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- Alabama timber industry facing tough times
- Strong incentives to sell
• The Alabama forest industry is not doing well.
• Among the main factors: sagging demand for forest products — a hangover from the 2008 market crash.
• The industry is also threatened by a host of systemic issues.
Two experts fear a host of factors are coming together to create a storm, possibly even a perfect storm, across Alabama's forest landscape — the reason why they are stepping up efforts to warn timberland owners about this potential calamity and to advise them about the steps they should take to avoid it.
Among the main factors: sagging demand for forest products — a hangover from the 2008 market crash.
"Our forest industry is not doing well," says Ken McNabb, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System forester and W. Kelly Mosley Environmental Professor in Auburn University's School of Forestry.
"The domestic housing market is suffering, harvest levels are down, and consequently, landowners who have depended on timber harvesting have been adversely affected too.
"In addition, some forest landowners are less likely to invest in management activities like replanting, weed control, and thinning when profitability is low."
The industry is also threatened by a host of systemic issues.
For Becky Barlow, an Extension forester and Auburn University associate professor of forestry, that point was driven home with stark clarity this year when her 9-year-old daughter accompanied her to a forestland owners meeting.
"She turned to me at one point during the meeting and asked, 'Why are these people so old?'" Barlow recalls.
Her daughter's pointed observation underscored one of the major challenges facing the forestry industry: The advanced ages of many, if not most, active Alabama forestland owners — a factor that carries major implications for the forestry industry.
McNabb says these older landowners tend to hold entirely different views on ownership than the younger generations who are now stepping in to fill their places.
"The people who currently own the land grew up on the land. They're connected to it, and it's a part of their history," he observes.
As this older generation passes, he fears much of this land will pass to a younger generation of absentee owners — children and grandchildren who often live far away from these rural localities and who do not share the same perspectives on landownership.
Compounding the problem is what McNabb describes as fragmentation.


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With Super Bowl XLVII less than four months away—February 3, 2013—now is as good a time as any to separate the wheat from the chaff to try and see if there is any value in the most recent futures odds for the 32 NFL teams.
Fresh from the Las Vegas Hotel—formerly the Las Vegas Hilton and the place where Elvis Presley lived in a penthouse suite suite on the 30th floor (room 3000) up until his last performance there in December of 1976—here are the updated odds (October 2) compared to the opening odds put out this summer, along with some analysis and an opinion as to whether or not each team is worth taking a shot at bringing home the Lombardi Trophy.
If you like any of these teams, best act now as futures odds in the NFL are a very fluid beast and these numbers move almost as frequently as the mercury here in Sin City.

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The Catinaccio (or Rosengarten) range is one of the best-known sights in the Dolomites, its unmistakeable bare-rock pinnacles appearing on brochures, guides and myriad souvenirs. This immense wall of stone along the edge of the 3000m-high massif takes on a famously rosy glow at sunset, and the mountain plays lead role in the area's best-known myths and legends. Trails across this mountain are popular with mainly Italian and German walkers and, although the zigzag paths to the peaks can be crowded in August, once you're above the cable-car line, there's plenty of wilderness to lose yourself in.
Access is simple enough from Vigo di Fassa, the main place to stay in the Val di Fassa, which splits off from the Val di Fiemme north of Predazzo at Moena. If you travel these roads and trails, you pass through one of the heartlands of Ladino culture.
At the head of the Val di Fassa, Canazei makes a good springboard for the high plateaux of the Gruppo di Sella, and the gentler trail of the Viel del Pan, which leads down to the tiny resort of Arabba. On the northern side of the Sella group, Corvara is a much larger resort with a sizeable Ladino population.


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After announcing Sunday that all dead fish were removed from the Pearl River, St. Tammany Parish President Kevin Davis said Tuesday that only 10 boats remain on the river, down from 155 Saturday, observing the river and testing the water.
Davis reiterated that the public should not come into contact with the river or eat any seafood taken from the river until all tests confirm the water is safe.
After a Bogalusa paper mill released an excessive amount of a paper-making by-product into the water, the river overflowed with dead fish and other dead wildlife because of oxygen depletion.
On Monday, the state Department of Environmental Quality began to seek legal action against the mill, Texas-based Temple-Inland Inc., by issuing a compliance order and a notice of potential penalty to the mill.
The department could issue penalties and fines for not notifying the government quickly enough of the discharge, as well as for both an unauthorized discharge and exceeding its discharge permits.
The company must also submit a plan with operation, maintenance and process improvements that ideally prevents another fish kill from happening.
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In its third year, Qui Italia festival is already a familiar fixture for Sofia's residents. The goal remains the same, to create an opportunity for Italians and friends of Italy to meet in an environment resembling traditional folk celebrations – an initiative that has been met with spontaneous and decisive approval, which has only become stronger over the years.
For one week, Sofia will once again become the stage for authentic Italian atmosphere with its cultural, artistic, musical and culinary diversity.
The event's organisers plan new attractions for the third annual festival, which will be held on and around the Summer Stage in Sofia's Borissovata Gradina park.Throughout the festival, stands will offer visitors cuisine and wines from different parts of Italy. Entry is free.
Thursday, June 17
8.30pm Opening ceremony and concert by Intra Terra troupe from Naples.
A trip to Southern Italy and the Mediterranean with a music and dance performance from Intra Terra, combining original compositions with traditional folk songs.
Friday, June 18
6pm Playtoy Orchestra concert
Making music out of children's toys is as much an unusual as it is a brilliant idea. This is the only orchestra in the world that plays on toys, inviting the classics to join their playground. The musicians hail from Campania and, having performed both on radio and TV shows, they are now on a world tour to spread their playful tunes.
9pm Repeat performance by Intra Terra troupe
Saturday, June 19
11am Spend the morning with Cumbojuggle, the first free circus space in Bulgaria.
4pm Teatroviaggiante presents Duo Pink
A show with dances, pantomime, bowling and unicycles. The performance in Italian, by Elisabetta Cavana and Edoardo Mirabella, is the story of one honeymoon, featuring big pink trunk and one happy couple in pink. Clown, juggling and acrobatic tricks will bring back to life the old city performance tradition, which continues to fascinate the young and the grown-up alike.
7pm Repeat performance by Playtoy Orchestra
10pm An evening with a famous Italian DJ
Sunday, June 20
11am Laboratorio Circo with Compagnia Cumbonauta
4pm Second performance of Duo Pink by Teatroviaggiante
6pm Coro Malga Roma concert Coro Malga
Roma tours Italy and the world to showcase the musical, historical and cultural heritage of military songs from the Alps, along with the pleasure of singing them. The songs are mostly classics being sung in mountain cabins, during breaks on the mountain trail and during military training. The passion for mountains that Bulgarians have will find an echo in the performance by Coro Malga Roma.
8pm Repeat performance by Playtoy Orchestra
Monday, June 21
8.30pm Canta che ti passa – karaoke evening
Famous songs for everyone wanting to participate
Tuesday, June 22
8pm Concert by 4 SOUND band
The four youngsters from Como have only one passion – music – and are driven by the desire to accumulate more experience. As an amateur band, the quartet participat
ed in the X Factor TV show on RAI2. The youngsters often spend their evenings together having fun, a feeling that they are certain to pass on to their Bulgarian audience.
Wednesday, June 23
8pm 4 SOUND and Bulgarian friends
The Italian band will take to the stage with Bulgarian young singers who perform in Italy
10pm Closing ceremony and fireworks
Folklore troupe I Briganti della Majella from Abruzzo region claim to be allergic to stages and prefer to perform within their audience. Unpredictable and unstoppable, it will be difficult for you to find them because they will find you first!


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Visit Prajna Zendo
Visitors are welcome. Prajna Zendo's regular schedule is posted in the calendar under "Schedule". Meditate or chant with us for an evening or at the Sunday service. Listen to a dharma talk.
Want instruction in Zen meditation?
Zen is but one of many meditation practices. If you are interested in instruction, no matter your experience or level of practice, please ask anyone at Prajna Zendo. A senior student will be happy to give instruction or answer any other questions you may have.
Participating in zazen (sitting meditation)
You are welcome to join in silent sitting and walking meditation during zazen on Tuesday nights, Sunday mornings or during sesshins (retreats). You can watch and follow others' actions in the meditation hall and/or ask for instruction on meditation or other procedures. We spend periods of 30-minute sitting and 10-minute walking, in silence, and with hands placed in specific gestures designed to help mindfulness. You can also wait out a period downstairs and return for a dharma talk or chanting. Please don't be shy about asking someone for help.
Meet the Sangha
Prajna Zendo has a relaxed atmosphere. A great way to meet sangha (community) members is at the tea-n-cookies or potluck after the Sunday program. Stay a bit and mingle. You will find us a welcoming lot.
Interested in an interview with a teacher?
Prajna Zendo is quite fortunate to have two highly accessible Zen teachers. We have a sign up board for interviews. If you wish to talk to a teacher during zazen periods, ask and someone will help you about signing up and general interview etiquette. Ongoing or regular interviews with teachers, including for koan study, are available for members.
To Become a Member
Members have many benefits, as you will find under "Membership". If you would like to support Prajna Zendo through your membership, your active participation in our activities, and any or all other donations of time, effort or financial support, you are most welcome. We are small. We need all the support you are able to share. Talk with any sangha member or teacher about this and someone will answer your questions about becoming a member or supporter.


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Billy Beane has had another productive off-season, and the A's are poised to contend again in the AL West
"One of the lessons I learned from Paul Owens is that it's important to try and get better every single day. That can be anything from hiring an instructor to making a trade. It doesn't even have to be something anyone will notice. But it's how I see the job of general manager."—former Phillies and Astros general manager Ed Wade.
This philosophy seems to be a large part of the genius of A's GM Billy Beane. No general manager in the history of the game has run a more efficient operation. That is, doing more with less. He's relentless, too. Lost amid all the big splashy moves—Yoenis Cespedes, Tommy Milone, Josh Reddick, etc.—he made last off-season were a bunch of smaller acquisitions that paid dividends: Jonny Gomes, Seth Smith, Bartolo Colon, Brandon Moss. He added Stephen Drew and Brandon Inge during the season.
This has been a quieter off-season for the A's, who won 94 games and the American League West, then took the Tigers to a deciding Game 5 in a divisional series. Now, though, a week before Spring Training, with a series of smart moves, the A's look significantly different than they did at the end of 2012.
Beane has added a starting catcher (John Jaso), a probable starting shortstop (Hiroyuki Nakajima), a solid outfielder (Chris Young) and a gifted young infielder who can play third, short or second (Jed Lowrie). Lowrie was acquired from the Astros on Monday for three players—first baseman Chris Caster, right-hander Brad Peacock and catcher Max Stassi.
In making the deals, Beane was dealing from an organizational position of strength. He had depth at all those spots, and in return, gets a guy capable of making a significant impact. Lowrie is a gamble. At 28, he's coming off a season when he played a career-high 97 games despite two stints on the disabled list. Regardless, he had a productive .796 OPS.
So with Spring Training a week away, the A's again appear good enough to compete with the Angels and Rangers in the American League West. As usual, much depends on their starting pitching, and it's both deep and talented. No manager in baseball did a better job than Bob Melvin did with the A's in 2012.
It's a competitive division with the Angels seemingly the consensus favorite. The Rangers have a ton of question marks, but probably have enough pitching to stay in the rest. The Mariners got better this winter, but they, too, are counting on their young guys to improve. A new generation of A's learned how to win last season, and it was great fun watching it happen. Here's to another nice ride.
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So, Richard, did the Lowrie trade make the Astros better or worse?
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Construction Carpenters
Also called: Assembler, Cabinet Maker, Carpenter Foreman, Foreman
In the military: see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
In the Air Force: Structural; Structural Apprentice; Structural Craftsman; Structural Helper; Structural Journeyman
In the Army: Carpentry and Masonry Specialist; Construction Engineering Technician
In the Coast Guard: Structural
In the Marine Corps: Basic Engineer, Construction, and Equipment Marine; Builder; Carpentry and Masonry Specialist; Combat Engineer; Construction Engineering Technician; Hull Maintenance Technician; Structural Apprentice; Structural Craftsman; Structural Helper; Structural Journeyman
In the Navy: Builder; Builder Basic; Hull Maintenance Technician
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
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These two areas (some would argue that one is a subset of the other) have always been hot spots for buyers.
And real estate professionals familiar with the area say spring has come in full bloom, with buyers picking houses in an almost hot-house atmosphere.
Always an in-demand area (let's face it —the parades pass this way), the Garden District and Uptown are not-so-secret blossoms in the Crescent City's bouquet of offerings.
The Garden District and Uptown are rich with history — not some sterile façade created for tourists, but a living history of homes, businesses, families and activity.
Here, elegant Greek Revival and Federalist estates that date back hundreds of years are still hearth and home for contemporary families.
Creole cottages and side-hall Victorians are masterworks of renovation, blending the conveniences of today with the heady flavors of the past.
For those who wish the comforts of home but not necessarily the accompanying yard, etc., Uptown and the Garden District also have an array of condominiums from which to select, including those built from scratch and many historic buildings that have been converted from singles or multi-family units into individual condos.
And that is attracting buyers.
"We have people wanting to come in and get second homes," said Sylvia Roy of PRUDENTIAL GARDNER, Realtors, often drawn by the mystique of the city. "New Orleans has such a great reputation for being such a romantic city. When you come as a tourist, it's fun."
With homes of many ages and sizes, buyers often have the option of finding a property that is ripe for updating.
This can prove to be a good way for buyers to get into an area and invest some "sweat equity" to get the home of their dreams.
As renovators have in the past, the finished product for many of the neighborhoods' homes can be outstanding.
"More and more people are in the market for finding those types of properties, especially the multi-family fixer-uppers," said Janet Favrot of COLDWELL BANKER, TEC Realtors. "You must be ready to act when you do see them hit the market. Buyers need to do their homework, be familiar with areas that they want to invest in."
Some lucky buyers have come across homes that have been the benefactors of such a renovation. But Realtors note those homes don't remain on the market long, particularly if properly priced.
Life Uptown has a certain lifestyle that appeals to many buyers, particularly because of the many ancillary assets that come with the neighborhoods.
In addition to the proximity to downtown, Uptown enjoys the historic streetcar line as one of the country's most unique modes of transportation.
Commerce thrives throughout the area, especially along sections of St. Charles Avenue and Magazine Street, among others.
Health care services, education and a wide variety of retail outlets make for a convenient cocoon for those that don't wish to venture to the suburbs.
Realtors in the area remind buyers to do their homework and be prepared to act on a sale as soon as possible.
"When you find something you like, don't wait." urges Brooke Arthurs of LATTER & BLUM, Inc., Realtors. "Houses are selling in the spring very quickly. They're not going to be there if they are priced correctly. Have your financing in line. If you're going to be bidding against someone else, you need to have a qualification letter."
An experienced Realtor can help guide first-time buyers through the process, as can a lender familiar with home mortgages.
The bottom line: the not-so-secret gardens of these two neighborhoods are hot topics and time is of the essences.
Victor M. Andrews
Special Sections Staff writer
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Platforms: minisPSPPS3PS Vita Genre: BreakOut/RPG Published: April 2012
The once peaceful Kingdom of Gorudo is threatened by an evil presence. The only hope for salvation is Cyrus, a wizard versed in a secret magic art called Wizorb! Explore many strange places from the derelict monster infested town of Clover to Gorudo Castle atop Cauldron Peak. Danger lurks around every corner so you'll need to keep your wits about you and have quick reflexes in order to survive.
- An all-new block-breaking game set in a fantasy world
- Use your magic wand to bounce the orb and cast various magic spells
- Over 60 levels in 5 different worlds
- Epic boss fights and multiple endings
- Character animation by Paul Robertson
©2012 Beatshapers Ltd. ©2012 Tribute Games, Inc. Developed and Published by Beatshapers Ltd under Tribute Games license.
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Pastor Larry J. Thompson
Larry J. Thompson is a pastor with a genuine heart for the people of God. His vision for Tree Mount Temple and their work in the Kingdom is birthed from the Holy Spirit and is filled with vision, service, and compassion.
Our Pastor
Pastor Larry J. Thompson was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas by his grandparents Jesse & Mary Mosley. Raised on the east side of the city, Pastor Larry attended school within the San Antonio Independent School District and graduated from the Sam Houston High School in 1997.
Pastor Larry accepted his called to preach under the leadership of Pastor Michael S. Brown and preached his first public sermon on November 3, 2003 at the True Vision Church. Understanding that education is paramount in preaching God's Word, he stepped out on faith and went to Fort Worth, Texas where he attended the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a year later moved to Nashville, Tennessee where he attended the American Baptist College. While attending the American Baptist College, Pastor Larry served as Student Government President, SGA Vice President, and Who's Who among Black College Seminarians.
Also while in seminary he attended the Greater Grace Temple Community Church where he served as Assistant Pastor under the leadership of Pastor Breonus M. Mitchell Sr. and in May of 2009 Pastor Thompson received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Religious Studies and a minor in Pastoral Care.
After graduating from seminary, he returned to San Antonio, Texas and became the Pastoral Care minister at the True Vision Church. Staying in that position for a year, he was called to be the PROUD pastor of the Tree Mount Temple Church on September 17, 2012.
Pastor Thompson credits all of his success to the Godly upbringing given to him by his grandparents Jesse & Mary Mosley. As he so often says, "My grandparents gave me a lot of things, but the best gift they ever gave me was an introduction to Jesus Christ!"
Pastor Thompson is motivated by his love for people, his love for preaching, and is undying belief that NO ONE is beyond God's reach! God has bountifully blessed his ministry which he shares with the three loves of his life Sanaa, Journee, & Jeriko Thompson.


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Lions dominate rankings
UNIVERSITY PARK – The top-ranked Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team continued to dominate the national polls.
Coach Cael Sanderson's squad once again has 10 wrestlers ranked in the latest Intermat release, with six of those ten placing in the top four. Penn State (8-0, 2-0 Big Ten) maintains its hold on the No. 1 spot on Intermat's Tournament Power Index.
The Nittany Lions lead the TPI with 110.5 points, three more than last week. Big Ten rival Iowa is second with 99.0 and no other team has over 90. The TPI ranks a team's potential tournament strength based on Intermat's individual rankings, not dual meet strength. The full list of national rankings is available at www.intermatwrestle.com.
Junior Nico Megaludis is No. 2 at 125, sporting a 17-2 overall record. Redshirt freshman Jimmy Gulibon sits at No. 15 at 133 with a 9-8 mark while true freshman Zain Retherford continues on as the No. 2 man at 141 with his unblemished 18-0 record. Junior Andrew Alton is No. 7 at 149 with a 4-0 record and brother Dylan Alton is No. 4 at 157 with a 7-0 mark.
Senior David Taylor remains unbeaten with an 18-0 record and continues as the No. 1 man at 165.


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Lancaster Is Spy-cam City
From the L.A. Times:
Reporting from Lancaster, Pa. — This historic town, where America's founding fathers plotted during the Revolution and Milton Hershey later crafted his first chocolates, now boasts another distinction.
It may become the nation's most closely watched small city.
Some 165 closed-circuit TV cameras soon will provide live, round-the-clock scrutiny of nearly every street, park and other public space used by the 55,000 residents and the town's many tourists. That's more outdoor cameras than are used by many major cities, including San Francisco and Boston.
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The four candidates hoping to win the 105th District seat in the state House of Representatives each argue that their particular combinations of political, business and civic credentials best suit them for the job. State Rep. Ernest Wooton, I-Belle Chasse, cannot seek re-election to the Legislature because of term limits and is running for sheriff in Plaquemines Parish, setting up the Oct. 22 contest between professional counselor Harold "Rocky" Asevedo, former Plaquemines Parish Councilman John 'Jay' Friedman, entrepreneur Chris Leopold and contractor Mark Magee.
Asevedo, 56, of Belle Chasse, has expertise in emotional, mental health and relationship issues and an emphasis on working with troubled children and families. His work has introduced him to people around the state, forming partnerships, he says, that would benefit his constituents if he were elected.
Asevedo said he would offer a particularly insightful perspective on crime, applying his background working with at-risk youth and mental health problems to advance policies that address the origins of criminal behavior.
He views economic growth and improving the education system as intertwined pursuits, promoting the idea of expanding technical training in public schools to help fuel business growth and the strategies of tax incentives, regulatory breaks or other measures to encourage private industry.
"I just know you have to take a multidimensional approach to stimulate business activity," Asevedo said. "We have to make it as easy as we can within reasonable limits for businesses to succeed. I'm seeing a climate where businesses are very apprehensive about growth and expansion."
Asevedo also wants to see expedited permitting of coastal restoration projects and BP oil spill penalty money directed to that cause.
Friedman, 61, of Buras said his service on the Plaquemines Parish Council from 2002 to 2010 gave him government experience and an exposure to issues that are unmatched in the race.
"It's something you can't buy," he said. "It's something that you can't study. It's something you acquire just by doing it."
He said he wants to protect the integrity of public school systems in an era when he believes the charter school movement is shifting money from traditional schools and fracturing educational options. He doesn't oppose charter schools, he said, but wants to prevent the resources they receive from diminishing other schools and eroding what he called "fundamental opportunities for everybody."
Economically, he wants to create more tax enticements for businesses. And he wants to secure money to build a Plaquemines Parish port facility on the Mississippi River to further spur business activity.
He wants to help the local seafood industry with tariffs to defend against imports, assist with fuel costs and work on environmental protection for estuaries. He said he will join the search for ways of paying for coastal restoration projects, possibly including targeted taxes and fees, and get crucial rehabilitation of depleted wetlands moving faster.
"I've been on the water for 50 years," Friedman said. "I saw it when it was marsh, and now it's nothing but water. It's declining so fast, it's blowing my mind."
Leopold, of Belle Chasse, touts a long list of business and civic projects that he says gives him the knowledge and connections needed to succeed in elected office.
Professionally, he has owned a bottled water distributor, developed commercial real estate and continues to work as an advertising account executive, commercial landlord and owner of a laundry business that serves oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. Civically, he has served on the Republican State Central Committee, has helped run neighborhood associations and has campaigned on ballot initiatives, supporting term limits for Plaquemines Parish Council members in 1994 and fighting tax increase propositions.
He lists coastal restoration among his leading priorities, arguing that penalty money from the BP oil spill should be directed to rebuilding the wetlands in addition to money that is expected years from now in royalties from offshore oil production. Restoring withered marshes in turn addresses another of his goals, to improve flood protection.
He also wants to establish a clearer enforcement program of the state's ethics codes. And when weighing state budgets, Leopold said he would oppose the practice of applying one-time revenue sources to recurring costs.
"We've got to continue to do more with less, like families do," Leopold said. "We can't continue to plug holes with one-time money."
Magee, of Belle Chasse, a construction contractor, said he declines campaign contributions and takes admittedly abrasive positions on issues, but he claims his views are more widely held than people recognize.
He has an extreme take on capital punishment, for example, arguing it should be extended to violent offenses beyond murder and publicized for better deterrence. "You need to start taking these people out and publicly execute them, or televise it," he said.
In discussing his own background, Magee said he has been arrested more than once but never convicted of a felony. He declined to elaborate.
He calls for Louisiana to adopt an immigration enforcement law modeled after the controversial Arizona law. Saying poor people need to learn it's not right to "keep your state down by cheating the system," he also wants drug testing for recipients of public assistance, an idea that has been unsuccessfully proposed in the Legislature in recent years.
He wants to end Crescent City Connection tolls, create incentives to ramp up oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, increase the homestead exemption to shelter greater shares of home values from property taxes, advocate for a flat tax rate for all payers, and cut government.
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ATHENS, Alabama - A record 126 entries are expected to participate in the annual Veterans Day Parade set for Saturday at 11 a.m.
High school bands, veterans, floats and civic groups will march on Hobbs Street from Athens High School, go around the Limestone County Courthouse square, and south on Jefferson Street to the former Kroger store, The Athens News Courier said in a story.
World War II staff Sgt. Theo Calvin, 89, will be the grand marshal, and special guests will include Lt. Gen. Richard P. Formica and Col. Daniel J. Shanahan, the newspaper reported


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SPARTA, MI -- A motorcyclist killed Sunday when he lost control of his bike and struck a vehicle has been identified as 52-year-old David Plumb, of Grant.
Crews responded to the crash at Alpine Avenue NW south of 12 Mile Road about 5:45 p.m. on Aug. 18.
Plumb was traveling southbound on Alpine Avenue when he crossed the centerline and struck a Chevrolet Impala, deputies said. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Impala's front-seat occupants,William, 70, and Mary Yuncker, 64, both of Cedar Springs, were extricated using the Jaws of Life. They were transported to Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.
William Yuncker suffered a collapsed lung and broken ribs, and Mary Yuncker sustained bruising and scrapes, authorities said.
Both were wearing seat belts at the time of the crash.
The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet.
Angie Jackson covers public safety and breaking news for MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. Email her at firstname.lastname@example.com, and follow her on Twitter.


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A titular see of Commagene (Augusto-Euphratesia). It was a small city on the road from Germanicia to Zeugma (Ptolemy, V, 15, 10; Itiner. Anton., 184, 189, 191, 194; Tab. Peuting.), famous for its temple of Zeus Dolichenus; it struck its own coins from Marcus Aurelius to Caracalla. The ruins stand at Tell Dülük, three miles northwest of Aintab, in the vilayet of Aleppo. Doliche was at an early date an episcopal see suffragan of Hierapolis (Mabboug, Membidj). Lequien (Or. Christ., II, 937) mentions eight Greek bishops : Archelaus, present at Nicaea in 325, and at Antioch in 341; Olympius at Sardica in 344; Cyrion at Seleucia in 359; Maris at Constantinople in 381; Abibus, a Nestorian, in 431, deposed in 434; Athanasius, his successor; Timothy, a correspondent of Theodoret, present at Antioch in 444 and at Chalcedon in 451; Philoxenus, a nephew of the celebrated Philoxenus of Hierapolis, deposed as a Severian in 518, reinstated in 533 (Brooks, The Sixth Book of the Select Letters of Severus, London, 1904, II, 89, 90, 345-350, 352). The see figures in the first "Notitia Episcopatuum" ed. Parthey, about 840. At a later time Doliche took the place of Hierapolis as metropolis (Vailhé, in Echos d'Orient, X, 94 sqq. and 367 sqq.). For a list of fourteen Jacobite Bishops of Doliche (eighth to ninth century), see "Revue de l'Orient chrétien", VI, 195.
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SEATTLE — Southbound Interstate 5 traffic through Seattle backed up quickly Monday evening after a state trooper responding to a vehicle fire shot and wounded one person.
Details are sketchy but a Washington State Patrol spokesman says the unidentified trooper shot one person soon after arriving at the scene. The trooper was unhurt.
The Seattle Fire Department says medics rushed a man in his 20s to Harborview Medical Center. There was no immediate word on his condition.
All southbound lanes of I-5 at the Ship Canal Bridge shut down after the shooting and northbound I-5 traffic slowed as well.
The state Transportation Department has opened the freeway's express lanes to southbound traffic and posted warning signs as far north as Everett. Stuck vehicles are being turned around so they can leave the freeway.


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SIOUX FALLS - The Minot State women's basketball team's hopes of reaching its first Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference tournament semifinal appearance were dashed in a 73-52 loss to Concordia-St. Paul in the quarterfinals Sunday at the Sanford Pentagon.
MSU senior forward Carly Boag was held to 16 points on 7-of-17 shooting after going off for 46 in the first round of the NSIC tournament against Upper Iowa on Wednesday. She also grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds. Senior guard Alisha "Speedy" Jones and junior forward Katie Hardy also finished in double figures with 14 and 13 points, respectively.
The Beavers (19-9) led 2-0 and 7-6 before the Golden Bears took control of the game. C-SP went on a 14-4 run to take a 20-9 lead with 10:44 left in the first half. The Golden Bears led by as many as 15 points in the first half before two free throws by Jones pulled the Beavers within 34-27. A layup by C-SP's Jodi Batzel in the final moments gave the Golden Bears a 36-27 lead at the break.
C-SP (23-8) led by double digits for all but 2:02 of the second half. Unlike in the previous meeting when the Beavers nearly came back from a 22-point halftime deficit, MSU could only manage 25 points in the final 20 minutes.
MSU finished 33.9 percent (19-for-56) from the field and missed all six shots from behind the 3-point line. No Beaver shot better than 41 percent. C-SP hit 42.4 percent (25-for-59) of its shots and knocked down six treys.
C-SP held an eight-point advantage in points off turnovers, a five-point advantage in second-chance points and a seven-point advantage in bench scoring. The Beavers turned the ball over 13 times compared to just four for the Golden Bears.
Anika Whiting led C-SP with 19 points. Ameshia Kearney and Rachel Hansen added 15 and 11, respectively.
The Golden Bears will play Sioux Falls in the NSIC tournament semifinals tonight at 6.
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She is 22, and drew comparisons to Sidney Crosby even before she scored both of Canada's goals in the women's gold-medal final win at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
But Marie-Philip Poulin has always been that way – precocious to a fault and able to score big goals with the game on the line. At 16, she won a Clarkson Cup with the Montreal Stars, and was so dominant playing a limited schedule she was runner-up for the CWHL's MVP award.
She was the leading scorer on the national under-18 and U-22 teams, and at Boston University, she set the school's single-season point-scoring record as a freshman.
If she played men's hockey, Poulin would be at roughly the same stage of her career as Taylor Hall and Tyler Seguin. Hall and Seguin are two young NHL players, with promising upsides, who occasionally showing flashes of that ability and in the meantime, are being paid millions as they make the transition to greatness.
But women's hockey is different. About the only time it ever collides with the NHL is during an Olympic year – and Poulin will be just as integral to the success of the Canadian women's gold-medal hopes at the 2014 Games as Crosby and Jonathan Toews will be on the men's side.
Poulin is like so many of her teammates – full of charm and backbone, and she's needed both this year, given her Olympic preparation hasn't gone exactly according to plan, thanks to a high ankle sprain suffered in an exhibition game in September.
Ever since, she's spent more time outside the lineup than in it and is hoping to get back playing before the end of month, which should be enough time to get up to speed for the Sochi Games in February.
"It's been a tough year for sure – not being able to go on the ice as much as I want and not playing hockey as much as I want," Poulin said in an interview. "It's my love. It's my passion and being on the sidelines for a couple of months, it's been hard.
"I thought I was ready to come back last month, but I tweaked it again. So it's been tough, but that's part of the game and I think it's another thing to help me work on my mental and psychological [side of the game]."
Even though she was part of the gold-medal winning team four years ago, Poulin remains one of the youngest players on the national team, just nine months older than Mélodie Daoust, who, at 21, is the youngest player remaining with the team, which is down to 24 players. Only 21 can go to the Olympics.
One of the problems this year has been the rash of injuries to key players, which left the team with a short bench at different times in its exhibition schedule and has complicated the evaluation process.
"I've done three of these [Olympics] before and I've never experienced the same amount of injuries or adversity," said Melody Davidson, general manager of the national women's team programs. "It's affected setting up the chemistry of our power play. It's affected our line combinations – all those sorts of things. But it is part of the game and [Poulin] is moving forward.
"We'll definitely have her back in the new year. Whether we'll have her back earlier than that, only the rehab and the time she puts into that, will tell us that."
Poulin has a chance to be one of the sport's all-time greats, but deflects a question about her individual potential by noting "hockey is a team sport. For me, being on the national team and having a chance to play with Jayna Hefford and Caroline Ouellette, I think playing with all those players makes you want to be a better player as well as a better person. That's a big thing for me. They're great leaders and that's how I want to be. I think that's a great model for me – just follow them and, hopefully, win the gold medal."
In the aftermath of Canada's 2010 Olympic victory, there was some talk women's hockey might be eliminated from future Games because of the disparity between the haves (Canada and 2010 silver medalist United States) and the have-nots (all the rest). But there have been some promising results of late, according to Poulin, to demonstrate the world is catching up.
It is a Catch-22 situation – the Canadian women (who also won gold in 2002 and 2006) need the competition to improve in order to preserve their sport in the Olympics, but they still want to land on top.
"It was hard to hear that after Vancouver – that maybe women's hockey was going to get out of the Olympics," Poulin said. "For sure, it was scary when you hear that because it's been your passion since you were 5 – that it's your dream to be part of the Olympics. If your sport is out of the Olympics, that would be hard thing.
"I think right now, women's hockey is growing. The last Four Nations [tournament], Finland beat the U.S. and we had trouble against Sweden. Russia won bronze at the last worlds, so I think there's a lot of improvement."
Poulin said she remembers watching the 2002 Olympic final (Canada 3, United States 2) on television with her parents and deciding that's what she wanted to do. Eight years later, she was celebrating a gold medal with some of those same players. Now, a handful of them are trying to do it again.
"It's unbelievable when I think back – that I have a chance to play with some of those girls. Kim St-Pierre, Caroline Ouellette, Jayna Hefford – those are great players that showed us the way. They made us dream – and having the chance to play with them is quite the honour for sure."
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Bet You Didn't Know: Secrets Behind "The Secret Life of Bees"
How did Gina Prince-Bythewood decide to make this film?
Someone gave Gina Prince-Bythewood the book long before she was even thinking about making the movie; but she threw it down and didn't pick it up for years. During this time, her family and friends encouraged her to read it, all to avail. She put it off for two years until she decided to read the book. By the time she'd finished it, she learned that someone else was going to be directing it, that she decided to get serious. And Prince-Bythewood wasn't having it. In an interview with City Paper, Prince-Bythewood explains how she almost missed out on the chance to direct the film:
"And then about two years ago, a friend of mine–an actor–said she was going in to audition for The Secret Life of Bees, and this guy was doing it, and I got really jealous. I said, 'No, this is mine. This is supposed to be my movie. I've never seen black women portrayed like that, it just kind of smashed every stereotype. Just the opportunity to bring them to life I thought would have been a gift, and again, I was like, I blew it.
I don't know who in the world made it happen, but two months later I got a call from my agent saying that it fell apart at the other studio, they wanted to start over–would I be interested in writing and directing for another studio? And I jumped at it this time and went after it hard and thankfully got it."


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Area briefs
SCGA teeing up for 41st season
Sponsors Classic Golf Association is entering its 41st season and is looking for new members into the organization.
The 2014 SCGA schedule is:
May 4: at Windmill Lakes
May 18: at Tamer Win
June 9: at Trumbull Country Club (optional event)
June 29: at Candywood
July 27: at Riverview
Aug 17: Chris Macaulay at Tamer Win (optional event)
The SCGA is a USGA licensed member club using handicaps based on the USGA system for handicapping. All Tournaments are played at 100 percent handicap, unless noted.
To be a part of the SCGA, one must pay memebership dues of $20 and entry fee for each tournament. Another option is $65, which includes memebership dues and all tournament except the two optional tournaments.
For more information, visit www.sponsorsgolf.com or email email@example.com
Chalker HOF game set for April
The Chalker Athletic Hall of Fame's annual alumni basketball game is scheduled for Saturday, April 12.
Again, this year, the women will tip off at 6 p.m. with the men to follow.
This event is held at the Chalker gymnasium on state Route 534.
Any alumni basketball player who is interested in playing, please call Don at 330-847-0235 or Betty Sue at 330-898-4919 or 330-240-2874.
If no answer, leave a message along with your phone number.
Deadline to register is March 31. This will ensure your receive a shirt.
Gunther to attend Wright State
Ursuline High School senior, Macey Gunther has committed to continue her softball career at Wright State University.
Gunther, a Newton Falls native, has been a utility player for Ursuline, playing both outfield and infield while earning three letters for the Fighting Irish.
A career .530 hitter, she hit six home runs as a junior in leading Ursuline to a district championship.
A three-year team captain, Gunther had four home runs as a sophomore, including one in three consecutive games, and another as a freshman. She earned Second Team All-Northeast Ohio honors in both 2011 and 2012.
Off the field, Gunther has appeared on the academic honor roll all three years and is part of the Paramount Youth Group at Believers Church in Warren.
Howland accepting HOF?nominees
The Howland High School Activities Department is accepting nominees for its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2014.
Nominating forms are now available in the high school activities office. Nominations will be accepted until May 14.
The new Hall of Fame members will be introduced at the Toledo Bowsher football game Friday Sept. 26. The induction ceremony will place Saturday Sept. 27 at Dilucia's Banquet Hall.
For more information, call the school's activities office at 330-856-8233.
Girard announcing 2014 HOF?class
The Girard Hall of Fame has announced its 2014 class of inductees. Inducted this year are:
Dustin Helle, class of 2003
Tealle Hunkus, class of 2003
Randy Mason Jr., class of 2002
Michael Cardiero, class of 1979
Michael DelBene, class of 1972
Webster Dawson, class of 1955
Ken Vaughn, class of 1953
Claire Purdum, class of 1929
Jane Harris and Edward Crish, community service awards
The inductees will be honored at a banquet at 7 p.m. on April 12 at Leo's Ristorante. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 and will be available at Girard High School, Melfi's Pizza Parlor, or by calling Mark Zuppo at 330-501-5385.
Also, the Hall of Fame committee will be honoring and awarding its inaugural Girard Hall of Fame Student-Athlete Scholarship Award winners.
TCTA scholarship deadline soon
The Trumbull County Tennis Association is preparing to award their yearly scholarships – the T.C.T.A. Scholarships and the Gary Dieter Memorial Scholarship to area seniors.
Trumbull County graduating seniors who are T.C.T.A. members and have played varsity tennis are eligible for this scholarship. Consideration also is given to non Trumbull County students who are T.C.T.A. members and have participated in T.C.T.A. tournaments.
Applications are available at high school guidance offices or at www.trumbullcountytennis.com.
Deadline to apply is April 14.
Local player to play in Puerto Rico
Howland Middle School student, Dylan Keller was recently chosen to represent the USA and Howland as a member of Coast to Coast Baseball in Puerto Rico in summer 2014.
During the seven-day program, Keller will compete against top amateur teams from greater San Juan while receiving instruction from Coast to Coast staff who have all played or coached the game at the collegiate or professional level. The same staff will provide college recruiting information to both players and parents in seminar format during the trip.
Keller showcased his skills for the Coast to Coast coaches at a recent tryout held at Kent State University. At tryouts, players are evaluated in four areas: hitting, fielding, arm strength and speed.
Players selected from the tryouts then have a chance to choose the Puerto Rico program or the Florida Camp & Showcase event held twice annually in Jupiter (Fla.) at the Roger Dean MLB spring-training complex.


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Russia's state owned energy giant OAO Gazprom (OTCPK:OGZPY), which holds the world's largest natural gas reserves, recently released its third quarter results in which its net income nearly doubled to $10.1 billion versus analysts' estimate of $9.6 billion while revenues increased by 18% to $37 billion. Gazprom will need to make serious changes to maintain this level of performance as there are shifts coming to the European gas market that seek to drag down prices and profits.
Ruble Roulette
It wouldn't be hyperbole to say that Gazprom's performance is heavily dependent on foreign exchange issues. The outperformance, despite the 40% rise in operating costs to $28.64 billion, was because of foreign currency gains of $2.59 billion. In the same quarter last year, it incurred a foreign currency loss of $4.67 billion, a net positive $7.26 billion swing year-over-year. The ruble has been very volatile in the past year, going through a volatile but bearish period in Q4 2011 which was followed by a 17% devaluation in April 2012, but has recovered most of that move.
The Ruble's strength may have at least something to do with the nearly 100 tons of gold (NYSEARCA:GLD) the Russian Central Bank added to its reserves in 2012. Latest data has the Russian stash at just under 900 tons according to the data it has given the World Gold Council.
The year's total revenue may reach $150 billion while EBIT could touch $55 billion. Most of Gazprom's sales growth in FY Q3 came from oil, not natural gas. The company's CFO Andrey Kruglov has also said in the conference call that Gazprom ended up spending $4 billion more than its actual plan in 2012, which caused a significant increase in annual cap-ex spending now at $44 billion. I expect the price of Brent crude (NYSEARCA:BNO) to rise this year into Q2 where the markets will make the decision to embrace a new round of credit growth - fueling a new commodity price boom - or reverse and demand higher returns on invested capital than central bank interest rates would indicate, in which case strategic commodities like oil and natural gas will be range bound. Like oil, gold prices will be buoyed by worldwide quantitative easing measures and increasing demand. Either conditions - either a credit-fueled expansion or a slide into stagflation - will be beneficial for gold and with it the Ruble.
Markets Abhor a Monopoly
Gazprom holds the monopoly in the Russian natural gas export sector and is one of the key suppliers to the debt ridden continent of Europe which accounts for almost half of the company's total sales. Europe needs Russia as much as Russia needs Europe and it is an important relationship to consider as the currency wars play themselves out. The falling levels of demand in 2012 forced Gazprom to sell natural gas at discounts to some of its main customers. In the first six months of its fiscal year, Gazprom's gas shipments to Russia, former Soviet Union states and Europe all fell. During this period, European sales dropped by 10% while shipments to FSU dropped by an enormous 29%. Total European exports in the first nine months dipped by 8% to 138 billion cubic meters. On the other hand, average European gas prices have remained fairly flat from last year at $379 per thousand cubic meters.
But the real problems begin later in the year. Gazprom's supply contract terms with a number of clients are up for review in 2013. The Germany based Wingas GmbH and WIEH, French GDF Suez S.A (GDFZY.PK) and the Austrian Econgas have already asked for a renegotiation of their supply terms. This is coming at a time when, according to Fitch, European natural gas demand is anticipated to fall further in 2013. Kruglov has shied away from giving any predictions on the results of these negotiations. It would be prudent to assume a drop in price. The consensus could be for an 8% drop in negotiated terms for long-run contracts.
The litigation costs related to the European probe into price fixing and unfair competition from Gazprom in the Eastern and Central European markets will put another dent in the company's income statement. Put two and two together on this. How likely do you think it will be for Gazprom to play hardball in contract negotiations with litigation like this hanging over its head? What is one on the one hand can easily be extracted from the other. Meanwhile, Gazprom's strategy to shift its gas shipments from Ukraine to the Nord Stream pipeline is creating a cost blowout as the price of transferring gas from both locations - Ukraine and Nord Stream jumped by 20% in just the first half of 2012.
The Norwegian Threat
Adding to Gazprom's struggles is that Statoil (NYSE:STO) has reported record levels of natural gas exports to Europe in 2012 - 107.6 billion cubic meters - which is creating serious pricing issues for Gazprom.
As Russia Today noted, "The Scandinavian rival has what Gazprom can't afford - lower prices." Like so many state monopolies the very threat of real competition renders them uncompetitive in the market. What it is facing in Europe is a kind of triple witching hour:
- Falling European demand coupled with falling wages and stagnant economy.
- Sincere competition from Statoil
- No pricing leverage in long-term contract negotiation
Gazprom's position as the only Russian exporter gas will have to come to an end at some point. Although Russia has "independent" gas producers with substantial reserves they can only sell the gas to local consumers or to Gazprom. The Russian administration seems to have realized this. Novatek, which is co-owned by Gennady Timchenko, an influential figure in Russia's power circles, has asked President Putin to grant his company an exception to Gazprom's legal monopoly which, in turn, is asking them to collaborate. It's an untenable situation that will eventually resolve in the opening up of the industry.
This may be an inflection point in Europe's history and with it Gazprom and Russia's. Lower real energy costs will help the Eurozone weather some its marginal economic problems. This is fundamentally different than what is happening in the U.S. where the shale boom has yet to have the domestic infrastructure built to take proper advantage of it. Whereas in Europe the opening up of the Russian gas market, hastened by Statoil and Norway's rise, will be felt immediately. Gazprom has noteworthy representation in PowerShares FTSE RAFI Emerging Markets ETF (NYSEARCA:PXI), 3.37% of AUM and the Market Vectors Russia ETF (NYSEARCA:RSX), 8.16% of AUM. Because of these troubles brewing for the Russian giant the more diversified PXH would make more sense for investors wanting exposure to what is sure to be a continued long-term bull market in energy commodities. But in the near to midterm Gazprom will be under pressure to make changes that will weigh heavily on earnings.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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BOYKINS, Molly A., and BISSELL, Matthew J., of Hanover, twin sons, DeMarcus James Bissell, 5 pounds, 15 ounces and Kendrick James Bissell, 5 pounds, 2 ounces, born May 3, at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Patricia and Robert Gordon of Hanover, and Penny and James Bissell of Leslie. Great-grandparents are Nancy and Lloyd Baker of Hanover, and Phoebe and Bill Bissell of Leslie.
CHEYANNE, Rose R., of Jackson, a daughter, Nevaeh Alizabeth, born May 3, 7 pounds at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Gloria and Tom Rose of Jackson. Great-grandparents are Emerson Andrews of Jackson, and Irma and Ron Rose of Jackson.
COLLINS, Siera N., and WEATHERS, Deshawn K., of Jackson, a son, Sterling Kenyatta Weathers, born May 8, 5 pounds, 8 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Yaphet Brown of Jackson, Marcey Collins of Jackson, and Nichole Berry of Jackson. Great-grandparents are Becky Leath of Jackson, James Leath of Jackson, Shirley and Martin Doney of Jackson, and Toni Weathers of Jackson.
ERNST, Cheryn D. and Robert F., of Parma, a daughter, Sydney Lyn, born May 8, 3 pounds, 13 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Debra and Tom Scripter of Concord, and Karen and Doug Kendall of Jackson. Great-grandparents are Virginia and Richard Fetterman of Jackson, Arthur Hasbargen of Chesterton, Ind., and Dorothy Ernst of Coldwater.
FIERO, Crystal J. and Joseph F., of Jackson, a daughter, Ayrianna Jewel, born May 5, 5 pounds, 15 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Diane and Filip Fiero of Jackson, Autumn Worsham of Michigan Center, and Raymond Worsham of Jackson. Great-grandparents are Nancy and Ray Eggleston of Jackson, Aileen Fiero of Jackson, Darlene Worsham of Jackson, and Gene Worsham of Lansing.
MILLER, Alicia R. and Ryan J., of Jackson, a son, Paxton Ryan, born May 6, 5 pounds, 12 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Brigid and Jim Miller of Jackson, and Nancy and Neal Laeder of Harbor Beach. Great-grandparents are Gene O'Donnell of Farmington, Eileen and Jerome Volmering of Harbor Beach, and Blanche Laeder of Harbor Beach.
OLIVER, Kimyahtta D. and Anthony D., of Jackson, a daughter, Abigail Renee', born May 4, 6 pounds, 12 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Kim Long of Jackson, Gregory Stewart of Jackson, and Kathy and Aaron Norris of Jackson. Great-grandparents are Greta Stewart of Jackson, and Joe Oliver of Jackson.
THOMAS, Shenise N., and SHIELDS, Jaquan L., of Jackson, a daughter, Kaylee Renee Sheilds, born May 4, 6 pounds, 7 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Florstine Herren of Jackson, Carylon Shields of Detroit, and Michel Thomas of Jackson. Great-grandparents are Florstine Reese of Jackson, and Islah Raheem of Jackson.
WALTERS, Kimberly A., and ELIZARDO, William J., of Jackson, a son, Jakob Steven Elizardo, born May 7, 6 pounds, 9 ounces at Allegiance Health. Grandparents are Virginia Walters of Jackson, Oscar Elizardo of Adrian, and Urma and James Quinn of Toledo, Ohio.


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Board member: Buffalo Rapids struggling with budget
By Jamie Ausk-Crisafulli
Yellowstone Newspapers
While the Buffalo Rapids irrigation project has recently received publicity for its employee issues, which include a possible unionization, the budget issues are an even bigger concern, according to Buffalo Rapids Board of Control member-at-large Ric Holden.
"Problems follow the money," Holden said.
Buffalo Rapids Project provides irrigation water for nearly 28,000 acres of land in Dawson, Prairie and Custer counties.
When Holden began his term on the board in May, he said he was shocked at the state of the budget.
"I alerted the board ... there was a serious problem with the budget, that we were not going to make it through the year," he said.
"We had an unfunded, unbalanced budget."
Buffalo Rapids is funded through taxing landowners who use the irrigation service, matching grant funding and revenue through the BR shop.
In November of 2008, the Buffalo Rapids Board of Control borrowed approximately $190,000 from Stockman Bank to cover operating costs, including paying employees. Although the two BR districts have had to
borrow from each other from time to time, this was the first time the irrigation project had to take a bank loan to cover costs, said Holden.
In June of this year, the board received a letter of default from Stockman Bank for the loan it had taken out in November of 2008. Holden said the letter stated that bank officials were concerned that Buffalo Rapids did not have enough revenue to pay the loan.
In a special meeting, the board went over each line item in the budget to get a better grasp on what the budget situation was at that time. During that time, the board found some errors, including double accounting of interest on a loan and some areas where there was more revenue coming in than previously thought.
Through that process, the board came away with what they felt to be a balanced budget at the end of the day, according to Holden.
The board met with the bank president to show him the revised budget and assure him that BR could cover the payments on the loan.
The board is also attempting to address the budget issues by
implementing a checks and balances system.
At a recent board meeting, board members voted 5-1 to establish a $10,000 spending authority limit on budget items. All budgeted items over that amount and all other purchases must have prior approval from the board. This rescinds a September 2008 resolution the board passed which allowed unlimited spending authority for purchases by the project manager, according to meeting minutes.
However, the future of the budget continues to look bleak. On September 25, it was determined by an outside accountant hired by the board that Buffalo Rapids is facing a $170,000 budget deficit, not including the Stockman Bank loan, according to Holden. On the same date last year, BR was $145,000 in the hole and did not have an outstanding loan.
While Holden said that November tax revenues will "hopefully bring us up to even," he said he is still concerned that BR will be in the same situation as it was last year when a bank loan was needed to cover operating costs. After receiving a letter of default on the loan this year, borrowing money again could prove to be difficult, he added.
The Buffalo Rapids Board of Control will hold an annual meeting, a first of its kind, in Glendive on Nov. 3 at the Jordan. This will give irrigation users the opportunity to learn more about the issues facing the irrigation district.
Published Oct. 15, 2009
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IP Teaching Study
The purpose of this Study is to identify the special needs of countries in transitions with respect to intellectual property (IP) training and education, to define the different goals and objectives of such training, and to facilitate the development of a core curriculum and innovative methodologies for teaching IP in countries in transition.
Teaching IP is a very challenging task. It is nothing like teaching any other area of law. First and foremost, IP law covers many areas. Unlike tort law or criminal law, IP law deals not only with patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets but also with unfair competition, right of publicity and more. Moreover, IP interacts with many other areas of law such as antitrust, torts, property law, and contracts. To get a thorough understanding of IP, one should also have a good grasp of its economic rationales, political ideology and the prevailing theories that brought this area to life. Understanding some aspects of IP, mainly in the area of patents, requires prior technical background in engineering, biotechnology, computer science and so on.
IP Teaching Web Portal
As part of the process of developing a series of studies for countries in transition, the Institute of Intellectual Property and Leadership at the University of National and World Economy (UNWE), in cooperation with WIPO, developed an "Intellectual Property Teaching" Web Portal, which is now available online under the following address:
The Web Portal has the objective to promote and increase the effectiveness of teaching and training on intellectual property for different target groups in countries in Central, Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia, as well as selected Mediterranean countries. The Web Portal provides a platform for networking, building collective academic and professional expertise, promoting experience and best practices exchange between universities, various training and educating institutions, as well as among tutors, IP professionals, scientists, specialists and individuals involved in IP teaching. The Web Portal also has the objective to develop a database of curricula and teaching materials, reflecting basic information about events related to teaching IP in countries in transition. These materials will further enhance the development of the WIPO Study for Teaching IP in Countries in Transition.


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Goodbye 1up, thanks for all the memories... :(
Gabriel Ramos
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- 52,071
- Rank:
- Ultra Magnus
- Last Visit:
- 04/07/2013
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- Offline
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- Katy, TX
What I'm Playing
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Favorite Music:
Linkin Park,
Lacuna Coil,
Story of the Year,
Alkaline Trio,
Good Charlotte,
Juliette and the Licks,
The Casualties,
The Ataris,
Ideal Machine,
From Hardcore Rock to Opera,
pretty much everything but country
Favorite Books:
House of Leaves,
Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy,
anything by Terry Pratchett or Neil Gaiman...
Favorite TV Shows:
South Park,
Aqua Teen Hunger Force,
Family Guy,
Reality TV cuz people will do anything for a buck...
Favorite Movies:
Spider-Man 1 and 2,
Lord of the Rings,
Dark Crystal,
the Labrynth,
Nightmare Before Xmas,
Edward Scissorhands,
just about everything directed by Tim Burton or starring Johnny Depp.
Favorite TV Shows:
South Park,
Aqua Teen Hunger Force,
Family Guy,
Reality TV cuz people will do anything for a buck...
Favorite Movies:
Spider-Man 1 and 2,
Lord of the Rings,
Dark Crystal,
the Labrynth,
Nightmare Before Xmas,
Edward Scissorhands,
just about everything directed by Tim Burton or starring Johnny Depp.
My Interests
Interests:My Girl, Videos Games, Movies, Theater, Comics, Hiking, Sleeping, Eating, Friends, Acting, Singing, Sex, Goth, Wiccan, Zagnut, Tarot, Writing, Reading, Drawing, Painting, Retro games, Smoking, Talking, South Park, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Vampires, Spider-Man, and Pandas
Where I work:Costco Wholesale
What I like to do:Spend lots and lots of time with my girlfriend and daughters...
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FIFA 14 (PC) Cheats
FIFA 14 cheats, Achievements, and Codes for PC.
AchievementsBack to top
Complete each achievement to get the allotted gamerscore. The numbers between the () is the points given for each achievement.
|How to unlock
|Change your formation from the Team Management tile in Squad during your Career
|Fancy Some FUT?(5)
|Follow a Football Club News & Alert to start or enter FUT
|First Mission(5)
|Send a Scout on an Area Scouting mission.
|Passing on the Armband(5)
|Change your captain in FUT
|Thanks, Tips(5)
|Follow a Football Club Recommendation
|You Got Mail(5)
|Open up your inbox while advancing in Career
|Beast Mode(10)
|Straight Arm a Defender to Protect the Ball
|Big Game(10)
|Play a Game of the Week in Highlights of the Week
|Bros Gonna Bro(10)
|Start a Co-op Season with a friend
|Chemistry Experiment(10)
|Apply your first Chemistry Style consumable in FUT
|From Me To You(10)
|Gift a Football Club Catalogue item to a friend
|I Could Do This Every Week(10)
|Challenge the Team of the Week in FUT
|It's Mine Now(10)
|Redeem an item from the Football Club Catalogue
|Just Dropped In(10)
|Play a Drop-In Match in Pro Clubs
|Long Term Signing(10)
|Apply a 99 Match Player Contract from the Catalogue to any player in FUT
|Power and Movement(10)
|Score with a Curling Lace Shot
|Seconds, Please(10)
|Win the ball back with a Second Chance Tackle
|Start Building(10)
|Create a FUT Club
|We're Bros Now(10)
|Earn a player's loyalty in FUT by playing 10 or more games with him
|Who Needs a Weak Foot?(10)
|Score with an Outside of the Foot Shot
|Hey Look, a Free Gold Pack!(15)
|Complete all Manager Tasks in FUT
|Win your first seasons match in Pro Clubs
|On My Own(20)
|Complete a Be a Pro Challenge on any difficulty in Highlights of the Week
|Skills to Pay the Bills(20)
|Beat a friend's score in Skill Games
|Extra Effort(25)
|Score with a first time Sliding Shot
|Fuel For My Club(25)
|Open 20 packs in FUT
|No Goal For You!(25)
|Perform a Diving Header Clearance
|Silver Lining(25)
|Complete the Silver stage of all Skill Games
|So Skilled(25)
|Unlock a single Skill Challenge in Skill Games
|What a Hit, Son!(25)
|Score with a Dipping Volley
|You Struck Gold!(25)
|Scout and find a player with any combination of 3 Global Transfer Network attributes in Career
|A Legendary Performance(30)
|Win a game on Legendary after trailing at half time
|Best Friends Forever(30)
|Finish a season in Online Friendlies
|Complete a Match Day Challenge in Highlights of the Week on at least World Class difficulty
|Score a Perfect Hat Trick (left foot, right foot, header)
|Rising Star(30)
|Be featured in the team of the week in your Career as a Player
|Started From The Bottom…(30)
|Reach EA SPORTS Football Club Level 15
|Become Legendary on one of the Skill Challenges in Skill Games
|On Your Way(50)
|Unlock 15% of the Pro Accomplishments in Pro Clubs
|Win a trophy as a Team Manager in Career
|Moving On Up(55)
|Earn Promotion in Seasons
|Bling Bling(100)
|Earn a trophy in Seasons
|Collecting Silverware(100)
|Win a division title in FUT Seasons
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GETTYSBURG -- Mosaic tile manufacturer Dal-Tile has announced more than 100 layoffs at its Gettysburg branch. The company said Wednesday the recent slowdown in the construction industry is to blame.
The Gettysburg plant employs approximately 275 workers. About 106 employees are losing their jobs.
Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile in the U.S. and is owned by Mohawk Industries Inc.


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Various - Studio One Groups
Label: Soul Jazz Records
Catalog#: SJR LP 151
Format: 2x Vinyl, LP
Vinyl: NM, appears unplayed
Cover has light wear to corners
Includes original inner sleeves
Country: UK issue
Released: Nov 2006
Genre: Reggae
Style: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Ska, Dub, Rocksteady
A1 The Wailing Souls - Mr Fire Coal Man
A2 Righteous Flames - Solid Foundation
A3 The Gaylads - Give A Helping Hand
A4 The Bassies - Things A Come Up To Bump
A5 The Mad Lads - You Will Never Know
B1 The Clarendonians - You Can't Be Happy
B2 The Consumates - What Is It
B3 Carlton And The Shoes - Happy Land
B4 The Viceroys - The Struggle
B5 The Maytals - I'll Never Grow Old
B6 The Heptones - Get In The Groove
C1 The Royals - Pick Up The Pieces
C2 The Gladiators - Jah Jah Go Before Us
C3 Bob Marley And The Wailers - Love And Affection
C4 The Stingers - Down Presser International
C5 The Cables - Baby Why
D1 The Ethiopians - Owe Me No Pay Me
D2 The Purplelites - The Pressure Is On
D3 The Silvertones - Cheating And Lying
Compiled By - Mark Ainley
Mastered By - Duncan Cowell , Pete Reilly
Producer - C.S. Dodd
The Wailing Souls - Mr Fire Coal Man
A classic hit by the Wailing Souls - Mr Fire Coal Man was first released in 1971 in the UK on the Banana label, and then subsequently featured on the Wailing Souls' first album 'The Wailing Souls' released in 1975 on the Studio One label.
Ethiopians - Owe Me No Pay Me
Bob Marley and the Wailers - Love and Affection
A classic!
Toots & The Maytals - I'll never grow old - Live
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority expects to save $270,000 a year by choosing to own rather than rent real estate.
During a port authority board meeting Wednesday, officials disclosed their plans to buy a three-story brick building at 1100 West Ninth St., at the edge of the Warehouse District. The port would move its offices there in 2013 and 2014, after current tenants' leases expire.
The port has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire the 23,551-square-foot building for $3.1 million. Owned by Front-9th Street Properties LLC, the property is valued at $1.9 million by the Cuyahoga County Auditor's office. It is fully-occupied, with three floors of offices and a basement that was recently leased to a microbrewery, distillery and restaurant.
The building sits immediately south of the port's waterfront property and just east of the Flats East Bank development site, where a new office tower, hotel and restaurants are scheduled to open in 2013.
"Real estate is such that sometimes you have to analyze opportunities quickly and move quickly or they go away," Will Friedman, the port's chief executive officer, said during the port board's meeting.
After maintaining offices on its waterfront property for decades, the port has been leasing space at the One Cleveland Center office tower, at East Ninth Street and St. Clair Avenue, since 1999. The port's current lease involves roughly 15,000 square feet, just under a third of it subleased to a tenant, and runs until January 2014.
Brent Leslie, the port's chief financial officer, said buying the building will help the port reduce its operating losses and reliance on public dollars. With just two other tenants in the building, the property would pay for its operating expenses. The port, which employs 20 people, likely would use two floors.
The port's board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the deal Wednesday, and the deal could close in August.


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Island School to double in size
"Education is all about expanding beyond limitations. And at the Island School, the most confining limitation has become the physical size of the facility. Our program is dictated by space, said Head of School Kelly Scribner. It should be limited only by our imaginations.Within the next month, the 23-year-old private elementary school on Day Road East will begin an expansion project that will roughly double its 4,400-square-foot size. The new structure will be built immediately to the south of the existing building, with a courtyard separating the two. The addition will house five classrooms and additional bathrooms.Once that building is finished, the current structure will be extensively remodeled to create office space for the administration, a large art room and a workroom for parents and teachers to meet and plan.We have lots of family involvement, Scribner said, and we need to have space for that to happen.The construction of the new facility will run through the school year and possibly into the summer, Scribner said. The remodeling of the existing space should be do-able over the summer.Our goal is to open in the fall of 2001 in our new space, she said.And a further expansion is in the works. The next phase of work calls for adding a large multi-purpose auditorium/gymnasium, complete with a kitchen and stage, to the east of the present building, where the portable classroom cottages are currently located.Right now, we don't have anyplace big enough for the while school to assemble, Scribner said. We either have to have assemblies where we all stand up, or we have to rent someplace else. This space will not only be for us, but for other groups on the island.Nice places shouldn't sit empty and idle, she said.A full-size soccer field is also planned for the second phase of construction.The expansion project will improve the quality of the school's offering, not the quantity, Scribner said. Enrollment won't increase beyond 114 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Current enrollment is 105.We enroll a full spectrum of children here, Scribner said. Some are brilliant, some have learning disabilities. But we treat each child as an individual, and aim to make them lifelong learners. That goal is furthered, in part, by small class sizes. Each class is limited to 18 students, and each class has a teacher and an aide. In some classes, attention is even more individualized.Reading is done one-on-one, Scribner said. Each student has an adult sitting beside them - either a parent or a teacher.Parents are also heavily involved in the four-week cultural immersion segment the school offers.During that portion of the year, the school intensively studies another country - this year, Mexico. Students learn history, geography, language and culture. Parents are also given study assignments. They have to give presentations either to a class or to the school as a whole about some aspect of the country being studied.The kids are so impressed and proud of their parents, Scribner said. And we're modeling lifelong learning for the students.The school has come a long way in 23 years. It was started in a garage in Rolling Bay by Scribner and by Nancy and David Leedy. In 1983, the school moved to the Day Road site. The building there has already been expanded once, and the portable classrooms have been added.The school's enrollment took a significant jump when fourth and fifth grades were added about five years ago, Scribner said. That change had a lot to do with the space shortage.Not only are there more kids, but these kids are physically bigger, Scribner said. There was also something of a fatigue factor.Our faculty is incredibly creative, and they could do a lot in a small space, she said. But you can only ask people to be creative for so long. Eventually, if you don't give people a good work space, they will leave.The current expansion was a different order of magnitude from anything that had happened previously, Scribner said.We needed to raise over $1 million, and you can't do that by asking people to save their coins, she said.A professional fund-raising consultant was engaged, and the drive got under way, with a goal of raising $1.2 million.While foundations were approached, Scribner said, yields from that source were small. Virtually all of the money came from the school family - parents and grandparents of present and former students.Our oldest alumni are about 28, Scribner said, so they're not at a point in their lives where they can make major contributions.It didn't help that Hyla School - a private school offering grades six, seven and eight - was raising funds for its own expansion at the same time.There's a lot of overlap between us and Hyla in terms of families who have children in both schools, Scribner said. The fund-raising continues. Scribner said that realistically, the first phase probably can't be completed for $1.2 million. The second phase - the auditorium and fields - will require a minimum of $800,000.We're looking at between two and three million to finish the whole thing, Scribner said. To Scribner, the fact that the school family was willing to dig so deep illustrates the degree of commitment to the school. And that commitment, she believes, is the key to educational success.It's easy and fun to run a school when you've got the support from the parents that I feel we've got, she said. "
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Oak Harbor City Council OKs executive assistant's $65,000 contract
The executive assistant to the mayor is the latest administrative employee at the city of Oak Harbor to receive an employment contract.
And for the first time, a city council member expressed concern about the salary of an administrative official.
Nonetheless, the council unanimously adopted the contract.
Renee Recker has served as executive assistant to the mayor since 2005. She was hired by former Mayor Patty Cohen.
Under the new contract, Recker will continue to earn a salary of $65,000 a year. With benefits, her compensation package is worth $86,000 per year.
In contrast, the Oak Harbor mayor earns about $51,000 a year.
During last week's meeting, Oak Harbor Councilwoman Beth Munns said that she was "a little taken aback" by the amount of the executive assistant's salary.
"Generally, for that position anywhere else in the city, it's a little high," she said.
Councilman Rick Almberg, however, pointed out that the contract puts in writing the salary Recker already receives, plus it gives her a severance package worth one month's compensation.
Other council members said the job description is too vague and asked whether Recker could also assist the city administrator.
City leaders decided not to hire a new assistant to the city administrator as a cost-cutting measure.
City Administrator Larry Cort said Recker already took on that role and is a great help.
Recker's salary is a little higher than average, according to salary data from the Association of Washington Cities.
Among cities with populations of 15,000 to 29,999, the city of Oak Harbor's compensation is above the "average high salary" for executive secretaries.
Average high salary is $5,310 a month, or $63,720 per year; Recker's salary is $5,416 a month.
Oak Harbor Mayor Scott Dudley said he has no problem with the fact that Recker earns more than him, especially since he works part-time as mayor.
Dudley said he is pleased that the contract was approved.
He said he was alarmed when he took office to learn that most of the administrative employees were working without contracts.
The situation was largely rectified over the past year as administrative officials entered into contracts with the city.
Dudley said the contracts cemented their at-will status, which means they serve at the will of the mayor and he can fire them without cause.
According to Dudley, Public Works Director Cathy Rosen remains the only administrative employee without a contract.
The council amended the city's personnel code to make Rosen a "for-cause" employee, which would protect her from being fired by the mayor.
The council also tried to make the former police chief a for-cause employee, but Dudley fired him before the code could be revised.
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Two old rivals meet tonight as the Boston Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers (8 p.m., TNT). Both teams are struggling, with the Celtics in the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race and the Lakers on the outside looking in at 10th place in the Western Conference.
Rajon Rondo and Pau Gasol are out with injuries, but there's still plenty of star power with Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.
Here's the rest of the lineup tonight:
6 p.m. Syracuse Sidelines with Jim Boeheim TWCS
7 p.m. NCAA: Indiana vs. Illinois (ESPN)
7 p.m. NCAA: Clemson vs. Virginia (ESPN2)
7 p.m. NCAA: Old Dominion vs. Drexel (NBCSN)
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7 p.m. NHL: N.Y. Islanders vs. N.Y. Rangers (MSG)
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Marilyn Sokol on the right.
How's that for a grabber?
Let me explain. The hilarious Marilyn Sokol is one of the stars of Old Jews Telling Jokes, the breezily funny revue, which was honored with a Drama Desk nomination.
At a Drama Desk event yesterday, I asked Marilyn about having appeared in the infamous Village People film musical Can't Stop The Music in 1980.
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"I don't care!" Sokol replied. "It's not a work of art. It's sort of like a wonderful dessert--like a strawberry fruitcake." It's fruity all right. "Sometimes I like looking at it," Sokol went on, "because I was so thin. But I didn't know I was in the throes of a clinical depression, which is why I was thin!"
While we were talking disco cinema, did the credited Nancy Walker really direct the thump-thump classic?
"No," Sokol replied. "The cinematographer did. I went out with Bruce Jenner [who was also in the movie]. He had a Porsche. Very nice. He used to lift me up like a little sister. That was before his nose job."
And so much else!
Anyway, Marilyn told me one of the new jokes from Old Jews and it had to do with a woman screwing the mailman and giving him a dollar. She did this because when she and her husband were talking about who to give Christmas tips to, hubby said, "Screw the mailman! Give him a dollar!"
And by the way, Sokol didn't give Jenner a dollar. I asked.
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UPPER JAY - Volunteers were out in full force in this hamlet over Labor Day weekend, helping clean up the wreckage that Tropical Storm Irene left behind Aug. 28.
Members of the Red Cross, the National Guard, the Home Depot, churches, the governor's "Labor for your Neighbor" volunteer drive and other individuals came out to help those whose property sustained damage from the storm.
Flooding damaged several homes; the Wells Memorial Library, which lost a large number of books and archives; the Upper Jay fire station, whose back wall was pushed off its foundation; the Red Barn Antiques and Artisan Gallery, where the roof, porch and wiring need to be replaced; and the schoolhouse, where the basement is flood with a mixture of water and oil. Also, the remains of the former Land of Makebelieve theme park have been completely destroyed.
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Volunteers help remove unsalvageable items from Upper Jay
resident Bob Denton's house Sunday.
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"It's just heart-wrenching to see," said Elaine Gerber, of Saratoga Springs, who came out via Gov. Andrew Cuomo's "Labor for Your Neighbor" service initiative.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency declared the state a disaster area on Aug. 31, and Essex, along with other counties, is now eligible for the Individual Assistance program.
A center for individuals to meet FEMA representatives is now open in the town of Jay Community Center gymnasium on 11 School Lane in AuSable Forks. It will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.
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It will be there that residents of Essex County will be able to get information and questions answered about Irene-related recovery assistance. Also at the center, there will be representatives from the Small Business Administration who will be able to explain the low-interest loan packages available to both businesses and individuals.
"Before visiting the recovery centers, people seeking assistance are strongly urged to register with FEMA first," Federal Coordinating Officer Phillip Parr said in a FEMA press release. "Contacting state or local officials or registering with volunteer agencies does not count. You must register with FEMA in order to apply for help."
To register with FEMA, people can either call 1-800-621-3362 or register online at www.disasterassistance.gov.
Upper Jay resident Dan Monaco said he has already applied for FEMA assistance; in the meantime, he, his wife Martha and a handful of others were cleaning out the muck in his house on Sunday.
"It's actually been quite surprising that people from all over have come out to help," said John Benway, of Jay. "People who finished cleaning out their own damage here are coming out to help others."
Julie Robinson Robards, owner of the Red Barn Antiques and Artisan Gallery, said volunteers have been working hard over the past few days.
"They were like ants," she said. "They were like bees. It was just amazing."
Her son Robinson Robards said they are grateful for the help.
"They've been a blessing," he said. "They put us ahead at least a few weeks in cleaning. Complete strangers coming to help out and willing to help."
A hub for the volunteer effort has been at Brookside Motor Inn on Springfield Road. It's an place where volunteers and residents have been congregating, picking up donated food and beverages, sharing meals and sleeping.
"I just feel that I'm just offering a place, and they're using it, which is wonderful," said Marlene Prescott, owner of the Brookside Motor Inn.
The Brookside Motor Inn has been working with the hamlet's volunteer fire department to secure goods and services that people need in the area.
Both food and non-food items can be dropped off at the Jay Community Center in AuSable Forks. Monetary donations can be made payable to the newly created "Town of Jay Irene Relief Fund" and mailed to Town of Jay, P.O. Box 730, AuSable Forks, NY 12912, or dropped by the town supervisor's office in the Community Center.
"I'm grateful, no doubt about it," resident Bob Denton said in regard to people helping him in this time of need.