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People are often called upon to make difficult choices. Both John Paul II and Benedict XVI have urged Catholics to return to the thought of St. Thomas Aquinas in making these decisions. The Rev. Kevin Flannery, S.J., professor of Philosophy at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, agrees there is good reason to follow Aquinas for guidance.
Father Flannery will present the University of St. Thomas Center for Thomistic Studies Aquinas Lecture on "The Capacious Mind of St. Thomas Aquinas," at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 24 in Cullen Hall, 4001 Mt. Vernon St.
Father Flannery will point out why familiarity with Aquinas' thought is more relevant than ever before as people, both young and old, are confronted with an increasingly complex world of moral choices. Dr. Mary Catherine Sommers, director of the Center for Thomistic Studies, said the topic is particularly pertinent for students and faculty at the Center because of the Center's mission to showcase "the perennial value of the thought of Aquinas as the new millennium proceeds." She added that Father Flannery will touch on another of the Center's missions, to present a "constructive cross-cultural dialogue," which presents Aquinas' writing "as a model for the pursuit of truth across the ages."
Father Flannery, Consultor of the Sacred Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and member of the Pontifical Academy of St. Thomas Aquinas, entered the Society of Jesus in 1977. He was ordained as a priest in 1987 and took his final vows in 1999. Father Flannery received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Ohio State University in 1972, a Master of Arts in Anglo-Irish Studies from University College Dublin in 1974, a Master of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Oxford in 1983. He also received a Master of Divinity in 1987 and a Licentiate of Sacred Theology in Patristics in 1989 from Weston School of Theology and a doctorate in philosophy from the University of Oxford in 1992.
He has published two books, including "Acts Amid Precepts: the Aristotelian Logical Structure of Thomas Aquinas' Moral Theory" with Catholic University of America Press in 2001, and 60 articles. He has two books forthcoming: "Christian and Moral Action" and "Action and Character According to Aristotle: The Logic of the Moral Life."
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George Bush, the man who told the American people in 2003 the war in Iraq was over has now informed the world the United States is not headed for a recession and things are looking up and the sky is blue and there will be milk and honey in everyone's pail of plenty. The president told repoters today he has "acted robustly," and the country will soon "see the effects of this pro-growth package." He expressed dismay that pundits were not giving his stimulus pckage enough time to work and putting down the almost certain benefits that will result. Bush sees a robust economy that is growing and will continue to grow. As far as he is concerned there is no recession.
Pesident Bush's economic views apparently are not shared by many economists, but, then again, what do they know about the economy. He was surprised at a question of potential $4 a gallon gas by the summer and obviously didn't even know the current price of gasoline. It is perhaps unfair to ask an American president to know the current price of a gallon of gasoline since he is busy making certain the economy is roaring along.

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Monday 17th October 2011
Going to football is all about routine for most of us and consequently for those who have been going for many years, matchday flows without even needing to think about it, especially for home games of course.
My plans very much fall into this category so when you approach a game that's a little bit different, it can make it all the more memorable.
Our great sport has made me lucky enough to have met many, many other Gooners down the years, some who have become good friends. Consequently, the chance to spend some time with some Arsenal fanatics from Norway was one too good to turn down.
Come late Saturday morning I found myself in west London - Earls Court to be exact - with a day and night ahead that was always gong to be entertaining, especially in our capital city's great autumn sunshine.
Shopping and touristy stuff found us in Piccadilly Circus briefly and I couldn't help but take a picture of a sign by the steps into the underground station (see below). Kind of apt I feel for our captain enjoying the form of his life and of course exactly how events would unfold come Sunday!
The rest of the day involved one or two of London's refreshment stops and a night at the O2 to see Katy Perry (don't ask!)
The 'quality' of my hotel accommodation back in west London meant the bed, the heater that was on full blast and the general discomfort didn't help the way I felt come matchday but all in all a good day.
Arriving in N5 that pre-match buzz hit in as always as we looked forward to a game where three points once again felt paramount to our progress this season.
Overall I felt we played pretty well, exceptionally in patches but one of the three quite excellent goals on the day arguably made the game tighter than it should have been. Indeed with the quality of the goals so high it seems strange that the most memorable incident in the whole match didn't actually lead to the ball hitting the back of the net.
It so, so nearly did however, with RVP's turn and chip probably less than an inch from earning him a potential goal of the season award. Almost even more crucially of course, the fact that effort did not double our lead saw us pressing hard for that all-important winner late on.
Fortunately on this occasion our captain topped another superb individual performance with a free-kick to match our visitors' equaliser back in the first half.
I haven't watched 'Match of the Day' once this season for various reasons, but I did last night and more importantly I enjoyed it too. The league tables at the end of the show revealing we are back in that top half - a nice feeling to take to my bed.
Thoughts now turn to the south of France and a trip to a city I have never visited before. The weather forecast is quite promising, the food and drink will I'm sure be gratefully received. A positive result will also be a massive step towards qualification from the group.
Come on you Gooners!
FrankCopyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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Once again I'm happy to be giving away books to some worthy people. Here you have it - the winners of Week 3 of The Golden Posts Prize Program
All winners have won the SitePoint book of their choice in either print (stock permitting) or digital bundle.
Content For Your Site[TheOriginalH takes the Content prize this week for his [URL="http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4595252#post4595252"]interesting post about Diaspora](http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/member.php?u=7678) in the Social Networking and Communities forum. Although he started the entire thread, it is post 5 that really caught our eye. Have a read - it is an interesting subject.
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CommunityA few posts from [dnordstrom caught the eye of the Community moderators this week, but it is [URL="http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4596636&postcount=15"]this post in the Mac or PC thread](http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/member.php?u=129591) that takes the cake (or the book in this case). Opinion stated, explained and example given. Perfect.
So congratulations everyone. I'll PM you with details of how to claim your prizes.
And to everyone else - there is just one week to go, so get posting!
Brilliant posts (I especially love the PHP forum post )
Well deserved :tup:
Congratulations to this weeks winners!
I hope you enjoy reading your free SitePoint books as much as I enjoyed reading your posts.
Thanks a lot !Didn't expect that message in my box today w00t!
Thanks a lot, I'm happy to have provided something noteworthy!
Very appreciated to be mentioned, feels like one is actually contributing something.Keeping on posting, always hoping to be of help to the community!
Whoot guys, congratulations :tup:
What is the link to the thread by dnordstrom? It goes to his user page instead.
I'm with with 'Stomme', like Poes said it goes to the profile in both cases and we are both too lazy to use the search function.
Our pleasure
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I've heard that many pali documents were written without punctuation, sometimes even without breaks between words.
In the anapanasati sutta, there are two 'vaa's/either/or's accompanying every step in every tetrad, while the tetrads and individual steps are unnumbered.
Many translations seem to leave out the 'vaa' altogether! What reasons are there for not translating the sutta as:
Either breathing in long, he knows..., or breathing out long..., or in short, or out short..., or experiencing the whole body..., or body calmed, I breathe in etc...?
That is, the only necessary starting place would be the section up to "sato va passasati/mindful he breathes out. The first two steps--breathing in long/short, show what is should be known when you are ready to begin, and from there you just pick a wholesome object to link with the breath or link whatever wholesome object spontaneously presents itself to the breath.


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|IC Business Students: Working Toward a Sustainable Future
|IC business school students explore the field of environmental mangement as they implement their "working green" knowledge.
What exactly is green management? Students in Ithaca College's School of Business know all about it. They are exploring the growing field of environmental management—a subject not commonly integrated into traditional business curriculums—through a variety of cross-disciplinary courses and other educational experiences. Better yet, they are learning to apply their knowledge to real life scenarios and work toward global green practices. The idea of "working green" is all around. In fact, the 38,000-square-foot building in which the School of Business is housed serves as an example of environmental stewardship; it was the first business school building in the world to become platinum-certified for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the highest distinction of its kind.
Whitney Olado, a senior business administration major, says she has benefited from her program's focus on interdisciplinary study and cross-departmental collaboration. Business students have the opportunity to enroll in unique courses taught in the newly formed Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences. As part of the School of Humanities and Sciences, the department offers over 15 classes concentrated specifically on environmental issues and other emerging topics in the field. Hands-on experience is heavily emphasized by instructors as well: Olado's Ecological Preservation class recently travelled to Belize to work on sustainable business practices in the tourism industry with local eco-lodges.
"We have learned about sustainable business practices in class, but it was amazing to discover their practical application in everyday situations," says Olado. "The opportunity to work in Belize with eco-lodges and sustainable business owners to benchmark green practices was invaluable."
"We have business school students in our classrooms each semester," says environmental studies professor Susan Allen-Gil. In December 2009, Allen-Gil travelled with her International Environmental Policy class to the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ithaca College is one of only a few colleges and universities to be granted permanent observer status at annual climate treaty gatherings. While attending the conference, the class conducted daily public opinion polls regarding climate change. The polls were available via the Web to facilitate worldwide participation.
"Building awareness is the key to igniting change in the business world," says Allison Walker, a senior business administration major. Walker trekked to Denmark with Allen-Gil's group and helped organized the online polls. "Though cross-disciplinary studies, I've been able to join my marketing skills with my interest in sustainability—a combination I strongly believe will prepare me for the future."
At Ithaca College, business students in all areas of study—finance, marketing, management, and accounting—find valuable opportunities to engage in global sustainability efforts and to learn sustainable business practices both in and outside the classroom. The School of Business continues to expand its offerings in this area and collaborate with other programs to provide the most holistic, green education available. For more information about the UN Conference trip, as well as to view poll results, visit http://www.popcop15.com/index.html.


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'"We got us a good start, got our lines going pretty early and our goalie made some big saves at the start of the game, kept us in there," said Pominville. "I thought overall, coming off a break we played pretty well, and that's the way we've got to play if we want to win games."'
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One of the unique features of studying at Regent is the opportunity to focus your studies in a particular area of concentration.
Our Christianity and the Arts concentration, for example, gives you the opportunity to produce a professional piece of artwork—whether visual art, a film, a performance, a dance, or a work in another medium. The Marketplace Theology concentration allows you to specialize on applying your faith within a wide range of societal professions.
Concentrations are mandatory for the Master of Arts in Theological Studies (formerly the Master of Christian Studies) and optional for the Master of Divinity. They are not part of the Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies or the Master of Theology programs.
Browse our concentrations and find one that interests you.
Biblical Languages
The Biblical Languages concentration focuses on both Old Testament Hebrew and New Testament Greek, and attempts to give you a solid base of knowledge and competence in these areas. It is particularly suitable for those who intend to pursue doctoral studies in the Bible, or who desire to teach biblical languages. In this concentration, two years of both languages are required, and language study at the advanced level or within the context of advanced exegetical courses is recommended. Although a firm grasp of both Hebrew and Greek is required, you will choose one language to be your major focus and the other language to be your minor focus. You will take an Advanced Reading course in your major language (which will substitute for a seminar in this concentration) and will have additional readings in your major language in preparation for the comprehensive exam.
Typical courses include:
- Hebrew (LANG 510, LANG 511, LANG 610, LANG 611, LANG 721)
- Greek (LANG 550, LANG 551, LANG 650, LANG 651, LANG 720)
Old Testament
In relating the story of God and his chosen people, Israel, the Old Testament lays the foundation for the faith of Christians. The Old Testament concentration leads you to explore, through these ancient writings, the character of God, his commitment to restore his people and all of creation, and both positive and negative human responses to God's grace. Complemented by elective courses in other disciplines, this concentration encourages you to draw on the rich resources of the Old Testament in expressing your Christian faith, in addition to providing a firm foundation for advanced studies in Old Testament. You are encouraged to meet with the coordinator early in your program in order to determine the overall shape of your concentration.
Typical courses include:
- Biblical Hermeneutics and Criticism (BIBL 600)
- Old Testament Book Studies (BIBL 617, BIBL 618, BIBL 627, BIBL 628, BIBL 635)
- Advanced Old Testament Exegesis (BIBL 701)
- Hebrew (LANG 510, LANG 511)
New Testament
In relating the story of Jesus Christ, and in reflecting on what God was doing through Jesus, the New Testament brings the story of the Old Testament to a climax. The New Testament concentration leads you to explore the significance of the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ within the context of restoring his people and all of creation. Complemented by elective courses in other disciplines, this concentration encourages you to draw on the rich resources of the New Testament in expressing your Christian faith, in addition to providing a firm foundation for advanced studies in New Testament. You are encouraged to meet with the coordinator early in your program in order to determine the overall shape of your concentration.
Typical courses include:
- Biblical Hermeneutics and Criticism (BIBL 600)
- New Testament Book Studies (BIBL 651, BIBL 655, BIBL 662, BIBL 669, BIBL 679)
- Advanced New Testament Exegesis (BIBL 702)
- Greek (LANG 550, LANG 551)
Biblical Studies (only for MA in Theo. Studies, formerly MCS)
A concentration in Biblical Studies is available for students in the MA in Theo. Studies program (formerly the MCS) who want to develop a biblical perspective that involves both the Old and the New Testament. This is a combination of the two previous concentrations, culminating in both an Old and a New Testament comprehensive exam (no thesis option). If you plan to proceed to advanced study in either Testament, however, you are advised that additional language study will likely be necessary beyond what is required for this concentration.
Required courses include:
- Advanced Old Testament Exegesis (BIBL 701)
- Advanced New Testament Exegesis (BIBL 702)
- Old Testament Seminar (BIBL 710)
- New Testament Seminar (BIBL 779)
Christian History and Theology
History of Christianity
The study of Christian history is an integral aspect of our identity as Christians. In a postmodern culture that disdains the past, appreciation of our roots becomes all the more important in Christian self-understanding. The Church History concentration leads you to explore the significance of key people, events, and movements in the continuing story of God's people—the church of Jesus Christ. In addition to basic courses that survey the history of the church, you will also have the opportunity to focus in depth on the life of the church during specific eras.
Typical courses include:
- History of Christianity I & II (HIST 501, HIST 502)
- Approaches to Historical Study
- Globalizing of Evangelicalism (HIST 646)
- Historical Roots of Evangelical Spirituality (HIST 612)
- History of Christian Missions (HIST 665)
- Mapping Gender (HIST 681)
Doctrinal Theology
Theology is the discipline in which we integrate various resources of God's revelation and human inquiry into as clear an understanding as we can reach of God and his world. Theology is thus the web by which we connect all our thinking as Christians, even as it serves the larger and higher purpose of loving God and serving the world he loves. The Theology concentration gives you the opportunity to explore both broadly and in depth the doctrines of the Christian faith.
Typical courses include:
- Systematic Theology A: Prolegomena, the Knowledge of God and Revelation (THEO 605)
- Systematic Theology B: Creation, Christology, Soteriology and Anthropology (THEO 606)
- Systematic Theology C: Pneumatology, Ecclesiology and Eschatology (THEO 607)
- Ethics (THEO 697)
- History of Christian Doctrine (THEO 608)
- Theology of Culture (THEO 515)
- Apologetics (THEO 579)
Spiritual Theology
In the Spiritual Theology concentration, you explore the relationship of your life in the world with your real life in God. In contrast to the humanistic search for personal transcendence that passes for "spirituality" today, Christian spirituality is theological: it is founded on and inspired by the triune God revealed in Scripture and in Christ; it cultivates responsiveness to the seeking Father; it fully engages the mind, heart, and body; it is, as William Perkins once said, "the science of living blessedly forever." But it is not only a personal quest; spiritual theology involves active engagement with the world and the needs of others through mission, work, ministry, and prayer.
Typical courses include:
- The Christian Spirit (SPIR 500)
- Conversion and Transformation (SPIR 635)
- Spiritual Discernment
- Historical Roots of Evangelical Spirituality (SPIR 612)
- Classics of Christian Spirituality (SPIR 670)
Christianity, Church, and Culture
Marketplace Theology
Regent College is an international centre for vocational integration and spiritual formation. In the Marketplace Theology concentration, students focus on expressing the Christian faith within the context of the public square of ideas, values, and institutions. The field education component can be done in a local workplace or church setting. Regular faculty resources are complemented by Faculty Associates—friends of the College currently serving in various societal careers who assist faculty and students in working on integrational issues. This concentration includes an eight-month field education experience, normally beginning in September and ending in April.
Typical courses include:
- Vocation, Work and Ministry (APPL 573)
- Marketplace Ministries
- Supervised Immersion in the Marketplace (APPL 692)
- Doing God's Business: Theology & Spirituality of Executive Leadership
- Entrepreneurship and Tentmaking
- Christianity & Capitalism (INDS 583)
Interdisciplinary Studies
The mission of Regent College involves the recognition that God calls his people to claim the whole of human life for Jesus Christ. The Interdisciplinary Studies concentration fosters this by learning to think Christianly in the context of exploring topics that normally lie outside the theological curriculum. In Interdisciplinary Studies courses, you are challenged to reflect, from a Christian perspective, on topics such as philosophy, politics, economics, psychology, art, literature, and more. You have the opportunity to explore a wide range of such topics in your concentration, or to delve deeper in one area.
Typical courses include:
- Medical Ethics (INDS 552)
- Christian Faith and Practice in a (Post)Modern World (INDS 581)
- The Christian Mind
- Christianity and Capitalism (INDS 583)
- Reading Film: A Theological Approach (INDS 507)
Christianity and the Arts
Regent College recognizes the importance of the arts as an expression of human creativity. The Christianity and the Arts concentration offers you the opportunity to integrate various forms of art with the Christian faith. Building on a foundational course in aesthetics (The Christian Imagination INDS 560), you may choose from a diverse selection of courses in literature, poetry, music, graphic arts, and dance.
The course mixture is further enriched by Regent's own Lookout Gallery, performance space both in Regent's main auditorium and atrium, and by the presence in Vancouver of many Christian artists who are associated with Regent College (e.g., Pacific Theatre). Furthermore, Regent can assist you in seeking a mentored relationship with a local artist, playwright, or musician.
Typical courses include:
- The Christian Imagination (INDS 560)
- Jesus in Literature (INDS 563)
- History of Visual Arts
- Spiritual Vision of Artists (INDS 574)
- Spiritual Pilgrimage: Image and Experience (INDS 638)
- Jesus and Film
Arts Internships
In February 2015, Regent College launched an Arts Internship program for emerging artists. The goal of the Arts Internship is to enable emerging artists at Regent College to learn to integrate their faith with their art.
The course is designed to give an opportunity tailored to the individual student, to implement the tools they have acquired, as they are immersed in a creative work environment. The interns will take part in integrated readings and group discussions that will help them to reflect biblically and theologically throughout the internship experience.
Internships are currently available with the following organizations:
- Leavenworth, Washington: The Grünewald Guild
- Burlington, Washington: Underground Writing
- Kandern, Germany: The Art Factory
- Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina: The Izvor Foundation
For more information, contact Ali Cumming at email@example.com
World Christianity
This concentration focuses on the emerging field of World Christianity, which seeks to understand Christian thought and practice around the globe through integrated studies in history, theology and mission.
Students will gain deeper understanding of the changing face of global Christianity and its implications for the ongoing development of Christian tradition worldwide. They will cultivate familiarity with selected regional studies of Christianity, particularly those in the Majority World where the gospel is expanding most rapidly (e.g., Africa, Asia, and Latin America) as well as those among marginalized peoples of North America (e.g., First Nations and Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanics and other immigrant populations). They will also develop further competence in key issues such as gospel and culture, indigenous expressions of Christianity, globalization, inter-faith relations, renewal movements, and current trends in global theology and mission.
Through concentrated studies in this field, students will become equipped as scholars and practitioners of the Christian faith in its local and global expressions. The program is applicable for those who anticipate teaching, further research, or leadership in various capacities within the broad sphere of world mission.
Typical courses include:
- Introduction to World Christianity (APPL 533)
- World Religions (INDS 530)
- Empowering the Church for Re-Evangelization (APPL 610)
- Christian Apologetics (THEO 579)
- History of Missions (HIST 665)
Applied Theology (only for MA in Theo. Studies, formerly MCS) and Pastoral Ministry (only for MDiv)
At Regent, we recognize the importance of assimilating Scripture, theology, and languages into the Christian lifestyle. The Applied Theology concentration (for students in the MA in Theo. Studies program, formerly the MCS) and Pastoral Ministry concentration (for students in the MDiv program) are concerned with the personal application of faith as lived experience. Under the guidance of faculty members who have spent significant portions of their lives immersed in the practice of ministry, these concentrations provide opportunity for the integration of theory and practice relevant to Christian service in the church, parachurch, mission, or society at large. The concentrations include an eight-month field education experience, normally beginning in September and ending in April.
Typical courses include:
- Preaching and Worship (APPL 619)
- Soul of Ministry (APPL 500)
- Introduction to Christian Counselling (APPL 530)
- Empowering the Church for Re-Evangelization (APPL 610)
- Christian Education and Equipping (APPL 522)
- Ministry and Spirituality (APPL 572)
Please note that the concentrations were revised in February 2013. The details of the concentrations are still being worked out, and you will see more edits to this page. If you are a current student and have concerns about how the changes will affect the concentration you are currently enrolled in, please contact the Academic Advisor.


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Gaels Finish 11th at Head of the Charles Regatta
BOSTON, MA – The Iona College men's rowing team finished in 11th place with a time of 18:03.51 at the 47th Head of the Charles Regatta. The men's collegiate four Iona crew consisted of seniors Ryan Rourke and Kyle Daly and sophomores Evan Johnson and coxswain Chrisanne Karcich.
"We had a tremendous row, passing several boats throughout the event," said head coach Tom Scifres. "Chrisanne did a great job coxing a truly solid course," Scifres exclaimed.
"I don't think we have ever had such a motivated group of athletes who seek to do more. That is something special that I hope continues into our last two fall races and our long winter training to come," said Scifres.
Senior Frank Petrucci and members of the New York Athletic Club took first in the men's lightweight four, completing the course in 16:29.70. The boat was coached by former men's and women's rowing head coach and alum Kevin Murphy '85.
The Regatta also featured the Alumni Eight race. The Iona Team was represented by Steve Pascuzzi, John Yearwood, Evan Campanella, Jamie Hafer, Alex Wickers, John Boyd, Bryan McKeon, Peter D'Arcy, and Cox Michelle Steinberg.
Finishing off the event for Iona, men's and women's rowing assistant coach Colleen Ryan and the NYAC squad took 11th in the women's championship four at 19:28.44.
"Coach Ryan has been pulling double duty coaching at Iona and then rowing with NYAC after only returning to training less than two months ago," said Scifres. "Colleen is a real asset to our programs."
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El Paso City Council approves buying 1,200 acres to potentially expand landfill
EL PASO, Texas - El Paso City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved purchasing more than 1,200 acres next to the Greater El Paso landfill for possible future expansion but it's unclear if the move will break a prior legal agreement.
The El Paso city-owned landfill is in Clint near the Darrington Exit.
El Paso City and County residents are able to dump trash at the landfill for a fee of $26 per ton, with a minimum charge of $16 for each visiting vehicle.
City Representatives agreed to pay $5.2 million for 1,214 acres of land next to the landfill. The additional acres could add 80 years of use to the landfill. Currently, the City estimates the landfill will last another 17 years.
There is one legal hurdle: in 2002, then Mayor Ray Caballero and the council signed an agreement with residents surrounding the landfill, saying the city would not further expand the landfill. The agreement was signed in a remediation process with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) between the City and an attorney representing the residents.
City Attorney Sylvia Firth said there are issues with the enforceability of the agreement, partly because the City cannot locate the residents who signed the agreement. "We would do outreach with the surrounding neighborhood and the advocacy group and we've reached out to the attorney that was involved so before we begin the process, we'd start that dialogue again," she told a representative of Waste Connections who asked about the agreement at the council meeting on Tuesday.
Waste Connections is the private company who owns the landfill in Sunland Park, New Mexico. El Paso city officials have said that if the City's landfill in Clint is not expanded, the only other viable option would be to dispose of City trash in the Sunland Park landfill, meaning Waste Connections could eventually benefit if City officials are binded by the 2002 agreement.
George Wayne of Waste Connections on Tuesday then asked Firth: "So you'd move forward with acquiring the property without knowing if you'd be able to use it?"
"We believe we'd be able to do it with some adjustment and modifications," said Firth.
The City still needs to acquire a permit from the TCEQ if it wants to expand the landfill into the land it agreed to purchase. The permit process could cost the City between $2 million and $2.5 million. TCEQ conducts archeological and environmental assessments, among other things.
"If the state commission on environmental quality does not give the city a permit, that (land) would actually be a buffer between the current landfill and any homes that are around it," said City Rep. Emma Acosta.
The land owner, Kasco Ventures, initially wanted more than the $5.2 million for the land but the City's Development Department conducted its own appraisal, which legally caps the City's offer unless the City can demonstrably justify why it'd pay more.
According to a City presentation, it could cost up to $200,000 per acre to develop the land for expansion of the landfill.


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Beans and legumes are nutritional superstars. Instead of relegating beans to the side dish role, let these vegetarian recipes be the main player on the plate.
White Bean Salad with Asparagus and ArtichokesSteam baby artichokes and fresh asparagus to combine with the white beans in this colorful springtime salad. This super-quick main dish salad takes less than 20 minutes to prepare. Slice the radishes, green onions and basil while the vegetables are steaming.
Fava Beans with Pesto and CavatappiThis vegetarian main dish shows off summer-fresh fava beans mixed with pasta and pesto. If you can't find them, substitute fresh lima beans or even thawed frozen edamame.
Butternut Squash and Smoky Black Bean SaladYou'll find chipotle chiles canned in adobo sauce on the Latin food aisle. Use just the sauce here; reserve chiles for another use.
Black Bean, Corn, and Zucchini EnchiladasTry these spicy enchiladas featuring black beans combined with a sautéed corn-and-zucchini filling that's hearty and satisfying. Rinsing and draining canned beans reduces the sodium content by about 40 percent.
Portobello and Black Bean QuesadillasSautéed portobellos are delicious in ragouts; as a topping for polenta or pizza; or as a filling for fajitas, tacos, or quesadillas. The portobello mushroom stands up to the robust flavors in these quesadillas, all the while preserving its own sturdy texture.
White Beans with Roasted Red Pepper and PestoRustic Mediterranean fare typically features white beans that are cooked with onions, garlic, and fresh herbs. The intensity of roasted peppers and pesto partner nicely with the mild-flavored beans.
Falafel with Avocado SpreadFalafel is a Middle Eastern specialty made by deep-frying patties of ground chickpeas. This Latin twist on this dish uses pinto beans combined with crushed tortilla chips, cilantro, and cumin. The patties are pan-fried in a small amount of oil, making them lower in fat than traditional falafel.
Black Bean TacosThe protein in these veggie-packed tacos comes from black beans and seitan (wheat gluten), which has a chewy, meatlike texture. Serve the tacos with the tangy Avocado Salsa–a chunky version of guacamole.
Baked Gigantes in Tomato SauceBaked beans take on a whole new identity in this hearty dish featuring gigantes–a Greek version of lima beans–that are baked in a chunky herbed tomato sauce. If you can't find gigantes, you can substitute large lima beans.
Hominy-Pinto Burgers with Roasted Poblano ChilesBean burgers are even better when the beans are processed with hominy and masa harina–the "dough" used to make corn tortillas. The smokiness of roasted poblanos perfectly complements the southwestern spiciness of the burgers and toppings.
Garbanzo-Tomato CurryGarbanzo beans, also called chickpeas, are used extensively in Mediterranean, Indian, and Middle Eastern cooking. Balance the heat in this curry with yogurt and serve with rice.
Lentil and Rice PilafAdd protein to a simple rice pilaf with lentils. In addition to protein, lentils are also a fair source of calcium and iron. Increase calcium by topping each serving with a dollop of yogurt sauce.
Split Pea-Spinach Dal with CauliflowerA dal is a classic Indian legume stew that's served in some form with almost every meal. This one features yellow split peas, spinach and cauliflower and gets its distinctive flavor from cumin, turmeric, and mustard seeds.
Cuban Black Bean PattiesTo make these hearty bean patties, partially mash the beans before combining with shredded cheese. The pineapple rice is a refreshing accompaniment for the spicy patties.


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I'm betting that the XD will digest anything you feed it, right out of the box - my XD45 did, and has never belched the first ime in abouit 2000 rounds.
Speer Gold Dots, Remington Golden Sabres, and Hornady XTP are a few of the premium brands that I've used in my 9mm's, and there's not a nickel's worth of difference in any of them, in my opinion. Any name brand is going to be fine for SD, and anything that will feed is going to be fine for practice.
You will likely find that the only over-the-counter practice ammo you can find is in 115 grain. I would recommend trying a variety of bullet weights, because different guns will like different weights. All of my 9mm's shoot closest to POA with 147 grain ammo, but that's probably just coincidence. You may not notice much difference until you have put enough rounds down range to be shooting really well.
You can find different weight practice ammo by buying online. Personally, I hand load my practice ammo, so I usually load it to approximate the same thing I buy for SD ammo, but it's not really necessary, as long as you know what to expect from your self defense ammo.


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Posted by Shar VanBoskirk on November 1, 2006
We're all finally settling down from our blockbuster of a consumer forum in Chicago last week (check out http://blogs.forrester.com/consumerforum for summaries, thoughts, and highlights from the event) and processing some of the learnings that came out of our client conversations. I didn't end up listening in on very many of the main tent speakers as I was pretty booked with one-on-one sessions. These are 30 minute, in person meetings that forum attendees can book with the analysts of their choice to discuss business issues. I was definitely tired after my few days of back to back one-on-ones, but to be honest, I came back to the office pretty recharged. I've been so heads down on research of late, that it was really nice to engage with clients face to face. I really enjoyed sharing ideas and meeting the real people who are out there reading my research!
One topic that came up several times in one-on-ones with different clients is: the role of the service provider in the next era of marketing. We've all been talking about integrated marketing for years. And this year's forum theme pushed integrated marketing even further by looking at how to "Humanize the Digital Experience." This means the entire integrated customer experience.


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Texas Man Enters Hunter Education Hall of Fame
ATHENS, Texas — James Parker, III, of Malakoff near here, was inducted into the International Hunter Education Association Hall of Fame at the IHEA Annual Conference recently held in Las Vegas.
Parker was honored for more than 50 years of involvement in hunter education. In Utah, he served more than 25 years in hunter education, assisting and befriending A. Lee Robertson, first hunter education coordinator of the Utah Division of Wildlife program and one of the originators of the professional association in 1971.
Parker later moved to Texas and became involved in Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's angler, boater and hunter education programs as an area chief and later as a volunteer for the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. He has since taught many new instructors and more than 1,500 students in hunter education. Only three other Texans have ever attained the award. Parker joins all three former Texas hunter education coordinators, T.D. Carroll, Darrell Holt and Steve Hall as IHEA Hall of Fame inductees.
During his acceptance speech in Las Vegas, Parker said, "I always felt that Lee Robertson was a great friend and mentor, and I always wanted to be just like him. He is in the IHEA Hall of Fame, and now I have taken my place beside him. My other mentors were Steve Hall and Terry Erwin when I moved to Texas. It is a great honor to accept this award as a representative from Texas."
Parker is a former two-time winner of the Arlington Sportsman Club "Sportsman of the Year" award. In 2000, at the second annual Lone Star Legends awards reception, Jim and his wife received the Lone Star Legends Award for Outstanding Educational Efforts and Volunteer Service, given by TPWD. Parker was later selected as the Winchester Hunter Education Volunteer of the Year in North America in 2000 and was inducted into the Texas Hunter Education Hall of Fame in 2002.
Jim continues to volunteer his time with TPWD programs and has been busy setting up his education courses for the coming year.
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Wassup guys! So this is my third season snowboarding. (Well 2.5 really since last season I only went once.) and I decided to get a new set up. I used to have a 2011 Burton Joystick, 2011 Cartel EST Bindings, and 2011 Grail Boots.
When I bought the boots, I didn't know what I was doing, so I bought them half a size too big. The first time I went riding this season it was like I was a beginner all over again. Food was shifting all over the boot, and board was a mission to control. So I said F it and bought a Burton Restricted Custom X and switched over the bindings. The real question here is about the boots. I bought Burton Imperials that got pretty comfortable after a day of wearing them around the house. I took the new set up on the mountain yesterday and was FLYING down the mountain with the most control I've ever had! I loved it. My only concern is that the boot is pretty stiff, and I eventually want to try park, you know, once I stop pussy-info out of jumps lol. The imperials are really light and very stiff. The ambushes are also very light but less stiff. Should I stick to my
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- Is the waterfowl hunting down there any good?
I've heard swans down there have a season. Does anybody target them? They are protected here in WA
Would anybody be willing to have a tag a long? I put it that way because I am limited on the amount of weight I can take on the airlift, so I'm not sure if I'd even be able to get my gun there, let alone my gear.
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1. Whos your favorite STARTER POKEMON?
Squirtle. He was the first ever starter I chose in the games. I have been a Squirtle fanatic ever since.
2. Whos your favorite LEGENDARY POKEMON?
Mew. Darkrai is my second favorite Legendary. Watching Pokemon the first movie made me LOVE Mew!
3. Whos your favorite EEVEELUTION?
I seriously like them all but if I had to choose only one I would have to go with Jolteon.
4. Whos your favorite SHINY VERSION of a Pokemon?
This is a tough one for me, but I love shiny Charizard! Theres so many shiny's out there I have never seen, but for now im just gonna say Charizard.
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I would have to go with Shaymin! I love Shaymins Sky Form!
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text: With so many news agencies and fan reporters grading teams at the halfway point, we decided to offer our grades during the All-Star break. It's a time when the local press takes their vacations or follow the All-Stars in Las Vegas. With that said, five of our forum members have once again taken to the task of sorting through the single game performances and trends to present you with a look at the Detroit Pistons through the early portion of the season. Here are their findings. Chauncey Billups Overall grade: A max: A- Yet again off to one of the best seasons of his career as he continues to balance scoring with getting his teammates involved. Rarely has a bad night. Even if his shot is off he finds other ways to help the team win. Has stepped up in his leadership role. dba: A- Not quite the marksman from behind the line this year as last (39% vs 43%), Billups still leads the team in scoring efficiency (1.5 points per FGA). Assists are slightly down, but boards, steals, even blocks are up compared to last year. No better measure of his value though is how poorly the team plays when he isn't on the floor. jammertime: A Clutch performer and the leader of this team. You can't ask for much more out of your field general than CB's assist to TO ratio. Other than being a bit too quick to jack up a 3, he tends to be a bit too selfless at times. I'd like to see him drive his man a bit more and use his strength to the team's advantage. Dumars4Ever: A- An all-star season, with the second best numbers of his career for points and assists per game (both were career bests last year), and once again right at the top of the league in assists-to-turnover ratio (#3). The injury decisively demonstrated how valuable he is, as the team struggled terribly in almost every single game that he was out. His defense still seems short of what it could be, but about 90% of the other teams in the league wouldn't mind having this guy running the show for them. Luke Slippywalker: B His absence made it clear just how important he is to the team but lapses in focus and some questionable decisions put some blemishes in his overall solid play. His lack of speed is showing up more and more as an issue and his three point shooting has taken a dip. On the other hand, no one makes the Pistons offense run as smoothly. Rip Hamilton Overall grade: A max: A Most solid and reliable player we have. Don't know where we would be without Rip. dba: A From the best three point shooter in the league to a few percentage points below his career average, what a difference a year makes. But, Rip is a better rebounder this year and is getting to the line nearly three more times a game. The increase in techs is worrisome, but he is the one guy who comes to play every single night. Other than down one assist per game, his stats this year match the championship season. jammertime: A Rip just brings it night in and night out. Mr. Hustle is by far the hardest working Piston. The best pure shooter on the team although his ball handling/dribbling skills leave a bit to be desired. I love his chemistry with Tayshaun. Dumars4Ever: A- Another all-star season for Rip as well, averaging a career high in points. His FG% is slightly down from last year, but he's getting to the FT line a lot more, a trade-off that I'll take any day. He's still kind of turnover-prone whenever he ends up handling the ball in any sort of traffic, but aside from that, there isn't much to complain about. Luke Slippywalker: A On a team where plays, quarters, even entire games have been mailed in, Rip Hamilton has not only maintained a consistent level of focus and intensity, he's upped his level from last year. He's leading the break, crashing the boards, cutting through the lane and knocking down jumpers. The guy takes a beating from opposing defenses every night and he keeps going at it. Rip for team MVP. Tayshaun Prince Overall grade: B max: B+ Off to a pretty good season and has been improving on some of his weak areas lately like rebounding. Very solid player, could be doing more. dba: B For me, the enigma of the team. Everything stat I look at shows him better this year than last (rank of 12 in Sprocket Points among SFs vs 21st last year), but he is still only at or even a bit below his numbers from the championship year. If a championship is in the sights, the team doesn't need Prince better than last year, it needs him to be better than 04/05. Is he settling for being an upper middle SF when he could be in the top five? jammertime: B Prince is a good all around contributor but I was hoping for a bit more consistency from him this season. When he's aggressive, he's almost unstoppable. When he's passive, he's almost invisible. His stamina is a bit of a question mark for me. Dumars4Ever: B+ The numbers say that he's having a career year in several statistical categories--points and rebounds per game, plus a noticeably higher percentage on 3s (42% vs. 34-36% in each of the last 3 years). And we still get the occasional highlight reel block with him flying across the lane. Still, it seems like he disappears in some tough games where they need more production from him. Maybe that's not a totally fair assessment, but it's the impression I've gotten so far this season. Luke Slippywalker: B Like Rip, Tayshaun has stepped up every aspect of his game. He's rebounding, blocking, and scoring a slight tick above last year's stats. However, at some point, he has to move from Mr. Intangible to Mr. Tangible. Rasheed Wallace Overall grade: B- max: B- We all know what Sheed is capable off so there is no excuse to only be avg 12.6 PPG ( at the time I wrote this). I am still giving him an above passing grade considering the extra work he has had to do on the defensive end. Has stepped up his rebounding and has been turning it up offensively since Webber arrived. That technical foul count is starting to gather around him like a dark cloud making me wonder how many games he will miss to suspension. dba: B- Been a tough shooting year for Sheed, down across the board. But he has made a conscious effort to move inside (33% of FGA from 3 vs 41% last year) and his 35% shooting from there isn't bad (better than Kobe, Vince, & LBJ). His rebounding is up 1.5 a game and his combined steals and blocks (2.6 per game) far and away leads the team, as does his communication on both offense and defense. jammertime: B Will it be Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde? Sheed is our X factor. Like Tayshaun, when he's on (or when he wants to be on) he's unstoppable, but when he's off (or not into it) he hurts the entire team. Dumars4Ever: B Sheed started the season quite well, with 6 double-doubles in the first 12 games, but then he went 2 months before getting his next one. Lingering effects from the ankle injury in the playoffs last year seemed to be bothering him for a while, but he's looked better of late, particularly since CWebb came to town. He's done a pretty solid job stepping up on the boards in Ben's absence, and he's actually taking fewer 3s per game than last year, though he's also taking fewer shots overall. If he can stay healthy, a motivated Sheed in the playoffs should be a handful for anyone the Pistons face. Luke Slippywalker: C++ Blame it on the bum wheel. Blame it on having to do the dirty every night. Sheed gets some pluses to his grade for his post Webber signing performances. But the Pistons needed Rasheed to play big and he ended up chucking 3's and bricking most of them. Still a great post player but not so as a help defense guy , he's been a early season disappointment. I am sure the full season grades will reflect a better overall game from the mercurial forward. Chris Webber Overall grade: B+ max: A Has done everything asked of him so far and more. A very pleasent surprise for me so far. I knew he would be better than Mohammed but did not think he would be making this kind of an impact. Makes all the other Pistons so much better with his passing and unselfish play. Could be the key to getting us back in the Finals. Still early but it looks like Dumars has done it again. dba: B Too few data points to be very sure, but CWebb has shined more often than not. When the offense flows through him the team moves to another level. When a big mobile center gets the ball against him it can get a little bit ugly. jammertime: B+ Could Webber be this year's Sheed trade? Solid FG% since joining the team. Webber gives the Pistons their Fab 5 back. Great passer. He doesn't get an A because he's as slow as Bill Davidson. Dumars4Ever: B+ The Pistons have mostly looked great since CWebb came to town, with his excellent passing and veteran craftiness around the basket giving up a much-needed jump-start to the starting five's offensive production. He's still slow and sometimes exploitable on D, as per the Bucks game against Bogut (I didn't see it, going by the game thread for that one) and the loss to the Spurs at the Palace. But this team is an ideal fit for Webber, and aside from a healthy Miami team, the Pistons with CWebb are the team to beat in the Eastern conference playoffs. Luke Slippywalker: B+ For a team sagging under the weight of its own complacency, C-Webb was a nice shot in the arm. His basketball IQ and scoring ability makes the Pistons what they were talking about in the offseason: a true 5 man offensive threat. However he lacks mobility and his defense is suspect. Nazr Mohammed Overall grade: C max: F Don't know what else to say. He was brought in to be the starting center. Not even asking for heavy mins, just start games and contribute for 20-30 mins. He has failed. Perhaps Dumars should have seen this comming bringing in this turnover prone - bad defensive/passing center. dba: C- Best FG% on the team, second best in points per FGA, outrebounds Sheed on an equal minutes basis, but would foul out of every game if he played 36 minutes and would lead the team in turnovers if he played Billups' minutes. Seems like a nice guy, but doesn't bring the skills needed to start and doesn't bring enough energy to make a difference off the bench. Seems like that would have been obvious before the $30 mil. jammertime: C I go back and forth on my feelings about Nazr. True he isn't very good, but is that really his fault? Most of the reasons I don't like him are out of his control. It wasn't his fault Ben left, it wasn't his fault that Joe replaced Ben with Stone Hands Mohammed and it wasn't his fault that he got a 5 year deal for being tall. Dumars4Ever: C Not much more than a 20-minute per game stopgap in a center-by-committee scheme, Nazr has fallen completely out of the rotation since CWebb came to town. He's an occasionally decent finisher around the rim and an OK shot-blocker, but his questionable hands and inability to stay out of foul trouble make it hard to keep him on the floor even when there isn't a better option around. Not that there was ever a chance that he would be any sort of real replacement for Ben, but he hasn't been that good a fit in Detroit, and he might be gone by the end of next week. Luke Slippywalker: C I never saw how bad Nazr was but I heard about it nightly. He lost his starting job then lost about all his minutes. Nazr is a very good opportunistic scorer on a team that does not create those opportunities. On defense he's displayed the same traits that got him benched in San Antonio. However, he's proven that he is still a pro and is ready to go when called on. We paid a veterans price tag for a work in progress. If we intend to keep him, he needs to be developed like the rest of the bench so he can contribute when the chips are down. Antonio McDyess Overall grade: B- max: B- He saved his job recently when he finally decided to play decently. As much as he gets overlooked sometimes he is still an important key for the Pistons in the post-season. dba: C- The notorious slow start reached near legendary length this year – only in the past month have we started to see a real contribution from Dice off the bench, leading to lights out shooting lately (17 for 23 in the last three games as of 02/11). He is rebounding well, particularly on the offensive end, but 40 is way too many turnovers and 3.1 is way too many fouls for 20 MPG – together the turns and fouls yield on average more than five opponent points per game. I hope the good streak continues, but we're grading the first 41. jammertime: C- OK, I get that McNice is a slow starter, but this season was a bit much. If he wants a ring so bad, he'll need to bring more. He's starting to come around now. Dumars4Ever: B Dice had his usual slow start this season, but his scoring average has increased in each month, according to a stat that was shown on TV the other night. He's been dealing with some more nagging injuries, some back and rib problems, but while his scoring is down overall from previous seasons, his rebounding has still been pretty solid. As usual, staying healthy is probably the biggest issue for him. Luke Slippywalker: B If the grades reflected the last 3 weeks, he'd get an A but 'Dyess has struggled early with his shot. Still has problems moving his feet on defense and relies on reaching. Apparently this is the same thing as last year. Carlos Delfino Overall grade: B- max: B- His game has been comming around. Still, with his talent we should not be looking around for a 3rd anything anymore. Off to a good start this season for him but he could be doing so much more. dba: B At 16 MPG, he is getting the chance to play (20 would be better, but…). His FG shooting is about the same as last year, but he's better from 3 and a lot better from the FT line. More comfort from more minutes could bring that up some, but it seems clear he will never be a scorer. However, he outrebounds Prince and Hamilton on a equal minutes basis (by a lot), passes the ball well, and has only five fewer steals than Prince in 906 fewer minutes. He needs the right role, but has played well. jammertime: B- I like what Delfino brings and it looks like Flip is finally starting to not hate him as much. He's a solid rebounder and energy guy off the bench. If he can get his shot to drop consistently and continue to gain confidence, he could be our 6th man in a year or two. Dumars4Ever: B In the first season that he's been in the regular rotation, Delfino has been pretty consistent in bringing various intangibles off the bench, usually a mix of some defensive plays, deflections, hustling for loose balls, etc. His poor shooting is frustrating: he has a good pure stroke, but as Roscoe often points out, his percentage is still bad because his mechanics break down way too easily. Still, I think he's earned a decent grade for using his athleticism to provide those intangibles in the 16 minutes per game that he's been getting. Luke Slippywalker: C+ Great rebounding. Very good defense. Terrible shooting. Right now he's hitting some of those shots so I'd give his recent performance a B but you can't ignore all those 1-6 shooting nights. He does do a lot of intangibles like move the ball, move without the ball and put pressure on the wing but off the bench we need him to hit shots. Flip Murray Overall grade: D max: F Failed in his mission to be the 3rd guard. I can't believe Hammond once referred to him as the new Vinnie Johnson. Perhaps they put him in a position to fail by asking him to play smart and avoid the TO's. Just not in his game. dba: D Talk about never getting into the groove. Flip hasn't shot more poorly in years and is down across nearly all categories. He never seemed to figure out the offense or how to run it, but at least didn't turn the ball over. Whatever was supposed to happen hasn't. jammertime: C- I had much higher hopes for Flip Jr. but he just sucks. Flip is a SG all the way. There's nothing PG about him. Larry Brown would be rolling over in his grave if he were dead. He avoids a D because he's still fairly young and his contract is short and cheap. Dumars4Ever: D HQ's bete noire got a chance as the main backup combo guard earlier in the season, and he got to start when Chauncey was injured, but he finally ended up playing himself out of the rotation. His occasional penetrating ability and quick hands are unfortunately not enough compensation for his ugly jumper, poor basketball IQ, and crappy defense. His best contribution to the Pistons might end up being his reaction to the MLE contract offer that Joe unwisely presented to him this past off-season, which he even less wisely passed on before eventually having to sign for a lot less than that. Luke Slippywalker: D Inconsistent as a bench guy behind Billups, he got an opportunity to do his thing when Billups went down and proved that he's not the guy to run Saunder's offense. His tendency to work for his own shot put him in the doghouse with the fans and the coaching staff. His defense wasn't much better. In fact, it was worse. Jason Maxiell Overall grade: B- max: B- I like the season he has been having so far. Still lots of room for improvement. Hard to understand how he can dominate the glass one game and come out the next like he does not have a clue. Still need a lot more PT to find his game. Mark this guy down as a keeper. dba: B At least to an extent the Brahma has been turned loose and rims around the league are cowering. JMax has played within himself and shown a nice maturity on the court, on both the offensive and defensive ends. He is developing a decent shooting touch for those rare times when he isn't shaking the building. He has also been a terror on the offensive boards (JMax and Delfino account for 14% of the Piston's offensive boards – JMax 8% in 4% of team minutes). He can also disappear however. jammertime: B- When the guy is in the same arena as the basket he's looking to slam. His rebounding leaves a bit to be desired, but did I mention that the kid attacks the rim as if it killed his momma? Dumars4Ever: B- Everyone's favorite power dunker brought some great production and terrific energy when he first got some minutes off the bench, but his sub-par rebounding and inconsistent production have cost him more minutes of late. I hope he can get back in the rotation at some point this season, but it seems like he has a ways to go in terms of being crafty enough to be a consistent contributor. Luke Slippywalker: B Maxiell turned Seattle on its ear and made them tap out then got planted on the bench while Flip tries to find minutes to play the guy. He brings energy and thunder dunks but where is the rebounding? The one time black hole has learned to pass albeit reluctantly. Lindsey Hunter Overall grade: C max: Incomplete Due to injury dba: C- Sitting out 19 games probably hasn't helped the 36 year old Hunter get into the flow. Pressed into service as the back-up PG, Lenz is shooting better than Flip from two, but worse from 3. (Other than that Flip has better numbers across the board.) Hunter still brings disruptive defensive energy in short stints, but the days when he can be productive running a team for 13 MPG seem to be gone. jammertime: C I was tempted to give him an incomplete for missing so many games, but it probably didn't make much of a difference on his stats. He is what he is, an old, situational defensive specialist that should never touch the ball on offence. This team needs a true backup PG so Hunter can stop pretending to be one. That's not a shot at Hunter, I actually really like him. But like Murray, he's playing out of position and over his head Dumars4Ever: C You gotta love his hustle and effort, and he can still make some noise on D, but man is he a liability on offense. Let's remember that he has (I think, I remember hearing this in the last couple of seasons) the lowest FG% in playoff history of anyone who's ever played in the NBA (31% for his career). The offense grinds to a halt with him at the point. It seems like he can still contribute OK if someone else is handling the ball; maybe the bench could be more effective on O with Delfino playing point forward. I'll always love Lindsey for his effort and for being such a likeable guy, someone you can really enjoy rooting for, but I don't think he's been that much of an asset on the court since winning a ring with the Pistons in '04. Luke Slippywalker: C Hasn't been as effective on defense as last year and has been a lot worse on offense. He's still an important piece but for God's sake, get the ball out of his hands. Dale Davis Overall grade: B- max: C+ Had some good games there for a while when it was looking like he would be a factor this season. Still can't knock him too much. Never complains and gives us much needed depth up front. Better not let him get too rusty as Flip may be calling on him in the post-season. dba: Incomplete Looked good a time or two, and not all those were in a suit. Maybe he can still contribute for more than a couple of minutes at a time, maybe not, maybe we'll never know. jammertime: B I like what Davis brings to the table; toughness, shot blocking and rebounding. He just doesn't get a chance to bring it very often. Dumars4Ever: B The Big Tazer has done a pretty good job hitting the boards and thugging it up when he's gotten some PT, although he's been on the bench for a while now. One thing he needs to stop doing when he gets in there is shooting jumpers from around the foul line, which he ALWAYS misses--there's a reason other teams leave him open from there. From what we've seen of him this year, it looks like he can still be helpful against Shaq in the playoffs. And you gotta love that play where he threw Nenad (I think) to the ground against New Jersey without getting called for anything, which Roscoe claimed to have rewound and watched at least 5 times on the game tape. Luke Slippywalker: B- When he plays, he gets the job done. Defensive presence. Rebounding. I wish he would play more but we have too many bodies in the frontcourt. Will Blalock Overall grade: C max: C Not too impressed but he still is potentially in the mix at some point in the future. Held his own somewhat against other NBA points when given the chance. I really do not expect to see Blaylock get more serious PT this year. dba: C- Pressed into service before he was ready, Blalock played like a late second round pick. But, he did manage to provide the same number of assists per game as Hunter in similar minutes. He doesn't seem to me to have the quickness someone his size must have to stay in the league. jammertime: Incomplete Blalock did get some burn when CB was out, but I didn't get to see any of those games, so it's an Incomplete from me. Why isn't he in the D League again? Dumars4Ever: C Will showed some decent handles when he got a chance to play earlier this season, but he had no jump shot at all, and very little ability to finish in the lane. I hope he can at least stay in the league, but I don't know if it's going to be here. He'll be expendable if the Pistons draft a PG this off-season, which I'm guessing they probably will do. Luke Slippywalker: C- Got an extended look while Billups and Hunter were out but proved that he needs time in the D-league. Pushes the ball well. Passing is ok. Scoring is not at NBA level at all. Could be a good backup in the future but right now is merely an asset for the future. Ronald Dupree Overall grade: B- max: B- Could give him an Incomplete Isn't this what most of us expected? He was brought in for depth only as an insurance policy. And thats what he has been doing so far. dba: Incomplete Probably plays hard in practice and always sits at the end of the bench without complaining. And wouldn't hurt all that much if an injury forced him to play some. jammertime: Incomplete SuperDNP is a nice dresser. Dumars4Ever: C (I guess? What can you grade this guy for?) What, you gonna hate on the wardrobe? This man knows how to dress when he's on the bench! Which is, well, every single game... On a serious note, there was a brief period where Flip was putting Dupree in the game as a defensive sub in the final seconds of some quarters, and even the final seconds of some close games, but that seems to have been a brief thing that didn't last very long. Luke Slippywalker: B Who else can sit at the end of the bench so well. Amir Johnson Overall grade: Incomplete max: Incomplete Has not played yet when the game has mattered. dba: Incomplete Either the next big thing or out of the league in two years, but most likely somewhere in between. He's shooting 100% from the field and would average 31 boards a game projected up to Wallace's minutes. Seems like a nice kid even if his height seems to vary by inches a week. jammertime: Incomplete Incomplete because he hasn't played and also because other team's scouts may be reading this… Dumars4Ever: Incomplete He still never plays, but apparently he looked good in his brief D-League stint. Luke Slippywalker: A I haven't seen anything bad from him. In fact, I haven't really seen him at all. Flip Saunders Overall grade: B- max: B Been doing a good job juggling things with all the changes. I like his evolving zone/man-man D mix. Pistons have been playing great lately and it will only matter in the end. I do still have hopes for this year. dba: B- 24 and 17 after 41 games, 6 and 1 since doesn't seem too shabby for a team losing the four time DPOY. The starters still play too many minutes, but the bench is getting some development, and I'm not sure even the algebra of Solomon would break up the six big men / 96 big man minutes per game logjam. Everybody can't play. I have to call the zone an unqualified success and the offense ain't shabby either. jammertime: B- Their record isn't bad, but I still don't like Flip as a coach. The only way I even notice Flip at the games is because of his neck tick. No in-game adjustments, no control over his players, horrible use of timeouts, atrocious rotations/bench usage and he has a big ugly nose. Dumars4Ever:B- In terms of the rotation, Flip has made a couple of adjustments for guys who didn't play much in previous seasons--Delfino is consistently in the rotation now, and JMax has at least gotten a chance. Nazr and Flip Jr. are completely out, after being in it for several months, and there's still the question of whether Dale will play at any point before meeting Shaq in the playoffs. There might be some more adjustments if Joe can move one or both of those guys in the next week. As far as the starters' minutes go, Rip, Tay, and Chauncey are averaging 1-2 more minutes per game than last year, but Sheed is averaging 1 minute less, so that's sort of a wash. Overall, I think Flip has done an OK job with the rotation, although the team's effort has been inconsistent. This starting lineup has a pretty good chance to succeed with his system, and they've mostly played very well since CWebb came to town. But we know that it's all about the playoffs, and until we see this team play up to its potential and at least reach the finals, the coach can't get higher marks than this. Luke Slippywalker: C+ I get the impression that the plays aren't run to empower the players, the players play to empower the playbook. We don't play guys to shake things up or exploit mismatches, we play guys to make the system work. Its all about the system. The offense is not as efficient as it was last season but its effective enough. The team has shown a variety of attacks and the bench is getting some burn. The defense can shut down Wade and Lebron. Rather it can discourage either from getting to the basket. I want him to stop yapping about playing time and just get on with it.


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About a year ago I traded a Romy kit for one of these. That's when kits missing cleaning rods were $69.00. If someone would like to trade me a Romanian kit..........I have two Century castings available. Heh....Heh
Also be aware, The Century blanks are in various stages of completion. In other words they are not all the same. Some are quite a bit more complete than others.If you buy one..........Ask for a picture first.
also all century receivers are 70% not 80% and they are all the same Tapco sold a 40% unmarked receiver these are much more difficult
been there and done that
that is out standing. I have wondeard if it can/could be done. you have showed it can be. from the photo the charging handel is not cut how do you plan to do that? muttman
well for now I am just planning on tapping the rat tail rivet and putting handle on it ( no cover) or I will cut the charging handle on later
if I do I will drill ( drill press ) down the length and with a worn down cutting wheel from a dremel cut the track for the charger its just not on my priorty list, sort of like cutting the rails for a 1911 45 or a sig P-228/229
Sprat, Did you ever heat treat your receiver?
no I have not heat treated the reciever yet,
I recieved a e-mail from a fellow builder who did his own quoting him
he heated at 600-700 degree's for 2 1/2 hours and dropped it into oil and then cooked it again then put in brake fluid
another e-mail from a different guy I received said that his casting came with a tag from century stating it was heat treated already
I have only fired my receiver with reduced reloads oh about 50 rounds by now and no noticible affects. I don't know about HOT mg loads or military fodder
one thing though I have not seen pictures of other home built receivers except for mine so caution is the word. there are few true BUILDERS
there are some over at fal files. muttman


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Awwww... thanks for all the inspiration guys!
Snowolf - I am hard on myself when it comes to sports, funny how you picked up on that! lol Always have been - comes from having a competitive family I guess you could say. I am more worried about picking up a bad habit and then taking twice as long to unlearn it - that's why I post so much for feedback.
But I really could tell some changes when leaning into the turns and could feel when I was doing it correctly as it seemed effortless as you said. And when I wasn't doing it correctly I could tell. It is hit and miss which I know will come with practice. Now that I know what to do and hopefully sometime soon will have some decent conditions to practice on - that would REALLY help! lol
I know in certain instances I may need to skid around errant skiers, etc. or rudder the board to avoid someone falling in front of me, etc. and all these different ways I have learned will help me in certain circumstances which is good to know. But over all, I really could tell how easy it was to go down the hill just leaning and being on edge - so hopefully in a month it may all come together. (crossing fingers)
Thanks for all the help and looking forward to just fine tuning and getting time behind the wheel now!
Wow! Don't be discouraged!
Seriously, you ride better than most twenty-somethings my age who have been going snowboarding for years haha.
Keep it up! For inspiration, I met an old man earlier this year(86 years old) who said he picked up snowboarding in his 70's. He didn't go fast for safety's sake, but his form was great and I was thoroughly impressed by him. Told me at his age you just gotta take it slow and steady... and most of all be patient with yourself and it'll eventually sink in.
|You are an inspiration Vicki! Riding at 50... nay... learning at 50 to ride! Sweet. Leaps and bounds better from when you first posted here.
Vicki, you're my hero! I love that you're documenting all of this. And Snowolf - your critques are not only helping Vicki, but they're helping me as well. I'm making mental notes every time and taking them to the slopes, so thank you to both of you!
Ice/elevate that knee and get better so you can keep being awesome inspiration.
Keep it up, V! Really impressive transformation. I've been following your updates since last year and I'm incredibly impressed with your progression.
At this point in the game, I don't think you need to stress about learning anymore. You've got the basics down. The rest will come in time. Just keep riding and pushing yourself.
I'm showing your videos to my wife. I'm hoping to inspire her to take it up a notch.
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hi vicky! i've been following this forum for about a year (that's when i started snowboarding, aged 44, with no previous experience of skiing, skateboarding etc). snowprofofessors and snowolfs videos have been a great help. but so have yours! it's been a pleasure to get to watch you learn and progress. snowolfs comments on your videos have also been helpful, i'm starting to be able to analyse riding, at least a little bit. (for example, from my last video i realised, that i'm looking down while riding! next time went much better, when i remembered this.)
from what i'm seeing, you are making huge progress! keep up the good work and keep inspiring us :-) and hope your knee feels better!
|@firstx1017, I've lurked on this forum for about year and always loved seeing your progress. You look great out there! It's very inspiring to the rest of us newbies! And yes, take care of that knee!
|Hi Vicky, I know you posted the videos for Snowolf, but I have seen your last two and also noticed a huge improvement. You are much more fluid in your movements and are definitely going a lot faster. You are doing awesome! Don't beat yourself up and have fun out there. Hope your knee feels better soon.
snowolf - skidded to scarves - update
Okay update for yesterday. My right knee was still really sore and painful after last weekend and I could only get a few runs in yesterday. The conditions were crappy - light layer of snow on top of ice so no way to really dig in due to the ice. Yesterday I was to work on trying to not skid my turns but try crossover turns to start to scarve according to your reply to my video from last weekend and to tilt my board and try to flex my ankles. Well... only about 2 times was I able to really turn on my heelside correctly and not skid and try to go across the fall line and I really felt like I was flexing my ankles and tilting the board - but of course on the video it doesn't look any different from last week. I also was trying to start my turns with my edge so that the board would track across the fall line - but of course, wasn't able to do that either. My heelside a few times I was able to almost have no skid in my turn, but when I go to my toeside I am still just slidding down the run. After just a few hours my right knee was in so much pain I had to stop. I was too sore to even go today. It usually takes me about a month to actually succeed at trying something new, so I will keep trying, but boy, this is not easy at my age...... I'm not giving up..... yet.....
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|I have a all black shepherd he barks at people sometimes people dont want to pet him cause he barks but as soon as you put your hand out he is fine and happy .. same thing with dogs usually if the other dog barks first he starts barking so people dnt wanna bring there dogs up to mine but as soon as they meet my dog is fine he stops barking and acts nice
He's doing a lot better with the barking, but he still went nuts at one of my neighbors on our walk last night. I'm going to keep working on it. /
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There were a couple of people who were mildly afraid of my pup that early, but for the most part everyone showed him a lot of love wherever we went.
30-40lbs later, not so much, but he does get the occasional stranger who will see him and run over to baby him, but they're also fellow dog owners.
I'm guessing they're afraid because he's barking a lot. Not sure what to say about that, other than hopefully he'll grow out of it soon. He's a cute puppy, congrats!
Edit: Just saw your post about him not barking at people anymore, that's awesome. He's coming along great then. Good on you for socializing him as much as you are!
So I took Midnight over to the sports fields by my house and then down to the waterway where there are a lot of restaurants and shops. At the sports field he barked at the first lady, but she was really understanding and complimented him on guarding me, introduced herself to him and he calmed down. He didn't bark at anyone else!!! He wasn't completely comfortable with the waterway, but he did get gushed over a lot. Today I took him with me to go pick up a friend who was dropping off a Uhaul. The people working there came out to look at him and no barking! He even let them pet him, which he hadn't really let anyone do yesterday. I'm feeling a little more hopeful.
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What do I do about constant barking in his crate? He gets his favorite treats for going in, has his favorite toy, a nice cushion with a blanket. I don't get it. At night he still cries/barks for about 10 minutes before he settles down, but I crate him when I shower (he's a chewer) and he barks the entire time or he'll quiet down for about 20 minutes, then start barking again. I'm in a house so he's not bugging the neighbors, but he just doesn't seem to be warming up to his crate at all.
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Sorry I didn't go into tremendous detail but I'm guessing you puppy is quite normal and it sounds like you are the right path but are in need of some help and advice. Good luck and keep asking questions - that's why us "old timers" are here!
|Just ignore the barking in the crate, unless you think he needs to go to the bathroom. You said he quiets down after 10 minutes... eventually he'll realize that his tantrums won't get him out of his crate, and he'll go in peacefully. Ava was an absolute NIGHTMARE for the first week we tried crate-training her, but eventually she got the hang of it, and by about 2 weeks she was finally sleeping through the night and going in willingly. It just takes patience... and maybe some earplugs.
My pup goes willingly into his crate now, but he still barks if left in there when someone is home. I must admit, we only put him in there when we are leaving the house because he sounds so pitiful! We let him sleep on our bed for the first two weeks we had him and then transferred him to a dog bed on the floor of our bedroom, which he loves. He and my geriatric shepherd mix sleep next to each other, and our other two sleep in the study across the hall.
Because Jaeger is so smart, it hasn't been a big issue. I don't need to kennel him to get a break from him because he behaves so well. I work at home and the dogs and cats just hang out with me while I work. It would be a much bigger issue if I had to crate him for eight hours a day while I was gone.
What do I do about constant barking in his crate? He gets his favorite treats for going in, has his favorite toy, a nice cushion with a blanket. I don't get it. At night he still cries/barks for about 10 minutes before he settles down, but I crate him when I shower (he's a chewer) and he barks the entire time or he'll quiet down for about 20 minutes, then start barking again. I'm in a house so he's not bugging the neighbors, but he just doesn't seem to be warming up to his crate at all.
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People use to ask me if mine was mixed with a Chow Chow as well when he was younger, so I asked around on these forums, and from people's opinion, he looked pure breed. His coat appears to be shorter than most GSD that I've seen, but we'll see how he is once he's fully grown. When I was at the dog park (Yes, he has all his shots), everyone believed he was pure bred, so I no longer worry about it.
I didn't ask for his parent's papers, and I no longer have contact with his breeder, but I was told his dad was from the European Working liken, and his mom AKC.
Here he is at 7 Weeks:
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|After the 3rd set of shots he should be OK for classes. I'd get him out as much as possible and get him over it. My guy didn't start this. The only time he barks is if he's alerting on something... a strange sound at night that's scared me or strangers being loud and rowdy at night. Other than that, he doesn't bark at people at all. I wouldn't want that to progress... it's something I'd want to stop right away.
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I answered my own question a few minutes ago. I found on Kahr's web site how to ID a new or old style slide. Mine is the new type with a small dimple on the left rear corner of the removed slide.
A photo is shown on the Kahr site. Night sights here we come.


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Meningitis & Teens
I was recently involved in the care of a 17 year-old boy in our practice who had meningococcal meningitis. Meningococcal meningitis is a rare bacterial infection, but meningococcal disease continues to cause 75-125 deaths/year in the U.S. Meningococcal meningitis often begins with non-specific symptoms like a viral type illness. That means fever, body aches, vomiting, and headache. But over a fairly short period of time these symptoms worsen and a stiff neck will often occur.
The patient in our practice also became very lethargic, developed a skin rash and did not seem to respond to his parents when they were asking him questions. He definitely became sicker fairly quickly and it was quite noticeable to his parents.
When he was seen in the ER he was immediately thought to have meningitis and had a spinal tap which confirmed this. He was also having problems with maintaining his blood pressure and appeared critically ill. He was admitted to the ICU and started on antibiotics as well as extensive supportive care.
The best news is that he is doing well! He is a very lucky kid as there are often deaths reported due to meningococcal infections. Most patients who have meningococcal disease have some after effects including seizures, hearing loss or other neurological damage. It is a BAD disease.
The point of this story is to remind parents that their adolescent children need to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease, beginning at age 11 and with a booster dose at age 16 years. The vaccine only covers certain different types of this bacterial infection, and these are called serotypes. The vaccine covers serotypes A, C, W and Y. Currently the most common serotypes causing disease in adolescents in the U.S. are C and Y, while other parts of the world have disease due other serotypes. In this young mans case, his illness was due to serotype B disease which unfortunately is not covered by a vaccine.
So, while you are seeing your pediatrician for check ups this summer, make sure that they received the meningococcal vaccine. This case served as a great reminder. Fortunately, his was an isolated case as we watched for any other illness in our community. The incubation period after exposure is 2-10 days.


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Oregon Focus
These resources focus on legends, people, and symbols that have helped to make Oregon unique. They are adapted from "Learning About Oregon Symbols, Legends, and Facts," written by Marvin L. and Marjorie A. Covey in 1973 and produced by the Oregon Board of Education (view book). While designed for younger students, they offer great information for all ages.
Native American Legends
Bridge of the Gods
Crater Lake
Willamette Falls
People to Know
Bush, George Washington - Black pioneer
Clark, William - Explorer
Douglas, David - Botanist
Duniway, Abigail Scott - Women's rights leader
Joseph, Chief, the Elder and the Younger - Native American leaders
Lee, Jason - Missionary
Lewis, Meriwether - Explorer
McLoughlin, John - Father of Oregon
Sacagawea - Native American explorer
Selected State Symbols
Animal - Beaver
Bird - Western Meadowlark
Fish - Chinook Salmon
Flag - Proudly it flies
Flower - Oregon Grape
Motto - She flies with her own wings
Rock - Thunder-egg
Seal - Oregon's signature
Song - "Oregon, My Oregon"
Tree - Douglas-fir
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Although I had a late start to our season because work kept me out till the 5th day I did have a good week of hunting on my time off. Now I am done with another week at work and headed home in a few minutes to start another week at home chasing ducks.
Pics from my first 4 days hunting this season I ended last week with 28 ducks and I'm hoping for another week just like it
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Despite Fox's Claim, North Carolinians Do Not Support Controversial Voter ID Law
Fox News reported on the new North Carolina voting restrictions signed into law by Governor Pat McCrory, but misrepresented how North Carolinians actually feel about the legislation while dismissing critics' charges of racial bias in the law.
On August 12, Gov. McCrory signed [1] into law a controversial bill that "overhauls the state's election laws" by requiring government-issued photo ID's, reducing the early voting period by one week and ending same day registration.
On Happening Now, Rick Leventhal reported that the governor's signing the bill into law was a move supported by "an overwhelming majority" of North Carolina residents. Though the voter ID provision on its own enjoys majority support in the state, the law as a whole does not. According to Public Policy Polling [2], only 39% of voters in North Carolina support the bill, while 50% are opposed. Additionally, 59% oppose reducing the early voting period by a week, and 68% are opposed to eliminating straight-ticket voting.
Fox News also reported that the law shortens the early voting period from 17 to 10 days but failed to mention how this provision would reduce voter fraud. Critics say the shortened early voting period would reduce minority turnout and make voting more difficult in North Carolina. CBS News [3] reported that in 2012, Democrats cast 47% of early votes, while Republicans cast 32%. Additionally, 70 percent of blacks in North Carolina voted early in 2012. Critics [4] of the law draw similarities to voting laws in Florida, where Governor Rick Scott cut the early voting period from 14 days to eight. A study by the Orlando Sentinel [5] found that at least 201,000 Floridians were deterred from voting because of hours-long lines at polling stations.
According to ABC News [6], the law contains less stringent requirements for absentee voters: as long as they are registered, absentee voters need not show a photo ID during the voting process. As reported by The Atlantic Wire, [7] whites cast 86.4 percent of absentee ballots, while blacks cast only 8.7 percent.
Rev. William Barber, President of the North Carolina NAACP has said [8] the law "is trampling on the blood, sweat and tears of the martyrs - black and white - who fought for voting rights in this country."
Since 2004, only two cases [3] of alleged voter impersonation fraud have been referred by the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
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