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Four drunken drivers were among three dozen motorists stopped for various offenses during a weekend OWI enforcement action, Brookfield police said Monday.
From about 9:15 p.m. Friday to 1:15 a.m. Saturday, police arrested four drunken drivers, including a 49-year-old Germantown man who was injured in a motorcycle crash about 9:45 p.m., police said.
Arrested were:
- A 42-year-old Pewaukee woman for her third OWI, at 9:21 p.m. Friday.
- The Germantown injured motorcyclist for his first OWI.
- A 30-year-old West Allis woman for her first OWI, at 12:17 a.m. Saturday.
- A 21-year-old Brookfield man for his first OWI, at 1:14 a.m. Saturday.
"Obviously, this problem is not going away any time soon," Brookfield Police Capt. Phil Horter said.
"We will continue to aggressively attack this issue with on-duty personnel and utilizing additional personnel with grant funding provided to us from the WI DOT/BOTS (Wisconsin Department of Transportation Bureau of Traffic Safety) in partnership with the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)," Horter said.
"These arrests ... were a combination of on-duty personnel and additional personnel brought in to combat this issue utilizing grant funding," he said.
Police also issued warnings to two motorists for speeding, three motorists for registration problems, a dozen motorists for equipment issues and 15 motorists for minor moving violations and having no front license plate.

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So if you are having a party that a disco ball would fit into the decor and the festivities also include a pinata why not combine the two and make a disco ball pinata. See how to make a disco ball pinata over at the blog Tikkido.
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I have to admit that until now I have been a self confessed hater of chick lit. The only chick lit I have ever read and enjoyed is the shopaholic books and even I can admit that, actually, they are pretty crap.
I'd been struggling a bit with Fortress Besieged and we needed to go on a break. P.S. I Love You had been sat on my desk on the top of my 'I'm never going to read these books so they need to go to a car boot sale' pile, staring at me, for ages. So I gave in to it's cute polka dot cover and decided to give it a go. I wanted to watch the film and my usual rule is read the book first so why break the tradition?
As much as it pains me to say this ............. I actually enjoyed it.............. ouch that hurt! It was cute and fun and very nearly (I said nearly!) made me shed a tear.
It made me want to go out on a big night with my girlfriends, go on holiday with them and have loads of girly fun! Oh dear what's happening to me!
Jokes aside, if you want a book that is easy to read, fun and heart-warming all at the same time then this is for you. I have the film lined up on my blockbuster list as we speak!
You never know maybe there will be a few more chick lit reviews coming from me in the future. Maybe not anytime soon though!
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RALEIGH — As the number of road races in the city continues to grow, some events could get run off the streets under a new policy aimed at keeping weekend traffic detours under control.
Raleigh City Council on Tuesday approved rules that cap the number of marathons, races and parades that force street closings at 100 events per year. Event organizers also will pay a $100 application fee to cover administrative costs such as researching proposed routes and detouring public buses.
With more than 80 events already on the calendar for the next year, Raleigh will soon hit the new cap. That worries the running community.
Bruce Bokish, owner of Precision Race, says nonprofits could lose a popular fundraising option.
I get an incredible number of requests from organizations that want to organize a race and raise money for their cause, he said.
With the cap looming, leaders plan to steer smaller races to city parks, where theyll establish several certified 5K courses that dont use streets. Locations could include the Dorothea Dix campus and Walnut Creek Park in Southeast Raleigh.
But Bokish said runners prefer the variety of scenery that road races offer. If you force more and more races to use the same standardized course, theres nothing interesting about it anymore, he said.
Residents and businesses around popular race courses such as Hillsborough Street have argued that they need the streets, too.
Brenda Jeffries lives in an apartment complex for seniors near the corner of Hillsborough and St. Marys streets. As a resident, I cannot tell you how many times weve been inconvenienced by numerous road races, she said, adding that she and her neighbors rely on city buses that skip their stop on race days.
Jeffries suggested that the city also cap how many races take place on an individual street something thats not in the new policy.
Businesses are impacted by frequent Hillsborough Street closures, too. Marshall Stewart runs the weekly Raleigh Flea Market at the State Fairgrounds, and he sees attendance drop when the road closes.
It just kills our business, he said. People are confused about how to get there.
The new policy also doesnt address another complaint: local races getting bumped from the schedule by a bigger event with national prestige. Some race organizers were upset that the City Council approved prime routes for the Rock n Roll Marathon Series and Ironman Triathlon effectively canceling local races scheduled for the same dates. The council can still schedule an economic development event at any time, assistant city manager Dan Howe said.
But established local events could reserve their date for up to three years an assurance several races need to secure major sponsorships. First-time races could reserve the same date the following year once obligations to the city are met.
Organizers successfully blocked a proposed $350-per-mile fee to race on Raleighs greenways. The council agreed Tuesday to drop the fee at least for the next year and absorb the estimated $10,000 to $12,000 to get the trails mowed and ready for race day.
I dont think you should target nonprofit races and say, you have to pick up the maintenance that needs to occur anyway, Councilman Thomas Crowder said.
The final policy was a compromise, and Howe noted that neither side got everything it wanted. This is a balancing act, he said.
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Members of the boards of directors of the town's ambulance corps showed solidarity at the Southampton Town Board work session on Friday when they asked the board to help them to save taxpayers some money.
"There's a million dollars out there," said Ronnie Hintze, of Flanders-Northampton Volunteer Ambulance.
His proposal, backed up by Sarah Floege, also a board member of Flanders Ambulance, and Bill Sommer, a member of the board of the , was to have the town switch to a "third-party payer," a company contracted by the town to collect payment for ambulance services from the insurance companies of the patients.
This way, they argued, rather than tax dollars paying for first responder services, insurance companies would.
Under the proposed plan, uninsured people would still be cared for and not receive a bill. But those with insurance policies would have their insurance companies reimburse the town for the ambulance services.
With this system, Hintze said, his ambulance company's budget would be cut between one quarter and one third.
Hintze added all of Nassau County uses a third-party payer system, as do Upstate special taxing districts, like volunteer ambulance corps and volunteer fire departments. He said Southampton used to, but the town board voted to discontinue it.
Members of the town board were interested in the suggestion and questioned the willingness of other fire departments and ambulance corps to join together, given past resistance to the idea.
At this stage, the ambulance companies are submitting budgets for next year with no increases. They are avoiding a major expense this year by having the town borrow to pay over time for upgrades to their radio systems that are required by the FCC.
The town must submit its preliminary budget by Friday and is facing a $5.1 million shortfall, town Supervisor Anna Throne-Holst said. The budget is further complicated by recent legislation passed in Albany restricting an increase in the tax levy to 2 percent. Further, the legislation is "murky," Throne-Holst said, about whether special taxing districts are included in the town's cap, or have one of their own.
Scott Johnson, the executive director of , presented the board with the organization's 2011-12 budget, which calls for $946,758 in spending. SYS is working to be self-sufficient, he said, using fundraisers and income generated by camps, classes and rental fees.
At the next town board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m., the board will hear from the public on three proposals: reducing the of the zoning board of appeals and the planning board from seven to five, and on changing the code regarding petitioning for the designation of a ; it would now require 20 percent of residents in an area to agree, instead of 100 percent.


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What goes up, must come down – so why not make it fun to watch?
That seems to be the motto of Dykon Blasting Corp., the demolition firm in charge of the massive implosion of Orlando's Amway Arena on Sunday. After packing over 500 pounds of dynamite charges throughout the complex, experts set off a series of impressive explosion that reduced the former home of the Orlando Magic to a pile of rubble in seconds.
Demolition crews had considered a slightly less exhilarating takedown of the arena because of important underground water pipes, but after probable public outcry, the firm decided to pad the area above the piping and proceed with a traditional implosion method, with blasts offset as to prevent a damaging air blast from forming and exploding windows on nearby buildings.
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The O-Rena, as it was affectionately termed, cost nearly $102 million to build, but served the city for over two decades. Its blasted innards will be recycled into the City's upcoming Creative Village, a 68-acre site set to house tech startups as well as educational and residential facilities.
The demolition team smartly used shock tubes and detonation cord – as opposed to traditional electrical detonators – to reduce the risk of one of the region's lightning storms from kicking off the show early. Check out the free fall below.


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TOWN OF RUSSELL, Wis. (AP) -- The Sheboygan County Sheriff's Office is investigating a drowning in the Town of Russell.
Sgt. Brad Jorsch says it was reported at 3 p.m. Sunday and happened in a pond near a residence. He says no additional information will be released until Monday morning.
The name of the victim has not been released pending notification of family.
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Fridley police aided in the search for a robbery suspect or suspects early Wednesday morning in Columbia Heights.
Officer Joe Pikala of the Columbia Heights Police Department said police were responding to a report of a robbery of a person in the 3900 block of Peters Place NE.
Pikala said the case remains under investigation and couldn't comment further, although he did confirm that a police K9 unit was involved in the search, which he said lasted about an hour.
The Anoka County Sheriff's Office also assisted the Columbia Heights Police Department.
Columbia Heights police created a perimeter shortly after 12:30 a.m., as reported at the Police Clips Facebook page, starting at the 1000 block of Peters Place. (Peters Place is a short, bending residential road that has sections of both 1000 and 3900 street addresses.)
A Columbia Heights officer at the perimeter in an unmarked squad car on Reservoir Boulevard NE told Patch shortly after 1 a.m., "We're looking for a suspect in the area. ... The perimeter is moving." He could not provide further information.
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An officer stated on the police scanner that the suspect's shoe has a "half moon, half circle on the arch." (There is snow on the ground in many places where shoes leave tracks.)
According to the police scanner, one officer checked the garage and alley in the 3800 block of Tyler Street NE and called that address clear at 1:23 a.m. "We're really not picking anything up in any direction," the officer stated on the scanner. The perimeter was called off and broken down at 1:25 a.m.


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Imagine being American runner Manteo Mitchell last Thursday, when he heard something snap in the middle of his 4×400 meter Olympic relay preliminaries—and finished the race on a broken leg. Imagine how a first-time athlete at the Olympics learns to deal with having the expectations of an entire country weighing on their shoulders. Imagine being Canadian triathlete Simon Whitfield, finishing his stellar Olympic career by breaking his collarbone in a freak cycling accident mid-race.
For most of us, the mental pressure faced by Olympians is as unimaginable as the physical demands.
What does it take mentally to continue focusing on a race – or a career – when faced with the agony of pain, self-doubt and even broken bones?
Some would say it simply takes grit. But psychological research provides much more sophisticated insight into what kind of mental state an athlete needs to succeed.
Wilfrid Laurier University Kinesiology researcher Kim Dawson helps some of Canada's fastest runners develop the right kinds of mental strength. Four people she coaches are competing for Team Canada at the London Olympics: Marathoners Eric Gillis and Reid Coolsaet, steeplechaser Alex Genest, and Hilary Stellingwerff, who competes in the 1500-metre event.
Pouring her twenty years of research on sports psychology into her coaching, she shows athletes how their minds can affect their bodies' potential.
"It doesn't matter how strong their biomechanics are," Dawson says, "If their minds are working against them, they're just not going to do as well."
Athletes have to conquer mental hurdles as well as physical ones.
"You have to remember that most of our athletes in Canada toil in obscurity, and then all of a sudden they're thrust into the media and get a lot of attention," Dawson says. "To keep focus in the games in terms of all the chaos that's going around at the village, the timing of your event – it's all different."
Dawson's takes a structured approach to understanding the nexus of thought, emotion and physical performance in sport. Through this knowledge and one-on-one training, she has taught her runners to use cognitive restructuring and "trigger words" during a race to saturate their minds with positive messaging.
Dawson's runners break a race into thirds, with different cue or 'kick' words for each section. The first third of the race includes words like "control," "pace," "set," and "easy." In the middle of the run they use "hold it," "now," and "you're fine." To finish she encourages very powerful words such as "let it rip" and "fly."
Dawson also helps runners interpret what's happening in their bodies – even helping them use physical pain to their advantage.
"I'm trying to get them to interpret pain as really valuable feedback," she says. "The stimuli are going to be the same, but it's the perception and interpretation of it that they can learn to control."
Manteo Mitchell was asked what was running through his mind once he felt the snap in his leg, he said, "Faith, focus, finish. Faith, focus, finish. That's the only thing I could say to myself." While he does not train with Dawson, he does exemplify how powerful the mind can be in a physical challenge.
Stories such at Mitchell's and research such as Dawson's are both reminders that as impressive as Olympians might be physically, we can be equally impressed with the sheer force of what is happening in their minds.
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Delegate Peter Farrell (R-56th) toured Louisa County schools Monday. The Delegate also presented a special award to the Louisa County High School turf management class.
The Louisa County Lions received top honors nationally for their turf football field. The class that manages the grounds won the 2011 Schools and Parks Football Field of the Year Award.
Del. Farrell presented the class with a framed commending resolution from the Virginia General Assembly.


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The City of Kansas City, Mo., Regulated Industries Division of the Neighborhood and Community Services Department and the managing officer of Crescent Hotel have agreed to a 30-day suspension of the hotel's liquor license. Crescent Hotel is located at 5701 Longview Road.
The suspension is from Feb. 8 at 6 a.m. to March 10 at 3 a.m. The suspension is the result of a homicide occurring on the premises. Crescent Hotel also was recently placed on a six-month probationary period due to numerous calls to police for service, acts of violence, prostitution and drug sales that have occurred on the premises. Along with serving the suspension, Crescent Hotel will be required to obtain the consent from a majority of all eligible neighboring property owners to retain their liquor license. During the suspension, the business will remain open but alcoholic beverages will not be sold.
As a condition of the suspension, the managing officer of Crescent Hotel has agreed to provide education, training and instruction to their employees about City ordinances.
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USDA says furloughs not expected
Monday - 5/6/2013, 3:57pm EDT
Furloughs at the Agriculture Department are looking increasingly unlikely following Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's request to shift funding and the department's ongoing efforts to find alternative cost savings.
A USDA spokeswoman confirmed last week that the department wouldn't have to furlough employees in either the Farm Service Agency or the department's Rural Development division.
"At this point we do not expect furloughs at USDA," the spokeswoman said.
Officials at the Farm Service Agency froze hiring and ordered cuts to discretionary spending, such as operating expenses and contract spending, the spokeswoman confirmed.
Vilsack used what is known as interchange transfer authority — which allows the head of agency to shift as much as 7 percent of spending among certain accounts, with congressional approval — to avoid furloughs in the department's Rural Development division
Overall, USDA was on the hook for $2 billion in sequestration cuts, with about two-thirds coming from discretionary spending.
Earlier this year, Congress approved a 2013 appropriations bill that averted furloughs at the Food Safety and Inspection Service. Otherwise, food inspectors would have faced 11 furlough days.
Just a few months ago, USDA officials had warned sequestration-furloughs would likely affect a third of the department's workforce.
USDA has cut more than $828 million from its bottom line since 2009, which the agency said, put it in a better position to implement the sequestration cuts.
(Web editor Michael O'Connell contributed to the reporting of this story.)
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There have been some grumblings on the net amongst net grumblers about Soulja swagger jacking some of the hipper underground Memphis rap revivalists to emerge this year's "Kingpin Beezy." Let it go, grumblers. Soulja might not be the most innovative rapper on the planet, but anytime he (or anybody) wants to unearth a Kingpin Skinny Pimp beat and give it a second life then that is his (or their) god given right. You can't own a style that you yourself borrowed.
In other news Soulja is planning to release a tape produced entirely by Young L, who is a genius.


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Jan 6 2010 - The LifeBook N570 is a very different laptop from Fujitsu's typical lineup because it is so big. Even though it uses a large 18.4-inch display, it is one of the lightest laptops to use such a display. Still, this is not as easy to carry around as a 17-inch laptop. Performance is strong with the system thanks to the higher clock speed Intel Core i7-620M dual core processor. It lags behind quad core models in tasks such as video editing but it does quite well at applications that aren't optimized for extra cores. The 4GB of memory is standard of most laptops and helps it run things smoothly.
Storage features on the LifeBook NH570 are a bit disappointing considering the $1400 price tag. It comes with a fairly average 500GB capacity hard drive but it spins at the more sedate 5400rpm rate that does impact performance compared to others than use 7200rpm. A bigger let down comes from the dual-layer DVD burner rather than using a Blu-ray compatible drive. Sure it can playback and record CDs or DVDs but missing out on playing HD movies on the go even though many similarly priced laptops are now offering this.
The 18.4-inch display is probably one of the weakest aspect of the LifeBook NH570. For being so large, it falls short of a true 1080p HD display by only reaching a maximum 1680x945 resolution. In addition, the color and brightness just aren't as good as some of the other laptops out there. One nice aspect of display though is an anti-glare coating that does help reduce glare and reflections. Driving the graphics is an older NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M graphics processor with 1GB of memory. It does not support Direct X 11 graphics and is better suited for HD media and casual PC gaming. Some older games will run smoothly at the maximum resolution but most will require reduced settings.
Many companies have switched over to isolated keyboard designed but Fujitsu keeps a more traditional design. Thanks to the large size of the laptop, it comes with a full sized keyboard that includes a numeric keypad. One really nice touch from Fujitsu is the keyboard is spill resistant making small splashes of coffee or soda a non-issue for destroying your laptop. The trackpad is a fairly large size although off center from the spacebar. It also uses split buttons which is a nice change from the rocker bar used by many companies. Another unique feature to the laptop is a dust filter on the bottom of the laptop that can help extend the life of the laptop provided users remember to periodically clean it.
Unlike most laptops, Fujitsu does ship the LifeBook NH570 with a larger eight cell battery with a 5200mAh capacity rating. It isn't as high capacity as some but does give it a bit more running time than most. In DVD playback tests, it yield just over two hours of running time before going into standby mode. While not as long as some smaller laptops this is above average for desktop replacements.


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Filming of a reality show in a West Virginia coal mine has ended without accident or injury, but federal inspectors did cite the owner for 19 safety violations over three months.
Cobalt Coal Corp. is working with producer Thom Beers on "Coal," a Spike TV series set to premiere at 10 p.m. March 30.
Nine more one-hour episodes will air each Wednesday.
Filming at the Westchester mine in McDowell County started November 9 and finished January 21.
During that time, the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration cited the company for 19 violations. About half were considered significant and substantial, or likely to cause injury.
Chief Executive Mike Crowder says that's below the industry norm.
He says he welcomes inspections because he's committed to running a safe mine.
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I really don't know what I believe about the afterlife. Ever since I gave up the idea of an eternal hell, I've found myself able to embrace many different theories with some comfort. As a Christian, though, I find particular comfort in the idea of a future Kingdom of God. I am inspired and energized by the hope against hope that what's next is some kind of Kingdom ruled by a Love and by a just God. However, this idea has a lot of baggage surrounding it--mainly the idea that anyone who isn't … [Read more...]
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The New Movement will be running two summer sessions of it's signature improv intensive, Training Camp.
Held in conjunction with TNM's massive summer comedy festival, The Megaphone Marathons, this edition of Training Camp takes place in two cities Austin (Jul 14-18) and New Orleans (Jul 21-25). It will be our most comprehensive yet: study all day, perform every night, and take the stage at our comedy festival.
What if improvisors trained like athletes? What if there were a gym for improvisors – a space where you could get the type of individual attention, level of challenge, and exceptional amount of reps you need to make you sweat as a performer? That place exists. It's called Training Camp. With locations in Austin and New Orleans, The New Movement's Training Camp program offers rigorous performance-based improv intensives with sessions every summer, winter, and spring.
Training camp is for the improvisor with the heart and drive of an athlete. We seek the type of improvisor who never stops pushing, who watches shows with an eye for every single detail and move, who craves more practice, more stage time, and more challenge. If this sounds like you – whether you're a newbie or an old pro – we invite you to take part in our next session. Spend your days learning and exploring a badass city, spend your nights performing in shows before paying audiences, and return to your home troupe a finely tuned improv athlete with the skills needed to take your game to the next level.
We believe that you learn best by doing. Training Camp takes the rigorous TNM curriculum – heavy on character, game, patterns, and devices – and packs it into an improv bootcamp designed to give participants an exceptional (almost absurd) amount of scene work.
We believe that you need more time in front of real audiences. Rather than waiting for one recital show at the end of the week, Training Camp requires participants to perform every night in front of paying audiences.
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Survey: Biologists Say 'No' on GMO Labels Proposition 37
Letter: School Districts Urge Parent Support on Propositions 30/38
Poll: Who Won the Final Presidential Debate?
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Insurance Industry-Backed Proposition on California Ballot
Larry King Moderates Third-Party Presidential Debate Tuesday
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The team at Orange knows how to work hard but we also know how to have a good time! After a super busy and successful holiday season, we took a trip out to Tahoe to catch up with each other and get some fresh air. Naturally, there were cameras in every hand along with beers, good food, and firewood. Almost burnt the cabin down at one point, whoops.
As we grow as a team and a company, we really never lose sight of the way we work together to make up one solid entity. We value the fact that each person brings different talent, knowledge, and perspectives to the table…and that is a big part of what makes Orange one of a kind!


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Soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard's 109th Field Artillery recently presented a Certificate of Appreciation to students in the machine trades class at Wilkes-Barre Area Career and Technical Center for their work in producing safety gauges for howitzers. At the presentation, from left: SSG Christopher O'Day, HQ, 109th; Nathan Werts; Shane Pruce; Eddie Whitebread; Mike Pac, machine trades instructor; and SSG Christopher Keen, A Battery, 109th.
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Bauer Consumer Media
9 Employee Reviews (View Most Recent)
"Started off well, great people, but lack of drive from the top is limiting the possibilities the company has"
Pros – On the whole the people are great, hard working & show passion for what they do. As a company, the brands are well established & prominent which looks good on your CV, it's fast moving which keeps things fresh & occasionally you can spot a celebrity on the office!
Cons – Although it's fast moving, the company lacks ambition sometimes in what it does. It lacks drive, direction & communication from above in a very competitive market.
Advice to Senior Management – My advice would be to listen & trust what your skilled & experienced employees are telling you
"Demotivating experience with constant budget cuts and redundancies hovering over"
I worked at Bauer Consumer Media
Pros: There are some fantastic brands in the Bauer portfolio and to work on them is great for the CV as many of the titles are… Cons: The management are constantly under pressure to cut costs and therefore budgets and staff as newstand magazines sales continue to fall. However rather than… Advice to Senior Management: Constantly degrading the quality of the magazines will of course… No, I would not recommend this company to a friend More
"Not so Active Peterborough"
I have been working at Bauer Consumer Media
Pros: There are no real consequences for your actions, so it doesn't… Cons: Highly political run by people who have been in the busines for years and years and… Advice to Senior Management: Compare Bauer to organisations other than EMAP to get a bench mark for standards & areas for improvement. Look at the broad base of companies… No, I would not recommend this company to a friend More


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If the way to a man's (or a woman's, for that matter) heart is through their stomach, then we've got you covered. For Valentine's Day, here are the best foodie-focused gifts and the most romantic recipes to prepare.
Aphrodisiac Foods - And the Tools to Prepare Them
It's no secret that certain foods have a certain power to put folks in the mood for love. But it won't help you too much if you don't have the tools for properly preparing them. Here are some of the most popular aphrodisiac foods, and the equipment that can help you prepare them.
Valentine's Day Gifts for Cooks
Recipe: Napoleons of Wild Mushrooms and Roasted Tomato
Recipe: Crepes with Salmon, Arugula and Yogurt Sauce
There's something inherently special about a meal involving crepes, perhaps because the delicate little package has an element of surprise... what's inside? You can make much of this recipe ahead of time, and then simply reheat the filling and the crepes just before serving.
Recipe: Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze
Recipe: Ginger-Cardamom Creme Brulee
There's something so sensual about creme brulee: the contrast of the cool custard and the still-warm sugary crust, the juxtaposition of creamy and crunchy. And this version has warming spices of ginger and cardamom against the mellow richness of the cream. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time; just brulee or broil the sugar crust right before you serve it.


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Now that Peyton Manning has apparently snubbed the Seahawks -- they lifted their skirt and he didn't even peek -- the question is: Which free agent should emerge first on Seattle's radar? The Seahawks, with the luxury of $30 million in cap space, need a quarterback and a pass rusher, and another offensive lineman wouldn't hurt, either. Here are five they may target other than their own unrestricted free agents:
MATT FLYNN, QB, Green Bay: Backing up MVP Aaron Rodgers last year, Flynn made just two starts and dazzled in both (his only career starts), throwing nine touchdowns. In his second start, Flynn threw for 480 yards and six touchdowns. While he doesn't have a lot of experience, he's only 26 with tremendous upside. Flynn came out of Louisiana State. Seahawks GM John Schneider worked for Green Bay when the Packers drafted Flynn.
- Why the Seahawks would sign him: They need an upgrade at QB and this could provide a long-term solution to the most important position.
- Why the Seahawks wouldn't sign him: Inexperience, cost.
- Why the Seahawks would sign him: They need an elite pass rusher and he's it (in the five games he played last year, Williams had five sacks).
- Why the Seahawks wouldn't sign him: Way too expensive (which was why the Texans had to release him).
- Why the Seahawks would sign him: Veteran leadership, depth, durability (has played in 170 of a possible 192 games during his career with 138 starts).
- Why the Seahawks wouldn't sign him: He played in only 13 games last year, couldn't crack San Diego's starting lineup and is 33.
- Why the Seahawks would sign him: He could help shore up an offensive line that seems susceptible to injury, and the Seahawks might lose Paul McQuistan in free agency.
- Why the Seahawks wouldn't sign him: He's on the decline and made only three starts for the Bears in 2011.
- Why the Seahawks would sign him:Versatility: he can play running back, fullback and special teams; Michael Robinson and Justin Forsett are both free agents.
- Why the Seahawks wouldn't sign him: Their priority is to re-sign Michael Robinson.
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Alix Pratt fundraising for NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL INC
NRCM raises money every year to fight global warming by inviting people to do a run on New Year's Eve day, followed by an ocean dip!
It is frightening to see what global warming is doing to coral, to fish stocks, to wildlife habitats and to the wildlife. And we were shocked to year yesterday that a ship can now pass through the Artic Circle going from Japan to Russia! The ice is out! To say nothing of what global warming is doing to winters in Maine and New Hampshire! We moved here to go snow shoeing and cross country skiing and global warmng is taking away our snow!
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Situated in Cordoba, this hotel is close to General San Martin Theater, Sagrado Corazon Church, and Cordoba Cathedral. Also nearby are Colegio Nacional de Monserrat and Sarmiento Park.
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[HR's Job-Shrinking The Space Between Employee Engagement & Reality - from Paul Hebert-Vice President Solution Design. You can read more about him and where he'll be this year on our Leadership page.]
That headline is a remix of a quote I saw in a blog I follow called "HELLO, my name is Blog!" The original quote is:
"The space between romance and reality."
And while I'd never heard that quote before there was something deep in those words… something that immediately caught my attention and my thinking. Something very profound.
So naturally I googled it thinking some genius with a philosophical bent like Plato or Miley Cyrus must have said it, yet I only found two references – and they took polar opposites in their interpretation of the quote.
In one case they said it was about how photography – specifically family photography, operated in the space between romance and reality;
"Family photographs, while seemingly mere recordings of events in a family's history, ultimately operate in the same way as any representation. It blanks out what is not represented, and, in so doing, perpetuates myths about what is represented. Photography is never innocent."
The writer then closes with:
"In this sense the family album is always about the family 'romance' and not about actualities."
Wow – in this instance the quoter (is that a word?) sees the essence of that quote as hiding the truth and presenting a myth.
The second place I saw that quote was on another photography web site (I'm guessing one read the other and borrowed it like I am…) but saw the quote in a much more positive light. On that post the author said:
"So we continue watching the woman we call our sisters move into being mothers…and our children change from babies to boys. And we try to capture it, with our cameras or our pens or with the everyday things…. and we hold on to it in that sweet slow space between romance & reality."
This author saw potential in that space while the other saw obfuscation.
(Finally – he's getting to the point!)
I took that quote and substituted the words "employee engagement" for "romance."
The Space Between Employee Engagement and Reality
It struck me that real employee engagement is somewhere between the "romance" of our relationship with our employees – the increasing happiness scores, higher satisfaction numbers and the pretty face we put on when filling out "the best places to work in America" forms and reality of dealing with difficult people, admitting that last hire was a bad decision, the need to cut costs and potentially cut people.
That is what real engagement is – that space between the Kumbaya meetings with the Executives and the shouting matches on the production floor between supervisor and employee. (click here to tweet that)
It's the tension between what we "want" to believe and the real truth of our relationship with our employees. We need to always keep that in mind – that space between engagement and reality.
Engagement scores can either reinforce our thinking and actions proving that the new 401K matching is truly driving greater employee engagement and commitment to the company (I submit 2 very different things) or they hide the real problem presenting wonderful stories that have very little to do with reality.
The real take away from this is that your middle managers are the guardians of that space between engagement and reality. They walk that land every day, trying to connect your lofty business goals and mission statements (the romance) to the ongoing day-to-day trials and tribulations of getting TPS reports done and product out the door (reality.)
Managers are the key to making sure you connect those two extremes. With bad middle managers you will either live the romance (a lie) or live the reality (a problem) – but you'll never really know what is happening between those to ends of the spectrum.
Take time to connect with your managers – find out what the engagement scores are hiding. Find out what the potential is in your teams and employees.
That ultimately may be HR's real job – shrinking the space between engagement and reality. (click here to tweet that)
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- Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street Lesson Plan
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In the beginning of the year, we start our writing curriculum by introducing the Writer's Workshop and Writer's Notebook. I use <a href="http://bookwizard.scholastic.c... Ever Happens on 90th Street to help the students understand how writers get their ideas for writing. My students enjoy the plot of the story. There are many funny events and the students can relate to the trouble the character has not being able to come up with writing ideas.
- Nothing Ever Happens on 90th Street by Roni Schotter
- chart paper
- writer's notebook for each student
- Post-it Notes
Students will discuss and create a class list of how writers get their ideas for writing and generate a list of future ideas for their own writing.
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I explain to the students that I am going to read a book about a girl who has difficulty finding topics to write about. While I read the story the students are asked to write down the different places the main character found inspiration for writing. (My students would have a set of post-it notes to write down their ideas. Later they will put the post-it notes in their writer's notebook for future reference.) I also ask them to jot down any ideas or topics they can later write about in their writer's notebooks. As I read, I stop every couple of pages and model my own thinking and ideas for the students.
After reading the story, I have the students turn to the person sitting next to them and discuss what new ideas they have for where writers get their ideas and topics they might want to write about. Next, we add any new ideas to our class chart. I then have the students copy the chart (Where Writers Get Ideas) into the front of their writer's notebooks. At the back of their notebooks, I have them place the post-it notes with writing ideas so whenever they are stuck they have a place to go for ideas.
Other books that will inspire your students to write:
A Writer's Notebook: Unlocking the Writer within You by Ralph Fletcher
Live Writing: Breathing Life into Your Words by Ralph Fletcher
Amelia's Notebook (Amelia) by Marissa Moss


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Written on February 6, 2012 by LoLo
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Vanessa Paridis blames Angelina for her split with Johnny. – Celebitchy
Viola Davis on the cover of the LA Times Magazine – ONTD!
Adam Lambert is the new lead singer of Queen – Popbytes
Ashley Tisdale & Vanessa Hudgens do 'Who Runs the World? (Girls!)' choreo. - TooFab
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Archive for January, 2013
Foreclosure Auctions: If It Seems Too Good To Be True…Posted by: | Comments
A recent court case has again illustrated the wisdom of the old saying, "If it seems too good to be true, maybe it is not true." This case involved an experienced real estate investor who became interested in a property that was the subject of a Notice of Trustee's Sale. The property, which included land and buildings was worth more than $700,000, and when the investor learned of the pending trustee's sale he approached the owners about buying directly from them. The owners said they would not sell and were going to bring the loan current. Time went on, the investor tracked the status of the sale which was continued several times, then finally the sale was held 161 days after the original notice, and it was delayed from ten in the morning until 11:45. The investor bid $130,000 although he was prepared to spend up to $450,000, and his low bid was accepted. Wouldn't we all like to have a result like that? The trustee issued a standard deed, incorrectly stating that the original sale date in the original notice was the date of the actual sale, and that the borrowers were in default. The buyer then began a lawsuit to evict the borrowers.
In fact, the borrowers had entered into a forbearance agreement with the lender and the series of six continuances of the trustee's sale was to recognize their installment payments under that agreement. The lender refused to accept the final payment because it was two weeks late, but that payment was still more than eleven days prior to the scheduled trustee's sale.
The borrowers sued to set aside the sale and argued that because the sale was more than 120-days after the original notice the trustee had no power to sell and the sale was void. The trial court agreed with the buyer that the conclusory statement in the trustee's deed that the sale was in compliance with the law shielded the sale from being set aside. The Court of Appeals disagreed, and held that the fact that the trustee's deed did not mention the forbearance agreement or the six continuances meant that the borrowers were free to challenge the deed's claim of compliance with the law and that the fact that the sale was more than 120 days after the original notice meant that the trustee lacked any authority to sell.
The buyer argued that he was a purchaser for value without knowledge of any procedural defects and was, therefore, protected by the trustee's deed which was regular on its face. The court noted that the buyer was an experienced investor who knew how the foreclosure process worked and who had bought many foreclosure properties. The court held that this experience plus the fact that the investor had approached the borrowers to buy the property directly and was rebuffed, and the series of continuances of the sale put the buyer on inquiry notice that there were likely defects in the sale that he should have investigated. The court determined that if the buyer had investigated he would have learned that the borrowers were not actually in default at the time of the sale, and therefore the buyer was not protected against having the sale set aside.
The court indicated that experienced investors will be held to a higher standard in such cases. This is a significant development in the law that affects investors in foreclosure auctions. The court noted that the repeated continuances of the sale and then the delayed start of the sale on the day it was actually held likely chilled the bidding and resulted in a low price that effectively confiscated hundreds of thousands of dollars of the borrowers' equity. We can learn that it is wise if a trustee's sale is repeatedly continued and then the auction price seems unreasonably low, to inquire into the reasons for the continuances. It is also wise not to bid at an auction that is more than 120 days after the applicable notice of sale. The foregoing is for education only and should not be construed as legal advice.
About the author…
Doug Owens practices real estate law and general business law from his office in Seattle. He offers a 10% discount for REAPS members and he can be reached at (206) 985-6679 or [email protected]
"REAPS is the oldest – and largest – Professional Association for the real estate investor this side of the Mississippi. We provide education and networking resources for real estate investors, those who want to be investors and anyone who provides value to our members. Our goals are to motivate and support our members and guests through education, discussion, legislative action and networking. We host over 40 live events a year around Puget Sound and they are all open to the public. If you've never attended one of our meetings, just email our office at [email protected] and be our guest for free!"
Foreclosure Investing Blog: Watch Out For Red Flags When Buying At Foreclosure Auctions!Posted by: | Comments
Buying real estate at foreclosure auctions can be one of the most lucrative deals available. It is also the riskiest way to buy real estate. It can be the biggest loss as well if you don't research what you're buying. No luxury of title guarantees, escrow services, or in most cases an inspection. Once the cash is handed over you own it; no guarantees on property condition. Hopefully you have done some due diligence on that property you think you really want, prior to showing up to a foreclosure auction.
Here are some common red flags:
- Reconsider bidding on properties that are either in the flood plain, previous meth labs, zoning/permit violations, or tagged uninhabitable, these issues are going to add a significant amount of time and money to resolve in order to flip that property. Go to www.kingcounty.gov in content tab click "maps," then click "IMAP" in middle of page click start "map" and input your parcel # or address. This screen will open up a wealth of information, for example if you go to "district reports" you can go to permits and see the violations. Other counties have similar sites, play around and see what kind of information you can find.
- Recorded Sheriffs sales – If you're a flipper these properties come with another layer of difficulties that can take over a year to resolve; time is money.
- Don't buy condo's that are not ?FHA approved? – Unless you actually want a long term rental.
Laurie has 20 years of experience as a Real Estate investor specializing in the acquisition, rehabilitation and the sales of distressed property in King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties. As owner of Turnkey Properties, Inc. her company has flipped over 125 properties in Washington. Find Laurie online at: Ltarantola.com.
"REAPS is the oldest – and largest – Professional Association for the real estate investor this side of the Mississippi. We provide education and networking resources for real estate investors, those who want to be investors and anyone who provides value to our members. Our goals are to motivate and support our members and guests through education, discussion, legislative action and networking. We host over 40 live events a year around Puget Sound and they are all open to the public. If you've never attended one of our meetings, just email our office at [email protected] and be our guest for free!"


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Sophia and William were the most popular names for girls and boys last year in Virginia, according to new data from the Social Security Administration.
According to the rankings, 508 babies in Virginia were named Sophia in 2011. The name Emma came in second for girls' names, with 493 babies. Olivia was the third most popular with 452 babies.
The name William was bestowed on 585 baby boys in Virginia last year. Jacob came in second with 509 babies, and Mason was third with 483.
William was also the most popular name for baby boys in 2010 in Virginia, while now third-place name Olivia was tops in 2010.
The data is drawn from applications for Social Security cards.
Sophia and William were also the most popular names for girls and boys in the District of Columbia, while Sophia and Mason were the most popular names for new babies in Maryland.


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Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:49 amSI.com's Peter King says he'd be surprised if impending unrestricted free agent Kyle Vanden Bosch isn't a Lion a month from now.
Fantasy Source Spin: This is the second time in two days that a reporter has linked Vanden Bosch to the Lions. Detroit ranked 29th in sacks last season and even a declining KVB would give their pass rush some legitimacy.
Source: SI.com
Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:42 amESPN's Adam Schefter thinks DeAngelo Williams will be a Panther next season.
Fantasy Source Spin: There have been some trade rumors surrounding Williams, but we agree with Schefter. The Panthers' identity is their two explosive backs, and Jonathan Stewart's Achilles has to give them pause. Look for more "Smash and Dash" in 2010.
Source: ESPN.com
Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:26 amDonte' Stallworth's 4.4 forty-yard dash last week was even more impressive because it came on the Ravens' SportGrass.
Fantasy Source Spin: According to SI's Peter King, no player likes to run on SportGrass because it usually adds about two-tenths of a second to the time a player would run on regular turf. Stallworth's forty time is the fastest the Ravens have ever recorded on their SportGrass. It obviously doesn't mean he's a good player.
Mon Feb 22, 2010 9:18 amThe Browns' "will morph into some form of [Mike] Holmgren's beloved West Coast Offense," according to SI's Peter King.
Fantasy Source Spin: King says it sounds like offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is being schooled in the system by longtime Holmgren aide Gil Haskell. We still have no idea who the Browns' quarterback will be, but both Donovan McNabb and Kevin Kolb have been working in the West Coast for the their entire careers. Brady Quinn can dink and dunks like a West Coaster, but hasn't demonstrated accuracy.
Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:45 amSeahawks beat writer Greg Johns confirms that Brandon Marshall winding up in Seattle is a long shot.
Fantasy Source Spin: We're not sure exactly why these "rumblings," as Johns calls them, ever popped up in the first place. The Seahawks just overpaid for T.J. Houshmandzadeh last season and have bigger holes to fill than wide receiver.
Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:46 pmThe Cardinals are expected to release FS Antrel Rolle this week.
Fantasy Source Spin: The sides have been negotiating a contract extension, but cutting Rolle will allow the Cards to avoid paying his impending $4 million roster bonus. It may also very well cost them their starting free safety. Rolle will become an unrestricted free agent and generate interest because of his play-making ability. The 27-year-old has 10 interceptions over the past three years.
Source: azcardinals.com
Sun Feb 21, 2010 1:18 pmBucs GM Mark Dominik is optimistic that OG Arron Sears (personal issues) can be a contributor going forward.
Fantasy Source Spin: "Aaron has been here, he's been in camp, showing up here working out," Dominik said. "The hope is he can continue to work out and get himself into shape. He's got an entire offseason to see what he can do." When in shape and his head's on straight, Sears can be a dominating interior run blocker.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:23 pmMultiple league sources tell the Boston Globe that free agent Julius Peppers is too big a risk for any team to invest in long term.
Fantasy Source Spin: "I wouldn't touch him," said an ex-Panthers personnel man. "On the field, he's a freak athletically, but it's whether he shows up or not. He'll go two and three games and do nothing but take up space. Then he'll have two sacks, a forced fumble, a pick, and change the game." According to an AFC scout, Peppers "could end up costing some personnel guy his job...If you pay this guy, I don't think you'll see a double-digit sack [season] again the rest of his career."
Source: Boston Globe
Sun Feb 21, 2010 12:16 pmGiants beat writer Mike Garafolo suggests that it could take $30 million in guaranteed money to acquire free agent LB Karlos Dansby.
Fantasy Source Spin: Dansby will undoubtedly be one of the most sought after free agents this March, but $30 million for a linebacker whose specialty isn't pass rushing is quite a bit to pay. Dansby, 28, will probably get overpaid on a thin market.
Source: Mike Garafolo on Twitter
Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:37 amBeat writer Mike Chappell "seriously doubts" that restricted free agent Hank Baskett will be back with the Colts next season.
Fantasy Source Spin: Baskett dropped the game-changing onside kick in Indianapolis' Super Bowl loss, but that's not why he won't be back. Despite considerable size and talent, Baskett has never been able to put it together on the field. His potential will still get him into a camp this summer.
Source: Indianapolis Star
Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:16 amCowboys backup QB Jon Kitna "has the confidence of the coaches and players," according to beat writer Todd Archer.
Fantasy Source Spin: Perhaps the Cowboys are so comfortable with Kitna simply because they were so uncomfortable with Brad Johnson as their former No. 2 QB. Kitna, who will be 36 by next season, remains a serviceable option should anything happen to Tony Romo.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Sun Feb 21, 2010 10:06 amBeat writer Tony Grossi speculates that the Browns may have to give impending restricted free agent FB Lawrence Vickers a first-round tender to prevent him from leaving.
Fantasy Source Spin: Vickers was a sixth-round pick in 2006 and has been an excellent find for the Browns. When Jamal Lewis still had some legs in 2007, Vickers paved the way for 1,304 yards and a 4.4 yards per carry average. The Browns will do what it takes to keep him.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Sun Feb 21, 2010 8:57 amBeat writer Carlos Monarrez speculates that the Lions could go after impending unrestricted free agent Kyle Vanden Bosch.
Fantasy Source Spin: The Titans are fully expected to let Vanden Bosch, 31, hit the open market. After posting 12 sacks in 2007, Vanden Bosch has a total of seven in the last two seasons combined. Even though he's clearly declining, the Lions could use some veteran leadship and are in need of a defensive end.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:27 pmThe Rams are scheduled to meet with the player rep for free agent DE Leonard Little next week at the NFL Combine.
Fantasy Source Spin: Little was expected to consider retirement this offseason, but it sure seems like he plans on playing another season. According to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, the Redskins have denied reports that they're interested in the pass rusher.
Source: St Louis Globe-Democrat
Sat Feb 20, 2010 7:13 pmThough he has yet to officially retire, free agent OT Ryan Tucker reportedly "considers his career over."
Fantasy Source Spin: Tucker, turning 35 in June, contemplated retirement last offseason. He ended up returning, only to miss the entire season after undergoing knee surgery. In addition to the knee problems, Tucker has also battled hip injuries the past few seasons.
Sat Feb 20, 2010 6:46 pmDespite recurrent concussions, Browns FS Brodney Pool will not be retiring from football.
Fantasy Source Spin: "He has been checked out and has a clean bill of health," said Pool's agent. "He is anxious to play football in 2010." Pool, a restricted free agent, has had at least four concussions in his five-year career, including one that ended his season prematurely last year.
Sat Feb 20, 2010 5:28 pmRestricted free agent DT Barry Cofield expects to receive a second-round tender from the Giants.
Fantasy Source Spin: Cofield would like a long-term deal, but he said the team "pretty much made it clear" he would be tendered instead. A two-gap nose, Cofield will have to bounce back from a disappointing 2009 season to lead a rejuvenated run defense.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Sat Feb 20, 2010 4:18 pmThe Baltimore Sun suggests Kelley Washington could be "the odd man out" in the Ravens' receiver rotation this year.
Fantasy Source Spin: An unrestricted free agent, Washington is expected to be re-signed. Though he was magic on third downs early in the season, he disappeared in the second half. Washington is a capable fourth receiver/special teamer, but the Ravens can do better in three-receiver sets.
Source: Baltimore Sun
Sat Feb 20, 2010 2:39 pmThe Bucs and Rams have reportedly explored a deal that would send the No. 3 overall pick, a third-round pick, and QB Josh Johnson to St. Louis for the first overall selection.
Fantasy Source Spin: The Bucs would then draft Ndamukong Suh with the No. 1 pick. According to Scout.com, the Rams compare Johnson to Michael Vick athletically, and they believe he has even more upside as a passer. While Johnson is an intriguing developmental QB, he's not close to being ready to start at the NFL level. The proposed deal makes sense for the Bucs, but it wouldn't solve the Rams' quarterback dilemma for 2010.
Source: Scout.com
Sat Feb 20, 2010 1:04 pmDolphins CB Will Allen has reportedly been arrested for DUI in Miami.
Fantasy Source Spin: His blood alcohol tests read .152 and .167. Allen was allegedly waiting in traffic and "making a ruckus" when police arrived at his vehicle only to discover that he was drunk. The incident won't help his chances of starting in 2010, though it's doubtful that he ever had a realistic shot to be more than the third corner.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Sat Feb 20, 2010 11:42 amDolphins beat writer Armando Salguero suggests that Miami could consider Antonio Bryant once free agency begins.
Fantasy Source Spin: Bryant is from Miami and at 6-1, 205, he offers the Dolphins and Chad Henne a big target that they desperately need in the passing game. Bryant has reportedly also patched things up with Bill Parcells after he allegedly threw a towel in the Tuna's face while with Dallas in 2004. The Bucs aren't expected to "tag" Bryant either. This is pure speculation on Salguero's part.
Source: Miami Herald
Sat Feb 20, 2010 10:43 amThe Chiefs are expected to move Branden Albert to right tackle in 2010 and pursue a left tackle in April's draft.
Fantasy Source Spin: Albert has been slow to develop after being the 15th overall pick in 2008's draft, and after coach Todd Haley made him slim down last offseason, he allowed the fifth most sacks (9) in the NFL while playing left tackle. Albert finished strong, but the Chiefs could have their eye on Oklahoma State's Russell Okung or Rutgers' Anthony Davis with the No. 5 overall pick.
Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:33 amBills hired longtime college coach Daryl Daye as an assistant head coach on Friday.
Fantasy Source Spin: Daye enters his first season in the NFL after nearly 25 years of college experience. He most recently was the defensive coordinator, special teams coach, and LBs coach at Missouri Southern. Daye's responsibilities will include assisting head coach Chan Gailey in day-to-day operations.
Source: Bills.com
Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:19 amFree agent CB Leigh Bodden has changed agents in hopes of negotiating a multi-year deal to return to the Patriots.
Fantasy Source Spin: Last season, Bodden's agent Alvin Keels, negotiated a one-year, $2.25M contract with the Pats after they reportedly offered a multi-year deal. Bodden parted with Keels shortly after, but has now turned back to the agent to rekindle talks of an extension in New England. The CB was an integral part of the defense, picking off five passes and playing 82 percent of the snaps.
Source: ESPN Boston
Sat Feb 20, 2010 9:07 amBucs beat writer Ira Kaufman believes that Earnest Graham will be back with the team in 2010, along with fellow RBs Cadillac Williams and Derrick Ward.
Fantasy Source Spin: Graham was somewhat of a forgotten man in 2009, as he saw just 14 carries and was restricted to lead-blocking duties after totaling nearly 2,000 yards in the previous two seasons. Also, Graham recently turned 30 and is due $3M in the upcoming season, so he could very easily be done with the Bucs. Ward will certainly be back while Cadillac is a restricted free agent.
Source: Tampa Tribune
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:23 pm
Feely is a guy with a big leg who, outside of '11, has been accurate throughout his career. The problem has been the Cardinals offense not producing enough chances for him. While that latter issue might improve this year, the Cardinals have brought in ex-Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter to compete with Feely. That's not a good sign since they're already two weeks into training camp.
Fantasy Source Spin: Neither kicker would be a great option on draft day, but the winner of the competition would be a bye-week option.
Source: Fantasy Source
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:23 pm
A rookie out of Stanford, Taylor has recorded 84 yards on 26 carries so far in the preseason, which comes out to a 3.23 YPC. Those totals aren't exciting, but with Williams' injury woes, it may be enough to earn him backup duties behind Mendenhall.
Fantasy Source Spin: Given that Mendenhall's health is anything but certain, Taylor would be worth monitoring as a handcuff if he wins the backup job. Also keep an eye on fellow rookie Andre Ellington out of Clemson, who is more of a boom-or-bust runner than Taylor.
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:20 pm
Peterson racked up seven interceptions in '12, his second in the NFL. That was good for fourth in the league.
Fantasy Source Spin: As a corner, Peterson will need plenty of interceptions (and hopefully a touchdown or two) to keep up with safeties who rack up far more tackles. That limits Peterson's IDP value and needs to be factored in on draft day.
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:20 pm
The No. 45 pick of the '13 draft out of LSU, Minter should be the starter at inside linebacker with Washington serving a suspension for the first four games.
Fantasy Source Spin: Minter's spot beyond that point isn't assured, but the rookie could make a nice IDP flier for the first quarter of the season.
Thu Aug 22, 2013 3:18 pm
Washington finished fourth in total tackles last year among linebackers and an interception and two forced fumbles. Unfortunately, Washington has been suspended for the first four games of the season for violations of the league's substance abuse policy.
Fantasy Source Spin: The suspension knocks him down IDP draft boards, though he should be a very solid contributor upon his return.
Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:43 am
ESPN Cardinals reporter Josh Weinfuss believes Andre Ellington will get the call in short-yardage on a "few occasions."
Fantasy Source Spin: Weinfuss is actually optimistic on Ellington's short-yardage ability, saying the 199-pounder is "capable" of being a "workhorse" there. We're not sure we agree, but more importantly we don't think Bruce Arians agrees. One way the Cardinals can lessen Ellington's workload while still keeping him as a feature back is by giving big backs Jonathan Dwyer and Stepfan Taylor the short-yardage work. How Arians handles goal-line packages will be worth watching closely at camp.
Mon Jul 21, 2014 8:25 am
ESPN Bengals reporter Coley Harvey thinks Jeremy Hill will "certainly" break out this season.
Fantasy Source Spin: The Bengals wasted no time installing Hill as their power complement to Giovani Bernard, moving the second-round rookie ahead of BenJarvus Green-Ellis at the beginning of the offseason program. He's going to get plenty of work as new OC Hue Jackson attempts to implement a Seahawks or 49ers-esque kind of scheme. Hill's ADP is currently in the Round 9-11 range, but that will rise sharply if BJGE can't beat out Rex Burkhead for a roster spot.
Sun Jul 20, 2014 4:22 pm
Chiefs fourth-round pick De'Anthony Thomas has spent more time learning the playbook with RBs coach Eric Bienemy than WRs coach David Culley.
Fantasy Source Spin: It's just the latest indication that the Chiefs view Thomas' primary NFL position as tailback. At 5-foot-9, 174 with elite speed, Thomas could be used like Dexter McCluster was in K.C.
Source: Terez Paylor on Twitter
Sun Jul 20, 2014 2:55 pm
According to the Seattle Times, Christine Michael's work at spring practices "did nothing to quell the idea he will get regular carries this season."
Fantasy Source Spin: C-Mike saw increased first-team practice reps with Marshawn Lynch holding out. The Times believes Michael has "a chance to earn a much larger role this season," which would come at Lynch's expense. Michael is still no more than a handcuff pick in fantasy leagues, albeit one with a ton of upside if Lynch broke down. Lynch is 28 years old with 1,002 carries over his last three seasons.
Source: Seattle Times
Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:19 pm
Second-year WR Marlon Brown is the "favorite" to open the season as the Ravens' No. 3 receiver.
Fantasy Source Spin: Undrafted out of Georgia, Brown tied a rookie franchise record with seven TDs last season, catching 49 passes for 524 yards. New Ravens OC Gary Kubiak made light use of No. 3 wideouts in Houston, preferring to lean on two-tight end sets. We expect the same concepts in Baltimore, but still wouldn't rule out re-draft value for Brown at some point. He's behind 35-year-old Steve Smith. Now is the time for fantasy owners to acquire Brown in Dynasty leagues.
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Valentine's Day Sales
Did you have a first date? Get engaged or receive something sweet to eat on Valentinesday? Well if you did you may have spent your money at a local store and as Randi Nissenbaum explains Valentines day often provides a boost to our local economy during what can be a slow part of the season.
The Wall Of Flame Challenge
It's a sad day for many of us who have become such huge fans of Eats Treats and Sweets. With that said, it's time now for the series finale. There is a wings challenge in Presque Isle that is so HOT you need to sign a waver… Before taking that first bite. Randi is a […]
State Of The Union 2013
Well folks around the country and right here in the County will be tuning in to the State of the Union tonight. So our Randi Nissenbaum hit the street today to find out what they're hoping to hear from the President.
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A new report by Global Industry Analysts predicts that the market size of biologic drugs in 2015 will reach $158 B. The report believes biologics will grow faster as they "are more resilient to economic cycles than traditional small molecules".
I think biologics will grow based on what's in the pipeline now and with the advent of ADCs for example to allow product life to be extended or repositioned. Longer term (not much beyond 5 years), I don't buy into concept that there won't be developing intense competition for biologics just as there is for small molecules.
Posted by Bruce Lehr August 19th 2010.


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By DAVE DELUCA - For the Star Beacon
Star Beacon
What if a tornado cluster passed through an Ashtabula neighborhood? What if floodwaters were so high people couldn't escape from their homes? There's no denying the overwhelming power of a natural disaster. When one happens questions of survival quickly overtake comfort and convenience. Like it or not, in our part of the world, natural disasters are a fact of life.
Residents of Ashtabula County can take some comfort in knowing that when it comes to natural disaster preparedness, Ashtabula County is ready. Whether it might be tornadoes, storms and floods, blizzards, earthquakes or nuclear disasters there will be ample warning. If local residents can learn enough from the Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency's awareness and education programs, they'll be on top of survival issues.
George Sabo is director of the Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency. He's been the director for five years since 2008. The agency spearheads a patchwork of entities devoted to mitigating the effects of natural disasters. Sabo said Ashtabula County is prepared for any natural disaster.
"Even Tsunamis," Sabo said. "But I don't think we need to worry too much about that."
The last time there was a mild tsunami on Lake Erie was in 1823, and the last life-threatening one on the Lake was thousands of years ago, so there's not much threat of it happening soon. But there will be earthquakes caused by Lake Erie fault lines and injection well drilling.
"We had a 2.0 earthquake in Rock Creek on March 17," he said. "It rattled some windows but didn't do any measurable damage."
The quake was probably related to brine injection drilling. The Ashtabula County Emergency Agency now has a seismograph of its own and doesn't need to rely on information gathered from other sources.
'Our seismograph actually picked up Fukushima," he said. "It detects underground movement far and near."
More important disaster issues concern storms, foods and tornadoes. A tornado struck Andover in 2010, and there was ample warning but one system failed. The warning sirens could not be heard over the sound of high winds. Sabo said the Emergency Management Agency now relies on a vastly more modern way of alerting citizens.
Sabo said Ashtabula County's Emergency Management Agency is now part of FEMA's Nuclear Planning Zone warning system. It was the first in the state to become part of the planning zone. Along with Lake, Geauga and three other counties in nuclear plant zones in Ohio, the Emergency Management Agency can warn entire counties of natural or nuclear disasters via phones, the internet, social media and other conventional media like TV and radio.
"We use an I-Pod portal that can even run from a small phone," he said. "It's registered with FEMA and will alert all local systems."
He said that because Ashtabula County's Emergency Management Agency is part of a nuclear planning zone it is far better equipped to handle impending disaster than other counties in the state. The Nuclear Planning Zone warning system is funded by the state of Ohio and federal government, and to a lesser degree by First Energy.
Ashtabula County was pounded by Hurricane Sandy but not as badly as Cuyahoga County. In Cleveland, Edgewater Beach Park's marina will not open this month because of damage from that storm. Also the hundred and thousand-year flood events of 2006 In Ashtabula and Lake Counties caused plenty of damage and inconvenience. Storms like these and power outages still remain Ashtabula County's greatest natural disaster threats. The best way to prepare for them is to be aware of post-disaster human needs. The Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency relies on education and awareness programs to provide local residents and 911 entities with what they must know.
"Everyone should have enough canned food for a few weeks, and at least a gallon of bottled water per person per day for three days," Sabo said. "They also need battery or manually powered radios, communications and lighting devices. People need to be aware of all the things they can do to survive and stock up before a disaster strikes."
As to whether the weather is getting worse because of global climate change, scientists disagree. Most find some statistical data to back that belief, but some say the data is incomplete and that the news and mass information about weather creates more public awareness but less understanding. Sabo tends to think that actual bad weather disasters are always possible, and that the information age has just made the subject more newsworthy.
"I'm not sure the weather is actually getting worse," he said. "The important thing is that people become aware, educate themselves, and prepare for any contingency. This is where we come in to the picture."


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Carl Schenck
Carl Schenck
Director, Methodist House of Studies
Adjunct Faculty
Baker University, A.B., 1970
Boston University, Th.M., 1973
Saint Paul School of Theology, D. Min., 1984
Carl is the first Director of the Methodist House of Studies at Eden. Prior to coming to Eden full time in July, 2010, Carl was an adjunct professor at Eden for three years.
Carl is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church having served under full time appointment since 1973. During that time, Carl served rural, urban, university, and suburban churches and served as a District Superintendent. He has served churches in Massachusetts, Kansas and Missouri. Prior to his appointment to the Methodist House of Studies, Carl was the Senior Pastor of the Manchester United Methodist Church which is the largest membership UMC in Missouri and one of the one hundred largest UM churches in the United States. He has also served on the adjunct faculty of Illif School of Theology in Denver.
In addition to his pastoral work, Carl has been a delegate to four General Conferences and seven Jurisdictional Conferences of the UMC. He has been a director of two General Agencies of the UMC and served as the Chair of the Jurisdictional Committees on Rules and the Jurisdictional Executive Committee. In the Annual Conference, Carl has served on the Board of Ordained Ministry, Council on Finance and Administration and has chaired the Committee on Equitable Salary, the Church Extension Committee and the Conference Council.


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Availability: Lyndhurst Park Hotel
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Hotel with a restaurant, in Lyndhurst (New Forest)
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This hotel is located in Lyndhurst (New Forest), close to New Forest Museum, New Forest Golf Club, and New Forest. Area attractions also include Beaulieu National Motor Museum and New Forest Wildlife Park.
Hotel Features
In addition to a restaurant, Lyndhurst Park Hotel features a bar/lounge. Other amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access and 24-hour room service.
Room Amenities
Televisions come with satellite channels. Guestrooms also feature complimentary wireless Internet access, desks, and hair dryers.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!
Lyndhurst Park Hotel Amenities
- General
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. 5 meeting rooms are available. This Lyndhurst hotel also offers a garden, 24-hour room service, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
Lyndhurst Park Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Total number of rooms - 59
- Number of floors - 3
- Tennis on site
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Room service (24 hours)
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Free self parking
- Smoke-free property
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Wedding services
- Internet
Available in all rooms: Free Wi-Fi
Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
Free self parking
- Room Amenities
- Phone
- Private bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
- Dining
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Tudor Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in regional cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
- Recreation
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
Lyndhurst Park Hotel Policies & Fees
- Check-in
Check-in time ends at 11 PM
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
- Check-out
Check-out time is 11 AM
- Payment types
Accepted at this hotel: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
- Pets
Pets allowed
- General
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Fees
- The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
- Breakfast fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children (approximately)
- Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: GBP 10 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
- Pet fee: GBP 7.50 per pet, per night
- Additional Details
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.