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York University Jazz Orchestra & JAZZFM.91 Youth Big Band
Mar 6, 2014, 7:30pm-9:30pm
The York University Jazz Orchestra directed by Mike Cadó and the JAZZFM.91 Youth Big Band led by Jules Estrin share the stage in a concert featuring classic repertoire including works by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Oliver Nelson, Bob Brookmeyer, Stan Kenton and others.
For middle and secondary school students, the JAZZ.FM91 Youth Big Band provides an opportunity for exceptional student musicians to hone their skills while interacting with a new and diverse group of young musicians in a professional setting. Throughout the year, band members have the opportunity to attend workshops and masterclasses with some of the top musicians and educators in North America.
The York University Jazz Orchestra currently features 18 students from York University's music program, ranging from first-year to fourth-year undergraduates. Performing in this ensemble exposes these rising young jazz artists to the rich and diverse literature associated with the genre, helps them develop crucial musicianship skills, and offers valuable opportunities to hone improvisational skills.
Admission: $15 adult | $5 students and seniors
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The Livingston Community News
Livingston County homeowners soon will get a piece of mail that could leave many of them scratching their heads in confusion and frustration.
It's the annual property assessment notice, which by law is sent out every February by the township or city in which they live.
It's not a bill or notification of a tax increase, but this year it likely will cause discord for many because it will show that the assessed value of their home is going down while the taxable value is going up.
An explanation of why this is happening and what it means is the focus of a series of seminars hosted by the Livingston County Assessors Association and the county's Equalization Department. The final one is Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Pinckney's Navigator School.
"We want people to be educated," said Susan Murray, Hamburg Township assessor. "Their home is the biggest purchase most people ever make in their lives. They get information about its value from so many different places and they don't really understand it."
Murray and Green Oak Township Assessor Bob Brandmier will lead the informal seminar, which will provide an opportunity for questions from the audience. The program addresses how assessments are done, how state legislation affects taxable value and how people can appeal assessments they don't think are fair.
The simple answer to why a property's taxable value can go up even though its assessed value has dropped lies in the depressed economy and Proposal A, the assessors said.
Assessments are based on a property's value and values are market driven, they said. Even though foreclosures aren't factored, a bad economy is driving home prices down and taking property values along with them, Brandmier said.
Taxable value is determined by Proposal A, which says that in any year, the taxable value of a home cannot rise more than the rate of inflation or 5 percent, whichever is less.
This year, it's 4.4 percent, according to the county Equalization Department, and it's the highest rate of inflation for Livingston County since Proposal A was passed, Murray said.
Decreases in assessed value and increases in taxable value will continue as long as a property's assessed value remains higher than the taxable value, the assessors said.
While he still doesn't necessarily agree with the assessment of his Marion Township home, Paul Yandura said the seminar was helpful.
"This is a cumbersome, complex and complicated process for the average citizen," he said. "It's nice they try and explain a system that is complicated and probably still not very clear to many people."
The seminar provided tips for appealing assessments at Board of Review sessions, which take place in March in all municipalities. And it encouraged people to go to their assessor's office and get their property's valuation statement so they can check it for accuracy.
Those who have not received an assessment notice by March 1 also are encouraged to contact the assessor in their municipality. Failure to receive the notice does not invalidate the assessment.
Series concludes
A series of free seminars designed to explain property assessment - including why the taxable value of property continues to rise as the assessed value is declining - concludes next week.
• When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3.
• Where: Navigator School media center, 2150 E. M-36, Hamburg Township.
• Who: The session is a joint project of the Livingston County Assessors Association and the county's Equalization Department.
• Details: 517-546-4182.
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Published in Investing on 13 April 2010
Using cash flows is the best way to value a business.
There's little consensus on the right way to value a share -- except that it's part art, part science.
Compare it with valuing a piece of artwork such as Andy Warhol's "200 One Dollar Bills" silkscreen, which recently sold for a staggering $43.8 million (£28.5 million). How would you justify that price when the materials probably cost 200 one-dollar bills?
To start, you could attribute much of the value to the Warhol name. Then you'd probably consider the meaning to the buyer, the piece's importance relative to other works, and what someone else might pay for it down the road.
Using that same thought process, how would you justify a 3,940p for Rio Tinto (LSE: RIO) shares, or for that matter, the price given to any particular share?
Some rely on "relative" valuation, comparing multiples such as price-to-earnings with the same metrics for competitors, but Fools should prefer to focus on the company's underlying fundamentals -- like cash flow and earnings -- rather than where the share may trade relative to competitors.
More often than ever, earnings per share is manipulated by one-time charges, non-IFRS accounting, and subjective management teams that do all they can to make earnings look better.
But cash is fact.
By estimating how much cash a company will make available to shareholders after it invests in new assets and satisfies other obligations (i.e., to lenders and pensions), we can begin to determine how much that future cash is worth today -- and can then estimate the intrinsic value of a share. This is known as discounted cash flow, or DCF, analysis.
To illustrate, say your friend Steve offered you £1,000 today or the promise of £1,000 five years from now. You'd be foolish (lower case "f") not to take the £1,000 today, because you can put that money to work earning interest -- and assuming inflation follows history, £1,000 will buy more goods today than it will in five years.
But what if Steve asks how much you'll pay him today for his promise of £1,000 five years from now (just as you pay for the promise of a company's future cash flows)?
This is a tougher question. You need to factor in expected inflation over the next five years in addition to a decent rate of return relative to Steve's trustworthiness (for this exercise, we'll consider his word his bond). Let's say the "discount" rate that we believe fairly compensates us for expected inflation and for the risk of lending to Steve is 6%.
The equation to determine how much you'd lend Steve today would be:
Future value / (1 + discount rate)number of years
or £1,000 / (1.06)5 = £747.26
So, the amount we should pay today for Steve's £1,000 in five years is £747.26.
Taking it a step further, if Steve said he'd pay us £1,000 in year five and another £1,000 in years six and seven, now how much would we pay today?
Put simply, you would give Steve £2,117.28 today for the promise of three £1,000 payments delivered in years 5 through 7.
This second example is closer to discounted cash flow valuation: We estimate future cash flows, discount that cash at a rate that adequately reflects its risk, and come to a fair value for the cash today.
Unfortunately, there's no "Steve" in the share market telling us exactly how much he'll give us down the road. So, how do we determine which cash flows to measure?
When valuing a company, we target the cash flows left over -- the "free" cash -- after the company has invested in projects to further grow the business (i.e., capital expenditures and acquisitions). In other words, this is the cash that could be paid out to investors and is thus cash we can use to measure value. There are two major types of free cash: free cash to firm and free cash to equity.
Free cash flow to firm (FCFF) is what's left over before the company has paid interest to debt holders and after corporate reinvestment needs.
Free cash flow to equity (FCFE) is cash left over after all non-equity obligations have been met.
Valuation models using either free cash flow to firm or equity should arrive at the same conclusion, but depending on the type of company being analysed, one model can be "better" than the other.
For instance, companies with fluctuating levels of debt like Unilever (LSE: ULVR) makes projecting future equity cash flows difficult, so it's more prudent to value the entire firm using free cash flow to firm and back out all non-equity obligations. On the other hand, for companies with no debt or stable debt ratios, like Telecom Plus (LSE: TEP), free cash flow to equity valuations can be much clearer.
Prudent Fools test various scenarios for each company's projected free cash flows to determine a range of potential values. Valuing a company to the penny, as many City analysts do, is an exercise in futility because it assumes you've perfectly modeled the future. Don't be so confident to think that you know a company's exact standing five years from now or more.
The ultimate objective to valuing a share is to make sure you're paying at least a fair price for your investment -- one that should generate attractive returns -- and obtaining a suitable margin of safety. Overpaying for a share is one of the most common causes of permanent loss of capital.
Just as each art appraiser has a slightly different method of valuing art, each investor will have a different formula for valuing shares -- but DCF analysis is one solid way to value the underlying business, which in turn helps us make smarter long-term investments.
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Another good article.MDW1954
MDW1954: Greene King comes out rather well on this yardstick-- see HY Practical board.
There's something I don't quite understand about DCF modelling and I'd be grateful if someone could explain it!You are supposed to project cashflows over the life of the asset. How long should I assume this to be? If I'm buying shares in any company then I'm assuming the life is going to be 25+ years. Presumably I'm not supposed to be projecting cashflows that far? Or am I supposed to keep going until they become infinitesimal?Thanks a lot for your help!
I found this interesting but a real life example showing how the final figure was calculated would have helped enable me to create a calculation on another company. The article mentions both Unilever and Telecom Plus but it would have been helpful if their actual figures had been used to show how to actually work out the FCFE and FCFF. I find the financial sections of company reports quite daunting so would have found it easier to follow if the article had used the company figures in a real formula.
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TRENTON — Another health insurer has decided not to renew old policies in New Jersey next year even though President Obama has encouraged them to do so.
Aetna says about 90,000 small businesses and 2,600 individuals will need to choose new plans after Jan. 1.
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The Patriot Viper Series PC2-8500 (1066MHz) Memory is incredible ram. When I was using my previous set of 800 MHz rated ram my FPS on Crysis Warhead were 21.3 with the 4830 at stock speeds. 8FPS may not sound like much but it does make a major difference. Let me assure you even if you are not an enthusiast there are many uses for high end ram like this.
Would I recommend this memory? Yes, it is a very decent price per GB fantastic speed and timings. Gamers will notice a jump in performance without swapping graphics cards and render farm owners will love the bandwidth and rendering speeds of this ram over lower frequency memory.
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PPM: enhanced splitting of exe,dev,doc,nls packagesContinuing with enhancing of the Puppy Package Manager, see previous post:
The PPM main window has checkboxes labeled "EXE", "DEV", "DOC" and "NLS".
The "EXE" checkbox was broken. The "exe" packages (anything other than doc, dev or nls) were not filtered out when the checkbox was unticked. Fixed.
I have enhanced these checkboxes. Previously they only worked on PET packages, and only those packages conforming to the "_EXE", "_DEV", "_DOC" and "_NLS" naming scheme, for example 'abiword_DOC-1.2.3.pet'.
This has been extended to recognise the package naming used in Debian and Ubuntu. DEB packages have these strings in the names:
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ppm bug
There was a bug in the Ziggy ui, I don't know if it's already fixed as I got woof ~30 April, reported by broomdodger
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Rabobank: Global Prices Expected to Ease
March 21, 2014 -- Dairy pricing continues at high levels due primarily to Chinese demand, but international prices are expected to ease through 2014, according to Rabobank's Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory group.
"The bank expects a strong Northern Hemisphere production season, on the back of an exceptional season in the Southern Hemisphere, to generate more than enough exportable supply to exceed China's needs from the world market," the report said.
However, analysts say that the rate of price reduction will be limited by structural constraints on suppliers, the need to replenish depleted buyer inventories, and ongoing demand growth in line with a slow economic recovery.
"The most crucial demand side question is whether China will sustain the frenetic buying we have seen on the international market throughout the last 12 months," Rabobank analyst Tim Hunt said.
March brought a small reduction in prices across most categories, a possible sign that the market is finally turning from the recent high levels.
Regional Outlooks:
· EU: Rabobank expects production to rise by an impressive 4% year-over-year for the first half of 2014, fuelling a surge in exports. Fractional growth in the second half of 2014 will be boosted in the first half of 2015 when current quotas are eliminated and the EU will likely make a substantial contribution to boosting international supply.
· U.S.: The U.S. domestic market is only expected to show modest growth over 2014, as slow economic growth and reductions in SNAP payments are compounded by further increases in retail pricing. But improved supply momentum should see exports grow strongly in the first half of 2014.
· New Zealand: Rabobank expects the final three months of the New Zealand season (until to May 2014) to see production that is at least 20% to 30% higher than the drought-impacted finish of the 2013 season. While export volumes can be expected to taper off through season end, shipments are likely to continue to trend at least 10% above the previous year due to higher milk flows.
· Australia: Improved seasonal conditions and increased farm gate prices for Southern producers saw a recent rise in milk flow, albeit marginal. Rabobank expects a further recovery in milk flows in the first half of 2014, on the back of better weather and higher milk prices. A small exportable surplus can also be expected on the back of a 2% year-over-year production increase.
· Brazil: A drought in the Southeast, coupled with weak local demand growth is expected to slow Brazilian supply growth, simultaneously reducing import activity as supply expands faster than local demand.
· Argentina: In the context of a depreciating peso and economic uncertainty, Rabobank expects only modest year-over-year production growth, particularly as margins are eroded from milk prices rising slower than costs.


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In Erickson's eight stages of development, the one that I would be at would be 'generativity vs. stagnation'. This means that I am at the stage of my life where I am looking back and wondering "Have I left anything of value? Has my life been meaningful?" At the time we studied this in Psychology class, I wondered a little about that but then I got busy, and you know, I just sort of forgot about the whole thing. One has precious little time to wax philosophic when you are up to your armpits in schoolwork, housework and work work.
This weekend, Dylan and Brittani came home. They wanted to meet William, having only seen pictures of him. Brittani also had a special request. She wanted me to teach her my old family recipe for making pepperoni rolls.
"Really?" I asked just a little surprised. She told me that the first time that Dylan brought her home, on the long jeep ride he said, "My mom is making pepperoni rolls for supper tomorrow night." And she said, "What's a pepperoni roll?" He said, "Oh, man, you just wait!"
Brittani sat with the family, and she partook of pepperoni rolls and she liked them too. She confessed that she had tried to make them at home, but that they didn't turn out. "My dough was not right," she said, and she asked me if she could have my dough recipe. She wanted to know if I would make pepperoni rolls with her. Of course, I said yes, and I was looking very forward to this weekend.
I've been making pepperoni rolls for all their lives practically. My then mother-in-law taught me to make them when they were just babies. She used store-bought frozen bread dough, but I always made my own dough. It did not take any longer to do that than it did to wait for the bread dough to thaw. Basically, all you do is make your dough, break off a knob of it, roll it flat, make a line of pepperoni in the center of it, add a handful of cheese, and layer another row of pepperoni just for good measure, and then wrap the ends up, and roll the sides over. It has been the comfort food of choice for my family. There's not too much that can go wrong in life that cannot be fixed with a piping hot, fresh from the oven pepperoni roll with spaghetti sauce for dipping.
So Brianna and Buddy came with little William. We had a nice family supper, stuffed pepper soup and fresh cornbread from the oven. The conversation flowed easily around the table, with lots of laughter and reminiscing and visiting. The conversation continued into the living room as we sat down to watch a movie together, passing William around so that everyone got there chance to savor his sweetness. There is something very moving about the heft of a small baby with their little jerks and their funny sleeping sounds, something very soul satisfying in the holding of them, their small size fitting perfectly in the crook of your arm. Since I am the worst grandmother ever, I was so caught up studying his perfect little face, and marveling at his tiny little fingers that I completely forgot to take pictures until Brianna and Buddy were ready to walk out the door. Then there was a flurry of activity as I raced around to get a few pictures, completely ashamed that they were, once again, an afterthought.
The next morning, I introduced Brittani to the mystery of the perfect dough. I confessed that my current 'ancient family recipe' was from the book that came with my KitchenAid mixer. I mixed up a double batch of dough and split it into two large balls. The two of us kneaded dough companionably talking and laughing together in my small kitchen. "Dylan talks a lot about your good home cooking," she said. I did not know this, but it made me glad. We handed the rolling pin back and forth and assembled pepperoni rolls. For good measure, we used the second batch of dough to make a dozen cinnamon rolls, and I showed her how to make the cinnamon glaze. She said, "This is easy," a little amazed, and I told her that it was.
And once again, we all sat down around the table to eat, dipping our piping hot pepperoni rolls into spaghetti sauce. Tim said contentedly, "I forgot how good these are straight from the oven." When Dylan bit in to a cinnamon roll, his eyes rolled. "You know how to make these, right?" and Brittani smiled across the table at me as she answered him. "Yes. I know how to make cinnamon rolls."
I had to work. They had to head back to Allentown. My perfect weekend ended.
When, I went to bed that night, I thought about it, wrapped up in the arms of my husband. Generativity. "Has my life been meaningful? Have I left anything of value?" This weekend, I told my daughter how much I loved her. This weekend, I dandled my grandson on my knee and I loved him dearly too. This weekend, I shared recipes with a lovely young woman who seems destined to become a part of this family, and I was able to tell her how glad I was that Dylan had found her. I spent a quiet evening with my own husband, making him his own batch of cinnamon rolls to replace the ones that I'd sent to Allentown. Tim sprawled in the kitchen as I made dough once again, and we talked, about our children. About this new grandbaby. About our growing family. About our new home, our impending move. We envisioned our family gathering together at the new house for holidays and for all the special times that the future would bring. About inviting Brittani's parents to come for a weekend so that we might meet them. We talked about Brianna and Buddy, and how little William can have his own playroom at the new house. I love those quiet moments with my husband. I love him.
This weekend, my life felt full and complete. It felt meaningful. Am I leaving anything of value? I look at the faces of my family. My children. My children in law. My grandson. Generativity? Yeah. I'm there, and let me tell you: It feels great.
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Jeff Pearlman recalls a pretty funny story involving a very young Chris Kaman and a younger Juwan Howard, as told by former SLAM editor Russ Bengsten:
"Yo Webber, you SUCK! Hey Jalen, why are your shorts so big? Nice haircut, Juwan! And you…I don't even know who you are! How does it feel being NOBODY!!?? Duke is kicking your ass!" ...Well, apparently Howard finally got his revenge, dunking on Kaman in a game this season. I don't know ... I am shocked, SHOCKED!, that a man with as sophisticated tastes as Kaman has would heckle people annoyingly.
"HEY LOSERS! MY NAME IS CHRISTOPHER ZANE KAMAN, AND YOU'D BETTER REMEMBER ME!" Howard stopped and turned, looked him straight in the eye. For the first time all night, the kid seemed to shrink back. "Yeah, I'll remember you," Howard said. "You can count on that."
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Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
- Directed by Sam Weisman
===Story=== David Spade embodies ''Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star'' with the snide, glib, and bored attitude for which he is loved by his fans. Dickie, whose mother abandoned him in his youth when his TV show was canceled, yearns to regain the spotlight. But he can't get a promising role because the director believes that Dickie isn't a real person; so, to find his real self, Dickie hires a family to give him the childhood he never had. ''Dickie Roberts'' has some scattered laughs, but the writers have no better grasp of reality than Dickie himself; the "normal family" Dickie hires is as warm and glossy as any TV clan. A busload of real former child stars play exaggerated versions of themselves, but the result is more uncomfortable than satirical. However, if you want to see David Spade imitate a jet-ski, this is your movie. ''--Bret Fetzer'' ===DVD Features=== *Color *Closed-captioned
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Trial to start in kidnap, rape case
By Kevin Hanson, The Courier-Herald
The case is now under way against a Black Diamond man who was first charged with kidnapping and raping a female acquaintance, and now faces added charges stemming from his alleged attempts to have the woman killed.
Soon to go on trial is Randy Palmer, 45, who could spend the rest of his life behind bars if convicted on all counts.
"Right now, he's facing a plethora of charges," according to Christopher Hurst of the Black Diamond Police Department. "If he's convicted, he'll never get out."
Pretrial motions, to determine what evidence will be allowed once the trial begins, have been heard the past two weeks. Jury selection is slated to begin Jan. 5 and the trial will begin immediately after that process is wrapped up. Jury selection could take a couple of days and a King County Superior Court judge has set aside 15 days for the trial.
Hurst said prosecutors scored a couple of victories in early pretrial motions. First, the judge ruled that all charges against Palmer would be heard simultaneously; Palmer's attorneys had argued that charges should be dealt with separately, thus keeping a jury from knowing the extent of Palmer's legal difficulties.
Also, the judge ruled that certain evidence - which the defense had hoped to keep away from the jury's ears - will be admitted.
Palmer sits in Kent at the Regional Justice Center, awaiting trial. Bail was originally set at $750,000, but was increased to $2 million when the additional charges came.
While incarcerated, Palmer has twice contacted other inmates, proposing they do whatever necessary to make the victim disappear, according to charges filed by the county prosecutor. On both those occasions, inmates contacted authorities and cooperated, turning against Palmer, it is alleged.
Palmer originally ended up at the Regional Justice Center after being charged with first-degree rape and first-degree kidnapping. He was arrested May 28, 2002.
That case started when a 38-year-old Black Diamond woman walked into Enumclaw Community Hospital, claiming she had been raped and beaten. Enumclaw police responded and, after learning details, turned the case over to Black Diamond authorities.
The victim alleged Palmer had held her at knifepoint, repeatedly raping and beating her. She was only allowed to leave Palmer's residence when her 19-year-old son went to Palmer's home, banged on the door and demanded to see his mother, according to papers filed by the county prosecutor.
Police then made plans to arrest Palmer. Due to his criminal past, and the statements he had made to the victim about shooting any officers who came to his home, Black Diamond police sought outside assistance. They called upon the Valley Cities Special Response Team, a trained SWAT team consisting of officers from the cities of Auburn, Kent, Federal Way and Tukwila, plus the Port of Seattle,
That group made contact with Palmer, who surrendered and was taken into custody with incident.
At that time, Palmer had been arrested more than 20 times. Past convictions include fourth-degree assault (1995 and 1999), unlawful possession of a firearm (1995), second-degree assault and unlawful imprisonment (1992). While living in the Grays Harbor area, Palmer was involved in the beating and kidnapping of a man, according to a Black Diamond police spokesman.
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I have to admit, this year, I've been in a little bit of a holiday funk. With the recent loss of a family member and being laid off from my full time job, I haven't exactly been feeling merry or bright, much less wanting to get into the holiday spirit. However, I know I can't be a holiday scrooge forever, especially with little ones who are looking forward to the holidays. It's time to shake off the bah-hum-bug's get off my rear and enjoy my very favorite time of year.
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Grocery Outlet set to open Jan. 26
Norm and Tammy Mack know the grocery business.
For 30 years, Norm worked at markets while his wife, Tammy, put in more than two decades in the industry herself.
In fact, they met on the job five years ago at Everson Market in Everson, a small town about a 30 minute drive from Bellingham.
It should come as no surprise the couple, whom recently moved to Maple Valley, will own and operate the new Grocery Outlet in the Four Corner Square north addition.
In fact, Tammy said, when they started dating in 2008 Norm asked her if she'd be interested in opening a Grocery Outlet with him at some point. She agreed.
After all the years working in the business, Norm said, it seemed like the right move.
"We were always working for somebody else," he said. "We wanted to do it for ourselves."
Norm knew managers he had worked with who went on to Grocery Outlet. He kept in touch with those former co-workers to get a sense of what it would be like. When the time was right, he said, he called one of those guys up to get connected with the company.
"He gave us contact information and we were on our way," Norm said. "That was in April, I think, and by May we were already approved."
In mid-April the Macks went through lengthy interviews in Berkeley, Calif., where the chain's headquarters are located. Grocery Outlet has more than 185 stores primarily in western states including Washington, Oregon, California and Nevada.
Before the in-person interviews, they went through two hour-long phone interviews as well as a battery of personality tests.
Once all that was completed Norm and Tammy knew things went well in the final interviews.
"They say you know within a week and a half of interviews (if approved)," Tammy said. "They told us on the way to the airport that we were in."
Norm and Tammy were engaged at that point but were waiting to figure out how everything would work out with Grocery Outlet.
Once they knew they got the store in Maple Valley, the third one the couple had applied for, Tammy picked a date for the wedding by the time they got to the airport. The couple wed in August.
The Macks knew they could end up anywhere on the West Coast.
"We gave them carte blanche and told them we'd go anywhere," Norm said. "But, we got lucky to get this one."
Norm said Grocery Outlet, which is known for offering products for as much as half off retail pricing, is experiencing a period of growth as a company and its development team is working hard to open stores in new markets as quickly as possible. It makes sense to open in Maple Valley and there were residents who wanted it here.
"We had a number of requests from local residents to come to the area and we saw the need for a high quality discount market there," said Melissa Porter, vice president of marketing, Grocery Outlet, Inc. "We match up culturally with communities that are family oriented and Maple Valley is one of the top communities for families in the country."
For the Macks, it seemed like the perfect opportunity.
"We want to offer the people in Maple Valley the convenience of saving money on groceries," Norm said. "The niche that I think we fill is value. We understand that our customers shop other outlets. What we hope they do is shop us first, save money, then get the items that they need."
Typically Grocery Outlet stores offer product overruns, items that have been moved off the shelves elsewhere due to a change in packaging, among other things that allow independent operators to sell them at a lower price. In addition, there will be fresh produce, dairy and meat available.
"Grocery Outlet is a treasure hunt," Tammy said. "I shop every aisle because it changes every week."
Before they applied for a store, the Macks had to come up with a portion of the financing as well as develop a business plan, though Norm said there is a significant amount of support from the company as progress is made toward opening the store.
Once it's open, the Macks, who the company calls Aspiring Operators in Training, will be in charge. They deal directly with vendors and have managed a number of aspects of setting up the store. In addition, they've hired more than 30 employees, including Tammy's daughter Racheal, who is 26, and Norm's 24-year-old son Bryant. Both of their children have retail experience and will serve as managers.
"It's nice coming in with two people we can trust already," Tammy said.
The store's square footage totals out at 18,200 square feet. Trucks began arriving with products Monday and will continue until the place is set up Jan. 23 with a grand opening set for Saturday, Jan. 26.
It is set up to flow, so there are places where certain products go, Norm said, but there's significant flexibility in how things are set up due to the fluidity of the product offerings which change regularly.
In two years, Norm said, he and his wife think the store will be running well enough they can take their honeymoon.
For now, though, the couple is excited about the prospect of running their new business and being a part of their new home.
To start with, they connected with the Maple Valley Food Bank and have committed to support it. There will be volunteers from the food bank at the grand opening. The Macks will donate $1,000 worth of food to MVFB Jan. 26. They've also connected with the Tahoma School District with an eye toward a partnership.
"We wanted to come to a small community," Norm said. "We're from a small community. We wanted to go somewhere we could make a difference."
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In my long study of our American Civil War, I have come to understand the reasons for a Thanksgiving holiday.
On Oct. 3, 1863, just after the Union Army won battles at Vicksburg, Miss., and Gettysburg, Pa., Abraham Lincoln issued a presidential proclamation designating the last Thursday of November. "a day of thanksgiving and praise to our beneficient father who dwelleth in the heaven."
By VINCE LUECKE, Editor
They say a photo is worth 1,000 words. If so, this flattering shot of me suffering from the effects of a run-in with police pepper spray is priceless.
Over the past couple of weeks, I've taken part in a class for future Tell City reserve police officers. One of the requirements asked of volunteers – reserve officers aren't paid – is to take a dose of pepper spray in the face.
Watching government at work is a lot like watching children interact. First, we have elections, which are contests to see who can grab the most power. A burst piñata springs quickly to mind in looking for a similar event in childhood. Votes are the candy, and many of those grappling for them will resort to any measure necessary to ensure they gather the most.
PERRY COUNTY – Indiana Association of United Ways members have access to $6 million to spur local fundraising efforts in 2010 and 2011. Support from Lilly Endowment created this opportunity for United Ways and funds in Indiana to rebuild and recover and find new donors over the two-year period.
TELL CITY – The Tell City Beautification Committee will host a chili cook-off Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. on Main Street in conjunction with the Tell City Christmas parade.
Participating businesses are asked to cook their best pots of chili and serve the public as they stroll Main Street during "A Christmas Celebration."
The cost of each station is $10. The money will go toward expenses for prizes and awards given to participating merchants.
TELL CITY – December menus and order forms for Angel Food Ministries' discount-food program are available online and at The News.
The program offers 31 boxes of food valued at $60 or more, as well as senior boxes of 10 fully cooked meals for $28 and an allergen-free food box for $25. Several holiday specials are offered this month.
December orders are due Dec. 7 with food to be delivered Dec. 18. Orders can be placed online and paid for with debit or credit cards.
Menus are available online at www.angelfoodministries.com.
TELL CITY – The Evangelical United Church of Christ will prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 25. The meal will be served in the fellowship hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Anyone wishing to have meals delivered in the morning can call the church office at 547-7059.
Meals will be delivered in Tell City, Cannelton and Troy. Anyone is invited to call the church to request a meal.
Tell City Junior-Senior High School students posted two banners in City Hall Park Thursday, signed by all of the junior-high and most of the high-school students, according to Mayor Barbara Ewing, third from the left.
Del Cato of Evansville shows off a ham and sausage he won during a Nov. 7 ham shoot at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Siberia.
TELL CITY – The Tell City Common Council has approved wages and salaries for city employees, keeping in place a small increase adopted this summer for 2011. No additional pay increases are planned for next year as the city continues to control costs in the face of uncertain future funding.
The council approved across-the-board increases of 25 cents per hour in September and those raises, the first for 2010, took effect Oct. 1.
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For a holiday treat, here's one of my favorite clips on YouTube: Crowded House doing "Fall at Your Feet" at their final concert before disbanding. The 1996 show, which was attended by a quarter million Aussies, was held on the steps of the Sydney Opera House. Drummer Paul Hester had quit the band in '94; they brought him back to say goodbye. Neil Finn's elder brother (and former Split Enz bandmate) Tim, who'd been in the band for about fifteen seconds before the house got too crowded, returned to sing on a few songs, too. The entire show was captured on the "Farewell to the World" DVD, and sometimes it's been aired on video channels.
"Fall at Your Feet" is from "Woodface," the third and finest Crowded House album. That record was cut during the brief window when both Finns were in the group; together, they wrote "Weather With You," "Only Natural," and "Four Seasons in One Day," all of which remain kiwi standards. "Fall at Your Feet" is attributed to Neil Finn alone, and it's probably his quintessential ballad. Like much of his writing, it accelerates as it goes along; it's got that lonesome, Enz of the Earth feel to it. The "Farewell" version of "Fall at Your Feet" rocks a little harder than the one on "Woodface," but not so hard that it couldn't be compared to a September breeze.
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Aamir Khan walks the untrodden path with Satyamev Jayate's unique promo!
Aamir Khan, known to be a perfectionist, is an actor who has always believed in doing things different. The Satyamev Jayate teaser shows Aamir address the audience over a sip of coffee/tea. He tells the audience that it is not always important to make the audience laugh, hinting that tears generate more TRP's than funny and comic shows. Aamir also discusses the title of the show Satyamev Jayate in the promo.
It is interesting to note that Aamir Khan did not do much to promote the show, unlike others who make a hype to generate interest among the audience for the show. Well, considering that the genius Aamir is the brain behind this show, we can expect Satyamev Jayate to rock the small screen! The show is likely to hit the idiot box in May.


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County Clerks In Missouri and Colorado Go Rogue And Start Issuing Marriage Licenses
Marriage equality isn't legal in Missouri or Colorado, but that's not stopping some county clerks in those states from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples. In a sign that marriage equality is considered de facto law even where the court cases aren't finished, clerks in both those states have started issuing marriage licenses even though courts haven't given them the go ahead.
In Colorado, the county clerk in Boulder decided to issue the marriage licenses in light of the U.S. District Court of Appeals ruling about Utah's marriage ban. The court's ruling, which was upheld a lower court ruling striking down the ban, would also apply to Colorado (as well as Kansas, Oklahoma and Wyoming). However, the court stayed the ruling, so it has yet to take effect.
That hasn't detered Boulder county clerk Hillary Hall, who began issuing marriage licenses immediately. "Given the 10th Circuit's recent decision and the numerous other cases on this issue, I would be surprised if a judge in Colorado were willing to invalidate a marriage license simply because the parties to the marriage were the same sex," she said in a statement.
Meanwhile, in St. Louis, the city issued marriage licenses to a handful of same-sex couples, sticking a thumb in the eye of the state's marriage ban. "I felt that if we didn't do these things, and we didn't do this here in St. Louis, it wouldn't be done anywhere else in the state of Missouri," Mayor Francis Slay said.
That put state Attorney General Chris Koster, a Democrat who supports marriage equality, in the uncomfortable position of seeking an injunction to stop the practice. The court decided to take no action after the city agreed not to issue any more licenses for the time being.
In and of themselves, the actions in Boulder and St. Louis are fairly limited. However, they point to a much bigger issue: many government officials believe that state laws and constitutional amendments banning marriage equality are simply not valid any more. Moreover, they're willing to act on that belief. It will be another year before the Supreme Court settles the issue once and for all, but in the meantime, plenty more officials will follow suit and start behaving as if marriage equality is the law of the land.
FYI, Queerty, it is either the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado OR the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
I believe Lt. Gov. Gavin Newson started this trend.
I love these county clerks. Brave wonderful noble people on the right side of history.
Thank you for giving those couples a wonderful gift. These are the people that don't make the history books but really should. I hope they all have happy perfect lives.
REMEMBER!! white Christian republican, are still the world ENEMYS.
@Mezaien: And remember, scum like you are the laughingstock of the world! Vomit on, little TURD!
You have NO idea if the Supreme Court will even address the issue. They could, and very likely will avoid taking any of the lower court cases. If they do, then the decisions from the appeals courts stand… meaning we will gain quite a few new states, but still not all of them.
SCOTUS really does not need to weigh in on this issue at all now. I do not see them weighing in on it and invalidating that many lower case rulings. However, they also don't have to confirm them.
@Dakotahgeo: Its actually an amazingly beautiful state, and Saint Louis is an amazingly beautiful city. Its nice to see it be this progressive.
@Mezaien: I am a white, gay, atheist Republican that votes Democrat ONLY because of gay rights issues. If you legalize marriage, I will most likely never vote Democrat again (I could care less about ENDA because I entered a career field that does not practice discrimination to begin with… where I am actually probably more welcomed because of being gay). So, what does that make me?
@tdx3fan: I was not referring to it beauty or lack of it. I WAS referring to its very backward stance on things political (= Repugs) and ethical. MO does happen to be light years ahead of Kansas… until the next election! Governor Brownsh*t and his Repugnican Mafia are toast!
Isn't it great that there are intelligent people such as clerks, mayors, judges, etc. who take the bold steps to support LGBT equal rights in those backward states. The sooner the court judges make decisions based on civil logic rather than bigoted religious thinking the sooner equal rights for all citizens will become a reality.
I just don't see all hype about getting married. I was married to a woman once and thank God I am not anymore and I can be who I am. However, Marriage was like jail, it's just a piece of paper saying you can legally sleep together basically and when you divorce your partner or spouse takes you to the cleaners and gets almost everything. I just don't get it, but hey if that's what you want then go for it. Everyone should be equally miserable if they choose.
As a minister, I can assure you that I have refused to marry people because I knew Holy Wedlock would ultimately lead to Unholy Deadlock. I was correct… within 6 months those couples were separated or divorced. And so it goes… I have no problems with Marriage Equality. They will either be just as happy or just as miserable as any other couple. It IS up to the individuals!


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West Seattle man who pled guilty to Vashon thefts is sentenced
Sean Jeffery Jeardoe, 21, was sentenced in King County Superior Court last week to four years in prison and four years in community custody, an alternative program with many requirements, including substance abuse treatment.
Jeardoe pled guilty last month to 14 felony charges, including several stemming from crimes on Vashon, where he broke into a home last fall and stole a safe with a gun in it and some jewelry. He also stole several backpacks and gym bags from the Jensen Point boathouse.
Leslie Brown, a spokeswoman for the county Department of Public Defense, said Jeardoe received an alternative sentence called a DOSA (Drug Offender Sentencing Alternative), which the defense had requested because of his drug use.
Brown noted that Jeardoe's birth mother used drugs while she was pregnant with him and his birth family has a long history of drug addiction.
"There's a chance, with a DOSA sentence, that he'll be able to change his life and thus end his criminal behavior," Brown said.
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012 4:10 PM
Bartholomew County Jail employee Rick Thompson battles the wind, and the snow blown into the air by his own equipment while clearing the walks at the facility in Columbus, Ind. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. The blizzard warning issued the day before by National Weather Service came to fruition in the region Wednesday as winds picked up and snow began falling in earnest before dawn. (AP Photo/The Republic, Joe Harpring)
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I have heard it said that meatloaf is meatloaf. Not true, absolutely not true, and we can prove it. Here and now.
Our thanks go to Jacqui R. of Ludlow who generously has shared many tried-and-true recipes from this column, some dating way back. First on the list? Meatloaf. Not just any meatloaf, this one's from Stella Strycharz, aka Stella S., one of the best cooks in Western Massachusetts.
Meat Loaf, Stella's Style
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup tomato juice or milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
½ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped green pepper
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon oregano
Combine all ingredients, mixing well. Pack into a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan or shape into a mound and place in baking dish. Bake in preheated 350 degrees oven for one hour. Turn out onto warmed serving platter. Stella suggests that we serve scalloped potatoes and mixed vegetables with her meatloaf.
Interested in a meatloaf that makes you feel cozy on a winter's night? We've got it. Ina Garten credits Kevin Penner, the executive chef of the 1770 House in East Hampton, New York, as the creator of her 1770 House Meatloaf, which has a totally amazing topper. It's a delicious garlic sauce that gets drizzled over every slice of warm meatloaf.
Ina's 1770 House Meatloaf with Sweet Roasted Garlic Sauce
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 cups chopped Spanish onion, l large
1 ½ cups small diced celery, about 2 stalks
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
3 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 ½ cups Panko (Japanese bread flakes)
Garlic sauce, recipe following
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Heat the olive oil in a large, 12inch, sauté pan or large Dutch oven, over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent but not browned. Set aside to cool slightly.
Place the beef, veal, pork, parsley, thyme, chives, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Put the panko in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until the panko is finely ground.
Add the onion mixture and the panko to the meat mixture. With clean hands, gently toss the mixture together, making sure it's combined but not compacted.
Place a piece of parchment paper on a sheet pan. Pat the meat into a flat rectangle and then press the sides in until it forms a cylinder down the middle of the pan ( this will ensure no air pockets). Bake for 40-50 minutes, until thermometer, inserted into the middle, reads 155-160 degrees. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve hot with the Garlic Sauce.
Ina notes that she reserves the olive oil in garlic sauce recipe for vinaigrettes. Very interesting! We should choose firm heads of garlic that have no green sprouts.
The 1770 House Garlic Sauce
3/4 cup good olive oil
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Combine the oil and garlic in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until lightly browned. Be careful not to burn the garlic or it will be bitter. Remove the garlic from the oil and set aside.
Combine the chicken stock, butter, and cooked garlic in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and cook at a full boil for 35-40 minutes, until lightly thickened. Mash the garlic with a fork, whisk in ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper, and taste for seasonings. Spoon the warm sauce over the meatloaf.
Ina's Turkey Meatloaf
3 cups chopped yellow onions (2 large onions)
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (1/2 teaspoon dried)
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
5 pounds ground turkey breast, uncooked
1 1/2 cups plain dry bread crumbs
3 extra-large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup ketchup
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a medium sauté pan, over medium-low heat, cook the onions, olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme until translucent, but not browned, approximately 15 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chicken stock, and tomato paste and mix well. Allow to cool to room temperature.
Combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, eggs, and onion mixture in a large bowl. Mix well and shape into a rectangular loaf on an ungreased sheet pan. Spread the ketchup evenly on top. Bake for 1 1/2 hours until the internal temperature is 160 degrees F. and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven under the meatloaf will keep the top from cracking.) Serve hot, at room temperature, or cold in a sandwich.


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WALL TOWNSHIP – A black bear was reportedly spotted over the weekend near the 38 Motel, but responding officers were not able to find the animal, police said Tuesday.
A witness told police they had seen the same bear with two cubs on Friday night, and spotted one bear Saturday night around 9:50 p.m. on the east side of the motel, Chief Robert Brice said in a news release. The motel is located on Route 138, west of Newbedford Road.
Police said the witness did not describe the bear as being aggressive, and noted bear attacks are rare.
"Individuals should use common sense in an encounter with a bear. Remain calm and never approach the animal. Make the bear aware of your presence by talking or clapping, and always give it an escape route," according to the release.
Police encourage residents to secure garbage and keep it away from bears. To report a sighting, nuisance or damage problem in the township, police asked to call them immediately at 732-449-4500.


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Day 2
Sleep 8ish hours, a little broken
Weight: None, I wasn't at home where my scale was
WoD Half an hour walking and running, half an hour on the bike
B - Coffee with creamer, 2 eggs, left over pork
L - Strawberry Banana smoothie I made with ff yogurt and milk
D - BAS with chicken, eggs, cheese, and all kinds of veggies, mixed nuts, cocoa (last of the Christmas chocolate)
Something happened last night and all of a sudden I felt very nauseous and wrong. Not sure what that was about but so far it hasn't happened today. I'm also doing a lot better about drinking water than I have been lately. As a singer that's pretty vital, and it's something I'm good at skipping.
Also discovered that Panera has "off menu" gluten free salads with just meat, eggs, and veggies. That is going to help a lot over the next few weeks, as I'm starting a new show tomorrow and Panera is one of the go-to places for people to go on the really long days.


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Our restaurant is open all day and late into the evening, so you are most welcome to choose from just a cup of freshly brewed tea or a chilled glass of wine to the longest and most indulgent lunch or dinner you could imagine. And, what better way to finish your meal than with a relaxing stroll on the beach, just a stone's throw from our restaurant.
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Henryk Orlik, 54, was enticed to become a brewmaster by visions of Bavarian jackets and lederhosen.
The founder of Covington's Heiner Brau brewery grew up in southern Germany and originally considered culinary school. The program, however, required that students slaughter animals.
"I wasn't really into killing," Orlik said.
Leafing through a brochure for brewing school, he was drawn to photos of distinguished men in traditional Bavarian outfits.
"I realized that was the brewmaster," he said. "The brewer is the one who does the hard labor. The brewmaster is really managing the place."
Before he could be a brewmaster, he had to learn the basics of brewing and spend years doing that hard work. He enrolled in a program in Munich. He never lost sight of his goal.
"I would say 80 percent of the guys go to brewing trade school because they get free beer," he said. "I always wanted to be a brewmaster."
He spent three years as a journeyman brewer and then returned for two years of brewmaster school, where he learned the science behind beer. When he finished, Orlik was a certified German brewmaster just like those men in the brochure.
Today, though, he doesn't walk among the gleaming tanks at his north shore brewery clad in lederhosen. He's more likely to wear a faded purple T-shirt declaring his allegiance to LSU and his adopted home.
Orlik got his first taste of Louisiana 25 years ago. At a trade show in Cologne, he visited a small booth promoting American products, including Dixie beer.
"I thought it was a good beer," he said. "I was surprised about this, because we Germans have a little bit more solid beer."
It wasn't so good, however, that he immediately decided to move to Louisiana. When he finally immigrated in 1994, Orlik's first stop was Cleveland, Ohio.
The American microbrew industry was growing, and skilled brewmasters were hard to find. Orlik, who had family in the United States, was eager to share his German training.
"I was always in love with America," he said, "because it was much easier, more relaxed."
In Germany, Orlik had 50 people working for him. In Cleveland, he worked alone at a brew pub.
Initially, he couldn't even speak English. But he was happy.
"Here you could create recipes," he said. "That was really fun."
Two years later, Abita Brewing was expanding, and it needed Orlik's skills. He knew so little about Louisiana that he arrived in September with a suitcase full of sweaters and winter clothes.
He quickly figured out his new home. Orlik also learned that he was not the first German brewer to settle in Louisiana.
"Jax, Dixie, Falstaff," he said, "they had German brewers."
In 2004, Orlik decided to do something that would have been impossible in Germany: open his own brewery. He found an old building in downtown Covington that began as a gym and most recently housed a hardware store. His plan was to make one beer, a classic German Kolsch.
In the middle of August 2005, Orlik shipped the first batch of Heiner Brau beer. A week later, Katrina blew through. Orlik, like most people in southern Louisiana, had to make new plans.
Two small local breweries, Big Easy and Tiger Beer, asked Heiner Brau to produce their beers. Zea Rotisserie Grill shut down its brew pub, and Orlik started brewing Zea recipes for the entire chain. Even Dixie, it's own equipment ruined by the flood, came to Orlik for help.
"For a long time," he said, "I called myself the United Beers of New Orleans, because we brewed everybody." No matter the label, every beer Orlik made met the 1516 Germany purity law that allows brewers to use only barley, water, yeast and hops.
Dixie proved too popular for Orlik's small operation. He spent two months brewing 1,000 cases, which sold out in a week. Dixie is now made in Wisconsin.
Today, Heiner Brau brews nine different beers, including three for John Besh's restaurant Luke, a Maerzen beer like the kind monks drink during Lent, and a rotating seasonal beer.
Right now, the season is Oktoberfest.
"A lot of German beers are lighter, but not like Bud Light or Miller Lite," he said. "You want to drink beer and then have a second and third one." And at festival time in Germany, when Munich has Oktoberfest and every town has its weisenfest, or "lawn fest," people need a beer they can sip all day.
"You drink, talk and eat, talk, eat and drink," Orlik said. "The only time you get up is to go to the bathroom."
On Oct. 16 and 17, Heiner Brau brings this Bavarian gathering of family and friends to downtown Covington.
The brewery's Oktoberfest, which began in 2005, last year drew 850 people, many of whom had spent time in Germany or have family there. But even someone who has never been to Germany, Orlik said, will find something familiar about his weisenfest.
"It's almost like Thanksgiving here in America," he said, "where you gain five pounds in two days."


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Leya Tote Bag - Clementine
- Overview
Spacious and sturdy, this tote bag features an allover geometric pattern that's bold and stylish. A solid interior adds contrast and refreshing color.
- 21.5" wide x 7" deep x 15" high
- Made of 100% cotton.
- Interior is lined with solid color cotton.
- Features one interior zipper pocket.
- Spot clean.
- Reversible.
- Imported.
- Catalog / Internet Only.
- Dimensions & Care
- Crafted of a 100% cotton.
- Overall: 21.5" wide x 7" deep x 15" high
- Bottom of Bag: 14.5" wide x 7" deep
- Interior Zipper Pocket: 8.5" wide x 6" high
- Handle (2): 28" long
- Spot clean only.
- Blot to remove excess water.
- Air dry.
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Pool Info: Pool Electric Wiring
Equipment Wiring
Equipment Pad Wiring:
Most modern pools will have a "sub-panel" at the equipment pad that houses the breakers for the electrical equipment; i.e., the filter pump, air blower, underwater light/ electrical outlet (GFCI), timer clocks, landscape lighting, electronic heater, automatic cover, control systems, etc.. This sub-panel is tied into the main panel inside the house, which provides its power.
Older, simpler pools may simply have a switch to turn the filter pump on, and perhaps a switch for the underwater light. Remember that water, weather, and electricity have never been friends. Loose wiring and cover plates, broken conduit and connections can be hazardous. Exposed wiring, for example, behind the flimsy, usually broken, protective plastic in a timer clock, can easily throw 220 volts onto wet (or dry) fingertips. Use caution and use common sense when operating your equipment. If something looks negligent, call for service immediately.
Timer Clocks
Having your filter pump operate on a timer clock makes good sense. Most pools have efficiency in sanitizing, filtering and circulation such that they don't need to operate 24 hours a day. Pools are designed to "turnover" the water in the pool in eight hours time. We commonly set time clocks to operate 10 - 14 hours per day, depending on the efficiency of the system, the ambient air temperature, amount of sunlight and debris and the usage the pool receives.
I commonly advise pool owners to operate the filter system during the day, so that processes are active while the sun is beating down and the pool is most likely to be in use. This would be something like 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. You may realize lower electrical consumption if you didn't operate between 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.... peak sunlight hours.... You decide.
Setting a time clock is simple. Inside the box you'll see a 24 hour dial. There are two "timer dogs" on the dial. One turns the timer switch on, allowing power to go to the filter pump, and the other turns the switch off, stopping power from going past the timer to the filter pump. Loosening the small screw on the timer dog allows you to slide the dog to any time on the dial. Reposition and retighten.
More than one set of timer dogs allows you to run the pump in the morning, and then late in the afternoon, to avoid peak usage times.
Timer clock not switching On?
Is the breaker on? The clock and the switch will only operate with the breaker on. There may also be loose wiring connections. (Check this only with the breaker off). There may be a visual inspection window to look at the timer mechanism and see if the gears are turning. If they are not turning, the mechanism may need to be replaced. This means that the clock motor is fried. If they are turning, check that the dial is not bent, which would prevent the dogs from contacting the switch as they come around. Also check that ants or other small insects have not shorted out the contacts.
Can't turn the timer clock off?
If the clock is close to shutting off, the dog may prevent you from manually turning it off by flipping the tab switch. Pull the dial out and turn the dog past the switch. Remember to reset the time in this manner later.
Timer installation:
If you haven't got a timer on your filter pump, you probably should have. Timers vary in price with the voltage, speed and switch requirement. They range from $110 - $150. They may also be some connection fittings needed. Usually one hour labor.
Timer replacement:
If the mechanism in your timer box has given up the ghost, a replacement pops in for under $100. Labor is definitely under one hour.


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Princeton rivalry continues
Some rivalries may never die. Under the cover of night, those holding fast to the rivalry may resurrect the will to desecrate - through vandalism and thievery - the historic pillars, statues, edifices and other monuments that represent their foe.
In this case, it is Rutgers University versus Princeton University. And most recently, it is red spray-paint on some Princeton buildings.
"It has been 26 years since Rutgers met Princeton on the Gridiron. It is time we met again, to revive a tradition that has fallen by the wayside," stated an e-mail to The Daily Targum yesterday signed, "The Loyal Men of Lodge 443" - who in the message take responsibility for spray-painting Princeton's Clio Hall, its Revolutionary War cannon and two tiger statues Wednesday.
"Rutgers will not stand if it does not hold fast to the traditions that made it great," the Loyal Men said. "Inciting anger is the easiest way to get the blood boiling at a sufficient temperature to preserve certain traditions."
The Daily Princetonian reported a separate case of vandalism occurred the night prior, with Princeton's Whig Hall tagged with rival graffiti.
In the Wednesday incident, a photo e-mailed to The Daily Targum shows marble stairs spray-painted with a message - "Give us a fuckin' game, faggots," - and a heart, followed by a 443 tag.
In addition, criminal mischief was reported at the Old Queen's Building on the College Avenue campus Monday at 10:17 a.m., University police said. The numbers "443" were spray painted in red on the rear entry door to the building.
The vandals said the reason for a second day of graffiti is because the Princetonian misquoted their original spray-painted message, "We want a game. 1869 Rutgers kicked your asses. -443"
"It was insulting on the part of the [Princetonian] to misattribute the message, and the escalation is partly as a result of their error," the Loyal Men wrote in an e-mail, referring to the second day of graffiti - more aggressive and prominent than the Whig Hall graffiti.
Though the Clio Hall graffiti includes obscenity, the vandals said this isn't the first time such language was used - referring to the rivalry dating back to 1869, the year when Princeton and Rutgers first played each other in football.
"It is not the first time the word 'fuck' or any of its permutations were used during the ongoing hostilities," wrote the Loyal Men. "Anonymous individuals from Princeton who vandalized our statue of William the Silent about five or six years ago started the vulgarity."
The previous reported incident found alleged Princeton students painting an orange penis and the words "Princeton" over the William the Silent statue on Voorhees Mall in April.
Those responsible stated this week's vandalism is to focus on reviving the football matches between Princeton and Rutgers.
-Radhika Marya contributed to this article.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) -- When we stopped by Occupy Fort Wayne, only two people were occupying Freimann Square and vowed to stand in solidarity with their fellow protesters in the Big Apple as well as those across the nation.
"I believe it's a pretty tense situation, and I hope the lines of communication will be open between both parties so it doesn't result in violence," says David Graves, Occupy Fort Wayne. "I don't think it will or should. I do stand in solidarity with what's happening on Wall Street and I will remain here in Freimann Park until either change happens or I am physically removed."
He went on to say that many of the people participating in the occupy movement in Fort Wayne hold down full time jobs, and return in the evening.
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The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans' Executive Pastry Chef Simone Fleming demonstrates her time-tested technique for building a sound gingerbread house.
The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans' Executive Pastry Chef Simone Fleming demonstrates her time-tested technique for building a sound gingerbread house.
Fleming's hands were the muscle behind the scenes during the hotel's construction of its life size, walk-through house that will be on display throughout the holidays.
Her expertise can be put to good use during NOLA.com's "Best Gingerbread House" contest that runs through December 20, 2007. The wining design may be placed on display at the hotel, and its architect will get to spend a day working inside the kitchen along side Executive Chef Matt Murphy and will receive their own chef's jacket.
Download a gingerbread house template
Gingerbread Dough
1 cup butter at room temperature
1-3/4 cups brown sugar
1-1/4 cups white sugar
2 tablespoons molasses
6 eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon allspice
Preheat oven to 325°F degrees. Line several cookie sheets with aluminum foil. Butter and flour the foil.
Using the dimensions in the Gingerbread House Drawing, cut out paper patterns for the walls, roof and chimney, and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Beat in the molasses and eggs. In another large bowl, sift dry ingredients. Combine mixtures and knead into a smooth ball. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
On a well-floured surface, roll out a small amount of the dough until it is 1/4 inch thick. Place one of the paper pattern pieces on the dough and cut around the edges. Gently, using the spatula, lift the dough and place it on the foil-lined, prepared cookie sheet.
Put all scraps into a bowl and cover. Save these for the kids to play with, or to make gingerbread men.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly firm. Let cool on racks until firm enough to handle. Peel the foil off the sections and set the pieces aside to dry thoroughly overnight.
To make windows and the door: Cut out a rectangle for the door and squares for the windows from the appropriate side. Cut the window in half to make shutters. If you're feeling ambitious, fill the empty windows with crushed lifesavers to form "stained glass" windows. Or, instead of actually cutting out the door and window(s), just score them and decorate appropriately for a closed-door effect.
To make the chimney: Cut out a rectangle big enough to hold all pieces of the chimney. When the baked dough is still warm and soft, lay the patterns on top and cut out the pieces.
Royal Icing
This recipe is for a single batch. You will probably need several, but if you make them all at once, keep them in separate bowls. Royal Icing dries very quickly and is like cement. Keep it well covered: one piece of plastic wrap touching the icing itself and another over the top of the bowl.
3 egg whites
1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar
3-1/2 cups confectioners sugar
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until they begin to foam. Add the cream of tartar and beat until the whites are stiff but not dry. Gradually beat in the confectioners sugar, beating for about 5 minutes until it reaches spreading consistency. Keep it covered and refrigerated until needed


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You remember last year when that JetBlue flight attendant in the US got 15 minutes of fame by telling off a passenger, grabbing a couple of beers and leaving via the emergency slide?
Well, flight attendant behaviour is back in the news. The headline in the newspaper today was:
Toddler Placed in Plane's Locker
Flight Attendant Sacked (A3)
Just as the editors of the newspaper hoped, the headline grabbed my attention and I immediately opened the paper to page A3 to find out more. As I flipped the pages I wondered what sort of set of strange circumstances could have contributed to the kid getting stowed.
Of course my fervent hope was that the kid was being a perfect monster and that the flight attendant had taken pity on the passengers.
Don't tell me you haven't thought of it before.
As is usually the case, however, the reality was neither as simple nor as satisfying as my expectations. The mother, who, please note, is more key to the story than the kid, claims that on a Virgin Blue flight from Fiji to Sydney with her now estranged (emphasis mine) husband, the now unemployed flight attendant picked up 17 month old Riley and chucked him in the overhead bin.
Just like that.
The airline offered the mother three free flights. But she claims she is "too shaken" to redeem them.
The official story of the airline is that the father (the now estranged husband) had been playing peek-a-boo with little Riley and the game "involved the overhead compartment" and that somehow the flight attendant joined in.
The mother doesn't say anything about a game of peek-a-boo and the now estranged husband is not quoted or referred to further in the article.
The bottom line is that a quick reading of the article doesn't tell you what happened. Or even if anything really did happen. The mother asserts that little Riley was in the overhead bin for "up to ten seconds." And the article says that the rest of the passengers were laughing, which leads me to think that Riley was probably having fun,too.
But you don't have to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out the real story behind the story.
The incident occurred when Riley was 17 months old. Today, when his story has gone public, he is 30 months old. That means that his happened a little over a year ago. During the incident, the now estranged husband was part of the picture, so presumably the estrangement has taken place since the incident. And I'm guessing that custody might be an issue.
So the article dutifully closes with the mother's plaintive recitation of how damaged little Riley is from his ten second sojourn in the bowels of the overhead bin. She claims that she cried "for days" after the incident and that Riley has been seeing "specialists" because he suffers from "anxiety and withdrawal."
Not only that, according to the mother, "He won't leave my sight now. He sleeps with me. If I'm not in the same room as him, he will scream and yell, 'Mum, mum, mum."
Who can say how badly little Riley has been traumatized, if at all, but it seems a little unusual that this issue should surface a full year after it occurred. And I can't help but think that there is a hidden agenda.
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are held and firmly bound unto the State of Missouri, in the just and
full sum of Onehundred Dollars, lawful money of the
United States, for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors
and administrators, firmly by these presents, sealed with our seals, and
dated this 19th day of December A.D. 1848
The condition of the above Obligation is such, that whereas, the said
Willis has applied to the County Court
of St. Louis County for, and obtained a license to reside in the State of
Missouri, during good behavior: Now, if the said applicant shall be of
good character and behavior during his residence in the State of Missouri,
then this obligation to be void, else of full force and virtue.
Willis his X markSEAL.
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Yes We Can: The Schott 50 State Report on Public Education and Black Males
Schott Foundation for Public Education
While its title sounds hopeful, this report's findings are not very auspicious. The Schott Foundation for Public Education takes an in-depth look at the education of Black males across the US (and state-by-state), analyzing several areas related to performance, such as graduation rates and reading proficiency.
Overall, the results are pretty grim.
In 2007-2008 the national graduation rate for Black males was 47 percent. The variation in graduation rates across states is also shocking: States such as Texas and Florida, which have a relatively comparable Black male population of 341,219 and 313,887 respectively, have drastically different graduation rates. Texas has a graduation rate of 52 percent for Black males and New York has a graduation rate of 37 percent. With a majority of Black males not graduating, it's clear that federal and state leaders must step up and ensure that all students are given equal opportunities.
Another alarming statistic that this report examines is the percentage of Black males reading at or above a proficient level (as measured by the National Assessment of Educational Progress, or the "nation's report card"). The national average for reading proficiency among eighth-grade Black males was nine percent.
Results for Black males in Ohio mirror the grim national results. Ohio's graduation rate for Black males in 2007-08 was 41 percent, six percentage points below the national average. In Cleveland, a city with 18,419 Black male students, this number was just 27 percent. Cleveland is also behind in the percentage of Black males that can read at a basic level. In Cleveland 61 percent of Black males are below even a basic level of reading on the eighth grade NAEP.
Overall, the report's findings don't live up to its title. Both nationally and in Ohio, this report makes evident that the educational system is not providing Black males with the necessary skills and tools they need to succeed.
To check out the complete report and how your state ranks, click here.


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Lumiappaday #2: 3D Brain demoed on the Nokia Lumia 800
This is Lumiappaday #2. If you don't know what that is, that's a segment where I'm showcasing all the WP apps I've been collecting but have been waiting for Nokia hardware to put on MyNokiaBlog.com. You can navigate to this by going to the Apps category and scrolling down to Lumiappaday.
This time I'm looking at an app that I found particularly useful for me. This semester we're looking at the brain so this app called 3D Brain was quite helpful.
#2) 3D Brain
Price: It's free at the MarketPlace
BTW, there's no particular structure as to the type of apps I'm demoing, they're mostly random. Some more useful than others, some just for fun, some just useful to you if you have a particular interest in something.
You get a list of some main structures in the brain, an option to add labels, and a very helpful 'info' bit that gives you a lot of information as well as links on that particular region of the brain. The 3D brain part of it is the fact you can rotate this 3D Brain 360 degrees. Half of the brain is cleared out, and whenever you pick an area, half of the brain is cleared except that anatomical portion. I'm really liking that there's a whole health+fitness as well as education section for medical related apps. Something I've been wishing for on Symbian.
Rating: 8.5
Design: 7 – Whilst pretty basic, it is nice and clean.
Usability: 8 – Simple but it works. Would be nice if you could zoom into the section on top of rotation.
Performance: 9 – Fast startup, No crashes, instant resume. I didn't demo it that well in the video but the rotate is actually a lot smoother. It's a lot smoother on the beefier Lumia 800 than my Omnia.
Price: 10 – This app is free. 😀 There's no ads either.
Conclusion: If you like science/human body/brain/in Med school, this is a nice free app to have. Install away 😀
There's quite a lot of apps to cover so there will be some days that there'll be more than one app.
Category: Applications, Lumiappaday, Nokia, Windows Phone
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