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ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by U.S. Small Business Administration:
Businesses of all sizes can apply for up to $2 million to repair/replace damaged or destroyed real estate, inventory, machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, leasehold improvements and other business assets. For small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquacultural, and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes, the SBA offers Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) to help meet working capital needs caused by the disaster. EIDL assistance is available regardless of whether the business suffered any physical property damage.
DEADLINES: Physical property damage December 31, 2012 and for financial losses July 31, 2013.
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Apple said Tuesday that it is "experiencing amazing demand" for the iPad 2 in the U.S., and will move forward with plans to release the tablet in 25 additional countries on Friday, March 25.
Similar to the U.S. launch, the iPad 2 will go on sale abroad at 5pm local time, and will be available online at 1am.
"While competitors are still struggling to catch up with our first iPad, we've changed the game again with iPad 2," Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO, said in a statement. "We're experiencing amazing demand for iPad 2 in the U.S., and customers around the world have told us they can't wait to get their hands on it. We appreciate everyone's patience and we are working hard to build enough iPads for everyone."
In total, the iPad 2 will be available in 25 additional countries on Friday, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.
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Growth Milestones Achieved and 2013 Agenda set by CEO to EMPO Shareholders
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LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Empowered Products, Inc. (EMPO). Over the last few business quarters, Empowered Products has achieved a number of significant milestones, which I believe will set the stage for a very exciting and rewarding 2013 for EMPO shareholders. In early-February, we commenced shipments to Walgreens for five of our Gun-Oil sexual lubricants. In October, we received our first purchase order for PINK and Gun-Oil from Target.com, a division of the Target Corporation.
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International Partners California & Caja Popular Mexicana Meet
October 22, 2004
A delegation from California representing the League and nine credit unions visited Mexico's largest and progressive credit union, Caja Popular Mexicana (CPM). Altura CU CEO Mark Hawkins, Board Member Cathy Nava, and Board Member Ofelia Valdez-Yeagar; Arrowhead CU Board Chairman Marie Alonzo; Alex Alonzo, and VP Branch Manager Joe Hernandez; Family FCU Assistant Manager Lourdes Ramirez; Food Processors CU Community Development Director Sandell McLaughlin; Mission Area FCU CEO Salvador Duran; Pasadena FCU CEO Shruti Miyashiro; Water & Power Community CU CEO Carl Stewart; Wescom CU CEO Darren Williams, and VP of Business and Government Affairs Yesceni Ramirez; and Xerox FCU CEO Bill Cheney attended the meeting, held on October 13 and 14, in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico with League Manager of International Relations Letty Cordon-Hernandez
The purpose of the trip was to visit CPM's central office and its branches, share ideas and discuss the following topics of interest: how to better reach out to the Hispanic community; the International Remittance Network (IRnet); marketing products and services to the Hispanic community; internships—opportunities for California credit unions to host CPM employees as well as employees of California credit unions to spend time with CPM; and ATM networks and shared branching. Another purpose for the visit was to globally strengthen credit union relationships.
During their visit, the California group met with CPM CEO Ramón Imperial Zuniga; COO Cirilo Rivera Rivera; CFO David Torres Ramírez; Regional Manager Fermín Olalde Balderas; Director of Administrative Services Alfonso Garcia Moreno; Director of IT Rene Vasquez; Marketing Manager Lorena Susana Mendoza; and WOCCU Project Director Mario Galaragga. They also toured CPM's central office and its downtown, San Juan de Dios, and Guanajuato branches. CPM has 328 branches throughout 22 states. The delegation also had the opportunity to visit the historic colonial town of Guanajuato and the World Council of Credit Unions' Mexico office.
Thank you on behalf of the California Credit Union League; World Council of Credit Unions; and Caja Popular Mexicana to all the credit union executives who participated in the California delegation visit to CPM in Mexico and for making this visit a successful one. The mission of globally strengthening the credit union movement could not be fulfilled without the support of credit unions like yours. Your participation supports the credit union philosophy of "People Helping People".
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Q: How can I motivate my two lazy teenagers? They won't help me around the house. As a single mom, I don't have the energy to make them get to work. Is there a way to break this negative pattern?
Jim: Being a single parent is tough. (My own mom would have attested to this!) Especially when the kids are being uncooperative. Unfortunately, even though you're exhausted, you need to establish clear rules and guidelines for your teens -- and then be prepared to enforce them.
You might start by employing what psychologists call "Premack's principle," which states that preferred behaviors can be used to reinforce unpreferred behaviors. For example, explain to your kids that leisure activities (TV, Xbox, going out with friends, etc.) will be off-limits until homework and household chores are completed. Sit down with them before implementing this system, and explain your love for them and your desire for them to learn responsibility. Let them know that, as members of the household, they need to contribute to the overall functionality of your home.
Once you've established these rules, it's imperative that you follow through. Stick with it, even when you don't feel like being tough. Don't allow yourself to get sucked into arguments about the finer points of the new standards. To avoid this, we'd suggest that you put everything in writing. Draw up a contract that clearly spells out both the rules and the rewards. Each of you should sign your names to the contract and post it on the refrigerator.
If you stick to the plan faithfully for a few weeks, you should start to see some positive changes in your teenagers' behavior.
Q: How can I keep marriage a priority when it takes everything I've got to keep the household running? Being a stay-at-home mom of small children isn't easy, but I don't want to neglect my husband.
Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President of Family Ministries: There are many women who can relate to your frustrations. For all its joys, keeping up with young kids can be a daunting challenge, too. No one could fault you for being physically and emotionally spent by the time your husband arrives home at the end of the day.
Nevertheless, as you know, your marriage is vitally important. It's the foundation on which your children's welfare depends. Here are a few suggestions for keeping romance alive in spite of the stresses of parenthood:
When your husband comes home from work, let him know that you're happy to see him. Don't greet him with a laundry list of complaints or "honey-do's" before he's crossed the threshold. Demonstrate your love with a heartfelt embrace. Don't allow the kids or the family dog to be the most excited ones to see him.
Give him a few moments to unwind if possible. And even when you're exhausted, make an effort to show interest in his world. Do you know what's happening at his workplace? He'll feel affirmed if you're as interested in his day's events as you would like him to be in yours.
Also, schedule some uninterrupted "couple time." Take the initiative to clear a night, arrange childcare and make some plans. You don't have to wait for your husband to get the ball rolling. Regular "date nights" are critical.
Finally, remember that men are affirmed by a positive sexual response from their wives, just as women are by thoughtful gestures from their husbands. Your husband will feel loved and honored when you initiate sex, especially if he realizes that you've had to plan carefully for intimate time with him at the end of a busy, tiring day.
Jim Daly is a husband and father, an author, and president of Focus on the Family and host of the Focus on the Family radio program. Catch up with him at www.jimdalyblog.com or at www.facebook.com/DalyFocus.
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Laps 4 Labs
To get a wireless computer lab up and running, Balls Creek Elementary students are doing some running of their own.
Students, faculty and volunteers raced around the school track Monday to raise money for a new computer lab in the school.
The project, called Laps 4 Labs, is designed to involve students in the computer lab fundraising process, while keeping them physically fit at the same time.
Students and members of the school's Parent-Teacher Organization were asked to find area businesses willing to donate to the school's goal of $10,000.
PTO president Deanna Ramsey said the response was overwhelmingly positive.
"Most (businesses) we asked were more than willing to help," she said. "It was a very generous area."
Students were also asked to donate money, no matter how small a donation.
"Those dollars grow into $25 before you know it," Ramsey said.
The school tried other fundraising opportunities, such as gift catalogs, but Ramsey said they wanted to try something different. With catalog sales, schools receive only a portion of the profits. The Laps 4 Labs fundraiser, however, allows all donated money to stay within the school.
"Our main goal was to bring it together as a school," Ramsey said of the fundraiser. "We try to do things within schools so we don't have to send a lot of catalogs home."
Every grade level participated in Monday's Laps 4 Labs. Students walked or ran around the outside track and wore matching Laps 4 Labs T-shirts to increase excitement and unity during the fundraiser.
Students created T-shirt design ideas during art class. The final shirt design, a picture of an owl holding a computer screen with students racing around a track, featured the combination of two students' ideas.
"I think it's important to have a computer lab because later in life, you're going to need computers to do just about any job," said sixth-grader Catelyn Shadowens, as she walked Monday around the Balls Creek Elementary track.
The school raised more than $4,000 to purchase a computer lab, and Ramsey said the school will continue to raise money until the goal is reached.
"We really want to make sure kids are able to have the newest technology," she said. "Computers are changing every day."
Students also understand the importance of using technology in the classroom.
"If you're doing a project, you should have stuff to do research with," said Rebecca Goodwin, a sixth-grader. "Computers are something other than books that you can use to help you."
A wireless computer lab will also benefit students without access to computers or other technology at home.
"That's what our world is -- a technology world," Ramsey said. "If we don't have it (at the school), where are students going to get it?"


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Bill Kreutzmann & Friends to Play Hawaii's Homegrown Music Festival
Photo by Vernon Webb
Bill Kreutzmann and Friends featuring Steve Kimock, Reed Mathis of Tea Leaf Green and Dan Lebowitz of ALO will play the 12th annual Homegrown Music Festival at the Church of the Pacific on the north shore of the Island of Kaua'i, HI on December 15 and 16. The event will also feature performances by Lukas Nelson, NAHKO and Medicine for the People, Jeff Caldwell Band, Elijah and the Band of Light and more. Early bird general admission tickets are $50 and can be purchased here. Kids 15 and under can also come for free. While there will be no onsite camping, a special campsite five minutes away at Amini Beach Park.


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HOPEWELL — There's a chance that pop singer Ke$ha is checking you out right now.
"I do have a lot of time going from city to city where I can check my (social media direct messages)," said the singer of "Tik Tok" and "We R Who We R." "I totally Twitter stalk my fans — they do it to me, and I do it back. ... Fans are the most important part of my life, so it's how I connect to them."
The singer — well know for her catchy dance tracks and party anthems — will close out the 2013 summer concert series at Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC) on Sunday, Aug. 25.
During a phone interview from a tour stop in Charlotte, N.C., Ke$ha made one thing clear about her show at CMAC: There will be glitter.
"I have an entire semi-truck of glitter," Ke$ha said. "I cover myself with glitter, and cover all the people in the audience with glitter, but I also have a custom floor that is made with gold glitter flakes."
She estimated that her tour goes through thousands of dollars of glitter.
As for the rest of the show, there will be backup dancers and slower tunes, along with both debauchery and rowdiness, Ke$ha promised.
The singer may even explore the Canandaigua area before or after the show. When visiting other cities, she may go camping, or simply hit up some parties and nearby bars, Ke$ha said.
"At this exact venue I'm in now, almost to the date two years ago, we played here and that night I got my sister a stripper," she said of her recent stop in Charlotte. "We went to this metal bar that only served warm tequila and the stripper was carrying my sister around like a little baby, throwing her in the air and catching her. Now I'm probably going to go back to that metal bar tonight."
While Ke$ha discussed binging on booze — specifically whiskey and hot tequila — sneaking into frat parties, and witnessing her backup dancers venture down water slides naked, she also revealed a different side than her party persona. It turns out the woman behind songs "Sleazy" and "Blow" has a sweet side.
When two of her closest female friends wanted to get married about two years ago, the pop star took things into her own hands. She became an ordained minister, and was the one who helped the pair tie the knot. She added that she wouldn't rule out marrying a couple during a show.
"I wanted to get ordained so finally when this country accepts gay marriage and equality, I can go around marrying everybody," she said.
If you go
WHAT Ke$ha with opening acts Mike Posner and Semi Precious Weapons
WHEN 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25; Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center (CMAC), 3355 Marvin Sands Drive, Hopewell
TICKETS Range from $59.50 to $38.05 ($27.35 lawn) plus fees; available at Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com, plus the CMAC box office in the general parking lot (open at noon on show days)
Ke$ha's bringing the glitter to CMAC
HOPEWELL — There's a chance that pop singer Ke$ha is checking you out right now.


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The 10 Best Bar Soaps
Au revoir, shower gel. These top-rated bar soaps will have you making the switch
Readers couldn't resist the signature scent of this soap, and they agree it's a perfect way to treat yourself. One admits, "Yeah, it's quite pricey. But you get the great Chanel scent, and it lasts a long time. I keep it for special occasions." Another adds, "This has a great smell, nice quality, and leaves my skin smooth and healthy." One reviewer says, "I love the way this lathers. It's just so great! I have sensitive skin, but this bar is so gentle, and it doesn't dry me out."
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I love the Dove unscented sensitive skin. And I'll have to look into the Aveda rosemary mint for my husband, who loves rosemary.
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The Bliss Big Blue Bar looks interesting.
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i Haven't used a bar soap in soo long! I will for sure be trying some of these as soon as i run out of my body wash!
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I want to try the natural bar soaps those without chemicals.
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I only know Dove. I must try some of these other soaps. They all sound sooo good!!!!!
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ve heard about this soap. it's nice though but i love dove more.
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I LOVE L'Occitane !!!
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I want the Dr. Bonner's one, but I could never spend more than maybe $5 for bar soap, the Chanel one is crazy.
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Amazing finds! Definitely going to try the Bigelow one.
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Stephanie J. Block, Debra Messing, Chita Rivera Solve Broadway's Mystery of Edwin Drood on Opening Night
Patricia Clarkson, Victor Garber, and Debra Messing were among the stars on hand to cheer on the opening of Rupert Holmes' Tony Award-winning musical.
Roundabout Theatre Company's Studio 54 was transformed into London's Musical Hall Royale when Scott Ellis' revival of Rupert Holmes' The Mystery of Edwin Drood officially opened on Tuesday, November 13.
The Tony Award-winning musical, which first played on Broadway in 1985, follows a group of actors as they perform their version of Charles Dickens' legendarily unfinished novel The Mystery of Edwin Drood, using the audience to determine the nightly-changing ending.
The full company includes Stephanie J. Block (Edwin Drood), Will Chase (John Jasper), Gregg Edelman (Reverend Mr. Crisparkle), Jim Norton (Chairman) and Chita Rivera (Princess Puffer) with Andy Karl (Neville Landless), Jessie Mueller (Helena Landless), Betsy Wolfe (Rosa Bud), Nicholas Barasch (Deputy), Peter Benson (Bazzard), Robert Creighton (Durdles), Alison Cimmet, Nick Corley, Janine DiVita, Jenifer Foote, Justin Greer, Shannon Lewis, Spencer Plachy, Kiira Schmidt, Eric Sciotto, Jim Walton, and Cody Williams.
Guests at the performance included Sebastian Arcelus, Polly Bergen, Susan Blackwell, Mark Brokaw, Patricia Clarkson, Margaret Colin, Jim Dale, Tovah Feldshuh, Victor Garber, Christopher Innvar, Byron Jennings, Nathan Johnson, Simon Jones, Elaine Joyce, Marc Kudisch, Stephen Lang, Linda Lavin, Carolyn McCormick, Debra Messing, Debra Monk, Orfeh, Laura Osnes, Sherie Rene Scott, Neil Simon, and Julie White.
The creative team includes Warren Carlyle (choreographer), Paul Gemignani (musical director), Anna Louizos (sets), William Ivey Long (costumes), Brian Nason (lighting), and Tony Meola (sound).
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SARATOGA SPRINGS >> Xiaoqing Zhang has learned a great deal about American culture since immigrating to the U.S. from China more than 20 years ago.
On Wednesday, she shared information about her homeland during Saratoga Race Course Asian-American Day festivities, the fifth installment in the track's International Heritage Series.
While assimilating quite well in America, there's still one thing Zhang doesn't quite understand.
"I don't know how to pick a horse," she said, smiling.
Of course, lots other people don't either, but like Zhang, it doesn't stop them from having a good time. Activities were based at the Saratoga Pavilion where a colorful Oriental dragon and flags of different nations were on display. Also, several booths were set up offering a variety of Asian foods and information about Asian-American civic and non-profit groups.
Zhang, born in Chuzhou City near Nanjing, represents the Latham-based CCC Chinese School where fall classes will be starting soon.
"It's an opportunity for me to present my culture, history and language," she said.
Cinnia Huang, a native of Taiwan, did the same thing with a display of colorful handmade articles such as folding fans, hand towels, lipstick cases and miniature hand-held drums, the kind used in "The Karate Kid" movies.
"I came here in 1972 to get an education," said Huang, a naturalized U.S. citizen. "I collect Social Security already. Don't ask me how."
After earning her doctorate from the University of Connecticut, she had a lengthy career at the Wadsworth Center, the New York State Health Department's public health laboratory. At one point she worked on tests during the West Nile Virus outbreak.
In retirement, Huang stays busy with the Albany-based Taiwan American Association, which represents about 60 families throughout the Capital Region. Wednesday's visit to the track was also a treat.
"I like to see people get excited to win," she said. "It's a really fun atmosphere."
The Asian-American theme was evident throughout the grounds as the Chinese Art EDU Dance Team greeted guests and performed on the track apron, while Saratoga Kyokushin Mixed Martial Arts gave a Judo demonstration at the pavilion, followed by a presentation by Pai's Tai Kwon Do.
Previous events in the International Heritage Series paid tribute to Latino, Italian, Irish and African-American cultures. The series concludes next Wednesday with Saratoga Heritage Day, celebrating the history and culture of Saratoga Springs.


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A little drunk, but is this guy the coolest motherf*cker to ever walk the face of the earth or what?
Been on a huge Doors kick lately.
Always liked The Doors. If you haven't read it, get No One Gets Out Of Here Alive.
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My goal as a Wikitraveller is to channel other contributors' exuberance and knowledge to best meet our goals. With technology, community guidelines and policy, and day-to-day copyediting and re-structuring, I want to optimize the impact of Wikitravellers' efforts, and shorten the distance between editors and readers.
I have a todo list and some tools. I also have a workspace where I test out new articles and ideas. On a personal note, I have a wishlist of places I'd like to visit, and a friend-of-a-friend listing page.
Press and other people who don't bother adapting to local mores can contact me at [email protected] or at +1-514-554-EVAN.
You can also reach me on IRC as evanpro on freenode; I'm almost permanently in the Wikitravel:IRC channel. I'm also on AIM as Evan Wikitravel.
I've got a half-baked home page at http://evan.prodromou.name/ .
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Rob Chudzinski might get a third shot at coaching the Browns. Maybe this time as the head man.
A person familiar with the meeting says Chudzinski, Carolina's offensive coordinator the past two seasons, interviewed Wednesday with the Browns. Chudzinski had two previous stints as an assistant with Cleveland, the team he rooted for as a kid growing up in Toledo, Ohio.
Chudzinski is visiting the team's facility in Berea, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the teams are not confirming any interviews. Chudzinski's interview comes one day after the Browns met with another former assistant, Marc Trestman, currently coach of the CFL's Montreal Alouettes.
The Plain Dealer first reported Chudzinski's interview.
The 44-year-old Chudzinski has spent the past two seasons with the Panthers working with quarterback Cam Newton. Carolina finished fifth in total offense in 2011 and 12th last season under Chudzinski. He was Cleveland's tight ends coach in 2004, but was fired along with the rest of Butch Davis' staff. He returned to the club in 2007 as the offensive coordinator for Romeo Crennel.
Last year, Chudzinski interviewed for head coaching jobs with St. Louis, Jacksonville and Tampa Bay.
Chudzinski's connections with the Browns run deep.
He grew up pulling for Cleveland and was thrilled when his first NFL coaching job was on Davis' staff. After he left Cleveland the first time, he spent two seasons as San Diego's tight ends coach, working with perennial Pro Bowl standout Antonio Gates, before he was hired by Crennel in 2007.
That year, the Browns won 10 games — their most wins since 1999 — and had four players make the Pro Bowl. However, 2008 didn't go nearly as well as injuries and a six-game losing streak to close the season resulted in a 4-12 record and the firing of Crennel. Cleveland's offense sputtered in Chudzinski's second year.
He went back to the Chargers for two more seasons before he was hired in Carolina.
FOX Sports reported the team will interview Cincinnati defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, the first known defensive coach to meet with the Browns.
Zimmer, who has never been a head coach, has been in charge of the Bengals defense since 2008. Before joining Cincinnati's staff, the 56-year-old worked in Dallas and Atlanta. He coached Browns linebacker Scott Fujita with the Cowboys.
"Mike Zimmer is a damn good football coach," Fujita posted on his Twitter page. Fujita also worked with Zimmer's son, Adam, in New Orleans.
Under Zimmer, the Bengals finished this season sixth in yards allowed and eight in points. He has previously interviewed for head coaching jobs in Miami and Tampa Bay.
Tragedy struck Zimmer in 2009, when his wife, Vikki, died unexpectedly. The couple had been married 27 years. She made a tradition of baking treats for defensive players on Mondays after a victory.
After meeting with Chudzinski and Zimmer, the Browns are expected to interview Indianapolis offensive coordinator Bruce Arians. The Colts have granted the Browns permission to speak with Arians, who has been hospitalized twice in recent days with an inner ear infection. The 60-year-old fell ill on Sunday and had to miss the Colts' playoff loss to Baltimore.
Arians remains hospitalized in Indianapolis as doctors try to determine the extent of the health problem that kept him from coaching, the AP learned. Doctors are still trying to diagnose exactly what is wrong with Arians, a person familiar with the situation said on condition of anonymity because details have not been made public by the team.
Arians also has ties to the Browns, serving as their offensive coordinator from 2001-03.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner are in Week 2 of their search to find a "strong leader" to take over the Browns, who went 5-11 this season and fired Pat Shurmur.
Haslam and Banner spent last week in Arizona, where they came close to a deal with Chip Kelly but backed away because of his uncertainty about jumping to the NFL. Kelly ultimately decided to stay at the school.
The Browns also are known to have met with former Arizona coach Ken Whisenhunt, Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton, former Syracuse coach Doug Marrone and Penn State's Bill O'Brien. Marrone was hired by Buffalo earlier this week while O'Brien chose to stay with the Nittany Lions.
On Monday, the Browns interviewed Montreal Alouettes coach Marc Trestman, who like Chudzinski and Arians, was an offensive coordinator with Cleveland. Trestman has also met with the Chicago Bears about their coaching vacancy.
It's not yet known if the Browns contacted former Steelers coach Bill Cowher, who told Newsday on Tuesday that he hopes to one day coach in the NFL again. Cowher worked as an assistant in Cleveland in the 1990s. He has been a broadcaster since 2006 and has teased in the past about a return to the sideline.
Cowher's background and success are no secret to Haslam, who owned a minority share of the Steelers before buying the Browns for $1 billion from Randy Lerner this summer.
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Candles remained lit by windows in homes from Gloucester to Deer Isle, Maine, Tuesday, a gesture of hope from family, friends, and even strangers that two missing fishermen would be found safe.
But hope turned to sorrow by Tuesday evening, as items from their boat, missing since Saturday, washed up in waters of the Saugus River and on Nantasket Beach in Hull.
Fishing equipment belonging to the Foxy Lady II washed up in Nantasket Beach, while a survival capsule belonging to the vessel washed up in the Saugus River, said Coast Guard spokesman Adam Stanton. The empty capsule, which can hold up to four people, was found by members of the Saugus police and fire departments, he said.
The men, both from Deer Isle, set off from Gloucester on a daytime scalloping trip Saturday aboard a 45-foot boat.
The girlfriend of the 26-year-old boat captain, Wally "Chubby" Gray, reported the men missing Monday morning, setting off a Coast Guard search that covered more than 360 square miles from Gloucester to Provincetown, the last-known location of the boat, Stanton said.
Three Coast Guard cutters led the search Tuesday, but inclement weather grounded a helicopter that was ready to assist, Stanton said. Coast Guard officials hope the weather will improve enough Wednesday to allow it to widen the search by air. "Our emphasis will now be closer to shore," said Coast Guard Commander Sean Carroll in Boston.
Gray set off Saturday with crew member Wayne Young aboard Foxy Lady II, a boat he saved to buy and named after his father's boat, Foxy Lady I, said Gray's cousin Jolena Rogers. They were supposed to return to Gloucester, where the boat is based, the same day.
"No one is thinking the worst right now, as hard as it is," Rogers, of Gloucester, said Tuesday afternoon.
Young is a friend of the family and is married with three children, Rogers said. When reached by telephone, Young's wife, Shirleen, said only, "We're praying."
Gray is the father of 3-year-old Wallace Gray III, whom he affectionately calls "mini me," Rogers said.
Gray acquired his love of fishing from his father, Wallace, a lifelong fisherman who is well known in Deer Isle, said Steve Johnson, harbormaster in neighboring Stonington, Maine.
"The community is not taking this well at all," Johnson said, adding that he spoke with Gray's parents, Wallace and Carol, by phone Monday.
"They were pretty calm. I was feeling sorry for them, they were kind of — I would say you can't describe it from their voice. You think about your kid being lost at sea at this point."
The Coast Guard did not receive a distress call from Foxy Lady II, a well-equipped vessel with up-to-date emergency provisions, including a radio beacon that can be activated manually or the moment it touches water, Stanton said.
"The boat was up to spec," Stanton said. "There was no distress call, but we act as if they need our help."
Gray was texting his girlfriend Saturday until about noon, said Stanton.
"They were in communication and then, when they didn't show up at night, she didn't report anything Sunday and decided to report it Monday morning," Stanton said. "So by the time we started the search, they were at least 24 hours behind schedule."
The lack of a signal from the boat is telling, said Angela Sanfilippo, president of The Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Association, a nonprofit group assisting fishermen and their families. A signal would have alerted the Coast Guard of the boat's latest location.
"That's what makes this more difficult, because no one knows what happened," said Sanfilippo. "If they lost power and were within the vicinity — people have cellular phones today, and there was no phone call made."
Sanfilippo said she got in touch with Gray's father, describing his mood as "very sad, painful, hurting."
Last month, around the same area off Provincetown where Foxy Lady II transmitted its last known ping, a 40-foot scalloping boat, Twin Lights, capsized, taking the life of its captain, Jean Frottier.
Sanfilippo said it's easy for smaller scallop boats to get caught on something underwater and flip. "But the [beacon] should go off no matter what," she said, "and that's the big mystery."
Gray's family, well versed in the realities of life at sea, relied on hope and prayers, said Rogers, his cousin. A Facebook page asking people to light a candle through the end of the month for Gray and Young had gained 610 members by Tuesday afternoon.
Rogers said Gray made light of almost every situation. He enjoyed spending time in Gloucester and participated in the greasy pole contest at the city's annual St. Peter's Fiesta.
She said friends and family were hanging on to hope that the boat lost power and that the men are safe, waiting to be found. It is the way Gray looked at life. "He tries to make everything negative into a positive," she said.
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The only thing I see being a con is if you are not sure how panoramic and graphic EQs work it could be a problem, along with setting the time delay by ear. But they take care of that if you have the mic for the sound imprint feature. Other then that I would say there is no problems with it.
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Now I just cant wait to figure out what I am going to do with my mids to take advantage of the sound imprint feature. I am half tempted to go pay to get it done now until I get my mids figured out. It is basically a mic that you hook up to your laptop and it goes in with a program and makes it the best sound possible for the driver and front passenger; using the time delay and sound processer, and EQ. Anyhow I would recommend the Alpine CDA-9887 to anyone that wants better sound quality.


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What is smaller than a chickadee but larger than a hummingbird? A kinglet.
Recently on Beaver Patrol, I heard a ruby-crowned kinglet — two high pitched "tzees", followed by a romping cluster of high notes. I checked online and learned that male ruby-crowned kinglet's sing during migration. They are short-distance migrants between boreal Alaska and the western and southern United States. They enjoy their insects, but migrate later than warblers. Kinglets can extract tiny bugs from buds and bark.
The ruby-crowned kinglet and the golden-crowned kinglet are constant wing flickers seen at times in the Juneau area. The ruby migrating through town is overall olive green-gray with two strong white wing-bars and a broken, white eye-ring. It's red top won't be revealed until the summer season, for that is his go-to wooing attire.
The golden-crowned kinglet is a resident. Huddled with other birds next to a tree trunk, it can handle minus 40 degrees F, which the ruby cannot. The ruby's voice is high pitched, but the golden's call is even higher pitched. You may have to take the word of another birder that they have heard the "tees" inside a thick spruce tree. The call is given as alarm and while foraging with a winter mixed flock of birds. The golden-crowned kinglet will reveal its whereabouts while responding to a birder's "pishing" calls. If you see a sliver-beaked, tiny bird gleaning, hawking, hovering, or pinching out an insectivorous meal, check for a black and white striped face and thin white wing bar.
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Episode 12 - "Sea Tunt: Part I" (Airs April 4, 10:00 pm e/p) - Cheryl's brother Cecil Tunt (Eugene Mirman) and his girlfriend Tiffy (Kristen Schall) drive her crazier than usual as they travel into the Bermuda Triangle. Where mysteries abound!. Written by Adam Reed.


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Figueroa Explores Academic Interests at National Youth Science Camp
Figueroa Explores Academic Interests at National Youth Science Camp
Monica holds the Iowa flag at the camp.
When Monica Figueroa, a Buena Vista University freshman from Storm Lake, arrived on campus this fall she already had a head start interacting with students from other states and nations and exploring her interests in both science and art.
Monica was one of 120 top high school graduates representing the United States and 11 other countries at the 2012 National Youth Science Camp (NYSC) in the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia The camp's four-week program integrated science programming with opportunities for the student delegates to explore music, art and the outdoors.
Each year, scientists from various disciplines travel to the camp to present lectures and lead directed studies. This year's lecture topics included: global warming, genomic medicine, radio astronomy, and energy sustainability. Throughout camp, directed studies provided hands-on experiences in specific fields. The student delegates had the opportunity to dissect a human hand, discuss bioethics, explore forensic science techniques, and search through the DNA sequence of a genetic disease.
In addition to learning about groundbreaking scientific research, the students explored their natural surroundings through an extensive outdoor recreation program. They chose from seminars ranging from Ultimate Frisbee and swing dancing to discussions of philosophy, travel, religion, and culture The students also spent some time in Washington, D.C. meeting with federal government policy leaders.
"The NYSC broadened my mind with endless career possibilities in the field of science," says Monica, who immigrated to the United States from Mexico with her family at the age of 5 "It brought out the best from all of the 120 delegates, exposing us to great learning opportunities."
"The lecture that had the biggest impact on me was by Allan Daly," she notes "The journey and obstacles he faced in helping build a sustainable hospital for the people of the Solomon Islands was heroic and inspirational." (Over the last few years, Daly, and his wife, Suzanne, a physician, have been coordinating efforts to provide basic medical care to the people of the Marovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands. When they first visited the local hospital there on a vacation side trip in 2006 it had no reliable source of electricity or running water. They returned a few months later with medicine and supplies and started plans to install a solar-power system.)
Monica is yet undecided on an academic major at BVU "I like to be open minded on the eventual career path I'm meant to take," she says "I have many interests, though science and art are my main fields of interest."
Monica's family lives just a few blocks from campus, but her first formal introduction to BVU was when she was a freshman at Storm Lake High School and was invited to participate in a 2009 grant-based summer wetlands research project led by Dr. Melinda Coogan, BVU assistant professor of biology "That was my first time being exposed to actual hands-on research as scientists like Dr. Coogan and her students do at BVU," says Monica.
When Monica learned about the highly competitive NYSC opportunity from Coogan, she jumped at the chance to apply
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"We provide the same buying power as big hotel chains," says Brooks Chase, the association's president and CEO. "We spend time helping members with claims management and loss control. We help them reduce the exposures that are inherent in the resort business."
For example, many resorts that are trying to find ways to generate more revenue are bringing in a variety of activities for guests such as zip lines, rope courses and even dog sleds. "We work with them to manage those exposures," Chase says.
As an added benefit to members, the association recently established an executive liability program that provides resorts with directors and officers coverage, fiduciary liability and employment practices liability.
The association, formed 25 years ago by a group of 13 resorts, now has approximately 95 members and represents more than 130 properties in the U.S. and Mexico with $7.5 billion in total insured value. Resorts such as The Tides Inn, and Colonial Williamsburg Foundation in Virginia; The Greenbrier in West Virginia; Pebble Beach in California; and The Breakers in Florida are all members. This year the organization added 10 members, including The Peninsula Beverly Hills in California and The Tides Zihuatanejo in Mexico.
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the association has launched a $25,000 scholarship program for full-time students who work or have worked in a member property and are interested in furthering their careers in the hospitality industry. The program will distribute the scholarship funds during the next five years, beginning with two $2,500 scholarships in 2012. "We want to support the next generation of hoteliers," Chase says.


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Olkinuora stopped 31 of 33 North Dakota shots, 16 of them coming in the third period and the 5-minute overtime as the Pioneers and North Dakota skated to a 2-2 Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) tie at Ralph Engelstad Arena.
Olkinuora, who came into the game with the best save percentage (.934) in the WCHA, robbed North Dakota sophomore wing Mark MacMillan (Penticton, British Columbia) with five minutes left in the third period and made a great glove save on North Dakota senior assistant captain Corban Knight (High River, Alberta) in OT to deprive North Dakota of victory.
North Dakota freshman right wing Rocco Grimaldi (Rossmoor. Calif.) had five of his shots stopped by the Denver goalie, including a near-miss late in the third period.
"He had a really good night,'' Grimaldi said of the DU goalie. "He had some big saves I thought were going in.''
Grimaldi was tough on himself after missing a good chance late in the game. "For me, I have to put that in the empty net. I don't know how I missed the net, hit the post, whatever. I basically lost the game. He (Olkinuora) won it, I lost it.''
That's Grimaldi being harder on himself than deserved, but it points out the frustration Olkinuora brought to UND's shooters.
North Dakota never led, rebounding from a slow first period to wipe out Denver leads of 1-0 and 2-1.
North Dakota didn't have a shot on goal until after DU senior wing Chris Knowlton scored at 7:21 of the first period.
North Dakota answered at 1:32 of the second period. Senior center Carter Rowney (Sexsmith, Alberta) scored his third of the season and first in eight games when he floated a wrist shot by Olkinuora after a big flurry by North Dakota.
A power-play goal by DU defenseman Scott Mayfield at 7:43 of the second period pushed the Pioneers ahead again, but UND replied just over three minutes later.
On a UND power play, Knight first won the draw in the offensive zone, then saw the puck come back to him for a point-blank shot that eluded Olkinuora just six seconds into the power play at 10:54 of the second period. It was his fourth of the season.
"I didn't even know it went in until I heard the horn go off,'' Knight said. "I guess it's one of those things where you get pucks on net and good things happen.''
That it was it for the scoring as the No. 6-ranked Pioneers (9-4-2 overall, 7-2-2 WCHA) and No. 9 North Dakota (7-5-3/4-2-3) skated to the tie in front of a sellout of 11,717 at REA.
"He definitely played a strong game,'' Knight said of the DU goalie. "It's always tough when you go against a hot goalie like that. He played well, but a little of the onus goes on us, too. We've got to bear down on our chances a bit more and put pucks where he can't get them.''
Knight was named the No. 2 star behind the DU goalie with Grimaldi, who tied senior wing Danny Kristo (Eden Prairie, Minn.) with five shots on goal for team best, earning No. 3 star.
Kristo made a pass from the left faceoff circle to the opposite circle to MacMillan for what looked like the potential go-ahead goal. But Olkinuora read the play perfectly, sliding to his left quickly to steal the goal from MacMillan.
North Dakota outshot Denver 25-12 from the start of the second period through overtime, but started slowly.
Junior goalie Clarke Saunders (Brockville, Ontario) was solid in goal for UND with 18 saves, just 11 of those shots coming in the final 45 minutes. "In this league, you definitely need to play 60-65 minutes every night to get two points,'' Knight said. "We didn't do that tonight, and we only got one point.''
UND coach Dave Hakstol agreed. "I didn't think we were what we wanted to be coming out of the gates at the drop of the puck,'' he said. "But (later) we generated some opportunities and I thought we gave ourselves every chance. Their guy in goal was real good tonight.''
UND NOTES: Knight's goal extended his career-best point streak to 10 games. Has has two goals and 11 assists during the streak ... UND had a 33-20 edge in shots on goal . . . Knight led North Dakota's 44-29 margin on faceoff wins by drawing successfully on 24 of the 34 faceoffs he took . . . Denver is 0-3-2 in its last five games and now 42-80-6 all-time against North Dakota in games played in Grand Forks . . . Former UND captains Matt Greene, who won the Stanley Cup with Los Angles last season, and Andy Schneider were in attendance.
Virg Foss covered UND hockey for 35 seasons for the Grand Forks Herald until his retirement in 2005. He now reports on UND home games exclusively for UNDSports.com.


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Of course WinXP is a pain in the butt to install. Download any linux distro from 11 years ago and tell me how easy that is to install.
Redmond Desktop Linux was a breeze to install. You even got to play solitaire while it did its thing.
And yes, I installed that around the same time I did a test install of WinXP. Neither survived - WinXP because I couldn't stand it, RDL because it didn't have any developer tools so it wasn't of much use.


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Good Shepherd United Methodist Church will hold its fifth-annual Strawberry Festival and Arts/Crafts Show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and everyone involved with the event believe it will be the biggest and best one yet.
The arts/crafts bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. both inside and outside the church, while the outside festival will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Pastor Tom Willetts said the main purpose of this Festival is to bring together and build up the community.
Theresa Bolton agrees with the pastor, saying she would like people to come, see what a great church they have and, hopefully, join.
"We want people to come see us and see the church and see how we live and what we believe and let that take hold," Bolton said.
Proceeds will go toward the church's community/outreach programs.
The star will be the fresh strawberries, with homemade angel food cake and biscuits available for sale, as well as hot dogs, hamburgers, peppers, ice cream, soft drinks and much more, including free popcorn.
More than 40 vendors will be selling arts and crafts, including original watercolors, jewelry, ceramics and other specialty items.
There will also be a bake sale inside where homemade goodies will be sold.
For the children, there will be a bounce house, horseshoes, ring toss and other outdoor games at no charge. For the "older kids," there will be classic cars and Hot Chili Rods on display, which were such a hit last year. About 50 are expected this time, Bolton said.
For the second year, there will be animals from the Shell Factory for everyone to enjoy.
There will be music and entertainment throughout the day, including a jazz group called The Entertainers, a barbershop quartet, karaoke, and line dancing. There will be tents outside to sit out of the sun to eat and enjoy the music.
"There's going to be a great amount of local talent and a lot of fun," Bolton said. "We have a lot of members of the congregation working together and planning and making this the most fun event ever."
There will be free parking and everyone is welcome.
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church is at 2951 Trail Dairy Circle in North Fort Myers.
For more information, call the church at 543-2686, or one of the festival directors, Bolton at (901) 292-8535, and Shirley Morrow at (731) 487-6968.


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A RAILWAY OF THE FAR NORTH. The White Pass and Yukon Railway.
MODERN PASSENGER ROLLING STOCK Luxury and Comfort in To-day's Rail Transport
BRITAIN'S INLAND SYSTEM The Influence of the Midland upon Present-Day Practice
HERBERT AKROYD STUART Recognition of the genius of Herbert Akroyd Stuart, who died in 1927, is unaccountably tardy, but he it was who evolved and first put into practical form the principle of airless injection in oil engines.
BUILDING THE STATUE OF LIBERTY The colossal figure which stands at the entrance to New York Harbour was a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States. It is made of riveted metal sections and sixty men were occupied for ten years in building it.
MILLING OF FLOUR, THE The picturesque windmills of the past have been superseded by huge modern mills. In the flour mill of to-day the wheat undergoes a number of operations in which separators, dust collectors, mellowing bins, conditioners, sifters, purifiers and other machines play their part.
FIGHT AGAINST FLOODS, THE The engineer is continually battling against the titanic might of the Mississippi River. The problem has proved too formidable for local effort, and its solution is reorganization under national control.
VEHICLES DRIVEN BY GAS Increasing use is being made to-day of gas for propelling motor lorries and cars. The gas is generated on the vehicles themselves from solid fuel such as charcoal or coke, and road tests have proved the producer-gas method of propulsion to be efficient and economical.
EUROPE'S LONGEST SWING BRIDGE Across the Firth of Forth at Kincardine is a magnificent road bridge whose central span, 364 feet long, is pivoted on a central pier. This span is opened by electric controls to allow ths passage of shipping.
CANNING THE NATIONS' FOOD The development of the canning industry in recent years has entailed a remarkable increase in the manufacture of tinplate, which is made from steel into containers of every shape and size.


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Typical Kristen/Twilight hating BS. I personally don't give a crap about internet polls. After all, she can't be that unpopular--she lost to Rob in E's celeb of the year by only 367 votes out of over 12,000 cast between them.
I wonder if Rob and Taylor are nominated for Razzies too.
As I mentoned, Death Wish 3 was one of the dumbest movies I've ever seen, but I like it because there's so much wrong with it that it's good, if you know what I mean. But I don't think that anyone here would nominate Charles Bronson for a Razzie, as he's a "man's man."
At least people in the Twilight universe who haven't had jealousy and ignorance cloud their judgement know what's really going on with Kristen.
On top of that, people still misspell her name, even if they've printed it correctly millions of times before.
Again, I feel that there's a media bias against her for whatever petty reason.


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Rochester Institute of Technology was recently named a CUDA Research Center by international technology company Nvidia Corp. It is one of eight international universities receiving the designation for the 2012–2013 academic year.
Nvidia Corp. developed compute-unified device architecture, also referred to as CUDA, a parallel computing architecture that increases computing performance by harnessing the power of graphics processing units, or GPUs. Using this type of technology, computers process complex data problems in science, engineering and medicine faster through increased power and workload efficiencies.
The Research Center designation was awarded to RIT's computer engineering department, part of the Kate Gleason College of Engineering. As a CUDA Research Center, faculty and students are able to use the newest models of Nvidia's CUDA architecture-enabled GPUs to further current research and to test the system as a way to improve its capabilities. The department will receive Nvidia's latest Kepler architecture models to use in several research projects under way, and to train current undergraduates and graduates in use of the advanced processing platform.
The department is working on acceleration of patient-specific modeling applications, using the GPU to monitor and assess heart movement, for example, a process that is important for medical diagnostics, says Sonia Lopez Alarcon, assistant professor of computer engineering. She proposed the department as an Nvidia research center and will both administer the center's initiatives and act as liaison between RIT and Nvidia.
Her research team has collected and processed data in hours that had previously taken days to complete. Additionally, the project team will collaborate with Nvidia, working on improvements to the hardware as part of research center activities.
In January 2012, the department was also named a CUDA Teaching Center, recognized for integrating high performance computing techniques into its undergraduate and graduate computer science curricula. The university received textbooks, software licenses and NVIDIA CUDA architecture-enabled graphics processing units for teaching-lab computers.
"We are happy to continue our relationship with Nvidia and participate in research using the CUDA architecture," Lopez Alarcon adds.


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On Tuesday the Redwood Falls city council approved the purchase of a new (to the city, at least) vehicle for trimming tree branches around town.
On Tuesday the Redwood Falls city council approved the purchase of a new (to the city, at least) vehicle for trimming tree branches around town.
The advantage, in addition to greater safety and efficiency — with any luck, it won't cost the city a dime.
Currently the city uses a bucket lift that can reach up to 35 feet, but can only travel down the city's streets at about five miles per hour.
The bucket truck also has little control on slippery streets.
After considering the costs of buying a trailer to haul the lift around, city staff found a better alternative.
This week several members of the Public Utilities visited the city of Austin, where they found a much safer truck that can travel down city streets at normal speeds.
The cost of the used truck: $14,000. Upon receiving the bucket truck, the city will put its old lift up for sale.
However, while the old lift isn't very efficient at traveling around town to trim trees, it is in demand at construction sites.
Based on current costs of used lifts, the city hopes to break even, or perhaps even make a small profit from the exchange of equipment.
In other city news, the council:
• Approved renewing the city's group health plan with Preferred One. Because of requirements of the Affordable Health Care Plan, the city's insurance premiums will increase by 15.71 percent.
• Approved a variance request by James and Patricia Tersteeg to place an additional sign and increase the allowable square footage for signs on the property located at 1111 East Bridge St.
The purpose of the additional sign is to increase visibility from the highway for the current grocery store. As currently planned, the new sign would exceed the height restrictions and additions below the sign would violate the city's ordinance for minimum heights for line-of-sight issues.
However, due to the property's large frontage area, the planning commission recommended approval of the variance.
• Approved a resolution to apply for a $719,000 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources grant funds to complete Phase III of the Ramsey Park improvements.
Planned improvements would include playground equipment replacement, renovation of the park bathrooms, restoration of the Zeb Gray shelter, and refurbishment of the existing walking trails.
Estimated total costs of the project are approximately $800,000. To give matching funds, the grant would require the city to provide up to $80,000 in funding. Match funds have already been committed by the Friends of the Park, and pledged up to $40,000.
• Approved to continue with an Assessment Services Agreement with the county, under which the county would continue to provide property assessment services to the city for another three years at an annual cost increase of 1.5 percent.
• Heard a proclamation by Mayor Gary Revier declaring that Oct. 20-26, 2013, "Minnesota Manufacturers Week", will be observed in Redwood Falls.
• Approved small changes in the RACC Silver Sneakers program as of Jan. 1, 2014, involving modifications in how member visits are reimbursed by certain insurance plans.


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BATON ROUGE, La. – Sunday, the Yale baseball team (1-2) upset top-ranked Louisiana State University (9-2) in a hard fought 8-7 victory.
After falling behind 6-0 by the fourth inning, the Elis began chipping away. After 5 consecutive singles from shortstop Cale Hanson, centerfielder Green Campbell, third baseman Richard Slenker, catcher Robert Baldwin, second baseman Nate Adams, and two sacrifice outs in the fifth inning, the score balanced to 6-4. The Tigers would extend the lead to 7-4 in the bottom half of the fifth after Chris Moates relieved starter Michael Coleman.
In the top of the sixth inning, right fielder Brent Lawson led off with a single to centerfield. He advanced to third on an error and then fielder's choice, but was thrown out at home on a failed suicide squeeze. Cale Hanson, whose fielder's choice advanced Lawson to second, scored on an RBI single from Baldwin to make the score 7-5. Moates held the Tigers scoreless in his final inning of work.
The Bulldogs kept clawing in the seventh, opening with a walk for left fielder Eric Hsieh and a double by Hunter. Designated hitter Kevin Fortunato sent a double down the left field line to tie the game at 7. Fortunato advanced to third on a sacrifice fly from Lawson, but was caught stealing at home on another botched suicide squeeze.
In the bottom half of the inning, Chris Lanham (1-0) kept the game even at 7, aided by an outfield assist from Eric Hsieh to cut down LSU pinch runner Jake Fraley at third base.
Campbell dropped a bunt single down the third base line to open the eighth inning, and moved to second and then third on sacrifices from Slenker (bunt) and Baldwin (ground out). The half-inning seemed to be over when Adams grounded to LSU pitcher Parker Bugg, but Bugg's throw was wild and allowed Campbell to score, giving Yale an 8-7 lead.
In the bottom of the eighth, Lanham induced two quick ground balls, but then gave up a double to Mark Laird. Yale looked to be in serious trouble when Alex Bregman hit a deep shot to centerfield, but Campbell made an athletic diving catch to end the inning and preserve the 8-7 lead.
Yale could not quite get on the board in the ninth inning, as Jacob Hunter was thrown out at home by Laird on a fly ball from Hanson.
Lanham recorded two quick outs in the bottom of the ninth, but surrendered a double to Christian Ibarra. LSU's Andrew Stevenson reached base on an infield single that moved Ibarra to third, and stole second after Hanson relieved Lanham. With two outs and the winning run on second, Hanson got a fly ball from first baseman Tyler Moore to finish the game, earning the save.
After losing to LSU 19-0 in the first game of the series, few would have predicted a win from the Bulldogs later in the weekend. Head Coach John Stuper was happy with the fight from his players. "Just a great win for our program. Being down to the number 1 team in the country 6-0 and my guys simply never quit," said Stuper.
He credited the bullpen for keeping the game close and was quick to commend LSU's fans and atmosphere, saying that there is "not a better place to play than LSU. Big crowds, knowledgeable, and appreciative of good baseball."
For Green Campbell, a Louisiana native, the win was especially sweet. Said Campbell, "To be in my home state playing in front of my whole family and almost all of my best friends was just an incredible feeling. I grew up going to LSU baseball games and dreaming to play in Alex Box stadium, and to get a win there against all odds was a dream come true."
Stuper and his squad return to New Haven to face the University of New Haven on Wednesday at 3:30PM EST.
Report by Skylar Shibayama '16, Yale Sports Publicity


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Vince Young spent time this offseason in South Florida where he was seen at more than one charitable function that included other NFL types.
The word around town is Young was doing his good deed but also making himself very visible to the Dolphins' organization as a good man that would be good for the team and community. Yes, Vince Young would welcome the idea of competing for a starting job as the Dolphins quarterback, according to several sources.
More than one former NFLer who saw Young at an event tells me Young was building his reputation so that the Fins could consider him when time comes for them to add a quarterback once the current lockout ends and the league year opens.
Young is expected to be available, probably as a free agent, if the Tennessee Titans can be believed. Ownership in Tennessee has made it abundantly clear the Vince Young experiment has run its course in Nashville so Young will be traded, but more likely cut and on the street as a free agent.
So obviously media speculation is tying Young to the Dolphins.
I don't see it. Not even for the quarterback starved Dolphins.
Vince Young is nice player. Sometimes. He is an accomplished winner. He is an accomplished college player. He is an accomplished scrambler.
He is not an accomplished quarterback. His 42 career TD passes and 42 career interceptions is, to be kind, an unimpressive statistic.
More importantly, Young is not an accomplished leader. Fact is, the Titans are ending their relationship with Young because he was troubled for much of his time with the team. The most recent trouble came last year when Young reportedly feuded with coach Jeff Fisher, leading him to simply leave the team. The departure was viewed by Fisher and some of Young's teammates as the quarterback quitting on the team.
Young later apologized for leaving the team. He reportedly did it via text. Fisher didn't accept an apology he expected in person. So it goes.
Does that sound like the kind of quarterback the Dolphins will want to bring into their delicate locker room? Miami, you'll remember, is a place where general manager Jeff Ireland and coach Tony Sparano like to pick the "right 53 players" and not always the best 53.
Young would be among the right 53 if his skills were so unquestionable and Miami's locker room were so stable that the two could navigate any rocky road (good ice cream, by the way) were it come along during a relationship. But stability is not a luxury the Dolphins have.
Miami is searching for a veteran QB with know-how, with the ability to learn quickly (because of the lockout and the fact the everyone is learning OC Brian Daboll's new offense on the fly), and someone who can do that while presenting incumbent Chad Henne with a vigorous challenge to his starting job.
Oh, one more thing: The Dolphins need that guy to be able to be a great teammate and leader because that's what he must be if he losesthe competition with Henne and has to sink into the background without causing a stir. That's also what it will take if that guy winsthe competition with Henne and then has to deal with Brandon Marshall's enigmatic approach to a quarterback-diva receiver relationship.
Can you imagine Marshall barking at Vince Young like he sometimes does Henne and it going over well?
Young would be a perfect fit if the Dolphins had the luxury of adding him as a talent to groom for the future. Young would be a perfect fit if he could come to the team as the backup and learn at the knee of an accomplished veteran quarterback. Young needs to learn to be a professional. The Dolphins wouldn't be easing him into that kind of situation.
And I strongly believe they recognize that.
That is why I don't think Vince Young is Miami's first choice in the coming search for a quarterback once the NFL ends its lockout.
[BLOG NOTE: More coming down the pike. Check back.]
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"Startling greens, blues, yellows, and reds paint the creatures of the reefs. Scientists are learning to decipher the messages these colors convey and to see them the way fish do.
Gaze at the vivid yellows, blues, and psychedelic swirls of a single emperor angelfish and you'll sense the whimsy of evolution. Go on to explore its home in lush coral reefs and you'll soon hit sensory overload, assaulted by colors and patterns that range from sublime to garish. Coral reefs are unquestionably the world's most colorful places. But why?
Scientists have long known that color plays a role in sexual selection and warning of danger. But only in the past decade or so have we begun to understand how wavelengths of light (and therefore color) appear at different depths and how various marine creatures' eyes perceive this light and see each other—far differently than humans see them.
To document how reef animals use color, I joined photographer Tim Laman for a total-immersion course off Fiji and Indonesia. It was an eye-opener, with virtuoso dis-plays of color at every turn. Beyond the world's reefs, where waters are turbid or murky, most creatures use nonvisual means of communication such as smell, taste, touch, and sound. But in the clear, sunlit waters of coral reefs, light abounds, vision predominates, and animals—both sighted and blind—drape themselves in blazing color not only to entice mates or threaten foes but also to advertise their services, evade predators, catch prey, even hide in plain sight."
Read whole article: Coral Reef Color, A Fish's-Eye View - National Geographic Magazine


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Note: I attempted to edit out an "X" rating (as best I could) in the picture below while still keeping the artistic integrity of the piece intact.
I don't know about you folks, but I have a lucky U of M hat. It's brought me a couple victories over MSU and a really good run recently at a poker game. But the hat above, now that - THAT - is a lucky Michigan hat.
You know, in looking at the picture again (okay, studying it like the Zapruder film), are the two folks at the top of the shot facing AWAY from the picture? It looks like their BACKS are to the Oral Olympics taking place on the counter! Which begs the question: what on god's earth was going on on the other side of the room that this activity above didn't so much as warrant a courtesy glance?! Uh, hello: where are those pictures?!
P.S. I just want you all to know that Benny just might have gotten fired today if he pulled this photo up at the office.
P.P.S. Oh, yeah, about that Greatest Sports Movies list we were in the middle of... uh, yeah, uh, I think you can understand why that was put on the shelf for a day.
(HT - and then some - to MNB)


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The #NRL Ladder after Round 11. Souths and Cronulla march up the table while at the other end, the T...
19 hours ago
Explosive young winger Jorge Taufua has re-signed with the Manly Warringah
Sea Eagles until the end of the 2014 season.
The versatile 20-year-old, who is already settling well into the team's talented
back line, said he's grateful to be included in the Sea Eagles' plans for the
"I'm extremely happy to re-sign with such a strong club. Manly gave me an
opportunity last year in Toyota Cup and I was stoked just being selected to
train full time with such great players and great blokes.
"I'm learning all the time from the coaching staff and senior players and I'm
looking forward to the rest of my time here at the Sea Eagles."
Taufua has been quick to display his talents since making his NRL debut for
the Sea Eagles against the Dragons in Round 4 this year.
He raised the bar against the Storm on Monday night, with 19 runs for 230
metres, six tackle breaks and three line breaks to his name.
Sea Eagles coach Geoff Toovey sees plenty of star potential in Taufua.
"We're very excited about the prospect of working with Jorge over the next
few seasons," he said.
"He trained hard during the off season and has made the most of his
opportunities so far this year. He's a real asset to the club."


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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Parabola charts perfect route to Kingarvie score
TORONTO, November 29 - Jockey Justin Stein guided 17-1 shot Parabola to an upset victory in Saturday's $125,000 Kingarvie Stakes at Woodbine.
The 1 1/16-mile event for two-year-old Ontario-sired colts and geldings was the first stakes score for the cleverly-named son of Trajectory.
Ninth at the five-sixteenths pole, the Barb Minshall trainee started a strong move on the second turn and seized command with one sixteenth of a mile remaining. He outfinished determined multiple stakes-winner Mean Green for a half-length tally. Wildcat Fashion, who was on the lead early, stayed on for third.
"I hadn't moved on him yet and he was still pulling on me pretty good when we straightened out. I got a clean run through the lane. He kicked on nicely. I knew we were in good shape at that point," said Stein. "He's a pretty decent two-year-old. He's well-developed and professional."
The chestnut gelding is owned by Janet Jeanpierre, who also bred the Ontario-bred.
Parabola broke his maiden in a maiden for Ontario-sired runners on November 6. The gelding could have been acquired on October 18, one start earlier, for a $25,000 claiming tag.
"I took a chance dropping him off the layoff," said Minshall. "He's a little goofy in the paddock and I thought nobody would take him. I told Janet (Jeanpierre, owner) that I thought he would win that day. He ran green."
Minshall, who finished second in the 2003 Kingarvie with Spider Canyon, was optimistic about Parabola's chances in the 2008 renewal.
"He had worked twice after his last race really, really well. I knew he would stay the trip," she said.
According to Minshall, Parabola can be a handful because he likes to be difficult, not because he's showing nerves.
"I wouldn't say he's nervous. He just wants to be hard-headed and wants to test you all the time," she said.
The gelding is now 2-for-6 with $122,300 in earnings.
Parabola returned $36.80, $15.40, $8.20, combining with Mean Green ($8, $4.90) for an exactor worth $327.60. Wildcat Fashion ($5) rounded out a triactor worth $2,144. Fourth-place finisher Flip for the Coin completed a $1 superfecta worth $5,222.85.
Accurate Shot was scratched.
Read more articles in the Woodbine category.


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River Safety Tips from Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks [AUDIO]
After a 44 year-old Anaconda woman was drowned in the Blackfoot River on July 4th, authorities are reminding recreationists who are rafting or tubing on Western Montana rivers to use safety equipment and common sense. Vivaca Crowser is Public Education Coordinator for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. She says area rivers are still running high and fast, and the cold water can slow reaction times, especially during the hot days to come next week.
Crowser says to never be on the water alone, and to always wear a life jacket or safety vest. High water can hide submerged logs or other debris that can tear a hole in a raft or a tube. Crowser says when recreating on the rivers with children, to make sure they have an adult with them at all times, and to give them size-appropriate life preservers or safety vests. Crowser says the woman who drowned on the 4th of July was not wearing a life preserver. Hear more safety tips from Vivaca Crowser by clicking the audio file below.
Vivaca Crowser with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks


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IL – Star Wars Day
December 30, 2012 by Colin Solan
Filed under Comic Books, Illinois, Other, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Signing and Appearance Profiles
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Jimmy "Mac" McInerney and Cris Macht celebrate the release of Dark Horse's new Star Wars series at Challengers on Sunday, January 13, 2013 from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.
Press Release:
JIMMY "MAC" McINERNEY: Co-host and producer of The ForceCast, the official podcast of TheForce.net & RebelScum.com
CRIS MACHT: Star Wars documentary filmmaker of "The Force Among Us" and the upcoming "The Force Within Us"
Members of the 501st & Rebel Legion – Get your picture taken!
FOOD! Star Wars themed food & cake
PODCASTING! Jimmy Mac will be interviewing people at Challengers and they may appear on the ForceCast!
PRIZES! Everyone that buys a copy of Star Wars #1 will be entered in a chance to win prizes provided by Lucasfilm.
Come on out for a day of Star Wars fun!
Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647


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2012-13: Rowed in the three seat of the A8 crew at the Dartmouth Green Monster (11/3) to start the season … three seat of the N8 boat at the Foot of the Charles (11/10) … moved to the 1 seat of the novice 4 crew at the Beanpot (3/30) … finished the year in the three seat of the novice 8 crew at the Knecht Cup (4/13).
Off The Water at MIT: Majoring in biological engineering.
High School: A 2012 graduate of the American School of Dubai … member of the swimming and track teams … MVP of the swimming team in 2011-12 … twice named the most improved swimmer … National Honor Society … Little Wings ASD … Co-founder of Little Wings ASD … President of Junior Class … Class Representative of Senior Class … Valedictorian.


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2014 Chevrolet Spark EV
Let's begin this preview by mentioning that the Spark EV will not be coming to Canada as a consumer vehicle; at least not to start. When it crosses our border next year it will be available for fleet sales only while GM evaluates the pros and cons of offering it, and more importantly supporting it, across Canada. This decision is easily understandable as the Spark EV is going to be released in select, densely populated markets in the USA to begin with. Canada would make a hard sell as an initial rollout market since our country is so large and thinly populated; which is unfortunate as the Spark EV sounds fabulous for electric vehicle fans.
Chevrolet is under an ambitious resurgence that will see 13 new and/or heavily updated models appear in the next year. Included in this model rollout was their all-new city car, the Chevrolet Spark. The Spark slots below the sub-compact Sonic in Chevrolet's model hierarchy and has been exceeding USA sales targets ever since it went on sale. Now, Chevrolet is ready to release the second variant of the Spark in an all-electric form.
To achieve this transformation, the Spark loses its gasoline engine and fuel tank. In their place reside a GM designed oil-cooled, permanent magnet motor and two-piece A123 battery. The battery consists of a square 254-kg lithium-ion battery pack with a volume of 133 litres comprised of 336 prismatic cells and is larger than the one found in the Chevrolet Volt. It provides the juice to power the coaxial drive unit and electric motor that together deliver 130 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque. Yes, this high-voltage city car has more torque than a Ford Mustang GT. As a direct result of this, Chevrolet expects the Spark EV will deliver a fun-to-drive experience with acceleration times from 0–100 km/h well under eight seconds.
Chevrolet also expects this battery and motor combination will allow the Spark EV's range to fall in line, at the higher end, of that achieved by its chief rivals, the Ford Focus EV, Honda Fit EV, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, and Nissan Leaf. As with any electric vehicle, any HVAC operation will reduce the range in the Spark EV. The air conditioning also runs off the main propulsion battery and will further reduce range when used. Power steering and all other accessories, like the infotainment unit, run off a smaller, conventional car battery.
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Today, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission modified the existing rules for the commercial harvest of spotted seatrout to extend the harvest season. This action was taken in an effort to remain consistent with legislation passed in the 2010 Regular Louisiana Legislative Session, which modified the season for the commercial harvest of spotted seatrout using a commercial rod and reel.
The new rule states that the commercial season for the harvest of spotted seatrout shall remain open from the second day of January until the maximum annual quota, currently set at 1 million pounds, is reached, or on the date projected by the staff of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that the quota will be reached, or until sunset on Friday, December 31 of each year, whichever comes first. Over the last decade, spotted seatrout harvest averaged just under 20,000 pounds annually.
With today's action, the commercial harvest of spotted sea trout is prohibited within Louisiana waters west of the Mermentau River.
Public comments on the Notice of Intent will be accepted prior to November 5, 2010. Comments should be submitted to Harry Blanchet, Fisheries Division, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, P.O. Box 98000, Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000 , or via e-mail to: email@example.com.
For more information, contact Ashley Wethey at (225) 765-5113 or firstname.lastname@example.com