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Valley Communications Center: Cell phones not always reliable when calling 911
Valley Communications Center 911 dispatchers are relentless in their efforts to assist in emergencies, but technology sometimes hampers progress.
The dispatch center sends police, firefighters and medics to Auburn, Renton, Tukwila, Kent, Federal Way and several other smaller towns south of White Center to the Pierce County border. The center is owned by multiple partner cities and receives approximately 600,000 calls per year and 120 calls per person per each 10-hour shift worked, Valley Communications supervisor Vonnie Mayer said.
But one should not assume that a call placed to 911 will give dispatchers all the needed information to adequately and quickly respond to the emergency. Cell phones make locating a person harder, Mayer said.
"I love my cell phone, but it's not as approximate as they'd like you to believe," she said.
When a call is placed from a landline, Valley Communications is able to view the address from which the call is placed. But cell phones do not work this way. Signals bounce off the nearest cell site tower and an approximate location of the caller is provided to the dispatch center.
Depending on the cell phone carrier and the phone's technology, the actual location of someone in need can be feet or miles from that relayed to 911, Mayer said. If the person is unable to provide an address, dispatchers' jobs can get tough. They must use other means for locating the caller.
"We are little detectives at times," Mayer said.
She referred to the September 2007 incident in Maple Valley, when Tanya Rider, 33, went missing after her vehicle left the road and traveled down a steep ravine off State Highway 169 near Renton. Rider used her cell phone to call for help, but the technology provided emergency responders a location three to five miles from the actual crash scene, according to a Sept. 28 Associated Press article. She was eventually located by King County Sheriff's Office investigators eight days later.
Tracing the phone number back to its last registered address is a first step in trying to find the caller, Mayer said. But this does not always work. Some people forget to update their customer information with their phone carrier when they move. Others, like Rider, are not calling from home.
"We are very quick. We are very concise," Mayer said. "However, we have to have a good address."
If the caller stays on the phone, dispatchers may ultimately ask the caller to describe the surroundings, Mayer said. Any detail helps. Pay attention to road signs and landmarks when in unfamiliar territories, she said. Valley Communications employees do not give up easily, but their attempts to locate a person calling from a cell phone are not always successful.
"We will go until we've exhausted everything," Mayer said. "Sometimes we find people. Sometimes we don't."
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19 CFR Part 163, Appendix to Part 163 - Interim (a)(1)(A) List
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Appendix to Part 163—Interim (a)(1)(A) List
List of Records Required for the Entry of Merchandise
General Information
(1) Section 508 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1508), sets forth the general recordkeeping requirements for Customs-related activities. Section 509 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1509) sets forth the procedures for the production and examination of those records (which includes, but is not limited to, any statement, declaration, document, or electronically generated or machine readable data).
(2) Section 509(a)(1)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended by title VI of Public Law 103-182, commonly referred to as the Customs Modernization Act (19 U.S.C. 1509(a)(1)(A)), requires the production, within a reasonable time after demand by the Customs Service is made (taking into consideration the number, type and age of the item demanded) if "such record is required by law or regulation for the entry of the merchandise (whether or not the Customs Service required its presentation at the time of entry)." Section 509(e) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended by Public Law 103-182 (19 U.S.C. 1509(e)) requires the Customs Service to identify and publish a list of the records and entry information that is required to be maintained and produced under subsection (a)(1)(A) of section 509 (19 U.S.C. 1509(a)(1)(A)). This list is commonly referred to as "the (a)(1)(A) list."
(3) The Customs Service has tried to identify all the presently required entry information or records on the following list. However, as automated programs and new procedures are introduced, these may change. In addition, errors and omissions to the list may be discovered upon further review by Customs officials or the trade. Pursuant to section 509(g), the failure to produce listed records or information upon reasonable demand may result in penalty action or liquidation or reliquidation at a higher rate than entered. A recordkeeping penalty may not be assessed if the listed information or records are transmitted to and retained by Customs.
(4) Other recordkeeping requirements: The importing community and Customs officials are reminded that the (a)(1)(A) list only pertains to records or information required for the entry of merchandise. An owner, importer, consignee, importer of record, entry filer, or other party who imports merchandise, files a drawback claim or transports or stores bonded merchandise, any agent of the foregoing, or any person whose activities require them to file a declaration or entry, is also required to make, keep and render for examination and inspection records (including, but not limited to, statements, declarations, documents and electronically generated or machine readable data) which pertain to any such activity or the information contained in the records required by the Tariff Act in connection with any such activity, and are normally kept in the ordinary course of business. While these records are not subject to administrative penalties, they are subject to examination and/or summons by Customs officers. Failure to comply could result in the imposition of significant judicially imposed penalties and denial of import privileges.
(5) The following list does not replace entry requirements, but is merely provided for information and reference. In the case of the list conflicting with regulatory or statutory requirements, the latter will govern.
List of Records and Information Required for the Entry of Merchandise
The following records (which include, but are not limited to, any statement, declaration, document, or electronically generated or machine readable data) are required by law or regulation for the entry of merchandise and are required to be maintained and produced to Customs upon reasonable demand (whether or not Customs required their presentation at the time of entry). Information may be submitted to Customs at the time of entry in a Customs authorized electronic or paper format. Not every entry of merchandise requires all of the following information. Only those records or information applicable to the entry requirements for the merchandise in question will be required/mandatory. The list may be amended as Customs reviews its requirements and continues to implement the Customs Modernization Act. When a record or information is filed with and retained by Customs, the record is not subject to recordkeeping penalties, although the underlying backup or supporting information from which it is obtained may also be subject to the general record retention regulations and examination or summons pursuant to 19 U.S.C. 1508 and 1509. (All references, unless otherwise indicated, are to the current edition of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations, as amended by subsequent Federal Register documents.)
I. General list of records required for most entries. Information shown with an asterisk (*) is usually on the appropriate form and filed with and retained by Customs:
§§ 141.11 through 141.15Evidence of right to make entry (airway bill/bill of lading or *carrier certificate, etc.) when goods are imported on a common carrier
§ 141.19* Declaration of entry (usually contained on the entry summary or warehouse entry)
§ 141.32Power of attorney (when required by regulations)
§ 141.54Consolidated shipments authority to make entry (if this procedure is utilized)
§ 142.3Packing list (where appropriate)
§ 142.4Bond information (except if 10.101 or 142.4(c) applies)
Parts 4, 18, 122, 123* Vessel, Vehicle or Air Manifest (filed by the carrier)
II. The following records or information are required by § 141.61 on Customs Form (CF) 3461 or CF 7533 or the regulations cited. Information shown with an asterisk (*) is contained on the appropriate form and/or otherwise filed with and retained by Customs:
§§ 142.3, 142.3a* Entry Number
* Entry Type Code
* Elected Entry Date
* Port Code
§ 142.4* Bond information
§§ 141.61, 142.3a* Broker/Importer Filer Number
§§ 141.61, 142.3* Ultimate Consignee Name and Number/street address of premises to be delivered
§ 141.61* Importer of Record Number
* Country of Origin
§ 141.11* IT/BL/AWB Number and Code
* Arrival Date
§ 141.61* Carrier Code
* Voyage/Flight/Trip
* Vessel Code/Name
* Manufacturer ID Number (for AD/CVD must be actual mfr.)
* Location of Goods-Code(s)/Name(s)
* U.S. Port of Unlading
* General Order Number (only when required by the regulations)
§ 142.6* Description of Merchandise
§ 142.6* HTSUSA Number
§ 142.6* Manifest Quantity
* Total Value
* Signature of Applicant
III. In addition to the information listed above, the following records or items of information are required by law and regulation for the entry of merchandise and are presently required to be produced by the importer of record at the time the Customs Form 7501 is filed:
§ 141.61* Entry Summary Date
§ 141.61* Entry Date
§ 142.3* Bond Number, Bond Type Code and Surety code
§ 142.3* Ultimate Consignee Address
§ 141.61* Importer of Record Name and Address
§ 141.61* Exporting Country and Date Exported
* I.T. (In-bond) Entry Date (for IT Entries only)
* Mode of Transportation (MOT Code)
§ 141.61* Importing Carrier Name
§ 141.82Conveyance Name/Number
* Foreign Port of Lading
* Import Date and Line Numbers
* Reference Number
* HTSUS Number
§ 141.61* Identification number for merchandise subject to Anti-dumping or Countervailing duty order (ADA/CVD Case Number)
§ 141.61* Gross Weight
* Manifest Quantity
§ 141.61* Net Quantity in HTSUSA Units
§ 141.61* Entered Value, Charges, and Relationship
§ 141.61* Applicable HTSUSA Rate, ADA/CVD Rate, I.R.C. Rate, and/or Visa Number, Duty, I.R. Tax, and Fees (e.g. HMF, MPF, Cotton)
§ 141.61Non-Dutiable Charges
§ 141.61* Signature of Declarant, Title, and Date
* Textile Category Number
§ 141.83, 141.86Invoice information which includes, e.g., date, number, merchandise (commercial product) description, quantities, values, unit price, trade terms, part, model, style, marks and numbers, name and address of foreign party responsible for invoicing, kind of currency
Terms of Sale
Shipping Quantities
Shipping Units of Measurements
Manifest Description of Goods
Foreign Trade Zone Designation and Status
Designation (if applicable)
Indication of Eligibility for Special Access Program (9802/GSP/CBI)
Part 141Corrected Commercial Invoice
141.86 (e)Packing List
177.8* Binding Ruling Identification Number (or a copy of the ruling)
§ 10.102Duty Free Entry Certificate (9808.00.30009 HTS)
§ 10.108Lease Statement
IV. Documents/records or information required for entry of special categories of merchandise (the listed documents or information is only required for merchandise entered [or required to be entered] in accordance with the provisions of the sections of 19 CFR [the Customs Regulations] listed). These are in addition to any documents/records or information required by other agencies in their regulations for the entry of merchandise:
§ 4.14CF 226 Information for vessel repairs, parts and equipment
§ 7.3(f)CF 3229 Origin certificate for insular possessions Shipper's and importer's declaration for insular possessions
Part 10Documents required for entry of articles exported and returned:
§§ 10.1 through 10.6Foreign shipper's declaration or master's certificate, declaration for free entry by owner, importer or consignee
§ 10.7Certificate from foreign shipper for reusable containers
§ 10.8Declaration of person performing alterations or repairs
Declaration for non-conforming merchandise
§ 10.9Declaration of processing
§ 10.24Declaration by assembler Endorsement by importer
§§ 10.31, 10.35Documents required for Temporary Importations Under Bond:
Information required, Bond or Carnet
§ 10.36Lists for samples, professional equipment, theatrical effects
Documents required for Instruments of International Traffic:
§ 10.41Application, Bond or TIR carnet
Note: additional 19 U.S.C. 1508 records: see § 10.41b(e)
§ 10.43Documents required for exempt organizations
§ 10.46Request from head of agency for 9808.00.10 or 9808.00.20 HTSUS treatment
Documents required for works of art
§ 10.48Declaration of artist, seller or shipper, curator, etc.
§§ 10.49, 10.52Declaration by institution
§ 10.53Declaration by importer
USFWS Form 3-177, if appropriate
§§ 10.59, 10.63Documents/CF 5125 for withdrawal of ship supplies
§§ 10.66, 10.67Declarations for articles exported and returned
§§ 10.68, 10.69Documents for commercial samples, tools, theatrical effects
§§ 10.70, 10.71Purebred breeding certificate
§ 10.84Automotive Products certificate
§ 10.90Master records and metal matrices: detailed statement of cost of production
§ 10.98Declarations for copper fluxing material
§ 10.99Declaration of non-beverage ethyl alcohol, ATF permit
§§ 10.101 through 10.102Stipulation for government shipments and/or certification for government duty-free entries, etc.
§ 10.107Report for rescue and relief equipment
§ 10.905PTPA records that the importer may have in support of a PTPA claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's certification
15 CFR part 301Requirements for entry of scientific and educational apparatus
§ 10.121Certificate from the U.S. Department of State for visual/auditory materials
§ 10.134Declaration of actual use (When classification involves actual use)
§ 10.138End Use Certificate
§§ 10.171 through 10.178Documents, etc. required for entries of GSP merchandise, GSP Declaration (plus supporting documentation)
§ 10.174Evidence of direct shipment
§ 10.179Certificate of importer of crude petroleum
§ 10.180Certificate of fresh, chilled or frozen beef
§ 10.183Civil aircraft parts/simulator documentation and certifications
§§ 10.191 through 10.198Documents, etc. required for entries of CBI merchandise, CBI declaration of origin (plus supporting information)
§ 10.194Evidence of direct shipment
§ 10.199Documents, etc. required for duty-free entry of spirituous beverages produced in Canada from CBI rum, declaration of Canadian processor (plus supporting information)
§ 10.216AGOA Textile Certificate of Origin and supporting records
§ 10.226CBTPA Textile Certificate of Origin and supporting records
§ 10.228CBTPA Declaration of Compliance for brassieres
§ 10.236CBTPA Non-textile Certificate of Origin and supporting records
§ 10.246ATPDEA Textile Certificate of Origin
§ 10.248ATPDEA Declaration of Compliance for Brassieres
§ 10.256ATPDEA Non-textile Certificate of Origin
†[§ 10.306Evidence of direct shipment for CFTA]
†[§ 10.307Documents, etc. required for entries under CFTA Certificate of origin of CF 353]
[†CFTA provisions are suspended while NAFTA remains in effect. See part 181]
§ 10.410US-CFTA Certification of origin and supporting records.
§ 10.512SFTA records that the importer may have in support of a SFTA claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's supporting statement if previously required by the port director.
§ 10.522SFTA TPL Certificate of eligibility.
§ 10.585CAFTA-DR records that the importer may have in support of a CAFTA-DR claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's certification.
§ 10.704 US-JFTA records that the importer may have in support of a US-JFTA claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's declaration.
§ 10.765MFTA records that the importer may have in support of a MFTA claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's declaration.
§ 10.805BFTA records that the importer may have in support of a BFTA claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's declaration.
§ 10.820BFTA TPL certificate of eligibility.
§ 10.821BFTA TPL declaration.
§ 10.848HOPE Act Declaration of Compliance.
§ 10.865OFTA records that the importer may have in support of an OFTA claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's declaration.
§ 10.883OFTA TPL certificate of eligibility.
§ 10.884OFTA TPL declaration.
§ 10.1005UKFTA records that the importer may have in support of a UKFTA claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's certification.
§ 10.2003-10.2007PANTPA records that the importer may have in support of a PANTPA claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's certification.
§ 10.3005CTPA records that the importer may have in support of a CTPA claim for preferential tariff treatment, including an importer's certification.
§ 12.6European Community cheese affidavit
§ 12.7HHS permit for milk or cream importation
§ 12.11Notice of arrival for plant and plant products
§ 12.17APHIS Permit animal viruses, serums and toxins
§ 12.21HHS license for viruses, toxins, antitoxins, etc. for treatment of man
§ 12.23Notice of claimed investigational exemption for a new drug
§§ 12.26 through 12.31Necessary permits from APHIS, FWS & foreign government certificates when required by the applicable regulation
§ 12.33Chop list, proforma invoice and release permit from HHS
§ 12.34Certificate of match inspection and importer's declaration
§ 12.43Certificate of origin/declarations for goods made by forced labor, etc.
§ 12.61Shipper's declaration, official certificate for seal and otter skins
§§ 12.73, 12.80Motor vehicle declarations
§ 12.85Boat declarations (CG-5096) and USCG exemption
§ 12.91FDA form 2877 and required declarations for electronics products
§ 12.99Declarations for switchblade knives
§§ 12.104 through 12.104iCultural property declarations, statements and certificates of origin
§§ 12.105 through 12.109Pre-Columbian monumental and architectural sculpture and murals
Certificate of legal exportation
Evidence of exemption
§ 12.110Pesticides, etc. notice of arrival
§§ 12.118 through 12.127Toxic substances: TSCA statements
§ 12.140(b) and (c)Canadian-issued Export Permit, Certificate of Origin issued by Canada's Maritime Lumber Bureau.
§ 12.142Softwood Lumber Importer Declaration Supporting Documentation, Softwood Lumber Home Packages and Kits Documentation.
§ 12.151Documentation supporting importer's certification on jadeite, rubies, or articles of jewelry containing jadeite or rubies, including an exporter's certification.
§ 12.152Kimberley Process Certificate for rough diamonds.
§ 54.5Declaration by importer of use of certain metal articles
§ 54.6(a)Re-Melting Certificate
§ 102.25NAFTA textile requirements
Part 113, Appendix B—Bond to Indemnify Complainant Under Section 337, Tariff Act of 1930, as Amended
Part 114Carnets (serves as entry and bond document where applicable)
Part 115Container certificate of approval
Part 128Express consignments
§ 128.21* Manifests with required information (filed by carrier)
§§ 132.15, 132.17Export certificates, respectively, for beef or sugar-containing products subject to tariff-rate quota.
§ 132.18License, or written authorization, as applicable, for worsted wool fabric subject to tariff-rate quota
§ 132.23Acknowledgment of delivery for mailed items subject to quota
§§ 133.21(e), 133.22(c)(3) and 133.23(e)Consent from trademark or trade name holder to import otherwise restricted goods
§§ 134.25, 134.36Certificate of marking; notice to repacker
§ 141.88Computed value information
§ 141.89Additional invoice information required for certain classes of merchandise including, but not limited to:
Textile Entries: Quota charge Statement, if applicable including Style Number, Article Number and Product
Steel Entries: Ordering specifications, including but not limited to, all applicable industry standards and mill certificates, including but not limited to, chemical composition.
§ 143.13Documents required for appraisement entries Bills, statements of costs of production Value declaration
§ 143.23Informal entry: commercial invoice plus declaration
§ 144.12Warehouse entry information
§ 145.11Customs Declaration for Mail, Invoice
§ 145.12Mail entry information (CF 3419 is completed by Customs but formal entry may be required.)
Part 148Supporting documents for personal importations
Part 151, subpart BScale Weight
Part 151, subpart BSugar imports sampling/lab information (Chemical Analysis)
Part 151, subpart CPetroleum imports sampling/lab information Out turn Report 24. to 25—Reserved
Part 151, subpart EWool and Hair invoice information, additional documents
Part 151, subpart FCotton invoice information, additional documents
§ 181.22NAFTA Certificate of origin and supporting records
19 U.S.C. 1356kCoffee Form O (currently suspended)
Other Federal and State Agency Documents
State and Local Government Records
Other Federal Agency Records (See 19 CFR part 12, 19 U.S.C. 1484, 1499)
Licenses, Authorizations, Permits
Foreign Trade Zones
§ 146.32Supporting documents to CF 214
[T.D. 98-56, 63 FR 32946, June 16, 1998]
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text: On May 20–21, 1927, the Spirit of Saint Louis became the first plane to fly nonstop from New York to Paris. This video shows the plane and its pilot, Charles Lindbergh. The plane was a modified five-seat passenger plane, adapted for long-distance flight, with the passenger seats replaced by extra fuel tanks. Gains in flying time came at a cost: as one can see, Lindbergh had to dress heavily to stay warm in the cold, thin air.


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Depending on how long you have been around, Dish has gone through different naming systems(why I don't know). Dish had the America's Top xxx packages in the past, changed the package names, to Bronze, Silver and Gold, and now Have changed them back to America's Top xxx Packages(Metal colors never did make much sense). Gold package is now America's Top 250.
You paid $10 for the HD versions of the SD channels in your package, and paid $10 more for Platinum which were channels that didn't have a SD counterpart. Last August, they combined them so if you had Gold, Silver and Bronze+(I believe on the Bronze level) you could get your HD level and Platinum channels for $10 instead of $10 each.
Platinum channels in the 361 and up to 394 currently, and you wont find the Platinum channels in the 9xxx area as, 361-394 are there original mappings.
94xx channels are the orignal mappings for the HD channels, but you can use a feature to map them down to their SD counterparts, or map them down and block out the SD counterpart so you only see 1 channel.
I personally map down, and then lock out the SD channel. ie, ESPN, channel 140 is mapped down from 9424, but instead of seeing a HD and a SD version of 140, I lock out the SD version of 140. Its easy to do as the HD is labled HD. I don't see a reason to learn a new channel number, when I am already used to it. I hardly ever use the 94xx channels at all, using the map downs also make it real easy to spot a new HD channel, as Dish doen't always announce new Channels, and when you see two channel 135's you know Dish has added new channels.
So if I have the "Everything pack" and sub to the "Plat HD", do I have all the HD channels or do I need to add another package.


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The board oversees the Alumni Association's efforts to engage, advance and support the campus community and its students and alumni through a variety of programs, services and awards, as well as opportunities for volunteerism and advocacy.
Members of the board of directors are elected based on their demonstrated leadership, involvement, support and commitment to UMass Amherst and the Alumni Association.
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Geri Fallo's Concerts In Sinatra Park series hosted "She Rocks," featuring four female-fronted local bands, while Guitar Bar put together a showcase for some of the music store's prize students at Mulligan's on First Street. And just up the street at Northern Soul, three local bands entertained a packed house.
Just another quiet weeknight in the Mile Square City.
At Sinatra Park, the bill kicked off with a real treat in the Pretty Babies, a (mostly) female tribute to Blondie fronted by Hoboken chanteuse Tammy Faye Starlight. With her husband Keith Hartel (whom she kept introducing as "Gregg Allman" because of his long, straight blonde hair) on keyboards, Tammy Faye and her female cohorts came dressed to kill, impersonating the classic punk band during its early CBGB era.
With an acid wit and the presence of a true diva, Tammy Faye has paid tribute to stars as diverse as the Velvet Underground's muse Nico and Tammy Wynette. Last year, she and Keith brought the Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers back to life at Sinatra Park; this time around, the Pretty Babies ripped through some Blondie's best remembered melodies, from the early punk tune "X-Offender" ("this is the deep album cut for all you ex-Maxwell's people out there," Tammy Faye told the crowd) to breakout hits like "Call Me" and "Heart Of Glass."
Hoboken Now recently chatted with Alice Genese and Karyn Kuhl about their Maxwell's memories, but both Hoboken residents proved they're still very much of the moment with powerful performances by their current bands. Genese may be best known as the hard-rocking bassists in bands like Sexpod and Gutbank, as well as her work touring with psychedelic punk pioneers Psychic TV. But as Alice KG, singing and playing guitar and backed by a trio that includes her son Jesse on bass, Genese evinces a much softer side of her persona, performing achingly personal folk songs that recall the confessional tone of artists like Eliott Smith and Joni Mitchell.
Alice KG's quiet and introspective ballads proved the perfect palette cleanser between the bubblegum punk of the Pretty Babies and the effervescent folk-pop of Hoboken's The Fave, who followed. Jaime and Dom DellaFave's sibling harmonies and the band's repertoire of catchy melodies once earned them the dubious title of "the most underappreciated band in Hoboken," but that certainly wasn't the case at Sinatra Park, where a very appreciative crowd of young and old clapped and "whoo-whoo'ed" along to the group's catchy tunes. The evening ended with a set of bluesy rock by Karyn Kuhl and her band but unfortunately, Northern Soul beckoned.
This night's bill included the Simon & Garfunkle-ish folk duo Mule Music and an engaging set of covers by Marty Lowe & Alex Sheen, but the highlight of the evening was the debut of the new Hudson County-based group Good Night Moon.
"They came in and played the open mic here recently and just blew me away," said Entwistle. "So when we had a last minute cancellation for tonight, I invited them to come and do a real set. They've got a great sound that has a little country, a little folk, and a little punk mixed in."
The quartet barely fit on Northern Soul's tiny stage, bringing guitars, bass and drums, as well as keyboards and an electronic drum pad. The band's two frontmen switched off on lead vocals and rotated between acoustic and electric guitars, bass, and keyboards. While the set suggested Good Night Moon is still searching to find its sound, with a mix of jammy, country, pop, and punk, the band did impress with a spirited cover of Bob Dylan's "Isis."
The Concerts In Sinatra Park series concludes its summer run next Thursday, August 22, with guitarist Julio Fernandez and friends performing an evening of jazz, soul, and funk. Tom Vincent & the Romance Commandos will perform a free concert on Wednesday, August 21, at Church Square Park (between 4th and 5th Streets between Garden and Willow.) Both concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
Northern Soul hosts The Sensational Blues Wonders and Scarecrow Collection on Thursday, August 22, and two sets by Monica Lee & Eric Storm on Saturday, August 24. Those shows begin at 8 p.m. and are free (21+ only.)


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ProgressIt is good to see you again, <class>. I had not expected you to return. Alas, you have proven yourself a brave and honorable soldier of the Frostwolf.
Your time has come again, <name>. You have earned a new ranking and as such, a new insignia denoting this rise in stature.
Present your insignia.
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Go, <name>! Continue your defense of the Frostwolf. This war must be won! For Drek'Thar! For the Warchief!
Go, <name>! Continue your defense of the Frostwolf. This war must be won! For Drek'Thar! For the Warchief!
RewardsYou will receive: (or 18 28 50 if completed at level 110)
|Frostwolf Insignia Rank 3
GainsUpon completion of this quest you will gain:
- 8,190 experience
- 250 reputation with Frostwolf Clan
- 250 reputation with Orgrimmar
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The SEC has made a name for itself in having the most speed in college football and LSU has garnered the reputation of producing the most dominant defensive linemen in all of college football. Having 13 defensive linemen drafted into the NFL over the past 10 years awards you that kind of high praise.
However, when a position such as that is the face of the Tiger's program, there is no doubt coach [Les] Miles is going to be very selective in which defensive line prospects are fortunate enough to land offers. Pahokee High School product Richard Ash must have done something right as he is one of the few defensive line prospects to have received an offer so far and also happens to be one of the few prospects the LSU staff has been following for nearly a year now.
TigerRag.com caught up with the 4-Star prospect for a back-to-school update.
"School started for us last Tuesday," Ash informed. "I liked coming back because I get to see my friends more and I'm ready to take things to the next level. I know once this year is over I'm going to miss them when I go away to school, but I'll see some of them again on (NFL) draft day."
The smooth-talking, 6-foot-4, 270-pound monster claimed not only is he ready for college, but he is ready for his senior season to begin.
"We have a scrimmage this Friday and then our first real game is next week," Ash stated. "I feel good about my team and myself. I'm entering this season confident in what I can do and I'm looking to prove a lot of people wrong.
"Some people have been talking bad about me around here and spreading rumors," Ash added. "They've been saying how I'm good enough to go to small school like FIU, but I'm not good enough to have offers from some of the major programs that I have offers from. I'm going to show those people as well as the schools I go against this year how dominant I can be and I'm going to destroy everything in front of me."
There are several programs that have invested faith in Ash's abilities by extending him an offer, but Ash has narrowed his list down to just five universities, but is seriously considering only three.
"I like West Virginia and I will be visiting them on September 12th for a game against East Carolina," Ash said. "Then I'm going to take an official visit to LSU for their game against Florida and then maybe to a couple of other games there on unofficial visits. I like LSU because I've seen how many defensive linemen they've put in the NFL. When I was down there, I saw the wall with all of their All-Americans and all of the guys in the league.
"I also like USC because I have a really good relationship with their defensive line coach and they're also known for having a good defense," Ash continued. "Other than those three, I'm considering Oklahoma State, UCLA, and Minnesota."
Note: When asked if he thought he had the ability to add his name to LSU's wall of fame and to also take himself to the NFL, Ash responded, "I don't think I can, I know I can".


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CLINTON TWP. — Seven hardy birders braved the cold and wind on Sunday morning, Feb. 17, to join a pair of volunteer guides on the banks of Round Valley Reservoir to see what could be seen.
With the assistance of guides John DeMarrais of Quakertown and Allan Rennie of Califon, they watched a young bald eagle terrorize several varieties of water fowl without securing a meal. Rennie's wife, Barbara, lists the species found for each of the monthly birding sessions. The Feb. 17 species list included cardinal, ruddy duck, lesser scaup, coot, common merganser, bufflehead, widgeon, mallard, ring-billed gull, mockingbird, crow, and, of course, Canada goose.
The two men usually conduct a free birding session at the reservoir on the third Sunday of each month, 9-11 a.m., but the March session is scheduled for the 10th. Bring binoculars and wear sensible shoes.
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South Whidbey fire boat still in need of a name
The new $500,000, 32-foot marine response catamaran for South Whidbey Fire/EMS needs a name.
Originally, the fire protection district hoped it would find some inspiration from school children on South Whidbey. But after a couple of months of a naming contest with only two submissions, Chief Rusty Palmer said the district will look elsewhere.
Palmer said a couple of possible names were submitted at a recent all-district meeting. They hope also to get suggestions from the community.
The boat, manufactured almost entirely in the Freeland shop of North Cross Aluminum, may be in service as soon as April 1.
A recent overheating issue arose, said Palmer, that required the expansion tank for the cooling system be moved closer to the engine.
"We've just got to wait until that's resolved [before it can go into active service]," Palmer said.
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ALLEN PARK -- Here are a few notes and observations from Thursday's Detroit Lions training camp practice.
• I know the MLive crowd will have trouble accepting the notion, but center Dominic Raiola really seems to be benefiting from the weight he added this offseason. He more than held his own in a one-on-one, pass-rush drill against defensive tackle C.J. Mosley. Then, during team drills, Raiola managed to flatten rookie Devin Taylor coming inside on a twist from the left defensive end spot.
• Otherwise, Taylor had an impressive day. As I wrote earlier, he's working on incorporating a bull rush into his repertoire. With how well he's been executing it, you'd think it's been his go-to move for years.
In the one-on-one, pass-rush drill, Taylor won both snaps against offensive tackle Jason Fox, getting his hands into the chest of Fox quickly and driving the veteran back into the quarterback.
• Also from that one-on-one session, Riley Reiff and Ezekiel Ansah split victories in their two extremely physical reps. Reiff got into his stance quickly on the first snap, anchored and neutralized the rookie with his hands. On the second rep, Ansah made an inside move and was able to dive to take out the tackling dummy in the center of the pocket.
• The Lions switched up to a full-line drill after the one-on-one segment. It was impressive to see the defensive line use its strength and size to collapse the pocket repeatedly. The group was really focusing on twists and stunts during these early portions of practice, including individual drills.
• The receivers and defensive backs also worked against each other in individual drills. The best play belonged to Patrick Edwards, who got a half step on cornerback DeQuan Menzie on a go route down the right sideline and made a diving reception.
• First-team reps went to Jason Fox at right tackle, Dylan Gandy at right guard, Ashlee Palmer at outside linebacker, Taylor at defensive end and the returning Ron Bartell at cornerback.
Rookie Darius Slay had taken all the reps with the top group with Bartell out, but conceded those back to the veteran on Thursday. The Lions may have intended to split the reps, but Slay rolled his ankle early in the day.
As for Palmer, it was the first time the Lions broke the rotation with him, Travis Lewis and Tahir Whitehead. Thursday should have been Whitehead's day, possibly indicating that Palmer is taking the lead in that race.
• There were some big hits delivered in practice today, mostly to the running backs. Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh both busted up running plays in the backfield, popping Joique Bell and Reggie Bush.
Bell took another big blow in the secondary from veteran safety Chris Hope. Bush also took another shot, getting lit up by linebacker Stephen Tulloch in the run lane.
• It was not the best day for the place kickers. David Akers went first and made three of four, pushing a 47-yard attempt wide right before rebounding with a 50-yard make.
Rookie Havard Rugland looked worse, kicking two of his four kicks with too low of a trajectory. A 40-yard attempt was blocked and his 50-yard boot managed to get through the line, but sailed wide right.


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Several local clubs and courses will host qualifying events for amateur golfers who want to play in the national McGladrey Team Championship.
Register online at PGA.com/team championship to enter the national best-ball amateur championship conducted by The PGA of America.
Watermark Country Club, Blythefield Country Club, Crystal Springs Country Club, Centennial Country Club, Sunnybrook Country Club and Briar Hill Golf Course in Fremont are among the clubs holding events starting in May.
Teams that advance through local and sectional events will play in the national championship featuring 41 four-member PGA Section champion teams on Oct. 26-28 at Pinehurst Resort (N.C.).
Proceeds help Special Olympics golf programs.
Golf notes
• SASKATOON GOLF COURSE will host the Kent County Trusted Choice Big "I" Junior Classic on June 22. Last year, nearly 500 golfers participated in 13 local qualifying sites in Michigan. The national tournament is open to boys and girls who have not reached age 19 by July 30, 2009. Qualifying players from the Kent County event advance to the Michigan finals July 13 at The Fortress in Frankenmuth. The top Michigan qualifiers advance to the national finals July 26-30 in Ardmore, Okla. Call Rob Umstead at (616) 784-3322 for information and entry forms.
• SHANTY CREEK RESORT in Bellaire will allow golfers to continue booking their popular "$89 Unlimited Golf Getaway" packages through Thursday. The per-person package includes one night lodging and unlimited play on one of the four resort courses. Call (866) 408-5218 to book.
• GARLAND RESORT of Lewiston is for sale, according to listings by Hilda W. Allen Real Estate, Inc. and Sheridan Realty and Auction Services of Mason. The resort has four golf courses, and includes a hotel that is the largest log building east of the Mississippi River. Golf cottages, villas, a restaurant and more than 3,000 acres of land are included. Contact real estate brokers at (229) 896-1492.
• COUNTRY CLUB of Lansing will be sold at auction May 7, the Lansing State Journal reported. The private golf club owes $6.75 million on a 1999 mortgage at National City Bank, and will go on the block at the Ingham Country Circuit Courthouse. In a sheriff's sale, a property in foreclosure is sold to the highest bidder, with the property owner having a redemption period to catch up on payments.
• TRUE NORTH GOLF Club in Harbor Springs, a private residential development with a James Engh-designed golf course, opened for play Friday, and offers an early-season golf rate of $50 through Thursday. True North will allow public play this golf season during a membership building period. Visit www.truenorthgolf.com for membership information.
• DUNMAGLAS GOLF CLUB in Charlevoix opened April 17 and offers early spring specials starting at $29. Several renovations have taken place at the course, including new forward tees and extensive cleaning and trimming back in wood areas. The 6,897-yard course plays through 886 acres of scenic ridges and rolling meadows with views of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix, and in 1998 was rated in the top 50 upscale courses in America by Golf Digest. Go to dunmaglas.com.


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Saturday Aug. 27, 8:00PM
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MADAME BURLESQUE returns to the Boston area for one-night only!
The latest and greatest show from The Boston Babydolls; a tribute to those legendary ladies who made burlesque great. The two-hour show is an homage to Gypsy Rose Lee, Blaze Starr, Sally Rand, and many others. The show debuted in Cambridge at the beginning of July, and The Boston Babydolls have been touring with it since then, updating and improving it. If you've seen MADAME BURLESQUE before, we've got some new surprises for you – and if you haven't seen it, don't miss your last chance!
The show features a mix of favorite Babydoll numbers and brand-new acts. Some crowd favorites are a new version of Betty Blaize's tribute to Zorita's incredibly sexy spiderweb number and Miss Mina's April March homage which debuted at The Great Burlesque Exposition in April 2011.
MADAME BURLESQUE features The Boston Babydolls Miss Mina Murray, Betty Blaize, and Devora Darling plus Brigette Bisoux, Corinne Southern, and special guest stars. The show is hosted by Scratch, who doesn't take his clothes off, but is a pretty funny guy and does some impressive magic.
The Boston Babydolls are New England's leading burlesque troupe. Winner's of "Boston's Best…" from The Boston Phoenix two years in a row (2010 and 2011), they run the only dedicated burlesque school in New England. The troupe has performed all over the country, and shared the stage with burlesque luminaries like Angie Pontani and Kitten DeVille, and legends like Tempest Storm and April March.


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Rubbish or Riches: 'Happy Birthday' Kline proves to be a valuable present, indeed
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Not missing a beet
November 9, 2014 And the beet goes on — pardon my Sonny and Cher pun. The root (another pun) of my gardening experiences go back to the days I followed my father around our garden. more »»
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If you are an avid user of email then you have definitely had an encounter with spam. Spam can be described as online communication sent to the user without permission. For example: you sign up for a newsletter from a company and this information is sent to the email address you provided- this is not spam. Should your account, however, be bombarded with email messages (most commonly of a commercial or advertising nature) which you did not request then your account has been infiltrated by spammers.
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July 11, 1949-Sept. 19, 2012
LOWER SIOUX COMMUNITY - Services for Glenford Thomas "Dodo" Columbus, 63, of the Lower Sioux will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Lower Sioux Community Center. Visitation begins at 4 p.m. Sunday and will continue until time of services on Monday. Burial is in St. Cornelia's Episcopal Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Service - Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
He died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, at his home.
He was born July 11, 1949, in Pipestone, to Thomas and Iola Jean (Mireau) Columbus.
Survivors include his daughters, Malinda Fennern, Christina Fennern, Angela Schaffer and Amber Schaffer; siblings, Tim of La Mesa, Calif., Rolland of Redwood Falls, Lillian Wilson of the Lower Sioux, LaVonne Swenson of the Lower Sioux, Sandra Geshick of the Lower Sioux, Marilyn His Day of the Lower Sioux, Vincent of the Lower Sioux, Dan Grey Eagle of the Lower Sioux, Chris of Redwood Falls, and Melissa Chee of the Lower Sioux.


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Adeline Rose Pedersen
Andrew and Mina Pedersen of Detroit Lakes, Minn. are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Adeline Rose Pedersen, born Dec. 7, 2012. She weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. She was delivered by Dr. Jaimie Deraney and Dr. Chapman at Perham Health. Adeline is welcomed home by Ellianna (5).
Grandparents are George and Beth Rickard of Bismarck, N.D. Great-grandparents are Herbert and Ramona Place, Bismarck, N.D.; Ann and Howard Rickard, Sprakers, N.Y.


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9/19 Cubs 5, Brewers 1
Jake Arrieta's extended audition for the Cubs' 2014 rotation went very well Thursday. Nate Schierholtz hit a two-run homer and Luis Valbuena and Brian Bogusevic each added solo shots to back Arrieta, who gave up three hits over seven innings in the Cubs' 5-1 victory over the Brewers at Miller Park, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Acquired from the Orioles in July in the Scott Feldman deal, Arrieta walked leadoff batter Norichika Aoki, then retired 11 straight before Aramis Ramirez singled with two outs in the fourth. The right-hander retired the next seven batters he faced before Carlos Gomez spoiled the shutout bid with a leadoff home run in the seventh on an 0-1 pitch. Two outs later, Jeff Bianchi doubled for the third hit off Arrieta.
"Everything was working really really well," Dale Sveum said of the outing by Arrieta. "He hung one cutter to Gomez, but other than that, there was weak contact. … That was a pretty impressive outing."
This was Arrieta's eighth start with the Cubs, and it was his longest outing since he threw seven shutout innings against the Cardinals on Aug. 16.
"He was throwing filthy stuff," Gomez said of the right-hander. "The fastball was explosive, had good sink. He commanded the curve really good. He's got good stuff. I don't know why he was never more successful most of his career. This guy's going to be good."
The emphasis was on keeping the ball down and having command of his pitches.
"I told [pitching coach Chris Bosio] after the game, I feel like I just threw my pre-game 'pen, and I could've gone another 100 pitches, that's how good I felt today as far as controling the game and my effort," Arrieta said.
The knock on the right-hander has been a lack of command but he not only showed he could control his cutter/slider and two-seam fastball but also had a good curveball.
"You have to get that [command] established as early as possible and not allow hitters to eliminate pitches and today they weren't able to do that," Arrieta said. "You saw a lot of below average swings and a lot of guys were just off balance and not able to anticipate what I was coming at them with. That's one of the big things I have to do as a starter to try to pitch deep in the games is keep them off balance and get them to pitch to contact early."
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Sometimes coaches and managers have to listen to their players. I'm surprised that Arrieta was pulled with the stuff he was displaying. I suspect that Sveum wanted to see if Strops could hold the line and almost blew it for experimenting. It would have been a milestone to have let Arrieta finish out with a complete game. So now we wait until the end of the season to see the shuffle.


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Salina, Kansas, April 3, 2012�Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently announced $19.7 million of financial and technical assistance to help communities rebuild and repair damages caused by flooding, drought, and other natural disasters. Funds are made available through the Natural Resources Conservation Service's (NRCS) Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program.
"A strong safety net is important to the long-term success of American communities," Vilsack said. "To keep America's lands safe for the public, and ensure continued strong growth in the rural economy, USDA responds to disasters across the country, ranging from record floods and droughts to tornadoes, with direct support through disaster assistance programs."
Earlier this year, NRCS distributed $215 million to 26 states to assist in disaster recovery projects around the nation. The $19.7 million will meet additional needs expressed by states. Congress set up EWP to respond to emergencies created by natural disasters. In this year's appropriations, Congress provided funds for projects from presidentially- or locally-declared disasters that occurred during 2011.
"Kansas received approximately $260,000 for two EWP projects," said Eric B. Banks, State Conservationist for NRCS in Kansas. During a storm on June 2, 2011, flooding caused streambank erosion along the Wildcat Creek, Manhattan, and along the Solomon River, Beloit. The damage sustained in Manhattan was along Garden Way where apartment complexes were affected and putting at least sixty residents at risk. In Beloit, the Solomon River borders Chautaqua Park. The flooding eroded the riverbank and caused sloughing making it necessary to close the access road through the park and putting the pedestrian bridge at risk.
Disaster recovery projects are administered by NRCS in partnership with local sponsors, often municipal or county governments. NRCS pays up to 75 percent of the construction costs while the remaining 25 percent is obtained by local sponsors. When funding is dedicated to a project, contracts for construction work are awarded to local companies, spurring job creation.
Typical projects funded under the EWP Program can include removing debris clogging waterways, protecting eroded streambanks, reseeding burned or eroded areas, and in some cases, purchasing floodplain easements on eligible land. To learn more about EWP or see a list of the states and their funding allocations, visit the Web site www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/landscape/ewpp.
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Kevin Maney writes: Google Chrome is apparently supposed to be out by 2 pm ET. No sign yet. Certainly it's the most anticipated event on the Web today.
From Google's comic strip and other reports, it seems like the two main differences between Chrome and other browsers will be (a) closing one tab will shut down the Web page in that tab and wipe it from your laptop's memory and (b) the underlying software will be faster and friendlier to video and Web-based applications. Both will be welcome developments, but it's hard to imagine that they'll totally change the game in browsers.
Chrome will highlight one factor in the browser wars: There really isn't much of a barrier to people switching browsers. We don't pay anything for a browser, or store personal information on them or do anything that makes a particular browser "ours." There's not steep learning curve. You can discard one browser and start using another about as easily as you can change the brand of frying pan you use. Firefox already opened that hole in Microsoft's Internet Explorer. Chrome will drive a truck through it.
More when we've got a real Chrome browser to look at. That is, if demand for the downloads doesn't crash the server or the whole stinkin' Internet.. □
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Slow album release week led by Jason Falkner and Juliana Hatfield
Hopefully you have some Valentine's Day candy to last you through this week for your excitement because the album pickings are slim. After a few stellar weeks with new releases from Lady Antebellum, Lil Wayne and Sade, the slate slows to a stop this week. Valentine's Day has become a major sales pivot (look for sales of Michael Buble and Susan Boyle to go up next week), but the week after is low key. Here are a few of the Feb. 16 releases worth cheering about, but none of them will make a dent on the upper reaches of the charts.
Jason Falkner, "I'm OK, You're OK" (Cobraside): Fans of smart pop love Jason Falkner for a good reason: he writes melodies that embed themselves in your brain and don't let go. But if you were a Jellyfish fan, Falkner's brilliant earlier band, you already knew that.
Juliana Hatfield, "Peace & Love" (Ye Olde): Indie rocker's releases her 11th studio album via her own label. The set is her most acoustic effort yet and is truly a DIY project: Hatfield wrote, performed, produced, engineered and mixed everything herself. In fact, she's probably at the CD pressing plant right now putting the CDs in the jewel cases.
Madonna, "Revolver" (Warner Bros.): Madonna's soon-to-be former label just keeps churning out material. This time it's an 8-song remix project featuring six remixes of "Revolver," her single with Lil Wayne that went nowhere, plus two versions of "Celebration," a single that should have done better. Remixers include David Guetta and Paul van Dyk. We know it's a glorified single, but we wanted to throw in some well-known name here.
Story of the Year, "The Constant" (Epitaph): St. Louis band, and former Vans Warped tour headliner, releases its second album for Epitaph. Hear the rock band's new album for free before you buy it:


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© Die Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur - August Sander Archiv, Köln/VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn and DACS, London 2015
Painter [Heinrich Hoerle], 1928 1928
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This is a portrait of Heinrich Hoerle (1895–1936) who founded the artists' collective known as the Cologne Progressives with Franz Wilhelm Seiwert. Throughout the 1920s August Sander engaged in an ongoing dialogue on artistic, social and political issues with the Progressives. Like the other artists, he was deeply concerned with the question of how art could communicate the social and political realities of modern society. The organisation of his documentary project 'People of the 20th Century' according to thematic series of photographs representing the social types and structures of his time is an approach that was also used by the Progressives. In 1920 Hoerle produced twelve lithographs that he presented under the title of 'Krüppelmappe' (Cripple Portfolio). Sander included this photograph in the portfolio 'The Painter' from the group 'The Artists'.


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St. C. is wrapping up 2012
ST. CLAIRSVILLE The city council accepted two Christmas presents in the form of grants for upcoming infrastructure projects. Mayor Robert Vincenzo announced a $314,147 grant and a $170,163 loan from the Ohio Public Works Commission, which will be coupled with $170,163 of city funds.
The $654,473 project planned for 2013 will be the second largest paving project in the city's history except for the Routes 40 and 9 construction done in 2004.
The list of streets planned for paving includes Hanson Drive, Taylor Lane, Allen (from Taylor to Lakeview), Lakeview (Sunset to Allen), Sunset Drive (South to Lakeview), Hutchinson, Butler, Union, Ruggles Avenue, Bethel Lane East, Park Street-South, Harbel, Circle Drive, Johnet, Plaza Drive, North Market Extension, North Market, Glendale, Park Drive, Talbot Avenue, Greentree (Legion to Millrose), Millrose, McFadden, Orchard, and spot repairs on 40 and 9.
Bids for the project will be opened in June with a planned August 2013 award date.
In addition, the recreation center will receive an ODNR grant of $22,000 for a sandlot volleyball court.
In other matters, Service Director Dennis Bigler reported that a portion of Belmont Bank's driveway under Route 40 was blocked last week for completion of the sewer re-alignment. The work was completed in one day.
Council Member Frank Sabatino inquired about a power loss on the East End the last Friday in November. Vincenzo reported a transformer near Tony Lane could have suffered a surge, blowing the arrestors. Weather such as frequent rain may have contributed to the accident.
Council held the first reading of an ordinance to update their mutual aid agreement with the interstate and intrastate participating municipalities with municipal electric systems, in order to receive and provide mutual assistance during times of emergencies through the interchange and use of personnel and equipment. Bigler noted that American Municipal Power has expanded into eight states.
Council passed an ordinance authorizing Bigler to advertise for bids for necessary insurance coverages.
Sabatino also reported the retiring of Fire Board Fiscal Officer Darlene Pempeck effective Jan. 31. She has been with the fire district for close to 15 years. She will be replaced in February by Jennifer Lohan.
Finance Director Cindi Henry reported a post audit this Thursday with the state auditor.
A special meeting was set for Dec. 31, 1 p.m.
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Annual variation in the ozone AOT40 value (May-July) in (μg/m³).h, 1996-2007
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This briefing is part of the EEA's report The European Environment - State and Outlook 2015. The EEA is an official agency of the EU, tasked with providing information on Europe's environment.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Former Staten Islander Enrico Galli, 65, a decorated Vietnam War veteran and resident of West Brighton for 32 years, died Wednesday at his home in The Villages in Florida.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, he graduated from Lafayette High School and moved to Staten Island in 1970. He relocated to Florida last year.
Mr. Galli served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970, seeing combat in Vietnam, and was awarded two Purple Hearts, family said.
He was employed in the insurance industry for many years, and retired in 2009.
"He was a loving husband and father, and adored his 8-year-old granddaughter, Alexa," said his daughter, Marianne Colandrea.
"He enjoyed retirement, and his new life and friends in Florida," added his son, Nicholas.
Mr. Galli enjoyed golf, fishing and hunting and billiards. He was a longtime member of Friday Night Bowlers at Rab's Country Lanes, Dongan Hills.
Surviving, in addition to his daughter, Marianne, and son, Nicholas, are his wife of 43 years, the former Joanne Desiderato; his brothers, Peter and Nicholas; his sister, Mary Ann Galli, and one granddaughter.
The funeral will be Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Mark the Evangelist R.C. Church, Summerfield, Fla. Arrangements, including cremation, are being handled by Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake, Fla.


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Heralds of the King: Christ-Centered Sermons in the Tradition of Edmund P. Clowney
Publisher's Description: Eleven preachers with different gifts, backgrounds, and personal emphases show how they proclaim Christ from all the Scripture in a variety of contexts.
Edmund P. Clowney (1917–2005), the late president and professor of practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, was a trailblazer of Christ-centered, redemptive-historical preaching. Through his classroom instruction, his publications, and his example as a preacher, he ignited in many seminary students and pastors a passion to preach Christ from all the Scriptures as the fulfillment and climax of God's plan of redemption.
This collection of sermons is intended to illustrate how various preachers with different gifts, backgrounds, and personal emphases are working out in practice the homiletic principles they learned from Dr. Clowney. The volume, which includes sermons and introductory comments by editor Dennis Johnson, Tim Keller, Joseph "Skip" Ryan, and eight other contributors, enables readers to carry away both models and practical advice for preparing sermons that proclaim Christ across a broad spectrum of congregations and people groups.
224 Pages Published May 2009
About the Author: Dennis E. Johnson (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of practical theology at Westminster Seminary California and associate pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church.
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BAY MINETTE, Alabama -- Baldwin County officials are investigating the hanging death at the Baldwin County Corrections Center of a teenage inmate charged with kidnapping and robbery.
Corrections officers found 19-year-old Zachary Lamar Barber of Fairhope hanging in his cell, dead from an apparent suicide, according to the Baldwin County Sheriff's Office. Barber's body was discovered just after 6 a.m. Monday during routine cell checks. Paramedics were called but were unable to save Barber and his body was transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for autopsy, according to a news release issued Tuesday.
Barber was jailed Feb. 24 after undergoing a mental health evaluation at Searcy Hospital. Privacy laws prevent the release of details on the evaluation, said Maj. Anthony Lowery, Sheriff's Office spokesman.
"They saw fit to send him back to us," he said.
Lowery also could not reveal whether Barber was taking any medications. Barber was not on suicide watch and had not made any suicidal threats, he said.
"If he had made threats to kill himself, he would have been on suicide watch. We've had him since February and we haven't had any issue," Lowery said.
Barber, who did not have a cellmate, was still locked in his cell when his body was found. "Right now, there's no reason to suspect it was anything but a suicide," Lowery said.
The Sheriff's Office, along with the Baldwin County District Attorney's Office, the Foley Police Department and the Baldwin County Coroner's Office are investigating the death.
The Sheriff's Office is also conducting an internal investigation. "We'll review policy and procedure and make sure that it was followed to the T," Lowery said.
Barber had been facing charges of domestic violence-menacing, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, first-degree kidnapping and first-degree robbery. He was being held in lieu of $107,500 bail. Barber was arrested in January after police said that, armed with a machete, he forced his adoptive father to drive him to a Daphne bank to withdraw money.
After arriving at the bank, Kenneth Barber of Fairhope kicked his son out of the car and locked the doors, according to police reports. The teen then smashed one of the car's windows and his father got out of the car. The teen then chased his father around the parking lot with the machete. When police approached, the teen got into the car, drove off and soon crashed at U.S. 98 and Whispering Pines Road.
Police noted that the teen apparently cut his forehead with the sign of the cross some time before the attack on his father.


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The Bauman's Charity five-kilometer road race will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Kettering University.
The entry fee is $24. The fee is $17 for participants in the Crim Training Program and students. There is also a 6:45 p.m. kids' race and a 7:20 p.m. mile run that cost $7.
Registration and packet pick-up will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday at Bauman's Running & Walking Shop and beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Kettering University Recreation Center.


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3 on 3: How does 'Man of Steel' measure up?
At the stroke of 8pm PT last night, reviews for Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" hit the internet like a speeding bullet. The verdict? Mostly positive, in some corners, breathlessly so. HitFix's Drew McWeeny gave the film a glowing A+ review, calling it the Superman movie he's waited his whole life to see, "a winner top to bottom." Some will find the spectacle overwhelming, others will warm to its exciting vision, but few can argue that it's not a unique entry in the franchise to date.
All eyes are on the Father's Day weekend, when this first contact story of an alien with two dads crashes onto screens nationwide, bringing with it the hopes for a new DC universe on screen. It enters a long legacy of screen incarnations that stretches back to 1951's "Superman and the Mole Men" and features a bold new take on a legendary icon and myth. So how does it stack up in that legacy, and what can be expected as it soars into theaters? In another "3 on 3" installment, a trio of HitFix's staffers ponders that and more.
1. Where does Henry Cavill's "Man of Steel" fit into the legacy left by George Reeves, Christopher Reeve and Brandon Routh?
Gregory Ellwood: Even as a kid, George Reeves never seemed anything like the Superman I read in the comic books. So, personally, I have little affection and don't understand his appeal to old school Man of Steel fans. For comparison's sake to the other three, Cavill is certainly light years ahead of Routh, but it's hard to imagine anyone outshining Reeve with one movie. Then again, it took Christian Bale two films to appear fully comfortable in Batman's cloak. Ask me again in three years. By then he might be much closer to Reeve than anyone would expect.
Drew McWeeny: Cavill brings a very different physical approach to the role. While obviously Reeve and Routh were well-defined guys, they were not bulky, and Cavill is a giant slab of holy crap in his first shirtless scenes in the movie. There is also a strong difference in that there's no sense of a secret identity in this movie. Clark, Kal-El, Superman... they're all different names for the same person, still trying to figure himself out in this film and sort out where he belongs in this world. I think Cavill benefits from the script taking such a different approach because you really can't compare him to the guys who came before, something which hurt Routh right out of the gate.
Kristopher Tapley: To some extent, I've always felt that Superman is, you know, Superman. It doesn't call on a lot of actorly faculties. That doesn't mean I don't think Reeves's original, classic portrayal, Reeve's humorous take on a bumbling Clark Kent or Routh's stoic revisitation of the Reeve incarnation. Cavill, though, is the first actor to dig into the character's split sense of loyalties in a realistic and meaningful way. He seems to take the biggest thoughtful bite out of the character to date, and that has a lot to do with the script and re-imagining of the character by Nolan and Goyer.
2. How is DC Comics distinguishing its film brand from Marvel, and is it working?
Gregory Ellwood: Arguably, Warner Bros. has allowed its filmmaker's more creative freedom and, so far, that's provided us with the Nolan films and the impressive "Man of Steel." When they have tried to go "straight" commercial they have flopped with duds like "Jonah Hex" and "Green Lantern." Marvel, on the other hand, should only be judged by the Marvel Studios films that began with "Iron Man." As entertaining as they have been, Marvel has mostly kept the look and feel of the pictures as uniform as possible. The production design, the costumes and the cinematography have rarely strayed from one particular world. It's allowed the studio to quickly bring its bands of heroes together, but it's also been somewhat unimaginative. Fans and moviegoers may hold Marvel's "The Avengers" up as a great movie, but it will never be seen as the cinematic achievement "The Dark Knight" was. That being said, if "Man of Steel" is the success many assume it will be, then it's hard to argue that WB is that far behind.
Drew McWeeny: It's strange. In the world of comics, Marvel was always the company that dealt with a more "real-world" approach, and DC struck me as more overtly comic book and fantasy oriented. Now, looking at the way the Marvel movies feel as a whole and then looking at the Nolan Batman films and now "Man Of Steel," it's DC that has tried to create a world that feels real, like this could be happening in cities we live in, to people we know. It sounds crass to say it, but the main distinction here is that DC/Warner spent real money to bring "Man Of Steel" to life, and Marvel pinches every penny they can, squeaking their heroes onto the screen. It's a successful model for them, but it'll be interesting to see how they approach "Guardians Of The Galaxy" and "The Avengers 2" after audiences get a load of the scale of "Man Of Steel."
Kristopher Tapley: It's interesting, because the DC universe isn't as intrinsically grounded in a hyper reality as the Marvel universe is. Which is why Batman has always been so unique in that world. So DC has to overcompensate a bit on the gritty/realism angle. I had doubts that the tactic would work for "Man of Steel," and indeed, we're still talking about a Superman movie full of fantasy. But the grounding of the material, that Nolan edict, has worked in a way I didn't expect, so I'd say DC is doing a good job of building its own world and distinguishing it from the colorful Marvel universe on film.
3. Given the early tracking and a likely ceiling on opening weekend expectations, what kind of box office should be seen as a win?
Gregory Ellwood: Box office is always in the eye of the beholder. Warner Bros. would love to hit the $100 million mark (and may), but a likely $90 million opening should still be viewed as a big success. "Superman Returns" debuted to just $52 million seven years ago. Even with 3D ticket prices and inflation that's still a much larger impact on moviegoers than "Returns" and proves there is much life in the last son of Krypton's cinematic fortunes.
Drew McWeeny: Hard to tell. Last time around, there was a lot of affection being played on with the ad campaign, and Warner did everything they could to make sure audiences knew they were getting something familiar. This time, they're trying to sell this as a brand-new take on the myth, and that's always a little scary for a studio. They know they've got the epic imagery, though, and they've cut one of the most aggressive and masterful campaigns of the summer. I'd say anything less than $90 million by Monday would be a frustrating start for the studio, but I think word of mouth could send them into orbit very, very quickly.
Kristopher Tapley: Box office isn't my forte but I think anything that trumps the woeful showing of "Superman Returns" would be welcome. Sights are probably set on north of $300 million total, which the film may or may not reach, but look at "Batman Begins," which barely made $200 million stateside and was seen as a modest success. Audiences have to warm up to the new depiction, and they will. The sequel will be huge. But starting around $100 million and trusting word of mouth to give the film solid legs (I imagine there will be lots of repeat business) shouldn't be seen as weak in a marketplace that has increasingly seen that number become the norm since "Spider-Man" reached the milestone over a decade ago. You have to build something here. And if you build it, they will come.


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Week 14 Preview: Indianapolis Colts (0-12) vs. Baltimore Ravens (9-3)
The Baltimore Ravens' current three-game win streak has kept them in the mix for the AFC's best conference record. Seeing as who their opponent is for this week, they'll all but remain in good position after Sunday.
The Ravens will try to extend their recent success and delight Baltimore fans by dropping Baltimore's former team, the Colts to 0-13.
Baltimore (9-3) has needed its current win streak not only to keep pace, and stay atop the AFC North with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but more importantly to keep pace with the New England Patriots and Houston Texans, who are also 9-3. Luckily, for the Ravens, they own the tiebreaker over both the Steelers and Texans.
Last week, the Ravens rushed a team-record 55 times for 290 yards in the team's 24-10 victory at Cleveland. Ray Rice was front and center, rushing for a career-high 204 yards on a season high 29 carries.
This week, Baltimore plays host to the 0-12 Colts. The last time the Ravens faced a winless team this late in the season was in 2007, losing to the Miami Dolphins 22-16.
However, that was a completely different team, as the Ravens struggled, limping to a 5-11 finish.
Meanwhile, the Colts showed some flashes in their 31-24 defeat to the New England Patriots last week. Quarterback Dan Orlovsky made his first start for the Colts, throwing for a career-high 353 yards, 240 of which came in the fourth quarter alone, along with two touchdowns to Pierre Garcon.
It may be a different story though this week, with Baltimore among the NFL leaders in multitude of defensive categories. The Ravens rank top five in: points allowed (16.0), yards (287.3), passing yards (198.6) and rushing yards allowed per game (88.8).
On the flip side, the Patriots rank dead last in the NFL in average yards, yielding a dismal 412.1 yards, while allowing 310 of those 412.1 yards through the air.
Orlovsky will need all the help he can get if Colts look to avoid to falling to 0-13 for the first time since 1986, the franchise's third season in Indianapolis, after bolting from Baltimore in March of 1984.
Ravens fans would savor the chance to watch that dubious feet and see their team snap an eight-game losing streak to the Colts, which include two playoff losses.
Peyton Manning's absence from the lineup following neck surgery has clearly played the biggest factor in the demise of the Colts in 2011. However, pro bowl tight end Dallas Clark, who has missed the past three games with an ailing left leg injury, expects to play Sunday.
Also, middle linebacker Pat Angerer, tied for second in the NFL with 112 tackles, is listed as questionable after
suffering a right knee injury against New England.
For the Ravens, All-Pro middle linebacker Ray Lewis, who has missed the team's past three games is listed as questionable, though it is likely he will not play again this Sunday.
Cornerback Chris Carr's status is unknown at this point because of an ailing back. On the offensive line, Matt Birk (shoulder) and Ben Gruubs (toe) are among the notable key Ravens battling injuries.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. and Bill Macatee and Steve Tasker will have the call for CBS.


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He was brought to the Pennsville Animal Rescue shelter after someone witnessed him being thrown from a car.
He is great with other dogs and children.
Charles loves to play and is hoping to find a canine sibling that shares his enthusiasm.
He also loves to be close to you and will jump up and wrap his paws around your body.
Schedule a visit with our adoption coordinator at Pennsville Animal Rescue to see Charles for yourself. Call 856-851-1100 for information on adopting or fostering Charles or any of our other animals.
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