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When in November we elect the people to lead our country, maybe 40 percent or even fewer will go to vote. Is it too late to stop this disgrace?
To take a page from "Nudge," by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein, we might try "nudging" people to vote. Here's one way: a personal, guilt-inducing letter of invitation to everyone to vote, mailed by every secretary of state to every citizen, registered or not, for whom there is a driver's license or state identification of any kind.
The purpose here is to prey on people who don't know what they ought to do.
This little epiphany came to me of late while traveling in a foreign country, where they always do things differently — and in particular, it happened on a trip in September to Berlin, just before the national elections. A friend there handed me such a letter of invitation — to be sure, more stiffly Teutonic than feel-good American in style. Yet reading it, I felt, well … nudged, and even envious that I had no chance to be a good German.
Suppose with a nudge the U.S. voting rate in 2014 went up from the typical 40 percent to 50 percent and maybe from 60 percent to 70 percent in a presidential year — which is only a modest turnout by the standard of other democracies on this planet. Are we so sure that our system of government would still be so dysfunctional? Even a nudge of just two points would still justify a letter.
Of course, we liberals especially should be much more than nudge-niks; and if it were possible legislatively, we should be swinging a stick. If we require people to serve on juries, we can require them to vote — yes, compulsory voting, just like in Australia and Belgium. "Oh, it's in the Constitution that we don't have to vote." Where? In the text, there is neither an absolute right to vote nor a right not to vote. It simply requires the eligibility be the same as eligibility for voting for the state legislature. "Oh, it violates our right to conscience, or the First Amendment." How? It's fine to cast a blank ballot, as they do in Australia, which has compulsory voting — and where you're fined if you don't. Once they go to the polling place, they can do whatever they like.
Besides, not every abridgment of speech or conduct violates the First Amendment, and there is nothing "content based" about an obligation to cast a vote of some kind, blank or not, which is neutral as to for whom or how the citizen votes at all. Spare me the First Amendment — tell it to the tea party.
It is true the Constitution is broken. But let's not blame the Founders too much. It was our own era that came up with the "silent" filibuster. It was our digital age that perfected the gerrymander.
Is it possible that the Constitution might work better if we had voting rates of 80 percent, or perhaps even just 70 percent? It's possible. And not because at 70 percent the Democrats would triumph: They might not. But both parties would be different. A bigger percentage of the "99 percent" or just the "bottom 90 percent" would be there to ballast against the "1 percent" or the "10 percent" at the top. The "have-not" faction, to take a concept from Federalist No. 10, would be much larger relative to the "haves," and all the false consciousness and cognitive dissonance in the world could not cancel out the good effect. Good things would start to happen. The problem of economic inequality at least on the scale we have would sooner or later solve itself.
Can't one blue state, just one of them, try compulsory voting by initiative and see if it sets off a constitutional chain reaction? After all, the states are supposed to be "laboratories for experiment." That's why we have 50.
Thomas Geoghegan is a labor lawyer in Chicago. He is the author, most recently, of "Were You Born on the Wrong Continent?"


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The real thing, this time: leaked British diplomatic correspondence published in the London Times appears to make it clear that Great Britain let Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi go in order to finalize an oil deal with Libya:
The British government decided it was "in the overwhelming interests of the United Kingdom" to make Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi, the Lockerbie bomber, eligible for return to Libya, leaked ministerial letters reveal.
Gordon Brown's government made the decision after discussions between Libya and BP over a multi-million-pound oil exploration deal had hit difficulties. These were resolved soon afterwards. …
The correspondence makes it plain that the key decision to include Megrahi in a deal with Libya to allow prisoners to return home was, in fact, taken in London for British national interests.
Two letters dated five months apart show that Straw initially intended to exclude Megrahi from a prisoner transfer agreement with Colonel Muammar Gadaffi, under which British and Libyan prisoners could serve out their sentences in their home country.
In a letter dated July 26, 2007, [Justice Secretary Jack] Straw said he favoured an option to leave out Megrahi by stipulating that any prisoners convicted before a specified date would not be considered for transfer.
Downing Street had also said Megrahi would not be included under the agreement.
Straw then switched his position as Libya used its deal with BP as a bargaining chip to insist the Lockerbie bomber was included.
The exploration deal for oil and gas, potentially worth up to £15 billion, was announced in May 2007. Six months later the agreement was still waiting to be ratified.
On December 19, 2007, Straw wrote to MacAskill announcing that the UK government was abandoning its attempt to exclude Megrahi from the prisoner transfer agreement, citing the national interest.
In a letter leaked by a Whitehall source, he wrote: "I had previously accepted the importance of the al-Megrahi issue to Scotland and said I would try to get an exclusion for him on the face of the agreement. I have not been able to secure an explicit exclusion.
"The wider negotiations with the Libyans are reaching a critical stage and, in view of the overwhelming interests for the United Kingdom, I have agreed that in this instance the [prisoner transfer agreement] should be in the standard form and not mention any individual."
Within six weeks of the government climbdown, Libya had ratified the BP deal.
It's a sad story, but not surprising in the context of contemporary European politics. Apart from anything else, it is an argument for the death penalty. We simply can't trust any Western government to be immune from bribery.

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Derry voters approve revised contract for educational assistantsBy Adam Swift
Union Leader correspondent
June 26. 2013 8:28AM
DERRY - The school district's educational assistant's have a new three-year contract, but by the narrowest of margins.
The new contract passed by four votes at a special school district election yesterday, 356-352.
The two sides initially came to an agreement earlier this year, but that proposed three-year contract was voted down by residents at the March town election.
The new contract includes smaller pay raises for paraprofessionals over the next three years and will cost about $27,000 less than the original agreement over the course of the contract.
The money to cover the cost of the pay increases are in the approved 2013-14 school year budget, according to school board member Neal Ochs.
The new agreement calls for pay increases of 10 cents per hour the first year, 15 cents the second year, and 15 cents the third year. Originally, the contract called for a 15 cent raise the first year and a 25 cent raise in the third year.


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NSBE seeks to stimulate and develop student interest in engineering and strives to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. NSBE stimulates and develops student interest in engineering. NSBE's goal is to recruit, retain, and graduate successful engineers.
NSBE at Clarkson is governed by a Constitution which is ratified by its membership. The Constitution provides for a Executive Board (EB) members to oversee the programs and activities of the Society. The EB itself is governed by a set of By-Laws, Rules and Regulations. The By-Laws provide more specific information regarding organizational working rules.
NSBE at Clarkson is in Region 1 which is one of six geographic regions designed to facilitate effective communication and action among its 270 student chapters and 50 alumni chapters across the nation. The regions serve as an administrative channel through which information from the National Executive Board and National Headquarters is disseminated. Regions have executive boards (REBs) modeled after the NEB which provide direction to their chapters and assist in coordinating chapter activities.
Alumni Extension
The NSBE Alumni Extension affords the NSBE graduate the opportunity to participate in activities which support the goals and objectives of the Society. In this way, professional engineers and scientists can continue their association with the organization. The mission of the Alumni Extension is to support NSBE in a way that develops and enhances NSBE's existing programs, increases technical awareness in the African-American community, encourages scholastic achievement, and stimulates enthusiasm among their professional colleagues. The Alumni Executive Board (AEB) is comprised of elected positions appointed positions, and is headed by the National Alumni Chairperson who holds one seat on the National Executive Board (NEB).
NSBE student chapters, located at colleges and universities across the U.S. and Canada, are the center of the Society's activities. Chapter membership provides the creative and programmatic impetus which directs the entire organization. The Chapter Executive Board is comprised of elected and appointed positions.
World Headquarters
The NSBE World Headquarters (WHQ) is located at 205 Daingerfield Road in Alexandria, Virginia. The World Headquarters helps to provide the continuity necessary to achieve the Society's goals. The headquarters staff manages the Society's daily operations and fundraising activities, provides for the continuity of its programs, and serves as a central point of contact for both NSBE members and the general public. Staff activities are coordinated by the National Executive Director, who reports directly to the NEB.
NSBE Advisors - Philosophy of NSBE Advising
A NSBE advisor must be supremely confident in the capability of NSBE officers at all levels to manage the organization. Thus, the role of an advisor is to outline all of the various pros, cons, and possible consequences of particular actions for all the various issues which NSBE officers face. With the benefit of the experienced perspectives of their advisors, the NSBE members are then fully equipped to make the proper decisions and to choose their own direction.
"The NSBE Torch symbolizes our everlasting burning desire to achieve success in this competitive society and to affect a positive change on the quality of life for all people. The lightning bolts represent the striking impact that will be felt by the Society and industry due to the contributions and accomplishments made by dedicated members of the National Society of Black Engineers."


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Schoolgirl admirers have been less than delighted at the young lady recently proclaimed the "cutest high schooler in all Kanto" in a large-scale Shibuya beauty pageant.
Shibuya played host to what is probably its largest "gyaru" event, the annual "Love Sunshine" ("RabuSan"), and the event was accompanied by a "miss" contest intent on identifying the cutest first year high school girl in the entire Kanto region.
The event saw 1200 entries, but the top prize went to 16-year-old gyaru fashionista Moe Iwase (and yes, her name is "萌"), who tearfully grabbed her ¥250,000 prize money on stage, with judges saying "that she was brimming with self-confidence clinched it."
The runners up:
As with seemingly all beauty pageants, the results have been widely derided, particularly given how far the victor is into "gyaru" territory – JK connoisseurs complain "she looks like she is in her twenties," "she looks more like a cheap hostess" and "she wouldn't even sell in an AV."


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Daniel Makes Room For a Brother or Sister
Name: Daniel (2) and sibling on the way (Sept.)
Location: Perth, Western Australia
We are expecting our fifth child, and after moving into our beautiful new home a year ago, we still had to give quite some thought as to what the new sleeping arrangements are going to be. The older three children all have bedrooms that they (and I love) and weren't keen to rearrange (two boys in one room, and our only girl in a room of her own). Given that having the baby in our room is not an option in my mind, we have decided to put the new baby in with the two-year-old and pray that they both transition smoothly!
I bought neutral bedlinen (we don't know the gender of our baby), including an extra quilt cover set which I will cut in half to make coordinating cot quilt covers when the baby outgrows the cradle.
My husband Phil made Daniel's bed (we have a matching one which fits on top to make a bunk bed when we need it) and Phil's dad made the cradle. (Phil and his four brothers slept in it as babies, as well as our own four children). The rocking chair was a gift from friends.
Daniel is excited about his new 'treasure drawers' (white HELMER drawer unit from IKEA). All our children have one of these for storing (and sorting) their treasures in. I bought one for baby already too - perfect for containing baby paraphernalia until the baby is old enough to accumulate his/her own junk treasure.
The elephants, Parsley and Beet, were made with one of Jodie Carleton's gorgeous patterns. Visit her blog to see more of her wonderful handiwork, including my new favourite, Red Riding Hood.
To add a splash of colour to the otherwise neutral room, I screenprinted and stitched up some large softies. These are based on early drawings by each of the older three children. On the wall above the cradle is one of my own artquilts, 'Crawl', which actually features Daniel as a baby.
The art wall (which includes a built in wardrobe and drawers) features a cross stitch which Phil's mum made when Phil was little, and a print by a dear friend.
Thanks Ruth! Readers, visit Ruth's blog to see her textile art and for inspiring ideas for creating art with kids.
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Swimming Pool Blog
by Rob Cox January 07, 2014
Shocking a Pool During Winter
A debacle of a debate has been brewing around the pool community regarding shocking a pool during winter.
Some say there is no need to do a full shocking of the pool during the off-season winter months, while others state the opposite, boosting their chlorine levels even though the pool is not being used.
And some (like myself) say, It depends...
OPEN & OPERATIONAL POOLS - you may want to Shock the Pool during Winter If:
1. The water temperature is above 60 degrees
2. The pool is not covered with a winter pool cover that blocks the sun
3. Your level of combined chlorine (chloramines) is above 0.3 ppm
CLOSED & COVERED POOLS - you may want to Shock the Pool during Winter If:
1. You see visible algae or very poor water clarity
2. If you did not use enough winter algaecide during pool closing
3. When the pool has a poor fitting pool cover, with lots of sun and debris getting through
If your pool is open and operational, shock the pool using your normal procedure. Keep the pump running for several hours after shocking to distribute the chlorine.
If your pool is closed and covered, pull back the pool cover along one side to add diluted pool shock. Then use your pool brush vigorously, to create circulating currents. You may want to keep your pool cover open for several hours, to give your pool some air, and allow some gassing-off to occur.
You may not need as much pool shock during winter as you normally would to achieve the same effect. The National Institutes of Health found that at normal summer water temperatures, the efficacy of chlorine was 2-3 times less than for water temperatures around 50 degrees. You won't notice this in your chlorine test - temperature doesn't affect the chlorine residual (how much is Free and Available), only the strength or power of the HOCL increases. So, don't use 2 or 3 times less pool shock, but you could probably decrease your normal summer shock dose by 10-20%.
Your pool water pH level is important; as always, you should do a pH test before shocking, and add a pH decreaser if the reading is above 7.5. According to a chlorine fact sheet produced by Oregon State, the optimum pH for chlorine disinfection is 4.5. This is the pH level at which your pool shock has the most efficacy, or killing power. However! If you lower your pH that much, the water becomes very aggressively acidic, and can damage your pool surfaces. I like to shock my pool with the pH at 7.2.
For uncovered pools, you may also want to check your level of cyanuric acid, before shocking a winter pool. True, the sun is not nearly as strong during winter, so a 50 ppm residual of stabilizer, or conditioner is not needed, but strive to at least have 20 ppm of CYA (cyanuric acid) in the water, as measured by your local pool store, or by using your own cyanuric acid test.
Shock On, America!
- Rob


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Our 6 year old German Shepherd mix, Bailey, has allergies. Every summer from July through September or October he goes crazy! He licks his front legs and gets hot spots on his hind legs that he licks until they are raw and hairless, (not very appealing on a dog). He also scratches at his mouth until his gums swell up and sometimes bleed. Bailey also tends to throw up easily during these months. Our veterinarian did allergy tests and he tested positive for various grasses, weeds, trees and foods. We put him on a prescription diet of fish and potatoes from the veterinarian, but last summer he was as bad as ever - we had to put him in an Elizabethan collar to keep him from scratching himself so badly. Are there any natural remedies or supplements that could help poor Bailey be more comfortable this summer?
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Seasonal allergies are usually inhalant or flea allergies. Food allergies are usually not seasonal and blood tests are poor indicators of food allergy. Food, however, is where you need to start.
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Posole's flavor is intense and earthy, and it has a robust consistency. Since posole corn can be difficult to find, hominy is often used as a substitute in this traditional Mexican stew.
2 tbsp. oil
6 scallions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups chicken or beef stock
1 lb. cooked pork, cut in chunks
3 cups canned whole hominy
2 cups cooked corn kernels
1⁄2 cup diced canned green chilies
1⁄4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
Shredded lettuce
Sliced radishes
Shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips, as needed
1. Heat oil in large stockpot. Add scallions and garlic; cook 5 min.
2. Stir in stock, pork, hominy, corn, chilies, and hot pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to med.; cover and simmer 30 min.
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This is a second-rate special effects-dominated 3D entry that will join several prominent would-be blockbusters that need not be mentioned on the summer junk heap.
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Perhaps there was a clever germ of an idea here, but the five credited writers didn't develop characters, scenarios or rules in this sci-fi world well enough to engage the audience.
In R.I.P.D., we have a legitimate train wreck of a motion picture: a film that doesn't work on any level. It's not funny. It's not exciting. It's not engaging. It's a waste of time and money.
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OK for kids 13+
Lifeless, violent dud recycles many better sci-fi comedies.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that R.I.P.D. is a sci-fi comedy that's likely to remind many viewers of Men in Black. It revolves around characters who die and come back as "ghost cops," whose job is to catch dead people who are still walking the earth. Violence is frequent but generally bloodless and cartoonish, with plenty of fake-looking computer-generated effects/creatures (some of whom may still be pretty scary for little kids) and lots of flipping cars and smashed buildings. There are also some shooting scenes. Things get a bit more serious when the main character deals with saying goodbye to his beloved wife. Language includes a few uses of "s--t," as well as one or two uses of "bitch" and "ass," and there's some kissing/suggestion of sex, as well as jokes at the expense of groups like women and Chinese people.
Messages: Characters learn to work together, and the main character learns to let go of the past. But much of their attitude is reckless, destructive, and insubordinate. There's also a bit of revenge involved. There are a few minor jokes at the expense of women, an old Chinese man, and Indian food.
Role models: The main characters are generally good cops, and they seem to care about people, despite a layer of callousness, but they're also destructive and silly.
Violence: Overall, the violence is cartoonish and bloodless, with very fake-looking creatures/visual effects romping around the city, flipping cars and destroying buildings. But some of the monsters can be kind of scary (like a man with his mouth ripped wide open). In the prologue scenes, cops shoot lots of bullets at a warehouse full of bad guys, but no one is shown getting hit. The main theme of the movie deals with the main character dying, coming back as a kind of ghost cop, and mourning the loss of his beloved wife (he watches her cry at his funeral). The movie's plot involves the idea of a coming apocalypse.
Sex: A husband and wife kiss lovingly while lying in bed, and they appear to be gearing up for sex before the scene ends. There's some various sexual innuendo, such as a couple alluding to a past sexual encounter, and references to "whores" or "love bought by the hour." A man gets out of the shower and drops his towel, but nothing sensitive is shown.
Language: Language includes a cut-off use of "f--k," as well as a few uses of "s--t," plus "ass," "a--hole," "son of a bitch," "c--k up," "Jesus" (as an exclamation), and "suck it."
Consumerism: A character drinks a Fresca in one scene.
Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not applicable
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Raymond incumbents get challengesBy GRETYL MACALASTER
Union Leader Correspondent
February 03. 2013 10:34PM
RAYMOND - Voters will have to make myriad choices to make when they go to the polls March 12. In addition to the 23 warrant articles on the ballot they will be voting for elected officials, and six of seven races on the ballot are being contested.
Selectmen Lee Weldy and Wayne Welch are being challenged by three residents in their bids for re-election, including two former selectmen, Greg Bemis and June M. Hartford, and current budget committee member Harry "Bud" McClard.
On the school ballot, incumbents Kelly Lehman and current chairman John Stewart are both running for only a one-year seat on the school board against challenger Kyle Scofield, who has been serving on the Lamprey River Elementary School Building Committee. Moe Titcomb, who has filled the seat by appointment since another school board member resigned last year, is not running in that race but is seeking a three-year term on the budget committee.
Daniel F. Chouinard, Diane Naoum, Steve Reardon and Steven Wallerstein will compete for two three-year seats on the school board being left open by Stewart and Lehman.
Other races are being contested as well. Planning board members Jonathan Wood and Gretchen Gott are both seeking re-election to three-year terms on the planning board but alternate Don Hedman is looking to take one of their seats.
Kimberlee Tyndall is challenging incumbent Tina M. Thomas for a three-year term as trustee of the trust funds.
Tyndall is also running for an open one-year term on the budget committee.
Sandy Ellis is running for the second available three-year term on the budget committee.
In the last contested race, Barbara Edgar and Sabrina Maltby are running for a three-year term as library trustee.
No candidates filed for an open three-year seat on the ethics committee.
A candidates night is being held on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the Raymond High School Media Center for all town and school candidates to talk to residents about themselves and why they are running for office.


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NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan judge has found a lot of differences between the porn classic "Deep Throat" and last year's Hollywood-produced biography of the world's first major porn star.
U.S. District Judge Thomas Griesa tossed out a lawsuit brought by Arrow Productions Limited against the Weinstein Co. and other defendants in a written decision that was publicly released Tuesday.
The judge said he decided after reviewing both films that the makers of the Hollywood film did not copy the core of "Deep Throat," which came out in 1972. He said "Deep Throat" is a pornographic film focusing on one type of sex act while "Lovelace" is a critical, biographical film which contains no pornographic scenes or nudity.
In Monday's decision, Griesa described "Deep Throat" as a "famous pornographic film replete with explicit sexual scenes and sophomoric humor" while he said "Lovelace" documents the tragic life of Linda Lovelace, whose real name was Linda Boreman.
The lawsuit attempted to prevent the distribution of "Lovelace" when it was released last year, but Griesa did not allow it.
The judge said the reproduction in "Lovelace" of three scenes from "Deep Throat" was transformative, adding "a new, critical perspective on the life of Linda Lovelace and the production of "Deep Throat."
Attorney Evan Mandel said Arrow Productions was reviewing the decision and considering an appeal. Lawyers for the defendants did not immediately return requests for comment.
Although "Deep Throat," which cost less than $50,000 to make, grossed anywhere from $100 million to $600 million, its star actress only ever collected her salary of $1,250. She later wrote an account of her experiences entitled "Ordeal" and promoted anti-pornography and women's causes until her 2002 death in a car accident.


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We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation.
Just what makes Scotland so special and worthy of a place on your must-visit holiday list? This section has all the answers you need. Find out:
- Who Nessie is, and where you can (maybe) find her
- What you can expect from our unique music, language, dance and culture
- Who our most famous Scots are - from Rabbie Burns to Macbeth
- What makes our history special - our castles, stone circles and more
- And great practical tips for planning a visit, LGBT-friendly events and how to get married in Scotland.
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The manager of EuroPottery, Lona Brozay, talks about the upcoming cooking classes the business will be hosting.
The manager of EuroPottery, Lona Brozay, talks about the upcoming cooking classes the business will be hosting.
1. Lona, why did EuroPottery decide to begin offering cooking classes?
Polish Pottery and cooking are a natural fit. At The EuroPottery Shop not a day goes by that we are not talking to our customers about the versatility of our pottery. Likewise, our customers enjoy sharing with us the many uses they have for their pieces. We figured, "What better way to share this information than to actually illustrate how beautifully the pottery goes from the oven to the table and all of the great ways to use it, and have some fun in the process."
2. Who will lead the classes and what is his background in creating good food?
Wyatt Crabill is the head chef and co-owner of Streetwise Cuisine in Leavenworth. He has worked as a chef, kitchen manager, and cook in several restaurants around Kansas City and Manhattan, KS.
3. What type of cuisine will be highlighted at the classes and what are some of the dishes that will be featured?
Each class will focus on the popular cuisine of a particular country or region of Europe. This month we are exploring Spanish food, including paella and several tapas dishes. For our October classes, we will be delving into German as well as Austrian food.
4. What are the details of when, where, cost and how to register for the classes?
The classes are held at The EuroPottery Shop, 209 Delaware, Historic Downtown Leavenworth, Kan. We have two classes scheduled for Sept. 17 for lunch ($13); Sept. 19 for dinner ($18). Classes will be limited in size to 10 or 12 people.
We are posting class information on our Facebook page. Currently registration and payment for classes is in advance by phone 913-680-0806, or in the shop.
5. What will be the most important things that participants can expect to learn from the classes and can those who may not frequent their own kitchens as much as they should benefit from the classes?
EuroPottery's Cooking Class is a great place to gather with friends, learn how to make a new dish, and have a bite to eat all rolled into one.
We want to provide a venue that is casual and inviting, a spot for a girls' night out or even a 'date night.' So take the night off and come cook with us.
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The Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) and the American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) will host a workshop on coal ash utilization in Lexington, KY. The workshop will offer a comprehensive overview of coal combustion products (CCP) from the point of generation to inclusion in buildings, agriculture, infrastructure, and environmental remediation projects. The event is targeted at those who wish to increase their knowledge of the materials and the opportunities for recycling. Generators, marketers, consultants, public officials and students will find this workshop valuable in understanding the scope of CCP use and issues related recycling.
Date: April 29-30, 2014 at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Lexington, Kentucky.
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - PC Cheats
3 Cheats
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag PC achievements.
Carry out the following tasks to unlock the corresponding achievement:-
A New Hope Complete memory sequence 9.
A Pirate's Life For Me Complete memory sequence 3.
Adrift Complete memory sequence 8.
All Aboard! Board a ship without losing any crew members.
All Rounder Play on every game mode, and use every ability and ranged weapon
once in Multiplayer.
Barfly Unlock all taverns.
Been Down So Long... Complete memory sequence 11.
Bunker Buddies Complete present day mission 4.
Business And Pleasure Earn 50,000 reales.
By The Book Complete 100% of all main mission constraints.
Cannon fodder Recruit 500 crew members.
Cartographer Visit every location of the game.
Committed To The Cause Reach level 55 in Multiplayer.
Death Of A Salesman Complete memory sequence 5.
Destroyer Fully upgrade the Jackdaw.
Devil Of The Caribbean Defeat all 4 legendary ships.
Employee Of The Month Complete 25 Abstergo challenges.
Excavator Find a buried treasure.
FTFY Fully upgrade your hideout.
Getting Weird Around Here Complete present day mission 3.
Ghost In The Machine Hack 15 computers in Abstergo Entertainment.
Good While It Lasted Complete memory sequence 2.
Help A Brother Out Complete a Templar Hunt sequence.
Heroes Aren't Born Complete memory sequence 1.
Hungover Wake up in a haystack.
It's All Good Complete present day mission 5.
Just Like Starting Over Complete memory sequence 12.
Killer Killer Harpoon a killer whale.
King Of The Castle Capture all forts.
Lab Technician Play and complete a game session of Game Lab in the
Multiplayer Public playlist.
Master Of The Caribbean Complete the Discovery Mode of Wolfpack in Multiplayer.
Mer-man Swim a total of 1 nmi.
Mixing Up The Medicines Complete memory sequence 6.
My Elusive Fortune Complete memory sequence 10.
No Apologies Complete memory sequence 4.
Owned Complete every activity in a single location.
Personal Bag Of Tricks Finish a game session with an ability set that you customized in Multiplayer.
Redingote Up! Craft the Hunter outfit.
Roped In Perform 5 air assassinations from a swinging rope.
Routine Hacking Complete present day mission 2.
Saw That One Coming... Complete memory sequence 13.
Sea Legs Complete all naval contracts.
Seven Deadly Seas Explore all underwater shipwrecks.
Sharing Is Caring Share each type of discovery with friends once.
Silence, Fool! Kill a guard ringing a bell.
Siren Song Rescue pirate hostages by distracting enemies with "dancers."
The Hammer Falls Complete memory sequence 7.
Thug Life Plunder 30 ships.
Vault Raider Unlock the secret door in Tulum.
Wild West Indies Kill 4 enemies in a row using multi-pistols.
Map References
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag PC map references.
Elite Ship Upgrade Locations:-
Find the plans for the following ship upgrades by searching
the corresponding locations:-
Upgrade Location Map ref.
Elite Round Shot Kabah Ruins 769, 145
Elite Hull San Ignacio 379, 770
Elite Swivel Guns Devil's Eye Cave 488, 353
Elite Harpoon Andreas Island 579, 720
Elite Broadside Cannons The Blue Hole 471, 170
Elite Heavy Shot Petite Cavern 901, 263
Elite Fire Barrels San Juan 479, 487
Elite Fire Barrel Storage Isla Providencia 502, 044
Elite Ram La Concepcion Shipwreck 181, 296
Shipwreck Locations:-
The following underwater shipwrecks are found at the corresponding
locations after Sequence 6-1 is completed:-
Shipwreck Location Map ref.
Shipwreck #1: San Ignacio 378, 769
Shipwreck #2: Petite Caverne 901, 264
Shipwreck #3: Jiguey 564, 539
Shipwreck #4: Atocha 632, 661
Shipwreck #5: Black Trench 221, 449
Shipwreck #6: San Juan 480, 486
Shipwreck #7: Devil's Eyes Cave 487, 356
Shipwreck #8: Anotto Bay 622, 276
Shipwreck #9: Ambergris Key 055, 177
Shipwreck #10: The Blue Hole 470, 170
Shipwreck #11: Kabah Ruins 768, 144
Shipwreck #12: La Concepcion Shipwreck 180, 296
Shipwreck #13: Antocha 629, 661
Mayan Puzzle Locations:-
Complete the following Mayan puzzles at the corresponding locations
to unlock the Mayan Outfit at Tulum (coordinates 070, 405):-
Puzzle Location Map Ref.
Symbol #1 Great Inagua;
completed during DNA Sequence 4, Memory 1.
Symbol #2 Cat Island 734, 694
Symbol #3 Mantanzas 343, 642
Symbol #4 Cape Bonavista 179, 593
Symbol #5 Tulum 070, 405
Symbol #6 Pinos Isle 334, 476
Symbol #7 Pinos Isle 342, 478
Symbol #8 Tortuga 876, 377
Symbol #9 Long Bay 525, 253
Symbol #10 Isla Providencia 502, 044
Symbol #11 Isla Providencia 502, 044
Symbol #12 New Bone 431, 116
Symbol #13 Misteriosa 303, 119
Symbol #14 Misteriosa 296, 196
Symbol #15 Santanillas 217, 245
Symbol #16 Santanillas 221, 242
Tavern Locations
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag PC tavern locations.
All Tavern Locations:-
Search the following locations at the indicated coordinates on the world map to find all the taverns
and get the "Barfly" trophy. Just walk up to the barkeeper at the taverns, watch the cutscene, then
defeat the bandits to unlock that tavern. You can see the taverns on the world map if you synchronize
the viewpoints for the same area:
Tavern Map ref.
Andreas Island 573, 720
Arroyos 192, 565
Corozal 037, 266
Crooked Island 808, 545
Grand Cayman 392, 325
Ile a Vache 839, 137
Kingston 623, 172
Salt Key Bank 496, 629


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Eglin AFB celebrates a new milestone with the arrival of the Navy's first F-35C Lightning II.
The F-35C is the carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter program. That means it can take-off from and land on aircraft carriers.
"This is the Navy variance, it's got some different capabilities in the wing size to allow it to land on the carriers, beefed up landing gear to, once again, allow it to handle the rigors at sea and life on a carrier," said 33rd Fighter Wing Commander Col. Todd Canterbury
The plane was built by Lockheed Martin and flown from Fort Worth to Eglin Saturday.
The 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin trains pilots to fly the Joint Strike Fighters.
"This brings a whole new level of capability to the striking force of the United States Navy and our carriers," said VFA-101 Commanding Officer Capt. John Enfield. "Integrating this airplane with our legacy airplanes will give us a combat capability we've never seen before that'll carry us for the next 30 to 50 years."
The F-35 joint strike fighter program is the most expensive aviation program in Defense Department history. Earlier this week, Frank Kendall, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics told a Senate panel the program is on track.
The program, begun during President George W. Bush's administration, is about 90% through the development program and 40% through flight testing.
51.5 ft /15.7 m
14.7 ft /4.48 m
43 ft /13.1 m
♦Wing area
668 sq ft /62.1 sq m
♦Horizontal tail span
26.3 ft /8.02 m
♦Weight empty
34,800 lb
♦Internal fuel capacity
19,750 lb / 8,960 kg
♦Weapons payload
18,000 lb / 8,160 kg
♦Standard internal weapons load
Two AIM-120C air-to-air missiles
Two 2,000-pound GBU-31 JDAM guided bombs
♦Maximum weight
70,000 lb class
(uninstalled thrust ratings)
40,000 lb Max.
25,000 lb Mil.
(full internal weapons load) Mach 1.6 (~1,200 mph)
♦Combat radius
(internal fuel) >600 nm / 1,100 km
(internal fuel) >1,200 nm / 2,200 km
♦Max g-rating
*Maximum Power (Max) = with afterburner; Military Power (Mil) = without afterburner


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Think of hot celebrity couples and who tops your list? For me it's a straight up tie between Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel and Jay-Z and Beyonce. Next in line? Possibly Rihanna and Miley Cyrus. Yes, I'm serious. Apparently both Miley and Rihanna were approached and asked if they would want to make out with the other person. The verdict? Yes, Miley and Rihanna want to make out. Swap spit. Trade tongues. Someone with a video camera, get this on tape!
Hmmm, welp. I guess Rihanna's tried this whole woman-man relationship thing, and it totally backfired. If a man can't keep her satisfied, then maybe she's turning into a one-woman kinda lady?
OK. Maybe it's a stretch. Maybe it's not. Regardless, let's talk options. Sure, Miley is great and all -- but there are a whole SLEW of available sexy women in Hollywood. Starting with the newly single Kristen Stewart, of course.
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Candela (More Than This) combines a cunning wit with a deep understanding of the office politics specific to the entertainment industry to create a frantic atmosphere and a near breathless momentum as the story barrels toward an ending that's anything but your focusgrouped happy fade-out.
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Candela captures the ups and downs of Hollywood in her appealing send-up of the cutthroat side of the industry
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DUBLIN, Ohio, USA, 29 August 2012—Tilburg University, in the Netherlands, has gone live with WorldCat Local, OCLC's cloud-based discovery and delivery service that allows users to search their library's collection along with the collections of thousands of other libraries worldwide. With the launch of WorldCat Local, Tilburg University has chosen to focus first on the most user-critical service while taking a significant step toward migration of its entire library management workflow to the cloud with the adoption of OCLC WorldShare Management Services.
Students and faculty can now quickly and easily find and get materials they need through WorldCat Local, the discovery tool that offers a single search box to find what they need in Tilburg University Library as well as in the collections of other libraries around the world. With the University's collections already present in WorldCat, the configuration of its electronic collections in the WorldCat knowledge base further facilitates the discovery and delivery of electronic resources. This has provided the foundation for the next stage in its migration.
"In the past year, our project team and that of OCLC have worked closely together on this implementation—the cooperation went very well," said Marc van den Berg, director of Library and IT Services at Tilburg University. "We have intensified our communications, which are essential in projects like these and we look forward to further collaboration during the rest of the implementation process."
"We have been delighted to work with the project team at Tilburg University," said Eric van Lubeek, managing director at OCLC EMEA. "The challenges we faced were approached in a very positive manner, which made it possible for us to complete this implementation so successfully."
WorldCat Local can be a stand-alone service, or part of WorldShare Management Services, OCLC's new cloud-based library management services that provide tools to improve library workflows, reduce costs and offer new opportunities for collaboration. In the United States, there are currently 60 libraries already using the new WorldShare Management Services. In Australia, 12 libraries have started piloting the services.
OCLC has recently opened new data centers in London, Toronto and Sydney, in addition to the two that already exist in the United States, to serve libraries around the world interested in using the cloud-based services. Another data center in continental Europe is planned.
Tilburg University Library has posted several helpful Web pages, videos and other resources to introduce WorldCat Local to students and faculty.
About Tilburg University Library
The Tilburg University Library houses seven different collections under one roof, with a total of 800,000 printed volumes and access to over 20,000 electronic journals and 150 databases. Tilburg University, which dates back to 1927, has focused its research programmes on economics, business administration, law, social sciences, humanities and theology. The university has more than 13,000 students and over 1,000 academic staff. More information about the library can be found on its website.
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Founded in 1967, OCLC is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing library costs. More than 72,000 libraries in 170 countries have used OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend, preserve and manage library materials. Researchers, students, faculty, scholars, professional librarians and other information seekers use OCLC services to obtain bibliographic, abstract and full-text information when and where they need it. OCLC and its member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, the world's largest online database for discovery of library resources. Search WorldCat on the Web at www.worldcat.org. For more information, visit www.oclc.org.
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Application window is now OPEN to be apart of the Civic and Community Leader Professional Development 2018-2019 (also known as Walker Fellows).
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The Civic and Community Leaders Professional Development Program affords students an opportunity to develop and master skills that are essential for being civically engaged and active in the communities where they live and work. This program provides an excellent opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with Harrisburg, as well as Washington, D.C. Students will not only visit these cities, but engage in learning opportunities including career development and planning, leadership growth and development, community engagement, professional communication and personal communication skills, etiquette skill training, and the group will build an awareness of how public policy is shaped by national and global issues. Students will also have the opportunity to interact with individuals who shape the world we live in—lobbyists, members of think tanks, members of non-profit organizations, members of the media, as well as those who work in the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government.
The highlight of the Civic and Community Leaders Professional Development Program is a rigorous, exciting four-day trip to Washington, D.C. Round-trip travel and accommodations are provided by the Walker Center for all program participants. Throughout the year, participants will also have the opportunity to travel to Harrisburg to learn about Pennsylvania's state government.
In addition to the trips, participants must be willing to make a yearlong commitment to this program and to the Civic and Community Engagement and Research Project (CCERP). All participants will get to to aid in the planning, advertising, and execution of a variety of CCERP's events, including
- Congress to Campus,
- Constitution Week,
- Voter Registration Drives, and
- International Policy Conference.
These events will offer students the opportunity to put the skills they learned into action in a variety of ways, and they will also be afforded the opportunity to continue to learn and grow as leaders throughout the year. Students will also get to create some sort of reflective piece on their experience with the Walker Center—a video, a podcast, a journal—and these pieces will be showcased and archived for future leaders.
For more information, please stop by Huntingdon House or send an email to the Walker Center.
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Fashion-forward Fowler might have edge at Open
Rickie Fowler routinely travels with a dozen pairs of golf shoes
in tow. This week might be the rare tournament where the third-year
pro and noted clotheshorse actually wears every pair at least once
– just trying to keep his feet dry.
Rain showers lashed Royal Lytham several times a day through the
practice rounds this week and could again be a factor once the
British Open begins in earnest off the northwest coast on Thursday.
Fowler lives in Florida and he learned to play the game growing up
in sunny California, but he's taken to the tough conditions on this
side of the pond like a duck.
"I definitely think there are guys that either get off to a
tough start or aren't looking at the weather the right way and may
kind of beat themselves before they tee off," he said
Fowler realized he could have been one of those guys after
shooting 79 at wet and windy St. Andrews in his first-ever round at
the Open in 2010. He started out coping with the weather well, then
made triple-bogey late and added another double staggering in. But
drawing on his experience in the Walker Cup in Northern Ireland a
year earlier, Fowler navigated his way around the Old Course with a
67 the next day to make the cut and wound up finishing in a tie for
Both those memories provided some comfort last year at Royal St.
George's, when he sat in the locker room Saturday and prepared to
go out for the third round in some of the worst golfing weather
he'd ever seen. So did a glimpse of how five-time Open champion Tom
Watson, playing a few groups ahead, embraced the same challenge.
Watson, who was 61 at the time, remains one of the best bad-weather
golfers ever.
"He just looked like he was hitting his shot and walking
forward and moving on," Fowler recalled.
The longer he and caddie Joe Skovron watched, the more they
marveled at Watson's unflinching demeanor.
"Joe just said to me, `It's going to be tough. Some guys aren't
going to like it. But if we can go out and make some fun of it and
keep moving forward, we could make up a lot of ground' – which we
"I knew it was important to go out and play the first few holes
solid," Fowler added. "That was where a lot of it was into the
wind. … We got off to a good start and definitely made the most
out of the Saturday there."
Fowler shot 68, then 72 in the final round and finished tied for
fifth. Small wonder that despite the narrow driving lanes on a
course featuring more than 200 bunkers and some of the most
fearsome rough at an Open in years, he said, "I'm really looking
forward to it."
"There may be fewer options here this week," he added a moment
later. "And there's definitely going to be some shot-making that's
going to need to happen out there. But I love to play links golf,
like I said. You can be as creative as you want."
Previously, when Fowler's name and the word "creative" turned
up in the same sentence, a discussion of his sometimes-outrageous
clothes or his membership in the "Golf Boys" band was likely to
follow. The 23-year-old teamed with fellow golfers Bubba Watson,
Hunter Mahan and Ben Crane last year to make a boy-band video spoof
titled "Oh Oh Oh" that mocked the game's buttoned-down image and
raised money for charity.
But Fowler also sandwiched a solid rookie debut at the 2010
Ryder Cup between those impressive Open performances, then won on
the PGA Tour for the first time in May at Quail Hollow. His
shot-making ability might be more recognized now, but Fowler, who
is largely self-taught, always believed it was a cornerstone of his
game – especially over here.
"Basically I learned the game as you would if it would have
been 1950 versus 1995. So it was a great way for me to be brought
up, a very different way in today's day and age." he said.
"But I think it's a huge credit to who I am now and I guess the
creativity I have and the way I like to play and one of the reasons
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Sporting Kansas City traded the rights to veteran Frankie Hejduk to the LA Galaxy just hours after selecting him in the Stage 2 Re-Entry Draft on Wednesday, and received the rights to former New York Red Bulls youngster Luke Sassano in return.
KC selected Hejduk with the eighth overall pick in the Re-Entry Draft but then dealt the Southern California native to the Galaxy, who had selected Sassano with the 14th overall selection.
Hejduk, 36, reunites with Galaxy boss Bruce Arena, who coached the former Columbus Crew defender at the 2002 World Cup, when Hejduk appeared in four of the team's five games, including the quarterfinal loss to Germany. Arena also picked Hejduk for the 2006 World Cup roster, but the veteran was replaced after suffering a torn ACL before the tournament.
If he signs with Los Angeles, Hejduk will become the fifth player on the team's roster who has appeared in a World Cup. The former Bayer Leverkusen man had the option on his contract declined by Columbus after last season, his 11th in the league and eighth with the Crew. Hejduk won an MLS Cup with the team in 2008.
Sassano, meanwhile, appeared in just three games for the New York Red Bulls last season, his third with the club. The 25-year-old defensive midfielder appeared in a career-high 18 games during his rookie season in New York in 2008 and started in the team's MLS Cup loss that season to Hejduk and the Crew.
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Style # 213333
AVAILABILITY: Unavailable for immediate shipment.
With distressed detail at the thighs, comfy stretch fit and love-worn fading, this pair of bebe skinny jeans are sure to be the season's hottest go-to. Try yours with a crisp white top and a pair of embellished heels to achieve an effortless city-chic look.
- 47% lyocell, 26% cotton, 14% rayon, 12% polyester, 1% spandex
- Machine wash
- Made in USA
- Rise: 8" (20 cm), inseam: 27" (69 cm), leg opening: 11" (28 cm)
- Model is 5'9" and is wearing a US size 27
Eastern Skinny Boyfriend Jeans is rated out of 5 by 5.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bebequeen from Great Jeans Love them order a size down they run a little big I can't wait to wear them with my booties .
Date published: 2013-10-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by MissDestiny from Great Boyfriend Jean! Great fit, great color, true to size, love the stretch and feel of these :) Love this style! I would have given it 5 stars if the hole on the left leg wasn't so wide. I have to agree with the review before mine that mentioned this as well... Hopefully it won't inhibit the long "life" of these jeans. Otherwise.... Perfect! <3
Date published: 2013-06-26
Rated 4 out of 5 by DreamsComeTrue from Very cute boyfriend jeans!!! The jeans fit true to size. I usually buy BEBE jeans and shorts in size 24 and this was no exception. The back pockets were too long for my taste. The material is stretchy. The front distressed stretches are a bit wide and you have to be careful not to overstretch them. Overall great jeans!!
Date published: 2013-06-18
Rated 4 out of 5 by Perla8 from Increadibly comfortable and sexy This jeans suits just perfectly any curve (or no curve!) of your legs! It seems to be an intelligent jeans that feels and looks great from any angle! The fabric is very soft and so comfortable, I felt I was not wearing a "skinny" jeans. The only reason why I don't give a 5 stars excellent, is the wholes that are a bit too drasticly wide on the front. It fragilises the jean. I am not sure it will last long, for the price that I've paid. To improve on the next ones Bebe!
Date published: 2013-06-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sassy06 from Super comfy & sexy! These jeans are super comfy. The denim is stretchy & soft. The style & dark denim color make them very versatile. They can be worn with practically anything. Super sexy & stylish! I love them!
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Our pastured pigs enjoy rooting, rolling and playing in fresh air and sunshine. Moms and babies are left together. Our hogs are grain-fed, never any garbage! The result is amazing pork chops and bacon that is out of this world!
Our laying hens enjoy life on the school bus where they are protected from predators at night and eat fresh green grass and bugs during the day. Our meat birds and turkeys enjoy field peas straight from pasture. Our poultry is the best anywhere.
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Matt Vensel's 2013 NFL mock draft, Final version
Between now and April's NFL draft, Baltimore Sun blogger and reporter Matt Vensel will periodically publish NFL mock drafts, which he will mostly base off team needs, offseason roster moves and media speculation. The first round of the NFL draft is Thursday night, so this will be his final mock of the spring.
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Save Money on Fashion, Twinkies and Candy | News
ATLANTA - Valentine candy and cards are on clearance at Walmart and many other stores this week. Much of the candy has expiration dates in late fall 2013 and can also be frozen for months. Candy can be used for other holidays or gifts and cards can be saved for next year, espcially childen's Valentines for school.
For Twinkie lovers, Justdeals.com has a deal on a home made twinkie kit. The Hostess Twinkie Kit retails for $29.99 but it will be $9.99 Monday and Tuesday while supplies last.
Also online Tuesday, the flash sale fashion site RueLaLa.com has Lily Pulitzer accessories for women and for the home as well as Kids décor Items and a flash sale from FAO Schwartz. Rue LaLa's sales start at 11am every day, and popular items sell out fast. Shoppers can invite their friends to join and will receive a $10 store credit each time a friend makes a Rue La La Purchase. Click here to join.
Watch Ways to Save Wednesday Morning at 6 when I'll put Ted and Karyn to the test in Fact Versus Fiction! We'll explore some of the myths about saving money on gasoline.


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Daytona Beach police were called to investigate two deaths Sunday morning.
Daytona Beach police were called to investigate two deaths Sunday morning.
The first was a deadly single-vehicle crash on Nova Road that happened just after 4 a.m., according to a written report.
Vincent G. Yulo, 47, of Port Orange was driving north on Nova Road when he lost control of his truck after changing lanes several times and hit a tree in front of Fire Station 5, located at 627 N. Nova Road, the report states.
"It appears he was operating the vehicle in an erratic or reckless manner," according to the report. It is unknown if alcohol was a factor.
Four hours later, a dead man was found beside a house at 520 N. Ridgewood Ave, said Police Chief Mike Chitwood.
"It appears he died of natural causes," the chief said. "There were no signs of foul play."
The man, who is believed to be about 40 or 50, has not been identified.
"His identification and cause of death are pending autopsy," Chitwood said.


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Cliff Lee will not come back to pitch Game 4 on three days' rest.
Instead, Joe Blanton will get the call on Sunday night against the Yankees at Citizens Bank Park.
Lee has never pitched on three days' rest in his career, but seemed confident he could. He threw 122 pitches in his masterful Game 1 victory on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.
Blanton started Game 4 of the NLCS against the Dodgers and gave up four runs in six innings. He had pitched out of the bullpen in the Division Series.
Blanton won Game 4 against Tampa Bay last year, allowing two runs over six innings with seven strikeouts and two walks. He also bashed a home run.
More to come.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — U.S. stocks saw a mixed finish Friday, but ended February with strong monthly gains as the S&P 500 notched its 48th record close of the past year.
Stocks saw some pressure late in the session as Ukraine officials accused Russia of sending troops into the Crimea region, although the S&P 500 and the Dow managed to push back into positive territory before the closing bell.
Earlier, investors shrugged off a sharp cut in the estimate of fourth-quarter U.S. economic growth that nonetheless matched expectations and focused on better-than-expected readings from Chicago PMI and consumer-sentiment reports.
The S&P 500 SPX, -0.55% ended the day up 5.16 points, or 0.3%, at 1,859.45. The benchmark index, which turned positive for the year on Thursday, posted a 1.3% weekly gain, bringing its February rise to 4.3%.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, -0.50% added 49.06 points, or 0.3%, to 16,321.71. The blue-chip index rose 1.4% on a weekly basis. The index saw a February rise of 4%, its largest monthly percentage gain since January 2013.
The Nasdaq Composite COMP, -0.42% was unable to shake off late pressure, ending with a loss of 10.81 points, or 0.3%, at 4,308.11. That cut the index's weekly rise to 1.6%. The Nasdaq rose 5% over the course of the month, its biggest monthly gain since September 2013.
"We are clearly in a bull market and this market is not as overbought as it was at the end of last year," says Chris Bouffard, chief investment officer at The Mutual Fund Store.
"With stocks at fair value and the economy still growing, our analysis of overall environment shows that we still have more tail winds to take the markets higher in 2014, albeit with bumps on the way," he added.
Driving the stock market higher were a batch of better-than-expected economic reports.
As expected by the economists polled by MarketWatch, the government on Friday cut its estimate of U.S. growth in the waning months of 2013, mainly because consumers did not spend quite as much as originally reported. The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.4% annual pace in the fourth quarter instead of 3.2% as originally reported.
Chicago PMI accelerated in February, according to the Chicago business barometer released Friday while consumer sentiment rose, according to Friday reports on a gauge from the University of Michigan and Thomson Reuters.
A gauge of pending home sales ticked up 0.1% in January, but remained near a two-year low, signaling that upcoming activity may be slow, the National Association of Realtors reported Friday.
In corporate news, Deckers Outdoor Corp. DECK, -0.18% shares dropped more than 12%. The company, which owns footwear brands such as Ugg and Teva, said it expects full-year earnings to increase about 8%, less than the 12% growth expected by analysts, according to a Thomson Reuters survey. Deckers's projected earnings per share and revenue also disappointed Wall Street.
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers Inc. US:JOSB shares rose 3%. The men's retailer on Thursday rejected the latest offer from rival Men's Wearhouse US:MW which came to $63.50 a share. Jos. A. Bank said it's willing to talk with Men's Wearhouse about a higher price. Shares of Men's Wearhouse rose 5%.
Monster Beverage Corp. MNST, +1.06% shares rose 4% after the company posted fourth-quarter earnings above estimates.
Salesforce.com Inc. CRM, -1.60% shares fell 5.8% after posting a wider loss for the fourth quarter late Thursday.
In overseas markets, Asia stocks were up slightly overall, although the Japan market logged small declines. The bigger attention was on the Chinese yuan, which had its biggest drop against the dollar in years amid widespread speculation by traders that the People's Bank of China is massively intervening to bring down the value of the currency.
European stocksl ended in positive territory. Better-than-expected euro-zone inflation data eased pressure on the European Central Bank to cut interest rates next week at its meeting. The price of gold fell, while oil ticked higher.
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"This is no different than say building a 'Linux From Scratch system,' making no changes to the source and selling the resulting binary system (with source provided), keeping all the money you make from it, giving nothing back to the people who wrote the software."
Due to the thread breakage, I'm not sure if you imply that this is a bad thing. To me, it's using the license exactly as it is intended, and therefore completely OK...
"Due to the thread breakage, I'm not sure if you imply that this is a bad thing. To me, it's using the license exactly as it is intended, and therefore completely OK..."
I was trying to say that it does not matter in this case which of the two licenses are employed, as such is irrelevant to the issue of the project needing more money. BSDL or GPL, the real problem is going to remain. GPLing OpenBSD isn't going to make Theo's electrical bills any smaller, nor will it make Sun or whoever else feel obligated to give OpenBSD more funds.
License here is irrelevant. Managing what money they do have, or finding out a way to bring in more is what's important.
I like OpenBSD, tho it is not my primary system. I am fairly neutral when it comes to TdR. I'd like very much for their work to continue.
It's been said that the OpenBSD Hackathons have been wildly productive affairs. Personally, I can't see why you can't just have all the devs using VOIP and supplying their own beer and avoiding the costs of travel altogether, but that's just me.
Google ads on the OpenBSD site, could be another minor option to help increase income. Retiring some of the more ancient and power hungry machines in his basement and move the continuing development of the more uncommon architectures on virtual harware and so on.
Sure, none of my suggestions are perfect, and some of them would have drawbacks, but for the time being it seems that they can't continue as they have and still be productive.
EDIT: can -> can't
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Attorney General Jack Conway and his Office of Criminal Appeals have asked the United States Supreme Court to review the Kentucky Supreme Court's decision in the case of N.C. A Child Under Eighteen v. Commonwealth. In the April 25, 2013 decision, the state Supreme Court held that students must be read their Miranda rights when questioned by a school administrator in the presence of a school resource officer when criminal activity might be discovered. The Attorney General's Office sent the Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court on July 23, 2013.
In 2009, after a Nelson County High School teacher found a prescription pill bottle for hydrocodone in the boys' bathroom belonging to a student, a juvenile referred to as "N.C.," the school's assistant principal questioned "N.C." about the incident in the presence of the school resource officer. "N.C" told the assistant principal he had given some of the hydrocodone to another student, which resulted in his expulsion from school and charges of possession and distribution of a controlled substance in Nelson County Juvenile Court.
On April 25, 2013, the Kentucky Supreme Court reversed two lower court rulings in Nelson District and Circuit Courts holding that N.C. was not in custody for Miranda purposes, and therefore, there was no requirement that he be read his rights. The Kentucky Court of Appeals denied discretionary review of the matter.
The Office of the Attorney General is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the decision for the following reasons:
• State appellate courts are divided over this issue. States that hold Miranda warnings are required include Georgia, North Carolina, and now Kentucky. States that hold Miranda warnings are not required include South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, New York, New Mexico, and Louisiana.
• The issue presented is recurring and important as the use of law enforcement officers as a resource in the school setting has become widespread over the last 20 years.
• The Attorney General's Office maintains that the Kentucky Supreme Court's decision was in error and that school administrators are not required to advise students of their Miranda rights, merely because a school resource officer may be present, when they are investigating school-related issues.