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Anyone else wondering what Jeffrey Lurie meant when he called the Eagles the most attractive opportunity for a head coach to work in the NFL?
The Eagles' owner tried to explain himself after getting turned down Saturday by yet another college coach, Brian Kelly pulling out of the competition to succeed Andy Reid, fired after 14 seasons.
John Heisler, senior athletic director for media and broadcast relations at Notre Dame, made it clear the Eagles were going in another direction with this short and sweet Saturday tweet: "Brian Kelly staying at Notre Dame."
Chip Kelly of Oregon, once the Eagles' top choice, and Bill O'Brien of Penn State also told Lurie thanks, but no thanks. They used the interviews to leverage their employers for raises.
"There is no question we spent a considerable amount of time and effort looking at who we thought were the best collegiate candidates for our head coaching job," Lurie said in a statement. "We did so knowing that there was a remote chance that these coaches would leave their current posts. We understood that going into the process but we wanted to leave no stone unturned while trying to find the best head coach for the Philadelphia Eagles. We have no regrets about the effort we made in that direction and we will continue to proceed as planned in our search."
That said, the Eagles continued trudging their road of anything but happy destiny. On Saturday they got together with Seattle Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley, according to several reports.
Bradley and the Seahawks are in Atlanta to take on the Falcons in the divisional round of the playoffs at 1 p.m. Sunday. If the Seahawks lose, the Eagles could hire Bradley before the end of the weekend, although they have interviews scheduled with other head coaching candidates.
The Eagles also are scheduled to interview Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Jay Gruden, the younger brother of Jon Gruden, Monday.
Additionally, the Eagles received permission to interview Indianapolis Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians.
Bradley is the eighth candidate interviewed since the Eagles canned Reid Dec. 31 following a 4-12 finish.
Bradley is in his fourth season with the Seahawks. This season his defense finished first in points allowed (15.3), fourth in yards (306.2) and tied for fourth in takeaways (31).
"He's got a brilliant football mind," Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said this week. "He's got a way of reaching people and touching people and getting the best out of them, coaches and players alike. He's got everything that you're looking for."
The Eagles ranked 29th in points and 15th in yards this year. The defense declined after Todd Bowles replaced Juan Castillo, fired as defensive coordinator in October.
Bradley, 46, began his NFL coaching career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a defensive quality control coach in 2006. He was the Buccaneers' linebackers coach the next two seasons before going to Seattle. Bradley coached in college from 1990-2005, including two stints at North Dakota State and four years at Fort Lewis College.
Lurie, general manager Howie Roseman and president Don Smolenski interviewed former Chicago Bears Lovie Smith Thursday. They previously met with Atlanta Falcons assistants Mike Nolan and Keith Armstrong and Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Mike McCoy.
Kelly effectively stomped out all talk of joining the Eagles as their head coach. The coaching announcement was critical because the Fighting Irish risked losing recruits, the national letter of intent signing day for football being Feb. 6.
It's not known how serious the Eagles are about Smith. But he would be a hard sell as he was canned by the Bears after missing the playoffs for the fifth time in the past six years.
Smith was a coach of the year candidate after leading the Bears to a 7-1 start this season. But the Bears collapsed down the stretch and failed to reach the playoffs.
Offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter cancelled an interview with the Eagles to sign a contract extension with the Falcons.


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125-year-old log cabin moved to Lehi museum
11/09/2012 6:30amThe Lehi Chapter of the Sons of Utah Pioneers on Wednesday prepared to have a cabin moved from its current location to a spot at the Hutchings Museum in Lehi.
Coalville man builds boat to spend retirement in at sea
11/09/2012 6:50amA Coalville man this week got his first good look at a project he's been working on for more than 13 years. His long-time dream is finally seeing the light of day.
Man posing as police officer assaults 3 people, charges state
11/09/2012 7:46amA Kearns man is charged with impersonating a police officer and assaulting three bystanders at gunpoint in a scuffle that got him shot in the foot.
Mentor to teen moms wins a High 5
11/09/2012 8:56amTeen mothers find getting through high school a difficult task as they balance baby and schoolwork. Today's High 5 recipient has made a difference in the lives of countless teen moms.
Lawsuits claim Trolley Square Associates owe over $57m
11/09/2012 10:00amTwo lawsuits filed against the owners of Trolley Square suggest the historic retail shopping and entertainment center is in financial distress.
Man accused of stealing awards from soldier's uniform
11/09/2012 11:52amA Murray man is facing burglary charges after police say he took the pins off a soldier's uniform.
Utah school population increasing, becoming more diverse
11/09/2012 2:45pmNew numbers show that Utah's public school population has reached a new high of 600,985 students. That's a 2.2 percent increase of students since last year.
Tooele man accused of choking girlfriend shows history of violence
11/09/2012 3:13pmAdditional charges have been filed against a Tooele man accused of choking his girlfriend in a cemetery on Halloween night before police say he stabbed two others at a party.
Former counselor at Panguitch school for troubled teens receives life sentence
11/09/2012 3:42pmA former staff member of a southern Utah boarding school for troubled teens has been convicted of molesting some of the children housed there and sentenced to life in prison.
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Utah 'Balloon Guy' creates Hobbit home from balloons
11/09/2012 5:01pmA Pleasant Grove man is getting national attention for recreating Bilbo Baggins' home in "The Hobbit" — Bag End — out of balloons.
Companies' expansions to add 500 jobs to SLC
11/09/2012 5:33pmUtah's information technology and software development industry cluster will add another member.
Program creates social situations for families coping with autism
11/09/2012 5:48pmOne mother came up with an idea to create opportunities for those with autism to socialize. It's a program called Autism AWARE, which stands for Autism is welcomed, accepted and respected every day.
No suspects in string of Sandy car burglaries
11/09/2012 5:56pmSandy police are looking for information regarding a string of car burglaries Thursday night.
Fallen soldiers to be honored ahead of memorial
11/09/2012 6:14pmGold Star Families, those who have lost loved ones in combat, aim to make sure we all remember their sacrifice. To do that, a couple of Utah natives are forging ahead with ambitious plans for an American Fallen Warrior Memorial to be built in Kansas.
Brew pub in Park City damaged in fire
11/09/2012 6:15pmOne of Park City's popular Main Street restaurants will be temporarily closed due to an early morning fire.
New Lehi mall adds 41 stores to Utah
11/09/2012 6:46pmA new mall will open doors on Nov. 16, just in time for the holiday shopping season. 'The Outlets' at Traverse Mountain will include 41 stores.
McAdams mayoral victory leaves vacancy in Senate
11/09/2012 7:00pmBen McAdams' successful bid to win the Salt Lake county Mayor's race has now left an open question: Who will replace him in the Utah Senate?
Public hearing to be held about SL County tax increase
11/09/2012 7:11pmSalt Lake County residents face a jump in property taxes next year if Mayor Peter Corroon's 2013 budget passes.
Mine layoffs blamed on Obama upset union; miners look for new jobs
11/09/2012 9:04pmThey're gearing up again at the state Department of Workforce Services to help scores of miners who received pink slips this week from UtahAmerican Energy Inc.
Father, football coach brawl; police investigate
11/09/2012 10:18pmUniversity of Utah police are investigating reports of a brawl Thursday between a high school football coach and a man upset over his son's lack of playing time.
Storm delivers rain, snow, higher avalanche danger
11/09/2012 10:28pmA storm moving into Utah is slowing the morning commute in some areas. It's also delivering new snow to the mountains and adding to the avalanche danger.
Diagnosed with lung cancer, non-smoker looks for cause
11/09/2012 10:40pmIn May 2012, Valerie Scott went to the Emergency Room with stomach pains. She says doctors did a CT scan, and found something she never expected: Spots on both her lungs.
Internet rumors of massive job layoffs unfounded, economists say
11/09/2012 10:49pmOn the Internet Friday, an eruption of claims that widespread job layoffs were due to President Barack Obama's re-election and his signature health care program.
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BASTAD, Sweden (AP)—Serena Williams beat Klara Zakopalova 6-0, 6-4 on Saturday in the Swedish Open semifinals for her 50th victory of the season — the fastest she has reached the mark in her career.
After Zakopalova lost the first eight games, the third-seeded Czech managed to break Williams' serve twice in the second set to tie it at 4, but the top-ranked Williams broke back to take the set and the match.
''I was hardly making mistakes in the first set,'' Williams said. ''I have to figure out a way to continue that tennis for more than one set, and I'm definitely going to go back and watch the film.''
According to the WTA, the most wins Williams previously had going into the summer hard-court season was 38 in 2003.
In the other semifinal, Sweden's Johanna Larsson came from behind to overpower Italy's Flavia Pennetta 2-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Williams is going for her seventh title of the year and 53rd of her career, while Larsson is seeking her first.


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Which team would win in a fight/battle/brawl
marvel or
Dc universe
oh and the super heroes and villians are teamed up
I'm not sure about this. Both sides have great characters and there are counterparts.
Superman vs The Sentry or the Hulk, Iron Man vs Ferrous Lad, Hawkeye vs. Green Arrow, Quicksilver vs The Flash, etc.
I think it can be a Marvel Heroes vs DC Heroes vs Marvel Villains vs DC Villains fourway slugfest.
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Here is how I look at it..................
Well to be honest I think Marvel would win. Because in marvel you have the mutants, and mutants can develop any power. But in the end you have to match up everyone.
Hulk cant die but superman is vulnurable to kryptinite, so point one to Marvel.
It would come down to a tie. Both sides are very evenly matched, as it has already been pointed out. I can't really see any one side completely beating out the other.
DC. Because DC has Batman. I don't think many realize that Batman is a genius. Check out the "Towel of Babel" storyline, where Batman had plans to take out the Justice League. Give Batman intel and time, and he'll devise a plan to take down all of the Marvel heroes and villains. By himself.
On the other hand, Marvel has the most powerful comic book character in "The one above all," the being responsible for creating the Marvel Multi-verse. Basically, the god of all gods. DC's equivalent is "The Presence." Still a god, but is only created with the creation of one universe.
Excluding Batman and gods, it's a tough call. DC has a huge advantage in terms of power. Assuming he has the yellow sun, I can't think of any mainstream Marvel hero/villain that can go toe to toe with Superboy-Prime. DC also has the entire Green Lantern Corp. Magic is sort of a draw. Marvel has the likes of Dr. Strange, but DC has the likes of Dr. Fate and Spectre. Marvel has a big advantage when it comes to psychic abilities. Sure, DC characters have power, but many of them are vulnerable to psychic attacks.
Marvel is better.
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Several pit owners requested an increase in the gravel royalty paid by the county because they are paying more in taxes than what is being paid for the gravel. At a work session last week the commissioners discussed the possibility of increasing royalties in order to entice expansion of some pits. However, this week they decided not to increase what they're paying because the 45 cents per yard that they're currently paying for gravel is similar to what neighboring counties' gravel rates are, and the Road and Bridge budget for 2013 for gravel was based on that rate.
The county needs to begin negotiations will landowners as soon as the leases expire in 2013.
Tuesday, the commissioners talked about offering a minimum payment to pit owners if the county doesn't use their pit during the year, because there may be years when the county doesn't use some of the pits at all.
There was also talk about allowing the owners to negotiate for more gravel for their own personal use.
Mine Safety and Health Administration regulations state that landowners cannot enter the pits to obtain their own gravel. The gravel must be loaded by county personnel with the proper MSHA training certificates, or the owner can take the 24-hour class if they wish to get certified.
There was discussion about the possibility of stockpiling gravel outside of the pits for the owners, so they don't need to go into the pit. That option would only work if the pit owner also owns the land adjacent to the pit that the gravel would be piled on.
The commissioners also agreed to a request from Wright to bid on a chip seal machine that's up for auction at Adams County Fairground. Wright plans to use the $33,000 left over from the purchase of the motorgrader, which was budgeted at a cost of $235,000 but ended up only costing $202,000, to pay for the machine.
In other business Buffalo RE-4J School District Superintendent Rob Sanders met with the commissioners to ask about the possibility of using some of the conservation funds the county gets for a community facility project that would include upgrades to the football field and a new track and parking lot.
The district plans to pursue a Great Outdoors Colorado grant in the amount of $350,000, the most they can ask for. In order to get the grant the district would have to provide 30 percent in cash or in-kind matching funds. They are looking to raise $217,400 to fund the remainder of the project.
"I know it's going to be a lot of work, but I think it's going to be worth it," Sanders said.
The grant application must be submitted in March, but if they don't raise enough money by then Sanders said they plan to re-submit in June.
The commissioners said they would need to get more information about conservation trust funds and allowable expenses before making a decision. Commissioner Dave Donaldson also pointed out that the conservation trust fund money the county receives is already designated for specific purposes.
Later, the commissioners heard from Dennis Hunt, of County Technical Services, Inc., who shared where the county is at on the GOCO Fairgrounds project. The county is currently working on the new horse stall.
The original budget estimate of the project was $285,367, total cost right now is estimated to be $324,702.12, of which GOCO is covering $181,745. Hunt said the county allocated money in the 2013 budget out of conservation trust funds to cover the increased cost.
The project has to be completed by June 14.
In other business, the commissioners met with landfill supervisor Dan Borgman, who requested their approval to use a trustee from the jail to fill a landfill operator position. They have advertised for the position and haven't found any qualified applicants.
Borgman said they plan to train the individual for the next couple months until their sentence is finished and then the landfill will re-advertise for the position and give the trustee an opportunity to apply for the position.
The other commissioners said it was a good recommendation.
There was also discussion about the free load certificate program the landfill started last year, allowing county residents to participate in landfill free days by granting two free loads per calendar year to each household in the county.
Donaldson said he's gotten a lot of feedback on the program and it's been positive.
The commissioners agreed to continue the program this year.
They talked about whether electronics should be accepted. It was agreed the landfill will accept electronics but they ask that they be separated from the rest of the load.
There was also discussion about a new building the county is looking at building at the landfill that would allow attendants to see who is coming into the landfill; right now they only talk to people when they're leaving the site. The building would also include space for a bathroom, break room and the office of the landfill supervisor.
Approximately $80,000 has been budgeted for the project this year.
Donaldson asked Borgman to sketch out what he wants the building to look like, bring that to the commissioners and then they'll have it professionally designed. Borgman said he already has some sketches done.
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Votto must score to make this any kind of a successful inning.
Votto must score to make this any kind of a successful inning.
Votto might have rattled wandy
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I like the way this inning is trending.
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Schafer is good.....up to Bruce...
Tough luck for rolen but Bruce and ludwick had terrible at bats.
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Rolen has two very well struck outs this game....swing looks good very recently
At least we probably won't see wandy next inning. Maybe we can get to their pen.
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not only are the titans having an awful draft but this team is just awful. Gonna be a long summer
Leake with a classless performance tonight.
If only Stubbs could K like that more often.
Horrible AB Joey...
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SF Reunion Southern Fulton High School Class of 1979 will hold a class reunion on Saturday, July 18, at Great Cove and Recreation Club. There will be a social hour from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., followed by a buffet dinner and a time of sharing and visiting. Cost is $20 per person. More information may be obtained by calling Debbie (Richards) Buterbaugh at 717-485-5511.
Dutch Strait Reunion The Dutch Strait family reunion will be held June 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Dutch Strait residence. Please bring covered dish and lawn chairs. Please feel free to contact any of the family if needed.
Swope Reunion The descendants of Andrew and Iola Swope will hold their annual reunion on Sunday, June 28, at the Needmore Community Center Scoutgrounds in Needmore. Lunch will be at 1:00 p.m. Bring a covered dish.
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The leader of the 77th Masters still has 36 holes to play. Yet, whatever happens in that span, two rulings will overshadow the outcome of this tournament.
Tianlang Guan was given a 1-stroke penalty for slow play on Friday.
Saturday morning, Tiger Woods was assessed a 2-stroke penalty for an illegal drop on Friday afternoon.
Were they the right calls? By the book, absolutely. Were they handled correctly? That's open with plenty of debate.
Guan was first timed on No. 12, then warned after his second shot on No. 13. He had another bad time on the 17th, and was penalized.
John Paramor, the referee that assessed that penalty, did his job to the letter of the law. Should he have given Guan a break because he was playing in front of thousands of people for the first time in his life?
No way. Paramor did his job the way it is supposed to be done, and quite frankly, I wish more officials would give slow play penalties.
A quick aside. The last slow-play penalty in a regular PGA Tour event was in 1995. The last one in a major was in 2007. Far too long for both.
Guan clearly wasn't the only slow player out there yesterday, that's why some question whether he should have been penalized. Woods was in the next-to-last group on Friday and took some five hours, 45 minutes to complete his round.
With 93 players in the field, the pace of play was brutal. You expect slow play at the U.S. Open with thick rough and treacherous greens, but most of these guys play Augusta every year. They know the wind will swirl, the greens will be quick and the fairways will be firm and fast.
I applaud Paramor for his ruling. Not because it was the 14-year-old Guan, but because he was given a warning and had another bad time. That equals a penalty regardless of who it is.
The Woods ruling has TV voices like Brandel Chamblee and former masters champion Nick Faldo calling for Woods to withdrawal or disqualify himself from the tournament.
Woods stated in a post-round interview Friday that he dropped his ball about two yards behind where had hit his previous shot from. That shot, of course, caromed off the flagstick and back into the water.
By rule, Woods needed to drop as near as possible to where he hit the last shot from, if he choose that option. Two yards clearly isn't as near as possible.
The rules committee was made aware of the possible infraction while Woods was still on the course. He finished his round, and based on evidence at the time, no penalty was given and Woods signed for a 1-under 71.
In a television interview after his rounds, Woods stated he dropped two yards back to adjust his yardage on how he intended to play the shot.
That warranted further review by the committee. It was determined that he broke Rule 26, but would not be disqualified because of Rule 33, which was enacted within the last two years.
Both rulings have very detailed explanations regarding many situations. It's fairly clear Woods didn't drop "as near as possible" to where he had hit his previous chip.
Honestly, if people are going to fret over Woods' drop on 15, they should take a look at his drop on No. 13 as well. On that hole, his tee shot stopped on a sprinkler head and he took a nearest-point-of-relief drop. From the television footage, that drop looked more than the two club lengths from the relief point in which the ball should have been dropped.
Should he withdrawal or disqualify himself? Plenty of people have strong rulings one way or another on that.
My thoughts? Blame the committee. Someone on the tournament rules committee had to have heard Woods' interview after the round and thought to himself two yards back is not that way that shot should have been played.
Now, with much public debate and conjecture, the committee chose a 2-stroke penalty instead of disqualification. It might not be the right move, it is the move they made.
One ruling by the book. One ruling skewed by ambiguous rules. Both will linger in Masters lore, much like Woods' romp in 1997 and Jack Nicklaus' win in 1986.
The two rulings were handled very differently. Both could have been ruled another way. Either way, the rulings against Guan and Woods will hover over this tournament until a champion is crowned on Sunday.
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I hunted the early teal season opener in september. weather was perfect. saw some big ducks, some Canadians and four teal but nothing was interested. this was the first time in about five years that there was another party hunting the early teal. did not hear a shot. hunted the opener in October. had a bad northeaster. water was really high, […] View
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Testimonies: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
"In November the Lord prompted me to go to the Healing Rooms. I have had chronic back pain all of my 42 years of adult life. My back would literally lock up three to five times a year. My Dad had degenerative disc disease and so does my younger sister. It was confirmed in February of 2007 that I too had degenerative disc disease. Over the last five years the sciatic nerve pain and all over body nerve pain had increased to a scale of 10. It would ebb and flow. Also my neck on the left side was 'out' most of the time. My sister had an auto immune marker iritis and lately it was confirmed that I had it as well, but tests are out to see if the blood marker is active. I have also been plagued with irritable bowel syndrome and I have had on and off stomach pain due to stress since I was a child. I am awaiting the results of eight blood tests, but I know they are all going to come back negative BECAUSE, since visiting the Healing Rooms all my pain is gone! I am symptom free! I am pain free! I don't recall the last time I was able to just turn my head without repositioning my hips to avoid pain in my back and neck. In my 20's and 30's I was a long distance runner. I love to run! I used to run 40 miles a week. I loved it and I was a competitive racer. Yesterday I went running again upon the prompting of the Lord. Wow! It felt great! Praise God from whom all blessings come! Thank you, Jesus for shedding your blood and by your stripes I am healed! Thank you, anointed servants of God, for answering the call. I love you all! Hallelujah! Update from Cynthia: "I am running again. I ran Monday and Wednesday. The results of the blood work all came back as normal. The doctor and nurse were perplexed. I have cut loose and am experiencing breakthrough in my ministry." Praise the Lord! "
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Francoeur lifts Royals over O'sMay 27, 2012 - 11:25 PM
Humberto Quintero added an RBI double in the sixth while Billy Butler smacked a solo shot in the first as the Royals took the final two games of the series.
"They're a darn good team. I'm very impressed with their pitching. I'm very impressed with their offense," said Royals manager Ned Yost about the Orioles. "That's a good job for this team to come in here and take two out of three."
Tim Collins (2-0) got the victory after recording the final out of the fifth in relief of starter Luke Hochevar, who allowed two runs -- one earned -- on seven hits with six strikeouts.
Brian Matusz (4-5) surrendered four runs -- three earned -- on seven hits and three walks over six innings to absorb the loss. Nick Markakis ripped an RBI double for the O's, who have lost five of their last seven.
With the game tied at 2-2 in the sixth, Francoeur put the visitors in front for good as he deposited a slider into the seats in left to start the frame.
Kansas City then added another run as Alcides Escobar slapped a one-out single before scoring on a double from Quintero to take a 4-2 advantage.
The Royals' bullpen stifled the O's offense, allowing just one baserunner over three frames before Jonathan Broxton worked around a two-out error in the ninth to record his 10th save of the season.
"I think it's more our inability to mount much offensively," remarked Orioles manager Buck Showalter about the lack of production. "We didn't do much after the fifth there."
Earlier in the game, Butler's solo blast with two outs in the first gave the Royals a 1-0 edge but Baltimore got one back in the bottom half as J.J. Hardy stroked a one-out single and came around to score on Markakis' double that snuck under the glove of a diving Mitch Maier in center field.
In the second, Francoeur ripped a leadoff single into center and moved to second as Adam Jones misplayed the ball.
Escobar then scorched a liner that went in-and-out of the glove of Robert Andino at second to put runners on the corners before the Royals employed the safety-squeeze as Maier bunted and Francoeur scurried home to give the visitors a 2-1 edge.
The O's re-tied the game in the fourth as Wilson Betemit worked a leadoff walk but was wiped off the basepaths on Andino's fielder's choice groundout.
Andino then swiped second and moved to third when Quintero's throw trickled into center field. Xavier Avery plated Andino with a single into right field, knotting the game at 2-2.
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – We now know the name of the woman who died in a mysterious fire at her Eau Claire home.
But still some questions remain.
The Eau Claire Police Department has identified that woman as 47-year-old Cheryl M. Lechner.
Officers said she died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Firefighters rushed to the house on East Hamilton Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Monday after a neighbor said she saw smoke coming from inside.
When firefighters got there they found Lechner but were unable to bring her back to life.
Officers said the fire started in the basement and that's where the woman was found by firefighters.
While we know she died from carbon monoxide poisoning, it's still not known how the fire started or if Lechner's death is suspicious or accidental.
Tuesday night, WEAU cameras were rolling as police swarmed the Lechner's family business down the street from the home.
Officers took four to five computers from Wolverine Lube.
ECPD Officer Kyle Roder said the computers could hold key pieces of evidence.
"As we all know, a lot of evidence can be stored, a lot of data can be stored on those. And we can get a better pictures, not only of evidence, but also for time logs and time lines of who was using the computer and things like that," Officer Roder said.
After detectives left the scene Tuesday night, a chain-link fence was put up surrounding the house.
Police said they've cleared the property back to the family and that's where the fence could have come from.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (NEWS RELEASE) - On Monday, October 1, 2012, at 1:26 p.m. Eau Claire Police and Fire were called to 3631 E. Hamilton Avenue for a report of a structure fire at that residence. Upon arrival, Eau Claire Fire Department personnel observed and controlled a working fire located in the basement of the residence. A lone adult female was also located inside the residence. Eau Claire Fire / Rescue ultimately determined that the female could not be resuscitated. No one else was inside the residence at that time.
Eau Claire Police also responded to the scene and secured the area surrounding the residence. Investigators from the Eau Claire Police Department Detective Division, the Eau Claire Fire Inspector and the Eau Claire County Medical Examiner arrived on scene and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire and the death of the female inside.
The deceased has been identified as:
Cheryl M. Lechner
47 years old
3631 E. Hamilton Avenue
Eau Claire, WI
Over the past two days, investigators from the Eau Claire Police Department, the Wisconsin Department of Justice – Division of Criminal Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, along with members of the Eau Claire Police Department Crime Scene Unit have worked to conduct interviews, gather physical evidence and piece together important information pertaining to this case. Both the residence at 3631 E. Hamilton Avenue and the business located nearby at 3407 E. Hamilton Avenue are owned by the Lechner family. As a result, both locations have been included in our overall case investigation.
On Tuesday, October 2, 2012, an autopsy was performed by forensic pathologists at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings, Minnesota. The preliminary results of the autopsy indicate the following:
Cause of Death: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Manner of Death: Undetermined pending further investigation
At this time, the cause of the fire is also undetermined pending additional investigation. This case remains an open investigation and continues to be actively investigated by the Eau Claire Police Department Detective Division and the Wisconsin Department of Justice - Division of Criminal Investigation.
The Eau Claire Police Department would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance in various aspects of this case:
Eau Claire Fire Department
Wisconsin Department of Justice - Division of Criminal Investigation
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Regina Medical Center – MN Regional Medical Examiner's Office
City of Eau Claire Street Maintenance Department
Eau Claire County Medical Examiner's Office
Lenmark Gomsrud Linn Funeral Home
We also appreciate the cooperativeness of the neighbors and community members and thank you for your patience and understanding while we continue to investigate this matter.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- "It's pretty crazy to see all this happening," said Nolan Fadness.
In the course of a couple days, his neighborhood has gone from a quiet place to the center of a big investigation.
"I guess you see this kind of stuff on the news and TV shows but you never expect it to happen pretty much right in your backyard," Fadness added.
On Tuesday, police continued searching the house near his. That is where a mysterious house fire happened Monday and a woman was found dead inside.
"We do have investigators in Minnesota where an autopsy is being performed," said Kyle Roder, with the Eau Claire Police Department.
Police are not releasing details about the woman, where she was found, or where the fire started.
One neighbor we talked with Monday says he saw water shooting out of the basement at one point.
Meanwhile, investigators continued searching the property and the area around it.
On Tuesday, that included Wolverine Lube. At about 5:00, when leaving the scene of the fire, we saw officers and detectives swarming the business. While there, they took about four to five computers away.
"I'm not sure. It's a very big puzzle. I've lived here now for years in these condos and I've always felt very safe and now there's a lot of action going on," said Jenny Von Bargen.
Von Bargen is not used to all this activity in the neighborhood either. She is waiting to learn more about what happened Monday at her neighbor's house on East Hamilton.
"It's a puzzle, so I hope the answers come out very soon," she added.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Police have now re-opened eastbound Hamilton Avenue in Eau Claire as they continue investigating a house fire and the death of a woman.
Crews re-opened the stretch of road between Alf and Miller Streets just after 5 p.m. Tuesday.
It had been closed for more than 24 hours as police scoured the area for clues.
An Eau Claire Police Department spokesman told WEAU 13 News late Tuesday afternoon that the department had not received results of an autopsy on the woman whose body was found in the house. The spokesman says the department is finishing its search of the home. It's hoping for results of the autopsy tonight or tomorrow.
Also new Tuesday, WEAU had the only cameras honed in on a local business near the home where the woman was found.
Wolverine Lube is located at East Hamilton and Miller.
WEAU cameras captured police taking out 4 or 5 computer towers.
(See video of this by click above on the following: NEW INFORMATION: Police re-open eastbound Hamilton as fire, death investigation continues 6PM - click VIDEO REPORT above)
Police say the business and those computers could be connected to the investigation.
Stay with WEAU 13 News and WEAU.com for more information as it becomes available.
Eau Claire, Wis. (WEAU) -- An investigation into a house fire in Southeast Eau Claire continues.
The fire at 3631 E. Hamilton Ave was called in Monday.
Inside the home, emergency crews found a female body.
Tuesday, an autopsy was planned in Minnesota.
As the investigation continues, the Eau Claire Police Department says they are still unsure when East Hamilton Ave will be re-opened.
Police will be searching the home. They'll also do an outside search of the neighborhood.
It's unclear how long police will remain on the scene.
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"We left about 9 Monday morning and haven't been back so we were surprised," said Don Nelson, who lives on E. Hamilton Avenue in Eau Claire.
Nelson and his family were gone all day. But when they got back home, their street was closed off. Police and fire crews were investigating a fire at a neighbor's home, and a woman was found dead inside.
"We walked down that direction to see what was happening and one of the police officers said we can't go any further because this is a crime scene.
They do not know much about the person who lived there, only seeing a woman out in the winter.
"Once in a while she's out shoveling the driveway," he said.
Up the road, Brian Johnson lives near the backside of the house that caught fire.
"By the time I walked in the backyard I saw water shoot out of the basement.
Johnson says his neighbor is the one who called 911. We tried reaching that neighbor but they were not home. Johnson says seeing all the yellow tape is surprising but does not faze him.
"I don't know if there was a crime scene or not, they're investigating and maybe someone was smoking, could have been a heater," Johnson said.
Neither Johnson, nor his son Marc knew much about who lives there, but Marc Johnson says judging by everything he has seen in the garage while walking the neighborhood, the fire could have been worse.
"Tires, oil, you name it, and they had a fire previously," Marc Johnson added.
As for the safety of the neighborhood, Don Nelson checks the crime reports monthly, and says his neighborhood has always been a safe place to live.
"It seems like there's very little happening," he added.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Eau Claire police were on the scene of a house fire where a body was recovered.
Investigators have blocked off several streets on on the city's southeast side.
Police say the fire happened at a house on East Hamilton Avenue.
As of 6:19 p.m., only the eastbound lane of Hamilton was closed near the scene.
Police say a female body was found inside.
Investigators do not know if the woman lived at the address or was visiting, or exactly why she was there.
Community Outreach Officer Kyle Roder told WEAU.com Fire teams would be investigating the cause of the fire, while police and fire would work to find out the cause of death.
A tweet from the Eau Claire Police Department reads "Structure fire at 3631 E. Hamilton Ave. Officers are diverting traffic around that area. Use caution and avoid the area."
Stay with WEAU 13 News and WEAU.com for more on this breaking story.


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If you're like most people, you probably don't give your home WiFi router another thought after checking to make sure it has Internet connection. But did you know that your home WiFi router is a crucial component to your overall security?
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If you can, mark 11 a.m. to 1 p.m on your calendar for the second annual Respite Angels soup lunch fundraiser at the Estherville Masonic Temple at 2003 Central Ave.
Soup, bars and a drink will be served for $6 and a silent auction will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All proceeds go to Respite Angels.
The very name well describes what this volunteer organization does. A dedicated cadre of 26 volunteers gives respite care to families of about 64 people in Emmet, Dickinson and Clay counties struggling with Alzheimer's, demential, stroke and adult handicap issues. Respite Angels receives no government funding and has to rely on donations and occasional grants to keep the program going. Families of those receiving care may donate, but as Respite Angels executive director Kelly Schultz notes, not having the money to pay will in no way prevent the organization from providing services.
And these services are essential. Families who care for loved ones suffering from debilitating illnesses need a break - whether it's to get out to go shopping, have a cup of coffee or to just get away, they need to have someone "spot them" so they can get those things done.
"When we do go out and sit with somebody it does put money back in the local economy," Schultz said.
If you would like to donate time or money to this very worthwhile organization, contact Schultz at (712) 229-6064. You an call her, too, if you could use respite help in caring for a family member with disabilities.
And don't forget the soup lunch - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Estherville Masonic Temple.


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Looker Data Sciences Sees $2 Million Come Its Way
CEO: Lloyd Tabb
Looker Data Sciences (http://looker.com), a business intelligence startup, received $2 million in funding from First Round Capital and PivotNorth in March. The company is based in San Francisco and Santa Cruz, Calif.
Calling itself "an entirely new approach to SQL analytics," Looker said its query-based, business-intelligence software does a better job of tapping into information in SQL databases than traditional business analytics software. The company's LookML proprietary language makes it easier to model stored data and develop simple or complex queries that are easy for information workers to use.
Founder and CEO Lloyd Tabb was principal engineer on Netscape Navigator Gold and helped define the creation of Mozilla.org.


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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Sales of existing homes ticked down in December, while the total for 2012 hit the highest level in five years, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors.
Tampa, Charlotte among gainers.
• U.S. homeownership at 18-year low
The pace of sales declined 1% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.94 million, according to NAR. For all of 2012, existing-home sales hit 4.65 million, the highest level since 2007 and up 9.2% from 2011.
"Record-low mortgage interest rates clearly are helping many home buyers, but tight inventory and restrictive mortgage underwriting standards are limiting sales," said Lawrence Yun, NAR's chief economist.
U.S. stocks declined after the housing data's release but then traded mixed at midday on Wall Street. Read more about stocks.
The rate in November was revised to 4.99 million from a prior estimate of 5.04 million, which was the highest rate since November 2009. Economists polled by MarketWatch had expected a rate of 5.1 million for December, with buyers eager to take advantage of relatively high affordability in a housing market that is gaining steam. See economic calendar.
Buyers' concerns about the so-called fiscal cliff may be at least partially behind December's sales decline, wrote Millan Mulraine, macro strategist at TD Securities, in a research note.
"Given this, we anticipate that sales activity could rebound in January following the tax deal, given the very supportive buying conditions and the increasing incentive for first-time buyers (who are currently sitting on the fence) to slowly move into the market as prices begin to firm," Mulraine wrote.
By region, it was a mixed bag. December's existing-home sales fell by 5.9% in the Midwest and by 3% in the South, compared with the prior month; sales rose by 5.1% in the West and by 3.2% in the Northeast.
Sales in each of the four regions were up from same period in the prior year.
Home sales up from last year
Despite the decline in December, existing-home sales are up 12.8% from the same period in the prior year. The median existing-home price rose 11.5% from the prior year to $180,800.
Inventories fell 8.5% to 1.82 million units in December, representing at the current sales rate a 4.4-month supply, the lowest supply ratio since 2005. It's typical for inventories to decline in winter. However, Yun warned that persistently low inventory could lead to too much price growth in 2013.
"We don't want to see a rapid appreciation in prices," he said.
Meanwhile, the median price reached $176,600 in 2012, up 6.3% from the prior year for the highest annual growth since 2005.
Other recent housing data have also shown a market gaining strength but still has far to go.
A report on home-builder sentiment showed that confidence is holding at a more-than-six-year peak. Read more about builder sentiment.
Separately, a report showed that new home construction jumped 12% in December to the highest rate in more than four years, rushing past Wall Street's expectations. Read more about home construction.


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Lois Elaine Layman born Dec. 3, 1936 of Lisbon, North Dakota, died peacefully Sept. 13, 2013.
Lois is survived by her three daughters and their family, Shelley D. Zabel, Clifton R. Zabel of Mathews, Dolores and Stephen Clayton, and Vicky and Leon Combs, who reside in Hampton, Va. Lois leaves behind nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; her brother and sister-in-law, Darrell and Peg Woloch; sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Bill Bommersbach and sister, Carol Jean Woloch, and their families along with many friends were very dear to her heart.
Her husband of 32 years, Norman W. Layman; her mother, Emma Woloch, and her brother, Dennis Woloch preceded her in death.
Lois was a devoted Army wife and mother. Her family moved from Kansas to Alaska and then moved to Virginia in 1963. She and her family moved to Mathews County in 1971 and she called this home.
When her husband retired from the Army in 1978 they were the first managers of the 7-Eleven store when it opened in Mathews County. Lois loved people and after her husband passed in 1989 she worked at North Star Market for close to 20 years. She always had a smile for everyone. She loved playing cards with her friends and spent many cherished moments with her grandchildren teaching them how to play different card games.
Lois was a devoted member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary Post 83 in Mathews for more than 30 years. She loved helping with the breakfast once a month and all the laughter that came from being with her friends and neighbors in the county.
There will be a Celebration of Life service Oct. 6, 2013 at the American Legion in Mathews County at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 723, Mathews, Va. 23109.


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Even at public meetings, when he should have been paying attention to what was being said, he was constantly taking or making calls on his iPhone. Observers affirm that Chirac was such a heavy phoner that, at times, smoke could be seen coming out of his iPhone. It can be said today that Chirac's phoning habit was therefore dangerous, because everybody knows that iPhones tend to explode from time to time.
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The Thomas Gold Remix Of Schiller And Nadia Ali's Try Is Number 13 On The Addicted To Radio Trance Chart
Addicted To Radio is an internet radio station powered by 1club.fm. Their Trance Station is based in Chicago, Illinois and is run by Program Director Mario Florek. The channel offers exclusive versions of your favorite songs as well as mixes by international artists like Sean Tyas and Pedro Del Mar.[…]Read More »


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While Microsoft partners are disappointed the company's forthcoming Surface tablets will not be sold through the channel, Google partners say Surface may help them as they move ahead to offer Chromebooks to their customers.
Chromebook sales have been modest, but Google partners say they are optimistic the cloud-based tablet will catch on and that Surface will spur interest in tablets.
For the moment, however, Chromebooks are seeing slow sales, according to Tom Mainelli, IDC research director for mobile connected devices.
[Related: 5 Challenges For Microsoft's Surface Tablet]
"Chromebooks have sold very poorly to date," Mainelli said in an email to CRN. "We don't have a hard number, but between Acer and Samsung we estimate they've sold fewer than 250,000 units worldwide total since launch."
Mainelli added that by selling Surface only through its stores, Microsoft may hurt sales.
"Unless they change that strategy, this is a clear indication that Microsoft doesn't expect to move a huge number of Surface tablets," he said. "I think this adds credibility to the suggestion that this is more about showing their partners how to make a good tablet than it is about Microsoft outright competing with them."
A Google spokesperson said the company does not release figures on product sales but added that Chromebooks sales are progressing well.
"In addition to online retailers and direct-from-Google sales, over the past several months we have allowed some of our existing Apps resellers to sell Chromebooks to start to open up the channel," Jessica Kositz, a Google spokesperson, said in an email. "The channel will be tremendously important to the ultimate success of Chromebooks; right now we're being very deliberate about how we extend our reach because Chromebooks represent a new way of thinking about computing."
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URBANA, Ohio (February 7, 2014) - Families can participate in a variety of activities on President's Day, Monday, February 17, at the Abraham Lincoln: The Civil War and the Constitution exhibit from 2 – 4 pm at the Swedenborg Memorial Library, on the Urbana University campus, 579 College Way. The exhibit and activities are free.
Students from Urbana University's Student Education Association in cooperation with representatives from the Champaign County Library, Mechanicsburg Public Library and the St. Paris Public Library will be on hand to assist families with activities related to President Lincoln. An actor in the character of Lincoln might make an appearance. Children and parents will be able to ask Lincoln questions about his life.
In 1971, George Washington's Birthday became a federal holiday to be celebrated on the third Monday in February. Later, as states adopted the holiday, it became known as President's Day to honor other Presidents in addition to Washington.
While at the library for Family Day, visitors can view the free national traveling exhibit that considers Lincoln's interpretation and use of the Constitution during his time as President. For details about other events associated with the free exhibit, see the website http://www.urbana.edu/resources/community/Lincoln2014.html.
The exhibit will be open in February Tuesday – Thursday 8 am – 10 pm; Fridays 8 am – 4 pm; Saturdays 12 noon – 4 pm; and Sundays 7 pm – 10 pm. If the University is closed due to severe weather, the exhibit will also be closed. For up-to-date information about University closings, please call 937-484-1388 or visit the web site at www.urbana.edu .
Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War,a traveling exhibition for libraries, was organized by the National Constitution Center and the American Library Association Public Programs Office. The traveling exhibition has been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil Waris based on an exhibition of the same name developed by the National Constitution Center.


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Editor's note: This is part one of a three-part series on FBI special agent Daniel "Danny" Knapp. In this installment, Jason Wright details the risky sacrifice Knapp made for his brother. Read part two here and part three here.
For three weeks, I've spent hours researching an inspirational man from Las Vegas whom I've never met. I've exchanged emails, read personal letters, listened to audio recordings and chatted both over the phone and over good food with his family.
His name is Danny Knapp and I can't wait to meet him someday face-to-face. And by the time this three-part series is complete, I'm confident you'll want to meet him, too.
To appreciate this man's story, you must know that Danny Knapp is a lifesaver. Not the clichéd lifesaver that covers your Sunday school class at the last minute because you've got a runny nose. Nor the type who loans you $5 for lunch when you realize you're low on cash.
Perhaps he's the one you call a "lifesaver" because he volunteered to tend your kids for three days while you and your spouse disappeared for a much-needed weekend away?
No, he's not that kind either.
But yes, he'd probably do all those things, too. However, Knapp is the class of lifesaver who actually lives up to the label. He legitimately saves lives.
Knapp had a highly distinguished career with the FBI. It was a hard-won dream job for the man dedicated to God, family and country. Being a field agent brought him personal joy, professional satisfaction and countless opportunities to perform service in ways that never appear on triplicate reports or annual performance reviews.
In February of 2007, just two years into the job he'd worked so hard to win, Danny learned that one of his brothers, David Knapp, was suffering kidney failure. Running low on hope and options, and watching his wife approach a June delivery date of their second child, David often reached out to his four brothers for moral support. But what he soon needed was much more than a shoulder — he needed a kidney.
After a series of tests, the best match proved to be Danny, who was then stationed at the FBI office in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Doctors said the match was so close they could have been twins. But when Danny discussed the organ donation with his superiors, he was told that his career with the Bureau would likely be over. After the surgery, he'd be required to undergo a difficult battery of physical tests that would be nearly impossible to pass.
With the situation deteriorating and Danny thousands of miles away, he sent his mother an email to end the debate:
"I feel strongly about keeping the attention on Dave and off of me. I really don't want anyone telling me what a great thing I am doing. It makes me really uncomfortable. Dave is the one in trouble and the one who could die. I know I'll be OK. Plus, it's nothing I have to think about much. I look at it as an opportunity to help Dave and a learning experience for me, so I already know I am getting a lot from this. The way I look at it is the more people praise me, the less I will be blessed from Heavenly Father because my reward would then be praise from men. Also, I have already been blessed so I don't expect anything additional."
With his brother fading fast and his parents looking on, Danny put his own dreams and health at risk to donate a kidney and save his brother's life. In the moments before the surgery, sporting matching hospital gowns, Danny joked and cheered his brother along, keeping the grave moment light and assuring everyone that all would be well.
As he was wheeled away into the operating room, David says his brother gave him a comforting, heavenly smile that he'll never forget.
Hours later, David saw his brother's smile again and the family learned that the surgery had been a tremendous success.
One month later, after willing himself through the rigorous tests, Danny beat the odds and resumed his work as an FBI agent in Puerto Rico.
Then in 2010, Danny was a key player in the largest police corruption sting in the FBI's 102-year history. In a single day, Operation Guard Shack netted 133 individuals, including 89 law enforcement officers in a two-year probe over police protection for drug dealers in Puerto Rico.
Danny's role in the historic bust earned him the 2011 FBI Director's Award for Outstanding Criminal Investigation and the 2011 Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement.
For most, the experience of saving a sibling's life and resuming a career at the highest level would have been the pinnacle of a good life well lived. But for humble Danny, a man who constantly deflected the spotlight to others, there was another miracle to come and a new life to save back on an island he'd learned to love.
In fact, Danny Knapp was just getting started.
Jason F. Wright is a New York Times best-selling author of 10 books, including "Christmas Jars," "The Wednesday Letters," and "The 96th Annual Apple Valley Barn Dance." He can be reached at [email protected] or jasonfwright.com.


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May 7, 2013 > Eating for Two Doesn't Mean Overindulging
Washington Hospital Dietitian Offers Nutrition Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
While eating a healthy diet is important for everyone, it is critical for pregnant women. A nutrient-rich diet supports the baby's growth and development and will improve the chances for a healthy pregnancy. "Pregnant women need to make sure they eat a variety of foods to get all the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients they need," said Danielle Moore, a registered dietitian at Washington Hospital. "It's also important to gain the correct amount of weight." She said a well-balanced diet should include whole grains, plenty of fruits and vegetables, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein, as well as healthy fats such as olive oil, nuts, and avocados. Recommended daily amounts include six to 11 servings of breads and grains, two to four servings of fruit, four or more servings of vegetables, four servings of dairy products, and three servings of protein (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or nuts). It is common for women to crave certain foods during pregnancy. Moore said it is fine to splurge on sweets and other "junk food" on occasion, but she cautions pregnant women not to overindulge. "Eating for two doesn't mean you can eat whatever you want whenever you want," she added. "Women should not try to lose weight, but they do need to keep weight gain within healthy limits. Pregnant women should consume an additional 300 calories per day when they are pregnant. That's not a lot, so they still have to watch what they eat and focus on eating the right foods."Important Vitamins and Minerals Although there is no specific pregnancy diet, there are some key vitamins and minerals that are particularly important. These nutrients can help to reduce the risk for birth defects and other complications. Folate or folic acid can help to prevent serious abnormalities of the brain and spinal cord, according to Moore. Lack of folate during pregnancy may also increase the risk of low birth weight and preterm delivery. "Good sources of folic acid include fortified cereals, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, beans, peas, and lentils," she said. "The spinal cord forms in the first few weeks of pregnancy, usually before women know they are pregnant. That's why women who are trying to conceive should increase their intake of folic acid." Calcium is needed to build strong bones and help muscles, nerves, and the heart to function properly. Moore said babies need a considerable amount of calcium to develop. If women don't consume enough, their bodies will take calcium from their bones, decreasing bone mass and putting them at risk for osteoporosis. Good sources of calcium include dairy products and leafy green vegetables, she added. Iron is needed to prevent anemia, when the blood lacks enough hemoglobin, a protein in the red blood cells that carries oxygen to the tissues. The body uses iron to make hemoglobin and during pregnancy, more iron is needed to help the mom and baby's expanding blood supply - increasing the need for iron, Moore explained. If pregnant women don't get enough iron, they can feel weak and fatigued. "Good sources of iron include lean red meat, poultry, and fish," she said. "Also good are beans, spinach, and fortified cereals."Supplements Provide Key Nutrients "Even if you eat a healthy diet, you can miss out on key nutrients," Moore said. "Pregnant women should take a prenatal vitamin daily throughout their pregnancy and while they are nursing." She said women should consult with their doctor to determine which prenatal vitamin they should take. The physician can recommend an over-the-counter brand or prescribe a prenatal vitamin. Omega-3 fatty acids are also essential nutrients for pregnant women, but the only way to obtain them is through diet and fish oil supplements. They promote brain and eye development, according to Moore. Most pregnant women likely do not get enough omega-3 fatty acids because the major dietary source, seafood, is restricted to two servings a week, she added. Other sources include flaxseed and canola oil as well as walnuts. "Eating a nutrient-rich diet not only promotes the baby's healthy development, it also helps pregnant women keep weight gain within healthy levels," Moore said. "Weight gain should range between 11 and 40 pounds depending on what women weigh at the beginning of the pregnancy. Women should consult their physician to determine how much weight they should gain for a healthy pregnancy." To learn about Comprehensive Pregnancy and Newborn Services at Washington Hospital, visit whhs.com/womens-health. For information about Washington Hospital's Nutrition Counseling program, visit whhs.com/nutrition.


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Bailey, Upshur County's only game warden, is among only about 500 game wardens in the state. He spoke to 11 persons at Angelo's Pizza in Gilmer.
Besides explaining his duties, he also detailed some laws regarding fishing and hunting.
Bailey said protecting fish and wildlife, which belong to the state, is game wardens' "primary mission," and that "I'm not doing anything that the people of Texas. . . say I can't do."
He described his profession as "state peace officers that specialize in fish and game," and who deal with hunting, fishing and border security. The department has a dive team to recover bodies from water, he added.
Citing the enforcement powers in the state's Parks and Wildlife Code, Bailey noted he can enter any land or water from which fish or wildlife are "known to range and stray" and could be taken. He can't legally be hindered from that, even on posted land, as "we can go in and inspect that," he said.
Bailey said he doesn't think most game wardens "abuse that privilege," but "you're going to hear horror stories about anybody."
He also said some believe "game wardens can go anywhere—well, not really. . . We can't just go into someone's house."
Despite the emphasis on fish and game, Bailey said the crimes he most often deals with are "probably water safety violations."
He checks to see if boaters are intoxicated, and noted that by law, children age 12 and under must wear their own "personal floatation device" when a boat is moving.
Game wardens can also stop motorists for traffic violations, but are usually looking for park and wildlife violations when they do, Bailey told the GOP women's group.
However, having worked in Zapata County near the U.S.-Mexico border earlier in his career, "you don't really feel like a game warden down there," he observed. He said he had several frightful experiences there, where he dealt with "drugs and human trafficking."
In fact, while some Texas counties have one game warden, Zapata has eight, Bailey said. But many people don't know there is one in Upshur County, he added.
The speaker said that "nine times out of 10 (when there's a problem to deal with), it's concerned citizens who call us." He said he receives calls at 2 a.m. from people complaining that somebody is on their land with lights, and that he will then find poaching. (His cell number is 903-305-8841.)
Illegal hunters are "hard to catch," since they have such modern-day equipment as night-vision goggles, Bailey said.
Asked what fish/game law people seem most unaware of, Bailey replied, "I'd say the number one (problem), especially during whitetail season, is untagged deer." Those animals must be tagged "immediately upon kill," he said.
During a question-and-answer session, Bailey also explained what citizens can and can't legally do in dealing with animals. Some examples:
• "You can always defend your life and property," he said, when asked about defending against wild pack dogs.
• "We'll give you the green light" to deal with "any nuisance animals" like beavers and otters—but people can't sell beaver pelts or otter pelts without a trapper's license.
• Someone can catch any fish they want from his/her private pond with no fishing license nor legal limit on the number of fish caught. But if a public creek runs through your land, you must have a license to fish there "because it's public water."
• A hunter can't take the backstrap and leave the rest of the animal in the woods because that is illegal "waste of game." But someone can legally hunt depredating feral hogs on his/her own land without a hunting license; "Just give us a call" first.
Bailey also revealed that when a vehicle kills a deer, any salvageable meat is given to needy families.
A game warden for the past three years after serving 20 years in the U.S. Army—most of that time in special forces —Bailey said of his current work, "I think I found my niche. Love the job."
After his talk, he told The Mirror in an e-mail, "I guess you'd say I can't get away from serving the people. After serving my country for 20 years, I look forward to serving the people of Texas now."
A Florida native, Bailey told Tuesday's meeting he entered the police academy at age 40 upon finding that his post-military career of doing contract work overseas was unfulfilling. He said 99 percent of the people he meets now are great Americans.
Bailey was introduced by Joyce Dolle, who was presiding over her first meeting as the Cherokee Rose group's new president. She announced the organization will hold a Feb. 12 planning retreat in Marshall to discuss such items as fund-raising.


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I have 23 staples in my stomach, and too much distraction to write a column. Yours truly is taking another week off to mend and heal. In the meantime, enjoy this column from the past, where I explain the meaning behind the name for this column. I promise to be back next week with a new piece.
- Mike
I have been asked countless times what I mean by "In to the Wind."
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In the past, way back in the late 70s and early 80s, I wrote a column for the Iowa City paper called "Into the Wind." When I wrote the first column and filed it with my editor, it appeared in the paper as "Into the Wind." I submitted it as 'In to the Wind." It remained "Into the Wind" for a few years. Editors are like that; they usually win.
Being something of a renaissance man, when my column was revived in the pages of this publication, I submitted it as "In to the Wind," and that name has stuck. My weekly column is entitled "In to the Wind."
Is there really a distinction between into and in to? In my mind there clearly is a distinction.
Into is a preposition. When crafting a sentence, the preposition into is part of a prepositional phrase consisting of into + its object + any modifiers of its object. The phrase will function adverbially to modify the verb or verb phrase preceding the prepositional phrase.
When she walked into the room, all eyes were on her.
Mom told the kids to put the toys into the toy box.
When you use the phrase in to, in is an adverb, directly modifying a verb, and to is a preposition with its own object.
Yes, there is a distinction. Consider these two sentences.
He turned the bicycle into the wind.
He turned the bicycle in to the wind.
The first sentence is absurd. *Poof* the bicycle was turned into another object; the wind.
The second sentence is proper. In is the adverb, modifying turned, while to is the preposition.
Now that we have clarified the usage of into and in to, why do I insist my column be called In to the Wind?
First off, the term into, in contemporary speech can mean something that one finds particularly attractive, like I am into women or I am into computers. However, I am NOT into the wind!
The wind has been a nemesis most of my life. I am not into it! Instead, In to the Wind is a sort of metaphor for a challenge, or obstacle I must overcome.
In the distant past, I was really into bicycles. It wasn't until I was in my twenties that I seriously kept a car. During my teen years I kept a series of jalopies to tote me around town, but a bicycle was my preferred means of transportation. During those years I averaged over five thousand miles each year on my bicycle. Besides being in the best shape of my life, I saved a lot of money.
While I missed the First Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, I went into training for the second, which was called SAGBRAI, for the Second Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa.
As an aside, some forward thinking person decided to change the name to RAGBRAI after the second ride. I have it on good authority the reason wasn't because the third would be called TAGBRAI, but because what the fourth would be called. There are people who wouldn't have ridden on a bike ride called FAGBRAI.
But, as is usual, I digress. While training for SAGBRAI, I went on longer and longer rides to condition myself for the week long event. I always planned my rides so during the first half, I was riding in to the wind. That way, at the half way point, I would be riding with the wind as I made my way back home.
I probably should have studied meteorology a little more so I understood wind better. Invariably, by the time I reached my half way point, the wind had shifted directions, and I had to ride in to the wind once again.
I tried modifying my route so at times I could ride with the wind, instead of in to the wind. If my memory serves me, and that detail has been in contention lately, I usually ended up riding in to the wind for most of my rides. The wind was my nemesis; it switched to spite me.
Once, my dad and I decided to go trout fishing in northeast Iowa. We went to a trout stream which was know to harbor native trout as opposed to the typical release and catch method employed at many of the stocked streams.
The trout stream was called Bloody Run Creek, found in Clayton County, near McGregor, Iowa. Looking at a map of the area, it was apparent the crick suddenly appeared in a remote area. We decided we would hike to these "headwaters and see where the crick started.
What we found was a small pond and an ancient cabin, complete with a rustic front porch looking out over the pond. The cabin reminded me of what Thoreau would have lived in on Walden Pond, or maybe something Isaac Walton would have built. Upstream from the pond, which was at the base of a bluff, we found the source of Bloody Run.
We had to wade through some really chilly water to get there. Out of some huge boulders on the side of that bluff gushed a strong stream of water. It was a hot July day, so it felt refreshing to me as I reached my arm as far as I could into that spring. Here was the source of the crick, and the reason that stretch of water could support a native trout population; the water was really cold.
Yes gentle reader, Iowa can support a population of native brook trout in certain areas. We managed to catch our limit downstream from that pond, but not without some personal battles with my old nemesis.
My dad had taught me to look for roiling water behind or downstream from a boulder in a stream. I found a very likely candidate and flicked my beloved 00 red and white Daredevle lure towards the upstream side of that boulder. There was a fairly strong breeze blowing, and my lure fell short of the boulder. I compensated and tossed it again.
As is prone to happen, the wind laughed at me and instead of landing upstream from the boulder, my lure took a gentle arc and ended up in the branches of a tree on the opposite bank. The four pound test line was not strong enough to wrest the captured lure from the tree. The line snapped. My favorite lure, as far as I know, is still tangled in the branches of that tree. But, it is not alone.
I tied another lure onto my line. A little spinner bait was my choice. It had a little more weight than the diminutive Daredevle. My logic was because of the added weight, I could control the cast a little better. I flicked the lure towards the rock, and once again the wind taunted me. I now had the second lure twisted around the branches of that tree.
Not to be outdone by my nemesis, I tied on yet another lure, a little heavier again than the last.
Either in a tree above a boulder on Bloody Run Creek, or in some other wiser fisherman's tackle box, sits not one, not two, but three diminutive lures. Mike zero, the wind three; I am NOT into the wind.
So there you have it, the source of the name for my column.
On those dark nights out camping next to pristine trout streams, when that inevitable midnight call to nature arrives, there is something you never, ever do in to the wind!
Until next time-
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