text:
↵ ↵↵
↵Update: KMTR in Eugene is reporting police told the station neither Masoli nor Embry are "suspects at this time." ↵
↵Update 2: The Oregonian has details on a potential alibi for the players and the ongoing investigation. ↵↵
↵College students are mostly people of few possessions. Some have cars and some have Wiis, some have TVs and some have iPods. But those vary greatly from person to person and income to income. The one thing nearly every college student now has, often thanks to university requirements, is a laptop. I find it hard to believe that Oregon football players Jeremiah Masoli and Garrett Embry would each have needed an extra one. ↵↵
↵The Oregonian reports that Masoli and Embry are being investigated by Eugene police for stealing two laptops and a guitar from a fraternity house. ↵↵
↵⇥Fraternity member Max Wolfard filed a police report alleging that the players took two MacBook Pro computers - one valued at $2,000, the other at $1,500 - and a $900 guitar from the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house at 812 E. 14th Ave. in Eugene early Sunday. ⇥⇥ ↵⇥↵
↵⇥...⇥⇥ ↵⇥↵⇥
↵⇥Wolfard, a 20-year-old sophomore from Portland, is adamant he has correctly identified the players. ⇥⇥ ↵⇥↵⇥
↵⇥"The minute I stepped on the staircase I said to myself, 'Wow, Masoli and Embry are in our house right now," Wolfard told The Oregonian on Sunday afternoon. "Masoli has a very distinctive face, very distinctive facial hair -- not to mention I see him on TV all the time."⇥⇥ ↵⇥↵
↵As this is an ongoing investigation, and the Oregonian story is basically framed around what Wolfard told a reporter, it should be noted both that all parties are innocent until proven guilty, and Oregon's athletic department is keeping mum. But if it's true that he was recognized at a frat house for his "very distinctive facial hair," this incident may well make Masoli the dumbest alleged laptop burglar-slash-BCS conference starting quarterback in recent memory ↵↵
↵Florida-turned-Auburn QB Cameron Newton will just have to catch up. ↵↵
↵Editor's note: A photo that initially appeared in this post initially identified as Garrett Embry was incorrect due to a mislabeled photo from the Associated Press. We have pulled the correct headshots directly from the Oregon Ducks web site now. ↵↵
This post originally appeared on the Sporting Blog. For more, see The Sporting Blog Archives.


text:
Skip Navigation
WVDE News
West Virginia Receives $5.85 Million Grant For Mathematics Education
Posted: April 06, 2000
West Virginia has received a five-year, $5.85 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve mathematics teaching in middle schools. The new initiative, called Project MERIT (Mathematics Education Reform Initiative for Teachers), is a collaborative effort among the West Virginia Department of Education, the State College and University Systems of West Virginia, the West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the West Virginia Mathematics and Science Coalition.
U.S. Senator Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., made the official announcement Tuesday in Washington.
This generous grant from NSF will allow us to target teachers at the middle school level to improve their content knowledge and promote achievement for all students, said State Superintendent David Stewart. Through Project MERIT, we will reach more than 950 math teachers in grades 6-8 by supporting research-based teaching and learning.
Project MERIT will utilize MathScape, an exemplary instructional materials model from NSF. Thirty-five teachers will form a leadership team, along with 110 mentor teachers and two teachers from each of the 55 county school systems. They will work with math educators from higher education institutions to deliver the program of study to teachers throughout the state.
We are anticipating great student achievement results from this project, said state Mathematics Coordinator Larry Lamb. By emphasizing hands-on activities, visualization, and opportunities for strong collaboration, Project MERIT will provide an outstanding professional development vehicle for teachers.
For more information, contact Larry Lamb, state math coordinator, at 304-558-7805.
West Virginia Department of Education
Topics: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
For suggestions, questions, problems contact the webmaster
State Board | Department | Teachers | Parents | Students | Community | Data

subset: commoncrawl


text:
100 North Hayford Road · Airway Heights, WA 99001
877.871.6672 · 509.242.7000
Just minutes from downtown Spokane and the Spokane International Airport
At Northern Quest every step is taken to provide the very best guest experience, it has earned the prestigious distinction of being both a AAA Four Diamond Award winner and a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star property. It is one of only five properties in Washington State to earn Forbes' Four-Star hotel rating, and one of only four to earn both the Forbes Four-Star rating and the AAA Four Diamond Award. The hotel features 250 beautifully-appointed rooms, including 22 luxurious suites. Northern Quest's dedication to excellence is seen in every aspect of the hotel. Each room features a custom bed, designed and produced exclusively for Northern Quest, and furnished with fine linens. Northern Quest is one of just a few properties in North America to install a total IP-based, high definition video-on-demand service to maximize the guest experience. In addition to the luxurious beds, linens and spa showers in every room, each guest receives a surplus of complimentary amenities, including overnight valet, Wi-Fi access, Keurig coffee makers with gourmet coffees and teas, bottled water and nightly turndown service, as well as complimentary airport and area-wide transportation.
La Rive Spa & Salon featuring massage therapy, body wraps and body treatments, a full-service hair salon and nail salon. Spa guests can also take advantage of our indoor pool and whirlpool, complimentary fitness center with personal trainers by appointment, our warming rooms, experiential showers and Co-Ed Relaxation Lounge.
Northern Quest's casino has 55,000sf of gaming space housing more than 1,800 slots and progressives, 37 table games (including blackjack, craps and roulette), live poker, Keno and off-track betting. There is also a non-smoking gaming area and two lounges featuring cocktails, appetizers and bar-top gaming.
Northern Quest has 14 distinct restaurants, bars, lounges and nightclubs, including Masselow's Restaurant, EPIC Sports Restaurant, Impulse and Studio E nightclubs, Legends of Fire Cigars & Fine Spirits, Fatburger, Fireside Lounge, Rivers Edge Buffet, Yogoshop, Fai's Noodle House, Liquid, Turf Club Lounge, Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen, Espresso and Marketplace.
The Pend Oreille Pavilion is home to star-studded entertainment. Past entertainers include Bill Cosby, Jay Leno, Natalie Cole, Clint Black and BB King, among others. You can also take in a salsa lesson or some comedy, dance the night away at of our nightclubs, enjoy a fine cigar at the Inland Northwest's only cigar room or catch the big game on our 30' x 10' HDTV.
The Kalispel Tribe opened the first phase of Northern Quest Casino in January of 2000. Since then, there have been two expansions to the casino floor. The Resort opened on December 31, 2009. The Kalispel Tribe of Indians employs around 2,000 people through Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority, Tribal government and health and human services. On average, the Kalispel Tribe donates more than $800,000 annually back to the community and spends approximately $9.6 million each year on goods and services in the Spokane area.
Northern Quest Resort & Casino sits on the West Plains in the town of Airway Heights, just 10 minutes west of downtown Spokane, Washington, and five minutes from Spokane International Airport.
As the largest city between Seattle and Minneapolis, Spokane is a regional shopping, entertainment and recreation destination. Downtown Spokane, which has many national name brand stores and unique boutiques, is a quick complimentary shuttle ride away. The Spokane region is also home to 16 wineries and many of them are award winning. You can find lots of local and Pacific Northwest wines on the menus at our restaurants and lounges. Outdoor recreation is abundant in the Inland Northwest – many activities in Eastern Washington and North Idaho are just a short drive away. In Spokane and the surrounding area, there are 33 golf courses, 76 lakes and rivers, and five ski and snowboard resorts.
Northern Quest Resort & Casino is the perfect place to stay, relax and play, and to be your home base as you check out all the other fabulous things the Spokane region has to offer!


text:
Rigged Elevator Pranks Riders With Donald Duck Sounds and More
Improv Everywhere Turns Subway Car Into Talk Show
It's something only Improv Everywhere could accomplish -- going on to a subway car, making a huge ruckus and not annoying every single person on the train. This time, the team set up a late night-style talk show, complete with desk, comfy chair, backdrop and band. Technically the band was just a guy with a keytar, but we'll allow it.
News Anchor Tries to Eat World's Hottest Pie
You might recognize a few of these faces from last week, when we showed the man on the right, Karl Stefanovic, pranking his co-anchor from Australia 'Today' on the air. He's back, and this time he's trying to eat the world's hottest pie.
Man Pulls Off Flawless Human Chair Prank
Dad Pulls Off Best April Fool's Prank of 2013
This is the kind of prank we like. Nobody gets hurt, and it didn't happen to us.
See All of Google's April Fool's Day Pranks
If you're anything like us, you probably have no idea what day it is. Well, it's Monday, April 1st. Yes, it's April Fool's Day, which means that Google is planning to pull the wool over our eyes all day long. Here are some of the pranks they're pulling, in cas
Helpful Video Shows You How to Get Any Girl's Phone Number
You decide: are the guys in this video funny, gutsy or just plain weird, creepy and jerk-ish?
Is This Elevator Murder Prank Effective Marketing for 'Dead Man Down'?
Well, technically their plan worked, even though we think they are jerks. To promote a movie, ad agency Thinkmodo decided to stage a fake murder in an elevator and see how people react when the doors opened onto somebody being killed, so that they could film it and put it on the internet.
Prankster Dressed as Plant Terrifies Shoppers
YouTuber RRyanLewis, whose favorite pastime seems to be dressing up as a plant and scaring people, is at it again. Here is his newest installment of the "Bushman" pranks.


text:
None from Florida
Ron Book is one of the most powerful lobbyists in Florida and lobbies the state Legislature. Based in Aventura in South Florida, Book represents numerous businesses, associations and local governments including Broward and Miami-Dade counties. He has represented the Miami Dolphins since 1982.
Recent statements involving Ron Book
"Super Bowl L by everybody's estimation is a $500 million economic impact to the state of Florida."
Recent stories featuring Ron Book
PolitiFact Florida tackles claims about Miami Dolphins stadium:
The Miami Dolphins are asking for public help to finance a major stadium renovation. We check the facts.
We want to hear your suggestions and comments. Email the Florida Truth-O-Meter with feedback and with claims you'd like to see checked. If you send us a comment, we'll assume you don't mind us publishing it unless you tell us otherwise.


text:
don't live at 973 2nd Ave on 11/25/2008
Infestation of bed bugs began in apartment 4 of 973 2nd Ave (located between 51-52 Streets) and moved down to other apartments in 973 2nd Ave in New York, NY around June 2008 and was still on-going in July 2008. DO NOT LIVE HERE because the exterminator attempted to eradicate the bed bug problem 4 times to no avail. The apartment construction is very poor and shoddy so there are so many crevices for the bed bugs to hide and dwell. The apartment building itself is poorly managed and quite dirty.
The apartments themselves were not kept well either and may only continue to be breeding ground for the bed bugs. It's sad that Buttercup Bakery is on the first floor. The other residents did not do their part in helping to eradicate the situation because they were too busy playing the blame game. The current residents of apartments 3 and 4, a male in his late 20's and a female in her 30's, are particularly difficult to deal with and are quite messy individuals who wouldn't follow the guidelines the exterminator gave us.
No nearby bug reports


text:
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Injured South Carolina tailback Marcus Lattimore won't attend the 12th-ranked Gamecocks contest with Arkansas on Saturday.
The school said Thursday that Lattimore, team physician Dr. Jeffrey Guy and head trainer Clint Haggard agreed that Lattimore should not attend. Gamecocks coach Steve Spurrier had said earlier in the week that Lattimore would be on hand when the school unveiled signage at Williams-Brice Stadium honoring the junior for his school career-best 38 rushing touchdowns.
Lattimore suffered a gruesome right knee injury against Tennessee two weeks ago. He had surgery last Friday, Guy and other surgeons repairing several knee ligaments. Guy says there are no plans for additional operations.
The school says Lattimore is in good spirits and has started his rehabilitation. Lattimore finished the season with 662 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Home News Weather Sports Video About Us Newslinks Community Follow Us Fun and Games Blogs KATV/FCC Public File
Employment Contact KATV Credit Application and Advertising Terms and Conditions KATV Programming EEO Report
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 WorldNow and KATV. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
A Lubbock City Councilman was held in contempt of a court order this week. John Leonard and his wife Mary-Francis are currently going through divorce proceedings. The judge in the case says Leornard failed to comply with an order to pay spousal support until his divorce is final. Leonard spoke to NewsChannel 11 and says this was a simple miscommunication between he and his lawyer.
"There's been some miscommunication over some court paperwork. This has come out of a long and protracted divorce proceeding lasting almost two years that has torn apart my family and divided our friends. I have been strictly following the advice of my attorney, Jack McClendon, and he is appealing the judge's decision. I'm terribly disappointed that my personal life has been drug into the public by the media," said Leonard.
Leornard has been ordered to pay the restitution. Failure to do so could mean jail time.
|Courts & Crime
5600 Avenue A
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KCBD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
Search for it...
Museum music, dance & drama
Museum workshops, talks & tours
Toddler & children activities
WW1 - Conflict & Community
All the below exhibitions are at Northampton Museum & Art Gallery unless stated.
21 June - 31 August
Discover the trial of Thomas Becket that took place at Northampton Castle in this informative and interactive exhibition. Featuring displays and film from local schools.
Batteries not included | 21 June - 5 October 2014
Batteries not included- the history of toys. An interactive exhibition for all the family looking at toys; past and present, their role and how we feel about them.
WW1 Exhibition – A shoe maker goes to War | 2 August - 9 November 2014
In July 1914 almost ten thousand men joined the Northamptonshire regiment. One month later Britain was at war with Germany in what was called "the war to end all wars."
This exhibition will look at the stories of some of the shoemakers who fought and how their absence affected those they left behind. Produced in partnership with the Northamptonshire Regimental Association and the Northamptonshire Yeomanry Association.
This exhibition is in conjunction with the Conflict and Community project supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund
2, 4 and September
An opportunity to see A Shoemaker goes to War exhibition and perhaps watch the performance of 'Regeneration' at Royal & Derngate.
If you would like to know about future exhibitions, events and workshops please email firstname.lastname@example.com with your details and we will add you to our mailing list. Please state any preferences you may have e.g. art, history or general information. All information will be kept confidential and used only by the museum.
Like us on https://www.facebook.com/NorthamptonMuseum
Follow us on https://twitter.com/NorthamptonShoe


text:
There was a blonde at a stoplight and it said walk. She started walking and, when she was in the middle of the street, the sign turned to don't walk. So she stopped.
Check out the list of comedians who taped specials in March.
Unlimited streams and downloads of the best stand-up specials for just $5.
Visit our CC Live page for live comedy events near you.


text:
In English
Radio Helsinki
You arrived here at 09:55 Helsinki time Wednesday 3.9.2014
SUNDAY EVENING : ELECTION SPECIAL - MASSIVE GAINS FOR TRUE FINNS AND A BAD NIGHT FOR THE CENTRE PARTY, AS FINLAND EXPERIENCES SWEEPING PROTEST VOTE. NATIONAL COALITION WILL BE LARGEST PARTY (Updated 23:55)
A long and interesting night was forecast, and so it transpired in what was a quite exceptional election in Finnish terms, as the country rejected the Centre-Right government of the past four years and swept the populist and eurosceptic True Finns close to a seat in government.
Timo Soini
print this
(This article was first published on Sunday night and was updated several times during the course of the evening; latest figures are at the bottom)
Finns went to the polls today in what has been one of the most eagerly-watched elections in a long time, with many eyes on the outcome not just in Finland itself, but across the European Union, amid speculation that a strong performance from the populist and fiercely eurosceptic opposition grouping the True Finns could affect the bailout programme for Portugal and lead to the country adopting a less amenable attiude towards Brussels than hitherto.
In bright sunny weather, at least in the south, turnout at polling stations was brisk across the country, with long lines forming in some places, indicating a rise in the overall voting figures, which have dipped alarmingly below 70% in recent elections.
The polls closed at 20:00
, and the first results of advance voting - in which some 31.2% of the electorate took part - have just come in.
They suggest a very strong showing by the True Finns, and that the Centre Party of Prime Minister
Mari Kiviniemi
has taken a battering. The Centre are only in fourth place behind the National Coalition Party and the opposition Social Democrats and True Finns. The Social Democrats have thus far claimed second place, as the count continues.
Advance voting
The approximately 1.3 million votes cast in advance of the Parliamentary Elections were distributed as follows (advance voting percentage from 2007 in parentheses):
National Coalition Party
(Cons.) 20.2 % (
Social Democrats
19.5% (
True Finns
18.6% (
Centre Party
17.3 (
Left Alliance
8.3% (
6.4% (
Christian Democrats
4.3% (
Swedish People's Party
3.5% (
2.0% (
It is important to note
that these initial figures are an indicator at best, as they reflect something of a bias towards the rural voters, who traditionally support the Centre Party (formerly known as the Agrarian Union), and who have generally been active in advance voting.
Hence we have chosen to compare them not with the final outcome in 2007, but with the votes cast for each party in advance four years ago.
Furthermore, these advance votes are incomplete, with approximately 200,000 early votes from around the country still to be counted.
Even so, for the Centrists to have lost such a colossal share of their support at this stage of the proceedings does not bode well for their evening, and the phenomenal success of the True Finns - currently expected to secure as many as 38 or 39 seats in the new Parliament - would appear on the face of these numbers to have been drawn in great measure from the defection of former Centre Party voters.
On past experiences, the share of the National Coalition Party and Greens can be expected to rise accordingly as the votes from the larger urban voting districts of the south come in during the course of the evening, but the role of and the strong support enjoyed by the True Finns in this election has meant that we are in many respects sailing in uncharted waters.
Some idea of the complexity of things
at this stage might be had from the fact that the Centre Party, which was fourth when the advance votes were announced, had climbed into first place by around 21:00 as votes from small rural communities came in, while at the same time the National Coalition Party, widely expected to be the largest in the country (for the first time ever) when the dust settles, began in pole position but by 21:00 it had dropped to fourth.
However one looks at these numbers
, and however "temporary" they may be, there is no doubt whatsoever that Finland has seen a protest wave of tsunami proportions sweeping through the electorate.
That the True Finns could jump from a handful of seats in 2007 to nearly forty now, and that the opposition Social Democrats - who have been largely in the doldrums in recent years - could achieve what looks like an effective defensive victory, are two firm indications that the current government has received a vote of no confidence.
This embraces such things as the country's immigration policy, burgeoning income disparities, job losses in the pulp & paper industry, disgreements over pensions and retirement age, and the recent bailouts of Greece, Ireland and Portugal, and also a more general sense of malaise with "politics as usual" that has been accelerated by the election financing scandals of the last campaign.
We can already infer that
the Centre Party have taken a hammering and a half, and paid a heavy price for being the Prime Minister's party, and that the True Finns are the runaway winners thus far, but the full outcome of the election will only start to emerge properly when Sunday's votes begin to come in in larger numbers.
Advance voting ended on Tuesday 12th April, and since then undecided voters have had several days in which to make up their minds.
A traditionally accurate benchmark for the result has been the Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE's election prognosis, which is expected at or around 21:30.
The names of the new contingent
of 200 MPs will only become clear as the count progresses, though naturally a few front-runners will emerge early on who can be said with some certainty to be in the new intake.
One racing certainty is the True Finns' chairman
Timo Soini
, who seems likely to be at or near the top of the pile in Uusimaa, and could even outgun the National Coalition's star candidate, Foreign Minister
Alexander Stubb
Another possible outcome
, at least on the strength of votes counted so far, is that Finland may be getting its first immigrant MP, possibly two of them, and will certainly be getting its first black (and gay) Member of Parliament.
This is a small but interesting development against a background where the election was fought at least in part over immigration matters, and where Finland's political battle-lines have imperceptibly moved from the traditional left-right axis towards liberal vs. conservative views, as evidenced by the recent furore over remarks about same-sex marriage by the leader of the Christian Democrats.
Finally, it must be noted
that this will be a very fresh-faced Parliament. If the True Finns gain nearly 40 seats and had only five in the last Parliament, it stands to reason that there will be a
large number of new faces, many of them with little or no political experience.
What this will mean for day-to-day politics in the House is still open to speculation, but in the weeks leading up to the election several commentators noted the tough job facing Timo Soini in keeping his True Finns troops in order.
The Finnish Broadcasting Company's
(YLE) forecast, which seeks to smooth out the bumps noted above in the vote-counting process and paint a picture of the likely outcome, produced an even bigger bombshell than the advance votes.
It suggested that the True Finns and the National Coalition Party would be neck-and-neck for the title of largest party in the country, with both scoring just under 20% and gaining just over 40 seats in the new Parliament. The SDP remain in third with 18.5%, ahead of the Centre Party with 16.4%.
The latest figures would appear to make it very hard to sideline the True Finns from the next government, and indeed the Social Democrat chairwoman
Jutta Urpilainen
said as much in an interview for YLE immediately after the numbers went up.
Quite what sort of government
might emerge in the weeks ahead is really anybody's guess as yet, but few would predict that the government formation talks will be very easy - such are the battle-lines drawn between for instance the pro-Europe National Coalition Party and the eurosceptic True Finns - or that there is any certainty that a government that is formed will actually have the wherewithal to sit for a full four-year term.
Equally, with the four largest parties
(already this very sentence is a novelty - Finland has not experienced FOUR large parties for many, many years) being so closely balanced, and with the Centrists smarting from their heaviest-ever postwar defeat and unlikely to be in the running for government office, it is hard to see that "any two of the other three" could govern without a sizeable input of support from minor parties such as the Greens, the Left Alliance, the Swedish People's Party, or the Christian Democrats.
More updates
when we have more details... (though it looks as if this election could keep on giving well into the night, as the final places are fought over in the open-list d'Hondt system of proportional representation used in Finland).
All the votes should be counted by midnight, and until then it is probably unwise to post interim figures - the protest trend is already crystal-clear.
Turnout: 70.4% (
2007: 67.9%
Votes cast: 2,934,084
Eligible voters: 4,392,880 (
men 48.0%, women 52.0%
National Coalition Party
44 seats (-6 from 2007)
percentage of votes
Social Democratic Party
42 (-3)
True Finns
39 (+34)
Centre Party
35 (-16)
Left Alliance
14 (-3)
10 (-5)
Swedish People's Party
9 (0)
Christian Democrats
6 (-1)
1 (0)
G = current government party; O = opposition party
That "+34" just above should confirm
that this election more than lived up to its advance billing.
Not since the heyday of
Veikko Vennamo
and the Finnish Rural Party in the 1970s have we seen such a changing of the guard, or such a violent blood-letting as befell the Centre Party, who slumped from 51 seats to 35.
It will certainly take some digesting - by the media, by the politicans themselves, and quite probably by Brussels.
We will return tomorrow with some more details of who was elected, who were the kings and queens of the ballot-box, and who stumbled at the last fence (one of the most prominent was veteran Centre Party politician and former Foreign Minister
Paavo Väyrynen
, who was among the many Centre Party fallers on a very uncomfortable night for Mari Kiviniemi's party), and possibly with some analysis of where the country goes from here.
Finland is not renowned for outlandish behaviour
in politics, even if the country is justly famous for bizarre summer contests, but we can definitely say after tonight that we live in very interesting times.
The famed "social media" reacted to the election outcome with its usual alacrity: a hastily-erected Facebook virtual sanctuary - "The Fenno-Ugrian Refugee Centre of London" - almost instantly gained a membership of several thousands, in a sign that not everyone is entirely confident that the next four years will be any easier than the last four, even under new management.
Until tomorrow, goodnight.
See also:
HS Election Results Service (real-time, in Finnish)
Helsingin Sanomat
EDITORIAL: Timo Soini rewrote the electoral history books
SUNDAY EVENING : ELECTION SPECIAL - MASSIVE GAINS FOR TRUE FINNS AND A BAD NIGHT FOR THE CENTRE PARTY, AS FINLAND EXPERIENCES SWEEPING PROTEST VOTE. NATIONAL COALITION WILL BE LARGEST PARTY (Updated 23:55)
Election evening highlights
Voting activity back on the same level as in the 1990s
Top 10 individual vote-winners
And we say farewell to....
Candidates disclose campaign funding more eagerly than before
New face of a new Parliament
candidate selection engine gives clues on attitudes of new Finnish Parliament
Palm Sunday collection for organisation behind anti-gay campaign sparks row in Lutheran Church
Warming of climate system most evident in temperature increase for month of April
Politicians back idea of "coffee and crêpes camionette" in Helsinki; Public Works Department declined to grant entrepreneur a permit
Analysts anticipate Nokia's operating profit will weaken by about one-third during Q1/2011
Back to Top ^


text:
(WMC-TV) - Using a hands-free device to talk on the phone, text or send e-mails while driving is still distracting. A new study, done for the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, reveals that voice activation can overload a driver's attention span – hurting their ability to drive safely.
More than 70 percent of Americans think hands-free devices are safer.
"It used to be if you saw someone drifting out of their lane, you would have thought they might have been drinking ... or tired," said driving instructor Shannon Pitner.
Pitner has taught teens how to drive for more than 30 years. He said over time the discussion of distracted driving has shifted from loud radios to texting and now to hands-free devices.
"When you're driving you have tunnel vision when you're talking on the phone," said Pitner.
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's study reveals that voice activation can be more of a distraction than texting.
"Hands-free does not mean distraction free. It does not mean risk free," said Pitner.
The study showed that driving and checking email or Facebook while using a voice-activated system requires more concentration, meaning a lesser focus on the road even with both hands on the wheel.
"The streets have gotten a lot scarier now because of that," said Pitner.
Currently Tennessee law bans texting and driving, but new technologies like this could change how the laws are enforced.
Copyright 2013 WMC-TV. All rights reserved.
1960 Union Ave.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-0555
FCC Public File
EEO Report
Closed Captioning


text:
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6:00 pm
Salle Pierre-Mercure — Centre Pierre-Péladeau
300, boulevard de Maisonneuve Est [métro Berri-UQAM], Montréal, Québec
Tickets: 514-987-6919
The Société de musique contemporaine du Québec invites you to a benefit in conjunction with its May 17th concert: SMCQ & La Pietà: Sept portraits. Take part in this unique event which will provide you with a thrilling music experience, featuring Angèle Dubeau & La Pietà and Walter Boudreau and the Ensemble de la SMCQ, followed by the opportunity to meet the artists in person! Concluding the Montreal Series concerts on a highly eclectic note, this affiliation between Angèle Dubeau and the SMCQ particularly delights us. Upon exiting the stage, the performers will join guests at a cocktail party. It's the perfect ending to a perfect evening!
In the presence of honored composer, Ana Sokolović, TNM director and Homage Series spokesperson Lorraine Pintal will host an enthralling evening at the Ana notes sur notes exhibition. Select a special work of art for yourself, and benefit the participating artists and the SMCQ!
|Welcome, reception and tour of the Ana notes sur notes exhibition
|SMCQ & La Pietà: Sept portraits Concert
|Cocktail dinner with the performers
With Anik Shooner and Sylvain Leith, co-honorary presidents.
The SMCQ has been moving in step with the lively rhythms of new music for almost fifty years. With its regular concert season, its Série hommage (Homage Series), an international festival, and a young listener's programme, the society has served both as a platform for today's composers and as a window on creative works for everyone.
even_detail@mtl46_29501 generated in Montréal by litk 0.600 on
Monday, June 30, 2014. Development & maintenance: DIM.


text:
By Karin McCay| email
Edited by Kristin Beerman | email
LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – Figuring out why a fourth grader is having trouble in school may stem back to how much time they spent in front of the TV as a toddler.
Researchers from the University of Montreal followed the television viewing habits of nearly 1,300 children and compared that to their grades in school later and their health history. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends parents limit their TV viewing for kids to no more than two hours a day. This study found each hour after that equated to a nearly 10% decrease in physical activity and increase in poor school performance.
©2010 KCBD NewsChannel 11. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
5600 Avenue A
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and KCBD. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
Jobhunter takes to the roadside in latest bid to find work (From Gazette)
Get involved: send your pictures, video, news and views by texting GAZETTE NEWS to 80360, or email
Jobhunter takes to the roadside in latest bid to find work
Updated 8:54am Thursday 30th January 2014 in News
DESPERATE jobhunter Anthony Greene took his search for work to the roadside yesterday.
Anthony's man-with-a-van business went under in November, and he quickly exhausted all the usual ways of looking for work.
So yesterday he tried a new tactic.
He stood in the rain outside Severalls Business Park, Colchester, on the roundabout near the Crescent entrance during the morning rush hour, with a sign around his neck, which read: "Full-time job required. Willing to do anything."
If you can help Anthony, call the Gazette on 01206 508432 or contact him directly on 07786 324493.
Read the full story in today's Gazette.
Comments (8)
Please log in to enable comment sorting
9:03am Thu 30 Jan 14
Ritchie_Hicks says...
12:12pm Thu 30 Jan 14
co4 says...
12:13pm Thu 30 Jan 14
Ritchie_Hicks says...
co4 wrote:I was told the same, albeit a number of years ago now.
The Job Centre should be reported under the Trades Description act as they do NOTHING to help you find a job and I was even told by an advisor when I was out of work that it's not their job to get you back into work, it is their job to sign you on. It is merely a Benefits Office where you go for 2 minutes every fortnight.
8:33pm Thu 30 Jan 14
25414nora says...
If he added...'WILL ACCEPT NATIONAL MIMIMUM WAGE..OR LESS'.
12:57am Fri 31 Jan 14
Mind your own business says...
7:20am Fri 31 Jan 14
Bigh321 says...
Good on him, well done mate.
10:16am Fri 31 Jan 14
linton68 says...
The dreadful jobs situation in the first place.
5:48pm Fri 31 Jan 14
stevedawson says...
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
Car Will Not Start problems of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata
21 problems associated with car will not start have been reported for the 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
Car Will Not Start problem #1
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 5NPEC4AB6B_. Tl- the vehicle was a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after pressing the push-to-start button. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer who stated that they could not find a defect with the ignition. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000. Mah. This issue happened on Aug. 1, 2012.
Car Will Not Start problem #2
The vehicle involved is a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The VIN of this vehicle was 5NPEC4AC3B_. The constant reoccurring problem is my car will not start. I have been stranded several times and have each one documented. I also have problems with the steering wheel locking and the brakes are unable to press. I have contacted an attorney regarding the lemon law and she has notified the Hyundai motor America. My car is currently in the repair shop again and this has gone on for the 2 1/2 years I have owned it. There are over 598,000 complaints against this model of car and the problems are very serious and can cause deadly accidents. My car will not click out of the cruise control feature so I cannot use that feature. The brake lights do not always work and I have been stopped by cars behind me to tell me I have no lights and they almost hit me. What does it take to get this model of car recalled before many deaths occur. The internet has this problem documented and a recall was issued to replace that switch. I have taken my car in to have the brake light sensor replaced twice and it still occurs. I have to continue to pay payments on this car while I drive a rental car. I basically do not have a safe car to drive so I can't go anywhere in fear of being stranded. Can you please look into this and safe lives before it is too late?. This problem occurred on Fri., Aug. 26, 2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #3
The vehicle is a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 5NPEC4AC2B_. This vehicle is equipped with proximity key system. The vehicle would not start even with the key in the vehicle, we tired to use both keys, the vehicle would not recognize either key. Lights illuminated in the dash, engine light and oil light (car not running) other lights lit in gear shifter and still no connection. We could not open the trunk there is no key slot and the key fob trunk button would not unlock trunk. Car was towed to the nearest dealer. Note: this is the second time our vehicle experienced this problem. January 2013 same problem where we needed a tow to the dealership. Same problem 4 months apart. This issue happened on Apr. 17, 2013.
Car Will Not Start problem #4
The car was a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The VIN of this vehicle was 5NPEC4AB2B_. Brake pedal sensor failure resulted in a car that wouldn't start. The key-less entry depends on the brake pedal being depressed, otherwise the ignition will not turn over. Under normal operation when the driver is trying to start the car, the key must be inside the vehicle, the driver must depress the brake pedal and then press the ignition button. The car normally turns over. In this situation all systems function as if the car does not know the brake peddle is being depressed. The battery has full charge, all accessories function normally, but the ignition will not turn over. Because there is no way to manually start the car, the car is rendered completely useless. This car will not start problem happened on Sunday, March 31, 2013.
Car Will Not Start problem #5
The VIN of this vehicle is 5NPEC4AC8B_. The vehicle was a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that while parked, she pressed the key less ignition button to start the vehicle but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the sensor switch would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure continued intermittently. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer two more times for the replacement of the sensor switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,000. The failure date was Wed., Dec. 15, 2010.
Car Will Not Start problem #6
The vehicle having this issue was a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. This is the third time that I have gone to start the car and it failed to start because of a defective brake pedal sensor. The sensor has been replaced twice now. The second incident did not leave any codes for the dealership to find a problem due to the battery being disconnected. This appears to be a known problem for this model. It was Thursday, September 29, 2011 when this car will not start issue happened.
Car Will Not Start problem #7
The vehicle is a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The VIN of the car is 5NPEB4AC3B_. Car will not start! Hyundai replaced the brake switch and now it is happening again. This happens a couple times per week. This will be my second visit to Hyundai. This should be a recall! we could be without necessary transportation. It was Monday, July 23, 2012 when this car will not start issue occurred.
Car Will Not Start problem #8
The car involved is a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The engine failed to start. When you press on the start pedal, it locks up and does not recognize the key fob in the vehicle. The dealer said the brake switch needed to be replaced. This happened in June 2011 and now again in July 2012. It looks as if I will have to take it in every year for the same problem. The esc electronic stability control light comes on also during this issue perhaps the 2 go hand in hand. This is totally unacceptable after I paid 25k for this vehicle. No more Hyundais for me at least not in my lifetime!!. This issue happened on Wed., Jun. 1, 2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #9
The car involved is a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The engine failed to start. When you press on the start pedal, it would "lock" up and not recognize the automatic key in the vehicle. Took it to a dealer who said the brake switch needed replacing. Now, at the end of April, again, it is happening. It is going in again this week for the same situation. Also at the same time the esc electronic stability control light goes on randomly and stays on until the engine is restarted. I used the override procedure someone else mentioned to get the car going -- depress and hold the brake pedal for 30 seconds. Even once the engine started, the gear shift remained stuck in park and took awhile to take it out of this position. When I was idling in park today, the same thing happened which told me the situation was getting worse. It was Tuesday, December 13, 2011 when this car will not start issue happened.
Car Will Not Start problem #10
Consumer has a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed and the push-to-start button was depressed, the vehicle would not start. The failure was sporadic but became worse as time progressed. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 16,000. This car will not start issue occurred Dec. 12, 2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #11
The vehicle involved is a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 5NPEC4AC0B_. Car would not start. . Dealer replaced brake switch. This issue happened on Mon., Aug. 29, 2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #12
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 5NPEC4AC4B_. I am the owner of a 2011 Hyundai Sonata limited. Within the last 2 days it has not started 4 times. The message screen within the car says "press brake to start". It will not allow me to depress the brake peddle at all, to have the engine start. Many dash system lights go on, but the car will not start. The electrical system definately has an issue. I looked on the internet to see if others have experienced the same problem. . . . I am still in shock. . . . !!!! hundreds from all over the USA have had the same problem and from what I read. . . . Nothing has been done to correct this problem. I drive 100 miles to work and I must have a reliable car. Here is a beautiful looking car sitting in our garage not able to start!!! this is really a problem. Please register this complaint and hopefully Hyundai is doing something to help us poor folks that bought these cars. It was 09/12/11 when this car will not start issue happened.
Car Will Not Start problem #13
The car involved was a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 5NPEC4AC7B_. 6,500 miles into vehicle use, vehicle failed to start up while parked. Upon entering vehicle, pressing brake pedal, and pushing start on push-button start, screen would display "push brake pedal to start vehicle. " the vehicle failed to acknowledge brake pedal was being pressed. After 5 minutes of continuously pressing brake pedal down and simultaneously pressing start button, vehicle eventually started. Approximately 5 additional failures to start occurred before I brought vehicle in to selling dealer. The dealer diagnosed the problem, which my receipt lists as a a faulty brake lamp switch. Technician removed and replaced brake lamp switch. Approximately one week after vehicle was "fixed," the vehicle failed to start in the same fashion as had previously occurred. I had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealership again diagnosed same problem and replaced same part (brake lamp switch) as previously replaced. I have had vehicle for three days since last (second) repair. I will continue to monitor and report if issue appears again. This issue happened on October 10, 2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #14
The car involved is a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. I have a 2011 Sonata that failed to start on three occasions. The first was about 8000 miles the second was at 10800 miles and the third was the next day from the second occasion. This car is less than 1 year old. As I went to start the car as I normally do the "press the brake pedal to start" would flash even though my foot was on the brake pedal. The first two times I was able to get it to start by repeatedly pressing the brake pedal and pressing the push button start more than 10 times. The third time I had no such luck and called the dealer for service. I noticed that on all 3 occasions that the brake pedal had more than normal pressure and would not depress at all. I assume that there is some sort of switch that tells the car that your foot is on the brake before the push button start will start the car. With the brake pedal not moving at all this switch is probably not being activated so the car does not start. This car will not start problem happened on 10/24/11.
Car Will Not Start problem #15
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 5NPEC4AC2B_. I have experienced this problem 3 times, my 2011 Hyundai Sonata limited failed to start. I like many others had my foot on the brake and hit the start button as I usually do and nothing happened but the dashboard indicator kept reading "press on brake pedal and push button to start" I repeatedly tried over and over. After 15-20 failed attempts I pulled out my manual, no work arounds. I then called the dealer, who told me to stomp on the brake hard. I did and after three cycles it started. The failure date was 12/22/2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #16
2011 Hyundai Sonata limited with push button start. Purchased the car in may 2011. At 1600 miles, the car would not start. Brake will not depress in order to start car. Dealership replaced brake light sensor part #93810-3s000. At 3200 miles, the same problem occurred. Dealership will not acknowledge that there is a problem, since they can not replicate the problem. . This is an obvious reoccurring issue which Hyundai needs to recognize and find a definite repair. Most consumers do not have the free time to wait numerous hours for service help while attempting to start a new car that should start without flaw. Do not purchase a new Hyundai Sonata. It may look like a luxury car - remember, looks are deceiving. This issue happened on Thursday, Jul. 7, 2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #17
The vehicle was a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 5NPEC4AC4B_. My 2011 Sonata has failed to start 3 times this past month. The brake will not depress and it appears that it doesn't recognize that I have the key. It has a push button start and the key does not go in the ignition. After a few hours it starts. I have been stranded in the dark and this made it a safety issue on a personal basis. This car will not start problem happened on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #18
The car is a 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The VIN of this vehicle was 5NPEC4AC3B_. I initially unlock the vehicle by either depressing the unlock button on the key fob or pressing the unlock button on the outside door handle. Once unlocked, I entered the vehicle and attach the seat belt. I place the key fob on the dashboard, depress the brake pedal and press the engine start button. The electrical system will cycle through acc and on mode but the car will not start. A check of the battery system show that the car battery is at full power. This problem occurs intermittently. The only reliable solution for starting the car is to depress the brake pedal and depress the engine start button for a minimum of 10 seconds. I've placed the key fob in several locations in the car (dashboard, cup holder, Smart key holder) with no repeatable success. After a visit to a dealership, they cannot find a problem. However, a search on the internet shows several there owners experiencing the same problem. This issue happened on May. 27, 2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #19
The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 5NPEC4AC5B_. I have owned my 2011 Hyundai Sonata for one year. On July 15, 2011, I went to start the car and I could not depress the brake or start the car. The acc stuff would come on but no ignition to the motor. I tried and tried to start it and ended up calling the dealership. I was told to "kick" the brake pedal "hard" several times; which I did. I finally got it started and drove it to the dealership. I was told "brake light switch" replaced. Left the dealership and drove to my office and when I went to tried to start the car to leave the car would not start, but this time I had to call roadside assistance for the car to be towed back to dealership. Dealership told me they replaced brake light switch again. Now the traction control light comes on and my brake lights are not working. When I did get it to start the car would not go into any gear; it just was locked in park. Well, yesterday, July 20, 2011 the car had to be towed again because of all the same problems. So, the car has been back to the dealership three times within the past five days; two of which the car was towed. I am very concerned about my safety because I believe the brakes have something to do with the air bags not to mention the unknown electrical issues. This car will not start problem happened on 07/14/2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #20
For the third time I have gotten in my 2011 Hyundai Sonata se and it will not start (push to start). The screen will either say the key is not in the vehicle or it will say press brake pedal to start (the key is certainly in the vehicle, how else did I get in with it locked). After repeatedly getting in and out of the car, locking and unlocking pressing the break pads, trying everything and then some for about a half hour the vehicle still will not start. This is the fourth Hyundai I have purchased, second brand new and I have never had problems like this before but this is ridiculous. I've taken it to the dealer and they say they have never heard of this happening even though I have found numerous complaints for it online (what sources are they using, google turns up plenty of information). This is the third time I have been stranded in a dark, potentially dangerous area unable to start my brand new car that has already had a recall. I expect more than this. I will drop it off at the dealership again and after that I am going to invoke the lemon law. One recall is bad enough I would at least like to be able to start my vehicle. The battery is fine both in the car and the remote. At 8,000 I should not have any issues!. This issue happened on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011.
Car Will Not Start problem #21
The VIN of the problem Sonata is 5NPEC4AC7B_. 2011 Hyundai Sonata failed to start. I tried several times and the key light was lit on the dash panel. Tried several times and press brake pedal was screaming at me as I pressed the darn thing. Tried the key bob in the slot in the storage area and same result. Got out of the car and closed and locked the doors. Back in and tried again with the same results. Called my next customer and told them I would be late as my car would not start. Finally after 20 minutes I was able to get the car started with the bob in the storage area. Went straight to the dealer -they have never heard of this happening. The failure date was Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
Other Electrical System related problems of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata:
|Problem Category
|Number of Problems
|Electrical System problems
|Car Will Not Start problems
|Horn Assembly problems
|Battery problems
|Ignition problems
|Starter problems
|Ignition Switch problems
|O2 Sensor problems
|Ignition Module problems
|Battery Propulsion System problems
|Instrument Panel problems


text:
After further review, the Baylor women should be one of the basketball teams still playing for the NCAA national championship this weekend.
Louisville should be back at home rooting for the men's team.
When a female college player as big as Baylor's 6-foot-8 dominates the sport as she has, teams will resort to extreme measures, especially with a national title on the line, to neutralize a threat as big as Griner. That's exactly what the Cardinals did.
In the interest of fairness, it should be pointed out that Baylor in general and Griner in particular, have never been squeaky clean in terms of physical play.
Three years ago, Griner punched Texas Tech's Jordan Barncastle and was ejected from that game. Baylor has also been criticized for playing a rough style of basketball. But these games need to be officiated with amnesia. What a team did in the past, even if the past is only a day or more in the past, should not matter.
That wasn't the case in Sunday's game where the Bears lost to Louisville. The Cardinals used Griner like an MMA opponent for most of the game. The officials decided to only call about one in three of the real fouls and still three Louisville players fouled out.
Baylor coach Kim Mulkey said, "I thought the game started out way too physical, way too physical. I thought that all three of (the officials), if they go past this round of officiating, it will be sad for the game."
It will be sad for the game but good for the Cardinals.
I admit, my first reaction to hearing of Baylor's loss was one of elation. It meant one less obstacle for Notre Dame to have to get past if the Irish are to become national champions.
But once I saw the game footage, I had a different opinion.
Even my good friend "Jumpin" Johnny Wilson took time out to call and say how disturbing it was to watch the on-court mugging that took place.
Certainly teams should be forced to come up with a cleaner and more legal solution to Griner, or they shouldn't still be playing.
Some very good news out of Indianapolis where the Indians will be opening their season tonight at beautiful Victory Field.
I had assumed that home games wouldn't be available this year when I found nothing on the team's website confirming the coverage.
But an answer to my query posted on the Indians Facebook page confirmed the coverage.
The reply said: "All Indians home games will braodcast on Home Town Sports & News (HTSN). (It is) accessible over-the-air with an antenna on channel 6.2. HTSN can also be viewed on most cable systems including Comcast."
It is available on channel 420 here locally on Comcast. That makes my summer just that much better. Not that all of my Tribe viewing pleasure will be confined to television. I already have a couple of tickets for an Indians game later this month.


text:
Marina Hotel, Twardowskiego
Great Value!
Hotel is located in the main part of town with close distance to all city attractions, business and night life.
There is easy access to local transport, all shopping malls, main universities, and famouns Pogon Szczecin Football Club.
Hoteel can offer all type of rooms from doubles up to seven people rooms. Major of our rooms have been newly refurbished, all of them have their own bathrooms with towels and free Wi-Fi access.
There is a restaurant serving breakfast, drinks and snacks and of course traditional polish food. We can also offer special prices for groups.
Our property is located at Twardowskiego 12 which is in the central area of Szczecin. To get to our hotel form the main train station in the city "Dworzec Glowny" please use the following:
Bus Line No 75:
1. Dworzec Glowny (first stop)
3. Plac Zwycięstwa
4. Bolesława Smiałego
5.Turzyn Dworzec
6. 26 Kwietnia (final stop)
After getting out from the bus at "26 Kwietnia" stop please follow the road until you will get to the intersection of the 26 Kwietnia Street and Twardowskiego Street. Turn right into Twardowskiego and after going for about 300 meters on the left side you will find Marina Hotel located directly next to the sports hall.
Tram No 3 & No 7:
1. Dworzec Glowny (first stop)
2. Plac Tobrucki
3. Brama Portowa (final stop)
At Brama Portowa please chane for Tram line No 7. Its stop is located at the other side of the junction:. And go another three stops:
4. Plac Kosciuszki
5. Turzyn
6. Bohaterow Warszawy (final stop)
After leaving the tram go up the Jagiellonska Street, direction uphill. After crossing the railway crossing you wil get to the junction of Jagielonska and Twardowskiego. At the junction turn left into Twardowskiego Street and on the right side of the road you will find Marina Hotel located directly next to the sports hall.
Availability & RatesTo view availability and prices please select dates and click 'Update Dates'
Hotel Facilities & Policies
- 24 hour reception
- Bar
- Breakfast not included
- Child Friendly
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Free Wifi
- House Keeping
- Luggage Storage
- Non Smoking
- Outdoor Terrace
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Restaurant
Cancellation PolicyThis property has a 1 day cancellation policy. Failure to cancel within this time will result in a cancellation charge equal to the first night of your stay.
Located Near
Pogon Football Club, Turzyn Shopping Mall, University of Szczecin,West Pomeranian University of Technology


text:
Erie police are investigating an armed holdup at a local tattoo shop.
They got the call around 9:45 Wednesday night, to the Ink Assassins Tattoo shop at 26th and Peach.
Police say two men wearing masks and armed with guns, barged in the store.They threatened the half dozen people that were inside the parlor. One of the suspects hit a woman on the head with a gun, she wasn't seriously hurt.The robbers got away with a cell phone, and other personal items from the victims. They also reportedly stole hundreds of dollars from the cash register.
Police were tracking the suspects for some time Wednesday night. They did arrest one of the thieves shortly after the holdup, the victims positively identified him as one of the robbers.Police were on the lookout for at least one other suspect.


text:
il resto della gallery qui
Tags: chicks and bikes, fotografia, milf in bici, velodramatic, velodromo
This entry was posted
on Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at 3:11 pm and is filed under News.
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Name (required)
Mail (will not be published) (required)
See all photos...


text:
BA engine doors 'left unlatched'
An interim report says engine-covering doors on both engines on the smoke-trailing British Airways plane in last week's Heathrow landing drama had been left unlatched during maintenance.
'Passengers have the right to expect safe travel'
The initial report from the AAIB on the emergency landing of BA flight 762 contains serious findings. The industry must act immediately to take the appropriate safety action and ensure that all lessons are learnt from what has happened. Airline passengers have the right to expect to travel safely and it is the responsibility of all involved in aviation to make sure that happens.
– Patrick McLoughlin, Transport Secretary
I would like to thank the AAIB for their hard work in producing the initial report. They must now be allowed to continue with their investigation and when the final report is complete the relevant authorities will need to consider any further action necessary, in line with the recommendations.
BA plane emergency landing due to 'maintenance failure'
Coverings on both engines were left unlatched after maintenance on the BA plane in last week's Heathrow landing drama according to a report.Read the full story
Aviation industry 'must take action over safety'
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said the AAIB report on the Heathrow emergency landing "contains serious findings" and the aviation industry "must act immediately to take the appropriate safety action and ensure that all lessons are learnt from what has happened".
Source of fire on BA flight still unknown
The report said the BA plane had undergone scheduled maintenance the night before the incident, which required opening the fan cowl doors on both engines to check oil levels.
The report noted that the plane manufacturer Airbus had recommended airlines strictly adhere to maintenance standards following previous instances of fan cowl door separation on the A320 "family" of planes, which include the A319 in last week's incident.
The report said that last July Airbus said there had been 32 reported fan cowl door detachments.
On some occasions, significant damage was caused to the aircraft but none of those events resulted in a fire.
"The source of ignition that led to the in-flight fire is still under investigation," the AAIB said.
Airbus 'supporting Heathrow landing investigation'
Makers of the plane, Airbus has told ITV News: "We're supporting the AAIB led investigation and will follow its recommendations".
Airlines warned of safety risk following BA emergency
It has been revealed there were 32 other incidents of aircraft engine doors falling off according to today's safety report.
Airlines are being told of the dangers and to ensure they meet proper maintenance procedures.
The report says: "This event has shown that the consequences of fan cowl door detachment are unpredictable and can present a greater risk to flight safety than previously experienced."
Of the previous incidents is says: "80% occurred during the take off phase of flight. On some occasions significant damage was caused to the aircraft, however, none of these events had resulted in a subsequent engine fire."
Maintenance error led to Heathrow emergency landing
The engine doors punctured the airframe and some aircraft systems after coming loose and the flight crew decided to return to Heathrow.
On the approach to land an external fire developed on the right engine, although the left engine performing normally throughout the flight.
The emergency services attended and extinguished the fire after the plane had safely landed.
The report said:
Subsequent investigation revealed that the fan cowl doors on both engines were left unlatched during maintenance and this was not identified prior to aircraft departure.
US and UK disagree on Heathrow emergency landing
Information from an American safety team that the British Airways plane in last week's Heathrow emergency drama landed with one engine shut down and the other on fire is incorrect, UK accident investigators have said.
Only one of the engines on the BA Airbus A319, which had to turn back to Heathrow with smoke billowing out, was affected, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) said.
The information from the US had come on the website of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) which is assisting the AAIB on the May 24 incident.
The NTSB information on its website said: "The pilots reported that they shut down one engine, there was a fuel leak, and that they were returning. The pilots subsequently reported that one engine was shut down and the other engine was on fire.
"The airplane landed, was shut down, and the passengers were evacuated via the emergency slides."
The NTSB added: "As the state of manufacture of the engines, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative.... to assist the AAIB with their investigation."
A statement on behalf of the AAIB from the UK's Department for Transport tonight said: "The NTSB reported that the Airbus A319 returned to land with one engine shut down and the other on fire. This information is incorrect: only one of the engines was affected."
With passengers on board and witnesses on the ground seeing smoke coming from the stricken plane, the aircraft landed safely and the 75 passengers and crew were evacuated via emergency chutes. Three people were treated for minor injuries.
The drama closed both runways for a while and although both reopened there were flight cancellations and delays for those heading off for the bank holiday weekend.
Heathrow bosses and the pilot's association Balpa later praised the BA cockpit crew.
BA 'commend flight crew' for landing plane after maintaince failure
We welcome the publication of the AAIB interim report. We continue tocooperate fully with the investigation team and can confirm thatappropriate initial action has already been taken in accordance with theAAIB's safety recommendation to Airbus.
– Keith Williams, British Airways chief executive
We regret we are precluded from releasing or discussing any additionaldetails while the AAIB investigation is ongoing.
We commend the professionalism of the flight crew for the safe landing of
the plane and the cabin crew and pilots for its safe evacuation.
We continue to offer our full support to those customers who were onboard
the flight.
BA plane doors left open before emergency landing
Engine-covering doors on both engines on the smoke-trailing British Airways plane in last week's Heathrow landing drama had been left unlatched during maintenance, an interim report by the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch said today.


text:
NFU calls for ban on Chinese lanterns (From South West Farmer)
Why not send us your news and views on south west agriculture? Pictures, video, news and views can be texted to PKNEWS 80360
Livestock RSS Feed
NFU calls for ban on Chinese lanterns
1:45pm Friday 17th February 2012 in Livestock
The NFU is hoping the public will think twice about letting off Chinese lanterns this year.
The union is calling for an outright ban on the lanterns, which are already outlawed in parts of Germany, the whole of Vietnam and, as of last month, Spain.
Today, the Marine Conservation Society became the latest organisation to join a growing list of those worried about the dangers, including police, the fire service and coastguard.
Emma Snowden, Marine Conservation Society litter campaigns officer, said: "They are contributing to the litter issue and pose a threat to our beautiful marine wildlife, we are confident that the public would back a ban if they were fully aware of the serious damage lanterns could do.
"When we reported the recent Spanish ban on our Facebook page we were amazed at the strength of feeling out there, all of which backed a ban of both balloon and lantern releases."
Comments are closed on this article.


text:
This product is no longer available. Continue shopping at
Holiday Piecrust Cutters
Create professional-looking decorations for your holiday pies - our clever cutters make it easy. Just press them into your dough to form cut-outs or appliques with seasonal silhouettes. Your home-baked pastry shapes also make great garnishes for everything from frosty desserts to savory soups. Our set includes four festive shapes: snowflake, santa in sleigh, reindeer and Christmas tree. Layer the pastry dough decorations on top of your pie for a beautiful pattern. You can also use these tools to create intricate cut-out designs in a pie's top crust. These durable spring-loaded cutters are designed for maximum precision, safety and easy of use. Made in China. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
Customer Reviews for
Holiday Piecrust Cutters
This product has not been reviewed.


text:
As we all know, school districts are facing financial insolvency and are being forced to reconsider the ways they do business. That includes mergers when fielding athletic teams.
The unanimous decision by Cherry-Valley Springfield board members not to allow students to join the Cooperstown Central School football program came as a shocker. And based on the look on CV-S' Superintendent Robert Miller, who proposed the idea to the board, it came as a surprise to him as well.
The board voted against the combining contract between the two school districts for varsity and modified football athletic competition during the 2013-14 season after hearing a presentation from CV-S athletic director Tom Brigham.
Only one board member, Kathleen Taylor, gave reason why she felt a merged football program was a bad idea. She said she felt the sport is too dangerous.
Interesting. We might have expected someone to say it was too expensive, that there was not enough interest or that there was concern about pulling students out of classes (which was brought up by board member Hilary Lusk before the vote).
There would have been concussion measures taken, according to Brigham. He said both schools participate in the same impact testing.
If being too dangerous was the only reason for voting the merger down, we think parents should have been polled before a decision was made. However, we don't really know the reasoning behind the vote — just that it was shocking it was unanimous. We credit Taylor for speaking out and giving her reason.
According to Brigham, CV-S had 44 boys tryout to play varsity and modified soccer in the fall. He said only one student who played soccer last year showed interest in playing football instead. Brigham said 30 students went out for varsity soccer, and some had to be cut or played on modified to keep the number to 25, which he said was still not ideal.


text:
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: The council voted 5-0 in favor of approving the acceptance of the grant, which will allow the police department to proceed with the purchase of new Tasers. Original story as follows.
The Banning City Council will vote Tuesday night on accepting a federal grant that will allow the police department to purchase new Tasers to replace its existing supply.
A recommendation that the council accept the grant prepared by Banning Police Lieutenant Phil Holder says the department last bought Tasers in 2006—adding that the "general useful life expectancy" for these weapons is only five years.
In April, the department—along with 14 other agencies in Riverside County—applied for U.S. Bureau of Justice money in the amount of $12,324, via the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant.
"Per U.S. Justice regulations, a public hearing must be conducted to allow citizens to make comments on the intended use of the noted grant funds before the funding can be approved," Holders report says.
That public hearing will be conducted during Tuesday's council meeting prior to the council vote. The meeting begins at 5 p.m., at the Banning Civic Center.
Once the acceptance of funds is approved, the money will go into the police department's equipment account to buy 7 new X2 Tasers, which come complete with HD cameras, according to the report.


text:
Where artists connect & inspire!
Debbie Joplin has not received any gifts yet
Give Debbie Joplin a Gift
Join Fiber Arts/Mixed Media
Welcome toFiber Arts/Mixed Media
Sign Upor Sign In
Or sign in with:
To advertise here, contact email@example.com
© 2014 Created by Marcia Young.
Badges |
Report an Issue |
Terms of Service
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
Top Teachers: Debbie Waldenmaier
Colonial Trail E.S., third grade
As a sixth-grader in Brentwood, N.Y., Debbie Waldenmaier struggled with reading and had difficulty grasping some concepts that didn't involve visual or audible elements. But her teacher spent extra time with her and helped create new ways for her to learn that eventually allowed her to thrive.
As a third-grade teacher at Colonial Trail Elementary School, Waldenmaier prides herself upon her ability to do the same for her students.
Because so many students learn in different ways, she has spent extra effort developing unique lessons for individual students, taking their strengths and weaknesses into account as she does so.
"Her classroom is a hands on, challenging learning environment," one nominator wrote of Waldenmaier. "Her enthusiasm and love of what she does is clear."
To Waldenmaier, her teaching style is a natural extension of who she is.
"I think it comes naturally because of the way that I learn," she said. "I was a very eclectic learner – I needed to touch, see, hear it."
To help her students understand the larger world around them, she has arranged for pen pal partnerships with students in Italy and Niger, Africa – students with whom her own class communicates in writing and through video conferencing.
"We sent candy canes to them for Christmas, we've exchanged DVDs. The experience is so real for them," Waldenmaier said of her students.
Moments of recognition and clarity excite Waldenmaier, who feels at home with third-graders and relishes her role assisting in their transition from students who are learning how to read to students who are reading to learn.
"It's just a wonderful transformation over the course of the year," she said. "They become much more independent."
Last year, Waldenmaier – a 16-year teaching veteran who has spent the past four years at Colonial Trail – earned teacher of the year honors at her school. In November, she was one of several recipients of the REB Award, which is given annually to a select few teachers in Metro Richmond. The $10,000 award will help fund a trip to Greece and Italy this summer, during which she plans to document her visits to the historical sites her students can't quite fathom.
"It's really difficult for them to make the connection that a building was built 2,000 years ago and still exists," she said.
Her trip, she hopes, will make the connection a real one for students in the future. Her classroom message is not unlike her favorite quote from Mother Theresa: "Speak kind words, and you will hear kind echoes."
"We teach them to be good citizens and about the differences between people and accepting people for who they are," she said.
Rotary donates to 'Bright Beginnings'
The Sandston Rotary Club recently donated $1,000 to the Sandston YMCA for its Bright Beginnings program, which helps provide children in need with school supplies for the new school year. > Read more.
Author, child abuse survivor to speak at Henrico event
To help celebrate twenty years of service to advocating for abused and neglected children in Henrico County, Henrico Court Appointed Special Advocates, Inc. (CASA) will host an evening with bestselling author K.L. Randis on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Belmont Recreation Center in Lakeside.
Randis is best known for her bestselling novel, Spilled Milk, which tells her painful – but ultimately triumphant – personal story of abuse and of child abuse prevention. The book is her first novel.
Philippines ambassador to the US visits Filipino Festival in Henrico
The Ambassador of the Philippines to the United States Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. attended the Ninth Annual Filipino Festival at Our Lady of Lourdes Church earlier this month. Cuisia (pictured above with festival performers) was welcomed by County Manager John Vithoulkas and Brookland District Supervisor Dick Glover (below) at the church, which is located in Lakeside.
While enjoying some of the cultural performances at the festival, the ambassador and his wife had a private lunch with Vithoulkas, Glover, Eldon Burton (an outreach representative from U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner's Office) and Father James Begley, the pastor of OLL. > Read more.
Page 1 of 115 pages 1 2 3 > Last ›
Restaurant watch
Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.
Cultural Arts Center seeks artists, designs for holiday displays
The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen is seeking artists, crafters, and creative groups for three opportunities allowing creative thinkers and doers to design and display imaginative holiday decorations.
The center is seeking designs for:
• Illumination 2014 – A Festival of Trees: Artists can celebrate the holiday season by creating a one-of-a-kind Christmas tree filled with decorations to suit any unique or traditional theme. Past trees exhibited have included Buzz Lightyear; HEROES; Santa tree; Musicology; and many others. > Read more.
Weekend Top 10
There are several fun events planned for families this weekend. CMoR Central will offer free admission to those who have completed their HCPL Summer Reading Club goal; Walkerton Tavern is hosting a family game night; and family-friendly karaoke will take place at Aunt Sarah's. Families can also get Movin' & Groovin' at Dorey Park or purchase children's books at Tuckahoe Library. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
Henrico Adult Education's Fall/Winter course offerings now available
Business in brief
Paver truck overturns, blocks lanes in the West End
Henrico Police wins first place in national and state challenges
Henrico programs honored by Virginia Association of Counties
- More News
Print Edition
Aug. 21, 2014Click here to read the print edition.
Restaurant watch
Cultural Arts Center seeks artists, designs for holiday displays
Weekend Top 10
'Planes' sequel crashes
Weekend Top 10
- More Entertainment
Obituary – Joella Wolfe Moreland
Obituary – Virginia E. Pierce
Obituary – Jean J. Remington
- More Obituaries
Rotary donates to 'Bright Beginnings'
Author, child abuse survivor to speak at Henrico event
Philippines ambassador to the US visits Filipino Festival in Henrico
- More Community
The death of a journalist
Henrico supervisors erred in reviving public prayer
Letters to the Editor – Aug. 14, 2014
- More Opinions
Babe Ruth 13U World Series arrives in Glen Allen
RIR September race tickets go on sale May 23
Arena Racing USA seeking donations to 'Tickets for Troops'
- More Sports
Reader Survey | Advertising | Email updates
ClassifiedsDONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 888-617-1682
Full text
Place an Ad | More Classifieds
CalendarThe Henrico Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. at Deep Run Park, 9900 Ridgefield Pkwy. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and spend a casual evening at the Nature… Full text


text: The Brittas Empire Series 2 - 2. Temple of the Body Share: About this programme 2/7. Gordon decides to prevent any instances of unprofessional intimacy and jumps to conclusions when he discovers his receptionist in a cupboard. Comedy, starring Chris Barrie. Cast and crew Cast Gordon Brittas Chris Barrie Carole Harriet Thorpe Tim Russell Porter Gavin Tim Marriott Colin Michael Burns Helen Pippa Haywood Laura Julia St John Categories Sitcom Share:


text: I run an ESPN Fantasy Baseball League and we have two more spots that need to be filled. $20 dollars gets you in but it's the honor system and due by the end of the season. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com and tell me what makes you a Tigers Fan. Most of us can't wait for baseball and another postseason performance for our Beloved Tigers. The total pot will be split to the two top finishers 150 to first and 50 to second. It's a Snake Draft with the Draft scheduled for Monday May 5th at 8pm. Head to Head each Category format.


text:
Shortest Post Ever
We miss the Olympics.
Why can't they be an annual thing?
Or every other year?
I betcha that if we sent David Beckham & Oprah Winfrey to talk to the people in charge, we could change things. Who's with me?!
p.s. yes, these are old photos…but too cute to not share (Will LOVES the torch and the gold medal…ahem…jar lid…). I love the fact he's got his little number one finger up while simultaneously trying to blow out the fire in the last pic
Morgan permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
I am with you!!! I would just be happy if they showed World's for the individual sports, that would at least keep me entertained every year!
Ashley Auger permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
I love this and couldn't agree more! I miss the Olympics! There is just something about it all that drags you in and you pay for it by staying up until the last televised event is over! lol I bet not only if you talked with Oprah or David, but if you included a picture of Will they wouldn't be able to say no! <3
September 12, 2012
Love it! He is such a sweetie, did he have a favorite sport to watch while it was on?
Janice permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
They are every other year!
Christina permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
I miss the Olympics too! I was just thinking this morning I'd much rather watch more Olympics than the upcoming presidential debates.
As a side note, when I was about Will's age I started calling the Olympics, the bolympics. And I still call them that to this day and have even influenced my husband to start calling them that. So this summer we were going to eat dinner at a restaurant and me being the obsessed person I said told my hubby I wanted to sit where I could watch the events. And he, being the good hubby he is, asked the host for a table where we could watch the bolympics. Haha, cracked me up!
April permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
Too cute!! My 2 year old liked the diving too.
Whitney Dupuis permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
These photos are great! I love that you made a torch and medal for him. We didn't see a single event this year. Scheduling never seemed to work in our favor.
September 12, 2012
Oh my gosh. Too cute. Love him, can't wait to see if his lil bro looks like him or not!!! Is that just a soup can lid? Such a sweet idea!
September 12, 2012
What a doll! I love how creative you were with the gold medal and torch, completely adorable!
Kathy permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
Love the Olympics!!! Will is so adorable!!!! I do see a little red in his hair…
Becky permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
I love this Katie! And I agree. The Olympics are so much fun. By the way, when Will wins a gold medal in the 400 meter butterfly you can give these photos to the media. He'll be the darling of the games.
ErinY permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
So now for the fun questions-if you had to guess what sport you think Will would go to the olympics for, what would it be? What about you and Jeremy?
September 12, 2012
Seriously! So with you. Seems like they would have enough footage that they didn't show on prime time that they could just show that slowly over the course of a couple of years! I mean, how come I didn't get to see canoe slalom?! Or trampoline?! Come on!
September 12, 2012
I know, right? I miss them already!
The awesome part is that the hubs and I are considering going to Rio for 2016 games… how amazing would that be??!?
Kayt permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
LOL, they are every other year! But yeah, I miss gymnastics the most. At least we get to watch hockey and figure skating on the other years.
Christl permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
Hello Katie! I love peeking in on you and your beautiful family! Congrats on the bun in the oven. Love you girl!
Your long lost friend from RICS.
September 12, 2012
He's adorable. You're such a great mama!
Hannah permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
Cuuuute. That is one handsome chap you have!
Pretty proud of Great Britain. One day we'll beat you.
Ok, maybe not..
Renee permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
ADORABLE!!! My little 2 and 4 year old "gymnasts" would LOVE to dress up as medalists for Halloween! You used a jar lid for the medal, but what did you use for the strap? GREAT idea!!
September 12, 2012
You got this one right Katie! I love the summer Olympics and wish they were more often too And Will to die for! Too darned cute!!! And this short post thing…like the longer ones better. You are always a riot and the long ones just keep me entertained so much longer
Meghan permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
Adorbs! Seriously, where do you come up with this stuff? It's made of gold I tell ya
Interesting fact… today I was trying to convince my husband to do themed family photos ( and I felt that showing him your redneck photo would somehow make him want to do it more? ) and so I searched your archives for "redneck" and would you believe redneck is used 64 times on your blog?
and because I couldn't get yesterday's taco joke out of my head…"taco" is referenced 14 times
Sandy permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
Not a fan of the olympics (I know … strange) as I am a fan of Will's gold metal (jar lid)… too cute! Hahahaha
Lucy permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
I'm in the UK and only 3 days from the close of the Paralympic ceremony I am missing the sport action (although did watch Andy win the US Open!).
We lived and breathed it, with lots of whooping action and hugging of random strangers when Team GB won!
Although at least we now get back husband and daddy as he is a police officer and has been working the entire event for such long hours that we have rarely seen him over the last 8 weeks.
September 12, 2012
He's so precious!!
Bridget permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
The Olympics continued on for my family this year- the Paralympics and they took place 2 weeks after the Olympics. Super athletes who just happen to have a disability. My sister competed in wheelchair tennis so our family was glued to live online streaming for two whole weeks of wonderfulness.
September 12, 2012
Shortest post but so dang cute!!! I'm with ya, girlfriend, we miss staying up late watching the Olympics, too!! xo
Jill bower permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
….and I miss my little champ…….Love you, Will – bunches and bunches – GrandBee
September 12, 2012
We did an Olympic theme b-day party one year- lots of running and jumping
They loved it, everyone got medals( oops jar lids) and made a torch.
Does Will do swimming lessons yet?
Kari permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
Will is SO gorgeous. can't wait to virtually meet your next one
Jeremy permalinkSeptember 12, 2012
I just met with an Olympic athlete this afternoon and I don't think that she would agree with you.
Merri Jo permalinkSeptember 13, 2012
ADORABLE pix of your little Olympian! He is such a cutie!
mary permalinkSeptember 13, 2012
I get seriously depressed when they are over! I vote for every year! I miss the daily warm fuzzies


text:
It's going to be inevitable to talk about Missouri in 2009 without talking about losses--Daniel, Coffman, Maclin (probably), etc. However, there is a potentially strong identity for Missouri to carve out of what is returning...namely, threats in the running game.
Derrick Washington (5'11, 215, junior)
Derrick Washington was, to say the least, feast-or-famine in 2008.
First five games: 67 carries, 500 rushing yards, 10 TDs (plus 9 catches, 92 yards, another 2 TDs) (7.8 yards per touch)
Next two: 15 carries, 28 rushing yards, 2 TDs (plus 8 catches, 70 yards) (4.3 yards per touch)
Next four games: 59 carries, 381 rushing yards, 4 TDs (plus 7 catches, 66 yards) (6.77 yards per touch)
- Final three games: 36 carries, 127 yards, 1 TD (plus 5 catches, 49 yards) (4.3 yards per touch)
Thanks to his outstanding receiving ability, his per-touch averages were never really too terrible, but three things were clear regarding Washington: 1) his success took the Missouri offense to a stratospheric level, 2) he struggled mightily against the better rush defenses on the schedule (OU, Texas, Northwestern, OSU), and 3) he didn't look nearly as explosive at the end of the season. Now, (1) needs no explanation--matching the Daniel-Maclin-Coffman trifecta with an unstoppable running game is just about unfair. Really, (2) doesn't need an explanation either--better defenses stop good players better. That's, like, science or something. However, (3) needed a bit of an explanation...and it possibly just got one:
Why the drop-off in the second half of the season? Was Washington injured? Gary Pinkel never mentioned his tailback in his weekly injury reports, but, for what it's worth, a relative of Washington's recently posted on a MU message board that the tailback injured his knee in MU's second game, which eventually required his knee to be drained to relieve swelling.
Now, this obviously wasn't a tremendously significant injury, as Washington's most productive stretch--Nevada, Buffalo and Nebraska--came after the second game. Plus, he went for 151 total yards and 2 TDs in frigid temps up in Ames late in the season. Regardless, it's as good an explanation as anything else to explain why Washington was struggling. When #24 is on, he exploits even tiny holes and runs through arm tackles. Against OU and Northwestern in particular, even when there were holes to be exploited, he was only getting 4-6 yards instead of 8-12.
Mizzou's chances for a surprise North title in 2009 rely on Washington being both healthy and productive, and while I'm 90% optimistic he will be both, his late-season struggles prevent me from being 100% optimistic.
De'Vion Moore (5'9, 195, sophomore)
Obviously after one season of mostly junk-time work, it's hard to get a read on De'Vion Moore's potential, but it's tempting to go in one of two extreme directions:
- Barring one big carry against Colorado, here were his stats during conference play (junk time or no): 19 carries, 69 yards (3.6 per carry), 0 TDs. Not amazing stuff. It seems clear early on that he has the ceiling of Marcus Woods and the floor of Earl Goldsmith. He's shifty but not all that productive.
- Did you see that one big carry against Colorado (4:03 of this video)? Holy crap! He got a whole and just exploded away from every defender! Kid's got some serious jets and could make a nice inside-outside combo with D-Wash in '09.
As always, reality probably lies halfway between the two extremes, but with three years of eligibility remaining, there's still plenty of potential in De'Vion to be exploited. And he certainly makes for an interesting change of pace with Washington running mostly between the tackles.
Drew Temple (5'10, 190ish, RSFr)
We obviously don't know a ton about Drew Temple at this point, but his Rivals video tells us that he runs a lot like his older brother Tony--stringing runs outside until a hole develops, then trying to explode through it--only, it appears, he maybe seeks out contact a bit more. How that translates to success at Mizzou, who the heck knows, but for as disappointing as Tony Temple was at times, I think we would all be pretty happy to have a TT proxy in the backfield for another few years, huh?
Missouri has not yet gotten commitments from any running backs in this class.
Potential Incoming
Here's where the 2009 Mizzou running back stable becomes a huge wildcard. With a month to go before Signing Day, it is completely unknown what kind of impact freshmen might or might not be donning black and gold this summer.
Bryce Brown (6'0, 215, Wichita, KS)
Honestly, I probably shouldn't put him on this list. He visited Columbia a while back and said all sorts of complimentary things about the team and his desire to be a Jeremy Maclin-type of back...but a few weeks later he also said he was still a solid Miami commit. Mizzou's opportunity to nail this guy down likely came and went (if it truly came at all), but rumors are still flying around as to how solid he is in his Miami commitment, so I'll naively keep him on the list right up until Signing Day.
Ronnie Wingo (6'3, 210, St. Louis)
Ronnie Wingo's recruitment has been extremely interesting for two main reasons:
- Nobody seems to have a freaking clue as to what position he should play. He was a RB in high school, but honestly with his size and speed he could turn into a pretty interesting RB, WR, TE, LB, or DB. I think I see him most naturally turning into a 6'3, 225-pound Sean Weatherspoon clone at LB, but since he still seems to hold a slight preference for playing offense (and returning kickoffs), I'm putting him on this list.
- He still hasn't committed to Mizzou yet, and nobody has a good idea why. At first, it was thought that his parents might be influencing him to go elsewhere, but recently it seems they've given him the Mizzou go-ahead. Arkansas fans are all sorts of optimistic about his upcoming official visit to Fayetteville, and Gabe at PM has been saying for a while that Arkansas is a huge wildcard in the race. If he's not committed to Arkansas by next Monday morning, the odds of him becoming a Tiger are quite high. What Mizzou does with him if they get him in black and gold, nobody knows.
Stepfan Taylor (5'11, 205, Mansfield, TX)
A personal favorite of mine for quite a while now, Kenji Jackson's best bud from high school has been committed to Stanford since late summer. However, there's a buzz that he may still visit Mizzou if it looks like he may not qualify at Palo Alto. I don't want to root for the kid to not get great grades or a high test score, but I would be thrilled to see him in a Mizzou jersey next August. It's easy to be impressed with a kid's high school highlight film (see link above), but his has been more impressive than most. He's an oustanding combination of size, speed, and quickness. I guess I shouldn't get my hopes up too much here.
Kendial Lawrence (5'9, 180, Rockwall, TX)
Lawrence really came into his own his senior year at Rockwall-Heath, winning Texas District 10-4A Player of the Year honors and finding a ton of late offers coming his way. A lot of folks thought he was a strong Mizzou lean a few weeks ago, but he's played things so close to the vest that nobody knows for sure. Of the names on this list, I'd say he's the second most likely Tiger behind Wingo, but who knows? Lawrence fits the mold of a De'Vion Moore/Marcus Woods/Tony Temple/Jimmy Jackson type--short with strong legs and nice quickness. He was something of a late bloomer, but he would be a great pickup for Mizzou.
2008 vs 2009
The only departure from the Mizzou backfield is Jimmy Jackson, and while I loved #1 to death, it's not out of the realm of possibility that De'Vion Moore can match JJ's production. If that's the case, and if Derrick Washington is healthy and makes the typical improvement from his first year starting to his second, the Mizzou RB corps could be as strong as it's been under Gary Pinkel. And nothing settles down a young starting QB faster than a solid running game.
2009 Mizzou RBs on the YouTubes
Derrick Washington
De'Vion Moore
Drew Temple
Nothing on YouTube, but here's a Rivals highlight video if you're a subscriber.