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LANSING (WKZO) -- A federal judge has now agreed with what a number of local clerks and the ACLU have been saying, that Michigan's Secretary of State has no business demanding that local clerks put a box on every ballot requiring that voters check whether or not they are U.S. Citizens.
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The next battleground in the coffee wars
India's tea-drinking culture will make it challenging for Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts to break into the beverage market.
In the U.S., Starbucks can charge customers a premium as it is perceived to offer superior coffee. However, India traditionally has a tea-drinking culture that may not appreciate paying more for a "superior" cup of coffee. This means that Dunkin' Donuts will have an edge over Starbucks in terms of pricing. Besides, the two companies will also have to deal with other well-established players, such as Britain's Costa Coffee, and local companies, like Cafe Coffee Day and Barista.
Coffeehouses need to adapt to Indian menus
The typical Indian customer sees a beverage as an accompaniment to food. The idea of spending money for a stand-alone drink is a new concept, although it is slowly gaining followers. Many Indian customers prefer to spend money on value, and food is something they perceive to have greater value than a beverage. Hence, in our view, the coffeehouses will need to provide an extensive menu suited to local tastes in order to succeed.
And just as in the West, coffeehouses in India will have to compete against the ubiquitous McDonald's and Yum! Brands (YUM) outlets. Restaurants like McDonald's and Pizza Hut, with their extensive offerings in both food and beverages, provide a more holistic meal experience. A couple of months ago, McDonald's also revealed its plan to double the number of restaurants in India to 500 by 2014. As tempting as the market may seem, it is not going to be easy for new entrants.
We estimate a $29 price for Dunkin' Brands, which is in line with the market price.
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The Chicago Blackhawks dropped Game 2 in overtime by a 2-1 margin as the Boston Bruins evened the series. The Bruins were thoroughly outplayed in the opening period, but most games aren't won because of playing only one strong period. Boston showed their resolve and was the better team for the majority of the contest and deserved the victory.
In Game 1 the Blackhawks third line outplayed their counterparts and was a significant factor in two goals. On Saturday night the Bruins newly formed third line made the difference. In what was described as a gut feeling by head coach Claude Julien, a different third line was rolled out for Game 2. Chris Kelly played in the middle flanked by Daniel Paille and Tyler Seguin as the trio accounted for the two Boston goals.
The Bruins were never dominated in the post season the way the Hawks handled them in the opening frame.
Chicago was credited with 19 shots while Boston could only muster four shots on goal. In Game 1, Corey Crawford's play in the first OT session led the Blackhawks to victory. Last night Tuukka Rask was great in period one and kept his team afloat. This could be considered a goalie win by Rask although the Hawks didn't put forth a sustained challenge after the first period.
Maybe it was the added emotion of playing at home and a super adrenaline rush to begin the game but the Hawks looked tired as the night wore on. The Bruins chased the puck in the first frame and recorded 19 hits as that type of punishment could have helped to sap some energy from the home team.
One of the tradeoffs of playing puck possession hockey is Boston will have the opportunity to make a lot of hits. They are very good at finishing checks but it isn't easy to pound away at an opponent for an entire match.
It also isn't easy to play at such a fast pace and high level as the Hawks demonstrated to start Game 2. It took Boston almost 15 minutes to sustain any meaningful offensive zone time but they came out the better club to begin the second frame.
It was Boston in Game 2 that dictated the pace of play for the most part. When things slow down the Hawks aren't as effective and when up against a strong goaltending performance the game boils down to which club makes the most costly errors. Unfortunately for Hawk faithful the Bruins took full advantage of a couple of misplays and now the series heads to Boston all square at a game apiece.
When a team completely dominants an opponent and comes away with only one goal, trouble often follows. To make matters worse, Marian Hossa appeared to score in the first period after Patrick Sharp gave the Hawks a 1-0 lead. Hossa was in the crease and poked at the puck which crossed the goal line but it was ruled the play was dead.
In the NHL a play is considered whistled dead when the referee loses sight of the puck. It doesn't matter if the whistle actually is blown before the puck goes into the net. The play is over once the referee intended to blow the whistle. The actual sound of the whistle blowing doesn't matter as much as the intention of the official, which gives the referee some leeway in a situation like Saturday night.
Some Hawk fans will cite the no goal call as a reason for the defeat.
In reality the Blackhawks have gotten more than their share of luck in the series. Saturday night, the Bruins were stopped by the goal post a couple of times, hit the cross bar once, and they encountered similar bad luck in Game 1. Usually the breaks even out, sometimes they don't, but bad luck had little to do with Boston winning Game 2.
The Blackhawks defensemen weren't able to cleanly and quickly get the puck out of their zone for most of the night. Credit the Bruins forecheck and the lack of a similar effort from the Hawks as being a deciding factor. The Blackhawks were looking for long stretch passes instead of skating and were guilty of turnovers. They were not getting pucks behind the Bruin defensemen and couldn't sustain much attack time.
On the Bruins first goal Sharp lost the puck along the boards and Nick Leddy was frozen and caught flat footed. This allowed Paille space to make a play from behind the net and Kelly beat Crawford. Credit Paille for doing all the heavy lifting as the Bruins created an opportunity from hard work along the boards. They also took advantage of a young defenseman failing to make an ordinary defensive play.
On the game winner Brandon Bollig failed to control a puck along the boards. His inability to clear the zone was costly as Seguin got the puck and fed a wide open Kelly who beat Crawford.
On one of his best night's, Crawford doesn't get beat to the glove side by Kelly's game winner. The Bruins all series have had the ability to find open ice in prime goal scoring areas. Kelly shouldn't have been so wide open and Bollig failed to make a routine play.
There isn't much difference between these two clubs and failing to make routine plays can be the difference and was Saturday night. The one factor which has been touched upon but probably not stressed enough is the Bruins have more Stanley Cup experience on their roster than the Hawks.
Two of the younger Hawks, who were not part of the 2010 championship team, made costly errors Saturday night. The Bruins Kelly and Paille who didn't have great games in the series opener showed their veteran experience and bounced back. The Bruins as a group played with more consistency and were rewarded.
Bad breaks had little to do with the Game 2 loss but being held to total of only nine shots in period two and three was significant. The Hawks after an outstanding start on home ice couldn't sustain the effort and fell away from their plan. The team with the stronger will stay determined and was eventually rewarded.
The Blackhawks inept power play hurt more than usual because they could only generate one goal at even strength. On three power play attempts the Hawks didn't score and on the last two chances were not credited with a shot on goal.
Over the years the Hawks have had some bad power plays but this one is right up there with the worst considering the level of talent. Not scoring is bad enough but losing momentum is not good and that happened to the Hawks Saturday night. The Bruins have an outstanding penalty killing unit so they deserve credit but for the most part the Hawks aren't coming close to scoring.
After days of watching tape it would be best to realize the likelihood of the power play contributing very much is slim. By this point everyone in the Blackhawks front office has been given an opportunity to provide input to solve the power play woes.
My thinking is it might be best to play the same lines and defensive pairings during power play time. At this point what could it hurt? Maybe the chemistry would work better and players wouldn't look so tentative.
The Blackhawks will look to compete for the entire game on Monday night in Boston. The Hawks need to capture a win in either Game 3 or 4, or Boston could clinch next Saturday in Chicago.
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Why should a relatively prosperous upper-middle-class family care about inequality? There are lots of reasons, but here's the most personal one: that's our money the very rich are taking! Based on Internal Revenue Service figures, if middle- and upper-middle-class families had maintained the same share of American productivity that they held in 1980, they would be making an average of $12,500 more per year.
That bears repeating: $12,500 of my money every year to the richest 1 percent, and $600 more to pay my share of their tax cuts!
Inequality in the U.S. doesn't get the attention it deserves. Many of us brush it off, thinking, "So the rich get richer -- it's always been that way." Or we think: "I'm doing OK myself – and I want to be really rich someday, too."
The lopsided distribution of wealth in the U.S. doesn't get the blame it deserves for our budget problems, either. On the contrary, since our economic system is based on individual freedom, most of us believe in the inalienable right to make unlimited amounts of money. The thought of taking back a greater share from innovative and industrious business leaders is (shudder) "socialism."
So instead we increase sales taxes and service fees. We cut police forces and educators. We remove funding for food pantries, homeless shelters and elder assistance.
The massive redistribution of income from the middle classes to the rich over the last 30 years is like a malignant tumor that doesn't appear on the surface but eventually destroys the whole body. Every one of the 90 percent of Americans who makes less than $114,000 a year should be aware of this – and they should be angry.
U.S. GDP has quintupled since 1980, and we all contributed to that success. But our contributions have earned us nothing. While total income has also quintupled, percentage-wise almost all the gains went to the richest 1 percent.
So we're being cheated. How are we being sickened?
In their book, The Spirit Level: Why Greater Equality Makes Societies Stronger (Bloomsbury Press, 2009), Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett have documented the numerous studies that correlate inequality with shorter life expectancies, increased disease and health problems, and even higher murder rates. These effects are attributed to the stress of "relative deprivation" -- trying to survive in a community where economic, educational and health care disadvantages persist in an otherwise prosperous environment.
The statistics clearly indicate that rates of illness in an unequal society are higher at all levels of income, even for the very wealthy. Wilkinson and Pickett document numerous studies that liken inequality to a "pollutant" that impacts the health of society as a whole. Even the super-rich can't escape.
So we're being cheated and sickened. How are we being deceived?
That $12,500 per American family mentioned earlier translates into a trillion extra dollars of income every year for the richest 1 percent (not including their tax cuts). The very wealthy insist all of this money will stimulate the economy.
But it's well known by economists that low-income earners spend a greater percentage of their overall income on consumption, while high-income earners save more. Middle-class America has been led to believe the growth at the top will eventually produce more jobs. But many of us have college-educated sons and daughters who can't find suitable employment. Fortune magazine reported that the 500 largest U.S. companies cut a record 821,000 jobs in 2009 while their collective profits increased threefold to a record $391 billion.
The deception has persisted for 30 years. According to Forbes magazine, the top 20 private equity and hedge fund managers took an average of $657.5 million in 2006. The salaries of these 20 people could have paid for 25 police officers, 25 firefighters, and 50 teachers for every one of the 3,000 counties in the United States. Instead we see counties like Ashtabula in Ohio, which cut back its police force from 112 to 49, while a judge advises the residents to "get a gun" to defend themselves.
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Since 2002 Perimeter Institute has been recording seminars, conference talks, and public outreach events using video cameras installed in our lecture theatres. Perimeter now has 7 formal presentation spaces for its many scientific conferences, seminars, workshops and educational outreach activities, all with advanced audio-visual technical capabilities. Recordings of events in these areas are all available On-Demand from this Video Library and on Perimeter Institute Recorded Seminar Archive (PIRSA). PIRSA is a permanent, free, searchable, and citable archive of recorded seminars from relevant bodies in physics. This resource has been partially modelled after Cornell University's arXiv.org.
One of the most basic but intriguing properties of quantum systems is their ability to `tunnel' between configurations which are classically disconnected. That is, processes which are classically impossible, are quantum allowed. In this talk I will outline a new, first-principles approach combining the semiclassical approximation with the concepts of post-selection and weak measurement.
Thermodynamical aspects of gravity have been a tantalising puzzle for more than forty years now and are still at the center of much activity in semiclassical and quantum gravity. We shall explore the possibility that they might hint toward an emergent nature of gravity exploring the possible implications of such hypothesis. Among these we shall focus on the possibility that Lorentz invariance might be only a low energy/emergent feature by discussing viable theoretical frameworks, present constraints and open issues which make this path problematic.
Atomic magnetometers have a long history in tests of Standard Model since they provide sensitive constraints on new spin interactions. I will review recent progress in magnetometry using electron and nuclear spins, describe some of the limits set on new physics and discuss ideas for future experiments.
In the low energy re¬gime, precision measurements of spin precession have gained increased attention as an alternative pathway to physics beyond the standard model. These measurements aim at the detection of minute frequency changes superimposed on low Larmor frequencies at extremely weak magnetic fields. Such measurements require an effective shielding against the magnetic field of the Earth and other perturbations.
In our talk we seek to present a broad overview of the field of optical magnetometers, starting from basic principles to fundamental limitations to the variety of applications in which they have already found use. We will end with a report on the development of a new worldwide network of synchronized magnetometers that can be used to search for a variety of new physical phenomena (many of which are discussed at this conference!).
We consider pseudo-scalar and pseudo-vector interaction of atomic electrons with hypothetical dark matter particles (e.g., axions). These interactions lead to oscillating atomic parity non-conserving (PNC) amplitudes and/or oscillating electric dipole moments (EDM). In static
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Prevent Child Injury has released a toolkit for use during the week of June 23-27, 2014 to highlight that unintentional injury- the leading cause of death and acquired disability in children- is predictable and preventable. Resources and user guides are available on a wide range of injury topics, including child passenger safety, safe sleep, teen driving, TV tip-over, and medication safety. To learn more about these important child injury topics, visit: http://www.preventchildinjury.org/
The League of American Bicyclists has observed May as National Bike Month since 1956. The month-long event showcases the many benefits of bicycling, while encouraging more people to try biking. This organization promotes bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation, and works towards a bicycle-friendly America through advocacy and education efforts. Bike to Work Week will be celebrated May 12-16, and National Bike to Work Day is May 16, 2014. This event promotes the healthy, sustainable, and active transportation of biking.
The first-ever National Bike to School Day was celebrated on May 9, 2012, which encouraged children to safely bicycle or walk to school, and was made up of 950 local events in 49 states. The event grew to 1,700 schools in all 50 states in 2013. This year, Bike to School Day is May 7. National Bike to School Day provides an opportunity for schools to partner to celebrate National Bike Month. There are several benefits to the event, including establishing healthier habits of physical activity, promoting safety in the community, and reducing traffic congestion. For more information, visit: http://walkbiketoschool.org/ready/why-walk-or-bike. Many local organizations sponsor Bike to School or Bike to Work days during May, and it's a great time to talk about bike safety.
Bicycling is a leading cause of recreation injury as well as a leading cause of sports-related head injuries in children. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, cycling injuries played a role in 86,000 of 447,000 sports-related head injuries treated in emergency departments in 2009. Bicycle skill development and safety education are important components in preventing bicycle injury.
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May 19-25 marks the 10th annual Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week. This observance highlights how to maximize the health benefits of water-based physical activity while avoiding water-associated illness and injury. For more information on how to be safe in the water, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/water-safety/index.html
A new report from the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Fire Analysis and Research Division highlights the importance of working smoke alarms. The report indicates that three out of five home fire deaths resulted from fires on properties without the protection of working smoke alarms, and more than one-third of home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes without any smoke alarm. Working smoke alarms reduces the risk of dying by a half in reported home structure fires, but smoke alarm failures were found to be most commonly due to missing, disconnected or dead batteries. The study also found that interconnected smoke alarms were more likely to operate and alert occupants of home fires compared to those powered solely by batteries.
The NFPA follows the "Once a month, Once a year, Once a decade" rule, meaning that home smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month using the test button, change the batteries once a year if the smoke alarm uses standard batteries, and replace the smoke alarm with a new one once every 10 years.
For the full report and safety tips, visit: http://www.nfpa.org/~/media/Files/Research/NFPA%20reports/Fire%20Protection%20Systems/ossmokealarms.pdf
National Poison Prevention Week was established by the United States Congress in 1961 to focus attention on the dangers of potentially poisonous medicines and chemicals, and to outline steps to prevent poisonings. A poison is defined as "any substance, including medication, that is harmful to your body if too much is eaten, inhaled, injected or absorbed through the skin." Anything can be poisonous if used in the wrong way, including household items. Like that of all injuries, most poisonings are unintentional; however, some can be inflicted intentionally through self-harm or by another individual. Injuries and poisonings affect all groups of people, regardless of age, race or economic status. In 2011, 1,084 Hoosiers died from poisoning, which accounted for 26.9 percent of all injury deaths.
The toll-free Poison Help Line, 1-800-222-1222, connects callers to their local poison center. Poison centers are more than just help lines for parents of young children and they offer advice to anyone, including adults and health care providers. More than two million poisonings are reported every year to the nation's poison centers and about 50 percent of poisonings include children under the age of six. During 2011, the Indiana Poison Center reported more than 68,500 calls for help.
Some tips to prevent poisoning include:
Prevent Child Injury created a new toolkit for National Poison Prevention Week, which can be utilized to promote safe use, storage, and disposal of medicines and vitamins. The toolkit contains a user guide, project materials, and existing resources for medication safety. The toolkit can be found here.
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a blunt or penetrating injury to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. TBI occurs in many ways, including from a fall in the home or on a playground, in a motor vehicle collisions, or being struck by an object or another person. The severity of TBI ranges from mild concussions to more severe, life-threatening injuries. There were 43,034 emergency department visits and 4,748 hospitalizations due to TBI in Indiana in 2012. TBI can be prevented, and to find out more information about TBI, please visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website.
Scald injuries is the main focus for the American Burn Association's Burn Awareness Week 2014. Scald injuries occur when hot liquids or steam causes damage to one or more layers of the skin. Scalds are most likely to occur in the kitchen and the bathroom, and some common sources of scalds include hot tap water, hot food or beverages, and steam. Scalds are the second leading cause of all burn injuries, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Additionally, children, older adults, and people with disabilities are especially at risk for scalds.
Scalds can be prevented through a few easy environmental and behavioral changes. The American Burn Association recommends the following safety tips to decrease your risk for scalds.
The interactive National Drug IQ Challenge can be accessed starting January 27, 2014 at http://drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/iqchallenge. NIDA scientists will host a chat day on January 28, 2014 from 8 am to 6 pm EST to provide thousands of teens the answers to their questions about drugs.
Winter provides new challenges in the injury prevention world. Home fires are more prevalent due in part by an increase in cooking and heating fires, holidaty decorations, and winter storms. Below are some tips to keep your family safe this winter.
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The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Find a Colleciton site for Saturday, October 26th here.
Capitol police personnel will be on location Friday, October 25 in downtown Indianapolis by the President Lincoln statute in front of the Indiana Government Center complex to collect discarded drugs from 11 am to 1 pm.
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12. The theme this year is "Prevent Kitchen Fires." The National Fire Protection Association indicates that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Read some of the following information to learn how to "Get Cookin' with Fire Safety!"
The end of summer means an end to outdoor activities like swimming and boating for Hooisers, but it's a great time to bring awareness to all-too-common injuries resulting from falls. Each year, one in three Americans over the age of 65 fall, which can result in serious health consequences and injuries. National Fall Prevention Awareness Day is September 22, 2013, better known as the first day of fall. By taking some simple steps, you can reduce your risk or the risk of a loved one of suffering injuries due to falls.
Summer is a great time to engage in outdoors activities such as swimming, biking, playing outside, and grilling, but it is also a time when accidents and injuries occur. By taking simple, common-sense precautions, you can have fun and stay safe at the same time.
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- § 14044b. Protection of juvenile victims of trafficking in persons
- § 14044c. Enhancing State and local efforts to combat trafficking in persons
- § 14044d. Senior Policy Operating Group
- § 14044e. Definitions
- § 14044f. Grants for law enforcement training programs
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Even kids who don't like broccoli will like this cheesy treat.
Full of fresh vegetables and cheddar cheese, this recipe offers a colorful take on a classic main dish.
A quintessential crowd pleaser, creamy potatoes loaded with cheese.
Just four ingredients create a quick and delicious brunch favorite.
Using a purchased rotisserie chicken allows you to make this crowd-pleasing dish in just a few minutes.
The beloved childhood favorite gets a little extra nutrition from milk plus DHA. A sprinkle of flax meal boosts the omega-3s even more.
Welcome spring (any time of the year!) with moist lemon cupcakes and creamy, zesty frosting.
Tasty fresh veggies, creamy bean spread, and wholesome reduced fat cheese make these wraps a satisfying summertime lunch.
Somewhere between soup and chili, this thick, hearty mixture is perfect on a cold night. Feel free to substitute an extra can of beans for the chicken if you prefer vegetarian soup.
Pair with a crisp salad for a deliciously easy meal during the hectic holidays or any time of year.
This recipe makes one omelet. To serve a group, you can prepare large batches of the mushroom filling and egg mixture, but cook each omelet individually.
Cheesy, kid-friendly quiche is a great way to bring more milk with DHA into your family's diet. Prepare these the night before for an easy, nourishing breakfast.
The dressing for this simple salad can also double as a healthful dip.
This spectacular lasagna is well worth the time it takes to prepare. Plus, it feeds a crowd!
Thanks to canned black beans, purchased salsa, and pre-shredded cheese, this protein-rich breakfast can be prepared in minutes. To multiply the recipe, season the eggs in one big batch, but scramble each portion individually.
Serve along with a green salad or a bowl of soup.
Reduced fat sour cream makes this dish rich and satisfying without piling on the fat and calories. Team it with salad for a light supper.
The perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Easy, cheesy and delicious! Add sautéed vegetables or cooked meat instead of green chiles if you prefer.
Bananas, cottage cheese, and wheat germ turn ordinary pancakes into a nutrition-packed breakfast treat.
Rich flavor, cheesy goodness and simple preparation make this dip an all-around hit.
A new twist on an old favorite.
This is great as a dip with vegetables or breadsticks. Try it on a full-flavored fish, such as trout, or on baked potatoes.
Created with kids in mind, this irresistibly cheesy casserole even sneaks in some vegetables!
This quick, easy casserole combines wholesome black beans with the delicious flavor of homemade cornbread.
A cheesy twist on the ultimate comfort food.
This simple recipe can easily be multiplied to serve a large holiday crowd.
A hint of garlic infuses this great-tasting and quick-to-fix dish.
One of our most-requested recipes.
Perfect for the holidays, these richly spiced muffins hide a delicious creamy center.
Delicious cupcakes filled with the goodness of carrots.
Tangy sour cream, toasty coconut, and a hint of almond take these pretty cakes several steps beyond plain vanilla.
This is a great side dish paired with chicken or pasta.
The perfect combination of holiday flavors in one decadently delicious dessert!
Rich sour cream, tangy cream cheese, and a hint of almond make these brownies unforgettable.
Serve this cake on its own as a satisfying lunchbox snack, or add scrumptious cream cheese frosting for an after-school treat.


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A western Kentucky cemetery is cracking down on the kinds of decorations that can be placed around graves.
Officials say enforcing the rules will save the City of Beaver Dam about $15,000 a year.
Hearing that they might have to change how they remember friends and family buried at Sunnyside Cemetery upsets some people.
Leslie Filback has a friend buried at Sunnyside and wasn't happy to hear that some of the decorations around his grave might have to go.
"If they're already on there, and they didn't enforce the rules, I mean, certain things should be okay," said Filback.
City leaders in Beaver Dam say that benches and some other things that are separate from the headstone aren't okay anymore.
Filback thinks that's going to cause some problems.
"There's elderly people out here who have benches, so that they can come sit with their loved ones and stuff, and if they have to take them down, then, you know, it might be harder for them to come out here, cause some of them can't stand for very long," said Filback.
Items placed right next to the headstone are allowed.
Beaver Dam Mayor Paul Sandefur knows it's a sensitive subject and wants to stop the problem before it gets worse.
"If the city is at fault at anything, I think it's kind of turning the head for a little while and letting some of this stuff start to come up out there," said Sandefur.
Filback has a possible solution for both sides.
"I would gladly come, you know, fix up Adam's grave or whoever...anybody else's that couldn't get out here. They just need to ask help from the community," said Filback.
Families have until the end of March to remove decorations that aren't allowed.
The mayor adds that it takes workers an extra seven hours to mow and 16 hours to weed around the decorations.
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Erika Brannock: Boston bombing survivor, amputee kicks off Baltimore Marathon
A 29-year-old preschool teacher who lost her leg in the Boston Marathon bombings was the honorary starter for the Baltimore Marathon yesterday, just days after receiving her first prosthetic.
Erika Brannock, of Townson, Md., was near the Boylston Street finish line waiting for her mother to complete the April 15 race when double blasts injured her, along with hundreds others, and took the lives of two women and an 8-year-old boy.
Doctors amputated Brannock's left leg above the knee. In June, she was the last bombing patient to leave a Boston hospital. Last week, for the first time, she started using a prosthesis.
"I got emotional even before I got up there," Brannock told Fox News. "I was choking on my words. It came from my heart. That was one of the coolest things I've done so far. "Getting out and being active is the most important thing. It helps keep a smile on my face."
Brannock told the news oulet that she plans on returning to Boston for the 2014 marathon: "Honestly, the safest place I can be is there. They've learned so much from that day," Brannock said. "I don't ever want to be afraid to go back there."
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Procession for fallen Marine runs through StaffordThe Stafford Sheriffs Office and the Strength and Honor Motorcycle Club will escort the body of a fallen Marine Tuesday from Dover Air Force Base to Stafford County.
Jake & Mike's restaurant closesOwner of Fredericksburg restaurant cited health concerns and pressures from his other, full-time job.
Video: Artists showcase talents at Via ColoriNearly 120 artists hit the streets over the weekend for the annual Via Colori street painting festival.
State Fair getting ready for 2014The fair has a full slate of new rides, new foods, new bands and new shows to offer guests this year.
Eagles knock wind from 'SkinsThe Philadelphia Eagles rallied for a 37%u201434 victory over the Washington Redskins Sunday
Stafford seeks break-in suspectStafford County authorities are searching for a man wanted as an accomplice in a breaking and entering last month.
Man sought in case of missing studentA man believed to be the last person to see a U.Va. student before she disappeared was being sought on arrest warrants charging him reckless driving, police said.
Council may delay decision on lodgeThe Fredericksburg City Council is expected to delay a decision on razing a former Masonic lodge building that stands on land planned for Riverfront Park.
Spotsy church wants expansion flexibilitySpotswood Baptist Church off Lafayette Boulevard, already one of the largest churches in Spotsylvania County, wants to expand even more.
High School Football resultsCheck here for all the high school football highlights.
Gillespie opens 'victory center' hereThe lobbyist and former chair of the Republican National Committee was joined at the rally by Dave Brat, the Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District seat, and a handful of local and regional elected officials.
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Bottle Cap Snowman Ornament - Crafting with the kids doesn't automatically mean you need to run out to the craft store and spend money on supplies. You may already have everything at home needed to make a recycling craft or a green craft like these craft snowmen. These homemade Christmas ornaments can also be hung around doorknobs or anywhere else around your Christmas home decor to add a little extra brightness.
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It's been argued that dropping the gloves in hockey is an integral part of the sport's tradition, but a recent study suggested that most Canadian fans would support a ban on fighting.
60% of Canadians, aged 18 years or older, that watch and follow the sport agree that fighting should be banned from professional hockey, according to a recent nationwide Forum Research survey.
"Based on these findings, it looks like Canadians are growing increasingly weary of the amount of fighting that takes place in Canada's national pastime – and perhaps of the impact on its players," Forum Research president Dr. Lorne Bozinoff said.
"With the recent deaths of NHL enforcers and retired players—along with marquee names such as Sidney Crosby being sidelined due to head injuries—people are starting to question the role of fighting in the game. With the NHL making it clear they won't even consider a ban at this time, it will be interesting to see how this situation develops in the months and years to come."
The study found that females were significantly more likely to support a fighting ban than males (74% to 46%) while older Canadians were also more likely to support a ban (86% for age 65 and up, 73% for ages 55-64, 64% for ages 45-54, 55% for ages 35-44, and 40% for ages 18-34.)
Fans in Quebec had the highest support for the fighting ban (67%), followed by fans in Ontario (61%), the Atlantic region (57%), BC (55%), and the Prairies (51%).


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Mercedes A-Class review
The Mercedes A-Class has ditched its dumpy MPV styling and is now a proper rival to the Audi A3, VW Golf and BMW 1 Series
You'd be forgiven for thinking this latest Mercedes A-Class is a completely different model line to the original version. It no longer looks like a mini-MPV, instead the lines are much more in-keeping with those of the premium hatchback cars it counts as rivals. The Audi A3, BMW 1 Series and VW Golf now have another serious competitor thanks to this stylish and classy new A-Class.
It's not just better on the outside, either. The Mercedes A-Class is better to drive as well, with a much more inviting interior design and a raft of new safety technology thrown in for good measure.
The range of engines and specifications is solid and there is plenty of choice, from the entry-level A180 petrol SE to the extremely quick A45 AMG hot hatch. For most buyers the best engine to go for is the A180 CDI diesel, which is a strong performer with low running costs - it emits just 99g/km of CO2, making it free to tax. If you really want to keep costs down, however, go for the A180 CDI ECO model, which boasts emissions of 92g/km of CO2 and over 78mpg.
There's plenty of grip and the higher-powered engines are pretty fast, but keen drivers will prefer the excellent BMW 1 Series when it comes to handling. There are five main specifications to choose from: SE, SE ECO, Sport, AMG Sport and top-spec Engineered by AMG. These sporty top-spec models get bigger wheels and stiffer suspension.
The most powerful, and most expensive, model in the range is the Mercedes A45 AMG, which has over 350bhp and four-wheel drive. Overall the A-Class is a classy and efficient car that gives the other German premium hatchbacks a run for their money.
Our choice: A180 CDI SE
The new Mercedes A-Class is a world away from the frumpy old model, with a lower roofline, longer bonnet and the latest Mercedes family face characterised by the large grille and three-pointed star. It's better looking than the plain Audi A3 and much more stylish than the BMW 1 Series - it's up there with the Volvo V40 as one of the best-looking hatchbacks you can buy, premium or otherwise.
Standard equipment includes USB and Bluetooth connectivity, alloy wheels and sports seats, which look great. Move up to the Engineered by AMG trim and you can make the A-Class look even better, as it includes 18-inch alloy wheels, a different diamond grille, xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. Go for the A45 AMG and you get a sporty bodykit, lowered suspension and a twin-exit exhaust.
The interior is classy and much better than the previous model's but the Audi A3 and VW Golf beat it in terms of quality and functional design. Some of the plastics aren't of the best standard and the finish doesn't quite match the VW Group cars' interiors.
With the A-Class' sporty looks and AMG badges being used throughout the range, it's clear that the Mercedes hatchback is setting its sights on the best-handling premium hatch crown. The BMW 1 Series has something to say about that and the A-Class can't match the BMW when it comes to driver engagement.
Like many other Mercedes models, the A-Class feels decently sporty, but it lacks the direct steering and responsive handling of the BMW. There's plenty of grip, especially in the four-wheel drive models, but the ride is too firm on UK roads. This is particularly true if you opt for high-spec cars with sports suspension and bigger alloy wheels.
The diesel engines are powerful enough, but they sound quite gruff and are a bit too noisy around town. Petrol models are better, but aren't as efficient and could do with being a bit more powerful to keep up with traffic easily. The A45 AMG model is a totally different story - while it's not very economical, it is incredibly fast, going from 0-62mph in just 4.6 seconds.
With technology trickling down from the imperious S-Class luxury saloon, Mercedes has always been ahead of the game when it comes to safety. ESP and Collision Prevention Assistance comes as standard, but do be aware that this is not a full autonomous braking system – it won't entirely prevent you from hitting the car in front.
There's Pre-safe, which prepares you and the car for an impending accident, and plenty of other high-tech kit is available even if it does add a lot to the price of the car. It all helped the A-Class get the full five stars from crash safety experts at Euro NCAP.
Mercedes is becoming one of the most reliable and liked brands in the country, with a solid 5th place finish in the 2013 Driver Power customer satisfaction survey – five places ahead of Audi and 10 ahead of BMW. The A-Class was too new to feature but given the performance of the Mercedes brand as a whole, it seems likely to do well in next year's results.
Thanks to the new, sleeker styling the A-Class is 160mm lower, as well as being longer and wider - but that shift in dimensions has made the boot quite a bit smaller and less practical.
Both the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 have larger boots, and the opening to the A-Class' is narrow, which makes it hard to get larger objects in and out. T
Today's A-Class isn't likely to appeal to the same audience as the original car. You have to step down into the car as you would with a sports coupe, the old high-riding model was more suited to older buyers who might have had trouble getting into lower vehicles.
The sleek roofline means rear headroom isn't the best, especially at the sides - taller passengers will feel themselves tilting their neck to fit in. The narrow glasshouse means that rear visibility isn't great either. Legroom is decent, however.
Go for the AMG Sport or Engineered by AMG trims and the ride is seriously compromised due to the larger alloy wheels and stiffer springs – proving quite uncomfortable on Britain's rutted roads.
Running Costs
The entry-level petrol A180 costs about as much as a mid-spec Ford Focus, making it pretty good value. Our favourite engine, the A180 CDI diesel, is Mercedes' first model to dip below the 100g/km barrier but it is a bit more expensive to buy in the first place. The other diesels are reasonably efficient, too.
The most economical model in the range is the A180 CDI ECO, which gets fuel economy of 78.5mpg on the combined cycle and emissions of 92g/km of CO2. Unlike other eco variants like the VW Golf BlueMotion, this model retains the stylish exterior look, too.
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Don't agree....think the old A class looks lovely and this will make many A class buyers look elsewhere. Why don't they look to bring out something mini size, a real supermini? Looking now to buy and been to around 8 car dealers and the Mercedes dealerships are 100% better than the rest. So impressed.
So Merc have moved away from a unique design, high seating position, fantastic boot space, short nose visibility, etc., all for what? Blander than bland, looks rather like an old Xsara. And overpriced, with a jittery ride. Except for Auto Express, nobody else seems impressed! I am going to keep my A180, but if I change, it will be to another make.
I share the sentiments iof other posters. I own a current A-Class and think that the new one has sacrificed the uniqueness and clever 'function over form' of the existing model. I will look elsewhere when the time comes to change.
what is it with the Merc boys and ugly - this one is backass and butt ugly
Mercedes should have called it something else (Me-2??), as the new model ditches all the virtues of the A-Class. Gone is the high drive position, phenomenal rear leg room, all in a sub-Fiesta length. Now it's an ugly long-bonnetted same-as-the-others car, instead of the previous unique package (and it certainly wasn't "dumpy"). I don't think many existing A-Class owners will be tempted to trade for the new model. We've been disenfranchised!
Wait a minute .... why mention 'firm ride' in 'Against' when you say it is 'slightly more comfortable over bumps' than the BMW but don't mention the ride in the 'Against' window for the BMW?
Do I sniff a whiff of bias here?
I was going to say the same words :) !!? ..
I have and love the old A class. When I will have to change I will certainly not consider this pretentious medium-sized outside / small inside not at all special car.
Its a beauty! I think the only ones who think its not are disgruntled current A-class drivers and anti-Merc people. So to solve the problem Merc should bring a super mini to replace the tiny little tall previous A-Class. Unfortunately they couldnt call this the B-Class. The Mini therefore could be called something like a Merc AL or AE!
'Police to ban secret gig'. That is a ridiculous statement.
If it's secret how can they ban it?! Anyway, I like the new A class, the old one always looked like a small Transit bus.
Having swapped an Audio A3 Black edition for a A 200 CDI AMG Sport. I was very wary as to the potential for "firm ride", this due to various reviews! Fair to say if hitting a pot hole the judder is there. Day to day driving is fantastic and ride is better than my A3 which I loved. Picked it up on 13th March, not seen many others. Would have gone for another A3 or BMW 1 Series. However why be part of the crowd. When I had the A3 Black the advert was; "you will be lucky to see one, even luckier to drive one!" Not anymore everyone has and drives Audi and BMW. Mercedes have in introducing this quality car really gone for it in terms of updating their small car and engaging those that want a quality car, but not a middle aged reps car!
Shame about the sat nav. I can see it now, end of the production line.... "oh bugger we forgot to put a sat nav on" SLAP on the dash it goes....YUK. Other than that it looks stunning.
Are you kidding me i bet all the people who are moaning are above 50 years old cars and there appearance are moving on its now normal to have a mp3 player and Facebook + twitter in your car now so deal with it if you are happy with your 2002 Mercedes then stick with it this car is aimed at young drivers and they have hit the nail on the head this car is perfect for any young person it looks amazing and i think that's exactly what Mercedes are aiming for ive put my order in for one well done for upgrading the old shabby a class and turning it into a stylish contender with BMW and Audi
Lee, I hear you, but when you consider 50% of old model A-class owners bought the car because of its easy entry/exit, Merc may have shot themselves in the foot by no longer having a slightly taller small car on offer.
My dad has the sports model of this car and yes the suspension is firm. But what do you expect when you pick the sports model? If you don't want firm suspension don't get the sports model.
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Name: Beth and Brian Jones
Location: Costa Mesa, California
Size: 1,350 square feet
Years lived in: 1 — Rent (interiors were originally designed by JR Walz)
Style blogger Beth Jones and her husband Brian live in an unassuming multi unit condo in Costa Mesa. By "unassuming" I simply mean that from the outside you would never know that this creative eclectic interior exists in there. They have exposed raw wood beamed ceilings with plenty of vintage charm and a huge open patio space.
I always find it interesting and insightful to see how fashion-centric people translate their style from wardrobe to home. Brian is a school teacher and Beth is a fashion blogger. Together they have created this very eclectic, warm and thrifty chic home — complete with the whole back of the house open to the patio space. When you walk in you really feel how they joined outdoor/indoor living and wanted to accommodate not only guests and visitors but also the Southern California climate. "We live in a beautiful place with beautiful weather. Having an open space like we have really plays a huge part, the outside often comes inside in my space. Also, the 1950's architecture and design is huge here. Trips to Palm Springs always inspire my design."
Being a full time fashion blogger, Beth always needed lots of room to store her clothing and accessories. With their new place she has an office which she works from full time and ample closet space. Beth notes one of the best attributes of their home — "My closet!!! Our last home had no closet space, and being a girl who loves her clothes, that was really difficult. We had to have makeshift closets outside. Now, this place has HUGE closets... at least compared to what we had... it was the first thing I worked on when we moved in. Getting my closet dress-up-ready!"
While there are trends in fashion as well as in interior design, it's easy to be over saturated with ideas about "how" to design your space. "I think gathering inspiration from sources like Pinterest and interior design blogs can really help to set the tone for what you want to do with your own space. I create a vision board and then start putting things together. Also, having anchor pieces really helps. A great bed, a great couch, a great dining room table... those can define your space."
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Our Style: Eclectic, thrift junkie, and a touch of glamour.
Inspiration: 1970's Chic Grandma living in Palm Springs.
Favorite Element: The interior design done by JR Walz is what drew us to this place. On the outside, the place looks like your standard apartment but the interior touches like the concrete floors, one big sliding door with an incredible wood frame, the cork floor... I could go on and on. The place was an inspiration to move in and make our own!
Biggest Challenge: Having to decorate little by little because of being budget smart. I'm a girl who loves to get in there and get it done. It's finally all coming together after a year.
What Friends Say: They love the open back wall that leads to a peaceful patio. It's great for parties.
Biggest Embarrassment: Entertaining for the first year with the whole downstairs not decorated the way I wanted. I would apologize the minute people walked in, "Downstairs is not done, but you are welcome to peek upstairs".
Proudest DIY: Creating my husband's workspace out of a closet. It wasn't too complicated, but it really came together nicely.
Biggest Indulgence: The bed in the master is from Anthropologie, and we bought it as a wedding gift to ourselves. Best purchase ever! Most romantic bed... who wouldn't wanted to sleep there.
Best Advice: My mom is the Organization Queen, she came when we first moved in and instantly advised we organize everything first and then decorate. It made everything much more simple.
Resources of Note:
- • Behr Swiss Coffee is the main white everywhere
• Behr Almond
- • Mirrior: Pier 1 repainted in green
- • Couch - Palm Springs Antique Mart
• Chair with fur - Craiglist find
• Wing back chair - Salvatin Army
• Wicker Chairs, repainted Palm Springs Revials Thrift Store
• Rug - Antique from Sisters Estate Gallery Costa Mesa
• Art on walls - multiple thrift stores
- • Table- Salvation Army
• Mirror- Ikea
- • photo frames- Ikea
- • Bed- Anthropologie
• Chaise lounge- Vintage find
• Mirror- Antique
• Dresser - Antique and my husband's dad's from growing up
• Long dresser- repainted Craigslist find
• Bedding- Ikea
- • Hanging lamp- TPT Home
• All other finds from thrift store
• Pillows- Home Goods
Thanks, Beth and Brian!
Images: Bethany Nauert
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So cozy and simply beautiful ;)
Alot of wonderful touches.
my kind of house!! beautiful pieces!
did she just remove the drywall from the ceilings downstairs?
i love this. although, for me, the downstairs works better than the upstairs.
I actually like the upstairs a lot more. I don't get the "exposed" ceiling downstairs, at all. Cool furniture though.
I smiled all the way through your tour. Beautiful, comfortable, and nostalgic. Love the canopy bedroom.
I love the mixture of vintage and newer things. And although I see why some are puzzled by the unfinished ceiling, I think that's what makes it so original and warm (all those shadows and the richness of the exposed wood). How wonderful to describe the style as "chic grandma." Particularly enjoy the wingchair that is finished with a different, solid material in the back.
It certainly is "Chic Grandma," and I love it. The mixed-fabric wingback chair and matching ottoman are my favorites.
OK - this may sound bizarre but what kind of dog is that??? He/She is a beaut !!!!
Would have liked to see more of the patio since it was deemed such a highlight...
You have my dream home there. love it!
Love the wood downstairs and the ceiling. Really wonderful - you have imagination and style.
Great home. Put together very well. Great pics too!
LOVE the bathroom vanity, very different. Love the artwork. How many times have you stubbed your toe on that middle leg of that great bed?
What is with that exposed ceiling? I think I would insist that be fixed asap, it really is not appealing. Love that bed though.
Love the downstairs. The upstairs is a bit too girly for me, but extremely well done.
I love the purse hung on the frame and the unexpected display of photos in the kitchen.
Wow what a treat! Great photography!
Cool Paul
I love all the cozy chairs and nooks, and love the ceiling and the textures all over the house. From the description I was afraid it would be a cluttered "thrift junk" place, but the owner has done a fantastic job of choosing just the right objects and keeping the color scheme neutral so nothing really overwhelms. Great control here!
Love how you've styled and put everything together! looks very serene and cozy, all the textures and little details you've done really make it something special. thanks for sharing!
Normally I don't like TV's on the wall, but you have done such a great job blending it with your wall of art that it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb. Great job!
I also really like your wingback chair and ottoman. Thanks for sharing with us.
What is name of the fashion blog?
Love the closet-turned office in the first bedroom. :) Neat place - very vintage, it certainly has that 70's comfort zone going on. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing! :)
What a hoot! The upholstery on the wing chair is the same I chose in the 1970s from Ethan Allan - and yes, I am a grandmother. Love the dining set, too. Great house tour.
I'm biased, seeing as I often think of my own style as "grandma chic," but I think this place is just great.
adoring the bed an you accessories!!!


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What it sounds like you're describing are specifically called "healing anime" and were designed to be just that: plotless, conflict-less, and relaxing. The idea of sitting and marathoining them is probably a bit like jamming out to Muzak--not what it was designed for. In any case, they're an entire genre of anime in of themselves.
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I am talking about anime with almost no plot, no humor, no character depth, no conflict what so ever, no entertainment, and with either forced or no humor. All of the characters are just happy all the time and love everyone and everything and it feels unatural.
BTW the list at TV Trope that sort-of attempts to describe this genre is full of bad examples. I had read a better essay with better examples somewhere else, but I can't remember where ATM.
When I want your opinion, I'll--wait, why would I want your opinion?
Heartcatch Precure. It was so absurdly silly and cute.
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Well, I can tell you about an anime that made me want to flat out barf. FREEZING. Where to begin with this one?? The anime promised an alien invasion, yet I SAW ALMOST NO ALIENS. Only like twice after a streak of like 7 episodes.
Also, it assured me that the main character was this badass hot chick. Well, they got the hot part right...She is literally the worst fighter ever, and the only thing she does is get her clothes ripped by other hot chicks. All they do in that anime is, rather than fight aliens, they have hot girls fight hot girls, for no apparent reason other than possibly character development. Although this is nearly pointless considering that all the characters are cardboard cutouts, aside from the main character who is just useless and weak.
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I posted this thread on Crossfit.com last week.
John Hackleman posted to it tonight. 8)
We have too many heroes lost and not enough workout days to commemorate them. I think it's fitting to always think of the men and women in service, whether military or peace officers and public safety, as we do our workouts. A bit of motivation to throw a little of our sweat and maybe a drop of blood on the floor in their honor.
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Yes I saw it, very cool indeed.
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Ooh, here's an old thread.
Does anyone know of any other CrossPit programs that have gotten started out there? I don't see any posting on it in the CrossPit forum. Hmm I think I'll go stir up sh**.
This is still the most awesome class ever. Jason, thanks for putting the same effort into it as when it first started.
Please don't stir up shit. We have had enough of that lately. :(
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Despite everything found inside the car, according to police, the criminal charges stem from using his smartphone to impersonate an officer.
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