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Near the cornfields on Old Frederick and Sand Hill roads in Marriottsville stands a slice of suburbia, and there's often trouble brewing.
Some drunk might be getting out of hand at The Greene Turtle. An armed robber could be holding up the Columbia Bank, or a couple's argument boiling over in a townhouse.
Always plenty of police around to handle it, though, even if some of them still have on their training wheels. They're learning or refreshing their skills, and doing it in settings dressed up to simulate the world outside the James N. Robey Public Safety Training Center in Howard County.
"The more realistic you can make training, the better officer you're going to have," said Lt. Robert Wagner, who is in charge of training for the Howard County Police Department. He presides at the 46-acre training center, the only one in the state offering such an extensive array of suburban mockups in one building, each room monitored by cameras to allow instructors to watch the exercises unfold on flat-screen monitor in a separate room.
For that reason the place is often in demand.
The Maryland State Police have been there for training. Also the FBI, Carroll County Sheriff's Office, Westminster Police and SWAT teams from the Prince George's County and Baltimore County police.
Later this month and in early October, SWAT team members from across the state will converge for three weeks on a row of five "townhouses," practicing the moves necessary to get into a house and in seconds "clear" the space, Wagner said. That's police talk for checking to see if there's anyone inside, making sure suspects are not armed or, if they are, seeing that they can't shoot.
The danger of this work was illustrated recently when Baltimore County Police Officer Jason Schneider was fatally shot as he and other members of a tactical unit entered a Catonsville house to serve a search and arrest warrant.
This townhouse setting is stripped to the essentials. Just a cinder-block shell with plywood walls inside, providing a basic sense of space if not the look and feel of a house.
The eight settings in the building across the street, though, are much more elaborate, all meant to leave as little as possible to the imagination. The bank, convenience store, two-level townhouse, hotel room, hotel lobby, warehouse, real estate office and bar/restaurant are designed to stand as a little sample of Howard County.
One key difference is that all officers are either unarmed, or equipped with dummy weapons that at most fire paint pellets.
The Columbia Bank has the green-lettered sign above the door outside and is dressed up pretty much like the real thing inside, down to the little brass-colored FDIC sign on the teller counter and the potted plants. All of it donated by a Columbia Bank office in Prince George's County that was doing renovations.
The Greene Turtle setup is equipped with a bar and an assortment of beer, wine and hard liquor bottles, tables, chairs, dart board and an array of displays: baseball trophies, Amstel Light mirror and lighted Heineken Premium Light sign. There's a mechanical head of a horned buck on one wall that moves its head and sings country tunes.
"I had that in my house. It was a gift," said Wagner, who donated many of the furnishings in the settings.
The 7-Eleven, also with a sign outside, is dressed up with a magazine rack, shelves of merchandise -- Fudge Rounds cookies, motor oil, breakfast cereal -- a display case for donuts and other baked goods and a real refrigerator case door framing a life-size photograph of racks of soft drinks and milk.
During a training session, they're likely to have the coffee maker and the hot-dog grill going.
"It just gives a feeling that you're actually there," beyond what you could do in a classroom, said Sgt. Kevin Costello, a training and firearms specialist for Howard County Police. "Psychologically, you know you're in a classroom," said Costello.
"If you imagine a bank and I imagine a bank, we could be thinking of two different things," said Wagner. With these settings, he said, instructors can see clearly what the officer is responding to in the scene, which can sometimes require a large cast of characters.
For the Greene Turtle scenario, there might be officers portraying patrons at the bar, at the tables, playing darts. Someone behind the bar. Music playing, the deer head singing.
The other players don't have a line-by-line script, and neither does the officer, who walks into the room with knowledge of the law, procedure and tactics and a general idea of the call to the bar. A report of a fight, perhaps, or a rowdy drunk, a customer getting aggressive in challenging a bill.


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In tonight's HealthierMe, some new findings on mortality rates among women with breast cancer. Compared to White women, Black women appear to have higher mortality rates during the first several years after a breast cancer diagnosis.
Doctors at the Harvard School of Public Health followed nearly 20,000 women with stage one through stage three breast cancer over about seven years.
The statistics showed that non-Hispanic Black women were at a 48% higher risk of dying in the first 3 years after diagnosis of their cancer compared to White patients.

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From the Office of Gov. Rick Perry:
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today released the following statement regarding Planned Parenthood's motion to dismiss their constitutional claims and abandon their case in federal court in advance of this morning's Travis County hearing:
"Planned Parenthood has finally acknowledged what we have known from the very beginning – their constitutional challenge is flawed on its face. Venue shopping and courtroom sleight-of-hand in no way helps the women of Texas. We see their stalling tactic for what it is – yet another attempt to unashamedly defy the will of Texas voters and taxpayers."
Planned Parenthood has sought permission to conditionally abandon its case in federal court after the 5th Circuit held that the organization's claims have no merit. While given the opportunity to pursue their flawed case again to the trial court, Planned Parenthood is choosing instead to focus on a technical issue in a Travis County court.
Texas woman is suing Facebook over a fake profile.
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If anyone is considering whether or not to enter the lottery draw for Rapoport Academy, please let me assure you that if your child wins a spot, it will be cause for celebration. I congratulate the high school Dean of Students for hand-writing personal notes to students just before the Christmas holidays. I already thought highly of him and he has simply sealed his place at the top of my list. In a time when everyone types instead of writing, it is extremely time consuming to write that many personal notes, regardless of how small. I think what he did was absolutely wonderful! The positive influence that he has on my older son is a gift that will continue giving for the rest of his life. In short, I appreciate the Deans of Students and the whole staff including the lady that rolls the breakfast cart to the high school in the mornings so the kids can have breakfast. You have a great team and I feel very fortunate that my boys are able to attend Rapoport Academy Public School. What an opportunity a free high quality academic education with emotional and social support built in! You are doing an amazing job and we are proud to be part of it.
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Date of Publication: 07 December, 2012
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"One of my visions when it comes to photography is the idea of "Open Source Photography," or making photography accessible to all. One of the things that I hate is the elitism that photography can often create, which makes photography more difficult for photographers from all skill levels and backgrounds to participate. I want to tear down those walls, and dedicate myself to sharing all of my insight, knowledge, and information that I have learned about street photography (and photography in general) and share it with the masses. Whether it be how I take my photos, how I convert my images to black and white, or the plugins or Lightroom 3 presets that I use. Join me on this journey and see where it takes me."
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This Book takes a photographic peak inside 2 Gluten-free establishments. First, Anello's Cafe in Portsmouth, NH and then Wildflours Gluten-free Market and Bakery in Brunswick, Maine.
I made this book as a result of my participation in the 2009 Solo Photo Book in a Month Challenge, also known as SoFoBoMo. The entire book was shot, edited, and laid out in one month's time. It was a topic chosen based on the fact that I live my life gluten-free and I wanted to find a way to support and promote local, independent businesses.
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Cheltenham release statement regarding Pack transfer (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)
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SWINDON TOWN: Cheltenham release statement regarding Pack transfer
10:00am Friday 1st February 2013 in Sport
CHELTENHAM Town have this morning released a statement addressing the state of play of Marlon Pack's proposed move to Swindon Town.
The deal, along with loan bids for Danny Green and Bradley Wright-Phillips, did not receive Football League ratification last night.
Cheltenham's statement reads: "We would like to clarify the situation regarding the reported transfer of Marlon Pack to Swindon Town.
"A deal was agreed between both clubs last night which would see Marlon Pack join Swindon Town on loan with a permanent move in the summer involving a fee. The deal would also see Swindon's Luke Rooney join Cheltenham Town on an end of season loan. Terms were agreed, a medical was complete but the Football League refused Swindon Town any new registrations due to their current situation and the deal has fallen through.
"It is important that we stress everything was completed correctly and successfully here at Cheltenham Town FC. The lack of Football League ratification for Swindon Town means that Marlon Pack remains a Cheltenham Town player and Luke Rooney will not be joining the club on loan at this stage.
"Emergency loans will be allowed from next week and we will remain in discussions with Swindon Town and the Football League.
"Thank you for your patience."
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10:03am Fri 1 Feb 13
jillyh says...
10:07am Fri 1 Feb 13
Stilloyal says...
jillyh wrote:Watkins has said on the radio that no transfers can be completed until the F/L have ratified the takeover. Once this is done then we can sign players from next Friday.
Now please can STFC release a statement so the fans can understand what is going on? Not too much to ask for is it?
10:08am Fri 1 Feb 13
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10:15am Fri 1 Feb 13
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10:18am Fri 1 Feb 13
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10:27am Fri 1 Feb 13
LeGod says...
So will other clubs come in and pinch any of these players for the loan window next week if they do something else that will wind us up and more to the point our manager. Danny Green had alot of clubs after him so lets hope they all still sign next week.
10:27am Fri 1 Feb 13
YateleyRed says...
Stilloyal wrote:This is no surprise surely. Guess it was hoped this would be ratified in time for the deals to go through. The big question is how long will it take for the FL to ratify the takeover deal? If it means that they ensure the deal is solid and the new owners have the financial means required then its worth the wait. Why do people immediately have to talk incompetence? Too much negativity.
jillyh wrote: Now please can STFC release a statement so the fans can understand what is going on? Not too much to ask for is it?Watkins has said on the radio that no transfers can be completed until the F/L have ratified the takeover. Once this is done then we can sign players from next Friday.
10:33am Fri 1 Feb 13
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10:38am Fri 1 Feb 13
Rogersforengland says...
10:39am Fri 1 Feb 13
SAPFanSTFC says...
jillyh wrote:The problem is that the outbound owner doesn't give two hoots and the inbound owners aren't the owners yet and any statements would probably be seen as inflammatory to the football league - or viewed that they could be....they're probably involved in a lot of other business and will sort it as soon as they are confirmed officially by the FL.
Thanks Stilloyal but due to the fact I live in Oxfordshire and the useless radio statement being lost (I happened to have a day off work yesterday) I haven't heard anything. There are many supporters like myself who live out of the county and wish the club would remember that. Does this mean we will still get the three we want then? Is PDC OK with the situation (he is our key) - many questions to be answered to hard core supporters.
My understanding of the transfers is that they could be allowed to go through in their current guise if the sale is approved.....worst case is that we will have to wait until next Friday to get them.
10:44am Fri 1 Feb 13
mumph1968 says...
SWINDON Town will not be adding to the squad despite agreeing terms, completing medicals and signing three players.
The Football League have at this stage refused any new registrations and the deals cannot be completed.
10:59am Fri 1 Feb 13
davel4848 says...
As for bad PR. Who would you like to make a comment then ? Mr Black is selling the club so why should he ?
The consortium does not yet own the club, so naturally are unable to comment.
Just be patient for a few more days.
11:06am Fri 1 Feb 13
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11:20am Fri 1 Feb 13
SAPFanSTFC says...
Predictions League posted at 10.30am today - see search or use the following link:
11:22am Fri 1 Feb 13
EastleazeRed says...
madterrier wrote:Spot on madterrier ! Cant believe the club did`nt know this was going happen. Still optomistic all three will sign next week.
Our club could let us know whether they were aware of the situation with the Football League or not. It could have been a clever move to keep these player targets out of the clutches of rival clubs (if there were any) by apparently signing the deals yesterday and lodging the paperwork. Or it could just be incompetence. Believe as you wish.
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5:25pm Fri 1 Feb 13
hornet says...
I Remember sheff utd back in 2000 presented a Malaysian business man as the new buyer turned out he was a no mart just bought in to buy the chairman Reg Brealey more time
Can't see FA sanctioning Jeds takeover when he remains chairman of another club in the pyramid system
Richie deal still bemused as we had to sell to avoid administration but tried to sign 3 players next day
Club saying nothing only corespondent s via cheltnham
I am not PDC biggest fan as I feel he to has wasted a lot of money but to his credit team perform on a sat and he can't be faulted as any manager needs funds to be signed of by the board but at present I think he is the only person at the club telling the truth
Think they are trying to get TV game out of the way to avoid more unessesary coverage then we are in for a bumpy ride next week
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The £22 smartphone app
Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies says the phone app is not an effective use of public money.
There are questions over the cost and effectiveness of a Welsh Government smartphone app which cost over £26,000 to make but has been downloaded 1,183 times.
The Welsh Conservatives have questioned the success of the app, which was launched in July this year.
The 'Choose Well' app provides simple maps to local health services, links to NHS websites, and includes some personal health tips. The aim is to better educate patients about the various health services available to them. It was hoped that providing people with more information about services available to them would ease the pressure on accident and emergency departments and GP surgeries.
It is free to download but The Welsh Conservatives argue the app cost over £22 for each person using it.
– Darren Millar AM, Shadow Minister for Health
It would have been cheaper for the health minister to travel around Wales and tell these users about local health services herself.
While modern communications should be embraced, the costs associated with this fairly simple app appear unduly high.
So far, this is an expensive failure.
In response, the Welsh Government said:
– A spokesman for the Health Minister, Lesley Griffiths
This app was created to direct people to the best place to receive medical treatment and get advice.
The app was only launched very recently and as with all all such technology, we expect the number of downloads to grow steadily over time.
It represents good value for money and is a product that patients can use at no cost. From the Welsh Government's perspective it is a fraction of the cost of a TV ad.


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Europe is generally agreed to be the birthplace of western culture, including such legendary innovations as the democratic nation-state, football and tomato sauce.
The word Europe comes from the Greek goddess Europa, who was kidnapped by Zeus and plunked down on the island of Crete. Europa gradually changed from referring to mainland Greece until it extended finally to include Norway and Russia.
Don't be confused that Europe is called a continent without looking like an island, the way the other continents do. It's okay. The Ural mountains have steadily been there to divide Europe from Asia for the last 250 million years. Russia technically inhabits "Eurasia".
Europe is presently uniting into one political and economic zone with a common currency called the Euro. The European Union originated in 1993 and is now composed of 27 member states. Its headquarters is in Brussels, Belgium.
Do not confuse the EU with the Council of Europe, which has 47 member states and dates to 1949. These two bodies share the same flag, national anthem, and mission of integrating Europe. The headquarters of the Council are located in Strasbourg, France, and it is most famous for its European Court of Human Rights.
In spite of these two bodies, there is still no single Constitution or set of laws applying to all the countries of Europe. Debate rages over the role of the EU in regards to national sovereignty. As of January 2009, the Lisbon Treaty is the closest thing to a European Constitution, yet it has not been approved by all the EU states.
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|Lady Jays volleyball picks up two wins
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The Three Lakes Lady Jays volleyball team swept two Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) rivals last week, defeating Crandon and Elcho three sets to zero Monday and Thursday.
During the same triangular match in which Three Lakes defeated Crandon, the Bluejays lost a game to NLC?leaders Laona-Wabeno.
The first set stayed close and ended with a 23-25 victory for Laona-Wabeno. The Lady Jays came back strong in the second set, winning 25-19."They fell apart in the third set, as the girls struggled to come
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What happened FIRST it was Dora's Magic Talking Kitchen, THEN Dora Princess, THEN Dora Babysitter in her cousin's show, NOW DORA TWEEN. Alas, we saw the signs. The cute flower lip gloss, the pinkified look, the sudden separation of Dora and Diego shows. We could have, should have predicted this after we saw the likes of Strawberry Shortcake, Holly Hobby, and Trollz (now with the ubiquitous commodified girl power "z"), all made over in the cute sexy way that marketers sell maturity to girls--the sassy wink, the long flowing hair, the thin waist, the turned out hip pose of practiced lingerie models. What next Dora the Cheerleader Dora the fashionista with stylish purse and stilettos Dora the Pop Star with Hoppin' Dance Club and "Juice" Bar We can expect it all, because that's what passes as "tween" in the toy department these days. In Packaging Girlhood, Sharon Lamb and Lyn Mikel Brown write extensively about Dora the Explorer as one of the best role models in girls' early worlds, at least before her image was sold to princess clothing lines and sugary cereals. On TV she wears shorts. She has a sidekick monkey. She has a map and a compass and a backpack! She solves problems and explores the world in Spanish and English. Her motto is "Let's go!" and it could never be construed in that 'wink, wink' kind of way. But those adventuresome folks who created Dora no longer own her. She's owned by Mattel who can use her image, re-MAKE her image, in any way they see fit to make money. The highest bidder for tween Dora was Mattel, and they have plans to sell her at a whopping $60 to aspiring teens everywhere. For this price, girls are told to forget the outdoors and adventure into the same old same old: shopping, fashion, makeovers, and jewelry. But we know the truth and can do something about it! We know that if the original Dora grew up, she wouldn't be a fashion icon or a shopaholic. She'd develop her map reading skills and imagine the places she could go. She'd capitalize on those problem solving skills to design new ways to bring fresh water to communities in need around the world. Maybe she'd become a world class runner or follow her love of animals and become a wildlife preservationist or biologist. We'll never know because the only way a girl can grow up in tween town, is to narrow that symphony of choices to one note. It's such a sell out of Dora, of all girls. That's why we're sending this letter to Mattel and Nickelodeon! Join us for Let's Go: No Makeover for Dora. Help us tell the execs at Mattel and Nickelodeon to "Let GO" of Dora. Either let her live on as her wonderful self, or create a pre-teen doll that is true to who she was as a child! Sign onto the letter below and we'll add your name to the list of concerned parents, activists, educators, and girls who refuse to stand aside while yet another girlhood icon becomes the victim of marketers' schemes: Robert A. Eckert Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Mattel, Inc. 333 Continental Boulevard El Segundo, CA 90245-5012 Cyma Zarghami, President Nickelodeon 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036 Dear Mr. Eckert and Ms. Zarghami, Don't give Dora a tween makeover. She is beloved by little girls and boys everywhere for her adventuresome spirit, curiosity, and bravery. If she is to grow up in doll form, please keep her true to herself rather than follow in the footsteps of the makers of Strawberry Shortcake, Holly Hobby, and Trollz. We don't need any more tween dolls teaching girls that growing up means turning into a fashionista, excited about secrets and crushes and going shopping. We don't need dolls that replicate the thin ideal. The APA Sexualization of Girls Task Force report shows that teens only rarely achieve this body type and when they don't they are vulnerable to depression and body image problems. Please don't push this version of what it means to be a teenager on young girls. It limits them, narrows their options, and leads them to think that what matters most about themselves is how they look and what they buy. If the Dora we knew grew up, she wouldn't be a fashion icon or a shopaholic. She'd develop her map reading skills and imagine the places she could go. She'd capitalize on those problem-solving skills to design new ways to bring fresh water to communities in need around the world. Maybe she'd become a world-class runner or follow her love of animals and become a wildlife preservationist or biologist. We'll never know because the only way a girl can grow up in tween town, is to narrow that symphony of choices to one note. It's such a sell out of Dora, of all girls. There are already too many dolls out there that limit the potential of girls. We ask you to reconsider your Dora makeover. We have a team of experts (including girls!) ready to help you re-design her to be a teen doll that parents will be pleased to bring home to their daughters, one with stories to tell, places to go, equipment to use, and knowledge to pass on. Don't underestimate parents of girls and girls themselves. Dora can be a new kind of teen doll and you can make it happen. Either "Let GO" of Dora and let her live on as her wonderful self, or create a pre-teen doll that is true to who she was as a child! Sign the petition and we'll send this letter along with your name to Mattel and Nickelodeon.
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There's so little that small kids can watch that isn't already sexualized. Let our kids be kids.
Make Dora athelete or scientist or explorer.
Come on. Dora doesn't need to grow up. Yes our kids that watch them grow up but then do you think they're going to watch dora period after that? There's going to be more kids born and they're going to love dora. If this all changes my girls will not watch dora anymore. Dora was unique because she wasn't like Barbie. I don't want some show teaching my kids to act like strippers. Dora was made for little kids and they're stupid if they honestly think grown teens are going to watch dora no matter how much they remake her
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Excellent! Congrats to all those involved in city finances
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I agree with you Dan that this City is in excellent fiscal shape and always making sure we are doing everything we can to keep expenses down while still providing great services. BUT, just wait for the tea-party clan to come out and yell for more pension reform and reduced services/costs. I am so tired of the tea-party minority claiming the City is in bad fiscal shape by comparing us to other cities. We weathered the recession without layoffs or furloughs, without reductions in services, and without draining our recession fund, what other cities can say that?
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ESPN College GameDay aired its preseason special with news, analysis, and predictions.
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Phase I/II Trial of Sorafenib Plus Ixabepilone in HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
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|Last Updated Date
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|Start Date ICMJE
|March 2009
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|August 2014 (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
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|To assess progression-free survival (PFS) of patients with HER2-negative MBC following treatment with sorafenib/ixabepilone [ Time Frame: 18 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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|Phase I/II Trial of Sorafenib Plus Ixabepilone in HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer
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|Phase I/II Trial of Sorafenib Plus Ixabepilone in HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC)
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In this study, patients with metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer will receive treatment with ixabepilone and sorafenib until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity occurs. The Phase I portion of this study will determine the maximum tolerated doses (MTDs) of sorafenib and ixabepilone that may be used in combination for first- or second-line treatment of MBC. The MTDs identified in the Phase I portion of the study will be used in the Phase II portion which will evaluate the efficacy and safety of the combination of sorafenib and ixabepilone in patients who have received at least one prior chemotherapy treatment in either the adjuvant or neoadjuvant setting or following one prior MBC chemotherapy in MBC patients who had not received prior adjuvant or neoadjuvant breast cancer chemotherapy. This will be one of the initial trials investigating the use of this treatment combination for MBC.
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Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
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This week, the red zone takes a back seat as we muse about how the Texans earned their first division title. We also review how the Texans scored on "The March."
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Attention Fishermen & Women
Thought this might interest some of our fisherpersons. If you're not now 62, remember you will be some day.
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Interesting. I can see the advantage if you are nonresident fishing in more then one state. There have been a number of times, when out of state, and looking at the water thinking I sure would put a line in here, but the out of state fees were prohibitive.
Last year my nonresident Iowa fishing permit was $39.50 for full year. Periods shorter than one year could be purchased for fewer dollars.
At 65 years of age, and a resident, no fishing or small game hunting permit is required in Missouri.
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Our July 7 mission team is ready to connect, learn, transform and respond in Haiti. Please keep us in your prayers. Follow us on our blog.
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Casio® CDP220 Compact Digital Piano
Item #666900
The Casio® CDP220 digital piano delivers high-tone quality, includes powerful functions, and features a helpful lesson function. With hundreds of built-in tones and rhythms plus an extensive song bank, this piano is designed and engineered to help you sound your best!
- 88 full-size scaled hammer action keys with touch response
- 48-note polyphonic maximum
- 700 tones
- 200 rhythms
- Effects: Reverb (10 types); Chorus (5 types)
- Acoustic resonance
- Pitch bend wheel
- Recorder and metronome features for lesson support
- 4 fingering methods (normal, Casio® chord, fingered, full-range chord)
- Rhythm controller: Start, stop, synchro, fill-in
- Auto accompaniment
- Song expansion: 10 songs maximum
- Music presets (305 preset)
- Registration (8 banks x 4 sets for 32 setups)
- One-touch presets: Recalls settings for tone, tempo, layer, on/off, and harmonize on/off in accordance with rhythm
- Scale editor: 16 preset scales, 4 memory scales
- Music library: 152 songs
- Memory functions: Songs: 5; Recording tracks: 6; Capacity: Approximately 12,000 notes total; Functions: Real-time recording, playback
- General MIDI level 1 compatible
- SDHC™ memory card slot
- USB port
- 2 speakers: 16 W total output (bass-reflex speakers)
- Headphones jack
- CDP220 Piano
- Sustain pedal
- AC adapter
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- Bench
- Dimensions with stand (W x D x H): 133.3 cm x 34.1 cm x 75.7 cm (52 in. x 13.5 in. x 30 in.); Weight: 31.6 kg (69 lb.)
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Model: CDP220RBKC3 (666022)
AC Adapter: Yes
Brand: Casio
Built-in Metronome: Yes
Depth: 34.29 cm (13.5 in.)
Height: 76.2 cm (30 in.)
Number of Polyphonic Notes: 48
Number of Rhythms: 200
Number of Speakers: 2
Number of Tones: 700
Weight: 31.3 kg (69 lb.)
Width: 132.08 cm (52 in.)
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2011) – The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team will open play in the 2011 FIVB World Cup in a group with Brazil, Italy, Russia, China and Egypt the FIVB announced on Wednesday.
The FIVB World Cup is the first 2012 Olympic Games volleyball qualification tournament with the top three teams earning tickets to London. The men's World Cup will be played Nov. 20-Dec. 4 in Japan.
The 12 men's volleyball teams have been divided into two groups of six. Over the first two rounds, each team will take on everyone in its group, with Round 3 and Round 4 seeing it clash with teams in the opposite pool.
The U.S. Men qualified for the 2011 World Cup by finishing second to Cuba at the 2011 NORCECA Men's Continental Championship. The United States is ranked fourth in the world, up one spot from fifth at the beginning of the season.
Brazil qualified as the South American champion. Egypt was the African champion. Italy was the runner-up at the European championship while China was second in Asia.
The FIVB gave its World Cup wild card spots to Poland and Russia, which finished third and fourth, respectively, at the European championship.
The World Cup Group A will include Serbia (European champion), Cuba (NORCECA Champion), Iran (Asia champion), Argentina (South American runner-up), Poland (wild card) and Japan (host country).
The FIVB Men's World Cup will be its 11th edition after having been established in 1965. The event became a qualifying event for the Olympic Games in 1991 ahead of the Barcelona Games. Since then the World Cup has been traditionally the first Olympic Games qualifying event for volleyball. Japan has proudly hosted the competition since 1977.
This will be the U.S. Men's 11th straight appearance in the World Cup after it first appearance in 1973. The U.S. Men won the event in 1985 and finished third in 1991.The U.S. Men have finished fourth in the last four World Cup tournaments, just missing an Olympic qualification slot.
Under Head Coach Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.) the U.S. Men have a record of 20-10 this season. They are currently ranked fourth in the world in the list released by the FIVB on Oct. 2. The U.S. Men started the year ranked fifth.
The U.S. Men began the season at the 2011 FIVB World League where they finished second in their pool to Brazil and advanced to the Final Round where they lost in pool play to Russia and Brazil before beating Cuba to finish seventh overall.
The U.S. Men's A2 Team finished second at the Pan American Cup to a military team from Brazil.
A team of veterans and newer players finished third at a 2012 Olympic Games test event in London. Serbia won the event and Brazil finished second.
The U.S. Men went undefeated at the 2011 NORCECA Men's Continental Championship before losing to Cuba in five sets in the final. The team was without its captain, Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.), who suffered a serious injury when he was elbowed in the face during practice shortly before the tournament. Middle blocker David Lee was named the tournament's best blocker.
FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup 2011 Qualified Teams
Team (Qualification Method, World Ranking as of Jan 15, 2011, Current World Ranking)Brazil (South America Champion, 1, 1)Serbia (Europe Champion, 3, 5)Cuba (NORCECA Champion, 4, 6)Egypt (Africa Champion, 13, 12)Iran (Asia Champion, 19, 14)USA (NORCECA Runner Up, 5, 4)Italy (Europe Runner Up, 6, 3)Argentina (South America Runner Up, 8, 9)China (Asia Runner Up, 11, 10)Japan (Hosts, 14, 18)Russia (Wild Card, 2, 2)Poland (Wild Card, 10, 8)
FIVB Volleyball Men's World Cup 2011 Schedule


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Pull out your cast iron for this Thanksgiving stalwart: It's the key to a perfect crust. Preheating the pan ensures that the batter gets nice and crispy. Balancing cornmeal with fiber-rich whole-wheat flour makes the bread a filling stand-in for stuffing. For the most benefits, use a stone-ground whole-grain cornmeal, which still has some of the nutrient-dense corn hull and germ intact.Whole Living, 11 November 2011 http://www.marthastewart.com/149148/whole-grain-skillet-corn-bread
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Pat Buchanan: Will the War Party goad a gullible America into war?
Two Israeli Cabinet members claimed credible evidence. Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said, "It's clear for us that (gas is) being used. ... This ... should be on the table in the discussions."
Yet, 72 hours later, the United States still could not confirm that gas was used, and Syria and Russia have called on U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to investigate whether it was used, and if so, by whom.
What's going on here?
It does not require Inspector Clouseau to surmise this may be a fabrication to stampede the ever-gullible Americans into plunging into Syria to win the war for the al-Qaida-saturated Syrian rebels.
But sucking America into Syria's civil war is only a near-term goal for the War Party, which is after larger game - greasing the skids for a U.S. war on Iran.
And lest we underestimate the War Party, the likelihood is they will get their war. For they have already gotten Obama to make concessions that are steering us inexorably toward such a war.
First, Obama was persuaded to declare it U.S. policy that, where Iran's uranium-enrichment program is concerned, "All options are on the table!" Translation: Absent major concessions by Iran, proving she is not seeking a nuclear weapon, war against Iran is in the cards.
Yet, even as Obama parrots the mantra, "All options are on the table," he has been persuaded to take off the table the option that won the Cold War, the George Kennan option of containment and deterrence.
Obama has been goaded into proclaiming that though America contained an evil empire that spanned 13 time zones and possessed thousands of nukes, containment cannot work with Iran.
Why not? Because the ayatollah, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the mullahs, we are solemnly instructed, are religious fanatics who could easily opt for committing collective suicide should they get a bomb - by using that bomb on us.
This, of course, is to attribute to Iran's leaders an insanity they have never exhibited. Not in memory has Iran started a war. Saddam attacked Iran, not the other way around. When the Vincennes shot down an Iranian airliner, Ayatollah Khomeini himself ordered the Iraq war ended for fear America was about to intervene on Baghdad's side.
Now we come to the sinister role of the U.S. Senate in setting the table for war. Consider what Senate Joint Resolution 65, crafted at AIPAC, the Israeli Lobby, and now being shopped around for signing by Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Robert Menendez, does.
SR 65 radically alters U.S. policy by declaring it to be "the policy of the United States ... to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability and to take such action as may be necessary to implement this policy."
Obama's policy - no nuclear weapons in Iran - is tossed out. Substituted for it in SR 65 is Bibi Netanyahu's policy - "no nuclear weapons capability" in Iran.
Now, as Iran already has that "capability" - as does Germany, Japan, South Korea and other nations who have forsworn nuclear weapons - what SR 65 does is authorize the United States to attack Iran - to stop her from what she is doing now. Yet, according to all 16 U.S. intelligence agencies, Iran does not have a nuclear bomb program.
Critically, SR 65 goes further and "urges that if the Government of Israel is compelled to take military action in self-defense, the United States Government should ... provide diplomatic, military and economic support to the Government of Israel in its defense of its territory, people and existence."
Translation: Should Bibi attack Iran, the Senate urges the U.S. military to join in that attack. SR 65 is a blank check to Bibi to go to war with Iran, with a U.S. Senate commitment to join him.
Coupled with House Resolution 850, which calls for crushing new sanctions, SR 65 is designed to so enrage and humiliate Iran that her delegates walk out of negotiations - and war inevitably ensues.
Here then is War Party calendar and countdown.
First, rule out containment and deterrence of Iran, though that policy won the Cold War. Second, rule in a U.S. war on Iran if Tehran does not yield to all our demands in nuclear negotiations.
Third, ensure the negotiations fail by repeated insults, threats, sanctions, and intolerable demands that so humiliate the Iranians that, enraged, they say "to hell with it" and walk out of the talks.
Then, by default, the last "option" left for dealing with Iran - even if she still has not tested a bomb or enriched uranium to bomb grade - will be U.S. air strikes on Fordow and Natanz, cheered on by a War Party that dreams of this day and that war.
Preventing another generation of war dead delivered to Dover should be the first priority of American patriots.
Pat Buchanan is a former Republican and Reform Party candidate for President, an adviser to two Presidents, a syndicated columnist based in Washington, D.C., and the author of "Suicide of a Superpower: Will America Survive to 2025?"
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New Music: The Dream ft. Kelly Rowland – Where Have You Been
Now, the two are teasing yet another track they've collaborated on together titled "Where Have You Been." The record is a make-up-to-break-up song that features the two singing to each other about how they're relationship has been going through some major problems but they still want to make it right.
Kelly sings:
You messin' 'round with them other girls
Knowing damn well they ain't got nothing on me
I'm messin' 'round with them guys
Knowing damn well they ain't got nothing on you
But I'm glad that the sun finally shined my way
Since you came round I ain't been the same
You saved my life and I owe it to you baby
Where have you been?
I'm all f–ked up now
It's all f–ked up now
I need you then, where were you then
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The Dream's IV Play album is due out next Tuesday, May 28. Meanwhile, Kelly has some stiff competition when her album hits stores on June 18. She is sharing her release date with Kanye West and J. Cole.


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- January 30, 2014
Knights Earn Academic All-Conference for Fall 2013
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its all 2013 Academic All-Conference honorees today, with Carleton student-athletes earning distinction 29 times.
- December 18, 2013
Three Knights Receive NSCAA Scholar All Region Award
The Carleton College women's soccer team has always been committed to fulfilling both aspects of the term "student-athlete." They hold the highest total number of National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) academic awards among MIAC teams. Today, they added three more thanks to the classroom achievements of juniors Alexandra Guy, Ellie Wilson, and Bailey Ulbricht, who were all honored with NSCAA All Region Honorable Mention Scholar awards.
- November 22, 2013
Lucky Number 13! Knights Earn NSCAA Team Academic Award
For the 13th consecutive year, the Carleton College women's soccer team earned the National Soccer Coaches Association of America's (NSCAA) Team Academic Award after posting a team cumulative GPA of 3.57 for the 2012-13 academic year. The Knights have earned this honor every year since 2001.
- November 14, 2013
Trio Earns All-MIAC Honors
Three members of the Carleton College women's soccer team received recognition today as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference handed out its all-conference awards. Senior defender Layne Teska and junior midfielder Bailey Ulbricht were named to the All-MIAC First Team while sophomore goalkeeper Mikayla Coulombe was tabbed All-MIAC Honorable Mention.
- November 2, 2013
Playoff Hopes Dashed as Season Concludes with 2-0 Loss to St. Olaf
he Carleton College women's soccer team saw its playoff hopes disappear and its season came to a close with a tough 2-0 loss at the feet of cross-town rival St. Olaf College.
- October 30, 2013
No Trick, Kasch Treats Knights to 1-0 Win over Tommies
On a cold, wet, cloudy day, Connor Kasch's goal from a corner kick proved the ray of sunshine that the Knights needed as the Carleton College women's soccer team sloshed to a 1-0 victory against the University of St. Thomas.
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Julia Frayne is an Ambassador who studied abroad in London
Why did you choose to study abroad and how did you decide on this program?
I chose to partake in studying abroad at CSB/SJU because I knew it would be a life changing, once in a life time experience. I wanted to completely immerse myself in another culture and try something new. I decided on the London program because I wanted to go to a big city, I knew there was a big big world outside of our community here at CSB/SJU and I wanted to explore it! London offered me an urban atmosphere and a million opportunities to explore. Being that I am a management major; I knew London is a booming business capital in our world. The London program also offered an internship program that I took full advantage of. It was an amazing experience being a working member of society in another country. I made great networking connections and it prepared me for my future in business.
Briefly describe a specific cultural experience you had on your trip that made a lasting impression.
During my time abroad I had the opportunity to work as an intern and as the assistant to the Creative Directors at Belle & Bunty London, a fashion design company. I got to experience every aspect of the business, from financial spreadsheets to modeling. I got to network with designers, celebrities and powerful names in the world of fashion. I got to see real world applications of what I was learning in my courses put in action. A specific memory I have was when I got to deliver designs and fabrics to Pippa Middleton. This experience was one where I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. It made me realize that this can be my career and this can be my future.
Describe your overall study abroad experience.
My study abroad experience was life changing. I was thrown into a foreign country with 24 strangers to live in 2 flats in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, I was taking on the biggest adventure of my life. Not only did I immerse myself completely in the London culture with my studies and day to day life, but I got an amazing position as a working member of society in Britain and I got to do things that not many people could ever have the opportunity to do in their whole lives. Our group became a family and London became our home. The city is so rich with culture and opportunity to try new things and meet new people are endless. Real World London 2012 changed my life! (oh, and meeting George Clooney and Brad Pitt wasn't too bad either!)
Based on your experiences abroad, what are some of the benefits of spending a semester abroad? How has studying abroad contributed to your personal, academic, and professional development?
The benefits of spending a semester abroad are endless. It gives you the chance to experience a different culture completely. 4 months is a whole lot longer than traveling to a country for 1 week, it allows you to see the city not as a tourist, but as a resident. You will take chances and try new things! You not only will make life long friendships with your flat mates but you also make connections with people who live in London, it makes the experience that much more real. I went to London confused about what I wanted to do after graduation and I came back more sure than ever of where I want my life to go and how I plan on getting there. I became so much more confident and independent after living abroad and working abroad. There is nothing quite like being taken completely out of your comfort zone and making it on your own, its a good feeling. The classes offered abroad helped the transition of leaving home and gaining knowledge about your "new" home, as well as learning about topics you wouldn't have otherwise just staying at CSB/SJU. I had the opportunity to take an Islam course and actually travel to Istanbul, Turkey and visit mosques during prayer time. I got to walk through a world famous bizarre and explore the Islam faith. The benefits of studying abroad are countless, it was nothing but a positive experience for me.
What advice can you offer for CSB/SJU students who are considering or planning to study abroad?
DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would be more than willing to sit down and share my experience with someone. It changed my life and I know it would do the same for someone else. It is such a growing experience and I would recommend it to everyone who is able. When will you ever have the opportunity to have this kind of adventure in a foreign country with your fellow Bennies and Johnnies again?
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When two New Orleans police dogs died tragically in the care of their handlers within a five-month period in 2009, there was a loud cry for justice.
With the shocking deaths of Phantom and Primo, administrative and criminal investigations threatened to bring severe discipline to their K-9 officers, possibly even prison time. Animal rights groups urged officials to take swift action against the officers.
But with the acquittal of Sgt. Randy Lewis last week after his trial on a malfeasance charge, both cases ended with almost no disciplinary action against either officer.
"What we've seen here is anything but justice being rendered," said Rafael Goyeneche of the Metropolitan Crime Commission, one of the people who pushed for prosecution of the cases.
In Sgt. Lewis' case, prosecutors alleged that after Phantom fell 17 floors down an elevator shaft inside the abandoned Charity Hospital, the officer tried to cover up the accident.
Those same prosecutors left the courtroom furious after Judge Ben Willard said he agreed with key elements of their case, but nevertheless exonerated the officer.
"He found all the elements were there, but somehow it came back not guilty," lead prosecutor Chris Bowman said.
With the acquittal, the only penalty paid by Lewis was a five-day suspension from the department, the result of an in-house investigation that police commanders admitted was flawed.
But the earlier case, in which officer Jason Lewis' dog Primo died from heat stroke inside an unattended police unit, the punishment seemed steep.
At least initially.
Lewis pleaded guilty to misdemeanor cruelty to animals and was promptly fired from the police force.
But two years later, the Fourth Circuit of Appeal reinstated Lewis with full back pay. But he still had to deal with the conviction and the $11,500 restitution he agreed to pay to cover the value of Belgian Malinois and its extensive training.
Or so everyone thought.
Due to an unusual legal twist, Lewis only paid $1,200 of the restitution amount before Judge Franz Ziblich ruled that he no longer had to pay.
Ziblich, who inherited the case when he succeeded now-retired Judge Terry Alarcon, said he was simply following the law in halting the restitution payments.
Ziblich said he stepped into a case in which Lewis had already completed the sentence imposed by Alarcon – six months of inactive probation – making him powerless to enforce the restitution or any further sanctions.
"This is not something I wanted to do," Ziblich said. "This is something I had to do."
Court records shows that Lewis made no payments during his six months of probation. He started making payments after the six-month period when he received a warning notice from the court's collections department, but those payments ended with Ziblich's decision.
Ironically, Ziblich issued the ruling after Lewis' attorney filed a motion to throw out the conviction. The judge denied that motion, letting the conviction stand, but also relieved Lewis of his $100 monthly payments.
In his ruling, Ziblich wrote, "The State or the defendant could have sought an extension of probation from the court in order to pay restitution, but failed to do so, thus the probation expired after six months."
District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro said he disagrees with Ziblich, arguing that the judge could have ruled that Lewis did not satisfactorily satisfy the conditions of his probation by failing to pay the full restitution.
"He's doesn't have to go to jail and the judge simply says, 'That's not my fault.?' " Cannizzaro questioned. "That's not good enough. That's just wrong."
Cannizzaro said his office had no way to know that Lewis wasn't making payments.
"To say it's the DA's fault for not extending the probation assumes that the district attorney is aware of the fact that the defendant is not making his restitution," he said.
Goyeneche said "somebody dropped the ball."
"When the court, in fact, established the dollar amount that he agreed to of $11,500, that became a court order. And his failure to comply with that court order, in my opinion is a violation," Goyeneche said.
Fraternal Order of Police Attorney Raymond Burkart III said Lewis is blameless.
"It sounds to me as if the officer was making the payments when the judge terminated it. We don't fault the officer for what a judge does," Burkart said.
Even without full restitution, Burkart said both officers suffered far more than what any court could deliver.
"These cases were reviewed by courts of law and the civil service system," he said. "It's not like anyone turned the other cheek. Arguments were heard, testimony was taken, evidence was reviewed. You also have to keep in mind that this is a tragedy. And no one suffered more than the dogs other than their handlers."
Even when the civil service commission upheld Lewis' termination based on his guilty plea, the panel noted that it was a tough decision because Lewis entered the plea without admitting he did anything wrong, offering what is know in legal parlance as an "Alford plea."
"As a consequence," the commission wrote in its September 2011 ruling, "we are faced with a highly unusual and difficult decision. We are sympathetic towards the appellant (Lewis). No person has suffered more than Lewis as a consequence of Primo's death."
According to the police department, both officers have been fully reinstated, although neither officer has rejoined the K-9 unit.


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Two people are hospitalized and around one dozen people reported being stung by an aggressive swarm of bees on Tucson's northwest side this morning.
A 62-year-old woman and her 31-year-old son, who were each stung over 50 times, were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Another man was stung about 20 times, but he did not want to be taken to the hospital.
Northwest Fire District has deemed safe the rural neighborhood West Linda Vista Boulevard and North Bald Eagle Avenue where the attack took place.
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- Wendy's International has a beef with a franchisee that owns 11 fast-food restaurants in Montana, Oregon and Washington.
The corporation late last month asked a federal judge for an injunction to keep BZB Enterprises from using its brand. Wendy's says the Havre, Mont.-based franchisee has ignored demands to comply with Wendy's standards after food-safety concerns were raised in several of its restaurants.
BZB Enterprises attorney John Quatman says the franchisee is working with Wendy's and hopes to have the matter resolved before the court has to rule on the injunction.
BZB Enterprises has closed restaurants in Havre; Whitefish, Mont.; Pendleton, Ore.; Walla Walla, Wash.; Kennewick, Wash; and two in Yakima, Wash.
Quatman says BZB will determine which will reopen and work with Wendy's to renovate those restaurants one by one.


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The northern Chicago suburb of Highland Park has banned assault weapons.
The Highland Park City Council enacted the ban Monday night after nearly two hours of public comments in a standing-room only chamber. One councilman, David Naftzger, voted against the ban. He said it could cost Highland Park thousands of dollars in litigation.
Councilman Paul Frank voted for the ban, telling The News-Sun he's "proud we will not permit assault weapons."
Illinois Rifle Association second vice president Mike Weisman promised a lawsuit, saying one would "be filed without a doubt."
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Suns need Shannon Brown scoring punch
The Suns have lost eight of nine games to drop a season-high 11 games under five hundred for the second-worst record (12-23) in the Western Conference.
"It's no fun. Not at all," head coach Alvin Gentry said following practice Monday.
Going about digging out of the hole they have created for themselves may begin with Shannon Brown rediscovering his offense.
Since being removed from the starting lineup four games ago, the seven-year veteran is averaging 4.8 points on 32.1 percent shooting (9-of-28). Twice he was held scoreless.
"It's a different rhythm out there," Brown said of being a reserve again. "For some reason it's definitely almost like a complete 180 from the beginning of the season to me going to the starting lineup and then back on the second unit."
Brown came off the bench in the season's first 11 games and scored 147 points, the most by a Suns reserve since Tom Chambers in 1992-93.
"For me," Brown said, "it's just trying to find a rhythm out there individually and with my teammates and trying to figure out how to pick my spots. Right now, everything is all jumbled up."
More than any other rotation player, Brown feasts when the team is going good, fasts when the team is going bad:
In Suns wins, he averages 15.8 points on 50.7 percent shooting including 43.2 percent from three
In Suns losses, he averages 10.3 points on 35.9 percent shooting including 20.0 percent from three
"I understand that," Brown said of how much it appears the team relies on his scoring, which has gone south recently.
"I just got to stay patient. I can't get down on myself or the offense or start blaming nobody. I've just got to go out there and figure it out."
- Report: Phoenix Suns reach out to Minnesota Timberwolves about an Eric Bledsoe-Kevin Love trade
- Phoenix Suns don't have a point guard in top ten of WARP projections
- Phoenix Suns 2014 preseason schedule released
- The Pulse: Most say Eric Bledsoe and agent Rich Paul are at fault for contract standoff with Phoenix Suns
- Phoenix Suns single-game tickets now on sale
- Chris Sheridan- sheridanhoops.com - Tuesday August 19Chris Sheridan believes there is one team that could easily make a max contract offer to Eric Bledso
- Who impressed/who depressed - Monday August 18Dan and Vince look back at who impressed and depressed them over the weekend.
- Adrian Wojnarowski- YahooSports NBA writer - Tuesday August 12Adrian Wojnarowski says Eric Bledsoe has backed himself into a corner.
- Bickley Blast - Tuesday August 12Now that Donald Sterling is gone, who is the worst owner in sports?
- Jerry Colangelo, Managing Director of USA Basketball - Friday August 8Jerry Colangelo talks about the Paul George injury and Kevin Durant's departure from Team USA.


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