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New perspective in the assessors office
- Nov 1, 2014 at 9:00AM
I enthusiastically support Phil Cook for Assessor and would encourage other voters to do so as well.
DON BRUNELL | Competition has interesting twist for Boeing
- Nov 1, 2014 at 9:00AM
While the merger of United Airlines and Continental left a gaping hole at the ticket counter at SeaTac International Airport, frequent fliers are noticing an expansion of Delta and Alaska check-in stations these days.
Supporting Ed Wolfe for commissioner
- Nov 1, 2014 at 10:00AM
I am writing to endorse Ed Wolfe for Kitsap County commissioner.
Vote Paul Andrews for assessor
- Nov 1, 2014 at 10:00AM
When we elect someone to represent us, we want someone who knows the job, is connected to the community and has a vision for the future.
Michelle Caldier is positive, personable
- Nov 1, 2014 at 1:00PM
So many candidates come across as fake and in a hurry to get to the next person. I loved the fact that she was positive, so personable, and never even mentioned her opponent.
Supporting Tracy Flood for District Court Judge
- Nov 2, 2014 at 6:00AM
When you are filling out your ballot this year, please join me in voting for Tracy Flood for District Court Judge.
Endorsing Linda Streissguth for commissioner
- Nov 2, 2014 at 9:00AM
I endorsed Linda Streissguth several months ago because I knew with certainty that she has what it takes to be a county commissioner.
Claire Bradley is clearly the best choice for District Court Judge
- Nov 2, 2014 at 9:00AM
With Claire Bradley's unquestioned integrity and honesty, it's no wonder that all of the Kitsap County trial judges and police chiefs have endorsed her for District Court Judge.
Linda Streissguth is the right choice
- Nov 2, 2014 at 1:00PM
If balance is what the community is seeking, then Linda Streissguth is the right choice.
Plan ahead for SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge drawspan openings
- Nov 2, 2014 at 2:00PM
Drivers who use the State Route 104 Hood Canal Bridge are encouraged to plan ahead. Repairs will require weekday afternoon drawspan openings that close the bridge to vehicular traffic.
Keep Linda Streissguth as commissioner
- Nov 3, 2014 at 7:00AM
It's a simple message. Why change when you've already got the best?
Paul Andrews offers fresh perspective as assessor
- Nov 3, 2014 at 7:00AM
It is time that we look out for our own best interests and vote for Andrews, it is just common sense.
Remember to mail or drop off ballots for Nov. 4 general election
- Nov 3, 2014 at 7:00AM updated at 5:12PM
The Nov. 4 general election is just days away, but voters have time to mail or drop off their ballots.
Vote for Judy Arbogast for senator
- Nov 3, 2014 at 7:00AM
If you want a legislator who has the attributes of honesty and integrity, vote for Judy Arbogast.
Tickets available for Chocolate Festival set for Nov. 7-9
- Nov 3, 2014 at 9:00AM
Tickets are still available for the second annual Fathoms O 'Fun Festival's Chocolate Festival on Nov. 7-9 at the Port Orchard Pavilion, 710 Bay St.
Man charged in attempt to redirect Tahuya River
- Nov 3, 2014 at 10:00AM
The Attorney General's Office filed three misdemeanor charges today against a Tahuya man accused of using heavy machinery to fill and alter the course of the Tahuya River near his home without any permits.
Port Orchard Auto Body awarded certification
- Nov 3, 2014 at 10:00AM
Port Orchard Auto Body has qualified as a 5-star EnviroStars certified business.
GIRLS SWIM | Monkhouse earns surprising state berth
- Nov 3, 2014 at 1:54PM
South Kitsap junior finished with the third-fastest time in Saturday's finals of the 50-yard freestyle — while swimming in the consolation round
Port Orchard police investigating incident near South Kitsap High School
- Nov 3, 2014 at 2:32PM
Officers and investigators from the Port Orchard Police Department responded to a home in the 900 block of Mitchell Road about 1:45 p.m. Nov. 3.
Some attack ads are misleading in District 26 House races
- Nov 3, 2014 at 5:11PM
In the final days until the Nov. 4 general election, questionable mailers have been appearing in Kitsap County mailboxes — especially those focused on the 26th Legislative District races for the House and Senate.
Supporting Linda Streissguth for commissioner
- Nov 4, 2014 at 6:00AM
I've worked with Linda Streissguth on the Bremerton Housing Authority and have seen first-hand her leadership ability, keen insight and willingness to approach difficult situations seeking solutions for the good of our community.
Vote Judy Arbogast for state senator
- Nov 4, 2014 at 7:00AM
I noticed your recent article on District 26 candidates running for the state House and Senate seats. A number of issues came up like classroom size, campaign donors, etc.
SLIDE SHOW | Halloween in South Kitsap
- Nov 4, 2014 at 1:39PM
Thousands of children, and adults, made their way to several Halloween events in downtown Port Orchard and throughout the South Kitsap community.
CROSS COUNTRY | Two Wolves advance to state
- Nov 4, 2014 at 1:34PM
Villarma, Knowles both place in top 15 at districts
Robinson moves out to slight lead in Kitsap County prosecutor's race
- Nov 5, 2014 at 5:39PM
At 5 p.m. Nov. 5, results show that Republican challenger Tina Robinson with a 50.1 to 49.9 percent margin.
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The United States Championship's history is highlighted with Hall of Famers like Ric Flair and future members of that group like John Cena, but who was the best champ from each state?
The title's history dates back to Harley Race defeating Johnny Weaver in 1975. Since then, men from everywhere from Arkansas to Wisconsin have won and defended it. It's a championship that has traveled from the NWA to WCW and now to WWE, where Dean Ambrose carries on the tradition.
Each man considered for this list will represent the state they were born in, not necessarily where they grew up. So though Ric Flair is so closely associated with the Carolinas, he was actually born in Memphis, Tennessee and so gets the nod for best champ from that state.
The following United States titleholders from a wide of range of America's states are ranked based on the length of their reign and their popularity, as well as their influence and impact as champ.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — West Brighton residents Michele DeFazio and Anthony Pizzo Jr. were married aboard the cruise ship, Explorer of the Seas, while in port in Bayonne, N.J., and prior to sailing to Bermuda. Capt. Arnold Wonseder officiated at the afternoon ceremony. A reception later was held in the Lobster Shanty, Point Pleasant, N.J.
The bride's sisters, Grace Moss-Beglane and Jeanine Moss, were the matron and maid of honor, respectively.
Joseph Pizzo, the bridegroom's brother, and Greg Marotta, his cousin, were the best men.
Mrs. Pizzo is a graduate of Curtis High School and earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology from St. Peter's College in Jersey City, N.J. She earned a master's degree in exercise physiology from Long Island University, Brooklyn, and is a fitness specialist with Deloitte, Manhattan, and a fitness instructor with LA Fitness, Travis.
Mr. Pizzo is a graduate of St. Peter's Boys High School, New Brighton, and earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in leadership both from St. John's University, Grymes Hill. He is a sergeant with the city Police Department, Intelligence Division.
The couple lives in West Brighton and are planning a delayed honeymoon trip to Puerto Rico.


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A controlled burn sends black smoke billowing into the air in a farm field at Senseny and Triple J roads in Clarke County on Monday. (Photo by Jeff Taylor/The Winchester Star)
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Ranking The Coaches Of Conference USA
1) Ruffin McNeill, East Carolina: McNeill is the Bob Stoops of Conference USA. McNeill was a defensive back as a player and a defensive assistant coach. Much like Bob Stoops, as a head coach, McNeill has turned his focus to the offensive side of the football. Also like Stoops, Ruffin has his team consistently competing for the conference championship.
2) David Bailiff, Rice: Bailiff's work was cut out for him in 2007 when he took over the program. The Owls had only been to eight bowl games in its history and Bailiff has a 2-0 bowl record since. The Owls are in contention for a conference championship down the stretch this year and will be bowling once again.
3) Larry Coker, Texas-San Antonio: For whatever reason it did not end the way it was supposed to end at Miami for Coker. The national championship head coach has built the UTSA program from scratch. Now three years removed from the Roadrunners' first-ever football practice, Coker has his team one win away from going to a bowl.
4) Dan McCarney, North Texas: McCarney was impressive at Conference USA media days. He is a football coach and a motivator. The former Iowa State head coach is now atop the current C-USA West standings and has the Mean Green at seven wins with losses to Ohio, Georgia and Tulane.
5) Doc Holliday, Marshall: Holliday knows how to adjust to his personnel. Having quarterback Rakeem Cato has adjusted the more conservative Holliday to run more spread to fit Cato's strengths. Any coach that lacks stubbornness and plays to his players' strengths knows how to compete.
6) Curtis Johnson, Tulane: What more can you say about how Johnson has Tulane playing in year number two? Bringing in players like Nick Montana has helped the Green Wave become bowl eligible for the first time since 2002.
7) Rick Stockstill, Middle Tennessee State: Rankings Stockstill down at No. 7 seems low. MTSU has made the transition from the Sun Belt to Conference USA smoothly and the Blue Raiders may celebrate Christmas on the islands of Hawaii.
8) Skip Holtz, Louisiana Tech: Holtz is in search of a quarterback and that seems to be the only thing holding back the former East Carolina head coach and two-time Conference USA champion.
9) Bill Blankenship, Tulsa: Your guess is better than mine in why defending C-USA champion Tulsa is currently 2-7 and 1-4 in conference play. Blankenship brought his key players back from a year ago and maybe the sight of the Golden Hurricane moving to the American Athletic Conference next year has the reigning champions distracted.
10) Garrick McGee, UAB: There has been no improvement from year one to year two for McGee and the UAB program. However, the instinct is that the former Arkansas offensive coordinator can still turn it around in Birmingham. It appears McGee has full support within UAB's athletic department and the fan base is still behind him to get the Blazers football program in bowl contention soon.
11) Ron Turner, Florida International: The brother of San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner is slowly building his program in South Florida. Losing to teams such as Bethune-Cookman does not help his cause for a fast turnaround, but the turmoil going on within the Florida Atlantic football program helps Turner have an upper leg against FIU's arch-rival.
12) Sean Kugler, UTEP: Kugler has entered a tough situation in El Paso. It's tough to compete in recruiting against other Texas schools, but Kugler is a UTEP alum and knows the surroundings.
13) Todd Monken, Southern Miss: Monken wants to instill the offense he coordinated so well at Oklahoma State the last two seasons, but it hasn't shown on the scoreboard yet in Hattiesburg. The Golden Eagles are 0-9 and are riding a 21-game losing streak.
14) Brian Wright, Florida Atlantic: It's tough to place Wright on this list due to him being thrown into the fiasco that FAU and former head coach Carl Pelini have created in Boca Raton. Wright eventually will install the offenses he ran as offensive coordinator at Montana and Youngstown State, if he is able to become the Owls' permanent head coach.


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Blizzard dismiss "Xbox 720" chatter
During GDC last week, it was claimed that Blizzard might be involved with Microsoft in discussions regarding the specifics of the next Xbox games system - something the developer has this week denied outright.
Blizzard man Rob Pardo was credited with saying his firm were in talks with Microsoft over "Xbox 720", although it seems he may have been misquoted somewhat.
"In the Lunch with Luminaries discussion, Rob said that Microsoft occasionally bounces ideas off of us, with no specific reference to any possible future consoles," a representative told Gamespot.
"This should come as no surprise, as our games run on Microsoft's PC operating system. We aren't in discussions with Microsoft regarding any future consoles."
So, there we have it, Xbox 720 is firmly off the table again.
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Snow season: Thousands of schools close and transport struggles to cope as Britain continues to suffer in the grip of heavy snow and icy conditions.
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Tens of thousands of children got an extra day off on Monday as schools were forced to close because of the snow. In some cases, parents were asked to bring shovels to help clear paths to enable them to open.
Over 4,500 schools were reportedly closed across the UK, including more than 200 in Essex, almost 300 schools in Norfolk and around 140 in County Durham.
Neil Farrington, a 42-year-old lecturer at Sunderland University, said conditions around his home in Castleside, County Durham, were as bad as the "horrendous" winter two years ago.
We're all stuck in the house, climbing the walls. Father of three Neil Farrington
The father of three said: "All the schools round here are closed so I have a house full of kids and dogs and none of them want to go out.
"Our 12-week-old puppy went out and disappeared in the snow, we had to dig her out.
"The boys have been out sledging over the weekend but it's too deep now. We're all stuck in the house, climbing the walls."
Robin Hood Airport in Doncaster was also closed on Monday, and flights to and from Birmingham airport were experiencing delays.
Channel 4 News snow map: Photos, information and videos of snow mapped across the UK
Road and rail
Layers of snow and icy conditions proved hazardous for motorists in the Monday morning rush while rail and air services continued to be hit. Edmund King, president of the AA, warned of people driving so-called "snowman cars" by not clearing off the piles of snow from the top of their cars.
"Drivers must clear the snow off their windscreens, lights and tops of their cars before setting out. This morning we have spotted lots of 'snowman cars'.
"We have also seen drivers peering out of small openings on their windscreen as if they were driving a tank. The other issue is the number of cars with their lights and indicators compacted with hardened snow."
This morning we have spotted lots of 'snowman cars' President of the AA
Heavy snowfall closed two major roads across the Pennines, the A628 Woodhead Pass and the A66 between Brough and Bowes.
The Highways Agency said both routes would be closed for some hours and advised drivers to find alternative routes across the Pennines.
Virgin Trains warned of some cancellations in its services between London and Birmingham and the north west, while services into London King's Cross were also affected. Eurostar, First Capital Connect, Southeastern, Southern and South West Trains were all facing disruption. Eurostar said conditions were leading to speed restrictions and delays on all its trains.
There were delays on some London Underground lines, mainly because of late finishes to engineering work, while the bad weather caused hold-ups on the London Overground service.
Flights delayed
At Heathrow, some 10 per cent of flights were expected to be cancelled, particularly after 4pm when visibility is expected to be low. Passengers were advised to check the status of their flights before travelling to the airport.
Yesterday, people were left fuming after 260 flights were cancelled - 20 per cent of the airport's usual business.
A Heathrow spokesman said yesterday: "Many airports have plenty of spare runway capacity so aircraft can be spaced out more during low visibility without causing delays and cancellations.
"Because Heathrow operates at almost full capacity, there is simply no room to reschedule the delayed flights."
Hazardous conditions
One person was killed in Essex in an accident on the A12 in Essex last night, and drivers were being warned to take extra care.
A teenager was left fighting for his life after suffering head injuries in a sledging accident in Middlesbrough and a man was taken to hospital in Kent with broken bones in his face when he was racially attacked after confronting a group of youngsters throwing snowballs at him.
A woman, believed to be in her 20s, died after being found collapsed in the snow. She was discovered by a man walking his dog in Church Meadow, Deal, Kent, at 7.30am yesterday and pronounced dead at the scene.
A police spokesman said: "The woman's death is not being treated as suspicious but it is unexplained. A post-mortem examination will be held later this week."
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The next morning we headed north again. On the way we braved the unsealed hilly roads to Pakiri beach. The beach was almost deserted and we spent a few hours here relaxing and Mark managed a few minutes in the rough looking sea.
The rest of the journey to Paihia was spent stuck behind slow vehicle after slow vehicle. When we arrived in Paihia we cooked our dinner on the hostel barbecue and fed the cat what we couldn't finish
While in Hamilton we'd booked onto an overnight cruise of the Bay of Islands and so most of the next day was spent waiting around until our 5pm boarding. As we were staying at the same hostel when we returned we had been able to leave our car parked there and our food in the fridge.
When 5pm came around a tender boat came to take us to The Rock, a converted car ferry now accommodating backpackers in dorms on the upper deck. The lower deck serves as the bar and dining area. For the rest of the evening there was a lot to keep us occupied. Firstly Mark was in the shooting competition, trying to shoot a plastic duck on a line behind the boat. He almost won but lost the shoot off. Then it was time for fishing off the back of the boat. Theresa opted out of this one and was Mark's official photographer. Mark somehow managed to catch two tiddly fish and one time when he reeled the line in some seaweed was caught on his hook!
After dinner was served the activities weren't over for the day. We both went on the night kayaking to see the bioluminescence of the sea at night
After breakfast the next morning the crew found a good location for snorkelling. The water was really cold so wet suits were a definite. The standard of the snorkelling has nothing on the Great Barrier Reef, the water was murky and there was very little exciting to see. The boat's crew managed to catch a load of mussels and pick some sea urchins for us to try later.
Lunchtime was spent on Robertson's Island and most of us climbed to the highest point of the island to take in the wonderful view, hear the stories about the island and get a group photo. We then ate our pack lunch down by the beach in light drizzle.
Back in Paihia that afternoon we managed to book our island hopping in Fiji and the hotel we'd be staying at in New York before returning to the hostel for a much needed shower.
Before completely leaving the area we drove up to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, scene of the signing of treaty giving Queen Victoria sovereignty over New Zealand and guaranteeing the rights of both Maori and non-maori citizens.
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Scattered notes on life. Maintaining the connection with the long views: poetry, history, literature, friendship, love; distant echoes of Principia Ethica. Worries about the way we live now, connecting a private happiness with a public concern - can pomposity be avoided?
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Tea, anyone?
I am not hugely interested in party politics. It's mostly surface froth anyway and these days absolutely divorced from any high ideals of citizenship and collective responsibility. (I think there was a period when the situation was noticeably better though that's probably a controversial opinion - but there was a moment, I do believe, when it was seriously thought that participatory politics mattered.) Still, there is a sort of groundswell coming in Finland with our version of the Tea Party (angry, not highly educated middle-aged men) rising remarkably in the polls. Much misdirected anger and rage fuelling the "movement". We have so few immigrants that it is quite an acrobatic achievement to create a huge national problem out of them. I guess it is something manageable, something tangible that you can understand and do something about it. The real problems seem to be so far out of the citizens' hands that it's easier just not to see them. In the end it will probably not amount to much anything. An opportunity once again lost - we would need real reform of the political process and social structures in general, but this wave of populism will likely not establish any and will probably make this real reform even more difficult. Oh well.
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Made for my best friend's husband for his birthday last year. Not perfect and I didn't get a great photo of it, so you can't really tell it's a two-layer cake with fondant and icing piped around the bottom edge. Not perfect, but turned out much better than I expected!
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There are giant trailers and moving trucks between 110th and 112th on Broadway. What is it, might you ask? According to the prop master, this whole setup is for "The Following," a FOX TV show set to return in 2014. The trucks will occupy the street only for today.
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Kapahaka: Building Cultural Capital in Aotearoa
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To examine the place of Nga Mahi a Rehia (traditional Māori song and dance) within a Māori Performing Arts degree and to consider the impact of achievement based assessment methodology on the students' work.
Asks what learning Nga Mahi a Rehia in a classroom does for the students' sense of knowing 'what it means to be good' at Kapahaka. Consideration of the difference between the ways in which kapahaka competitions are examined versus the examination of individuals within a classroom group.


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My name is Claudia Teague and I was diagnosed with H1N1 influenza and staphylococcal septicaemia in the July school holidays 2009 (aged 13 years) with multiple organ failure requiring ECMO. In other words I caught swine flu, which led onto complications and an induced coma.
A team from Starship Hospital flew down in the Flight for Life plane to Hawke's Bay hospital to hook me up to a machine that acted as my heart and lungs (ECMO) then I was flown back to Starship to PICU. I was in an induced coma and on ECMO for a week.
As a result of oxygen deprivation, I had a right above knee amputation and left forefoot amputation. I was in Starship for 2 months then moved to Middlemore Hospital to Kids First for repair work on my right stump and forefoot.
My mum (who had stayed with me the whole time) and I came home at the beginning of November 2009. Then I was back to school on crutches and wheelchair before I was fitted with an artificial right leg in the New Year. I use an orthotic in my left shoe. Over the last three and a half years there have been several different sockets fitted as my stump has changed in size and I'm on to a second type of knee. For the last two sockets I have chosen fabric to go under the final layer of resin as I no longer wish to wear a Cosmesis (outer foam layer).
I was quite sporty before 2009 and was in the school netball team and played school and club tennis. I also swam, did horse riding and skied. Netball is out now but I straight away joined the school shooting team. Tennis is achievable but I haven't taken it further just yet. I've been skiing both winters since my amputation, at Mt Ruapehu and learnt adaptive skiing. I ski on my left leg and use outriggers.
I've been to two Independence Games and in the recent one entered in field events – javelin, shot-put and discus and also the swimming events. For the Give it a Go event I tried golf and really enjoyed that. I go horse riding each week at RDA (Riding for the Disabled) where I ride without my prosthesis and have learnt to adapt to the different weight balance. I belong to the Hawke's Bay Amputee Society and this year the Annual Conference, which I attended, was held in Napier. There was a Youth Focus - events were organised for the 16-30 year olds to try. There was rafting down the Mohaka river, a horse trek, rock climbing and sailing.
I now have my restricted driver's license, after a simple modification was made to the accelerator pedal in an automatic car. A left foot accelerator pedal was added to the left of the brake which can be flipped up and the right pedal lowered again when needed by others in the family. I have been on school camps, swim for exercise plus school swimming sports. Also have continued with learning the flute and am a member of the Hawke's Bay Youth Orchestra. My main aim when I left hospital was to walk again and get back to living a normal life.
I am supported by my parents, two older sisters, extended family, friends, school, The Auckland Limb Centre, Hawke's Bay Hospital, The Amputee Society, CCS and The Ministry of Social Development.
You might also like to read Claudia's parents (Caroline and Roger)'s story.


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The annual USGS report on minerals extraction, consumption, and value in the US, released Feb. 16, 2010, provides a takeoff point for numerous environmental stories.
Substantial drops in gravel, sand, cement, and gypsum extraction and consumption offer a different way to cover the economic impacts of the recession. Data on coal mining extraction and employment provide insights on stories related to climate change and air pollution. Inroads to environmental disturbance stories are offered by data such as the nearly 50% decline in iron ore production.
Our long-standing dependence on foreign sources of key materials is reflected in the data showing that 100% of 19 materials such as manganese, asbestos, quartz crystal, gemstones, and vanadium come from countries such as China, Canada, Russia, India, and South Korea. Bringing the story back home, charts and maps pinpoint the locations, value, and types of minerals extracted in your state. Many other story leads are tucked away in the 196-page report.
- Mineral Commodity Summaries 2010 (which also provides access to annual reports going back to 1997).


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Photo Gallery: A1 Pitching Academy
ADAMS -- Jonah Bayliss struck out Alex Rodriguez. He's gotten out Derek Jeter. Robinson Cano and Hideki Matsui were hitless against him.
The 33-year-old Williamstown native and Mount Greylock High School graduate was merciless against the Yankees.
Now the former Major League Baseball reliever is looking to teach local young baseball players how they can do it themselves.
Bayliss just opened the A1 Pitching Academy in Adams, where he will teach his greatest skill -- pitching, but also hitting and some fielding techniques.
The academy is located at 5 Hoosac St., in the old brick Waverly building, a former fabrics store and warehouse. The building is owned by Connors Brothers, a moving company operated by his older brother, Jarret.
Situated on the second floor of the building, tarp separates the baseball facility from the storage section.
There is a small turf field with enough room to concentrate on showing pitchers how to throw over a plate into a net. There also is room for hitters to stand in the cage and swing. Bayliss is keeping open the possibility of expanding the academy.
A 60-inch television hangs on the wall for Bayliss to go over the movements of pitchers on a 10-second delay after he records them, using slow-motion and freeze-frame replays.
That type of instant feedback is "vital in today's sports arena," Bayliss said.
"Things are getting so competitive," he added. "Players are looking for every advantage."
He recalls being shown videotape of his release point being lower than he thought it was, by a minor league instructor.
"It's like how you view your own voice," he said. "How you think you throw your own ball isn't how you throw your own ball."
Bayliss will be giving pointers and teaching exercise skills that will depend on the player.
Every pitcher throws differently. "Pitching mechanics are just like fingerprints," he said.
He calls himself a "late bloomer."
As a boy, Bayliss looked up to flamethrower and strikeout record-holder Nolan Ryan.
In his junior year of high school, he was the fourth pitcher on a team that went to the state semifinals.
He credits a workout regimen that he picked up with brother Jarrett when the two were at Trinity College, with boosting the velocity of his fastball from a high of 90 mph to 94 mph.
Jarrett established numerous pitching records at the school, Jonah said. But his velocity never hit the 90s.
When Jonah boosted his own velocity, he had a stellar junior season. He ended up getting taken in the 2002 amateur draft by the Kansas City Royals.
In 2005, he threw to a 2.84 ERA at the AA level, earning a call-up to the majors with the Royals. There, he joined a young group of pitchers which included Zack Greinke and J.P. Howell.
"The first time it happens, it's not really like anything else," Bayliss said. "It's surreal."
Frank Thomas, a Hall of Fame candidate, was his first strikeout victim. He did it on an inside slider despite never having thrown the pitch inside. "You go into survival mode. You don't even think twice about what the catcher is putting down."
Bayliss said his changeup was what got him to the majors. He also relied on a four-seam fastball and slider.
"I was a right-handed pitcher who threw 92, 94 miles per hour," he said. "You can find 2,000 of them. Right-handed relievers are a dime a dozen."
"The higher level you play, the talent catches up to you. What will separate you becomes your brain," Bayliss said.
"Those mental aspects of the game [are] what I want to relay to the younger generation."
By mental, he means understanding situations and having confidence.
"Confidence is going to lead to composure," he said. "If you're intelligent and confident, you won't freak out... bases loaded, nobody out, no problem. I need to get a groundout."
One of his greatest and most awkward moments was retiring six Red Sox batters in a row in his first time facing the team he grew up admiring. That was in 2005, the year after Boston captured their first World Series title in 86 years.
The first batter he faced was Jason Varitek. "My first reaction was 'ya man!,' " but then he settled down. "He's trying to smash the ball down my throat," he said.
The memory of a home run he gave up to slugger Ken Griffey Jr. still stings. "His swing is so great, so natural. He looks so relaxed. You go 'man, he didn't even swing that hard.' "
Striking out A-Rod? "I hold on to that one," Bayliss said.
After a disappointing season in 2007, Bayliss would spend the next few years in the minors, and one year playing in Japan.
One of his proudest moments was playing for Team USA in 2005 as part of the pre-qualifying competition.
Among his more memorable encounters was getting to meet Royals Hall of Famer George Brett at spring training.
"He showed you a really great example of how to show up and play every day, give 110 percent and not take anything for granted," Bayliss said.
Get lessons ...
Anyone interested in taking baseball lessons at the academy can contact Jonah at (615) 925-9577.


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This is one of the things that's on my list. Oh and note-to-self: Ayisha's Princess & Dora books do not count, ok.
Many years ago, when I was actively trying to excel in one of those Multi Level Marketing thingy (hint: A****y), I heard this quote for the first time:
"Five years from today, you will be the same person that you are today, except for the books you read and the people you meet."
..and it has stuck with me. Since then, I have always had it in my to-do list. It started out rather ambitiously with 2 books per week (whoaah!) especially during those pre-marriage & pre-babies years. But I've never been able to tick them off the list, ever. Last year it was down to 2 books a month. Didn't happen either. *hampeh* So let's hope this year is the year!
Actually, I have my moments with books. Sometimes I can go months without remembering the last book I read and other times I'd find myself reading 3-4 books in a month (ok, this refers to the Twilight series lah..ok ok and 50 Shades..shhhhhh)
My point - I'm not an avid reader and I'd like to be one. And not just of vampire books & gossip magazines!
The year started off pretty good. Well, don't we all achieve plenty in January???
I actually did manage to finish this book for the 1st month of 2013.
I got it for Christmas from Michael who knows I'm borderline obsessed with the whole Freemasonry, Illuminati, New World Order, Conspiracy Theories bla bla. So I read it straightaway.
My review? It was ok. Lots of information on codes and symbols. Too much maybe. Quite informative but none of the conspiracy theories answered, of course. Like are Madonna & Despicable Me part of the Illuminati plans? :p
Whilst still in the month of January, I started this book after hearing so many good things about it from so many different people.
My review? Well, can't really say yet because I just picked it up again 1/2 hour ago and the bookmark's still on Chapter 4. But I know it's not because the book is boring or anything like that but rather because we were close to leaving Oz at the time & I was starting to get busy with packing again and have been pretty slack since we got back to Malaysia. *sigh*
By the by, did you notice my very old & dingy bookmark there? I've had it for ages & it's my favourite bookmark in the whole world! The bottom bit got torn by Ayisha. She was actually trying to be helpful because the plastic bit was already more than half way torn just begging to be ripped off so she pulled it right off. But still, I almost cried. :( The missing bit had a picture of a kitten & a puppy sleeping behind that big book that the dog was leaning against.
|Don't worry, we'll still be here when you get back
It was given to me a long time ago when I first left Malaysia to study in Australia and I cried when I turned it over...
|see the cute puppy & kitten??
At the bottom it was signed "The cutest for ever, Wa & Limah" my 2 younger sisters that I left behind...
CUTE right?
ps: in case anyone's wondering, no I did not excel and make millions in that MLM thingy. Tee hee :p


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When I want to know where to eat in Sydney, which operas are the hot ticket at the Met or who's got that boutique Russian River pinot noir in stock, I call Harvey. The epitome of the urbane San Franciscan, my friend is a maven--a person who knows stuff--and great company, too.
On his last trip to town, Harvey suggested dinner at Hiro's, a little sushi bar I'd never heard of at the unglamorous junction of Highway 217 and Interstate 5 in Lake Oswego. Out of all of Portland's restaurants to choose from--well, I wondered if he were losing his edge.
No worries. Hiro's may be a relatively unsung restaurant in a mini-mall off Bangy Road, but it turns out to serve creative, spanking-fresh Japanese food in a homey atmosphere of devoted regulars.
Proprietor Hiro Ikegaya is a dignified host, but no chatterbox. If you ask for recommendations at the sushi bar, it's more likely his right-hand man, Eliseo Guzman, will tell you what's fresh and what's special tonight. Don't let Guzman's Hispanic heritage fool you. He's got the touch for sushi, and he shouts out hello and goodbye in Japanese with the best of the Ginzu boys.
Much of the delectable fish Hiro's serves is imported from Japan. Ikegaya says he's the only Portland restaurant getting deliveries from a top Los Angeles importer whose big trucks, speeding toward Seattle, briefly pull off the interstate to drop off his order. As a result, you'll encounter seasonal seafood you may not have tried before, like monkfish liver or buri, which is wild yellowtail.
Traditional preparations are well executed, but the real lures at Hiro's are the special dishes, thoughtfully composed variations on Japanese and Western classics.
Don't miss the salad with crackling, smoky, salty strips of salmon skin ($9.75). Seared buri carpaccio ($12.85) comes with a complex salsa of tomato, onion, soy, rice vinegar, ginger and chile oil. Then there's Hiro's version of the ubiquitous softshell crab roll ($9.85), which packages crispy fried crab in a white radish wrap with velvety avocado and crunchy smelt eggs, then sets it on a zesty sauce with red jalapeño, rice vinegar and garlic.
We weren't nuts about the monkfish liver pâté ($8.95)--the sauce was awfully sweet--but the tuna tartare ($9.95), with fresh parsley and pine nuts, tasted like something a brilliant Italian chef, given some gorgeous tuna, might dream up. Ditto for a new dish the chef told us about, salmon cured with extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar and basil, which wasn't yet ready for tasting. "We create in our own style," Ikegaya says. "We spend a lot of time working on our dishes and original sauces, and our customers like them."
While the chef's dishes taste like he has invested time working out the flavors, the restaurant's decor looks like it hasn't received a style update in years. Ikegaya arrived in Los Angeles from Japan in 1974 and started a restaurant in L.A. in 1979. Coming north, he opened Hiro's in late 1989, and little seems to have changed since then--not the bland Art Deco posters on the walls, nor the chairs, which over the years have lost any whisper of cushion they once might have had.
The whole place is full of seemingly incongruous details that, upon closer examination, have logical explanations: The '60s rock soundtrack harks back to the Ventures, Ikegaya's favorite band; a framed 1990 clipping from The Oregonian's sports page quotes Jerome Kersey saying Hiro's is his favorite restaurant. And why, with only two white wines on the menu, is one the delicious but relatively obscure Sineann Oregon Pinot Gris? Because winemaker Peter Rosback is a regular.
Like most first-class Japanese restaurants, Hiro's isn't cheap. Figure at least $75 for two with sake and a tip. One of my favorite dishes is a deal, though: meaty broiled yellowtail collar for $8.25. It's tough to eat with chopsticks but worth the mess to wrestle the savory chunks of rich fish off the bone. Or you could always ask for a fork. By the way, the Sineann Pinot Gris ($5 glass, $28 bottle) really suits the food.
All of this reveals just why a maven is a maven. Thanks, Harvey.
6334 SW Meadows Road, Lake Oswego, 684-7521. Lunch: 11:30 am-1:50 pm Monday-Friday; Dinner: 6 pm-9 pm, Monday-Saturday. $$-$$$ Moderate to expensive. Credit cards accepted.
Picks: Salmon-skin salad, seared buri carpaccio with salsa, tuna tartare, broiled yellowtail collar.


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Cub Cadet Receiver Mount Hitch
Part Number: CC-05-001
This is for the 582 thru 1282 cub cadets.
A heavy duty hitch for your cub cadet that will give you the flexibility of adding many attachments to your tractor. Any receiver mount hitch that fits your car or truck will fit in this receiver. It is the same 2" as a vehicles. Heavy duty 1/4" back plate is laser cut for supreme accuracy and uses 7 mounting bolts for extreme rigidity. Receiver is 1/4" wall also! Uses the standard 5/8" hitch pin.
You could put your bike rack in here, a platform for putting your tools and supplies on, a digger or a garden attachment, a sprayer, a hitch mounted winch, a generator unit, etc..... The possibilities are endless of what you can build.
Due to the fact that the receiver is only 4" deep, you might have to drill another 5/8" hole in your attachment to make the holes line up.
You will need (7) longer 3/8" bolts by 1 1/4" long"
This one fits the older series cub cadets with the aluminum rear end housing. If you have questions on if it will fit, I can email you a bolt diagram drawing.


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Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Notoriusly leftarded WaPo columnist actually has a lucid thought. Stop the presses! uh never mind. hat tip WSJ Political Journal (PAID subscription)
"With the sentencing of I. Lewis 'Scooter' Libby, [Special Prosecutor Patrick]Fitzgerald has apparently finished his work, which was, not to put too fine a point on it, to make a mountain out of a molehill. At the urging of the liberal press (especially the New York Times), he was appointed to look into a run-of-the-mill leak and wound up prosecuting not the leaker -- Richard Armitage of the State Department -- but Libby, convicted in the end of lying. This is not an entirely trivial matter since government officials should not lie to grand juries, but neither should they be called to account for practicing the dark art of politics.... I have come to hate the war and I cannot approve of lying under oath -- not by Scooter, not by Bill Clinton; not by anybody. But the underlying crime is absent, the sentence is excessive and the investigation should not have been conducted in the first place. This is a mess. Should Libby be pardoned? Maybe. Should his sentence be commuted? Definitely" -- Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen.


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MORRISONVILLE - The North Country Chapter of the American Red Cross reported Friday that the organization has mobilized its full resources across the country to get help to people affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Here's what it said:
-Red Cross workers are getting food and supplies to the people who need it in New Jersey and all New York boroughs. There are more than 300 Red Cross feeding trucks mobilized as well as rental cars, trucks to distribute supplies and food in neighborhoods.
-Since the relief operation began, the Red Cross has served more than one million meals and snacks, and provided more than 50,000 overnight stays.
-More than 5,700 Red Cross workers from all 50 states are supporting shelters, providing food and water at fixed sites, and driving through neighborhoods to distribute meals and supplies. About 90 percent of these workers are volunteers.
-Working in partnership with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Red Cross has kitchens and fixed feeding sites spread across New York and New Jersey.
-Thursday night, about 5,300 people affected by Sandy stayed in more than 70 shelters.


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PSE honors Norm McLaughlin
Some things are worth the wait, and when the gas lamp on the waterfront side of the Harborside Condominiums was unveiled on Oct. 5, the wait finally ended for both Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority executive director Norm McLaughlin and Puget Sound Energy.
McLaughlin received PSEs Pioneer Award in 2005, but it took two years before a suitable location could be found, explained PSE senior vice president of corporate affairs Phil Bussey.
Some times it takes a long time to find the right place and we have that now, Bussey said as a crowd gathered in front of the condos.
PSE doesnt make the selection, but it relies on a group of community leaders to help it find the right person for the prestigious award, he said.
We look for people who get things done and want to make a difference, Bussey said. Norm is exactly the right person.
Although U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks was unable to attend the event, because they do have to be there for votes, his assistant Clark Mathers read a letter from Dicks to McLaughlin.
I think all of us are here today, because Norm McLaughlin is one of those leaders, the letter read.
Mayor Cary Bozeman told the crowd that McLaughlin is one of those people who is unafraid to take risks.
We have people who take professional risks on behalf of the community, Bozeman said. Norm is one of those people who has a strong passion to get things done.
During the past six and a half years, Bozeman said he has enjoyed working with McLaughlin to get things done to bring life back to the city, which was in a pronounced state of decay.
I think people really like Norm, Bozeman said.
For his part, McLaughlin said he was excited to be honored by PSE, but was quick to credit the KCCHA staff for its role in his receipt of the award.
We have a lot of great people, he said. None of this could happen without the great staff of the KCCHA.
While much has been accomplished by the housing authority during his tenure, McLaughlin said there is more work yet to be done.
I cant think of anything Id rather be doing than that, McLaughlin said.
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SAGINAW TWP. — Someone broke into a storage garage and stole gasoline from the tanks of three trucks at Pinnacle Design, a furniture company at 3700 Bay in Saginaw Township, between Thursday night and Friday morning, Saginaw Police Lt. Gary P. Grauf says.
He said company representatives reported that someone cut a gas line to one of the vehicles and caps had been removed from the tanks of two others.
The culprits entered through the rear of the business and stole an estimated 20 gallons of fuel, Grauf said.
The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline is presently $3.85, according to michigangasprices.com.


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What began as a language arts lesson in letter-writing took an unexpected turn when students were able to persuade an urban artist to visit their class and paint them a mural.
Class 4-204, a collaborative-team teaching (CTT) class of both special ed and general education students under the direction of teachers Nicholas Galletta and Anna Torres, started its "Dear Ms. Morello: The Art of Persuasion" writing project a few months ago.
The subject of their writing project, Jenna Morello, a Brooklyn-based artist from Bay Ridge, participates in the NYC Arts Cypher located in Stapleton. Her art has an urban appeal that commonly features Manhattan's skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge, musical themes, planets and animals. Her art uses vibrant colors and intricate detail that appeals to her audience.
Galletta thought Ms. Morello's urban style was something that would speak to his students. "I felt that linking art to a writing project would keep them interested and excited. After showing them her paintings, they immediately 'oohed' and 'aahed.' They instantly wanted to meet the artist and see more of her art work," he said.
"When we discussed what we could do in class, some students suggested writing letters, while others said we should ask her to paint in our school. Mrs. Torres and I asked how we could do both, which prompted a lesson in persuasive writing," he explained.
The two teachers teamed up to use the occasion as an introduction to organized opinion writing – part of the new state Common Core Curriculum. It requires students to write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
After some in-class brainstorming, students decided they would like Ms. Morello to come to their school and paint a mural. They set out to convince her by writing "persuasive letters" offering three reasons why she should consider their request.
The exercise was hardly cut-and-dried; the students wrote from their hearts.
"I would love for you to come to our school. It will be an honor to see you paint a mural because Mr. Galletta showed us some of your paintings and they are very beautiful," wrote Aaliyah Hernandez.
"Your art is charming," 9-year-old Shiquan Smith Jr. wrote "When children see your painting they will be impressed. They will even come to school more often. When people get mad, the painting will make them happy. And, hey, you never know, you might even be in the newspaper," he sagely added.
The students mailed their letters and waited patiently for a reply. A month later, they received a package from Ms. Morello, who had taken the time to write back to each of the 29 students in the class. She thanked each for the suggestions, and agreed to visit the class and paint a mural.
"When I received the letters, I was compelled by their persuasive arguments. They truly convinced me and got my attention. I was impressed with how well-written and organized their writing was. I was honored that these kids spoke so highly of me. My mom was a teacher, so I felt like I needed to give back to the school system," Ms. Morello explained.
She arranged to visit the class, where she was greeted "with roaring applause, like a rock star," Galletta related.
Ms. Morello introduced herself, then went straight to work on the mural in the hallway outside the classroom. She stayed after school and into the evening to finish, and when students returned the next morning "they were ecstatic," he said.
The pen-pal relationship continued.
Students wrote "thank you" letters to Ms. Morello and invited her back to visit. The artist served as a role model for students.
"The painting inspired me with a theme. The theme is always come to school prepared," wrote Richelle Modestil.
Cinthya Marin said she was inspired by Ms. Morello's dedication to her artwork. "When you came here for painting, you never gave up, you went ahead, focusing," she wrote.
"I want to be like you a lot. I can be a good artist. I am going to be an artist when I am big," wrote Caleb Asencio.
While students were waiting to hear back from Ms. Morello, Galletta gave them time to observe the mural in the hallway and take notes on the details they observed.
A few weeks ago, Ms. Morello came back, at the students' request, to give them an art lesson.
They wanted to learn how to draw the skyline like her. They also wanted her to draw her pets, which include three dogs and a pig. Ms. Morello demonstrated how to draw a person's face, using circles and lines. Shiquan Smith and his classmate, Ronnell Gillett, volunteered to be a part of the demonstration. She offered individual help to students and conversed and answered questions.
Before she left the class, students presented Ms. Morello with a paintbrush statue that they had signed, along with Galletta, Ms. Torres and PS 20 principal Marie Munoz.
"They were ecstatic to see that a goal we had set many weeks ago had manifested itself right in front of them. Besides learning about persuasive and organized writing, they learned that they have a voice," Galletta said, "and that they can use their voice to reach out to their community."


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The desire of a Germany-based tire maker to expand near its East Coast domestic headquarters was a factor in Louisiana losing out among three finalists for a $500 million tire plant expected to create 1,600 jobs, Louisiana's economic development chief said. Continental Tire the Americas LLC announced Thursday that it will construct the plant in Sumter, S.C., while expanding its U.S. headquarters in Lancaster County, S.C.
Louisiana had been pushing a site at England Airpark in Alexandria for the project. North Carolina was the other finalist for the plant.
"We worked aggressively to secure the Continental Tire project for Louisiana over the last year, even though we knew it would be an uphill battle when the company indicated an East Coast location would offer better outbound logistics and proximity to their U.S. headquarters," state economic development chief Stephen Moret said in a statement.
Louisiana's bid for the plant was spearheaded by the state economic development agency, England Airpark and the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, Moret said.
The economic development agency did not respond immediately to a request for details of Louisiana's bid.
Moret said the state was working on other major projects considering locations in central Louisiana.
"Of course, our goal is to win projects that bring jobs to our state, not simply be a finalist," he said.
Continental said it would build the Sumter plant in two stages: a first phase that will be producing five million tires annually by 2017 and a second stage that will expand that capacity to eight million tires by 2021.
The company also said it would expand its domestic headquarters, which opened in 2009, to accommodate the work force. The headquarters currently employs about 350 workers with plans to expand that by 80 over the next four years. The building will be expanded from 75,000 square feet to 90,000 square feet, the company said.
In a statewide forecast of job creation over the next two years issued this week by Louisiana State University economists Loren Scott and James Richardson, Alexandria was forecast to have weak job growth. The forecast said the Alexandria area is expected to add only 600 jobs a year over 2012-2013 for an annual growth rate of 0.9 percent.
Jim Clinton, chief executive of the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance, said that despite the loss, the region competed hard "in a very large-scale recruitment."
"Central Louisiana was able to demonstrate some capabilities to the site-selection community that they may not have been aware of before. We particularly able to showcase England Airpark, which will be the cornerstone of a lot of our future plans," Clinton said.
England Airpark is the site of the former England Air Force Base, which dealt central Louisiana a major economic blow with its closure and loss of military and civilian defense jobs in the early 1990s.
Alan Sayre of The Associated Press wrote this report.


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MT. MORRIS TOWNSHIP, Michigan -- A third man has been charged in a shooting that wounded four people outside a high school basketball game last week.
The 19-year-old Mt. Morris Township man was arrested Monday and is expected to be arraigned Friday on three charges of assault with intent to murder, carrying a concealed weapon and use of a firearm in a felony.
Investigators believe he and two other men, 17 and 18, were involved in a Jan. 20 shooting in a crowded parking lot outside the old Beecher High School after a boys basketball game between Beecher and Hamady high schools.
Police believe 25 shots were fired, hitting two Beecher students and two former Beecher students. All of the victims are expected to recover.


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Carnie Wilson Returns as Host for 65 New Episodes of Hilarious Revelations, As Newlyweds Discover How Much They Do—and Don't—Know About Each Other
Santa Monica, CA – April 8, 2010 – GSN (Game Show Network) announced today the third-season premiere of THE NEWLYWED GAME, one of the network's most popular daily strip series. Carnie Wilson returns as host for the new season, which will feature a diverse line-up of newlyweds of all backgrounds over 65 episodes. Season Three of THE NEWLYWED GAME will premiere on Monday, April 19 at 6:00 P.M. (ET/PT), and air Mondays through Fridays from 6:00 to 6:30 P.M.
THE NEWLYWED GAME made history last season when it featured the first same-sex couple ever on the show: "Star Trek's" George Takei and his husband, Brad Altman. The third season will include one non-celebrity same-sex couple.
THE NEWLYWED GAME has been a ratings success story for GSN since its debut in April 2009: Season One premiered to solid ratings, improving each time slot in which it was scheduled, whether in households or target demos. Season Two's ratings then went on to greatly increase primetime performance over Season One among households and all key demographics. THE NEWLYWED GAME's Season Two was also GSN's highest rated primetime program among key female demos.
THE NEWLYWED GAME is GSN's modern installment of the classic series showcasing three newly married couples of wide-ranging backgrounds who face off in a series of question rounds. During each round, a spouse attempts to guess his or her mate's answer to questions about their relationship, ranging from the first time they met to the details of their love life. At the end of the game, the couple scoring the most points wins exciting prizes.
A multi-talented entertainer, Carnie Wilson—daughter of legendary Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson—is a well-known singer, songwriter, actor and star of GSN's original series, CARNIE WILSON: UNSTAPLED. Wilson's pop group, Wilson Phillips, has sold more than 10 million albums and released three number-one hit singles. Wilson is married to Rob Bonfiglio and they have two daughters, Lola and Luci.
THE NEWLYWED GAME is produced by Michael Davies and his production company, Embassy Row, which is owned by Sony Pictures Television. Davies has brought audiences fan-favorite shows such as "Who Wants To Be a Millionaire," "Power of 10," and the GSN original "Chain Reaction." Additionally, Sony Pictures Television serves as the worldwide distributor for THE NEWLYWED GAME.
About GSN
GSN is a multimedia entertainment company that offers original and classic game programming and competition entertainment via its 72-million subscriber television network and online game sites. GSN's cross-platform content gives viewers and participants the opportunity to win cash and prizes, whether through GSN's popular TV game shows, gsn.com's free casual games or its WorldWinner competitive cash tournaments. GSN is distributed throughout the U.S., Caribbean and Canada by all major cable operators, satellite providers and telcos. GSN and its subsidiary, WorldWinner.com, Inc., are owned by DIRECTV and Sony Pictures Entertainment. For further information, visit GSN's press website at corp.gsn.com.


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SAGINAW — The key to catching good numbers of channel catfish during the peak of the fish's spring spawning run is to use cut-up pieces of sucker minnows on large hooks, two Saginaw area anglers told me.
Jack Marko, of St. Charles, and his fishing buddy and boss, Rony "Sky" Butrus, of Saginaw, know what they're talking about.
We caught 10 good-sized catfish during a few hours of fishing last week in the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge just a few hundred yards from where three Michigan rivers join up to form the Saginaw River.
Marko, the retired owner of the old St. Charles Bait Shop who now works for Butrus and his two partners at the Citgo service station in St. Charles, has been fishing for catfish in these waters for more than 30 years and he has perfected his techniques for doing so.
Marko cuts up live sucker minnows into four or five big sections and places them on size 1/O hooks.
"The catfish can smell the blood and they really hone in on the bait," he said. "It really works good."
Butrus, a Chaldean-American who moved to the United States after leaving Iraq with his family in 1999, said he hadn't gone fishing until three years ago when Marko suggested he give it a try. He and his friends and family have been fishing with Marko nearly every week since, he said.
"My family sees all the fish and wildlife around here and they think they are seeing a travel movie," he said with a wide grin. "I can't believe how good the fishing is around here."
We were fishing out of a 14-foot jonboat that Marko sold to Butrus two years ago. We put in the Saginaw River at Saginaw's Rust Avenue boat ramp and motored 10 minutes upstream to the wildlife refuge near where the Cass and Tittabawassee Rivers join the Shiawassee River to form the Saginaw River.
While fishing, we spotted bald eagles, hawks, ducks and Canada geese every few minutes on a windless, sunny day perfect for spending some time on the river.
We were each using two stout fishing rods loaded with 12-pound test line and the chunks of sucker minnow. We got our first hit within a couple minutes of our first cast at 8:45 a.m. We got a couple of other small fish, two to four pounds, within a few minutes after that. The action slowed down a few minutes later, and we had another flurry of action about 45 minutes later. That kind of off-and-on activity kept up for the next three hours.
By 11:30 a.m., we had 10 catfish in the boat, ranging from about two pounds to about seven.
"It tastes a lot like perch and they still taste good cold the next day," Marko said. "You can catch several catfish a day and its a lot cheaper and better-tasting than buying farm-raised catfish at Kroger's where they sell it for something like $5 per pound."


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In my second year of driving this car, I found the engine's pick-up greatly decreasing in performance. However, credits to Malaysia's Hyundai as when I brought it to them (car was still under warranty), they humbly admitted there was a manufacturing default in the engine and had it replaced free of charge, warranty extended as well. They also provided me with a replacement car, f.o.c.
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Hi Scott,
I am considering the purchase of Quad 100 for (ultra) light wind wave sailing (side shore, side on, side off). The main target is 10-15 knots light wind clean conditions (schloging out, etc).
However, I will probably also extend the range of the board a bit further (more onshore conditions, more wind 15-20 knots).
I have heard (have not tried for myself) that the 2013 SB Quads 92 and 87 are a bit slow to plane (with a serious rocker line). The 100 has very similar dimensions to the 92 but is thicker.
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Welcome, all.
I have been to heaven and experienced some of it!
I have experienced, over the years, many dreams and visions. Angels and guides have taken me to places in the afterlife, heaven, worlds.
Here, I post some writeups of my experiences as well as of my other writings, such as my alien abductions, and life philosophy!
To the right, on the sidebar, are lists of written-up experiences, one article per page, under subject headings.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
my shocking ww III vision!
march 30th, 2013.
[should I even post this? "a bolt from the blue", with no other dreams and visions to follow up on this. World war three. dreamed on march 30th, the day Jesus is dead, saturday before Easter sunday.
"Doom porn" is a real word. many people love to read of visions like this one.
Dreams like this fuel the fires of Fear.
But; I will post this.]
the *most* shocking WW III predicting dream I ever know of!
[print this one out and pin it to the wall and paint a red bull's eye target pattern around it with the sheet of paper at the bulls eye!]
yes, to me at least, this dream is maybe the most "scary WW III dream I have ever seen and probably the most scary end time dream too.
I had it on march 30th of 2013.
the dream begins.....
i am in my car driving across the land from florida to new york.
[this seems to indicate my life from birth to death, just merely my daily journey of life.]
i look out of the car window to see three or four hawks flying within the same sky-space and i see they all are hounded by crows. maybe 20 crows per hawk.
[in real life i see this all of the time. crows Hate hawks and will fly at them and hound them to chase them away. there are many hawks and crows here in tallahassee and two species of crows.]
i stop the car and get out to watch this scene. the crows gang up on the hawks and i see that the hawks retaliate and kill, wound, some of the crows.
the next scene is that i see off in the distance a huge tree and it is filled with crows, maybe 200 to 400 crows, the hawks are gone. i walk closer.
i am now only like 100 foot away and i hear 400 crows cawing. they are all flying around several dying crows.
now.....within this mass of crow sound i begin to hear english words! the words themselves i cannot recall but in the dream i sense the meanings.
I yell to myself, "it is a crow funeral for their killed flock members! how Rare to see this!! it is like a ceremony banned from human observation"! [my own dream words!]
[i saw once on youtube a japanese fairy tale where a boy saw a banned event, the marriage of the foxes. if a human sees this, he is to commit suicide
hari-kari. The foxes are God-spirits, partly human in statue
the boy comes home. the mother steps out of house and hands the boy a sword saying that "the fox messenger has told me of your sin. i do not know you, you saw the forbidden, now go out and kill yourself, i be rid of you; the shame of it all"!]
now i am actually hearing a chorus of a funeral dirge, in english! I also begin to see white robes and other "human" things, amongst these crows!
A crow funeral. Forbidden to watch!
i then suddenly sense that someone has come up beside of me! i turn to see a man who looks to be an "aristocrat"! i can tell he is one of the southern landed gentry, a man who owns the local plantation with its nice mansion home. he too is watching this funeral and he comes up to me.
he tells me, "oh how rare to see this. i had a friend, once, who saw this years and years ago. he witnessed this back about four years before the german nazi troops began to invade countries to begin ww II"
he then tells me that he himself saw such a very similar crow funeral back in 2009!
[2009 + 4 years = 2013]
i then talk a bit ????? and then i turn to walk back to car, now dusk. over in a woods by the field i dimly see a house inside of the woods and then i see a lady walk up to the fence and she yells at me,
in german! german language. i reply to her *in* german!
[i took german in college, failed miserably, but all still in my unconscious.]
there the dream ends. i get up and go to bathroom, the time is now about 3 am, on this march 30th. i go back to sleep and dream yet more.....
[this second dream will be my subconscious "reaction" to the vision. often i have a second dream, when I have a Big Dream. the second dream often gives to me much more personal direction as to what I should do, in now knowing of the Big Dream, as the Big Dream is about all of humanity.]
here i am walking across the campus of Cornell university, there in Ithaca. i grew up 20 miles from this Ivy League university and i lived next to this university for over two years, in the 70s. to me it represents the higher learning and Truth-place.
I am walking with Suanna, my now deceased sister, we walk slowly across the campus, at night.
[she might only be a symbol, a dream-enabled "other" person, in order for dialog to take place, as i do all of the talking, here!]
i walk very slowly as i am now telling HER this dream that i am now typing out!
i tell it from beginning to end, the car, the hawks, the crows, the funeral, etc.....
then i *slowly* says and i say this with some "authority", i say something to her.
at that instant, i wake up with a startle! Dream self, i guess really wanted to burn this sentence into my brain!
So there ye all be. notice the Math. four years before ww II begins, in 1939 friend sees crow funeral. Four years before 2013, "it begins", from the plantation owner. but as ww II took a year or two to become "truly global", it will take a year, 2014, to have this war become truly global.
Then I tell my sister, probably from my High Self vantagepoint, that I will see this in 2014.
I suspect that the Plantation owner's friend, the plantation owner, the german girl, all died, will die, after seeing the crow funeral.
As I witnessed this with my soul-body, out of body, my soul may die in 2014! Tallahassee is a capital city and probably on the nuclear hit list. a direct hit from an atomic bomb, i read, tears apart the very soul. I read that as of late 1970s, the dead victims of Hiroshima and Nakashima, are "beginning to recover"!! I might sleep and heal for 1000 years, if I am taken out in this manner. I will miss the crush-stress of 4 to 6 billion souls all coming up to heaven all at once!! I will be a victim, not a helper. Humbling. I thought, once, that I had a shred of knowledge and will, to help people! No, I will be a Patient in the healing wards, I guess. Be everyone's problem.
the most utter ww III vision, *and* end time vision, that i have ever seen from anytime or anywheres!!
I have read of bird funerals. This One feels "mythological"! I do not know the symbol of crows, in this vision.
the first part is the dream itself, collectively. I see that the second dream is my personal part to play in this event.
to me it looks to read that 2013 will see the beginning of war, like the 1939 invasion of Germans into next door countries. WW II did not begin in earnest, involving the whole world, until a year or two later.
thus here the events begin in 2013 and might become more united states involved in 2014, where I live.
war. maybe we all will merely have small wars. but maybe the full nuclear thing will happen!
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Crowe told a committee this week that some officials, like sheriffs and assessors, have to wait about a year between election day and taking over from their predecessors. Rep. Tim Burns, R-Mandeville, the handler of Crowe's resolution in the House, said the study is designed to find ways to allow some local and parish officials to take office closer to the election, possibly by changing existing state laws.
The resolution calls for the Senate and House committees on governmental affairs to function as a joint committee to study "in all respects the period of time between the dates of the election of local and parish officials and the dates of assumption of office ... with an objective of reporting the minimum period of time" for a transition.
Crowe's resolution says with the advances in technology in the last 25 years, the transition period should not take up to a year. The resolution calls for the joint committee to make recommendations on possible legislation for next session by March 1.
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It's time to lift blinds on culture of secrecy at the heart of justice
Published 22/02/2014 | 02:30
Two weeks on and the GSOC saga not only has legs but has morphed into something even more ominous for the Government, managing to eclipse the biggest white-collar trial in living memory. It has turned out to be the proverbial can of worms.
What baffles this old hand is why Justice Minister Alan Shatter was so reluctant to launch an immediate independent investigation of the claim that GSOC had arranged a security sweep of their premises because they thought they were being bugged. Instead of standing back in acceptance that this was a grave matter, he stalled and tried to make light of the whole story. Moreover, by taking sides he discredited the GSOC.
Although a courageous and reforming minister, Shatter has form when it comes to disregard for whistleblowers. His handling of the very serious penalty points issue left a lot to be desired. Sometimes it's not the substance of the controversy but rather the handling of it which is the test of government. In this case, given the technical nature of surveillance, most of us glaze over and suspend judgment. But people draw inferences from the demeanour of the cast of players, particularly when it is televised live.
What is clear is that GSOC is not fit for purpose. It lacks capacity to provide proper oversight of senior garda management. But more seriously, the relationship with the minister and the garda commissioner is one of mutual mistrust. The Department of Justice and the Garda Siochana thrive on secrecy, intelligence and surveillance. The notion of transparency is anathema. This is the political dilemma facing government if real garda accountability is to be achieved post the Morris Tribunal. Given Sgt Maurice McCabe's treatment, the notion of protection for whistleblowers is totally discredited.
I served as opposition spokesperson for Justice from 1993 to 1997. I was newly elected and learning the hard way, on my feet and in public. It was not for the fainthearted. It was part of my job to table questions to the justice minister on matters of security, crime, the courts and prisons. At times it brought me into the murky areas of organised crime and subversion. It was a time when 'The General' and his like were acting with impunity because of very liberal laws on bail and the right to silence; making a laughing stock of the justice system. It was the time before Veronica Guerin was gunned down in broad daylight in her car.
It was also a time of IRA activity and subversion with a degree of overlap between both sets of criminals. Looking back it was understandably a time when the public and the body politic supported a strong garda force including surveillance and counterintelligence to protect the security of the State itself. Oversight of the Garda was not on the agenda.
They were a busy four years. The FF/Labour coalition collapsed because of the non-extradition of paedophile priest Fr Brendan Smyth and a row over the appointment of Harry Whelehan as President of the High Court. It was the revolving door era of the prison system with prisoners released early just to make space. After the Veronica Guerin murder, Nora Owen launched an all-out zero-tolerance policy against organised crime.
Justice issues go to the heart of democracy; controversies frequently bring down governments. For the last two weeks I had a feeling of deja vu. Opposition spokespersons' tails were up. Ministers looked afraid, apart from Alan Shatter, who possesses the detached composure of an undertaker no matter how dire the circumstances.
But opposition deputies can only ask questions and hope, like David slinging stones at Goliath, that one will land. The GSOC members looked pale and stressed under committee questioning. Simon O'Brien's testimony to the committee was riveting, if only for its inconsistency. Strangely, changing under questioning did not take from its veracity. The truth can often be confusing and difficult to explain, particularly when testifying under pressure and before the phalanx of the media. One had a sense of something totally unscripted, unfolding dangerously.
In Government Buildings and Leinster House, deputies and staff were hunched over monitors agog. Labour ministers were queasy; Pat Rabbitte had a face like thunder. When it comes to law and order, Fine Gael and Labour come from different cultures. Fine Gael side with the Gardai; Labour with civil and human rights. It must be galling for Labour to see Sinn Fein wearing those clothes. When the Fianna Fail leader produced the dossier of alleged garda mismanagement and worse, and the "sacking" of the confidential recipient was announced, it was a seismic moment.
By week's end, the Taoiseach was ashen and contrite, while his Justice Minister was bizarrely in Greece.
I recalled a quote from former British Prime Minister James Callaghan: "And the sky turned black with the flapping wings of chickens coming home to roost."
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MOBILE, Alabama -- An ordinance soon to be considered by the Mobile City Council would bar smoking in virtually all public spaces and places of employment in the city.
The most notable exception to the ban would be bars serving patrons age 21 or older.
Bar owners could choose for themselves whether to allow smoking. Signs indicating whether smoking is OK would be required near the entrances.
Smoking at restaurants would be permitted in outdoor spaces, provided that the outdoor space is 25 feet from the entrance.
The ordinance is expected to appear on the council's Jan. 10 agenda, but may not come to a vote until Jan. 17.
Councilman William Carroll is sponsoring the ordinance, a draft of which was provided to the Press-Register. "Hardly anybody wants to eat their food around someone who is smoking anymore," he said. "Practically the whole country is trying to go smoke free."
Carroll said that the ordinance is fair to smokers because it allows them a social outlet where they can smoke.
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The City Council has discussed a smoking ban in the past only to pull up short of actually passing one. Carroll said that his ordinance is the first fully-fledged effort to make it this far in the process.
Carroll has sought input from Dr. Bernard Eichold, who leads the Mobile County Health Department and is an outspoken opponent of smoking in public places.
Eichold said Tuesday that he hopes the ordinance will soon pass. "I cannot anticipate what the political process will bring, but when more than 70 percent of the people don't smoke it seems reasonable to limit exposure to second-hand smoke," he said.
"Other than the beneficial effects of generating revenue, I can find no real value in the smoking of tobacco. It has no positive impact on our society," Eichold said. "I am optimistic that science, knowledge and common sense will prevail."
Mayor Sam Jones said that there is no doubt that Mobile needs to tighten its restrictions on where people can light up. "Today, you just have to," he said.
Nevertheless, the mayor said any regulations need to consider smokers' rights.
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Ingredient 3: Build a Web Application with Sinatra
Once Ruby is installed, Ruby libraries are managed with
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ruby webapp.rb.
Ingredient 4: Populate a Database with Measured Values
Now, you still need to store the data in an appropriate way. In general, a database is used for web applications. SQLite is a database designed for simple applications, but that still speaks SQL. The database is part of the Debian sqlite3 package. To use it in Ruby, you also need the Ruby sqlite3 gem.
To create a new database file by the name of
db.sqlite3 which will store temperature values at specific times, for example, you would type:
sqlite3 db.sqlite3 'create table temperatures(time integer, t real);'
The Ruby code in Listing 1 [5] uses ActiveRecord to access the database and populate it with values parsed from a CSV file,
weather.csv. The rows in the CSV file containing the data from the weather station are structured as described above.
Listing 1
Populating the Database
01 require 'csv' 02 require 'active_record' 03 04 data = CSV.read('weather.csv', { col_sep: ':' }) 05 ActiveRecord::Base.establish_connection( {"adapter"=>"sqlite3", "database"=>"db.sqlite3"}) 06 07 class Temperature < ActiveRecord::Base 08 validates_uniqueness_of :time 09 end 10 11 data.each do |d| 12 values = { time: d[0], t: d[11] } 13 Temperature.create values 14 end
The beauty of ActiveRecord is that it automatically takes care of everything you need for reading and writing to databases. In Listing 1, on seeing the
Temperature class, it understands that it needs to access the
temperatures table, and the variable names (
t) tell it the columns in the database table that it must write.
Ingredient 5: Read Measured Values from the Database
The data can be read conveniently from the database, again thanks to ActiveRecord. Listing 2 reads all entries in the
values variable at one fell swoop. At the same time, the
time values are multiplied by 1,000.
Listing 2
Read from a Database
01 require 'active_record' 02 03 ActiveRecord::Base.establish_connection({"adapter"=>"sqlite3", "database"=>"db.sqlite3"}) 04 class Temperature < ActiveRecord::Base 05 end 06 07 values = Temperature.all.map {|m| [m.time * 1000, m.t]} 08 data = values.inspect 09 puts data
The array comprises pairs of times and measured values, so it can later be interpreted by the chart library to provide data points. The
inspect method generates a matching string from the array (
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