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By Josh Troy
The Russellville City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance Thursday night to fund a Sept. 14 special election on the Planned Unit Development (PUD) referendum.
While it will be voted on again at the council's Aug. 18 council meeting, many controversial issues still need to be addressed.
Russellville resident Gerhard Langguth said the proposed ordinance was pursuant to Arkansas Code Annotated 7-9-111(h), which reads, "Municipal referendum petition measures shall be submitted to the electors at a regular general election unless the petition expressly calls for a special election.
"If the date set by the petition does not allow sufficient time to comply with election procedures, then the city council or town council shall fix the date for any special election on the referendum measure. The date of any special election shall not be more than 120 calendar days after the date of certification of sufficiency by the municipal clerk."
"The petition says on or before the general election," Langguth said. "Those of us who wrote the petition wanted anyone signing to understand that the City Council has the authority to call a special election.
"However, there is nothing in state law and nothing in the petition that even comes close to calling for a special election. The City Attorney has cast his net far and wide. All he could find was Wright vs. Ward. We should notice that it was decided in 1926. That is one year after Amendment 7 took effect and 20 years before the state law was written. Also, the facts are reversed. The petition in that case expressly called for a special election and the council ignored that call.
"How can anyone use this to suggest that our petition somehow burdens the taxpayers to conduct a special election when none is called for?" Langguth asked. "State law is absolutely clear referendums shall be at the general election."
City Attorney Trey Smith said if there were no action taken, the PUD election would be held at the next general election Nov. 7, 2006. He pointed out the city has two options.
"The case referred to is still valid law," Smith said. "If the city takes no action, then the referendum will be Nov. 7, 2006. If the council decides to hold a special election, then they have to set the date within 120 days of when the city clerk deemed the petition sufficient."
According to Smith, the 120 days would be up after Oct. 12. Russellville resident Wayne Phillips said he read the same statute as Langguth.
"It is not necessary for anyone to call a special election," Phillips said. "The referendum did not call for a special election. In my opinion, you do not have responsibility to call a special election."
Another Russellville resident, Robert McCready, said a special election would cost the city at least $3,000. Alderman Robert Wiley noted the county would be obligated to pay half the cost, making the total of the proposed special election more than $6,000.
"Under a special election, it (cost) is supposed to be split half and half," Smith said.
After Aug. 12, however, Smith said a new law would go into effect obligating the city to pay the full cost of the special election. He said that means if the council declares a special election on the second reading at the Aug. 18 meeting, the city would have to foot the entire bill.
"Right now, it's half and half for the county and the entity that has a special election," Smith said. "The general assembly passed an act that goes into effect Aug. 12 that places the full cost on the entity holding the special election. That's my legal opinion."
Wiley said having the election was important so developers know what they can do one way or the other.
Alderman Ronnie Tripp said it was important to have two readings on the ordinance at next month's meeting. After Thursday night's reading, he said the public would read about the election in the paper and could give feedback before Aug. 18.


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Griffin, CP3 lead help powerful Clippers embarrass Mavericks, 112-90
LOS ANGELES — The starters got off to a strong start, then had a front-row seat for the show near the end of the Clippers' fourth consecutive victory.
Blake Griffin had 19 points and 13 rebounds, and Chris Paul added 14 points and 13 assists in Los Angeles' 112-90 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
Jamal Crawford had 20 points, Caron Butler scored 16 and DeAndre Jordan 12 for the Clippers, who shot 50 percent and dominated the entire game, keeping excitable Dallas owner Mark Cuban glued to his seat with his chin cupped in his left hand.
It was the opposite of Monday night's win in Utah, when the Los Angeles starters fell behind by 13 points in the first quarter and 14 points in the third before rallying for a late win.
"Our biggest thing is that we need to get off to good starts and a lot of that has to do with me," Paul said. "A lot of the guys have been telling me that I need to be more aggressive, that I'm letting guys off the hook."
Vince Carter scored 16 points off the bench. Derek Fisher added 15 points, and Shawn Marion and Chris Kaman had 14 points apiece for the Mavericks, who fell to 2-7 on the road.
"It's a tough loss, to come in here and be embarrassed like that, especially at the end of the game when they were playing around throwing lobs back and forth," Marion said. "We've got to take this and learn from it."
The game brought together past and present for the Clippers. Lamar Odom had four points and 11 rebounds in his first game against Dallas since he spent a lost season there that ended with Cuban cutting him loose in March. He was traded to the Clippers in June.
"Just another game," Odom said. " Just focus, whatever it takes to win I'm going to do."
The Clippers' former front line of Elton Brand and Chris Kaman, who helped them get within a game of the 2006 Western Conference finals, combined for 28 points for the Mavs.
Los Angeles' second unit came on in the fourth, with Crawford and Matt Barnes combining to score 21 of their 28 points in the period.
"We always talk about the starters being able to sit in the fourth quarter," Griffin said, "to be up enough and not have to play."
The reserves showed they could put on a show, too, with Crawford setting up a reverse dunk for Eric Bledsoe, who then dunked on the Clippers' next possession, drawing cheers from the fans who bothered to stick around for garbage time.
"I don't think it was rubbing it in," Carter said. "'It wasn't anything that was done maliciously. The plays were there for them."
The Mavs never managed a late run against a team they had won nine of their previous 12 against in Los Angeles.
"We tried to make a run there, but we weren't able to get stops when we needed to," Marion said.
The Clippers built their second-largest lead of 22 points early in the third. Fisher, who signed with the Mavs last week, keyed a 15-5 run with three 3-pointers, reminiscent of his big shots while helping the Lakers win multiple NBA titles.
"I'm just looking forward to be as helpful as possible with this team," Fisher said. "There's a lot of young guys, but we do have some potential."
But the Mavs couldn't muster another sustained run the rest of the period and trailed 83-68 going into the fourth.
Dallas opened the second quarter on a 9-0 run, including seven by Carter that drew them within two points. But the Clippers responded with an offensive flurry, going on a 26-8 run to stretch their lead to 18 points. The spurt was punctuated by a variety of dunks from Jordan and Griffin, and three consecutive 3-pointers, two by Crawford.
Crawford made one more 3-pointer off Griffin's pass to keep Los Angeles ahead 60-42 at halftime.
The Clippers led by 11 points in the opening quarter, when they shot 50 percent and held the Mavs to 36 percent shooting.
Notes: F Dirk Nowitzki is on the Mavs' trip to LA, Phoenix and Houston, but still not close to playing games. He's been out all season after arthroscopic right knee surgery and watched the game from the bench. … Crawford made three free throws, extending his streak to 51 straight since Nov. 3. … Clippers G Chauncey Billups missed the game because of tendinitis in his left foot. … The Clippers' run of 10 turnovers or less in their last three games ended when they committed 18 miscues. … Singer Tamia, wife of Clippers F Grant Hill, scored a Grammy nomination for best R&B album. "If she wins, she'll go straight to diva," he joked.


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Garden of the Gods Climber's Log
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|Sarah Simon
|Great for climbing or just relaxing
|I've been here to stroll with the dogs, I've climbed airy routes here, I've even mountain biked here. I promised myself that if the day ever comes when I look at Garden of the Gods and fail to be amazed, I have become a cold, callous soul. This is an amazing piece of natural art!
|Posted Jan 3, 2014 6:02 pm
|Have only done a couple of climbs here, kind of a weird vibe for me, with the tourists and traffic.
|Posted Nov 10, 2013 9:53 am
|Jason Sypherd
|Sentinel Rock
Date Climbed: Jun 28, 2013
|Sentinel Rock located in the center of the park is a great rout for sport climbing. Alot of folks stopped by just to check us out and ask questions on the how, what, and why's of the climb. Thank you for visiting us
|Posted Jul 1, 2013 2:01 am
|Nice Place!
Date Climbed: Jun 1, 2011
|With the wife and doggie a few times... moderate scrambles, but nothing resembling vertical... soon though!
|Posted Feb 11, 2013 3:51 pm
|Nice playground!
Date Climbed: Dec 5, 2012
|Great palce to visit year around, i love visiting this place in every season.
|Posted Dec 6, 2012 9:38 pm
|Hiked there in 2010
|Beautiful place for photography.
|Posted Nov 14, 2012 6:58 pm
|Hiked there in 2010
|Beautiful place for photography.
|Posted Nov 14, 2012 6:58 pm
|Liba Kopeckova
|several visits
|several visits, but only for hiking and running races, still have to come back for climbing.
|Posted Nov 10, 2012 3:39 pm
Date Climbed: Nov 1, 2012
|About 5 minutes from work for me. Nice variety of climbs and very scenic. Can climb here pretty much year-round.
|Posted Nov 4, 2012 11:48 pm
|Pete Castricone
|Some lazy trails, 2011
|Just explored a bit and enjoyed the area.
|Posted Sep 13, 2012 10:52 am
|Boriss Andean
|Amazing Sunset
Date Climbed: Feb 1, 2012
|Visited Garden Of The Gods by late afternoon. Colors of the rocks turned to orange during the sunset hours. Amazing!
|Posted Feb 12, 2012 10:01 pm
|a gorgeous playground
|i'm no rock climber but i had a great time exploring the non-technical routes
|Posted Aug 6, 2011 3:53 pm
|Great for winter exercise
Date Climbed: Jan 7, 2011
|This place is great even just for some scrambling during the winter.
|Posted May 7, 2011 5:30 pm
|Cool Place!
Date Climbed: Sep 6, 2010
|One of the neatest places in Colorado Springs...didn't climb any technicals but sure enjoyed watching the kids doing it!
|Posted Apr 8, 2011 1:57 pm
|Such a simple pleasure!
|Been there in 2000 and 2008 and would go back in a second; can't believe this place is practically in the center of a town!
|Posted Dec 17, 2010 3:16 pm
|starting to explore
Date Climbed: Dec 4, 2010
|10/1/10- climbed montezuma's tower north ridge(5.7), windows route(5.2....5.4/5.5?), white spire's south ridge(5.7) and pigeon spire(5.4).
12/4/10- climbed on a very cold day w/A.J. after the windows(5.2) route we stuck to easy routes in the sun to stay warm.
will be back for montezuma's tower!
|Posted Dec 16, 2010 8:14 pm
|goatboy smellz
|Route Climbed: Many Date Climbed: 1993-Present
|Excellent climbing, definitely one of my favorite crags.
|Posted Feb 19, 2007 6:30 pm
|Route(s) Climbed: Many Date Climbed: Jan. 2006
Date Climbed: Jan 13, 2006
|The rocks here are awesome. I live in Idaho, and it is really great that Colorado Springs has a park this amazing right on the fringes of the city. One of my favorite day hike, scramble, climbing (etc.) destinations; an absolutely great place.
|Posted Mar 7, 2006 2:13 am
|Brian Kalet
|Route Climbed: Many Date Climbed: 2005
|Posted Feb 5, 2006 10:41 pm
|Route Climbed: Many on North Gateway Rock Date Climbed: September 2004
|Fun Climbing, don't think I have ever had so many people watch me climb. I got quite the round of applause after clipping the bolts on one of the climbs, but I don't remember which one.
|Posted Jan 14, 2006 12:52 am


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Discussion: Cafe Hayek, ProfessorBainbridge.com and EconLog
Don Boudreaux / Cafe Hayek: David Henderson (and also Fred McChesney) on Armen Alchian
Steve Bainbridge / ProfessorBainbridge.com: Armen Alchian RIP
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The Burr and Burton Academy boys soccer team capped a perfect 18-0 season by winning their second consecutive Div. II state championship over No. 2 Montpelier 2-1. Reid Conde gave the Bulldogs the go ahead goal with 10 minutes remaining in the game. The win secured the program's 10th crown and was the 22nd consecutive win for the BBA boys soccer team.
The Burr and Burton boys snowboard team continued their dominance by winning their fourth consecutive state title in March. BBA got a big win in the first leg of the competition - giant slalom - entering the halfpipe and slopestyle events with a big lead. BBA captured the team win in the halfpipe competition - giving the Bulldogs a 48 point lead going into the slopestyle event. BBA placed second in that event.
The Burr and Burton boys alpine ski team capped an undefeated season by successfully defending their Vermont State Championship title by edging Mount Mansfield, 80-88, at Burke Mountain in March. The title is BBA's second consecutive state championship and their third in four years. BBA's southern rivals - Woodstock and Rutland - finished third and fourth, respectively.
After Erin Thompson's overtime heroics to beat Rutland 3-2 in the semi-finals, the BBA girls hockey team won the Lake Division State Championship in March. The Bulldogs defeated Stowe 4-1 in the championship game. Burr and Burton finished the season with a 21-1 record.
Three decades after it first began - 27 of which were spent at Stratton Mountain - the U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships relocated to Vail, Colo. It was announced that this year's U.S. Open will take place at Vail's Golden Peak from Feb. 25 to March 2.
After dominating the Div. II tennis scene for three consecutive years and winning three straight state championships, the Burr and Burton Academy varsity girls tennis team was defeated 7-0 by No. 2 Montpelier this year. The loss to Montpelier - who Burr and Burton defeated in the state finals the past two seasons - was their first of the season. They finished with a record of 16-1. BBA was also going for their 41st consecutive win in that finals match as they had not lost since 2010.
Londonderry native and Stratton Mountain School alumnae Jackie Hernandez scored her first FIS win in the World Cup Snowboardcross (SBX) on March 16 in Valmalenco, Italy.
With the win, Hernandez secured a spot on the U.S. Snowboard Team. The March 16 event was the second of two FIS World Cup SBX events in Valmalenco. The first one was on March 14 in which Hernandez eighth place.
Paired together, BBA quarterback Jake Stalcup and receiver Chris Redding - who transferred to Burr and Burton this year from MAU - led a potent offense that helped secure the football team a playoff berth. BBA averaged more than 43 points per game during the regular season, with Stalcup completing 63 percent of his passes for a school record 2,640 yards and a school record-tying 31 touchdowns. Redding caught 71 passes for 1,160 yards and 15 touchdowns. He scored touchdowns four different ways - running, passing, returning kicks and an interception - and had 30 scores overall, posing one of the most potent open-field threats in the state. Both Stalcup and Redding are likely to make the Vermont squad for the 60th Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl in August where they would play for their BBA head coach Jason Thomas.
This year marked Burr and Burton Academy varsity girls head soccer coach, Dan DeForest's 26th season at the helm of the team. When the story was published on Oct. 19, DeForest had compiled a record of 267-102-15. He has also amassed numerous accolades during his coaching career. In 2000 DeForest not only won his third consecutive state championship, he also received the National Coach of the Year Award for the National Federation Coaches Association.
After being eliminated from the MAU Tournament the past two years by Hoosick Falls - the New York Class C state champions - Burr and Burton Academy edged the Panthers 2-1 this year to win the tournament. Hoosick Falls defeated BBA in the first round last year and beat them in the championship game two years ago.
The Bennington Banner contributed to this report.
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With Dubai's property market rebounding after the lull following the global downturn, rents have ticked up steadily and considerably in the city.
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Rents have ticked up steadily and considerably in Dubai.
If your rent has recently gone up, rest assured you're not alone. With Dubai's property market rebounding after the lull following the global downturn, rents have ticked up steadily and considerably in the city. While burgeoning rents are great news for current and aspiring property owners, it is not so for the multitude of renters who face rising costs and fewer concessions. So, if you're wringing your hands over this budget-buster looming around the corner, what can you do?
Firstly, tenants need to brace themselves with the fact that conditions are different from what they were last year. Rents have crept up and it is more of a landlord-driven market today. This is surely a shift for renters who have been in the power position for a while now.
While rising rents may not necessarily be an indication of conditions found during the pre-recession peak, the evidence for the upward trend is difficult to miss. Our recently published Q2 report for 2013 revealed that the most searched rental price band in the UAE was between Dh80,000 and Dh100,000 while the Dh40,000-60,000 band secured only the 6th position — a clear indication of customer behaviour in response to changing market conditions. Interestingly this time last year, the Dh40,000-60,000 band was the third most popular price band.
The good news is that tenants have rights and there are definitive laws in place to ensure that landlords abide by RERA rules and don't overcharge. Residents should get educated with the legal provisions available to them and stand up for their rights when faced with increases that violate the law, for instance, by questioning the landlord's demands instead of simply opting to move out.
The rental rise cap established by a RERA decree in 2011 ranges from five per cent to 20 per cent of the rental value, depending on how far below market rent the property is priced at. While the increase can be made every year from the first renewal, landlords cannot declare increases on properties that are priced up to 25 per cent below the average similar rent. It's also worth remembering that the average rental for a property should be determined by RERA's Rent Index of the Emirate of Dubai. This index is updated every quarter, so visit the RERA website to determine what your average rent should be.
As for existing tenants, a landlord is required to give at least 90 days notice before making any change to lease terms, so ensure that you are given enough time to accommodate a possible rent hike or perhaps seek another property.
It also pays to be a proactive renter. If you're happy in your apartment or villa and plan to stay awhile, try talking to your landlord and locking in a price for a 12 or 18-month lease. In the not-so-distant past, we've all heard of landlords giving away a month or two of free rent, throwing in a TV and even offering 12-cheque payments to attract tenants.
While these perks may not be available anymore, it wouldn't hurt to ask for a concession on your rent especially if you have a track record of making regular payments; landlords usually look at overall credit worthiness and are eager to retain tenants who pay the rent on time, take good care of the property and abide by the lease term. Additionally, no matter how good a deal you will get by moving out, you will also incur costs that may be substantial — the cost of the physical move, down payments for electricity and telecommunications services — and perhaps costs of refurnishing the new space. So, factor in all costs before deciding to move out.
Also, look around. Many projects are being released so there are always opportunities to find sweet deals, even if it means you skip the waterfront communities where everyone wants to live and consider downtown areas.
When we looked to analyse communities in Dubai that have grown in popularity amongst residents, Dubailand which was ranked 15th this time last year has moved to seventh place. This could probably be due to projects in the development becoming complete and being released, driving interest in the area.
So, while increasing rents are a reality with the rental market swinging in favour of landlords, as a resident, you still have a few aces up your sleeve. Knowledge is power, so acquaint yourself with the laws in place to stay in control.
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Senate rejects House effort for cellphone use while driving ban
The Senate on Monday afternoon voted not to concur with the House's move Thursday night that attached the cellphone ban onto a broader transportation bill, H.314. Instead, senators called for a conference committee.
Monday's vote came after the Senate Transportation Committee earlier reported on the floor that it supported the cellphone ban, 5-0.
However, Sen. Dick Sears, chairman of the powerful Judiciary Committee, as well as Gov. Peter Shumlin, oppose the ban. The bill was referred to Sears' committee during the second half of the session but Sears did not take it up.
Monday morning on the floor, Sears huddled with Senate leadership, members of the Transportation Committee and others, saying he was unaware the Transportation Committee, chaired by Sen. Richard Mazza, D-Chittenden/Grand Isle, had voted to support the cellphone ban.
Meetings between senators and the governor's office ensued Monday afternoon before the Senate reconvened and instead of endorsing the House changes, senators voted the bill to a conference committee.
The bill would impose a $100 fine on drivers caught talking on hand-held cellphones while driving. A second offense within two years would call for a $200 fine. The bill does not assess points on a driver's license for using a cellphone, except if the infraction occurs in a work zone or as a secondary or subsequent offense.
It does not apply to two-way radios and allows for the use of hands-free devices, such as Bluetooth, as long as the phone is in a stationary receptacle.
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I found this growing on a verge down a local Lane in Wirral UK in mid May this year. It was growing in a small area of about one metre square and the soil was dark and full of material from the ditch nearby that had been recently redug. The whole area is surrounded by Horse grazing fields.
I suspect it's Greater Celendine but a positive ID would be apreciated.
Yes you're right Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus)
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At first glance, Marin County may strike you as a sleepy central California region, but one stay at our Larkspur hotels will surely change your mind. Visitors are encouraged to explore the Matt Davis Trail all the way to Stinson Beach, or hit the road for a short drive down to Muir Beach to experience some of the state's most stunning shores; continue your outdoor adventures with a trip to the Muir Woods National Monument, home of the Redwood Creek Trail.
If you're looking for a chance to experience the area's local arts and crafts, don't miss an opportunity to visit the Marin Country Mart, where you'll find a wealth of national and local vendors, including Sushi Ko, Togo's Eatery, Norman Mahan Jewelers, and the Poppy Store.
Guests of our Larkspur accommodations might have the opportunity to do a bit of stargazing, as the city is home to the current and former residences of Robin Williams, Sean Penn, Carlos Santana, and Brad Pitt, among many others.
Only thirty minutes from beautiful downtown San Francisco, our hotels in Larkspur provide an easy commute to some of the Bay Area's most renowned attractions, including Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, and Alcatraz.


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Professional actor and playwright Dale Allen will stage
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Mar 2 2008 Chris Van Jura '05 and Cheri Haller '06 are currently working
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While shopping in Walmart on Sunday, Jan. 23, an envelope containing money was lost. Realizing this several hours later, and not knowing for sure where the money envelope was misplaced a (by chance) phone call was placed to the Walmart store in Berlin. The employee took the phone number (of my son Kenny) they would call if it was returned.
A phone call was received on Monday morning. An employee found the envelope and all money was returned. Walmart would not allow a reward to be given for this good deed.
Congratulations to all the employees of Walmart and to the one who did this good deed, I thank you.
Beverly Kerns
Ocean City
Inspirational Work
I have been inspired again, by J. Graham Caldwell's production of "Complicity" Saturday night, to write about the need for a first-class community theatre in Ocean Pines.
Such a facility, according to my experience with arranging conferences and meetings, could bring in considerable funding to Ocean Pines through rental to popular professional performers (perhaps on a monthly schedule); organizations having medium size conferences too small for the Ocean City facilities; and other types of rallies and meetings.
In addition, it would provide the type of cultural center available to children as well as adults resident in the surrounding communities for classes and participation in the theatrical and musical arts. A 500-seat theatre, with a professional performance averaging once per month at only $10 a ticket, could gross $60,000 annually. At half full on the average, it could still gross $30,000. Of course, special marketing would be needed to bring income to equilibrium after several years.
The performance Saturday night, Jan. 29, of the simulated radio show "Complicity," by Radio Airwaves, a group formed by Ocean Pines Players, directed by Jack Caldwell and supported by talented local actors, was outstanding.
In my view, the script, and the performance by our own local talent, could not be improved upon even by professional Broadway actors at $150 per ticket. Phyllis and I paid Ocean Pines Players only $8 each plus a small contribution. An outstanding mystery script was also folded into a comedy, as well, by the artful gestures of our talented neighbors, who stood by reading platforms before a simulated radio audience (us) but used appropriate facial and voice expressions to bring out humor. The audience had the best of both worlds. The three hours for this performance seemed so short.
Ocean Pines Players, a non-profit organization, has been joined by its subsidiary Radio Airwaves (established with the leadership of Jack Caldwell) and Ocean Pines Players Children's Theatre to form a Building Fund for planning and designing such a first-class cultural center for Ocean Pines. I am hopeful that many in our community will support this effort, and that we will all enjoy the superb and regular entertainment that such a facility will bring. Jack Caldwell, head of the Building Fund, can be reached at his address in the Ocean Pines directory.
Allen Brodsky
Ocean Pines
City Asked To Get More
Involved With Animals
(The following letter was addressed to Ocean City Mayor and City Council.)
A story in The Dispatch on Feb. 4 has raised some concern among the DAAR members and also illustrates the need for more proactive TNR in Ocean City. For the purposes of this letter the guilty party will remain nameless because their deed was far more important than their name.
The gist of the story is that an individual became so upset with some stray kittens making a 'mess' on his property that he threatened to shoot them if they were not removed. Ocean City Animal Control and some neighbors worked together to do a partial TNR of the colony but, apparently, this was not good enough for the eventual miscreant, who eventually took matters into his own hands and saw fit to murder at least one of the colony members. When questioned by the police the miscreant admitted "I am an avid hunter and it was a good shot." He did not, however, admit any remorse at gunning down an innocent animal, going as far as to deny any wrongdoing when questioned about his actions in a courtroom.
Eventually the miscreant was fined a token amount for discharging a firearm within the city limits but avoided any fines or penalties with regards to animal cruelty statutes.
This entire episode illustrates the need for the city to adopt a comprehensive TNR Ordinance. At the meeting with the Police Commission a few weeks ago a rough draft of such an ordinance was passed out to the city representatives present at the meeting. The DAAR is still waiting for input from the representatives with regards to our proposal and is willing to meet with anyone who is interested in taking the ordinance to the next step, one that would finalize the wording and meet all of the criteria for the city to adopt the ordinance into law. Such an ordinance would have offered a small modicum of protection for the kitten and the balance of the colony from which she originated.
The longer we put off this discussion phase the more of the incidents as noted above will occur, which will lead to more innocent animals suffering needlessly. If 'making a mess' were the only criteria for wantonly shooting a living being then June-bugs and miscellaneous other summer visitors would be in severe risk of bodily injury. Fortunately we are a civilized society and such random acts of violence should not be accepted or condoned.
The kitten that died was a living, breathing, loving being and deserves respect for being one of God's creatures. The colony that she originated from was being looked after and there was an effort to conduct active TNR processes within the colony.
However, without the protection of an active ordinance the colony was looked upon as 'wild' and under no one's care, thus opening it up to the actions that needlessly took the life of one of the colony members.
It is the hope of the DAAR that the city will become more involved protecting the lives of our unowned animal friends and move forward on positive TNR legislation.
Paul Toulotte
Ocean City
(The writer is the founder of the Delmarva Association of Animal Rescuers.)
Citizen Disrespected
As an involved citizen in my community, I have attended and testified at Maryland House and Senate public hearings in Annapolis for almost 10 years now.
On Feb. 1, I drove in from Howard County to testify in favor of a bill submitted by Delegate Tony O'Donnell (R-Calvert/St. Mary's) HB 28 – "Public Benefits – Requirement of Proof of Lawful Presence" – assigned to the Appropriations Committee.
It's an important piece of legislation which would deny most non-emergency, taxpayer funded social services to those without lawful presence in our state. In a time of economic hardship for many citizens and massive budget deficits at the state and county level, HB 28 holds the promise of eliminating waste, fraud and abuse from overburdened public benefit programs.
Upon my arrival in Annapolis, I signed in to speak in support of HB 28 (and HB 34) as is proper procedure, along with others, and sat down in the hearing room to wait for my name to be called. The hearing, chaired by Delegate Norman Conway (D-Wicomico/Worcester) started off like any other. Delegate O'Donnell presented his bill to the committee, but instead of those in favor of HB 28 being called up to testify first, Delegate Conway changed standard protocol and immediately called up those opposed to HB 28 to appear at the witness table. Clearly Delegate Conway had a personnel agenda to fulfill by slighting Delegate O'Donnell and those in the room supporting HB 28.
For the next hour plus, I had to listen to the anti-citizen, pro-illegal alien nonsense espoused by groups such as CASA of Maryland, the ACLU and multiple Catholic and other ethnic/religious based groups as to why it was "our moral duty" to provide taxpayer funded social services to illegal aliens, residents who clearly have no moral or legal right to be in Maryland. No doubt these groups were afraid that the free services for their illegal alien clientele would end.
When these groups where finished, Delegate Conway abruptly ended the hearing and quickly disappeared into the back of the hearing room. At no time were those in the audience asked if there were any in attendance who wanted to testify in favor of HB 28. I rose and voiced my protest of this violation of my rights to testify at this public hearing but no one listened, including my own Delegate Guy Guzzone (D-Howard County) who told me it was a "mistake".
On Feb. 1, 2011, my Constitutional protections were violated in Annapolis. Where do I go now to have my voice heard on Maryland-wide issues? Do Maryland's elected officials, like Delegate Conway, now believe they can tell me when, where and what I can say? I will return to Annapolis to give testimony throughout the current session, especially against proposed in-state tuition for illegal aliens. I now know the levels the dominate party in office will go to in forcing their lawless agenda on our citizens. I will not run nor hide. I will dedicate myself to exposing their actions for all Marylanders to see.
Tom Young Howard County


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With positive meter lead on br/bl pin in relay and negative meter lead on negative battery, 11.8 v goes to 12.3 v when starter button pushed. Pin for black wire stays at 12.3 v.
So the starter switch is bad? It should go to 0 v when starter button pushed? I get the same readings (11.8 to 12.3 v when starter button pushed) at the two connections inside the headlight shell where the br/bl wire connects into and out of the connector block.
I have a replacement switch. If I wanted to test this new switch without completely wiring it in, what are the minimum connections I would have to make to test if the new switch solves the problem? Would I have to connect more than the br/bl wire into the connector block and maybe the grounding brown wire with a spade connection?


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Authorities want to emphasize that these are scams.
The calls from individuals claiming to be relatives that are in another country, such as Mexico, and they need money to pay for car repairs, traffic fines, or attorney fees. Before sending any money out of the country to a relative, make sure you know where that relative is and check with other relatives to see if they have any additional information about the caller's story.
Second, the individuals claiming that they have won an out-of-state lottery say that in order to collect the winnings, one must send a cashier's check or money order ($425 in one case) to receive the $1,600 pay out. Do not send them money.
Thirdly, the people receiving phone calls regarding warrants are told their names appeared in the local newspapers for not reporting to jury duty and an arrest warrant has been issued with a $500 fee. The caller may ask for your social security number or date of birth, so they can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Before you pay on a warrant, contact the Sheriff's Department or your local police department to verify that you do have a warrant for your arrest.
Remember: Do not give your full name, date of birth, social security number, phone number, bank account number, or credit card number over the phone unless you know for sure who you are talking to.
If you have any questions please contact the Sheriff's Office at (479) 968-2558.


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Treating Equine Orthopedic Injuries with Stem Cells
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Stem cells are becoming a popular treatment option for orthopedic injuries in horses.
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When it comes to treatment options for orthopedic injuries, some horse owners jump at the chance to give a new one a try. One such treatment option that has many owners excited is stem cell therapy. At the at the 2011 North American Veterinary Regenerative Medicine Conference held June 2-4 in Lexington, Ky., Larry Galuppo, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, professor and chief of equine surgery at the University of California (UC), Davis, William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, explained to horse owners how stem cells are currently being used to treat orthopedic injuries in horses, and how the cells might be used in the future.
The Basics
Galuppo began his presentation with a brief overview of how stem cells are collected and where they're harvested from:
- Bone marrow-derived stem cells (collected from the sternum or the hip);
- Adipose-derived stem cells (collected via an incision near the horse's tailhead); and
- Maternally-derived stem cells (collected from the umbilical cord blood and tissue).
Once the stem cells have been harvested, the aspirate (stem cells that have been collected) is proliferated until there are enough cells for a treatment (although there is not yet a hard and fast rule as to how many cells to use per treatment, many veterinarians use upwards of 10 million cells per injection), and the cells are either frozen and stored for future use or injected directly into the injured horse. The cells that are proliferated are called mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). (Note: For more in-depth information about what stem cells are and how they help injured horses heal, take a peek at Stem Cells and Tissue Healing in Horses.)
Current Applications
Galuppo explained that there are several areas in which stem cell therapy has proved successful thus far; veterinarians are currently using stem cells on bone, tendon, ligament, and cartilage injuries. Although there still is not an overwhelming amount of peer-reviewed scientific research, anecdotal evidence and case studies suggest that stem cells have be used to successfully treat a number of orthopedic injuries, some of which Galuppo described in detail.
Deep Digital Flexor Tendons--The deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) runs from the back of the knee (or hock) down around the navicular bone and inserts on the coffin bone in the foot.
This tendon acts as a "sling" for the back of the fetlock and pastern to help it bear the animal's weight. Injuries to the DDFT are some of the most common ailments performance horses face and unfortunately are some of the most serious.
Galuppo explained that when treated with traditional methods (cold therapy, poultice, wraps, stall rest, etc.), horses with DDFT injuries returned to their previous level of work about 29% of the time. Researchers have experimented with treating similar injuries with MSCs, stromal vascular fraction from fat or bone marrow aspirate concentrate (stem cells that have not been proliferated, but rather spun down to separate the stem cells from the rest of the bone marrow matter), and the majority of horses (up to 75% of horses that were diagnosed and treated early) were able to return to work.
Bowed Tendons--Galuppo was excited to report that stem cells have been observed to help heal bowed tendons as well. He stressed that while the injuries seem to take about the same amount of time to heal as when treated with traditional therapies, the stem cells seem to positively affect the quality of the healing. Galuppo added that the positive effect is best illustrated by a reduced reinjury rate when horses are treated with regenerative medicine techniques as compared to traditional therapy.
Joint Disease--Galuppo explained that stem cells are currently being tested for efficacy in horses with joint disease. He discussed one case study in which a 3-year-old racehorse presented with a torn meniscus (fibrous cartilage material between joints) and cruciate ligament (which helps stabilize the joint) which resulted in excessive concussion to the cartilage overlying the main weight-bearing area of the knee.
The colt's owners opted to experiment with a combination of stem cells and platelet-rich plasma (PRP, another regenerative therapy produced by the horse's blood), which were injected into the knee joint in an attempt to regenerate the damaged tissues.
Galuppo explained when the stem cells and PRP were mixed together with thrombin (an enzyme involved in blood clotting), they formulated a glue-like substance that filled the cracks in the damaged cartilage. This technology enhanced the potential for keeping the stem cells where they needed to be to promote healing: within the damaged cartilage.
Several treatments and a long rehabilitation later, the colt successfully returned to the racetrack. Galuppo reported that he was able to return to his previous level of work without any detrimental effects on the injured leg. He also noted that the colt's owners have continued stem cell injections into the colt's joint to try to help him remain injury free.
Although the use of stem cells and PRP on this particular injury yielded exemplary results, Galuppo stressed that these therapies remain experimental: "Would this have happened if we didn't do anything? I don't know."
Fetlock Injuries--Finally, Galuppo described a case in which veterinarians treated a young Warmblood stallion with stem cells and PRP for a fetlock injury. He explained that the 5-year-old horse developed a bone cyst on the main weight-bearing part of the fetlock after sustaining an injury during turnout.
The stallion's owners opted to use a combination of regenerative therapies to try to save the horse's career. The team at UC Davis first removed the dead cartilage and bone from within the fetlock joint before injecting stem cells and PRP into the affected area as the main treatment. Once the horse had recovered from surgery, the team used intraarticular (within the joint) stem cell injections, IRAP (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein, used to essentially block inflammation), and bisphosphonates (a type of drug designed to prevent bone loss).
After a good rehabilitation program, Galuppo reported that the horse recovered well and the fetlock injuries had minimal lasting impact. Most of the affected area had filled in with healthy tissue, he added. Galuppo noted that at this stage, the horse has returned to full training to return to his previous career as a jumper. While his initial prognosis was poor for this activity and it is still questionable if he will hold up, his current soundness and radiographic examinations do not preclude him from pushing forth.
Again, Galuppo cautioned that these therapies are in the relatively early stages of development and clinical testing.
"Each case is different," he said. "We'll never have a 'cookbook' to say, 'For this, do this.'"
Future Use
In addition to the current orthopedic uses for regenerative therapy, Galuppo suggested a few other functions that stem cells, in particular, might be useful for:
- Regenerating damaged or diseased organs (such as the liver, kidney, or heart);
- Treating developmental orthopedic disease; and
- Treating laminitis (researchers have begun experimenting with stem cells for laminitis treatment; however, further research is needed before it becomes a mainstream treatment option for the disease).
Additionally, Galuppo explained that some owners of valuable stallions are starting to bank stem cell aspirates when the horse is young. Since stem cells are still viable after more than 30 years of being frozen, this could allow for possible treatment options later in life should a problem arise.
One point Galuppo made about all the injuries he described is that early treatment is key. Although stem cells have been used frequently as a "last ditch effort," he encouraged horse owners to seek treatment as soon as possible after the injury occurs. Additionally, Galuppo stressed the importance of a good quality and consistent rehabilitation program in conjunction with any injury--not just regenerative medicine. He noted that, essentially, the rehabilitation program can either make or break the recovery efforts.
"We can enhance our potential for success with early diagnosis and intervention," he said.
Finally, he issued a word of warning for owners considering stem cell therapy for their horses. some adverse reactions have been noted when the cells weren't used or injected properly, so Galuppo suggested finding a veterinarian with a good knowledge base about stem cells and how to work with them properly.
"You've got to have the tools and someone who knows how to use them," he said. "Deal with people who've been in the business for a long time and who know what they're doing."
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Police arrested Kou Her, 21, of Clarksville early Friday morning after he allegedly stabbed three people, including the six-year-old girl who sustained a stab wound behind her ear, in their home near Hartman at approximately 3:45 a.m. on May 10.
Police said family members tried to force Her out of the home after discovering him in the girl's bedroom. Her critically wounded the six-year-old girl and injured two others before deputies arrived, according to a press release from the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. The girl was transported to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock and was still in critical condition on Monday.
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Ruth Madoff Wants Her Rebate
A few weeks ago, Ruth Madoff received a property tax rebate from Palm Beach County for $13,821.74. The problem: The check was made out to both Ruth and Bernie, and since cashing it would have required her to deposit it into their joint account—which is frozen—Ruth wrote a letter to the agency asking that it be reissued in her name only. Was this just one more attempt to avoid turning over the cash to the authorities? That's what some people are suggesting! [NYDN, Palm Beach Post]


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Wed, 03/07/2012 - 5:19pm
Bluffton Elementary students participate in Walk to School Day
Students at nine Beaufort County schools joined their counterparts across the state in walking and biking to school as part of South Carolina Walk to School Day. The event promoted safer routes for walking and biking and emphasized the importance of increasing physical activity for children. At Bluffton Elementary, nearly 200 students walked to school today, with the first 180 receiving water bottles donated by PTO members.


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Discussion in 'Gaming' started by firehawk12, Jun 19, 2013.
Bleszinksi didn't even work on Judgement. That was developed by People Can Fly, rather than Epic Games proper - and he left Epic six months before it was released.
Yeah, the figures simply did not add up when you looked closely at this feature, and considering all the DRM to stop second hand games that was being pushed, you could tell there was a funny smell about this from the minute they mentioned it.
I mean if 10 people bought one X1 game each and shared those 10 games between them and completed said games, then that would mean a potential loss of 90 games sales.
Now i'm a big thicko and even i could work out publishers and game devs would never sign off on a feature that offered such a huge loss in sales, while with the other hand they are storking the X1 DRM and trying to control the second hand market.
Seems MS might be removing Kinect 2 mandatory requirements.
Already debunked http://www.examiner.com/article/rum...inect-requirement-without-xbox-one-price-drop
No they're not.. they just figured that positioning themselves as the Anti-MS company and appearing as massively consumer friendly they stand to gain more than following in MS footsteps.. and on top of that you get the fun of pissing on MS's leg.
I honestly doubt there's a single exec at Sony who has the gamer at heart.. i bet most of them, if any, game at all so they have no real understanding of the culture. They base their decision on hard facts.. numbers they get from marketing research, production costs, projected sales with different methods etc. and they apparently came to the conclusion that going against MS was the best bet (and they were right).
Personally i don't trust both of them fully but for me the PS4 just is the better gaming package right now.. 100€ cheaper, no mandatory camera (and i don't need/want it) and i don't care much about exclusives because most games will be cross platform due to so few franchises being truly exclusive and i can live without them.
No one knows if these superawesome, Minority Report style commands really work like that (first Kinect promised so much and in the end people just looked like total idiots in front of the TV) and we also don't know what kind of TV offerings there will be in Europe (i really don't give a crap about the NFL).
All i want is a gaming machine and i'm not willing to pay for extras i don't want right now.. best deal is i can buy them after if some game or feature pops up i'd really like to try but apparently the XBO won't even work without Kinect 2.
So right now PS4 it still is but i love how fast the Internet brought down MS.. they must have become really scared and frightened by all the negative backlash but the damage is already done. They now have a negative image and them pulling back just reveals how utterly weak they really are and how abysmal their business plan was.
Just shows how the customer can break any company by targetting their most valuable point.. the bottom line. If enough customers bitch and in the end don't buy the product any company will change their mind.. MS is just learning this hard lesson.
Despite all the denials from Microsoft execs, this was confirmed by the insider on GAF.
Man, what a week for Microsoft. I wouldn't want to be working there. Morale has likely taken a huge dive.
Somebody's getting fired.
In my last post, I don't think I was clear enough. For me, the XBOX One is a continuation of Microsoft's vision to create a machine that is the one-in-all media center. Playing games is one aspect of this machine. Frankly, I don't need the other features that come with this machine. I want a machine that has as its chief focus gaming, and, as of now, that is the PS4.
Why can't Microsoft get their facts straight? Every time the PR department or a representative releases a statement, they seem to cock it up and create more headaches for the company. Where is the leadership in this company?
Yeah, they must be running out of feet to put in their mouths by now
Well, since they have twice as many feet as they have mouths, the only remaining logical course of action is take the rest of the feet and break them off in their own asses for destroying this product and its brand with their stunning lack of leadership.
MS may want it be a jack of all trades so to speak, but that means master of none. If I was buying an Xbox One it would be as a games machine only, I already have a DVR, a DVD-R which suit me just fine.
I don't quite trust CBOAT. I know he's supposed to have a long history of correct predictions on NeoGAF, but all I know him from is his E3 predictions and those were mixed at best. I'm not saying that I think he's wrong, I just don't take his word as truthfacts. At the same time, I don't trust MS in their denials as they have a vested interest in making family sharing look as good as possible, and since they're no longer going to implement it they can just lie about what it was. I really don't know what to believe.
I think most of us would agree that MS weren't being entirely honest with that feature and that there were some major caveats MS didn't reveal. If it had really worked the way they wanted us to believe it did, it would have been given a 5-minute slot during the reveal or E3 presentation. Instead it was revealed in a text dump, the wording of which was so vague as to be impossible to fully decipher. When asked about it at E3, the MS execs gave out a little more info but refused to go into too much detail. They never acted like it was the killer feature the hardcore Xbox fanboys proclaimed it as.
I don't mind MS adding to Xbox's media features, but if they want to advertise their device as an all-in-one media centre then they have to stop putting the media features behind the XBL paywall. If you're buying a device to be a game console and media centre, the PS4 looks like a better proposition because it's cheaper and you don't have to pay a monthly fee to access the media functions. It lacks voice control and that NFL stuff, but those really aren't worth the premium cost of the console.
CBOAT was right about pretty much everything though. The Prince of Persia thing was off because that Halo trailer was a bit of a fake-out. If you saw the first 10 seconds of that, you could probably make the case that it was a PoP game too.
But yeah, it's more that I have absolutely no reason to trust a MS exec. Of course they will try to tell us that we lost something amazing.
Oh, MS has leadership. However they clearly misjudged the reaction to their product.
They surely anticipated some negative reaction but it was almost unversally negative due to its absolute strict anti-consumer direction. MS apparently expected the backlash to last only a short time and then be forgotten as it usually worked like that in ages past.
However Sony made the most clever move in ages and positioned themselves as the anti-MS which put the final nail in the MS coffin (Sony has such a positive image now that the plans to charge people for their online service has received barely any criticism much less any outcry).
So MS has made a huge error in judgement.. they thought that all the new gizmos, bells and whistles would be distraction enough so the customers wouldn't mind being ripped off and dictated how they can use their products they bought.
So i watch the news with a huge grin on my face.. it's not often that customers turn the tables on huge companies and make them cry uncle
It might come back as the stick to get people to purchase digital instead of disc, now that they've made like the PS3 and will have day-one downloads for all titles.
Or that may just be wishful thinking on my part.
If publishers really want to curb second hand games sales, they'd release digital downloads 2 weeks to a month early and for $40-$50.... and then a disc release for a full $60. I swear I'd download everything. Bring it on, CliffyB!
The main reason I haven't embraced digital downloads like I would've is due to the publisher inflexibility on pricing. It's obviously a cheaper distribution model, yet they refuse to pass those savings on to the consumers.
The problem with digital downlaods, is that you need a fast internet connection to download them. NOT everyone has a fast internet connection.
True... I usually start a download and let it run overnight. If publishers adapted the model I outlined a few post ago, there would still be a disc release for those who a digital download is impractical.... That you could sell back to offset costs.
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Bush's Gavin Rosdale as a Ravenous Goth Vampire Rockstar on Criminal Minds
If you were one of the lucky ones to catch "Criminal Minds" last night, it featured a murderous Gavin Rosdale covering Joy Division while looking like a cross between Robert Smith and a drag queen that just got off work.
Honestly, if someone told you that this actually happened, would you believe them?
But as ridiculous as it sounds, it was quite enjoyable. More supernatural cameos are needed on CBS procedurals in the future. How about Hootie as a crime solving werewolf on NCIS? Or maybe Scott Weiland as a Centaur medical examiner on CSI? The possibilities are endless.


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10 Earth Day Ideas for Children!
April 19th, 2012 | by Bonnie Getchell
Did you know that Earth Day is this Sunday, April 22? Well, it is! I think it's important to inform children why it's so important to take care of the Earth-- they are the future generation and if we don't teach them, who will? Here are some fun projects to do together on Earth Day to give you an opportunity to talk with your children about how to be even more green!


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What is Citta? My understanding is "mind" or "the one that knows" so basicaly awareness or attention. I was reading this Dhamma talk though which seems to state its something else
http://www.what-buddha-taught.net/Books ... London.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;People in England study Buddhism from books. They do not know that there is a Citta and Buddhism is not taught here according to the Satipatthana Sutta. The result is that people are led to understand that the Citta is mindfulness and wisdom. I therefore think it necessary for Ven. Paññavaddho to have the Venerable Acharn give us some understanding of the Citta.
Ven Paññavaddho to the Venerable Acharn in Thai:
People in this country understand "Citta" to mean thinking and that the Citta is divided into those forms of the Citta which come from seeing, hearing, — touching; in other words "consciousness" (Viññana).
That aspect of the Citta which arises when something comes into contact with eyes, ears, nose, etc., and which knows and receives that contact is called "consciousness" (Viññana). It arises and ceases together with that contact. As for the Citta which waits and knows these things, it does not cease together with the consciousness when it ceases, it does not cease even though the body ceases, for it will go on and take rebirth in the future. There is no end to it if the "sap of the heart" which is the Kilesas and Ignorance (Avijja) are still in the heart. But when this "sap" which is the Kilesas, has been removed from the heart, there is an end to continual becoming and birth, as happened with the Buddha and his arahant disciples.
It seems its being described as a kind of rebirth linking consciousness. Is this another attribute to it?
What is the translation of citta?
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Many people labeled the Sean Marshall trade in the off-season as a loss for Theo Epstein and company solely based on the fact that Sean Marshall was named the closer for the Reds and that Travis Wood didn't make the Cubs out of Spring Training. Fast forward to tonight, and things aren't looking like a loss at all for the Cubs as Travis Wood continued to take advantage of his opportunity in the rotation by shutting down the Mets en route to a 6-1 victory. Wood shut out the Mets over seven strong innings, only allowing five hits while walking one and striking out six. With the win Wood improved to 2-3 on the season and lowered his ERA to 3.54. Offensively the Cubs had maybe their best approach and game against a lefty all year. Johan Santana came into the game pitching very well, but the Cubs made the veteran lefty work, they earned four walks in addition to pounding out seven hits and six runs. Alfonso Soriano had another solid night at the plate as he shows no signs of slowing down, he went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run scored. Joe Mather had the big hit as he was 1-for-3 with his 4th home run of the season to put the Cubs up 2-0 in the fourth inning. That's all they needed behind Travis Wood, a solo shot from Ike Davis off of James Russell in the ninth spoiled the shut out bid. It's Anthony Rizzo day tomorrow as the Cubs top prospect makes his season debut, we will have full coverage. Full box score and highlights after the jump.
Game Highlights:
Joe Mather's Two Run HR
Jeff Baker RBI Single
Mets Making Errors Like it's Cool
Something Odd Has Happened to Wood's Helmet
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Paul Thorn---Jim Thorpe, PA on Sat. July 23 and
Lancaster, PA on Sun. July 24
I bet I can guess where he will be on Friday July 22.
Paul Thorn---Jim Thorpe, PA on Sat. July 23 and
Lancaster, PA on Sun. July 24
I bet I can guess where he will be on Friday July 22.
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Strict Protestants that didn't dance or drink, who had tired of the religious wars in northern Germany and Holland....the PA Dutch were more Prussian than Bavarian.
Have you ever seen a happy bar in a PA Dutch area? A PA Dutchman takes his beer, hides in a corner and whispers to his life long friend. A Bavarian sits at a table with strangers, drinks his beer and sings with the strangers. A modern day northern German might sit at a table with strangers, drinks his beer and, possibly, smiles at the strangers.
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+1 on Poppa Chubby!
I saw Poppa Chubby in Vermont too and I thought he and the band were great ! I wandered into the Beer Tent in the middle of the afternoon on the day that Poppa was playing at the rally and he and the band were practicing in the Beer Tent in the middle of the afternoon. What a treat, there probably wasn't more than 20 or more people in there at the time and I pulled up a front row seat and watched them practice for about an hour.........he is an amazing guitar player and he was wailing away that afternoon and that night too.
I also got a big kick out of seeing Commander Cody in Vermont too.....what a hoot.
How about Dickey Betts and Great Southern? That would be a great show!
I've seen him a few times and he always puts on a great show.
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A local 12 year old kid can beat that. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5SNf...eature=related
'You can say what you want about the South, but I almost never hear of anyone wanting to retire to the North.
They rock, punk and have strings, banjo etc.
Paul Thorn Band schedule shows a private party booked for Friday Night. This will be a good show, I can not wait!
I noticed that too! I'm really hoping it's us! I enjoyed his show last year so much I ordered 2 CDs from his website!
Hey, speaking of Led Zeppelin, why not combine both LZ and the violin?
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You can get Paul Thorn's latest CD (Pimps and Preachers) over at Amazon.com as an MP3 download for $5.99. Awesome band!
Man it's hard to get one over on MOA members! Although we are not completely settled on all of the music entertainment, as guess we can let just ONE cat out of the bag.
Yes Paul Thorn has graciously excepted our invitation to join our rally on Friday night!
I personally spoke with him and the band at a show in Muscle Shoals, Al. Just a couple of weeks ago and they are very excited to be coming back to the International Rally.
We will be announcing more entertainment in the weeks to come, be sure we are working very hard to provide a variety of quality music for your entertainment.
I ask anyone interested in expanding their rally experience to volunteer for any position. I know I will need some volunteers to help with entertainment and I am sure you will enjoy the time we spend together. It is always a BLAST!
U2 will be in the New Meadowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ on July 20th. Not far from the rally site.
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Tutorial Center puts diploma in hand
Twenty-one-year-old Norman Robinson III, a Bennington native, said he similarly dropped out a few years ago when a job opportunity presented itself. But both eventually found themselves returning to obtain their high school diplomas.
"The high school diploma thing held me back, every job I went to," Lonergan said, after more recently moving to Arlington. "I missed out on a lot of really good jobs. ... They said, 'We really like you, but you don't have your high school diploma.' ... So I decided it was time to go for it."
"I really wanted it because I felt like going to college," Robinson said. Following his participation in high school graduation ceremonies at Mount Anthony Union through The Tutorial Center's Adult Diploma Program, Robinson said he plans to enroll at Community College of Vermont in Bennington next fall to pursue a computing-related field.
Lonergan, who also earned his diploma last month through The Tutorial Center with the 2013 cohort at Arlington Memorial High School, plans to take classes at either CCV or the Southwest Vermont Career Development Center in business.
With more than two decades separating them, the two graduates reflect the diversity of students in The Tutorial Center program which allows adults the opportunity to earn the high school diploma they never received.
Word of mouth continues to draw new enrollments.
"About halfway through me doing it, I convinced my mother to do it with me, because she dropped out when she had my brother," Robinson said.
The Tutorial Center also benefits from agency referrals and a good working relationship with administrators and guidance counselors in local schools.
Students have ranged in age from 18 to 81, and each takes a different path toward completion based on their interests and learning strengths according to Jena Holmes-Thomas, the program's assessor.
Adult classes are held in both tutorial center locations, in Bennington and Manchester, as well as in Pownal twice a week. The non-profit centers also offer after-school tutoring, a General Educational Development diploma program, employment readiness, adult literacy, and enrichment services.
Supported largely by Vermont Agency of Education and state fee-for-service funds, Executive Director Jack Glade said the centers serve about 350 adults and 200 school-age children on an annual basis between all programs.
Between the two diploma programs and GED recipients, The Tutorial Center can boast the third largest (albeit informal) graduating class in Bennington County with an average 70 students each year.
"We're the only center that does all this," kindergarten through adult, Glade said, serving as a "model of what a community education center can be."
How does the same site serve both 9- and 40-year-olds? "There's an art to it, but it's synergistic," Glade said. Whether nine, in high school, or an adult, "you're all just here to get educated."
After the state Legislature's passage this year of S.130, an education act known as the "flexible pathways" bill, The Tutorial Center will be incorporating the Adult Diploma Program into its High School Completion Program, which is similar but was formerly only offered to those ages 16 to 21.
Glade said the latter program was newer and designed for younger students, both in and out of school, with features like college coursework or internships that have been found to be suitable for older adults as well.
Holmes-Thomas said the hallmark of both programs was how they are tailored to each student. "It can be very specifically focused on that individual," she said.
"The challenge for me was I hadn't been in high school for so long, so I was kind of worried about doing research papers," Lonergan said. Both graduates completed most of their project-based work outside the center, at home.
Glade said the timeframe for completion was different for every student, who enroll whenever they decide to walk in the door.
"We move along as quickly as they want to move along," Glade said. "It's all very student-directed."
For Robinson, the program took a little under a year. After Monday's interview, he said he was going to be calling to inquire about the center's Bridge to College and Careers Program, a partnership with CCV.
Lonergan's studies were put on hold for a year while he battled illness. He returned in January to complete the program. "I found it felt like you never were going to get there," he said. But the center's staff "all want to see you succeed. They're here for you, to help you -- whatever you need."
"So when I finally got there and picked this up, it was a pretty good feeling," Lonergan said, holding his diploma in hand.
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What's the only thing more ridiculous than Celebrity Apprentice? Why, All-Star Celebrity Apprentice, of course! And I mean that as a compliment of the highest order. But one of those all-star celebrities was fired in tonight's premiere. My full All-Star Celebrity Apprentice recap will be up soon [UPDATE: Dalton's recap is now live!], but read on to find out who was let go and why it happened. [SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched Sunday's season premiere of All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.]
He was the only winner who returned to play again. Donald Trump told him it was a "terrible mistake" to do so, and considering the fact that Donald Trump is the one deciding who stays and who goes, it was no surprise when The Trumpster later fired Poison frontman and season 3 champ Bret Michaels — who now has the distinction of having gone from first to worst. Not that the firing made a whole lot of sense, but do firings ever make sense on this show?
Tonight's task had the two teams competing to make the most money selling meatballs. This lead to many incredible uses of the word "balls" throughout the episode. (We also learned that Donald Trump has a strong opinion about the proper size of Lisa Rinna's lips, and that Playboy Playmate Brande Roderick has no problem dropping to her knees to get what she wants.)
When all was said and done, Project Manager Trace Adkins defeated Project Manager Brande. Brande had vowed to bring the two people who raised the least amount of money on her team back into the Boardroom with her. This proved to be a tad difficult once it was revealed that Brande, in fact, had no clue whatsoever who had raised what. After an apparent game of Eenie-Meenie-Miney-Mo, Brande brought back Bret and La Toya Jackson with her and Trump in effect told Bret that he was unable to give him a fair shake since he had already won and fired him. Meanwhile, Omarosa plotted on whom to torment next to maximize her screen time for yet another week.
My full recap is now live, but you can also sound off right here about the premiere. Was the right person fired? Who are you loving and loathing so far? And have you figured out who the hell Claudia Jordan is? Hit the message boards, and for more Celebrity Apprentice news and views, follow me on Twitter @DaltonRoss.


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Cubs, Nats to play two on June 28; off June 29
Saturday game turned into day-night twin bill because of annual Pride Parade
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
Ernie Banks will love this: The Cubs and Nationals have said, "Let's play two!"
The clubs' Sunday, June 29, game at Wrigley Field has been moved to Saturday, June 28, as part of a rare scheduled doubleheader. It will be a separate-admission day-night affair, with the first pitch of Game 1 scheduled for 12:05 p.m. CT. After the ballpark is cleared, fans will be admitted for a second game that begins at 6:15 p.m.
According to Cubs historian Ed Hartig, this will be the first scheduled doubleheader at Wrigley since July 4, 1983 -- a Monday twin bill against the Montreal Expos.
This change, according to the Cubs, was made at the request of Alderman Tom Tunney in consideration of neighborhood traffic and congestion in connection with Chicago's annual Pride Parade on June 29. The Cubs will now be off that day, while the Nationals will enjoy a day off at home before the start of a series against the Rockies at Nationals Park.
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Brew Beat, and follow him on Twitter at @AdamMcCalvy. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.