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Nassau Hosting Gun Buy-Back Program
A gun buy-back program is being held Saturday, Feb. 16, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Grace Cathedral, located at 944 Jerusalem Ave. in Uniondale.
The Gun Buy-Back Program is strictly anonymous and individuals will be paid $100 cash for every turned in operable rifle, $200 cash for each turned in operable handgun and $400 cash for each turned in operable assault rifle. Not accepted are: licensed guns, BB Guns, air pistols, long guns and replicas. Guns transported by car must be transported in the trunk of the car and must be unloaded and put in a plastic/paper bag or in a shoe box.
Forfeiture funds from the Nassau County Police Department and the District Attorney's Office are utilized to fund the Gun Buy Back Program.
Suozzi Seeks to Reclaim Seat
Former Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi announced earlier this week that he would be making a run to reclaim his seat from Ed Mangano in this year's election.
Suozzi received immediate backing from the Democratic Party, whose chairman, Jay Jacobs, said he had been pushing the former county executive to return to politics for several months.
Jacobs said Wednesday that he would do what he could to "unite" the Democratic Party in order to win the November election.
Suozzi has already received endorsements from multiple Democrats from around Nassau including Legislative Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams, D-Hempstead, and Legis. Dave Denenberg, D-Merrick.
Denenberg was rumored to have been getting set for a county executive run of his own, but the legislator announced Thursday that his full support was behind Suozzi.
"If Suozzi is in, then I am out in deference to his hold on Democratic voters, fundraising prowess and my past political support for him," Denenberg said.
One Democrat who did not back Suozzi was Roslyn School Board member Adam Haber, who announced his Democratic candidacy for county executive in January.
"Tom Suozzi said himself that voters were ready for change in 2009. It's easy to understand why," Haber said. "After years of failed policies and absentee leadership, voters want and deserve better."
Jacobs said he would be talking to Haber in the coming weeks.
"If there's a primary to be had, then there's a primary that will be waged, and we will do everything that we can to win that primary," Jacobs said.
Nassau Police Win Wage Freeze Lawsuit Against NIFA
Nassau County Police won a multi-million dollar lawsuit this week after a federal judge ruled that a wage freeze issued by the Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) was illegal.
The lawsuit -- filed by Nassau County Police Benevolent Association (PBA) President Jim Carver, Gary Learned, President of the Superior Officers Association of Nassau County, and Thomas R. Willdigg, President of the Nassau County Police Detectives' Association, Inc. -- claimed that NIFA did not have the power to issue a wage freeze after the expiration of an interim finance period that ended in 2008.
"We're obviously happy with the decision," Carver told Patch. "We believe that Judge Wexler got it right. ... I'm sure that NIFA is going to appeal to the county, but our position is that the language was so clear and the judge's decision was so strong that they shouldn't continue to fund the litigation using taxpayer dollars."
The wage freeze affected more than 2,400 workers, according to Carver.
Union leader Jerry Laricchitua, president of CSEA Local 830, issued a statement Friday that he expects a similar ruling on a lawsuit filed on his union's behalf.
"Our CSEA attorneys filed the same motion as the PBA did in federal district court with Judge Wexler," Laricchitua said. "We fully expect the same decision to come for the 6,000 Nassau County employees that we represent."
CSEA Nassau Local 830 is Nassau County's largest public service union with more than 9,000 members. It is part of CSEA Long Island Region One with 55,000 members, and statewide CSEA led by President Danny Donohue with over 300,000 members.
2013 Mock Trial Tournament Begins
The Hon. Jeffrey A. Goodstein, along with Caryle Katz, Director of Community Relations of the NCBA, Marilyn K. Genoa, Esq., and the Hon. John Marks, former Supervising Judge of the Nassau County Family Court, began the 2013 Mock Trial Tournament by welcoming more than 500 students, teachers and parents to the Nassau County Supreme Court on behalf of the Hon. Thomas A. Adams, Administrative Judge of Nassau County.
The Nassau County Mock Trial Tournament is a joint initiative sponsored by the Nassau County Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and is hosted by the Nassau County Court System. It has grown to be the largest single-county tournament in New York State with 47 Nassau County high schools and approximately 500 high school students participating in the competition.
Coordinated by the Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County justices, judges and attorneys preside over individual trials and provide students with an opportunity to further their understanding of both the content and processes of our legal system.
The winning team from Nassau County goes on to compete for the Long Island championship and the right to represent the region in the state championship competition.


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Mineral Wells Index
— The Mineral Wells Lady Rams will face Iowa Park at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Windthorst high School in a Class 3A, Region I bi-district volleyball match.
The Lady Rams are the third-place team from District 6-3A, whiule the Lady Hawks finished second in District 5-3A.
The winner will play state-ranked No. 24 Liberty Hill, the District 8-3A champion, in the area playoffs.

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Steve Woodhouse
Knoxville — Firefighters with the City of Knoxville and Knoxville Township Fire Departments responded to a dumpster fire around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon.
Ashes from a burning barrel are blamed for starting the fire at 1156 McKimber Lane. Norman Rozendaal of Rozendaal Tiling and Carpeting said his company was hired to clean out excess junk from the residence. Much of it was piled into the dumpster.
Knoxville Rural Fire Chief Kenny Thompson confirmed that ashes likely started the fire. The owner of the dumpster arrived on scene to take it to the South Central Iowa Solid Waste Agency for disposal. SCISWA had set aside a location for the burnt debris to avoid any possibility of re-ignition.
The Knoxville Rural Fire Department, City of Knoxville Fire/Rescue, Knoxville Police, Marion County Sheriff's Department and Marion County Environmental Health responded to the call.


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This handsome cabinet is the perfect way to conceal a cats litter box. The dark mahogany color and stylish details go with any decor.
This handsome Litter Box Cabinet is the perfect way to conceal a cats litter box. The dark mahogany color and stylish details, including antique-brass colored pull knobs, go with any decor. Fits standard-size litter box while offering cats ample room and privacy and containing mess and odors. Two paneled doors, with magnetized closures, make box removal and maintenance easy. Side opening allows cats discrete entry and exit. Includes storage drawer (for extra litter and a scoop--not included). Boxed with instructions for assembly.
- Material: Wood
- Care:Wipe clean with a damp cloth as needed.
Assembled Litter Box Cabinet measures 28" W x 19" D x 24" H.
- Little Box Cabinet Review by Cindy
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Looks so much better than a naked litter box. I'm excited to finally have a nice looking and cat friendly piece of furniture. (Posted on 7/4/14)
- Good, but missing parts Review by Chi
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Order came in quickly, but we were missing two sets of screws. Didn't have the patience to go through customer service so we just ended up buying some at a hardware store. (Posted on 6/8/14)
- A Good Value Review by Penny Pie
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I bought this because it was the most reasonably priced furniture-style litter box. It arrived quickly and was free from scratches or blemishes (the packaging had three layers of cardboard to protect it). Assembly took a couple of hours because there were so many pieces, but the instructions were clear. For a particle board piece, it is strong and sturdy and has a nice appearance. Do not buy this expecting a solid wood piece that blends in with expensive furniture. Overall, a good value. (Posted on 6/5/14)
- Nice looking, easy assembly, cats like it! Review by jas
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I looked at a lot of other items similar and i'm glad i chose this one. Shipping was very quick. It was on my door in 3 days. Assembly was easy (all parts were there). Even though it is not real wood it still looks good. Best of all...the cats like it!! Used the litter box right away and sleep on top. (Posted on 11/25/13)
- Great idea! Review by sunny's mom
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We love it!It's a beautiful cabinet,easy to assemble.I like not having to look at the litter box and Sunny seems to enjoy the privacy.I've even found her sleeping on top of it.I recommend this to all cat owners(as if WE own them!). (Posted on 7/25/13)
- Parts all fit, assembly easy, looks great....... Review by CMarie
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I bought this for my daughter (her two cats, actually). She put it together without issue and sent me pics of it and it is just as stated and in the picture. Hides the litter box and there is a drawer besides. Recommended. (Posted on 7/23/13)
- This is great value for the money Review by Beautiful Cat Potty
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I love this cat box. It was easy to assemble. It would have been better if they had packaged the hardware in separate contains, at times I couldn't tell between one type of screw an another, but I figured it out. It is smelly from the varnish at first so let it air out before putting the litter box in or you will have troubles. There were a few scratches from shipping, but got a sharpie and covered them up fine. Very happy with the product. (Posted on 4/29/13)
- Pleasantly Surprised Review by Great Product
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I was very pleasantly surprised by this product, the product quality, and the delivery time. The product arrived in four days (I was impressed given that the package was relatively large and heavy). The product was packed very well, no damage to any parts occurred in delivery. I was most surprised with the ease of assembly. All components fit together well (i.e., there was no "forcing" of components together). The final assembled item looks like a nice piece of furniture. This was the first time I ordered from this seller. I will order from this seller again. (Posted on 4/4/13)
- Great Product Review by Lisa
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I was very pleasantly surprised by this product. It is of nice quality and incredibly easy to assemble. Assembly directions are straight forward, have nice detail, and are very clear. All parts fit together well (absolutely no "forcing" of parts together). All pieces arrived undamaged. Completed piece nicely complements decor. I would definitely recommend this product. (Posted on 4/3/13)
- Great Product and Service Review by meg
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I ordered the cat box cabinet and it was delivered within 4 days. It is of very good quality and looks like a more expensive piece if furniture. The directions to assemble were complete and easy to follow. Only one minor complaint - the packaging for the screws and other little hardware opened in the box during transit and although I was very careful unpacking, I still ended up being short a few screws. Overall, it was a very good experience and would definitely purchase again, (Posted on 2/4/13)
- Multiple Cats Love It Review by pdme
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I now have 3 of these for my six cats. They are easy to assemble. They look great and the cats love them. I have large cats so I do not install the drawer. It gives the plenty of head room when inside the cabinet. I put plastic liners in the bottom of all 3 cabinets and have had no problems. Will be pruchasing more of these for upstairs. (Posted on 10/25/12)
- Best litter cabinet I could find Review by Gwo
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This cabinet came as described. It works very well and blends in with my decor and the other dark wood pieces in my living room. I have 3 large Ragdolls and this cabinet is big enough for them. I have a mega litter box in there which fits perfectly. We do not use the drawer to give the cats maximum room. And we moved the magnet closure to the top of the cabinet so that we could slide the litter box out to clean it more easily. I also put a small rug in the bottom in an attempt to protect the MDF from moisture. I keep the litter scoop and other cleaning items in a covered basket nearby. This set up is a lot better than just keeping a litter box in plain sight. Very satisfied with this purchase. (Posted on 9/11/12)
- nice MDF product Review by banker dude
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Nice product, but made of MDF, if made from real wood, I'd give it 5 stars. Quick ship, friendly and family owned business. (Posted on 9/29/11)
- Fantastic! Review by Lisa S
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I did a lot of research and this was, by far, the best deal available. It shipped quickly - was easy to put together and is well made. It keeps litter tracking to a minimum and looks GREAT! This purchase was well worth it on so many levels. (Posted on 6/15/11)
- Love it! Review by Chris
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I love the fact that I can hide the litter box in a nice piece of furniture. Also the price here was better than any of the other sites. The one thing that I will say negative about it, is there was a small wood indentation in wood. I would consider this a production defect, but I hid it by placing a vase on top of it. (Posted on 6/12/11)
- Love the way it looks Review by Faye
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I am very pleased with this product. The instructions was easy to follow. My cat took to it right away. No one knows the litter box is hidden in this good looking cabinet unless I tell them. I would highly recommend this product to any cat owner. (Posted on 5/31/11)
- Wonderful!! Review by Linda
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The cabinet came in record time; I was very impressed with the quality of the wood; It took me two hours to put it together, but I did take my time. It was not difficult at all: excellent instructions, clearly marked parts, and not too many steps. The finished cabinet is quite beautiful, almost too nice to use to hide a litter box. My 4 cats all have used it with no problems and it is easy to clean the box; It looks great in my living room, and if I ever need another piece of furniture like it, I will order from that company again. (Posted on 3/10/11)
- great product! Review by db
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Really great product. Best price anywhere online. Looks like an expensive piece of furniture and is very well-made! (Posted on 3/10/11)
- [...] Friendly, Great Product! Review by Cristina
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[...]Great Looking, Durable, Quality Product. Lowest price on this same product seen elsewhere! (Posted on 3/10/11)
- Looks Great, Works Great Review by Mamie
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This is a beautiful looking piece of furniture which assembles fairly easily (except the doors) and is a great design. I really liked the drawer for pet toys, litter scoops, baggies, etc. The door is a good size so my big Ragdolls can get in it and turn around easily. The price was a fantastic value. (Posted on 3/10/11)
- Best value I found for this product Review by Tia
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Awesome way to hide the litterbox odor and unsightliness, beautiful piece of funiture. The cats didn't hesistate to go inside, once they found their usual litterbox there. Luckily, I have the luxury of living in a big house, but if I were living in close quarters, this would probably be the only way I'd be able to tolerate the litterbox. [...] (Posted on 3/10/11)
- Liked it so much, bought a second Review by Baby Bean
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Have two cats purchased one to see if they would like it. They loved it, so we bought a second one. We made one modification to the cabinet, we didn't install the drawer, and used a domed litter box. This avoided all the problems others have had with the cat(s) missing the litter pan. The cats seem to enjoy the additional privacy the cabinet gives them. (Posted on 3/10/11)
- Excellent Product Review by MLA
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Attractive, well contructed, and very easy to assemble. Our two cats took to it immediately. Easy to clean and the drawer allows storage of cat accessories. I would recommend a plastic litter box and tray that is large enough to fill the inside space to minimize litter on the floor of the cabinet. (Posted on 3/10/11)
- Love it!! And my cats do too!!! Review by Mukti the cat lover
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I love the cat cabinet because no one can ever find where the cat box is. If you don't have any convenient place to put your cat box and don't want it sitting in the middle of your living room get the cat cabinet. It looks great and the cats love the privacy :) (Posted on 3/10/11)
- It looks really really nice Review by Lisa
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nice cherry finish. Love the extra drawer. It's very useful. (Posted on 3/10/11)


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By Norma Higgs
Niagara Gazette
Niagara Gazette — Well it's official. My one year reprieve is over. Niagara Falls Police Superintendent John Chella will retire on Dec. 28.
Part of the perks of being part of a block club is our close relationship with Chief Chella over the years. He has been responsive to our neighborhood needs and has put up with me since former Mayor Vince Anello was smart enough to put him in charge and Mayor Paul Dyster recognized his abilities and kept him there.
Since I have the public space I want to let him know he has not worked in vain. His legacy is one of the best as he has recognized the need to communicate with the residents and he has urged his officers to do likewise. He organized a Community Service Unit in his department and has been willing to include his officers in many of our activities especially where young people may be present.
He has opened the door to technology and has been patient with us and very careful to educate us about new police tactics and shares his statistics so we are aware of what types of crimes are being committed practically at our doorsteps.
Neighborhoods are our business — not our only business, as we do have a life, but I cannot urge citizens enough to form some kind of neighborhood watch to keep the authorities informed of what is happening.
In today's tough economy, hard times happen to good people as well as the bad ones and sometimes they resort to less than legal means of survival. We have enough problems with the percentage of bad ones who continue to add lines to their rap sheets as soon as they are released from the past ones. And, unfortunately new problems arrive on a daily basis from jails and other communities who do not have the housing and willing landlords to take their money.
Am I even suggesting we are becoming a dumping ground? Yes I am! Fussy landlords are telling me it is getting harder to find good tenants. That is one of the reasons I support the student loan assistance initiative the Community Development Department is working on. Come on — what's wrong with helping a different element of our society? We are "paying" many more people to live here. Just ask your Social Services Department to give you an idea of their "new business." It sure is a lot more than 20 and it sure costs us a lot more that $7,000 over two years.
The cost is not only in dollars, but property damage to housing which eventually results in vacant housing when the owner no longer cares about making the repairs and simply abandons it for demolition which we ultimately pay for in some manner. I am certainly not saying that everyone on assistance is a tenant risk, but landlord experience has indicated this is a part of their current problem. The end result is another block with another eyesore and another reason to keep a good tenant or homeowner from moving down the street.
Since I am not being positive today, let's talk about car break-ins. If you purchase a GPS system as a gift for someone this year, please put a big note on it. How about something like this? Hi! I Have Come Into Your Life To Help You Find Your Way. Please Do Not Leave Me In The Car Alone! Also, watch yourself about leaving personal items and gifts visible in your car and at least keep it LOCKED. Can you believe all those police reports in the newspapers about "unlocked" vehicle thefts? Purses, cash, GPS, and other assorted hot items which become even hotter. Take that extra few minutes when you come home to bring in everything that is visible and then lock your car. Hotel owners — take note and include a written piece of advice in your rooms to remind your guests to do likewise. I have seen this in many of the places I have visited so it has become sort of the norm and people just need to be reminded we live in a different world today and it pays to be more careful.
Many of our problems are really social problems that are not in the job description of Law Enforcement — absentee and/or irresponsible parents, lack of or limited job training for our youth (not everyone is college material), lack of meaningful employment, etc. These things need to be addressed by different government and private agencies, education and religious institutions, the media, including social media who can do a lot to reform the thought process among the youth.
Elected officials need to address city ordinances and provide funding to revitalize neighborhoods rather than selling them off during In Rem sales to undesirable out of town purchasers who have no interest in the rest of us. Nonprofit agencies need to take a good look at the big picture. A city is only as good as the people who live there.
In closing I feel I speak for all the good, hardworking, honest citizens of our city in wishing Superintendent John Chella a future filled with good health, happiness and a nice quiet retirement with family, friends, travel and of course his lovely wife who has already retired from a long teaching career and is waiting for him to join her.
"Happy trails to you ..."
And special prayers to the family of our dear departed friend Arthur B. Ray. "A.B." — we miss you already!
Norma Higgs serves with the Niagara Beautification Commission and Niagara Falls Block Club Council.Norma Higgs serves with the Niagara Beautification Commission and Niagara Falls Block Club Council.


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What is it? Contest by Rain Design - Winners Announced
Three Product Winners Announced
Prize: Rain Design iWoofer
Most Accurate Description? I'll try.
It is:
- an iPod dock with speakers and lights
- seen from below
- facing right (in the picture)
- approximately 5 inches in diameter
- iPod's signature white and silver colors
- meant to showcase the iPod, like many of Rain's other products are designed to showcase Apple products
It has:
- four legs to elevate it about 1 inch.
- four blue LEDs to create a cool under-glow effect
- some similarities to JBL's OnStage, except better
- a port on the back (left in picture) for computer-to-iPod cable
- volume controls
It does not have:
- bluetooth
- a remote
It's a simple iPod docking/speaker station that allows the iPod to play music through the built-in speakers, sync to a computer, and charge its battery. The iPod sits on top, allowing full access to its menus and music. And the ambient blue glow from beneath gives it a sleek futuristic look.
By jays1n on 12.20.05 at 03:09 PM
Its a speaker system for the ipod viewed from the underneath. The blue light is projected onto whatever surface it is placed on and may dim in and out or change colors while playing music or synching with itunes. Has four metalic legs and the controls are on the left side of the image in between the 2 metalic circles which are speakers. The black center is the sub-woofer. Charges, syncs, docks, and plays the ipod.
By Adam Fenty on 12.09.05 at 12:19 AM
As the compnay mainly produces stands, it would be probable that its first product for the iPod is also a stand.It's in the shape of a ball, and then it has four legs underneath, and you stick the iPod into the dock on top (in the middle - so it sticks up). But that's obvious. It is also a powerful speaker system with a built-in sub-woofer. We see the air-intake on the lefthand side, and the big, dark area in the middle is the subwoofer element, probably a 6�? or 8�?. It will be awesome, and I can't wait to get my hands on one.
By Victor Solberg on 12.18.05 at 04:53 AM
Three Bonus Prize Winners Announced
Prize: Rain Design ergonomic wrist rest and mousepad - iRest.
This is, without a doubt, the pinicle of evolution in iPod accessories. Witness!,as you place your new iPod in the cener of the electro-gravimetric displacement ring. Set the time and date confguration sequence. BE AMAZED!, as the quad differential port tines emitt 84 tera joules of blue scientific fire and rip space and time asunder!
Using D.I.T,(Doohan-Interface-Technology…pat. pending), the resulting rend in the universe is keyed directly into the FUTURE iPOD MODEL OF YOUR CHOOSING!!!
NEVER AGAIN!, will you suffer the heart break and indignation of purchasing a brand new iPod, only to have a new one come out days later. THANKS!, to this extrordinary device you can have the LATEST iPod DECADES before anyone else!
But wait! Still pining away for that sexy 3rd gen iPod, and all the ones for sale on Ebay are scuffed up? For ONLY!, 14,999.99, You can purchase our Retro Upgrade Brownian Emitter (R.U.B.E) and have one BRAND NEW!
DON'T DELAY! Preorder now and feel secure that you will always own THE CUTTING EDGE in iPod JOY!
(battery pack-$19,999.99)
(battery replacement service-$19,992.98)
By Miranda Kali on 12.08.05 at 12:47 PM
This ipod dock is not just any ordinary dock, as you can tell from every ones guesses. This iPod dock, has a motorized docking door system. Just place your iPod on the white pad, located on the side, and hidden doors will come out and wrap around the iPod docking it for you.
But thats not all this little puppy can do. Not only can this device recharge and sync your dock-able iPod, it can also use its two built in speakers to fill, your room with music. But what if you have the Apple Express Base Station with AirTunes, it will allow you to connect to your Wi Fi base station, to broad cast your music through out your house. Or if you have a pare of Bluetooth enabled headset, the base station will also connect to those for personal use.
The system has four blue LED's that indicate the systems status; Power/charging, data syncing, audio broadcasting, and VC. VC? What the heck is VC, you may ask your self. Well with all this functionality, comes the simplicity of only one button. Thats right only ONE button, that simply turns the device on and off. But you control every function of this device via Voice Command. Just say the name of your iPod when its docked, and then speak what you want the dock to do, and it will do it.
So just when you thought that, they went to the extent of iPod technology, they make something even better.
By Nathan on 12.11.05 at 02:22 PM
To me, it looks like its the bottom of a speaker system that would be in the shape of a rain drop when you looked at it straight on. The system looks held up on four legs, which give it support to sit on a surface. An ipod, probably the new video ipod will be able to dock on the top of the rain drop, and play music through the speakers on the sides and the subwoofer on the bottom. On the side bottom of the rain drop there will be a usb port and variuos other ports such as audio and video which will allow you to connect it to any t.v. device. I think the blue lights on the bottom of the drop will flash to the beat and rhythm of the music producing an underglow affect on whatever surface the rain drop is placed.
By harry s. on 12.13.05 at 04:45 PM
Use your imagination. The three persons that come up with the most accurate descriptions of this new Rain Design iPod accessory will win the accessory (each valued at $139). There is more than meets the eyes.
Three (3) of the mystery products (valued at $139) will be awarded to 3 random winners drawn from all of the most accurate guesses. The rest of the guesses that didn't accurately describe the product but considered cool by Rain Design, will receive a Bonus Prize.
If you are not a registered member of iLounge, please remember to type your email address in the Comment form below. Any entries without an email address are not eligible for the contest.
Official Rules
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- The What is it? Contest by Rain Design will begin as of this posting.
- Deadline for entries: December 20, 2005, at 11:59PM Pacific Time
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I think it is a speaker system, we are looking at it from below. The four protrusions are legs, the indentations on the left side are the speakers and controls. Those blue lights look great, it's quite beautiful.
Posted by Tyler Hawkins on December 8, 2005 at 11:55 AM (PDT)
I am guessing that this is a stand and external speaker system for iPods. The speaker is roughly similar to the round HK speakers that came with the G4 desktop Macs. The base is almost the same as the tubular metal legs that Rain uses as a computer table… just a lot smaller.
But, to give this a little added visual appeal, the speaker ring on the face lights up. iPod light show, baby!
Posted by Kevin on December 8, 2005 at 12:03 PM (PDT)
cool looking speakers!
Posted by F. Nicholas in Tustin, CA on December 8, 2005 at 12:16 PM (PDT)
It looks like some kind of speaker system to me. There are four metal legs, and we're looking at the object from below. The blue lights will create a cool alien spaceship-esque glow onto the table or surface onto which the object is placed. In fact, i think the whole thing is designed to be quite resemblant of a spaceship.
There appear to be two silverly shapes on the left edge which are probably speakers. Anyway… looks pretty cool!
Posted by James on December 8, 2005 at 12:20 PM (PDT)
It's a speaker system for the iPod with a universal dock. There is Dock connector out on the back, and it charges & syncs your music while casting a cool blue light.
Posted by WldKt in United States on December 8, 2005 at 12:42 PM (PDT)
Its a Speaker/Docking system that may be wireless
Posted by Jason Silverio on December 8, 2005 at 12:53 PM (PDT)
It looks like it might be a stand / dock for your ipod with built in speakers, four legs that suspend it off of where ever you place it and possibly lights that move along with the musical beat of what ever you're playing on your ipod.
Posted by Daniel Wodrig on December 8, 2005 at 12:57 PM (PDT)
A Speaker system that lets you dock your ipod that has legs to postion it in any way you want.The neons lights up to the music you are listening to.
Posted by Doc Evils on December 8, 2005 at 1:01 PM (PDT)
It combines a docking station, a remote control, and an interface to your TV. Designed for the video iPod, it will allow you to share your downloaded Pixar short films easily with everyone in the family! (NOTE: will also play non-Pixar content, if you insist
Posted by P Miller on December 8, 2005 at 1:07 PM (PDT)
iPOD speaker system with a subwoofer in the middle and tweeters on the outside. The lights flash in time to the music coming from the iPOD.
Posted by Ross Smith on December 8, 2005 at 1:10 PM (PDT)
It's an iPod dock, seen from below. To the left are the USB/Firewire plugs. The on/off light switch is there too.
The concept matches nicely with their iMac desk and swivel base, also for iMacs and cinema monitors.
It's a table/desktop unit.
Posted by Ramón Burgos-Ruíz on December 8, 2005 at 1:16 PM (PDT)
A partly spherical iPod dock with four stylized legs, seen from below. To the rear (left, in the image) are the dock connector inputs, plus 'triggers' on either side that mechanically release the iPod from the dock. LEDs provide a blue halo when the iPod is docked. It will be called the iEscape, for its resemblance to an escape pod.
Posted by Adam Preble on December 8, 2005 at 1:43 PM (PDT)
first of all, the photo is taken of the bottom of the object. those four things that look like antennae, are the legs or feet. it works as a dock for the ipod and has no other functions other than a regular dock, except that it has a cool blue light.
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It appears that an iPod would somehow(maybe through the hole on the side) be placed in the black circular area and spin. Most likely the lights will illuminate to the music.
Posted by Nick Brennan on December 8, 2005 at 1:49 PM (PDT)
It appears to be an all in one ipod stereo solution similar to a bose sound dock but with much much better looks. I believe the photo is from the underside showing a low +or midrange speaker/sub with. It also looks as if there is controls located on the front for volume and treb/bass as well as what looks like an ipod dock that fuctions similar to a cassette deck. I would be that this functions similar to a dedicated home theater style tuner with a built in speaker and supporting additional satelite speakers. But that is just speculation
Posted by DJ Jahn on December 8, 2005 at 2:10 PM (PDT)
Embodiment of the Halo Effect.
Posted by R Richards on December 8, 2005 at 2:12 PM (PDT)
Regarding my previous comment I misstated that a dock functioned as a cassette deck but is instead a bass port. I think that it is a speaker system that can accept an iPod input similar stylig to JBL invader(?) speakers.
Posted by DJ Jahn on December 8, 2005 at 2:14 PM (PDT)
speakers yes….but more
i think it is an ambient lighting design as well that adjusts and moves with your music
Posted by gabriel kassel on December 8, 2005 at 2:56 PM (PDT)
It is a charging dock + speaker system. The mechanical legs can be controlled by a wireless remote, with the iPod fitting snugly so it won't fall out when it's moving. This is the perfect mix between iPod accessory and iPod toy.
Posted by Mark on December 8, 2005 at 3:23 PM (PDT)
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The waves off North Carolina's Cape Hatteras rose 20 feet and crashed down on the steam-powered vessel, which at just 172 feet long appeared too small to be a warship. Many of the 63 sailors on the USS Monitor had been in storms before, but they were used to wooden ships that would ride the waves instead of bucking under them, taking a beating like this one. All the Monitor Boys, as they were called, had volunteered to serve on the Union's experimental vessel, with its ironclad hull and peculiar raftlike weather deck that rose just 18 inches above the sea. The design deprived enemies of surface area at which to aim by placing all of the ship's systems and living quarters completely below water level for the first time.
Instead of conventional cannons, the Monitor was armed with twin 11-inch Dahlgren smoothbore shell guns mounted inside a rotating turret, a novel design that allowed the crew to fire in any direction without turning the ship.
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Some of the men had served on the Monitor when it made its debut in Virginia at the Battle of Hampton Roads, just nine months earlier. On March 8 and 9, 1862, the Confederates attempted to break the Union blockade of the James River with their new weapon, the ironclad CSS Virginia. The converted warship outfitted with iron plates was a restored wooden steam frigate previously known as the USS Merrimack.
On the first day of the battle, the Virginia had destroyed two wood-hulled Union warships. By the second day, the Confederate vessel was moving in on the defenseless USS Minnesota, which had run aground, when the little Monitor arrived to intercept the Virginia before it could move in for the kill. The two ironclads fired at each other at close range for hours. Though the Monitor was some 100 feet shorter and 3,500 tons lighter, it fought the Virginia to a draw. The battle would attract widespread news coverage and help lead to the demise of wood-hulled ships in navies around the world.
The Monitor itself became a household name and its crew instant celebrities. President Lincoln went aboard at least once, and women lined up to tour the celebrated vessel when it was in port.
After its dramatic showing at Hampton Roads, the Monitor kept guard over the Chesapeake Bay and made forays up the James River, where the crew suffered more from heat and mosquitoes than the occasional sharpshooters who attempted to pick off crewmen on the wide-open deck.
Though the Monitor had shown its toughness in battle, it had a significant weakness: It wasn't particularly seaworthy. The ship had almost capsized during two storms on its first trip from New York City to Hampton Roads. On Dec. 30, 1862, the Monitor would have to survive the open ocean again while being towed by the steamer USS Rhode Island toward Beaufort, N.C. Gale-force winds battered the ship in a violent storm. As the Monitor passed the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in the late afternoon, the crew could see that the giant waves were weakening the caulking around the base of the metal turret. The ship began to take on water despite the crew's efforts to stay ahead of it with their bilge pumps.
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Dwight Green is a resident of tiny Mount Pleasant (pop. 4,591, as of 2011) in central Tennessee, just west of Columbia. He's fond of where he lives, he says, except for one big problem: When he turns on the tap, he has no idea what will come out.
Sometimes the water is cloudy, he says. Sometimes it has a bad taste. And sometimes it smells.
"Most of the people are afraid to drink the water because it looks funny and it smells funny," Green says.
The water problems in Mount Pleasant aren't new. There was a lawsuit in 2010, more issues in 2012, including a boil water notice, and then another boil water notice this January—one that, according to Nashville news reports, made a baby sick and also resulted in the town firing its water-plant operator. So in February, Statewide Organizing for Community eMpowerment (SOCM) submitted around 70 official water-quality complaints from Mount Pleasant residents to the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Feeling that TDEC still wasn't taking its complaints seriously enough, residents and SOCM organizers met with TDEC officials and state Rep. Shelia Butt on May 29. And that's when the following exchange occurred between TDEC's Sherwin Smith, the deputy director of the Division of Water Resources, and SOCM's Brad Wright:
Smith: Let me just throw one thing out there just so you are aware. We take water quality very seriously. Very very seriously. But you need to make sure that when you make water quality complaints you have basis. Because federally, if there's no water quality issues, that can be considered, under homeland security, an act of terrorism.
Wright: Can you say that again please?
Wright: Okay, go ahead.
Smith: What I'm saying is, if you've got concerns about your drinking water, that's very important. We take that very seriously. But under federal regulations, if you make allegations against the public water supply that are unfounded, then that can be considered, under homeland security, an act of terrorism because you're trying to allege things.
When SOCM first publicized this exchange two weeks ago, the outcry was swift and sharp.
"We certainly understand the concern surrounding the poor choice of words used by Mr. Smith," wrote TDEC spokesperson Meg Lockhart in a statement on June 21. "He regrets how he communicated in that instance, and while he did try to clarify his intent at the meeting, it does not change the fact that the choice of words was inappropriate."
On June 24, Lockhart followed up with an additional statement: "In discussing this with Mr. Smith, he indicated that he was thinking about the Patriot Act when he made his incorrect and inflammatory reference concerning terrorism. While the definition of terrorism in that Act is very broad, complaints to this department concerning drinking water quality, valid or not, clearly do not fall within it. Mr. Smith has apologized. Both he and the department regret that this occurred and will make every effort to see that it does not happen again. Mr. Smith's intent was to prevent panic in the community based on repeated unfounded allegations that the Mount Pleasant drinking water supply is unsafe."
TDEC has since demoted Smith to his previous position as the unit manager for the State Revolving Fund; his annual salary of $71,904 will also be trimmed, though it's unclear by how much. But some SOCM members and residents like Green, who was at the May meeting, think these actions don't go far enough.
"I think he tried to use threats and intimidation, and that won't fly," Green says. "You don't threaten us for complaining about you not doing your job."
However, the Tennessee Clean Water Network's executive director, Renee Hoyos, says she thinks the demotion is "appropriate."
"This doesn't appear to be something the state is condoning," Hoyos says. "But we maintain our concerns about [TDEC's] willingness to enforce state water quality."
As TCWN reported earlier in the year, TDEC's enforcement actions on water quality violations have fallen 75 percent since 2007, resulting in just 53 actions across the entire state in 2012. Although those actions were outside those involving municipal water supplies, Hoyos says it's still worrying.
"If they're not enforcing here, can we say they're not enforcing elsewhere? Yeah, probably," Hoyos says.
In fact, TDEC wouldn't even know whether any enforcement measures were needed in Mount Pleasant to begin with, because out of those 70 water-quality complaints submitted in February, the agency has yet to test a single residence.
We listened to the recording of the entire May 29 meeting—previously, only audio of the Smith gaffe had been made available—and we encountered the following conversation between TDEC's David Money, the manager of the Division of Water Supply in the Columbia Environmental Field Office, and Mount Pleasant residents Phillip Anderson and Mickie Cannon:
Money: We can't just go test everyone's water just because you want a free water test.
Anderson: Why not? They pay you to do that. Why can't you? If someone calls you and asks you to come test their water, and you're getting a check, why can't you just go out there and test the water?
Money: The tests cost money.
Anderson: Okay.
Cannon: But the problems we're having, I'm just scared to drink the water.
Money: But we regularly test the water at the water treatment facility. If you've got a problem at your house—it smells bad, it looks bad, yeah, we'll test it. If we come out there and it looks clear as a bell, we'll do some rudimentary testing we have, but I'm not going to take a sample of someone's water and send it to the state lab just so, just because you want your water tested.
Anderson: But how many people have called you asking them [inaudible] to come test their water, seriously? How many people are just calling you out of nowhere?
Money: We don't, we don't, but that's what you guys are trying to insinuate what would happen! We were asking her—she was talking to Sherry—if you have a problem with your water—it smells bad, it looks bad, it tastes bad—tell us, call us, and we'll come check it out. If it's just, I'm worried about my water because we had a boil water advisory, you know, six months ago and we had a one a couple of years ago, that's not a real reason.
Anderson: The way it sounds to me is that you're trying to discourage people from calling.
Money: No, I'm not! [inaudible] No, I'm not at all.
Anderson and Cannon weren't the only attendees to voice complaints at the meeting. Residents repeatedly questioned why, if they had submitted water-quality complaints, TDEC had yet to come test their water. For its part, TDEC says it tried to do so. However, the agency's story keeps changing.
In an e-mailed statement on June 20, Lockhart wrote, "Our policy is that when we receive a complaint, we typically offer to come out to test the water (depending on the circumstances, type of complaint, etc.). Receiving 70 of these specifically regarding the Mt. Pleasant issue we were told more often than not—'while we have complained, we don't want you to come out and test our water.' However, TDEC staff followed up with all 70 complaints and for those homes that were tested, no claims of water quality violations were identified."
When we asked Lockhart later that same day how many homes were tested, she replied, "[O]ut of the 70 complaints, none were tested. … Staff responded to all of them by calling, leaving messages, etc. Most did not return the call and those complainants that we did make contact with—none said they had current water quality issues that could be observed. Only one of the 70 complainants requested staff to conduct a site visit. That complainant failed to keep the appointment and would not return subsequent phone calls."
On June 21, Lockhart sent another statement, saying, "We have offered to test the drinking water in private homes of anyone who wishes, and called 70 people who submitted water quality complaint forms collected by SOCM to try and arrange sampling. To date, none have wished for us to do that sampling. That offer still stands. If anyone in Mt. Pleasant wishes to have the drinking water from their tap sampled, TDEC will do so." On June 24, Lockhart repeated the previous statement.
Then, on July 2, Lockhart wrote, "We have offered to test the drinking water in private homes of anyone who wishes, and attempted to contact 70 people who submitted water quality complaint forms collected by SOCM to determine if they were currently experiencing water quality problems. None of the citizens contacted were currently experiencing issues and were encouraged to promptly contact us should a problem arise. Since receiving those complaints, no one has contacted us regarding water quality issues or requested for us to conduct water sampling in their homes."
It remains unclear how truthful TDEC is being. Green, for one, says he was never contacted by TDEC after submitting his complaint. If the agency did call him, he says, then it didn't leave a voicemail. And in a June 29 article in the Columbia Daily Herald, Lockhart is quoted saying, "Did we get 70 people on the phone or in person? Probably not, but we reached out to every single one is my understanding … We want to move forward. If there is an issue—let's find a resolution."
SOCM, on the other hand, does not find TDEC's effort to investigate the complaint forms to be sufficient, noting that almost every person that spoke with a TDEC representative voiced concerns about the smell and appearance of their water—with no action being taken.
"Many told the TDEC staff person that they do not drink the water," says Casey Self, SOCM's communications director. "Many used the words 'foamy,' 'orange,' 'funny taste,' 'chlorine smell,' etc. However, because they said the water looked fine on the day they were called, the report states 'no problems today.' We think this is insufficient follow-up on TDEC's part."
When TDEC finally did take water samples in Mount Pleasant last week, inviting a Daily Herald reporter to tag along, the agency didn't notify SOCM of the testing, nor did they test any one of the 70 residences that had submitted complaints, choosing instead 20 other sites along the water lines.
"TDEC is not taking care of business," Green says.
Mount Pleasant City Manager Michelle Williams says the complaints are probably all due to problems with people's individual plumbing.
"There is no water-quality issue," Williams says. "There has never been a water-quality issue."
Yet when asked about the fired water-plant operator, Williams refused to comment. She has also accused SOCM of making "fraudulent" claims and has threatened legal action against the group. (When asked about that, she also refused to comment and ended the interview.) But Williams claims any Mount Pleasant resident who wants a water-quality test can get one from the city—all they have to do is ask.
Self says that given the city's past issues, residents are reluctant to approach it for testing, which is why they turned to TDEC in the first place.
"People are very suspicious of city officials," Self says.
TDEC released the results of the 20 sites sampled on Tuesday, and all were reported as negative for total coliform and E. coli.
"Mt. Pleasant's drinking water is safe," Lockhart says in a press release [emphasis hers].
But the minimal testing is unlikely to quell the concerns of residents who have had water-quality issues in the past. Self says the battle won't be done until everyone stops worrying about their drinking water.
"We would like to stress that these water-quality complaints long preceded the boil notices," Self says. "It should be noted that TDEC's minimal response to the water-complaint forms have in no way provided Mount Pleasant residents any economic or environmental relief and that the residents have continuously been told that they have to absorb the high rates and poor quality of water based on mistakes made by past city officials."
Meanwhile, the city of Mount Pleasant just raised property taxes—with water rates, already some of the highest in the state, soon to follow. The reason for the increase? A new $9 million water-treatment plant.
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The lunar New Year festival is both Saturday and Sunday in Chinatown, and while you're down there take a look at the three spots featured in tonight's segment. More info can be found on their websites at
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— NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Rodriguez certainly leads the New York Yankees in headlines this season even though he hasn't played a single major league game.
Injuries have kept him away from the team since last year's playoffs, and now Rodriguez faces discipline from Major League Baseball in its drug investigation, possibly up to a lifetime ban.
"The likelihood of a severe punishment for Rodriguez is very high," former Commissioner Fay Vincent said Wednesday.
The three-time AL MVP who turns 38 Saturday is among more than a dozen players MLB has targeted following allegations they were linked to a Florida clinic accused of distributing performance-enhancing drugs.
After Ryan Braun's agreement to accept a 65-game suspension earlier this week, attention has turned to Rodriguez, who four years ago admitted using PEDs while with Texas from 2001-03. He has repeatedly denied using them since, and MLB has never said he failed a test.
Lawyers for MLB and the players' association were set to resume discussions about the Biogenesis investigation Thursday. Though it was unclear who might be penalized next, all eyes were on A-Rod.
The Yankees expect Rodriguez to be accused of using PEDs over multiple seasons, of recruiting other athletes for the clinic, of attempting to obstruct MLB's investigation, and of not being truthful with MLB in the past when he discussed his relationship with Dr. Anthony Galea, who pleaded guilty two years ago to a federal charge of bringing unapproved drugs into the United States from Canada.
"The mess seems very large indeed," said John Thorn, baseball's official historian. "If a lifetime suspension is being brooded about and a plea bargain would involve something lesser but still very substantial, that's a whole bucket of tar dumped on his legacy."


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On Wednesday, May 30, Rockland Resident Christine Baker and her dog Jessie started the 2,180-mile hike of the Appalachian Trail, which over the next six months she hopes to help inspire those around her.
As of Oct. 11, Baker and Jessie have completed 765 miles of their journey.
"Jesse is a 4-year-old purebred retriever," Baker said. "Jesse is walking to raise awareness for five Labrador Retriever rescues. Every year, 3-4 million animals are euthanized and 1-2 million are purebreds like Jesse."
Baker is the founder of Walk4Good and president of CB Creative, Inc., an integrated communications consulting firm in Nyack.
"I recently launched Walk4Good, a non-profit dedicated to inspiring and empowering people to practice kindness," said Baker. "Our organization is busy preparing for our inaugural event—I will be hiking the Appalachian Trail with Jessie, my dog, (all 2,180 miles from Maine to Georgia) in order to get people moving for Kindness."
Walk4Good has visited many local elementary, middle and high schools as well as colleges and universities in the area in an attempt to mobilize people to dedicate a mile in order to spread kindness. Walk4Good has received a grand total of 1,212 dedications to date and are still accepting more. Dedications are free and if you want to dedicate a mile in honor of a loved one, just go to the website for more information.
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Reports percolated Monday night about candidates for the Buffalo Bills' coaching job.
Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Ray Horton and Syracuse coach Doug Marrone reportedly will interview for the opening, and former Chicago Bears coach Lovie Smith reportedly wants it.
Another name Bills fans should focus on is former Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt.
A league source informs me Russ Brandon, about to be named team president, is fond of Whisenhunt and would like the opportunity to land him as Chan Gailey's replacement.
The Cardinals also fired Whisenhunt on Monday. He coached the Cardinals for six seasons, guiding them to the Super Bowl.
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USA Baseball releases players to watch for prestigious awardFebruary 18, 2010 · MT Athletic Communications
Junior Bryce Brentz is one of 50 collegiate players named to the watch list which is the organization's first step toward identifying the top amateur baseball player in the country. (Bradley Lambert)
Brentz is one of 50 named to the watch list which is the organization's first step toward identifying the top amateur baseball player in the country. Sponsored by Major League Baseball, the Golden Spikes Award will be presented in 2010 for the 33rd time.
The Golden Spikes Watch List will be a "rolling" list to ensure that athletes can play themselves into consideration for the Golden Spikes Award, to be presented live on Tuesday, July 13, at the 2010 Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest in Anaheim, Calif.
Headlining the 2010 watch list are six athletes who finished among the 30 semifinalists for the 2009 Golden Spikes Award. The players include Daniel Bibona (LHP, Sr., UC Irvine), Bryce Brentz (OF/RHP, Jr., Middle Tennessee), Deck McGuire (RHP, Jr., Georgia Tech), Addison Reed (RHP, Jr., San Diego State), Anthony Rendon (3B, So., Rice) and Alex Wimmers (RHP, Jr., Ohio State).
Brentz has received a number of preseason honors including Sun Belt Player of the Year and consensus All-America as he and the Blue Raiders look to defend their titles from 2009.
On Tuesday, June 1, USA Baseball officials will cut the watch list of players to 30 names. The final list of 30 will then be sent to a voting body consisting of select professional baseball personnel, past USA Baseball National Team coaches, select members of the media, former USA Baseball sports information directors, and current USA Baseball staff - close to 150 voters in total.
Fan voting will once again be a part of the Golden Spikes Award in 2010. June 1 will also mark the day when college baseball fans from across the country will be able to vote for their favorite player for the Golden Spikes Award on GoldenSpikesAward.com. As part of this selection process all voters will be asked to choose five players from the list of 30 names. On Tuesday, June 8, USA Baseball will announce the five finalists, and voting will once again commence that same day.
The 2010 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award will be presented nationally July 13 on an award show via live telecast from Anaheim on GoldenSpikesAward.com, USABaseball.com and MLB.com in conjunction with All-Star FanFest.
Brentz and the Blue Raiders open the 2010 season on Friday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. at Memphis in a three-game series. All of Middle Tennessee's games over the weekend may be heard on WMTS or on goblueraiders.com.
Complete 2010 Preseason Golden Spikes Award Watch List:
1. Chad Bettis, RHP, Junior, Texas Tech 2. Daniel Bibona, LHP, Senior, UC Irvine 3. Bryce Brentz, OF/RHP, Junior, Middle Tennessee 4. Michael Choice, OF, Junior, Texas-Arlington 5. Gerrit Cole, RHP, Sophomore, UCLA 6. Christian Colon, SS, Junior, Cal State Fullerton 7. Zack Cox, 3B/RHP, Sophomore, Arkansas 8. Todd Cunningham, OF, Junior, Jacksonville State 9. Blake Dean, 1B/OF, Senior, Louisiana State 10. Sam Dyson, RHP, Junior, South Carolina 11. Brett Eibner, RHP/OF, Junior, Arkansas 12. Micah Gibbs, C, Junior, Louisiana State 13. Sean Gilmartin, LHP, Sophomore, Florida State 14. Yasmani Grandal, C, Junior, Miami (Fla.) 15. Sonny Gray, RHP, Sophomore, Vanderbilt 16. Justin Grimm, RHP, Junior, Georgia 17. Jedd Gyorko, 2B/3B, Junior, West Virginia 18. Rick Hague, SS, Junior, Rice 19. Bryce Harper, C/3B/OF, Freshman, Southern Nevada 20. Cody Hawn, 1B, Junior, Tennessee 21. Chris Hernandez, LHP, Junior, Miami (Fla.) 22. Tyler Holt, OF, Junior, Florida State 23. Danny Hultzen, LHP/1B, Sophomore, Virginia 24. Kevin Jacob, RHP, Junior, Georgia Tech 25. Taylor Jungmann, RHP, Sophomore, Texas 26. Leon Landry, OF, Junior, Louisiana State 27. Deck McGuire, RHP, Junior, Georgia Tech 28. Hunter Morris, 1B/OF, Junior, Auburn 29. Jarrett Parker, OF, Junior, Virginia 30. Drew Pomeranz, LHP, Junior, Mississippi 31. Anthony Ranaudo, RHP, Junior, Louisiana State 32. Addison Reed, RHP, Junior, San Diego State 33. Anthony Rendon, 3B, Sophomore, Rice 34. Daniel Renken, RHP, Junior, Cal State Fullerton 35. Kyle Roller, 1B, Senior, East Carolina 36. Cameron Rupp, C, Junior, Texas 37. Chris Sale, LHP, Junior, Florida Gulf Coast 38. Jake Smith, 3B/RHP, Senior, Alabama 39. Josh Spence, LHP, Senior, Arizona State 40. Tony Thompson, 3B, Junior, Kansas 41. Preston Tucker, 1B, Sophomore, Florida 42. Kolbrin Vitek, 3B/RHP, Junior, Ball State 43. Austin Wates, OF, Junior, Virginia Tech 44. Cody Wheeler, LHP, Junior, Coastal Carolina 45. Ross Wilson, 2B/SS, Junior, Alabama 46. Alex Wimmers, RHP, Junior, Ohio State 47. Mickey Wiswall, 3B/1B, Junior, Boston College 48. Kolten Wong, 2B, Sophomore, Hawaii 49. Scott Woodward, 3B, Junior, Coastal Carolina 50. Brandon Workman, RHP, Junior, Texas
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Masterminded by the brilliant Fumito Ueda, the hotly anticipated project was shown in trailer form, depicting the familiar chain from a previous teaser shot, along with the massive creature found in the leaked Trico trailer.
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The president of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) has reiterated that The Last Guardian is still in development, but promised to inform gamers should the project ever be shelved. Speaking to Polygon at E3 this week, Shuhei Yoshida acknowledged that the Team ICO action-adven...
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E3 2014: The Last Guardian was a no-show because it 'wasn't ready'
Sony has touched base on the absence of The Last Guardian during its E3 press conference earlier this week. Speaking with GameSpot, Scott Rhode, PlayStation Software Product Development boss for Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA), said the elusive Team ICO project simply wasn't read...
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Sony refutes Last Guardian cancellation claims
Shawn Layden, CEO of SCEA and successor to Jack Tretton, has refuted IGN's claim that The Last Guardian has been cancelled. Speaking to Geoff Keighley in a pre-E3 interview (via VG24/7), Layden said The Last Guardian is in "full development" at Sony Japan. Just interviewed Shawn Layden...
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The Last Guardian release date coming soon, reports Famitsu
The latest issue of Famitsu magazine (via DualShockers) has revealed in its 'The Truth on 2014's Rumors' feature that The Last Guardian will get a release date announcement fairly soon. According to the publication, Sony reiterated that it is waiting for the best opportunity to ...
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The Last Guardian 'still in the mix at Worldwide Studios,' says Sony
Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios' (SCE WWS) Scott Rhode has moved to reassure gamers that The Last Guardian is still on the horizon. [I'm] not going to announce what platform it's coming on, who's working on it, who's involved," Rhodes told IGN. &ldqu...
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The Last Guardian dev on PS4, Xbox One development
Speaking during an interview with EDGE (via Examiner), the creator behind the PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure The Last Guardian has touched on the changes that next-generation home consoles bring to video game development. Fumito Ueda told the publication that, "Videogames and technology ...
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The Last Guardian's Fumito Ueda wants to make a zombie game
The creator behind The Last Guardian has revealed that he's keen on developing a zombie game for his next project. Fumito Ueda, who departed from his role at Sony two years ago but continues to work on a freelance basis, expressed his interest in tackling the undead genre somewhere down the...
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The Last Guardian creator 'sorry' for delay
Former Team ICO boss Fumito Ueda has said the release of The Last Guardian is beyond his control, though apologized for keeping fans waiting such a long time for the PlayStation 3-exclusive adventure. Ueda-san made the comments while reflecting on the past eight years of his career with Edge. ...
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The Last Guardian: Shuhei Yoshida 'can't recall' what console it's on
President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS) Shuhei Yoshida has issued a brief update on The Last Guardian. Speaking on Spike TV's All Access PlayStation 4 (via VG247) event earlier today, Yoshida-san revealed that he's played the Team ICO adventure, and that i...
- Posted Nov 15th 2013
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The Last Guardian development 'never stopped,' is still in the works
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We've been asking about The Last Guardian, Team ICO's ethereal follow-up to Shadow of the Colossus, every year since its announcement at E3 2009. Our introduction to a young child and his griffin was a stunning glimpse at haunting visuals and what promised to be a profound emotional c...
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Whosoever has played with the idea of programming a KDE miniprogram now has the opportunity to win a Nokia N900. The Plasma JavaScript Jam Session runs until the end of March 2010.
The rules for the Jam Session, which has among its prizes a Nokia N900, a trip to a KDE event and KDE T-shirts, are fairly easy: The miniprogram has to be written in a Simplified JavaScript for Plasmoid API, be under a KDE-compatible free license and be submitted to firstname.lastname@example.com by the end of March. The jury is accepting only one Plasmoid per contestant and it must be the original work of the contestant.
The contest judging panel will publicize all viable entries the beginning of April on the JavaScript Jam Session homepage and on kde-look.org. The entries will be judged according to their usefulness and entertainment quality (40%), originality (20%), beauty (20%) and technical merit (20%). Winners will be announced April 9 on the Plasma homepage.
Programmers without much experience with KDE Plasmoids can find a number of tutorials in the KDE Techbase to facilitate entry in the contest.
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The visual impact of , high on a hill above the Thames River, is as dramatic as the story of what happened here in September of 1781.
While half the British forces commanded by traitor Benedict Arnold burned New London, the other half landed in Groton. After unprepared local militia failed to keep them out of Fort Griswold, American commander Lt. Col. William Ledyard surrendered to a British officer and was promptly run through with his own sword. In the following massacre, roughly 150 Connecticut men were killed, wounded, or captured.
Today, the grass-covered earthworks and diminutive shot furnace and powder magazine make for a tranquil, if somber, scene. Walking through winding stone tunnels, used by British troops entering the fort, feels like exploring ancient ruins. And climbing the 166 steps of the granite monument looming over it all is worth it for the view. A house where wounded soldiers were taken after the battle has been preserved on the site, and the Park's museum covers this and other aspects of Groton's history.
A short distance away, at the , is one of only a few lighthouses in the state that's not on private property or only accessible by boat. Though you can't go inside, you can walk right up to the 41-foot concrete structure and relax in its park-like surroundings.
A brick path winds along a grassy hill between University buildings and a sweeping view of the river and Fishers Island Sound. Sculptures, benches, and fragrant flowering bushes are spaced along the walkway, which leads to the lighthouse itself.
Avery Point is Connecticut's newest - and last - lighthouse, built in 1942, and has a unique style, distinct from its more traditionally New England counterparts. (From here you can also spot New London's two lighthouses across the Thames.)
The campus, including Branford House, the granite Tudor mansion that dominates the landscape, was once the summer estate of magnate Morton Freeman Plant.
If you asked some landlocked person who'd only dreamed of the waterfront to describe the perfect seaside escape, they'd probably come up with Noank. Isolated but friendly, elegant and simple, this section of Groton blends its origins as a hard-working fishing and ship-building village with a leisurely, permanent vacation feel.
Most visitors head straight to the famous ; other waterfront eateries get plenty of notice too. But a delightful throwback that you can't find in every other coastal town is . Weathered outside, 1950s inside, Carson's serves breakfast and lunch and sells newspapers, candy, and delicious ice cream. Wander around the small peninsula and take in the calming mix of boatyards, docks, historic Greek Revival houses, and local shops.
What Fort Griswold is to Groton history, Bluff Point State Park and Coastal Reserve is to this area's natural environment. These 800 wooded acres, jutting out into the Sound, seem completely untouched except for the picnic area near the parking lot, the gravel trails, and a few benches strategically placed for looking out at the water.
As you walk along - the trails are accessible only by foot or non-motorized vehicle - the way is lined with flowering bushes and birds alight on the canopy of leafy branches overhead. Some parts of the trail are unobstructed, offering views of the Poquonnock River.
If you continue the mile-plus trek to the end of the peninsula where the trees open up and let the light in, the dramatic coastline, hidden like a reward, is revealed.
If you go:
Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park
57 Fort Street
The Museum and Monument are open Wed - Sun, 9 am - 5pm. The grounds are open daily from sunrise – sunset.
Avery Point Light and "Sculpture Path by the Sea" at University of Connecticut Avery Point Campus
1084 Shennecossett Road
Carson's Variety Store
43 Main Street
Bluff Point State Park
Depot Road