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We haven't seen the full effects of the second Wild Card yet, of course. We probably aren't going to see an 82-80 team limp in this year. We haven't seen a five-team tie for a spot that needs to be sorted out by coin flips, tiebreakers, and Facebook likes. Even better: a five-team tie for both Wild Card spots -- as in, five teams for the same two spots, with no way to figure out who should have home-field advantage for the play-in game to the play-in game for the playoffs. One of these years, man. One of these years.
It could be this year. And when that happens, it will be fun to watch the baseball-loving corner of the Internet melt. But the early returns on what we know are pretty positive. The three things we've learned so far:
The trading deadline wasn't affected that much
One of the early concerns with the extra playoff spot was that every team and their minor-league affiliates would be contending. The deadline was going to be nothing more than the Royals sitting by a phone that would never ring.
That didn't happen. There were 26 trades between major-league teams last July. This year there were 33. And there certainly wasn't anything from last year's August dealings that could come close to comparing to the Red Sox/Dodgers swap, depending on your opinion of Delmon Young.
It's going to be easier for first-half stinkers to get into a race
It might be that the success of the Brewers and Phillies over the last two months of the season makes that first point less valid. Maybe there will be a trend away from deadline deals precisely because of teams like the 2012 Phillies. I'm going to guess not, though. The risk is to forego a chance at a bounty of prospects for pending free agents, or players who aren't seen as a long-term solution. The reward is a 2-percent chance at a one-game playoff. Just about every team should, and will, take the prospects in the hand.
But there will always be teams like the Brewers and Phillies. Maybe not every year, but often. And one of these years, they'll win a playoff spot, months after they should have been buried. The 2006 Phillies were 49-55 at the trading deadline, 14 games back in the NL East and behind five other teams in the Wild Card standings. They went 36-22 after the deadline, which no one remembers. But if the current playoff rules were in place, it would have meant a playoff berth for the Phillies.
It's not going to happen often. But it will happen. And it's kind of neat. Look at all those Phillies fans, excited at unexpectedly relevant baseball in September! Look at them! /tousles hair
The difference between winning a division and winning the Wild Card is huge
This isn't a surprise, but it's being reinforced with each passing day. The Rangers finished June with the best record in baseball, moving to 50-29 after a three-game sweep of the A's. Since then, the A's have gone 44-18, with the Rangers posting a 34-28 record during that same span. Entering Wednesday, the A's are three games back in the AL West.
The difference between winning that division and settling for the Wild Card can't be understated. The safety net is gone. The 2001 A's won 102 games, but they finished 14 games (!) behind the Mariners. They never had to panic, though, because they knew the only thing the Mariners were really winning was home-field advantage in the first two rounds of the playoffs.
The 1993 Giants won 103 games, but they missed out on the playoffs to a Braves team that won 104. This new system splits the difference between the two -- not as unfair as the old divisional setup, but not as forgiving as the setup in place before this season. You won't see the Rangers getting too creative with their lineups and rotation during the last series of the season, in Oakland. Not unless they have a four-game lead or better. There's much more at stake than home-field advantage and the phrasing on a flag.
I was very much against second Wild Card. But seeing what could happen if the A's actually catch up to the Rangers, watching the newfound mirth of the Phillies and Brewers fans, and being assured that deadline deals weren't going to disappear has all turned me around.
I reserve the right to type out spittle-flecked diatribe against Bud Selig after a five-way tie, though. It's going to make the All-Star Game tie look like the Treaty of Paris. Can't wait. This other stuff is exciting, too.


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Ralf D. Bode, ASC, Academy Award-nominated cinematographer of Coal Miner's Daughter, died Feb. 27. The German-born DP, whose other credits included Saturday Night Fever, Dressed to Kill, and The Accused, had been suffering from lung cancer. He was 59.
Bode moved with his family to Vermont at age 13, majored in theatre at the University of Vermont, had a brief career as an actor, and enrolled in Yale Drama School's directing program. He then served for two years as a Signal Corps cameraman in the U.S. Army. He met director Robert M. Young, who advised him to approach a cinematography career through a path as an electrician and gaffer. Bode worked as a lighting technician on John G. Avildsen's Joe and Cry Uncle; for Avildsen's film Rocky, Bode shot the Philadelphia sequences (including Sylvester Stallone's famous run up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps).
Early cinematography credits for Bode include The Stoolie and There Is No 13, but his first major project as DP was the disco smash Saturday Night Fever, which got him into the International Cinematographers Guild. Apart from Avildsen, Bode frequently collaborated with director Michael Apted on films like Coal Miner's Daughter and Gorky Park, and director Jonathan Kaplan on The Accused and Love Field, among others. The cinematographer joined the ASC in 1982.
In the 1990s, Bode's most prominent credits were on such top-drawer TV movies as Gypsy, A Streetcar Named Desire, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, and Annie, for which he earned an Emmy nomination. He taught his craft at the Los Angeles Film School, which has endowed an annual student award in his name.

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Landscape near Rocca Canterano
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High expectations were placed in the young Carl Philipp Fohr, one of the outstanding draughtsmen of his generation in Germany. Death overtook Fohr at an early age; he drowned while bathing in the Tiber. This composition of a mountain landscape before the gates of Rome was a study for what was to be his last painting.
He had been in Rome since 1816. The city was an international meeting place for the artists of the time, who shared a search for new – if greatly differing – artistic approaches. Among Fohr's friends was Johann David Passavant, a later inspector of the Städelsches Kunstinstitut. Passavant bequeathed to the museum a sizeable portfolio of drawings by the promising young talent.


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What is a rivalry? — Rivalries are weekly hosted events, aimed at accelerating the playing ability of each participant through the drive of friendly competition. These rivalries provide a place for beginner and veteran players alike to compete as casually or fiercely as they choose.
Structured in the familiar format of the Official Tournaments, participants are given one week to post the best score they can on a selection of songs. At the end of each week, a credit prize pool is distributed, and each player is awarded rivalry points based on their performance.
This week's Rivalries are already underway! Joining either rivalry is as simple as posting in your rivalry thread. Unsure of which division you belong in? Just ask, and we will be happy to let you know!
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Update 3:
Alright, arc got universal multiplayer working. (He cheated.)
This only applies to R^3.
Prochat, and the other two engines, will be updated to use arc's hack as soon as we get the chance.
Enjoy. (Come to universal to chat!)
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FFR Updates and Fixes
Update 2: Since we can't have SFS, I've started working on a tracking system for NotFFRon. I'll be creating a very simple tracking system to help prevent cheating and to allow per-user progress tracking. Once that's in place, perhaps a small group of us will come together to produce the final 18 or so levels.
Update: Still no Chat/MP. I'll post as soon as it gets done. T-T
- Velocity engine will now load songs.
- NPS images are now generated and displayed again.
- Replay image generator is back in action.
Chat, Multiplayer, and Radio are in the process of being made available.
We are awaiting support from the creators of Smartfox, and until then we can do nothing.
Synth dropped in today to help us with the fixes.
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[C] FFR's First Official Stepcharting Workshop
The First FFR Stepcharting Workshop is an interactive, intimate one-month event where stepcharters will step a 4-key file for either FFR or Stepmania, offer and receive constructive feedback, and revise their files accordingly. It will run from Sunday, March 2 to Saturday, March 29 and be open to stepcharters at every level, from seasoned veterans to beginners. There will be no afterparty with a bonfire and s'mores, but you are free to have your own if you so desire.
Some may wonder what the purpose of such a structured workshop is, but there are no catches or rewards here beyond learning more about stepcharting from one another and having a lot of fun. And really, why else are we all here?
Those interested should private message me (moches) with the subject line "Workshop Registration." The deadline for registration is the midnight of Saturday, March 1. Spots may be limited to 24 participants. In order to get a proper headcount, I also ask that questions and other messages be sent under different subject lines.
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Songs of the Week (February 7th, 2014)
At the risk of sounding dictatorial, I would very much appreciate it if you could go and take a look out of whatever window is the closest to wherever you might be situated at this present moment in time. Don't worry about the reasons underlying my request right now, for if history has taught us anything it's that thinking things through is very rarely a wise idea. Right now, your job is to simply gaze out of a window. The make, the model, and the location are all irrelevant. Think long and hard about what you see, committing all that you possibly can to memory before reporting back to me. So, please go and do that right……now.
Did you do it? I doubt it, but if for some reason you did then I want you to know that during the brief amount of time that you were distracted, us kindhearted folks over at FFR took advantage and hacked into your computer's mainframe using the classic QRZVW Firewall Override trick so that we could install a Super Advanced Obedience Program (SAOP) on your motherboard. What this means is that regardless of the breaks that you inevitably will one day decide take or the long-winded "I'm leaving for real this time!" forum posts that you make, you will come to find it exceedingly difficult, if not wholly impossible to depart from FFR permanently. We apologize for the inconvenience as well as the inexcusable disregard of your privacy, but we're certain that you'll find the effects of this program to be quite beneficiary to you and your community as the years go on. Take me as an example: if it wasn't for the SAOP, you wouldn't be reading this right now. Therefore the program is good.
Now, before we continue on to the meat of this update, I'd like you to think back to whatever you saw out the window a few moments ago. Don't worry, this isn't a trick like last time, as we've already gotten what we're after. All I want you to do is to picture in your mind's eye what you saw and to keep it there as you play through the four new files that we have on offer this week so that you may come to realize that the outside world pales in comparison to the vibrant, multicolored yet mostly black-backgrounded world of FFR.
[February 7th Released Songs]
No Money Down, Low Monthly Payments by Nero's Day At Disneyland (DossarLX ODI) – Difficulty: 11 / 1:16 / Misc / IDM
Still Blastin [Light] by Nemesis Theory (SKG_Scintill) – Difficulty: 16 / 1:52 / Arcade
T&J "complete ver." by Cranky (ilikexd) – Difficulty: 82 / 7:42 / Rock / Progressive Rock
Twirling Star by Maxo (Wayward Vagabond) – Difficulty: 85 / 5:59 / Misc / Celestial Chiptune
Our first release of the week, which also doubles as our easiest, brings together the familiar duo of Dossar and Nero's Day At Disneyland in a way that is atypical from previous releases. Many of the Nero's Day At Disneyland files that are presently available to play are relatively difficult, ranging anywhere from Arrogant Cobbler's 66 difficulty rating to Dossar's earlier Hero Reconsidering, which is at a now-stable 85. No Money Down, Low Monthly Payments breaks this mold as its difficulty comes in at a much more manageable 11. The song, which is only a little bit over a minute in length, will test players in their abilities to chain together pitch relevant jumps during a steady 12th note groove. It's quick, it's easy, it's fun, and it will only cost you about the same price as about a cup of coffee a day*†‡§?¶, so go and give it a try.
Next on the agenda for today is Still Blastin [Light]. Some of you might remember that the original Still Blastin file from TC_Halogen was part of the stepfiling contest held a year and a bit ago which also gave us Blackout [Breathe Carolina] and Within Life. SKG_Scintill's version of Nemesis Theory's chiptune heavy song brings the difficulty of the original file down by fifty-three points so that it can be enjoyed by those who might not be ready to tackle the trickier patterns in the original. The [Light] version of the song tends to follow the main melody with single notes and uses an incredibly light layering scheme to factor in the occasional percussion note. The file also ignores anything higher than an eighth steam; in fact, the only two 16th notes in the entire file are isolated, and anything 24th or higher never appears once. If you've ever wanted to enjoy this high energy song without the same high energy output on your fingers then now is your chance.
If I can offer you one piece of advice regarding the penultimate file in this week's set of releases, it's that you should go to the bathroom before you play it. T&J "complete ver." is, at the time of this update, the fifth longest song in all of FFR, promising to take up seven minutes and forty-six seconds of your life if you agree to play it. Even if random face itches and creepy shadows appearing in your peripheral vision will be sure to sap your score at some point, passing up on this file would be a huge mistake. Similarly, it would also be an error to assume that this song is typical of cranky's usual sound. Don't think Party 4u or R176; rather, think more along the lines of Tenimuhou or Twister. Make sure to stay on your toes at all times as award-winning stepartist ilikexd is going to be challenging you with pretty much every pattern in the book, yet he does so in a way that's so smooth and consistent that you could spread it over a piece of toasted marble rye. Once your bladder is empty and your fingers are all stretched and warmed up, head over to the Rock section and prepare to embark on your marathon.
The fourth and final release of this week is similar to T&J in that it is lengthy, difficult, and incredibly diverse in terms of both the song and the chart structure. Although the various components of the song are bounded together by an overarching "celestial chiptune" motif, very rarely does Maxo's Twirling Star linger in one style, BPM, or soundscape for an extended period of time. If you're familiar with files such as 12 Bar Bloops or Phi-dentity Crisis then you should have some idea of what I'm referring to. Veteran stepartist Wayward Vagabond has lovingly charted Maxo's debut release on FFR as a particular difficult piece, featuring a cavalcade of tricky patterns such as jackhammers, jumpstreams, trills, and fast 32nds, the likes of which appearing both chained together as streams and appearing sporadically as quick bursts. Make sure not to expend all of your energy too early as the last leg of the song features more than enough spots that are as ready as they are eager to ruin your AAA, full combo, or ability to pass the file. However, with great struggle comes great reward, and rewarded you will be.
And so we reach our conclusion once again. Since there were no veteran songs included in the last set of releases non-veterans should now be fully caught up with their blue-named peers. In addition, the results of the 2013 FFR Forum Awards were released two days ago, so make sure to check those out over in the forums if you haven't already (and you're interested, of course). Other than that, I'm afraid that you'll have to wait until next time. That shouldn't be too much of a problem though, right? After all, you aren't going to be venturing off anywhere soon thanks to the SAOP that we definitely, 100% really, truly did install on your computer.


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Salisbury, MD. Once we've passed mid-winter (Groundhog's Day to most of you, day after her birthday to Granny Griffith), common gardening wisdom says that the first warm day is when you do your winter pruning. Now, admittedly, this is not a universally accepted philosophy. In fact, there are as many theories on how and when to prune as there are Gardening Grannies. Perhaps, even more.
Basically, according to Granny Griffith who always takes the lead in debatable issues such as this, you can do your winter pruning any day after a hard enough freeze has put your trees and shrubs into full winter dormancy. She actually pruned her peach trees that warm weekend at the end of December last year without any obvious repercussions. The rest of the Grannies strongly recommend waiting at least until mid-January but, I ask you, when did majority opinion ever effect what Granny Griffith decided to do?
While we haven't had nearly as much snow as last winter (knock on wood), the Grannies were discussing how much intervention is actually required when it does snow. No surprise here, but the Grannies are split on whether or not to wrap burlap around tender new shrubs or knock snow off unprotected ones. Here's how the split goes down.
Granny Griffith ascribes to the theory of "survival of the fittest". Translation: if it can't take a little snow, it probably wasn't meant to be. Other Grannies, who do not hold full-time jobs, have gardening help or are generally more tender-hearted, have been known to stake and wrap smaller shrubs with burlap and dutifully brave freezing temperatures to knock snow from branches of "vulnerable" plantings. Some do so with tender loving care and other just whack at them with a broom to get the job done. Overall, there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of difference in plant survival ratios between the theories. Admittedly, Granny Griffith does a bit more corrective pruning to make up for her tougher theories, but not a whole lot.
So, "D. Day" (translation: Decision Day) and Groundhog Day is almost upon us. Despite the bitterly cold and windy weather, the Grannies are predicting a warm-ish weekend around the second week in February. The Gardening Grannies actually agree on the next steps, regardless of whether you've protected your plantings or have left them to the proverbial wolves. Assuming that we don't get any snow between now and then, just wait until the ground has dried out a bit. On the next reasonably warm day, venture out armed with gloves, pruners and your wheelbarrow. Take a good hard look at your target plant. Walk all around it surveying how it actually looks. Then, give thought to how you want it to look. The first step is to cut off dead and damaged wood. Then, re-evaluate your project and begin secondary pruning to arrive at the desired shape. Keep in mind that if your plant is a spring bloomer, the more severe the winter pruning, the less blooms you will have this spring. That leads us to a time-honored principle regarding pruning: the best time to prune any flowering plant is shortly after it has stopped blooming….be that spring, summer, winter or fall. Just remember the rule and apply it to the plant in question.
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I love maple syrup. I love it on pancakes, on waffles, on French toast with fried eggs.
But maple syrup is so much more than just pancake sauce. Maple syrup is the nectar of the gods, an epicurean delight that is meant to be experienced. It's amazingly full bodied, with a complex and enjoyable flavor that is, to me, what honey is to bees.
I use it in my coffee every morning. And I pour it over oatmeal and other whole-grain hot cereals. I enjoy it as a topping on fruit, yogurt, ice-cream and pudding. I like to drizzle it over popcorn. And I find it heavenly in baked beans, pies, cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, sticky buns, cobblers and corn bread. What's more, it makes a fantastic glaze for baked ham, pork chops, chicken or duck, and a delightful addition to stir fries.
For those who would like to get even more creative, how about adding a little maple syrup when preparing your favorite marinade? Just think about a delectable maple-marinated pork loin or burgers, wings or chops. And what about potatoes and zucchini infused with maple marinade?
How about mixing a batch of barbecue sauce with a generous measure of maple syrup? Just thinking about basting baby-back ribs, chicken, portabellas or shish kabobs in a sauce that's sweet and tangy makes me want to start the grill right now. And a little maple syrup can go a long way when it comes to making pickles.
For those of you into home brewing, how about a batch of maple beer? I'm not particularly fond of dark beers, but several years ago I tried a maple porter that had been crafted by a friend of a friend. It was a heady, dark beer that proved to be pretty darn good. He said the recipe had been styled after one passed down by his grandfather who would boil down late-season, mildly buddy sap partway to syrup, add the right amount of hops and yeast, and forget about it until it was time to bottle.


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- to promote local and regional self-government, to pool experience and develop policies on local and regional authorities' administrative and legal structures and finances;
- to promote transfrontier co-operation between local and regional authorities and to highlight the cultural and linguistic diversity of Europe's regions.
The Council of Europe aims to protect and strengthen local and regional democracy and to encourage devolution and citizen participation in local and regional government. The European Charter of Local Self-Government was drawn up with these aims in mind. The Council of Europe's work therefore covers all issues relating to the legal framework, structures, duties, resources and functioning of local and regional authorities.
The co-operation programme is particularly concerned with legislative assistance, with the division of responsibilities between the various levels of government and relations between those levels. It also gives legislative and technical assistance on the planning of local and regional finance systems and the management of municipal public services, on training local and regional government staff and elected representatives and setting up and running local and regional authorities' associations.
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Border regions have become increasingly outward-looking and this has opened up new prospects for transfrontier partnerships (for example, the setting-up of the Euro regions). The European Outline Convention on Transfrontier Co-operation between Territorial Communities or Authorities provides the legal basis for transfrontier co-operation.
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- There are several mechanisms for following up and monitoring Council of Europe conventions.
To date, the Council of Europe has drawn up more then 200 conventions, many of which are open to non-member states.
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- bedrooms 2
- baths 2
- sleeps 6
- pool no
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- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Sunset Village
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Top level 1443 sq ft. Open floor plan. Large living room with plasma TV, 1 leather swivel chairs, leather sectional that seats 4 and fold down sofa that can sleep 2. Dining room table seats 4 plus 2 seats at kitchen island counter. Large kitchen with all new appliances. Master bedroom with queen bed sleeps 2. Large master bath with spa feeling and jetted tub, walk in tile shower, double sinks and toilet. 2nd bedroom Queen Bed sleeps 2. 2nd bath room has shower, sink and toilet. Each bedroom has dresser and closet space for clothes. Large covered deck. Spectacular Ocean and Cape Perpetua views.
Middle level 1201 sq ft. Open floor plan. Large living room with flat screen TV, 1 chair, 1 convertible sofa that seats 3 and sleeps 2. Dining room table seats 4 people plus 2 seats at Kitchen Island counter. Large kitchen with all new appliances. Master bedroom with queen bed sleeps 2. Master bath walk in tile shower, double sinks and toilet. 2nd bedroom Queen size bed sleeps 2. 2nd bath room jetted tub with shower head, sink and toilet. Each Bedroom has dresser and closet space for clothes. Large covered deck. Spectacular Ocean and Cape Perpetua views.
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Custom kitchen with large slab granite countertops and island. Stainless steel appliances and fully stocked kitchen.
-Plasma TV: 43' wall mounted in living room.
-Bedrooms equipped with queen pillow top mattreses.
-Incredible detail throughout condo featuring wall of windows, designer tile, deck with breathtaking views.
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These new modern, luxury condominiums are located in the most breath taking section of the central Oregon Coast, in the village of Yachats. Awesome Ocean views and sunsets from all decks and living spaces. Just relax and enjoy the view from these quite and private units. Surrounded by green mountains and Ocean views.
Located right in the center of town no need to drive every thing Yachats has to offer is within walking distance, the Ocean only 1 1/2 blocks away, plenty of walking trails along the beach and wooded trails. A large sandy beach and the Yachats River are a few minutes away. Cape Perpetua State Park visible from your unit and is about 4 miles south has miles of hiking trails, picnic tables and spectacular views of the coast line north and south. Whale watching and agate hunting or just a walk on the beach is a great way to relax and enjoy the clean fresh air. Stay inside and enjoy a stormy day with some board games and quality family time or just quite time with the one you love.
Yachats is a quaint and friendly community to enjoy the leisurely pace, but also offers wonderful restaurants, live music and great shopping. Usually something always going on at the commons, farmers market, winter fest, big band, plays and more just across the street.
Florence is about 30 minuet drive south and offers an excellent golf courses, Casino and miles of some of the best sand dunes in the country. The drive between Florence and Yachats is my favorite where you can stop and visit the most photographed lighthouse and the biggest sea lion caves also some of the best agate hunting is along this coastline.
Waldport is 12 minutes drive north and offer great crabbing in the Bay.
Newport is about 40 minutes north and offers Oregon Coast Aquarium, ripple's believe it or not and wax museum, Movie Theater, restaurants and boat charter for fishing and whale watching.
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Weekly $950-1250
Monthly $2950-3250
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Weekly $950-1250
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City and State tax of 7% and $75.00 Cleaning Fee.
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Weather warning issued for Hampshire
2:50pm Tuesday 25th September 2012 in News By Julian Robinson, Eastleigh Chief Reporter
A WEATHER warning has been put in place for Hampshire with forecasts of heavy rain overnight and tomorrow.
The Met Office issued the 'yellow' alert this afternoon telling residents to be aware of the risk of localised flooding across the south.
A huge bank of rain is expected to hit the south coast overnight with up to 40mm due to fall in the region throughout Wednesday.
It is the second time in a week that the south has been the subject of a Met Office weather warning.
On Monday, forecasters issued an 'amber' warning as torrential rain and wind gusting up to 60mph lashed coastal areas of the county.
Police immediately sent out a warning to motorists to be aware of flooding on the roads.
But emergency services were called out to a number of accidents during the busy rush hour period.
Fire fighters had to rescue a man trapped in a van surrounded by floodwater. The vehicle had come to a halt under Latchmore Bridge between Brockenhurst and Sway.
Another man suffered life-threatening injuries in a head-on crash at the height of the downpour.
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Eagles Clipped by Gators, 60-55, in WNIT
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Delia De La Torre tied her career-high with 24 points as the Eagles fell to the Gators, 60-55, in the second round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament on Monday night at the O'Connell Center.
FGCU finishes their first season as a Division I program with an overall record of 22-9 and winner of 17 of their last 19 games. FGCU's season will go down as one of the best in program history for many reasons. One major reason why the 2007-08 season will go down in history is because Florida Gulf Coast was the first team in history to make the WNIT in its first season as a Division I athletic program.
"I am really proud of our team, especially our four seniors and the three young ladies up here," said head coach Karl Smesko. "They made a lot out of this season and committed to making something out of this season after a broken start. They improved so much over the last couple of months. We had an opportunity to play a team with the quality of Florida and played the game to the wire, and had a chance at the end."
De La Torre (Las Cruces, N.M.) also pulled down nine rebounds to go along with her 24 points. Chelsea Dermyer (Fort Collins, Co.) chipped in with 10 points, six rebounds and two assists in 40 minutes.
"We don't go out there expecting to lose," said Senior guard Chelsea Dermyer."We've had success the last two seasons and there was no reason for us to go into this game thinking that we're going to lose. This is no different than last season, this is the post season that we were working for and that's what we did. We weren't just happy to be here, we were out there to win."
The Eagles came out with a 4-0 run that would be answered by a Gators 7-0 run. Down 7-4 with 17:16 left in the half, FGCU went on an 18-8 run to take a 22-15 lead with 9:49 left. The FGCU run was capped by an Ashley Haegele (Imperial, Mo.) fast break layup. Florida would not waver after falling behind and outscored FGCU 20-5 over the final 9:49 of the first half to take a 35-27 lead into the locker room at halftime.
"We had lapses in play that we too long to win the game tonight, and Florida is a team that will take advantage of your mistakes," Florida Gulf Coast head coach Karl Smesko said. "(Amanda Butler) made some key adjustments at the end of the first half and that forced us to get away from our game plan. We battled and played as hard as we can. I can't fault our effort, but we had some lapses in execution."
FGCU shot 11-of-30 (36.7 percent) from the field and 2-of-3 (66.7 percent) from long distance in the first half, while Florida shot 15-of-34 (44.1 percent) from the field and 1-of-7 (14.3 percent) from behind the 3-point line. The Gators won the first half rebounding battle 24-16.
De La Torre led the Eagles with 13 first half points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field and 1-of-2 from behind the 3-point line. De La Torre added two rebounds and a steal.
The Gators opened the second-half with a 9-3 run to push their lead to 44-30 with 13:37 left on the clock, forcing FGCU to burn a timeout to stop Florida's run.
The Eagles came out of the stoppage with seven straight points to cut the deficit in half at the next media timeout, but Marshae Dotson knocked in a jumper in the paint to stop the Eagles run and push UF's lead back to nine, 46-37, with just over nine minutes left in regulation.
FGCU continued to fight and they stormed back to pull within a basket 52-50 with just under four minutes left to play. Jen Mossor helped the Gators maintain a two-possession lead at the final media timeout after she stole the ball from Mandi Pierce (Altoona, Pa.) at halfcourt and took it in for a layup to make the score 54-50.
FGCU came within a point at 54-53 after Pierce knocked in a 3-pointer from the left wing off an assist from De La Torre. Florida increased their lead to 58-53, but the Eagles countered with a layup from Dermyer to get to within three, 58-55, with under a minute on the clock.
With 19 seconds left in the game, Mossor missed a 3-pointer but the Eagles were unable to grab the offensive board and were forced to foul and put the Gators on the free throw line. Sha Brooks stepped to the line and knocked down a pair of free throws to put UF in front by the final margin of 60-55.
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Game 3 of the 2012 NBA Playoffs first-round series between the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers has officially gotten chippy. Clippers forward Blake Griffin already picked up one technical on Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph earlier in the game. Here, he almost picked up another.
Griffin was fouled on the play by Marc Gasol, who spends the majority of this video whining about what was a pretty obvious call. Meanwhile, Griffin kept driving to the rim and got clotheslined by Randolph, sending everyone together. Luckily for the Clippers, Chris Paul pulled Griffin away from the scrum just before he could get called for his second technical.
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Sasha DiGiulian joins the Petzl Athlete Team, pushes standardsA welcome addition to the Petzl Athlete Team, 18-year-old Sasha DiGiulian has spent the first months of 2011 re-adjusting difficulty standards for women's sport climbing. Hailing from Alexandria, VA, Sasha picked up climbing 11 years ago, after her brother's birthday party, when she was just 7 years old.
Garrett Smith: A Purposeful LifePetzl is very saddened to announce the passing of our good friend and colleague, Garrett Smith, who died as a result of injuries sustained in an avalanche in the Utah backcountry on Saturday, March 26th. Garrett worked at Petzl America as a Senior Customer Sales and Support representative, specializing in the Professional and International markets. He was a part of all of our lives and he always brought plentiful and positive energy to the office with him. Petzl has already received condolnces from many of the customers he worked with on a regular basis.
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Goshen Police DepartmentDaily activity blotter for Monday, July 1, 201313GOS03424 06/30/2013Nature of Call: THEFTBlotter: Lois Burkhead, 78YOA, Goshen, reported an unknown person stole $15.00 from her purse while being a resident atCourtyard Health Care, 2400 College Ave. A case report was completed.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: HUSER, TYLER,9156Incident Location: 2400 COLLEGE AVE,GOSHEN,IN6/28/13 7:00 pmDate_Incident13GOS03425 06/30/2013Nature of Call: CRIMINAL MISCHIEFBlotter: Bryan Knight, 49YOA, Goshen, reported a subject damaged his 2010 Chevy Camero while parked in the 100 blk N. MainSt, Goshen. A case was taken.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: HUSER, TYLER,9156Incident Location: 100 BLK N MAIN ST,GOSHEN,IN6/30/13 11:30 amDate_Incident13GOS03427 06/30/2013Nature of Call: BURGLARY: FORCED ENTRYBlotter: Robert Bailey, 51 yoa, of Goshen, reported someone forced entry into his residence and took his prescriptionmedication. A report was taken.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: MILLER, D. SHAYNE,9148Incident Location: 321 S 9TH ST,GOSHEN,IN6/29/13 1:00 pmDate_Incident13GOS03428 06/30/2013Nature of Call: INCORRIGIBLEBlotter: Gabriela Hartpence, 35 yoa, of Goshen, reported that her juvenile daughter failed to listen to her lawful commands. Areport was taken.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: MILLER, D. SHAYNE,9148Incident Location: 504 NOELWOOD DR,GOSHEN,IN6/30/13 10:00 amDate_Incident13GOS03431 06/30/2013Nature of Call: BURGLARYBlotter: Juan Alcantara-Garcia, 46 YOM, 137 Watertower Ct, Goshen, called police in reference to the shed behind his residencebeing burglarized during the night time hours. Police arrived and a report was taken.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: CLERE, MARK D,9160Incident Location: 137 WATERTOWER CT,GOSHEN,IN6/30/13 4:53 pmDate_Incident13GOS03429 06/30/2013Nature of Call: BurglaryBlotter: Susan M Cortes, 36 yoa of Goshen, reported to police that someone tried to break into her apartment sometime between13:00hrs and 15:00hrs on 06/30/2013. A report was taken.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: ROSALES, ALEXANDRO,R100Incident Location: 2626 ALPINE FIR LN,GOSHEN,IN6/30/13 1:00 pmDate_Incident13GOS03434 06/30/2013Nature of Call: CRIMINAL MISCHIEFBlotter: Parks Department employee Gary Evans 37 yom, Syracuse, reported damage to picnic tables at Walnut Park. A casereport was taken.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: FARMER, JOSHUA,9161Incident Location: 620 N 5TH ST,GOSHEN,IN6/30/13 8:28 pmDate_Incident13GOS03433 06/30/2013Nature of Call: BATTERYBlotter: Robert South, 30, Goshen, reported being struck in the head by a female acquaintance. A report was taken and Robertwas given a battery procedure form.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: MAGGERT, KIRK M,9110Incident Location: 320 E MADISON ST,GOSHEN,IN6/30/13 7:50 pmDate_Incident13GOS03437 07/01/2013Nature of Call: INTIMIDATIONBlotter; Officers were dispatched to 206 South 28th Street reference intimidation. A report was taken.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: MILLER, BRANDON,9157Incident Location: 206 S 28TH ST,GOSHEN,IN7/1/13 1:31 amDate_Incident13GOS03436 07/01/2013Nature of Call: OFFICERS REPORT - SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITYBlotter ; Units were called to the area of the old Johnson Contrtols building which is being torn down because a neighbor calledand said they observed a light on in the top floor of the building and observed some subjects inside. Officers were able to gainentry to the building and nobody was found.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: MILLER, MICHAEL A,9107Incident Location: 1200 BLK E MONROE ST,GOSHEN,IN7/1/13 12:15 amDate_Incident13GOS03438 07/01/2013Nature of Call: RunawaysBlotter; Katharina Boyd of Goshen reported her 15 year old juvenile son left home without permission. The juvenile was enteredas a runaway. A report was taken.Case_Number Date_Report Officer Name: MILLER, BRANDON,9157Incident Location: 314 N 2ND ST,GOSHEN,IN6/30/13 1:00 pmDate_Incident
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Our savory-sweet spice blend is a simple way to add delicious flavor to grilled meats and poultry. Just rub the aromatic mixture onto foods up to 12 hours before cooking.
- A flavorful blend of paprika, chili powder, cumin, sea salt and pepper with a sweet touch of brown sugar for seasoning beef, pork, chicken and more.
- Versatile medium-spicy blend is also great for seasoning fajitas and tacos.
- Premium chili peppers are sun-dried to ensure bright, fresh flavor with just the right amount of spicy heat.
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A flood warning remains in effect for Gwinnett and Rockdale counties after hours of heavy rain soaked North Georgia on Monday, causing problems in several neighborhoods in the metro area. A tree fell into a house on Altacrest Drive in Scottdale. Fortunately, no one was hurt. No one was injured when a tree crashed on top of a car on Charles Allen Drive near Eighth Street in midtown. In Johns Creek, Wilson Road was closed throughout the night as crews worked to replace a telephone pole after a tree knocked it over.Frustrated residents in Peoplestown had the chance to talk to Mayor Kasim Reed about the problems they see every time there's a hard rain. Back in July, city leaders toured the area after residents complained that rising waters contained raw sewage.The city began cleaning out storm drains on a regular basis."Cleaning out drains is not going to fix an issue where you have six feet of sewage in the back yard," said a resident at the time.Mayor Reed met with many of those same residents with an update on Monday night, saying they've repaired manholes and are continuing to sweep streets and clean storm drains."What is being done around our neighborhood is really superficial," said a resident.Reed says if what they're doing doesn't work, they're considering a bigger more expensive solution -- building a retention pond."I'm going to leave this office with this problem solved, even if it means spending $25 to $35 million to solve it," said Reed.Residents say they want the problem fixed immediately, but they're pleased that at least something is being done.The Gainesville area received over 7 inches of rain since Sunday. After noon on Tuesday, rising waters in Suwanee submerged a portion of Martins Farm Road near Satellite Boulevard. Emergency crews have blocked off the road.
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An elderly woman escaped harm Thursday after a fire started in her Prospect Avenue home.
The cause of the incident is unknown, according to Assistant Chief Walter Griffin. When the EMFD received the call at 10:47 a.m., Griffin and Assistant Chief Robert Salveson Jr. responded. The North Bellmore Fast Team provided assistance as well.
"The engine company was really impressive and made a really good stop," Griffin said. "They confined it to the one room of origin."
Firefighters vented the smoke from the residence, and they made sure carbon dioxide levels returned to a safe level before leaving the residence.
Traffic was halted between Linda Drive and Garden Lane while firefighters secured the area.
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The Force was strong with this one. The Detroit Pistons and the Palace Sports & Entertainment production team won the 2013 National Golden Matrix Award for Best Mascot Video.
This is the first Golden Matrix Award for Palace Sports & Entertainment since 2003. Ryan Archibald and Barry Walton produced the original "Hooper's World: A New Saga" digital short for Star Wars Night at The Palace of Auburn Hills. The video, starring Hooper and Detroit Pistons Center Andre Drummond, aired in-arena during the Pistons win over the Atlanta Hawks in January.
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Biotivia Bio Span+ Longevity Trans-Resveratrol Bio Enhanced 500 mg. - 60 Vegetarian Capsules
Biotivia Bio Span+ Bio Enhanced is the supreme resveratrol longevity supplement. Bio Span+ is the only scientifically formulated resveratrol-based supplement which provides a truly synergistic blend of longevity compounds in one capsule. Bio Span+ contains a full array of SirT-1 activators, telomerase precursors, and neurotropic agents, the three major anti-aging bioceuticals. The objective of their scientists was to create a totally natural product which attacks aging at the metabolic, epigenetic, and neural levels. This translates into slower physical, cellular and mental aging.
Bio Span+ is the most economical way to obtain the longevity-enhancement benefits of bio-enhanced Resveratrol, Silymarin, Curcumin and the two rare astragalosides of Astragalus in one convenient capsule. With Bio Span+ you can be assured you will receive Biotivia quality and potency.
Why Bio Span+ is Unique
The Trans-Resveratrol contained in Bio Span + is a 50/50 blend of the same bio-enhanced proprietary full-spectrum found in Bioforte and the pure Trans-resveratrol they put in Transmax. This provides all of the important glucosides of the Polygonum Cuspidatum plant, including Polydatin and an extra helping of the pure Trans-Resveratrol isomer.
They combine the Resveratrol with concentrated extract of Curcumin, a compound shown to stimulate the growth of new neurons, as well as Silymarin, an extract of the Blessed Milk Thistle plant that, like Trans-Resveratrol, is a SirT-1 activator, and the two Astragalosides which researchers have found to have telomerase stimulation properties. One other company is selling a therapy based upon Astragalosides IV, one of the compounds in Bio Span+, for around $25,000 for a one year program of supplementation and telomere length testing.
Bio Span+ Supreme Longevity Supplement Ingredients
Regenerate, Rejuvenate and Restore
Trans-Resveratrol 75%, 200mg* -- This ingredient alone would make an extraordinary product. Bio-enhanced natural Resveratrolmodulates the benefits of the other polyphenols contained in this complex and activates the SirT longevity genes.
Silymarin 200mg* -- A second SirT gene activator that complements Trans-Resveratrol. Extracted from blessed milk thistle, Silymarin supports healthy liver function and modulates blood glucose levels. Chosen over Quercetin, which actually suppresses SirT activation and interferes with the important Resveratrol metabolites.
Astragalus 300mg* -- Considered to be the most promising longevity compound after Resveratrol. Some studies indicate that this extract may have telomere protective properties. Also supports immune system, and may increase the body's resistance to common viruses. Bio Span+ contains the two essential Astragalosides of this compound including the rare Astragaloside IV molecule.
Curcumin 300mg* -- A uniquely effective polyphenol that acts as a free radical scavenger and antioxidant, inhibiting lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNA damage. Curcumin's beneficial properties are well established and supported by a wealth of peer-reviewed published data. Standardized to minimum 96% active curcumins.
* Per serving of 2 Vcaps.
Frequent Questions Relating to Bio Span Longevity Supplement
Why Bio Span Trans-Resveratrol Longevity?
Although resveratrol is the most publicized new longevity compound, it alone will not address your entire need for advanced nutrition; hence Bio Span+ was developed.
Bio Span+ was designed to complement the life extension properties of resveratrol by adding concentrated polyphenols and the Sirt 1 Activator silymarin, along with curcumin, and the two critical astragalosides of Astralagus which are believed by many scientists to have telomere protective properties. No other product currently being manufactured compares to Bio Span+ in its potential for enhancement of longevity.
Why did Biotivia Choose Not to Include Quercetin?
They have devoted quite a bit of study and research to quercetin's effect on resveratrol and resveratrol's metabolites and the issue of Sirt 1 activation. Their conclusion is that the most recent and best designed studies, including a study by one company that actually puts quercetin in their product, conclude that quercetin strongly inhibits the metabolites of resveratrol and suppresses SirT1 activation. Quercetin has been shown in numerous studies to interfere with the beneficial metabolites of resveratrol. These metabolites, particularly resveratrol glucuronide, resveratrol sulphate and picead possess important health properties. Studies also confirm that enterohepatic recirculation (recirculation by the liver) of these metabolites contributes significantly to the enhanced exposure of resveratrol in the tissues of mammals. Furthermore, quercetin's undesirable Sirt 1 suppression clearly rules it out as an ingredient in any longevity product.
If Biotivia scientists believed that quercetin would improve their products in a substantive way it would be in their interest to add it to their products. From an economic standpoint this would also benefit us, as quercetin is far less costly than the high-grade resveratrol they use in their supplements. A recent study by the makers of Longevinex strongly confirms their conclusion that quercetin inhibits SirT1 and possibly the other sirtuins as well. In this study a combination of resveratrol and quercetin along with the filler oat bran actually reduced SirT1 activation by a factor of 1.7 times; precisely the opposite effect one is looking for in a product designed to increase longevity.
How Should I Store the Products?
Their products are very stable at room temperature but it will not hurt to refrigerate them. Either way they will last for at least 2 years on the shelf after opening.
How Many Capsules Should I Take?
Bio Span dosage is a very individual choice and depends on your weight, metabolism, individual body chemistry and your primary reasons for taking the product. In general the amount you take should be in proportion to your weight. For example a 200 pound man should take roughly twice as much as a 100 pound woman, all other things being the same. If you are taking the product for a pre-existing condition then the dosage would be significantly higher than if you were taking resveratrol as part of a preventative regimen. As part of a daily preventative regimen the average adult (i.e. 150 lbs.) should take 2 Bioforte or 1 Transmax per day. This equates to about $1 per day for a supplement which has an extraordinarily wide range of benefits. If, however, you are treating a pre-existing condition many specialists would recommend a much higher dosage, say at least 4 times the preventative dose, or 4 Transmax a day.
When and How Should I Take the Product?
Resveratrol is not very water soluble therefore your body needs to produce enzymes such as bile from the liver and gall bladder to assimilate it. Therefore they recommend that you take their products along with or shortly after taking small amounts of an oily food. This stimulates the production of the necessary enzymes and facilitates absorption. Since their products are natural they can be taken on an empty stomach and will be absorbed more easily if taken at least one hour before or after consuming a substantial meal. Their products may be taken at any time however early morning is when your body best absorbs most nutrients. To prevent intracellular oxidation of the resveratrol, and this applies to many other polyphenols as well, one should take an antioxidant with one's daily resveratrol dose. Although something as simple as one gram of Vitamin C will help prevent oxidation they naturally recommend that you consider Biotivia's super fruit extract formulation, Bio Quench, as your choice of antioxidant. Bio Quench tested at an ORAC rating per gram of over 13,500. This is the highest rating for any dry compound ever tested by Brunswick Laboratories, the inventor of the ORAC test.
Why choose Biotivia?
More reasons to choose Biotivia
Biotivia is now part of the AVA family of fine certified products
Biotivia is pleased to announce that the American Vegetarian Association (AVA) has certified Transmax, Bioforte, BioQuench, BioShape, BioSpan, Acai + and Immune Edge+ as Vegan approved supplements.
This is a great achievement as the AVA have tough guidelines and procedures to follow and this is testament that Biotivia go 'above and beyond' to cater for all our customers.
To be awarded this prestigious stamp of approval can give all our vegetarian and Hindu customers extra reassurance that Biotivia is the Number one Vegan supplement company.
About Biotivia Longevity Bioceuticals
Mission Statement
Biotivia is fueled by its relentless devotion to vitality, health and wellbeing. Our guiding principle is to develop botanical products that are safe, free of adverse side effects, and uniquely potent and efficacious, that contribute to a significant improvement in a person's quality of life.
In order for Biotivia to make a product there must exist a preponderance of definitive scientific evidence which demonstrates that a natural compound or combination of compounds has important and even necessary health benefits. Our formulas will always be based upon intensive research and collaboration with the scientific and academic communities.
Company Profile
Biotivia Longevity Bioceuticals, LLC is a leading formulator and manufacturer of high potency bioceutical supplements and DNA cosmetic rejuvenation products for the medical, consumer and functional food markets. The company offers products designed to address specific biological processes and to modulate cellular and genetic pathways known to improve health and foster vitality from both the inside out.
James Betz, PhD, Cell Biologist is the Managing Director, and along with his premier team of international longevity research and development scientists have focused on a polyphenolic compound called Resveratrol, demonstrating astonishing DNA repair and anti-aging properties. Biotivia created the first high-potency Resveratrol supplement.
High potency, HPLC tested, standardized extracts are developed into sophisticated supplement formulations with actions and modalities based on peer-reviewed studies. Biotivia products are manufactured in their own facility in accordance with FDA, GMP and USP standards. A patented active packaging system is used for supplement products in order to maintain, bio-activity, potency and insure extended shelf life. Advanced, all-vegetable Pfizer V Licaps are used for encapsulated products in order to prevent oxidation and contamination.
Founded in 1992, Biotivia was originally established in Vienna Austria as a supplier of natural raw materials and botanicals to the supplement and functional food industries and to researchers and scientific institutions worldwide. Biotivia maintains US headquarters in New York and offices in Kansas City, Kansas, Verona, Italy, London and Singapore.
The company has their own in-house scientists, pharmacist, and researchers dedicated to the foremost anti-aging discoveries. Additionally, they collaborate with scientists and universities worldwide on human clinical trials to prove the efficacy of their products. In-house scientists include:
James Betz, Ph.D Cell Biology
Saurabh Shah, Ph.D Biology and Medical Research
Payal Shah, Ph.D Pharmacist
Philip Akers, Chemical Engineering and MBA
Serge Boileau, Ph.Ds Chemistry and Biology and Professor of Biochemistry for 35 years
Abbas Green, MD and PhD, specializing in Endocrinology
Gloria Sabater, Ph.D Pharmacist
Wolf-Dieter Rhewoods Ph. D Professor in Biochemistry
Pregnant or lactating women consult physician first. Do Not Remove the small flat packets contained in the bottle. These patented Oxygen and moisture absorbers prevent oxidation and aging of the resveratrol contained herein and extend shelf life by 100% or more. Keep in a cool dark place away from access by children.
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NEW ORLEANS - Early in March, Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman testified in a civil deposition that he hadn't seen the now infamous videos of inmates flashing a handgun, drinking beer, and snorting and smoking drugs inside his jail facility.
Asked if he knew about the videos made by an escaped inmate, the sheriff replied: "I had heard something about that, but I wasn't privy to that. It was one of those rumors you hear," according to a transcript of the deposition.
Yet, two weeks later, after the videos were publicly released in federal court, Gusman took the stand and recalled seeing video on a small screen in 2009. He said that it was sketchy and blurry.
He later suggested the videos may have been doctored.
The videos were pulled from a safe belonging to Gusman's office, though the sheriff said he didn't know of the safe.
Gusman sat for a civil deposition as part of a federal civil rights suit and consent decree over his office and jail facilities.
Throughout the deposition, Gusman refuted many of the claims made by the government and lodged in the consent decree.
Nonetheless, Gusman acknowledged signing the agreement, which mandates numerous reforms.
"Well, I am asking the Court to enter into this Consent Decree so that we can put the litigation that was brought by the Department of Justice and the Southern Poverty Law Center behind us," Gusman said.
The sheriff also took issue with the Justice Department's findings and investigation, calling one of their reports "poorly done."
Gusman's office has not responded to recent requests for comment.
A transcript of the deposition was obtained through a records request to Mayor Mitch Landrieu's administration, which is a party in the federal suit.
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Posted: 10:19 pm Sunday, April 24th, 2011
What's worth — and not worth — worry after Game 4
By Ethan J. Skolnick
The Heat's plane has landed back in South Florida, before a day off, a practice day and then a Game 5 that the team wanted to avoid.
Here's a look at what should and shouldn't concern fans after Sunday's 86-82 loss.
It shouldn't worry you that the Heat will find a way to lose Game 5 as well. Won't happen. Can't see Miami getting complacent in this situation.
It should worry you that Boston finished its series in four games. Several Heat players said privately this week that they were hoping for a six or seven game struggle between the Knicks and Celtics, considering the age of Boston's starting lineup. Didn't happen.
It shouldn't worry you that LeBron James missed another shot late, or that Dwyane Wade wasn't given a chance to take it. Like everyone else, I wrote about it today. And it does seem that Wade is better adept in at least drawing obvious (whistle-causing) contact in that situation. But the issue Sunday wasn't that possession. It was the other three before it. And eventually, James will get one of those to go down. I think.
It should worry you that the Heat's starting lineup has been torched in three of the four games in this series. That was a late concoction by Erik Spoelstra and, while his reasoning (i.e. spacing) makes sense, it just isn't working. Dwyane Wade's comments about it (that it isn't a "high-energy" combination) are troubling too, because he wouldn't have revealed that if he wasn't concerned about it, even if he added that "we have to play to its strengths." The problem is that, against Boston, it's hard to see what Spoelstra could try as an alternative. Mario Chalmers has the potential to defend Rajon Rondo better, but that doesn't mean he will do it either. And Joel Anthony isn't an option as a starter if Shaquille O'Neal miraculously heals. Erick Dampier? I'm just not buying the team's public line on him. He went from a starter to wearing a suit, as Jamaal Magloire dresses. That doesn't suggest confidence.
It shouldn't worry you that Wade gave up a couple of jumpers late, one contested and one wide-open, though he actually had a worse last 1:35 (on both ends) than James did. Wade has made some defensive mistakes late this season (leaving Luol Deng in Chicago for instance) but he's also shown that he's capable of locking in. Lou Williams just hit a great shot; credit to him.
It should worry you that Chris Bosh still has games, at this late date and after all the conversation about increased comfort, when he looks out of sorts. He had one mesmerizing possession, with two blocks in succession. Otherwise, there just wasn't enough of an impact.
It shouldn't worry you that Bibby keeps missing shots. The defense? Yes. Some of the decision-making? Surprisingly, that too. But not the jumper. He's had bad luck, as much as anything. Several of his shots have been on target, but spun out.
It should worry you that, even with Bibby struggling, and the Heat desperate for production from anyone outside the Big 3, Mike Miller still couldn't get a minute. (Even Eddie House got a three-minute stint.) Miller is nicked, for sure, but says he's healthy enough to play. Yet he's played just six minutes in this series, none in Philadelphia. I said earlier this season that they couldn't win a title without something significant from both Miller and Udonis Haslem. Now it's not clear they'll have either.


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Sunday, May 6, 2012
Things I want to remember and a question
I baked derby pie for dessert. It was the first time the boys had had it.
"What do you think of the pie, kiddo?"
"I think I'm having another slice!" The Boy said.
We watched Star Wars: Return of the Jedi at The Boy's request. The Lad had never seen it. Halfway through, he was sitting on me whispering, "Chewbacca, Chewbacca, Chewbacca." At the end, when Darth Vader saves Luke and then asks Luke to take off his helmet, The Lad turned around with his eyes wide and his mouth wider.
"His head came off!"
Now, he's in bed sing-songing, "Star Wars, Star Wars," and, from the rocket ship sounds I'm hearing and the random "bad guys," retelling the plot to his brother.
Last night, we went to a minor league baseball game and afterward, there were fireworks. They scared the bejesus out of Beastie. He cried through nearly the whole show, burying his little face into my neck and screaming that he just wanted to go home. (It probably didn't help that it was more than an hour past bedtime.) But he lifted his head up for the last couple explosions and on the way out to the car he couldn't stop talking about the fireworks.
"They make lots noiseys and they make me sad. I saw purple ones. And lellow ones. The fireworks were loud. I cried. I like the purple ones."
Two is a fickle, fabulous age.
Anyone have bunkbeds for their kiddos? We're looking for a set and can't find any that we're really crazy about. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
5 comments:
- Erica said...
I had to wikipedia derby pie. Dang, that sounds good. The fireworks story is so cute.
- May 6, 2012 at 10:39 PM
- Jessica said...
I've never had derby pie, either. Do you perhaps have leftovers? I'll be right over.
- May 7, 2012 at 8:55 AM
- Gramma Jamie said...
I just found your blog this a.m. & although I am a grandma to a terrific, wonderful, etc., etc., 11 month old grandson, I am going to tell my daughter to check you out! Just before I was going to email her, I saw your query about bunk beds. There is a set of really neat bunks in the Ikea catalog. The upper bed is twin and lower one is a bit bigger (full?). I think it's rather sharp looking & when I saw it as I was just looking through the catalog, I remember saying to myself, "Gee, too bad this wasn't available when my girls were small". We just had a second hand set of bunks for them for about 4 years, & although they were not very attractive, they were at least sturdy, safe & best of all, free! Anyway, just a suggestion of somewhere to look if you have not found a set yet. Take Care!
- May 7, 2012 at 9:56 AM
- d e v a n said...
How cute! My boys loooove Star Wars!
We also have a twin over full bunk bed and love it, mostly. Bunk beds are a real b*tch to make. Seriously.
I think this is the one we have http://furniturerow313.reachlocal.net/BedroomExpressions/Durango-Youth-Bedroom-Group/Durango-Youth-Full-Bunk-Bed/prod170152/
except ours is twin on top. They come apart and can be 2 separate beds too.
- May 7, 2012 at 10:29 AM
- Cupcake Mama said...
I want to remember every second. Sometimes I wish we were on a reality tv show so they could record everything.
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"Exchange is not a year in a life, but a life in a year." - unknown.
All exchange students realize the credibility of this statement. Like all lives no exchange is the same, all are incredible unique exchanges. The metaphor of life, from baby to old age, extends to every part of the exchange.
My first months of my Rotary International exchange in Bolivia, I was like a baby in this new life. I arrived in Santa Cruz at 2 a.m. without my luggage. My host mom waiting for me saw I was without luggage, passed security and took the problem out of my non-understanding hands. I trusted her with me and all I came with and I only knew her for one minute. This is how a baby is with its parents; the baby doesn't know his or her parents, yet trusts them with everything.
As the days passed I felt like a sponge soaking in everything, how Cruceños eat, their daily habits, the traffic, etc. My jaw was constantly on the floor with awe and excitement about my new home and life; I was like a baby with the constant look of curiosity and happiness. Just as an infant is constantly meeting new people, I was always meeting new people: My new relatives, the kids at school, exchange students and others. In the infancy of my exchange I communicated through a giant game of charades due to the fact I had no prior knowledge of the Spanish language. This is like the baby who communicates with hands, gurgling and crying. As I got to know my new home and learned the new language I grew into the next section of my life.
Infants turn into teenagers and college students overnight in their parents' eyes and enter the next section of life. Months after my infancy in Bolivia came my teenage and early college years of exchange. Most teenagers go through a period of rebellion and dislike their current life and home. This came to me through culture shock and homesickness. I started disliking things in Santa Cruz just because. I disliked the crazy driving and all the speed bumps, the trash in the streets and the deplorable conditions of beggars, the relaxed sense of time and plans. Everything that was different about Santa Cruz I disliked.


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Bison basketball means business Monday as they host Southern Mississippi at the Bison Sports Arena. It'll be the first match up between the two programs but NDSU is plenty familiar with the fresh opponent.
Head coach Saul Philips told Valley News Live they're a lot like his own squad. A team with high energy and equally as high aspirations. Coming off a win over DePaul last week, Southern Miss is a challenge the Herd is aware of.


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We were on Viking Kirov, a modern, clean, well appointed and very well run ship. Organisation is first rate and the food is very good and plentiful. The tours, included and optional, gave a good introduction to the sights of St.Petersburg and Moscow, including poor driving habits (not the coach drivers!) and mammoth traffic jams, and the stops during the cruise provided enjoyable, interesting and occasionally quirky contrasts.
The history lectures given by the guides during the cruise were very good and together with the almost impossible language lessons considerably enhanced the Russian experience.
The audio system used by the guides was a constant problem. The ear-buds supplied were not as easy to use as the Quietvox earpiece on our Seine cruise in June, and the guides microphones were highly directional and some of the local guides did not understand that if they turned their heads to point out something to either side then the microphone was no longer in front of their mouth and their words were inaudible to many.
Other criticisms are minor and refer to the boat. We would have liked an organised option to the 4 course lunch, it was just too much with a 4 course dinner every evening. We did, in fact, emulate the example of another couple and simply make up plates from the buffet starters and take them to the Panorama bar and have them there. As a beer drinker I would have liked a draft beer available rather than just two types of bottled beers. Finally the layout of the lounges and dining room was not as good as our Seine Cruise on the Viking Spirit. The Panorama Bar was very nice, but quite small, while the Sky Bar, which was used for all the lectures was large but had no forward view and this, for me, limited its appeal. The dining room, which was used for all meals, was effectively split in two by the central kitchen and services station and this detracted from the atmosphere and versatility of the space.
Do not, however, let these minor criticisms put you off a terrific cruise full of memorable experiences. Viking are a very professional company and the fact that this was our second cruise says it all.


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Discover everyday uses for chemistry with dozens of hands-on exhibits and demonstrations presented by local companies. Create fruit batteries, UV active bracelets and homemade electromagnets. Experiment with chlorophyll, learn how we use coal for energy, and so much more! Plus, have a chance to interact with professionals who are working in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
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In reviewing the Cleveland game, Rattay didn't look very good at all, despite the victory.
But compare his performance to Gradkowski's performance in the Bears game. That tells it all.
It appears now , if Rattay would have been the number 2 QB the Bucs would be in the playoffs. It's not fair to Monday morning QB but seems like a bad move starting Grads over Rattay.