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Estero, Florida – The West Bay Club, a luxury community in Estero, Fla., recently kicked off its yearlong 25th anniversary with a ‘Silver Celebration’! Monthly events throughout 2023 for residents and members have already included “A Taste of 25 Years” featuring popular culinary trends of the decades, as well as a “West Bay Early Days” presentation highlighting its history at the community’s learning center dubbed the “West Bay Academy.”
In 1998, the 868-acre community located between Fort Myers and Naples welcomed its first residents and a year later the club unveiled its Pete and P.B. Dye-designed golf course. Throughout the 2000s, the community grew in number of residences, offering single-family homes, condominiums and high-rise condominiums, as well as member amenities. Today, members enjoy a host of new and newly renovated amenities, including the aforementioned golf course that was refreshed in 2018 by Fry/Straka, and the updated Golf House, which was unveiled to members in January 2021. In early 2022, the West Bay Club completed construction of the Niblick pub, the community’s Bay House activity center, a new poolside restaurant Aqua Café, and a new poolside fitness building and athletics and wellness center. And late last year, construction plans were approved on West Bay’s final residential tower – The Island – with 86 units overlooking the golf course, Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
The third and final phase of a $20 million-plus renovation project is currently underway at West Bay Club’s private ocean-side amenity, the Beach Club. Located on the Gulf of Mexico, the old Key West-style building is being completely rebuilt, upgraded and expanded.
The member-owned private golf club and community is located adjacent to Estero Bay and borders 500 acres of nature preserve and wetlands. Residents of West Bay declare “this is their someday.” Troon Privé, the private club operations division of Troon, manages the award-winning club and community association.
Resident and Member Lynn Liddle shares, “Living at West Bay is certainly realizing our ‘someday’ dreams. So much progress is happening here, yet we maintain the charm and friendliness established at our beginning. Happy anniversary to all our West Bay family!”
For more information on West Bay Club, visit www.westbayclubs.com.
About West Bay Club
Located in Estero, Fla., West Bay Club is where fairways, waterways and beach days are every day. West Bay Days. Comprised of nine distinct neighborhoods and a comprehensive selection of community and club amenities, West Bay is a leafy sanctuary of Southwest Florida’s most notable golf and wildlife, accented by Estero Bay and the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Recent investments have enhanced all community and club facilities, providing immense value to residents and members for decades to come.
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 750-plus locations, including 740-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses around the globe. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45-plus states and 30-plus countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf and ICON Management. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.


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Park City, Utah (June 19, 2018) – On Saturday, June 23, Utah Olympic Park in Park City is hosting a special afternoon of Olympic-themed activities from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
This afternoon celebration includes appearances by local Olympians, music, food, and activities. Complimentary activities include bounce houses, face painting, Olympic-themed crafts, and interactive adaptive sport demonstrations from the National Abilities Center. The athlete autograph and meet and greet area will be open from noon to 1:00 pm during the event.
Also taking place during the festivities will be the first Flying Ace All-Stars show of the season. Tickets for that event are $12 for adults and $7 for youth ages 12 and under. Tickets for Flying Ace All-Stars freestyle shows can be found online at utaholympiclegacy.org.
“We are always pleased to take part in Olympic Day and inspire kids from all over Utah,” said Colin Hilton, CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation. “Utah Olympic Park is proud to support the Olympic movement and encourage children to lead healthy, active lifestyles.”
The Utah Olympic Park’s Olympic Day celebration is one of more than 2,000 events taking place nationwide during the month of June. The events, designed to engage youth and promote the ideals of the Olympic movement, feature athlete appearances, family-friendly activities and interactive learning experiences.
Around the world, more than 160 countries take part in the annual celebration. Olympic Day, created in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games, focuses on the Olympic values and ideals such as fair play, perseverance, respect and sportsmanship. In the U.S., Olympic Day events range from small gatherings to large, city-wide events.
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About Utah Olympic Park
Built for the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Utah Olympic Park is located 28 miles east of Salt Lake City in Park City, Utah. Today, Utah Olympic Park is a vibrant multi-use facility focused on developing and growing winter sport participation in the state of Utah. Designated an Official U.S. Olympic Training Site by the United States Olympic Committee, the venue provides year-round competition and training facilities for Olympic and development level athletes. For the public, the venue features a variety of adventure activities including bobsled rides, zip lines, alpine slide, ropes courses as well as Olympic-heritage exhibits in the Alf Engen Ski Museum and Eccles 2002 Olympic Winter Games Museum. For more information about the venue, please visit UtahOlympicLegacy.org or call 435-658-4200.
About Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation
The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation is a Utah nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization responsible for managing and maintaining world-class facilities and providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to participate and excel in winter sport. Inspired by the success and momentum of the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games -considered by many the most successful Winter Games ever staged -the Foundation has placed a focus on embracing, engaging and involving Utah’s youth in winter sport. The Foundation supports national sport organizations and community recreational winter sport programs, as well as subsidizes the operation of three Olympic venues: Utah Olympic Oval, Utah Olympic Park, and Soldier Hollow. For more information, please visit UtahOlympicLegacy.org or call 435-658-4200.

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Subfamilia: LAMIINAE / Tribus: DORCADIINI
[Photo © P.Jelínek & M.Hoskovec]
Dorcadion auratum is very rare and local species, known only from Georgia and Armenia.
Body length: ♂♂ 10 - 13 mm / ♀♀ 11 - 14 mm Life cycle: 1 year Adults in: April - May Host plant: roots of grasses (Poaceae) Distribution: Armenia, Georgia
The mounted beetles (male, androchromic female and autochromic female) were collected in Kaspi (კასპი) environs on April 17, 2014. Depicted living male was collected in Uplistsikhe (უფლისციხე) on April 12, 2015. Both localities are situated in Shida Kartli region of Eastern Georgia.
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Subfamilia: Lamiinae Latreille, 1825
Tribus: Dorcadiini Thomson, 1860
Genus: Dorcadion Dalman, 1817
Subgenus: Cribridorcadion Pic, 1901
Species: Dorcadion (Cribridorcadion) auratum Tournier, 1872

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Uzbekistan exported a record amount of potatoes to Kazakhstan
augustus 02, 2023The export of early potatoes is not such a significant position in Uzbekistan’s fresh fruits and vegetables segment. However, the volume of deliveries of Uzbek potatoes to Kazakhstan in May-July this year reached a record high for at least the last two decades.
The harvest of early potatoes in Uzbekistan is being delayed – imports will rise sharply
maart 11, 2023EastFruit analysts have repeatedly paid attention to the grave consequences of abnormally cold weather in Uzbekistan in January.
Potato imports to Uzbekistan have decreased for the first time in five years
februari 27, 2023In 2022, the volume of imports of marketable potatoes to Uzbekistan decreased for the first time in the past few years.
Pakistan has become the top exporter of potatoes to Uzbekistan
december 05, 2022According to the State Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan imported 404100 tonnes of potatoes worth USD 65.9 million from 16 countries in January-October 2022.
Uzbekistan may become one of the five largest potato importers in the world by the end of 2021
december 08, 2021According to EastFruit analysts, Uzbekistan may become one of the five largest potato importers in the world by the end of 2021. Following the results of 11 months, Uzbekistan has already set a new record of potato imports.
Uzbekistan could sharply reduce the imports of potatoes in 2021
april 20, 2021In February EastFruit experts identified the main reasons for the sharp rise in potatos prices in Uzbekistan over the past few years, having analyzed trends in the production, import and consumption of potatoes for the period from 2000 to 2020.
Frozen French Fries plant in Uzbekistan first in Central Asia
november 07, 2018Potato company Agrover in Uzbekistan will start industrial production of frozen french fries and potato flakes this month
Uzbekistan will allow tax-free import of potatoes until 2019
februari 27, 2018Uzbekistan will allow tax-free import of potatoes until January 1, 2019. The measure is intended to eliminate the shortage of potatoes in the domestic market and to curb rising prices
Potato cultivation and farm-based seed production technologies introduced to Uzbek farmers
juli 05, 2012Potato is not only a staple, it is also an important cash crop which is expanding year after year in Uzbekistan, and there is an obvious need for quality seeds necessary for local farmers to cultivate this crop.
Seed potato multiplication receives new support in Uzbekistan
januari 04, 2012The International Potato Center's main partner in Uzbekistan, the National University of Uzbekistan in Tashkent received a US$2.8 million grant from the Government to implement a seed potato multiplication project using the three CIP clones released in the past two years.

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Celebrating a Bountiful Fall Harvest!
Every October and November, our Master Miller along with the entire team celebrates the newest crop of olives at our California mill! This is when we race to pick our fruit at the peak of freshness to create award-winning, ultra fresh, TRULY® Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Our Fall Harvest marks the culmination of months of olive grove care. Our agronomist and field team have worked alongside our growers to monitor everything from the soil to the fruit. Our production team has also meticulously prepared our mill for this moment. We eagerly welcome this stage of the journey when these olives provide the fresh oil that will soon be an integral part of the culinary experiences created by amazing chefs.
Our Fall bounty, exemplified by the harvester in this picture, is full of beautiful green olives with just a hint of violet color. This precious fruit will be picked around the clock and rushed to our state-of-the-art mill for cold-extraction within hours of it coming off the tree. As with each new Harvest season, we are pursuing perfection, from the fruit to the oil!
Until next season, Ciao!

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The fallout over 911 problems in Dallas has other cities, such as Fort Worth, taking preemptive action.
Dallas officials said Thursday there have been a surge of "abandoned" calls in recent weeks, which has taken resources away from assisting callers with actual emergencies.
Lt. Robin Krouse, commander of the communications division of Fort Worth's 911 Center, says they've been checking their systems and procedures to make sure they're ready in case they receive an onslaught of calls.
Krouse says their 911 system is designed to identify repeat calls from the same number and clear out repeat calls so the system isn't clogged up.
Fort Worth is part of a network of 911 centers called Tarrant County 911.
Krouse says the biggest challenge is finding funding to keep up with technology.
"The vitalness of it is you have to be able to deliver what we promise, and that's helping citizens as quickly as possible whether they need police, fire or ambulance," he said.
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Krouse says they've also reviewed logs to see if they've unknowingly experienced a surge of calls at any point in recent months. They say they have not.
Officials in Collin and Denton counties also report they have not experienced similar surges.


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So, your cat is pregnant. And now she needs special attention and special care. How to take care of a pregnant cat so that the pregnancy proceeds easily and ends safely?
After some time after fertilization, the body and emotional state of the animal begins to change. At first, this is not too noticeable, then somewhere in the middle of pregnancy, the cat becomes irritable and nervous. Some may even become apathetic and refuse to eat. If this condition lasts only a few days, you should not worry, but when a pregnant cat shows signs of nervousness for a long time, it is better to show it to the veterinarian.
How and what to feed a pregnant cat?
First of all, the body of a pregnant cat needs proper nutrition. From the first weeks, the amount of food can be increased by 10 percent. From the third week, the cat should be given one and a half to two times more food than usual. And starting from the 7th week and up to the appearance of kittens, on the contrary, you need to reduce the diet of your pet.
In addition to enhanced nutrition, the expectant mother should receive everything that is necessary for the normal development of offspring: proteins, micro – and macronutrients, vitamins. Food for pregnant cats must be balanced. But the owner must be careful not to overfeed the animal. Food should be given in 3-5 doses.
Food foods that are ready-made should be purchased for cats in the “in position” position. It is advisable to use only high-quality premium food. If the cat is accustomed to natural nutrition, then during pregnancy, meat should make up about half of the daily diet. The cat can be given beef or veal, less preferably pork, and only in boiled form, since raw meat can cause worms in a pregnant cat.
It is also necessary to feed the animal boiled fish of low-fat varieties, cereals (oat flakes, rice, walnuts), vegetables, dairy products (cheese, cottage cheese), fruit. No more than 2 times a week, offer the cat hard-boiled eggs. While carrying babies, a cat may occasionally experience constipation. In this case, add vegetable oils (canned fish oil) or vegetable puree (preferably beetroot) to her food.
Sometimes the opposite situation occurs – a pregnant cat begins to have diarrhea. Food food is most often used for “dry” feeding, so experiments with food should be stopped during pregnancy. With diarrhea, the cat should be given smektu and enterosgel alternately (the difference between receptions should be 2-3 hours).
Keep in mind that if your cat eats natural, not dry food, you must additionally give her vitamin and mineral supplements intended for pregnant women.
What should I do if a pregnant cat has fleas?
Removing fleas is usually not a problem – there are a lot of remedies for this trouble on sale. But what to do if the cat is pregnant, because chemistry can have a negative impact on future offspring?
In this case, you can treat the animal’s hair with Frontline spray, it has no contraindications in the form of pregnancy. The main thing is to follow the instructions and not let the cat lick itself until it dries. However, for greater safety, it is better to consult a veterinarian before using any antiparasitic drug.
If a pregnant cat asks for a cat
Whether a cat can want a cat during pregnancy, there are completely different opinions on this. Some experts believe that a cat can not only want a cat, but even get pregnant again. As a result, the animal’s uterus contains embryos of different ages. This phenomenon is called superfetation.
If this happens, the kittens will be born at the same time, but the second litter will be premature and often unviable. In rare cases, the second litter is born some time after the first. To avoid the appearance of such a “double” pregnancy, it is better to separate the cat from the cat for the period of carrying babies.
There is also a diametrically opposite point of view, according to which a pregnant cat can under no circumstances ask for a cat. If this happens, and there was a pregnancy, it means that the fetus was resorbed.
What can’t cats do during pregnancy?
To avoid a negative impact on the health of future offspring, a pregnant cat should not be vaccinated, given anthelmintic drugs and medications, unless they are prescribed by the attending veterinarian. In General, for all questions concerning a pregnant cat, it is advisable to consult a doctor. It will help you choose the optimal nutrition and organize proper care for the animal.
During pregnancy, the cat can change very much, so your task is to provide it with maximum care. Try to limit the expectant mother from jumping high and from above, especially in the second half of the term. During pregnancy, her center of gravity shifts, and such jumps may well turn into falls.
Hi, my name is Mike Fletcher. I am 36 years old and a veterinarian at a veterinary clinic in Granby Colorado. And this is my blog about Pets. I hope I can answer your questions here.


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Our toasted rolls have featured in our menu for over 10 years now and are a lovely combination of house made pesto, freshly roasted vegetables with a sprinkling of oregano, basil and olive oil, olives, sun dried tomatoes, spinach and your choice of avocado or feta. A comfort food for these cold winter days or when you need a quick breakfast or lunch on the run.
They are always made fresh each morning, and toasted on our grill, resulting in a warm, crunchy Turkish roll with bursts of flavour in every mouthful. Amazingly, these toasted rolls freeze really well, with many a staff member having a supply of toasted rolls in their freezer: just defrost and toast in a sandwich press and whoa! you have a café meal in minutes from the comfort of your own home.

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Expert Witness - Forklifts
Ah forklifts ... Workplace safety is especially critical for warehouses where forklifts and other industrial vehicles are used. Forklift workplace accidents happen when the safety equipment inspections or audits and OSHA regulations are routinely ignored or incorrectly implemented.
Despite having the best outlook, workplace accidents still happen every day. Depending on the severity and consequences of a workplace accident, they can quickly lead to legal action. If this happens to you, whatever the nature of your case, it’s important to engage an occupational safety expert who cuts through the speculation surrounding the case, discovers the facts and conduct a thorough investigation.
Forklift lawsuits generally occur when a mechanical defect or operator error goes unnoticed. Either of which may result in injury for the forklift operator or workers nearby. When forklifts become the subject of a court case due to product liability, equipment failure, or safety-related issues, a forklift expert witness conducts an accident investigation/reconstruction to determine who or what was responsible for the incident.
It’s important for your company to retain a forklift expert witness with the appropriate background in the mechanical engineering, operations, and audit/maintenance records standards and regulations pertaining to your company’s claim or lawsuit.
Lift Auditor’s founder Pierre Laudenberg is a highly qualified professional in the forklift world. He provides expert witness testimony, document review, written and verbal depositions, including extensive investigations. His career spans more than 40 years in the material handling industry where he amassed experience as a Master Technician, Field Service Supervisor and Regional Service Manager. He also gained broad expertise as a CSR representing international organizations, including Clark Lift Trucks, Caterpillar Lift Trucks, Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklifts of America, and Toyota Industrial Equipment. He delivers honest opinions, conclusions and/or guidance based on his expertise and informed judgment.
In addition, Laudenberg ensues that your material handling equipment is compliant with OSHA, CalOSHA, DOT, ANSI, ITSDF, and Underwriter Labs standards. He analyzes service history reports and identifies areas of concern. He then evaluates equipment inspections, service reports, planned maintenance reports, verbal or written report and recommendations for further action, as necessary.
These detailed and unbiased investigations ensure that your lifting, material handling, and loading equipment is fit for service. Always your advocate, Lift Auditors ensures that potential Cal/OSHA liabilities are no longer a problem. Out-of-compliance maintenance status renders any equipment unsafe for operation even when owners are unaware of the condition of their equipment. This leaves the company at risk for accidents, regulatory fines or other penalties. Where do you stand in this scenario?


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Final Report: The Advisory Group on the Energy Roadmap 2050
The Ad Hoc Advisory Group (the Group) was set up with the aim of providing independent advice to the Commissioner for Energy in the preparation of the 2050 Energy Roadmap. The Group met on three occasions (in April, July and September 2011) and this report summarises the main contributions from the Group members, and lists a number of agreed recommendations to the Commissioner.
By the very nature of the Group’s membership, views on major aspects of the Energy Roadmap inevitably differed, sometimes strongly. For the Group’s work this has been an advantage, helping to sharpen the modelling and scenario work the Commission has been undertaking, forcing the different views to be tested out over the period to 2050. Given the period of four decades, a host of uncertainties, new technologies and changes in the nature of the European economy and society as a whole are likely to play out in ways that it would be foolish for anyone to try to predict. The actions by other major carbon emitters – such as the US, China and India – are yet to be determined following the Copenhagen and Cancun meetings in 2009 and 2010 respectively. The Group stressed that the design of the policy framework depends upon the nature of this uncertainty, and again the diversity of views has helped to provide insights into the robustness of different policy options.


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text: Marc Daniels, a newcomer to the country-rock scene, delivers a red-hot uptempo single called "Redheads." The music video further enhances the high-energy rhythms of the song. The lyrics along with Marc's passionate vocals are completely infectious. "Redheads" is the first single off of Marc Daniels' album, THE STARTING LINE. You can grab a copy of the full album on iTunes or stream on Spotify!

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Poll sites, early voting set for May election
Baxter County residents wishing to cast their ballots in May’s primary races, nonpartisan judicial elections and school board contests may vote early at the county courthouse beginning May 7, or visit their designated polling site on May 22.
Early voting will begin on May 7 at the Baxter County Courthouse and continue through May 21, a news release from the Baxter County Election Commission states. Early voting hours will run from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, and Saturday, May 19. Hours for the final day of early voting on Monday, May 21, will be from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., the Election Commission said.
On Tuesday, May 22, the commission will open 22 polling sites across Baxter County. Those polls will open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m.
Absentee ballots will be counted at 10 a.m. on May 22 at the Election Commission’s headquarters located at 213 E. 5th Street in Mountain Home. Following the closing of the polls on May 22, ballots will be counted that evening at the Baxter County Courthouse.
Under state law, school districts must now hold their school board elections in conjunction with either the May primary or the November general election, and Twin Lakes Area schools opted to hold their elections with the primary.
There is one contested school board race in Baxter County, a three-way race between the incumbent and two challengers for a seat on the Norfork School Board. The Norfork School District includes the precincts of 8-2.02; 9-2.02; 9-301; 9-4.01; 11-1.01; 11-3; 11-4; 11-5; 11-6.02; 11-8; and 11-9.
If a Norfork School Board candidate fails to receive more than 50 percent of the vote, a runoff between the top two candidates will be held on June 19.
Republican primary ballots will feature statewide races for governor and secretary of state and a countywide race for county judge. There are also two justice of the peace races on the Republican primary, as well as three races for constable.
Democratic primary ballots include a race for governor, with no local races to be contested.
Two nonpartisan judicial races will also appear on Baxter County ballots: A three-way race for an associate justice spot on the bench of the Arkansas Supreme Court and the District 2 Position 1 associate judgeship for the state Court of Appeals.
Voters that have moved since the last time they have cast a ballot are encouraged to verify their correct address and polling place with the county clerk’s office. Voters will not be allowed to vote at incorrect precincts and must update their voter registration with the clerk’s office before they can cast their ballots.
Similarly, a voter that has not participated in the last two presidential elections will have their registration flagged as inactive and will be forced to update their status with the clerk’s office before being allowed to vote.
The following polling locations will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22:
Big Flat City Hall, Hwy. 14 Big Flat
Buford Fire Dept., 4439 Buford Road
Clarkridge Fire Dept., 12101 Hwy. 201 N
College and North Church of Christ, 380 N. College St.
Cotter City Hall, 115 McLean
Eastside Baptist Church, 718 E. 9th St.
Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds
Gamaliel Fire Dept., 5012 Hwy. 101
Gassville Community Building, 204 S. School St.
Hand Cove Fire Dept., 5966 Hand Cove Rd
Henderson Fire Dept., 12487 Hwy. 62 E
Jordan/Rodney Fire Dept., 20 Edgehill
Lakeview Community Building, 14 Skyles Lane
L.C. Sammons Youth Center, 1101 Spring St.
Lonerock Baptist Church, 6726 Push Mountain Road
Midway Fire Dept., 6308 Hwy. 126 N
Norfork Community Center, 48 City Hall Circle
Northeast Lakeside Fire Dept., 5482 Hwy. 62
St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 511 Coley Drive
Salesville City Hall, Gellespie St.
Three Brothers Community Church, 168 Promise Lane Road
Tracy Fire Dept., 82 CR 673
Contested races appearing on May 22 ballots in Baxter County:
STATE SUPREME COURT
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE POSITION 3
Judge Kenneth Hixon
State Supreme Court Justice Courtney Goodson
COURT OF APPEALS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
DISTRICT 2 POSITION 1
Court of Appeals Judge Bart Virden
Gov. Asa Hutchinson
Jared K. Henderson
SECRETARY OF STATE
State Rep. Trevor Drown
Commissioner of State Lands John Thurston
BAXTER COUNTY JUDGE
Judge Mickey D. Pendergrass
Peter E. Kashpureff
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Lucille J. Soltysik
Dempsy R. Thompson
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
Norfork Position 5


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The goal of this study is to develop a theoretical framework in order to illuminate the cues involved in real life work–family conflict resolution within dual-earner couples. We draw on episodic and longitudinal data from qualitative diaries kept for a one-month period by both members of 24 dual-earner couples (48 participants) with child dependants, as well as from introductory and subsequent in-depth qualitative interviews with the couples, both together and apart. Two distinct types of work–family decision making: a) anchoring decisions and b) daily decisions were revealed, each of which were differentially impacted by enabling and constraining cues, considerations of fairness and equity, and beliefs, values and preferences. The findings suggest that the decision-making process engaged in by couples in incidents of work–family conflict does not progress in a logical sequence, but instead involves numerous complex negotiations and interactions. A decision-making framework encapsulating these findings is reported, highlighting the cues considered when making both types of work–family conflict decisions, and the relationships between them.
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- Decision making
- Dual earner
- Work and family

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THE family of a little girl with a dream to dance has secured a date for an operation in America that may help fulfil her wish.
A total of €100,000 has been raised by the public to send Anna Browne for treatment in St Louis Children's Hospital in Missouri on August 14.
The seven-year-old from Mallow was diagnosed with a significant brain injury, known as bilateral PVL of the brain which resulted in spastic diplegia cerebral palsy, a condition inhibiting movement of the lower limbs.
The Mallow girl will undergo elective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR), a procedure carried out at the St Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri. This involves the detection and severing of sensory nerves causing spasticity in the lower limbs.
Seeing Anna dance is not the only dream Evelyn has for her daughter.
"Anna's condition means she is unable to carry her own school bag. Every day she walks to the school gates with an empty bag. Her sister secretly carries her books so she doesn't have to feel different. Emma has always been wonderful with Anna and has a way with her that nobody else has. Anna will often have trouble with school work and she helps her in a way that's fun. Even when Emma's doing homework with Anna she'll line all her dolls up for homework too so she can feel like it's a game."
Anna is currently only able to walk short distances but it is hoped that surgery will change this.
"I will be forever grateful to everyone who donated for Anna. Their kindness means she will no longer have to live her life on the sidelines. She will be a participant rather than an observer. No longer will I have to make up excuses for why she can't attend Irish dancing classes. She will be able to live a life like that of any other child. The community has changed, not just Anna's life but the whole family's. Anna's siblings have been in the shadows since we started fundraising for Anna. At least now we'll be able to focus our attention on the others as well. "
She praised Anna's determination adding:
"Recently she wanted to take part in a sports day at school. The teachers came up with the idea to apply deep heat spray between a race so she wouldn't have to feel in pain. When her brother explained that she wouldn't be able to win she just told him "there's nothing wrong with your legs and you've never won."
"We couldn't stop laughing. Life has always been about participating for Anna. She's never cared about winning."
The 100,000 raised will cover the cost of the operation, therapy requirements, follow-up treatments and travel to and from the US.


Cong rally at Rampura Phul: law and order may be tough task for police
Keeping in view the record of violent clashes between political rivals in Rampura Phul assembly segment in the past over one decade, the district police might have to take extra precaution to maintain law and order in the area in view of the rally to be organised by the Congress on Tuesday at Rampura Phul. The rally will be addressed by Amritsar MP and former chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh.punjab Updated: Aug 04, 2015 00:14 IST
Keeping in view the record of violent clashes between political rivals in Rampura Phul assembly segment in the past over one decade, the district police might have to take extra precaution to maintain law and order in the area in view of the rally to be organised by the Congress on Tuesday at Rampura Phul. The rally will be addressed by Amritsar MP and former chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh.
Though, police officials do not agree on record that a tense atmosphere existed in the area, yet it has been learnt that the mood in the constituency, especially in villages, remained sharply polarised ahead of the rally with heightened activity of Congressmen in mobilising the people to the rally venue.
Significantly, it is the first major rally being organised by former MLA and Congress' Malwa zone in-charge Gurpreet Singh Kangar after the 2012 assembly polls to show his strength in the constituency being represented by his arch political rival rural development and panchayats minister Sikander Singh Maluka.
The Congress had boycotted the polls to the civic bodies under the assembly segment in February. Though the Congress had said the poll boycott was against the false implication of the Congressmen in a murder case, yet the fear of violence and unwillingness of Congressmen to come forward to contest the polls was also seen as a reason behind the boycott.
A supporter of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) was shot dead outside the court complex in Rampura Phul when a clash took place between SAD workers and members of a group, led by PPP leader Lakhbir Singh 'Lakha Sidhana', who had been arrested in this connection.
In another recent incident, a Congress supporter was allegedly murdered in Phoolewala village in May last year in the post-poll violence after parliamentary elections. Three SAD workers were arrested on murder charges after Congress supporters made a hue and cry over the incident.
In addition to this, violence was also witnessed in panchayat polls in 2013 in villages under the constituency. Also, violence had marred the constituency during the last assembly polls as well.
"Though it is not an election season, yet the heightened political activity under this sensitive constituency when leaders are preparing ground for the 2017 assembly polls provides ground for the unlikely situation," said a police official. Meanwhile, Kangar, during a press conference on Monday, when asked about any such apprehension, said that if the ruling alliance resorts to any pressure tactics, the Congress would not tolerate that. Deputy superintendent of police, Phul, Gurjeet Singh Romana, denied any law and order apprehension and said that everything was going on smoothly in the area.
First Published: Aug 03, 2015 20:29 IST


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Remember Colin Powell's Victims
Tributes are pouring in for the former secretary of state—but we should never forget the vast harm he helped cause.
On February 6, 2003, the day after then-Secretary of State Colin Powell presented the United Nations with what he claimed was evidence of Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction, the Washington Post editorial board wrote:
AFTER SECRETARY OF STATE Colin L. Powell's presentation to the United Nations Security Council yesterday, it is hard to imagine how anyone could doubt that Iraq possesses weapons of mass destruction.
The headline on the editorial? "Irrefutable." That word, which Powell used in his speech, was everywhere in the wake of his testimony. "I think Secretary Powell made a very powerful and, I think, irrefutable case today before the Security Council," Joe Biden, then the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said. "Unless you believe Iraq’s dismissal that the photos and tapes are fabrications, many of Powell’s conclusions are nearly irrefutable," Slate's Fred Kaplan wrote. Many others, even if they shied away from the specific word, echoed the sentiment. "I don't know how the United Nations felt about Colin Powell's 'J'accuse' speech against Saddam Hussein," the Washington Post's liberal columnist Mary McGrory wrote. "I can only say that he persuaded me, and I was as tough as France to convince."
It is important to remember all of this as the tributes pour in today for Powell, who has died at 84 following complications from COVID-19. Powell is being hailed as a trailblazer, a patriot, a man of integrity and honor:
His UN presentation rested on a pile of lies and deliberate distortions, including from Powell himself. But it did what it was supposed to do: shored up the case for war among the establishment class who found George W. Bush's neocon ravings to be a bit gauche, but who saw in Powell a man they could get behind. As McGrory put it in the aforementioned column, "Of course, Bush chose Powell to make the case before the United Nations. He has no one else who so commands the country's respect — or the world's."
Years later, in an interview with journalist Robert Draper, Powell reflected on his decision to back the war rather than resign and come out against it—something which would have thrown the march to war into complete disarray:
"But I knew I didn’t have any choice,” Powell told me. “What choice did I have? He’s the president.”
It was as simple as that, apparently. An equally telling answer can be found later in Draper's article, in which he reports Powell as saying, “The more I think about it, the more I realize it’s important to keep the job.”
We all know what happened after that. Powell kept the job, Iraq was turned into a slaughterhouse, and the world is still paying the price. Powell expressed vague contrition for the role he played, and that was seemingly enough. When he endorsed Barack Obama for president in 2008, it was seen as an incredible victory for Obama, the man who had run on an ostensibly anti-Iraq platform. When he endorsed Biden in 2020, nobody batted an eye. As we have come to discover time and time again, the American establishment does not consider the deaths of millions of people in the Middle East—or most other places in the world, for that matter—important enough to dent anyone's reputation too much.
There is a bitter irony in the fact that Colin Powell died at the hands of a virus that has been perpetuated by leaders who decided that their own political power was more important than the preservation of human life, because that is exactly the fateful decision he himself made in 2003. If he is to be mourned today, then the people whose deaths he helped cause in service of a lie should be mourned as well.


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Spreadsheets, I love thee. Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and height and breadth
My tables reach, when contemplating math
For distribution and ideal balance.
I love thee to the level of every day’s
Most quiet need, by dim computer-light.
I love thy power and speed with delight.
I love thy charts and graphs with prudence.
I love thee with the passion put to use
In theorycrafting my system’s essence.
I love thee with a love I seemed to lose
For old mechanics. I love thee as friends
Who help perfect my game; and, if this works,
I shall love thee, too, when my campaign ends.
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Pop & HissA list of upcoming shows across the Southland, with on-sale dates in parentheses.Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Christina Aguilera, Aug. 19 (Fri.); Jonas Brothers, Sept. 23 (Sat.) San Manuel Amphitheatre Ozzfest 2010, Aug. 14 (Sat.) John Anson Ford Jamie...
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Obama, congressional leaders talk Supreme Court vacancy
WASHINGTON (AP) — After an Oval Office sit-down on Tuesday did nothing to move Republican Senate leaders off their hard line against a Supreme Court nomination, Democrats pulled out another weapon in the heated election-year fight: Donald Trump.
In a White House meeting that lasted less than an hour, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told President Barack Obama that any confirmation process during a presidential campaign would politicize the court.
They also offered up no potential candidates that would win their backing and no route to filling the seat.
“This vacancy will not be filled this year,” McConnell told reporters after the meeting.
Democrats accused Republicans of trying to hold the seat open so a Republican president can fill it. That president could be Trump, they noted, hoping to needle a GOP establishment uncomfortable with the prospects of Trump presidency.
The meeting — which also included Vice President Joe Biden, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the ranking Democrat on the judiciary committee — was the first time the leaders have met since Justice Antonin Scalia’s death last month set off a high-stakes clash over the Supreme Court vacancy.
While the men huddled at the White House, voters in 12 states were preparing to weigh in on a presidential contest that has tanked Obama’s chances of filling the seat — but also given Democrats a new line of attack.
As they emerged from the meeting, they quickly linked the GOP strategy to the Republican front-runner poised to pick up significant momentum Tuesday night.
“All we want them to do is fulfill their constitutional duty and do their job, and at this stage, they decided not to do that,” Reid said. “They think that they can wait and see what President Trump will do, I guess.”


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Looking to buy a red dot and put on my new AR. Which is better Aimpoint or Eotech???
I'd recommend you handle examples of both, and try sighting through each on an AR. I have one of each, and while I appreciate the features of the Aimpoint - smaller profile and especially the long long battery life even when powered up - I like the circle / dot combo and the larger sight picture of the EoTech.
I like the Aimpoint over the EOTech any day. I worked at a gun shop and got to play with a lot of EOTechs but just did not like the way look, and how it looked on a gun. But the do work, and they work good. You can get one for a good price. If you like the looks then that will be a good way to go.
Now on the other hand I have had the Aimpoint Comp M4 and loved it. Had to sale it a few years back when I was on layoff. I hated letting that go but you do what you can do. It work good with my Colt SBR and out of the 4 years I had it, I did not change the battery one time. To me that is a big plus. The down side is that they are a bit higher then the EOTech. Now I have not had my hands on any other Aimpoint so I can not tell you how they are, but if they are as good as the M4 then they are good to go.
Now I am going to try the Trijicon SRS. It will be in Monday and can not wait to get my hands on that. It is a 800.00 sight and I may have should of wait on it tell I got to see one and seen how they do, but I also wanted something that not everyone has.
Good luck on whatever sight you pick.
Both are good sights, but I like the EOTech myself.
I have no isdes a what is better but I prefer the Aimpoint. I had a 557 EoEech and didnt care for it. Not to mention the batteries go quick as in they die in a few months or more with out use. That and Im not sure if it was my eyes but the EoTech that I had, had the smaller red dots in the circle. Guess they were to small for my eyes. I do better with the bigger dot of the older M2 Aimpoints. So thats what I prefer
I've got an Aimpoint M4S...it's great.
I have both and for most situations I prefer the Eotech. Sure the batteries don't last as long but the viewing area is so much larger. With the Aimpoint, it's always like I'm looking through a scope. With the Eotech, it's like there is a red dot with circle on my target and that's all you see. For anyone who is seeing dots within the Eotech reticle or it looks grainy, stop looking at the reticle and look at your target.
I prefer the Aimpoint. Cleaner reticle, batteries last forever etc...
This thread has some info:
Aimpoint, don't like the Eotech.I have a ML2 on my AR and love it.
I have an Aimpoint PRO on my Colt, and I absolutely love it. IMO you can't go wrong with an Aimpoint, the advantages of such a long battery life outweigh everything else to me. I like leaving my optic on all the time though.


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This might be a little belated but seeing as the new year has started I thought I’d do a quite round up of my top 10 reads this year. So in no particular order:
1. Caraval – Stephanie Garber (coming January 31st 2017)
The magic and mystery of this absolutely gripped me. What’s real and what’s part of the game? I’m desperately waiting for book two in the series. Read my review of this gorgeous book here!
2. Frostblood – Elly Blake (coming January 10th 2017)
Fire and ice have been at war for centuries, but with ice being the ruling class, Firebloods must fight to survive. Strong and firey Ruby swears revenge on the ice king and winds up getting a whole lot more in the bargain. This book is filled with action and magic. I absolutely loved it, and I just wanted to continue reading for ever and ever. Read my review of the stunning Frostblood here!
3. Geekerella – Ashley Piston (coming April 4th 2017)
When I was little I was absolutely obsessed with A Cinderella Story. A modern retelling of Cinderella with Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray as teenagers who meet on an online forum. Although it was good, Geekerella is a hundred times better. Elle is a massive Starfield fan who enters a cosplay contest. Darien is a young actor taking on the major role in the Starfield reboot, but what happens when their worlds collide? I love this book. It’s so geeky and wonderfu
l (so many references!) It made me laugh so many times and I can’t wait to share my review with you all!
4. The Witchfinder’s Sister – Beth Underdown (coming March 2nd 2017)
This dark and compelling tale tells the story of Matthew Hopkins and his sister Alice. The story is a fictionalised account of the witch trials that resulted in the murder of one hundred and twenty seven women. The story is masterfully told, gripping you from start to finish. My review for this one will be coming soon, so stay tuned for that!
5. What Alice Knew – T. A. Cotterell (released December 2016)
What would you do if you found one someone you loved committed a murder? How far would you go to protect your family from the consequences of a single night? This taught thriller is wild ride, and was a big highlight of my 2016 books. You can read my full review of this one here!
6. The Outrun – Amy Liptrot (released January 2016)
Right off the bat I’m going to say that I definitely don’t read enough non-fiction. So When I was asked to participate in a shadow panel for the non-fiction Saltire Society Awards, I absolutely jumped at the chance. There were some fabulous books, but this one was my favourite. Contrasting life as an alcoholic living in London with her childhood and current life in Orkney, The Outrun is a frank and beautiful piece of writing that has definitely encouraged me to pick up more non-fiction titles.
7. The Sleeping Prince – Melinda Salisbury (released May 2016)
I had never heard of The Sin Eater’s Daughter until I received an email asking if I’d like to participate in a blog tour for the second book in the series – The Sleeping Prince. I gave book one a whirl and absolutely fell in love. I devoured both The Sin Eater’s Daughter and The Sleeping Prince in days, and I’m so glad I got the chance to stumble upon this glorious series. I am now of course (not so) patiently waiting the release of Scarecrow Queen. You can read my review for The Sleeping Prince here!
8. The Queen of the Tearling – Erika Johnanssen (released July 2014)
My boyfriend picked this up for me in Waterstones, and what an excellent choice he made. Strong and powerful queens ruling the kingdom, magic, mystery, danger and a little spot of romance? It ticks all the boxes. There’s also an exciting movie soon to be released starring the wonderful Emma Watson, so now’s your chance to read it before the film! Review for this one also coming soon!
9, A Thousand Nights – E. K. Johnston (released October 2015)
This little beauty is a retelling of A Thousand and One Nights. Sporting an absolutely glorious cover, the book is beautifully written and I absolutely loved it from start to finish. You can read my review here or you can check out my interview with the lovely author herself, here!
10. The Study Series – Maria V. Snyder (Dawn Study coming January 2017)
This one is technically cheating because it is more than one book, but I just had to mention it. The Study series is one of my absolute favourites, and so with the release of Night Study in January 2016 I decided to reread the whole series. If you haven’t checked it out you absolutely have to. Yelena and Valek will forever be two of my favourite characters. Now with the next book in the series Dawn Study coming at the end of the month (look out of my stop on the blog tour coming early February) now is the perfect time to check out this wonderful series!
Honorable mentions also go to Seige and Storm by Leigh Bardugo and The Blackout by Marc Elsberg. Thanks for checking out my top 10 reads, and here’s hoping 2017 brings just as many wonderful and exciting new books.


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I spent a full year volunteering 10 hours a week with homeless and low-income populations at the University Hospital and Fourth Street Clinic. The concerns, realities, and needs of these people became very real to me. Trying to figure out a story for this project was hard and I went through a few ideas for it. This idea wasn’t even one of the two stories I pitched earlier in the semester. The idea came from another student. When she was talking about her idea to look at Operation Rio Grande, it hit me that I have a lot of personal experiences and feelings towards the things going on.
Figuring out that this is what I wanted to write about was easy, but it was hard to know what direction I wanted to go. My research began with learning more about Operation Rio Grande. Utah actually has done some things in the past that have brought national recognition when it comes to helping homeless. One of those thing is “housing first”, which I talk about in the article. Then I needed to get my interviews done, but was still unsure the direction.
My interviews were all exactly what I needed. The questions asked were general questions, but the conversations went to places that formed my story for me. It reminded me of the things that I had learned when I volunteered with these people that I came to really know.
Sitting down to write Curing homelessness with a focus on the individual, the ideas came once I had everything that I needed. It’s a cause that means a lot to me and ideas that I believe are most important in everything that you do.

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JP Morgan Chase discontinued their prepaid card program. KeyBank offers the Department of Labor's customers all of the same services that JP Morgan Chase used to, plus some additional services like email or text alerts.
No. Use your Chase Direct Payment Card until all funds are gone. You can then discard it. The funds onyour Chase Direct Payment Card cannot be transferred to your new KeyBank debit card. You can keep using your Chase Direct Payment Card as long as there is a balance on it, even if you have already received your new KeyBank debit card.
You can get your benefits direct deposited into your personal checking account. Register for direct deposit via your online account at: www.labor.ny.gov/signin.
To view your monthly statement and other Direct Payment Card account information, log in at https://www.ucard.chase.com/. You will need your Direct Payment Card PIN.
You may review and print the benefit payment details from your current claim after you login with your NY.gov ID and click on Unemployment Benefits.
There is no activation fee.
You can use your Direct Payment Card to withdraw cash, free of charge, at over 49,000 Chase and Allpoint ATMs in the United States. Look for ATMs that display the logos you see on the back of your Card.
Chase gives you two free (no fee) withdrawals per month at ATMs that are not part of the Chase and Allpoint network. Although Chase will not charge you for these two transactions per month, most owners of the ATMs you use will charge a fee.
Chase will charge $1.50 for each withdrawal outside the network, after the first two, plus any fee charged by the out of network ATM owner. Fees at other ATMs vary. Check your balance statement and plan ahead. See Chase's Direct Payment Card Fee Schedule for details.
You may also use your Direct Payment Card to make a purchase at millions of businesses that accept MasterCard debit cards. Some businesses, like grocery stores, allow you to get cash back with your purchase. Before you begin your transaction, ask the cashier:
Before, I could use the Direct Payment Card, free of charge, at all Bank One ATMs. Is that still true?
Bank One is now part of Chase Bank, and all of the Bank One ATMs joined the Chase network. You can use your card, free of charge, at all of the Chase and Allpoint ATMs.
To avoid paying fees, keep track of your account balance. You can do this:
You may get cash free of charge:
Lastly, you may also use your Direct Payment Card to make purchases at millions of businesses, known as Point-of-Sale (POS) locations, which accept MasterCard.
Chase Bank charges transaction fees for using the Direct Payment Card at ATMs outside the network. You get two free (no fee) withdrawals per month at non-Chase and Allpoint ATMs. There will be a fee of $1.50 for each additional withdrawal at ATMs outside this network.
A surcharge is a fee imposed by the owner of the ATM if it is not a Chase or Allpoint ATM. Most ATM owners outside the Chase network will charge a fee for the use of their machine. These fees may vary, so check your balance statement and plan ahead.
It depends on how you choose to access your funds. Chase Bank has joined the Allpoint ATM network, which means you can use your Direct Payment Card with no surcharge at more than 49,000 Chase and Allpoint ATMs nationwide and at banks that display the MasterCard logo.
You get two free (no fee) withdrawals per month at non-Chase ATMs. Chase will charge a $1.50 transaction fee for withdrawals over this limit at non-Chase and Allpoint ATMs. There may be an additional surcharge from the ATM owner. Therefore, a transaction that is free at a Chase or Allpoint ATM or at a bank teller that displays the MasterCard logo, could cost more than $1.50 somewhere else.
Please note that at Allpoint ATMs you must press "YES" to accept the surcharge and proceed with your transaction.
For the nearest Allpoint ATM location, visit Allpoint ATM locations.
Many other ATM owners do assess a surcharge, so keep track of your balance. If you use an ATM with a surcharge, you must pay that fee. To avoid ATM fees:
You have an unlimited number of withdrawals with no fee at:
For any withdrawals made at ATMs other than Chase and Allpoint beyond the two free monthly withdrawals, you will be charged $1.50 per withdrawal from Chase, and an additional fee from the ATM owner. Most ATMs will tell you of the fee in advance and ask you to accept the charge before you proceed with the transaction.
Is there a fee if I use an ATM outside the United States?
There is a $3.00 currency fee for each cash withdrawal made at ATMs outside the United States.
Is there a fee to check my account balance?
You can check your account balance free of charge:
Chase will charge a fee of $0.50 for a balance inquiry at any bank that is not in the Chase network. The other financial institution may also charge an additional fee.
There is no fee if you go to a teller at any bank that displays the MasterCard logo to get your benefits in cash.
Yes. Depending on the bank, the fee for a check may vary. The cost at Chase for a bank check to close an account is $12.50. Ask before you complete the transaction at other banks.
You can use your Direct Payment Card without a fee to make purchases at any location that displays the MasterCard logo.
Depending on the type of agreement the vendor has with the bank, there may be a fee to get cash back. You should ask about any fees before you proceed with the transaction.
There is a charge of $0.50 for each transaction that is denied for insufficient funds. Chase will deduct this from the money in your account.
You can use your Direct Payment Card to withdraw cash, surcharge-free at over 49,000 Chase and Allpoint ATMs in the United States. Just look for ATMs that display the logos on the back of your Card. To find an ATM near you:
If you use your Direct Payment Card at an ATM other than Chase and Allpoint, you get two free ATM withdrawals per month. Withdrawals over this amount will result in a charge of $1.50 per transaction.
You can also use your Card to get a cash advance at no charge at a teller window in any bank that displays the MasterCard logo. MasterCard is also accepted at hundreds of thousands of businesses where you can make purchases and sometimes get cash back with your purchase. The amount of cash back allowed may vary by store, as will the fee they may charge. Be sure to ask the clerk about debit card fees before you begin your transaction.
You cannot use your card:
You can get your benefits in cash or as a check from:
The MasterCard logo guarantees that you can withdraw funds from your account.
Yes, you may withdraw cash with no fee at the teller window of any bank that displays the MasterCard logo. If you go to a Chase location there will be no fee for any transaction. If you go to a non-Chase network bank, there will be a fee to check your account balance or to issue a paper check. The fees may vary between institutions. Before you choose your transaction:
Some vendors will allow you to get cash back with your purchase. For example, most grocery stores allow this. However, the amount of cash they allow and the fees charged will vary by store. Be sure to ask the clerk or cashier about their policies before you complete your transaction.
You can go to any financial institution that displays the MasterCard logo to receive the balance of your UI benefits from your account in cash at no charge.
Chase, Allpoint, and Pulse networks all accept the Direct Payment Card.
Allpoint ATMs are located in retail outlets across the state, not in banks. Depending upon your location, you may find you have greater access to Allpoint ATMs.
If your Direct Payment Card is lost, stolen or damaged, you must call Chase Customer Service and they will mail you a new card. The bank offers one free replacement card during each calendar year. Additional replacement cards will cost $5 per card and will arrive within 5-10 business days. If you choose overnight delivery of your replacement Card, there is a $10 fee for this service.
To find out your Direct Payment Card account balance:
If you check your balance at another ATM or at a bank displaying the MasterCard logo, there is a $0.50 transaction fee. You will need your PIN number to access your account information.
You cannot withdraw more than $800 per day from an ATM with your Direct Payment Card. Note: There may be a lower limit on the individual ATM.
Remember, there is no fee if you use your Direct Payment Card at Chase and Allpoint ATMs. You get two free (no fee) withdrawals per month at ATMs outside the Chase network. There will be a fee of $1.50 for additional withdrawals at non-Chase and Allpoint ATMs. To avoid ATM fees, you can visit the teller at any bank that displays the MasterCard logo and receive cash at no charge.
Your Direct Payment Card PIN is a four-digit number that you enter on the keypad at ATMs, retail locations and when you call Chase Customer Service. This is different from your UI PIN, which is also a four-digit number that allows you to access your unemployment insurance claim information and claim weekly benefits. You must select the Direct Payment Card PIN when you call to activate your card.
You will need your Direct Payment Card PIN to:
If you forget your Direct Payment Card PIN, call Chase Customer Service to select a new one. You should choose numbers that are easy for you to remember, but hard for someone else to figure out.
When you have trouble remembering your Direct Payment Card PIN, DO NOT try to guess when entering it on a Point-of-Sale (POS) terminal or ATM. If you enter the wrong Direct Payment Card PIN, you have three more chances to enter the correct number. After four tries, if the correct Direct Payment Card PIN is not entered, you must wait until after midnight to try again or call Chase Customer Service for help.
If your Direct Payment Card doesn't work, please make sure that you:
If an ATM doesn't accept your Card, try another ATM. The first ATM may be out of service or may not be part of the network that accepts the Card. If the Card still does not work, call Chase Customer Service for help.
You can make an unlimited number of Point-of-Sale (POS) purchases per month. You can use the Card as long as there is money in the account to cover the amount of the purchase. Be sure to keep track of your balance.
If you try to make a purchase at any Point-of-Sale (POS) and there is not enough money in your account to cover the purchase, it will be denied. There is a fee of $0.50 for each transaction denied for insufficient funds.
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So you think that you live in a free country? Think again. So you think that the Constitution is the law of the land? Think again. Government is law of the land and you are its slave. Government owns everything and if you are lucky, you get to rent some things here and there.
And for that privilege, you also get to pay “protection” money to the Government mob in the form of taxes so they can continue their scams. But if you step out of line, protection money paid or not, you’ll see them targeting you and sending you off to jail. At the very least, they’ll doxing you, censoring you and trying to ruin your life.
This isn’t “Little House on the Prairie” where you can just hunt for the food you need to hunt, take the fish you need to feed your family, control your own pond in your background or have the kind of outhouse you want. Your life is not your own. Nothing can be done without governmental permission, regulation and taxation from your friendly federal, state and local governments.
Nope. Those days are long over.
Just look at the recent citation (at least they weren’t hauled off to jail) of some Colorado fisherman who the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) said illegally took more than 460 pounds of salmon from Northern Michigan in order to donate to local families. The DNR was actually on “fish patrol” on the Manistee River when they were notified (someone tattled) about the fishing group that was using “illegal methods and equipment” to take fish. The guys didn’t have a valid fishing license, were using illegal tackle and had 17 salmon (40 to 50 more were found). Now, they’re looking at about $4,000 in fines.
So don’t forget… the fish belong to the GOVERNMENT. And there are rules. And apparently we have a fish patrol.
And what about that pond that formed in your backyard because it’s been raining for 10 days straight? Remember when the EPA wanted control over that? Well, the fight isn’t over. A group of Michigan Democratic lawmakers want control over your water now. According to Michigan Capitol Confidential, they’ve come up with a bill to restrict property owners from using their own water. Because the feds couldn’t pass the “Waters of the U.S.” bill to control how we use our property, the state is trying to do so. The two Democratic Ann Arbor Reps who introduced the bill tell us that “The waters of this state, including groundwater, are held in public trust by this state” and they don’t distinguish navigable waters (public lakes and rivers) from stock ponds or puddles on private property. Yes, water belongs to the government too.
And of course, we all know that the Democrats have been controlling our air for a while now, coming up with new legislation and Executive Orders every day in order to get rid of fossil fuels and fund their green energy agenda. They also love regulation of the country via agencies like the EPA. Bureaucracy rule is sometimes their last resort in pushing through what they need to and these agencies are a godsend to them.
Remember when we used to joke about the government taxing us on everything except water and air? Well, that joke is now our reality.


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"If people can learn to hate they can be taught to love." Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was the first fully democratically elected South African president (1994-1999). Before his presidency he was an anti-apartheid activist and the leader of the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. As president he prioritised reconciliation while introducing policies aimed at combating poverty and inequality. Mandela's gift of peace and love is repeated on this inspirational mug.

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IBM and ASAA work in collaboration with Watson Health Cloud and Apple to record the sleep habits of the participants.
The American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA) has reported that 1 out of every four Americans face sleep problems including Sleep Apnea. They face disturbed sleep, loud snoring and constrained breathing.
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Sleeping has been associated with the wellbeing of human beings. Sleep deprivation leads to physical and psychological disorders and diseases. So it is a major health concern for all health related workers.
Luckily the ASAA came up with a remedial strategy. Together with IBM, the ASAA has developed an app by the name of SleepHealth. SleepHealth has been designed on the Apple's ResearchKit framework.
The app is compatible with iPhones and Apple Watch as well. The app will collect the data about a person’s health related activities, sleep duration, sleeping patterns, heart rate and other significant data which it will then send to the Watson Health Cloud.
The app is a source of collecting data for researchers. It is one of the biggest longitudinal study where all app user will become participant for the potential studies, research topics, surveys and strategies for identifying solutions to sleep problems.
The participants can sign up on the app as participants after they have verified that they are over 18 years of age and submit their sleep data. Their data will then be stripped of personal detail before being stored in the Watson Health Cloud.
From here, it will be analysed by physicians and researchers for research purposes and also identifying healthy pro-sleep behavior.
“We’ve made life the laboratory for this study by crowd-sourcing data and input to achieve an unprecedented understanding of sleep in a non-invasive manner,” said Carl Stepnowsky, PhD, the principal investigator for the study, associate professor at University of California at San Diego and ASAA’s chief science officer.
“This study also marks the Association’s commitment to patient-led research and data-driven discovery. With ResearchKit and Watson Health Cloud, this new app will help us build the world’s largest longitudinal study to collect data on both healthy and unhealthy sleepers that can be published as an open study and shared with other researchers.”
Kyu Rhee, chief health officer for Watson Health, said that it is an effort to break the barriers and bring together physicians, researchers, patients and clinicians and bring them together on a single platform to see a problem up close and find causes and solutions.
It will be an interactive research effort where the patients and clients will participate as much as the researchers and clinicians.
“One of our goals at IBM Watson Health is to eliminate silos that hinder collaboration between researchers, patients and clinicians, and create opportunities for these communities to share and learn from one another,” said Kyu Rhee, M.D., chief health officer for Watson Health.
“It is exciting to see Watson Health and our ecosystem of partners help advance our understanding of how an essential, yet often under-appreciated factor like sleep impacts so many health outcomes like heart disease and diabetes.”
“As someone who suffered for years with undiagnosed sleep apnea, I’m eager to see how this app contributes to our understanding of sleep health and its connection to serious health conditions,” said Adam Amdur, ASAA’s chief patient officer, co-investigator, and the father of a young child battling the condition.
“SleepHealth is the first ResearchKit study developed by an all patient team of researchers and advocates, and we believe it has the potential to be the largest international sleep study ever. Our ultimate goal is to uncover patterns to advance good sleep practices, optimize health and predict who is at risk for sleep disorders or other medical conditions.”
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The SleepHealth app is available to anyone in the U.S. as a free download from the App Store. This app will available globally in the near future.


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The tiny (wild?) ampalayas that I found at the market a few weekends ago seemed to elicit a lot of reader reaction. It seems the vegetables are a delicacy in some parts and folks have strong memories about this bitter ingredient. The most often suggested use is in a pinakbet but I didn’t have several of the key ingredients for pinakbet so we tried to figure out another way to cook the ampalaya… We cut each tiny ampalaya in four and set them aside. We didn’t bother to salt them and leech them thinking that it wouldn’t make much of a difference. We then sauteed some onions and garlic in vegetable oil. Threw in some ground beef and stirred over high heat. Threw in the sliced ampalayas and after a minute or two added some bottled oyster sauce. Season with salt and pepper and serve piping hot with lots of rice…
Yikes! Wickedly, wickedly bitter. Frankly, I couldn’t eat more than a couple of pieces. I like bitter but this was way over the top for me! Maybe in pinakbet where the ampalaya is cooked or stewed longer and it is just one of several vegetables, the bitter hit would be tolerable. But as a stir-fry and being the main ingredient this was wickedly bitter. Even the meat and the powerful flavor of oyster sauce wasn’t enough to offset the ampalaya. Maybe I should have blanched the ampalaya first. Hmmm, I’m not that avid an ampalaya connoiseur that I have to get this right. It’s enough to know that I tried it at least once… Btw, the foggy photo up top isn’t an attempt to be artistic, it’s just that the lens of the camera fogged up coming out of an airconditioned room.
The tiny ampalayas you featured here are notorious for their bitterness. You even used the core per your beautiful pictures. Am I right? In pinakbet the bitterness is tone down due to migration of its bitterness to other vegetables or the use of bagoong isda that is my theory. These ampalayas are good boiled or steamed with vinegar, bagoong and fried bangus or tilapia.
Hi Marketman! fortunately for me the ampalaya is not as bitter here in Australia.I do believe that it does help when it’s stewed not stir fried. It still looks great! I might try it. I’ll cooked a bit more and put a bit of broth and possibly a bit of egg.
Hi MM! Our old cook in my parents’ house said that the bitterness of ampalaya comes from over stirring it. When she cooks ampalaya with egg there is hardly any bitter taste at all. With your over stir frying them, I guess the bitterness just oozed out all the more aside from it being really more bitter than the normal sized ampalaya. Try cooking them with paksiw na isda!
Our family isn’t fond of using a lot of oyster sauce and ampalaya in our dishes. It sounds better than stirfying them in msg.
oh gosh yes, that particular ampalaya is very bitter. that’s why in an Ilocano pinakbet, you put it in whole (don’t even cut the ends) so the bitterness stays within.
I used to have an Indian friend (with a dot) in our expat community here in Kobe City. She told me that they stuff those tiny bittermelon with spiced ground meat and pan fry in a little bit of oil.
I remember her saying tha the warts on the skin have to be scraped to remove the bitterness. I’ve never done it so not sure if that really helps reduce the bitterness.
the first pic has a “vignette” look. Ampalaya dream sequence
In an earliar post, where you featured ampalayas (karela or pavakka in India) I had suggested you deep fry rings of ampalayas. Do try this out. For me this is the only edible way of cooking amapalyas. Deep frying tones down the bitterness and its nice and crunchy and stays for weeks. Add some fried dry red chilles, garlic and curry leaves to the deep fried amaplaya rings before serving or storing them. This adds a nice flavour. The ampalaya rings need to be marinated in salt and chilli powder for about 30 to 60 minutes before deep frying.
Anupama, yes, I do recall your recipe from my main ampalaya post several months ago. I will try frying the larger ones sometime soon… lee, more like the “faint sequence” from the taste… I could have passed out. bijin, I have never heard the scrape the warts trick but its probably worth a try… Mita, yipes, you mean cutting it made it worse? Marga, I haven’t heard the overstirring advice either…amazing how many things a bitter veggie can spin… Maria Clara, boiled or steamed looks like the way to go…
I’ve been a fan of yours MM for the past month or so and I guess this would be a good opportunity to start sharing and posting.
Whenever I cook with Ampalaya as an ingredient, I blanch it first in boiling water with a little salt for say 3-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the slice. I then strain it and bath them in iced water to stop the cooking process. Then I just cook them however I’d like them, be it with eggs or with thinly sliced beef in oyster sauce and black beans. I discovered that it isnt as bitter as usual and that it maintained a more shiny green color :) Hope this helps.
I don’t know about those tiny ampalayas, but the regular ones we soak in very cold water after slicing. They seem crunchier that way, too.
I just had raw ampalaya salad for lunch. Amazingly, it has just a hint of bitterness. It was quite refreshing actually, tossed with tomatoes, onions, vinegar and a bit of patis and refrigerated until crunchy cold. I never thought I could ever like amapalaya.
I made the same mistake with those tiny ampalayas a few years back. I’m not a fan of ampalaya and using this in a dish similar to what you made didn’t help. Larger ampalayas i can tolerate but not the small ones.
Just to clarify: We don’t bother to salt and/or leech the amplayas, just soak then in cold water for fifteen minutes or so. Somehow they retain only a tolerable bitterness that way. No idea if it’s because of the kind of ampalaya we buy, but we get them from all over and the cold soak works every time. Anyway, it wouldn’t hurt to try…
Try grilling (half cooked) those tiny ampalayas, take out the seeds, and put it in a flavored native vinegar (with siling labuyo), native tomatoes and a little ginamos. That’s the only recipe I’ve tried with those tiny ampalayas when I was still in Mindanao. Soo yummy… Too bad,I could not find that kind here in Cebu.
Ampalaya (amargoso in Ilonggo) is one of my favorite vegetables. But this is the first time I see a small one. Is this only grown in the Philippines? I also eat it as a salad alongside red peppers with Japanese vinegar. It is a good sawsawan. Ymmmm….
MM, passing out from the bitterness of ampalaya is just too funny! and i thought you were into putting tulle or gauze or vaseline on the sides of your lens! nice how it turned out, though..who would have thought it could be so vile….
I love this type. My Dad is Ilocano, so everytime we go to the North, we had these pinakbet style. My Mom, an Ilonggo, preferred the bigger ones grown in Negros. I love both types for health reasons. They are good for diabetics, though I’m not. But my sister who was borderline diabetic before can attest to the wonders of this veggie. She was cured after eating ampalaya for 2 months (3 times a week) and exercising.
MM, I read in a previous post that you get gout, even from shellfish, just like my husband. Ampalaya is our antidote. If he gets a bad attack, (rare now cause he watches what he eats), I juice a raw ampalaya (yes, really!), add an apple or carrots to kill the bitter, then he drinks it (can chase with water) and the gout will be gone soon. Now, as preventative, he takes ampalaya pills every day with the regular daily vitamins. If he eats some shrimps, like at a Chinese restaurant, he will also order an ampalaya dish and be sure to eat that too.
One has to have an acquired taste for this veggie to love it. And those who do, really crave for it like they crave for chocolate!
I grew up eating ampalaya, but of the variety that was much, much, bigger, the ones with shinier, smoother skins, sometimes we call “malalaking kilabot”. One big ampalaya could weigh around 3/4 kg or 750 gms. In our town, before the onslaught of lahar, that was our main agricultural crop–harvesting tons of it on a weekly basis. So we have lots of recipes for ampalaya.
One of my favorites is the stuffed ampalaya, which we call “rellenong apalya”, which we dip in yup! ketchup! It’s really, really nice. And yes, it’s true that frying this veggie will reduce the bitter taste. We also do, ampalaya omelette and it’s nice with sliced fresh tomatoes or even ketchup. Or else, we just boil it and dip it in bagoong alamang with vinegar or that fermented rice, we call, ‘tagilo’ in Pampango or ‘buro’ in Pilipino. You can also fry it and dip it in ketchup. Hayy! I’m tortured describing all these recipes to you MM, because where I am, ampalaya is nowhere in sight, or kung meron man, frozen na from Vietnam.
If you’re interested with the relleno, I can give you the recipe. Learn to love it, its good food.
yes. . . we use this ampalaya for pakbet ilocano and I think he bitterness mellows when you use it for this dish. . . we always have this vine hanging in the fence of my lola’s, so we harvest fresh ampalaya for pakbet. . .
in our province, this type of ampalaya is usually boiled then paired with burong isda or hipon. most of my siblings prefer eating ampalaya with most of its bitter taste squeezed out. but i like it the way it is or at least with the bitterness only slightly tempered by sprinkling it with a bit of salt before running it under tap water. coz, really what’s ampalaya without that bitter taste?
is ampalaya the same as bitter gourd and bitter melon? if so then I understand the veg.that you’re talking about hehe. It’s bitter for me and I’ll try the tips from everyone here to get rid of the bitterness. But its the first time for me to know that there are mini/baby ampalaya hehe. I usually fry mine w/eggs or as a veg dish w/ground pork or beef hehe in oyster sauce.
Joy, yes you are correct ampalaya is the Filipino term for bitter gourd or melon.
the ampalaya con carne i know is the one offered in chinese panciterias ( sun wah, toho, pines). It has strips of sirloin, sliced onions, luya, bawang, soy sauce , a hint of sugar and corn starch .if i’m not mistaken, there is tausi in this dish. no beaten eggs in their version. muy delicioso with the right degree of bitterness.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The Allen County Coroner has determined that the two victims found dead during Thursday's house fire died of gunshot wounds. They are identified as 40-year-old Terry Lee LaGrone and 19-year-old Desiree Sheets. The two deaths mark the 24th and 25th homicide victims in Fort Wayne and Allen County in 2013.
The Fort Wayne Fire Department said the fire was intentionally set and are investigating it as arson.
Police said this was not a random act of violence, the two victims were targeted.
The family and friends of the victims were being very cooperative with police. But as of Friday, investigators had no suspect information.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (260) 436-STOP.
According to fire officials, the dog found dead in the house died in the fire.
A joint investigation by the Fort Wayne Fire Department, Fort Wayne Police Department, Allen County Coroner's office, Allen County Prosecutor's office, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is ongoing.
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The Fort Wayne Fire Department (FWFD) was called to the fire around 8:45 a.m. on Thursday and were on scene by 8:50 a.m. When the Fort Wayne Fire Department arrived, flames could be seen at the doors and on the sides of the house.
The first victim was found as crews began to fight the fire and the second as they continued to work on the flames. Crews also found a dog that died in the fire.
Officials say crews had the fire under control by 9:15 a.m.
Investigators with the Fort Wayne Fire Department, Fort Wayne Police Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and Allen County Coroner's Office are involved in the investigation into the incident.
An ATF spokesperson told NewsChannel 15 that his office was called in to assist in the fire investigation. He added that his office has a certified fire investigator at the scene to help FWFD officials determine the cause, origin, and if arson took place.
A FWFD spokesperson said the investigation into the fire and two deaths was being handled the same way any fatal fire would be treated.
Before any official release, dozens of family and neighbors called the incident suspicious.
"I know he's the type of person who would have got out of the house. I know that," said neighbor Letrice Lewis. "I'm very suspicious."
Police officers remained on the scene Friday. Police cars were parked in the front yard and back yard of the home.
Buffalo Wild Wings donated $6,500 to the Boys & Girls Club's Fairfield location on Friday afternoon. The money will be used for youth sports tournaments.
A new event promises 12 days of delicious deals at Fort Wayne restaurants in January.
A woman arrested for shoplifting at a Fort Wayne Walmart identified herself as her husband's ex-wife when she was actually the man's current wife. The ex-wife then ended up getting arrested when the real wife failed to show up for court.
Gov. Mike Pence has ordered flags at Indiana state facilities to be flown at half-staff in tribute of Nelson Mandela and is asking businesses and residents to do so also to honor the world leader.
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Frigid temperatures and a cold Saint Joseph River didn't stop approximately 100 students from jumping into the river as part of Homecoming Week at IPFW.
The Salvation Army and Toys for Tots are seeing a decline in donations this year because of a late Thanksgiving.
Global civil rights icon Nelson Mandela, whose legacy is ending South African apartheid, has died.
Fort Wayne is not expected to take the brunt of an approaching winter weather system, but everyone will experience frigid temperatures and some could see sleet and snow.
Thieves hit an Indianapolis home this week, stealing a large nativity scene from the front yard.
The Veteran Beer Company, a company employing solely veterans, is bringing its craft beers to Fort Wayne.
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Finally, images of the flooding in southeast Minnesota are emerging. The Winona Daily News this afternoon has an excellent slideshow of images along the Root River. Up to now, for some reason, images in the area around Lanesboro have been hard to come by.
If you have any you'd like to share, send them along here.
Meanwhile, in Iowa, things are even worse as these images from Getty Images show.
Also find some intriguing pictures of the Iowa flooding on the Gazzetteonline Web site (Hat tip: News Cut reader Joel Federer)
At least one death is reported on the flooding in Minnesota. County Highway 34 in Albert Lea was washed out and one car was washed away. Rescuers recovered a person -- alive -- from a car, but then the driver reported his/her car was actually atop another.
I grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA. and it is just amazing to see how bad the flooding has been, and the water is STILL rising. One of the local stations is doing live streaming through their website at kcrg dot com.
Much of the downtown area is flooded, bridges are completely under water, one railroad bridge has collapsed. People are attempting to sandbag, but the water is rising so much higher and faster than expected, that it's really having very little, if any, affect. This is the worst flooding in that area ever! Absolutely insane.
I'm originally from Austin and the one reported death happened only one mile from where I grew up. It's hard to believe that it was merely a drainage ditch which washed out this hard surface road.


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Effective Monday, May 18, 2020:
UMaine Extension is operating and staff are working remotely, and the Tick Lab, Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and the Plant Disease Diagnostic Lab can all accept samples at this time. However, University of Maine Cooperative Extension buildings are CLOSED until June 30, 2020 in an effort to ensure the health and safety of the community, and to help stem the spread of the coronavirus.
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Yampa Valley Singers to perform ‘Bach, Beethoven and The Boys’
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — The Yampa Valley Singers, directed by Christel Houston, will perform “Bach, Beethoven and The Boys” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, and 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Heart of Steamboat United Methodist Church, Eighth and Oak streets.
Music includes “Jesu-Joy of Man’s Desiring,” “Adoramus Te,” “Spring Pathetique,” “Fascinating Rhythm,” “Memory,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and more. A reception will follow each concert in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $10 and available from singers and at All That.
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