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Utah's ancient Lake Bonneville holds clues to the West's changing climate
A curious horizontal line runs across the range -- a notch cut into the mountains like a railroad bed, visible from many miles away. It snakes around every gully and ridge, 600 feet above the playa where the Donners hauled their wagons. Floating Island Mountain, visible to the east above a perpetual mirage, also shows this line. The same thing can be seen across much of Utah, inscribed into every mountain and hill like a celestial constant.
That line records the shores of a massive lake, called Lake Bonneville, which once sprawled across the region. You can spend half a day driving across Bonneville's dusty beds on Interstate 80, beneath hundreds of feet of vanished water, without ever coming up for air. The lake's irregular tendrils stretched for 150 miles east-west and 250 miles north-south; it covered modern-day Salt Lake City and reached across the Nevada and Idaho borders. "This thing used to be the size of Lake Superior," says Jay Quade, a University of Arizona geologist who has spent much of his life exploring these deserts. "It was an inland ocean."
The sagebrush, rabbitbrush and Mormon tea that grow here today subsist on just five inches of rain a year. But as Quade climbs a gully on the west flank of the Silver Island Range, some strange shapes loom into view -- apparitions of a wetter past. In one place, hundreds of stone fingers protrude from the rock like branching coral. Elsewhere, a row of turrets resembling tropical sea sponges clings to the gully's walls, their beige shapes conspicuous against the gray background. Their curves vaguely evoke a living, aquatic origin. The same stuff drapes, petrified and cracking, over the crests of nearby ridges like a six-inch layer of mud.
This spongy stone, called tufa, was laid down by algae. "This whole area was covered in algal soup," says Quade. Today, it sits 600 to 800 feet above the dusty plains that surround these mountains, but for thousands of years those algal mats basked in sunlight just below the water's surface. The Silver Island Range was truly an island; only its upper slopes rose above the water.
The rise and fall of seas seems like something that could only have happened far back in geologic time -- hundreds of millions of years ago, in a world populated by unrecognizable life forms. But Bonneville's waves lapped against these shores a mere 15,000 years ago. Human beings saw the dwindling lake when they arrived in the Great Basin 1,000 years later. This place has hardly changed since then. You can still see stones as small as a fist, draped in algal tufa, that haven't moved an inch since the inland sea evaporated thousands of years ago.
Scientists have studied Bonneville for decades, often for the pure joy of piecing together a mystery. But these days, the study of Bonneville is taking on new urgency. Climate models predict that the American West will become drier as global temperatures rise, but no one knows how much drier -- whether droughts will be merely a minor inconvenience, or catastrophes that could depopulate the likes of Salt Lake City, Las Vegas or Phoenix. "Predicting what's going to happen with rainfall is very tricky business," says Wallace Broecker, a prominent climatologist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory in New York. "We still don't do it very well."
This is where Bonneville comes in. It provides a window into the past -- and possibly the future. As the last ice age wound down 30,000 to 10,000 years ago, temperatures seesawed wildly. Lake Bonneville is a perfect place to study how wetness in the Great Basin changed as a result of those temperature swings: The lake's water levels rose and fell by hundreds of feet during this time. Quade and his fellow geologists have come to the Silver Island Range to read this record of shifting moisture. Their initial results are not reassuring: As the West warms up, it will likely become substantially drier than it is today.


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EXCLUSIVE! 'Full House' Star Candace Cameron On Missing Friend Andrew Koenig: 'It's Heartbreaking'
Can you imagine how worried you'd be if a long-time pal went missing for weeks on end?
Now that 41-year-old Andrew Koenig has been missing since Feb. 14, his old friend, former Full House star Candace Cameron-Bure confided to HollywoodLife.com she's deeply worried about his safety.
"We will pray that they find him and that he's safe," Candace — who became close to Andrew when he worked with her brother, Kirk Cameron, on the 90's sitcom Growing Pains — told HollywoodLife.com exclusively at the Movieguide Awards Feb. 23 in Los Angeles.
"It's all kind of…taken me aback that he's missing. So…I mean. My heart goes out to him, it goes out to his family. How do you find someone? It's heartbreaking. I hope it just ends positively," the 33-year-old actress said.
Andrew was last seen Feb. 14 in Vancouver, Canada. His dad, Star Trek star Walter Koenig, has launched a full-blown search for his missing son.
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Prep (26-0) stops Hillhouse to reach Class LL semis
FAIRFIELD -- Last season, Hillhouse used its dominance against Fairfield Prep as a springboard to a championship season.
The Jesuits still have some work to do, but they're on their way to returning the favor in 2014.
In the fourth meeting between the SCC powers this season -- and eighth in the last two years -- top-seeded and still unbeaten Prep rolled past Hillhouse 71-47 in the Class LL quarterfinals on Monday before a sellout crowd of 2,500 at Alumni Hall.
It was the Jesuits' (26-0) fourth win over the Academics this year after going 1-3 against the New Haven school last season.
"I always say, `we focus on what we do well and how we want to play the game,' " Jesuits coach Leo Redgate said. "You can't let memories come into play. You need to learn from those memories, then quickly put them in the back of your minds."
The Jesuits did that home and away in the regular season, then again in a 56-52 defeat of Hillhouse for their first SCC title. They did it on Monday too, outscoring the Academics 42-23 in the second half to advance to their fourth straight state semifinal.
The Jesuits will face No. 4 Greenwich (23-3) -- a 59-54 winner over No. 5 New Britain -- on Wednesday at Bridgeport's Webster Bank Arena at 7 p.m.
Hillhouse, the defending LL champion, finished the year 20-6.
"They're seasoned veterans," Hillhouse coach Renard Sutton said of Prep. "They went through the fire with us last season. This season they put us through the fire."
Point guard Keith Pettway scored 26 points, and center Paschal Chukwu recorded 15 points, 20 rebounds and five blocks to carry the Jesuits. Shooting guard Thomas Nolan added 19 points.
Hillhouse trailed only 29-24 at halftime, but Prep used a 10-4 spurt in the third to push their lead to double digits for the first time. The Academics hit only two field goals in a dismal seven-point third quarter.
"Every time we played them, we still had the taste of the losses from last year," the 7-foot-2 Chukwu said.
The Jesuits led by 14 after three quarters and by as many as 27 in the lopsided fourth quarter. That was in far contrast from the SCC final, in which the Jesuits nearly let the Academics come back from 13 down in the second half.
"We learned from the SCC final that we need to finish games," Pettway said.
Hillhouse got 14 points from Shane Christie and 13 from Raiquan Clark.
The Academics led 18-15 during a physical second quarter, but Prep quickly evened it at 22-22. The Jesuits closed the half on a 7-2 run with five points from Nolan.
In the second half, the Jesuits sliced through Hillhouse's pressure defense.
"If teams are going to pressure us, we're very good at breaking pressure," Redgate said. "We just have to attack the rim afterwards and not get away from what we're doing. I thought we did an outstanding job of doing that tonight."
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Wayne Whyte II 0 0-2 0 Dion Allick Boyd 0 2-2 2 Joe Kasperzyk 0 0-0 0 Corey Barrett 2 0-0 5 Troy Walters Jr. 0 2-3 2 John Lewis 3 0-0 6 Ellis Goodlow 0 0-0 0 Shane Christie 4 3-6 14 Raiquan Clark 6 1-3 13 Dontell Glover Jr. 0 0-0 0 Aaron White 2 1-1 5. Totals 17 9-17 47.
Ryan Murphy 0 0-0 0 Keith Pettway 7 12-18 26 Thomas Nolan 6 5-5 19 Ray Featherston 2 2-2 8 Dave Zielinski 0 0-0 0 Ryan Foley 3 0-1 3 Paschal Chukwu 7 1-2 15 Richard Van de Berghe 0 0-0 0. Totals 25 20-28 71.
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- Yield:serves 4
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- Total time:45 minutes
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- 4 ounces wide rice stick noodles
- 4 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
- 4 teaspoons tamarind paste
- 1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1 small head Napa cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mung bean sprouts
- 1/2 pound peeled shrimp
- 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, quartered
In a large bowl, add the rice stick noodles and cover with boiling water. Set aside for five minutes until tender but not too soft. Drain in a colander, and then rinse with cold water. Toss with a tablespoon of the oil to keep the noodles from sticking together.
In a medium saucepan, combine the tamarind paste, fish sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Turn heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the red pepper flakes and turn off the heat. Set aside.
In a large wok or skillet, pour in the remaining three tablespoons of oil and turn the heat to medium-high. When oil starts to shimmer, add the scallions and garlic. Cook until fragrant, about one minute. Crack the eggs in, and let them cook for a few seconds until they start to set. Then scramble them with a wooden spoon. When the eggs are almost cooked, add the cabbage and bean sprouts. Stir well and cook until the cabbage starts to wilt, two to three minutes. Add the shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they turn pink.
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BILLINGS, Mont. — Conflicts between humans and grizzly bears in the region around Yellowstone National Park dropped last year, but that wasn't enough to reverse a long-term trend of more potentially dangerous interactions as populations of both bruins and people increase.
A new report by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team shows 252 grizzly run-ins were documented last year. They ranged from bears attacking livestock and damaging property in search of food to surprising backcountry encounters. Six people were injured by grizzlies — the same as in 2012.
Study team leader Frank van Manen said the number of conflicts decreased from the annual average of 270 for the prior three years. That's almost double the number seen on average between 1992 and 2009.
There are an estimated 740 bears in the region that includes Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and adjacent portions of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho.
Almost two-thirds of last year's conflicts occurred in northeast Wyoming, where grizzlies have filled up more remote habitat and in recent years have been pushing into areas with more people and livestock. That's also been happening in Montana, particularly in the Red Lodge area, according to Montana wildlife officials.
The number of people in the Yellowstone area has been increasing. With more bears meeting more people in more places, Van Manen said he expects the level of conflicts to persist for the foreseeable future.
Measures taken in recent years to drive down the trend — such as using bear-proof garbage containers and discouraging the use of bird feeders that attract bears — will have to continue spreading to keep up with the grizzlies' expanding range, he said.
"As long as we have bears at this level, the problems are here to stay," he said. "It's a matter of containing the problems over time and hopefully reducing those."
Grizzlies received federal protections in 1975 after they had been wiped out across much of their historical range.
The Yellowstone population has slowly rebounded and now hosts the second-largest concentration of grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states. Those bears range across 19,000 square miles centered on the high country of Yellowstone and surrounding national forests.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering whether the population has recovered enough for federal protections to be lifted.


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Monday, December 5, 2011
Christmas goings on {a Mom-day post}
I am so grateful to be busy. Grateful for the slew of orders that makes it possible for us to make at least one wish for each of our children come true without severely damaging out budget. But I'm also grateful for reminders this past week that Christmas is about celebrating Christ and that simplifying or eliminating some of our traditions to enable us to slow down and really think about and worship Him, well, it just isn't the tragedy I might at times make it out to be.
I hope you and your families are enjoying a wonderful holiday season, full of love, hope and peace.
I'll see you soon.
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- Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...
Hang in there, Amy! I still haven't started my quilts for my girls... I'm going to regret that pretty soon when I'm up all night trying to cram those in before Christmas. I really think we need to come up with some event next year that gets all of our Christmas sewing and crafting done in October and November. Maybe then we'll get to enjoy the lead up to the holiday :)
- December 5, 2011 at 1:10 PM
- Amy @ Increasingly Domestic said...
Dude. Feeling your pain. This month is FLYING by and items are added to my to-do list faster than I can check them off. I feel like I am drowning! ;)
I agree with Gwen...Next year lets get our Christmas sewing done EARLY! Maybe we can do 1 Christmas sewing item a month? Take advantage of after holiday sales and get started for next year in January?
- December 6, 2011 at 2:16 AM
- Michele Pacey said...
"...haven't done housework in weeks..." I have been there, man! Last weekend I actually got some done. That was a little miracle. But I've had whole holidays go by without a clean house. Yet here I am, still kicking, and so is the rest of my family. :)
You know what Amy? It seems to me you're doing amazingly well plus you have your priorities straight (which is more than I can say for most of the known world). Keep up the good work!
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Sharp Corp aims to raise the output from its Kameyama No.2 plant to near 100 percent, from a current 30 percent, as early as the end of 2012, by mass producing larger, high definition, power-saving IGZO screens, the Yomiuri newspaper said on Sunday.
The Kameyama plant makes IGZO displays, which consume 10 percent to 20 percent of the power required by conventional panels, for Apple Inc's iPad tablet.
The company has won orders for larger 30-inch displays from manufacturers, the report said, without citing sources.
The panels would be used for computed tomography (CT) or game monitors that require clearer definition than conventional high-definition displays, the report added.
Sharp, which secured $4.6 billion in emergency loans from its banks in September, is looking to IGZO to spark a revival in its fortunes, as it forecasts a 450 billion yen ($5.66 billion) net loss for the current business year ending next March.
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If a futures contract is in contango, any ETF that invests in that contract could perform worse than if it had invested in the commodity itself. Another challenge faced by futures-based commodity ETFs is the possibility that investors might trade ahead of the fund before the roll process.
For example, a large fund may hold billions of dollars in futures contracts. Some investors safely may assume that the fund will not plan on taking delivery of the commodity, and that it must therefore roll over its contracts, selling and subsequently buying billions of dollars worth.
When the fund purchases so many shares of the next contract, prices can be driven up, providing an opportunity for savvy investors to purchase ahead of time at the lower price, and later sell at the higher price. This is good news for the investors who traded the futures contracts ahead of the ETF, but bad for those who are holding the ETF.
Dealing with contango
This does not mean that investors and traders should steer clear of futures-based commodity ETFs. Here are a few strategies for limiting the potentially negative effects of contango:
- Recognize contango. Understand that it can impact ETF returns negatively— even when the related futures contracts are performing well.
- Know your ETF. Understand an ETF's structure before investing. Look at a fund's prospectus to determine if it invests in futures contracts or buys and sells spot prices. In general, futures funds will perform worse when there is contango (and better when there is normal backwardation). Be aware of contango in the associated futures markets and plan accordingly.
- Consider other investors. Be aware that other investors may seek profits by trading ahead of large funds, thereby hurting potential profits for the ETF itself. Consider investing in funds that are not as large to limit this possibility.
- Look for funds that hold various length contracts. Because contango and normal backwardation market states can and do fluctuate, a fund that invests in one-month, three-month, six-month and 12-month contracts may be better able to weather contango than one that invests only in the near-month.
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Everybody is going to the Farmers Picnic tomorrow. It will draw together a crowd of people numbering from 5,000 to 10,000.
Mrs. M.J. Wood filled the reservoir of a gasoline stove while the stove was burning. An explosion followed, and Mrs. Wood's clothing was set on fire. She is about 50 years of age, and one would think old enough to know better.
A shark of the man-eater species, weighing 400 pounds, was caught on the Hudson River recently.
At Jacksonville, Fla., they have been trying to paralyze yellow fever microbes by the concussion of cannon fire. May plate glass windows have responded to the treatment.
A heavy traction engine, used for running threshing machines, fell through a bridge over the Kishwaukee near Plank's farm, about two miles south of DeKalb. It struck on its side in the bottom of the creek. The operator escaped uninjured.
August 27, 1913
A growing and prosperous industry is the Nehring Insulated Wire factory. Since beginning operations only last November, it has doubled its capacity, yet is so crowded with orders it will double its capacity a second time.
Miss Ethel Chatfield of Sycamore was the sensation of the annual tourney of the Homewood Golf club in Chicago Monday. She led the field of 92 women golfers by bettering par for the course by 10 strokes.
Following complaints by the housewives of Aurora, 21 men equipped with tested scales trailed ice wagons in the city Saturday, stopping in each house immediately after the ice man's call and weighing the ice he left. According to their report, 71 of 156 cakes of ice were under weight. Drivers and assistants were promptly arrested.
A nationwide search has begun for the robber who coolly walked off with two sample cases containing jewelry valued at $25,000 from the balcony of C.D. Peacock & Co. in Chicago.
The Knights of Columbus picnic will be held on Labor Day at Electric Park. Bill Sullivan, catcher for the White Sox, will umpire the baseball game between DeKalb and Belvidere. The soccer foot ball game will be between the Western Electrics and the Pullmans, two well-known Chicago teams.
August 31, 1938
Jobs for WPA workers in Sycamore will be provided throughout the winter, on sidewalk projects and the proposed sewer in the North Avenue district.
Surrendering themselves to authorities last Friday, Col. A. Young, promoter, and his bride, the former Mrs. Mae Peterson, were held on $10,000 bonds each on charges of taking $5,000 of Lombard grade school funds. Young is known for his scheme to found a frontier town and dude ranch near New Lebanon.
Thirty-five Sycamore ladies were afforded a treat Friday afternoon when they were invited to the Freeport home of Mrs. Florence Furst to view paintings by English, American, French, Dutch, Russian and German artists which she had collected to adorn the walls of her residence.
Lyle George, while wrestling with his brothers the other day, unfortunately broke his thumb, which will somewhat incapacitate him when school opens.
More than 3,000 people attended the annual Hinckley Homecoming picnic.
Tables, electric sewing machines and other equipment for the new home economics room at Kingston High School have arrived and been installed.
A number of Sycamore residents took advantage of the free rides in a trimotored Ford airplane offered Wednesday by six merchants.
C.W. Hicks of Roberts, Ill., owner of a string of service stations, has taken over the one known as the Coast Inn, just west of Sycamore on Route 64.
August 28, 1963
The DeKalb County Tuberculosis Association is sponsoring the state's mobile X-ray unit in the area today through next Wednesday.
Workmen have just completed removing the last of the trees on the west side of the courthouse. Monday they moved into the front lawn at the south. It is a sad sight to watch the elms disappear. The young maples set out a year ago are thriving, but it will be many years before their beauty will match the massive shade of the beautiful elms.
Business history is in the making at the southwest corner of State and Main streets in Sycamore, where the 40-year-old Standard Oil service station has purchased the car lot south of the station and seeks to expand.
An alert night police patrol in Sycamore nabbed a pair of strangers Monday allegedly in the act of removing hub caps from a car in the alley behind the hotel.
Cruelty is a characteristic most people despise. So we wonder how the person or persons who poisoned two dogs in Sycamore a few days ago can look even their friends in the eyes.
The Sycamore Board of Education has authorized transportation of students residing more than 1 1/2 miles from the school they attend, even if living inside the city limits.
One large group of farmers and others interested in agriculture will miss the opening day of the DeKalb County Fair in Sandwich. The annual farm management tour has been scheduled for the same date the fair opens.
– Sycamore True Republican
August 31, 1988
According to two city reports, DeKalb has been a "hot" town in terms of industrial, commercial and residential construction.
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The decision was announced Thursday in London and brings the British-based company in line with several other major producers moving away from relying solely on combustion engines.
Casey Parks, with the agency that handles the company's North American communications, says the global change means all new cars will either be all-electric or hybrids.
CEO Ralf Speth said the company's first fully electric performance SUV will go on sale next year as the Jaguar I-PACE.
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With a cease-fire announced in the Gaza crisis, the U.N. Security Council called off a formal open debate that had been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
The council had been silent since Israel launched air raids on Hamas in Gaza last Wednesday in response to months of Hamas rocket fire into Israel.
Arab nations had called for an open Security Council debate if a cease-fire was not arranged, and Russia was ready to introduce a resolution calling for a cease-fire.
Instead, the council held closed consultations, then heard a report by videoconference from U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who since Monday has been talking with Middle East leaders.
Ban welcomed the cease-fire and said it was urgent that humanitarian aid be delivered to Gaza.
As the meeting ended, the council's president this month, Indian Ambassador Hardeep Singh Puri, read out a press statement adopted by consensus welcoming the cease-fire and commending Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi for helping achieve it. It also called for more humanitarian said to be delivered with the cooperation of Israel, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority. No mention was made of Hamas, which actually governs on the ground in Gaza.
The statement made no reference to who started or stoked the cycle of violence. The council had been paralyzed for days, while the violence raged, over U.S. refusal to approve a statement that did not refer to the months of Hamas rocket fire into Israel that led up to the Israeli air strikes. Britain and Germany also wanted to see some reference to the Hamas rocket fire in a statement.
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KETTERING, Ohio- The folks at the Flying to the Hoop have a good thing going with the annual event at Kettering (Ohio) Fairmont outside Dayton. The event opened on Saturday and most of the heavy-hitter prospects were operating at a high level, including 2011 five-star big man Anthony Davis, who was scintillating in front of his future college coach, Kentucky's John Calipari. Junior shooting guard Gary Harris also put on a show.
Davis spectacular in loss
Anthony Davis, PF, Perspectives- Interestingly, the Perspectives offense and defense seem to have him playing away from the basket, but it doesn't put a dent in his abundant production. The 6-foot-9 stringbean is different from guys of similar build in the past such as Brandan Wright, John Henson and Anthony Randolph because he has a much further advanced skill level and ease handling the ball than any of those guys had as seniors in high school.
His lack of bulk is always going to be a concern, but some skinny guys have proved they can make it if they have quickness and skill. Davis scored on several aggressive lefty dribble drives, threw down dunks, blocked shots and played to win. Perspectives fell, but Davis finished with 32 points (12-16 FG, 6-11 FT, 2-4 3-PT), 18 rebounds, six blocks and three assists.
Hamilton Southeastern junior rising to new heights
Gary Harris, SG- Consider this, the 6-foot-4 junior shooting guard from Fishers (Ind.) Hamilton Southeastern is legitimately a year young for his class and should be in the class of 2013 by age. However, his game is a couple of years old for his class and he's arguably the best prospect in the state of Indiana not named Marquis Teague.
A big-time athlete, Harris is a tough wing who was an all-state performer as a wide receiver during the fall. He handles the ball very well, creates driving lanes to the rim with regularity and has to be respected as a jump shooter. He gives tremendous effort on both ends of the floor and is blossoming since bursting onto the scene last year. He nearly brought the house down with the last two of his game-high 27 points via a ferocious dunk on a defender. Also chipped in eight rebounds and listed Michigan State, Indiana, Illinois, Notre Dame, Xavier, Michigan and Louisville. According to Harris, he's in no hurry to make a decision.
More Saturday notables
Nick Lewis, SG, Our Savior- While much more highly touted junior teammate Jevon Thomas struggled with turnovers and an erratic shot, the 6-foot-1 shooting guard was a very pleasant surprise. He's a shot-maker from deep, has a crisp jumper and creates for himself on dribble drives. He's a competitor and can slide over to play some point. He rolls with Team Takeover Canada in the summer and finished with 15 points, four rebounds and four assists in just under 21 minutes of action.
Jaaron Simmons, PG, Alter- The sophomore is a nice-looking young point guard. A wiry 6-footer with a basketball frame and terrific instincts, he makes things go. Pretty quick, under control and tries to make things happen. Sometimes, though, he tries a little too hard and gets out of control. His shot looks pretty good and he will be a fine defender.
Aaron Thomas, SG, Withrow- The Florida State signee came out hot and scored 13 points in the first four minutes while swishing deep jumpers. But, Huntington adjusted to him well and the shots stopped falling. Thomas was able to finish with 24 shots, but he was only 5-of-19 from the field and had to work hard. His handle is improved and he's stronger.
Sim Bhullar, C, Huntington- The massive big man generates wildly varying opinions of him as a down-the-road prospect. Saturday, the junior was effective in putting up 13 points, 15 rebounds and blocking eight shots. He's neither speedy nor a skywalker, but he does have outstanding hands, relatively soft touch and some skill for which he hasn't received much credit. Really good day for the big man.
Zak Irvin, SG/SF, Hamilton Southeastern- The near 6-foot-5 sophomore is battling back from a knee injury but looked pretty good at about 85-90 percent. He's added strength since the summer, is very good at getting himself open away from the ball and has good basketball instincts. His jump shot is pretty good and he's a solid all-around athlete. Listed Michigan, Indiana, Purdue, Xavier, Illinois, Miami, Butler and Baylor as having shown the most interest so far.
Christopher Obekpa, PF, Our Savior- An athletic and aggressive near 6-foot-8 junior power forward, Obekpa just arrived from Nigeria a few months ago. On Saturday, he was impressive and reminiscent of a young Trevor Mbakwe. He plays with endless amounts of energy, attacks rebounds above the rim with strong hands and elbows flared and tries to dunk every chance he gets. Actually stepped out and hit a pretty good looking 3-pointer as well.
Final notes and observations
Would like to see 6-foot-4 wing Richard Weaver of Meadowdale (Ohio). He's a power wing who rebounds, attacks the rim from the perimeter and competes. He's a little raw, but probably deserves some division attention. … Sophomore big man Devin Williams didn't have the greatest day for Withrow, but the 6-foot-7 insider is a strong kid with good athleticism, feet and hands. He picked up early fouls and then had problems with Bhullar's size, but he kept competing. … Lexington, Ky. native Jaylen Beckham seems to be settling in a bit at Huntington Prep. A quick 6-footer, he's got outstanding ability on the defensive end and is starting to find his offense in transition and on drives to the hoop. … When good things are happening for Huntington Prep, you can usually find Cleveland State-bound point guard Charles Lee. The little guy from Milwaukee is a leader, makes tough shots and has been a lot of fun to watch at the past few events. …
Senior wing Chris Lowe of Cincinnati Taft is an interesting prospect. The skinny 6-foot-4 wing is a very dangerous jump shooter and made a ton of big threes down the stretch against Hamilton Southeastern. Looks like the type that could blossom after a few years at a junior college. … Jacobby Bledsoe isn't the biggest guy, but the Hamilton Southeastern junior is effective. He likes to use a little runner in the lane, rebounds surprisingly well and makes sure his talented wings are well-fed. … Not surprisingly, the turnout of college coaches was relatively light with almost everybody playing. However, Calipari showed up with a pair or assistants to catch Davis. Miami (Ohio), Butler, Bethune Cookman, Marquette, Cincinnati and a few others were on hand.


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"The parties have no interest in efficiently and expeditiously resolving this dispute; they instead are using this and similar litigation worldwide as a business strategy that appears to have no end," US District Judge Robert Scola said, "That is not a proper use of this court." Judge Scola knows what's up. "Without a hint of irony, the parties now ask the court to mop up a mess they made by holding a hearing to reduce the size and complexity of the case," he adds, "The court declines this invitation." Always fun to see stuff like this. Oh, one more? He calls their conduct "obstreperous and cantankerous conduct".
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Groklaw links to http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-04-10/apple-google-not-intereste... which seems to have the quotes Thom's used here.
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Author Notes: This recipe combines elements from two of my favorite Northern Thai dishes—Green Papaya Salad (Som Tum) and Spicy Beef Salad (Yam Neua). The two are usually eaten in tandem at the table, alternated between mouthfuls of sticky rice, and are dressed with the classic Thai combination of lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and just as much chili as you can stand. Since I'm not Thai, and by no means an arbiter of knowledge on Thai cuisine beyond the one summer I spent in the country, I thought I'd spice things up a bit (well, enough for my American taste buds) by adding the cherry tomatoes and roasted peanuts from Som Tum to my beef salad, creating one refreshing, sweet, salty, crunchy, carnivorous delight. Both salads are usually set atop a small bed of undressed shredded lettuce, acting more as a garnish than a base. I chose to use mizuna, which is more frequent in Japanese cooking, to give the beef an extra peppery bite. —PhoebeLapine
Serves: 2
For the Salad
pound flank steak
cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
cup cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
shallot, sliced very thin
pint cherry tomatoes, halved
cup unsalted roasted peanuts
ounces mizuna (or baby arugula)
For the Dressing
cloves garlic, pushed through a press
teaspoons sriracha (or you can use minced Thai chilies)
teaspoon chili powder
tablespoons sugar
tablespoons fish sauce
limes, juiced
tablespoon sesame oil
- Trim off any excess fat from the steak and season it well with salt and pepper on both sides. Brush a ridged indoor grill pan with oil and set it over a high flame. When the pan is hot, set the steak down diagonally on the pan and cook until dark marks have formed. On the same side, shift the steak so it lies on the opposite diagonal of the pan. This will create a beautiful cross-hatch. Repeat on the other side, and cook until medium rare (when the meat has firmed up, but still has some give when prodded). Cover the steak with tin foil and set aside to rest for at least 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, combine the fresh herbs, shallot, tomatoes, and half of the peanuts in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the dressing.
- Once the meat has properly rested, transfer it to a cutting board and slice it into thin strips on a diagonal (your knife should be positioned at a 45 degree angle). Toss the meat together with the salad mixture and the dressing.
- To serve, create a large bed of mizuna on two plates, and top each with a large helping of beef salad (making sure to keep some of the liquid). Garnish with the remaining peanuts and a few leaves of cilantro.
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I had one of my tripod legs wedged in between a couple rocks to keep the tripod stable. I was easily withstanding water that would come up to the knee. But the force of the wave (probably a little over waste high) bent my tripod's leg to a 45 degree angle and knocked me over. I've never experienced anything like it.
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Updated: Wapakoneta Standoff
WAPAKONETA — A nearly 3 1/2-hour standoff at the Western Suite Inn in Wapakoneta ended peacefully at approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday when two men wanted on warrants out of Logan County surrendered to local law enforcement.
Officers with the Wapakoneta Police Department and members of the Auglaize County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team (SRT) and Hostage Negotiation Team managed to talk the two men — one wanted on a charge of burglary and the second on a charge of domestic violence — to surrender without incident.
"We responded on information that we had two subjects at the Western Inn, who were wanted out of Logan County and they made comments that they were not going to be taken peacefully," Wapakoneta Police Chief Russ Hunlock said of the two men in their late 20s. "We then contacted Auglaize County's SRT team and started negotiations with them. They ultimately gave themselves up."
Shortly before 6:30 p.m. officers took into custody Dustin Krouse, 27, who was wanted on burglary, and Zachary Potter, 27, who was wanted for domestic violence. Both are from Lakeview.
They were transported to the Auglaize County Jail and then transported to Logan County and turned over to Logan County Sheriff's Office deputies.
Hunlock did not indicate if the men had weapons at the time they were taken into custody.
The police chief said the Wapakoneta Police Department learned the two men may be in Wapakoneta after receiving a teletype from the Logan County Sheriff's Office.
Six officers responded at 3:07 p.m. and surrounded Western Inn Suites, 413 Apollo Drive, and blocked entrances and exits. Officers were able to verify the men rented Room 214 at the motel.
When officers learned they would not surrender peacefully, they requested the SRT team and the Hostage Negotiation Team respond.
Wapakoneta EMS responded to the scene as a precaution.
Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon also responded to the scene. He said this is approximately the 12th time the SRT team has responded and the incident end without injuries.
Hunlock said a report would be forwarded to prosecutors with the Auglaize County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for possible charges.


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NAPOLEONVILLE — Assumption Parish Police Jury President Martin "Marty" Triche exchanged sharp words Wednesday night during a community meeting on the parish's 8.6-acre sinkhole with a resident who asked whether Triche had any personal financial interests in dirt-hauling related to the response effort.
The episode, which led to the resident's removal by a sheriff's deputy at Triche's direction but Triche's later apology for the outburst, occurred about 11 minutes into the meeting before about 150 people. The session also revealed several new details on the sinkhole and the multi-level response to its effects.
A Shaw Environment and Infrastructure geologist working on the response urged Bayou Corne residents to consider allowing methane vent wells to be drilled on their property, while residents suggested authorities look around the neighborhood's fringes for drilling sites to remove the gas.
Residents also learned that Shaw and the Louisiana Office of Conservation have hired petroleum geophysicist Don Marlin to interpret three-dimensional seismic data that Texas Brine Co. LLC is planning to collect around the sinkhole.
The interpretation from Marlin, an LSU graduate in geology who has worked on 3-D and other types of subsurface studies on the Gulf Coast for 30 years, will be independent of the one expected from Texas Brine's consultant Kevin Hill, he said.
State Sen. Rick Ward III, D-Maringouin, told residents a joint legislative hearing on the sinkhole will be held at 10 a.m. Feb. 19 at the State Capitol, and he and other legislators urged residents to attend.
"And any of you that can come, we sure hope that you can be there, and we'll listen as long as you want to speak," Ward told the group.
Ward said members of the Senate Natural Resources Committee and House Natural Resources and Environment Committee would also be visiting the Bayou Corne area after the joint meeting but before the upcoming legislative session to see the sinkhole first-hand.
The sinkhole formed Aug. 3 after the suspected failure of a Texas Brine salt cavern has led to a standing mandatory evacuation of 150 residences in the area. The failure released oil and gas from formations along the sides of the Napoleonville Salt dome, from which the cavern was mined.
Bayou Corne resident Cathy Simoneaux prompted the heated response from Triche after first asking state Rep. Karen St. Germain, D-Pierre Part, whether Gov. Bobby Jindal had told her not to speak about the sinkhole issue and whether St. Germain had a pending job offer from the state Department of Natural Resources or another state agency.
St. Germain denied both assertions and Triche rose to her defense and her level of participation in the sinkhole response.
Simoneaux then asked Triche if he had a trucking company involved in the response and later whether his family did.
Dump trucks can be seen on La. 70 South carrying loads of dirt to Texas Brine's site and a pad location west of it where the company is planning to install vent wells and build a containment berm around the sinkhole.
Triche denied both allegations.
"Ma'am, I'm not in the dirt company, and I can tell you right now, I'm not in the dirt business," Triche said.
"If you are here to accuse people, ma'am, I'm not answering your questions."
The Police Jury president said moments later that if Simoneaux was in the audience to be ugly to him, "I could be ugly right back."
Triche said he has spent numerous hours trying to help with the sinkhole problems and it appeared she was trying to impugn his and St. Germain's integrity and to embarrass both.
Triche added that his brother had been in the dirt business, but his brother had since died.
"Now you bring him up," Triche said. "You want to bring that up?
Simoneaux responded she did not.
At that point, Triche asked a deputy sheriff to remove Simoneaux from the meeting hall.
"I had enough. I had enough," Triche said.
Residents attending the meeting applauded as Simoneaux was escorted out while she shouted a profanity and asked the crowd, "Do you see what they are doing?"
After residents saw presentations showing Texas Brine's plans to install a series of new vent wells that will burn off gas trapped under the area, Shaw geologist Gary Hecox showed residents that the wells would not affect the immediate Bayou Corne neighborhood and asked for landowners to cooperate.
Hecox said the wells are needed in the neighborhood to remove gas under it and to reduce pressure in the aquifer and clay layer above that aquifer.
But the prospect of pipes connecting wells to a flare stacks and the open-ended nature of the vent wells being left on residential property prompted residents to suggest different options.
Allen Hill, 66, a camp owner in Bayou Corne, suggested authorities look at placing vent wells in swamps on the fringes of the neighborhood.
Hecox, who said the wells can draw gas from a 500 foot-radius, agreed officials would look at that possibility.


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Ever since he was young, Paul can remember his dad fixing up cars in their backyard. "My dad and uncles all had Lowrider cars," Paul remembers with a smile. "I grew up around car culture and I always wanted to fix up a car myself." Paul remembers his dad having a '57 Chevy when he was young, so when Paul was fifteen, he bought himself a '57 as well. After that, he developed a passion for '39's. "I don't know what it is about '39's but I just love them," he says. Paul already has a '39 coupe and a four-door '39, but his fleet was incomplete. "Most people have the four-doors and you also see a few two-doors out there but you don't really see any Sedan Delivery models; that's why I was excited when I found it."
Paul first heard about the '39 Sedan Delivery eleven years ago during a Super Bowl party, where his friend Reggie gave him lead on one. "He got me the number, I called the guy up and he said it was a '39 Delivery. I didn't believe it since you never really see them, but I saw it and sure enough, it was one." The car had been sitting in the backyard for years and once the deal was made, they had to figure out a way of getting the car out, since the property it was on had no alley or other exit. Paul devised a plan. "I got a few guys and we put three 4×4's under the car and lifted it over the fence with manpower to get it out of there!"
Finding such a rare vehicle was just half the battle; the other half came in with the build and finding parts for it. "The body was horrible on the car. The floor was full of cancer, the front was bashed in, and the roof was buckled," says Paul. "You just can't find these out there in good shape." Paul hunted for parts at various swap meets and through friends, but the build still took him over a decade to finish. As it is now, the Sedan Delivery sits on the floor and it took some very tricky bends by the crew at Lou's Mufflers to get the exhaust to fit.
Paul is grateful not only for this journey, but for all of his life's experiences in car culture and Lowriding. "I want to send a special thanks to my wife, Deegee, for her support and also send one to my three sons Paul, Daniel, and Joey. I purchased cars for all three of my sons on their sixteenth birthdays, but they had to do well in school. They all went to college and made something of themselves, and I can't help but think that giving them their cars helped keep them in line. I've been building cars all my life with my brothers and my sons are really into it; it's in our blood to build cars. It feels great to see them into it and hopefully you will see them in these pages one day. I would also like to dedicate this in memory of my beloved parents, Amador and Mary Tovar."
Tovar's Delivery
Owner: Paul Tovar
Vehicle: 1939 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
City/State: Cypress, CA
Club: Tovar's
Engine: 235 with 3-speed floor shifter. Lou's Mufflers in Hawaiian Gardens, CA, did the straight pipes exhaust, AC Delco battery.
Body/Paint: Tom from Cypress Auto Body in Cypress, CA, added the candy red paint and flaked fenders, while Paul Tovar did the bodywork and Danny D striped it.
Interior: Mike Perez stitched together the stock interior and Victor Melgoza added the wood grain.
Sound System: Paul Tovar installed the Pioneer deck and Boss speakers.
Chrome: Chrome was done by Jose of Bumper Choice in Santa Fe Springs, CA
Setup: The Tovar Brothers installed the 2-pump, 2-battery setup. Modifications to the suspension include channel body, rear C frame custom bridge, and dropped A-arms.
Tires: 5.20's Premium Sportway
Wheels: Daytons


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In a somewhat surprising move, Motorola has just announced the official release of the Android 4.1 update for the DROID RAZR M. When the Motorola DROID RAZR M was unveiled in early September, Motorola did promise to deliver the Jelly Bean update for the device before the end of the year. Given Motorola's history of pushing out updates, it looks like the company is operating with much more aggressive timelines since coming under the Google umbrella.
According to the Tweet, the Android 4.1 update for the RAZR M will be rolled out in phases. But we suspect all handset owners will see an update notification within the next week or two. Motorola has put together a page that highlights a handful of new features in the Android 4.1 update, and Verizon has posted its official installation documentation.
If you've already received your Android 4.1 update for your Motorola DROID RAZR M, leave us a comment below and let us know what you like about it.


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Things To Do at L'Auberge Del Mar
L'Auberge is located in the midst of the charming seaside town of Del Mar. It's the perfect place for a vacation to the coast, as it is located just steps from the beach and offers plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining and drinks with a view.
Stroll down our footpath to 15th Street Beach for a walk on the sand or a dip in the ocean, or take a dip in our year-round heated pool overlooking the gorgeous Pacific. Whether you are planning to relax at the resort or place your bets on the thrilling races at the Del Mar Race Track, L'Auberge Del Mar is the perfect place to call home during your beachside vacation in Southern California.


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Morning -- is the place for Dew --
Corn -- is made at Noon --
After dinner light -- for flowers --
Dukes -- for Setting Sun!
Poet: Emily Dickinson
Poem: 197.
Morning -- is the place for Dew
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Year: Published/Written in 1955
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If you're on my mailing list, then you've either participated in this activity or you've read about it already. This has been my new year's ritual for several years now, and I believe whole-heartedly in its power.
I created this ritual because I never liked the idea of resolutions, but I still wanted to mark the beginning of a new year and the change that it represents.
The Resolutionary War
Most of us know that New Year's resolutions are often broken by the end of January. The best example I can give is from the gym. Every January 2nd, I show up at the gym at my usual time to find that it's packed to the gills with newbies. Then, by March 1st, the numbers have decreased, and I see mostly just the people who have been there all along.
Why do we do this?
I think most of us have become numb to the idea of resolutions. Resolutions are like diets. They're events. They're uninspiring. And most people state them with unconscious intent.
Another reason resolutions don't always work is because they're often made from the level of the effect. A person might look at the effects in her life (i.e., her weight), and she thinks that the level of the effect is where to approach change. (i.e. losing the weight) She doesn't stop to recognize the deeper causes of that effect. Maybe she has been unhappy and unfulfilled because she never pursued a bigger life goal, and food or apathy became a way to avoid that truth. Maybe she has been angry with someone for years and she has held onto that anger (and that weight).
If she were to look at the issue from the level of cause, she might make an entirely different resolution. Facing the avoidance or the fear, dealing with the anger, or being willing to forgive… these are the level of cause. They're obviously only a beginning, but they provide at least the foundation for a whole-life change, as opposed to the Atkins Diet and a two-month relationship with the Y.
A Better Alternative
One year I just decided to revolt against resolutions. I had my very own "resolution revolution." I decided to simplify, to focus, and to be gentle about the approach. Here it is:
Just one word. That's all.
Then, hold that word in your mind throughout the year, and let your word guide you to take action. For instance, let's say you want to make a resolution to lose 20 pounds, and to change jobs. Rather than say, "I resolve to lose 20 pounds and get a better job," (which can be somewhat overwhelming) you might sit with this thought for a little while. Write in your journal. Maybe then you would recognize that you've been scared to look for another job because there might not be something out there, and maybe you've been overeating to stuff down the fears that come up and the feelings of insecurity.
So, instead of making resolutions – which do little to inspire you – you choose the word "courage." Courage then becomes what guides you. Each day you focus on that word. When you don't want to go to the gym, you don't berate yourself with the threat of your resolution. Instead, you motivate yourself with your word. "Courage." You say it aloud to remind yourself. And you go because learning how to not be scared of change is exciting to you. The word then builds on itself. You might decide to take a yoga class even though the skinny yoga girls have always scared you. You might find that you have a little more energy with each new thing you try. Maybe this energy motivates you to call an old friend in your field and let her know you are looking for another job. Courage becomes the guiding force, not the harsh standard. (And WAY better for you than a pound of bacon and four eggs for breakfast, too!)
My Own Examples
One year, I chose the word "Generosity." All year long, I held that word in my consciousness. I left tips for housekeeping at each hotel on my road trips. I paid the toll of the car behind me. (This is surprisingly embarrassing to do!) I observed when I was feeling too scared to be generous, clutching to my "hard earned" money. What I found was that the word "generosity" also taught me about courage, willingness, letting go, and wealth. Each word will bring a string of words along with it. But don't try to force it. The process will be organic and perfectly designed just for you.
The year I chose Gratitude, I started a gratitude journal and began to experience "Abundance" as an additional bonus.
What word to choose?
I have found that most people just know right off which word resonates with them. Every year when I've sent this idea out to my email list, I immediately receive about 25 responses from people who instantly know what their word is.
I have compiled a list of possible words below. As you read through them, see if one stands out for you. It's tempting to choose four or five, believing that you can do it all! (Or that you're that messed up and can't possibly narrow your flaws down to one helpful word!) I recommend that if you don't know how to choose just one, narrow it down to no more than three. One is ideal. It gives you focus. If you master that one word, you can choose another one in June.
Here are a few of the responses I got after I sent out the email newsletter last year:
"Great idea! My word is "savor," something that covers all senses and thoughts, and something you absolutely cannot do when hurrying!"
"I think mine is going to be 'No.' I am notoriously bad at using the word and end up trying to do too much or give too much and by the end of the year, I am completely drained. Maybe I will learn that it doesn't make me selfish, just self aware."
"My word this year is Creativity. I just had Marie Callendars rhubarb pie heated with Haagen-Daaz vanilla ice cream for breakfast. Pretty creative, huh?"
"Commitment feels like it's my word, re-defining it from something that is burdensome (current perception) to something that is gratifying, like a good workout or a job well done or being in integrity."
"A year ago, you sent out an email about choosing a word for the year. I thought that was a wonderful idea, and I shared it among several friends. I chose "Trust" as my word, and was given, as a birthday present a couple of months later, the word in stained glass. It hangs in my front window. It's amazing to me how my ideas and interactions with trust have changed with one year's marginal focus on it, 12 months of intermittent reminders that this word is important and related to almost everything I do. It's been a very good thing. Palpably so."
Please feel free to share your comments. It's great to have a blog, in addition to a mailing list so that I am not the only one to see the responses! Happy New Year everybody!
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opps! Pressed the wrong button. I was going to write William Patrick Butler lived in Wonthaggi and Allendale in Victoria, his wife Mary Donnelly died about 1909 and William on 20/7/42. I have looked everywhere I can think of to find out more information,
there are so many Mary Donnelly's.
They had 5 children:
William, John, Cassie, Eileen (my grandmother), Richard, Jeffrey.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Where are you John Mackenzie (Jock)
Well, I'm still looking for information on John MACKENZIE, I have spent hours looking for a clue to trace this man. Not having a middle name makes finding someone more difficult, I think! So many John Mackenzie's. What do I know about him - He served in WW1, he survived Gallipoli. He was a police constable in the Police strike in 1923. He was married twice, but I don't know their names, unfortunately. He lived in Armadale, Victoria. He had one son Thomas Timothy MACKENZIE, born in Richmond in 1923. He don't seem to have achieved very much, but will keep looking. John Mackenzie is my children's great grandfather. I really want to find him and his parents. He was born in Scotland. Appreciate any help. Thanks.
Looking for SHUTTLEWORTH, Thomas - Ballarat, Victoria Australia
Looking for information on Thomas Shuttleworth, not sure of DOB, but lived in Ballarat, Victoria. Married to Pheobe Shuttleworth nee Johnson. Had son George Shuttleworth b 11/11/1913 in Ballarat. Any info very grateful to receive. Thanks Ei
Looking for BROPHY, Joseph Lawless
I am looking for information on my grand parents Joseph Lawless Brophy and Eileen Butler. They had three children Mary, Eileen and Leo. My grandfather was a Post Master in various town in Victoria. Ararat being one of them. He retired in early 1950's.
Eileen Butler was born in Allendale.
Looking for MACKENZIE John (Jock) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
John Mackenzie as far as I know was born in Scotland, don't know where. He had one son Thomas Timothy Mackenzie, born 17/7/1923. John served in WW1. Fought at Gallipoli as he was awarded the 50th anniversary medal. He was a member of the Victorian Police Force in the 1920's.
Thomas Timothy Mackenzie married Lila May Gammon and had four children John, Peter, Patrick and Joanne
I am searching for information for my children, who are John Mackenzie's great grand children.
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Johns Manville cares deeply about its people. After all, our more-than-150 years of success can be directly attributed to the innovation, leadership and dedication of our employees around the world. We believe the key to attracting and keeping quality individuals is providing them with value that goes well beyond a paycheck. That's why we've set goals under the social aspect of sustainability to further support volunteerism and increase participation in our wellness programs, continue to reduce our safety incident rates and maintain a respectful and efficient workplace.
We place great importance on our corporate reputation and on the impact we have in the communities where we manage people and manufacture our products. Our outreach includes employee volunteer programs, charitable giving, product donations and hosting plant tours and site visits for interested parties, including government and community leaders.


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Reviewed By Nisha T (Silver Spring, MD) Reviewed for a 2001 Jaguar S-Type —9/25/2007 4:28 AM
This was a good buy and considereably cheaper than buying the standard Jag rotor for my stype. Expect squeaking to start (but that is the fault of the EBC pads I bought with this. There will be noise from the breaks, but that is due to the vented nature of teh rotors. I much prefer the ability to stop over that silent and dull feedback you get from the Jag rotors. Autoanything speed of delivery was excellent. Would buy from here again.