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By Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the ArmySeptember 8, 2011
Secretary Panetta, Secretary McHugh, and General Dempsey, thank you for the warm remarks and your welcome today. I appreciate the confidence of President Obama, all the leaders of the Army and in Joint Force in allowing me the honor of assuming the duties as the 38th Chief of Staff of our Army.
I would also like to pass along my welcome and many thanks to the Members of Congress here today. You do so much for our men and women of our America's Armed Forces. We couldn't do it without the great partnership we have. Thank you so much for what you do!
My gratitude to our Chairman, Admiral Mike Mullen, and the other members of the Joint Chiefs who are here with us today. It is an honor to join your team. And, my thanks to our former Chairmen, our Army's former Chiefs of Staff, and former Secretaries. To all of our senior civilian leaders from Secretary of Defense's Office, the Army, and all the Services, you humble me with your presence here today.
I am extremely grateful to see my many friends, colleagues, and mentors present today. I believe there actually at least one person from every assignment I have had in the Army here today. And, I want to personally recognize my first three Battalion Commanders in the Army that are here today: Colonel (Retired) Fred Pope, Colonel (Retired) Philemon St. Amant, and Colonel (Retired) Art Rodriguez, as well as three of my former Brigade Commanders: Major General (Retired) John Michitsch, Colonel (Retired) Larry Aaron, and Colonel (Retired) Dick Gerding. Their leadership, mentorship, and example allowed me to learn, make mistakes and flourish as a young officer, and frankly, they instilled in me the passion and love for the Army that I have today. So, I want to thank you all so much for that.
I see a number of my international partners from around the world, but my time in Iraq and elsewhere. I, welcome, and thank you for sharing this day with America's Army. I am grateful for your continued support and friendship.
We are, of course, joined here today by my partner and new boss…Secretary John McHugh. Sir, special thanks for your leadership of the Army over the last two years. I look forward to working closely with you -- and all of our Army Civilians -- as we build on the momentum created by you and General Dempsey. I also want to extend my appreciation to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta for taking time out of his incredibly busy schedule to be here today. More importantly Sir, I want to thank you for your long and dedicated service to our country. You are also a great representative of what it means to succeed, and care, and dedicate yourself to the ideals of this country.
I also want thank and to give a great deal of thanks to the great West Point Class of 1976 -- if you are here, please let me hear you. I have received hundreds of notes and I want to particularly thank those who are here today, which I think is over 100, especially since our 35th reunion is just 10 days away. I could not be more proud of their contributions to the Nation. They are incredible businessmen, doctors, academics, and governmental leaders and I also believe there are over 30 General Officers who come out of the Class of 1976.
Of course, as I look back, if there had been a fantasy draft of future General Officers back in 1976, I'm believe I would have been an undrafted free agent. So, I would just say it can happen for anybody…for all the young officers out there.
I also would like recognize the magnificent troopers standing before us today here in Comey Hall. I'm always inspired by the sight of the 3d Infantry Regiment -- The Old Guard as well as the Army Band and the Fife and Drum Corps. They represent the entire Army Team -- our National Guard, our Reserve, and those on active duty. They are a special breed and are the essence of what makes us the best Army in the world.
To the members of my family -- The Odiernos and the Burkarths and extended family -- you have come out again in mass, traveling from all over the country, to support Linda and I. Thank you for taking time to be here.
To our wonderful children, my son Tony and his wife Danielle, my daughter Katie and her husband Nick, and Michael -- and of course my three grand child-sons Brennan, Gianluca, and Alessandro -- you enrich our lives -- thank you for your love, support, and sacrifices throughout the years. Very few people understand the sacrifices our children make for us to be successful and move forward to achieve what we try to achieve in our Army. You have allowed me to chase my passion to be a Soldier. And, I love all of you for allowing me to do that.
To my high school sweetheart Linda, who has been at my side throughout this entire journey since I was a 17 year old headed off to West Point. Thank you for taking on one more exciting adventure with me. You have always been my rock and I stand in awe as I've watched you through the years dedicate yourself -- not only to our family, but also to the Soldiers and spouses of our Army. You inspire me every day. And, you are the love of my life.
To my mother-in-law Hilda Burkarth, I know how proud you are of Linda. And, I want to thank you for entrusting her to me. Because, she is my hero.
As I stand here today, I wonder what my Grandfather Silvio would be thinking. He was an Italian immigrant who came to New York City in 1899 with his father who started at business as a butcher. My guess is he never envisioned his grandson would have the opportunity to lead the U.S. Army.
I also know that my father Ray, mother Helen, and father-in-law Karl are looking down on me today. Both my father and father-in-law served in World War II and my uncle retired from the Senior Executive Service of the Army. I know they are up there with Saint Peter at the Pearly Gates sitting around -- very proud -- and of coruse toasting me with a martini…that is a requirement in the Odierno family. My family has been the foundation of everything I have achieved.
Five short months ago General Martin Dempsey stood here and assumed the duties as the 37th Army Chief of Staff. Some might say he just can't hold a job. But, all of us know well that is not true. We know that he and Deanie have a greater calling to lead us through challenging times as he takes the helm from Admiral Mike Mullen as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Marty, you have led our Army well and set us on a path to be a relevant part of the Joint Force. You are the right leader at the right time. All of us in the Army are proud of what your accomplishments and proud of what you are about to do. Linda and I wish you and Deanie the very best as you move forward.
As you all know, this week is the 10th Anniversary of 9-11 and I would just say that over the last 10 years our Army has proven itself in arguably the most difficult environment this nation has ever faced. Our leaders at every level have displayed unparalleled ingenuity, flexibility and adaptability. Our Soldiers have displayed mental and physical toughness, but most importantly, courage under fire. They have transformed the Army into the most versatile, agile, rapidly deployable and sustainable strategic land force the world has ever known. I am proud to be a part of that Army, and I am proud I have the opportunity to serve with these great men and women, the next greatest generation, and I'm humbled and honored to serve as the 38th Chief of Staff of the Army.
But, today is like no other time in our history. It is a time of uncertainty and historic change. We face a multitude of security challenges, such as transnational and regional terrorism in places like Yemen, Somalia, North Africa and Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas. We have the uncertainty of the Arab Spring and the proliferation of nuclear weapons and we face the challenges of rising powers. All of this underpinned by our own fiscal challenges.
We will face some difficult resource decisions within Department of Defense as we determine those essential characteristics and capabilities which we will need in our Joint Force to meet our future challenges. I pledge that I will work with all of the Joint Chiefs, Service Secretaries, and Secretary of Defense as we face these very difficult decisions.
But, I do have a word of caution. We must avoid our historical pattern of drawing down too fast and getting too small, especially since our record of predicting the future, frankly has not been very good. As we make difficult resource decisions, we must be thoughtful in understanding the risk we incur to the future security of this great Nation.
Today, the Army must continue to provide trained and ready forces to ensure we prevail in our current missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. In the future, we must ensure that our Army remains our national force of decisive action -- a highly relevant and effective force across the spectrum of conflict.
In order to do this, we must sustain our all volunteer Army today and in to the future, foster continued commitment to the Profession of Arms, and develop adaptable and thoughtful leaders. We must provide depth and versatility to the Joint Force, be effective in our employment, and ensure flexibility for national security decision makers in defense of our interests at home and abroad.
We will preserve the readiness in our Total Force and maintain our trust with Soldiers
and their Families -- they are the foundation of our Army.
For over 236 years, our Army has overcome many challenges. Change and transition are not new to the American Soldier. From Valley Forge to the Korangal Valley, the men and women of our Army have answered our Nation's call. We will continue that momentum.
Thank you so much again for being here today. I could not be more proud to be a Soldier, serving alongside the great men and women that willingly serve our country. The strength of our Nation is our Army; the strength of our Army is our Soldiers; the strength of our Soldiers is our Families. This is what makes us Army Strong!
God Bless all of you. Thank you very much.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama - A Jefferson County woman is in serious condition today after authorities say her estranged boyfriend poured gasoline on her and then set her on fire early this morning.
The suspect has been identified as 48-year-old Michael Kennedy of Mulga. Jefferson County sheriff's officials said Kennedy remains at large.
Chief Deputy Randy Christian gave this account of what happened: Just after 2:30 a.m. deputies were dispatched to a report of a house fire in the 4400 block of Nellie Anderson Street. When they arrived, they found the 49-year-old female victim with extensive burns to her head, arms, upper body and legs.
Investigators learned the victim had been in a dating relationship with Kennedy for the past three years. The woman ended the relationship about a month ago.
Kennedy returned to the home early this morning, and an argument erupted. Kennedy poured gasoline on the victim and set her on fire. The fire also burned an area of the carpeting in the home.
The woman was taken to an area hospital and is in serious condition in the burn unit.
Kennedy fled the scene in the woman's gold 2000 Ford Expedition before deputies arrived. The Alabama license plate number is 1B11H83. He may be in the western area of Birmingham, but also has ties to the Huntsville area.
Kennedy faces charges of first-degree domestic violence and attempted murder. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office at 205-325-1450 or Crimestoppers at 205-254-7777.

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Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes have a very rich lineup of past members who include, Steve Van Zandt, Jon Bon Jovi, Gary Tallent, Max Weinberg and many more.
The band's beginning was with the Blackberry Booze Band who were the house band at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park. The Blackberry Booze band eventually became the Asbury Jukes.
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Columbiana residents air smoke concern
COLUMBIANA – Neighbors of the Floral Warehouse appeared before Columbiana City Council this week to voice their concerns over the business burning debris in the early mornings and late evenings.
Van Mills, an elderly Springfield Road resident speaking before council with the assistance of a portable oxygen tank, complained about the smoke, which he said drifts toward the units at the front of the Meadows Condominiums and a neighboring medical center. Mills said his new car already smells of the odor and when he opens his garage, the smell drifts into his home.
He suggested it may be old flowers, which were kept wet and cool, but the business was unable to sell. Another neighbor, Larry Metzgar, suggested the items may be cardboard boxes, but it is definitely not coal or wood.
Councilman Bryan Blakeman confirmed he learned of the burning issue last summer. He himself had been driving through the area and saw a "yellow fog," reportedly thick and seeping to the pavilion at the medical center. Blakeman said he had spoken to then-city manager Keith Chamberlain, who in turn had gone over to talk to the owners of the business. The issue had stopped for a while, but has reportedly begun again.
Mills suggested the city's burning ordinances should handle it or he could call in the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. From a similar issue in Goshen Township, Mills said he learned the EPA restricts burning within 1,000 feet of a home.
In a letter, Janet Metzgar, who could not attend Tuesday's meeting, suggested the issue is like living next to a steel mill. She said they lived there for 13 years, but there was no problem until about five years ago. At one point she said someone reported the shop was on fire and the fire department was summoned.
Police Chief Tim Gladys said his department does handle calls for open burning complaints, but there is nothing for police to enforce if the smoke is coming from an incinerator, a coal furnace or a wood furnace.
Mayor David Spatholt said the city will look at the issue and call the Metzgars and Mills to tell them what if anything can be done.


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The e-mailbox filled up again and again over the past few days with urgent messages from outdoor organizations across the spectrum complaining about massive budget cuts in conservation programs proposed in the U.S. House of Representatives.
It was tempting to write a column pointing out that some of the same representatives that sportsmen supported in recent elections were behind the proposed cuts and they were doing exactly what they said they would do if elected.
However, with that said, short and sweet, and with all of us staring down the barrel of what appears to be an inevitable period of severe belt-tightening across the spectrum that will be covered at length and in great detail by other writers, let's turn instead to one temporary bright spot.
The federal Department of the Interior has announced its 2011 distribution to state and territorial fish and wildlife agencies of excise tax revenues generated by sportsmen, and Pennsylvania continues to rank near the top in the allocations.
A total of $749 million is being allocated nationwide through the Dingell-Johnson Sport Fish Restoration and Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration programs.
Pennsylvania will be receiving $8,314,555, the 12th largest amount of any state, through Dingell-Johnson, and $13,444,246, the third largest amount, through Pittman-Robertson.
The 11 states allocated more for sport fish restoration than Pennsylvania are Alaska, California and Texas, $18,234,739 each; Minnesota, $13,658,940; Wisconsin, $12,032,815; Florida, $11,954,521; Michigan, $11,712,289; North Carolina, $10,029,330; New York, $9,133,327;
Colorado, $8,696,958; and Montana, $8,625,634.
The two states topping Pennsylvania for wildlife restoration funds, which include money for hunter education programs, are Alaska, $16,056,842, and Texas, $17,618,807.
Through the two programs, hunters and anglers have been the bedrock of wildlife conservation in American for more than 75 years.
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Recreational boaters also contribute to the program through fuel taxes on motorboats and small
Each state or territory receives a Wildlife Restoration Program apportionment derived from a formula that incorporates its total land area and number of paid hunting license holders. In addition, each state or territory may not receive more than 5 percent or less than one-half of 1 percent of the total apportionment.
In the Sport Fish Restoration Program, the funding formula is based on the land and water area of the state or territory and its total number of paid fishing license holders.
The two programs have generated more than $13.7 billion since their inception – in 1937 in the case of the Pittman-Robertson and 1950 for Dingell-Johnson.
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This unit was designed with middle school students in mind. It can be adapted to meet the needs of any students. The books I've selected for this unit tap many of the struggles inner-city students facetherefore giving them interest and motivation. The students will engage in art, drama, games, poetry, writing, reading, pen pals, science, history, sociology and problem solving skills.
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Nowhere is human arrogance more on display than when it energizes racial hatred.
Biological history is still something of a mystery, but its fundamental discoveries of common human evolution are well documented and reasonably understandable: Humans are more universally alike than especially different.
President Abraham Lincoln and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. understood this and reached out to humanity to move beyond its ignorance and prejudice. They paid the ultimate price for their faithful insight, but their sacrifice moved us grudgingly to reach out to one another more than before their remarkable bravery.
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NEWARK -- A 12-year-old boy, who police said they believe was an innocent bystander, was one of two victims shot tonight after an altercation between two men outside a Newark apartment complex, police said.
The child -- who was struck in the arm, stomach and back -- underwent surgery for his wounds and is expected to survive, Newark Police Director Garry McCarthy said tonight.
It was the second time in 10 days an innocent bystander was caught in gunfire on city streets. On June 3, Alonzo Canty was crossing the street in his motorized wheelchair when a stray bullet struck him in the chest, killing the 70-year-old just a few blocks from his North Sixth Street home. Essex County Prosecutor Paula T. Dow said there was no indication Canty was robbed or that he was the intended target of the gunfire.
According to police, today's incident was sparked when a man driving a silver or gray SUV left his vehicle outside the Stratford Aspen Apartment Complex, at the corner of Stratford Avenue and Avon Place, and approached a 23-year-old man. After a brief conversation, the driver of the SUV pulled out a gun and fired eight shots, striking the second man once in the back while stray bullets hit the child in the back, arm and stomach.
Details about boy's identity and his location at the time of the confrontation between the two men were unclear tonight. But McCarthy said he did not believe the 12-year-old lived in the area. The boy's mother met him at the hospital, McCarthy said.
Both victims were taken to University Hospital in Newark. The 23-year-old victim was reportedly in stable condition and was interviewed by police tonight, according to McCarthy.
After the shots were fired yesterday, the adult victim ran, bleeding, towards officers posted at Stratford and Clinton Avenues, McCarthy said. The officers waited with the victim inside the nearby Clinton Avenue Wireless store until emergency medical workers arrived. A store employee said the victim stumbled into the store at 5:50 p.m. covered in blood and she used a tee-shirt to help stop the bleeding.
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Hi Pete
I hope I'm not the last one in with their reviews. I spent Sunday taking 7 eight-year-old boys to see Pirates of the Caribbean. It felt longer than our whole day on the van.
I cannot say enough about my new sushi love, discovered on our Munchmobile outing. That's right, I'm talkin' about jalapenos. Who knew? Nothing beats firm but soft fresh sushi in a roll with that killer bite of jalapeno. If I weren't one of the tribe it would be my new religion.
I'd have to say Ocha in Caldwell. But it's a hard call. They were all so good. Only one I would rule out was Tsuru, which, though nicely decorated, lacked the warmth, friendliness and overall creativity of the other three; I was wowed at all the other three.
FAVORITE DISH : Hands down, the Fire Island roll at Ocha. It was perfection. And creative perfection at that! My favorite fish, the buttery yet in this case spicy yellowtail, complete with mystery crunch, a saffron-soy glaze, and the killer burn (see above) of jalapeno and wasabi tobiko on top. An incredible combination. And artfully prepared in its oval shaped greenish-yellow bundle. And each piece wearing it's jalapeno slice and tobiko like a hat. FACT: You can't say no to food that wears a hat. It was so adorable I did a quick and terrible sketch of it in my notes.
Ocha was clean and spare, the staff was charming, and the fish was fresh and first-rate and all the dishes insanely inventive. The flavors they used were unique and creative and the presentations were incredible, if not occasionally over-the-top crazy looking (as in the yellowtail ceviche, delicious, but which humorously arrived in a bowl resembling a jellyfish, complete with colorful light blinking within).
Sushi Pizza, the fish arriving on a not-overwhelmed and incredibly flaky and crispy scallion pancake which held its own against the topping of seaweed, tomatoes, and onions. Didn't initially interest me but surprisingly tasty!
Scallops Carpaccio - love on a plate. Heavenly thinly-sliced perfectly-textured scallop, sitting in a gentle pool of rich (but not overpowering) truffle oil. Could smell it as it swam its way down the table.
Spicy Tuna Tartar - slightly seared, gorgeous colors, delicate crunch, pleasant after-burn.
Big Eyed Tuna - perfect, chips heavenly (unlike later ones at Tsuru which were suspiciously uniform and processed tasting. Hmmmm.....)
Only dish that didn't win me over was the Spicy Girl Roll which, though pleasant, seemed to be lacking in promised wasabi and should be renamed Mild Girl.
IMPRESSIONS OF ZEN in Livingston
Along with Mr. Pi's it was one of two warmest, homier restaurants and my definite second favorite. Pete, you said "don't give your heart away at the first stop" and you were right, but they still come in a close second to me. The staff was lovely, the waitress very accommodating. Portions were huge!
The Octopus Salad was wonderful, great colors and textures.
The Fat Boy Salad was a favorite, nice explosion of "caviar" on top of a crazy mix of texture.
Unlike the others, I found the toro tartar a bit watery, but in general I don't think I loved the toro anywhere as much as everyone else. Call me crazy but a good yellowtail blows it all away for me.
My two favorites at Zen: The Maccabee roll with its delicate sweetness and firm texture
And the M-I-3 roll with its kickass jalapeno bite.
My favorite quote here was Eric: "It all rocks."
IMPRESSIONS OF MR. PI in Metuchen
Initially, concern when waitress described the tatami-room-style table as "really dirty" and whisked us to a standard four-legged table by window. But all fears put to rest. Like Zen, it was homey and comfortable. Chatty, funny waitress, wonderful chef.
Favorite there: "BEN" Roll - Tuna, salmon and yellowtail. How can you go wrong? It was fabulous, light, silky rice paper roll, lightly sweet flavor. Yum. I'll go back that just for that.
Red Knight- Had a nice crunch
Squid Roll - had a great texture
Green Tea Roll was refreshing and pleasant but didn't knock my socks off.
Pi Squared(?) was exceptionally yummy squid.
Only disappointment was the Volcano roll with tuna, salmon, avocado, radish, but swimming in a much too mayo-ey sauce for my taste.
Liked the dessert, very yummy mochi, especially the coconut.
IMPRESSIONS OF TSURU in Basking Ridge
The last and, for me the least, was the lovely Tsuru.
Granted, once the tuna cracker arrived on a chip bearing a striking resemblance and taste to a Pringle I kinda lost it. Might have been that it was combined with the plum wine and Tim's Python and cartoon references, but it was kinda hard to keep a straight face after that.
There were some wonderful things here. My favorite was the Fairy Lady with its spicy crabmeat and tuna. Managed to be spicy but delicate and rich at the same time.
Octopus had great texture, nice vinaigrette but nothing special.
The Ninja Roll, however, with crab and eel and black tobiko outside was perfection, the pepper had a bite and the tobiko had a satisfying crunch.
The sashimi ruled here. The best yellowtail I've ever had. It was firm and silky and fresh. Didn't love the black pepper tuna as much as everyone else. The pepper was perfect but I found it to be too icy cold inside--I like my sashimi to be a little less frosty, tasted more like it was recently defrosted.
Despite proximity to my house I think I'd pick any of the other 3 over this place.
OK, I suppose it's time to shut up. Fifteen minutes of faux-fame over.
Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. It was one of the best experiences of my life! I had a blast. For me, your column and books have helped me discover the best of NJ-the curiosities and the food, what I love best anywhere! You were a phenomenal Fearless Leader. You've proven to me there are gems to be found at strip malls. And it's helped make Jersey feel like home. I thank you for that.
And please let Tim know that Mr. Wizard also says this to Tooter the turtle:
"Be just vat you is, not vat you iz not. The folks vat do zis is ze happiest lot. "


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Weatherizing your home
With the weather starting to feel more like fall, it may be time to start thinking about weatherizing your home to save you money on your utility bills.
On Saturday afternoon, a workshop was offered at the Fairfield Public Library showing people how to do just that.
Fairfieldâ??s Sustainability Coordinator Scott Timm said that if you add up all of the cracks around your homeâ??s windows and doors, they will basically amount to a basketball-sized hole in your wall.
Those that attended learned how to seal up all those cracks with the proper tools.
â??In the end we're also training volunteers on October 20; we're going to weatherize 15 veteransâ?? homes. So we have a grant from Home Depot. They're giving us $2,000 for materials and we're doing a big energy blitz in late October,â?? said Timm.
If you know or are a veteran that is interested in having your home weatherized, contact Timm at (515) 291-2560


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A youth movement has descended upon the NBA.
From a crop of brilliant young point guards to a new generation of diverse big men, the landscape of the Association continues to change as these players emerge and make names for themselves.
What's even more surprising is the depth of young talent across the league. Nearly every team has a young asset or two to build around, and those that don't are replete with established superstars, making them perennial playoff contenders.
Note: For the purposes of this slideshow, young players are classified as 27 years old or younger.


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America's electorate is sliced, diced and analyzed in minute detail, but there's one comparative poll yet to be conducted: What is worse in the eyes of voters, having eaten dog meat or having put the family dog in a crate on the roof of a car for 12 hours?
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America's decline – myth or reality?
Take note of a new phrase in the seemingly endless debate over whether the days of the United States as the world's pre-eminent power are numbered: Those who doubt the country's economic decline are holding an "intellectual ostrich position."
Obama and the failed war on drugs
Long before he was in a position to change his country's policies, Barack Obama had firm views on a complex problem: "The war on drugs has been an utter failure. We need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws. We need to rethink how we're operating the drug war."
Will Latinos decide America's elections?
Every day, around 1,600 U.S. citizens of Latin American extraction are turning 18, voting age, and add to the fastest-growing segment of the American electorate. Almost 22 million Latinos will be eligible to vote in November and how many of them turn out may well decide who will be the next U.S. president.
Obama and the American fringe
The prospect of President Barack Obama winning another four-year term in November is swelling the ranks of anti-Muslim activists and groups on the extremist fringe of American society. Their growth has accelerated every year since Obama took office in 2009.
More drones, more robots, more wars
Sometime in the next three decades, the U.S. military will be able to field robots that can make life-and-death decisions, operating without human supervision thanks to software and superfast computers.
After U.S. departure, a bloodbath in Iraq?
Bernd Debusmann is a Reuters columnist. The opinions expressed are his own.
As the clock ticks towards the end of America's military presence in Iraq, there are increasingly dire warnings of a humanitarian disaster unless steps are taken to protect more than 3,000 Iranian dissidents living in a camp in Iraq. How closely is Washington listening?
America's nuclear energy future
In his inaugural address on January 21, 2009, President Barack Obama promised that "we'll restore science to its rightful place." Mark that down as a broken promise, as far as a key element of America's nuclear energy future is concerned.


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Oakdale's rising civil war over the decision to ban city park drinking has risen to other battlegrounds as two former city council candidates with opposing views exchanged shots, both contending their statements, criticized by the other, were made as private citizens and not part of the official city-related roles they now hold.
Come to the annual Crime Stopping Cuisine Food and Wine Tasting on Friday, Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Peterson Hall, 720 12th St. in Modesto.
An agenda item at the Aug. 19 Oakdale City Council meeting on a proposal to prohibit city park drinking brought out public comments by several residents, some spirited, in support of the ban.
After the city's sewer enterprise bond rating took a beating last year from Moody's Investor Services and being downgraded, the financial firm announced on Friday, Aug. 16 that it had removed the "negative outlook" tag attached to the sewer bond.
The rousing aroma of delicious dishes will fill the air at the Gene Bianchi Community Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27 when the Oakdale Chamber of Commerce's Fifth Annual Taste of Oakdale opens its doors at 5 p.m.
With a history of being a security guard with a license to carry a firearm and reported past boasting of phantom employment within the fire service, it may not be surprising that Brandon Pettit, 25, was arrested in connection with the murder of his parents. The bodies of his mother and father were discovered after an Aug. 8 house fire in Modesto.
In order to prevent the valley air basin from exceeding critical 1-hour ozone levels, local air officials are declaring the season's first Air Alert, to begin Monday, Aug. 19 and continue through Wednesday, Aug. 21.
With its funding severely slashed in the city's tough financial times, resourceful seniors are keeping their center afloat with fundraising activities, donations, and volunteering their time.
Looking at what he termed a 'disproportionate number of mental health cases coming through Pathways clinic near Oak Valley Hospital, physician's assistant intern Zach Greenlee has partnered with some fellow interns in hopes of making a difference.
The Stanislaus Family Justice Center provides lifesaving solutions through partnerships. They serve to eradicate violence from the community. Their mission is to not rest until every victim of domestic violence and every abused child receives the services, love, comfort and help they deserve.
Several Oakdale neighborhoods joined in on the 30th Annual National Night Out – America's Night Out Against Crime on Aug. 6, celebrating with block parties and park gatherings.
In a move to create more efficient and less costly protection for residents and businesses in Oakdale, the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire District approved a plan on Thursday, Aug. 8 to study possible annexation of the city's fire department.
Afternoon motorists were delayed on the way to their destinations on Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11, when a J.S. West & Company propane tank became dislodged, causing the tanker to roll on its side on Highway 120 north of River Road.
After seven months of gathering input and a comprehensive review of the future needs of Stanislaus County, the Stanislaus Council of Governments (StanCOG) is ready to present the four proposed alternatives for the Valley Vision Stanislaus plan; a long range regional transportation plan that will provide the framework for investment in roads, freeways, public transit, bike trails and other ways people move around the county for the next 28 years.
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The Symbiosis Festival has come and gone … and this weekend features an event a little more in line with the 'Cowboy Capital' – as the city ...
The courts were active with Oakdale Irrigation District legal actions this past week which saw lawyers for both sides busy with briefs for an upcoming ...
After a week of court actions (see related article below), the Oakdale Irrigation District Board of Directors met on Wednesday, Sept 21. During the emotionally ...
It's been almost two decades since Paul Riva joined forces with his best friend to pursue a career in the printing business. It's ...
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By Pat
from Toronto, Ontario
I ordered two of these on behalf of a friend; she usually takes a medium but after checking the sizing chart asked me to order the large. She's thrilled with the purchase and since she had a couple of overseas trips coming up thinks these sets will be perfect for the flights
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Very attractive!
By Grandma Sandee
from London, Ontario
The tunic and pants set from Lennie for Nina Leonard is very pretty. I ordered the one with the black pants and the top with red flowers . The material is lovely and washes nicely. The only problem for me is that the pants are too long and I had to have them altered.
Fantastic fit
By LORI
from BELLEVILLE
This set is so versatile, I can wear it to work or out for an evening with friends. It's comfy and easy to wash. I love this set.
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Two Different Sizes
By Bonnie
from Calgary, Alberta
beautiful blue color but the pants are to big for the top, It's like it is two different sizes.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
By Jewel Girl
from Ottawa, Ontario
I ordered the emerald/camel because of the lovely emerald shade that is the "in" colour this season. Thanks to the other reviewers for flagging the close fit, because it does fit on the small side, despite size large. The pants are a bit long (I am 5'7") and therefore cannot be worn with flats. Will have to pair it with heels. Some of the seams are not very smooth but I will keep the set anyway. This downside is outweighed by the facts that it will be fun and easy to accessorize, the material is really soft and the colours are stunning. It will be fast and easy to get ready to go in a hurry.
pants to big compared to top
By elva
from from durham
love the fabric .top fit really nice but the pant came up to my bust,before it fit my hips.
Love it
By lovetoshop
from Ottawa, ON
I bought two of these in S, and love it. While it is a closer fitting two-some, when teamed together with accessories and shoes, the total package is quite wonderful. For the price, it sure takes the headache out of trying to figure out what to wear when you have to go out on short notice. Thanks NL and TSC.
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Pretty but not for everyone
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I ordered the pink and purple and although I found it very attractive and lovely fabric, you cannot have any extra lumps and bumps as this fabric is not all that forgiving. I found it was not flattering on me so I sent it back.
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Style and comfort all in one.
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from Belle River, Ontario
It is easy to see why this sold out quickly. The fit is so comfortable and so stylish. I got so many compliments when I wore this to a birthday party. Would definitely buy another if they come back again.
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Lennie for Nina Leonard Perfectly Paired
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I ordered two sets one in large and one in medium the medium pants were perfect fitting , the top was a little snug.the medium pants were exactly according to measurement chart on hip.I am very pleased with my purchase.


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Competing in a field of six teams, the Calvin women's swimming and diving team is in third place through one night of competition at the Calvin Winter Invitational. The Calvin women's team has 63 points, trailing Northern Michigan and Grand Valley State. Thursday's competition included the 1,650 freestyle and 800 freestyle relay.
In the 1,650 freestyle, junior Kathryn Wrobel (Arden Hills, MN/Mounds View HS) took fourth in a time of 17:54.35.
Calvin's 800 freestyle relay team of senior Margaret Rechel (Worthington, OH/Thomas Worthington HS), Wrobel, freshman Megan Schroder (Grand Rapids/Grand Rapids Christian HS) and junior Alex Dhaenens (Howell/Howell HS) took seventh in a time of 7:56.04. Calvin's B' relay team of junior Erika Waugh (Berne, IN/South Adams HS), senior Elizabeth Schleh (Mount Vernon, WA/Academy West), senior Claire Strunk (Evanston, IL/Evanston Township HS) and junior Lexi Scott (Richmond, IN/Richmond HS) also scored points, placing ninth in 8:04.03.
"I was pleased with our swims tonight," said Calvin head swim coach Dan Gelderloos. "We have a lot of races coming up in the next two days so we need to take everything one at a time but I liked our spirit and attitude."
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Fort Collins planning and zoning OKs Woodward plan
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The plan can now move forward through the city's review process. Planning and zoning approval means that the plan meets all land-use codes for the city.
During the public testimony portion of the evening, eight community members addressed the board, and all spoke in favor of the project.
Two modifications sought by Woodward to the city code also were granted. Modifications can be made if they are not "detrimental to the public good."
The first modification allows the development of parking lots between the buildings that Woodward will construct on what is now the Link-N-Greens property at Mulberry Street and Lemay Avenue and the nearby Poudre River.
The other modification allows two buildings near the river to be two stories tall instead of stepping down to one story, as is required in city code.
City staff also suggested seven conditions for the approval of the plan, some more technical than others.
Woodward objected to one of these conditions, and it was ultimately removed before the board voted on the plan.
The condition in question recommended that a 15-feet-wide public access easement should be provided along the western boundary of the 101-acre property to accommodate future trail connection from Lincoln Avenue to the Poudre River Trail.
Including this easement, which would have increased bicycle connectivity, would have been a security issue for Woodward, representatives of the company said.
Perhaps the most important condition specifies that the project obtain approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a revised floodplain map.
Part of the proposed project sits within a 100-year floodplain and another portion sits within a 500-year floodplain. Woodward has been working with the city to develop a plan to re-grade the site near the river.
The potential redevelopment of the Link-N-Greens golf course into Woodward's new headquarters could eventually mean the construction of 944,000 square feet of manufacturing, office and retail space built over a span of several decades, according to plans submitted by the company.
The bulk of the space on the site would be occupied by the energy and aerospace company. Its plans, submitted last month, show more than 871,000 square feet of five potential buildings to be used by the company.
Woodward has not officially confirmed that it intends to move forward with the site, but if it does, the company's total investment could be as much as $219 million, according to an economic impact analysis performed by the city and TIP Strategies and Impact DataSource.
The company — which moved its HQ from Rockford, Ill., to Fort Collins in 2007 after Fort Collins resident Tom Gendron was named CEO — announced last year that it was considered several possible locations around the country.
If approved, the project will proceed in phases, with the first phase including about 268,000 square feet. This phase would include a 150,000-square-foot Industrial Turbomachinery Systems building with both manufacturing and office space. This initial phase will also include 24,000 square feet of production support.
The first phase of the project will house about 500 employees. At full build-out, the headquarters will hold between 1,700 and 1,900 employees. Right now, Woodward employs 1,200 at its Fort Collins and Loveland campuses.
The entire project would be constructed over a five- to 30-year period. "Future expansion of the Woodward campus buildings will occur over time as production needs dictate," the company explained in its plan.
The site plan shows potential uses such as restaurants or a bank to supplement office and other mixed-use space.
About 30 percent of the 101 acres will remain open space, according to the plan.
Plans also show that the project, if it moves forward, will leave standing historic properties on the site.
The plans do not include additional housing on the site, but the creation of new commercial services and employment opportunities should spur the development of new housing nearby, the plan says.
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The Chatham Township Committee today announced that in the interest of encouraging transparency at all levels of government it will vote on a resolution at tonight's March 13, meeting which will require that hyperlinks to draft ordinances and resolutions under consideration by the Committee appear on the Township website (chathamtownship-nj.gov/tc) in advance of its bi-weekly meetings.
"In an effort to increase transparency between the committee and township residents we have decided to provide hyperlinks to the related draft ordinances and resolutions that are under consideration on the township website in advance of our meetings," said Mayor Kevin Sullivan. "While this practice is not typical of many municipalities, we believe this is good governance at its best and will help our residents understand the important work of the Committee and how their tax dollars are being spent."
The Committee currently posts its draft agendas and prior meeting minutes online, which can be found at chathamtownship-nj.gov/tc. Committee meeting agenda items, ordinances and resolutions are subject to change and may be withdrawn without public notice prior to the actual meeting.
The Township Committee typically meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m., at the Township Municipal Building located at 58 Meyersville Road.
Residents are welcome to attend the meeting in person, or they can view the proceedings live on Comcast channel 29 and Verizon FiOS channel 26.
The Chatham Township Committee consists of Mayor Kevin Sullivan, Deputy Mayor Curt Ritter, Kathy Abbott, Bailey Brower Jr. and Robert Gallop.
Chatham Township is located in Morris County New Jersey. It has approximately 11,000 residents and nearly 4,000 households. Individuals interested in receiving emergency and community alerts can visit chathamtownship-nj.gov/resident-communications.html and can learn more about Chatham Township at chathamtownship-nj.gov.


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Big 7th inning not enough for Wolves | Softball
A four-run seventh inning was two runs short as the Coupeville High School softball team lost 8-6 at Granite Falls Tuesday, April 16.
Down 8-2, the Wolves rallied in their final at bat.
With one out MaKayla Bailey got things started with a double, then Maria Rockwell singled. Hailey Hammer's sacrificed fly to center scored Bailey. After Bessie Walstad walked, Madeline Strasburg drove the ball off the top of the fence for a two-run triple. Bree Messner followed with a single to score Strasburg, but a strike out ended the comeback effort.
After the Wolves failed to score in the second inning after loading the bases with no outs, a walk, error and three hits helped the Tigers take a 3-0 lead in the third.
Coupeville responded with two in the fourth. Hammered doubled and Walstad and Strasburg singled to score the runs.
Granite Falls (7-2, 8-3) pushed across three more runs in their half of the fourth, then got two more in the fifth to go up 8-2.
Strasburg finished 4-for-4 with a triple and four RBI.
Despite the loss co-coach David King was pleased with his club's effort: "The team really came out focused and ready to play."
He lauded the defensive play of the team (only one error), the defensive work at of Hammer at third base and the pitching of Bailey and Rockwell.
In regard to the offense, He said, "Madi Strasburg … has improved and has made herself a threat every time she steps up to the plate. Bessie and Maria are starting to warm up with their hitting. Hailey Hammer is hitting well like she has all season long. Bree has been working hard on improving her swing and she, and we, are starting to see some good results."
He added, "We need to continue to work on our mental part of the game, especially on the offensive side of things."
Coupeville (4-5, 5-5) plays Sultan (5-5, 6-6) at home at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
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Roadwork, hurricane preparedness and crime prevention were key topics of discussion at the most recent general meeting of the Woodland Oaks Civic Association. The meeting took place on July 16 at Faith Presbyterian Church in Harvey.
Community members in attendance said they were pleased that road repairs were being done in the area, but they said they would like to receive additional information about projected completion dates. Some members said they were also concerned about increased speeding in the neighborhood as a result of drivers who are trying to avoid roadwork on Manhattan Boulevard.
Another major topic of discussion was hurricane season. Bob Grace, president of the association, reminded residents that everyone should be prepared.
"If we are presented with a hurricane, and are asked to evacuate, please get out of Dodge," Grace said. "This is not the area to sit things out."
Grace also said that even though the area is better protected than ever before, there is always a chance of flooding.
District 1 Councilmember Ricky Templet also urged Woodland Oaks residents to make sure they are prepared during this year's hurricane season.
"Please adhere to any warnings that are put out and listen to what is said," Templet said. "It is going to be for your own safety and health, which are more important than property."
Templet also advised residents to clean their drains so that they will be ready to handle water from heavy rains.
Lt. Mike Kinler of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office addressed crime-related questions from residents. He advised them that there hadn't been any recent major crimes in Woodland West. Even though this is the case, Kinler still offered words of advice to residents for being proactive against crime.
"Be vigilant and lock doors," Kinler said. These are just two ways that residents can try to limit themselves from becoming victims, he said.
Among other topics, the community members also discussed the possibility of starting a Neighborhood Watch program and holding a senior safety class, which the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office hosts. Residents also discussed whether they wanted to host an official Night Out Against Crime event. Engaging residents while visiting smaller block-party events throughout the community was also discussed. This year's National Night Out Against Crime is Oct. 15.
West Bank Regional Library
Children at the West Bank Regional Library received a special visit from the ZOOmobile on July 16. Those in attendance learned about animals that dig, which ties in to the library's Summer Reading theme, "Dig into Reading." Some of the animals from the ZOOmobile were a tortoise, rabbit and snake. The children also had an opportunity to pet each animal.
The library's Summer Reading program began on June 1 and will run through July 31. Interested children can still sign up to participate in the program.
The Harvey Canal Industrial Association recently announced the recipients of the 2013 Jean Schliem Scholarship Award. Miranda Aasen and Robert "Max" Maxell will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Aasen is a graduate of Belle Chasse High School and will attend Louisiana State University. She plans to major in pre-nursing. Maxwell graduated from Jesuit High School and will also attend Louisiana State University. He plans to be an engineering major.
Shaniece Bickham writes about people and events of community interest in the Harvey area. She can be reached at 504.684.4207 or email@example.com.


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Two former Auburn offensive coordinators -- Al Borges and Tony Franklin -- are in our sights (and Lane Kiffin). We spotted Borges the day after Signing Day at Thursday night's Auburn-Ole Miss women's basketball game, having flown in from his new gig at San Diego State. His family is expected join him in San Diego this spring. He was easily the most loyal follower of Auburn athletics among football coaches, and could usually be found at basketball and baseball games, even after he and Tommy Tuberville parted ways.
Then there's Franklin. Remember him? He was hired as Middle Tennessee's offensive coordinator Thursday. We wanted to read about it, so we went to the Middle Tennessee athletic web site. Their PR department wrote an 852-word story about Franklin. Eleven of the 852 words were devoted to his days at Auburn.
That seems about right.
Tennessee bad boy Lane Kiffin has generated a lot of comments, criticism and jokes around the SEC. Is any of that deserved? We'll let Birmingham News columnist Kevin Scarbinsky answer in today's story.


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Who's Next: The Catchers
Be sure to check out the story on the Top 10 catching prospects or you can just go right to the list on Prospect Watch.
Coming up with an 11-15 is easier for some position lists than others. Right-handed pitchers? A piece of cake. When the outfielders run the beginning of next week, that'll be an easy assignment. But not all positions are as deep and there's a drop-off the further you go down. There's a reason why good catching is always in high demand — there isn't enough supply to go around. So keep that in mind when looking at the 11-15 catchers.
Sebastian Valle, Phillies – He can really defend and has some pop, but plate discipline is holding him back.
Rob Brantly, Marlins – Quietly has made his way to the big leagues, chance to play every day for Marlins after Anibal Sanchez trade
Michael Perez, Diamondbacks — A 2011 draftee from Puerto Rico, Perez had a very solid Pioneer League season and is a solid defender.
Wyatt Mathieson, Pirates — A solid debut for the 2012 draftee, making the GCL All-Star team. Whether he catches long-term remains to be seen.
Tim Federowicz, Dodgers — The former UNC standout doesn't have a huge ceiling, but he can defend and can hit a bit.
The Marlins got who?
The Hot Stove season seems to be going full tilt now, doesn't it, with trades being announced at a regular clip. The most recent deal was the one with the Marlins and Nats. And the biggest question is: Who did the Marlins get for Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham?
At first glance, the answer is: not much. You can read my breakdown of the trio of players the Marlins got in return. Of the three, Emilio Bonifacio is the only one who will help now, with Jake Smolinski and P.J. Dean still years away, having played short-season ball with a little taste of A ball. Smolinski's out for 6-8 months following knee surgery. That's not to say they won't eventually be good players. Could this be one of those deals that 5 years from now people will look back at and have to re-evaluate? It's possible, but it just doesn't seem that way right now. Dean's a nice pitcher, but not a front of the rotation type, no matter how well he develops. Smolinski, aside from being hurt, doesn't have a real defensive home. Maybe he can be an offensive-minded second baseman one day, but he's not the kind of impact bat — at least not now — that is coveted by an organization. I know the Nats were happy they didn't have to give up any of their top 20 prospects to get this done, particularly getting the 24-year-old Olsen.
I know Olsen has had his ups and downs. But he's 24, left-handed and has above-average stuff. The Nats did their homework about his attitude issues of the past and they're confident he's beginning to mature and that stuff is behind him. Lefties like Olsen don't grow on trees, so you have to wonder that the Marlins couldn't have gotten more for him from somewhere. Even from the Nats, was someone like Ross Detwiler completely off the table? If so, they should've looked elsewhere.
I know, I know. Maybe they did and this was the best they could do. And maybe Bonifacio, Smolinski and Dean will all be big leaguers. I generally trust what the Marlins do in terms of player personnel, but this one, I must admit, makes me scratch my head.
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Just what kind of pitcher did the Mariners get in return for Arthur Rhodes? Here's a closer look at Gaby Hernandez:
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound right-hander was drafted by the New York Mets in the third round o the 2004 draft out of a Miami-area high school. He made an immediate impression by leading the Gulf Coast League with a 1.09 ERA, striking out 58 batters over his first 49 2/3 pro innings.
He was equally impressive in his first full season, reaching Class A Advanced ball as a teenager. In the first half of 2005, Hernandez was a South Atlantic League All-Star, posting a 2.43 ERA and .179 batting average against before struggling a bit following a promotion to the Florida State League. That offseason, he was sent, along with outfielder Dante Brinkley, to the Marlins for catcher Paul LoDuca. His first full season with the Marlins (2006), Hernandez was outstanding, spending the season in the FSL at age 20 and going 9-7 with a 3.68 ERA and a nifty 115/35 K/BB ratio in 120 IP. His 2007 season was a little up-and-down, though he was a Southern League All-Star at age 21 and topped the 150-inning plateau for the first time.
This year, Hernandez was briefly in the mix for the Marlins' No. 5 starter job in big-league camp. He pitched well in camp, but eventually got sent down and began the year with Triple-A Albuquerque. Things didn't go well for him in New Mexico, as he went 2-8 with a 7.24 ERA over 13 starts, spending nearly a month on the DL with an intercostal strain, before being sent down to Double-A to get straightened out. He's gone 3-0 with a 4.30 ERA in four starts and looking a lot sharper.
When Hernandez is right, he's got a good three-pitch mix: a fastball that sits in the low 90s and can reach 94; a breaking ball that is a plus at times; and a changeup that is also above-average. Even with the demotion to Double-A, Hernandez is still fairly young for his level and could still be ready for a big-league callup in 2009.
Report: Gaby Hernandez traded again
It's being reported that the Mariners have found a home for LHP Arthur Rhodes: South Florida. According to ESPN, the veteran reliever is being exchanged for 22-year-old Minor League right-hander Gaby Hernandez. He's dealt with some injuries, but he's still a big, strong right-hander with some pretty good potential. If the deal is official, it'll be the second time Hernandez has been a part of a trade, going from the Mets to the Marlins as part of the Paul LoDuca trade in December 2005. More later as it develops…
Note: I have received confirmation from a team source from one of the teams involved that this is indeed a done deal.


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Some of the questions we received about traffic lights after our story recently were really specific. But we're here to serve, so I got answers to those questions, too.
Here is the first in a series of questions and answers. I'll answer more questions Monday and Tuesday. Here is all our recent traffic light stories.
The light at Eastern and Oakdale in Grand Rapids
A reader says the light changes to green on Oakdale and holds for about 10 seconds. Then the Eastern light then holds for about four minutes.
Here's what traffic safety folks in Grand Rapids have to say about that: "The peak hour timing at this intersection is roughly 51 seconds for Eastern (including about 5 seconds of yellow and all-red time) and 24 seconds for Oakdale (again, including about 5 seconds of yellow and all-red time), resulting in a total "cycle" length of 75 seconds. The off-peak signal timing reduces the cycle length. Please refer to general discussion of how traffic signals are timed."
Hall Street in Grand Rapids
A reader who commutes from East Grand Rapids to U.S. 131 at about 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. asks about the timing of signals on Hall Street. The reader claim each trip results in the lights being red, especially at smaller intersections.
The response from Grand Rapids: "Currently Hall Street traffic signals are not part of an optimized coordinated network. This corridor in on the planning horizon for optimization, most likely in 2012 or 2013."
East Beltline
How are traffic lights timed on the Beltline between Lake Drive and Michigan and why? A reader said if you go the speed limit you hit every red light. Readers also wanted to know about timing on Broadmoor/East Beltline timed between 68th and 28th?
MDOT says: "Both of these corridors were optimized for progression within the last two years."
The 4-way stop at 10 Mile and Myers Lake Road in Rockford
Readers wonder why there is not a traffic light?
Kent County says: "Traffic signals are inherently more dangerous than a four way stop. Crashes at four-way stops are typically low speed, non-injury crashes unlike the high speed, right angle crashes that can occur at a signalized intersection. In most circumstances if the four-way stop is properly installed overall delay will be less for drivers. This location has been operating safely and efficiently under the current traffic control."
The light at Chicago Drive/12th Avenue in Georgetown Township.
A reader claims for eastbound, the light for the main intersection is green while the light for the Michigan left turn is red. So drivers sit at a red light, watching a green light a few yards down the road and as soon as their light goes green the next one (at the main intersection) goes red.
Grand Rapids says: "As part of an optimized coordinated system, the left turning vehicles are not considered part of the progressed platoon along the primary route, as a result, they do not receive green time once they complete their left turn. Please see discussion of a Coordinated Signal System."
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ATLANTA, Georgia - The season opener is finally here.
Alabama plays West Virginia at the Georgia Dome today at 2:30 p.m. CT.
We'll have blowout coverage from the game just like we had blowout coverage from the week. If you missed anything, take a look.
- Rewinding Nick Saban's post-depth chart news conference, with QB updates
- Alabama depth chart released before 2014 season opener
- Nick Saban says no decision yet on Alabama's starting QB heading into season opener
- Watch Nick Saban preview West Virginia week, talk of quarterbacks and the depth chart
- Alabama right tackle Austin Shepherd dons new look for his charity foundation
- 5 quick thoughts on Alabama's 2014 depth chart
- Alabama practice report: A few observations from Tide quarterbacks, LBs after depth chart revealed
- Nick Saban's first Alabama season with a new play-caller and signal-caller? Get the popcorn (Scarbinsky)
- Alabama beat reporters go deeper on the quarterback issue as game week arrives (video)
- Wimp Sanderson talks Alabama quarterback battle, SEC football
- Alabama LB Reggie Ragland's time has arrived and he's relishing the moment
- Lifelong Alabama fan Jacob Coker took the long road to competing for starting quarterback job
- What has you most confident about Alabama heading into the 2014 season?
- Our State, Our Game: How Alabama became the capital of college football
- Nick Saban says he won't mess with Lane Kiffin's play-calling rhythm
- How Nick Saban's comments on Blake Sims/Jacob Coker QB competition differ from 2011 version
- Why more Landon Collins on Alabama's defense will mean less of him on special teams
- Film Room with John Parker Wilson: Alabama looking to make new QB comfortable early
- Alabama practice report: O-linemen swap spots and more hints from QB competition
- How's Eddie Jackson's knee look in practice? Practice video spotlights Alabama cornerback
- West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen says 'too much' has been made of Alabama QB competition
- West Virginia's 'weird' defense new to Alabama, leads to extra film study
- West Virginia QB Clint Trickett says his 1st kiss was with Nick Saban's daughter
- The 3 areas where Alabama must be better if it wants to make the College Football Playoff
- Sims? Coker? Both? Who should play Saturday and how much? Take our poll
- Deadpan Dana Holgorsen responds to question about WVU setting up FG return play for Alabama
- College football openers come and go but sometimes they make memories
- Jalston Fowler smiles through 'humbling' transition to Alabama fullback where he's carving new future
- Nick Saban not interested in 'hypothetical questions' about Alabama's QB competition
- Check out how Alabama's 2014 starters were rated by recruiting services
- Rewinding the questions, answers, predictions from Andrew Gribble's weekly chat
- 5 questions with Alabama football analyst John Parker Wilson
- Former West Virginia QB Pat White clarifies comment about being offered a Corvette to play at Alabama
- Alabama practice report: A few notes on a different look from the offensive line
- Get a final look at Alabama QBs Blake Sims, Jacob Coker before Saturday's season opener
- Rewinding Nick Saban's thoughts on Trey DePriest, Lane Kiffin, freshman hype and more
- Alabama starting linebacker suspended for opener after 'minor NCAA infraction'
- Watch an animated Nick Saban as Tide prepares for West Virginia
- Alabama CB Eddie Jackson 'available' for season opener vs. West Virginia
- Nick Saban explains why he wanted Lane Kiffin to coach from sidelines
- Alabama beat reporters work through the linebacker issues following suspension
- Alabama beat reporters work through the linebacker issues following suspension
- US Senator vacationed with childhood friend Nick Saban but can't cheer for him Saturday
- Who's your pick to be Alabama's MVP in 2014?
- Fired up Nick Saban sick of media crowning freshmen 'like stars' before game time
- Alabama Podcast: Questions will be answered when Tide kicks off against West Virginia
- What they're saying in West Virginia about Saturday's season opener vs. Alabama
- Alabama's down to 13 Power 5 schools it's never played. Can you name them?
- An easy 2013 sell-out, Alabama's Atlanta opener still has 1,000-plus seats for sale
- Which Alabama QB finishes the season matters way more than which one starts it (Scarbinsky)
- Georgia recruits set to attend Alabama's season opener against West Virginia
- Rewinding Nick Saban's radio show comments on quarterbacks, leadership, offensive line
- Nick Saban doesn't name starter but drops more hints about Alabama's QB competition
- Nick Saban lists 11 Alabama newcomers you can expect to have a role this fall
- Blake Sims' winding Alabama story includes sleepless decommitment, few wild twists of fate
- How many games will Alabama win this season?
- Film Room with John Parker Wilson: What makes West Virginia QB Clint Trickett dangerous?
- Rewinding the weekly Alabama football chat with beat writer Michael Casagrande
- Nick Saban requests 'patience' with Alabama offense while explaining how Tide scripts plays
- Alabama LB Reuben Foster has big opportunity to impress in season opener
- Year of the Repeat will end with Alabama, Auburn and Armageddon in Arlington (Scarbinsky)
- Listen to this week's episode of Hey Coach! with Nick Saban
- Matching up: No. 2 Alabama vs. West Virginia
- Alabama defense's quest to 'restate order' starts against uptempo West Virginia


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Tonight's Democratic governor candidates' forum gets under way at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. This could be a once-in-the-campaign chance to see all three Democratic opponents in one place in Western Massachusetts. Quoting the Agawam Democratic Committee's press release:
The Forum will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Agawam Middle School, 68 Main Street, Agawam.We at MassLive.com will be bringing you complete audio from the forum immediately following the event. In addition, The Republican will bring you stories and photos tonight, so check back to our homepage for news and coverage of the forum.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. From 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for the candidates. The Forum will be moderated by Sy Becker from WWLP TV 22. Candidates will make opening and closing statements and answer questions submitted by attendees.
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Welcome to Smart-Glasses.org! We are proud to provide information and resources about smart glasses and smart technology. We hope you find the information provided here useful as we continue to explore new emerging technology.
Once the realm of science fiction movies, computer technology has moved to glasses, and multiple companies are making plans for this emerging mobile peripheral wireless market. The first smart glasses are projected to be available in the summer to fall of 2012 with other companies potentially releasing their versions by the end of 2012. Smart glasses will incorporate a bright high-definition display, adjustable for outdoor use on the glass lens so that the images appear as if they were in the exterior world. They will also have Internet connectivity and multiple new applications. Some of the displayed images will have a holographic quality to them, depending upon the smart glass manufacturer, making the image appear as if it were real and in front of the smart glasses wearer.
Wireless Connection and Functionality
Plans include an Internet connection that will allow you to browse online content or watch videos right on your glass lens. The idea is that you will still be able to perceive what is ahead of you while you are wearing the glasses. Some plans for the glasses include built-in cameras, facial recognition software, GPS and more. Some smart glasses will connect via your laptop, tablet, smart phone or other source, and incorporate the information needed directly into your view. Others plan wireless bluetooth connectivity. Applications for use on these phones are already underway, some of which include reminders of people you've met using facial recognition software connected to a database.
Companies already working on this emerging mobile application include Google, Apple, Vuzix and more. Smart glasses will be Internet-ready, provide multiple camera options and create augmented and virtual realities, whether watching a movie, getting directions or playing a game. Vuzix, a leader in video eyewear technology, has plans for a fall release of a single lens version with multiple lens versions following months later. Vuzix plans commercial, industrial and consumer applications for its smart glasses. Vuzix will use the licensed Nokia Internet Protocol platform for wireless deliverability.
Voice Activated
Some smart glasses versions include head-tracking support as well as earpieces attached to the lens, and may have voice-activated action request functionality. At this point, smart glasses look like sunglasses similar to the ones worn in the movie "Terminator" by Arnold Schwarzenegger. While the Vuzix Corporation currently offers multiple augmented reality glasses and applications for the military and medical fields, including night vision glasses and more, rumors abound that Google has plans for a late year release of smart glasses as well.
The Google version, according to a "New York Times" report, is based upon the Android platform and has a heads-up display (HUD). HUD allows users to view the information on a transparent lens without looking away from a standard viewpoint, such as through a pair of glasses. Google's smart glasses are reported to include a non-transparent screen in one of the glass lenses, a camera capable of recording video and navigation controls of the HUD interface by the use of head tilts through a motion sensor. The Google version is also reported to be voice-activated and provide vocal responses. Rumored to be the next big paradigm shift in Internet and wireless applications, smart glasses are just the beginning of what proposes to be an all-out plunge into multiple mobile peripherals beyond smart phones, tablets and laptops in the coming years.


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In an ongoing effort to help keep the seats filled in the student section of Bryant-Denny Stadium, Alabama gave students at the game free fans bearing a motto they hope will sink in.
Students were greeted with fans that said "play for 4 stay for 4" on their seats when they got in the stadium: pic.twitter.com/mPo9JQOnAs— Marc Torrence (@marctorrence) September 28, 2013
Earlier in the week, The Crimson White reported that Alabama's student attendance hit a 10-year high during the Tide's season opener, with over 90% of the student seats filled at kickoff.
While getting students in their seats on time for kickoff was one stated goal for UA officials this season, keeping the students in their seats for the entirety of the game is another matter.


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The maker of the blowout preventer that failed to shut in BP's blown-out Gulf oil well last year took aim at a forensic examination of its equipment, raising significant concerns about the models used by the inspectors.
The inspectors at Det Norske Veritas (DNV) used computer models to determine that the massive blowout preventer failed to stop the blowout because it couldn't cut drill pipe that had shifted to the side.
The implication was that the BOP never had a chance and wasn't designed to handle the intense pressures of a deepwater blowout.
But a lawyer for Cameron International, the BOP's manufacturer, blasted the project manager for the Norwegian company hired to perform the autopsy during testimony in the Deepwater Horizon Joint Investigation hearings that reconvened in Metairie Monday.
The lawyer, David Jones, showed that a model used by examiners at DNV depicted an impossibility: In running the computer models of how a key set of slicers and seals would have malfunctioned, it placed the drill pipe where oil was flowing in a place where it couldn't have been.
The model showed the drill pipe inside a wall of the BOP, and Neil Thompson, the project manager for DNV, was forced to admit it was an error in the model placement.
That, combined with Thompson's acknowledgement that he'd "never laid eyes on a blowout preventer" before he began this examination, called into doubt some of the most critical findings of the report.
Thompson also admitted that his team never conducted tests to determine flow pressures or figure out what forces caused the pipe to deflect inside the BOP and muck up the works.
Some BOP experts have questioned why a set of pipe that was stuck in the BOP for two days after the accident would have shot up above the machinery after the rig sank. Thompson stumbled when Jones asked him repeatedly about how Det Norske Veritas determined a valve called the "upper annular" was closed. Testimony from surviving rig workers stated a different valve was the one closed.
Joining Jones in his skepticism of the forensic report was BP lawyer Richard Godfrey. He wanted to know whether there was any physical evidence that the 5.5-inch, heavy-duty drill pipe bowed in the middle, knocking it off-center. That's a key hypothesis of the inspectors' report.
Thompson said there was no physical evidence of the elastic bowing of the pipe. He said it was recovered as a straight, 28-foot piece because it would have straightened out after it was cut, about two days after the accident. Godfrey suggested that nobody in the industry had ever seen such "elastic buckling" of a drill pipe before. But Thompson said it's a commonly understood concept of physics.


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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Rep. Michael Grimm's former campaign manager, who left the congressman's camp in May, has signed on to lead the House campaign of a GOP challenger in Arizona, the Daily News reports.
Bill Cortese, who departed Grimm's reelection effort less than a month after the congressman was indicted on tax evasion and other charges, is the new campaign manager for Andy Tobin, the Speaker of Arizona's House of Representatives. Tobin is challenging Rep. Ann Kirkpartrick in Arizona's hotly-contested first congressional district.
At the time of Cortese's exit, top Grimm advisor Guy Molinari said the departure was not a sign of a campaign in distress.
"It wasn't like there was a blowup," Molinari said in May. "He was looking to move on. He had another opportunity. It was with our blessing."
The Daily News reports that Cortese left because Grimm, who had trouble raising money following his 20-count indictment in April, could not afford to pay a full-time campaign manager.
Cortese, a military veteran who spent six years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, was previously a senior associate at Mercury Public Affairs, and is a former regional political director for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
"I am thrilled to have Bill Cortese join my team as campaign manager," Tobin said in a statement. "His experience, focus and Marine Corps 'can do' attitude will be a huge asset to our campaign. We are lucky to have him aboard."


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The Cowboys rookie mini-camp starts today, and all eyes will be on our newly minted rookie draftees; however, the Cowboys we'll get to see how the undrafted rookie free agents look. Rookie free agents have been roster gold in recent years, so the Cowboys are hoping to find the next diamonds in the rough.
Practices start today at 10:30, NFL network will be onsite covering the Cowboys, so we may get a first look at some of the guys and interviews. I'll be tuning in tonight.
Important offseason dates:
Mini-camp: May 4-6 (rookies), June 12-14 (team)
OTAs: May 22-24, May 29-31, June 4-7
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