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Multiple civil liberties groups said Monday they have filed lawsuits against the voter identification bill signed by Gov. Pat McCrory, and a new poll suggests North Carolinians are not happy with the bill.
In a news release, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of North Carolina Legal Foundation and the Southern Coalition for Social Justice said the new law would "unduly burden the right to vote and discriminate against African-American voters, in violation of the U.S. Constitution's equal protection clause and the Voting Rights Act of 1965."
"This law is a disaster. Eliminating a huge part of early voting will cut off voting opportunities for hundreds of thousands of citizens. It will turn Election Day into a mess, shoving more voters into even longer lines," said Dale Ho, director of the ACLU's Voting Rights Project.
ACLU N.C. legal director Chris Brook said many of the provisions in the law intended to protect from fraud came with little research.
"No one has ever said that we need to get rid of a week of early voting due to fraud, Brook said. "No one has ever highlighted any examples where same-day registration was connected to fraud."
The NAACP and the Advancement Project also said they had filed suit. Advancement Project co-director Penda Hair called the bill a "dizzying array of voting restrictions." They said their plaintiff is Rosanell Eaton, 92, who registered originally in North Carolina in the 1940s.
Rep. Nelson Dollar (R-Wake) said he in confident the law will hold up in any court challenges.
"Obviously, we designed it to be compliant with all the provisions the Supreme Court has laid out in prior cases," Dollar said. "It's very clear this will hold up the test of time in the courts."
Meanwhile, a poll released Monday by Public Policy Polling of Raleigh found that only 39 percent of voters in the state support the new law, while 50 percent were opposed.
PPP said in a news release that "voter ID on its own is a popular concept with voters" but said "all the other stuff lumped into the bill along with voter ID is unpopular enough to make the overall bill a loser in voters' eyes."
Public Policy Polling said only 33 percent of voters in the state support reducing the early voting period by a week to 59 percent who are opposed. And the poll found only 21 percent of voters support eliminating straight party ticket voting, and 68 percent are opposed.


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This journal began on Monday November 29, 2010. Traditionally, most 365 projects begin at the first of the year, but I wanted to have it ready as a present for family and friends for the holidays. I've found this to be a very fun & rewarding series, sort of a visual thought stream or journal. A tiny snip-it from each day, wherever my life took me.
I set up a few rules for myself- I wanted to focus on a central object, sometimes it's about the lines or shapes, the colors or light. Maybe it's straight forward subject matter or it could be a bigger, more personal, context behind the image. Sometimes it's just a simple ol' snapshot in the moment, and on the rare occasion, it's everything all in one shot. All shots are horizontal, most have no Photoshopping done to them. Sometimes, I added shading, or focus, and maybe a tiny bit of cropping. Very minor stuff.
Everything was shot with my iPhone! As they say- "The best camera is the one you have with you." I did find a few people who disagreed- "Real cameras don't have ringtones..." This project wasn't about technical details like processing raw files, color profiles, high end resolutions. It's just about seeing the world in front of me and recording it day after day, after day, after day, repeat, wash, spin, etc, etc....
I hope you enjoy it. It took exactly one year to make. I had some good days, and some bad days. Some of my shots were pretty boring, I was literally "phoning it in". Ba-dum-bump! Other days were amazing and sometimes you see more from those days & less of the others... alas, I'm only human... but trust me, you want a little edit... no one has has perfect shots for 365 days straight. It's as simple as that. A very OCD project made as easy as possible. The main thing is that I was Thinking, Seeing, and Taking photos of something every single day with the thought of you and this book in mind. Enjoy!
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'River Cloud II' - Holland and the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers
European Canal Barge Cruises: Tranquil voyages along Europe's scenic canals and rivers
- Day 1
Your sojourn on Europe's beautiful Danube River begins in Vilshofen, where you embark the luxurious 'River Cloud II.' Gather for a gala welcome dinner in the elegant dining room as the ship begins cruising toward Passau.'River Cloud II' | Meals: D
- Day 2
After a leisurely morning cruise, arrive in Passau. Known as the "City of Three Rivers," Passau is situated where the Danube meets the Inn & Ilz Rivers. A shining example of Baroque architecture, the town's St. Stephen's Cathedral is home to one of the world's largest cathedral organs, with more than 17,000 pipes. 'River Cloud II' then cruises a lovely route downstream toward Melk.'River Cloud II' | Meals: B L D
- Day 3
This morning, visit magnificent Melk Abbey, one of the world's most famous monastic sites. Built in the early 18th century, it is situated atop a rocky cliff that affords splendid views. Black-robed Benedictine monks still stroll past the marble sculptures and frescoed walls. The resplendent church and 12-room library house celebrated works of art and historical manuscripts. A lunchtime cruise through the lovely Wachau Valley passes vineyards and picturesque villages. In the afternoon, 'River Cloud II' calls at Krems, a 1,000-year-old Austrian jewel. The charming old center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is dotted with many shops and cafés.'River Cloud II' | Meals: B L D
- Day 4
In Vienna today, you may visit Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, containing a wealth of art treasures, including a winged altar dating from the 15th century. More famous composers have lived in Vienna than any other city, including Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Schubert and Strauss. In this "city of music," live classical performances take place almost every evening.'River Cloud II' | Meals: B L D
- Day 5
Take in the lingering magnificence of the Habsburg empire today. The family's Imperial Palace was inhabited until 1918, and you may visit their chapel and private apartments. The family's impressive summer residence at Schönbrunn is a Baroque masterpiece with extensive grounds. This evening affords another opportunity to attend a concert or other performance.'River Cloud II' | Meals: B L D
- Day 6
'River Cloud II' arrives in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava this morning. Take a stroll through the traffic-free Old Town, enjoying a glass of locally produced beer or wine in an atmospheric café. Visit St. Martin's Cathedral that was built into the town walls as a fortification; it was once the site for coronations of Hungarian monarchs. The ship leaves Bratislava after dinner this evening, cruising toward Budapest.'River Cloud II' | Meals: B L D
- Day 7
Admire the impressive skyline of the Hungarian capital as 'River Cloud II' enters Budapest this morning. The banks of the Danube in Budapest are protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. On one side lies hilly Buda with its romantic Castle Quarter (also on the UNESCO Heritage List); on the other side is Pest, home to Europe's largest parliament building. After a day of delightful exploration, celebrate your journey during a gala farewell dinner.'River Cloud II' | Meals: B L D
- Day 8
Disembark in Budapest this morning.Meals: B
Cruise itinerary operates in reverse direction on alternate weeks.
Canal Barge Cruising in Europe is a relaxed way of travel that is inherently flexible and subject to change. The above itinerary is an example of the places you may see and visit during your cruise; your actual itinerary may vary.


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Sumiton Christian jumped out early and led 14-0 at the half, but had to come from behind late to pull out a hard fought 24-20 win.
Sumiton Christian (2-0, 2-0) opened the scoring on their first possession of the game as quarterback Austin Clark connected with DeMonte Hobbs for a 30 yard scoring strike. Trey Collins PAT made it 7-0. Appalachian couldn't get anything going offensively in the first half having 3-three and outs and two interceptions on five possessions.
Clark wrapped up the first half scoring as the Eagles put together a 55 yard, 3 play drive as he scored on a 5 yard run. Collins again was good to take the Eagles to the locker room leading 14-0.
The second half provided a wake up call for Appalachian as quarterback James McMunn got it going. Sumiton Christian went three and out on its first possession and on fourth down Appalachian blocked the Eagle punt and recovered it at the 9 yard line. It took McMunn one play to get into the end zone on a 9 yard run. The try for 2 failed and Appalachian trailed 14-6.
Sumiton Christian's next possession resulted in a fumble. Appalachian, however, was unable to cash in and again punted the ball back to the Eagles at their 24.
From there Sumiton Christian mounted an eight play 76 yard drive that stalled at the 16 yard line.
rey Collins came on and connected on a 33 yard field goal for a 17-6 lead. Appalachian came right back again to begin the fourth quarter as McMunn hit a streaking Crescencio Maldanado down the right sideline for a 33 yard score. The 2 point play again failed, drawing the Eagles to within 17-12.
Following another Sumiton punt, Appalachian (0-2, 0-2) quickly struck again as McMunn ripped off a 25 yard run. This time the 2 point conversion was good to give the Eagles their first lead of the game at 20-17.
Sumiton Christian got the ball back with 3 minutes left in the game at their own 37 yard line and rode the legs of Clark and Hobbs on an eight play 63 yard game winning drive capped by a Kori Evans 1 yard run. Collins PAT sealed the final at 24-20 for Sumiton Christian.
Appalachian had one last chance with just over a minute to play, but McMunn fumbled trying for extra yardage to end the Eagles final hope.
For the game DeMonte Hobbs led Sumiton Christian with 102 yards rushing and 60 yards receiving to go along with two interceptions.
Evans also added 42 yards rushing. Appalachian was led by McMunn who rushed for 88 yards and two scores and passed for 87 yards and a score. Sumiton travels to Arley next week to take on the Meek Tigers, while Appalachian entertains Falkville.


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A recap of the season statistics for the Colts and Saints. Which ones will play the biggest factor in the Super Bowl? Find out from the Winning Stats.
A look at how the Colts and Saints played against Common Opponents in 2009. Who has the edge for Sunday's Super Bowl?
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Father-of-three found hanged at Pendle farm (From Burnley and Pendle Citizen)
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Father-of-three found hanged at Pendle farm
8:00pm Wednesday 5th February 2014 in News
A FATHER-of-three was found hanged at his remote farm amid a raft of money and personal worries, an inquest heard.
Stephen Haigh was concerned about a tax bill, a looming family court case and even a speeding course he was due to attend, Burnley Coroner's Court was told.
The 51-year-old, who ran his own contract window-cleaning business, was discovered by his estranged wife Katie at Thorny Bank Farm, off Jinny Lane, Barley, on October 31. An investigation by police indicated there was no third-party involvement.
His wife Katie Haigh said her husband was 'eccentric' and kept problems to himself, never giving any indication of wanting to take his own life.
But he had left a series of small notes, including a line echoing the late comic Spike Milligan which read: 'I told you I was poorly'.
Mrs Haigh said he had discussed wanting the line as the epitaph on his headstone, convincing her that he had intended to harm himself.
She told the inquest he was worried at paying a tax bill and the prospect of attending a court hearing over maintenance issues with an ex-partner.
"Stephen struggled with expressing himself and he didn't cope well in social situations," she said.
"He would have hated the thought of having to go through this process. He couldn't have coped with it and he was very worried and he asked me if I would come with him."
East Lancashire assistant coroner Mark Williams said he was satisified, after the note had been explained, that with the financial and personal issues he faced, Mr Haigh had taken his own life.
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Panthers WR Jarrett arrested for DWI
Panthers WR Dwayne Jarrett was arrested early Tuesday morning for driving while impaired, his second arrest in three years.
Smith's injury puts Clausen in even tougher spot vs. Bears
Panthers head coach John Fox called injured WR Steve Smith "day-to-day" at a press conference on Monday, but Smith's agent said the receiver likely will not play vs. the Bears in Week Five.
Agent: Smith "most likely" out for Week Five
Panthers WR Steve Smith's agent Derrick Fox said Monday that Smith will "most likely" sit out Sunday's game against the Bears.
Report: Panthers WR Smith suffered high ankle sprain
Panthers WR Steve Smith reportedly suffered a high ankle sprain in Week Four's loss to the Saints.
Saints edge Carolina 16-14
Only days after rejoining the Saints at age 46, John Carney hit three field goals to help New Orleans edge the Carolina Panthers 16-14 on Sunday.
Panthers' Jarrett remains buried on depth chart
Some league observers are wondering why Carolina keeps WR Dwayne Jarrett on the roster, considering that the 2007 second-round pick has been a bust.
Panthers await return of ORT Otah
Panthers ORT Jeff Otah is taking longer than some expected to return from a setback in his recovery from an Aug. 4 left knee scope.
Panthers sign ex-Raider OL Morris
The Panthers addressed their offensive line Wednesday, signing ex-Raider Chris Morris.
Panthers release DT Leonard
The Panthers released DT Louis Leonard on Tuesday. Leonard has been injury-plagued and recorded just two tackles in two games this season.
Panthers' D-line gets first sack, but pressure still an issue
The Panthers will line up against DE Julius Peppers for the first time ever in 13 days, when the Bears visit Charlotte in Week Five, but it's already clear how much Carolina misses him.
Bengals pull away to beat Panthers 20-7
Cedric Benson scored a pair of TDs in the Bengals' 20-7 victory over the Panthers on Sunday to spoil Jimmy Clausen's first NFL start.
Panthers ORT Otah out vs. Bengals
Jeff Otah will miss his third straight game due to a knee injury.
Young receiving corps an obstacle for Clausen
Changing quarterbacks two weeks into the season wasn't part of the Panthers' blueprint for success this year, but head coach John Fox named rookie Jimmy Clausen the starter after Matt Moore played poorly in both games.
Panthers' Fox coaching like he's ready to leave
There's a poorly kept secret that Panthers head coach John Fox is in his final year with the team, and his coaching decisions don't suggest anything different.
Clausen inherits Panthers offense in disarray
The Panthers' starting QB job was going to be Jimmy Clausen's sooner or later, and with things looking as bad as they do on offense, it's hard to argue with John Fox's decision.
Hangartner missed practice Wednesday because of a back injury.||||||| Without going into detail, Bills coach Dick Jauron said Hangartner was held out because of a stiff back. That's potentially bad news for a team that has already shuffled its lineup this week after losing starting right tackle Brad Butler and starting tight end Derek Schouman to season-ending knee injuries. With 29 starts in 56 games over five seasons, Hangartner is the team's most experienced offensive lineman.
Hangartner has signed with the Buffalo Bills, becoming the first addition to their rebuilding line.||||||| The deal was announced by the Bills on Saturday after the former Carolina Panthers player spent the day meeting with team executives and coaches. A fifth-round draft pick from Texas A&M in 2005, Hangartner played both center and right guard for the Panthers.
Hangartner hopes to return for the playoffs after being knocked out of a 33-31 win over New Orleans on Sunday.||||||| Carolina has a bye, giving Hangartner time to heal.
Hangartner signed a three-year, $1.032 million contract with the Carolina Panthers.|||||||


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270 Degrees of Panoramic Red Rock Views in Sedona
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Enjoy spectacular red rock views of Cathedral and Chapel Rocks from your own large private deck, the Great Room and the Dining Room of this relaxing Hillside Retreat. Set on its own 1/2 acre in a quiet residential area, you can enjoy both sunrises and magnificent sunsets from this beautiful location. This home is bright, open and spacious and newly furnished. Easy access to Sedona's hiking and biking trails. Conveniently located close to both Village of Oak Creek and Sedona shops.
Three bedrooms and two baths comfortably accomodate up to 6 people. Whether you come to Sedona for the beautiful scenery, visting the Grand Canyon, golfing, hiking or biking, this home is a perfect retreat for those who want to escape to the serenity and majesty of Sedona!
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The home is equipped with WIFI, a flat screen Cable TV and air conditioning. The Great Room has a gas burning fireplace. This home also has a fully equipped kitchen with ample counter tops and a washer/dryer. The master bedroom has a king size bed with a master bath and a private deck. There is also a queen size bedroom and a bedroom with 2 twin beds. The large wraparound deck with the spectacular views has a BBQ and 3 seating areas.
activities and attractions in Sedona Arizona
This Sedona home is close to many great restaurants, stores and attractions, including golfing, hiking, mountain biking, art galleries, and shopping. It is close to Chapel Rock and Bell Rock. There are hot air balloon rides and jeep and helicopter tours. Winter skiing is available in Flagstaff 60 minutes away. The spectacular attraction of the Grand Canyon is a 2 hour drive. There is much to do in the Sedona area, or you can just relax in the red rock beauty and serenity of this retreat home!
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Weekly rates are $1,550 to $1,850 per week depending on the season.
Monthy rates are $2,950 to $3,650 per month depending on the season.
Please contact owner to discuss rates for any and all stays.
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A Detroit teen, shot in the head at a party 7 months ago, graduates from high school and celebrates his 18th birthday.Watch Maurielle Lue's full video report above.Derrick Perry was shot in the head at a Detroit house party back in January. He was in the hospital for five months following a 6.5 hour operation. Derrick plans to be a physical therapist, and was admitted to Spring Arbor University.
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What weather officials described as a "micro burst" struck Rushville shortly after 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. In its wake, a number of Rushville homes and other structures sustained extensive damage due to falling limbs and uprooted trees.
Strong southwesterly winds also brought down electrical lines which resulted in much of Rushville north of Third Street being without power for as long as six hours; power was restored shortly after 9:30 p.m.
Although officially Rushville received .78 inches of rain during the storm, many areas in the city reported up to 1.5 inches of rain. Some unofficial reports put the precipitation total even higher than that.
"The problem was that along with the wind the majority of the rain came in a relatively short period of time, roughly about 30 minutes," Indiana Department of Homeland Security District Program Manager Rob Puckett said.
One tenant in the 800 block of North Morgan Street was glad his daughter was unhurt when a large section of a tree fell in front of their house as she returned home from school. Moments later a second tree fell and destroyed the front porch of their home.
Damage was widespread and included a tree destroying a house in the 700 block of North Jackson Street, an upstairs apartment at 533 North Sexton, the large tent was downed at Riverside Park Amphitheater and a garage in the 800 block of North Morgan Street.
Rushville City Street Department employees were busy Tuesday evening and Wednesday removing downed trees and removing limbs throughout the city.
Assisting during the storm with traffic and in securing unsafe areas were the Rushville Police Department, Rush County Sheriff's Department, Rushville Fire Department and local C.E.R.T. members.
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Teams from Boston and New York are playing a highly touted game with the sports world watching and bragging rights for two of America's greatest cities hanging in the balance.Gee, baseball fans, where have we heard that before? While Red Sox-Yankees might be the granddaddy of all sports rivalries, the NFL's version of a huge Boston-New York matchup will be played out on Sunday. Indeed, the sports world will be eating up the hype along with the nachos while watching every bit of Super Bowl XLVI between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. And with the big-city squads in Indianapolis this week, the quarterback behind Boston's perennial threat to make it to the football pinnacle says Patriots-Giants is making a name for itself, as those two teams are going to meet in the Super Bowl for the second time in the past five years. "There's a great rivalry," Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said. "There has been between New York and Boston for a long time. When I got to the team [in 2000], it was always Red Sox-Yankees, [but] we've had some meaningful games against the Giants over the last few years. I don't think anyone's disappointed it's the Giants." That all may be true, but Red Sox-Yankees still packs a pretty powerful punch after a century or so, and a particularly contentious past decade. But the Super Bowl is the Super Bowl, and this weekend, it has its place as a one-day extravaganza of sports, this time with a Boston-New York theme. Certainly, members of baseball's most storied rivalry from those two cities will be watching intently, and some have chimed in on football's megagame as it approaches. "The postseason, whether it's baseball, basketball, football -- it's all about getting hot," Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira said, perhaps harkening back to the 2011 Cardinals, the World Series champs. "Being healthy and getting hot. The Giants are both right now. "I think they're going to win. I'm not just saying that because I'm a Giants fan. I'd love to see them win a world championship. I just think they're a better team right now. Hopefully that'll prove true on Sunday." And how long, exactly, has Teixeira been a Giants fan? Well, as long as he's been in New York. "Three years," Maryland native Teixeira said with a laugh. Meanwhile, newly installed Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine has sort of the opposite problem. He's been in Boston for only a few months, but he grew up in Giants territory -- literally with Giants as family friends. Who's he pulling for this weekend? Let's just say he won't get booed over it in his Fenway Park debut, and he'll have a friend in Patriots coach Bill Belichick afterward, regardless of the outcome. "Patriots. Even though it's going to be tough," Valentine said earlier this week before heading to Indy for the game. Thing is, Valentine has always known the Giants well, considering his close connections to the team while growing up in Connecticut. "My dad's friend and childhood idol was a Giants Hall of Fame defensive end named Andy Robustelli; I grew up with the family," Valentine said. "It was hard not to root for the Giants growing up, but I told Bill I'll be there and I'll be rooting for him, so I'm going to be there rooting for him." Yankees manager Joe Girardi isn't torn over this one, having gotten to know Giants coach Tom Coughlin over the last few years. His allegiance is simple.
"Giants," Girardi said Friday. "You'd imagine there's going to be some points scored. Both offenses can be pretty dynamic at times. The Giants have been pretty good at stretching the field."
Having led the Yankees to the 2009 World Series title, Girardi says he can understand a bit of what Coughlin has been going through this week.
"Yeah, it's a lot. It's a lot of preparation," Girardi said. "You think about all the things that they have to prepare for, and one of the things you hope is -- and a good portion of their players have been there recently -- that you don't get too bogged down with all of the outside distractions. He seems to be really good at handling all of that."
Red Sox closer Andrew Bailey also isn't torn, even if he doesn't have a team in the game. Bailey grew up in Voorhees, N.J., outside of Philadelphia.As @AndrewBailey40 tweeted Wednesday, "I'm going with the Pats, 'cause as an Eagles fan I can't stand the Giants." When it comes down to it, the big-city rivalries being played out this Sunday on the gridiron and at least 18 times later this year in ballparks are really apples and oranges -- or bagels and chowder. The Patriots and Giants could not possibly develop a rivalry like Red Sox-Yankees, and the Sox and Yanks can never meet for the ultimate prize in baseball because they're in the same league. The history is definitely different, by the very nature of the sports. The Patriots and Giants first played each other in 1970 and have played each other 10 times, including Super Bowl XLII. The Boston and New York franchises in the American League first met in 1903 (after what would be the Yankees franchise moved from Baltimore). They have played each other 2,051 times and have played 72 games against each other since the last Boston-New York Super Bowl (Red Sox lead, 39-33). By comparison, the Patriots have played their division rival from New York, the Jets, 103 times -- and that's over 52 seasons. And, true, the Red Sox and Yankees haven't played in a one-game spectacular like the Super Bowl ... well, unless you count the Bucky Dent tiebreaker game in 1978, or Game 7 of the 2003 American League Championship Series, or Game 7 of the 2004 ALCS. And there is the little matter of the 1986 World Series, which deprived Boston of a World Series championship when the Yankees' crosstown neighbors, the Mets, pulled off another miracle. At any rate, the Patriots and Giants are each going for their fourth Super Bowl ring, so they're certainly organizations that have accomplished much over the years. And members of the granddaddy of all rivalries will be enjoying every bit of it. "I'm going to watch it quietly at home," Teixeira said. "This is one of those Super Bowls that I really want to watch every play. ... I'll be on my couch watching it -- and enjoying the commercials. I went to the Super Bowl the last two years, which is great, I love going to Super Bowls. But this one is going to be a nice one at home." Which of course leaves Teixeira's prediction, although the victor everyone knows already: Giants, 27-24, the same score his manager Girardi predicted. "I don't see anyone running away with this one, but I'd love to see the Giants by three," Teixeira said.
John Schlegel is a national reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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A St Albans supermarket has donated more than £200 to a charity, which designs bespoke equipment for people with disabilities.
Waitrose in Ermine Close handed a £256 cheque to Demand charity on Thursday, February 13 following a Community Matters collection held at the supermarket in November last year.
This money will go towards helping St Albans residents and Waitling View School, which Demand has been helping for more than 20 years.
Denise Gillies, from Demand, thanked staff and customers at the supermarket.
She said: "It is great that we are raising our profile.
"It is surprising how many people are out there that don't know about us, but could do with our help. So the prominence of being in a local supermarkets is great for us."
Only this week Demand delivered a modified chair to 10-year-old Stephen Aghanti of Lady's Grove.
Stephen has brittle bone disease and needs to be pushed into the table by his parents as he cannot reach the ground and it is unsafe for his chair to be permanently on wheels.
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Twelve years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I elected to have a lumpectomy, but after extensive research declined the prescribed radiation and chemotherapy because those treatments would further compromise my obviously overwhelmed immune system. Instead, I did everything natural I could find to cleanse my body of toxins and build up my immune system so that I would not get cancer again. I am thankful for the wake-up call cancer gave me to change my life and I am very grateful to Bloomingfoods for helping me save my life and regain my health. I no longer fear cancer and I am healthier in middle age than I have ever been.
The co-op provided me with a diverse and abundant selection of delicious organic fruits and vegetables, organic dairy products, nuts, seeds, oils, quality prepared foods, vitamins, homeopathic remedies, and non-toxic cleaning and body care supplies long before the chains realized there was money to be made in organics. Even now, with the subsequent growth in organic availability, when I travel to other towns, it is rare to find a store that can compete with our local co-op for quality and organic abundance.
It has always been a joy to shop at the co-op because the staff is so knowledgeable and helpful. Everyone seems to be in a good mood working and shopping there. I love to run into friends and it happens quite often because I grocery shop almost exclusively at Bloomingfoods. We usually hug. Now that I think of it, I'm never hugging anyone in chain stores. I appreciate also how the co-op contributes to the Bloomington community by supporting local non-profits. It feels good to shop Bloomingfoods physically and morally. And we own it!
I keep a postcard propped against my monitor on my desk at home. On it a young boy walks toward a luminous full moon on a tightrope stretched mid-air between a house roof and his own hands, dreamlike. It helps remind me of the improbable miracle of life and the power of the human spirit. How fortunate that the board and management of Bloomingfoods are willing to extend themselves to take the risk and effort of growth to expand the benefits of the co-op for the residents of downtown and near west side Bloomington. It will also be convenient for all of us not headed to the east side, to stop at the west side location. I am happy to loan the co-op funding to help make this dream a reality. It's the least I can do.
Thank you for giving me the chance to express my gratitude to all of you, the members, the board, the employees, and my fellow shoppers at Bloomingfoods for all the health and pleasure you have given me over the years. I have included a recipe for raw brownies that I hope you enjoy. Bon Appetit!
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The burglaries happened at three separate residences between 7:45 a.m. and 4 p.m., police said. Another home on the block was burglarized between Feb. 28 and March 10.
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Watch the game everybody

Enjoy this belated game thread for the U.S. Men's National Basketball Team vs. Puerto Rico in exhibition action. This is likely to be Andre Drummond's final playing time before facing final cuts. Will he make the team? Probably not. Will he have a dunk as awesome as this one? Don't put it past him.

The game is on ESPN2 and WatchESPN. Enjoy it live or watch a rebroadcast.

 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2014/8/22/6058433/usa-vs-puerto-rico-andre-drummond Sean_Corp 2014-08-22T11:32:25-04:00 2014-08-22T11:32:25-04:00 Ben Gordon selling his $4 million mansion in Oakland Township
The man had pretty impeccable taste judging from these photographs.

Ben Gordon has put his Oakland Township mansion up for sale and is asking for $4.18 million. The home was purchased in 2009 after Gordon signed a huge five-year, $55 million deal with the Detroit Pistons as a free agent.

Gordon was eventually traded in 2012 to the Charlotte Hornets (then known as the Bobcats) along with a future first-round pick (that became Doug McDermott Noah Vonleh). Gordon was signed by the Orlando Magic this offseason to a two-year, $9 million deal with a team option in year two.

You can say a lot about what went wrong for Gordon in Detroit, but it's hard not to admire his taste in housing. Here are a few more pics to make you wish you had $4 million burning a hole in your pocket.

All images courtesy of RealComp II Ltd, Michigan's largest Realtor-owned multiple listing service. You can view more pictures at Estately.com.

I am now going to pretend like I know what I'm talking about armed with only bored weekends with HGTV on in the background.

Front View

A beautifully understated landscape design hugs the semi-circle driveway with an inviting entrance. You can see the home is huge and secluded. A big plus for your corporate executive, musician or athlete on the go.

Basketball Court

This one might hurt the re-sale value a little bit. There are only so many potential buyers interested in an indoor basketball court. Perhaps Jodie Meeks is looking for a new place. Or maybe Andre Drummond wants to throw down some serious money ahead of his inevitable monster extension.

A beautiful court, yes, but it's like having a swimming pool but with even more limited niche appeal and annoying maintenance.

Kitchen

This is more like it. A beautiful open-floor concept with nice hardwood floors (not laminate) and bright, clean cabinets that open up the room while also allowing the granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances to shine. The huge L-shaped island is a big plus as is the separate stove and range.

Bathroom

Even more palatial is the master bathroom that has more counter space than my kitchen. Columns help focus the eye on the deep soaker Jacuzzi tub and the stylings are classic with some modern flourishes, including the lighting along the wall of mirrors and the elegant bowl sinks.

Here is more about the house from RealtyToday.com.

Boasting of a grey façade the house features French doors and windows, high ceilings and hardwood and marble flooring.

A driveway leads up to the entrance of the house, which opens into a double height foyer with a grand marble staircase right ahead.

There are formal living rooms, dining spaces, a modern kitchen with a breakfast bar and granite counter-tops. There is an office, a study, a sitting room, a recreation room, a gym, a media room, an indoor basketball and training room, a bar and many more amenities packed inside the luxury residence.

Outside, the home has a pool with spas, a kids' play area, and another basketball court. The property also offers an attached four-car garage.

 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2014/8/22/6056687/ben-gordon-selling-his-4-million-mansion-in-oakland-township Sean_Corp 2014-08-21T08:30:45-04:00 2014-08-21T08:30:45-04:00 Andre Drummond's alley-oop slam vs. Dominican Republic
Drummond scored 12 points in USA's rout of D.R.

Andre Drummond finally received some actual playing time as a member of Team USA and he made the most of it including the only highlight you need to see to understand the dominance of the U.S. in its 105-62 rout of the Dominican Republic.

Drummond played 16 minutes and scored 12 points with five rebounds a steal and a block. And that dunk.

UPDATE: More highlights!

You can watch Drummond's alley-oop slam in high definition slo-mo courtesy of the NBA's phantom cam. Drummond highlight comes in at around the 1:15 mark.
 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2014/8/21/6052489/andre-drummond-dunk-alley-oop-dominican-republic Sean_Corp 2014-08-20T19:13:06-04:00 2014-08-20T19:13:06-04:00 USA Basketball vs. Dominican Republic: Andre Drummond playing time watch
Game broadcast on NBA TV at 7 p.m.

The U.S. Men's National Basketball Team is facing off against the Dominican Republic on NBA TV starting at 7 p.m. In the team's previous contest, Detroit Pistons big man Andre Drummond didn't receive a minute of playing time despite the squad missing DeMarcus Cousins.

This thread is either to celebrate Andre Drummond finally seeing the floor or will become the official Mike Krzyzewski Hate Thread. Your move, Mikey.
 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2014/8/20/6051141/usa-basketball-vs-dominican-andre-drummond-watch Sean_Corp 2014-08-20T13:41:20-04:00 2014-08-20T13:41:20-04:00 Detroit Pistons' 2014 preseason schedule released
The Pistons will start and end their 7-game preseason slate at home.

The Detroit Pistons announced their preseason schedule today, opening with a pair of revenge games for their top two point guards: after opening things with a home game against D.J. Augustin's former Chicago Bulls teammates on Oct. 7, Brandon Jennings will have a chance to prove himself against his former Milwaukee Bucks teammates at home on Oct. 9.

After that, the Pistons go on the road for four games, including a trip to Stan Van Gundy's old stomping grounds in Orlando on Oct. 17. The Pistons will complete the preseason with a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 23. They'll have five days of rest before playing the games that actually count, starting with their regular-season opener on Oct. 29 at home against the Denver Nuggets.

TV and radio schedules for the preseason schedule have not yet been announced, but just to prepare you for frustration, traditionally not every preseason game is televised. Here's to hoping that's not the case this year.

See the Detroit Pistons' complete regular season schedule here, and the rest of the preseason schedule below. If you're trying to do the math in your head, that's 47 days until Detroit basketball is back.

 DATE	 OPPONENT	 LOCATION	 TIME (ET)

 October 7	 Chicago Bulls	 The Palace of Auburn Hills	 7:30 p.m.

 October 9	 Milwaukee Bucks	 The Palace of Auburn Hills	 7:30 p.m.

 October 12	 at Washington Wizards	 Verizon Center	 1:00 p.m.

 October 15	 at Charlotte Hornets	 Time Warner Arena	 11:00 a.m.

 October 17	 at Orlando Magic	 Amway Center	 7:00 p.m.

 October 18	 at Atlanta Hawks	 Philips Arena	 7:30 p.m.

 October 23	 Philadelphia 76ers	 The Palace of Auburn Hills	 7:30 p.m.

 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2014/8/20/6049633/preseason-schedule-detroit-pistons-2014 Matt Watson 2014-08-18T16:15:20-04:00 2014-08-18T16:15:20-04:00 Pistons officially sign Cartier Martin, Aaron Gray
Both players agreed to deals early in free agency period.

The Detroit Pistons announced the signing of forward Cartier Martin and center Aaron Gray today. Both players are expected to be reserves, and president of basketball operations targeted both relatively early in free agency as he attempted to bolster the depth on the team.

Terms of the contracts were not disclosed, but it has previously been reported that Martin was signing for two years with a player option in his second year.

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Martin played more than 800 minutes with the Atlanta Hawks last season, and is expected to help shore up the team's 3-point shooting. He shot 39 percent from deep last season on 151 attempts with the Hawks and on a short stint with the Chicago Bulls.

For the season, Martin averaged 5.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.5 steals in 14.7 minutes per game. In a unique move, Martin was signed on the first day of free agency even though the agreement reportedly called for him to make only a league-minimum salary.

Gray, meanwhile, was limited to just 355 minutes with the Toronto Raptors and Sacramento Kings last season. It is expected that he will be an insurance policy as a true center measuring at 7 feet and a beefy 270 pounds. Gray attempted only 61 shots all of last season but he brings size and fouls and is expected to sit behind starter Andre Drummond and (assuming he comes back) Greg Monroe at center.

For the season, Gray averaged 1.8 points, 3 rebounds and 0.2 block in 9.6 minutes per game. Gray is believed to have signed a multi-year deal with a team option in year two.

Read the official release announcing the signings.

Lastly, the team agreed to sign these two players more than a month ago and there could be many reasons why they have decided to make those signings official right now. Could it involve the resolution of the Greg Monroe drama? I have no idea. But maybe. Check Twitter early. Check Twitter often.
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Even with his remarkable strides last year, Drummond is positioned to take even more steps forward in his third NBA season. Let's break down what to look for.

A couple of weeks ago, Matt Moore of CBS Sports dove into the game tape to watch 700 plays by Brandon Jennings. This inspired me with the thought to do something similar, but less akin to self-flagellation: watch nearly every Andre Drummond field-goal attempt in his career.

I used the videos on NBA Stats, which is just an incredible free resource. It was easily the most fun thing I've done involving watching basketball in the past seven years. And in a summer filled with waiting for a resolution in Greg Monroe's free agency situation and Josh Smith trade rumors, focusing on Drummond's immense potential was a breath of fresh air.

The exercise brought to light a number of interesting observations. But two keys:

There are plenty of opportunities to get Drummond more touches, though not through post-ups.

Drummond is the motherlode of a gold pocket that could be mined with a leaf blower.

Drummond was an afterthought in the offense last year. There are plenty of figures in Drummond's Basketball Reference page that points to this fact, but it became even clearer after looking at the video.

While he saw a slight uptick in his field-goal attempts per minute, much of that came from his own doing as the percentage of his baskets that were assisted dropped from 62 percent to 57 percent. Seeing as how Drummond was in the midst of a breakout season and the team's most efficient player, ideally that number would have trended the other direction.

It's easy enough to see where the bulk of the unassisted shots came from, as Drummond had a prolific season on the offensive rebounds. He led the league with 440, 109 more than DeAndre Jordan had as the league's runner up.

NBA Stats offers a breakdown of each player's shot type, whether it was an alley-oop dunk, fadeaway jumper, running layup, etc. While this is terrific information, it's a bit too specific to immediately be able to make heads or tails of.

I sorted it out to three categories: one of plays that Drummond would have likely received assists from to create easy buckets like dunks and layups; skill plays such as hooks or jump shots; and one that would have came from offensive rebounds like tips or putbacks.

Maurice Cheeks and John Loyer were an incredible breed of incompetent.

From his rookie to sophomore season, his "easy shots" went from making up 65 percent of his attempts to 57 percent of his attempts. Meanwhile, his tips and putbacks went from 15 percent to a whopping 24 percent.

Taking these numbers from the box scores to the videos, it shows the story that Maurice Cheeks and John Loyer were an incredible breed of incompetent.

In Lawrence Frank's offense, the vast majority of Drummond's shot attempts came through the pick and roll. While we all remember the unstoppable Bynum and Drummond pairing, he was just as dangerous when he wasn't the roll man. With Stuckey or Bynum attacking the rim off the pick Drummond's man would often provide the weakside help, leaving him wide open for the easy basket.

Whether it was Moose, Drummond, or Charlie Villanueva setting the screen, it was almost too easy.

But the high screen and roll was where it was at. Much has been made of Bynum and Drummond's connection, but it was a thing of beauty - nearly impossible to defend. Thanks to Bynum's aggressive drives, he forced Drummond's man onto him. And Drummond routinely set fantastic picks while rolling with the guard on his hip and sticking with the roll until the end for wide open alley oops. You've seen the basic plenty of times:

While Bynum received more notoriety, Drummond also worked surprisingly well with Stuckey under Frank.

You can shut Drummond down on the high screen and roll, but that means that you've left a three-point threat wide open. Under Frank, the Pistons did a much better job of spacing things out so the ball-handler could dish off to Daye or Singler. But even when they stopped Drummond on the high pick and roll once, it caused enough commotion for the defense that they still weren't out of the woods:

Also with Greg Monroe as the key cog in the offense, things ran much more smoothly. There seemed to be little validation to the concern that the two suffered from a lack of spacing. Despite playing alongside each other only for 36 percent of Drummond's overall minutes for the season, Monroe still accounted for 18 percent of Drummond's assisted shots. Bynum and Rodney Stuckey accounted for the majority, combining for 60 percent.

Here's a great example of how difficult the pair was to defend, particularly off a screen and roll:

It's tough to find any rotation that Boston makes on that play that effectively covers both Moose and Drummond and doesn't leave a wing wide open for three.

Wasted opportunity last year

But last year, the pick and roll essentially disappeared in favor of an isolation and motion driven offense. When the players were committed to ball movement, this worked. They weren't often committed to ball movement, especially as the season progressed.

By the end of the year, Drummond was only touching the ball if he made it happen himself.

It didn't help that Drummond never seemed to develop the same chemistry with Brandon Jennings as he did with Bynum or even Stuckey. As a distributor, Jennings focused most of his attention on Monroe and Smith who accounted for nearly half of his assists. Drummond was closer to Kyle Singler on Jennings' list of priorities.

To illustrate the point, in the 1,899 minutes Jennings and Drummond played alongside each other, Jennings facilitated only 93 assists to Drummond -- or one every 20 minutes. In Bynum and Drummond's 633 minutes, Bynum facilitated 50 assists -- one every 12 minutes.

By the end of the year, Drummond was only touching the ball if he made it happen himself. It was a pretty incredible display of working his ass off for every single bucket. A sample:

Drummond did that about 187 times last season.

In the midst of a breakout season, Drummond's usage rate dropped.

In the midst of a breakout season, Drummond's usage rate dropped. I'm going to say that again: as the season progressed and Drummond was putting up 13 and 13 a night, racked up 30 points and 25 rebounds in the Rising Stars game, his usage rate dropped. From the All-Star break until April, his usage rate dropped from 16.6 percent to 15.6 percent.

As the season progressed, instead of looking for more ways to get Drummond involved, Cheeks and Loyer actually allowed him to become less involved in the offense and instead empowered their least efficient offensive players. They were truly awful head coaches.

So what should we be looking for next year under Stan Van Gundy?

We've heard a lot about the high pick and roll. D.J. Augustin in particular was singled out by Stan Van Gundy by saying, "He's one of the best high pick-and-roll players in the league." That's a real good thing.

Augustin as a three-point threat only adds an additional wrinkle that should make the play even more difficult to defend. Also noteworthy is that Augustin quickly developed a strong pick and roll connection with the Bulls' big men. Whether it was on a pop to Boozer, a cut to Noah, or either with Gibson, he showed the ability to create for each.

An interesting thing to watch will be how Augustin delivers to Drummond. He mostly sent the ball to his big men via the bounce pass, but Drummond seems to love the ball high.

But whether the pick and roll is starting high or low, initiated through a guard or forward, expect to see a lot of it this season.

There's also a tremendous potential for involvement from his fellow big men, whether it's Monroe or even that Smith fellow.

While Monroe's overall usage and passing numbers dropped as the offense shifted away from him as a facilitator, he was still able to hook up with Drummond relatively often. As a whole, either Smith or Monroe facilitated more than a quarter of Drummond's buckets -- and that was without a real offense. If Moose is able to return his passing numbers to his previous level and Smith is outlawed from poor shots (a much bigger if), Drummond stands to be an absolute terror on the weakside cuts.

Monroe and Drummond have always seemed relatively natural for these kinds of connections, particularly with Moose operating from the elbow:

But Smith and Drummond also worked early in the season as well, before these passes turned to forced/missed shots by Smith:

Both big men (and Smith especially) were also excellent with Drummond in transition opportunities.

It's easy to envision an element of the offense that focuses on Monroe or Smith attacking the rim, taking what the defense gives them. If no help comes, they can look for their shot -- and if it does, it means an easy dish to Dre.

And if the defense sags off to challenge either to take the mid-range jumper, it only means a passing lane opens up for a Drummond cut:

Also expect for Drummond's put-backs to remain an important part of his offense. These buckets earned him about three points per game last season, not even taking into account trips to the line.

Finisher, not a creator

But what should not play a role in the offense this year is the idea of Drummond as a back-to-the-basket player. The goal should be to facilitate touches for Drummond, not for him to create them himself.

He had some success with his hook shot, converting about 55 percent on them, but that's on a quite small sample -- and the goal should be to emphasize what he does extremely well, not what he does decently.

With Stan Van Gundy taking the reins for the Pistons, the natural comparison has been Dwight Howard. But Howard already had a usage rate over 22 percent when Van Gundy took over the Magic, eventually surging as high as 26 percent. Drummond's career high at this point is 17 percent.

Part of what helped Howard was his passing ability -- an area of Drummond's game that is pretty nonexistent at this point. He took a step backward as a passer last year. Granted, that's partly because of the terrible offense and how much traffic he had to deal with. Still, he finished with the third-lowest assist percentage in the league among regulars, behind only Bismack Biyombo and Chris Anderson.

That's an important point about the idea of a four out, one in system. In addition to not having the post skills to take advantage of the isolation, he also doesn't have the passing skills to pass out of trouble. And with his current strength as a finisher rather than a creator, a two in, three out system alongside a passing big man makes all the sense in the world.

Additionally if you're operating mostly out of a high pick and roll, surrounding Drummond with only shooters means that you're going to have all five players opening a set outside of the three point line. Instead of creating more space, the opposite is actually being accomplished.

In all likelihood, dumping the ball to Drummond and letting him go to work will only result in a drop in scoring efficiency and an increase in turnovers. And let's not even talk about him developing a jumper. According to NBA stats, Drummond shot only 8 of 66 on jump shots, good for a 12 percent field-goal percentage.

What Drummond does extremely well is run the pick and roll, both keeping the defender on his hip and staying with the play to its completion, filling the lane, timing cuts, and using his combination of explosive leaping ability and reliable hands to finish. These are the skills that the offense should be built around.

He'll almost certainly be flirting with 20 points per game to go along with his 13 rebounds

The important thing is that he doesn't need to put up shots in volume to post some fantastic numbers. Just implementing an offense that plays to his strength, it'd be a piece of cake to get him four or five more shots per game. If that happens, he'll almost certainly be flirting with 20 points per game to go along with his 13 rebounds. And that's with a rather modest shot attempt increase.

Last season he was already fourth in the league in wins produced, only two behind league leader Kevin Durant, despite being a forgotten man. Another significant jump this year could put him firmly in superstar territory.

For a guy who just turned 21, that's pretty damn good. Let's get there, then worry about expanding his game.

Since agreeing to take the Pistons job, Van Gundy has shined the spotlight on Drummond, which should, for the first time in his career, take full advantage of his tremendous talents. "The sky is the limit is a phrase" overused for prospects, but that's the case for Drummond this season.
 http://www.detroitbadboys.com/2014/8/18/6008063/andre-drummond-pistons-breakout-season Shinons* 2014-08-18T10:40:53-04:00 2014-08-18T10:40:53-04:00 Brandon Jennings trolls Twitter, hypes fake single release
Brandon Jennings took to Twitter to hype the release of his new single. But it doesn't exist. We hope.

During the dog days of August, even NBA players can get bored. And so Brandon Jennings sat Friday night with apparently nothing to do. And instead of going to the club to drop ... an unknown substance (maybe Ibuprofen!), he instead went on Twitter and started hyping up the release of his new single.

The only problem was that the single didn't exist. But that didn't stop his fans from getting excited. Many emojis were unleashed as people reacted to the news, mostly of the crying variety for some reason.

There is a long line of NBA players thinking that it's a great idea to give the world what it really needs ... a rap album. Previous attempts have claimed the likes of Kobe Bryant, Ron Artest, Chris Webber, Tony Parker and Allen Iverson.

Just so people understand the depths of hilariously bad mic skills we're talking about here, have a taste of Chris Webber's song "Gangster, Gangster" (featuring Kurupt) I highlight it because it is so painfully 90s in the best worst way, features a local guy in C. Webb and also because it takes 45 seconds and several bars from Kurupt before Webber even joins in on the fun.

So any and all future NBA players promises to drop a single ... will be met with skepticism to say the least.

Unfortunately, the only more horrifying than the promised Jennings single is Jennings' (or maybe one of his friends') Photoshop skills.

Dropping my single soon...
 — BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) August 16, 2014

Aug 18th my new single dropping. Get it on Itunes!!!! Shout out #WatchOutRecords pic.twitter.com/GHkIpEIKcz
 — BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) August 16, 2014

Be on the look out for my EP album dropping Sept 23rd. iTunes!!!#ImChoosingRecords #WatchOutRecords pic.twitter.com/VgSsGFbGNW
 — BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) August 16, 2014

He quickly dropped the charade and got to the "punchline." And while it didn't exactly elicit a belly laugh, it did allow me to breathe a huge sigh of relief.

Just drop this song for y'all... Link at the bottom http://t.co/KMEswjuSde pic.twitter.com/vJWfbLYk3O
 — BRANDON JENNINGS (@BrandonJennings) August 16, 2014

Here's to hoping to no album drops and much less embarrassment on and off the court for all Pistons players this season.

H/T to Hardwood Paroxysm.
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Verizon officials said the offering is different than those from other carriers such as AT&T since it brings its professional services consulting practice together with mobility management tools from Sybase for security and Quickcomm Software Solutions for expense management.
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The service consists of five modules that can be purchased separately: inventory and expense management; logistics; mobile device management; mobile security and application management. The first four modules roll out Sept. 30 in the U.S. and 19 European countries, with Asia Pacific launching later this year, Verizon said. The fifth, application management, will launch in 2010.
Cliff Cibelli, director of global management solutions for Verizon, said pricing will range from about $3 to $10 per smartphone or other mobile device per year, depending on how many of the modules are used. For example, a company with 10,000 mobile devices under management could spend up to $100,000 a year for the service.
With the Quickcomm tool, a company will be able to track mobile expenses electronically, with every department manager able to receive monthly reports on each worker's usage, including expensive items such as 411 calls, roaming and texting, Cibelli said.
In terms of security, using Sybase software, customers will be able to enforce PIN code access; create policies for locking down handsets and wiping data clean if a device is lost; encrypting devices and data cards used inside other devices; and delivering firewall and antivirus capabilities, Cibelli said. A mobile VPN will be introduced in 2010, he added.
Even though Verizon is a carrier, it will still provide all the new mobility services for multinational companies using scores of different carriers in countries globally. Cibelli said Verizon will be able to expand its business with the 4,500 professional services customers it now has; those customers use some 270,000 devices.
Being a service provider could give Verizon a market advantage, said Carrie MacGillivray, an analyst at IDC - even though the service appears be "on par, not groundbreaking" with the mobility management services from AT&T and systems integrators such as BT Global Services in the U.S., as well as IBM and Hewlett-Packard.
MacGillivray said it will be important for potential customers to compared the mobility management tools offered by Sybase and Quickcomm with the long-term professional services Verizon is offering. Customers will need to be careful to ask how their charges from Verizon are divided between the software tools, which give them tactical capabilities, and the professional services advice that will give them more strategic direction.
Customers considering the Verizon service need to start out slow, with a trial project that can be phased in over time.
MacGillivray said she just completed a research assessment of the mobility management market in the U.S., which remains in its early stages, with about 15 different companies vying for customers.
In 2008, she said the market totaled $185 million in revenues for all 15 players, with 2.4 million mobile devices under management. By 2013, the market will grow to $758 million, with 8.4 million devices under management, MacGillivray added.


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PORT HENRY — William Gerard Joyce Jr., 68, of Port Henry, died Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013, at the Elizabethtown Community Hospital in Elizabethtown, N.Y.
Bill was born June 24, 1944, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Elizabeth (Clogston) Joyce and William Gerard Joyce Sr. and moved to Port Henry in 1954. He attended St. Patricks Elementary School and graduated from Port Henry High School, Mount Assumption Institute, St. Michael's College and the University of Vermont. For many years, he owned and operated Nu-Way Laundry in Port Henry, retiring in 2002.
Through the years, Bill was an avid skier, golfer, sailor, avi ator and chef. He loved flying his Cessna around New Eng land and the Champlain Valley and sailing the waters of the British Virgin Islands. His culinary skills, acquired through his mother's teachings, were the envy of friends and family. The dinners he served were enjoyed by all.
William is survived by his life-companion, Gay Bush, of Port Henry; his sister Barbara Joyce-Dobson of Spartanburg, S.C.; a nephew, William Dobson, wife Kelly Cole and children Kate and Liam; a niece Kerry Reed, husband Burt Karson and children Tucker and Elizabeth; a niece Kristy Reed, husband John Pare and children Luke, Levi and Ira. He is also survived by Joy Gokey of Malone, Shae and Barry Leonard of Malone, Shasta and John Dailey of Moira, Scott and Nancy Bush of Averill Park, Dane and Tonya Bush of Vanceboro, N.C., Jerre White of Chateaugay and Jill and Gary Harrigan of Chateaugay.
He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Carol Reed. He was also predeceased by Gloria Rosen, David L. Bush and Beulah and David C. Bush.
Bill was blessed with friends who were exceptional in caring for him during his illness, his cousin, Dan Bryant and Kevin Flanagan, John Pare, Kristy Reed, Jerre White and Scott Bush.
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Nurses at 21 Kaiser Permanente hospitals in Northern California and the Central Valley -- including South San Jose -- plan to hold a one-day picket today in protest of what they allege is inadequate nurse staffing and patient care.
The picketing by the California Nurses Association, which represents about 17,000 nurses at Kaiser hospitals, is set to take place from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The nurses' union alleges that low staffing has become a chronic problem in some Kaiser emergency rooms and other hospital areas.
"It breaks my heart to see patients having to wait too long to receive care, or are not able to access care because of the high co-payments that Kaiser is charging for them," nurse practitioner Lauri Hoagland said.
Kaiser Permanente released a statement saying the hospitals will operate normally during the picketing, and that the union's claims "have little to do with facts."
The statement by Gay Westfall, senior vice president of Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Health Plan Northern California, said Kaiser's nurse staffing levels "comply with, and sometimes exceed, state-mandated staffing requirements at our hospitals."
Westfall said hospital officials have limited flexibility to realign staff under their current agreement with the union, so "we have a surplus of hospital RNs every day at certain medical centers and departments throughout the region -- and a need to supplement staffing in others."
Westfall said, "If CNA is willing to bargain earnestly with us, and with flexibility on our nurses' part, we believe we will be able to have a position for every nurse who wants one."
The hospitals where the pickets will take place include six sites in the East Bay, three in San Francisco and along the Peninsula, including South San Francisco, four in the North Bay and two in the South Bay.
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Picketing will occur on Dec. 19, from 2-6 p.m., at the following locations:
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San Francisco Medical Center, 2425 Geary Blvd.
South San Francisco Medical Center, 1200 El Camino Real
Redwood City Medical Center, 1150 Veterans Blvd.
South Bay
San Jose Medical Center, 250 Hospital Parkway
Santa Clara Medical Center, 700 Lawrence Expressway
Sacramento Area
Roseville Medical Center, 1600 Eureka Rd.
Sacramento Medical Center, 2025 Morse Ave.
South Sacramento Med Center, 6600 Bruceville Rd.
East Bay
Antioch Medical Center, 4501 Sand Creek Rd.
Fremont Medical Center, 39400 Paseo Padre Parkway
Hayward Medical Center, 27400 Hesperian Blvd.
Oakland Medical Center, 280 W MacArthur Blvd.
Richmond Medical Center, 901 Nevin Ave.
Walnut Creek Medical Center, 1425 South Main St.
North Bay/Solano County
Santa Rosa Medical Center, 401 Bicentennial Way
San Rafael Medical Center, 99 Montecillo Rd.
Vacaville Medical Center, 1 Quality Dr.
Vallejo Medical Center, 975 Sereno Dr.
Central Valley
Fresno Medical Center, 7300 North Fresno St.
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Published: Feb 04 2013 11:34:53 AM EST Updated On: Feb 04 2013 11:45:16 AM EST
The Berks County Sheriff's Department is hoping you know where to find Jason Crawford-Waples.
Warrants have been issued for Crawford-Waples, 30, for a probation violation and for possession of a controlled substance, officials said.
If you know his whereabouts, you can call the Berks County Sheriff's Department at 610-478-6390.
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51. Every inscription on a product, on its container or on its wrapping, or on a document or object supplied with it, including the directions for use and the warranty certificates, must be drafted in French. This rule applies also to menus and wine lists.
The French inscription may be accompanied with a translation or translations, but no inscription in another language may be given greater prominence than that in French.
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Sign and posters
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They may also be both in French and in another language provided that French is markedly predominant.
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Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
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17. (1) Everyone has the right to use English or French in any debates and other proceedings of Parliament
18. (1) The statutes, records and journals of Parliament shall be printed and published in English and French and both versions are equally authoritative
19. (1) Either English or French may be used by any person in, or any pleading in process issuing from any court established by Parliament
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DUNK CITY, Fla. – FGCU men's basketball head coach Joe Dooley continues to bolster an already high-scoring roster, adding Rice transfer Julian DeBose (Washington, D.C./St. John College HS/Rice), who averaged 10.4 points per game for the Owls in 2012-13. DeBose signed a grant-in aid on Monday and will have two years of eligibility with the Eagles after sitting out the 2013-14 season.
"We're excited about Julian joining our program. He's the type of student-athlete that's a great fit here at FGCU," said Dooley, who made the announcement of adding DeBose initially via video from his twitter account @FGCUCoachDooley. "Julian will make great contributions on and off the court during his time here. He's a high character kid that comes from a great high school and AAU program. Julian gives us another backcourt weapon and he'll fit in well with our tempo and style of play."
DeBose joins 6-foot-8 Tulane transfer Marc-Eddy Norelia (Orlando, Fla./Olympia HS/Tulane) as players signed by Dooley since taking over the reins of the program on April 22nd. Norelia will have three years of eligibility, but will also sit out the 2013-14 campaign with DeBose.
Starting all 31 games at Rice in 2012-13, DeBose (deh-BOHS) finished second on the team in scoring at 10.4 points per game – 8th among sophomores in Conference USA – and rebounding with 4.3 caroms per contest. DeBose reached double figures 19 times, including seven of the last nine, highlighted by a career-high 20 points that included eight rebounds and four steals. The 6-foot-4 Washington, D.C. product shot 44 percent from the floor and 37 percent (31-84) from three, while he led the team in rebounding nine times and assists on five occasions.
DeBose averaged 6.9 points and started 39 of 65 games at Rice after a breakout senior campaign at St. John College High School. Behind 17.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game, DeBose was named to the All-Metropolitan first team and to the All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference first team as a senior.
FGCU returns four starters from last year's team that posted three consecutive double-digit wins en route to the A-Sun title and automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament in just its second year of postseason eligibility. FGCU – who averaged an A-Sun-best 72.9 points per game – became the first No. 15 seed in NCAA Tournament history to advance to the Sweet 16 and the first team since the 1987 Florida squad to win its first two tournament games. The Eagles opened with a second round win over No. 2 seed Georgetown and followed with a win over No. 7 seed San Diego State in the third round to earn a trip to Dallas Cowboys Stadium for the South Region semifinals. FGCU finished with a program Division I record 26 wins (26-11), including a 15-1 mark at Alico Arena.
DeBose and Norelia join early signees Logan Hovey (Orlando, Fla./Paul J. Hagerty HS) and Jordan Neff (Kennesaw, Ga./North Cobb HS) as FGCU's incoming class. Both Hovey and Neff will be freshmen in the fall.
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MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WATE) - A retired Air Force sergeant found himself with an extra car payment, two months after a car dealer was supposed to have paid off his vehicle in a trade-in. To everyone's surprise, the Nissan dealer in Middlesboro, Kentucky closed its doors in early April, leaving no information behind about how customers can get in touch with management. One former customer tells 6 On Your Side he now owes an extra car payment, but doesn't have the vehicle. Ken Koke traded in his SUV at Epps Nissan two months ago for a 2011 Kia. He last saw his truck in March, when the dealership was last in full operation.When you peek inside the showroom these days, it looks like the sales people could be out to lunch. But there are no vehicles on the lot and the doors have been locked for more than a month. Koke's contract signed on March 3 was for the purchase of the Kia and trade-in of his SUV. "The deal was they were supposed to pay off the Tahoe. They were giving us $7,000 trade in allowance," he said.Koke said in late March he got a call from his loan company saying he still owed money on the Tahoe. He said he immediately got on the phone to Epps. "I called them up to find out why the Tahoe had not been paid off. They said they were running behind," he said.But the payoff never happened. By early April, the local newspaper reported the dealership was closed. "So now I have three vehicle payments, but only two vehicles in my possession," Koke said.The license for Epps Motors is still active according to the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Commission.
The commission's director tells 6 On Your Side they've received no notification yet from the owner that the dealership is closed, but they're doing no business in the area.
"I went to the district attorney at Bell County and he told me it is a civil case, to go get a lawyer," Koke said.We caught up with Dale Epperson at the lot in Middlesboro.Not eager to talk and while he did not give details, Epperson did say he would not be back in business.
We then introduced him to Ken Koke, who asked Epperson whether his vehicle would be paid off."Yes," Epperson said. "Hopefully within the next 30 days."But Koke said Epperson told him in March that the payoff transaction would be completed by the end of April.
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Joi Ito posted a video clip that has been making the rounds. It is thermal-imaging footage shot on December 1st from a U.S. Apache attack helicopter engaging Iraqis, who were attempting to launch a Stinger missile at the Apache. The Apache responds with force.
Snopes has a posting on the video (they've left it "undetermined," even though ABC News has confirmed its authenticity), which includes additional links to download it. One of Ito's readers posted an excellent comment–that the continued shooting of a man, after he has been wounded and incapacitated, is a violation of Article 3 of the Geneva Convention. What do you think Rumsfeld would say to that?
Don't watch the video if you are easily affected by disturbing images. I am, and I watched it anyway, mainly because my little brother was stationed in Iraq for several months when the war started, and I am now finding the war much more personalized. Fortunately, he came home safely, but the same can not be said for some of his friends.
This is what war is really about. I know that my readership is (statistically speaking) largely opposed to the war already, but images like this make more of an impact than any stories you hear on the news. In fact, every news network should be showing this clip, to remind people that the war is still going on and people are dying.


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It didn't win her a medal, but it was a historic day for Barton's Susan Dunklee. The biathlete had the best ever Olympic sprint finish for a U.S. Woman.A banner hanging over this Northeast Kingdom community says it all: Congratulations and best wishes to two of Barton's own -- Ida Sargent and Susan Dunklee. The Olympians are the talk of the town. "I think it is a tremendous sense of pride in the kids who have grown up here. Hannah Kearney from Norwich was on the podium again. It's impressive for such a small state," said Sen. John Rodgers (D-Essex/Orleans County).And a small lunch crowd at Parson's Corner, where locals gather to eat and talk, isn't afraid to let the world know. Not only was Dunklee's performance Sunday historic -- the best ever Olympic sprint finish for a U.S. Woman -- it was also centimeters away from a spot on the podium. "Just so, so close to being in contention for a medal. It was great," Sen. Rodgers said.Both Dunklee and Sargent spent their younger years here at Barton Academy. Math teacher Beth Quimby had both Olympians in her classroom. "They have very supportive families as well as the whole community. Their families always supported their interests and encouraged them to pursue their athletics and their academics," Quimby said.Current 5th graders at the school recently got a visit from the skiers before their big trip to Sochi -- not exactly an everyday occurrence. "Barton is such a small town and there is not a lot of stuff that happens here, but there is stuff happening now because there are Olympians," said Audrey Roessler. It's inspiration that has this 5th grader, and others playing along side of her, shooting for the stars. "It makes me feel like I could be like them," she said.A pair of skiers who don't even need to win a medal to make this region proud. So, what's in the water around these parts that seems to breed Olympians. "I think it is the long cold winters and a lot of people have tough skin around here," said David Rath with The Parson's Corner.Both athletes have more competitions ahead and this town will be supporting them every step of the way. Two small-town girls who are now making it big on the international stage.
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Roos returned to practice Friday with his sprained right knee and is listed as questionable for Sunday's showdown at Indianapolis.||||||| Munchak expects Roos to play against the Colts.
Roos (appendix) played Sunday against Chicago.||||||| His 119-game consecutive starts streak came to an end Oct. 28 against the Indianapolis Colts.
Roos had surgery Monday morning to remove his appendix, and coach Mike Munchak says they will have to wait and see how quickly the tackle recovers before knowing if Roos will be available Sunday against Indianapolis.||||||| Roos was sore before a 35-34 win at Buffalo, and Munchak said the tackle was checked with no symptoms. Roos started his 119th consecutive game and made the return flight home with no apparent problems.
Roos told the Tennessee Titans he wanted to wrap up contract negotiations before the 2008 season started. Team officials obliged their left tackle, agreeing to a six-year, $43 million extension.||||||| The team confirmed the deal Saturday that makes Roos the third-highest paid left tackle in the NFL behind Orlando Pace and Walter Jones. His contract was set to expire after the 2008 season. The deal, originally reported in The Tennessean, includes $15 million in guaranteed money, including a $4 million roster bonus. The 6-foot-7, 315-pound Roos, who has started 48 consecutive games, could earn up to $1.5 million more from Pro Bowl berths.
Roos signed a four-year deal with the Titans in late July, a pact that could be worth nearly $2 million to the offensive tackle out of Eastern Washington. The 6-foot-7, 315-pounder gave up a signing bonus in order to shave a year off the end of the deal so that he would hit the free-agent market a year earlier. Roos was Tennessee's second-round draft pick this past April.||||||| Roos is expected to be in the mix for the starting duties at right tackle for the Titans in 2005. His primary competition in camp will come from Todd Williams, Jacob Bell and fellow rookie David Stewart.