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Pitching and defense ruled when the Mudskippers and West Michigan Riptide Dirtbags met earlier this season in Muskegon City League baseball action at Marsh Field.
The Mudskippers won that game 1-0 - setting up another likely low-scoring game Monday night in the rematch. However, neither team followed the script as the Mudskippers outlasted their league rivals 13-10.
"The ball was coming off the bat good tonight," said Mudskippers relief pitcher Jared Conkle. "It was not a good night to be a pitcher."
Actually, Conkle earned the game ball on the mound as he picked up the victory - pitching 5 1/3 innings in relief, scattering three hits, allowing only two runs and striking out six.
The Mudskippers also erupted for a season-high 14 hits to battle back from an 8-3 deficit after two innings.
Coach Howie Bard's team (9-1) clinched the league title and will represent Muskegon in the AABC Stan Musial state tournament in Battle Creek on Saturday.
The Mudskippers/Dirtbags rematch saw the fireworks begin in the top of the first inning as Andrew Bard belted a two-run homer. It was Bard's first homer this summer on a night he went 3-for-4 with three RBIs and three runs scored.
"I don't think we had 14 hits in a game all season," Bard said. "We've had some big games, but nothing like this. We had guys stepping up in this big game."
Nick Beach hit his second homer of the summer - a two-run blast in the third inning that pulled the Mudskippers within 8-5.
And then came the big inning for the Mudskippers as they erupted for six runs on six hits in the top of the fifth to build an 11-8 lead. They also added two insurance runs in the top of the seventh after the Dirtbags had pulled within 11-10 on Pat Arntson's sacrifice fly and Matt Schepel's rbi single.
Schepel finished with three hits and three RBIs to lead the Dirtbags' offense.
Tom Darner also had three hits and Dan Bloom scored two runs for the Dirtbags (6-3).
The Dirtbags also enjoyed a big inning as they sent 12 batters to the plate and scored seven runs in the bottom of the second.
"It became a hit and error game tonight," said Dirtbags coach Jeff Lindsey. "They hit our pitcher and we hit their pitcher. We thought we had it early and then we fell apart. Conkle did a heck of a job holding us down."
The Dirtbags committed three errors and the Mudskippers had four.
Brett Westra suffered the loss in relief.
Mudskippers ace Jordan Anderson, who pitched a gem in the earlier 1-0 win, was roughed up Monday for eight runs on seven hits by the Dirtbags in 1 2/3 innings.
Brandon Bard chipped in with two doubles, Beach collected two hits and three RBIs and Conkle added a pair of hits, including a second-inning triple, for the winners. The Mudskippers collected four doubles in the fifth inning, including Pete Gawkowski's a two-run offering.
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This beautiful 80 m2 apartment can comfortably sleep up to 5/6 people and is located on the second floor (without a lift) of a beautiful building in the heart of the eternal city. Both bedrooms are doubles (one has two single beds that can be divided or joined depending on need), and large windows. There is also air conditioning and internet connection throughout the apartment. The condo is also provided with bed linens, towels, hair dryer, soap for hands.
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We were very satisfied with the apartment, which was large, clean and very well equipped. The location is perfect. The host was helpful and offered to arrange the transport to the airport, which was very convenient. Some noise from the street in the nights, forced us to close the windows, but then it was silent. The internet connection was poor.
Takket Paolo for din type velkommen. Vi hadde et flott opphold i din leilighet. applikasjonen ligger på en nydelig piazza, kan du finne på 5min går en butikk hvor du kan finne alt du trenger. Fra programmet du er i nærheten av å Trastervere, Pantheon, Campe Fiore og piazza Navona. Perfectlocation å besøke Roma!
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Thanks Paolo for your kind welcome. We had a great stay in your appartment. the app is situated on a lovely piazza, you can find at 5min walks a shop where you can find everything you need. From the app you are near to Trastervere, the Pantheon, Campe Fiore and the piazza Navona. Perfectlocation to visit Rome!
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The flat is nice and in the middle of everything. We enjoyed to be so close to Campo dei Fiori where we often enjoyed the evenings. The host was very helpful and booked us lift to/from airport, supported us with tips what to see and to do and umbrellas. Thank you for everything Paolo! We slept very well, but we where happy that the hottest days had been over. I think 40 degrees can't be managed by the mobile climate. Up to 30 was no problem.
Very nice apartment! Me and my family (7 persons) had a wonderful time in Rome, since we all could live together. The apartment was clean and tidy. Paolo helped us with Everything we asked for, like tranport from and to the Airport, recommendations and other small stuff. Very well situated, since it is walking distance to all the main sites. If we would need this many beds again, we will definitely live here again!
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Everything was OK and comfortable easy handover.
What a perfect pick! We stayed for a weekend with 4 adults. And would come back any time.
The apartment is very large spanning 2 floors. Upstairs is a bedroom (Beds are perfect) and a bathroom and a nice balcony. Downstairs are bedroom, bathroom, large living room / dining room and kitchen. More than we needed. Just consider that the apartment is on the 4th floor (Penthouse) without a lift. Staircase is small and steep. The apartment was clean and well maintained. WiFi was good in all rooms.
The location of the apartment is awesome. Located directly at Ponte Sisto in the heart of Trastavere. Lots of Pubs, Bars and Restaurants nearby. All Tourist attractions (e.g. St Peter Square, Coloseum or the Pantheon are all about 20 min away by foot. We did not need any tram or Subway tickets.
Paolo was very friendly and helped us a lot. He organized a transport (95 EUR for the 4 of us to/from airport) and even helped us with an urgent print out we needed (our reserved vouchers for the coloseum arrived late by mail). Thanks again! No need to say that key transfer was perfect.
We would come back here next time. Perfect for 4.
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Perfect location. Excellent service.
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Mmm..I believe that's true about some of you but definitely not all.
Totally agree. 1000%
Some are the nicest people, but others just want to go home and dont put as much care/understanding into the situation as they could...
true, but the reason you get bad raps is b/c half of the time they are harrassing parents when they are actually false accusations and the parents that actually need the "visits" and the children that actually need to be taken from parents get looked over or never get visited
Most cases yes. But not all. From my experience they are bullies that bet on people not knowing their rights so they can threaten them into doing whatever they want.


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The Wild Carp Week Triathlon wraps up today with anglers fishing in the "Big Four" competition on the Seneca River.
Those who have been participating throughout the tournament have been fishing since Sunday morning, when the first event -- the 75-hour, two-person team competition. The event saw anglers fishing for 75 straight hours. Thirty teams started at 7 a.m. Sunday and finished at 10 a.m. Sunday.
The winner of that event were New Englanders Robert Duprey and Dmitri Consolati, who caught 187 fish, weighing a total of nearly 3,000 pounds. They won $3,000 for their efforts, in addition to extra cash for finishing on top of their individual section of river. (The river was divided into six sections, with the winning team from each section getting $1,000).
Thursday,anglers participated in the "Big Fish" contest. Anglers were competing in hourly contests for the biggest fish, with the winner getting $350.
The biggest fish of the day was caught in the final minutes (just befeore 4 p.m.) by Marcin Szydlowski. It was a 31 pound, 14 ounce common carp.The biggest mirror carp of the day, 18 pounds, 2 ounces, was reeled in by Adam Moneypenny. The two fish earned those anglers $650 each.
Today, the anglers are braving the wet and cold to fish in the "Big Four" competition, which ends at 4 p.m.
At the conclusion of day's competition, anglers will be evaluated on a point system involving all three events. The winner of the triathlon will earn an additional $1,000.
The defending champion is Pennsylvanian Scott Russell, who is fishing again this year.
Tournament director Jason Bernhardt of Big Carp Companies has said more than $25,000 in cash prizes is being awarded this week to participating anglers.
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Skip to comments.Ten Indications That Obama Is Scared
Posted on 03/01/2012 6:30:34 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Obama is not the cool, calm, and collected guy that he portrays publicly; he's far from it. Obama is described privately as a thin-skinned hot-head when it comes to questioning his policies, or anything else, for that matter.
Though there has been a slight shift upward in Obama's poll numbers, Obama knows the real temperature of the American people. Here are 10 indicators as to why Obama will have sleepless nights leading up to the election of 2012:
1. Obama started African Americans for Obama. When blacks supposedly voted at 95 percent for Obama in the last election, one has to question his motives in starting this group. The answer is that Obama's poll numbers among blacks have fallen back to their lowest point, a clear sign that Obama is feeling the pressure. If Obama loses his street cred amongst blacks, he will likely be abandoned by other groups. Obama must have the "race" element in 2012, even though the black vote will be much less significant in 2012. By the way, how would the media have covered "White Americans for McCain?"
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1. Obama started African Americans for Obama.
2. Obama started a Spanish-language website.
3. Obama's energy policy is pure comedy. When Obama took office, gasoline averaged $1.89. Gasoline is now at its highest point in history, averaging $3.65 a gallon -- and it's getting higher.
4. Obama now supports super-PACs. Aside from the multitude of flip-flops or blatant "untruths," Obama has now decided that for the good of the country, he must embrace the idea of "buying his next election."
5. Obama has feigned shifting right. When a bona fide socialist begins talk of shifting right, you know he's panicked.
6. Obama began the Truth Teams, dismantling Attack Watch. Renaming Attack Watch is like renaming the Department of War the Defense Department. Attack Watch was a dismal failure, because the truth is not an attack.
7. Obama is changing his slogan. Realizing that "Yes We Can" has turned into "Well, I Thought We Could," and that "hope and change" now applies to getting rid of him, Obama must adjust his catchphrases.
8. Obama's foreign policy strategy is in shambles. Generally when a president has such a weak domestic agenda, he may be able to recover based on decent foreign policy.
9. Obama is talking tough. As the saying goes, the shallower the stream, the louder the babble.
10. There is no real improvement in any sector in America. Obama's biggest problem is that the economy is being held together with paperclips and Band-Aids.
11. Andrew Breitbart found dead at age 43.
RE: Andrew Breitbart found dead at age 43.
Of "natural causes" ( note the quotes ).
Matt Drudge better watch his back.
Another problem - he was caught in an outright lie and disrespect for Timothy, Cardinal Dolan and disrespect for all persons with religious consciences.
I think he is aware that this was a super blunder on his part.
Obama isn't scared, he's slightly concerned because 2012 won't be as easy as 2008, but Obama will prevail because:
1. The MSM is nothing but an Obama propaganda outlet.
2. In general, Americans are unconcerned and inattentive. Most importantly, the public's opinion seems to be given to them by the MSM.
3. The black vote. 95%+ no matter what. Just ask Samuel L. Jackson, and no, according to liberals, it's not racist.
4. The right is so severely split, there will be no groundswell support for any candidate.
There you have it. Obama wins, plan accordingly.
RE: Another problem - he was caught in an outright lie and disrespect for Timothy, Cardinal Dolan and disrespect for all persons with religious consciences.
Somebody has to point this out, it might as well be me.
You missed one: 5.) The 49.5 % of American workers who pay no personal Federal Income Taxes, and most of them will vote their pocketbooks, and vote for The Obamanator.
Mr. Obama and his obnoxious Progressives have no need to fear.
More than fifty percent of the population is in his camp and the Progressive fifth column has been in the city for a long, long time.
"You missed one: 5.) The 49.5 % of American workers who pay no personal Federal Income Taxes, and most of them will vote their pocketbooks, and vote for The Obamanator."
Good catch. Yep, that's an important factor in our demise.
YEP, who's next? Matt Drudge? Sheriff Joe? Will Breitbart's untimely death scare off the others?
It's a horrible thing to think your president and government is capable of things like this and to fear and distrust them. I'm thinking it's time to head for greener pastures for a while.
Plan accordingly huh? I guess I don't even need to wait until after November according to you. Maybe I should just go ahead and make the big move this summer. The best money I ever spent was buying a home outside the US after he was elected.
Did Breitbart die of natural causes? Do we yet know an actual cause of death besides generic "natural causes"?
The implications here are horrifying, if somehow Breitbart was a victim of foul play due to his making liberals angry.
I would not overlook the "thin skinned" part. Perhaps our best hope lies in provoking him into a series of public meltdowns during the campaign.
Especially with the number of Iranian "heart attacks" taking out folks over there,
I don't think there's anyone, even the most ardent 0bamaloon,
that won't have the thought "I wonder if the gov't took him out?"
FOX news said that he died of natural causes. Hannity was just on and said that he knew a year ago that Breitbart had heart problems.
"Plan accordingly huh? I guess I dont even need to wait until after November according to you. "
I'm just another wise guy with an opinion. However, I do have some observations to back up my opinion. I'd bet money that Obama will win, based on what I see.
Actually, I think "Yes We Can" has turned into "It Could Have Been Worse".
Privately???? It's obvious if you watch him for more than 2 minutes. Which is about the most I've been able to stomach.
You are the most negative individual I have ever read. Give it a break! No one likes a negative cry baby.
We going to lose on every post I am wondering whose side you are on?
Yep, that's what their defense of 0bama policy has been all along -
"It would have been worse".
("created or saved jobs")
11) Andrew Brietbart dies of 'natural causes'.
Yes, I know Dr Deth said it first. But it needs to be said again.
"No one likes a negative cry baby."
Then don't read my posts. I find that people who criticize rather than engage in some form of debate, lack intelligence.
5. Voter fraud
Within this group there are supporters of Gingrich, Santorum, Romney and Paul (just 1). Earlier on there was support for Cain. The consensus is that despite who they back at this time each and everyone of them has agreed they will vote for whomever the candidate winds up being.
They like myself believe the process in reversing the downward spiral of this country begins with getting rid of Obama, PERIOD!! I wouldn't care if the rep put up a rusty spittoon, I would vote for it and then work to keep it's feet to the fire and do what is right.
Recall if you will what happened when the illegal immigrant amnesty plan was cooking in the Congress under Bush and the clamor AGAINST it caused the phone lines into the Capitol to literally melt down so strong was the outrage against this amnesty. The same thing can be done even if the nominee is less then the perfect Conservative we would like.
Anybody but Obama must be the message we spread far and wide because I believe it is true that ANYBODY can do a far, far better job then Obama and with the coat tail effect of a Rep win we can easily enough take the Senate and dump Reid. After that we can use the lib playbook to pass laws which are necessary and repeal executive orders passed by Obama by issuing another exec order.
It is absolutely imperative that whomever is our candidate is fully supported by all of us.
I wish I could have been in the White House this week when Netanyahu told Obama to go have sex with himself regarding Iran.
This is what scares me the most. I associate with nominally well-to-do people who seem to be as clueless about what Obama is doing as is a zoo animal. Their main concern seems to be correcting their damn slice. It will be an uphill battle that may end in CWII.
"It is absolutely imperative that whomever is our candidate is fully supported by all of us."
Nothing would make me happier than to be wrong. I am in that camp, and have posted, I would vote for a pet rock over Obama. It really is that serious. A second Obama term will cause irreversible damage to America.
I remember in '08, all the freepers saying they wouldn't vote if McCain was nominated. They came here after Obama won, and admitted they held firm, didn't vote.
Now, it's even more common to see someone post that they support XXX and if YYY is nominated, they will not vote, and don't care if Obama wins as a result, they need to "send a message".
I hope I'm wrong about Obama winning, but sadly, I don't think I am.
For a newbie, you make good points. I have preached this message for the last year. Don't let Bo and his corrupt old media hacks split his opposition. There are no less than one million potential candidates who are Bo's superior in most areas. As I have stated on numerous occasions: Please refrain from attacking anyone but the marxist pig in the white house. He is the enemy of every free man on the planet. He is the hater of the American Way. He is the usurper, the tyrant, the jug-eared chicago goon that has no right to occupy the white house. He is public enemy #1, not these candidates. Even Romney is a magnitude superior to the second rising of hussein.
RE: Obama's lies and the Catholic vote.
Obama really did insult the leadership of the American Catholic Church. Do not dismiss this as insignificant. Do I think that Catholics who are liberal and Democrats will switch to the GOP? Not likely. They are mostly Catholics in name only. However, the majority of Catholics who are now independents are aware of Obama's disrespect for all persons with religious consciences. So, I do think this this will be a factor in the fall election. If it changes the votes of only 2-3% of the general population (including Catholics, and others) it will seriously hinder his reelection.
So, add it to your list of Obama's weaknesses.
I stand by my statement above.
Yeah, but L.A.R.D.V. doesn't really spell anything.
5. Ballot fraudL.A.R.D.B.U.T.T.
6. Unions
7. Terrorism
8. Treason
Yeah, well, that's what you get when you go on serving Communion to guys like Teddy Kennedy and tacitly endorsing his re-election for three decades.
I have to agree with you, but;
Agreeing with the need to support Romney when the time comes does not deny the other points made here.
Obama still has the MSM, black voters, "progressives", the 49% who don't pay taxes, and union's/government employees on his side. That's a hefty list that remains mostly intact despite any dissatisfaction.
And, uniting to support Mittens would be a lot easier if it weren't so clear that the republican party, the media, just about everyone who ever served in either Bush administration, Ann Colter and Rick Santorum's debate coach, was busily shoving him up our throats.
wow what a jerk now you are a hypocrite! You say I lack intelligence? You do not even know me. My 'intelligence' could be keeping you a** alive in certain circumstances! And it is!
You are a whinny bitch. It is annoying that crybabies like you learned to write in the first place.
Why don't you just joint the socialist Barry H and get it over with?
wwweeehhh wwweeehhh we are going to lose waaaaaaaa The world is against us wwweeehhh Barrys going to win just give up wwweeehhh
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You have adhered to the example set by Bill Clinton, that is, if you don't like the message, attack the messenger.
Your third grade level rant is beneath what FR is supposed to be about.
That was a good idea. May I be so nosy as to ask how much you paid (a range would be fine)?
LOL digging up old slick willy are we?
I will do all I can to defeat the worst individual to occupy the white house and until I am proven otherwise in November 2012 we will win and get the country I love back on track.
Oh by the way why don't you spend more time stopping the rat machine corruption instead of whining about it? I do and so do many others. Stop giving them $ by changing your habits, like watching abccbsnbc, give up you favorite shows, stop using Google and Facebook, and there are many more.
"Oh by the way why dont you spend more time stopping the rat machine corruption instead of whining about it? "
Ok, let me give you a clue, since you seem to need it. First, we're on the same side, and our exchange is a microcosm of the problem I see with the current state of the GOP.
Second, and more important, my observations have purpose beyond simply complaining. The more concrete, the more real and reasoned an Obama re-election is made to appear, maybe some of those freepers who will stay home if whoever is nominated will reconsider. This is not a game, and staying home will have a cost that is way too high.
As for not supporting rats, google is the only place I falter. I need to work on that one.
They may not vote Republican, but if they're not enthused they may just stay home.
Exactly. 95% of a million is a lot less than 95% of a thousand (as an example)!
Wait...strike that, reverse it!!!
The way he's running—I believe he might just try to cancel the election and rule by decree. He has been replacing generals, he has been setting up camps for protesters. With the Union, Wall Street, MSM on his side—he just might pull it off. Cancel the election due to some "crisis" that he manufactures. War with Iran? Terrorists Attack? Nuke goes off and he's president for the next 4 years. I would put nothing past him.
Yeah. I'm by no means certain we will have an election.
Staying home won't prevent them from voting for Obama.
Silly Rabbit...
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Nighttime drivers traveling in both directions on Highway 16 across the Tacoma Narrows Bridges should plan for lane closures two nights this week for bridge and toll equipment maintenance.
At 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22, toll plaza crews will close the on-ramp from 24th Street Northwest to eastbound Highway 16. Two hours later at 10 p.m., crews will close all of the eastbound Good To Go! electronic toll lanes.
The eastbound lanes and the 24th Street Northwest on-ramp to eastbound Highway 16 will reopen by 5 a.m. each following morning.
During the closures all vehicles will be detoured through the toll booths, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
Also at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Olympic Region bridge maintenance crews will close three left lanes of westbound Highway 16 across the 1950 Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
During the closures, work crews will remove and replace broken concrete abutting an expansion joint on the west end of the bridge.
All westbound lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Friday, May 23.
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MIDLAND -- The West Michigan Whitecaps' tune-up for a key series against Lansing ended in a 9-3 loss to the Great Lakes Loons on Tuesday.
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The Whitecaps managed just seven hits, including two by Luis Alberto Sanz, and scored all three runs in the ninth inning.
Jamie Johnson singled, Michael Rockett doubled and Wade Gaynor doubled them both in. Hernan Perez drove in Gaynor with a single.
The Loons got all the offense they needed for their franchise-record 82nd win in a three-run fourth inning -- highlighted by Jamie Ortiz's home run -- and a four-run fifth in which they bunched together two doubles, two walks and two singles.
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Syracuse, NY -- Next week's trial for a court interpreter accused of leaking secret grand jury information to a defense lawyer won't be decided by a jury.
Rather, Nancy Rodriguez-Walker decided in court today to waive her right to a jury trial, in move that will make Thomas Miller both judge and jury.
Miller, a judge in Onondaga County Court, previously threw out a perjury charge against Rodriguez-Walker, but upheld a felony charge of unlawful grand jury disclosure, which is punishable by up to four years in state prison.
Rodriguez-Walker is accused of leaking information to attorney Ezequiel Neuman before the murder trial of Emilier Carrasquillo-Fuentes.
The interpreter allegedly gave Neuman specific details of witness Michael Fuentes' testimony before the grand jury on June 7, 2012. She is also accused of telling Neuman that she was present in the grand jury as an interpreter for witness Alba Fuentes, who was flown in from out of state to testify.
Neuman pleaded guilty in November to a felony charge that he bribed a witness.
Prosecutors say he took his cues from Iris Resto, who is accused of ordering the killing of Luis Quinonez-Osorio and offering Neuman $5,000 and cocaine in exchange for helping her bribe a witness with an offer of $50,000 for not testifying at trial.
Neuman's lawyer, Ed Menkin, said Neuman did not take drugs or money in exchange for his help.
The witnesses, whose identities were allegedly leaked to Neuman at some point between June and September 2012, eventually testified at the recent trial of Carrasquillo-Fuentes and Dean Orlando Pizarro.
A jury convicted both defendants of second-degree murder in the shooting death of Quinonez-Osorio.
Neuman, meanwhile, has agreed to help the district attorney's office in exchange for a sentence of three years conditional discharge. Under the deal, Neuman must also give up his law license, and his green card, which allows him to stay in the United States as a permanent resident. He won't be sentenced until Resto and others involved in the alleged "criminal enterprise" cases' are wrapped up.
Neuman is expected to testify as one of the prosecution's witnesses at Rodriguez-Walker's trial.
One of Rodriguez-Walker's attorneys, Annaleigh Porter, said the prosecution's "star witness" is a discredited lawyer with damaged credibility.
"I think Nancy's record and past exemplifies professionalism," Porter said. "(Neuman's) record exemplifies exactly the opposite."
Porter said her client decided to go to trial without a jury, in part, because "in a lot of cases, people tend to think that where there is smoke, there's fire, but that is certainly not the case here."
The trial is scheduled to begin Monday afternoon.


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Northshore Families Helping Families will hold an Autism Network Group meeting Dec. 12. The meeting will be from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Slidell Memorial Hospital Parenting Center, located on the second floor of the SMH Wellness Pavilion, 501 Robert Blvd., Slidell.
The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month. For details, call 985.875.0511.
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Northshore Familes Helping Families will hold a SOAR (Strengthening Outcomes with Autism Resources) meeting Dec. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the SMH Parenting Center. This support group meeting is held on the third Wednesday of each month. Contact Anne Galiano at 985.718.0432 for information.


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How does smear preparation of cells from a liquid media differ from preparation of cells from a solid medium?
you get less bacteria from liquid and you don't need to start with a drop of water.
Why is it important to limit the quanitity of cells used to prepare a smear?
if a smear of bacteria is too thick when it is stained it will retain too much of the stain when the rinse steps are done.
For preparation of a smear on a slide, what is the purpose of heat fixation?
makes cells stick to the slide when rinsing.
What problems can arise when the slide is heated in a flame?
the heat can change the shape of the bacteria.
What causes a stain to adhere to bacterial cells?
the bacteria cell walls make the stain stick during the rinse.
Why are all colored dyes not necessarily useful for simple staining?
Simple stain does not determine if the bacteria has a thick or thin cell wall...
Which type of microscope produces an image of unstained cells that is most similar to the one achieved by negative staining?
Darkfield is similar to negative staining.
Which of the three differential stains would likely be the first used when identifying an unknown bacterium?
The gram stain.
For differential staining, how does a counterstain differ from a primary stain?
It's a different color from a primary stain.
How do gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria differ in cellular structure?
Gram- are thin cell walls and are pink (fusia). Gram+ are thick cell walls and are purple and made of peptiglycan.
Which is the most critical step in the Gram-stain procedure? Why? If this procedure is done incorrectly, how might that affect the final results?
The most critical step in the Gram stain is the decolorizer step with acetone alcohol. If the decolorizer is left on too long Gram positive bacteria will come out pink and if it is not left on long enough the Gram negatives will come out purple.
How does culture age affect the results of a Gram-stain?
gram+ will get old and will look pink. The cell wall gets old and thin and stains pink.
How does culture age affect the results of a spore stain?
old culture have more spores, bacteria produce more endospores when they are old.
Why must smear thickness be considered before performing a Gram-stain ?
If they are too thick gram - will not decolorize properly.
What color are bacterial endospores after a Gram-stain is performed? What does this tell you about the physical properties of endospores?
clear inside and around them. They are so thick they will not take up the stain.
What makes Mycobacterium particularly resistant to staining? How are the bacteria in this genus grouped in terms of Gram classification?
They have an extra thick cell wall with mycolic acid.
How do you think the acid-fast nature of Mycobacterium contributes to its virulence?
to survive enzamatic digestion once it is phagocytized and it can then grow and take over the macrophage.
Spore stain chart
Malachite Green, Heat, NO decolorizer, Safranin, Endospores are green, Cells are pink.
Acid Fast Stain chart
Carbolfuchsin, Heat, Acid alcohol, Methylene Blue, Acid Fast is Fuchia, Non acid fast is blue.
Cell type = color after completion of stain
Gram + is purple endospores, Gram - is Pink, Sporangium+ green and Vegetative cell=pink, Acid-fast bacteria=fusia and Non-acid-fast bacteria= blue.
When performing a standard plate count, why are the counts reported as colony forming units (CFUs)?
because one colony could grow form a group of cells.
How would you inoculate a plate to get a 1:10 dilution? AND a 1:100 dilution?
Just plate 0.1ml for a 1:10. To do a 1:100 do a 1:10 dilution then plate 0.1 dilution then plate 0.1 ml.
What is the optimum growth temperature for most human pathogens?
37* is the optimum tempurature for most pathogens because that is human body thempurature.
Name three cellular components involved in metabolism that are influenced by temperature changes.
Ribosomes, enzymes and cell membranes are all affected by temperature.
What is the importance fo inoculating a control plate in theis experiment?
to show that organisms that are not exposed to heat can still grow.
Endospores are extremely resistant to heat but can be destroyed by heat if the proper conditions are applied. Describe the heating conditions necessary to kill endospores when the following are sterilized.
Glassware treated in an oven needs high heat for hours, Media in an autoclave needs at least 15 minutes at 121* and 15 psi, Aseptic transfer of bacteria in done with a loop that was heated to red hot.
There is definitely survival of some microorganisms even after alcohol treatment. Without staining or microscopic scrutiny, predict what ty[es of microbes are growing on the medium where you made the right thumb impression after treatment.
alcohol can't kill all bacteria or fungi.
Why does treatment of human skin with alcohol not create a completely sterile environment?
there are cracks and crevises in the skin that harbor bacteria. Alcohol will not kill all endospores and spores from fungi.
What factors influence the size of the zone of inhibition for an antibiotic?
the size of the drug and how well i differs out into the agar and the resistance of the microorganism.
Two antibiotics are tested for their efficacy against a single bacterial species. If antibiotic A and antibiotic B produce zones of inhibition with the same diameter, how can the bacterium be considered resistant to antibiotic A, but sensitive to antibiotic B?
even though on drug gives a large zone of inhibitions that doesn't mean that it will be effective in killing the pathogen when it is iside of the organism.
Why are certain gram-negative bacteria more resistant than gram positive bacteria to antibiotics that attack cytoplasmic targets?
because their outer membrane does not allow the drugs in.
Why are gram positive bacteria typically mre resistant than gram negative bacteria to antibiotics, that disrupt plasma membranes, such as polymyxin B?
polymixin B disrupts the cell membrane and causes cell lysis of the bacteria. Gram positives are more resistant to this drug because their thick cell wall protects then when they take on water.
If a bacterial isolate shows intermediate to moderate resistance to an antibiotic, how might this antibiotic still be successfully used in the treatment of this microbe?
a drug can still be effective by simply increasing the dosage.
Differentiate between antiseptic and disinfectant. Include examples of each in your answer. Indicate whether any chemicals can be used as both.
antiseptics are used on tissue such as alcohol and Iodine. Disinfectants are used on Fomites such as bleach.
What factors influence the size of the zone of inhibition produced by a chemical?
by the size of the molecule of the chemical used to kill the organism. The smaller it is the faster it can diffuse out.
How might the physical differences between gram positive and gram negative bacteria contribute to differences in chemical resistances?
Gram -'s maybe more resistant due to the outer membrane that can keep chemicals from reaching the inside of the cell.
Name the three types of microbes most commonly associated with skin.
Dipthroids, Staphlococcus, Micrococcus and yeast.
type genus of the family Micrococcaceae, gram + cooci found in pairs of clusters,nonpathogenic, grows well at 25*C, cant tolerate high salt
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X-ray targets safety in Federal Way's court
By JACINDA HOWARD, The Mirror
Each day, hundreds of visitors enter through the doors of the Federal Way Municipal Court but the sole responsibility of checking them for dangerous weapons rests primarily in the hands of one security officer.
On Jan. 4, the city applied for the STOP (Services Training Officers Prosecutors) federal grant, offered by the Department of Justices Violence Against Women Office.
If the application is approved, an X-ray machine for the Federal Way Municipal Court will be purchased. The equipment will enhance court security, Judge Michael Morgan told the city council Jan. 2.
This is a very important product to me and our court, Morgan said.
Currently, security at the court is contracted out. Visitors to the municipal building must hand over bags and purses to be checked by a contracted security officer, who scans the contents for weapons. Guests must also walk through a metal detector upon entering the courthouse. They are then free to proceed with their business.
Security is stationed near the entrance to the building, but not within the courtrooms, said Stephanie Arthur, Federal Way chief prosecutor. In an emergency, police could reach the establishment within minutes, but they do not have a regular presence there, said Federal Way Police Chief Brian Wilson.
It comes down to (whether that is) the best use for commissioned officer personnel, he said.
Domestic violence victims
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The Federal Way Municipal Court has not witnessed any violent outbursts in its history, but security is an area of heightened awareness.
The top concern among jurors serving at the Federal Way Municipal Court is that of security, Morgan said. A 2007 survey revealed they do not consider the court safe or secure, according to a January 2008 letter to the Federal Way City Council. Morgan suspects victims of crime may feel the same way. This could interfere with court cases.
When you dont feel safe, you are less willing to disclose (information), Morgan said.
The machine would better protect all court visitors, but is expected to greatly benefit domestic violence victims. Though all cases have the potential to turn ugly, domestic violence proceedings lend themselves to more turmoil because of the rampant emotions involved, Arthur said.
The opposing parties usually know and care for each other, she said. Furthermore, domestic violence cases generally involve multiple court appearances in which the perpetrator has the opportunity to interact with his or her victim.
Where feelings run as high as they do (in domestic violence cases), thats where a more volatile situation could develop, Arthur said.
Decreasing domestic violence and letting suspects know the community will not tolerate the abuse was a goal of the Federal Way police in 2007. Its a goal the police will carry into 2008, Wilson said.
I do really want to keep it as a front-burner issue, he said.
An X-ray machine would assist the city and police in achieving this target. It would have the ability to electronically scan for weapons and would provide an added layer of security in the court.
Knowing that weapons cant be brought in (to the court) would certainly make me feel better, Arthur said.
Between two and 10 projects will be funded with the $98,753 in grant money, according to a November 2007 letter written by Washington State Supreme Court Justice Barbara A. Madsen and supplied to Washington state courts. Federal Way will learn if its application for the machine was approved in early February.
The total cost for the equipment is $41,400, including maintenance, training, installation and warranties, according to a U.S. Testing Equipment LTD November 2007 purchase quote. The city would be expected to cover one-third of this amount.
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The Federal Way Municipal Court opened in 2000. Since that time, it has contracted its security services. The current contractor, Akela Security, has provided protection to court staff and visitors since 2003, court administrator Gina Palermo said. Generally, only one guard is on duty at any given time, Palermo said.
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A change at Municipal Airport will soon pave the way for more efficient air travel to take off.
American Airlines is not renewing its lease on the turboprop aircraft that's been in use since 2008.
It will be replaced with the ERU-145 Jet.
Airport managers say the new jet will fly at a higher altitude and provide a much smoother ride.
They also say because it's bigger it can handle more carry-on baggage.
"You'll be able to take on an addition carry-on. Before you could only take on one carry on and no personal item. So, now you'll be able to take your personal item with your carry-on," says Director of Airports LeAnn Moran.
The last turboprop will fly out of Wichita Falls Monday night and the new ERJ-145 Jet will fly in Tuesday morning.
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District Attorney John Morganelli said his office has honored former Bethlehem Mayor Gordon Mowrer's request that theft charges be dropped against a his 20-year-old grandson for stealing from him.
According to court documents, Mowrer contacted police May 31 reporting someone had stolen $1,250 from his bank account in numerous transactions. Bethlehem police determined the withdrawals came from an ATM at the Wawa at 741 E. Broad St. and accessed surveillance footage at the store.
Bethlehem police recalled that Mowrer's grandson Forrest Huron, of Hanover Township, Northampton County, had previously been charged with stealing from his grandfather at the end of 2011. They presented the surveillance photos to Mowrer who confirmed the suspect was Huron. Police confronted on Huron June 5, and he admitted he stole the money to pay the costs for the first-time offender program he entered for the earlier theft.
Morganelli said in an email today that Mowrer, who was mayor from 1974 to 1977 and again in 1987, sent his office a letter requesting charges of theft, receiving stolen property and access device fraud be dropped.
Mowrer also served as a city councilman as recently as 2011. He previously paid $1,000 bail earlier this month so his grandson would not be sent to Northampton County Prison.


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The Ultimate 50/50 raffle has come and gone and it got up to a jackpot of $1,274,382! The winning ticket is 0427300 and was sold at C&A Fuel Stop LLC in Dearborn. If you bought your Ultimate 50/50 raffle at the location in Dearborn then get your stub out and check to see if its your winning ticket!
I think the Ultimate 50/50 raffle was a success. It only had 1 winner, but the thing that made it such a success was the way the game was put together. Only 1 winner was meant to win but there was no cap on how many people played the game. The raffle stayed open until September 28th and then was closed off and a number was picked and a prize was given. Done. Finished. The $5 price tag for the ticket was an ok amount. Still a bigger price to pay then your typical ticket, but not expensive either.
What I'd like to see in a raffle is the exact style of this raffle, except split the pot to 10 people and only charge $1. This may seem crazy, but I can guarantee you the pot will spit out at least $100,000 for each person making an easy 1 million dollars in the process.


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New Orleans police booked a 26-year-old man Tuesday in connection with a 7th Ward murder.
Alvin Grace was arrested in the murder of Lakita Brown, who was shot dead at A.P. Tureaud Avenue and North Tonti Street. Grace shot Brown during an argument and wounded three others, police said.
The shooting occurred Aug. 21, about 3:30 a.m., police said.
The 27-year-old New Orleans woman was shot in the leg and abdomen. She died in a hospital.
Grace was booked with first-degree murder.
In 2009, he pleaded guilty to possession of crack cocaine and was sentenced to two years of active probation.
Detective Timothy Bender is in charge of the Brown case.
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What are the psychological effects of living off the grid?
Welcome to the third edition of Research in Michigan, your look at work being done or highlighted by professors, students and companies in the state.
Today, we look at living off the grid, losing weight together and how MSU professors are trying to help cancer patients.
— Off the grid: A Michigan couple who lives on 80 acres of remote wilderness in the Upper Peninsula was profiled by Psychology Today about what it's like living "off the grid." Do they get lonely? Is it hard to survive?
"It keeps my brain healthy. It's a paradise," John Jungwirth told writer Brad Waters when asked about the psychological impact of living off the grid. "It's nice to be alone and have time to think, but when you don't have many people around you do relish people."
The couple has lived by lantern light since 1988.
They build birch bark canoes, make maple syrup every spring, and harvest wild plants for sale and trade. They make blankets, boots, and coats from the tanned hides of animals they hunt. An existence heavily influenced by the local Native Ojibwa culture and John's long-held dream of living off the land.
— Competing to lose weight: University of Michigan Medical School professor Jeff Kullgren found that when companies incentivize employees to lose weight, the best results likely come when the rewards rely on the a full group of employees participate and reach their goals.
Incentives were substantially more powerful when delivered in groups. After six months, the second group had achieved almost three times more weight loss, indicating that peer pressure could be at least as important as cash.
"We found that these incentives were substantially more powerful when delivered in groups, which has important implications for both policy makers and the employers who are considering offering them," Kullgren told Scientific American.
— Helper cancer patients: The Michigan State University College of Nursing has received two federal, $2.2 million grants, to try and simplify instructions for cancer patients taking oral chemotherapy pills.
According to MSU Today, the researchers "will lead a clinical trial to see if an automated phone call system can help patients take their pills properly. The calls remind patients to take their drugs and refer them to a handbook for managing symptoms and the drugs' side effects."
"Our hope is to come up with something that will make it easier for patients," University Distinguished Professor of nursing Barbara Given said. "If it works, it could be distributed broadly to cancer centers for patients to use."
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A Republican Congressman from Colorado is accusing the U.S. Census Bureau of sending 140 administrators on a "vacation" to Las Vegas in August "at taxpayer expense."
Steve Jost, Associate Director for Communications for the Census Bureau, told CBS4 in Denver that the purpose of the trip was to discuss "lessons learned" from the 2010 census, to identify operation improvements and cost efficiencies. Similar trips were planned for managers from the Census Bureau's 11 other regional offices.
According to CBS4's investigation, the trip for 140 administrators from 10 southwestern states cost about $100,000 in airfare, meals and accommodations at the Treasure Island hotel and casino.
"I think it's the equivalent of theft," Colorado Congressman Mike Coffman told CBS4. "You need to be respectful of taxpayers. Don't waste their money on a three-day party in Las Vegas or anywhere else to have discussions you can have via a written survey."
In an interview with Fox News, Jost called the post-census meetings "a good investment in the next census."
"At some point, face-to-face meetings are logical and necessary," he said. "Managers have to get together and compare notes on what worked and what didn't work."
Back in February, President Obama was criticized for saying "you don't blow a bunch of cash on Vegas" in tough economic times. He also commented in a townhall meeting that corporations shouldn't use federal bailout money for trips to Las Vegas.
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Cards sign RHP Angel Castro
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The Cardinals did not remain completely quiet at this week's Winter Meetings, as they did add to their Triple-A depth by signing right-handed pitcher Angel Castro to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
Castro, who becomes the 37th player on the Cardinals' 40-man roster, projects to be a member of the Memphis rotation for the start of the 2014 season. He became a Minor League free agent this fall after spending last season pitching for the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in Albuquerque.
The 31-year-old Castro has never dented a Major League roster. He pitched professionally in Japan in 2012 and played in the Mexican League from 2010-11. Sandwiched around that has been a five-year Minor League career in which Castro made stops with four organizations. He has a combined 3.71 ERA in 160 games (67 starts).
Castro is currently pitching in the Dominican Winter League, where he is 4-3 with a 1.29 ERA.
"The thinking behind this was that he had been performing very well and we had the [roster] spot," general manager John Mozeliak said. "We just felt like he would give us added depth for Memphis."
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The Clackamas County deputy district attorney was very concerned about the string cheese.
Some classrooms had refrigerators, some didn't. Some classrooms might do better with granola bars.
But William K. Stewart, the deputy prosecutor, did have a strong feeling that finding a way to provide afternoon snacks at Rowe Middle School might help limit the number of kids he sees in his day job.
"Middle school is when you lose boys," explains Evan King, Rowe's social worker for the past six years. "And boys are hungry."
Wednesday, Stewart and King were at a meeting of the school's new End School-time Hunger Community Partners committee. Joining them around pushed-together tables in the school's science room were representatives of Milwaukie and Clackamas Rotarians along with Bonnie Marston of GracePointe Church, active in the area's growing Backpack Buddies effort, providing food to get kids through the weekend.
Looking at Rowe Middle School, and the neighborhood around it, you might not think that hunger was a problem, or that 70 percent of its kids would qualify for free and reduced-price lunch. But the school's territory stretches back east toward Interstate 205, taking in less leafy neighborhoods and kids whose personal safety net won't hold them up through a full school day.
A while ago, King started to keep some snacks in her office, just to have them around.
"Kids were coming in to get snacks," she discovered. "Then they were cutting class to get snacks. Then they were lining up to get snacks."
Then, she found, they were pocketing them to bring home to younger siblings.
But as the afternoon snacks spread around the school, something else emerged: In sixth period, around 3 o'clock, students seemed to be a little less "squirrelly," a little more able to pay attention.
Thursday, in Washington, D.C., the No Kid Hungry Campaign released the results of a survey of more than 1,000 teachers across the country, at an event featuring Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Three-fifths of the teachers reported having students who regularly came to school hungry.
"Teachers are telling us not only is hunger a problem, but it's getting worse," said Tom Nelson, president of the anti-hunger group Share Our Strength. "If we want a strong and competitive country, we need students who are fed and ready to learn."
Also, students who can stay with the program in school are less likely to run into deputy district attorneys.
That goal, of getting kids through, is what brought this small group into this classroom, to talk about the logistics of storing string cheese, to appreciatively accept a sizable contribution of granola snacks from Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods and to talk about foundation and supermarket grants applied for and anticipated.
They're devising a program that Joe Krumm of North Clackamas Schools thinks could be a role model for other buildings in the district. That goal brings Marston in from GracePointe, offering "a huge army of volunteers to do things," while the Rotarians help with funding.
They've all heard the retorts about how feeding kids is really a family responsibility, not a public problem.
"It's not like we're adopting kids, or taking over parenting," says Marston. "We're just doing what we can."
Explains King, "What I can control is that no kid is hungry while at Rowe. There's no excuse for that. Hungry kids can't learn."
Across the country, people take on hunger in different ways, at different levels.
In town halls during the August recess, waves of citizens mobilize to tell their congressmen that this is not a good time to take a huge hunk out of the food stamp program.
Oregonians run statewide food drives, and farmers from the other side of the state send 18-wheelers full of produce to the Oregon Food Bank warehouse in Northeast Portland.
But sometimes, it's just half a dozen people sitting around some battered pushed-together tables in a middle school classroom, giving themselves one small, specific assignment about youth hunger:
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Who says jobs aren't available? Career opportunities abound at several Philadelphia-area businesses.
Sadly for most of us, the skill sets required can't be found in our vocational tool boxes. But if you can consistently hit major league pitching, or score 15-plus points a game at the NBA level, get your resumes together.
Halladay will rest his ailing wing for 6-8 weeks, which isn't going to make the Phillies' uphill climb in the ultra-competitive National League East any easier. Seeing as how Phils GM Ruben Amaro Jr. chases pricey pitchers the way a neighborhood of kids pursues the ice-cream truck, the easy assumption would be for the team to pursue a rental.
Fortunately, the Texas Rangers removed the easy temptation on Tuesday, signing former Phillies righty Roy Oswalt. No knock against Oswalt, but the Phils can tap into their Class AAA affiliate, the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs, for help in former major leaguers Dave Bush (4-3, 2.61 ERA) or Scott Elarton (5-2, 3.44).
But with Vance Worley about to return from the DL and spot starter Kyle Kendrick performing well (despite carrying the impossible psychic weight of a complimentary column by our own David "Jinxy Cat" Jones), the Phils should be able to manage their rotation.
What does need bolstering is their offense. Even with an uptick at the plate in May, we were dismayed to hear their record in games when the opposition scores four or more runs is 5-20. The "5" in the 5-20 came in Monday's 8-4 victory over the New York Mets, in which Ty Wigginton posted a career-best six runs batted in.
Congrats to Ty, but let's just say this isn't sustainable. With the return of Ryan Howard and Chase Utley still in the "believe it when we see it" category, the Phils will need flexibility and salary room to add a bat, not an arm.
76ers for pushing the Boston Celtics to seven games in the Eastern Conference semifinals before bowing out on Saturday night.
Collins won't be the type to rest on his laurels, nor should he. The Sixers are back on the Philly Sports Nation radar. But to stay there, they need to add a consistent scorer.
In the NBA, that translates into salary cap space, and the 76ers should have plenty. Talented sixth man Lou Williams might price himself out of Philadelphia with his pending free agency. Elton Brand's albatross of a contract ($18 million in 2012-13) could be gone under the league's amnesty clause.
Andre Iguodala could be moved to a team where he could be a complementary piece and defensive stopper, a more suitable role for him than the No. 1 option he's never really filled in Philly.
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SOMERVILLE – The Somerset County Board of Freeholders has approved a 2011 county budget that is $161,411 less than last year's and continues the county's three-year hiring freeze for all non-essential positions.
In a statement, the freeholder board announced:
"With the elimination of another 27 positions, we now have 149 fewer people on the county payroll than we did three years ago," said Freeholder Director Robert Zaborowski. "By leveraging attrition and continuing our hiring freeze, we're doing more with less. We're already looking at ways to reduce the budget again in 2012."
By eliminating funding for another 27 positions, vacancy savings are $2.8 million in the 2011 budget. The total vacant-position count since 2008 now stands at 149, which represents a workforce reduction of 12 percent.
"We've developed a spending plan that is less than the previous year's and one that features a lower total tax levy as well," said Freeholder Peter S. Palmer, finance committee chairman. He noted that the amount to be raised by taxation is down by $109,000 to $168,720,100. "This budget balances the need to maintain essential county services with the desire to fund county programs as economically as possible.
"The wage freeze accepted by our non-union employees and by 16 of our 19 unions is what made this budget possible," Freeholder Palmer said. "We are somewhat unique among local governments in that we have been able to reduce our headcount without having to resort to layoffs."
All county departments and agencies were asked to maintain a flat or decreased budget for non-salary expenses.
County employees and most retirees will see an increase in prescription co-pays to $25 for name brands and $20 for generics, effective July 1. Those co-pays will increase to $30 and $20, respectively, effective Jan. 1, 2012.


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Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta tomorrow
will preside over a promotional ceremony for 34 members of
the New York City Fire Department. The ceremony will include
the promotion of three Battalion Chiefs, eight fire Captains,
15 fire Lieutenants and seven EMS Captains. Also being promoted
at tomorrow's event to the rank of FDNY Assistant Chief
will be FDNY Chief of Safety, Deputy Assistant Chief Allen
Hay. The newly promoted members will be assigned to various
units throughout the City. The ceremony will take place inside
Building 9 at the FDNY Fire Academy on Randall's Island.
Promotion Ceremony for 34 members of the FDNY
FDNY Training Academy, Building 9 Auditorium,
Randall's Island, NY
Thursday January 20, 2005 - 11AM
Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta, FDNY Chief
of Department Peter Hayden, FDNY Chief of EMS Command
John Peruggia, 34 Members of FDNY being promoted, their
respective companies, families and friends.
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AVON, Ohio -- Are you tired of sitting on your keister for most of the winter? Tired of watching reruns on the tube? Ready to go out and make a difference? Want to be instrumental in initiating 'change' in the community?
Yes, you know there's still that radical element which resides deep inside, just looking for an excuse to go out and create a little mayhem. All you need is a little trigger; a little push.
If you've been able to tear yourself away from the tube long enough to look out your window, you'll notice the green things on your trees (botanists refer to them as 'leaves'), and now is your chance to get involved with the green environment. You know...do your part, as it were.
"But what can I do?" you query. Well, fear not, my friend. It just so happens that from 8 a.m. to noon, on Memorial Day, May 26th, at Little League Park, 36774 Detroit Road, Avon, the Avon Garden Club is holding a plant sale. There will be a wide variety of perennials (e.g., hellebores, ginger and lavender), flowering shrubs, herbs, groundcover and ornamental grasses grown in member gardens. Great prices! Perhaps the competition will be 'green' with envy that you paid so little!
So, get involved, get some plants while the gettin' is good, and help out
the Avon Garden Club at the same time.
And, while we're thinking garden clubs, The Avon Garden Club's next meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, at Pinehaven, 39424 Detroit Road in Avon. Bridget Jensen Corriveau of Pinehaven will be presenting a fairy-garden program and guests are welcome. If you would like, you can bring a shallow pan or pot. For more information, please contact Gerri Davis at (440) 949-6588.
A reminder that Lorain Public Library System's Avon Branch will be closed from Wednesday, May 7 through Saturday, May 24 for carpet replacement and interior painting. During the closure, library materials may be returned to the outdoor book drop. Requested material will not be available for pickup during this time. All other locations of the Lorain Public Library System will remain open during the Avon Branch closure. Lorain Public Library System staff apologizes for this inconvenience. The Avon Branch will reopen on Tuesday, May 27. For more information, call the Lorain Public Library System at 1-800-322-READ. The Avon Branch is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.
eLIBRARY has extended hours. As in 24/7, baby! Whenever the Lorain Public Library System is closed, visit the library online at LorainPublicLibrary.org. The eLibrary is your destination for eBooks, digital movies, music, magazines and more. Your Lorain Public Library System library card is the key to unlocking these great services, at no additional cost to you. For more information, call the Lorain Public Library System at 1-800-322-READ.
Egg-citing afternoon book discussion. (I just don't know when to stop, do I?) Anyway, two young men are thrown into the same cell during World War II in "City of Thieves" by David Benioff. In a deprived city cut off from all supplies, they are given an outrageous task they must complete to save themselves from persecution: get a dozen eggs for a Soviet colonel to use in his daughter's wedding cake. Makes you appreciate Betty Crocker, doesn't it? Discuss this New York Times best-seller at Lorain Public Library System's Avon Branch on Tuesday, May 27 at 2:30 p.m. New members are welcome. For more information, call the Avon Branch at 440-934-4743. The Avon Branch is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.
The story behind the classic stories: Explore the true tales that shaped some of our most famous and beloved books. Lorain Public Library System's Avon Branch welcomes Melanie Deutsch on Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. You will discover the lives, loves and tragedies behind classics like "Gone with the Wind" and "Little Women." Also hear quirky facts about Sherlock Holmes and James Bond. Preregistration is required and is available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Avon Branch at 440-934-4743. The Avon Branch is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon. Huh -- I wonder why "Snow White and the Three Stooges" isn't included in the classics. If that doesn't have "sophistication" written all over it, then what does?
Bruce Weigl, award-winning poet, will be at Lorain Public Library System's Avon Branch on Thursday, May 29 at 6 p.m. He'll speak about memoir writing. Whether you're almost finished writing your life story, or you haven't even started yet, come hear insights from an accomplished writer. Preregistration is required and is available online at LorainPublicLibrary.org or by calling the Avon Branch at 440-934-4743. The Avon Branch is located at 37485 Harvest Drive, Avon.
Take a photo to showcase your talent in Lorain Public Library System's May photo contest! Entry forms and rules are available at LorainPublicLibrary.org and in all of our libraries. Pictures may be dropped off at any LPLS library, emailed, or entered via social media including Facebook and Twitter. Use #LPLSphotocontest. Photos must be taken in May. No people may appear in the pictures, which pretty much rules out that ridiculous 'selfie' you thought was so cute. Prizes will be awarded for different age groups, from third-graders through adults. Get your camera flashin' for your chance to win a gift card or camera bag!
We're just about ready to enter 'count-down' mode for the Eagle Run coming up on May 24th. Which also means that in another week or so I'll start training for it (so I don't get caught 'flat-footed' at the last minute). The weather should be favorable (although just mentioning the weather probably just jinxed it big-time).
If you haven't already done so, you can pre-register at avonlocalschools.org or hermescleveland.com. Pre-registration entry fees for the 5-mile run and 5k/run walk are $20 and $10 for the 1-mile kids fun run. Preregistration ends May 23 at 9 a.m. Race day registration fees are $25 for the 5-mile run and 5k run/walk and $15 for the 1-mile kids fun. So don't end up paying more simply because you "couldn't make up your mind." C'mon...it'll be fun!
Had a bloody good
time Wednesday, May 8 when I showed up at Avon South to donate blood. Gave
all my vitals to James LaForce, a Westlake resident and six-year-plus Red Cross
veteran. May LaForce be with you (and me).
Received first-rate care from Dee Mikschewitsch (hopefully that was her real name and she wasn't just messing with me), who's from Lorain and has been with the Red Cross since March.
It was warm that day and even warmer inside the school
cafeteria. The drive was from 3 p.m. – 8 p.m., but the staff typically arrives
an hour early and often leaves an hour later than the actual 'drive time', so
they were at it in the heat for a good seven hours, and dealing with jokers
like me. Kudos to the Red Cross and all they do; it's not as easy as it looks.
Have some bloody good news to share with the rest of the community? Send me an email at email@example.com and let's talk about it. Have a sunny, wonderful week, Avon.


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From Bloomberg:
A presidential commission's leaders proposed a $3.8 trillion deficit-cutting plan that would cut Social Security and Medicare, reduce income-tax rates and eliminate tax breaks including the mortgage-interest deduction.
The co-chairmen of the panel appointed by President Barack Obama suggested reducing Social Security spending by raising the retirement age to 68 in about 2050 and 69 in about 2075. The plan also would slow the rate at which benefits grow. The savings would come between 2012 and 2020.
"This country's out of money and we better start thinking," said co-chairman Erskine Bowles. Without "tough choices," he said, "we're on the most predictable path toward an economic crisis that I can imagine."
» Read the story: U.S. Debt Proposal Would Cut Social Security, Taxes, Medicare [Bloomberg]
» U.S. Deficit Commission Recommends Changes to Social Security [Fox News]
» Deficit Plan Scraps Pentagon Jets, Tanks, Trucks [Wired magazine]
» Proposals By Deficit Commission Chairs Not Likely To Sway Congress [Forbes]
» The fiscal commission reports -- sort of [The Washington Post]
» Deficit panel offers 'painful' program for U.S. [Los Angeles Times]
» Panel Weighs Deep Cuts in Tax Breaks and Spending [The New York Times]
In other news:
» Parcel bomb was set to go off in plane over the US, British police say [The Telegraph]
» Cortland fraternity members face hazing, drug charges [WSYR-TV Channel 9]
» People line up in Troy on Wednesday for opening of Dinosaur [Albany Times Union]
» Auburn City Council approves hiring of two new police officers [The Auburn Citizen]
» New York Special Olympics return to Syracuse in 2011 [centralny.ynn.com]
» Oil spill's toxic trade-off: Dispersion chemicals made oil more toxic to marine life [Nature News]
» DuPont storage tank blast victims identified; probe continues [The Buffalo News]
» Carrols Corp. concerned about Burger King locations as third quarter profit falls [Central New York Business Journal]
» Prize-winning Latina journalist Torregrosa dispels misconceptions about US immigration [The Daily Orange]


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How do you select your up-and-coming supervisors? If you are like most leaders you look to the superworkers for your candidates.
The Superworker
The Superworker does what he or she is required to do and more. You can count on him to work autonomously. You can rely on her can-do mindset about her work. You notice that your superworkers have attracted followers among their peers - they answer questions and rally the troops on a daily basis.
The Superworker might be a young whippersnapper with great education but not an extensive amount of experience. You notice them because of their intellect and you see potential in them. Or your particular Superworker might be a long-time employee whose desirable traits are experience and loyalty to the company. They might not have the same educational credentials, but they have bootstrapped their way into a valuable level of expertise.
You might be considering tapping either of these two individuals on the shoulder for supervisory responsibility, but wait just a minute.
Supervisor vs. Team Leader
The Superworker is one who does the content of the job - the Supervisor's role is to help others do it. Sure, there are plenty of roles out there where the Supervisor is a player/coach combo, where they are doing the work alongside the people they lead. But consider whether the Supervisor role you are filling is a team leader or a true supervisor. The team leader doesn't have responsibility for hiring, disciplining, etc. They are solely accountable for the effective flow of work. Your informal leader can be effective here, because he or she has the interpersonal skills to attract people to the work.
A Supervisor will also handle hiring, firing, discipline and scheduling in most instances. The Supervisor comes with accompanying authority from the company, and this changes his or her relationship with the rest of the people on the work team. There are several likely outgrowths of this situation:
New Role Calls for Different Skills
- The person who used to be the post-work bar buddy might now be perceived as the long arm of the law, and therefore excluded from the informal relationships that they used to be part of.
- The change in the responsibilities in the new Supervisor's own mind can cause them to oversteer or be heavy handed in how they relate to their former peers.
- The new Supervisor can have a difficult time separating from the old comfortable technical tasks, and avoid the real supervisory portions of their new job description. So you don't really have a supervisor in function - only in name.
The new Supervisor needs more in the way of interpersonal capabilities, because they have several potentially difficult jobs to do:
- Separate themselves from their former peer group without alienating them so they can be effective in performance management. Perceived favoritism is one of the potential consequences of failure to separate, and that can cause legal problems for the company as well as performance problems in the department they supervise.
- Communication skills and process knowledge for setting expectations and providing performance feedback. The goal of performance feedback is to obtain the desired results , not to throw one's authority around.
- Results focus and context. The day to day operation is important, but the Supervisor benefits the company most when he or she can connect today's activity with the impact on the company's bottom line and overall strategic direction.
- Willingness to become the voice of management. A Supervisor spoils the soup when they give an instruction accompanied by a comment like "I know this is stupid, but management says we have to ......." This is an attempt to maintain rapport with the individual contributors for which the supervisor is responsibile, but it compromises his or her effectiveness as a leader representing the company's interests.
Some individuals come to the workplace with interpersonal skills that are observable, and they are probably some of the easier individuals to transition to the more interpersonally-focused role of supervisor. There are, of course, other qualifications to be considered beyond being a "nice guy", but human relations skills are really the combination of readily trainable behaviors and supporting habits of thought that are not as easy to instill. You can train them in skill areas and provide a supportive work climate, but THEY have to make the choice to develop the habits of thought that support the role in which they are placed.
If you are planning to take no chances and develop them for the Superworker to Supervisor role shift, recognize that it is probably the biggest single career change that an individual will make. It is to your advantage to start the process of preparing them before they are assigned to a Supervisor role. Transition to leadership is not the same as transformation into a leader. If you delay in helping them to come along, you will be subjecting the people that report to them to a process of supervisory trial and error. And who among you would like to be tried and erred upon until your boss gets it right? 'Nuff said.
For more than 20 years, Summit has assisted client companies by providing the interpersonal skill development, attitudinal development process, and goals and results focus that enable successful transition to Supervisor roles.


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The Annville-Cleona School Board's negotiating team has rejected a two-year proposal from its teachers offering an increase of 4.1 percent per year, the Annville-Cleona Education Association announced last night.
The teachers' union says the offer included health care contributions of 5 percent the first year and 6 percent the next. The board has been seeking health care contributions of 5 to 9 percent, the teachers, 5 to 8 percent.
Teachers say their latest offer was consistent with a fact finder's report that had been rejected by both sides and that offered a 4.1 percent increase in each of four years.
"This two-year deal was a one-time offer to allow for the current school board to have a settlement for the 2007-08 school year and be able to continue negotiating a contract for future years while saving the district money," said teacher Raymond Kreiser of the ACEA negotiating team.
The teachers' union is seeking a five-year contract with pay increases of 4.4, 4.29, 4.29, 4.29 and 4 percent, including movement in the step pay scale, Kreiser said. The school board has offered pay increases of 3.9 percent the first year and 4.1 percent in each of the last four years of a five-year pact, also including step movement.
Kreiser said the result of the board's offer would be teachers ranking lowest in Lebanon County and contributing more to health care than all but one other district.
Annville-Cleona teachers were on strike four days in May and said they will strike at the beginning of the next school year if no contract is in place.
Contract talks began in January 2006. Annville-Cleona teachers have worked without a contract since Aug. 31.
The board previously rejected a fact-finder's report, and both sides are now preparing for nonbinding arbitration.
He said the district would pay $24,000 more over two years in the teachers' latest proposal overall.
Kreiser said the district is losing about $22,000 a month by not being enrolled in the Lebanon County Health Care Consortium. The consortium came into being during the last contract, but enrollment is proposed under the new pact. Over two years, he said the district would save $500,000 in health care costs.


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As well as superfast speeds, we know you also expect consistent, reliable network coverage, which is why we give you all the coverage checker tools you need. A mobile phone should be mobile, so you can live, play and work to the fullest.
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Compatibility: If you bring your own device, make sure it's not locked to other networks and is compatible with the Optus network: 3G (UMTS 900MHz/2100MHz) and 4G Plus (FDD LTE 700 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 /TD LTE 2300 MHz). Coverage availability will vary depending on your device compatibility and location. Check coverage above based on your address and device.


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The former bookkeeper of two Covington companies was convicted this week of stealing up to $150,000 from her employers, slowly over more than a decade, to pay credit card bills and buy her husband a lawn mower.
Her husband, a federal law enforcement agent, also was charged but was acquitted at the trial in St. Tammany Parish.
Deborah Denise Black, 40, of Madisonville, worked for two companies run by the same family -- Gallinghouse & Associates, a marketing company, and G&A Publishing.
In 2009, one of the companies failed to pay a vendor, checked the books and discovered the missing money, according to St. Tammany Parish Assistant District Attorney Ken Dohre.
Black had been writing checks from the account for 12 years to pay credit card bills and buy personal items, eventually stealing $154,000, said Rick Wood, a spokesman for the district attorney's office.
Black and her husband, William Matthew Black, were charged in February 2010 with two counts of theft over $500 and bank fraud.
Wood said the husband was not suspected of having participated in the thefts, only of having benefited from them.
The defense requested a trial before a judge rather than a jury.
According to trial testimony, Deborah Black earned a salary of $23,000 in 2000. That year, she stole $20,000, doubling her salary, the prosecutor said. The pattern continued until 2008, when Black was earning $37,000 and stealing just as much.
After two days of testimony, Judge William Knight found her guilty on the two theft counts -- one for each of the two companies -- but acquitted her of the bank fraud charge.
William Black, an agent with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was found innocent on all charges.
Gallinghouse & Associates is a 25-year-old marketing company whose clients include Acme Oyster House, the St. Tammany Parish Library and the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission, according to its website. G&A Publishing produces niche magazines including Parade of Homes, Sophisticated Woman, and Jefferson Life. Both companies are housed at the same address on West 21st Avenue in Covington.
A spokeswoman declined to comment, citing pending civil litigation.
The Blacks have sued the two companies and the Gallinghouse family for damages, according to court records. Their petition, filed in June 2010, states that they were wrongfully accused of theft that led to emotional distress, career complications and defamation of character.
In response, the Gallinghouse family and its companies filed a counterclaim, citing damages including lost income, injury to reputation and attorney's fees.
A hearing in the civil case, before Judge William J. Crain, is scheduled for Sept. 29.
Deborah Black will be sentenced on the criminal conviction on Sept. 22. She is facing up to 10 years in prison and an order to pay restitution. While prosecutors allege that Black swindled $154,000, the total to be repaid will be determined by the judge.
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Wanted to try my hand at the cute Mary Janes that I've seen on CC. Need more practice but happy with this first pair! Thank You Pionilaakso for the pattern!
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2012: Looking back at Hurricane Sandy
Friday, December 28, 2012 3:39 PM
Gas and power in limited supply; Residents wait in line for hours to fill up and charge up
If you're part of the Twitterverse, chances are you used #njgas and #njpower after Sandy. When the power went out across the state, it caused chaos at the pumps. Drivers lined up in their cars and their cans to purchase gas to charge generators and vehicles. After a few days of long lines and frustrated residents, Gov. Christie implemented a gas rationing system. (Photo by Robert Sciarrino/The Star-Ledger)
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FDA has cracked down on misleading claims and warns consumers about potentially harmful products marketed to prevent or treat diabetes.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to 15 companies regarding illegally marketed diabetes products that are in violation of federal law. These products are either dietary supplement products or unapproved prescription drugs with claims that they "prevent and treat diabetes" and "can replace medicine in the treatment of diabetes."
FDA is warning consumers to stop using these products since they may harmful, and their use may interfere with receiving the necessary medical treatment for diabetes. More information is provided in FDA's "Illegally Sold Diabetes Treatments," which includes the news release, warning letters issued, and a consumer update.