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Grimco, Inc. brings 133 years of experience in both manufacturing and distribution of digital print products, signs and sign supplies in a B2B wholesale environment. Grimco currently has 24 locations with over 300 employees coast to coast. We are expanding rapidly and have plans to grow our various distribution centers across the country over the next several years. Office Hours generally Mon – Fri, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Hours are subject to change due to special events, and order demand. Grimco, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We focus on service, sales, and safety! www.grimco.com
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Former probation officer pleads guilty
Daniel Darwin Orders, age 32, entered a guilty plea Friday morning to two counts of lewd conduct with a child under 16 and one count of rape with a female under 16. He appeared before District Judge David Nye.
Orders resigned his position as an adult probation officer with Bingham County at the time the charges were filed.
There are actually two cases against Orders. The first was filed in 2011. In this case, Orders admitted to two actions of lewd contact with a minor child, age 14.
In the 2012 case, Orders admitted to statutory rape to a 17-year-old girl during the time period of Sept. 1, 2009 to March 1, 2010.
The victims were two different individuals.
In the lewd conduct case, Orders could possibly face life sentences on each count.
In the statutory rape case, Orders could be sentenced up to 25 years.
After pleading guilty, each defendant is asked if he or she made this decision voluntarily. After asking series of questions, Judge Nye concluded that Orders was "pleading guilty knowingly and voluntarily given."
Orders will be sentenced at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18.
The sentencing "could be a lengthy hearing," said defense counsel Scott Axline. "We need adequate opportunity to question any witness the state may present."
The judge ordered a psycho-sexual examination. The list of witnesses the state may present is due one week after the psycho-sexual examination. The judge also ordered a pre-sentence investigation.
Orders had been released on his own recognizance and this order will remain in effect. The no contact order also remains in place until his sentencing date in January.

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hello friends,
i am debugging a dll file for an application and i am getting some problem in accessing the safearray structure in the dll file.
the application wes developed in vc++ 2005 now upgrading it to vc++2008.
For the front end there using vb script 2005.
so the problem is i am passing a structure type array (that is having data fatched from the ole database) to a dll as a LPSAFEARRAY parameter,when i executing the front end, the dll is accessing properly but when its going to allocate the memory its sending the error report (other memkry corrupted) from the backend. but when i compiling the backend dll its not giving any error.and when i trace the each and every line of the dll from the front end got to know that the problem is while its allocating the memory. i am giving a few details of the coding please someone help me to figure this out.
vb code ::
declearation of array in vb::Code:structure configtable public pid as long public configid as long public wordno as long public unit as string public maxval as single end structure
calling the dll function in vc++ ::Code:public para() as configtable
the structure in dll::Code:databaseinitialization(para,apppath)
function where i got the error ::Code:typedef struct { int pid; int configid; int wordno; LPVOID unit; float maxval; }PARAMETERS;
i have also tried by giving like but den its givig some while compiling the dll:Code:databaseinitialization(LPSAFEARRAY FAR *prtPARAMDATA, LPSTR path) { PARAMETERS *paraTABLE; paraTABLE=(PARAMETERS*) malloc (sizeof(PARAMETERS) * (*ptrPARAMDATA)->rgsabound->cElements); //the error line }
orCode:paraTABLE=(PARAMETERS*) malloc (sizeof(PARAMETERS) * (*ptrPARAMDATA).rgsabound[0].cElements);
but den its showing :Code:paraTABLE=(PARAMETERS*) malloc (sizeof(PARAMETERS) * ptrPARAMDATA->rgsabound->cElements);
full code is not given but this line in the databaseinitialization is not executing.waiting for reply...Code:error C2227:left of '->rgsabound' must point to class/struct/union/generic type. error C2227:left of '->cElements' must point to class/struct/union/generic type.


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California Energy Commission
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Tuesday, October 3, 2006
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The Sag Harbor Village Board has held a few "special" meetings recently in addition to its monthly session, with regard to village employees, committee members, and volunteers. One such meeting, held on Dec. 28 at 8 a.m., included a discussion of the village police force, which the board has talked of cutting or even disbanding.
Mayor Brian Gilbride said on Friday that negotiations between the village and the Police Benevolent Association are currently at arbitration level. "I am keeping my eye on the situation," he said, mentioning overtime in particular. In view of vacations, leaves of absence, and the like, the mayor said layoffs were not imminent. The specter of layoffs was put on the table after no member of the force accepted the village's offer of early retirement incentives.
Police Chief Thomas Fabiano reported at Tuesday's regular meeting that 172 arrests had been made during 2012, including 36 for driving while intoxicated. A total of 1,568 summonses were issued. There were 263 requests for aid, he reported, and 169 motor vehicle accidents. In December, the chief said, the department responded to 259 calls for service, 21 requests for aid, and 7 motor vehicle accidents. There were 5 arrests for aggravated unlicensed driving, 4 D.W.I. arrests, and 2 arrests on charges of harassment.
During December's special meeting, the board appointed new members to fill unexpired terms. Steven Clarke was named to the Harbor Committee, Tim McGuire to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and Penny Ludwig to the Historic Preservation and Architectural Review Board.
Mia Grosjean of Save Sag Harbor questioned the board on Tuesday about its own open seat, asking if it would be filled before June 18, the date of the next scheduled election. Mayor Gilbride responded that there are "no plans on filling it right now."
Also on Tuesday, the village accepted the resignation of three of its Sag Harbor Volunteer Ambulance Corps members, Richard Ryder, Andrew Fallia, and Alexandra Sidor, and removed them from the insurance rolls. Edmund Downes, president of the corps, wrote in his year-end recap that members had 744 emergency calls in 2012, 52 worknights, 24 meetings, 86 training sessions, 2 drills, 16 work details, and 2 parades.
The board set a date for residents to complain about their taxes — the so-called Grievance Day — on Feb. 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. It also okayed the use of Long Wharf and the village streets for the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce's third annual Harborfrost festival, to be held on Feb. 9 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., the day after in case of rain. The event will feature a polar bear plunge at Windmill Beach and an ice-carving demonstration on Long Wharf, followed by fireworks.
Ms. Grosjean and another Howard Street resident expressed serious concern about an abandoned house on their block, which she said has an abandoned car in the driveway with animals living in it. In her 15 years of residence, she said, she has never seen the owner. Another neighbor said he'd taken it upon himself to turn off the house's electric and water.
Mayor Gilbride promised to have Timothy Platt, the building inspector, and/or code enforcement have a look at the situation.


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The ongoing Twitter chat today in question 20:
20Q: Can you give some specific examples of specializations?Finally happy I can get some exercise in instances.20A: Huntsman has less range, but can induct on the move. Where the bowmaster has much greater range, but must plant his feet to deal damage.
Read up on the twitter chat here.


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Superstars Volosozhar, Trankov set pairs recordRussians crush Nebelhorn field; USA's Davis, Brubaker finish fifth
Russian world champions Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov presented their new programs for the first time this season and easily won the 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy with 231.96 points, an unofficial world record.
Their pairs short program was superb, but their free skate marks -- especially those for program components (PCS) -- were especially high. Their PCS at Nebelhorn averaged about 9.4.
Volosozhar and Trankov's free skate is set to music from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar. They are costumed as classic 1960's hippies who are expressing their ideas of free love.
"We play Jesus Christ and Maria Magdalena, like in the rock opera," Trankov said. "We start with the prelude and the slow part (the Aria of Jesus)."
"It was not so easy to skate today. We made some minor mistakes, but we are happy we won Nebelhorn for the third time," he continued. "It is already a tradition for us to start our seasons here. I hope it will be a golden season again."
Most of the Russians' elements were excellent. Their huge triple twist gained Level 4 and earned eight +3 grades of execution (GOEs) from the nine judges. Trankov's triple Salchow was a bit shaky but still gained plus points from six judges, and the throw triple loop was scored without error. All three lifts were in the last 75 seconds.
"We are very excited to compete in Russia at the Olympic Games," Trankov said. "Before coming here, we spent a month in Sochi. We will work more on our acting with mimes to get a better artistic impression."
Volosozhar and Trankov's top rivals, four-time world champions Aliona Savchenko and Robin Szolkowy, did not compete at Nebelhorn, but three other German pairs placed second, third and fourth.
Husband-and-wife team Maylin and Daniel Wende took silver with 174.88 points. Nebelhorn was their first competition since 18 months after suffering from several injuries. They kept their free skate from the 2011-12 season to the Irish "Your Highness" and interpreted it well.
Their twist was only doubled, but the triple throw Salchow (which followed only three seconds later) and the three lifts were excellent. Their side-by-side triple toe loop combinations were not done in unison, and Maylin put her hand down on a double Axel.
"Competitive skating is not easy," Maylin said. "We are very happy to be back and get a medal here in our hometown of Oberstdorf and hope to have a good season."
"If you are married and really love each other, it is easier to forgive mistakes," she continued.
Mari Vartmann and Aaron van Cleave of Berlin earned 162.81 points and won bronze. Skating to Notre-Dame de Paris, most of their elements were good, but Vartmann fell on the throw triple loop and the side-by-side triple Salchow, and van Cleave singled the Salchow.
"Last season was a rough year for us," said Van Cleave, who is trying to add German citizenship to his current U.S. and Canadian citizenships. "Last year, we could not skate the long program here, so it is a step forward. Plus, we did the triple twist for the first time in competition in both programs."
"I am happy I did not brake Aaron's nose this time, which I did last year here in practice," Vartman said.
Assuming Van Cleave obtains German citizenship in time, these two German pairs will fight to gain the country's second pairs spot for Sochi. Unlike in the U.S., the national championships do not count for much. The decision will likely be made according to points won at international competitions.
The young pair of Annabelle Prölss and Ruben Blommaert moved from fifth after the short to fourth position with 158.38 points. Prölss is too young to compete in Sochi.
Lindsay Davis and Rockne Brubaker, who train in Canton, Mich., under Johnny Johns and Marina Zoueva, moved up from sixth to fifth position with 156.91 points.
The new U.S. pair skated to Umbrellas of Cherbourg, and the majority of their elements -- including the triple twist and two triple throws -- were clean. However, Brubaker stepped out of the triple Salchow, and they aborted a lift, which therefore gained no points.
"Each time we compete is a learning experience because we are such a new team and have skated together only since the end of February," Davis said. "We still have to learn how to compete together. We missed a couple of little things, but next time we will be better."
"We definitely have a lot of things to work on," Brubaker said. "The biggest thing for the next few weeks until Skate Canada is not missing major elements. This is a process; the more experience you get, the better it is. We have the ability to show good programs. When we skate well, it will be magic."
Canadians Natasha Purich and Mervin Tran dropped from third after the short to sixth after missing four elements. They ended with 156.15 points.
The following four countries have qualified pairs spots for Sochi:
1. Great Britain's Stacey Kemp and David King, who performed their free skate to Beatles music far better than they did at Skate Detroit in July
2. Ukrainians Elizaveta Usmantseva and Roman Talan
3. Estonians Natalja Zabijako and Alexandr Zaboev
4. Israelis Andrea Davidovich and Evgeni Krasnopolski
The new Japanese pair of Narumi Takahashi and Ryuichi Kihara placed 11th after a weak free skate and ended up the fifth-best pair of those competing for an Olympic spot. Japan, therefore, is first substitute in case another country elects not to use its spot. Austria is second substitute.
Reporter's notebook: Each country qualifying for the Olympic team event can nominate one skater or couple in a discipline that did not qualify an entry on its own. Therefore, Japan can still compete in the team event in Sochi, provided Cathy Reed and Chris Reed qualify in the ice dance event.


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James A. "Jim" Scherer, 81, died Nov. 5, 2012, at Pine Village, Moundridge.
James A. "Jim" Scherer, 81, died Nov. 5, 2012, at Pine Village, Moundridge. He was born Sept. 18, 1931, at Newton to Mathias and Nellie (Robinson) Scherer. He was a self-employed Certified Public Accountant. He married Dee Dee Schmidt at Newton.
Survivors include his wife, Dee Dee Scherer; McPherson; daughters, Susan (Roger) Boesker, Inman and Jackie (Randy) Regier, McPherson; brother, John Scherer, Midland, Texas; four grandchildren, Steven Boesker, Christopher Boesker, Brittney Regier and John Regier. Cremation has taken place. Private committal service will take place at a later date.
Memorial donations are suggested to the McPherson County Food Bank in care of the Moundridge Funeral Home, P.O. 410, Moundridge, KS 67107


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This is Max as a firetruck.... if you look closely there is a little fireman riding piggy-back.
This is Molly as Snow White. She doesn't mind wearing it as it appears in the photo. (I think this costume would have worked better on a black & tan or a tri.......)


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Revisiting the Pacific Trash Vortex
Are you familiar with the Pacific Trash Vortex (a.k.a. Great Pacific Garbage Patch)? It's hard to define, but could be described, as National Geographic says, a "free-floating 'dump' twice the size of Texas." It lives (or lurks, rather) somewhere between California and Hawaii, and continuously collects garbage (mostly plastic) due to converging ocean currents.
The Pacific Trash Vortex isn't a new discovery – scientists have been aware of its existence since the late 90s. Nevertheless it persists as a primary piece of evidence of world-wide issues with improper waste disposal.
"Perhaps 10 percent of the 260 million tons of plastic produced worldwide each year ends up in the sea–much of it in the swirling currents of the North Pacific Gyre and other ocean vortices," National Geographic said.
Yikes. Learn more about the make-up of the vortex and what scientists have learned from this bastion of marine pollution by reading the full article here. So, who's up for a little precycling?
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Sweet timing! Did you know that the Austin Public Library's puppetry troupe is doing a show about the Pacific Trash Vortex this month? It's called Tortuga del Mar and the puppeteers discuss the trash vortex after the show. Neat!


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Mass Effect 3's Box Has A Surprise
Female Shepard players can finally display their game box proudly. All versions of Mass Effect 3 contain a reversible cover.
BioWare marketing director David Silverman posted a new unboxing video today showing off everything you get when you pick up the game on March 6. Check it out below


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This is our brand for fruit juices and jams; they are environmentally friendly, dietetics and high quality ones. They are produced from concentrates and organic pulps with organic cane sugar in several formats and flavors.


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I am a native speaker of English (I grew up in Alberta, to locate the accent more exactly) and there are a few issues that I try to pay attention to when I pronounce Greek. For instance, I try to avoid lengthening short vowels in open syllables, and to not voice sigmas between vowels (but I do voice them before voiced consonants). Getting the aspiration right in stops is hard (tau and theta, phi and pi). I'm sure I'm missing some.
What other mistakes should an English speaker be sure to avoid?


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(more) Nice work PT!
(more) Nice work PT!
Remember: You're a unique individual...just like everybody else.
So this thread inspired me to test my gyutos out and here are the results. The test was completed with a bag of russet potatoes on the same day under the same conditions. I will list the best first and going down the list they will progressively get worse.
1. Marko 255mm Gyuto 52100 - Best
2. Devin Thomas 240mm ITK #2 - Very close to Marko's
3. Konosuke White #2 240mm
4. Fujiwara 210mm FKH - Not the original geometry since it has been my dedicated user for the last three years
-------At this point, food release no longer happened. The potato slices both thick and thin stayed with the blade instead of staying on the board-------
5. Rader 240mm 52100 - Sharpest knife I own, literally acts as if there is no food when cutting, but food release isn't amazing
6. Shigefusa 240mm - Second sharpest knife I own compared to the Rader with the Marko coming in 3rd
7. Yoshikane 240mm Gyuto (Marko tweaked these back in the day)
8. Unknown VG10 210mm Gyuto purchased from Stefan
9. Richmond Addict super tuned by Dave
10. Joe Calton 10" Chef's Knife in 1095 (has a full flat grind so no surprise here, but cuts like the dickens)
11. 9" Forgecraft (needs a lot of work)
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No Pete, How did the Devin fair? My 250 ITK is the best cutter I have.
One thing you can give and still keep...is your word.
The top three remain unchanged, the Fujiwara was completely different the second time I used it for the potato test so who knows. The DT is from Devin's first batched and is inscribed with "#2" so I imagine it was part of the first 10. I purchased it from another member a year and a half ago and that member had spent some time thinning the original grind so mine is definitely not stock.
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Have one to add.
Moritaka Damascus 240mm Gyuto
I'm so surprise Moritaka's food release performance....
Charles ***[All statements I made here only my personal opinion and nothing more!]*** & Please bare with me for my crappy English!!
I love that board and typically a mirror polish does not help with stiction. Nice video Magnus!
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With an uncertain future and financial difficulties, the Thomas families luck has gotten worse. In the last few weeks, the transmission of their car has gone out and their furnace stopped working. They have been using space heaters in an effort to keep their trailer home above freezing.
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In a two-day event sponsored by Lafayette-based nonprofit Project YES (Youth Envisioning Social change), the holidays keep going the first two days of November for Dia de los Muertos -- the largely Latino celebration of the Catholic holy days All Saints Day and All Souls Day.
Students involved with Project YES' after-school programming have been working on the Lafayette celebration since late summer, Project YES executive director Laura Powers said.
"We've been working on this for quite a while now," Powers said. "We met with the (Lafayette) Latino Advisory Board and got their feedback. I think there's been interest in doing a Latino cultural event and this was just good timing."
Though aspects of Dia de los Muertos are found in the ancient traditions of several European cultures, the Mexican festival has indigenous origins in the Aztec celebration of the goddess Mictecacihuatl.
"The focus of Dia de los Muertos is honoring your ancestors," Powers said. "Traditionally, you would clean up cemeteries and decorate in honor of cultural history. We couldn't get permission to get into cemeteries, so we're cleaning up Old Town."
Thursday, Nov. 1, is scheduled as the service day of the celebration. Students and volunteers will meet at 4 p.m. at Festival Plaza, at the corner of Public Road and Chester Street in Lafayette to begin the cleanup effort. If enough volunteers attend, Powers said the cleanup will expand to include Lafayette Skatepark.
Also on Thursday, volunteers will work on a canvas Dia de los Muertos mural, while also sealing the permanent Alley Art murals throughout Old Town.
"The mural is seven feet tall and wider than that. We'll decide afterwards on a location for it," Powers said. "It may go at Project YES, or it may go somewhere around town.
On Friday, festivities again kick off at 4 p.m. at Festival Plaza with face painting, music and craft projects -- including traditional Dia de los Muertos sugar skulls -- at pARTiculars Art Gallery & Teaching Studio, on the south end of the 401 South Public Road building.
Eats & Sweets, on the north end of 401 South Public Road, will bake up pan du muerto -- an anise-flavored bread that typically accompanies the holiday. Mexican hot chocolate will also be available.
At 5:30 p.m., the Dance for Social Change group at Pioneer Elementary School will perform a Dia de los Muertos dance number.
"The art, the dance, the costumes, it's all very bright and colorful," Powers said.
Following the dance performance, judging will begin on a Dia de los Muertos costume contest. Traditional costumes include skeletons and Catrina -- the skeleton of an upper-class woman, wearing a bright dress and adorned in flowers. Catrina's partner wears a suit.
Festivities both days end at 7 p.m. At the conclusion of Friday's events, the community is invited to Cannon Mine Coffee, 210 South Public Road, for live Dia de los Muertos music.
Participants in the family-friendly event, particularly those planning on volunteering for Thursday's service day, are asked to contact Powers at firstname.lastname@example.com, or arrive at Festival Plaza at around 4 p.m. Thursday.


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Largest Meet Yet Offers Warm-Up for Heps and Regionals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Yale women's cross country team will travel to Lehigh University in Pennsylvania this Friday for a chance to compete in a 40-team field at the Paul Short Invitational. This is the largest meet the Bulldogs have competed in so far this season, and gives them a chance to prepare for the logistics and racing strategy of such a huge competition, which will pay off when they compete at the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships and NCAA Northeast Regionals later this season.
The Paul Short Invitational will feature 40 teams from all over the country, including Maryland, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont and Virginia. In addition, several nationally-ranked teams will compete: Georgetown (4th), Providence (8th) and Villanova (10th). Providence and Villanova were first and second, respectively, at the 2011 Paul Short Invitational. Of the Ancient Eight, all but Columbia and Princeton will toe the line on Friday, so Yale will get to see how it stacks up against its Ivy rivals at this point in the season.
The Bulldogs executed a coup de etat of sorts at this race last year by placing sixth out of 45 teams. They finished ahead of Duke, which was ranked ninth nationally at the time. They also beat every other Ivy League team competing, despite being ranked only 13th in the Northeast regional USTFCCCA poll that week.
Morale on the Yale squad will be high after its dominating near-sweep of Harvard on Sept. 14. The Bulldogs claimed six of the first seven places, giving them a nice cushion of 19 points to Harvard's 40.
The Paul Short meet website is available here, and includes the day's field. Yale will compete in the College Gold 6k race at 11:45 a.m. Results will be available on the meet website and at www.yalebulldogs.com.
Report by Natalie Villa '13, Yale Sports Publicity


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Some good stuff, maybe, anything tickle your fancies? I might get the Hard Fi and SMD records.
Simian Mobile Disco - Attack Sustain Release
Hard Fi - Once Upon a Time In the West
The Donnas - Bitchin
Broken Social Scene - Kevin Drew Spirit If...(w/bonus)
Akron Family - Love is Simple
Underworld - Crocodile (import single)
Les Savy Fav - Let's Stay Friends
Ministry - The Last Sucker
John Coltrane - Absolutely Out There
Ben Lee - Ripe
Rogue Wave - Asleep at Heaven's Gate
Depeche Mode - Exciter (2XCD remastered series)
The Polyphonic Spree - Live in Austin


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I'm in a small place, a townhouse about 1200 sq feet, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Everyone's said to get a 1.5 ton central air unit, about 10 seer since it's Toronto and it'll generally only run in the hot times of the day during the summer.
Here's the question though - what would be a good QUIET unit to get? How do we watch for that sort of thing?
We've been offered an unknown Keeprite, and a "Carrier" system made by Carrier but unlabelled, for about the same price. Both are good-price 10 SEER units I think. Does anyone know where I can find sound ratings for residential central air con units?
We want to mount it in the back wall but since we have a deck out there, we dont want the outside fan unit of the aircon to kill us with noise and heat.
Also, what are "Sound Blankets"?


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Bringing Jewish Genealogy Education to the Southwest Orlando Community
ORLANDO, FL, November 29, 2011 — The Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando (JGSGO) and the Southwest Orlando Jewish Congregation (SOJC) have partnered to launch a Jewish Genealogy Pilot Program. Beginning in December, the SOJC will host several JGSGO monthly programs.
For 20 years, the JGSGO held its monthly programs exclusively in north Orlando. During the Pilot Program, meetings will be held at the SOJC in rotation with the Congregation of Reform Judaism (CRJ). "As the greater Orlando area continues to grow, it becomes increasingly difficult to make our programs accessible to the community at large. Through our partnership with the SOJC, we can now bring Jewish genealogy education to the southwest Orlando community. We also will be varying our meeting times to be accessible by those who prefer evening to daytime and weekend to weekday meetings," remarked JGSGO President, Jerry Kurland.
The JGSGO's events and programs provide the latest information on how to research your Jewish ancestry. Programs are offered for those who are beginners as well as experienced in genealogical research. The meetings provide an interactive venue where those just starting their search can interact with and be mentored by more experienced Jewish genealogy mavens.
While there is an ever growing abundance of genealogy data on the internet, the programs offered by the JGSGO help you to know how to use both on-line and off-line resources more effectively and efficiently – including those resources specific to tracing Jewish ancestry. All meetings are open to the public. JGSGO members can additionally access data and archives on the JGSGO private blog.
"We are enthusiastic to partner with the JGSGO in this Pilot Program as their mission fits well with the SOJC core values of education and family. We are excited to host the upcoming JGSGO December 18th annual meeting," remarked SOJC President, Michele Fischer. "We promise a great program to quick start your Jewish genealogy pursuit. We will also have many fantastic door prizes. This will be a meeting you cannot afford to miss," added Marlis Humphrey, JGSGO Vice President of Programs and Publicity.
About the Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater OrlandoThe Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando (JGSGO) is a not for profit organization dedicated to sharing genealogical information, techniques and research tools with anyone interested in Jewish genealogy and family history. For more information, visit our blog at www.jgsgo.blogspot.com .
About the Southwest Orlando Jewish CongregationFounded in 1982 and renamed in 1994, SOJC's mission is to be a vibrant Southwest Orlando community for Jewish spiritual enrichment, values, education and social enjoyment. Since our very beginning, SOJC's core values have remained rock steady as we proudly proclaim we are a conservative, egalitarian, family-oriented, inclusive and welcoming community. For more information, visit our website at www.sojc.org .


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More than a thousand people showed up, jammed out, rocked on and chowed down to lend their support during the recent Earth Day Jam benefit for the Tabarrini Foundation, at Valerie's Lounge. Benefit-goers were treated to amazing live music from some of the best musicians in Lee County, including Myth Live, Super Bot, the Sand Fleas, Strange Arrangement, Wallow Sound, Renee Masse Hose, Soul Funk Unity and A200.
"The music I've seen here today was killer my mind has been blown from all of the talent we have here!" said Valerie Van Selow, owner of Valerie's Lounge, during the all-day benefit later in the afternoon.
Throughout the day, Mother Earth was kind to the rocking crowd, holding back showers and rain clouds for the most part, where, the only ones getting wet were those who offered a dry hand to participate in the Dunk-a-Rocker tank. And, let me tell you, rockers were getting a-dunked!
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The Tabarrini Foundation had a fabulous booth set up during the Earth Day benefit Sunday, manned by siblings Victor and Carol Tabarrini, and Betty Masters. Photo by MELISSA SCHNEIDER.
Super Bot's Scooby, A200's Bob Tabarrini and Jason Polly, the George Lewis Project's George Lewis, The Houserockers' Burnell Caldwell, Ty Jackson of Bam Bandz, even bartender Darlene Russo, among many others, were all taking a chilly, windy dip for a good cause, as all funds brought in went directly to the foundation.
Also going directly to the foundation were all funds brought in through food sales that day. Mike "Popeye" Dearden was kind enough to take over the food station during the benefit, cooking up juicy hot dogs and hamburgers, and serving popcorn and hot wings (graciously donated by Dave Swazey of Hurricane Grill).
More than 100 local businesses donated goods, merchandise and gift certificates to an array of services, which were bundled up into lovely gift baskets and raffled off throughout the benefit.
Participating businesses included: Ace Hardware, Beach Pub, Beach Tobacco, Bonita Bill's, The Cottage, Gulfshore Grill, the Sandbar and Grill, Lani Kai, Charley's Boat House, the Munch Box, Wicked Wings, Indian Princess, Shep's Subs, Lighthouse Tiki Hut, Chicago Dog House, the Big M Casino, Orpheous Cafe, the Nauti Turtle, Starz Pizza, Lighthouse Resort, Jerry's Tire, Lazy Daze Saloon, Marti's, Silver Sands, Hooter's, MJ's Sub and Pub, the Lani Kai, Charisma Salon, Jungle Golf, Swimmin' n' Sunshine, Jay's Hardware, Winds Outlet, Semmer Electric, Smokin' Oyster Brewery, Yucatan Beach Stand, Lupo's, the Beached Whale, Publix, Joni's Beach Art, Randy Fox, the Mermaid, Valerie's Lounge, Circle K, Budweiser, Rep National, the Surf Club, Sanibel Wellness, City Tavern and Maria's Avon.
Half of the winners of the 50/50 raffles that day donated their winnings back to the cause, and local rockstar and volunteer musician for the charity group Rickey Medlocke (Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blackfoot) raffled off one of his own guitars, autographed, again, with all proceeds going directly to the Tabarrini Foundation.
The boys from Jet Sound Productions ran the sound for the concert throughout the day, and, as usual, sounded amazing.
Bam Bandz also made a very nice contribution to the cause, from proceeds they raised that day, as well.
"This was a huge community effort, and was a wonderful, wonderful success," said sweet little Lena Neroni, island resident and one of the many great volunteers who donated their time during the benefit. "Val's Lounge also donated a very nice percentage of their bar sales that day to the cause. This was a great, great benefit."
Of course, the Tabarrini Foundation had a dynamite booth set up, raising awareness of its cause and offering temporary tattoos and cool stickers to all who wanted to show even more support.
An amazing effort was achieved from all who donated their time, equipment, money ?and most importantly support, to help raise funds for a great foundation that's all about musical love and support for those who otherwise couldn't enjoy it.
About the Lewis P. Tabarrini Children's
Music Outreach Foundation
To honor their late, music-loving father, Lew, the Tabarrini family set up the Lewis P. Tabarrini Children's Music Outreach Foundation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide instruments and lessons to children who do not otherwise have the means to do so.
Lew believed that a boy or girl with an instrument in their hands is less likely to get into trouble, and he personally provided more than one child with their very first musical instrument.
The Lewis P. Tabarrini Children's Music Outreach Foundation's goal is to change children's lives, one guitar at a time, and provide instruments and lessons to children in Southwest Florida who want to play music but don't have the financial resources to make their dreams come true.
For more information on the local organization, or to find out how you can help, call 980-4991, visit TabarriniFoundation.org, or find the group on Facebook.


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Some sort of Star Trek series except for Enterprise which was terrible, or some sort of sci-fi space-oriented show that doesn't have to always focus on wars or action scenes.
Reruns of Star Blazers, played in order.
Reruns of classic Tom and Jerry cartoons with the *original* voice of Tom's owner.
Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Dexter's Lab
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Wine Insiders' Best of Everything 12-Bottle Wine Sampler for $96 + free shipping
deal found 292 weeks ago
Wine Insiders offers its "Best of Everything" 12-Bottle Wine Sampler" for $95.88 with free shipping. That's $7.99 per bottle, $72 off list, and tied with our mention from last week as one of the best wine deals we've seen from Wine Insiders. (For further comparison, we saw a 6-bottle "Facebook Favorites" bundle with different options for $39 in September.) This sampler includes six red and six white California wines from wineries such as Burke Family, River's End, Moon Crest, and others. (You can also choose all red, all white, or mixed wine samplers.)
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Clarendon leads Cal to first-ever Final Four
Spokane, WA (Sports Network) - Layshia Clarendon led all scorers with 25 points as the second-seeded California Golden Bears outlasted the fourth- seeded Georgia Bulldogs in overtime, 65-62, in the Spokane Regional Final of the NCAA Tournament to advance to the Final Four for the first time in school history.
Clarendon shot 9-of-18 from the field, including 3-of-7 from 3-point range for Cal (32-3), which will take on either Louisville or Tennessee in New Orleans on April 7. Afure Jemerigbe tallied 14 points, Talia Caldwell netted 10 points, and Reshanda Gray added eight points and 11 rebounds off the bench.
Cal becomes the first Pac-12 school other than Stanford to advance to the Final Four since USC in 1986.
For Georgia (28-7), Shacobia Barbee logged a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Anne Marie Armstrong and Jasmine James scored 12 and 11 points, respectively.
The Bulldogs opened up a 26-21 halftime lead by shooting 42.3 percent from the floor while holding Cal to a lowly 24.2 percent shooting.
Georgia continued to lead for the majority of the second half, including 49-39 with under seven minutes to play, but Cal ripped off a 13-1 run to take a 52-50 advantage with 2:19 remaining following a pair of Brittany Boyd free throws. The Bears had a chance to extend their lead at the foul line with 26 seconds left, but Jemerigbe missed the front end of a one-and-one. On the Bulldogs' final possession, Armstrong corralled an offensive rebound and put back a layup to tie the game with seven seconds left. Clarendon's 3-point attempt at the buzzer did not fall and the game went to overtime.
Georgia got the scoring started in the extra session with a Khaalidah Miller 3-pointer, but from there Cal scored nine straight points to take the lead for good.
The Bears dominated the rebounding battle, 54-41, but nearly cost themselves with a poor showing at the foul line (12-of-24).


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APPLIN, MARGARET R. "PEGGY," Covington Twp., Wednesday, 11 a.m., Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton, by the Rev. Howard Woodruff, pastor; and her grandson-in-law, Pastor Eric Luczak. Interment, private. Contributions: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411, or Elm Park United Methodist Church, 712 Linden St., Scranton, PA 18510. Arrangements: Duffy & Snowdon Funeral Home, Moscow.
ARMEZZANI, CLAIRE EMILIANI, Dunmore Health Care Center, formerly of the Tripp Park section, Wednesday, Patrick F. Guido Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Ave., Scranton. Mass, 9:30 a.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel, 1605 Oram St. Go directly to church. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Calling hours, today, 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions: St. Joseph's Center, 2010 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509, or to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, 300 Mulberry St., Suite 305, Scranton, PA 18510.
BARTRIDGE, FREDERICK L. "FRED," Moscow, Mass, today, 10 a.m., St. Catherine of Siena Church, 220 Church St. Go directly to church. Interment with military honors, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Covington Twp. Arrangements: Duffy & Snowdon Funeral Home, 401 Church St., Moscow. Contributions: St. Catherine of Siena Church, 220 Church St., Moscow, PA 18444, or the donor's choice.
BURILLA, ANN M., formerly of Old Forge, today, 10:30 a.m., Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 517 N. Main St., Old Forge. Office of Christian Burial, 11, St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church, Old Forge, by the Rev. Gary J. Mensinger, pastor. Interment, St. John's Cemetery, Duryea. Calling hours, 9 to service. Contributions: Woodlake at Tolland, 26 Shenipsit Lake Road, Tolland, CT, 06084.
CASTELLI, CHARLES J., Scott Twp., Wednesday, Louis J. Rapoch Funeral Home, 420 Church St., Archbald. Mass, 8:40, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Willow Street, Peckville. Interment, St. Mary's Cemetery, Montdale. Calling hours, today, 4 to 7 p.m.
DeMATTEO, LEONA, Olyphant, Monday, James M. Margotta Funeral Home, Blakely. Mass, Holy Cross Parish, St. Patrick's Church, Olyphant, by Monsignor Michael Delaney. Pallbearers: Thomas, Christopher, James, Jordan, Frank and Jason DeMatteo, grandsons. Interment St. Mary of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore.
DiSTASI, JOSEPH A., Old Forge, private, Old Forge Cemetery, by the Very Rev. Nestor Kowal, St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Contributions: St. Michael's Ukrainian Orthodox Church, North Main and Howell streets, Scranton, PA 18504. Arrangements: Semian Funeral Home, 704 Union St., Taylor.
ENSMINGER, SHIRLEY M., R.N., West Scranton, Mass, Wednesday, 10 a.m., St. Ann's Basilica, Scranton, by the Rev. Francis Landry, C.P., pastor. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Contributions: St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen, 500 Penn Ave., Scranton, PA 18509. Arrangements: Kearney Funeral Home Inc., 125 N. Main Ave., Scranton.
FLANNELLY, JAMES P., Avoca, Wednesday, 10 a.m., Eagen-Hughes Funeral Home, 2908 Birney Ave., Scranton. Mass, 10:30, Divine Mercy Parish, Church of St. Joseph, 312 Davis St., by the Rev. Francis Pauselli, pastor. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Calling hours, today, 4 to 8 p.m.
FOGARTY, DANIEL THOMAS, Clarks Summit, Mass, Saturday, 9 a.m., Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State St., Clarks Summit, by Monsignor James McGarry, pastor, and the Rev. Robert McLaughlin, great-nephew. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Calling hours, Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., with blessing service, 7:30 p.m., Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Memorials: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
FOGARTY, VIRGINIA EDNA, Clarks Summit, calling hours, Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., with blessing service, 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Robert McLaughlin, great-nephew, Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst. Memorials: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.
FRANCESKI, JOSEPH F., Clifford Twp., Mass, today, 10:30 a.m., St. Joseph's Church, 741 Delaware St., Forest City, by the Rev. Patrick L. Albert, pastor. Interment, parish cemetery, Forest City. Go directly to church. Contributions: St. Joseph's Church, 741 Delaware St., Forest City, PA 18421. Arrangements: Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Clifford.
HALPRIN, MILDRED "SISSY," Hollywood, Fla., formerly of Scranton, Wednesday, 1 p.m., Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc., 318 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, by Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn. Interment, Temple Israel Cemetery, Dunmore. Shiva, home of Seth and Sheryl Gross, 809 Quincy Ave., Scranton, Wednesday, 7 to 9, and Thursday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Contributions: to any worthy organization.
KELLEMAN, WILLIAM A., Pittston, today, 8:45 a.m., Baloga Funeral Home Inc., 1201 Main St., Pittston. Mass, 9:30, St. John the Evangelist Church, Pittston. Interment, St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter. Contributions: American Lung Association.
KUNDLA, JOHN J. JR., Taylor, formerly of Dupont, Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., Jacob Davis Funeral Home, 422 S. Main St., Taylor. Divine Liturgy, 10, St. Michael's Byzantine Catholic Church, 251 N. Main St., Pittston. Calling hours, today, 5 to 7 p.m. Parastas, 6. Interment, St. Michael's Parish Cemetery.
LAVELLE, MARJORIE J., Scranton, Monday, Kearney Funeral Home Inc., Scranton. Mass, Nativity of Our Lord Church, Scranton, by the Rev. Michael Bryant, pastor. Pallbearers: Kelly Hopkins, Bill Culkin, Dan and Chris Lavelle, nephews; Brian Lavelle and Adam Silverstein, grandsons. Interment, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.
LEITNER, NANCY, Scranton, Monday, Neil W. Regan Funeral Home Inc., Scranton. Mass, Christ the King Parish, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Archbald, by the Rev. Christopher Sahd, pastor. Pallbearers: Tom Egan, Mike Ciullo, Dave Elliott, Jerry Tallo, Nick Lazor, Sean and Ryan Hogan, and Mike Conrad. Interment, private.
MAYER, MARY LOUISE, North Scranton, Monday, Mass, Holy Rosary Church, concelebrated by the Rev. Cyril Edwards, pastor; and the Rev. William Flynn. Pallbearers: Michael, John Jr., Kevin, Matthew and Brian McGuigan, and Michael Mayer Jr., grandsons. Honorary pallbearer: Daniel McGuigan, grandson. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Arrangements: Edward Knight O'Donnell Funeral Home, Scranton.
McCORMACK, ROBERT J. SR., South Scranton, Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., August J. Haas Funeral Home Inc., 202 Pittston Ave., Scranton. Mass, 10, Nativity Of Our Lord Church, 633 Orchard St., Scranton, by the Rev. Michael Bryant, pastor. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton. Military services, AMVETS. Calling hours, today, 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions: PA Credit Union Foundation, 4309 N. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17110; or to Commonwealth Hospice, 746 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA 18510.
MORANO, JOHN, Newberry, Fla., formerly of Olyphant, Monday, Louis M. Margotta Funeral Home, Jessup. Mass, Holy Cross Parish, St. Patrick's Church, Olyphant, by Monsignor Michael J. Delaney. Pallbearers: Jayme, Nick and Bruce Morano, Don Galenas, Joe Maloney and Mark Giovagnoli. Interment, St. Mary of Mount Carmel Cemetery, Dunmore.
POLK, MARY WATRAL, resident of Green Ridge Health Care Center, formally of Dickson City and Moosic, Wednesday, 9:45 a.m., Frank T. Mazur Funeral Home Inc., 601 Dundaff St., Dickson City. Liturgy, 10:30, St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Church, 310 Mifflin Ave., Scranton. Interment, St. Mary's Greek Catholic Cemetery, Scranton. Calling hours, today, 5 to 8 p.m. Parastas, 7:15. Contributions: Chris' Kidney Connection, 801 Laurel Creek Drive, Dickson City, PA 18519.
PRICE, SHARON LORENE, Scranton, Saturday, 1 p.m., Bethel Baptist Church, 1132 S. Main Ave., Scranton. Family will receive friends after the service. Contributions: Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411. Arrangements: Sznyter Funeral Home, 1101 Prospect Ave., Scranton.
SAMPAIO, WILLIAM, Clarks Summit, today, 6 p.m., New Covenant Fellowship Church, 258 N. Main St., Taylor, by the Rev. Dr. Joliam Sampaio, William's son and pastor. Contributions: VNA Hospice, 301 Delaware Ave., Olyphant, PA 18447. Arrange-ments: Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home Inc., Old Forge.
SANDERSON, PETER JOSEPH "P.J.," East Mountain section of Scranton, memorial Mass, today, 9:30 a.m., Holy Name of Jesus Church, East Elm Street and Froude Avenue, Scranton. Go directly to church. Arrangements: Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., Scranton.
SHIFFER, MARIE DONATA RINALDI, West Scranton, private. Interment, St. Michael's Cemetery, Dunmore. Contributions: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101. Arrangements: Carl J. Savino Funeral Home, 157 S. Main Ave., Scranton.
TORQUATO, ROSE, Mountain View Care Center, Monday, Solfanelli-Fiorillo Funeral Home Inc., Scranton. Mass, St. Patrick's Church, Scranton, by the Rev. Martin Boylan. Concelebrating, Deacon Joseph Wrabel, son-in-law. Pallbearers: Anthony, Joseph Jr., James, Rick and Franco Torquato, and Jerry Osborne. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.
WATERS, THE REV. DANIEL O., Scranton, associate pastor, Bethel AME Church, Scranton, Monday, Bethel AME Church, by the Rev. Tawan Bailey, pastor. Pallbearers: Frank Jordan, Larry McIver, Tony Sandy, Ronald Jeter, George Burns and David Bailey. Interment, Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst Twp. Arrangements: Carlucci-Golden-DeSantis Funeral Home Inc., Dunmore.
ZONTA, TATIANA FEODOROVNA, Peckville, today, noon, Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, N.Y. Interment, monastery cemetery. Parastas, by Mitred Archpriest John Sorochka. Contributions: c/o St. John's, 706 Hill St., Mayfield, PA 18433, for distribution to monasteries and convents in need. Arrangements: Ryczak-Harrison Funeral Home Inc., 901 Lackawanna Ave., Mayfield.


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Funny – I just wrote a lengthy post explaining in good detail why this trade was going to hurt the Packers. I talked about the psychological boost this trade will provide to a team with sagging confidence and a 1-2 record. I talked about how Moss would at the least offer up an extra distraction for defenses that are already super-worried about Adrian Peterson. I talked about how with Shiancoe and Harvin healthy (and possibly when Rice returns), defending the Vikes could be a real problem. I talked about how Favre is finally getting his wish and how this is such a mental boost for him (especially considering his mental game is way off this year – because he's having trouble managing the expectations after success from last year…an issue that manifests itself when Favre forces the issue/turnovers). I talked about how smart the Vikings' front office is and how I have quietly admired them now for several years – especially their willingness to take risks like picking up Jared Allen. I also rather immodestly gave myself props for predicting Favre/Vikes success last year and for predicting their failings this year.
Then I deleted the whole post when I looked at the Vikings schedule because I began to think this trade may be happening a couple games too late. The Vikes are 1-2 right now. They have the Jets in NY this week, then Dallas at home, then the Pack at Lambeau, and then a game at NE. Brutal 4 game schedule. It's entirely possible they're 1-6 by the end of it. But even if they're 2-5 that may be enough failure for there to be dissension within the ranks. I'm not sure Favre, Moss or the Vikes would deal well with failure after such a big-time trade. On the other hand, if they do get by with 2 victories in those 4 games, then the trade may eventually pay off yet this year. The next 4-5 weeks should be very interesting for our rivals – but at the least, I tip my hat to the Vikings' front office for taking a chance when a chance needed to be taken.


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Good morning, Bret and everyone!
That should keep you busy!!!!
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Originally Posted by timebuilder
Yeah, but when you get your action from the government there's no dinner and a movie involved , it's just tax, tax, thank you man.
Oh you get action. Theres no dinner or a movie, but there is a bend over and cough.
Moon this will be in addition to paying the Terminally Stupid Safety Authority. Union shops have to pay. Non-union shops have a choice whether to join the College or not. Just another cash grab. TSSA actually started out as part of the Government of Ontario, then was sent out on their own, and told to do this job for the government without any money from the government. So they make it by "enforcing" the rules set in place by the B149 and in Ontario, the TSS act.
The College....well...no one can really figure out what they do. Only that they want money every year.
Get money, get paid.
Originally Posted by RayD8630
Moon this will be in addition to paying the Terminally Stupid Safety Authority.
Yep, buddy, getting regulated to death goes hand in hand with being taxed to death.
Originally Posted by timebuilder
Good morning, Bret and everyone!
That should keep you busy!!!!
He woke up sick this morning he has slept all day .
If you help others then you are a Success
Originally Posted by fcs
He woke up sick this morning he has slept all day .
Yikes.. Caught one of the bugs going around? Load him up with Cold FX, vitamin C and fluids until he's cryin' for mercy
Good morning, Bret and everyone.
Tell Andy to get well soon!
'Morning Bret and everyone. How's Andy doing today?
Afternoon Bret & all !! been busy with garden and warmer weather. Then BAM, old man winter raises his head again. Good thing tomatoes where planted late and will get them in the ground this week-end. All good here in Frognot but glad we do not live by any fertilizer plants. Sad day for all involved with the town of West Texas. Our prayers are with them.
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Andy doing a lot better should up and moving
Good morning, Bret and everyone!
afternoon all
'Evening Bret and everyone. Glad to hear about Andy doing better. Now send the little bum to aerate/seed/fertilize the lawn
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- What's the difference between 'sulphate', 'sulphite', and 'sulphide'?
- Is water hydrogen dioxide or dihydrous oxide or something else entirely?
- I'm really enjoying Carl Sagan's Cosmos. Do you have any recommendations for other science books to read?
- Do you favour deductive or inductive reasoning?
- Is alchemy a science?
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The Zend Developer Zone has a quick note about its parent company, Zend, becoming a finalist in the inaugural Israeli Start-up Contest.
The even is sponsored by the Israel Venture Association and includes other finalists like: Amimon, Discretix, Deep Breeze, Mazor Surgical Technologies, and Itemfield.
For more information, you can check out this month's edition (on stands June 19th) of Red Herring.


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Olivia Newton-John
Nostalgia acts rely on the power of memory. So when you see Olivia Newton-John (swoon!), you will be seeing a performer who is well past her prime. And that will be immaterial, as the songs will be close enough to what you remember. You will clap, sing along and cheer, because it's the memories that you're listening to. And "A Little More Love" is pop greatness. Why go: Support a legend, and tickle your wayback machine. Reconsider: History is bunk. Pop music should always move forward. 8 p.m. Saturday at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora; $50-$75; 630-896-6666, paramountaurora.com
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Today Cardinal Francis George came to visit the Bakery and the New Horizons Center for the Developmentally Disabled where there is a room dedicated in honor of Rita Tierney. Our dear friend and number one Eli's fan Rita Tierney was active in the Catholic Church of the area. While he was here he visited with many bakery associates and enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by our Chef Antonio.


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Effects of Simulated Acid Rain on Growth and Yield of Cassava Manihot esculenta (Crantz)
Southern Nigeria is a major cassava producing area that has been subjected to air pollution from increasing industrial activities and population explosion in the coastal towns and cities. The level of pollution is not expected to change drastically in the immediate future. Investigations were carried out to study the changes in the morphology, survival, growth and yield of TMS 96/1672 cultivar of cassava Manihot esculenta (Crantz) to simulated acid rain. The plants were exposed to simulated acid rain of pH 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0 (control) respectively. Simulated acid rain induced morphological changes including chlorosis, early leaf senescence, necrosis, leaf abscission, leaf folding and death. Plant height, leaf area, fresh weight, dry weight, relative growth rate, chlorophyll content and the harvest index was the highest at pH 7.0 (control) and significantly (p<0.05) decreased with increasing acidity. The results indicates that TMS 96/1672 cultivar of Manihot esculenta exhibited growth stimulation at low acidity of pH 2.0 and it is likely to be retarded in future due to rapid and uncontrolled industrialization.
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Phillies Night At The Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers hosted "Phillies Night" on Saturday at the game vs. the New York Knicks. An annual tradition, those participating were the Phanatic, Brad Lidge, Shane Victorino, Ryan Madson and some guy, possibly from the Reading Phils,
whose name I could not make out when they announced it. If anyone knows who this guy is, please let me know! Mystery guy replaced Cole Hamels who was scheduled to appear, but was a no-show. We know he was in town because he taped "Meet the Phillies" at Citizens Bank Park earlier in the day. No statement was made as to why he did not appear. I assume his wife decided he was not allowed to play basketball, for fear his million-dollar arm may fall off :O) Or maybe he felt he needed 4 days rest in between events. Just a guess…
Anyway, Brad Lidge gave the ceremonial "tip-off" before the game:
And during half-time, the 4 guys had a "3-point shoot-out," which Victorino won, hands down. Madson and Lidge should not quit their day jobs. Although, Lidge looked like he had more fun than anyone else :O) He was all smiles.
The World Series trophy was on-hand for fans to check out. And during game time-outs, the Phanatic and the ball girls tossed t-shirts to the crowd, raced some weird giant, inflatable bunnies and wandered around with the Sixers dancers. They even played beach ball volleyball in my section…got whacked on the head a few times, but I think I will live…not much up there to injure :O) It was entertaining to see the Phanatic play with Hip-Hop, the Sixers mascot. Hip-Hop is a grown man in a giant, scary bunny outfit. Not sure who came up with that one, but I am sure it was after a nightmare having to do with large rabbits attacking them. Or maybe they have seen Monty-Python's "The Holy Grail" one too many times? You be the judge.
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Squeezed by high oil prices, the world airline industry's profits will be slim this year and could be wiped out if Europe tumbles into recession, the main global aviation trade group said yesterday.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to resolve a dispute over European carbon charges on airlines and to avoid tax and regulatory changes it said might hamper industry growth.
Worldwide, airlines should make total profits this year of US$3 billion on revenues of US$631 billion — a 0.5 percent margin, the IATA said in an industry outlook released as it opened its annual general meeting in Beijing.
"The industry's profitability is balancing on a knife edge," said Tony Tyler, the IATA's executive director.
The "most immediate risk" is Europe's debt crisis, which could drag down profits if it triggers a recession, Tyler said. He said a 1 percent drop in airline revenue could turn the small forecast global profit into a US$3 billion loss.
Asian carriers are forecast to post total profits of US$2 billion this year, while US and Middle Eastern airlines also should make money, the IATA said. It said European carriers were expected to post a US$1.1 billion loss.
High oil prices are a key reason for weak profits, Tyler said.
The group represents 240 airlines including the world's major carriers.
The latest outlook is based on a forecast that oil prices will average US$110 a barrel this year. IATA says fuel accounts for 33 percent of carriers' costs, up from between 13 percent and 14 percent a decade ago.
The profit forecast represents a decline of more than 50 percent from last year's US$7.9 billion. That was down by a similar margin from 2010's US$15.8 billion profit.
Also yesterday, IATA appealed to governments to head off a mounting conflict over European carbon charges on airlines by negotiating a global system to regulate the industry's emissions of climate-changing gases.
China, the US, India, Russia and others oppose the European charges, which took effect on Jan. 1 and require carriers to buy permits to emit carbon. China and India have prohibited their airlines from cooperating and Beijing has blocked purchases of European aircraft by its carriers, stirring fears of further economic retaliation.
"We strongly oppose this unilateral action," said Wang Changshun (王昌順), chairman of Air China Ltd (中國國際航空), one of China's three main state-owned carriers, at a news conference with Tyler.
Aviation accounts for 3 percent of total carbon emissions, but is the fastest-growing source.
Talks on a global system have begun in the International Civil Aviation Organization and the EU has said it would be willing to reconsider its system if an agreement is reached.
"It should be a global system," said IATA chairman Peter Hartman, president of Dutch carrier KLM NV, at the news conference.
"We are not opposing [regulation of carbon emissions], but we are opposing that they try to force other continents under their legislation," Hartman said.
The group appealed to governments to repeal taxes such as a new British passenger charge that it said hamper industry growth. It called for action on other issues such as delays in expanding airport capacity in Sydney and India's business capital, Mumbai.
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MT. STERLING, Ky. (WKYT) - Police in Lexington arrested a man for using a rigged dollar bill to get extra cash out of a coin machine.
A shop owner in Mt. Sterling has had the same thing happen to her numerous times. Now, she's hoping the arrest in Lexington will serve as a warning to similar thieves.
She can count at least four times when the man has walked into her laundromat in Mount Sterling and stolen coins.
"We make our living a quarter at a time, and then he comes in and cleans us out," explains Della Ferguson. Ferguson owns The Laundry Room in Mt. Sterling. When she saw WKYT's story about men in Lexington using a rigged dollar bill to steal cash from a coin machine, she thought the whole thing looked very familiar.
"We work hard to try to make a few dollars, and the people that come in here and spend their money, they work hard. And then he comes along and just takes it. He doesn't have to work for nothing, and goes on his merry way. It does make you angry, and it's money we need to pay the bills to replace washers and try to fix up things better for the public to use them."
Her laundromat is open 24 hours. Because of the recent thefts, she's thought of changing the way they do business.
"It was getting to the point that we were afraid to put any change in the changer. So that was gonna interfere with people coming doing their laundry at night."
Lexington police arrested Larry Pence for the same crime Ferguson fights at her laundromat. She's hoping that arrest sends a warning to similar criminals.


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From the business arena to the church community and just about every place in between, Martha Donovan touched the lives and hearts of so many in Shelby County before passing away Saturday at the age of 88.
"Most people knew her from the drugstore, and she was such a kind, giving person," said her nephew, Jerry Donovan.
Martha Elizabeth Donovan, born Feb. 27, 1923 in Shelby County to Jerry Wise and Mary Jetta Pulliam, was a former co-owner of Smith-McKenney Drug Co., along with Bill Borders and William "Shug" Hickman.
The three of them purchased the drugstore from Hickman's grandfather, Charles Bradbury. Hickman and Borders were pharmacists and Donovan did the bookkeeping.
The story goes that Donovan was attending business school in Louisville during World War II, and one day when she was waiting on the corner to be picked up by her family, store owner L. G. "Pop" Smith came out and asked if she wanted to help him with his books.
She said yes, and she didn't leave for the next 60 years. In 1953 she became a part-owner – which was unusual for women in that era – and in 1993 sold her interest in the store to Greg Hayse, a current partner.
After several years of working part time, she finally retired in the early 2000s, leaving behind a legacy of always treating everyone like family, said Charles Hickman, Shug Hickman's son, now a circuit court judge in Shelby County.
"I grew up in the pharmacy, so I've known Martha all my life," he said. "I was born when dad was in pharmacy school, so my job, from whenever I could start working, was in the pharmacy.
"Martha was a genuine, humble person, and she was everybody's friend. She was loyal to her family, and she treated everyone with honesty and respect."
Joyce Bell, who has worked at Smith-McKenney for 39 years, said she has so many wonderful memories of Donovan, who was not just her employer but also a very close friend.
"She hired me thirty-nine years ago, and we worked together until she retired," Bell said.
"There's not enough words to tell you how special she was. I am so sad about losing her. Martha was a true friend; she really cared about people. She always took the time to say hello and ask how you were. She was so kind-hearted. You will never know how many people she helped along the way."
Jerry Donovan shared a memory that illustrates Bell's point.
"Back about thirty or forty years ago, there was this fellow who was new in town, and he was down and out, and nobody would help him," he said. "Nobody would cash his checks or do anything for him, but Martha would. And I know this to be true, because he told me so himself."
Donovan said his aunt, who had never married and had no children of her own, took him and his dad into her home when his parents divorced when he was very young.
"She helped raise me, and I grew up living on her farm," he said. "I was the closest thing to a son she ever had, and she did everything for me that a parent would do for a child."
Bill Borders described Donovan as a generous, very compassionate person. She was also an astute businesswoman, he said, in a time when that was a rare quality.
"We bought the store in the forties; I think it was her first job right out of business college," he said. "She did bookkeeping and just about everything else. She did it all.
"She wasSmith-McKenney. All the customers loved her, and everybody who came in the store wanted to talk to her."
Donovan's personality was robust, always cheerful and full of care for anyone she was around. She kept friends for life, and many visited her up until her last days.
Among those was Linda Pulliam, a friend of Donovan's at Olive Branch Methodist Church, where Donovan was a devoted member.
"She was the oldest member of our church, and she would tell us stories about how she used to come to church in a horse and buggy when she was a little girl," she said. "And when she got a little older, she would make sure to be the first one to arrive on Sunday morning so she could light the stove to get the church warm. She went to this church her entire life. She was a great lady, and we all loved her."
Garry Polston said he has been pastor at Olive Branch for less than a year, but he had already grown very close to Donovan from visiting her at Crestview Care and Rehabilitation Center, where she had moved after breaking her hip in a fall.
"The last time I saw her was last week," he said. "We were talking and I starting singing a hymn – it was "O Come Angel Band" – and she just raised her little hand to praise the Lord…and in that moment, I felt so blessed to know her," he said, in a voice full of emotion. "She meant a lot to our members, and to me. We won't forget her."
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Wow...that is very strange! The background is white, and I don't know about Photo Bucket!
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It's still white, Harriet. Hope you get it sorted, but I can't help as I'm not very techy :-(
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Photo Bucket is an image sharing web site, much like Flickr, etc.
Did you use your own image for your background, or did you get it off the web? If you got it off the web, it may be a copyrighted image that belonged to someone on PhotoBucket and they had it pulled for infringement.
Make sure you use only images which are your own, and you shouldn't have any problems.
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Seriously. It's WAY superior to World of Warplanes. I've heard people say it's different. I don't agree. The subject, feel and gameplay of both games is exactly the same. Except War Thunder accomplishes this with better graphics, effects, controls, camera, mission objectives, targets, maps and obviously, war planes. I mean, in WT you actually have damaging sections and parts of your plane getting ripped to shreds and scattered through the air, oil/fuel leaks, flaps and ailerons damage, pilots going unconscious due to extreme G maneuvers. All this while you get an amazing feeling of accomplishment when mowing down an enemy in your sights with your battery of machine guns and cannons roaring and blistering the skies with spent cartridges of ammunition!
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Beldon "Mike" VanWagenen of Middletown, NY, a retired therapy aide at the Middletown Psychiatric Center and a driver for AHRC Middletown and the Mid City Transit, died Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown. He was 80 years old.
The son of Chauncey and Lunda VanLeuven VanWagenen, he was born November 12, 1932 in Walden, NY.
He was a Navy Veteran serving in the Korean War.
He was married to Barbara Barney VanWagenen.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara, at home; one son, Ron VanWagenen of Wallkill; daughter, Cindy VanWagenen-Curran of Raleigh, NC; brother, Neil VanWagenen and his wife, Bonnie of Gardiner; stepson, Michael Smith of Middletown; two stepdaughters: Keryn Barney of Orlando, FL and Melissa McGrath of Monroe; sister-in-law, Beverly Barney of Middletown; grandchildren: Jessica, Ryan, Chris, Ronnie Jr. and Miya. He was predeceased by his first wife, Bessie Van Wagenen; son, Chris VanWagenen; brother, Jack VanWagenen and two sisters: Shirley Manning and Ginny Medley.
Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Friday, June 21st at 11 a.m. in the Wallkill Valley Cemetery, Walden.
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North Andover teammates inspire Stevens at states
WORCESTER — While her teammates lined up to compete, the sophomore who helped catapult the North Andover High girls' gymnastics program back into relevancy was sitting near the vault with a long-sleeve shirt pulled over her leotard during Wednesday's state championship meet at the DCU Center in Worcester.
North Andover coach Jennifer Mangano looked to the stands for Nicole Stevens's parents, who signaled a thumbs down for the vault exercise, and gave Stevens, who was in contention for the top all-around score, the bad news.
The young gymnast, dealing with a sprained ankle suffered last weekend while leading the Scarlet Knights to a North sectional title, would not compete. Instead, she stepped up as a student assistant, adjusting the padding beneath the vault, moving the mats into place, and distributing knowledge and love to her teammates.
Watching from the sidelines can hurt. But for Stevens, moments like these are what keep her going.
After training at Brestyan's gym in Burlington, home to Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman and many others, Stevens was ready to quit, according to Mangano.
"She was burned out," Mangano said. "High school gymnastics helped her realize it could be fun again. She realized there's more than individuals to gymnastics. You have someone depending on you here. She started loving the sport."
Without Stevens, North Andover would have likely remained on the outside for postseason competition again this year. With Stevens, along with promising freshmen Madeleine Shea and Julia Montecalvo , North Andover registered a 144.125 to take the sectional title.
With her 37.975, Stevens was second in all-around competition only to Beverly's Heather Gomes , who scored a 38.1.
Her injured ankle wrapped in a brace, Stevens adapted simpler routines for the state final Wednesday and produced a 28.275 through three events. Had she competed on the vault, assuming one of her typical scores of about 9.3, Stevens's all-around total of 37.575 would have left her third in the entire competition.
Even without the bells and whistles in her floor routine, she dazzled to "Mango," an upbeat Spanish song by Johannes Linstead, dancing and gliding her way around the mat with grace. She registered a 9.25.
On the bars, she shook off her coach's request to use a simple dismount and instead sprung into a double-back rotation. She stuck the landing and was awarded a 9.4
"I was so mad," Mangano said. "But she's a stubborn kid. If she wants to do something, she's going to do it."
Stevens had not practiced all week, trying to let her ankle heal. But with hundreds watching from the stands, with an array of the state's best gymnasts awaiting her performance, she felt compelled to go for it.
"Coach didn't want me to do my double-back dismount but I felt like I should do it," said Stevens, who works out at Ace Gymnastics in Ipswich. "I know how to do it and it's the same landing."
And on the beam, Stevens was a natural, according to Mangano, who has coached the prodigy since she could walk. She scored a 9.425, third-highest in the competition.
The beam is where she shines, with her ability to balance on the 3.9-inch wide surface, drawing rave reviews that could land her a college scholarship.
"She makes the beam look like it's nothing," Mangano said. "It's like floor exercise for her. She just gets up there and makes it look easy. She doesn't get nervous. No fear. There are kids who get up there and instantly get real nervous. Nicole doesn't seem like she gets nervous. It's just her personality."
What made Stevens's performance more impressive was that it was done on crisp, firm equipment that the DCU Center provided (in preparation to host the 2013 American Cup on Saturday).
"The equipment is brand new, so it's a little tight," said Duncan Chase , coach of the Barnstable squad, which won its ninth state title in 13 years. "Landing is tough on the ankles."
Watching Stevens operate Wednesday, it would have been hard to tell.
"I'm proud of myself for sticking with gymnastics," she said. "I've been doing it for 12 years. I love the high school. That's what keeps me going. These girls help me. Without them it'd be so different. They make me love it."
A line in time
Thirty years coaching the Bowdoin College men's hockey team, and Terry Meagher swears he's never seen a line perform like what he witnessed last Saturday in a NESCAC quarterfinal against Hamilton College.
With eight minutes left and Bowdoin down 3-2, Meagher sent out his top line of Kyle Lockwood,Rob MacGregor, and Reading's Rob Toczylowski, who prepped at Proctor Academy.
Within 4 minutes, 11 seconds, the trio produced a pair of goals, both assisted by Toczylowski, to turn defeat into victory.
"They were down and willed it," Meagher said. "They were inspiring and found a way to get the job done at a key time in the game."
Toczylowski, a senior, has 10 assists and 13 goals, five of which are game-winners, this season.
"He finds ways to win," the coach said. "He knows what it takes. Rob has done that his whole life in hockey. That's not by accident. They're inspiring goals, too."
The Polar Bears (20-3-2) were scheduled to play Middlebury Saturday night in a NESCAC semifinal.
First-team nod
Franklin Pierce senior defenseman Brendan McCarron (Andover resident/Central Catholic grad) was named to the All-Northeast-10 first team, posting seven goals and nine assists for the Ravens this season.
"I just didn't get the right bounces last year," he said. "I wasn't really shooting as much as I am this year. I got my confidence back and once a couple goals came, a lot more came."
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Pingree School senior running back/linebacker Nick Antenucci signed his letter of intent to play at Merrimack College next year. Antenucci was a three-time Evergreen League All-Star and two-time All-New England selection.Jason Mastrodonato can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Oscar-Nominated Short Films
Feb. 21-23. In Animation and Live Action categories. Thursday and Friday at 7:30 the five films nominated for Best Animated Shorts to be screened are as follows: Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" – TV's ageless baby attends the Ayn Rand Daycare Center, where she rescues a lonely caterpillar and rebels against being average. Made in USA, 5 minutes. "Adam and Dog" – A playful dog exploring the world in the first days of Creation makes a profound connection when he comes upon the first man. Made in USA, 16 minutes. "Fresh Guacamole" – An unseen cook transforms a series of unusual but everyday ingredients into a bowl of guacamole. Made in USA, 2 minutes. "Head Over Heels" – The emotional distance between a long-married husband and wife results in an unusual living arrangement. Made in the United Kingdom, 11 minutes. "Paperman" – A young man working in a mid-century New York City office tries desperately to attract the attention of a girl in the skyscraper across the street. Made in USA, 7 minutes. The animated lineup will also include the additional highly recommended titles: "Abiogenesis," "Dripped" and "The Gruffalo's Child." The program is family-friendly. Saturday at 7:30 p.m., the five films nominated for Best Live Action Shorts to be shown are as follows: "Death of a Shadow" – A World War I soldier attempts to ransom his soul from Death and return to the woman he fell in love with before he died. Made in France and Belgium, in Dutch, 20 minutes. "Henry" – An aging concert pianist undergoes a series of confusing but inevitable experiences as he searches for his missing wife. Made in Canada, in English, 21 minutes. "Curfew" – At the lowest point of his life, a young man gets a call from his estranged sister asking him to babysit his nine-year-old niece. Made in USA, in English, 19 minutes. "Buzkashi Boys" – Two boys in contemporary Afghanistan – a defiant blacksmith's son and a charismatic street urchin – dream of winning a popular and fierce polo match. Made in Afghanistan, in Persian, 28 minutes. "Asad" – A boy from a war-torn Somali fishing village must decide between a life of piracy or the life of an honest fisherman. Made in South Africa, in Somalian, 18 minutes
- Where:
- Panida Theater, 300 N. First Ave., Hayden, ID
- City:
- Sandpoint
- Neighborhood:
- Sandpoint/Priest River
- Cost:
- $7/adults, $6/seniors and students
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- (208) 263-9191
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- http://www.panida.org/
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