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Sex trade fight focuses on East Rutherford ahead of 2014 Super Bowl
Indianapolis cracked down on human traffickers before it hosted the Super Bowl in 2012. In New Orleans this year, federal and local law enforcement scoured the city for pimps who set up shop to exploit minors.
Now, with 51 weeks to go before the Super Bowl arrives at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, authorities and legislators in New Jersey are moving to curtail any sex trade at an event that routinely generates more than 100,000 visitors.
While there is debate over whether the Super Bowl actually increases sex trade activity, multiple anti-trafficking efforts are under way, from proposed legislation to crackdowns on prostitution to a task force dedicated to ferreting out human trafficking.
What isn't disputed is that the big game provides an opportunity to raise awareness about human trafficking.
"What the Super Bowl does is draw attention to this issue," said Laura Murphy, who runs the New Orleans Human Trafficking Working Group, a coalition of Louisiana state and citizen organizers. "It may be that statistically we do not find a huge uptick in trafficking, but what we've definitely seen is a huge increase in awareness on the issue."
A 2011 study of the 2008, 2009 and 2011 Super Bowls conducted by the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women showed that predictions of between 10,000 and 100,000 sex workers descending on or being trafficked in the host cities never materialized. Law enforcement observed no increase in sex-work-related arrests in Phoenix, Tampa or Dallas during the respective events, the study stated.
Murphy, who is writing a book about human trafficking survivors, said: "We don't see any clear statistical evidence of trafficking" increases tied to large sporting events. "However, in cities like New Orleans and New York, we have major issues with trafficking every single day."
New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa has made combating human trafficking — which includes the illegal trade of people for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation — a priority of his office. While there were only 179 cases of sex and labor trafficking reported in the state between September 2005 and April 2012, the number of unreported crimes is thought to be much higher.
"We will be ready for the Super Bowl, but the bigger point is I want this to be a constant source of attention and resources," Chiesa said.
In July he issued a statewide directive aimed at bumping up and better coordinating investigations and prosecutions. Each county prosecutor's office was required to designate a detective and assistant prosecutor as liaisons to the state Division of Criminal Justice on trafficking cases.
Extensive in-person and Internet training for law enforcement officials has begun, Chiesa said, along with the re-creation of a human trafficking task force and the assignment of a prosecutor to lead a stand-alone unit within the Division of Criminal Justice.
And in preparation for the Super Bowl, Chiesa's office has been in contact with Louisiana and Indiana officials to learn how they tackled trafficking and security.
In the Legislature, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle, D-Englewood, has introduced a bill that would establish a $25,000 fine for anyone convicted of a crime associated with trafficking, including those who recruit, finance or allow it to occur on their property. The bill has bipartisan support.
"We welcome the Super Bowl and the fans who will come to our great state to enjoy the game and experience all that New Jersey has to offer," Huttle said in a press release. "But we will not allow this event to generate human exploitation."
That could prove difficult.
Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said that in the weeks leading up to the Feb. 2 game, several hundred thousand people will be "camped out in southern Bergen County, northern Essex County and northern Hudson and Passaic."
"Based upon that and based upon the experience of law enforcement, it's expected that wherever there are a lot of people, business associated with the pleasure of people will follow."
Molinelli anticipates that his office will conduct sweeps before the event.
Because there will be more massage parlors and prostitution available, there is a greater likelihood of instances of human trafficking, he said.
He also said he believed there will be a rise in the amount of outcall and escort services. Area motels will be advised to be on the lookout for those types of cases, he said.
The pattern is similar wherever a Super Bowl is held.
When the 2012 game between the Giants and New England Patriots was played in Indianapolis, state officials used it as an opportunity to beef up training and raise awareness, said Abigail Kuzma, director of consumer protection at the Indiana Attorney General's Office.
Legislators there fast-tracked a bill that made it easier for prosecutors to convict anyone who sold children into sex slavery, by no longer having to prove force or threat of force.
A total of 3,300 Indiana law enforcement members, judges, first responders, hotel clerks and cabbies were trained in human trafficking. Some 40,000 bars of soap stamped with a human trafficking hotline number were distributed to 200 area hotels through a program designed by a former trafficking victim. Anti-trafficking experts assisted local officers to track perpetrators and recover victims.
The result? There were 68 arrests for commercial sex offenses; two of those were confirmed human trafficking cases while another two are being investigated as such, Kuzma said.
Similar initiatives were taken in New Orleans, where the Baltimore Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers two Sundays ago.
The district attorney's office in New Orleans trained law enforcement how to recognize, investigate and prosecute human trafficking cases. Restaurant workers and emergency responders also were educated.
In the week leading up to and through the Super Bowl, a task force of federal, state, county and local law enforcement officials focused on rescuing women and children in trafficking situations, said Trooper Melissa Matey, a public information officer for the Louisiana State Police.
That resulted in 85 prostitution-related arrests in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, with three arrests for human trafficking, she said.
Five victims were recovered — two of whom were underage and had been trafficked from Oklahoma, Matey said.
Matey said she wasn't surprised by the low number of trafficking arrests.
"Human trafficking is a crime that's difficult to investigate because of the nature of it," she said. "They are extremely cautious in who they deal with and the way they advertise. But the way the state police looks at it, no matter how many agencies are put into this type of task force, one rescue is worth every man hour that is spent."
Posters listing the human trafficking hotline number also blanketed the French Quarter before the game, Murphy said. Soap with the hotline was distributed to area hotels.
The key point, though, was to continue educating people in the city once the Super Bowl was over, Murphy said.
"The Super Bowl is a blip in a long trajectory flow of trafficking in and out of this city," she said.
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13 protesters were arrested on Black Friday outside the Walmart in Secaucus, New Jersey.
The "Secaucus 13", as they are being called, were part of a group of 200 protesters who gathered on Black Friday to fight against what they say is the inequality of the Walmart family.
One of the people arrested, Bill Perry said that Walmart wants cheap labor. "They want obedient wage slaves. They want people that will never raise any trouble about conditions, pay, the lack of pensions, the lack of health care, and they are most afraid of grievance procedures that unions put in place to mediate problems," he said.
This group thinks the Walden's are a little greedy, that they can allow their employees to do "collective bargaining for better treatment." They say that WalMart workers are struggling for a living wage and dignity.
The average Walmart worker makes $7.50 an hour and even working full time they have to rely on subsidies like food stamps to survive.
To make it worse, Perry says the heirs of the Walton Empire are America's richest family, worth more than $100 billion.
The "Secaucus 13" were arrested and held in the police station break room before being released shortly after. They are being charged with an extra fine of $256 each, which one of the main organizers United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Union will pay.
"The paper is a basic summons, I understand the mayor is going to fine us, I don't know what kind of sway the Mayor has with the Municipal Court, he probably has a lot, the basic charge is obstruction of a highway or a public space," Perry said.
The union worked with the local police to insure that the protest would be peaceful, and the police were extremely reasonable, even after the "Secaucus 13" were taken to jail. Perry confirms that they were just handcuffed to chairs in the break room and they never saw a cell.
Walmart responded to the protest by saying, that by law workers have the rights to organize if they want.
A Walmart spokesperson went on to say that the average national wage at their stores is in fact $12.81 and in New Jersey it's even higher at $13.81.
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Looks like Anna is the one who knocks?
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The Science Fair Project To End All Science Fairs
I sort of remember liking the science fair when I was a kid, probably because it gave me the chance to make the standard baking soda volcano and then drown G.I. Joes in it after I got home. However, I'm fairly certain my parents hated any school project I had, and the science fair was the grandaddy of them all.
A+ for the Redditor who submitted this gem for Susan M.'s science project. Their child probably didn't make honor role, but the Internet is that much better because of it. I expect to see these findings in next month's American Journal of Science.
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The New York Giants continue their measured timeline for bringing back wide receiver Hakeem Nicks as they slowly increase his practice workload. Nicks sat out Wednesday practice but was upgraded to limited participation on Thursday. Limited participation can vary, but often it means a player takes part in individual drills but sits out the team portion of the workout.
The key now for Nicks is to see if he gets upgraded to full participation on Friday. If he is limited for a second straight day, it would be tough to see him play. At worst he is likely a game-time decision against the 49ers. It is a 4:15pm ET start in San Francisco so you need to make sure you can adjust accordingly. Last week, the Giants declared him out early enough for appropriate lineup adjustments. This week might not be so smooth.
If Nicks is playing he is worth starting against a secondary that has been solid but made enough mistakes to justify starting receivers against them (unlike their rush defense against running backs). If Nicks sits, Victor Cruz is likely the biggest beneficiary.
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The Cape Ann Seafood Exchange handled 82,900 pounds of fish Wednesday.
Top species landed and average prices were:
Medium and small pollock: 41,100 pounds (86 cents)
Scrod haddock: 12,000 pounds ($2.47)
Large pollock: 7,600 pounds ($1.49)
Large hake: 3,400 pounds ($1.45)
Market cod: 3,000 pounds ($3.31)
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The Buyers And Sellers Exchange (BASE), an electronic auctioning company that sells landings at owner Whaling City Seafood Display Auction in New Bedford, Boston's Whaling City Auction, and Gloucester's Whaling City Auction, handled 55,600 pounds of fish and 96,800 pounds of scallops Friday.
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A number of activities in the town of Red Lodge will mark this year's Founder's Day.
According to records, Red Lodge opened its post office in 1884, and began shipping coal in 1889. The town will celebrate its heritage with a number of events, from historical tours to kayak races.
In the midst of the celebrations, the town's famed musical festival is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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LONDONDERRY — Local artist Debbie Curtin is displaying some of her artwork at Leach Library throughout the month.
Last week, Curtin installed some of her pieces at the library.
The work on exhibit reflects some of the mural work Curtin has been doing for the past six years.
She uses latex house paint by the quart for large pieces, which are created on plywood.
"I don't have to worry about framing and glass and even hanging wires," Curtin said of her larger work. "It's great."


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Chicago Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano's three-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals reliever Kyle McClellan in the top of the eighth inning snapped a 1-1 tie and delivered a big blow to the Cardinals' Wild Card hopes.
The Cardinals opened the scoring in the bottom of the second inning when left fielder Skip Schumaker scored on a sacrifice by starting pitcher Chris Carpenter. That lead remained in place until Cubs first baseman Carlos Pena doubled home Darwin Barney in the top of the sixth.
Carpenter, who had was 2-0 with a 1.50 E.R.A. over his last three starts, a span in which the 36-year-old agreed to a two-year, $21 million contract extension, surrendered five hits, walked two and struck out five over seven innings before turning the game over to the bullpen.
Barney led off the top of the eighth with a triple to right center. McClellan got Bryan LaHair to ground out to first base, which led to an intentional walk of Pena and Soriano taking a 2-0 pitch from McClellan out of the park. The Cubs added an insurance run on an RBI single by Starlin Castro in the top of the ninth, while Cubs closer nailed the door shut with a 1-2-3 bottom of the ninth to preserve the win.
With the loss, the Cardinals fell three games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League Wild Card race. The Braves jumped on Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg, scoring three runs in the top of the first in their 7-4 win on Friday night.


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The idea that the police are responsible for the fatal crash that killed John Haver points to a much deeper problem. Marqevius Deandre Hood had many chances to stop running from the police before he ever got to the bridge at the bypass. He had plenty of time to think and decide his course of action. He made a conscious decision to disregard the law.
This is in regard to an article, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?" on page 1B in the Aug. 22 edition of The Lancaster News.
The National Geographic Scientists got it wrong again. Reptiles do not lay bird eggs, they never have and never will.
However, reptiles may eat bird eggs and the birds too, but they cannot lay bird eggs.
The National Geographic scientists have no credible evidence of reptile to bird evolution.
Finally, she had a reason to get off the sofa. Depression, fears, anxiety and the stress of life were too much for her. But with the help from folks at the Learning Institute for Tomorrow, Nina Hordych is off the sofa.
Hordych credits LIFT for helping her see there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
She shared her thoughts in a testimonial on LIFT's Web site, learninginstitutefortomorrow.org. Others gave similar testimonials.
On Aug 20, one of the kindest men I ever knew was killed. John Haver was 68 years old and had decided to ride his motorcycle to get some ice cream.
He was lawfully riding on S.C. 903 when he was hit from behind by a man who did not have a driver's license and was speeding.
When this criminal hit John from behind, the motorcycle was dragged about 100 yards. Then, the criminal abandoned his car to run and hide from the police.
When I first learned about this, I was saddened that such a good and gentle man was killed so recklessly and criminally.
I betcha just about everybody agrees that we need to renovate the Lancaster County Courthouse and build a new one sufficient to meet our needs for today and into the future.
Now, it seems that more issues are coming up. Judge Brooks Goldsmith had to make us start protecting our county buildings. Yes, they are county buildings, but those mentioned are located within the city limits of Lancaster.
The burden of protection should be shared by city and county law enforcement agencies.
I grew up as a hunter and especially a dove hunter in Lancaster as a result of my father's enthusiasm for the sport. He and I spent many years together on hot opening days of dove seasons sitting in a field listening to Clemson football and waiting for the birds.
Schools in Lancaster County are closed Monday. And it is a holiday for most of us in the work force. The attachment we have to Labor Day is the extra day off. It also signifies the end of summer.
It's no secret that times are hard in our community. Unemployment has been in double digits for a long time and Lancaster County is now ranked ninth in the state in unemployment.
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John L. Wills, president and one of the founders of Jasper-based RPS, said he would have never expected that kind of growth in the company's early days.
"Most of our success can be directly related to the support we've received from the community over the last 25 years," Wills said. "The people of Walker County have always been there for us, and we appreciate that."
Phillip Windham, who along with Wills and David Waid are stakeholders in RPS, also thanked residents of Walker County for the company's success.
"Being in business 25 years is a proud accomplishment for us, and we hope this is special to all of Walker County," he said. "Walker County has been good to us. This is where we live. We are a part of this county and will always be a part of this county."
After serving only Walker County until 1994, Wills said the company expanded to other areas by adding service to Jefferson County. Since that first expansion, RPS has grown to serve a total of nine counties across central Alabama. Wills said demand for its service has been the driving force behind the company's growth.
"All these areas have always approached us," he said. "They know us by our reputation. They know what kind of service we provide."
The group's main office and dispatch center remains in Jasper. Last year, the company's dispatch center received 67,658 calls. In Walker County, RPS averages around 27 dispatched calls per day. Lee Wills, RPS manager, said the amount of calls and the quality of service would not be possibly without the dedication of the employees at RPS.
"We have the best bunch of employees," he said. "Without them, and their hard work, we could not do what we do."
John Wills said the company is structured from a paramedic's point of view.
"Many ambulance companies are ran as only a business operation," he said. "All three of our owners are paramedics. We provide medical service first, and then we worry about the business side of things."
Lee Wills said the RPS main office in Jasper also includes a full service center that keeps the company's fleet of ambulances rolling throughout those nine counties.
"We realized as we grew that we needed our own garage," he said. "It wouldn't be cost efficient to send the vehicles out for maintenance. Our vehicles are very important to what we do. This way, we can make sure everything gets done to them, and it gets done in the time that we need it to be done."
John Wills said RPS has not been closed since it opened in 1987.
"A lot of companies are in business for 25 years, but there aren't many at all that can say they haven't been closed at all in 25 years," he said. "We've been open every second since July 1987."
Along with being open for business continuously, the services RPS provides can be needed at any time.
"When someone calls on Monday, we can't tell them that we won't be out there until Wednesday — we have to go when the call comes in," John Wills said. "If we don't get to a call right away bad things can happen."
While RPS didn't have to close, the operation was slowed by last year's tornadoes. Lee Wills said several employees suffered damage to their homes, but they came in to help others.
"Our employees were throughout central Alabama on April 27 and the days that followed," he said. "It took a lot from our employees to do that, but it's something they wanted to do. They knew they could help their neighbors, and that is what they did."
John Wills said it has been an honor to be a part of the RPS team for 25 years.
"Our role at Regional Paramedical Services has been to provide the highest quality emergency care and transportation," he said. "It's been an honor and a privilege to be a part of this team."


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News about cooking, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
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Aug. 29, 2014
Sam Kass, first family's personal chef, has one of the highest public profiles of anyone in the East Wing and a window into the zealously guarded space and tastes of the Obama White House; he cooks for Obamas five nights a week and is point man and public face of Michelle Obama's Let's Move! fitness program. MORE
Aug. 27, 2014
John Willoughby describes his affection for green bell peppers; offers recipe for olive oil poached cod with green pepper puree. MORE
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) - The last time Tennessee football had an interim head coach was in 1992.
Phillip Fulmer turned that into an audition and a year later he got the job on a full-time basis.
On Monday, Chaney said he wasn't treating Saturday's game against Kentucky as any kind of audition. He just wants the Vols to win.
He's been coaching college football teams for nearly thirty years. But last Saturday at Neyland Stadium, Jim Chaney was thrust into something he's never faced before.
"I've been around football a long time. I think I understand the role, but until you do it you have no idea. I have no idea what a head coach does. Never done it before," he said.
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This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath plus loft townhome (end unit) is a great getaway all-year round. Located just at the top of the mountain, the slopes are a quick two minute walk away (or ski if snow permits). Then take a ride down and grab your ticket - or take the free shuttle bus which stops directly at the unit and cruise on down. The unit can accomodate two complete families with it's two bedrooms for the couples, each with cable TV. Two kids can take the one bedroom with twin beds, and two others can take the pull-out sofa in the loft.
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Wood burning fireplace with firewood provided. Full kitchen includes all major appliances and utensils/cookware, dining room, master bedroom with king bed and private bath. Second bedroom contains a queen bed, third with two twins. Very nice deck with patio furniture and grill, nestled in the wooded backdrop for privacy. End unit.
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Letter: Republicans aren't any more polite
Re: 'Kids should be off-limits to comic' (Metro, June 25) Letter writer John Fox wrote about an imagined "uproar" that […]
Republicans risk getting 'burned' on Benghazi issue: Senator
Any attempt to embarrass the Obama administration over the deadly 2012 attack in Benghazi could backfire in the mid-term elections, a Republican U.S. senator warned.
Republicans drop support for rancher after racist comments
Cliven Bundy, who's fighting the federal government over grazing rights, is losing support after his racist comments were published in the New York Times.
Supreme Court strikes down campaign donation limit
The ruling expands the amount donors can give to candidates and political parties in federal elections.
From ball-buster to filibuster: Iowa senate candidate boasts of castration skills
America needs a senator who knows how to castrate a pig. That's what Joni Ernst, a Republican senate candidate from Iowa, thinks, at least.
Republican contender enters race for Green's former City Council seat
At the Mill Creek Tavern in West Philadephia, local Republican committeeman J. Matthew Wolfe pledged to "bring a different perspective to City Council" if elected to former councilman Bill Green's seat, which will on the ballot in a May 20 special election.
One-third of Americans reject evolution, poll shows
One-third of Americans reject the idea of evolution and Republicans have grown more skeptical about it, according to a poll released on Monday.
Democrats see benefits from Obama's long-shot minimum wage push
Obama's push to raise the minimum wage will likely fail due to stiff Republican opposition, but analysts say the issue could help Democratic candidates.
Letters: GOP needs a new platform
Re: 'Obama not a very good boss' (Metro, Dec. 3) If you think Obama made the world "less safe, drove […]
Letter: A question of fundamentals
Re: 'Parties don't disagree on civil rights' (Metro, Nov. 27) Letter writer Darrell Hartwick mentions that the Democratic and Republican […]


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Here are some whispers we've been hearing from around the NFL:
• The Vikings continue to hope that the Ryan Tannehill buzz keeps flowing. After his strong pro-day effort, there is more buzz about teams having to trade up ahead of the Browns at No. 4 to get the athletic-but-green quarterback. The Vikings will be all ears — they would love to slide down a handful of spots, pick up additional picks and still get a top-rated player. It would be the ideal situation in their minds.
• After giving SS Tyvon Branch the franchise tag earlier in the offseason, a source said the Raiders are looking to work out a long-term deal with the playmaking defender. We hear that new GM Reggie McKenzie is hopeful he can extend Branch, whose play has improved each of his four NFL seasons, with a long-term deal at some point this offseason. A new deal also would provide some cap relief to the Raiders, who are currently set to pay Branch $6.2 million for the 2012 season.
• Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel said he was pleased with the way his team addressed needs in free agency, giving Kansas City the ability to go in several directions come draft time. When asked at the annual NFL meeting what the Chiefs might focus on in the draft, Crennel said, "You can never have enough speed on your team, enough pass rushers on your team. We're always looking for corners, we're always looking for pass rushers, we're always looking for speed receivers."
• If you think 49ers QB Alex Smith is now living on "Easy Street" after finally signing a three-year deal that could be worth up to $33 million, think again. It turns out daily team observers have discovered that the Niners have a fairly easy-to-reach out clause in Smith's contract after the 2012 campaign, and that a major portion of the agreement only will be paid if Smith is on the roster after April 1, 2013.
• Greatly overshadowed by the Niners' signing of RB Brandon Jacobs is the recent addition of ex-Raiders RB Rock Cartwright, who figures to offer just as much, if not more, to the backfield as the lumbering (6-4. 264 pounds) ex-Giant. "He was brought in to be a more athletic Blake Costanzo (a free agent who signed with the Bears)," one daily team observer said of Cartwright. "But in addition to replacing Costanzo on special teams, he gives some extra value as a potential playmaking fullback."
• We hear it would not be a shock if one of the key contributors to the "collective effort" Rams head coach Jeff Fisher envisions to replace suspended defensive coordinator Gregg Williams is Williams' son, Blake, the team's new LB coach. Word is Blake Williams has as good an understanding of his father's defensive scheme from an X's and O's standpoint as anybody on the team besides Fisher.
• Rams head coach Jeff Fisher revealed at the annual NFL meeting that the high ankle sprain that greatly limited QB Sam Bradford in 2011 did not totally heal until two months into the offseason.
• The consensus in the desert is that the back end of the Cardinals' WR corps as it now stands is marginal at best, with Stephen Williams, who will be entering his third season, probably having an edge over the likes of DeMarco Sampson and Jaymar Johnson. "Williams has looked great the past two preseasons," one team source said. "But the problem is that he plays the same position as Larry Fitzgerald and does not play special teams, which makes it difficult to activate him as the No. 4 or No. 5 guy. He's also not real physical."
• Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said at the annual NFL meeting that 2011 third-round RB Alex Green is well ahead of schedule in his recovery from the torn ACL that cut his rookie campaign short in Week Seven. McCarthy also said that 2011 first-round OT Derek Sherrod, who also suffered a season-ending injury (broken right leg), has been conscientiously rehabbing on a daily basis at the Packers' facilities.
• We hear that three other teams besides the Cowboys — the Packers and Eagles from the NFC and the Steelers from the AFC — were also in the running to open up the 2012 NFL season against the defending Super Bowl-champion Giants.
• We hear the Eagles and RB LeSean McCoy continue to talk contract extension. The idea is to get some insurance for him this season, possibly with another running back coming through the draft, and get him signed long term. There is optimism from both sides, sources tell us, that it will happen sometime before the start of the season.
• The good news for the Redskins is that ORT Jammal Brown, who has been taking yoga classes to help his injured hip, expects to be able to fully participate in OTAs. The team also feels very good about the progress of WR Leonard Hankerson (hip), who is eyeing a June return to the field, and TE Chris Cooley, who is coming back from a knee injury.
• We hear the Falcons have a firm belief that the hiring of Pat Hill, who is back in the NFL after 15 seasons as the head coach at Fresno State, is a very strong addition to their coaching staff. Their confidence in Hill, who replaced Paul Boudreau as offensive-line coach, has played a part in Atlanta's decision-making process when it comes to O-line personnel. The team still could address the position in the draft, but the Falcons have yet to invest major resources into upgrading the offensive line in free agency, and likely will not do so.
• While the Panthers and TE Jeremy Shockey's representative will stay in touch and remain open to having Shockey re-sign with Carolina, we hear the team is very comfortable with the collection of tight ends it has under contract. With two pass-catching tight ends — Greg Olsen and Gary Barnidge — and a blocking specialist — Ben Hartsock — in the fold, the Panthers appear to view Shockey as a luxury they can afford to go without if he doesn't want to play at their price.
• Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin expects RB Rashard Mendenhall (torn ACL) to play at some point in 2012. "I am not looking at it from a totality of the season standpoint," Tomlin said at the annual NFL meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., according to the club. "I think it is prudent to say he might not be ready at the start (of the season). We might have some options there in terms of addressing that, whether it's the PUP list or otherwise. At some point, he is going to be ready to play, and when he is, he is going to be an asset to us.''
• New Browns DE Frostee Rucker played his first six seasons in Cincinnati, giving Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis a unique perspective on how Cleveland's new starting right defensive end has developed since entering the NFL. "Frostee is probably one of the guys that has transformed himself physically and mentally," Lewis said at the annual NFL meeting, according to Bengals.com. "Since he came out of USC he really has done an outstanding job and a guy that is huge in the community, doing a great job as a football player and became a leader on the team."
• Speaking at the annual NFL meeting, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis did not close the door on UFA WR Jerome Simpson returning to the club, but the uncertainty about Simpson's short-term NFL future is an issue, what with Simpson pleading guilty to a drug charge in Kentucky in March. Simpson could serve prison time and face NFL discipline. The way we hear it, wideout is a position where a rookie could come in and start for Cincinnati, considering the uncertainty beyond A.J. Green on the depth chart at the outside WR spots.
• We heard following the 2011 season that the Patriots would draft not only one, but likely two receivers in April. However, with the additions of veterans Brandon Lloyd, Anthony Gonzalez and Donté Stallworth in free agency — and the restructuring of Chad Ochocinco's contract, which at least gets him to camp — wide receiver does not loom as a top priority anymore, especially compared to edge rusher and secondary. It is still believed, though, that the Patriots will draft a receiver. The team's track record of drafting receivers in recent years is very shaky, and Bill Belichick might not want to have a rookie take up a roster spot. However, adding a rookie receiver certainly would add to what will be an intriguing competition to be one of Tom Brady's targets in 2012.


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'Sustainability' bringing together beef industry
Sustainability is one topic that is bringing groups of people together. Recently the Beef Checkoff, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Nebraska Cattlemen and other came together for a two day workshop on sustainability.
Jacyln Wilson-Demel of the Wilson Ranch from Lakeside, Nebraska was one of the producers selected represent the cow-calf sector. In a interview with KNEB/Rural Radio Network, Demel says sustainability workshop brought together around 50 people representing the entire beef supply chain.
During the two day workshop, participants saw the entire supply chain from beginning in touring a cow-calf operation, feedlot to a packing plant as well touring the US Meat Animal Research Center. Throughout the workshop there were also several roundtable discussions.
Land management and conservation are among the top two priorities. In visiting with representatives from packing plants, grocery stores and fast food chains, they have concerns for drought, the rising cost of production due to decreasing cowherd numbers, loss of pastureland as well as the future of beef production.
The beef check off is funding a full chain life cycle assessment of the beef industry, focusing on sustainability. The two year study will be published in 2014. Demel sees this study as beneficial tool to the whole supply chain in gauging how the beef industry is doing in reducing its environmental foot print.
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Overview: The No. 19 pick has been spent on Pro Bowlers such a Titans FS Michael Griffin, but it also has been a spot where players who have never been effective, like QB Kyle Boller, come off the board. We found that the No. 19 pick, which is held by the Giants in this year's draft, has been a mixed bag over the past 10 years:
2010: Falcons select Missouri OLB Sean Weatherspoon
Weatherspoon started five games for the Falcons last season, including four of the first five, but was hampered by injuries midway through the season. He played mostly in nickel situations upon his return.
2009: Eagles select Missouri WR Jeremy Maclin
A surprise pick at the time, Maclin has turned into a perfect complement to WR DeSean Jackson. He is a standout No. 2 receiver who figures to finish somewhere between 800-1,000 receiving yards per season for years to come.
2008: Panthers select Pittsburgh OT Jeff Otah
A knee injury kept Otah off the field for the entire '10 season. He has proven to be an effective run blocker at right tackle but health will be a big factor moving forward.
2007: Titans select Texas FS Michael Griffin
Griffin already has been named to two Pro Bowls and figures to be a mainstay in the Titans' secondary. He had 108 tackles, four interceptions and two forced fumbles in '10, producing like a safety and running like a corner.
2006: Chargers select Florida State CB Antonio Cromartie
Cromartie was an elite corner in San Diego, where he recorded a career-high 10 picks in '07. He eventually fell out of favor with the Chargers and was traded to the Jets, where he plays alongside Darrelle Revis as one of the league's best corner duos.
2005: Rams select Florida State OT Alex Barron
Barron turned false starts into an art form. He possesses talent and has a big wingspan, but he was never quite able to put it all together on the field. He was traded to the Cowboys in May 2010, but managed to make only one start in '10.
2004: Dolphins select Miami (Fla.) OT Vernon Carey
Carey has become a stalwart at right tackle for the Dolphins. He started every game from 2006-09 and the first 12 games last season before knee issues put him on injured reserve.
2003: Ravens select California QB Kyle Boller
The Ravens took a risk in drafting Boller and it never worked out the way they planned. The California product never had many weapons in Baltimore and turned the ball over too many times to maintain a starting role. He serves as a backup for the Raiders.
2002: Broncos select Hawaii WR Ashley Lelie
Lelie had a couple successful seasons in Denver but didn't have much success after leaving the Broncos following the '05 season. His best season came in '04, when Lelie gained 20.1 yards per catch and recorded 54-1,084-7.
2001: Steelers select Texas NT Casey Hampton
Hampton is a player that fits the Steelers' defensive scheme perfectly. The 6-1, 325-pounder has served as a giant run stuffer in the middle of the D-line and has had a long, successful career in Pittsburgh, winning two Super Bowls to date.


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Blackburn loo attendant best in country (From This Is Lancashire)
Blackburn loo attendant best in country
5:58pm Tuesday 21st January 2014 in News
LONG-SERVING employee Peter Haddock has mopped up the top prize in the national 'Loo of The Year' awards for the second time running.
And as he prepares to hang up his cleaning materials for retirement from The Mall Blackburn, he said: "If a job is worth doing, it's worth doing properly."
His repeat gold medal as 'Attendant of the Year' helped the shopping centre retain its platinum grading for its toilet facilities.
Delighted Mr Haddock, who will be 65 on August 30, the day he retires, said: "Winning this award two years in a row is a good way to end my career.
"I've been cleaning the toilets here for six years and it's an important job. Clean loos mean people come into The Mall, enjoy their experience and come back again.
"I enjoy the job and get nice comments from customers to make it worthwhile. I take as much pride in it today as I did on my first day on duty.
"I am looking forward to hanging up my mop later this year and having a relaxing retirement, but I will miss working with everyone."
The awards, which have identified the best loos in Britain since 1987, recognised Mr Haddock for the second time after an unannounced visit from judges last year.
Each toilet is assessed against 100 criteria including signage and décor, fixtures and fittings, and cleanliness and management.
Mall general manager Loraine Jones said: "We were delighted Peter has once again been recognised for his continued hard work."
Blackburn-born Mr Haddock is a single man who lives in Shear Brow with his brother.
Before joining The Mall workforce in 2005, he was a shop assistant in the town and then a cleaner at a factory in Accrington.
Blackburn MP Jack Straw said: "Good for him for doing a job most people wouldn't like properly."
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Quite a few hospitals could learn that lesson. well done Mr.Haddock.
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M.DANNY says...
Pity many shop units empty perhaps Loraine Jones could show the loos the best in country so many big high street stores could take up these empty shop units in the Mall.
I would like miss selfridge ,jack & jones, warehouse, Goldsmith ,starbucks Pizza Hut Harry Ramsden Nandos, Beaverbrooks Zara Superdry, Clas Ohlson Poundland Disney store Currys PC World etc etc to open stores in the Mall ,that would bring more folks back to Blackburn instead of heading for Preston and Manchester.
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Poor Telegraph-this story was on Granada news 2 weeks ago!
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(WMC-TV) - The 2-year-girl who was the center of a multi-state AMBER Alert was found safe at Southand Park Gaming and Racing in West Memphis Friday.The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation canceled a statewide AMBER Alert for Sorelle Torres 35 minutes after the alert was issued in Tennessee.Sorelle was reportedly taken by her father, Zeb Lockett of Sandy Springs, Georgia. A warrant was issued for his arrest shortly after her disappearance Friday. Authorities believed the two may have travel through the Mid-South on their way to Michigan, where they have family.Torres is in Arkansas with protective custody allegedly after being kidnapped from an apartment complex in an Atlanta suburb by her biological father."She was in the back seat, car seat, awake she was crying scared," said Natalie Torres.She said Zeb Lockett forced his way into her car early Friday morning and took off with the couple's daughter.Arkansas State Police pulled over Lockett in the 2006 Range Rover Sport at the Southand Park Gaming. Lockett is now in the Crittenden County jail."I don't trust him. He's not a safe person for me to be around, for my daughter to be around," said Natalie.Natalie said until recently, Lockett watched Sorelle every day. Natalie has since taken out a restraining order against him.Lockett will be charged with kidnapping, aggravated stalking, and theft of a motor vehicle. The stalking charge stems from a temporary protective order issued against him.Lockett does have a criminal record, and has been arrested several times for drugs and battery.It is not certain when Lockett will be released back to Georgia authorities.Copyright 2013 WMC-TV . All rights reserved.
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Rev. Rona Tyndall wrote in her Midweek Musing essay: "Jesus said nothing – not one word – about homosexuality" (Midweek Musings, the Times, Wednesday, July 10).
I believe that such an assertion is deceptive and Biblically untrue.
When asked when the kingdom of God should come, Jesus replied, "Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot: they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they built; But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the son of man is revealed. (Luke's gospel)"
In Genesis 19, we see that aggressive homosexuality was afoot in Sodom and provoked God to incinerate the city. Jesus' reference to that event makes it perfectly clear he, who is God incarnate, approved of God's wrathful judgment upon that sin.
Jesus was Jewish. And he continually quotes the Torah, the Jewish scriptures. The rabbi lived every moment of every single day of his life in strict unerring obedience to the 613 laws of the Mosaic code. Without that perfect moral record, his bloodshed on the cross could not atone for anyone's sins.
One of those 613 laws is found in the 3rd book of Moses called Leviticus: "Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination."
Jesus attended synagogue where the Law of Moses was read and taught. So, He knew God's law in Leviticus prohibited homosexual behavior.
The Apostle Paul's letters make up a large part of the New Testament. For 2,000 years the Christian church has held Paul's teachings to have equal authority as the gospels.
In Timothy we read: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness." We know Paul met the resurrected Christ on the road to Damascus while he was persecuting followers of Jesus. He never forgets this. Opening his letter to the church in Galatia: "Paul, an apostle (not of men, neither by men, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) The word apostle means "one who is sent."


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Find out what you missed the past week. Countries highlighted in this review include the USA, Thailand, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, South Korea, Poland, Romania, Canada, Germany, Montenegro, Russia,...
Abner Mares faces Jhonny Gonzalez, Victor Terrazas takes on Leo Santa Cruz, Kubrat Pulev clashes with Tony Thompson, and FOX Sports 1's first live boxing show -- all coming this week.
Catch up on fights you missed the past weekend. Countries highlighted in this recap include the United States, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Thailand, Austria, and Denmark.
Roundup of boxing news, including wins for the Kameda brothers, Zab Judah's next fight and more bad news for Jorge Barrios.
Bad Left Hook looks at the ten best fights in boxing for the month of December, and goes beyond just those into all the other notables (good or bad) for the rest of the month.
Recaps of the latest Japanese boxing action featuring wins by Masaaki Serie and Malcolm Tunacao.
Preview of Saturday's super-flyweight battle between Nobuo Nashiro and Hugo Cazares.
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|How accurate is the Epic 100 with long lenses?
Mosley Hardy
Total Posts: 141
After having used a silver Epic and a Canon Powershot G9 successfully since beta, I finally purchased a new Epic 100 and a canon Powershot SX40 super zoom to use with it. While the panos that I shot with the epic/g9 combo at 200mm typically had vertical and horizontal overlap value ranges that hovered around 30%, I've seen something much different with the few that I've shot with the epic100/sx40 at 840mm. As an example, for the most recent one, horizontal overlap ranged from 6.4 to 28.4 percent and vertical ranged from 4.3 to 91.8 percent. That seems excessive, although the pano stitched relatively well for a skyline. It makes me wonder if I got a bad imager, if the accuracy of the epic 100 isn't up to a lens that long or if there's a bug in the new stitch software.
Anyone care to comment?
Ron Schott
Total Posts: 90
Hard to comment without seeing the input image set and/or the stitched GigaPan. I've had good success with the Epic100/Canon T2i/Canon 70-300mm lens combo, so I don't think its and inherent problem with the Epic100 and long lenses.
Did you have a lot of wind and/or notice any gear slippage during shooting? That might lead to these sort of odd overlaps. I ask about the wind because I know from experience that it can add enough force to cause the gears to slip if you don't watch it closely when using a long lens.
Mosley Hardy
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No, there wasn't any significant wind. I think my next step will be to try another Pano with the epic 100, this time with the G9. That way the only variable is the imager.
Nathan Wong
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The longest I used was 400mm and it worked out very well.
Tim Brown
Posted: Jul 6, 2012Total Posts: 54
Until I got an epic pro, I shot all of my large gigapans with a canon DSLR T1i or T2i and a the 250 or 300mm canon stock lens on an old beta Epic 100 and it worked pretty well. Make sure you crank down the little screw thing that holds the bracket on so it doesn't slip. I've gotten as big as 8.8 GP with the epic 100 and that was only over about 200 degrees so it could have gone bigger.
For example all of these were shot with the epic 100


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Director David O. Russell may be best known for Academy-Award winning film "The Fighter" but his latest film, "Silver Linings Playbook," is proving to be a big success as well.
He is nominated for an Oscar for both Best Director and Best Screenplay. Four actors from the film -- Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro and Jacki Weaver -- are nominated as well.


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By James Niedzinski
Staff Writer
---- — ESSEX — Firefighters responded to a call about strong odors of natural gas coming from a John Wise Avenue residence Friday just past 8 p.m.
Firefighters recommended that the appliances be shut off, and a service technician was called. But no one was evacuated, police said, and there were no injuries.
Police said multiple cars were issued speeding citations after complaints on Spring Street, which started around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday.
Police spoke to a homeowner on Southern Avenue around 6 a.m. on Saturday about barking dogs. According to police, the homeowner, who said the dogs may have been alerted by a deer or other animals in the area.
A fire alarm that sounded Saturday around 5:30 p.m. on Story Street was caused by a battery failure in the smoke detector, police said.
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Special Rate $50 off - Luxury, waterfront condo in Aventura
- bedrooms 1
- baths 1
- sleeps 4
- pool yes
- hot tub yes
- pets allowed no
- type Condo
- community Village by the Bay
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 650 - $ 850 / week
$ 2,300 - $ 3,150 / month
vacation rental description
Luxury, oversized (1000 sq.ft.-100 sq.m), one bedroom condo in bay-
front, upscale community of City of Aventura. This condo is located
in the Village by the Bay built in 1998. The Village is a gated
community with 24hr security guard, elegant Club House with Party
Room, 2 resort style heated pools, whirlpool, state-of-the-art gym,
two tennis courts, covered parking/garages, etc. The condo unit has
vestibule, living/dining room, kitchen, bedroom, huge walk-in
closet, large bathroom with roman tub, and covered terrace. For
vitual tour, pictures, and details please contact us by e-mail to
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Fully furnished and equipped, please see our web site for detailed
list of amenities. One queen size bed and one sleeper sofa will
accomodate up to 4 people. Unit has full size washer and dryer.
Wireless internet connection available. This is a non-smoking, no
pet unit.
activities and attractions in Aventura Atlantic Coast South
Shopping at famous Aventura Mall; golfing; pristine sandy beaches;
dining; entertaintment; Caribbean Cruises at nearby Ft.
Lauderdale and Miami; wild life viewing; sailing; motor boating; etc.
See our web site for local attractions location.
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$600-$800 per week plus tax (including $50/week special discount) plus free night with every 14 nights booked. Rate depends on season and lease length, 2 week minimum lease. Electricity, water, local phone, and assigned parking spot, are included. Wireless Internet access is also available free of charge. Refundable security deposit and departure cleaning fee are required.
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- Caribbean cruises
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