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As tax season ends, the debate about tax reform in our nation's capital is just beginning to heat up.
Perhaps nowhere will the consequences of the choices we make be more evident than on Main Streets across America, where small businesses struggle every day to rebuild a still fragile economy.
For the past 30 years, I've owned a small business in East Rutherford. We're an international supplier of aircraft parts and equipment. Our customers include airlines, governments and overhaul facilities around the world.
As a small business owner, I'm proud to pay my fair share of taxes. Taxes pay for investments we make together to improve our economy, our quality of life, and our country — everything from roads and bridges that facilitate commerce for businesses such as mine, to economy-boosting investments in Social Security and Medicare that strengthen retirement security for seniors and fuel consumer demand on Main Street.
So, I get angry when multinational corporations, at times our competitors, use offshore tax havens to avoid paying their fair share.
Take New Jersey's own Honeywell. Although Honeywell has reported $5 billion in U.S. profits over the past four years, the company had an effective tax rate of just 1 percent. Meanwhile, it has $11.6 billion in profits socked away offshore, including in a subsidiary in Luxembourg — a widely used corporate tax haven according to an Americans for Tax Fairness report based on Honeywell's SEC filings. It's worth noting that Honeywell lists no plants or other facilities in Luxembourg.
Honeywell is by no means an outlier. A December 2012 report from Citizens for Tax Justice found the majority of Fortune 500 companies have disclosed offshore profit holdings, collectively amassing more than $1.6 trillion overseas.
Perhaps the most shocking thing about offshore corporate tax dodging is that it's perfectly legal.
Current tax law enables companies to indefinitely defer taxes on offshore profits. Corporate tax lawyers and accountants have taken advantage of this big juicy loophole to avoid hundreds of billions of tax obligations, by shifting profits earned in the United States to subsidiaries in tax-haven nations that impose little or no tax on corporate profits.
That's why the Cayman Islands, a favorite tax haven for American businesses, is home to more incorporated businesses than people.
Moreover, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been fiercely lobbying for a so-called "territorial" tax system that would permanently exempt offshore profits from U.S. taxation, making a bad problem worse.
I'm not afraid as a small business to compete with the big boys. But when big corporations use offshore tax havens to avoid their tax responsibility, it robs the country of the resources we need to invest in the future, and it puts small businesses such as mine at a competitive disadvantage.
A nationwide poll of small business owners released this month by the Main Street Alliance and the American Sustainable Business Council found:
• 85 percent oppose permanently exempting offshore profits from U.S. taxation through a territorial tax system.
• 76 percent support closing overseas tax loopholes by taxing profits based on where sales are made, where employees work and where assets are located.
• 64 percent support ending deferral.
• By a margin of more than 2 to 1, small business owners prefer closing corporate tax loopholes rather than cutting spending on education, infrastructure or Social Security and Medicare.
Respondents in this poll were politically diverse: 47 percent identified as Republican or independent-leaning Republican, 27 percent as Democratic or independent-leaning Democratic, and 26 percent as independent or other. (The poll had a margin of error of plus or minus 4.4 percentage points.)
For small business owners, this is not about partisanship or politics. It's about fairness, responsibility and love for our country.
Simply put, if you want to fly the American flag at your corporate headquarters, you ought to be paying your fair share of taxes.
Henry Passapera is co-owner of P&R Trading and a member of the New Jersey Main Street Alliance, a coalition of small business owners.


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MISSOURI VALLEY - It was 12 years ago that Vaughn Pittz planted 207 aronia bushes on his rural Harrison County farm. It was the first U.S. farm to plant and cultivate aronia berries for commercial sale.
Since then, the Pittz family has helped 250 other farms throughout the Midwest to get started on this new niche market cash crop.
According to Pittz, six years ago the family held a field day on aronia farming with 35 people attending. That annual field day has literally exploded into the North American Aronia Berry Festival, held this year on Sept. 21 and 22, with thousands visiting the hard-to-find farm at the Y-section of a gravel and dirt road in the heart of the Loess Hills.
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Vaughn Pittz, who planted the nation's first aronia bushes for commercial cultivation in the United States 12 years ago, speaks on Sept. 20 to an audience of aronia berry growers during the North American Aronia Berry Festival. The event was held on Pittz' farm in Missouri Valley.
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The tart aronia flavor is described as a cross between a wine grape and a blueberry. It contains the most antioxidants found in any other tested fruit.
And in the heart of this two-day festival is Oittz' son, Andrew Pittz, 28, the sixth-generation to farm Sawmill Hollow and the family spark plug, whose passion for aronia berries is infectious, and whose presentations about the growing industry has as many one-liners as an old-fashioned evangelist.
These include:
"Aronia has the highest antioxidant content of any fruit ever tested - three times more than blueberries."
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Aronia berries getting more health market attention
According to www.healthmad.com aronia berries, also known as chokeberry, are:
A fruit native to North America that was once a popular food item among Native Americans and early settlers in the United States because of its health benefits.
Taking center stage once again among the many nutrient-filled fruits making their way in the diets of those who seek alternative health choices and fresh foods with a lot of benefits for the body.
The highest antioxidant berry to help protect the body against cancers. Research from the University of Maryland suggests that aronia berries may fight colon cancer in particular, and contain useful minerals and vitamins-namely vitamins C, E, B2, B6 and folic acid.
Found in candies, pie fillings, yogurt, sorbet, jellies and in cookie fillings.
Commonly found in wine produced in Eastern Europe and is a popular flavor in wines produced in Poland and Russia. They are also sold as juice in these countries for their health benefits.
"We need to grow the industry judiciously and are lucky we are not a fad; if we became a fad, buyers would drain our market and then go to international markets for supply."
"Aronia is a cross between a wine grape and a blueberry; pick it at the right time and it can mix with food."
"Next year we'll see growth and interest rise; in two or three seasons we may see the industry fully established."
"Consumers need a fair deal and growers, too. We won't under-sell each other and won't skimp on quality."
Andrew Pittz outlined his vision of the industry's future for an audience of about 200 on Sept. 22 in a big tent meeting.
He said aronia has four primary markets - juice, food and wine; frozen; fresh; and nutraceutical.
He said the fresh berry market is the newest and became possible with the nation's first stainless steel processing line on their farm that went into operation on Aug. 28.
Pittz said the line took his father 14 weeks to design. On the day they put the line into service, they were visited by state inspectors from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
"They wanted to make sure we were doing it right," Pittz said. "But they also wanted to see it, because there's nothing like it in the U.S."
The fresh berries that came off the line - 100 cases - sold out in a single day.
"So we know there's a demand for fresh," he said.
Pittz said the aronia industry has been growing "slowly from the ground up." The slow growth had been good, he said, until more growers can get plants into the ground and more tons of berries are harvested.
He said his vision sees national and international markets.
But first, production has to ramp up.
"Michigan produces 200 to 300 million tons of blueberries," Pittz told his audience, "and most of those are sold around the nation.
"If we could produce 20 to 30 million tons, it would be small, compared to blueberries, but it would be enough for the industry to handle."
And he thinks the Iowa interest is in place to meet that production goal.
"Ninety percent of Google searches for aronia," Pittz said, "is coming from Iowa."
The Pittz operation markets organic aronia and sells wholesale through Whole Foods and Hy-Vee grocery stores.
He also foresees tertiary markets developing from aronia processing such as berry skins used for natural dyes and fertilizer.
To get the industry moving in the same direction, Pittz is calling for a cooperative of all aronia growers, with producers receiving 90 percent of contractual prices.
"This is not just about value-added agriculture," Pittz said, "or agritourism."
Instead, he said, Iowa aronia is setting itself up to compete nationally, on grocery shelves, against other national natural food brands.
"The market needs many more berries," Pittz said. "Iowa needs to grow more and we need more growers throughout the Midwest."


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Armed Robbery (Gun)
07:06 hours
8600 block of Hickory St.
Victim #1: Male, 45 (Manager/Owner)
Victim #2: Pigeon Town Food Mart
Gist: An unknown male subject, armed with a semi-automatic handgun, robbed victim #1 of cash and then took an unknown amount of cash from the cash register.
Unclassified Death
10:11 hours
4700 block of Camp Street
Victim: Female
Gist: The victim was found unresponsive inside the location.
Armed Robbery (Gun)
15:37 hours
7100 block of Crowder Boulevard
Victim #1: Female, 11
#2: Male, 2
#3: Female, 3
#4: Female, 4
Arrested Subject: Washington, Jr., Michael, 13
Gist: The arrested subject asked his sister, victim #1, for her cell phone and she refused. The victim then armed himself with a gun and took her cell phone. As the subject was fleeing, he pointed the gun at his other siblings and victim's #2-#4.
Armed Robbery (Gun)
16:49 hours
10300 block Almonaster Boulevard
Victim: Female, 42
Gist: As the victim was exiting the rear door at work she was approached by a male armed with a gun. Another black male also came from behind the stairs. The subject took the victim's purse and fled in a white vehicle.
Armed Robbery (Gun)
02:44 hours
4800 block of Dauphine Street
Victim: Male, 33
Gist: Victim was approached by a male armed with a silver revolver demanding money. The victim complied and the perpetrator fled with cask and a cell phone.


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"Captain America: The First Avenger" will debut at San Diego Comic-Con on July 21, 2011. (Moviefanatic.com)
The movie is expected to be a setup for director Joss Whedon's big-budget film "The Avengers," due out next year.
Actor Chris Evans is no freshman to superhero films, having starred as the Human Torch in the 2005 film "The Fantastic Four."
Evans describes the "Avengers" cast feeling like a team, saying, "You see [Chris] Hemsworth in the cape, [Robert] Downey Jr. in his Iron Man suit and you think, man I'm part of something really cool."
"Captain America: The First Avenger" opens in theaters Friday July 22, 2011.
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It has been curious to read recent letters criticizing The Eagle for hoping for or demonstrating the need for change in the Catholic Church. One of these letters stated the claim of infallibility of the pope, a central belief of the Church, that the pope's actions and leadership come exclusively from "gospel" or the word of God.
It is disturbing to apply this assumption historically upon the questionable actions of the Catholic Church and many of its popes over 2,000 years. Too many examples to speak of here, including the Crusades, the Inquisition and right up to 2013. The Vatican's participation in the rise of fascism in Italy became apparent in 1929 when Pope Pius XI signed the Lateran Treaty with Mussolini's government. In exchange for supporting the brutal Mussolini reign, the church got $90 million in cash, a new tax-exempt papal "state," government salaries for Italian priests, and the promise of both power and financial security.
Seeing Hitler as a potentially valuable ally, the Vatican applied pressure to German Catholics and was able to exert enough force to get Hitler elected. In exchange, Hitler signed a concordat with the Vatican in 1933 that gave the Church exemption from some laws, state financial support and cash amounting to billions of dollars during Hitler's reign.
For years, despite repeated allegations that Father Marcial Maciel was a drug addict, sexually abused young men and fathered up to six children, Pope John Paul II continued to call him a friend and important leader of youth.
Most recently ABC News reported that Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony plans to attend the conclave to elect a new pope. It was Cardinal Mahony that was relieved of duty for his cover-up and criminal handling of priest sex abuse cases in the 1980s. Ken Smolka, one of hundreds of children who were sexually abused says, "If Mahony helps choose a new pope (then) nothing has changed."
Raised a Catholic I believe the Church is run by men capable of human error. I reject infallibility and hope the Church continues to evolve in regard to actions on abuses, condom use, gays, priest marriage and women. Otherwise the Church in the 21st century will find pews that continue to be emptier. PAUL GIROUX
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ALLEN PARK -- As a rookie last season, Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young exceeded expectations. After getting off to a slow start because of a nagging hamstring injury, Young finished with 48 receptions for 607 yards and six touchdowns.
After a strong training camp this August, it appeared Young was on the cusp of a breakout campaign, one where he could develop into a receiving threat capable of taking advantage of opposing defenses focusing their resources on stopping Calvin Johnson.
Instead, Young has limped out of the gate, literally. A knee injury has limited his time on the practice field, and more importantly, his impact in the team's first four games.
Entering Sunday's contest against the Philadelphia Eagles, Young has just nine receptions for 111 yards. Those numbers include a 46-yard Hail Mary touchdown catch in Week 3. In three of the Lions' four games he's been limited to a single reception.
"Any time you miss practice time, and you're a young player, it's going to impact you," coach Jim Schwartz said. "But we have to persevere through it. He's worked very hard in rehab and all those different things. There are some days he's able to do more than others."
Matthew Stafford said missed practices are a reality in the NFL, but Young's injury is impacting the chemistry between the quarterback and his receiver.
"Obviously the more he's on the field, the more reps we get together, the better we're going to be together," Stafford said. "But he has to do what's best for him to feel good on Sundays. That's totally understandable, that's part of this game."
Even with Young's knee issues, Stafford knows he needs to take advantage of the matchups the receiver is seeing.
"He's a guy we understand is getting a lot of the single (coverage looks) and we have to start making teams pay for that."
Schwartz added that opposing defenses have been geared toward eliminating the outside portions of the field where Young typically operates, but the Lions still expect big things for the second-year receiver out of Boise State.


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"The activities and upgrades that we've accomplished this past year bring the pool back to its original grandeur that people remember from the good old days, when it opened 40 years ago," said pool commission Chairman Desmond Fitzgerald of recent facility upgrades.
Belvidere Regional Pool, located on Manunkachunk Road, opened for the season on June 14. They are open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. In addition to Pool Manager Michael Tressler, they employ 12 lifeguards, 10 snack bar staff, and six attendants and maintenance employees.
Fitzgerald said before opening they accomplished multiple upgrades and repairs at the pool and grounds in recent months with the help of friends of the pool volunteers, community members, Department of Public Works employees, and county and state agencies.
Their hard work paid off. Last year the pool turned a profit for the first time in recent years. In 2007, the pool earned $129,000 and ended the season with $35,000 profit. In 2005 the facility ran $18,000 in the red and in 2006 it lost $17,000.
Most recently the snack bar area was repainted by professional painter Councilman Howard Thompson, who donated three days of service to the town for scraping peeling paint and repainting.
"We wanted a clean washable surface that we could power wash annually," Fitzgerald said. "He (Thompson) took care of it and got it done. It came out great."
In addition, Fitzgerald ripped out the snack bar's old screens and repainted windows. Old wiring and outlets were replaced and upgraded for safety reasons.
"The old wiring would short out. It couldn't be used anymore," Fitzgerald noted. "We couldn't utilize the electric to do what we needed to do."
Before opening this year, inmates connected with a state Department of Corrections program spent four days painting the pool bed with a rubber-based Bermuda Blue paint. In addition, about 10 juveniles, residing at Warren Acres Juvenile Center, spent several days re-staining the 14 picnic tables and performing general clean-up. Voorhees School Horticultural Program students also donated plants from their greenhouse, which they planted along walkways and front of the facility.
Pool Committee member Kyle Banghart headed a fundraiser to purchase a new slide. They received generous donations from the community, pool users, business owners and swim team members to purchase and install a new $4,000 stainless steel and plastic slide this season. Fitzgerald said they will erect a plaque on the grounds bearing the names of donors.
The commission also purchased a new $3,600 large model MAC pool skimmer, which travels around the bottom of the pool cleaning for seven hours; an electronic register; and spent $2,700 to replace all toilets in both bathrooms.
Activities currently offered at the pool include swim team, swimming instruction, Dip N Dances, volleyball, basketball, and game arcade.
Seasonal memberships are $215 for families, $105 individuals, and $80 senior citizens. The daily entrance rate is $8 for adults and $5 for children. Swim lessons (four) are $30 for members and $45 for non-members. Fitzgerald said the goal is to continue improving the pool and increasing its membership.
"We want to offer a better environment and vastly improved conditions for people who come to the pool," he said. "I'd like to see the pool have a surplus every year so when equipment needs to be replaced we have the money to do it."


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A man struck by a car while running across Memorial Parkway during rush hour has died, police said.
The man, whose name has not been released pending notification of his family, was crossing the Parkway between University Drive and Oakwood Avenue at 5:30 p.m. when a car traveling south hit him.
Police believe he may have been staying at a hotel on the east side of the Parkway. The wreck has been ruled accidental, and no charges are anticipated against the driver. Check al.com later tonight for more information.


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Low relative humidity and strong winds are the reason, the National Weather Service in Mount Holly said in issuing the warning. It covers most of New Jersey as well as eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Garden State counties covered include Hunterdon, Warren, Somerset, Sussex and Mercer.
And NWS has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Thursday, for the same area. It predicted winds from the northwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 mph today and at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph on Thursday.
The wind will increase during the day today then decrease somewhat after sunset before increasing again on Thursday, NWS said. Relative humidity levels in the area will generally be in the 30s today and be lower, mainly in the teens and 20s, Thursday.
The combination of windy conditions and low humidity will lead to a more rapid spread rate of any fires that may develop, NWS said. Fires "may quickly get out of control and become difficult to contain," it added.
"Residents are encouraged to exercise fire prevention with any outdoor activities and properly dispose of smoking materials."
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On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, the Gallatin R-5 elementary and junior high band students traveled to Richmond for the Richmond solo and ensemble contest. Gallatin had 43 entries, of these there were five 1+ ratings; nine 1 ratings; thirteen 1 ratings; eleven 2+ ratings; and five 2 ratings.
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|By Toblin (Toblin) on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 01:22 pm: Edit
A word to the wise.
My son is a math honors student who wants engineering in college. He was incorrectly told that he should take the I-C because it's the more difficult test. NOT SO.
From http://www.ivywest.com/satiifaq.htm
"Should I take the Math IC or the Math IIC?
Many students are confused by the distinction between the Math IC and the Math IIC. In general, the Math IIC focuses on more advanced concepts and tests those concepts in greater depth than the Math IC. To adjust for the difficulty of the material, however, the Math IIC is scaled more leniently than the Math IC. In theory, a 600 on the Math IC represents the same level of achievement as a 600 on the Math IIC. Part of the decision about which test to take depends on what your math preparation in school has been. If you have received at least a B in a pre-calculus or algebra and trigonometry course, then you are probably qualified to take the Math IIC. If you are applying to a math or engineering program, you should definitely plan on taking the Math IIC. If math is not your specialty or you are not currently taking a math course, then you will probably feel more comfortable with the Math IC exam"
I'm told that engineering schools look for (some require) the II-C. Looks like he'll have to retake, this time the II-C.
|By Number9 (Number9) on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 02:51 pm: Edit
Yeah, everyone knows this here.
You have posted 4 topics all regarding the same question. People already told you that the IIC should always be taken over the IC...
|By Toblin (Toblin) on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 04:17 pm: Edit
The test was taken back in June before I found out the truth through CC. I'm just trying to pay back the favor by letting people know so they won't be similarly inconvenienced.
Sorry if I bothered you.
|By Ohio_Mom (Ohio_Mom) on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 05:12 pm: Edit
Thanks, Toblin. New people come to the site all the time, and it doesn't hurt to have GC warnings float around.
|By Aim78 (Aim78) on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 05:21 pm: Edit
Your son will probably get a higher score on the IIC than he got on the IC. If he likes math, he may actually find the IIC to be a fun challenge.
|By Benzinspeicher (Benzinspeicher) on Thursday, July 15, 2004 - 06:26 pm: Edit
Doesn't only Harvey Mudd and Caltech require it?
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Some Remarks on Weak Bisimilarity of BPA-Processes
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|Some Remarks on Weak Bisimilarity of BPA-Processes
|Ivana Černá, Jitka Stříbrná
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|ČERNÁ, Ivana a Jitka STŘÍBRNÁ. Some Remarks on Weak
Bisimilarity of BPA-Processes. Brno: FI MU Brno, 2000. 26 s.
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author = {Černá, Ivana and Stříbrná, Jitka},
address = {Brno},
language = {eng},
location = {Brno},
publisher = {FI MU Brno},
title = {Some Remarks on Weak Bisimilarity of BPA-Processes},
url = {http://www.fi.muni.cz/informatics/reports/},
year = {2000}
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The purpose of this work is to examine the decidability problem of weak bisimilarity for BPA-processes. It has been known that strong bisimilarity, which may be considered a special case of weak bisimilarity, where the internal (silent) action tau is treated equally to observable actions, is decidable for BPA-processes. For strong bisimilarity, these processes are finitely branching and so for two non-bisimilar processes there exists a level n that distinguishes the two processes. Additionally, from the decidability of whether two processes are equivalent at a given level n, semidecidability of strong non-bisimilarity directly follows. We examine the following two closely related approaches to semidecidability of strong equivalence: 1.construction of a (finite) bisimulation or expansion tree, 2.construction of a finite Caucal base. We have attempted to find out if any of the above mentioned approaches could be generalized to (semi)decide weak bisimilarity. Our findings indicate that a direct generalization is not sufficient and an efficient (semi)decision procedure cannot be obtained in this way.
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Helton has Sunday off
Rockies manager Jim Tracy looked at the schedule and saw, well, a lot of games. this is the seventh game of an 11-game, 11-day road trip. when the Rockies dome home, they play three with the Mariners before finally getting their first day off since May 28. So, Sunday is as good a time as any to sit first baseman Todd Helton, who was 1-for-6 in the first two games with the Cardinals. Sunday is Helton's first game out of the starting lineup since May 17 at Pittsburgh.
Here are Sunday's lineups:
Dexter Fowler, CF
Clint Barmes, 2B
Brad Hawpe, RF
Garrett Atkins, 1B
Ian Stewart, 3B
Carlos Gonzalez, LF
Troy Tulowitzki, SS
Paul Phillips, C
Ubaldo Jimenez, P
Skip Schumaker, 2B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Albert Pujols, 1B
Rick Ankiel, RF
Chris Duncan, LF
Yadier Molina, C
Joe Thurston, 3B
Brendan Ryan, SS
Joel Piniero, P
Needing offense, or some semblance of it
The Rockies are without shortstop Troy Tulowitzki for Wednesday night's game with the Astros. Manager Jim Tracy's position on Tuesday night was to use Omar Quintanilla at shortstop, with Clint Barmes at second base.
But when he determined his lineup card, Tracy went with Ian Stewart at second and Barmes at short.
Manager Jim Tracy's position was Stewart poses more of an offensive threat than Quintanilla. Even Tracy said the Astros won't be fearing Stewart's .177 batting average. But Stewart has three hits off the Astros this year. All are home runs.
Here are the lineups for Wednsday:
Dexter Fowler, CF
Clint Barmes, SS
Todd Helton, 1B
Brad Hawpe, RF
Garrett Atkins, 3B
Seth Smith, LF
Ian Stewart, 2B
Paul Phillips, C
Jason Marquis, P
Michael Bourn, CF
Miguel Tejada, SS
Hunter Pence, RF
Carlos Lee, LF
Lance Berkman, 1B
Ivan Rodriguez, C
Geoff Blum, 3B
Edwin Maysonet, 2B
Brian Moehler, P
Same as it ever was … or not
Nice little fact about the Rockies. Their 18-27 record going into Wednesday afternoon's game with the Dodgers is the exact same mark as at this point last year. It's also the same mark they had in 2007.
But this year's mark is worse than the previous two.
All it takes is a look at the National League West standings. In 2007, they were seven games of the pace. Last year, they were 10 1/2.
This time, they're 13 games behind the first-place Dodgers.
That's not saying there's no hope, but might as well put the figure, and the Rockies' challenge, into perspective. It's why the Rockies are facing desperation, why manager Clint Hurdle's future employment is a subject of local speculation.
Here are Wednesday afternoon's lineups:
Juan Pierre, LF
Mark Loretta, 3B
Orlando Hudson, 2B
James Loney, 1B
Russell Martin, C
Andre Ethier, RF
Matt Kemp, CF
Juan Castro, SS
Clayton Kershaw, P
Dexter Fowler, CF
Troy Tulowitzki, SS
Todd Helton, 1B
Matt Murton, LF
Ryan Spilborghs, RF
Clint Barmes, 2B
Paul Phillips, C
Ubaldo Jimenez, P
A meeting with the D-backs; Baker listed
The Rockies and D-backs meet today at Tucson Electric Park in what turns out to be a matchup of pitching prospects. Not wanting the D-backs to see No. 1 starter Aaron Cook, the Rockies will use their top mound prospect, righty Jhoulys Chacin. The D-backs also are going with a prospect, Cesar Valdez.
Cook is pitching in a 1 p.m. Minor League game at the Hi Corbett Field complex.
Interesting roster note: Infielder Jeff Baker, who has been limited to two games this spring because of an elbow issue, is on the Rockies' travel roster. I'll update if more information becomes available.
Here is the lineup:
Dexter Fowler CF
Clint Barmes SS
Todd Helton 1B
Ian Stewart 3B
Brad Hawpe RF
Carlos Gonzalez LF
Omar Quintanilla 2B
Paul Phillips C
Jhoulys Chacin P
Instrasquad Monday … No Helton (on the lineup card, at least)
*– See update at the bottom
First off, my apologies for the lack of a blog the last couple of days. I ran into some issues with the technology that are beyond my expertise. Those have been rectified. I have no idea how.
The Rockies are off according to the Cactus League schedule, but they're on the field at Hi Corbett for an intrasquad game.
But first baseman Todd Helton won't be. Helton, who homered on Sunday in his first Cactus League game this year, had hoped to play designated hitter. But pitchers are batting in this game. Also, it rained overnight in Tucson, so there's no reason to risk his recovering back on a wet field.
Here are lineups:
Team A
CF Dexter Fowler
SS Jonathan Herrera
3B Ian Stewart
RF Daniel Ortmeier
2B Chris Nelson
C Paul Phillips
1B Edwin Bellorin
LF Christian Colonel
RHP Jason Marquis
Team B
2B Eric Young Jr.
SS Omar Quintanilla
CF Carlos Gonzalez
1B Joe Koshansky
LF Matt Miller
C Matt McKenry
3B Luis Gonzalez
CF Chris Frey
LHP Glendon Rusch
*UPDATE — One need not be on a lineup card to participate in an intrasquad game. The Rockies arranged for Helton to bat third in six different half-innings. He went 2-for-6 with a double.
Intrasquad Tuesday
Here are the lineups for Tuesday's intrasquad game at Hi Corbett Field:
Team 1
Dexter Fowler, CF
Omar Quintanilla, SS
Joe Koshansky, 1B
Matt Miller, LF
Daniel Ortmeier, RF
Christian Colonel, 3B
Chris Nelson, 2B
Sal Fasano, C
Team 2
Eric Young Jr., 2B
Chris Frey, CF
Ian Stewart, 3B
Matt Murton, RF
Seth smith, LF
Edwin Bellorin, 1B
Paul Phillips, C
Jonathan Herrera, SS
Listed on the lineup card are two extra catchers, Wilin Rosario and Michael McKenry.
Manager Clint Hurdle kept most of the team's starters and frequently used reserves out of the lineup. But Stewart and Smith each have crowds at their position, so the at-bats are important.
Non-roster veteran right-hander Josh Fogg, hoping to make the club for Opening Day, is pitching. Otherwise, the club will use its prospects in the game. Right-handed starters Esmil Rogers, Jhoulys Chacin, Brandon Hynick and Samuel Deduno are scheduled for two innings apiece. Righty relievers Matt Daley and Steven Register will throw an inning apiece.
— Left-hander Randy Flores, who is coming off shoulder surgery, is not on this week's pitching schedule. He came to camp on a modified throwing program.
— Left-handed reliever Alan Embree has returned to camp after missing a day for personal reasons.
The first day of 2009
Here are some thoughts from the Rockies' first workout at Hi Corbett Field.
— Left-handed pitcher Jeff Francis was not nearly as upbeat as he was a couple of days ago when discussing the health of his shoulder, which bothered him all last season. Francis must either prove to be healthy or undergo surgery. Last week went so well that Francis was smiling and marveling. Sunday afternoon, the shoulder didn't feel as good.
So does this mean surgery is imminent? Not necessarily.
Rockies head trainer Keith Dugger warned Francis that he wasn't out of the woods because his shoulder felt good for a few days. He still hopes to throw off the mound soon. Francis had limited involvement in the first workout. For example, he was limited to practicing bunts in a drill in which other pitchers faked a bunt and swung in an attempt to hit a ground ball through the infield.
— Rockies club president Keli McGregor said Sunday that there have been no recent talks with Tucson, Ariz., officials about the club's future plans. With just two teams in Tucson — the Rox and the D-Backs, now that the White Sox have left for the Phoenix area — all kinds of possibilities exist, although the Rockies playing alone at Hi Corbett and the D-Backs alone at Tucson Electric Park is a situation that won't last long. Even if the D-Backs are joined by a Japanese team, which was proposed recently, there is still the issue of the Rockies playing at an aging park.
There has been talk of a complex in Marana, Ariz., which is northwest of Tucson, and some news stories have mentioned the possibility of a complex in Casa Grande, which is between Tucson and Phoenix on I-10. And the Phoenix area has been raised as an option.
McGregor said he'll have discussions with offcials from Tucson and surrounding areas over the next few weeks.
— Part of of the workout for the catchers featured "The Ultimate Pitcher's Tool," which looked much like a crash test dummy. I shot it with the camera on my phone. It is designed to place in a batter's box to teach pitchers to throw inside without fear. But in the catcher workout, it was placed on the basepath to simulate a runner. Catchers would field balls in front of the plate and throw to first base. Sometimes, the catchers had to adjust the throwing angle so they didn't hit the dummy.
At least there was no danger of the runner beating the throw.


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ALBANY, N.Y. -- A new poll shows Democrat Andrew Cuomo leading Republican Carl Paladino by 56 percent to 32 percent among likely voters as the race for New York governor enters its final month.
The Siena College poll of likely voters shows Cuomo's lead in New York City is 70 percent to 17 percent. He has a 54 percent to 35 percent lead in the city's suburbs and is leading 45 percent to 43 percent upstate, where voters are considered most motivated and turnout is expected to be heavy.
The poll released today is the first since Paladino got into in a shouting match with a New York Post reporter. A video of that encounter got attention nationwide.
Siena questioned 636 likely voters Sunday and Monday. The poll has a margin of error of 3.9 percentage points.


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marry is simply recognizing reality.
Lawmakers last year approved a number
of liberal policies, including legalizing gay marriage, abortion and
marijuana. Uruguay's marijuana law takes effect next month.
"We apply a simple principle: To
recognize the facts. Abortion is as old as the world … Gay
marriage, please, its older than the world," Mujica told O
"Gay marriage … please. We had
Julius Caesar, Alexander the Great. They say it is modern and it's
older than all of us. It is an objective reality. It exists. Not
to legalize it would be unnecessary torture for some people," he
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Following the incident at Nelson Avenue and Leonard Street at about 11:30 p.m. Thursday, police arrested Vanessa L. Torres, 19, of Jersey City, and Hoboken residents Victor M. Lazu, 50; Aisha L. Mendoza, 21, and Hector L. Concepcion and Marcelus C. Melendez, both 19, a police report said.
One of the victims, a 50-year-old woman, told police the robbers got $5 in the crime, which carries a possible sentence of up to 20 years in prison upon conviction.
Police say the 50-year-old victim called a 911 operator while a passenger in her vehicle was on the phone with his brother, who was following the suspects, the report says.
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July 7, 2013 at 1:11pm
I like Rick Perry. Running for President? I'm not sure he should waste his money, the Dems will take it again and again. We need to get organized and get a really strong candidate that can fight for our rights, our children's right and they rights of the unborn. Who will it be?
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I'm proud of this young man to put himself out there for ridicule. And what has become of this country when the Lord's prayer is something to ridicule. Good for him, his parents taught him well!
May 30, 2013 at 12:41pm
Excuse my ignorance on the vocabulary of our so-called first 'lady', but what does baller mean?? and why does she need to use the word?
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I wholeheartedly agree with you, I have thought that from the first. They go nowhere together, ever. Another scandal??….I think so!
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May 27, 2013 at 11:45am
I totally agree. This is a young woman and O should be right on this, the fact that he isn't just shows he doesn't care about the American people at all. She may have been a Conservative. God help her.
May 22, 2013 at 1:09pm
I agree. Reading this article/seeing the pictures made me sad that most of OUR families came through here and it's in ruins. That's one of the things wrong with this country, letting it's history fall into decay.
March 28, 2013 at 10:42am
Both my parents worked for Time Magazine 'back in the day' and truly, they are both rolling in their graves that this is appearing on their beloved magazine. I too am appalled that they would use such an 'in-your-face' picture all in the name of selling magazines and to show that they are THE Liberal magazine of the decade. I call this a disgusting piece of pseudo-journalism.
March 26, 2013 at 9:44pm
Glad to see Tiger on a comeback. Always thought he was a great golfer and his personal life was a mess but boy, can he golf and he's BACK!! Way to go, Tiger, your Dad is proud of you and so are we.
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I like Starbucks, their coffee and other drinks, am I going to stop because of his stand on this…NO! It's HIS stand, not necessarily the stand of the other stock holders (and yes, they may go) but they are in it to make money. What about the workers? You stop buying, their numbers go down and they lose their jobs, most are kids or retirees. This can't be an issue anymore in this country or we are doomed. Yes, I'm a conservative, yes, I believe in marriage between a man and a woman but I don't feel business should be involved in this at all. He should have kept his mouth shut, Liberals do tend to have big mouths. That may be OUR problem, we aren't loud enough!!
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This is the most deplorable thing I have seen in a long time! This is the party of dirty tricks and dirty politics but disgracing the nation's symbol is beyond contemptible! I feel ever American home should fly a flag everyday not just holidays! We do, one in front and one in back! We show our pride in the country it's sad the Dems feel they should disgrace it!
August 15, 2012 at 9:03am
All I could hand was a minute too. Wow, original thought? I think not! They take the idea of how Obama got elected and hopes to elected and use it on Romney. Reid is already hanging his head in shame for the income tax flub and the are beating the poor dog to death.
Try originality, oh, that's right the Dems have no orginality!
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July 30, 2012 at 1:53pm
She had only been governor for 2 years! I find it interesting how they can comment on the lack of experience of other people (Republicans) when Obama was a community organizer and a senator for 2 weeks, how much experience did he have? I feel he had none, therefore, he should leave come January.
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It's digusting. Some family could have lived on that money for a time and she will wear the damn thing ONCE! You certainly can't make a silk purse out of that sow!
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Good for Andrew! He's a great conservative talk show host on Sirus/XM. I love Hannity and Beck and Levin, but Andrew brings his own brand of talk to the table and he is amazing!! If you haven't seen or heard him, give him a chance, he is well-versed, well-read and always prepared for a heat discussion!
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July 6, 2012 at 4:23pm
You hate this country?? Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out!
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July 6, 2012 at 9:40am
Remember, Michelle was the one who said that church was a great place to discuss politics! Really?? Those Libs all think the same way.
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Under Obamacare the wiggly thing will be in the man's eye for life!!! Welcome to your new life!
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Really….free??? This sooner these children learn that nothing is free the better!!! God help this country when they are running it!!!
June 22, 2012 at 5:16pm
Are these people gay pride advocates? If so they are putting the movement back to the Dark Ages. A a Gay Pride event in OUR White House??? What the hell is he thinking, man, he really wants their votes doesn't he?!
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Filmmakers Amy Rice and Alicia Sams attached themselves to Barack Obama's campaign for President months before it was officially a campaign for President, and some of their new documentary film's finest moments detail the retail politics leading up to the moment when the long-shot next-to-nobody becomes a contender.
The literally corny moments pressing the flesh in Iowa.
The low-level campaign workers – sweet and committed and idealistic – who can't contain their exhaustion-fueled emotions when their guy's early success seems to make ultimate victory a possibility.
The literally unguarded early moments of solitude that Obama and his family experienced – probably for the last time in their lives – leading up to that Iowa experience that made the campaign kids cry.
Despite the gradual but inevitable disappearance of the candidate inside his campaign superstructure, it's a fine documentary -- close in revelatory quality to "The War Room," the film about Bill Clinton's 1992 campaign that made stars of George Stephanopolous and James Carville; less quirky but just as charming as Alexandra Pelosi's hand-held "Journeys with George," which tailed George W. Bush on the 2000 campaign trail.
Think and say and blog what you will about Obama and his job performance so far, but his campaign made history.
And history is lucky that Rice and Sams were inside and up close, for awhile at least.
"By the People: The Election of Barack Obama" debuts Tuesday (November 3) at 8 on HBO.
The filmmakers got their initial access through actor Edward Norton ("Fight Club," "The Illusionist"), who served as the film's producer.
"My recollection of it is that what we kind of suggested was just that he represented a generational shift in national politics and that we thought there was value in documenting his experiences as he entered the political fray," said Norton, during summer's Television Critics Association TV Tour in Hollywood. "There was no conversation or suggestion (of), 'We'd like to follow your run for the Presidency.' We really kind of initially just proposed a regular kind of check-in -- a political diary, if you want to call it.
"At the time, he wasn't a candidate. (His staff wasn't) trying to insulate him. They were, in some sense, trying to elevate his profile. And I think that they were much more open to receiving that kind of interest. And in that sense we were lucky to start forming the relationship with them before it became a much more guarded affair."
The film arrives exactly a year after Grant Park, and at time when nobody doesn't have an opinion about Obama and/or his agenda.
This documentary's value is divorced from the present, said Norton (an Obama campaign donor) – a snapshot in time, but of another time.
"When you make a film like this, you've got to detach yourself from the ebbs and flows of the day-to-day swings in politics," he said. "This kind of film, you really have no idea where it's going, but at a certain point I think it became clear to all of us that it was becoming a document of how this movement operated and what … it felt like from the inside of that campaign.
"We didn't set out to make a campaign film, but I think at a certain point it became clear to us that it was a document of how this momentous piece of history was achieved from a certain perspective.
"My feeling about that is that, whatever President Obama goes through, whatever the struggles and the ebbs and flows of success or failure in his presidency, I don't think anything will ever diminish the significance of the achievement of his election.
"And I think sometimes you have to take the broad lens with a piece of work like this and say that maybe it's a noble and fine ambition for it to be just a good document of how a certain moment transpired so that people can look back on it and say to their children — whatever the ultimate review of his presidency – (that) this moment was a singular moment in American history."


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Heading into the 2013 regular season, there were a number of teams who were expected to emerge as legitimate postseason contenders early.
Some were expected to do so because they were coming off playoff seasons in 2012. Others were projected to rebound from disappointing campaigns or showcase the fruits of a successful offseason in the win column.
Trying to predict the league's playoff entrants before the regular season even begins is anything but an exact science. However, the ability to lay out bold predictions is one of the things we love about the NFL.
Unpredictability is another.
After two weeks of play, eight teams find themselves with an 0-2 record and cradled comfortably in the "long shot" category.
Since 2008, no team has started 0-2 and still made the postseason, which means these eight teams might already be out of the running for the 2013 playoffs.
The surprising part is that among these eight teams are some of those initially expected among the best in the league, including two participants from the 2012 playoffs.
Here, we'll look at some of these teams, why their expectations were high in the first place and what to expect from them moving forward.


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Sesame Chicken Bites
Total Time
Prep 5 mins
Cook 10 mins
Tasty bites!
Ingredients Nutrition
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce (I use San-J Wheat-Free Tamari Soy Sauce)
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- minced parsley, if desired (to garnish)
- Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Set aside.
- Heat oil in heavy skillet.
- Add garlic and chicken.
- Saute over high heat for 3 minutes or until chicken is about half cooked.
- Give the soy sauce mixture a stir and add to chicken.
- Continue to saute over high heat until most of the liquid is evaporated and chicken is glazed, about 4 minutes.
- Remove from the heat.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss before serving.
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Oh my Gosh! This is soooo good! I haven't washed the pan yet because I keep going back to pick at the crumbs! Easy and quick, I made the chicken strips instead of cubes, and served it on a salad. I loved the ginger flavor, although I only used about 1/2 of the sesame seeds (personal preference). I would highly recommend it.
My family just loved this! It was very easy to make, and the sauce glazed the chicken cubes very nicely. If my picky kids loved this, you know it's a winner!!!
What a great recipe, Ginny! Cooks up very quickly, and is absoulutely delicious! We served it over basmati rice. My husband actually made it, and announced he'll be making it once a week from now on. :) That's ok with me! Thanks for sharing, Ginny.


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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. – Lois H. Seifert Russell, 90, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center.
She was born Oct. 6, 1922, in Mineral Ridge, the daughter of Lewis and Christine Hood Seifert.
Lois graduated from Mineral Ridge High School and worked as a secretary for the U.S. Army. Later she owned the Twin Maples B&B in Warren for 17 years. She also cared for 32 foster children.
Lois moved to Canandaigua, N.Y., in 2002.
She is survived by her daughter, Priscilla Russell Corbett of Stanley, N.Y.; grandchildren, Rebecca Corbett Edington of Stanley, N.Y., Craig Corbett of Canandaigua, N.Y., and Keith Corbett of Inlay City, Mich.; and great-grandchildren, Caleb, Grace, Natalie Corbett, Allen, Abby, Melody, Evan Corbett, John and Paul Edington.
Lois was predeceased by her husband, Paul D. Russell, on Dec. 17, 1999.
An 11 a.m. graveside service will be held June 28 in Woodlawn Cemetery Canandaigua.
Arrangements are under the care of Fuller Funeral Home Inc., Canandaigua.
To share a memory or express condolences online please visit fullerfh.com
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Strategy is key to keeping towns viable, audience told
Memorial University business professor Tom Cooper has spent several years examining the need for municipalities to engage in strategic risk management. He suggests itŌĆÖs worthwhile for towns to consider risk, regardless of the situation theyŌĆÖre in.
Memorial University business professor Tom Cooper had plenty to say Wednesday about the need for municipalities to manage strategic risks. His presentation was a part of Engage Memorial Fest, held at the St. JohnŌĆÖs Arts and Culture Centre. ŌĆö Photo by Andrew Robinson/The Telegram
ŌĆ£You donŌĆÖt want to see your community disappearing. You donŌĆÖt want to see people leaving your community or deciding, ŌĆśIŌĆłdonŌĆÖt want to live here because itŌĆÖs becoming a retirement community,ŌĆÖŌĆØ he said during a presentation that was part of Engage Memorial Fest, held Wednesday at the
St. JohnŌĆÖs Arts and Culture Centre.
ŌĆ£Regardless of whether youŌĆÖre at 500, 485 or 555 (residents), youŌĆÖre still going to have limited resources in the future, and what are we going to do about it?ŌĆØ
Both the Harris Centre and Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador have funded research work undertaken by Cooper. HeŌĆÖs read plenty of municipal plans, looked at how municipalities in other countries have managed risk and assessed the infrastructure risk facing communities in this province.
On the latter matter, Cooper said municipalities are not in a good place.
ŌĆ£We donŌĆÖt have the tax base to fund a lot of our infrastructure,ŌĆØ he said, adding that a struggling economy makes it harder for municipalities to manage water and sewer services and town infrastructure.
Economic, environmental and operational risks tend to be the most common ones. In the case of infrastructure, Cooper said some towns may have buildings that were once vital to the community but are now underutilized.
ŌĆ£Do we need all the buildings that are in our communities? Do we need to keep on retaining those buildings in our communities? Is that going to be a risk to communities for their revenue bases, to actually try and keep these buildings ŌĆö which were for the most part built when the communities may have been two or three times the amount (of people)?ŌĆØ
Infrastructure options
Towns may consider selling such properties or using them in new ways that could generate outside interest in the community and tourism opportunities.
As far as examples go, Cooper says Asbestos, Que., has managed its infrastructure in a manner suitable to its changing needs. It tore down a town hall that was bigger than it needed and made strategic investments in roads and parks ŌĆö decisions designed to attract people to the community.
ŌĆ£How communities, how municipalities and how ourselves decide strategically to manage (risk) is an important policy question, and itŌĆÖs an important question for both now and for the future of Newfoundland and Labrador.ŌĆØ
Cooper favours regional co-operation when it comes to strategic risk management in smaller communities. He said it would be hard for some communities to justify engaging in that activity on their own.
On the planning side, Cooper said towns should not treat municipal plans as documents to cut-and-paste from other jurisdictions simply in order to quality for Infrastructure CanadaŌĆÖs Gas Tax Fund. Instead, they should be treated seriously. He also recommends having an external party work on the plan.
Risk does not have to be looked at negatively, in CooperŌĆÖs view. He suggests some forms of risk can present opportunities for municipalities so long as they are well managed.
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The provincial governmentŌĆÖs role in helping municipalities manage risk is obvious in light of the millions of dollars it provides them to assist with infrastructure needs.
That relationship is somewhat in flux, as it is attempting to create a new fiscal arrangement with larger municipalities.
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another one to put everyone in the mood for spring, since the weather is getting warmer (in my area, at least !)
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another one to put everyone in the mood for spring, since the weather is getting warmer (in my area, at least !)
Thanks Jessica! This is an awesome layout for Spring. Can't wait to use it.
Nice one...
I can hardly wait for spring. We've had two solid weeks of fog for some reason. It looks like Siberia. My cat is all floppy and disconsolate. It was a short, incredibly warm winter so I have no call to gripe, but I must say it certainly seems to be dragging it's feet on the way out. :)
Nice one Jessica, will use that one for sure,thanks.
I must say i am looking forward to a bit of cool weather myself, been a hot summer here downunder.
Oh yeah, you guys are getting your cool season at the same time as we are getting our hot season. I forgot about that... I spent some time in Trinidad as a kid, the rainy or "monsoon" season starts there in about May. Meanwhile here in Calgary May is the month where gardeners put out their flowers and bedding plants for their summer.
I can hardly wait until someone invents a way for you guys to ship your excess summer days up here to us in the icy north. We could sure use them. :D
yes indeed. We're sick of winter here up in the northen part of north america !!
as for my template, i've been looking at it again, and I don't like it so much... I feel it's missing something, it's too plain... Any ideas ??
Did someone say "idea"? :)
Anyhow I could post ideas all day but I'll pick just one - see attached. Basically the concept here, for better or worse, was to "tie in" your page elements. Also by placing it like I did, the bottom of the letters occur within the open space between your objects which creates a "point of interest" to the eye. The result is that your eye is naturally drawn to that area. That should balance/harmonize out the top photo a bit. In other words, once you have a photo in place it should "bond" with that embellishment and the result will be that instead of having all the focus at the top there, the focus will be a bit more central to the page. Or hopefully anyhow. :D
It's a bit bold but it's good to make a statement sometimes. Of course you may possibly want to arrange some of your flowers to be atop the bottom swoops of the "springtime" embellishment or whatever, this is just a quick mock up of the idea. Also attached are a few variations on the embellishment (plain + full + no shadow) used so you can try it if you like. Enjoy! :)
yes, nice indeed, thanks !
Incidentally for anyone who may be wondering, that font is called Scriptina and it is the nicest script font I have ever seen. In my opinion it is an absolute "must have" for all digiscrappers. You can get it here for free:


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Documentary filmmakers are famously passionate about their craft, a necessity for work that usually requires major commitment on minimal budgets. But for their film "Finding Face," Portlanders Skye Fitzgerald and Patti Duncan weren't just committed to telling a story. They quite possibly held the lives of their subjects in their hands.
The documentary, which shows at 7:15 Sunday night at the Northwest Film Center, tells a story both harrowing and intensely human. "Finding Face" focuses on an issue still little-known in the U.S., the phenomenon of acid attacks in Cambodia. "Finding Face" recounts the true story of a victim of an attack, a young woman named Tat Marina.
In attendance: Filmmakers Skye Fitzgerald and Patti Duncan, and Tat Marina, the subject of their documentary
Tickets: $8 general; $7 members, students, seniors
Web site: nwfilm.org
Her beauty impressed a married government official named Svay Sitha. He arranged to meet Marina, who was only 15. The teenager became the mistress of the powerful Sitha, who told her he was an unmarried businessman. But when Marina learned the truth and tried to leave him, Sitha threatened her.
Not long after that, Marina and her 3-year-old niece were eating rice soup near the Olympic Market in Phnom Penh. Witnesses saw the 16-year-old Marina being attacked -- she was beaten by a group of men, and then doused with a liter of nitric acid.
The suspects were identified as the wife of Svay Sitha and two of her bodyguards. An arrest warrant was issued, but 10 years later, the warrant still hasn't been enforced. The accused attackers have never been brought to justice.
The flagrant lack of accountability motivated Fitzgerald to start work on "Finding Face" about three years ago. "The fact that Marina is never going to receive justice infuriated me, as an American," Fitzgerald recalls. The 1999 attack nearly killed Marina and left her permanently scarred. In the aftermath, her family members were threatened and lived in fear of retribution by Sitha.
"But there are other forms on justice in the world," Fitzgerald says. "We wanted to give Marina a voice."
Fitzgerald's company, Spin Film, specializes in projects that, as the Web site says, "address burgeoning social issues throughout the world." He committed to "Finding Face" once he met Marina. Fitzgerald and his wife and co-director, Patti Duncan, tracked down Marina, who had moved to the Boston area, near her brother, Tat Sequndo.
After the attack, Sequndo had arranged for Marina to be treated free of charge at the Shriners Hospital in Boston. She underwent more than 20 surgeries to rebuild her face.
Acid attacks most commonly occur in Cambodia, Afghanistan, India and other Asian countries. Duncan says the attacks -- which predominantly happen to young women who are stigmatized as a result -- are an example of gender-specific violence. During the course of making the film, the couple dug into their own pockets to pay for travel and other costs. But, as Duncan says, "We had made a commitment to try and do justice to Marina."
Marina lives in Boston with her young son, born from a past relationship she prefers not to discuss, as the film states. "She's very strong," Duncan says. "But I think she still lives with a huge sense of loss and the knowledge that she can never go home."
"Finding Face" debuted in March at the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights in Geneva. "We had to be very careful about how to release it," Fitzgerald says, "without endangering the people involved. The family had to be in a safe place."
With help from the U.S. State Department, Rep. Earl Blumenauer's office and the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights, it was arranged that Marina's family would be moved out of Cambodia by the time the film was screened.
As Duncan says, acid attacks raise the larger issues of impunity, corruption and human rights. The government official who forced a 15-year-old into a relationship remains untouched, as does his wife.
"Marina and her family have lost their culture, and their country," Fitzgerald says. "They had no outlet. No one in Western media had really picked it up. It just made me so angry."
Both Fitzgerald and Duncan are excited that Marina will be at the Sunday screening of "Finding Face." Though she agreed to be interviewed, Fitzgerald says, this is the first time she will appear in public to talk about her experience.
Working with Marina through the long and delicate process of making the film has been rewarding for the filmmakers. "I've seen her change in such positive ways," Fitzgerald says. "I think now she has realized that there may be a positive outcome to telling her story, not just negative ones."


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These were the most-read stories on MassLive.com yesterday. If you missed any of them, click on the links below to read them now.
1) Outpouring of support overwhelming at public wake of slain Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose Photo gallery at right. [Stephanie Barry]
2) Cape Cod's resident bear gets eviction notice; wildlife officials will trap and relocate bear to Western Massachusetts [Conor Berry]
3) Domestic calls routine, yet fraught with danger for responders like Springfield's Kevin Ambrose [Stephanie Barry]
4) Holyoke Police Chief James Neiswanger backs 100 percent funding of Quinn Bill pay [Mike Plaisance]
5) Springfield lays off 11 employees, will end trash collection at apartment buildings and businesses [Peter Goonan]


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Scholarships were presented to students and donors were recognized at the recent scholarship luncheon.
New members were recently inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Piedmont Technical College. Phi Theta Kappa was established in 1918 to honor two-year college students and boasts more than 1,200 chapters today. The Carolinas region includes 75 active chapters in the two-state area. Piedmont Tech's Omega Chi chapter became the first among South Carolina's technical colleges in 1974.
The Piedmont Technical College Newberry County Campus is opening its doors this summer for groups who want to take a tour of the facility.
Tours will be conducted for two weeks in June and two weeks in July to allow the community to visit the campus and hear about some of the offerings for traditional and the non-traditional students who may be looking at a career change or taking courses to enhance their current job skills.
Recent graduates of Piedmont Technical College's associate degree nursing program at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood were recognized in a pinning ceremony in May.
Benefactors and community leaders joined together at Piedmont Technical College recently to celebrate the successes of the past year with the annual benefactors' event.
Fran Wiley, Piedmont Technical College Foundation executive director, welcomed those in attendance. The event was to honor Cornerstone Society members and benefactors who had contributed to the growth and success of the college.
At Piedmont Technical College's recent spring commencement exercises, outstanding students from each of the college's seven supporting counties were honored for academic achievement.
Young people looking for something different, fun and exciting to do this summer will find several options available on Piedmont Technical College's Greenwood campus. Two special career-oriented camps in automotive and engineering technology will be offered as well as a variety of interest-based camps.
The James Medford Family Event Center at Piedmont Technical College was the setting for the culmination of many dreams for the more than 300 Piedmont Technical College graduates who took center stage in two commencement ceremonies.
Dr. Ray Brooks, president, welcomed graduates, family and guests to celebrate the accomplishments of the graduates.


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Stay-Put Cutlery is yet another product that thwarts baby's impulse to throw things.
The innovation here is that it's not just the bowl that sticks to the high-chair tray, but the spoon and fork, too. They're attached to plastic coils.
Dreambaby, the company that makes Stay-Put, promises the cutlery will "accelerate child's learning."
Even without Dreambaby, children grow out of the annoying habit of tossing cutlery. They eventually learn not to throw.
In the meantime, parents can tell them "no." But if you've ever been hit by a flying spoon coated in goo, you'll realize "no" doesn't always work.
You can get Stay-Put for $12.99 at www.target.com and www.sears.com.


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Yes, it's the time of year to celebrate the sweet, red fruit that grows so readily in Central New York.
The folks at St. Stephen's Church in Phoenix have built a daylong festival around the wonders of the strawberry.
It runs 4 to 8 p.m. Friday.
There will be strawberry shortcake. There will be smoothies, strawberry-flavored and otherwise. And there also will be chicken dinners and way more fair food fare.
Families will also find children's games and other entertainment.
WHAT: Strawberry Festival.
WHEN: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday.
WHERE: St. Stephen's Church, 469 Main St., Phoenix.
ADMISSION: Free.
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SOUTH HADLEY – About 80 people filled Town Hall when the Planning Board held a public hearing Monday on a controversial proposal to build 30 condominiums off Ferry Street in South Hadley.
They included opponents of the Rivercrest Condominium project, who want the Planning Board to deny the developer a special permit to build, and less vocal supporters of the project, including the resident who sold the land to the developer.
Anti-condo signs have appeared on lawns all over town, and the Planning Board chairwoman said an earlier hearing on the topic lasted four hours.
To many of the speakers, the proposed development is a betrayal of the town's master plan, which emphasizes preserving South Hadley's small-scale, friendly neighborhoods, rural beauty and college-town atmosphere. The document was a town-wide project that took three years to produce.
"If the Planning Board grants this special permit," said Stephen Ellenberg, "a tradition of which we are extraordinarily proud is in jeopardy."
Ellenberg asked if South Hadley belonged to its citizens – "or does it belong to deep pockets?"
Robert Lak said special permits go to projects that are compatible with the surrounding neighborhoods, and this one fails the test. "It's 48 times as dense as adjacent land use," he said.
"It would violate both the master plan and the character of the neighborhood," said Mary Purdy. She supported an alternative plan for "four to six single-family houses, which would fit seamlessly into the neighborhood."
Mark Green of Heritage Surveys gave a presentation on how the developer tried to address objections that were made at the last hearing.
One of the original 31 units was eliminated, a roadway and cul-de-sac were shortened, units were spaced further apart, a 50-foot wetlands buffer zone was established and the drainage system was altered, among other things.
Geraldine Brockway defended the project by saying a lot of thought went into selling the property. "My husband's family have been here since 1866," she said.
But she and her husband needed to downsize, said Brockway, and realized that options were few in South Hadley. "There is a desire and a need for one-story living," she said. "Many people in our generation are looking for the same kind of thing."
Brockway said the project would generate additional tax revenue for the town and could appeal to Mount Holyoke alumnae. She said she was careful to choose a builder who was local and well respected.
In addition, Brockway suggested that the much-touted "rural" quality of South Hadley was false by definition.
But opponents worry that the development would open the floodgates to others like it. Another public hearing on the topic has been scheduled for Sept. 19 at Town Hall.
South Hadley condominium project decried by residents at hearing
on September 01, 2011 at 11:00 AM, updated September 01, 2011 at 12:47 PM
SOUTH HADLEY – About 80 people filled Town Hall when the Planning Board held a public hearing Monday on a controversial proposal to build 30 condominiums off Ferry Street in South Hadley.


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If youre hankering for a spectacular centerpiece for a vegetarian meal, look no further than this hearty pie. Flaky pastry gives way to cremini mushrooms and chewy farro (an ancient Italian grain) bound together by ricotta.
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This was unremarkable, and a bit fussy to make with disappointing results.
thanks all to the previous reviewers--I added extra ricotta, parmesan and some lemon zest. it was a big hit at the Oscar party and looked so impressive.
feigeg...why would you rate a recipe 1 star when you substituted the main ingredient for barley. It's a FARRO pie, not a barley pie.
Of course this "shows" well but in terms of layahz of flavahz it lacked that complexity - even after I aded minced fresh Thyme, sauteed pancetta and roasted cauliflower. That said, my father in law, who's avoiding all spiced foods, was over the moon with it's "basic" flavors. I think that the filling flavors work very well together but could benefit from an "Art Garfunkle" high note - perhaps lemon peel in the mix or a spritz of lemon juice. The farro had a potato like texture that gave the dish a Shepherd's Pie kind of delivery. Maybe this is an Italian version of the classic English dish? Regardless of my added ingredients, I can't help but complain a bit that the filling yield was more than 2x the needed amount for 1 sheet of puff pastry, I froze the leftover filling. Hope I did the right thing!
Thanks to the reviews I cooked the farro in chicken stock, increased the ricotta to 1.5 cups and added 1/2 cup of parmesan. I also sauteed some pancetta before adding the mushrooms. Awesome...
I religiously read reviews for Epi recipes, but guess I forgot for this one, before saving as something I want to make. The mushroom/farro mix was delish before adding to the pastry. I hesitated to add any more salt, but should have. Though bland (as other reviewers have mentioned), the presentation was beautiful. I cut out a few flowers from the pastry I trimmed from the edges. Will make again, but will try punching up the flavor per some others' suggestions. I think the farro/mushroom/ricotta mixture on its own could make a great side.
I doubled the garlic, added an onion, added spinach, fresh sage AND lemon juice--and cooked the farro in broth the way others suggested--and it still needed more flavor! I hate to turn to cheese for that, but next time I might mix in just a hint of vermont cheddar or another more pungent cheese. Different varieties of mushrooms, and maybe cooking the farro in the water of rehydrated mushrooms, would probably also help. With all that said, I'll definitely use this as a recipe for playing around with in the future.
Great for vegetarians and non, alike. Really easy to make. I used a mixed bag of mushrooms in season at the farmer's market (cremini, shitake and trumpet)and pearl barley. Delicious!
At other reviewers' urging, I punched up the flavor a little by using 4 cloves of garlic instead of 2; cooking the farro in stock rather than water; adding about 1 tsp. of dried thyme with the mushrooms; 1.5 cups of ricotta instead of 1 cup; and adding 1/4 cup grated pecorino to the mix before enclosing it with pastry. Delicious. We are not vegetarians and decided this would be a great main for a vegetarian dinner party if served with some sauce: maybe red pepper cream sauce or something colorful? Very pretty, easy, and satisfying.
I have made this several times already: as a main dish for vegetarian friends as well as a side dish with roast beef. I use pearled barley and a generous amount of garlic and ricotta cheese. The addition of 3/4oz of dried porcini mushrooms, hydrated, squeezed dry, coursly chopped and sauteed with the cremini mushrooms really ups the "meatiness" quota. A glass of red wine will be necessary! I also reserved, strained, and reduced by half the soaking liquid. This I then added to the vegetarian gravy recipe found in "Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Gravy, Gourmet, November 2008". It works fabulously; my confirmed meat and potatoes husband wanted seconds. THAT is a success!


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Freshmen at East St. John High in Reserve and West St. John High in Edgard are eligible to enter the LSU AgCenter's nutrition poster and bookmark contest, "My Favorite Healthy Foods for Life."
Entries will be judged on composition, theme, originality of design a nd creativity in relation to your favorite healthy foods for life. Submissions are due April 11.
The event is sponsored by the LSU AgCenter Area Nutrition Agent Cynthia Clifton. For information call her at 985-497-3261.
Entries will be judged on composition, theme, originality or design and creativity in relation to the contestant's favorite healthy foods.
Entry forms may be picked up at the LSU AgCenter in Edgard, 151 E. Third Street or email firstname.lastname@example.com
The winner's entry will be featured on the cover of a nutrition calendar, and the winner's class to receive a pizza, fruit and vegetable party. Contest winner will be notified by April 24.


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July 10th, 2007
Polanco good for Thursday
He said after the All-Star Game that he has a good feeling about being ready for Thursday, though he'll have a better idea once he gets through the one day of rest they get.
I'll have more on the All-Star experience once I get a chance to catch my breath later.
Polanco will start
After walking into clubhouse today, he said his back is still sore, but that he'll play for a few innings with an at-bat. Unless his back locks up, I don't think he'll let himself miss this.


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Heroes: Are Our Kids Worshipping the Right Ones?
We had celebrity role models when we were kids, so when we see kids doing the same thing, how concerned should we be about the people they choose to idolize?
Quoting krys1025: They definitely don't idolize them, but they do follow up on what they do, dress, etc but my kids are pretty smart once those celebs start making bad choices their like ok, moving on :)
Quoting la_bella_vita:
My children do not idolize anyone at this point in time.
I love this!!
Quoting ceciliam:
I don't really believe in idolizing other people. I would rather teach my son to be true to himself, and not worry about basing his life and decisions off of someone he doesn't even know.
My oldest is 21, youngest is 7 mths. Growing up, my kids never idolized any celeb enough to emulate them. Now my oldest loved the Japanese culture and that came about from Anime. She went n to research the language, culture, ect. That spark started with books
I think there are some celebrities that are okay to admire and others who are definitely not okay. I would much raqther their have pice and firefighters and teachers and such as their heros though.
It sounds like both of you are raising very smart girls.
Quoting Jukebox_Jenny: That's great!!
Quoting goddess99:
My dd has also mentioned his behavior lately and has said very similar to what your dd said.Quoting Jukebox_Jenny: DD8 really liked Justin Bieber until she found out about his recent poor behavior. Then she informed that, "Well, I guess I don't need to like HIM anymore." I was very proud of her judgement.
I dont know...as kids...sometimes our heros change at the drop of a dime...and sometimes they dont. I remember when I was 14 I idolized Queen Elizabeth I. By the time I was 16 I was repulsed to find out that she had a huge hand in slave trade....even though it was part of the times....I think that if I was younger I might have taken that differently.
Quoting Apr1l:
my kids don't look up to anyone really yet, they enjoy watching Olympians, but no one they look up to. Do superheroes count?
Super Heroes do count !
My son loves Mario because he saves Princess Peach and all the Faries on Wii U :)


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BOSTON - The nation's cranberry production is projected to drop by 10 percent this year, even as worldwide demand for the berry rises.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's annual report on cranberries, released Tuesday, estimated a crop of 7.09 million barrels in 2009, compared to 7.87 million in 2008.
The state with the largest decrease was Massachusetts, where the crop was expected to fall 20 percent, to 1.90 million barrels. The report blamed cool, wet weather, which it said reduced pollination.
In Wisconsin, the country's largest cranberry producer, an 11 percent drop to four million barrels was projected. The report said bogs were recovering from record production in 2008.
Increases are predicted in the smaller cranberry-growing states of New Jersey, Oregon and Washington.


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Wednesday, 27 February 2013
ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Kerry Cox has welcomed a major new policy direction for Australian universities.
Universities Australia (UA) has released A Smarter Australia, a policy statement that recognises the central role of universities in Australia's future prosperity.
A Smarter Australia calls on the university sector to work with government to establish a framework around four key themes:
Professor Cox said the policy closely aligned with ECU's own aims.
"ECU supports this important initiative by UA. For ECU, as is the case for all Australian universities, without the appropriate investment, opportunities will be lost to improve the lives of Australians and other citizens of the world," Professor Cox said.
"In a global knowledge economy the use of head power in its many forms, facilitated by the work of universities, is a great contributor to the creation of communities that are more productive, more prosperous, more inclusive, and more sustainable."
For more information on A Smarter Australia, visit the Universities Australia website. More detail can also be found on the Vice-Chancellor's announcement.


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The Final Sale is here. For the uninitiated, take all of the delicious Rue La La intensity we love and then turn the volume way up. Because The Final Sale isn't like any other Boutique on Rue La La. It's 30-plus brands all in one place at final sale prices. And it's not for the faint of heart. Here's how to emerge victorious:
Before the doors open:
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2. Make a list of your favorite Rue La La designers, and check your closet to see what size you are. Also, if you have a dress and/or skirt length you like, take a measurement.
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1. When you get inside the Boutique, scan the list of designers and go quickly to the one you love most. We've also added categories, so now you can shop by, for example, just "men's fashion" or just "jewelry."
2. Hit the "view all" option so you get a bird's-eye view of all the offerings in your category.
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