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Research focus: Many Age-Related Neurodegenerative Diseases (ARND) share some common themes (late-in-life onset, stereotyped protein aggregation in stereotyped brain nuclei, tauopathies, etc.), but are ultimately quite distinct from one another. The goal of the ARND journal club is to bring together students, post-docs, and PIs from different disease backgrounds to help educate one another on the similarites and differences between these diseases. Classical ARND will be highlighted (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, ALS), but all ARND are open for discussion.
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Journal Club name: Genetics, Behavior and Multimodal Neuroimaging Journal Club
Research focus:multimodal MRI human brain research and applications combining
MRI with genetic, neuropsychological and clinical data.
Contact: Stathis Gennatas (firstname.lastname@example.com)
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Journal Club name: Systems Neuroscience
Research focus: Sensory neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, sensorimotor neuroscience and some computational neuroscience
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Meeting days & time: Tuesdays from 9-10AM
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Journal Club name: F.M. Kirby Center Research Club
Research focus: Retinal and macular degeneration, retinal differentiation, retinal physiology, genetic basis of retinal disease, gene therapy for ocular disease
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Meeting days & time: Designated Wednesdays, noon-1 p.m. (Meeting dates will be sent upon request)
Meeting place: 301 Stellar-Chance Labs
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Journal Club name: Neuroinflammation and Neuroviorlogy
Research focus: Molecular and Cellular pathways to neurodegeneration in response to Viral Infection or inflammation: Roles for astrocytes, neurons and microglia.
Contact: Kelly Jordan-Sciutto (firstname.lastname@example.com); 215-898-4196
Meeting days & time: Thursday, 4 pm
Meeting place: Room 205 CRB
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Journal Club Name: Epigenetics/Genetics Mouse Club
Research focus: Mouse club is a group of neuroscience and genetics labs that are interested in genes and epigenetics and their role in regulating behavior and development.
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Journal Club Name: Oxidative Stress Biology and Disease
Research focus: Oxidative and nitric oxide biochemistry and biology as they relate to disease. Emphasis in neurodegeneration and pathobiology of disease.
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Journal Club Name: Sleep Journal Club
Research focus: A student-run journal club focusing on recent publications related to sleep research.
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Journal Club name: Ion Channel Journal Club
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Interests: All aspects of ion channels, including biophysics (electrophysiology), structure of ion channels, molecular biology, physiological roles, channelopathies, sensory transduction, thermosensing, nociception, regulation by lipids, Ca2+, and other physiological modulators. The channels discussed include ligand-gated channels, voltage-gated channels, and mechanosensitive channels, those at the plasma membrane of cells, as well as those lurking in intracellular organelles.
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A report has surfaced that Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) hall-of-famer Chuck Liddell may have landed a small part in the upcoming movie, "Kick-Ass 2," which is scheduled for release on June 28, 2013.
The much anticipated sequel comes as a second offering to fans of the 2010 cult classic, and will feature such Hollywood stars as Nicolas Cage, John Leguizamo and Jim Carrey.
The rumors started to swirl when a picture started making the rounds on the "information superhighway," after Cagesi.de posted an article, linking "The Iceman" to the movie.
Liddell is not the first UFC star to make it to the "silver screen," with fighters the likes of Randy Couture, Cung Le and even Jason Miller all scoring significant roles in fairly large films.
Should Liddell's work end up making the final cut, it will also not be his first time on the big screen, after landing small roles in the movies, "How High," and "Cradle 2 the Grave."
Liddell has also performed small roles on such TV programs as "Hawaii Five-O," and "Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior."
The former UFC light heavyweight champion retired from action in 2010, after losing five of his last six fights, and being knocked out three times in a row.
Since his retirement, Liddell accepted the job of (and has been serving as) executive vice president of business development since December of 2010.

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Braintree: Priti celebrates wine harvest with vineyard visit
11:00am Tuesday 15th October 2013 in News
Witham MP Priti Patel celebrated the wine harvest by cutting grapes at the West Street Vineyard in Coggeshall.
The vineyard, which was bought by Jane and Stephen Mohan in 2009, has already produced award winning English wines.
Priti, who has been a long term supporter of the vineyard, will also discussed the red tape and regulations that should be cut to help the English wine industry flourish.
Priti said: "The West Street Vineyard is a tremendous local success story and I congratulate the Mohan family for their entrepreneurial spirit and for producing some great wines.
"They have put wine-making in Essex on the map and I wish them well with this year's harvest."
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This document appears to indicate the operators aligned the venting from both drywell AND S\C. No scrubbing from the drywell venting.
If the RPV steam from the pressure release valves is always released into the wetwell, the air space there should be much more contaminated than the nitrogen in the drywell. The drywell would get more severely contaminated later on, once the RPV melts through or the seals around it start leaking, but initially all the good stuff ends up in the torus.
There may be some exchange of pressure via the downcomer tubes between the two if there is a large pressure differential (will water get pushed up the tubes if pressure gets too high in the torus, opening a path for contaminated gas to leak from the torus into the drywell?), but my understanding is that until the RPV gets damaged by excessive temperatures the wetwell would be the more contaminated of the two spaces.
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The document also indicates very high dose rates in the buildings and onsite well before the venting even took place. To my laybrain that seems odd - was there containment failure before they even got to vent?
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It says they prohibited entry to R/B 1 at 21:51 on 2011-03-11 because of radiation (about seven hours after the quake). Tepco estimates that fuel was exposed five hours after the quake because the water level had fallen too far. So by the time they prohibited entrance, the meltdown had been in progress for about two hours. I don't know what the containment pressure was like by then, but 4 hours later, at 02:00 JST it was 0.6 MPa and at 05:30 it was at 0.82 MPa. The containment may already have been near or at design pressure (0.42 MPa = 4.2 bar) when the radiation went up.
For radiation levels inside the building to go up without venting there must have been some leaks. But in a way it is not surprising that the unit 1 containment was leaking in 2011 (when it was 40 years old and stressed to the max by a melting core) when it had already leaked unacceptably in 1992 during routine inspections when tested at 3 bar:
Faked pressure test
Yet in the most serious case of all, Tepco officials are alleged to have faked a pressure test designed to test the integrity of the containment building.
The test involves pumping nitrogen gas into the building to increase the pressure to about three times atmospheric pressure, then taking pressure readings to measure the leak rate.
Regulations state that the leak rate must be less than 0.45% per day. However, at Fukushima I-1 in 1992, the company conducted its own tests before the government inspectors turned up, and discovered that the building might not pass the test. One source quoted in the Daily Yomiuri said that leak rates fluctuated from 0.3% to 2.5% per day.
Documents found at Hitachi by Tepcos own investigative team describe a method to fake the test by secretly pumping in extra air from the main steam isolation valve. At the time, Hitachi had a contract to check Tepco equipment. It is alleged that Tepco officials followed this procedure when the government inspectors were checking the leak rate.
2.5% of several thousand cubic meters of nitrogen at 3 bar is several hundred cubic meters that would have leaked per day.
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On the SGTS\HVS contamination - why the high dose rates in the Unit 1 Turbine building early on? And why does SGTS even go into the turbine building?
Probably because most of the pipes coming out or going into the containment go next door to the turbine building. It's like the belly button of the reactor. The turbine hall is also more spacious.


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Ulf M. ("Mark") Schneider (48) is the President and CEO of Fresenius Group since May 28, 2003. He joined Fresenius in November 2001 and served as Chief Financial Officer of Fresenius Medical Care before assuming his current position. Previously, he was Group Finance Director for Gehe UK, a pharmaceutical wholesale and retail distributor, in Coventry, United Kingdom. Schneider held several senior executive positions since 1989 with Gehe's majority shareholder, Franz Haniel & Cie., a diversified German multinational company. He holds a Lic. oec. degree in Finance and Accounting and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of St. Gallen/Switzerland and an MBA from Harvard University. He was born and raised in Germany and became a U.S. citizen in 2003.


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Swami Swaroopananda is the Acharya (spiritual director) of Sivananda Yoga Centers and Ashrams on the West Coast of the United States, in the Middle East, and in the Bahamas, and is one of the foremost disciples of Swami Vishnudevananda. He is renowned for his spontaneous yet clear, concise, and complete answers to every question. This Q&A is from a Satsang at the Yoga Retreat during the May 2011 Yoga Teachers' Training Course.
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Om Swamiji, how does one remove doubt?
Doubts are about things which in reality are not clear to us. Even when we doubt whether we should do this or that, there is a lack of clarity as to which is a better choice. Therefore, we have doubt. Something is obscured. There is a mental obscuration and due to this mental obscuration the mind swings between two or more possibilities and doubt is the result.
There are several methods that can remove doubt.
One is to use a proper process of reasoning. Reasoning is something that needs to be learned. In other words, the power of discrimination is a skill to be developed. Through the power of discrimination we apply reason to situations of doubt, and we remove doubt through reason.
Another method is to remove doubt through direct experience. Let's say I have two possibilities and I have to make a choice, and let's say I can see directly the outcome of each choice, whether it will be a painful or a good outcome, like a person who is on top of the mountain on a clear day and when he looks down he can see everything clearly. If you are on top of such a mountain, which is a spiritual mountain, and you can see clearly all around and far away, then the doubts will just go away due to the clarity of vision. This clarity of vision can be attained through the practice of meditation.
A third method to remove doubt is through faith. This is very difficult to understand. Faith means, let's say, faith in our spiritual preceptor. Sometimes reasoning is not working. Sometimes there is no clarity of mind. Sometimes we need the help of another person. You may call the other person your spiritual preceptor. You may call the other person your spiritual friend. You may call the other person your spiritual brother or sister or just your friend, or a person who has the capacity to help you to remove the doubt. But in order to approach such a person and to be benefited from the advice of such a person and from the wisdom of such a person, we must have faith in that person. If we don't have faith in that person, even if the person has the capacity to help he cannot help because help does not depend only on the other person, but help also depends on us. Faith is another method of removing doubt. Faith in what? It's faith in a person who is there to help us to remove the doubt.
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Summer is just around the corner and one way to prepare for the hot months is by adjusting our diets. Here are a couple of recipes that you can incorporate at home to keep you feeling as cool as a cucumber all summer long. Enjoy!
Simple, Satisfying Raw Cilantro Dressing, from Grace Van Berkum*
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon of raw, organic tahini
1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sea salt, to taste
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until desired consistency is reached. Use as a salad dressing, or spreading over a slice of whole grain toast, or over a bowl of brown rice or whole grain pasta.
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This easy-to-make tea blends three kitchen spices that are balancing for all seasons and body types, and is especially beneficial for pitta (fire and water) types and in the spring and summer seasons. CCF Tea is aromatic, cooling and soothing for the mind, digestion and urinary tract and is naturally sweet. It is often served with meals at the Yoga Retreat.
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2 parts fennel seeds
Mix the seeds together in a container and steep 1-2 teaspoons of this mixture in one cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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Editor's note: In response to a reader's question, Pat suggests using finely chopped Kalamata olives or capers (a tablespoon or to taste) as a substitute for the anchovies and anchovy oil in the cauliflower recipe.
I have chosen some recipes that will add both color and flavors to your springtime dinner table.
The first is actually a broccoli casserole made in a slow-cooker. Even those who don't usually like broccoli might enjoy this. Since it frees up the oven, keep this in mind for Sunday meals or holidays.
Cauliflower is in season now, and you might even find it on sale. The two recipes below spice it up a bit. Since I like anchovies in cooking, I especially like the first recipe.
I feel sure many of you will like the way carrots are highlighted here. Sometimes just lemon and a different herb makes all the difference. Both carrot recipes would be perfect for your Easter table.
And how could I leave out asparagus? You have let me know over the years that it is a favorite for many of you, and your favorite way of cooking it is oven roasted with olive oil, black pepper and garlic. Try this asparagus stir-fry this season; it goes with most anything, and I like it left-over for lunch the next day.
Lastly, I know I do not eat enough greens, so I added this quick way to cook spinach and/or swiss chard (using your favorite Italian dressing), that can be quickly done for a week-night supper.
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2 packages(10 ouncese each) frozen chopped broccoli, partially thawed
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6 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (11/2 cups), divided
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South Coast Street Dance Championships
9:59am Tuesday 31st July 2012 in Entertainments By Natasha Carr
UNION Jacks and Beetlejuice Stripes were worn by hundreds of hopeful dancers at The Summer South Coast Street Dance Championships.
Eleven schools from across H a m p s h i re and beyond battled it out at The Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth, at the Street Dance International Competition to win trophies and move up in the ranks to Championship standard.
Judged by performers from the Olympics opening ceremony, Britain's Got Talent and featured dancers for Adidas, the talent had to be sky high to score the best prizes.
There were competitions in solos, groups, pairs, teams and break dance.
Competing schools included Belinda's Dance Academy from Shirley , Street Beatz from Sholing , Bust-A-Groove from Nursling and REDs from Totton .
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J'cans to be sensitised on logistics hub through islandwide road show
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FALMOUTH, Trelawny — President of the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Francis Kennedy says discussions are now underway with the Government for the staging of a 'Road Show,' geared at sensitising the public about the benefits and opportunities that can be derived for the much-touted Logistics Hub.
"We need to take the issues all across Jamaica, and to inform and educate Jamaicans from all walks of life just what it is that we are saying when we talk about the island of Jamaica as a logistics centre," Kennedy said.
He explained that under the planned initiative, his organisation would be working alongside a number of public sector entities and the parish chambers, in taking the message islandwide.
"If we want to have the buy-in of all Jamaicans, we must do this and do it well," Kennedy emphasised.
"So what we are thinking is that we will have a mobile unit that will travel parish by parish, city by city, town by town to bring out the message to the people about what the logistics hub is all about."
Kennedy was speaking Saturday at the Parish Chamber Quarterly Luncheon Forum at the Royalton White Sands Hotel in the parish.
He later told the Jamaica Observer that he expects the road show- which should last for about seven months- to get underway in May, adding that funding for the initiative would be provided by "the multi-laterals."
Earlier, Kennedy told the business leaders that the logistics hub initiative could be the single most important move to revolutionise the country's otherwise stagnant economy.
"At the JCC, we embraced the idea that successfully re-positioning Jamaica as a leading logistics centre is a potent economic game-changer. We believe it is one of our last, best hopes," he stressed.
He warned, however, that the project will only be successful if "some very definite actions that we need to take" are done on a timely basis.
These, he said, include: Identifying, through focussed research, the most advantageous industry segments; developing partial-scope trade agreements with target countries; introducing of legislation that will facilitate activities, planned for the hub; establishing a resolution to the uncertainty surrounding the timing of the introduction of competitive energy rates, and organising and co-ordinating public sector and private sector resources to ensure that the country's human resource can take the jobs that will be created in the hub.
"These areas have been listed because they represent specific types of interventions that are required if we are to make the progress that we want, and if we are not to give up ground to the several other countries in the region who have made no secret of their desire to position themselves as logistics nodes," he argued.
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24x more than they had signed up in the first day RT @mwbowler @MyCancellation will soon have more followers than Obamacare has subscribers—
Victoria R Coley (@VictoriaRColey) November 02, 2013
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Preseason games haven't even started yet, but someone mentioned next years draft in another thread, so it's never too early to talk about the next years draft. So I took a look (cbs.com and walterfootball.com) at what positions the Panthers might need, and what players might be available to fill those needs.
First off, where will the Panthers be drafting (they have all but their 7th round pick)? Baring an injury to Cam, or a rash of injuries, the Panthers will likely be drafting in the middle of the 1st round (around #12-22). I know a lot of you think 12th is much to low, and that it will be on the high end, around #20, but remember a lot of "experts" (like NFL Network) are predicting the Panthers will finish last in the NFC South.
Of course a lot will happen this season that could change how the Panthers view their needs for the 2014 season, but some things probably won't change. With both starting OT's being FA's (Gross a URFA and Bell a RFA), drafting an OT in the first 2 rounds seems like a lock. Two more O-Linemen will also be URFA's, current starting RG Garry Williams (also a backup OT) and OT Bruce Campbell, so they will likely need to draft 1 or 2 more O-Linemen later in the draft, probably from the 3rd or 4th round on. However, they may have a problem drafting an OT in the 1st round, here's a list of likely 1st and 2nd round OT's from cbs.com, with their overall draft position ranking.
2. Jordan Matthews (Texas A & M) - 6'5", 305, est. 5.14-40
4. Taylor Lewan (Michigan) - 6'7", 308, est. 4.95-40
7. Cyrus Kouandgo (Alabama) - 6'5", 310, est.5.12
12. Cameron Ewing (Florida St.) - 6'5", 310, est. 5.26-40
22. Antonio Richardson (Tennessee) - 6'6", 332, est. 5.16-40
25. James Hurst (UNC) - 6'6", 305, est. 5.43-40 (WF a 5.26-40)
54. Seantrel Henderson (Miami) - 6'7", 345, est. 5.26-40
61. Cedric Ogbuehi (Texas A & M) - 6'5", 300, est. 5.15-40
Unless the Panthers want to draft an ORT, they might be out of luck. It looks like the OLT's will go in the top 10, out of the Panthers reach, or at the end of the 2nd round and beyond. They could end up trying to re-sign Gross.
The fans will probably agree that a future #1 WR is the Panthers 2nd greatest need, and most seem to want Clemson WR Sammy Watkins (Lee is likely out of reach in the middle of the top 10). They need a WR who runs at least a 4.5, but most of the late 2nd through 4th round WR's run in the high 4.5's, and/or are small (under 6 feet) WR's. So, here are a few of the WR's that I think the Panthers might be interested in.
21. Sammy Watkins (Clemson) - 6'1", 205, est. 4.49-40 (WF a 4.40-40)
38. Jordan Matthews (Vanderbilt) - 6'3", 205, est. 4.52-40
45. Donte Montcrief (Ole Miss) - 6'2", 224, est. 4.49-40
143. Jared Abbrederis (Wisconsin) - 6'2", 188, est. 4.59-40 (WF a 4.41-40)
The Panthers 3rd greatest need might be for secondary help, but I want to see how things go this season before deciding how high to draft a DB, and whether to draft a CB or S, or both. So the best value in a 2nd TE who can both block and receive, may require their 3rd round pick, and here are the 2 best TE's fitting that description in the draft.
40. Austin Seferia-Jenkins (Washington) - 6'6", 265, est. 4.60-40
77. C. J. Fiedorowski (Iowa) - 6'6", 265, est. 4.65-40
If DE Greg Hardy leaves as a URFA, the Panthers will need to draft another DE, and he needs to be a speed rusher. Here's who might be their best choice to fill that need.
112. James Gayle (Virginia Tech) - 6'4", 253 (266 pounds in 2013), est. 4.62-40 (reportedly ran a 4.44-40 last summer)
If Jon Beason should happen to miss this season with injuries again, or just be cut because of his high cap number, they will have to find a replacement. That replacement will probably be A. J. Klein, but if they chose to draft a replacement, then Kyle Van Noy might be a great choice (great in coverage and blitzing). Van Noy was a projected 2013 1st round pick, if he left early, but he's now projected at the top of the 2nd round.
34. Kyle Van Noy (BYU) - 6'3", 235, est. 4.67-40
Both backup QB's will be URFA's after this season, so they may need to draft a QB late, or sign a good rookie FA QB. Here are a few such possible FA QB's.
239. Tyler Russell (Mississippi St.) - 6'4", 220, est. 4.87-40
259. Zach Mittenberger (LSU) - 6'5", 230, est. 5.14-40
284. Casey Pachall (TCU) - 6'4", 230, est. 4.67-40
438. James Franklin (Missouri) - 6'2", 230, est. 4.59-40
With the uncertain level of need in the secondary (1st to 7th round), it might be best to check the links below.www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings www.walterfootball.com?draft2008P.php#2014positions


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Iraqi Parliament Passes U.S.-Iraq Basing Pact; U.S. May Have to Leave by May 2010
Friday, November 28, 2008 at 6:01 am
A Thanksgiving present from Baghdad: the Iraqi parliament has passed the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) ending the war by 2011. Or, as AFP reports, possibly by May 2010.
According to AFP, the SOFA's passage comes thanks to the Sunni-mollifying proposal to hold a popular referendum in 2009 that gives the Iraqi people a chance to essentially move up the SOFA's deadline for a 2011 U.S. troop withdrawal. The final parliamentary maneuver was to move the schedule for that referendum up to May 30, 2009. What's that mean?
Should the Iraqi government decide to cancel the pact after the referendum it would have to give Washington one year's notice, meaning that troops would be allowed to remain in the country only until May 2010.
That would be… give or take a few days… why, 16 months after President-elect Barack Obama takes office! Happy Thanksgiving from Baghdad, Barack!
Iraq has come quite a long way since Thanksgiving 2003. Or, rather, the U.S. has, since all we're doing is letting the Iraqis decide their own fate, as we always should have done. And I would guess that if the referendum question is something like "Do you want the U.S. to withdraw immediately, notwithstanding the SOFA's 2011 schedule?" and there aren't weird rules for negation — like, with the constitution, it would fail if two-thirds of the vote in any three provinces was a vote against — that referendum would pass overwhelmingly.
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Cincinnati Bengals
Josh Johnson - #8 - QB
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|San Diego
|Years played
|2008, 5th round, 25th pick by Buccaneers
Bengals banking on youth at safety
The Bengals have bolstered their CB ranks but lack proven talent at safety other than Reggie Nelson.
Ex-NFL LB Webster sentenced to 12 years in prison
Ex-NFL LB Nate Webster was convicted of four counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and sentenced to 12 years in prison.
Bengals sign first-round OG Zeitler
The Bengals have signed the second of their two first-round picks, agreeing to terms on Friday with OG Kevin Zeitler.
Young candidates for Bengals' WR spot opposite Green
The Bengals have a host of youthful challengers for the starting WR spot opposite A.J. Green, including third-round pick Mohamed Sanu.
AFC North players in the crosshairs
Here's a look at the players on each AFC North team who will be most heavily scrutinized, including Ravens QB Joe Flacco.
Report: Bengals LB Moch appealing suspension
Bengals OLB Dontay Moch reportedly has been suspended four games for using a banned substance.
Bengals sign first-round CB Kirkpatrick
The Bengals announced Friday the signing of first-round CB Dre Kirkpatrick.
Bengals are deep, talented in middle
The addition of rookie DTs Devon Still and Brandon Thompson bolsters the Bengals' strength up the middle.
Bengals sign fifth-round S Iloka
The Bengals and Boise State S George Iloka have agreed to terms on a contract, a source tells PFW.
OG Bell decides to retire
OG Jacob Bell is retiring after eight seasons in the NFL, one month after signing with the Bengals, saying he wants to leave on his own terms before his long-term health is affected.
Bengals sign two off waivers
Cincinnati claimed OG Chris Riley off waivers from Tampa Bay and DT Vaughan Meatoga from Washington on Tuesday.
Slider Iloka finds soft landing with Bengals
George Iloka read the reports that rated him the third-best safety in the draft. He was humbled when he started to tumble on draft weekend.
TE Charles a solid addition for Bengals
The selection of Georgia TE Orson Charles could pay dividends for Cincinnati, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening.
Fantasy spin: Bengals WR Mohamed Sanu
Cincinnati landed a complementary receiver to A.J. Green, but does he have fantasy value his first year in a West Coast offense?
Sanu to Bengals no prank second time around
Rutgers WR Mohamed Sanu was the victim of a prank by a student pretending to be the Bengals in Round One, but Sanu got the last laugh in Round Three.
The Bengals have signed a quarterback, giving Johnson a chance to back up Andy Dalton.||||||| Johnson was Tampa Bay's fifth-round pick in 2008 and played four seasons there, starting five games. He signed with San Francisco last year but was released before the season opener. He signed with Cleveland for the final game last season.
The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent quarterback Johnson.||||||| Johnson replaced safety Usama Young on the roster Wednesday as the Browns look for protection at quarterback, where starter Brandon Weeden went out with a sprained right shoulder in Cleveland's 34-12 loss in Denver on Sunday.
The winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers have changed starting quarterbacks again, with rookie Josh Freeman taking over for Johnson.||||||| Johnson struggled in four starts after Byron Leftwich led the team the first three weeks of the season.
Johnson went 9 of 26 for 156 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions as the Buccaneers lost 35-7 to New England in London on Sunday.||||||| Johnson was taken out midway through the fourth quarter and replaced by rookie Josh Freeman. Johnson likely won't lose his starting job, but you don't want him starting for your fantasy team at this point regardless.
Johnson threw for 240 yards and two TD passes against Philadelphia on Sunday, but he was also picked off three times as Tampa Bay lost 33-14.||||||| "I'm blaming myself right now. Three turnovers, two of them in the red zone,†Johnson said. "They were bringing everybody. They were bringing more than we had protection. They had an extra guy every time. The coaches in the locker room said they had never seen anything like that before.†Johnson has thrown four INTs in two starts.


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By Jennifer Emert - bio | email ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Fourteen Dougherty County Schools are on the parent choice list released by the school system.
Georgia schools systems must post a list of schools with eligible space to accept transfer students under the state's new choice transfer law. But there are some things parents need to know before signing their children up.
For parents who think Northside Elementary is a good fit for their kid, but they live in a different zone, now under this new parent choice program students in grades first, second and fifth can apply to transfer, but getting in the classroom may not be as easy as it sounds.
"A lot of stuff they don't keep the parents informed like they us to, but something like that I've never heard of they should have been doing that to let parents know thy do have that possibility," said Dougherty County Parent Sophia Mars.
Fourteen of the system's 26 schools have space available but not in every grade. Parents wishing to change their child's school would be responsible for their child's transportation and special needs students must go where the programs are and if a high school student transfers they must surrender a year's varsity eligibility.
"If you transfer they don't want systems to be able to build up one school to dominant a sport in athletics," said DCSS Public Information Officer R. D. Harter.
In recent years Dougherty County's School Board had enacted a mobility program to try to cut down on the number of transient students and will be watching closely to see how this new program might affect the mobility program's success.
"This program has successfully reduced our students being retained in the lower grades and has helped our student achievement in the lower grades measurably," said Harter.
While some parents say they're pleased where their kids are, they're glad to know if a problem arises, they now have an option.
"I'm happy where they're going, but if I was to try and find a better school for my kids to go to I would probably try and take advantage of moving my kids to another school," said Mars.
The state mandates schools give parents 14 days to enroll their students in the program, but in Dougherty County they've extended the enrollment period through the 21st of July. School officials say this is a one time move and if parents aren't happy with the decision they won't be permitted to make a change in the middle of the year.
If more students apply to a specific school than the number of spaces available, the system plans to hold a lottery to determine which students will be allowed to make the switch.
Here are the Dougherty County Schools with potential space for student choice for the 2009-2010 school year:
Alice Coachman Elementary
Jackson Heights Elementary
Live Oak Elementary
Magnolia Elementary
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary
Morningside Elementary
Northside Elementary
Radium Springs Elementary
Sylvester Road Elementary
Turner Elementary
Albany Middle School
Southside Middle School
Albany High School
Dougherty High School
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2, 3, 4
2, 3, 4, 5
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
1, 2, 5
2, 3
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with all the flavor and less than half the fat of fried chips, popchips only taste like they should be bad for you. so, naturally, we love finding healthy dip recipes that cut the fat and keep the flavor!
healthy dip recipe #1: low fat layered mexican dip recipe (via shannon's kitchen creations)
- 1 cup of fat free refried beans
- 1/4 cup low fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cups fresh guacamole
- 1/2 cup fat free sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cucumber chopped
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 head of finely chopped iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
mix the sour cream and taco seasoning together and set aside for 10 minutes to allow flavor to mingle. in a glass pie plate or 8 x 8 inch baking pan, layer the refried beans in the bottom so they are equally spread. top with guacamole and spread evenly. top with chopped cucumber, tomatoes and lettuce. top with salsa. sprinkle cheese over the top. place sour cream in a zip lock bag and cut off the end, do a zig zag pattern across the top of the dip. sprinkle with olives. serve with popped tortilla chips or veggies.
healthy dip recipe #2: best ever french onion dip (via iowa girl eats)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 large sweet onions, chopped
- salt & pepper
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 12oz plain greek yogurt
- 8oz 1/3-less fat cream cheese, at room temperature
heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add onions, salt & pepper, worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, garlic powder, sugar, and beef broth then stir well. turn heat to high and bring broth to a boil, then turn heat back down to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft and dark brown, about 35-40 minutes. if onions begin to burn, turn heat down to medium-low. remove onions to a plate or bowl then cool completely.
in a large bowl, stir together greek yogurt and cream cheese until smooth then fold in cooled onion mixture. spoon into a serving dish then serve with chips and veggies.
healthy dip recipe #3: chopped cherry salsa (via saucy dipper)
- 1 c. cherries, pitted and cut in quarters
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, chopped
- 1/4 c. cilantro, finely chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
chop it all up. throw it in a bowl. stir. chill for an hour or so. eat!


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Texas Rangers
Projected record: 87-75
Seattle Mariners
Projected record: 83-79
Projected record: ???
Projected record: 76-86
Player Who Could Surprise: Colby Lewis returns stateside after spending the past two seasons pitching in Japan. PECOTA believes the time abroad has helped the Rangers' first-round draft pick from 1999—it projects Lewis to post a fine 3.84 ERA in 165 innings.
Player Who Could Disappoint: Scott Feldman seemingly came out of nowhere to lead the team with 17 victories last season. PECOTA doesn't see a repeat, forecasting a 9-9 record and 4.78 ERA in 157 innings.
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Menlo Park: Three arrests tied to drive-by shootings
Original post made on Nov 29, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Friday, November 29, 2013, 1:16 PM
on Nov 29, 2013 at 10:06 pm
Here's the problem....if police have casings from each of the incidents...then they were fired by semi automatic handguns NOT revolvers.......all three handguns seized were revolvers (which keep spent casing inside the revolving chambers), so it means these guys are INNOCENT, unless the police can find 3 semi auto handguns in their possession
on Nov 29, 2013 at 10:47 pm
"The youths were booked into the juvenile hall at the Youth Services Center in San Mateo on charges of being in possession of a concealed firearm, carrying a loaded firearm in public and possession of ammunition by a minor, police said." That charge will probably be an open and shut case.
For the past shootings, it seems different weapons were used. Even if they can't find those weapons, depending on the quality of the video, it may be possible to convict.
Even if they don't convict on that matter - these youth appear to be on the wrong path. There's no reason why they can't turn their lives around.
on Nov 30, 2013 at 8:28 am
Menlo Parker:
spent casings can be expelled from a revolver. One opens the cylinder, pushes the cylinder rod and presto! spent casings. Since the police didn't identify what type of spent casings they have from the previous shootings you have no idea as to whether those arrested are innocent or not.


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How Social Media Feeds Became The New Soap Operas
With television on the wane and binge watching changing our episodic relationship to programming, where are we to get our daily doses of other people's lives? Look no further than your status feed.
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MLS Regular Season
On the game: "I thought we started off very well. We made it difficult for them to get attacking chances against us and we obviously created some pace for ourselves and scored an early goal – a good goal. It was a great start. And then slowly but surely, we got less and less confident on the ball, which led to more turnovers, which led to the rest of the game."
On Chivas USA's defense and on their missed offensive opportunities: "It was certainly an improvement over what we've seen the last few weeks. We certainly worked a lot at it over the last number of weeks and through this week. So to come out and be solid and not give up a ton of opportunities was definitely better and we felt better about that. But you have to be able to play on both sides, right? We defended fairly well. They're really hard. I have to give them credit – they fought really hard. On the attacking side, we just weren't good enough. When you keep giving good teams opportunities, they're going to obviously create chances."
On coming back and playing in Seattle: "Obviously kind of mixed emotions. It's fantastic to come back and play in front of a crowd that I did for three years. I have a lot of good memories with this team and club and organization. But obviously, we were a bit hard done. I thought we could have gotten out of there with a point. Our backs are against the wall like a wounded animal, so we're scrapping for anything right now. We're scrapping for playing time, for wins, for jobs next year. I thought we came out and competed. Obviously good teams sometimes find a way to win consistently and they did that today with two great goals."
Our Man of the Match honor in the game against Seattle goes to none other than Nick LaBrocca. In the eighth minute of the match, LaBrocca was able to open up the scoreboard as he received a pass from teammate Shalrie Joseph. LaBrocca was then able to turn around and strike the ball past Seattle Goalkeeper Michael Gspurning, giving Chivas USA the early lead.
Midfielder Nick LaBrocca gave Chivas USA the early lead as he scored the first goal of the match. Re-live the goal:
Just like we told you yesterday, Shalrie Joseph appeared in training with a brace on his right elbow. Today, he just had his elbow wrapped during practice and trained throughout the entire session. So, what was the cause of the brace? We spoke to Shalrie and he said it was caused by an awkward fall in last Sunday's match at San Jose. Luckily, the Red-and-White midfielder says he is feeling a lot better and should be good to play this Saturday at Seattle.
It was a muggy and rainy training session for Chivas USA as they prepare for this Saturday's match at Seattle Sounders at 1pm. Midfielder Ryan Smith returned to full action today as he participated in the team's mini-scrimmage. We spotted Shalrie Joseph with a brace around his right elbow; staff informed us that he had minor pain on his elbow and that he will still be eligible for Saturday's game.
Here's a little taste of what went on in practice today:
Dan Kennedy might've missed out in last week's MLS Save of the Week, but he's back again. Although the result wasn't in favor of the Goats this last Sunday at Buck Shaw Stadium, Kennedy's saves avoided a much larger goals against number.
Kennedy's save nominated for this week's MLS Save of the Week is for one against Marvin Chavez. In the 68th minute of the match, Honduran Marvin Chavez took a shot on goal off a cross; Kennedy, with his cat-like reflexes, was able to push the ball out for a corner kick.
Check out the nominees then cast your vote for Dan Kennedy by clicking here.
On team's performance in the second half: We talked about being compact. I felt like we weren't as disciplined in the beginning of the game as we would like to have been. As the game went on we got better and defensively we got better and as a result guys were able to push forward and create some good opportunities and show good character.
On the Goats' attacking front: Well, we've scored five goals in our last two games, so certainly we've created more chances over the last couple of games than we have pretty much all year. So we like to feel like we're moving in the right direction there. … It's just been things we've been talking about. I think a lot for the year is aggressive running, aggressive running in behind, playing balls in behind, and putting balls into dangerous spots. We don't score if we don't put balls in dangerous spots and I think we've done a better job of that in the past two games.
On the team's comeback: Being 3-0 down and coming back and getting a point shows a lot of character in this team. We just have to move forward and try and get another one and get some points Saturday in San Jose.
On scoring two goals: It feels good to score two goals; it doesn't matter what team. It's bittersweet that it's against my old team, and it feels good. But it's more than about me right now. It's about a team trying to make a playoff run. That's what we've got to look forward to.
On his return to Gillette Stadium: To be in the away locker room is something different. I haven't seen the away locker room in 10 years. As I said, it's not about me right now. It's about the team trying to make a playoff run. Even though it feels good to score – to get one point and score two goals – there were definitely opportunities and chances we had to win it, and we're going to have to look at it and work on it in the next couple of days and make sure we're ready for San Jose.
He looked dangerous on the pitch, he created scoring opportunities and, oh yeah, he actually scored two goals tonight. In case you haven't figured it out, our Man of the Match goes to none other than Shalrie Joseph. Throughout the night, Joseph kept the team in the game, not only with his goals, but with his plays. His first goal of the match came in the 23rd minute when Nick LaBrocca's corner kick shot found 6-foot-3 Shalrie who was able to head the ball into the back of the net. And can we talk about his celebration of his first goal against his old club? Classy.
Ecuadoran midfielder Miller Bolanos scored the 3-3 equalizer for Chivas USA against New England Revolution in the 47th minute of the match off a header by Casey Townsend. This goal is also Bolanos' second consecutive goal in two games.
As if one goal against his former club wasn't enough, Shalrie Joseph notched his second of the night in favor of the Red-and-White to close the scoreboard to 3-2. In the last minute of the first half, Juan Agudelo made a pass to Joseph who with a left-footed shot from outside the box, put the ball into the back of the net to put the Goats back in the game.


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In today's paper, find out why Jamestown man David Swain is able to walk free from Tortola and what the state is doing for future storms after Tropical Storm Irene.
Also, find out why it is important for fishermen and scientists to work together in the industry. Inside, find out how URI will be impacted by the new Board of Governors undocumented student policy.
All and more inside today's The Narragansett Times.
By JIM BARON
Special to the Standard
When it comes to the two major political parties, I'm pretty much a "plague on both your houses" kind of guy.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Although the South Kingstown schools received positive results on its K-8 literacy audit, the school committee held a work session Tuesday night to discuss how to utilize the evaluation to make the program even better for students.
The literary audit, in which each classroom is evaluated, provides an objective view on the work in South Kingstown's schools. It provides suggested areas of focus for future improvement of the program over three to five years. The audit was done through a federal grant.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN—The South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce sent out an email last Thursday to the five other local South County chambers and local businesses, notifying them of their official chamber's name change to the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce." The Board of Directors for SKCC had voted unanimously for the change. The action has subsequently angered many of the surrounding chambers of commerce in South County, including Narragansett and Charlestown.
By KATHLEEN MCKIERNAN
NARRAGANSETT – New England's fishing fleet may have to make room for Big Brother as a federally funded pilot program plans to use closed-circuit cameras on board to record the catch and replace human observers on fishing boats. The program has local fishermen up in arms over the extremes regulations have taken.
By MARTHA SMITH
Special to the Standard
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Before Ken Shoener answers his cell phone, callers get to hear an energetic military band rendition of "Anchors Aweigh!"
WOOD RIVER JUNCTION - As a way to present its newly renovated facilities to the public, and the thank the residents of Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton for their support, Chariho Regional High School will host its Campus 2010 dedication event on Oct. 15.
The reason that the event is titled after last year is because that is when it was originally scheduled for, according to Chariho Regional School District Supt. Barry Ricci. However, the event will take place in 2011, and Ricci is very exited about the opportunity to show the public what is new at Chariho, and to thank them.
By MARTHA SMITH
Special to the Standard
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Cyndi Desrochers is trying to love her new e-reader but, well, it's just not the same as holding a book.
The new director of the North Kingstown Free Library, who started her job Sept. 7 after serving as acting director of the West Warwick Public Library, finds the electronic device helpful for traveling.
CHARLESTOWN - In Rhode Island, dogs do not bark, they "bahk."
The Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island (ARLSRI) is embracing their love of dogs and their Rhode Island pride by presenting the first annual "Bahk in the Pahk" dog-walking event on Sunday, Oct. 2, at Ninigret Park. All funds raised at the event will benefit the rescue league and their mission of providing for animals that have been surrendered by their owners.
By PAUL J. SPETRINI
NORTH KINGSTOWN—Students in North Kingstown and Exeter-West Greenwich are performing better in science than just about ever before.
At least that's the conclusion Superintendents Dr. Philip Auger and Dr. Thomas Geismar, from NK and E-WG respectively, would like to draw from news this week that both school districts are among Rhode Island's highest performing in the annual New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) science testing.


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Supporters of gay rights say they hope to use recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings to build momentum for full legal protections for gay and lesbian people everywhere, including in Mississippi.
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The fine folks at the Key West Literary Seminar - which runs Jan. 6-16 - have sorted out the schedule for the panelists, who this year will explore the theme of food in literature. What a perfect setting for talking about items that make the mouth water (conch fritters and yellowtail snapper, I'm looking at you).
Session 1, Jan. 6-9: Diana Abu-Jaber, Roy Blount Jr., Frank Bruni, Billy Collins, Jason Epstein, Jonathan Gold, Darra Goldstein, Daniel Halpern, Madhur Jaffrey, Judith Jones, Harry Mathews, Bich Minh Nguyen, Molly O'Neill, Julia Reed, Ruth Reichl and Calvin Trillin.
Session 2, Jan. 13-16: Elizabeth Berg, Roy Blount Jr., Kate Christensen, Billy Collins, John T. Edge, Adam Gopnick, Gael Greene, Jane Hirschfield, Madhur Jaffrey, Mark Kurlansky, David Mas Masumoto, Nicole Mones, Bich Minh Nguyen, Molly O'Neill, Michael Ruhlman, Calvin Trillin and Kevin Young.
If you know anything about the seminar, you know it sells out early, so register ASAP if this line-up whets your appetite. You can register for either seminar or both, with or without a writer's workshop. Admission is $495, which includes all literary and social events. To register click here.


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Edward Teach, better known as "Blackbeard," was the most feared pirate of his day and perhaps the figure most often associated with the Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean (or piracy in general for that matter). Blackbeard was a skilled pirate and businessman, who knew how to recruit and keep men, intimidate his enemies and use his fearsome reputation to his best advantage. Blackbeard preferred to avoid fighting if he could, but he and his men were deadly fighters when they needed to be. He was killed on November 22, 1718, by English sailors and soldiers sent to find him.
Early Life of Blackbeard
Little is known of Edward Teach's early life, including his exact name: other spellings of his last name include Thatch, Theach and Thach. He was born in Bristol sometime around 1680. Like many young men of Bristol, he took to sea, and saw some action in English privateers during Queen Anne's War (1702-1713). According to Captain Charles Johnson, one of the most important sources for information on Blackbeard, Teach distinguished himself during the war but did not receive any significant command.
Association With Hornigold
Sometime in 1716, Teach joined the crew of Benjamin Hornigold, at that time one of the most feared pirates in the Caribbean. Hornigold saw great potential in Teach, and soon promoted him to his own command. With Hornigold in command of one ship and Teach in command of another, they could capture or corner more victims and from 1716-1717 they were greatly feared by local merchants and sailors. Hornigold retired from piracy and accepted the King's pardon in early 1717.
Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet
Stede Bonnet was a most unlikely pirate: he was a gentleman from the Barbados with a large estate and family who decided he would rather be a pirate captain. He ordered a ship built, the Revenge, and fitted her out as if he were going to be a pirate hunter, but the minute he was out of port he hoisted the black flag and began looking for prizes. Bonnet did not know one end of a ship from the other and was a terrible captain. After a major engagement with a superior ship, the Revenge was in bad shape when they limped into Nassau sometime between August and October of 1717. Bonnet was wounded, and the pirates on board begged Blackbeard, who was also in port there, to take command. The Revenge was a fine ship, and Blackbeard agreed. The eccentric Bonnet stayed on board, reading his books and walking the deck in his dressing-gown.
Blackbeard on His Own
Blackbeard, now in charge of two good ships, continued to prowl the waters of the Caribbean and North America. On November 17, 1717, he captured La Concorde, a large French slaving ship. He kept the ship, mounting 40 guns on it and naming it Queen Anne's Revenge. The Queen Anne's Revenge became his flagship, and before long he had a fleet of three ships and 150 pirates. Soon the name of Blackbeard was feared on both sides of the Atlantic and throughout the Caribbean.
Fearsome and Deadly
Blackbeard was much more intelligent than your average pirate. He preferred to avoid fighting if he could, and so cultivated a very fearsome reputation. He wore his hair long and had a long black beard. He was tall and broad-shouldered. During battle, he put lengths of slow-burning fuse in his beard and hair. This would sputter and smoke, giving him an altogether demonic look. He also dressed the part: wearing a fur cap or wide hat, high leather boots and a long black coat. He also wore a modified sling with six pistols into combat. No one who ever saw him in action forgot it, and soon Blackbeard had an air of supernatural terror about him.
Blackbeard in Action
Blackbeard used fear and intimidation to cause his enemies to surrender without a fight. This was in his best interests, as the victimized ships could be utilized, valuable plunder was not lost and useful men such as carpenters or doctors could be made to join the pirate crew. Generally, if any ship they attacked surrendered peacefully, Blackbeard would loot it and let it go on its way, or put the men aboard some other ship if he decided to keep or sink his victim. There were exceptions, of course: English merchant ships were sometimes treated harshly, as was any ship from Boston, where some pirates had recently been hung.


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Jim hasn't had time lately to update this section of the site, so I thought I would lend a helping hand, and add a little "nuance" to things. ;)
OPS+ since the begginning of the 2008 season:
Quentin 161 OPS+
Hairston 91 OPS+
Byrnes 70 OPS+
Unadjusted Raw numbers
Quentin: 149 PA's, .288/.403/.568 9 HR 29 RBI 3 SB 2 CS
Hairston: 121 PA's .229/.277/.431 5 HR 11 RBI 1 SB 0 CS
Byrnes: 159 PA's, .226/.289/.377 3 HR 15 RBI 4 SB, 2 CS
Note: Q plays in a very homer friendly home park, and of course Chase helps inflate offense too, while Petco is the most extreme pitchers park in baseball, so providing both OPS+ and the unadjusted numbers helps add a little depth and clarity to the comparison. (Jim, might I suggest adding OPS+ to your line as you update throughout the season?)
And finally, since the day Hairston was traded, July 28th, here is the comparison between Byrnes and Hairston. (Q played very little after July 28th last year so I didn't bother sticking him in here.)
Hairston 217 PA's, 196 AB .255/.304/..526 13 HR 31 RBI 1 SB, 0 CS, 1 GIDP
Byrnes 392 PA's, 356 AB's, .233/.306/.374 8 HR 39 RBI, 27 SB, 3 CS, 13 GIDP
Hairston aint all that, I agree. He's not as good a hitter as I thought he'd become. But he's still a better hitter than Byrnes. EB is a better fielder, by far, but Byrnes would have to play LF, CF, & RF all at the same time to earn that 3 yr. 30 million contract, and be worth the difference between what they are paying him and what they could have been paying Q or Hairston. Since the day he signed that extension, he's totally sucked, and the numbers prove it CONCLUSIVELY beyond any reasonable form of debate or argument. He got that extension on the strength of a two month hot stretch in May and June that hoodwinked ownership into thinking he was better than he really was. What a shame. What a waste.
Signing Byrnes cost this team Q, and cost this team Hairston, and saddled themselves with an albatross. I'm sure he'll hit better than he has lately.......he's not as bad as his last 3 weeks, but look at those numbers over his last 400 times to the plate folks. Get used to it, cuz it just won't get much better than that. A little maybe, but not much.


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Tabanan Regency
|Tabanan Regency
Kabupaten Tabanan
Location of Tabanan
|Coordinates: 8°33′4.13″S 115°7′17.81″E / 8.5511472°S 115.1216139°ECoordinates: 8°33′4.13″S 115°7′17.81″E / 8.5511472°S 115.1216139°E
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|839.33 km2 (324.07 sq mi)
|Population (2010)
|• Total
|• Density
|500/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Tabanan is a regency (kabupaten) of Bali, Indonesia. It has an area of 839.33 km2 and population of 386,850 (2000), rising to 420,913 in 2010 Census.[1] Its regency seat is Tabanan. Tanah Lot is in Tabanan.
Districts (Kecamatan)[edit]
The regency is divided into ten districts (kecamatan), listed below with their 2010 Census populations:[2]
- Selemadeg 19,262
- Selemadeg Timur (East Selemadeg) 21,154
- Selemadeg Barat (West Selemadeg) 18,809
- Kerambitan 37,704
- Tabanan 70,526
- Kediri 84,215
- Marga 40,353
- Baturiti 46,425
- Penebel 44,104
- Pupuan 38,361
Jatiluwih village in Penebel District, north of Tabanan, has paddy fields following the contours of terraced land against the background of spellbinding Mount Batukaru and Mount Agung use traditional Balinese irrigation known as subak, Bali's community-based water control management system. Lies at an altitude of 700 meters, the cool atmosphere of more original beautiful Jatiluwih is better than the most well known Tegallalang which has plenty of cafes and souvenir shops. Two routes to Jatiluwih are Denpasar>Kediri>Tabanan>Penebel>Jatiluwih or Denpasar>Mengwi>Baturiti>Jatiluwih.[3] Jatiluwih has gain acknowledgement from UNESCO as part of the world's cultural heritage.[4]
Tourism development control[edit]
To preserve the largest area of 53,000 hectares agriculture fields on the island, Tabanan Regency Administration would not allow the development of star-rated and city hotels anymore, unless tourism facilities with a commitment to environmental conservation would be allowed with 30 percent of buildings and 70 percent had to be left naturally as paddy field or plantation. The administration has also decided 300-hectare protected paddy field zone with a 100-hectare housing zone lies outside the protected zone.[4]
External links[edit]
Tabanan travel guide from Wikivoyage
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- (Indonesian) Official site
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Call of Duty: World At War Review
Review By Steve Farrelly @ 05:12pm 19/11/08
Last time I logged into Call of Duty: World At War on Xbox 360 (just prior to writing this review, actually), there were 149,111 players online. The most I've seen online at once has been over 180,000. Given the game is only a week old, that's a pretty awesome feat.
When I reviewed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare late last year, I focused heavily on the single-player portion of the game. At that stage I really hadn't tasted the fruit of Infinity Ward's multiplayer labour, and while I had certainly given it a good bash, I recognise now I just hadn't fully 'got it' yet.
Since nabbing World At War, however, I've been focusing more heavily on the multiplayer (after realising just how good Modern Warfare's multiplayer was throughout the year). The reason for this is, World At War's single-player is very much the same as Modern Warfare. It uses the same engine, looks just as good and plays just as well. It still has predictable enemy AI that can be memorised and overcome and it's still riddled with scripted gameplay, congested enemy bottlenecks and big, awesome explosions.
None of that should take anything away from what Treyarch have done though. They've competently utilised the CoD 4 game engine to great effect with plenty of their own stuff going on, and there's no denying they know how to craft an intricate story with great narrative, pacing and action. But the reason you'll keep playing World At War is its multiplayer, especially since like Modern Warfare, World At War's single-player campaign can be put to bed in around six short hours.
Most of the maps are bigger with less runway rumpus areas for insane fire-fights (ala Shipyard, Killhouse, Wet Work, Countdown or Bog from MW), and there's a clear divide separating most play areas through the implementation of vehicles.
There might be plenty of hiding space, but a seven-streak kill count gives a warrior the chance to "Release The Dogs", unleashing a number of blood-thirsty attack dogs (differentiated for you by looking Alsatian if friendly, and jet black if not). You can kill them, but their single goal is clear - hunt out the enemy - no matter where they're hiding - and go for the jugular.
Things such as the recon plane and artillery strikes are pulled right from the bonuses of Modern Warfare, but mixing it up with the attack dogs just adds a nice touch of awareness. There's nothing modern about World At War, and that's where its charms lay.
You can also see how many people are online, which is something MW doesn't do. It gives you a good indication of how long the waiting potential is which is pretty cool.
For the most part, these stat additions aren't game-changing, but they're thoughtful inclusions for those of us who spend a lot of time fighting the good fight online.
There are some issues though.
There are also a few niggly animation glitches here and there (like floating dead bodies, or trampoline physics), but a lot of this will likely be fixed in the first round of patches.
Respawning is also a major issue. I assume because of the larger size maps respawning has been set closer to the action, however, it seems really unfair to lose in a fire-fight (where you also dealt some damage), only to respawn not more than 10 meters away and very easily finish off your now wounded enemy. This has happened a lot in most of the games I've played.
It seems as though you're forced to hit the Barracks and complete specific challenges to get what you want, whereas MW gave you an all-round release of weapons through only levelling up, regardless of what challenges you completed. It adds a bit more depth, to be sure, but also does seem pretty unfair to the newbs that drop in and have no idea what's going on (especially if someone has been methodical enough to actually do the prerequisite challenges and gain all the kickass weaponry).
For the uninitiated, Call of Duty: Modern Warefare and World At War multiplayer both award you XP simply for competing in matches (so you gain in level, no matter how bad you are), of course earning more points and completing challenges will get you there faster, but in MW it was considered a tad too easy to make it to 55, so I'm glad the cap has been raised here.
There's some incredibly diverse fighting in WAW also, way and above the skirmish potential of MW. With the advent of vehicles, and the oft mentioned differences in map size, World At War really gives you a lot in the way of tactical planning.
Knowing the intricacies of the modern CoD multiplayer experience are going to make this newest one that much more enjoyable for you, and with everything Treyarch have gotten right with it, the annoyances can be overlooked provided they're fixed down the track with patches.
Now we just have to wait another year to see what the papa bear of the series, Infinity Ward, have up their sleeves.
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You don't understand! I have a daughter and she's sick! That makes it okay for me to break the law! ...I am not a bad person.This is a trope for when a person becomes a criminal because of socio-economic reasons, or just plain horrible circumstances, and is portrayed sympathetically because of this. Basically a person or a group of people are in dire straits and need money immediately and become bank robbers, and drug dealers out of necessity. This trope usually occurs in crime dramas (specifically urban dramas). Also may be considered Truth in Television. And more often than not it's usually overlapped with Plethora of Mistakes. Also can be a case where a hero has to choose to do what's right despite being illegal. Or something morally dubious for a greater good. This trope almost always fall on the Gray and Grey Morality side. Some social analysts have also have been known to refer to this as "Survival Crimes". This trope is to be expected in a Crapsack World. See also Karmic Thief and Caper Rationalization. Compare to: I Did What I Had to Do. See also Single Mom Stripper, in which necessity leads to degrading (but not necessarily criminal) work and Health Care Motivation, in which the criminal wants money to pay a treatment or operation for a friend or sibling. May involve an Asshole Victim on the receiving end, particularly if the Justified Criminal is presented as sympathetic for committing assault or even murder in the defense of someone else. Compare Well-Intentioned Extremist and Your Terrorists Are Our Freedom Fighters for more politically-flavored sister-tropes.
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The Civil War began 150 years ago in April 1861 and Ohio was deeply involved, providing Gen. Ulysses S. Grant and many other Union officers as well as more than 300,000 Union troops to the war effort. Putnam County District Library families have the opportunity to learn more about Ohio's profound impact on the war in the coming months. The Putnam County District Library will host the Ohio Historical Society's new traveling exhibit, Ohio & the Civil War: 150 Years Later, to commemorate the anniversary of the Civil War.
This exhibit is sponsored by the Ohio Historical Society in partnership with the Ohio Humanities Council and American Electric Power.
This educational exhibit is being paid for through a donation from Roselia Deters Veroff.
The traveling exhibit explores Ohio's participation in the war and focuses especially on individuals' choices that impacted local communities and the course of the war. Three themes - Democracy, Transformations and Memory - are used to reveal Civil War stories that impacted Ohio in the 19th century to the present day. Through the lens of these themes, the exhibit explores topics such as civil rights, political dissent, pacifism, religion and popular culture and reveals patterns in our country's response to such topics throughout history.
The exhibit will be on display at the Ottawa Location of the Putnam County District Library beginning Saturday through Nov. 25. The library will be open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and is located at 136 Putnam Parkway.
In addition to the traveling exhibit, the library will showcase local Civil War artifacts from the Putnam County Historical Society, including memorabilia from Civil War reunions, pictures, original discharge papers, diary from a local Civil War soldier and swords from local officers.
The PCDL will host the Grand Opening event at 1 p.m. Sunday with a Civil War Presentation conducted by Bob Van Dorn, who will be exhibiting original Civil War equipment including muskets and swords used in the war. He will also give an overview of what the enlisted men and officers dealt with during the war.
Other events commemorating the Civil War include:
— 10 a.m. Nov. 9 — The Lincoln Assassination and the Chase for John Wiles Booth with Civil War Storyteller Dick Crews. Crews will discuss the myths and facts surrounding the events.
— 1 p.m. Nov. 16 — Children's Games During the Civil War Period with Ruth Wilhelm. Look at toys from the Civil War period and make some.
— 6:30 p.m. Nov. 20 — Putnam County and the Civil War with Ruth Wilhelm. Find out about the role Putnam County played in the Civil War and the men who served.
— 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12 — Stitches for Freedom with Rita Thelan. Take a look at the Underground Railroad in Ohio. Antique quilts will be shown and displayed as the story of the Underground Railroad in Northwest Ohio unfolds. Were quilts used to communicate a hidden message?… You decide.
Additional information regarding the Civil War Exhibit and events at the PCDL can be found on the library web page at mypcdl.org or by calling the library at 419-523-3747.
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Editor's Note: We will be reviewing nail salons in Bridgewater, Hillsborough, Basking Ridge and Warren, and providing a point/counterpoint argument about our impressions of their pedicures. If you would like to join us on our tour, and provide your own thoughts, e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com or email@example.com
OK, let's just get this out there right from the start—I can be very girly.
So when Hillsborough Patch editor Eileen Oldfield and I decided to do a tour of nail salons in our respective towns to find the best places to get pedicures in Bridgewater and Hillsborough [and other towns in Somerset County], the first thing I did was let out a girlish squeal.
OK, and now that the cat's out of the bag on that, we can get down to business.
Click here for Eileen's counterpoint on the nail salon experience.
This is the first of a summer-long [at least] column in which we get pedicures at different salons in the county, then tell you what was good and bad about them so you can hopefully find the best places to go. And in our bi-weekly point/counterpoint articles, I will provide the girlish side of the spectrum, while Eileen will look at it from the other side.
For this introductory column, we went to on East Main Street in Bridgewater—after I had, of course, counted down the days until my little bit of pampering. And when we walked in, I wasn't too disappointed with the service. We had made appointments in advance, and were immediately told to pick a color so we could get started.
Now, I admit, I'm a little obsessed with polishing my nails and have a very [very] large collection of colors in my house—so I was a bit less than impressed with the color selection at the salon.
The salon had about three different brands—OPI, Essie and another I hadn't heard of—but the colors were very similar.
But after looking over them for several minutes, I settled on an OPI red.
Then, we took our seats in the back of the salon to get started.
One of the nail technicians was ready and waiting for me in the back, but Eileen had to wait a good 10 minutes before someone came to get started on her pedicure—that was a bit disappointing seeing that we had made actual appointments.
Still, I was actually impressed with the service itself. For someone as girly as me, I haven't had many pedicures before, but the woman was professional and took off the polish I previously had on, then took care of my cuticles and washed and cleaned my nails.
In my opinion, it would have been nice to be asked if I wanted the nails cut first, but since I did anyway, I couldn't complain.
The pedicure continued with a soothing lotion before the woman began actually painting my nails.
And I was pleased with the job she did.
The polish was painted on cleanly, and no polish was left on my toes because she was neat and clean.
After several times asking if I wanted some kind of design on my nails, I, unable to pass up some more pretty pampering, said sure and let her have at it.
Painting straight white and silver lines on my nails, the woman was neat, clean and proceeded to redo one nail when the work was not done to her satisfaction.
All in all, I was happy with the result, and the price was fairly reasonably, at $25.
Being the girly girl that I am, I was able to sit back, relax and enjoy being treated to a special service for about an hour out of my day. Of course that girly moment was punctuated by the realization that the television in the salon was tuned to ESPN—OK, maybe I'm being a little stereotypical that most women who came in to the salon while we were there [and there was a steady stream] might not be interested in sports.
But I have honestly never seen a salon that was tuned to that station. Still, as actor Kevin James began answering questions about his new movie on whatever show was on the network at the time, I sat back to enjoy my moment of pampering.
All told, I would go back to Elegance Nail Salon.
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I've been reading the daily updates on the Top 100 Dolphins football players based on Pro Football Reference grading system. Great trip down memory lane for a lot of these players, many of which fly way under the radar to the modern fans of the Dolphins. But as a long-time fan of the Dolphins (since 1976), some of the ratings just don't do justice to how important some of the players were to the team while others had their ratings inflated due to longevity or however they determined their career score.
So I decided to compile an all-time Dolphins team based on my subjective best players at all the individual positions. I ranked three players at unique positions (like QB or TE) and ranked 5 players at positions with multiple players on the field at one time (OT or DE). It's fairly easy to pick the top player or two at all the positions, but gets a little tougher as you move down the all-time depth chart. Selections to choose the 5th inside linebacker or 3rd tight end get a little difficult.
So I'll start on the back end of the defense and give you my top 5 Dolphins safeties of all time. Next posting I'll move to the CB's.The top 5 safeties on my list include the following (regardless of strong/free safety position):
1. Dick Anderson. 2. Jake Scott. 3. Glenn Blackwood 4. Brock Marion. 5. Louis Oliver
The top two slots are very easy to choose, and really are 1a and 1b. Difficult to choose who is better out of these two guys, Scott was a phenomenal player with great instincts and athleticism while Anderson was always in perfect position to make the big play when needed. I'll take Anderson first because he was with the Dolphins a few more years than Scott and was a Dolphins lifer. Scott makes a perfect pair with him on the all-time list and these two players will be forever linked. Each had their biggest moments in big games, Anderson with his 4-interception performance in the playoffs and Scott with his Super Bowl MVP (although it probably should have gone to Fernandez). Both were borderline HOF players, just falling short due to their careers not extended a few more years at the highest level.
Glenn Blackwood comes in at #3 on the list, leading the tough early 80's Dolphins secondary as one of the best in the entire NFL for 4-5 years. He also was a Dolphins player for life and gained a lot of notoriety by playing with his brother Lyle for a few years and being a key component in the "Killer B's." He could lay a WR or RB out flat and played the pass exceptionally well also. Brock Marion I almost didn't include because he played half his career on other teams than the Dolphins, but there is no doubt he had the best years of his career in a Dolphins uniform. He went to multiple Pro Bowls, was the leader of the best secondary (with Madison and Surtain) in the NFL for a few years, and could return kick-offs as an additional bonus. Louis Oliver slips in at #5. He had his faults (not so great at playing the pass at times) but could knock you into next week and had some huge plays in his career (103 yrd. int. return).
There were a few other candidates to challenge the above players, but I think in the end the top 5 listed above are pretty solid candidates. Tim Foley was probably the biggest challenger but he really played more CB and we'll see him in that list. Yeremiah Bell made a Pro Bowl but was more known for his consistency rather than making big plays. Lyle Blackwood had some big years with his brother but in the end is more of a Colt (and I have excluded players who are more known for playing with other teams, so you won't be seeing Keith Jackson at TE later on in the series). I also have to mention my favorite back-up safety, or nickel-back, of all time, Mike Kozlowski. He never started but played for 7 years and could equally play the run or pass. His back-to-back int/TD's against the Jets in the last game of 1983 is still one of my favorite fan moments watching the Dolphins.
Let me know what you think of the list or how you would rate it differently. Cornerbacks are up in my next posting, and it is a difficult choice in both ranking the 5 players I selected as well as not including a few players.


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