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Review: Skinfood Mushroom Mult-care BB Cream
Thursday, March 8, 2012
BB or blemish balm creams (and not beauty balms as some brands have called it) are the hottest beauty product in Asia that have started to make their way into the mainstream western market and seem to be taken the cosmetic world by storm.
BB creams shouldn't be confused with tinted moisturisers as their primary function is a makeup, not a skincare product and the coverage from BB creams are fuller than the sheer colour that tinted moisturisers provide.
The concept is that blemish balms are a combination of skincare and makeup, made to even out skintone and give excellent coverage so is suitable for all skin types, even those with acne or problem skin but without the heavy mask-like effect of heavy foundations and also has skincare ingredients that will improve skin's tone and texture over time.
I wouldn't say I've had too much experience with the plethora of Asian BB creams in the markets because
- they are not readily available in Australia, and the local Asian beauty boutique that stock them sell them at highly inflated prices compared to their retail prices in Asia
- there is generally only 1 or 2 shade available for the product and they generally gravitates towards the lighter end of the spectrum (the Asian consumers like their faces as white as possible, even if it means it's significantly different than their natural skintone whereas I prefer a natural looking shade).
- the ones I've tried have made my skin look grey and ashy and generally quite ghastly-looking which disheartened me to try the other BB creams for a good 2 years.
Coverage is excellent and almost as good a full coverage foundation with imperfections and dark circles easily covered and concealed. Extra coverage just needed another layer of the product patted into the specific area of skin. I finish by setting with loose translucent powder and the coverage lasts all day, even in hot humid weather.
NC30 skintone - this BB cream adjusts well once blended into skin |
L-R with Skinfood mushroom BB cream, bare face |


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Average votes grouped by age and by sex: | |||||||
Age: | 1-12 | 13-17 | 18-25 | 26-35 | 36-49 | 50+ | Total |
Men: Votes: |
9.6 11 |
8.3 17 |
6.4 14 |
4.8 11 |
5.1 11 |
7.5 4 |
7 69 |
Women: Votes: |
10 2 |
9.7 6 |
1 1 |
5.7 3 |
9.5 2 |
10 1 |
8.3 15 |
Total: Votes: |
9.1 14 |
8.7 24 |
6.6 30 |
6.1 19 |
5.4 16 |
8 5 |
7.9 215 |
Total includes those who didn't specify sex. |
The 2nd weakest of the Star Wars saga. Does not compare to the old ones.
7/10 | erick_87_542@ - 102 reviews 4.30.2012 |
Episode 1 was by far the worst Star Wars movie from the series, but that doesn't mean it was a bad movie. It had a great cast and was a good starter point for how good attack of the clones was.
7/10 | bimbrogno@ - 2 reviews 3.22.2012 - age: 18-25 |
Growing up during the late seventies, Star Wars became an institution for us. It was just such a big event no one saw coming. We loved those movies, collected the trading cards, played with the toys. But all those great memories have been stained forever with this awful trio of crap. These films focused so much on bringing the imagination of Mr Lucas to life digitaly that they forgot about all the elements that are required to make a great movie (like dialogue and plot) They edited out any acting the actors may have done and we're left with an emotionless and contrived 2 hours of punishment. This is what happens when one person has too much control and surounds himself only with yes people. Do us all a fovour Mr Lucas, leave the directing to someone else!
1/10 | ralphkirchner@ - first review 3.3.2012 - age: 36-49 |
Amazing 3D! Pod race was super cool, and the whole adventure as well!
10/10 | dylpickles97@ - 6 reviews 2.28.2012 - age: 13-17 |
Absolutely awful. The worst sci-fi movie of all time. The movie sucked in 1999 and it stills sucks now in 3D. This movie turned me off Star Wars and turned me into a Trekkie it's so bad. Boo to you Lucas, shame on you.
1/10 | jonmuyres@ - 2 reviews 2.27.2012 - age: 26-35 |
This movie had really good 3D. It was relaxing 3D, and not in-your-face 3D. Movies with in-your-face 3D give you a headache easily, and are very busy. This one was very relaxing, and beautifully done. For sure a movie for people, who don't like 3D.
8/10 | stijn_krooshoop@ - first review 2.25.2012 - age: 18-25 |
He must need money. 3d effect wasn't all that good. Same bad story, same bad movie in 3d. If only he had a better script and story like the originals.
4/10 | darylwayne.campbell@ - 47 reviews 2.25.2012 - age: 50+ |
Foreground animation effects seem better than the first time. I still hate Jar-Jar binks as he's not funny. The background that used to show ships and creatures is now all blurry to make the 3-D work, I guess? Felt like Ralphing a couple times. They should have spent the money on making a new Star Wars movie bridging the early years of the rebellion (Leia's story)
6/10 | cbowden-green@ - 37 reviews 2.24.2012 - age: 36-49 |
There aren't enough words to describe how horrible this movie was.
1/10 | kbostrom@ - 3 reviews 2.22.2012 - age: 18-25 |
Seeing The Phantom Menace in 3D was interesting, the pod races were the best part in 3D. Glad we saw it and intend on seeing the re-release of the other Star Wars movies in 3D when they come out.
7/10 | keai_@ - 226 reviews 2.22.2012 - age: 26-35 |
I just... I mean, come on. What a piece of crap. With all the money, and all the time, and talent, and resources, this is the best George Lucas could come up with? Really? REALLY? I kept having to lift up my glasses, with the 3D version, to see if it was really in 3D - George, have you no honor, Sir? Is everything just a money grab to you? Because, that's what it looks like to anyone, who's not a nerdy Star Wars geek, and actually has a life beyond Wookie's and Ewoks, and Snoopy Doopies... I was sitting there, shaking my head in disbelief at the utter ineptitude of this film - actually laughing out loud at some points. And the racism? Don't get me started! You made stereotypes out of every race in the book! I mean, come on!!! Are you that out of touch with reality. And, let's not forget the wooden acting. It was as if the main actors dropped a vat load of Xanax between takes - looking totally embarrassed to be a part of something they were initially excited in being a part of - but wore off after the first week of shooting... Please, oh please, 'yes' men, who work with George behind the scenes, at Skywalker Ranch, Puh-lease! IF he decides to make the next three installments, and suggests that he get behind the camera, just one last time? Stop him. Hire the dude who directed the Empire Strikes Back, because that was the best of the bunch... in peace, and in utter dismay, I'm out of here...
3/10 | firehorse777@ - 16 reviews 2.20.2012 - age: 13-17 |
Star Wars ep. 1 3D is a great movie! As entertaining as ever!
8/10 | gman@ - first review 2.20.2012 - age: 26-35 |
Horrible movie. 3d was pointless. The story, acting, and dialogue was awful. It's hard to blame the actors cause Lucas provided them with dialogue that is cringeworthy. Star Wars films in general are just random special effects with no meaning or anything behind them. Avoid this along with all the other 5 star wars movies.
1/10 | rapsfan@ - 3 reviews 2.20.2012 - age: 18-25 |
I'm a big fan of the actors, and I like George Lucas films.
9/10 | kandylane78@ - first review 2.19.2012 - age: 26-35 |
Not only the worst Star Wars films, but one of the worst hollywood blockbusters ever committed to film. The story is overly concentrated on trade federations, and in trying to provide the backstory for every character in the original trilogy fails to weave a compelling narrative. The blatant racism of Jar-jar Binks' character should be truly offensive to any and every viewer, and is truly unacceptable. Beyond this, the vast majority of the acting is without passion or ability. One of the greatest disappointments that could have possibly been presented to fans. The only redeeming elements in the film are the scenes between Qui-gon and Obi-won, which are disappointingly brief.
1/10 | csdavies.ottawa@ - first review 2.19.2012 - age: 18-25 |
3D effects were good. Some effects on close ups seemed exaggerated and planets appeared a bit flat and un 3D.
7/10 | dobrzanski@ - first review 2.19.2012 - age: 50+ |
Lucas should have started the prequels with revenge of the sith. Much more potential character development. I will still see this in 3D to form my own opinion of the enhancement. We all knew the story wasn't going to change. If phantom looks good in 3D I will see the rest. Maybe George will use the money to make episodes 7, 8 and 9.
6/10 | wplatt1@ - first review 2.18.2012 - age: 36-49 |
I think it's a really good movie but really old, I think the third one was better though and it's better in 3D, can't wait till they make the third over all, it's an awesome movie, you really must see it.
9/10 | callumpawson@ - first review 2.18.2012 - age: 1-12 |
It is great to see this movie classic back on the big screen! Star Wars Ep 1 has its corny parts, but it is still a great sci-fi adventure. I'm happy I can share the big screen experience with my daughters who love the SW galaxy but have only seen it on the small screen.
8/10 | owenk21@ - first review 2.18.2012 - age: 36-49 |
Having only seen the 2d version once, where's the incentive to see this cinematic train wreck in 3d? I can deal with bad acting, or horrible writing... not both... sure Jake Lloyd was only 10... but Danny Lloyd was only 7 when he was in "The Shining", Rick Shroder was 9 in "The Champ".. can't use Jake's age at the time as an excuse for him to suck. Jake/Jar Jar/Lucas fudged all over a galaxy far far away.
1/10 | donross132@ - first review 2.18.2012 - age: 36-49 |
Was crap without the useless post edited 3D, useless post edited 3D doesn't make it better... I guess Lucas needed more money without the actual trouble of making a movie.
1/10 | ofanite@ - first review 2.18.2012 - age: 26-35 |
Come on. It's the same shoddy movie as before, but in 3D. Anyone that thinks JarJar Binks contributes to a good movie should be [...] This is just a shameless money grab of a movie.
2/10 | l_schrader22@ - first review 2.17.2012 - age: 18-25 |
It's basically episode one on a blurry form. I'm only giving it a six because the movie was okay, it's just you might as well rent it instead in 2d.
6/10 | acdcman99@ - 2 reviews 2.17.2012 - age: 13-17 |
Simply amazing! Great movie and effects! A must see for all Star Wars fans!!! Can't wait for the next episode.
9/10 | tonton771@ - 2 reviews 2.17.2012 - age: 50+ |
I think they did a very good job on the movie. I loved the story & this is definitely hands down my favorite Star Wars movie besides episode VI. AWESOME MOVIE!!! GO SEE IT NOW!
10/10 | lucasb123@ - 6 reviews 2.15.2012 - age: 1-12 |
My daughter loves it, and she is 11. Great movie to introduce your kids to the Star Wars saga.
8/10 | boizebu@ - first review 2.14.2012 - age: 36-49 |
Not the best example of George Lucas' work. It is after all Episode 1. Same long winded movie, stiff acting, and stressed character links. Not to mention Jar Jar Binks. The only difference is, it's in 3D. Not much of a selling point, and I'm a huge Star Wars fan.
5/10 | joeyz25@ - first review 2.14.2012 - age: 26-35 |
Big Star Wars Fan. But do not waste your money if you are looking for a new experience. The only thing 3d was the logo and the subtitles. We left half way through because we were so pissed off. The whole thing is blurry and low resolution. Seems like all they did was blur out the backgrounds. It's a scam. Only go if you would like to see this movie on the big screen again. But don't go if you think it's going to be amazing. You will be let down huge. [...]
3/10 | ebombsclothing@ - first review 2.14.2012 - age: 36-49 |
A lot better in 3D, though nothing spectacular in terms of having things flying at you, but it does add a lot more depth to the CG characters, making them seem a little more life like. The 3D made the pod race that much more exciting. Though the worst of all the Star Wars, was a lot better than I remembered, and I took my wife to see, since she has never seen a Star Wars movie in her life. She actually enjoyed it. Worth seeing.
8/10 | sarge_51@ - first review 2.13.2012 - age: 26-35 |
Way better in 3D, I was waiting for this time to come, but finally, I saw it, and I didn't come on opening night so I didn't get the special edition 3D glasses for Star Wars!
10/10 | connorhw1@ - 410 reviews 2.13.2012 - age: 1-12 |
The phantom menace was not bad but the 3d could have been much better.
6/10 | avariel_tyris_epsillonnia@ - 17 reviews 2.13.2012 - age: 26-35 |
Star wars episode 1 in 3d was amazing, the only problem was it felt like one part was 3d and the next was 2d but it was still a must see movie. Yes jar jar banks is still in the movie but I found him funny an the pod race was way better in 3d so go see episode 1 NOW. I give it a 10 out of 10.
10/10 | starwarskid99@ - 22 reviews 2.12.2012 - age: 1-12 |
Phenomenal. The 3D was not the dizzy kind, it made you feel like you were in the movie. So glad that I got a chance to actually see it in theatres. Cannot wait for the others to be released!
10/10 | jessica_zugic_17@ - first review 2.12.2012 - age: 13-17 |
This movie is the best movie can't wait for them to make the other ones for 3d awesome movies :)
10/10 | callumdowney99@ - first review 2.12.2012 - age: 13-17 |
Just as bad as I remember. Lol. But apparently you should stay for after the end credits, if there is some thing it will truly blow your mind.
9/10 | mattmario97@ - first review 2.11.2012 - age: 13-17 |
Awesome movie, good for whole family, and very funny!
9/10 | swordfish@ - 63 reviews 2.11.2012 - age: 18-25 |
The movie is as good as ever... all star wars are incredible... BUT THE FREAKIN 3D SUCKED!!!.. OMG that thing was crappy!!.. half the time you absolutely don't see any difference... and the other half its barely noticable... the 3D just came and screwed it for me... Even though I have a 3D 70' TV at home, I will NOT be buying it in 3D when it comes out!!.. I'll stick to the normal bluray versions I have...
9/10 | libero_58@ - 71 reviews 2.10.2012 - age: 18-25 |
Very disappointed with the 3D. What was 3D? No lazers coming out of screen, nothing. My 6 year old fan wanted to go home cause we can watch it on t. v & I agree riped off.
1/10 | judy.wolecki@ - first review 2.10.2012 - age: 36-49 |
It is a very good movie, though my least favourite of the Star Wars series. It was very cool to see.
8/10 | olliver@ - first review 2.10.2012 - age: 13-17 |
This is an english movie... makes no sense this way.
1/10 | safronscurse@ - first review 2.10.2012 - age: 26-35 |
I'm not sure why this movie is rated so well; over-produced, over-hyped, and over-rated piece of shoe-string. And now it's in 3-D, so Lucas can keep his great-great-great grand children filthy rich, too. I won't be going to see it again, 3-D, or not.
4/10 | stanlee@ - 101 reviews 2.9.2012 - age: 36-49 |
One of the Awesomest movies I have ever seen. I liked all of the action and graphics but the fight scenes seem so short, once you start to get into them they are almost over. Most of all I like the special effects. This movie is a must see. But I'm not going to give anything else away so you will just have to see it for yourself.
9/10 | kethomasinwa@ - first review 2.9.2012 - age: 1-12 |
It's great that they explain how the Star Wars series started. Excellent movie and a must see.
9/10 | army_and_trucker@ - 291 reviews 2.9.2012 - age: 36-49 |
This is a chance of a lifetime, I have only seen starwars episode 3 in the theaters and I want to see this one on the opening night at midnight, plus it's in 3D! 10+++ rating!
10/10 | workingonimports@ - first review 2.6.2012 - age: 13-17 |
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Mr. Call passed away yesterday at his home in Stafford.
A top administrator at Genesee Community College who was arrested on a charge of public lewdness is re-entering retirement effective today, according to spokesperson Richard Ensman.
The event at the Mount Rest Cemetery starting at 1 in the afternoon will include the American Legion Color Guard, music from the Byron-Bergen band, the dedication of a town tree, a time capsule and the tolling of church bells.
The reception, open to all World War II Veterans and their families will be held on Sunday April 21st beginning at 1 p.m. at the Post Home, 53 West Main St. Le Roy.
Recipients of this year's award have an overall GPA of 3.8 and records of significant contributions to their campuses and communities.
According to scanner reports from the Genesee County Emergency Dispatch Center, several roads in Alexander are closed or partially closed: Dorman, Creek, Peaviner, and Old Creek Road.
Among the requirements of the law is equal treatment between athletic programs for boys and girls. WBTA'S Sloane Martin talked to a law professor and Title IX expert to provide a sharper point on the issue.
It is now under control.
City residents are requested to bring all yard waste material (grass, leaves and limbs) to the Law Street Yard Waste Station as there is no spring curb side pickup of these materials.
As the Batavia City Council mulls a new park pavilion rental plan after the original proposal was shelved at Monday's meeting, the Town of Batavia has no such plans.
Under the terms of a Consent Order, Hillcrest Industries will establish a $100,000 fund to be used for an Environmental Benefit Project in the Village of Attica.
A Flood Watch will be in effect for all of Western New York, including Genesee County, starting at 7 tonight and ending 5 p.m. Friday. There is also a Freezing Rain Advisory in effect from 2 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday.
Three Batavia High School softball players and their families have filed suit against the District alleging the baseball team has better facilities than the softball team does which is therefore a Title IX violation.
Becoming immersed in nature and th eoutdoors can help those participating in the park clean-up and educational event connect to our nature here in Genesee County.
For the second time this month, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office has charged someone for allegedly stealing metal snow fence posts on Lewiston Road in the Town of Oakfield.
The DNA match of a John Doe -- now identified by the District Attorney's Office as Samuel Malone -- which was indicted in December as the statute of limitations ran out on a set of burglaries in the city several years ago is due in court tomorrow.
Genesee ARC celebrated Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in March with a month-long special project. Under the banner of "NYSARC Gives Back," Genesee ARC Staff, individuals served and Board Members joined together to collect needed food, clothing and personal care items for Eagle Star Housing
Anyone with information pertaining to this theft is asked to call the LeRoy Police Department at 345-6350.
For the second time this week, New York politics is rocked by scandal. This time it's federal corruption charges levied against Bronx Democratic Assemblyman Eric Stevenson.
29-year-old Adam Brodie of West Bergen Road has been indicted on two counts each of Criminal Sale and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, both class B felonies.
25-year veteran of the City of Batavia Police Department Robb Yaeger's appointment will be official Sunday. City Council approved the position as part of the upcoming budget agreement.
The Landmark Society must have permission of 51 percent of owners. The area eligible to be named a historic district is from the Oatka Creek Bridge heading west on both sides of the street to Route 19 near the Municipal Building.
We told you yesterday about the Genesee ARC's rates, but now Gardner Disposal, PSI Disposal and Waste Management are establishing rates.
31-year-old Sarah Elmore is accused of receving Food Stamp and HEAP assistance even though she was earning a living as a self-employed personal care aide.
24-year-old Kari Riggi of Buffalo Road has been indicted on two counts of Criminal Sale and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.
The elderly man fortunately managed not to cause serious damage to himself, the house, or hit any trees as he was trying to leave the home on Clinton Street this morning.
The Genesee United Way's Day of Caring has 300 volunteers for about 50 projects spread throughout Genesee County, but organizers are looking for about 50 more before the May 8 event.
Detective Richard Schauf of the City of Batavia Police Department says Chelsea Darnley Emondt-Fauel was located in the city of Niagara Falls and has been returned safely to her guardian.
James Carmichael died Monday at Buffalo General Hospital following a brief illness at age 88.
Extrication was tricky because the car hit a power pole and wires were apparently burning. The driver was taken to UMMC for treatment of minor injuries.
As of June 1, city residents are responsible for their own trash collection/disposal. The City has suggested several private vendors including the ARC, which had an exclusive contract with the city for almost 28 years.
Chelsea Darnley Emondt-Fauel is considered a runaway, but law enforcement is examining all options in her disappearance. She was last seen Thursday at Batavia Middle School.
County Clerk Don Read doesn't have a specific dollar amount like Monroe County, but he says his office is still stifled by requests.
Genesee County residents for whom heat is major health concern, can receive air conditioners on a first-come, first-served basis free of cost.
The Genesee County Democratic Committee has put out the call for candidates. County Democratic Chair Lorie Longhany says she doesn't want local elections in a heavily Republican area to turn into a "government of appointment."
Notre Dame's Mel Taylor was also named to the first-team all-state list and teammate Riley Norton was selected on the second team also in Class D.
The law was enacted to protect law enforcement, emergency workers and tow and service vehicles stopped along roadways performing their duties.
Authorities haven't determined how much or what exactly was stolen, but the thief or thieves made off with at least a number of smartphones.
Chelsea Darnley Emondt-Fauel went missing yesterday and is considered a runaway.
One of the provisions includes a $90 million cut to the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
The projects will benefit Batavia Showtime and LeRoy Plastics, and also includes a near $1.1 million tax incentive for a major retailer to move into the former Lowe's space in the Town of Batavia.
Along with the help of Smoke Free NOW, 2013 will mark the first year of the "HIT THE BOOKS with the Batavia Muckdogs" reading program.
Maha says the jail is not "incompetent" or grossly negligent, as described in the report. He says the DOC issues similar reports whenever an inmate death occurs.
The accident happened around 2 this morning along Route 20 in Alexander. The truck driver, 63-year-old Thomas Drumsta of Alexander, was not hurt.
The program Linda and Tim Richter established in 2004 provides free books to children in school districts in Genesee County to develop a love of reading right from the start.
An area of heavy snow impacting the region this afternoon through 4 pm; persistent moderate to heavy snow showers will continue.
Darrell Alan Boyd, 39, of 65 South Main Street, was arrested for illegal possession of a Burmese python -- a violation of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law.
The tri-county area is currently at 79.6 percent of its total for 2012, which was $574,941.
State Police have identified the deceased as 28-year-old Jeremy Murray of Clarendon.
Seeking to reward their fans, the Batavia Muckdogs announced today that they will be partnering with HULEDET in order to give local fans a free ticket for their birthday.
No team has been officially identified for relocation, but the plans are falling into place for an existing New York-Penn League team to move to West Virginia.
Brian Bordinaro, Gregory Phillips and Lance Engel were sentenced to a weekend work release program over the next 90 days
State Rt 20 between Alleghany Rd and Colby Rd is closed at 3:54 PM until further notice in the Town of Darien. No injuries are reported.
Used by legislators to construct agriculture policy, participation in the Ag Census only benefits New York farmers get their needs addressed.
On Friday, the City of Batavia Fire & Police Departments will hold a Free Child Safety Seat Check Event at Fire Headquarters (18 Evans St.) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., rain or shine.
Todd Weaver, 44, of Seven Springs Road was sentenced in County Court this morning on a second-degree criminal mischief charge.
The detail there comes one week after the City of Batavia Police did the same thing at 10 unidentified businesses in our area. None of those investigated sold alcohol to underage persons
The sheriff's office report states that the two allegedly stole large quantities of copper wire from Dolomite on Gulf Road in LeRoy in January and February of this year.
National Grid will be removing a tree on Summit Street, Batavia, on Monday, March 25 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., so the roadway will be closed to all but emergency traffic.
The unemployment rate climbed to 9.5 percent, up from 9.4 a month ago and 8.2 a year ago.
Robert Hilchey, a 42-year veteran of the Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department, was accused earlier this month of illegally installing a water line to get access to water before the meter.
Scanner reports indicate police will shut down southbound Route 63 at Batavia-Oakfield Townline Road.
UPDATE: 12:48 p.m.: Oakfield is back in service and the road is reopened.
Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders say discussions are being held to alter the law to allow magazines that carry 10 rounds, but there are some stipulations.
The Genesee County Local Drug Task Force arrested 30-year-old Jonathan "Jay" Hoges of Bank Street and 25-year-old Ellen Martinez of Maple Street.
Martin Toporczyk, 44, is charged with two class E felony counts of driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest.
The application deadline is April 5 and letters will be going out to families. For more information, contact the district office as selections will be made as soon as possible.
This release from Governor Cuomo's office details the budget agreement and breaks down both the money dedicated to certain programs and services and what's new...
Chief Jim Maxwell says four new recruits, plus one lateral transfer from Canandaigua, will be joining the fire house.
That's according to research from County Health Rankings and Roadmaps which looked at data about how health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors and physical environment contributed to mortality, morbidity, and health outcomes.
Dennis Buehler, 64, is charged with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley is hosting his regular outreach office hours for Genesee County residents at Genesee Community College this coming Friday, March 22.
The ARC stands to lose about $600,000 and Sen. Michael Ranzehofer says reappropriating funding for these agencies is a concern.
The two candidates are incumbent Scott Schuler and Michael Welch.
City of Batavia Police, in conjunction with GCASA Drug Free Communities Coalition and GCC's Criminal Justice Program, conducted a detail aimed at establishments selling alcohol for on-premise consumption.
Major Patricia Kurtz says that, through the Salvation Army and the Ministry of Concern, the money will go to help local residents with their rent and utility payments.
The numbers come from Troop A in Batavia alone.
A winter weather advisory is in effect in Wyoming, Livingston, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties until 6 a.m. Tuesday
The woman accused of supplying guns that William Spengler Jr. used to shoot four and kill two first responders in Webster on Christmas Eve pleaded not guilty in court today to a three-count indictment.
Assemblyman Steve Hawley has been working to reinstate disability services agencies in the proposed New York State Budget.
State and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force, utilizing sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols to deter drunk driving today through Monday.
WBTA will also carry the Notre Dame girls basketball state semifinal game. Tip is scheduled for 10:45 am tomorrow.
With humble, educational origins, Maple Weekend has turned into a major marketing endeavor for the industry.
Spengler shot four first responders, killing two, on Christmas Eve in Webster in a trap he set up.
Three Genesee County residents are accused of shoplifting from Batavia businesses.
2:15 is the time for Notre Dame and 2:30 is the Batavia pep rally.
The 60-year-old Oakfield man was accused of illegally installing a water line on March 1.
Saying that it's time to move on into retirement, Coach Bill Wade's career will be known for its indelible impact on girls basketball in Genesee County.
Father Ivan Trujillo of Resurrection Parish in Batavia and a native of Boliva says he is very excited about the announcement of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new pope.
The plan, if approved by trustees, will commit the College to six strategic priorities: Student readiness and access; student success and completion; economic development and impact; faculty and staff success; college culture of collaboration and excellence; and sustainability.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina is the new Pope.
Police in upstate New York are identifying a man suspected of fatally shooting four people today. Police say they are searching for 64-year-old Kurt Myers.
The Bills were 15-27 with Fitzpatrick as a a full-time starter since 2010.
Honorees will be inducted on March 20 at an event at the college.
Batavia plays Friday at 8:30 against Watervliet. The Fighting Irish take on Fort Edward at 10:45 a.m. Saturday. We will carry those games live here on AM 1490 WBTA and WBTAi.com.
Collins is a member of the House Agriculture Committee, so this meeting with his Agriculture Advisory Committee will allow him to routinely look to the group as a resource to help shape policy in Washington.
Among the highlights addressed by chairman Charlie Cook was the attraction of 12 new businesses, the ground breaking of the Muller/Quaker dairy facility at theGenesee Agribusiness Park and the unanimous rezoning vote by the Alabama Town Board for the continuation of the STAMP project.
The new projects involve Yancy's Fancy, Darien Lake Theme Park and Reed Eye Care.
The petitions to run for two open positions -- which are available at the district's administrative offices -- must be returned by April 24.
As part of a settlement with the state attorney general, the cable giant has agreed to refund $2.2 million back to customers, some in Genesee County.
The current county deputy treasurer, Matt Landers replaces Joe Gerace who announced he was stepping down from the position Feb. 13 after 15 years at the helm of the City's GOP organization.
The Department of Veteran's Affairs has selected a 132 acre site on Route 77 near Indian Falls Road.
The Blue Devils will face 21-1 Olean on Saturday at 4:30 from Blue Cross Arena in the Far West Regional final.
Jacqueline Dingle was transported to Medina Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead about an hour after the crash. She was 60.
To schedule a separate appointment with the assemblyman, please contact his office at email@example.com or by calling 585-813-9319.
If Angela Kruse, 40, of Pavilion, can stay out of trouble over the next 11 months, that will be reflected in her formal sentencing.
These satellite hours are in addition to the normal office hours at Collins's district offices in both Lancaster and Geneseo. Staffers will be holding satellite hours each month in rotating locations.
To make sure you're as safe as possible in your home, check the batteries of or buy new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Judge Balbick expressed how "difficult" it was to handle this case because all seemed like "decent," "family" men, but Judge Balbick said they had made a "horrible, horrible mistake."
Notre Dame girls basketball has extended its postseason run, advancing to the Far West Regional Playoff this weekend after a 45-27 win against class D2 champion Mount Morris yesterday at Pavilion.
Police do not suspect any foul play in the death of a infant over the weekend.
Governor Cuomo is being called out by a judge over the speed at which he recently pushed through gun-control legislation.
The NHL has handed down a five-game suspension for Kaleta for boarding the New York Rangers' Brad Richards Sunday. The Sabres face Carolina tonight at 7 on WBTA.
A new report states Rochester is losing the ability to financially sustain itself and could see certain services be cut unless more funding is acquired.
Investigators believe the woman, believed to be in her mid-50s, died of some type of blunt force trauma. Her identity has not been released by law enforcement.
UPDATE: The "housemate" of a woman whose body was found on the side of the road this morning has been charged with second-degree murder.
Under Governor Cuomo's new budget proposal, funding to organizations that assist people with developmental disabilities will be cut by $120 million.
Both teams' state qualifiers this week (including ND tonight at 7 p.m.) will be broadcast on WBTA.
LeRoy PD says the investigation is continuing and natural causes or accidental death have not been ruled out.
The Batavia girls basketball team reached the school's very first sectional title game this year, but were unfortunately overmatched last night against Waterloo and went on to lose 52-21 in the class B1 final.
Superintendent Chris Dailey says the budget cuts could result in losses of $75,927.40 to $121,283.84 for the district which would lead to staff reductions.
County legislatures do not have the authority to overturn a state law, but legislators say it's about taking a stand.
The suspect was reportedly caught in the act of robbing a CVS in Owego when he was apprehended. Although the Sheriff's office is not identifying the individual officially, other news reports say he is 62-year-old John Malowsky of Attica.
Following an exciting semifinal win, the Blue Devils play Waterloo tonight live on WBTA.
By limiting Elba to 11 points at halftime and holding them off in the 4th quarter, Notre Dame finally overcame the reigning state champions after going 0-2 against them in the regular season this year.
As the city sorts out what happens next in regards to privately contracted trash collection services, the ARC says it wants to continue providing the service under the new system.
The veteran Niagara County Sheriff's deputy who is accused of getting into a scuffle with a concert goer at Darien Lake this past summer pleaded not guilty to a second-degree assault charge yesterday in County Court.
WBTA will broadcast the Notre Dame girls versus Elba tonight in a semi-final matchup and the class B1 sectional championship game featuring the Batavia girls Thursday night.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office recently filled three vacant Correction Officer positions with the hiring of Batavia residents Justin M. Gugel, Jason R. Queal and Lewis A. Henning.
Superintendent Chris Dailey said there were no threats and no indication the student intended to hurt anyone. A superintendent's hearing on the matter is the next step to determine if there should be more disciplinary action.
The Notre Dame boys are the second game of the double header as they look to continue their undefeated season against ninth-seeded Williamson while the 16-2 Notre Dame girls play at 6 against Prattsburg.
Jeffrey Leaton of Caswell Road is accused of entering five homes without permission and stealing jewelry and cash. Leaton was jailed earlier this month for allegedly being caught in the act of a residential burglary in LeRoy. The five new charges are burglaries that occurred in Bergen and Stafford.
The flagship program of the Sheriffs' Institute is the Sheriffs' Summer Camp for economically challenged children.
With current working dog Pharaoh retiring at the end of the year, K-9 officer Deputy Brian Thompson discusses why a K-9 program is so vital.
With $5.4 million in grant funding from the state division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the sheriff's office will go from an analog to an interoperable digital system to improve communication amongst other agencies.
Legislature chairperson Mary Pat Hancock who delivered the address lauded Genesee County's advancements and adaptiveness, but was less-than-thrilled about the position state mandates and spending put the county in.
The Public Service Committee of the Genesee County legislature has approved a resolution to be sent to the full legislature opposing the NY Safe Act. The vote is scheduled next week for repeal of the law which officials around the state say was too hastily enacted and infringes on constitutional rights.
Former New York 27th District representative Kathy Hochul has been named the Vice President of Government Relations at M&T Bank.
The team announced today it is parting ways with the league's longest-tenured coach.
Susan Blanchard's retirement is effective March 15 after 25 years as CEO.
The Sheriff's Office is initiating a public fundraiser looking for support to maintain a sustainable K-9 program.
For those looking to participate or need more information, Assemblyman Steve Hawley is hosting office hours at GCC this Friday. Call 813-9319 to make an appointment.
Instead of the Ford Taurus, which replaced the Crown Victoria, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office says it prefers what it calls a bigger and safer utility vehicle.
Timothy Beszczynski, 25, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Francis Smith of 20 South Main Street, the report states, entered the home without permission and damaged a window and a screen in the process. He was indicted on a felony charge of second-degree burglary and criminal mischief.
Livingston County Sheriff John York, 68, has served a 44-year career with the Sheriff's Office with the last 24 as Sheriff.
Officer Kelly Alcorn, the veteran Niagara Falls police woman accused of roughing up a concert goer at Darien Lake this past August, has been indicted on a second-degree felony assault charge by a Genesee County grand jury today.
Jazzy, owned by Joanne Mistler, was one of two finalists among 25 English setters invited to the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City this year.
At UMMC in Batavia, the average emergency room wait time is under the state average at 4 hours and 48 minutes.
Attendees of the annual Batavia Muckdogs' offseason event donated "several hundred pounds" of dry dog and cat food for the Genesee County animal shelter.
Genesee County will be under a wind advisotry from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 4 a.m. Wednesday. Strong winds (25 to 35 miles per hour) can be expected, along with gusts up to 50 mph.
The YWCA would have to make changes that would affect domestic violence victims in Genesee County if the U.S. House of Representatives does not approve to reenact the Violence Against Women Act.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer was in Batavia today to lend his political clout to efforts that would keep Canada from imposing tighter restrictions on milk imports.
Effective March 1, 12 Trigon Park back to Route 5 will become two-way traffic.
State Senator Patrick Gallivan has reportedly proposed bills to raise the 30 percent film production tax credit for movies made upstate to help put the costs on par with shooting inNew York City.
Developers of the high school equivalency diploma will make major changes to the test so getting all scores completed before Dec. 31 will avoid problems inj transitioning to the new test.
Genesee County Veterans Services Office has moved to a new location 3837 West Main Street, County Building #2 in Batavia.
Gun permit holders now have 60 days to submit the forms to keep their information private.
This year's squad will be lead by manager Angel Espada, pitching coach Brendan Sagara and hitting coach Rich Arena.
The figure to be celebrated at the event March 2 has no known connection to LeRoy, but almost everyone in the Village has a connection to him...
At The Enchanted Florist on East Main Street, Batavia, 200 deliveries were executed before noon with several hours still left to go in the holiday.
The state comptroller's officer says it's because of flaws with its eMedNY computer system. Auditors claim they have recouped about $7.5 million dollars in overpayments.
Television ratings for the games broadcast on MSG beat the previous mark for January by 28 percent.
The Buffalo Sabres saw the biggest jump in price with an increase to more than $46. The organization has launched a new last-minute ticket program to obtain tickets to soldout games.
Crews have been on site working on repair since about 8:30 this morning.
UPDATE (10:42): The break has been repaired. Water service was not interrupted during the repair.
The Griswold Road bridge in the Town of Stafford requires replacement. Following a public hearing earlier this week, County Highway Superintendent Tim Hens provides an update on what comes next.
Jeffrey Leaton, 22, of Caswell Road, is accused of breaking into a home on Griswold Road in LeRoy. Genesee County sheriff's deputies say Leaton was after jewelry.
UPDATE: Leaton is a possible suspect in six Genesee County burglaries. He is not facing any additional charges at this time.
The development is the most expensive for any privately funded building in City of Buffalo history. The plan calls for two ice rinks and 200 hotel rooms, plus restaurant and retail areas.
Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens said Tuesday the Wednesday deadline for the long-awaited report on regulations for hydraulic fraturing will be missed meaning the Feb. 27 release date will be delayed.
Catholic and other Christian churches in Genesee County do not appear to be offering "Ashes to Go" services like some in Buffalo, but several parishes and churches are offering more accomodating service times.
The Buffalo businessman is joining a number of Republican lawmakers to speak out against the recently-enacted gun control legislation in the state. Simultaneously, a group called One Million Moms for Gun Control is also rallying at the Capitol today.
State Police officials say opt-out forms will be available beginning Feb. 15. Gun permit holders can now elect to keep their information private as part of the new SAFE Act legislation adopted last month.
UPDATE: Genesee County Clerk Don Read updates the county's situation regarding opt-out forms.
Bishop Richard Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo expressed his gratitude for the pope's "faithful ministry," and praised the pope for "his humility and pastoral concern in putting the good of the Church first in his discernment."
The new law to protect victims of domestic violence went into effect Jan. 23. The charge Aggravated Family Offense applies to defendants who commit a family offense and already have a conviction against a household member within the previous five years.
Originally starting out as sleet and rain, precipitation in Genesee County will transition to snow, the National Weather Service says, and continue to accumulate through the evening making for a messy ride home from work.
New York's top court Thursday decided that health clubs in the state are required to possess defibrillators, but they don't have to use them if a customer goes down.
A Winter Storm warning has been posted for all of Western New York beginning at 1 a.m. Friday and continuing through 5 a.m. Saturday.
Michael Leach, 59, had told authorities he shot his 37-year-old son Matthew last July at a motel in Old Forge in the Adirondacks.
The volunteer program can save lower-income individuals between $75 and $220 that they would normally spend on filing taxes with a professional service.
This year's address will focus on major trends impacting local county governments and how Genesee County is dealing with these trends. Residents are encouraged to attend.
The Buffalo Sabres have agreed to purchase the parcel of land directly north of First Niagara Center from the city for more than $2 million intended for a hockey-themed development project.
A family of nine is staying with relatives after losing their home in a fire Tuesday in Pavilion, but the Red Cross is still offering assistance the family for food and clothing.
As part of a new program, which begins Feb. 6, Thursday pick-up will be discontinued. Make sure to have your trash out tomorrow.
Batavia Inclusive Park, the proposed playground at Kiwanis Park on Route 5 West, has created a Facebook page that you can find at this link: https://www.facebook.com/BataviaInclusivePark
To comply with New York State's school safety plan requirements, all students from pre-K to grade 12 will be released between 12:45 this afternoon and 1:30.
The fire is reported at 8029 Telephone Road (Route 20). There is one injury, but the occupants are safe and accounted for.
Nathan Crawford of Hutchins Street was arrested by City of Batavia Police following an investigation into the burglary of jewelry and electronics from a home on Jackson Street over a period from September to December of 2012. The items taken from the home exceeded $300,000 in value.
With 159 total registrations of Labs and Lab-mixes according to City Clerk Heidi Parker, Batavia follows the national trend. You may be surprised at the No. 3 registered dog in the city, though.
The program, FreeFile, allows individuals who earned less than $57,000 last year to file their tax returns free of charge. More information is available through the Department of Taxation and Finance.
A 55-year-old prisoner at the Genesee County Jail has been indicted on 16 counts for the sexual assault of a fellow inmate in November.
Genesee County does not have the forms available yet, unlike Erie County.
Brandon Sponaugle, 21, was driving his 2001 Oldsmobile Alero in the Town of Alabama when he crossed the center line, left the road and hit a mailbox, a concrete post, a tree stump and a bridge structure. No one else was in the vehicle.
Despite warnings and regulations, the Buffalo VA Hospital continued to reuse insulin pens, leaving more than 700 patients possibly exposed to HIV and hepatitis infections.
The deficit is due to one-time payout of $464 million related to Kodak giving its U.S. retirees a $635 million unsecured claim as compensation for eliminating their health benefits and life insurance policies.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office, City of Batavia Police, and the LeRoy Police Department will coordinate to blanket the area with extra patrols through Feb. 4.
A water main break on Hart St may require water service to be interrupted on Hart St between Tracy Ave and Bank St, and on Tracy Ave between North St and Hart St.
UPDATE (2:28): Superintendent of Water/Wastewater Matt Worth says water is back on in the area.
Lee Heckman, 35, pleaded guilty in March to one count of fourth-degree Attempted Grand Larceny and admitted to knowingly obtaining almost $2,200 in temporary assistance and food stamp benefits from March 2011 to July 2011.
President Dean Norton outlines the issues the New York Farm Bureau seeks to address.
The website will detail proposed federal regulations that would impact small companies and give small business owners the ability to direct their comments on the proposals to the appropriate federal agency.
After receiving hundreds of entries via a naming contest, run through Twitter, the name chosen by staff and Mr. Thomas is "34 Rush".
The driver was charged with driving while intoxicated under Leandra's Law which is a felony.
The league says federal authorities seized $13.6 million worth of goods in a nationwide sting called Operation Red Zone.
Russell Cessna, 25, of Pleasant Street, LeRoy, received the maximum sentence under the plea agreement in county court today. He was also ordered to pay over $32,000 in restitution.
The Thruway Authority is addressing its fiscal issues by laying off 234 workers instead of raising tolls.
New York's health chief is promising to release the findings of his fracking review within the next few weeks.
Michael Haug of Kenmore was driving with a blood alcohol content of more than three times the legal limit when he struck Daniel Colosimo last summer in Amherst.
Senators Mark Grisanti of Buffalo and George Maziarz of Newfane want to know how Abdi Mohamud was killed a year after his case was referred by police to child protective services.
The National Weather Service today, though, says to be prepared for visibility problems in the region because of blowing snow and periods of heavy snowfall.
Governor Cuomo has turned down requests from Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver for such a role, saying lawmakers will be part of shaping the state's casino and gambling policy, but ultimately it will be Cuomo's gaming commission who makes the final call on bid approval and sites.
The pair have a contentious relationship despite both being Democrats, and Cuomo took a stab at DiNapoli earlier this week saying the pension smoothing wouldn't be necessary if the state's retirement fund was doing better.
The ex-Republican governor says he's happy with his life now, but wants "to get more involved in trying to offer solutions" to the problems facing the state and the country.
According to a new Quinnipiac University poll, some 53 percent of voters surveyed say equal pay for women should be the highest priority for Governor Cuomo and the state legislature.
The State Firemen's Association of the State of New York is working to spread the message that novelty lights should be kept far away from children who could cause harm in mistaking them for toys or trinkets.
The 1971 alumnus earned his 600th career win last night at home against Kendall, 87-49.
Both houses of the state Legislature are weighing in on Governor Cuomo's latest budget proposal.
Cuomo's rating fell from 74 percent last month to 59 percent in a new Quinnipiac University poll.
A Western New York attorney has already filed a lawsuit seeking to reverse what is considered the toughest gun law in the nation.
A Cattaraugus County woman is facing a felony bail jumping charge, according to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.
Season ticket packages, though, will remain unchanged for the fourth straight season.
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announces he has achieved a commitment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide protein-rich yogurt to children to support and boost New York's own product.
James Little Jr., 41, formerly of Batavia, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison Tuesday in County Court. He is already serving a 15-year sentence for child sex abuse.
The National Chicken Council says wholesale prices for chicken wings have gone up 14 percent this year to the highest price ever recorded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
With tax filing season beginning tomorrow, the state Department of Taxation and Finance has some tips for a worry-free process.
In a strong showing of support for the Genesee ARC at Monday's city council meeting, citizens asked the city to reconsider the organization's trash collection and recycling service.
Legislation has been introduced that would authorize the county to buy five of the bankrupt company's buildings for $3 million on behalf of Monroe Community College.
Following a three-month investigation, 28-year-old Cody Nichols and 23-year-old Alicia Herman – both of Warsaw – and 22-year-old Patrick Kitzmiller of Bliss have been indicted by a Wyoming County grand jury, according to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office.
The commission -- intended to oversee casinos, lottery games, off-track betting and other gaming enterprises -- is supposed to be ready to go by Friday, but no nominees have been set for the commissioner's position or the executive director position.
The monitoring system is designed to sound early warnings if a local government appears ready to go over its own fiscal cliff.
According to "Crain's Business," a compromise deal is in the works to help the proposal get through the state Senate.
The governor has sent a letter to those who backed the law, calling them "politically courageous, and governmentally responsible."
State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer has been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee for another legislative session.
Citing security reasons, UMMC has new hours for utilizing visitor entrance points.
WBTA will broadcast the ND's boys basketball game live tonight at approximately 7 p.m. as Coach Rapone goes for a career milestone.
The LeRoy Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in finding suspects involved in the break-in of a Mill Street business at around 4 a.m. Sunday.
Not wanting to "get lulled into a sense of security," Genesee County is taking time to evaluate the provision of the state's proposed budget that offers an opportunity for cities and counties to contribute less to the pension system and save long-term.
The Chamber has announced its "Geneseeans of the Year," along with its recipients for business of the year, agricultural business of the year and innovative community contribution.
Brandon Lane of Silver Springs, Wyoming County was pronounced dead at the scene. He was 35.
The Batavia City Council is holding a special business meeting tonight. There are three procedural measures the council must approve to stay on track to pass a budget on time.
On Tuesday in both downtown Rochester and Clarence, State Troopers and Division of Criminal Justice Services will be available to residents.
In making its decision to affiliate with RGHS, the UMMC board cited the system's national recognition and its comprehensive medical specialties that will enhance existing services available in the Batavia community.
The agreement will cost the county $103 million over the next decade, and it will have to borrow $41 million immediately for stadium improvements.
Quick Draw brought in about $500 million for the state last year. Cuomo says the expansion could lead to an extra $25 million for the state.
The varied nature of the aid is due to Cuomo having the lion's share of the increased aid go to high-needs districts.
Cuomo tells "Crain's" editorial board his pitch for a 20 percent hike in the state's minimum wage is a "starting point" for negotiations with the Legislature.
The Water Department is scheduled to make a repair on the water main on Wood St. in the City of Batavia on Friday, Jan. 25.
New York's 27th District representative will serve on the House Agriculture Committee's General Farm Commodities and Risk Management and Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology and Foreign Agriculture subcommittees.
Following a five-month investigation, Heather Price, 37, of LeRoy has been arrested and jailed on $50,000 bail and charged with a felony count of criminal sale of a controlled substance.
Legislators, so far, are making mostly positive comments about the budget proposal.
The Village GOP met last night and endorsed acting mayor Scott Schuler to run for a full term in the March election.
Analysts believe Republican leaders in the state Senate would go along with the hike if tax breaks for businesses are also included in any such legislation.
The Kodak Retirees' Beneficiary Association has announced the sale of its roughly $635 million claim for $70 million cash.
Schumer says the veterans and their family members have been exposed to life-threatening diseases and testing needs to be performed immediately.
Carolyn Pratt, 64, has worked for the legislature since 1988. She will retire March 22.
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Don Banks: Giants in the midst of another stagnant second half; more SnapsThe Giants know how to get themselves out of their November slumps, and they'll have to do it again this year, says Don Banks, who goes around the league in his Snap Judgments. |
Fifth Quarter: Bengals 31, Giants 13Nov 11, 2012
Joe Reedy offers his post-game analysis of the Bengals' rout of the defending Super Bowl champs. |
Bengals hold Giants' defensive line in checkNov 11, 2012
While their teammates on the defensive line were getting frequent pressure on quarterback Eli Manning, the Bengals' offensive line handled the Giants' vaunted pass rush. |
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Joe Reedy revisits his pre-game keys to a Bengals' win against the Giants after Sunday's 31-13 win at Paul Brown Stadium. |
Rams and 49ers finish a bizarre tie gameNov 11, 2012
Darin Gantt, profootballtalk.com Donovan McNabb wants to know where everyone's going. The Rams and 49ers just tripped across each other repeatedly in overtime, finishing in a 24-24 tie. It's the first tie in the NFL since McNabb and the Eagles drew with the Bengals on Nov. 16, 2008. … |
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VS. POSTGAME QUOTESNOVEMBER 11, 2012 BENGALS COACH MARVIN LEWIS Opening statement:"We did some things that we had been lacking over recent weeks. We made plays at critical moments. The c... |
Searching for AnswersNov 11, 2012
Sam Borden, nytimes.com A capsule look at the Giants' 31-13 loss to the Bengals. |
'Playoffs start today'Nov 11, 2012
Geoff Hobson, bengals.com Robert Geathers A week after challenging his quarterback and middle linebacker, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis challenged his offensive and defensive lines and everyone answered the bell in a 31-1... |
We'll be putting all our GIFs for the day here, from Bill Belichick emphatically challenging the officials to A.J. Green exploiting New York's defensive holes. We'll update the post as the later games conclude, so stay tuned. More » |
Eli Manning doesn't think he has a tired armNov 11, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com As people around the league tried to figure out why the fire has gone out of the Giants' passing game over the last month, one suggestion offered up by Greg Cosell of NFL Films was that Manning is dealing with a tired arm. Manning had another dreadful d… |
Wrap-up: Bengals 31, Giants 13Nov 11, 2012
My thoughts on the Cincinnati Bengals' 31-13 victory over the New York Giants at Paul Brown Stadium: What it means: In their first win over a team with a winning record in more than a year, the Bengals (4-5) ended their four-game losing streak and keep … |
Bengals rout sloppy Giants 31-13Nov 11, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com It looked like the Giants were going to grab a little momentum on their second possession of the second half when Ahmad Bradshaw ripped off a long run deep into Bengals territory, but the play would not end well for the Giants. Adam Jones yanked the bal… |
Bengals thump Giants to end losing skidNov 11, 2012
Andy Dalton threw touchdown passes to four different receivers in the Bengals' 31-13 win against the Giants on Sunday. |
Giants' Hixon, Sash sidelined with ankle injuriesNov 11, 2012
Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN.com The Giants lost wide receiver Domenik Hixon and backup safety Tyler Sash for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals due to injuries. |
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Anyone expecting an instant fix for the Giants' recent offensive woes was left disappointed by their play in the first half against the Bengals. The Giants failed to convert their first four third downs and couldn't get a touchdown on either of their … |
A.J. Green finds hole in Giants defense right awayNov 11, 2012
Josh Alper, profootballtalk.com Earlier this week, Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green said that there were "a lot of holes" in the Giants defense. The Giants took some umbrage at that suggestion, but they didn't seem to close all of the holes that Green picked up on film. The Bengal… |
Bengals jump on Giants earlyNov 11, 2012
Geoff Hobson, bengals.com A.J. Green's only mistake was agreeing with New York talkmaster Boomer Esiason that the Giants has "plenty of holes." On the fifth play of Sunday's game at Paul Brown Stadium Green proved it when h... |
Mays, Robinson start; Nelson out; Sims activeNov 11, 2012
Geoff Hobson, bengals.com With Chris Crocker now back to playing the snaps of a starter at safety, the Bengals opted to give Taylor Mays his third start and first opposite Crocker on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium against the... |
Reggie Nelson inactive for BengalsNov 11, 2012
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Hertz bid to buy Dollar Thrifty said to raise U.S. antitrust concerns
DETROIT (Bloomberg) -- Hertz Global Holdings Inc.'s bid for antitrust clearance to buy Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. has met resistance at the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, according to people familiar with the situation.
An understanding that the deal could be approved with conditions, reached with the FTC's Bureau of Competition, faces opposition at the agency's Bureau of Economics, where some staffers think the $2.6 billion merger should be blocked, said the people, who declined to be identified because the matter isn't public. The two bureaus submit their recommendations to the five-member commission, which makes the final decision.
Hertz announced the acquisition on Aug. 26 and it said it expected FTC approval by mid-October. On Oct. 18, Hertz extended the deadline for the FTC to rule on the transaction to Nov. 16 from Oct. 31 because the agency needed more time to complete its review.
"We're maybe at the last hour, and now the FTC apparently wants to look at more information," Fred Lowrance, a Nashville, Tenn.-based analyst at Avondale Partners LLC, said in an interview. "It's a little surprising and frustrating that the process continues to drag on this long."
Hertz, which has sought to take over Dollar Thrifty for more than five years, agreed to sell its Advantage brand to address FTC concerns that the deal would crimp competition in the rental-car market, the people said.
Cecelia Prewett, an FTC spokeswoman, declined to comment on the status of the agency's review. Richard Broome, a Hertz spokesman, also declined to comment.
Hertz began its pursuit of Dollar Thrifty in April 2007. In 2010, it made a formal bid of about $1.2 billion, which Dollar Thrifty shareholders rejected. Another offer last year was withdrawn as a result of market conditions, the company said.
As part of the latest agreement to buy Dollar Thrifty, Hertz committed to selling its Advantage brand to Franchise Services of North America Inc. and Macquarie Group Ltd.'s Macquarie Capital.
FTC probe
FTC investigators are continuing to interview competitors about the deal's potential impact, while Howard Shelanski, the new director of the Bureau of Economics, is reviewing the case and hasn't submitted his office's formal recommendation to the commission, the people said.
The Bureau of Economics' position could be more influential than usual because of Shelanski, who is both an economist and a lawyer, the people said. Shelanski, who was nominated to the post in May, is also a law professor at Georgetown University. He previously served at the FTC as deputy director of the Bureau of Economics from 2009-2011 and is highly respected within the agency, the people said.
Lawyers for both Hertz and the FTC have started preparing for litigation in case the FTC sues to block the deal, one of the people said.
Under its merger agreement with Dollar Thrifty, Hertz is obliged to do everything it can to conclude the takeover, including litigating against any injunction or other attempt to block the deal.
More questions
A non-voting meeting of the agency's commissioners last week yielded more questions about the transaction, the people said. A final decision requires the votes of three of the agency's five commissioners.
"Until the commission decides, there may be a lot of information that keeps coming to light and keeps getting looked at," said Roxann Henry, a partner with Morrison Foerster LLP in Washington. "After two years, they are going to make certain they have all the facts and don't get it wrong."
Some regulators at the FTC are concerned consumers will be hurt particularly at airport locations by further concentration in the industry, the people said.
Market players
If the Dollar Thrifty deal is approved, the U.S. rental-car industry will have shrunk in the past half-decade from five major companies to three, highlighted by Enterprise Holdings Inc.'s 2007 acquisition of Vanguard Car Rental Group Inc., owner of the National and Alamo brands.
The four largest companies -- Enterprise, Hertz, Avis Budget Group Inc. and Dollar Thrifty -- control 80 percent of the U.S. market, according to market researcher IBISWorld.
The number of U.S. rental-car locations has fallen to 17,037 this year from a peak of 17,331 in 2007, IBISWorld said in a report on the U.S. market in February. That number will decline to 16,878 by 2017, IBISWorld estimates.
"Companies will only need to give the commission more time when there are unresolved issues," said William Vigdor, an antitrust lawyer with Vinson & Elkins LLP in Washington, who served at the FTC for six years. "Clearly the jury is still out on whether the transaction will be approved."
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For me:
01. Gates of Delirium
02. Close to the Edge
03. And You And I
04. Awaken
05. Yours is No Disgrace
If we look at all the decenia what would be your top 5 of 70's Yes songs?
The mind is like a parachute; it works much better when it's open.
For me:
01. Gates of Delirium
02. Close to the Edge
03. And You And I
04. Awaken
05. Yours is No Disgrace
The mind is like a parachute; it works much better when it's open.
Only five? Ask me again in a couple of weeks and it will probably be different. 80s and 90s will be easier.
1. "Close to the Edge"
2. "Heart of the Sunrise"
3. "Starship Trooper"
4. "Awaken"
5. "Ritual"
". . . Be the change you wish to see in the world." Ghandi
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for those who know me here they might tell you that I myself am a odd one out :)
my other choice would have been Future times rejoice.. simply put- Tormoto is great! I have said in the past that if Future times was meshed with arriving ufo and madrigal is would be considered one of the best "mini" epics in the history of the band... I think it would have sounded cool too :)
Arriving ufo is full of brilliant creativity.. and at times jams like the battle in Gates of delirium. Tormoto is full of creative rhythms- textures and time changes .. some of the best drumming Alan has ever done is on Tormoto.
if you listen to what Chris and Alan are doing together on Tormoto you will find it unique to any Yes album.. they have always meshed well together but on tormoto I find there chemistry to shine bright... like in Arriving ufo.
cool vid.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1c070...eature=related
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1. I've Seen All Good People
2. Your's is No Disgrace
3. Roundabout
4. Starship Trooper
5. Close to the Edge
Honorable Mention: Awaken
I'm sorry to be so boring. I think maybe liking the first 3 songs might exactly make me an unusual character on this message forum, though, even though they were probably Yes' three most popular songs in the 70s.
I'm not so much an AOR-radio type that I can't appreciate songs like the one I rated 5th and the one I gave an honorable mention. I also liked Tales from the Topographic Oceans- the whole album- and I don't think even Rick Wakeman can say that.
I like Chris and Alan well enough on Tormato, I actually always like them on any album. It's Steve and especially Rick I care less for on Tormato. It's like they were having a pissing contest, but instead of 'how far' it was 'how many notes can I cram into one minute' and Rick then topped it off with some very cheesy keyboardsounds. I think 'Arriving UFO' is probably my least favorite Yes songs out of their entire catalogue. Ah, well, there is no account for taste and it's good that wel all like different things about Yes, so all their music keeps on being celebrated!
Btw, this is what Steve Howe had to say on Tormato in an interview from last august:
.....it's a very complex album, very dense with parts. Yes was striving to be a band that didn't bask, didn't strum chords—we actually always played things. (Hums guitar melody to opening track, laughs) Some of that stuff is very tricky and quite surprising, and some of it would be very hard for even us to play. None of us really remember "Rejoice," or don't remember very well. We've tried to play "Silent Wings of Freedom" on-stage, and it just never really worked. A lot of it didn't really translate to stage particularly besides "Onward" and when we simplified "Madrigal." Rick and I had so many notes, and there's not a lot of space in it. "Silent Wings of Freedom" was also very improvised. In the shortest sentence I can say, it was very overplayed and under-produced. Lots of notes! And some of it should have just cleared up, and I blame myself and everybody else in the band because everybody was guilty of that kind of thing.
We weren't on such a high with production at the time, probably caught between changes and trends. Drama proves itself that it knows where its going—it starts, and you're like, "What the hell is this?" And it just plows through the whole time in—I won't say immaculate—but close to immaculate level of strength. And yet Tormato does have its moments, that's for sure. "Release Release" does have its moments, but it's not that satisfying to listen to, at least for myself—I can't talk for everyone else. But there are some nice moments in it, and I think there should have been someone else there helping us with that one a little bit. We'd always had a really good engineer, and we were a bit lost at sea with actually the tonal landscape and the space. And maybe "Arriving UFO" has more space—its' a little more thought out in the way we played together. A bit gimmicky but effective. But some of the other music was a little too intense and tried too hard. That's my summary of Tormato.
The mind is like a parachute; it works much better when it's open.
About time I chimed in here.
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5. Starship Trooper
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Horticulture Professor to Present on North America's Agricultural OriginsAugust 3rd, 2012
AMES, Iowa — A Purdue University horticulture professor will offer a glimpse of 16th century North American agriculture in a presentation on Aug. 14 at Iowa State University.
Jules Janick, the James Troop distinguished professor of horticulture, will present "Early Pictures of America: Revelations of the Drake Manuscript" at 7 p.m. in 1148 Gerdin Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. Janick's presentation is based on the Histoire Naturelle des Indes, an anonymous illustrated manuscript believed to have been written between 1586 and 1600, which also is called the Drake Manuscript. "The manuscript is of considerable historical and horticultural interest since it portrays food plants consumed by the indigenous people of the Americas and provides evidence of crop introduction from the Old World used by indigenous Americans," Janick said. Many aspects of the work remain a mystery, mostly the identity of the illustrator who drew pictures of people, plants and animals. "The illustrator's work remains a valuable resource for information about horticulture and culture of the indigenous Indians of the New World," he said. Janick said most agree the illustrator was a Frenchman who was involved in some way with at least one of the voyages of Sir Francis Drake, probably the 1585-1586 voyage to the West Indies. "The speech will include the intersection of horticultural history, art history and the history of European incursion in the North America," Janick said. ContactsJules Janick, Purdue University, email@example.com Adcock, Agriculture and Life Sciences Communication Service, (515) 294-2314, email@example.com |
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A species concept for bacteria based on adaptive divergence
Trends Microbiol 19(1):7 (2011) PMID 21071229
Bacterial strains are currently grouped into species based on overall genomic similarity and sharing of phenotypes deemed ecologically important. Many believe this polyphasic taxonomy is in need of revision because it lacks grounding in evolutionary theory, and boundaries between species are arbitrary. Recent taxonomy efforts using multilocus sequence typing (MLST) data are based on the identification of distinct phylogenetic clusters. However, these approaches face the problem of deciding the phylogenetic level at which clusters are representative of evolutionary or taxonomically distinct units. In this review, I propose classifying two phylogenetic clusters as separate species only when they have statistically significantly diverged as a result of adaptive evolution. More than a method for classification, the concept of adaptive divergence can be used in a 'reverse ecology' approach to identify lineages that are in the process of speciation or genes involved in initial adaptive divergence.
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In this post I'll reveal another useful pattern in the world of design patterns – the template method pattern. You can read my previous posts about design patterns here: Structural patterns Decorator pattern Proxy pattern Facade pattern Adapter pattern Composite pattern Bridge pattern Flyweight pattern Creational patterns Singleton pattern Abstract Factory pattern Prototype pattern Factory Method pattern Builder pattern Behavioral Patterns Strategy pattern Iterator pattern Template Method Pattern The template method pattern is used to defer steps of an algorithm to a class subclasses. The structure of the algorithm doesn't change only the "holes" that the pattern leaves (the template method) can defer from subclass to subclass.
Use Cases for the Template Method Pattern You should use the pattern in the following cases:
UML Diagram
Example in C#
#region Abstract Class
abstract class Abstract
public abstract void Step1();
public abstract void Step2();
/// <summary>
/// The template method which call the
/// algorithm parts.
/// </summary>
public void TemplateMethod()
#region Concrete Classes
class Concrete1 : Abstract
#region Methods
public override void Step1()
Console.WriteLine("Step one was called");
public override void Step2()
Console.WriteLine("Step two was called");
class Concrete2 : Abstract
#region Members
private int _calculation;
#region Ctor
/// Construct a new Concrete2 object
public Concrete2()
_calculation = 0;
Console.WriteLine("calculation is {0}",
The example is self explanatory. The algorithm has two steps that every concrete class decide how to implement them.
"Hook" Operation Example The following example shows how you can "hook" operation like creating a data accessor object in a derived class of BaseDataAccessor:
public abstract class BaseDataAccessor
protected object _dataAccessor;
public BaseDataAccessor()
protected abstract void InitDataAccessor();
public class SqlDALComponent : BaseDataAccessor
#region Properties
public System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand DataAccessor
return ((System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand)_dataAccessor);
protected override void InitDataAccessor()
_dataAccessor = new System.Data.SqlClient.SqlCommand();
The InitDataAccessor is the "hook" operation that is implemented in the subclasses and creates the data accessor. Pay attention that it is only an example and not the way I would implement a data accessor creation!
Summary To sum up the post, I introduced the template method pattern. The template method pattern helps me a lot as a infrastructure developer to enable "hook" operations to control the extensions of the classes I build. The template method pattern resemble the strategy pattern. The only difference between them is that template method use inheritance to vary part of an algorithm and strategy use delegation instead.The next post in this series will describe the command pattern in details.
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How Long Can True Blood Last? "There Is Certainly More Story to Tell"
As True Blood embarks on its fifth season, many viewers are already wondering about the sixth season and beyond.
Writer/producer Alexander Woo tells The Vault that the show can keep going for the foreseeable future.
"I do think there is certainly more story to tell," he says, acknowledging there are monetary considerations that he has no control over.
"I think we've seen the life of most shows on HBO, and most serialized shows are between 5 and 10 years. And vampires' don't age, but people do, but it's OK because they're all in great shape. The show is more like humans than it is like vampires."
The one thing many fans of any drama fear is the abrupt cancellation of their show. Alexander hopes that won't happen with True Blood.
"Emotionally, as a fan of the show I think it would be a shame if we did not land the plane," he says. "We have told really sort of an epic story over a huge period of time and to stop it in mid-air would be, as a story teller, very unsatisfying to me ... That's the one thing that the writers have talked about as wanting more than anything else to be able to tell an ending to the story. Everyone one associated with the show wants that and I do believe that everyone's intentions are for that to happen."
Now, it's just up to HBO to do the right thing!
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