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June 28, 2010 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on FEMA Trailers Headed for Indian Reservation
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) travel trailers going to tribal members on the Turtle Mountain Reservation in North Dakota are intended for recreational use and not for housing purposes, according to U.S. General Services Administration officials in Washington, D.C.
GSA officials also said representatives of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa were alerted about the formaldehyde warning and the limitation of the use of the trailers, the Minot (N.D.) Daily News reported.
Questions have been raised by some tribal members about whether FEMA travel trailers are safe for the health of tribal members who have obtained the trailers. Tribal member Delvin Cree of Dunseith has sent letters to various media including the Minot Daily News, which have been published about concerns over the travel trailers. He said tribal members received the travel trailers for free but had to travel to Mississippi to pick them up or pay someone else to make the trip.
He said he has reports that tribal members on the reservation are living in the travel trailers and also in FEMA mobile homes which have also gone to tribal members.
Going to the oil fields
He said he also has reports of tribal members from Turtle Mountain Reservation renting the travel trailers to people in the oil fields in the New Town and Williston areas.
It is well known that there is a dire need for housing in western North Dakota because of the oil boom.
Richard Marcellais, chairman of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, said Cree's letter of concerns has been turned over to Sen. Byron Dorgan's office in Minot.
Jennifer Bronson, a spokeswoman for Dorgan in his Washington, D.C., office, said Friday (June 25) that the Senate Indian Affairs Committee has received a copy of Cree's letter asking for an investigation. She said Dorgan's staff members are looking into the matter. Dorgan is chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
Cree said he was contacted by a Dorgan staff member Friday afternoon.
Cree, who has been researching the concerns with the FEMA travel trailers and FEMA mobile homes for about two months, said he recently accompanied relatives to a lot in Purvis, Miss. He said the lot had about 60 trailers designated for the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, where his relatives obtained a travel trailer and brought it back to the reservation. When his relatives picked up the travel trailer at the lot, he said no documents were presented stating there were possible health concerns and/or health hazards. He said a sticker taped on the side window stated the trailer is not to be used for living in but because of the rain the sticker could easily have fallen off. He said only a few of the trailers had such stickers.
He said he observed travel trailers in the lot with mold problems and extensive water damage. "In a few of the trailers, you could fall through the floor," Cree said. He said tribal representatives had picked out the trailers for tribal members to have.
"The impression I got from these trailers is that they were abandoned by the government and the upkeep was not there. All of these trailers did have some kind of old mildew on the outside. The smell in some were unbearable," Cree said.
Cree said some of the trailers going to tribal members are "brand new" and others are used. He said reports are that some of the trailers were used by victims of Hurricane Katrina.
GSA on trailers for tribes
The Minot Daily News contacted the administrator's office of GSA in Washington, D.C., June 18 and queries about the North Dakota tribal members' concerns about the travel trailers were forwarded to the GSA Public Affairs office.
GSA officials said the travel trailers were made available for federal transfer under GSA's utilization and donation program. Working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Turtle Mountain Reservation participated in two GSA events in Mississippi where there was an opportunity for them to acquire travel trailers.
"The tribal representatives were alerted about the formaldehyde warning and the limitation on the use of the trailers, and signed the certification statement regarding potential presence of formaldehyde and that they were not to be used for housing," said GSA officials in a prepared statement provided to The News.
"These trailers are travel trailers and are not manufactured housing units also known as mobile homes. The travel trailers are intended for recreational use, not for housing purposes," the statement said.
They said GSA and FEMA have been working closely to ensure that potential buyers and users of temporary housing units are made aware of all air quality testing that has taken place.
The statement from GSA to The News also said:
"To make sure that trailers are used in a safe manner and in accordance with the manufacturers' intended purpose, we have taken the necessary steps to educate and inform potential buyers and users of travel trailers and ensure that the trailers aren't used or sold as housing. Buyers are required to read documentation prepared by the CDC, FEMA and EPA about formaldehyde and indoor air quality standards related to the purchased travel trailer, and to provide the documentation to any subsequent purchasers. Buyers are also required to sign an agreement that they will not use the trailer for housing, they will not sell the trailer for housing, and they will inform any subsequent purchasers not to use or sell the trailer as housing."
CDC is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and EPA is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
FEMA on tribal trailers
Jerome DeFelice, external affairs specialist with the Department of Homeland Security FEMA Region VIII in Denver, this month also provided The News with a statement regarding the disposition of temporary housing units to tribes in North Dakota.
To those who qualify, FEMA is disposing of excess temporary housing units (i.e. travel trailers and mobile homes) and offering the remainder for sale to the public through GSA auctions, the FEMA statement said.
It also said: "FEMA works closely with the GSA to ensure that potential buyers are made aware of all air quality testing that has taken place. In the case of the travel trailers, buyers must sign a waiver agreeing that the unit will not be used for housing with a notice to this effect placed on the unit itself. Additionally, the units may not be sold by the purchaser for housing in the future."


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Students describe a major attraction in the Bronx. They locate it on a Bronx map and identify transportation to it. They think of the kinds of jobs that people working there have and consider businesses that might be supported by the stadium.
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I'm supposed to write a program that is able to save a list of items such as books, CDs, or DVDs. The items that are saved must have attributes associated with them. For example a book has a title, author, publisher, and ISBN.
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Dancing With The Stars Sharna Burgess Attends West Coast Liberty Awards (Photos)
Awww, isn't this a sweet take…and such a cute dress too? Last night, Dancing With The Stars pro Sharna Burgess attended the West Coast Liberty Awards celebrating Lambda Legal's 40th Anniversary at The London Hotel in West Hollywood, California. If you'd like to see more fun photos of her at this event, visit Getty Images. Also, we have an exclusive interview with Sharna that we plan to premiere over the weekend. So, stay tuned for more! 😉


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Hakone (箱根; [10]) is a mountainous area west of Tokyo in Japan. The Hakone checkpoint on the historical Tokaido road marks the beginning of the Kanto region.
Get in
By plane
The nearest airports to Hakone are in Tokyo. Note that if you have a reservation at a ryokan in Hakone, unless your plane lands in the morning, it is recommended that you spend your first evening in Tokyo or Yokohama, or else you might miss out on (and be charged for) dinner at the ryokan, or worse, you may be locked out of (and be charged for) your room at the ryokan's curfew time, if there is one.
Allow about 2 1/2 to 3 hours to reach Hakone from Narita Airport by train, and about 1 1/2 to 2 hours from Haneda Airport.
By train
The fastest and most expensive method of reaching Hakone from Tokyo is to take a Tokaido Shinkansen Kodama (こだま) train from Tokyo to Odawara, then transfer to the Hakone-Tozan Line for the run to Hakone-Yumoto (trains operated by Odakyu Railway). The one-way ride lasts one hour with a good connection, and costs ¥3430... but if you use the Japan Rail Pass, you need only to pay ¥300 for the Hakone-Tozan line.
Be aware that the JR East Rail Pass does not provide access to the Tokaido Shinkansen and to make use of this pass you will need to ride the regular Tokaido Main Line to Odawara. From Tokyo, a convenient choice that is valid with the JR East Pass is the "Odoriko" limited express train service. These trains have bigger windows and better seating than the regular commuter trains, and seat reservations can be made. As of March 2007, there are at least four daily runs, arriving in Odawara one hour later; there may also be additional runs on certain days. All trains make a pickup stop at Yokohama, while a few also stop at Shinagawa and Kawasaki stations.
The affordable method of reaching Hakone from Tokyo is to take the Odakyu Odawara Line from Shinjuku station. The fastest train on the Odakyu Line is the Hakone (はこね) Limited Express train (特急 tokkyū), which runs twice an hour for most of the day. The 85-minute journey makes only two stops enroute and costs ¥2020. Note that some trains, called Super Hakone (スーパーはこね), use newer train equipment, while evening rush hour runs from Shinjuku are called Home Way (ホームウェイ). The slower Odakyu express train (急行 kyūkō) runs twice an hour at a cost of only ¥1150, reaching Hakone in two hours.
Rail connections can be made at Odawara from Nagoya (2 1/2 hrs), Kyoto (3 hrs) and other locations throughout Japan.
Get around
Modes of transport in the Hakone region are many and varied. Your options include:
Portions of the above circuit may close for a short period of time in the winter for maintenance, but shuttle buses replace the closed services, so this won't ruin your trip.
Most people opt for the Odakyu Hakone Free Pass [11], which includes a return trip from Shinjuku and allows unlimited use of all of the above forms of transport for several days. In addition, pass holders can receive discounts at many hot springs, museums, restaurants, and other locations by showing their pass.
The 2-day Free Pass costs ¥5000 from Shinjuku and ¥3900 from Odawara. A 3-day pass can be purchased for an extra ¥500. Additionally, if you have a Free Pass from Shinjuku you can use the Hakone Limited Express train by paying a surcharge of ¥870 each way.
The volcanically active Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, centered around Lake Ashinoko, is a popular tourist attraction well known for its onsen (hot springs) and its views of Mount Fuji.
No trip to Hakone would be complete without a dip at a Japanese hot spring (onsen). If you're staying overnight, your lodgings may include bathing facilities, but if not many hotels open up their baths to visitors for around ¥500 or so.
Hakone has many onsen ryokan, traditional Japanese inns featuring hot springs. Facilities vary widely, although prices are generally somewhat elevated (especially on weekends) due to the proximity of Tokyo.


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It looks to be clear sailing toward the top of the box-office chart for "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2," which opened with an estimated $9.3 million on 4,001 screens on Friday.
The 3-D animated sequel to the 2009 film, which debuted with just over $30 million in its opening weekend, looks on track to meet expectations heading into the weekend. Pre-release audience surveys indicated the possibility of $45 million in ticket sales, but the film's distributor, Sony Pictures, predicted a more conservative opening weekend total of $33 million.
Less successful in its debut was Joseph Gordon-Levitt's "Don Jon," which took in an estimated $3.2 million on Friday. The first film written and directed by star Gordon-Levitt, "Don Jon" also features Scarlett Johansson in a New Jersey-shaded take on a modern romantic comedy.
PHOTOS: Billion-dollar movie club
Thus far "Don Jon" is trailing the Hugh Jackman-led crime drama "Prisoners" and Ron Howard's auto racing film "Rush," which went into wide release this weekend. "Rush" earned an estimated $3.7 million on Friday -- a distant second behind "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" -- and "Prisoners" took in an estimated $3.3 million for a total of more than $31 million in its second weekend.
"Baggage Claim," a romantic comedy written and directed by David Talbert, opened just behind "Don Jon" on Friday with an estimated $3.2 million.
Review: 'Baggage Claim' is best left at the lost and found
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Auto-racing film 'Rush' takes another route with Niki Lauda's help
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Since Lotus Cars' lineup of sports cars is down to three models (just one in the United States) it's probably a good thing that the company is building a new variant to broaden appeal as much as possible. The Evora Sports Racer's name alone sounds exciting, so the Hethel, England-based company is already off to a good start.
Lotus is actually pitching the Sports Racer as a more premium alternative to the base Evora and Evora S, not as a hardcore, well, racer.
The two-tone color scheme definitely looks classy. The Evora Sports Racer is available in Aspen White, Carbon Gray, Nightfall Blue, and Ardent Red, all with gloss black mirrors, wheels, and roof.
The two-tone theme continues on the inside, where red leather upholstery with black stitching, or black leather with red stitching, are the only options. The Evora Sports Racer also comes standard as a 2+2, with tiny rear seats that are an option on other Evoras. The rear seats are more like child seats, though.
The Sports Racer comes with the same 3.5-liter Toyota Camry V6 as the Evora and Evora S. It can be ordered as either a standard Evora with 276 horsepower, or as a supercharged S with 345 hp.
Impressive name aside, the Sports Racer is starting look like a typical automotive special edition: plenty of fancy graphics, but nothing substantial to make it truly special. That's true, until you look at the options list.
The Evora Sports Racer isn't a racer, it's a fully-loaded Evora, with every option box checked. It comes with a seven-inch touch screen, DVD player, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, a rearview camera, and rear parking sensors. These items are all part of the optional Tech Package on standard Evoras.
This would all be standard fare on a Porsche 911 or BMW M3, but the typical Lotus buyer doesn't automatically load their car with tech. Lotus founder Colin Chapman said the best way to build a car was to "simplify, and add lightness." That means eliminating anything that doesn't make the car better to drive.
By loading a car with tech and packaging it as a distinct trim level, Lotus seems to be appealing to less hardcore buyers who want a sports car that is fun to drive, but is also comfortable and practical. Porsche figured this out a long time ago, which is why it is financially stable, while Lotus is always in financial jeopardy.
The Evora Sports Racer is on sale right now in Europe for about $94,500. That's a big jump from the $66,100 base Evora and the $76,100 Evora S but, as with Porsche's Boxster, the options seem to add up quickly. Lotus did not say whether the Sports racer will be sol in the U.S. It seems like it has a decent chance, since the Evora is the only Lotus currently sold here.


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This afternoon Trouble wouldn't move from the hallway. She whined and trembled, and would not attempt to get up. I assumed she was sore so I gave her 50mg of Tramadol about 2PM. Still no relief by 3 so I gave her another. At her dinnertime, she wouldn't get up to eat, so I took her bowl to her. She ate every bite. At 5 she still hadn't made any attempt to move and I panicked. I called Dr F, one of the techs spoke to me and put me on hold. She came back a minute later and told me she was waiting to speak to Dr F, he was in with a patient. She said normally she would tell me to come on in, but he had two bone surgeries he wanted to start as soon after 5 as he could. Another couple of minutes later Dr F came on the line. He talked through the symptoms and what I had given her, then asked how soon I could get there. Thirty minutes later he was waiting for us. He worked with her and talked to me until after 6. He found nothing physically wrong. He thinks it is a combination of age, arthritis, and weight. We are going to continue treating her with the Tramadol for a few days and if we don't get results, will try Rimadyl again.
I put Trouble in the car while he was looking up the max dosage for the tramadol. I went back in to pay and they told me it was no charge.
The man is an angel. He delayed his surgeries to see us, spent 45 minutes, and did it all at no charge. This isn't a one man show, it is one of the larger clinics in town. We, (and Trouble) are blessed to have him to care for her on this journey.


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Meyer to receive Jimmy V Award at ESPYs
Former Lipscomb University basketball coach Don Meyer will receive the "Jimmy V Award for Perseverance" from EPSN at the ESPY Awards.
Meyer, the men's basketball coach at Northern State, is battling cancer and lost a leg as the result of serious injuries from an automobile accident. The award is named for the late Jim Valvano, who coached at North Carolina State and died after a courageous battle with cancer.
The ESPY Awards honor the best achievements, moments and leading athletes of the previous year. Fans will determine winners in 37 categories through online (www.espys.tv) and mobile phone voting (www.espn.mobi) that begins Thursday and runs through July 11.
The awards will be presented July 15 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, with the taped show airing July 19 on ESPN. Actor Samuel L. Jackson will host.
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Onavo Extend, an existing iOS app that helps you save up to 80% on your data consumption, has just added support for 4G LTE iPads, and the iPhone 4S on CDMA networks. Using cloud-based technology and some and compression magic, Onavo helps make sure that you don't go over your monthly data plan. Basically, here's how it works:
Onavo Extend installs a configuration profile (which includes your operator's APN settings) on your device so that data you receive from the Internet is compressed in our cloud-based compression service, located in datacenters operated by Amazon Web Services. The compressed data is then sent to your mobile device so that you get a leaner, faster and more efficient version of the web.


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The Louisville Ghost Hunters Society, Crossover Paranormal and Poasttown Elementary present the 2012 Mid-Ohio Paranormal Convention! April 27-29. Featuring Para-X Radio, John Kachuba, Chris Schlosser TAPS Academy, Scotty Rorek, Tiffany Johnson, Jim O'Rear, Aron Houdini, Rick Hayes, Brian Harnois, Keith Age and the Booth Brothers all in one place!
One of Ohio's most "haunted" places, The Poasttown Elementary School.
Join us on Friday April 27th for the kick-off party and then Saturday and Sunday, April 28th & 29th for a great line-up of speakers in the Paranormal and our vendors room. All located at a building that is quickly becoming "one of the most Haunted places in Ohio!".
More events and activities to be announced soon.
$40.00 weekend pass includes entry to the Friday night kick-off party and Saturday and Sunday to the vendors area and attending all our guest speakers lectures and presentations.
The overnight investigation of the school will be Saturday night starting at 10pm and could last all night! The cost of the investigation is $25.00 per person and is separate from the general access of the Convention.
To purchase ticket, reserve tables or for more information please go to www.louisvilleghs.com they are selling fast!
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Why did Europe suddenly erupt in a fury of witch trials in the sixteenth century? Why did these trials just as suddenly die out in the eighteenth? What was the role of religion in the pursuit of witches? Was misogyny at the heart of the witchcraze? These questions and more will be addressed in this course as we try to understand the nature of the European witchcraze. Through a close and careful analysis of primary documents, we will try to develop our own conclusions on this troubling episode of European history. Counts toward European Studies minor. Counts toward Womens Studies major.
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Pictures of nothing: abstract art since Pollock
Princeton University Press, 2006 - Art - 297 pages
"What is abstract art good for? What's the use--for us as individuals, or for any society--of pictures of nothing, of paintings and sculptures or prints or drawings that do not seem to show anything except themselves?" In this invigorating account of abstract art since Jackson Pollock, eminent art historian Kirk Varnedoe, the former chief curator of painting and sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art, asks these and other questions as he frankly confronts the uncertainties we may have about the nonrepresentational art produced in the last five decades. He makes a compelling argument for its history and value, much as E. H. Gombrich tackled representation fifty years ago inArt and Illusion, another landmark A. W. Mellon Lectures volume. Realizing that these lectures might be his final work, Varnedoe conceived of them as a statement of his faith in modern art and as the culminating example of his lucidly pragmatic and philosophical approach to art history. He delivered the lectures, edited and reproduced here with their illustrations, to overflowing crowds at the National Gallery of Art in Washington in the spring of 2003, just months before his death.With brilliance, passion, and humor, Varnedoe addresses the skeptical attitudes and misunderstandings that we often bring to our experience of abstract art. Resisting grand generalizations, he makes a deliberate and scholarly case for abstraction--showing us that more than just pure looking is necessary to understand the self-made symbolic language of abstract art. Proceeding decade by decade, he brings alive the history and biography that inform the art while also challenging the received wisdom about distinctions between abstraction and representation, modernism and postmodernism, and minimalism and pop. The result is a fascinating and ultimately moving tour through a half century of abstract art, concluding with an unforgettable description of one of Varnedoe's favorite works.
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DailyDirt: Smarter Cars On The Way (Not Smarter Drivers)
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- Unlocking your car with your phone via a 'passive Bluetooth keyless entry system' sounds pretty cool -- just wait for your phone and your car to pair up wirelessly, and voila, you can hop into your car. (And if your phone is out of range, all the doors lock automatically, too.) Right now, this prototype only works with an Android phone and some custom Arduino hardware in the car (and there are probably a few security concerns for this hack, but who cares when your car opens for you automagically). [url]
- The US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) says that mobile apps are making it easier for young adults (16-34yo) to drive less -- by making carsharing and public transportation more convenient than ever before. Kids these days just want to get from point A to point B without disconnecting from Facebook... Just make sure to look up from your phone every so often as a safety check, folks. [url]
- A survey of car owners suggests that consumers might be more willing to use a self-driving car from a technology company like Google, Apple or Intel -- rather than one from a traditional automaker. The survey question presumes self-driving cars are safe -- so consumers probably aren't quite ready yet to place their lives in the hands of a version 1.0 beta autonomous car. [url]


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Trey Anastasio will launch his first-ever orchestral tour on February 9, 2012, performing with the Atlanta Symphony at the Atlanta Symphony Hall. The Trey Anastasio Winter Symphony Tour will also include performances with the Pittsburgh Symphony (2/14), the Colorado Symphony (2/28) and the Los Angeles Philharmonic (3/10). The programs, conducted by Scott Dunn in all four cities, will feature orchestrations of classic Phish songs and solo Anastasio compositions.
Tickets will be available through a real time presale beginning Thursday, December 1, at 10:00 am ET and ending Wednesday, December 7, at noon ET at http://treytickets.rlc.net. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, December 8, for Denver and Los Angeles, and Friday, December 9, for Atlanta and Pittsburgh. Visit www.trey.com for further details.
In 2009, Anastasio made his debut with the New York Philharmonic and Baltimore Symphony in programs that featured his concerto for electric guitar and orchestra, Time Turns Elastic, as well as original compositions.
Tickets for the 10/1 VT show can be purchased in person at the Higher Ground box office on Saturday, September 24th at noon. Tickets will not be available online or over the phone. There is a 2 ticket limit per person.
The New York Times hailed Trey's Carnegie Hall performance with the New York Philharmonic as "that rarest of rarities, a classical-rock hybrid that might please partisans from both constituencies. Set amid a generous group of popular Phish songs -- gentle, string-cushioned ballads like "Brian and Robert" and "Let Me Lie," as well as the audacious, intricate instrumentals "Guyute Orchestral" and "You Enjoy Myself" -- the new piece [Time Turns Elastic] could hardly have gone wrong."
Scott Dunn is the Associate Conductor of the LA Philharmonic's Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Highlights of his recent schedule include Vernon Duke's 'ORPHIC TRILOGY' with the St Petersburg Philharmonic; appearances with the Hollywood Bowl orchestra and such popular headliners as Beck, Chris Botti, Natalie Cole and others; the world premiere and Carnegie Hall repeat performance of Mohammed Fairouz's opera SUMEIDA'S SONG; and the West Coast premiere of Phillip Glass's rarely heard ANOTHER LOOK AT HARMONY PART IV.
2/9 - Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta, GA with the Atlanta Symphony2/14 - Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh, PA with the Pittsburgh Symphony2/28 - Boettcher Concert Hall, Denver, CO with the Colorado Symphony3/10 - Walt Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles, CA with the Los Angeles Philharmonic


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From the day the first Electra Glide® motorcycle crossed the country in 1965, it's had a singular mission. Make the ride a cosmic leap beyond anything the rider has experienced in terms of function and comfort. So here we are countless miles later. And everything we've learned has been built into these Project RUSHMORE machines. One-touch saddlebags, GPS and infotainment, better airflow around the rider, more passing power, the list goes on. And we did it all with out letting the soul of the machine get lost in gadgetry. To see how far it's all come, check out this machine that bears the Electra Glide name for 2016.
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Before & After: Bright and Tiny Studio Kitchen
Take a look at this amazing kitchen renovation from Francesca, an interior designer who also sent us this glamorous kitchen remodel. This time she tackled a tiny kitchen in a 400-square-foot studio, and the results are stunning!
This kitchen belongs to a 400 sq. foot studio apartment in the Upper East Side. Francesca's client was a young, single, working professional. This kitchen is now her favorite room in the apartment! Francesca says that the goal was to expand the kitchen and introduce modern functionality, like the dishwasher — which was on the top of the client's wish list.
By using stainless steel appliances and an industrial style light fixture the kitchen was designed to feel like it belongs in a loft rather than a 400 sq. foot studio. The kitchen has no natural light, so Francesca chose white cabinets to make it bright, and a glass backsplash to reflect light and give the illusion that the kitchen is deeper than it actually is. Porcelain tiles on the floor and the Corian countertop make the kitchen low maintenance and practical for a fast paced lifestyle. The end result is a small kitchen with high style and functionality!
Francesca completely gutted the entire apartment, so she was able to open up a wall to slightly expand the kitchen and rearrange the appliances. The appliances are all General Electric. The range and bottom freezer refrigerator are 24" and dishwasher is 18".
It's a lovely renovation, and it looks like a great place to cook — congratulations to the client, and to Francesca too.
• More information about Francesca: Interiors By Francesca
Related: Before & After: Glamorous Remodel for a Tiny Kitchen
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Are we not idiots?
You've undoubtedly seen the ads. Some schmuck wanders into a happily spinning business and gums the whole thing up by trying to pay for his purchase with - gasp! - cash. Think about it for a moment. If you were running a business, would you turn away a potential sale because the buyer offered cash? Of course not. Businesses exist to make a profit and in order to do that they must have satisfied customers. Otherwise they'll be gone from the marketplace in short order.
Now, it's been a while since I worked in a retail shop, but back then the credit card companies charged the store a transaction fee of about 3%, if I recall right. I'd suspect that hasn't changed. We lost 3% on each credit card sale in order to give the customer a convenient way to pay. Any business owner would rather take cash or checks. He makes more money.
So the assumption in these commercials is that the world runs more smoothly in its groove when we all use our convenient plastic debit cards, and somehow only the truly benighted Luddites among us insist on using real money. What kind of moron, other than an advertising executive, would believe this nonsense?
Tomorow morning, I'll pay for my coffee with a couple of crumpled dollar bills, just like last weekend and the weekend before that. Sandy will take them and smile. Maybe we'll share a joke or two. But we both know that if I or any other customer felt unwelcome in the shop because we chose to pay with cash, well, next week we'd be drinking our morning cuppa in a different coffee shop.
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You've probably read other articles about what you should be doing financially to prepare for your child. The experts have told you that you need to write a will, choose guardians, pay off your debt, establish a college-savings plan, squirrel away for retirement, and buy life insurance. In a perfect world, yes, you should do all of those things. But the truth is, no one's perfect. You'll have so much to deal with during pregnancy and your baby's first year that you'll be lucky if you get around to even clipping a few diaper coupons. In fact, in a Babytalk.com poll, only 2 percent of moms said they wrote a will when they were pregnant. More than a third owned up to doing absolutely nothing during their pregnancy to prepare financially.
So give yourself a break. If you have the time, energy, and money to do a few of those things, then great. Otherwise, focus on making sure you have enough savings to get you through the coming months. Kevin McKinley, a certified financial planner, author of the book Make Your Kid a Millionaire, and father of three, helped us make a list of all the basics you may have to spend money on from now until your baby turns 1. Not everything will apply to you, so check what you think you'll need and add up the totals. Then, work on reserving enough cash to cover it all. If you know the expenses that might come up, you won't be caught unprepared.
What you might spend:
Maternity wear It's about karma. A woman passes along a box of clothes to her sister, who gives it to you after her pregnancy. You, in turn, will give it to a friend once you deliver. Take advantage of this pay-it-forward chain to save big bucks. If you like your fashions new (or need sharp clothes for work), your tops-and-bottoms line can add up. total: $100 to $1,000
Health/medical You'll have co-payments (usually $10 to $15) for both your ob-gyn and, once the baby is here, the pediatrician. Non-covered hospital delivery charges are usually nominal but, depending on your insurance, can be up to $500. Add on another $50 to $100 for infant medical supplies. total: $450 to $1,400
Nursery You could, of course, go crazy decorating the nursery, but there are really only a few basics that you need: a crib and bedding, a dresser with a built-in changing area, a baby monitor, toys (though you'll get plenty as gifts), and a comfy rocking chair or glider. total: $750 to $1,450
Baby gear, daily care, feeding supplies, and more
Baby gear Again, there's a lot of stuff that you might want (a jogging stroller, say, or a wipes warmer), but what you need is a car seat, a high chair, a stroller, a bouncy seat, a diaper bag, childproofing supplies, an infant tub, and, probably, an infant carrier or sling. Prices for each can vary wildly. total: $350 to $900
Daily care Simply keeping your tot in diapers for the first year can cost as much as $700. But don't forget to think about all the wipes, diaper rash ointment, baby shampoo, pacifiers, burp cloths, and other everyday items your wee one will need. total: $900 to $1,000
If you're breastfeeding... You'll need a few nursing bras, nursing pads, a breast pump (which is the biggest expense here, running from $50 to $350), nipple cream, and breast-milk storage bags.
total: $150 to $500
If you're bottle-feeding... Formula is the biggest cost in this category if you don't breastfeed. You can spend between $900 and $1,200 for the year, depending on the type you get (ready-to-eat or powdered, DHA/RHA-enhanced or not, etc.). The price of bottles and other bottlefeeding accessories, though, is fairly low. total: $950 to $1,300
Feeding solids When the time comes (around 6 months or so), you'll need teething snacks, jarred baby food, infant cereal, bibs, and infant tableware - not to mention a good dry cleaner! total: $300 to $400
Infant clothing Like maternity wear, baby togs are often communal. Still, your ever-growing tot will need coats, shoes, swimwear, and more. total: $250 to $500
How will I pay for everything?
Track where each and every one of your dollars goes for 30 days. Then separate the luxuries from the necessities and decide what you can do without. At the beginning of each month, withdraw enough cash to equal the cost of the essentials, plus a few hundred dollars for discretionary expenses. Stow away the credit card and checkbook for emergencies - if the dollars in your pocket don't cover it, you've already decided you don't need it.
Register! We can't say often enough how important it is to sign up for the stuff you need (for a complete guide to registering). Friends and family will be excited to buy gear, clothes, and playthings for your new addition - let them! Baby showers are a time-tested (and fun) way to take care of some of your major costs. Ask your parents or in-laws for some of the big-ticket items like the crib or stroller.
Don't always buy new. Ask yourself what you can buy secondhand. It's always good to get a new car seat, for example, but the nursery room dresser can be found for less at a consignment shop.
Work your contacts. Scout relatives, coworkers, friends, and friends of friends for maternity clothes and baby gear that they no longer need. Most people are more than happy to have someone take outgrown baby stuff off their hands.
Cancel the gym membership. You won't have much time to go anyway. Even if you spend $50 per month and visit twice a week, that's still more than $6 per workout. Go for a daily walk instead.
Cut your web, phone, and cable bills. Find a company that offers all of these services, plus incentives to be your one-stop provider. Cutting out the premium cable channels will leave money for a rental movie or two each month. You can also eliminate the need for a landline phone by using a cell to make all your calls.
Skip the fancy dinners. As much as you love that bistro in town, you might want to try to find cheaper alternatives for your weekly date with your spouse. A picnic, perhaps? A dinner at home by candlelight? - Kevin McKinley


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Breaking News: Death at Runestone State Park
ACCORDING TO LEFLORE COUNTY SHERIFF BRUCE CURNUTT THE DEATH THAT OCCURRED TUESDAY EVENING AT THE RUNESTONE PARK IS BEING TREATED AS A SUICIDE. THE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT NOR THE NAME OF THE DECEASED WILL NOT BE RELEASED. THE BODY HAS BEEN SENT TO THE STATE MEDICAL EXAMINERS OFFICE. Authorities with the LeFlore County Sheriffs Department, the Heavener Police Department and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation were called to the scene of a death late Tuesday evening at the Heavener Runestone Park. Details had not been released as of press time regarding the circumstances surrounding the death. As of press time, LeFlore County Sheriff Bruce Curnutt was still on scene and unavailable for comment. PDN will continue to follow this story on our website and in the Thursday edition as details become available.


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Victoria's balance-of-power MP suspended
The Victorian government has thrown down the gauntlet to Labor to co-operate so the parliament runs smoothly now independent rebel MP Geoff Shaw has been suspended.
Labor had been pushing for the balance-of-power MP's expulsion from the parliament for misusing his taxpayer-funded car, but the government's milder action to suspend him was adopted on Wednesday night.
Now the government has dealt with Mr Shaw and passed its budget, Deputy Premier Peter Ryan called on the Labor opposition to co-operate with the government so it can run smoothly.
But it is likely Labor will seize on the chance to highlight the fragility of the government during Mr Shaw's absence.
Mr Shaw's suspension for 11 sitting days means the number of Labor MPs is 43 to coalition's 43 plus the Speaker.
This means the Speaker will have to use her casting vote on any legislation opposed by Labor during Mr Shaw's suspension.
Mr Ryan, who fronted the media after the suspension in the place of Premier Denis Napthine who had a prior engagement, said the government intended to run a full program of legislation, 171 days from the state election.
He called on Labor to co-operate and ensure the parliament runs smoothly.
"It's only when they choose to play games that difficulties arise."
Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews accused the government of protecting Mr Shaw instead of punishing him.
He said Labor would wait to see what the government's approach was to trying to get legislation through parliament without a majority.
"We're going to see continued tied votes and the Speaker being called upon to use her casting vote," Mr Andrews said.
Mr Shaw was suspended, rather than expelled, after former Liberal Speaker Ken Smith changed his mind about backing Labor in its bid to expel him.
Mr Smith, whom Mr Shaw helped oust as Speaker, says the suspension will ensure the Frankston MP pays the price for misusing his parliamentary entitlements.
"Expelling him would set an unnecessary precedent in this parliament," he said.
It was Mr Smith's declaration that he would back a Labor push to find Mr Shaw in contempt of parliament that sparked the current political turmoil, with Mr Shaw retaliating by withdrawing his support for the government when it would not assure him he would be protected from further sanction.
Dr Napthine told parliament expulsion was a serious matter that should only be done in the most extreme circumstances.
He said the matter was not about political expediency or personality.
"This is not a political star chamber and it is not the Big Brother house. This is the parliament of Victoria," Dr Napthine said.
Mr Andrews said Mr Shaw had engaged in deceit and conspiracy.
He accused Dr Napthine of being motivated by self-interest and of driving a motion which ensures the government avoids a by-election before the November 29 state poll.
Mr Shaw, a Liberal-turned-independent who holds the balance of power in the Legislative Assembly, was not in the chamber for the debate about him lasting more than three hours.
Along with suspension, he will have to apologise and repay more than $6800 for misusing his parliamentary car, fuel card and parliamentary entitlements. He will also lose $4246 in parliamentary sitting payments.
If he fails to comply by September 2, he faces expulsion.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ana Kostic of Robert Morris (Ill.) has been named NAIA Women's Tennis Player of the Week, the national office announced Wednesday. Kostic was selected based on her performances from March 19 – 25 and was chosen out of a pool of conference/independent/unaffiliated group player of the week selections.
The junior native of Hercig-Novi, Montenegro, went a perfect 3-0 in both No. 3 singles and No. 3 doubles on the week. Kostic recorded three-set singles wins over a pair of opponents from ranked squads, including a 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 triumph over Nathalia Chaddad of No. 23 Webber International (Fla.) on March 19. She followed that up with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 thriller over Mariana Rosa of No. 21 Oklahoma Baptist on March 20.
Kostic paired with teammate Maria Bellorin in posting doubles victories over duos from both Oklahoma Baptist and Webber International. Kostic and Bellorin took an 8-4 decision over Jeanette Hicks and Holly Parnell of Webber International as part of a week in which unranked Robert Morris went 3-0 and toppled two Top 25 opponents. Kostic remains unbeaten in singles and doubles play, carrying a 7-0 record this season in each.
The next women's tennis Player of the Week will be announced on April 4.
Nominees: Ekaterina Kamendova, Embry-Riddle (Fla.); Lauren Powers, UVa-Wise; Hannah Wadlow, Missouri Baptist; Bettina Radke, Concordia (Calif.); Denisse Favela, Davenport (Mich.); Raven Fair, Columbia (S.C.); Ana Carolina Vitero, SCAD Savannah (Ga.); Amanda Przymus, Morningside (Iowa); Hermon Brhane, Oklahoma Christian; Maja Vuzem, William Carey (Miss.); Maria Rodriguez, Kansas Wesleyan; Kveta Hajkova, Auburn Montgomery (Ala.); Diana Gerlakh, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.); Paloma Cortina, Martin Methodist (Tenn.); Leah Hoffee, Azusa Pacific (Calif.).
2012 Composite Award Winners
Week 1: Jade Curtis, Auburn Montgomery (Ala.)
Week 2: Ana Kostic, Robert Morris (Ill.)


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Event: Hrithik Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, Kangana Ranaut, Kunal Kapoor and others have a gala time at Sunaina Roshan's birthday party. Take a look.
Guest List: Kangna Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan, Sunaina Roshan, Suzanne Roshan Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Rajesh Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, Pinky Roshan, Ayushman Khurana, Farah Ali Khan, Sanjay Khan, Zareen Khan (Zyed Khan mother)


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Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
Remarks by Secretary Robert A. McDonald
Video Message to VA Employees
Washington, DC
July 31, 2014
Secretary Robert A. McDonald Video Message to VA Employees July 31, 2014
My name is Bob McDonald, and it is both an honor and a privilege to serve as your Secretary. I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and explain what I believe is a way forward for the Department.
First, I am grateful to President Obama and to Congress for entrusting me with this opportunity to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. We are all immensely fortunate to work in an organization chartered with serving our Nation's Veterans.
Next, I want to share a little about myself, as a way of introduction. In a short, introductory e-mail message, I provided a document outlining some of my leadership principles, and I pointed you to some video resources that further explain these principles. I encourage you all to read and listen to those messages.
My wife, Diane, and I have two wonderful children, Jenny and Rob, and we come from military families. My father served in the Army Air Corps after World War II. Diane's father was shot down over Europe and survived harsh treatment as a prisoner of war. Diane's uncle was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, and he still receives care from VA. And right now my nephew serves in the Air Force. So, for me, taking care of Veterans is personal.
I graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1975 with our Deputy Secretary, Sloan Gibson—a great leader and a good friend of mine for many years. My time at West Point and then as an Airborne Ranger in the 82nd Airborne Division instilled in me a lifelong sense of duty to country and strong values. Even after nearly four decades, I am still guided by West Point's Cadet Prayer. That prayer encourages us "to choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong."
I worked at Procter & Gamble for more than 33 years, and those experiences taught me the importance of effective management, strong leadership, and of being responsive to the needs of customers. These lessons are important at VA, as well. VA's Strategic Plan states that "VA is a customer-service organization. We serve Veterans." These values and leadership experiences will inform my actions and decisions at VA.
Next, let me share my thoughts about how we are going to fulfill our important responsibility of serving Veterans.
I know you are aware of the critical challenges we face today, but Deputy Secretary Gibson had it right in his recent statement to Congress. He said, "We can turn these challenges into the greatest opportunity for improvement in the history of the Department." I look forward to seizing this unique opportunity, leading this change, and working with you in accomplishing our mission.
To do that, I need to hear your ideas for improving the Department. I urge you to bring to your managers' and my attention your concerns and significant issues so that I know what's wrong and can make necessary changes to improve. As well, I want to know when we are doing excellent work to serve Veterans. I won't tolerate those who stifle initiative, who seek to punish people who raise legitimate concerns, or those who lack integrity in word or deed. Trust is essential in everything we do.
I know that the last few months have been difficult. The days ahead will not be easy. Positive change and our mission will require and demand from all of us great courage, determination, integrity, and self-discipline. But you have my word that I am going to be with you every step of the way.
I have much to learn about VA, and I look forward to gaining valuable input and insights from you, Veterans, and our other stakeholders.
My job as your Secretary is to lead the change in VA that results in consistent, better outcomes for Veterans as we fulfill President Lincoln's charge to care for those "who shall have borne the battle" and for their families. To me, that means providing Veterans—effectively and efficiently—the high-quality care and benefits that they have earned.
So, here are a few points on how we are going to move forward to better serve Veterans. First, I know that the vast majority of you understand that our non-negotiable commitment is to put outcomes for Veterans at the center of everything we do. Caring for Veterans is a calling, and our first commitment is to provide them and their families the timely, quality care and benefits they have earned and deserve through their service to our Nation.
Second, we have strong institutional values to guide us—Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. We will all need to live by those values as we rise to meet the challenges ahead. I ask all of you to join me in reaffirming our commitment to these core values.
Third, VA has a good Strategic Plan. If you are not familiar with it, download it and read it or re-read it. We will renew our focus on that plan. Each of you has to know how your work, every day, ties back to the Strategic Plan and our mission of caring for Veterans. To that end, annual performance reviews will be based on the Strategic Plan and the mission for the Department.
Fourth, where it will best serve Veterans, we are going to reorganize to more efficiently and effectively use our resources.
Also, I want to improve the communication between those of you working in the field and the Central Office. So, among other efforts, I am going to travel extensively over my first several months to hear directly from you, our employees, our Veterans, and other stakeholders—I want to learn as much about VA as quickly as I can. I am also going host quarterly video conferences with field leadership to keep lines of communication open and productive.
Finally, I know that the vast majority of you are deeply dedicated to the mission and VA's core values. But where that is not the case—where there has been a violation of the trust of the Nation and of Veterans—there will be accountability. This is about restoring the trust of Veterans, of our elected representatives, and all Americans.
VA has made great strides in serving Veterans, thanks to your commitment and dedication. And we will continue to depend on the strong support of Congress and on collaboration with Veterans Service Organizations, non-profits, volunteers, and many other stakeholders. But right now, Veterans are in need, and we have work to do.
I can think of no higher calling than to work with all of you as "one team with one dream," providing Veterans the best care and services in an efficient and timely manner. With your support, I am confident we will succeed.
Thank you. I look forward to meeting you and working with you. May God bless Veterans, all of you and your families, and this great Nation.


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A game for 2 players. Given a board of dots in a grid pattern, players take turns drawing a line by connecting 2 adjacent dots. Your goal is to complete more squares than your opponent.
Exchange the positions of the two sets of counters in the least possible number of moves
A game for 1 person. Can you work out how the dice must be rolled from the start position to the finish? Play on line.
A game for 1 or 2 people. Use the interactive version, or play with friends. Try to round up as many counters as possible.
Seeing Squares game for an adult and child. Can you come up with a way of always winning this game?
An extension of noughts and crosses in which the grid is enlarged and the length of the winning line can to altered to 3, 4 or 5.
A game for two players on a large squared space.
Players take it in turns to choose a dot on the grid. The winner is the first to have four dots that can be joined to form a square.
A game for 2 people that everybody knows. You can play with a friend or online. If you play correctly you never lose!
An interactive game for 1 person. You are given a rectangle with 50 squares on it. Roll the dice to get a percentage between 2 and 100. How many squares is this? Keep going until you get 100. . . .
Train game for an adult and child. Who will be the first to make the train?
Try this interactive strategy game for 2
Try to stop your opponent from being able to split the piles of counters into unequal numbers. Can you find a strategy?
Work out the fractions to match the cards with the same amount of money.
A train building game for 2 players.
An interactive activity for one to experiment with a tricky tessellation
Here is a solitaire type environment for you to experiment with. Which targets can you reach?
An interactive game to be played on your own or with friends. Imagine you are having a party. Each person takes it in turns to stand behind the chair where they will get the most chocolate.
Use the tangram pieces to make our pictures, or to design some of your own!
Choose the size of your pegboard and the shapes you can make. Can you work out the strategies needed to block your opponent?
A card pairing game involving knowledge of simple ratio.
A game to be played against the computer, or in groups. Pick a 7-digit number. A random digit is generated. What must you subract to remove the digit from your number? the first to zero wins.
A game for 2 people that can be played on line or with pens and paper. Combine your knowledege of coordinates with your skills of strategic thinking.
A shape and space game for 2,3 or 4 players. Be the last person to be able to place a pentomino piece on the playing board. Play with card, or on the computer.
Can you make the birds from the egg tangram?
Here is a version of the game 'Happy Families' for you to make and play.
Hover your mouse over the counters to see which ones will be removed. Click to remover them. The winner is the last one to remove a counter. How you can make sure you win?
Factors and Multiples game for an adult and child. How can you make sure you win this game?
A game for 2 players. Can be played online. One player has 1 red counter, the other has 4 blue. The red counter needs to reach the other side, and the blue needs to trap the red.
A game to make and play based on the number line.
Slide the pieces to move Khun Phaen past all the guards into the position on the right from which he can escape to freedom.
The aim of the game is to slide the green square from the top right hand corner to the bottom left hand corner in the least number of moves.
A game for 1 person to develop stategy and shape and space awareness. 12 counters are placed on a board. Counters are removed one at a time. The aim is to be left with only 1 counter.
This is a game for two players. You will need some small-square grid paper, a die and two felt-tip pens or highlighters. Players take turns to roll the die, then move that number of squares in. . . .
Can you explain the strategy for winning this game with any target?
Spiralling Decimals game for an adult and child. Can you get three decimals next to each other on the spiral before your partner?
Board Block Challenge game for an adult and child. Can you prevent your partner from being able to make a shape?
Totality game for an adult and child. Be the first to reach your agreed total.
This pair of linked Sudokus matches letters with numbers and hides a seasonal greeting. Can you find it?
Here is a chance to play a version of the classic Countdown Game.
Who said that adding couldn't be fun?
The game uses a 3x3 square board. 2 players take turns to play, either placing a red on an empty square, or changing a red to orange, or orange to green. The player who forms 3 of 1 colour in a line. . . .
A game for two or more players that uses a knowledge of measuring tools. Spin the spinner and identify which jobs can be done with the measuring tool shown.
This is a game for 2 players. Each player has 4 counters each, and wins by blocking their opponent's counters. A good follow-on from two stones.
This is a challenging game of strategy for two players with many interesting variations.
Practise your diamond mining skills and your x,y coordination in this homage to Pacman.
Basic strategy games are particularly suitable as starting points for investigations. Players instinctively try to discover a winning strategy, and usually the best way to do this is to analyse. . . .
Who said that adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing couldn't be fun?
A simple game of patience which often comes out. Can you explain why?
A shunting puzzle for 1 person. Swop the positions of the counters at the top and bottom of the board.


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Braves look to take down upstart Yorkies
Coming off an outstanding offensive performance at Blackford, Bellmont will be back at Bob Worthman Stadium Friday night in round two of the 3A football playoffs as they take on 6-4 Yorktown Tigers, who are fresh off of their 38-24 upset win over sectional favorite Eastbrook.
"Every time you get to the next round of competition it's good," stated first-year BHS coach Larry Getts.
"We're taking on a team which runs the I-formation, the spread — just multiple offenses — so it's one of those things that we have to identify what they're doing and make adjustments," said Getts of the Yorktown offense.
Getts noted that Yorktown has a strong quarterback in Joe Todd and a top-notch runner in Brendon Barnes. Todd has tossed for 906 yards, hitting 53 of 125 tosses with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions. Barnes has rushed for 1,256 yards, averaging 8.0 yards per carry with 12 touchdowns, then adding nine receptions for 305 yards and two more scores.
Bellmont has been just as effective in its ground game this year, but gets it done by committee. Cody Walters missed the first two games of the year but now leads the team with 623 rushing yards (5.5 per tote) with eight touchdowns, including three last week in the 63-7 rout over Blackford. Brad Busse is second with 544 yards (7.1 per carry) with five scores, including three as well last week. Ryan Mendez has 529 yards (5.0) with six touchdowns and QB Brian Fullenkamp adds 354 yards.
Getts also lauds the recent play of Lance Shifferly, who has 197 rushing yards and 231 yards in pass receptions on 14 catches. Josh Hall has nine catches for 109 yards.
Though the Braves (4-6) have two more losses that Yorktown, the Braves could easily have matched that total, letting a couple of games get away in the fourth period early in the season.
Getts points to the win over DeKalb as key putting those losses in the rearview mirror. "We lost some close games, but we also learned how to win one we were losing against DeKalb. We were down and made some plays, made some stops and did those things that were missing in earlier games," said the BHS coach.
The Braves play in the tough NHC against all bigger schools. "We finally got to play a team our size, our school size," said Getts of the huge win last week.
"Our kids came out playing real quick and real fast, and the other factor was that their best runningback was hurt and after a while they just didn't want to play.
"We got up 21-0 real quick and we play the style of ball when it gets a little cold out or damp, you really don't want to play us," said the coach.
"Our kids played hard, did the things that were necessary and came out without any injuries, so that was a good deal all the way around."
Yorktown found itself down 21-0 to Eastbrook. "We expected to win last week, but we did play three of our best quarters of the season. Quarter one was our bad quarter," pointed out Yorktown coach Mike Wilhelm.
"We expect a dog fight with Bellmont. We both play difficult schedules, so we're both prepared," added Wilhelm. Yorktown is 5-0 on the road this season and 3-0 in non-conference games.
The BHS coach feels that both teams may have success on offense Friday, so special teams may make the difference. "The kicking game, field position, not making mistakes there, is critical," said Getts.
"A lot of those mistakes in the kicking game don't show up until you think about it after the game — a shanked punt, bad coverage, a penalty — those things add up. So field position is key, and obviously, we have to do what we do well and keep the ball away from the other people, and play good defense."
Bellmont punter Isaac Birch averages 32.8 yards per boot while the Yorktown punter averages 28 yards per kick.
Linebacker Brian Hakes leads the BHS defense with 40 solos, 32 assists, a sack and 9.5 tackles for loss. Backer Dewey Melcher is at 28 and 20 with two sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss. Lineman Ben Baker is at 31 and 12 with two sacks and eight tackles for loss.
Birch has 25 solos, 18 helps, six sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss (66 yards) in a great defensive season for the senior. Linebacker Brad Busse has 22 and 18 with five sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss.
Yorktown is led on defense by all-state outside linebacker Joe Journay, who has 77 tackles, five sacks and five tackles for loss. Defensive backs Mason Patterson and Chandler Carroll are the leading tacklers on the team.
In the other Sectional 19 semi-final, Mississinewa (8-2) will be at Western (8-2).
"We got a great opportunity so we have to take advantage of it. It's even, it's at our place ... can't get any better than that," said Getts.


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Havelock residents awoke this morning to a field of white, as a combination of sleet and snow covered the area from a winter storm.
Havelock residents awoke this morning to a field of white, as a combination of sleet and snow covered the area from a winter storm.
Roads were covered in the mixture, and though crews had plowed U.S. 70, it remained icy. Neighborhood streets and side roads were covered, and some smaller two-wheel drive vehicles had gotten stuck, tires spinning away as drivers attempted to free themselves.
As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, snow was exiting the area, leaving behind occasional flurries.
The area remained under a winter storm warning but that was expected to expire later in the afternoon.
Heavy sleet fell overnight, producing about about an inch or more of accumulation, before the snow moved in, dumping another inch.
Craven County Schools were closed Wednesday and Thursday, and Cherry Point closed at noon Tuesday. Only personnel designated by their supervisors were required to work Wednesday. Non-designated personnel are expected to return to work by noon on Thursday. Updates from Cherry Point are available by calling 466-3093.
The system moved in with freezing rain and ice Tuesday, forcing many residents to pound away at their cars to clear their windows.
�It�s a nuisance,� Stephen French said as he cleared his truck of ice.
Road or bridge closure information is available through the Department of Transportation online at www.ncdot.gov/traffictravel/ or by dialing 511 from any phone and following the prompts.
The snow and ice will likely stick around with high temperatures today expected in the upper 20s and a low temperature of 12 degrees predicted for Wednesday night. However, a warming trend follows, as highs Friday will reach near 50 degrees, followed by near 60-degree temperatures Saturday and Sunday.
Other cancellations or postponements include:
Cherry Point Baptist Church has canceled its scheduled Wednesday evening service.
The Havelock Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee has postponed its Family of the Quarter event until 6 p.m. Feb. 4.
The chamber�s business before hours event scheduled for Tuesday at Gurganus Elementary School has been rescheduled for Feb. 25.
Annunciation Catholic School has canceled its Ecumenical Leadership Prayer Luncheon for Tuesday and classes have been canceled for Tuesday. Its open house has been rescheduled to Feb. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m.
The weather may also cause delays in delivery of the Havelock News and Windsock.


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Lincoln pulled the cover off a concept crossover dubbed the MKC on Sunday morning ahead of the Detroit Auto Show. But don't put too much stock in the whole "concept" part.
Based on the same platform that underpins the compact Ford Escape crossover, the MKC will almost certainly be the next release from Lincoln.
Though Lincoln called the concept merely an "indication of a future Lincoln product," a production version of the MKC would likely look nearly identical and go on sale within a year. That would follow Lincoln's modus operandi at last year's Detroit Auto Show, when it showed off a "concept" of the MKZ sedan -- a production version that is on sale now.
PHOTOS: Lincoln MKC concept SUV
Also telling is the near-production quality of this concept's interior. Although some concepts feature outlandish designs and materials unfit for actual production, the inside of the MKC is a near carbon-copy of other production Lincolns on the market today. This includes the touch-screen navigation system and the console-mounted transmission shift buttons.
The concept also features upscale interior touches such as genuine wood trim infused with metallic flakes, embroidered leather seats and chrome accents.
Lincoln was mum on the MKC's powertrain options, but it's likely the base engine would be some form of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine that's in the premium level Ford Escape. In that application, the engine makes 240 horsepower and 270 pound-feet of torque. It's paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and comes in either front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive applications.
PHOTOS: Highlights of the 2013 Detroit Auto Show
Even though the MKC will share a platform and likely at least one engine variant with the lesser Ford Escape, Lincoln was quick to point out that the vehicles had little in common.
"We are not rebadging vehicles," Kate Pearce, Lincoln's marketing manager, said in an interview ahead of the MKC's Monday reveal. "We are building them from the ground up. They really aren't anything like one another."
Pearce said the MKC was the first vehicle to be designed in Lincoln's all-new design studio in Dearborn, Mich. Max Wolff, Lincoln's design director, was the pen behind the vehicle's look.
That design shares much of its DNA with the front of the current MKZ sedan, including what Lincoln calls the split-wing grille. The MKC concept flanks this grille with narrow LED headlights.
At the back, the sleek LED taillights extend horizontally across the large lift gate. The modern look is one of the more handsome designs to come out of any Lincoln studio in recent memory.
Assuming it's produced, Lincoln expects the MKC to compete against other premium compact SUVs, such as the Mercedes-Benz GLK350 and the Audi Q5. Lincoln is keen to jump into this segment, saying that sales of small luxury SUVs grew by almost 60% in 2012 and more than 200% in the last four years.
This is just one of four segments Lincoln hopes to enter with all-new products over the next four years. The Chinese market is also a factor in the company's expanding product lineup; Lincoln says its vehicles will go on sale there in the second half of 2014.
Full coverage: 2013 Detroit Auto Show
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PBA Talent Contest looking for performers
Panama Businesses and Associates is looking to showcase local performers during its second annual talent contest.The organization will hold the PBA Talent Contest at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in the Panama Elementary School cafeteria.The contest is open to all ages and talent categories including singing, dance, comedy, magic, etc. There will be three age divisions: 3-12 years old, 13-17 years old, and 18 and older. Winners will receive cash prizes and a plaque provided by AES Shady Point and Panama Hardware.There will also be a crowd pleaser award given to the participant with the most monetary votes the night of the show. Boxes displaying the names of the contestants will be available during the show and audience members can fill their favorite performer's box throughout the competition. The performer with the most money at the end of the competition will receive the Crowd Pleaser award and half of the money raised.There is no charge to enter the competition. Official rules and sign-up sheets are available at Central National Bank in Panama and Panama Hardware. Deadline to sign-up will be Friday, April 19.Admission will be $5 at the gate. There will also be concessions available.For more information, contact Kodey Toney at (918) 658-5076.


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Studio estimates Sunday show the controversial Osama bin Laden manhunt drama nabbed first place with $24 million in its first weekend as a wide release.
"Zero Dark Thirty" debuted nationwide this weekend after opening in a limited run last month. The Sony film earned five Academy Award nominations last week, including best picture, original screenplay and best actress for Jessica Chastain as dogged CIA operative Maya.
Open Road Films' horror parody "A Haunted House" starring Marlon Wayans came in second place with a solid $18.8 million.
The Warner Bros. mobster drama "Gangster Squad" starring Josh Brolin and Ryan Gosling as off-the-books police officers opened in third place with $16.7 million.


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The Big Bang Theory: Crystal Chandeliers at the Met
If you've ever been to the Metropolitan Opera, then you must have felt butterflies of anticipation and awe when those crystal chandeliers ascend silently to the gilded ceiling as the lights fade before the beginning of each performance. (Or is it just me?) Let's take a look at how these signature fixtures came to be.
When the Metropolitan Opera House (image 2) was constructed, along with the rest of Lincoln Center, in the early 1960s, the Austrian government donated 350 chandeliers, sconces and other light fixtures to the opera house, a "shining and glittering symbol," according to the Austrian Foreign Minister at the time, "of the friendship between Austria and the United States."
The fixtures (images 1-5, 8, 9) were produced by Lobmeyr, a venerable Austrian crystal company founded in 1823, and were designed by Hans Harald Rath, a descendant of the original Lobmeyrs. (Today, the company is run by a sixth generation of Lobmeyr descendants.)
Rath worked closely with Wallace K. Harrison, the architect of the opera house, who supposedly gave him a book on the big-bang theory as inspiration. Rath's starburst designs certainly evoke a celestial theme, which links them to the sputnik-inspired designs that were so popular at the time. The Russian government had launched the first orbital satellites into space in 1957 (image 6), and the form of these "sputniks" seemed to inspire a host of lighting designs that imitated the satellite's radiating arms. Even before Sputnik, designers like George Nelson and Gino Sarfatti (image 7) were exploring the expressive and fun design potential of Atomic motifs and space imagery. Rath's chandeliers are more luxurious and elegant than most space-inspired lighting, but they evoke a similar modernity and even a sense of fun.
Rath's lobby chandeliers are visible from the outside of the Met building, appearing in a syncopated cascade through the atrium (image 3). Inside the theater itself, a massive chandelier (which weighs about 1.5 tons) centers a cluster of large chandeliers. In turn, these are surrounded in horseshoe formation by twelve small chandeliers which are suspended over the seats, and then gracefully rise to the ceiling just before the curtain opens. Apparently, the first time the chandeliers rose in the new opera house, in 1966, the audience exploded into an impromptu ovation (understandably! It is SO exciting EVERY TIME!). Rath also designed the sconces that light the lobby and stairwells (image 8), rectangular clusters of assorted large crystals that look like oversized jewels from the collection of an especially fabulous dowager.
Lately, the light fixtures at the opera house have looked particularly stellar, thanks to a recent overhaul, when Lobmeyr dismantled every chandelier (image 9) and replaced each of the 49,000 crystals with new ones donated by Swarovski (who had also created 90% of the originals).
The glittering result is the perfect symbol of a night at the opera, a glamorous and transcendent spectacle.
You can buy the Lobmeyr designs yourself at Moss, if you have $15,000-$26,000 in your budget. Kerson 20th Century Design on 1st dibs currently has a sputnik-like Gino Sarfatti chandelier listed for $4600. They also, by the way, have a stunning Lobmeyr snowflake chandelier, listed at $4800, that is very similar to the ones at the Boom Boom Room on top of the Standard Hotel, which was designed as an homage to the fabulous Warren Platner.
Images: 1 Chandeliers in the theater of the Metropolitan Opera, via Millefiori Favoriti; 2 The Metropolitan Opera House, with the Lobmeyr chandeliers visible through the window, via MacRonin47 on Flickr; 3 Chandeliers in the Met lobby, via Millefiori Favoriti; 4 The ceiling of the Metropolitan Opera house, via Josh and Olivia; 5 Detail of the chandeliers, photo by Piotr Redlinski for the New York Times; 6 Gino Sarfatti "sputnik" chandelier, via Kerson Gallery on 1st dibs; 7 Image of Sputnik 1 on a 1957 Soviet stamp, via Wikimedia Commons; 8 Lobmeyr sconce by Hans Harald Rath at the Met, from the Lobmeyr website; 9 Dismantled crystals during the recent refurbishment of the chandeliers, photo by Piotr Redlinski for the New York Times.


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Studios With Style: Studio Kitchens from Around the Web
When I look over my inspiration file of drool-worthy kitchens from shelter magazines and blogs it is easy to get discouraged. Not only are many decorated with the latest and costliest tiles, fixtures and appliances, the vast majority are simply huge. Many are bigger than the average studio apartment! But if you are patient and persistent, you can find inspiration elsewhere on the web. Here are a few nicely decorated studio kitchens to whet your appetite.
All of these kitchens are creatively laid out to limit clutter and maximize storage. Some are integrated seamlessly into the main living area, while others are cordoned off through contrasting color or strategic furniture placement.
1. Achados Dedecoracao via Maryann Rizzo on Pinterest
2. Emma's Blogg
3. Downsize My Space
4. Deign Sponge
5. The Tiny Life — Kitchen appliances are compact, stainless steel units from Bertazzoni, Miele (dishwasher) and U-Line (under the counter refrigerator and freezer drawers with an ice maker).
6. Design Mom
7. Manic About Manhattan
8. Manic About Manhattan
9. Tiny Ass Apartment — Green IKEA storage boxes hold things like out-of-season clothes and camping gear. Because limited cabinet space necessitates appliances be left out on the counter, the owner made sure to pick appliances that would match the black-and-steel scheme.
10. Storage and Glee
11. Alvhemakleri via Maryann Rozzo on Pinterest.
12. Paris loft listed on VRBO.
13. Small Kitchen Trends — Glass-door cabinets with lighted interiors make this small kitchen feel more open. The small refrigerator next to the oven provides extra counter space for a microwave.
14. Tiny Ass Apartment — This 500 sq. ft. Brooklyn studio was renovated for less than $5,000 by Breeze Giannasio.
15. HGTV — This entire kitchen is neatly contained in a large, boldly colored island in the middle of this open-plan Amsterdam studio. The range hood doubles as a shelf for stemware and supplies.
16. HGTV — In this 675 sq. ft. condo a small island separates the kitchen work area from the apartment's living area.
17. Little Diggs — This 450 sq. ft Greenwich Village studio kitchen has custom cabinetry to fill gaps.
Images: As linked above.


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Matrix Talk:Soundcard-Tags
From AlsaProject
About the tags [RCAio] and [TOSio]
These are to do with the physical connector rather than the protocol being used.
(We don't call analog connections "XLR" "RCA" "3mm-jack")
I'd suggest using something like Matrix:Tag-AESEBUio and/or Matrix:Tag-SPDIFio or even Matrix:Tag-DIGITALio with additional note (TOS SPDIF AESEBU etc)
For instance many AudioScience cards support software selectable AESEBU or SPDIF for digital I/O. The connectors are XLR. They don't have RCA connectors.
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