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Epic has decided to show off its Unreal Engine 3 tech on Android, with the release of Epic Citadel for Android devices. The free app offers plenty of pretty visuals, and houses a few new features to boot.
You can pick up the app from Google Play. This new version of the app also includes a "benchmarking mode" to gather performance data for your device. It tracks frames per second, quality settings, and resolution details. This comes alongside showing off some of UE3's impressive graphical doodads, like dynamic animations, the global illumination system, and texture masks.
The iOS version is also getting a free update with the new visuals and high-resolution support, though the announcement doesn't mention a benchmarking mode. Either way, though, it's free and gives you something to break out at parties, if you go to parties attended primarily by other hardware nerds.

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Nearly 2,300 job-seekers entered mid-Michigan's labor market in May, but not everyone found work. That drove the regional unemployment rate up to 9.1 percent.
That's according to an analysis of figures released by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. The May 2013 unemployment rate across Clare, Gratiot, Isabella and Montcalm counties of 9.1 percent showed an increase from April's 8.7 percent number, and from May 2012's 8.9 percent.
The increase came despite an increase in the number of jobs. Nearly 1,700 more people were working in May than in April, and the number of people working in the four counties was up 286 from the year before.
"May unemployment rate increases throughout much of the state reflected a larger
-than-normal influx of workers into Michigan's local labor markets," said Michael Williams, acting director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives. "While many individuals did find seasonal jobs in May, not all found employment."
Clare County's unemployment rate in May was 11.6 percent, down from April's 11.9 percent but up from May 2012's 11.3 percent.
Montcalm County showed 10.7 percent unemployment, up from 10.2 percent in April but down from 10.8 percent the year before.
Gratiot County was at 9.3 percent in May, up from April's 9 percent figure and May 2012's 8.9 percent.
Isabella County reported 7.1 percent unemployment last month, up from 6.4 percent in April and 6.8 percent in May 2012.
The increases came despite an overall year-to-year increase in the number of jobs, led by Isabella County. That county gained 343 jobs year over year, while Gratiot County gained 48. Those gains were offset by losses of 52 jobs in Clare County and 53 more in Montcalm County.
May job gains were primarily seasonal and led by a jump in leisure and hospitality services. Other large job advances were posted in construction, trade, transportation and utilities, and professional and business services. The state's remaining industry sectors were mostly positive or flat in May with the exception of a seasonal decline in both government and private education
The decline was mainly due to the end of the winter/spring semester at colleges and universities. The majority of the trade,transportation and utilities job increase took place in retail trade.
Isabella County's lagging employment growth pushed it off the list of Michigan's 10 lowest-unemployment counties for the first time in year in May. The county was at No. 12.
Barry County showed Michigan's lowest unemployment rate, at 5.6 percent in May. Thirty-two of Michigan's 83 counties continued to suffer through double-digit unemployment, with the state's highest unemployment rate in western Upper Michigan's Baraga County, where the jobless rate stood at 17.6 percent.
Mark Ranzenberger is online editor of TheMorningSun.com. Follow him on Twitter @ranzenberger.


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ICAC to call Eddie Obeid to the witness standby court reporter Jamelle Wells
A large crowd has gathered at a Sydney corruption inquiry to see former Labor minister Eddie Obeid give evidence.
The door to the public gallery opened just before 10:00am, but people started lining up from just before 8:00am.
Some people in the queue for the public gallery have brought folding chairs to sit on while they wait in the line.
Eddie Obeid will be questioned about allegations he had inside knowledge of mining tenders and colluded with his Labor colleague, the former mining minister Ian Macdonald.
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) inquiry has so far heard allegations the Obeids and their associates stood to profit $100 million from the deals.
On his way to the ICAC today Eddie Obeid, told one reporter he is under oath and will tell the truth.
On, Friday Eddie Obeid's son Moses could not explain how confidential maps came to be in the family's Sydney office and suggested one might have been drawn by Jesus Christ.
Despite being listed as a director of a family trust, Eddie Obeid's wife, Judith, told the ICAC she knows little about the family's business interests.
Ian Macdonald is due to give evidence on Thursday.
The ICAC has also heard allegations the Obeids reached an agreement before the last state election to take a secret share in a water company.
New rules for MPs
In light of the sensational allegations being made at the inquiry, New South Wales Labor has introduced new rules to try to stamp out corruption.
From the end of March, state Labor MPs will be required to reveal their full income, keep transparent records and be barred from working a second job.
Labor Leader John Robertson also called for the appointment of an inspector-general for parliamentary standards, to investigate and fine members who breach the parliamentary code.
On the weekend he admitted the new rules are a consequence of the damaging ICAC proceedings.
"These new standards go a long way in demonstrating that Labor had to improve its behaviour and ensure that what we're seeing play out now can't occur in the future,'' he told reporters.
Mr Robertson said the rules mean that if the ICAC finds Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald acted corruptly, they will be expelled from the Labor Party.
The NSW Liberal premier Barry O'Farrell has described the new rules as 'belated posturing'.


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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The Kansas Chamber of Commerce is expanding its legislative agenda this year to include support for repealing the state's renewable energy standard for utilities.
Chamber executives said Tuesday they're getting into the renewable energy issue because businesses are concerned about energy costs. The standard requires Kansas utilities to see that renewable sources such as wind provide 20 percent of their electric generating capacity by 2020.
Chamber President and CEO Mike O'Neal also said the group will lobby on education issues.
O'Neal said the chamber's position on energy isn't anti-wind, but driven by a belief that the marketplace should drive utility decisions.
But green energy advocate and Lawrence Rabbi Moti Rieber said the chamber is taking a stance against jobs and economic development.


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Many first-time Mustang owners know that something isn't "right" with their automatic floor shifter, but think it must require a major repair to get it fixed-so instead, they just live with the problem. That's how I felt back in 1985 when I bought my first Mustang, and the shifter wobbled back and forth so bad that I figured the entire assembly was trashed. Later, after spending money on parts and labor, I found out that the shifter slop was because two silly, little plastic bushings had worn away. After removing the long console in my car and the four bolts that held the shifter body to the floor, I realized that I could have fixed it myself for a few bucks' worth of bushings.
Our Project '66-having just returned from the MCA Grand National where its week-old paint job was on display-is now getting ready for the rest of our complete Deluxe interior restoration and conversion. As we gathered original parts off the shelf to return to the interior, we realized that our original shifter assembly needed some bushings and TLC. It may be 15 years later, but I'm saving myself the labor this time around.
Besides new bushings, we decided to rebuild and freshen the complete shifter assembly with new chrome, a T-handle, a shifter plate, and more from Texas Mustang Parts. Eventually, our '66 hardtop will be wearing a factory short console (the lines of a long console are timeless, but you have to have A/C in Florida!), thus we are also installing the correct console shift-selector plate at this time as well. Depending upon whether or not you have a console, this job shouldn't take more than an hour and requires only a couple of basic sockets.


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SEATTLE, Wash. – Lipscomb volleyball standouts Lauren Ford and Jewell Dobson received Division I Honorable Mention All-America honors, the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced on Wednesday.
"Jewell and Lauren being named All-American Honorable Mention is a huge honor," Lipscomb volleyball coach Brandon Rosenthal said. "Being recognized on a national level is a huge success for them individually and for our program.
"The honor is even more special as both of them are current juniors and have another year of eligibility. The future continues to be bright for our program."
Ford, an outside hitter, and Dobson, a middle blocker, were also named to the AVCA South Region team on Dec. 11 and join 142 other student-athletes honored in the 33rd annual AVCA Division I All-America Teams for women's volleyball.
The 2013 Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year, Dobson propelled the Lady Bisons to their sixth A-Sun Championship final in the last seven years. She led the A-Sun in kills per set (4.53), is currently 13th in the nation in the category and has ranked among the nation's top 10 for most of the season. She is also among the top 50 in the nation in hitting percentage, checking in at No. 37 (.378).
A 2013 A-Sun First-Team and A-Sun Championship All-Tournament Team selection, Dobson was also a two-time A-Sun Player of the Week in 2013. With 507 kills in 2013, she totals 1,123 for her career and this season became one of six in the Lipscomb program in the NCAA era and the seventh overall to reach 1,000 career kills. Dobson ranks 11th nationally in points per set (5.16).
Ford joined Dobson on the 2013 A-Sun Championship All-Tournament Team and is also one of the six players in Lipscomb's NCAA history to break 1,000 kills barrier. She was one of four Lady Bisons on the A-Sun All-Conference First Team and finished third in the conference overall in kills per set (3.77). Ford was also third among active career leaders in kills in the A-Sun, now with 1,138 for her career.
Dobson and Ford helped Lipscomb lead the nation in kills per set for most of the season and the Lady Bisons currently rank third (15.03) nationally.
"The seasons that both Jewell and Lauren had were tremendous and the honors were well-deserved," Rosenthal said. "I couldn't be more proud of these two as they continue to be tireless workers. They are always looking for ways to advance their game.
"Beyond the court they are great leaders and phenomenal teammates. I am thrilled for them."
The selections were made by the AVCA Division I All-America Committee: East Region: Mike Johnson, Xavier; East Coast Region: Tonya Johnson, Georgia Tech; Midwest Region, Chris Lamb, Wichita State; North Region: Molly Alvey, Cincinnati; Northeast Region: Sherry Dunbar, Indiana; Pacific North Region: Jennifer Greeny, Washington State; Pacific South Region: Jeff Nelson, New Mexico; South Region: Matt Peck, Middle Tennessee; Southeast Region: Craig Skinner, Kentucky; Southwest Region: Santiago Restrepo, Oklahoma.
The AVCA Awards Chair is Wisconsin head volleyball coach Kelly Sheffield, but because of his responsibilities as a participant in the NCAA Semifinals, Craig Skinner served as acting chair.


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A day after participating in the World Cup qualifying match against Jamaica at El Azteca, Mexico winger Javier Aquino boarded a plane for Europe to join up with his new club, Villarreal.
Aquino is set to join the Yellow Submarine as the club bids to return to La Liga after suffering a surprising relegation last year.
After his deadline beating transfer, the former Cruz Azul attacker is confident he can help in that effort.
"I'm very excited," Aquino said. "In Spain, no one gives you anything, in Mexico either. In any league in the world I don't think anyone gives you anything. And I think for me it will be very easy to adapt because I know what I'm in for."
Aquino joins fellow Mexican internationals Gio Dos Santos, Andres Guardado and Hector Moreno in Spain, as well as erstwhile El Tri attacker Carlos Vela.
Villarreal currently sits in ninth place in the second division in Spain, three points shy of the promotion playoffs, and six points back of an automatic promotion spot.
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Network monitoring software such as IDS typically examines only complete IP datagrams. Thus, attackers are able to fragment their IP traffic to pass through corporate networks undetected and bypass perimeter security devices. While most network monitoring software like IDS is now capable of handling fragmented traffic, intruders still often attempt this type of attack that can bypass IDS and take systems out of commission, or result in information being stolen or corrupted.
As part of its new charter, Foundstone Labs created IPv4Trace, a Win32 C++ programming library. Because IPv4Trace is a Win32 object-oriented port of the OpenBSD 2.8 kernel-land IPv4 fragment reassembly implementation, Win32 programmers can now use the tool to reassemble fragmented IPv4 traffic in programs that process captured network traffic, allowing them to proactively circumvent an attack that can take systems out of commission or result in information being stolen or corrupted.


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RENO, NV - Reno's Maytan Music Center is closing soon, after being open since 1959.
According to a news release, two professional musicians, Steve and Iris Maytan, opened the store with one dream in mind: "Giving every child the chance to play!"
Co-founder Steve Maytan managed the store until his passing in 1997 at 79 years of age. His widow, Iris, and other family members have continued to operate the store.
For decades, Maytan Music has organized concerts for children; immediately followed by the opportunity for next generation kids to sample all kinds of different instruments.
Maytan Music first found a home at 735 S. Center. In 1979, the family built and moved the business into the two-story building next door at 777 S Center.
The three daughters, Marianne, Marilee and Maribeth, and brother, David all play instruments, as does the next generation of the Maytan clan.
"The downturn in the economy, combined with increased competition, has dramatically changed the marketplace," said General Manager Marianne Maytan. "Having taught tens of thousands of budding musicians and provided untold numbers of instruments, sheet music, and concerts, we have reluctantly determined it's time to close the doors. The building has been sold and now all remaining inventory will be sold as well."
Rather than working with a national inventory liquidator, the Maytan family has elected to sell everything directly to the public at prices below wholesale cost. This pricing is effective now.
"We would much prefer to offer the savings directly to our loyal customers and friends," Maytan said.
Pending escrow closing, the final day of operation for Maytan Music has not been determined, but it is expected to occur sometime in March.


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"We are in a golden age of storytelling" was the message shared by the New York Times's assistant managing editor Jim Roberts early on in a session at the News World Summit today named 'Obituary: The death of the traditional news story".
This article is slanted toward journalists. But think about it -- if you are using content, or creating content in your business to drive sales, then in many ways you are being a journalist. Especially if you attend conferences or events and report on those later to your customers/community.
So these 7 tips are pretty interesting and I bet you can incorporate many of them as your develop and promote your content. Like, 'avoid the 900-word valueless story' and 'incorporate live feeds' into your content. Hmmm -- that's an intesting one to get your head wrapped around. But that could be a lot of fun to do, especially at conferences or events.
So check these tips out. They are not your typical 'digital storytelling tips' that are a dime-a-dozen on the web. And I hope you get some good ideas!
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Macomb Mall in Roseville will be the place to get healthy Tuesday through Thursday.
Project Healthy Living (PHL) will be at the mall where a special youth area will feature fitness demonstrations that include dance, martial arts and fencing.
The three-day event in Roseville will be held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
Isetayo Johnson of United Health Organization, parent organization that administers PHL, said young adult volunteers will be mobilized at the Roseville event.
�At Macomb Mall we will be focusing on our younger population,� Johnson said Thursday.
There are 49 sites where Project Healthy Living is scheduled to visit this year and Macomb Mall on Gratiot Avenue in Roseville is one of them.
K.A. Fields, a consultant for United Health Organization, said PHL moves around to malls all over Michigan. She said the goal of Project Healthy Living is to �empower people to monitor their health status.�
�The focus is on pursing healthy lifestyles,� Fields said Tuesday. �If you can test annual, get annual check-ups. It�s the silent killers; people are walking around not knowing they have these diseases.�
In addition to free and low-cost health screenings at the three-day Macomb Mall event, there will also be an opportunity for question-and-answer sessions from experts who volunteer time.
�We have a community resource fair to learn and ask questions at the different booths,� Fields said. �There will be volunteers (from the medical field) who help.�
If you can�t make it to Macomb Mall on March 12-14, then PHL will also hold a Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lakeshore Family YMCA, 23401 E. Jefferson Ave., in St. Clair Shores.
At the St. Clair Shores event, Project Healthy Living will screen youths and young adults for obesity, body mass index, vision, hearing and blood pressure.
�Parents can get free and low-cost health screenings and blood analysis services,� concluded Fields.
Of note, families can also take part in a community resource fair complete with information on pursuing healthy lifestyles, food preparation and fitness.
For more information, call (313) 531-9100 or visit www.projecthealthyliving.org.


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DAYTONA BEACH - The generational gap was bridged Dec. 7 in song and spirit during a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony and Toys for Tots luncheon hosted by the Daytona Beach Navy League at the Halifax River Yacht Club.
Students from Sweetwater Elementary School Peli-Cans and Chorus, Port Orange, were joined by members of the League who rose to their feet to sing the Navy fight song, "Anchors Aweigh" as part of the moving tribute ceremony.
The day held special meaning for Jane Dodson, 94, who arrived in Honolulu on Dec. 3, 1941 to marry her childhood sweetheart Al Dodson on Dec. 11.
"I woke up on the morning of the 7th and thought I was hearing Orson Wells' "War of the Worlds," Dodson recalled. "Everyone ran outside to see what was going on, and we saw the planes with the red circle and the bombs falling." Pilot Al Dodson's plane was shot and caught fire but he managed to escape and survived that day. The couple was married for more than 50 years.
Others were not so lucky. "The memories bothered him for a long time," Dodson said.
However, the memories of this Dec.7, were more of joy than sorrow as the sounds of steel drums, recorders, trumpets, bells and the voices of the Sweetwater music students led by Music Director Merrybeth Schmidt filled the luncheon room.
In addition to the Remembrance Ceremony, the Navy League also incorporated a Toys for Tots drive into the luncheon.
"We donate toys knowing that they will be distributed locally, something we're happy about," Daytona Beach Navy League president Chas Folcik said.
The event was Folcik's last day as president, with Aimi Brown sworn in as the new president. Brown left her native Estonia at the age of 10 in 1945 in a harrowing journey across the Atlantic in a 35-foot boat with 19 others headed for Norfolk, Va.
"It took us 129 days to make the journey, with a few brief stops in other countries," Brown said. "We left because there was a possibility that my dad and some others on board would be sent back to Russia." Santa Claus also arrived on the scene with the ringing of bells, a bag full of presents for the youngsters, and a jolly ole' ho-ho-ho much to the delight of the young students who were eager to greet the familiar guy in red.
Sweetwater students perform for Navy League at Pearl Harbor ceremony
DAYTONA BEACH - The generational gap was bridged Dec. 7 in song and spirit during a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony and Toys for Tots luncheon hosted by the Daytona Beach Navy League at the Halifax River Yacht Club.


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Legendary radio personality Bob Fass revolutionized late night FM radio by serving as a cultural hub for music, politics and audience participation for nearly 50 years. Long before today's innovations in social media, Fass utilized the airwaves for mobilization encouraging luminaries and ordinary listeners to talk openly and take the program in surprising directions. Fass and his committed group of friends, peers, and listeners proved time and time again through massive, planned meetups and other similar events that radio was not a solitary experience but rather a platform to unite communities of like-minded, or even just open-minded, individuals without the dependence on large scale corporate backing. D
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It's a question on the lips of misguided football fans throughout England - why do Manchester City persist with Mario Balotelli?
With the January transfer window now in full swing, Balotelli has been linked with a return to his native Italy after his furious training ground bust-up with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini.
Fellow Premier League bad boy Luis Suarez has also become embroiled in yet another disciplinary row, after the Uruguayan striker appeared to handle the ball in the run-up to his winning goal against Mansfield in the FA Cup.
However, throughout its 20-year existence, the Premier League brand has always relied on 'bad boys' to encapsulate its eccentricity and enchant its millions of fans, all around the world.
The careers of both Balotelli and Suarez have been blighted by countless breaches of indiscipline - Suarez in particular has been involved in a string of far darker brushes with the FA, including an eight-match ban last season for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra.
Many have suggested English football would be better without such scandals, and even Suarez's less serious offence of habitually diving. Even before he had set foot in England, Suarez's name had become synonymous with an incident at Ajax in which he bit PSV Eindhoven's Otman Bakkal and received a seven-match ban.
Fans were given a glimpse of things to come in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final when he infamously hand-balled on the line against Ghana. There was global outrage when Asamoah Gyan missed the subsequent penalty and Uruguay eventually went through.
While nobody is suggesting that racist scandals are a good thing, perhaps training ground bust-ups and controversial penalty decisions are what keeps fans from going insane during football-less weekdays and international breaks?
Balotelli, too, has provided countless fashion and hairstyle insights for the more trendy supporter.
One thing the Premiership is rarely described as is dull, and the escapades of its most notorious stars have undoubtedly played no small part. Yet, it has arguably been weakened in recent years by the departures of Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona, and Cristiano Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, with many of the world's very top players choosing to ply their trade in La Liga.
Ultimately, the roller-coaster ride over the years brought by the likes of Joey Barton, Suarez and Balotelli has given England's top tier the extra edge that makes the Premier League the best in the world.
Barton's escapades were part of the drama on the final day of last season, when the then-QPR midfielder lost his head against Manchester City and took an early bath before City made the most of their one-man advantage and snatched the title from under Manchester United's noses.
Drama, controversy and decadence are not exclusive to the Premier League, but nobody does it better. Why always us?
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Cape Baptist Church
Cape Baptist Church invites the public for a special Easter Celebration Sunday, March 31. The celebration will begin with a complimentary buffet breakfast at 9:30 a.m., followed by an Easter Worship Service at 11 a.m. There will also be a kids program with an Easter Egg Hunt for children 3 years old 2nd grade. All are welcome.
All kids ages 3 years old through 6th grade are welcome to join the church each Wednesday from 6:30-8 .pm. for AWANA Youth Clubs. There will be games, prizes and learning about Jesus.
For more information about these events or any of our ministries, visit www.capebaptist.org or call 239-242-8022. Cape Baptist Church, 435 S.E. 10th Terrace, Cape Coral.
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Community Church
Cape Coral Community Church will hold special Palm Sunday and Easter services. On Palm Sunday, March 24, and Easter, March 31, the church will hold services at 9 and 10:45 a.m. An Easter Egg Hunt will be held following the second service on March 31.
Cape Coral Community Church is located at 811 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape C Coral. For additional information, call 239-574-1148 or visit
Church of the Epiphany
The Fanciscan Mystery Players will present The Way of the Cross, a Lenten mystery play, on Good Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m., at the Church of the Epiphany, 2507 Del Prado Blvd., S., in Cape Coral.
The Way of the Cross is a dramatic multi-media presentation written and directed by Father Francis Pompei, a Franciscan friar from the Holy Name Province. The Way of the Cross features special lighting, inspirational music, drama and soul-searching meditations to represent the Passion and death of Christ.
This performance is free and open to the public.
Faith Bible Fellowship
Faith Bible Fellowship is looking forward to Palm Sunday, March 24, and Easter, March 31, when we will have Pastor Bob Hamway, formerly of Christ Community Church in North Fort Myers, will be the guest speaker. Hamway will bring an encouraging and challenging message each Sunday.
The church will also have a drama by the children and youth and special Easter music by the worship team and musical guest.
Faith Bible Fellowship is a young church in town with ordinary people, but an extraordinary God! Pastor Dan Roth and the FBF family invite the public to join them for praise and worship service Sundays at 10 a.m.. The congregation meets at the Cape Coral Youth Center, located off of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Mid Cape Terrace, at 315 S.W. 2nd Ave, Cape Coral.
For information or directions, visit www.FBF411.com or call 239-458-0020.
Faith Presbyterian Church
The Easter story, singing, dancing, music video by the Faith Presbyterian Church Puppet Team and release of live butterflies are planned for the Resurrection Celebration in Faith Center for children age 3 through 5th Grade, Easter at 9:30 a.m.
Celebrate Easter at Faith Presbyterian with three identical worship services Sunday, March 31. Pastor Tim Halverson will be preaching at all worship services. Enjoy traditional worship with Faith Choir, Faith Ringers and Brass Ensemble. Services are at 8, 9:30, and 11:15 a.m., at Faith Presbyterian, at 4544 Coronado Parkway, Cape Coral.
Holy Week services are Palm Sunday, March 24, Worship, 8:15, 9:30, and 11:15 a.m., Palm Procession at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, March 28, 7 p.m., Lord's Supper Re-enactment; Good Friday, March 29, 7 p.m., in the sanctuary, excerpts of Handel's Messiah. Please visit us at www.FaithCapeCoral.org for more information.
Faith Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian community of joy and excitement that promises to love, comfort, and respect everyone through the challenging power of Christ.
First Christian Church
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The First Christian Church of Cape Coral is hosting a Good Friday event at the Cape Coral Yacht Club, Friday, March 29 , at 1 p.m. Free music, food and worship service. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. For dinner reservations, call 239-574-7272.
Messiah Lutheran Church
Messiah Lutheran Church at 2691 N.E. Pine Island Road has scheduled the following Holy Week Services: Palm Sunday, March 24, 8 and 11 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, March 28, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Good Friday, March 29, 12 and 6:30 p.m.; Easter Vigil, Saturday, March 30, 8 p.m.; Easter, Sunday, March 31, 7, 9 and 11 a.m.
"The Easter Story," depicting the Passion story of Jesus, will be presented in a live drive-through viewing, today, March 23, at Messiah Lutheran Church.
The public is invited to drive through from the comfort and safety of the car to view the live 12-scenes that depict the life of Jesus, his suffering, death and resurrection. The presentation will be from 7-9 p.m. each night.
A free-will donation is welcome. For more information, call 995-0133.


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|Daniel Chadwick Willis house
Daniel Chadwick Willis was the father of Augustine Willis, the husband of my great aunt. Daniel lived all his life in the Smyrna area of Carteret County, North Carolina. When he died in 1887 he was buried on his property in a family plot which is now on Hill Road. His was the first grave or at least the oldest one that has a marker. His wife, Lydia Dixon Willis followed a year later.
Unfortunately the small plot got a lot of use over the next few years as Daniel's children and grandchildren filled it out. The last person buried there was his namesake, Daniel, Jr. in 1930. I don't know when the family plot got a name but it is now known as the Daniel Chadwick Willis Family Cemetery.
I wasn't able to find any photos of the cemetery online but did locate this picture of Daniel's house that was built in 1880.


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December 3, 2012 - Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBSNC), and the UNC School of Medicine are collaborating to create a physician assistant (PA) master's degree program designed for returning military veterans with input from the United States Army Special Operations Command team at Fort Bragg, N.C.
The program will build on the medical experience and training that Special Forces Medical Sergeants receive during their service and provide opportunities for veterans who want to transfer their unique and hard-earned skills into the health care system. This collaborative effort will improve health care access for North Carolinians by reducing the shortage of health care professionals in our state.
BCBSNC has pledged $1.2 million over the next four years to help UNC establish the master's curriculum and hire full-time program staff. A significant portion of the grant will provide scholarship funds through the Medical Foundation of North Carolina to assist Special Forces Medical Sergeants who have transitioned out of the military. The program will be based in the School of Medicine's Department of Allied Health Sciences.
"Collaborating on creative approaches like this program will help us tackle the challenges our health care system is facing," said Brad Wilson, BCBSNC president and CEO. "It's a simple equation: we need more physician assistants in North Carolina, and our veterans want the jobs. When these medics return home, they'll have the opportunity to take their experience in the field and use it to advance their careers and continue to care for patients."
|Thomas W. Ross, UNC President; Col. Peter J. Benson, Deputy Chief of Staff Surgeon, U.S. Army Special Operations Command; Brad Wilson, President and CEO, BCBSNC; Holden Thorp, UNC Chancellor; Bruce A. Cairns, MD, Director, NC Jaycee Burn Center; and William L. Roper, MD, MPH, Dean, UNC School of Medicine, at the announcement of the PA program collaboration on December 3, 2012, at the Rizzo Center in Chapel Hill.
The United States and North Carolina are facing a deepening shortage of doctors and primary care physicians. Some figures estimate that by 2020, there will be a national shortage of about 150,000 physicians and 65,000 primary care physicians. And in North Carolina, almost 1 million people live in areas that do not have enough health care professionals to effectively serve their communities. UNC will create a two-year curriculum with training rotations at UNC Hospitals and free clinics around the state. The program's training will focus on primary care to meet the needs of underserved communities in North Carolina.
"We know that the majority of our Special Forces Medical Sergeants want to continue their careers in medicine to help improve the health and lives of our citizens, but many are unsure of what path to take when they transition out of the military," said United States Army Special Operations Command Surgeon Colonel Peter J. Benson. "This program gives our veterans the education and opportunity to lend their unique health care and leadership skills to benefit citizens across North Carolina."
Research has indicated there will be high interest and participation in the program. A 2010 national survey of Special Forces Medical Sergeants revealed that nine out of ten respondents wanted to pursue a career in health care outside of a military setting, and about half were interested in becoming PAs.
"This collaboration is evidence of our shared commitment to veterans, providing access to primary care and improving the health of all North Carolinians," said Dr. William L. Roper, MD, MPH, UNC School of Medicine dean and UNC Health Care CEO. "Physician assistants play a vital role in the primary care setting, and our medically trained soldiers return to us well-equipped to meet the needs of underserved communities. North Carolina, in particular, provides many opportunities for our veterans who want to pursue a long-term career in medicine."
Since 2009, the UNC School of Medicine and the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center (JSOMTC) at Fort Bragg have collaborated to enhance medical training, care and innovation in underserved areas of North Carolina. Their existing collaboration will influence the development of the new master's degree program with an executive advisory board seeking input from JSOMTC.
"I'm extremely proud that the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is part of this initiative," said Chancellor Holden Thorp, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. "It's one more example of how our campus has worked with the United States Armed Forces since World War I to train our soldiers and to help the people of North Carolina."
The UNC Master's of Physician Assistant Studies degree program, pending approval by the Board of Governors, is in the early planning stages and plans to enroll its first class of student veterans in 2015.
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Elaine Moonyean Nelson, 79, of Vashon Island, WA, and a native of Huntington, IN, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012, at Vashon Community Care Center.
Mrs. Nelson studied and taught music and performed with The Honolulu Harmonizers on radio station WOWO, Fort Wayne. She had lived in Germany; Fort Lewis, WA; and Okinawa before moving to Bellingham, WA, in 1969 and living there until 2007. She was a Girl Scout leader and was active in the PTA.
She was born April 1, 1933, in Huntington to Arthur Leroy "Roy" and Opal Call Cheesman. She married Darl Dean Nelson on Aug. 15, 1954, and they were married for 27 years.
Survivors include four daughters, Lorelei (Peter) Carlander and Christine (Tim) Marsh, both of Vashon, WA; Karen (Richard) Rasmussen, of Ocean Shores, WA; and Kathryn (David) Weiss, of Bellingham, WA; a sister, Lorraine Cheesman Black, of Mesa, AZ; a brother, Robert Cheesman, of Bellingham, WA; 12 grandchildren, Nicholas Carlander, Matthew Carlander, Brandon Marsh, William Marsh, Christopher Rasmussen, Nathan Rasmussen, Lucas Rasmussen, Elisa Weiss, Tristan Weiss, Kiersten Nelson, Foster Nelson and Eric Nelson; and one great-grandchild.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at 2 p.m. on Vashon Island, WA.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP), Mar 16 - Jackson Family Wines, one of the nation's largest wine producers, has purchased nearly 400 acres of land in the Willamette Valley.The purchase by the company best known for its Kendall-Jackson brand is the first large-scale acquisition of Oregon vineyard lands by a California winemaker, The Oregonian newspaper reported (http://is.gd/3fTUfH ).The company said it looks forward to producing high-quality Oregon pinot noir at the three parcels: two in the Eola-Amity Hills growing area and one farther south in the foothills near Dallas. The company purchased Willamette Valley pinot noir grapes during the 2012 harvest and was impressed by the quality of the fruit, said Barbara Banke, chairwoman of Jackson Family Wines. ``I admire pinot noirs from the Willamette Valley and its sub-appellations like Eola-Amity Hills,'' Banke said in a statement.The company's has not disclosed how much it paid for the land. Wine industry reports said the parcels were previously owned by Commonfund, a Connecticut-based institutional investor.Wine Business Monthly ranks Jackson Family Wines as the ninth largest wine producer in the country. Interest in the Willamette Valley by the prominent winemaker could enhance the region's reputation for pinot noir.``There's plenty of market to go around,'' Willamette Valley Vineyards founder Jim Bernau told the Statesman Journal (http://is.gd/WFejLm). ``I welcome the further development of the Oregon wine industry.''Earlier this month, Wine Spectator reported that Jackson Family Wines was interested in the Oregon vineyards. The company wouldn't confirm its plans at that time, but the article got plenty of attention in Oregon's wine country.``It's the talk of the neighborhood. In fact, the valley,'' said Pat Dudley, president and marketing director of Bethel Heights Vineyard.


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Approved unanimously, the Bullying, Harassment and Intimidation Prohibition Policy was developed with help from community groups and the Safe Schools Task Force. Next, the district will create procedures to carry out the policy, which calls for school officials report incidents of bullying or harassment, prevention programs and disciplinary actions for those who violate the policy.
"The taunting, getting beat up in the locker room — those episodes are so powerful at destroying children's lives," said trustee Kevin Beiser, the board's first openly gay member. "We have to stand up for those children's lives. You cannot turn a blind eye when you observe bullying of your students at your school."
Trustees also passed a resolution in support of AB 9, "Seth's Law," that would require all California school districts to adopt anti-bullying policies similar to the one approved for the San Diego Unified School District. Authored by Tom Ammiano, D-San Francisco, the legislation is named for Seth Walsh, a 13-year-old Tehachapi boy who killed himself last year after enduring years of bullying that targeted him because he was gay.
Members of the Hoover High School Gay Straight Alliance cheered the board's actions. Several students expressed hope that the new policy would improve the climate at their campus and others.
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The Spencer County Tea Party will meet at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan 19, at the Farm Bureau Insurance building, 695 Taylorsville Road (next to Dairy Queen).
Congressman Brett Guthrie will be in Spencer County on Thursday.
Guthrie's visit is part of his "Listening Sessions" to be conducted in each of the 21 counties in the Second District during January 2012.
During the listening sessions, individuals will be able to ask questions or offer ideas on what Congress should be doing, according to a news release from Guthrie's office. A constituent services representative will also be available to assist with any specific questions individuals may have about a federal government agency or service.
The Spencer County Library is hosting the following events in January:
Children's story time
Story time is hosted every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Story time includes reading stories and making new friends. This month, story time will focus on time, money and bears. Please note, if Spencer County Schools are canceled due to weather, story time is canceled also.
Celebrate Chinese New Year
Margaret Glasford hosted her 15th annual Christmas party just prior to the holiday season.
"It's a fun family tradition," Glasford said. "Everyone either bakes their cookies at home and brings them to share, or they bake cookies at the party."
Sugar cookies are the favorite, so the group baked and decorated over 200 of them. This year, many of the sugar cookies were baked ahead of time, she said, "so the little ones could start decorating as soon as they arrived at the party."
According to a news release, The Spencer County Sheriff's Department will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints over the New Year's holiday at locations approved by the sheriff's department policy and procedures manual.
Special traffic enforcement and saturation patrols will also be dispatched to high collision areas.
Taylorsville resident Kathy S. Shingleton Jamison recently had a poem entitled, "Shining Star" published in Eber and Wein's 2011 "From a Window: Sights Unseen" contest series.
Jamison said she has been writing all of her life and this was not the first time she's been selected for publication. Her poem, "Shining Star," highlights the story of the Christmas star, which shined above the stable where Jesus was kept in his first days. The poetry book can be purchased through Amazon.com.
On Dec. 15, in Lexington, Taylorsville Police Officer Daniel Wills received an award for his efforts in combating intoxicated drivers on the streets in the community.
Kentucky State Police's Shop with a Trooper program helped 28 Spencer County children and youth have a merry Christmas this year.
Hosting a New Year's Eve party this year? Taylorsville Police Chief Toby Lewis shared the following tips to host your party responsibly:
1. Control access to the alcohol you provide.
• Avoid serving from common sources such as kegs or punch bowls.
• Consider hiring a trained professional to serve drinks at your party.
• Be sure that whoever does pour the drinks is not consuming alcohol and monitors other guests' consumption.
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2012 Upper Midwest Regional Emmy® Honors The PlayList for "The Brush Off!"
WDSE•WRPT's showcase for the arts is honored with a Regional Emmy Award. The Brush Off, created by The PlayList, highlights the annual quick paint competition hosted by the Grand Marais Art Colony on the stunning shore of Lake Superior. The special was produced and edited by Steven Ash and Karen Sunderman, with WDSE photographers Judy Morrissey and Ted Pellman, and production support from Nick Clingman and Jacob LeBeau.
"It is inspiring to work with the arts community and to showcase their amazing talent on a statewide basis through The PlayList," says Karen Sunderman, host/producer of The PlayList. "When that work is recognized by peers within the television industry, it's great confirmation that we're conveying the quality of creative life in our area."
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DIXON – The school board will decide tonight just how much of $2.9 million in renovations planned at Reagan Middle School will be done this summer.
Dixon Superintendent Michael Juenger will present the board with five options. Two of those options, which tackle a smaller portion of the project, are the most likely to be chosen, he said.
The first option calls for replacing windows for $300,000 and the cafeteria roof for $190,000.
Juenger said the school has broken windows and the cafeteria roofing is near the end of its life span, and falling apart in some areas.
The second option adds replacing lighting in the school's newer addition for $255,000.
A $62,000 energy grant might offset lighting costs, and the new lights are expected to save the district in utility costs.
Since the board levied 5 cents in taxes in its health, life, safety fund, it will not need to borrow money to do the work, Juenger said.
Also, the overall tax bill from the school will not increase, because the district paid off a $296,000 bond and will pay off another next fiscal year.
"Without raising taxes, we have some flexibility to do this work without extending those bonds, and that'll be part of the discussion [tonight]," Juenger said.
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One option adds $580,000 to replace boilers, piping, pumps and heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls. Another adds nearly $1.6 million to replace roofs, ceilings, piping and insulation.
There are advantages to doing everything under one contract, rather than in phases, such as capitalizing on lower interest rates, not missing out on one-time grants and capitalizing sooner on energy and operational savings, he said.
The superintendent said strategic planning and facilities committees will be appointed that can look at the long-term goal for funding the $2.9 million project.
"We can put some of that stuff off for them to look at," Juenger said.
Also, the board will approve its budget and place it on public display for 30 days.
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The Dixon School Board meets at 6:30 p.m. today at the administration office, 1335 Franklin Grove Road.
Go to www.dixonschools.org or call the district administration office, 815-284-7722, for an agenda.


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As to the manufacturer name, I can not comment. They must be local to your area. We do not see those names here.
There is a vast range of engine oils alone and probably a similar number of manufacturers claiming theirs is best.
One of the common debates is about silicone engine oil.
If you can not decide which is best I suggest your stick with the popular brands until you decide otherwise.
AS for the use of oil with special additives I recomend extreme caution. You need to be sure that the manufacturers claims will be realised and that these modified oils are specifically suitable for the vehicle
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It's virtually impossible to define a "best" lubricant since the real world throws so many variables at us. Hence, this topic usually ends up as a bunch of people's opinions, experiences, hear say, a bit of (usually suspect) test data thrown in, etc.
I've been delving into engine oils to some extent over the past couple of years, ever since I decided to try one of those oils with "special additives". Let's see if I can summarize my findings. In other words, here is my opinion .
The quality of the lubricant it important, but probably the more important thing is to "change" the lubricant periodically. If one wants to just stick with low cost dino oil, that's fine. Personally, I'd avoid the "no-name" brands, but other than that, you are probably fine to choose whatever you like. For the engine, change the oil and filter according to the manual and you should be good to go. Make sure you keep within the manufacturer's recommendations for grade and weight as indicated above.
People are aware that their engine oil needs regular changing, but many tend to forget about all the other fluids in their car. Many of these "other" fluids only need to be changed every couple of years. It's easy to forget or lose track (unless one is relying on the dealer and their servicing schedule.) Other fluids include transmissions, differentials, brake system, power steering, radiator, perhaps hydraulic clutch, etc. I shake my head when I hear of automatic transmission problems on (say) 8 yo cars. The ATF probably got changed once around the 2 or 3 year mark while still under warranty, then got forgotten about. Owners don't have a clue when the last fluid change was done and blame their car for being a piece of junk because they now have a $1000+ bill for transmission work. (Note - there could be many reasons for transmission problems. I'm just making a point.)
If you want to consider synthetic fluids, you are now into another realm. There is much debate regarding synthetics. I'm not going to get into it (much) here except to say that one is probably best to do a little studying, if so inclined. In general, I'd say that they are superior. Can you extend change intervals? Lots of debate here. I'm going to stay out of it for the moment. What brand to chose? I'll leave that up to you. One of the more commonly selected brands is Mobil 1. It is generally regarded as a quality product AND it is readily available. You can find it at Walmart.
The ONE place to be wary about the use of synthetic oil is in a manual transmission. A manual transmission has two conflicting needs from the oil. First, it requires lubrication for the bearings and gears (which synthetic provides very well). Second, it needs SOME friction for proper synchromesh unit operation. Synthetic oils can be "too good" and not provide sufficient friction, thus the synchos take longer to do their thing and grinding can result. One oil that supposedly addresses this is the "NS" products from Redline.
I consider the oils like Redline, Amsoil and Royal Purple to be in a different class from the "big boys" synthetics. These are smaller companies usually concocting special blends for higher performance. Just keep in mind that "higher performance" may or may not be what you need or want for your daily driver. Some of these oils don't even have the usual industry certifications. (I've seen a lot of discussion about this regarding Amsoil.) Availability is another issue. If you are going to go this route, you have a choice. Become familiar with the products and make an educated decision, or alternately, place your trust in "someone" and accept the outcome.
There can be many valid reasons for considering an upgrade of your car's fluids. Climate, towing, offroading, auto-cross, etc. Each person will have to decide for themselves the "value" that comes with the associated cost.
One point I would like to make concerns the engine oil filter. A quality filter can go a long way towards reducing wear on an engine. All indications are that the Subaru Purolator filter is actually a darn good filter. If you want to move a step up, I'd suggest the Purolator PureONE filter. (If you buy a case of 12, you should be able to negotiate anywhere from 25% to 50% off list.) I'm also a fan of the use of oil filter magnets. A one time purchase item. The magnet will capture "any" size of magnetic particle, even those that would flow right through the filter.
You can get even more esoteric with lubricants if you want. I've come come across a few people using Motul products. Personally, I'm using SynLube. (Talk about a product that is "out there"! )
The prior point about longevity of the drivetrain vs the rest of the car is a good one. (Oops... that's in another current thread somewhere.) One can go nuts making their drivetrain last virtually forever if they want to, however, the springs will probably be poking out of the seat and the seat will be probably be sinking through the floorboards. A certain "balance" needs to be struck.
So chose your lubricants and fluids wisely. Right now, after typing all this, I think my "fluid" of choice is a beer!
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Posted 08 September 2002 - 12:09 PM
BTW, I'm drinking a beer as I type this
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canedog18 - I don't know what you are experiencing with synthetic oil in your manual transmission. By no means am I saying that synthetics should not be used. It's just that they "may" affect synchromesh operation in a negative manner. From what I've read, the results of using synthetic in a manual transmission vary drastically. All over the spectrum from "now I'm getting grinding" to "no change" to "now it's smooth as butter". And there doesn't seem to be much of a pattern either. I believe the driver and their shifting style is the biggest variable.
There is a current topic (on page 2 right now) about oil filter magnets. The info you asked for is there.
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Posted 15 September 2002 - 12:11 PM
Bottom line in my opinion. Synthetics in the engine and diffs, but leave the trans for the conventional lube.
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Posted 16 September 2002 - 10:28 PM
Good to read up on to help when making lube choices. No additives going in to my subie. Castrol Syntech ( you get the best of both worlds) in the crankcase and standard lubes in everything else. I have known about the big teflon debate for years now and I have never used anything with it. As far as filters go, Puralator's are all that I have ever used. Fluid of choice is whiskey for now(as in right now).
The solgan said it all:
Pure oil now,
Pure oil later,
Puralator filters.
(Did I spell that right?)
I think that I have filtered enough J.D. for tonite and now I'm off to bed, unless the wife makes me sleep on the couch.
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Fantasy baseball owners finally had a chance to see what Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez could do through a full season in 2013.
So, why isn't he getting more respect?
Perez finally stayed healthy last year, and it showed at the plate. He finished with solid across-the-board stats, including a .291 average, 13 HRs and 79 RBIs. He finished seventh among catchers in our Roto Rater, and he closed the year by hitting .318 with nine HRs and 37 RBIs in August/September. He's also shown a knack for hitting with RISP.
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Perez is a consistent contact hitter across the board, the highlight a .318 average at Kauffman Stadium last season. Considering Perez turns 24 in May, it's not a stretch to compare him to Yadier Molina, who wasn't this good at the plate early in his career.
Of course, owners are wary of Perez's injury history, which derailed his sleeper value in 2011-12. Perez dealt with a torn meniscus in '12 and a concussion in '13, and that might be part of the reason he flew under the radar in 2013.
Still, value hunters will like this pick. Perez was a 14th round pick in our first Experts Mock Draft, and his stock isn't going to go up much further than that in the spring. The Fantasy Source projects Perez to hit .293 with 15 HRs and 80 RBIs this season. He's not that far off of Joe Mauer, who finished less than a point ahead of him in Roto Rater value last season.
Highlight Perez as a middle-round sleeper. Provided he stays healthy, owners will start giving him the respect he deserves by 2015.


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LAKE PLACID - A celebration of skiing. A celebration of the outdoors.
That's how the atmosphere felt during the 31st Lake Placid Loppet cross-country ski races on the trails at the Olympic Sports Complex on Saturday, Jan. 26.
More than 360 skiers participated in the races, which included freestyle and classic technique styles at both 50- and 25-kilometer distances.
Article Photos
Bundled and bandaged up to ward off the cold, Lake Placid's David Hunter of Lake Placid finishes the 25-kilometer classic race of the 31st Lake Placid Loppet Jan. 26 at the Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenberg.
Lou Reuter/Lake Placid News
After a lack of snow forced the cancellation of the Loppet a year ago, and following a bone-chilling cold snap earlier in the week, competitors skied under bright blue skies in brisk, but not biting temperatures. For many, including the hoards of locals who took to the trails, the cold. crisp, sunny day made for ideal conditions.
"It's so beautiful out there," said Mike Richter, the former star goaltender of the New York Rangers. "It's such a great spot in the woods here, and to be outdoors on a day like this, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I had a great time today."
Richter, who owns a home in Lake Placid, skied in the 25k freestyle race, and said he was impressed with the quantity and the quality of skiers who competed.
"I'm a competitive guy, but there are some great skiers out here," he said. "A race like this really shows you at what point you stand in the crowd. My goal was to finish this race and enjoy myself. I accomplished both."
Robert Duncan Douglas, a longtime competitor at endurance events in Lake Placid, won the overall 50k freestyle title. He finished the two-loop, 25k course in 2 hours, 29 minutes, 38.39 seconds. The 47-year old from Honeoye Falls finished 16 seconds ahead of his friend and runner-up Jason Hetenbaugh, who hails from the same hometown.
"This is probably the best course in North America," said Douglas, who represented the United States as a biathlete at the 1992 and '94 Olympic Winter Games. "The trails are challenging and well laid out, and you get a nice mix of skiers with different abilities. It's a race for everybody."
Two Quebec visitors who were first-time competitors in the race also took home titles. Veronique Fortin, a 33-year-old from Gatineau, had an incredible performance in winning the women's overall 25k freestyle crown. It marked the first time Fortin has ever raced on cross-country skis, and she won in 1:25:12.9, which was also good enough for ninth place overall in the race.
"I'm a cyclist, and a bunch of friends who I ride with got me to come here," Fortin said. "I really wanted to just try to have fun and see if I was up for the challenge. I did really well on the uphills, but the downhills were tricky. I really had to concentrate on keeping my balance."
Matthew Piper, an All-American skier from Paul Smith's College, took the men's 25k freestyle overall win in 1:15:38.06.
Another one of the numerous Quebec skiers who visited, James Coulton, won the men's 25k classic race in 1:20:31.6 while Ottawa's Anna Crawford won the women's championship in 1:30:15.34, which was also good enough for fifth overall.
Bruce MacNeil of Rosemere, Quebec won the overall 50k classic title, finishing more than 10 minutes ahead of the next closest racer. In his first appearance in the Loppet, the 41-year-old won in 2:58.55.55, with Erick Sime of Avon, Conn. placing second in 3:09.35.09.
"I heard about this race from my friends," MacNeil said. "I think this is the hardest competition I've ever done in terms of the terrain. There's nothing like it. I was hoping to place well and winning was just a bonus. It was fun and demanding."
Matt Cook, a Saranac Lake native who is attending Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, returned to the Adirondacks for the race and placed fourth overall in the 50k Classic. He crossed the line in 3:16:00.32.
"It was good to be back home again. It was nice to be back on skis again," said Cook, a former member of the U.S. Nordic Combined national team. "It was a little nerve racking being in a race again, and I would like to think I held it together. It was tough, but I had a blast."
While some skiers were racing for titles, Saranac Lake's John Dimon was just happy to be out on the trails doing what he likes to do best. Dimon was in the 25k classic race and finished 62nd overall, crossing the line in 2:15:02.79.
"It's been about 20 years since I've last been in this race," Dimon said. "I was hoping to do this last year but the race didn't happen, and I wasn't going to miss it this year. I saw so many friends out here. This race draws a ton of good local skiers.
"I moved here in 1987, and the people I met in this race back then are still coming back," Dimon added. "There is a big group of endurance-type athletes in our area, and I'd like to think I'm one of them. I love biking, roller-blading and cross country skiing is my favorite. Being in a race like this really makes me feel like I'm part of the community."
Greg Stratford, who has been the Lake Placid Loppet race director for more than 20 years, said the event couldn't take place without the dedication of the crew of about 50 Olympic Regional Development Authority employees and volunteers who dedicate themselves to making the event first-rate.
"It was an awesome day," Stratford said. "What I take the greatest pride in is knowing we have a group of workers and volunteers who really make this race work. Everybody is doing their job and knows what they are doing. We were fortunate to have pretty good snow cover after the thaw, but there were spots on the course where we had to do a lot of shoveling."
"For the most part, the colder temperatures kept the snow right where we wanted it," Stratford added. "We were a little concerned earlier in the week that we might have to push the race back a little bit on Saturday due to the cold, but that didn't happen. The temperatures warmed up slightly during the day. When the sun popped up over the ridge, it was a balmy 1 degree. It was 6 degrees at 10 a.m., and at noon, it was 10.
"This race has a very loyal clientele that comes back each year all revved up and ready to go. It's a fun race and I'd love to see that it gets the notoriety that it deserves."


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Potty Training Support
Here is a post for us to give advice to Moms who are potty training or getting ready to potty train.
Please share your best potty training tips!
- See the replies below for tips on potty training. Share your tips, too
- Please feel free to start your own post on the group!
- You may also want to see the tips listed here: Potty Training tips!
February 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM
The 3 day Potty Training Method
(from the post Lets begin!)
I recommend looking into the Lora Jenson Ebook at http://www.3daypottytraining.com/
Here are some highlights:
- Start the process off by dressing your child in big kid underwear and a T-shirt only.
- Throw away all the diapers in the house - you both need to know there is no going back.
- Give liquids and keep eyes on your child reminding them every 30 mins to tell you if they have to potty.
- When you catch them in the act, say yuck run to the potty, let them finish on the potty and praise their accomplishments.
- Finally give a snack without saying it's for using the potty and keep doing this every time you catch your child in the act.
- Once your child starts going in the potty when asked or by themselves, PRAISE them. Call a friend for more praise!
- That night stop liquids 2-3 hours before bed. At bed time, have them potty, dress them in underwear and put them to bed.
- Wake them the next morning just before their normal wake time and put them on the toilet. Start day two and three as you did day one.
- Good luck and happy potty training!
What you will need
(from the post What you will need!)
What you will need before you start!
* Your child's favorite liquid and plenty of it!
* Your child's favorite special snack (i.e. Fruit snacks, M&Ms, Crackers etc).
* Big Kid underwear, at least 20 pair. It will be helpful if your child helps pick out their favorite design. Do NOT purchase pull ups, this only confuses your child since pull-ups are diaper like.
* Potty chair or potty seat
February 20, 2011 at 11:04 AM
(From this post on the group: Are you ready??)
Are You Ready?
This is even harder to determine than if your Child is ready! I know the thought of no diapers is very appealing but are you ready to give up 3 days, are you ready for the mess and are you determined enough to NOT give up once you start? If you answered no to any of these questions then you may not be ready.
You have to give up 3 days for this method to work. You must devote the 3 potty training days to your child. You will not be able to leave the house for shopping excursions, play on your PC while your child is 2 rooms away or even be away from your child except for very short burst of time. You need to keep your eyes on your child at all times!
**In addition, if you have other children at home it is suggested that you have help or send that child to a sitter so that your focus is on your potty training child**
Most IMPORTANTLY once you start this method you CAN'T stop! Even if you start to get discouraged you need to stick with it. By stopping you will only be confusing your child; they need to know that using the potty is the only option. If you do give up it may be even harder next time you start the potty training process.
Is Your Child Ready?
(from the post Readiness Test!!)
Children's Readiness test!
Before starting this test you MUST omit the bedtime bottle/ sippy your child may be receiving. In order for this test to work your child needs to have a reasonably empty bladder. You need to break the bedtime bottle/ sippy before starting to potty train.
Once your child is no longer taking in liquid before bed you are ready to administer the true readiness test to determine if your child is really ready to potty train.
Let the test begin!!
* First Stop giving your child liquids about 2 hours before bedtime.
* Put a dry diaper on your child just before placing child in bed for the night.
*First thing in the morning, right before your child is fully awake, check their diaper. If the diaper is dry then he is ready. You must check before your child is fully awake because most bedwetting is done once the child is first awake.
Signs your child may be ready:
(from the post: Is your child READY to be potty trained?)
- Your child is staying dry for longer periods of time (often two hours or more). This indicates that her bladder capacity is increasing.
- Your child recognizes when she is in the process of urinating or voiding. If you try to potty train before this time, you'll likely run into trouble, since your child isn't really aware of what she's doing and so is unable to control something she can't understand.
- Your child is able to easily pull her pants up and down. She may not have had any reason to do so in the past, but luckily, of all the readiness factors, this skill is easily learned.
- Your child can follow simple instructions. There are many steps to using the toilet that we take for granted as adults. For example-- go to the bathroom, turn on the light, pull down your pants and underwear, sit on the potty, wipe your bottom, flush the toilet, wash your hands-- the list goes on, so this is a very important skill.
- Your child is able to sit and engage in an activity for several minutes without becoming distracted or irritable.
- Your child is walking and running well. Because the urge to potty is often sudden in toddlers, and because a potty isn't always steps away, it's important for your child to be able to make it to the toilet before an accident occurs.
- Finally, and perhaps most importantly, your child shows interest and desire. Interest in keeping dry or clean. Interest in wearing "big kid" underwear. Interest in what you're doing when you go potty and a desire to do what you're doing.
Remember, age is not the most important factor. Potty training will be best accomplished when your child's physical and emotional development are taken into account as well.
Check out theis post on our group, too:
Is your Child Ready...Questions??
by angel11111February 20, 2011 at 1:38 PM
Here is what we did my DS is 2 1/2 and we have him fully potty trained it took us 4 months but we got it done he is pee, poop, and night trained. We got rid of the diapers period! It took us 4 months becuase we kept putting him in pull ups and he just thought of them as diapers so we starting just putting him in underware and once we went stright to underware he was pee trained in a week, when he has to pee and he can't get there by himself he will say mama pee or dada pee, if he has to poop he will say poop and he is also behind on his speech but he was able to pick up these words pretty easily. At first we where still putting him in pull ups for bed time but we decided that we did not want to keep wasting money on them so we cut him off of drinking at 7 (his bed time is 830) and before bed we put him on the toilet to poop and pee and then brush his teeth then he goes to bed and he wakes up dry every morning. You can try the three day method but I chose to do it my own way and it worked almost like the three day but it took a couple weeks instead of 3 days.
by bamababe1975February 28, 2011 at 9:23 PM
My #1 tip is to BE PATIENT! I promise you, the harder you push, the harder it will be because potty training is the one thing they feel they can control, usually, and they'll fight you just as hard as you try.
For my own two, buying special panties with Tinkerbell or Disney Princesses on them was incentive enough to make them start trying. I let them run around naked during the day because I was a stay at home mom and we had hardwood floors throughout for easy cleanup. I only had to clean one wet mess the entire time I trained, though, and both girls trained at once since they're only 11mos apart.
March 2, 2011 at 1:10 PM
My biggest one that we use in our classroom is NO PULL UPS. Wetting in the underware may make more laundry but the pull up pulls the moisture away from the body like a diaper. Being in we underware makes most kids uncomfortable. Im just letting my son run around naked right now. Also once you start dont stop. Its confusing. It may take 3 days and it may take 12 months but eventually they WILL go potty!
Good Luck Everyone and have a wonderful potty training journey!
by pinkm143March 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Never use pull ups! They teach a child it's ok to pee in something they pull up, just like they pull up underwear. Kinda counter productive!
Start potty training from day 1! Well not day 1 but as soon as your child is walking. I don't mean have them use the potty but when you are DH are going have the child in there with you and tell them what is going on. This helps soooooo much. Also start taking the poop and flushing it with a gentle reminder that big kids/moms/dads go poop and pee in the potty.
This will help soooo much when their body is finally ready because they already know what goes on in there!
by lukesmyboyMarch 2, 2011 at 7:44 PM
I say really start from day one!!! My son went potty for the fist time when he was an hour old. We have talked about going potty and given him chances to pee from birth! We keep his diaper dry as much as we could checking it often when he wore one so he didnt get used to being wet.
Quoting pinkm143:
Start potty training from day 1! Well not day 1 but as soon as your child is walking. I don't mean have them use the potty but when you are DH are going have the child in there with you and tell them what is going on. This helps soooooo much. Also start taking the poop and flushing it with a gentle reminder that big kids/moms/dads go poop and pee in the potty.
This will help soooo much when their body is finally ready because they already know what goes on in there!
by LovesFredricMarch 6, 2011 at 6:09 PMBe positive about accidents! They happen & use them to encourage/remind how your child will do better next time!


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Criminal justice students look for gems among junk
You can learn a lot about a person by rummaging through the rubbish.
For RU criminal justice students learning how to track down crime suspects, diving into trash bins and digging through the garbage can provide tons of useful information, even if the process is disgusting.
"All you need to find in the trash are two words, and you can go from there and get a profile of someone," said Jake Worrell, referring to a person's first and last name. Worrell was among the 39 students in Radford University Professor Tod Burke's criminal investigative theory class who presented reports after an assignment during fall semester to hunt for informational treasure in the trash. It's an exercise Burke gives his classes each semester to teach his students, many of whom aspire to be criminal investigators, how to properly search for gems among junk.
A week before the presentations, the students divided into seven groups and searched large trash bins on and off campus, finding loads upon loads of discarded materials. Among the more interesting items found by the garbage detectives were an active debit card (oops!), a seductive love note and a pizza box on which had been scribbled "I will burn this place down."
"If there is a fire on campus, we may have a suspect," Burke told the class, only partly joking.
Such finds are rare but teach a useful lesson: Information found in the garbage can be abundant for investigating officers, at least those willing to do the dirty work.
"Officers go through a lot of means to investigate people, and sometimes it's as easy as going to the curbside and finding a person's trash," Burke said. "People don't like to do it because it's messy. Well, police work is messy. This just happens to be literally messy."
But is it legal?
Yes, said Burke, who served as a police officer in Maryland before becoming an educator. "You do not need a warrant to get trash from a curb because it is discarded material."
However, there could be a dispute about whether a police officer entered a person's property when gathering curbside trash.
"So it's best to get it from a Dumpster," the professor instructed.
Once Burke's student groups had each secured a bag of trash from a bin and thoroughly examined and photographed the smelly contents to seek names attached to the belongings, many of them found social media websites useful for piecing together profiles of a person.
"We got a good bag," said Abbey Smith, a senior criminal justice major from Richmond. "We found a person's major and minor, where he was from and photos."
One of Smith's partners for the exercise, Emily Stike, added that when plugging a name into social media websites, "you can pretty much find anything you want in many cases."
In addition to learning investigative skills, Burke's students learned another valuable lesson about discarding belongings: "Make sure you shred your personal information before you toss it in the trash," said Stike, a criminal justice major from Radford.
Brennan Gravley will second that notion. His group was the one that discovered the active debit card along with store receipts containing numbers matching the bank card. The receipts were from purchases made a week before the students rummaged through the card owner's trash.
In case you're wondering: Gravley and his partners cut up the debit card and did not contact its owner. "That could have been an awkward phone conversation," said the criminal justice major from Hillsville.
The class also learned about the potential for identity theft if personal information is not properly shredded. "You could easily pull a fraud scheme from this," said Ariel Diaz, a junior from Marion majoring in criminal justice, Spanish and history. "It's really scary."
Burke noted that individuals should take the same safety precautions when discarding tangible items as they do to protect themselves on the Internet. "People put strict privacy settings on their computers and social network sites, but they often forget about the paper trail they leave behind," the professor explained.
Burke said he plans the exercise each semester to teach his students two lessons: The first is that anyone—an investigator or a would-be criminal—can gain a lot of information from a person's trash. The second lesson is always to take care of your personal information.
"Shred," he told the class. "One person's trash can be another person's gold."


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Ballots for the Nov. 2 general election will be arriving in the mailboxes of Curry County registered voters as early as Friday. We urge you to fill them out and mail them or drop them off at designated drop sites before the 8 p.m. Nov 2 deadline.
There are plenty of races and measures on the ballot, and plenty of reasons to vote. Voters will select candidates for offices from U.S. president on down to Curry County commissioners and Brookings mayor.
A good source for information on state measures is the nonpartisan Voters' Guide issued by the League of Women Voters of Oregon, which can be found at the Pilot and the Chetco Public Community Library. Also, readers can depend on the Pilot, which has and is publishing profiles on local candidates as well as candidate forums during which state, county and city candidates fielded questions from citizens.
We do this because it's expected of us, but also because of our dedication to preserving one of the greatest features of democracy: Voting.
Democracy works best when as many people as possible participate in elections. Oregon goes out of its way to make it easy with the mail-in ballots, but the first step must be undertaken individually.
Casting votes will give each and every one of us a say in who will make the important decisions that affect all of our lives and the future of Curry County, Oregon and the nation.


text: Two of my good friends birthdays were yesterday and I had just gotten the hankering for some cookies. So I looked online and combined/modified them to come up with this one. I have made bacon cookies before but they were more of a breakfast style with corn flakes and raisins. I decided I wanted smokey, sweet, salty and chocolate this time around, and there is nothing wrong with having more than one bacon cookie recipe!