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Declaring himself a 'simple pilgrim,' Benedict XVI becomes 1st pope to resign in 600 years
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) -- As bells tolled and the clock struck 8, the brass-studded wooden doors swung shut Thursday at this palace in the Italian hills, marking an end to Benedict XVI's papacy and the start of his final journey as a "simple pilgrim."
Capping a day of tearful farewells that included an extraordinary pledge of obedience to his successor, Benedict entered history as the first pope in 600 years to resign -- leaving the Catholic Church in unprecedented limbo and ending a pontificate shaped by struggles to move beyond clerical sex abuse scandals and reawaken Christianity in an indifferent world.
On Benedict's last day, the mood was vastly different inside the Vatican than at Castel Gandolfo, the 17th-century papal retreat set in the hills south of Rome, where he will spend the first two months of his retirement.
At the seat of the popes, Benedict's staff bade the pontiff goodbye in scenes of dignified solemnity, with Swiss Guards in full regalia and prelates kneeling to kiss his papal ring one last time.
A livelier atmosphere reigned in the countryside, with well-wishers jamming the hilltop town's main square, shouting "Viva il Papa!" and waving the yellow and white flags of the Holy See.
In historic move, Obama administration asks high court to overturn California gay marriage ban
WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a historic argument for gay rights, President Barack Obama on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to overturn California's same-sex marriage ban and turn a skeptical eye on similar prohibitions across the country.
The Obama administration's friend-of-the-court brief marked the first time a U.S. president has urged the high court to expand the right of gays and lesbians to wed. The filing unequivocally calls on the justices to strike down California's Proposition 8 ballot measure, although it stops short of the soaring rhetoric on marriage equality Obama expressed in his inaugural address in January.
California is one of eight states that give gay couples all the benefits of marriage through civil unions or domestic partnership, but don't allow them to wed. The brief argues that in granting same-sex couples those rights, California has already acknowledged that gay relationships bear the same hallmarks as straight ones.
"They establish homes and lives together, support each other financially, share the joys and burdens of raising children, and provide care through illness and comfort at the moment of death," the administration wrote.
The brief marks the president's most expansive view of gay marriage and signals that he is moving away from his previous assertion that states should determine their own marriage laws. Obama, a former constitutional law professor, signed off on the administration's legal argument last week following lengthy discussions with Attorney General Eric Holder and Solicitor General Donald Verrilli.
Cuts coming: With time short, Senate scuttles rival plans to head off the automatic reductions
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Squabbling away the hours, the Senate swatted aside last-ditch plans to block $85 billion in broad-based federal spending reductions Thursday as President Barack Obama and Republicans blamed each other for the latest outbreak of gridlock and the administration readied plans to put the cuts into effect.
So entrenched were the two parties that the Senate chaplain, Barry Black, opened the day's session with a prayer that beseeched a higher power to intervene.
"Rise up, O God, and save us from ourselves," he said of cuts due to take effect sometime on Friday.
The immediate impact of the reductions on the public was uncertain, and the administration pulled back on its earlier warnings of long lines developing quickly at airports and teacher layoffs affecting classrooms.
On the Senate floor, a Republican proposal requiring Obama to propose alternative cuts that would cause less disruption in essential government services fell to overwhelming Democratic opposition, 62-38.
US soldier pleads guilty in WikiLeaks case and faces 20 years; wanted to expose US 'bloodlust'
FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) -- Bradley Manning, the Army private arrested in the biggest leak of classified material in U.S. history, pleaded guilty Thursday to charges that could send him to prison for 20 years, saying he was trying to expose the American military's "bloodlust" and disregard for human life in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Military prosecutors said they plan to move forward with a court-martial on 12 remaining charges against him, including aiding the enemy, which carries a potential life sentence.
"I began to become depressed at the situation we found ourselves mired in year after year. In attempting counterinsurgency operations, we became obsessed with capturing and killing human targets on lists," the 25-year-old former intelligence analyst in Baghdad told a military judge.
He added: "I wanted the public to know that not everyone living in Iraq were targets to be neutralized."
It was the first time Manning directly admitted leaking the material to the anti-secrecy website WikiLeaks and detailed the frustrations that led him to do it.
APNewsBreak: Officials say French forces to remain in Mali until at least July
PARIS (AP) -- French troops will stay in the West African country of Mali at least until July, amid tougher-than-expected resistance from Islamic fighters, officials have told The Associated Press, despite earlier government promises to begin a quick pullout within weeks.
France's leadership has painted the intervention against al-Qaida-backed radicals in Mali, which began in January, as a swift and limited one, and said that France could start withdrawing its 4,000 troops in Mali in March and hand over security duties to an African force.
But the combat in rugged Sahara Desert mountains is growing harder, and there's a rising threat that the militants will turn to suicide bombings, hostage-taking and other guerrilla tactics.
One French diplomat acknowledged this week that a French military presence is expected to remain for at least six months. Two other French officials told The Associated Press that the French will remain at least until July, when France is hoping that Mali can hold elections.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the military campaign.
South Africa: Police watchdog investigates death of man who was dragged by police van
JOHANNESBURG (AP) -- They bound his hands to the rear of a van, and then sped off, dragging the slender taxi driver along the pavement as a crowd of onlookers shouted in dismay. The man was later found dead.
A gut-wrenching video of the scene is all the more disturbing because the men who abused the Mozambican immigrant were uniformed South African police officers and the van was a marked police vehicle.
The graphic scenes of the victim struggling for his life shocked a nation long accustomed to reports of police violence.
"The visuals of the incident are horrific, disturbing and unacceptable. No human being should be treated in that manner," said South African President Jacob Zuma.
The Daily Sun, a South African newspaper, posted video the footage Thursday and it was quickly picked up by other South African news outlets and carried on the Internet. It sparked immediate outrage about police behavior.
Dreams deferred: The life and death of a veterinarian-turned-rebel fighter in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) -- Abdullah Qadi stood apart from his fellow rebel fighters -- an educated young man from a poor farming town who managed to make it through veterinary school.
He was fresh out of school in March 2011, when Syria's uprising began and erased his career plans of treating animals and someday becoming a professor.
As the violence deepened into a civil war, Qadi worked as a medic but later took up arms when his brother was killed, becoming a field commander.
Qadi was leading fighters into battle against the government forces when I met him on two occasions last year, a 25-year-old who was swept up in events he didn't quite understand and didn't expect to survive.
"I try to ask myself where I'll be after the revolution, and I can't imagine myself anywhere but in the grave," Qadi told me the last time I saw him in person.
More flash than dash: Speedometers often show far higher top speeds than cars can travel
DETROIT (AP) -- The speedometer on the Toyota Yaris says the tiny car can go 140 miles per hour.
In reality, the bulbous subcompact's 106-horsepower engine and automatic transmission can't push it any faster than 109.
So why do the Yaris -- and most other cars sold in the U.S. -- have speedometers that show top speeds they can't possibly reach?
The answer has deep roots in an American culture that loves the rush of driving fast. The automakers' marketing departments are happy to give people the illusion that their family car can travel at speeds rivaling a NASCAR racer. And companies often use one speedometer type in various models across the world, saving them money.
But critics say the ever-higher numbers are misleading. Some warn they create a safety concern, daring drivers to push past freeway speed limits that are 65 to 75 mph in most states.
Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman tells North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: 'You have a friend for life'
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Ex-NBA star Dennis Rodman hung out Thursday with North Korea's Kim Jong Un on the third day of his improbable journey with VICE to Pyongyang, watching the Harlem Globetrotters with the leader and later dining on sushi and drinking with him at his palace.
"You have a friend for life," Rodman told Kim before a crowd of thousands at a gymnasium where they sat side by side, chatting as they watched players from North Korea and the U.S. play, Alex Detrick, a spokesman for the New York-based VICE media company, told The Associated Press.
Rodman arrived in Pyongyang on Monday with three members of the professional Harlem Globetrotters basketball team, VICE correspondent Ryan Duffy and a production crew to shoot an episode on North Korea for a new weekly HBO series.
The unlikely encounter makes Rodman the most high-profile American to meet Kim since the young North Korean leader took power in December 2011, and takes place against a backdrop of tension between Washington and Pyongyang. North Korea conducted an underground nuclear test just two weeks ago, making clear the provocative act was a warning to the United States to drop what it considers a "hostile" policy toward the North.
Kim, a diehard basketball fan, told the former Chicago Bulls star he hoped the visit would break the ice between the United States and North Korea, VICE founder Shane Smith said.
AP PHOTOS: A look at Pope Benedict XVI's final moments as leader and Castel Gandolfo
Pope Benedict XVI, the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, has left Vatican City for scenic Castel Gandolfo in the hills south of Rome, where he has spent his summer vacations reading and writing. To a roaring cheer, Benedict appeared at the balcony of the palazzo and said he was happy to be "surrounded by the beauty of creation."
Here is a look at photos of Benedict's final moments as leader and the papal summer retreat in Castel Gandolfo.


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Sharon Toxic and Toxic Vision Clothing
Sharon Toxic consistently creates retro delights weekly that seek to re-invoke the days of Twisted Sister and Queen.
With garments accentuated by black and purple lambskin leather, rainbow-colored leopard print and tons of neon pink and turquoise faux fur, the individual clothing pieces take on a persona all their own devoid of all the obvious and trite fashion influences found in national clothing chains. "I wouldn't really say I have a certain person or label that influences me," says Sharon. "I try to stay away from looking at other designer's work — unless Alice Cooper counts. Instead I try to come up with my own ideas and modifying and recreating designs that I've worked on in the past. I do however get influenced by the world of heavy metal and rock'n'roll, and everything that comes along with it."
Yet there are everyday inspirations that Sharon does draw creative energy from. "I'd say nature and heavy metal, and a little bit of rainbow fantasy lands. More so whatever pops into my head at the moment," admits Sharon. "I get into 'moods' every week or so where everything I make looks like a rainbow, and the next week it looks like it belongs in the jungle." Yes, a rich urban jungle full of cherry red electric guitars!
She does cite one individual as being a strong source of personal strength. "My mom," says Sharon. "She always encouraged me to keep sewing and designing, never told me I should get a 'real job', she always was happy with what I was doing. Getting positive feedback from her was really nice because it never ever made me second guess myself about what career choice I had chosen. It sounds so weird saying 'career' cause it's definitely just what I love to do. I guess it also happens to be a 'career'. I get to do what I love as my job, I get the freedom to work when I want, and I don't have to answer to anybody."
Sharon found a strong desire growing up to enter into the fashion industry. "I've always imagined myself being self-employed, and it ended up being fashion that intrigued me the most," says Sharon. "I guess what really made me gear towards fashion was having a lot of ideas of what I'd like to wear and never being able to find it in stores. I always knew I would be creating something."
And it is this open-minded, independent streak that has not only propelled Toxic Vision forward, but Sharon as well. "Basically I just took a chance, [and] decided to do what made me happy. I quit my part time job when I was seventeen and still in high school and started designing and sewing every chance I got! It was all trial n' error — learning, growing, trying new stuff, and not being afraid to 'go there'." Her clothing continues to walk the line after Toxic Vision hosted its first fashion show, Rock Hard, Ride Free, last year at Sugar, a club in Los Angeles. There numerous celebs were sighted gracing the red carpet in Toxic Visions duds; the likes of Metal Sanaz, Masuimi Max, and Ivy D'Muerta to name a few.
Despite her apparent success, Sharon says that she's been fortunate to have a really huge break recently that has helped a lot in propelling her line forward. "I just happened to meet Kat Von D on a recent trip to Los Angeles and [we] have become friends. She's been wearing Toxic Vision on LA Ink and around so that's a big deal for Toxic Vision!"
Her continuing success however was not without perseverance and sacrifice. It's been a long road from her humble beginnings as a fledgling designer. "When I started, all I knew was how to operate a sewing machine. Everything else just kind of developed as time went on. I just stuck with it, slowly teaching myself new techniques and eventually became confident enough to try anything! Now there's 71,273,897 possibilities for what you can turn a blank piece of fabric into…," Sharon says.
Now, you might wonder, What could Sharon Toxic and Toxic Vision possibly be aiming for next? Well, eventually she would like to work with rock stars like Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Rob Halford, and rock legend, Alice Cooper. "I want to make their stage gear soooo bad," admits Sharon. She is also planning a massive takeover of the fashion world with the hope that her 'toxic vision' will one day be a household name. "I want Toxic Vision to become mainstream — in the sense that the whole world would be wearing tight leather pants and crazy motorcycle vests adorned with tigers and tassels," says Sharon. "Right now I am working towards a retail line for Toxic Vision. [However] it is kind of hush hush right now so I can't go into detail."

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ROCHESTER, NY (WHAM/CBS) - More than 500 students crossed the stage at the Blue Cross Arena for Fairport High School's graduation ceremony June 26, but only two got a standing ovation.
Twin brothers Ty and Austin Coppola walked hand-in-hand across the stage, a moment that brought the crowd to its feet and tears to the eyes of everyone in the audience.
The brothers came into the world just seconds apart, but Ty was diagnosed with Down syndrome.
Austin Coppola told his parents he would not accept his diploma without Ty.
The boys' mother, Cheryl Coppola, said she hesitated to contact the school to ask if Ty could walk because she wanted Austin to have his own moment in the spotlight.
But Austin put up a fight and told her Ty has worked harder than him.
Proud of all that the two boys have accomplished, the Coppola family celebrated Ty's perseverance and Austin's compassion.
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Stand-up Revolution
is a fairly loose comedy show hosted by comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who is some
kind of genius with voices. Seriously, you�ll hear it throughout the disc (and
especially in the animated sequences). Ozomatli is the house band for
the show, which is totally cool. Each episode features two stand-up comedians
as well as an introduction and short stand-up bit by Gabriel Iglesias. The
episodes vary in quality, depending primarily on the strength of each episode�s
individual comedians (the best episodes being the first and fourth). This DVD
includes all six episodes, plus some bonus material.
The first episode
features Trevor Noah and Dov Davidoff. Trevor Noah compares comedy to sex: �
the comedian, playing the role of the man. You, the audience, playing the role
of the woman. Because it�s my job to satisfy you. And you just have to sit
.� But it�s his material on being of mixed races that is most interesting.
After Gabriel gives
Dov Davidoff an amazing introduction, Dov tells the audience to lower its
expectations. But he�s seriously funny, particularly his bit about people
having too many babies. When he gets rolling, he�s perfect. I need to keep an
eye out for this guy.
The first episode
also features an Ozomatli video and an hilarious anecdote from Gabriel about
playing a practical joke on Trevor in Texas.
The fourth episode
features comedians Dustin Ybarra and Thai Rivera. Dustin is incredibly funny,
with his comedy focusing on being poor. He says, �
Why do coupons even expire
anyway? That�s like the biggest F you to poor people ever, right? It�s like now
I gotta be poor on time? Thank you so much
.� It�s great, and his energy is
I like it when
comedians still risk being offensive, which sadly seems more and more rare.
Thai Rivera talks about the difference between being gay and being black: �
I as
a gay man will have people talk to me, hang out with me, in some cases want to
be my friend, and then they find out I�m gay and suddenly they want nothing to
do with me. Where with black people you automatically know you don�t like
." And on immigration he says, "
And some days I�m ready to call immigration
just to free up a dryer at the Laundromat
The sixth episode is
also really good. In addition to two comedians, there are three animated
sequences. Those sequences take Gabriel Iglesias� old stand-up bits and turn
them into cartoon form. My favorite is the second one, with a great animated
bit of terrified doughnuts.
The two comedians in
the sixth episode are Ian Bagg and Pablo Francisco.
Ian Bagg is probably my favorite comedian of
the entire season. He jokes about how he was molested as a kid. �
It�s a true
story. I actually got money from the church. I got $8,677. Worth it! Jesus
totally bought me my first car, and I got a Trans Am
.� I also love how he
interacts with the crowd. He is a seriously good comedian, and definitely has
his own thing going on. The Hitler pussy bit totally cracked me up.
Pablo Francisco, on the other hand, should be
funnier than he is. But he just can�t let go of the announcer voice, and it�s a
bit much.
By the way, while it�s
great that Ozomatli is the house band, by the third episode I was completely
sick of the theme song. (It�s played at the beginning, plus in and out of
nearly every break.) But don�t hold that against them. They�re a good band.
DVD Bonus Features
This DVD has several
bonus features, including outtakes and a behind-the-scenes look at the making
of the Ozomatli music video (which was shot at the Roxy). The best bonus
material is the series of animated �Hey It�s Fluffy!� shorts. There are four
shorts: �Fluffy And The Demon,� �Indecent Proposal,� �Dino Is Gay� and �Taco
Truck.� My personal favorite is �Taco Truck,� because of the end.
Gabriel Iglesias
Presents Stand-Up Revolution Season 2
was released on December 21, 2012.
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The Saginaw County Sheriff's department says a local woman was killed over the weekend in a motorcycle crash.
Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel said Cindy Ann Reecer-Shepard, 43, of Chesaning, was killed Sunday on Ridge Road in Chapin Township.
The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. and deputies said their investigation indicated that Reecer-Shepard lost control of her 2003 Harley Davidson while negotiating a curve, and both the woman and bike left the roadway.
Authorities said no one else was hurt in the crash. No further details were released.
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CATEGORIES Movies, Horror, CinematicalWhere've you been, Joe Dante?
The filmmaker's last effort, a 3D horror movie titled 'The Hole,' vanished into some sort of distribution hell (it remains unavailable in the United States), and his previous film was the criminally underrated 'Looney Tunes: Back in Action' from waaay back in 2003. It's a shame that the mad genius behind 'The Howling,' 'Gremlins' and the original 'Piranha' seemingly has to struggle to get projects made.
This makes the news that he's attached to direct 'Monster Love' (via Shock Til You Drop) almost feel like a sigh of relief -- at least the universe has decided to let the man keep working! The film itself, described as a horror comedy, doesn't get any help from the press release, which opens with "A werewolf and a vampire fall in love, igniting a war between their respective communities. It's ROMEO AND JULIET with fangs." Taken by itself, the premise sounds like 'Underworld' by way of 'Twilight,' which doesn't sound too enticing, but Dante's mere involvement makes this one to keep on your radar.
Moving on from people who need to make more movies, we arrive at the news of people who are about to be making many more movies. James Wan, director of 'Death Sentence,' 'Dead Silence,' the upcoming 'Insidious' and, most notably/infamously, the original 'Saw,' has signed an eight-film deal with Icon Entertainment (via Coming Soon). The fine print specifies that Wan will produce two films a year for four years, which should be easy enough considering that he helped crank out seven 'Saw' films in seven years. There's no word yet on whether or not Wan will personally get behind the camera on any of these films, but he did write the story for his first film under this contract, the not-so-subtly titled 'House of Horror,' which will be directed by F. Javier Gutierez ('Before the Fall').
Finally, we leave you with trailers for two little horror films you may not have heard of just yet (both courtesy of Twitch). First up, here's 'Elevator,' which looks like the spiritual follow-up to last year's 'Devil' -- just double the size of the elevator (and the cast) and replace the devil with a bomb. If the blood-splattered characters are any indication, things get pretty nasty:
Next up is the new film from the recently revitalized Hammer Films, fresh off the critical (if not financial) success of 'Let Me In.' The film is 'Wake Wood'; the specific horror subgenre is cult-in-a-small-British-town-terrorizes-visitors (an old standby, that one); and the star is Timothy Spall, doing what Christopher Lee used to do in productions like this: class up the joint.
Other than a dramatic "Coming Soon,' 'Elevator' is without a release date. 'Wake Wood' hits British cinemas at the end of March and will surely find its way to North America (at least on DVD) soon enough.


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1997 was a bizarre year for me. I needed a series of major surgeries, so I took the whole year off, moved in with my mom, and spent much of the year in and out of hospitals. But it wasn't all bad. I had this sanctioned year off with no responsibilities, no kids, no job, just TV watching and crafting. When else in life can one do this? I took classes on decorative painting, found old glass jars, and went nuts with my acrylic enamels. Every single time I spot Renee's work, I think of this year of leisure (minus her talent).
These sunflowers are a throwback to 1997. I pulled out my little round brushes, my "palette" (ie egg carton), my "paints" (ie food coloring) and painted the same sunflowers I painted 14 years ago (minus the post-surgery pain killers).
UPDATE: My sister was terribly offended I also failed to mention the other bonus of this year: Traveling with my wonderful and beautiful sister to London and Paris. Yes. Between major surgeries. (She carried my bags.)
To make these, I just used my cookie recipe, chilled, rolled out, cut out squares, inserted sticks, and baked. I mixed up my royal icing, tinted light blue with Americolor soft gel paste, Sky Blue, and flooded the squares with the icing. I let the cookies dry overnight. Then, I poured a few drops of food coloring on a palette (Egg Yellow, Electric Green, Leaf Green and Chocolate Brown), mixed each with a couple drops of white food coloring, and painted away. By the way, Renee happens to have a great cookie painting tutorial HERE at University of Cookie.
My kid also pulled out her camera and took some pictures. I think the first one of the off-center Easter Bunny Pez dispenser is a reflection of existential angst and the feeling of meaningless in the over commercialization of culture.
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The Eagles are not going to the NIT.
For the Eagles' postseason opportunities this season, it's looking like the NCAAs, NIT or bust.
ESPN Pick Up NCAA Men's Hockey Tournament Through 2024
Previewing Boston College's second round NIT game against the Northwestern Wildcats with Sippin On Purple
Game preview for Saturday's NIT Second Round matchup between the 21-12 Boston College Eagles and the 19-13 Northwestern Wildcats at Conte Forum.
The Boston College men's basketball team will host the Northwestern Wildcats in the Second Round of the NIT on Saturday, March 19 at 11 am.
St. Mary's coach Randy Bennett had some criticisms of the NCAA Tournament Selection Process after his Gaels were left out of the Dance. Only one problem. St. Mary's didn't back up the talk with a...
Analysis and post-game thoughts following Boston College's 82-64 win over McNeese State in the first round of the NIT. The Eagles play the winner of Northwestern/Milwaukee this weekend.
Evanston, we have a problem. In related news, a #Northwestern and BC second-round game would be in Boston.Northwestern beat writer Lindsey Willhite tweets that BC would host a second-round NIT game should the Eagles beat McNeese State tonight.
Getting to know Boston College's first round opponent in the 2011 NIT -- the McNeese State Cowboys.
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An Alabama man is dead after a fiery car crash in Holmes County, north of Ponce De Leon and just south of the state line.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers responded to the scene on State Road 81 at 11:03 a.m. Sunday. The FHP said James S. Wilson, 49, of New Brockton, Alabama was southbound on SR 81 when his van left the roadway, struck a tree and burst into flames.
Witnesses told troopers that the driver did not take corrective action after driving onto the shoulder of the road, leading the FHP to suspect a medical condition might have contributed to the crash.


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Hockaday swoops for Watford star (From Gazette Series)
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Updated 4:07pm Thursday 24th January 2013 in Gloucestershire Sport By SNJ Sport
FOREST Green boss David Hockaday has returned to his former club to sign Watford central defender Dale Bennett on a two-and-half deal, this afternoon.
The 23-year-old will fill the squad position vacated by Chris Todd, who moved to Eastleigh earlier in the transfer window.
Rovers' link with Watford has previously brought Al Bangura, Eddie Oshodi, Keiron Forbes, and Jamie Collins to the New Lawn.
Bennett has been in the senior squad at Vicarage Road since 2008 after coming through the Hornets renowned academy.
Bennett has played a total of 25 times for Watford, including 22 appearances in the Championship, but has fallen out of favour in the past 18 months – going out on loan to League One sides Yeovil, Brentford and League Two outfit AFC Wimbledon.
As an 18-year-old, Bennett was also loaned to Kettering Town during the 2008/09 season, playing for the then Conference National side 23 times, including the Poppies 2-0 win against Forest Green at The New Lawn.
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FCC to Rebuild Its Site in Drupal
Federal Communications Commission follows The White House's lead.
The Federal Communications Commission plans to update its website, fcc.gov, using the open source CMS Drupal. The FCC joins WhiteHouse.gov, and Commerce.gov, and Ed.gov as another government agency making the switch to the open source CMS.
"This decision is a significant step towards modernizing our own underlying online infrastructure -- a key stage in redesigning and rebuilding FCC.gov," FCC managing director Steven VanRoekel said.
The new FCC.gov is expected to launch before years end.
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Tool Predicts Which Websites Will be Compromised
Carnegie Mellon researchers say 3 million pages could fall down the phishing hole in the next year.
SSH Key Management Guidelines
The US government rolls new best-practice rules for protecting SSH.
Knoppix 7.4 Released
Klaus Knopper announces the latest version of his iconic Live Linux system.
PHP Attack Puts WordPress and Drupal at Risk
All websites that use these popular CMS tools could be vulnerable to denial of service attacks if users don't install the updates.
Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
Drone Brain Goes Open Source
DARPA and NICTA release the code for the ultra-secure microkernel system used in aerial drones.
Password Management Services Vulnerable to Attack
Should you trust an online service to store your online passwords?
New Raspberry Pi Adds Two USB Ports
New B+ board lets you build cool things without the complication of a powered USB hub.
Microsoft Grabs No-IP.com Domains
Redmond rushes in to root out alleged malware haven.
Firefox Steps into 3D
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The Ithan Market will soon be selling its famous chicken pot pie to the masses.
The Villanova shop has just produced 1,000 lbs. of its chicken pot pie that will be sold in stores all over the region, possibly including Whole Foods in Devon.
Marion Greene, who owns Ithan Market with her husband Jim, created the recipe for her chicken pot pie about 12 years ago, and it has been a favorite of customers ever since. Greene said that she had never made the dish before and created her recipe becuase they had a lot of leftover rotisserie chicken to use.
The Ithan Market has been in business for 50 years.
To be able to sell their product in other stores, which sell in 2 and 6 lb. packages, the chicken pot pie has to be made in a USDA-approved facility. It has been a complicated process, but the Greenes are excited to bring their dish to the next level. The photo on the packaging was done by The Camera Shop in Bryn Mawr.
Greene said that both families and individuals like the chicken pot pie. It has the fat content that may be expected of the dish, but she said that the sodium content is much lower than other similar products.
The chicken is antibiotic-free, as is the lard, and un-enriched flour, so it is technically "all natural." There is 21 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 65 mg of cholesterol, 520 mg of sodium, 42g of carbohydrates, 2 g of fiber, 5g of sugar, 20g of protein.
Percent of daily values: Vitamin A 25%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 10%, and Iron 5%.
The Greenes said they may next try to sell their shepherd's pie en masse.


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Firenze A Centaur living in the forbbiden forest. He helps Harry when he faces Voldemort in the forest. He is shunned by the other Centaurs because he chooses to help humans, they referred to him as acting like a 'common mule' when he let Harry ride on his back after his encounter with Lord Voldemort. He teached Divination at Hogwarts by himself, then was later joined by Proffesor Trelawney who was fired by Dolores Umbridge, but as she was taken from Hogwarts by the centaurs, Sybill Trelawney was re-hired.


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WASHINGTON, March 1, 2013 — U.S. Department of Agriculture's Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced interest rates for March 2013. The CCC borrowing rate-based charge for March 2013 is 0.125 percent, unchanged from 0.125 in February 2013. For 1996 and subsequent crop year commodity and marketing assistance loans, the interest rate for loans disbursed during March 2013 is 1.125 percent, unchanged from 1.125 in February 2013.
Interest rates for Farm Storage Facility Loans approved for March 2013 are as follows, 1.375 percent with seven-year loan terms, up from 1.250 in February 2013; 2.000 percent with 10-year loan terms, up from 1.875 in February 2013 and; 2.250 percent with 12-year loan terms, up from 2.125 percent in February 2013. The interest rate for Sugar Storage Facility Loans for March 2013 is 2.500 percent, up from 2.375 in February 2013.
The maximum discount rate applicable for March 2013 for the Tobacco Transition Payment Program is 5 percent, unchanged from February 2013. This is based on the 3.250 percent prime rate plus 2 percent, rounded to the nearest whole number.
Past monthly releases announcing interest rates charged by CCC on commodity and marketing assistance loans disbursed for that particular month reflect the interest rate the U.S. Treasury charged CCC for that month. This was the interest rate specified by CCC since Jan. 1, 1982, but the process of establishing the interest rate was changed by a provision of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (the Act), enacted on April 4, 1996.
Section 163 of the Act requires that monthly interest rates applicable to commodity and marketing assistance loans are to be 100 basis points — or 1 percent — greater than the rate determined under the applicable interest rate formula in effect on Oct. 1, 1995. This formula resulted in a rate equivalent to the amount the U.S. Treasury charged CCC for borrowing, for the month.
Further program information is available from USDA Farm Service Agency's (FSA) Financial Management Division at 202-772-6041.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD)or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).


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Luxurious and naturally detailed, Marble is a sought-after stone that adds glamour to any living space.
Popular in hallways and bathrooms, its dense structure makes it ideal for frequently-used areas.
Whether you opt for a high-gloss polished stone, a honed or tumbled finish, you're sure to find a Marble to suit your taste and budget.


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After claiming silver at the 2000 X Games and gold at the Australian X Games in 2002, Cory 'Nasty' Nastazio's accomplishments earned him the NORA Cup in 2002 and 2003. However, his career took an unexpected turn in April 2004, when the car he was driving crashed into a tree and he suffered a haemorrhage on one side of his brain, broken ribs, and a collapsed lung. However, Nasty battled back and made a full recovery. Since the accident, whenever he wants to take a contest seriously, he places near the top. He has won numerous dirt jumping events, including the 2006 Extreme Thing contest, and landed in the top ten overall in the Dew Tour's BMX dirt rankings in both 2005 and 2008. Born in 1978 in Flushing, New York, larger-than-life Nasty was raised in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was always one of the fastest kids on the track and once he found his comfort zone in dirt jumping there was no looking back. Not known for a huge trick list, the tricks he does do are always done better than anyone else out there. And when he's not throwing his trademark Superman seatgrab or the occasional double backflip, he stays busy in other walks of life - famous for his tattoos, spiky hair, and crazy personality, his popularity has landed him in the pages of news and lifestyle magazines and on numerous TV reality shows, including VH1's The X Life.
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Merkel cell carcinoma
Merkel cell carcinoma of the skin is a rare form of skin cancer. It may be very aggressive, and often metastasises (spreads) to other parts of the body. It is believed to arise from Merkel cells, which are pressure receptors in the skin. It has an estimated incidence of 0.23 per 100,000 people in caucasian populations. Merkel cell carcinoma is more common in the elderly, with most cases occuring after the age of 50. It is slightly more common in men, and occurs on parts of the body commonly exposed to sunlight, most often the head and neck.
What causes Merkel cell carcinoma?
Ultraviolet radiation has been implicated as a factor in developing Merkel cell carcinoma, due to the occurrence of the tumour on sun exposed skin. Immunosuppression following organ transplantation and other immune deficiency states are also associated with the development of Merkel cell carcinomas.
Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) has been detected in about 80% Merkel cell carcinomas tested. It is thought that the virus causes gene mutations leading to Merkel cell carcinoma when immune function is defective.
How does it present?
Merkel cell carcinomas usually present as solitary red nodules, and are often similar in appearance to other more common skin cancers. As a result the diagnosis of Merkel cell carcinoma is usually made after a biopsy is taken.
Merkel cell cancers spread through the lymphatic system and multiple smaller seedlings can develop around the main tumour. Later, Merkel cell carcinoma may spread to lymph nodes in the neck, axillae and groin.
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Also, lower lid: squamous cell carcinoma
What tests should be done?
The main test is excision biopsy of the tumour. This shows characteristic Merkel cell carcinoma pathology. After general examination, including evaluation of local lymph nodes, staging imaging investigations may be arranged to determine whether the tumour has spread ot other sites.
What is the treatment of Merkel cell carcinoma?
Localised disease
For a cancer which is in the early stages and is localised to the skin, surgical excision and radiotherapy are often used as primary treatment. Usually a wide area surrounding the cancer is surgically excised and the site is then treated with radiotherapy post-operatively. Radiation treatment leads to increased local and regional disease control and higher long-term survival rates.
The relevant lymph nodes may also be surgically removed or irradiated as a prophylactic measure. In some cases the relevant lymph nodes may be sampled using a sentinel lymph node biopsy. This helps in staging the tumour but may not influence outcome.
Disease involving regional lymph nodes
If the cancer has spread to involve the lymph nodes, then these may be surgically removed and/or treated with radiotherapy. In some cases systemic chemotherapy may also be administered.
Distant metastatic disease
Distant disease is very serious and has a very poor prognosis. Treatment of metastatic disease is aimed at improving quality of life. In some cases radiotherapy and/or systemic chemotherapy may be administered for treatment.
Related information
- Poulsen, M. Merkel-cell carcinoma of the skin. Lancet Oncol. 2004 Oct;5(10):593-9 Medline
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma – NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology 2013
On DermNet NZ:
Other websites:
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute: Merkel cell carcinoma
- Medscape Reference: Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Merkel Cell Cancer (MCC) Experience patient discussion group
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Founder Walter Ingham was inspired to start the company because of his deeply-held love for skiing, mountaineering and walking. Today, his spirit lives on thanks to the dedication of every member of the Inghams team. As one of the UK's most experienced specialist tour operators our resort knowledge and customer service is second to none - that's why so many choose to book with us again and again.
Inghams was born out of Walter Ingham's enduring passion for ski, mountaineering and walking, Ingham has long been credited as the man who took Britain skiing and he operated very successfully for 28 years.
We have had the best holiday in Saas Fee, everything has been 1st class! The staff at the Ambassador were friendly, helpful and professional and the food was fab!


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Homeless Dog Café
No one's going to confuse tiny Culebra for the amenity-rich island of Manhattan, but this food delivery service (to anywhere on the island!) is a scrumptious luxury. Ask your accommodations for the menu, which boasts mostly steak and chicken dishes and sandwiches such as a shrimp po'boy. There's a second menu of sushi rolls, and it bakes its own bread and desserts.


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Student Council 2009 - 2010 by Roosevelt - over 4 years ago
"Here are just a few of the members of our Student Council. They are wearing their shirts to do their Hall Monitoring this particular day. The Hall Monitors help other students follow the rules during recesses. Student Council members also help with weekly recycling,and gathering money for the Pennies for Peace campaign to help build schools, help children go to school and have supplies in Afghanistan and Pakistan."


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ABZORB® SBS is a superior engineered foam that provides optimal shock absorption and no compression set.
Compression-molded EVA for superior midsole cushioning and flexibility.
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GOSHEN - That car-smashing, cheer-inducing spectacle of destruction known as the Nation-Wide Demolition Derby is once again set to close out the Elkhart County Fair at 7 p.m. Saturday.
According to longtime derby coordinator Brad Trenshaw, the hugely popular demolition derby is essentially bumper cars for grown-ups, though without the bumpers. Instead, contestants use real cars reaching speeds of up to 15 miles per hour to pummel vehicles into submission, with the last car standing — or at least still able to move around — declared the winner.
"It's the culmination of the week of the fair, the grand finale if you will, and it's always a packed event," Trenshaw said. "You've got people packed in the grandstands, people in the aisles, people down on the track. It's great."
When asked what it is about the derby that keeps people coming back, Trenshaw just laughed.
"Everybody loves a good crash. It's as simple as that," Trenshaw said. "Beyond that, I think it's just a good way for people to let off a little steam and have some fun at the same time. It's just one of those things where it's a good, clean way for people to let of some energy and be a little silly. And it's just a fun time. It really is."
While the rules of the derby are fairly loose, safety can be an issue anytime you're dealing with large moving vehicles, so there are safety precautions to adhere to for those wishing to participate.
"There are certain rules and regulations that drivers have to follow, like no glass in the windows or windshield area. They have to have a roll bar on the driver's side, the brakes have to work, things like that," Trenshaw said. "There are definitely certain things that we have to follow that have to be there or you're disqualified."
While the final numbers are not yet in for the total number of drivers who will be participating in this year's derby, Trenshaw noted that on average the derby attracts between 55 and 60 drivers. He anticipates this year's turnout will be no different.
"For this year now we don't have our final count because most of the drivers don't show up until the last day with their entry forms," Trenshaw said. "But we usually average about 55 to 60 vehicles a year."
Due to the large number of drivers participating and the relatively small confines of the makeshift arena where the derby is staged, the cars are first divided up into smaller groups, or "heats," with the winners of each heat then placed into one final heat for a chance at the derby crown.
"A heat is essentially where you take maybe 10 or so cars, put them in the arena, put them up against the grandstand wall, start the countdown, and then they ram each other," Trenshaw said. "Then once all the cars are pretty much done, then they bring in the next heat, and so on. We may run three or four heats, then we'll take the winners of each of the heats and put them all into one heat to see who comes out on top."
As for the vehicles themselves, Trenshaw said most drivers typically find cars that have been previously wrecked and refurbish them. Many drivers also prefer older models, such as those from the 1980s, when car makers still made full-frame vehicles that are better able to withstand the punishment doled out during a typical derby.
"I wouldn't say it's an expensive hobby, but it really depends on what kind of shape the car is in to begin with," Trenshaw said. "I don't really know how much money they put into them on average. Some of the cars have been in accidents before, and they'll just throw some tires on them and go. Others require a little more work. So it could be a cheap process or an expensive one. It just depends on how passionate you are about it."
Stick around ...
- The Mad Bomber Fireworks show is scheduled to take place at dark Saturday evening over the grandstands area.


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The least messy aspect of Jeff Fisher's mutual separation from the Tennessee Titans may just be the buyout agreed upon by the two parties. Fisher had a year left on his contract and was told he'd be returning for the 2011 season earlier in the month, only to see the Titans reverse course and decided it was time for a change after 17 years together.
With every NFL head coaching job already filled, Fisher was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Because he still had a year left on his contract, however, he was entitled to money, though it's unlikely he'll get the full $6 million he was owed. According to the Tennessean's Jim Wyatt, the $8 million dollar figure floated earlier in the day was false, and that the buyout was half that, if not less.
For now, Fisher plans to relax and go fish, the same thing many NFL head coaches who get time off unexpectedly do. It's unlikely he'll be back on the sideline in 2011, either because it's too late in the game or because the Titans brokered a non-compete clause for the year.
Fisher will likely end up with a television gig for a year before throwing his hat into the ring for whatever spots open up ahead of the 2012 season.


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The Opinion Zone
Tag: Charles "Jason" Darnell
Should parents get prison for child's python death?
- 1:43 pm Friday, July 15th, 2011 by Opinion Staff
Should parents get prison for child's python death?
A jury on Thursday convicted Charles "Jason" Darnell and Jaren Hare of manslaughter, third-degree murder and child-neglect charges in the death of their 2-year-old daughter, Shaianna, who was killed two years ago when the family's pet python escaped from its cage and strangled and bit the girl to death.
They each face 35 years in prison.
This case raises an issue that is similar to possible punishments when children die after being accidentally left in sweltering cars or finding an improperly stored firearm.
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NBC New York reported that a crane has malfunctioned on 57th Street near Central Park.
The crane caused 57th Street to be closed between 6th and 7th avenues, NBC New York reported.
NBC New York said that the crane was raising equipment above 57th Street when it malfunctioned.
A yellow box could be seen dangling over the closed street. NBC New York said the box contains 13,000 pounds of concrete.
This is the same building that experienced a crane incident during Super Storm Sandy.
Shortly after noon, emergency vehicles were visible at the base of the tower where the crane is stuck.
Emergency crews closed 57th Street to traffic, but pedestrians are still allowed to walk on the opposite side of the street.
The container continued to hang precariously over Manhattan on Monday afternoon.
Onlookers gathered below to take pictures of the crane. Just a few hours later, rain and wind moved into the area.
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After calling the front desk for assistance on how to contact our cabin steward for things he had neglected to replace, I was told to walk the halls and look into open doors to try and find him. This was the only way of contacting him.
The food in the dining room was the worst we had all experienced in all of our years of cruising. I sent bad fish back to the kitchen three times during one meal with my complaints falling on deaf ears. We finally were fed up with cold food at each meal for the first week and had to have the dining room manager retrieve our food from the kitchen to get warm food. The quality of the food was very disappointing. Meals were not as described on the menu and poorly prepared without seasoning. We all felt like we were in the way of the dining room attendants in the Windjammer Cafe. They never offering to assist handicapped guests nor offer refills on coffee or tea. We all felt very unwelcome.
The bar service was a huge disappointment as well. The bar staff was unaware of the bar menu placed on the tables and repeatedly over charged for drinks that were pointed out to them from their own menu. A bartender that refused to make a drink as requested was inexcusable. I brought my bar complaints to the attention of an officer and nothing was done about it.
The Cruise Director and staff were the worst I've ever experienced. Never approaching guests nor attempting to get guest involved in any activities. I can only assume that this staff was in training on a small ship or being punished for poor job performance.
This is a forgotten ship on a poorly run cruise line that should seriously be avoided at all costs. This was my worst cruise experience in 33 years.


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alberta ferretti runway hair: totally duplicate-able-------
"Easy. Soft. No shine. Natural hair texture." That was the mandate backstage at Alberta Ferretti, where Redken creative consultant Guido Palau concocted a look that anyone with long hair and little patience has attempted before. While at first glance, the updo models sported while showcasing a series of "fluttery, feminine options" may have appeared complex—"How has he managed to achieve the effect of mussed Heidi braids sans any actual braids? The man is some kind of magician!" you may have found yourself marveling—the execution itself was even simpler than you can imagine. Here, it's reproduced in four easy steps for your mimicking pleasure:
1. Before drying hair, spritz with Redken Spray Starch 15 Heat Memory Styler to give it what Guido refers to as added "gut" (he also mentioned the fact that it's important that hair doesn't look "too clean.")
2. Divide hair into two front-to-back sections, avoiding any sign of a distinct part—think haphazard.
3. Wrap each section around the sides of the head and backcomb slightly before pinning the ends at the front, near the forehead (insert added pins as necessary depending upon individual length).
4. Pull pieces out all over to create a softer, messier look.
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The move comes following increased pressure from community leaders and college faculty members who expressed displeasure with McNutt's role as president of the college.
Mark A. Heinrich, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, announced in a press release that McNutt would step down from her position at Bevill State and be placed on immediate administrative leave until her retirement becomes effective July 1.
"Dr. McNutt has given her professional life to higher education, and I'm very grateful for her service to Bevill State and the Alabama community college system," Heinrich said Tuesday. "I wish Dr. McNutt and her family the very best in her retirement."
Heinrich said he will assume full administrative responsibilities for the day–to–day operations at Bevill State until an acting president is appointed.
"I am in no rush to appoint a new president," he said. "During this interim period, I want to take the time necessary to listen to our administrators, instructional staff, students and community leaders as we seek to continue the storied legacy of this great institution. The selection of a new president must be thoughtfully considered, and I plan to be very thorough and deliberate in this process."
Last week, college staff members who wished to remain anonymous said they had been in discussion with the regional representative for the Alabama Education Association in an attempt to solicit a vote of "no confidence" from the group regarding McNutt's job performance.
Jasper Mayor Sonny Posey also expressed the need for a change in the administration at Bevill State.
"It's time for a change, and I don't mean in a month or two or three," Posey said last week. "I mean an immediate change in the administration at Bevill State."
Posey and the faculty members pointed to enrollment numbers that have dipped to approximately half of what they were in 2010.
In fall 2010, the Jasper campus of Bevill State had 1,016 students registered. At that same time, the Sumiton campus had 1,389 students registered. For the spring 2014 semester, Jasper has 566 students registered and Sumiton has 895.
On Tuesday, Posey said he was satisfied with McNutt's decision to step down.
McNutt, meanwhile, released a statement Tuesday afternoon.
"I believe that every decision I have made as president has been for the good of the college, and this decision is, too. It is beneficial to me as well, as I will now be able to focus on spending more time with my family," McNutt said.
Prior to coming to Bevill State, McNutt served as president of Technical College of the Lowcountry in Beaufort, S.C., as chief instructional officer at Nashville State Technical Community College, and as interim president at Northeast State Community College in Blountville, Tenn.
She has also taught at both the collegiate and secondary levels.
"My professional life has been spent in education and I am very gratified that Bevill State has been a part of it. I am proud of all that I have been able to accomplish for the college's students, employees and communities. I am especially proud of the student successes which have gained a regional and national reputation since I came here. This includes the success of several outstanding technical and transfer students and the selection of many Bevill students as Community College Academic Team honorees."
Bevill State Community College maintains campuses in Jasper, Fayette, Sumiton and Hamilton, and has an additional instructional site in Pickens County.
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Updated 10:33pm Wednesday 11th June 2014 in News By Helen Barnett
A KNIFE-WIELDING robber threatened an arcade worker to steal hundreds of pounds of cash.
The masked knifeman stormed into Benfleet Amusements on London Road on Tuesday evening at about 7pm.
He terrified staff by threatening and demanding cash. He was given a small three figure sum of money and fled from the arcade.
DS Phil Smith said: "Whilst he managed to get away with only a relatively small amount of cash he caused fear and trauma with staff at the arcade.
"We are appealing for witnesses or anyone who knows the suspect to come forward to identify this person."
He was wearing a balaclava, was believed to be white, aged in his mid-30s and about 5ft 6ins tall and of stocky build, wearing blue jeans and a t-shirt.
Anyone with information should call investigating officer Dc Keith Draycott at Southend CID on 101 with extension 470154, or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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5:35pm Wed 11 Jun 14
supermadmax says...
"threatening" "fear" "terrified" "trauma" - Please !!!
I must commend the crime reports in the Echo they have improved greatly over the past 18 months, must more detail.
5:54pm Wed 11 Jun 14
The Macduffian says...
6:20pm Wed 11 Jun 14
DAGASMAN says...
supermadmax wrote:C*ck
All this victim mentality does my head in, people milk every opportunity for all its worth. He didn't hurt her, the likely hood was he was never even planning on hurting her, all she had to do was give him the cash and he will leave - which is what happened. No, I'm not suggesting its 'ok', but lets keep to the facts : naughty desperate man robs gambling establishment who in return robs and creates addicts on a daily basis.
"threatening" "fear" "terrified" "trauma" - Please !!!
I must commend the crime reports in the Echo they have improved greatly over the past 18 months, must more detail.
11:22am Thu 12 Jun 14
sosad 1 says...
12:39pm Thu 12 Jun 14
supermadmax says...
sosad 1 wrote:They can be very addictive to be fair I doubt it is directly connected to the incident.
supermadmax do you know anyone that has been threatened like this,well I know someone and the lady ended up receiving medical help and has been on antidepresants ever since over10 years now and I am sure if you ask your gp he could guide you to get some help for yourself!
6:22pm Thu 12 Jun 14
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The Macduffian wrote:Hopefully no more spelling mistakes, as corrections have been made
Please buy a spell checker, very cheap l think on e bay
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If you are a person with a sweet tooth then here's a haven you can indulge in. Munch Bakery is located in a cosy little corner, away from the hustle and bustle of the usual dining places which makes it a perfect get away.
Munch brings something new and unique to the bakery sector in Jeddah. The ambiance is colorful, cozy and vibrant. The exquisite interior makes you feel as if you've entered a candy factory and brings out the inner child in you. You can't stop wondering when you can get your hands on those yummy munchies! I was very pleased when I visited the cup cake dream world, as the owner of the bakery was present who graciously introduced her bakery and the idea behind her concept. She even suggested her personal favorites and added charm to the place by her cheery nature.
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The best approach to preventing running injuries is to be proactive and not ignore the warning signs of an injury. By taking steps to treat pain in its early stages rather than waiting until you have a full-blown running injury, you can limit your pain and reduce the amount of time you need to take off from running.
Here are some ways you can be proactive in your approach to running injuries:
1. Don't assume you're invincible.
If you run on a regular basis, you're most likely going to get at least one running injury this year. It's better to assume that you will get injured so you'll be more aware when your body is signaling that something is wrong. Runners who think they won't get injured will often ignore injury warning signs, push through pain, and end up making injuries far worse.
2. Use R.I.C.E. treatment.
As soon as you feel something that's not quite right during or after a run, use R.I.C.E (Rest Ice Compression Elevation) self-treatment. Rest is the most important and often most effective of those components. Take a couple of days off from running -- it may be all you need to heal your injury. Ice the area where you're feeling pain for 10-15 minutes every 3-4 hours. Compression limits swelling and can provide minor pain relief. You can wrap the affected area with an Ace bandage (you can do that to hold the ice pack on), but don't make it too tight. Elevate the injured body part -- you can prop it up on pillows while you're resting and icing.
Also see: Video: How to Ice an Injury
3. Have a supply of injury prevention tools.
Having tools at your fingertips means you're more likely to use them. Make sure you have an ice pack or a bag of frozen peas ready in the freezer for after your runs. If you're feeling pain on the bottom of your foot, freeze a water bottle and roll your foot on top of it. Massage tools such as foam rollers, the Stick, or even a tennis ball are also good to have on hand.
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4. Be aware that injuries are caused.
Running injuries don't just happen on their own -- there's always a cause. It could be that you're not wearing the right running shoes, you have some muscle weakness or imbalance, you did too much, too soon, or some other reason. If you can figure out why you're experiencing pain and treat the cause, not just the symptoms, you can prevent the injury from coming back.
5. Remember that being injury-free is more important than getting your miles done.
Don't push through a hard workout if you're feeling pain because you think missing a workout means you won't reach your race goal. And don't try to get your weekly mileage done no matter what. I always like to tell runners I coach, "You can't get to the finish line if you don't get to the starting line." Resting when an injury is in its early stages will prevent more time off later. If you push through it, the injury will most likely get worse.
6. Incorporate strength-training into your routine.
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Forecast: Lake Effect Snow Warning in effect from Monday to Wednesday
CLEVELAND - I'm Meteorologist Jason Nicholas continuing our weather web coverage today. For more weather updates, follow me on Twitter @ JasonNweather and also on Facebook here.
Lake Effect Snow Warning in effect from Monday morning through Wednesday for Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Counties. Winds will set up out of the west for several days feeding lake effect snow squalls. Highest snowfall totals could reach as high as 1' where squalls persist. Total accumulations could range 12-20 inches in the heaviest bands, WHERE SQUALLS PERSIST.
Outside the warning area, I expect cold and windy. We should only see a few inches there by Wed.
Tuesday's forecast high of 12, could be the coldest day in Cleveland since January 16, 2009. We reached 2 degrees for high that day, and had a low drop to a beyond bone chilling, -13!
Update: Cold and breezy this afternoon with a few light now showers. Wind chills are holding in the single digits with an occasional wind gust to 30mph. Any light snow showers will linger into the evening so plan be careful driving around. Road should stay snow free though until tomorrow.
12:10 pm Update: Light snow continuing to fall across parts of northern Ohio. Any accumulations should stay less than 1" through the afternoon. In addition to the snow, dress in layers. Temperatures are in the 20s with wind chills in the single digits.
10:25 am Update: Winds are still gusting as high as 40mph but will start to relax over the next hour or so. Expect winds the rest of the day to stay breezy wit gusty to 25mph, nowhere near what we saw overnight last night. Temps are still in the 20s, and that will not change all day keeping wind chills in the teens. Light snow still falling across the lakeshore counties. Accumulations are less than 1/4" so far. Stay up to date on the weather forecast and expect winter weather to impact your outdoor plans.
9:34 am Update: the cold air has arrived and will keep us in the 20s all Sunday. Cold temps plus windy northwest winds will also continue to hold wind chills in the low-teens through today also. Be sure to dress in layers and grab the heavy winter coat before you head out.
As far as snow goes, We'll continue to watch light snow through the rest of the morning down wind of Lake Erie. Currently, There is a swath of light now falling from Lorain to Ashtabula county.
Over the past month we've been talking about this blast of cold air that is likely to move in toward the end of the month. Well here it is. Last night's strong winds have ushered in some air straight from the arctic. Temperatures throughout the day today will stay in the 20s under a partly to mostly cloudy sky. In addition to cold temps, the winds will be stay breezy keeping wind chills in the teens. be sure to grab the heavy coat before you head out.
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Season Dates: June 23, 2013 - July 27, 2013
Session Dates: Single session
Application Deadline: July 1, 2013
Website: http://www.ifrglobal.org/programs/current/peru-taraco
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Affiliation: Institute for Field Research, UCLA, Connecticut College
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The Lake Titicaca Basin is one of the few places in the world where complex societies independently developed. The archaeological site of Taraco was a major center in this region during the Middle (ca. 1300-500 B.C.) and early Upper (ca. 500 B.C.-A.D. 100) Formative Periods. Recent work revealed a long occupational sequence that included evidence for participation in long-distance trade networks and public ceremonialism, as well as the earliest evidence of successful raiding in the south central Andes. Working alongside colleagues and students from Peruvian universities, we will continue to investigate these patterns, and students will gain experience in a range of archaeological techniques and methods.
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Name of institution offering credit: Connecticut College
Number of credits offered: 8 semester credit units
Tuition: $4,800
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Stanish, Charles and Abigail Levine. "War and Early State Formation in the Northern Titicaca Basin, Peru." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2011, 108(34): 13901-13906.
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ATLANTA -- Just four days into June, the Braves' outfield has undergone several changes since the final day of May. After enduring the first two months of the season with an outfield that ranked near the bottom of the league in several offensive categories, general manager Frank Wren has added an All-Star in hopes of adding some punch.Nate McLouth, an All-Star and Gold Glove winner in 2008 with the Pirates, adds a consistent bat, stellar defense and stolen-base capability to a lineup that desperately needed all three. McLouth is expected in Atlanta before batting practice on Thursday. It is not known whether he will start in the rubber game of the Braves' series with the Cubs, but it seems likely that he will. "He's definitely an upgrade," said Braves closer Mike Gonzalez, who played with McLouth in Pittsburgh in 2005 and '06. "He's a great clubhouse guy. He's fluent in Spanish, too. He's just a top-notch guy." The 27-year-old native of Muskegon, Mich., was acquired for Minor League pitchers Charlie Morton and Jeff Locke, as well as outfield prospect Gorkys Hernandez. With the continued offensive improvement of Garret Anderson and the recent good play of Jeff Francoeur, McClouth could help turn Atlanta's outfield from weak to above-average. McLouth is signed through 2011 with a club option for '12. The fact that he will be locked up for a few years was one of the deciding factors in the Braves' decision to pursue him. "This is not a rent-a-guy-for-a-year situation," said Braves general manager Frank Wren. "This is a guy who's going to be here for four years. That makes all the difference in the world. The players learned of the trade during the second inning of Wednesday's loss to the Cubs. McLouth's picture was shown on the video board at Turner Field and his accomplishments were announced to the crowd of 30,646, leading to a noticeable ovation. "It doesn't bring any excitement to [Wednesday's] game," said catcher Brian McCann. "It brings excitement to the future of this organization. You don't just grow those guys everywhere. He's a proven guy that's had a lot of success." With McLouth, the Braves get a career .261 hitter who hit 26 home runs and stole 23 bases last season on his way to making his first All-Star team. He also hit an NL-leading 46 doubles in 2008 and led NL center fielders with a .997 fielding percentage, committing one error in 390 chances. His nine home runs this season are more than Anderson and Francoeur combined. "He can run, he can throw and he can hit," said McCann. "You talk about five-tool athletes, and he's probably at the top of everybody's list." The Braves had hoped 22-year-old Jordan Schafer was ready to make the jump to the Majors after an impressive spring. However, Schafer struggled to adjust to big league pitching. He was hitting just .204 with 64 strikeouts before he was sent down to Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday in favor of Gregor Blanco. Pitching matchup
ATL: RHP Jair Jurrjens (5-2, 2.59 ERA)
The right-hander received the run support he had been seeking all season but struggled in an 88-pitch outing against the D-backs in his last time out. Against Arizona, Jurrjens was charged with eight hits and five runs in five innings. He had pitched at least six innings in his four previous starts and seven of his last eight before the outing in Arizona. CHC: RHP Carlos Zambrano (3-2, 4.22 ERA)
This will be Zambrano's first start after serving his six-game suspension. The right-hander was penalized for his antics on May 27, when he argued a close call at home plate, threw a baseball into left field, then hurled his glove and took his frustrations out with a bat on a Gatorade dispenser in the Cubs dugout. As far as pitching goes, he's one win away from No. 100 in his career and needs four K's to tie Bill Hutchinson for sixth on the team's all-time strikeout list. Before he was ejected, Zambrano gave up two runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings against the Pirates. Tidbits
Outfielder Brian Barton was called up from Triple-A Gwinnett before Wednesday's game. He pinch-ran for Francoeur in the ninth inning and was caught stealing. Pitcher Jorge Campillo was placed on the 15-day DL with right shoulder tendinitis to make room on the roster. ... Derek Lowe's quality start on Wednesday was his team-leading ninth of the season. ... McCann has hit safely in 17 of 22 games since returning from the DL on May 8. ... Chipper Jones is three RBIs shy of 1,400 for his career. Tickets
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