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Woman Crashes Car into Redding Home
POSTED: 1:03 PM Nov 12 2012 UPDATED: 1:09 PM Nov 12 2012
A Redding woman crashed her Toyota Camry into a home late Monday morning after she lost control.
It happened on the 3000 block of Sunglow Drive in Redding. Police officials said a person was inside the home when the car ran into the garage, but neither driver or the person inside the home was injured.
The driver hit a Redding Electric Utility telephone amplifier box and drove over two lawns before crashing into the garage.
Officials do not believe drugs or alcohol were involved.
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After a period of lackluster economic growth, the Massachusetts economy sprang to life in the first three months of this year as hiring increased, incomes rose, and consumer spending rebounded, according to a new report by the University of Massachusetts and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
The state's economy grew at a solid annual rate of 3.9 percent between January and March, accelerating from 2.4 percent at the end of last year and significantly outpacing national economic growth. The US economy grew at a disappointing 2.5 percent annual rate in the first three months of the year, after barely growing at all at the end of 2012, the US Commerce Department reported Friday.

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A VALE fishmonger is hoping a huge halibut could help preserve an ancient church's crumbling bell tower near Inkberrow.
Harry Dyke, a fourth-generation fishmonger from Bishampton, is hoping to raise funds for the Abbots Morton Bell Tower Appeal with a 'Guess the Weight of the Halibut' competition.
The 18-year-old has ordered a huge halibut which is due to arrive at Hillers Fish Shop tomorrow.
He was hoping for a Porbeagle shark, but at the moment the sharks are considered an endangered species in European Union waters.
As previously reported, the Grade I-listed St Peter's Church, in Abbots Morton, near Inkberrow, needs £40,000 to repair the top of the crumbling stonework on its 14th Century bell tower.
Mr Dyke said: "I'm keen to support the very worthwhile cause to raise £40,000 for the Abbots Morton Bell Tower and this is a good opportunity to help."
Big fish are no strangers to the Hillers Fish Shop after they had a 40 kilogram halibut on their slab sourced from the Norwegian coast after strong winds prevented fishing off Whitby last month.
The winner of the guess the weight competition will get a hamper donated by Hillers which will include some halibut steaks.
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Turkey Trip Itineraries
Top 10 Romantic Things to Do
Destination(s): Bursa
Turkey is a romantic country just by the nature of its local history and culture, that is really unique and has been passed on through hundreds of generations. It is a vibrant destination with lots of different aspects, so we have made a selection of the most romantic activities in Turkey, which all involve a type of relaxation and getting away, be it in wild natural places or through the hidden sights of amazing Istanbul. Bebek Park is a really special destination, as it is not just a regular park where you get to enjoy the greenery, but it is also a representative place for the Turkish culture, as you can see the fishermen doing their daily jobs and enjoy the breeze from the sea. Equally special are the horse backed carriage rides on the Istanbul islands, a unique place where there are no cars which provides the perfect opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the quiet and the fresh air. read more about Top 10 Romantic Things to Do
Horse backed carriage rides
- Princes' Islands
- Istanbul
Okay it smells a little bit; but the horse-backed carriage rides are a lot fun when on the islands. First of all it is much faster to get to where you want to get to -remember you cannot drive cars on islands... Second, it is also quite romantic. The sound of horse feed on the ground as they tick is quite peaceful, it is as if you are meditating. Prices vary, but expect pay at least 6 TRY. Apart from using horse-backed carriages as a form of transportation, it is also possible to do a long or a short guided sightseeing tour around the islands with one. The short tour costs around 40TRY and the long one 50TRY. Nonetheless, locals usually tend to find these prices pumped up for the season, and prefer to walk rather than take the fayton. There has long been a debate over whether fayton drivers should change how much the charge for a ride and look after the horses and the cars better. As of now, the drivers try to take advantage of the short season by charging more.
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Archaeology Museum (Arkeoloji Müzesi)
- Kültür Park
- tel:0224/220-2029
- Bursa
The Temple of Augustus and Rome
- Attached to the Haci Bayram Mosque, Ulus
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Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque)
- Tavukhane Sokak 5-27
- tel:90 212 518 1802 (Sultanahmet tourist info office)
- Visit website
- Istanbul, 34420
Istanbul Photography Walking Tour
- Bebek
- Visit website
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Bebek Park
- Bebek
- Istanbul
Bebek Park is no Central Park... It is not big at all. But with its lush green trees, wooden benches and playgrounds for kids it is an invincible hub for locals of Bebek -especially those with kids and dogs :) On any sunny Sunday you are likely to find both celebrities and local residents, taking a breath here at the Bebek Park. Kids will be runnung up and around, dogs will be snoozing around, cats will be hiding away from them all... There are nice tea gardens (cafes) inside and around the park where you can relax and watch it all -sipping into tradional Turkish tea. Finally, Bebek Park has one thing that most other parks in the world does not; and that is the Sea, the port and the fishermen...
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Rent a bike
- Princes' Islands
- Istanbul
Renting a bike on the islands is not only a fit option, but also a very practical mode of travel. As no cars are allowed on islands, you only have a few options of transportation on the islands: horse carriages, walking or biking. Rents on bikes are usually charged per hour. There are one or two bike renting services on each island, so you do not have a lot of bargaining power. It is normal to pay 5 to 10 TRY for an hour. There might also be full or half deals. Carry an id with you if you plan on renting a bike. You do usually have to leave an identity card behind for the duration of your rent.
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Aya Yorgi Ortodoks Kilisesi
- Buyukada (Princes' Islands)
- Istanbul
Aya Yorgi Church is a magnificent place on a hill top with a magnificent view that is loved and visited by all men alike (of all ethnicities and religions). Aya Yorgi Church lies on a hilltop that is strenouos to climb; but is worth all the effort. If you are not a very good climber, you could always also rent a donkey (15-20 TRY) or take a horse-backed carriage up the ride. At the hill top is also a nice little cafe and a meatball house where you can lunch or sip your wine or drink you beer as you relax and give your graces for being alive and being there.
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Deep Nature Travel
- Istiklal Cad. Erol Dernek Sok No:9 Atlas Ap Kat:4 D:12 Beyoğlu
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Deep Nature is yet another tour organizer/operator that offers tours under many different categories. From concept tours such as an active Capadocia tour in which you do not just eat and drink, but also trek; outdoor tours such as rafting and mountain climbing; boat tours such as yachting and cruises to culture packages offering guided tours to culture gems of Turkey, such as Mardin and Antakia, there are many different options for different interest segments. Whether you are expatriate looking for something different to do this weekend, a local resident seeking some adventure and fun with your group of friends, single soul trying to meet new and interesting people, happy couple or a group willing to go abroad to Paris, Prag or Barcelona, or a culture-history fan wishing to learn something new, there is some packaged tour for you at Deep Nature. Participants of Deep Nature tours are usually 25-40 years old. With a young and active team, the group has been operating tours since about 10 years. read more about Deep Nature Travel
Istanbul Archaeology Museum (Arkeoloji Müzesi)
- Rahmi M Koç Museum, Hasköy Cad. No: 27, Istanbul 34445, Turkey
- Entrance in the first court of Topkapi Palace (second portal on the left after St. Irene) and up hill at the back of Gülhane Park
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Either hercules is very good or Barcelona had an off day on Saturday, when the recently promoted Spanish side beat the league's defending champions, 2-0. Today, Barcelona got back on track against the Greek champions, Panathinaikos, finishing their route with a goal from Daniel Alves.
The Brazilian right back's stoppage time tally made it 5-1, the Brazilian heading home a ball from Lionel Messi.
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Beverly — James L. Brown, 76, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at his home.
Born in Philipsburg, PA, he was the son of the late George and Rachel (Mayhew) Brown.
An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country during the Vietnam Era as a member of the United States Navy.
Mr. Brown had been employed for many years as a manager for Lawrence Plate Glass in Lawrence.
A longtime resident of Beverly, he enjoyed watching the Patriots, loved the lottery, enjoyed reunion trips to PA, vacations at Virginia Beach and Florida, and keeping up to date on his grandchildren's activities. He loved spending time with family, especially with grandchildren, Abbey and Alex. He will be missed by his dear friends, especially his neighbor, Sandy Jacobs and friend, Dave Cassola and will be missed by all who knew him but forever in our hearts.
James is survived by his daughter, Pamela Keiver and her husband, Peter, of North Andover; two grandchildren, Abigail Joy and Alexander Keiver; a son, Andrew Brown of Saugus; his former spouses, Deborah DiVito and Joyce Brown; his siblings, Nancy Drukenbrod and her husband, Carl, of Lancaster, PA, Sharon Moore and her husband, Charles, of Falls Creek, PA, Eleanor Petulla and her husband, Tony, of Osceola Mills, PA and Donald Brown of Philipsburg, PA; a sister-in-law, Dot Brown of Philipsburg, PA; and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late George Brown, Ruth Smeal and her husband, Ray, and Doris Townsend and her husband, Ike.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be held at the Campbell – Lee, Moody, Russell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot St., North Beverly, Sunday, March 2, 2014, at 4 p.m. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Contributions may be made in his memory to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.


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News: Sheek Louch Joins Jadakiss & Fabolous, Inks Solo Def Jam Deal
Monday, May 10, 2010 5:20PM
The LOX Sheek Louch has joined forces with Def Jam Records by signing a deal that puts him on a roster which consists of Jadakiss, Fabolous, The-Dream and more.
Writing via Twitter, the rapper broke the news to all of his followers.
"D-block!! Twitter what's poppin? I got a major announcement ... Gonna tell yall in a few....," he wrote Monday (May 10) afternoon. " Ya boy just signed a new deal...y'all can call me Donnie Def Jam now!!" (Sheek Louch's Twitter)
LOX's Jadakiss recently spoke on the likelihood their upcoming group album would be released through Bad Boy Records.
"That's on-board with a few offers," 'Kiss said. "It was in the making with Diddy. But after we put out that '[Ha Ha] Slow Down' remix, we got a few more calls in that's on the table right now. They upped the ante. The ante got upped off a light freestyle. You see the impact? You feel that?" (MTV)
Last March, Styles P also said a Diddy deal had not been finalized.
"Ain't nobody vocal, we ain't signed to Puff yet," Styles told radio host Jenny Boom Boom. "We LOX and even if we was, I think everybody respects us to know we do what we do. It's still possible, it's still possible, you know paper work is paper work. It's like y'all job, it ain't official until you sign the contract, right? Nobody's saying it's 'not' a go, but nothing's a go until the contract is signed and I don't know what other way to tell you than that. It's not a go until everything is inked down. Dame Grease is gonna be on it [producing,] we looking to work with all kinds of hot producers." ("Jenny Boom Boom")
Producer Dame Grease recently announced his involvement with the new album.
"It's official, actually, Kiss asked me personally," Grease revealed in an interview. "This was before they were gonna take it to Puff or wherever because the thing is, just checking statistics like the success that we had with The LOX, we all had together and sold 1.5, 2 million records...That was then, but we put the same formula and into the future music." (Nod Factor Dot Com)
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POVERTY POINT, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Poverty Point State Historic Site will be conducting a tool demonstration program on Sunday, July 7.
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Five Finger Death Punch's Zoltan Bathory discusses the 'Wrong Side of Heaven' video, their 5FDP4VETS campaign for military veterans and more.
After recently teasing the new song 'Stars,' Sixx: A.M. have unleashed the audio for their standout track.
For anyone who's been thinking, I'm so sick of seeing all these stupid ice-bucket challenges, here's an important, hilarious and touching reminder of why the whole campaign started in the first place.
Henry Rollins shares his brutally honest opinion in a new column on the death of Robin Williams and suicide.
Rawan Hage is one deliciously hot model who ends the week as Friday's Babe of the Day.
It's finally time once again to look deep into the valleys of the Best Cleavage Ever (This Week). And brothers, the view is good.
In 2012, 32-year-old David Barajas lost his two sons after a car fatally struck them on a rural road in Alvin, Texas. The boys were helping to push the family's truck which had run out of gas when the car struck them. They were only 50 yards from their home. Barajas' sons, 12-year-old David Jr. and 11-year-old Caleb, died.
Lacuna Coil are digging deeper into their 'Broken Crown Halo' album by debuting their 'Nothing Stands in Our Way' video.
Fresh 'Walking Dead' has been hard to come by since the season 5 trailer debut at Comic-Con 2014, but the season 4 Blu-Ray (hey, you can win one of those!) continually spills out fresh guts goodies for fans. Two more season 4 deleted scenes have arrived, showing that the road to Terminus, for Rick, Carl, Carol, Tyreese and Michonne may have been more deadly than we got to see.
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The Ravens, in a bold move to bolster their passing offense, acquired Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin for third- and fourth-round picks in the 2010 draft.
Breaston, Doucet move up in Cardinals' WR pecking order
Although they didn't get the second-round pick they initially sought, the Cardinals traded WR Anquan Boldin to Baltimore on March 5, setting the stage for Steve Breaston to replace Boldin in the starting lineup and Early Doucet to become ...
Cardinals release Rolle; announce tenders
As expected, the Cardinals released starting FS Antrel Rolle Thursday afternoon, in addition to tendering one-year qualifying contract offers to five restricted free agents — WR Steve Breaston, starting ORG Deuce Lutui, TE Ben Patrick, starting C Lyle Sendlein and DT ...
NFC West team needs
With Marc Bulger showing that he was not the answer and having been released, the Rams desperately need to find a quarterback they can build their offense around. PFW continues its analysis of team needs with a look at the ...
Cardinals need Johnson to step up at safety
Should Cardinals starting FS Antrel Rolle split the scene, the onus will be on second-year player Rashad Johnson to really turn it up a notch in 2010.
Cardinals give Whisenhunt, Graves new contracts
The Arizona Republic reported late Thursday afternoon that the Cardinals have agreed to terms on new four-year contracts for both head coach Ken Whisenhunt and general manager Rod Graves that will run through 2013.
Cardinals name Henderson new DB coach
The Cardinals have announced that Donnie Henderson has been named the team's new defensive backs coach replacing Teryl Austin, who left to become the defensive coordinator at the University of Florida.
Dansby's numbers may not yield desired deal
In the first of a series of scouting reports analyzing 15 key players slated to become free agents March 5, we look at Cardinals ILB Karlos Dansby.
Cardinals name Robinson new RB coach
The Cardinals have announced the hiring of Tommie Robinson as the team's new running backs coach.
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There would be a major downside should Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin be traded — the negative effect his departure would have on a locker room with more than a few players who, like Boldin, have major contract concerns.
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Looking like God's gift in a gray sports jacket and open-neck black shirt, Kurt Warner officially announced his retirement Friday afternoon at the Cardinals' headquarters after 12 seasons.
Warner announces retirement
It's official. Confirming steady rumors the last couple of weeks, Cardinals QB Kurt Warner has announced his retirement after 12 NFL seasons.
Warner's future in Arizona cloudy again
No, WWKD is not the desert's hottest new FM radio station. But it is a shortened version of the hottest question in Cardinals Nation: What Will Kurt Do?
Saints rout Cardinals, reach NFC title game
Reggie Bush scored on an 83-yard punt return and a 46-yard run, and Drew Brees threw three touchdown passes to lead the New Orleans Saints to a 45-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday in the divisional round of ...
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The Cardinals announced Tuesday that they are putting running back Ryan Williams on injured reserve with a left shoulder injury, officially ending his season. Coach Ken Whisenhunt had said Monday that Williams' injury would put him out for the remainder of the year.||||||| Williams' injury, the result of a hard hit during Thursday night's loss at St. Louis, was another blow to an already struggling running game. Arizona was already without Beanie Wells until at least Thanksgiving weekend because of a severe turf toe injury. The Cardinals rank 31st out of 32 NFL teams in yards rushing per game at 63.4. Only Oakland's 60.8 is worse.
The Arizona Cardinals' already embattled running game has taken a severe blow with the announcement that Williams is out for the season with a left shoulder injury that will require surgery.||||||| The Cardinals already are without Beanie Wells until at least Thanksgiving weekend because of a severe turf toe injury. The hard-luck Williams missed all of his rookie season a year ago with a torn patella tendon. He injured his shoulder on a hard hit during last Thursday night's loss at St. Louis.
Williams had 14 carries for 33 yards in Thursday's 17-3 loss to St. Louis.||||||| Williams' 164 yards are 30th in the league, and is average of 2.8 yards per carry is 44th among the 49 players with at least 6.25 attempts per game.
Williams was injured Thursday night when he took a hit to the helmet at the end of a run against the St. Louis Rams.||||||| Williams gained 12 yards on the play early in the fourth quarter before being hit by Darian Stewart. Williams slammed his helmet down after reaching the sideline.
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Bronze medals, swim-offs, meeting royalty: the 2012 Summer Olympics featured much excitement for past and current UBC students.
Bronze medals, swim-offs, meeting royalty: the 2012 Summer Olympics featured much excitement for past and current UBC students.
As the 2012 Olympics begin, European Studies expert Kurt Huebner discusses the mood in London, the political risks, and the opening ceremonies.
Days after a reporting project by University of British Columbia journalism students ran in The New York Times, Brazilian authorities began arresting suspects in the murder of Guarani tribal chief Nisio Gomes.
For updates on UBC athletes and experts: Bookmark: www.ubc.ca/2012games Follow on Twitter: @ubcnews, @ubcaplaceofmind, @ubctbirds Subscribe to UBC's 2012 RSS Feed: www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/tag/2012olympics/feed Sign Up for UBC e-Services: www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/news/e-services Call UBC's media relations team for experts and athlete backgrounders. (Note: Direct athlete interview requests to respective national teams.)
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Last week, a British Columbia Supreme Court justice ruled that the current Canada-wide ban on physician-assisted suicide was unconstitutional, in a landmark decision. Madame Justice Lynn Smith has suspended her ruling for one year in order to allow Parliament time to draft new legislation. Some jurists have speculated that the Harper government will appeal the [...]
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Item: Characterization of a Deep Slab Instability
Title: Characterization of a Deep Slab Instability
Proceedings: 2002 International Snow Science Workshop, Penticton, British Columbia
- Ethan Greene [ Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center, Salt Lake City, Utah ]
- Greg Johnson [ Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center, Logan, Utah ]
Date: 2002
Abstract: In early January 2002, a warm and moist storm formed an ice crust on the snow surface throughout the Wasatch Mountains of northern Utah. Faceted snow layers that later formed above and below this ice crust were responsible for several periods of significant avalanche activity in the mountains near Salt Lake City. This lingering avalanche cycle was unique because the weak layer became very sensitive at several different times during the winter. During these periods natural, explosive released, and human triggered avalanches occurred. The focus of this paper is to discuss weather and snowpack parameters leading to the formation of the facet-crust combination and to describe the subsequent avalanche cycles and associated forecasting problems.
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Welcome to Spring Reading Thing 2011! Just in time, our weather appears to be turning. Sunshine! Warm weather! I have to admit, I won't mind saying goodbye to winter for a while. I'm more than happy to welcome spring, and with it…Spring Reading Thing 2011!
I hope you're ready to read! And whatever you're reading for this challenge, I hope you enjoy each and every book!
Here's a brief recap of how to be a part of Spring Reading Thing 2011:
- Make a list of books you want to read (or finish reading) this spring. Your list can be as long or as short as you'd like. (Also, feel free to modify your list during the challenge if it's not working for you.)
- Write a blog post containing your list and submit it to this post using the Mr. Linky below.
- Get reading! The challenge goes from today, March 20th, through June 20th.
- Check out other participants' lists and add to your own to-read-someday pile!
- Write a post about your challenge experience in June, telling us all about whether you reached your goals and how Spring Reading Thing went for you. But remember: this is a low-pressure challenge that should be fun. As long as you do some reading this spring (and enjoy it!), that's good enough for me.
There's a Mr. Linky at the end of this post. Please use it to link to your blog post containing your Spring Reading Thing list. Remember to link to your specific post, not just your general blog homepage. People will be stopping by for days (or weeks!) and when you link to your specific post, it will make it easier for everyone to find your reading list. Also, if you don't mind, please link back here from your post so that your readers can come check out all the other participants.
Okay, it's time to get started. Post your list, grab a mug of your favorite beverage, and check out all the other bloggers who love to read as much as you do!
I will be giving away two prizes as part of Spring Reading Thing 2011:
- A $20 gift certificate to Amazon.com
- A $10 gift certificate to Amazon.com
To be eligible for these prizes, you must:
- Post your intitial Spring Reading Thing 2011 post (and enter it on the linky list on my blog) by midnight on March 24th.
- AND post a wrap-up post on your blog at the end of the challenge (and enter it on the linky list I'll have up then) by midnight on June 24th.
That's it. I'll randomly draw the winners shortly after the end of the challenge.
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Note: There is NO limit to when people can sign up to participate in Spring Reading Thing 2011. You're welcome to join in any time between now and June! The "deadlines" mentioned in the above prize section are only for prize eligibility.
That should cover all the details. Link up below and let's get reading!
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text: This is sort of supposed to piggy back off of the main article talking about the recent release of Bob Sanders. While it's very obvious that the Vikings need a lot of help in at the safety position (we might as well have a cardboard cut out wearing a #20 jersey) it's not so obvious where that help will be coming from. The expectation is that a rookie will be brought in and Hussein Abdullah will continue to develop while looking at free agency to patch some holes. Their have been several recent cuts that have inundated the market with quality safeties. You can reference the article about Sanders on the main page, however the Rams recently released O.J. Otogwe and the Texans released Eugene Wilson. Sanders is clearly the best player, but he has a hard time staying off the Injured Reserve. Otogwe is a very solid, young starting safety who can bring stability to the back end, but he was released because the rams didn't want to pay his $8 million roster bonus. His price tag will be very high. He also reminds me of Madieu Williams when he was a free agent, thought I can't say why. Eugene Wilson was a safety on the leagues worst pass defense and isn't very good. However, he is a veteran presence who would be cheap and could help mentor some of the young members at the safety position like Abdullah and Jamarca Sanford. Another Free Agent who I think deserves a closer look is Champ Bailey. He recently put his Denver home up for sale and has said he's sick of all the turnover in Denver. He also said that he wants to switch to safety to extend his career. There are many other options out their; so my question to you, my fellow Norseman, is what should the Vikings do about the safety position?


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WEST POINT, Ill. (WGEM) -- Hancock County authorities find 30 marijuana plants in a field, and then the suspected grower.
Robert Vonburg, 46, was arrested Wednesday night during a surveillance watch of a marijuana patch southwest of West Point.
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office says they caught Vonburg harvesting the plants, and a firearm was seized.
The estimated street value of the marijuana was $136,000.


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Toronto Maple Leafs defensemen Paul Ranger spoke to reporters today after being absent from the sport of hockey for four years due to "personal reasons." Ranger has not played a National Hockey...
It's been a month since the Lightning and the Maple Leafs last played each other in Tampa. Things have changed for the Leafs, who are sliding in the standings in the East.We check in with Pension...
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A counselor from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW-Stevens Point will be in Eagle River on Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Confidential business counseling is available without charge to current or prospective small-business operators on issues ranging from financial management to sources of capital.
The SBDC staff member will meet clients at the Vilas County UW-Extension office in the Vilas County Courthouse, located at 330 Court St. in Eagle River, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., by appointment only.To make an appointment, call (715) 346-4609 or visit uwsp.edu/conted2/sbdc.
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When a police officers is arrested, for their protection, some private information is kept from reporters and the public, like driver's license numbers, addresses and more.
However, it appears as though the Arlington Police Department is going to great lengths to keep non-private details secret about the arrest of Assistant Police Chief James Hawthorne.
FOX 4 asked for the police report on Hawthorne's arrest Sunday for family violence.
The police department sent back the report with redacted statements from three different police officers writing out what reportedly happened, including things said by alleged victims, witnesses and suspects.
What is known is that Hawthorne is accused of assaulting his wife at their home, and following his arrest, his wife got a protective order against him.
There are pictures of him on social media supporting a domestic violence run hours before his arrest.
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Human papillomavirus is a group of over 100 viruses, many of which cause no symptoms. Of the more than 100 types of HPV, about 30 can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Some types of HPV cause genital warts, and others cause cervical cancer. The types that cause genital warts are not the same types that cause cervical cancer. While HPV is extremely common, the types that cause cervical cancer are rare.How Is HPV Spread?
HPV is spread through direct skin-to-skin contact during genital or anal sex. Very rarely, HPV can be passed from mother to baby during delivery.What Are the Symptoms?
Most people infected with HPV have no symptoms. People with the types of HPV that cause genital warts may get warts on their genitals or groin, or in or around the anus. The warts can be flat or raised but tend to be flesh-colored or whitish and may itch. Some people have just one episode of genital warts, while others have recurrences.How Is It Diagnosed?
Visit your health-care provider or a family-planning clinic.How Is It Treated?
While there is no cure for HPV, several treatments are available to treat genital warts.How Can I Protect Myself?
Condoms offer some protection, but a condom may not cover a genital wart, and the virus may "shed" beyond the area protected by a condom. If you or your partner have genital warts, it is best to abstain from sex when the warts are present and to use latex condoms between outbreaks.Information Resources
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- Age: 24 (August 25, 1990)
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- Weight: 195
- Draft: Round 1 (2012, BOS)
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Liz specialises in personal and leadership development coaching; boosting self-awareness, building presence and credibility, sharpening personal values, purpose and mission, and uncovering the attitudes and beliefs that hold people back from honing their leadership impact and leading fulfilling lives. She is characterised by her energetic and open approach and displays a pragmatic, yet highly-creative commitment to bringing about positive, lasting change to individuals and organisations.
In 1999 she began delivering coaching, training, facilitation, team-building, problem-solving and personal development to individuals and groups across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Liz still has a great interest in her first love – drama. She has taken part in a number of workshops for physical theatre and, when appropriate, uses techniques from these in her work with clients to strengthen their personal impact and leadership presence.
In addition to her executive coaching work, Liz is a highly-experienced facilitator, working with groups and teams to develop high-level interpersonal skills, building coaching capability, teaching strategies for responding well to change and supporting individuals to step out of their comfort zones to create long-term sustainable change.
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Mitt Romney Shows Taste For Country Music, Classic Rock On Recent Spotify Playlist
Now that presidential playlists–and even their musical abilities–are public knowledge, we've come to pretty much expect our political candidates to, at some point, share their favorites with their fans. And so republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney recently shared a Spotify playlist via Twitter.
Without speculating on whether any of the presidential candidates actually, truly uses Spotify for their musical fun, we'll just ask: Who do you think made Mitt's list?
Spending a lot of time on the road means you have to carry good music – here are some of my favorites mi.tt/ymfHWA—
Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) March 09, 2012
The list kicks off with a good one: "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" by the fictional Soggy Bottom Boys (the lead vocals are not George Clooney but actually [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Dan Tyminski[/lastfm] from Alison Krauss's Union Station).
Romney dabbles in rock ([lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Killers[/lastfm] on one hand–wait, twice!–[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Roy Orbison[/lastfm]and t[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Frankie Valli[/lastfm] on the other); hints at R&B ([lastfm link_type="artist_info"]The Commodores[/lastfm]); but spends most of his time with country music new and old. That means current stars like Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, and Tim McGraw but also legends like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.
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March 2012 saw Estia Health purchase Werribee Terrace Aged Care. With this change of ownership has come a refurbishment of the home. Now with new flooring, furniture and our own key staff members, Werribee Terrace has become a true caring home away from home. Werribee Terrace is a 70 bed high care facility with capacity for 11 residents in our secure dementia section.
The Werribee Terrace team is comprised of Registered Nurse Division 1, Division 2 and Personal Care Assistants. Our attentive staff focuses on the individual needs of our residents with a tailored care plan for each person. Our dedication can be seen across the board - in our cooking, hospitality, housekeeping and organising activities for our residents. With access to visiting Doctors, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Dentists and Optometrists, Werribee Terrace provides not only complete care but in a welcoming and home like atmosphere.
Offering spacious single rooms with ensuites, all rooms have a garden or courtyard view and emergency buttons. Some rooms are large enough to accommodate couples. The well appointed main lounge room and dining room can be extended into the well maintained courtyard. This courtyard is ideal for sitting in the warmer months and is equipped with a BBQ and outdoor furniture. There are a number of smaller sitting rooms and a kitchenette all ideal for family gatherings and celebrations.
Delicious meals are freshly cooked on-site by our Chefs. Residents choose their meals from the daily menu, which offers a full range of different cuisines and is created in consultation with our residents and dietician. Special diets are catered for.
The majority of our residents and staff come from the immediate area. Therefore we are not only culturally sensitive but have a genuine understanding of the various local cultures. Werribee Terrace has a varied and imaginative agenda of activities, carefully chosen by a dedicated activities coordinator. From cooking sessions to helping plan and maintain the vegetable gardens, the focus is on the individual. We place the utmost importance on the quality of life for each resident and encourage them to maintain their hobbies and interests – and hopefully develop a few new ones along the way.
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2013 has been a blur. If you've been keeping up with the headlines, Pope Benedict resigned, the Obamacare website sputtered, Twitter IPO'd, and there was an absurd amount of Miley Cyrus news. Meanwhile here at NerdWallet HQ, we've been nerding out on the best news, deals and innovations in personal finance.
We recently evaluated 100 of the largest financial institutions in the United States to help consumers better understand which ones best meet their needs. A few rose to the top of the ranks. Read on to learn about the top accounts, institutions and services to help you make the most of your money in the New Year.
And now without more ado, NerdWallet is pleased to announce the winners of 2013's Best in Banking for 5 categories: Best Savings Account, Best Checking Account, Best Student Account, Best Blog, Best for Nationwide Access
Best Savings Account
Barclays Dream Account
Why it wins: excellent yield, savings incentives
With savings accounts, there's usually not much to brag about. But online bank Barclays' new account offers a few features that make goal-oriented savings a bit more exciting. For one, it offers a top-tier interest rate of 0.95% APY, with no minimum balances required. Good luck finding a comparable savings account rate at any other bank these days.
On top of the excellent rate, Barclays has added a few incentives to help you save regularly and avoid dipping into your reserves (two key habits to stick with if you want to reach your goals). Make deposits to the account for six straight months and you'll earn a 2.5% bonus on the interest you earned over that time. Keep yourself from making any withdrawals for six straight months and you'll earn an extra 2.5% bonus on your interest earnings.
Other considerations: deposit limits
You're limited to depositing just $1,000 each month, so this isn't a great option for anyone with high balances and large regular deposits.
Honorable Mention
State Employees' Credit Union Share Account
Unlike most entry-level savings accounts, the Share Account at State Employees' Credit Union of North Carolina offers an extremely competitive interest rate (0.75% APY). Just $25 is required to open the account and avoid a $1 monthly fee.
Best Checking Account
Santander extra20 checking
Why it wins: monthly bonuses
Banks have a long history of offering checking account bonuses to entice new customers to open an account. A few decades ago, it was often a free toaster, but today cash is popular. You're usually out of luck once you've spent the free money for opening a new account, but with Santander's new extra20 checking, you can continue to earn bonus cash month after month.
The bonus comes in two parts: $10 for having direct deposits totaling $1,500 each month, plus $10 for paying two bills though online BillPay each month. Both requirements are meant to save the bank money and save you time.
If you can meet both requirements, it makes for a $20 windfall each month, or up to $240 of free money each year. That's way more than you'll usually earn with a basic savings account.
Other considerations: potential monthly fee
The account does carry a monthly fee, but it's waived with $1,500 or more in monthly direct deposits, which is required to earn half of the bonus anyway.
Honorable Mention
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
This Long Island-based credit union offers its members quite a few unique checking account benefits. Bethpage does not charge out of network ATM fees, and checking balances can earn 1% APY for receiving online statements, utilizing direct deposit, and making 10 debit card purchases each month. New members can also earn a $100 bonus for trading in their debit card or unused checks from another institution.
Best Student Account
Ent Federal Credit Union Free College Checking / Lion One Checking
Why it wins: no monthly fee, ATM fees waived, interest bearing
A good student checking account is a necessity for most college students, but it's often overlooked. Excessive requirements can be hard to meet for students just scraping by, and monthly fees can strain already-tight budgets.
That's why college students in Colorado are lucky to have Ent Federal Credit Union at their service. The credit union offers its Free College Checking account with no minimum balance or monthly fees, and it even waives four out-of-network ATM transactions each month (a potential savings of $72 a year). Of course, thanks to Ent's membership to the CO-OP ATM network and CO-OP shared branches, students will rarely be far from a fee-free ATM. Finally, the account also pays interest, rare among checking accounts.
If you're a student at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, you have the added bonus of linking your debit card to a student ID, eliminating the need to carry both. Ent also offers a service center and three ATMs right on campus for easy access even between classes.
Other considerations: limited presence
Ent FCU is based in Colorado, so students moving out of state after graduation might choose to switch institutions. With shared branches and ATMs, you'll still be able to access your money nationwide, but won't have the full range of in-person services available as you would at an Ent branch.
Honorable Mention
SECU Students' Choice Checking
SECU's student checking option also offers no monthly fee as well as access to the surcharge-free Allpoint ATM network nationwide. It even includes a bonus rate on CDs and a 0.25% auto loan discount.
Best Blog
Mountain Money (Mountain America Credit Union)
Why it wins: variety, freshness, social engagement
While more and more financial institutions have shared educational content on their websites and over social media in the past year, some are leading the pack by covering a big variety of topics, posting regularly and engaging with the online community.
Mountain America CU's blog tackles this feat with ease and style. With topics ranging from preparing for college to running your own business, pretty much every MACU member has something to gain from surfing the blog. Readers can also check out its Twitter or Facebook feeds for the latest article or for the occasional contest (are you the next winner of a pair of Utah Jazz tickets?!).
Other considerations: visibility
If you don't know where to look, you might have a hard time finding MACU's blog. A more prominent place on its homepage would make it easier for current and prospective members to read more about the credit union, and learn something in while doing it.
Honorable Mention
Achievement Sessions (PNC)
PNC's financial education initiative of 2013 is a hybrid blog/video resource center featuring some of the Internet's biggest names in personal finance. So far, video sessions include topics ranging from budgeting to investing to credit scores. A quiz, a related challenge, and a Q&A section complement each session. Finally, you can easily read more from the instructors by visiting the Achievement Session blog.
Best for Nationwide Access
Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union
Why it wins: large surcharge-free ATM network, shared branches
With the rise of mobile and online banking, fewer and fewer people are making the trek to bank or credit union branches these days. But being able to visit a branch or ATM is still a big plus. Whether it's to withdraw cash on vacation, deposit a check, or just ask a question face-to-face, we still want free and easy access to branches and ATMs.
For this, credit unions have a surprising advantage. Many belong to ATM and shared branch networks that let members handle basic transactions at partner institutions. Hudson Valley FCU takes the cake in this category by offering surcharge-free access to over 77,000 ATMs across the country, through networks including CO-OP, Allpoint, Presto! and SUM. The New York-based credit union also offers access to over 5,000 branches via the CO-OP shared branching network.
Other considerations: Transactions at shared branches and ATM networks are often limited to certain types of activities. Deposit-taking ATMs are available only in New York, for example.
Honorable Mention
U.S. Bank
With over 3,140 branch locations and 5,000 ATMs across more than 20 states, U.S. Bank has a similar reach to many of the big-name institutions. But where they go above and beyond most other big banks is by offering surcharge-free access to all MoneyPass network ATMs nationwide, providing tens of thousands of additional free ATMs to U.S. Bank customers.
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Niseko where you go for the snow doncha know.
Well we're here so, snow. Please.
Now that the pleasantries are out of the way, it's time to get down to business. The tryptic of slopes that make up Niseko United have been keeping us amused for a couple of days on old snow but every time you look up you eyes are filled with visions of yourself ripping through the out of bounds. It's what lies through the gates that sends people insane when the snow is fresh and deep. That's where the virgin, terra nullius terrain drives best friends to become adversaries, a rabid fever in their eyes as they compete to plant their flag by way of fresh tracks. I repeat, snow please.
Back in the day Niseko used to be four distinct and competing entities. Thankfully for the modern Nisekite these four have combined to form Niseko United and your lift pass can get you anywhere. This means a massive amount of terrain on a broad range of aspects in which to squeeze the best out of any conditions The down side is that when the resorts were first formed not only were the lifts not put in to make it easy to get from one area to another, they were originally designed precisely to minimise this traffic. Sometimes, then, getting around can be a little tricky for the uninitiated. But this is a minor blemish on an otherwise outstanding hill where the three still independent resorts acknowledge it's cooperation not competition that should guide policy into the future.
I didn't expect Niseko to be so much of a mixed conditions clinic. Super soft springtime slushies, sheet ice (it's twice as nice to ski on ice??), sugar snow – more one lump than two – and death cookies, fortunately with enough good turns to keep the Frustro-monster at bay. To quote Barny – our very own Zen-master Dear Leader (no relation to Kim Jong-il) – "it is what it is". The riding then has been alright. At Niseko I'm finding the last runs of the day particularly beautiful. Cruising down the runs my burning thighs seem to be a little less fatigued for the beautiful view of the volcano Yotei. What a delight to ski home to with that in your sight.
The conditions as they have been have afforded us the freedom to take in a fair whack of what the town has to offer once night falls. Apparently there's forty bars, give or take, most of them cool little hole-in-the-wall style joints with their own quirk and character. I guess that means that we should thank the Japanese government for making it dead easy to get a liquor license. We've cooled down to hot jazz played live, warmed up in an intricately carved ice palace, and imbibed mulled wine in a cozy rabbit warren that you get into through an Alice in Wonderland–style old fridge door set into a snow bank. Most the bars seem to be innocuously set amongst houses so the real reward comes from wandering and ducking into places as you stumble upon them.
Despite Niseko being chock-full of the sort of high-end stuff provided by big corporate entities, the Japanese style still leaves some wriggle room for the little guy, especially in lower Hirafu. Small, traditional pensions are wedged between apartment stacks, freelance guides promise to take you to untracked paradise and there are a bunch of boutique, rebel-style ski schools operating across the three resorts. Of course, all of the somewhat-clandestine bars add to this vibe but up there with my favourites would have to be the renegade eateries. Buses tricked out with kitchenettes and parked up in snowy nooks selling cheap curies and crepes, steaming soups and coffee. Not sure how many of them would be operating when the snow is deep and the sky blue. Probably not many, but then again if it puked then cleared to bluebird, who would be in the car park looking for curries??
Niseko – the delivery.
As described in our latest dispatch, Niseko has been a hill in stasis since we got here.
Somehow – and somewhat contradictorily in light of the unseasonable heat – we had been cooling our heels; cutting up a little corduroy on the groomers, burning around Hanazano on snowmobiles, looking upwards and outwards longingly, and starting a lot of sentences with "If only…" and "When…" This was a very odd week we were told again and again. All of Japan was melting in a heat wave. We beseeched all the relative gods, spirits and ancestors for a change in our favour. Then the temps dropped and it came. The snow.
There's something eerily unsettling in a The Shining kind of way about being in a Ski resort without snow so when it started to fall during the early evening the entire vibe in the village changed. Concrete was quickly covered in a white blanket that promised a great tomorrow and everyone's steps seemed to have springs put in them. Dinner was tastier, the sake more intoxicating, and we slept the excited sleep of those who know Santa is on the way.
In the morning the view of the perfectly conical volcano Yotei was obscured by cloud that was still puking out snow. We kicked into gear and filled up on the sweet power of coffee in a can bought from a vending machine and dashed to the gondora. By the 8:30 opening there was an expectant crowd in a mostly well-behaved line licking their lips and hopping from foot to foot. There were lots of greedy eyes in that line but we were confident in the beta given to us by Chris from the Niseko United tourism board. Sage and usually closely guarded advice on where the best stashes – probably the second best, I wouldn't give away my best either – were to be found.
For some reason most of our competition for tracks couldn't see the payoff from the short 20m hike up to the ridge immediately to the right after you exit the Hirafu gondola station. Pity the fools. Despite there being a somewhat tricky layer of ice under the 40cm of POW the riding was delightful. Freshies can be like a holy experience and I don't just mean in the transcendent sense, it's amazing how curative they can be and as we tracked out the trees off the ridge line largely unhindered by the masses, injuries were miraculously healed and sore spots forgotten. Real water to wine stuff. The thanks for the day's best turns though go to Hanazano, which in the early afternoon unveiled what were to date the unchallenged lines of the trip. With so much terrain to be taken on, the slightest deviation from the well-beaten path can bring glory.
So a great day is in the bag, there were probably an equal number of snow-eating, face shots and retardo-deep-snow-what-the?-falls. The gates stayed closed all day but that just means a bigger tomorrow!! KaPOW!
Niseko – the final two days.
Yeow! Blue skies. Fresh snow. Strong(ish) legs.
Yup, we have been blessed with two more great days.
And yesterday as predicted/hoped the mountain's powers that be opened the slack country and the people poured through the gates like they were the gang hordes of Mad Max 2. The Gate! The Gate! Once you unload from the highest lift you click out of your bindings, shoulder your arms and start the march to the tipy top. It's by no means an arduous trudge but the way up is littered with the wheezing, hunched shapes of those who generally know only the more civilised services of the resorts. The types who may not be so used to hiking for their turns as well as those whose excitement got the better of them inspiring them to go too hard too early. That's great though, you think as you go past them, they wont be taking your line.
At first glance it would be easy to be critical of the mountain both for only having an old rickety single-seating going to the Gates 3 and 4 – aka the peak – as well as not opening the lower gates early on. But you have a lot of time to think about the whys as you are trying to keep your excitement in check on that single. Having a high speed detachable quad to the top would put far too many people up there and that would be bad all round. And opening the lower gates would mean the premier lines from the peak would be killed by those that traversed in from lower down. Big ups to the management of the hill I say.
Getting clear skies and fresh snow was an absolute treat. The summit offered amazing, uninterrupted views of the range that spread to the ocean on one side and contrasted with the now-familiar isolated cone of Yotei on its opposite. A more beautiful place to catch your breath you'd be hard pressed to find. Not wanting to spend too much time enraptured by the view we got moving and right as we were clicking back into our skis Chris from the Niseko Tourism Board lobbed beside us and like a true host took us straight to good stuff. It must be good turns if the big wigs are out! The skiing itself was whoop-worthy, you come off the rolling top onto an open face which steepens as you duck amongst the trees. The trees tighten, the legs burn a little and then you're on the cat track. Eyes wide with adrenalin and the glory of it all. Apparently you can drop further down and hook around to the lodge at Hanazano but we wanted the top again. Getting back in bounds is no major drama with an easy hike taking you to the groomers and lifts so that you can do it all over again. And again.
The next day the snow returned with a vengeance and with the weather closed in we spent most of our time out Gate 1 on Annupuri. While not as expansive as the terrain from the peak, its all the silence of trees that was made even better by the fact that we were all alone for the entire morning. I'm a huge fan of the gate system at Niseko and it served us well. Whereas in the rest of Japan you risk your pass if you are bold enough to tackle the out-of-bounds, Niseko has embraced the idea – though obviously in a very controlled Japanese kind of way – and used it as a selling point. Alas with the weather tide turning and more to come this was our last day. A fitting tease of a send off from a mountain that I know I'll be back to. At least I was still getting freshies as I squeezed in one final run before our 1pm bus back to Soporro.
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I think Julio Caesar Chavez can give Martinez some problems. I think Martinez still wins, but after seeing this fight, I give JCC a live dog status against Martinez.
Oh and definitely Martinez will give Floyd problems.
JCC looked like garbage to me against Zbik (that's how you spell it?) but his boxing style aint bad, and it will give Martinz problems. As long as you box Martinez, he'll get confused and can't throw his signature straight hand combos.
Exactly, which fight did you just watch? Here's a better question: which "pure" boxer did Sergio look "non-elite" against?
The same fight you all just watched, where mysteriously to your eyes Martinez had full control of the fight. Macklin was actually giving Martinez a hell of fight, he was getting hit with jabs, but was dodging a lot of power shots, and was landing solid punches of his own. The fight was neck and neck until Macklin's stamina just died after scoring that knockdown.
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