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Kohli powers India to ODI series win vs Sri Lanka
Virat Kohli cracked a century and part-timer Manoj Tiwary bagged four wickets as India posted a comfortable six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international today.cricket Updated: Aug 01, 2012 02:52 IST
Virat Kohli cracked a century and part-timer Manoj Tiwary bagged four wickets as India posted a comfortable six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international on Tuesday.
Kohli, who also scored a hundred in the opening game, made a 119-ball 128 not out as India surpassed Sri Lanka's total of 251-8 with more than seven overs to spare for an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
Tiwary earlier played a key role in restricting Sri Lanka in the day-night match in Colombo, taking four wickets with his leg-spin in his first game of the series.
Kohli, who hit one six and 12 fours, completed his 13th one-day century with an aggressive shot when he pulled fast bowler Lasith Malinga for a boundary.
India were under pressure at 109-4 before Kohli and Suresh Raina (58 not out) added 146 runs to steer their team home.
Raina, dropped on 19 by skipper Mahela Jayawardene in the slips off debutant paceman Nuwan Pradeep, hit one six and four boundaries in his 51-ball knock.
Opener Upul Tharanga (51), Lahiru Thirimanne (47) and Tillakaratne Dilshan (42) were the main scorers for Sri Lanka, who were 152-2 in the 32nd over.
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets and part-time spinner Virender Sehwag one.
Sri Lanka made an impressive start after electing to bat, with Tharanga and Dilshan adding 91 for the opening wicket.
Fast bowler Ashok Dinda broke the stand when he removed Dilshan, who was caught behind after cracking seven fours in his 48-ball knock.
Tharanga, who pulled Dinda for the first six of the match, fell soon after completing his half-century, stumped by skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni off Ashwin. He also hit four boundaries in his 73-ball knock.
Dinesh Chandimal (28) and Thirimanne put on 50 for the third wicket before Tiwary struck in his opening over, having Chandimal caught by Irfan Pathan at square-leg.
Off-spinner Sehwag got a big wicket when he had Jayawardene caught behind for three to reduce Sri Lanka to 155-4.
Sri Lanka made two changes from the side that lost the last match by five wickets, bringing in Thirimanne and Pradeep in place of injured Kumar Sangakkara and Isuru Udana.
India replaced leg-spinner Rahul Sharma with Tiwary.
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While a trip to Maui may be a bucket list item in itself, the island offers so many one-of-a-kind experiences that it's necessary for visitors to come up with a vacation bucket list once they arrive. This is especially true when considering that Maui Nui, or "Big Maui," includes the islands of Maui, Molokai and Lanai.
Terryl Vencl, executive director of the Maui Visitors and Convention Bureau, recognizes that each island can count as a "big check-off," but she prefers to think of the many experiences across Maui as "bucket lists within a bucket list."
"The beauty of Maui in particular is that the majority of our activities are all within short distances, making a number of achievements that much more accessible in a shorter period of time," Vencl said.
Among her own top bucket-list experiences, Vencl's favorites revolve around Hawaiian culture, music and hula.
"The only tangible element that separates Maui Nui and Hawaii from any other destination in the world is our native host culture," she said.
For travelers making a shorter stay, here are some of the best experiences to check off of their Maui bucket list.
Sail to Molokini IslandAbout 2.5 miles off the south end of Maui, a partially submerged volcanic crater forms the small crescent moon-shaped island of Molokini. The island is home to an enclave of coral reefs and more than 250 species of tropical fish, making it an ideal place to explore by snorkeling or scuba diving. During the winter whale watching season, from December to May, visitors can also spot humpbacks on the voyage to Molokini.
Dine on Iron Chef SpecialtiesMasaharu Morimoto, the famed Japanese chef known for his appearances on the "Iron Chef" television programs and his many restaurants worldwide, opened the Morimoto Maui restaurant at Wailea's newest hotel, Andaz Maui, in November 2013. Unlike the dishes on the show, the main ingredients featured at Morimoto Maui are no secret — the restaurant uses fresh, locally sourced fish to craft dishes that blend Japanese and Western cuisine, such as Morimoto Sashimi, a delicious terrine of tuna, salmon and eel served with five different sauces.
Celebrate Sunrise Atop Haleakala VolcanoA drive — or hike — to the summit of Haleakala Volcano in the wee hours of the morning will be well worth the effort, as the highest point on Maui provides spectacular views of the sunrise over the volcano's otherworldly landscape and the rest of the island. Visitors can also traverse the slopes of the volcano on horseback or bike down the long, winding road from the summit.
Hike to a Secluded Waterfall in HanaThe 52-mile road to the town of Hana is famous for its hundreds of turns and gorgeous views of the rainforest and coastline. Just 10 miles south of Hana on the outskirts of Haleakala National Park, visitors can hike to the Pools of Oheo, see the beautiful waterfalls and take a dip in some of the tiered pools that lie between the falls in Maui's lush bamboo forests.
Swim with Dolphins in Lanai's Hulopoe BayOn the south side of Lanai, Hulopoe Bay provides the best swimming and snorkeling on the island, as well as great opportunities for wildlife spotting. Tide pools carved out of volcanic rock and teeming with life lie on the eastern side of the bay. Humpback whales show up during the winter months, and spinner dolphins come close to the shore to play — they have even been known to swim alongside snorkelers.
Make a Mule Pilgrimage to Molokai's KalaupapaKalaupapa National Historical Park, a secluded area on the northern tip of Molokai, is accessible only by hiking, flying or mule riding. A three-mile trail leads down to the seaside town of Kalaupapa, where victims of Hansen's disease were once exiled. It offers a serene ride by mule and breathtaking views of the Pacific from the top of sheer cliffs that rise 1,700 feet above sea level.
According to Vencl, the best way for travel agents to sell a bucket list vacation to Maui is to experience the destination firsthand.
"We want our agents to know our islands intimately so they can share Maui Nui with confidence," she said. "We always recommend booking early, especially during busy times, to assure our guests experience Maui, Molokai and Lanai as they've always dreamed."


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Editor's note: This is the third and final story in a three-part series examining homelessness in Cambridge. Read more: Part 1 and Part 2.
Shimon is no one's hero. Nervous by nature, he said most of the decisions he's made, or failed to make, were rooted in fear.
But when he received keys for his apartment in Quincy, he finally felt calm.
"I knew this was the place for me," he said.
Carved wooden animal figurines clutter a shelf in the living room of his one-bedroom apartment. Hanging on the walls are thank you notes from former students he taught at a Hebrew school in Boston along with the Serenity Prayer often quoted in Alcoholics Anonymous. Used furniture fills the space, which is clean and warm and welcoming.
Shimon moved into the apartment in 2007 after 11 years of living without a home. He was able to secure the spot through HomeStart Inc., a Cambridge-based nonprofit with a mission of ending homelessness through housing.
An Israeli immigrant, Shimon arrived in Boston one cold night in 1989 to attend Emerson College. At 33, he was looking for an escape, even if he was scared to death of living in a new place without speaking the language fluently.
His alcoholism was in full force at the time, he said, and he struggled to finish his degree.
"Everything was rough," Shimon said. "By my nature, I'm very nervous, and at the time I was an active alcoholic. I was using alcohol to cover up the anxiety."
In AA, Shimon said they call people like himself "soul suckers." Shimon had a normal upbringing. His parents, although divorced, never abused him and were both present in his life. But, an uneasiness lives deep within his psyche, and Shimon said he was always looking for a way to get away from life.
"It's a really viscous cycle. You get high and fill the emptiness, but then you have to come to reality," Shimon said. "So, you do it again, and then when that's not enough, you do more. We call that addiction. … These things fill you up, but it's not what you call life."
It wasn't the alcohol that drove Shimon to the streets however. After graduating from Emerson, Shimon found work at a Hebrew school, where he still teaches today, and an apartment in Cambridge, which he shared with several other roommates.
He had gotten sober in 1995, and it was the first time he was living without the crutch of addiction. So, when his landlord raised the rent in 1996, and Shimon couldn't afford to stay, the anxiety of finding a new apartment overwhelmed him. He looked and looked, but when it came time to leave, he still hadn't found anything.
Shimon put his stuff into storage and showed up at the Salvation Army in Central Square. He thought he could stay there indefinitely as long as they had space, but didn't know they only allow people to stay for four nights at a time.
At first, it wasn't that bad. It was the summer, and Shimon found places outside to sleep. Then, the weather turned cold, and Shimon knew he needed to sleep inside somewhere. He let himself into a Harvard University building, found a storage closet to hide in, and waited for someone to lock the doors.
The first night was spent in terror. He was so certain someone would find him; he hardly slept.
Eventually, a social worker at Shelter Inc. in Cambridge helped him secure a room at the YMCA in Boston. It wasn't much, but it was consistent, and Shimon got comfortable.
The building manager loved him, he said, because he kept the room clean and he stayed sober. He never caused problems, and when the governor or mayor came to see the rooms there, the building manager would ask Shimon to show his.
Shimon would still be there, he said, if it weren't for a change in executive directors in 2006. When the new boss came in, she did a review of everyone's papers. Shimon's visa had expired, but the paperwork had never been updated to reflect that. When they asked for recertification, Shimon didn't try to argue. He just left out of fear of being deported.
"I wasn't surprised," Shimon said. "To live for so many years undercover, you don't feel free."
In 20 years since its founding, HomeStart has housed more than 6,000 people, according to its annual report. It's cheaper for state and federal governments to house people who are experiencing homelessness than to provide emergency shelters and services; but it's cheaper still to prevent someone from losing his or her home, said HomeStart executive director, Linda Wood-Boyle. The organization started a three-year study in 2010 in partnership with the Boston Housing Authority and published their results earlier this year.
The report found that it costs the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) on average, $10,021 to evict a tenant from public housing. It costs HomeStart, on average, $1,570 to preserve that same tenancy at the BHA. Nearly all, or 97 percent of the 153 BHA tenancies preserved through HomeStart, remained housed one year later.
By comparison, it costs roughly $30,000 a year to house someone in an emergency shelter, the report found, and while someone is in an emergency shelter, they tend to use up $9,464 more per year in state-supported services than a person who is housed. Last year, HomeStart's average rental assistance for its Prevention Program was just $726, according to the report. Wood-Boyle said the BHA saw the numbers and immediately asked to partner with the program to sustain it going forward.
Cambridge also contracts with HomeStart for prevention and rapid re-housing services. In fiscal 2012, the city received $224,074 from the federal government under its Emergency Solutions Grant program. Of that, just under half, or $100,775, went to prevention and rapid re-housing services, while another $123,299 went to shelters, drop-in centers and outreach.
In comparison, the city received over $3.8 million for housing programs.
What's not included in the count however, are the mental and emotional costs that come with living without the security of a home.
The stigma can last for years, said Victor, a Peruvian immigrant who was also housed through HomeStart.
"It pretty much can destroy you if you don't have a strong sense of self," Victor said. "You feel defeated. You feel like a failure."
For that reason, Victor rejects the label "homeless."
"This is an experience that I've gone through," Victor said. "This is not something that defines me."
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Tea Thermometer Recommendations
Do you have one? Do you use it? Do you like it? Would you recommend it?
I have tried using a standard meat thermometer and an instant read meat thermometer. Neither of them register much above the 180s, even when the water is boiling, which makes me doubt their accuracy. This might be because I am using them in water and they are not meant for water. I haven't thought that would make a difference.So I am planning to buy a tea thermometer but don't know much about them or which to choose.
I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/Component-Design-TT1-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B0021AEA8U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1267155593&sr=1-1 from CDN and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it! It gives you both the time and temperature you need for 13 different teas w/ 8 different strength options depending on your steeping method (loose, bagged, ball)- that's 432 different combos! I recently purchased this tea kettle http://www.amazon.com/PINO-OT-8704-Digital-Express-Kettle/dp/B001L1GRFO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1267124823&sr=8-2 , so while I won't use it to measure the temp while it's heating anymore, I will use it so I know what to set my kettle at as well as the timer. LOVE it.
Hey, Cofftea, I would also be interested in your thermometer. Could you please check your first link?
I'm guessing it might be this one: http://www.amazon.com/Component-Design-TT1-Digital-Thermometer/dp/B0021AEA8U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1267155593&sr=1-1
Thanks laurenpressley- I corrected the link (yours was right). I have no clue what happened, I checked it earlier… weird.
Good to know that's the right one… I've added it to my Amazon wishlist for now. :)
Cofftea, how are you liking the digital express kettle? I'm thinking of getting that one, or the Pro…
For one, it reads in 1 degree C instead of F. I was not aware of this when I bought it. And it takes forever for it to come to temp.
Cofftea, which tea kettle did you purchase? The link for the thermometer shows up as both links…just curious. I am trying to find a way to control my temperature now that I am trying teas other than herbal and black.
Meghann M, thanks for catching that- the correct link is now posted. P.S. Don't get that one. Get the Pro model if you go w/ this company.
Thanks for the heads up about the pro model. Definitely adding it to my amazon wishlist to take a further look at it.
I purchased a 'milk frothing thermometre' (apparently milk needs to be at a specific temperature for optimum frothing) for three dollars at my local grocery store. It doesn't register boiling very well, but anything below—well, it hasn't given me a bad pot of tea yet, so I guess it works well enough.
Hahah, I found this on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Teas-Etc-Instant-Thermometer-Color/dp/B002C4KMOG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1267153328&sr=1-1
My milk frothing thermometre is IDENTICAL to this (right down to the holder, complete with pen clip), except that instead of showing the temperatures to steep each tea at, it shows the optimum temperature for milk frothing. And for half the price!
I was thinking of getting a milk frothing thermometer myself, since they register temperatures quickly and are reasonably priced. :) However, milk is generally only steamed up to 140F, so some milk frothing thermometers may not register high temperatures very well (as yours doesn't). But they should work fine for the lower temps!
Well, mine goes UP to boiling (there's just a little red bar marking where the milk frothing temperature is but otherwise the temperatures are marked up to 220), and since the one pictured is done in the same style, I assume they BOTH should work up to boiling. Mine just doesn't seem to want to (granted, I haven't stuck it in there while it was in the ACT of boiling, but I didn't really want to see how the steam would effect the display; the needle doesn't seem to want to stray too far past 195 though).
I have one of those fancy electric kettles that you can set to boil to a certain temperature, but I picked up a Bodum dial milk thermometer (has a mark every 5 degrees) for my sister which does the job, bout $5 too :).
I suffer from crosseyedness so that one wouldn't work for me. It's gotta be digital or I get a headache trying to read it lol. I like mine cuz it tells you what temp you need and measures it to .01 degree F.
LOL it measures to .01 degree?? Dang.
I have the Taylor Thermometer/Timer. It has 7 presets for White, green, oolong, black, puerh, Deelaring and herb. These are set up for you as starting points. You can adjust each one for your needs. You put in pot when it reaches your temp setting it beeps and lights up, than you press steep button the it begins to count down whatever you programmed it to. Great product. I don't have to carry around two devices, it does both temp and timer for me. Kind of expensive but you get a perfect cup each time.
i use this one; http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/8024/ it lets me get the pot temperate and cup temperature and water too
Oh, I wish I had known about this a few months ago! I've been using a Food Network meat thermometer (which works very well). Yours would satisfy my inner chemistry nerd.
Thanks for the tip AmazonV! I just broke down and ordered this one because of you. I love thinkgeek, and I found a $10 off coupon! (code: GEEKPUZZLER)
Tried a meat thermometer today and it seemed ok but then it wouldn't go above 195 for water that was definitely full boiling :( Tried candy thermometer but it fogged up too much to read, and the increments are not precise enough b/c it goes so much higher than boiling temp. This one costs a bit but it will do what I want so much more easily and accurately (I hope!). And saving myself a steam burn or 3 will be worth the xtra $$!
woot! i love think geek, and i love this thermometer – a few notes – it can read 1 inch squared of surface from 1 inch away, so i usually hold it above my breville electric kettle like 4-6 inches, if i hold it too close it fogs up and says "error!" i have compared it against various other thermometers for testing and it reads right, just need to keep in mind you don't need to be on top of what your trying to read, i also tend to measure my teapot itself too to make sure i've warmed it up and won't drop the water too fast for the tea :) oh yea and the window, and my fiance, and anything else that will stay still long enough to get pointed at ;)
awesome, thanks for the tips. Can't wait for mine to arrive so I can start thermometering (LOL, is that a word?) everything!
Haha, I just purchased a thermometer for a frothing pitcher. Well, I kind of wanted to pitcher as well =]
We may be featuring a tea thermometer in Select pretty soon. Maybe people can grab one then…
Great. I read this thread title and the mental picture I have stuck in my head is a sad-faced mug of tea in bed with a thermomenter in his mouth and a doctor taking his pulse.


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Ibsen is a 17 year old forward for the Special Olympics Colorado Rapids Soccer Team. His high energy and free loving spirit fits well with his position as forward. He loves scoring goals and brings a positive and enthusiastic attitude to every game and practice.
Ibsen has been involved with soccer ever since he was young. His entire family has played or is still playing soccer. It could be said that they are soccer fanatics. Each Sunday Ibsen and his family play soccer together and his dad is also on a soccer league. He has learned to love the game and it has become a way of life for him and his family. He has been participating in sports with Special Olympics Colorado since he was 7. Mostly Ibsen plays soccer, but he is involved in basketball as well.
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Rosie is ready. The newest member of the ministry team at Atonement Lutheran Church on the Northwest Side comes fully equipped with four legs, a soft gold coat, shiny wet nose and mild brown eyes that seem to say, "It's going to be all right."
Rosie is ready. The newest member of the ministry team at Atonement Lutheran Church on the Northwest Side comes fully equipped with four legs, a soft gold coat, shiny wet nose and mild brown eyes that seem to say, "It's going to be all right."
The 15-month-old golden retriever is an official K-9 Comfort Dog, the first of her kind to be assigned in Ohio through Lutheran Church Charities, based in the Chicago suburb of Addison, Ill.
The nonprofit ministry launched the comfort dog program in 2008 and has placed more than 70 of the trained service animals in 11 states.
"Her primary role is going to be reaching out to our neighbors near and far so our team of church members can go out and find people who are hurting in life and provide their own kind of creature comfort," the Rev. Brian Larson of Atonement Lutheran said last week. "Really, (Rosie) is kind of a bridge between our church and the community that we continually want to serve.
"This ministry is not a dog ministry -- it's a people ministry that makes use of a great dog," he said.
"It really is centered around how we can reach out to people in need."
Church member Mary Ludlum, who retired last August after a 32-year career with the Grandview Heights Public Library, the last five as director, will serve as coordinator of the program.
She plans to bring Rosie to schools, including Atonement Lutheran's own preschool, nursing homes and other locales where she can offer the special comfort that can come from a good, calm dog.
"I am newly retired and so I have time, and I'm very committed to community service," Ludlum said.
"This ministry is all about working in the community and bringing Jesus' mercy and compassion to the community, so it seemed a natural fit."
Members of Atonement Lutheran are urged to engage friends and neighbors in conversation and offer them encouragement and comfort as part of their faith, Larson said.
With Rosie by their side, that mission takes on added meaning.
"People stop in their tracks and they want to see her and greet her, and every now and then, it's someone we can help in life," Larson said.
Atonement Lutheran came to be the first Ohio church to be assigned a comfort dog because the Rev. Phil Esala, a member, is on the staff of Lutheran Church Charities, Larson said.
Esala mentioned the comfort dog program when he joined.
"We just got real excited about it," Larson recalled.
Ludlum, who attended three training sessions and also the annual comfort dog conference in Illinois, said Rosie lives with another family, but she and her husband, Dan Ludlum, a retired Upper Arlington High School teacher, are both trained as handlers.
A team of about 20 church members serve as Rosie's handlers, caregivers and visit helpers.
Rosie has exactly what it takes to offer comfort to the afflicted, Mary Ludlum said.
"She is very calm," she said.
"One of the incredible things is when she is working, and that means she has her vest on, she is as calm as can be," Ludlum said.
"I just think her eyes are filled with compassion. She's the kind of dog you just want to hug and pet.
"When she's not working, she does a lot of playing.
"In reality, it's working to keep her healthy. She is sweet."
Rosie has been a big hit with Atonement Lutheran Preschool children.
"She works great with adults, too," Larson said, "but, man, does she just take the attention kids give and helps to take their stresses out and provide a calming influence."
"It is really a joy to see her interact with kids," Mary Ludlum said.
"She obviously is very comfortable with children talking to her, showing her things, petting her."
Rosie, in addition to visits to the preschool, will make weekly trips to the Abbington of Arlington Assisted Living facility on Old Henderson Road, the program coordinator said.
"It's just all about them interacting with Rosie, but also giving them an opportunity for prayer," Ludlum said.
Rosie also goes on occasional field trips, as she did last week at Northstar Cafe in Clintonville, to meet and greet people.
"We will just be seeking out a variety of places," Ludlum said. "It's where the doors open."
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs have also been on hand for crisis situations, including the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, the Boston Marathon bombing and several areas damaged by tornadoes.
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Smyrna Town Council was presented the results of the August Route 13 Design Week at Monday night's council meeting. The draft plan was initially presented in an open house Aug. 24 at Belmont Hall.
The Route 13 Design Week was done in Smyrna in conjunction with the State Office of Planning, DelDOT, and the Dover/Kent County MPO and is considered a pilot study on how to better integrate Route 13 with the towns the road passes through.
The result of the week-long workshops is an integrated approach for Route 13 in Smyrna from the northern Route 1 interchange to the southern interchange.
Betsy Mastaglio of McCormick Taylor, a land use and urban design group, presented the results.
The approach suggests mixed usage of retail spaces and open space, and retail and residential spaces. There could be better walkability with buildings right on the highway.
Councilman Bob Johnson compared the suggestions to the look of Chesapeake City in Maryland and that the changes would encourage drivers to slow down and take a look at Smyrna.
Mastalgio said the changes, which would be done over a period of time, would "let people know there's a place to visit here, to spend money here, to invest in."
While the results of the charette have been presented, the groups involved still need to formalize the suggestions in an official document. From there the document will be reviewed by Smyrna committees and eventually voted on by council.
Once the document is approved, it will be a tool for Smyrna to use to guide the development and upgrades by current and local businesses and developers to incorporate the plans in the document with their business plans. The plan will also need to be approved by other agencies such as the MPO.
Police station update
Council unanimously approved for Town Manager Dave Hugg to negotiate a contract with i3a consulting engineers to provide consulting construction management services for the town.
Councilwoman Valerie White was not at the meeting to vote on the motion.
The motion was made by Councilman Jeff Flairty in response to the previous council meeting where council approved the feasibility study for the police station expansion, with the stipulation the town put out RFQ's in hopes of receiving proposals for a cheaper expansion.
If council eventually approves the contract, i3a will work with the town specifically on the police station project. Flairty recommended i3a as firm president Ed Ide has done an "excellent job of representing the town in providing us with honest, unbiased information." Ide was a part of the team, along with Fearn Clendaniel Architects, to put the feasibility study together.
"It's pretty clear to everybody, it [the expansion] is going to get done. How it's going to get done we're not sure. But let's be frank, we're not experts at this," Flairty said. "We need to have professional assistance moving forward in this process of hiring and managing the architectural firm."
Hugg said it would be beneficial for the town to have a construction manager right now to help with the various documents such as the RFQ's the town is currently working to put out.
There were some questions by Stombaugh and Councilwoman Regina Brown as there was a similar motion made at the previous meeting but it included the hiring of architectural firm Fearn Clendaniel along with i3a as the project's design team. The previous motion was taken off the table since council voted to put out an RFQ for possible alternatives to the project, which could ultimately result in a different architectural firm hired.
When asked about the cost, Hugg said there is a cost as this is a piece of the next phase of the project, which is the design phase. Hugg said it's unknown because there hasn't been a contract negotiated. However, Flairty said the cost of a construction manager for the project was included in the soft costs of the feasibility study.
Following council's approval to hire i3a, Stombaugh asked if this meant council had just committed to the police station project. Flairty said no because Ide's contract will have to come before council for approval.
"We're taking the next step," Flairty said.
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Why the MEA Attacks the Center — and FDR
The Michigan Education Association, the state's largest public school employee organization, has claimed that a recent email from Mackinac Center Senior Legislative Analyst Jack McHugh is "exposing the (Center) for what it really is," because McHugh briefly stated, "Our goal is (to) outlaw government collective bargaining in Michigan. …"
The idea that this is "exposing" anything hidden is bizarre; the Center has long questioned collective bargaining in government and has publicly recommended its repeal. Significantly, however, the MEA is mounting the attack at the very time when policymakers are finally beginning to address the worst excesses of collective bargaining for government employees. In short, the union is hoping to change the subject.
But why have Mackinac Center analysts challenged the legitimacy of collective bargaining in government? The answer is straightforward. The record shows that public-sector collective bargaining hurts the public by driving up the cost of government services, reducing government officials' options for reform, stressing state and local government budgets, and leaving taxpayers with less money for themselves and their families — hard things in a tough economy.
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Fundamentally, this is the risk of government unionization. Government employee unions are not organizing against businesses (a dubious power to begin with); they are organizing against government — and by extension, the public itself. As President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, a strong supporter of private-sector unions, wrote in 1937:
All Government employees should realize that the process of collective bargaining, as usually understood, cannot be transplanted into the public service. It has its distinct and insurmountable limitations when applied to public personnel management. The very nature and purposes of Government make it impossible for administrative officials to represent fully or to bind the employer in mutual discussions with Government employee organizations. The employer is the whole people, who speak by means of laws enacted by their representatives in Congress. Accordingly, administrative officials and employees alike are governed and guided, and in many instances restricted, by laws which establish policies, procedures, or rules in personnel matters.
The Mackinac Center has probed these same concerns and the history of public-sector unions' interactions with government in two recent studies: "Reconsidering Michigan's Public Employment Relations Act: Restoring Balance to Public-Sector Labor Relations" (February 2011) and "Michigan's Public Employment Relations Act: Public-Sector Labor Law and Its Consequences" (September 2009). As the 2011 study concluded, "Ideally, local government collective bargaining should be prohibited outright."
The Center has written about the costs of public-sector collective bargaining from a variety of angles. Several of these are summarized below, in a list compiled with the help of Mackinac Center Communications Associate Ted O'Neil, Director of Labor Policy Paul Kersey, Senior Legislative Analyst Jack McHugh and Director of Education Policy Michael Van Beek:
- Before
passage of a 2011 bill on government employee health care, government employee
benefits in Michigan were an estimated $5.7 billion higher than those of
workers in Michigan's private sector. As Mackinac Center Assistant Director of Fiscal Policy James Hohman wrote in "Bringing Balance to Public Benefits":
"There's a way to save Michigan taxpayers $5.7 billion without cutting a single program, eliminating any government job or touching public wages[:] … through government employee [benefits] parity.
"Compensation comes from wages and benefits like paid leave, employer-paid retirement contributions, health insurance and other benefits. In recent years, the cost of these benefits in the public sector has exploded while the private sector has been getting them under control. The average amount paid for government employees' wages and benefits in Michigan surpassed the private sector in 2005."
government employee health care bill, fought by government-sector unions,
finally began to reduce some of the estimated $5.7 billion disparity. As
James Hohman wrote in "Michigan $1
Billion Closer to 'Benefits in Balance'":
"Michigan recently took a big step toward bringing government employee benefits into balance when Gov. Rick Snyder signed Senate Bill 7, which restricts local governments and school districts from offering health insurance benefits that are more generous than those provided to most private-sector employees.
"Typically, residents of financially strapped communities are told they have just two options: accept higher taxes or fewer services. The new law makes it clear that a third way exists, which is lowering the cost of existing government services — in this case, by up to $1 billion annually if the new law is implemented appropriately[,] … although the caps are still well above private-sector averages."
- Despite
the recessions of 2001 and 2008 and Michigan's decade-long economic malaise, total
state public-sector compensation rose handsomely. By fiscal 2008, as James
Hohman wrote in "State Employee Pay
Grows 25 Percent Above Inflation Since 1999":
"The average state employee compensation package costs approximately $93,039. Inflation-adjusted wages and benefits have increased 25 percent since fiscal 1999. The figures include the value of all benefits from state-paid retirement contributions to dry cleaning allowances. …
"The wages and benefits of Michigan's over 50,000 state employees cost taxpayers $4.7 billion in fiscal 2008. This is up from $3.2 billion in fiscal 1999, despite the state now employing 15 percent fewer workers."
- Unfunded
liabilities for the generous government employee retirement benefits are rising
and represent heavy burdens for current taxpayers and their children. As
James Hohman explained in "State
Pension Underfunding Liability Jumps $6.6 Billion, Confirming Need for Reform":
"Last year alone, Michigan racked up $6.6 billion in new unfunded liability in the school and state employee pension systems, the equivalent of nearly $700 per resident. … The latest actuarial reports show a $21.7 billion gap between how much the state has set aside to cover its pension promises and the amount it will likely need to fulfill them. … Next year, school districts may have to kick in more than 12.5 percent of every covered employee's pay just to make up the shortfall."
- Collective
bargaining in Michigan schools threatens to raise teacher compensation to
unsustainable levels. As explained in a 2010 Mackinac Center news release:
"Recent data compiled by the National Education Association shows that average salaries for Michigan public school teachers from 2003 to 2009 outpaced those of teachers in all other states when factoring in states' per capita personal income levels, according to analysis by Mackinac Center Education Policy Director Michael Van Beek.
"'Considering this state's economic performance over the last decade, it's rather surprising that average teacher salaries in Michigan continue to lead the nation,' said Van Beek. 'With employee compensation consuming nearly 80 percent of most school districts' operating budgets, education policymakers will have to consider whether this continued disparity is justifiable.'"
- One reason
for compensation problems in Michigan schools is that collective bargaining frontloads
future pay raises into teachers' contacts regardless of school districts'
financial conditions or the economy. As Michael Van Beek wrote in "What a Teacher Pay Freeze Really Means":
"But salary freezes for teachers are sometimes not salary freezes at all. … Nearly all collective bargaining agreements contain a 'single salary schedule' for teacher compensation. This schedule builds in 'steps' for automatic pay raises for all teachers based on their years of experience and earned graduate degrees or academic credits. Essentially, this means that teachers would receive a pay increase for every year they remain employed by the district, regardless of their students' performance, the district's financial situation, or the conditions of the state's economy."
- In
government, it is legally and philosophically wrong to speak of "collective
bargaining rights." As Senior Legal Analyst Patrick Wright detailed in "Public-Sector Bargaining Privileges Are
Not Inalienable Rights":
"Public-sector bargaining proposals in Wisconsin, Ohio and Idaho have prompted impassioned claims about 'collective bargaining rights.' This reference to 'rights' is commonplace, but it's misleading. As the U.S. Supreme Court has observed, collective bargaining with government is not a fundamental right, but rather a statutory privilege — a privilege that gives government unions systemic leverage that private unions do not have."
- Collective
bargaining in government, like crony capitalism, can lead to a political cycle
that is inherently corrupt and detrimental to self-government. As Jack
McHugh wrote in "Government
Collective Bargaining Inherently Corrupting, Should Be Outlawed":
"The legitimate form is collective bargaining in the private sector. … In contrast, collective bargaining for government employees is inherently corrupting, because the politicians representing 'management' are chosen by a political process in which the unions on the other side of the negotiating table exercise tremendous influence. They get this largely through benefits granted at the bargaining table by the very politicians they help elect, creating a vicious circle that has contributed greatly to the unsustainable fiscal mess that is bankrupting many states and municipalities."
Government employee unions will continue to exist even if they lose their collective bargaining monopoly and their ability to compel contributions from nonmembers. The unions will simply become private, voluntary professional organizations. As such, they will be more likely to be responsive to their members' concerns, less likely to obstruct new approaches and less likely to drive the cost of government to unsustainable levels.
There would be nothing degrading in this transition to professional cooperation and voluntary association. In fact, it's a noble calling the MEA once fulfilled.
Thomas Shull is senior editor at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy, a research and educational institute headquartered in Midland, Mich. Permission to reprint in whole or in part is hereby granted, provided that the author and the Center are properly cited.
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Two things I love about coming back home at night: The lights already on as if to say, "Hey, welcome home! How was your day?" and supper a-simmer on the stove, filling the kitchen with spicy warmth. This chicken stew? It's great to come home to. For Weight Watchers, just 4 very satisfying points.
RECIPE UPDATE This recipe is such a favorite, I've updated it for the slow cooker, see Slow Cooker Chicken, Chickpea & Kale Stew. Both are so good!
UPDATE on LAST WEEK'S COLUMN: Many of you wanted to know more about my friend Ann's success losing weight by combining Weight Watchers and Michael Pollan. She's answered your questions, just scroll down to the bottom of Weight Watchers, Meet Michael Pollan.
Call me amazed that even after six years – six full years! – of learning and writing about vegetables for A Veggie Venture, I'm still learning! It is STILL an adventure, still big fun.
Many of my newest lessons are a side benefit of a new vegetable delivery service, Neighborgood Foods. It's not a CSA, per se, since John and Andria aren't themselves growers. Instead, they are good marketeers who have built a CSA-style service that meets the desires and demands of health-conscious families. They're good people, if you're in their delivery areas in St. Louis, I'd recommend a look-see.
Now for those lessons.
SIZE Size matters! If you want vegetables to disappear into a soup or stew, cut them into tiny pieces. If you want the vegetables to be identifiable – I've learned, I do – leave them in large pieces.
To peel or not to peel? That's always the question with carrots, isn't it? I have mixed luck leaving carrots unpeeled. It works better when the carrots are extra-fresh (think just-picked, less than a week out of the ground) and still have their tops on, much less well with the standard supermarket variety of bagged carrots.
As always, I recommend purchasing whole carrots for cooking. "Baby" carrots aren't what they seem, just carrot bullets manufactured from large carrots. And you know how "wet" and bland the so-called baby carrots are? If you haven't tasted a real carrot in awhile, I recommend it.
I always kinda-sorta thought of leafy greens as interchangeable. But recently, after once-too-often substituting leafy spinach for kale, I have learned that kale is just something really special for stirring into hot soups and stews, though only at the end, just before serving. How can something like kale, a "bitter green" (have you seen my post on What Are Bitter Greens?), turn so soft and sweet? It's worth the extra few minutes.
Trader Joe's sells bags of chopped frozen kale but I'm not a fan, the heavy stems need to be cut off anyway, making it way less convenient.
BUT WAIT! A QUESTION! I love the cookbook this Hearty Healthy Chicken Stew recipe is inspired by but wish that unusual techniques were explained. Does anyone know why recipes would specify adding a little salt to the pot when cooking the onions?
with CHICKPEAS & KALE
Time to table: 3 hours
Makes 10 cups
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, cut in large pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 carrots, cut in large pieces (see TIPS)
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 4 cups water
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans or frozen green beans (if frozen, it helps to thaw the beans at least 15 minutes)
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 ounces kale, washed well, heavy stems removed, leaves cut into ribbons (about 4 cups)
START TO COOK About three hours before serving, in a Dutch oven, heat olive oil on medium heat until shimmery. Stir in onion and salt, cook just until the onion is turning golden. Stir in tomatoes and garlic, cook another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in carrots, chicken, cumin, ginger, water, salt and pepper.
SIMMER ON THE STOVE Leave uncovered, bring to a boil, reduce heat to maintain a slow simmer and let simmer for 2 hours to concentrate the flavors.
FINISH During this last stage, you'll adjust the temperature several times, increasing it to bring the soup back to a boil, then reducing it to simmer gently for cooking. About 45 minutes before serving, stir in the chicken stock and return the soup to a boil. Stir in the green beans and chickpeas, return to a boil, then let simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the kale, return to a boil, then let simmer about 10 minutes or until the beans and kale are fully cooked.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve and enjoy! Reheats beautifully.
Their cookbook was recommended by a reader a few years ago, she thought we had similar cooking styles. Boy, was she right, so many recipes marked to make! It has a wintry feel, perfect for cold-weather cooking.
Chapter titles match real life, like "When You're in a Rush" and "Dishes We Make All the Time" and "Good Enough for Company". This recipe comes from "Simmering Pots". Can't you smell the chicken and spices simmering now?
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And I LOVE kale in soup! Over the past couple of years, kale has become one of my favorite greens.
You mentioned, in your notes, dried beans, but the recipe calls for a can of beans! I've pretty much gone over to the "dried bean" side - can I assume you'd add your soaked beans at the beginning of cooking, with the chicken?
As for the beans, aiii, I so love careful readers who know that I'm very careful to say what I mean and mean what I say. In this case, though, you're a few steps ahead of me. I have only used canned beans (chickpeas once, kidney beans another time) but your suggestion to cook the soaked beans with the chicken is fascinating.
My only question is timing, would the beans get done? If they're "fresh" dried beans, yes I think so, but if they've been hanging around in the pantry for a few months, if it were me, I'd cook the beans separately and THEN add at the end.
PS As so often, we are on the same track, I've been cooking my own beans too. So good!
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David Charles Dowker died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year fight against lung cancer.
Kaleb Heath Latshaw
Kaleb Heath Latshaw, infant, died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007, at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville.
Kaleb was born in Knoxville.
Survivors include his parents, Heath and Kristy Jackson Latshaw; brother, Logan; maternal grandparents, Rick and Mary Jackson and paternal grandparents, Phillip Latshaw, Gene and Gayla Elsea, all of Spring City; maternal great-grandmother, Masel Reed of Grandview; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
James William Akins Sr.
James William Akins, Sr., 89, of the Mossy Grove Community, died on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at Roane Medical Center.
He was born on November 6, 1918 in Daysville. He was a charter member and a deacon of Mossy Grove Baptist Church. He was also a purple heart veteran of World War II.
Jimmie "Jim" Barnes
Jimmie "Jim" Barnes, 71, of Dayton, died Nov. 13, 2007, at his home.
Claude Allen Bare
Claude Allen Bare, 80, of Martin Manor in Rockwood, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2007, in Marshall C. Voss Health Care Center in Harriman.
He was born Oct. 17, 1927 in Rhea County. He was a member of Whites Creek Baptist Church in Rockwood and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving with the 2nd Infantry, 38th Combat Team from
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Jim Miller
Jim Miller, 53, of Wartburg, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007, in the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School Superintendent. Jim formerly worked for Boeing over 23 years.
Johnny W. Isabell
Johnny W. Isabell of Kingston died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007, at Roane Medical Center.
He was a member of Williams Chapel.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Renfroe.
Survivors include wife, Nancy H. Isabell of Kingston; daughters, Billy Jo, Rena and Kelly, all of Dalton, Ga.; half brother, George Renfroe; half sister, Wanda Jolley; stepfather, L. C. Renfroe; and five grandchildren.
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Lewis Patrick "George" Childs, age 58 of Stewartville, Ala., died Saturday, October 27, 2007.
Robert Anderson
Robert Anderson, 64, of Kingston, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2007, in Parkwest Medical Center, Knoxville.
A U.S. Navy veteran, he enjoyed working with HO-scale model trains.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Anderson; and parents.
Betty Gillis Cooley
Betty Gillis Cooley, 82, of Harriman, formerly of Hattiesburg, Miss., died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007, in Marshall C. Voss Care and Rehabilitation Center, Harriman.
She was a member of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church, Hattiesburg.
She was preceded in death by daughter, Cynthia Freeman.
Survivors include son-in-law, John Paul Freeman of Harriman; grandsons, Payne Freeman and Parker Freeman, both of Harriman; and grand-daughter, Stevie Freeman of Harriman.
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Q. Can I drive my pick-up on the New York State Parkways?
Yes, if the vehicle is legally registered with passenger license plates.
The regulations allow open-bed pick-up trucks weighing 5,500 pounds or less to be legally registered and display passenger plates if the truck is free from any commercial advertisement and is not used for commercial enterprise.
Q. Do I need brakes on my trailer?
If the trailer weighs more than 1,000 pounds unloaded and/or has a registered maximum gross weight, an actual gross weight or manufacturer's gross weight rating in excess of 3,000 pounds, it must be equipped with adequate brakes in good working order.
See Surge Brakes on Trailers operating on New York State roadways.
Q. Can a 15 year-old driver from another state drive in New York State?
No. Drivers under 16 years of age can not drive in New York State.
Non residents, who have valid licenses issued by their home states or countries:
Over 18 years of age, may drive in New York State, subject to any restrictions on their licenses.
Under 16 years of age are not permitted to drive in New York State no matter what type of license they hold.
Between 16 or 17 years of age may drive in New York State, but are subject to and must obey, New York State Junior Operator restrictions:
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- Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. without being accompanied when traveling to and from school or work.
- Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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For several years, the State Police eliminated unmarked patrol vehicles from its fleet. However, with the growing threat of distracted driving to traffic safety, the State Police has reintroduced unmarked vehicles for traffic enforcement.


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Career, arts school prepares for students
Catawba County's newest innovative school is days away from opening its doors to students and a fresh start.
Hickory Career and Arts Magnet (HCAM) school will open Aug. 25 after two months of renovations and new curriculum.
HCAM was created to offer students another option outside of tradition school to explore career interests and provide a chance to earn free college credits. The new school became a reality with Hickory Public Schools received a turnaround grant for $2 million to change Catawba Valley High School.
"Everyone is pitching in," said HCAM principal Kelly Owen, who was hired the end of July.
Owen said teachers are painting walls and moving items into classrooms with joyful attitudes.
English teacher Cassandra Martin said the school is going to be a great addition to the community.
"I think this is a great thing for the community," Martin said. "Students are not just going to have the basics, but a chance to be extremely creative."
Martin and fellow English teacher Amanda Graham are two of four teachers returning to the building from the former Catawba Valley High School. CVHS previously housed students with learning and behavioral issues and last ranked as having a 19 percent graduation rate. After applying and receiving the $2 million grant, Hickory Public Schools decided to make a transition and offer area students an opportunity to explore their creativity while still engaging in traditional high school courses.
"As a parent of a child who needed a school like this, I think this will be good for Catawba County," Graham said. "Students will get a leg up into the future and know what they are going to do."
Owen said HCAM anticipates enrolling 100 students for its Magnet program for the first year. The first year at the school, some students will take basic core classes, while upperclassmen, such as 11th graders, will have a chance to explore acting, graphic design and advertising, criminal justice and forensics, and firefighter technology. Next year, the school will add dance and cosmetology, and in the third year, culinary arts and photography will become part of the school's curriculum.
So far, Owen said administration has seen a large interest in cosmetology and forensic science students. Because the school can take 20 applicants per grade level for each career study, Owen anticipates a waiting list in the future. For students who want to study one of the careers not available for another year or two, she said they will start their future-ready, career technology classes that are required for a high school diploma.
"It's going to be so neat to walk down the hall and see students doing hair and forensic science; to be in their element and engaged," Owen said.
There will be about 10 HCAM teachers employed through the school district teaching basic core curriculum. Catawba Valley Community College will send teachers for students in the career-specific courses.
Core Academy
On the right side of the school, where the Catawba Valley Chapter American Red Cross was previously housed, will be the Core Academy. This portion of the school is for students in seventh through 10th grade that leave their home school for a semester to regroup and get back on a productive educational track. The number of students accepted from each district will be based on the school system's size.
"It is a proactive approach," Owen said. "Instead of waiting (until students develop a problem), we are reaching out to them now."
The American Red Cross is now located at 1375 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd. in Hickory.
Building changes
Cosmetic changes to the school include new landscaping and entrance to the school. The entrance will be at the front of the school and have steps leading up to the front doors. In addition, Owen said there will be a marque in front of the school to list upcoming events for students and parents.
"The biggest challenge in scope is from the facility to personnel to a schedule with CVCC," said HPS Superintendent Dr. Lillie Cox. "We worked a lot to get it all worked out. It's been a really roll-up-your-sleeves and work-hard summer."
Another unique characteristic for the school is the HCAM logo colors will be incorporated throughout the building in the floor. The logo, which is apple slices in lime green, yellow and red, will be colored in the tile on the floor. Currently, the colors are only in certain parts of the building. However, Owen said by the start of the 2011-12 school year, the colors will be throughout the entire school.
"We want students to be creative and take ownership in the new school," Owen said.
As for student drivers, Owen anticipates there will be enough parking spaces available for students because most of the new students are ninth graders without driver's licenses.
Students interested in sports will be allowed to join activities through Hickory High School. Owen said as an interest develops in clubs among students and teachers, administration will take a look at adding organizations at HCAM.
"I'm excited about the new environment and helping establish the culture from the ground up and being a part of such an innovative school," Owen said. "I feel like this (job) was created for me."
Owen plans to review each entering child's academic records and sit down individually with students and parents to make sure children are placed in courses they are interested in.
HCAM graduates will receive a high school diploma and will have a choice of going to CVCC or a four-year university.
Upcoming informational sessions include Aug. 16 at Northview Middle School and Aug. 17 at Newton Main Library. Both sessions are from 6-7 p.m. Also, the school will have an open house on Aug. 24 from 4-6 p.m. The school is housed at the old CVHS building, 409 Eighth Ave. NE in Hickory. The school is taking applications for the upcoming school year.
School starts Aug. 25 and students will attend classes from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information, contact Owen or assistant principal Cherie Chandler at (828) 328-6783 or e-mail Owen at firstname.lastname@example.com. Also, visit HCAM's website at www.hcamatcollegepark.com.


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Three-part series of annuals will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812
Western New York Heritage Press, the not-for-profit publisher of Western New York Heritage magazine, has just released the first volume in its series of three annuals, commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
"A lot of people don't know much about the War of 1812," said executive editor Douglas DeCroix, "but it had a tremendous impact on the history of the United States, Canada, and the Native peoples on both sides of the border."
With its three-part commemorative series, Western New York Heritage will examine this conflict, its impact on this region and why it deserves to be remembered 200 years later.
Volume 1 specifically explores the first year of the war, while two subsequent volumes will tackle 1813 and 1814 when they are released in 2013 and 2014, respectively. As such, Volume 1 explores key regional battles and skirmishes, as well as important figures such as Maj. General Isaac Brock and John Norton, a Six Nations war chief. It includes an in-depth look at the Battle of Queenston Heights; new research on Betsy Doyle, a local heroine who loaded red hot cannon balls amidst heavy fire at Fort Niagara; a look at the landscape paintings of surgeon Edward Walsh; and a peek into Chautauqua County and the skirmish that some consider the first clash of the War of 1812.
Readers will also learn why President James Madison issued the declaration of war in 1812 and receive a step-by-step itinerary for exploring the war's legacy through regional historic sites, markers and museums.
"We are extremely grateful to the Baird Foundation and Dual Printing for their generous support of this first volume," DeCroix said. "It is gorgeous, and we are looking forward to the next two."
Since 1997, Western New York Heritage Press has published its award-winning quarterly magazine, Western New York Heritage, which strives to preserve the history, art and architecture of the region in order to foster a pride of place in Buffalo and all of Western New York. (The fall issue, featuring stories on the E. & B. Holmes Company and artist Arthur Kowalski, is on stands now.)
Copies of "The War of 1812: Volume 1" cost $10 and are available by visiting the Western New York Heritage website, www.WNYHeritagePress.org, or by calling the office at 716-893-4011. It will also be available at select retail outlets, including Barnes & Noble, Old Fort Niagara and the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society.


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UConn Women's Basketball Team, Gov. Malloy
The UConn women's basketball team poses for a photograph with Gov. Dannel Malloy while visiting the State Capitol on Husky Day. The men's and women's basketball teams and several members of the football team along with coaches and assistants visited the governor's office, the Hall of the House and the Senate Chamber where they were all honored for their successful seasons.
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Protein is one of the best – and worst – understood macronutrients in the bodybuilding world.Every bodybuilder knows they need at least a gram of protein per pound of bodyweight, but very little is understood about the quality of protein.
That's like telling someone they need to drive 100 miles to get to your house, but not telling them what direction!
Proteins are just long chains built up from "links" of various individual amino acids. Some of
those links are like titanium: essential amino acids. Other links are more like regular old iron: non-essential amino acids. Joining two amino acids together with each other forms a dipeptide, three joined togetherform a tripeptide, etc…Once we get 50 amino acids all joined together, we have a protein – the chain made from all of the little links.
If we were making a chain, we want it to be strong, right? In fact, if we could, we would want to make the entire chain from titanium. Well, it's the same when we look at a chain of amino acids. We want it to be made from high quality links. This is because the ratio of one amino acid to another determines the overall quality (or strength) of the chain. The highest quality, most anabolic protein sources all have an amino acid chain that is most closely associated with natural human protein.
Gear is an advanced protein delivery system and nutrition octane booster!
When you take 2-4 capsules of Gear with your meals, it not only provides you with valuable, high quality aminos, serum proteins, and fractionated whey; it also provides you with the bioactive enzymes your body needs to convert that protein into muscle. It's like taking a pill that turns every meal into a high-quality protein shake!
Once in the body, protein is broken back down into smaller peptides (dipeptides, tripeptides, etc…) and individual amino acids in the gastrointestinal tract, after which they're sent to the liver, kidney and eventually the blood, thereby raising blood plasma levels of amino acids. When those get high enough, we see increased protein synthesis, which results in the accrual of muscle tissue. This is an anabolic effect – an increase in muscle mass. As you can see, the processing and digestion (breaking down) of proteins back into aminos is very important! If you're not digesting your protein, then your body isn't going to use it, which is exactly why we at Need To Build Muscle formulated Gear with loads of high quality digestive enzymes, like Aminogen and Bromelein.
GEAR uses a concentrated form of protein that is both ENLARGED and FRACTIONED. In other words, each amino molecule not only encompasses more space, it is split into "micro molecules" which essentially increases the bio-availability ten-fold!
A single gram of protein becomes more like TEN grams of super boiavalable protein!
On top of that, Gear uses the power of Super Plasma Blood Serum Protein. Studies have shown that test animals fed a comparable calorie diet with Super Plasma Serum grew an average of 20% LARGER than those on a diet without it. How can that be? Because Super Plasma Serum is the protein that already exists in the blood plasma. It's instantly recognized as "useable". It's like adding blood to your blood - there is no conversion! Whatever you add is "more". That's what happens with Super Plasma Serum. It's essentially instant muscle! Since the actual amino molecule of SPS is FOUR TIMES LARGER than that of meat, egg or whey protein it can be dispersed over a greater area of the intestines, allowing for maximum nitrogen dispersion. The extraordinary growth potential from Super Plasma Serum may also be due to the fact that it contains the highest IGF-1 level of any natural food source.
This is the closest thing to actual "injectable aminos", which is what the pros have been using for years, BUT AT A FRACTION OF THE COST!
Super Plasma Protein is protein isolate and made from hydrolyzed animal plasma. Because of its high concentration of bioactive proteins, peptides, and potent amino acid profile, this protein has been used to increase growth in multiple animal studies.
When we look at proteins, we want to make sure the chains are made from as many high quality links as possible, because once the protein is in your body, your body breaks it back down into those same links, and uses it to produce more muscle. Proteins are in a constant state of synthesis, being built up and broken down. If you're breaking them down at an accelerated rate, with intense weight training, you need to replenish them at an increased rate as well. When you go to the local hardware store to buy a chain, you can ask them how strong it is (its tensile strength). This tells you how much pressure the chain can take before it snaps. Try going to a restaurant and asking about the amino acid chains in their chicken cordon blue. They'll look at you like you're crazy! Most bodybuilders can rattle off the exact amount of protein in a glass of milk or a 6 oz. steak, but they have no idea about the quality of that protein or the rate at which there body will absorb this protein. That's a huge mistake, and it's like buying a chain without knowing what it's made of. Who cares if it is 50 feet long, if it's made of paper?
Scientists have figured out a way to measure protein quality, just like they've figured out ways to figure out how strong different metals are.
Protein Efficiency Ratio, or P.E. R. was one of the earliest ways they used to gauge the quality of various proteins. It was based on dividing body mass gains versus the amount of ingested protein. You might expect milk protein rates very highly, while corn, oats and other plant sourced
proteins rank poorly.
Click here to see Computed Protein Effeciency Ratio of Illinois Bundleflower Seed Protein.
Biological Value (B.V.) is another method used for determining the quality of various proteins. This method basically looks at the amount of protein consumed versus the amount excreted, with the logic that the rest of the protein is being retained by the body.
Blood serum proteins have a Digestibility above 90% and a protein efficiency ratio (PER) of 2.8! . THE HIGHEST SCORE EVER! In fact off the charts. But the power of blood serum protein does not stop there. Read the next part.
The problem with BV is that it doesn't tell us how much of that protein is being digested adequately, only that it's not being excreted. Neither of these two protein measurement systems are widely used any longer because they've given way to another measure of protein quality, known as the protein-digestibility amino acid score (PCDAAS). This is the most accurate method of ranking various proteins, and it's the one currently being used by scientists and doctors. This score ranks the essential amino acid content of various proteins and compares them with amino acid requirements in humans. The amino acid that is represented most poorly is found to be the limiting amino acid (the weakest link of our chain), and that system ultimately determines which protein sources provide the most abundant supply of amino acids that match human protein needs. Of course, this isn't just science, it's what we see in the real world too. How many people get huge by eating wheat protein? Nobody. As you can see from this chart, the stuff that ranks the most highly is the stuff that makes all of the top bodybuilders huge –whey protein, beef, eggs, and milk.
Of course, nobody eats a meal of just one food, right? People combine their foods at meal time, and if they're smart, they can make some of those poor quality proteins into better ones. This is why we always see vegetarians combining certain plant-based foods; rice and beans, for example. Rice is deficient of several aminos that beans have in abundance.
The amino acids lacking in one food is made up for in a different food.
This strategy of combining foods is exactly what we're doing with Gear! We have included branched chain amino acids, as well as amino rich superfoods like Super Plasma Protein, a protein isolate made from hydrolyzed blood plasma proteins.
With Gear, you can have a peanut butter sandwich, (not a great source of quality protein) and the digestive enzymes will ensure that you're processing every single gram, while the BCAAs, Super Plasma Protein, and Whey Protein Isolates fill in the missing aminos. It's like turning every peanut butter sandwich, slice of pizza, and piece of French toast into a protein shake! A banana split is always going to have a lot of fat and sugar, but with Gear, at least it'll also have a lot of
high quality protein as well.
So we basically need two things from our proteins:
1. We need to be able to process these proteins and break them down into amino acids, (we need them to be digestible).
2. We need to have the proper amino acid ratio, (we don't want to be limited by missing aminos).
And that's really it! When we talk about protein quality, we're really only saying that they have a proper amino acid profile, and its digestibility.
When we talk about Gear, we're talking about making everything you eat into a high quality, easily digestible, source of protein!
Gear Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 capsule
Servings Per Container: 200
** Percent Daily Values not established.
Gear Directions:
Take 4 capsules pre and post workout. Gear can also be taken in-between meals to prevent catabolism and provide increase in muscular recovery and regeneration. Take 10-15 capsules daily for best results.
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The Indianapolis Colts' magical season will continue for at least two more games.
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Rookie quarterback Andrew Luck capped his seventh game-winning drive in the fourth quarter or overtime with a 7-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Wayne, and the Colts defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 20-13 to clinch a playoff spot Sunday, only one season after winning two games and picking first in the draft.
It wasn't pretty for Chiefs fans inside Arrowhead Stadium. Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles ran for 226 yards and one touchdown, and Luck was off most of the day. But Chiefs quarterback Brady Quinn threw two interceptions, one of which Darius Butler returned 32 yards for a score. And Luck made plays when they absolutely were needed.
"This game was 100 percent on my shoulders and is my fault," Quinn said. "You can't play the way I played today and win a game."
The intense race for the playoffs is in full gear. Check out the latest situation in the postseason chase. More ...
The Colts had to take care of business this week with an angry Houston Texans team looming in Week 17. The Texans had a chance to lock up the AFC's No. 1 playoff seed but lost to the Minnesota Vikings. Instead of resting, the Texans will be playing for a first-round bye.
They won't worry about that in Indianapolis. The Colts have made the playoffs as the AFC's No. 5 seed and expect to get coach Chuck Pagano back from leukemia treatment Monday.
This is how the Colts have played all season. They've been able to hang with just about anyone, and they can lose to just about anyone.
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Thanks to everyone who came out to FFDG last Friday for Paul Urich's opening of Take Me Back to Paradise. We'll be adding pics and work online tomorrow. Also, checked out a few other openings this weekend around SF, but was so damn fried, we didn't get too many pictures. We'll be going back to certain galleries to get a few photos and will post up later in the week... Happy Monday.
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On Friday, family, friends and first responders paid tribute to Russell M. Pecoraro, who passed away on Sept. 17. An elaborate procession - complete with helicopter escort - took place across Whitehaven Road.
Pecoraro, formerly of Grand Island, was a retired chief with the Erie County Sheriff's Office, and a retired chief of police with the Princess Anne Police Department in Princess Anne, Md.
Kaiser Funeral Home handled funeral arrangements.