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Wanted: two baby elephants, Isa and Lilly. Where: Hugo, Oklahoma. The year: 1975. The crime: being overly sneaky.When the circus stopped in the small town of Hugo, Oklahoma, two exceedingly curious and playful elephants decided it would be fun to play a very long game of hide-and-seek. But these were not your average runaways! These slippery fugitives dodged the authorities for eighteen days, trampling through gardens and tearing up backyards. There were clues all around, from broken fences to large footprints and missing vegetables galore, but no one could find Isa and Lilly! Though people reported sightings of the pair causing a ruckus, the police could not catch up to these tricksters. Based on an amazing true story, this colorful picture book relates the tale of these elephants, which captivated the attention of a country and is sure to capture the hearts of readers, no matter their age. These two really did prove that it is a circus out there!

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One thing Republicans, Democrats and Occupy movement protesters surely agree on: Millionaires should not be eligible for food stamps or unemployment insurance.
A provision to that effect was part of the measure extending jobless benefits and payroll tax relief that passed the House Tuesday — with the help of Central New York Reps. Ann Marie Buerkle, R-Onondaga Hill, and Richard Hanna, R-Barneveld. The bill was dead on arrival at the Senate because of "poison pill" provisions that would cut the term of unemployment benefits in half next year, allow drug testing of applicants and require them to be high school graduates or enrolled in a GED-like program. The bill also would fast-track construction of a controversial gas pipeline from Canada to the Gulf Coast and block air pollution rules for some industrial facilities, among other things.
The provision barring the rich from collecting unemployment could save the Treasury the $20 million a year a few thousand millionaires inexplicably receive. But food stamps are another matter: Federal law limits eligibility to those earning no more than 130 percent of the official poverty line
So in this case, it turns out those stalwart House Republicans were voting for a solution to a problem that doesn't exist.


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Celtics ball boy, Moises St. Fleur, aka "Mo", has been through quite a bit since St. Patrick's Day. His family home in Everett was completely burned down in a tragic fire. His family lost everything-clothes, food, furniture, everything. That's where the city of Everett and the Boston Celtics stepped-in.
Mo was the manager and spirit of Everett's championship-winning high-school football squad for 4 years. 2 players from the team, Frank Nuzzo and Ross Pietrantonio quickly put together a basketball tournament that raised over $10,000 to help Mo and his family.
Word then spread to the Boston Celtics, for whom Mo mops the floor, grabs clean towels and fetches uniforms for when he's not working his other job at Walgreen's. Another $11,000 or so was raised by the team to make sure that Mo, his Mom and sister would be able to get food and shelter.
This is just a great story of how a community and a team banded-together to help a kid and his family. Another example of how the Boston Celtics are not just a team, but a family. When one member of the family is in trouble or in need, the rest of the family takes action to quickly help out.
Doc Rivers put it perfectly in Peter Gelzinis' article:
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Ypsilanti area voters moved out one incumbent on the Ypsilanti school board while returning one incumbent and making way for two newcomers to the school board.
Voters also said "yes" to a millage renewal on nonhomestead property.
Three candidates vied for two open seats on the board, each seat carrying a four-year term. Incumbent Tom Reiber, who received 871 votes, lost his bid for a fourth, term.
Reiber lost to Edward Jackson, who received 930 votes. Jackson, who ran for a public office for the first time this year, could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.
Reiber said he is not sure why he lost but will be "thinking about it in the next couple of months."
"The voters have spoken and I guess it's time for me to move on and enjoy the full benefits of retirement," said Reiber, who retired from Ford Motor Co., after 20 years in information technology. "Twelve years is plenty of time to dedicate to the district and I hope I can support the new candidates in any way I can."
Incumbent Sarah Devaney garnered the most votes, 1,468, which helped her win her first election after being appointed to the board in April 2007.
"I'm excited to be able to have a chance to serve my community and students and staff of Ypsilanti Public Schools," Devaney said Tuesday night. "I believe the school district is on the cusp of excellence and the new board will help to make it a reality."
In the race for one seat carrying a one-year term, newcomer Kira Berman won over challenger Katherine Weathers, 1,130 to 875.
"I'm very excited at the opportunity to serve the Ypsilanti school district in this way and I look forward to collaborating with the other members of the board, the administration, parents, teachers, local universities and nonprofits to make the schools a better place for everyone," Berman said Tuesday night.
Berman, Jackson and Devaney were endorsed by the unions representing the district's teachers and support staff.
Also on the school election ballot was Proposal F, a request to renew a Headlee Amendment override on nonhomestead property. The override, which is for six years, will help restore the district's levy rate to the full 18 mills.
About 12 percent of registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday's election.


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The story is not so ironic as just surprising because it has been so long forgotten. St Patrick's particular story of redemption, the reason he is considered a saint, is so mashed up with corned beef and green beer that when we finally do hear it does seem a little surprising. In fact just like the story of St. Valentine it can actually sound surprisingly subversive. The big reveal that makes the story so interesting is simply this: St. Patrick wasn't Irish. In fact, he had good reason to hate them. Continue reading
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Return to the Road: Restricted Diets, Restricted Access, and the Godfather of Soul
One more time, with feeling!
In other words, it's time for November's third and final "Return to the Road" installment, in which I highlight that which was experienced above and beyond the ballpark during my road trip travels. The first post covered May 8 and 9th in Bowling Green and Nashville, and part two involved the events of May 10th and 11th in Nashville, the Smoky Mountains, and Asheville. Which brings us to, yes, May 12th.
I woke up early in Asheville on this fine Sunday morning, after attending a Tourists game the night before that was eventually covered HERE, HERE, and HERE. (Thirsty Thursday origin story!) I woke up so early, in fact, that I forgot to do the obligatory road trip hotel room review and thus had to improvise.
Road trip hotel review, Sleep Inn, Asheville. https://t.co/iMZJSkdqFK
— Benjamin Hill (@bensbiz) May 12, 2013
The inability to "Sleep Inn" was because my next destination, Savannah, GA, was over four hours away and I was scheduled to attend a Sand Gnats Mother's Day matinee at Grayson Stadium that began at 2 o'clock. The only documentation that I possess of this journey is this rather underwhelming photo of Talmadge Memorial Bridge.
Underwhelming photo, perhaps, but the bridge is anything but. Named after Georgia governor Eugene Talmadge, it connects downtown Savannah with Hutchinson Island and spans a distance of two miles. The Talmadge is imposing and picturesque, and it makes one's entryway into Savannah proper a truly memorable experience. It astounds me, however, that what is surely the most iconic structure in a city with a majority black population is named after a politician who viciously and unapologetically espoused racial hatred and exploited racial tensions.
There's really no way to smoothly segue from the above sentence, so I'm not even going to try. I crossed the bridge, attended the Sand Gnats game (read all about it HERE! And HERE!), and after the game found myself in a bit of a quandary in that was early evening on Mother's Day — not exactly the best time for a traveling gluten-free Minor League Baseball writer to do a bit of exploring and socializing. Savannah's waterfront downtown area was packed, and I simply drove along the cobblestone streets at about one mile an hour with absolutely no idea regarding what it was that I was looking to accomplish. I snaped a few underwhelming photos out of the driver's side window and then got out of Dodge as quickly as I could.
My lack of a plan and general feelings of alienation from the scene around me put me in a grumpy frame of mind.
So I did what I always do in these situations: went to a diner, ordered steak and eggs, and then brought a stash of pork cracklins and Mello Yello back to my hotel room to serve as writing fuel. It was a beautiful night.
But frustration continued to follow me the next day, eventually catching up with me somewhere between Savannah and my next destination of Augusta. My problem was that it was lunch time and in the breaded and fried deep South it can be difficult to stay true to the gluten-free diet that a battery of medical professionals have insisted that I follow.
I was hungry and not seeing many viable options along whatever lonely stretch of road that I was on, so when I spotted a sign advertising one "Bay South" restaurant I figured I may as well roll the dice and give it a try. At the very least I'd be supporting a humble local business as opposed to a monolithic chain entity doing its part to further exacerbate America's descent into corporatized homogeneity, and that's half the battle right there.
The restaurant didn't have a menu, just a small board listing the day's specials. I was hungry, and as a stranger in a strange land I was feeling a little self-conscious and didn't really want to give the waitress a spiel regarding my dietary needs. I simply ordered the pork chop special with field peas and stewed tomatoes and hoped for the best. This is the platter that soon arrived:
Don't get me wrong — that's a good looking plate of food, and in my pre-gluten free days I would have devoured it without a second thought. But that pork chop was heavily breaded, the peas were in a thick sauce that likely used flour as a thickener, and bread crumbs were mixed in with the tomatoes. The piece de resistance in this fete de gluten was the cornbread, which is to the South what pickles are to a Jewish deli.
"I made my bed, now I've got to lie in it," was the thought that went through my head, so I went ahead and ate the whole plate of food. And, no surprise, it was delicious. I experienced no side effects from this major diet deviation, as I am an asymptomatic (or "silent") celiac. It's weird — in a way I almost wish I had symptoms, because the debilitating short-term side effects of eating gluten would serve as a safeguard against the long-term bodily damage that occurs as a result of "cheating" episodes along the lines of that detailed above (which I really don't do very often at all).
But enough gnashing of teeth, as tautologically speaking celiac disease simply is what it is. I'm just trying to articulate the tortured mental gymnastics that accompany most restaurant meals these days, as these minor setbacks within a life of immense privilege really take a lot out of a guy!
And speaking of immense privilege, the next stop on my itinerary was none other than this esteemed locale.
I arrived at this legendary expanse of greenery with one Chad Walters, an Augusta resident and founder of Lean Blitz Consulting (who served as Designated Eater at that night's GreenJackets game). Chad kindly spotted me a set of clubs, and I strode toward the entrance gate all like "Oh, no big deal, I'm here every day."
I've actually never played golf in my life, and in one of the most predictable outcomes of all time I was turned away by a guard who denied Chad's requests to take a picture. Whatever lurked beyond this road way was going to remain a mystery.
I sat dejectedly by the curb for the next 110 minutes, thinking about how this had been the first day of my life that had included both celiac disease snafus and country club exclusion.
Desultory contemplation complete, this Augusta excursion ended with a walk down the surprisingly pedestrian (but not pedestrian friendly) pathway that separates Augusta from the strip mall homogeneity that surrounds it.
Fortunately, Chad had one more Augusta landmark to show me and this one was far more accessible. We drove into downtown proper and, after taking advantage of the ample parking opportunities, made our way to this location.
Yes, that James Brown. The Godfather of Soul! Presiding over all that he sees!
Brown was not an Augusta native, but he did spend his formative years here. Per the plaque that resides at the base of the structure, Brown "has called Augusta 'home' since moving here when he was five. It was in Augusta's Lenox Theatre that he first received recognition for his talent by winning an amateur contest."
Perhaps the James Brown's of tomorrow are honing their chops at downtown Savannah's I-3000 Club, although the focus there seemed to be more on adult entertainment.
At the very least, one can obtain some James Brown recordings at nearby Pyramid Music.
After that it was goodbye downtown Augusta and hello GreenJackets. (I wrote about that ballgame HERE and HERE, as I am wont to do.) The next day it was on to Birmingham, where I closed out this trip by attending two games at the Barons' new home of Regions Field. (Check it out, if you are wont to do such a thing.) My time in Birmingham yielded two blog posts and two MiLB.com features, virtually exhausting all of my Dream City content, so all that I have left to share is this: before leaving for the airport, I stopped for a meal at the Birmingham BBQ institution that is Dreamland BBQ.
I patronized the 14th Avenue South location, which is located in a rather residential area.
The majority of the patrons on this Tuesday afternoon were sitting in the booths…
but given my lonely traveler status I opted for a seat at the bar and promptly ordered a half slab of ribs. They were delectable (and gluten-free).
During the meal I made small talk with the bartender, who turned out to be the younger brother of outfielder Josh Phelps (now retired). This minor but nonetheless interesting baseball-related happenstance marked the conclusion of this particular road trip, as from Dreamland I went straight to the airport. I am happy to report that the boiled peanuts made it home safely.


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The Expobar Brewtus IV is a dual boiler prosumer espresso machine. Two copper boilers let this Expobar dedicate one exclusively to brewing and the other to steaming, frothing and dispensing hot water. New to the fourth generation of the Brewtus line is a dedicated switch that will allow you to turn off the steam boiler and operate with just the brew boiler. Doing so will result in quicker warm-up time as well as yield lower operating costs in the long run.
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One year after creation, bus route still a success
By Ellen Coogan and Justin Heck
UA's Downtown Express initiative has seen an average of 250 riders per weekend since its implementation in February of last year.
In the first three months of 2013, the Express had more than 2,000 riders. In 2010, a similar Student Government Association busing initiative called the E-Bus [Entertainment Bus] was shut down because of a lack of participation.
In an attempt to revive the idea, the Downtown Express was created as an weekend evening busing service to connect the UA campus with downtown Tuscaloosa. More than 450 students used the service on its inaugural weekend.
The Downtown Express runs from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays and from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Fridays.
Ralph Clayton, director of transit services at The University of Alabama, said the Downtown Express was only one part of the university's late-night transportation suite.
"The Downtown Express is a component of the late-night transit services, which support safe transportation options for The University of Alabama community. The Downtown Express primarily focuses on providing transportation to the downtown entertainment area," Clayton said. "The Downtown Express supports the on-demand 348-RIDE service, eliminating the calls to downtown during the hours of the downtown express is in service. The service allows the 348-RIDE to focus more on providing service to other areas."
The SGA and the UA Transportation Services worked together to form the program. The original purpose of the initiative was to provide a safe way for students to access restaurants and entertainment downtown without the worries of driving or parking.
"The Downtown Express is a great option for students to go to the downtown entertainment area without having to drive or walk," Clayton said. "The downtown area has nice restaurants and entertainment establishments that appeal to the student population, and the Downtown Express offers convenient transportation to get there without a cost to ride."
Justin Holle, a sophomore majoring in international relations and economics, said the service is a valuable resource for students who do not have cars on campus.
"The Downtown Express comes in handy for trips to the grocery store or to meet with friends on the weekend," Holle said. "It's also very convenient for students without cars who can't explore the many attractions of Tuscaloosa."
Holle also said the Downtown Express helps students connect with the city of Tuscaloosa.
"Providing transportation to and from downtown and campus gives students a way to become more connected to their city," he said. "It's too easy to stay in the bubble of campus and not form a real relationship with Tuscaloosa."
It is not yet clear whether there will be any changes made to the Downtown Express with the incoming SGA administration.
"The Student Government Association is currently in its transition phase. The success of the Downtown Express has made an impact on many students, and I hope that success is continued," Meagan Bryant, SGA press secretary, said.
The Downtown Express has two routes – a north and south route. The north route stops at the University bus hub, Publix, Black Warrior Outdoor, the corner of 4th Street and Greensboro Avenue and Lakeside Residential. The south route stops at the University bus hub, Bryce Lawn Apartments, Burke Hall, the south end of Bryant-Denny Stadium, Moe's Original BBQ and the north end of of Bryant-Denny Stadium.
The Downtown Express and its routes can be seen live at ua.transloc.com
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Over the years, Pestka loaned Julien money, including about $20,000 to start Nye Uniform Company, and offered advice about business and family. In Pestka, Julien saw "a fierce determination to be successful."
Inspired by Pestka's philanthropy and generosity, Julien became involved with several non-profits in Arizona. Inspired by Pestka's history, he regularly helps out the Phoenix Holocaust Survivors' Association. Through the association, Julien met Robert Sutz, an artist who makes plaster "life masks" of Holocaust survivors and paints the horrific scenes told to him by the survivors.
A service in celebration of Pestka's life will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, at Congregation Ahavas Israel, 2727 Michigan St. NE. The family asks anyone wishing to make a contribution in his honor to consider Congregation Ahavas Israel, the U.S. Holocaust Museum or the Southern Poverty Law Center.


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JAMA exhibit at the Ella
See an extensive history of products made in Jackson in the Ella Sharp Museum's, 3225 Fourth St., "The World Takes What Jackson Makes: A History of the Jackson Area Manufacturing Association."
Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for ages 5 to 12 and free admission for children under 5.
Visit ellasharp.org or call 787-2320 for more information.
Brian Tucker at Bad Bear Brewery
Up-and-coming local musician Brian Tucker will perform a set at Bad Bear Brewery, 2110 N. Concord Road, Parma Township, on Saturday.
Tucker's repertoire features a variety of instruments, most notably guitar. His set will be from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. There is no cover charge.
Visit sleepingbearbrewery.com for more information.
'A Stone Carver'
It's the second-to-final weekend of the Purple Rose Theatre Company's latest production, "A Stone Carver," so time is running out to see it.
The play, written by William Mastrosimone, centers around Agostino, a retired stonesman stuck in the past, and his forward-thinking son. The play stars Guy Sanville and Matthew David.
Tickets range from $25 to $40, with prices based on showtime and day. The theater is at 137 Park St. in Chelsea.
Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, in addition to matinees at 3 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 734-433-7673 or visit purplerosetheatre.org.
Student display at Ganton Art Gallery
Spring Arbor University's Ganton Art Gallery will be filled with the creative ceramics, graphic design, illustration and photography work of four senior students during the month of March.
The display will include work from Brooke Cooper of Marshall; Katrina Lopez of Dearborn; Jonathan Olver of Jackson; and Andrew Outcalt of Brighton. A free opening reception for the display will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Light refreshments will be served.
The display will be open through March 26. Regular gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more information, email Alison Breitenbach at email@example.com or call 750-6580.
'iCreate Poetry' reception
The second iCreate Poetry contest is coming to Westwinds Community Church, 1000 Robinson Road, on Wednesday.
The contest is for Bean and Warner elementary schools and Paragon Academy students, grades third through eighth. The themes for the poems will be courage and perseverance.
Four winners will be chosen from each grade. Each winner will have his or her poem read, while one winner from each grade will have his or her poem be the basis for a song by local musician. Two grand-prize winners will receive a scholarship to attend art classes at Essa Arts in the Art 634 building.
All entries will be displayed during the reception, which will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
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While retail stores all need someplace for employees to wash up and occasionally relieve themselves, many stores have a "staff only" policy for access to the toilet. But are there situations where the store staffers should make an exception in the name of saving a customer from embarrassment?
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Lady Foot Locker Wouldn't Let Me Keep My Receipt After A Return
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Saint Ida of Cologne
Daughter of Matilda and Erenfrid, Count Palatine of Lorraine; her brother was Archbishop Hermann II of Cologne, her sisters were Queen Richeza of Poland and Abbess Theofano in Essen. Nun. Abbess of Saint-Mary-in-Kapitol Abbey in Cologne, Germany.
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Let's spend more on healthcare! An interesting chunk from a Popular Mechanics chat with Segway inventor Dean Kamen (via The Health Care Blog):
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How global capitalism (and the U.S. military) is defeating Al Qaeda
A lengthy post from Thomas PM Barnett always makes it a great day. Here he talks about the video truce offer from Zawahiri, and why it is another sign of Al Qaeda strategic weakness and failure:
Tax the rich. Good luck with that
Government revenue estimates of future tax hikes on the wealthy always overestimate how much dough they will bring in. This is certainly the case with the 1993 Clinton tax hikes. Now why is that? First up is my Reuters compadre, the so-smart-he's-scary Christopher Swann:
America's Most Dangerous Man? An Accountant
Well, that didn't take long. Just four months ago, the Financial Accounting Standards Board wisely knuckled under to Ccongressional cajoling and decided to ease its market-to-market valuation rules. But now FASB Chairman Robert Herz and his obscure accountacrats in Norwalk, Conn. are enthusiastically re-embracing "fair value." They want to expand their application as never before, to include all financial assets, even loans.
White House reform plan to make Fannie and Freddie … Fannier and Freddier!
So Team Obama is considering a truly horrible plan: to re-imagine Freddie and Freddie as new entities that are just like the current failed ones, but with government taking over all the toxic stuff . Tell it to me WaPo:
Will healthcare reform create trillion-dollar budget deficits?
That is the contention of former White House budget official James Capretta who does the math:
Study: Housing market will be in a recession for decades
A University of Utah study predicts that the percentage of U.S. households that own homes — a number which peaked at 70.4 percent in 2004 and 2005 and is now at 67.4 percent — will drop to about 63.5 percent by 2020. That would be the lowest level since 1985. The reasons are a) smaller households, b) tighter credit, c) green desires thatare pro-renting.
The long recession: 15 reasons why the U.S. economy faces a weak recovery
What sort of recovery will the American economy have? With estimates of 3Q growth rising on Wall Street — along with the Dow — here is why the optimism may be overstated. First up is David Rosenberg of Gluskin Sheff (outline by me):
Double taxes on the rich and you still wouldn't balance the U.S. federal budget
Here is some fun tax information: The top five percent of tax filers in terms of adjusted gross income earned $3.3 trillion and paid $676 billion in taxes in 2007. (That accounted for 61 percent of taxes, by the way.) So if we doubled their average tax rates, America would still be running a budget deficit for years to come. And that assumes no economic impact from the higher tax rates.
North Korea: Global markets are also potential prisoners — and Clinton can't help them
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WORCESTER - The second annual Worcester Food Truck Festival took over Elm Park on Saturday. Guests gathered on Park Avenue next to the park to take in good food and enjoy the warm summer weather.
Attendees enjoyed lobster, crab cakes, gourmet grilled cheese, barbecue, pad Thai, homemade ice cream sandwiches and other gourmet foods. The food truck movement has taken off in Boston, but hasn't caught on in Worcester due in part to a 2008 city ordinance that makes it difficult for trucks to obtain vending licenses.


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Study: herpes increases risk of brain inflammation
by Sabine Kortals, Editorial Director
What is encephalitis? It's a disorder marked by swelling and inflammation of the brain…and people who test positive for herpes could be more likely to suffer from its potentially debilitating effects (e.g., tremors, muscle degeneration, paralysis or diminished cognitive function).
That's according to a recent study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases Medical Journal. Researchers analyzed the records of more than 200 people with encephalitis symptoms and found that about 42% of the cases were caused by infections…and about 19% of this group developed encephalitis because they had herpes.
The statistics may sound gloomy, but this new information encourages doctors to be more vigilant in monitoring people with herpes…the sooner encephalitis is detected, the more effectively it can be treated before serious health problems have a chance to develop.
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Yield: 4 servings. Credit: American Egg Board 1 11/2"-thick sushi grade tuna loin or 2-lb. tuna steak 2 tsp. olive oil to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper\ 2 Tbsp. fresh tarragon, chopped 2 crusty French bread rolls, about 6" long, cut in half lengthwise 3 plum tomatoes, sliced into rounds 1 small head frisee 5 oz. French green beans, blanched 12 caper berries, cut in half lengthwise as needed, extra virgin olive oil 4 poached eggs (poach just before serving) 1 Tbsp. ...
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The season's endless temptations of rich party foods and decadent sweets can make it a challenge to keep extra pounds at bay, and adding holiday cocktails into the mix doesn't make it any easier.But that doesn't mean you're stuck with just sparkling water and diluted spritzers if you want to keep weight in check.
Here are five festive cocktails that are all under 175 calories (about what you get in a generous glass of wine), with less than two teaspoons-worth of added sugar, plus two rich holiday favorites that have been made-over by local bar chefs.
Candy Cane Cooler (recipe from intoxicology.net) - 170 calories
Makes one.
1 ounce vodka
1/2 ounce peppermint schnapps
1/2 ounce B&B (Benedictine and brandy)
1/2 ounce half-and-half
Peppermint stick for garnish
Mint sprig for garnish
Add vodka, peppermint schnapps, B&B, and half-and-half into a shaker with ice. Shake lightly to chill and strain into old-fashioned glass full of ice and stir. Garnish with a peppermint stick and mint sprig.
Poinsettia - 170 calories
Makes one.
1/2 ounce Cointreau
2 ounces cranberry juice
4 ounces champagne
3 whole cranberries for garnish
Chill liquid ingredients ahead of time. Pour the Cointreau and cranberry juice into a chilled champagne flute. Stir well, and top with champagne. Float the cranberries on top for garnish.
Irish Eggnog (Recipe adapted from The Food Network) - 150 calories
Makes 6 servings
2 eggs
2 ounces Irish cream liqueur
1/2 ounce Irish whiskey
4 cups whole milk
6 cinnamon sticks
Whisk eggs, Irish cream liqueur and Irish whiskey in a bowl until smooth. Bring whole milk to a boil in a saucepan and pour over the egg mixture, stirring to mix well. Serve in mugs; sprinkle with nutmeg and garnish with cinnamon sticks.
Mulled Wine (Recipe from The Food Network) - 165 calories
Makes 8 servings
4 cups apple cider
1 (750-ml) bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon (or red wine of preference)
1/4 cup honey
2 cinnamon sticks
1 orange, zested and juiced
4 whole cloves
3 star anise
Peel of one orange, cut into wide strips, for garnish
Combine the cider, wine, honey, cinnamon sticks, zest, juice, cloves and star anise in a large saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Pour into mugs, add an orange peel to each and serve.
Ginger Snap (Recipe from The Food Network) - 160 calories
Makes 1 serving
2 ounces ginger beer, divided
Finely ground gingerbread cookie
1 teaspoon ginger juice
1-1/2 ounces dark rum
1 teaspoon cinnamon schnapps
Pinch of ground cloves
1 egg white
1 ounce ginger beer
Cinnamon stick
Crystallized ginger square
Pour enough ginger beer into a saucer to cover and dip a martini glass into the saucer to coat the rim. Dip into a saucer with ground cookie. Scoop ice into shaker. Pour ginger juice, rum and cinnamon schnapps into a shaker. Add a pinch of ground cloves.
Separate an egg and add egg white to shaker. Shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds until drink is frothy and foamy. The longer you shake, the foamier the drink. Add ginger beer and stir slightly. Pour into glass.
Garnish with a cinnamon stick and crystallized ginger square, and sprinkle the top with finely ground gingerbread cookie.
Brandy Milk Punch (Less Naughty Version) by Lu Brow, Bar Chef with Café Adelaide and the Swizzle Stick Bar
Makes 1 serving.
2 ounces brandy
2 ounces 2 percent milk
1/4 teaspoon Splenda or no-calorie sweetener of choice
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Grated nutmeg for garnish
Combine brandy, milk, sweetener, and vanilla extract in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass. Add additional ice if necessary. Sprinkle grated nutmeg on top.
Nutrition stats per cocktail: 160 calories, 1 gram fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 1 gram sugar
Compare to original recipe: 400 calories, 14 grams fat, 8.5 grams saturated fat, 29 grams sugar
Not-So-Naughty Hot Buttered Rum by Ali Mills, Bartender at Patois
Makes 12 servings
4 tablespoons Brummel & Brown butter-style spread
1 tablespoons molasses
1 cup Swerve Sweetener
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
12 star anise
24 whole cloves
18 ounces dark rum (Mills uses Myer's Rum)
36 ounces boiling water
Cream together Brummel & Brown, molasses, Swerve, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. For each drink, add one tablespoon of the creamed mixture to the bottom of a glass, and top with one star anise, two whole cloves, 1 ½ ounces rum, and 3 ounces boiling water. Stir well and enjoy!
Nutrition stats per cocktail: 120 calories, 1.5 grams fat, 0.5 grams saturated fat, 1 gram sugar
Compare to original recipe: 500 calories, 23 grams fat, 15 grams saturated fat, 52 grams sugar
Molly Kimball is a registered dietitian in New Orleans. She can be reached at email@example.com. Comment and read more at Nola.com/health.


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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same as follows:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding section 11 or section 17 of chapter 138 of the General Laws or any other general or special law to the contrary, the board of selectmen of the town of Lincoln shall cause to be placed on the official ballot at a regular or special town election the following question:-
"Shall the board of selectmen be authorized to grant a license for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises?"
If a majority of the votes cast in answer to that question is in the affirmative, the town shall be taken to have authorized the granting of a license in the town for the sale of wines and malt beverages not to be drunk on the premises. The license shall be subject to all other provisions of said chapter 138.
SECTION 2. The board of selectmen may direct the town counsel to draft a summary of the question, which shall be placed on the ballot with the question.
SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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The 20th anniversary of National Public Lands Day takes place Saturday, Sept. 28, with many special volunteer service events planned around Oregon and Washington before and on the anniversary day.
An example of such an event: The Umpqua National Forest is commemorating the anniversary with a service project at Broken Arrow Campground near Diamond Lake, one of the busiest camping areas around national forests in Oregon. Volunteers will remove three-inch tree stubs. Tools are provided by forest recreation staff. This event is on Saturday, Sept. 21.
"The Umpqua National Forest
generally tries to schedule an activity on the official day, however, this year
that was not possible," said Lucero Hernandez, public affairs specialist for the forest.
Look for 41 service projects in Oregon and another 19 in Washington on the website publiclandsday.org. The lists are still being developed, so check back if you don't find an event that fits your schedule.
An event taking place on Saturday, Sept. 28, is an ivy pull at Tryon Creek State Natural Area, between Portland and Lake Oswego.
Federal land managing agencies typically waive fees on this day, but check locally.
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RM-GTR-238: Aquatic and wetland vascular plants of the northern Great Plains
Larson, Gary E. 1993. Aquatic and wetland vascular plants of the northern Great Plains. Gen. Tech. Rep. RM-238. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 681 p.
A taxonomic treatment of aquatic and wetland vascular plants has been developed as a tool for identifying over 500 plant species inhabiting wetlands of the northern Great Plains region. The treatment provides dichotomous keys and botanical descriptions to facilitate identification of all included taxa. Illustrations are also provided for selected species. Geographical ranges and habitat preferences are described for each species, and a map is provided for each plant showing its documented occurrences by counties within the region. Additional information provided with species descriptions includes common name(s), flowering/fruiting periods, and nomenclatural synonyms. A glossary of botanical terms is also provided.
Keywords: wetlands, aquatic plants, hydrophytes, Great Plains, flora, plant identification
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Freeland fire station planning moving ahead
"Fire District 3 Chief Don Smith expressed optimism Thursday night that the new Freeland fire station Highway 525 and Cameron Road could be built by the end of this year.He and the architect took plans to Island County Public Works in Coupeville this week for a pre-application meeting and left very hopeful that the project will not be impeded by undue red tape.I was impressed by their efficiency, brevity and thoroughness, Smith said. Commissioners Mike Helland, Bill Benjamin and Bob Elliot reacted with surprise because of difficulties they had getting the nearly-finished Saratoga station approved by the county.I couldn't believe it, Smith said of his positive experience in Coupeville.Did you go to the right courthouse? asked former FD 3 commissioner Gary Gabelein, who was in the audience.It was whiz-bang meeting, Smith responded. Everything the county requested was all very doable.Two representatives from the Friends of Freeland group, Jeff Hornsby and Vince Johnson, attended the meeting and asked the commissioners to consider a pocket park as part of the Freeland station project.The commissioners agreed a small park should be possible, but only after the fire station itself is completed. Do it after we finish our fire station, Smith said, inviting the men back to comment on the site plan.The two Friends of Freeland also asked about the Friends acquiring the old fire station as a community center facility. They were told that if the fire district ever disposes of the property there's a clear procedure that must be followed. As for the long-awaited Saratoga station, Smith said, We are very close to a punch list, which will finalize the project. But first he wants to settle some issues surrounding payment to local contractors and consult with neighbors about the color of the large garage doors. The neighbors had asked for red, but the doors come in white.Smith said the district's architect is working on plans to remodel the Clinton station. He expects that project to cost about $100,000 and be done concurrently with the Freeland project.Further down the road is a new district headquarters in the Bayview area. Smith has his eye on a large parcel of land between Coles and Maxwelton roads, but he said that may not work out due to its rural forest zoning. He said a fire station would be a perfect use for the property, and much of it could be left as open space. But as far as he knows, a fire station is not even on the list of doable things in the rural forest zone.Commissioner Helland said the county should provide special consideration for such public-benefit projects in its zoning rules. Smith will further check on the zoning regulations before pursuing possible property acquisition. "
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Blaze Headlight Updates by kristin on May 27, 2016
Over the past 9 months or so we've rolled out a bunch of updates on our Blaze headlights (both battery operated and USB rechargeable models). The biggest change has been to include amber side lenses to increase the side visibility of the lights. This allows the light to be visible from 275 degrees and the use of amber gives other road/path users better perspective on the orientation of the bike. The optics of the lights have been improved by using a reflector to better diffuse the beam and create a wider beam pattern. We have also introduced our new courtesy flash mode (currently on our USB rechargeable headlights only) that is a suitable choice for multi use paths. The light beam slowly fades from 30% lumen output to 90% output to catch the eye of other road users but with a more mellow approach than our Superflash pattern.
In addition to these functional changes we've also renamed our lights to more clearly convey the lumen output. In the past we named our lights using watts (ie. Blaze 1/2W, 1W, 2W) but this reflects only the amount of power the light consumes. Actual light output can vary depending on many factors, thus our lights are now state the lumen output directly in the name (ie. Blaze 45, Blaze 140, Blaze 300, etc.) We've also given the lights some aesthetic updates as far as logo placement and overall look. In general the lights have a more simple and subdued appearance. Our packaging has also gotten a major overhaul with a new look that utilizes recycled material and soy ink. This is useful for recycling material scraps at the factory as well as for post-consumer recycling.
Blaze 140 SL– formerly known as our Blaze 2W Micro this light utilizes a reflector for an optimized beam as well as the new amber side lights. This light puts out 140 lumens of output and gets extensive life from 2 AA batteries – 10 hours (140 lumens), 16 hours (70 lumens), 64 hours (Superflash). Available in black or red the MSRP on this light is $39.99. It can also be purchased in a light set with a Turbo for $64.99
Blaze 180 SL – formerly known as our Blaze 180 USB this light utilizes a reflector for an optimized beam as well as the new amber side lights. Additionally the light offers the new Courtesy mode. This light uses a lithium polymer battery and is USB rechargeable. It will get 2 hours (180 lumens), 4 hours (100 lumens), 25 hours (Superflash), 6 hours (Courtesy) of battery life per charge and takes 3 hours to charge back up. The MSRP on this light is $44.99. It can also be purchased in a light set with a Superflash USB for $74.99
Blaze 300 SLX – a brand new light for us this one is USB rechargeable and utilizes a lithium ion battery that will get you 2 hours (300 lumens), 5 hours (150 lumens), 36 hours (Superflash), or 15 hours (Courtesy) of life per charge. The light has amber side lights and optimized optics and also comes with our new rubber strap handlebar bracket. The MSRP for this light is $49.99.
Double Wrapped Handlebars by kristin on Apr 11, 2016
My name is Heath and I'm a double taper.
It all started when I saw an old timer (yep, I'm talking about you Larry) cover his bars with foam tubes (think 10 speeds of the 1980's) and a layer of leather tape overtop. A secret layer of comfort, genius!
Over the years I have refined my system to produce a comfortable ride without making the bar diameter the size of a baseball bat. Here's how to do it.
I'm going to start by assuming you are already familiar with taping handlebars with a single layer. If not, you can learn the basics here or on the back of any Planet Bike handlebar tape packaging at your local bike shop.
1. First strip the bar clean of the old tape, or use it as the base layer like I did. Be sure to remove the area around the bar end. This will set you up to have a single layer of tape overhanging the end of the bar to secure the bar end plug. Two layers in this area will cause issues with your bar end plug.
Note, two layers of standard Planet Bike tape gets thick. Thick means more comfortable and better vibration dampening but it could prove too big of diameter for riders with smaller hands. For me, I have gorilla hands and I'm thinking of long gravel rides this spring so two standard layers is what I want. If you're concerned about the larger diameter, get a set of the Planet Bike Noche Suave bar wrap to use as a base layer. It's thinner than the standard tape and perfect to add that extra comfort without much increase in bar diameter.
2. Now that you have your base layer in place, wrap the bar as normal. I'm using the PB Road Wrap Tachyon tape for a little extra grip in wet weather. It also has a gel backing which is nice if you have to un-wrap and re-wrap a few times to get things right. No damage done. Take care around the brake levers/shifters. It is possible to get interference between the shift levers and tape on some shifters. Be sure to keep the tape snug and try not to run out of tape before you've covered the base layer.
For those of you with a gram scale next to you bike, this might not be for you. If you're looking for a little extra comfort, and want to try make your rides a little longer this summer, this could be a helpful trick.
Don't get nasty. Get bicycle friendly by jay on Mar 18, 2016
The League of American Bicyclists' Bicycle Friendly America program is growing up. The BFA program ranks states, communities, businesses and universities as Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum in terms of bicycle friendliness. At the 2016 National Bike Summit (March 7-9, 2016) the League began an extensive listening period to better understand how the BFA program can better serve local and state bicycle advocacy groups.
Bicycle Friendly America is the League's signature program and has more brand recognition than the League itself. The League will be renaming its magazine, American Bicyclist, to Bicycle Friendly America. There were at least four sessions focused on gathering deep feedback from Summit participants on how the BFA program can be improved. BFA program staff will continue to interconnect the BFA program with other League resources and programs including adjusting the program to support the work of local and state advocacy groups; integrating with the League's Smart Cycling program; and the League equity agenda.
To give your input on the Bicycle Friendly America program, go here.
Photos courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists.
Backbone of bicycle education by jay on Mar 18, 2016
The League of American Bicyclists 2016 National Bike Summit brought together over 500 people from across the country and society to talk bikes. For the first time in a long time, this year's Summit welcomed and highlighted League Cycling Instructors (LCIs), the backbone of bicycle education in the United States. LCIs take a rigorous 20 hour course to learn what and how to teach bike skills and safety. LCIs are qualified and insured to teach the League's Smart Cycling curriculum. To see all that the League's Smart Cycling program has to offer, go here.
Here are some photos of LCIs getting rowdy at the LCI Reception at this year's National Bike Summit. (Seriously, this was the noisiest room at the entire Summit.)
Photos courtesy of the League.
Soglin Spotting by jay on Mar 17, 2016
The National Bike Summit brings many people together who share a love of bikes and how they help make our cities great places to live. I was pleased to see that Madison Mayor Paul Soglin was on the Summit agenda. Again.
Madison, WI is built on an isthmus between two lakes. Planet Bike is headquartered in Madison and benefits from and contributes to Madison's incredible bike friendliness. Madison is a great place to bicycle because the people of Madison and our politicians believe that bicycling helps make a great city.
Madison got its start toward bicycle friendliness back in the 1970s under then mayor Paul Soglin. Soglin created some of Madison's most iconic bike paths, including the nucleus of the
Capitol City Trail and the Lake Loop. Soglin was elected again in 2011 and continues to support biking. As Vice Chair for City Livability & Bicycling of the US Conference of Mayors, Mayor Soglin is a regular at the National Bike Summit. Here he is talking about bikes, equity, economic development, health and bi-partisanship with the Republican Mayor of Fort Worth, TX Betsy Price.
Photos courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists.
2016 National Bike Summit by jay on Mar 14, 2016
The League of American Bicyclists 2016 National Bike Summit has concluded in Washington, DC. This year more than 535 bicycle advocates and industry folks from across the United States converged in DC to discuss the future of the League and the bicycling movement, federal lobbying and much more.
As was noted during the Summit by Executive Director Alex Doty, the League has undergone many changes and faced a number of challenges in the past year. It's been called a "rebuilding year." Because of all these changes I was a little worried going into this Summit that attendance and enthusiasm would be down. I am pleased to report that both remain high.
New ED Alex Doty brought a fresh take on the Summit programming and general vibe. I heard many comments that this Summit was more spontaneous and easy going with more time for invaluable networking. (As many conference goers know, the most valuable time is often between workshops when you talk to your colleagues.)
Attendees seemed very excited about the new directions various League programs will take as outlined by Alex throughout the week. Plans are afoot to ramp up the Bicycle Friendly America program and reinvigorate the education program and integrate it more intimately with the Bicycle Friendly America program.
The biggest change this year was how we lobbied Congress. For as long as I can remember, the Summit has coincided with high stakes legislative maneuvering around the federal transportation bill. Each year was a desperate fight to protect federal and state bicycle programs. If your Representative or Senator was strongly opposed to bicycling for some reason (often they weren't against bikes specifically, but against the mechanism by which they were funded), there wasn't much to be done. Things were different this year. The five year Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (or
FAST Act) was passed in December 2015. The coming 5 year window will allow the bicycle advocacy community to nurture our relationships with those who are not yet strong supporters. We will do this with numerous small asks that are an easy Yes and allow us to educate legislators and their staff on the many benefits of supporting biking. We got started this year by thanking legislators for supporting the FAST Act and asking them to co-sponsor the Personal Health Investment Today Act (or PHIT Act).
Below are a handful of pictures from the Summit and Lobby Day. Photos courtesy of the League of American Bicyclists.
Radical parking by jay on Mar 10, 2016
When I visualize a big city, one of the things I see is cars: cars on the road, cars in parking lots, cars on the sidewalk and cars underneath all new condo buildings.
I was in Washington, DC this week for the National Bike Summit. I was lucky enough to borrow a bike from my friend Jeff so was able to explore the city a bit throughout the week. While exploring the old Navy Yards, I rolled past this new condo development. That giant bike is at the main entrance to the building, not a side entrance for bikers. This building has ONLY bike parking, no car parking.
Some real estate developers will think this is crazy, but given how many young adults are foregoing getting a driver's license, perhaps it is genius. Underground parking can cost $25,000 - $40,000 per stall.
Aluminum fenders for every bike! by kristin on Feb 19, 2016
Winter is still far from over, but the warm temps for this weekend have us already thinking about spring. Melting snow means lots of cold puddles which can make for a messy ride. But a good set of fenders can make riding through slushy puddles a mostly clean (and dare we say fun) endeavor. In November we released a bunch of new aluminum fenders sets for a variety of wheel sizes. We've been pleased to see brisk sales of these and we wanted to highlight the features and new sizes of our Cascadia ALX fenders.
We added some new fender sizes to the mix so that it's easier to find the right fender for your wheel and tire size. As the popularity of the 27.5 wheel size grows, we now have fenders for those wheels in two widths (50mm and 60mm). Putting slick tires on a mountain bike can make it a great commuter, and we offer 26" fenders in a narrower 50mm width for those conversions. The genre of "gravel bikes" has exploded recently and we now have a 700c fender in a 50mm width that can fit over the beefy tires on those bikes. Our final new size is a 20" set (50mm wide) that can be a great addition to a folding bike or a kids bike. Besides all these new fender sizes, we also offer the Cascadia ALX in our standard 700c narrow/road size (35mm wide fender), 700c medium/hybrid size (45mm fender), 26"/ATB size (60mm fender), and 29" size (65mm fender).
All of our new ALX fenders come with the same preinstalled hardware as our polycarbonate Cascadia fenders making it relatively easy to get them attached to your bike. All of the parts in the hardware pack are stainless steel and they allow you to mount the fenders to the eyelets on bikes with or without disc brakes. For the rear fender attachment to the seat stay bridge, we opt for a metal clip with a rubber shim instead of the plastic clip that comes standard on our polycarbonate fenders. We offer a ton of replacement parts on our website so that you can make sure your fenders are in tip top condition as the years go by. Shipping is always free on replacement parts because we want you to rebuild and reuse whenever possible.
So fender up your bike and aim for those puddles!


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Update: Witch hunt or reason for reform? Views vary as Bolger-Schmidt probe ends without indictments
LANSING, MI -- Michigan House Speaker Jase Bolger and former state Rep. Roy Schmidt will not face criminal charges as the result of a grand jury investigation into a political party switch pulled off ahead of the 2012 primary election.
Ingham County Circuit Court Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, who spent nearly a year looking into the scheme as a one-woman grand jury, released an order on Friday announcing conclusion of the probe.
"An indictment is not warranted as there has been no presentment of any articulable crime or unlawful wrongdoing as to any person or persons involved in such an inquiry, either in common law or statutory law," she wrote.
Schmidt first won election to the state House in 2008 as a Democrat out of Grand Rapids. But just moments before the filing deadline for the August 2012 primary, he announced that he was moving to the Republican Party.
It was later learned that Schmidt attempted to pay Matt Mojzak, a 22-year-old political novice and family friend, to run in the Democratic primary with hopes of clearing his path in the general election.
Mojzak quickly bowed out when the scheme came to light, and Schmidt eventually lost in the general election to Democrat Winnie Brinks.
Bolger, a Republican who went on to win re-election and retain his leadership position, played a prominent role in the party switch, according text messages and an eight-page report released last July by Kent County Prosecutor William Forsyth, who also investigated the scheme but did not press charges.
Forsyth called it a "travesty" that undermined the election -- but not a crime.
Bolger, in a statement released Friday, thanked those who stood by him during a time "which was particularly frustrating" because he could not speak openly about the case due to legal restrictions associated with a grand jury.
"Even now, after the finding has been issued, I still cannot comment further on the investigation," he said. "I repeatedly sought to follow the law with the original issue and will continue to follow the law with regard to this court proceeding."
Bolger highlighted the apology he offered to voters last year.
"As promised in that apology, my focus has been and will continue to be on serving the hardworking men and women of our state to help solve the problems they face and help Michigan continue to grow for their success," he said.
Then-Democratic Party Chairman Mark Brewer and Senate Minority Leader Gretchen Whitmer requested the grand jury probe in August 2012 after Forsyth's investigation concluded without criminal charges.
Ingham County judges gave the job to Aquilina, providing her with sweeping authority to pull records, compel witness testimony and grant immunity. Grand juries are highly secretive, and Aquilina's only previous communication in the case was a February order extending the investigation into this month.
"In calling for the grand jury investigation into last year's scandal involving former Representative Roy Schmidt's election, I simply wanted to ensure that a full and proper review took place on behalf of the people asking for one," Whitmer said in a released statement. "Now that that investigation has been concluded, it's time for all of us to move forward and focus on the issues in front of the Legislature today."
In her Friday order, Aquilina noted that she could only release details of the probe upon the request and consent of Bolger or Schmidt. No request has been made, and so no public report will be available. All records, notes and transcripts will be immediately sealed and transported to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Full text: Read Aquilina's order in Bolger-Schmidt grand jury probe (pdf)
Update: Witch hunt or reason for reform? Views vary as Bolger-Schmidt probe ends without indictments
Jonathan Oosting is a Capitol reporter for MLive Media Group. Email him, find him on Google+ or follow him on Twitter.


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So, last night, I was watching CNHDW (Ch 297). I was pooped and went to bed around 10:30ish, turning everything, including my HR22-100, off.
I just turned everything on, and...WTH? Last nights buffer is still there! I am watching The Cleveland show, in buffer, from 10:30pm LAST NIGHT! I double-checked and I did not record these and I am not watching a recording. I am watch a live buffer from 10 hours ago!
I don't really have a question. Just thought I'd share. If I had a question, I guess it'd be: Anyone else ever see this impossible behavior?
Y'all have a good one!


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The frozen configuration file is produced by make_socksfc and is essentially the memory image of the parsed configuration file. Using the frozen configuration file can reduce the start-up delay of the SOCKS client programs since they no longer have to parse the file contents.
When the SOCKS client starts, it always looks for the frozen configuration file /etc/socks.fc first . If that file is not found, it then tries to use the plain-text configuration file /etc/socks.conf. If you use frozen configuration, you must remember to run make_socksfc every time after you modify the plain-text file or the SOCKS clients will continue to use the frozen file of a previous configuration.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Howard Stern will be joining the judges' panel on "America's Got Talent," and the NBC summer talent show will uproot itself from Los Angeles to accommodate the New York-based shock jock, the network said Thursday. NBC confirmed weeks-old rumors of Stern's selection to join fellow "Talent" judges Howie Mandel and Sharon Osbourne. Nick Cannon remains host.
Stern, whose daily radio show airs on Sirius XM, is replacing Piers Morgan, who left "Talent" after last season to free up his busy schedule. Last winter, Morgan launched a weeknight interview program on CNN.
"Howard Stern's larger-than-life personality will bring a thrilling new dynamic to 'America's Got Talent' starting this summer," said Paul Telegdy, NBC's president of alternative and late night programming. "He's a proven innovator and his track record in broadcasting is truly remarkable."
The Parents Television Council, a watchdog group, wasted no time condemning NBC's choice on Thursday. Its president, Tim Winter, called hiring Stern "an act of desperation for a flailing network," and slammed Stern as "a performer who is synonymous with shock, profanity and obscenity."
"Talent" bills itself as TV's only such competition show that is open to any age and any talent. Auditions for season seven began in October in major cities nationwide. But now, with Stern aboard, production of the live broadcast of the show will relocate to New York.
Stern, who in 2005 took his long-running syndicated show from terrestrial radio to Sirius XM, signed a new five-year contract with the satellite-radio company a year ago after months of stormy negotiations.
Related stories:
» Howard Stern will join 'America's Got Talent' [Los Angeles Times]
» Howard Stern replaces Piers Morgan on 'America's Got Talent' [The Washington Post]
» Parents Television Council Blasts NBC and 'America's Got Talent' For Hiring Howard Stern [The Wall Street Journal]
» 'America's Got Talent': Howard Stern takes over for Piers Morgan, but can he cut it as a judge? [The Newark, N.J., Star-Ledger]
» Howard Stern pledges to stir up "America's Got Talent" [Reuters]
» Who's Already Hating on Howard Stern's Move to America's Got Talent? [E Online]


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Total Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 850mg 35%
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Sugars 9g
Protein 76g
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Times-Picayune horse racing writer Bob Fortus' selections for today's races:
CHOICES: 1. Tiz the Man Now. 2. Douseehwhati'msayin. 3. Action Now.
FORTUS FORECAST: Tiz the Man Now, who defeated $15,000 maidens three weeks ago, is well placed against $7,500 non-winners-of-two. Douseewhati'msayin, who finished third the last time he raced at this level, might improve with blinkers. Action Now finished third at this level in his second start after a long layoff.
CHOICES: 1. Hope for Us All. 2. Gunnislake. 3. Presidente d'Oro.
FORTUS FORECAST: Hope for Us All chased tougher horses on turf in all three of his starts at this level. Gunnislake moves to claiming company in his third start after a layoff. Presidente d'Oro moves to claiming company in his second start after a layoff.
CHOICES: 1. Justin Time Bandit. 2. Hour Cabayou. 3. Choctaw Prince.
FORTUS FORECAST: Justin Time Bandit made a solid late run to finish third in a shorter race at this level in his second start since July. Hour Cabayou would be a pace threat if he draws into the field. Choctaw Prince will be running late.
CHOICES: 1. Spice House. 2. Silver Indy. 3. Erdiston.
FORTUS FORECAST: Spice House, who hasn't raced since routing non-winners-of-three at this claiming price on New Year's Eve, takes a slight step up in class. Silver Indy moves to restricted company after chasing tougher claimers in both of his starts at this meet. Erdiston finished close behind the second pick in their last meeting.
CHOICES: 1. High Toned. 2. Alligator Bayou. 3. Golden Sol.
FORTUS FORECAST: High Toned gets blinkers and moves to claiming company after finishing third in allowance races in his last two starts. Alligator Bayou faces claimers for the first time. Golden Sol finished in the money against similar hroses in both of his starts at this meet.
CHOICES: 1. Lavandula. 2. Southern Ransom. 3. Sexy Walk.
FORTUS FORECAST: Lavandula, who routed $5,000 non-winners-of-three 11 days ago, is well placed against $5,000 non-winnners-of-four. Southern Ranson, who hasn't won on dirt, takes a sharp drop in class after chasing tougher runners on turf. Sexy Walk moves to open company after rallying past $5,000 Louisiana-bred non-winners-of-three and being claimed.
CHOICES: 1. Alley Theater. 2. Pleasant Song. 3. Allseas.
FORTUS FORECAST: Alley Theater, who finished in mid-pack against similar runners on turf in her return from a layoff, has worked well since then and might prevail in a wide-open race. Pleasant Song was edged at this level and distance in her return from a layoff. Allseas, who finished fifth in a sprint at this level in her first start since May, has worked steadily since then.
CHOICES: 1. Mr. R.B.I. 2. Wing a Ding. 3. Take a Day.
FORTUS FORECAST: Mr. R.B.I. rallied past maidens at this distance in his first two-turn race and might get a favorable pace scenario to set up his rally. Wing a Ding, who finished third at this level a month ago, might improve with blinkers. Take a Day is a pace threat as he stretches out.
CHOICES: 1. Storm Treasure. 2. Get Rich Quick. 3. Master Mizzen.
FORTUS FORECAST: Storm Treasure, who won this race last year, is a late runner who should get a favorable pace scenario. Get Rich Quick, who has won two straight allowance races on this course, appears competitive in this stakes group. Master Mizzen has been a consistent money maker in allowance races on turf.
CHOICES: 1. Repent Pardner. 2. Kriss Me Once. 3. Beautiful You.
FORTUS FORECAST: Repent Pardner drops to his lowest level and might prevail in a shaky group. Kriss Me Once finished second at this level in late January in his last start. Beautiful You finished third in that race in his last start.
Today's best play: Mr. R.B.I. (eighth race).
Today's long shot special: Alley Theater (seventh race).


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BAY CITY — A General Motors Corp. property in Bay City will receive a $3.5 million cleanup from an environmental settlement agreement reached by the Obama administration and the Motors Liquidation Company (Old GM), formerly known as General Motors Corp., according to officials.
The property in Bay City is one of 56 auto properties in Michigan — including Saginaw and Flint — that will receive part of $159 million.
Bay City Deputy City Manager Steve Black said he believes the contaminated property is located behind the GM Powertrain plant, 1001 Woodside. Black said it is a landlocked parcel that was used as a landfill.
"It's a very positive development, anytime you can address environmental concerns and prepare a property for redevelopment it's a good thing," Black said.
According to a press release, the settlement — announced today by the U.S. Department of Justice — addresses Old GM's environmental liabilities under several federal and state environmental laws at the 89 properties still owned by Old GM in Michigan and 13 other states.
The properties are not owned by the "new GM," General Motors Co.
Under the settlement, an environmental response bankruptcy trust will be established to take ownership and possession of the properties and provide the funding to clean the properties up, administer them, and return them to beneficial use, according to officials.
The new agreement will result in a trust which will provide 14 states and one tribe with more than $641 million to return contaminated properties back to productive use.
"Today marks another important step in Michigan's economic recovery," said Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, in a statement. "Cleaning up these former GM sites will allow new companies a greater opportunity to invest in Michigan and create jobs. I commend the Obama administration and Michigan's economic development team for their work to bring this process to a close, and urge that the court proceedings move as quickly as possible."
Granholm said the money will help accelerate the state's Project Phoenix program, which aims to redevelop former manufacturing facilities.


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Airbus A319
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Went well. Since I am 15 I am allowed to fly alone. The only problem is they didn't believe me. Thank God I had my passport!
Security was normal BDL security. Had to go through the puffer machine. But got through easy and headed down to the main area. They had just put up projectors with the travelers insurance and when u touch it the umbrellas spread out. But since I had an hour I walked over and got a book. Wisdom of Our Fathers by the late Tim Russert. Its really good.
Boarding went really well. Since I was booked as a platinum elite I got to board first .
The flight took off on time.
Service was the norm. Drinks no snack. But what are you going to do? Felt the descent into MSP about 30 min out. Landed safely and headed over to my next flight!
NWA 2718 operated by Mesaba Aviation
Saab 340
Got stuck in the A concourse. That in MSP means a tiny tiny plane. Or as Ron White says a pack of gum going half the speed of smell. Boarded easily. I was laughing cause they just said Boarding NWA flight 2718 all pax may now board. Flight was a quick 32 min. It was pretty cool cause going into LSE I flew over my grandma's house and her church. Landed safely and was the second bag of the claim!
Overall A-. Typical NW service not bad not great. Flights were on time. People were nice.


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On a cool, gray Saturday morning -- the kind of day perfect for playing football -– more than a dozen children were doing just that, taking part in the opening game of a flag football league at the NFL YET Center on South Broad Street. As the game was raging on the field, more than 30 volunteers from Rebuilding Together New Orleans and the 2013 Super Bowl Host Committee were hustling around the NFL YET Center making repairs to the one-story brick building that opened in 2000 thanks to a $1 million donation from the NFL following Super Bowl XXXI.
Rebuilding Together New Orleans and the host committee used Saturday not just to begin repairs to the YET Center, which the Boys and Girls Club of America operates to provide after-school activities for school-age children, but to kick off the Super Bowl service season which include Rebuilding Together's Kickoff to Rebuild on Feb. 1 and the host committee's Super Saturday of Service on Feb. 2, one day before Super Bowl XLVII.
Jon Skvarka, the director of Rebuilding Together New Orleans, said the volunteers on Saturday were doing some cleaning, painting and light work in preparation for repairs to the building's electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning systems which will be performed by a construction team. Some termite damage also will be treated and the impacted areas repaired.
"Ensuring the YET Center continues to be a safe haven for kids improves our community and invests in New Orleans future," Skvarka said.
"These guys are pros," said Jay Cicero, president/CEO of the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and head of the host committee. "They care about the community so much. … It's a perfect partnership for the NFL and the host committee."


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BAY CITY, MI — For Michael Bacigalupo, securing viewing rights for "The Invisible War" wasn't a difficult task.
The Bay City State Theatre executive director, after hearing about the documentary focusing on military rape cases — including an alleged incident at Essexville's U.S. Coast Guard station — contacted the filmmakers about hosting a viewing at his historic downtown venue.
"They jumped on the opportunity," he said. "They want to get the message out there."
Viewers can watch "The Invisible War" at 7 p.m. both on Friday and Saturday, April 12-13, at the State Theatre. Tickets are $5, and available online here.
Bacigalupo said he became interested in the film because of the local angle and its status as an Academy Awards nominee this year.
"It hits home with a lot of people, especially in this area," he said.
Bacigalupo has only seen the movie trailer, and plans to wait to watch the entire feature until the first showing at his theater.
"The trailer struck me right in the heart," he said. "I never heard of the story prior to (the Oscars nomination), and when I saw the trailer, it was intriguing. It should be good."
While there are no plans to host "The Invisible War's" filmmakers or the military men or women who were the subjects on the movie, Bacigalupo said it's possible that could change between today and the premiere.
One of the Kirby Dick-directed film's subjects includes Kori D. Cioca, who patrolled the Saginaw River as a seaman from August 2005 to June 2007.
"The Invisible War" shows Cioca failing to receive health care coverage from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for nerve damage-based injuries to her face she claims occurred during an attack by a superior officer.
The movie also details her efforts to join a failed class action lawsuit seeking monetary damages for alleged assaults, and details her attempted suicide.
Cioca said a superior officer at the station located near the mouth of the Saginaw River spat in her face, groped her, threatened to stab and/or kill her and her family, and struck her across the face so that she "was thrown across the room and against the wall," the class action lawsuit alleged.
She said she attempted to seek help from superior officers but "they told me that they weren't going to switch me stations because I didn't like somebody," the documents indicated.
The Bay City Times in 2011 discussed Cioca's claims with local law enforcement agencies. At that time, officials from the Bay County Sheriff's Office, Essexville Public Safety and Hampton Township Police Department said they had no police reports regarding Cioca.
The Coast Guard's Washington D.C.-based spokeswoman, Lisa K. Novak, declined to comment on Cioca's allegations. Novak did comment on "The Invisible War" and its subject matter.
'"The Invisible War' addresses an issue that is important to the Coast Guard and we believe discussing the lifelong and destructive effects of sexual assault are important to fighting the problem and instituting a culture of prevention in the armed forces and in society," Novak said in an email statement.
"The Coast Guard cooperated in the production of the film by providing an interview with our service's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program manager, however, the interview was not used in the film," she said. "We want people who see this movie to know that sexual assault and sexual harassment are incompatible with service in the Coast Guard and with our core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty, and that we continue our efforts to eradicate it."
"The Invisible War" is one of five films nominated for best documentary including "5 Broken Cameras," "The Gatekeepers," "How To Survive A Plague" and "Searching For Sugar Man."
The 97-minute film, available on Netflix and for download online, won the audience award at The Sundance Film Festival last year.


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BRIDGEWATER — Police are seeking information on an SUV that ran a stop sign, causing a county sheriff's vehicle to crash into a fire hydrant, according to Sgt. Gregory Duane of the Bridgewater Township Police.
A Somerset County Sheriff's patrol car was traveling east on Foothill Road at about 2:30 p.m. Thursday when a white Mercedes SUV with an unknown Delaware license plate ran the stop sign at Steel Gap Road, Duane said.
"The sheriff's officer swerved to avoid this car, ran off the road and struck a fire hydrant," Duane said. "There was no contact between the vehicles, and (the officer) was not injured."
Bridgewater police are asking for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information on the Mercedes to call 908-722-4111, Ext. 4107, Duane said.
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Stacy Horn Koch, the director of the city's Interagency Council on Homelessness, is stepping down for a job with the Make It Right Foundation as its director of community development.
In nearly three years on the job leading Mayor Mitch Landrieu's 10-year plan to end homelessness, Koch and a coalition of nonprofit agencies succeeded in decreasing the number of homeless people to 2,337 in February from 6,687 in 2011.
These figures represent the number of people who are homeless on a single night.
Koch, who was previously director of Covenant House for nine years, said it was a "tremendous honor" to work for the mayor but that the Make It Right offer was too good to pass up.
"I'm an old mom. I've got a 25-year-old son and an 8-year-old that I have to put through college," said Koch who starts her new job Oct. 21. "I haven't taken a job for the paycheck in over 20 years and they are offering me an opportunity to do something really good and be a part of changes within the 9th Ward and that was important to me."
The city will continue to prioritize its battle to end homelessness as Deputy Mayor Cedric Grant leads the search to replace Koch, said mayoral spokesman Tyler Gamble.
One of the city's most recent success stories was an initiative it conceived with federal, state and local organizations to house 200 chronically homeless people in 100 days.
The coalition surpassed its goal three days before the Sept. 1 deadline, housing 216 people in just 95 days. To date 306 people have been provided homes and the number is expected to hit 500 by the holidays, Koch said.
The coalition hopes to continue this pace through June 2015 at which point it expects to have completely eliminated chronic homelessness in New Orleans, beating the national deadline by six months.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines chronic homelessness as a person with a disabling condition who has been homeless for more than a year or has had four episodes of being homeless in the past three years.
"Stacy greatly accelerated the city's work to end homelessness by providing leadership on moving homeless people into housing," said Martha Kegel, executive director of Unity of Greater New Orleans, a homeless advocacy group. "She brought to this work a great passion and an ability and willingness to go right out on the front lines to talk to homeless people and listen to their concerns."
The initiative and the city's overall goal to end homelessness have been successful because all of the different agencies and nonprofits have "broken down their silos" and started to work together, something that never happened in the past, Koch said.
"They stepped outside of their comfort zone and have been willing to make changes in the way they do business and provide services," Koch said. "I think having a mayor make homelessness a priority was something essential that's been missing prior to this administration. I think as long as the mayor continues to make this a priority and these extraordinary people from these extraordinary agencies keep the fire in their bellies we'll keep moving forward."