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HANG TIME HEADQUARTERS — Rarely has one dunk seemed like such a revelation.
But in the case of Brooklyn Nets point guard Deron Williams, his first dunk of the season (above) is an indicator that he is ready to resume his elite point guard ways at just the right time for the Nets.
The playoffs are just a couple of weeks away and the Nets are getting their All-Star point guard back from the ankle issues that have plagued him since the summer.
If you need proof that the dunk (and what it signifies) was a big deal, just look at the reaction of the Nets' bench. They went crazy when Williams used a crossover to break down the Cavs' Wayne Ellington and slip past him for the one-handed jam. It reminded me why Williams has always occupied a spot alongside Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, Tony Parker, Derrick Rose and Russell Westbrook in the discussion of the best point guards in the league.
"When he's right, he's as good as anybody in the league," a Western Conference scout said. "And there is no doubt he's back in great shape and leaner and quicker than he was earlier this season. He's looked great recently."
The 20 pounds Williams has shed since the All-Star break helped rescue him from what was shaping up to be the worst of his eight seasons in the league. He went into All-Star weekend averaging 16.7 ppg and 7.6 apg while shooting 41 percent and 35 percent from 3-point range, all while laboring his way through his 36 minutes a night on those damaged ankles.
Cortisone shots that began in October didn't help initially, but after combining those shots with platelet-rich plasma injections to both ankles, helped turn things around for the Nets' catalyst and leader.
In the 21 games since the break, Williams is playing much better. He's scoring at a higher clip (22.2 ppg) and shooting it much better overall (47 percent) and from deep (43 percent) as the Nets have stabilized things and ready for a first-round playoff challenge that could see them hosting the Atlanta Hawks.
"I think it's a combination of everything," Williams told Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News about his second half resurgence. "I'm able to do extra work now, things I wasn't able to do before (because of the pain). All I could do is play games. I couldn't put extra shots up. I just had to go home."
The longer Williams keeps up his current play, the longer it's going to take for someone to send the Nets home in the playoffs.


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The UAB Department of Music will host a presentation of "60x60," the 2012 Presenters mix, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, in UAB's Mary Culp Hulsey Recital Hall, 950 13th St. South.
"60x60" features 60 works, by 60 artists, each 60 seconds long, and offers a diversity of styles for a fast-speed, one-of-a-kind performance. The electroacoustic project is presented continuously in a one-hour performance synchronized with an analog clock, without interruption. "60x60" offers something different every minute. Music includes contemporary, neo-romantic, neo-classic, text-sound, ambient, environmental, noise, experimental, theatrical, folk, jazz, blues, tech-house, rock and more. The event is free and open to the public. Call 205-934-0856 for details.
A work by UAB Assistant Professor of Music William Price, D.M.A., "A Memory of Tomorrow," is included in the presentation.
The New York Times said of the project: "60 new pieces of music, each lasting no more than 60 seconds - is quite mad. But it's this kind of madness that makes the cultural world go round."
"60x60" presents a slice of what is happening in the contemporary music scene by representing 60 works that are diverse in aesthetic and style, according to the "60x60" website. Works are selected from an international pool of emerging and established composers and sequenced in order. The "60x60" Presenters mix is designed to honor and present those composers who have helped promote the 60x60 cause. This mix of 60x60 includes the works of composers who have presented 60x60 performances in the past, present and future. Internationally recognized composer, sonic artist, musicologist and performer Robert Ratcliffe is the coordinator and "macro-composer" of the "60x60" Presenters mix 2012.


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As Americans head to the polls angry at Washington politics and upset by high unemployment, home foreclosures, bank and auto industry bailouts, a rising deficit and a loss of global competitiveness, Vermonters have good reason to re-elect Sen. Patrick Leahy, D, for another six-year term, and Rep. Peter Welch, D, to his third two-year term. That reason? Both have served the state well with honesty, openness, hard work that has paid off, and political positions that put the common good ahead of special interests.
Sen. Leahy's 36-year tenure in office may signal to some voters that it's time for a change, but they couldn't be more out of touch with political reality. The senator brings enormous political clout to the state at a time when Vermont could be well positioned to lead the country in important initiatives involving four of the state's core and emerging economies: higher education, local agriculture, health care and environmental issues. With new leadership in Montpelier and renewed interest within the state's colleges and university — as well as partnering with the business community — the economic development potential is significant, as is the potential for national and worldwide recognition. The senator's experience in Washington will be crucial if the state is to capitalize on the opportunities available.
How crucial? Just glance at a recent list of projects that have been made possible with the senator's support:
• Creation of a Passport Office in St. Albans that will bring an additional 17 employees to that area, as well as securing and developing the Citizen and Immigration Services offices in St. Albans over the past several years. The facility employs more than 1,000 Vermonters.
• Securing a $21 million federal contract recently with a Newport manufacturer for military helmets.
• Pushing the EB-5 program, which has sparked the redevelopment of Jay Peak — a $120 million construction project that is the largest in the state — that will eventually employ between 800-1,000 new, full-time jobs. Sugarbush Resort in Waitsfield is also using the EB-5 program to develop millions of dollars in new facilities with the senator's help.
• Secured over $70 million in federal funds in recent years to help clean up Lake Champlain.
These few examples barely scratch the surface of the work the senator routinely does for Vermonters. These are real jobs and projects that are the direct result of the senator's hard work and experience.
Then consider the invaluable role the senator has on the national stage. He is Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee and senior member of the Agriculture and Appropriations committees. He ranks second in seniority in the Senate. He is an ardent supporter of an individual's civil rights, openness in government and the Freedom of Information Act. He's a leader on environmental issues as well as agriculture.
Considering the lack of clear thinking on the political right — in terms of deficit spending, foreign affairs, environmental issues, economic progress or future military engagements — not only do Vermonters need Sen. Leahy's experience and steady guidance to help deliver the promise of Vermont's economic future, but the nation needs the senator as well for his reasoned guidance. Vote Leahy for U.S. Senator.
Rep. Peter Welch has used his legislative experience in Montpelier, his legal background and his Vermont roots to become one of the most productive freshman legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In just his first two terms, he has worked to restore the middle class through tax policy; worked on renewable energy legislation and economic policies to rebuild the nation's economy; worked on changes to the national health care system; worked to protect family farms, making college affordable for middle- and lower-income students and has worked to rein in credit card abuse for consumers and small businesses.
Welch, who was first elected in 2006, serves on the Committee on Energy and Commerce, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. He also serves on several important subcommittees, including: Energy and Environment; Communications, Technology, and the Internet; Oversight and Investigations; National Security and Foreign Affairs; and Domestic Policy. Within those committees he has proposed and worked on legislation and initiatives too numerous to detail, though voters can view some of those accomplishments at www.welch.house.gov.
Welch has risen quickly in the House because of his intellect, good judgment and rational explanation of proposed legislation that benefits the common cause for all Americans. Like Leahy, Rep. Welch not only serves Vermont well, but also is a steady force in a Congress about to be rocked with partisan ideologues. Rep. Welch will be a solid anchor of reason in those rough seas, and a tribute to the Green Mountain State. Re-elect Welch to the U.S. House.
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As noted earlier, Josh Mandel has lost in Ohio. Right now, Sherrod Brown leads that race 51-44.
STEVE adds: People around Ohio in my recent visits there all said the same thing–Mandel was too young, and seemed to be moving too quickly to try to move up the ladder, having just arrived as state treasurer. But no one else stepped up to challenge Brown, so they give him props for doing it. And Brown is a hard-charging campaigner. We haven't heard the last of Mandel.
In North Dakota, Rick Berg holds a slender 1,500 vote lead over Heidi Heitkamp. The margin is 51-49.
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32 wrote:Is it just me... or did Harrington fire a pass at the Timberwovles' head coach on purpose...?
He's not blind... and he's usually not THAT off on a pass. Plus, he didn't apologize at all. I'm pretty sure Al Harrington tried to take a shot at Randy Whitman.
And, DAMN, KG was PISSED tonight.
Great, great win. Yeah, maybe Al was trying to take Randy Wittman's head off with that pass. But, then again, I think Monta was supposed to cut back to that spot. Who really knows.
Yeah, KG was just getting harassed all night. Dre was on him like stink on shiit! The team played great D and everybody contributed, but Monta was the main offense. Baron was very efficient in limited minutes and got them back on track with a few key penetration drives when we cooled off with the outside shooting.
And how about Monta just attacking KG on the inside and finally getting a sweet fake with the right and went left layup. I thought for sure that one would get swatted.
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Ron Paul: Boston shutdown during manhunt 'should frighten us as much or more than the attack itself'
WASHINGTON — Former US representative Ron Paul has a warning for Americans after the Boston Marathon bombings, and it may come as a surprise.
The prominent libertarian says citizens should perhaps be more frightened by the police response to the attack — which killed three and injured scores more — than by the explosions themselves.
In an article called "Liberty Was Also Attacked in Boston,'' the former Republican congressman and two-time presidential candidate compares the intense April 19 manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to "scenes from a military coup in a far off banana republic.''
"The Boston bombing provided the opportunity for the government to turn what should have been a police investigation into a military-style occupation of an American city,'' Paul writes. "This unprecedented move should frighten us as much or more than the attack itself.''
Paul argues that the Boston case sets a dangerous precedent, recounting scenes of "paramilitary police riding in tanks and pointing automatic weapons at innocent citizens.''
"Once the government decides that its role is to keep us safe, whether economically or physically, they can only do so by taking away our liberties,'' Paul writes. "That is what happened in Boston.''
During the manhunt, authorities encouraged residents in the Boston area to stay inside their homes. It created surreal scenes April 19, with eerily quiet streets.
Governor Deval Patrick last week defended the decision to shut down the Boston area.
"I think we did what we should have done and were supposed to do with the always-imperfect information that you have at the time,'' Patrick said at a press conference on Friday.
Paul argues that the decision to shut down the area was not effective and did not lead to the capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. His comments have been widely covered – from USA Today to the Russian news site RT – and created a buzz on Twitter.
"The suspect was not discovered by the paramilitary troops terrorizing the public,'' Paul writes. "He was discovered by a private citizen, who then placed a call to the police. And he was identified not by government surveillance cameras, but by private citizens who willingly shared their photographs with the police.''
"What has been sadly forgotten in all the celebration of the capture of one suspect and the killing of his older brother is that the police state tactics in Boston did absolutely nothing to catch them,'' Paul added. "While the media crowed that the apprehension of the suspects was a triumph of the new surveillance state – and, predictably, many talking heads and Members of Congress called for even more government cameras pointed at the rest of us – the fact is none of this caught the suspect. Actually, it very nearly gave the suspect a chance to make a getaway.''


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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers pointed the finger at the young players in his team after they were knocked out of the FA Cup by League One Oldham.
The Reds were hardly in the game during the first half and trailed 2-1 and although the arrival of captain Steven Gerrard just before the hour-mark changed the momentum he could not produce another miraculous recovery as they went down 3-2.
"We are bitterly disappointed. We started the first half poorly and we started the second half and got punished," he said. "I was disappointed with the young players today I've got to be honest."
He added: "We are trying to give them experience and let them see what it was like to play for Liverpool.
"It is not just about playing for Liverpool, you have to be competitive and be part of a group that is going to challenge for trophies.
"I thought how we reacted to that and how we performed, knowing that is what we are looking for, was disappointing.
"It is not enough to play for Liverpool and get up for the Arsenal and Manchester City games (later this week) because if we are going to win trophies you need to be able to come to places like Oldham and win and we weren't good enough for that."
Latics boss Paul Dickov hailed his side's performance as two goals from Matt Smith and a further striker from Reece Wabara set up a fifth-round tie with Everton.
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"I know what they are capable of. I just thought the desire they had to win the game was the reason we won it. I've won a European medal, I was involved in FA Cup finals, played for my country, scored at Wembley but after everything that has gone on recently that was right up there at the top."


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"It's yer business WHY you came to Ute Creek but you mind IT or I'll stretch yer neck." The man talking was tall lean and hard. His face as devoid of emotion as the gambler that had just cheated you out of the last of your grub stake. The edge of the silver star becomes visible as he pulls his long black coat off his hip to allow his left hand to rest threateningly on the walnut grips of a well used Colt Peacemaker.
Go Heeled is a pure Cinematic Western sandbox using the free to download Mini Six rules by AntiPaladin Games. MiniSix has about 10 pages of actual rules. Mini Six is a rules lite set of the openD6 system originally used in WEG Star Wars rules. The rule set should provide for fast action when action is called for and stay out of the way for role playing.
Characters are new arrivals to the town of Ute Creek Colorado in 1876. Where gold has just been discovered. You will fill the roles of miners, cowhands, lawmen, outlaws, gamblers, or any other Western character archetype. Each character will have his own storyline. The storylines will cross or collide frequently but the individual stories will be the focus. My style for westerns is usually fast paced and bloody. Expect casualties!
I would like frequent posters three times a week or so. I am starting with 6 players but with the open nature of the game may accept more depending on what I can handle. To apply create a character and give me a paragraph or so of background in this ad. Setting specific rules can be found in the game forum. Players will start on acceptance. The game will continue as long as there is one player interested in continuing.
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A growing number of Israelis and foreign Jewish groups are expressing concern over the anti-Semitic flavor of some of the "Occupy Wall St." economic protests in the US.
From the 13th century expulsion of Englands Jews to the 19th century Russian pogroms to the Nazi Holocaust, sour economic conditions have historically formed the backdrop of rising anti-Semitism.
Last week, we reported on a lone protestor at the Wall Street sit-in who insisted that America's economic woes could all be traced back to "the Jews."
Since then that message has been picked up by others at "Occupy Wall St." demontrations around the country.
In Los Angeles, California, protestor Patricia McAllister, who identified herself as an employee of the Los Angeles Unified School District (we can only hope she is not an educator), had this to say:
"I think that the Zionist Jews, who are running these big banks and our Federal Reserve, which is not run by the federal government… they need to be run out of this country."
On the American Nazi Party website, leader Rocky Suhayda voiced support for "Occupy Wall St." and asked, "Who hold the wealth and power in this country? The Judeo-Capitalists. Who is therefore the #1 enemy who makes this filth happen? The Judeo-Capitalists."
One of people reportedly responsible for organizing the "Occupy Wall St." protests, Adbusters editor Kalle Lasn, has a history of perpetuating conspiracy theories that say the Jews control America's foreign policies.
Back in New York, another protestor insisted that "a small ethnic group constitutes almost all of the hedge fund managers and bankers on Wall St. They are all Jewish. There is a conspiracy in this country where Jews control the media, finances… They have pooled their money together in order to take control of America."
He was kind enough to warn Russia to avoid similarly being destroyed by what in America has become a "conspiracy everyone is afraid to talk about."
The Emergency Committee for Israel, a Jewish-run Republican organization, released a video highlighting these and other anti-Semitic incidents at the "Occupy wall St." events, and urging President Barack Obama to take a firm stand against such hateful rhetoric.
Israel's Yediot Ahronot newspaper called the anti-Semitic outbursts "hard to watch," and an Israeli commenter said, "It's just like pre-World War II Nazi Germany. You think blood libels can't happen in America?"
It has been pointed out by many media commentators that the openly anti-Semitic remain but a small portion of those participating in the Occupy Wall St. movement. However, others have noted that Nazi anti-Semitism started out as a fringe phenomenon in Germany before eventually defining that nation's domestic agenda in the 1940s.
More than the few Occupy Wall St. anti-Semites themselves, it is the lack of a clear and firm repudiation of their hateful rhetoric by the mainstream American media and political leaders that has a growing number of Israelis and Jews on edge.
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By Mike Humby
Hausheer and his high school team traveled out of state to compete in some very prestigious rowing events, like the Stokesbury Cup Regatta and the SRRA Nationals. Racing against the crew teams from the northern states was often a challenge for them, compared to rowing on the flat, warm waters of sunny Florida.
Many people may not be too familiar with the interesting rules and restrictions involved in lightweight crew. On the day of a competition, the boat average of all eight oarsmen must be 155 pounds, with no single oarsman weighing more than 160 pounds.
"This aspect makes the racing in the lightweight league some of the most exciting and competitive you will ever see out of all collegiate rowing. With oarsmen at every school weighing the same, success in racing comes down to technical precision and execution of the race plan," Hausheer said.
Wanting to continue with the sport in college, Hausheer made the decision to attend Yale because he was so impressed with longtime rowing coach, Andy Card, who has been at the helm of the Bulldogs for 24 years.
"Coach Card has a tremendous reputation here, and rowing for the Bulldogs was something I knew I wanted to do. He is an athlete and competitor at heart and really creates a team culture where you want to win," Hausheer said.
Training for the team requires some intense workouts, including endurance work, interval training, sprint work and lifting. Athletes use a rowing ergometer to measure their fitness levels.
Ranked high on Hausheer's list of Yale team memories was helping the Bulldogs capture the National Championship in 2011 and going on to race at the Henley Royal Regatta in England. Hausheer shared this impressive achievement with current crew members, Thomas Swartz and Brendan Harrington, whom he describe as "fantastic boat mates and who each are able to motivate their teammates to develop into faster rowers."
Hausheer, an Eagle Scout, has never been one to shy away from a challenge. He developed a high degree of self-reliance, love of the outdoors and interest in travel from his father, who also was an Eagle Scout. Together they have taken many hiking trips throughout the U.S. and Europe. Some of their most memorable adventures involved kayaking in the Pacific North West and hiking through the narrows of Zion National Park in Utah. During college, Hausheer and four of his closest friends on the team have traveled to Prague, Dublin, and, this year, Istanbul, and plan to keep this tradition going.
"The education and life lessons you experience traveling abroad, especially on your own, is unmatched," Hausheer said.
Completing the Yale Entrepreneurial Institute in the summer of 2011 prepared Hausheer to get a taste of life outside the classroom. As a result, he took a leave of absence from his studies and crew last year to focus on a number of independent projects, including working for a tech company in New York City. The year off gave Hausheer the chance to learn more about the creative aspects of software development.
"My motivation for taking a year off was to gain real world experience working in the tech industry and to build a skill set. Taking a year off to pursue an activity that interested me has been one of the best decisions I've ever made, and I think the process should be encouraged and more common," Hausheer said.
The Silliman College resident was not concerned that being off campus would distract him or make it difficult to return to the lightweight team.
"I was not worried about picking the rowing back up when I returned. I trusted in my coaches training regime and my fitness to carry me back to the intensity level where I left off," Hausheer said
A history major, Hausheer is determined to begin a career in software development and plans to work in either New York City or on the West Coast after graduation. He recognizes his parents, Jonathan and Christine, and sister, Justine, for their support and encouragement throughout his successful college career. Hausheer is also grateful for the many opportunities that rowing for Yale has created, especially the camaraderie and close friendships he has developed.
The lessons Hausheer has learned as a member of the Yale men's lightweight crew should serve him well in his future life challenges. As he says, "Rowing is a game of self-mastery. It challenges you to discipline your mental and physical efforts and funnel that energy into an activity where success is clearly defined and progress can be measured."


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Monday, February 23, 2009
hate mail to cal clutterbuck
this letter will probably come as a surprise to you, since only days ago i was hyping you as a guy deserving of a rookie-of-the-year nomination. well, you might be the league leader in hits (a statistic, i might note, that is rarely considered for year-end trophies like the calder) but i'm afraid it's this exact skill that has turned my veneration to vitriol.
the news today that mark giordano will undergo season-ending surgery came as a crushing blow to both me, my blogging peers, and my team ---a blow that probably feels an awful lot like the one gio experienced when you lined him up between your speeding body and the boards. even though it was presumeably a clean hit, and you were "just doing your job," the outcome has me reeling.
there is no question that your name and aggressive nature make you a crowd favorite, and the folks supporting your team can't help but adore your enthusiastic style of play... but this time you've gone too far. breaking my favorite player was simply not necessary... especially when that injury will likely initiate the return of the blueliner i most despise...
perhaps the awkward hit was born out of envy; i love gio ever so much more than i ever really cared for you. but cal, there was honestly enough adulation and respect to go around.
where once i got a good giggle out of you and your supporters, i now curse the ice you skate on...
watch your back, mister.
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- Ms. Conduct said...
Awesome! Good thing my boy has eyes in the back of his head...
And I am sorry about Gio though.
Am I to understand this will require a call up from QC? Presumably one of the better d-men there? Because that wouldn't hurt my feelings.
- February 23, 2009 at 2:59 PM
- walkinvisible said...
currently we're okay ---we were carrying 7 blueliners to start the season, so vandermeer will just *sigh* stick it out next to dion, i presume.
any further injuries might mean a call-up of anders eriksson, i'm afraid... this is the kind of thing that keeps me up at night....
- February 23, 2009 at 3:02 PM
- Ms. Conduct said...
Ugh. Vandy's a weiner.
- February 23, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- walkinvisible said...
and in no way responsible for dion having the worst game of the season on saturday, i'm sure.
right ?
- February 23, 2009 at 3:05 PM
- awildermode said...
you had to get your jersey numbered...
- February 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM
- walkinvisible said...
AWM: if you're gonna blame me, don't forget to blame the people who got jerseys numbered 17, 19**, 22, 27, and 44 as well.
**i actually had to look this up. haha.
- February 23, 2009 at 3:59 PM
- awildermode said...
i almost forgot who #19 was
- February 23, 2009 at 4:23 PM
- Steal Thunder said...
I may have to throw a defenceman into Kent's trade pool as my second pick...
And I had Gio in my money pool, too...
- February 23, 2009 at 9:55 PM
- walkinvisible said...
it will be interesting, to be sure.
palin had a breakout year in the A, but if sutter was considering HIM, and not eriksson, as the next call-up i think he should get the call tomorrow and start immediately skating with the big club.
as far as diving into the trade market for a defenseman, i think in another year or so we will have a glut in that department (palin, aulie, negrin and possible advances by pelech). and sutter doesn't 'do' rentals....
- February 23, 2009 at 10:33 PM
So sad to hear about Gio. After you numbered your jersey it seemed most likely he was going to get traded, I didn't really consider that you could cause a season ending injury. :)
I still think we need to separate Dion from Elisha, I'm pretty sure she's a Qi vampire.
- February 24, 2009 at 10:36 AM
- walkinvisible said...
- February 24, 2009 at 10:40 AM
- Steal Thunder said...
I'd take her off his hands... ; D
- February 24, 2009 at 9:58 PM
- walkinvisible said...
- February 25, 2009 at 11:27 AM
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It's wonderful to extol the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables, to urge them to be made more available in our schools and restaurant menus and to fight to better educate the public about the growing body of research that shows fruits and vegetables are critical to promoting good health.
But what about fighting for public policies that support the very farmers who grow fruits and vegetables? Specialty crop growers — those farmers who grow crops including apples, peaches and pears — are somewhat unique in agriculture in that they grow higher value, often perennial crops and are slightly more vulnerable than the average commodity farmer or rancher.
And while the last decade has seen a wide variety of farm policies that were devised to help the growers of the major commodities in times of weather calamites, one policy that has really worked for the specialty crop industry is crop insurance.
That's why, as a crop insurance agent, it's so distressing that the Senate passed an amendment to the farm bill that would subject crop insurance participation to a means test. The means test would essentially take insurance benefits away from many of the larger, well-established and highly profitable farmers and ranchers.
Now at first glance, this might sound like a good idea, given the fact that so many Americans are struggling. But the amendment holds serious ramifications — particularly for specialty crop farmers here in South Carolina and elsewhere — who will suffer from the unintended consequences of removing highly successful farmers from the insurance pool.
The Coburn-Durbin amendment risks driving up premium costs for specialty crop farmers, and other small and mid-sized farmers, because it would effectively remove the most successful and thus least risky farmers — who keep everyone else's premiums low — from the insurance pool.
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For example, if you removed the healthy individuals from a health care plan, those who remained would have to face higher insurance premiums because they would have a higher collective risk of illness. In order for insurance to be economical and effective, insurance companies have to spread risk and delivery cost out across a diversified customer base to make products more affordable for all.
For every risky policy, you need one with little risk as an offset. If those folks leave, you get stuck paying for the difference, or losing benefits and services.
Under this amendment, the most successful farmers, including some fruit and vegetable growers, would likely have to cut back on their crop insurance purchases. As a result, the small farmers, the beginning farmers, and smaller specialty crop farmers — all of whom have historically suffered losses and thus have higher a higher risk profile — would all pay a price under this amendment.
Farmers across the state will be stuck having to pay more for their premiums for the same coverage they're getting today and agents like me will be more pressed when dealing with the smaller farms.
And what will happen when farmers are faced with higher costs to protect their fresh fruit and produce? They'll be forced to pass those costs onto consumers, which will make it more difficult for them to maintain the diet they're being told to eat.
And that's not fair to you.
Crop insurance has proven itself a resounding success, and has shifted a good share of the risk of agricultural disasters from the taxpayer to private companies. It has been able to do this because crop insurance is a public-private partnership that allows farmers of some 129 crops, and all sizes and risk levels, to purchase policies that cover their specific farm. When disaster hits, their indemnity helps them get back on their feet.
And despite record agricultural losses in 2011, totaling nearly $11 billion, there was not a single call for a large-scale government disaster package in Congress. Why? Because farmers collected their crop insurance indemnities and didn't need a Congressional bailout.
Farmers, farm leaders, crop insurance agents and lenders alike filed into the halls of Congress this year and told our representatives, in one unified voice, "do no harm to crop insurance."
Hopefully, that message will be heard in the House as it prepares to take up the farm bill and will reject any similar amendments to their farm bill. That vote will assure all of us that the safety net that keeps small, specialty crop producers in business growing fruits and vegetables for the American public can still be counted on.


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SLIGHTLY MORE than one out of every 10 children who attend K-8 classes in the Savannah-Chatham County public schools are considered "gifted."
That means they meet the system's criteria for exceptional creativity and ability and they get good grades.
Unfortunately, it appears the school district may be falling down in helping students excel.
A recent audit of the gifted program showed some of the 2,816 students in the gifted program aren't getting the educational enrichment they should be receiving in addition to their regular classroom work.
For example, teachers who are assigned to the gifted program were actually doing other duties. Or gifted classes were cut short. Or those classes were canceled because the students had to prepare to take standardized tests.
Also, the auditors found that some classroom teachers did not know how to modify their lessons to meet the needs of students who may be gifted in one subject area and not another. There's also concern that some children were wrongly being screened out of the gifted program because they come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Specifically, their communication skills are poor; they score low on vocabulary tests, while their aptitude in other areas is high.
No school district has ever improved by dumbing things down. Instead, you push everyone to achieve - including those already considered among the tops in their classes.
The local district's gifted program should be one of its strong points. While the public is keenly aware of the district's weaknesses and what it is doing to correct them, administrators must not lose focus on students who are already considered high-achievers. Teachers must make sure they are challenged and pushed.
Unfortunately, that's not always the case.
The auditors reported that gifted teachers were assigned to other duties. That's an obvious problem. If principals can't fix it, then Superintendent Thomas Lockamy should fix the principals.
The failure to properly teach children who are gifted in some areas but not others sounds like a training issue for some teachers. That also should be addressed.
As far as screening students for acceptance into the gifted program, it appears that the school district is trying to do a better job in casting a wide net. Indeed, providing extra help for students in some inner-city schools to help them qualify is a sound practice.
In fact, it could pay dividends beyond school campuses.
Unfortunately, too many people in the community don't value education. Worse, some try to drag down the achievers through peer pressure and other means. That partially explains why children fall behind in school. It adds to the dropout rate, which in turn contributes to poverty and crime.
Getting children hooked on learning at an early age is critical. When they see themselves as "gifted," it can be a powerful, motivational tool. This will help them stand up to negative peer pressure.
"My kids love coming to class and they are usually excited and engaged," said Tara Wood, who teaches a gifted class of third graders at Hesse Elementary school.
Hesse isn't an inner-city school. But every school should strive to be an incubator for learning. The excitement and energy that gifted classes generate can be transferred to all K-8 schools - if administrators, principals, teachers and others do their parts. This audit should keep them on task.


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Career: Played in 78 contests over four seasons, guiding Duke to the NCAA semifinals twice and the NCAA title match in 2013 … Totaled two goals and four assists for eight career points … Also took 20 corners … Three-year member of the NFHCA National Academic Squad and four-time member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2015: Played in all 21 contests during Duke's run to the NCAA semifinals … Scored a goal against No. 6 Stanford (8/30) … Provided an assist in the Blue Devils' 2-1 victory over Virginia in the NCAA quarterfinals (11/15) … NFHCA National Academic Squad and ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2014: Took the field in 18 contests as a junior … Provided an assist in Duke's 2-1 overtime victory against ACC opponent Boston College (10/10) … Named to the NFHCA National Academic Squad and the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2013: Took the field in 23 contests during Duke's run to the 2014 NCAA championship match ... Selected to the NFHCA National Academic Squad and ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2012: Saw action in 17 games during her rookie season ... Scored her first career goal against Northwestern (Sept. 9) and contributed assists against Longwood (9/2) and Kent State (9/30) ... Credited with four shots on the season, all of which were on goal ... Named to the NFHCA Academic All-America team for her performance on the field and in the classroom ... Also earned a spot on the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Prior to Duke: Four year letterwinner at St. John's School ... Two-time Athletic Excellence Award (top female student-athlete in the school) ... 2011 NFHCA National All-Academic Squad ... Two-time all-conference and all-region selection ... AP scholar with distinction ... Captain of field hockey, basketball, and lacrosse high school teams.
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The movement to take nude photos for charity or to protect the environment is not new in the world but in Vietnam, it seems to be unwelcome by the public.
Recently supermodel Ngoc Quyen "bravely" launched completely nude photos which she took in the woods of Moc Chau plateau in the northern province of Son La on some newspapers.
|Ngoc Quyen -nude photos
Quyen said the photos were taken to attract the public's attention to the surrounding environment, which is being destroyed by humans.
However, Quyen's photos were not praised. Most people said that this 23-year-old model attempted to polish her name with the photos. Many doubted that the photos were beautified with Photoshop.
"It is normal for models to take nude pictures but nude photos must have good ideas and be aesthetic. Regrettably, Ngoc Quyen's nude photos do not have good ideas or aesthetics. I only see her naked body, with her hands barely covering her private parts, which occupies most of the pictures. Her face is emotionless. I don't feel anything about the environment," a VietNamNet's reader commented.
"I liked model and actress Ngoc Quyen very much when I watched her television series but I was shocked when I saw her nude photos. I'm afraid if my children see the pictures and learn from her," said Phuong whose daughter is a high-school student in Hanoi.
"If you ask me whether she is beautiful, I would say 'yes' but that beauty is not familiar to me because I'm an Asian woman," Phuong added.
Bui Ngoc Diep from the Institute for Educational Sciences of Vietnam said that the authorities should have regulations on publishing nude photos on newspapers, especially on the Internet.
|"Hot" girl Mi Van took nude photos for charity in 2009, to "protect children's smile".
Chu Thom, an official from the Performing Art Agency, didn't support Ngoc Quyen's photos. "Her face is so cold, unlike traditional Vietnamese women. One more thing, she said the photos are for the environment but the background scenes in her pictures are so green and beautiful so it doesn't need her protection that way. I think pictures for the environment must touch viewers' hearts and arouse viewers' pity for victims of floods and natural disasters or cancer, etc. but not in the way Ngoc Quyen posed".
Lawyer Le Dang Tung from the Truong Giang Law Office in Hanoi said that nude photos that are not porno are legal but they should be spread in a suitable way to tradition and moral values in Vietnam.
Many readers also reasoned: "There are many ways to protect the environment. Why did she have to take nude pictures?"
Are Ngoc Quyen's new nude photos artistic pictures aiming to good purposes or simply photos to show off her body? This question has become a hot topic in the local media.
Earlier, a girl in Hanoi named Mi Van took nude photos for charity in 2009, to "protect children's smile". In these photos, Mi Van posed very sexy. She seemed to forget the topic of the shots.
After taking these shots, Mi Van lost a number of teen fans, who believed that the girl took nude photos to advertise herself under the name of a charity project.
In recent years, a movement to take nude pictures for charity has appeared in the showbiz industry in Vietnam. In the name of "doing charity", many nude photos of celebrities have been easily launched to the public. Some young people have become "famous" thanks to these sexy shots. However, such photos were not praised for their aesthetics nor their meanings.
In a survey with the topic "What do you think about stars who take nude photos for charity?" on an online forum, up to 50 percent participants doubted that " it necessary to do charity with nude pictures?"
The survey result shows that the public doesn't welcome this movement.
Two years ago, Miss Vietnam 2006 Mai Phuong Thuy also rose up the media when she carried out a nude photo project to raise fund for charity. Many people protested the project, arguing that it is contrary to tradition when a Miss Vietnam takes nude pictures and that she could do charity in other ways.
"Many world-wide superstars took nude pictures to support anti-breast cancer or to protect wild animals. Thuy should not sell her nude photos to raise fund for charity. She can sell many things and do many other jobs for charity," said model Ha Anh on Zing website.
On Life and Law Newspaper, Chair of the Vietnam Red Cross Tran Ngoc Tang said that the association has never raised funds for charity by selling nude pictures.
"Doing charity is a good tradition. Our association only accepts charity activities that are appropriate to Vietnam's tradition. We don't support and even severely protest acts that are contrary to tradition or misuse charity. The Vietnam Red Cross has never accepted fund raised by uncivil nude photos of famous artists," Tang said.
|Miss Vietnam Mai Phuong Thuy
Meanwhile, model Ngoc Quyen said that she was ready to accept criticism over her nude photos. She chose this way to protect the environment because: "I want to do a thing that nobody dares to do, which will make a big hit. Many people think that it is dirty to be nude in the forest but the nature is the most beautiful when it is wild, when people mix with the nature. Preserving the wildnerness of nature is very practical".
She said that she didn't intent to use her body to polish her name. "Let's see what is behind me, not my body. That's the untouched and beautiful natural landscape. It can be beautiful like that forever if we know how to preserve it," Quyen said.
The model also said that many people speak about protecting the environment but they don't act. "This idea came to me a long time ago but I didn't dare to realize it because I was afraid that nude photos could harm my image. I'm just a model so if I just call for people to protect the environment, my appeal will be ineffective. If I take normal fashion photos to call for environment protection, they won't attract the public," she further explained.
"It is important to see the positive side. If you only focus on the negative side, everything that is good can become bad," she said.


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WINNIPEG — Talk about fitting.
Manitoba son and acclaimed violinist James Ehnes was the only multiple winner at Saturday's Juno gala in Winnipeg. Arcade Fire, Drake, Johnny Reid, Tegan and Sara, and Serena Ryder each picked up an award.
Thirty-five statues were handed out during the three-hour event at the Convention Centre, streamed for the first time via junoawards.ca.
Ehnes, from Brandon, earned two Junos in the classical music categories, but didn't attend the ceremonies. Arcade Fire's dance-rock epic, Reflektor, picked up Alternative Album of the Year while Drake's Nothing Was the Same was named Rap Recording of the Year. Both were also no-shows.
Matt Mays' Coyote won Rock Album of the Year — but he almost missed the chance to accept his award from gala host Jian Ghomeshi.
"I was out talking about surfing with a buddy out there," said a sheepish Mays, about a minute after his name was called. "Sorry about that, everyone. That was lame."
The Maritime rocker then paid tribute to his late guitarist, Jay Smith, who was found dead in a Edmonton hotel room last year. "We lost a brother and a good friend," said Mays. "This goes out to his family."
Country crooner Johnny Reid's A Christmas Gift to You won Adult Contemporary Album of the Year, while Tegan and Sara's Heartthrob earned Pop Album of the Year. "In our case, it didn't take a village, but an entire country," quipped Tegan.
Ryder picked up Artist of the Year, the last honour of the night. "Wow, thank you," she said. "Holy sh–, this is great."
Earlier on in the evening, Edmonton expat Brett Kissel, 23, and his lucky cowboy hat took home the Juno for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. "Oh my gosh, this is incredible," said the country singer, as he accepted the award, then thanked his fellow nominees, his wife Cecilia, family and music team. "I can't thank you enough. I'll never forget this night."
Kissel released his Warner debut, Started With a Song, last October, but recorded his first album when he was 12 — the same year he got his black hat at Lammle's, an Alberta chain of clothing stores. "I'll never get rid of it because it's brought me incredible luck," he told journalists in the media room.
Kissel grew up in Flat Lake, Alta., then lived in Edmonton for several years. He relocated to Nashville, Tenn. in 2013.
Started With a Song was also nominated for Country Album of the Year. The honour went to Dean Brody's Crop Circles.
Six more Junos will be awarded during Sunday's telecast, hosted by Serena Ryder, Johnny Reid, and rapper Classified. Arcade Fire leads the way with nominations in five of those categories — Single of the Year, Album of The Year, Songwriter of the Year, Fan Choice of the Year, and Group of the Year.
Toronto rockers July Talk, featuring Edmonton expat Peter Dreimanis, is up for Breakthrough Group of the Year.
Scheduled performers include Tegan and Sara, Robin Thicke, and Brett Kissel.
Country Album of the Year
International Album of the Year
Artist of the Year
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Adult Alternative Album of the Year
Alternative Album of the Year
Vocal Jazz Album of the Year
Contemporary Jazz Album of the Year
Traditional Jazz Album of the Year
Instrumental Album of the Year
Francophone Album of the Year
Children's Album of the Year
Classical Album of the Year: Solo or Chamber Ensemble James Ehnes, Prokofiev Complete Works for Violin
Classical Album of the Year: Large Ensemble or Soloist(s) with Large Ensemble Accompaniment James Ehnes, Britten & Shostakovich: Violin Concerti
Classical Album of the Year: Vocal or Choral Performance Marie-Nicole Lemieux & Andre Gagnon, Lettres de Madame Roy a sa fille Gabrielle
Classical Composition of the Year
Rap Recording of the Year
R&B/Soul Recording of the Year
Reggae Recording of the Year
Aboriginal Album of the Year
Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Solo Justin Rutledge, Valleyheart
Roots & Traditional Album of the Year: Group The Strumbellas, We Still Move on Dance Floors
Blues Album of the Year
Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year Tim Neufeld, Trees
World Music Album of the Year
Producer of the Year
Engineer of the Year
Recording Package of the Year
Video of the Year
Electronic Album of the Year
Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year
Adult Contemporary Album of the Year
Pop Album of the Year
Rock Album of the Year
Dance Recording of the Year


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This complete coral frag grow-out system consists of a 24" square tank that is 12" tall. All acrylic panels are clear with a three sided 6"x 8" black internal overflow and single return assembly within the overflow. Elevated egg-crate grid holds base of coral fragments, supported by outer tabs, and is elevated 4" above bottom of tank for maximum water movement around corals. Acrylic body is 1/4" and top frame is 3/8" thick and 2" wide. Top is open for easy access.
Life support system is a combination of an oversized Berlin style euro-sump filter methodology and a ASM Mini-G venturi driven protein skimmer. This basic system is driven by a RIO 2100 brand submersible water pump.
Sport Oak Stand is 30 inches tall. Built with premium oak veneer plywood and a bold solid oak face frame. Stand top has a 3/8" rounded lip. Doors are overlay for wide access and have hidden self-closing hinges. Stained, sealed, and lacquered finish plus raised base for superior water resistance. Backside is open. Available in natural, light, medium, dark, red, whitewashed Pine or Oak ( see choices in Finish drop-down window to the right ). Interior is sealed and lacquered.
Due to the wide range of lighting systems, and the many opinions, the lighting is NOT included into the system. A lighting Gallows is available as an optional item. This Gallows is 2x2 wood construction and assembled with carriage bolts. It easily attaches to the backside of the stand with wood screws.
Due to compact size system does not include an electrical center or a refrigeration / chiller unit. Note that some lighting systems will influence water temperature. Optional chiller units are available. Decorations not included.


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Friday, February 24, 2012
A long time ago....about 1979 I was working in a bike shop where the owner had a Stella folding bike. it was the most unstable scary bike to ride-naturally I wanted to buy it. Of course, the owner wouldn't sell it so I had to fashion my own. I got a bunch of scrap tubing and in one day put together this frame and fork. True to it's predecessor , this thing is really scary to ride. It has recently been restored by the third owner. I took it for a short spin and immediately remembered the flexy, unstable magic of this odd machine. It was called the 'Stella-matic" and I think it was about the 9th frame I had built. This photo is of the Stellamatic as of 2012 with a fresh rattle-can paint job.
Posted by swiggco world at 6:51 AM
3 comments:
- Unknown said...
Cor Blimey! That would make a killer hour record rig.
- February 24, 2012 at 8:33 PM
- Erik said...
Can't help but smile and scratch my head looking at the strange little bike!
- March 4, 2012 at 11:33 PM
- veloliebe said...
Now it is with me in Germany :-)))
greetings Daniel
- November 25, 2013 at 12:47 AM
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Rhino Tool Company is introducing the latest in its line of post drivers. The Rhino GPD-30 gas-powered driver is a lightweight, compact driver designed with a 2-in. chuck for commonly driven posts.
Powered by a Honda four-cycle engine, the GPD-30 can drive posts in seconds. Weighing 35 lbs. when fully fueled, a single person can quickly handle post-driving tasks. The GPD-30 does not require additional equipment such as propane, air compressor, or hydraulic power source.
Rhino has ergonomically designed the handles for weight distribution and incorporated internal vibration dampening for the operator's comfort. The driver is manufactured from quality materials to promote long tool life, including heat-treated alloy steel, "aircraft quality" aluminum, stainless steel fasteners and bearings on all rotating parts.
The GPD-30 can be used for post driving tasks across several industries, such as farming, vineyard, sign installation, professional fence contractors, and more. Suggested retail price is $1,600 for the GPD-30. For more information, visit http://www.rhinotool.com/.


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Concrete Buffer With a Mind of Its Own Baffles Construction Workers
Just how many construction workers does it take to stop and out of control concrete buffer?
Apparently it takes 16.
We're not sure which is the funniest part of this video, all the hair-brained attempts at stopping this very angry buffer, or the commentators.
You decide.


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Report: Google+ Engagement Down, 30% of Users Publicly Post Won't Post Again
Yes, Google+ has 170 million users, but just how active are they? A recent report from RJ Metrics suggests that based on public posts from 40,000 Google Plus accounts, engagement is poor. The average public Google+ post is seeing less than one +1, less than one reply and less than one re-share.
The article cites the fact that typically 70% of users re-post again when a public post has been made. However with Google+, of those users that make one public post, only 30% ever post again publicly.
Another interesting fact from the study was the number of total public posts made (categorized by when they made their first public post). The "post decay" is concerning as users are less likely to make posts just a few months after joining. After the initial leap of posts in the first month, the total posts slow to a trickle:
One big reason for this could be the fact that many Google+ users simply don't want to use the network. While Google+ may have 170 million users, signs point to many being unused accounts. Anyone signing up for a Google+ service is required to create a Google+ account and they may try it out (making the 1st public post), then forget about it altogether.
One other additional item to consider about the data is that all information pulled was from public posts, no private data was analyzed. Google+ is a bit more sophisticated than other social networks, and may take a post or two for a user to get acclimated with the service.
For more information, see the full report from RJ Metrics.
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On the anniversary of Elvis' birthday, The King went back to work.
Henrik Lundqvist, the Rangers' reigning Vezina Trophy winner as the league's best goaltender, was back in net with a large contingent of 16 teammates shooting on him Tuesday at the MSG training facility in Westchester.
With the start of the NHL season seemingly right around the corner, the goalie with the regal nickname was as excited as he has been in some time.
"I've been waiting for this for a long time, to get out there and start getting ready," Lundqvist said after the players-organized skate. "The feelings and the emotions you have, all your strength to come back now — I get a little anxious, nervous, excited, so it's definitely a good feeling."
As a matter of fact, Lundqvist was so amped up about the agreement in principle between the league and the Players' Association that came together early Sunday morning, he wasted little time reaching out to teammates to organize workouts.
With union head Don Fehr and commissioner Gary Bettman meeting the media around 5 a.m. Sunday, Lundqvist sent a group text message at 6:49 a.m. to about 10 players who were in the New York area, telling them to get to the rink so they can work out.
Only Michael Del Zotto and Steve Eminger showed up to shoot on Lundqvist, but his legendary intensity has not subsided during the four-month hiatus.
"He's really hungry," Del Zotto said. "You could tell coming in."
The taste left in Lundqvist's mouth from last season's loss to the Devils in the Eastern Conference finals is not bitter, but inspiring. In his seven years in the league, the 30-year-old Lundqvist never had made it past the conference semifinals, and after being as close as he was to the ultimate goal of the Stanley Cup just this past May, the competitive flame has only been stoked.
"In the locker room, guys in here, we always expect good performance," Lundqvist said. "At the same time, we need to stay humble, and I think it's going to be important how we handle that pressure, the pressure we put on ourselves and the pressure from the outside."
With the shortened, 48-game schedule, expected to start on Jan. 19, Lundqvist said he will sit with goaltending coach Beniot Allaire and head coach John Tortorella to figure out a reasonable schedule of how many games he will play. After cutting back his workload a little last season, he was fresher down the stretch and into the postseason.
"Sometimes when you struggle or you try to come back from a long break, you try too hard to reach your level instead of just doing your basic stuff like you always do," Lundqvist said. "It will come, but we don't have too much time."
* Rangers' owner James Dolan stopped in the locker room quickly to shake the hands of a couple players. After a couple of words with them, he moved on.
* Agent Don Meehan is expected to be in New York today to meet with Rangers' general manager Glen Sather in regards to Del Zotto, who is a restricted free agent and still doesn't have a contract.
It is thought the two might also discuss the future of Wade Redden, the beleaguered defenseman who played the past two seasons in the AHL. Whether Redden plays at all this year, he will carry an adjusted $5.6 million cap hit once he clears waivers again.
* The owners are planning to vote on the 10-year NHL labor deal Wednesday. The players will vote Thursday and Friday.


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It shouldn't be hard to commemorate or honor the people lost in the September 11 attacks, but some companies and individuals continue to stumble when reflecting on the 2011 tragedy.
Yesterday, AT&T, the Los Angeles Lakers and others were severely burned for inopportune social media posts and promotional offers. It's a mistake that has been repeatedly made in the 12 years following 9/11, but no one seems to be taking a hint at past failures.
Writer Bryan Joiner drew an apt flowchart for anyone trying to "cash in" on 9/11:
For AT&T, that golf course, and others, here is my FREE 'Should I make a 9/11 ad?' flowchart: pic.twitter.com/8zt6AvzCrw
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All across the area, including in Beaufort, Hilton Head, Bluffton and Sun City, people are working together to defeat multiple sclerosis. You can join them.
Those with MS and their families are fighting to reduce the impact of this unpredictable and incurable disease MS on their lives and the lives of others with MS. In Beaufort, Carrie is supporting her mother and raising money. In Hilton Head, Deiha is doing the same for her daughter. In Bluffton, Lindy is raising awareness while researching possible treatments to help her son. In Sun City, Dotty and Elaine are leading a self-help group for area residents and their families living with MS.
Other area residents have joined the battle. In September Bluffton's Joe and Sally O'Rouke are again taking their bikes to Callaway Gardens for a weekend ride to benefit MS. Hilton Head's Linda Warnock has ridden her bike hundreds of miles for the cause.
Many others are eating, walking and cheering to raise awareness and money for the battle. At this time last year hundreds participated in an "Eat to Beat MS" evening at Jim N Nicks in Bluffton and many others took part in the MS Walk on Hilton Head. These events are happening again this fall.
MS is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system. Symptoms range from numbness and tingling to blindness and paralysis.
Who are these people with MS? They are young and old — women and men, mothers and fathers, grandmothers and grandfathers. Tragically, they also include many children. Our area includes all of these people — such as teenage Tessa of Hilton Head, 30-something Josh (formerly an athlete in Hilton Head and in college), young mothers Marcy and Nicole, and seniors Bob, Jane, Kathy and Vassie from Beaufort, Bluffton and Sun City. They're just a handful of the hundreds in the area living with MS.
There are many ways to help. Upcoming events offer some opportunities.
You can "Eat to Beat MS" at Jim N Nicks in Bluffton on Wednesday between 5-9 p.m. Ten percent of your bill will go to the National MS Society to fund research and programs to help South Carolinians living with MS.
On Saturday Oct. 8, EarthFIT Training Facility, located at 39 Sams Point Rd, in Beaufort is offering two benefit training sessions at 9 and 10 a.m. for a suggested donation of $10 per person. Each session will last about 30 minutes. Register online at www.beaufortpersonaltraining.com. Questions about this event should be directed to firstname.lastname@example.com.
You can come to the Hilton Head MS walk on Oct. 15 at Jarvis Creek Park. The walk is on a one-mile paved path around the beautiful lake. The 6 p.m. walk will be preceded by dinner provided by Carrabba's Italian Grill. The walk will be followed by an inspiring candlelight ceremony. You can come to eat, to walk, to cheer on the walkers, but, most of all to spend a fun and inspiring evening with friends and neighbors. You can join an existing walk team or form your own team at
You can donate to the bike rides of the O'Rourkes and Linda Warnock. Send a check to the National MS Society to Linda at 5 Pineland Rd., Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29926 or to the O'Rourkes at 23 Mooring Line Ct., Bluffton, 29910.
If you have questions, please email Bob Hunter at email@example.com or call 705-4434.
Your friends and neighbors with MS and their families thank you for joining the battle. Together we can defeat MS.


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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College & State University cheerleading squad and head coach Jimmy Redus are set to hold tryouts later this month.
Tryouts will be conducted Monday, Aug. 30 and Wednesday, Sept. 1 in the Centennial Center. For more information regarding these tryouts please contact coach Redus via email or phone at email@example.com or cell 478-256-5886.
Those interested in trying out are asked to read the information posted on the website and download the tryout packet at http://www.gcsubobcats.com/sports/cheer/tryoutreq.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, back-to-back winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/GCSUBobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCSUBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame.


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Craig Lowe and Ed Braddy sparred over their past votes on the proposed University Corners development during a Sunday afternoon forum for Gainesville mayoral candidates.
Craig Lowe and Ed Braddy sparred over their past votes on the proposed University Corners development during a Sunday afternoon forum for Gainesville mayoral candidates.
Lowe, the incumbent, said Braddy, a former city commissioner, "knowingly made false statements" about his voting record on tax incentives for the mixed-use development long planned but still not built off University Avenue and Northwest 13th Street.
In a recent column in The Sun, Braddy, who served from 2002 to 2008, said he was the only commissioner to vote against tax incentives the developer requested.
In 2005, Braddy was in the 5-2 majority supporting incentives, with Lowe, who was then a commissioner, and former Mayor Pegeen Hanrahan in dissent.
In a subsequent 2007 vote, a request for incentives passed 6-1, with Braddy in dissent.
Since Braddy voted for the incentives in 2005, Lowe said the statement in his column "is an attempt to Etch-A-Sketch one's voting record."
Braddy said he'd misrepresented nothing.
"We both sort of switched positions," he said. "I think I ended up right."
The University Corners site borders the University Park residential community and the development was a focus of discussion at Sunday's forum, which was co-hosted by the Duckpond & University Park neighborhood associations. The six mayoral candidates will face off in the March 19 election for the opportunity to serve a three-year term. A runoff election, if necessary, will be on April 16.
Candidates were asked their stance on an active application from the developer to increase allowable building height from eight to 10 stories and a request for tens of millions in tax reimbursements from property tax revenues University Corners will generate for the city's Community Redevelopment Agency.
"I do think that 10 stories would just be overpowering for this neighborhood," said former city commissioner Scherwin Henry.
Henry, who was in the majority that approved a roughly $98 million tax reimbursement package in 2007, said his decision whether to support incentives will depend on the amount ultimately requested. The package approved in 2007 has expired because the project did not meet a deadline for construction.
Candidate Mark Venzke spoke against the requested height increases and said a six-story building would be more appropriate. On incentives, he said he would not like to see the city provide any "substantial" amount of tax funding.
Candidate Donald Shepherd said the developer should be the one approaching the city and offering to pay in order to build the project.
Pete Johnson, the former chairman of the airport board, said University Corners posed significant issues with traffic congestion, the compatibility of a 10-story building with the nearby University of Florida and neighborhood and the request for tax incentives. Johnson said he needed to gather more information on the prior approvals of incentives and building height before making a decision.
The dispute between the city and the company behind the biomass plant and whether the late-2011 sale of a 40 percent stake constituted a change of ownership also came up. Asked if the city had grounds to terminate the contract, all candidates but Lowe said yes. Lowe said that, according to the city's attorneys, Gainesville did not. The city is seeking arbitration, saying the sale violated a provision of the contract.
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University Corners and developer Nathan Collier's offer to buy 5.7 acres of Loblolly Woods North Nature Park next to his home for $1 million were among the neighborhood issues brought to District 4 candidates Randy Wells and Mac McEachern.
Wells said he supports the increase from eight to 10 stories as a "modest change" to the existing zoning approvals but was "very much undecided" on incentives.
McEachern spoke against the height increase and the tax incentives requested by the Miami-Dade based developer now at the helm of University Corners.
"We don't owe him anything or any other developers or financiers or Wall Street bankers," he said.
On Collier's $1 million offer, McEachern said the city could use the money.
"If Nathan wants to give the city $1 million I think the city should take it," and give him the Mom's Kitchen property as well, McEachern said.
Wells said he was "disinclined at this time" to support the sale because it "sends the message that money is more important" than providing the community with parks.
Wells and McEachen differed on the city's ongoing practice of charging electric utility customers more than 10 percent above actual fuel costs to build up an approximately $23 million fund intended to limit rate increases when the biomass plant comes online.
Wells said it was a "completely reasonable" to "build up a surplus" now to mitigate a significant increase in the fuel adjustment charge when the plant goes online.
McEachern said the practice was "against the law" and that the city was misusing the fuel adjustment charge to collect money that belonged to the public and should be returned to customers.