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Beginning with Memorial Day and continuing into June and July, we are in a period of the calendar marked with graduations, reunions, and weddings. It is a time to remember, said a University of Illinois Extension unit horticulture educator.
Beginning with Memorial Day and continuing into June and July, we are in a period of the calendar marked with graduations, reunions, and weddings. It is a time to remember, said a University of Illinois Extension unit horticulture educator.
"Planting a tree in someone's honor can make a very long-lasting gift of remembrance," said Jeff Rugg. "Trees that have a history known to the giver and recipient are even more special."
Rugg gave this example of a tree gift that keeps on giving. In 1829, President Andrew Jackson planted a southern magnolia in the south lawn of the White House in remembrance of his wife who had died before his inauguration. The tree came from a cutting of a tree at their home plantation of The Hermitage in Tennessee. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan gave his retiring chief of staff, former Tennessee Sen. Howard Baker, a cutting from the Jackson magnolia. In May of 1995, Baker planted a cutting from his tree at the Hermitage Plantation, which is now a museum.
"If you have an old twenty-dollar bill, look to the left of the White House portico and you will see the large southern magnolia tree," he said. "The Jackson magnolia is still growing at the White House in spite of being hit by an airplane, at Baker's residence in Tennessee, and at the Hermitage Plantation. The single tree is growing in three locations because of cloning.
"Many plants have the ability to grow new roots, stems, and leaves starting from only one of those parts. If you start with a piece of a branch, known as a cutting, and take care of it so that it grows its own roots, you will have two individually separate, yet genetically identical, trees."
The American Forests' Famous and Historic Tree Program offers historically significant trees to the public. They have apple trees grown from the last remaining tree planted by Johnny Appleseed. They have around 100 historic trees from the homes of famous Americans and places like the gardens of Mount Vernon, the battlefield at Gettysburg, and sycamore trees from Ellis Island. There are cloned trees or seeds from the trees at Elvis' estate, the Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C., and the oldest tree east of the Mississippi.
American Forest is working with a variety of organizations to plant trees internationally and across the United States. Operation Liberty Forest is a national program conducted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Forests. The goal is to plant one tree to honor each of the 1,384,000 members of the United States armed forces. Liberty trees may also be planted to honor any veteran. To order a historic tree or to join with them in one of their tree-planting projects, visit www.historictrees.org .
You can purchase historically significant trees or make your own history with a tree from your own yard or a relative's property.
"Most of our landscape trees and shrubs can be reproduced with softwood cuttings. Look at any tree branch and you will notice that the end of the branch that has leaves growing directly on it will be a different color than the section of branch growing closer to the tree trunk. The one-year-old section will have small side branches growing on it with leaves the same color as this year's growth. The next section of branch closer to the trunk will again be a different color and have more woody bark," said Rugg.
The older sections of bark have more wood and are known as hardwood cuttings. The softwood cuttings still have the ability to grow roots. In many trees and shrubs, hardwood has lost this ability. Softwood cuttings taken before summer do not have enough woody cellulose tissue to remain upright when they lose water after they are removed from the tree.
"Cut the cuttings from about six inches to one foot long," he said. "When pruning the plant, leave a bud at the end of the branch so the branch can continue to grow. On many cuttings, the section of stem between buds will not grow, so it should be cut off. The bottom one-third to one-half of the stem should have the leaves removed. The stem is then stuck into sand, perlite, vermiculite, or peat. The cuttings are kept in a shady location with lots of humidity and moisture for several months."
A greenhouse with automatic misters is what the professionals use. You can improvise with a cut-in-half milk jug. The bottom is filled with sand, and after the cuttings are in, the top is set back on. It can be held in place with a dowel running out the top and a clothes pin to hold it on. The pros also use rooting hormones that are often available in garden centers or in catalogs. The hormones increase the percentage of cuttings that will root and they increase the amount of roots the cuttings get.
"The more cuttings you take, the better your chance that some will root," he said. "The longer you wait, the more likely that some will root. Some trees will have lots of roots in only a month, and others will need all summer and fall to get enough roots to survive on their own."
Our family plants trees to commemorate births and milestones. Last week we planted a new tree to celebrate the birth of our first grandchild.
U of I Extension-Fulton County office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. May we forever remember the sacrifice made by many for the freedom we have today.
At University of Illinois Extension-Fulton County, we are committed to helping the people of Illinois put knowledge to work. Check us out on the web at fulton.extension.uiuc.edu. It is my privilege to share information with you in this column, and I look forward to our "Extension Connection." Have a great week!


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Hi All,
Can anyone offer advice on LO's being extremely "needy"? DS lately wants to nurse constantly, be held constantly and wants to be able to see me constantly. Even when DH is holding him, if I walk out of the room he gets fussy but as soon as I come back in, he's fine. Is this normal? A lot of people say I'm "spoiling" him because even at the first sign of a fuss I pick him up. I am not one for the CIO style. Are there any other moms out there going through this?
Oh, DS is 15 weeks tomorrow

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UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento and Dameron Hospital Association in Stockton are not pursuing a joint venture.
For the last two years, UC Davis and Dameron Hospital have been evaluating different legal structures for partnership that would benefit both organizations, as well as the Stockton community. The decision not to pursue a joint venture structure and to reassess those plans was based on several factors, including changing community needs and the parties' respective missions and strategic priorities. Although a formal joint venture will not be implemented in this circumstance, the organizations may continue to seek collaborations that better support their respective missions and communities.
"Getting to know Dameron and the health-care dynamics of the Stockton community has been a valuable experience for us," said Ann Madden Rice, chief executive officer of UC Davis Medical Center. "While this joint venture will not go forward, we will work along with Dameron to seek ways to improve the quality of health care for the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys."
Lorraine P. Auerbach, president and CEO of Dameron Hospital, said, "We appreciate the opportunity to continue to work with UC Davis Medical Center to bring university-level services to our community." Auerbach continued, "Dameron Hospital is in a far better position than it was two years ago. Therefore, it is now appropriate that instead of restructuring to a joint venture, we focus on developing new ways to work with UC Davis Medical Center that bring more value and sophisticated services to our local community."
About UC Davis Medical Center
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text: An Unearthly Child, always fun to go back to this Susan was so much more interesting in the pilot. She had a strange fey quality mixed with her strong scientific knowledge that quickly gave way to hysterics in later episodes. Just watching the comedy sketches on the extras I'd forgotten all about them. I watched Planet of the Giants earlier this week, first time I had seen it, interesting pacing with parts 3 & 4 cut together. It only runs a bit longer than a new Who episode and would work pretty well as a story for a modern Doctor, I could imagine 11 and the Ponds in this story.


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Atlantic bluefin tuna
Key Facts
Common Name
Atlantic bluefin tuna / Northern bluefin tuna
Scientific Name
Thunnus thynnus
Open Ocean
Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, Mediterranean Sea
Conservation status
Overfished (IUCN data deficient)
Adults are typically 3m in length, but can reach 4m, making the Atlantic tuna one of the largest bony fishes and the largest of all tuna species. Adults average 130-680kg, although the upper weight range is rarer now.
Bluefin tuna are built like torpedoes. Not only do they have a hydrodynamic shape, their pectoral (side) fins can be retracted and, unlike other fish, their eyes are set flush to their body. This means their bodies create little drag as they swim through water.
Habitat and Distribution
There are 2 populations of Atlantic bluefin tuna: a smaller western population which spawns in the Gulf of Mexico, and a larger eastern population which spawns in the Mediterranean Sea.
These 2 populations are not completely separate, however. Adults and juveniles from both populations feed together, particularly off the east coast of North America and in the central Atlantic.
Atlantic bluefin tuna spawn just once a year and do not reach reproductive maturity until they are 8-12 years old. This makes bluefin tuna more vulnerable to overfishing than some of the smaller tuna species that can spawn several times in a year. Female Atlantic bluefin can produce up to 10 million eggs per year, but just a small fraction survives to adulthood.


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LAS VEGAS (AP) — TV makers are trotting outs sets with "Ultra HD" resolution at the International CES electronics trade show in Vegas this week. One problem is that there are few video cameras that record at that resolution, four times higher than regular high definition.
But Qualcomm Inc., a leading maker of chips for cellphones, says it has a solution: With its chips, smartphones could be recording video in Ultra HD as early as this year.
Paul Jacobs, the CEO of the San Diego-based chipmaker, is revealing a lineup of new chips in a keynote speech. The topline model has 75 percent more horsepower than Qualcomm's fastest previous model. Qualcomm plans to ship the chips in volume in a few months, so they could show up in gadgets on store shelves this summer.


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Fifth disease is a viral illness that is associated with an exanthem. Exanthem is another name for a rash or skin eruption that occurs due to an infection or disease. Fifth disease is also known as erythema infectiosum and as "slapped cheek" disease because the rash can cause a child's cheeks to become quite red. Fifth disease is spread from one child to another through direct contact with discharge from the nose and throat. It can also be spread through contact with infected blood. It is moderately contagious.
Fifth disease is caused by the human parvovirus B19. It is most prevalent in the winter and spring and is usually seen in school age children. Outbreaks of the disease frequently occur in school settings. Adults can get fifth disease too, but most of these infections are in children.
It may take between four to 14 days for the child to develop symptoms of fifth disease after being exposed to the disease. About 80 percent of children have very mild symptoms for about a week before developing the rash. About 20 percent will have no symptoms at all before the rash appears. Children are most contagious before the rash occurs. Therefore, children are contagious before they even know they have the disease. The following are the most common symptoms of fifth disease. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
There may be an early phase with the following symptoms, although the symptoms are sometimes very mild and nearly unnoticed. If present, symptoms may include the following:
Fever, usually low-grade
Runny nose
Sore throat
Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
The rash is usually the primary symptom of fifth disease. The rash:
Starts on the cheeks and is bright red; The rash looks like "slapped" cheeks.
Then spreads to the trunk, arms, and legs, and lasts two to four days; It often has a "lacey" appearance.
May then continue to reappear if the child is exposed to sunlight, very hot or cold temperature, or trauma to the skin; This may continue for several days.
Fifth disease is usually a mild illness. However, parvovirus B19 infection may cause an acute severe anemia in persons with sickle-cell disease or immune deficiencies. There is a small risk of fetal death if fifth disease is acquired during pregnancy.
The symptoms of fifth disease may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child's doctor for a diagnosis.
Fifth disease is usually diagnosed based on a complete medical history and physical examination of your child. The rash and progression of fifth disease is unique, and usually allows for a diagnosis simply on physical examination. In addition, your child's doctor may order blood tests to aid in the diagnosis.
The goal of treatment for fifth disease is to help decrease the severity of the symptoms. Since it is a viral infection, there is no cure for fifth disease. Treatment may include:
Increased fluid intake
Acetaminophen or ibuprofen for fever (DO NOT GIVE ASPIRIN to children as aspirin may cause a serious health condition called Reye syndrome)
An antihistamine for itching
Measures to prevent transmission of fifth disease and other illnesses include frequent hand-washing with soapy water, and covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.


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-Grave Lie- Legend URBAN MADNESS Sunday 12/08/2012, 06:42
Disclaimer: This is a fan fiction. Any resemblance to real people and events is coincidental and/or for familiarity purposes only. Enjoy!
David was sifting through the pile of papers on his desk when the clock hit 8:30. They were his assignments for the day, which would probably occupy him for the rest of the week. He randomly took one and swiveled his chair around to face the window overlooking the Clint City bay.
His office was located on the 69th floor of Clint Tower- headquarters of the Urban Rivals Staff. He's the only senior field agent of Operations Support Division. Many of his fellow field agents chose to transfer after a few months to other departments like the R&D Beta-test Department on the 13th floor. They reasoned out that the workload in OSD was just too much. The others just stopped reporting to work for some reason.
As he read the details of the assignment, someone knocked on his door. He turned his chair around just in time to see a tall woman with orange hair tied into a ponytail close the door behind her. The woman wore a long-sleeved tight-fitting shirt and dark jeans, and was carrying a bulky folder. Printed on the front of her shirt was the name "Kate".
"Good morning, K. Are you here to ruin my day again?" asked David. "I'm always amazed by how you make tooth extractions seem pleasant. In fact, I think I'll schedule three today." He grabbed his phone and feigned dialing a number.
Firestorm191 Hero Monday 27/08/2012, 03:35
-Grave Lie- Legend URBAN MADNESS Saturday 01/09/2012, 13:00
Thanks for the support, fellas.
Alhalish Veteran URBAN MADNESS Saturday 01/09/2012, 13:55
Gosh darn it Grave, I was expecting something... that I often see in my favorite fanfics
Know what I mean?
Nonetheless, good fic.
-Grave Lie- Legend URBAN MADNESS Saturday 12/01/2013, 08:28
Thanks, Alha.
Now that SimonW is back, I think there'll be more stories to read on the board.


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- CME Group announced the launch of CBOT Black Sea Wheat Futures to begin trading on June 6, subject to regulatory approval. The launch of these contracts, which will be listed with, and subject to, the rules and regulations of the CBOT, is an extension of the MOU that was initiated by CME Group Chairman Emeritus Leo Melamed last year.
- Dubai Commodities Exchange (DGCX) announced the launch of Copper Futures. The region's first copper contracts went live on April 20, 2012, and will be cleared by the Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation.
- ICE Futures U.S. will launch trading in futures for corn, wheat and soybeans on May 14, and options on May 15, pending review by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- ICE will launch 26 cleared OTC products on April 30, among which are swaps for Singapore unleaded gasoline and 180- and 380-centisoke fuel oil offered in lots of 100 metric tons. This brings ICE's total cleared OTC energy contracts to more than 700.
- NYSE Liffe started offering wheat, barley, corn and rapeseed contracts expiring as far out as January 2015 to improve commercial users' ability to hedge prices.
- OptionsCity Software has added Knight's automated trading services and algorithms for equities into both its Metro and Freeway platforms. OptionsCity Metro and Freeway users can also employ Knight's suite of algorithmic trading strategies.
- ICE Futures U.S. will launch trading in futures for corn, wheat and soybeans on May 14, and options on May 15, pending review by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
- NYSE Liffe U.S. announced that it launched options on its mini-sized gold and mini-sized silver futures contracts. The options on NYSE Liffe U.S. 33.2 oz. mini gold and 1,000 oz. mini silver futures contracts provide traders flexibility by offering multiple trading strategies, enhanced risk management capabilities and added depth and liquidity to the underlying mini gold and mini silver futures market.
- Micex RTS launched trading in long-term USD/RUB FX swap.
- SET plans to launch Thai baht/US dollar exchange rate futures in the second quarter of this year.
- Interbank FX, a division of TradeStation Forex Inc., re-introduced IBFXConnect. The platform bridges the gap between social media and the fastest-growing financial market in the world. IBFXConnect allows customers to trade FX alongside traders from around the globe.
- E*TRADE announced that it has launched retail forex trading, providing customers with the opportunity to broaden and diversify their portfolios though access to global currency markets, research and education.
- Quote MTF announced details of QLX, a Liquidity-on-Demand hybrid book. Scheduled for launch in June, QLX will offer equities trading participants increased control over how, and with whom, they trade.
- NYSE Euronext and research company Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) jointly launch three sector-focused global clean energy stock indices. The indices will allow investors to track in detail the quoted companies most involved in the world's shift to low-carbon energy.
- The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced that it began publishing values for the CBOE "VIX of VIX" Index. As its name implies, the CBOE's VIX of VIX Index tracks the volatility of the CBOE Volatility Index.
- CME Group and BM&FBOVESPA announced a cross-listing and cross-licensing agreement involving S&P 500 Index and Bovespa Index futures. BVMF also will license CME Group's Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Mini-sized Soybean and NYMEX Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI) futures settlement prices. The agreement provides the companies the opportunity to license additional products in the future.
- OptionsCity Software has added Knight's automated trading services and algorithms for equities into both its Metro and Freeway platforms.
- BME Market Data will expand its range of information products for the Spanish stock market to include daily data on securities lending and margin buying as well as monthly information on floating capital tranches and liquidity of stocks.
- Orc announced the regional launch of Orc Market Maker, a server based solution that combines the speed, scalability and rich functionality demanded in today's competitive markets.
- FINCAD announced the launch of FINCAD Analytics Suite 2012.1. The latest version of the product offers a number of new functionalities including curve construction enhancements such as Fed Funds curves and Smooth Forward Curves.
- Stellar Trading Systems announced the launch of its ultra-low latency Aggregator as the latest addition to its server-side product suite. This feature allows users to trade aggregated instruments on any number of exchanges. A powerful rules engine determines best execution of those trades based on customer preferences.
- eSignal announced a new version of its trading software, which offers increased flexibility to help active traders manage their positions. The new functionality in eSignal 11.4 includes simultaneous trading integration with more than 30 brokers and service providers, plus trend line alerts and an advanced trade log to export trades for further analysis.
- IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) announced the release of WebICE version 12.600 as well as other ICE platform improvements, including additional support for customized trading strategies.
- Newedge Group announced the launch of Phase 2 of their Smart Order Router platform for U.S. equity options and cash equities products. The in-house, low-latency routing platform is open to executing market participants.
- Trading Technologies International, Inc. released an upgrade to the TT trading platform, including the flagship X_TRADER order-entry screen and the Strategy Engine (SE) proximity-based execution servers.


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All About Batteries, Part 6: Zinc-Air
April 15, 2014 by Jeff
Filed under Solar Energy Tips
Some time ago, Max Maxfield roped me into his ongoing robot project. This led to my writing this series of articles on the various battery technologies available to us. Along the way, in addition to the nitty-gritty technology details, I'm including tips and tricks on selecting the most appropriate battery technology for your application, along with tidbits of trivia and nuggets of knowledge, as Max would say.
Gathering all this information has turned into a pretty large project that is taking some time. I applaud Max for hanging in here with me, but I have to say that he does seem genuinely happy to get the information. Also, please pardon the long delay from my previous post in this series. I finally sold my house and moved across town. This has consumed all my waking hours for the past few weeks.
In this article, we consider zinc-air batteries, but first…
Tip No. 6: Building and using battery packs
When designing a battery pack, do everything possible to use exactly the same types of cells in the pack. If at all possible, acquire them from the same manufacturing lot. Also, consider if the pack will need protection circuits or environmental measures — over-current, over-temperature, under-voltage lockout, overcharging, mechanical abuse, pressure seal, moisture, etc.
Another overlooked design issue is the assembly procedure, including the state of charge of the cells as they are connected into the pack. This is particularly important for batteries connected in parallel. If two cells are connected in parallel, and one is discharged while the other is fully charged, the charged battery could damage an interconnect pin and dump high currents into the other cell, thereby shortening the service life of both cells. Finally, consider the state of charge and connection of the pack into the final product. Many devices have substantial decoupling capacitors across the connection to the pack, for example. In this case, a fully charged pack will produce a large current while the input capacitors charge up to the pack's voltage, and this must be taken into account.
It's important to note that getting any of these things wrong can lead to catastrophic, premature failure. I once saw a prototype pack comprising a stack of NiCd batteries in series, which was connected in parallel with a 9V battery. This situation was very bad all the way around, since there was a primary battery in parallel with secondary types of different internal resistances and capacities. Needless to say, the pack didn't work as intended. The NiCd batteries did all the work and performed nearly the same job with or without the 9V battery being connected. However, on one occasion as a pack was being assembled, the NiCd cells were well above the 9V cell's voltage and almost fried it. (The smoke it made might be considered frying.) This wasn't my design, I hasten to say, but it certainly made for a nice learning situation.
A little history
A porous platinum/carbon-air combination was found to work as a replacement for MnO2 in the Leclanché cell in 1878. George Heise and Erwin Schumacher of the National Carbon Company came out with products that began to take advantage of this exchange in 1932. Their cell used wax in the electrodes to keep down the flooding problem. Cells built this way are large and have a lower capacity (low discharge rate), but they can still be found in the railroad industry.
In the 1970s, electrode improvements allowed the development of button cells for medical devices, where hearing aids are king. In 1996, the Slovenian innovator Miro Zoric created the first rechargeable zinc-air battery, which began their commercial life in vehicles in 1997.
Companies are now evaluating the battery for use in grid storage, since it has one renewable component (air), and renewable energy is a hot topic these days. An excellent article on zinc-air batteries can be found by clicking here.
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GTA 5 protagonist is an 'East coast gangster' – report
Grand Theft Auto 5 is gearing up for the mother of all Game Informer reveals today at 5pm GMT. Details regarding the game's protagonist have emerged via print mag ShortList. Check out their coverage below.
The most recent issue of ShortList simply states, "The protagonist is an East Coast gangster" who moved to the game's Los Santos setting (Rockstar's take on LA and southern California) for a fresh start. But, as in The Godfather III – just as he thought he was out, they pulled him back in."
Many reports have named GTA 5's protagonist as Albert De Silva, who is father and ex-criminal who moves to Los Santos to escape his previous life and to make amends for his misdeeds. However, the old ways catch up with him and he eventually gets caught up in a new life of crime.
Who is the protagonist exactly? The latest piece of GTA 5 art shows a man who looks very similar to the one above, but we'll know more at 5pm today.
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The Wolf coffee system doesn't just make great coffee; its style and coordinating accessories are pleasing homeowners and designers alike. And because it isn't plumbed, it can easily be built-in to any part of any room. Everyone has a different recipe for their perfect cup of coffee, but the bean, the grind, and the strength are fundamental to each. Whatever your taste, the Wolf coffee system will craft the coffee you crave. Whether you're making a simple cup of black coffee or a double no-foam latte, you'll find the Wolf coffee system is a joy to use and simple to maintain. Even the brewhead and milk frother clean up with pushbutton ease.
Like a good barista, it knows precisely what makes great coffee. You'll enjoy professional-quality coffee drinks your way, with push button convenience. And this 610mm stainless coffee system is designed to stand alone. To coordinate with Wolf E Series and Convection Steam ovens, view the 762mm model options.
Striking stainless steel design. Strikingly delicious drinks — espresso, cappuccino, latte, macchiato, long or short coffee, even hot water for tea. Simply touch a couple of buttons and in seconds you'll be enjoying a professional-quality coffee drink, made your way. On top of that, the Wolf coffee system lets you easily customise the details of your drink, from temperature to strength to level of foam, to meet your personal definition of the "perfect cup."
You'll also enjoy how hassle-free the Wolf coffee system is to own. It needs no plumbing connections, and it steam-cleans the milk nozzle with one push of a button; milk never enters the system's internal mechanisms. In short, it is a joy to use and own.
What's your pleasure? Make long or short coffee, espresso, cappuccino, latte, or a macchiato in seconds. Even steam or froth milk for, say, a chai latte or the kids' hot chocolate.
Select the size you want from four push button presets, everything from a 30ml espresso shot to a 354ml coffee. Unique sizes, up to 207ml, can be programmed and saved using the customisable "My Coffee" setting.
When brewing from whole bean coffee, five strength settings from extra-mild to extra-strong give you precisely the flavour you prefer at any selected size.
Unlike units that must be connected to a water line, the Wolf coffee system can be installed anywhere without additional plumbing. The easily accessible 1.8 litre water reservoir, holds enough for several drinks between refills.
Unlike coffee systems that pipe milk through the internal mechanism, the Wolf system cleans with push button ease. Rinse the brew head, or clean the milk spout with a jet of steam. It's all done in seconds. The milk carafe is dishwasher safe, too.
The machine holds a generous supply of whole-bean coffee — about 226kg — and grinds it automatically to make your drink. It can brew single-cups from pre-ground coffee, too, so you can have your breakfast blend even when the bean reservoir is full of espresso roast.
Three 762mm accessory trim kits in stainless steel or black will perfectly coordinate the coffee system with Wolf E series ovens and convection steam ovens.
Thirteen grind settings allow you to customise your whole-bean coffee for the taste and body you prefer.
For two identical coffees, just press the Double Coffee button and position a cup under each of the two spouts. Or select Double Coffee and place your mug under the spouts to make a double-size coffee for one.
The dishwasher-safe carafe holds up to 710ml, plugs into the machine to make milk drinks, then can go right in the refrigerator to keep milk fresh. Milk is steamed and frothed without passing through the system's internal components. That makes cleaning infinitely easier.
Tea, hot chocolate, oatmeal, you name it. The system can deliver up to 414ml of hot water with the push of a button. How hot? That's up to you. The temperature is adjustable.
Brewing the drink you want at the size and with the taste you want is as easy as pressing a few buttons. The bright LCD control panel provides clear information.
Program a time for the system to turn on and warm up automatically, it will be ready to brew when you're ready to enjoy. For safety and energy efficiency, the system powers down after a set period of inactivity.
After the system prepares a coffee drink, it ejects the compressed grounds into a container, then lets you know when the container is ready to be emptied. Meanwhile, a removable drip tray catches excess water from brewing and rinsing. Simply rinse it out just as you would your coffee cup.
Designed to be built seamlessly into your kitchen cabinetry, the Wolf coffee system has an ingenious feature: glide rails that enable you to slide the unit out from the wall for easy access to the whole-bean and ground coffee reservoirs. It's like opening a drawer.
Pull the unit out on its glide rails to access handy integrated storage trays where you can keep bags of coffee, bottles of flavored syrup, and other supplies at the ready.
Minerals from water naturally build up on heating surfaces and reduce efficiency. The Wolf coffee system is engineered to monitor this and let you know when to descale the system. Result: Your drinks always come out at the temperature you expect.
Hand-made in the USA, Sub-Zero outperforms and outlasts. Built to last 20+ years, we use only superior grade components. Every single unit is rigorously tested before it's released from our factory. Our engineers perform intense reliability testing to indentify. potential problem areas, before they show up in your home, all with the goal of making every Sub-Zero last not just for years but for decades.
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Upcoming hearings at the Pittsburgh Zoning Board
March 23, 2010
Pittsburgh's Zoning Board of Adjustment has scheduled the following public hearings of interest to South Pittsburgh residents in the first floor hearing room of the John P. Robin Civic Building, 200 Ross Street, Downtown.
Zone case 65/10 on Thursday, April 1 at 9:30 a.m. is the appeal of Meridan Street Associates LLC, appellant for 125 Meridan Street/114-124 Hallock Street in the 19th Ward, for an appeal requesting to construct a three and four-story, ten-family dwelling.
The appellant is requesting relief because the use is not permitted in R1D-H (Single Family Residential, High Density) Zoning District.
Zone case 73/10 on Thursday, April 8 at 9:30 a.m. is the appeal of Ryan Melnychuk, appellant for 1822 Sidney Street / 1823 Wrights Way in the 17th Ward, for an appeal requesting three off-site parking stalls at the rear of single-family dwelling.
The appellant is requesting relief from (1) the minimum Side Yard setback requirements: 10' required; 1' provided; and, (2) from the Rear Yard setback requirement: 2' required, 1' provided. In addition, off-site parking shall be treated as a special exception, for Zoning Board review and compliance with section 914.07.G.2 of the City Zoning Code.
Plans are on file for these cases and may be inspected up to the date of the hearing. Anyone who wishes to be heard must appear in person. The board does not accept letters or petitions.


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1 The Combo Incluedes:
1.1 ESC: XERUN-SCT-PRO, 1 pcs.
1.2 Motor: XERUN-3656SD or XERUN-3672SD, 1 pcs..
1.3 Motor Pinion: 2 pcs.
1.4 Programmer: Professional LCD Program Box, 1 pcs.
1.5 Other Accessories: Double-side gummy tape, Screws for fixing the ESC, Heat-shrink tubing, Sensor cable, etc.
2 Combos and Main Applications
1/10 2WD/4WD SCT pro race
1/10 truggy/monster pro race
3 Features
3.1 Sensored ESC and sensored motor have the best control feeling.
3.2 The switch mode BEC has powerful output to supply all electronic equipments.
3.3 Excellent start-up, acceleration and linearity features.
3.4 The major electronic components are sealed against splashing water or dust.
3.5 Plenty of programmable items, suitable for various of chassis's, tires and racing tracks.
3.6 Electric brake function, also compatible with mechanical disc-brake system.
3.7 Multiple protection features: Low voltage cut-off protection / Over-heat protection / Throttle signal loss protection.
3.8 Internal timing can be changed easily to make the ESC suitable for various of motors.
3.9 Easily programmed with the SET button, LED Program Box, Professional LCD Program Box and USB Link Software.
3.10 ESC firmware can be updated through the USB adapter in the LCD Program Box.
3.11 These is a mounting stand for installing the ESC on chassis easily and firmly.


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Scudamore unfazed by Spanish power
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore insists he is not worried by "super clubs" Real Madrid and Barcelona cleaning up in the transfer market.
Three days ahead of the start of a new Premier League season, Scudamore boasted on Wednesday that the competition in English football makes it a more attractive product than the Spanish game, regardless of the world stars on show in the Primera Division.
Real Madrid have brought in James Rodriguez and Toni Kroos this summer, following impressive World Cup performances. Barcelona have also strengthened, most notably by signing Luis Suarez from Liverpool, who was top scorer in the English top flight last term.
Richard Scudamore believes the Premier League is more competitive than Spanish football
Asked how the English game might compete with Spain, Scudamore said: "In one sense, you don't.
"The way the economics of Spanish football work, you've got two clubs who, with the way they sell their television rights, they're allowed to sell their own, and they clean up and they make more money than any of our clubs do.
"Our clubs, even our biggest clubs, have stuck with the collective which means we have a collective selling of TV rights. It's then distributed, and therefore every club has a chance to compete.
"Whilst they do have two super clubs that have always attracted some of the world's top talent - remember (Zinedine) Zidane didn't come here, Luis Figo didn't come here - we have the most competitive league."
Scudamore added on BBC Radio 5 Live: "There are more teams being talked about as able to win our title than you'll ever hear discussed in Spain.
"That makes us more interesting around the world. We have a much bigger global appeal than they do currently."
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Otter Family
Robert R. Goodman 11/24/2012 2:00:46 PMHi Kay,Wonderful MT my friend.Great capture,I hope all is well!!! #1500099
Avril Young 11/24/2012 7:02:24 PMsuch a cute little family beautiful capture Kay! #10432086
Thomas E. Hinds 11/26/2012 5:33:55 PMWhat a cute family! Great catch, Kay! They are another of my favorite creatures. I got to see one this summer for half a second in the wilds of Colorado! #10434397
Barbara Waldoch 11/30/2012 2:52:37 PMBeautifully captured, Kay! #10442742
Nancy L. Green 12/2/2012 1:58:34 PMI bet they are really cool to watch, BEAUTIFULLY done Kay!!! <>< #10447057
Kay E. Mahoney 12/6/2012 9:17:16 AMThank you Bobby, Avril, Thomas, Barbara and Nancy for all of your comments. I always love seeing them at the park. #10453468
I love to watch the Otter family at the park. They come to this area by the big tree and roll around. I've taken a lot of videos of them. Taken at Seminole Park. Putting on for the month theme "Family".
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Live More Sustainably
Choosing renewable energy is one of the most important – and easiest – things you can do to help protect the environment, but it isn't the only thing. We offer simple ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Around the House
Home is where the heart is. Now you can make it a healthier, more sustainable place to live. Get ready to clean up the clutter, know when to unplug and make a waste-free move to a new home.
Fun Facts
Use alternative materials to protect your belongings when you moveInstead of using packing paper, wrap your breakables in old newspaper or even sheets, towels and other linens. Buy biodegradable packing peanuts instead of using bubble-wrap or Styrofoam.
Moving? Choose reusable crates instead of cardboard boxesMoving companies usually require new, unused cardboard moving boxes to ensure stability. Instead, use sturdy, reusable crates, which come in a variety of sizes, can be made from recycled plastic and generally include drop-off and pick-up service. Just search the Web for "reusable moving crates" in your city.
Look for eco-friendly moving companiesSome moving companies follow environmentally friendly practices. For example, Go Green Moving has bio-diesel trucks, moving pads composed of 100% recycled cotton and rentable crates for packing.
Say goodbye to junk mailSave trees and reduce waste by stopping your junk mail. Contact the Direct Marketing Association to take yourself off many companies' mass marketing mailing lists for up to five years. You can contact phone book and catalog companies directly to request removal from their mailing lists.
Unplug your appliances"Phantom" loads occur in most appliances that use electricity, such as VCRs, televisions, stereos, computers and kitchen appliances. In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. Unplug appliances when you're not using them or use a power strip to turn everything off at once.
Recycle old cell phonesEach year, 130 million cell phones are thrown away, weighing approximately 65,000 tons. Recycling last year's model prevents hazardous elements like mercury, cadmium and lead from ending up in our landfills. Learn how to donate your old cell phone here.
Unplug for a dayFor one day (or even an afternoon), turn off the TV, computer, phone and other electronics. Go for a walk or a bike ride. Connect with family and friends face-to-face. Be mindful of the world around you. Try it once a week for a month to give yourself and the planet a break.
At the Office
Be sustainable at the office, too. Whether you're a super-greenie trying to influence your co-workers or a corporate leader looking for ways to reduce costs and motivate your employees, these tips can help.
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Incorporate plants into your business spacePlants act as natural filters to improve indoor air quality and serve as a friendly reminder to "think green" every day.
Ship sustainablyChoose environmentally friendly packaging materials, reuse whenever possible and consider a green shipping program to offset the carbon associated with your businesses parcel and freight shipments.
Buy in bulkPurchase products and supplies in bulk to reduce packaging and shipping waste. This could save you money and time.
Choose reusable suppliesUse reusable products to cut costs and reduce waste. For example, choose reusable ink cartridges through a cartridge refilling program. Many companies, such as Staples, even offer discounts on future ink cartridge purchases, so you'll be saving money in more ways than one.
Print double-sidedSetting office printers to automatically print double-sided is an easy way to reduce paper consumption by up to half.
Create an office recycling centerSet up blue bins in the break room and by employees' desks for recyclable materials such as glass, plastic, aluminum, mixed paper and hazardous materials. If you don't have a pick-up service, ask employees to sign up and volunteer to take the materials to a local recycling center each week.
Look for ENERGY STAR®Look for office equipment that has earned the government's ENERGY STAR rating. ENERGY STAR computers, copiers, fax machines and printers deliver the features and performance you want AND help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Cut back on electricity usageBe sure all employees turn off lights, computers and other office equipment when not in use to reduce utility costs and your business's carbon footprint. Installing lighting controls or an energy (or building) management system (can automate these processes.
Water is one of the world's most precious resources, and the biggest source of water usage inside the average home is flushing toilets. That's why we're focused on water conservation in the bathroom.
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Conserve waterAerators on your household's faucets and low-flow toilets can help you save water without even thinking about it, and turning off the faucet while you brush your teeth is a simple way to use less water. Also, be sure to fix that leaky faucet! A single dripping water faucet can waste 212 gallons of water a month.
Nothing brings people together like food. Make sure your food is healthy and delicious with these easy tips.
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Green up your lunch at workBring reusable food and drink containers to work rather than disposable varieties. Packing a lunch is a great way to save money, eat healthier and cut down on the packaging materials that typically come with take-out or frozen meals.
Grow your own organic vegetablesWhat's more local and organic than food from your own garden? Plus, you might just appreciate the food more when your own time and effort has gone into growing it.
Choose organicChoosing organic produce is a great way to avoid harmful pesticides and to support farmers who help conserve soil and water. Look for the label "USDA Certified Organic" on all organic foods at the grocery store to be sure you're buying a more sustainable product.
Buy localIn the United States, food typically travels between 1,500 and 2,500 miles from farm to plate. Transporting our food that far means higher energy consumption and less local agricultural investment. See what's available at your local farmer's market this week – we think you'll like how it tastes!
Outside is our favorite place to be. Fresh air, birds singing, tree leaves rustling in the breeze…what could be better? These tips will help keep the great outdoors…well, great!
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Water responsiblyThe EPA estimates that up to 1.5 billion gallons of water are wasted each year to irrigate landscaping. Reduce evaporation by watering in the early morning and mulching around gardens and shrubs. If possible, install a drip irrigation system, which uses 50% less water than a normal in-ground sprinkler system.
Clean your pool more efficientlyFor swimming pools, reduce filtration to six hours a day and install a timer to control the pump's cycling. Several short cycles will keep the pool clean all day and reduce your electricity usage, too.
Choose plants that are native to your areaNative species will be better adapted to dryer climates and less susceptible to disease. Visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center website to determine which plants are best for your region and quality of soil.
Control pests the natural wayLook for plants that are naturally pest-resistant. Encourage helpful insects that prey on pests by growing nectar or pollen flowers and choosing perennial ground coverings. Also, try keeping your grass at a higher length. Higher grass mowed by sharp blades will prevent weeds from taking root.
Avoid artificial fertilizersCommon fertilizers can be harmful to the environment and the local water supply. Choose organic fertilizers made from plant or animal by-products rather than chemicals.
Plant a treeTrees not only help reduce carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, they can shield your home from direct sunlight and keep it cooler in the summer.
There are a lot of easy ways to be more sustainable at home, starting in the kitchen (our favorite room in the house!)
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Toss out chemical cleanersOpt for non-toxic or plant-based cleaning products. They work just as well as your average cleaning product but are safer for your family and better for the environment. No need to spend lots of money on fancy cleaners. Plain, unassuming baking soda is non-toxic and can be mixed with a little water to clean tubs, sinks and other surfaces. All for less than a dollar!
Green your kitchenChoose non-toxic, eco-friendly kitchen accessories made from bamboo, which is more sustainable wood because you don't have to chop it down to harvest the bark. A single tree can be harvested an average of 16 times during its lifetime, storing more carbon dioxide each time.
Improve dishwasher efficiencyWash full loads and let dishes air dry instead of using the heat cycle.
Shopping is the great American sport (well, maybe after football). Just enjoy it more sustainably – and in moderation – using these helpful tips.
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Skip the bottled waterOf the 25 billion single-serving plastic water bottles Americans use each year, 80% end up in landfills. Recycle your water bottles or, better yet, use a refillable water bottle made from BPA-free plastic or stainless steel.
Join the sharing economyBuy (and sell) products on ebay, Craigslist, Yerdle, in thrift stores and at garage sales. Manufacturing new items uses more natural resources, and reusing or upcycling reduces what gets sent to the landfill.
Buy in bulkReduce waste by purchasing items that have minimal packaging, buying the largest size of an item you can reasonably use and buying in bulk. Make your own single-size snack packages instead of buying them – just fill your own bags and containers (don't forget to wash and reuse).
Eco-friendly product glossaryTry to buy products that are biodegradable, 100% organic, free of BPA (a chemical used to make plastic and other consumer products that can affect infants and children), non-vinyl, non-toxic or made from sustainable wood like bamboo.
Bring your own reusable bagsPlastic bags are made from oil and usually end up in landfills. Paper bags require trees to be chopped down and actually take more energy to manufacture than plastic. The next time you're asked "paper or plastic?" answer with "I brought my own, thanks!"
Transportation is the second biggest contributor of greenhouse gases after electricity generation in the United States. Make sure you're treading lightly by reducing the impact of your transportation.
Fun Facts
Walk or bikeIf you're going a relatively short distance, make the trip zero-carbon footprint by walking or riding your bike. Added benefit: You'll burn a few calories along the way.
Fly less – or at least go non-stopAirplanes create more pollution than automobiles typically do. Before you book that flight, ask yourself if videoconferencing or Skype will do instead. Choose nonstop flights wherever possible. Taking off and landing burns the most fuel, so more stops means more CO2 emissions.
Use public transit or carpoolFewer cars on the road means less carbon emissions, cleaner air and a reduced dependence on oil. Take the bus or train or share a ride with a friend, ideally in a hybrid or plug-in electric vehicle. Doing this just once or twice a week can make a big difference.
Take it easySlamming on the breaks or accelerating too fast is a waste of gas and can also be unsafe. To improve your gas mileage, be gentle on the gas pedal and breaks. Avoid high speeds because gas mileage drops rapidly at speeds above 60 mph.
Maintain your vehicleImprove fuel efficiency by keeping your tires at the right pressure level and getting regularly scheduled maintenance like inspections and oil changes. Check your car's owner's manual to make sure you're using the right type of oil.


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We just received a test sample of Pioneer's new high speed SATA ReWriter, the DVD-RW DVR-215. The subversion that we got on out hands is the DVR-215BK, and its only differrence to the DVR-215 is the black face. There is also a DVR-215D version, which contrary to the previous ones, does not support writing of DVD-RAM media. This drive's specifications look similar to the DVR-115 except that this one is connected via SATA and it has the ability of writing DVD-RAM media. Also, the DVR-115 is using the NEC MC-10041 Chipset, where this one is using the NEC MC-10042.
The writing speeds for the DVR-215 drive are set high. It supports 20X writing of DVD±R, 10X writing for DVD±R DL, 6X for DVD-RW, 8X for DVD+RW and 12X for DVD-RAM. The reading speeds are also very good, with 16X for ±R and ROM DVD media, 12X for Dual Layer DVD media and 13X for RW DVD media.
The current firmware of the drive at the time of the tests being performed, is the "1.18".
- Drive Features & Specification
Our test sample was the bulk version of the drive, so we did not get the stuff that the bundle offers. The drive connects to the PC through a typical Serial-ATA interface.
- Drive Bulk Retail
Our test sample was manufactured in China on October 2007.
This drive's electronics are built on the NEC MC-10042 Chipset.
- Nero Info Tool
The drive was connected via the SATA interface and was recognized as "PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-215 ".
Let's proceed to our usual CD/DVD reading and recording tests, as well as the writing quality tests of the Pioneer drive, powered by DaTARIUS.


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I'm ashamed of myself for not learning how to cook. I know how to bake cakes, cupcakes and cookies cause I love sweet stuffs. However, to cook dishes that involves fishes, chicken, beef, pork and a lot of vegetables cutting? I think I should pass. Too lazy to work on all those things. Since I'm Asian, I cannot live without rice in our table. So I'm assigned to cook rice and I know how to make FRIED RICE. LOL. Don't expect anything else.
I like to cook. Hell, I LOVE to cook. And I am a good cook (according to my family, ha-ha). The proof is in the body, LOL.
But seriously, I've been cooking since I was 12. I got the kitchen assignment since then.
My only wish is that I knew how to bake.
I LOVE K-pop...SO WHAT?!?
i cook.... deserts only!!!! i love my sweets >_<
I enjoy cooking, though I rarely have time to do it anymore. I think the last dish I really put some love into was a mushroom risotto.
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i love to bake. ^__^
cookies, cakes, cupcakes, other desserts..
the worst accident i had was burning my knee while opening the oven. my bad. xD
i started baking because i love to eat.
i know you'd have a post here
I'm up for a NAFTA
I love cooking! It's sort of like laboratory work, but you can eat the results! It's also a great way to make gifts or help/serve others, and express yourself at the same time. My regret is that I don't have a lot of time nowadays to do it as much or to the degree I'd like.
Disaster: Nothing spectacular. Was boiling some chicken bones once, got called to the hospital, forgot to turn off the burner. Came home later to a dry and slightly smoking pot. Fortunately, didn't poison my pet rabbit with smoke inhalation or burn the house down. (Had to throw away the pot, though.)
Masterpiece: Years ago, church fellowship group had girls' night out. We guys prepared dinner for them. I was head chef. They could choose from Filet Mignon, Chicken with red mole sauce, or sushi entrees (only one person chose the sushi-- my favorite!)-- everything made from scratch. A few other guys were my "sous-chefs," and the rest did waiter and other hosting duty. After buying the groceries, we worked non-stop from about 2pm to 10pm at night. That was one of the hardest things I've ever done! Hats off to those in the food industry-- I had no idea what goes on behind a seemingly flawless dinner service until then!
I like cooking, it's relaxing and pretty fulfilling to pour your heart into what you cook and feed gourmet food to your friends and family.
My cooking repertoire is pretty limited at the moment though, I need to learn more recipes.
Some things I cook well:
- Shrimp and scallop pasta with cilantro/basil pesto sauce
- Grilled salmon with a lime/rosemary butter spread
- Cracked peppercorn steak glazed with a sweet teriyaki sauce with wasabi mashed potatoes
Winter Is Coming.
I'm not the best cook, but I'm proud of my omelet rice
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I'm so good at cooking, the fire alarm cheers me on.
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I love to cook, I find it very therapeutic. My favorite thing about it is watching my friends, boyfriend, or family enjoy what I've made. :)
- Baked lemon pepper fish with buttered koos koos, & asparagus.
-Oven baked rosemary chicken, with garlic redskin mashed potatoes.
-A huge omelet I made with red pepper, sausage, bacon, sweet onion, spinach topped with salt, pepper, & cheddar cheese.
-My boyfriends favorite was my bacon wrapped Venison steak, with cheddar broccoli rice & grilled corn.
I bake too, but I prefer eating desserts more than I do making them.
I rarely measure my ingredients. I'm kind of a kitchen witch. But rarely have I ever made something completely, tragically, inedible.
I tried making a vegan dish for friends at a party I was having & that failed miserably. It tasted like tree bark & what I imagine slugs to taste like. Ugh...
The other disaster was when I tried making home-made bread for the first time I didn't measure the yeast, so the whole oven was full, I mean FULL of bread. -__-
I make a lot of things really well. I gues I should showcase my pièce de résistance: a brined whole turkey, stuffed with herbs, apple, onion and citrus (aromatics), with rosemary-infused butter rubbed under the skin, everywhere. It smells so good, cooking in the oven. A hit at holiday feasts!
I make fantatic Colcannon - mashed potatoes and cabbage with chopped ham, scallions, cream and butter (I add leeks to mine, too, and crumble bacon bits on top before serving).
At the other, lighter end, I make the best agedashi tofu with fried sweet peppers.
Once upon a time, when I was about 10 I expreimented with scrambling eggs with barbecue sauce. Mom thought it was absolutely disgusting!
Overseas until the end of August.
i cook cuz i have to not that i enjoy cooking
I don't cook very much... I basically just cook rice and make sushi and onigiri, and rice noodle omelets.
Worst cooking experience? Forgetting to add sugar and salt to the rice vinegar once... It was very sour.
I love making sushi, when I have decent ingredients. I could just eat sushi rice all day, though. Good stuff.
Logic is fun. Only illogical people will say otherwise.
i cook bacon and eggs, thats it
Hello Fellow Animu Lovers!
Very simple things.
I hate Crunchyroll.


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SEATTLE (AP) — National leaders of the Machinists union are scheduling a vote on a proposed contract between Boeing and Puget Sound machinists, despite objections from local union officials who have already rejected the company's latest offer.
The lead negotiator for the union's national headquarters, Rich Michalski, told The Seattle Times in a phone interview that a vote is set for Jan. 3, the newspaper reported Saturday.
The contract would secure work on Boeing new 777X airplane at a time when 22 states are vying for those jobs. The company says it expects to pick a location early next year.
The local union, District 751, said on its website Saturday that there's no stopping the vote and urged members to reject the contract.
"Despite objections from District 751 leadership, the International has insisted on a vote on January 3rd to ensure you spend your holidays studying and debating a concessionary proposal that is largely unchanged from the one you rejected by a 2-to-1 margin on Nov. 13," the statement said.
"We're adamantly recommending that our members reject the offer," local union spokesman Bryan Corliss said Saturday. "The timing will make it hard to get members information to make a decision."
National union spokesman Frank Larkin said Saturday the vote is being scheduled to respond to members who have been calling for one and in keeping with a long union tradition that members have the final say.
He added: "It's obviously a controversial proposal. There is a range of opinions. The vote will be by secret ballot and the members will have the last word."
Local leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers have faced pressure in recent days for declining to put Boeing's last offer to a vote.
"The terms of Boeing's enhanced contract offer to the IAM on December 12 stand," Boeing spokesman Doug Alder said in a statement Saturday. "If ratified by the membership, Boeing would honor that contract."
Boeing has gotten proposals from 22 states covering 54 locations that all want to build the plane. Boeing says it is narrowing the list down and is telling each location its status in the process. Boeing isn't releasing the list publicly.
State officials in North Carolina said Boeing told them Friday that sites in Charlotte, Greensboro and Kinston were out of the running.
The 777X is expected to bring thousands of well-paying jobs to wherever it is assembled.
Boeing began looking for a new location to build the successor to its popular 777 after union workers in Washington state rejected a deal that would have kept the work there.
The latest round of contract talks collapsed earlier this month when local Machinists officials said they could not recommend Boeing's latest proposal to members.


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Man shot in Cudahy
One man in custody
Man shot in Cudahy
One man in custody
CUDAHY, Wis. —
A man was shot in Cudahy on Wednesday evening.
Police said it happened in a residence near Packard Avenue and Ramsey Street just after 6:30 p.m.
The man, in his 20s, was taken by Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital. His condition is unknown.
"A family member called in that somebody was shot inside the residence. We do have a suspect in custody. The investigation is ongoing," said Melissa Mueller of the Cudahy Police Department.
She would not comment on the relationship between the man in custody and the victim.
Mueller would only say it did not appear to be a robbery, and that there is no threat to the community.


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Mike is co-Group Leader of Arup Associates and also leads engineering and sustainability in the practice, specialising in Building Services and Environmental Engineering. His leadership in sustainable thinking and engineering in projects has resulted in numerous world firsts and awards for innovative designs across many building types and scales. These include the world's first LEED Platinum data centre, first naturally ventilated television studio at Sky and first zero carbon stadium in Qatar. Driving this thinking throughout the practice has also transformed the way design is executed across the professions and which are exemplars for the industry.
Mike is a Director of Low Carbon World, sits on the editorial board of Intelligent Buildings Journal and has published widely in academic, industry and world press and also talks regularly at conferences around the world.
Qualifications & Memberships:
BSc (First Class Honours) Building Engineering
Chartered Engineer
Member, Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Member, Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers


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A man is in custody charged with 14 driving offences after allegedly sparking two police pursuits on the NSW Central Coast on Christmas Day.
Police say officers saw a Mazda 3 being driven the wrong way along along the three-lane Central Coast Highway at Erina at about 2.15pm (AEDT) on Tuesday.
The driver only stopped after hitting another vehicle and was issued with an infringement notice.
At about 9.40pm on Tuesday, other officers detected the man allegedly driving at high speed on Brisbane Water Drive at Point Clare and gave chase.
Police allege the man reached speeds of up to 134km/h in a 70km/h zone along Brisbane Water Drive and the pursuit was terminated in Gosford for safety reasons.
At about 10pm, numerous triple zero calls were made about the same car being driven erratically at Green Point, sparking another police pursuit.
Road spikes were deployed, but despite being damaged the vehicle was driven to East Gosford where the 43-year-old male driver was arrested.
He was charged with 14 driving offences including not stopping in a police pursuit while driving dangerously, reckless driving, exceeding the speed limit by 45km and over and going through red lights.
The man was refused bail and is being held in custody until his appearance in Gosford Bail Court later on Wednesday.


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The Spartans put a scare into the mighty Gamecocks last season in a game that was eventually cancelled by rain.
The Spartans who were there must wonder from time to time about what might have happened if those storm clouds hadn't rolled in.
USC Upstate had a 3-0 lead last season against South Carolina, the defending national baseball champion and again No. 1 ranked team in the country, when the game at Carolina Stadium was interrupted by rain in the middle of the second and ultimately canceled.
What if?
USC Upstate coach Matt Fincher is one who doesn't overthink it.
"We had a first inning, but that's all it was," Fincher said. "That's basically all that happened because the rains came very early. We stayed around as long as we could. We were there until after 10. We waited and waited, but we just weren't going to be able to play that night."
The game couldn't be rescheduled last season, but the teams will try again at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Senior left-hander Chris Cox (1-1, 2.70 ERA in 13.1 innings) will be the starting pitcher for USC Upstate (10-4). South Carolina (13-2) will go with junior right-hander Forrest Koumas (0-0, 2.45 in only 3 2/3 innings)
Although last season's game was ultimately washed out, the Spartans left Columbia feeling much better than they did in 2011, when they were pounded by South Carolina, 18-2.
"One of the things about last year is that the guys were highly motivated and felt like they could compete with South Carolina," Fincher said. "That was clear and it showed from the start of the game. That's why I think the game had a chance to be very interesting."
USC Upstate was much improved last season, going 33-20 overall and 16-10 in the Atlantic Sun to finish in second place.
The Spartans were 19-36, 10-18 in 2011. They are off to another solid start, winning five of the past seven. Earlier in the season, they lost a late lead and fell to No. 8 Kentucky.
"We're playing OK," Fincher said. "This team is off to a relatively hot start. We've lost three very close games against Kentucky, Furman and Gardner-Webb."
USC Upstate is second in the Atlantic Sun in hitting (.308 batting average) and pitching (2.27 earned-run average). Senior catcher/designated hitter Brandon Patterson is hitting a team-high .417, followed by senior first baseman Trey Richardson at .377 (four homers and 19 RBIs), junior catcher/designated hitter Luke Weber from Spartanburg High School (.321 with 16 RBIs) and senior center fielder Gaither Bumgardner (.314).
Cox has made four appearances, three starts, with 12 hits and eight runs, but only four earned, allowed in his 13 1/3 innings. Opponents are hitting .245 against him.
South Carolina, ranked No. 5 in the country, has won six straight games and 11 of 12, the only loss during that span coming in the middle a three-game series against Clemson. The Gamecocks went 5-0 last week, winning two against Ball State and sweeping Rider. Sophomore shortstop Joey Pankake from Easley High School was named Louisville Slugger national player of the week after batting .438 with four home runs.
"You look forward to playing teams like South Carolina," Fincher said. "You know they are going to be well-coached, with very good players and a great history. It's an environment you'd like to be in. You go down there and do the best you can."


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GRENOBLE, France, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- Racing superstar Michael Schumacher -- in a medically induced coma in France after his December skiing accident -- has pneumonia, a British newspaper reported.
Schumacher, 45, a seven-time Formula One champion from Germany, developed the respiratory infection last week in University Hospital in Grenoble, France, where doctors put him in a medically coma after his Dec. 29 skiing accident, the British newspaper The Mirror reported Wednesday.
Although Schumacher spokeswoman Sabine Kehm declined to comment on the report, the Mirror's report cited the German newspaper Bild, which has extensive contacts in the Formula One racing series.
Pneumonia is potentially lethal in Schumacher's case, and common in coma patients, Andreas Pringle of BG Hospital in Hamburg, Germany, said.
"About 30 [percent] to 50 percent of all patients who lie in a coma as long as Schumacher gets [pneumonia]," Pringle said.


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UPDATED: Teens face charges in Concord car damageBY BILL SMITH
New Hampshire Union Leader
March 24. 2013 7:32PM
CONCORD — Five teens were chased down by police officers early Sunday morning and arrested after damaging several cars parked in a downtown garage, including drawing a swastika on one vehicle, police said.
Officers responding to a call around 1:16 a.m. on Sunday for suspicious activity in the Capital Commons parking garage on Storrs Street said the five teenagers took off when police arrived.
The five teens were chased down and taken into custody. Three of the teenagers are juveniles. Two will be charged as adults.
They were identified as Travis Clark, 17, of Loudon and Jonathan Cappucci, 18, of Concord.
Both were charged with criminal mischief and resisting arrest and were released on $4,000 personal recognizance bail pending arraignment April 29 in Concord District Court.
The three juveniles were released into the custody of their parents.
Police said three vehicles parked in the garage were damaged with much of the damage done by use of a fire extinguisher to spray the outside of the vehicles, although one vehicle sustained severe interior damage as well.
In addition to the swastika, police said several "disturbing images and words" were drawn on the vehicles.
The investigation continues, police said.


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Two Durango men have died within a week of each other, possibly the result of heroin overdoses, said Coroner Jann Smith.
Shane Gibson, 21, died March 20 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, and Eric Zwart, 27, was found dead March 24 at his home on Animas View Drive, Smith said.
Drug paraphernalia commonly used for heroin use including tinfoil, spoons, lighters and needles were in close proximity when each man was separately found, she said.
Smith is awaiting toxicology results before making a formal ruling on the cause of deaths. It appears likely heroin played a role, she said.
Its a good guess thats what it is, she said, but were not positive thats what it is.
If so, they are the first heroin-related fatalities to occur in recent memory in La Plata County, Smith said.
It is possible a bad batch of heroin is circulating, she said, but without toxicology reports or further testing, it is impossible to know.
Heroin began appearing three years ago in Durango and has since become incredibly common, said Pat Downs, director of Southwest Drug Task Force.
People who become addicted to OxyContin pain killers often switch to heroin because it is cheaper, he said.
The Task Force is investigating the deaths of Gibson and Zwart, Downs said. He was unsure if there is a bad batch of heroin being circulated.
I dont think theres such a thing as a good batch, he said.
Downs also doesnt recall any heroin-related fatalities in this area, but he said deaths follow prevalent use of the drug.
When heroin use goes on, deaths are inevitable, Downs said.
Zwart was last seen in bed March 23 by a friend who was staying at his home, Smith said. The friend awoke about 9 a.m. the next day to find Zwart in the same position, dead, Smith said.
Gibson was found by his mother about 4 p.m. March 19 after she returned home from work, Smith said. He lay unresponsive on the floor with needles and other drug paraphernalia nearby, she said. He was taken to Mercy, where he was pronounced dead about 10 a.m. the next day.
Gibsons father, Michael Gibson, said his son was one day away from entering an in-patient drug rehabilitation program in Estes Park.
He just had to have his last little hoorah before he went, his father said. Its a big tragedy for us.
He was surprised to learn of another death possibly involving heroin, but he said Gibson didnt know Zwart.
Theres no connection there, he said. I dont even know how often it happens. I dont have any statistics.
The father gave a similar account to the task force leader about the progression from pain killers to heroin.
Teenagers raid medicine cabinets for pain killers, start selling them back and forth in high school, and eventually switch to heroin because it is cheaper and easier to find, he said.
By then, they are already addicts, and they have to have the opiates, he said. Its a powerful thing, and they cant help themselves.
Hundreds of people attended a celebration of life for Gibson on Monday, Michael Gibson said.
Shane was a good kid, he said. He touched so many lives in this community, young and old. I had no idea how many lives he touched, and Im very proud of him for that.
He was just a kid in trouble. Most of his friends didnt even know about it.


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Death penalty repeal backers far outnumber foes at House panel hearingBy JOHN DiSTASO
Senior Political Reporter
January 16. 2014 7:01PM
CONCORD -- Knowing a death penalty repeal finally has a reasonable chance of becoming New Hampshire law this year, backers on Thursday jammed a public hearing, trying to spark momentum for the bill's first hurdle -- passage by the House of Representatives.
Two former attorneys general, several clergy members, including the Bishop Peter Libasci of the Diocese of Manchester, a handful of law enforcement officers and about a dozen lawmakers testified that the death penalty is inhumane, not a deterrent to murder, is too expensive for taxpayers and may even be at odds with the state constitution.
Opponents of repeal, far outnumbered, invoked the most heinous of recent New Hampshire crimes, the 2006 murder of Manchester Police Officer Michael Briggs and Mont Vernon mother Kimberly Cates, who was murdered during a home invasion in 2009.
The bill would not apply to Briggs' murderer, Michael Addison, who is on death row. But opponents of repeal said the death penalty should remain on the books out of respect for him and warned there is no guarantee a court will not apply a repeal to Addison.
The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee, heard more than three hours of testimony on House bill 1170, but not before, an overflow crowd at the originally scheduled hearing room forced the panel to move the hearing to Representatives Hall in the State House.
The bill has twice passed the House in the recent past, and this year should be no different. In the state Senate, which opposed the most recent repeal attempt in 2009, it is now is viewed as a "50-50" proposition.
The key factor is that Gov. Maggie Hassan, unlike her most recent predecessors of both political parties backs repeal, and, while she is not expected to lobby strongly for it, she is expected to sign the bill if it reaches her desk.
Prime sponsor and long-time repeal advocate Rep. Robert Cushing, D-Hampton, whose father was gunned down in 1988 by an off-duty police officer, said the bill has nine House and two Senate sponsors. Thursday, he submitted the names of 107 House co-sponsors, of both political parties.
In 2009, the House passed repeal but the Senate killed it. In 2000, a repeal bill passed the House and the Senate, but was vetoed by then-Gov. Jeanne Shaheen.
Although 32 states have the death penalty and 18 do not, Cushing noted that six state have abolished the death penalty in the past six years, indicating, he and other repeal advocates said, a national trend.
Rep. Melanie Levesque, D-Brookline, put the issue in basic terms.
"Two wrongs don't make a right, my Mom always told me that," she said. "What would Jesus do? I don't think he'd support" a death penalty.
Rep. Steve Vaillancourt, R-Manchester played the audio of a network news report of the mistaken execution of Carlos DeLuna in Texas in 1989.
Later found to have not committed the crime, Vaillancourt said, "We make mistakes. Police prosecutors make mistakes. In the name of Carlos DeLuna, please pass this bill.
State Sen. Sam Cataldo, R-Farmington, a sponsor, cited a phrase in Article 18 of the New Hampshire Constitution that states, "The true design of all punishments being to reform, not to exterminate mankind."
Rep. Kathleen Souza, R-Manchester, a long-time pro-life advocate, said that just as government does not have a right to "take the lives of innocent unborn children," it "does not have the right to sit in judgment" of others, even murderers, and take their lives.
But Rep. Jeanine Notter, R-Merrimack, strongly opposed repeal, saying she was prompted to run for the House by the attack on Kimberly Cates and her daughter Jaime, who eventually recovered from massive injuries.
In 2011, lawmakers passed and Gov. John Lynch signed into law an expansion of the state's capital murder statute to include those convicted of murder during home invasions, she noted.
Former Attorney General Philip McLaughlin said he favored capital punishment for most of his life, but, "I have changed my mind."
He said his son, a U.S. Marine who has seen combat in the Middle East and "is not wish-washy about matters of life and death, said to me, 'My government shouldn't kill its own people, Dad.'"
He was also moved by the children of Dartmouth College professors Half and Susanne Zantop, who were murdered in 2001.
At the sentencing hearing, McLaughlin said, they "spoke of their compassion for their folks in loving memory and never uttered a word in retribution."
Fellow former Attorney General Gregory Smith said that after spending many years a prosecutor, "I do not believe the death penalty does anything to add to public safety or protections for the citizens of New Hampshire."
But Manchester Assistant Chief of Police Nicholas Willard, speaking on behalf of the department, said that unlike the attorneys general, "I have been to these murder scenes and investigated murder first-hand," including the Briggs murder.
While Briggs' partner, retired Officer John Breckenridge, now favors repeal on religious grounds, Willard said he was "speaking on behalf of the Briggs family."
He said Briggs, before he died, expressed support for the death penalty for the murderer of his former Epsom Police Department partner, Officer Jeremy Charron, who was shot and killed in a gun battle in 1997.
When the Attorney General's Office decided not to seek the death penalty in the Charron case, "Michael Briggs, in his own handwriting, had an issue with that," said Willard.
"It's important that the Briggs family is represented and that Mike Briggs have just as much of a voice in this as John Breckenridge," Willard said.
Also opposing repeal was the New Hampshire Department of Safety. Agency attorney Christopher Casko said the state "has one of the lowest murder rates in the country, and we feel the existing law is supportive of that."
Casko said that while the bill would not apply repeal to the Addison case, "We have legal concerns that the Supreme Court might disagree. If the bill passes, capital punishment will be abolished and that sentence may not be able to be legally carried out.
"We agree with the majority of law enforcement that this bill should not be passed," said Casko said. "We believe there are a few offenses so unbelievably deliberate and egregious that society should retain the option of imposing the ultimate penalty."
But criminal defense attorney Michael Iacopino said the penalty "cannot be equitably applied and has a disproportionate impact on minorities and poor people.
He also noted the Addison case has cost the state $7 million so far.
"It just costs too much" to impose the penalty, he said.
Larry Vogelman, a veteran criminal defense attorney and cofounder of the non-profit Innocence Project, said, "I am pleading to this committee for the future. I am pleading for a time when hatred and cruelty will not control the hearts of men."
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BOLTON - Cadet Alexandra Caudullo daughter of Alfred and Louise Caudullo, of Bolton, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall semester at the U.S. Military Academy.
To earn this distinction, a cadet must maintain a 3.0 average in all courses. The West Point curriculum offers 37 majors balancing physical sciences and engineering with humanities and social sciences leading to a Bachelor of Science degree.
Caudullo graduated from Mercy High School, Middletown, in 2014 and will be commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army upon graduation at West Point.
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May 01. 2014 11:50PM
Another View -- Paul Gentile: Banks should stop attacking credit unions and focus on customers
MARK PRIMEAU trots out the New Hampshire Bankers Association's worn out anti-credit union rhetoric once again in the opinion piece that the Union Leader published on April 28 titled "Credit unions should not receive special treatment."
It seems that the New Hampshire Bankers Association and its member bankers are confused by the distinction between fact and opinion when it comes to credit unions. Since the bankers began their campaign against New Hampshire credit unions over two months ago they have repeated the same old inaccuracies that the banking industry has been parroting for 100 years. The problem is they are confusing fact with fiction.
Primeau begins with an old favorite, that credit unions were granted "substantial advantages" in exchange for tight membership restrictions. He writes that "In return, they were provided exemptions from taxes and later were carved out from some of the onerous regulations that banks are required to follow." This blatant falsehood has been repeated so often by bankers that they actually seem to believe it. The simple truth is that credit unions never bargained for tax exemption. It was granted as a matter of law when the first credit unions formed as not-for-profit member-owned cooperatives.
Then he rolls out the whopper, writing that credit unions have less of a presence in low-income communities than banks. The study the NH Bankers bought uses selective and misleading data to reach the conclusion the bankers wanted rather than an accurate picture of credit union presence in low-income communities. Their study relies on county data, which is tremendously flawed due to the fact that counties have both high-income and low-income areas. Census tracts designated by the federal government to be low-income are called Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Investment Areas and provide a far more accurate picture.
New Hampshire Credit Unions have 41 CU branches in CDFI low-income investment area census tracts out of a total of 116 CU branches. Banks operating in New Hampshire have 119 bank branches in CDFI low-income investment area census tracts out of 432 bank branches in the state. In other words, for CUs and banks operating in New Hampshire, 35.3 percent of CU branches are in CDFI low-income areas but only 27.5 percent of bank branches are in such areas.
Even excluding the international and national banks (TD Bank North, RBS Citizens, Santander and Bank of America) that control 60 percent of the deposits in New Hampshire, the story is the same. For CUs and banks headquartered in New Hampshire, 36.1 percent of CU branches are in CDFI low-income areas but only 23.3 percent of bank branches are.
He then suggests that credit unions are "wards of the state." A review of recent history shows that the money the banking industry cost the taxpayers of the United States due to the recent banking crisis, through TARP and other taxpayer funded programs, cost consumers hundreds of times more money than credit union taxation would ever yield. And that tax exemption produced benefits for working families through better rates on loans and deposits and low account fees. What did the citizens of our nation get from the banks for bailing them out? Not so much as a thank you.
Primeau points out that the state's credit unions have a growing percentage of the state's deposits (he indicates that it is 18 percent; the actual figure is 14 percent). He notes that community banks are down to 27 percent. That leaves roughly 60 percent of the deposits in the control of the international and national banking giants. These big banks are gaining share through sophisticated marketing and the purchase of smaller community banks. Even some more modestly sized, out-of-state banks are in the game. Recently, Massachusetts-based Eastern Bank announced it was buying the $850 million Centrix Bank. So next year will show an even smaller market share for New Hampshire community banks. If anything, an analysis of the deposit market share makes a powerful case for a robust credit union alternative.
Once again, I'll point out that the credit unions of New Hampshire are busy providing excellent service and financial products for consumers. I urge the state's bankers to stop attacking credit unions and focus on taking care of business.
Paul Gentile is president and CEO of the New Hampshire Credit Union League.


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Congratulations to all competitors in the Ilana Diamond Rovner Moot Court Competition.
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Day 1 Cape Town to Grünau :)Leave a comment
June 21, 2013 by alwayzalex
Category: Uncategorized | Tags: 1 Cape Town – Grünau We started of on a high, after many a shake on the tent, after our recent trip in 2012 to Namibia we stayed over at the Country Lodgde with oom Bertus and had a massive jol. So ofcourse we are not going to stop there seeing that we are driving the whole day, blaming no one but us for his horrendous state. #thepartyneverstops They rallied (see what I did there) up the crews for a barefoot photo for the National Barefoot day photo and off we went. Needless , but the mother city said her good buy with a beautiful sunrise over the Greenpoint Stadium. The long road has began and all the excitement took its toll early as we stopped a few times to make a wee a, looks awesome! The scenery driving through the mountainous Western Cape then turning into the semi-desert Karoo knersvlakte is breathless #1gaysayingfortheblog. This provided us with long stretches to, maybe because we were all still a little intoxicated from the awesome registration night, named the Effie (Karli unofficial), or the adrenalin just took over and no saak was made when the bells went off at 5:30. Not having a saak didn't mean that everyone made breakfast, psych, soon to follow. Thinking of it now this would've been a much better decision to watch the Bizarre Donderdae vids on the ipad than the skinny, threats to steal his leg and just the general shouting from Made in Front (Shotgun front and dutch cheese are driving with us in convoy) Matt Lane refused to wake up to make breakfast. His night was s, trucky road just past the Buffelshoek dam and they are so funny even the driver cant help it but watch. Crisis. We chowed the tar to make the border, twirly, we pulled in to the "I just farted and it smells bad but no one can know its me" smile on the faces of tannie Bertus. Another amazing night to be ticked off at the Grünau Country Lodge and we adv, which went down very smooth and make Grünau for the baby boks in the semi final versus Wales. That's all I have to say about that. The infamous Grünau, windy


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Boys All-District Basketball; Wrestlers medaling at State
Mexico High School athletes were recently honored Monday night for their accomplishments during the season. Basketball boys All-District players are seniors Jake Anderson, Jake Willer and Jon Anderson. In addition, MHS Coach Brennan Scanlon was named Coach of the Year. Wrestlers medaling at the State Championships include sophomore Hunter Smith, sixth place; senior Jake Vitale, third place; and freshman Jordan Jones, fifth place.