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Joe Breezy, afternoon host and assistant program director at Wild 105.7/96.7, is out.
The station has been around as Wild for a couple of years after spending a year as the more dance-oriented Groove. Wild has become more hip-hop oriented since sister station Power 96.1 arrived in late August.
Based on the wording of his farewell on his public Facebook page, this was clearly not his decision:
So not to get all facebooky but today was my last day at WiLD in Atlanta.
I've been here since the inception of the station and all good things must come to an end and I'm okay with that. I have been lucky enough to have worked with AMAZI
NG people so thank you, thank you THANK YOU!
In radio, there are twists, turns, ups and downs but it's the people that matter the most and that make it all worthwhile so again thank you to all my co-workers, friends and the people I've met during my ATL chapter. I'll be going home to Cali to hang w/ my family in a few weeks so cheers to whatever the future may hold!!
Later, he added:
Wow! I had no idea how much love and support was going to come my way when I left Wild. It's amazing how the people I figured would reach out, haven't and the people that have, are some that I haven't talked to in years. It's brought alot of much needed clarity to my world. I just started putting the feelers out there so hopefully I'll find something sooner than later. Until then, I plan on enjoying the break, and having a ton of fun! Thank you again-you are all awesome!
Via Twitter, he responded to my question asking him what happened. Naturally, he didn't have a real answer:
My contract ended. That's all I'm at liberty to say. Best of luck man-I always enjoy reading your blog. Especially the comments lol!
The program director J.B. Wilde was let go a few months ago. The new Power 96.1's program director Rick Vaughn also oversees Wild.
Breezy's departure has set off wild speculation that Wild might change format, especially since it might potentially cannibalize, rather than complement, the new Power 96.1, which Clear Channel is pouring millions into marketing and staffing. And there are potential holes in the market for a possible a Dave or Atlanta's Greatest Hits-type format to return to the FM dial.
Clear Channel is good at keeping format changes under wraps. We'll have to wait and see.
Mami Chula, Wild's best-known personality, remains in place at nights.
Shockingly, Joe Breezy is not his real name. It's David Armbrecht. He has used an even wackier name before on a different radio station: Gringo Suave. Yes, Gringo Suave.
You can read more about him here. A San Diego native, he mostly worked the west coast until he came to Wild.
On Monday, he tweeted at @joebreezyradio: "One-way ticket purchased. Back home to the Bay in 15 days! Yeahhh man!!"
Join my Facebook fan page and Twitter. Oh, and Google +, too!
November 7th, 2012
9:36 pm
He seems like a nice guy. Radio in the ATL sucks. It would be nice to have another DAVE FM type station, but so far listening to Star94 hasn't been all that bad. I could do with a bit less P!nk and Katy Perry and Maroon 5 though.
November 8th, 2012
8:49 am
Although I've never listened to him and really am not at all familiar w/ his work, I must say based on his name and picture that I am a huge fan of him and will sorely miss him.
You know you live in a sick world when someone called Mami Chula is the 'crown jewel' of your radio station.
November 8th, 2012
9:20 am
Atlanta radio sucks! Bring back DaveFM!
November 8th, 2012
11:36 am
All I can say is THANK YOU LORD FOR SIRIUS XM!!!!
November 8th, 2012
12:24 pm
Atlanta radio wreaks of political correctness and corporate greed… and that is why radio in the ATL sucks so bad.
November 8th, 2012
1:26 pm
1690 ftw.
November 8th, 2012
3:20 pm
Hmmm, can anyone say Project 9-6-7?
November 11th, 2012
8:01 pm
Its a small signal but maybe we might get our project back. I don't get wild here in Carrollton so I will keep my eyes instead of my ears open on any upcoming changes. Thank you Rodney as always for keeping your thumb on the dying pulse of what sadly has become Atlanta radio.


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DANVILLE — Roy W. Black, 57, of Danville, died Friday evening, Dec. 9, 2011, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.
He was born April 15, 1954, in Lucas County, Ohio, son of the late Carl and Eugene (Apel) Black. Prior to his illness, Roy worked in the Service Department at Cal Hans Ford Dealership in Loudonville. He had a great passion for building dioramas. Roy enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and traveling with his wife, Dixie.
Roy is survived by his wife, Dixie (Clay) Black; sons, Gary Black and Robert (Angie) Black of Mount Vernon, Carl Black of Perrysville; a daughter, Jeanette Maybrier of Mount Vernon; five grandchildren; and a brother, Gary (Joyce) Black of Perrysburg.
In addition to his parents, Roy was preceded in death by a daughter, Crystal Maybrier; a brother, Carl Black; and an infant brother.
The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of a memorial service celebrating the life of Roy at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home, 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon. Pastor Donald Matolyak will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice in Roy's memory.
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Neurologists are about to feel the sting of the Affordable Care Act. Beginning Jan. 1, Medicare will be paying them less for electrodiagnostic procedures used in identifying and treating a wide range of nerve and muscle disorders. Reimbursement rates for some tests will be slashed by more than 50 percent, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services estimates that payments to neurologists overall will shrink by 7 percent next year.
Medicare's cuts will be implemented by changing the way fees for the diagnostic procedures are calculated. Instead of reimbursing neurologists for each nerve analyzed, the new billing codes will henceforth bundle multiple nerve-conduction tests into a single fee. The Obama administration claims that under the current system Medicare has been paying too much for neurologists' overhead costs. But the American Academy of Neurology, in an advisory to its members, warns that the cuts will devastate "neurology practices large and small." Patients will be hurt as well: As Medicare squeezes neurologists, seniors' access to neurological care will dwindle.


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A Study of EFL Classroom Discourse from the Perspectives of both DA and CA
In order to get the deeper understanding of EFL classroomdiscourse, the researcher displays the process of EFLclassroom discourse through the analytical instrumentsof both DA and CA. It is found that there are severaldiscourse structures in the EFL classroom discourse fromthe perspective of DA, it is more complex than the singleIRF structure which also including the IRFR structure,theIR [I1R1 … (InRn)] F structure and the IR1F1R2F2 …RnFnstructure. From the perspective of CA, the researchshows that quite a few conversational skills are usedin the EFL classroom discourse, such as turn-taking,conversation repair, interruption and repetition. It isconcluded that the students generally play a passive roleinEFL classroom discourse, especially in teacher-studentinteraction. Itshould be the joint effort of teacher andstudents to increase students' contributionin classroomdiscourse and interaction.
Key words: Discourse analysis; Conversationanalysis; IRF model; Turn-taking; ESL classroom
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The anticipated trade that would send veteran Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Bryan McCabe to the Florida Panthers has been made official.
The long rumoured deal was held up while the Panthers waited for the Leafs to pay a $2 million bonus due to McCabe on Sept. 1.
With the payout, McCabe, 33, will earn $4.15 million in each of the final three seasons of the five-year, $29 million contract he signed with Toronto in 2006.
The Maple Leafs will receive defenceman Mike Van Ryn in exchange for McCabe and a fourth round pick in the 2010 Entry Draft.
In order to complete the deal, McCabe had to waive his no-movement clause.
"We are very pleased to have acquired a player with Bryan's talent level and playing experience," Panthers GM Jacques Martin said in a statement. "Bryan is a big, strong, hard-hitting defenceman who also possesses the ability to be a goal-scorer and play on special teams.
"He will be counted on to play an integral role on our defence and to help bring future success to our franchise."
McCabe scored five goals and added 18 assists in an injury-plagued campaign that saw the St. Catharines, Ontario native miss 22 games with a broken hand. He also became a scapegoat for Leaf fans after committing some high-profile defensive blunders, including an own-goal in overtime to hand the Buffalo Sabres a victory early in the season.
In 917 career games, McCabe has 115 goals and 303 assists and was named a second team All-Star in 2003-04.
"It's part of what we're trying to do moving forward here," said Maple Leafs GM Cliff Fletcher. "We wish him well.
"We move on with building the team. (The trade) give us a considerable amount of salary cap flexibility for the next three years."
McCabe's salary cap hit for the next three seasons will be $5.75 million even though the Panthers will only have to pay him $4.15 million per season on the front-heavy deal.
The 29-year old Van Ryn has two years remaining on his contract and will earn $3.35 million each season, but his cap hit is only $2.9 million.
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A new study (in the UK) found that 90 per cent of women have been on some form of diet in their lifetime, and those women spend 17 years of their life dieting.
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The study also found that the average woman diets twice a year, losing 11 pounds each time.
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When hiring managers and employers rate the importance of job candidates' skills during a job interview, communication consistently tops the list. Speaking deliberately, asking the right questions, listening to the interviewer and controlling your body language are among the key ways to communicate in a more engaging manner and nail the job interview.
The way a job applicant communicates during the interview could determine whether he or she will receive a job offer.
"Communication and interpersonal skills remain at the top of the list of what matters most to recruiters," according to a September 2007 Harris Interactive/Wall Street Journal business school survey. Specifically, verbal communication ranks highest, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers' Job Outlook 2011.
The following are some key communication elements crucial in a job interview.
As soon as you have an opportunity to speak, start strong. If you start out shy or reserved, it can be difficult to get yourself to turn on a conversation later. Rob Sullivan, a career coach and author of Getting Your Foot in the Door When You Don't Have a Leg to Stand On, tells Monster.com that a good formula "has you doing most of the talking for the first two-thirds of that conversation, and then ceding the floor to the interviewer."
Think about what you want to communicate beforehand to avoid rambling responses, interrupting the interviewer or answering a simple question with a 10-minute reply. Good answers are succinct and stick to the point. Articulate your strengths and weaknesses. Speak confidently, but not arrogantly. Emphasize your specific strengths and stay positive. Once you open your mouth, be aware that this is not the time to air out grievances. Do not bad-mouth anyone, WorkTree.com stresses.
At the end of the interview be sure to say, "Thank you."
Most of us are familiar with the common questions asked during job interviews, some trickier to answer than others. Be prepared to answer softball and difficult questions honestly and respectfully.
However, you must also ask your own questions. Silence may suggest you don't really have any interest in the job or the company.
It is important not to squander the interview opportunity by asking mundane questions the interviewer has heard before, or worse, not asking questions at all. This is an opportunity to take more control of the interview and impress the interviewer on your own terms. You want to ask questions that make the interviewer sit up and take notice. Your goal is to make a statement in the form of a question while also finding out for yourself whether this position and this company is a good fit for you.
Communicating involves more than just talking. Listening is an essential part, though you shouldn't confuse it with hearing.
During an interview, you have to use active listening, wherein "you make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is saying but, more importantly, try to understand the complete message being sent," MindTools explains. It can be difficult to stay focused during a job interview, but a good listener pays careful attention to what the interviewer is saying rather than, for example, "forming counter arguments that you'll make when the other person stops speaking."
Part of active listening entails using short responses ("I see") or simple gestures (a head nod) to acknowledge you are listening to the interviewer. You aren't necessarily agreeing with the person; you are simply indicating that you are listening.
Body Language
You can communicate a lot before you utter a single word. Some hiring managers claim they can recognize a potential candidate in less than 30 seconds, CareerBuilder.com says, and body language speaks volumes.
"Even if your spoken answers convey intelligence and confidence, your body language during job interviews may be saying exactly the opposite," according to CareerCast.com.
Once the interview begins, your body should be relaxed. This is especially true regarding your arms; remember that crossing your arms across your chest is a closed, even hostile, position. Moreover, have a firm and confident handshake, make eye contact and smile when appropriate. Do not fidget or rub your neck, drum your fingers, slouch or stare blankly during the interview, as these all make you look bored and disinterested, CareerBuilder.com warns.
When you go into a job interview, think about the situation from the employer's perspective. You may be the 10th person the manager is interviewing that week, and many people feel just as awkward interviewing as they do being interviewed. A comfortable but engaging exchange may be a welcome relief from the humdrum interviews, and it could set you apart from the pack.
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Interviews can be very challenging for some people, especially those with speech impediments.
I have been in the same business for 25 years, and times are getting tough. I feel the time to move on is coming and i dread job searching, especially interviews.
Fortunately for me, most people in my field around the area know my reputation and work dedication from a long history in the field of store fixture manufacturing.
This still does not stop the anxiety of job searching and uncertainty.


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Abandonment of the intellect. The president is not a citizen! When you're spending trillions beyond your means, cut taxes! Don't get me started. In Florida as much as anywhere, Republican campaign platforms never rise above mantra. See Scott's promise to cut the state government work force by 5 percent. One might think that, after 12 years of Republicans at the helm, including eight years of Jeb and three years of recession, and a state budget balanced and, in defiance of federal trends, shrinking, we could find something a smidge more original. Another 5 percent? You are kidding, right? At least tell me you don't mean the courts or prison budget. Tell me that the suggestion to cut correction officer pay is based on something other than antipathy toward government workers based only on the fact that, well, government is bad.
With the e-universe at our fingertips, we can research any issue and develop a rudimentary awareness of any topic or controversy. But Republicans today do no research beyond polling to detect popular anger wells that need tapping. Their knowledge of complex issues is no deeper than talking points delivered by college-age party hacks.


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San Agustin 239, Esquina Pasaje Santa Monica
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Upon arrival in Quito transfer from the airport to the hotel. Overnight in Quito.
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Quito - Galapagos (M/Y Aida Maria)
Transfer to the airport to board the flight to Galapagos.Fly from the Ecuadorian Mainland to the islands on an early morning 90-minute flight. As you prepare to arrive at Baltra, peer out the
window. The landscape below will seem otherworldly - and it is for you have come to a place like no other. The Galapagos Islands are unique and you are about to see why. Your bilingual naturalist guide will greet you at the airport and assist you through customs. During lunch he/she will introduce you to the islands and specifically the flora and fauna you will encounter at our first destination: Las Bachas Beach.
On the sandy white beaches of Las Bachas we will get a close look at a sea turtle nesting area and a lake frequented by leggy pink flamingos and other migratory birds. Afterward, we cool ourselves off with our first dip in the deliciously blue Pacific Ocean. As this is our first evening together, the crew will invite us to a pre-dinner cocktail on the yacht before the welcome dinner. If the night is clear, as it usually is, the stars above will bedazzle; look for the Southern Cross, the Big Dipper (turned up-side down!) and Orion.
(Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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Genovesa, Darwin Bay - Prince Philip Steps
After We spend the en
tire day on Tower (Genovesa), considered to be one of the most spectacular Islands in Galapagos for bird species. Genovesa has 2 principal tourist places: Prince Philips Steps and Darwin Bay, this is one of the most famous places to watch animals like: fragate birds, mask boobies, red footed boobies, sea lions and seals. When you practice snorkelling and diving the sea lions and hammerhead sharks will swim beside you. The Prince Philips Steps is an rock with the shape of steps, this place was called of this way because the prince Phillips visited the island genovesa in the 60´s.
(Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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Bartolome - Santiago
Bartolome offers an explosive volcanic landscape. Get ready to climb above 270 feet to admire the dramatic spatter cones and the view of Pinnacle Rock that everyone wants. Later, take a walk on magical golden beaches where sea turtle nest (December to March). Don't forget to make time to swim near penguins, sharks and lava tubes
Santiago, on the eastern coast of James Island is Sullivan Bay. There you can admire a large area of fresh pahoehoe (ropey) lava flows dating from an eruption in 1897. A walk over this glazed black rock gives the impression of the still-molten lava, as every ripple, swirl, and bubble in its surface has been preserved. Tiny fragile Mollugi plants can be spotted growing out of fissures as they begin to colonize the arid terrain.
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Daphne - Santa Cruz
Daphne is one of the central islands, north of
Santa Cruz. There is a Daphne Major and Minor both are located north of Santa Cruz. Daphne Minor is closed to the public and visits of Daphne Major are limited by the Galapagos National Park Service to less than 12 people per group. You also see masked boobies, red-billed tropicbirds, brown noddies and swallow-tailed gulls
Santa Cruz: A panga ride to Black Turtle Cove and through mangrove inlets, these lagoons provide refuge to rays, sharks, and sea turtles that will be clearly viewable from the boat.
At Cerro Dragon (Dragon Hill) a trail takes you through Palo Santo forests, a brackish salt-water lagoon and Opuntia cacti woodland, where we will be hoping to spot land iguanas and feeding flamingos.
(Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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Galapagos - Guayaquil - Lima
After breakfast we sail to Santa Cruz Island, where we visit the world-famous Charles Darwin Station, a non-profit institution that dedicates itself to studying and protecting Galapaganean flora and fauna.In the late afternoon we return to town. The visit to Charles Darwin Station will complete your Galapagos adventure. From the station we will take a bus to the airport for departure.
Upon arrival in Guayaquil airport board the flight to Lima where there will be a transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lima.
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Lima - Cusco
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Cusco. Upon arrival in Cusco, assistance at the
airport and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon (1PM). City tour of Cusco, including the Santo Domingo convent monastery. This former Colonial monastery was previously the Korikancha temple, one of the most important temples devoted to the worship of the sun. According to the chronicles, it was covered in gold Leaf and filled with golden representations of nature. Visit also the Cathedral, the most important temple of the city which houses the headquarters of the Diocese. After touring the most interesting sites of the city, you will be driven to the countryside outside Cusco to visit some of the remarkable Inca ruins in the area. Included are the cult centre of Sacsayhuaman, the temple and amphitheatre of Kenko, and the Red Fortress of Puca Pucara. At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at Cuzco.
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Day 8:
Cuzco - Sacred Valley of the Incas
Take a trip to Urubamba, the Sacred Valley of the Incas. You will begin your tour visiting Awanakancha, where South American camelidae are bred. Learn about the llamas, alpacas and vicuñas superb fibres, as well as the ancient weaving techniques which are still in use. Proceed to Pisac where you will have the opportunity to bargain with vendors at its local handicrafts market. Enjoy lunch at a pleasant hostelry in the countryside and continue to the Inca fortress of Ollantaytambo. The site was built just as the Spaniards arrived and evidence of how it was is still visible. Overnight in Sacred Valley.
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Sacred Valley - Machu Picchu
Transferto Ollanta station to board the train to Machu Picchu. Upon arrival to Aguas Calientes you will
take a 25-minute motorcoach ride to "The Lost City of the Incas", which was discovered by American explorer Hiram Bingham in 1911. Located on the left bank of the Vilcanota river lies the wonderful old city of Machu Picchu, which in quechua means "Old Mountain". According to research, Machu Picchu would have been one of the vacation residences of Pachacutec, the first Inca emperor between 1438 and 1470. However, some of its finest buildings and the evident ceremonial purpose of the main access road to the village, prove that it was used as a religious shrine. Machu Picchu is considered both a masterpiece of architecture and engineering because of its unique architectural and landscaping features. Prominent constructions among its buildings are the Main Square, the Royal Quarters, the Temple of the Three Windows, the Circular Towers, the Sacred Sun Dial and the Burial Grounds, among others of singular architecture and importance. Your guide will narrate and explain all about this splendid citadel, which is a truly amazing experience. Overnight near Machu Picchu.
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Day 10:
Machu Picchu - Cuzco
Morning at leisure (no guide included this day). We strongly recommend that you wake up early to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. This is a once-in-a-lifetime sight. In the afternoon return by train and then transfer to the Hotel in Cusco.. Upon arrival in Cuzco transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cuzco.
Optional: For hiking enthusiasts, we suggest a walk up to the peak of Huayna Picchu.
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Cuzco - Fly out from Lima
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A year ago at McPherson High School, the Great Bend High School girls' soccer team lost 7-0.
The Barton Community College baseball team has concluded the regular season and is now preparing for the NJCAA Region VI tournament.
The Great Bend High School girls' soccer team fell short on Thursday against Garden City, losing 2-1 at Cavanaugh Field.
So far this season, the Great Bend High School girls' soccer team has started slow in games and built up steam going into the second half.
The Great Bend High School girls' swim team finished in fifth place at the Great Bend High School Invitational on Friday night.
Barton Community College opened its new facility on Saturday with the Barton Invitational track and field meet.
HOISINGTON -Hoisington High School has a new athletic director - Joel Mason.
The build up in the Great Bend High School girls' soccer game against Dodge City on Thursday at Cavanaugh Fields was almost as emotionally draining as the last-minute drop.
On Saturday, Jim Mayberry, the owner of Walnut Bowl, was inducted into the Kansas State United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association Hall of Fame.
LARNED - The Hoisington High School softball team traveled to Larned for the third annual Pack the Park event - and a pair of softball games.
A team of some of the area's high school senior basketball players grouped together for one more game on Sunday before they graduated later this year - against three senior members of the Univeristy of Kansas basketball team.
Kevin Ellis became the first soccer player from Barton Community College to sign with a Major League Soccer team when he signed his contract with Sporting Kansas City - formerly the Kansas City Wizards - on Feb. 18.
Coming off of a one-goal loss to Dodge City High School on Monday, the Great Bend girls' soccer team was able to pull out a one-goal victory over another Western Athletic Conference foe on Tuesday at Cavanaugh Field.
It is hard to say which part of the Great Bend High School softball team was more dominating in its doubleheader against Liberal at Harms Field on Tuesday - the pitching or the offense.
LARNED - The Great Bend High School softball team split a doubleheader at Larned on Friday afternoon at Ralph Terry Field.
LEAVENWORTH - Things didn't necessarily go as planned as Great Bend High School's football team challenged Leavenworth on the road on Friday night.


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Jurors in the trial of George Zimmerman were originally split on whether the shooting of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin amounted to murder, but most agreed it was Zimmerman, not Martin, calling for help in the background of an emergency call, a juror told CNN.
The six-woman jury acquitted Zimmerman, ending a trial that became a national story about race in America. The unnamed juror, No. B-37, said no one on the jury believed that race played a role in the shooting.Defense lawyers argued that Martin attacked Zimmerman, who shot the unarmed black 17-year-old in self-defense. Prosecutors said Zimmerman, 29, who is white and Hispanic, wrongly suspected Martin of being a criminal.
The jury in Sanford, Fla., on Saturday found Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder and manslaughter after a three-week trial.
The jury initially had three votes for not guilty, two votes for manslaughter and one vote for second-degree murder when deliberations began, juror B-37 told CNN on Monday.
"There was a couple of them in there that wanted to find him guilty of something. And after hours and hours and hours of deliberating over the law, and reading it over and over and over again, we just decided there's no other way or place to go," she told CNN.
One key question in the trial was whether Zimmerman's or Martin's voice was heard calling for help in the background of an emergency call.
"I think it was George Zimmerman's. All but probably one (juror agreed)," said Juror B-37 told CNN with her identity concealed.
Immediately following the verdict, civil rights activists began calling for federal charges against Zimmerman, saying the trial in Florida failed to serve justice.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday called the shooting death of unarmed black teenager Martin "unnecessary," raising questions about whether he believed the shooter, Zimmerman, acted in self-defense.
Holder did not indicate whether he intended to bring a federal case.
The federal hate crimes law would require the government to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Zimmerman shot Martin because of race.
Zimmerman, 29, has gone into hiding since the verdict. Friends, family and defense lawyers have said he will need time to put his life back together and was considering entering law school to help people wrongly accused of crimes.
Zimmerman's parents told ABC television on Monday they were unaware of his whereabouts and feared for his safety after receiving death threats.
Asked by interviewer Barbara Walters if his son would remain in hiding, Robert Zimmerman said, "If I was him, I would."
His mother, Gladys Zimmerman, described the moment she saw her son after the verdict. "I hugged him. I kissed him," she said. "And he said, 'Thank you, mom. I want to go home.'"
Ben Crump, a lawyer for Martin's divorced parents, Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, said the family would weigh its options regarding a wrongful death civil lawsuit. For now, they were still devastated by the verdict, he said.
"She cried, she prayed to God, and then she cried some more," Crump said of Fulton. "She said, 'I will not let this verdict define Trayvon. We will define our son Trayvon's legacy.' It was real inspiring."
The verdict triggered protests across the United States from people who said Zimmerman racially profiled Martin as a possible criminal and pursued him while armed with a loaded 9mm pistol.
Then on Sunday the Justice Department announced it would reopen its investigation into the case. It said prosecutors would determine whether any of the "limited" applicable civil rights laws had been violated, and whether the case met guidelines for bringing a federal case after a matter has been decided in state court.
By finding Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder, the Seminole County jury rejected the charge that Zimmerman acted with ill will, spite or hatred.
CNN also aired an interview with a crucial witness in the case, Rachel Jeantel, a friend of Martin's who was on the phone with him when the confrontation with Zimmerman began. Jeantel said the jury failed to comprehend that race was a factor and lacked an understanding of youth culture.
"They're white, well, one Hispanic, but she's stuck in the middle," Jeantel said. "They're old school. We're in a new school. My generation."
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Comments On Mar 28, 2014:Bright and look good. Seal them up with silicone
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Comments On Dec 02, 2013:Great for the trails!! Easy install and holds up great.
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Comments On May 12, 2013:bought a handful of these to replace some older lights that were falling off both of my Honda bikes. I put these lights on and even before I got on to a trail they broke by either hitting the trailer or by my leg as i got on the bike they are very ridged which would be good if the rubber was not so brittle. Both broke right at the bolt head. Very disappointed
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Comments On Jan 02, 2013:The short stalk on these is great. Keeps them tucked in close to the bike but far enough out to meet legal requirements for blinker spacing (check your local regulations). LED's are nice and bright and hold up well. I have noticed that one light started to cloud over from dust getting into the housing after several years of use. Make sure you get a LED blinker relay as well or they'll just stay on and won't blink. The Tusk unit works fine for this purpose.
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Comments On Nov 27, 2012:These turn signals are extremely bright. Good price, good product.
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Comments On Nov 08, 2012:The light is good and bright, it works as it should, but one of my signals absolutely fell apart as I was installing it. It was easy enough to fix but, the product is obviously weak and I doubt it will hold up well when my bike goes off road. We will see.
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Comments On Jun 08, 2011:Got these to replace the huge rear blinkers on KLR along with the Tusk handguard blinkers on front. These are tiny, lightweight, and super bright. You might have to change the connectors, but I expected that.
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Comments On May 21, 2011:I usually have great luck with the Tusk products but I am a bit disappointed with these. They are nice and bright, however, they are not sealed...the first wash, they fogged over (just the hose, not a pressure washer) and this will obviously break them down quickly. They also have an annoying buzz...as in you can hear it over the engine running kind of buzz. They were half the price of the competition, but in this case, I am still going to have to pay regular price for another brand.
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Comments On Mar 17, 2011:These are a great value for the money. They are very bright, the leads are long, and they are nice & compact. An added bonus not mentioned in the product description is that they have a flexible rubber stalk. NOTE: if you have a single turnsignal indicator light on your instrument panel (ie - not separate Right & Left indicators), you must install diodes in the indicator light circuit. If you don't, all 4 turnsignals will flash together, whichever way you push the turnsignal switch. You can do it yourself, or buy a kit. Also remember that you must use a special LED flasher relay (PN 1274960001).
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Comments On Jan 21, 2011:Very bright, much nicer than the factory signals on my dual sport. Picture shows clear signals but was shipped amber.
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Amounts received in respect of the services of a child shall be included in his gross income and not in the gross income of the parent, even though such amounts are not received by the child.
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and wife performeth these duties in their house, we may call it a college
of quietness. The house wherein these are neglected, we may term it a
--John Dod and Robert Cleaver, A Godly Form of Household Government
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Likewise, one should keep in mind that it is
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involving later marriage (men 26-27, women 23-24) with 10-15% never
marrying, while in Eastern Europe, men and women married younger and
almost all were married. In the same way, urban areas had more nuclear
families with higher fertility rates and more persons living alone.
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Product DescriptionThe Avid Elixir 5 Disc Brakes include everything you need for a complete setup. At 380g, these brakes are constructed from high efficiency materials that offer immense stopping power every time. Featuring an ambidextrous mount system, versatility is abund
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Date Reviewed: September 18, 2014
Strengths: NONE
Weaknesses: EVERYTHING, THEY ARE ABSOLUTE GARBAGE. CAME STANDARD ON MY GIANT TRANCE AND HAVE NEVER BEEN ANY GOOD. i have spent soooo much money on maintaining them. They nearly killed me the other day!!!!
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Date Reviewed: August 1, 2014
Strengths: I haven't really seen any yet.
Weaknesses: Locking of the caliper onto the rotor, no consistency whatsoever in their braking ability; they work really well on one ride....next ride I'm in the parking lot trying to bleed out pressure to relieve the caliper. Very squeeky.
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Date Reviewed: May 12, 2014
Strengths: solid build. stops my bike when I pull the lever.
Weaknesses: tool-less reach adjust knob is cheap/plastic and hard to turn. no pad contact adj on this model :( Lot of dead pull (amount the lever moves before pads make contact with rotor).
Not necessarily a weakness, but the bleeding procedure indicates to pull the plunger back to pull out air bubbles, but to be careful not to pull too far as to not pull the plunger out of the syringe. What I have found is that I would have to pull the plunger back to the point just before it would pull the plunger right out of the syringe. this is especially true at the lever.
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They may have sat around a while which would explain why I had quite a difficult time getting the rear brakes to work correctly until I realized that the pistons were sticking. After I massaged each one individually I was able to get them working fine. Also, when I bled them the old brake fluid was distinctly different color (darker) than the new.
Used only twice on trail so far but so far so good. Has made some noise braking at times but not all the time and never interferes with braking. Have used in both wet and dry conditions, mild temps. I'm looking forward to running these for a few years so if I find anything that differs significantly to what I wrote here today, I will post back.
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Duration Product Used: 1 week
Price Paid: $99.00
Purchased At: eBay
Similar Products Used: Juicy 5
Bike Setup: 2008 Trek Fuel EX 8
Date Reviewed: April 19, 2014
Strengths: none what so ever
Weaknesses: no modulation, won't hold a bleed long, squeal at slightest drop of water, pistons don't come out together.
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Date Reviewed: April 17, 2014
Strengths: None
Weaknesses: Performance, reliability
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However, mine have hardly ever worked. In the three years I've suffered through having these brakes, they've needed constant maintenance and adjustment, and I truly mean constant. As a write this, my LBS is installing Shimano brakes on my Trek Fuel, as I finally grew smart enough to replace these POS Avids. I will never use another Avid product again, as I've really just hated these things from the get-go. Save yourself some time, money, and a bunch of headaches, and steer clear of these.
Date Reviewed: January 15, 2014
Strengths: powerful, great lever feel, lightish, reasonable price
Weaknesses: pads don't retract enough to allow pads to clear and so calipers need adjustment too often. Sometimes pistons can stick so that as pads wear one side doesn't self adjust. Somehow fluid migrates to caliper so that when replacing worn pads, you can;t spread the pistons far enough back to fit the new ones. Often I need to release some fluid to get them in.
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Similar Products Used: shmano xt, avid juicy 3, bb7
Bike Setup: SS rigid, geared hardtail.
Date Reviewed: January 6, 2014
Strengths: Seem normal
Weaknesses: Drag to the point of lockup
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Date Reviewed: December 26, 2013
Strengths: None
Weaknesses: Broke on my first ride.
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Date Reviewed: November 11, 2013
Strengths: Works mostly just not reliably ,
Weaknesses: The Avid Elixir 5 brakes are junk my bike only has four months of riding and i have paid a bike shop to bleed and replace rear pads once .I have had to replace the pad four times this summer alone have to do it myself can't keep paying bike shop to do something this often . My LBS said after Avid redesigned these brakes they went to crap.
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Duration Product Used: 4 months
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlight 29 er RXC
Date Reviewed: November 4, 2013
Strengths: Cheap, good modulation, good power dry and wet
Weaknesses: None so far.
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I also have a set on my hardtail 29er that i got for 200. The only complaint was the rear brake locking up when hot 35C + out. Let a little fluid out of the bleed screw on the master and no problems since.
Both these are 2011 models, maybe the newer ones have quality control issues?
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Price Paid: $200.00
Purchased At: chain reaction
Similar Products Used: Hayes, shimano
Date Reviewed: September 25, 2013
Strengths: Better than no brakes at all.
Weaknesses: Design.
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Why does Specialized put such crappy brakes on such a good bike? I'll be replacing these as soon as I'm able.
Date Reviewed: September 8, 2013
Strengths: Price; modulation
Weaknesses: poor "staying" power
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I have had them checked, drained and re-filled twice under warranty.
Yesterday I went on a 4.5 hr ride with three ascents and 4 descents (not DH, it's not a gravity bike, but good quality single track) and by the mid-point of the third descent, I basically had no rear brake--could pull the lever right to the bar but at anything over 10-12 km/h speed, it did little to slow me.
Brake system was being given ample time to cool during the ascents as these took between 30 and 45 mins with hardly any need for brakes.
Went to a LBS after the ride and they inspected the brakes, and it looks as though the rear is basically "cooked". Not good considering the level the Elixers are aimed at and the type of riding I was doing: supposedly a perfect match.
Some Deore XTs are ordered and will be put on asap!
Date Reviewed: August 6, 2013
Strengths: Cheap
Weaknesses: The seal in the lever swells and the spring to retract is not strong enough to do so causing the brakes to lock. When this happened to me I was going downhill taking a hard right and it was my front brakes!!! CAN YOU SAY TICKED OFF! At first I though that I had just grabbed to much brake then I picked my bike up and hopped on realizing the brakes were locked.
Bottom Line:
Date Reviewed: August 1, 2013
Strengths: Awesome stopping power.
Weaknesses: None I have found yet.
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Similar Products Used: Juicy 3
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2013
Strengths: Price is right. Stops on a dime and minimal pad wear after constant abuse. Reliable and durable. Helpful lockout feature when removing wheels
Weaknesses: Levers a bit too stiff at times, sometimes too loose when adjusted
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Hey, so I thought that replacing the pads on my Elixir 5 brakes would be an easy job, but I just can't seem to push the pistons back far enough to get enough space between the pads. I'm using a big screwdriver to wedge the old pads apart just like the pinkbike video says. Maybe I need to get into ... Read More »
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Mr. Shinde said the two blasts took place within nearly 500 feet of each other, and that the bombs were placed on bicycles in a crowded market in the Dilsukhnagar neighborhood.
Federal Home Secretary R.K. Singh said that "when there are two blasts, it's obviously a terror attack."
The death toll is likely to go up because several people sustained critical injuries.
Indian medical staff treat the injured Thursday at the Omini hospital Kothapet in Hyderabad, after bombs shook the southern Indian city. AFP/Getty Images
A team of forensic experts from the National Security Guard—India's top counterterrorism commando force—and officials from the federal investigation bureau were on their way to the blast site.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh condemned the blasts, asking people to stay calm and directing federal authorities to give all possible help to Andhra Pradesh authorities.
"This is a dastardly attack. The guilty will not go unpunished," the prime minister said in a statement.
India has seen a series of terror attacks in recent years, most notably the 2008 attacks in Mumbai, the country's financial capital, that left more than 160 people dead.
Those attacks were carried out by terrorists from the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba organization.
This past August there were four blasts in the western city of Pune in which one person was injured.
Terror Attacks in India
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Dilsukhnagar, the neighborhood where Thursday's blasts occurred, is visited mostly by daily wage laborers and luggage loaders, and houses the Gaddiannaram fruit market, one of south India's largest. The area is also home to an interstate bus terminal.
Police officials in Hyderabad, who confirmed that 12 people died, said they have yet to determine the cause of Thursday's explosions and declined to say who they suspected carried out the attacks.
In August 2007, two explosions set off by terrorists killed 42 people in Hyderabad in an attack Indian authorities blamed on terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Bangladesh-based Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami.
A Google India spokeswoman said Thursday that the company's employees in Hyderabad were safe. "We have temporarily suspended transport drops to that area. We are monitoring the situation," she added.
The Hyderabad office is one of Google's largest facilities in India.
—Mukesh Jagota and Dhanya Ann Thoppil contributed to this article.
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There has not been alot of stability recently in the high school coaching ranks. Just in the last few weeks we have seen Pat Galligan and Melissa Yuska step down as girls basketball coaches at Wausau West and Merrill. Now Wausau East will be looking for an new girls hoops coach as well. Andy Meyer is stepping down after five years at the helm. The East girls program has struggled to win games for years. They havent won a Valley game in four years and finished 1-21 this season. Coach Meyer says he is not leaving because of the losing and I believe him when he says he just wants to do other stuff. But running a high school program is a grind even when you win and to go through all of the effort and devote so much time to a program and not win a few once in awhile has to be draining. You take away the positives where you can find them...watching your players improve ...watching them exel in the classroom...competing hard all the time while knowing they are the underdog. The Lumberjacks have some talented girls coming back next season and whoever tales over this program will not find the cupboard bare. Perhaps a young coach just starting out to put his or her imprint on the program right from the start?
It will be another busy spring for East athletic director Greg Harvey. Not only will he have to re-schedule numerous baseball and softball games becuase of weather but now he has to search for both a girls BB and a football coach. Scott Mallien stepped down a couple of weeks ago and will move back to the Green Bay area at the end of the school year.
More major league pitchers left games with injuries yesterday. The spate of arm problems this spring has to be troubling for the powers that be in major league baseball. And nobody seems to know whats causing it. So far the Brewers have been lucky and avoided any serious injuries to their staff. The Brewers will be back at it today in Philly..pre game at 2pm on WSAU.
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In Greece.....I felt really 'ripped off' because I only got to spend 3 hours in Santorini and I wished I had 3 days....or more....
Everyone told me how amazing Alaska is.....so that was good. Here's my assessment:
A cruise is really great if you want serious relaxing time.....depending on the cruise. There are 2 ways to cruise.
1. Book the cruise and walk around the cities where it stops yourself or book small excursions. Very relaxing.....then back to the ship for more relaxing time.
2. Plan to spend another ton of money on amazing excursions that are going to take you to the depths of your stop and/or do things like helicopter rides to glaciers, floatplanes, train-rides to the Yukon....all sorts of adventures...but lots of additional money. By the time you finish your adventure of the day....you are pooped and go back to the ship.
I've never spent the ton of additional money. I think the people that do - have a pretty amazing time....if they like that type of stuff.... I've always been on the 'cheap' side of booking excursions....and the real 'let-down' to me is that the stops are usually full of tourist-trap shops and that is ALL! There is usually not much to see on your own.....and to me that is a serious rip-off. Why would I think that stopping in THREE different Alaskan cities and there would be NOTHING except tourist-trap shops??
So....again, if you don't really care about seeing much....there are benefits to a cruise vacation.
Good things: You don't have to think about money at all! You get to eat in nice restaurants all day long...get waited on hand and foot....and not think about money. The crew works soo hard and you feel pretty great about all that they do for you....your room is spotless 3 times a day.....you can get room service for meals anytime you want.....we ordered breakfast IN most mornings which was great!
I love the entertainment.....big shows at night.....and smaller music throughout the day....jazz quartets, a capella singing group, guitar players with vocals....I like all the music. Other assorted classes can be fun....napkin folding, iPad hints, watermelon carving demo, and all that stuff....just fun.......and there was a Naturalist who spoke to us a few times a day who was UNREAL. I was captured even if I didn't care about what he was talking about!
I found a million comfy chairs looking out at the water where I could sit and read or talk...or visit...or listen to music.....so that was great.
But....things I am NOT interested in are: casino, drinking, trivia, newlywed game, and that type of stuff. I don't fault anyone who loves that stuff. I happen to know no trivia! But some people love trivia and bingo.....
WORST PART for me: Having to wear the TransScop patch. UGH!!! If I could tell you much torture it was.....it was horrible. I hate it. I have gotten seasick and carsick since I was a little kid so I am not willing to take a chance. It is HORRRRIBLE but works amazingly well!!!! Haha! I was so dried out that I could barely breathe or speak....if I didn't have water with me....I might have died.....But.....I never felt queasy even for a second......
More good things: I loved having a patio/balcony....opening the doors and just staring at the water or the glaciers, etc. It was amazing....but costs extra, of course. In this case....double. Also....my roommate and I were so much alike....we talked to everyone and met sooo many interesting people. We'll never see them again....but we had a blast getting to know so many people.... Not many people are like that but I think the people we talked to really loved talking to us, too....it's just most people won't stir up a convo with a stranger like we did!! We also got to know some of the entertainers which was fun. Most people think they are 'gods' and are scared of them! Not us!!
So.....would I go again? Probably. I might try Bonine next time. But, I would NOT go on a cruise with one person who didn't want to do the same types of things..... I was LUCKY with my travel-buddy! {{It was also really fun when I cruised with 12 people --- when I booked a cruise for the teachers in my school...so a group of people is great because no matter I went on the ship....I ran into someone from our group.....}} There were LOTS of honeymooners on our cruise....and that was nice to see..... This cruise had very few kids....and I also liked that. Almost NO teenagers.....! They want the beach.....
Also: This was my first cruise on an upscale ship - Celebrity Infinity. My previous cruises were on Carnival and an ethnic Greek cruiseline. NO COMPARISON!!! An upscale ship is worth every penny. The ship was beautiful and clean....and the food was far superior. I got us upgraded numerous times to AquaClass so we had a 'specialty restaurant' that we were entitled to eat in.....only people in AquaClass could eat in BLU where we ate...and it was beautiful and nice. We also got a larger stateroom and larger balcony....and a deluxe bathroom and shower. Yes! Nice amenities. I liked these....some people don't care. I have one friend who cruises all the time and always books the cheapest inside stateroom and says it's just fine....for a lot less money. Different strokes for different folks. I could do that, too...and travel more....but it sure was nice having the deluxe accomodations!
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Shooting Stars is a hip hop and contemporary dance class taught by mother-and-daughter team of Ahriana and LaConteau Merryweather. The classes are for boys and girls ages 5-12 and will be taking place on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Q: What types of skills are you looking for at the Shooting Stars auditon on April 10?
Ahri: During auditions, we are looking for personality and tenacity. You do not have to already know how to dance but you must be eager to learn.
Q: I hear that you will be working with a theme this session. Can you tell us what the theme is, and how you decided on it?
Ahri: The theme is a hip-hop version of The Wiz because that's one of our favorite family movies and we wanted to share it with a new generation in a new way. If you are coming to tryouts and haven't seen The Wiz yet, you should watch it to get an idea of the kinds of songs and style we are going to have for this recital.
Q: What is the best and most challenging part of teaching a dance class?
Ahri: The best part of the class is making new friends, teaching the art of hip hop, and I LOVE TO DANCE. The most challenging part is getting students to focus, maintaining attendance and preparing for the shows.
In her spare time, Ahri finds worms for her turtle Bobo; plays with her dogs Sugar, Rusty, and King; dances; sings; and reads.


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Patty Mills will play with the Melbourne Tigers while the NBA lockout is in place. Picture: Fiona Hamilton Herald Sun
MELBOURNE Tigers will confirm one of the NBL's greatest recruiting coups with the signing of Boomers guard Patty Mills.
Coming off two seasons with the Portland Trailblazers, free-agent Mills is available to the Tigers because of the NBA lockout that could cancel the season.
While Mills has an offer on the table from Portland and likely will return to the NBA if the lockout ends, the Tigers are keen meanwhile to cash in on the availability of the lightning fast guard.
No official comment was available from the Tigers, but they have scheduled a media conference for a significant announcement at 11am today.
It is believed the deal has been in the works for some time - while Mills has been subject to European offers, Basketball Australia declared it would help NBL clubs sign Mills.
The Tigers had their 10-man roster set, so they may need to reshuffle personnel to allow Mills to meet the salary cap and player points limits.
One of the few indigenous Australians to have played in the NBA and for the Boomers at an Olympic Games, Mills will give the Tigers an edge on and off the court.
With his speed and scoring ability, Mills may be unguardable for some defenders, while his appeal is sure to increase crowds.
Melbourne fans will get their first look at Mills on September 7 when he leads the Boomers in Game 1 of the Olympic qualifying series against New Zealand at The Cage.
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Find the perfect printable for your preschooler
Learn about the animals and places Linny, Ming-Ming, and Tuck visited on their Indian adventure.
The race is on! Help Nick Jr. pals collect party favors in time for the fiesta
Help Dora's friends make it to the fiesta in time & get your own charm bracelet
Fruit is on the loose in Gina's kitchen! Help Wally collect the runaway produce
Help Marshall save the turtles and fly with Skye to Chickaletta's rescue!
Get groovy with colors & glitter to create unique designs in this mess-free game
Help Dora and her new friends get ready for tonight's big concert in Playa Verde
Create sticker scenes with the pups and their new gear!
The Team needs your help! Round up the bad guys and get your own UmiCops badge
Get great ideas on hosting a Nick Jr. themed birthday bash!


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Centro Cultural Recreativo los Orishas
Situated in the hotbed of Havana's Santería community, this funky bar-restaurant hosts live rumba music at weekends, including regular visits from the Conjunto Folklórico Nacional.
Situated in the hotbed of Havana's Santería community, this funky bar-restaurant hosts live rumba music at weekends, including regular visits from the Conjunto Folklórico Nacional.
On paper a humble Palmares restaurant, but in reality a rip-roaring culinary extravaganza, El Aljibe has been delighting both Cuban and foreign diplomatic taste buds for years.
Keep it simple. The secret at new paladar Dona Eutemia is there is no secret. Just serve decent-sized portions of incredibly tasty Cuban food (the ropa vieja – shredded beef – and minced beef picadillo both deserve mentions) from a pretty spot next to the cathedral and charge highly reasonable prices. The rest is history – or it soon will be.
A visit to Parque Lenin can be combined with a trip to ExpoCuba at Calabazar on the Carretera del Rocío in Arroyo Naranjo, 3km south of Las Ruinas restaurant.
Paladar Calle 10 is situated in – ur – Calle 10 in the 'posh' Miramar neighborhood and, while the name might be a little unimaginative, the food certainly isn't. Set up barbecue-style in the owner's back garden, the alfresco seating is arranged under an attractive thatched canopy and the printed menu is both varied and adventurous.
This place is often touted as one of Havana's best private restaurants, and although the food might be tasty, the windowless interior combined with the preponderance of after-dinner smokers can leave your meal tasting more like nicotine than comida criolla .
One of Havana's tallest and most talked-about restaurants is perched high above downtown Vedado atop the skyline-hogging Focsa building.
Havana gets swanky at this memorable restaurant set in an elegant converted colonial mansion in the leafy neighborhood of Flores. Dine inside in one of a handful of beautifully furnished rooms, or outside on a glorious garden patio – it doesn't matter. The point is the food.
A homely old-style paladar that'll make you feel more like a guest at a house party than a dollar sign in a restaurant.
Once considered (along with El Aljibe) to be one of Havana's finest government-run restaurants, El Tocororo has lost ground to its competitors in recent years and is often criticized for being overpriced.
A mediocre menu, but with a top-class location, La Mina graces a scenic corner of Plaza de Armas, meaning every tourist in Havana walks past it at some point.
Fidel Castro, Jane Fonda, Jack Nicholson, Jimmy Carter, Hugo Chávez; executive chef, Erasmo, has cooked for a who's who of celebrity 'lefties.' Joining the culinary revolution, he's recently chucked his hat in the paladar ring, opening a restaurant in gorgeous colonial digs just off Calle Oficios.


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