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Happy legal drinking age, LeBron! The next time you suit up at The Q, for Saturday afternoon's game against the Pistons, you'll be able to legally visit the bar at Gordon's afterward.
Twenty-one is a milestone for anybody, but in the case of LeBron James, it's a landmark.
It's a landmark for professional basketball. And certainly a landmark for Cleveland sports.
Nobody in the history of professional basketball has been this good this quickly. Not Magic Johnson. Not Michael Jordan. Not Kobe Bryant, who was the previous king of the under-21 class.
LeBron has averaged 20 points per game in each of his first three seasons. This year, he is averaging 30, even with the scoring help of Larry Hughes, Donyell Marshall and Damon Jones.
Last season, he was one of three players in league history to average 25 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for a season. Jordan and Oscar Robertson were the others.
It's difficult to define a player's game as "limitless." There really is no such thing. But LeBron is the closest I've seen anyone come to no boundaries.
He honestly can be as good as he wants to be. If he wants to score 50 points, he can do it. Dish out 20 assists? Check. Be a top-10 rebounder? He could probably do that, too.
If the defensive fire continues to grow in his belly, he can be a shutdown defender in the mold of Ron Artest as well.
Other players have the athleticism of LeBron, but not the size (Allen Iverson). Some have the size and scoring ability, but not the passing (Amare Stoudemire). Still others are burdened by selfishness that won't let them be a conduit for their teammates (Bryant).
LeBron has the speed to burn defenders in single-man matchups. He has the size (6'-8" and nearly 250 pounds) to draw contact inside and still be able to put the ball in the hoop. He has the ups ... well, if you've ever seen him elevate his elbow above the rim before a throwdown dunk, you know about his ups.
He has the coordination to dribble through traffic and thread the needle with his passes. He has the width to defend and post up. He has the height, quickness and coordination to rebound. And he does it all with a team-first mentality that allows him to always look for the best way to help his team win, be it by scoring himself or by finding his teammates.
Keep in mind that he has required no major development as a pro. LeBron came into the league requiring some sanding and polishing, but no major construction or reconstruction for his game or attitude.
He is 21, but at 18 already had the look and mentality of a veteran. That is incomprehensibly rare. Some great players (Artest, for one) might never learn to grow up.
Everything he has improved since coming into the league he has taken on himself. He worked on his outside shot over the past two summers, and now is an upper-echelon shooter. Now, with defensive-minded Mike Brown as his coach, LeBron is starting to value defense. He's still coming along, but we are starting to see flashes of LeBron's potential as a defender.
Could LeBron be the greatest ever? He has a long way to go. He needs to stay healthy and win some rings along the way, hopefully in a Cleveland uniform.
LeBron already has only Jim Brown standing between him and the title of "greatest Cleveland athlete ever." If anybody is going to break the four-decade title drought in Cleveland sports, LeBron stands the best chance. Now that he has the people around him to help get it done, hopefully he sees things the same way. Realistically, the best chance of getting LeBron and an NBA championship in Cleveland at the same time is probably going to require at least one contract extension. The Cavaliers can offer LeBron a maximum contract beginning July 1.
But it's so Cleveland to worry about the the thunderclouds that might or might not form on the horizon two or three years from now. In the meantime, Northeast Ohio's boy wonder has officialy become a man. And he is taking us all on the ride of a lifetime. We should enjoy every minute of it.


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Bang! Zap! Kapow! Wonder Woman, The Makeup Collection, Is Here-------
"Beauty outpowers Mother Nature," Estée Lauder senior vice president and group creative director James Gager quipped this morning to a room full of editors who'd braved two feet of snow to check out MAC's latest collaborative effort, a Wonder Woman makeup collection. The comic book heroine—who is set to take to the airwaves yet again, thanks to a new pilot picked up by NBC—has inspired many a brand extension since she debuted in 1942, ranging from her very own red, blue, and yellow underoos in the seventies to a pair of similarly colored Vans in the more recent past.
In this latest incarnation, Wonder Woman's stacked W's and mini leotard inspire a lineup of jumbo-sized Mineralize Skinfinishes, Lipglasses, Penultimate Eye Liners, Nail Lacquers, Lipsticks, Pigments, and a whole range of MAC's popular Opulash mascara in a rainbow of different shades. "Let's just supersize everything," MAC senior vice president of global product development, Jennifer Balbier, remembers thinking when the idea to join forces with DC Comics and Warner Brothers on the collection first came up. And so they did. (Will you ever be able to use all of the terra-cotta baked powder in that foundation compact? Probably not, but the extra-large, enameled case is one hell of a keepsake.)
The fun, playful element is certainly there, but make no mistake about it, this is not kids' stuff. "We still have to be current with what's happening with the season," Gager insists of the "adult" collection, which is why everything on offer works perfectly with spring's fresh-faced palette. Wonder Woman's signature red pout is still there in the form of MAC Lipstick in Russian Red, but there are also creamy neutral, frosty bronze, and warm fuchsia bullets to chose from. The range won't be available nationwide until February 10, but those of you in the New York area can get in on this limited-edition launch beginning today. MAC has erected a very festive pop-up shop in Soho, where you can partake in the cosmetics and all of their fun accessories (like red, gold, and blue metallic leather makeup bags with blue and white star-print linings) through April, as well as a few extras. In a clever bit of branding, MAC has produced five of its own beauty-themed comics. To prevent the women of the world from turning gray at the evil hands of Medusa, Wonder Woman saves the day with her trusty stash of—yup, you guessed it—lipstick, lacquer, and a little bit of blush. Lynda Carter, eat your heart out.
MAC's Wonder Woman pop-up store is now open at 109 Spring St., NYC, (212) 334-4641.
Gwen Stefani Is Worth It; Marilyn (Yes, That Marilyn) To Be the New Face of Dior; And More…-------
Rock star, rock star-wife, mother, successful designer—and now beauty spokeswoman. Gwen Stefani will join L'Oréal's illustrious cast of brand ambassadors, which already includes J. Lo and Beyoncé. [People]
Authentic Brands Group LLC, in conjunction with NECA, a global media and entertainment company, has acquired the intellectual property of Marilyn Monroe LLC. What do all of those acronyms mean? That MM's name and likeness can now be used in ads, films, etc. Her first big project? A new Christian Dior beauty campaign due out this year. Move over, Natalie. [WWD]
Wonder Woman—the animated cartoon character, not Lynda Carter—is also getting some beauty company face time, serving as the muse behind MAC's latest super-powered collection. And get this: The 42-piece line includes a brush set with its own metallic utility belt. Ka-pow! [WWD]
We brought you news and footage of the epic Vidal Sassoon biopic due out next month when it premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival last year, and now the official trailer is yours for the viewing. See you at the movies. [Coco Perez]

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"Cheat on your girlfriend, not on your workout" Reebok. - SO FAIL. BoooO!!!!!—
Czes Rivera (@czeslopezrivera) March 19, 2012
Reebok, the struggling athletic shoe/apparel company, has a new ad campaign: billboards proclaiming "cheat on your girlfriend, not on your workout."
Alas, it does not seem to be going over well:
Soooo… Reebok has ad boards up that say "Cheat on your girlfriend, not your workout." Dear #Reebok, you can #suckit.—
Tigerlily Loamsdown (@0402sgrl) March 18, 2012
What exactly were you thinking with the ad "cheat on your girlfriend not on your workout" #LameAd #CustomerLost @Reebok—
Amanda Gibson (@AmandaA_Gibson) March 17, 2012
Seen Reebok's new ads? "Cheat on your girlfriend, not your workout" ad is going to cost them a few customers…
Rachael Marcus (@Rachael_Marcus) March 19, 2012
Someone cared enough about this to set up a petition you can sign to protest the ads.
Exit question: What does it mean in Reebok-speak to "get after it"?
How many times did you #getafterit this week?—
(@Reebok) March 17, 2012


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After doing medium weight and low rep squats the next day i can hardly bend down to sit in a chair and walking even hurts in my R hip joint. It feels as if its the joint itself. The more i use it the pain eases up but as soon as i sleep it hits me.
Im using a Smith machine standing flat footed. If i do have a skeletol discrepency which routine would be less traumatic on the joint? Leg presses, lunges?
The beginning is the most important work. Plato
I've had the same problem with my left hip. Last time it bothered me badly. I took a month off of heavy squatting and did box squats. So far I haven't had anymore problems with my hip.
But it just seems like a never ending cycle.
I would try free weight squats, and if it still hurts try another exercise. Leg press for example.
The problem is most likely coming from the Smith machine.
Not that it matters, but try doing free weight work.
Vin Diesel has a fever.. and the only prescription is more cowbell.
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Budiak: I wish
ShmrckPmp5: a good thing people can't fire guns through the computer...your ass would have been shot years ago
Y2A 47: youre smooth as hell
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galileo: you're a fucking beast and I hate you
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assgrabbers are never subtile, they will grabb ass whereever they go,public or not, I know the type, because I am one. - Rock
Thanks, I appreciate the input. The pain seems to originate around the joint at times often from the hip flexor? The front of the groin. Sometimes around near the piriformis-behind the joint and then sometimes deep in the joint.
Ive been having to take a friends pain med just to sleep since sleeping on that side is misery, but like i said once i get going it tends to ease up. Spinning on the bike is fine too.
Possible could I have been using one leg more than the other to cause this?
The beginning is the most important work. Plato
Ya, form plays a big role.
My hip was to the point where when I would squat my left hip would be a good 3 - 4 inches lower than my right so I finally said screw it and gave it some rest.


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Rajon Rondo had 37 straight games with 10 assists, which tied him with Utah's John Stockton for second on the all time list, and 9 games behind record holder Magic Johnson's 46 games.
That record will not be broken anytime soon.
As you can see, Rondo was ejected in the 2nd quarter vs. the Brooklyn Nets tonight.
Rondo already had 3 assists in the game.
Time to start a new streak I guess.


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Disney Interactive Media Group are releasing a tie-in video game for Pixar's upcoming feature film Brave. They have released a first look at the game through screen shots for a few of the multiple platforms the game will be released on including the Nintendo DS and Xbox 360. Check them out below:
Press Release
Inspired by "Brave," the upcoming Disney•Pixar animated fantasy adventure movie, the video game invites players to run, jump and battle their way through the rugged landscape of mythical and mysterious Scotland. By using their wits and bravery, gamers will also be able to wield a sword and bow to defeat fierce enemies, break a magical curse and save a kingdom. The video game will release summer 2012, in conjunction with the film.
A third person action-adventure, "Brave: The Video Game" expands the tale beyond the movie's storyline. Gamers can play as Merida, an expert archer and heroine, and in the console versions, players can also play as other entertaining characters from the film. In addition, they will be able to go on quests through a magical world and solve puzzles to uncover secrets.
Brave: The Video Game will be released on Playstation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PC and Mac on June 19.
[Via Pixar Times]


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A few updates on what's been going on in the MMA Twittersphere.
"On the way!" -Frankie Edgar, was nominated for "Upset of the Year"
"Beginning red carpet at @ESPYs" -Georges St. Pierre
"Ahh maybe next time. Lol. Thank you all for your support and votes. You still da best fans! Congrats to Northen Iowa." -Frankie Edgar, lost to Northern Iowa? Sigh...
"Not my night, but congratulations to Floyd May weather. Thanks again to all my fans for your support" -Georges St. Pierre, lost the "Fighter of the Year" award to some guy who doesn't even want to sign a fight contract.
"We're in the mood to make a list Best fighter tweets of the last 6 months? Tell us.(Suggestions @antontabuena)" -UFC, I guess Dana's smiley has to make that list right? ...oh, and the dude handling the UFC's twitter account reads this crap? ....nah.
"Eduard Folayang in Martial Combat tomorrow. Gina Iniong (yes, female) on the 15th of the same event. Mabuhay ang Pinoy! Bakbakan na!!!" -URCC, Folayang won the ESPN Martial Combat LW Super-Fight title in Singapore last night.
"I just watched Paulo Filho scoop ice out of some random bucket with his hand to put ice in his diet coke. That's totally normal, right?" -Jordan Breen, that wasn't a random bucket, it belongs to his invisible friend.
"Had this black belt I'd never rolled w/in danger tonight and he conveniently stops to 'show me something' right before I submit him.... In all fairness what he showed me was pretty slick, so I suppose we're even." -Jason High
"I have much respect for nascar drivers but should they be nominated for best male athlete over someone like GSP? Or any other pro standout" -Brian Stann, good point, I heard GSP can turn both ways when driving a car..
"I love flying it's the only time you'll smell peanut butter, pineapple, strawberry&champagne(vicki's spray)& fart http://twitpic.com/25djv7" -Phil Davis
"Ok, my question to you. Are possums scary?" -Dan Hardy
"Just arrived in little rock, Arkansas . Boxing tomorrow at a minor league stadium" -Jose Canseco, lost an exhibition match to a 60 year old man.
"Hogan is a 60 year old man that couldn't defend himself give him his day in the sun.if you would hurt a guy like that I would crack your skull in the ring" -Jose Canseco
"Anyone that would take advantage of a 60 year old man in the ring deserves to get there skull crack open by me in the ring" -Jose Canseco
"I am back don't let me beat u up in the ring after a 60 year old beat me .and don't let me knock u out .u will have to kill yourself after" -Jose Canseco
"You scum bags think beating up a 60 year old is cool that's y when I get u in the ring I am going to put u in the hospital to teach u a lesson...I hate u haters more than ever now I know what scum bags you really are and I will have my way with u in the ring very soon" -Jose Canseco
"I want to fight mike golic he's an ass a big fat ass hey mike let's get in the ring... Y u so jealous I use no steroids and look incredible don't be such jealous hater... Hey golic u think I am a joke in the ring I won't hold u up and go easy on u. Knock your fat ass out... Someone get ahold of mike fat ass golic" -Jose Canseco
"I just hit a bomb in. Softball I bet you can t do that" -Jose Canseco, cool story bro.
"The Sherdog forum never ceases to amaze me. People constantly talk out of their ass. "critics are those that know the way but can't drive"." -Dan Hardy, tip #2124, stay away from that evil evil evil place.
"Its funny how yall zombies are actually fans of an ORG and not fans of the actual sport...Kill yourself" -King Mo, Kill yourself? are you taking PR lessons from Canseco?
"So fucking bored and can't sleep...ugh. Can't wait to go to jail Friday so I can get on with my life." -War Machine
"Drinking beers with my best buddies listening to their Navy SEAL murder stories...hahahaha! F*ck yeah!" -War Machine
"This is how UND1SPUTED Austin, how Navy SEALs and War Machine drink beer! Tape ur empties underneath! ...Making progress!!! Gettin fucked up! SEAL Team and War Machine!" -War Machine
"My boys faded as fuck! Wizard Staffs in effect! ...My wife getting down too!" -War Machine
"Dodo has the biggest staff at the moment!" -War Machine, I heard inmate 035 has a bigger staff.
"Not the best site in your rear view. Gonna be a big one, I was cruising!" -Mike Swick
"Probably a lot... Its definitely expensive living up to my nickname on the California Highway!" -Mike Swick
"lol Then I'd be tweeting from jail! RT @Kingsbu this is the time to big league the cop & say "do u know who I am?!" Then flex a swick-o-tine" -Mike Swick, and maybe you'd see War Machine there.
"Kid asked me how do I drain my ear. I told kid, I got this..." -Miguel Torres
"Step 1, find an ear with severe cauliflowering." -Miguel Torres
"Step 2. Find a needle." -Miguel Torres
"Step 3. Find a crazy Mexican who will do anything for money. Anything" -Miguel Torres
"Step 4. Sterilization, um... I don't have any condoms. Trust me I'm clean." -Miguel Torres
"Step 5. Insertion." -Miguel Torres
"Step 6. Find the sweet spot." -Miguel Torres
"Step 7. You gotta lick it before we kick it." -Miguel Torres
"Step 7. That's what she said." -Miguel Torres
"Step 8. And then there was sound." -Miguel Torres
"Today, trained like a beast, made a joke, slayed a couple dragons, saved a kids ear & won a game of chess. Now time to eat some tacos." -Miguel Torres
I DON'T CARE IF YOU ARE PISSED THAT I SAY THIS EVERY WEEK, BUT DANA, PLEASE #BringLoganAndNatashaBack!
"My typical bedtime outfit! ;) nighty-night!!!" -Natasha Wicks, curse you DANA!
"Since its too hot in vegas to run when the sun is out.. I aqua run! :)" -Natasha Wicks, DIE DANA DIE!
"Flying fabulous I am.. Miami bound :)" -Logan Stanton
"Fixing my nappy beach hair ;)" -Logan Stanton, Before...
"Shooting in Dallas :)" -Logan Stanton, After..?
"If I was a fighter, this would be my signature move" -Esther Lin
"hopes everyone is okay after the HAVOC of Basyang. *Subliminal plugging* ;)" -URCC, apologies for the delay on this week's How's Taste My Tweet Tweet. A storm called "Basyang" raped and pillaged the country, leaving my home without electricity and my precious interwebs... Speaking of HAVOC, that's the URCC show next weekend -- Any of you Filipino readers coming?
Also, If you have a twitter account, don't forget to follow:
The Official BloodyElbow Twitter Account, Luke Thomas, Kid Nate, Brent Brookhouse, Mike Fagan, Chris Nelson, Leland Roling, Richard Wade, some guy named Anton Tabuena, and Jonathan Snowden.


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Biloxi Confidential
More Revelations ... and Obstacles
As the Sherry murder investigation gathered steam and generated more publicity, more people claiming knowledge started coming out of the woodwork. Several of those questioned said they were offered the job of killing an unnamed judge, but they declined. Their stories may have been questionable, since they were coming from imprisoned men hoping to cut deals that might reduce their sentences, but many of the details they furnished were right on the money. Investigators running the leads these people furnished found out most of them checked out with documented facts and records.
And some of these leads pointed toward Mike Gillich's possible role in the Sherry murders.
But still, caution was the watchword, even as pieces of the puzzle fell ever more neatly into place. An air-tight case would have to be built — one strong enough to convince a grand jury to hand down an indictment — and it would not be easy getting an indictment against a sitting mayor, especially relying on testimony from convicted felons trying to cut deals with the state. As First Assistant U.S. Attorney Kent McDaniel told Lynne Sposito, "We only get one shot at it."
As if to lend credence to the U.S. Attorney Office's hesitation to proceed, a recent notable failure was working against them. Toward the end of his term in office, Blessey had been indicted on a number of charges involving corruption and misappropriation of government funds, but he was acquitted in a jury trial right around the time that the Sherry murder investigation was gathering momentum. The U.S. Attorney's office, taking the heat for its failure to make a strong enough case against Blessey, was not about to take on another Biloxi mayor without being confident it would win.
The case dragged on for another two years, through seemingly endless interrogations of possible witnesses and seemingly deliberate foot-dragging by an overcautious U.S. Attorney. The more time went on, the more memories faded and the more stories originally given began to take on new twists, turns and interpretations.
Witnesses were now altering their stories and in so doing undermined their credibility — those who had had any to begin with. Some of these alterations contradicted their earlier statements, furthering damaging any credibility they might have had. Investigators didn't have an easy time of it, trying to sift the truth from all these lies and inconsistencies, especially since many of these inconsistencies were coming from key people who investigators hoped would roll over for them, most notably Fabian, Ransom, Hallal, and LaRa Sharpe.
Hallal's story, especially, had taken on so many new and creative variations, no one knew which one — if any — could be believed. At first he told Cook and Bell he had only met with Gillich to discuss the hit on the unnamed judge, then he later maintained that Ransom had also been present at the meeting. There were also contradictions about his role as a runner of the scam money and the frequency of his dealings with Gillich.
All the while Lynne had been continuing to get death threats and, in those days before caller ID, she had no way of knowing from where the calls were coming. But the grand jury had been impaneled and witnesses were being subpoenaed to appear before it. It wouldn't be much longer before they would decide whether or not the case had enough merit to go forward, whether or not they could hand down any indictments before their mandate expired—the clock was ticking. The U.S. Attorney had only until the end of May 1991 to ask the grand jury for an indictment and the deadline was fast approaching. Moreover, the five-year statute of limitations on many of the scam charges was also looming. If no indictment was made there, the scam would be much less useful as evidence in any later trial, thus making a conviction in the Sherry murder case less likely. Action had to be taken soon.


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Illinois' Skies is a quarterly magazine that features stories about the skies and landscapes of Illinois, the Midwest, the Nation, and the world.
In this edition of "Illinois' Skies:" Cloud Classification, Storm Tracks, California Drought, and the infamous Polar Vortex. Watch the Vernal Equinox Edition...
Drought east of the Rockies is much different than drought west of the Rockies. While the lack of precipitation in the Midwest affects crops and water supply in rural regions, drought impacts farmers and agriculture in a serious way that leads to unemployment.
Project directors, Cameron Craig and Nate Page, traveled to the Central Valley in California to talk with water officials about the influence of drought on agriculture and urban centers. Read More from TCPFilms...
At the beginning of each semester, Cameron Craig, geographer in the Department of Geology/Geography, asks his classes the primary question that gets to the essence of the situation, "how will we all endure as water resources dwindle with a changing climate?" With puzzled expressions, he sometimes gets a single response, "there is no concern, we have plenty of water." Read More...
Winter has certainly has shown its teeth this season with 20.4" of snow since December and bone chilling temperatures. This will be a winter to remember just like the Blizzard of 1978 and the record breaking cold Arctic blast of January 1994!
To begin the year, 5.2" of snow fell across the region on New Year's Day. The second storm came in on January 5th and snow started falling in Charleston at 3:30AM and continued through 8PM. The heaviest snowfall occurred between 8AM and 1PM that Sunday. The total depth was recorded at 11.2". Winds began to increase to about 20 mph Sunday evening and continued to gust to 35 mph. After the last snowflake fell, the cold Arctic air began to push into the region. Overnight temperatures dropped to -11F breaking the 1924 record (-10F). Wind chill values across the region were between -30F and -45F. On Monday, January 6th, daytime highs never got higher than -1F in Charleston breaking the coldest high temperature on record.
Snow accumulation and harsh winter winds kept most of the region indoors until Tuesday afternoon. Salt would not work due to the extremely cold temperatures. Many people have asked, "is this it for winter?" The answer is a simple, "NO!" Winter is still very young and we can possibly expect a few more events like this.
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Rosh HaShanah 5774, Addressing the Education Funding Crisis, Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann
A story from Isaac Peretz, a Yiddish writer of the late-19th century:
Every Friday, during the month of Elul – the month of introspection that precedes the High Holidays-the Rabbi of Nemirov would vanish. He was nowhere to be seen – not in the synagogue, not in the streets, nowhere. The villagers wondered, "Where could the Rabbi be?" The people agreed: In heaven, no doubt. During the month of Elul, he would ascend to heaven to pray on behalf of his village, to beseech God to bring peace in the New Year.
One villager, unsatisfied with this answer, decided to find out himself.
That same night, the villager snuck into the Rabbi's home, slid under the Rabbi's bed, and waited. He stayed up all night, waiting to find out where the rabbi disappeared to.
Just before dawn, the Rabbi awoke, got out of bed, and began to dress. The villager saw that strangely, the rabbi put on work pants, high boots, a big hat, a coat, and a wide belt. The villager was astonished when the rabbi put a rope in his pocket, tucked an ax in his belt, and left the house. The villager followed.
The Rabbi crept in the shadows to the woods at the edge of town. The villager watched with amazement as the Rabbi took the ax, chopped down a small tree, and split it into logs and then bundled the wood, tied it with the rope, put it on his back, and began walking.
The rabbi stopped beside a small broken-down shack and knocked at the window.
"Who is there?" asked the frightened, sick woman inside.
"I, Vassil the peasant," answered the Rabbi, entering the house. "I have wood to sell."
"I am a poor widow. Where will I get the money to pay for wood?" she asked.
"I'll lend it to you," replied the Rabbi.
"How will I pay you back?" asked the woman.
"I will trust you," said the Rabbi.
The Rabbi put the wood into the oven, kindled the fire, and left without a word.
Now whenever anyone reports that the Rabbi has disappeared and gone to heaven, the villager simply adds,
"Heaven? If not higher."
This story offers a deep and important lesson for this season. It is set during the month of Elul—the holy time of self-accounting that ushers us into the holiest days of the year. Because these days are centered on inwardness and personal efforts toward change, one might think that the High Holidays are a time to shut out the outside world and focus on the self and God. But Peretz's story illustrates that this is not the case. Our prayers and petitions are not enough alone: we need to be engaged in righteousness, we need to be engaged with others. With our deeds, we have the possibility of transcending our world and reaching heaven.
Though it is a modern story, this concept is not new—it is as old as the holidays themselves. Earlier in the service, we recited the stirring words of Untane Tokef and prayed: "Teshuvah, Tefillah UTzedekah Ma'avirin Et Ro'ah HaGezera" "Teshuvah- Repentance; Tefillah – Prayer; Tzedakah- charity or righteous deeds, from the root "tzedek" – justice-- can avert the severity of the judgment of the day." Teshuvah- turning and tefillah- prayer—we would expect them to be part of this list.
Tzedakah is not as obvious. Just as Peretz teaches us, so does our liturgy: tzedakah is an essential component in our work toward transformation on these Holy Days. In fact, this is precisely the time to consider what is broken and what we can fix; to move from apathy to action. Without tzedek and tzedakah (justice and righteousness), our task on the High Holidays is incomplete.
This Rosh HaShanah, as we consider what our "tzedek"/"tzedakah" work will be and how we can make our world better, I would like to raise a social justice issue which I believe demands our attention and our involvement: the crisis in Philadelphia public education. An unprecedented funding crisis has left our school system in dire straits. Crippling budget cuts have led to school closings and unprecedented layoffs. A new school year is set to start in just four days, yet the immediate future remains uncertain and the long term future seems bleak.
You may be thinking to yourself: "While Philly schools are in trouble, why this issue in particular?" "Why should I spend time and attention on the Philly school crisis, especially if I don't have children at all, have grown children, or have children who attend private school or suburban public schools?" I understand those concerns—there are a lot of issues that need our attention and this issue may not touch upon everyone's lives in a direct way.
Yet, I believe education is an issue that demands our empathy and involvement for three reasons. First, the education crisis is one of, if not the, biggest threats to the families of Philadelphia in the current moment and one of the biggest threats to the prosperity of our city for the future. Second, I believe that what is happening speaks to the heart of our greatest Jewish values and urges us into action. No matter what our station and life and whether this issue affects us "directly", we are people who care about justice and who are part of "Kol Tzedek," a community that seeks to be "a Voice of Justice" in our neighborhood and city. And lastly, I truly believe that if we work strategically and thoughtfully, that we can win a victory and make a difference in the lives of Philadelphia's children.
Some of the folks in this room have been intimately involved in this struggle for the past few months, while others of us are newer to the conversation. For more details, I encourage you to read the online journal the Notebook or go to one of the websites printed on the handout. For now, here is a basic overview of the problem:
The Philadelphia School System is now dealing with the worst funding crisis it has ever faced, a crisis that threatens the safety and well-being of the majority of its 200,000 students. There are many reasons for the enormous deficits, but the primary factor is the fact that Governor Corbett has cut $1.2 BILLON dollars in education since coming into office. While almost every school district in the state is affected, the schools in more middle-class and wealthy districts are more able to make up the funding deficits through property taxes. Philadelphia, which is the country's poorest large city in America, cannot.
A budget gap of $304 million led to drastic actions by the District in May: closing 24 schools and firing 3,800 workers, one-fifth of its workforce. While some money has been found since May, it has only come through the city and is only a fraction of what is needed for schools to function properly.
Nurses, guidance counselors, aides, safety staff, school secretaries, librarians have been the primary casualties of the layoffs. Cuts have also put arts, music, and sports programs in jeopardy and leave literally no funding for basic supplies like paper and pencils.
These cuts translate to no teacher aides like Sheila Armstrong. Sheila Armstrong, a mother and a former school aide who was one of the 3,800 employees laid off, gave testimony at a town hall meeting hosted by POWER, Philadelphians Organized to Witness Empower and Rebuild, about one month ago. As a teacher's aide, Ms. Armstrong would work with those children struggling in class and give them additional support. She told the story of working with a particular student.
The teacher, stressed from managing an overcrowded classroom, had lost tolerance for this child whose antics took her attention away from the rest of the class and had labeled him a "problem student." Ms. Armstrong, in working with the student, came to realize he wasn't a problem child at all. He was actually gifted – and was acting about because of stresses at home. She began to give him extra work and challenged him to see himself as a smart, good student instead of a misfit. Over time, he began to believe it too. She advocated to the teacher on his behalf until she began to understand this student's true potential. Now, instead of being a "problem child" in detention at the end of the day, he is in a program for talented and gifted students. Because she was there and because she cared, Ms. Armstrong gave this child the possibility of a future he could never have dreamed about himself.
At that same town hall meeting, we also heard from a student: a third grader named Sharon Tyler. She shared a story from the first grade. Sharon was being bullied by some kids in her class. Afraid and anxious, she went to the guidance counselor and shared her concerns. The guidance counselor jumped into action and brought together all the kids in her class for a "lunch-brunch" where she facilitated an open and honest conversation among the young students. That one get together changed everything – and the kids were much kinder to each other from that day forward. Most importantly, Sharon knew that if she ever had a problem, she knew where to turn.
Let us imagine for ourselves: What would it have been like if when we were applying for college or navigating financial aid, there was no guidance counselor to help us? What would it have been like if we went to a school that had no music, no art, not theatre, no sports teams? Can we imagine doing research without the help of librarians? How might we have fared in a school environment with increasingly large classroom sizes and overextended staaff?
Jewish tradition and values teach us that we can and we must do better. Judaism is a spiritual tradition in love with learning and with utmost respect for students and teachers. Our ancestors had a lot to say about the value of educating our future generations and raising them with a sense of torah, of wisdom. One teaching I particularly like is from Resh Lakish, a rabbinic sage, who spoke in the name of Rabbi Judah. He said: "The world endures only because of the breath of schoolchildren." He also said: "One many not neglect schoolchildren even in order to build the Holy Temple" What I take from this passage is that learning is the most important activity there is, and that we must never abandon our children—even for the most holy activity in the world – because our future depends on them.
Valuing our children means investing in their education. Unfortunately, our elected officials are choosing a different kind of investment for our city's children. While Corbett cut $1.2 billion for education, he allocated $400 million towards the building of a new prison in Montgomery County. There is a great irony in the fact that this prison will have a librarian, while most of our schools will not. There is even greater irony in the fact that studies have shown that money invested in early education saves the state byreducing costs related to crime, drug use – those things that land young adults in jail in the first place.
Jewish tradition also teaches that we are to pursue justice by helping the poor and militating against the differences between "the haves" and "the have nots." As it says in the book of Deuteronomy, "If there is among you a needy person, one of your brethren, within any of your gates…you shall not harden your heart, nor shut your hand from your needy brother; but you shall surely open your hand to him." In so many other passages, we are told to do what we can to balance the scales, to build a more equitable society.
When funding is further cut or withheld, all schools suffer, but those schools already stressed suffer more, those districts with fewer resources are all but abandoned. This is not just an issue of education but an issue of economic and racial justice. Low-income and children of color are disproportionately affected by the cuts. School closings primarily impact African-American and Latino students, leaving them to cross dangerous streets to get to another school.
The repercussions of this kind of inequality are profound. With poor education and increasing lack of access, fewer low-income children will have the opportunity to go to college or graduate with the skills to enter the workforce. It will be harder and harder for people to escape poverty. This all translates to probable increase in crime, violence, joblessness, hopelessness. Reverend Mark Tyler, pastor of Mother Bethel Congregation in South Philadelphia, has called the struggle to combat Philadelphia's Education crisis a modern day civil rights movement.
While my concern is with all of the city's children, I am less worried about my own children or many of the children within our community than I am about the tens of thousands of kids whose futures will be diminished through continued disinvestment.
I am frustrated that I live in a world in which we invest more in prisons than in education. I am angry that the zip code in which a person lives determines whether or not he or she will receive a good education. I want to live in a society that values learning, honors children and gives them the opportunities they need to succeed and fulfill their God-given potential.
Now, here is some good news. As I mentioned earlier, I truly believe we have an opportunity to move things in the right direction. First, we can act to address the immediate crisis: make phone calls, write letters, and support teachers, parents, and students that are organizing actions. Over the past five months, there has been some excellent organizing and advocacy. Young children, including Kol Tzedek's own, have gone to the City Council and knocked on their doors until they had to come out.
One KT mom told me this story: Her and her child went with a group of students to knock on city council's doors to advocate for education. Her city councilwoman came out and spoke to the children, giving them the gifts of pencils -- which, as this mom pointed out, is sadly needed because with budget cuts, they won't have pencils!! The council woman asked the girl what school she went to. The 3rd grader said, "Penn Alexander." The council person retorted, "Oh! That's a very good school, it's one of my favorites." This wise 3rd grader retorted, "Excuse me, but I don't think you have favorite schools. I think all the schools should be good schools."
Even as we respond to the crisis in front of us for this school year, we also need solutions that will reach the dream of the 3rd grader: good schools for everyone. Kol Tzedek is a founding member of POWER, (Philadelphians to Organize Witness Empower and Rebuild), is an organization made up of 41 congregations working across religious, class, racial, geographic lines to build a city of opportunity for everyone – with no one left behind. Education has been a key area of organizing for POWER for the past year. For the last few months, a group has been studying education funding and considering strategies for long-term change. This team has recommended that POWER take on a multi-year campaign that would involve civic engagement and advocacy for a fair and transparent funding formula.
POWER's first goal is to make education the number ONE issue in the coming Governor's election. Through public forums with candidates of both parties; phone banking, voter turn-out, we will mobilize people to show up and vote on the issue of education. POWER is already connecting with partner organizations around Pennsylvania to make this a state-wide effort. This is not about political partisanship—just like Kol Tzedek, POWER is a non-profit and will not endorse a candidate. But we can make sure that people come out and exercise their power as citizens – and in doing so, God-willing, put someone in office that cares about our children and will invest in their future.
The longer-term strategy is to work with partners across the state to achieve a fair and equitable funding formula. A fair and equitable funding formula is a way in which a state distributes funds by taking into account rates of poverty, the numbers of English as a second language and the number of special needs students per district. A fair funding formula is a long-term solution to the problem of funding – it mandates that the state give money to districts based on facts and data and not on political whim. This is about giving all children, whether rich or poor, black, white, Latino, access to good education.
These are campaigns that we can be involved in as individuals and as a Kol Tzedek community. We can sign up to phone bank or do neighborhood door knocking; we can talk to our friends and neighbors about the stakes of the primary election. Down the road, there will likely be opportunities to go to Harrisburg and speak about the importance of fair and equitable funding.
Before we get overwhelmed with skepticism, let us give ourselves permission to image: What would it be like for us to look back in a year or two or three and see a real change? To see a future brighter for all the children of our city? If each of us does a small part, our collective efforts will make a difference and God willing, we will be able to say: We helped make our city and our world a better place.
Further, let us see this process as the beginning of a much larger fight for the soul of Philadelphia's education. We know there are many more problems with schools than funding, including an too much focus on standards and testing and the privatization of the education system. Let us solve the funding crisis so that we can put out a long-term vision for education in Philaelphia that ensures that all children in this city have the opportunity to learn, to succeed, to be challenged, to be engaged, and to thrive.
On Rosh HaShanah, we are called upon to repent and to turn, to pray our heartfelt prayers, and to align ourselves with Tzedek-justice and to engage in righteous deeds. On Rosh HaShanah, we are called to look into our communities, examine what is broken, and see how we might be a part of fixing it. On this day, as we are called upon to make new commitments for a new Year of sweetness for us and for the world.
Earlier in the service, I gave a blessing to all the children of the congregation. At this time, I would like to give a blessing to all the children in our city and to all of us:
May the Holy One of Blessing Bless all of the children of our city. As they begin a new school year in just a few short days, grant them protection, safety, and security. Grant them loving support and a sense of hopefulness. Grant them opportunities to learn and be challenged, to teach and to grow. Bless them with a love of learning and with teachers who show them their own unique potential. Grant them blessing, success, and honor.
May the Holy One of Blessing bless us and inspire us. May we feel that our destiny is tied to the young children of this city as well as the young children of this country. May we feel moved to act on their behalf to bring about a more equitable, fair and just world for our children to inherit. May we help even out the scales of justice so that all people will be granted access to good schools and an excellent education. May the work of our hands be blessed. Amen.


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Ultralight is an understatement. Feels like you're holding next to nothing. Haven't used in the mountains w/ a pack yet, but around the block worked perfectly. Very easy to use, although release button can be a little sticky to breakdown and fold poles. Unfolding poles is a snap to lockdown. Have some concerns about durability but I don't do much off trail stuff so hopefully won't be an issue. The carry bag for when they're broken down is a nice accessory - yet to see how they'll store in daypack when not in use. Definitely won't notice them when carrying in pack. Can't wait to use in the mountains and put them to the test.Pros: Great design, Build quality, Performance, Ease of use, ultralight weight., compact when broken down
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When I unpacked these poles my first reaction was disbelief on how lightweight they really are. They weigh next to nothing, and collapse down really small. Easy to adjust velcro straps, which make it a cinch to dial in the right fit and feel, especially with gloves. I previously purchased a pair of the BD Contour Elliptic Trail Compact Anti Shock, which is a much beefier pole. I will still use these when I know I am going to be punishing a set of poles, because I just don't know how much punishment these ultra-lightweight poles can take, but so far, so good! I'll be giving them a workout soon on a 3 week section of the AT, so we'll see just what they can take!Pros: Great design, Build quality, Performance, Ease of use
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Parents may often have good intentions when they initiate discussions about sex, contraception and teenage dating with their teens. Yet, parents may not realize that during these talks, a very important issue may be unintentionally left out ... the explanation of healthy versus unhealthy relationships.
Teens are still navigating the road of life and may not realize red-flag relationship situations. In addition to providing explanations about why teenage pregnancy may be problematic and preparing teens through conversations about abstinence, conception or the importance of using contraception, parents should be guiding their sons and daughters on how to effectively navigate the world of teenage relationships.
Parents – Help Your Teen Avoid Unhealthy Relationships:
You should help your teen be alert for warning signs of unhealthy relationships. Often, teenagers may not be able to determine if they are in an unhealthy or potentially abusive relationship. Some red flags that may signal an unhealthy relationship include:
- Possessiveness
- Jealously
- Strong pressure to engage in sex
- Boyfriends or girlfriends who try to isolate your teen from friends or family
Another indicator of a potentially unhealthy relationship that often goes unnoticed is if your teen's boyfriend/girlfriend is constantly texting or calling, gets upset if your teen participates in activities without him/her and/or is demanding of your teen's time. Teens may perceive such possession as an indication that their boyfriend/girlfriend loves them so much that he/she always wants to be with them. But more likely than not, this type of behavior may be a sign of an unhealthy relationship.
Is It Love?
Teens may not understand the differences between love and sex. Some good advice for teens who are unsure about getting into a serious relationship is - friends first, dating later. If your teen is friendly with someone and is thinking about becoming a couple, encourage them to consider the following:
- Do you communicate well with each other?
- Do you have shared interests?
- Do you have friends in common?
- Do you respect each other?
- Do your friends like and trust this person?
If any of the answers to these questions is "no," there may be the potential for an unhealthy relationship. Teens may be confused about whether or not they are in love. Don't make the error of dismissing your teen's feelings by telling him or her that "you're too young to be in love." This should be an opportunity to help your teen understand his or her feelings as well as assess whether or not an unhealthy relationship may be on the horizon.
Discuss this individual with your teen. Talk about the characteristics of this relationship. For example, is it based mainly on physical attraction, is there equal give and take, does this person accept your teen and support his or her interests? All of these considerations could provide valuable insight into the quality of this relationship.
Consequences and Dangers of Cyberspace:
In addition to discussing the consequences that can come with unprotected sex, make sure to also talk about what may make sex tempting and the reasons why your teen may consider having sex. Include discussion about the potential dangers of being overtly sexual on the Internet (either by posting suggestive pictures of themselves, engaging in flirtatious conversations or posting too much personal information). You can also instruct your teen to never do anything that makes him or her feel uncomfortable or be involved in activities like sexting (sending sexually explicit messages or photographs to somebody's cell phone).
Remind him or her that once they send or post a particular picture, they have no control over where it goes or who will eventually see it. This could negatively affect their reputation and potentially lead to poor self-esteem - both of which can leave your teen more vulnerable to attracting unhealthy relationships.
Age Differences in Teenage Relationships:
Some additional areas that could breed unhealthy relationships include whether or not there is a significant age difference in your teen's relationship. This could cause an inequity in power, making it difficult for your teen to negotiate sexual activity and/or contraception use.
Research by Brown and Flanigan shows that, among teens ages 12 to 14, 13% of same-age relationships include sex. Yet this number increases to 26% if there is a two-year age difference. And if the partner is three or more years older, 33% of the relationships involve sex. In addition (among 14-year-olds), 73% of boys and 30% of girls whose oldest serious boyfriend or girlfriend was two or more years older reported being sexually experienced - as compared to 29% of boys and 13% of girls whose oldest partner was no more than one year older.
Certain relationship characteristics have been shown to affect teen birth control use as well as teenage sexual behavior. Teens in unhealthy relationships may leave them more at risk for experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Data by Manlove and others reveal that teen relationships where there are older partners or differences in race, ethnicity, social economic statuses, etc., tend to be linked with lower contraception use. This is also the case if your teen doesn't know his or her partner very well.
Parents have the responsibility to teach their teens about life's choices and the consequences of those choices. Part of this task may be helping your teen stay away from unhealthy relationships. In order to assess whether your teen may be in danger, it is essential to your teen and his or her feelings seriously. If your teen is in an unhealthy relationship, he or she may need your help in ending it. Remember that the lessons they learn from their teenage relationships will serve as the foundation for the relationships they form as adults.
Albert, B., Brown, S., & Flanigan, C. (eds.) (2003). 14 and younger: The sexual behavior of young adolescents. Washington, DC: National Campaign to Prevent Pregnancy.
Manlove, J., Ryan, S., & Franzetta, K. Contraceptive use patterns across teens' sexual relationships: The role of relationships, partners, and sexual histories. Demography. 2007. 44(3):603-621. Accessed via private subscription 2/5/12.


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Steven King, the ex-boyfriend of missing Toledo toddler Elaina Steindfurth's mother has been indicted on one count of obstructing justice. The Lucas County Grand Jury issued the charged this afternoon.
King is accused of lying to investigators about information related to the girl's disappearance.
Today marks two months since missing 18 month-old Elaina disappeared from an East Toledo home. She was last seen back on June 2nd at a home on Federal Street.
Both King and Angela Steinfurth, Elaina's mother, are both locked up in the Lucas County Jail on obstructing justice charges. They are both accused of giving false statements about the girl's disappearance.
Police say they are still actively looking for information that would give them answers about the baby's disappearance.
Meantime, Steinfurth is due back in court August 15th for a pre-trial hearing.
If you have any information on the case, call Crimestopper 419-255-1111.
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The big issues for this week's Caricom summit
THE 33rd regular annual Heads of Government Conference of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) takes place this week in Castries, St Lucia, with the region's external relations, and the European Union (EU) in particular, expected to be a major focus of attention.
A special guest for the three-day summit, which begins on Wednesday, will be the secretary general of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (APC) states, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas.
The community's Heads of Government are expecting a critical assessment from Dr Chambers of changing priorities by the European Union (EU) — currently in the throes of an economic crisis — with threatened negative impact on this region in the areas of development aid and trade.
The need to evolve a co-ordinated strategy to influence international support for the ACP countries to have a regional representational right at the level of the powerful G-20 forum is also expected to be an issue for consideration during exchanges with Dr Chambers.
The EU and the USA remain the two most dominant trade partners of the Caribbean region but increasingly China and, to a lesser extent, India, have been making significant inroads on their long-held hemispheric trade turf.
APC/EU relations
Of immediate concern for this region are the implications of the EU governing Council's endorsement of a decision by the European Commission (EC) of an 'Agenda for Change' that outlines proposed new approaches in the framing of budgetary support for third countries, among them middle-income states in the Latin America-Caribbean region.
When they held their 32nd annual summit last year in St Kitts and Nevis, a special guest was the EC Commissioner for Development Andris Piebalgs, with whom the Heads had shared their perspectives on what's known as the Joint Caribbean-EU Strategy (JEUCS), intended as successor to the current 'EU-Caribbean Partnership for Growth, Stability and Development' launched in 2006.
However, beyond external trade and economic relations, the Caricom leaders, meeting under the chairmanship of host Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony, would also be expected to move away from the surprising decision taken at that special summit in Guyana to press the "pause button" on the Caricom Single Market and Economy (CSME).
CSME 'pause'
Not only did that "pause" decision further weaken faith in the regional economic integration process, it provoked critical questions about seeming contempt for Caricom citizens by the Heads of Government in the manner of their governance of an economic integration movement now in its 39th year.
At their 2011 summit in Basseterre, the Heads eventually bit the proverbial bullet to overhaul the system of governance of Caricom where a poorly staffed and tired, if not disillusioned, secretariat will give way to enlightened and effective management .
Yet this promise of new governance may not be a reality, even in the next three years when the CSME was originally expected to be a "lived reality".
What new initiatives, therefore, can be expected to emerge from this week's 33rd summit in Castries? Can one hope that the Caricom leaders may come to realise that in announcing their decision to put arrangements for the CSME on "pause" they have simply succeeded in spreading the mood of cynicism and discontent across the 15-member Community?
Among matters of immediate concern to some member states would be widening of the membership base of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the regional institution as a final appeal court in place of the British Privy Council.
At present, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago — the two Caricom countries to first gain their political independence 50 years ago from Britain — are still engaging in old-style divisive colonial politics over the modalities of delinking from the Privy Council in preference for the CCJ as their regional court of last resort.
CCJ and WI cricket
Also awaiting implementation action is that seminal report on the future development of West Indies cricket -- the game with which so much of our political, social and cultural history is interwoven.
The Castries July 4-6 summit is the place and time for some meaningful action on the Governance Committee on West Indies Cricket Report of October 2007.
After all, resulting from the deliberations of a Heads of Government summit, hosted and chaired by then Prime Minister Anthony, arrangements were pursued for the establishment of the 'Governance Committee' under the chairmanship of former Jamaica Prime Minister PJ Patterson.
Last March, Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller had succeeded in stimulating fresh interest among fellow Heads of Government when they met in Suriname to bring an end to the controversies involving Chris Gayle's exclusion from the West Indies team.
Well, she can hardly miss the opportunity to raise with Prime Minister Anthony this week in Castries the necessity to influence the West Indies Cricket Board to demonstrate some practical interest to get the ball rolling on the wide-ranging recommendations outlined in the Patterson-chaired committee.
After this week's summit, we shall soon learn what new initiatives are to be pursued on the CSME, external economic relations, governance of the community, West Indies cricket, and the burning issue of regional air transportation.


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Over 5,700 attended The Car Wash Show™
LAS VEGAS — More than 5,700 attended The Car Wash Show™2012 here this week, according to a press release.
The May 9 release by the International Carwash Association® (ICA) said preliminary data shows that attendance at the show increased by 4 percent over the last two years' attendance figures, and more than 7,000 carwash locations were represented.
At the show, the ICA inducted Bill Martin of Metro Express Car Wash in Boise, Idaho, into the Car Wash Hall of Fame; officially launched its new Wash Count business intelligence program; and announced several enhancements to the WaterSavers® environmental recognition and marketing program.
"We see the increase in attendance at The Car Wash Show™ 2012 as an indicator that the car wash industry is on a path of renewed growth, and are looking forward to serving an even greater number of operators and suppliers with this event in the future," said Eric Wulf, CEO of the ICA.
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A "Welcome Home Veterans Rally" helped show veterans that Americans do care about the sacrifice they've made for our freedoms.
The Task Force Omega of Kentucky and AMVETS Post 67 hosted the event.
The traveling wall called "The Wall that Heals" that lists people who died in the Vietnam War and the "Agent Orange Quilt of Tears" were on display.
These two pieces travel from city to city throughout the country.
Organizers said they hope today makes people appreciate being a Kentuckian and an American.
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An Outstanding Community Production
Wexford Creamery this week announced its support programme for this year's Wexford Festival Opera.
Managing Director of Wexford Creamery Frank Ronan, made the official announcement at the Wexford Opera House with David McLoughlin, CEO of Wexford Festival Opera.
The theme for this year's sponsorship is "An Outstanding Community Production". Frank Ronan commented :
'We want to highlight the huge amount of work that goes into the Wexford Festival Opera each and every year by their team of highly motivated local volunteers. Wexford Festival Opera depends on the local community to make each year a success and each year the county benefits from this globally recognised cultural event. This deep connection between the Festival Opera and the Wexford Community closely reflects Wexford Creamery's own position and underlines why the relationship between the two organisations works so well."


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Banish the blah ham with this 5-minute pineapple sauce perfumed with curry. Don't tell anyone, but it's good on ice cream, too.
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Former Panthers RB Stephen Davis Arrested
Stephen Davis, who played for the Panthers from 2003-2005, was arrested in Columbia, SC on Wednesday for allegedly failing to pay taxes on a nightclub he owns. According to WCNC.com, Davis is being charged with operating a business without a license and writing fraudulent checks. Author's note: Before you get on a soapbox, keep in mind that Davis is suffering from memory loss due to hits he suffered during his career; so these alleged violations could be caused by said memory loss.


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I note the inclusion of voice actor Nolan North in Star Trek into Darkness.
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UPDATE: Chislehurst nightclub Glam appeals Bromley Council decision to revoke licence
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CHISLEHUSRT nightclub Glam, whose licence was revoked following a number of violent incidents, has appealed the decision.
The club in Sidcup Bypass was closed early last year after a review, but reopened in September.
A series of violent incidents followed, leading police to apply for a further review, which resulted in Bromley Council's licensing sub-committee revoking the club's premises licence.
The committee heard evidence from police that the club "had a tendency to downplay" and not report incidents as they occurred.
There were issues with the training of staff, and the management did not fully comply with conditions, some of which they had suggested.
Licence holder Adrian Pollock denied management had failed and said progress had been made, including the installation of upgraded CCTV.
He argued the club should not be held accountable for the inadequacies of the security firm they employed, and suggested allegations of assault were "not high" compared to an average London nightclub.
However the sub-committee concluded that, despite the efforts of the licence holder and the staff, there was a long-standing problem of drink-related violence at the premises and not enough was being done to prevent the supply of alcohol to those who already had too much to drink.
The committee accepted police evidence that there had been a failure of management.
Chairman of the licensing sub-committee Councillor Tim Stevens, said: "After weighing up all the evidence, we were satisfied that the licence holder and staff had not dealt with the serious issues of crime and disorder arising at the premises.
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One half of the up-and-coming Greenville, Mississippi rap group Needle in a Haystack was lost recently after gun shots brutally ended the life of Marvin "Big Stucky" Stuckett. SOHH spoke with group member Woede Mack to find out what the unfortunate death means to him.
"He was pretty much the forefront of the group," the Home Town Entertainment artist told SOHH. "He was pretty much the swag to the group. It's a big loss out here, man."
According to the Delta Democrat Times, Stuckett was shot twice, once in the arm and back, while standing near his home around 3 a.m. Sunday morning (September 7). Discovered in his neighbor's backyard, an ambulance officials immediately rushed him to the Delta Regional Medical Center where he passed away hours later.
Believed to be an act of retaliation stemming from an altercation at the local Southern Whispers nightclub, two more shootings occurred throughout the day leaving victims Nick Harman, 29, and Kendrick Johnson, 27, with near-fatal wounds.
Authorities are reportedly speaking with Johnson in hopes of identifying a suspect.
Prior to the rapper's passing, Needle in a Haystack was on the verge of gaining increased exposure after releasing two albums, touring throughout the region and being asked to create a track for NFL player Asante Samuel called "Lock 'Em Down."
"We had pretty much kept it going in on the game with relationships out there in the A[tlanta area] with [Yung] Joc and out there with Grand Hustle," he explained. "We had pretty much just maneuvered our way in the game then we had just done the song for Asante Samuel when he used to play with the Patriots."
Emphasizing the effect his partner's death has had on the local residents, Woede promised to succeed for Stucky.
"Real talk man, it's just a total blow down here in the Delta, Mississippi but that ain't gonna stop this here Home Team Entertainment," he added. "I'mma do it just for him. The world can get ready for it. I'mma give 'em a story that the world don't really know about down here."
Woede expects to drop both a special tribute mixtape and re-released album in the near future.
Update: Authorities have arrested four men in the connection to Stucky's death. According to the Associated Press Greenville resident Steve Ford was charged with one count of murder and once count of conspiracy, while Freddie Harris and Jonathan Robinson were charged with one count of conspiracy to commit murder and one count of accessory after the fact. Another unidentified man was also arrested as police believe he was also connected to the rapper's death.


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Teenagers studying English Literature will have to study at least 15 poems at GCSE, including works by authors such as Wordsworth, Byron and Keats, under a major shake-up of the exams.
Details of new GCSEs in English and Maths - due to be taught in schools from September 2015 - were unveiled by the Department of Education today.
In future, pupils will be required to learn poems by no fewer than five poets - and to study 300 lines of poetry at a minimum.
Youngsters will also be told they must "broaden their knowledge of literature" and read widely to prepare for unseen texts in exam papers.
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A professor from Southern Vermont College is offering a course on banned books:
There have already been 6,364 challenges posed to the American Library Association, and that was only between the years of 1990 and 2000.
What if all the challenges went uninvestigated, and the suspect books were summarily banned? No one would end up ever finding out about Tom Sawyer or the Chamber of Secrets, and millions of imaginations would be stifled, having been deprived of the freedom of literature.
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Everybody talks about Dwightmare but no one seems to remember when it started and it started by Jameer.
Most worryingly, people talk of how Dwight should be like Jameer and be loyal; Mr. Hennigan says "we want players who want to be there", "Jameer wants to be here". And it looks like Magic are thinking of resigning Jameer, I believe that move will hurt Magic much, much more than losing Dwight.
Update : Reports say Jameer and Magic have a deal in place, I was late to post.
It started on the last NBA finals Magic reached : Jameer "The self-proclaimed Co-Leader of Team" staged a comeback while he was still injured, killed team chemistry and new playsets installed while he was out, upset team by breaking their newly adjusted plays, made the team look like a fish out of water. Then just after killing the franchise's best chance of winning championship, he declared he was re-injured and shut himself down.
Update : Nowadays, most people think it was not the case and "organization decided to bring him back". In 2009 most people were thinking Jameer forced it.
In a league, where even a team featuring LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh need luck to reach NBA finals twice and need more luck to win championship, this "hero complex" deserves every punishment imaginable.
Otis Smith was a Jameer Nelson guy : when Dwight Howard recognized what happened and complained, "management" told him to shut up, act as professional and do not be a jerk anymore. And that was the time Dwight first started to question the management.
At that point, franchise needed to make some upgrades to go further.
However, the same "management" looked at the situation and as they were "Jameer guys" , instead of improving at the obvious point guard position, they decided to improve at Hedo's SF position : the player responsible for filling playmaking holes left by Jameer.
So, instead of getting a good point guard that did not need a complementary player to fill his stats, they tried to get a "better Hedo" to complement Jameer.
Alston was sent away, Hedo was let go. Jameer stayed.
Blockbuster trades, each one worser than the one before, followed.
All Dwight wanted was a very good point guard, he was given anything but that.
As if that was not enough, all bad moves were labeled "to please Dwight" and he became the scapegoat for Otis' blunders; but the less than average "co-leader" point guard stayed.
Every team plays with 5 players, but with Jameer on the floor, Magic play with 4,5 players :
- PG Jameer : 0,5 PG player
- SG : 1 player
- SF : Hedo/VC : 0,5 PG + 0,5 SF player
- PG : 1 player
- C : Dwight : 1 C player
For gods sake, what should VC do : play 0,5 PG + 1 SF by himself ? What should Dwight do : play 0,5 PG + 1 C + 0,5 SF ? What should Hedo do : play 0,5 PG + 1 SF by himself ?
With Jameer on floor and your team having the ball, your center is running to score, your SG and PG are running to 3point shoots, but your PG is just running; your SF is not even running as he has no idea what he will need to do : shoot, pass, dribble, make plays ???
And everybody says "your SF is slow"... for gods sake, he is charged to think for your unpredictable PG and keep his eye on him, not his opponent. At a time every split second counts, he has no time to focus on his opponent.
Now, Hedo is seen "an albatross contract"; but if you add Hedo Turkoglu + Jameer's salary together, you end up with a superstar point guards salary. If Jameer was a good point guard, then you would not have to pay Hedo or any other "upgraded Hedo"s. With a pure PG, you can get a pure SF too ( they are easier to find than waiting for Emir Preldzic ).
Dear deVos family :
- You have punished Otis, the guy who wrecked havoc your organization, by firing him. Mr. Hennigan says "Dwight is a generational player", how long is a generation, 10 years ? He lost 8 of them, all he needed to do was getting a very good point guard. He did everything except that, he was a "Jameer" guy.
- You have punished Stan, who won games with whatever he was dealt, but got angry with the hand he had.
- You are punishing Dwight, by shipping him to another place that does not have a good point guard.
- Now, please complete the task, do not resign Jameer, and start from a clean state. If Dwight is guilty of punishment for wanting to play with a good point guard, then so is Jameer by a great measure by being the PG that killed your best chance at championship. He deserves every punishment even for that lost Final.
- Any time Jameer spends on your team, your team will never contend and will be lost.
So, dear Mr. Hennigan : Dwight is not as fool or brat as you think, he knows he has to get over Heat and Oklahoma City to win a championship. He has seen that only teams with a really good point guard and really good center stand a chance against the Heat ( which does not have any of these players ) and OKC ( which does not have a really good center ).
If you can find and sign an exceptional point guard, sign him for this year and let Jameer walk, then you can keep Howard until trade deadline and maybe get a better deal.
If you can not, let Jameer walk too : the world is full of point guards who can play as average NBA PG, you can even trade for rookie PG or sign 3-4 undrafted PG's to fill the same spot; you will get the same level of production for much less than you will pay Jameer Nelson for "his loyalty to his hero complex".
It will take less than a minute to instruct someone to recheck what I have written, and it will take less than a few hours to collect all data and comparisons, and it will take less than 15 minutes to read and analyze if Jameer deserves a new contract or not.
Update : As they reached that deal; they concluded he deserves a contract.
Yours Sincerely,
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