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Micky McQuade needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 71 designs submitted by 17 freelance designers.
EarlyBirds.NET (the NET is capitalized on purpose. We couldn't get the .com, so we want to emphasize the .NET part)
We currently run a site called EstateSales.NET which is very popular (4 to 5 million page views each month). We are planning to set up a similar site that will have a much more broad appeal. EstateSales.NET is just for estate sales. EarlyBirds.NET will have garage sales, estate sales, and auctions listed on it.
There are certainly other garage sale sites out there, but we want to be known as THE go to place for all types of sales. We need an incredible design to help make this goal a reality.
We have a pretty broad market in terms of age, but I would say that most of the users are in the 30 to 60 range. Definitely 20+ (no kids for sure)
We called it "Early Birds" because the people that go to these types of sales like to get up EARLY and be the first there.
- 960px width so it works with 1024 resolution width
- the home page will have a map similar to the one on EstateSales.NET with a color change of course
- the home page should have a "featured sales" section.
- please remember that your design has to be turned into HTML/CSS. We like creative, but don't go crazy making something that is really hard to support in HTML/CSS. :)
The menu should have the following:
- Home
- Find Sales
- Search Items
- Blog
- My Account
You can tell by EstateSales.NET that we like a clean/crisp looking side, but we have another site called AntiqueMalls.com that shows we are open to very creative designs as well.
We do not have a logo, so it would be great to see your ideas for that with your web site design.
Overall, we want a fun site that people will enjoy coming to in order to find the sales they are interested in. We don't want a corporate looking site. We don't need it coded. All we need is the PSD.
Please let me know if you need ANY other details!
UPDATE: There needs to be a section at the bottom (or somewhere) for the visitor to sign up to be notified about upcoming sales. It just needs to have a spot for them to enter their email. Please see the bottom of EstateSales.NET to see how we did it there...it doesn't have to be the same, but it will show on all pages of the site. So, it needs to be in the footer or header or something.
UPDATE 2: There needs to be a spot for people to list their sale. There should probably be a call to action button that says "List My Sale Now" or something similar.

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Robert Downey Jr. may seem to be the perfect fit for the role of playboy superhero Tony Stark in "Iron Man 2," but at an LA press event on Friday, he said that co-star Gwyneth Paltrow found him lacking in the love department.
"She said… I didn't know what I was doing, like, 'It didn't feel good,'" he said of the film's kissing scene, according to People. "And I said, 'You know what? First of all, we're all friends, so what would be creepy is if I was coming off all sexy to you while we were shooting – which by the way, I've done that in movies and it creeps them out! So why would I creep you out?'"
Robert added that despite Gwyneth's protests, the moment was still memorable.
"She still thinks about it," he joked, according to the mag. "I couldn't get her off me!"
Gwyneth's unease may have come from the scene's observers – her husband, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, and Robert's wife, producer Susan Downey.
"It was great," the star, who plays Stark's secretary, Pepper Potts, reportedly said sarcastically. "Because both my husband and his wife were right there on the set."
"Iron Man 2" is due in theaters May 7.
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Fast Breaks 07.31.08Posted by rtmsf on July 31st, 2008
As July leads into August, here are some tasty bits of knowledge for the summer heat…
- Richmond's top player Dan Geriot is expected to miss the 08-09 season with a knee injury. Auburn's best player, Josh Dollard, was simply kicked off the team for not getting his sh!t together.
- Guess we know how Texas A&M-Corpus Christi made the Tourney two years ago.
- Thuggins, summertime, scofflaws. Any questions?
- It appears as if Illinois' Jamar Smith violated the terms of his probation by drinking alcohol; he'll learn his fate at a Sept. 17 hearing. In other news, a 21-year old ball player recently had sex with a woman.
- Memphis could be in some hot water over an improper phone call made by the FedEx CEO to one of his employees (who also happens to be the mother of the #2 rated PG in the class of 2009, Abdul Gaddy).
- Baylor???? No, really, Baylor????
- Gregg Doyel says he'll bury the hatchet with Coach K if he brings home the gold medal next month. The most interesting part of this piece is the story about Coach K torpedoing Doyel's book deal in 1999.
- Yes, UK Fans are insane. We mean that in a good way, of course.
- Andy Katz takes a look at the Wake Forest program one year after the untimely death of head coach Skip Prosser.
- We thought this article by Dana O'Neil about coaches working themselves too hard in light of Prosser's heart attack was going to suck, but we really enjoyed it. Coaches whine and complain about the summer circuit, but they really love it (poor headline, ESPN).
- Jeff Goodman breaks down his top ten prospects from the summer camps in Vegas.
- Gary Parrish gives an interesting insight into how programs game the summer recruiting circuit by not hiring assistant coaches until after they've developed good relationships with top prospects (sidenote: why did Arizona fire Miles Simon – that guy won them a championship!). He follow that up with another article on how coaches get creative but ethically suspect in getting recruits onto campus in a legal manner.


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- Red Bull
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Mark Webber says the state of the driver market in Formula One is "unhealthy" as money dictates who drives where.
The paddock is in a state of flux at the moment as drivers try to nail down contracts for 2014 and it is looking increasingly likely that some relatively big names will be left on the sidelines.
Lotus is the prime target for several drivers, but after it failed to keep up with Kimi Raikkonen's payments this year it is waiting to secure its financial position before making a decision. If it does not seal a deal to bring in new investment to the team it is likely to plump for Pastor Maldonado, who would bring significant funding from PDVSA. Meanwhile, Sauber is set to give young Russian Sergey Sirotkin a drive after his father and other investors agreed to sink money into the team.
Webber, who will leave F1 at the end of the year to race for Porsche in sports cars, said times had changed since his debut over ten years ago.
"In 2002 I'm sitting on the grid and most of the people around me have been on the podium in Formula One," Webber said. "Most of them have got a lot of experience. You have to give young talent a chance, so it's not saying that you always have to have experienced guys because then there's a bottleneck in bringing young talent through.
"That's also why I don't want to outstay my welcome. It's not a charity, I'm not looking to help youngsters but also I want to get the timing right for me to realise that there's a system that you need the top guys in here that are hungry for it all the time, which I was when I arrived."
"To have a driver say he hasn't made his decision which team he's going to is the wrong way round. Guys are saying I haven't made my decision which team I'm going for, I'm checking which engines are going where and then I'll make my decisions … it's changed a lot in 10 or 12 years. And that makes it quite unhealthy for the driver market. Especially after Red Bull, Ferrari, Mercedes, a bit McLaren, but then it gets … at this level with all of the smoke and mirrors we should have all of the staff members, everyone at the factory, all the drivers, everyone accounted for. The numbers should add up, but it's got itself into a position that there's people that are on the squeeze and that's what the sport needs to address pretty quickly for the sake of everyone."


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Mike Starr -- the former bassist for Alice In Chains -- was busted for alleged drug possession in Salt Lake City, and TMZ has his mug shot.
Starr was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance early Thursday ... according to Salt Lake City PD arrest documents.
Starr was a patient on the third season of "Celebrity Rehab" back in 2009. He also appeared on the most recent season as an example of a celeb who got clean after appearing on the show.
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I am new to the board, but not to welding. I am a farmer in Iowa and have been welding since I was 10 years old. I have a millermatic 200 and have just also bought a trailblazer 250G on an estate sale. Serial number is Kb159349, does anyone know how old this machine might be? It hasn't been running in about 3 years and I didn't get any cables. I can get it running by putting fuel directly into the carb but it won't bring any fuel up from the tank. I am going to take it to a small engine shop next week and get it tuned up and running then find some cables for it. Thanks i advance for your help.
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Either the suction hose is cracked or the diagphram in the vacuum fuel pump is cracked.
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sounds like a carb clean at the leat is in order, your small repair guy should get ya up and going if you dont want to mess with it. some times its werth it to just let some one else do it if ya have the $$.
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If my numbers are right in my head...the KB prefix on the serial puts it at a '91 model?
Since it has been sitting, the carb, fuel lines and pickup tube in the tank are probably needing work. The fuel pump may be toast as well. These are easily done. You could do them yourself and save some money maybe...but then I hate rebuilding carbs myself. You could consider replacing the fuel pump with an electric one. They would be cheaper than the Onan replacement maybe.
The easiest way to go about getting rid of the suspect stuff is to have them replace the lines, pickup tube and filter in tank and start over. When I rehabbed my Bobcat, the fuel lines were in sad shape. The tank tube was rotted and crumbling. I even had to take off the tank and clean it out. It was a little work, but it proved worthwhile. After 6 years of sitting, it worked very well and I had no fuel issues at all. Just an idea.
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This post was written by Timothy Boucher and his wife, Ellen Paul.
It's that time of year again – birding time! Be forewarned – during this period, you may see and hear some strange things:
- People stare up into trees, at the tops of buildings, into the sky.
- A car weaves along a back road, comes to a quick stop, and the occupants spill out, leaving the doors open.
- Seemingly normal friends show up late to work, then fall asleep at their desks by noon. Occasionally, they dash out in the middle of the day for no apparent reason. When outdoors, they stop mid-sentence, then declare, "Quick, pick up the check!" (the distinctive song of the White-eyed Vireo).
Yes, birding can become an addiction. In the cold months, local birds, winter visitors and the occasional migrant straggling through your neck of the woods tide birders over until spring migration brings the next fix.
And then — for a few short weeks — life is all about a stream of 10-gram bits of feather and song that fly through the night from one stopover point to another, en route to breeding territories across the United States and Canada. Hence International Migratory Bird Day – a one-day celebration marking the richest birding season of the year.
As you can probably tell by now, we're birding junkies. But there was once a time – a long time ago – when we were just starting out…maybe just like you. Are you curious about birding but don't know how to get involved? Do you have a child who's interested in birds and wants to learn more?
Here are four easy steps you can take to get started in birding (without falling asleep at your desk the next day):
1) Get some binoculars. First borrow (and then buy) a pair. If you are intent of buying your own 'nocs, you should investigate and test out them out first – go to your local Audubon chapter, nature center or local wild birding store – they should have pairs to look through and feel (yes, how they feel in the hand is important), and be able to give other advice.
Look for binoculars that are waterproof, focus easily, and have at least 8x magnification and a 30 to 42mm front lens (which dictates the light gathering capability). So when you see "8×32" or "10×42," those will work well.
2) Get a bird guide. And look through it before you go out for the first time. Don't try to memorize all the birds — learn about bird families (swallows, raptors, warblers, flycatchers, herons, etc) to narrow your search down when you are out and about and birds are flying by. Birds are fast and often don't stand still, so concentrate on these things about what you're seeing:
- What is its shape and size (big, long, round, etc),
- What is it doing (hawking insects, soaring, etc), and
- What are its defining markings and colors (yellow eyebrow, red feathers, bill length, etc)
- What sounds it's making, if any.
Combine these characteristics and you will quickly narrow the bird down to a few species.
Any good field guides will give you the information you need. Some of the more popular bird guides are Sibley, National Geographic and Peterson. Bonus tip: Start with smaller, regional versions of these guides that deal with where you are. You can also get one of the many iPhone apps: iBird is a good start – it will give you a chance to learn your birds with their many fun features.
3) Take a walk. Once you're at your local Audubon chapter, nature center or bird store, there will probably be local bird walks posted (or on their websites). Go on one, go on many. Go at different times of the year to different places.
Such walks are one of the (many) joys of birding – you get to see places you would never have thought of going to before, with people who will help you see birds you wouldn't have seen and who are incredibly generous with their knowledge.
4) Use the Internet. When you're ready to strike out on your own, first scour the internet for great places to see lots of birds –
your local Audubon website should have a list, and there are local listservs that give up-to-date information of what's where. Find a spot close by that is appropriate for the time of year and go!
When there, take your time – walk slowly, quietly, look and LISTEN for birds (that will usually be your first hint of something there). Later on we can talk about learning birdsongs…
Soon you will be out at dawn to greet them as they wake to refuel. Pulling on rumpled clothes and stumbling out into the darkness to be sure to catch the dawn chorus of birdsong, thrilling to see the same birds seen last year, the year before that, 10 years ago, as if it's our first glimpse. Our hearts stop when we:
- Hear that first "zu zu zu ZEE" of a Black-throated Blue Warbler,
- Take in the cacaphony of hoots, grunts, and whistles that spill out of a Yellow-breasted Chat, or
- See the glowing orange throat of the Blackburnian Warbler, of which Scott Wiedensaul, the poet-laureate of nature and birding, once said: "It's a wonder it doesn't set the tree afire."
That's it! Are you still at your computer? Why? Grab your 'nocs and go!
International Migratory Bird Day celebrates these birds and their astonishing transcontinental journey. Created in 1993, the official date is the second Saturday in May in the United States and Canada. In Central and South America, an October date celebrates the return of the birds to their winter range. Events all over the country focus attention on the warblers, shorebirds, and raptors that visit us each spring and summer.
(Image: Blackburnian Warbler. Image credit: Dan_Irizarry/Flickr through a Creative Commons license.)


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The Lady Mavericks Varsity Volleyball team finished their season with a 0-3 performance at the state tournament in Emporia. It was surprising to some fans who thought the Ladies could win it all. Head Coach Randy Fulton reflected on the season, his players and the tough loss that ended a strong 2012 season.
The Lady Mavericks Varsity Volleyball team finished their season with a 0-3 performance at the state tournament in Emporia. It was surprising to some fans who thought the Ladies could win it all. Head Coach Randy Fulton reflected on the season, his players and the tough loss that ended a strong 2012 season.
"We were good all year," said Fulton. "We were almost as good in the first game as we were in the last game. The girls got a little stronger as the season progressed and I saw some improvements in the continuity between our setter and our hitters. That is what we want to see, some improvement. Also our passing got better and our defense got better."
The Mavericks ended their 2012 regular season with a 35-4 record and entered the 2A state tournament as the number three seed behind number one seeded Washington County (36-3) and number two seeded Hill City (35-4).
"Going into the tournament the coaches and the team felt like we were ready. We were excited, we were looking forward to it and once we got into it, I think we played well. It was a tough competition, which it always is, and looking back I wish we could have done some things different. I'm not sure what we would have done different, but we would have done something," laughed Fulton.
The Mavs lost both sets against Skyline and had slow starts in both sets. A strong Skyline team played with leads in both sets, forcing the Mavericks to play catch-up.
The Mavs mounted a late second set rally, coming within two points, but Skyline tamped down the rally following a Kiowa County serving error.
"It would have been nice to get that one," said Fulton. "It's part of volleyball, you always get breaks and you lose breaks. When we got them they were at the wrong time and we couldn't get momentum. We put some points on the board and I think [in the second set] we put together a nice round, but it was tough to come back by then."
KC played Jefferson County in the second match and started strong, winning their first set 25-12.
"The nice thing is that we fought hard to three," he said. "We came out and played well the first set. In the second set we had some momentum. Riann [Heft] made a play I thought was legal around the net, but they called her for being out. It was a bad break."
The Mavs lost the second and third sets and looked to be knocked out of the competition, but a Jefferson County win against Skyline in the fifth match of the day, set up a possible three-way tie between Skyline, Kiowa County and Hill City.
A KC victory would send the Mavs to the semi-finals based on their win-loss ratio.
"We didn't know until ten minutes before that we were still in it. It was nice that we had an opportunity. We were playing for pride, but we had a chance to play the next day and that was great. I was proud of the girls; we won the first set and had an opportunity to win both of those matches."
But the Mavs fell to Hill City in three sets and finished competition without a win.
"We had every opportunity and the girls played hard, but it just wasn't our day," remarked Fulton. "We needed some breaks and we needed the ball to fall in the right places and we just didn't get that at the right time. At [the state level] everyone is good. You need some things to happen in your favor and we just couldn't get that to go. We had some errors on our part and the ball fell where we don't want it to fall."
A number of Lady Mavericks earned season accolades including Riann Heft and Heather Melton who were named to the Kansas All-State Second Team and honorable mention, respectively.
"I think it's nice to be recognized when you have a good team. It would be nicer if the whole team could be recognized, because it takes a whole team to be successful, but it's nice for them to get the recognition. My hitters wouldn't be as good without the setters and our setters wouldn't be as good without the passers, it goes on and on. I think everyone on the team should be commended for those achievements."
Fulton, the coaching staff and volleyball fans will now look to the 2013 season.
While senior players will graduate in the spring, Fulton has high expectations for next years crop of new players.
"I'm excited," added Fulton. "We lose four good seniors, but we'll return with girls who have varsity experience. Some of them have been playing in junior varsity and getting prepared to come up and play varsity. I think there will be a lot of competition for the varsity spots. It looks promising."


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Julia Franzen originally came to Point Park to study dance but after her freshman year, she decided the global cultural studies major was a better fit for her. "The GCS major is perfect for people who want to explore a lot of different areas. It definitely led me to where I am today," said Franzen.
Today Franzen is a logistics coordinator for Back to the Roots, a non-profit organization that works to advocate for, prevent, and rescue human trafficking and/or slavery victims around the world. "There are more than 27 million people in slavery today, which is more than at any other time in history. Human trafficking has become the modern day face of slavery," explained Franzen.
Back to The Roots helps fund a children's rescue home in India. This home has taken in more than 40 neglected and abandoned children who, according to Franzen, would most likely have been forced into slavery and prostitution.
Franzen was introduced to the children's rescue home when she traveled there in 2009 with a Christian missions organization that aids poverty-stricken communities around the world. She spent her entire fall semester in India mentoring children and connecting with impoverished members of surrounding communities.
"I fell in love with India and have dreams of going back," remarked Franzen.
Franzen was first inspired to travel to India while taking a course called "Regional Studies: India" taught by Robert Fessler, Ph.D., acting dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and professor of psychology.
"The class really sparked my interest in India and I said to myself, 'I have to go there,'" remarked Franzen. "I was so blessed at Point Park to have such stellar professors. They taught me to see the world through many different lenses and fostered in me a hunger for knowledge and truth," she added.
When asked why she recommends a degree in global cultural studies, Franzen said: "GCS opens a lot of doors. My educational background has given me a bigger vision for life than I could have ever imagined. If you have a hunger in you that says, 'there must be something more to life than this,' listen to it. Don't forsake your dreams just because they seem impractical. The global cultural studies degree has equipped me not just for my job, but for life."
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Three Sisters
After the Young Vic's recent radical interpretation you'd be forgiven in thinking that 'Three Sisters' had been 'updated' once and for all. But The Faction's contemporary production is a fresh, if fractured, reading of Anton Chekhov's classic.
Ranjit Bolt's sharp adaptation zings with pop culture one liners and places the spotlight on the self-absorbption of the titular trio. Cosmopolitan migrants Olga, Masha and Irina spend hours bemoaning their provincial surroundings and philosophising about life with their cabal of admiring soldiers. Hope soon turns to despondency as their dreams of getting back to Moscow are disappointed and then dashed.
Bolt's no-nonsense script eschews family dynamic in favour of reinforcing private torments but he avoids sinking things into complete self-pity and retains Chekhov's lively bitter sweet comedy throughout. The focus on individualism shines a new light on this classic – particularly in dashing soldier Vershinin, whose romantic philosophising and wooing of Masha is hinted at as a selfish façade to pass the time.
It's an interesting take and an elegantly constructed production, performed by an impressive company. But coupled with costumes that look like they've come from Victoria Beckham's catwalk and a sparse set, Mark Leipacher's production makes for a very modern – Thatcherite? – 'Three Sisters' that begs the question; in this day and age wouldn't these young women just buy a ticket and go to Moscow?
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Back in the days of 1999 there was an 'Electric Boutique' (ferry corsten) mix of this doing the rounds. All the big DJs where playing it from Judge Jules and Paul van Dyk to liverpools own Dave Graham & Lee Butler. All in all it was a huuuuge clubland anthem!!!
Beatplayers have teamed up with Miss Blond this year and smashed this classic trance cut to pieces! with mixes from Alex K, Total Control & Andy Whitby vs Klubfiller!!!
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I wrongly put my demon homebrew in general discussion, so I'm moving it here. But just so it isn't a waste of space, I've also added cave racer stats.(circa 2008)
Skill: N/A
Move: 5"
Armor: 25 hp
(3 CP) Crash landing: if it is destroyed in mid air, a backup engine can be hastily implemented, and it gives the vehicle 1 HP. It gets 2 turns of invincibility, but they must be used to get ready to crash in the most explosive area possible.
(Included, costs no CP) Speed up: the cave racer can speed up to 30 inches a turn. However, consequences come into play. at 10", the cave racer cannot attack while moving (unless it is a charge attack). At 15", the vehicle cannot make any sharp turns. At 20", it cannot turn (but it gets +15 to all charge attacks). At 25", the pilot gets motion sickness and runs the risk of vomiting his brains out. (roll 2d6+3 damage against pilot) at 30", your whole racer catches fire. use fire rules to determine outcome. If you choose to go any faster, your cave race explodes as soon as it reaches its destination, good for kamikaze attacks.
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ARMOR: 12d4 and 2 lives (2d4 can be turned into 1d6 if he wishes to make a crit success)
SKILL: 4d4
MOVE: 10" (can glide downward 15")
MAGIC DICE: 4d6 (Cliche: EVIL)(summoning, eternal pain, fire, evil mind control, etc)
INFERNO: A demon without using magical dice can shoot a flame cone with a distance of 12 inches that causes 3d6-3 damage, regardless of what he is holding
DEMON ARMOR: A demon's armor cannot be stolen by mere mortals,but if it is, they are turned into an NPC demon.
MAY THE POWER OF CHRIST COMPEL YOU!: All holy artifacts, holy water, and holy units get a +15 attack bonus against a demon. However, if a heavy metal band, or just metal stuff in general (not including fighting) is within 15", he gets +3d6 armor


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Greencastle, Ind. - DePauw not only extended its win streak to 12, but it opened the North Coast Athletic Conference season as well as the Tigers swept Oberlin and Franklin by 3-0 scores.
The Tigers blanked Oberlin by scores of 25-22, 25-16 and 25-14 as Elizabeth Wilson led the way with nine kills and five assisted blocks. Faith Rolwes totaled 33 assists with Keely McGrath and Rachael Lenderman each recording 11 digs. The Tigers also totaled nine aces in the math led by two each from Lenderman, Rolwes and Wilson.
DePauw wasted little time in taking care of Franklin as the Tigers won by scores of 25-4, 25-15 and 25-18. Lauren Falotico paced DePauw with nine kills with Rolwes leading with 34 assists. Lenderman had three of DePauw's nine aces with Wilson leading the way with seven blocks (1 solo, 6 assist). DePauw hit .319 for the match.
The Tigers, now 12-1. travel to Indianapolis on Thursday to face Marian University.


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text: Brazil Reduces Soybean Forecast After Dry Spell Parched Fields March 12, 2014 06:28 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Bloomberg Email Brazilian soybean growers will harvest less than previously estimated after low rainfall and high temperatures harmed crops in the largest exporter of the oilseed used in tofu to cooking oil, the government said. The production outlook for the 2013-2014 season was cut to 85.4 million metric tons from last month's 90 million-ton forecast, agricultural agency Conab said by e-mail today. The corn estimate was lowered to 75.2 from 75.5 million tons. The worst drought in decades parched crops in Brazil's south and southeast in the past two months, while excess rain in the west delayed harvesting. Concern that adverse weather conditions will reduce supplies helped push up international prices for soybeans, corn, coffee and sugar this year. Soybean futures traded in Chicago are up 8 percent. "While in some states a lack of rain was predominant, in others the problem was the excess," Conab said in today's report. Temperatures as high as 39 degrees Celsius (102 Fahrenheit) and more than 40 days without rain lost Ricardo Wolter, president of the rural association in the southern city of Carambei, about 76 percent of his soy production at his 300- hectare (740-acre) farm. His crop yielded 16.7 60-kilogram (132- pound) bags per hectare on average from 70 bags last season. "I'd never seen drought like this, with soybean plants literally dying under the heat," Wolter told analysts and reporters yesterday during a crop survey conducted by researcher Agroconsult in the southern state of Parana. "I only decided to harvest because I had already sold a third of the crop." Yield Drop Average soybean crop yields in Parana will probably drop to 51 bags per hectare, from 56 bags in the previous season, Agroconsult analyst Fabio Meneghin said. Most soybean and corn harvesting in Brazil started in January, following planting in September and October. Even after the reduced forecasts for the crops that growers are still reaping in several areas, soybean production is expected to rise from a record 81.5 million tons harvested last season, Conab said. Corn output is seen dropping from a revised 81.5 million tons. Showers in past weeks that are expected to continue for the rest of this month may ease damage caused by the dry spell, Agricultural Policy Secretary Neri Geller told reporters in Brasilia today. Conab will have a better assessment of the full impact of the drought next month, he said. Soybeans for March delivery fell 2.4 percent to $13.795 a bushel at 9:30 a.m. on the Chicago Board of Trade. Back to news


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Paralympians on Ice
Ken Rodriguez is a San Antonio native who covered his first Spurs game in 1981 for The Daily Texan, the University of Texas student newspaper. He spent 26 years in the newspaper business -- 21 of them covering sports -- before joining the marketing department at Our Lady of the Lake University in 2009. His Spurs.com column will appear every Wednesday.
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Josh Sweeney is a sled hockey center and double amputee who can score. Jen Yung Lee is a goaltender with one leg who blocks shots. Rico Roman is a physical defenseman and disabled veteran with a knack for the net.
Sweeney, Lee and Roman not only hold starring roles for the San Antonio Rampage sled hockey team, they've been nominated to the 18-man U.S. Paralympic roster that will compete in the Paralympic Winter Games March 7-16 in Sochi, Russia.
"It's a great feeling to be here in San Antonio together, training and working hard, hopefully to bring back the gold," Roman says.
The 2010 U.S. team won Paralympic gold, defeating Japan in the championship game, 2-0. But that victory was secured without Sweeney, Lee and Roman, each of whom were military veterans just learning the sport four years ago in San Antonio, thanks to Operation Comfort, an organization that supports wounded service members from Iraq and Afghanistan.
In 2010, the three men joined the Rampage Sled Hockey team, the first to be comprised of all wounded military veterans. The team formed six years ago. But over the past few seasons, Sweeney, Lee and Roman have led the Rampage to two Midwest Sled Hockey League titles and two second-place finishes at the USA Hockey National Championships.
"From humble beginnings in 2007, the Rampage Sled Hockey Team has evolved into one of the best teams in the nation," said Ryan Snider, director of business operations for the Rampage. "And now, to have three team members competing for Team USA at the 2014 Paralympics is both rewarding and exciting for everyone involved."
The Rampage offer strong fundraising support for its sled hockey team. In 10 seasons of Military Appreciation Night, the Rampage have raised nearly $250,000 to benefit Operation Comfort and the sled hockey team.
"With the military community in San Antonio, the Rampage Sled Hockey Team and our Military Appreciation Night have provided us great opportunities to honor those currently serving and our veterans," Snider said. "Josh, Jen and Rico are outstanding young men who we are very proud of and honored to be associated with."
Here are the stories of the Rampage sled hockey players who will be donning the Red, White and Blue in March:
Rico Roman
It happened in Iraq, on his third tour of duty, in February 2007. Army staff Sgt. Rico Roman was riding in a Humvee that ran over a roadside bomb. Shrapnel from the explosion ripped through his legs. The accident occurred about one month before he was scheduled to go home.
Roman did not lose his legs. But the pain he experienced during rehabilitation did not relent, and the injury left him with a left leg that he could not bend. "I couldn't sit in a theater and watch a movie because my leg was straight out," he says "I couldn't drive a car. I couldn't sit on an airplane."
To improve his quality of life, Roman chose to have his left leg amputated below the knee. Soon after, he was running (with the aid of a prosthetic) and playing soccer with his children. "I've been cruising ever since," he says.
Months after the amputation, Roman was asked to try sled hockey. A native of Oregon, he knew little about the sport but gave it a try. He made such a quick impression, Rampage sled hockey coach and former Paralympian Lonnie Hannah suggested Roman audition for the U.S. national team. On his first attempt, Roman made it.
The funny thing is, Roman, a natural athlete, didn't fully understand what he was doing. "Even when I made the national team, I didn't know anything about the sport," he says. "I was still learning the fundamentals of the game, still learning the lingo. I don't come from a big hockey community. So I had to learn and I continue to learn."
Jen Yung Lee
He used to be a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter mechanic. Now he's a full-time athlete, a veteran who represents the military and his country as a sled hockey goaltender. That's the short version of the Jen Yung Lee story.
The rest of the story includes a motorcycle accident, a leg amputation, rehabilitation, the adventure of learning a new sport, trying out for the U.S. national sled hockey team, failing, trying again -- and succeeding.
"I feel wonderful and grateful to be part of this because I never would have thought I'd get selected to play at this level five years ago," Lee says. "But here I am."
Lee has no ice hockey background. He did not play the sport as a kid, though he did play goalie for an inline roller hockey team in elementary and middle school. "The concept is the same -- stop the puck," he says. But that's about it. He had to learn the game from scratch.
In 2009, Lee suffered a serious leg injury in an off-duty motorcycle accident in Savannah, Ga.
Doctors amputated above the left knee. While undergoing rehabilitation in San Antonio, he was invited to try sled hockey with the Rampage. Lee bit and fell in love with the game and made the U.S. national team on his second attempt.
"I'm in the World Class Athlete Program," he says. "My job in the Army is to train full-time for the Paralympic team. I'm training and competing for my country."
Josh Sweeney
Sweeney stepped on an improvised explosive device (IED) in Afghanistan. He lost both legs. It took three hours for a helicopter to reach him. He was flown from one hospital to another before reaching San Antonio, where he began rehabilitation at Brooke Army Medical Center. "It's a pretty standard story," Sweeney says.
It isn't. In less than two years, Sweeney got married, skipped his honeymoon, started a new sport, joined the San Antonio Rampage sled hockey team and made the U.S. national team.
Just like that.
Quick study? Well, it isn't often a guy makes the U.S. team on his first attempt -- less than a year after taking up the sport. But then Sweeney isn't your ordinary guy. He served as a Marine sergeant. He played ice hockey in high school. He figured sled hockey could be learned quickly, and sure enough, he scored four goals in the first game he played.
"This will be my third year on the national team," Sweeney says. "I've been playing the sport 3 ½ years. I already knew the game of hockey. All I had to do was get used to the sled and learn how to use the sticks."
A native of Phoenix, Sweeney is training seven days a week with Roman and Lee. "Working together," he says, "has brought our game to another level. We want to bring back the goal medal. That would be awesome."


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For Immediate Release: February 29, 2012
Governor Cuomo announces all 62 District Attorneys, All 58 County Sheriffs, more than 400 Police Chiefs and leading victims advocacy groups endorse the DNA Databank Expansion Bill
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that all 62 County District Attorneys, all of the state's 58 County Sheriffs, more than 400 New York State Police Chiefs, and leading victims' advocacy groups have endorsed the DNA Databank Expansion bill, which will help solve more crimes, prevent crimes, bring justice to victims and exonerate innocent New Yorkers.
"Expanding the DNA Databank will protect New Yorkers and modernize our state's criminal justice system," Governor Cuomo said. "This crucial crime fighting tool embraces technology to help convict the guilty and exonerate the innocent. I thank the District Attorneys, Sheriffs, Chiefs and advocacy groups for their hard work and hope that the legislature takes note of the near universal support for this issue."
Bronx County District Attorney Robert T. Johnson said, "The DNA Databank will help safeguard communities and exonerate the innocent. We should not fear that sensitive or personal biological information could be released because information of that nature will not be stored in the DNA Databank. The real fear here should be that we are allowing people to remain on the streets who could commit other crimes. The real fear here should be that we are allowing people to stay in jail who could be exonerated when the true perpetrators of the crimes could be identified with DNA. This databank is an effective tool that we should not turn our back on. I commend the Governor for his leadership in advocating for this bill and I encourage our state legislators to pass it."
Ann M., mother of a rape survivor said, "Expanding the DNA Databank will not just solve and prevent crime, it will help protect other families from the pain my family has suffered over the past decade — pain no parent should ever be forced to suffer. I urge the State Legislature to do the right thing and pass this expansion. I thank the Governor for advocating for this bill and for his commitment to keeping all New Yorkers safe."
Peter R. Kehoe, Executive Director of the New York State Sheriffs' Association, said, "The Governor's proposed legislation to expand DNA collection to all convicted criminals is great news for the Sheriffs of New York State and the communities they serve. This new law would assist our Sheriffs to efficiently and effectively protect the public, by preventing crimes from ever occurring or making sure those who committed crimes are properly and fairly punished for their actions. Our association supports this legislation, and we applaud the Governor's efforts to improve the state's criminal justice system."
Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith, President of the New York State Sheriffs' Association, said, "On behalf of the New York State Sheriffs' Association and all of the outstanding Sheriffs in New York State, I announce our strong support for the Governor's proposal to expand the state's DNA Databank. DNA technology has exponentially revolutionized law enforcement's ability to solve crimes and keep our counties and New York State a safe place to live, work and raise a family. DNA is accurate. DNA is reliable. DNA helps us solve crimes, apprehend and convict the guilty, especially repeat offenders. DNA helps clear and protect the innocent. The key limiting factor to our ability to solve crimes through DNA is the limit placed on us by the Databank. This proposal corrects that shortfall. I thank Governor Cuomo and all of the Legislators in Albany who are working hard to make this law."
New York State's Deputy Secretary for Public Safety Elizabeth Glazer said, "Every day we wait to expand the state's DNA Databank, another cold case goes unresolved, a person wrongly convicted sits in prison, and we risk one of our loved ones falling victim to a crime that could have been prevented. How do we know this? Because we have evidence that shows every time we expanded the Databank, we solved more crimes. It's just that simple."
New York State has yet to realize the full potential of the DNA Databank because state law only permits DNA to be collected from 48 percent of offenders convicted of a Penal Law crime. Currently, only those convicted of a felony or one of 36 misdemeanors under the Penal Law must provide a DNA sample.
The Governor's proposal would require DNA samples to be collected from anyone convicted of all remaining Penal Law misdemeanors and any felony in any state law, not just felonies under the Penal Law. That includes such crimes as felony driving while intoxicated under the Vehicle and Traffic Law, aggravated animal cruelty under the Agriculture and Markets Law, and prescription drug offenses under the Public Health Law would be covered under the law. The New York State Senate passed the DNA Databank Expansion Bill on Jan. 31, 2012.
The Databank was created in 1996. Since that time, DNA evidence has helped prosecutors obtain nearly 2,900 convictions and helped exonerate 27 innocent New Yorkers.
The last expansion in 2006, which made some low-level misdemeanors DNA-eligible, resulted in the apprehension of hundreds of criminals. For example:
- DNA samples taken from individuals convicted of the misdemeanor crime of petit larceny have been linked to 998 crimes, including 53 murders, 223 sexual assaults, 123 robberies, and 427 burglaries.
- And DNA samples taken from individuals convicted of second-degree criminal trespass have been linked to 30 homicides, 111 sexual assaults and 123 burglaries, among other crimes.
The expansion of the DNA Databank has helped solve crimes such as the murders of three women in Yonkers that occurred over a seven-year span from 1989 to 1996. The Yonkers Police Department's Cold Case Unit and the Westchester County Department of Laboratories and Research worked the cases for years. Evidence was collected at each of the scenes, and the three murders were linked—the work of a serial killer. A DNA profile from the crime scenes was entered into the Databank in 2002; seven years later, authorities in Westchester County were notified of a match after Francisco Acevedo, a serial DWI offender, was required to provide a DNA sample as a condition imposed at a Parole hearing. That sample linked Acevedo to the unsolved murders, and in November 2011 a jury deliberated for less than five hours before finding him guilty of the three murders. He is now serving a prison sentence of 75 years to life for those crimes.
Taking a DNA sample is not an invasive process: convicted offenders rub the inside of their cheek with a swab. The New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center then converts that material into a numerical profile, unique to that offender. The profile is only used to match convicted offenders to evidence found at a crime scene, and link crimes that may involve the same perpetrator. The profile cannot be used for any other purpose because the DNA is extracted from locations on the strand that cannot identify the person's race, appearance, health or behavior.
The New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center in Albany can process 10,000 DNA samples from convicted offenders a month. The Governor's proposed expansion will bring the monthly total to less than 7,000 and will not create a backlog.
If enacted, the Governor' proposal would take effect October 1, and it would not be retroactive. In addition, the proposal would not apply to children involved in Family Court matters or to youthful offenders.
New York State has launched an interactive website as part of the Governor's campaign to build a new New York and keep residents informed about key state initiatives. For more information, visit www.NYGetInvolved.com and join the #DNAStopsCrime conversation.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr., incoming President of the New York State District Attorneys Association, said, "I am pleased that Governor Cuomo has made post-conviction DNA collection for all crimes a legislative priority this year. DNA testing is one of the most reliable and cost-effective tools that we have in law enforcement. Just last month, DNA technology enabled our Office to charge a man with the murder of a mother of nine, a case that went unsolved for 13 years. I urge our state lawmakers to expedite the passage of the All-Crimes DNA Bill, which will enable us to not only prosecute and but also prevent countless crimes. The time to act is now."
Michael Polenberg and Susan Xenarios, Co-Chairs of the Downstate Coalition for Crime Victims, a consortium of more than 90 victim advocates, service providers, prosecutors and government agencies from New York City and the surrounding counties advocating for sensible legislation and sufficient resources for victims of crime, said, "On behalf of the Downstate Coalition for Crime Victims, we applaud the Governor for taking every possible step to protect New Yorkers from violent crime and abuse. Governor Cuomo's proposal to expand the State's DNA Databank is a common-sense measure that will keep communities across the State safe, and we call on the Assembly to pass this sound proposal into law."
Mariska Hargitay, Founder and President of the Joyful Heart Foundation, said, "At the Joyful Heart Foundation, we have witnessed the healing power that justice can bring to survivors of sexual violence. Expanding the DNA Databank to include samples from offenders convicted of all felony crimes and every Penal Law misdemeanor will ensure that more perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes, thousands of New Yorkers are spared the trauma of violence and survivors receive the justice they deserve. We urge the New York State Assembly to join the Senate and Governor Cuomo in the movement to use DNA to its fullest potential."
Ariel Zwang, Chief Executive Officer of Safe Horizon in New York City, the nation's leading victims services organization, said, "For many of our clients, an important part of the healing process is knowing that the person who harmed them has been brought to justice and that the right person has been convicted. The proposal to expand the DNA Databank is a powerful tool in finding justice for survivors of crime, and in preventing our family members, friends and neighbors from experiencing violence. On behalf of the 250,000 victims of crime and abuse whom we support each year, I applaud the Governor for his leadership, and I urge the legislature to vote to expand New York's DNA Databank. "
Karen Cheeks-Lomax, Executive Director of My Sisters' Place in White Plains, said, "For over 35 years, My Sisters' Place has worked on behalf of victims of domestic violence. For our clients, knowing that their abuser has been fairly and decisively convicted of their crimes is an important step in their healing process and their move toward a life free from abuse. The all-crimes DNA bill will allow for DNA to be used as another tool to support victims and prosecute perpetrators and hence stop the cycle of violence for generations to come. On behalf of all those we serve, thank you to Governor Cuomo and our esteemed legislators for your pursuit of justice."
Laurel Eisner, Executive Director, Sanctuary for Families in New York City, said, "This proposal will add to the security and safety of victims of domestic violence, rape and sexual assault by facilitating the identification and prosecution of those who have previously been convicted of felony and misdemeanor offenses."
CarlLa Horton, Executive Director of Hope's Door in Pleasantville (Westchester County), said, "Hopes Door supports the DNA Databank expansion, as it will provide law enforcement with additional forensic tools to prosecute convicted serial offenders and will help to exonerate the innocent."
Chris O'Brien, Executive Director of the New York State Sheriffs' Association Institute, Inc., the organization that administers both the VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) Program and the Order of Protection Notification Program, said, "DNA is a tool that has proven to be extremely valuable in the arrest and prosecution of domestic violence cases. Expanding the DNA Databank will only make this tool more effective and will increase the number of domestic violence cases that are brought to successful prosecution."
Jennifer Wormley, Coordinator of Harriet M. West Child Advocacy Center of Saratoga Springs, said, "It's simple, when we know better we do better. Expanding the requirement to include all individuals convicted of a crime to submit a sample of their DNA for inclusion into the New York State DNA Databank will be beneficial to everyone. We have the technology available to assist in the investigation of crimes, we need to use it. We owe it to not only each and every victim, but to innocent individuals who are under suspicion as well."
Tandra R. LaGrone, Executive Director of In Our Own Voices in Albany, said, "In Our Own Voices' mission is promote the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender people of color. IOOV supports Governor Cuomo's proposal to expand the state's DNA Databank. The proposal has the ability to help lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender victims of crime throughout the state of New York."
Ms. Michael Kennedy, Victim Service Leader with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), New York State Charter Office, said, "Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) works to support the victims of the 100 percent preventable crime of drunk driving. We support expansion of New York's DNA Databank because it increases the possibility of justice and healing for victims, the development of safer communities and the likelihood that perpetrators will be held accountable for their behavior."
Patricia Gioia, a member of the Albany/Capital Region Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children (POMC), said, "Parents of Murdered Children consists of families who have had a loved one murdered. In some instances, the offender may have committed other crimes prior to the murder. This proposed legislation would not only help to pinpoint such persons and prevent other serious crimes, but could serve to exonerate those who are innocent."
Raini Baudendistel, Executive Director of the Crime Victim Assistance Center in Binghamton, said, "This DNA initiative will serve multiple purposes: It's another tool for law enforcement to utilize when working to hold offenders accountable and thwart future crime and criminal activity; it's tangible progress in the field of victim advocacy; and it will aid victims and their families in their pursuit of closure, personal healing, and justice."
Susan B. Kelley, Program Director of STOP Domestic Violence/Behavioral Health Services North, which serves Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties, said, "After listening to victims of crime for many years, I have understood that most people want to stop fearing that the criminal will continue to commit more crimes. When DNA information becomes easily accessible to law enforcement it will be one more step in holding perpetrators accountable."
Amanda Thomas, Coordinator of Volunteer Victim Advocates and Outreach Services for the REACH Center/Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties, Inc., said, "The expansion of the DNA Databank is a step in the right direction to support the healing and recovery of crime victims in New York. By obtaining DNA earlier from convicted offenders, the system may be able to reduce or prevent escalations in violence. Too often, crime victims are unable to have DNA evidence matched to their offender(s) in a timely manner because of the limited supply of offender DNA available. This expansion supports victims and survivors in the positive identification of their offender(s), while increasing public safety within our communities."
Joan Crawford, Deputy Executive Director of Family Services, Inc. in Poughkeepsie, said, "At Family Services, we are committed to assisting those who have been victimized by crime and supporting survivors to rebuild their lives while at the same time advancing progress in preventing crimes. We support the Governor's all-crimes DNA proposal because we believe it will assist in the prevention of future crimes, hold offenders accountable and provide justice for victims and survivors."
Karen Ziegler, director of the Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center in Albany, said, "Expanding the DNA Databank will improve victim safety while holding offenders accountable. Many violent offenders commit lesser crimes and DNA will help to identify and prosecute them, making communities safer."
Marla Behler, Program Coordinator of the Child Advocacy Center of Putnam County, said, "The Child Advocacy of Putnam County stands behind the Governor's proposal to expand New York's DNA Databank. Every six minutes in our country, a child is sexually abused. Children cannot be responsible for protecting themselves against abuse. Throughout New York State, teams of professionals work tirelessly to build a case strong enough to spare a child from having to testify in the presence of their offender. Not only will this tool help prevent a child from being re-victimized by the judicial system; it will help to hold offenders accountable, and protect potential victims."
Ellen Schell, Counsel, The Legal Project, said, "Expanding the DNA Databank in this way will make possible more successful prosecutions of crimes of domestic violence and sexual assault, which will benefit our clients and our communities."
Michele McKeon, Chief Executive Officer of the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, said, "NYSCADV is proud to stand with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to support the expansion of the DNA Databank. We believe that by holding offenders accountable and in this case, taking a sample of their DNA after conviction, it will increase safety for victims, and give law enforcement an additional tool to identify offenders who may repeat crimes, solve those that remain unsolved and exonerate those who may have been wrongly convicted."
Mary Carpenter, Program Director of Domestic Violence and Crime Victims Services of Catholic Charities of Fulton and Montgomery Counties, said, "Montgomery County Domestic Violence and Crime Victim Services fully supports Governor Cuomo's proposal to expand the DNA Databank in New York State. Many times victims of domestic violence feel re-victimized during trial proceedings. Our hope, with this new expansion, is that the strength of this additional evidence will lead to earlier dispositions of cases, reducing the need for victim testimony."
Kellyann Kostyal, Executive Director of Safe Homes of Orange County, said, "Safe Homes is grateful to the Governor for his proposal to expand the DNA Databank. So often, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault are unable to seek justice. The expansion of the databank will include misdemeanor crimes which will provide the criminal justice system a greater capability to hold more offenders accountable and protect the innocent. I am honored to join my colleagues across New York in supporting this life-saving proposal."
Maggie Fronk, Executive Director of Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County, said, "The proposed All Crimes DNA legislation can save lives. DNA evidence can identify offenders and prevent future crimes. We have the technology to make our communities safer."
Milinda J. Reed, Esq., Service Director, Domestic Violence Services at Unity House of Troy, said, "Expansion of the DNA Databank will provide an invaluable tool for the prosecution of domestic and sexual violence cases and other crimes. Because domestic and sexual violence offenders often have a history of lower level crimes preceding more serious assaults and homicides, the availability of DNA will allow police and prosecutors to solve these serious and tragic cases more quickly and efficiently. Crime victims deserve to have the full scope of forensic evidence collection procedures available so that perpetrators of these heinous crimes can be brought to justice as expeditiously as possible. This important legislation will do just that, and I encourage legislators around the State to lend their support to this bill's passage."
Alyscia McDermott, Program Director, Mechanicville Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, said,"I applaud Governor Cuomo for taking this important step in mitigating and solving crimes, and further protecting victims. An expanded DNA Databank facilitates the solving of both current and past crimes, and is also a vital component in stopping domestic abuse; it is a tool with which law enforcement can definitively check an accused assailant's otherwise hidden history, and in so doing, help save lives."
Capital Region Attorney Frederick Rench, lawyer for a man wrongly accused in the murders of Arica Schneider and Samuel Holley, said, "For me this is no longer an abstraction. I watched as the lives of two men were nearly destroyed while our DNA Databank was working at a fraction of its capacity. I realize that although the expansion of the Databank will result in more convictions, it will also result in the exoneration of innocent men and innocent women. We have a moral responsibility to expand the Databank."
Ann M., whose daughter is a rape survivor, said, "I have written letters regarding the expansion of the DNA Databank for more than 10 years and, quite frankly, I find it appalling that this conversation is still going on. How many more serial rapists are you willing to allow to roam the streets of New York, for no other reason than that all misdemeanors are not part of the DNA Databank? Just one criminal allowed to remain free is capable of committing numerous crimes – multiply this by the amount of crimes committed each year and it's easy to see that the passage of this legislation has the potential to save thousands the heartache my family endured. I beg the Legislature to do the right thing and the public to urge them to pass this expansion. The family you save might just be your own."
Robin Ritrovato, whose daughter, Arica Schneider, was murdered in Troy in 2002, said, "I cannot fathom the horror, fear and traumatic pain my daughter must have endured when Michael Mosley horrendously took her life. Nothing could prepare us for the facts that were presented by the trial. The 9 ½ years of mental and physical torment, the grueling anguish and the invasion that many of her family members had endured and still experience could have been lessened if the DNA law had included all crimes."
Arica's father, Paul Schneider, said, "In 2002 our family lost our daughter to a very violent homicide. From the very beginning, DNA, blood and a handprint were secured as evidence. For years our family went on wondering, praying if anyone would ever be held responsible. Years later, two men, Terrence Battiste and Bryan Berry were arrested and charged for the crime because of informant testimony. One week before these men were to go to trial and face life in prison, there was a hit in the DNA Databank and we learned that a man from Averill Park named Michael Mosley could in fact be our daughter's killer, not Mr. Berry and Mr. Battiste. If our daughter's killer had been made to give his DNA years earlier we could have had closure, and two innocent men and their families would not have had to go through what they did."
Amy B. of Schenectady, who was the victim of a violent home invasion, said, "Two men wearing masks entered my home and one held me by my hair with a gun to my head. Because I couldn't see their faces I was only able to give the police a generic description. It was through DNA left at the scene when the man cut his hand that identified him as one of the individuals who terrorized my home. It was through DNA that put a name to a monster. It was through DNA that allowed my child to sleep more peacefully at night, a job that I couldn't even do. Science linked him to the crime in a way that I couldn't, and it was an important piece of evidence that the jury used to convict him. DNA doesn't lie."
Nancy Green said, "After being raped, I was unable to give police the details that could have led to my attacker's arrest. DNA technology has the ability to prevent more New Yorkers from ever becoming crime victims. It's an easy fix to a complex problem – and how often in life can we say that we can do that?"
Art Mason, Director of the Elder Abuse Prevention Program at Lifespan in Rochester, said, "As a direct service provider for elderly victims of abuse, neglect, exploitation and domestic violence in later life, we support the Governor's proposed enhancement of the DNA Databank legislation. This legislation would help us to help our victims who require expedited identification of their abusers and the legal process of their cases. Due to their advanced age, there is a real possibility that the victim may die before the abuser/perpetrator would come to trial and therefore anything that would speed resolution to these cases is welcome."
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Sit, Stay, Roll Film!—The Fifth Annual DogFest Film Festival will take place this Saturday, Sept. 25, beginning at 8 p.m. This short film festival is dedicated entirely to films for, about and (well, maybe) by canines. This year, the festival has accepted entries from California to Canada in hopes of extending its claim as "America's premiere dog-centric film festival." (Honestly, is there a lot of competition out there?) The organizers promise a smorgasbord of comedy, drama, documentary, animation and puppetry, music video and even ultra-short movies designed for mobile phones. This year, to make the festival even more canine friendly, the event will take place outdoors at the ABQ Botanical Garden. Dogs are free and the $5 admission price for humans will go to help a number of dog-related nonprofit organizations: promoting spaying and neutering, assistance/companion dog programs, homeless animal shelters and more. The screening will be set up at the picnic area of the Albuquerque Aquarium. Viewers are encouraged to bring blankets, pillows, folding chairs and (of course) well-behaved dogs on leashes. An exercise area and ample water will be provided. Prizes will be awarded to the best films, with first place claiming $500 for the animal charity of the filmmaker's choice. Tickets are available at Three Dog Bakery (9821 Montgomery NE), The Animal Humane Association (615 Virginia SE) and at the gate of the Albuquerque Aquarium (2601 Central NW). For more information, about DogFest, log on to www.dogfestfilmfestival.org.
Film Review
Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train
Plain Jane documentary won't rewrite history
I enjoy left-wing documentaries as much as the next lefty, but I'm still not convinced radical historian Howard Zinn is the ideal subject for this kind of film. After all, the reason why Zinn's masterpiece, A People's History of the United States, is still so—excuse the term—revolutionary is because it rejects the standard "great men" theory of history. Instead of focusing on big name white males, Zinn's bestselling book gives marginalized minorities a platform to tell the history of our country from their own perspectives.
Film Review
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Old-fashioned superior invites viewers into a world of visual wonders
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow is a retro-futuristic sci-fi fantasy that plays out like some lost '30s Saturday morning movie serial chronicling the adventures of the world's greatest pulp hero that no one has ever heard of.
Idiot Box
How's He Doin?
"Joey" on NBC
Anticipation and expectation are a hell of a thing. They can ruin what would otherwise be an acceptable experience. Go into something expecting too much, and you're guaranteed to be disappointed. Based on expectations alone, NBC's new sitcom "Joey" seems like it would be a major disappointment. It's got the onus of continuing one of the most successful sitcom franchises in TV history. It's also being forced to anchor the last crumbling vestige of NBC's once-great "Must See TV" empire. How could it possibly live up to such hype?
Week in Sloth
The Week in Sloth
"CSI" (KRQE-13 8 p.m.) Fans will note that there is no colon in the title, indicating that this is the original "CSI." The season kicks off to a zippy start with not one but four murders over the course of one wild Vegas night.
"ER" (KOB-4 9 p.m.) This show has always loved tossing its docs into the middle of bloody disasters. This season opener is no exception, trapping Dr. Pratt underwater in a bus full of patients.
"Complete Savages" (KOAT-7 7:30 p.m.) This family sitcom is loosely inspired by the real-life adventures of the show's producer Mel Gibson (minus the billion-dollar bank account, of course.) Plot has a single father (Keith Carradine) struggling to raise five boys.


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Padstow is small historic fishing village on the north coast of Cornwall, England famous (and perhaps spoilt) for being the residence of T.V celebrity chef Rick Stein. The town over recent years has expanded greatly, become very up market and expensive and even lost its old fashioned fishing village character, due the crowds who come because of the fame it has gained by featuring on television. Do not let this put you off, it is still a beautiful town to visit (although many now describe it as Cornish London).
Get in
By Road
Coming from Exeter, take the A30 to Bodmin. then drive through Wadebridge and onto Padstow
By Air
The nearest airport is Newquay international, which has daily flights to London Stansted, London Gatwick and London Luton. When departing from Newquay Airport be prepared to spend 5 pounds extra tax. (used for the extension of the terminal building)
By Train
Take a train to Bodmin Parkway (you may have to change trains at Plymouth), there are several of these a day. There are bus connections from Bodmin to Padstow. The timetables of these buses are designed to fit around the big trains arriving.
Get around
All places in Padstow its self are within walking distance.
Padstow has a large number of beaches within the local vicinity:
Across the other side of the estuary
Camping and Caravanning
Padstow Touring Park (+44 1841 532061) http://www.padstowtouringpark.co.uk
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Friday, October 27, 2006
Dmoz's Catastrophic Server/Hardware Failure
Ah, well, I think Dmoz has a history of having server problems. But, about a week ago, around October 20th, Dmoz had a major hardware failure and the whole website went down, except the internal forums. Unfortunately about that is that most editors don't know that the internal forums are up and running or how to get there. Fortunately, for the last 36 hours they've been able to display a custom error message telling people that Dmoz is experiencing server problems. Those problems happen to be catastrophic failure and the Dmoz won't be up and running for about another week while AOL tech's work to restore the data. That means that only the internal forums will be available for the time being, but editors won't be able to log into the dashboard or make any edits. In fact, the pages that are displaying now at the www.dmoz.org site are cached pages containing old data. How old? I don't know. I know that when I go to my editor profile page I see the two categories I recently gained privileges in aren't showing up. One of those two categories I had for about 1-2 weeks before the hardware failure.
Ah, well, I wasn't in the mood for editing anyway. So, had the hardware failure not occurred I still wouldn't have had the urge to edit much, so I'm not too bothered by the outage, although some editors are, and are already complaining and condemning the AOL tech's who are working diligently to fix the problems. What's worse than being a back-seat tech (think back-seat driver)? Being a back-seat tech with no experience or background in computer hardware or networking. Shame on those editors who criticize the AOL tech's for not working hard or fast enough to fix the problems. Obviously those editors don't have a background in IT or they'll see that it's not as easy and quick to fix as they'd like to think. They seem to think that since AOL is a multi-million dollar conglomerate that they (AOL) can make miracles happen. Um, no. Just like the medium-sized business owner or the home user who experiences hardware failure they first have to detect what went wrong and how to fix it, and AOL tech's are no different in that manner. FYI, Dmoz probably won't be up and running for about another week, around early November
I did get accepted into two new categories before the hardware failure. Editing is boring sometimes, so that's probably why I haven't had the urge to edit much lately - not that I could. Well, I'm 2 weeks behind on my plan to take over, err, move up in Dmoz. I've studied a lot of profiles of other Dmoz editors who are editall+ and they all have some similarities: They gained editall+ permissions with about 12,000 total edits and around 5,000 adds. The amount of time they were an editor before gaining editall+ fluctuates. Mostly, I've seen where they've gained the privileges about a year after they first became an editor, several years after becoming an editor, but rarely less than a year after becoming an editor. It depends on how active they are at editing. Plus, the categories they've edited in are diverse; about 4-5 sections of the directory they've edited across.
Well, I probably won't be logging into the Dmoz internal forums much, I'm tired of seeing some (very few) editors complain about things not moving fast enough, as if they were in charge then things would have been fixed already: WHATEVER! And, I'd hate to see what they're saying on outside forums about the people who are working hard to fix this problem.
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Aerosmith Pushing Back Bristow Show While Steven Tyler is Ordered to Vocal Rest
Aerosmith will not be playing in Bristow, Va. tomorrow night as was initially scheduled. According to the groups AeroForceOne website, the band has postponed the performance as singer Steven Tyler is currently under doctor's orders to refrain from playing in order to provide complete vocal rest.
The concert was due to take place at Jiffy Lube Live tomorrow evening, but has since been rescheduled for Aug. 12. Additional ticket information is available at Live Nation and via Aerosmith's AeroForce One website.
Aerosmith has been touring this summer on the Global Warming trek with opening act Cheap Trick. After announcing the tour in the spring, it looked as though a new album would be out this summer. However, just last week, the band pushed the 'Music From Another Dimension' album to Nov. 6.
Tyler stated earlier this week that the glut of late summer releases led them to push the album back to the fall season. In the meanwhile, fans have been getting to enjoy the lead single, 'Legendary Child.'


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ANGOLA, Ind. - It was perfect conditions for the Trine University football team as they closed out their home schedule for the season with a 35-21 win over Kalamazoo College. The Thunder improve to 7-2 on the season and 3-2 in the conference.
It didn't look good for the Thunder to start out as the Hornets took over six minutes off the clock in the first drive of the game as they scored on a four yard run after driving down the field 61 yards.
Trine returned the favor as on the ensuing possession, the Thunder drove 52 yards capped off by a three yard touchdown pass from Ryan Hargraves (Taylor, Mich./Truman) to tight end Sean Collins (Fort Wayne, Ind./Northrop) for the score.
Kalamazoo's next possession wasn't as successful as Aaron Shoemaker (Onsted, Mich./Onsted) forced a fumble on just the second play from scrimmage giving the Thunder the ball back in Hornet's territory. From there it took just five plays as Hargraves ran the ball in from six yards out for the score.
It would again be a quick turnaround, this time it was Myron Puryear (Plymouth, Mich./Canton) picking off the Hornet's Nick Jones' pass deep in Trine territory. On Trine's first play, Hargraves found Ja Vontae Hence (Elkhart, Ind./Concord) wide open down the middle of the field and he was off to the races for a 71 yard touchdown.
Trine's defense stepped up once again as they forced a three and out by the Hornets as they were unable to gain a single yard on the possession. A block in the back during the punt pushed the Thunder all the back to their own four yard line to start their drive. The offense slowly chipped away at the Hornets defense until once again, Hargraves found Hence wide open down the middle of the field as he ran into the end zone for the 58 yard touchdown.
The Thunder offense stumbled on their next possession as they were forced three and out. The Hornets were able to take advantage as they connected on a 28 yard touchdown pass to pull within two scores. The Thunder looked as if they would score right before the end of the half as they were marching down field. The Hornets were called for a face masking penalty, but it forced the Thunder to attempt a field goal. However, the Tyler Keck kick was wide left as Trine led by two touchdowns at the half.
It wasn't a good start to the second half for the Thunder. As they were driving down field Hargraves pass in the end zone was intercepted by Adam Powers. On the ensuing possession, Trine forced the Hornets to punt on a three and out giving them the ball back in Kalamazoo territory. Trine drove just 43 yard, capped off by Michael Inge (Grand Rapids, Mich./Forest Hills North) plowing his way through the Hornets defense for the 10 yard score.
Trine had the first possession of the fourth quarter, but were unable to get the offense going as they were forced to punt. Punter Nicholas Muir (Edwardsburg, Mich./Edwardsburg) boomed the ball 65 yards pinning the Hornets down at their own three yard line. The punt by Muir was the longest kick by a Trine punter since Nate Fitzsimmons also boomed a 65 yarder against the same Hornets in 2007.
Backed up to their end zone, the Hornets had their longest drive of the day as they went all 97 yards in 13 plays, capped off by a three yard run to pull the Hornets within two scores again.
Trine would be forced to punt the ball back to the Hornets as Hargraves was again sacked on third down giving the Hornets a chance to pull within a touchdown. Kalamazoo looked to be driving as they made it into the Trine red zone. With first down on the Trine 16, the Thunder defense stepped up forcing two incomplete passes before Kyle Sherwood (Hanover, Mich./Hanover Horton) and Brock Reinig (Leo, Ind./Leo) came up with a big sack on fourth down giving the ball back to the Thunder.
Trine would convert on third down as Hargraves found Jeff Harbrecht (Lowell, Ind./Lowell) for 32 yards and the first down. The Thunder were unable to run out the clock as they were forced to punt the ball back to the Hornets with just 37 seconds left, as the Hornets were only able to run two plays.
Hargraves finished the day going 15-of-19 for 282 yards and three touchdowns. Hargraves also ran the ball for a team-high 14 times for 54 yards. Inge led the Thunder with 57 yards on the ground. Hence led all receivers with 162 yards on six catches and two scores. Collins finished the afternoon with four catches for 51 yards.
Blaek Combs (Rushville, Ind./Rushville) led the defense with eight tackles (three solo). Tyson Kaase (Syracuse, Ind./Wawasee) added in seven tackles (six solo). Ryan Hogan (Vine Gove, Ky./Meade County) and Aaron Wolf (Huntington, Ind./Huntington North) each recorded a solo sack.
Trine will wrap-up their season as they travel to Albion College, who has already secured the MIAA crown, on November 12 for a 1:00 p.m. game.


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The game started with four-straight punts by the two teams before Luther put the first points on the scoreboard with 6:35 to play in the opening quarter. Facing fourth and six from the Coe 28 yard line, Chris Reynolds hooked up with Jered Bourquin for a touchdown. The point after attempt by Seth Streeter failed.
After another exchange of punts, the Kohawk offense found its rhythm. The Norse punt traveled just 10 yards, giving Coe possession at the Norse 22 yard line. It took Coe just four plays and under two minutes to take the lead, as junior Brad Boyle (New Sharon, Iowa/North Mahaska) plunged in from six-yards out. The point after attempt by senior Elliot Rausa (Waterloo, Iowa/Columbus) gave the Kohawks a 7-6 lead that they would never look back on.
Coe forced a Luther punt on the first possession of the second quarter. The punt by Collin White went out-of-bounds at the Coe eight-yard line. The punt set up a 92-yard, 15 play drive by the Kohawks that used up 5:30 of the clock. The Kohawks converted three first downs on the drive, along with a nine-yard pass from Boyle to senior Tyler Takes (Ely, Iowa/Solon) on fourth and four from the Luther 26-yard line. Boyle capped the drive with a two-yard touchdown run with 8:34 to play in the first half, giving Coe a 14-6 lead.
Another punt by White inside the five-yard line led to another 90-plus yard scoring drive for the Kohawks. Coe faced a substitution penalty to start the drive, but Boyle found sophomore Chase Cooling (Cedar Rapids, Iowa/Xavier) for his first career reception on first and 11 for 37-yards. With :21 left in the half, Boyle found Takes for six-yards and a score, giving the Kohawks a 21-6 lead heading into the locker room.
Takes started the second-half with a 29-yard kick return to the Coe 49-yard line. Following the big return, it took the Kohawks just six plays in 2:24 to score again. It was Boyle plunging in again for his third rushing touchdown of the game, tying his career-high for the fourth time.
The Kohawks forced another Norse punt on their first possession of the second half. Coe quickly drove the ball down the field again, scoring on nine-plays, 59 yards in under three minutes. Boyle gave way to sophomore Brendan Leiran (Waukon, Iowa/Waukon) for the six-yard score, giving the Kohawks a 35-7 lead with 8:50 to play in the third quarter.
With 10:46 to play, sophomore Phillip Hale (Plano, Texas/Plano) intercepted a Reynolds pass at the Coe 19-yard line. The pick led to Coe's final scoring drive of the day. Boyle led his final drive of the game 10-plays, 81 yards in 3:19 for a touchdown. On third and 10 from the Luther 27-yard line, Boyle found junior Nick Ratchford (Waterloo, Iowa/Columbus) for 17-yards. The reception was the 100th of Ratchford's career, making him just the eighth player in school history to do so. On the very next play, Boyle found senior Michael Rozum (Byron, Ill./Byron) for a 10-yard touchdown pass, giving Coe a 42-6 lead with 7:27 to play.
The Norse added two touchdowns on their final two drives, as the Kohawks began shuffling numerous players in on the defensive side of the ball. In between the two Norse scoring drives, the Kohawks were forced to punt after a three-and-out.
The Kohawks tallied 500-yards of offense for the second-straight week, while the Norse totaled 402 yards of offense. Coe held the ball for 34:19, while the Norse had it for just 25:41. The Kohawks were perfect in all six red zone chances.
Leiran finished the day with a career-high 26 carries for 115 yards, the third-time this season Leiran has rushed for over 100 yards. Boyle was 26-of-39 passing for 342 yards and two touchdowns. His 26 completions tied a career-high, the fourth highest in school history, while his 342 yards passing was the second most in his career and the 11th best in school history. The 342-yard passing performance was Boyle's fourth 300-yard game of his career, the second most in school history.
Boyle hit numerous career marks in Saturday's win. He became the sixth player in school history to have 300 completions, seventh player with 4,000 yards, eighth player with over 500 attempts and eighth player with 30 touchdown passes.
Takes caught a career-high nine passes for 101 yards, while Rozum caught a career-high six passes for 106 yards, the second 100-yard game of the season for Rozum. Cooling punted four times for 192 yards, including a 74-yard punt. It was the second-straight week Cooling has had a punt go over 74 yards.
Junior Jacob Lower (Volga, Iowa/Central Elkader) led the defense with 16 tackles, a career-high and the 14th most in school history. Fellow junior Connor Worthington (Carlisle, Iowa/Carlisle) also added a career-high 12 tackles, while junior Tyler Hemry (West Union, Iowa/North Fayette) added a career-high 10 tackles, including the teams only sack. Junior Jacob Breitbach (Panora, Iowa/Panorama) had four pass break-ups, a career-high and fourth most in school history.
The 10th-ranked Kohawks (3-0, 1-0 IIAC) return to action next Saturday, as they host seventh-ranked Central (3-0, 1-0 IIAC). Since the D3football.com rankings began, this will be the first match-up of top ten teams from the Iowa Conference. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Clark Field.