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GRAND BLANC, MI – A Grand Blanc Township trustee's idea to unify police and fire under one leader does not hold much appeal for the Grand Blanc City Council.
While both the township and the city share the same fire department, they have separate police departments and city officials say they don't see the need for change.
"It's something I don't think is going to be an issue in the city. It hasn't been brought to us in a formal matter," said Mayor Sue Soderstrom, who also expressed appreciation and respect toward the firefighters.
Recently,Grand Blanc Township Trustee Scott Bennett recently proposed that the township explore the idea of a public safety director, pointing to the pending retirement of Fire Chief Jim Harmes.
The idea – which would could involve cross-training employees as both police and firefighters – is only in a very early stage and Bennett has said he doesn't know how much a switch may cost or any savings the district could see from it.
John Freel, city council member, said that unless a strong argument comes to the city, "it's safe to say, we're not going down that road."
Other members of the city council supported Soderstrom and Freel's comments on the issue.
The joint fire department is overseen by a fire commission with representatives from both municipalities.
City Manager Paul Brake also added that there has not been any discussion of the public safety director on the staff level.
A strong showing of Grand Blanc firefighters attended Wednesday's meeting.
"We have a great fire department. We have great police departments. Why try to fix what isn't broken," said Grand Blanc Firefighter Michael Hertzberg. "Please do not allow (the idea of a public safety director) to creep into our community. Please do not allow our police department, our police and fire services to be sub-par for the incredible residents of our community."
Harmes commended the firefighters at Wednesday's meeting and thanked the board for speaking out against the idea.
In addition to Harmes' upcoming retirement, Grand Blanc Police Chief Steve Solomon retired last month after 27 years in the city. The city is looking to for Solomon's replacement.
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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – Edvard Grieg's "Holberg Suite" is one of those pieces you're likely to throw on the CD player when the need strikes for heartrending melodies and luscious harmonies. But, as Alabama Symphony conductor Christopher Confessore pointed out Friday, it isn't performed in the concert hall all that often.
This must be a joy to perform, and the orchestra expressed as much at this Classical Masters program in Brock Recital Hall. Scored for strings alone, the forces were reduced to 22 players, which Confessore fashioned into a tight ensemble that allowed accents and dynamic swells to emerge transparently.
Based on the Baroque dance suite model, this intimate work was given a further dimension of romantic lyricism by this group, best illustrated in the fervent "Air," to which cellist Andrew Dunn contributed enchanting solo work. Concertmaster Daniel Szasz infused energy and spirit into the "Rigaudon," both in his solos and section leadership.
Christopher Confessore, conductor
Jay Evan, trombonist
Music by Grieg, Rota and Mozart
The orchestra's principal trombonist Jay Evans, whose talents are not often appreciated in the back of the orchestra, was out front for Nino Rota's "Concerto per Trombone e Orchestra." Rota is best known for his scores for "The Godfather," "The Godfather, Part II" and several Fellini films. This concerto, however, composed four years before the first "Godfather" movie, hasn't the slightest hint of cinema. Instead, it is a serious virtuoso work with challenges for the soloist at every turn, which Evans met admirably.
At times a bit thorny and dissonant, the first movement takes the trombone to the high reaches of the instrument in a flurry of quick passages. The more introspective Lento movement is touching and poignant, which gave Evans a chance to reveal his full, well-rounded tone, a hint of vibrato contributing to the wistful ambiance. The rhythmic drive in the finale capped a sparkling performance from Evans and ASO.
The concert closed with an energetic, appropriately stormy reading of Mozart's Symphony No. 25, written when the composer was 17. Although the scoring includes an unusual (for the 18th century) battery of four horns, this performance could have benefitted from more intimacy and precision. The Menuetto brought the work into sharper focus with a woodwind trio, the final Allegro driving home the young Mozart's uncommon decision to deploy the horns for a supreme workout.

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Local paddlers had some home field advantage during last week's U.S. Canoe and Kayak National Championships on the Allegheny River.
"It is an awesome experience having the USCA Nationals come to our section of the Allegheny River for marathons and Chapman State Park for sprints," Paul Gruber of the Allegheny River Competitive Paddlers said. "For the competitive paddling community across North America, the USCA Nationals importance ranks at the top."
"Think of what the World Series is to Major League Baseball, the Super Bowl to the NFL, or Daytona 500 to NASCAR," Gruber said. "That is what the Nationals mean to us competitive paddlers."
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Paul Gruber (left) and Steve Martin of the Allegheny River Competitive Paddlers pose with the trophy they won for finishing first in the C-2 man senior marathon — fifth overall in C-2 man — Saturday during the U.S. National Canoe and Kayak Championships.
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Lisa Bainey (left) and Teresa Stout, both of the Allegheny River Competitive Paddlers, race in the canoe marathon (C-2 women division) Saturday on the Allegheny River during the U.S. Canoe and Kayak Championships.
With low water levels having an impact on how much water the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was able to release from Kinzua Dam for the marathons, being familiar with the river gave local paddlers a significant edge.
"The advantage this year was big simply because the Army Corps' water release for the marathons was not as large as in previous years," Gruber said. "The Allegheny River Competitive Paddlers knew exactly where the deeper, faster channels of water were. The river was at nearly the same level for the races as it was the dozens of times we practiced it."
Low-water levels increase the importance of knowing the territory or being able to accurately evaluate the water quickly.
When the Corps of Engineers can release at a higher level, "all the competitors needed to do was paddle as fast as they could right down the middle of the river," Gruber said. "That levels the field for everyone, no river reading necessary."
In some of the marathons, stand-up paddleboarding for example, there were only a few entrants. In others, there were more. "In the largest mass start of the Nationals, a field of 53 men in marathon C-1s lined up from shore and waited for the gun to go off," Gruber said. "That was an unbelievable sight."
He finished 11th out those 53 - third among the senior (50-59) age category.
Among the ARCP members, those placing in their age group or overall in the marathon events were: Miranda Gruber and Laura Martin, first (overall), C-2 standard women; Miranda Gruber and Dana Leet, first (open), C-2 standard mixed; Lisa Bainey and Paul Gruber, first (overall), C-2 standard mixed; Steve Martin and Teresa Stout, fifth (senior), C-2 mixed national championship; Randy Bailey with Paul Etchepare, first (overall), C-2 man/junior; Fran Kopta with Dustin Aharrah, fourth (overall) C-2 man/youth; Bainey and Stout, third (senior), C-2 women; Steve Stoddard, first (overall), C-1 stock man; Ken Gerg, third (grand veteran 2), C-1 man; Kopta, sixth (open), C-1 man; Paul Gruber, third (senior), C-1 man; Steve Martin, third (senior), C-1 man; Mark Kopta, sixth (senior), C-1 man; Bill Kostra, fifth (veteran 1), C-1 man; Laura Martin, second (senior), C-1 woman; Gerg with Laverne Young, first (grand veteran 2), C-2 men; Paul Gruber and Steve Martin, first (senior) fifth (overall), C-2 men; Kostra with David Armstrong, third (veteran 1), C-2 men; Fran Kopta and Mark Kopta, first (overall), C-2 standard men; Pat Anderson and Leet, second (senior), C-2 standard men; Jay Skinner, fourth (senior), K-1 sea kayak man.
Bainey and Bailey (C-2 mixed) took first overall in the orienteering and Tina Fischer came in second in the K-1 woman class. Fischer also took first in her division of the biathlon event.
Local paddlers also fared well in the sprints: Fischer, second (master), K-1 woman; Bailey, first (master), C-1 man; Paul Gruber, first (overall), C-1 man; Steve Martin, second (senior), C-1 man; Gerg, ninth (veteran), C-1 man; Stout with Kara Frey, third, C-2 woman/bantam; Paul Gruber and Stout, first (overall), C-2 mixed; Bainey and Steve Martin, third (master), C-2 mixed; Bainey and Stout, first (overall), C-2 women; Paul Gruber and Steve Martin, first (overall), C-2 men; Gerg with Young, sixth (veteran), C-2 men; and Bailey with Etchepare, first, C-2 man/junior.
Full results may be found at www.uscanoe.com.


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About to convert a 2004 VW Jetty TDI. Anyone have any thoughts?
In 2006, I bought a very cheap '83 Mercedes 300 TD wagon and had it converted. I had four good years of grease miles. It didn't run well in the winter. I saved a lot of money on gas, but basically put so much into keeping a 28 year old car running, I just about broke even. No major problems with the Greasecar kit. It was always the car.
Of course, I loved the enviro aspects, but mostly the idea of not supporting the oil industry was worth every minute of collecting, filtering, tinkering, and eventually pushing it down the road. I pulled the kit out of the car when it was junked in April. Very surprising my wife never stabbed me while waiting for a tow truck.
Spent a few months saving up and recently bought a 2004 Jetta Wagon TDI in Atlanta. It's in very good shape with only 75k miles. Got about 45 mpg on the 800 mile drive home. Nice to have working windows, stereo, ac, and not get rained on (the Benz leaked like a sieve.)
I am weighing options in the next few months. I am an experience grease cleaner with a good supply and a filtering system in place.
Right now, I am considering everything from biodiesel to driving to Greasecar in Mass and having them install a new kit. I know the VW has a different kit. Is anyone interested in a 15 gallon rectangular Greasecar tank?
And more importantly, does anyone have any input or ideas? Starting a family and "dependable" is the key right now.
I had on '02 Jetta and now have an '06. They both take to grease just fine.
If the conversion is done properly, I see no reliability issues. Long term longevity remains a question. Some people have seen problems develop in 50,000 or so miles; other have gone 200K without a problem. There is considerable discussion of this on the TDIClub forum. And ou wantto join that club anyway, just for general TDI information. The knowledge is cast, but with a pretty strong anti-WVO bias.
My personal feeling is that WVO is a better choice than biodiesel, but of course tehy both have advantages.
And I might be interested in that rectangular tank. I just got an '84 Mercedes and am considering converting it.
I've got an '02 Jetta TDI GC, over 10,000 miles on grease no problems at all. Very dependable. My girlfriend's got an '03, same thing, no problems. If you're worried about the installation procedure, I recommend buying the GC installation DVD, as it shows you exactly how to install the kit on this exact car ('03 Jetta). I've only installed kits on Jettas, but I image it's very similar to your Mercedes, maybe a few minor caveats. You could probably even use the same kit, you'd just have to sacrafice some trunk space for the rectangular tank.
I HIGHLY recommend getting a Frost Heater (http://www.frostheater.com/). They're made specifically for TDIs. It's different than a dipstick or block heater in that it connects into the coolant line and heats the actual coolant directly. Plug it in an hour or two before startup(depending on ambient temperature), and you get hot air blowing out the vents right away! Not only that but your switchover-to-wvo time is greatly reduced since the engine is pre-heated.
I have an '03 that has about 32k since it was converted. Yours is different because it's the PD TDI motor. It has the high pressure unit injectors instead of a pump...but nonetheless it's still a diesel engine and it will run fine on grease. You never know what's going to happen to your motor for sure, but pretty much just do what you can on a regular basis to think about longevity the same way you would any other car. Get regular oil changes (maybe even cut them in half to 5k), change your air filters, fuel filters, do a diesel purge or sea foam injector treatment every once in a while, pay attention to how the car starts after it's been sitting overnight, etc. And the other thing that's really important is to use the 2 tank kit the right way. Always purge and drive on diesel for a few minutes after. Don't switch until the engine is at full operating temperature. Use clean oil, etc.
Phil, did you delete your EGR? I thought I read something about that on another forum.
'03 Jetta TDI
I have not deleted the EGR, though it is a good idea to. Just not that easy on my year car.
Also see this post by 1984George: http://greasecar.com/forums/grease-board/please-criticize-this-tdi-grease-guide
I've kind of slacked off since that post to be honest. I removed my FPHE and just run the basic greasecar kit now. I've been changing my engine oil religiously at 5k miles....once slipped to 5500. I sometimes collect and heat, settle and filter, but usually I buy high quality centrifuged oil for 2 bucks a gallon that has been tested less than 500ppm water content (diesel fuel standards) and very clean. I have over 10k miles on the same filter this time.
As far as heat goes, the '04s and up don't need any extra heat. If you ask Greasecar they will tell you that the PDs run really hot and since the fuel travels down through the cylinder head, it gets heated significantly to get viscosity where it needs to be before combustion. I still share the view of the engine being the final heat exchanger on any TDI. I tested the temperature of my injectors when running on grease and they are at about 185 degrees. This is with no FPHE or anything. Granted, I live in a mild climate.
It's always going to be experimental. My thinking now is to just have fun with it and do what you can to maintain the car. But don't worry about bad things happening to your engine. There's plenty of things that can go wrong with a vehicle that doesn't burn vegetable oil. I like greasecar's way of thinking. they believe in their product, and they have success with it. And they don't even stress all the extra add on stuff. They are still in business so they must be doing something right.
My car is running great and I'm keeping up with the maintenance. Whatever happens, happens.
Now getting away from my rant, go for it and have fun with your PD TDI greasecar.
'03 Jetta TDI
Huge thanks to everyone. I just learned an awful lot in a short period of time. This will really help as I weigh my options. Phil, I still have the 15-gallon Greasecar tank and I am in NJ if you are still interested.
Is that rectangular tank only 15 gallons?
Art -
I have a veggiebug(98) - ~50,000 miles and still running strong. I also have a suburban(99) and have ~40k miles - with the burb(this summer) I went to chicago then down to auburn al - 3200 miles and cost me $40 for both trips!
Good Luck and have fun!
Yes, the 15 gallon tank. Let me know if you are interested.
I thought the rectanguklar tank was more than 15 gallons, but I see from the Greasecar products page that is correct. It's probably not worth shipping (I'm in northern Connecticut) but if you are driving up to Greasecar to install a kit, let me know and maybe I'll meet you somewhere.
I have a 98 Jetta TDi that I bought in Jan. 05 with 129K mi. In Oct. 05 I began running veggie oil & do to this day now at 391K mi. on the car. I did finally have to have the injector pump replaced at 345,000 miles for $2,000.00 BUT it was still running fine. A seal had gone out & it was spraying fuel / veggie oil & made quite a mess. Undercoated my car with a carmel like glaze, so hey rust proofed! I think it had did it's job so on I go. These diesels just keep going.
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Pre-prom mock crash to open Mount Si student eyes
Instilling harsh lessons for high school juniors and seniors, Mount Si High School will hold a mock crash Thursday, May 13, on Schusman Avenue.
The mock accident is meant to show the results of bad decision-making by student drivers. It comes two days before the Mount Si prom, Saturday, May 13.
"It's really an impactful event. We do it to save lives," said Charlie Kinnune, Mount Si's Associated Student Body advisor. "It is party season."
A combined effort by Mount Si ASB and Valley police and fire departments, the crash simulation dramatizes a pre-prom party and depicts the consequences of underage drinking.
A mandatory event for all upperclassmen, the crash begins in the gym with a video setting up the scenario and ends with a memorial for a student who dies in the mock crash. For more information, call the high school at (425) 831-8100.
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Thin Pork Chops with Raisin Mustard Nut Relish
Submitted by: Robert Del Grande
The natural combination of mustard with pork raises the bar even higher with California raisins.
- 6 each thin cut bone-in pork chops (6 ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon peanut or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
Raisin Mustard Nut Relish
- 3/4 cup California raisins
- 1/4 cup roasted almonds (1 ounce), chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black peppercorn
Searing Chops
In large skillet over high heat, heat oil until very hot. Sear pork chops, turning and cooking until rare to medium rare. Shingle pork chops in baking dish. Sprinkle with fennel seeds, salt and pepper. Transfer pork chops to oven at 350°F for about 25 minutes to finish cooking (internal temperature 160°F).
Preparing Relish
Meanwhile, measure raisins into a bowl and cover with warm water; let stand until slightly plumped. Drain and discard water. Roughly chop or mince and combine with chopped nuts, mustards, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl; mix well and set aside.
To Serve
Arrange chops on serving platter or 6 individual dinner plates. Top each with a spoonful of relish, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories 720 (67% from fat); Total Fat 54g (sat 18g, mono 25g, poly 6g, trans 0g ); Cholesterol 145mg; Protein 40g; Carbohydrate 19g; (Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 15g; ); Iron 3mg; Sodium 400mg; Calcium 99mg; Potassium 740mg
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After upgrading from R2012 to the current release I am more or less unable to use the "import data" interface to import ascii files into the workspace. Anything more complex than some kilobyte csv-files without headers won't work.
Scanning a 5MB tab-separated file with some header lines and a few NAN cells takes minutes and results in an empty matrix. Opening the same file in an editor, e.g. Pluma takes a second and the content looks OK. QtiPlot also imports the file quickly and the visualizing the data works fine.
Trying to use the import function on a large file (500MB) forces MATLAB to crash.
Importing the same files (large and extra large) into the R2012 release on the same machine worked fine. When I use textscan I can process the data normally, all further steps work fine.
Any ideas what could be wrong or how I can make the import function work again? It used to be convenient, as I have quite a variety of single, different-formatted files.
Thanks, Holger
I don't see a lot of traffic here related to the Import Data function. I'm a fan of it, too, but I am not sure I have used it since updating to R2013a. I will try to explore.
In the meantime, I suggest you submit a bug report as well.
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By Col. Matthew D. Redding, Commander, 598th Transportation BrigadeApril 9, 2013
As the morning rain ended and the Moroccan sun began to dry the ground, members of U.S. Transportation Command's Joint Task Force - Port Opening emerged from the pier side warehouse ready to provide a valuable capability to this year's African Lion exercise.
African Lion is a joint and combined annual exercise sponsored by the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, scheduled by U.S. Africa Command, executed by Marine Force Africa and hosted by Morocco's Royal Armed Forces.
Units within Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's 597th and 598th Transportation Brigades play a vital role with JTF-PO.
"We are here to work with our host nation partners and support the mission objectives of USTRANSCOM and USAFRICOM," stated Lieutenant Colonel Marcilyn Patterson, the commander of JTF-PO for African Lion '13 (Commander 838th Trans Bn SDDC). "Here in the support side of JTF-PO, we have to make sure we meet the objectives of our higher headquarters and match them against the mission needs for the maneuver Joint Task Force," she added.
JTF-PO members consisted of elements from the 839th Transportation Battalion, Livorno, Italy; 688th Rapid Port Opening Element at Fort Eustis, Va; and U.S. Naval Reserve 107th Expeditionary Port Unit headquartered in Raleigh, N.C.
"We couldn't be more joint," said Sgt. 1st Class Philip Goodwin, JTF-PO J-1 NCOIC. "We have Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines all working side by side in the port here in Agadir to accomplish the same mission. We have trained hard for this for months and it is exciting to see it in action."
"The Joint Task Force - Port Opening (JTF-PO) is very well suited to a fast port entry situation like we have here in Agadir," explained Major Joseph Borovicka of the 688th Rapid Port Opening Element (RPOE), the Surface Element for the JTF-PO. "The habitual joint relationships, rapid port opening skill sets, and cargo distribution experience in the JTF-PO are serving us well in this environment, and I believe we're bringing real value-added to the entry stage of this exercise."
This CJCS-level exercise will involve more than 1,400 U.S. military personnel as part of USAFRICOM. The exercise begins with troops from different services and nations arriving in early April and joining more than 900 Moroccan RAF in various regions of the Kingdom to take part in the
annual exercise.
African lion is designed to improve interoperability and mutual understanding of each nation's military tactics, techniques and procedures. The exercise involved military cargo shipped by commercial carriers and use of the Marine Pre-Position program vessel the United States Naval Ship the Dahl. Over 400 pieces of military cargo, containers of supply, trucks and trailers were deployed to support starting the exercise.
"Our success on this operation has been determined by the great partnership we share with the members of JTF-PO," said Capt. Ania Driscoll, officer in charge of vessel preparation and cargo operations for the 14th Marine Regimental AAOG. "Every member of the JTF-PO has been helpful in making our efforts meet the exercise objectives and we are really glad to be deployed with them here and supporting our Moroccan friends and partners."
Commander Eric Gunn, the EPU 107 commander attested to the importance of this annual bi-lateral exercise with the Moroccan military. "The Moroccans have been great to work with. It's been gratifying to work with Moroccan civilians and military members alike, and know that both the U.S. and Morocco are benefitting from this outstanding training opportunity."


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Sounds an awful lot like wii music...
This is pretty much a rip off, but my Idea for a Wii game is where you use the Wiimote and the Nunchuk as drum sticks and you play it alot like Guitar Hero. I'm not sure on the controls just yet, for when you need to make certain sounds, but I think I would have it so you have a drumset on the screen and you bang in the direction of the drum you need. Not bad, huh?
Thats a cool idea. I think there is going to be competition for Mr. Miyamoto.
But seriously, it sounds great.
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The big problem would be that you get your stick to the drum you want and then swing but in the motion part it moves over a drum and it would get very irritating
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sounds cool, but i rather just wait for guitar hero 3 for wii :P


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Hello Maki and Sushi opened its second location on Inya Road six months ago in what is quickly becoming a trendy, albeit still short and traffic snarled, stretch in Yangon.
Along with Hello Maki and Sushi there is a gourmet ice cream shop and revitalised colonial hotel; there is no overpriced cupcake boutique, as of yet.
Hello Maki and Sushi offers a large menu that includes the expected: sushi and sashimi, as well as an extensive range of tempura, noodles and grilled items.
I started with the sashimi moriawase (K7000) that included tuna, salmon, crab stick, squid, octopus, sea bass and mackerel.
The stifling cab ride to the restaurant gave me doubts about just how fresh any of the city's sashimi could be, but salmon, tuna, edamame, sake (Japanese rice wine) and other key ingredients are shipped in regularly from Japan and Norway.
The nigiri mix (K5200) used similar fish as the sashimi, but also included a California roll, tamago (Japanese omelet) and shrimp nigiri.
The California hand roll (K1200) is actually three ice-cream-cone-sized rolls that are a great value for a quick lunch.
Tonkatsu (fried pork, K2800) and saba shiroyaki (broiled mackerel, K2600) are both nice alternatives for those who might think raw fish is best used as bait while angling in the Ayeyarwaddy. The pork was crispy without being oily. The mackerel was not overly fishy.
The fantastic service is highlighted by manager U Sithu Maung whose six years spent working at Dubai's upscale hotels is evident in his attention to detail and the needs of his customers, many of whom he greets by name.
For group dining the private room is a great option. Like the entire restaurant it has a simple, minimalist appeal.
For the month of November Hello Maki and Sushi will be offering 25 percent off food. An additional discount will soon be rolled out for international school students.
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West St. John High will hold a black history program Feb. 28 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. The program's theme is "Voices of the Civil Rights." Advisory classes will contribute two activities.Treshaun Trench has been selected to represent West St. John High at the Trailblazers Camp at Nicholls State University this summer.
Students are invited to join the track and field team. Practice is held weekdays after school on the track, beginning at 2:50 p.m.
The WSJ Chapter of the National Art Honor Society will present its second annual art show Feb. 24. The members will showcase their artistic accomplishments.


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HILLSBOROUGH – Police said a 61-year-old Milford man was seriously injured when a bulldozer ran over his arm and leg at Osterman's Nursery this morning.
Dennis Brandt was repairing a John Deere 450D bulldozer shortly before 9:30 a.m. at 49 Wertsville Road. Witnesses told police Brandt jump-started the vehicle with a screwdriver but the machine was in gear and began moving forward once started, running over Brandt's leg and arm.
The bulldozer continued forward, striking two lawn mowers and tractor and plowing through a garage door before coming to a stop.
Police said Brandt sustained serious injuries to both his left arm and left leg and was flown to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was being treated for non life threatening injuries.


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California Senate Moves to Protect Jobs of Victims of Gender-Based Violence
The Senate today passed SB 400 (Jackson), co-sponsored by LAS-ELC, which would protect the employment of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. SB 400 would ensure that employers make appropriate workplace accommodations for victims, and that people experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking are not terminated for disclosing their victim status.
"This legislation is essential for ensuring the safety of all employees in the workplace and for protecting the economic security of survivors of abuse," said staff attorney Rachael Langston. "Without the means to support themselves and their children, survivors often feel they have no choice but to remain in a violent relationship."
The Legal Aid Society–Employment Law Center is a co-sponsor of the bill, along with the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence and the California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA).


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VIRGINIA (www.incnow.tv) -- A man from Delphos, Ohio is among the dead in that massive car pile-up Sunday in Carroll County, Virginia.
Police say 24-year-old Andrew Katbi was driving a car that rear ended a semi in the southbound lanes of I-77.
Two other people were killed in massive wreck. Katbi was a law student at Duke University and was just weeks away from graduating.
Investigators say heavy fog was a contributing factor to the 95-vehicle pileup.
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A Great Day Out
Saturday was one of the greatest days I've spent in Melbourne. After a long night out celebrating two friends' birthdays, I slept in. After a restful night, my friends and I went downtown to Melbourne Central where we were to meet a tour. But not any kind of tour: a chocoholic tour of Melbourne.
The chocolate tour was lead by a woman who reminded us of Mary Poppins because she was holding an open umbrella the whole time (it wasn't raining) that had lots of chocolates on it and had a flower decorated bag from which she kept pulling out chocolates for us.
Her name was Isabel. Isabel would bring us from chocolate shop to chocolate shop, telling us about their history, the way they made their chocolate and most importantly she would bring out freshly made chocolates from the store. She must have gotten a liking to us because any left over she would give to us. Also the store owners and sometimes the chef themselves would tell us about what we were eating, in which order to eat it and how to eat it. This tour made me feel like I was touring Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. We ended the tour at a café where we were served freshly baked chocolate muffins and any drink of our choice. I usually have a great tolerance for chocolate intake but I'm pretty sure I had reached my limit.
We then went to the city museum for an exhibit on myths of Melbourne which was really weird. We also took a look at the exhibits on the history of Melbourne, at the gold vaults used during the Gold Rush and at the Governor's attendant's home and lifestyle. The hallways of the museum were also filled with political cartoons which were explained for people like us who know nothing about Australian politics. We learned so much! After that, we strolled through the Fitzroy Gardens where we saw twelve brides with their party. It was beautiful out and between the beautiful flora and the brides I felt like I was in the middle of a photo shoot.
We then went to the Docklands which is the area along the Yarra River lined with fancy restaurants, beautiful yachts and a modern art sculpture competition. After some time by the water, we went back inland on Lygon St which is always busy because it is packed with stores, restaurants and gelato shops. We ate dinner at a Lebanese restaurant. The food was delicious and they provided customers with entertainment. There was a belly dancer with long black hair in a blue outfit decorated with white beads that was going from table to table. We had been there for about twenty minutes when the belly dancer comes over to our table for the third time but this time she asked me to dance with her. I tried talking my way out of it but she would not take no for an answer. So I started belly dancing with her, following her instructions. People started clapping to the beat of the music while we were dancing. It was so much fun! The food was delicious and filling but we still had room for gelato as always. I got Baccio (hazelnut and chocolate) and Arabic coffee but there are innumerable flavors: nutella, passion fruit, lychee, tiramisu, honeycomb, nougat, anything you could think of they had. We then headed home where we spent the rest of the night hanging out and talking.


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For more than four decades, the Staten Island Mall has been the only attraction of its kind in town. It opened in 1973 as our first big indoor shopping center.
Today, the New Springville complex remains a landmark.
Featuring Macy's, Sears and JCPenney as large anchor stores for several dozen retailers of all kinds, the two-story Mall lures more than 12 million shoppers a year.
But it faces relentless competition from New Jersey.
Unlike the situation in New York, shopping at popular malls in Woodbridge, Menlo Park, Short Hills and Paramus — all within an easy drive for Staten Islanders — means you don't have to pay a state sales tax.
And many Islanders simply consider it more pleasant to shop and save at those modern, up-to-date facilities rather than nearby at the aging Staten Island Mall
Now major competition is looming closer to home.
Due to open in 2016 next to the Staten Island Ferry terminal in St. George is Empire Outlets, which will become the first brand-name discount center in New York City.
We eagerly look forward to the benefits this will bring to local shoppers and to our improving economy.
The Mall expanded in 1993 and it was planning to do so again in 2008 before the Great Recession got in the way.
At this point, the owner, General Growth Properties, which operates 120 shopping centers nationwide, is considering big changes at the Staten Island Mall.
Reportedly, according to documents filed with the city, the plans include expanding by more than one third into what will become in 2017 a 1.67-million-square-foot mega-mall.
Much of this is based on making changes to the currently underused parking expanse at the 85-acre Mall. It was built to accommodate over 7,000 cars.
The blueprint for change is said to feature an "aesthetically pleasing" redesign that makes storefronts visible on Richmond Avenue, which is the main approach.
The entrance would turn into a pedestrian-friendly plaza, with greenery and areas to present community events.
The plans for the Mall is set to include a 40,000-square-foot area for a new department store, a 75,000-square-foot addition to Macy's and more than 112,000 additional square feet of non-department store retail.
There will be a 50,000-square-foot supermarket, 34,000 square feet of new restaurant space and a relocated 10,000-square-foot food court. A 53,000-square-foot cinema space is also on the drawing board.
10 new stores coming
Making up for lost parking will be a three-story garage with room for 1,500 vehicles.
It is reported that a total of 460 new trees will be spread over property at the Staten Island Mall.
Big changes have already gotten under way, with at least 10 new stores due to open by the end of summer.
A Microsoft retail outlet has already made its debut.
The Lego toy store has arrived. So have vendors of Haagen Dazs ice cream and Potatopia, a gourmet potato shop. The openings include L'Occitane En Provence, Aveda, Soma Intimates and M.A.C. Cosmetics. Soon to come are Invicta Watches and Rack Room Shoes.
"The Staten Island Mall will continue to upgrade its retail lineup whenever possible — today and for years to come," said David J. Albertson, senior marketing manager of the Mall. "We are constantly evolving. There are new retailers, new brands and new trends and we try to stay ahead of that."
What attracts merchants to the Mall hasn't changed.
It is located in the heart of Staten Island, usually less than a 30-minute drive from anyplace in the borough of nearly 500,000 people in a relatively affluent community. The estimate is that residents already visit the Mall an average of about half a dozen times per month.
If things go as planned, even more shoppers will soon be going there.
It's about time.


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Man charged with aggravated assault
LEWISTOWN – Dwayne Marlin Rhodes, 43, is charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of simple assault after he broke the jaw of a 47-year-old female, Pennsylvania State Police Lewistown report.
Police said Rhodes punched the woman in the face several times and choked her on Dec. 31 at Alfarata Road off U.S. 522 in Decatur Township.
Police said Rhodes was placed in the Mifflin County Correctional Facility. Bail was set at $25,000.


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Playing at legendary Doubleday Field behind the Baseball Hall of Fame, Stockmeyer pitched a complete game striking out 11 in leading the Forestville Hornets past Chautauqua Lake, 10-2.
The Hornets unearned runs in the first and second inning to take a 2-0 lead.
In the third inning, Forestville padded their lead behind an RBI single by Niko Messina. Matt Cox had an RBI groundout and a bases-loaded walk gave the Hornets a 5-0 lead.
In the sixth inning, Forestville's Nick Scott scored on a Nate Newton double.
Forestville put the game away in the seventh with four more runs as Sean Sheldon led off with a single and moved to third on a Stockmeyer double. Three straight walks scored two runs and a wild pitch scored a third run. The final run for the Hornets was scored on a John Devliger sacrifice fly.
See COOPERSTOWN, Page B2
The Thunderbirds got on the board in the bottom half of the seventh as Aaron Salva drew a lead-off walk. Nick Stewart singled. Both runners would later advance on a groundout and scored on a two-run single by Kai Anderson.
"We could not have asked for better day weather wise," Chautauqua Lake coach Tim Cowan said. "The field was in terrific shape. Both teams had nice day Saturday."
The Thunderbirds used a different pitcher in every inning as eight pitchers combined to strike out eight while giving up four hits and 15 walks.
"To Forestville's credit, they were patient at the plate and took advantage of three mistakes on the field," Cowan added.
"We certainly took the game seriously," Cowan said. "We traveled with 17 and they all played. We cetainly played to win. Both teams cant have a story-book ending. We were fortunate to be on that end last year."
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Are you ready for the final season of "Smallville?" Season 10 premieres 8 p.m. Sept. 24 on the CW. Here's a promo for the upcoming series below.
Here are a few juicy bits:
• Alan Ritchson, who plays "AC" (aka Aquaman) will return for the season finale. Ritchson says this season will be a lot darker, according to Eonline. He says "Aquaman is such a bubble-gummy type of character who doesn't get a lot of respect as a superhero, so to be able to come and play a darker side is going to be a lot of fun."
• Laura Vandervoort, who plays Supergirl, will have a new costume, according to MTV. Vandervoort says "she's in the red and blue, semi-Supergirl uniform, without the S." She also reveals that Kara (Supergirl0 will definitely play a huge role in Clark becoming Superman.
According to other teasers, a possible dead Lex Luthor returns, Chloe picks up the helmet of Dr. Fate and Lois Lane gets strapped to a cross in the middle of a cornfield.


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My little ones are sick...again. Nothing too serious, just pinkeye, but we still have to keep a close watch to make sure that it clears up. This is especially true for baby Grey, as vision is an important part of his learning to crawl. I was starting to feel sorry for myself--why do MY kids get sick so often?!--when it occurred to me that there were so many positives in our favor that I had no right to complain.
1) I am a stay-at-home-mom with a MA in early childhood education and a hair-trigger mentality for taking the kids to the doctor at the slightest sign of illness. So, they don't go without appropriate care or medical attention...ever.
2) My husband's job provides medical insurance; this was a luxury that I lacked growing up.
3) We have at least a dozen pharmacies within driving distance, some open 24 hours.
4) So far, nothing really serious has happened to my babies. Things might have seemed serious at the time (ear-tube surgery), but nothing life-threatening has happened to them.
5) My kiddos are, for the most part, typically developing, bright, happy little ones.
We have a little 4-year-old friend who is currently in the hospital. Basically about 3 feet of his small intestine went necrotic and, as he is a non-verbal kiddo, making the diagnosis was arduous. Once the doctors figured it out, he was air-lifted to Children's Hospital and underwent surgery successfully. But since his bowels were leaking inside of his body for goodness-knows-how-long, he isn't out of trouble yet---he will be hospitalized and on super-strong antibiotics for another few days if all goes well. I was talking to a friend about this little guy, and she said that it was a blessing that the little guy didn't die. A blessing? A blessing would be not getting sick in the first place. Having a child come close to death is not a blessing. If you believe in a god that would allow a child become sick, get hurt, or die, then your view of the world, and your god, are really f*ed up.
The thought of a sick child, who could have possibly died, makes my anxiety spike. Death and injury are hard to deal with for loved ones of any age, but when it happens to children it is even more distressing. Children are sweet, innocent creatures who are not in control of their lives; it is our job to protect them. We do our best as parents to keep kids safe, and living in an industrialized nation certainly helps our chances of raising healthy, happy children. As you might have guessed, developing countries have a much higher infant mortality rate and are considered a much worse place to be a mother (Save the Children). What might come as a shock, however, is that we would be better off if we lived in almost any other industrialized country. Yes, the U.S. is consistently one of the worst industrialized countries for infant mortality rates.
Why, you ask? It's a combination of a lack of universal health care, income inequality, and increased premature births. Of course, there is controversy on this topic; some people like to nit-pick about the details, such as exactly how countries define infant mortality (gee, Fox News...big shocker). Regardless, you have to recognize that the death or failure to thrive of any child is a problem.
I keep thinking about news from a few months back stating that more religious states have higher teen pregnancy and infant mortality rates. You can do the math for yourself with these sources:
Basically, the more religious a U.S. state is, the more likely they are to have risky pregnancies. They also have worse socioeconomic indicators (States by Income), but talking about that correlation and why religion is bad for the poor is a post for another time. For now, let's remember that the next generation will be in charge sooner than we realize, and that taking care of their overall health and development will determine how we function as a society.
**Update** August 9th
The little guy has started back on solid foods. Hopefully his system will work properly and he can go home in a few days! :)
**Update** August 9th
The little guy has started back on solid foods. Hopefully his system will work properly and he can go home in a few days! :)


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June 7, 2013
Hockey fans in Jamestown have seen this play before....
the sabres are looking for a new home
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If professional and/or Semi-Pro sports is going to exist in our small communities, The Media including this paper need to cover it! Frankly, I didn't know anything about this hockey team until they started getting close to being in the playoffs.
Learn from this. Start now covering the NYPENN league and Jammers. Tell us about the other teams in the league and who the future stars are across these leagues.
Less national coverage and more local coverage of sports will help all!
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The easy solution is support it. If you want it, support it.
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At some point, after many failed attempts, you may just have to admit that this town can't support a semipro hockey team. It's a great sport and is unfortunate, but it's true. Maybe the clientele in Jamestown would have more interest in a basketball team.
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The World of Coca-Cola is a museum showcasing the history of The Coca-Cola Company that contains a host of entertainment areas and attractions, and is located in Atlanta, Georgia (where the company's headquarters are located) at Pemberton Place (named in honor of John Pemberton, the inventor of Coca-Cola). The 20-acre (81,000 m2) complex is located across Baker Street from Centennial Olympic Park that is home to the Georgia Aquarium and the Center for Civil & Human Rights. It opened to the public on May 24, 2007, relocating from and replacing the original exhibit.
Original museum[edit]
The original World of Coca-Cola was in the heart of Atlanta, adjacent to Underground Atlanta at 55 Martin Luther King Jr Drive. It opened in 1990, and remained open for 17 years until it was replaced by the current location. The original museum welcomed around nine million visitors during that time to become Atlanta's most visited indoor attraction.[1]
The museum was located in a three-story pavilion and its entrance had a huge neon Coca-Cola sign (30 feet high and 26 feet wide). The tour started on the top floor and worked downwards, featuring approximately 1,000 Coca-Cola artifacts presented in chronological order, interactive exhibits such as a replica 1930s soda fountain, video presentations of Coca-Cola advertising over the years, and a 10-minute film called "Every Day of Your Life" about Coke around the world.
The highlight of the tour was the 'Spectacular Fountain,' allowing visitors to sample various Coke products and, at the 'Tastes of the States' area in the same room, guests were able to try 22 different soft drink brands, some available only regionally, including Citra and Barq's Red Creme Soda. The 'Tastes of the World' exhibit in the International Lounge featured brands made by the Coca-Cola Company around the world. There was also a gift shop.
The museum was relocated and updated as the Coca-Cola Company wanted a bigger, more modern facility at which they could display more of the vast amount of memorabilia at their disposal.[2] By September 2007, the building stood empty, the neon sign had been removed, and there was little to indicate its former use.
The new World of Coca-Cola[edit]
Lower level[edit]
After going through a security checkpoint involving airport-style metal detectors, guests begin their visit in "The Lobby," which features large Coca-Cola bottles made from different materials from around the world. Music heard there in the background is a world music style medley of 10 Coke jingles from the last 60 years arranged by Stephen James Taylor. Guests are then funneled into the "Coca-Cola Loft," a collection of Coca-Cola advertising artifacts dating back as far as 1896, while they wait to enter the "Happiness Factory Theatre." Once in the theatre, guests view a new short film called, "Moments of Happiness",[3] set to the music of Imagine Dragons "Top of the World", and featuring montages of real-life emotion. The film is a key part of Coca-Cola's current advertising campaign, "Open Happiness." Unlike the old museum, this allows Coca-Cola to prominently feature its current marketing campaign early in the tour to a literally captive audience. The use of a film also allows the company to change the presentation as advertising campaigns change, though the original film (and a variation of the campaign it represents) is still in use as of October 2010.
Following the film, the screen scrolls upward, revealing a walkway into "The Hub." From this point forward, guests can visit the various attractions in whatever order they choose, all of which can be accessed from The Hub. This is a departure from the old museum, which was toured in a linear fashion.
A number of attractions can be accessed from The Hub. On Level One in the Hub, guests can pose for a picture with the Coca-Cola mascot, the Coca-Cola Polar Bear. Guests can also see the "Vault of the Secret Formula," which is an interactive exhibit on the mystique of the Coca-Cola Secret Formula.
Also on Level One is the Milestones of Refreshment attraction, showcasing artifacts from Coca-Cola's branding efforts. The oldest artifact is a packing slip from 1888 detailing Coca-Cola sales figures nationwide. The Bottle Works display allows guests to see the operation of a fully functioning bottling line which produces commemorative 8-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola Classic. The bottling process is slowed down significantly to allow guests an easier view. A complex robotic delivery system sends the bottles upstairs to "Taste It!" where guests retrieve them as they exit the museum.
Upper level[edit]
From Level Two of the Hub, visitors can visit the In Search of the Secret Formula attraction, a 4-D film presentation featuring an eccentric scientist (actor: James Meehan) and his assistant (actor: Jameelah McMillan) searching for "what makes a Coke a Coke". The seats in the theatre move and the attraction features wind and water effects. It also includes a ten-minute video pre-show providing exposition of the film's storyline. In the Pop Culture Gallery, guests gain insight into Coca-Cola's influence into popular culture. This section includes trinkets and memorabilia made from used Coca-Cola cans and bottles, as well as an array of Coca-Cola themed collectible items. Works by artists such as Andy Warhol, Norman Rockwell, Howard Finster, and Steve Penley are on display. In addition, several paintings of Santa Claus by Haddon Sundblom, which have been used in the company's winter advertising campaigns since the 1930s, can be found here. This gallery also houses the museum's only acknowledgment of "New Coke", one of history's most infamous commercial failures, in the form of a video, some original marketing and packaging materials, and artifacts from protests.
In the Perfect Pauses Theater, Coca-Cola's television advertising efforts are displayed in three short films: Magic Moments (memorable Coca-Cola advertisements from the United States), Animation Celebration (animated Coca-Cola-themed advertisements) and International Festival (recent Coca-Cola advertisements from around the world).
Guests can sample 64 products offered by The Coca-Cola Company worldwide in the Taste It! exhibit, including most of the products offered in the United States. One room with a giant Coca-Cola contour bottle features only products that include the name "Coca-Cola" or a variation in their titles, including Coca-Cola Classic, Diet Coke, and most currently available variations on the original formula (including Coca-Cola Vanilla, Coca-Cola Zero,the Italian apéritif Beverly, Coca-Cola Cherry, and others). There is also a Coca-Cola Freestyle self-serve machine, which can dispense a guest's choice of over 100 carbonated and non-carbonated beverages produced by the company. The last stop on Level Two, the Coca-Cola Store, features thousands of Coca-Cola-themed products for guests to purchase. Once guests enter the store, they cannot return to the museum. The store can also be accessed by guests not visiting the museum.
Visitors are given a memento of their tour: an 8-fluid-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola with a special label and cap indicating that it was bottled at this location. The bottom of every bottle of Coke manufactured worldwide carries a code indicating its point of origin; the bottles generated at the World of Coca-Cola are unique to its production line.
Visitor numbers[edit]
The World of Coca-Cola welcomes over one million guests each year. Its design allows it to be easily updated as trends and advertising campaigns change, something the previous museum lacked.
Other locations[edit]
Club Cool, formerly Ice Station Cool, is located in Walt Disney World Epcot park located past the Innoventions West in Future World. The facade was themed to resemble a polar expedition, complete with snowmobile. A plaque when entering the former Ice Station Cool exhibit stated: "This is a recreation of the most recent Refreshus Maximus expedition site where we made one of our "coolest" discoveries yet. You'll discover him just around the corner. Further ahead, you can also discover some of the exciting flavors Coca-Cola Coolologists have brought back from around the world. Join other Coolologists and explore refreshment culture old and new." Like other Coca-Cola exhibits it included an area where guests could taste Coca-Cola beverages from around the world. [4]
World of Coca-Cola Las Vegas, built in 1997, was located in the Showcase Mall on the Las Vegas Strip. It closed in 2000, but the Everything Coca-Cola store remains open.
World of Coca-Cola Tokyo was located on the 6th floor of Mediage in Daiba. It closed on January 15, 2007.
There is also a Coca-Cola Museum in Taoyuan City, Taiwan.[5]
The Always Refreshing Coca-Cola Store Niagara Falls is a retail store that sells Coca-Cola themed items and drinks and located on the ground floor of the Sheraton on the Falls next to Casino Niagara in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
See also[edit]
- ^ http://atlanta.travelape.com/attractions/world-of-coca-cola/
- ^ Tour guide at the New World of Coca-Cola, 2007
- ^ "Moments of Happiness". www.imdb.com.
- ^ http://www.startedbyamouse.com/features/IceStationCool.shtml
- ^ Odd theme museums in Taiwan, page 185. In Robert Kelly and Joshua Samuel Brown, Taiwan, 7th edition. Lonely Planet, 2007. ISBN 978-1-74104-548-2.
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- World of Coca-Cola Atlanta website
- World of Coca-Cola from Roadside Georgia
- Coca-Cola slogans over the years
- Always Refreshing Soda Shop
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BAY MINETTE, Alabama --- The Baldwin County Commission launched its social media sites today to provide the public with additional information about the workings of their county government and to increase government transparency, according to Paula Tillman, Public Information Coordinator.
All citizens and visitors are encouraged to like and follow the Baldwin County Commission at www.facebook.com/BaldwinCountyCommission, www.twitter.com/BCCommission and www.youtube.com/BCCommission.
The Baldwin County Commission pages will be a centralized source of information to the public regarding the Baldwin County Commission and all of its departments, Tillman said. The pages will provide ongoing information about commission activities, department events and activities and will provide pertinent information to the public in the event of a disaster.
For more information regarding the Baldwin County Commission social media sites, call Tillman, Public Information Coordinator, at 251-580-1695.


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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives
in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same,
as follows:
Section 17A of chapter 184 of the General Laws, as
appearing in the 1998 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the
following paragraph:-
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entitlement to the funds, no claim shall be maintained against the individual,
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by the escrow agent. Written notice of the motion shall be given by the moving
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other parties and to the escrow agent. The escrow agent shall pay the funds
court within ten days of receipt of such order or within such other time
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text: Explore Bergen and around Bergen and around The western fjords Share As it has been raining ever since she arrived in the city, a tourist stops a young boy and asks if it always rains here. "I don't know," he replies, "I'm only thirteen." The joke isn't brilliant, but it does contain a grain of truth. Of all the things to contend with in BERGEN, the weather is the most predictable: it rains on average 260 days a year, often relentlessly even in summer, and its forested surroundings are often shrouded in mist. Yet, despite its dampness, Bergen is one of Norway's most enjoyable cities, boasting – amid seven hills and sheltered to the north, south and west by a series of straggling islands – a spectacular setting. There's plenty to see in town too, from sturdy old stone buildings and terraces of tiny wooden houses to a veritable raft of museums, while just outside the city limits are Edvard Grieg's home, Troldhaugen, as well as the charming open-air Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen) museum. More than anything else, though, it's the general flavour of the place that appeals. Although Bergen has become a major port and something of an industrial centre in recent years, it remains a laidback, easy-going town with a firmly nautical air. Fish and fishing may no longer be Bergen's economic lynchpins, but the bustling main harbour, Vågen, is still very much the focus of attention. If you stay more than a day or two – perhaps using Bergen as a base for viewing the nearer fjords – you'll soon discover that the city also has the region's best choice of restaurants, some impressive art galleries and a decent nightlife. Brief history Founded in 1070 by King Olav Kyrre ("the Peaceful"), a Norwegian survivor from the Battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, Bergen was the largest and most important town in medieval Norway and a regular residence of the country's kings and queens. In the fourteenth century the town also became an ecclesiastical centre, supporting no fewer than thirty churches and monasteries, and a member of the Hanseatic League, as by this time the town had become a prosperous port linked to other European cities by a vigorous trading life, with fish being the main commodity. The League was, however, controlled by German merchants and, after Hansa and local interests started to diverge, the Germans came to dominate the region's economy, reducing the locals to a state of dependency. Neither could the people of Bergen expect help from their kings and queens: rather, in return for easily collected taxes from the Hansa merchants, Norway's medieval monarchs compelled west-coast fishermen to sell their catch to the merchants – and at prices the merchants set themselves. As a result, the German trading station that flourished on the Bryggen, Bergen's main wharf, became wealthy and hated in equal measure, a self-regulating colony with its own laws and an administration that was profoundly indifferent to local sentiment. In the 1550s, with Hansa power finally evaporating, a local lord – one Kristoffer Valkendorf – reasserted Norwegian control, but not out of the goodness of his heart. Valkendorf and his cronies simply took over the monopolies that had enriched their German predecessors, and continued to operate this iniquitous system, which so pauperized the region's fishermen, right up to the late nineteenth century. Bergen's merchants benefited from Norway's neutrality in World War I, developing their trade and expanding their fleets, but it was only after World War II that the town got into its stride, transforming itself from a fish-dependent backwater to the lively city of today. Troldhaugen Saving money: the Bergen card Witchery in Bergen: Anne Pedersdatter The great giver: Rolf Stenersen Edvard Grieg Recitals at Troldhaugen The Fløibanen funicular railway The Ulriksbanen: A bird's-eye view Guided tours in Bergen The Bergen International Festival Accommodation Eating Drinking and nightlife Read More


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Members of the New Jersey Frontier Guard, a French & Indian War reenactment group based in Warren and Sussex Counties, will display and discuss flintlock weapons of early settlers and militia.
Shippen Curator and Civil War re-enactor Andrew Drysdale will be on hand to portray a New Jersey volunteer of the 1860s, discussing and demonstrating the percussion weapons that succeeded flintlocks in the early 1800s. Blank firing demonstrations shall be featured and will be ongoing from 2-4 pm. The Manor will be available for tours starting at 1 p.m., including colonial kitchen and domestic life presentations, suitable for all ages, by historian Sally Shutler.
Shippen Manor is located one-quarter mile west of the Route 31/Wall Street intersection in Oxford. The museum is open to the public on the first and second Sundays of each month from 1-4 pm. There is no admission fee.
Programming is sponsored by the Warren County Cultural & Heritage Commission and the Board of Chosen Freeholders. Please call 908-453-4381 for further information.


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"I'm hoping 'Narnia' will be like a Christmas card to the community from Theatre in the Grove," said Michelle Friend, "Narnia" director and Theatre in the Grove veteran.
Friend, whose family performed two seasons ago in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," also directed "Charlotte's Web" and "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day." "Narnia" will be her first non-children's show.
"It's a little bit of everything," Friend said of the production. "It's the story of Aslan and the four children who take the throne and fulfill the Narnian prophecy. The music is beautiful. And there's some comedic relief."
The cast of nearly 30 includes several parent-child pairs and Theater in the Grove mainstays, Friend said, and for many actors and patrons, the holiday musical is a Forest Grove tradition.
"It's the heart of community theater," she said. "People out this way bring their families every year. It's just wonderful to see the community come together."
Theatre in the Grove to perform 'Narnia' as holiday musical
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on December 04, 2012 at 12:01 PM, updated December 04, 2012 at 12:07 PM
Theatre in the Grove will continue its holiday musical tradition with "Narnia," a production based on the first book in C.S. Lewis's fantasy series "The Chronicles of Narnia."
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What: Theatre in the Grove presents "Narnia"
When: 8 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22; 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 16, 23
Where: 2028 Pacific Ave. in Forest Grove
Tickets: $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and youth
Information: For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.theatreinthegrove.org or call 503-359-5349


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Mariya Yevdokimova
On the eve of the German invasion of the Soviet Union, Mariya Yevdokimova was living with her husband Andrey and their sons, seventeen-year-old Gvidon and thirteen-year-old Boris, in Minsk. When the war broke out, Andrey was conscripted into the Red Army.
Only a few days after a ghetto was established in Minsk, Yevdokimova began to look after fifteen-year-old Fyodor Revzin, whose mother, Sofiya, was a close friend of Yevdokimova's from before the war. Fyodor had been left alone in the city after his mother and brother had successfully fled eastwards. He found Yevdokimova's home a comfortable refuge from ghetto life and, in November 1941, just before a major "Aktion," he was afforded permanent shelter there. Yevdokimova hid Fyodor for one month despite endangering her life and the lives of her sons by doing so.
After a month, Fyodor decided to move elsewhere because one of Yevdokimova's neighbors, a policeman, knew Fyodor and his family well and this made his presence there particularly perilous. He headed eastwards in the hope of crossing the front. He wandered around villages for many months and he only returned to Minsk after it was liberated.
Once back in Minsk, Fyodor discovered that the Gestapo had killed Yevdokimova's sons, who were involved with the underground, and that when her husband returned from battle and heard the news of his children, he fell ill and died shortly afterwards. After Fyodor's mother and brother returned home, Yevdokimova, who was left totally alone, became an integral part of the Revzin family.
On May 6, 1996, Yad Vashem recognized Mariya Yevdokimova as Righteous Among the Nations.


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Ramin Bahrani, Director
Born and raised in North Carolina, American filmmaker Ramin Bahrani's first feature film, Man Push Cart premiered at the Venice International Film Festival (2005) and later screened at Sundance (2006). The film won more than 10 international prizes, including the FIPRESCI international critics prize at the London Film Festival (2005), before being released around the world to wide critical acclaim. The film was nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards (2007) including Best First Film.
Bahrani's second film, Chop Shop, premiered at the 2007 Cannes International Film Festival, and then screened at Toronto (2007) and Berlin (2008). Chop Shop was released worldwide to critical acclaim, winning several prizes including the Acura "Someone to Watch" Independent Spirit Award (2008) for Bahrani. In 2009 the film was nominated for two Independent Spirit Awards, including Best Director.
In 2008 Bahrani premiered his third film, Goodbye Solo, as an official selection of the Venice Film Festival and won the FIPRESCI international critics prize for Best Film. The film was called a "near-masterpiece" by A.O. Scott of The New York Times, and Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun Times wrote that "Ramin Bahrani is the new great American director."
His latest film, a short subject entitled Plastic Bag (2009), premiered as the opening night film of Corto Cortissimo in the Venice Film Festival, where Bahrani was also on the jury for Best First Film. The film features the voice of legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog and an original score from Kjartan Sveinsson of Sigur Rós.
In early 2009, Bahrani was a recipient of the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship and was also the subject of several international retrospectives including the MoMA in New York City, Harvard University, and La Rochelle Film Festival in France.


text: I am currently waiting out my time over the next 4 months before I personally remove myself from my household. The relationship between my mother and I has decreeced dramatically over the past 5-6 years; as during that time she supported my abusive father (who is now no longer in my life), tried multiple ways to control me (i.e. drugs, therapy, and even institutions) when there is not problem with me in any which way whatsoever as so many professionals have told her, and ontop of that she is trying desperitially to ruin my future life, which she knows that she will no longer be within or have any hold on whatsoever. Here's some information about me, I'm 17 years old, I have been to three mental institutions within the past 4 years, all of which said that I had no mental problems to any degree as well as physical. The first time my parents were still together and they decieded that their parenting wasnt doing enough so they asked for them to hold me for 24 hours in our local rehab center. They did, and through the therapy and such they decieded to hold me longer because I had a "slight anger problem" that could be adressed within a matter of a couple days. A week later and over 5 grand in debt, I was returned home. Now before that, I was sheltered beyond any belief. I had no information about the outside world, I was homeschooled, and all the information I recieved from my parents turned out to be lies (i.e. sex is kissing in the dark when your naked). So being that far away from my "shelter" was devistating. Learning that most of these things were lies, was even more. Only to return home to yelling, my father getting drunk, my mother doing nothing about it; and even my father physically abusing my littlest sister who at the time was no older the 5 years old threw me into a rage. I ran to my room and vented on my paper, creating violent and revengeful lyrics that later were found by my "very disturbed parents". None of the contents were directly involving them but they got the point. The metaphores used were out of their control and so they threw me right back in with the lyrics as proof of me "wanting to kill my entire family, he's psycho!" - a quote directly from my father who just that morning downed a case of beer and had yet again hitten my younger sister. So three months later, and they realizing i'm completely fine, i was released only to be returned 3 years later with the same lyrics in my mother's hands (she had saved the hardcopies) as proof i was back at it again! Just because I cant take her "i love you but i hate you" speeches anymore. Now, my father left my mother for a highschool lover who left him in the end, my father also beat me as a child and i suffered mental trama that i've just resently gotten over. I've had years of therapy and know psychology better then any therapist i've ever visited as they have told me right out even at the young age i was, that if i ever wanted to join their world helping people, i could make alot of money doing it. Only i chose a higher path in the end, and became an author. I have written and published so far two books, a third on the way, as well as i have other books i'm finishing. All of which have been quite a big hit: as the first sold 86,000 copies within the first three months! I have also become majorly religious and have prosued my faith in the left hand paths, to my mother and fathers disaproval. Only it has made me a stronger, better person, as i have ways to channel my anger, rage and stress into a natural allowed acceptable thing instead of writting very poor lyrics that dont even rhyme. My IQ was ranked three years ago at 187, which is quite alot for someone as young as myself. I am currently engaged to a wonderful woman, as we have been for the past two years, in which we have suffered and gone through quite alot inclooding two miscarages. Both of which was late in the month and very very dramatically painful to the both of us. I've paid for a roof over my own head and food not only for my own stomach but for my fiancee as well. I am currently working with majorlined companies putting out my own fasion line, energy drinks, books, recipies and more! All at the age of 17. I am a heavy chain-smoker, as well as i used to do more drugs then you could probably name. So i know what its like and i dont recommend it. I've been stabbed, run-over, and shot at by people i used to consider as close as family to me. I've been threatened, beaten and broken bones without even saying "ouch". I am a masacist to the fullest extent, and that also worries my mother. Her insurance on me is shot, as i have a record of hospital bills due to experiances that is longer then most peoples biographies. I have written a script that is currently in a full movie production at the moment, and will due to copyrights not reveal its name. I have re-written the manuals on philosophies of life and published them as my own, only to be recieved with open arms by people i never knew existed. I have my entire life ahead of me. Except for the fact that i am mentally and emotionally deprived by my own family. My father, like i said before is out of the question. My sisters love me to death, but hate that i get all the attention, even if its in the wrong way. My mother thinks i'm from hell itself, and must be punished accordingly. She doesnt listen to a word i say, and only looks at the negative. Or at least what she see's as negative. She's always yelling at me that i need to change and comform to her standards. I must give up my religion (which i would and will never do), and i must stop all the "horrible things i'm doing." Like making jokes about the more serious things in life, and moving on like water of a ducks back. It one way i cope with life. I'm more at home around adults then i am with people my own age. More and more teens are only thinking about cars and the next fuck. I think about the next paycheck and how much food i'll be able to get while paying for the upcomming bills for the appartment i'm desperitally trying to get ahold of again. Ontop of that, i'm trying to take care of my malnutrisiously deprived little sister, who once was what kept me alive and from killing myself when my father was around. All she eats is candy, candy, and more sugar filled things without regard. She now has a total of 8 cavities and just recently had to have the 9th pulled it was so rotten. To only have my mother say, "oh well" and keep it up. Not worring about diabeties or any other physical problems like weight. In which she comes home from school and tells me about how the other children call her "fatty" and "beached-wale". So we're working out together and she just yesterday turned 9. But its become even harder as my mother has taken her out of the equation by keeping her at a friends house from her church. Because, "I'm a bad influence upon her fragile mind and soul." I'm constantly being yelled at and threatened with meaningless things. As well as i know me legal rights more then ever now, and have my mother at a catch 22 towards her actions. She wont take any advice, but she sure knows how to dish it out, even though its twisted and follows no known forms of reasonable logic. To my research i have proformed, she is a paranoid bipolar MPD, thats as well as skitso. I've also talked to some other friends of mine who have their PHD's and Masters degrees in psychology and they agree with me, that it is a definite possibility. But now, she's forcing my sister away from my, my eldest sister is moving back in with my father because she cant take it anymore. And I'm moving out in 4 months. Only she says she cant wait that long, she wants me to drop out, and leave a.s.a.p.. While i understand the need and meaning of a good education and tell her i only have one more year before i go to college. She refusses to accept that and says that i must leave. Even if that means turning me over to a troubled boys camp or over to the state. Now, i have no problem with living in a disfuctional house. For all tense and purposes, every home isnt perfect. But being emotionally and mentally deprived of those things which i need inclooding a mothers acceptance and love of who i am, as well as my little sister who is on of the only reasons i'm alive today, is more then i can take. I honestly worry myself sometimes as my mother gets so close in my face that i can smell her own tooth decay, while she's spitting how much she hates me and wants me to hit her that way she can call the cops on me. Oh, btw, my mother is a police officer! So now, i'm stuck, i refuse to move from my spot until i get some respect and honor from a mother who demands it from me, but deserves nothing in return. Yes she had me, yes she takes care of the bill for the shelter, transportation, and food. But the things i'm getting as a side-effect...arnt what i legally bargened for. All the above, she LEGALLY has to do. If she doesnt, she goes to jail, simple as that. But she is honestly obsessed with herself and will do nothing to harm that way of life that she has brought upon herself. I have no one to look to, as we just recently moved from my hometown and all of my close friends and fiancee are back there. Over 500 miles away. I need advice on how to deal with this situation. I know the easiest way would to be to comform and do everything she says to; but i've triend and it only increased the yelling and screaming as she's so paranoid she thinks i'm only doing it to get by the 4 months (which she's right) and she doesnt want that. She wants complete and utter silent slavery over me. But even if she had that (which she wont) he wouldnt even notice because there would have to be a 'conspiracy' behind it. Theres no easy way anymore for me. Is there any way i can get her to be in a rehab without her concent? She's slowly losing it more and more each day, and soon, she'll snap. I'm not worried about me, i'm worried about my 9 year old sister and wh