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The NBA is looking to double the amount of television money it receives from Walt Disney Co. and Time Warner Inc. in the league's next TV-rights contract, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Disney, the parent company of broadcasters ESPN and ABC, is currently paying $485 million per year over the eight-year contract with the NBA that is set to expire after the 2015-16 season. Turner, the parent company of TNT, is currently paying $445 million per year. Doubling those figures means the NBA's next TV contract could be worth around a total of $15 billion if the length of said contract remains eight years.
According to the report, the NBA is also considering the unprecedented move of splitting the NBA Finals between the two media entities, which could entail different networks splitting up Finals games each year or networks televising the Finals in alternating years. While ABC currently broadcasts the Finals in its entirety, Turner wants to stake a claim to the coverage in some way.
NBA owners are meeting Tuesday to discuss TV rights and other issues. The NBA cannot negotiate with other media entities unless it fails to reach a deal with current partners Disney and Time Warner, a process which could stretch into next year, the report says.
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The increased TV money the NBA seeks reflects a general uptick in value among the league's franchises. Recent sales of teams include the Sacramento Kings for about $500 million, the Milwaukee Bucks for $550 million and the Los Angeles Clippers for $2 billion, though the latter deal is currently being fought in court between deposed owner Donald Sterling and his wife, Shelly.
Under the terms of the current contract, Disney/ESPN/ABC broadcasts games on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, with Turner/TNT broadcasting a doubleheader on Thursday and both entities getting a significant number of playoff games.
The value of television-rights deals have continually gone up as live sports remain one of the more valuable commodities for media companies. MLB receives a total of about $1.55 billion per year in its current deal with Fox, Turner and Disney/ESPN, according to Sports Business Daily, while the NFL receives about $4.9 billion per year from Fox, CBS, NBC and Disney/ESPN, according to Forbes.com.
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A very quick favour, please – and I need you to do it today! I'm in the running to be the Lorna Jane Modern Muse, or 'Fit Girl'. The voting is based in part on how many views my (very late entry!) video scores, as well as how many social media shares. It only goes for 2 minutes 22 seconds, if you enjoy my posts and are happy to support me in return, then please click play and help me win! I do need you to watch it TODAY as entries close at midnight!
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PS: Would love to know what you think of my entry! It was very last minute on the back of landing back in Aus the day before and feeling plane-bloated and grumpy, so I nearly didn't do it. My amazing PA Calina pulled out all the stops to put this together in just a day; entries close tonight!


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Today's consumers face a growing array of devices and ways to encounter content–giving them the choice to connect anytime, anywhere. Given that more than 90 percent of Americans tune in to the radio each week, understanding how this fits into consumers' total engagement will help marketers best reach their audience.
Integrated multi-screen campaigns are important today in effectively delivering a marketing message. However, client-side marketers, agencies and media sellers expect that importance to grow dramatically more important three years from now.
Radio is a powerful medium that reaches millions of Americans each week—243 million in fact. Every generation listens to the radio, and all generations boast listener bases of more than 85 percent.
Marketers continue to gradually increase their global ad spending, as expenditures grew 3.5 percent in the second quarter of 2013 and 3.5 percent on a year-over-year basis for the January-June periods of 2013 and 2012.
Whether it's advertising via old standbys like TV, newspapers and radio or newer media like mobile and online, earning consumer trust is the holy grail of a successful campaign. The good news for advertisers is that consumers around the globe are more trusting now than they were several years ago.
While the DVR has become a staple in 50 percent of U.S. homes and has helped changed the way consumers watch video, it's not the only way consumers can watch on their own terms. Homes without the additional hardware can also watch on their own terms thanks to expanding VOD accessibility.
The demand to measure the return on investment for marketing spending accurately has never been greater. Big data holds the keys to this kingdom, but harnessing and utilizing an overabundance of quality data has not historically been an easy feat.
Advertising spend continues to rebound globally, though increases slowed in the first quarter of 2013. According to Nielsen's quarterly Global AdView Pulse report, global advertising grew just 1.9 percent to $76.6 billion from the first quarter of 2012.
A significant part of the world's advertising dollars is wasted because companies are unable to accurately track campaign resonance and reaction. Neuroscience, the study of the brain and nervous system, can address this age-old need.
Media viewing preferences are much like our individual penchants for food—they vary by region. The same is true for how we consume media, and subsequently how much we consume.
2012 closed out on a positive note for the ad industry: globally, ad spend increased 3.2 percent year-over-year to $557 billion. A strong third quarter, which saw growth of 4.3 percent, helped drive the annual uptick. Ad spend growth then receded to a more modest 2.5 percent in the fourth quarter.
See how income and education factor into consumer video-viewing behavior.
Branding in the online medium appears to have come of age, as spending for online brand advertising in 2013 is projected to rival that of direct response advertising.


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Enjoy Less Hassle And Stress When Traveling With These Tips
So, you've booked it. You're ready to execute your traveling plan? Well, now is a great time. You probably have many questions on what you need to know, but don't worry, this article can assist you. Listed below are some tips that will help you get started with your traveling aspirations.
Having earplugs handy while traveling will save your sleep and sanity! Be it on the plane or in your hotel room, the use of earplugs will allow you to shut out at least fifty percent of the noises that will give you a headache, keep you from sleeping, or otherwise highlight travel in a negative way. They are also very cheap so bring plenty.
A plastic shoe organizer over your hotel door can keep you organized. It is difficult to stay organized away from home, with little to no storage space except your suitcase. Put an organizer over your bathroom door when you arrive, the kind with the clear pockets is best. You can use it to store your essentials and keep them where it's easy to locate.
If you will be traveling to a foreign country where English is not the primary language, please make the effort to learn at least a few basic phrases, and make sure your pronunciation is as close as possible to the real thing. If you start out in THEIR language, most non-English speakers will quickly realize that you don't actually speak their tongue, and will meet you more than halfway in a helpful attempt to communicate. Starting out in English, on the other hand, sends the message that they need to communicate on your terms, which is impolite.
Inexpensive travel can seem nearly impossible today. Gas prices are astronomical, and airlines are too expensive for many people. You can still travel cheap if you are willing to take a bus or travel in a car pool with other people. You can search in advance for inexpensive destinations that will make your travel expenses less.
Take your own travel items on the flight. This includes a pillow, blanket, entertainment device and headphones. Bringing these items allows you to be self-sufficient rather than being forced to rely on the airline for your needs. Also consider taking your own food. Airline food prices can be reasonable, but they don't have a very good selection.
When travelling, one important concern is keeping valuables and personal information safe. Before you depart, scan copies of your passport and other IDs and save them digitally somewhere, such as an email account. That way if any important documents disappear, you can access copies in emergency situations. To protect valuables, such as, money or credit cards, split them up between bags or people in the party. That way, if one bag gets stolen, not every valuable disappears with it.
Now you are much more prepared when it comes to traveling. You should now be more prepared for this trip and for future trips! Hopefully, the tips that were given gave you some advice that will help you get started with your traveling, so that you can begin traveling like a pro.


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By DAVE TAYLOR
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Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, the Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate worked a crowded room at Bedford's Little Town & Country restaurant Thursday, Oct. 23. Grimes is challenging U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in the Nov. 4 election.
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Special to The Trimble Banner
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The Trimble Banner
For the second year in a row, a Trimble County teenager will be participating in the historic Dunkin' Donuts Thanksgiving Day Parade, in Philadelphia, Pa.
Fourteen-year-old Haley Wright, Bedford, will appear with an all-American group of cheerleaders from around the country performing dance routines along the 1.4-mile parade route.
The Kentucky Center for Agriculture and Rural Development offers a wide array of business planning services to entrepreneurs, including feasibility studies. Feasibility studies are an important part of fully investigating a potential business idea with a new business starting up or an established business that is looking to expand into a new venture.
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The Carrollton Campus of Jefferson Community Technical College would like to announce the Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester. Students must maintain full time status and a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher to be included.
Home Instead Senior Care serving Trimble, Anderson, Bullitt, Carroll, Franklin, Gallatin, Hardin, Henry, Nelson, Owen, Scott, Shelby, Spencer, Woodford and surrounding counties is conducting free home safety checks as part of National Safety Month to protect the health and well-being of local seniors. Conducted by local senior care experts, the safety checks will be offered throughout the month of June.
By JACOB BLAIR
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August 15 will be a milestone for the Bedford Bash as the community celebrates the event's 25th anniversary.
The annual event originally started with sales at local businesses in 1990, said Jon Dunlap, senior vice president of president of Bedford Loan and Deposit Bank.
The first year, then called "Fantastic Friday," had Payne Crafton and the Sweet River Band performing while Farmhouse Restaurant had a sale on fish and Little Town and Country also sold food at a discount, Dunlap said.
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A ticket to an amazing culture and Spanish language
Uruguay is a country located in the southeastern part of South America. As one of the most economically developed countries in the area, it is totally a uniquely interesting destination to study abroad especially for those who want to discover a new world and learn Spanish – the second most spoken language in the world by the amount of native speakers.
Spanish is the official language, which provides a good opportunity for you to strengthen it. Amiability of Uruguayans can make you very glad about your choice to go there. Many exchange programs in universities or workshops are designed to offer and challenge you in many aspects and help you to experience the local lifestyle.
After going on one semester in Uruguay, a trip to somewhere far from city is ideal to enjoy the stunning coastline with pure white sand and interesting geographical location. Get immersed into different bars, restaurants and shops with your new local friends. Montevideo is a good choice because you won't have to worry about security when you are in one of the safest countries in the region. Because of four distinctive seasons in Montevideo, don't forget to bring a good coat when you come here!
Ranking first in Latin America in quality of living, peace, democracy and "country of the year" in 2013, you should totally trust in Uruguay as a good destination to study abroad. The use of Spanish and hospitability of local friends can help you to improve and get feelings of success about your language skills which can set you on the path for future success.
One could say that football is a way of life in Uruguay. Their national sport is more than just sports for the people in Uruguay. Despite its small size, the country never fails in producing some of the most talented player in the world. Uruguay is the first World Cup winner in football ever – that is in 1930, being also the host nation for the very first World Cup ever. Football fans will find truly unique surroundings for their studies in Uruguay, that's for sure.
Top 3 reasons to study in Uruguay:
- Learning Spanish well in Uruguay is a realistic way to reach almost 500 million native speakers worldwide
- Uruguay offers good quality of life generally considered to be among the highest in Latin America
- You can enjoy the amazing beauty of Uruguay while watching football in very unique atmosphere
Did you know this about Uruguay?
- Education in Uruguay is compulsory for a total of nine years, beginning at the primary level.
- In Uruguay, cows outnumber people by three to one.
- About three quarters of the country is grassland.


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UBS Whistleblower Helps Boston Bombing Victims
Bradley Birkenfeld, the former UBS whistleblower who helped U.S. authorities gain a foothold in their fight against Swiss banking secrecy and received a $104 million government payout and a prison sentence in return, has been committing himself to an entirely different cause lately: people caught up in the Boston Marathon bombings.
According to Mr. Birkenfeld's brother Douglas, Bradley Birkenfeld has been spending a great deal of time working with the Boston Bruins Foundation, a non-profit tied to the National Hockey League team that assists charitable efforts. As part of this work Mr. Birkenfeld has helped victims of the bombing and police officers who confronted the attackers attend recent hockey games, his brother wrote in an email.
The brother, Douglas Birkenfeld, who works as an attorney in Boston, declined to make his brother available to comment.
A Bruins spokesman confirmed that Bradley Birkenfeld is a supporter of the Foundation but declined to offer further details.
Mr. Birkenfeld, a former UBS banker, provided a tremendous boost to U.S. Justice Department efforts to pursue tax evaders by starting to co-operate with authorities in 2007. In 2009 UBS admitted to helping Americans evade taxes, agreed to pay a $780 million fine and handed over details on thousands of account holders. The impact of Mr. Birkenfeld's effort is still being felt today, as the DOJ continues to follow the money and pursue suspected tax evasion at a number of other Swiss banks.
However, Mr. Birkenfeld also pleaded guilty in 2008 to a felony charge related to his role at UBS. He served time in prison before being released late last year. Also last year, he received $104 million in the form of an Internal Revenue Service whistleblower payout.
Douglas Birkenfeld writes that he believes Bradley's "leadership role in starting all of these investigations into the Swiss banks will be recognized in due course."
These days, however, Mr. Birkenfeld may well be more interested in the Bruins' play on the ice—where they're on the verge of eliminating the Toronto Maple in an NHL playoff series.


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Alive After 5 at Jackson Park
Join KMSU in the Alive After 5 music performances to take place in August
On Thursday evenings in late summer Alive After 5 transforms Jackson Park into a festival area with food and beverage vendors along with a live music stage so employees, families, students and individuals can enjoy a summer evening in the City Center
Thanks to the City Center Partnership, there will be musical performances (almost) every Thursday of August for free!
Come and enjoy live entertainment, food, and beverages in Jackson Park (2nd St. & Jackson St.), downtown Mankato.
August 15th - DW3 (high energy local rock band)
August 22nd - West of Aldine (mixed genre, groove band)
August 29th - Mike Munson (picking blues)
In case of RAIN: the event will be moved to the new Second Street Parking Ramp (at Jackson & 2nd St).
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Crisp edges and smooth lines create a running dialogue of epiphanies between sojourners. Create a sparkling atmosphere focused on the present. Define teaches you how to merge boundaries and introduce the atmosphere of today.
Sofa Dimensions: 86.5"L x 30"W x 25.5"H Armchair Dimensions: 29"L x 30"W x 25.5"H Armless Section Dimensions: 23"L x 30"W x 25.5"H Corner Section Dimensions: 51"L x 30"W x 25.5"H Side table Dimensions: 19.5"L x 19.5"W x 14"H Coffee Table Dimensions: 39"L x 27.5"W x 13"H Seat Height: 12"H Armrest Height: 16"H Backrest Height: 13"H


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Dusty Boots Tour
A First Look!
The Crossings at Hanover community is finally complete! Get a first look at this gorgeous new, state of the art assisted living and memory care community. It may be a little dusty as construction has just finished, although our move-in discounts are about to expire so we wanted you to see ALL that The crossings has to offer while there's still time to take advantage of our "Charter Club" incentives.


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I'm Ryan. I'm 33.
I'm the Senior Designer and Brand Manager at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC.
I love Jesus, my lady, my sons, my family, my friends, my job, the south, art, live music, recorded music, porches, hammocks, sunshine, bbq, and experiences worth talking about.
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Canis is a genus containing seven to 10 extant species, including the domestic dog, wolves, coyotes, and jackals, and many extinct species.
Wolves, dogs and dingos[edit]
Wolves, dogs, and dingoes are subspecies of Canis lupus. The original referent of the English word wolf, the Eurasian wolf, is called C. l. lupus to distinguish it from other wolf subspecies, such as the Indian wolf (C. l. pallipes), the Arabian wolf (C. l. arabs), or the Tibetan wolf (C. l. chanco), which are probably more similar to the variety of wolf that was ancestral to the modern dog (C. l. familiaris).[citation needed]
Some experts have suggested some subspecies of C. lupus be considered Canis species distinct from C. lupus.[citation needed] These include Central Asia's Himalayan wolf, and the Indian wolf, as well as the North America's red wolf and eastern wolf.
The dingo (C. l. dingo), from Australasia, and the domestic dog (C. l. familiaris) are also considered subspecies of C. lupus, although they are not commonly referred to or thought of as "wolves".[2]
Coyotes, jackals, and wolves[edit]
C. lupus is but one of many Canis species called "wolves", most of which are now extinct and little known to the general public. One of these, however, the dire wolf, Canis dirus, has gained fame for the thousands of specimens found and displayed at the La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California. The dire wolf is an example of the word "wolf" being applied to a canid other than C. lupus. Other examples include Canis simensis, which has undergone many popular name changes, as its intermediate morphology had caused some to think of it as a jackal or a fox, but current taxonomic and genetic consensus is reflected in its "official name",[clarification needed] the Ethiopian wolf.
Canis species too small to attract the word "wolf" are called coyotes in the Americas and jackals elsewhere. Although these may not be more closely related to each other than they are to C. lupus, they are, as fellow Canis species, all more closely related to wolves and domestic dogs than they are to foxes, maned wolves, or other canids which do not belong to the Canis genus. The word "jackal" is applied to three distinct species of this group: Africa's side-striped (C. adustus), black-backed (C. mesomelas), and golden jackal(C. aureus), which can be found across northern Africa, southwestern and south-central Asia, and the Balkans.
While North America has only one small-sized species, the coyote (C. latrans), it has become very widespread, moving into areas once occupied by wolves. They can be found across much of mainland Canada, in every state of the continental United States, all of Mexico except the Yucatán Peninsula, and the Pacific and central areas of Central America, ranging as far as western Panama.
The name Canis means "dog" in Latin. The word "canine" comes from the adjective form, caninus ("of the dog"), from which the term canine tooth is also derived.[4] The canine family has prominent canine teeth, used for killing their prey. The word canis is cognate to the Greek word kūon (Greek: Κύων) which means "dog".
Gray wolf (Canis lupus) (includes dog and dingo).
Red wolf (Canis rufus) (includes latrans admixture)
Eastern wolf (Canis lupus lycaon) (often includes latrans admixture)
Dire wolf (Canis dirus) (extinct)
Timeline and relationships (Tedford & Wang)[full citation needed]
See also[edit]
- ^ Canis Linnaeus 1758 in The Palaeobiology Database
- ^ Wilson, D. E.; Reeder, D. M., eds. (2005). "Genus Canis". Mammal Species of the World (3rd ed.). Johns Hopkins University Press. ISBN 978-0-8018-8221-0. OCLC 62265494.
- ^ Lindblad-Toh, K.; Wade, C. M.; Mikkelsen, T. S.; Karlsson, E. K.; Jaffe, D. B.; Kamal, M.; Clamp, M.; Chang, J. L.; Kulbokas, E. J.; Zody, M. C.; Mauceli, E.; Xie, X.; Breen, M.; Wayne, R. K.; Ostrander, E. A.; Ponting, C. P.; Galibert, F.; Smith, D. R.; Dejong, P. J.; Kirkness, E.; Alvarez, P.; Biagi, T.; Brockman, W.; Butler, J.; Chin, C. W.; Cook, A.; Cuff, J.; Daly, M. J.; Decaprio, D. et al. (2005). "Genome sequence, comparative analysis and haplotype structure of the domestic dog". Nature 438 (7069): 803–819. Bibcode:2005Natur.438..803L. doi:10.1038/nature04338. PMID 16341006.
- ^ Harper, Douglas. "canine". Online Etymology Dictionary.


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Van Wert, Ohio (PRWEB) August 22, 2014
Braun Ambulances and their Michigan dealer, Kodiak Emergency Vehicles, worked with Allied EMS Systems, Inc. to deliver new units to the organization in July 2014. As a custom ambulance manufacturer with over 40 years of experience, the Braun team worked closely together with Kodiak representatives and Allied EMS Systems, Inc. to meet the customer's detailed specifications. Safety was a top priority for Allied EMS; they wanted a unit that would keep occupants seated and belted while inside working, as well as offer enhanced visibility and functionality on the outside of the ambulance. The result was an emergency vehicle that the manufacturer, dealer, and end-user can be proud of, and one that will safely serve their community for years to come.
The two new units are a Braun Chief XL ambulance model mounted on a GMC 4500 chassis. The inside of the ambulance has three "captain's chairs" with 4-point harnesses. Drawers, cabinets, and electrical control panels can be accessed from the seated positions. There are also seamless Multispec painted walls, brackets to hold down equipment, angled and ceiling mounted LEDs to help prevent shadows on the patient, and a Stryker PowerLoad system.
The outside of the ambulance features a transverse compartment for backboards, so the crew can have access from either side, away from traffic. There is also an O2 compartment sized specifically to fit only the O2 bottle, a sliding door to allow the crew easy access when parked on the shoulder or tight areas, a roll-up door to access the ALS compartment from standing outside of the vehicle, and a reflective graphics package that will catch the eye both day and night.
Michael Wolf, Operations Area Manager for Allied EMS Systems, Inc. in Harbor Springs, Michigan, has been in the Emergency Management Services for the past 21 years. When asked about his experience with working with Braun and Kodiak Emergency Vehicles, Michael said: "The experience was exactly what I expected it to be, perfect. We had our initial meeting with Braun and Kodiak, explained what we wanted to accomplish in regards to safety for our crew and patient, and the team went to work. Ahren Taszreak worked with the Braun engineers to translate all of our needs, and once we received the prints for the vehicles, it was not long until we had them dialed into exactly what we were looking for. It is great to work with an ambulance manufacturer that will design a vehicle to meet our needs - instead of a manufacturer telling us what they think we need."
Chad Brown, VP of Sales and Marketing at Braun Industries, said, "The Allied EMS design, along with some of the Braun standard features such as the all-aluminum fully welded Solid Body, fully Welded-in Aluminum interior cabinetry with rounded corners, and VitalMax interior lighting, gave birth to an ambulance that will keep the occupants safe. It was great to work with Michael Wolf from Allied and Ahren Taszreak from Kodiak Emergency Vehicles during the conception and design of the ambulance. They both have a lot of experience in the industry and it was a delight to see them work with the Braun team to come up with such a great design."
Ahren Taszreak, VP of Sales and Operations for Kodiak Emergency Vehicles – Michigan's Emergency Vehicle Dealer, has the experience of working directly for ambulance and fire truck manufactures and with this experience understands what it takes to translate the customer's needs to Braun's engineers. Mr. Taszreak commented, "Michael from Allied knew exactly what he was looking for and the engineers at Braun quickly produced custom prints to meet these needs. The trucks are just finishing up some of their final prep prior to going into service and I can't wait to hear the feedback from the crew after they have the experience working in the ambulances".
Braun Industries extends a sincere "Thank You" to Allied EMS Systems, Inc. for their business, as well as Kodiak Emergency Vehicles for their exceptional partnership.
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If you'd like more information about the Allied EMS units, or to schedule an interview with Chad Brown, please call Chad at 419-232-7054 or email ChadB(at)BraunAmbulances(dot)com.
About Braun Industries:
Braun Industries, Inc. is a leading emergency vehicle manufacturer that has been designing and building custom ambulances that are "Built for Life" since 1972. Braun's ambulance models offer exclusive innovations such as SolidBody™ Construction, the EZ-Glide™ Sliding Door, the MasterTech™ IV Multiplex Electrical Control System, and the VitalMax™ Lighting System. Braun is a member of the National Truck and Equipment Association (NTEA), the Ambulance Manufacturers Division (AMD), and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA). Their 2014 lineup features seven unique ambulance models, including The Responder, Signature Series, Patriot, Super Chief, Chief XL, Liberty, and Express. The company is headquartered in a 105,000 square foot facility on 13 acres in Van Wert, OH.
For more information, visit http://www.BraunAmbulances.com.
About Kodiak Emergency Vehicles
Kodiak Emergency Vehicles is a subsidiary of Kodiak Emergency Equipment, Inc. and is a family-owned and operated ambulance and fire truck dealership located in Lansing, Michigan. Kodiak is a Michigan "Class-A" licensed dealer (#A003593) and represents only the best in class ambulance and fire apparatus manufacturers. They are partnered with service centers in strategic areas across Michigan to give their customers the option of having local service, and their dedicated sales team is located throughout the state of Michigan. Kodiak Emergency Vehicles – Michigan's Emergency Vehicle Dealer
About Allied EMS Systems, Inc.
Allied EMS Systems, Inc., organized as a 501 ©3 non-profit corporation. They provide compassionate, high quality, pre-hospital emergency medical care to those visiting and residing in portions of Emmet County, Charlevoix County, Mackinac County, Presque Isle County, and Antrim County, Michigan. Each regional facility provides in-house staffed Advanced Life Support response capability and is financially supported by local units of government and managed by Allied EMS Systems, Inc. The organization operates a fleet of 16 custom-designed ambulances.


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We've had a lot of fun at the expense of the New York Times' Corrections section, pointing out how it exposes the lack of basic, high school-level knowledge of history, literature, arithmetic and science on the part of the paper's reporters and editors. Today's Corrections section takes on the mysteries of geometry:
The Keeping Score column in SportsSunday on Jan. 23, about a mathematical formula for projecting the winner of the Super Bowl, misstated the application of the Pythagorean theorem, which the formula resembles. The theorem determines the length of the third side of a right triangle when the length of the two other sides is known; it is not used to determine the sum of the angles in a right triangle.
The Times is still searching for the elusive "formula" that governs the sum of the angles of a triangle.
Remember: These people think they are entitled to exercise power because they're smarter than you!
UPDATE: Reader Paul Schlick offers to help the Times learn geometry:
In an attempt to help the MSM improve, here is some correction boilerplate the Times could use that might help them remember the intricacies of geometry:
Since our reporters and editors are often 'obtuse' we have an 'acute' problem getting the facts 'right'. Thus we must again do a '180', this time with regard to …
(insert current correction here)
While some see as hypocrisy our approach to certain issues from differing 'angles' depending on which 'side' at the moment supports our ideology, we prefer the term 'triangulation.'
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Every Time You Make a Step Forward One Panda Dies
Blogs, bloggers, blogging…. Everything is about search engine optimization… In the beginning there were only blogs. In those days there was still freedom. You were able to write about anything you wanted to. You had visitors, you had readers, and you had fun. It was easier to pop up as a search result. There were no recommendations for minimal word count in a post. Your path was as bright in the past as your doubts are dark now.
Panda came and won. Penguin followed him to execute the remaining victims. After the two beasts, Hummingbird buried the corpses. One thing you shouldn't forget: they are animals and you are the hunter. You have to defend your territory. You have to defend your blog. I know: it's almost impossible to win this war, yet it being fought by some heroes out there.
Your path is written by the elders. Every time you make a step forward, one panda dies.
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No man can give these beasts the lesson they deserve. All you can do is defend your blog.
You need to think as a panda when fighting against Panda. Slow down, take a deep breath. Do it again and again until the resolution comes and you arrive at the final truth:
- The Panda will never rush, and so you shouldn't either.
- You have time to get backlinks to your blog.
- And the most important thing: the Panda will never cry.
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What About the Penguin?
Ingrained herd behavior makes them strong. One penguin is not dangerous, but they are legion.
You and your friends can fight against the horde if you are in a blog community. People are stronger in groups and groups can make a legion. Hunt down the lonely penguins first. Observe their behavior.
If you are able to hunt down one penguin, then you can conquer the horde. It's just a matter of time.
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Why Should I Fear the Hummingbird?
You don't have to fear them if you can combat Panda and Penguin. Hummingbird is simply creating the magic around the two main beasts. Do not worry about it.
The Hummingbird can't hurt you if you can beat the Panda and the Penguin.
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Please note: No animals were hurt while writing this post. This post is about Google algorithm updates: Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird.


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Almost 30 years after the murders, I spoke to a man whom I believed to be Carter's nephew. He refused to acknowledge (or deny) his kinship. I called Ericka Huggins, the widow of the other Panther killed that day. She asked me how I got her telephone number and hung up on me in less than a minute. The mothers of Herod's victims must have felt this way.
"Geronimo" Pratt took over as the leader of the Los Angeles chapter of the Black Panther party after Carter's murder. A 1970 FBI memo reads that "constant consideration is given to the possibility of the utilization of counterintelligence measures with efforts being directed toward neutralizing Pratt as an effective BPP functionary." Pratt was convicted of murder in 1972 based on the false testimony of Julius Butler, an FBI informant. Pratt's conviction was overturned in 1997, after he had spent 27 years behind bars. Hoover, describing another Cointelpro operation, explains that the "purpose of counterintelligence action is to disrupt BPP and it is immaterial whether facts exist to substantiate the charge."
Of course, one might think that it is only meet that a government police force crack down on a supposedly violent group by any means necessary, especially if it is "the greatest threat to the internal security of the country", as Hoover called the Panthers. However, it was not because of their guns (always legally held and handled) that he deemed them so: it was because of the Panthers' Free Breakfasts for Children program. As Hoover chides an FBI agent: "You state that the Bureau under the CIP should not attack programs of community interest such as the BPP 'Breakfast for Children'. You state that this is because many prominent 'humanitarians', both white and black, are interested in the program as well as churches which are actively supporting it. You have obviously missed the point."
So if the Panthers were not crazy thugs, why do we have this view of them today? Hoover directed his agents to "prevent militant black nationalist groups and leaders from gaining respectability, by discrediting them ... to the white community." My favorite Cointelpro operation is the one dealing with coloring books: The FBI created children's coloring books showing blacks murdering whites, ostensibly made by the Black Panther party to indoctrinate black children at Panther schools, so that whites and "moderate" blacks would be repulsed by these radicals.
Which brings us back to King. No doubt this week, much will be made of the FBI's snooping on King, and King's alleged sexual escapades. What will not be thought about much in America is that the primary source for this questionable information was Hoover, who ironically called King a "notorious liar" at a 1964 press conference and was even so petty as to try to stop a university from giving King an honorary degree.
A report compiled by the US Congress quotes from a March 28, 1968 FBI memo: "A sanitation strike has been going on in Memphis for some time. Martin Luther King Jr today led a march composed of 5,000 to 6,000 people. ... As the march developed, acts of violence and vandalism broke out." The memo continues: "This clearly demonstrates that acts of so-called nonviolence advocated by King cannot be controlled. The same thing could happen in his planned massive civil disobedience for Washington in April."
One week later, King was dead.
When Britons ask why the American peace movement is so weak, the answer is Cointelpro. In all, the US government spent about $100m (almost $550m or £275m in today's currency) destabilizing or destroying black, indigenous and left-wing movements in America, and their potential future leadership.
The messiah did not rise again.
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Preventing the rise of a 'messiah'
By Jonathan David Farley, The Guardan
Forty years ago today, a bullet severed the spine of a man whom many the world over thought of as a prince. We have all seen the picture of the hotel balcony where that prince stood, and fell, surrounded by his entourage, all pointing - presumably, in the direction from which the bullet came.
All but one.
One man was not standing, not pointing, but kneeling by Martin Luther King's body, presumably checking to see if - or that - he was dead. That man, Merrell McCullough, was an undercover police officer who had infiltrated King's circle. According to Time magazine, he worked for the Central Intelligence Agency, at least as far back as 1974.
What interest could an intelligence agency have in a man who plainly believed only in peace? In August 1967, four months after King called the US government the "greatest purveyor of violence in the world today," three months after 30 members of the Black Panther party marched, armed, into the California state capitol and onto the front pages of newspapers worldwide, J Edgar Hoover, the head of America's domestic law enforcement agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, issued the following directive: "The purpose of this new counterintelligence endeavour is to expose, disrupt, misdirect, discredit or otherwise neutralize the activities of black-nationalist, hate-type organizations and groupings, their leadership, spokesmen, membership and supporters."
By "hate-type organizations", Hoover explained that he meant "such groups as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, [King's] Southern Christian Leadership Conference ... the Congress of Racial Equality and the Nation of Islam", the group Malcolm X belonged to until shortly before his 1965 murder. In February 1968, there was a massive demonstration in support of the then-imprisoned leader of the Black Panthers, and Stokely Carmichael and H Rap Brown merged SNCC with the Panthers. Hoover issued another directive: "Prevent the rise of a 'messiah' who could unify and electrify the militant black nationalist movement. Malcolm X might have been such a 'messiah'... . Martin Luther King, Stokely Carmichael, and [Nation of Islam leader] Elijah Muhammed [sic] all aspire to this position ... . King could be a very real contender for this position should he abandon his supposed 'obedience' to 'white, liberal doctrines' (nonviolence)."
According to another declassified FBI memo, shortly afterward the FBI proposed having "a carbon copy of [an] informant report reportedly written by Carmichael to the CIA carefully deposited in the automobile of a close black nationalist friend. ... It is hoped that when the informant report is read it will help promote distrust between Carmichael and the black community." FBI agents called Carmichael's mother, falsely telling her that Black Panthers were out to kill her son. Soon after, Carmichael left the country.
While the guns that killed Malcolm X were held by black hands, we now know that his bodyguard the day he was shot was an undercover police agent, who later infiltrated the New York chapter of the Black Panther party and charged many of its leaders with various crimes. (The "Panther 21" were acquitted of all terrorism charges, but during their two-year incarceration the chapter fell apart.)
Panther bodyguards had a habit of not doing a very good job. The 21-year-old leader of the Panthers' Chicago chapter, Fred Hampton, was murdered by Chicago police after they raided his home at 4:45 the morning of December 4, 1969. Police fired a hundred rounds into the building, most directed toward Hampton's bedroom. Hampton's personal bodyguard, William O'Neal, had drawn a floor plan of the house for the authorities. "It is felt," an FBI agent wrote to Hoover after the killing, "that this information is of considerable value in consideration of a special payment for informant requested in re Chicago letter." (O'Neal was paid $300 by the FBI after the Hampton murder. In 1982, the city of Chicago paid the families of the survivors of the raid and its two victims $1.85m.)
Sometimes the FBI kept its hands clean when playing dirty tricks. In southern California, Ron Karenga's US organization was vying for power with the Black Panther party, whose Los Angeles chapter was led by Bunchy Carter. Under the heading "Tangible results", one FBI memo reads: "Shootings, beatings and a high degree of unrest continues to prevail in the ghetto area of southeast San Diego. Although no specific counterintelligence action can be credited with contributing to this over-all situation, it is felt that a substantial amount of the unrest is directly attributable to this program." The memo goes on to propose a further action that "In view of the recent killing of BPP member Sylvester Bell ... will assist in the continuance of the rift between BPP and US." On January 17, 1969, Bunchy Carter and another Panther were murdered by two US members on the campus of the University of California at Los Angeles.
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King's launches an online magazine
King's has launched a new online magazine called King's Review. The magazine will bring together academic expertise and current affairs journalism, and so offer more in-depth articles than would be possible without a base in academia.
It will provide broad and timely coverage of important world issues while maintaining the rigour of a peer-reviewed journal.
The first issue contains contributions from current King's members. Future issues will also contain pieces by expert writers from beyond the King's community. In the first issue:
- Jonas Tinius on Europe-wide cuts to the arts
- Nicholas Mulder on the security state's threat to democracy
- Ryan Rafaty on the university investments that are damaging our environment
- Dana Smith on the official pathologisation of normal behaviours
- Pedro Spivakovsky-Gonzalez on the consequences of the Arab Spring
The magazine is bi-monthly and you can read it at kingsreview.co.uk.
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Agenda of 2nd AMM gathering – a sample of this Association's topics of discussion and speakers.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Malibu Beach with Jason Statham!
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley gets her feet wet while spending time at the beach on Friday (December 27) in Malibu, Calif.
The 26-year-old supermodel was joined by her boyfriend Jason Statham and two of their dogs.
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Veg fried rice recipe with video – Delicious, flavorful and quick to make! There are so many ways a fried rice can be made. Chinese fried rice, schezwan style, egg fried rice, chicken fried rice are some of the most common ones from the Indo chinese cuisine. This vegetable fried rice is an easy one to follow, can be made with any sauce one likes. It can be made in a jiffy with basic ingredients and rice.
Chinese Restaurants serve veg fried rice that often taste different from one another. The few ingredients that are used in almost all recipes is the monosodium glutamate called as ajjinomotto and the olive oil or sesame oil.
Ajjinomotto lends a different taste and flavor to the rice that dominates every other ingredient that is used. Due to the controversies associated with it, I do not suggest or use it for any of my foods. You can still make a very good vegetable fried rice with out it.
What vegetables do you put in fried rice?
To make veg fried rice, you can use your favorite veggies like corn, baby corn, beans, bell pepper, spring onions, peas, carrots,mushroom and cabbage too. We love using cabbage but it is optional. If you have a dislike towards it you can skip. But fresh tender shredded cabbage lends a unique flavor that one can find in restaurants served fried rice.
This recipe can be altered to suit your taste, make an Chinese style fried rice by using soya sauce or use peri peri sauce to make a hot spicy peri peri rice. It can also be made using only vinegar, typically a simple Indian style fried rice.
Health tips on using Soya sauce:
Soya sauce if used in moderation is said to be healthy, hence do not include it often in your diet as it is high in sodium may cause health issues.
While buying soya sauce choose one that is labelled as naturally brewed or traditionally brewed other ways of making soya sauce uses harsh chemicals which cause side effects in the long run.
Also check the ingredients, some soya sauce come with MSG (ajinomotto) included in it. Do not buy such bottles.
Soya is a hormone disrupter, so use with caution especially for kids.
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Veg fried rice recipe
Veg fried rice recipe | How to make vegetable fried rice recipe
Ingredients (240 ml cup used)
Ingredients for fried rice
- 2 cups rice long grain
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Soya sauce (about 2 to 3 tsp, use to suit your taste)
- ¾ to 1 tbsp vinegar (apple cider or white vinegar)
- Salt as needed
- ½ tsp pepper coarsely crushed
Veggies for fried rice recipe
- ¼ cup carrots chopped finely
- ¼ cup bell peppers or capsicum chopped finely
- ¼ cup beans chopped finely
- ¼ cup Cabbage (or 3 to 4 tbsp chopped )
- ¼ cup Spring onions (or 3 to 4 tbsp chopped )
Optional ingredients (skip if you don't have)
- 1 green chili slit
- 8 sprigs celery chopped finely
- ¼ cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 star anise
- 1 strand mace
How to make the recipe
Preparation for fried rice recipe
Wash rice till the water runs clear. Soak it for at least 10 mins.
Bring 8 to 10 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Then drain the water from the rice and add it to the boiling water.
Pour 1 tsp oil. This prevents the rice from turning sticky.
Cook rice till al dente. Rice must not be mushy but has to be grainy.
- Drain off the rice to a colander. Cool it.
While the rice cools, chop the veggies, garlic and other ingredients.
How to make fried rice
Heat a wok with oil on the highest flame.
Add chopped garlic and sauté till they get fried slightly. If you wish to use mace and star anise you can use. They lend a wonderful flavour.
Next put in all the chopped veggies and fry for a min or two.
If you like very crunchy bell peppers add it in the next step. You can also add in half tsp sugar to cut down the pungent taste from vinegar.
- To make Indian fried rice recipe just add vinegar to the wok. To make Chinese style, add to the wok soya sauce, vinegar, salt.
Add rice and pepper powder. Mix everything well and fry for 2 mins.
Garnish veg fried rice with fresh chopped spring onions.
Recipe Video
Video of veg fried rice recipe
Recipe Notes
Notes for veg fried rice recipe
A Chinese wok lends the best flavor to the rice. Even a cast iron skillet works good.
Rice must be fried on the highest flame or heat. That lends a smoky flavor to the rice
Do not use mushy rice.
Refrigerated rice can be used.
You can make variations to this by adding some schezwan sauce
You can also stir in an egg after frying the veggies.
You may like pair few sides with this fried rice.
Veg manchurian
Chilli paneer
Chilli chicken
Crispy chilli chicken
Chilli potato
Chicken manchurian
Preparation for veg fried rice recipe
1. Soak rice for 10 to 20 mins and cook in lot of water with few drops oil, till al dente but not mushy.Grains must be separated.
2. Drain off the rice to a colander and cool it. While the rice cooks, chop all the veggies.
How to make veg fried rice recipe
(to cook on high flame and do not overcook the veggies as they lose the crunch)
3. Heat oil in a wok on the highest flame, If you don't have a wok, use a wide pan. Add garlic sauté till you get an aroma. If you wish to use spices, you can add a single strand of mace and star anise now and fry for a min. This is optional but gives the authentic chinese cuisine flavors.
4. Add all chopped vegetables and fry for 2 minutes.
5. Next add sugar if you like. Using sugar keeps the veggies color intact.
6. For making Indian fried rice just add vinegar and salt. To make chinese style, add soya sauce, vinegar and salt. You can also add red chili sauce as needed and this is optional.There is already salt added in the sauces, so take care not to add too much.
7. When the sauce bubbles, add rice and pepper.You can even sprinkle pepper powder fresh before serving.
8. Toss, Mix, fry for 2 to 3 mins. Adjust more of less sauce now to suit your taste. Remember the entire cooking process should happen on the highest flame. Otherwise the moisture from the veggies can make the rice mushy.
Garnish fried rice with spring onions.


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Hydraulic redistribution by two semi-arid shrub species: implications for Sahelian agro-ecosystems
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Kizito, Fred; Dragila, M. I.; Sene, M.; Brooks, J. R.; Meinzer, F. C.; Diedhiou, I.; Diouf, M.; Lufafa, A.; Dick, R. P.; Selker, J.; Cuenca, R. 2012. Hydraulic redistribution by two semi-arid shrub species: implications for Sahelian agro-ecosystems. Journal of Arid Environments, 83:69-77. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jaridenv.2012.03.010
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Hydraulic redistribution is the process of passive water movement from deeper moist soil to shallower dry soil layers using plant roots as conduits. Results from this study indicate that this phenomenon exists among two shrub species (Guiera senegalensis and Piliostigma reticulatum) that co-exist with annual food crops in Sahelian agro-ecosystems. Real-time measurements were conducted for soil water content, soil water potential and microclimate variables notably; air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, precipitation and solar irradiance. Additionally, sap flow measurements were conducted in shrub roots using the thermal dissipation technique on intact and coppiced shrubs. Monthly predawn leaf water potential was measured using a portable pressure chamber. Soil water potential (Js) at the 20 cm depth declined significantly during the dry season with diel changes in Js of 0.6 to 1.1 MPa. These variations were attributed to passive water release from shrub roots resulting in overnight rewetting of drier upper soil layers. Sap flow measurements on tap and lateral shrub roots indicated daily reversals in the direction of flow. During the peak of the dry season, both positive (toward shrub) and negative (toward soil) flows were observed in lateral shrub roots with sap flow in the lateral roots frequently negative at night and rapidly becoming positive soon after sunrise. The negative sap flow at night in superficial lateral roots and the periodic positive flow in the descending tap roots were indicative of hydraulic redistribution. Hydraulic redistribution may be an important mechanism for drought stress avoidance while maintaining plant physiological functions in both shrubs and neighboring annuals in water-limited environments.
SubjectsAGROECOSYSTEMS; SOIL WATER CONTENT; SOIL MOISTURE; FOOD CROPS; MICROCLIMATE;
RegionsWEST AFRICA
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In the wee hours arrived a big baby, the first of 2013.
At 4:37 a.m. on Jan. 1, Ayden Tyler Niemela was born to Hailey Niemela of Bingen at Providence Hood River Memorial, making the 10-pound, 12-ounce tyke the First Baby of the Year at Providence.
Four hours later, and four pounds lighter, came June Tillinghast, at 6 pounds, 10 ounces, 20 inches long, at 8:11 a.m., born to Tova and Richard Tillinghast of Snowden, Wash. June joins a brother, Che, 6.
Ayden was due on Dec. 29, Hailey said, adding that she woke up at 4 a.m. on Dec. 31 and immediately knew baby was on his way. At 22 inches long, Ayden was born 24½ hours later.
"I think it's amazing, honestly, because my grandma kept telling me, 'It's going to be a New Year's baby,' and I said, 'Grandma, he's not going to be a New Year's Baby, he's so big already, and I doubt it.' And, well, I guess he was!"
Dotty Niemela, Hailey's grandmother, said, "As soon as we found out, we said, 'That's alright: 12:01 New Year's Day.' Well, 4:37 is close enough!"
Hailey's mother, Traci Latta, calls her grandson "the famous 10-pounder."
"I'm proud to be a mommy," Hailey said. "I'm only 16 and I delivered this ... elephant! Apparently it's been a while since they've (Providence) delivered a baby this big."
Ayden's middle name honors his Uncle Tyler, 12, Hailey's younger brother. Art Niemela is great-grandfather, "a long line of born and raised in White Salmon," Dotty said. Other family members include stepfather Doug Latta and stepsister Alexis Latta.
The Providence maternity staff also assisted in a birth at 10:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
"We were kind of thinking it might be the first baby of the New Year, and that would be so funny," Richard Tillinghast said.
"It's beautiful and wonderful, and very exciting the start of a new chapter, a new era," Tova said of being the mother of a New Year's baby.
Richard, who writes and performs music in the Gorge with the group One Hum, said Che is a singer as well.
"We have a new CD coming out and he sings on it," and mom sings and plays cello. "We play music together quite a bit."
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STOCKTON - About two dozen people gathered on a downtown Stockton street Thursday evening to protest the 2010 officer-involved shooting of James Rivera and others who have been shot by police.
STOCKTON - About two dozen people gathered on a downtown Stockton street Thursday evening to protest the 2010 officer-involved shooting of James Rivera and others who have been shot by police.
The protest took place a day after officers wounded a man who allegedly opened fire on police with a high-powered assault rifle at August Knodt Elementary School in Weston Ranch. Two men Thursday held up a sign that said "(Expletive) the police," while others chanted: "No justice, no peace."
Protesters handed out fliers, held up graphic images of Rivera's bullet-riddled body and briefly obstructed traffic near North El Dorado Street and East Weber Avenue before marching toward Janet Leigh Plaza and the Weber Point Events Center. Some argued with police when they were instructed to stay out of the street.
Rivera was 16 when he was fatally shot by police July 22, 2010. Authorities claimed Rivera was driving a stolen van that was involved in a high-speed pursuit.
Dionne Smith, Rivera's mother, said Thursday's protest was an impromptu gathering that will be followed by a larger protest later this summer. Smith said she is demanding an independent investigation into the shooting that killed her son, police dash-camera video of the shooting, dispatch communication records and police reports related to the shooting.
"We're going to have another major shutdown of Stockton, because we're not going anywhere," she said. "This city is corrupt. The police are corrupt. The district attorney is corrupt. The mayor is corrupt. Nobody gets held accountable. Everything gets brushed under the rug, and nobody ever does anything about it. ... This is not the end. It's just the beginning."
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By Mike Leone
April 4, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Hartford, OH)…After snowmobile races in January and an Enduro and open practice in March, it's time to get the 83rd anniversary season officially started at Sharon Speedway! This Saturday (April 7) is the return of "Steel Valley Thunder" featuring the Governor Insurance Agency DIRTcar Big-Block Modifieds, Barris Supply FASTRAK Late Models, Summit Racing Equipment E-Mods, Gibson Insurance Agency Stock Cars, HTMA/Precise Racing Products Econo Mods, and the DeForest Used Auto Parts Mini Stocks. Race time is 7 p.m.
Following the 2010 season, Sharon made some changes to its weekly Saturday night card and created the new "Steel Valley Thunder" program. After a successful 2011, those same five divisions will return in addition to the Econo Mods that joined the Saturday program last August.
"We're very excited about the upcoming season," acknowledged third year GM Dave Willoughby. "We were very pleased with the 2011 season and I'm even more positive about 2012. We expect strong car counts in all of our divisions. Last year the Modifieds and Stock Cars were down slightly, but I feel confident of an uptick in both of their counts this season. The early registration, car count at practice, and other indicators have been encouraging."
The Big-Block Modifieds will again headline the weekly program and will once again be sponsored by Governor Insurance Agency in 2012. The western Pennsylvania/eastern Ohio area still only has two weekly big-block tracks for the upcoming season. Over the offseason, it was announced that Sharon will join with Friday night track Lernerville Speedway and will operate as a DIRTcar-sanctioned speedway for the Modifieds. This will get both speedways on the same set of rules and offer additional bonus monies and point funds throughout the season.
Rex King enters the 2012 season in search of his third straight title, which hasn't happened since Tim Doran conquered the championship from 1997-1999. The Bristolville, Ohio driver is coming off a big season, which included five victories to move him into a tie for second on the all-time win list with recently inducted hall of fame racer Bob Kraus at 39.
Despite being shutout of victory lane in 2011, Jim Weller, Jr., the 2000 and 2004 champion, still sits fourth on the all-time win list at 23. Two of King's biggest threats are tied for sixth on the list in Kevin Bolland and Jim Rasey, who have 18 wins apiece.
Both 2008 champion Dave Murdick and regional standout Jeremiah Shingledecker have stated their intention of competing at Sharon on pretty much a regular basis in 2012 with the move to DIRT. After taking a year off, 2007 champion Del Rougeux, Jr. is expected back out later this season. Jerry Higbie, Jr. has piloted the #20D on several occasions since Rougeux stepped away to handle the family business after the passing of his father.
Other top runners sure to be in the mix include Dean Pearson, who is coming off a fabulous 2011 that included a pair of victories, 11-time Sharon winner Rob Kristyak, two-time 2011 winner Rex King, Jr., Brad Rapp, Kevin Hoffman, and more.
The FASTRAK Late Models exceeded all expectations in 2011 as Sharon averaged the highest FASTRAK car count in the nation with 29 per event. Barris Supply will back as the divisional sponsor for the second straight year. The competition level was amazing last year with 13 different winners. In fact, in the 28 races run all-time at Sharon there have been 16 different winners.
The 2011 $30,000 FASTRAK Grand National Champion was Mike Pegher, Jr. and he currently leads the win list with five victories. Pegher will be at Sharon several times throughout the season along with three-time National Weekly Series and Northeast Touring Series Champion Max Blair, who has three wins. Sharon has been one of the few tracks in the region that Blair seems to struggle at.
Third-year racer Joe Martin took a liking to Sharon in 2011 winning the first two features and three of his first four starts as the up and coming racer sits second on the list with four wins. Two-time winner Josh Double, also of Bristolville, Ohio, will look to defend his title as he makes his season debut Saturday.
FASTRAK will have a huge season at Sharon as the Northeast Touring Series comes to town for a record six visits beginning with the two-day Bill Emig Memorial "Wild Card Weekend" on Saturday and Sunday Memorial Day Weekend. Those two events will each pay $1,500 to-win in addition to a $1,500 point fund.
The NE Touring Series will return on June 23 for the $2,000 to-win Gary Knollinger Memorial then again on July 21 for the $2,000 to-win Sweeney Chevrolet GM 604 Engine Giveaway Night. On August 18 not only will $1,500 be up for grabs for the winner, but the inaugural "Manufacturers Night" will see some $15,000 in products and certificates be given away. The final event will be on September 16 for the "Apple Festival Nationals".
A reminder to all FASTRAK racers that the FT400 tire is required on the right rear for all Weekly Series events at Sharon. The FT200 will be permitted for all of the Northeast Touring events.
The E-Mod division has had quite a resurgence the past two seasons with strong car counts and B mains on most nights. In fact, the E-Mods averaged just under FASTRAK at 27 per show in 2011. Summit Racing Equipment has moved up from the Econo Mods to sponsor the E-Mods in 2012.
After three straight championships for Carl McKinney from 2002-2004, there had been a different champion each of the past six years including Bill Thomas, Russ Dunn, Howard Fraley, Alan Dellinger, Scott Stiffler, and Jeff Johnson; however, McKinney ended that streak in 2011 as he captured his fourth title.
No one is anywhere near Dellinger's mark of 86 victories in the division and the Hermitage, Pa. driver will be back behind the wheel of the Bootie Petsko-owned #00 as he hopes to get closer to the century mark. Stiffler (16), Johnson (14), and Dunn (13) are the next three in line on the win list.
Sharon has always been blessed with one of the region's highest weekly Stock Car counts. Sharon continues to be one of the only tracks in the region that requires the 8" tires. While the car counts were down in 2010 and part of 2011, counts grew in late season and the prospects look strong in 2012 with several new racers and some others returning to the Hartford, Ohio oval in the Gibson Insurance Agency-sponsored division.
Like the E-Mods, the Stock all-time winner is Alan Dellinger; however, the 65-time victor and two-time champion is not likely to be a competitor in the division in 2012. That should make things very interesting.
As it was, the competition level was very tough in 2011 with eight different winners. Sitting third on the all-time win list is Steve D'Apolito. The Boardman, Ohio racer owns 31 career wins and an impressive four championships despite competing at Mercer Raceway Park in 2008-2010. D'Apolito's trusty $3,000 GM 602 crate engine will be back to take on the challengers.
The two-barrel Econo Mod division debuted in 2010 on the bi-weekly "Friday Night Thunder" program and continued until that program was discontinued at the end of July 2011. They in turn were moved over to Saturday night racing at that point where they began to experience record car counts. Hoosier Tire Mid-Atlantic (HTMA) and Precise Racing Products will back the growing division.
In 2010, Junior Mechling won his first feature in 16 years and last year the Warren, Ohio 60-year-old won the championship without winning a race! Mechling hopes to get back in victory lane in 2012 in a division that very affordable and has attracted veteran and young teenage racers alike.
Rounding out the program will be the popular front-wheel-drive, four-cylinder division known as the Mini Stocks. DeForest Used Auto Parts will be the new divisional sponsor. The question will be can anyone stop defending champion Bill Fuchs. The likeable Greenville, Pa. resident won a track-high 10 features to take over the division's all-time lead at 13.
Fuchs' toughest competitor is Mike Scharba, who is just one win back at 12 checkered flags; however, Scharba was just a part-time competitor in 2011. Lucas Sprouse, who finished second to Fuchs in points in 2011, found victory lane for the first time in his career last season. Sprouse is already off to a strong start as he won opening night at Mercer last Saturday.
Registration forms, payoffs, divisional and track rules, and more are all available under the Driver tab on the website at SharonSpeedway.com. Pits open at 4 p.m. on Saturday with the grandstands at 5 and racing at 7 p.m. Adult admission is $13, while children 13 and under are free. Pit passes are $25.
Sharon Speedway is owned by the Blaney, Weller, and Kirila Families and is a 3/8-mile dirt track located on Custer-Orangeville Road in Hartford, Ohio near the intersection of Routes 7 & 305. For more information, check out the website at www.sharonspeedway.com or call 330-772-5481. Become a fan of Sharon Speedway on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sharonspeedway and follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sharonspdwy.


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Acinetobacter baumannii is a pleomorphic aerobic gram-negative bacillus (similar in appearance to Haemophilus influenzae on Gram stain) commonly isolated from the hospital environment and hospitalized patients. A baumannii is a water organism and preferentially colonizes aquatic environments. This organism is often cultured from hospitalized patients' sputum or respiratory secretions, wounds, and urine. In a hospital setting, Acinetobacter commonly colonizes irrigating solutions and intravenous solutions.
Acinetobacter species have low virulence but are capable of causing infection in organ transplants and febrile neutropenia. Most Acinetobacter isolates recovered from hospitalized patients, particularly those recovered from respiratory secretions and urine, represent colonization rather than infection. Care must be exercised in determining whether the isolate is due to colonization or is truly causing infection. Multiple factors tend to increase the risk for acquiring an Acinetobacter infection, including prior antibiotic exposure, intensive care unit admission, use of a central venous catheter, and mechanical ventilation or hemodialysis use.
When Acinetobacter infections occur, they usually involve organ systems that have a high fluid content (eg, respiratory tract, CSF, peritoneal fluid, urinary tract). These infections may occur as outbreaks rather than isolated cases of nosocomial pneumonia. Infections may complicate continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) or cause catheter-associated bacteruria. The presence of Acinetobacter isolates in respiratory secretions in intubated patients may represent colonization. Acinetobacter pneumonias occur in outbreaks and are usually associated with colonized respiratory-support equipment or fluids. The 2005 IDSA guidelines for hospital-acquired pneumonia discuss the role of Acinetobacter as a cause of nosocomial pneumonia. Nosocomial meningitis may occur in colonized neurosurgical patients with external ventricular drainage tubes. [1, 2]
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Acinetobacter commonly colonizes patients in the intensive care setting. Acinetobacter colonization is particularly common in patients who are intubated and in those who have multiple intravenous lines or monitoring devices, surgical drains, or indwelling urinary catheters. Acinetobacter infections are uncommon and occur almost exclusively in hospitalized patients.
Although Acinetobacter is primarily a colonizer in the hospital environment, it occasionally causes infection. Mortality and morbidity resulting from A baumannii infection relate to the underlying cardiopulmonary immune status of the host rather than the inherent virulence of the organism.
Mortality and morbidity rates in patients who are very ill with multisystem disease are increased because of their underlying illness rather than the superimposed infection with Acinetobacter.
Acinetobacter infection has no known racial predilection.
Acinetobacter infection has no known sexual predilection.
Acinetobacter infection has no known predilection for age.
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I don't know how should I feel. I don't know how is it to be loved again and to love again. I don't even know how to like again. As I told you on the last call that I am going on a date. Yes, I did. And, I don't know how to feel about it.
Shall I tell you how funny was he or shall I tell you that he never hesitated to speak his heart out?
We went to this bowling game and it didn't feel like an awkward getting to know each other kind of date. It was like two friends chilling and making fun of each other. I used to think 1000 times before I would tell speak to a guy but with him, I didn't need to think. When I entered the car and said,"I probably smell like chicken." and he replied, "Yeah! You definitely smell like chicken but not grilled chicken." I could just tell him whatever I want and not regret it. When I bowled my turn and turned around he didn't hesitate to accept that he was checking my butt. I don't regret that I went on a date with him. I don't regret that it has been all day and he hasn't text me. I have no regret attached about yesterday. It was funny how he guessed my shoe size and all I did was gave him a goofy smile. You can't imagine I bowled pretty well. I thought I would be the one whose scores will be zero but then I scored 5 to 6 points less than him. And, on the second match, I literally won because I cheated. Whenever he would be ready to bowl, I would just drag my foot to the red line so that his score would count as foul and then he would make his funny face and carry me back to the bench and make me sit like a 3-year-old baby. People who were beside us they would just laugh about how childish we acted while we were typing each other names on the screen. I would fight with him and name him 'a loser' and he would erase my whole name and type 'super loser.'
But, it kind of scared me when he walked ahead of me not even turning back. It scared the shit out of me when he kissed me. And, I knew I wasn't a great kisser. But an awkward one. It didn't scare me when said he was checking my butt but it scared me when he said that I have a sexy body. It didn't scare me when he touched my nakedness but it scared me when he hugged my naked body and said,"I wanna know more about you." It scared me when he hugged me tight and said he wanted to know me even more. He wanted to know my existence, my place, my culture and most especially me.
Love S.