text: I'm not sure it this will work but I will give it a try- The paranoid Lions fan in me recognizes the team is constantly in the cross hairs of the league and media. Negative stories abound, bad referee calls are costly and timely, touchdowns are redefined mid play and taken away, league fines are over the top, etc... I'm interested to see how the coverage of Aldon Smith and Von Miller play out. It looks like Von Miller gets 6game suspension for trying to game/fix the system. It seems like that's a pretty big offense and speaks to what else he might do to win if he was clearly trying to circumvent the drug testing collection process. 6 games for such a bold tactic seems kind of light. Aldon Smith with two duis, being stabbed and having been said to have fired gunshots at his house party all seem like bigger personal blights than anything Suh has done. I'm not saying Suh is clean...the norm in the NFL could be what those guys have done. I have to think Von learned his trick in college or had it suggested from another pro but I speculate. I wonder how the media wolves treat this. Locally sportswriters are disappointed in JH for not taking a stand against aldon. Local fans seemed disappointed too. I'm curious to see his crowd reaction although I imagine Niners will introduce the offense for this home game now. They both seem like huge stories and have a greater impact on the image and legitimacy of the league but I can't help but feel that, measuring airtime used to discuss it, Suhs dirty block still gets more airtime.


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Miami Dolphins
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DT Fluellen signs with Dolphins
DT Andre Fluellen has signed with the Dolphins after playing the past four seasons for the Lions.
Dolphins GM Ireland regrets comment to fan
Jeff Ireland admits he muttered a profanity as he walked away from a fan following an unfriendly conversation during the team's most recent game.
Week Two Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Reggie Bush, Clay Matthews and Adam Vinatieri as its Players of the Week.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week Two
This week, it was the Bills and Dolphins turning the tables by winning big and the Patriots and Jets suffering ugly losses.
Bush leads Dolphins to first win in Philbin era
Reggie Bush ran for 172 yards and two touchdowns Sunday, and the Dolphins won a home opener for the first time since 2005 by beating the Raiders 35-13.
Key matchup: Raiders RB Darren McFadden vs. Dolphins front seven
In Friday's key matchup, respective team strengths will be facing off in a big game for two struggling teams, the Raiders and Dolphins.
WR Johnson charged with domestic battery
Free-agent WR Chad Johnson was formally charged with one count of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to reports.
AFC East Spin cycle: Week One
The Patriots and Jets dominated in Week One, while the Bills are close to panic mode and the Dolphins have a long way to go.
Insider: Parcells' poor drafts drained Dolphins
An NFL insider says Bill Parcells left the Dolphins' organization with a dearth of talent.
Texans pick Tannehill three times in 30-10 win
Houston's defense dominated rookie Ryan Tannehill and Miami in the Texans' 30-10 win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Dolphins release QB Garrard
The Dolphins released QB David Garrard on Tuesday. Prior to knee surgery, Garrard was considered a favorite to start at quarterback.
Patriots sign RB Hilliard, waive C Tennant
The Patriots signed former Dolphins RB Lex Hilliard on Tuesday. Hilliard is the fifth running back on the team's roster.
WR Armstrong awarded to Dolphins off waivers
WR Anthony Armstrong, two defensive backs and a linebacker have been awarded to the Dolphins off waivers.
Davis trade opens door for Dolphins CB Carroll
Dolphins third-year CB Nolan Carroll is now the team's outside option in the sub-package after Vontae Davis was traded to Indy.
Dolphins ship OL Cook to Cowboys
The Dolphins traded reserve OL Ryan Cook to the Cowboys for a 2013 seventh-round pick, according to multiple reports.
Moore has signed a two-year contract to remain with the Miami Dolphins as a backup rather than testing free agency next week and pursuing a possible starting job.||||||| Moore was beaten out for Miami's No. 1 job last summer by rookie Ryan Tannehill and played in only two games off the bench. The five-year veteran started 12 games for the Dolphins in 2011 and had his best season, throwing for 2,497 yards and 16 touchdowns with nine interceptions.
Though Ryan Tannehill is practicing on a limited basis after leaving Sunday's victory over the New York Jets in the first quarter with left knee and thigh injuries, Moore took the snaps with the starters at the beginning of team drills.||||||| Moore went 11 for 19 against the Jets for 131 yards and a score.
David Garrard is listed as the first-team quarterback on the Miami Dolphins' first depth chart, ahead of Matt Moore and first-round pick Ryan Tannehill as they try to win the starting job.||||||| First-year coach Joe Philbin called the quarterback battle "a fluid situation" and said there was no guarantee Garrard would get the start in Friday's preseason opener against Tampa Bay. Moore started the last 12 games for Miami (No. 27 in the AP Pro32) in 2011 and went 6-3 over the last nine weeks, compiling an impressive 97.8 passer rating during that span.
The Miami Dolphins have quarterback Moore for their game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.||||||| Moore was listed as questionable coming in after being limited in practice this week because of a concussion and neck injury sustained in a loss to Philadelphia last weekend. Moore ranks 12th in the NFL in passing. In nine starts this year he has 10 touchdown passes and five interceptions.
Moore has left his team's game against Philadelphia on Sunday after being shaken up.||||||| Moore was hit in the back as he threw an incomplete pass late in the third quarter Sunday. He was slow to rise but eventually walked off the field and was replaced by J.P. Losman.


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New Delhi : Alleging that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Congress party are 'neck deep in corruption', the BJP on Wednesday said Congress president Sonia Gandhi has no 'moral right' to speak on corruption.
'Sonia Gandhi has not taken any step against her partymen including the Prime Minister who are involved in corruption,' BJP spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy told reporters here reacting to Ms Gandhi's attack on the BJP in her rally in Rajkot in the BJP-ruled Gujarat.
Rudy said 'shockingly' the Congress president spoke on corruption but she 'forgot' the scams including the Commonwealth Games, 2G and coal block allocation.
He alleged that in 'coalgate', the Prime Minister was directly involved.
'The Congress has a track record of corruption and that party was in denial,' the BJP spokesperson added.
He alleged that definition of corruption has changed in the dictionary of the Congress party.


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Morbid Angel - various pressings on vinyl explained.
So, back in 2002, you guys reissued Morbid Angel's Altars of Madness on vinyl. Despite not having a turntable at the time, and being something of a collector at the time, I decided to snag one when I came across it in the store while they were still around.
Fast forward ten years, and I finally got my first record player. I started back on the other collector-type vinyls I had acquired in the intervening period, like Relapse's Atheist collection boxset -- I was blown away at how brilliant they sounded! I eagerly waited for Piece of Time to finish so I could finally unseal my transparent-blue pressing of Altars and finally experience it in its original form... Well, I'm sure you know where this one is going.
Honestly, it sounds like garbage. It's full of scratches and pops and just sounds brittle and harsh. None of that characteristic analog warmth, no phrases popping out that got lost in translation on their journey to digital in the CD pressings, or anything. In fact, it sounds markedly worse than the three or four different CD issues I own.
So, I ask you, my dear Earache representative: What gives? Was the original pressing just truly awful? Did you guys royally screw the re-pressing on this edition? And are the recent vinyl reissues of the other Morbid classics subject to this same treatment?
I'd love to buy them all to support one of my favorite (and, let's be honest: probably one of the single most important bands in death metal history) bands of all time, but that seems a rather tall order after the 2002 edition has left such a foul taste.
Answer: Well first of all thank you for purchasing the vinyl back in 2002 on blue wax- but you were mistaken to think you could " hear the album in its original form". Maybe this blog is too truthful for its own good, but the reality is buying a vinyl is not a ticket for time travel back to the 1980s.
We've sold many thousands but you're the first person to complain to us about the quality - sorry to hear it's not to your liking, but it was never advertised as the definitive audiophile edition or from original analogue tapes. What you have is a USA pressing made by Earache's office/licensee stateside and was part of a series of approx 10 early Earache albums re-issued in 2002, and the motivation was simply to make them available again on wax, with nice big artwork, nothing more.
Trends in vinyl come and go, shaped vinyl was all the rage in the 80s, picture discs abounded, whereas coloured wax was a rarity- you could have any colour so long as it's black. Nowadays coloured wax, swirls and splatter are everywhere, but the fastest growing trend is the audiophile analogue crowd who favour supreme audio quality over gimmicks. Our recent 2012 Napalm Death FDR (Full Dynamic Range) editions of Scum and Feto were made from original era analogue tapes and are audiophile editions with all dynamics preserved, and have been so well received, we'll do more of those soon, and advertise them as such. To be honest the explanation for any unsavoury sound on the 2002 editions was simply because the loudness war was in full swing in that period.
See pics above of the actual original metalwork (mother/ stamper) used to press the Carcass Mosh 18 2002 Uk edition, and the info for Mosh 21 Entombed UK 2002 edition at the plant- Damont Audio.
The audio signal is basically this: 1101011000100101010010110101101010 ( the 01011101001 bit is my fave part) so to pretend its an analogue audiophile edition would be misleading.


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L to R R to L Alpha
This routes looks intimating compared to Gemini Right, but excellent protection and fun moves makes this a must-do. In my mind, there are two distinct cruxes, one down low, about 15 feet off the deck, and the second at the main bulge about 2/3 of the way up. The first crux is a delicate, balancy move, and the second is more mental as you surmount the bulge.
Just left of Gemini Right. Obvious thin finger-crack.
Excellent protection. Mostly small-mid size cams/nuts, but you may want a 2 or 3 up top, as I recall. Shuts at top, shared with Gemini Right.


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Man in hospital after attack outside White Horse pub in Marchwood
4:41pm Thursday 29th May 2014 in News By Rory McKeown, Senior reporter
A MAN suffered a serious head injury after an assault outside a Hampshire pub.
The 33-year-old man was assaulted outside the White Horse pub in Marchwood last night.
He was taken to Southampton General Hospital with a serious injury following the assault, which happened at just after 10.30pm.
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The Eagle-Tribune
---- — As New Hampshire's housing market slowly improves, the state is expected to have the fewest number of foreclosures since 2009.
The New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority announced the state is on track to have approximately 100 fewer foreclosures this year than it did in 2011.
As of Sept. 30, 2,843 homes had been foreclosed on. That total is expected to reach about 3,750 by year's end, according to the authority. There were 3,863 in 2011.
The number for September dropped from 301 in 2011 to 263 this year — a 13 percent decrease. That followed a 12 percent drop in August.
The trend is reflected in figures for Rockingham County, where there have been 581 foreclosures through the end of September. That compares to 832 last year and 849 in 2010, according to the county registry of deeds.
"We are seeing a decrease," Register of Deeds Cathy Stacey said. "Are they lower? Absolutely. Should they be even lower? Absolutely."
There were still 99 foreclosures reported in Derry through September, 66 in Salem and 41 in Londonderry. For that same period in 2011, there were 102 in Derry, 66 in Londonderry and 56 in Salem.
Stacey and Dan Smith, the authority's director of housing research, are cautiously optimistic the number of foreclosures will continue to steadily drop. But they are realistic as well.
The housing market is seeing gains, but continued slow economic growth is having a major impact, they said.
"It's improving, but very slowly. The economy is limping along," Smith said. "As the economy improves, the housing market should improve right along with it."
Two weeks ago, the New Hampshire Association of Realtors reported home sales and prices were on the rise — indicators both the economy and housing market are improving.
In September, the median sales prices for a single-family home in New Hampshire was $199,000, a 2.3 percent increase over last year. In Rockingham County, the median sales price rose 5 percent to $251,000, the association said.
Smith said even though foreclosures are decreasing, there's still a long way to go.
"It's going to take a while to get back to the numbers from before the recession," Smith said.
There were nearly 500 foreclosures in New Hampshire in 2005, but that figure more than doubled to 1,157 in 2006. The total soared to 2,071 in 2007 and then 3,560 in 2008.
After declining slightly to 3,467 in 2009, the number of foreclosures shot up to 3,953 in 2010.
Rockingham County usually has about 20 to 23 percent of all the home foreclosures in the state, according to authority spokeswoman Jane Law.
Stacey said it's nice to see the number of foreclosures drop, but more needs to be done to boost consumer confidence and help prospective homeowners. It's difficult for many to get bank loans to buy homes, she said.
"It's disappointing," she said. "(Banks) make it so stringent and strict, people who can afford loans can't attain them because of the restrictions."
Local real estate agents agreed with Stacey and Smith that although foreclosures are decreasing, the economy and housing market could use a major boost.
Cindy Ronning, a broker for Sunlike Realty in Pelham, said the market was off to a good start in the spring before slowing down this fall.
"It was really clicking along," she said. "Once Labor Day hit, it got a little slow, but still good."
Peg Walther of Prudential Verani, which has offices in Londonderry and Salem, said a lot of foreclosures mean banks are putting these properties on the market and prospective homeowners are waiting to grab them at a modest price.
"We're still seeing a demand for bank-owned properties," Walther said.
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My friend who is a huge Pats fan pointed out this mailbag from the Globe's beat writer, which pretty much puts the Broncos-Pats non-deal into perspective:
It's the first item just read down through his intro.
I miss the Rocky and Legwold, he would have had some interesting insight into this mess. Anyone know where Jeff went?? Hopefully he will replace Fat Bill at ESPN or even better go to the NFL page to join Schefter.


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|Juanita M. Rahrig
|Friday, January 31, 2014 9:34 PM
March 7, 1931-Jan. 31, 2014
Juanita M. Rahrig, 82, of Spencerville died at 3:55 a.m. Friday in the Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville, where she had been a resident since September 2013, with her family at her side.
She was born March 7, 1931, in Amanda Township, Allen County, to Cloyd and Iona Hager Sakemiller, who preceded her in death. Her step-father, Russell "Spike" Trippy, also preceded her in death.
On Feb. 28, 1950, she married Robert N. "Wimp" Rahrig, who survives, along with six children, Roger (Mary) Rahrig, Pam (Ron) Shook and Mike (Sam) Rahrig, all of Spencerville and Jeff (Cathy) Rahrig of Lima, Rodney (Norma) Rahrig of Spencerville and Bob Rahrig of Wapakoneta; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; a sister, Louise Neuman of Wapakoneta; and two step-sisters, Carol Miller and Sandy (Jim) DeCamp, both of Spencerville.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville, Pastor Joseph Heeter officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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A NetJets Citation 560 sustained substantial damage, according to the NTSB, when its right wing contacted Runway 36 during landing at Lakeland Airport in Minocqua-Woodruff, Wis., on January 5. The twinjet subsequently went off the runway and hit a snowbank, but the two pilots and five passengers on board were not injured.
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If you own the megaphone, the transmitter, and the mouth, we are not equal -- especially when it came to the cigarette tax
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Editor's Note: California is transferring many prison inmates to jails in their counties of origin, a process known as Realignment that will impact the San Francisco Sheriff's Department. Mayor Ed Lee removed the elected head of that department last week, and the process for determining whether Lee acted appropriately could take months. With that context in mind, we present this inside look at Realignment by Eugene Alexander Day, a third strike inmate at Soledad Prison who will be writing occasional articles about prison life for the Guardian.
A perfect storm is brewing. An unparalleled crisis in corrections is exacerbated by an even worse economy. As a reform-minded inmate buried under a life sentence, it feels like hope is on the horizon. Judicial oversight is the cornerstone.
Due to a murderous and unconstitutional medical department, the Supreme Court implemented a population cap on the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). December marked the first of four benchmarks. By mid-2013, the prison population must be brought down by 33,000 inmates.
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My first reaction to today's news that the popular Millionaires Tax measure was merging with Gov. Jerry Brown's broad-based tax measure was "What the fuck!?!?" Taxing millionaires had over two-thirds support in recent polls and seemed to clearly tap the tax-the-rich zeitgeist that animated and was amplified by the Occupy movement.Read more »
Amid education cuts and tuition hikes, students increase pressure in Sacramento
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Michigan Legislature Considers Tax Exemption for FetusesThe Michigan House Tax Policy Committee held a hearing on Tuesday to consider the ramifications of two pieces of legislation that would allow individuals or families to claim a tax exemption for a fetus that has reached at least 12 weeks gestation.
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Obama Campaign Airs Controversial "First Time" AdThe Obama campaign released a new ad on Thursday night that has caused a political backlash for using double entendre to draw a connection between voting for the first time and losing one's virginity.
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FDA Investigates Monster Energy Drinks After DeathsThe FDA has launched an investigation into the possibility that Monster Energy drinks may have played a role in the deaths of five people, prompted by a lawsuit filed by the parents of a teen that allegedly died from caffeine toxicity after drinking them.
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Detroit Police Offer Cab Drivers Safety Course in Wake of ShootingsThe Detroit Police have put an emphasis on their safety course for cab drivers, after the death of a driver on Tuesday. It is the fourth driver shooting in a month. Now drivers are alleging that police are "harassing" them away from safer parking areas.
LaHood Says Detroit "Needs to Get Its Act Together" on Light RailU.S.Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood met yet again on Monday with Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder to discuss progress on the proposal to build a light rail system in the city.
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Greek Unemployment Hits 25 Percent, Next Bailout Installment LoomsGreece's unemployment rate in July hit a record 25 percent, according to preliminary reports released on Thursday. This is the 35th month in a row that joblessness has increased nationally.
Large-Scale Study to Examine Prevention of Early-Onset Alzheimer'sA large-scale international study announced on Wednesday will be the first of its kind to examine treatments to prevent or delay early-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Mom's Consumption of Fish Tied to ADHD RiskA new study released early this week found that a mother's consumption of fish while pregnant appears to have an effect on the risk of her child being diagnosed with ADHD later on.
Merkel Reaffirms Germany's Friendship with Greece Amid ProtestsGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel touted the partnership between Germany and Greece on Tuesday alongside Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras. Merkel met with Samaras in Athens to discuss the progress Greece has made in implementing austerity measures.
Detroit Police Chief Resigns Amid Allegations of MisconductDetroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. resigned on Monday. Mayor Dave Bing announced Godbee's resignation in a press conference and maintained that it was Godbee's personal decision to retire.
Romney Camp Hits Back at Criticism Regarding Abortion StanceRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign has hit back at allegations that he has softened his stance on abortion. A spokeswoman for Romney said on Tuesday that "he will be a pro-life president."
Pugh Alleges Detroit Police Deliberately Sabotaging Court ProceedingsDetroit City Council President Charles Pugh submitted a request to Interim Police Chief Chester Logan on Tuesday, asking him to investigate allegations that police officers are deliberately sabotaging proceedings in the city's 36th District Court.
France on Track to Ratify EU Fiscal Pact After Parliamentary VoteFrance is on track to ratify the EU fiscal pact that it agreed to this past March, after an overwhelming majority of lawmakers in the nation's lower house of Parliament voted in favor of the treaty. The Senate will vote on the document on Wednesday.
Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine Goes to Stem Cell ResearchersThe 2012 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to two men who pioneered research into stem cells more than four decades apart.
Paul Ryan Visits Michigan as Poll Shows Gap ClosingRepublican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan was in Michigan on Monday to tout Mitt Romney's economic plan and respect for the U.S. auto industry.
Bing to Head Investigation into Allegations Against Detroit Police ChiefDetroit Mayor Dave Bing announced on Friday that he intended to head the investigation into allegations of misconduct involving Police Chief Ralph Godbee Jr. Godbee was appointed by Bing in 2010.
PBS Funding Brought into Debate After Romney's Big Bird CommentsPresident Barack Obama continued on Friday to mock challenger Mitt Romney's stance that he would cut government funding to PBS, telling supporters in Virginia that "somebody's getting tough on Big Bird."
Romney, Obama Try to Use September Jobs Report for GainThe campaigns of both Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama spent Friday touting different sections of the September jobs report that each man said bolstered his own argument for why he should win the election in November.
September's Unemployment Rate Drops, Part-Time Work UpThe overall unemployment rate in the U.S. fell in September to its lowest point in almost three years, but the number of people forced to take part-time employment in lieu of full-time work rose over August's numbers.
Meningitis Cases Confirmed in Six States, Pharmacy Shuts DownCases of fungal meningitis have now been confirmed in six different states as of Thursday, with health officials saying that more may be coming. The pharmacy that compounded the tainted injections tied to the infection has voluntarily halted operations.
Detroit Water and Sewerage Workers Defy Order, Continue StrikeDespite initial confusion as to whether or not the strike by the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department workers was going to continue, union leaders on Wednesday assured the media that it would, citing unresolved issues.
New Test Can Diagnose Genetic Disorders in Infants in 50 HoursA new test has been developed by Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, that appears to be able to diagnose genetic defects in sick infants within hours, rather than weeks.
Meningitis Outbreak in Tennessee Kills 2, May Be Tied to InjectionsA meningitis outbreak contained mostly in Tennessee has killed two people and sickened at least a dozen more. Health officials now believe the disease may be tied to a fungal infection transmitted through a spinal steroid injection.
Detroit Water and Sewerage Workers Told by Judge to Halt StrikeWorkers for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department have gone on strike to protest a plan by Mayor Dave Bing and city officials to cut 81 percent of the department's employees. A judge on Monday issued a temporary restraining order against the workers.
Romney Campaign Hits Trail in Pennsylvania in Advance of New AdsRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney returned to the campaign trail in Pennsylvania on Friday, looking to close the gap between himself and President Barack Obama
Romney, Obama Call Netanyahu to Discuss IranBoth Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama made phone calls to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday to discuss security concerns over Iran's quest to build a nuclear weapon.
Protesters Clash with Police in Athens During Rally Against AusterityProtesters clashed with riot police in Athens on Wednesday, after a few people in the crowd threw what were reported to be Molotov cocktails.
Romney Releases 2011 Tax Returns, Summary of Last 20 YearsRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney honored the promise he made earlier this year to release his 2011 tax returns before the election, posting them on his campaign website Friday, along with a summary letter from PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
France Closes Embassies After Publication of Controversial CartoonsFrance closed its embassies in 20 countries today as a precautionary measure following the publication of some controversial cartoons that featured the Prophet Mohammad.
Obama Leads Among Latino Voters, Tied with Romney NationallyNew polls released on Tuesday show that President Barack Obama still holds a sizable lead over challenger Mitt Romney among Latino voters, but nationally, the two men remain virtually tied.
Romney Says "47 Percent" Remarks Were "Not Elegantly Stated"Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney stood by remarks he made regarding taxpayers shown on a video leaked on Monday, saying that they were not "elegantly stated."
Romney and the Republicans Switch Focus Back to EconomyPresidential candidate Mitt Romney joined his fellow Republicans in criticizing the Federal Reserve and President Barack Obama's economic policies after the Fed's announcement on Thursday that it would soon begin QE3.
Post-Convention Bump: Obama Pulls Ahead of Romney in Most Recent PollsPresident Barack Obama has pulled ahead of Republican challenger Mitt Romney, according to the first batch of polls to be completed after the Democratic convention.
NYC Becomes First U.S. City to Ban Supersized SodasThe New York City Board of Health approved a proposal by Mayor Michael Bloomberg to ban all sodas and sugary drinks over 16 ounces from restaurants and other eateries on Thursday.
8 Families File Lawsuit Against State of Michigan for Adoption FraudEight Michigan families filed a joint lawsuit against the state on Thursday, alleging civil rights violations and adoption fraud.
Michigan Gov. Snyder, Detroit Mayor Bing Announce Plan for Belle IsleMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing announced a proposal on Wednesday that would allow the state to lease the city's Belle Isle park for 30 years and use it as a state park.
Mich. Gov. Snyder Proposes Overhaul of Blue Cross Blue ShieldGov. Rick Snyder unveiled a proposal on Tuesday that would convert Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan into a for-profit insurer. The proposal is being met with some early resistance from state Attorney General Bill Schuette.
Study Links Marijuana Use to Increased Risk of Testicular CancerA new study published Monday has become the third body of research in recent years to link marijuana use to an increased risk of developing testicular cancer.
Romney Takes Aim at Jobs Report, Obama's Economic PoliciesRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney took aim at the president during remarks he made regarding the August jobs report on Friday, as well as taking time to defend himself from claims that he may not have good foreign policy credentials.
August Jobs Report Shows Little Improvement in U.S. EconomyThe August jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics noted that the national unemployment rate took a slight dip last month, but that the bulk of the decline was due to workers leaving the labor force.
Granholm Shifts Focus to Michigan and Auto Industry with DNC SpeechFormer Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm delivered a speech at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday centered around President Barack Obama's approval of a government bailout for GM and Chrysler.
Bing Praises Detroit Police, Pay Cuts May Be TemporaryDetroit Mayor Dave Bing on Friday, August 31, lauded the productivity of the city's police force, saying that he hoped pay cuts and longer shift assignments were only temporary hardships that could be reversed in the future.
Mich. Gov. Snyder Signs Overhaul of Teacher Pension ProgramMichigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Tuesday signed legislation that eliminates the chance for newly-hired teachers to receive a pension from the state in the future.
Study Finds Inhaled Steroids Can Stunt Children's GrowthA study published on Monday has found that inhaled steroids, commonly given to children to control their asthma symptoms, can permanently decrease a child's expected adult height by an average of half an inch.
Mich. Report Highlights "Serious Concerns" Regarding Jobs, PovertyA report by the Michigan League for Human Services released on Friday has detailed a number of indicators that the organization says are cause for serious concern regarding Michigan's overall jobs outlook and poverty rates.
Romney Surveys Damage from Isaac in LouisianaGOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney toured parts of the Jefferson Parish in Louisiana on Friday to survey the damage from Hurricane Isaac. He was accompanied by state Governor Bobby Jindal.
Couple Urged to Challenge Michigan's Ban on Same-Sex MarriageA Hazel Park couple currently embroiled in a lawsuit against the state's ban on joint adoption by unmarried partners was urged by the judge presiding over the case to amend their suit to target Michigan's ban on same-sex marriage instead.
Study Finds Niacin May Be Effective Against Staph InfectionsA study published on Monday has found that vitamin B3, otherwise known as niacin, may be effective in treating staph infections if administered in high enough doses.
Merkel Tells Greece it Must Meet Terms of Austerity AgreementGerman Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday said that while Germany does not want Greece to exit the European Union, it must deliver on promises it made in return for bailout funds.
Romney Draws Fire for Alleged "Birther" Joke in MichiganPresumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has drawn fire for a joke he made during a campaign stop in Michigan on Friday, in which he said that "no one's ever asked to see my birth certificate."
Mich. Court of Appeals Says Teacher Payroll Deduction UnconstitutionalThe Michigan Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday that a 2010 law requiring a 3 percent payroll deduction from public school employees to cover costs associated with retiree health benefits violates both the U.S. and Michigan Constitutions.
Hantavirus that Killed California Man Linked to YosemiteOne man has died and a woman is recovering after reportedly being exposed to the hantavirus during their stay at the Yosemite National Park earlier in the summer. The virus is spread by contact with infected rodents or their waste.
Researchers Find "SuperAgers" Who Avoid Cognitive DeclineResearchers at Northwestern University have found that there is a small percentage of the adult population, known as "SuperAgers" who somehow resist cognitive decline and loss of memory as they age.
Mich. Court of Appeals Rules Law is "Silent" on House ProcedureThe Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against House Democrats on Thursday, saying that Republicans are following the state's constitutional guidelines, or lack thereof, regarding so-called "immediate effect" legislation.
Romney Says Focus on His Tax Returns "Small-Minded"Presumptive GOP candidate Mitt Romney told reporters on Thursday that he has paid at least 13 percent in taxes every year for the last decade, and that the focus on his tax returns was "small-minded" in light of larger issues like joblessness and poverty.
Johnson & Johnson to Remove Harsh Chemicals from All ProductsJohnson & Johnson has expanded its pledge to remove harsh chemicals from its baby products, promising to remove similar chemicals from all of its adult products by 2015.
Michigan Unemployment Rose for Third Straight Month in JulyThe unemployment rate in Michigan rose for the third straight month in July, according to reports, returning to the same level that it was at in January of this year.
New Polls Show Ryan Pick Hasn't Given Romney a BoostNew national polls released on Wednesday show that Mitt Romney did not get an initial boost from his pick of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate.
Wayne County Judge Rules Roberts to Lose Academic Control Over DPSA Wayne County Circuit judge ruled on Tuesday that Detroit Public Schools Emergency Manager Roy Roberts does not have control over academics in the district, but will retain financial control until the fate of Public Act 4 has been decided this November.
Residents Outside Fukushima Show Low Levels of RadiationResearchers have found a minimal amount of radiation contamination in the people who live in the areas surrounding the Fukushima nuclear power plant, but they have found a high level of psychological distress in the workers at the plant.
Romney, Obama Trade Jabs Over Energy Policy and Alternative FuelsBoth GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama were on the campaign trail on Tuesday, appealing to crowds in different swing states for support for their individual energy policies.
Mich. Court of Appeals Rules Proposal to Add Casinos UnconstitutionalThe Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a proposed amendment to the state's constitution that would have allowed for eight more casinos in the state is unconstitutional and cannot be placed on the November ballot.
CDC Report Finds 39 States Now Have Obesity Rates Over 25 PercentThe CDC released the results of a survey it conducted last year to determine the percentage of adults per individual U.S. state that are now considered obese. According to the CDC, there are now 39 states with an adult obesity rate of 25 percent or more.
Romney Airs New Ad, Says Obama Using Death for "Political Gain"Presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney's campaign released a new ad on Friday attacking the character of President Barack Obama, who he claims is using the death of a Kansas City woman for political gain
Statins Found to Decrease Men's Risk of Developing Some LymphomasTwo new studies released on Thursday have both found secondary benefits to the use of statins, including a decreased risk of developing certain cancers and cardiovascular illness.
Michigan Lawmakers to Review Fireworks Statutes After ComplaintsA group of Michigan lawmakers announced on Thursday that they will review the state's newly-relaxed fireworks statute, after thousands of complaints were sent to the office of Gov. Rick Snyder following the July 4 holiday.
Romney Says Potential VP Choice Should Have "Vision for the Country"GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney shied away from naming a VP pick during an interview on Thursday. A new poll indicates that Republican voters feel that an ability to run the country should be the top priority in Romney's decision-making process.
Obama Pulls Ahead of Romney with Clear Lead in Latest PollsFor only the second time this year, President Barack Obama appears to have pulled ahead of GOP challenger Mitt Romney by a clear lead in several polls released on Thursday.
France Dismantles Roma Camps, Drawing International CriticismFrench President Francois Hollande has begun dismantling Roma camps on the nation's borders, displacing hundreds of illegal immigrants and drawing international criticism.
CDC Issues New Guidelines to Ward Off Gonorrhea SuperbugThe CDC has issued new guidelines regarding the treatment of the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea, in an effort to keep current antibiotics from becoming ineffective.
Four Members of Former U.S. Rep. McCotter's Staff Charged with FraudFour members of former U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's staff were formally charged with election fraud on Thursday by Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette.
Minority Women More Likely to Die in ChildbirthThe CDC released new research on Friday pointing to an alarming increase in maternal mortality rates, particularly among minority women.


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Internationally renowned LD Patrick Woodroffe, working with his long time Associate Designer Adam Bassett, has designed a new set of gobos for the industry standard Martin MAC 2000 Profile. The Woodroffe Gobo Collection, which had its first showing at the Martin stand at the PLASA exhibition in London, creates a whole new set of design opportunities. All of the new gobos will be produced in glass in order to give the best image quality possible, both in terms of output and picture sharpness.
Woodroffe spoke to Martin about his inspirations and designs for the gobo collection. Below are excerpts from his comments.
"Our aim in designing a new set of gobos for the MAC 2000 Profile was to give a new lease of life to a well-loved and familiar fixture, and so allow designers to rediscover its potential," Woodroffe explains.
"We were determined that each gobo had to work on its own merits, either as a simple projection or as a kinetic effect when looking back down the light," he continues. "The three-dimensional depth and mesmeric effects as the designer combines different gobos in their various permutations should be seen as a bonus."
"Nature and architecture have been constant inspirations in the choice of images, but we have been surprised at how, under certain conditions of focus and zoom, one element has so easily taken on such a different form, mood and appearance."
"In designing the gobos we have been mindful of the need for the images to work for a variety of disciplines and designers - for theatre, for television, for live performance and for installations. I hope that there is something here for everyone."
If you would like to read more about Patrick Woodroffe and the work he has done within the industry, please visit his website at http://www.patrickwoodroffe.com.


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The Role of Sport Psychology in the Intensive Treatment of Athletes with Eating Disorders
Jennifer Gapin, McCallum Place, USA
Ron Thompson, McCallum Place, USA
Roberta Sherman, McCallum Place, USA
Theme: Clinical issues
Program ID: WKSP-06
Presentation: October 2, 2013 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
Room: Oak Alley
This workshop will discuss the components of an intensive treatment program for athletes with eating disorders with emphasis given to the role of sport psychology. Primary learning objectives for practitioners, professionals, and coaches include: obtaining knowledge about the value of including a sport psychologist or sport psychology consultant as part of the treatment team; the application of sport psychology skills training as a treatment component; and how best to integrate these skills into standard eating disorder treatment. Specific rationales for including sport psychology in treatment will be discussed, including: Sport psychologists/consultants provide expertise regarding aspects of the sport environment that may serve to maintain the disorder; mental skills training allows athletes whose physical health may too compromised for full physical training to feel connected to their sport and also feel that they are working on sport performance enhancement; sport psychology issues regarding motivation, confidence, and focus are also salient issues in clinical treatment; and sport psychology skills training regarding issues such as arousal control, self-talk, goal-setting, and mindfulness coincide with similar skills training in treatment; that is, the skills in one area can be used in the other. Materials to be shared include instructional and informational handouts on the role of sport psychology in the treatment of eating disorders and case studies of athletes who have received sport psychology services while in intensive treatment for an eating disorder.


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WV Schools Celebrate National School Lunch Week
Posted: October 11, 2002
Charleston, W.Va. � West Virginia schools are serving up a week long of events starting on October 14, 2002 to celebrate National School Lunch Week. The theme for this year�s celebration is Stars, Stripes and School Lunch.
�We are very proud of our lunch program in West Virginia,� said State Schools Superintendent David Stewart. �Each day public schools across the state serve more than 180,000 students healthy, well-balanced meals. School lunch is a long standing tradition in America, supporting education, children and families.�
From October 14 � 18, food service professionals will offer special patriotic themed menus such as New York sub sandwiches, star-studded steamed broccoli, Constitution cornbread and mom�s apple crisp.
This special week recognizes the fact that the National School Lunch Program has been providing nutritious lunches to school children for over 55 years. National School Lunch Week was established in 1963 by a proclamation from President John F. Kennedy. It is designed to help raise awareness of and garner support for the role that school food service and nutrition programs play in the lives of the nation�s children.
Parents, families and community members are urged to contact their local schools for a schedule of special events during the week, visit and have lunch with the children.
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Exchange student: Francesco Carella
March 25, 2014
"The food sucks here," said Francesco Carella, when asked about what he saw as some of the major differences between the United States and his home.
Carella is an Italian exchange student attending Issaquah High School this year. In a recent interview about living abroad, food was the first thing that came to mind.
Besides the food, Carella's opinion of the U.S. was mostly positive.
Exchange student: Greta Loss
March 25, 2014
On the first day of school, the attention of students in the International Baccalaureate Spanish class was quickly captivated by someone speaking in the most authentic, beautiful Spanish accent they had heard.
Greta Loss is actually Italian, an exchange student this year at Skyline High School. The Beat caught up with Loss to see what she thinks of her new life in the United States.
"The thing I miss most is my family, of course," she said. "And the Italian food."
Teen Talk: How do you manage stress?
March 25, 2014
Issaquah High School
Zoe Buchli, junior
"I take a few minutes out of each day to go outside on my deck and meditate."
Jasmine Vu, senior
"I make a playlist of calming songs and listen to them when I'm busy and need to de-stress."
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March 25, 2014
Movie: 'Non-Stop'
"Non-Stop" is an action thriller movie that keeps you guessing until the very end. Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore star in a refreshing take on airline hijacking that smashes all stereotypes.
TV Show: 'Reign'
If you are into period dramas with a little bit of fantasy mixed in, "Reign" is right up your alley. Although it took a little time to introduce all the subplots during the initial episodes, the first season of this show is now in full swing. "Reign" shows every Thursday at 8 p.m. on the CW and could easily become another CW hit rivaling "Gossip Girl" and "The Vampire Diaries."
Advisory board tackles youth substance abuse
March 25, 2014
Although drug abuse is a widely discussed topic, few dig deeper into the underlying causes, the reasons why youths would start risking their health by using dangerous substances.
Today's generation of teenagers are faced with unprecedented challenges on a daily basis: family conflicts, rigorous schoolwork, bullying, peer pressure and sky-high parental expectations, just to name a few.
Not knowing how to deal with and manage the stress and emotions that result from these issues often leave teenagers in a dangerous predicament.
Viewing drugs or alcohol as the only way to cope with their distress, many young people practice this harmful behavior and put their lives at risk. Easy access to illegal substances and a lack of understanding of the effects drugs have on their developing bodies further push teens toward substance abuse.
Skyline FCCLA and 'The Hunger Games' teach students about hunger
March 19, 2014
NEW – 11:30 a.m. March 19, 2014
Hunger debilitates the mind and body, and hinders a person's ability to function properly.
Let's take a moment to understand a staggering statistic about hunger in America: Currently, 16.2 million — or one in five — students in the United States struggle with hunger. According to Skyline High School's FCCLA chapter, only 40 percent of Skyline students were aware of this growing issue.
FCCLA, or the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, supports many causes. For the past few years, the Skyline chapter has supported No Kid Hungry, a nonprofit organization working to raise awareness of childhood hunger in America.
Rotary honors students of the month
January 14, 2014
The Rotary Club of Issaquah's honored the following seniors for its November 2013 Students of the Month.
Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, photos of November Students of the Month were not taken.
Madeline Wells
- Issaquah High School
- Recognition in language arts
- Editor-in-chief of IT Magazine
Clark, Creekside honored as schools of distinction
December 3, 2013
The Issaquah School District had two schools — Clark Elementary and Creekside Elementary — earn 2013 School of Distinction awards in October.
The awards were given to 55 elementary schools, 24 middle/junior high schools and 23 high schools throughout the state.
To attain the honor, schools must demonstrate outstanding student performance and improvements over a five-year period. Student achievement in both reading and math must be above the state median. Both math and reading improvements must be among the top 5 percent of the state's schools.
Umbrella causes lockdown
December 2, 2013
Last month, custodian Allen Anderson walked into Issaquah High School, wearing his camouflage jacket and carrying his umbrella. A short while later, he was facing down a squad of armed police officers.
The confrontation came about as a result of a 911 call reporting a suspicious man carrying what looked like a gun. The police contacted school administrators, who enacted lockdown procedures to protect everyone in the building from the potential weapon: Anderson's umbrella. After hearing the description of the supposed gunman over his district-issued two-way radio, Anderson recognized himself as the suspect and used the radio to inform administrators.
Under directions from Assistant Principal Derek Heinz, Anderson walked to the front of the school, alone, wearing the coat mentioned in the 911 call. When he reached the front door, he saw four armed police officers in the parking lot.
Sammamish supports Tent City 4
December 2, 2013
While there is generally strong support throughout Sammamish for Tent City 4, the sudden decision to host the camp near Skyline High School alarmed many parents in the area.
Most Skyline students welcome the change and many have contributed with donations and meals. Curious about the set-up of the traveling homeless encampment and wanting to make my own judgment, I decided to visit the site.
Driving in, the first thing I noticed was that the donations and security tents, along with the general kitchen, washing and common areas, were separated from the actual campsite. As I stepped out of my car, I was greeted by a smiling volunteer who helped me unload donations and introduced me to the people working at the desk.


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Retail Telephone Management refers to our complex system of telephone based sales and customer support. This area of our business is essential to growth as customers look to do business with us via a channel of their choosing. It is a fast paced area of the Bank which prides itself on delivering great service and great products.
If you want to become a leader in our Retail Telephone Sales division, then this is the place to start. We will provide a series of rotations designed to develop your experience and skills with a view to you taking up a leadership role.
During the programme you'll be based at one of three sites – Belfast, Glasgow or Bradford. Each of our sites have different roles and to get the best experience you will need to travel for meetings, training and induction sessions. To complete some rotations you may need to relocate to another Santander site.
To be considered here, you'll need to have – or expect to gain – a 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in business, economics, technology (IT), marketing or similar and hold 280 UCAS points (or equivalent). However your degree subject is less important than your ability to communicate with people in a helpful and reassuring manner. We're also particularly interested in people who collaborate well, enjoy working in a customer-focused environment and are motivated by challenging objectives.


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The Washington National Cathedral — an Episcopal church — will welcome same-sex weddings effective immediately, according to Dean Gary Hall, who made the announcement Tuesday. The news comes on the heels of legislative victories at the ballot for same-sex marriage in Maine, Washington and Maryland.
"For more than 30 years, the Episcopal Church has prayed and studied to discern the evidence of God's blessing in the lives of same-sex couples," Hall said. "It is now only fitting that the National Cathedral follow suit. We enthusiastically affirm each person as a beloved child of God—and doing so means including the full participation of gays and lesbians in the life of this spiritual home for the nation."
The Washington National Cathedral, for which construction began in 1907 and was completed in 1990, is the second-largest church in the United States and often hosts important religious ceremonies for the country. Just last month, the cathedral hosted a funeral service for the late Sen. Daniel Inouye, which was attended by President Obama.
The Cathedral is allowed to permit same-sex weddings because of new policy adopted by Episcopalian Church leadership in August during the General Convention. At that time, church leadership said it would allow bishops who oversee each diocese to determine whether or not to allow clergy to permit marriages for same-sex couples. Following the legalization of same-sex marriage in Maryland, Bishop Mariann Budde declared her diocese would allow this expansion of the rite, leading to the new policy at the Washington National Cathedral.
"In my 35 years of ordained ministry, some of the most personally inspiring work I have witnessed has been among gay and lesbian communities where I have served," Hall contunued. "I consider it a great honor to lead this Cathedral as it takes another historic step toward greater equality—and I am pleased that this step follows the results made clear in this past November's election, when three states voted to allow same-sex marriage."
According to the Cathedral, because the weddings are conducted as Christian marriages, same-sex couples must commit "to lifelong faithfulness, love, forbearance, and mutual comfort" and one person in the couple must have been baptized. Additionally, only couples who are directly affiliated with the life of the Cathedral — as active, contributing members of the congregation; as alumni of the Cathedral schools; as individuals who have made significant volunteer or donor contributions over a period of time; or those judged to have played an exceptional role in the life of the nation — may be eligible to marry there.
Rev. MacArthur Flournoy, deputy director of the Human Rights Campaign's Religion and Faith Program, praised the move from the cathedral, calling it "another milestone in the Episcopal Church's embrace of all God's children, including LGBT people."
"The Episcopal Church is one of a growing number of denominations to see a new day in the intersection of faith and sexual orientation and gender identity," Flournoy said. "This is not only good LGBT people, it is good for the soul of the church."


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·8 ea. Rice Paper Wrappers*
·4 cups Hot Water
·8 ea. Whole Spinach Leaves, cleaned with stems removed
·4 oz. Rice Noodles, boiled & cooled*
·8 ea. Asparagus, blanched, cut into 5" pieces
·2 oz. Carrots, julienne 1/8" x 1/8" x 2"
·4 oz. Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced 1/4" thick, steamed & cooled
·1 oz. Green Onions, cut into1/4" pieces
·2 oz. Bean Sprouts
·1/4 cup Cilantro Leaves
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·4 oz. Sweet & Spicy Red Chile Dipping Sauce**
·4 oz. Thai Peanut Sauce**
*Available in the Asian section of most grocery stores.
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1. Remove the rice paper wrappers from the packaging and place (a few at a time) into a bowl of hot water. Soak the wrappers until they become soft and pliable (approximately 1 to 2 minutes). Be sure to separate the wrappers as they soak.
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A Saudi prominent cleric says takfiri groups as well as certain regional and international intelligence bodies are using Saudi youths as "firewood" for their own conflicts and problems.
According to Al-Alam, during his praying sermon on Friday in Saudi Arabia's eastern city of Qatif, Sheikh Hassan Saffar criticized extremist groups for their "radical and terrorist acts" and deceiving young people to change their ways "toward havoc".
Saudi Arabia has been witnessing a surge in people leaving their country to join terrorist and militant groups, especially in Syria which has been gripped with a massive charged-insurgency led by multi-national militants.
"Takfiri way of thinking which is clearly observed in education methods, religious orders, religious sermons and public media is providing the base for this radical and terrorist approach for Saudi youths," he said.
The Shia cleric, who is well known for his attempts to ease religious tensions -- especially between Sunnis and Shias -- in his country, warned that the responsibility lies largely over those who promoted violence under the pretext of Jihad (holy war).
There are many clerics in Saudi Arabia who have been encouraging people to go fight as a "religious duty" in Syria, where the war, marked with extremist acts of violence, has been going on for nearly three years and left some 130,000 people dead.
"Nobody is allowed to be violent toward someone who has different religious or political views. This is terrorism, destruction and aberration," he said.
Sheikh Saffar said certain regional and international intelligence bodies were also responsible for a "wave of terrorist acts" among Saudi youths, adding that, "these intelligence centers are entering our youths in destructive and terroristic wars".
They are using young minds as "firewood" to lead their own way and they will turn against these youths as soon as they are done with their games, he added.
The Saudi reformist cleric said a "blocked political scene" and "lack of alternative options" has caused widespread disappointment among Saudi youths which makes them easily get deceived by ill-minded people who depict a false image of religion for them.
"Everybody is responsible for these deceived youths; young people whose acts has brought nothing but destruction of their country, tarnishing our religion, violating security and stability and bringing fear anywhere they go," he added.
Considered as one of the most important Shia leaders in Saudi Arabia, Hassan Saffar established the Shia Islamic Reform Movement in the early 1990s, which sought to improve the relations between the Shia and the ruling Sunni family in the country.
More than 1,400 Saudis have left home to join the multi-national war in Syria to topple the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a new report says.
Saudi Arabia's newspaper Al Watan put number of Saudi militants in Syria at more than 1,400 in a recent report, mentioning that most of them are teenagers.
The report added that around 20 percent of the Saudi militants who have returned home say they had been deceived into fighting in Syria.
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ASHEVILLE — Workout wonder is a common term in professional sports and not generally complimentary.
Those are the guys who test well based on strength, speed, agility, whatever but never successfully apply those gifts to their chosen sport.
Charlotte Bobcats rookie Cody Zeller had a wonderful workout at the Chicago draft combine. The Bobcats arent worried that makes Zeller a workout wonder.
He was at or near the top of every measure and not just at his position. Hes a superior natural athlete, Bobcats coach Steve Clifford said. Then at summer league, I think he played so well. Everyone watches those games so carefully. Ill say they know what he can do.
Zeller was named to the all-tournament team at the Las Vegas summer league after averaging 16.3 points and 9.3 rebounds. He made a signature play out in Las Vegas, beating two defenders off the dribble, going baseline and finishing with a reverse layup,
Thats the speed and quickness Zellers Chicago workout projected.
Zeller had a good, but not great, sophomore season at Indiana before turning pro. He averaged 16.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and shot 56 percent from the field. Indiana coach Tom Crean needed Zeller in the post offensively, but that kept Zeller from showcasing all the things he could do athletically farther from the basket.
Then came Chicago.
The NBA does four primary physical tests at the combine: Vertical leap, bench press (measuring repetitions of 185 pounds), agility drill (a scurry around the lane involving lateral movement, forward movement and back-pedaling) and a short sprint.
Zeller aced them all. His vertical leap was 37.5 inches. He benched-pressed 185 pounds 17 times. He ran the agility drill in 10.82 seconds and the sprint in 3.15 seconds.
Bobcats strength and conditioning coach Matt Friia gave those numbers context Wednesday at training camp.
The vertical almost a 40 thats what we see in guards who are freak athletes. If (7-footers) get over 30 thats very good. Quite rare to find someone near 40, Friia said. Doing that agility drill under 11 seconds is impressive for anybody. Anything under 13 would be good for someone of his size. Hes very quick laterally. This is about changing directions really quick and he does that very well.
There are 7-footers who are strong, there are 7-footers who move well. To have both in a rookie? Thats a rare find.
That was a factor in the Bobcats conviction to draft Zeller fourth overall. They project him as a power forward playing in the high post, where his athleticism might be more impactful.
How did Zeller get to this point? He credits his strength coach back at Indiana, JeNey Jackson, with pushing him and Hoosiers teammate Victor Oladipo hard the past two years. As a freshman Zeller could lift 185 pounds 12 times. Hes gotten those reps as high as 22. In that same span, Zeller increased his vertical leap by about three inches.
And the agility?
Just a god-given ability, Zeller said. My brothers (basketball players Tyler and Luke) kid me that if a new sport was created tomorrow Id be good at it because Im athletic and good at trying new things.
Opponents seemed shocked at summer league just how fast Zellers feet move. That wont stay a secret for long.
Im not the biggest guy so I use that to my advantage, Zeller said. You can tell that Im quick, but its different playing against me.
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Posted by andrea tomkins in: Easy ways to make kids happy|Oh! Things!
I was going to title this post "A great gift idea for the bird nerd in your life" but I changed it as soon as I wrote it because anyone can be the beneficiary of a gift of a bird feeder, regardless of how old they are or how much they know about birds.
Birds are a joy, especially when you can see them up close. The black-capped chickadee, of all birds, is a smart little thing with a very big personality. They're aerial acrobats with an unpredictable temper. Cute, yet scrappy and tough. They'll steal your heart (along with a seed or two) in the mere blink of an eye and a flap of a wing:
Would you just look at those TINY bodies with their tiny stick legs and tiny toes! Ack. The cuteness kills me.
I bought this inexpensive clear acrylic feeder at Canadian Tire awhile ago. It attaches to a window with suction cups, a system which seemed pretty iffy when I first bought it. It's not exactly the sturdiest construction, and I wasn't sure if it would work. Then there was the issue of proximity. Would the birds be brave enough to venture so close to a house, not to mention a big scary window?
Our feeder sat there, untouched, for weeks. I came close to giving up and taking it down. And then, we had a visitor. And then two, and then three, and then SOMEONE spread the news to other neighbourhood birds ROLLED OUT THE WELCOME MAT because it's now getting daily visits from chickadees and finches.
We're often sitting on the couch right beside it when we notice someone flying in for a snack. They swoop down for a seed or two, gently landing on the opening to survey the scene. Sometimes they fly away with a big peanut to comic effect, other times they hover and miss altogether, and sometimes they climb inside and hunker down right in the trough for a good ol' belly-bustin' chow down. It's always good for a moment of wonder and amazement, and more often than not a chuckle or exclamation.
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This approach—sometimes called the single-axis analysis—corresponds to the silo-oriented structure of social justice mobilization and grant making. Interventions based on such models can frequently be ineffective and sometimes even lead to unnecessary exclusion and conflict within social justice movements. In cases where race, gender, sexual identity and class work together to limit access to social goods such as employment, fair immigration, healthcare, child care, or education, it is essential that social justice interventions be grounded in an understanding of how these factors operate together.
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I agree Chris ,the simple question produced a laundry list of excuses,history lessons and just plain skirting the issue.April 16, 2008 at 1:46 p.m.
I said many,many times if any other laungage was used ,it would have been overlooked.
Your newspaper article proved the point.
Seems to me that if another country besides Mexico was at our southern border and we had a lot of their immigrants in this country, the feelings would be the same. The way things are going, if China recalls their debt and we're unable to pay it, we better learn to speak Chinese, because they may own us. Let's not forget, we borrowed money from Mexico, too.April 16, 2008 at 12:43 p.m.
Stirring the pot Chris? Or just poking sticks?April 15, 2008 at 8:46 p.m.
Chris,April 15, 2008 at 7:47 p.m.
I definitely agree.... all this started with one person who was offended by the language because she may not have been smart enough to google the word to learn the translation. Maybe she just didn't know what it meant. I think it was just her way of stirring something up.
The people who commented on the Spanish headline are those people who are afraid of the "Mexicanization" of Victoria. They think that Hispanics are uneducated people who are here to take their jobs, take advantage of the welfare system, and break into their houses. These people must realize that, like it or not, they are going to have to deal with foreigners more and more as our economy moves towards a global one. Otherwise, pick your own crops, bag your own groceries, build your own streets, and basically carry your own weight. Without the help from other countries, whether it be land, labor, or capital, our country would crumble. Just ask North Korea.
(btw Germans are European, Anglo-Saxon, and Christian, therefore not evil foreigners)April 15, 2008 at 4:44 p.m.
Actually, Chris, I think the answer is pretty simple and almost as obvious. As previously stated, the fact that Spanish has been "forced" on America is a great source of the dissension that grew out of the article that welcomed Mr. Clinton to the area. I'm pretty sure had the one person not chosen to make such an issue of it with her letter to the editor, very little if anything at all would have been said about it. But her letter touched on the very sensitive issue of illegal immigration and the attendant feeling Americans have, particularly in the areas of the country where the Mexican influx is significant, that both illegal immigration and the language that the majority bring with them has been forced on us.April 15, 2008 at 4:36 p.m.
Of course, there's a huge German/Czech influence in the area as well but my guess is if you asked 100 of the Hvlinkas, the Sauers, the Havilceks or the Beliceks their nationality, 99 of them would (honestly) respond with, "American."
It's out there for you to learn if you want to learn it. You can find used programs like Rosetta Stone on EBAY (the homeschool curriculum store) LOL However, a classroom setting (homeschool classroom or public school classroom) isn't the best or the quickest way to learn a foreign language. You learn a language quicker and retain it better when you WANT to learn it or when you NEED to learn it. I think you, as an adult who WANTS to learn, will learn it faster and better than you ever did when you were FORCED to learn it in school.April 15, 2008 at 1:55 p.m.
Maybe it's just easier to find instructors to teach Spanish. Although the school districts should at least make an effort to find someone of a different heritage in order to offer more variety to the students. I would have loved to learn German, but all that was available was Spanish.....and I already know that language! No complaints, easy A!April 15, 2008 at 12:34 p.m.
Thanks for the link Becca.
Whenever I'm in South America / Mexico / Central America, it always takes me a day or two for my Spanish to come back to me, maybe these videos will speed that up some.April 15, 2008 at 12:05 p.m.
If you want to brush up on your Spanish here is a link to UT's Spanish Proficiency Exercises. It includes vocabulary, grammar, and phrases printables and several video samples with each lesson to help you learn Spanish. We used this in our home until our local library offered Rosetta Stone Spanish for FREE. I wish they had offered more than just Spanish. Our library doesn't offer Rosetta Stone anymore but UT's page is still up and running and it's FREE. If anyone knows of similar lessons for German or Japanese PLEASE SHARE! My daughter wants to learn Japanese and this time I want to gear our learning more towards the child. (Do all children love to watch Naruto cartoons in Japanese or is that just something that my children do?)April 15, 2008 at 11:19 a.m.
German use to available in public schools years ago. My brother and I took French here in the 60's. Even in Mississippi one of my cousins took German back in the 60's in his public school,..in Mississippi. One of my sons took Latin, the dead language.April 15, 2008 at 11:09 a.m.
We have had many, many languages in this country since the beginning, nothing new. People have always worked around it. Those who were smart learned the country's language. The problem is the "forced" thing. We were not forced to have German everywhere even though we have a load of German heritage in the central, south Texas area. My wife's relatives from Italy and Lebannon, nothing was forced for her grandparents, their brothers and sisters, relatives to be helped out.
As they say, we are part of the world. Well, if we are why only one language is "force" translated? People here from all over the world. The only thing people are upset about is why one language being forced when the language of business and government here is US English. Technology is nowadays that we should be able to handle much more than one language if needed.
I know how those few people feel. My son wanted German as his foreign language and I made him learn (some Latin) and Spanish. Do you think he likes Spanish now? It was forced on him. The fact that I made Spanish and Latin his only choices made him not very fond of Spanish and Latin. You would think that a home-school mom would know better than to require the same things that the state requires without offering more choices and freedom. I regret not listening to my child. I regret not allowing more freedom when it came to foreign language options. ::slaps forehead::April 15, 2008 at 10:42 a.m.
German is an Anglo language, and Spanish isn't.
Brown and White, Black and White, it's about color, race and heritage. One is acceptable by the public, others are not.April 15, 2008 at 10:37 a.m.
Spanish is taught in Texas high schools and foreign language is a requirement for graduation. German is not even an option. Maybe Spanish is viewed as being forced on people and it leaves a bitter impression in a few people's minds. If German was one of the foreign languages offered in ALL Texas public schools maybe there would be more bitterness towards German. That's just my guess. I think we should learn as many languages as we can but that should be our freedom and our choice not a mandate from the state - or mom. Just a guess.....April 15, 2008 at 10:17 a.m.


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I'm just going to keep re-freshing this diary every so often, as the only place for draft talk.
Key Draft dates, thanks to Sactown Royalty:
April 27 is the deadline for underclassmen to declare for the draft. Remember, as long as they do not hire representation they can change their mind and go back to school.
May 20 is ping pong ball day, the day that the 14 lottery teams have their draft slots determined.
June 16 is the deadline for underclassmen that have not retained representation to pull out of the draft and go back to school.
June 26 is the draft.