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So today is Thanksgiving (in Canada), so i just wanted to say Happy Thanksgiving yall and hopefully youre having a good time!
Anyway, so i bought this platter of brownies at Costco so everyone at the party can share, and it was so good. I never got it before, but i saw it and it looked delicious. All of these varieties of brownies for only $17.99, pretty good!
I didnt get a chance to try all of them except for the 3rd one aka the chocolate one and it was so good. Mmmm, it was a classic brownie with chocolate drizzle on top and pecans, yummmy!
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ADA - Alticor, the parent company of direct-selling giant Amway, has tapped a former General Electric executive to be the company's new chief financial officer, the company announced Thursday.
Michael Cazer, 45, has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of Alticor. In his duties as CFO, he'll serve as a member of the company's senior executive staff, reporting directly to Chairman Steve Van Andel and President Doug DeVos.
His more 20 years of global financial leadership experience includes CFO positions at General Electric and Brink's Co. Before joining Alticor, Cazer was president of Brink's $1.1 billion European business, the largest geographic region in the company's portfolio. He also served as CFO and led financial operations for the company. At GE, Cazer was CFO of GE Consumer and Industrial Europe and later became CFO of GE Security.
At Alticor, Cazer will lead worldwide financial functions, including treasury, accounting, taxes, financial reporting, forecasting, financial planning, insurance and information technology. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Penn.
"We were impressed with Mike's experience in leading financial transformation," said Van Andel. "He understands the complexities of a global business and has the skills and experience to effectively lead our financial organization."
"Mike is a dynamic leader who brings our company a strong financial management discipline and philosophy built from his time with GE and Brink's," added DeVos. "His talents are a valuable addition to our global leadership team."
The position has been vacant since former CFO Russell Evans died in January at age 53 of natural causes. In the interim, the CFO duties had been handled by Bill Payne, the company's chief of staff, with the assistance of the finance leadership team.
The Ada-based Alticor employs more than 14,000 employees around the world including 4,000 workers in West Michigan. Last year, the privately-held company reported annual sales of more than $9.2 billion.
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LANSING, MI – The old year was good to Muskegon County workers – that's the implication of preliminary numbers released Thursday, Jan. 30 by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget.
Preliminary year-end numbers show Muskegon's average unemployment rate for 2013 improved to 8.7 percent, down from 8.8 percent last year and equal to the state average, and that's just a small part of it.
"Even though the rate didn't move much, it was a pretty favorable year," said state analyst Jim Rhein.
For instance, the number of people looking for work during that time increased by a thousand people, from 83,100 in December 2012 to 84,100 in December 2013 – that's a good thing, but something that would have held back the unemployment rate from improving further.
The number of jobs also increased by 1,100 jobs in the Muskegon-Norton Shores Metropolitan Statistical area, which encompasses Muskegon County – from 62,100 in December 2012 to 63,200 in December 2013.
The upbeat jobs numbers comes nearly the same time as an economist's optimistic analysis and forecast for the Muskegon area.
Muskegon's unemployment rate is an improvement but still far away from pre-recession levels. The average annual jobless rate was 7.1 percent in 2007. Its low point was 14.5 percent in 2009.
"There's been a huge improvement, but we're not there," Rhein said.
Month-to-month, the unemployment rate trended up slightly, from 7.9 percent in November to 8.1 percent in December. The data isn't adjusted for seasonal fluctuations, and Rhein said most analyst expect an employment decrease from November to December.
"That's expected and that's actually kind of on the low end," he said. "That's actually a little milder than usual."
Local jobless rates come from surveys of households conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau and don't reflect the percentage of people applying for jobless benefits. The jobs numbers are based on a separate bureau survey of the area's employers.


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Highlights and current league standings of games played during the rain-shortened eighth and ninth weeks of the 23rd season of the Union County Senior Softball League, include:
UCSSL Standings as of June 17:
50+ A Division
Renda Roads 12 – 1
Roselle American Legion 12 – 1
Top Line Appliance 4 – 8
Liberty Lighting/Frenchy's 3 – 9
50+ B Division
Contact Lens & Vision 9 – 3
Awnings Galore 8 – 4
Driftwood I / Linwood 7 – 5
A J Jersey 0 - 12
50+ C Division
Molly Maguire's 8 - 4
Driftwood Bar & Grill II 6 – 6
D & K Associates 3 – 9
Sun Tavern 1 – 11
60+ A Division
Creative Industries I 5 – 1
Kilkenny House 5 – 1
Awnings Galore II 5 – 3
60+ B Division
The Office 4 – 4
Creative Industries Too 3 – 5
Nicolina Pizza 3 – 6
Associated Auto Parts 2 – 7
Hightlights include:
Contact Lens & Vision 16, Linda's Driftwood Bar #1/Linwood Inn 1
Led by the power of Bernie Maguire (2 homers) and Pete Byer (1 homer and another thwarted by a tree limb), the Lensmen avenged their only on-field defeat.
Awnings Galore 17, AJ Jersey 4
Scoring 12 runs in the final 3 frames, Awnings, with a balanced hitting attack and good defense, broke open a close game for the victory. Leading the charge were Bob Lorincz with 4 hits, while Neil Granstrand (double), Ray Meigs (triple), John Campanella (home run and 4 RBI's) and Bobby Rahnenfuhrer had 3 hits each. Bob Grausam, Brian Granstrand and Angelo Melillo chipped in with 2 hits apiece. For AJ, Mark Marotta hit 2 monstrous home runs, Dondi Chambliss a home run, with Greg Hobson going 3 for 3 in support of pitcher Ed Novy.
Renda Roads 24, D & K Associates 10
Two homeruns each by Marty Marks and Joe Massimino, and 1 homerun by Jim Jimenez sparked the Road Gang.
Roselle American Legion 17, Sun Tavern 2
Roselle Legion continued their winning ways, powered by home runs from Gene Antonucci, Pat Mooney, and Jeff Baier, each of whom had multiple hit games. Bill Dugan, transformed into a power hitting outfielder, contributed a double and a triple. John Amato had several fielding gems in support of winning pitcher Ed Lubas, who was making his pitching debut this year. For Sun Tavern Rich Polonitza had a run-scoring triple.
Linda's Driftwood Bar #2 22, LLG/Frenchy's 21
Linda's #2 came back to win a close game, powered by 6 hits from Peter Gelesky, and 5 hits from Supe Reddick, Mo Fernandez and Willie Shumate. The game winner was driven in by Mike Schonberger in the final frame.
Top Line Appliance 19, Molly Maguire's 7
The Topliner bats came alive with a 29 hit attack led by Ron Kulik, Joe Viso, Greg Hartnett and winning pitcher Tom DeRocco, all with 4 hits each. Vic Trindade and Dave Drechsel each had three hits in a losing effort for the Molly's.
LLG/Frenchy's 11, Awnings Galore 6
Good LLG defense forced Awnings to leave 11 runners on base. Ray Meigs (triple) and Neil Granstrand had 3 hits each while Bruce Crawford (HR, 3 RBI's), Bob Lorincz, Tom Breen, John Campanella and Bob Grausam had 2 hits each.
Renda Roads 13, Linda's Driftwood Bar #1/Linwood Inn 2
Jim Jimenez hit 2 homeruns to lead Renda Roads over Linda's #1. For the Barmen, Joe Menza, John Esposito, Jeff Villani and Joe Sarica had a pair of hits each.
D&K Associates 12, Sun Tavern 8
Anthony Abbaleo had a 2 run triple for Sun Tavern.
Roselle American Legion 23, AJ Jersey 0
Harry Streep collected three hits and pitched the shutout for Roselle's eleventh straight win. Pat Mooney, Gene Antonucci, and Jeff Baier continued their heavy hitting as each contributed a homerun and multiple hit games. John Amato, Ed Mitjans, Ed Lubas, and Bill Buteau also chipped in with three hit games. A shorthanded AJ Jersey squad received a superlative defensive performance at 3rd base by Dave Rizzo who pulled off several spectacular plays.
Contact Lens & Vision 18, Top Line Appliance 7
The Lensmen, breaking open a close game with 6 runs in the 4th frame, were led by Jerry Archibald with 4 hits, joined by Bill Kearns, Pete Byer, Dave Rothenberg and Bernie Maguire with 3 hits each.
Linda's Driftwood Bar #2 7, Molly Maguire's 3
Supporting another fine pitching performance by Pat LoPiccolo, Linda's got on the board with a 3 run homerun off the bat of Willie Shumate, with Dave Weischadle, Keith McDede and Rich Krov adding 2 hits each. Dave Drechsel homered for the Molly's.
Linda's Driftwood Bar #2 18, Sun Tavern 7
Supe Reddick, Mike Smith, Keith McDede, Al Brown and Dave Weischadle all had 3 hits for Linda's. Sun Tavern's late rally, keyed by Bill Moore's long double, fell short.
Awnings Galore 9, Contact Lens & Vision 4
Awnings, turning 4 double plays to stymie potential rallies by the Lensmen, had a well balanced 18 hit attack, led by Gary Cuttler and Brian Granstrand going 3 for 3. Bobby Rahnenfuhrer and Bob Lorincz chipped in with 2 hits each.
Molly Maguire's 24, D & K Associates 8
Perhaps inspired by the presence of Lou Koehler, the Molly's put on their hitting shoes in a romp over a shorthanded D&K Associates team. Every player had at least one hit and scored at least one run. The offense was led by Dave Drechsel's two 3 run homers, with Bob Ghiretti, Bill Hinkle, and Jim Capizzi, each of whom had a perfect 4 for 4 night. Mark McGlynn pitched the last three innings to pick up his first win of the season, and the first game in the four year history of Molly Maguire's, in which Bill Hinkle did not get a decision.
Linda's Driftwood Bar #1/Linwood Inn 15, AJ Jersey 2
For Linda's, Jim Sydlo and Mike DiRienzo had 4 hits, Joe Sarica and John Esposito 3 hits, with Joe Menza, Mac Kowaleski, Ron Martins and Stu Lukowiak contributing 2 hits each. For AJ, playing the game with 9 men, Ken Shea and Mike Buonanno both had 2 hits.
Roselle American Legion 14, LLG/Frenchy's 3
The Legion, led by John Amato who was perfect on the night with 4 hits, jumped out to an early 10 run lead, extending their winning streak to 12 games. Winning pitcher Harry Streep contributed 3 hits and was supported by 3 double plays, anchored by Jeff Baier. Bob Colaneri, Ed Mitjans, Al Genova and Bill Daniel each had multi-hit games.
Renda Roads 13, Top Line Appliance 12
The Road Gang banged out 24 hits and defended a one run lead in the bottom of the 7th frame for the win. Gary Pence and Joe Massimino were perfect on the night. Dave Lavelle was 3 for 4, and Jim Jimenez, Keith Gibbons and Pat Nigro all went 2 for 3. For Top Line, Don Montefusco had 5 hits and Neil Iccarino had a double to keep the game close.
Nicolina Pizza 5, Associated Auto 3
Nicolina scored 4 in the 1st and it was enough to defeat the Automen 5-3. Ray Pelesko, George Vircik, Bob Grant and Tom Connolly each had two hits for the winners. Lee Haliniewski had two hits including a 3 run double in the 6th for Associated. Phil Fink started two double plays for the Automen.
Creative Industries Too 14, Associated Auto 5
Scoring 14 runs early, Creative Too defeated the Auto men 14-5. Howard Gerber won his second game of the season with relief help from aging veteran Bob Berger. Hitting stars for Creative were Marv Scherb, Nick Lehotsky, and Bob Berger with 3 hits each. Six Creative players had 2 hits each. For the Automen Rich Krov went 3 for 3, while Phil Fink, Donny White and John Tomaine each had 2 hits. John Lauer drew the only two walks of the game.
Awnings Galore II 20, The Office 5
Awnings scored early, taking a 5-0 lead on a triple by Rich Polonitza and HR's by Oscar Harrison and Tom Pasko. The Office tied the score and then stopped hitting while Awnings continued to pile it on, including a 9 run 7th. Bob Lorincz went 4 for 4 while Rich Grossberg was 3 for 3 for Awnings. Mike Volpe led The Office with 3 hits, while Fran Wallington, Bob Renaud, Charlie Wischusen (2 RBI's) and Tom McNulty (double, RBI) each had 2 hits.
Kilkenny House 13, Nicolina Pizza 0 (6 innings, rain)
Kilkenny won its fifth game of the season behind the strong hitting of Rich Kovach (4 hits, HR), Ron Ivory (HR), and Howie Busch (4 hits). Busch also pitched the shutout.
The Office 15, Creative Industries Too 9
The Office evened their record at 4-4 with a 15-9 win over Creative Too at Tremley field. Charlie Wischusen (3 hits, 3 runs, RBI), Brian McDermott (3 hits, 1 run, 2 RBI's), Gary Schaller (2-run HR, 2 hits, 3 RBI's). Schaller also made a sparkling catch to snuff out a Creative rally. For CRT, losing pitcher Howard Gerber had 3 hits and 2 RBI's. Vitaliano, Bob Berger, Bob Failla, Art Kopacz, and Bobby Bierman each had 2 hits for Creative.
Awnings Galore II 12, Creative Industries 9
Awnings scored 9 runs in the first 2 innings, and held on for a 12-9 victory over previously unbeaten Creative Industries. Neil Granstrand scored 3 runs for Awnings while Wally Dusko and Rich Grossberg each went 3-3. Dana Kimmel led Creative with 3 hits and Steve Ferro, Frank DeLuca, and Geoff Richie Polston each had 2 hits.


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Injury report
* Wide receiver Victor Bolden (hamstring) did not practice after leaving Friday's workout early. He ran on the side with a trainer.
* Linebacker D.J. Alexander (hamstring) missed practice after leaving Friday's workout early. He said after practice Monday he hopes to return by the middle of this week.
* Top offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (foot) was still in a boot and not practicing. Coach Mike Riley said Saturday Seumalo would have his foot re-examined on Aug. 19 to see if he would be "able to do more work."
* Tight end Connor Hamlett (foot, knee) participated fully in practice.
* Tight end Caleb Smith (leg) did not practice after leaving Saturday's first workout early.
* Running back Damien Haskins (knee scope) practiced in full pads, but had ice on his right knee during the second half of the workout.
* Cornerback Dashon Hunt (hamstring) was in shorts and a helmet and did work on his own.
* Wide receiver Rahmel Dockery (headache) did not practice.
* Wide receiver Richard Mullaney left the workout early and had ice on his left quad/groin area.
Junior college signee Kyle Peko, who has been in academic eligibility limbo for more than a year, was in attendance and told The Oregonian's Connor Letourneau he hopes to join the team for next Monday's practice. He's been taking bowling and yoga during summer school to give him enough progress toward his degree. If he does indeed join the Beavers next week, he'll be thrust into contention to start at defensive tackle.
Sean Mannion isn't exactly known as a runner. But the quarterback showed some nimble feet Monday, first alluding pressure in the pocket to deliver a strike to tight end Kellen Clute near the opposite sideline and then taking off for a 20-plus yard gain on a scramble a few plays later.
Three observations
1. The experimentation at the offensive tackle spots continues. Though Gavin Andrews appears locked for the left side, Sean Harlow got some work on the right side Monday. Dustin Stanton still received a heavy dose of work there, however, and offensive line coach Mike Cavanaugh said he's hopeful Stanton can take that job so Harlow can stay at guard. The coach hopes to make a decision on the starting unit--which is still missing Isaac Seumalo--by the end of this week.
2. With Mullaney out during the team periods, Jordan Villamin and Malik Gilmore got work at split end. True freshman Xavier Hawkins continued to get first-team reps at flanker, with Bolden and Dockery both sidelined.
3. It was a hot and muggy day in Corvallis, with temperatures pushing well into the 90s. Still, the Beavers practiced outside, and Riley said there weren't any out-of-the-ordinary precautions taken to deal with the weather.
"We take good care of them. The trainers are awesome, reminding me about water and water breaks." -- Riley on the abnormally hot day in Corvallis.
Coming up
I will be writing about Dustin Stanton's quest to claim that starting right tackle spot, while Connor Letourneau caught up with Dashon Hunt as he fights through injury to challenge for a starting cornerback job.
-- Gina Mizell | @ginamizell


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Take a look at some of the best in photographs sent to the Messenger-Gazette during the week of April 1-5, 2013.
Things to do in Somerset County on Tuesday, April 9
• Somerset County Photography Club - April Meetings - Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. - this meeting will be devoted to a competition: Nature and Open. Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m., Presentation: "The Secret to Spectacular Black & White Conversions" by Bart Zoni. The Somerset County Photography Club (SCPC) meets at the Bound Brook Memorial Library the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. (September through June). For more information about the club, specific requirements for entering competitions and how to participate in programs go to the club's website, somersetcountyphoto.99k.org/index.htm or call 732-469-8481.
• The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center, 190 Lord Stirling Road, Basking Ridge has scheduled the following Naturalist-led programs to help children and adults enjoy the wonder and the beauty of nature with spring in the air in Somerset County. Register online at somersetcountyparks.org or call 908-766-2489.
— April 9: Jamaica Bay, Mon, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Adult birders will enjoy a day at Jamaica Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Brooklyn, N.Y. The urban refuge is a prime birding spot where thousands of water, land, and shorebirds stop during migration. Fee is $65 per person.
— April 11: Frogs, Frogs, Everywhere, 4-5:30 p.m. Ages 4-6 will search the swamp for tadpoles and frogs, learning about their life cycles. Fee is $9 per person.
— April 12: Squirmy Wormies!, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages infant to 5 with a parent will learn about the importance of worms and build a worm habitat to take home. Fee is $10 per pair and $5 per additional child.
— April 13: Story Hour, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages infant to 5 with a parent will listen to a Naturalist read an environmental-based story and enjoy a short walk on the trails of the EEC. The program is free.
— April 13: The Green Team, 1-4 p.m. Ages 12-15 who have to fulfill a community service requirement for school will enjoy the educational and fun activities at the Environmental Education Center. The program is free.
— April 14: Paddling Repair Party, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paddlers and non-paddlers alike will enjoy a day of camaraderie as folks gather to winterize the EEC Paddle Fleet. No experience is necessary and food will be provided. The event is free.
— April 14: CAN-U-CANNU, 9-11 a.m. Prepare for EEC river trips with an introductory class on basic paddling techniques, safety, and handling a canoe in and out of the water. Fee is $14 per person.
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Secretive Agents
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported yesterday that relief pitcher Chan Ho Park wanted to remain with the Phillies in 2010. Instead, Park wound up signing with the Yankees for 1.2 million, a great deal less than the 3 million the Phillies had offered earlier in the off-season.
Park stated, "Philadelphia was the No. 1 choice. I had a tough time leaving there. I had much support from fans and community, and I had the best teammates there…"
The question then becomes, why did he and his agent, Jeff Boris, turn down the Phillies offer if he wanted to stay there? Park made 2.5 million in 2009, so the 3 million was not only a raise, but likely to be the best offer he received. In the recent past, there has been what appears to be a string of mismanaged deals by baseball agents who become greedy and over estimate their clients' value. This certainly looks like one of them.
By the time Park and Mr. Boris realized this deal was a gift from an appreciative team who liked Park very much in 2009, it was too late. GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has a no-nonsense style of dealing with contracts. If he feels a player is not committed, he moves on. Amaro was not going to wait for Park to change his mind and quickly signed Danys Baez and Jose Contreras.
And if we believe Park was sincere in wanting to return, then why would Mr. Boris not jump on the one year deal? Another agent notorious for his hard-handed tactics is agent Scott Boras who recently took outfielder Johnny Damon on a fairly stressful ride through free agency. Damon wanted to stay with the Yankees but Boras handed down a $13 million dollar ultimatum to the Yankees, which frankly, was a lot more than Damon was worth and he should have known that. The Yankees scoffed at the gesture and Damon wound up signing with the Tigers for $8 million.
Damon told the NY Daily News, "I let Scott do his work…That's why he's there. In the end, I think he did a great job. It's funny, though. Every time I'm a free agent, I'm always on a new team." He said a mouthful there. Mr. Boras has a habit of burning bridges and this latest stunt was no exception.
Another player who may or may not have been burned by his agent this off-season is former Phillie Cliff Lee. Although agent Darek Braunecker denied any wrong doing back in December, the fact that the trade happened so quickly and right after talks with Braunecker makes you wonder if he did give some sort of indication that Lee would not accept certain terms (ie: less than 2 years, a certain dollar amount, etc…). Again, this is only speculation, but knowing the Phillies GM Amaro's straightforward style, if Braunecker said anything at all to make Amaro question Lee's commitment to the Phillies, it is easy to see why that could have triggered a fast trade.
Obviously, the depletion of the farm system played heavily into the trade, but was that the only consideration? What happens behind closed doors, we will never know, but it does make you stop and wonder. How much input each of these players had in the conversations with teams and their agents is also unknown, but based on the players reactions, maybe these agents need to think more about their clients well-being and less about their own pockets? But again, this is just one gal's humble opinion :O) We will miss Park and Lee and I wish them the best!
In other Phillies news, both Brad Lidge and JC Romero threw off the mound during Spring Training on Sunday. Each pitcher is taking it slow, but making descent progress. Lidge appears to be slightly ahead of Romero as far as being ready, but both are still hopeful about Opening Day.
As for the rest of the pitching crew, here is the week's schedule for when games begin on Wednesday:
– Wednesday vs. Florida State: J.A. Happ, Phillippe Aumont, Yohan Flande, Drew Naylor, Joe Savery, Jesus Sanchez and David Herndon.
– Thursday vs. Yankees: Roy Halladay, Kyle Kendrick, Jose Contreras, Andrew Carpenter and Sergio Escalona.
– Friday at Toronto in Dunedin: Cole Hamels, J.C. Ramirez, Ryan Vogelsong and Antonio Bastardo.
– Friday at Toronto in Dunedin (B GAME): Jamie Moyer, Chad Durbin, Ryan Madson and Scott Mathieson.
– Saturday at Pittsburgh in Bradenton: Joe Blanton, Danys Baez, Ehren Wasserman, Mike Zagurski, Bill White and B.J. Rosenberg.
– Sunday vs. Tampa Bay: Happ, Aumont, Naylor, Sanchez, Herndon, Flande and Savery.
Thanks to Todd Zolecki at The Zo Zone for posting the list!
Photos by Jenn
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Polly Wanna Contract?
Ok then, here ya go! The Phillies have signed Placido Polanco to play 3rd base after the Tigers declined to offer him salary arbitration. Because he was not offered arbitration, this means the Phillies do not have to give up a draft pick. The deal is for 3 years, 18 million dollars, plus an option for a 4th year.
Phillies fans should be thrilled to see Polly back in the red pinstripes; he is a career .303 hitter and rarely strikes out, a stat which would be a huge help to this lineup which tends to whiff more than most teams. Polanco played second base for the Tigers, but has played 322 games at third in his career as well. The Phillies actually signed him as a third baseman originally in 2002.
Back in June of 2005, the Phillies traded Polanco to the Tigers after Chase Utley won the position at second base. Fans screamed for Polanco to stay and to be placed at third base instead of David Bell, but the Phillies sent him packing, a move which I have always felt was a huge mistake. So, the Phillies have not only signed an amazing player today, but they also righted the wrong of 2005.
In exchange for Polanco in 2005, the Phillies got right-hander Ugueth Urbina and infielder Ramon Martinez. To give you an idea of how that worked out, the following off-season in 2005, Urbina was arrested on attempted murder charges for attacking 5 farm workers at his Venezuela home with a machete and he also tried to light them on fire. He is currently serving a 14-year prison sentence. Great pick up, Phils! I wonder if we can get him back when he is released? Nothing wrong with a little entertainment… ;o)
Polanco is back and I think this is an outstanding move for the Phillies! Welcome back, Polly! We missed ya!
More Arbitration News
The Phillies did not offer arbitration to any of their free agents, not even Chan Ho Park. He may still be back, but it looks like the Phillies did want to be tied down monetarily. While this gives them greater freedom to sign players at lower costs, it also means other teams can now sign them.
Ticket Price Revisited
Thank you to everyone for their feedback on my last blog regarding the ticket price increases. There were a few revelations in those comments. For instance, Rich of Fightin' Phillies reports that parking has also gone up from $11 to $15 and if the price continues to rise, he will not be renewing his season ticket plan in 2011.
The BILF Reporter says the ticket price increase did not upset her parents too much, but it also appears that partial plan holders are losing a playoff game opportunity. In 2009, the partial season ticket holders were guaranteed at least 3 games; for 2010, it has been knocked down to 2 games. Another comparison is that in 2008, partial plan holders not only got the 3 games, but they were also given "second chance" opportunities for up to 3 additional games when there were tickets leftover. So, it is basically going from 6 possible games to 2 in a matter of only 2 years, while prices continue to rise.
Add together the parking increase, ticket increase, lost playoff game and some partial season ticket holders getting their seats bumped backwards, this is a recipe for some very disgruntled fans. If anyone from the Phillies is listening, they may want to rethink this strategy. Imagine what is going to happen here; they will lose their loyal fans as season ticket holders, gain bandwagon fans and then, when they stop winning, who will be left in the seats? There are fewer and fewer reasons to buy or renew your season tickets. Where is the incentive when each year, we pay more and get less?
And yes, I understand the Phillies are more reasonably priced that say, the Yankees. And if you've got money, you are probably not concerned. But people on a budget are used to paying a certain amount for a particular level of service; they will resent the changes. All of these teams, not just the Phillies, should be more sensitive to what their fans expect and deserve. Of course, this is just my opinion :O)
Speaking of fan appreciation, GM Ruben Amaro Jr. left an automated message on my voice mail today, thanking me and all the fans for our great support. Say it with flowers, say it with a phone call….or, how about saying it with better seats and lower prices? Just an idea…
Polanco photo by Jenn
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Will There Be An Early Christmas Halladay For The Phillies?
Oh yes, here we go again… It is only mid-November and the Roy Halladay rumor mill is already in full swing. While the Phillies were unable to strike a deal with the Blue Jays in July for the star pitcher and instead wound up with Cliff Lee (and we are all ok with that, of course), the Jays may still be looking for a chance to get Halladay off their payroll.
If the Phillies can manage a deal for Halladay, odds are they will have to pay much less for him than they would have in July since now he is only good for one potential post-season instead of two. But the Jays are probably still interested in the Phillies top prospect, Kyle Drabek, whom the Phillies are unlikely to part with. In an interesting twist however, it has also been rumored that the Jays might be willing to take Cole Hamels. Can I get a Hallelujah and an Amen to that possibility?!!
Although Hamels is six years younger than Halladay, he had a terrible season for the Phillies and most fans are sick of his emotional issues, media faux pas and lack of composure on the mound. Odds are, not many people would be sad about such a trade. Sadly, if this were rumored last season, there may have been riots in the street full of angry fans unwilling to let the World Series MVP go. But now? Not so much…
Besides upgrading the pitching staff, it appears the Phillies now need a third baseman as Pedro Feliz did not have his option picked up. The Phillies can still sign him as agree agent if they come to an agreement, but it looks more likely that the Phils will look elsewhere.
Feliz had a decent season, but I think he really screwed himself in the playoffs where he hit only .167, made unproductive outs in crucial situations and hit into double plays that killed rallies. Plus, he is 34 years old, which does not help his case.
The top prospects for third base right now are Chone Figgins, Adrian Beltre, Mark DeRosa and former Phillie, Placido Polanco. Figgins would be the best choice, although fans loved Polanco when he was here and many were upset when Chase Utley took his job. Hind sight, as they say, is 20/20.
Back in 2005 when Polanco went to the Tigers, many Phillies fans felt he should have been moved to 3rd base to keep him on the team, myself included. As it turns out, had the Phillies done so, Polanco would likely still be with us. Up to that point, he had moved back and forth from 2nd to 3rd base for years. But after going to the Tigers, it was 2nd base all the way. The question then with Polanco is, could he transition back to 3rd after more than 4 years steady at 2nd? That may be too big a question for the Phillies to consider taking him.
So, third base is wide open right now and several other Phillies have filed for free agency; Chan Ho Park, Matt Stairs, Paul Bako, Pedro Martinez and Miguel Cairo. The Phillies will not likely sign Martinez again, as he will command too hefty a salary and they need a more consistent arm. Park is a possibility, Cairo and Bako will probably not be back and Stairs I am not too sure about. My feeling was that he might retire, but since he has filed, I now do not know what is on his mind. But this leaves the Phillies with the need for a back-up catcher, a right handed bat off the bench and a variety of pitching needs.
As for our walking wounded, both Scott Eyre and Raul Ibanez had successful surgeries yesterday and are expected to make recoveries before Spring Training. Eyre may or may not decide to retire so his future is uncertain. Ibanez, we hope, will be back to 2009 first-half form. Brad Lidge will have surgery tomorrow. What exactly is wrong with him will be an interesting revelation. We should have more information in the days to come.
Feliz photo by Jenn
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2:00am Heroics Put Phillies One Win Away
The Phillies are 1 win away from advancing to the NLCS against the Dodgers after beating the Rockies last night 5-4. They hold a 2-1 advantage in the series and also have the chance today to win 2 post-season games on the same day; last night's game ended at 2:15am this morning and tonight will be a 6:07pm start time. The Phillies finally got a prime time slot, since everyone else is done with their NLDS series. Gee thanks, MLB, she says as she holds her eyes open with toothpicks…
This win was a true team effort with contributions up and down the line-up. Chase Utley hit a solo homer in the 1st inning and the Rockies answered with 2 runs later that inning. The Phillies took the lead again in the 4th with 3 runs. It may have been more, but Pedro Feliz hit into a 1-2-3 double play with the bases loaded and no outs. But Carlos Ruiz picked his teammate up and knocked an RBI single to give the Phillies the lead again.
The two teams traded runs again in the 6th and 7th innings, but the Phillies took the lead for good in the 9th with some small ball. Jimmy Rollins led off with a hit and Shane Victorino bunted him over. Chase Utley hit a dribbler for a single and moved Jimmy to third; Ryan Howard knocked him in with a sac fly. So the Phillies gave the ball to Brad Lidge who, despite making us all bite our fingernails again, got the save.
Lidge seems to have his confidence back, which is great news. If the Phillies are going to win, they need him. The pitching overall on both sides was shaky, but bad umpiring did not help either. JA Happ got squeezed at the plate for his short 3 innings of work where he allowed 3 runs and was prematurely pinch hit for in the 4th when the potential to add on runs arose. Happ throws pitches that move a lot in a diagonal pattern across the plate. The ball passes over the plate and ends up in the catcher's mitt towards the back corner of the plate. The ump last night was watching where the ball ended up instead of where it crossed the plate and missed tons of calls.
But the ump did that on both sides and both starters were forced out of the game in under 4 innings. Blown calls have been the story of this entire NLDS, not just the Phillies and the Rockies. It even started with the Twins-Tigers 1 game playoff where a batter was clearly hit with a pitch but no one called it. And it continued last night with the ball-strike calls and even the "dribbler" Utley hit in the ninth. If you watch the replay, the ball hit Utley in the leg and therefore should have been foul. Instead, it was a hit. But both the Phillies and Rockies were victims of bad calls, so I guess in the end it evened out.
It does make you wonder though, how are these umpires continually allowed to affect the outcome of such important games? Did you write your letters to Bug Selig last night as I suggested? If so, it was a VERY big pile. Anyone else out there tired of the bad calls and no accountability here? Feel free to vent in the comments.
But the Phillies won the game and that is what really matters. And they did it in the most awful conditions; game time temperature was 35 degrees, which ties for the coldest post-season game on record. The game also took 4 hours and 6 minutes. Yikes! No sleep for me, but at least I am not grouchy ;O)
In other news, Scott Eyre was hurt in the game; he twisted his ankle coming off the mound. No word yet on his condition, but we hope he is ok!
Cliff Lee gets the ball tonight and hopefully, he can repeat the amazing performance he had in Game 1. Go Phillies!
Photo by Jenn
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NEW YORK — Longtime Broadway agent and producer Archer King, who's credited with discovering a slew of famous actors, has died in New York. He was 95.
His wife, Vivian, said Tuesday that King died of natural causes in a Manhattan nursing home last Thursday.
King got his start in 1939 acting in the Broadway production of "Summer Night." He later produced a number of Broadway plays, including "Two Blind Mice" and "Miracle in the Mountains."
King started his own agency, Archer King Ltd., in 1957.
According to his Wikipedia entry, King "... is credited with discovering James Dean, Jason Robards, Jack Warden, Martin Sheen, Paul Mazursky, Elizabeth Montgomery, Tommy Tune and Ron Howard. He has represented clients such as John Cassavetes, Broderick Crawford, Bette Midler, Dorothy Malone, Alexis Smith and Tommy Tune."
In 1979, King became head of production of the theater-to-television division of RKO Pictures, where he acquired and produced "Sweeney Todd," starring Angela Lansbury.
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September is the peak of raptor migration along the West Michigan shoreline as the birds of prey head south to their wintering grounds.
Residents can join Ottawa County Parks naturalist Chip Francke for a Raptor Watch at Mt. Pisgah near Holland State Park in Park Township on Saturday, Sept. 29.
The platform at the top of Mt. Pisgah offers a great place to view migrating raptors such as sharp-shinned hawks, broad-winged hawks, falcons, and bald eagles.
Residents will meet in the Black Lake boardwalk parking lot at 8:30 a.m. for the hike to the top of the dune. Bring binoculars if you have them, but some loaners will be available. Participants may stay as long as they wish. The program is for adults and older accompanied children and will be canceled if raining.
There is no fee and advanced registration is not required. The Black Lake boardwalk is located on Ottawa Beach Road near the Coast Guard Station. Call 616-786-4847 for more information.


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Picard's statement was most likely in jest, in that that place, "Where None Have Gone" (as named by Data), was theoretically just the same, in terms of inexplicability, as any other the Human race might encounter at that stage in its development. Thus, the term "End of the Universe" would be like calling the interior of the Earth, or the center of the Sun, "The Smoldering, Boiling Inferno." Given that Picard did ask, Data's christening, what with the least-implausible name ever given to anything, should be used: Where None Have Gone Before. – The preceding unsigned comment was added by ChrisK (talk • contribs).
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- In the end, the phrasing given in the original script is simply anthrocentric in the extreme.
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Dirty Business
Dirty Business is a three part series telling the extraordinary story of how mining made Australia. Each episode looks at how mining created modern Australia and how it touched the lives of every single inhabitant - politically, environmentally and economically. From Indigenous land rights to the rise of Lang Hancock and the fall of Prime Ministers. Animation, aerial, archival and news footage is interwoven with interviews from historians, politicians and activists to provide a rich insight into this incredible story of mining in Australia.


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"Dine to Donate," to benefit the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare (SICAW) at Perkins Family Restaurant, 4370 Amboy Rd., Eltingville. Perkins will donate 15 percent of each guest's lunch or dinner check to SICAW when the flyer from the group's newsletter or Facebook page is presented.
Workshop: Learn the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method of controlling feral cat populations, noon to 4 p.m. at Blue Heron Park Nature Center. All attendees will become TNR certified and will gain access to free spay/neuter services, free equipment loan and expert assistance. Pre-registration is required. To register, email your name, address and phone number to firstname.lastname@example.com or phone 212-662-5761 and leave your name, address and phone number on the voice mail. A requested donation of $15 is payable at the door. The workshop is presented by the Staten Island Feral Initiative, Neighborhood Cats, and the NYC Feral Cat Initiative.
Fund-raiser: All-day and into-the-night indoor/outdoor performances by 12 bands plus a Chinese auction and bake sale to benefit the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare at Uncle Bourbon's, 691 Bay St., Stapleton. Doors open at noon. Annie Reilly from "Rock Hard" magazine will be featured. Food and spirits will be available for purchase. Admission is $10, children under 12 free.
Dog and cat adoptions: Meet dogs and cats in the care of Pet Lovers United Together as One (P.L.U.T.O.) Rescue of Richmond County, at Petco in Charleston Shopping Center, 2752 Veterans Rd. West, noon to 3 p.m. View the animals on P.L.U.T.O.'s website at www.plutorescue.petfinder.org.
Tomorrow and Sunday
Cat adoptions: Members of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare will be in the cat adoption room at Petsmart, 1520 Forest Ave., Port Richmond from 1 to 4 p.m. to help visitors get to know the cats available for adoption.
Doggie boot camp: Dogs with their people meet at Von Briesen Park in Fort Wadsworth, 1 to 4 p.m. Certified master trainer/animal behavior specialist Alice Marino leads the group to help dogs learn socialization skills and good behavior. The weekly class is free of charge with a suggested $10 donation. Reservations required. To reserve a space, phone Ms. Marino at 646-596-6706 or email her at alicethedogtrainer.com or www.rufflovedogtraining.com.
Dog adoptions: Dogs in the care of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare may be seen at Country Estate Kennels, 4838 Arthur Kill Rd., Charleston, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For additional information, phone Barbara at 718-356-2334. View the animals on SICAW's website at www.sicaw.petfinder.org.
Dog and cat adoptions: Animal Care and Control, 3139 Veterans Rd. West, Charleston. Adoption hours are noon to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Closed on all holidays.
Cat adoptions: Cats in the care of Feline Rescue of Staten Island may be seen at The Animal Pantry, 1801 Hylan Blvd. Dongan Hills, during store hours.
Cat adoptions: Cats in the care of the Staten Island Council for Animal Welfare may be seen in the adoption room at Petsmart, 1520 Forest Ave., Port Richmond. View the animal's on SICAW's website at www.sicaw.petfinder.org.
Cat adoptions: Cats in the care of Pet Lovers United Together as One (P.L.U.T.O.) Rescue of Richmond County at Merry Mutts Play-and-Stay, 90 Wakefield Ave., Travis, daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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AMHERST - Town Manager John P. Musante said he is looking forward to what the consultants and the Town-Gown Steering Committee recommends to the town and the university.
The committee is meeting Thursday to talk about the preliminary recommendations made by consultants to address town gown housing and economic issues last month. This is the first chance the committee will have to discuss the recommendations.
U3Advsiors made a series of initial recommendations and is expected to present its final report later this month.
Since then, the committee has been accepting comments and will allow the public time to voice opinions as well.
The Philadelphia company in partnership with Corneil Collaborative and The Cecil Group recommended hiring an economic development director, creating more housing and affordable commercial space to promote start-ups and building mixed housing and retail on the land owned by UMass in a public-private partnership.
"I'm encouraged by the scope of what U3 (has presented,)" Musante said. He is looking forward to the action steps to meet the goals the consultants will recommend to the committee.
Musante did not comment on the specifics of the recommendations. The report is available on the town-gown website.
The committee will offer recommendations to Musante and Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy who will then determine what direction the two take toward their joint economic and housing goals.
Musante has long been talking about the need for an economic developer but cost has been a factor.
It could ultimately cost more to not hire a director, he said.
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Tickets go on sale Thursday, Oct. 25, for the Dec. 8 premiere of "Speak Up! Speak Out! A Mother's Cry Against Violence" at the Temple Theatre.
Tickets will be sold for $22 at the theater box office, 203 N. Washington, producer and writer Tiffanny Goodman said in a Facebook message today.
Goodman's son, Ste'von Goodman, was shot and killed in on March 12, 2009, while driving in Saginaw days after his 18th birthday.
Police believe his death was a case of mistaken identity and continue to ask members of the community with information about the 18-year-old's slaying to come forward.
Goodman wrote the play and held auditions this summer. She hopes the play will inspire someone with information to talk to police and also reduce prevalence of the "no snitch code" in Saginaw and elsewhere.
More information including members of the cast will be released in the coming days, Goodman said.


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[caption id="attachment_7732" align="aligncenter" width="500"] USO of Delaware Director Joan Cote receives the National Guard Association of the United States' Patrick Henry Award in Reno, Nevada, earlier this month. Courtesy of the National Guard Association of the United States[/caption]
USO Delaware Director Joan Cote received a career-defining honor this month when she accepted the Patrick Henry Award from the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) for her years of work with troops.
"What a thrill receiving this award was for me and USO Delaware," Cote said. "As you can tell [from the photo above] my eyes were filled with tears. … [It was] the proudest moment of my USO career!"
Established in 1989, the Patrick Henry Award is the civilian equivalent to the NGAUS Distinguished Service Medal. According to the association's website, the award "is designed to provide recognition to local officials and civic leaders, who in a position of great responsibility distinguished themselves with outstanding and exceptional service to the Armed Forces of the United States, the National Guard or NGAUS."
Cote has been the director of USO Delaware for since it opened in March of 1991. Her duties include overseeing two centers at Dover Air Force Base, home to Air Force Mortuary Affairs and site of dignified transfers. USO Delaware has supported every dignified transfer at Dover since it opened its doors.
Click here to see the full list of the 2012 NGAUS recipients. - Eric Brandner, USO Director of Story Development
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Oct 18, 2016
Making the Terminal Come Alive: USO's Unique Approach at Sigonella Gives Deploying Service Members a Much-Needed Escape
With little space for a traditional center – and weary military travelers often spreading throughout the terminal for hours while waiting for training flights or deployments – the USO spread its services throughout the terminal at NAS Sigonella.


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Veronica Mesaros, 85, of Flushing died Oct. 6.
Veronica was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, McLaren Auxiliary and Fraternal Lodge Z.C.B.J., Flint Chapter. She was an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she was in the Women's Guild. Veronica enjoyed cooking and gardening. She was a seamstress and also enjoyed quilting, and sewing.
She knitted blankets and hats and donated them to various places in need. Veronica loved spending time at her cabin near Traverse City, but her family and close friends were the most important things to her.
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In central New York the seasons hiccup their way into our lives. One day it snows, the next is a sunny miracle. Then sleet, then--well, you know the drill. But take heart. Summer is on its way, at least on the Appleseed Productions stage. We can smell it in the air and hear it in the sound of waves gently kissing the shoreline. Then there are the loons. We can see them on the lake welcoming us back to the warmer, gentler world of Ernest Thompson's "On Golden Pond" in Appleseed's beguiling production of a comedy that's built to charm.
As the play begins, things are changing on that lovely pond. As seniors Norman and Ethel Thayer (Tom Minion and Anne Fitzgerald) return to their longtime Maine summer home on Golden Pond, many new houses have been built at the edge of the water, and the lake itself is dying. Norman, who is about to turn eighty, is also beginning to slip a little. Ethel, one of those elderly bundles of energy for whom plays set in New England are famous, bustles about the cottage pretending to ignore her husband's frailty and parrying his wisecracks. Their routine is broken when daughter Chelsea (Joleen Moody), who has never gotten along with her father, visits for the first time in eight years, bringing with her a serious boyfriend, Bill (Nat Dunn), and Billy, his thirteen year old son (Jared Dunn).
"On Golden Pond" was already an old-fashioned play when it was first produced in 1979, and the creaky mechanics of the piece are clearly visible. It's now also a bit of a period piece, celebrating a time when a thirteen year old boy didn't have a smart phone attached to his hand. When the play was written, it was a modern touch for Chelsea's courtly dentist boyfriend to ask Norman's permission to share a bed with her. Now, we're just grateful they're not sexting.
Conflict was amped up considerably in the famous 1981 film version with father and daughter Henry and Jane Fonda playing out their own well-known disagreements onscreen. In the play, their problems, years in the brewing, are dismissed mighty quickly. But no matter. The Appleseed company has us in the palm of their hands.
Minion and Fitzgerald have had a running start in these roles, having played spouses several times before. Their comfort with each other pays off, with Fitzgerald's loving schoolmarm of a wife dealing gently but firmly with Minion's exquisite befuddlement. As doors farcically slam or fall over and phone calls become loops of confusion, the couple's timing is delicious, turning these old hat bits into sweetly rendered character pieces.
They are supported admirably by the rest of cast. Moody is convincing as Chelsea, haltingly revisiting the relationship with her father. As Bill Ray, her dentist boyfriend, Nat Dunn is charmingly tentative, and Jared Dunn is a hoot as young Billy Ray, who slips easily into a grandson role with curmudgeon Norman. Robb Sharp is terrific as Charlie, the mailman with a Mainer accent and a crackling laugh.
Keeping things running snappily, director CJ Young has found all the laughs and kept the sentimentality in check. The ethereal country setting design by Sen Walter and subtle music by Ben Fiore and Ryan Burns give an air of enchantment to this cottage on a lake. This sweetly rendered "On Golden Pond" whets our appetite for a sunny summer. With loons.
The Details:
What: "On Golden Pond," by Ernest Thompson, presented by Appleseed Productions.
Where: Atonement Stage, Atonement Lutheran Church, 116 W. Glen Avenue, Syracuse.
When seen: Friday, April 26.
Length: 2 hours with intermission.
Attendance: About 40.
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that Petraeus would be an excellent choice to run for POTUS in 2016. A military man. A strong man. A leader of men in a just cause. The socialist totalitarians must have been nearby listening?
And just wait for the "non judgmental folks" to start judging. Just don't judge their wrong doings. It is hilarious.
Democrats have no morals, no God, so they cannot be judged.
Republican have some morals, a God, so they must be judged.
Looks as if logic would say, get rid of God and things will work much smoother for mankind.


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Tea Party protesters continue to rally, and at least one midstate group plans a protest outside of a post office in Susquehanna Township, complaining about big government and the tax burden.
But data indicate the U.S. ranks near the bottom of tax loads among wealthy nations. One study showed that Americans shoulder the 22nd-heaviest tax burden among 30 nations. In fact, Americans are paying lower taxes this year, even with increases passed by many states to balance their budgets. But don't get used to it. The tax breaks that have made it possible are to expire in January.
Zandra Bishop, a York County resident and organizer of the Harrisburg Liberty Alliance, and about a dozen others plan to protest the federal income tax at the post office on Crooked Hill Road from 6:30 to 9 tonight.
Bishop said the aim of her 80-member group, founded in 2007, is to raise awareness of how citizens can get involved to change the system. She said citizens need to be more involved in their government and not leave it up to "so-called experts" because a lack of involvement allows the federal government to become too big, too involved and too oppressive. She said the income tax should be eliminated.
"There are too many programs that the federal government has started, and every time they create one, they charge us more tax to do so," Bishop said.
Penn State University economics professor Barry Ickes said U.S. residents pay less taxes than most western European countries because those nations provide more for citizens in unemployment, health care, education and other social-service sectors than the U.S. does. Plus, those nations rely more on added-value tax and sales tax than does the U.S., which primarily funds services through income taxes, Ickes said.
"Americans want the government to do lots of stuff and they don't want to pay for it," he said. The solution is for politicians to act responsibly, not just promise to cut taxes while increasing spending, Ickes said.
According to the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, an international economic group of 30 countries, the U.S. fared better than most in the group in total tax wedge, the difference between before-tax and after-tax wages, for 2008. At 30.1 percent, the U.S. was lower than countries such as Germany's 52 percent; France's 49.3 percent; Italy's 46.5 percent; and the United Kingdom's 32.8 percent.
Josh Vecchio, executive director of the Capital Tax Collection Bureau in Harrisburg, said taxes in the midstate are comparable to those in the rest of the state, but taxes in Pennsylvania might be higher than other states. That's because state residents are charged local earned, state and federal taxes while some other states have none beyond federal taxes. "While no one wants to pay high taxes, everyone must realize that taxes are the main source of revenue for all levels of government," Vecchio said.
Nathan A. Benefield, director of policy research for the conservative Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives, based in Harrisburg, launched the foundation's "Taxpayer's Budget" campaign this week to inform people of taxes and state spending.
Benefield said the campaign lets the taxpayer's voice be heard by local legislators through a petition they can sign electronically at PleaseNoMoreTaxes.org.
"We want citizens to be more active and engaged in politics beyond just watching the news," Benefield said.
-- BY STEPHANIE RAPOSO, For The Patriot-News. The Associated Press contributed to this report.


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Cardinal Francis George Rails Against Gay Marriage On New Year's Day
On New Year's Day, millions of Americans faced the dawn of a new era and made promises to be better people. Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, however, wrote an open letter that called same-sex marriage a "legal fiction" and asked Catholics to complain to their legislators about an upcoming marriage-equality bill.
"It is physically impossible for two men or two women to consummate a marriage, even when they share a deep friendship or love," George wrote in his letter, meant to be published in parish bulletins. "Does this mean nature is cruel or that God is unfair? No, but it does mean that marriage is what nature tells us it is and that the State cannot change natural marriage."
Hey, Georgie—you want to keep "natural marriage" between one man and one woman? Be our guest. We're talking about civil marriage, which is a beast of a different color.
"How the Church – or any faith – views marriage within it's own institution is one thing, but secular society treats marriage as a civil right," says Rick Garcia of The Civil Rights Agenda, Illinois' leading LGBT rights group. "No individual or church, including Cardinal George and the Catholic Church is going to be forced to perform or recognize any marriages they would not find consistent with their own beliefs."
The Cardinal penned his miserable missive as Rep. Greg Harris (D-Chicago) and state Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago) prepare to introduce gay-marriage legislation in this month's lame-duck session. Amazingly, the Cardinal wrote that despite the opposition to marriage equality, the Church itself is not anti-gay, and cited a number of groups for Catholic gays.
No disrespect, your eminence, but those groups wouldn't have been formed in the first place if gays and lesbians hadn't felt so persecuted by the Church.
It's also physically impossible for a man or a woman to consummate a marriage with a mythiical creature and yet the nuns, priests, Bishops, Cardinals and the Pope have done so. Get another argument you anachronistic POS.
Yet another religious nutter forcing his beliefs on everyone else. Good thing these people are dying and not being replaced, just wish it would happen quicker.
Devout Catholics speaking of physical impossibilities is like Bristol Palin advocating abstinence.
I like the way two of my Catholic priest friends handle their way of adhering to their Bishops' requests to read official letters to their congregants during church services. They simply read the letters (to themselves, silently) and thank their congregants for their kind attention. Job done… everybody's happy. :-)
There is no such thing as natural marriage. Marriage is a social construct.
Damned Shame!!!!@!:No wonder millions are turning to non-belief and leaving religion to right-wing yahoos__One wonders if His Eminence isn't connected with Tony Perkins and the Rev. Fred Phelps.
Of course marriage in the Old Testament was between one man and more than one woman sometimes? Natural marriage wasn't.t as clear cut as he would make it, is it?
Another question is why he should have the right to decide morality for everyone. Tend to your on flock, not that he can even convince them.
As a former (young naive) nun and now married (according to Massachusetts ) lesbian, no longer catholic, the Catholic Church needs to get their house in order and stop hate speech.
The Catholic leadership is full of closet cases who lacked the courage to stand up and the live the life they wanted and are now bitterly envious of those who do.
Life has passed them by, they can't go back and live the youth they wanted, so they demand others suffer along with them.
But we reject their suffering. We won't live that way.
Gee, a repesentative from an all male "Celebate" organization with a history of child rape and forced labor of young women is going to talk about proper marriage?
Just remember, NOBODY is more angry or bitter than an old self hating closet case.
Of course, The Church (any church) USED to set the morality agenda and people would adhere to it for the most part. People are now moving to an informed position past the archaic ideas of the church and the church continues to lose people. Not a surprising effect but instead of yelling about it like children, they will need to change their message to love and acceptance or die off completely…
Hmmm. Well if you wanna be a devout Catholic you can't have sex other than to make babies and you can't use contraceptives and you must believe only in opposite marriage. Knock
yourself out.
Americans should all vote on whether he should be a cardinal or not, otherwise he's just the appointee of a foreign government.
@erikwm: That's exactly my theory re: anti-gay Catholic clergy.


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No coupon is needed.
Bring your ID so you can prove your age.
Let's face it some of you look pretty good for your age.
Anyway you can get 15 percent off regular and sale priced items all day long.
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Chelsea Area Fire Authority Chief Jim Payeur was seriously injured Friday while working on his farm but is expected to recover, according to a statement on the department's website.
Payeur was working on hooking up a piece of equipment about 7:30 p.m. Friday when he was struck by a tractor, according to the statement. The incident left him with a large cut on his upper thigh and broken bones.
Family members and two passersby, one of whom is a medical student, were able to aid Payeur and family members called 911. The Saline Fire Department, Huron Valley Ambulance and Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office responded to the call.
Although Payeur lost a lot of blood, paramedics and firefighters were able to control the bleeding and stabilize him before taking him to the hospital. He was taken to the University of Michigan Hospital's emergency room.
As of Sunday, he was in good condition and expected to fully recover, according to the statement.
"He and his family would like to thank everyone who has provided aid and support," the statement read.
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I have been in around the primal/paleo lifestyle for about 8 months now. When I stumbled upon it, I was amazed at what I found. More food, less me. Brilliant. Yet, here I am continue to struggle mightily. I actually embraced this lifestyle approach on the grounds that it made perfectly good sense. It really had nothing to do with losing weight or vanity. Every other change I have tried has always had the understanding that the only reason I was doing it was to lose weight. This was different. It was somewhat of an awakening.
The only positive I can say is that in 8 months, I have no gained weight. But I still struggle with so many things. Consistency. Energy. Pizza.
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Cedar Park loses to Okanogan in OT during state quarterfinals | Prep boys basketball
The Cedar Park Christian boys basketball team lost to Okanogan, 70-60, in overtime Thursday during the state quarterfinals at the Sun Dome in Yakima.
The Eagles got off to a good start, pulling out to a 17-9 lead during the first quarter. But Okanogan fought back to tie the game by the end of regulation to force overtime.
But the Eagle offense would collapse during the extra period, scoring just two points.
Trey Drechsel led Cedar Park with 20 points, while teammate David McLaurin scored 15 points.
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Hôtel Métropole features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Metz hotel also offers express check-in and an elevator (lift).
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Ensure Adults Uphold Trust
Some good may be coming from the infamous "Steubenville rape" case. Perhaps its after-effects, still not fully settled, will prompt more adults to do the right thing.
A special Jefferson County grand jury has been investigating the case for months. It is scheduled to meet again in mid-August.
Two teenage boys convicted in the assault already have begun serving their sentences. Meanwhile, the grand jury is looking into other aspects of the crime. Specifically, whether adults who were aware of the rape failed to report it to the authorities is in question.
Meanwhile, another investigation into sordid accusations is under way in Columbus. There, a former high school choir director has been arrested on child sex charges.
Police say the man, Zachary R. Ruppel, 26, solicited sex and nude pictures from some students at St. Francis DeSales High School in Columbus. At the time, Ruppel also was a member of the staff of the Ohio State Fair choir. He allegedly offered high school students membership in the choir in exchange for sex and nude pictures.
Sadly, such accusations are not uncommon. But what is unusual about this one is that the state fair choir director, Charles R. Snyder, was put on leave July 11 by the event's manager – because of the investigation.
A Columbus police sergeant said investigators are looking into whether "those responsible for reporting these offenses did so as required by law." Snyder has not been cleared, the officer added.
If Ruppel is guilty, he should be convicted and punished severely. But if anyone involved with the fair and/or schools was aware of his alleged crime and did not notify police, they, too, should be brought to justice.
It is bad enough when adults abuse their authority to victimize children. But when other adults cover up such crimes, some youngsters begin to wonder if there is anywhere they can turn for help.
In Steubenville and anywhere else there is a question in that regard, law enforcement agencies should be relentless in investigating whether breaches of the law – and the moral imperative to stand with victimized children rather than against them – have occurred. If so, punishment should be swift, severe and certain.


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It is with pride that we share a July 4 experience.
While recently visiting Lake Superior's south shore, at the suggestion of a friend my husband and I attended the municipal band holiday performance in Ashland, Wis. It was a most enjoyable beginning to a wonderful evening celebrating of our country
When the Ashland City Band director introduced their next selection, "The Viking" by Karl King, Steve and I felt huge hometown pride. It's so wonderful to experience that Karl King is respected and honored beyond our local municipal band. How fortunate we are to have his legacy continue both locally and throughout the United States. Another reason to have pride in Fort Dodge
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The Great Swamp Watershed Association has announced its inaugural Home & Garden Tour on Wednesday, May 28.
This new tour features an assortment of seven classically beautiful homes, impressive gardens, and interesting eco-friendly features located in and around the 55-square-mile Great Swamp Watershed region. New Jersey municipalities represented include the Town of Morristown, Madison Borough, Chatham Township, Long Hill Township, Bernards Township, and Harding Township.
All participants will begin the tour by checking in with the association between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St., Madison. Tour maps and instructions will be made available at this location only. All tour homes will close promptly at 3 p.m.
Tickets may be purchased in advance for $50/person by visiting GreatSwamp.org or by calling 973-538-3500, ext. 22. Tickets may be purchased at the door on the day of the event for the full price of $60/person. Proceeds will benefit all of GSWA's local environmental education, stewardship, and advocacy programming.


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NuVoodoo Ratings Prospect Study Reveals Latest Intelligence On Relationship Between Pandora Users And Broadcast Radio
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NUVOODOO MEDIA SERVICES has released initial findings from its fourth and latest NUVOODOO RATINGS Prospects Study. The company interviewed nearly 1,100 respondents, ages 14-54, in all PPM markets to update NUVOODOO's insights on the relationship between broadcast radio and the leading digital music provider, PANDORA. The findings indicate that 62% of PANDORA users listen to PANDORA at least 30 minutes per day and nearly as many PANDORA users spend that much time daily with broadcast radio.
VP/Research LEIGH JACOBS said, "We know that many PANDORA listeners are also heavy users of broadcast radio, but we're interested in whether those using PANDORA begin to pull away from broadcast radio over time. These latest results validate our hypothesis that longer experience with PANDORA doesn't equate to less listening to broadcast radio. While those who've spent more time with PANDORA tend to increase their daily TSL from the service, they claim not to reduce their TSL with broadcast radio."
EVP/Marketing MIKE O'CONNOR added, "This new information represents a huge opportunity for radio. Our marketing clients benefit directly from the intelligence we glean from our Ratings Prospect Studies and other proprietary indicators, as we develop well-crafted station promotions and marketing targeting those people who use PANDORA, and those most likely to carry meters. This research validates so many parts of our unique product formula, and we're eager to rack up more successes for our clients this fall based on these and other proprietary results."
Pres./CEO CAROLYN GILBERT noted, "NUVOODOO is committed to understanding our industry, the radio listener and especially the potential ratings participant. It's our job to take this information, synthesize it and continue our mission to provide the industry with cutting-edge products that respond to the world as it is in 2014."
NUVOODOO will be releasing more of the study's key findings over the coming weeks, including which social media platforms are getting user traction and which ones are seeing user declines.


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Our staff come from across the country and around the world. They are carefully selected, screened and interviewed. Staff participate in an extensive training program (including CPR and First Aid training) to prepare them for the key role they play in your camper's experience at camp.
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National Geographic Daily News Announce, a 3,000-year-old defensive wall has been excavated on the edge of Jerusalem—between the Temple Mount,
Archaeologist say the stone barrier is a part of a defensive complex built by the famous son of the biblical King David, King Solomon.
The wall has a gatehouse, adjacent to a building, and Ceramics where found to the second half of the tenth century B.C.—King Solomon's time, according to Eilat Mazar, who led the dig for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Read more http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/02/100226-king-solomon-wall-jerusalem-bible/
Dear friends do you know the Lord Jesus yet? Time is running out FAST in this evil world. God is always listening, and he will be there for you when you choose to speak to him. God's there, listening for all who pray, for all who pray and mean it. Psalm 145:18, The Message (MSG)
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HOLYOKE – Election season kicked into another gear Wednesday with the annual Senior Fest picnic that drew a crowd of about 675 that was mostly senior citizens – and since seniors vote, the event was a magnet for politicians.
The vote-seekers in a grinning and gift-bearing lineup included all four candidates for mayor – Mayor Elaine A. Pluta and rivals Daniel C. Boyle, Daniel C. Burns and Alex B. Morse – and incumbents and challengers for City Council and School Committee.
While declining to call Senior Fest a must-attend event for local politicians, City Clerk Susan M. Egan, who isn't up for election this fall, said it was a smart idea to attend.
"It's a good event for them to come to," Egan said.
"It's a good opportunity to meet lots of people in a short time," Councilor at Large Aaron M. Vega said. "Everybody's in a good mood and receptive. I'm surprised at how up on the issues a lot of people are. They're definitely up on the Geriatric Authority and the senior center."
"Old people vote. Oh yes, old people vote," said William R. Collamore, seeking another two years as School Committee Ward 6 representative.
Joann M. Stefanovic, 74, of Holyoke, attends Senior Fest to see friends and old acquaintances. The politicians she spoke with pleased her by keeping messages positive, she said.
"I haven't heard anything negative said about anybody," Stefanovic said.
Gloria Rodriguez, of Chicopee, who turns 67 on Sept. 3, said she looks forward to Senior Fest.
"I like it because we have fun. I live in Chicopee but I come every year with my friends," Rodriguez said.
Also circulating at the event were state officials like Rep. Michael F. Kane, D-Holyoke, Sen. Michael R. Knapik, R-Westfield, and Brian P. Lees, clerk of Hampden Superior Court, attending under the knowledge that while not up for election this year, eventually they will be.
The Parks and Recreation Department event was held inside the Mater Dolorosa Pope John Paul Social Center on St. Kolbe Drive.
It included a meal of hamburgers and hot dogs. Raffles followed with prizes like a bicycle, flowers, lottery tickets and 95 gift certificates to restaurants, supermarkets and package stores, many donated by candidates, said Teresa M. Shepard, director of the city Parks and Recreation Department.
Organizers planned for about 625 but the crowd easily passed that mark, she said. Tickets were $5 and participants were urged to get them a month in advance.
"I think we had pretty close to 675," Shepard said.
At one point in the event, a curiosity of small-city politics played out during the prize raffles. Pluta at the microphone announced the name of the ticket-holder of a prize donated by Morse and handed to the winner in the crowd by Boyle.
A preliminary election Sept. 20 will narrow the field of candidates for mayor to the top two vote-getters. The same will be done with the three candidates running for Ward 7 City Council.
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Ashland, WI (NNCNOW.com) --- Northland College head baseball coach and Assistant Director of Athletics Stein Rear resigned on Friday to become the head baseball coach at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisc., the college announced.
"The position at Carroll was an opportunity that my family and I could not pass up," said Rear. "I've truly enjoyed my three seasons at Northland College and I wish the team continued success as they move forward."
The LumberJacks qualified for the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) tournament in 2012 and 2013 under Rear's watch. He also led them to their first overall winning record since 2006.
Rear had 11 players earn All-UMAC honors while coaching as well as 20 players honored on the UMAC All-Academic Team.
"I am disappointed to see Stein go, but I understand," said Wilson. "We are appreciative of the effort he has put into our baseball program."
A national search for Rear's successor will begin immediately.
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Cables are so last month. Just a few weeks ago, iOS 5 cut the sync umbilical cord, and gave us AirPlay, which liberated the iPad from cables when streaming video or music — and today Dana Innovations' new LaunchPort freed the iPad completely.
The LaunchPort isn't the first device to juice up an iDevice through inductive charging — but it is the first to combine a set of magnetic stands with enough power to juice up an iPad using inductive tech.
But boy does freedom come with a price. The system consists of three magnetically attaching pieces, all sold separately: the PowerShuttle back that snaps onto the iPad; a BaseStation tabletop stand; and the WallStation wall mount. The PowerShuttle is $149 while the two docks are $199 apiece.


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Don't panic Michigan State fans.
If history is any indication, the Spartans will win at least a couple of games in the NCAA Tournament and the hated Wisconsin Badgers will bow out in the first round. I'm not sure why it always happens that way, but I'm sure glad that it does.
The key is not outside shooting, as some have suggested. The key is getting production out of the bigs (somehow), which will give Neitzel, Lucas and Morgan a little bit more room and a little bit more time to get their shots off.
Something tells me Izzo has something up his sleeve.
See you in the Sweet 16.


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GULF SHORES, Alabama -- Thousands of music lovers are making a sad exit home today after a weekend of watching some amazing performances on Alabama's beach. But before you venture too far back to the real world, let's relive the glory of Hangout Music Fest 2012 by looking at some of the best performances of the weekend.
With such a top-notch lineup at this year's Hangout Fest, it's impossible to narrow down the great musical moments to just seven. And while I saw as many performances as possible, I couldn't see them all, so I'd like your help.
If you went to Hangout this year, which performances made your list? Join the conversation and comment below with your picks.
Chris Cornell
Chris Cornell didn't need much more than an acoustic guitar to accompany his greatest instrument – his voice. The singer of Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog fame could still belt it out when he performed early Friday evening at the Hangout stage. He played favorites from his own catalog, including "Black Hole Sun" and "Hunger Strike," and covers of "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" and "Imagine."
Randy Newman
Much like Chris Cornell, all Randy Newman showcased his talent in a simple manner. In this case, it was just Newman and his piano. I heard several people call Newman "the Disney guy," a reference to the songs he's scored for numerous Disney films including "You've Got a Friend in Me" from "Toy Story." Newman played those songs and more, opening with his song Three Dog Night made famous, "Mama Told Me Not To Come." Newman exposed his huge songwriting talent to a whole new audience and pleased longtime fans with this set.
Jack White
Jack White's performance was easily my favorite of the weekend. He showcased the perfect mix of songs from his solo album, "Blunderbuss" and from the White Stripes, the Raconteurs and the Dead Weather. The Hangout audience was treated to both of White's backing bands – the men and the women. (It's worth noting keyboardist Ikey Owens was such a dynamic performer that I found myself watching him instead of White half the time.) As White closed with "Seven Nation Army," fireworks exploded in the sky and the audience chanted. When the show was over, everyone exited en masse to the gates and kept the chant going.
The Devil Makes Three
I wasn't even planning on seeing the Devil Makes Three, but luckily the Letting Go Stage was on the way to my next destination. And when I heard what was coming from the three guys, two guitars, one bass and no drums, I had to stop. A rowdy song about whiskey drinking ("Old Number Seven") had the audience moving. The band's old-timey sound is edgy and energetic, and I hope to catch them live again soon.
Gary Clark Jr.
I've wanted to see Gary Clark Jr. for a while now, mainly to answer one question: Would he live up to the hype? It seems like Clark has been on every music publication's "top" list this year, and his guitar work has drawn comparisons to Jimi Hendrix. It was clear other festival-goers had heard the hype as Clark brought in a great crowd despite being on at the same time as Skrillex, who had a massive crowd at the Xbox stage. Clark pleased with his bluesy rock 'n' roll and killer guitar, and performed like a pro at age 28. And the hype? Well deserved.
Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples sang to a small but enthusiastic crowd at the Chevrolet stage and gave a performance fitting for Sunday. Early in the set, Staples sang "The Weight," followed by a shout of, "Levon Helm! Levon Helm!" It was one of my favorite moments of Hangout. Staples brought it all, from spirituals to "I'll Take You There," and engaged the audience, at one point responding to a scream of, "I love you, Mavis!" with "You wanna get married?"
Before performing Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon," the Flaming Lips played a few of their own songs – including favorites "She Don't Use Jelly" and "Do You Realize?" As the sun set, they launched into their "Dark Side" set, which included Wayne Coyne throwing giant balloons full of money into the audience as the band performed "Money." It doesn't get much better than that.


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Photo of the Week: A Boost to Uganda's Banana Production
March 29, 2013
The development of the matooke sector in Uganda has helped increase farmer incomes and improve food security.
The green matooke banana is one of Uganda's primary food staples, accounting for nearly one fifth of the country's caloric intake. Yet despite strong demand, many smallholder matooke farmers struggle to earn a sustainable income. TechnoServe helped develop a stronger matooke sector, working with more than 26,000 farmers in southwestern Uganda to improve productivity, business skills and market connections.
The farmers learned best practices for tree planting, joined producer business groups to sell their crops collectively and diversified into the dairy sector to improve their resilience. With support from the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, the program helped farmers earn nearly $22 million from matooke sales over three years, providing reliable income while improving food security in the region.
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While Wednesday was a very pleasant day, our lookout for the first really warm, break it out, 70-degree day of the spring continues. It won't be today.
A stationary front is setting up just to our south, a mechanism that will allow wave after wave, after wave, of low pressure to bounce along it for the next couple of days. The first wave will arrive this afternoon, giving us an 80 percent chance of periods of rain.
With each successive wave of precipitation colder air will be drawn into the area. We're expecting a high temperature of 46 today, just 41 on Friday, which is over 10 degrees below normal.
In fact, there's a possibility that rain Friday night could mix with snow here on Staten Island. It's nothing to be concerned about; you might see a coating on grassy surfaces if it happens, no more. Looking ahead, our temps aren't expected to get out of the 40s again until Tuesday.
The space shuttle Endeavor landed last night after a successful mission to the International Space Station, but these are not good times for NASA.
Two-thirds of NASA's major new programs are significantly over budget or behind schedule, according to the agency's latest report to Congress. The space agency is required to cut projects when the money gets tight, and cost overruns nearly shut down one of the rovers on Mars this week.
Yesterday's extreme temperatures in the contiguous United States --- High: 93 at Wink, Texas; Low: 3 at Land O'Lakes, Wis.