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Dwight D. Blankenship bought a 5,600-square-foot industrial building at 6160 17th St. E., Bradenton, from Wells Fargo Bank for $157,500. Janet Lincoln and Janet Robinson of Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT represented the seller and Joseph Russo of Joseph Russo RE Ltd. represented the buyer.
United Family Banking Corp. bought 2,500 square feet of office space at 3151 Cooper St., Units 55 and 56 from Clear Channel Broadcasting Inc. for $81,000. Ronald Struthers CCIM PA of Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT represented the seller and Gerard Lafosse-Marin of Lafosse Realty represented the buyer.
Maraba LLC bought a 12,768-square-foot office building at 1945 Versailles St., Sarasota, from Rita Grissom for $1.1 million. Mike Migone of Sperry Van Ness represented the buyer. Dennis Dahm and Michael D. Hamilton of the Commercial Division of Michael Saunders & Co. represented the seller.
All Wood Furniture Center Inc. bought a 69,940-square-foot industrial building at 7524 Commerce Blvd., Sarasota, from Featherman Family Properties LLC for $1 million. Jeff Button of Richardson, Kleiber, Walter, Inc., represented the buyer. Roberta Kolton of the Commercial Division of Michael Saunders & Co. represented the seller.
Amon Real Estate Appraisal Inc. leased 1,250 square feet of office space at 3403 Magic Oak Lane, Sarasota, from David Jarrard and Barbara Nilsen. Kevin Robbins of Harry E. Robbins Associates Inc. handled the transaction.
Shane Hector leased the 1,950-square-foot free-standing commercial building at 2546 Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, from Glenn D. Hale and Mildred L. Hale. Carl Wise of Preferred Commercial Inc. handled the transaction.
HDR Engineering Inc. leased 5,726 square feet at Live Oak Corporate Center, 2601 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. Lori Hellstrom, of Osprey Real Estate Services represented the lessor and Gary Godsey, of Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage Inc., represented the lessee.


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OLYMPIA - Washington Governor-elect Jay Inslee addressed issues of job creation, the state budget, education funding and gun control as he outlined his policy goals for his first term, appearing at an Associated Press briefing session at the state capital yesterday morning (Thursday).
Inslee, a Democrat, takes office Monday, Jan. 14.
"My focus, first, is job creation in this legislative session," he said. New tax credits for entrepreneurs, said Inslee, can help new start-up companies get the resources they need to start hiring and making money.
The governor-elect said that clean energy could be an area where Washington can create jobs and boost its economy:
"Boeing is very interested in ways to develop biofuels to run our jets - something other than kerosene and Jet A. We can grow these products and fly the jets of tomorrow, built here," he explained.
Planned changes for the state's existing clean-energy tax credits will help consumers get financing to make their homes more energy efficient through Washington solar energy start-ups, Inslee said.
He said he intends to encourage schools to produce more graduates trained in science, technology, engineering and math to fill jobs in high-tech Washington companies, such as Boeing and Microsoft.
Innovation is the fundamental thing Washington state does, said Inslee.
The governor-elect also plans to help small businesses get contracts with the military, taking advantage of federal budget cuts to the Department of Defense. Washington is 12th in the nation in military activity, Inslee said, but 23rd in economic benefit from military activity in the state.
Education is a major focus for lawmakers this year in the wake of a state Supreme Court decision last year. The court's ruling was that state government has not adequately funded education to the extent required by the state Constitution.
"The state must amply provide for the education of all Washington children as the state's first and highest priority before any other state programs or operations," the court stated in the ruling.
Inslee estimated that complying with the court's decision could add an additional $1 billion to education's share of the state's already tight budget, and said that it isn't a problem that will be solved overnight.
The governor-elect suggested that Washington's marijuana initiative, which took effect in December, could be a possible source of education funding if it were amended. He advised caution before seeking to modify such a recent voter decision, but conceded that taxes on marijuana sales, which are expected to begin in early 2014, could generate a great deal of money for the state that could be used for other purposes.
On the issue of gun control and safety, Inslee stressed that multiple actions are needed to address the problem. "There is no panacea. There is no one solution to violence or gun violence," said Inslee.
Improving the state's mental-health care can help prevent shootings like the recent one in Seattle. He also reiterated his support for gun-control laws that prevent criminals from obtaining guns, and restricting access to high-capacity gun magazines.
The governor-elect urged cooperation concerning the contentious issue, saying that common-sense solutions are needed from all sides:
"This is a time for powerful listening," Inslee said.
- Zoey Palmer is a reporter for the WNPA Olympia News Bureau
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"Grimm" might not be the highest-profile supernatural series, but the show's cast and creators were treated like royalty during a Ballroom 20 panel presentation at Comic-Con International on Saturday.
Producers Jim Kouf and David Greenwalt, director Norberto Barba and cast members Reggie Lee, Bitsie Tulloch, Sasha Roiz, Russell Hornsby, Claire Coffee, Bree Turner, Silas Weir Mitchell and David Giuntoli were on hand to discuss the series' fourth season, which concluded with Turner's Rosalee and Weir Mitchell's Monroe, two different kinds of Wesen creatures, tying the knot, and Giuntoli's Nick Burkhardt losing his powers.
At the outset, audience members were treated to a video of the show's characters offering their congratulations, or just reactions, to Monroe's and Rosalee's wedding, hilariously in some cases. But most of the presentation involved a lively discussion of the series' evolving narrative, moderated by The Times' Mary McNamara.
Among the subjects addressed was Monroe's and Rosalee's honeymoon.
"We try. We try to have the honeymoon, but things are complicated in Portland these days," Mitchell said. "Things are turned upside down."
"I think the two had a quickie in the VW bus," Turner said.
The wedding itself was an example of what Kouf described as the show's creators writing themselves into a corner; another was the case of Nick losing his powers; a third, the introduction of the new Grimm, Trubel, who will return in Season 5.
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"I just remember thinking that this season went from zombie apocalypse to wedding. One was not harder to do than the other, they were just different," Barda said.
Greenwalt promised that the upcoming season will feature a number of new creatures, including one that is basically an octopus-headed man.
"In the first couple of episodes, there will be a character who steals your identity, but in a very disgusting way," he said.
Other things to look forward to? Viewers will finally meet Captain Renard's mother, and will learn how the captain survived his seemingly fatal ordeal; audiences also will learn the purpose of the mysterious keys that have been an underlying story line since the beginning of the show.
As to whether Wu will finally be allowed to be in on the secret, well, that's still a mystery.
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OIC Condemns Las Vegas Mass Shooting
At least 59 people were killed and nearly 530 others injured when a gunman opened fire at a music concert in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday.
The nonstop gunfire sent bystanders outside the resort scrambling for their lives while tourists hid in their hotel rooms.
Disturbing footage showed the aftermath as the injured lay on stretchers or on the ground with responders and bystanders trying to provide assistance.
The gunman rained down bullets from the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino for several minutes before shooting himself dead, according to police.
Earlier reports indicated that the gunman, identified as 64-year-old Stephen Paddock from Mesquite, Nevada, had been shot by police.
While the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group claimed responsibility for the shooting, according to the group's news agency, it provided no evidence to back up its claim and US investigators have said they have so far found no connection between Paddock and Daesh.
In a message, OIC Secretary General Yousef Al-Othaimeen condemned the deadly attack and underlined the OIC's principled policy of rejecting all forms of violence and terror.
Noting that terrorism is not connected to any religion, race or country, he stressed the need for regional and international efforts to fight the phenomenon.


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Mass. man gets 30 months for robberies in NH, Mass.
July 10. 2013 5:45PM
CONCORD — A Wilmington, Mass., man accused of robbing a bank inside a grocery store in Salem has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for that robbery and three holdups in Massachusetts.
Joseph Costello, 27, was accused of a July 2, 2012, robbery in Salem in which police said he entered a Shaw's supermarket and passed a note to the teller at an in-store Citizens Bank.
Assistant United States Attorney Seth Aframe said the robber used the same technique in holdups in Chelmsford, Reading and North Andover, Mass.
A note would be handed to the teller or store employee saying a bomb had been placed in the building and would be detonated by a third party unless Costello was provided with money.
In all, three banks and a supermarket were robbed.
Police said at the time of the Salem robbery that a dye pack in the money bag exploded as Costello carried it from the store, causing him to run off without the money. A police dog tracked him to a nearby convenience store parking lot, but the trail ended there.
The case was broken when detectives used a physical description, surveillance photos and tips, police said.
Costello, a veteran of military service in Afghanistan, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Concord.


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Take trout and salmon. I have an upcoming opportunity for some Pacific steelhead fishing over a three-day weekend after a work-related trip to Oregon. My brother is coming from San Francisco to meet me, and we are splurging to hire a guide for the first day. The guide will provide flies while we are with him.


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This seems almost too obvious, but many people never brush their hair. When you brush your hair from the roots to the ends, this spreads the natural oils in your hair and moisturizes your scalp.
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Anti-government protesters in the Ukrainian capital fought back Tuesday with rocks, bats and fire bombs against police trying to clear their tent camp in Kiev's Independence Square.
Flames from burning barricades licked the night sky as police fired stun grenades and water cannons to push away protesters. At least 18 people died in the clashes, and hundreds were injured.
The battle in the square follows months of protests, most recently over whether President Viktor Yanukovych is honoring their demands or dragging his feet on constitutional reforms that would limit his powers.
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Thai Beef Salad
Grilled beef, sliced thin, tossed with Lime Dressing and served with fresh vegetables, papaya and peanuts would make a great light summer meal.
Lime Dressing:
2 1⁄4 cups water
1 lb. 2 oz. Thai palm sugar
1 1⁄2 cups fresh lime juice
1 cup fish sauce (nam pla)
3⁄4 cup distilled white vinegar
3 tbsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. finely chopped serrano peppers
4 1⁄2 lb. fully-cooked beef pot roast, shredded
2 lb. 4 oz. green papaya, julienned
2 lb. haricots verts, blanched
1 1⁄4 lb. green cabbage, thinly sliced
1 lb. carrots, julienned
2 oz. chopped fresh mint leaves
10 oz. shallots, fried, chopped
3 oz. cilantro, chopped
1 lb. shelled peanuts, chopped
1. Prepare Lime Dressing: In saucepan, heat all ingredients except serrano pepper to a boil; stir to break up palm sugar. Reduce heat; simmer 2 min. Remove from heat; stir in serrano. Cool; cover and set aside.
2. In large bowl, combine pot roast, papaya, haricot verts, cabbage, carrots, and mint; toss to blend. Cover and refrigerate.
3. Per serving: In bowl, combine 2 cups salad mixture and 1⁄4 cup Lime Dressing; toss to coat. Plate and garnish with 3 tbsp. fried shallots, 2 tbsp. cilantro, and 2 tbsp. peanuts; serve immediately.


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Though there are many great resources for obtaining valuable information to assist you in your search for a chiropractor, it can be overwhelming, particularly if you are new to chiropractic. Finding the right chiropractor will take more time than picking the best looking ad in the phone book, but it is well worth it in the long run. Patients may want to research if there are any disciplinary actions against the chiropractor. Chiropractic is a very diverse profession so there are some deeper questions to ask. Not all chiropractors are created equal, and the health of your spinal column is a really big deal.
As previously mentioned, this quality is best proven by positive referrals from other doctors, therapists, and healthcare practitioners. An injury that leaves long-lasting pain can really disrupt the rhythm of your life, making you ineffective at work and possibly taking you away from the normal activities of your life. Receiving chiropractic treatment requires that you feel comfortable and at ease with your chiropractor. Although chiropractic care is generally less expensive than medicinal or surgical alternatives, you can minimize costs with insurance. Avoid chiropractic that does not provide customized information about their services.
What is a chiropractor in Killarney Shores, Florida?
To this effect, chiropractic sessions may address a significant portion of the neurological factor, and there are a few case studies that show that spine realignment treatment has greatly contributed to the reduction of migraine episodes in some patients. In addition to spinal adjustments, your chiropractor may also recommend at-home exercises you can do to work on tension and discomfort in your neck and spine. Once you have been balanced, your body will immediately feel less tense, and this message of relaxation will also go straight to the brain. Joint dysfunctions often go unnoticed and can cause miscommunication between your brain and body.
One of the most common and well known therapeutic procedures performed by doctors of chiropractic is spinal manipulation (sometimes referred to as a "chiropractic adjustment"). Chiropractors in Killarney Shores, Florida 32216 and other practitioners accomplish this by positioning the body so the force they exert is focused on one joint while parts of the spine above and below it are held very still. If certain nerves are squeezed by a twist in the spine, they won't function as well as if they were straight. There is a whole host of conditions that can be lessened and addressed by regular chiropractic adjustments, including health issues wherein modern medicine typically only addresses the flares.
When do you need to see a Killarney Shores, Florida chiropractor?
A Chiropractor For Migraine in Duval County, Florida gets to the source to remove the interference and allow the body to heal itself, as designed. Common forms of therapy may include exercise regimen, dietary adjustments, massage, and application of hot and cold compresses as needed. This misalignment can irritate the nerve roots in the neck and may even cause minor constriction in some vessels which supply blood and minor constriction in some vessels which supply blood to the brain. Others notice a slow decline in their symptoms after several weeks or longer of chiropractic care.
Instead, patients undergo chiropractic adjustments, which corrects the spinal misalignment (usually caused by accidents at work, home, or on the road, or overexertion during physical activity in general). Above all, the important thing to remember is that we prioritize true healing above all else–you will never be pressured into unnecessary treatments if you're already completely healed and healthy. An honest doctor has both trust and confidence in each and every one of his patients, and that confidence is a reflection of his pride in providing proper treatment and getting successful results for the patient. Often the treating chiropractor will request a personal consultation to discuss these details.
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How to choose the right Killarney Shores, Florida chiropractor?
Do not feel compelled to be treated by the first chiropractor interviewed – many people interview several chiropractors before finding one best suited to treat their condition. Chiropractic mobilization refers to low velocity manipulation, movement and stretching of the muscles and joints, with the goal of increasing the range of motion within those areas. Ask chiropractors which methods they use, before you lay on that table. Likewise, when it comes to the ongoing frustration of agonizing pain, in your back or elsewhere, there's nothing you can afford to leave to chance.
If your chiropractor in Killarney Shores, Florida is just focusing on relieving painful symptoms, and not treating the root cause or injury, they do not have your best interest in mind. This will even help you sidestep any cancellation fees in case you switch chiropractors. Patients who already suffer from migraines are likely to suffer episodes triggered by cervical and spinal pain. Chiropractic adjustment may interfere with some migraine medications and it's contraindicated for patients with osteoporosis, nerve damage, numbness, tingling or loss of strength in an arm or leg.


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KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — China's Foreign Ministry says four Chinese workers have been abducted in Sudan's North Darfur region by unidentified gunmen.
Monday's statement says the men are employees of the China Railway 18th Bureau Group who were building a road in North Darfur just outside the regional capital of El-Fasher.
Sudan's state news agency SUNA has blamed the abduction on a Darfur rebel movement, but it stopped short of naming which group.
The news agency has reported that five Sudanese were also abducted along with the four Chinese workers, among them drivers and engineers.
The government says it dispatched 18 military vehicles to pursue the abductors.
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Use this milk replacer as a partial or total replacement when mother's milk is inadequate. It can also be given to the mother during the last two weeks of gestation or early lactation or to any cat that needs an additional nutritional source. High in protein and fat to ensure proper kitten growth and development. Contains several vitamins and minerals and also contains L-arginine to prevent cataracts in newborns; powdered form mixes with water.
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Steven Charles Harvey wants to be known as Christie Ann Harvey
Okla. court: Man can switch name after sex change
Steven Charles Harvey wants to be known as Christie Ann Harvey
The Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals says a man who has completed a sex change should be allowed to change his name as well, rejecting the idea that men should have men's names and women should have women's names.
The three-judge panel said Tuesday that Steven Charles Harvey was not attempting to deceive anyone by asking to be known as Christie Ann Harvey. Oklahoma County District Judge Bill Graves had ruled against Harvey, noting that gender-reassignment surgery didn't change Harvey's DNA.
The panel said Graves committed a "clear error" by rejecting the name change. In the unanimous ruling, it said the law does not require people to have gender-specific names and said there are several names that are traditionally used by both men and women.


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What did you think of the Emmys last night? Did you agree with who won? Do you even care? Let's get to the important part…the clothes. I like to celebrate who got it right (and who almost did) but we won't dwell on any WTF moments. We can save that for E! Fashion Police tonight 🙂
And the nominees for best dressed…
Claire Danes in Armani Privé
Normally, I am not one for simplicity. Although this dress may not seem simple due to the sequins and sparkle, it's a simple color and silhouette therefore I deem it quite simple. However, I think she looks absolutely stunning. The gown fits her perfectly, her hair has a little something going on but not too much and her makeup is perfection. She could have gone a little more with the makeup, possibly a pop of color on the lip, but overall she had a great night and she totally rocked that dress.
Lea Michele in Oscar de la Renta
I know Lea has already had a black ODLR moment (see my Golden Globes post) but this one definitely tops it. It's difficult to do black on the red carpet because the exquisite detailing of the gown doesn't always show, but Lea totally rocked this look. Although I'm a huge fan of Oscar, his gowns can be a little "serious" which is why I love the playfulness and youthful look of her hair and makeup; it perfectly balances the entire look. Plus, how fabulous is that necklace? Bravo Lea/Lea's stylist!
Nina Dobrev in Zuhair Murad
So most people know this chick from some vampire show I don't watch and I just found out five minutes ago she's not the teacher Dan was hooking up with on Gossip Girl. So basically I don't really know who she is…but she's gorgeous and that gown looks amazing on her. It's a simple color with gorgeous detailing and I am obsessed with the neckline…it looks like a strapless top with a draped one shoulder and I absolutely love it. The hair and makeup is elegant and it brings the entire look together.
Like I said before, I must give credit to those who almost made it but because I'm picky, I just cannot get myself to put them on the actual Best Dressed List. Maybe next year ladies…
Maria Menounos in a custom-made Ralph & Russo
I wanted this to be best dressed so badly but I just couldn't get myself to do it. I had to get a front and back shot of this one. This dress is custom made (with over 15,00 Swarovski crystals might I add) and don't get me wrong, it is a gorgeous gown. BUT I do not like how the open back cuts into the front. I am all for an open back…it's actually one of my favorite things to see on the red carpet…but I am not for side cut-outs in a dress and that's the effect you get when looking at this gown from the front. That is the only complaint I have. Otherwise, it is a gorgeous dress and it fits her like a glove.
January Jones in Versace
There's a lot of I have to say about this look. Let's start off with the main reason why January gets into this post…I applaud her for taking a risk. This gown is a big risk for both silhouette AND color. The style kind of reminds me of the Atelier Versace gown Anne Hathaway wore to the premier of Rachel Getting Married…which I loved by the way (not the movie, the gown). The combination of the bold color AND the bold style (with the RED carpet) is just too much. I think this dress is more appropriate for editorial. The vibrant blue and the bright red of the carpet is a little to patriotic for me…all we need now is January waving a white flag.
Well that's enough out of me…how about you? Who were your best dressed picks at the Emmys? I would love to hear from you!


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Copper Exclusive: Will Corky Make It to the Wedding on Time?
Jul 3, 2013 12:02 PM EDT
Watch your back, Corky! On Sunday's all-new Copper (10/9c, BBC America), we see Corcoran (Tom Weston-Jones) seemingly late to the wedding of Elizabeth Haverford and Robert Morehouse (Anastasia Griffith, Kyle Schmid). From Homeland to Elementary: Why… Read more


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If fame is your game, "Go east, young man."
According to "The Geography of Fame," an opinion piece in The New York Times by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, the best place to make your mark in the world isn't Hollywood, but Suffolk County, Mass., where 1 out of every 748 Baby Boomers now has an entry in Wikipedia.
That Suffolk County is home to Boston and Harvard University, where Stephens-Davidowitz earned his Ph.D, may not be coincidental. One of the contributing factors to Wiki-fame is proximity to a college or university and Boston has more colleges and universities than L.A. has pot shops.
Granted, a few lines posted in a digital encyclopedia may not be everyone's idea of having "arrived," but if we accept the premise, Stephens-Davidowitz's data tells us a lot about how we define achievement in modern America.
After crunching the numbers on 150,000 "notables," including data on county of birth, date of birth, gender and occupations, Stephens-Davidowitz concludes the closer you live to cows the less likely you are to be stalked by the paparazzi and have photos of your thong-clad buttocks taken on a beach in St. Bart's pop up on TMZ.com.
While Suffolk County might have the highest ratio of high achievers, Los Angeles County did make the top 10, with 1 in 901 of us landing on Wiki. To no one's surprise the state of California is home to more famous people than the other 49, with 1 out of 1,209 of us making the grade.
Meanwhile, if you live in West Virginia, good luck!
Only 1 in 4,496 Mountain State residents passed muster with the editors at Wiki. Dr. Seuss clearly had West Virginia in mind when he created Whoville.
Not surprisingly the easiest career path to fame is in "arts and entertainment," with 30 out of 100 earning their place in the spotlight by standing in a spotlight. What Stephens-Davidowitz doesn't say is how many of these people are named Kardashian.
Twenty-nine out of 100 are from the world of sports, which is just a sweaty version of show business. Combined, actors and athletes make up nearly 60 percent of those considered noteworthy.
With 800 channels and 25 million websites it's actually harder today not to be famous.
What's worth considering is how few people nowadays achieve fame from the sciences, academics and business.
Only 3 out of 100 made Wiki via achievement in the sciences or academics, a significant falloff from earlier generations that celebrated a high IQ rather than a low BMI index.
Only 2 out of 100 profiled on Wikipedia earned their place through the business world and only 9 out of 100 through politics.
Of course those numbers may be low since 1 out 100 did make their name as criminals and there could be some crossover in the age of Bernie Madoff and state Sen. Leland Yee.
A clear distinction between Boomers and the Greatest Generation is the dearth of famous soldiers.
Despite more than a decade of continuous war and sacrifice only 1 out of 100 "celebrities" on Wikipedia earned their fame thanks to their military service.
Our second president, John Adams, famously said, "I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. My sons ought to study mathematics and philosophy, geography, natural history, naval architecture, navigation, commerce, and agriculture, in order to give their children a right to study painting, poetry, music, architecture, statuary, tapestry, and porcelain."
Somewhere along the way we blew through music and tapestry and ended up with "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" — a fresh reminder there is a difference between fame and achievement.
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I don't know if I am, since it hasn't ended yet. But I'd definitely watch one if there was one planned! This anime is great.
At first I thought it was just going to be an ecchi anime, but it's actually turned into something much greater than that.
Enoshima BOWL!
Whats everyomes thoughts now that season 1 is ending in 2 weeks? Do you think we should see a season 2?
I really hope we get a second season it feels as if these characters are barley starting to grow and learn what growing up really means especially Shiina, to end it now would be a real downer
I would love a second season - I agree that many of the characters have a lot of space to grow, and I would love to see that happen. That said, it seems that the show didn't use a gecko ending for the anime (99% of the novel illustrations appear in the anime so I'll assume they're the same), even though the novels are far from finished; this makes me think that they're leaving themselves the option of animating a second season if the DVD and merchandise sales justify it (the books have sold close to a million copies overall, so it's certainly not unpopular). However, I already know that there are some small differences present, the most glaring of which is Yuuko not getting into Suimei High in the anime, while she was accepted and lived in Sakurasou in the novels. Of course, they can finnagle these details to work, so I think a second season is possible if the DVD sales are good.
im ready cant wait but still gotta finish 1
Hey :D
It was such a good ending!
In the meantime im going to watch Code Geass, Another, Gunslinger Girl, Blast of Tempest, Death Note, Samurai Champloo, Elfen Lied Witchblade, Claymore, K-anime, Sword Art Online, Kotoura-san, Amatsuki, Vampire Knight, and Canaan again!!!! Anybody like these or have any recommendations like this for me?
Are you feeling okay lol? She did get into Sumei High. Didnt you see episode 24?
My mind is ready... but my body is weak
Searching a demoness from hell or goddess from heaven...
Code geass was really good, but r2 isn't on here, i watched it when it aired on a.s. Another was brutal but really good. The rest were cheesy/too much fanservice/poorly done. You should check out the monogataris though, they're really good and there's alot more in the make
I really want a second season
perhaps once the light novels are finished, they will do a 2nd season, but probably not before than
new Durarara!!x2
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I really want a second season
perhaps once the light novels are finished, they will do a 2nd season, but probably not before than
Agree, volume 9 is what I'm reading now as fast as I can... while reading a zillion other mangas and watching too many shows... I really am ADHD!!!
With volume 10 out they will have volumes 7, 7.5, 8, 9 and 10, more than enough material. Volume 10 should be out in a few months unless they also do 9.5 or have pulled a fast one and end it in 9 but I haven't spoiled myself to the last chapter yet as I sometimes do, I am enjoying volume 9!!!
Please, please, PLEASE make season two is all I can say. I've bought all the novels and import BDs so far, hope it helps... cause they're expensive
I would love to see a season 2, especially after how they ended Season 1.
hpulley Where did you go to read the Light Novel?
i have to say of all the anime's i've watched the speech at the graduation had me crying, not for a death a character like i usaully do, but for the parting of ways, a crossroad where good friends part ways after being together for a long time.
i wish my high school life was a quarter as fun and eventful as this anime
i would love this to continue, more awkward moments, confessions, and some Miskaki crazyness HOTPOT!!! ;D
I really want to see more Rita and Ryuunosuke! :3 They're my cutest couple in this whole series! I CANT WAIT! :3 <3
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I would love to see a season 2, especially after how they ended Season 1.
hpulley Where did you go to read the Light Novel?
I think hpulley orders and buys the light novels from Japan
Answer me this: Wasn"t winter 2013 the second season? or am I confused?
Ok, now this is where people confuse seasons and cours
The second half of Pet Girl (the last 12 episodes) continued straight on from the season before it (Fall 2012 into Winter 2013). To me, that's not a new season, it's called a second cour (because Pet Girl is divided into 2 cours of 12 episodes each)
So technically, the first season (the 24 episodes total) is done, if there is an announcement for another season, it would be for season 2
Hope that made sense lol
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Shortly after my husband and I were married he began taking over our day to day finances. We treat our marriage as a partnership and make joint decisions on almost every financial issue. Whether it's household expenditures or financial investments we discuss all options and alternatives together. More often than not we bring perspectives to the table that the other spouse had never considered, and so far I believe this has helped us save and invest money wisely.
A few years back I was worried that we were spending money frivolously. After a long debate over how much money we were spending on food, my husband decided to start journaling all of our expenses. Every month when the credit card bill arrives, he journals each and every expense and classifies the category of each purchase. Amazingly we now know where each and every penny is spent. (For the record, he was right, we weren't spending much on food at all.) From time to time I have journaled expenses, but it boils down to a handful of times, primarily when he was away on business.
Prior to my husband's journaling I was a 'continual returner.' I would purchase an item, come home, decide I didn't like it after all, and return it to the store. In fact, my husband used to joke that I always had at least two or three items in the trunk, sitting in bags, with tags, waiting to be returned. This behavior, which is really a terrible one, stopped cold turkey, when my husband informed me that I was making it difficult for him to journal the expenses. It seems all of the charges and refunds were driving him crazy.
So this brings me to my secret PayPal account. First, let me tell you that my husband despises PayPal, for a number of reasons too long to detail in this post. Second let me tell you that he despises eBay, again for a number of reasons too long to post. A few months back I began cleaning the house and listing items for sale out on eBay. As you probably know, the easiest way to buy and sell on eBay is with a PayPal account. Knowing that my husband hates these two entities and that journaling these small transactions would be a large pain I simply decided not to tell him about them. Oh I told him that I was selling some of our stuff on eBay, but he never asked for specifics, so I simply didn't tell him.
Until tonight, when he asked if I had money in my PayPal account. I told him the truth about how much money I had in the account and that it came from my eBay sales. Funny enough, he was actually happy that I hadn't bothered him with the details, because just as I thought, he didn't want to be bothered with journaling these piddly transactions.
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I don't have a 'secret' account from my boyfriend but we do talk about our finances. We keep separate accounts and I think I would do the same with my husband when I get married. We would have a joint account for the things that are used by both of us like the rent and electricity. We split the groceries but I don't eat red meat so he buys that out of his personal account and I get my stuff out of my personal account. My honey loves eBay and PayPal so I don't have the issue that you guys had…but then it is good that he did not freak out when you told him.
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Investment in excellence
One plant's improved productivity and quality was repaid when the company expanded the facility
How do you measure productivity? By OEE? By defects per thousand? Is there a dashboard you look at, a Lean manual you consult to figure out how productive you are as a facility?
Here's a new metric to consider: How many capital investment dollars is your senior management willing to put into expanding your facility? In Marion, N.C., the answer is a LOT of dollars.
When Baldor was acquired by ABB two years ago, the plant had just completed a major capital investment to manufacture taper roller bearings previously sourced from India. However, additional capital investments were needed to address other capacity constraints exposed by recent growth. A decade-long effort at improving quality, reducing waste, and emphasizing safety as a core principle already had earned Baldor's Marion facility top awards from Industry Week and the North American Maintenance Excellence award. Even with the acquisition costs involved in adding Baldor to its global portfolio, ABB looked at the opportunity to expand on Marion's track record of excellence and signed off on a significant expansion of the facility.
The move has allowed Baldor to position Marion for future roller bearing growth.
"Not only does the expanded manufacturing footprint support our roller bearing growth initiatives, it has also allowed us to create a new future state layout for our existing processes," said Marion plant manager Mark Earley. "This future state will facilitate additional work combination, point-of-use material delivery and storage, and improved product flow. It also allows us to strategically position our dynamic 'build-on-demand' cells to reduce component and finished goods distance traveled by 65%."
Personnel flexibility
The 96,000-sq-ft expansion in Marion included literally raising the roof —to 24 ft, 4 ft higher than the existing plant. It allowed for an expansion of the manufacturing cells to insource large diameter housing machining, as well as gave the plant the flexibility to move existing workstations to further improve efficiency.
But the work floor isn't the only place where flexibility is crucial to Marion's success. The Baldor plant has just two operator classifications: Machine Operator and Utility Operator. The latter handles assembly and material handling functions. The work is standardized to less than 20 specific jobs in each classification.
Rather than limiting the jobs an operator can learn or perform, maximum pay is dependent on proficiency in at least four specific jobs, and many of the employees are proficient in twice that many.
This kind of work system puts the onus on continual training and improvement, but the end result is a more flexible workforce that can be assigned based on work load and personnel issues in a given day or week. Like baseball players, workers check the starting lineup each day to see where they'll be assigned. For the 135 workers on three shifts at Baldor, every day is unique.
"The broad definition of job classifications provides us a flexible workforce that can react to our daily customer demand. This structure requires a commitment to in-depth training with dedicated training resources," Earley said. "We also don't let business conditions shortcut training. This focus on training is not only impactful to customer service and product quality, it also protects our capital equipment and tooling investments from costly mistakes."
Earley added that flexibility has helped both the productivity of each station as well as the workers. "They understand the competitive advantage that their flexibility and their skills provide," he said. "We have found that most employees like moving around versus being tied to one cell indefinitely."
A more flexible, diverse workforce allows Baldor to build its core competencies in cast iron machining, its tapered bearing manufacturing, and in final assembly. That has led to improvements in operational statistics.
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text: 12910page 11 of 1622121316211622 Back"A Pledge to the Working Man" pro-Kennedy pamphletObject Number: 2014.011.0414Category: DocumentsPublisher: Citizens for Kennedy and JohnsonType of Object: PamphletDate: 1960Credit Line: Fred Fuston Collection/The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey PlazaDimensions: 8 3/8 × 3 5/8 in. (21.3 × 9.2 cm)Medium: PaperDescription"A Pledge to the Working Man" pro-Kennedy pamphlet from 1960, urging voters to choose John F. Kennedy for president. Published by Citizens for Kennedy and Johnson, 261 Constitution Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C.Tags 1960 presidential election Johnson, Lyndon B. Kennedy, John F. Labor organizations Presidential campaign Voting All requests for permission to reproduce, publish or broadcast materials in this collection must be submitted to the Museum's registrar, using the Rights & Reproductions Request Form. Inquiries may be sent to email@example.com.


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Theta Chi
Theta Chi is the seventh largest national men's fraternity. It was founded on April 10, 1856 at Norwich University in Vermont. As an organization, Theta Chi has always stressed that its' members conduct themselves in the highest of gentlemanly conduct. Washington College's chapter was founded in 1940. Its members participate in sports such as crew, baseball, and basketball as well as many other extracurricular activities. The main purpose is to develop outstanding brothers that are ready to enter the real world, and be tomorrow's leaders.


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National Catholic social justice leaders and theologians are urging President Obama and Congressional leaders to show leadership and moral vision in the face of political pressure to cut spending by slashing vital safety net programs. A statement released July 13 read in part: "As Catholic leaders and academics who believe government has a vital role in serving the common good, we are deeply concerned that President Obama and Republican leaders will strike a budget compromise that sacrifices the poor and most vulnerable on the altar of deficit reduction."
While noting that addressing the nation's annual deficits and growing debt was imperative, the statement concludes: "The crisis is the result of unsustainable tax cuts, deficit funding of two wars, and the financial crisis. In this context it is gravely immoral to balance the budget on the backs of the middle class and poor by slashing Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security and other bedrock safety net programs that support pregnant mothers and infants."
The document was signed by notable Catholic advocates and academics, including Sr. Simone Campbell, S.S.S., Executive Director of NETWORK, A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby; the Rev. T. Michael McNulty, S.J., of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men; Sr. Marie Lucey, O.S.F., Associate Director for Social Mission Leadership Conference of Women Religious; and many others (full disclosure: the document was also signed by Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J., America's Editor in Chief).
The statement continues: "We are compelled speak out to ensure that political leaders do not forsake those who have no voice, especially when political pressure mounts. Faced with irresponsible and reckless calls from Republicans to dismantle our nation's safety net, the President must now demonstrate the leadership and moral vision necessary to reject false choices. In years past, political leaders from both parties have reduced the deficit without hurting our must vulnerable neighbors and increasing poverty. We must do so again.
"We join together with Christian clergy and Jewish leaders across the country who have endorsed the 'Circle of Protection.' Standing up for those on the margins is rarely politically convenient, but President Obama and Republican leaders now have an historic opportunity to renew our nation's faith in government that serves the common good."
Commenting on the statement, NETWORK's Simone Campbell said, "As Republican leaders refuse to compromise on tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans, President Obama needs to do what's morally right, not what's politically expedient in Washington.
"Religious leaders and people of faith who have supported many of the president's efforts on behalf of the common good will not accept cuts to life-saving programs for seniors, pregnant mothers and hungry children as if these vulnerable Americans caused our nation's deficit," Campbell said. "Now is the time for the president to stand firm and continue to show leadership and moral vision."
"President Obama now has an opportunity to use his bully pulpit and lay down some clear lines," said Stephen F. Schneck, Director of the Institute for Policy Research & Catholic Studies at The Catholic University of America. "Any deficit reduction deal that cuts Social Security and Medicaid is a betrayal of values that make our nation great. We can be more fiscally responsible without hurting those the Gospels compels us to protect."


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Teen Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Decorate a picture of a pumpkin (sorry, no room for real ones) and compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. Pick up an entry form in the Teen Zone beginning October 2nd. Do your best creative work and turn in your masterpiece no later than Monday, October 30th. Judging will be held on October 31st and winners announced that afternoon in the Teen Zone. Pumpkins will be on display in the Teen Zone throughout the month. Come in to see your competition and discover if you've won! Open to tweens/teens in 6th through 12th grade.


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In what is being called a breakthrough in a long and frustrating crime, British Metropolitan Police are said to be targeting three burglars for their possible involvement in the 2007 disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann, who was snatched from her hotel room in the Portuguese town of Praia da Luz on May 3, 2007.
News about the trio, which was accompanied by reports that key arrests were finally imminent, followed a letter sent by the Crown Prosecution Services to authorities in Portugal on Friday, seeking permission to conduct interviews in connection with the case, reports CNN.
"The letter is a significant development. It is necessary for British police to request the Portuguese authorities allow them to operate on their turf," a spokesperson for Madeleine's parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, told the Mirror.
Pedro do Carmo, deputy national director of the Judiciary Police in Portugal, said the three people have yet to be detained. He also said Portuguese police have been in constant contact with law officials in the U.K.
This new bump in the case comes nearly three months after new computer-generated police sketches of potential suspects were released. Investigators also made a new public appeal on the BBC program Crimewatch, which aired in the U.K., the Netherlands and Germany.
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The Coup, led by Boots Riley, performs Tuesday at the Cabooze.
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King Khan plays the Turf Club on Saturday.
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The Hold Steady's Craig Finn at 2012's Rock the Garden concert in Minneapolis.
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Last seen in Minneapolis playing a cemetery gig, Low returns to one of the warmest listening rooms in town, where their icy, haunting songs always rise to another level. The beloved Duluth rockers followed up last year's well-received album "C'mon" with a quieter year in 2012, but they still toured the U.K. and were featured in an episode of the BYUtv series "Audio-Files." Look up clips from that show for a reminder of the magic they can work in a nice-sounding space. Songwriterly duo Germaine Gemberling and Rich Mattson (Ol' Yeller) open. (8 p.m. Fri., Cedar Cultural Center. All ages. $18-$20.) Chris Riemenschneider
Another quiet and enchanting post-Thanksgiving option, the Pines are wrapping up a year of touring behind their third and best album for Red House Records, "Dark So Gold," in which Iowa-bred leaders David Huckfelt and Ben Ramsey expanded their songs' wide-open spaces and horizon-gazing lyricism while letting their impressive seven-man all-star ensemble cut loose. Trampled by Turtles' electric offshoot Dead Man Winter squeezes in a rare-of-late opening gig alongside Molly Maher/Erik Koskinen band member Frankie Lee. (8 p.m. Fri., Varsity Theater. $15.) Riemenschneider
Dave Boquist is best known nationally as a founding member of Son Volt, for which he played lots of things with strings -- guitar, lap steel, fiddle, banjo, dobro. He's also recorded with Joe Henry, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion, and Peter Bruntnell. Locally, he's known as one of St. Paul's friendliest part-time bartenders and a guest player on sessions by the Sycamores, the Honeydogs, et al. This week he gets a whole evening to himself -- a showcase dubbed "Dave Boquist & Some Friends" -- where he'll play cool cover songs plus some originals. (8 p.m. Fri., Wild Tymes, 33 W. 7th Pl., St. Paul. 18-plus. No cover.) Tom Surowicz
If superstorm Sandy didn't convince Craig Finn and his fellow Upper Midwestern bandmates in the Hold Steady it's time to get out of New York, then maybe another two-night stand at First Ave will. There's still no firm date for the quintet's sixth album -- the 2 1/2-year wait since "Heaven Is Whenever" is unprecedented for the fast-moving workmen rockers -- but recent shows have included new songs. (7 p.m. Sat. & 8:30 p.m. Sun., First Avenue. $25. Sold out Sat.) Indiana's stark and dramatic roots-punk band Murder by Death opens both nights and will also play a free in-store gig to promote its new Bloodshot release, "Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon." (3 p.m. Sun., Hymie's Records, 3820 E. Lake St., Mpls.) Riemenschneider
Best known for his hard-blasting soul-punk with the Shrines, Montreal's outlandish and just plain out-there garage-rock revivalist King Khan is back out on tour with the BBQ Show, the pseudonym of his former Spacesh**s bandmate Mark Sultan. Together, the duo -- which had some kind of abrupt and intense falling-out in 2009 -- creates a scrappier, more lo-fi and sometimes wilder answer to the Shrines sound. Local noisemakers Toxic Shrews and Hot Rash open. (10 p.m. Sat., Turf Club. $15.) Riemenschneider
After four albums with his dark and stormy band Interpol, frontman Paul Banks has hit the road behind his first official solo release (not counting a 2009 effort under a pseudonym, Julian Plenti). On "Banks," the baritone-voiced singer lightens things up musically, with hints of Radiohead and way less guitar bombast. But he's as heavy and maudlin as ever lyrically, with doses of New York's post-9/11 gloom and end-days paranoia. What might really bum out fans is that he hasn't been playing Interpol tunes on tour. Oklahoma trio the Neighbourhood opens. (8 p.m. Sun., Varsity Theater. $15-$17.) Riemenschneider
The latest album by bassist, singer, songwriter and genre-hopper Meshell Ndegeocello, "Pour Une Âme Souveraine," consists of fresh, quirky, debatable takes on high priestess Nina Simone's catalog, both original tunes and such landmark covers as "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood" and "Feelin' Good." Ambitious as it is, Ndegeocello doesn't have Simone's presence or power -- who ever did? -- and the album may be better received by a generation that knows Simone more from reputation than ouevre. See an interview with Ndegeocello at startribune.com/music. (7 p.m. Sun., Dakota Jazz Club, $40.) Tom Surowicz
What better way to recover from Thanksgiving than an evening with two brilliant and hilariously twisted musicians? Yes, it's Leo Kottke's 430th annual post-turkey concert in his hometown. That means an evening of guitar splendor, quirky humor and deep-gulch vocals. Opening is the delightful Nellie McKay, a New York pianist/ukulele player who mashes up many styles (from Broadway to hip-hop) with sharp, politicized and sometimes corny humor. (7:30 p.m. Mon., Guthrie Theater, $38-$43.) Jon Bream
Pete Townshend is back on tour. Roger Daltrey reportedly received medical treatment for his voice, which sounded a bit ragged live last year. And the Who -- well, "the Two," plus drummer Zak Starkey and bassist Pino Palladino -- are performing the 1973 rock opera "Quadrophenia." Arguably the band's better but less famous rock opera, it starts with "The Real Me" and ends with "Love, Reign O'er Me." There's no narration or guest singers, but such album sounds as a boiling teakettle and squawking seagulls are included. And there is an encore featuring a handful of the Who's biggest hits. Opening is Vintage Trouble, a Los Angeles punk-soul quartet. (7:30 p.m. Tue., Target Center, $39.50-$129.50.) Bream
The 7th Street Entry is hosting an after-party of sorts with the Who by Numbers, a tribute band that includes the Mighty Mofos' Randy Weiss, Pink Mink's Jacques Wait, Trailer Trash's Keely Lane and Tulip Sweet's Tom Siler. They will play the album of the same name and more classics. All-female Clash cover band Rudegirl opens. (10 p.m. Tue., 7th Street Entry, $3 with Who ticket stub, $5 without.) Riemenschneider
A longtime Elvis acolyte, Chris Isaak finally got around to paying direct tribute to the King and other 1950s Sun Records sounds on 2011's "Beyond the Sun." I prefer his own original songs inspired by these vintage sounds (especially Roy Orbison's) but no matter what tunes he plays, count on Isaak to keep you chuckling with zinger-filled patter. (7:30 p.m. Tue., State Theatre, $50-$60.) BreamCOUNTRY
Miss Willie Brown is a country duo featuring Amanda Watkins from West Virginia and Kasey Buckley from Texas, who met while waitressing in an L.A. restaurant. The duo was the first group signed to A&M/Octone, with Keith Stegall, who has worked with Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson, slated to produce their album. So far Miss Willie Brown has offered a single -- "You're All That Matters to Me," a perky, playful tune about a gal flirting with a guy that could be country's answer to "Call Me Maybe." They open for Michigan country-rock singer Frankie Ballard and Jon Pardi, whose single is "Missin' You Crazy." (8 p.m. Thu., Toby Keith's, $15.) BreamHIP-HOP
Oakland, Calif.'s the Coup went six years between albums, in which time lead MC Boots Riley paired up with New Orleans funksters Galactic and Rage guitarist Tom Morello, and became active in the Occupy Wall Street movement. His acidic funk-hop group's new album, "Sorry to Bother You," carries on with radical politics and anti-capitalism themes but has a pretty fun time doing so, with songs ranging from the warped, kazoo-laden "Your Parents' Cocaine" to the wall-punching rocker "You Are Not a Riot." They also achieved something of a coup with their local support acts, Villa Rosa and Greg Grease. (9 p.m. Tue., Cabooze. $15-$17.) RiemenschneiderROOTS/R&B
The soul queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas had a string of 1960s hits, often produced by Allen Toussaint -- "I Wish Someone Would Care," "Break-A-Way," "Time Is on My Side," "It's Raining," "Ruler of My Heart" -- that's hard to beat. Yet her 1980s-onward renaissance has been just as strong artistically, the work of a mature singer clearly still in her prime. Highly recommended. (7 & 9 p.m. Thu., Dakota Jazz Club, $30-$60.) Surowicz
He may be retro but Oklahoma's JD McPherson is one of the coolest new artists embraced this year by 89.3 the Current. He also won over State Fair crowds with his fresh take on vintage rockabilly, blues and R&B and his ability to connect with crowds. When he spotted youngsters in the crowd, he instinctively knew it was time to pull out Clarence "Frogman" Henry's "Ain't Got No Home." A singer who can croon and shout, McPherson and his crackerjack combo also know how to keep the dance floor jumping. Farewell Milwaukee opens. (9 p.m. Thu., First Avenue, $15.) BreamJAZZ
Former Twin Cities resident and frequent Grammy nominee Karrin Allyson is back for a two-night stand, to perform songs from her impressive 13-album catalog on the Concord Jazz label. It's rare that an artist and a record company stay together so long in the modern music marketplace. Heck, it was rare enough in the boom years of the 1960s and 1970s. Allyson's obviously been doing quite a bit right, surrounding herself with top musicians and making each trip to the studio memorable. (7 & 9 p.m. Mon.-Tue., Dakota Jazz Club, $25-$40.) SurowiczCLASSICAL
Move over, musicologists! The photogenic women of Ladyslipper -- a learned and imaginative threesome that "bends the baroque and ushers audiences beyond the realm of tradition" -- can teach you everything you wanted to know about baroque composers' appetite for imitation, and make it fun. The ensemble's "Art of Imitation" program offers music by Scarlatti, Handel, Bach and harpsichordist/composer Asako Hirabayashi; gambist Mary Burke and trumpeter Takako Seimiya Senn add their talents to the mix. (3 p.m. Sun., St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 1895 Laurel Av., St. Paul. $10-$15; free for 17 and younger. ladyslipperbaroque.com) Larry Fuchsberg
Canadian soprano Dominique Labelle, renowned for her performances in Baroque music, joins the Aulos Ensemble for "A Baroque Christmas." The five members of Aulos -- Christopher Krueger, flute; Marc Schachman, oboe; Linda Quan, violin; Myron Lutzke, cello; and Arthur Haas, harpsichord -- make up one of the first American "original instrument" ensembles. Their holiday-themed program features vocal and instrumental works by such composers as Bach, Vivaldi, Scarlatti and Rameau. (4 p.m. Sun., St. Anthony Park United Church of Christ, 2129 Commonwealth Av., St. Paul, $20-$24, 651-292-3267 or www.schubert.org) William Randall Beard
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Senate confirms new National Institutes of Health Director
Alzheimer's Association Statement
The Alzheimer's Association is pleased that the Senate has confirmed Dr. Francis Collins as the new Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). As one of the world's foremost leaders in human genetics, Collins will bring to this new role a wealth of expertise and knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the importance of investing in science and research.
For the more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer's disease today and the projected 16 million who may have it by mid-century, the Association is pleased to have Collins at the helm of NIH. Alzheimer's disease poses tremendous human, social and economic burdens on the nation as a whole and is a challenge to us all. The Alzheimer's Study Group, an independent group of national leaders led by co-chairs Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Nebraska Senator Bob Kerrey, revealed in their report, "A National Alzheimer's Strategic Plan," that the government in on track to spend nearly $20 trillion on Alzheimer's between today and the middle of the century. As an individual who has contributed so much to science by revolutionizing the field of genetics, Collins brings a unique understanding of how the necessary investment in science can yield significant breakthroughs.
Recently at the Alzheimer's Association's International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD), hundreds of studies were presented about advances in scientific research on a variety of fronts – from drugs in the earliest stages of investigations, to findings in early detection, to diagnostic tools. Results from landmark projects like the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), a $60 million, 5-year; public-private partnership for identifying Alzheimer biomarkers, continue to produce rich, robust clinical data and imaging information. This year's ICAD was a clear indication of the real scientific progress being made but how fast we get to a world without Alzheimer's depends completely on investment in research and Collins knows this all too well.
Over the last 6 years, federal funding for Alzheimer research has been stagnant. In no way has the funding investment matched the tremendous current and future impact of the disease poised to strike 10 million baby boomers. The personal and economic impact of Alzheimer's is so large that no one entity can solve the problem alone. It will require all levels of government and the private sector working together to diminish the human and economic cost of Alzheimer's disease. Encouraged by the commitment and dedication to science and research Collins has exhibited in his long and distinguished career thus far, the Alzheimer's Association looks forward to working with him in his leadership role at NIH in making a world without Alzheimer's.


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Conor Friedersdorf has a bone to pick with David Frum, one of his fellow voices of relative sanity among conservatives, on the question of the war on drugs and its clearly disproportionate effect on the poor and minorities. Frum is confused by those who are concerned about inequality but want drugs legalized:
The good news is that many—most—young people will experiment with marijuana, quit, and suffer no long-lasting ill effects. The bad news is that more young people are experimenting with marijuana, raising the absolute numbers of those who will become habitual users.
The young people most likely to become habitual users are those who already face declining opportunities. Over the past generation, American society has closed route after route into the middle class. Wages are stagnant, upward mobility has slowed, job security has deteriorated, higher education has become more expensive, and two-parent families have dwindled. Meanwhile, we have opened more and more roads to self-harm. Must we now open another?
It's baffling to me that people who profess anxiety about the trend to social inequality will so often endorse drug legalization. A world of legal drugs will be a world in which the fates of the top one third of Americans and the lower two thirds will diverge even more than they already do. A world of weaker families, absent parents, and shriveling job opportunities is a world in which more Americans will seek a cheap and easy escape from their depressing reality. Legalized marijuana, like legal tobacco, will become a diversion for those who feel they have the least to lose.
Nonsense, counters Friedersdorf, pointing out the obvious enforcement disparities:
Now let's ponder whether marijuana prohibition creates even more dramatic harm, and whether the burden falls most heavily on relatively poor people. If you're baffled that someone would want to reduce inequalityand legalize marijuana, this little exercise is guaranteed to edify.
- Even controlling for different levels of use, poor people are arrested more frequently than their upper middle class equivalents, are more likely to be found guilty, and are sentenced to harsher penalties.
- The violence associated with a black market in marijuana causes the vast majority of its harm in poorer neighborhoods and poorer countries.
- The economic incentive to become a drug dealer acts far more powerfully on poor kids than richer kids.
- Incarceration associated with marijuana does far more damage to poor families than to rich families, and affects the supply of marriageable men far more in poorer than richer neighborhoods.
Would President Obama's life had been better if he'd been caught smoking pot, arrested and jailed? He would have had a criminal record, making it far less likely that he would get a good education or a job. He'd be locked out of federal grants and student loans in most states. His life would have been dramatically altered, all for the worse. His youthful pot use, on the other hand, did not harm him a bit. Only enforcement of drug prohibition could have destroyed his life and career.


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Ducks battle Cardinal in key Pac-12 affair
Stanford, CA (SportsNetwork.com) - The top two teams in the Pac-12 Conference get after each other on Thursday night, as the second-ranked Oregon Ducks come calling on the sixth-ranked Stanford Cardinal.
Oregon is a perfect 8-0 under first-year head coach Mark Helfrich, and while the Ducks have whipped every opponent they have faced this season, they were recently pushed down a spot from No. 2 to No. 3 by Florida State in this week's BCS rankings. This bout marks the third of the season for Oregon against a nationally-ranked opponent, the first two resulting in relatively easy wins over No. 16 Washington (45-24) and No. 9 UCLA (42-14).
Stanford brings a 7-1 mark into this clash with its Pac-12 North Division rival, the lone loss coming in a 27-21 verdict at Utah on Oct. 12. The Cardinal have won back-to-back games since, taking out ranked foes UCLA and Oregon State, despite scoring no more than 24 points in either contest. Since 2009, Stanford is 11-1 at home against ranked opponents, and the team has won 13 straight at home and is 34-3 at Stanford Stadium since the end of the 2007 season. The Cardinal have won 30 of their last 31 games played in the state of California, the one loss coming against Oregon in 2011.
Oregon trails in the all-time series with Stanford, 45-30-1, but the Ducks have won nine of the last 11 meetings, including four of the last five on the Cardinal's home field.
Stanford dealt Oregon its only loss last season, 17-14 in overtime, in Eugene.
With Heisman hopeful Marcus Mariota running the show, the Oregon offense averages a staggering 55.6 points and 632.1 yards per game, both of which rank the team second in the country behind Baylor. Mariota, only a sophomore, leads the Pac-12 and ranks fifth nationally with a QB rating of 178.5, as he has completed 64 percent of his passes for 2,281 yards and 20 TDs. As remarkable is the fact that he has yet to throw an interception this season, and he has tossed only six picks in 561 career pass attempts.
Additionally, Byron Marshall has had a stellar campaign as he currently ranks fourth in the conference in rushing with 879 yards, and he is tied for the league-lead with 12 TDs. Mariota is also a threat when he pulls the ball down, picking up 511 yards and scoring nine TDs, while Thomas Tyner and De'Anthony Thomas have produced 806 yards and 15 scores between them.
Mariota spreads the ball around, as evidenced by the fact that six guys have double-digit catches on the season. John Huff and Bralon Addison have 38 grabs, and the duo has combined for 1,312 yards and 13 TDs.
Defensively, the Ducks have also performed exceptionally well in yielding a league-best 16.9 ppg. Foes are averaging 130.9 ypg on the ground and 228.4 ypg through the air, and Oregon ranks atop the conference in pass efficiency defense (101.8), while ranking second in both interceptions (13) and third- down conversion defense (.331).
Derrick Malone is UO's leading tackler with 69, while Tony Washington has 7.5 sacks, and Terrance Mitchell four picks. Thanks mainly to Mariota's efficiency, the Ducks lead the Pac-12 and rank in the top-five nationally in turnover margin (+13).
In the recent win over UCLA, Marshall ran for 133 yards and three TDs, Mariota threw for 230 yards and a score, and Thomas returned to action after missing three games to score on a short run in the first quarter. Overall, the Ducks amassed 555 yards of total offense, and scored three TDs in the final quarter to break the game wide open.
The Bruins scored the first points on the day, and added a TD in the second quarter, but were held scoreless after intermission as they tallied only 283 yards, a mere 64 of which were the result of pass plays. Malone paced the UO defense with 10 tackles, seven of which were solo efforts, and Boseko Lokombo was credited with two of the team's three sacks.
While obviously pleased with his club's performance against UCLA, Helfrich knows his guys will need to refocus their energy to tackle the task ahead.
"This is a real complicated formula, do your job great and that's it. And our guys have responded exactly how we thought they would."
He went on to say, "We're going to use this week to get healthier, to get better, to improve and get a bunch of work for our young guys."
Stanford is enjoying another highly successful campaign, although the offense ranks in the bottom half of the Pac-12 in most key statistical categories. The Cardinal generate 389.6 ypg, failing to utilize the pass (193.2 ypg) to maximum effectiveness as both figures rank the squad 11th in the 12-team conference. Tyler Gaffney has been the one saving grace for the unit, as he ranks third in the league with 886 yards while tying for first with 12 rushing TDs.
Kevin Hogan is a 61 percent passer who has thrown for 1,493 yards, 13 TDs and only five interceptions, and Ty Montgomery paces the receiving corps with 39 catches for 619 yards and five scores. Devon Cajuste has 377 yards and four TDs. Stanford has allowed a league-low nine sacks.
Much of the reason for Stanford's good fortune this year can be placed at the feet of its defensive players, as opponents are permitted just 19.4 points and 354.0 yards per game, both of which rank the team third in the conference. The Cardinal have been particularly stingy against the run, yielding a league-best 103.9 ypg and only five TDs. Pressure at the point of attack has been paramount, as the unit has posted 27 sacks, tied for second-most in the Pac-12.
Shayne Skov is Stanford's leading tackler with 63, while A.J. Tarpley is hot on his heels with 61. Trent Murphy has been a man possessed from his linebacker spot, and he has logged 9.5 sacks, while Jordan Richards has three interceptions.
Gaffney was once again the offensive star in Stanford's recent win over Oregon State, as he rushed for 145 yards and three TDs. Hogan completed only 8-of-18 passes for 88 yards, the Cardinal finishing with only 276 total yards.
Despite keeping possession of the ball for 38:33, the Beavers didn't fare much better than Stanford in terms of yardage (288), and they were stymied to the tune of 17 net rushing yards on 24 attempts. Tarpley tallied a game-high 13 tackles, while Murphy made 3.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage, the Cardinal being credited with a total of 13 TFL.
Coach David Shaw liked the effort the Cardinal put forth in the win over Oregon State, but knows his club is going to have to be as its absolute best when it tangles with the high-flying Ducks.
"I'm proud of those guys. I'm already done thinking about Oregon State and the effort tonight, but it wasn't good enough to beat Oregon or good enough to be in the game against Oregon," he continued, "We have a bunch of stuff that we need to make sure we do in the next 12 to 14 days to play one of the best teams in the nation."


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MIAMI (AP) — Jessica Kornfeld drove her children to their elementary school this past weekend. She wanted them to feel reassured that it was still a safe place, despite a horrific shooting in New England that killed 20 students very close to their own age.
"Our school is the same as it was when you left," she told them. "It's going to be fine."
Kornfeld and parents across the country were trying to quell their children's fears about returning to school Monday for the first time since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. School administrators have pledged to add police patrols, review security plans and make guidance counselors available.
And yet, it was pretty near impossible for parents not to be anxious and apprehensive following Friday's violence.
"For them, you need to pretend that you're OK," said Kornfeld, of Pinecrest, Fla. in suburban Miami. "But it's scary."
Teachers shared their concerns and braced themselves for what they would face in the classroom Monday.
"It's going to be a tough day," said Richard Cantlupe, an American history teacher at Westglades Middle School in Parkland, Fla. "This was like our 9/11 for school teachers."
Cantlupe said he will tell his students that his number one job is to keep them safe, and that like the teachers in Connecticut, he would do anything to make sure they stay out of harm's way. He is also beginning to teach about the Constitution and expects to take questions on the Second Amendment.
"It's going to lead right into the controversy over gun control," he said.
Connecticut Education Commissioner Stefan Pryor said his agency was sending a letter to school superintendents across the state on Sunday evening, providing a list of written prompts for classroom teachers to help them address the shooting in Newtown with their students.
"In many instances, teachers will want to discuss the events because they are so recent and so significant, but they won't necessarily know how to go about it," he said.
In an effort to ensure their students' safety and calm parents' nerves, school districts across the United States have asked police departments to increase patrols and have sent messages to parents outlining safety plans that they assured them are regularly reviewed and rehearsed.
Some officials refused to discuss plans publicly in detail, but it was clear that vigilance will be high this week at schools everywhere in the aftermath of one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history: Twenty-six people were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School, most children ages 6 and 7. The gunman then shot and killed himself.
Northern Virginia's Fairfax County Public Schools, the largest school system in the Washington area with about 181,000 students, will provide additional police patrols and counselors.
"This is not in response to any specific threat but rather a police initiative to enhance safety and security around the schools and to help alleviate the understandably high levels of anxiety," Superintendent Jack Dale said Sunday.
Dennis Carlson, superintendent of Anoka-Hennepin School District in Minnesota, said a mental health consultant will meet with school officials Monday, and there will be three associates — one to work with the elementary, middle and high schools, respectively. As the day goes on, officials will be on the lookout for any issues that arise, and extra help will go where needed.
"We are concerned for everybody — our staff and student body and parents," Carlson said. "It's going to be a day where we are all going to be hypervigilant, I know that."
In Tucson, Ariz., where a gunman in January 2011 killed six and wounded 12 others, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, the largest school district in the state increased security after Friday's shooting. Tucson Unified School District spokeswoman Cara Rene said Sunday that the district was participating in a memorial being held at one of its schools on Sunday evening, and that Gifford's replacement, Rep. Ron Barber, would be a featured speaker along with Superintendent John Pedicone. Barber was with Giffords at the constituent meet-and-greet and was among the wounded.
Rene said planning was under way to help teachers and students with grief and fear issues when school resumes Monday, and the district was working with Tucson police on security issues.
Officials with Chicago Public Schools, the nation's third-largest school district, said the district is reiterating its existing safety and emergency-management plans to keep more than 400,000 students safe, and may deploy police or counselors to schools as needed.
"With this incident, we took it as an opportunity to remind all of our principals to review and refresh their individual emergency-management plans and remind staff of standard safety protocol," said Chief Safety and Security Officer Jadine Chou.
Many schools will be holding a moment of silence Monday and will fly flags at half-staff.
Meanwhile, at home, many parents were trying to allay their children's fears while coping with their own. Kornfeld said her village is a lot like Newtown, Conn.: a place where people generally feel safe being at home without the doors locked and playing outside after school.
"Why would that happen there?" she said. "It kind of rocks everything."
She sat down with her son and daughter after school on Friday and explained to them what had happened. She reminded her children that they were with her, and safe.
"But it could have been us," her son replied.
Contributing to this report were Associated Press writers Jay Reeves in Birmingham, Ala.; Brett Zongker in Washington; Bob Christie in Phoenix; Holbrook Mohr in Jackson, Miss.; Amy Forliti in Minneapolis; Michelle Nealy in Chicago, Susan Haigh in Norwich, Conn., and Jeffrey Collins in Columbia, S.C.


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My new shoes were just too white for my taste. Last Friday we were blessed with 0.3 (guess-timate) of the 5.02 annual inches of precipitation and all day my body was itching to run over the savory earth and feel the tingle on my skin. Around 5pm i padded out into the dark clouds that so rarely grace this rain shadowed valley. The canals were lined with black and brown calves, nursing, chewing or running away from my methodical pace. My ipod died about half way out, so I took the earphones out and listened to the pin pricks of droplets hitting my skin, my fleece, the ground and the canal. The clouds ahead cleared and the blue sky over Big Pine seemed like a Truman Show deception. The Sierra momentarily glittered in the sun, newly veiled in white, looking too perfect and angelic to be terrestrial. I laughed and jumped on a runner's high that made me continue further than I'd run in a while. I could feel my legs and it felt good. Maybe I should run a marathon? I forgot how good the rush of endorphines feels during the cool down shower when my racing mind finally calms down.
The rain in Bishop equaled two feet of fresh fluffy powder in Mammoth, and while I wish I could say that I sliced through it all day Saturday I had to work until after the mountain closed. I met up with the Super Gang from a couple weeks ago (Greg, Woodie, Eunice, and a new friend Cynthia) on Saturday night where they let me crash with them at a place that could have fit an entire girl scout troupe. Sunday morning everyone on the chair lifts reminded me that I had missed the best powder day of the season, and still I had a fantastic time crunching over the gravely moguls. Greg once again photographed our crew and caught some great images of us that make us look much better than we probably are.
On Monday Elsbeth and I ran a half marathon! I think that was the longest I have ever run. I had the day off and felt like a good work out, so we drove out to Fish Slough nestled on a volcanic tablelands with epic views of the Sierra and the White mtn. ranges.
We stopped about 3/4 of the way to jump into a natural spring, which is also one of 3 sites containing the endangered pupfish . It was euphoric at times, hot most of the time and after wards my muscles felt a bit confused and sore like they used to during cross country.
We decided we should bake ourselves a lemon pound cake and make strawberry smoothies as a celebration. I really like my roommate! Although we picked up 4lbs of strawberries we didn't end up making the smoothies and only just made the pound cake tonight (a day later). Surprisingly, neither one of our bodies were sore today so we played Ultimate Frisbee for a spell and biked until the sun set.
Work is about to speed up with lots of upcoming events and the temperature pushes ever closer to breaking 80 degrees Fahrenheit. It's hard to believe I've been here for almost 3 months. As the ancient chinese proverb says, "Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer it gets to the end the faster it goes."


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A 24-year-old Australian woman, armed with a YouTube account, is in search of her Prince Charming. Instead of a glass slipper, this woman's sole lead is a left-behind tuxedo jacket.
Heidi Clarke, of Elizabeth Bay, NSW, Australia, says in her video she experienced a "connection" with a mystery man at a cafe after their orders got mixed up.
"I met this guy a couple of days ago in cafe, and ya, we only spoke for a few minutes, but I don't know, I can't stop thinking about him basically," Clarke says in her video.
And for the record, she makes it clear she is not a stalker and not crazy.
But, c'mon.
With lonelygirl15 still fresh in our minds, can we ever really trust drama that unfolds on YouTube?
Is this a real plea for romance?
...or are we at episode one of a viral drama that will give this cute wannabe-starlet 15 minutes of Web fame?
Either way, it's a dose of reality drama that can tide you over while you wait for new episode of The Hills.
So, if "you're about 6 feet tall, toned and hot," there's an Aussie waiting to return your jacket and "maybe have a small chat," according to her Web site.
The jacket is size 42, with light gray stripes on the interior and three buttons on the pocket.


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Gov. Rick Scott's new chief of staff Adam Hollingsworth continues to re-shape the inner workings of the governor's office with the latest announcement today from Lane Wright, press secretary for the governor, announcing he will be leaving his post to go to work at the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. Wright will be replaced by deputy press secretary, Jackie Schutz.
Arriving is Tom Yu, former Director of Research for the Republican National Committee, who will work on research and writing for the governor. Yu has been a producer and researcher for Mary Matalin and first worked as an intern for former U.S. Rep. Bill Paxon (R-NY) and the NRCC in the 1994 cycle.
Wright's departure follows that of Brian Burgess, who left the governor's office in September, to become spokesman for the Republican Party of Florida.
Burgess was replaced by Hollingsworth recruit, Melissa Sellers, a veteran of Louisianna Gov. Bobby Jindal's communications staff who also most recently worked at the Republican National Convention.
In a note to his colleagues on Monday, Wright wrote:
Dear friends,
It is time for me to say goodbye (or at least, 'see you around').
Serving Governor Scott as his press secretary has been the greatest honor, and greatest thrill, of my professional life so far. I can't believe how fortunate I have been. And I can't express how grateful I am.
Starting Monday, I'll be exploring a new role with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.
I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the governor and promoting his efforts to help people get a great education and get a job.
I have been so impressed with the caliber of people this governor has been able to draw around him. I have loved getting to know you and hope our friendship can continue as we all move forward.
Please take down my personal number and email address and don't hesitate to call or write.
I wish you the best,
Lane Wright