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Trapping lotteries planned for Killdeer, Pickerel Creek
FINDLAY – Trappers are invited to participate in drawings for controlled trapping opportunities at Killdeer Plains and Pickerel Creek wildlife areas, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
A drawing at Killdeer Plains is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Registration is 6-6:25 p.m. at the Killdeer Plains Check Station, 19100 CH 115, Harpster.
A drawing is planned at Pickerel Creek at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Registration is 6-6:25 p.m. at Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area Headquarters, 3451 CR 256, Vickery.
The Killdeer drawing is limited to adult participants ages 18 and older.
The Pickerel Creek drawing is limited to adults, except for six zones reserved for a youth/disabled drawing. Youth are ages 17 and younger. Zones not taken by a youth or disabled trapper will be available to other trappers.
Participants are required to present a current or previous year's Ohio fur taker permit to be eligible for the drawings.
For additional rules and information, visit wildohio.com and click on the controlled hunting tab.
Sign up for master naturalist classes this winter
FINDLAY – Hancock Park District and the Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist Hancock County chapter have teamed up to offer a class this winter to adult residents of Hancock and surrounding counties interested in becoming an OCVN.
Classes are to take place Jan. 11 through March 8 on Tuesday evenings and three Saturdays.
Some of the topics included in the training are eco-concepts, insects, plants, geology, soils, birds, mammals, forests, aquatics, herpetology and nature interpretation. Cost of the training is $150 per person.
The program is a research-based, scientific training program that emphasizes hands-on natural resource education coupled with community volunteer service. The program embraces conservation but is not an advocacy group.
After completing initial training, participants must complete 40 volunteer hours in the first year, with 20 hours of volunteer work and 8 hours of advanced training required each subsequent year.
Accepted applicants are responsible for background check.
Application forms are available online at www.hancockparks.com under the volunteer section, or contact the park district office at (419) 425-7275.
Application deadline with $150 is Dec. 6. Make checks payable to OCVN Hancock County Chapter. Mail to C/O Dave Morrow, 518 W. Lincoln St., Findlay, OH 45840. Interviews are to be conducted in December.
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Waterfowl hunting season under way
COLUMBUS – Ohio hunters should experience good opportunities for success as they take to the field in search of waterfowl throughout the hunting seasons, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Waterfowl seasons continue through January.
The positive outlook is based on findings by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists and detailed in the USFWS Status Report and Adaptive Harvest Management Report. The reports provide information from continental surveys and are available on the Division of Wildlife Waterfowl Hunting Resources page at www.wildohio.com.
Canada geese are the most harvested waterfowl in Ohio. The 78-day Canada goose season allows hunters to harvest three geese daily. Ohio's spring breeding population estimate was 147,500 geese, near the record high for the 20-plus years the survey has been conducted. Migrant interior goose populations (Canada's Southern James Bay and the Mississippi Valley) had above-normal gosling production, suggesting the Canada goose migration into Ohio this year could be above normal.
Goose hunting in the Lake Erie Canada Goose Zone starts Saturday and continues through Oct. 27, then again Nov. 9-Jan. 9.
Goose hunting in the north and south zones is Oct. 19-Nov. 3 and Nov. 30-Jan. 30.
Waterfowl hunters can hunt ducks starting Saturday with a daily bag limit of six, which may not include more than four mallards (no more than one may be female), three wood ducks, one black duck, two redheads, three scaup, two canvasbacks, two pintails and one mottled duck. The daily bag limit for mergansers is five, of which no more than two may be hooded mergansers. The daily bag limit for coots is 15.
Duck season in the Lake Erie Marsh Zone starts Saturday and continues through Oct. 27 and again Nov. 9-Dec. 22.
Duck season in the north and south zones is Oct. 19-Nov. 3 and Nov. 30-Jan. 12.


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LAKELAND, Fla. -- Jerry Manuel was asked after Thursday night's game what he could say about Tim Redding.
"Ooooh," the Mets manager said, shaking his head.
He looked around the desk in his office, then underneath, searching for something.
"Let me find something I can say about Redding," he said. "Hmmm."
Manuel was half-joking, but Redding's performance is worth further discussion, even if it was largely overshadowed by Johan Santana's spring debut.
After giving up nine runs on three homers against the Florida Marlins, Redding did not make excuses. He blamed himself. But he also said that coming in from the bullpen, as he did Thursday and Sunday, has been a difficult adjustment.
Here's why that could be a problem for the Mets: Redding was brought in to be either the team's fifth starter or long reliever. Unless he turns things around quickly, he is not going to be the fifth starter.
He has given up 14 runs and five homers in just 2 1/3 innings in his first two outings.
But if coming in from the bullpen is part of the problem, then how effective is he going to be as a long reliever?
"I would hope that's not an issue, starting or the bullpen, because there's a chance that's what he might do," Manuel said. "I think that was kind of understood when we got him, that he could do this or he could do that."
It is still early, and Redding could get a chance to start a game before the end of spring. But at this rate, the Mets might be better off keeping him in the bullpen and letting him get more comfortable entering in relief.
Because if he's not good enough to be a starter, and he's not comfortable enough to be effective out of the bullpen, then the Mets aren't going to get much for the $2.25 million they're paying him this year.
Redding had declared himself the guy to beat for the fifth starting job. But on Thursday night, talking about the bullpen, he said: "That may or may not end up being my role, and I've got to adjust to that."
Freddy Garcia gets the start in Lakeland, Fla., Friday as the Mets play the Detroit Tigers at 1:05 p.m. at Joker Marchant Stadium, one of the great spring training sites in Florida (except for the fact that it's a two-and-a-half hour trek from Port St. Lucie).
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4) Evans, 1B
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7) Green, 3B
8) Santos, C
9) Tejada, SS
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Though in recent years the Cayadutta has become more associated with young fisherman catching trout on its banks, in earlier years it was the source of power for a number of mills and factories that grew like weeds along its rocky bed.
Years later, the toll the mills took became apparent, when those who lived on the creek would comment on the color of the water that day, based on what dyes were being dumped by the factories.
According to documents from the 1949 Fulton County Historian R.M. Palmer, as taken from Gloversville Historian Jim Morrison's files, Cayadutta means "stone standing out of the water" in a Native American language. The stone referred to in its name apparently came from a large boulder that was situated about a half-mile from the mouth of the creek in Fonda before it was removed to construct the canal, according to Palmer and a book by Jetha P. Simms titled, "Aboriginal Places of Names of New York."
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Montgomery County Historian Kelly Yacobucci Farquhar points to the Cayadutta Creek along Cayadutta Street in Fonda Wednesday.
Montgomery County Historian Kelly Yacobucci Farquhar said like many other creeks in the 1700s and 1800s, up until recently, the Cayadutta was a powerful source of energy that drew mills and factories to its banks. She compared it to the Chuctanunda and the mills situated on its banks in Amsterdam.
In Fonda, the Fonda Glove Lining Co. sat on the banks of the creek.
It was owned by Lucius Littauer and was in operation until October 27, 1976, when it was destroyed by a fire, Yacobucci said.
There also was a hydraulic power dam on the creek, and the Cayadutta Park off of the FJ&G Rail Trail line was a popular place for social gatherings and picnics in the 19th and early 20th centuries, she added.
"The glove lining company was right on Cayadutta Street," she said. "There is a historic marker for the Wemple House there, and it was right in that area."
According to the "Historical Sketch of the Village of Fonda," as provided by Farquhar, the Fonda Glove Lining Co. was incorporated by Littauer in 1902 and manufactured wool and cotton linings and fleece and was, in the 1950s, one of Fonda's leading industries.
According to Morrison's records, the source of the creek comes from the town of Johnstown partway up Bleecker Mountain. It empties into the Mohawk River in west Fonda.
The mills in Johnstown, Gloversville and Fonda were not the first establishments driven by the creek. On its banks was one of two Indian villages that existed in Fulton County, according the Palmer's records. The site was discovered in 1892 and was determined to have been inhabited by Iroquois around 1600.
According to Palmer's records, the creek determined which village - Gloversville or Kingsborough - would absorb the other. Energized by the creek, Gloversville saw its numbers and households grow, but Kingsborough, which was not near the creek, stagnated. When Gloversville became a city in 1890, Kingsborough was absorbed.
After years of abuse at the hands of the mills and factories along its banks, the creek became unswimmable and devoid of life.
"Our grandfathers when boys pulled many a fine fish from its sparkling water," Palmer wrote. "Neither fishing nor swimming could be had when I was a boy because the creek ran all colors of the rainbow from the mill dye."
The Cayadutta has been plagued by pollution for years, as evidenced by newspaper articles from the late 1800s and early 1900s that detail lawsuits some Sammonsville farmers filed for pollution of the creek.
"The claims against the city of Gloversville aggregate $4,400 and those against the city of Johnstown will amount to several thousand dollars," the article states.
Residents also complained about the pollution.
"A number of residents in the city ... have commenced to complain of the delay in making some improvements to the condition of the stream," another article states.
Such complaints continued into the present day, when an accidental chemical spill in 2005 killed thousands of fish. Traditional Leather was issued a number of tickets for allowing a chemical bin to overflow in a rainstorm, dumping chemicals into the creek and killing the wildlife there.
Even though, state Department of Environmental Conservation officials then noted the ability for the creek to bounce back. Spokeswoman Gabrielle Done said in 2005 the creek shouldn't suffer any long term effects and should return to normal. The creek was upgraded from a Class D stream - the worst classification - to a Class C stream in the mid-90s, a great improvement over what DEC officials termed, in the 80s, one of the worst cases of pollution in the state.
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Title: Trade card for Potter & Wrightington Fish & Canned Provisions, Boston
Accession Number: 2005.7.2
Category: EPHEMERA
Type: trade card
Maker: Ketterlinus
Place: USA, MA, Boston; USA, PA, Philadelphia
Date: after 1870; before 1900
Materials: paper
Description: Trade card; Potter & Wrightington Fish & Canned Provisions, Boston; chromolithograph depicts young man and woman lying on beach protected by umbrella, to left an old sailor is trying to listen to their conversation next to a woman in hat and glasses who seems prepared to break up the tryst, heron and crab to right, several schooners in background; printed on front "Potter & Wrightington,/ FISH & CANNED PROVISIONS,/ BOSTON."; printed on bottom "COPYRIGHTED" and "KETTERLINUS, PHILADA."; printed on back "W. L. C. Potter,/ with/ POTTER & WRIGHTINGTON,/ Salt Water Fish and Canned Goods,/ BOSTON.", "OFFICES,/ 197 Atlantic Avenue.", "SALESROOMS,/ 118 to 128 Commerce St.", "Fish Wharves/ EAST BOSTON." and "Canned Goods factory,/ NEW STREET."
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Although the ITD employees organization DOROLCO has taken some of the suds out of the annual festival, the spirit remains in tact. Employees are invited to share the experience from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday (Oct. 13) in the Headquarters break room and adjoining patio area.
Oktoberfest and accompanying fall safety exhibits are jointly sponsored by DOROLCO and the Office of Employee Safety. The menu includes a choice of German, Bratwurst or veggie sausage, condiments, chili, potato chips, pie and a beverage (sorry, no Bavarian beer). There is no cost to members of the employee organization or new enrollees; others will be pay $4 (collectable at the door). Today is the final day to register your choice of menu items. It must be done via e-mail (no paper tickets) at: email@example.com
A number of safety-related displays are planned in conjunction with Oktoberfest. Anyone available to help prepare or serve the meal, set up or clean up may contact Trudi Olmstead at ext. 8277.
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Tyler James of General Fire, Inc., will give brief presentations at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Auditorium. He also will provide hands-on training east of the garage to help take the fear out of using a fire extinguisher. The training is sponsored by ITD's Employee Safety office.


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Video surveillance showed two men rummaging through vehicles parked at the utility company, 855 N.E. Marsh Lane, during the early morning hours of Feb. 2, said Capt. Dennis Marks of the McMinnville Police Department. The thieves made off with about $1,000 worth of property.
That same day, burglars took more than $1,000 of jewelry from an unoccupied home in the 1400 block of Northeast 9th Avenue, Marks said.
That afternoon, Marks said officers arrested James Moss, 43, for a probation violation after he fled a house in the 700 block of Southeast 1st Street, just blocks away from where the second burglary occurred. They also found a backpack containing property from both burglaries and methamphetamine.
Officers executed a search warrant at the 1st Street house on Feb. 13, where they found more stolen property and drug paraphernalia, Marks said.
Investigators used surveillance video from the McMinnville Water and Light burglary to identify Moss as one of their suspects, Marks said. They believe the second man shown in the tape was Travis Ingram, a 23-year-old McMinnville man arrested on an unrelated warrant Feb. 11.
Moss and Ingram now face charges of first- and second-degree burglary, first- and second-degree theft, unlawful entry to a motor vehicle, and unlawful distribution and possession of meth. Both are being held in the Yamhill County Jail.
Investigators anticipate additional charges and suspects in the burglary cases, Marks said. They ask anyone with information to call Detective Bill Christensen at 503-435-3495.
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The charges stemmed from an incident on July 20, when Angel M. Rivera-Marquez allegedly touched a female victim's leg and exposed himself to her on a bus on Route 78 westbound near milepost 4, police said.
Rivera-Marquez arrived at Perryville Station with his attorney, Richard Kaplow. He was arrested and charged.
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In addition to instruction, all participants will receive a poster and snack.
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The apartment is located in one of the most beautiful beaches of Fuerteventura, it is like a lake, safety for children and perfect to have a quiet sea bath and swimming, practice snorkeling or you can lie on the warm sand for sunbathing.
The big terrace invites you to enjoy of the amazing sunsets while preparing a fish ( or flesh) bbq with a cup of wine. And you can watch your children playing on the sand while you enjoy a cold beer... It has also loungers for sunbathing or just enjoying of doing absolutely nothing ( its your holidays...)
The place allows you to make country excursions as all the area is empty of buildings, a perfect landscape for people who want to enjoy peace and free sports as windsurf, kitesurf, bicycle, horseriding...
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The Fuerteventura region
El Cotillo's main attraction is the wonderful beaches and lagoons. To the North of the village is a series of lagoons. The closer you walk towards the lighthouse the more secluded the lagoons become, no matter if there is a big storm outside, the lagoons are always quiet.
The secluded feel to Cotillo appeals to many, but it still offers great restaurants with menus ranging from steaks, pizzas and pasta, to some of the best fish restaurants on the island.
The village also offers shops, bars and supermarkets, and if all this isn't enough Corralejo, the main tourist area for Fuerteventura, is only 19km 15-20 minutes drive.
A reliable bus service runs between El Cotillo and Corralejo, the closest large tourist area. Corralejo has a twice weekly market, lots of shops, bars, restaurants and night life, and is also home to the Baku Euro Park, it has water slides, flumes, wave machine, rapids, climbing areas, adventure playground and bowling alley.
From Corralejo harbour you can take a day trip to Lanzarote or the island of Lobos. On Lobos you can climb a huge volcano and look into the crater. There are little paths all round Lobos and a lovely sandy safe beach which is protected. There are sand dunes on the outskirts of Corralejo which are part of the National Park and are a must to see.
Fuerteventura has an excellent and a reliable bus service, which is inexpensive and a great way of getting about.
To the south are the wild and remote beaches of Playa del Ajibe de la Cueva and Playa del Aguila (stairsbeach)
Despite being the second largest of the seven Canary Islands, Fuerteventura is the least developed of the four major islands, with over 155 miles of coastline. The roads are quiet, giving you the opportunity to hire a car and explore the different aspects of the island.
The El Cotillo area
Elcotillo has two banks, a pharmacy and two supermarkets, together with various other shops and facilities. There are plenty of restaurants with majority having views over the beach and harbour. During the last two weeks of August the El Cotillo Fiesta takes place and the village can be busy. There are many popular activities in this area including walking, surfing and cycling, and equipment can be hired locally if required.
Activities to be found in and around El Cotillo includes:
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Good advice from K4XS. I track all my power pole noise problems to the
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Power pole surge suppressors have been the highest failure item around here. Jerry, K4SAV On 11/13/2012 9:33 AM, email@example.com wrote:
I have had lots of experience working with RFI over the last 35 years with three different power companies. With most of the guys coming out, you can't just tell them...I have an RFI problem and you need to find it. It is imperative you go out and do your homework. The first suggestion is something you can't do...turn the beam around to see where the source seems strongest. usually there are multiple sources so this can be tricky. Second, if you have a mobile rig, hit the road and using your AM radio as a starter, drive around the neighborhood. When you start getting pretty strong noise on the AM radio, switch to your mobile rig. Turn it on AM to the highest freq it will go. Higher is better. When it peaks in a general area. You have a culprit. Check to see if anyone in your local club has an MFJ "sniffer" or something similar. With that you can usually nail down the problem to one or two poles. Tie a piece of survey tape to the pole(s). After you have identified the offending sources, call up the power company again and tell them you know for sure which poles are the problem. I can tell you from experience they will be a lot more cooperative if you do this sort of thing. You , as the one with the complaint, will seem more knowledgeable, and you will find them easier to work with. I am currently working with my local power company using the above method and they have been very cooperative. In FL we have lots of thunderstorms and as a result many arrestors on the poles get blown. If you can lead them to the source they MUST and will fix it. YMMV. Bill K4XS/KH7XS
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Rational, an episcopal humeral, a counterpart of the pallium, and like it worn over the chasuble. At the present time it is only used by the Bishops of Eichstätt, Paderborn, Toul, and Cracow. As worn by the Bishops of Eichstätt, Paderborn, and Toul, the rationale is in the form of a humeral collar, ornamented in the front and back with appendages. The one used by the Bishop of Cracow is made of two bands crossing the shoulder and joined at the breast and at the back, having the appearance of a discoid connected by medallions. During the Middle Ages the use of the rationale was affected by a number of German bishops, e.g. the Bishops of Würzburg, Ratisbon, Eichstätt, Naumburg, Halberstadt, Paderborn, Minden, Speier, Metz, Augsburg, Prague, Olmutz, and by the Bishops of Liège and Toul, whose dioceses at that time belonged to the German Empire. There is no account of this rationale being worn by any other bishops except a few in territories adjoining that of Germany (Cracow, Aquileia ). Of the above-mentioned bishops many only used it temporarily. The earliest mention of the rationale dates from the second half of the tenth century. The earliest representations are two pictures of Bishop Sigebert of Minden (1022-36), a miniature and an ivory tablet, which were both incorporated in a Mass Ordo belonging to Bishop Sigebert. The form of the rationale during the Middle Ages was manifold. Besides the two forms which have survived to our time, there were two other types, one closely resembling a Y-form pallium, the other like a T-form pallium, with the difference that instead of being striped vertically, it was simply tasselled in front and at the back. There were no rules governing the ornamentation of the rationale, as is clearly seen by representations of it on monuments, and by such rationales as have been preserved (Bamberg, Ratisbon, Eichstätt, Paderborn, Munich ). The edges were generally adorned with small bells.
The Rationale is an imitation and an equivalent of the pallium. That this is the case is evident, apart from other papal Bulls, from the Bull of John XIX (1027), conferring on the Patriarch Poppo of Aquileia the pallium and the rationale at the same time, with the condition that he could only wear the pallium on high festivals. It appears, however, that the humeral ornaments of the Jewish high-priests ( ephod, etc.) were not without influence in evoking this pontifical adornment, as may be seen from the original rationales preserved at Bamberg and Ratisbon. The name at least is derived from the appellation of the breast ornament of the high-priest Aaron.
From the tenth to the thirteenth century the rationale was also the name of an episcopal ornament similar to a large pectoral clasp, made of precious metal, ornamented with diamonds, and worn over the chasuble. It is frequently met with in pictures of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and is generally square, seldom round in form. Its use was discontinued in the course of the thirteenth century, and it is only at Reims that its use can be traced to the beginning of the sixteenth century. It originated undoubtedly in the pomp developed in episcopal vestments during the tenth century, and took its name from the breast ornament of the Jewish high-priest.
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While declining to discuss the specifics of the last two weeks during which he was exiled from the New Orleans Hornets while the team attempted to trade him, reserve swingman Chris Kaman said Monday he had no issues with the way things have transpired.
Kaman rejoined the Hornets at practice on Sunday after being told on Jan. 27 to stay away from the club as it tried to negotiate a deal elsewhere. The team announced in a press release on Saturday that Kaman would rejoin the club since a trade could not be finalized.
"You know what, it wasn't a big issue," Kaman said. " I was asked to leave; I think they thought they might have had a trade or something. I'm not sure. I don't know the situation. I did what I was asked. They asked me to come back and that's kind of the extent I know about it. They've been pretty straight-forward with me and I have no complaints there."
Kaman would not, however, expand much beyond that.
"They put out a press release and that pretty much explains the extent of it and where it's at," Kaman said. "The most I can say is I'm going to come out and play hard and do what I'm supposed to do and go from there."
Hornets Coach Monty Williams on Monday would not say whether Kaman figured in his rotational plans tonight when the Hornets host the Sacramento Kings.
New Orleans' starting power forward Jason Smith is out with a concussion and backup power forward Carl Landry could miss up to one month with a Grade 2 sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
"He's just a member of our team," Williams said of Kaman, "and we'll try to put him in the best position we can to help us win games."
The NBA trading deadling is March 15.
Starting point guard Jarrett Jack will miss his fourth straight game tonight because of a sore left knee, Williams said.
Smith, who absorbed two blows to the head in Saturday night's loss at the Detroit Pistons, will continue to be evaluated during the week, according to Williams.


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Building makeover is almost finished
MIDDLEBURG – A 28-month renovation project at Middleburg Elementary School is coming to an end, and Principal Dane Aucker said community response has been all positive.
"Everybody I've been talking to … everybody is loving the new facility," he said.
The building now boasts 30 regular education classrooms, four special education classrooms, a music room, an art room, two computer labs, a library, gymnasium/all purpose room and cafeteria.
Aucker said there also are large group instruction areas for every grade level. These rooms can be utilized by teachers and students when extra space or special instruction is needed. In the future, LGI areas could be converted into classrooms to accommodate more students, Aucker said.
In the kindergarten area, Aucker said there is a new enclosed play area with rubber matting for added safety. The new Head Start and PreK program based at Midd-West High School will also use the area, he said.
"The biggest thing that I love the most is our newly renovated library," Aucker said.
He explained that the library is located at the center of the school and has windows on three walls.
"Anybody walking through the schools and through the halls can see kids reading," which, he said, "speaks volumes to our program and literacy."
Going forward, Aucker said the school's emphasis on literacy, reading and writing will continue. He said incorporating those topics with social studies, math and more, is a great benefit to students.
In addition to facility renovation, Aucker said Middleburg Elementary School has seen significant upgrades in its technology department too.
"We have SMART Boards in every classroom," he said, which are interactive white boards.
He said there also are wireless capabilities through the whole school and mobile labs with Macbooks that were passed down from the middle and high school schools.
Though teachers and students are occupying the building, Aucker said there are still some cosmetic issues under repair. But, he said, "the end result is going to be definitely worth it."
Middleburg Elementary School maintains five classes of each grade level, Kindergarten through fifth grade. The projected renovation cost was $25.6 million, Aucker said, and included everything from construction costs, inspections and testing to furniture, fixtures, permits and fees. About 670 students were expected at the school this fall.


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It's beautiful fall. Too beautiful to just stay in the city, so I packed the bag and went on a short getaway.
To Ganghwa island!
It takes just about two hours driving from Seoul. West sea of Korea is filled with little and big islands. You can recognized from the sea line from the map. Ganghwa island is one of them. You can visit other islands from Ganghwa island too. Lots of connected ferries. We've decided to drive around Sukmo island as well. There's a lot to see in Ganghwa island alone, so let me get back to it later. 🙂
Oh and here are my companions to this little trip. We are dacing buddies! 🙂
There's a boat at Waypori port. If you are bring a car along, it's 12,000 won for the car and 2,000 won each per adult. Just 5 minutes of boat ride is going to take us to Sukmo island. But I have to say, this little boat ride is one of the most interesting one I've ever had. Because of all the seagulls. I knew some places seagulls got into the swing of feed by people, so bunch of them are following the boat the entire time. Turns out Sukmo island boat ride is one of them. As soon as the ship left, over thirty seagulls were chasing, with full of passion-to eat! People were throwing snacks, kids were so happy, and I got pretty good pictures of them. It was short but so much fun.
The reason we went out is basically to see the ocean, so we headed to one. Well, it's a small island so basically everywhere was great place. It was at low tide when we were there. Gorgeous mud beach was there, miles and miles wide. It was beautiful. The thing I love about west sea is this, the shape made by wave and tide. Frankly, see a bottoem of ocean is quite mysterious as well, am I right? 🙂
It felt so good. Fresh but not too cold sea wind, wide open sky, beautiful beach and being with good company. But I got too far, and my pretty yellow converse got mud bath. Oh well…. I thought the mud would be firmer..
Few famous thing around Sukmo island, besides beautiful beach, is the temple named Bomun Sa. It has long history and a prayer room made by carving a giant stone. Maple trees around the island were not showing dramatic color like bright red or yellow but soft brown-ish leaves. It suits the atmosphere.
On the way up to the temple, a lot of local restaurants and street vendors are selling all sorts of local delicacies. Most of the places offer you a free food in front of the stall. We would not pass that. A glass of Ginsing Mokolli, which is Ganghwa special alcohol, and deep fried mugwort. Sounds strange? Oh well, you have to try these.. It's so tasty and feel so healthy at the same time!! 🙂
Now the temple.
We have lots and lots of temples around the country, but each one of them has their own charm. This one feels particularly more serious. Must be because of the history and all.
Temple felt really, temple. Feels like it is here, where temple is supposed to be. Close enough to people to visit, but once you enter, you could feel the solemness.
Just driving by the sea shore was very refreshing. We end our day with local special dish, large-eyed herring sushi at Ganghwa island. This dish is Ganghwa special, so you should include your list of things to do when you visit Ganghwa. In Korean, this is "Bandaengi". Same nick name as someone who has narrow mind.. I don't know why though.
The comfort little getaway was very refreshing. Just in two days of trip, we did all the things I like about travel. Interacted with locals, lernt new things, enjoy beautiful scenery, and eat delicious local special dish! Loved it.
I was just focusing on be relax, enjoy what's around, and not very much informative. Hopefully one day I will go back and pick up more information about Ganghwa island. Because I know there's a lot to introduce! History is the most fascinating part.
Okay, to be continue… so enjoy it for now 🙂


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TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Talk about a bizarre mayoral race.
On Nov. 5, voters in Traverse City can decide between an incumbent mayor recently arrested for drunken driving, his challenger, and a couple of write-in candidates, one of whom is a homeless man who claims to have a master's degree in public policy from the University of Michigan.
On Oct. 25, a video of George Golubovskis was posted on YouTube in which the self-identified homeless man declares his candidacy for mayor of Traverse City.
What would have been a standard northern Michigan election got turned upside down on Oct. 23 when Mayor Michael Estes was arrested by Traverse City police for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
Estes was being challenged only by citizen Rick Buckhalter before the incident, but Golubovskis and would-be city commission candidate John Reid filed with the city clerk as write-in candidates after the arrest.
In his 2-minute, 34-second video, Golubovskis claims two degrees from UofM, and a varied career in politics and the private sector in Washington, D.C. and Europe. He's also a published author and is on Twitter at @traversetweet.
Golubovskis discusses use of the Traverse City Open Space recreational area, downtown parking and cultivation of the northern Michigan "creative class" in his video. He also promises to get a beard trim and a haircut if elected.
He does not address the apparent futility of writing in his name on the ballot, however. According to the Traverse City Record-Eagle, Golubovskis is not a registered voter in the city, so votes for him would not count.
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For one thing, the Prattville Republican who supports the bill said three of the five states that had the steepest unemployment rate drops in October have implemented new immigration laws. South Carolina, Utah and Alabama all have passed laws meant to curb illegal immigration, he said. The other two -- Minnesota and Michigan -- haven't taken as tough a stance.
Alabama, Minnesota and Michigan each had a half-percent decrease in their unemployment rates last month, leading the nation, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"It's hard to draw a causal relationship conclusively, but it's certainly plausible," Taylor said in an interview. "It's interesting that every time there's evidence to support the passage of the immigration laws, the opponents seem to shift their arguments to some other reason for being against the bill."
Taylor also said he thinks it's difficult to say the legislation is harming economic development and job creation, considering that major expansion projects have been announced lately. Both Mercedes-Benz and Honda have said they are expanding and hiring.
Taylor said critics of the bill keep trying to hit a moving target by shifting the things they don't like about the bill. First, he said, the reason was that Americans wouldn't take the jobs held by illegal immigrants. The next claim was that the legislation was hate-based, targeting Hispanics.
He said that was proven false by the arrest of a German executive of Mercedes-Benz in Tuscaloosa. Law enforcement officials announced Wednesday that charges were dropped against the executive.
Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act, touched off the question over the unemployment drop when he said the immigration law was a factor.
A few days later, a sister organization of Alabama Arise said the numbers pointed more to the fact that many Alabamians have simply stopped looking for jobs.


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Harlequin style
I had an email from a reader last week asking if I had any pictures of rooms using colour and a harlequin design. I love getting requests like this because I have an enormous collection of magazines and clippings collected over many years and I often forget what's even in my many boxes and folders and files! So, when I got this email it immediately put into my mind a house that featured in Traditional Home magazine a few years ago (along with UK Homes & Gardens, this has been my long-term foreign favourite. Domino and House Beautiful came later).
From memory I think the house used to be home to a circus group, and the new owners wanted to keep that spirit alive in their renovation and redecoration. That meant lots and lots of bright colour and pattern. I loved it and kept it because I love the sense of fun that this beautiful, grand house has, and although I probably wouldn't live with it myself, I think the use of colour is great.
There's a bit of harlequin pattern (above)! It's basically just the diamond-shaped pattern worn by clowns in a traditional circus. I remember reading that the family who lives in this house eschews formal dinner parties in favour of popcorn and corndogs (which in my mind are what we Australians call dagwood dogs) – I think that is so fun!
I had a little hunt around for more harlequin-themed ideas. You can buy a chest similar to this one (above) new on ebay.
Love this classic black and white harlequin- patterned bathroom!
Isn't this beautiful (above)? The grey and white-tiled floor looks like a harlequin pattern from this angle, though of course if you moved a little to the right it might just be square tiles laid in a chequered pattern! The French doors and shades of grey are a dream..
This is a slightly different take on harlequin, using triangles instead of diamonds, but the effect is similar (above).
I think I saw this framed artwork on etsy. You could do this with a scarf or blanket too, or make it yourself with diamonds cut out of coloured paper! So easy and doesn't it look great framed in white (below).
Not exactly fun and colourful, butI loove this panelled timber wall with the large-scale harlequin pattern!


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A Massachusetts nanny is charged with assault and battery in connection with the death of a one-year-old child in her care.
34-year-old Aisling Brady is accused in the death of a baby girl who was hospitalized January 14th for what prosecutors say were head injuries and healing bone fractures.
Doctors soon discovered hemorrhaging and swelling of the brain and the girl was declared brain dead two days later. During yesterday's arraignment, Brady pleaded not guilty.
She's behind bars and her bail is half a million dollars. Brady could face additional charges related to the child's death.
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Amanda Seyfried in Lovelace
August 9, 2013 by recapped
Another Mean Girls star naked this week. This time it's Amanda Seyfried in Lovelace. Enjoy.
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A lot of people hate on Amanda Seyfried but I think she is beautiful, Bravo!
Thx 4 sharing!!
I've never seen anyone hate on Amanda Seyfried. She is one of the most beautiful, talented actresses there is and it's awesome to see her be fearless in this role. (OK, not fearless enough to show bush)
We need a crossover of mainstreams actresses into porn. It should be a two-way street. I could film such carnality as to make the god Bacchus slack-jawed. Shame Salma Hayek's married, her beauty was barely captured by film. A nude dance by that elegant creature would leave an audience breathless.
How can one download this?
she got nice boobs and nipples
Thank you, thank you, wank you!
well this is kinda dissapointing…
on the bottom it says download HD video and theres 7 links, If you have a video downloader application on your browser you could download it.
The person who runs this site makes it seem like this is the first time Seyfried has done nudity. She did it in"Chloe"!
Well, considering they reviewed "Chloe" back in 2009 before its release, I think they knew. Still think "Alpha Dog" should count as her first time though.
Disappointing that this one,like that movie Cherry,doesn't show frontal nudity,despite both being about the porn industry.
thanks, great clips. Was waiting a long time for this as a fan of Amanda!
I am a big fan of Amanda… Thank you Amanda for taking up this bold role with coolness..
Who is the other Mean Girls star who has gone naked?
August 2 post.
let me guess, lindsay lohan?
Amanda's drooping breasts were a bi disappointment. She need plastic surgery to give form and shape to those sagging melons. And her nipples were too small for the size of her breasts.
You moron Nomdefaitour ^^
Those breast look real, guess why..!!!
If you like fake breasts, go buy yourself a bag of silicone to look at and you can fap all day long. People who like real beauty, on the other hand, will appreciate all that Amanda has to offer.
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BARRY COUNTY -- A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV appears to have crossed the center line of M-43 in Delton early today, causing a crash that left her dead and the driver of another SUV.
The crash happened at 3:25 a.m. on M-43 near Bush Street.
Barry Township Police Chief Victor Pierce today said those killed are a 24-year-old woman from the Battle Creek area and a 59-year-old Barry Township man.
Only one person was in each vehicle.
Pierce said an initial examination of the crash scene showed the 24-year-old's vehicle was northbound when it crossed the center line, colliding with the 59-year-old's vehicle, also an SUV.
"It was a pretty bad impact," he said. "We really don't know why the vehicle crossed the center line.
"At 3:20 a.m., a lot of factors could come into play. Did the person fall asleep? Was there a deer that came into the road? We don't know yet," he said.
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About Yu-Na, I doubt that she is coming back, but would welcome her with enthusiasm.
Last edited by Jaana; 05-04-2012 at 06:15 AM.
I agree. Plushenko gets high PCS for having absolutely no choreography and poor spins and few transitions. Sorry but waving your hands around and flailing all over the ice is not doing transitions.
If the judging was proper in Vancouver Takahashi would have won gold. His short program should have beaten Evan's by about 5 or 6 points, and their long programs should have scored about the same. I wonder if Nichol has some major political pull as well given that all her key students are blatantly overscored (Lysacek, Chan, Sale & Pelletier, etc...). Boy Kwan was dumb to leave her and all the free points being connected to Nichols apparently brings, she probably would have won in SLC even with her fall.
from FSU : http://www.fsuniverse.net/forum/show...7&postcount=59
David Wilson's opinion on Yuna's intention to comeback. I think it pretty much sums up what people agree with and bring some insight into the topic of this thread, being that he's the one of the closest friend with Yuna, not to mention her go-to choreographer.
l'etoile, thank you for your constructive and cool-headed posts on this thread.
When I click on this link I get a warning, purportedly from "Google Safe Browsing Diagnostics" saying that this site has been infected by trojans and other malware that can harm your computer. Now I am kind of afraid to give it a look.
^^ Thank you, Mathman:D
I just ignored the warning and so far nothing's wrong with my computer. I'll find another way to present this video though.
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I uploaded the interview of David Wilson on my vimeo account. You guys should see it without difficulty
Also follows a nice assessment from a Korean reporter about Yuna's situation.
Thank you very much. I think I am just a big scaredy-cat.
What country was this taped in, Canada? All of the Korean people in the video spoke accent-free North American English, except the doctor who came on at the end.
It does seem to be the consensus that Yu-na has little incentive to come back. Of course, the "consensus" doesn't count -- Yu-na herself is a majority of one.


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Top of the Gulf Regatta 2012 - Platus, Coronation Cup Guy Nowell/Top of the Gulf
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Talk:Round the world flights
This page is now way out of date as Continental, Northwest, KLM, and Aeroflot have joined Skyteam. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 18.104.22.168 (talk • contribs) 19:35, 26 June 2006 (EDT)
This page should be recapitalised as Around the world flights, but it doesn't seem to have a 'move' link :( Hypatia 21:49, 5 Apr 2005 (EDT)
I seem to recall that there are some good rules-of-thumb for getting the best price RTW tickets. Isn't is cheaper to go West than East? And to stay in one hemisphere? Or are these 'old traveler's tales'? Majnoona 12:08, 15 April 2006 (EDT)
Open Jaw / Ground Legs[edit]
The article makes claims about ground legs that may not be correct. My last RTW trip was on star alliance (I think it was a star-lite ticket), and I used rail from Moscow to Beijing to knock off a lot of miles from my trip. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 126.96.36.199 (talk • contribs) 21:19, 15 July 2006 (EDT)
RTW starting point[edit]
"Start your trip from a low-cost country. RTW pricing depends on where you issue the ticket, so you can achieve significant savings by starting from places like Bulgaria, Sri Lanka or Thailand." Sound advice indeed, but advice which would be greatly complemented by a link to a price list. I've searched high and low for country-by-country Star Alliance RTW prices and haven't been able to find them. If anyone knows of a site with this info please link to it. I can say though that First from Thailand seems to be priced about the same as Business from the UK. --Kingboyk 03:06, 10 December 2006 (EST)
OneWorld have their price list available online on a purchasing country basis. I've only experimented with the costs of different European locations but there can be about a 30% difference between fares (in any class). It's feasible that the places that are cheapest for OneWorld might also be cheapest for Star Alliance. It would be useful for someone to confirm or deny this, though. --Salvadors 14:27, 25 September 2007 (EDT)
I pulled out the following "example itinerary" because it is a)hard to read, b)not useful to travellers and finally because there's just too any possibilities to bother giving this sort of example (oh, and who goes to Houston on a rtw trip??). Maj 15:19, 14 February 2007 (EST)
I'd say a lot more should be pulled. The current "Airline alliance" section has several long examples that I think should go. Other opinions? Pashley 09:19, 26 June 2008 (EDT)
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The iPhone 5, as well as the new iPod touch and iPod nano, will ship with redesigned earbuds called EarPods. Three years in the making, Earpods have controls on the wire that are bigger and easier to use, Apple says. The new earbuds are designed to sit snugly inside your ear--and hopefully stay there.
The iPhone 5 has other audio enhancements as well, including three microphones: front, back, and bottom. They provide noise cancellation and improved voice recognition. And a new technology called wideband audio fills up more of the frequency spectrum to make your voice sound natural during calls. However, only 20 wireless carriers currently support wideband audio, so the feature may not be available in your area just yet.
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The Rotterdam Industrial Development Agency (RIDA) failed to properly evaluate and monitor project performance to ensure that approved projects were meeting their job creation and retention goals, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
RIDA has not documented the reasons for their project approvals and has failed to monitor project work, said DiNapoli. When this happens, there is no way of ensuring project goals such as job creation and retention - are being met. This isnt fair to the community or its taxpayers. RIDA is responsible to the public. It has to be more transparent and accountable.
DiNapolis auditors noted that officials did not verify information on annual surveys mailed to project owners, ensure information was complete or confirm that surveys were returned. As a result, current employment numbers were not available for three projects and another project fell short of its stated job creation/retention goals by 18 jobs.
In addition, the RIDA did not have required applications on file for two projects, and did not receive an application for another projects payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) revision. Because one project had a PILOT agreement that should not have been in effect, two municipalities under-billed that project by a total of $66,450 in real property taxes in 2007 and 2008. Further, RIDAs 2008 annual financial report was not complete and accurate. The reported school tax exemption was understated for one project by more than $650,000, and overstated for another project by about $25,000; and one projects school tax PILOT was under-reported by more than $420,000.
DiNapoli recommended that the RIDA and board:
The results and recommendations have been discussed with the RIDA.
For a copy of the audit, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/others/2010/rotterdam-ida.pdf


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Have you noticed the mini baby boom going on lately? Christian Bale, Christina Aguilera, and Savannah Guthrie have all welcomed little ones. August is always a popular month for births. Some doctors say this year delivery rooms will be even busier than usual because the Polar Vortex kept couples stuck indoors - and looking for ways to warm up - nine months ago.
If you have a friend or family member about to join the new-parent ranks, welcome the new arrival with one of these adorable baby cake creations. Click through the gallery to see cakes that include candy pacifiers, hidden surprises, and shower-themed sweets.
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WINNEBAGO - Vulnerable adults can be taken advantage of in a variety of ways - financial, physical, sexual and mental - but steps can be taken to protect them.
"The biggest thing we see is financial exploitation," says Deb Barnes, administrator at Parker Oaks Communities, a nursing home in Winnebago.
"Financial chicanery is a big one," agreed Cami Hafner, volunteer coordinator for Interfaith Caregivers, where she works with the elderly.
Lonely adults can be targets. Those who are widowed may welcome a new friend into their life who takes more and more money from them. Hafner says watch out for suspicious changes in wills, powers of attorney and adding a name the family doesn't know to a bank account.
If family members notice money being spent at an alarming rate, especially if the "new friend" seems to have acquired expensive gifts, talk to the loved one.
Often, the elderly person being taken advantage of won't talk about it, but they are relieved when someone brings it up, Hafner said. It is akin to teenagers who won't ask for help, but who will open up if a parent or trusted adult broaches the subject.
"A lot of elderly people don't want to share the problems in their lives," Hafner said, because they think they should take care of it and not burden their children, "but it's like the roles are reversed."
Nursing home workers undergo a background check and so should anyone let into the home of an elderly person, Barnes said.
Check references for cleaning people and others and make sure records (and valuables) are safeguarded under lock and key, she added.
"Our elderly lived in a safer world [when they were younger]," Barnes said, and would think nothing of inviting into their home a "salesman" who could be a scam artist.
"In this day and age, there has to be a heightened awareness," she said.
Some problems are more subtle.
"We're seeing more and more issues where the finances of the elderly are not prioritized for their caregiving needs," Barnes said.
Family members may have full lives and, with no thought of malice, forget to pay their elderly loved one's bills. It may be an innocent mistake, but it might have legal consequences.
"When we see a bill that's not being paid, it's not our job to judge why it's not being paid; it is our obligation to report it as financial exploitation," Barnes said, adding that there is a law to report even the suspicion of a crime. "Every person in a nursing home is mandated to report what they see. We're guided by vulnerable abuse laws. We have to immediately report it to the county and the office of the health facility complaints."
The law also pertains to citizens, who sometimes don't report suspicions because they feel they don't have enough grounds to prove abuse, Hafner said.
"You don't get into trouble for reporting something that turns out to not be abuse," Hafner said, "but if you do know and don't report it, you get into trouble. It's better to err on the side of protecting someone."
Financial abuse usually leaves a paper trail, but physical, sexual or mental abuse is harder to track.
"Asking is a good thing, just 'Are you safe?'" suggested Hafner.
Inquire about unexplained injuries, bruises, welts and scars, but keep in mind the elderly do bruise easily. Be suspicious if a caregiver refuses to allow you to see the elderly person.
"It's kind of a red flag," Hafner said.
Emotional abuse can include belittling or controlling someone.
"A lot of elderly people are in a vulnerable state to where they can be intimidated," Hafner said, and their abuser will yell, ridicule or blame them for things. "Sad to say it happens, but it does."
Sometimes people purposely take advantage of those who are vulnerable, while sometimes the elderly get into trouble on their own. Hafner mentioned one incident in which a person had stockpiled multiple magazine subscriptions to enter a popular sweepstakes contest, not realizing no purchase was necessary. Some elderly write a check to every charity that asks for money, thinking it's a bill they need to pay.
"Families ask to have only personal mail delivered to mom's room," Barnes said. "Otherwise, she'll write [checks for] several hundred dollars to organizations. We can hold [junk mail] and the family will pick it up."
Hafner suggested family members keep an eye on their elderly loved ones, taking note if a lot of unnecessary goods or services pile up or if stuff is missing - they may be selling off possessions to pay bills, even not going to the doctor because they think they can't afford it, or not eating because they feel they don't deserve it or they don't want to be a bother to those delivering the meals. Those who lived through the Great Depression might stockpile food instead of eating it.
"Ask to see the checkbook," Hafner said, or suggest they have someone they trust look it over.
Some adults won't listen to their children, but will listen to an authority figure in their lives, such as doctors, lawyers, tax people, bankers, clergy, facility ombudsmen and the police.
One good resource is Middy Thomas, director of the Blue Earth Senior Center, said Hafner, adding that Thomas keeps up with the current scams and is a good clearinghouse of information.
Another good source is the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), Barnes said.
Concerns also can be directed to Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties at (507) 238-4757 or (507) 526-3265.
"Communication is key," Hafner said. "Visit frequently and see what's going on in their life. It goes a long way to staving off problems."


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AAA Michigan reports there's an ample supply of gas in the state as massive Hurricane Ike hit the Gulf Coast region.
The state auto club said that the statewide average for a gallon of self-serve regular fuel was up about 5 cents to $3.94 early Saturday from Friday morning. That's up about 20 cents from Monday.
AAA spokeswoman Nancy Cain said there were some reports of prices above $4 a gallon.
On Friday, Gov. Jennifer Granholm and Attorney General Mike Cox promised to monitor and swiftly deal with any gas gouging in the state. Hurricane Ike threatens some of the Gulf Coast's oil refineries.
Closing oil refineries because of the hurricane could lead to an eventual bump in gas prices at some point.
AAA surveys 2,800 Michigan gas stations daily.


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These days most of our wedding commissions are in far away places. Whilst we adore travelling, it leaves us with very little time for home. In fact, two years have passed since we've been back to our old stomping grounds in Brisbane, Australia. We can't tell you how excited we are to see our dear family and friends in January and spend quality time together.
As the years fly by, we've come to realise that we don't slow down nearly enough in order to appreciate the things in life that truly mean the most. Family.
We're making time for just a handful of Lifestyle Family Portrait sessions whilst we're in Australia for the month of January.
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Singer Miley Cyrus was the host and musical guest of "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, and kept her performances more subdued than her infamous antics at MTV's VMAs. TODAY's Erica Hill and Lester Hill interview E!'s Alicia Quarles about Cyrus' performance and other celebrity stories.


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CHERRY HILL TWP. — The owner of several vacation travel club companies with a history of consumer complaints was charged Monday with stealing more than $75,000 from consumers for vacation packages and travel benefits that were never provided, Attorney General Paula T. Dow said.
Daryl T. Turner, 39, of was arrested at his home here and charged with theft by deception.
It is alleged that since 2008, Turner, through his Evesham Township-based vacation travel companies, took payments from consumers and then failed to provide the contracted-for travel packages, or refund the money. Turner also allegedly failed to deliver various promotional items promised to consumers in return for their attendance at seminars. Turner is alleged to have used the corporate logos of airlines, hotels, and car rental companies in promotional materials without permission.
Under terms of a February agreement with the Office of the Attorney General and the state Division of Consumer Affairs, Turner is barred from doing business in the state for no less than five years and cannot open or operate any such business in the future without state approval. Under the agreement, Turner is responsible for over $2,188,000 in consumer restitution and $478,000 in civil penalties. Turner also is required to reimburse the state $419,780 for its attorneys' fees and investigative costs.
The vacation travel companies named as defendants in the state's civil lawsuit included Dreamworks Vacation Club, Dreamworks Vacations, Bentley Travel, Modern Destinations Unlimited, Blue Water, Vacation Clubs LLC d/b/a La Bonne Vie Travel, Five Points Travel Company, Dream Vacations International, Inc., and Away We Go Promotions, LLC.


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LOMAH (Location Of Miss And Hit) target systems use acoustic detectors to calculate the precise location of supersonic shots as they travel past. The systems can tackle both single shots and sustained bursts of ammunition within two meters of the LOMAH equipped target. They provide an effective and sustainable mechanism for testing and evaluating marksmanship performance.
Location of Miss and Hit
Sometimes referred to as PLS (Projectile Location System) or AMS (Automated Marking System), the Location Of Miss And Hit device works independently of the target medium, and graphically displays the location of the projectile as it hits or misses the target. Precise X and Y positions are displayed along with the graphical representation The LOMAH system is designed to be used either independently, or integrated with existing static or dynamic targets.
Typically a target or silhouette is used alongside the LOMAH system, but only as a target for the marksman to aim at. The LOMAH target system allows both supervisor and marksman to quickly gain feedback and evaluate performance. The technology allows for more efficient use of the firing range, and eliminates the requirement for scoring staff near the line of fire.
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A typical LOMAH target installation could include a range of stationary and moving targets with supporting Location Of Hit And Miss Technology. Lane discriminators may also be installed to verify the origin of each shot and ensure that shots are allocated to the correct shooter.
Theissen Training systems offer a comprehensive range of moving and stationary, indoor and outdoor targets, including targets for both infantry and tanks. These are supported by a selection of range control systems ranging from full mobile command vehicles for comprehensive RF control to Training Area Control Facility (TACF) controllers, laptops, portable controllers and rugged, handheld range control units.
Theissen supply a collection of supporting equipment such as explosive battlefield effects simulators, artificial smoke, light and sound-based simulation systems for added realism during combat training. They also stock ballistic shields for protection of training equipment in the firing range, power supplies and target system accessories.
Whatever your training needs, Theissen can advise on all aspects of training range design and installation. The company keep an extensive collection of spares, and a dedicated service department can help with everything from range maintenance to a complete overhaul of your training equipment. Contact Theissen Training Systems today to discuss your firing range requirements.


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With summer in its homestretch, Staten Island's back-to-school shoppers might be headed back to the drawing board.
According to the national "2008 Back to School Shopping Survey," conducted by accounting and consulting firm Deloitte & Touche, American families, who are still feeling the sting of recession and ever-rising gas prices, are planning to slow down their annual purchases of school supplies.
Seventy percent of those polled by the firm said they will spend less this year than last.
Several Staten Islanders, who are contending with steep price jumps for gas, milk and cigarettes, said they're planning to skimp through the upcoming school year.
"I'm cutting back a bit with everything going up," said Virginia Giambanco of Oakwood Heights. "I'm buying what we need, but nothing extra."
Most of those polled by Deloitte said they will spend less than $500, and more than half of that group vow it will be less than $250, according to the survey.
Just 22 percent of those polled nationally will spend more than $500.
But temptation is all around. Retailers will be offering sales, deals and discounts to sway even the most frugal shoppers.
Eighty-eight percent of people polled in the Deloitte survey said they planned to shop at discounters such as Wal-Mart, Kohl's or Target. Only 27 percent preferred department stores, which traditionally carry higher-priced merchandise, such as JC Penney, Macy's and Sears.
At Wal-Mart, the back-to-school theme is "Do the Math and Save." This year, the retailer began stocking its back-to-school merchandise a month early.
"We know people are shopping early so they can stretch their dollar," said Wal-Mart spokeswoman Shannon Frederick.
While some would say the bargains are a ploy to lure conservative spenders into stores, others are counting on a late-summer sales push.
"I'm just looking for the biggest sales," Bay Terrace resident Maryann Mignoli said, as she lugged a bag of back-to-school clothes out of Kohl's in Mariners Harbor.
With her daughters Serena, 7, and Gianna, 8, still in elementary school, Mrs. Mignoli said she dreads the idea of schools asking families to buy anything else for classes.
"I bought what I could to last them through the year, but I don't even want to think about what to buy next," she said. "Soon, they are going to ask us to bring in toilet paper."
Lisa Maldonado of South Beach believes she's found shelter from high prices in the parochial school system. Her children attend Immaculate Conception School in Stapleton. The school is offering to purchase for each student what they need to get through the semester for a set price, said Mrs. Maldonado.
"I pay, like, 200 bucks and they buy all the supplies that I need," she said. "All I have to buy is a backpack."
Despite all the number-crunching, sales pitches and analysis, some locals plan to stick to their guns. Lisa Williams of West Brighton scoffed at the idea of altering her shopping regimen.
"I'm not changing at all," she said.
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Louisiana is one of a few states that does not have its own minimum wage on the books. Instead, it abides by the federal minimum wage, set at $7.25 per hour for most workers.
A few Democratic state legislators recently introduced bills to establish a minimum wage in Louisiana for the first time. The state wage floors being proposed would all start above the current federal standard and fall in the range of $8.25 to $10.10 per hour.
The wage proposals have some high-profile opposition. Gov. Bobby Jindal and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, arguably the state's most powerful lobby group, are both against implementing a minimum wage in Louisiana.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Ruth C. Morey of Bethlehem. Pa. died peacefully with her family nearby on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, Pa. She was 89.
She was born in Reading, Pa. on Jan. 8, 1923 to her loving parents, Bard and Catherine Houck Moran. She grew up in Bernardsville and spent most of her life in Far Hills and Somerville.
Mrs. Morey was a real estate agent employed by Weichert Real Estate in Clinton for 20 years. She was the first woman in the state of New Jersey to be honored with inclusion in the One Million Dollar Sales Club.
During the 1970s, Ruth owned and operated the Dinner Bell Restaurant in Somerville, for several years putting long hours in from sun up to sundown.
Ruth's passions included cooking and attending cooking schools throughout Europe and in Bucks County, Pa.; sport fishing in the Caribbean with her second husband, Bob; antiquing and restoring and refinishing antiques; and creating beautiful needlework and knitted objects. Ruth enjoyed her affiliation with the historic Clinton Library, where she was involved in its restoration.
Ruth's ancestors, the Bards, were founders of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y. and Columbia Presbyterian Medical School in New York City.
She was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Gordon Pierce, who died in 1979. She married her second husband, Robert Arthur Morey, in January 1987 and spent her happiest years with him, especially on their beautiful 110-acre farm in Lenhartsville, Pa. with their sheepdog, Lily. Robert Morey passed away in August 2004. Besides her husbands, and her parents, whom she was very close to, she was predeceased by two siblings, Donald Moran and Elizabeth Gareth.
Ruth is survived by three loving children, Robert Bard Pierce and his wife, Bunny, of Clinton, Rusty Bard Piece of Ponte Vedra, Fla. and Rande Bard Piece and his wife, Patty, of Brodheadsville, Pa.; six adored grandchildren, Robert Bard Piece, Carolyn Bard Pierce Johnson, Kelly Bard Pierce, Emily Pierce, Matthew Pierce and Charlie Pierce; and one great-granddaughter, Colette Bard Johnson.
Services: Funeral service at the Layton Funeral Home, 475 Main St., Bedminster, on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. Entombment following at Somerset Hills Memorial Park, Basking Ridge. Calling hours at the funeral home Tuesday, 5-8 p.m.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association.


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The Sun is setting slowly. But there's no stopping the sunset.
Database titan Oracle (Nasdaq: ORCL ) has received clearance from American antitrust regulators to go ahead with its $7.4 billion acquisition of Sun Microsystems (Nasdaq: JAVA ) . It seems like the combination of Oracle's market-leading database products plus Sun's MySQL alternative isn't quite a monopoly. I bet Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT ) would like to argue otherwise, but it's too late now. The only serious hurdle left to clear is antitrust clearance from European regulators.
That's not exactly the same thing as closing the deal, but we're getting pretty darn close. You could still buy some Sun stock, wait for final approval, and reap a 1.5% return on your investment. The fact that the stock still trades below Oracle's $9.50-per-share buyout price means that a few shareholders still expect the deal to fall through. But I wouldn't advise anybody to short the stock or buy put options today. Chances are that Sun will set in Larry Ellison's backyard.
This has been a low-drama deal so far, and I don't expect that to change. IBM (NYSE: IBM ) was courting Sun for a while, but since Oracle laid up its dowry and bought a wedding band, there has been precious little controversy around the whole process. I mean, rivals like Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ ) are trying to swipe a few disgruntled Sun customers out of Oracle's waiting arms, but that's only to be expected.
If you want high drama, you could take a look at the Data Domain saga, where NetApp (Nasdaq: NTAP ) and EMC (NYSE: EMC ) slung escalating bids and disparaging press releases at each other for months before the little storage efficiency expert nestled up beside big, bad EMC. And some buyouts were just never meant to happen.
So the Sun deal is just about done. Oracle is becoming the Big Blue 2.0 that Sun always wanted to be, but never had the scale to pull off. Its hardware, software, and databases are all under one roof.
Where's the next big buyout in tech? There are plenty of hungry giants out there with cash to spare, and the next blockbuster deal can't be too far off. In the meantime, you can read up on recent merger activity below. Or leave a comment on whether you think this deal actually makes sense; are Oracle and Sun a match made in heaven, or is Larry Ellison creating a monster he can't control?


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Fulton, NY -- It was just another long weekend in the lives of the folks who toil at public works department in Fulton. Commissioner Dan O'Brien said his crews of 26 guys were out all weekend plowing and salting the 55 miles of roads in the city during a stretch when 2 to 3½ feet of snow fell.
"This was pretty normal for us," O'Brien said. "The guys are used to being hit with snow of this amount."
The total amount of snow that fell varied, depending on whom you ask. Paul Cardinali, who has been collecting weather information since 1958, said he measured 28 inches from Friday night through Monday morning. But O'Brien said his worker who measured at the Fulton Water Works building had a total of 43.5 inches for the same time period.
Cardinali said he thinks the difference comes from how often measurements are taken. He checks every six hours, while the DPW worker does it every hour. The snow has compacted more during the six-hour measurements, which gives a lower reading.
By Monday morning, the roads were ready for the back-to-work and school crowds. Fulton schools opened as normal Monday morning after the long holiday break. "It stopped early enough to get everything plowed for school," said city schools Superintendent William Lynch. "The city did a great job."