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Welcome to the forum burnish.
Religions need books because they don't have gods.
Once again, welcome aboard. I see from your profile that you reside in the 'wilderness'Any chance you'd like to narrow that down at all? I'm a curious soul...I'm also a Christian, one of only a few that post here, and probably the one who posts most regularly.I'm an Australian. Try not to be over-awed.
Nice to meet you gentlemen. Have any advice for me as a newbie?
I have a friend in Australia who needs to be saved. A most stubborn man named Anthony. Could you send up some prayers for him?
Welcome to the forum burnish. I look forward to getting to know you, and learning about your beliefs.
Welcome to the forum.I'm sure lots of people would like to discuss your beliefs and the videos but usually that kind of debate is held in threads away from the introductions one. If we get too involved in here the mods may gently nudge us to take it elsewhere on the forum.
Welcome to wwgha, burnish. And good luck to ya, things can get pretty hot and heavy around here once a new theist user joins the forum. It's not unlike a feeding frenzy. Hope to see ya around the boards, man.
Have any advice for me as a newbie?
Welcome to the forums, I am sure you'll get into some interesting discussions. QuoteHave any advice for me as a newbie? I have some. The first would be to read the rules. They're not all your typical forums rules as we have rules for discussion. Generally it is considered important and fair that people stick to them. Anything you say you will be held accountable for, so if you do break a rule, like say, if you shift a goal post, people will likely pick you up on it and they'll be able to easily find your original statements. Not saying that you will do this, but it's quite common, so I thought it worth mentioning. Preaching. This is a big 'no'. I just watch the video you posted and I can understand where he's coming from, from the eyes of a Christian what you're doing is saving us, because you don't want us to suffer. I can appreciate that, conversely as an atheist who doesn't believe in the bible, I see that you're living a delusion and are wasting your life, you only have one life and it shouldn't be living in fear of going to hell or worshipping a non-existent God or even restricting yourself because of your faith. To me, breaking you free of that would be a kind act. However, there's a few things I understand, one of them is that if I were to 'preach' my atheism to you or to come from the angle that I'm 'saving' you, then there's a high chance you'll be turned off and it won't work. I accept that you don't think or feel the same way I do about it. I understand there's the prospect of being wrong, no matter how much I think I am right, I am human therefore I am susceptible to error, so I remain open minded and don't assume with great authority that I'm right, this means if somebody were to show me that I'm wrong, then I will change my mind. If I am right and you can be convinced, then I feel the best way is through science and reason. I can't just sit there and tell you there is no God, just as you can't sit there and tell me that there is one or sit there and tell me that bible is true and use the bible to back all those claims up. So I think, coming back to the point here, you won't reach out to anybody if you've come here to preach or even come here with the attitude that you're coming to 'save' us. Because that says to us, "you're not willing to listen, you're not willing to accept the prospect that you might be wrong and that any discussion will be one-sided" and that's not how it works and of course, it's not really fair on anybody. Intellectual honesty will go a long way. Even if people don't like what you're saying, don't ever try to deceive anybody or try to be intellectually dishonest, this ties with our rules of discussion, for example, shifting goal posts, stonewalling, making strawmen, dodging and refusing to provide back up to any claims where asked. If you don't know the answer to a question or you feel you can't provide what people are expecting. Be sure to state it, if you can't argue a point, it doesn't mean you've lost, it just means your argument isn't strong enough or you don't have the research for it. If it gets to that, be sure that you won't be able to convince people that your argument is valid and the reason they're not agreeing with you is not that they're blind to the truth (as people have claimed before) it's just you've not got enough to back your own claims to convince them otherwise. Yes, we're a tough bunch to crack and to be fair, so are you guys.If you're ever overwhelmed, as there's a lot of people on this forum and many will offer lengthy replies, then say so, do your best to address everybody, but also understand we prefer quality over quantity, so lets say you only have 30 minutes to reply, it'd be better for you say, "I'm sorry I can't address all of your posts and I will try and get back to them, but there's so many" and then say, spend those 30 minutes on a well thought-out reply to one post, rather than short responses to many posts. Of course, if you're commonly overwhelmed, we do have 'The Shelter', which is much more relaxed.I think the important thing to note is that this place, for theists and atheists alike, require people with thick skin who won't cave in under pressure. The reason I say this is that discussions can get pretty heated and in depth and people do try and scrutinise and sometimes even to a fine detail. This is the kind of discussion forum this is and it isn't for everybody. My advice would be, don't take anything personally, but if somebody does step out of line, report them, unfortunately, mods aren't omniscient and don't see everything that goes on. There's a lot to bear in mind there, I know, but don't let it scare you and I hope it helps you. We're actually nice people, I hope that you do stick around and get into some interesting discussion and debate. People tend to get banned from here because they don't respect our rules and how this forum operates and you wouldn't believe how many people have failed to do so, but we do get people like magicmiles who do their best and are respected for it. Also, we've got a 'chatter' section, feel free to join in for something more casual or even for some banter.
No trouble. I feel I should also add, maybe it's a redundancy, but we do get it, try not to make assumptions. Even in this forum the atheists are varied, be it in opinion, attitude or perspective. There's actually a lot of misinformation around on atheism and things associated with atheism. You're welcome to ask questions and if there's anything you might have been misinformed on, we can inform you. Also, if anybody misunderstands anything you say, don't be afraid to correct them on it or if it requires a separate discussion altogether, don't be afraid to challenge them in a separate discussion (probably in a new thread). Most people here are ex-Christians, but obviously their knowledge doesn't extend to the entirety of all ~38,000 sects.
Welcome burnish. Thor bless.
Hi there burnish! It's nice to meet you!
Hello, burnish, and welcome aboard!
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Kevin Gray's On Baseball: Fisher Cats' roster starts to take shapeBy KEVIN GRAY
New Hampshire Union Leader
March 30. 2013 8:13PM
Nashua native Kevin Nolan, drafted in 2009 by the Blue Jays, has been climbing through the minors and waiting for his chance to shine with top prospects at Double-A New Hampshire. Although Toronto has yet to finalize its rosters for minor-league affiliates, it's looking good for Nolan, a Nashua South graduate.
There's nothing left to prove in Single-A, where the versatile infielder batted .316 last season while settling in at shortstop for the Dunedin Blue Jays. Last week, the 25-year-old was the starting shortstop for Double-A games against Pirates and Yankees minor leaguers.
A hungry bunch of Fisher Cats arrive at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport on Monday, ready to begin the 10th season in franchise history. First-year manager Gary Allenson, who played for the Red Sox from 1979-84 and finished his career with the Blue Jays, will be on that flight along with pitching coach Tom Signore and new hitting coach Richie Hebner, who played 18 seasons in the majors.
Who else is joining the Fisher Cats?
First-round draft pick Deck McGuire, who took the mound for New Hampshire's Eastern League championship clincher in 2011, has been ticketed for The 603 along with fellow right-hander Ryan Tepera, based on recent workouts and game reports from Dunedin, Fla. It can be a nerve-racking final week of spring training as players hang in limbo. When the big-league team makes its final roster cuts, a domino effect ripples through the minors.
One of the Blue Jays top pitching prospects, Sean Nolin, is expected to begin the season at New Hampshire. Nolin, called up from Single-A at the end of last season, dazzled the Jays' brass while making three starts for the Fisher Cats. The 6-foot-4 lefty was among an elite group of Toronto minor leaguers not traded over the off-season. Ex-Fisher Cats Travis d'Arnaud and Jake Marisnick were traded, along with starters Noah Syndergaard and Justin Nicolino as the Blue Jays went "all in" - at least that's their motto - for the 2013 season. The Jays landed Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey, Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Josh Johnson, among others.
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FISHER TRACKS: The Pirates acquired former Fisher Cats catcher Brian Jeroloman from the Indians and sent the 27-year-old to Triple-A Indianapolis. Jeroloman spent parts of four seasons with the Fisher Cats, first arriving in Manchester in 2008. In 2011, he spent 37 days in majors but never entered a game, the result of a hand injury suffered on the day he was called up by Toronto.
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SEA DOGS TAKING SHAPE: Former Red Sox No. 1 prospect Anthony Ranaudo, who battled through a slew of injuries last season and struggled at Double-A Portland, is set to reboot for 2013. The 6-foot-7 righty will begin the season with the Sea Dogs, looking to build on a strong spring training. In a recent outing against Twins minor leaguers, the 23-year-old retired all 13 batters he faced, striking out seven while touching 98-mph on the radar.
Daniel Bard? Yes. The 27-year-old begins the season at Portland, pitching in the Eastern League for the first time since 2008. The fireballer struggled as a starter and reliever in 2012, logging a 6.22 ERA in the majors. Portland catcher Christian Vazquez is another player to watch when the Sea Dogs make their first visit in May. Vazquez, 22, impressed the Red Sox during the Arizona Fall League and also at big-league camp. In addition to above-average defensive skills, Vazquez also some pop, homering against the Orioles in Sarasota, Fla.
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LOCKE FINISHES STRONG: Pittsburgh lefty Jeff Locke, a Kennett High of Conway graduate, worked six scoreless innings in his final outing at spring training. Locke, who has been named the fifth starter in the Pirates' rotation, allowed four hits and struck out three in a 2-1 victory against the Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday. The 25-year-old notched a team-high three wins and posted a 2.63 ERA in the Grapefruit League. Locke is scheduled to pitch against the Dodgers on Saturday.
Staff writer Kevin Gray covers pro baseball for the New Hampshire Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News. His email address is email@example.com

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Legions of UA fans were saddened by the death of the former UA athletic director, who died at the age of 73 on Saturday at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina from pulmonary problems.
Hannah Trammell was 13 and at one of her first University of Alabama football games when she met Mal Moore.
"He drove up on this Alabama golf cart and said 'I have two 50-yard-line tickets here, you go enjoy the game,' " said Trammell, now a 22-year-old UA senior from Hayden. "I had no idea who he was, but I could tell he was somebody important. He was so distinguished."
Trammell's father Scott Trammell knew exactly who the athletic director was.
"It didn't surprise me a bit that Mal Moore would do something like that," he said. "Alabama football and people surrounding it are great folks."
The Trammells were among the legions of UA fans saddened by the death of the former UA athletic director, who died at the age of 73 on Saturday at Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina from pulmonary problems.
Hannah Trammell had the chance to tell Moore of their first meeting when she met him again in January. She was working as an intern for Caring Days, a day program for adults with memory disorders and went to Moore's office with director Vicki Kerr. Moore learned Trammell was a football fan, and took time to show her photos he had taken during the 2012 football season.
"I'm sure he was busy, but he took the time to talk to us," she said. "He put on his coat, and buttoned it up just to take a picture with me."
Kerr, who has known Moore for many years, said she wasn't surprised to hear Trammell's story about the football tickets.
"He told me that he always liked to go out and give tickets to people who had kids," Kerr said. "He was a genuinely nice guy. For all the awards and recognition he received, he was still totally humble."
Kerr said that Moore was always a supporter of Caring Days. The organization's new building that opened in 2012 was named the Mal and Charlotte Moore Caring Days Center, in honor of Moore and his wife.
Charlotte Moore was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1990 and died in January 2010 at 71.
Moore would visit her at least once a day, sometimes twice, when she lived in LaRocca Nursing Home in Alberta, said former director Lyman Hardy.
"He'd show up at 10 after 12 every day or right at 5. He'd have lunch with the nurses, he was just like one of us," said Hardy, now director of Morning Pointe, an assisted living facility in Tuscaloosa. "Someone asked why he would visit every day if she didn't know who he was. He answered 'But I know who she is.' That's just the perfect example of what you should see in a marriage. He was such a good soul, a kind and decent man."
Kerr spoke at a conference with Moore and learned that they had the same way of preparing for a public speech — by not writing the speech ahead of time.
"He said 'I never prepare what I'm going to say, I just get up and talk,' " she said. "But he spoke from his heart. Everything he said, he spoke from his heart."
She recalled hearing Moore tell the story of when he realized how serious his wife's condition was. He was the quarterback coach at the time and was at an away game in Mississippi, Kerr said. He called several times to check on Charlotte, but couldn't get her. Finally, a neighbor who had no luck ringing the doorbell walked to the rear of the home and saw her through the window, looking at the phone as if she didn't know what to do.
"He told that story, and he told about how he would see his neighbors and friends, husbands and wives, going out to eat dinner. He hadn't been able to do that for years," Kerr said. "I admire people who, when they say 'in sickness and in health,' they mean it. That was him."
Moore was a source of inspiration for other caregivers of Alzheimer's patients, Kerr said.
"He would have men call him, who knew that he had a demanding life. They would call and ask 'how do you do it?'," she said. "He would be encouraging to all of them, try to help them and let them know that they could do it."
Amy Bryan Baggett worked as an assistant to Moore and his assistant Judy Tanner between 2000 and 2004.
"Coach Moore was funny, charming, generous and most of all, real," she said. "He had a welcoming personality and handled many tough situations with grace. The love he had for his wife, Charlotte, was, to say the least, inspiring. He will be missed by many ... not only because of what he did for the University of Alabama, but because he was just a great person to know and love."
Former UA Athletic Director Cecil "Hootie" Ingram hired Moore as associate athletic director.
"He got things going in a positive direction," Ingram said. "He didn't panic, he was always cool. Calling plays for Coach Bryant can put a lot of ice water in your veins."
Moore had a good sense of humor, he said, and was well-liked by players and staff.
"Mal didn't have a big ego. He was always a team player. If things went good, he didn't feel like he needed to take credit," Ingram said. "He was just a regular guy. He liked people, he liked to be around them and he liked to help people out. He was a good man."
Funeral announcements for Moore were pending Sunday night.
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Nashua to be reimbursed for Nemo expensesBy BENJAMIN C. KLEIN
Union Leader Correspondent
March 19. 2013 9:14PM
NASHUA - With more snow and a nearly $1.3 million winter budget just about expended, Nashua was prepared to dip into a snow trust fund to ensure plowing would continue, but on Tuesday officials were told that the federal government will reimburse the city for most of its expenses related to winter storm Nemo.
Mayor Donalee Lozeau said it is a relief that the city wont have to dip into the snow trust fund, an emergency fund set up for winter services, after being told the city is eligible to be reimbursed for the $250,000 spent on Nemo.
"Typically it is a 75 percent reimbursement," Lozeau said. "Without this we would have had to go into the trust fund, and I am relieved we wont have to. While it is there for exactly this purpose and shows the wisdom of having it, it is always good not to use it. This way you're not competing with dollars (during budget season) to make sure you can replenish it."
Lozeau said the city is in the process of filing to be reimbursed for Nemo with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and that she expects a final determination to be made on how much the city will get in 30 to 90 days, after which she said the funds will soon become available.
Lozeau said she wouldn't guess as to how much the current snowstorm will cost the city. She said the city has spent "close to $1.3 million this winter."
With a budget for snow removal totaling $1.27 million and over 70 pieces of owned and contracted equipment, the Nashua Department of Public Works has 700 lane miles of road stretched out over 1,400 streets to cover and spread between about 85 employees.
To supplement the city's snow removal force ,the city contracts 15 to 20 pieces of equipment during a bad storm.
Despite the million-dollar budget, Department of Public Works Director Lisa Fauteux previously said that a bad storm can easily cost the city well over $100,000.
Lozeau has said this winter that she has been happy with the work the DPW has done on snow removal.
"I think they are doing a great job. It's always a challenge to see what winter will bring you, and sometimes it is easier to do the really difficult storms like Nemo instead of multiple nuisance storms, when you are constantly sanding and salting a few inches at a time. People don't see them the same way," she said.


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The difference between the yields on two-year debt and 10-year notes steepened to almost the most since May on optimism the global economic recovery is strengthening, reducing demand for safe-haven assets.
Treasury benchmark 10-year note yields touched a one-week high as demand for Italian bonds at an auction indicated the region's debt crisis is easing. U.S. government debt declined yesterday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the euro-area economy will slowly return to health in 2013. Italian 10-year bonds extended an advance, narrowing the yield difference, or spread, over similar-maturity German bunds to less than 250 basis points, or 2.5 percentage points, for the first time since July 22, 2011.
"There has been more optimism and increasingly less concern over Europe, and other sovereigns, which have performed better of late," said Sean Murphy, a trader at Societe Generale SA in New York, one of the 21 primary dealers that deal with the Federal Reserve. "As we get closer to 2 percent, investors will jump back into the market. But, until then, we should see more volatility than people think."
The 10-year yield fell two basis points, or 0.02 percentage point, to 1.87 percent as of 1:19 p.m. New York time after climbing to 1.93 percent, the highest level since Jan. 4, according to Bloomberg Bond Trader prices. The price of 1.625 percent note due in November 2022 rose 6/32, or $1.88 per $1,000 face value, to 97 25/32.
The yield on the 30-year bond fell three basis points to 3.05 percent.
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Italy sold 3.5 billion euros of debt maturing in December 2015 at an average yield of 1.85 percent, down from 2.50 percent at the previous auction on Dec. 13.
The difference in yields on U.S. two-year notes and 10-year debt expanded to as much as 1.67 percentage points after touching 1.69 percentage points on Jan. 4, the widest since May 4. The average last year was 1.52 percentage points.
U.S. government securities traded close to the least expensive levels in eight months. The 10-year term premium, a model created by economists at the Fed that includes expectations for interest rates, growth and inflation, was negative 0.69 percent. It reached negative 0.68 percent on Jan. 3, the least costly since May.
A negative reading indicates investors are willing to accept yields below what's considered fair value. The average last year was negative 0.77 percent.
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First Methodist Church of Oak Ridge has a jewel in its Moeller pipe organ, which boasts 2,795 pipes, three manuals and 49 ranks. It is always a thrill when the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association features it in a concert such as the superfine program presented Saturday night.
First Methodist Church of Oak Ridge has a jewel in its Moeller pipe organ, which boasts 2,795 pipes, three manuals and 49 ranks. It is always a thrill when the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association features it in a concert such as the superfine program presented Saturday night.
Dan Allcott, ORCMA's director and conductor of the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, is inviting Tennesseans to fill the guest artist spots this season, hence the moniker "Tennessee Sounds Good to Me." Who better to sound good on the mighty Moeller than multi-award-winning Knoxville native Malcolm Matthews? He is the student who at age 11 "wowed" fellow organists at a master class, playing a Mendelssohn Sonata with the maturity, expression, and facility of organists twice his age.
Maestro Allcott chose Poulenc's powerful "Concerto for Organ, Timpani and Strings in G minor" for Matthews' homecoming performance. The top-level rendition appeared last on the program, but since I am aiming for biblical correctness, the last shall come first in this exalting review.
Poulenc's orchestrations and scoring for organ and timpani are peerless, and Matthews' colorful registrations were well chosen. They were often gentle and mellow, but when the time came for full organ, nothing was held back. Matthews was equally adept at controlling the dynamics, not an easy task on a three manual organ with additional foot pedals to navigate.
The concerto with seven continuous movements had multiple contrasts in tempo and mood. We loved it when the orchestra's big climaxes, laced with exciting strident chords and romantic lyricism, gave way to solo organ. It sounded as if a family of woodwinds was suddenly performing a cappella. Occasionally the majestic organ declamations sounded like Bach. At other times, the modern orchestrations brought Stravinsky to mind. Perhaps this is the time to heed Poulenc's advice: "Don't analyze my music — love it!" To love it also meant loving the way our super talented Maestro Allcott inspired everybody to give their all, loving the beautiful way Robyn James played her viola solo, and loving the dynamism created by timpanist Scott Eddlemon. We all know that a well-placed timpani roll can excite like few other instruments, yet sometimes it is the mellow melodic functions or the haunting off beats that send the chills up the spine. As always, Eddlemon was always on cue.
Opening the program was Monteverdi's "Sinfonie E Ritotnelli" from "Incidental Music to Orfeo." Monteverdi's music fits between two traditions — Renaissance and baroque. The pioneer opera composer gives us transitional music — the kind one might hear between scenes or the kind that accompanies action. He would have us picturing nymphs and shepherds or hearing heavy-voiced instruments bringing us tragic news. All of this opera telling is "acted" out by the orchestra. Furthermore, if you heard players "singing" madrigals you were not hallucinating. The tonal beauty and the Gabrieli type cadences were never lost on us. All was good.
There was no cause to raise eyebrows during Elliott Carter's "Elegy" or Phillip Glass' "Company." Carter's neo-classical "Elegy" was surprisingly lyrical, even calm and introspective. We think we heard some Samuel Barber influences in the beautifully expanded melodies. Playing with pleasing warmth, the orchestra made a good case for Tennessee sounds good to me.
Minimalist Phillip Glass' alluring pulse and evolving melodies pull us hypnotically into his music scheme. His "Company" in four movements was characteristically repetitive with ostinatos and evolving melodies. We particularly enjoyed the Indian and African flavors along with the undercurrent of harmonic rhythms akin to pop and rock.
Rounding out the program was George Gershwin's "Lullaby for Strings," originally a homework exercise. If all exercises were that pretty, we might enjoy practicing more. How lovely was the harmony coming to us like human voices singing in harmonic thirds or sixths.
Saturday night's concert in an aesthetically appealing sanctuary on a snowy but beautiful Saturday evening did not even hint at the routine, and this ORCMA fan went home happy as a clam.
Becky Ball is a frequent reviewer for The Oak Ridger.


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Contract dispute with Manchester teachers' union continuesBy TED SIEFER
New Hampshire Union leader
June 25. 2013 11:00PM
MANCHESTER — Two more school employees unions have signed onto new contract deals, but the dispute with the teachers' union continues.
The Board of School Committee on Monday ratified two-year contracts with the district's principals and the directors and coordinators. Both are represented by Teamsters Local 633.
The agreement is essentially identical to the one offered to all five of the district's bargaining units: An increase in health care premiums to 15 to 20 percent (depending on the health plan), coupled with a 2.17 percent raise each of the next two years (the raise is linked to the tax cap).
The agreement with the directors and coordinators is projected to save the district about $39,000 over two years, while the agreement with the principals is estimated to cost the district $13,000 over two years. The unions are the smallest of the five district employee associations, representing less than 100 employees.
Ward 10 school board member John Avard, who chairs the board's negotiations subcommittee, said the salary raises were costly for the principals, since they are the most highly compensated employee group in the district.
Avard said he was obligated, out of principle, to make the same offer to all of the district's unions.
He reiterated his call for the teachers' union, the district's largest, to accept the board's offer. "In the end, this deal takes one more group off the island," Avard said. "It's the same package, everything."
The contracts were ratified by the school board on Monday by 10 votes.
Mayor Ted Gatsas voted against them, arguing they didn't bring enough savings or concessions.
Gatsas said he was especially concerned that the principals' contract made no provision for increasing the number of work days per year, a change he and Superintendent Thomas Brennan have backed.
Instead, the negotiators agreed to form a committee in the fall to study an increase in the working days.
"They're saying, 'Here, we'll give you this contract, but in September let's talk about extra work days,'" Gatsas said. "Why would (the principals) do that?"
Meanwhile, another contract dispute has emerged with the teachers' union, the Manchester Education Association, this one concerning a Memorandum of Understanding that alters the start and stop times for teachers in the fall. School principals have raised concerns that the change could threaten student safety, since it would require teachers to stay only five minutes after classes get out, rather than the current 15.The MOU was signed following the adoption earlier this year of a new school calendar that shortens the school year by five days, while lengthening the school day.
Webster Elementary School Principal Chris Martin spoke before the school board Monday, arguing the shorter after-school time for teachers could pose a safety problem if, for example, a fight breaks out, or kids need help boarding buses.
"The problem is this does not allow for enough time to supervise the kids," Martin said. "We can only rely on the generosity of teachers so much."
The school board on Monday rejected a plan to spend close to $500,000 over two years to pay for more staffing time for teachers, as well as to bring back Building Level Instructional Leaders (BLILs), teachers who take on administrative functions at schools.
The plan was considered too costly. Gatsas noted that it would offset nearly all the savings from contract concessions with the unions that have reached agreements so far.
Avard said he was hopeful that an agreement could be reached with the teachers in the interest of student safety.
"We're exploring all options, as far as the calendar goes," he said. "In the end, I have a lot of confidence the two teams will sit down and work things out."


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STOCKTON - Authorities are looking for Ryan Miner, 23, and Matthew Riddle, 19, in connection with a convenience store robbery that occurred about 5:30 a.m. Feb. 3 at a Quick Stop Market in the 3500 block of West Hammer Lane, police said.
STOCKTON - Authorities are looking for Ryan Miner, 23, and Matthew Riddle, 19, in connection with a convenience store robbery that occurred about 5:30 a.m. Feb. 3 at a Quick Stop Market in the 3500 block of West Hammer Lane, police said.
A store clerk told officers he was assaulted by four men who stole cigarettes and other merchandise valued at about $300 and then fled. The assailants were described as four white men 18 to 20 years old with medium builds and one white woman, police said.
Authorities said the woman, 22-year-old Brooke Ekas, turned herself in to police Feb. 8. She was arrested on suspicion of robbery, burglary and criminal conspiracy, police said. Authorities are now trying to locate Miner, Riddle and two other unidentified men, officers said.
Investigators have determined that the same five people stole items from a 7-Eleven store near Pacific Avenue and Rivara Road about an hour before robbing the Quick Stop, authorities said.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at (209) 937-7911.
STOCKTON - An 18-year-old man was confronted by three men in his front yard about 7:20 p.m. Thursday in the 1600 block of East Eleventh Street, police said. One asked the victim if he "banged." When he said no, he was chased across the street by the three assailants, who caught and beat him until his family came to his aid, authorities said.
One assailant fired two rounds from a handgun, striking a vehicle parked nearby, authorities said. The victim was taken to a hospital with a laceration to his head.
One of the assailants was described as an Asian male about 16 years old standing 5 feet 2 inches tall with a thin build, a black T-shirt, blue jeans and a red beanie. The second was described as an Asian man, 20 to 21 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and heavyset with a red shirt, blue jeans, black beanie and a black handgun. The third was described as an Asian man, 18 to 19 years old, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall with an average build, a red T-shirt and blue jeans.
STOCKTON - A man who tried to take cologne from a department store in the 5100 block of Pacific Avenue about 6:55 p.m. Thursday slashed three guards as he tried to escape with several items, police said.
Jeffery Harrison, 49, was arrested on suspicion of robbery after he was eventually stopped. A guard from the store alerted two other guards in the mall. When they confronted him, he pulled out a box cutter and slashed at them, police said.
One guard was cut on the left calf, and one was cut on the right arm, authorities said. They were treated at area hospitals for their injuries.
STOCKTON - A 27-year-old man answered a knock on his door in the 4500 block of North El Dorado Street about 8:35 p.m. Thursday when two men came into his home demanding money, authorities said.
One of the assailants struck the victim in the face with an unknown object, and the second searched the room, taking two credit cards, two phones and three Internet cafe cards, police said.
One assailant was described as a man 20 to 35 years old, possibly known as "Perry," wearing a black sweater, blue sweats with white lettering on the left thigh and tan-colored shoes, authorities said. He was armed with a black handgun.
The other assailant was described as a man wearing a black hat with white lettering, a blue jacket with white cursive lettering, blue jeans and tan shoes. He, too, was armed with a black handgun.


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~70 years ago, the bombing of London and Dresden - neither were tried as war crimes. Last significant carpet bombing of a major city - Operations Linebacker and Linebacker II 1972.
Following the discussions of "How can we make this more effective, we have smart bombs and missiles capable of striking to within 5 metres at 1000 miles.
War consists of both sides telling the other, "Stop it!" One usually comes out on top.
I'm not sure what this constant reference to children is - are they somehow more valuable than non-combatants in general, the old, the sick, the perfectly fit who have evaded the draft? I'm old and I'd expect some concern if I were killed!
If the goal is perpetual war, then mission accomplished.
Actually it doesn't. One could conceivably be all-powerful but not exceptionally intelligent.
^^^^This. It used to be illegal to be a war profiteer. Now it is just good bidness practice. The drone strikes are tragic. We are only getting away with this sh!t because of our superpower status. And the fact that we are doing it to brown people nobody cares about. But we won't be the big bullies on the block forever. When China, India (or Russia or Iran) decides to send a few drone attacks our way, we will act like the world had ended. Because for, us, it will have.
BTW The attacks on civilians in Pakistan under the guise of fighting terrorism is creating more hatred for us around the world. I work with young people from these areas and they think our government is incredibly stupid. They like the US and want to understand us. But they can't figure out why our response to so many things is to bomb and kill a bunch of people, just like the terrorists.
it sounds like you found the perfect job for someone as anal as yourself screw, and i mean that in a good way. i bet you don't let anyone get away with squat, cause someone could poke an eye out. you check shoelaces when you come in, make sure there's no trip hazards?
i think that you can have accidents...
Can we discuss the alternatives here?
4 or 5 insurgents dead.
there is no point in discussing how the enemy was born, that is a thing of the past.
Objective: Contain the enemy
If you are in charge, what would you do Quesi and Screwtape? We don't have a time machine to undo the past
4 or 5 insurgents dead. alternative: 4 or 5 males (age unspecified) dead. Labeled insurgents by virtue of the fact that they are males (age unspecified) and we killed them. Kinda like defining torture as "something we don't do", thus any torture we do cannot be torture, since that makes it definition, not torture. "Insurgent" has kind of be redefined as "a guy we killed".
Quote from: sun_king on February 13, 2013, 12:48:11 PMthere is no point in discussing how the enemy was born, that is a thing of the past.It strikes me as emminently important to know how the enemy was born (if there even is an enemy). Understanding the enemy - what he wants and why - present options for what victory can look like. It does not necessarily have to be the death of one or the other of us. If all he wants is US soldiers out of his valley, then I see a win-win opportunity. "If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles""The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting."- Sun TzuIt seems to me we have never known or understood our enemy. Or at least, never had a clear idea of what "victory" was or when we could stop fighting. Are we supposed to fight as long as someone on the planet uses the name "al qaeda" for himself?
Quote from: sun_king on February 13, 2013, 12:48:11 PMObjective: Contain the enemyThat's vague. I don't know what that means. If you mean "prevent all attacks on the US forever", you are shit out of luck. <snipped for brevity>Until I know what you mean I cannot accept or reject your options, though I do find them limiting on face value. 1. Or you think you can
Quote from: sun_king on February 13, 2013, 12:48:11 PMIf you are in charge, what would you do Quesi and Screwtape? We don't have a time machine to undo the pastExactly whom are we talking about? Afghanistan? Pakistan? Yemen? Somalia? Al qaeda (whatever that means)?
Generally speaking, our ME problems are of our own making. As a start I would...severely curtail the assassination-by-drone programpull all our troops out of iraq, afghanistan, etc.Stop trying to have puppet governements. In the long run, they hurt us. See Iran.stop trying to promote democracy. most people don't have it because they are not ready for it. heck, I hardly think the US is ready for it anymore.revoke corporate personhoodcease torturecease covert operationstry to reform the monolithic intelligence community to make them actual intelligence gathering entitiescease all financial and military support for Israelbroker a fair resolution for the palestinians. de-garrison the planet. we have expensive military bases everywhere. Why? To "project power". That seems unnecessarily hostile to me.
But, assume there was one bad guy there, would you risk sending your ground troops in an effort to apprehend him/her?
Would you risk your intelligence assets to stakeout the place and confirm he/she is the one you are looking for? Or would you let him be and plan his next attack on you?
Drones discussion sir, we need not really worry about the enemy and the politics involved.
Thats why I insisted on the present, enemy is there, you know how he was born, you know how you can win[2] You send in your assets at this point. 2. Or you think you can
the rest seems to be more ideological, no offense,
You risk your men and women's lives as they do the same things the drone has been doing. Your people's lives.
If in Afghanistan, the same enemy will kill in thousands, the same people whom you dont want to be collateral damage. That wouldn't be morally correct.
How would you suggest the containment of the enemy is to be handled? The threat is undeniable, action is inevitable.
stop trying to promote democracy. most people don't have it because they are not ready for it. heck, I hardly think the US is ready for it anymore.
You know, I really am a champion of democracy. Rule of the people. I believe in the concept.
But when I think about women in Afghanistan, they really got screwed over by "democracy."
Which pissed off his whole mosque. Who do you think those people are more pissed at. The al qaeda guys or the US. How many suicide bombers did we recruit that day?
And screw, I agree about the democracy thing.
Having worked with poor people in several different countries, I agree that it is hard for ignorant, illiterate, isolated people to make good decisions about their lives.
Quote from: ParkingPlaces on February 14, 2013, 11:47:32 AMWhich pissed off his whole mosque. Who do you think those people are more pissed at. The al qaeda guys or the US. How many suicide bombers did we recruit that day?Is this a drone problem or an Intelligence problem?
I think most people have a lot of untapped potential.


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Lightning is what insurance companies might call high risk or accident-prone.
Lightning is what insurance companies might call high risk or accident-prone.
I was pretty accident prone as a child from getting eight stitches in my hand after getting it caught in a lawn chair, then ripping out said stitches two days early by falling out of a tree, to piling up just about every wheeled vehicle I could manage to get my hands on. My mom spent plenty of time in emergency rooms.
I'm a lot older and a little smarter so my trips to the ER have decreased, but now Lightning seems to be following in my footsteps.
I noticed right off Lightning seemed to have a tendency for "oh, crap," moments.
A few short days after we "rescued" Lightning from his former home he had a disagreement with Hudson or Theo while heading down the road at 45 mph in the back of the Ford Ranger. It ended with him running after the truck hollering "wait for me" after he fell or was pushed out. Nothing hurt but his pride that time.
A couple fights with Theo when the two were working out the pack hierarchy led to a few late night runs to Countryside Veterinary in Great Bend for stitches on one or the other.
Last fall while I was cutting wood around the farm. Hudson and Lightning were sniffing out the grounds and would occasionally disappear for longer and longer periods of time.
After one of these periods I noticed Lightning up by the house with a guilty look on his face and a slight limp. Upon closer investigation, I found what appeared to be a small caliber bullet hole in his right butt cheek.
As the spot of blood turned it was another weekend trip to see Dr. Niederee for stitches and shots.
Sunday loaded up the Toyota with gear to go cut some firewood for a disabled friend of mine near Great Bend. His dog died recently and he is found of the pair of big white dogs so after loading the chain saw, fuel and other supplies I loaded up Lightning and Hudson.
As an afterthought I grabbed the double-edge axe off the porch and tossed it in the back as well.
We stopped at Dillons in Great Bend to grab some baked chicken, dog snacks and other items before heading out to the field. As I rounded the backside of the truck I saw a bloody smear on the side fender and tailgate of the truck. Both dogs had a couple spots of red on them. Lightning lay in the back of truck licking a front paw.
"What did you do now?"
I can't remember how many times I heard that growing up through my teens, 20s, 30s and 40s.
Fortunately, Dr. Niederee, who should be on my speed dial, was a few blocks south at a 4H function. He took a quick look and once again we were off on another Sunday afternoon run to the animal hospital.
From what I could gather from the evidence while Lightning was bounding from side rail to side rail in the back of the truck he must have slipped off the edge and landed on the axe I tossed in when we left. He had a fairly deep cut right where his toe connects to his foot. A few stitches, and some catbacker purple tape and he was good as new. At least until the pain medicine wore off later that day.
After we got out of the hospital I gave Lightning the obligatory, "see what happens we you horse around like that," speech I got more than once growing up. But considering I was the one that threw the axe in the truck in the first place, I'm not so sure if Lightning has the accident-prone trait, or if he is just collateral damage from mine.


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Manufacturing in the U.S. expanded at a faster pace than forecast in February, reaching the highest level since June 2011 as factories boosted production.
The Institute for Supply Management's factory index advanced to 54.2, from 53.1 in January, the Tempe, Arizona-based group said today. The figures exceeded the most optimistic forecast in a Bloomberg survey in which the median projection was 52.5. A reading greater than 50 signals expansion.
Orders expanded the most in almost two years, the report showed, as manufacturers such as Applied Materials Inc. emerged from an industry setback in the second half of 2012. The production gains complement a rebound in the housing market and help underpin the economy amid budget disputes in Washington.
"There is some momentum being built in manufacturing," said Tom Simons, an economist at Jefferies Group Inc. in New York, whose forecast of 54 was the highest in the Bloomberg survey. "It's encouraging that pent-up investment demand is finally being released after being restrained by the fiscal cliff."
Stocks trimmed losses as the figures. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index dropped 0.1% to 1,512.46 at 10:35 a.m. in New York, after falling as much as 0.9% earlier.
Estimates from the 81 economists surveyed by Bloomberg ranged from 50.5 to 54. The gauge averaged 51.7 in 2012 and 55.2 in 2011.
China Manufacturing
Elsewhere, two Chinese manufacturing indexes showed a slower-than-estimated pace of expansion in February. The official Purchasing Managers' Index was 50.1 in February, the weakest in five months and down from 50.4 in January, according to a report from the National Bureau of Statistics and China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing today in Beijing. A separate gauge from HSBC Holdings Plc and Markit Economics dropped to a four-month low of 50.4 from 52.3.
In the U.K., manufacturing unexpectedly shrank last month as orders plunged. A gauge of factory activity plunged to 47.9, compared with a revised 50.5 in January, Markit and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply said today in London.
Manufacturing in the euro region contracted for a 19th straight month. Markit's index held in February at 47.9. While the gauge for Germany, the area's largest economy, climbed to 50.3 from 49.8, Italy's dropped to 45.8 from 47.8.
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Mike Timlin made his 1,000th game memorable for the wrong reasons. In seven batters, the White Flag allowed four hits, one walk and four runs. I'm not sure why Manny Delcarmen was not used in that 6th inning spot -- the score when Timlin came in was only 4-3. MDC did start the eighth.
But the Red Sox rallied against the weak O's pen. Three runs in the seventh: Dustin Pedroia doubled and scored on Kevin Youkilis's single and then -- after a walk to David Ortiz, two outs, and an infield single from Coco Crisp -- Eric Hinske doubled to right to make it 9-6.
With one out in the eighth, Pedroia singled (he finished the game 4-for-5) and Yook was HBP for the second time in the game. But Ortiz, who hit his 26th home run in the first inning, stepped in as the tying run -- and grounded into a 1-6-3 double play.
In the bottom of the ninth, against Danys Baez, it was the "automatic outs" who nearly pulled the game out of the loss column. Mike Lowell (3-for-5) singled to left, pinch-hitter Alex Cora singled to right and after Crisp flied to center, Hinske (3-for-3, walk, 4 RBI) singled to make it 9-7. Julio Lugo hit a smash off Melvin Mora's glove at third for an error. The 8th run scored and Hinske moved to third as the potential tying run. Jason Varitek, who had batted for Kevin Cash and made the first out in the eighth, grounded into a game-ending 4-6-3 double play.
So it's a loss, but it's a loss that doesn't bother me a whole lot right now -- an hour after the last out. Plenty of good news from the bats and Crisp made a couple of great grabs in center, one saving Jonathan Papelbon's bacon in the top of the ninth.
New York managed only two hits against Tampa Bay and lost 9-1. Toronto beat Seattle 7-5. So the standings remain the same. Boston 5 GA in the East, MFY 1 GA in the wild card.
Globe, 5:16 pm:
Tim Wakefield has been scratched from tonight's start because of a sore back. Julian Tavarez will move from his scheduled tomorrow to tonight. A starter for Saturday has not been determined.Sexy Lips (4.84, 93 ERA+)
Wakefield ... is expected to miss just one turn in the rotation. ... Dan Shaughnessy notes that Wakefield was in the outfield earlier working with pitching coach John Farrell, not his usual routine. Perhaps they were testing out his back.
Kevin Cash will remain in the lineup at catcher.
Radhames Liz (7.50, 59 ERA+) / Tim Wakefield (4.16, 109 ERA+)
Wakefield hasn't allowed a run in 22 innings. He beat the Orioles on August 2, allowing three runs over seven innings. ... Liz made his major league debut on August 25, giving up five runs to the Twins in six innings. He was 11-4, 3.22 Bowie (AA), with 161 strikeouts in 137 innings.
New York (5 GB) hosts Tampa Bay: Sonnanstine/Hughes.


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Lawyers gagged on Merrimack mother's plea deal in baby's deathBy KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent
April 29. 2013 11:14PM
NASHUA - Attorneys on both sides of the negligent homicide case against Melissa Gutierrez - accused in the 2011 drowning death of her baby - have agreed to a gag order and won't discuss the Merrimack mom's plea deal.
"I anticipate we will keep it confidential until the plea and sentencing hearing," Hillsborough County Attorney Kent Smith said of the 27-year-old's June 17 scheduled appearance in Hillsborough County Superior Court.
The attorneys in the case decided to work out a negotiated plea and sentence "without the glare" of the media or the public, Smith said Monday.
Gutierrez, 27, is facing charges of negligent homicide, manslaughter, two counts of reckless conduct and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child for the Aug. 25, 2011, drowning at 46 Wilson Hill Road, Merrimack.
Police allege that she left her two children, an 8-month-old baby and a 2-year-old boy, unattended in the bathtub for an extended period of time with the water running. The youngest boy, Christian Ntapalis, drowned.
Last month, a medical expert testified that Melissa Gutierrez has led a life surrounded with death and drug addiction.
Prior to her son's drowning, Gutierrez lost her father in a fatal car accident, and also held her former partner while he died in her arms of a heart attack, according to Dr. Albert Drukteinis, who testified earlier that the young mother had an addiction to crack cocaine, prostituted herself and was the victim of a gang rape.
Court records indicate that the mother may have fallen asleep on the couch while water overflowed the bathtub where her two children played during the summer of 2011, eventually flooding the bathroom and causing water to leak through to the basement ceiling.
Defense counsel has been attempting to suppress statements that Gutierrez made to police following the death of her son. An attorney for Gutierrez, Anthony Sculimbrene, alleges the statements were obtained while Gutierrez was hysterical over the baby's death.
Drukteinis maintains that Gutierrez was suffering from mental illness that affected her ability to make rational decisions when speaking with authorities on three different occasions on the day of the boy's death and the day after.
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Manchester tax rate jumps 49 cents
November 17. 2013 10:11PM
MANCHESTER — The tax rate that determines what city property owners will pay for local government during the current fiscal year will be 49 cents higher than the 2012 rate.
The state Department of Revenue Administration certified the Manchester tax rate on Friday at $22.67 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation, up from the $22.18 rate set last year.
For the owner of a home valued at $200,000, the annual tax bill will rise $98 to $4,534 for the year, while the bill on a $150,000 home will increase by $73.50, to $3,400.50.
The city Assessing Department posted the new rate Friday. Tax bills will be in the mail by Wednesday and will be due on Dec. 20.
Manchester operates under a cap on property taxes established by a voter-approved amendment to the city charter. Generally referred to as a tax cap, the charter provision limits the total amount of money raised from property taxes rather than the tax rate itself. The cap limits the city's tax revenue to the average increase in the federal consumer price index during the three previous calendar years, plus the value of new construction. The cap was calculated at 2.17 percent for the current budget.
The amount being raised by taxes this year is 2.11 percent higher than last year's property tax levy. The city plans to spend $312.2 million next year for city departments and the Manchester School District. Property taxes will contribute $187.1 million, or about $3.8 million more than last year.
As tax bills are about to hit the mail for this year, work is beginning on next year's budget.
Mayor Ted Gatsas said city department heads have been preparing preliminary budget proposals. He has told them to stick close to what they're spending this year.
"The departments, as of right how, will look at another 1 percent compared to last year as a starting point," Gatsas said.
Last year, Gatsas ordered departments to submit proposals for a level-funded budget.
The mayor said he plans to begin department-by-department reviews of budget proposals with city department heads after the Thanksgiving holiday. He has until March 31 to make his proposals for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2014.
The city is expecting a tax cap figure of around 2 percent for next year, based on the average annual increase in consumer prices for 2011-2013. However the final cap amount can't be determined until the Labor Department calculates the consumer price index for 2013.
Through September, the cost of living was up 1.2 percent.


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USO Delaware is celebrating its 21st anniversary with a rock-your-socks-off gala, featuring an inspirational keynote speaker, decadent fare, a live auction and a quartet of beautiful violin virtuosos, who prefer Led Zeppelin to Mozart.
The USO Delaware will celebrate its 21st anniversary gala this Saturday night with a rockin' evening of modern electric string music, old school big band tunes and a heart-tugging talk with author and military commander LtCol Mike Strobl.
Here's what to know before you go:
1 A chance encounter with Mike Strobl
Retired Marine Corp Lieutenant Colonel Mike Strobel is the night's keynote speaker. But, bring some tissues and be prepared to have your heart moved by this guy.
Here's the backbround: After serving in Operation Desert Storm in 1991, Strobl was assigned a desk job. Jump forward to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Strobl starts feeling guilty that his former comrades are having to serve without him so he volunteers, despite his rank, to escort the remains of a fallen Marine, PFC Chance Phelps, to his home in the United Stated. During the trip, Strobl kept a detailed account of the experience and his feelings and concluded the mission with an essay culled from his diary and notes. He shared the essay with Phelps' father. Soon after, the essay, "Taking Chance" appeared in several publications. Following that, HBO even picked it up and shot a movie of it, starring Kevin Bacon.
2 Electric strings and ear-thumping winds
The Eastern Shore Wind Ensemble will kick off the night and liven up cocktail hour with recognizable tunes, from mainstream to military.
After dinner and the live auction, the evening's main entertainment will take the stage. Bella Electric Strings, who rocketed to fame following an appearance during season one of "America's Got Talent," will be bringing their blistering violin solos and unique arrangements for this one-night performance in Dover.
The all-girl quartet has played with everyone from Beyonce to Shakira to Andrea Boccelli, routinely dazzling crowds with virtuoso talent, short sequin dresses and model-esque good looks.
3 Mouthwatering menu
The cocktail hour will feature all the usual suspects: a cash bar, sesame chicken skewers, meatballs, spring rolls, international cheeses and fruits and, of course, vegetables and dips.
But, don't fill up on appetizers because you are going to want as much room in your stomach as possible when you see the dinner menu. You'll start with a garden salad, followed by both a pecan-crusted chicken breast and a herb-crusted petite filet of beef with a maple applewood smoked bacon demi-glaze. The rest of your entrée includes a side spinach and tomato whipped potatoes and some seasonal baby vegetables. Finally, if you save room for dessert, you'll be treated to turtle cheesecake.
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A big part of the night is the live auction, which features so many items that the halls leading to the banquet room have to be lined with tables to contain everything.
There are 175 items, including a NASCAR Impact Racing Helmet signed by 31 current and former drivers, from Richard Petty and Jimmie Johnson to Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart; A guitar signed by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys as well as a guitar signed by both Toby Keith and Allen Jackson; An original Thomas Kinkade painting: And, a Molson Canadian designed snowboard.
USO Delaware Director Joan Cote said the event is such a great opportunity to raise awareness and funds for the local USO. And, since this event doesn't happen every year, she hopes people will be able to be generous.
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HUDSON � The Reading High School wrestling team ran into a buzzsaw.
The team season came to an end for the Rangers with a 73-3 loss to the Hudson Tigers in the Division 4 team district tournament Thursday.
The reigning four-time Division 4 state champion Tigers advanced to next week's team regional tournament at Addison.
The Tigers looked primed to make another run at the title, winning 13 of the 14 matches to eliminate Reading (13-12).
"We went to the heart of wrestling country and did the best we could, but Hudson is the four-time state champions for a reason," Reading coach Mark Draper said. "With our location, we are always going to be pair with Hudson or Addison, so we need to bring ourselves up to that level. It's going to take time, but I think we have the guys who will put that work in."
Jarret Wolford recorded the lone victory for the Rangers. In the 160-pound match, Wolford outlasted Kyle Johnson for a 5-4 victory.
"Jarret has been a leader all year and he carries the team on his back," Draper said. "He's one of the best leaders our program has had, and he has a lot of ability."
The Tigers recorded six points in 11 of the matches. They also recorded a technical fall and a major decision.
Reading will be joined by Hillsdale and Jonesville at the Division 4 individual district tournament Saturday at Quincy.
Division 4 team district at Jonesville
The team season came to an end for both the Jonesville and Hillsdale High School wrestling teams Wednesday in the district tournament. Division 4 power Addison defeated the host Comets 63-12 in the team district semifinal, then beat Hillsdale 63-16 in the finals.
Jonesville won two matches against the Panthers. Joseph Rodriguez scored a win in the 145-pound match, while Carter Ballinger won the 125-pound bout. Ballinger improved to 34-1 on the season.
Hillsdale got off to a good start against Addison in the finals. Reece Stone (145) pinned Joe Comstock in 4:49, giving the Hornets a 6-3 lead. After Addison standout Jared Bruner (152) recorded a pin, Kevin Curby (160) scored a 15-2 major decision over Jake Kimble, putting Hillsdale up 10-9.
Addison would win the next three matches before Nate Boardman (285) pinned Nick Burt in 1:40, bringing Hillsdale to within 27-16. The Panthers would win the rest of the matches to take the district title.
Hillsdale and Jonesville will turn its attention to Saturday's Division 4 individual district tournament at Quincy.
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North Carolina murder details emerge after UNH lecturer's suicide in FloridaBy PAUL FEELY
New Hampshire Union Leader
February 16. 2014 8:13PM
DURHAM — New details in the apparent suicide death of a University of New Hampshire lecturer wanted in connection with a murder in North Carolina began to emerge on Sunday.
Eric Paul Engel, 43, allegedly shot and killed former family friend Aleksander "Lenny" Wysocki, 74, in Cary, N.C. , on Friday, according to Cary police.
Authorities believe Engel then went to Dunellon, Fla., where he killed himself inside a motel. Police are awaiting an autopsy, due to be performed this week, to confirm his identity.
"At this point, we feel confident that there is an end to the Wysocki tragedy," said Criminal Investigations Division Capt. Don Hamilton. "As we said earlier, we did not believe this was a random act, and based on evidence we cannot disclose at this point, we are confident Engel is the man who shot Wysocki."
Cary police said Wysocki was killed at 8:45 a.m. Friday at 215 Trent Woods Way. He was transported to Duke University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Cary police had obtained an arrest warrant for Engel in connection with the death. Officials said Engel was a former family friend of the victim.
Cary police tracked Engel to Florida, according to a news release from Cary, N.C., officials. The release noted they were working with the Medical Examiner's Office to confirm that Engel is the man who committed suicide.
Marion County sheriff's detectives said they received a call about Engel shortly before 3 a.m. and the department's SWAT and negotiations teams responded to the Angler's Resort, at 12189 S. Williams St. in Dunnellon, in an effort to speak with Engel about the shooting.
Engel, they said, shot himself in the head with a Glock 19 handgun and died on scene.
At first, Cary police told Marion County detectives they believed Engel might be at a Dunkin' Donuts in Marion County, that they thought he may be suicidal and should be considered armed and dangerous. He was driving a black Jeep Wrangler. Deputies checked various Dunkin Donuts restaurants in the area but didn't find him.
They then received a report from Cary police that Engel was video chatting with a family member, from inside a room at the Angler's Resort. Detectives called the motel to confirm he was there, in Room 3, and that his black Jeep Wrangler was outside.
Marion County officials said they plan on obtaining a search warrant for Engel's belongings and other personal items and await further details from the Cary Police Department.
Engel was hired as a lecturer in August and taught three courses at UNH, said Erika Mantz, the school's director of communications. She said the school will work over this weekend to find a replacement lecturer for his courses.
A University of New Hampshire faculty listing for Engel said he was a 1994 graduate of the University of Virginia and earned a master of arts degree from Purdue in 1999 and a Ph.D from the University of South Florida last year.
According to posted catalog information, Engel was teaching a course in the current semester called Introduction to Language and Social Interaction. The class is described as covering "interpersonal communication processes and the ways in which they influence the formation of identity, personal relationships, gender, interactional patterns, conflict, culture and power."
Engel's doctoral dissertation last year centered on "incivility in the practice of law in Florida" and examined how people in the legal profession can "begin to communicate their way out of the problem."
New Hampshire Union Leader staff reporter Bill Smith contributed to this report.


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Manchester Water Works bills to go up 3 percent for 160,000By PAUL FEELY
New Hampshire Union Leader
February 03. 2013 11:21PM
MANCHESTER - City residents can expect to see an increase of 65 cents a month, or just under $2 per quarter on average, on their next water bills, after the Manchester Board of Water Commissioners approved a 3 percent rate increase for customers at their January meeting.
It is the first time Manchester Water Works has raised rates since 2006.
Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas said Sunday night that originally, a request was made for a 6 percent increase, but that the final motion that received approval by board members was 3 percent. In a prepared statement, Manchester Water Works Director Dave Paris said the increase is needed to pay for work to replace and renovate the city's system of water mains, portions of which date back to the 1870s.
"The calendar has finally caught up to us," said Paris. "In 2012 we replaced nearly two miles of 1880s-vintage water main and in the process rebuilt sections of Sagamore, Walnut and Chestnut streets. With 500 miles of water main, Water Works will be gradually replacing the oldest sections of pipes in years to come."
Gatsas said the increase will be reflected on the next bill customers receive.
The 3 percent increases will be applied to Water Works customers outside Manchester, as well as to all private and municipal fire protection charges. Manchester Water Works is responsible for providing drinking water and fire protection to the city, as well as portions of Auburn, Bedford, Derry, Goffstown, Hooksett and Londonderry, a total customer population of about 160,000.
"Our board recognized that to continue to provide reliable service, some increases have to be made," said Paris in a prepared statement. "Water Works has not raised rates since 2006, even with the significant increase in costs associated with power, supplies and operations of its newly upgraded water treatment plant. The ARRA (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) program, sales of property, refinancing debt service and cutting expenses such as reductions in staff have helped the department keep rates flat through these difficult economic times."
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Magnet Therapies Appear Ineffective for Muscle Soreness and Back Pain, But May Reduce Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
]]>Magnet therapy]]> is an alternative therapy that is believed to alter magnetic fields on our bodies to assist in healing. The magnet therapy ranges from pieces taped to the body to the newer more complex devices only used with medical supervision. Therapy practioners claim to be able to address health issues from joint pain, to wound healing, ]]>migraines]]> , and fatigue, just to name a few. Although there is evidence that the therapy has been used for centuries, there is little scientific evidence to support the claims.
Researchers from the Focus in Alternative and Complementary Therapies , reviewed several previous studies on magnet therapy. Results for treating ]]>low back pain]]> , muscle soreness, and knee joint pain were collected from the various studies. The therapy did not appear helpful in muscle soreness or low back pain, but demonstrated some pain relief in cases of knee ]]>osteoarthritis]]> .
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The researchers used a systematic review to gather results from multiple studies and assess the accumulated results. In all of the studies reviewed, one group had the magnet therapy and a second group had a placebo treatment with very weak or non-magnetic devices.
In a review of muscle soreness:
- Three randomized trials with 88 patients were reviewed for delayed onset muscle soreness.
- There were no significant differences between treatment and placebo group in any trial.
In a review of low back pain:
- Three trials with 146 patients with low back pain were reviewed.
- Two trials found no significant differences between treatment and placebo group.
- One trial suggested significant differences but there were problems with the methods used in the study which may have influenced the study.
In review of pain in osteoarthritis in the knee:
- Four trials were evaluated.
- Three out of the four trials reported significant difference.
- These studies also proved to have methods that could introduce bias to the results and make them inaccurate.
How Does This Affect You?
Further research may be needed for magnet therapy for knee osteoarthritis, but it appears to be ineffective for back pain and muscle soreness. Most complementary and alternative therapies have very few regulations. As a result, there are many false claims about treatment effectiveness.
Before investing in complementary or alternative treatments, discuss them with your doctor. Your doctor may have information on effective treatments, reputable practitioners, and hazards you need to be aware of.
American Academy of Family Physicians
National Pain Foundation
Pittler MH. Static magnets for reducing pain. Arch Focus Altern Complement Ther . 2008;13:5-6.
Last reviewed August 2008 by ]]>Larissa J. Lucas, MD]]>
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Rescuer cites hand of God: 'I was put there for a reason that morning'By SHAWNE K. WICKHAM
New Hampshire Sunday News
May 10. 2014 10:09PM
Earl Wickline did not know why he woke up before dawn that Saturday and headed to work two hours early.
Now he believes he does.
"I was put there for a reason that morning," he said.
Shortly after 6 a.m. on Jan. 26, 2013, Wickline pulled an unconscious Robert Braley from his burning Jeep. Police said he saved the man's life - and Braley's 11-year-old dog Harry, who was riding shotgun.
For his brave and selfless actions that morning, Wickline will be honored with a Union Leader Hero Award at a State House ceremony on Tuesday.
But Wickline, 64, who lives in Londonderry, gives credit where he says it's due. After the rescue, he said, "I went to church, and I can't tell you how many times I thanked the Lord for putting me there."
He's heard from friends and relatives he hadn't heard from in years. A supervisor at the U.S. Postal Service's Logistics and Distribution Center in Nashua, he got a personal letter from the postmaster general and a call from the folks who give out the Carnegie Medals for Civilian Heroism.
"It changed my life," he said. "It really did."
But the real reward is the feeling that an old sorrow has been lifted from his shoulders and heart.
When he was 18, Wickline was a volunteer firefighter in his hometown of Clarksburg, Mass. "When you grow up in a small town, you're a fireman whether you want to be or not," he said with a smile. "Because there aren't that many able-bodied souls, everybody goes. It's just what you do."
Wickline responded with his father to a house fire early one Saturday morning in late March 1969. It was the first and last fire he ever went to.
A woman and five of her six children perished in the fire that day.
Wickline has never been able to shake the memory of the firefighters, who had tried in vain to save them, laying the mother on the ground and placing her children around her. "All I could think of was a mother dog with her puppies," he said.
That's why Wickline reacted so quickly when he saw Braley's burning Jeep that morning; he just couldn't watch it happen again.
The Wrangler had crashed into a tree but its wheels were still spinning, which was fanning the flames that were spreading through the vehicle.
Wickline ran to the driver's side, where thick smoke prevented him from seeing the man at the wheel. He felt for the key, turned off the vehicle, then ran to the passenger side to try to reach the driver.
That's when he encountered Harry the black lab, who was wearing a bandana and looking him in the eye. "I screamed at him, 'Jump out,'" Wickline said, and Harry quickly obliged.
He feared the driver was dead, but he was determined to get him out of the burning vehicle.
The man's clothes were on fire and Wickline patted out the flames with his bare hands before pulling him to safety.
"I really didn't think I was saving his life. I really didn't want to see him burn."
But as he dragged Braley out of the car, the two fell to the ground together - and he saw Braley's chest rise and fall.
Braley, who turns 60 this month, said he fell asleep at the wheel that morning. He spent weeks in the hospital after the crash.
The left side of his skull was crushed; his jaw, left arm and several ribs were broken; and his liver and spleen were damaged.
"Everybody thought that I wasn't going to make it," he said.
Harry escaped with just a burn to the tip of his black nose - and a new apprehension about driving. "It took him a long time to jump in the car again," said Braley.
Braley, an ex-paratrooper who served with the 82nd Airborne, has a message to deliver: "Thanks, Earl. I love you. You saved my life."
The Union Leader Hero Awards honor New Hampshire residents who have risked their lives in the previous year to save or attempt to save the life of another person. The program is sponsored by Citizens Bank and presented by the New Hampshire Union Leader.
Recipients of the 2014 Union Leader Hero Awards will be honored at a ceremony at the State House on Tuesday at 3 p.m. The event is free to the public, but an RSVP is requested.
For more information, contact Community Relations Manager Shannon Sullivan at 206-7833 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Ayotte's dinner: Talking with Obama is wrong?EDITORIAL
March 09. 2013 12:41AM
For years, conservatives have complained that President Obama has chosen to attack and criticize Republicans instead of sitting down with them to solve big problems. So last week, when he finally invited some Capitol Hill Republicans to dinner to discuss solutions to big problems, a lot of activists on the right praised him for reaching out at last. Just kidding; they attacked the Republicans who agreed to sit down for a conversation with the President.
Among the dozen Republican senators who joined the President for dinner and conversation at Washington's Jefferson Hotel Wednesday night was New Hampshire's Kelly Ayotte. Friendly with Sen. John McCain, Ayotte drew criticism from some libertarian and conservative activists for joining the President (and McCain and Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., two famously moderate Republicans). Somehow, Ayotte would have accomplished more had she snubbed the President and joined Sen. Rand Paul's filibuster of CIA director nominee John Brennan, the outraged activists suggested. Nonsense.
Just days before, Ayotte was on ABC's "This Week with George Stephanoplous" saying that she was open to a grand bargain on debt reduction. She would consider revenue increases, she said, but only if they included tax rate reductions, came with serious entitlement reforms, and the new revenue was dedicated exclusively to reducing the federal debt.
To suggest that there is no value in conveying that message to the President in person, in a casual setting in which a working relationship might develop, is to misunderstand the way politics works.
Last August, Sen. Tom Coburn (who attended last Wednesday's dinner) came to the defense of the Tea Party during an interview on MSNBC. Among his points was that Tea Party activists "understand that you've got to have human relations to get along in this world." It is amazing and disappointing that so many activists on both sides think that progress is made by refusing to work with anyone in the other camp.


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August 25. 2013 10:48PM
South Willow Street Walmart is one court decision away
By MARK HAYWARD
New Hampshire Union Leader
MANCHESTER — Walmart remains one court decision away from opening its long-desired Supercenter on a massive lot near South Willow Street, the company said recently.
A January ruling by the New Hampshire Supreme Court favored Walmart, which in December 2009 won Manchester Planning Board approval to build a 188,000-square-foot Supercenter at the shuttered Associated Grocers property on Gold Street.
The issue is likely to be of interest to consumers, especially following the announcements of closings of Shaw's and Stop & Shop grocery stores, including the Stop & Shop located at 777 South Willow St.
The Walmart issue has gone to court, been bounced back to the Planning Board, then returned to the courts. Hannaford Brothers, which operates a supermarket on nearby John E. Devine Drive, has challenged the Planning Board decision to allow the Walmart.
"We still have a strong interest in building a new Supercenter at the Gold Street location in Manchester," wrote William Wertz, spokesman for Walmart, in an email to the New Hampshire Union Leader. He said the company believes it will prevail in court, but would not predict when.
"We intend to build as soon as we can," he said.
Hannaford and other nearby companies filed two cases against Walmart, whose Supercenter would include a full-service supermarket.
One suit challenged the Planning Board decisions that allowed for the Walmart to move forward. The Planning Board required Walmart to make $3.5 million in improvements to nearby roads and convince the city to gate off the residential portions of Gold and Sewall streets.
The second suit, which remains active, challenges the city's decision to gate off the two streets. Final briefs were filed in that case in late June, but the Supreme Court has yet to review it.
That review likely will take place by the end of the year. At that point, the Supreme Court could decide it based upon the written arguments, as it did the earlier decision. Or it could schedule oral arguments.
"Whether they're going to demand an oral argument, I don't know," said Peter R. Chiesa, the assistant city solicitor who is arguing the case on the city's behalf.
He cautioned against assuming the high court will decide the case without oral arguments. Doing so would likely extend the time before a decision is made.
Both cases are different, and the case regarding the gates was decided by a judge after a two-day trial, Chiesa said.
In the January decision that upheld the Planning Board approval, the Supreme Court unanimously said the record contains "an abundance of support" for the board's decision.
"While (Hannaford) may have offered contrary expert evidence, the (planning) board was well within its discretion ... to evaluate and accept the evidence offered by (Walmart), and to reject contradictory proof," wrote Chief Justice Linda Dalianis.
Stop & Shop recently closed six stores and three gas stations. Michael Power, community outreach administrator at the Office of Workforce Opportunity, said the state's rapid response team was planning meetings this week with 522 part-time and 150-full-time displaced employees.
The Stop & Shop announcement followed an announcement late last month that Shaw's supermarkets would close a half-dozen New Hampshire locations, along with stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Meanwhile, Market Basket has opened several new stores in New Hampshire. The Market Basket store on Donald Street in Bedford opened in May. That followed a location opening on Elm Street in Manchester in April 2012, and one in Hooksett on Market Drive in 2011.
The Bedford location was the 30th Market Basket to open in New Hampshire. In June, the company also opened an expanded store at Somerset Plaza in Nashua, a city that includes two Market Basket stores. Hannaford has 37 locations in New Hampshire.


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Given the immense variety of tiles in Godfrey that are available, a good way for you to reduce your spending while still achieving the perfect results is to choose the type of tiles that come in different sizes. There are tile styles that are available in different sizes, 600mm or 300mm, and some in custom sizes. This will make it easier for you when you want to combine different shapes or sizes of the tiles and still achieve perfect results, without necessarily spending a fortune in the process.
Preparing the floor is one of the areas where you will be spending on before you install tiles in Godfrey. In case you are using plywood, it will cost you around $22 for each sheet of 4' x 8'. For the installation, make sure you set your budget at 10% - 20% more to cater for unforeseen expenses. You will end up spending around $10 or up to $21 per square foot.
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There is nothing wrong with experimenting. In fact, if you are having your tiles in Godfrey installed by a professional company, they will advise you accordingly. You can get a few samples from their store and try to see what they would look like in the rooms or areas of your house where you want to have them installed. There is nothing wrong with this. If some companies charge you for this, it is a worthwhile expenditure, because you will have saved yourself a lot of trouble in the long run. You can choose as many tile options as possible, especially for tiles that you would otherwise not have chosen, and you could actually be surprised.
When it comes to Godfrey tiles, color is usually a matter of personal taste and preference. For any renovation project, you have to stick with the basic concept of color. Going by this concept, light colors will always open up your rooms, while darker colors tend to make the room cozier and warmer. How does the light seep into the room? How will the colors you have chosen affect the way light shines into the room? Even as you make these decisions, do not ignore the grout. A contrasting or complementing grout would also be a good idea to add more life to your tiles.
Once you have made up your mind on the type of tiles in Godfrey that you need, you should also make plans on how the cut tiles will fit, especially in parts of the room that are difficult. For patterned tiles, you can work around the fold method. In this way, you will picture the tiles as paper folds, where they can fold the corners and create a sense of continuity. For tiles that are not patterned, the short tile method would be ideal. In this case, you make an abrupt cut and finish in the difficult spaces in the room.
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Nashua prepares to launch alert systemBy KIMBERLY HOUGHTON
Union Leader Correspondent
July 11. 2013 8:37PM
NASHUA — The city's director of emergency management is preparing to launch a city-wide notification system later this month and is hopeful there will be heavy participation.
So far, more than 250 people have already pre-registered for the free CodeRED notification system that will be activated in Nashua in about two weeks, according to Justin Kates, director of emergency management.
"I am very happy with that number. It is a good start," Kates said on Wednesday. Estimates indicate that about 43,000 residents will ultimately subscribe to Nashua's CodeRED emergency alerts, but Kates is optimistic the city will far surpass that amount.
City officials approved a $108,000 contract with Emergency Communications Network, LLC for its notification system, which is used by multiple municipalities throughout New Hampshire. The contract includes three years of service.
Every city department — with the exception of the school district, which has its own notification system — will be able to use CodeRED.
According to Kates, every landline phone in Nashua will be automatically subscribed to the alerts, while residents with cell phones will have to subscribe manually.
Once subscribed, residents will be contacted via their home phones or cell phones with alert voice messages, text messages and/or emails.
Citizens will be able to apply to as few or as many alerts as they desire, including police department postings, fire notices, road closures, power outage updates, municipal meetings and more.
Subscribers do not have to be residents to sign up for the alerts, added Kates.
"People want to know what is going on in this community.
Residents, people who live in neighboring towns and people who work in Nashua want to be informed," said Kates, who is trying to get the word out now so that as many people as possible will be able to subscribe once the system is activated.
Pre-registration is already available by visiting the city's website.
Kates said individuals who pre-register will receive an email from the city notifying them of when the system has been activated later this month, with instructions on how to officially subscribe.
He plans on using social media sites to inform large numbers of people about Nashua's CodeRED program, and is also considering distributing stickers to local businesses with a QR code, or matrix barcode, so that patrons can scan it into their smartphones and have direct access to the CodeRED registration page.
In the next two weeks, city staff with access to the notification system will be trained on how to send out alerts. Once the training is complete, the program will be activated, according to Kates.
To pre-register for the system, visit www.nashuanh.gov/codered.


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