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Study: Arrests For Marijuana Offenses Increasing In Many StatesJuly 30, 2014
Law enforcement in many states are making a greater number of marijuana arrests than ever before despite polling data showing that the majority of Americans believe that the adult use of the plant ought to be legal.
According to a just published report, "Marijuana in the States 2012: Analysis and Detailed Data on Marijuana Use and Arrests," which appears on the newly launched RegulatingCannabis.com website, police made an estimated 750,000 arrests for marijuana violations in 2012 – a 110 percent increase in annual arrests since 1991. Yet, despite this doubling in annual marijuana arrests over the past two decades, there has not been any significant reduction in marijuana consumption in the United States the report found.
In 2012, marijuana arrests accounted for almost half (48.3 percent) of all drug arrests nationwide. Marijuana arrests accounted for two-thirds of more of all drug arrests in five states: Nebraska (74.1 percent), New Hampshire (72 percent), Montana (70.3 percent), Wyoming (68.7 percent) and Wisconsin (67.1 percent).
From 2008 to 2012, seventeen state-level jurisdictions experienced an average annual increase in marijuana arrests, the report found. South Carolina (11.6 percent) and the District of Columbia (7.7 percent) experienced the highest overall percentage increase in arrests during this time period. By contrast, annual marijuana arrests fell nationwide by an average of 3.3 percent from 2008 to 2012.
Overall, the study reported that the five state-level jurisdictions possessing the highest arrest rates for marijuana offenses are the District to Columbia (729 arrests per 100,000 citizens), New York (577), Louisiana (451), Illinois (447) and Nebraska (421). District of Columbia lawmakers decriminalized the adult possession of marijuana earlier this month.
The two states possessing the lowest marijuana arrest rates are California and Massachusetts, the report found. Both states decriminalized marijuana possession offenses in recent years.
Stated the report's author, Shenondoah University professor Jon Gettman, "After a generation of marijuana arrests, nearly 19 million and counting since 1981, the results are that marijuana remains widely used, not perceived as risky by a majority of the population, and widely available. The tremendous variance in use and arrests at the state level demonstrate why marijuana prohibition has failed and is not a viable national policy."
Full text of the report is available on the NORML website here or from: RegulatingCannabis.com.
Debunking the White House's Reefer Mad Reaction to the NYTJuly 29, 2014
The New York Times has joined the majority of US citizens in the call for a more rational marijuana policy. The White House responded with an attempt to explain why a taxed and regulated market is no "silver bullet solution." Alluding to The Lone Ranger probably wasn't a great idea, but I think they mean that this isn't a panacea for every problem related to cannabis.
Of course, all our other legislation is perfect, so we shouldn't change this policy until we have a solution with all advantages and no disadvantages.
Our government says that this use of law enforcement and court time targets marijuana users because the plant alters brain development, impedes academic achievement, impairs driving, and creates addiction. The tacit assumption, that prohibition is going to prevent all of these problems, is tenable at best. (We've had police officers whip out the handcuffs over 18 million times since 1981. From 1995 until now, we've had at least one marijuana arrest per minute. The plant is more available than ever.) But let's forget about how prohibition isn't going to help and address the White House's Furious Four Factors.
The first two (brain development and academic achievement) fall under the "what about the children" category. When all else fails, it's great to play the baby card. NORML has condemned juvenile consumption for decades now. Of course, the underground market is notoriously bad at carding purchasers. When was the last time a dealer asked for ID? Licensed distributors who could lose their livelihood for underage sales would be markedly more motivated to keep the plant from children. But let's address the claims.
Brain Development. Regular use early in life could alter brain development. But here's the point no one is supposed to mention: we don't really know for sure. It's likely. It works in animals. But it's not proven. The niftiest gizmos that take pictures of brains often can find differences between those who've used early and those who haven't. But we don't have a time machine. We don't really know if these people had deviant brains before they ever saw the plant.
Investigators who run these expensive studies also have a hell of a time publishing results unless they find some differences. Many would rather leave the data in a drawer than battle editors and reviewers in an attempt to publish a paper that says that marijuana has no impact. What has been found is not always consistent. It's one brain area showing differences in one study and another in the next. Reports that find nothing, or that the non-users actually have deviant brains (e.g. Block, O'Leary, Ehrhardt, et al., 2000, who found bigger ventricles in non-users), never get mentioned. Big reviews try to tell a coherent story, but effects are small. Binge drinking is markedly worse. (See Lisdahl et al.). Cigarette smoking leads to detectable changes in brain structure, too. I'd joke that we should make alcohol and tobacco illegal following this logic, but I'm afraid some people will actually try to do so.
Academic achievement. If the government genuinely cared about my academic achievement, I think I would have learned more in public school. But that's another issue. We know that mastering new material immediately after using cannabis is extremely difficult. Going to class high is a dumb waste of time. It would certainly interfere with grades. But what's the real issue here?
Decades ago, researchers showed that college students who used the plant had better grades than their peers who didn't (Gergen, Gergen, & Morse, 1972; Goode, 1971). It's not that marijuana's a study aid. Students who liked the plant might have taken classes they enjoyed and flourished as a result. Subsequent studies didn't always confirm these results, and investigators lost interest.
But high school kids who use the plant often bonk their exams. Most heavy users had earned lower grades prior to their marijuana consumption, suggesting cannabis could not have caused the poorer performance (Shedler & Block, 1990). Essentially, cannabis users with bad grades in high school also had low marks when they were in fourth grade. Cannabis might not lead to bad grades, but folks with bad grades often turn to cannabis. In addition, high school students who smoke cannabis heavily also tend to use alcohol and other illicit substances. Once these factors are taken into account, the link between cannabis and academic performance disappears. These results suggest that drugs other than marijuana might lower grades (Hall, Solowij, & Lennon, 1994).
In truth, if the government wants to see better achievement in school, the best answer would require schools with funding. Perhaps we could attract more of the energetic, enthusiastic, well-trained teachers who inspire learning if we offered better salaries. Students might find school more engaging when teachers are delighted and facilities are excellent. Busting teens for possession seems too indirect a strategy for improving education.
Driving. Paul Armentano has done such a superb job of summarizing the relevant data on this topic that I don't want to belabor it.
A few points are worth emphasizing. NORML has always opposed impaired driving. People who can't pass appropriate roadside sobriety tests should not operate a motor vehicle. Note that passing a sobriety test has little to do with the content of anyone's blood or urine.
A recent meta-analytic review suggests that, at most, cannabis is no worse than antihistamines and probably on par with penicillin when it comes to culpability for accidents. If we're going to make all drugs that impair driving illegal, we're going to have a lot of runny noses and infections to handle.
Research from The Netherlands shows that folks who use cannabis in the laboratory lose their willingness to drive (source). When the experimenter forced them, they go slower, avoid trying to pass other cars, and start putting on the breaks earlier when they have to stop. These compensatory steps probably explain why a couple of studies have found cannabis users less culpable than drug-free drivers. Surprise surprise! This work never got any press. (Drummer, 1994, Bates & Blakely, 1999).
A study of over 300 drivers involved in fatal crashes in California focused on motorists who tested positive for cannabis but no other drug. Unexpectedly, they were half as likely to be responsible for accidents as those who were free of substances (Williams,,Peat, & Crouch, 1985). Another investigation of over 1,800 fatal crashes in the United States found that drivers who used only cannabis were only 70% as likely to have caused an accident as the drug-free group (Terhune, Ippolito, & Crouch, 1992). These are literally impossible to publish anymore, potentially suggesting the bias alluded to in the Elvik meta-analysis. So don't drive high, but drive as if you were. Go slowly. Don't try to pass. Leave room to stop.
Addiction. The new DSM V definition of addiction qualifies me for a caffeine disorder, so I'm obviously biased. Better take what I say with a grain of salt. But be careful, salt allegedly has addictive properties, too.
After five millennia and a series of moving definitions, researchers have finally identified something that they can call marijuana withdrawal and marijuana addiction. I'm guessing that prohibitionists really love this one. it conjures up images of sweaty heroin users snatching purses and plunging needles into infected arms. Have you met people who mug girl scouts to maintain their marijuana money? Neither have I. So what is marijuana addiction supposed to be? Among the most common symptoms are disturbed sleep and, I can barely say this with a straight face, loss of appetite. Anybody who uses every day and then gets irritated on a day without the plant could end up qualifying. If you tell anyone struggling with the opiates that these are the symptoms of your addiction, you're likely to get a swift kick in the crotch. Expert opinions suggest that only the hallucinogens are less addictive than marijuana.
The most negative thing a government can do to its citizens is punish them. If we want to use punishment, we need outstanding reasons. These four simply do not qualify.
Block, R. I., O'Leary, D. S., Ehrhardt, J. C., Augustinack, J. C., Ghoneim, M. M., Arndt, S., et al. (2000). Effects of frequent marijuana use on brain tissue volume and composition. NeuroReport, 11, 491–496.
Drummer, O. H. (1994). Drugs in drivers killed in Australian road traffic accidents. (Report no. 0594). Melbourne, Australia: Monash University, Victorian Institute of Forensic Pathology
Gergen, M. K., Gergen, K. J., & Morse, S. J. (1972). Correlates of marijuana use among college students. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 2, 1–16.
Goode, E. (1971). Drug use and grades in college. Nature, 239, 225–227.
Hall, W., Solowij, N., & Lennon, J. (1994). The health and psychological consequences of cannabis use. Canberra: Australian Government Publication Services.
Shedler, J., & Block, J. (1990). Adolescent drug use and psychological health: A longitudinal inquiry. American Psychologist, 45, 612–630.
Terhune, K. W., Ippolito, C. A., & Crouch, D. J. (1992). The incidence and role of drugs in fatally injured drivers (DOT HS Report No. 808 065). Washington DC: U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Williams, A. F., Peat, M. A., & Crouch, D. J. (1985). Drugs in fatally injured young male drivers. Public Health Reports, 100, 19–25.
NORML PAC Endorses State Senator Connie Johnson for US Senate in Oklahoma
NORML PAC is pleased to announce its endorsement of Democratic State Senator Connie Johnson in her campaign to be the next United States Senator representing Oklahoma.
"Sen. Johnson has been an outspoken supporter of legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use during her tenure in the Oklahoma legislature," stated NORML PAC Manager Erik Altieri. "Few state legislators have rivaled her passion and acumen on marijuana law reform and, if elected, Sen. Johnson would be an invaluable ally in the fight to legalize marijuana nationwide."
"We encourage Oklahomans to support her campaign and send Sen. Johnson to Washington, D.C. to work toward ending our country's failed prohibition on marijuana."
"I'm incredibly thankful for NORML's endorsement, " said Sen. Johnson. "After years of stonewalling in the state legislature, I'm taking this fight to the people. It's time for the people of Oklahoma to speak on this issue."
Sen. Johnson began circulating a petition in early July to put marijuana legalization and commercialization on the Oklahoma November ballot.
"As taxpayers, we're spending over $30 million each year policing, jailing, and incarcerating our citizens on marijuana-related offenses—often on simple possession. Yet, marijuana is almost universally available," Sen. Johnson stated. "It's time for a smarter approach, particularly in regards to how we spend our taxpayer dollars."
"We have teacher shortages in Tulsa and Oklahoma City public schools, as well as in our smaller school districts. Why? Because Oklahoma pays teachers some of the lowest salaries in the nation. How many Oklahoma teachers does $30 million a year pay for?"
While serving in the state legislature, Sen. Johnson introduced measures to legalize marijuana for recreational and medical use and has been the outspoken champion of marijuana reform in the Sooner State.
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Poll: Majority Of Floridians Support Legalized Marijuana; Super-Majority Endorse MedicalizationJuly 28, 2014
Nearly nine out of ten Florida voters support legalizing the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes, and a majority of Floridians support allowing adults to possess the plant for any purpose, according to the results of a statewide Quinnipiac University poll released today.
Fifty-five percent of voters support "allowing adults in Florida to legally possess small amounts of marijuana for personal use." Only 41 percent of respondents opposed the idea.
Voters between the age of 18 and 29 (72 percent), Democrats (64 percent), and men (61 percent) were most likely to endorse legalization, while and Republicans (41 percent) and respondents over the age of 65 (36 percent) were least likely to do so.
When asked whether patients ought to be able to access cannabis for medicinal purposes, public support rose to 88 percent, including super-majority support from respondents of all age groups and political affiliations. Seventy-one percent of respondents also expressed support for the establishment of medical cannabis dispensaries in their neighborhoods.
This November, Florida voters will decide on a proposed constitutional amendment (Amendment 2) that seeks to legalize and regulate the dispensing of cannabis to authorized patients. Because the measure seeks to amend the state constitution, 60 percent of voters must decide in favor of it before it may be enacted.
The survey possesses a margin of error of +/- 2.8 percentage points.
Pot Protestivals and the Role They Play in the Legalization Movement
As we approach the late summer/early fall festival season, I wanted to take a moment to discuss the annual pro-pot festivals, sometimes called "protestivals."
In the early years of the marijuana legalization movement, pro-pot events in the same vein of the Civil Rights Movement's lunch counter "sit-ins" occurred. These cannabis community events were called "smoke-ins," a reference to the crowd of individuals willing to risk arrest and jail by protesting marijuana prohibition. The smoke-ins were intended as an exercise of one's First Amendment right to publicly protest unjust policies.
While public smoking was never a regular NORML tactic, I did occasionally attend an event organized by others, including the 1977 July 4th Coalition in Washington, D.C., where I spoke in Lafayette Park across from the White House on more than one occasion. Surprisingly, even in D.C. in the 70s, most of us discovered we were safe smoking in the middle of a big crowd without being hassled by the police. Law enforcement lingered on the fringes of the event, observing the smoke-in and making sure nothing got out of hand; but there were few arrests, and those mostly involved attendees who had the bad fortune of smoking too close to the edge of the crowd, where they could be singled-out. I suppose we should have been paranoid about lighting up in public, but our idealism overruled our good sense. And all of us felt empowered by this act of civil-disobedience.


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Celebrations for Charles & Camilla at Royal Welsh
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The decision to stall Illinois legislators pay placed Governor Quinn in front of a Cook County judge Wednesday, after house speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton decided to sue him.
It was a move Quinn acted on to help deal with Illinois' nearly $100 billion public pension problem but legislators are calling it unconstitutional.
Quinn says he has the authority to veto the salaries and if lawmakers want to see their paychecks they can return to Springfield and vote to override his veto.
Quinn used his line item veto earlier this summer to cut money for legislators' salaries from the state budget and for the last two months, lawmakers haven't seen a single paycheck.
Lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on how to deal with the pension problem during the legislative session that ended in may.
One downstate legislator why don't they just return to Springfield and vote to veto Quinn's decision.
"Every time that they don't agree with what the legislator does then they would veto their salary and it would be a set precedent," say Representative Mike Bost. "This time we want to make the ruling so that it is in the clear message to any governor in the future that this is not the way."
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Southend Hospital death rates are lowest in Essex
6:00am Friday 3rd January 2014 in News
DEATH rates at Southend Hospital are the lowest among Essex hospitals – but slightly above the national average.
The highest is recorded at Colchester at 1.16, Basildon is second highest at 1.12 and mid Essex is 1.10.
Southend and Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow each recorded 1.02. The national average is 1.
For the east of England region Cambridge recorded the lowest at 0.84.
The Summary Hospital-level Mortality Indicator is the ratio between the actual number of patients who die following treatment at the trust and the number that would be expected to die on the basis of average figures for the country as a whole.
Mortality rates form an important part following the Keogh review which looked at the hospitals nationwide with above normal death rates.
Southend has this year introduced a mortality review group to review all potentially avoidable deaths as soon as possible.
Chief executive Jacqueline Totterdell said: "We are within normal confidence levels and it is coming down, but we still want to do better, "We have established the review board which are contacted about every death there are concerns about and what we can learn from a situation and put in place to prevent it."
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I would imagine this would contribute to death rates too
Somewhere like Cambridge, a big student city is likely to have a fairly low average age, so well done Southend hospital!
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EssexVicky wrote:It still makes all the Essex Hospitals above the national average and that is not good.
Southend does have a higher than average age of residents
I would imagine this would contribute to death rates too
Somewhere like Cambridge, a big student city is likely to have a fairly low average age, so well done Southend hospital!
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FRIENDSWOOD (March 8, 2011) – Girl Scout Ambassador Kelley K. built an outside playground for the cats at Bay Area Pet Adoption to earn the Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Gold Award, the highest award a Girl Scout can achieve. Less than five percent of girls who join Girl Scouts earn this recognition.
"I learned to be more confident in leading and guiding people in accomplishing tasks," says Kelley, a senior at Lutheran South Academy.
Earning the Gold Award is a significant honor that requires recipients to demonstrate outstanding leadership skills, career planning, community involvement and personal development. It takes more than 100 service hours and two to three years of intensive work to complete the award requirements, which include planning and completing a project that is a service to the community.
"I chose this project to help the cats at Bay Area Pet Adoptions," explains Kelley. "Most of the girls I know select Gold Award projects that help the human population. I decided that I wanted to do something different and help the animal population."
After learning that cats kept isolated are unlikely to be adopted, Kelley designed a play area where cats could interact in a safe environment. The play area required research, supplies and hard work to develop a structure that would accommodate many cats at once and be roomy enough for the cats to exercise. The entire project took nine months with seven volunteers.
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The only problem is if you compare it on paper to the D600... but in hand in the real world, like Kai said theres not much in it.
I agree that when you look exclusively at what has traditionally defined cameras at different price points, the D600 looks like it smokes the 6D. Where I think the 6D sets itself apart is through the non-traditional features, like the GPS, the wifi with apps for common smart phones and the iPad, and all this in a smaller more portable package. Canon is in trouble on the point-and-shoot front and they're aware of it. We've seen more of a focus on high end point-and-shoots recently I think because smart phones have fairly capable cameras in them and have the integrated ability to interact with social media, hugely important to teenagers and folks in their 20s and even 30s. Canon, rather than being stagnant as many on here claim, seems to be getting out in front of the problem with the 6D features, integrating the SLR into wireless and social media tech.


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Ira man denies firearm threatSeptember 24,2013By Gordon Dritschilo
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A man on probation for shooting up a car was in court on a fresh weapons charge Monday.
Nathan J. Butler, 19, of Route 133 in Ira, pleaded innocent Monday in Rutland criminal court to a single charge of aggravated assault with a weapon. The charge carries a maximum of 15 years in prison. Butler was held for a lack of $5,000 bail.
Butler and his girlfriend arrived at 129 River St. early Saturday evening, according to Rutland City Police, in search of his girlfriend's ex-husband, 28-year-old Ricky Chandler. The address was home to friends of Chandler's, according to affidavits, who said he had been drinking and was sleeping it off outside in his car.
Witnesses, including Chandler, described Butler waking Chandler and confronting him with a handgun, according to police. They described Chandler as bleeding from the face, but none of them, not even Chandler, were able to tell police how he suffered the injury, according to affidavits.
Chandler described Butler pointing the gun at him and screaming, police said, ordering him to get out of his car and into Butler's truck. Chandler told police he feared for his life, started his car and drove away.
"Ricky (Chandler) did not remember driving from the house and said the next thing he remembered was being near the park in Fair Haven where his sister picked him up and brought him to Glens Falls hospital," police wrote in an affidavit.
Police also said Chandler said he had a blood-alcohol level of 0.124 when he arrived at the hospital, where he was treated for a cut above his right eye.
Police said they were made aware of the incident when they responded to a report of a fuel spill in the road on River Street, left by Butler's truck, and were approached by witnesses while waiting for the fire department to arrive. Police said they asked why none of the witnesses called 911 during the incident and were not given a reason.
Police said they located Butler at his home in Ira and while Butler agreed to speak to police, none of what he said to them was described in the affidavits. The only indication of motive came from one of the witnesses, who police said described Butler telling him he was looking for Chandler due to monetary and personal disputes.
In court Monday, prosecutors and Judge Theresa S. DiMauro noted that Butler was on probation for an incident last year in which police said he fired four shotgun blasts of birdshot into a parked Hyundai Elantra during a dispute with a neighbor over a woman.
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If you haven't heard, South Plantation (FL) running back Alex Collins just committed to Bret Bielema and the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Collins is the highest rated running back on 247sports.com. He is also a five star running back according to Scout.
So, needless to say this is a pretty huge get for Bret Bielema in a very short recruiting cycle, after the Razorbacks looked like they weren't going to land local RB Altee Tenpenny. It would have made more sense for Bielema to land a running back of Collins' caliber in his first recruiting cycle (the 2014 class), but that he's done it so soon is quite impressive.
If you watch his highlight tape, Collins looks like a hybrid of Wisconsin's Montee Ball and Michigan's Denard Robinson. He has a similar level of speed to Robinson, and Ball's power mentality. He's not afraid to take a hit but can also juke a defender sometimes.
Various news outlets on Collins' commitment (free):
Rivals: Collins Picks Arkansas:
There's a first time for everything, and new Arkansas head coach Bret Bielema gave the Razorbacks a first to remember Monday night. Arkansas has never had any luck pulling the top players in Florida away from the Gators, Seminoles and Hurricanes, but that changed when four-star running back Alex Collins chose the Hogs in front of a national television audience Monday at around 9:30 p.m. central.
Arkansas landed five-star running back recruit Alex Collins Monday as he announced for the Razorbacks over Miami on Fox Sports South. Alex Collins is an elite Florida running back in a class filled with them. He really burst onto the scene quickly, only picking up football as a high school junior after playing basketball and lacrosse. He was tough to miss: 5'11, 207 pounds, and capable of running a 4.45 40. He quickly rose to the top of several recruiting lists, with Scout tabbing him as a five-star prospect and the No. 3 running back in the country.
Sun Sentinel: Miami Hurricanes Miss on Five Star Running Back Alex Collins:
The Razorbacks were late comers to the Collins recruitment party — it was only after Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema jumped to Arkansas that Collins began to consider the Hogs.
Sports Illustrated: Collins Spurns Gators(?) to Play for Hogs:
Collins was rumored to be recommitting to Miami, and his selection signals the continued free fall of the Hurricanes' class. Coach Al Golden may have already lost Army All-American offensive lineman Denver Kirkland after he reportedly offered Kirkland an ultimatum to commit or risk losing his scholarship offer. Now, they've lost out on one of the state's top running backs who was once committed. At Arkansas, Collins could see playing time as soon as next season. The talented back should fit well into the Hogs' run-heavy offense.
Bleacher Report on Why Collins will Thrive at Arkansas:
Shifty and elusive in the open field, Collins changes direction quickly and can make defenders miss with ease. He isn't the fastest player in the 2013 recruiting class, but he does have the ability to hit another gear once he gets behind the defense.
Overall, Collins brings the entire package to the table and he is arguably the most talented runner Bielema has ever had. Now, when you combine that with a coaching staff that has a long history of producing big time runners, Collins and the Arkansas running game are in terrific hands.
If you didn't get a chance to see Alex Collins' announcement on Fox Sports South, you can watch it here (for as long as it remains active). You can also check out reactions from Hog fans on 247sports message boards.
Congratulations to Bret Bielema and the Arkansas Razorbacks on landing Alex Collins!


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A youtube video has been released of Amanda Berry, Gina DJesus and Michelle Knight where they thank people from Cleveland and across the world for their support of them.
The women were held captive for a decade in a home in Cleveland.
The man accused of holding them captive, Ariel Castro, pleaded not guilty to a 329 count indictment that includes multiple kidnapping and rape charges. He's being held on an $8 million bond.
Castro was recently found competent to stand trial.
For information about the Cleveland Courage Fund, established to help survivors Michelle Knight, Gina DeJesus, Amanda Berry and Amanda's daughter, please visit www.clevelandcouragefund.org.
Cleveland kidnapping suspect competent for trial: http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/22752663/cleveland-kidnapping-suspect-competent-for-trial
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Heel pain has many possible causes. Learning about the symptoms can help you take care of your heels and prevent problems, says the American Podiatric Medical Association.
This condition occurs when the plantar fascia—a band of fibrous tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot—is overloaded or overstretched, causing small tears.
The condition causes intense heel pain along the bottom of the foot during the first few steps after getting out of bed in the morning. This pain often goes away once you start to walk around, but it may return in the evening.
Self-care includes taking a break from sports, doing stretching exercises, massaging the sole of the foot with ice for six to eight weeks, and taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain, as needed.
This condition occurs when an abnormal growth of bone occurs where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone. It's caused by long-term strain on the plantar fascia and muscles of the foot, especially in obese people or joggers. Worn out shoes can aggravate the problem.
Treatment includes wearing supportive, well-fitting shoes and adding shoe supports—either a heel raise or a donut-shaped heel cushion.
Heel bursitis causes pain at the underside or back of the heel. It can be caused by wearing shoes with poorly cushioned heels.
The condition causes pain in the middle of the bottom of the heel that worsens with prolonged standing, and pain at the back of the heel that worsens if you bend your foot up or down.
Treatment is similar to that for heel spurs.
This condition can be triggered by overuse of the foot, especially by excessive jumping and wearing poorly fitting shoes.
The condition causes pain at the back of the heel that typically becomes worse if you exercise, and it often is accompanied by soreness, stiffness, and mild swelling.
Treat it with rest, orthotics, anti-inflammatory medications, stretches, and physical therapy.
You can help prevent heel pain by maintaining a healthy weight, warming up before participating in sports, and wearing shoes that support the arch of the foot and cushion the heel.
Make an appointment to see your health care provider if you have significant heel pain that doesn't improve within a few days, or if you've been self-treating moderate heel pain for several weeks with no improvement.
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The town was shocked and saddened when news came that on Monday. His funeral filled the Beth El Temple where he was eulogized as making 'The world ... a better place because he was in it.'
A decision on in late April, according to the head of the Planning Board which has been reviewing the project for the past 11 months.
Belmont legislators reacted cautiously to Governor Deval Patrick's $34.8 Billion budget proposal which will require large tax increases for improvements in transportation and education.
A Dunkin' Donuts store is heading to Belmont's Concord Avenue in the place of a burger restaurant that originally sought to occupy the location.
Bobcats have arrive in Belmont and the pretty predator will be looking for rabbits, rodents and the stray pet so keep an eye on them.
A former State Trooper from Belmont will remain behind bars before his trial on extortion after his own doctor thought he shouldn't be released.


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Three years ago, S2S embarked on an ambitious project to follow-up the unprecendented success of Bistro Affair, the only French album so far to be released in Singapore. The result is Oriental Jazz, an album of favourite Mandarin classics with soothing bossanova treatments. You...
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Diana's latest release, to Brazil with love (2011), is a tribute to the samba and bossa nova traditions of Brazil.
Her much awaited sophomore release " if the moon turns green ..." was released in September of 2007. It was selected as a TOP 10 Canadian Recording of the Year by Len Dobbin, Kathya Heppell and Dan Sich.
The Australian siblings rocked the international scene in 2010 with the release of their sophomore record Down The Way, which was certified Triple Platinum in Australia and Platinum in France. His previous solo album was released under the moniker 'Lady Of The Sunshine', but...
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Winnie Ho (2V1G) is one of the foremost Chinese jazz singers in our generation. With her enchanting, clear voice, she reinterprets Teresa Teng favorites, putting her own spin on these well-loved songs.
S2S presents Dreaming Of You by Juris, former lead vocalist of popular acoustic duo MYMP. Explore the subtle nuances of a relationship with her as she walks you through a love affair, from a sweet beginning to a wistful end. This release features High Fidelity Mastering, a new...
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Maybe the difference between our wonderful experience and the previous posters' negative experiences was that we began our cruise in Seward and cruised to Vancouver. From the embarkation through the entire cruise, we had nothing but a wonderful experience. There were 9 of us, including 3 children, and a grandmother who injured herself on the land portion and required a wheelchair. Celebrity was outstanding in every respect concerning both the wheelchair and the children. Indeed, I do not think that any company could have been kinder, more thoughtful, or more helpful. Celebrity did everything possible to ensure that my mother was able to enjoy herself despite her injury. And the children absolutely loved every moment. The staff, both in the kids' club and elsewhere on the ship, were so nice and friendly to the kids. Our cabin steward, Charlie, even brought the kids a special treat (chocolate covered apples) one day, just because. He was truly a gem.
We ate dinner every night in the Metropolitan, the main dining room, and breakfast there several mornings as well. The food was always good, and some times excellent. When we had something we did not care for (a smoked tomato soup), they quickly replaced it with something else. They took all sorts of special requests ("I'll have the spinach ravioli with cream sauce, but can I have it with tomato sauce and no spinach, but sauteed mushrooms instead?") with grace and never once told us no. We did the Select Dining, and rarely had the same servers, so this fabulous service went throughout the dining room. We have special kudos to Sasha, one of the Sommeliers, as well as Ana and the Australian Head Server. They were so considerate and helpful. The bartending staff was also extremely good; they worked well under pressure, and were accommodating.
The room was as expected -- small but efficient. It was tight with 4 people who had overpacked, but we had room for everything. My mother and sister were even able to fit the folded wheelchair in their cabin.
The shows were high quality, although I do not particularly like the "review" style shows that are prevalent on cruise lines. The performers were all very talented. We liked all of the Celebrity Life programs we attended, particularly the Captain's talk on navigation. It was fascinating.
If you asked me to think of any negative, the only thing I can think of is that the gym did not have a wide variety of free weights, particularly in the 2-15 lb. range, and the yoga mats all need to be replaced. I also did not think that the gym staff was attentive enough; they should have been monitoring the equipment more and asking if people needed assistance. I don't know if anyone did need assistance, but I believe that a high-end gym should have staff checking in with the guests.
In all, I cannot understand why anyone would have been disappointed with their experience on Millennium. Ours was wonderful.


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Click through our slideshow to see all the free and discounted stuff your mom can get for Mother's Day!
Reserve a select mom-friendly movie with RedBox and get $.50 off the first rental day of another DVD.
Moms eat free at participating Hooters restaurants on Mother's Day.
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Buy one meal get one free for mom at participating Boston Market locations for Mother's Day.
Enter to win a $1000 gift card through California Pizza Kitchen's Facebook page for Mother's Day.
National Public Gardens Day is May 9, with many locations offering Mother's Day weekend specials. Call your local national public garden to see if they are participating.
Moms get a free chocolate covered strawberry when they dine at participating McCormick and Schmick's locations on Mother's Day.
Moms get a free slice of strawberry pie at participating Shoney's on Mother's Day.
Moms can enter to win a vacation from Texas Roadhouse on their Facebook page this Mother's Day.
Amazon.com is offering 20% off some Mother's Day gifts when using code MOMAPP20 at checkout. See Amazon.com for details.
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Syndicated — When hippies retire among the waves of Baby Boomers, where do they hang up their tie-dye? Because not everyone wants a condo on golf course in Hilton Head, or fits the Florida lifestyle where mall walking is a daily form of exercise to beat the heat and humidity.
Not that there is anything wrong with either of those, but perhaps the answer for anti-establishment types is an off-beat home. Perhaps a dwelling that can fit so seamlessly into the landscape, it's tough to tell it's there.
Whether the brainchild of an artist, architect or just someone with a penchant for unusual design, we rounded up some of the most unusual examples of offbeat real estate, with homes that vary from a grass-covered dune to a rotating dome.
Art Meets Architecture
3331 Erie Ave, Cincinnati OH
For sale: $349,000
This Cincinnati home for sale took architect Terry Brown over 10 years to pull off. Brown and students from University of Cincinnati College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning sculpted the home from a variety of mixed materials, including wood, colored glass. shell, and ceramic. See more photos of the home.
Mushroom Home
142 Park Rd, Pittsford NY
Recently sold: $799,900
Actually, the home's inspiration wasn't mushrooms, but stems of Queen Anne's lace. The delicate flower's underside gave a blueprint for the five interconnected pods that make up this Pittsford home. The pods are 30 feet in diameter and weigh 80 tons. Two pods are sleeping areas, the center pod contains the kitchen and sitting room and a fourth pod is a living and dining area with a fireplace. The fifth smaller pod serves as the deck. All together, the home has 4,168 square feet of highly unique living space. See more photos of the Mushroom Home.


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Cornerback Josh Wilson now Ravens' top priority
Story | Jul 27, 2011 | 8:45 AM
Cornerback Josh Wilson now Ravens' top priority
Story | Jul 27, 2011 | 8:45 AM
Overseer Recommends Film Studio Liquidation
Story | Dec 9, 2009
A court-appointed overseer wants to liquidate the remnants of a movie studio tied to a $1.7 million dispute with members of the New Orleans Saints. Fifteen current and former team members paid the money to Louisiana Film Studios LLC late in 2008 for what...
Movie Studio Head Intends To Pay Saints Members Back $2 Million Investment
Story | Jul 11, 2009
The head of a movie studio said he intends to repay members of the New Orleans Saints and others the nearly $1.9 million he received from them - after he finds other investors. Coach Sean Payton, quarterback Drew Brees and Hall of Famer Archie Manning...
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Track & Field Opens Outdoor Season at UCF
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville University women's track & field team will open its outdoor season this Saturday, March 22, at the UCF Black & Gold Challenge.
The University of Central Florida is hosting the competition in Orlando. Tentatively, the field events are scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. with the javelin and run through 3:30 p.m. The running events will happen on a rolling schedule, starting at 3:30 p.m.
Behind the 2014 Atlantic Sun Coach of the Year Ron Grigg, the indoor team earned its ninth straight Atlantic Sun Women's Indoor Track & Field Championship in February and the outdoor squad is eager to continue their winning strides as well.
Jacksonville is looking to match its accomplishments from the indoor season and capture a ninth consecutive Atlantic Sun Women's Outdoor Track & Field Championship in May.
The Dolphins have been the reigning champions since 2006 and were the runner-up in both 2001 and 2000. Nine Dolphins have also been named the Most Valuable Performer, including Shanique Walker (2013), Akeela Bravo (2012), Stacey Young (2011), Charlene Charles (2010), Natasha Harvey (2009/2008), Janel Grooms (2007), and Janita Ocana (2006). Monique Tubbs was the first Dolphin to earn the honor in 2003.


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Creating Visual Management Systems - This full-day session will review the key elements of a comprehensive visual management system, providing examples from production, office and service environments. Also to be covered will be the manner by which the VMS will be used by leaders as part of Leader Standard Work. Participants will have the opportunity to design their own VMS that they can take back to their organizations. Multiple attendees from the same organization are encouraged to attend so that they can work together to complete the exercise. - more info: http://www.ame.org/events/creating-visual-management-systems
NX9 Multi Axis Machining Workshop
This course provides essential training for individuals who are responsible for developing complex 4 and 5 axis programs. Upon completion of this course, accomplished NC programmers will have the capability to create and modify 4 and 5 axis operations for complex machines. Knowledge of NX CAM 3‐axis operations is required.
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3D Systems Webinar-CCAT & LambdaVision
Learn how LambdaVision, Inc. is working with Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) experts and using the 3D ProJet 5500X printer to design a new tool for retinal implants at a free 3D Systems webinar on Thursday, September 11 from 11:00 a.m. ET.
LambdaVision, a startup company that is 3D printing precision tools for the manufacture of retinal implants that help restore lost vision, is partnering with CCAT to develop a new surgical tool for their revolutionary implant. The challenge is to quickly develop a new tool for surgically implanting the device into the retina. LambdaVision needs surgeon feedback about shape, comfort, feel, and weight in order to make the optimal tool.
3D Systems Webinar-CCAT & SolVilla Energy
Learn how SolVilla Energy, Inc. is working with Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT) experts and using the 3D ProJet 5500X printer to design connector parts for a revolutionary solar energy roofing system at a free 3D Systems webinar on Tuesday, September 16 from 11:00 a.m. ET.
SolVilla Energy is a startup company that is developing a solar roofing system designed to function as both roof and solar panel. One of the challenges they face is to customize peripheral connectors for the solar shingle system. Find out how SolVilla is using CCAT's 3D ProJet printer to rapidly produce peripheral connector prototypes and what SolVilla and CCAT are doing to optimize the manufacturing process.
NX CAM Mentoring Workshop
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NX 9 Turning Applications Workshop
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NX 9 Manufacturing Customization
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NEW ORLEANS – City Councilwoman-At-Large Stacy Head calls the recent walkout and absences from council meetings by council members Jon Johnson and Cynthia Hedge-Morrell an "abuse of process."
Head made the comments one day after Hedge-Morrell and Johnson took to the airwaves to talk about their actions.
The two walked out of a heated council meeting after a debate over whether or not to hold public hearings on a new way to elect at-large council members. The pair has also missed one special meeting and one regular session since that time.
Johnson and Hedge-Morrell talked on the radio about their displeasure over the majority of the rest of the council's request for a public hearing over a possible change to the way at-large members are elected. And, the pair said they had some concerns over Head's choice of a replacement candidate for her district after she was elected to council-at-large.
Both denied that any type of coordinated action was taken to miss meetings and said that Head herself has left meetings for personal business.
Head said she, and other council members do sometimes have to leave early, but never -- she said -- at the cost of losing a quorum.
Head called the recent events "unprecedented."
"This is one of the worst examples of, I think, abuse of process that I've seen," she said. "If you don't like the way that the vote is gonna go, you can't just get your friends and leave to deprive the city of work from council members."
The absence of Johnson and Hedge-Morrell, coupled with the vacant seat for District B, has left the council unable to vote on any measures.
Johnson and Hedge-Morrell told WBOK they intend to be back for the next regular council meeting, which is set for early June. If an interim member isn't chosen for District B by then, Mayor Landrieu may have to appoint one.


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The family that plays together...
Cat London, Artsci'03, is a photographer and editor. Her husband, Matt Wonnacott, Artsci'05, is a family physician. Together, they are parents to young daughter Emily. They are also active members of the Kingston Derby Girls, Kingston's first flat track roller derby league.
It was when Matt was attending medical school in London, Ontario – which has had its own derby league since 2006 -- that Cat met her first derby girl. She was intrigued by the idea of the sport, which has experienced a huge resurgence in popularity in the last few years. At the time, though, the idea of participating herself didn't even occur to Cat.
In 2009, the couple moved back to Kingston, where Matt began his residency at Queen's in family medicine. Cat established herself as a photographer for istockphoto.com and a freelance editor (www.catlondon.ca). They enjoyed Kingston's lively arts and cultural scene and the sense of community in their downtown neighbourhood. Flash forward to 2010.
"One day, I was at my gym," says Cat, "and I spotted a flyer that said, 'Want to play derby?'" This time, she decided to give it a shot. The fledging group that had hoped to attract around 20 women interested in roller derby had 60 enthusiastic women, including Cat, sign up following that first flyer campaign.
"The last time I was on roller skates, I was 12," she laughs. Despite a wobbly start, she liked what she saw in the group; women with varying degrees of skating experience coming together as teammates and friends. Cat quickly honed her skating skills and made one of the three Kingston Derby Girls teams. On the track, she's known as Cat O'Clysm, skating for the Rogue Warriors. She's also a member of the Derby Girls Board of Directors.
Matt got involved in derby in the spring of 2011. As he says, "At a certain point, you have to decide to get involved yourself, or resign yourself to never seeing your spouse again!" Skating in the league is strictly for women, but there are roles for men as officials and other volunteers. Interested in learning the many rules of derby, Matt began training as a referee (and learning how to skate.) Now, as alter ago Fraud Flintstone, he's the Head Referee of the Kingston Derby Girls, whose teams have two strong seasons behind them, competing against teams throughout Ontario and New York State. "It's a really interesting sport," says Matt, "and it's a great community."
Last July, Cat and Matt welcomed the newest "derby girl" to their home team. Now almost one, Emily no longer fits into her mom's helmet, but she is still a regular presence at bouts. And, as the first baby welcomed by the league, she even has her own derby name, Em Ageddon.
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Batch processing dates back to the mainframe and has thus been around for decades. After falling out of favor, it has made a comeback due to pressures to consolidate staff and save money. Oracle environments are no exception. Today IT shops are under more and more pressure to reduce costs through automation – batch and business process automation can help.
In this e-book, readers can learn about the history of batch processing and the various batch technologies that exist today. Learn what batch processes are available in Oracle environments such as E-Business Suite and PeopleSoft, and find out when batch is appropriate for managing business processes, and when a more manual approach might be best.


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- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup halved pitted dates
- 1/2 cup cup ice
- Place the milk and dates in a blender.
- Cover and refrigerate until the dates have softened, about 15 minutes.
- Add the ice and blend until smooth and frothy.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 270
- Fat 6g
- Sat Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 18mg
- Sodium 73mg
- Protein 7g
- Carbohydrate 51g
- Sugar 46g
- Fiber 4g
- Iron 1mg
- Calcium 234mg
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March 3, 2012...Today, family & friends celebrate you, Al. Words will never express the loss we feel and joy and love we remember you with. We will never forget...
I will not say goodby my brother as I know I will see you again soon. I miss you already. My heart is broken but my soul sustains me. With your physical pain now gone I know you are laughing and telling stories as we did so many times together. And in the arms of our Father may you find the peace we all search for.Until my time,
...Shane & Tania
A tragic loss of a great guy, way before his time. I feel very fortunate to have had the pleasure of knowing Al. Best wishes to his loved ones.
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The Milton Boat Ramp will be closed today and tomorrow (June 2 and 3) for milling and resurfacing as part of the Milton-Madison Bridge Project, according to Andrea Clifford, public information officer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. "We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience," Clifford said in a release.
Contract crews will also be paving on High Street in Milton the next two days.
By TEENA DRAKE
Special to The Trimble Banner
The Trimble County High School Class of 2015 is sending more students to the Governor's Scholars Program than ever before. A record seven students were chosen for the 2014 summer program. Each student will have a choice from several programs to study while preparing for his/her future.
The Kentucky Division of Waste Management, Solid Waste Branch has found 82 deficiencies in a permit application filed by LG&E and KU Energy for a proposed 189-acre special waste landfill to be located at the utility company's Trimble County Generating Station.
In a certified letter to LG&E and KU Energy engineer W. Paul Puckett, Solid Waste Branch Manager Ronald Gruzesky, P.E., said that the deficiencies were discovered during a review of the application filed by the utility on Jan. 4, 2014.
By DAVE TAYLOR
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There will be two new members of next year's Trimble County Fiscal Court as a result of Tuesday's Democrat Primary Election. Don McCarty and Kenny Green will join incumbent David Scott and a fourth magistrate who will be determined by the Nov. 4 General Election. While incumbent Nolan Hamilton, Jr., defeated Travis Webster in the Democratic Primary for the District 1 seat, Hamilton faces Republican challenger William E. Sizemore in the fall.
There will be two separate overnight lane closures on the Milton-Madison Bridge this week as construction crews perform additional work following the historic slide of the bridge and its reopening last month. The bridge will be reduced to one lane, but will remain open, while the following work is being done:
Louisville, KY - The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 Office advises motorists that KY 2890 (Liberty Road) in Trimble County will be closed for cross-drain replacement on Wednesday, May 14.
Liberty Road will be closed at mile point 2.3 between Race Track Road and Detmer Lane. This road closure is scheduled for Wednesday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Access will be provided for emergency vehicles only. The date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.
A week after the historic slide of the Milton-Madison Bridge, traffic is again flowing across the Ohio River span that connects Milton, Ky. and Madison, Ind. via U.S. Highway 421. The bridge reopened to all motorists Thursday evening at 7:20 p.m.
Trimble County Clerk Tina Browning has announced that all Trimble registered voters who previously were registered in one of the precincts included among the polling places at the Trimble County Middle School will vote this year at the Bedford Elementary School. The middle school will no longer be a polling place on election day.
Bedford Elementary School, located at 204 Mt. Pleasant Road, Bedford, will be the polling place for the following precincts: South Bedford, Burrows, North Bedford, Palmyra, Antioch, Providence and East Bedford.
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treats, it is having to drive them to the hospital afterwards.
Colorado legalized medical marijuana in 2009, 14 kids have been taken to
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text: First off, anyone who bashes this album based on past Metallica releases is missing the point. We're not in 1983 anymore. At least in their albums, Metallica have made their stamp on thrash metal and have moved on. They still play all the old stuff live, and play it better than ever.Anyway, let's get straight to the point here. If you are a hardcore metalhead, and accept nothing but fast and angry music, this album is obviously not for you. If you are just a fan of good hard rock of all kinds from blues to metal, chances are you'll enjoy this. As far as Lars' drumming here, it is simpler than before. Mainly because these Load records are more guitar driven (both Kirk and James play rhythum) than before, and Lars is simply becoming more vibe oriented, rather than being all flashy and show-off. Still, as seen on the songs "Fuel" and "Bad Seed", there are still some good drum fills throughout the album.Even though its been done 100 times before, I feel its necessary to break this down song by song. I'm even going to listen to them as I write this.1) Fuel: Fast song, as the title indicates. Almost reminicent of old Motorhead, particularly "Ace of Spades". The fast and simple main rhythum, the guitar fills in between, and Lars' churning double-bass drum during the chours. The best song on the album.2) The Memory Remains: An old friend of the 'Stones, Marianne Faithful, contributes some vocals here. Again, simple guitar riffs, almost like a darker Iron Maiden. The subject matter deals with famous people fading out of the spotlight. You'll notice here that Kirk's leads are more blues than speed, something he learned from one of his guitar heros: UFO's Michael Schenker. Another great song.3) Devil's Dance: Funny how the old Metallica never wrote anything about the devil. This is where the heavyness begins. The opening guitar effects are great (especially the crunchy one at about :16). Although it doesn't have the groove of the classic "Sad but True", it holds its own. Basically, this song is about the temptations of the devil. A real hidden gem.4) The Unforgiven II: Indeed, it does resemble the original song in some ways. James was writing this song one day and realized that the chord progression was similar to "The Unforgiven". Rather than toss it, he tweaked it up enough so that it only became a sequel. The somewhat "country" sound in the clean guitar is just James using the B-bender in his Fender Telecaster. Its interesting how in the original, the verses had heavy music and the chorus had soft, while here its vice versa. Overall, despite the resemblance to the first Unforgiven, this song is good enough to stand on its own.5) Better than You: A song that wins a Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance can't be that bad. The subject matter deals with something we all can relate to: the desire to be better than your rivals. Hard, driving guitars are the heart of this song.6) Sliter: Although not a terrible song, its not one of the most memorable. James seems to be telling us something when he says "There ain't no heros here". One thing about all of Metallica's songs is that they are open to a lot of interpretation. This one doesn't seem to have a meaning that's obvious.7) Carpe Diem Baby: The title pretty much says what this song is all about. Great sense of movement here. If you don't like this, James has two words for you: "Suck it!"8) Bad Seed: Tuning down to C# gives this song an added element of heavyness. Lars gets a little wild on the drums here, especially in the chours. Cool song.9) Where the Wild Things Are: You may know a children's story book by the same name. Haunting opening guitars lead to pounding power chords. Indeed, the whole song is very dark and haunting, reminicent of Alice in Chains. Another cool song.10) Prince Charming: A fun, loose, and dirty song, kinda like "So What". Not too much lyrical or musical depth here, just something to sit back and enjoy.11) Low Man's Lyric: This song about the homeless seems out of place on a Metallica record. Even though a past song, Nothing else Matters, has the same slow and clean feel to it, it doesn't have the climactic ending of its predecessor. Many people would avoid this song simply because its a pure ballad, but again, that's missing the point. Nevertheless, a cool song.12) Attitude: The theme of vibe oriented songs continues here. Aggressive in its music and lyrics, its another great song.13) Fixxxer: Here's where it gets ugly (in a GOOD way). The opening wahs of the guitar are Hendrix-like in their sound. This is one twisted, heavy song, somewhat similar to "The Outlaw Torn". One of the best on the album, and one of the more popular songs among the fans.This album, along with Load, is a lot more loose than the tightness and speed of '80s Metallica. Still, most modern bands (3 Doors Down, Papa Roach, Blink 182) would crumble under the weight of this album. It might be a weaker Metallica album than others, but its definately not a bad one.


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The Ghent, N.Y.–based Omi International Arts Center has named the five winners of its 2013 Francis J. Greenburger Award, which goes to "established artists whom the art world knows to be of extraordinary merit but who have not been fully recognized by the public." (Good idea for an award, right?) The five honorees this year, who each receive an unrestricted $10,000 grant, are Bruce Porter, Peter Saul, Jonas Mekas, Richard Nonas and Elaine Reichek. Read More


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dethtoll says: A bit repetitive? Yes. Is the main character an unlikeable douche? Yes. Is the game mostly unscary? Yes. Is it still a pretty good love letter to 90s-era Stephen King ABC miniseries? Yes.
dethtoll says: A major improvement on the original game in almost every way. A major shift in thematic tone makes for a more interesting everything.
dethtoll says: If any game ever deserved a sequel, it's this one. Gameplay can get a little repetitive, but that's why you have the fast forward button.
dethtoll says: Low-rent sci-fi Wolf3D clone, from back when such things were awesome.
dethtoll says: Out of all the games from the Build engine era, this is far and away the best.
dethtoll says: I used to claim this was the best game ever made. I don't any longer, but that doesn't mean it isn't still true. The plot is a jumbled mess of 90s conspiracy theory culture and the characters are walking sociology theses but who gives a shit?
dethtoll says: One of the three games that saved my life in 2000. Still holds up well today.
dethtoll says: Atmospheric and dark as hell, and at the time an interesting new take on the adventure genre. Just... uninstall after the main character falls off the tracks. You'll understand when you get there.
dethtoll says: To this day, one of the greatest games ever made. Just don't get involved in the fandom. They're weird.
dethtoll says: Prettier than the original, but less original than the original. Still, the Victorian and Art Deco overtones make me salivate.
dethtoll says: Don't let the haters fool you. This is a modern classic, and hosts some of the most genuinely disturbing horror in between the steampunk thievery I've seen in years, topped only by Afraid of Monsters, Cry of Fear and the original Silent Hill.
Treat your GOGmix as your child - name it! ;)
Coming up with a cool and descriptive title should be your first priority. Being original is in your best interest - bet you wanna get lots of nice votes, right? Go all crazy if you want, but be sure to keep it civil!
So, what are the ingredients?
Pick a game that belongs in your GOGmix from the list, or find it by typing something in the text field. Relevance is key here - Earthworm Jim doesn't quite fit the "Sexiest heroines of all time" bill now, does it?
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There will be an increased police presence in Lebanon schools this fall as the corporation implements its new School Resource Officer program.
The Lebanon Community School Corp. board of trustees voted Tuesday to create this new program, initially hiring two officers to serve in the schools. This replaces the current arrangement, where Lebanon Police Department officer Steve Smith has an office at Lebanon Middle School. Instead this fall, LCSC will itself employ two certified police officers.
"After a series of discussions and investigations and reviews, we are moving the school resource officer program from a support system by LPD to one we would manage and run ourselves," said LCSC Superintendent Dr. Robert Taylor to the school board. "The program will be comprised of individuals we employ as LCSC employees with specific responsibilities of school security and student safety, but also a variety of support activities."
The program will begin with two officers, housed at Lebanon Middle and Lebanon High schools at first, but Taylor hopes to eventually expand the program to six officers. Officers will be armed and have full law enforcement capabilities, including being certified, having full training, meeting the same criteria as LPD or Boone County Sheriff's officers. The school resource officers must also have an additional SRO certification that includes specialized training and basic medical knowledge.
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ARCADIA, Calif. (March 1, 2009) – British-bred 3-year-old Battle of Hastings, who won his last two starts in England prior to a lackluster United States debut, redeemed himself in Santa Anita's Grade III, $100,000 Baldwin Stakes on Sunday when closing strongly to capture the 6 1/2-furlong grass sprint by 1 ¼ lengths over favored Flashmans Papers.
On a warm, sunshiny day when Santa Anita offered a Snow Day promotion while importing 200 tons of snow for its infield, a crowd of 17,972 turned out. The figure did not include an estimated 10,000 children, aged 17 and under, who were admitted free.
Sent off at odds of 7-1 following his dull effort in Hollywood Park's Grade III Generous Stakes last November, Battle of Hastings was a convincing winner while covering the distance in the Baldwin Stakes record time 1:11.86 under jockey Tyler Baze.
Flashmans Papers, with Rafael Bejarano aboard, seized the lead in midstretch after finding an opening along the rail, but the 3-2 favored British-bred could not match strides with the winner in the closing yards.
It was two-lengths further back to Luckiest Man and jockey Victor Espinoza in the field reduced to seven 3-year-olds following the late scratch of Dream of Kaylee.
Trained by Jeff Mullins for Michael House, Battle of Hastings paid $17.60, $6.80 and $5.60. Flashmans Papers returned $3 and $2.60. The show price on Luckiest Man was $4.80.
"Last time out it was his first race in this country, and he was just lost," Baze said after alighting from Battle of Hastings in the winner's circle. "He didn't know what he was doing at all.
"He's been a handful for Jeff, but I thought he'd run good today because in his last two works, it's like the light bulb when on. He showed some heart today, splitting horses like he did. I think he's going to be a really nice horse."
The bay gelding's final time in the 42nd running of the Baldwin bettered the previous stakes record of 1:11.96 set by Desert Code two years ago.
"He ran better than I thought he would," said Mullins, who had won the Baldwin in 2003 with Buddy Gil and who had been on suspension last year when his assistant, Ral Ayers, saddled victorious Ten Meropa with Tyler Baze aboard.
"Last time (the Generous Stakes) it was hard because they flew him in right off the plane," Mullins added, "and you've obviously got high hopes for him, but you don't know what they've done before you've got him." Mullins was educated on Sunday. "And he's done it all off of training," he noted.
The winning purse of $60,000 elevated Battle of Hastings' career earnings to $93,875 from three victories in seven starts.
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The Careerist: Duke Law Cracks Top 10; NY Law School Gets Ranking
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Vivia, I attribute Duke cracking the Top Ten (again - not our first rodeo) is to all the column space you have given me over the last year. I am sure Dean Levi will be sending you flowers any day now.
Having practiced law for over 40 years in a big law firm with lawyers from the top, middle and bottom ranked law schools, I honestly must say that these rankings create the most misleading notions I have ever seen. The quality of legal services from lawyers various greatly and does not seem in any way dependent on the law schools from which they come. Some of best lawyers are from the lower end and the worst from the top. I think the whole ranking system is a farce and I wish it would be eliminated. Harry (from very good law schools)
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Less than an hour after the PetSmart adoption center on Westport Road opened, a man walked out with two of the dogs.
Two 9-week-old mixed breed puppies named Oscar and Johnny were at the PetSmart waiting to be adopted.
A man walked in asking to see them Wednesday morning.
"The worker let him take them out and she told him to stay by the adoption center and went inside to take care of a cat," says Macey Wohner with the Woodstock Animal Foundation.
By the time the worker had finished tending to the cat, the man and two puppies were gone.
"We got them from a bad situation, so it does devastate us to know they might be in the hands of someone who might mistreat them," says Wohner.
The Woodstock Animal Foundation was in the process of adopting the animals out.
It still has other pets at the store, but the focus is now on finding the two pups that were taken and the man that took them.
Wohner describes the man as "a Caucasian male. He was in his twenties. He had sandy blonde -- almost a reddish tint hair. He was about 5'7" medium build. He has been in our adoption center before, so we have talked to him but haven't gotten a name or anything like that before."
That man can be seen on surveillance video, but PetSmart officials say that video can't be released at this time due to the ongoing police investigation.
Word of the incident has already spread to shocked customers.
"I've been living out in this area for over 20 years. I haven't heard of anything like that before," says Mary Pressley.
Hundreds of people are sounding off online, outraged by the theft.
Local veterinarians have been notified about the dogs; both have microchips registered to Woodstock Animal Foundation.
They're simply hoping that the man who stole the dogs will return them, and that they are safe.
"A lot of times, unfortunately, people sell them for money or they can be used as bait dogs for dog-fighting," Wohner says. "A lot of bad possibilities, so we just want to make sure that they're safe."
The group also plans to put a new procedure in place requiring people to give them an ID before looking at pets so that they can help prevent this from happening again.
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An annual event since the Stratford Festival's second season in 1954, the Tyrone Guthrie Awards were presented on Saturday evening in the Paul D. Fleck Marquee in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. Company members, theatre staff, and alumni received more than $63,000 in cash awards.
Named for the Festival's first artistic director, the awards were created by members of the first acting company to provide financial assistance for training, development, and special projects. They are funded each year by the proceeds from two designated performances, plus income from endowed awards.
The Guthrie Awards allow recipients to pursue a variety of projects. This year, awards were given to support professional development opportunities in movement, music, dance, vocal work and technical areas such as painting and sculpting. In 50 years, the Guthrie Awards have given more than $1.6 million to more than 1,800 individuals.
In addition to the awards given from the general fund, named awards are administered by the committee and were given to the following recipients who work in the design departments:
Tom Patterson Award (for designer in training): Sean Mulcahy
Renato La Selva Award (for member of the wardrobe department): Margot Lamb
Brian Jackson Award (for theatre design study): Lucas Commerford
Dama Lumley Bell Award (for training or to recognize achievement in production crafts): Heather Ruthig
In addition to these named awards, the committee also granted funds for projects submitted by wardrobers Karin Ariss, Denise Bauman, Susan E. Dick, Karen Hancock, Annette Lenze, Sherri Neeb, Georgina Schinkel, and Laura Snowden; boots and shoes specialist François Rollin; and lighting designer Michael Walton.
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