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Prisoner from Los Angeles was serving time on drug and money laundering charges
Staff at the Taft Correctional Institution discovered one inmate was missing from the institution's satellite camp facility on November 15, 2012, at 9:30 p.m., while conducting the official count.
The missing inmates was identified by prison officials as Andres Flores who was serving a sentence for dug and money laundering charges.
Flores, a 33-year-old white male of Hispanic origin is 5'11" tall, and weighs approximately 245 lbs. He has brown hair, and brown eyes, and the image of his son's face on left forearm and left shoulder as
well as "South Side" tattooed on his right arm. He has used the following aliases: Flores, Andre, Jaime, Chico, and Player.
Taft Correctional Institution immediately contacted all appropriate law enforcement agencies
including the Taft Police Department, Bakersfield Police Department, Kern County Sheriff's
Department, California Highway Patrol, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and United States Marshals Service.
If anyone suspects they have seen this individual or obtains information as to his location, please
contact the Taft Correctional Institution at 661-763-2510, or any law enforcement agency.
Flores' home address is in Los Angeles.
He was sentenced on June 29, 2012, in the Eastern District of Virginia, to 120 months in federal custody for Conspiracy to Distribute 50 Grams or more of methamphetamine and money laundering. He arrived at the Taft Correctional Institution Satellite Camp on August 23, 2012, as a direct court commitment for service of his sentence. His projected release date was September 26, 2020.
Prior to incarceration he was self-employed at Flores AC Units in Los Angeles, as a
dog breeder, a crash collector for the city of Torrance, CA, and he worked in shipping and
receiving for Kenwood USA Corp.
The Satellite camp is a minimum-security facility that houses approximately 550 federal inmates. There is no security fence around the facility, which is common for a minimum-security facility within the federal prison system
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A series of events including a gunshot being fired in a Crossville man's home led to his arrest on a preliminary charge of disorderly conduct Thursday night.
Man threatened suicide following dispute with family
A series of events including a gunshot being fired in a Crossville man's home led to his arrest on a preliminary charge of disorderly conduct Thursday night.
A White County Sheriff's Office incident report identified the suspect as 29-year-old Jeremiah R. Burnett and said the events began around 6 p.m. when deputies were summoned almost simultaneously to Burnett's home on West Main Street and his parents' home on Winkler Street.
The report said Burnett had been involved in a dispute with his father and alleged he had broken the passenger side window out of his father's pickup as well as damaging the external mirrors.
Through some negotiation between the parties by the deputies, it was agreed Burnett would make arrangements to pay for the damage without criminal charges being filed. The reporting deputy, Sheriff's Sgt. Byrd Huber, noted in the report Burnett appeared to be heavily intoxicated.
Deputies left only to be summoned back to the area around 8 p.m. after Burnett's mother called 911 and reported her son had just ridden a motorcycle to her house and damaged her vehicle in her driveway.
The deputies were on their way back to Crossville when another call was received indicating Burnett was now holding a firearm to his head and threatening suicide if anyone came to get him.
Deputies set up a staging area near Citizens Bank and more officers from Grayville and Crossville arrived to assist. Burnett's mother then told deputies she had received a call from Burnett's girlfriend indicating Burnett had just fired a round into the ceiling of their residence.
Illinois State Police were contacted and requested to send their tactical response team along with a negotiator as officers prepared for a lengthy standoff. However, movement was detected at the Burnett residence. One of Burnett's children was outside the residence with the rifle that had been used to shoot into the ceiling. The authorities closed in and ensured the girlfriend and another child had left the residence before approaching the front door.
They were met at the door by Burnett who surrendered without further incident. He was booked at the City-County Jail in Carmi pending $150 cash bail on a preliminary charge of disorderly conduct.
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REGINA — Over the winter, Winnipeg native Andrew Harris set out to find better balance in his life, moving into a condo in downtown Vancouver, starting a second career with North Shore Nissan, connecting with his estranged father.
The B.C. Lion's self-improvement initiative also included achieving better equilibrium as a running back.
On his own, Harris worked with a strength trainer, Matt Harper, at Twist Sport Conditioning in North Vancouver, specifically on drills to improve his ability to stay on his feet while being hit.
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"We did a lot of stuff with stability balls, standing one-legged on a balance board, doing core movements in an uncomfortable situation," Harris said following the Lions' 26-13 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders. "That's one thing I wanted to improve on this year."
The proof was there for all to see Saturday at Mosaic Stadium, as the B.C. running back scored on a spectacular 58-yard touchdown in the first quarter by simply refusing to go down.
Harris ran straight up the middle, cut to the outside and somehow maintained his balance with a straight-arm to a defender, who appeared to have him wrestled to the turf. It was the most remarkable, but certainly not the first, of many instances in which Harris bounced off defenders and required a textbook tackle to stop him.
"Andrew's effort was second to none," running backs coach Kelly Bates said. "From upstairs, it seemed our guys made their decisions quickly. And they ran hard. When I came in at halftime, there was blood running down both their noses. Andrew, Stefan (Logan), Rolly (Lumbala), they were all playing as hard as they can."
After two straight losses to start the season, it was as if the Lions collectively said enough is enough.
It was a much improved effort on all fronts, but Harris in particular seemed to be a man on a mission, someone who badly wanted to make a difference.
For a long stretch last season, he was not that guy, and it burned. From July 30 to Oct. 25, he came within 27 yards of a 100-yard game on only one occasion. In a particularly frustrating Oct. 4 contest against the Roughriders, Harris gained just 10 yards on six carries.
He took his grievances to the coaches and they seemed to appreciate they were legitimate. The Lions re-committed themselves to the run game with the arrival of Logan, and the relationship started working almost from the start.
Harris finished the season with rushing games of 102 and 93 yards, the latter coming in a 29-25 semifinal playoff loss to the Roughriders.
Though he had averaged just 3.5 yards on 18 carries in his previous two games this season, the offensive line had not yet begun to jell. With Kirby Fabien starting at guard for the first time in 49 weeks following knee reconstruction and newbie left tackle Ryan Cave showing marked improvement after being rushed into service a week earlier, Harris' job became dramatically easier.
"My game's been kind of stagnant the past two games," he said.
"It's just a confidence thing. Those (offensive line) guys right there are confident now. It's not one guy. It's a unit. It's not one thing. It's everyone working together. Confidence is the biggest thing."
Harris finished the game with 222 all-purpose yards, 138 of those coming on 18 rushing attempts — his second-best career rushing game. He gained 147 yards rushing in a July 6, 2012 game against Hamilton.
Running and receiving, Harris totalled a career-best 203 yards, the first time he has recorded 200-plus yards from the line of scrimmage in a single game. His career high was 181 before Saturday.
"He's a dual threat out of the backfield," quarterback Kevin Glenn said. "He can run the ball and catch the ball. He had a couple of plays where he made catches that receivers probably would miss. When you have a guy like that, you want to go to the well often."
After giving up the ball nine times in their first two starts, which included fumbles by Harris and Logan and six interceptions thrown by Glenn, the Lions completed a near turnover-free game against Saskatchewan. They turned the ball over on downs in the late going, up by 13 points, when it really didn't matter.
"No turnovers — and we win. Do you think there's some kind of correlation there?" Glenn quipped. "We did a very good job of game-planning, putting ourselves in good situations and being positive on first down. We were just a lot more positive and forceful than we have been."
Harris was the perfect kind of back for a team that wanted to vary its attack with a more balanced approach — much like the man himself.
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Sunday News Round-Up, Tennessee Election Edition – What You Need to Know to Vote
Voter Identification
Photo ID is required to vote now in Tennessee. The following forms of ID will be accepted and having any one of these will allow you to vote (if you're registered): Tennessee drivers license with your photo; United States Passport; photo ID issued by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security; photo ID issued by the federal or any state government; United States Military photo ID; state-issued handgun carry permit with your photo. Students' college ID cards will not be accepted.
Details are listed here from the Secretary of State, but they omit a special detail about Memphis – the Tennessee Supreme Court has ordered that Memphis photo library cards must be accepted at the polls.
Where to Vote
Tennessee voters can look up where they should vote using this website. You'll need to enter your name, county, birth date, and last four numbers of your Social Security Number. Then it will tell you the name and address of your polling location (where you should vote) as well as which districts you are in (which races you will vote for).
What Time to Vote
The actual hours for voting vary by state/location, and it's sometimes shockingly difficult to find the actual hours the polls will be open. Your county's sample ballot may include the hours, but it may not be super obvious. For example, in the online sample ballot for my county, early voting hours are detailed day by day on the very first page, but actual election day hours are on one line, 6 pages in.
I've noticed conflicting hours on some sites. My sample ballot says polls are open in Davidson County from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. Other national look-up sites, like Rock the Vote, say it's 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Go with the local information. Memphis also says its 7am to 7pm. Please plan on being in line at your polling place before 7:00 pm. As long as you are in line before 7:00 pm (and are registered, and have ID), they have to let you vote.
Making Sure You Vote in the Right Races
There have been reports of voters receiving the wrong ballot and being unable to switch to the correct one. Please review your ballot before beginning to vote in any of the races. You'll need the information on what state House and Senate districts you should be voting in (see above), and it helps if you know which names you should be seeing. You *must* ask for a correct ballot *before* you cast the incorrect one. There are no do-overs after your incorrect ballot is cast.
Review Your Sample Ballot
You'll have to go to your own county's election website to find your sample ballot. Here they are for Memphis, Nashville, and Knoxville.
Unfortunately sample ballots include all of the districts and races for an election, so you'll still need to know which districts you should be seeing. One thing you can do is print your sample ballot and mark the districts you know you need to vote in.
More Information
The Tennessee ACLU provides this Voter Empowerment Card – which provides some details on problems you might run into at the polls, your rights, and what to do if your right to vote is challenged.
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EDMONTON - Edmonton fire investigators have determined Monday's house fire in Riverdale, which caused an estimated $95,000 in damage, was deliberately set.
Fire crews blocked access in front of the home on 90th Street at 101A Avenue as they fought the fire inside the white, single-storey house Monday night. The home's main floor was engulfed in flames when fire crews arrived, said fire Capt. Don Gyepesi.
A crowd of bystanders outside the home told firefighters there was a chance there was a person still inside. Crews quickly searched the home but didn't find anyone, he added.
Crews responded to the blaze around 10:45 p.m. and had the fire out within about 15 minutes, Gyepesi said.
A pair of kittens rescued from the home were given oxygen by paramedics at the scene. The felines whined and whimpered as paramedics cleaned soot from their fur and wrapped them in towels.
A large crowd of residents from the area quickly gathered to watch the drama unfold.
The two cats were later taken to an animal hospital for further treatment and were expected to survive, Gyepesi said.
"Like anything, it's a good moment when they find somebody alive or something alive in that kind of a situation," he said. "As soon as they find an animal, they'll leave — they'll tell the crew they've gotta take it out."
A third cat pulled from the scene died, Gyepesi said.
The home has been rented to two men since last September, but an eviction notice was served Sunday, said Gordon Coxson, who said he is the son of the homeowner.
He said the building was slated for demolition in the "not-too-distant future."
The home is attached to a small commercial building that carried a faded sign reading "Riverdale Grocery." Longtime Riverdale resident Allan Shute said the commercial space has been empty since around 1999. Since then, the building has been rented as a residence, he added.
Jenna Roche was watching TV at home when the strong odour of burning plastic wafted through the windows of her home just down the street.
"Just burning plastic, really strong. So I shut all my windows," she said as she watched fire crews work.
She quickly realized something bigger was happening when she saw the lights of fire trucks reflected in her windows. Soon the wail of their sirens was just outside her home.
She said she rarely saw people coming and going from the house that caught fire.
Edmonton police are now investigating the incident.
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Cool, although I'd like them to move on from these character designs as I don't like them. Despara's not bad, and Teela's costumes are nice to look, but I'd rather go with Classics designs than that He-Man or MAA.
Cool, although I'd like them to move on from these character designs as I don't like them. Despara's not bad, and Teela's costumes are nice to look, but I'd rather go with Classics designs than that He-Man or MAA.
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Good news! I'm not overly crazy about the current art/story but it will be cool to be able to get a MOTU comic on a monthly basis again.
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Red teela!!! Nuff said!!!
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Nice I keep going to the comic store for another co ic other then Batman.
Now is it a new story, or a continuation from the digitals or the mini?
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Awesome, give me more comics! This is great news, just make sure we keep getting a good story. I really like the mini series that's going on now, and the Despara story is good too. I'll take figures based on He-Man and Despara as well
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Wish come true...very exciting news!
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Awesome news. I am very happy about this news.
Eh...not a fan of the new series but I'll still give this a try.
I will say that the only issue I really liked was the Despara one so hopefully they expand on that.
AWESOME news! VERY excited!!!
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Lame news...don't like the new designs... I want comics with the old design...
Judging by that article, I wonder if they're going to be mixing elements of the bios and the proposed MYP series into this.
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I'd prefer a more traditional design but anything new in MOTU is good.
Cool news, I'm ok with this, I hope the story is fleshed out a little bit. I've been looking at this whole thing as a AU tale and what not. I'm dying to know how they are going to handle Adora's story.
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I know Ed Benes has been taking the lion's share of the thread, but the Dodsons are going to do a cover too! Maybe we might get a nice pic of the MOTU women or something.
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Also, I just realized this will be drawn by Pop Mhan--who is the brother to a guy who lived on my hallway dorm in college He's a pretty good artist, but his style doesnt seem to be Motu to me. Too bad Stephen Platt still doesnt do much work--he'd be great for a Motu Comic
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Great news. Not sure I'm going to like the direction these comic are in. Looking at the cover art. I'm not pleased. Hordak is a woman? And with sexy body armor. yuck. with a face like that its wrong. So is betraying any woman in scantily clad armor. Also I see Teela has double D's now. Why? what is wrong with size C's in a comic? I find it annoying & sexiest when its done just to have it.
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It's Despara, not Hordak...but if it were I guess he'd be Drag-stor.
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Excited about the ongoing.
Excited about Despara.
Excited about Teela.
Not sure about the art.
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I am definitely excited about this!!!
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I immediately fell in love with the sweet disposition of this Ontario home. It just needed a little TLC intervention. To me, the major eyesore was the tired railing and the concrete porch that had seen better days.
The floor and stairs could have been resurfaced with a stone effect type of product, however if it is a do-it-your-self project, the end result isn't always satisfactory. A second option would imply gluing flagstones on the existing porch. This would look too heavy compared to the style of the residence which has no bricks or stones on its facade to counter-balance the visual weight. With simple flat siding walls, a new wooden structure would be more in-tune with the personality of the house.
I've added a very functional overhang. This roof is decorated with made-to-measure square architectural lattice details which will be installed in its triangular shape. Simpler versions of this will ornate the other two roof angles.
A new coat of paint could refresh all the existing white elements. With exterior acrylic paint in a matte finish, the vertical gutter pipes as well as the actual diluted grey and white siding surface will now be medium taupe. The new shutters ought to be a contrasting inky black. A pop of pinkish red hit on the door would make the en-trance more appealing. The contour of the porch, the space between the steps, the backyard fence as well as the square lattice closing the base of the balcony should all be charcoal. The floor and the steps will be a lighter version of the taupe from the new siding colour. Bolder lantern-style light fixtures in a black or metal finish will give the facade a richer look.
On the right side of the home, I've kept the existing narrow flower beds. Placed in a zigzag pattern, I pro-pose a series of lime-leafed perennials adorning clouds of small white blooms. The owner's tall evergreen on the left of the house will be our starting point for the introduction of a hedge of burgundy to pink Berberis bushes. In an L shape surrounding the actual walk-way, a border of dwarf Magic Carpet Spireas will instantly redefine and brighten up the area. Their young foliage go from red to yellow with bronze tips. Bright clusters of dark pink blooms add to the playful palette. A divider is required between these and the lawn to pre-vent the grass from growing into the shrubs. Because of their white, pink and red variations, the flowers of the Pinky Winky are a sure connection with some of the colours of the facade. From the back fence on the right side of the driveway, all the way to the line opposite the end of the walkway, several Hydrangeas Annabelle shrubs will be added as a border.
To replace the shy small chair, I propose a couple of white Adirondack arm-chairs or an elegant simple bench that will complement the new colours of the home. Brooms, garden tools and various small flower pots should retire somewhere else. A single chunky black container made out of iron or ceramic could exist at the corner of the fence and the house. It could be filled with upward as well as cascading white and deep pink annuals.
Speaking of containers, the big plastic one near the front entrance is not a prized exhibit, an interesting sculpture or a special decorative element that needs to be showcased. With all the monetary and work investments made to improve the curb appeal of a beloved home, if placed in front, this unfortunate display of detritus receptacles is always going to be the focal point. Recycling bins and garbage pails should be hid-den behind an evergreen or a fence.
The clean and well groomed appearance of the house will be appreciated by visitors, passersby, but mostly, by a well-deserving you.
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- Berberis thunbergii Rose Glow (3 to 5, shrubs, burgundy)
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- Buxus Green Velvet (shrub, persistent foliage)
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- Lythrum salicaria Robert (tall perennial, pink)
- Heuchera Lime Rickey (perennial border, right, lime, white)
- Clematis Ville de Lyon (climbing, fence, pink)
- Hydrangea Annabelle (hedge, right of driveway, white)
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Hail causes about $1 billion in damage to property and crops each year, and Oklahomans live in the most hail-prone region of the country, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Severe Storm database. March begins the season historically known for high hail activity, and as spring storms approach, Oklahoma Farm Bureau Insurance wants to help Oklahomans prepare their homes and avoid incurring losses this year.
Tips to protect homes from hail damage include:
Consider installing storm related materials – Materials like wind- and hail-resistant roofing may lessen your risk of storm damage and allow you to obtain a discount on your insurance premium.
Ensure your roof meets industry standards – Check to see if your roof is comprised of materials that have a "Class 4" rating, meaning the product did not crack when hit twice in the same area by a two-inch steel ball.
Choose reputable contractors for updates – Be sure your roofer is up-to-date on the latest issues and product requirements to ensure you get the best value on a long-lasting roof. Members of the National Roof Contractor's Association are often updated on the latest offerings. Also, be certain the roofer you choose is bonded and insured.
Ensure property values are accurate – Accurate values lead to adequate coverage and can help you avoid gaps in coverage. Update your coverage every year to asses your insurance needs.
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The South Lafourche Class of 1973's 30-year reunion is Oct. 5.
The South Lafourche Class of 1973's 30-year reunion is Oct. 5. Classmates should email and mail addresses and telephone numbers to email@example.com. Please include maiden name.
The South Terrebonne High School Class of 1968's 45-year class reunion is scheduled from 7-11 p.m. July 20 at the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office's Rifle Range on Savanne Road in Houma. Dress casual and BYOL. Contact Lucille Cenac Bonvillain at 851-2761 or Carolyn Hebert Hebert at 876-7689. Cost is $20 per person. Make checks payable to STHS, Class of 1968 and mail to 155 Vi Drive, Houma, LA 70360.
The H.L. Bourgeois High School Class of 2003's 10-year reunion is scheduled from 8-11 p.m. Saturday at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center. Tickets cost $50 per single and $90 per couple. Send payments to: HLB Class of 2003, P.O. Box 2805, Houma, LA 70361. Visit the class's Facebook page at facebook.com/HLB2003Reunion.
The Vandebilt Catholic High School Class of 2003's 10-year reunion is scheduled from 7-11 p.m. June 8 at Ellendale Country Club, 3319 La. 311, Houma. Call 381-7553.
The South Terrebonne High School Class of 1983's 30-year reunion is scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. June 1 at the Woodmen of the World lodge, 309 S. Hollywood Road, Houma. Call 868-1738 or visit the class's Facebook page under STHS Class of 1983.
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The Thibodaux High School Class of 2003's 10-year reunion is scheduled for May 25 at Envie, 203 N. Canal Blvd., Thibodaux. Tickets cost $35 per person and checks can be mailed to P.O. Box 1483, Thibodaux, LA 70302. Photos for the slideshow can be emailed to email@example.com. Contact Mary Delcambre-Arcement at firstname.lastname@example.com, Kristen Lovell Melancon at firstname.lastname@example.com, Colt Stevens at email@example.com or Alexis Johnson at email@example.com.
The Terrebonne High School Class of 2003's will have a meet and greet from 6-9 p.m. June 14 at Big Al's, 1377 W. Tunnel Blvd., Houma, with the 10-year reunion from 7-11 p.m. June 15 at Houma Municipal Auditorium, 880 Verret St. The meet and greet includes a cash bar and seafood. The reunion is semi-formal and includes a buffet, a DJ, prizes and a 50-50 raffle. It's BYOL. Tickets cost $30 per person and $50 per couple before Wednesday, and $40 per person and $60 per couple after. Email Chelsey Lucas at email@example.com, visit the class's reunion website at https://sites.google.com/site/thsclassof2003reunion/home or the class's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ThsCo2003Reunion?ref-hl.
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Beautiful Creatures
Based on the bestselling novel by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, Beautiful Creatures is yet another entry into the supernatural teen romance genre that has become all the rage. A New York Times bestseller, which completely evaded this reviewer, the trilogy of novels has become a worldwide phenomenon making it ripe for cinematic adaptation. Gathering together a group of Hollywood heavyweights, the film is directed by Oscar nominee Richard LaGravenese ("The Fisher King") and co-stars Oscar winner/nominees Jeremy Irons, Viola Davis, and Emma Thompson. But the real stars of the film are two newcomers: Alden Ehrenreich who plays Ethan, and Alice Englert (Jane Campion's daughter) as Lena Duchannes.
Ethan is a seventeen year old who eschews the restrictions of his sleepy little gothic South Carolina town of Gatlin. While he's dated the cheerleaders and can throw a football with the best of them, he is a little bit nerdy and prefers to keep his nose in the books that his ultra-conservative town has banned. While he longs to leave his town, he is torn between eventually leaving a father so absent from his life we literally never see him, and getting the hell out of dodge.
Things change when the mysterious Lena Duchannes comes to town. The niece of the reclusive Macon Ravenwood (Irons) who never comes out of his massive estate on the outskirts of town, the school mean girls spread the rumor that Lena and her extended family are devil worshipers. While this is not true, Lena's gloomy personality doesn't help dismiss the gossip. Nor does it help that she is, in fact, a "Caster" - or in layman's terms - a witch. (Not that they like being called that.)
Ethan becomes infatuated with Lena and keeps trying to win her over, but her fear of him getting close to her mysterious family makes her shun those advances. But his down-home charm wins her over and soon enough he is invited to meet her uncle. Meanwhile, the town's main Bible-thumper Mrs. Lincoln (Emma Thompson) is hell-bent on getting Lena out of town, but before you can say Abracadabra, she has been taken over by the spirit of Lena's dead mother Saraphine. Saraphine chooses Mrs. Lincoln as a body to convince Lena to accept her destiny. What is her destiny you ask? Well, on her sixteenth birthday, her legacy will choose whether she goes to the good side or the bad side. With the male Casters, they can choose the good or the bad. With the female, it is chosen for them. Unless, they can somehow stop the curse. This is what becomes the driving force of the film's plot.
There's a lot to like and appreciate here. The best being the two leads who have terrific chemistry and a likeable banter that makes the audience really care for them. (Ehrenreich is a total charmer.) It's also fun to see Oscar nominees playing these broad gothic characters. Irons finally gets to loosen up and while his character is a bit odd, he's not the creepster he generally ends up playing. Thompson has a grand old time playing the nutty Jesus-freak Mrs. Lincoln, and then gets to vamp it up when Saraphine takes over. Viola Davis brings some gravitas to a limited role as Ethan's lifelong caretaker Amma and the key to finding the end to the curse.
The problems fall in more of the script in that there is a lot of information to get out. Things seem to get lost and at a two hour running time, it's long enough as it is. We hear about Ethan's father, but we never ever see him. To the point where I wondered what the point in him even being mentioned was. (Perhaps he's in the sequels.) The Caster mythology is rich and complicated. On paper probably it was probably a bit more understandable. Here, there is scene after scene of rules, new rules, and even more rules. There comes a point where you sort of give up trying to figure it out and you just become a witness rather than a participant in the story. Less is more, and here that might have helped. I was more invested in the love story and how that was going to be affected by Lena's destiny, than what her devious aunt Ridley (Emmy Rossum) wanted with her.
As directed and written by La Gravenese, there is a great Southern Gothic feel and the dialogue between the two leads is winning. There are quite a few gems in there and some pointed philosophies, but it gets bogged down in the mythos. La Gravenese keeps things moving though, so the film is never boring, even when the second act gets a bit sluggish with back and forth "I need you"/"Go away or I'll hurt you" stuff. Special effects are fine, if not a bit overly CGI, and costume design by Jeffrey Kurland ("Inception") is endlessly entertaining.
It's unclear whether this tale of preternatural goings-on will appeal to those who haven't read the books or fall the way of "I Am Number Four" which was also a popular novel, but failed to catch on as a film. Time will tell if we will be seeing parts two and three of Lena and Ethan's love story play out. And how the fight between her good side and bad will define their destinies.


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Making Energy Efficiency Sexy, or at Least Interesting
Posted by Jim Gunshinan on August 22, 2013
I was reading my local newspaper and a photo showing a man and his electric bill caught my attention. His electric bill was more than $7,000. Was this a case of a power company screwing over a customer, I wondered? Then I read the story. It got more interesting.
The more than $7, 228 bill was for a whole year. The man had recently had installed several kW worth of PV panels on his roof, and the utility was sending him a statement every month letting him know how much electricity he produced and how much he used. The yearly billing was a "true-up" and represented his net electricity use over the course of the year. Mystery partially solved, but still—$7,228 is a lot of money for a man on a fixed income, and especially when he has PV pumping juice into his house on sunny days in sunny California.
The man was getting a bill for about $35 every month, but that was for his gas use, not electricity. The monthly statement about his PV production and electricity use that he got had "Not a Bill" written on the top of it, and he ignored it, because he isn't interested in the details.
The people who installed his PV system did a thorough study of the man's electricity use and designed the system to offset about $200 per month of his electricity use—but that was before the man installed a 28-foot x 32-foot swimming pool in his backyard and heated it to 85°F, so he could do what his doctor ordered—soak in hot water every day. All the electricity produced by the PV panels, and more, was going to heating the water in his pool. The man thought that the PV was taking care of all his electrical needs, and all he saw when he opened his monthly electric bill was "Not a Bill" along the top.
I am not mentioning the man's name or even the newspaper that carried his story. I'm sure the poor guy is plenty embarrassed. But that's not the point. I once locked my keys in my car with the engine running and went to a 2-hour lecture. We all do dumb things that don't get into the newspaper, thank goodness.
But I think the man's story illustrates a problem we have as supporters of energy efficiency. Most people don't think about their electricity use but once a month, if at all, when they get their bill. And lately many people think of PV power as the answer to all of our energy problems. PV is sexy right now. But despite what the President said a few years ago about insulation being sexy, energy efficiency, something invisible to most utility customers, just isn't sexy.
Lots of people are working on the issue. A builder I talked with recently is using quick energy audits and education to get people to pay for retrofits, and is getting some good results. (You'll read about it in Home Energy sometime next year.) Matt Golden with the Investor Confidence Project is trying to make financing for energy upgrades a routine matter for banks, investors, contractors, and homeowners. Debra Little, a home appraiser and sustainable design consultant, and others are working hard to see that energy efficiency is counted among the homes features when a home is listed for sale. People associated with the Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change conference are thinking a lot about it, and so are universities and National Labs. A college classmate, Cindy Ojczyk, is showing people how homes can be energy efficient and beautiful. And there is more being done.
How about you, reader? Do you know of ways to make energy efficiency sexy, or at least interesting? If so, please tell us.
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How Shaunna Mozingo Manifests Her Save-The-World Complex
When Shaunna Mozingo raised her hand and volunteered to learn building energy efficiency codes, she had no idea that she would transform her career and her life.
Back then, she was a building plan reviewer in the Westminster, Colorado building division. Today, she is a nationally recognized expert in building energy efficiency codes. Working alongside DOE and others, she guides teams through the long conversation that leads to final agreement on the next generation of energy efficiency building codes. Those codes are the evolving blueprint for improvements in American buildings that provide greater comfort and lower utility bills to inhabitants as well as preserve energy and water resources that increasingly are a top priority for city and county planners and code officials—as well as climate scientists.
The people Mozingo works with on her teams come from all areas of the building industry. "She is definitely motivated, she's willing to pursue an issue that she's passionate about," says Dave Horras, chief building official for the City of Westminster who served as both boss and mentor to Mozingo. "And she's not afraid—not afraid to ask questions, to pick up the phone and call someone regardless of their position or status," he adds.
Horras led the meeting during which Mozingo raised her hand and volunteered. The entire building staff was discussing the 2006 international energy conservation code and Horras was adamant that, if the building department was going to adopt the code, then it also was going to enforce it. He needed someone to head up the effort. Mozingo told Horras she would take it on.
One of the first people she called was Gil Rossmiller, Chief Building Official in Parker. Rossmiller was the only other building official in Colorado who was at that time fully implementing the 2006 energy code. They sat down for an entire day and he taught her the basics.
Then she volunteered for the energy code interpretations committee with the International Code Council (ICC). The committee took requests for interpretations of the code and rendered an opinion, so she knew she would learn many of the details. Learning the code, which is updated every three years and is now at the 2012 level, might be compared to learning law, or accounting: The complexity is astounding and intimidating to most people—including the building community.
Jim Meyers, an energy code analyst for the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project, helped Mozingo with her first workshop on the 2006 code. He agreed that the codes are complex but pointed out that they provide major benefits. "Buildings use 39% of our total energy in the United States," he says, "Yet the more energy efficient buildings constructed to new energy code standards have the potential to use far less. By adopting and enforcing more recent codes, communities are providing economic and environmental benefits to all citizens."
Back when Mozingo began working with the 2006 code, Westminster decided that it would require builders to size heating and air conditioning equipment specifically to how the more energy efficient buildings were built rather than by rule of thumb. Mozingo remembers that builders were up in arms so she held a public meeting for anyone interested in the issue, and they discussed it and learned together.
"I thought that other communities would be adopting the 2006 energy code soon and they would have a steep learning curve," Mozingo says. So she decided to share what she knew, applied for and received a small grant, and developed a weekly energy code-training program called Westminster Wednesdays. The trainings were open to all.
In 2011, Mozingo was named president of the Colorado chapter of ICC. Then the national ICC asked her teach the code in other states, so she took a vacation day every once in a while to do that. Shortly thereafter, she was asked by Colorado Code Consulting to take on a new job with them to manage an energy contract they had with the state of Colorado, visiting each of the state's 339 jurisdictions and working with them on building codes.
Although Mozingo didn't want to leave Westminster, Horras knew better. "I saw early on that she wasn't going to be with us for the long haul just because she had so much coming to her. She had so much potential that, ultimately, I encouraged her to look at other options," says Horras, who still mentors Mozingo.
So Mozingo took over the management of a $1 million contract and visited every corner of Colorado to ask what energy efficiency code help was needed. She would find out where the community was weak and design a training to fill the gap.
"My family calls it my 'Out to Save the World' complex," says Mozingo. But it's not just this task that she's tacked with zeal. She learned auto mechanics so that she wouldn't have to rely on someone else. When she had a boyfriend who raced motocross, she took up the sport and learned to race. But it was teaching that grabbed her most. "I remember the first time I ever taught, I thought, 'Ah, that is what I like,'" she says.
As it turned out, she would be teaching and leading workshops nationally. From her experience in Colorado, she convened a national-level meeting of all the different parties affected by the improvements in energy codes. She figured that if everyone came together, worked out their differences, and made compromises that the new codes would be better for everyone.
Now Mozingo is working to develop "train the trainer" programs nationally, consulting with the National Renewable Energy Lab and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory on energy codes and other projects.
"Before that first code hearing, I had never opened an energy code book in my life," says Mozingo. "For me, it has been transforming that I have found my niche. I love to learn and I love for everybody else to know what I know."
But in the process of her own transformation, Mozingo helped to transform the group of building code officials working in Colorado. Now they know that there are many people that they can turn to if they need help and they are not afraid of the more stringent energy codes, says Mozingo.
Mozingo also has played a role in transforming the housing market in Colorado. Today, nearly half of new homes are built to Energy Star energy efficiency standards, and those standards are pegged to the latest energy codes.
Suzanne Pletcher is director of communications at the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project based in Boulder, Colorado, which promotes energy efficiency policy in six states in the Southwest.
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The say that the best offense is a good defense, but the Newton High School football team kept its offense on the field for most of the night against Goddard Eisenhower, claiming a 28-7 homecoming win in non-league play Friday at Fischer Field.
Eisenhower had just four possessions, one in the second half, as the Railers controlled the ball most of the game.
"In the second half, we were able to move the chains and sustain the drives," Newton coach Nate Wollenberg said. "I was really pleased about that."
Newton recovered two kickoffs to keep the 1-4 Tigers off the field.
"One of them was not an on-side kick," Wollenberg said. "We're really inconsistent with the way we kick the ball on kickoffs. We're working on it. I was happy with the way we kicked PATs. Every one was right down the middle. Kendall (Gaeddert) did a really good job. We're just trying to become more consistent on kickoffs."
The start of the game was delayed about 15 minutes because of lightning.
Individual stats were not available at deadline.
Newton running back Bradley Million left the game with an injury early in the second half. Luke Porter, who had been lining up at receiver, switched to running back. Starter Seth Hill was injured last week.
"We'll find out about Bradley later," Wollenberg said. "We've worked (Porter) in the backfield early in the season. We've made sure he's had opportunities. He stepped up today. We're just trying to move people around as these injuries occur. We've been fortunate to have guys step up for us."
Newton opened the game by recovering an on-side kick, setting up a two-yard Morrison run. Eisenhower went three-and-out on its first possession, setting up a seven-yard Morrison run. Newton overcame two penalties on its second drive.
Eisenhower needed just three plays on its second drive to get on the scoreboard, a 61-yard pass from Blake Ramey to Bailey Strunk.
Eisenhower came back with its first defensive stop of the night, holding the Railers on downs at the GS 22. The Tigers drove down to the Newton 22, where Blake Lynch missed a 39-yard field goal attempt just wide right.
The Railers opened the third quarter with a drive that lasted almost eight minutes, ending on an 11-yard pass from Jack Kingsley to Cory Martens. Newton overcame five penalties on the drive.
Newton stopped an Eisenhower drive in the fourth quarter, but was called for a 15-yard sideline interference penalty. Eisenhower got to the Railer six, but a penalty, two plays that went backwards and a Justin Mosiman interception ended the threat.
Kingsley put the game away with a three-yard touchdown run with 2:01 left in regulation. Newton recovered the on-side kick and killed the remaining time.
Newton is 3-2 and plays at 7 p.m. Friday against Salina South at Salina District Stadium. The Cougars downed Hutchinson 48-10 to move into a four-way tie for first in the Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail League Division I.
"They're an outstanding football team," Wollenberg said. "They have outstanding coaches. We truly believe that they are one of the best football teams in the state. We'll prepare and try to get better."
G.Eisenhower 0 7 0 0 —7
Newton 7 7 7 7 —28
1q. N Morrison 2-yd. run (Gaeddert kick) 5:16
2q. N Morrison 7-yd. run (Gaeddert kick) 11:18
2q. GE Strunk 61-yd. pass from Ramey (Lynch kick) 10:04
3q. N Martens 11-yd. pass from Kingsley (Gaeddert kick) 4:10
4q. N Kingsley 1-yd. run (Gaeddert kick) 2:01
Missed field goals — GE: Lynch 39 (WR).


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Oak Ridge police arrested a Clinton man for sexual battery and a Harriman man for aggravated assault after a disturbance at McKenzie Acres.
Oak Ridge police arrested a Clinton man for sexual battery and a Harriman man for aggravated assault after a disturbance at McKenzie Acres.
Records said 40-year-old Herbert Charles Booker, 604 W. Broad St., in Clinton, was charged about 1:30 a.m. Thursday with sexual battery; and 37-year-old Marc Deshawn Boyd, 1728 Bennett Circle, Harriman, was charged shortly before midnight on Wednesday with aggravated assault.
Both were taken to the Anderson County jail. According to court records, Booker is being held on a $10,000 bond and Boyd is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Police reports said officers were called to Utica Circle about 10:45 p.m. Wednesday when the 36-year-old father of two girls, ages 11 and 14, reported an incident involving his daughters.
Officer Clint Foland reported the girls said the two men who were arrested made sexual comments to them and "one of the men" grabbed the 14-year-old girl's buttocks.
Court records said Booker "grabbed her on the butt without consent and in a manner that was inappropriate." Records said the girl identified Booker from a photo lineup.
Boyd was charged after the father of the girls reported Boyd pulled a knife on him and threatened him when he confronted them about the incident. He told police he argued with the two men about them "bothering his juvenile daughters."
He also described the alleged knife to the officer who found a knife of the same description next to Boyd's car keys inside an apartment.
Booker is currently on probation after being convicted of drug-related and weapons charges in Anderson County. He was sentenced to eight years in prison in one case and two years on another case.
Both cases were to run consecutive with the other. He violated his probation in February and served 60 days in jail, records indicate.
Tennessee Department of Correction records indicate his sentence should end in 2021.
Beverly Majors can be contacted at (865) 220-5514.


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by Kevin Henkes
Publishers Weekly Move over, "sunshine." Ogburn and Raschka give families a whole new vocabulary with which to express their love, exploring terms of endearment used around the globe. Impish, doe-eyed figures rendered in broad, calligraphic brushstrokes wear with pride terms like "ducky," used in England, and "kullanmuru," which means "nugget of gold" in Finland. Raschka forgoes painting his characters with black, brown, or white skin, instead using gleeful pinks, blues, teals, and greens. The phrases appear both in English and in their original languages (Cyrillic, Mandarin, and Arabic characters are included), with phonetic pronunciations provided for such terms as "xiao pie dou" ("little mischievous pea" in China) and "yeinay filiklik" ("my bubble of joy" in Ethiopia). The message about familial love being a universal human trait is clearly and joyfully articulated; it's hard to imagine a sweeter concept. Ages 4-8. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Book list Little coconut candy in Brazil, little mischievous pea in China, and hug bunny in Finland. Children are addressed with endearments in many cultures. This amusing sampling starts with the U.S. and provides loving terms from 16 other cultures. Each word or expression is written in the native language, accompanied by simplified pronunciation, and translated into English. Although slightly tilted toward European cultures, the selection includes sweet names from every inhabited continent. As the author explains in appended notes, the use of endearments is common but not universal. Lively ink, watercolor, and gouache illustrations reflect the diversity without stereotyping. With a few brush strokes per figure, the pictures display a remarkable variety of people, nearly all of them smiling. Although the audience is primary-schoolers, older children will also find this an amusing, eclectic choice for diversity studies.--Perkins, Linda Copyright 2010 Booklist
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School Library Journal PreS-Gr 3-This collection of "sweet and silly names," spanning 14 languages and 6 continents, offers a beguiling smorgasbord of the ways that families around the world show their affection for their children. Some of the endearments will be familiar to American ears ("honey," "pumpkin," and "sunshine" in the U.S., "poppet," "ducky," and "love" in England, "mon petit chou" in France), but many more surely will be a revelation. They include, "little coconut candy" (docinho de coco) from Brazil, "little mischievous pea" (xiao pie dou) from Mandarin-speaking China, and "my bubble of joy" (yeinay filiklik) from Amharic-speaking Ethiopia. Each endearment is presented with its English translation, native language, pronunciation, and, where applicable, its non-Western characters or alphabetic spelling. Raschka's whimsical illustrations, drawn in ink, watercolor, and gouache on creamy flecked paper, exuberantly depict dozens of no-two-alike children, babies, and extended family members. A selective color palette in muted tones visually defines each nationality's page; the complete color spectrum is reserved for the jacket and concluding page, which express themes of world unity. Pair this with Mem Fox's Whoever You Are (Harcourt, 1997) for an effective and satisfying way of introducing the universal facets and feelings of childhood.-Kathleen Finn, St. Francis Xavier School, Winooski, VT (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Daniel Simone, Jr., a retired Hoboken Police Captain affiliated with the Lawton-Turso Funeral Home in Hoboken, recently earned the designation of Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) from the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice.
The designation is a national individual recognition of Simone's completion of a 180-hour program of continuing education activities and events. Credits are awarded by the Academy for work leading to personal and/or professional growth in four areas. They are Academic Activities, Professional Activities, Career Review, and Community and Civic Activities.
In addition to New Jersey, where he has practiced since 1977, Simone is licensed as a funeral director in New York, Florida and Pennsylvania.
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, founded in 1976, has as its goals: 1) to recognize those practitioners who have voluntarily entered into a program of personal and professional growth, 2) to raise and improve the standards of funeral service and 30 to encourage practitioners to make continuing education a life-long process in their self-interest, the interest of the families they serve, and the community in which they serve.


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Plantains or "cooking bananas" are a famous delicacy all over Mexico and the Carribean. They are also served with fried potatoes in little street market stalls and called "tostones y papas fritas." Excellent with a cold beverage of choice.
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Paphos Cycling Club is a non-competitive, family orientated bunch of people who enjoy recreational cycling.
To inspire, encourage and unite recreational cyclists in Paphos and the Paphos district. To promote cycling for enjoyment, friendship and general health and fitness. To represent the interests of cyclists to relevant authorities and the general public.
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Paphos Cycling Club (PCC) is a non-competitive, family orientated bunch of people who enjoy recreational cycling.
Our members come from all age groups and we ride all sorts of bikes. We have a rides program and also skills workshops.
Our members have lots of experience and can give you valuable ideas on bike related information. If you would like to come along and try one of our rides please contact us.
Regular Rides:
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Search rentals in New Bern, NC. At RentalGuide.net, we have comprehensive rental listings to help you find New Bern apartments for rent. You can also find rental houses and condos. Click on a listing to view details, or refine your search for New Bern apartments to search by price, beds and other criteria.


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Taylor Swift brought a bunch of fans over to her house for a pizza party.
Fans who attended Swift's livestream event on Monday, where she announced details concerning her new album, were invited to the singer's New York City apartment.
Smiley face.
According to the New York Daily News, Swift treated the group to pizza and staged an impromptu dance party. She also gave them T-shirts saying, "Shake It Off," which just happens to be the name of her new single.
The Swifties -- I guess that's a thing, I don't know ... I'm not 13 -- tweeted all about it, including nuggets about how nice Swift was and how cool her cats were. They got to pose with her Grammies and generally act like her friends.
That is pretty cool. I'm just, like, totally jealous or something.
Swift's new album, "1989," comes out Oct. 27.
Contact Tony Hicks at Facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.TonyHicks or Twitter.com/tonyhicks67.


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The Luther College Norse claimed their second regular season Iowa Conference Championship in the last three years with a 78-61 victory over Wartburg College at the Regents Center. The Norse also earned the No. 1 seed for the Iowa Conference Tournament that begins next week. Luther will have a first round bye, then host the winner of the No. 5 Coe versus No. 4 Wartburg game on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Luther closed out the first 20 minutes of play with an 11-4 run and held a 37-28 lead at the break. Wartburg never came closer than nine points in the second frame, as Luther torched the nets to the tune of 52 percent connecting on 14-of-27 attempts.
Luther had a balanced offensive attack as four players reached double figures. Zach Matos-Pritchard led the team with 14. Cale Austin and Tyler Wedemeier tallied 12, and John Androus finished with 11. Wedemeier produced his fifth consecutive double-double grabbing a game high 13 rebounds.
Drew Crawford and Mitchell Murphy led the Knights with 11 points apiece.
The win improved Luther to 11-3 in Iowa Conference play, 18-7 overall. Wartburg fell to 8-6, 13-11.
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10 Quick Hits from Your Director of Athletics
Official Blog of Husker Athletics
Less than a week after Shawn Eichorst's academic-themed Connecting on Campus column on Huskers.com, Nebraska's Director of Athletics shared an hour with Greg Sharpe, the voice of the Huskers. It was an engaging 60 minutes that also showcased the energy of Dave Harris, the Huskers' second-year men's and women's head cross country coach, plus two of his teams' top runners – Isabel Andrade, a senior Elementary Education major from Petaluma, Calif., and Trevor Vidlak, a senior Management major from Lincoln. Both Huskers exemplify why Harris believes student-athletes "have everything they need at Nebraska to become the best student and the best athlete they can be." Eichorst and Sharpe covered a lot more ground during the monthly Director of Athletics show on the Husker Sports Network, and I encourage Husker fans to listen to the interviews. But if you're short on time, here are 10 prominent points I took away from the conversations:
10 – Three Husker fall sports programs – football, volleyball and soccer – are ranked nationally, and that number grew to four today. Nebraska, the defending NCAA women's bowling champion, received 19 of 26 first-place votes to rank No. 1 in the National Ten Pin Coaches Association preseason poll. The coaches voted Vanderbilt, runner-up to Nebraska last spring, second in the 2013-14 preseason poll.
9 – While discussing the ribbon-cuttings and grand-openings of the expanded East Stadium, the renovated Devaney Center and the Pinnacle Bank Arena, Eichorst said: "I don't know if I've ever had a better support staff in almost every area."
8 – Even though the drama went right down to hours before the new Devaney Center made its public debut, Eichorst was never nervous, and he's eager to see the next milestone – the final phase of the Devaney Center project that will take the South ramp down and open up the entire south side to an open area that will feature even more innovative reminders of Nebraska's remarkable history.
7 – Eichorst said the East Stadium expansion provided the "perfect scenario" to place a Bob Devaney statue in front of Memorial Stadium's most historic gate. "There's no question it was overdue, and I'm just glad to be part of the team that developed such a wonderful project," Eichorst said, adding that the view is even more spectacular at night when "it stands in a silhouette all by itself. It's really cool."
6 – Eichorst encourages Big Red baseball fans to circle Thursday, Oct. 17 on their calendars. The Huskers will play their third consecutive game (at 6:30 p.m.) in the annual Red-White Series, following a 3:20 p.m. game on Tuesday and a 3 p.m. game on Wednesday. Eichorst also reminds Husker fans that Nebraska will host the 2014 Big Ten Conference Baseball Tournament at Omaha's TD Ameritrade Park. "We're looking to break an attendance record, that's for sure," said Eichorst, who's also a fan of the softball team, which completes its fall camp this weekend hosting two doubleheaders. The Huskers play Drake Friday night (6 p.m., 8 p.m.) and then host Creighton Sunday afternoon (1 p.m., 3 p.m.). There is no admission charge for either doubleheader.
5 – Tim Miles entertained Eichorst last Friday night like he did everyone else who watched Nebraska's first scrimmage in Pinnacle Bank Arena (PBA) with a microphone in his hand in front of 7,500 fans. "We saw Coach Miles in his element," Eichorst said. "He does have another career when his coaching's done, and I hope that's not anytime soon."
4 – Eichorst was equally enthusiastic about the Nebraska women's basketball team calling PBA its home. With Connie Yori guiding the Huskers to their second NCAA Sweet 16 team in four years last season, "We're definitely an elite team now, and we're ready to take it to the next level," Eichorst said. "I think PBA will help us do just that, and we're having a Big Red Tipoff for women's basketball on Tuesday, Oct. 15 (from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.), so fans can come in, see where their seats are and check out what a great facility we'll play in and what a great family atmosphere it'll be. Lindsey Moore is playing in the pros now, but we'll have pretty much everyone else back." Nebraska has increased its women's basketball season ticketholders by 50 percent over last year's total and now has surpassed the 3,000-season ticket level. That number should go up once fans see the new arena and the talent returning. "You can get a season ticket for as low as $80," Eichorst pointed out.
3 – With Nebraska hosting Illinois for Saturday's Homecoming football game, "It's a tremendous opportunity for us to show the parents and prospects what Lincoln and the University of Nebraska has to offer, and on game day, it doesn't get much better than that," Eichorst said. "I know that's why our coaches in other sports really take advantage of the weekend. Coach (Dave) Harris said it best. You can get in parents' living rooms. You can send photos or you can send emails. But there's no substitute for getting your feet on the ground in Lincoln. We do know this. When you get the prospect and the parents here in Lincoln, it's almost a lock, and it should be."
2 – Since Eichorst makes such a bold statement, he explains his rationale. At Nebraska, "We stand for all the right things," he said. "We integrate athletics and academics like no other school, so weekends like these are big weekends for us. Our fans play a huge role in that because parents and student-athletes are really savvy consumers out there. They go to all of the other campuses to compare. You and I have been to a lot of other campuses on football game day, and sometimes, they're just not as well behaved as our fans in Lincoln. Recruiting is the whole package, and I think our fans understand how important they are in bringing these young people in on a recruiting trip."
1 – Nebraska knows the importance of parents taking a visit with their kids and understands the impact of being part of an ongoing NCAA record-breaking crowd. But the real kicker is learning how much emphasis the Huskers put on their Academics and Life Skills Departments. "Those are both huge parts of the recruiting weekend," Eichorst said. "It's an important initiative for me to help our coaches recruit to a very high standard. We have wonderful coaches across the spectrum, but sometimes, because they're doing their own thing, they might not know what others are doing across the board. So we're really trying to build some systems and some think tanks, if you will, that allow our coaches to exchange and share best practices. At the end of the day, we all want the same thing. We want the best and the brightest to represent the University of Nebraska, and we're going to step up our game in that regard." With everything that's happening at Nebraska and all of the benefits that new facilities can deliver, Eichorst wants Nebraska's coaches and student-athletes to know why it's more important than ever to remind people about who we are and what we stand for. He wants prospects and parents to understand that their children will have the best support, the best staff, the best fans and the best facilities in college athletics. Nebraska Athletics, in collaboration with Academics and Life Skills, will do everything possible to help our recruits become the best students and the best athletes they can be.
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Doctor, doctor …February 14, 2011 at 10:00 pm | Posted in arthrits, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, joint pai, Me, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) | 1 Comment
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I suppose I must try to be more fair to my poor beleaguered doctor. There I was complaining the other day that the doctors don't think my 'migraines' are related to my 'shoulder pain', and things were getting worse and worse. My shoulder pain was getting to the point where I was waking up many times a night because of it, and the headaches were getting worse too, so I thought better give it another shot. So I finally got the appointment with my GP – who has referred me for physio for my shoulder, as I'd hoped she would – and I said, 'You know – I'm convinced these migraines I keep getting are related to my shoulder pain.' I got the usual quizzical look … and then inspiration struck. 'The thing is,' I added, 'it's not actually shoulder pain, and … erm … I don't think they're actually migraines!'
Well, unsurprisingly that did put a rather different complexion on the matter. What I tend to refer to as 'shoulder pain' is actually pain the acromoclavicular joint (try spelling that after a glass of wine) – which is the joint between the collar bone and the front part of the arm, so not really the shoulder at all. And although the headache I mentioned in that last post was definitely a classic migraine, most of the headaches I've had recently haven't been. They have been one-sided, but instead of being behind the eye they very much feel like they're outside the skull, and if I touch my scalp on the painful side it's really tender. They're just as painful and debilitating as migraines but without any visual disturbance or sickness. When I managed to explain all that (and I don't know really why I hadn't managed to do so in the past!), she thought it was highly likely that the two were in fact related. Apparently headaches like the one I just described are common with neck pain, and my acromoclavicular joint pain is probably actually closer to neck than shoulder pain.
So a mystery solved, one less medical professional to feel frustrated and irritable with, and a referral to physio. All in all a very positive outcome to a visit to the doctor!
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I think we often worry that if we attribute everything to the RA, people will think we're mad even though we're anything but. It was probably easier for you to try and explain the headaches as something separate and a migrane is more easily relatable to other people.
I'm glad you're on your way to feeling better though!
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Quantic Dream, the team behind Heavy Rain, is working on a brand new game for PS3. While it will take advantage of lessons learned by their last adventure, creative director David Cage said that they wanted to create brand new tech for their next game.
"We never thought it would work on a PlayStation 3," Cage told an audience at Game Developers Conference. However, after experimenting, he announced "then we discovered that it could."
Repeating the footsteps of 2006's "The Casting," Cage revealed a brand new prototype that isn't necessarily related to their upcoming game. "We wanted to see if what we learned on Heavy Rain could be applied to a different genre," Cage said when describing his new game. As the lights turned down, he revealed "Kara," a new prototype. Before the video played, however, he announced that in all-caps: "NOT OUR NEXT PROJECT."
Running in real-time on the PS3, Cage said that the new engine would allow for a low-cost motion capture solution with a "direct-to-engine" pipeline. He said that the team is aiming "if not the quality of Avatar, something really high quality."
The Kara demo is already one year old running on "version 1" of the engine. Since then, Cage claims the team is currently utilizing a "version 3." While he wouldn't talk about the studio's next game, he did say that the final product would look even more realistic than what we saw. "I think you're going to get much better than that in the game," he confidently told the audience.


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quote:Originally posted by Alex116quote:Originally posted by sahis34How will the pens not win the cup, seriously stacked...By not winning the 16 games that are most important, just like they didn't last year when they were favored! I'm not saying they aren't the favorite, nor that i'd pick/bet against them, but they have to perform when it's most important. Last year they were done in by shoddy goaltending and D. This year, how quick will they be to move to Vokoun if Fleury struggles early? Vokoun is an upgrade at backup and could be a starter on many teams for sure so he's there to help. Will Letang be healthy? Sure, he's only out for a week or two, but he's had injury trouble all year. Do they have enough defensively to stop other offenses? If they come up against the Bruins, they will not be a pushover by any means. Chara and Bergeron can limit pretty much any forward(s) when they're at the top of their game. Look at what that Bruins team did to the #1 PP in the league (Vancouver) in the finals in 2011. How about a round 1 matchup vs NYR where Lundqvist is capable of stealing multiple games on his own??? What about surviving the east and facing Chicago, Anaheim, St.Loius, etc in the final, teams they won't have much experience against over the past few years?I guess what i'm saying is, sure, they're the favorites, but don't go thinking it's a forgone conclussion and begin the engraving on the cup just yet!!!!
quote:Originally posted by sahis34How will the pens not win the cup, seriously stacked...
quote:Originally posted by The_GipperCalgary management/ownership during Iginla's time with the Flames really blew it here. they had one of the top leaders in the game for the last 15ish years, and what did they ever do for him? who did they ever get to play with him?there are many that think the Leafs blew it with Sundin, by never getting him any top line wingers. but that doesn't even come close to Iginla in Calgary IMHO. at least Mats had Mogilny, Roberts, even Nolan for a short period. who did Iginla ever have?
quote:Originally posted by slozoIn my opinion, I think Calgary might have leaned towards a better 1st round pick from Boston, but I bet you anything that Iggy made the last choice. A slight familiarity with Crosby, and the chance to play with two oof the best in the game in Malkin and Crosby must have been the deciding factor. I'd almost say that in the back of Iggy's mind, playing for a more offensive team vs a more defensive trap team could have been another factor in the decision.
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Game Makers
Here are some websites that allow you to make and share games with friends:
Resources to Get You Started
Some of the sites above require you to know a little computer coding, so here are some resources to get you started in the right direction:
Game Maker Academy
Learn Scratch
For more on coding, be sure to check the library's event calendar online.
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One last Quick Note:
There has been a time and date change for the event so that we can include as many people in the festivities as possible.
The festival premier will now be held Saturday, March 16 at 2pm.
We hope to see you all there!
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(Patrick Fitzgerald, Beargrass Media Director, giving a discussion on green screen magic at this past weekends' community-led workshop as part of the Louisville Young Filmmakers Festival)
Using Chroma Key
Using a green screen is a fairly simple process that can be done with a green cloth or brightly painted wall.
First, record a person or subject in front of the green screen and add it your video editing software. Next, you will need to utilize a tool called chroma key to remove the green leaving just the subject. (Tip: don't wear clothing that is the same color as the green screen, or else the background will bleed through.)
Next, add another background image or video clip in the same time frame on the storyboard of your video editing software to place the actor in a new background. (If you zoom in on your actor, be sure to zoom in on the background to match.) Adjust your sound levels and export your clip.
Free Video Editing Software
Here are some freely-downloadable software programs that have a chroma keyer:
Wax 2.O
For more information, be sure to check out some of the many video tutorials available on YouTube.
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Academy Awards just around the corner (and the Louisville Young Filmmakers Festival!) we thought that it would be nice to look at some free web apps to help you get the most out of your Oscar experience for 2013.
Oscars App
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Find out show times for movies, what is playing at a theater near you, read reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, and look up release dates on DVD. Available on: Web, Android, Kindle Fire, and iOS
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Just saw that you are very stressed out today... I hope your day is improving... what caused all this stress - is it holidays related?
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I thought this was funny, my friend sent this to me. lol
Dear Tech Support,
Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband
1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall
system performance -- particularly in the flower and
jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly
under Boyfriend 5.0.
In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other
valuable programs, such as Romance 9.5 and Personal
Attention 6.5 and then installed undesirable
programs such as NFL 5.0, NBA 3.0, and Golf Clubs
(and NASCAR 500.0)
Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning
2.6 simply crashes the system. I've tried running
Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail.
What can I do?
Signed, Desperate
Dear Desperate:
First keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an
Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an
Operating System. Please enter the command: 'I
Thought You Loved Me.exe' and try to download Tears
6.2 and don't forget to install the Guilt 3.0
update. If that application works as designed,
Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the
applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5.
But remember, overuse of the above application can
cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5,
Happy Hour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. Beer 6.1 is a very bad
program that will download the Snoring Loudly Beta.
Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother-in-law 1.0
(it runs a virus in the background that will
eventually seize control of all your system
Also, do not attempt to reinstall the Boyfriend 5.0
program. These are unsupported applications and will
crash Husband 1.0 .
In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it
does have limited memory and cannot learn new
applications quickly. You might consider buying
additional software to improve memory and
performance. We recommend Food 3.0 and Hot Lingerie
Good Luck,
Tech Support
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Wayne State University Professor Stephen Spurr will discuss wages and income mobility in the United States in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis when he presents the fourth annual Harold Hotelling Memorial Lecture on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at Lawrence Technological University, 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield.
The annual lecture, which is free and open to the public, is entitled "The Fruits of Our Labor: Wages and Income Mobility in the U.S." It will be held in the Mary E. Marburger Science and Engineering Auditorium in the Science Building.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the financial meltdown of the American economy. Recovery has been slow, and there is increasing concern about inequality of incomes and wealth in the United States. How does the growth of the U.S. economy compare with other countries, and how are U.S. workers doing compared to the rest of the world? Is America still the land of opportunity and upward mobility?
Spurr will also look at how income distribution affects family life. How do married couples juggle careers, housework and childcare? What is the effect of women across the world becoming more career-oriented?
Spurr, who is chair of Wayne State's Department of Economics, has a JD from the University of Michigan Law School and a PhD in economics from the University of Chicago. His primary research interests are in the areas of labor economics and the economic analysis of law. He has published a textbook on the economic analysis of law in addition to articles on a wide variety of social issues.
The annual Hotelling lecture honors the memory of Associate Professor Harold Hotelling, who died in 2009 after teaching at Lawrence Tech for 20 years. He taught courses in business law, business ethics, constitutional law, urban social issues, and law and economics. He is remembered for his keen intellect, tireless devotion, quick wit and wonderful sense of humor.


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Justin Bieber recently got baptized in a New York City bathroom in the wake of the scandal involving the release of two videos showing Bieber dropping multiple N-bombs.
OK -- all is forgiven. Nothing to see here. Let's all move along.
Celebrity Pastor Carl Lentz -- who has worked with Bieber in the past -- reportedly told TMZ he spent a week doing intense Bible study with Bieber last month, right after he was being extorted by whomever possessed the videos of Bieber telling racist jokes and using inflammatory language when he was in his midteens.
Bieber's people were reportedly contacted two months back by a man demanding a million dollars to not release the videos to the public.
Bieber's reacquaintance with religion reportedly included studying passages in the Bible and attending services, and culminated in a baptism performed in a friend's bathtub.
He's Justin Bieber. He can't rent something bigger?
TMZ reported the reason Bieber got baptized in a bathtub was so he could keep things private. You know, until news of him dropping N-bombs went public and his people needed to leak a story about his rediscovering religion.
Sorry. That was cynical of me. Maybe the whole thing was a coincidence.
No ... really.
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A 20-year-old Westminster man who allegedly said he wanted to go down in history as the person who killed President Barack Obama is in federal custody.
The suspect, Mitchell Kusick, also allegedly had plans to kill school children on Halloween at Standley Lake High School, according to court documents.
Kusick told his therapist he stole a rifle from his aunt and uncle's home, which he was planning to use to kill the children, in hopes of luring police into a firefight, according to documents.
Kusick said he was a fan of snipers and "studied" the Aurora movie theater shooting. In addition, he claimed his mother, who is in the mental health field, was a first responder to the Aurora theater shooting.
Kusick, a nursing student at Mesa State University, told his therapist he had trained with a rifle and had been tracking Obama's Colorado visits in hopes of becoming the "guy who killed Obama," documents state.
Kusick was obsessed with the Columbine High School and Virginia Tech massacres and the abduction and murder of Jessica Ridgeway, according to documents.
Kusick said he was fascinated by political assassinations because they are a "major impact" and "changes the course of a nation," accordingto documents.
Kusick admitted his plans to police while in the hospital on a mental health hold, documents state.
Kusick was arrested for "interference for threatening to shoot children in Jeffco Schools," documents state.
The Jefferson County School District filed a restraining order against Kusick on Friday.
In a statement released Tuesday, the school district said: "Working with law enforcement, Jeffco Schools learned of a man who was allegedly threatening students at Standley Lake High School's Trick or Treat Street event. Police acted quickly to take the man into custody before the event. At no time were children attending the event in any danger from the suspect because he was already in police custody. We appreciate the swift response from law enforcement and Jeffco district security which helped keep our students safe."
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Are wedding bells about to ring for George Clooney and fiancee Amal Alamuddin?
The couple obtained their marriage license in London, according to a public notice posted outside Chelsea Old Town Hall, People magazine reports. Posting notices of plans to wed is a legal requirement for British citizens. (Alamuddin is a lawyer in London.)
The notice lists Italy as the wedding location.
While the couple has not yet announced a date, they have been spotted around Lake Como, where the actor has a villa.
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During the county commissioners' recent vote to approve Jeffco's 2013 budget, which included a $688,000 cut to three social-services nonprofits, there was a noticeable — and repeat — absence.
The budget was approved on a 2-0 vote, with County Commissioner John Odom not in attendance. Commissioners Don Rosier and Faye Griffin voted in favor.
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