on the part of AvCraft CEO Ben Bartel.
"We're still not sure how much resistance Bartel may have; all we need is the update on the technical publications from Germany," said Williams. "If we get those, we could be [FAA certified] in a matter of a few days. But to date AvCraft has refused to give them to us."
"We're healthy; we're in good shape financially–a going concern with positive cash flow, and we're making a profit," he added. "But we'd also like to see the German operation healthy, be it under AvCraft or anyone else, and we're very disappointed that there doesn't seem to be any tangible progress over there."
Williams said he has held discussions with Bartel since AIN last spoke with M7 executives at the RAA Convention in Phoenix on May 19, but, as Williams related, "Discussions have been reasonable, but nothing has happened."
With its purchase of the San Antonio manufacturing plant, M7 owns the tooling for 328 wing production. If AvCraft plans to restart production of the 328 in Germany, it will likely need M7's wing-manufacturing capacity. However, at least 13 new completed 328JETs for sale continue to sit idle at the factory in Germany, as well as some unattached wingsets.
"I think we've been genuine and consistent in our desire to see a healthy program in Germany, and we have a lot of work in progress standing here to see if anything happens," concluded Williams. "We take responsibility for what's here. We'd like to help things work, but it has been somewhat confusing to this point."

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Tyronne Michael Green Sr., 52, a native of New Orleans and Vacherie and resident of Thibodaux, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Moses Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Tyronne Michael Tillman Green Jr. of New Orleans; one stepdaughter, Briana T. Tillman Green of New Orleans; his former wife, Brenda A. Tillman Green of New Orleans; his foster mother, Alma Roussel of Vacherie; three sisters, Annie Green Barnett, Vanessa Green Adams and Kim Poche Sullivan of New Orleeans; two stepsisters, Alvina Oubre of Vacherie and Nicole Vance of New York; two brothers, Leo Green Sr. of Harvey and Jessie Poche Jr. of Covington; and six step-brothers, MacArthur Webster, Danny Kennedy, Murphy Wheller and Richmond Gordon of Vacherie, Eric Vance and Dedric Vance of New Orleans.
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The project would upgrade San Clemente's wastewater treatment plant so it can produce up to 5 million gallons per day of recycled water suitable for irrigation. Currently the plant can produce 2.2 million gallons.
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A report to the council says San Clemente imports nearly 9,000 acre-feet of water per year and that this project could reduce dependence on imported water by 930 acre-feet per year. The city has received $6.1 million in state and federal grants and $14.3 million in loans to help pay for the work.
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Having not seen the photos of Scott, but heard about them, I'm guessing it's not his hand that he's dating, but just his index finger....
Having not seen the photos of Scott, but heard about them, I'm guessing it's not his hand that he's dating, but just his index finger....
[QUOTE=JustAskJulie]I swear the more I see the more I think that Diana and Scott are dating and just over compensating to cover it up by being mean to each other.
Something is definitely up with those two ????????
It was actually Shapiro ( producer) who said that pre game . It's just that with the twin thingy we have kind of forgotten that announcement.
Shapiro said for the first time ever a "committed couple" will be playing the game.
I don't know who that is , but something to watch for. They must be sick of pretending by now and may start to slip up.
I didn't know that!Originally Posted by eny
OK, I'm gonna guess Drew and Diane. Their home states are next to each other, they're the same age, they could've met at some sort of "twin convention", and ummmmm.......they both like Apple Jacks. They sat next to each other on the couch that first night in the house when everyone was introducing themselves.
And here's my guess at the 3 blank squares on the BB website: 3 twists. The Michael/Jennifer thing, the Adria/Natalie thing, and the "committed couple".
I think it's one for each twin that is doing the exchange... I still think there is another set that we don't know about yet... possibly Holly/Molly or possibly someone else. I've posted elsewhere that I don't think Di/Lindsey could pull it off as they just don't look enough alike and there's some tattoo issues... but I think there could be 4 people in the house with twins.
This is going to sound insane, but I think Scott and Will might be the committed couple. I've noticed that Will absolutely hates Jase, who hangs around with Scott, and yet often defends Scott to others. For instance, a couple of nights ago Will was talking to Lori (before the nominations) and they were talking about whether any of the other guys in the house might be homosexuals. Will mentioned Drew, saying no straight man would be bothered by sleeping with two girls (as Drew apparently was). Then, Lori brought up Scott and Jase and how vain they are, and Will talked about Jase and Jase's hair for the show, but didn't make fun of Scott. He also talked at one point about seeing Scott's privates (this was after the incident where Scott got into the shower and wanted to give the camera a show) and that he was impressed with them. When Lori was griping again about Jase and Scott, Will said that they have to vote off Jase, and that when Jase is gone Scott will probably calm down and tone it down. Will's hatred of Jase (but not Scott) just doesn't add up for me.
That's interesting, Catniptoy.
I find it interesting that Scott knows a heck of a lot about things like how to reduce bags under your eyes. He mentioned he's been to some sort of dermatologist laser center because football tears up your face, and he's a fan of their skincare products. He will not shut up about his hair, he obsesses about accessories, and his t-shirts are very neatly folded. None of which really means anything, but it does make you wonder.
Will is so sad right now - they even let that show in the broadcast tonight.
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IMO, there has to be something 'up' about every single person in the show because it's a game. A game has to have some air of fairness. With the twins and the brother/sister situation, there just may be something strange or connected between every person there that we don't know about just yet. If not, it's giving an unfair advantage to other players.
Since when does cbs ever care about fairness? Some of the players last year, did not have ex's in the house. Which is why I don't think that all of the guests have twins in the house. But I'm sure some of them do.
I don't think Scot is gay. I'm sorry, I just don't buy it. I know he is really into taking care of himself, but I think that stems from his own vanity, and his whole 'I love myself more than everyone else, I am god' thing ..
I don't think that they all have twins, but I think it's entirely possible that there are some siblings in the house who grew up together and who have been in the house together from the beginning (or other family twists that we don't know about yet.)Originally Posted by dietcokegirl
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Bud Selig did what I expected him to do. Knowing that the Universal Drug Policy might have been scuttled by the NFL's better showing in front of Congress, he's going to try and get a better deal from the Players Association while he can. Last week, Selig requested a "three strikes" policy with significantly greater penalties along with an expanded banned-substances list, and announced plans to drop the hammer on the minor leagues.
Marvin Miller has already weighed in on the union's shortcomings in this case--and it's hard to disagree with him, though I admired that the MLBPA did what they did--but the part of the Selig-to-Fehr-leaked-to-Barry Bloom letter that interested me more was Selig's call for a "steroid czar." Yes, that's my term and not what Selig used, but it's much along the lines of what I've been calling for--one person who is responsible for the complete program, from piss to punishment, and who is also responsible to the public and the media for answers. The HPAC has served its purpose well, but a "steroid czar"--if selected correctly--could handle the situation better. I'm not sure who that right person is and, given Selig's history, I'm not sure he'll select anything resembling the right person. For Selig, Fehr and baseball, this hire might be the defining one of the decade.
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BBW Interviews: Actor Scot A. Kaitanowski of Shakespeare in Delaware Park's HENRY V
You are currently in Buffalo's Shakespeare in the Parks "Henry V". What character do you play?
I'm playing The Duke of Westmoreland (Henry's Uncle) as well as Captain MacMorris.
What's it like to perform outside live where the elements (weather, insects and other outside influences) can make or break your performance? Have any humorous stories of working outside?
One the greatest aspects of Shakespeare in Delaware Park is performing outside, just as they did it in Shakespeare's day. There is something so magical about being on that stage in such a beautiful section of the park just as the sun is setting and the stage lights take over. You truly get transported to a different time. The lights do attract the bugs, however, and you will at some point swallow a few. The weather, too, can be a problem. It seems here in Buffalo when it rains in the summer it's usually a huge thunderstorm, so we either have to delay or cancel all together. And there are other elements that can distract, as well. During a monologue in "Richard III" a seagull landed on the stage so the actor simply directed the monologue to it. Later in the play another actor and myself were playing soldiers in formal military attire. Every time we went on stage a dog in the crowd would bark at us. The other actor summed it up by saying, "Well, we do look like mailmen."
We also perform on the 4th of July, so once it gets dark the fireworks in the area are pretty loud. Luckily "Henry V" has quite a few battle scenes, so that may work in our favor!
These may seem like distractions, but they're just part of what makes Shakespeare in Delaware Park so special.
Is this your first year doing Shakespeare in the Park? If not, what other roles have you done there?
This is my 3rd time on Shakespeare Hill...I played Brakenbury in "Richard III" , Marcellus in "Hamlet" and some minor roles, too.
In the fallyou'll be doing "The Crucible" for ART of WNY.
What character do you portray? Why this play? What drew you to it?
In "The Crucible" I'm playing Rev. Parris. I remember reading this play in HS and not quite understanding it. But as I got older and realized what an impact McCarthyism had in this country and unfortunately it seems to be happening again. There are so many groups of people being labeled "evil" and the bandwagon mentality of this country is mirroring this play quite profoundly. It's frightening, really. I hope people will catch all the symbolism and understand that it is still quite prevelant today.
You've built a very impressive acting resume over the last twenty years. Tell usabout your top five (more if you want) favorite characters?
I can't say there's a part I really didn't like playing but I do have some favorites. Subversive Theatre did a series of staged Twilight Zone episodes and in one, "He's Alive" I got to play Hitler. It was very difficult to play someone so filled with hatred. Another show I did with Subversive was "Marat/Sade" in which I played Jacques Roux, a crazed inmate who ranted about the state of society. It was an over-the-top part! I got to shave my head and rape a nun...not too many of those roles around. At ART of WNY I played Ansel in Tracy Lett's "Killer Joe" which was such a great experience because the play is very intense and the whole cast became very close. The same happened with two other parts, both were inmates in psychiatric wards. (I'm started to get typecast!) The show "Cosi" is about a case worker who wants to have the inmates put on a play as therapy. I played Roy, an inmate, who wants the play to be the Mozart opera, Cosi Fan Tutti. It was a very touching look at mental illness and making dreams come true. Just recently I played Harding in "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"...a real emotional roller-coaster.
Is there any roles you would want to play again?
I love the role of Scottie in Bernard Slade's "Tribute". I played it once years ago but I felt I was too young at the time. I think I finally have the maturity to play it properly. Well, maybe not the maturity, I at least look old enough now!
Who you want to play that you haven't yet?
Oh, there are so, so many! Sadly some of the parts I would love to play are in musicals, but I can't sing. If I ever get enough courage to take some singing lessons I would love to play Harold Hill in "The Music Man"...King Arthur in "Camelot"...or Don Quixote in "Man of La Mancha".
HENRY V, history play by William Shakespeare, presented by Shakespeare in Delaware Park, directed by Saul Elkin, starring Patrick Moltane, Tim Newell, Adam Rath, Scot A. Kaitanowski, Gerry Maher, Tom Loughlin, Darleen Pickering Hummert, Marie Costa, Arianne Davidow. Through Jul 13, Tue-Sun at 7:30. Shakespeare Hill, Delaware Park, behind the Rose Garden


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'Drawing attention' - a general, daily-use concept - and 'modifiying' - a clearly definable grammatical concept - are not the same. To assert than any adverbial can ever modify any substantive would be to contradict the universally accepted definition of an adverb(ial).
Huddleston and Pullum (2002, 594-5), writing of even in sentences such as Even you would have enjoyed dancing tonight, say "It usually precedes the head it modifies ..." (my emphasis added).[/QUOTE]
I have made clear on a number of previous occasions my thoughts on Messrs. Huddleston and Pullum and their so-called grammar of the English language (although I'm sure that a search would reveal them). This misuse of basic grammatical terminology is sadly typical of this slipshod and misguided handicap to the study of English.
You mean they put forward ideas and suggestions that don't agree with yours?This misuse of basic grammatical terminology is sadly typical of this slipshod and misguided handicap to the study of English.
Others disgree with your opinion. In his review of 'this monumentally impressive' grammar, Peter Culicover agrees with reviewers who have described it as 'a notable achievement', 'authoritative, interesting', 'one of the most superb works of academic scholarship ever to appear on the English linguistics scene ... a monumental work that offers easily the most comprehensive and thought-provoking treatment of English grammar to date'.


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A cost-benefit analysis of restoring the Em River in Sweden: valuation of angling site characteristics and visitation frequency
This article uses Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) to evaluate restoration scenarios aimed at improving angling on the Em River in Sweden. We find that none of the proposed projects are socially profitable when considering only values associated with angling. We rely on a Choice Experiment (CE) to derive utilities and estimate the monetary value of angling site characteristics and then also use the utilities derived in a visitation frequency using a two-stage budgeting approach. The visitation frequency is then used to extract values for fishing license sales and business-related income. The case study illustrates how CBA can provide useful insights into the potential economic returns of environmental restoration projects. Our case study also indicates that the results in terms of Willingness-To-Pay (WTP) and visitation frequency are general findings -- i.e. they appear similar across angling sites -- which is particularly useful from a policy point of view because it supports the use of benefit transfer for more cost-effective river management.
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eBay Founder Steps Up India Philanthropy
Omidyar Network, the philanthropic investing firm of eBay Inc. founder Pierre Omidyar, plans to plough as much as $200 million into India in the next five years. The organization's target: businesses and non-profits that can make a "social impact" and improve life for people on the lowest economic rungs.
The organization has had boots on the ground in India for about a year and is set to launch a formal office in Mumbai in September, said Jayant Sinha, managing director of Omidyar Network India, on Monday.
Even without a local arm, Omidyar Network has already invested $60 million of the firm's $350 million in total global commitments into Indian ventures, including D. light Design a firm that makes solar-powered lanterns, Quikr, India's version of the Craigslist online classified service, and various microfinance-related firms.
Among the key areas the group plans to target in the future, Mr. Sinha said, are businesses that aim to bring poor people into the banking system, social media enterprises and technologies aimed at making government more transparent. He said the amount Omidyar Network commits will be "driven by opportunities," but he expects deals worth $100 million to $200 million in five years.
"We're looking for organizations that are going to have breakthrough impact, and are going to scale and touch millions of lives," Mr. Sinha told India Real Time.
While in some ways it acts like a venture investor, Omidyar's funding mechanism is purely philanthropic.
"Basically, we have access to Pierre's checkbook," Mr. Sinha said. "We have one source of permanent capital and that's Pierre's wealth. He's very generous."
That means there's no time-horizon by which investments need to be made and no venture fund investors demanding a payoff. Profits from any investments—such as the sale of a portfolio company—are re-invested in philanthropic deals.
Mr. Omidyar, the French-born entrepreneur who founded eBay in 1995 and has a net worth estimated at over $5 billion, has become an active philanthropist along with this wife Pam in recent years.
The venture-meets-philanthropy model that Omidyar Network has followed is getting increasingly popular in developing markets. Acumen Fund, which calls itself "a non-profit global venture fund," has more varied sources of funds than Omidyar's organization but a similar approach to making investments. It targets sectors such as health, housing, water and energy.
In the area of banking for the "bottom of the pyramid," Mr. Sinha sees promise in the various efforts already underway to give poor Indians no-frills bank accounts in which government benefits could be deposited as cash. The trick, he said, will be giving people ways to spend that money digitally, such as online bill-payment or refills of mobile phone minutes.
"You have to create killer apps for people to spend it on," Mr. Sinha said. "Otherwise they'll just withdraw the money to pay for school or transportation or something else."
Mr. Sinha says social entrepreneurs in India face several challenges. One is distribution. Getting a product to a far-flung village is a huge hurdle, and even distributing in urban areas can be difficult given how fragmented the market is, with tens of thousands of mom-and-pop retailers.
"You can't just say, 'I'll go to Best Buy and they'l get me everywhere," he said.
Then there's collection—often it takes several months to get paid, even by the government, which leaves start-ups burning scarce cash. Also, he says, there are some businesses that are cheap to operate but costly to get off the ground, such as a water purification plant.
But the potential social benefits of taking those kinds of risks are huge, he said, since innovation out of India—whether in banking, water or solar lanterns—often has applications in Africa and other emerging markets.


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Adu makes history in debut for United States
SAN DIEGO, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Freddy Adu became the youngest player to compete for the United States in soccer on Sunday when he made his international debut during a 0-0 draw with Canada in a friendly.
The 16-year-old received a rapturous welcome from the crowd of 6,077 at the University of San Diego's Torero Stadium when he replaced injured forward Eddie Johnson in the 81st minute.
'I wasn't nervous,' Adu said. 'I've been waiting for it for a long time, and it finally came. I was very excited.'
Adu spent the past two seasons with Major League Soccer's D.C. United, and played for the United States in the FIFA World Youth Championship in June.
'I thought he did fine,' United States coach Bruce Arena said. 'He wanted the ball at the end of the game, which is good.'
However, Adu also picked up his first yellow card in the 85th minute for diving.
'The Canadian team made it difficult on us all night,' Arena said. 'It was tough to find space on the field. When we weren't able to win the ball and connect with our first pass forward, they were able to get organised and drop nine players behind the ball.'
Canadian coach Frank Yallop was upbeat.
'It was a great performance from our side of things,' he said. 'We've changed our system to a 4-3-3 where we could flood the midfield, and the system allowed us to attack as well as defend.'
In fact, Canada went close just after the hour when U.S. goalkeeper Matt Reis was called on to stop Dwayne De Rosario from point-blank range nine meters out.
'I thought we broke well and created some great chances,' Yallop said. 'As a coach, you can't ask for more.'
The match was the first of 10 the United States will play before heading to this year's World Cup in Germany.
They will next play Norway on Jan. 29 in Carson, Calif.


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by Cathy Simmons, Weight Loss Consultant
Recent studies suggest a connection between how much sleep a person gets and their ability to maintain a healthy weight. As people get older, they may have more trouble getting a good night's rest.
While some of this may be a result of stress or other environmental factors, decreasing melatonin levels in the body can also play a role. By taking melatonin supplements, you can get a better night's sleep and make it easier for your body to maintain a healthy weight.
Melatonin is produced naturally in the brain's pineal gland. It makes us feel drowsy and tells our body when it's time to go to sleep and when it's time to wake up. When we feel sleepy in the evening, it's because melatonin levels are rising as the body prepares itself for sleep.
Melatonin levels stay elevated during the night to help us stay asleep. Melatonin levels decrease as dawn approaches, which signals to the body that it's time to wake up.
Sufficient melatonin levels are needed for the body to properly regulate its sleeping and waking cycles. If melatonin levels in the body are too low, sleeplessness or insomnia can occur. Those persons lacking enough melatonin may notice they have trouble falling asleep or to staying asleep.
As human beings age, melatonin levels will gradually decrease, which makes sleeplessness more common. There are actually some older individuals whose bodies produce little or no melatonin at all.
Melatonin can be of benefit to people in the current high-stress, sleep-deprived modern world. Ask people how much better they feel after a good night's sleep, and they'll tell you it makes all the difference. Every aspect of life becomes easier when one's mind and body have been refreshed after a good night's sleep.
Researchers have confirmed a connection between low levels of melatonin in the body and a tendency to gain weight, particularly in the abdominal region. Getting a good night's rest is more difficult when melatonin levels are low. This lack of sleep leads to tiredness and irritability.
Chronic sleeplessness also increases the body's secretion of hormones like cortisol, leptin and ghrelin. Elevated levels of these hormones can cause a person to gain weight and will also make losing weight a lot more difficult.
With regards to weight gain in middle age, melatonin production decreases as we get older. Since melatonin plays an important role in helping people to fall asleep, this could explain why older individuals gain weight as the years go by.
There is some evidence to suggest melatonin can be beneficial in slowing down the aging process. In addition, melatonin appears to provide cardiovascular health benefits. The healthy heart benefits of melatonin come from its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Factor in weight loss, and you can see why taking melatonin supplements is increasing in popularity.
Low melatonin levels in the body can be brought back to normal levels over time. Fundamentally, melatonin levels are affected by the amount of light the body receives. That's why going outdoors in the sunshine naturally increases melatonin levels.
There are also certain foods that contain melatonin. Eating cottage cheese, tuna, oatmeal and soy nuts can help increase melatonin levels, so try to incorporate these into your diet. Remember that a healthy diet supports beautiful hair and skin.
Melatonin dietary supplement tables are also a good way to increase the amount of this hormone in the body. You may want to consult a medical professional before taking melatonin tablets to assure you understand the correct dosage for your particular circumstances.
Taking melatonin capsules can help people get a good night's sleep of longer duration. But there is a risk of melatonin side effects. For example, some people say they feel groggy the following morning and have trouble concentrating. Some other side effects can include upset stomach, headaches and extremely vivid dreams while asleep.
Getting a good night's sleep is vital to maintaining a healthy body weight. Melatonin and weight loss are connected because when you sleep better, it is easier to lose weight due to the body being in a healthier and more balanced state.
When we don't sleep well, food cravings and other unhealthy eating habits tend to emerge. When we feel tired or lacking energy during the day, we are tempted to reach for a candy bar or some other sugary "pick me up." This leads directly to overeating and weight gain.
That's why taking melatonin to help you sleep better is actually an effective and natural weight loss supplement. When you are well-rested and feeling fresh, you won't binge on comfort foods or sugar-filled snacks. Sticking with your diet plan is a lot easier as a result!
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X Factor's Frankie Cocozza and Holly Hagan: Hitch or Ditch?
Frankie Cocozza is fast painting himself as X Factor's bad boy and Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan doesn't come across as too innocent herself. But are the troublesome twosome meant to be? You decide in this week's Hitch or Ditch.
HitchFrankie Cocozza and Holly Hagan apparently spent the night together after hooking up at an X Factor party on Saturday at the Kensington Roof Gardens in London.
The two engaged in some steamy texting in sessions prior to Saturday night and Hagan believes theyâd make the perfect couple.
At only 18-years-old, the two seem to be carefree with Holly having been involved in some rather raunchy antics in the last series of Geordie Shore and Frankie making a name for himself as being Gary Barlow's rebellious contestant.
Hollyâs a straight talking Geordie lass so she might be just what is needed in order to tame wild Frankie.DitchFrankieâs known as a womaniser and since making his appearance on the X Factor heâs already been linked to three of his fellow contestants.
Holly, on the other hand, has confessed to cheating on her beaus.
All that hairspray and eyeliner the pair wear doesnât make for a handsome couple though.
Added to which, Frankie and Holly appear to be pretty reckless on their lonesome, so the idea of them uniting as one seems as though itâll lead to nothing more than a bad romance.
Oh, and one more thing, Holly had better watch out or sooner than later, her name will end up tattooed on Frankieâs behind…
Well that's what we think, but what do you make of the pair? Should Frankie Cocozza and Holly Hagan get it on? Vote in our Hitch or Ditch poll.


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The road we have all been watching has finally led up to this. Who will be the next heir to the X Factor Australia crown? Taylor Henderson? Dami Im? Jai Waetford? Many have battled, but it all comes down to this one night. So there is no better way to kick it off except for a group performance of a Ke$ha song, obviously.
You know, Cat Vas, killed her part in "Blow." I seriously wish she wasn't eliminated week 2, she had so much more to give to the season. I swear. Actually, more than Joelle ended up giving. Other standouts include the surprise of Adira-Belle. If only they didn't have that terrible week 1 song choice, they might have actually had a chance at making it a month into the competition. Taylor Henderson sounded fantastic in his falsetto, should've been using it throughout the competition more.
Jai Waetford getting third place is a great step in his career towards Justin Bieber fame and success. As for the other two "Purple Rain" was one of my favorite Dami performances. It was one of the best, being both semi-modern and classic, giving it a timeless feel to the song. "Wake Me Up" emphasized everything Taylor could be for current pop-stardom. This folk meets electronic dance is where it is at right now and there is really no reason Taylor couldn't be a part of it.
Congratulations to the girl who was eliminated before the final 24, but ended up winning the whole thing. Dami Im. Crazy. I always see Overs as having a disadvantage in these competitions, but apparently not in Australia with Samantha and Dami winning back to back. She is a worthy winner and I am excited to see what she comes out with in the coming months. "Alive" is a decent tune, I am not sure if it is as good as "What You've Done To Me," but I do suspect it will grow on me.
Did the right person win? Sound off in the comments below! Thanks for reading all season guys, much love Ed.


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Three thoughts heading into the U.S.' friendly against Canada in Toronto on Sunday (7 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, Univisión Deportes):

• Is it finally Altidore time? This is the third of five U.S. games in an 18-day period, but first-choice forward Jozy Altidore has yet to play after joining the squad on May 28, a full 13 days after the start of camp in Orlando. After the conclusion of Altidore's breakout season with AZ Alkmaar in the Netherlands, in which he scored 19 goals in all competitions, AZ refused to release him until it was required to by FIFA regulations. Jurgen Klinsmann pronounced himself "very angry" with AZ's decision, the latest snag in relations between the U.S. coach and AZ manager Gertjan Verbeek. (Former U.S. forward Earnie Stewart, now AZ's director of football, may have to play peacemaker again.) The Canada game, the last tune-up before World Cup qualifying starts on Friday, should be an ideal occasion to reintroduce Altidore, but it's not a certainty. Terrence Boyd showed promise at center forward against Scotland, and Hérculez Gómez was even better against Brazil. Might Klinsmann even consider a two-man front line with Altidore and Gómez?

• Message one: Stay healthy. Klinsmann has called this stretch of matches "a five-game tournament," but that's not entirely the case. If it was a tournament, the U.S. would be needing a win at any cost after a victory and a loss in its first two games (against Scotland and Brazil). But the games that matter most are the World Cup qualifiers against Antigua and Barbuda (June 8) and at Guatemala (June 12), and Klinsmann doesn't want to lose someone from a squad that appears to be without injuries at the moment. How that impacts Klinsmann's lineup choices remains to be seen. I suspect we may see some players on the field who weren't involved much against Scotland and Brazil. One position in particular I'll have my eye on is the one in central defense next to Carlos Bocanegra, where Clarence Goodson could get the start. Goodson got positive reviews against Italy in February, and both Geoff Cameron and Oguchi Onyewu had issues in the position over the past two games.

• Be better in the box -- at both ends. The main reason the U.S. lost 4-1 to Brazil wasn't that the team was lacking in "nastiness," as Klinsmann said after the game, but rather that the Yanks didn't perform well in front of the goal -- theirs and Brazil's. Attack-wise, the U.S.'s combination play and tempo in the midfield was pretty good against Brazil, creating several chances, but those opportunities too often weren't converted. Defensively, the Americans also made some key mistakes allowing uncontested runs into the box that resulted in goals. Brazil played like Brazil, too, and while Canada is expected to be more like Scotland than the five-time world champs, this game provides the chance in a road environment to show the U.S. can professionally take care of games the team is supposed to win.


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Dorman: Woods still has plenty of winning to do, this year and beyondTiger Woods is ranked No. 1 in the FedExCup standings and has won five times in 2013.August 13, 2013
By Larry Dorman, PGATOUR.COM
Now that 22 major championships have been played since Tiger Woods last won one, and 17 have passed since his last best chance to win one was snatched away by Y.E. Yang at Hazeltine, and 14 different champions have been crowned in the same span, it's as good a time as any to restate a fact so obvious it's hiding in plain sight.
Jack Nicklaus did not win his 15th major championship until he was 38 years old. Woods, who has been stuck on 14 since winning the 2008 U.S. Open, will be 38 years old when he resumes his chase of Nicklaus's career record of 18 major championship victories next season at the Masters. Be sure to tune in.
With all due respect to those who believe, for whatever reason, that Woods, who stands No. 1 in the FedExCup standings, now has no chance to overtake the Golden Bear – and there have been some strange opinions uttered in the public forums the past two days – a dismissive barnyard riposte favored by the great Miami Dolphin Coach Don Shula would be appropriate here.
Polite company precludes it, but it has to do with horses and contains a compound noun. Balderdash is a frequent, if antiquated, substitute.
Before going any further, let's deal with the supposition that Woods is an "old 37." Fact: his surgically repaired knee is stronger than it was at any point prior to the ACL surgery. As to whether his lower back twinges during the final round of the PGA Championship somehow presage his impending demise, view a replay of his 7-stroke win at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational two weeks ago. That was his fifth win this year, right?
There is a ton of young talent currently performing on the PGA TOUR. The pool is as deep as any I've seen in the past 40 years of covering golf. So, let's hope the question doesn't cause offense, but has anyone, other than Rory McIlroy, had a five-win season recently? Anyone at all? Because, not to put too fine a point on it, this is the 11th time in his career Woods has had five or more victories in a year.
And now, because Woods hasn't won one of the four designated major championships for five years, we're supposed to believe that the same guy who won 14 of the 46 majors played from 1997-2009 – better than 30 percent – has somehow forgotten how to win a Grand Slam event? Or, to cite one particularly bizarre rationale, that Woods no longer "deserves" to win majors because of "Karma"? Meaning what? That his abilities have been drained by things he may have said or done that have nothing whatever to do with his performance on the golf course or the exceptional work ethic that has driven him to 79 wins and the very threshold of Sam Snead's "unbreakable" record of 82?
Nothing at all wrong with believing in the concepts of mysticism, or applying those beliefs to the perceived impregnability of an existing record. I can vividly recall having said, when I wore a younger man's clothes, that there was "no way" anyone would surpass Jack's record of 18 professional majors "in my lifetime."
Such predictions are not based on actuarial tables. Mine, like most, had an emotional basis. You grow up watching someone play golf with the power, skill and precision of Nicklaus – a combination that led to Bobby Jones' brilliant summary of Nicklaus's game as one "with which I am not familiar" – then the tendency is to believe that the supernal nature of what you witnessed will not pass away. Reality usually intrudes.
That is exactly what's happening, right before our eyes, and has been happening ever since Woods arrived on the scene. Recall what Jack and Arnie had to say in 1996 after playing a practice round with the young Tiger at Augusta National. The two golf giants, who had somehow combined elements of fierce and friendly in their rivalry, agreed that this Tiger Woods kid would win as many Masters titles as the two of them combined.
So far, Woods has matched Arnie's total of four. It's unlikely he'll now add Jack's total of six to that. So, that prediction isn't coming to fruition. But could he win two more to match Jack's Masters record of six Green Jackets? We'll just have to see, and doesn't that make the next six or seven Aprils worth waiting for?
As for now, there's a good chance Woods may not be finished winning this year. The FedExCup Playoffs begin next week at The Barclays at Liberty National, and Woods has to be a serious threat to win his third FedExCup.
He also must be viewed as the leader in the PGA TOUR Player of the Year race going into the FedExCup Playoffs, with some competition from Phil Mickelson (two wins, including The Open Championship, two ties for second), Matt Kuchar (two wins, two ties for second) and Brandt Snedeker (two wins, a tie for second and solo second).
Is Tiger Woods done? Are you kidding? To paraphrase a country song, he may not be as good as he once was, but he's as good once as he ever was. And you can only win them one at a time.
Larry Dorman is a freelance columnist for PGATOUR.COM. His views do not necessarily represent the views of the PGA TOUR.


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Christie using cuts to the poor as leverage for tax cuts for the rich
This is commentary from political blogger and cartoonist Rob Tornoe.
Confused about what's going on in Trenton? Wondering why Christie is calling back the Legislature when everyone thought they'd be on vacation?
Unlike most things in New Jersey politics, this one is pretty straightforward.
Gov. Christie is hoarding money saved by cuts to programs aimed to help poor and working class families, and using it as a bargaining chip to ram through tax cuts that will predominately favor the rich.
Sadly, it's all so he can get a bright, shiny tax cut star to wear to the Republican National Convention in Tampa in August.
"Lowering the tax burden imposed on every New Jersey resident is a matter of unique and critical public interest that demands our immediate and full attention," Christie wrote in his letter to members of the Legislature. Keep in mind, "every" really means "wealthy" when Republicans tend to use it.
If his intentions were to truly help New Jerseyans in need, maybe he would have thought twice before vetoing many items from both the budget and supplemental spending bills that would have actually helped alleviate the burden on middle and working class families.
These cuts include:
- $50 million to restore the earned-income tax credit for the working poor, something he proposed himself back in February.
- $330 million in programs that would have sent some energy tax receipts to municipalities to help relieve property taxes.
- Bills that would have given municipalities two additional years to spend affordable housing trust funds before they revert to the state.
Sadly, no one in Trenton is altruistic, and both sides are playing politics on this one. Still, this time around it seems Democrats are taking the route of fiscal responsibility. After all, they did set aside $183 million in the budget to pay for Christie's tax cut, so long as the extremely-optimistic revenues Christie promised actually happen. It's Christie who is acting like a spoiled brat on Christmas Eve.
"I have to wait until tomorrow morning?!? But I want my tax cuts now!!!!"
"The governor's insistence on tax cuts now, before we know if we can truly afford them and six months before they would even take effect, is a platform built on national campaign rhetoric rather than fiscal reality," said Senator Paul Sarlo, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee. "Let's be perfectly clear: we all want to cut taxes. But first, we absolutely need to be fiscally responsible."
The Legislature also passed an income tax increase on millionaires, using the fund to help shoulder the property tax burden for middle-class families throughout the state. Their plan would only affect about 16,000 millionaires in the state, and the tax increase would only be applied on every dollar earned over $1 million. Sensible, right? Targeted to help middle and working class families, right?
Not according to Christie, who has become no more than a parrot for Republican talking points when it comes to millionaires and job creators. I guess he doesn't count the guy looking to start a pizza joint in Beachwood as a job creator, which is a shame. If only property taxes were lower, that guy might be able to afford to start his business and hire some employees.
As long as we continue to coddle the wealthy, things will be okay, right Governor?
Rob Tornoe is a political cartoonist and a WHYY contributor. See more of his work at RobTornoe.com, and follow him on twitter @RobTornoe.


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[Happy Birthday] Super Junior's Yesung Turns 28
On top of Super Junior claiming the number one spot on the Oricon daily singles chart in Japan today, member Yesung has another reason to celebrate as it's his 28th birthday!
Yesung's baby photos just made our Friday brighter, so scroll down and get ready to squeal.
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NEW YORK (Mar. 31)
The new U.S. policy on Palestine was termed today "an act of betrayal" by Orthodox, Conservative and Reform rabbis at a special "Service of Prayer and Intercession" arranged by the New York Board of Rabbis at Temple Ansche Chesed here. Dr. Abba Hillel Silver and Rabbi David de Sola Pool were among the speakers.
The board, which represents the Orthodox Conservative and Reform Rabbinates, adopted a resolution expressing "profound shock and deep grief of the American Government's reversal policy" with respect to the partition of Palestine.
"It is the conviction of the New York Board of Rabbis that this act is a betrayal of the hope of the Jewish people that has been fortified by the conscience of humanity speaking through the United Nations," the resolution continued. "It is also a gross surrender to force. Such a surrender threatens the destruction of the hope of humanity in the U.N., an instrument for preserving peace and promoting Justice for all peoples. We call upon the Truman administration to recall the reversal and to return to the plan, approved by the General Assembly of the U.N."


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Penn Medicine Offers Area's Only Online Patient-Accessible Health Record
Penn Medicine has launched myPennMedicine, the Philadelphia region's only online patient-accessible health record.
The secure, patient portal enables Penn Medicine patients to review important information contained in their health record, including laboratory and test results, lists of medications, and diagnoses. They can also request prescription renewals, and physician referrals and pre-certifications, all by simply logging on to
myPennMedicine.org from their computer.
An especially valuable feature of the portal is that it allows patients to directly ask their Penn health care team questions, as well as request and manage appointments.
"Health care at Penn Medicine is a partnership between our patients and their care teams," said Ralph Muller, CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which along with the Perelman School of Medicine comprises Penn Medicine. "myPennMedicine is a vital part of that partnership by helping increase communication and sharing of information. And the level of security with myPennMedicine is superb."
Dr. John T. Howell III, medical director for health information technology of Penn Medicine's Clinical Care Associates, said that "Patients can gain significant benefits by subscribing to myPennMedicine. These include quick access to important information—such as test and lab results. And because myPennMedicine provides alerts to patients when they are in need of a colonoscopy, Pap smear, or flu shot, patients can stay healthier longer."
myPennMedicine was initially launched in a pilot phase in 2008 and now has 50,000 subscribers, with 300-400 new users signing up weekly.


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The Chino Valley Unified School District will hold its Festival of the Arts on Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chino Hills High School, 16150 Pomona Rincon Road.
On Tuesday, the program will feature jazz bands from Magnolia Junior High and Chino Hills and Ayala high schools.
The program Wednesday will have jazz bands from Chino High and Townsend Junior High.


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House OKs bill excusing nursing women from juries
Thu, 27 Mar 2014 15:43:04 GMT —
Nursing mothers could not be penalized for breast-feeding in public nor be required to serve on juries under legislation advancing in the Missouri House.
The House approved the measure 150-0 on Thursday, and it now moves to the state Senate.
Nursing mothers would be excused from jury duty with a written note. The bill also states breast-feeding in public or private would not count as sexual conduct or be considered public indecency or obscenity. Local governments could not enact ordinances that restrict breast-feeding.
The legislation is sponsored by Democrat Rory Ellinger, of University City. Ellinger has been diagnosed with liver cancer and could not attend Wednesday's House debate, much of which focused on praising his service.


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thinkgibson's review published on Letterboxd :
Lovers of cinema, gather 'round – Quentin Tarantino's latest movie has landed in theatres in a spectacular fashion. Inglourious Basterds (sic) is the type of film that grabs you by the throat, roughs you up, and then leaves you in a heaving heap wondering what exactly just happened.
Set in World War II, Inglourious Basterds features an ensemble cast of oddball characters constantly working against and with each other. Brad Pitt plays a US Lieutenant with a Louisiana accent and a penchant for Nazi scalps leading a rag-tag group of American Jews in a vengeance campaign across occupied France. Colonel Landa, a top Nazi played brilliantly by Christoph Waltz, works to hunt down these so-called "Inglourious Basterds" and other Jews-in-hiding. Various locals and turncoats also join in on the drama, conspiring for (or working against) a plot to firebomb Hitler and the Reich elite. It's a typical Tarantino plot, filled with twisting storylines that converge to a climactic and all-revealing ending.
Don't let this description fool you, however, as Inglourious Basterds is not an action movie nor a typical war movie in any fashion. The handful of scenes are softly paced and dialogue heavy, but not in a manner which is boring or slow. It is a testament to Tarantino's brilliance that the audience can sit for two-and-a-half hours in absolute awe of the characters on screen without so much as yawning. Every single word or gesture is absolutely quintessential in building the tense emotions on which each scene thrives.
When the action does come, it is fast-paced and over-the-top gory. The scattering of violent scenes, though short in actual length, dangle in the viewer's mind, casting shadows of doubt over the rest of movie. Adding to this haunting sense is the cinematic fashion in which the scenes are shot. Extended close-ups offer a sort of facial study, allowing for all the fear and tension the characters feel to be transmitted into the viewer. Wide shots composed of contrasting figures in domineering positions create a compressive, surrounding effect. Add to this the slowly building soundtrack (in which David Bowie's "Cat People" has a beautiful role) and the overall film takes on an offsetting tone of emotions under pressure.
It is this nagging doubt that leads to the underlying meaning of the movie, that of a mocking indignation of revisionist history. The uber-vilification of Nazi Germany in modern society and the uncontrollable rage it cultivates is shown for all its hyperbolic nonsense in Inglourious Basterds. The immense violence perpetrated by the supposed "heroes" only serves to disgust, creating a moral dilemma regarding the act of vengeance. Inglourious Basterds serves as an anti-war movie movie, a sort of condemnation of the modern cinema goer's lust for bloody revenge on film.
From the superb acting to riveting dialogue to intelligent plot, Inglourious Basterds is the greatest cinematic experience 2009 has offered so far.


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From shrinking salaries to the growing demand for labor lawyers, an inside look at the numbers that count
UK law firms report flat revenues
Things are looking tough for law firms across the pond. As the financial results begin to roll in from U.K. law firms, the figures aren't as rosy as many will like. And the blame firmly is being cast at the troubled European economy.
Dewey encourages partners to jump ship
It looks like the bitter end may be near for embattled New York law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf. The remaining four members of the firm's new management team, following Steven Davis' ouster over the weekend amid questions surrounding his conduct and a Manhattan district attorney's office probe, sent a memo...


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Just opened the mail left on the porch today and was happy to see the fabrics I ordered arrived. Yay! I feel an all day craft bender coming on! I have always been a more primitive/traditional style person. Just recently I've been interested in the newer fabrics available by those great modern designers. I thought these fabrics would look great as heart bowl fillers, don't you? Or perhaps a small apron or two?
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Katie Croom of Fort Smith celebrated her 100th birthday Thursday. She was born Aug. 28, 1914.
Leadership Franklin County Director Marci Gage of Ozark recently announced the program's 2014-15 class.
Housed at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, Leadership Franklin County develops current and emerging leaders to work together to serve the good of Franklin County and surrounding Arkansas River valley communities.
From August to May, the following participants will be educated and challenged during monthly, daylong sessions as to the needs and opportunities of the regional and dynamics of social and economic change:
• Kevin Berry of Ozark, owner, Ozark Ford.
• Erin Brickley of Ozark, associate registrar, Arkansas Tech-Ozark.
• Bill Brockett of Ozark, owner, Hillbilly Realty.
• Amber Canada of Magazine, information technology manager, Arkansas Valley Electric.
• Bettie Jo Gilmer-James of Ozark, AVP/deposit operations officer, Bank of the Ozarks.
• Chad Graham of Alma, store manager, Walmart.
• Cindy Ham of Charleston, program chair, University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service.
• Misty Hawkins of Charleston, branch manager, Charleston Public Library.
• Sheila Hiatt of Charleston, owner, Party Elements.
• Susan Holman of Ozark, insurance agent; Franklin County Farm Bureau.
• Travis Johnson of Ozark, center safety officer, Cass Job Corps U.S. Forest Service.
• Brian Lachowsky of Altus, administrator, St. Mary's Catholic Church.
• Scott McKenna of Charleston, aerospace medical serviceman and health technician, Air Force.
• Linda Millsap of Ozark, executive director, Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Andrew Post of Ozark, president, Post Familie Winery.
• Kale Rudolph of Ozark, computer information systems program chair, Arkansas Tech-Ozark.
• Halie Schaffer of Charleston, administrative nurse, Greenhurst Nursing Center.
• Lucas Skaggs of Ozark, assistant superintendent, Ozark School District.
• Brian Truxaw of Ozark, branch operations manager, Bank of the Ozarks.
• Cheryl Warden of Ozark, administrative assistant, Franklin County Judge.
• Brittany West of Ozark, student.
• Cecil Zolliecoffer of Ozark, manager, City of Ozark Water Department.
For information about Leadership Franklin County, visit its website, www.atu.edu/ozark/lfc.
Roy Culverson of Fort Smith was elected to the Southern Bowling Congress Hall of Fame at the annual Board of Directors Meeting Aug. 17 in Jackson, Miss. The Southern Bowling Congress is made up of nine states and recognizes men who have been outstanding leaders in the sport of bowling and supporters of the Southern Bowling Congress.
For several years, Culverson has participated in the SBC Tournaments, held the position of delegate and is currently serving as a director on the board. He has been dedicated to the promotion of the sport of bowling and has been a leader in the local, state and regional associations. He served as the executive secretary/association manager of the Fort Smith ABC/USBC Association for more than 40 years and is a member of the Fort Smith Bowling Association Hall of Fame. He has served as executive secretary/association manager of the Arkansas State ABC/USBC Association for about 20 years. He is a member of the Arkansas State Bowling Association Hall of Fame. He is past president and a life member of the Arkansas State USBC Association.
The Southern Bowling Congress Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be in March in Birmingham, Ala.
The Crawford-Sebastian Community Development Council announced its sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, according to a news release.
The program will provide meals at no separate charge or at a reduced charge to enrollees at participating daycare homes or centers and will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, the release states.
A complete list of participating homes and centers can be obtained by calling 785-2303 ext. 112.


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CLEARWATER — Drivers on Cleveland Street will soon encounter orange cones, barricades and detour signs as the city begins another phase of streetscaping, this time between Myrtle and Missouri avenues.
The $2.9 million project is set to begin Feb. 7 and is projected to last about a year. The first phase, expected to last six months, will run from Missouri Avenue westward through the Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue intersection.
That intersection will close when work begins, and the busy intersection at Missouri Avenue and Cleveland Street will be shut down about three weeks later. Detours will reroute drivers north to Drew Street via Jefferson Avenue and Grove Street, and south to Court Street via Lincoln Avenue and Pierce Street.
The second six-month phase will address Cleveland Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue west to Myrtle Avenue, with no intersections closing. The streetscaping is being funded through the Community Redevelopment Agency.
Tim Kurtz, the city's engineering project manager, said he expects the project's timing to differ from that of the previous Cleveland Street makeover, which lasted 18 months during 2006 and 2007 and stretched from North Osceola Avenue to Myrtle Avenue. He's even optimistic the work will be completed earlier than the one-year projection. "We're hopeful we'll be able to beat that schedule," he said.
Geri Campos Lopez, the city's director of economic development, expects the project should hit fewer snags underneath the asphalt than the last project, where bricks from the original road were uncovered.
City Council member and CRA board member George Cretekos said the new look of Cleveland Street will help further revitalize the district. "It's to help spur economic development and create that neighborhood feeling," he said.
Almost no complaints were made when city officials met Thursday morning with local business owners and residents who may feel an impact once construction starts.
Pat Farmer, president of the Upper Pinellas District Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, said he's not sure what impact the construction will have on the organization's thrift store, but that a strong base of returning customers should help it weather the inconvenience. The thrift store is set to move to a new location this year, but not before the project gets under way.
Farmer isn't worried. He recalled the loss of traffic on the street when the new Memorial Causeway Bridge opened in 2005, and how the business still held on. "We survived that," he said. "My guess is we'll be able to survive this."
Danica Hanghofer, 43, is glad to see the project take off but wishes the city would start it near her home, in Mediterranean Village, instead of further east. She said she's been waiting for streetscaping for years, adding that she also understands that businesses may be affected.
"There are good points and bad points," she said.
Gary Payne, general manager of Nature's Food Patch Natural Market Cafe and Deli, said while construction might cause a few temporary headaches for some of his customers, he sees the long-term benefits. "The street beautification is going to be good for the area and good for business overall," he said. "The people that want to shop here will find their way here."
The new streetscaping project will bring a number of changes to that stretch of Cleveland Street:
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A question for you 4 cylinder owners...
Hey guys, I've been out of the Jeep world for a little while now after I sold my '99 Grand Cherokee, and I'm itching to get back into it. At the moment, I'm without a vehicle (not a big deal because I carpool with the fiance anyways) but I want a fun, reliable, around-town ride. I don't have any highway commute, and when I do, it's only the occasional hour ride to the beach or the casino, so nothing major. I've been thinking about looking for a clean YJ as a daily driver, mostly since it's what fits my budget right now. Today, I stumbled across what I think is a nice find, and have been emailing the owner, but wanted to come here for a few personal opinions first.
So the Jeep is a 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande, Champagne in color with a super clean tan interior. It of course has the 4 cylinder, automatic, 4wd, and everything is all original with 97k. Comes with a perfect hardtop, and a soft top that is just missing the frame. Has new tires and lots of maintenance receipts. It's quite possibly one of the cleanest YJs I've found in my area, and he's asking $3500 for it. I've already talked to him some, and he's open to taking about $3000, and I'm hoping once I see it in person, maybe even more like $2800 or so.
For what I'm looking for, does this sound like a pretty decent deal? I thought the price seemed pretty killer for the miles, I've yet to find a sub-100k YJ in my area on craigslist before. It's also really clean, just minor bubbling rust on one fender in a pretty hard to see spot, with a little scaliness on the frame, but no rust/rot. Easy enough to sand up and undercoat well.
Now, I know the 4 cylinder is "underpowered" for most, but is it good enough for around town cruising? My commute is only 10mins one way, probably 4-5 miles to get to work, non-highway, so I don't need a racecar. I've heard the 4 cylinders fetch the best mpg, what could I expect out of it?
Probably more importantly, how reliable is the 4 cylinder and the auto? I don't recall ever hearing really great things about the auto, and while I don't mind driving a stick (I'm a UPS driver and drive a Cummins w/Spicer 5spd daily) the auto would be nice after a long day on the road on my knees :2thumbsup:
Would love to hear anyone & everyone's thoughts and opinions. Hopefully I can get to go see it in person this week, and if all goes well and I feel good about it, pick it up this weekend.
And just a note: I know most always say, "Just look for a 6 cylinder instead." I completely understand that theory, but I really don't need the extra power honestly, and most nice, clean, stock 6 cylinders with fuel injection are much higher priced, often out of my budget. IF I ever wanted to go that route, it would be a fun swap down the road, to just stick a '95 YJ 4.0/aw4 in there, but I really don't see a need for it right now. Thanks again!
I say go for it.
I have a 4cyl YJ and it is way underpowered. I recently bought a CJ with the 258 and it is a world of difference.
I plan on keeping the 4cyl since it has a lift, hard top and lockers for the winter drives, but I really like the extra power of the 258.
Anything you can drive rust free in CT is wort that much. For Vegas that would be a steal.
Me and my 2.5L YJ get along fine we are both slow and old. Buy it and enjoy it.
i have a 4 banger in my yj, its getting a 5.3 next week. i hate the 4 cylinder. although if your not ever going far it wouldnt be bad.
2.5 with a 5speed is barely liveable. Couldnt imagine an auto. It is clean though
Thanks for all the input so far guys. I have the same concerns too, I know the 5spd ax5 is alright, but the auto is only a 3spd!:eek: but it's just so nice and clean, I'm thinking at least test drive it, so I know first-hand what it'll be like. And maybe down the road, if it's that unbearable, with the cleanliness and low miles, I could probably sell the stock drivetrain for some decent money to fund an upgrade of some kind. That would be far future and prior to lots of planning and deliberating, but definitely an option before the mileage climbed too high.
The cleanliness of this thing just keeps distracting me :drool: lol, I gotta stay focused.
If you keep it stock you will be fine.
When I was shopping for a wrangler I was told the same thing. Hold out for a 6cylinder. The 6cylinder models were all way over priced and no one wanted to bargain. So after 2 years of searching I bought a 94 with the 4 cylinder and 5 spd. It does need some work and 5th gear does not work but I love it. Yea the 6 cylinder has more get up and go but I was not looking for a race car. I say check it out real good and drive it. If you like it go for it.
I bought a 85 Rio Grande champagne, just like that for $3400. Mine needed some work and was far from that clean. In the Northeast if it is solid take it. If the 4cyl is that bad swap it out at least you have a great start.
For me the 4cyl is livable, the gears are better then other 95 4cyl because it is a Rio Grande. Is it slow, yes. Is it fun as hell to drive, yes.
Do it.
stock it is fine.
Mines on 35's though, and it is NOT liveable haha
I run my 4cyl with 36's with stock gears. It's an in town daily driver. It will run 60 in 4th no problem though. It is pretty slow but I don't care. I get about 15mpg still as well. Lol I got 19 with my 32's.
If you need a highway driver then leave it stock or get a 6cyl.
On s funny side note. I ran a 4.o tj auto with 35's when I had my 32s I pulled away from him til 50 mph. It was the slowest drag race you ever saw.
I got the opportunity to drive a 4 cylinder auto YJ a while back... My 5 speed 2.5L was a rocketship by comparison, you will hate yourself after a while for buying it. The automatic kills every little bit of power the 2.5L had, forget about getting anywhere ontime without at least a half hour head start. The 3 speed auto even kills the 4.2 and 4.0 engines, though they at least have the muscle to roll up to speed, the 2.5L does not. Any hill is going to kill it big time.
I would say hold out until you either find a 6 cylinder or a 4 cylinder with a 5 speed. At least the 4 cyl 5 speed can get up to the speed limit in a reasonable amount of time. You couldn't pay me enough to DD a 2.5L auto.
I have a 94 4cyl auto and i love it. Yes it's underpowered with the 3.73 gears and 35's but my commute is identical to yours and i don't mind. everyone is different though. Mine is locked front and rear and, like i said, on 35's but i kind of think the lower power keeps me from breaking things :pickle: Also, my experience with this one is that it has been VERY dependable. i bought it with 122k miles and it now has 150k. I did a compression test a couple months ago just to see where it was at and the numbers were between 144 and 151 so it's doing well. By the way, if it checks out, that looks like a great deal.
I cant speak to the automatic but my 4 banger does fine. I am on 33's with stock gears still and I can cruise at 70 - 80 and do 65 up the mountains here. I got 260,000 out of the first engine then an exhaust valve broke and killed it. I have about 150,000 on the replacment engine. I replaced my 4 cylinder with another 4 cylinder if that tells you anything. I can get 18mpgs if I am easy but usually average 13 because I run it hard. I used to DD it but I drive 100 miles each way to work so I bought an old cavaleir beater to save some money and the jeep is now just my toy. That thing looks nice I say jump on it. You can always regear it to get a little more power and with the 95's the swap to the 6 cylinder isnt very hard. You add 2 wires to the harness for the two extra injectors the rest of the sensors and harness is plug and play. Then you need to move the motor mounts to the new position.
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When teachers retire, they're not simply ending a career, they're ending a lifetime of meaningful relationships and actions that have shaped the futures of our young people. Teaching these days is often times a thankless job. Presenting a gift to teacher upon retirement is a tangible sign of your appreciation.
Elementary school teachers instill the fine art of sharing. Honor the retiring teacher with a share of stock in a company that highlights his or her hobbies, passions, sense of humor or dreams. For the teacher who always loved something sweet, buy a share of stock in Krispy Kreme Donuts. Buy a share of stock in a jewelry company or gem distributor for a teacher truly worth his or her weight in gold. Sites like OneShare.com allow investors to buy just one share. There's also an option to have it framed for display.
If Mrs. Jones plans to remodel her kitchen and take a class in gourmet cooking, honor her retirement with a gift card to a cooking store where she can choose a fine quality skillet or an assortment of gourmet spices.
If Mr. Smith hopes to grace the greens during his retirement, a gift certificate for a round of golf at a local course will be appreciated.
Use your crafting abilities to create a memory scrapbook. Seek assistance from other parents and teachers in acquiring photos and ideas. Prepare the book in chronological order to recount the past years and a career well worth remembering.
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Model mom Milla Jovovich and her gorgeous daughter Ever, 3, paid a visit to a playground in Beverly Hills, California yesterday (April 29). The Resident Evil star, who looked casual but chic in high-waisted jeans, a navy top and wedge sandals, kept a close eye on her preschooler as she took a turn on the swings.
Milla has been keeping herself very busy these days. She has several film projects on the go at the moment, including The Three Musketeers, which co-stars Orlando Bloom.


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2. Bring along a flashlight. It will help you locate the buttons on your camera and spot any wildlife nearby.
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4. Stabilize your camera with a tripod or other sturdy surface. This technique helps in low-light situations. You need a long exposure to grab all the available light, which means a shaky hand could blur the image.
5. Shoot photos at different angles - sit down, climb on fences or chairs. You may be able to capture the perfect photo from an angle you never expected.
6. Don't use the flash. Using the flash at night may overexpose elements of your photo. Turn it back on if your photos are too dark.
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Austerity takes its toll with suicides increasing in Greece
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- Greeks, once proud of their country and culture, in desperation are resorting to taking their own lives as debts, evictions and taxes continue to mount.
Desperation is driving many Greeks to take their own lives. There has been a
40 percent increase
in the recorded suicide rate in Greece since the austerity measures hit the country.
Caught between dropping employment opportunities and a rising cost of living, made worse by repeated tax hikes, Greeks are struggling to make ends meet. Worst affected are those who live in large cities where businesses have been hardest hit.
Last April Greece had its "Arab Spring flare up moment" when Apostolos Polyzonis, a local businessman facing bankruptcy, set himself alight outside a bank in
. A couple of days later, a former pharmacist on pension, shot himself in the
in Syntagma Square, just outside the Greek Parliament. In the suicide note he left, he said he was protesting against government tax hikes which made it impossible for him to have any kind of dignified life. "This," he wrote, "is preferable to scavenging in rubbish bins looking for food."
Since those two high-profile incidents, Greeks have become accustomed to hearing about suicides in the news
and the
. This is a country where public services have been the first casualty of the austerity measures. Suicide helplines have long been severely curtailed or completely shut down, leaving those most in need to their own fate.
With the rest of Europe and the world focused on dealing with their own pressing problems brought on by the crisis, Greeks will have to try and work this out themselves any way they can.
Greek society has a long tradition of providing close-knit community support. In times of difficulties, the community as a whole has rallied to those in need before the state could do so. But the constant erosion of wealth and earning power, the high unemployment rate, and the degradation of the standard of living of so many Greeks has conspired to rob Greeks of their pride and unravel even that traditional support.
The result is that Greeks continue to die, their lives subject to the whims of a financial crisis many had nothing to do with, and which they feel powerless to defend themselves against.
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