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E.D. White, Thibodaux play to tie
Wed. November 14, 2012 at 10:46 a.m. | By Perry Pitre/Sports Correspondent
E.D. White Catholic's Derek Knight (1) and Thibodaux's Chris Connel (18) battle for the ball in Tuesday's match. (Photo by Abby Tabor/Staff)
When groups of young people in shorts begin running around an athletic field, while their families and friends sit huddled in heavy coats around portable heaters, it can only mean one thing: high school soccer is back.
Thibodaux and E.D. White Catholic got their seasons started on an appropriately blustery night at Thibodaux stadium, and after 80 minutes, left the field with a 1-1 tie on the board in a non-district game.
It looked like the game would have a different ending in the first half, when E.D. White dominated action. Thibodaux (0-0-1 overall) could not get any offensive momentum going, and the bulk of the half was played in the vicinity of Thibodaux's goal and goalie Victor Bimah.
But Bimah and Thibodaux's defense held with one exception. Colby Masse pushed one through in heavy traffic around the Thibodaux goal in the 28th minute, and E.D. White led 1-0.
"It was a corner kick, and on the second touch, Masse put it in," E.D. White coach Roger Bimah said.
The Cardinals had a couple of chances near the end of the first half to extend their lead but couldn't get anything in, and the first half ended 1-0.
Things changed in the second half. Thibodaux came out and immediately started pressuring the E.D. White (0-0-1) goal, getting a corner kick and then nearly scoring on a fast break.
E.D. White responded with a flurry of shots in the 47th and 48th minutes. But Victor Bimah, the nephew of Roger Bimah, held, and the teams traded shots for 20 minutes.
"I just tried to play my position and play the ball, react to the ball as quick as I can," Victor Bimah said. "Then I just used my fundamentals and stayed sound. (E.D. White) took very good shots."
Thibodaux coach Arthur "Putt" Bernard said his team may have been a bit starstruck to start the game.
"I think the thing coming into the game is that the guys came into it knowing that E.D. White is going to have an exceptional team this year," Bernard said. "We knew they made that deep run last year and that they were bringing a lot of players back. And I think there was a bit of a 'wow factor' when we first started. But as the game progressed, my guys settled in and realized it wasn't David versus Goliath, that we can play with these guys. Victor made some great plays, and we were able to tie it up near the end."
Mason Richard scored on a deflection in the 72nd minute to tie the game. E.D. White had opportunities, with two free kicks and a corner kick, but Thibodaux's defense responded, holding on to the tie.
Roger Bimah said it was an unusual experience watching his own nephew swat away his team's shots.
"It's a strange sight to see him out there," the elder Bimah said. "It was just weird."
At Morgan City, Terrebonne allowed two second-half goals after getting out to a 1-0 first-half advantage on a header by Travis Manor off a throw-in from Nick Indovina in the 20th minute.
Terrebonne fell to 0-1 after the nondistrict loss.
At Galliano, the Tarpons got two assists from Jobie Chiasson and a first-half goal from Taylor Keller and a second-half goal from Junior Matute for the nondistrict victory.
The Tarpons improved to 1-0 and Rene Chiasson got the win in goal.
Ellender fell to 0-1.
At Bourg, the Gators fell to 0-1 overall on the season after being shutout on Tuesday night.
At New Orleans, the Terriers fell to 0-1 on the season with the nondistrict, shut-out loss on Monday.
— Staff Writer Kelly McElroy contributed to this story.


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↳ After his sister Katherine and her husband die in a tragic car accident, Chris recieves custody of his baby niece, Abigail. Putting his grief aside and his career on hold, Chris tries to be the best father-figure he can, except, he doesn't know the first thing about fatherhood, let alone how to raise a child! Luckily, his bestfriend is there to help. A story of love and loss and growing up. ….. together, they overcome their own struggles.

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RUGBY: Exeter Chiefs one match away from LV= Cup final at Sandy Park (From This is The West Country)
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EXETER Chiefs earned a place in the semi-finals of the LV= Cup with a 42-3 thumping of Worcester at Sixways yesterday.
Tries came from Hayden Thomas (2), Tom James, Gareth Steenson and Ceri Sweeney.
Steenson also added four conversions and three penalties for a personal points haul of 22.
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Lindsay Lohan is heading to court over claims she lied to police following a car accident last June after failing to reach a plea bargain, it has been reported.
The 26-year-old's legal team did allegedly speak with prosecutors yesterday for both Santa Monica and L.A. City to attempt to strike a bargain over the claims, but Lilo's lawyer Mark Heller reportedly failed to reach an agreement, TMZ claims.
Without a plea deal the case will likely to be heard in court, with a trial date set for March 18. According to sources prosecutors reportedly offered the troubled star a "significant amount of time" in a rehab facility, initially asking for 60 days before offering 30, but Heller refused to agree.
Despite failing to reach an agreement yesterday sources told the site prosecutors are keen to reach an agreement with Lohan and "negotiations are ongoing."
Lindsay Lohan in court earlier this month (WENN)
But they maybe banking on false hope, as Lindsay reportedly isn't willing to accept a deal when she insists she's innocent.
A source claims the actress said: "[It's] punishment for something I didn't do."
Heller is reportedly willing to accept a plea deal that involves counselling and perhaps some sort of rehab, but not the long stint the prosecutors have been requesting. Even if they can't get a deal, prosecutors in the case aren't reportedly worried and are more than happy to head to trial in March.
Uh oh Lilo, could you be heading for jail time?
It's not the only charges Lindsay is facing. She's also dealing with charges of motoring offences related to the accident where her Porsche hit another car last June on the Santa Monica highway and violation of her parole for jewellery theft. In New York charges of assault, after a scuffle in a nightclub last December are also ongoing.


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Date of News Release: 02/21/2006
(Fulton County, KY) - Kentucky State Police Mayfield was contacted by the Fulton County High School's assessment team at approximately 1315 hours advising of a bomb threat at the high school.
A note was discovered in one of the bathrooms advising of the bomb. A search of the building was conducted and no device was located. Preliminary investigation by Detective George Bell produced three suspects.
After speaking with the suspects and obtaining confessions, two male juveniles were charged with Terroristic Threatening 2nd and lodged in McCracken County Juvenile Detention Center in Paducah.
Also arrested and charged with Terroristic Threatening 2nd was Wesley Blasingim of Hickman, KY. Mr. Blasingim was lodged in the Fulton County Detention Center.
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Tony Eldridge is looking forward to retirement with gusto.
"I've got me a bucket list," he declared.
A survivor of bladder cancer, he wants to go kayaking, join the fencing club at the Knights of Columbus in Homeland, write songs and go horseback riding like his father, a rodeo cowboy for 30 years.
"I want to find some of the fastest roller coasters in the country and ride them," he said.
And he said that for $500, a company is offering rides with a mock dogfight in a Russian MiG-25 jet in Montana.
"They videotape it," he said excitedly.
Eldridge, 63, of west Baltimore, will have the rest of his life to accomplish his goals. He is retiring after 41 years as a police and school safety officer, 38 of those years with the Baltimore City public schools and the past 13 years at Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, where the beloved officer is known by the staff, students and parents simply as Officer Tony.
The first week of school that started Monday will be Eldridge's last week. The West Virginia native will spend the week training his replacement, Officer Jade' Baker. And then, he will ride off into the sunset — but maybe with a little more travel money than he expected.
Parents are taking up a collection for Eldridge and signing a giant poster board. A regular farewell card won't do, "because so many families want to sign it," said organizer Maiju Gardner, of Lake Evesham, a member of the school's wellness committee and mother of a seventh and an eighth grader at the school.
"We love him," said Gardner, a professor of theology at Loyola University Maryland. "He would do anything to keep the kids safe."
Eldridge has been more than a police officer, even singing at school events such as last year's school Christmas celebration, Gardner said.
"Parents are heartbroken for him to be retiring," she said.
Eldridge is more than a little sad himself.
"I'm going to miss the babies," he said, referring to Roland Park's 1,275 students. "When I come to work here, it's like therapy."
Once a traditional Baltimore City police officer, he is now one of 120 public school safety officers and works for the Board of Education. He has been assigned to eight different schools in his career.
"We're armed," he said. "We're regular police officers, sworn officers."
He said his job is to "protect life" and ensure "a safe learning environment."
Roland Park doesn't have the violence problems that plague some schools, such as students bringing weapons to school. What it does have are traffic and parking problems. Roland Avenue is clogged weekday mornings and afternoons as cars and school buses drop off and pick up students at the public school as well as at Gilman, Bryn Mawr and Roland Park Country. Parents often park illegally.
Of all the school officers in the city, "I write more parking tickets than anybody," Eldridge said. "I might write up a book of tickets in a month."
But he will no longer be there to see the start of a $3.5 million city project, partly funded by Bryn Mawr and Gilman, to alleviate traffic congestion.


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Deputy Peter Geary's Law Enforcement United Police Ride 2011
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Raise money for Concerns of Police Survivors, and the Officer Down Memorial Page.
As you know, I have assisted Concern of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) a great deal in the past through various fund raising and volunteering time with their hands on programs. For the past ten years I have volunteered in Washington D.C. during National Police Week with the surviving children of fallen officers. In addition, for the past two years I have had the opportunity to attend C.O.P.S. Kids summer camp and the C.O.P.S. Walk. C.O.P.S. Camp is a weeklong opportunity for the surviving children to open up about the loss of their parent, as well as to enjoy various camp activities. The C.O.P.S. Walk is a two day, twenty five mile walk in Virginia to raise money for the C.O.P.S. organization. Throughout generous donations I have raised over $2,500 for the C.O.P.S. Walk. This year I have decided to challenge myself further by taking part in the Law Enforcement United Police Ride during National Police Week.
The Law Enforcement United Police Ride is a three day; 250 mile bicycle ride that begins is Chesapeake, Virginia and ends at the Pentagon in Washington D.C. during National Police Week. In order to participate in the bicycle ride each participant must raise $1,250. Last year Law Enforcement United donated $110,000 to C.O.P.S, funding the major cost of summer camp. In addition, Law Enforcement United donated towards the annual golf tournament and the C.O.P.S. Walk, bringing the total amount in 2010 to $115,548. Law Enforcement United also donated $20,000 in 2010 to the Officer Down Memorial Page.
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This is the worst class I have taken at ACC! The teacher is extremely boring. He assigns way to much homework. I am writting this review while in his class and can barely stay awake. Do yourself a divorce and find a different teacher.
Mr Blattau was unclear, too personal, and h/w requirements were too rigid and time-consuming. He wasted alot of classtime talking about himself. When asked questions about concepts, he could scarcely explain in multiple ways. I had to ultimately drop the class due to his unprofessional teaching style.
A nice elderly man who wants his students to succeed, though beware, his voice is very monotone; avoid taking early or late classes! Straight forward with lesson plans and is very helpful. He allows students to turn in homework late for a minor penalty to the assignment grade. Tests are comprehensible, but you must study!
Great older guy who has been an instructor for awhile. he wants his students to succeed, and will help you even by going slow to make sure everyone in the class gets it. Just because he's old fashioned, doesn't mean he doesn't know his stuff. If you do well, he remembers his students, and is very lenient! Email is slow, but good for communication
He is a useless instructor the first day of class he talked the whole hour and 45 min about his self. Not once did he want to know any of the students names. He grades crappy. Does not know how to teach. He put a equation on the board and literally worked the whole problem his self and just said "here's the answer." I highly don't recommend him!!!
He is a nice, quiet man, but very monotone so don't take a morning class with him! Very smart, but doesn't easily deliver material to students. EXTREMELY meticulous about grading. He took off 4 pts for my 'X' not being large enough in the term 3x. Hates tardiness and looses track when he talks about WWII. Nice, but not recommended.
He is a TOUGH and ANAL grader. Personally feel like he's TRYING to fail studets.The 1st C I've ever made was in in class. BEWARE before registering for his class.
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If you skip exercise for two days in a row, it has bad effects on your body's use of insulin, increasing your risk of diabetes and obesity.
"The less efficient your insulin is, the greater risk you have of diabetes, heart disease, obesity and hyptertension," researcher David Kump of the University of Missouri-Columbia said.
"Insulin works by taking glucose, or blood sugar, out of the blood stream and into the muscle to be used for energy. Our research found that when the rats stopped running for two days, the amount of sugar taken into the muscle in response to insulin was reduced by about one-third."
Just 2 Days of Inactivity is Bad"Everyone is looking at the benefits of exercise, but we are looking at the consequences of stopping that exercise," Kump said. "People already know that exercise is good for them. This shows that within a very short time frame of inactivity, the insulin does not work as well and might have negative effects."
Study Shows Insulin Sensitivity Decreased with Two Days of InactivityIn as little as two days of physical inactivity, a body's efficient use of insulin may decrease, according a study published in the Journal of the Physiological Society, November 17, 2004. Past studies have indicated increases in human blood sugar and insulin as early as five days of inactivity, but these findings show that changes could be occurring even earlier in the muscle, Booth said.
Frank Booth, professor of biomedical science and director of the MU Health Activity Center, and David Kump, a doctoral student in the Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, found that insulin sensitivity decreases the longer the rats stay inactive. This decreased insulin efficiency may be a precursor to diabetes and other related diseases.
The American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health funded the study.
Build Your Exercise ScheduleWalking is a low impact exercise shown to improve the body's use of insulin and glucose and reduce risks of diabetes and obesity. Walking 30-60 minutes a day is recommended by health authorities worldwide.
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David S Kump, Frank W Booth. "Alterations in insulin receptor signalling in the rat epitrochlearis muscle upon cessation of voluntary exercise." Journal of Physiology. November 18, 2004.


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A frame-by-frame analysis of Blake Griffin putting Kris Humphries on a poster
Oh no, Kris Humphries.
Blake Griffin dunked on Kris Humphries on Wednesday night. Scratch that -- he Mozgov'd him. He DeAndre Jordan on Brandon Knight'd him. If you haven't seen the dunk, you'll see it now. And likely again, and again and again through the season:
Filthy. Vicious. Ridiculous.
What happened? Let's pick through the debris left behind after that wreck.
The Celtics try to trap Jamal Crawford, pushing the pick-and-roll to the sideline before Blake can set a screen. Kris Humphries and Jordan Crawford are both turned to step in front of Griffin if he rolls:
Shocker, Griffin he does. Jordan Crawford tries to rotate in front of Griffi,n while Humphries must decide his fate. Will he step in front of Griffin, trying to draw a charge and make a defensive play? Or, will he duck out to avoid a disaster?
His fate is now in the hands of the Dunk Gods after stepping in front of a date with destiny:
They had no mercy in their hearts:
DeAndre Jordan could only walk away with his hands on his head in disbelief. His in-game dunk reactions have become one of the NBA's finest treasures:
Did Hump even get a chance to see what hit him?
Oh, he did. The end.
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I read a post by Jay Glaser that Christian Ponder is on a short leash and the Vikings are build to win now. If the Steelers start the season 0-4 (entirely possible) does it make sense for the Steelers to consider dealing Big Ben if their was a compelling enough package? Say multiple 1st round picks (i.e. Carson Palmer)
There has been much written recently about how Ben is "stuck" on a team in transition. Articles written about "lowered expectations" for this season. Now Ben will certainly be good for several more years, but why not consider trading him at the height of his value. Let's face it too... he's been in the league for 10 years and has taken tons of hits. He's not going to age gracefully like Peyton or Brady who get rid of the ball and don't take big shots.
If Art and Ziggy sit down for dinner and drink a few pints of Newcastle during week 4 in London... could this be a topic of discussion? Sound Obsurd... think about it. Bridgewater or Manziel in the Black and Gold. The NFL is changing!


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A solo senior exhibition by Emily LaVelle.
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Falcons have NFL's 8th oldest offensive line -- for now
Bye Dawk from Bleeding Green Nation has crunched the numbers like they were cinnamon toast and ranked all 32 NFL teams in order of offensive line decrepitness. (BD's favorite finding, of course, was that Philly's rival Cowboys have the most ancient line.) As currently constituted -- Todd McClure, Harvey Dahl, Tyson Clabo, Sam Baker, and Justin Blalock -- Atlanta has the 8th oldest offensive line. This is yet another reason why it's so tremendous that we drafted two versatile OL this year and one last year. If we replace McClure and Blalock with Joe Hawley and Mike Johnson -- the former will likely happen next year, and the latter could happen at some point this or next year, but let's just say we do it right now -- Atlanta's offensive line is suddenly the third youngest in the league. And all this is assuming Garrett Reynolds doesn't challenge Tyson Clabo, which could certainly happen. This isn't some sort of "Never trust anyone over 30 (to block for Matt Ryan)" young > old thing, as there's a lot more to a good line than lack of age (duh), but rather another look at how teams like the Falcons have done a good job of investing in the future, arguably better than teams like the Cowboys have. In their past 28 picks, Dallas has picked as many kickers as it has offensive linemen. They have a ton of explosive offensive weapons, but will that count for much if their earthmover of an offensive line suddenly turns into a '72 Skylark on blocks in the side yard with a grindy transmission and a window that won't roll up anymore? Isn't that the question we all want answered in life?


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By Adam Hetrick
28 Aug 2012
|Photo by Aubrey Reuben
Led by musical director and conductor Steven Reineke, the 8 PM concert on Oct. 12 will be headlined by Tony winner Szot and four-time Tony nominee O'Hara, who starred as Emile de Becque and Nellie Forbush, respectively, in the 2008 Tony-winning revival of South Pacific.
Also featured will be Mamma Mia! star Aaron Lazar, who appeared on Broadway in The Light in the Piazza and A Little Night Music; as well as Judith Clurman's Essential Voices USA and New York Theatre Ballet.
Audiences can expect to hear songs from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I and The Sound of Music. Many of the selections will feature the original Robert Russell Bennett orchestrations.
The season will also include a celebration of the music of Tony-nominated and Academy Award-winning Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz April 13, 2013, as well as a tribute to Sammy Cahn on March 8, 2013.
For tickets, priced $37 to $108, visit CarnegieHall.org or phone (212) 247-7800.


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KILL BILL - The Video Game'!'!'
Hey folks, Harry here... With Lorenzo DiBonaventura taking an NC-17 video game like DOOM and turning it into a PG-13 namby pamby would be film adaptation... I think it is interesting to see that Tarantino is taking his uber-violent film and is working to turn it into an uber violent video game. Boy, this'll be one for little Johnny! I can just see it, little girls around the world will cease playing with BARBIE dolls and will pick up the controls and become the revenge crazy BRIDE. Suddenly the girls in elementary schools and junior high schools begin rabidly kicking the boys' asses with the killer moves they'll learn from this game... "What a wonderful world it could beeee....."
Miramax Films and Black Label Games Sign Co-Marketing Deal to Cross-Promote "Kill Bill" Franchise
LOS ANGELES, CA. October 01, 2002—Black Label Games, a studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing (VU Games), announced today that it has signed an agreement to license the interactive rights to Quentin Tarantino's ("Pulp Fiction," "Reservoir Dogs") upcoming Miramax film "Kill Bill."
Slated for theatrical release in October 2003, "Kill Bill," which is being produced by Lawrence Bender through their A Band Apart production company, will star Uma Thurman ("Pulp Fiction," "Beautiful Girls") and Lucy Liu ("Charlie's Angels," "Ally McBeal"). According to the terms of the agreement, Black Label Games will develop, produce and publish at least one video game based on "Kill Bill" for next generation consoles and the PC, with Tarantino serving as creative consultant on the project and providing exclusive film footage for the game's development.
"The combination of our creative and technology teams coupled with Quentin's vision promises to deliver a high-quality interactive entertainment experience," said Jim Wilson, president of Black Label Games. "We are excited to extend this innovative franchise into an action game featuring a unique cast of female characters that will appeal to gamers everywhere."
Additionally, Miramax Films and Black Label Games will co-market and cross-promote the "Kill Bill" title. The video game will launch simultaneously with the home video/DVD in 2Q 2004.
The William Morris Agency, through its William Morris Consulting division, matched the "Kill Bill" video game project with Black Label Games. The final deal was negotiated by WMA and Carlos Goodman of Lichter, Grossman, Nichols & Adler on behalf of Tarantino. Steve Hutensky, evp of business affairs, and Barry Littman, vp of business and legal affairs, negotiated the agreement on behalf of Miramax.
About "Kill Bill"
Uma Thurman is going to "Kill Bill," in Quentin Tarantino's latest film about a former assassin betrayed by her boss Bill (David Carradine). Four years after surviving a bullet in the head, the bride (Thurman) emerges from a coma and swears revenge on her former master and his deadly squad of international assassins, played by Lucy Liu, Daryl Hannah, Vivica A. Fox and Michael Madsen.
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Black Label Games is a studio of the Games division of Vivendi Universal Publishing, and is focused on developing titles based on original intellectual properties, as well as content licensed from external strategic partners. Black Label Games' title line-up includes "The Thing," the critically-acclaimed action/survival-horror game, a sequel to John Carpenter's 1982 cult classic movie of the same name, "Enclave" for the Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft, and "Mace Griffin: Bounty Hunter," for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo GameCubeÔ and Xbox™ video game system from Microsoft. The unit is also releasing games based on the great 20th century literary epic, J.R.R. Tolkien's worldwide best-selling saga "The Lord of the Rings," as part of Vivendi Universal Publishing's long-term agreement with Tolkien Enterprises.
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Oct. 3, 2002, 6:54 a.m. CST
Believe it, fanboys, 'The House of Blue Leaves' will be
by Cash Bailey
Everything Harry reported from the set leaves me convinced that QT has only been improving things as he's been going along. Now that 'Yuki's Revenge' is gone and Bill's intor scene if different I don't feel so guilty about reading the script (except the last chapter).
Oct. 3, 2002, 7:04 a.m. CST
why is noone at the SET WHEN ITS IN USA!!! Wtf?
by TarantinoWebsite
when they were all the way over in china, we had tons of set reports, and now that they are right next to us, in the middle of L.A. somewhere, nobody tells us what's going on. what the fuck. www.tarantino.info
Oct. 3, 2002, 9:35 a.m. CST
Don't forget God mode ala Rise of the Triad.
by durhay
Drunken Missiles would be a nice touch as well.
Oct. 3, 2002, 11:38 a.m. CST
But where are the Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction games?
by Sith Witch
It is about time someone gets to those..
Oct. 3, 2002, 2:26 p.m. CST
My GOD, the bigwigs will jump all over this game for the title a
by empyreal0
I can see it now, this will be the next major controversy in the gaming world. A violent, hold-nothing-back Tarantino film, and a game in the very same style. Wonderful.
Oct. 3, 2002, 3:47 p.m. CST
Pulp and Reservoir games described...
by Sith Witch
I knew I should have went into this earlier. The thing is, neither one of those movies would be hard to adapt as games. We just live in a world of uncreative game-designers. Here goes a rough version of Pulp-Fiction. These are just stage suggestions: 1. Mia has overdosed. As Vince, you have to safely spped across town to Lance's house, without getting wrecked or pulled over, before she expires. Of course it is safe to crash into Lance's garage at the end. 2. Mexican standoff in the diner: Control your aim, making sure to keep everyone covered. Meanwhile you must choose statements for Jules to speak to the other individuals like Pumpkin, Hunny Bunny, or Vincent. Say the wrong phrase, or say something to the wrong person at the wrong time and it can all go down. Note that the dialogue would be variable, not straight from the script. There would be quite a bit of lines newly drafted in the same style as Jules' speech. Otherwise it would be too easy to just recite from memory. 3) Dance contest: Control Vincent's dance moves to coincide with Mia in order to win that trophy! Ala the Space Channel 5 dance game, or whatever that is called. 4) Boxing match with Butch Coolidge! Defeat your opponent, then make a run from the ring, into the waiting taxi below. 5) Contol Butch as you sneak back to the apartment, ala Metal Gear. A lot of sneaking, then make sure to not get blown away by Vincent! 6) Drive the car with the dead body in the trunk VERY carefully to Monster Joe's. Follow the Wolf. If you do not signal correctly, et cetera, you could get pulled over and arrested when the officer sees what is in the trunk! 7) As Butch, fend off the pawn shop attackers. Like the diner standoff scene, this would be a very simple and short setup, but the slightest wrong move could spell certain doom. Although some of the weapons you choose from the rack could work just as well as the samurai sword, some might cause a long enough delay that you would miss and have no choice but to face the rednecks on their own terms. 8) Vince and Jules go to get the briefcase back. Your timing here is important. Again, there would be fresh dialogue lines that can be used to pass time, get different reactions out of Brad & crew, et cetera. Perhaps if you had did something differently early on, there might not be the according-to-Hoyle miracle guaranteeing your invincibility to the blasts. What is more, that one guy in the bathroom may decide to escape out the window and come back to ambush you later somewhere else if your timing was off, or if you did not kill Brad. There- that makes eight stages for what would be a varied and entertaining game, full of great graphics, dialogue, occasional cut scenes, et cetera. The best thing would be, that how you handle things could result in different paths the characters would follow, so it would not be limited to only what occured in the movie. That would also provide some great oppurtunity for circular chronolgy as you end up with things happening differently. Perhaps there would be a Fox Force Five bonus stage where you could contol one of the girls with their specialties! Why has no one ever thought of it before? I mean come on, the driving, boxing, and sneaking stages were no brainers! As for Reservoir Dogs, what the other guy described above works nicely for it. One stage might actually be the heist stakeout. Another would be the heist itself (bonus since you never get to see it in the film), next stage would be escaping the heist, and the next would be driving inconspicuously back to meet everyone at the funeral warehouse. And the very last would be the mexican standoff, in which who you aim at, and what you say makes a difference. Plus it would also be very choose-your-own-adventure like as well, so that there would be real tension. The game Terminator for Sega Genesis is one of the most wonderful games ever. And it only has four stages! But each stage is difficult enough to warrant it. Plus, since there are only four stages, they were able to pack the cartridge with wonderful music, dialogue, and graphics so you actually felt like you were playing in that movie universe. The thing is, it is simple enough to find four stages for any movie-to-video game. In Terminator they could have actually had about four more stages involving driving, running, et cetera. Game makers need to break away from their same tried and true formulas, and start experimenting more. Parappa the Rapper was a great start five years ago. Even the most serious drama can be adapted if the stages are of the sneaking around and choose-your-own-adventure type. Plus anytime vehicles are involved there is an instant stage. Imagine having schedules to stick to, other characters to meet up with, items to find, et cetera. That method has been used before in games, and since it lends itself so easily to movies without a lot of action, then why not make more use of it?
Oct. 3, 2002, 5:18 p.m. CST
I liked this game better when it was called...
by BuLLeT_TiMe
Devil May Cry. Come on. Trying to do House of Blue Leaves in a game would be just like ANY fight in DMC. Only not as cool seeing as you only have swords. And not magical ones at that. Yawn.
Oct. 3, 2002, 5:41 p.m. CST
Cool concept, now if only...
by Massawyrm 1
a company that knew something about intuitive controls were handling the project. The Thing was a cool premise, but the controls were way too awkward and the gameplay bored the crap out of me. Add in those sorry polygon gameplay "cut scenes" and it made for a weak as hell play that I put away and returned to the store 2 hours later. And Enclave, dear god. The controls on that were a nightmare. Both sticks required at all times to move? And no control customization? Are you kidding me? (and no, what Black Label put in was NOT customizable). Add to the fact that the game states you can choose which side to play...only after you play the forces of light...THEN you get to choose. Another same day return. And if this is cross platform, then it'll be available on the PS2...which means us X-box and Gamecube owners are screwed by having to put up with the PS2's already outdated polygon graphics. Black Label has some interesting ideas, but unless they put some thought into this one, then we're doomed to ANOTHER sorry movie adapted video game experience.
Oct. 3, 2002, 10:04 p.m. CST
by Sith Witch
You make a point to argue that my ideas "would not work". Why? I know you want to avoid typing a lot (that post only took me ten minutes, but you do not even give any broad reasons at all for your defense. What, driving vehicles in games does not work? Boxing does not work? Sneaking around as Silent Snake does in Metal Gear does not work? I guess I better take all my games in for a refund if those type of game stages "do not work". I am not offended, I just cannot understand what you mean when you fail to get even remotely specific. There was a new James Bond game last year that was nothing but all the driving stages from every James Bond movie ever, all back to back. So why could they not do the same with Pulp Fiction or Reservoir Dogs?
Oct. 4, 2002, 12:16 a.m. CST
And furthermore...
by Sith Witch
Sure, some of the theoretical stages I named were more "experimental", but there have been a lot of games that use that concept, especially for Sega CD when there was a whole slew of choose-your-own-adventure type games like Dracula Unleashed, Night Trap, et cetera. The way that format would be improved is that there would be additional control going on while a clip was playing out, rather than simply making a decision here and there. I for one would relish the chance to play a movie-based game where almost every stage was a new playing experience with lots of variety. Sure beats the standard games where you play as one character walking around repetitively doing the exact same actions over and over. Walk walk, shoot, shoot, duck, jump! I think the Golgo 13 games came closest to a movie-like experience in that one stage you were walking down the street karate chopping thugs, then suddenly attacking a helicopter from a new POV perspective in an alley, then entering a building and having a role-playing exercise where you choose responses to different characters and making sure to meet them (or not) at various times. Then, enter a building and having yet another perspective with which to navigate, then the next stage scuba diving, then the next piloting a helicopter, then the next a sports car, et cetera. Now that was an envelope-pushing series of games. But that format, mixed with a few of the other more experimental ones of late like Space Channel 5 and Parappa, where improvisation is key, are the formula to a successful game of Pulp Fiction or something else like it.
Oct. 4, 2002, 2:32 a.m. CST
The Thing has jump started a new genre
by liljuniorbrown
I wish they would make Desperado the game...that would rule ass.All those weapons,that movie was made to be a game.....what the hell did i just say?
Oct. 4, 2002, 5 a.m. CST
by VirgilHilts
I want them all especially a David Carradine with kickass tattoos.
Oct. 7, 2002, 6:46 p.m. CST
More Pulp Fiction...
by Sith Witch
>>What, driving vehicles in games does not work? > >Not while you are trying to be Jules and Vincent who'd just shot a >guy in the back seat, or not while you are trying to be a taxi >driver taking Butch back to his hotel, or not while you are Butch >trying to hit M Wallace, not while you are Vincent trying to get Mia >to the dealer's house. The scenes in Pulp are known and loved for >their dialogue, not their brief on-screen and short lived "action." >If I wanted to re-live those scenes, then I'd watch the movie again, >not play a video game and pretend I was talking about a glass of >beer in a Paris theater. I see what you are saying finally. Thanks for going into a bit more detail. I have to admit the games I have always loved most are almost invariably the ones based off movies, no matter how bad they may turn out. This is because when I really like a movie, I want to see as many different variations and interpretations of the work as possible. That is why as a hardcore Star Wars fan I do not mind the countless deluge of merchandise. But to be more succint, the video games I love playing most are the ones that have cinematic roots because I love both mediums so much I find it wonderful when they cross. My favourite system to this day is still the Sega CD system, because I was in absolute heaven with the whole slew of full-motion video games that came out, like Mad Dog McCree, Dracula Unleashed, Night Trap, Sherlock Holmes, Rebel Assault, et cetera. The best part of gaming to me, even when Ninetndo was the only thing around, was always the beginning story, the cut-scenes between levels, and the ending. The gameplay in-between seemed inconsequential because of the fact that no matter how difficult a game is, given enough time or strategy tips, anyone could finish them. So it makes perfect sense that the Full-motion video games like Dragon's Lair appeal to me most, because you have a movie that you can alter along the path. >>Boxing does not work? > >Boxing was never a visual part of the movie. We saw no boxing ring >or any action from the fight. Why try to "re-create" what wasn't >shown in the movie, whe then game is supposed to be based on what >we've *seen* in the movies? (you mentioned the Bond car chase >game... how many "chases" are in the game that were never on a >screen?) All the better reason to make it a part of the game, the fact that it was never visually seen in the movie. Why do an interpretation of something into another medium if you are not going to give glimpses of extra things that transcend the movie's limits? >>Sneaking around as Silent Snake does in Metal Gear does not work? > >A what, 250 yard straight line from a parked car to an apartment >complex? No thanks. It'd be more fun trying to re-create the >camera switch off through the chain-link fence than to recreate the >out-in-the-open "sneakiness" of a scene that happens in broad >daylight. >Bond games work because they are action movies, not dialogue films. >They're fun to re-create and possibly branch off of. Pulp is not >remembered for action, but the 10 minute dialogue-driven preludes >and aftermaths of the extremely abbreviated action scenes. I'm >sorry, but I don't see how a large number of consumers could be >entertained trying to find an alternate choice of dialogue to "What >does Marcellus Wallace look like?" > >-241 Okay, again I see your point. Pulp is more dialogue than action. Makes sense. I just wish games could be developed that are NOT merely action driven. If people can sit around together in groups for 6 hrs. at a time to play a board game like Life or Monopoly where you mimic a play of reality vicariously, then why not in a more graphic, computerized form? Maybe that is why the Sims is so popular these days. That was what I loved about the FMV games is that there were rules and limits, and speed of response was often important, but mainly it was just the dialogue, listening to the clues the characters would give you, HOW they intoned certain things or what they may stress through voice diction, body language, et cetera. I think what it all boils down to is what type of gaming you prefer. Most people like big explosive arcade-style action, and the minority (me) prefer more subdued mystery-style games with lots of mood, varied gameplay, and a TON of stuff to watch. As for the most recent game I felt approached this is the Resident Evil remake on Gamecube. However I lament the loss of the old FMV's. Anyway, I do not expect another big reply from you. I understand what you mean now, and thank you for clearing your view up for me. It has really helped me to put my views on video games into a more concrete realization. I am just upset that more games are not made along the lines I most enjoy.
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PETACH-TIKVA, Israel, Jan. 5 (UPI) — A computer worm has stolen login credentials and compromised more than 45,000 Facebook accounts, Israeli security firm Seculert said.
Facebook has issued a statement saying most of the login credentials were outdated but it was informing the affected users.
The worm, known as Ramnit, was first detected in April 2010, and is described as malware that infects Windows executable and HTML files, stealing information like stored credentials and browser cookies, Seculert said in a blog post.
A July 2011 report from security firm Symantec said Ramnit was responsible for 17.3 percent of all new malicious software infections, PC Magazine reported Thursday.
Ramnit targeted financial institutions when it first appeared. It is now going after Facebook and its 800 million users, especially in Europe.
About 69 percent of the 45,000 compromised login details were from Facebook users in Britain, followed by 27 percent in France and 4 percent elsewhere.
"We suspect that the attackers behind Ramnit are using the stolen credentials to log-in to victims' Facebook accounts and to transmit malicious links to their friends, thereby magnifying the malware's spread even further," Seculert said.


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To us, individual failure on the part of physicians to appropriately monitor levothyroxine therapy and adjust doses is not a rationale to withhold the indicated therapy. We find the reluctance of the consensus panel to consider treatment for mild TSH elevations puzzling when it is most likely that they would not argue with the wisdom and rationale for early therapeutic intervention to mild diabetes mellitus with slight, but definite, elevations in blood glucose, mild elevations in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, or mild elevations in blood pressure. After all, few endocrine disease states appear suddenly in an "on or off" or "black and white" manner. Rather, the disordered physiology must start at sub-intense level and then will have the potential to progress from mild to moderate to overt or severe. Just as we have revised downward our concept of normal range blood pressure and cholesterol, we new now should consider the evidence for doing so with TSH. Given the wealth of data on the abnormalities present in untreated subclinical hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism and the demonstrated benefits of therapy to date, we are not disposed to have our hands tied by the deficiencies inherent in analyses of this issue by evidence-based medicine and allow our patients to continue to be at risk as a consequence."
They also conclude their article with what may be the most sensible statement of both arguments:
"...the decision as to whether to initiate a trial of levothyroxine therapy is based more upon the 'art of medicine' at this time than the science."
What's Normal, Anyway?
There is also an argument regarding whether or not fluctuations with the normal range -- by whichever standard, old or new -- represent thyroid dysfunction on an individual basis. Danish researchers found that each person tends to have what's known as a "set point," a particular level of T4, T3 and TSH that their body wants to return to automatically. We then tend to maintain thyroid levels around that set point, within a narrow range -- a range much narrower than the "reference range" for normal used by laboratories for testing.
Because each of us has a distinct set point for TSH, T3 and T4 levels, the general population references ranges are in fact too broad to detect changes to thyroid function that may represent disease in an individual.
The Danish researchers concluded that:
The distinction between subclinical and overt thyroid disease is somewhat arbitrary because it depends to a considerable extent on the position of the patient's normal set point for T3 and T4 within the laboratory reference range...In conclusion, we found that individual reference ranges for serum T3 and T4 are about half the width of population-based reference ranges. Hence, a test result within the laboratory reference limits is not necessarily normal for the individual.


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Absolutely loved this book!
Better than the last but, not as good as the books in the start of the series. I still have to read them. Ha ha!
I love the Stephanie Plum series, but this one was kind of 'eh' for me. It kept me engaged, but didn't thrill me like some of her previous books have. The one thing I am DYING to know is who Stephanie ends up choosing! Morelli all the way, cupcake!
A guilty pleasure. Reading for just the fun of it.
was my first book of the serie. enjoyable a n easy read. the grandma is funny . but really these girls , are they real ....a bit too much blowing of cars etc. but OK .
Enjoyable, funny read. Charming Plum and fellow characters always keep your interest although endless unresolved romantic triangle is annoying.
This is the best of the Stephanie Plum books.
Stephanie is once again broke and i need of a way to pay her rent. Oh boy, does this work. If everything goes right, she has away to replace her car, pay her rent and delay the main decision in her life.
Don't forget to read this one!!!
More of the same. I keep J E's books on my night table for my just before sleeping read. Her books are light, fun and don't take much thought. A "comfort" book. It's like eating popcorn or some other favourite snack.... not too filling but it hits the spot.
I thought this was her best effort in a while. The laughs are back! Grandma & Lula are as funny as ever and I decided I don't care who she dates as long as the fun is in there somewhere. Great escape!
Same old exploding cars. Same old Morelli VS Ranger debate. Nothing ever changes in Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. Yet somehow despite the predictable storylines and characters, I still enjoy reading them. Because sometimes it's just fun to escape real life with a little fluff.
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EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) - Quarterback Kain Colter is starting at quarterback for No. 19 Northwestern against Syracuse on Saturday, but star running back Venric Mark is not playing.
Colter was questionable after suffering a concussion early in last week's season-opening win at California, forcing Trevor Siemian to carry the load. The two usually split time.
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FARMINGTON, Ill -- Some local students have come up with a creative way to promote reading and sign language.
These Farmington Grade School second graders are singing and signing the song "Each of Us is a Flower" which is being videotaped.
The DVD will be sent out with a book about sign language as part of the United Way's "Success by Six" reading program.
Each month about 3000 books are distributed to children.
"They're gonna make a video and it's gonna be sent to all of the Bright Futures classes in the state of Illinois to teach young children about being successful by age six and reading, being a page turner," Renae Heuerman, music teacher said.
Next month, the students will sing the song outside of the Peoria County Courthouse.


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The 2011 NBA Rookie of the Year race has been dominated by John Wall and Blake Griffin. If you're wondering why second-year player Griffin is even being considered, you're not alone.
While Griffin is in his second NBA season, he is labeled a rookie since he didn't play any games last year due to injury.
Fair? Maybe not. But Wall's incredible stats this season may make that irrelevant.
To bolster Wall's campaign, the Wizards have put together a video highliting his contributions to the team. It presents a pretty good argument for the Wizards star, who is a first-year rookie. Should he win, he would also be the the third Calipari-coached player to win the honors.
Due to league video restrictions we can't post the video, but you can watch it here. Among the stats highlights...
When a team is losing, it's easy to forget the accomplishments of one player. This is a pretty big reminder of what the team is building on.
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I love this place. I have to go everytime I am in Times Square. As a matter of fact I will be there tomorrow. The food is great, the drinks are never watered down and the atmosphere is fun and inviting. If you havent been you must go.
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We went to this place twice while in NYC and loved it both times. I had the special: steak salad, it was fantastic. The atmosphere is great and the drinks are some of the cheapest you will find in times square.
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Great place! If I was a NewYorker I would be a regular? Fish&Chips, hash (eggs a bit overdone and bangers&mash were yummy! (Shepard's pie almost ok.) Went Thanksgiving day for lunch...was still hoping the stew (thurs special) was still on but the had a nice turkey/brisket thing going on... Would not have found it if not for MP!!! (thanks all!) Would definitely go again!
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When you come to Manhattan and have literally hundreds of restaurants to chose from, I don't see any reason to choose this one. The bread was stale. My entree was bland. The service was ok and the meals were on our table immediately. The price was low, especially considering the location. But in the end you have to serve good food, and I was really disappointed with the tasteless, unattractive meal I was served and won't be back. One thing I must mention was I did receive a tastey, perfectly poured Guinness.
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Visited this bar/restaurant last weekend with my family. Must say the service was outstanding but the food was very disappointing... Although the restaurant wasn't busy the entrees were cold...... I had the chicken dish with mashed potato........Cold mashed potato I might add...Seemed to have sat in the kitchen a little too long. May go back for drinks again but will definately eat elsewhere.
Posted by Pam, Wendy, Merry & Debbie on 10/03/2008
We went on a late Saturday afternoon and the restaurant was only half full. The food was excellent with some unusual dishes that we tried and loved. O'Lunney's is moderately priced and you get a lot of food for the money. Nobody could finish their food. Try the squash soup if it is available, it 's excellent. Service was great and it isn't on the tourist list, which makes it a relaxing and enjoyable place to eat.
Posted by Bill on 07/22/2008
I took a girl on our first date here after seeing a Broadway show. The food is really top-notch and the atmosphere is very soothing. Extremely high ceiling, good cold tones, and the music isn't too loud. I would say that the seating was a little bit too close together, but for a mid-town restaurant it wasn't bad. I had the Pork Chops the first time I went and I plan on going again tomorrow with the same person.


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TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A court filing says charges have been dropped against a Mississippi man accused of sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others. The one-sentence document was filed Tuesday, hours after Paul Kevin Curtis was released from custody. The document...
April 23, 2013 - 5:15pm
April 17, 2013
FBI: Mississippi man arrested, accused in ricin letters
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man was arrested Wednesday, accused of sending letters to President Barack Obama and a senator that tested positive for the poisonous ricin and set the nation's capital on edge a day after the Boston Marathon bombings. FBI Special Agent in Charge...
April 17, 2013 - 7:30pm
August 14, 2012
God will be the judge on homosexuality
Response to Jeb Monge Aug. 4 letter): My question is who (Leviticus 20:13) called homosexuality an abomination? Answer: God. Sodom and Gomorrah were judged. God will judge homosexuality. Roy Lee Antle Bemidji
opinion / letters
August 14, 2012 - 12:00am
Events center boosters still selling hope
As someone who started out thinking the events center could be something great if it was designed as a civic center and gathering place for the public, who soured on the idea as it became obvious that it was just a cover for a BSU hockey rink, who became alarmed by the consultant...
opinion / letters
August 14, 2012 - 12:00am
No shortage of parking spaces at BSU
For several years, until the pattern was confirmed, the field geography class at Bemidji State University did a survey of parking on and off campus within seven blocks of campus. The results always showed that there were enough vacant spaces in campus lots to hold all of the cars...
opinion / letters
August 14, 2012 - 12:00am
Why insist on redefining marriage?
In response to Marjorie Anderson's letter to the editor ("Outdated medieval biblical scriptures," Aug. 8) I can only say that I wish Ms. Anderson could know Father Don Braukmann. She referred to him as the "good father" and, indeed, he is good. He would treat her with love and respect...
opinion / letters
August 14, 2012 - 12:00am
August 12, 2012
Tarryl Clark is the best choice
In the Democratic primary on Aug. 14, I am supporting Tarryl Clark. It is not so much that she has been endorsed by Bill Clinton, or that she has outraised her fellow candidates. It is not even that she has articulately called out Rep. Chip Cravaack for his tacit support of Michelle...
opinion / letters
August 12, 2012 - 12:00am
August 11, 2012
Larson is a man everyone can appreciate
The residents of the city of Bemidji should congratulate themselves on a job well done. Bemidji is truly a gem of a community with tremendous potential that can get even better with thoughtful, insightful and communicative leadership. Two years ago you elected a new mayor.
opinion / letters
August 11, 2012 - 12:00am
August 10, 2012
Cravaack works for all constituents
Congressman Cravaack has been working hard for the 8th District.
opinion / letters
August 10, 2012 - 12:00am
Accurately reflect 'will of the people'
Most Minnesota voters are aware that two important constitutional amendment issues will appear on the ballot in November. One of these amendments is designed to maintain the legal definition of marriage in Minnesota as a "One man-one woman" union. The second amendment is designed...
opinion / letters
August 10, 2012 - 12:00am
Help with cleanup was appreciated
The Greenwood Cemetery board members wish to extend our appreciation and gratitude to the following people for cleanup of the cemetery from the July 2 storm: Bobcat of Bemidji, David Nielsen, for use of a Bobcat. City of Blackduck, Robert Klug Jr., for use of a public works truck...
opinion / letters
August 10, 2012 - 12:00am
Algae could provide fuel for community
As reported in the Bemidji Pioneer, our lakes have a larger than normal amount of algae this year. This could be used to our advantage and allow us to take a step to become energy independent. Perhaps some of Mr. Obama's unemployed minions could harvest and process the algae providing...
opinion / letters
August 10, 2012 - 12:00am
August 9, 2012
'Seussical the Musical' is awesome
What an exciting play. The music and dance for "Seussical the Musical" is awesome and the actors, choreography and supporting crew are very talented. This play ends the Paul Bunyan Playhouse summer stock season. The entire season has been very well accepted and attendance is good....
opinion / letters
August 9, 2012 - 12:00am
August 8, 2012
Christians must stand up, do what's right
I'm writing this in response to a letter (July 15) about gay marriages. I am a student of religion history. I've been doing this for over 40 years. I understand the situation the gay community is going through. And that one partner may not share in the benefits that other married...
opinion / letters
August 8, 2012 - 12:00am
Outdated medieval biblical scriptures
The pastor Fr. Don Braukmann in his July 21 letter to the editor wrote he was attempting to clean up the new of the Roman Catholic Church on same-sex marriage in 400 words or less. My view in 400 words or less is that the Catholic Church is based on outdated medieval biblical scriptures...
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August 8, 2012 - 12:00am
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A native of the city's west side, Justin Williams interned with Cincinnati Magazine on multiple occasions while studying magazine journalism at Ohio University. His semi-consistent presence earned him a full-time gig in 2012 as an Associate Editor in charge of research and internships, as well anything he's intelligent enough to write about (sports, Seinfeld episodes, etc.). His work has been published in The New York Times, Dime Magazine, and Cleveland Magazine, where he previously worked as the Arts & Entertainment and Copy Editor. In his free time, he enjoys eating cereal.
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Well in the few weeks I have tried to not post anything to see if anything develops nothing really has happened we signed Marcus Easely and Trent has emerged as the favorite for the starting QB position but its still gunna be an equal share camp.
Its been good to hear from guys like Brian Brohm probably for the first time in his career, speaking up and saying yeah we have exactly the same amount of reps.
While I firmly believe that a competition for the starting job is the right thing to do, I do have one concern
My concern is that the only weakness that has really really plagued this team on offense in the past 3 to 4 years and maybe even more has been its inability to sustain drives and have continuity, and while these guys are sharing reps i think i would benefit Trent to have all the reps and continue to build relationships with these young recievers. He has gone on record and said he really thinks this is the best core of reciever Buffalo has had since hes been here thats a positive but he really needs all the reps he can get.
Dropping Ryan Fitzpatrick right now i think would really benefit this team because not only does it give Brian and Trent more reps it also frees up some cap room for Buddy to do what he sees fit.
Now something else has happened since my last post and that was the Redskins getting Jamaal Brown from the saints for a conditional pick now I dont know the conditions but I would imagine if Brown makes a pro bowl or has a great year the most the Redskins would give up would be a 2nd and the worst they would give up would be a 4th, now I really feel this is a deal Buddy could have done, if a conditional is all we have to give up to get a somewhat elite LT then I say you do it regardless of what happens whats the best thing that happens Brown makes the pro bowl and you give up a 2nd, or the worst he gets outplayed by one of the guys we have on tyhe roster and we give up a 4th I dont get why Buddy didnt make this deal but at the same time he has done some very good things this offseason so I will not question his ability.
Something else I would like to give an opinion about has been Chans ability to address t5he media, Chan has shown some strong confidence almost arrogance toward the media and I like that, he is very strong in what he believes is roight for this team and he is standing by his word, he said he would have an open competition for QB and he has maintained that throughout this entire offseason, he said he wanted a waterbug back we get Spiller, I love his confidence this is something Dickky boy never had Dicky was almost embarassed to talk with the media and seemed weak at the podium where Chan demands respect and he is starting to get it.
And 1 last thing, John Clayton, I hope to god, you eat your words so bad and when Buffalo does not finish last in the League you better apoligize to all us Bills fans and John I want your email address so we can make a bet,
My bet to you John CLayton is That the Bills win more then 6 games this year and if you are out there and read this you set the amount we bet for. Idiot!


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The Pyramid Players present a musical featuring that silly old bear with "Winnie-The-Pooh" this fall at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre, 9301 N. Michigan Road. This show opens Oct. 11 for children of all ages.
A.A. Milne's Winnie-The-Pooh has been loved for generations. This bear of very little brain has many adventures with his friends Rabbit, Piglet, Tigger, and Eeyore, and they all come to the stage in this one-hour musical tale. Baths, birthdays, and busted balloons together with missing tails and mistaken identity create a story that delights all ages.
Darrin Murrell stars as the title character, with Gracia Gillund as Rabbit, Jaddy Ciucci as Piglet and Roo, Ben Asaykwee as Tigger, and Paige Scott as Eeyore and Kanga. The production is directed by Jeff Stockberger and choreographed by Deb Wims.
"Winnie-the-Pooh" concludes the 2013 Live Theatre for Kids series at Beef & Boards, and is on stage through Nov. 9. Pyramid Players productions are one hour in length and presented without intermission. Performances are for all ages, but offered particularly for children in preschool through sixth grade. Children have the opportunity to meet the cast after each show for photos and autographs.
Performances take place at 10 a.m. on Fridays and at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. All tickets are $15.50 and include a snack. For reservations, call the box office at 872-9664. Box office hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays.
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A Shreveport man found guilty of second degree murder in the deadly shooting of a Bossier City apartment manager has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
That's the maximum sentence Robert Earl Walter could have received, following his conviction on June 27 by a Bossier Parish jury.
32-year-old April Fulghum, a wife and mother of two, was fatally shot inside her office at the Lexington Place Apartments last October. Walter, who had been fired as a maintenance man at the complex just days before, never denied shooting Fulghum. Instead, he told the jury during his trial that he was devastated over his firing when he confronted the wife and mother of two that day.
At trial, the 56-year-old told the jury that he was "very sorry, I never meant for that to happen."
It took a Bossier Parish jury just over an hour to return the unanimous verdict later that afternoon.
Bossier Parish District Judge Allen Parker Self handed down Walter's sentence of life at hard labor without the possibility of parole on Tuesday morning. Copyright 2013 KSLA. All rights reserved.
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By Megan Graham
Tribune business writer
Auto companies reported high sales figures for the month of October, with both General Motors and Chrysler reporting their best Octobers since 2007.
After reporting a strong third quarter, Chrysler finished off October and its 31st consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains with a sales total of 126,185 units, a 10 percent increased compared with October sales last year. Chrysler's Fiat brand performed particularly well.
TrueCar.com analyst Jesse Toprak said Chrysler was the only Detroit Three automaker to maintain market share, whereas General Motors and Ford both lost roughly 2 percentage points.
"In spite of Hurricane Sandy, Chrysler Group posted its best October sales since 2007," said Reid Bigland, president and CEO of Dodge Brand in a statement.
General Motors sold 195,764 units in October 2012, a 5 percent increase from October last year. Passenger car sales saw an increase of 15 percent.
"GM had a solid quarter because customers around the world love our new vehicles, and we're also seeing green shoots take hold on tough issues like complexity reduction, pensions and Europe," said Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson in a release.
In terms of new technology — namely, electric and hybrid vehicles — Toprak said all automakers are struggling to make the vehicles a valid money saving option.
"They need to be able to sell to the middle class family in Ohio that need to balance their budget," he said.
Following severe damage on the east coast earlier this week, Toprak said experts estimated a loss in sales of about 30,000 units, but he believes the eventual replacement of damaged cars will result in a net positive.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Life in prison will change a person.
More than six months into a seven-year sentence for extorting U of L basketball coach Rick Pitino, Karen Sypher already has a lot to share.
In the first interview she's done from the Florida prison where she's serving her time, she shared her biggest regret, and the one thing she would change.
"This is like, um, just a terrible nightmare that I just can't seem to wake up from," Sypher said.
Karen Sypher is behind bars at the Marianna Prison Camp in Florida. The prison would not agree to an on-camera interview and will not release any photographs of Sypher, so we talked with her by phone and learned life has not been easy.
"They have to rake the lawn, cut bushes, stay out in the hot sun, scrub floors and ceilings and paint," Sypher said. "I've pulled weeds on my hands-and-knees, but that's OK that makes us stronger."
"I'm in an 8x10 cell with another...we call them bunkies...and we obviously do what we're scheduled to do," she said.
When WDRB's Elizabeth Woolsey asked Sypher to identify the hardest part about being in prison, Sypher was quick to reply.
"Not having my family close by," she said. "Not being able to pick up the phone and call my mom...[or] being able to go get my daughter from school."
Sypher's mother, Judy Cunaghan, has made two trips to see her daughter - and what she sees leaves her worried.
"She looks sort of bloated," she said. "As far as her hair, they are like childrens' scissors so she can keep her bangs cut and out of her eyes. Her hair is still as white as snow. Karen's very good at just, 'I'm OK. I'm OK,' when I know she's not."
Contact with her family is very limited so pictures, some of the last taken before Sypher reported to prison, mean a lot. One portrays Sypher and her 6-year-old daughter, Annabelle, at her oldest son's wedding.
"That picture says a lot- a whole lot," said Cunaghan. "Karen knew that was her oldest getting married, she was holding her youngest in her arms knowing that she was going to prison and that she would never see Annabelle."
Karen's sons have paid a visit, but she has not seen her daughter since she's been in prison.
"It has almost killed me to be incarcerated and unable to see her - to hold her little hand and hear her voice," Sypher said.
Without her family nearby, she's formed a close bond with her fellow inmates.
"This is my family here," Sypher said. "We all hurt together, we cry together, we pray together- there's really nothing we don't do together."
Sypher has also been writing - and says the public will soon learn much more about her story.
"The name of the book is 'Raped and Railroaded: The Karen Sypher Story,'" she said. "I've obviously had so much time to think and relive - instead of just reliving it in my mind, I started writing it down on paper. How can an innocent person who's never asked for a penny, taken a penny, be in prison for seven years? Oh my, it's unbelievable."
"Any regrets about what led to this point?" Woolsey asked.
"Absolutely," she said. "Regrets that I have are actually believing in who was representing me and why this has all happened. I'm figuring that all out and that will be mentioned in my book."
And she's quick to answer when I ask if there's anything she would change since this ordeal started.
"If I could change one thing, the one thing I would change is standing on the courthouse steps saying, 'justice will prevail' when I should have said, 'God will prevail.'"
Sypher's appeal is pending. She reported to prison on April 6 for a seven-year, three-month sentence.
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Twins to Open 2013 Season at Target Field for the First Time
Major League Baseball announced the 2013 schedule today. For the first time, the Twins will begin the season at Target Field against the Tigers on April 1st. The Twins will also host both the Mets and Marlins in April as interleague play goes all season long in 2013. May 27-30, the Twins will play a 4-game series against the Brewers the likes of which we haven't seen before. The first 2 games will be played at Miller Park, and then the last 2 games will be at Target Field. The Twins will also host the Philadelphia Phillies in June, and the AL Houston Astros the first weekend of August.


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Barry with Stephanie Banchero from the Wall Street Journal
Dec 14, 2012|
Wall Street Journal writer Stephanie Banchero joins Barry on the show to discuss teachers pensions.
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Well as a country US states carries total of about 325. Billion dollars in unfunded. Teachers' pension liabilities. The reporter on this story Stephanie bench -- from the Wall Street Journal Stephanie I -- compliment you on your research wonderful work. Thank you very but I actually didn't -- what they read that it was done diet group. A teacher evaluation and research group. Which -- what's led to this unfunded liability I mean this isn't just a problem that's relegated to Massachusetts it's. A problem in Illinois California Indiana Rhode Island it's all over the country how did this happen. Yeah pretty much every state is being an unfunded liability to Japan since. Mean people would say that it what we offered to teachers did particularly sweet and they have what we know it defined benefit. So basically what that needed when they retire they're guaranteed mr. -- Monday -- based on their salary years of service arm. And a lot of people say you know what we really need to move them more to a 401K plan when we're not guaranteeing. How much money work and give them so what happened -- because we're guarantees that quite a bit of money are what some people would say it quite a bit of money. -- -- -- Have not had the money to find that and what they just ignored putting money into the consistent and as a result we're looking at 325 billion dollar all right. Well you know I looked at illegally went through pension reform here in Massachusetts it started Lleyton 2011. It got implemented in 2012. But it was very modest I mean it was like a drop in the bucket and and and are -- unfunded pension liability here in the state is still growing so clearly didn't have an impact. On our State's going through sincere. Pension reform is there anybody that you could point to is an example and you say while. New York -- due -- the right way area because of the York's not that bad right New York State's unfunded liabilities and as bad as the rest the country. Yeah yeah -- great question that report notes that into the last year alone twenty states have little need strict tinkering with their lot to try to fix that problem. What it would be out there is luck indeed just -- but we really needed the major overhaul of the problem. I'm gonna have a didn't come to keep it like for example in Ohio this year they. Eight increased the age at which acute -- retired to take full benefit and several other states they've been spent. Being that the ticket have to put into the pension system I guess it's going to be very teachers here I mean this -- what you Eagles saint typical stay at. Look at the money you promised that -- into the system like we were supposed to. You don't do what you were supposed to do so you know don't blame us for that and start all right now. You -- have and many state agreed to several changes try to fix the problem. But you know like -- there's a big hole to dig ourselves out of right now. Do you think there's the potential you know I look at -- Indiana and Illinois and you point to the city of Chicago do you think there's a potential. That in the next five years will have teachers' pensions defaulted on. No I don't think I don't and I don't think don't you think let's not forget that we had a really bad economy and keeps your attention. -- -- Are they you know they take the money invested and yet much of what he is getting the return on the investment. And we had as we know a bad economy and the investment. The return on the investment is not being great what. Usually state bailout will get between 60% return on our investment and that all be -- but that's what we're seeing now would mourn the one to 2% range. They're people that say you know look like that waited out a little while if we can. They return -- -- won't put it up so we can help fill the coffers a little bit. I'd I'd I would be surprised if -- beat fault I think you know I mean look there's one way to fix the problem while we don't have enough money at the that you just pack Smart money instead spent. I don't think we keep people out on. Though we did see it in Rhode Island an in Alabama right. Not on teachers' pensions but on municipal pensions yeah. Right right right yeah yeah I mean I -- I think government looking at this problem -- saying look we gotta do something. I need a teacher here and need to say OK look we understand that to like for example in Ohio and get particular agreed to these changes to union supported the changes. -- added that you know we're not beneficial to them because they feared what the result would be which is like that. And -- -- complete collapse of the system. That's good to hear I'm when I'm glad to hear that there's some reasonable -- take it didn't involved in this because it is. It's not just a regional problem this is a national problem for the most part so. Brett and what happened at about -- -- -- problems that they public employee -- an estimated that it more than eight trillion dollars in. Unfunded liabilities across state for our public employee pensions. I'm -- take up a lot of the public employee pensions because obviously we have a lot -- but it's not just teachers there -- kind of public employees that are you look at this stage the issue. -- you're talking about cops and firefighters right. Now -- great work thank you very much that. It Stephanie Ventura Wall Street draw when it give you the numbers I thought it would be important. To give you the numbers throughout New England just so you have an idea so if you're in Connecticut listening to the program. Did your pension if your teacher in Connecticut your pension is underfunded by nine billion dollars in your 61%. Funded. Maine state of Maine. Europe pension is 80% fund -- Europe's strongest out of all of the New England states with a pension deficit of one point three. Billion dollars Massachusetts has an unfunded teachers. Liability pension of eleven point seven billion dollars it is 66%. Funded. New Hampshire I -- here -- be in better shape in this New Hampshire teachers' pension is only 57%. Funded and they have a deficit. Of two billion dollars Rhode Island 59%. Funded with a deficit of one point three. Billion dollars Vermont 63%. Funded with a deficit of 840. Five billion dollars. Some of the worst offenders across the country. West Virginia only 46%. Funded in West Virginia -- that's they take the hit for everything -- it pretty much on every they're running out analysts. Well you know who else is on every bad list is Illinois. Illinois has an unfunded in a surprise to hear Steffi say that she didn't take we'll have defaults I think. I think you do have default and I think Illinois won the first states to default on their -- Loss of anyone says hey Barry at the politicians right here in Massachusetts -- the same type of a pension system is teachers will would be incentive beat for a changing the teachers and not change in the politicians situation well that's he raises a good point because. The whole system. Has to be changed and there's a lot of resistance to that because. -- it's not just your politicians but every state trooper is gonna say hey I don't want any changes made to my iPad -- this is what I signed up for. Every every police officer -- you take about. You know your city cops your town cops. They're covered by the Massachusetts pension plan. They are docket -- they're not gonna just roll over itself sure take my attention away or increase by attack us or not they they're gonna fight this. Is so this is something here to be dealing with firefighters say you ever talk to your brother about it. At -- time he's you know he's is he concerned about it. It's like yeah I mean we can get him on the phone someday if you want he's a feisty one is only coming if I was a forty year old firefighter I'd be worried yeah I'd I'd be. Because figure forty year old -- you could live another fifty years and I can tell you if you're carrying that kind of deficit right and you know how resistant people are to tax increases Brady -- You can't just. Pass a tax increase and expect everybody to withstand the other thing that happens as the more you tax. Right that's what the population of Massachusetts has gone up at all in 23 years that's why we lost a congressional -- -- Our population is stagnant wrestle population the whole country's rising right -- wide of people leave Massachusetts a telling. They're leaving because of the high property taxes the high sales taxes the high income taxes and the high cost of living and were they going to go to a state that's less expensive self. Well it's just about any state to go to New Hampshire in her New Hampshire it's a lot this article to write these people are not stupid and. And really get religion here like I have friends from the midwest and living down -- say. Why it's so expensive it's not like we're living in paradise or something I mean I don't know why I noticed here like until -- like Red Sox with the patriots Mathis who likes the Bruins. Yeah -- I like the ocean that's what I tell the -- -- pay a high price for the ocean. No we way we pay high taxes because of all the legacies that are being created if you go out to air result which is a relatively young and new population with a population growth of you know on on averages -- -- -- 56% and not a whole lot of culture gone on what they're either they don't have fifty years ago it era of firefighters on the -- that hire fifty years ago because it's a young population you know what these young states -- where the population -- -- is -- -- are starting to take -- they're getting -- -- defined benefit pension -- they -- learning. Out in Arizona their learning from the mistakes made in Massachusetts they don't wanna be like us and they kid if there's an art. They -- password for today's program is. The word. Pension my email address if you have a question or comment my email address is Barry Armstrong at wrko.com. We'll take a look at some of your text messages. When we come back. And -- what we got lots to go here on the financial.