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Endorsement interviews: John Rizzo (D5 supervisor)
We're underway with our endorsement interviews for the November election, and I'll be posting the full sound file of all the interviews as we finish them (and as I have time to upload them). First up: Community College Board member John Rizzo, who is running for supervisor in District 5.
Rizzo told us he has the political experience to take on the district's, and the city's, tough problems. Among other things, he wants to eliminate the fund that developer pay into for affordable housing and require market-rate builders to construct affordable units on site. He discussed a "scientific approach" to managing Muni and wants a closer audit of the $600 million the city gives to nonprofits providing public services every year.
You can listen after the jump.
Hope Johnson hasn't heard from you. Are you interviewing all candidates this year?
Sorry, h, I'm a bit behind on all of this and will call Hope.
John would make a fantastic supervisor. He's successfully led the charge to root out corruption at the CCSF to the extent that the Mayor undermined his governing coalition with his recent, disrespectful appointment to replace the late Milton Marks III.
That CCSF might actually lose their accreidation. What a leader.
The current mess CCSF is in, is the result of everything that happened under the Phil Day administration, and a board that covered up for them. That board was controlled by the faction led by Natalie Berg until very recently. By the time Milton Marks and John Rizzo were able to start doing anything about it, a lot of the problems were too far gone. They're dealing with the mess left over from the so-called "moderates." To blame them for it is as disingenuous as those who blame Obama for the economic meltdown of the Bush administration.
He has been in office at CCSF for 6 years- and President of the Board for the past 2. He can't get a pass on responsibility for the meltdown. If he was only there a year or so, maybe, but not after being there so long.
Have you actually watched any of those Board meetings? The Board, led by Rizzo, comes to meetings unprepared. They are completely ignorant of things in the accreditation report even weeks after it came out. They do not even read the documentation that they are given before the meetings. They make decisions based on politics and even micromanage the hiring process, against recommendations of the hiring committee, when that is totally out of the purview of the Board. They fund things they want to fund, even when told there is no money (a daycare in Bayview/Hunters Point - why is CCSF subsidizing this? the Southeast "campus", where they can't fill classes, and more.) They are out of control. Just watch one of those meetings. It is pathetic that they are the elected leaders of CCSF. The only good thing that will happen if Rizzo is elected supervisor, is that CCSF will not have to deal with him any more. He's a light-weight, folks. Only in it for himself.
The SFCCC problem was already there before Rizzo became involved with SFCCC so got any more smart remarks to make here one brain cell wonder boy ??
Marcos I can't say I agree with you about John Rizzo making a fantastic supervisor, the assessment done on C.C.laid a large percentage of the blame for the mismanagement on the board of trustees, John Rizzo is president in case you has forgotten.
Do your research please before opening your mouth so we can know your not a total nim com pooper
Correction, even though John's idea of the developers building affordable housing on site is a wonderful idea, per Westlaw it cannot happen.
Every contest has its own logic. In a normal contest, an engineer, middle aged incumbent college board member with a progressive voting record is a plausible candidate. However, there are some important nuances to consider:
-- As mentioned above, there is CCSF's accreditation problems, and what the accreditation team said about the leadership at CCSF. Key recommendations to save City College were ignored for years, and every CCSF trustee has to own that reality.
-- The appointed incumbent is bisexual Latina who had a progressive past but how many D5 voters are cognizant of what she has become in 2012? That is going to take as much ink as any bruise to exlpain. In terms of the "identity card" central to San Francisco politics how does a white, straight male overcome those dynamics in 2012? This dynamic could be especially acute in 2012 given the dynamics of the Presidential contest.
-- Can the progressive community given its diminished resources -- loss of figures at City Hall, the great fumble over the 2010 Mayoral appointment & the progressive community's ongoing Mirkarimi tragedy-- adequately support both John Rizzo and Julian Davis so one of them has a realistic shot at edging past either Christina Olague or London Breed. Both Olague and Breed raised more than $80K by June 30th.
I am skeptical progressives can adequately support even one candidate in D5.
Only the most orthodox of RCV backers hold that candidates within the same base maximize that vote share. The exhausted and sloppy second or third place votes bleed that vote share.
On the merits, John Rizzo is as good or better than other progressives who have been elected to City Hall but given these dynamics, but politics is not a merit based business. Does male ego and the alure of holding office, prevent progressives from successful organizing so they can get back in the political game in a district that John Avalos beat Ed Lee by 10 points? The answer to that question is still out.
The progressive coalition has is politically exhausted due to macro structural deficiencies that have been exacerbated by corruption, not due to the acts of any one individual. If anything, John has not been an insider in the nonprofit corruption nexus.
Instead of asking why progs can't maintain more than one candidate in D5, the real question should be why have progressives become so weak that they are playing a back game in D5, the most progressive district?
But that question would be impertinent because it would hurt people's feelings and be disrespectful to all of the hard work they've done.
Progressives are weak because when they had 6 votes on the Board of Supervisors to choose Newsom's replacement they fumbled. With the Mayor's office comes appointment power, resources and campaign money. A Class of 2008 member was played by a master of the "36 strategies of the 3 kingdoms" to vote for "interim" Mayor Ed Lee. A male ego was deceived. That's why "they (progressives) are playing a back game in D5."
The power of a coalition is not dependent upon the ego of any one individual.
Progressives have not had six votes on the Board of Supervisors since 2006.
They did not do due diligence in mentoring the next generation and Willie Brown and Rose Pak out maneuvered them with Jane Kim and David Chiu.
Had the progressive coalition not been dominated by short sighted single issue professional advocates then it would have maintained and nurtured instead of driven off the balance of the coalition that led candidates to victory from 2000 to 2006.
It is never your opponent's fault when you lose in politics.
To be more precise it's the Palmer decision.
There are many ways to exact more concessions from developers other than on or off site affordable. If any of those policie proposals were raised during an election campaign, we'd be seeing a tsunami of developer dollars rolling into D5 to quash such discourse because the current arrangement of San Francisco taxpayers subsidizing luxury condo production is just too profitable.
So as it stands, the only time anyone rises up against inappropriate development is when the white peoples' views are threatened at 8 Washington. The Eastern Neighborhoods be damned, and those demographic shifts will nail the coffin shut on neighborhood political power, a self inflicted wound.
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I want to hear all the candidates as well! And Eric Mar's opponents as well
I'm planning to interview and post the sound file on many (poss not all, but many)of the candidates. Whether you hear from Eric mar's opponent will depend entirely on whether he choses to come meet with us. He will be invited.
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Backpacker Magazine – March 2008
Here's how Aron Ralston, Ed Viesturs, Les Stroud, and others get out and back again–and how you can, too.
"If you have pots without a nonstick finish, try notching the inside walls at intervals such as 1-cup, 2-cup, 3-cup, and so on–or paint a line on the outside of your pot. This will help you measure the correct amount of water for rice or other meals that can be ruined by approximation."
–Backpacking: Essential Skills to Advanced Techniques, Victoria Steele Logue
"In freezing temperatures, sleep with your water filter (sealed in a plastic bag) to prevent moisture from icing inside. Though freezing does not hurt your filter, ice crystals will slow down its operation considerably."
–The Essential Outdoor Gear Manual, Annie Getchell
"It's certainly worth knowing that in most modern tents the fly provides much of the strength. In hoops and domes, the fly can account for 85 to 90 percent. So in high winds, whether or not you need a fly for protection, rig it. Firmly." –The Complete Walker
i never get all the hate i read in these comment sections...not that i worship the ground he walks on, but didn't ralston climb all of colorado's 14rs during the winter...that is no small task and it at least deserves some respect
The Sea To Summit waterproof stuff sack also work great for a pillow. It is a little small but otherwise very comfortable
from river trips to bagdad sleeping holes i have had my trusty camelback that i fill every night and close the valve, i cant find a better pillow
Anyone know of good set up or backpack for backpacking for photographers. is there a backpacker style that is slightly modified for a photographer taking a SLR 2-3 lenses, flash etc. hit me back at email@example.com would be great, Cheers
Gauthier's advice wins. Nice to get such verification from a pro. 'cept for the iPod part. Leave the iPod home and listen to the sounds of nature.
Like I would ever take outdoor advice from Aron Ralston! The guys a jerk and is in the same league as the jerk from Into the Wild.
I created an expanded Excel spreadsheet w/all my mountain climbing gear essentials. I always have a running total of ounces which is very critical for an solo minimalist. My (4) page spreadsheet covers everything from my food to the specifics of all my gear. Amazing how many people I have emailed this to for their own modifications. email@example.com
Years ago I went on my merry way for a 5 dayer. You know, it's the lack of the simplest thing: my pot handle! Okay, I know it wasn't a big deal, just a nice bit of convenience. So when I got home, I developed my "Backpacker's Checklist". Now I just whip out a page and touch each bit of gear and "check it off the list" as I put it into my pack. I actually sold them in 20 sheet pads at REI, but alas, that was an earlier era for me.
So where exactly are the 33 Top Tips this article is boasting? All I can find are 6 short paragraphs about a few items they seem to always bring with them?
While the first person who commented on this story is as much of a douchebag as he believes the writers of the story are, I have to agree that this is a really lazy piece of journalism. I could have written this after spending an hour in the library. If you're going to hunt down big names, do it, or lessen your expectations. I'm sure tips from top park rangers would be just as valuable as a guy who has summited a dozen peaks. It's the "real life" element that makes people want to read.
Wow! 6 "real" quotes...Brown doesn't count for those us below 18,000ft and Skurka is a douche. And then 4 pages of lifted quotes out of books that I could walk the 3 feet to my bookcase to read? Friggin' linkbait. Don't lure me to your site with schattastic promises and then try to get me to subscribe to your schattrastical magazine. Mundane douchebag journalism.
Good Point Mr. Big,
Oh, just one thing...
I believe we all STARTED as the weekend warrior, we've all had that one or two (or five)experiences where we didn't perhaps follow the best course of action and put ourselves in harm's way. I can certainly recall carrying to much gear , not properly packed, and realizing I had everything I needed except what I needed at that particular moment. But then again, I'm not Mr. Big...
Thank you BACKPACKER magazine, for providing the best of all aspects of the packing lifestyle. From down and dirty EXPERT advice to adventure pieces to lighten the mood and learn from. I belive the real Experts are those who can tell the difference.
Tally ho!
Ed Viestur's journal is similar to the lists that I have been recommending for years to Boy Scouts. We call the two lists, "Shudda's" for the things that you should have brought and "Shudd-na's" for the items that you should not have brought on backpacking trips. As to coffee makers, I bring a brew bag. Hey, we're a'sposta be ruffin it!
I'm amazed with Skurka saving 6hr. in 7mo.
I guess smelling any roses is surely out of the the plan. Wow!
Great Job! I guess?
Come on BackPacker you really are pandering to the Mall Set. Aron Ralston, I read his book, an accident looking for a place to happen and you hold him up as an authority. Give me a break.
While I agree with Brittany, that Aron's escape from Blue John is quite amazing. I'm glad to know that his new found fame is being channeled to fight for our wilderness as well. However, Disappointed has a valid point. His choices do go against many fundamental safety principles; and is one of the main things that put him in his Blue John situation. Had someone known where he went, or had others been with him; his situation would have been different... I don't know how much I would trust advice on what to carry from him. Definitely a good lesson in perseverance and not giving up though...
I feel like BACKPACKER is becoming the voice of weekend warriors who think a good backpacking trip consists of 5 of your most drunk friends and 60 pounds of thoughtless gear purchased at REI. "Experts" are people who gained fame from being stupid, people who have lugged senseless gear for miles on end without a thought to improve their situation, or people who are willing to eat a few bugs here and there to prove they are more manly then the next guy. Most equipment in BACKPACKER is from mass marketing even if carrying something so heavy, so big, and so durable, is simply useless and kills the pleasure of being outside in the first place. BACKPACKER, please get back to basics. Understand that the adventure is the story - not the portable coffee maker or the 5 changes of clothing. Understand that the experts are the people who have tried their best, failed, and learned from it, and people who have found new and innovative ways to make the experience better by exploring alternatives to lighten the load and fabrics which make more of an impact.
Andrew Skurka - You've got to be kidding.
Andrew Skurka - You've got to be kidding.
My problem is that I have too many favorite things, and getting my pack weight down is always interesting! While I was a scoutmaster, I would find boys forgetting things such as jackets, sleeping bags, etc..... I guess that is where I got my habit of packing extra gear :)

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The continuing spread of the flu is forcing hospitals to make some changes in order to handle the rush of patients.
Doctors say the simple measure of just getting a flu shot is one not enough people are taking and the lack of those vaccinated has led to crowded hospitals and even deaths.
Kansas is one of the states with the highest influenza infections. At the University of Kansas Hospital, 397 patients have tested positive for H1N1. That's the strain of the flu that went rampant in 2009.
"This is not an epidemic, but this is the same strain of flu which caused the pandemic back in 2009. Fortunately and most importantly this year's influenza vaccine contains that same strain," said Dr. Michael Luchi, with the University of Kansas Hospital's infectious diseases department.
Another hospital, St. Luke's, says it is now in incident command mode. That means it is staffed to capacity and able to open up extra beds to accommodate the influx of patients because of the flu.
In response to the growing outbreak, the Kansas City, MO, Health Department is offering free flu shots. The shots are available to anyone old than two years old while supplies last. The health department's clinic is located at 24th Street and Troost Avenue and is open Monday through Friday.
The Health Department's clinic hours are 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays. Registration for the clinic closes 30 minutes before the clinic does each day, so please do not wait till the end of a shift to arrive.
Doctors say the flu shot uses a dead virus and will not cause flu-like symptoms, correcting one of the myths circulating about the shot.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. - FGCU's Chris Sale picked up second team Ping!Baseball Preseason All American honors while Zach Maxfield earned third team honors.
Sale enters the 2010 season with a 9-4 career record with three saves and a 2.94 ERA in 35 appearances. The Eagles' junior lefthander adds the honor from Ping! to his second-team Preseason All-American honor from Louisville Slugger. He posted a 2.72 ERA a season ago ranking him second in the Atlantic Sun. Sale ranked 26th in the nation in ERA and 26th in strikeouts in 2009. Sale earned Cape Cod League Pitcher of the Year honors over the summer and Baseball American named Sale the top prospect in the Cape Cod League. He also earned First-Team All-Atlantic Sun honors in 2009. The Lakeland, Fla. native also picked up A-Sun player of the week on Mar. 30 after a 12 strikeout performance against Belmont.
Maxfield adds the honor from Ping! to his third-team All-American from Louisville Slugger. He posted a .383 batting average ranking seventh in the Atlantic Sun and his slugging percentage of .738 placed second in the conference and 32nd in the nation. The junior also belted 20 home runs to place in the top 25 both in home runs and in home runs per game.
The Eagles begin their 2010 campaign on Feb. 19-21 against Temple in a three-game set at Swanson Stadium. The Eagles enter their third year as a member of Division I, and have already claimed two A-Sun regular season titles. This season, the 38th ranked Eagles will be eligible for postseason play for the first time in the program's history. For ticket information please contact the Alico Arena Box Office at (239) 590-7145.
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PEORIA, Ill. -- Friday afternoon, the newly refurbished Knoxville location served as the back drop as McDonald's franchise owners Terry and Nadyne Clark presented a $26,000 dollar check to their neighbors at the Children's Home.
Donations were collected at all 11 Peoria and Bartonville locations since the beginning of July.
The organization hoped to raise $20,000 dollars, but easily surpassed that goal.
"A check for $26,000 plus, what an amazing gift. You know, the support of the community lead by the Clark Management group, Terry and Naydene, I mean words can hardly express what a gift that..what that does, what it means", said Clete Winkelmann, President and CEO of Childrens Home.
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A Marion County Sheriff's Office K-9 tracked down a domestic violence suspect accused of stealing a car, crashing it and then hiding in a field.
Stayton police were called just before 4:30 a.m. Thursday by a woman who said her boyfriend held her against her will in a car, drove recklessly at high speeds and then assaulted her.
The woman told police Daryl Rosenau Jr. then got out of the car and walked away.
About 30 minutes later, a homeowner on the 12000 block of West Stayton Road said a man stole his car from his driveway. The car was left running, with the keys in the ignition, to warm it up before the man left for work.
The man told police he hung onto the door as the suspect backed out the driveway and was dragged for 50 feet before he lost his grip. The man suffered scrapes and bruises but said he was OK.
He then got in another car and tried to chase down the suspect but lost him near Hunsaker Road.
The car was found crashed into a pole a short distance away by deputies near Duck Flat Road Southeast at 5:30 a.m.
Investigators immediately recognized the car as the one reported stolen. It suffered major damage, but no one was seen in the immediate area.
Sr. Deputy Jerry Wollenschlaeger and his K-9 named Yo were called to the scene. Within minutes, Yo tracked the driver to a field about a half mile from the crash site.
Deputies said they arrested Rosenau, who was trying to hide in the weeds. He was taken to the hospital for minor injuries related to the crash, but deputies said the K-9 did not make contact with him.
Rosenau is facing charges including theft, kidnapping, menacing, strangulation and reckless endangerment. He is held without bail pending a court appearance Friday afternoon.
Yo, the 62-pound Belgian Malinois, has been with the sheriff's office for seven years and has more than 500 criminal captures to his credit.
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I love the subject of character names. So much depends on what an author decides to call the people in a book. Huckleberry Finn, for instance, may be the most American name ever, with connotations of jam and immigrants. Plus, it leads to the good old diminutive, Huck. Who better to float down the Mississippi on a raft than a kid named Huck? And the classic opening line of Moby-Dick, "Call me Ishmael," immediately invokes biblical connotations of Abraham and Hagar and exile in the wilderness.
If you're a writer in need of names, or just curious, you might want to look at a fun and useful piece published on Amazon's Omnivoracious blog called A King Named Sue: Picking Perfect (Character) Names. There's advice about how common a name should be, or how unusual, even how names with different numbers of syllables have different impacts.
For my money, the all-time best author for names is Charles Dickens. Murdstone. Pecksniff. The Veneerings. Jarndyce. Wackford Squeers. Uriah Heep. Dick Swiveller. Havisham. The thing about all of these is that they all could be real, but each carries connotations of character or situation that are indelible. One doesn't have to have a sham wedding to be a Miss Havisham, but if one does, then all the better.


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The new Broadway musical Chaplin explores the life and work of entertainment legend, who thrilled audiences with his humor and his self-deprecating humanity, Charlie Chaplin. A labor of love for the creative team and the large ensemble cast, this new production is set to premiere on Broadway in September 2012 at the Barrymore Theatre, located at 243 West 47th Street.
Chaplin highlights early 20th century Hollywood showbiz but in a Broadway musical format. Charlie Chaplin was born in the slums of London and overcame adversity to cross the Atlantic on his journey to becoming celluloid royalty in the days of silent film. This brand new musical with its Tony Award-winning creative and design teams features a 24-person triple-threat cast to reveal the genius man behind the enduring legend that made audiences fall in love with cinema.
Previews for the Broadway premiere of Chaplin will begin on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, and the official Opening Night is set for Monday, September 10, 2012.
Centered around film icon Charlie Chaplin, who was known as the "Little Tramp," this new musical based on his life features music and lyrics by Christopher Curtis. The Book was written by Curtis along with three-time Tony Award winner Thomas Meehan, who won Broadway's highest honor for his work on Tony-winning productions of Annie, The Producers, the new Mel Brooks musical (with Mel Brooks), and Hairspray (with Mark O'Donnell).
Chaplin stars Rob McClure in the triple-threat title role that he originated at la Jolla Playhouse. The production also features Jim Borstelmann as "Alf Reeves," Jenn Colella as "Hedda Hopper," Erin Mackey as "Oona O'Neill," Michael McCormick as "Sennett, McGranery" and as the "Emcee," Christiane Noll as "Hannah Chaplin," Zachary Unger as "Young Charlie" and also as "Jackie," with Wayne Alan Wilcox as "Sydney Chaplin."
The cast is rounded out with a large ensemble that includes Justin Bowen, Emilee Dupré, Sara Edwards, Leslie Donna Flesner, Lisa Gajda, Timothy Hughes, Ethan Khusidman, Ian Liberto, Renée Marino, Michael Mendez, Sarah O'Gleby, Hayley Podschun, Adam Rogers, William Ryall, Eric Santagata, and Emily Tyra.
Acclaimed director/choreographer Warren Carlyle directs and choreographs this new production for the Great White Way. Carlyle also worked on Finian's Rainbow and Hugh Jackman, Back on Broadway.
The rest of the creative team for Chaplin includes Scenic Designer Beowulf Boritt who was nominated for a 2011 Tony Award for The Scottsboro Boys. Leading the period Costume Design is Amy Clark along with Martin Pakledinaz, who won Tony Awards for Best Costume Design for Kiss Me Kate and Thoroughly Modern Millie.
Lighting Design is by Ken Billington, who won a Tony Award for Best Lighting Design for the 1997 Broadway revival of Bob Fossee's and Kander and Ebb's Chicago. Sound Design is by Tony Award winner Scott Lehrer along with Drew Levy, and the Projection Design by Jon Driscoll who was nominated for 2012 Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards for his work on Ghost the Musical. Bryan Perri is set to be the Musical Director.
Chaplin is produced on Broadway by the Rich Entertainment Group, Roy Gabay who produced Fela!, The Little Dog Laughed, Steel Magnolias, and John and Claire Caudwell. John Caudwell is a well known British entrepreneur, philanthropist and champion of charitable causes. Additional producers will be announced at a later date. Rich Entertainment and John and Claire Caudwell also co-produced last season's productions of Jesus Christ Superstar and Leap of Faith.For tickets to see this Broadway premiere musical, visit the show's website.


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This is very cool!
Psychedelic Smoke BBQ.....coming to a competition near you.
Very interesting, and I just cooked brisket yesterday, so I need to try a beer recipe next time. Btw, did I see you use your knife spine to lever off those bottle caps. What lessons are you teaching the youngins?
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The city of Orlando ranks as one of the top five most dangerous cities in the United States because of the numerous criminal activities that run rampant throughout the city. As a result, the Orlando Police Department comes down hard on those who have been accused of committing crimes. Even a simple misdemeanor theft crime will be heavily prosecuted in court, and those who are arrested should seek legal protection immediately.
If you are facing criminal charges, you must realize what is at stake. How you respond to your charges and defend your rights will have a direct impact on your freedom and your future. At this critical time, everything you say and do, and every decision can make the difference between imprisonment and the freedom to move forward with your life. Instead of taking a chance with your future, you should contact an Orlando criminal defense lawyer at Jaeger & Blankner. By doing so, you can have the confidence and ammunition you need to combat your allegations!
Our firm is comprised of Florida State Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyers who focus on criminal cases exclusively. Before you talk to the police or do anything to fight your charges, discuss your case with us. With over
100 years of collective legal experience on our side, we are confident in our knowledge of criminal law and our ability to build the best defense strategy for our clients. All of our attorneys are former prosecutors, and we know how to defend your rights to the utmost.
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When you are in the process of searching for an attorney, it is important to ask what their fees are. Most firms in Central Florida will provide you with two quotes: a fee for "pleaing your case out" and a fee for actually trying your case in front of a jury. You should always ask what an attorney's fees are if you want to exercise your constitutional right to trial by jury in order to get an accurate picture of what your case will cost.
Here at Jaeger & Blankner, we quote one fee so you are not pressured into shortchanging yourself and your case by "pleaing out" in order to avoid the "additional" fee for a jury trial. What sets us apart from most firms is that we are trial attorneys. We will try your case!
We genuinely care about our clients and promise to give every client's case our utmost time and effort. Our criminal defense attorneys possess the unique combination of stellar qualifications, an honest hard work ethic, and a passion and drive, and we will strive for the results you are looking for. Don't be a victim any longer! Fight back with hard-hitting legal defense on your side!
When you are arrested for a crime, you will face the rigid and severe process of the criminal system. You may have never needed the services of an attorney before, but now you do. The state prosecutor and the courtroom judge will never consider your circumstances, and any attempt to reason with law enforcement will be discounted at best. In some cases, explanations will be taken out of context and turned against you in court. You must keep in mind that explanations don't count in the face of the laws and codes; it is only the laws that truly count. As former prosecutors, we understand how the criminal justice system works, and how to work within the system for the best outcome of your case.
Accused of drunk driving? Murder? Stealing? Rape? No matter what your charge may be, we have the experience you need to fight back today. Criminal law specialists at our firm are highly skilled in handling the full range of state and federal crimes charges. We defend against
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Robbery: 25,617
Larceny: 461,455
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WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Family and friends are starting to say goodbye to Sgt. T.J. Butler, a local soldier who was killed in action.
Thursday night, a visitation was held at Andrews Mortuary in Wilmington.
Sgt. Butler, 25, grew up in Pender County, was killed last week by a suicide bomber. He was one of three National Guard members killed from North Carolina.
At the visitation, dozens of people stood outside holding American flags.
Cindi Moore brought her daughter, an American flag and two lawn chairs to the service. They sat on the corner of the street.
Moore explained that she wanted to teach her daughter the importance of honoring those who lose their lives serving our country.
"We came out here to support a fallen hero, T.J. Butler, and to let his family know that we love them and we are praying for them and that we respect the sacrifices they are making," she said.
There was no sign Thursday night from a controversial church that announced late last week that they planned to protest at the funeral. WECT.com checked, and the Westboro Baptist Church has not been granted a permit from the police department that would grant them permission to protest.
Butler's funeral is scheduled for Friday at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Wilmington.
Those who want to pay their respects are being asked to line the streets during the funeral procession.
For the funeral, there will be some road closures during the procession.
Market and 16th to Fifth Avenue will close for 30 minute intervals in the morning starting at 8:30 a.m., then at 10:15 a.m. and again at noon.
Butler leaves behind his wife, Holly, and their 6-month-old baby, who was named after him.
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And I didn't really pour it on the lens, I fashioned a dummy container then masked the lens in from a separate shot.
Indeed, ELA suggests that and a couple other PS manipulations...but it was well done!
Thanks, that's an interesting site, though I'm not quite sure how to read the "results"
Neither am I, though I'll heartily agree that the post-processing was very well done. I haven't critically examined it, but it's at least good enough that it doesn't make one think that critical examination is necessary -- which translates to, "Mission Accomplished!"


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26 August 2014
Prudential Capital Group Names Michael Berry to Lead London OfficeLONDON, August 26, 2014 - Prudential Capital Group has named Michael Berry a managing director and head of its London office, the company announced today. Prudential Capital Group, one of the world's leading providers of private capital, is an asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU). (more)
26 August 2014
Prudential Retirement adds new $514 million plan sponsor client QuestarNEWARK, N.J., August 26, 2014 - Prudential Retirement announced today that it has added new plan sponsor client Questar Corporation, an integrated natural gas company. Prudential Retirement is a business unit of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). (more)
25 August 2014
Prudential's Lee Augsburger included on list of 100 Most Influential People in Business EthicsNEWARK, N.J., August 25, 2014 - Lee D. Augsburger, senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer at Prudential Financial, Inc. [NYSE:PRU], has been ranked by the Ethisphere® Institute on its list of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics. (more)
21 August 2014
Prudential Financial, Inc. to participate in Scotiabank Financials Summit 2014; webcast availableNEWARK, N.J., August 21, 2014 - Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) will participate in Scotiabank Financials Summit 2014 in Toronto on Thursday, September 4, 2014. On that day, at approximately 11:10 a.m. (ET), Mark Grier, Prudential Financial, Inc.'s Vice Chairman, will discuss the company's businesses and strategies. (more)
20 August 2014
Prudential Financial to host Tokyo Investor Day for Institutional Investors and AnalystsNEWARK, N.J., August 20, 2014 - Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) will host a conference for institutional investors and analysts in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, September 18, 2014, beginning at 8:30 a.m. local time (JST). (more)


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In 1998, I wasn't sure what Orgy was but they sounded fresh and appealing. With their 98 debut, Orgy may not have been totally pop-friendly but is surprisingly effective. All of this music flows on an electronic surface.It is interesting to realize that Orgy's roots are more diverse than most. They hit hard but consistent like a modern day depeche mode, but rather than drawing from the 70's, Orgy takes their lessons from the early 80's. Musical cues were taken from David Bowie's Let's Dance and Tonight era, Gary Numan, and Duran Duran. This is more evident with the notion that Candyass' biggest single was "Blue Monday", a clever and fanciful remake of New Order's famous early 80's hit. In addition, Orgy makes for a group of clever songwriters. This is always a plus. While most bands choose rhyme over reason to describe themselves, Orgy generally prefers the latter. To some, Candyass is purely a bunch of noise, but the hooks are at least obvious, even if distorted and the messages are visceral, even if not discernible in what they achieve. To most Candyass is merely an industrial metal rehash but for those who approach it with an open mind, Candyass could be considered a debut masterpiece.
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This is by far one of the greatest albums of 1999! Orgy is the one of the few bands in the music scene today that have any creativity. Their debut album CANDYASS is the most original-sounding album of all time. I know that is a bold statement, but it is so true. Every single sound and beat is something from another world. No words can fully represent their sound. New terms have even been invented to try and categorize their sound : "death-pop" & "Neo-goth" The vocalist (and very sexy) Jay Gordan contributes to the group's uniqueness with his voice. His singing voice is even different from any other band's vocalist I've ever heard! And so is his rhythm pattern and pronunciation. The images the music produces are reinforced by the band's creative fashion. They too look from another world as does their music. There hasn't been a fresh album like this since Nine Inch Nails' debut back in 1989 with PRETTY HATE MACHINE. The music of Orgy is heavy enough for the regular metal fan, original enough for the alternative fan, and exotic enough for the artistic pilgrim looking for the extremes of all genres of music. This album has something for everyone! A truly unique, if nothing else, sound and look this band has. I'm not even much of a music fan. I use to think that I hated music, primarily because of the large amount of undesirable music out today. But when I heard Orgy's brilliant cover of 'Blue Monday' I was hooked! I was even slightly turned off by the band's name. Because, at first, I thought it to be another immature statement to corrupt society but then I read an interview with the band and they stated that it is not a sexual reference. It is an "orgy of sounds" That is sooooooo true ! Few albums have such a vast universe of sonic architecture ! This band is already beginning to create yet another genre of music and art. Watch out !
Let's face it… goths need pinups too, and Marilyn Manson just doesn't cut it. Armed with boyish charm and a synth-pop arsenal come Orgy, pretty boys in shiny cosmetics, thrift store finery and shimmering designer garb, with "Candyass", a stunning, sensual, intelligent neo-glam record that will have any child of the dark peeing their pvc pants after one listen. Although released on Korn's new label, Elementree Records, "Candyass" sounds nothing like their House-of-Pain-meets-Ozzy rock. Orgy also bear no resemblance to Manson's brand of pseudo-glam-crap. Some little "gofflings" with raccoon-on-acid eyeliner might like to think that, but the only similarities between the prince of satanic stupidity and Orgy frontman Jay Gordon are their gangly heights and the fact that they both wear makeup. Gordon has a sensuous voice that sounds something like the bastard-child of David Bowie and Trent Reznor, with a little Peter Murphy & Andrew Eldritch thrown in for fun. The music itself has a new-wavey, Depeche Mode/ Cure vibe, with lots of synth-guitar and drum machines. It's "Pretty Hate Machine" as engineered by demonic angels… a record to spin whether you're bouncing around, making out or festering in a bottomless pit of depression. The songs are lyrically amazing, despite the fact that the band swear they're all a bunch of fairytales. "Stitches" stands out as the most chilling, a story of the use and abuse of a significant other. There's even a cover on here: New Order's infamous 80's staple, "Blue Monday." Orgy preserve the song's original dancey beat while adding their own metallic touches. Orgy… the boys, the style, and most importantly, the music… are sexy, dark,and thought-provoking, yet fun. "Candy" is dandy… just taste it for yourself.
Starting off with 'Social Enemies', a slowly thumping drum and bass backdrop to Jay Gordon's awesome vocals, you know this CD is already worth your money. 'Stitches' comes next, with a medium almost peppy beat and some great lyrics. 'Dissention' picks the beat up to a fast paced and lyrically fun track, then dropping the beat back down for 'Platinum' which has a short but fun electronic break in it. 'Fetisha' is somewhat similar, but with more isolated drum moments, and though 'Fiend' doesn't particularly stand out, its still good music. 'Blue Monday' is definitely the Dance-Till-You-Drop track of Candyass, deep bass beat and spectacular guitar and drum riffs. 'Gender' is a disco-ish, heavy-on-the-electronics romp, before `All The Same' and its sexy slower throb. `Pantomime' is good rock with fantastic vocal movement between verse and chorus. On `Revival', Jonathon Davis from Korn joins in with Jay Gordon on the chorus vocals, their two different vocal styles blending astonishingly, and combining these awesome vocals with a deep beat, fuzzy guitars, electronic breaks, and superb lyrics. Wow! `Dizzy' is a fun finish to the CD, starting with a deep muttering vocal that moves straight into a litany of "Dizzy Dizzy Dumb Dumb, Dizzy Dizzy Dumb Dumb" (that I Always get stuck on at work, muttering it under my breath) and then picks up with deep slow guitar riffs and pulsating drums that build higher and higher to the finish as Jay goes from muttering to screaming. My favorites are Revival, Social Enemies, Stitches, Blue Monday, All The Same, and Dizzy. All in all, Orgy is an astonishingly fresh band that delivers rock without some of the brutality that I tend to like in other bands, giving me a clean dose of energy when needed. Candyass is a must have.
Ever since 1999 or so, I've been fascinated by this band, as well as perplexed by the great loathing which many people have towards them. I found Orgy so different from the rest of the pack of KoRn, Rage Against the Machine, Creed, and Nirvana wannabes which dominated the "rock" slots of most radio and television stations; they sounded, acted (not to mention dressed), and generally seemed to be nothing like anyone else in the mainstream music world. That was what originally whetted my curiosity, and one evening in late 2000 I bought both of Orgy's albums from the time, and to this day I don't regret that. In fact, I still hold them in high regard for being one of the more original and talented bands in the mainstream.
Orgy fall into several clichés which rendered them so greatly spurned by people everywhere. For one, they were a popular band for quite some time; it was not uncommon to hear them played on various radio stations and see videos to "Stitches," "Blue Monday," and other singles on MTV. Many a foolish, immature person from each generation's youth is quick to assume that if a band or musician is popular, they lack talent, sold out, etc., etc. Obviously, that is not a good reason to knock a band like Orgy; popularity does not represent talent. Tool is one of the most popular bands of the 1990's and onward and yet do people regard *them* as untalented? I rest my case. What's more, Orgy are signed to KoRn's music label, Elementree; oh no, they're involved with KoRn? They *have* to suck then, right? Wrong…
It is due to some of the more material aspects of Orgy that many other people dislike them. For instance, they wear makeup – a lot. Okay, right away that can be argued, because music is about *sound,* not appearances; next question? Oh, Orgy doesn't play very complex songs, eh? That's not their style; they like to make short, trippy songs, plain and simple. It seems that these surface-value clichés are what most people base their dislikes upon; fairly weak arguments, all.
What I *really* don't understand is how Orgy gets lumped with their distortion- and angst-heavy contemporaries in the numetal (hissssssssssssssss…) genre; Orgy sound nothing like them! Frontman Jay Gordon never screams nor whines about a bad childhood – and thankfully, he's never *once* rapped in any of their songs; the guitars never try too get to heavy or outlandish; and *some* credit has to be given to the drumming, which sometimes gets tastefully intricate. Even I will admit that Jay's voice is a bit monotonous most of the time, but he is capable of quite a range, and doesn't sound like he's straining (something which even Jon Davis of KoRn does frequently). So the guitars are very simplistic in style; they add texture and melody to the music – not to mention Amir Derakh's unique blend of synthesizer-like effects in his leads (read: not just bouts of feedback, a la Godsmack or Seether) are a real treat. In fact, it is this latter quality which really separates Orgy from the rest of the pack; they're more akin to Nine Inch Nails than they are to, say, KoRn.
And so here is CANDYASS, their debut album. The sound and production are crystal-clear (one of the benefits of mainstream attention, no doubt); the songs are all wholly unique from one another, with no filler or rehash to be found. "Stitches" is a minor scale, trippy song with a rather creepy melody, giving off vibes of helplessness and desperation (without getting over-the-top) and being heavy not through distortion, but ambience. "Fetisha" and "Social Enemies" have more of a grinding, mid-tempo groove, with fairly sexual atmosphere. "Blue Monday," their most famous single, is not much of a change from the original version musically, but fitted with Orgy's darker sound, the vibe changes drastically. "Dissention" is fast and sleek, heavy yet without being particularly aggressive or ominous, not to mention with nice guitar interplay. This is a fine collection of songs, and I enjoy listening to it every now and then even nowadays.
Maybe most people aren't ready for Orgy; maybe the band is just too out-of-place to really click with society. Orgy gives me mesmerizing chills, because when I listen to their music, I'm not just listening to a band, but to music from a future world like something out of a sci-fi novel. I'm not saying that they're "the sound of the future," but rather the sound of another world outside of mankind's preconceptions of time and space. Orgy is cool like that.
I'm not saying Orgy is the most original band to emerge in the `90's, and I'm not saying that they are the most talented. What I'm really trying to say is that they are highly overlooked and underrated, because nobody gives them a chance. However, if approached with an open mind and an active imagination, Orgy might well make for a wholly unique listen.


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An Evansville girl is recovering after shooting herself in the hand on Friday night.
Evansville Police say they were called to the 300 block of N. 9th Street around 9:30 p.m. and found a 9-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to her left hand.
Investigators believe 48-year-old Gilbert Ricketts Jr. was showing his guns to some neighborhood juveniles.
Police say Ricketts had removed the magazine from a .22 caliber rifle and allowed the girl to handle it, believing the weapon was safe. Officers say the rifle discharged, damaging the fingers on the girl's left hand.
The victim was transported to the hospital where it is believed she will likely lose some of her fingers.
Police say Ricketts was arrested and charged with providing a firearm to a juvenile, a C Felony.
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On Monday, former Cypress Lake High School basketball coach Robert Schnepp was sentenced to six years in Florida State Prison, followed by 24 years of probation, after pleading guilty to the charges of grand theft over $100,000 and securities fraud over $50,000 with five of more victims.
Both charges are first degree felonies.
Schnepp was also ordered to pay $192,600 in restitution to his victims.
Schnepp was arrested in December 2012, for duping friends and fellow employees out of approximately $200,000.
A joint investigation was conducted by the Lee County Sheriff's Office Economic Crimes Unit, Florida Office of Financial Regulation, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the State of Indiana Securities Division of the Prosecution Assistance Unit.
The investigation found that Schnepp convinced friends, teachers and fellow coaches that he was an investment advisor and could help them make money. During a three year period, Schnepp continued soliciting money for the scam. Schnepp went as far as sending out fake quarterly statements to his victims that indicated their investments were doing well.
The scheme began to unravel when some of Schnepp's victims asked to cash in some of their returns. Several checks Schnepp issued to the victims bounced. At this point, several victims became suspicious and contacted the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation showed that Schnepp operated a Ponzi scheme from 2008-2011. He solicited money from the victims, but instead of investing the money in the stock market, Schnepp would use it to pay previous investors and for personal expenses. The investigation also revealed Schnepp was not licensed as an investment advisor in Florida during that three-year period.
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GRCA's third annual Green Progress Report highlights several significant improvements made in the past year, such as the preservation of an additional 12,800 acres of state land and continuing efforts to restore the Gulf Coast after the BP oil spill.
GRCA founder Scott Walton said that even a single homeowner using a more energy-efficient light bulb is worth noting.
"If we can get them to screw in a new type of light bulb, other lights start to go off. Questions lead to other questions, and then behaviors change," Walton said.
Walton said that cities, churches and colleges across the state are going green.
The length of the Green Progress Report reflects the movement's popularity. The 2010 report is twice the size of the first one that was released by GRCA in 2008.
Walton said the benefits of the changes are being felt by organisms as small as the tulutoma snail, which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed moving from the endangered species list to the threatened list because it has made "major strides on the road to recovery." The freshwater mollusk is found in the Coosa River and its tributaries.
Entire communities are also being impacted.
Huntsville's "Green 13" Sustainability Report, which was unveiled in February, contains a variety of proposals that would make the city one of the greenest in the nation.
Jefferson County approved "SmartCode" amendments to its zoning ordinance in October that are expected to help conserve land, energy and natural resources as well as reduce traffic congestion and sprawl.
Birmingham's 19-acre Railroad Park also made the Green Progress Report. It features more than 600 trees, a lake, wetlands, playgrounds, a skate park and a natural amphitheater.
Even coastal communities, which were devastated by the oil spill, have something to celebrate.
Several groups have formed the 100-1000: Restore Coastal Alabama partnership, which plans to build 100 miles of oyster reefs and plant more than 1,000 acres of coastal marsh and seagrass in Mobile Bay over the next five years.
Walton said he has enjoyed watching several movements emerge within the environmental movement in the past year.
Community gardening, for example, is making a comeback.
"A lot of concepts related to going green can be described as 'what is old is new again.' People planted victory gardens after World War II. Now we are growing things to connect with others, eat healthier and live more frugally," Walton said.
More farmer markets have been developed in Alabama than anywhere else in the United States in the past decade, according to the executive director of Jones Valley Urban Farm in Birmingham who is mentioned inthe report.
Walton said a care of creation movement is also taking hold in churches and faith-based organizations.
This year, Montevallo Presbyterian Church became the first congregation in the state and 12th in the nation to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star label for houses of worship.
Walton said government initiatives have helped the environmental movement grow.
Alabamaians received $4.4 million in federal rebates last year for purchasing energy-efficient appliances. Nearly 3,000 homes in the state also got upgrades such as weather-stripping and insulation.
Walton added that policy-makers are also making a difference.
"I'd like to think that's because of constituents pushing for it, but we're also seeing signs of visionary leadership in the state," Walton said.
Other improvements included in the Green Progress Report are:
•a partnership between the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and companies such as U.S. Steel to reduce diesel emissions and particle pollution
•the destruction of all chemical weapons at Anniston Army Depot by June 2011
•ADEM funding to clean up 72 illegal dumps in the state
•more than $1.7 million in ADEM awards to enhance recycling in municipalities
•the opening of the Aquatic Biodiversity Center, the largest state-operated recovery center for mollusks in the nation
•the new Alabama Trails Commission and nine trails being recognized as National Recreational Trails
"Alabama has a lot to be proud of, and we feel like that is worth pointing out," Walton said.


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Turning your porch from ho-hum to head-turning doesn't have to drain your bank account or mean a major renovation. Plenty of easy, inexpensive changes can make a dramatic impact. New cushions for existing furniture will give the space a facelift -- even a few new bright-colored throw pillows can add plenty of pizzazz. Invest in accessories that will lend an aura of refinement to your outdoor space, such as weatherproof lamps, outdoor rugs, or floral linen curtains. Here, two ways to make your porch prettier in no time.


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Congratulations. You've made the decision to kick your cigarette habit and improve your health in the New Year.
But, we're already a couple weeks into 2013. Are you struggling with quitting or haven't quite gotten there yet?
Overcoming a nicotine addiction can be tough, but with a few simple tips and some local resources to support you, it should be much easier to stick to your resolution.
The Pennsylvania Free Quitline is giving away 8 week supplies of Free Nicotine Patches with free counseling. All you have to do is call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
There are plenty of resources to help you stay on track.
- Chester County Hospital Cessation Program
- Main Line Health Smoking Cessation Program
- Delaware County Tobacco-Free Coalition
- SmokeFreePhilly
Now that you know of places you can turn to for support, start the quitting process by thinking about why you want to quit.
Are you worried you could get a smoking-related disease? Are you concerned smoking could prevent you from seeing your children or grandchildren grow up?
Record your reasons for quitting and keep the list with you at all times to serve as a reminder about why your resolution is important to you.
Setting a quit date is the next step towards success, according to the American Cancer Society.
If you're not ready to start now, in the weeks leading up to your quit date, trade your favorite cigarettes for other, less appealing varieties. Switch to low-tar filters or menthols, for example, if you normally don't smoke those kinds of cigarettes.
This will make the habit of smoking less appealing, making it easier for you to quit. Once your quit date arrives, throw out all of your ashtrays, matches and lighters and go cold turkey.
Many smokers find that kicking the habit completely, with no nicotine replacements or medications, is the best bet.
If you relapse, don't panic. Identify what it was that triggered your desire to smoke and come up with ways to avoid and overcome that trigger in the future.
Quitting is a process and most smokers attempt to quit several times before they are able to do so for good—but don't let that discourage you.
Neil Jones, whose name has been changed, is a retired physician who tried to quit smoking six times before committing to a cigarette-free lifestyle 27 years ago.
"When I was in medical school, I held a patient's cancerous lung in my hands and saw what it was doing to their health. Afterwards, I stepped outside for a cigarette," he said. "It was really hard to quit but I knew I had to keep trying."
If you aren't able to kick the habit on your own, or with aids such as nicotine gum or the nicotine patch, don't give up. Sometimes all you need is a little support. Ask your friends and family to aid you in your efforts to quit smoking.
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Jaguars release DT Henderson and four others
The Jaguars announced Monday the release of four players, including two-time Pro Bowl DT John Henderson.
2010 draft choices by team: Jaguars
Here are the players who were chosen by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2010 NFL draft.
Jaguars pleased with compensation for Groves
What was Al Davis thinking? That is what we're hearing in Jacksonville, where the Jaguars acquired a fifth-round pick the day before the draft in exchange for underachieving DE Quentin Groves.
Jaguars get great value in Morrison deal
Quentin Groves was sent to Oakland on Wednesday in exchange for a fifth-round pick. Now, the Jaguars have acquired MLB Kirk Morrison and another fifth-rounder in exchange for their fourth-round pick.
Jaguars acquire LB Morrison
The Jaguars continued to bolster their defense on Saturday as they traded their fourth-round pick to the Raiders for ILB Kirk Morrison and Oakland's fifth-round pick.
Jaguars continue strengthening D-line
With only one selection on Day Two of the draft (74th overall), Gene Smith and the Jaguars continued rebuilding the defensive line, selecting their second tackle of the weekend, Louisiana Tech DT D'Anthony Smith.
Smith turns heads with Alualu pick
GM Gene Smith provided the first big surprise of Draft Day with the selection of Cal DE Tyson Alualu. When teamed with offseason acquisition Aaron Kampman and rookie Terrance Knighton, the Jaguars' defensive line should possess a tenacity that was ...
Alualu, that's who!
Eric Edholm shares his thoughts on Jaguars first-round pick Tyson Alualu. He'll make frequent posts throughout the draft, in his "Around the NFL" blog.
Raiders acquire DE Groves for fifth-round pick
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"This is what I like to see. Full, full," Arapahoe Motel owner Vickie Bell says as she shows NTV her reservation book.
Bell is just one of the many motel owners in southwest Nebraska with full rooms. Due to firearm deer season, her business is booked, and rooms are full.
"I have guys come as far as Florida, New York," Bell said. Her motel sits right in the middle of all the desired hunting destinations. Because of Arapahoe's popularity, motels are clicking off the vacancy light all across southwest Nebraska.
"When the season is open, the first week of the season, they're not many rooms available no matter if they go to Holdrege, Lexington and McCook, wherever," said Edith Whitebeck, owner of Shady Rest Motel.
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No, I'm not qualified to write a 3,000-word treatise on Sam Snead. I only know the name because it appeared in Peanuts strips. He was a golfer, apparently. That's not my world.
But golf is the world of the good folks over at GolfersWest.com. So let's see what they have to say about the legends of the game.
Many people believe, it's my belief, that the baseball writers who vote annually for the Hall of Fame do so capriciously and with a substantial bias.
That's half right. As for the capricious aspect, that's no where near the truth. Speaking for all the baseball writers I know, we give this nomination process its deserved consideration. I know when I get the ballot the first of December every year it takes me the whole month to mull over my choices.
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Here's my bottom line: If a player has tested positive or admitted to taking PEDs, or been so strongly linked to PEDs that he created a greater stain on the game than the greatness he accomplished on the field, he didn't get my vote.
Those aren't the legends I was ...
In all the years I have voted for the Hall of Fame — 30 and counting — this was the most difficult of 'em all.
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And, to be fair, a writer I respect a lot, Tyler Kepner of the New York Times, vouched for the three writers from Golfers West. I might disagree with their choices and arguments, but the analogy involving me writing about Sam Snead isn't valid. To vote for the HOF, you have to watch a ton of baseball in your career, covering the sport for 10 years or more.
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Posted: Jan 27, 2014
MARS Incorporated is one of the largest food manufacturers in the world which operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Food, Wrigley Gum and Confections, Drinks and Symbioscience.
Mars is the world's leading confectionery company, following the acquisition of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company in 2008 adding to its existing brands M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE® and MARS®, the world famous EXTRA® and ORBIT®.
Mars is also the world's leading Petcare company, with petcare brands such as PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN® and WHISKAS®.
We are looking for vibrant, passionate individuals with excellent communication and presentation skills to join our highly professional team in Dubai in the following positions.
Production Team Leader in World Class Manufacturing, Dubai
Job Purpose: The position holders will be responsible for managing production team in production line, which covers following dimensions:
- Direct line management of 12 – 20 associates.
- Indirect management of 5 – 10 production contractors.
- One production line or area within the value steam.
KPIs : Safety, Food safety, Quality, TRS, Productivity, MFI and NQC Second point of escalation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and measure day to day work of his team, deliver agreed operation KPIs in terms of costs, quality, customer service, safety and hygiene, and routine PM tasks.
- Create assignments and monitor progress, co-ordinate training, and develop associates in their area of responsibility,
- Conduct PDPs for his team and ensure disciplinary matters are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and policies.
- Promote and drive LEAN and continuous improvement culture within his team, implement continuous improvement activities that address safety, quality, and efficiency in production line / area.
- Provide clear communication with VSM to his team.
- Implement and manage product quality and safety.
- Support FMOS by managing PPI tours and ensure effectiveness of JTM.
- Develop problem solving and failure root cause analysis approach within his team.
- Monitor functionality of equipment and machinery.
Requirements and Skills:
- Diploma / BSc in mechanical or electrical engineering
- Minimum 5 years experience in food manufacturing with an understanding of principles of Lean Manufacturing and basic technical skills
- Ability to read and implement Safety , food safety and operational procedures
- Basic mechanical knowledge on tools and reading basic mechanical drawings.
- An understanding of safety, quality, audits and operational procedures.
- Understands manufacturing standards and escalation procedures
- Strong communication skills, ability to relate with people at all levels from diverse backgrounds and to confront difficult and challenging situations as required.
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Poetry Friday: "Christmas Tree, Three"
Today, I'm doing something I've never done before: offering a free gift!
A couple of weeks ago, I featured "Naked," the first poem in my winter-themed poetry collection. This week, I'm spotlighting another poem from the collection – and since it's getting close to that "time of year," this is one of two Christmas poems in it! And let me just say right now, that anyone who thinks haikus are easy to write…has never written a really good haiku. This is the only haiku in the collection, yet it went through more revisions than most of the other 22 poems.
I hope it's one of those 'really good haikus' I was just talking about. ;)
And oh, yes…the free gift I mentioned? In the spirit of giving, I'm offering TWO New Hampshire-made, handcrafted milkweed pod Christmas ornaments – a $16 value – to one lucky person. Just leave a note in the comments section below, letting me know if you'd like to be in the drawing, and I'll draw one name at random on Wednesday, December 12! I'll announce the winner in my Friday, December 14, blog post. (and if you'd like to purchase one for $8/ea., just drop me an email)
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So here's today's three-part haiku; hope you like it. And be sure to check out all the Poetry Friday happenings with Robyn Hood Black!
Christmas Tree, Three
Country Christmas tree
tall and green, tinseled in light,
welcomes us inside.
City Christmas tree
in store-bought white, warmly shines
a mother's sweet smile.
Island Christmas tree
with outstretched leaves, holds seashells
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Everything about Christmas that makes you happy and full of joy!
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Sometimes, like today and yesterday, nothing seems right in my life. I'm pretty sure everybody has those days or weeks and they really suck. It started at work when I actually cashed a fraud check for someone. Man it looked real if I've ever seen a real check before!! I mean the person even had the pay stub attached. Then that evening I didn't balance in my register. What else???? Working for a bank can make you pull your hair out at times!! On my way home yesterday, I was waiting for the bus and was in my own world thinking about the bad day I had when the bus came. I always wait for people to get off the bus before I get in but as I said, I was in my own world so I got on as someone was trying to get out. I said I was sorry when I came back to reality and realized what I was doing, yet rudely the bus driver said to me "thanks for waiting for the person to get out of the bus first, ma'am." Now I was really upset. I didn' t say anything, I just sat down. It was a bad day and even today I still feel bothered by it like I'm carrying something heavy on my shoulders. I feel sad almost. So my point of all this is that no matter what people said or did to try to cheer me up when I got home, nothing worked. Nothing that is, until I logged on to MMC. My mood changed to very peaceful. I felt so good "being with" Christmas minded people. It's like nothing can go wrong when you believe in Christmas. I feel good right now but I know as soon as I log off to go back to work I will feel sad again. I will be back tonight...and every other night.
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Talib Kweli 2 Adelaide!
Over the course of 2013, a large number of international Hip-Hop acts have toured Australia, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, A$AP Rocky, Kendrick Lamar to name a few. All of these acts played most major cites, but not Adelaide! The next MC set to make a trip down under is Talib Kweli as part of the Rap City tour, again missing Adelaide. I know I'm not the only South Australian Hip-hop head upset about this. After all, Adelaide is one of the major centres of the Aus Hip-Hop culture, the home of Golden Era records and legendary acts like the Hilltop Hoods and The Funkoars. I understand that this is possibly to do with the Rap City tour structure and not Kweli personally choosing to miss us. But I figure if we make enough noise, we can get the legendary BK MC to come visit!
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