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When Jerome Bettis was excluded from the Pro Football Hall of Fame for yet another year last week it drew the righteous wrath of Steelers nation, and put the spotlight on a battle that has been waged for what feels like centuries now, namely that of the Pittsburgh Steelers Versus injustice, corruption and the Hall of Fame voting committee. Obviously, I am being hyperbolic, and the Blofeld led SPECTRE are not conspiring to keep Bettis down, but the "Steelers curse" is very much alive and kicking today. Legendary players, at least In Steelers nation's mind, who have been denied the Hall of Fame include L.C Greenwood, Andy Russell and Donnie Shell. If you wish to be really, really picky you may claim Kevin Greene, and throw him in there as well.
Now of course you can say that these players simply didn't deserve to get in, but seriously it has gotten to the point where it's hard to deny, especially when an actual HOF voter announces there is in fact a "Steelers bias". I was never really aware of Donnie Shells existence until this great article (from a great series) by bryand99 which you can read here. Seriously, this guy doesn't deserve to be in the HOF? You are better than that
SPECTRE HOF voting committee. Makes you wonder if Troy and Ben really will be 1st ballot after all…
Anyway that's not the point of this article; the point is to make a HOF case for one of my all-time favourite Steelers, James Harrison. Now I'm not entirely sure what criteria the current committee use, or whether there even is one besides hoping the guy representing you gives a good enough speech to sway voters, but I have my own expert criteria which includes: Longevity, Stats, rings, impact, personal accolades, signature moments and last but not least, "that special something". So here goes, once you're finished reading this kindly forward it to the selection committee and we will get the ball rolling nice and early for Silverback.
Longevity- When discussing James Harrison , we might as well address the elephant in the room first. Harrison was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2002, and didn't really contribute until 2005, where it was marginable at best. 2007 was his first taste as a starter, and that's where he began playing at a level worthy of HOF consideration. So that gives him 7 years of playing time, and really only 6 if you take away the wash out that was his season with the Bengals this year. This will be the one thing that will make it easy to dismiss Harrison's candidacy. The lack of longevity is principally cited as the reason Terrel Davis, an All-Pro running back, has not been inducted. He had 3 great seasons and one average, but succumbed to injury and finished his career after 7 years, the last 3 of which were very poor. However, I would argue the two are different. Harrison played 5 great seasons between '07/ '11, and a mediocre 6th. Consider what he contributed in '05/ '06 and whatever he manages to accomplish from now on and I would argue that should if not remove then at least distance him from the Terrel Davis line. In reality, he played double the amount of great seasons Davis has.
Stats- For his Career James Harrison has 645 tackles, 66 sacks, 6 interceptions and 29 forced fumbles. Longevity comes into play here as well for obvious reasons, the less seasons a player has the less impressive his stats, however these are still pretty impressive. The number of tackles might be somewhat inflated because he was a longtime special teams player, but still a very impressive number. Harrison was a great pass rusher, evidenced by his sack totals. It's nowhere near an all-time great by any means, but for arguments sake let's say he manages to notch 4 more in his Career taking him to 70. That puts him "only" 26 behind HOF'er Warren Sapp, who played for 12 seasons, and whose virtually sole job was to rush the passer. The 6 interceptions certainly help but are not eye popping. The forced fumbles on the other hand are extremely impressive. James Harrison started 131 games for the Steelers, and in 29% of those games he forced a fumble. Only Greg Lloyd (35%) has a better percentage among Steelers players. The strip sack is amongst the most beautiful plays in the NFL and James Harrison had the tomahawk chop down to perfection. The record for most forced fumbles resides around the 40 mark, so 29 is not exactly world beating but impressive none the less. Harrison's stats do not suggest he is a HOF'er by themselves, nor would they ever considering the length of his career, however they do not exclude him from the conversation either, which I believe is vitally important. Overwhelmingly impressive stats is obviously not Harrison's trump card, but these stats are not extremely poor, and I wouldn't say they can be used deny him entry to the conversation. In addition, although it should never be considered in the voting process, acquiring these stats through effectively 6 seasons as a starter is beyond impressive
Rings- Despite what football purists and the "It's a team game" crowd say, rings are important. They mark a player as reaching the top of his profession. If the sole aim of football is to win a championship, then rings should play a key role in deciding who is HOF worthy. Harrison has two, which is two more than a lot of candidates and some HOF'ers. He was a contributor in 2005, and to say he was instrumental in 2008 is an understatement. He also got to a third Superbowl, which never hurts. If Wallace hadn't dropped that pass, and Ben had successfully driven up that field, Canton would have needed to build another Steelers wing to the Hall of Fame. But I digress, two rings=very good, and certainly HOF worthy
Impact- Here, like Terrel Davis, is where the backbone of Harrison's case lies. He was a beast. An adept coverage linebacker, a fantastic pass rusher and an ever better run stopper, Harrison was a protypical 3-4 OLB. For 5 years he was amongst the top two OLB's in the NFL, and he was probably the best. To go further, he was amongst the top 3 linebackers in the league. To go further still he was amongst the top defensive players in the league. To go right out there I'll say James Harrison was one of the best players in the NFL for half a decade. Offenses had to account for him every game, in rushing, in coverage and in pass protection, that's how much of an impact he had. He was the best player (sorry Troy) on one of the greatest defenses of all time in 2008, a defense that had a big say in winning a Superbowl. Just looking at his 2008 DPOY season, 16 sacks, 7 FF, 1 int, 60 tkls, that's the definition of impact. Although he didn't quite reach those heights the rest of his career, he maintained that level of play consistently for 6 years. Between 08'/11' the Steelers had the best Linebacking corp in the NFL. It may have been led by James Farrior, but it was spearheaded by Harrison. That counts for a lot in my estimation. He was the best player on the best unit in football. There is no doubt in my mind Harrison played at a Hall of Fame caliber, and had a Hall of Fame level impact when he played.
Accolades- Harrison's DPOY is huge for this discussion. By definition you only get one a season, so winning it is a big deal. His 2008 season was sensational, culminating in a SB, and proof that he was the best defensive player in football. Winning a DPOY puts him in rare company, and winning it the same year as the Superbowl win puts him in rarer company still. Hall of Fame players are recognized at the best whilst they are playing. You should be able to look at them and say he's playing like a HOF'er, which was the case for Harrison. He was also a 5x Pro Bowler from 07'-11', and a 4x All Pro. That's one more All Pro nomination than Lynn Swann. As far as I'm concerned, Harrison has the required accolades to be considered at least a fringe candidate.
Signature Moments- Signature plays are important because they are what linger in fans memories. Often, they come in big games. The bigger the game, the bigger the signature so to speak. Often they are "clutch" plays. When the teams needs a play, when it feels like the game is turning on one moment, a player will step up and do something, anything to make a difference. They are for me, legacy cementers if you will. Harrison has a few of these plays in his locker. A couple sacks, couple of forced fumbles, a couple of personal favorite strip sacks. But none, and I mean none in the history of the sport by any player, rings a bell quite like this. The fact I don't even need to describe the play or the situation should speak for itself. I don't know what I enjoy more, the return or the half hour spent recovering. It does not get any better than that. Signature moments are important for Hall of Fame candidacy, and Harrison has one of, if not the best ever.
"That something special"- Something special is just what it sounds like, an undefinable quality that separates them from the crowd. It doesn't have to be unique, just something that's distinctive about them. Whether it's Ben's distinctive backyard style, or Polomalu's hair full of crazy approach, I like my Hall of Famers to have something about them. Now it is Harrison's great misfortune that his second name did not rhyme with "mean " or some other similar adjective, cause he was a scary, nasty b****ard on the football field. He brought the pain, and quarterbacks and running backs knew he brought pain. He was and is terrifying. James Harrison slams foolish Cleveland Browns fans, he laughs in the face of despotic Commissioners as fines pile up and he doesn't visit the President of the United States (twice) if he feels like he doesn't want to. That attitude, that aggressiveness, that ability to inspire fear in your opponent and most likely your teammates as well, that is "something special"
So there you have it, a case for James Harrison as a Hall of Famer. Now, none of this is to say I ever expect Harrison to become a Hall of Famer, because I do not. But I hope the above argument would at least hold water, and that Harrison may at least one day be a Semi Finalist.


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PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh State women's hockey team had been snakebitten in its previous two NCAA Division III Women's Ice Hockey Championship semifinal appearances.
Its third try was the charm.
Allison Era's game-winning goal at 15:11 of sudden-death overtime propelled the top-ranked Cardinals (27-1-1) past No. 6 St. Thomas and into today's national championship game against No. 2 Norwich.
"We're obviously happy to be playing in the finals," Plattsburgh coach Kevin Houle said. "This is a group that was focused from day one on a goal of getting to the national championship and bringing it home. This was certainly a step in the right direction, for sure. Credit our team for pulling it out."
The Cardinals entered the game with the nation's most potent scoring offense, averaging 4.96 goals per game.
That didn't seem to faze St. Thomas senior goaltender Alise Riedel.
Riedel kept Plattsburgh scoreless for 75 minutes and 11 seconds before Era's wrist shot from the right point hit the top-left corner of the net. Riedel's 63 saves set an NCAA tournament single-game record.
Riedel snapped the previous record of 45 saves, which was set by Williams netminder Monelle Quevillon against Manhattanville on March 15, 2003.
"That was definitely a surprise that one went in, for sure," Era said. "Like Coach said before, having all the screens in front, I don't even think she saw it.
"If it wasn't for that traffic, she probably would've stopped it again. She was on her head the entire game. It really took a lot of effort to break her down."
After going 0-for-4 on the power play with nine shots in regulation, the Cardinals were awarded three power-play opportunities in overtime.
"Well, I'm going to have to bite my tongue on that one," St. Thomas coach Tom Palkowski said. "Yeah, I don't think a team should ever get three in the same overtime like that. But we follow the game and we play, and we had chances to end it earlier."


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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/AP) - Members of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) plan to protest a gay rights event in the Lowcountry Monday featuring the mother of Matthew Shepard, according to the church's website.
Judy Shepard, a gay hate crimes activist, is scheduled to speak at the Stern Student Center Ballroom located at 66 George Street on Monday at 6 p.m. It's been 15 years since her gay son, Matthew, was abducted and beaten to death in Laramie, Wyoming.
A release from WBC states the church plans to follow Judy around to her speaking engagements in an effort to warn the public about "her lies." The release lists Judy's event in Charleston, as well as another speaking engagement in Indiana.
WBC is an unaffiliated Baptist church based out of Topeka, Kansas. The organization has received backlash for a number of events, including anti-gay protests and the picketing of military funerals.
Judy and her family formed the Matthew Shepherd Foundation in the wake of her son's death. Their work at raising awareness helped expand the federal hate crimes laws to include crimes against people based on their sexual orientation.
College of Charleston Media Relations Spokesperson Mike Robertson says the college will have extra campus police on hand "for the safety of everyone." The college will also allow the group to protest in an area across from the Stern Center.
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`Voluntary donors a source of safe blood'
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VOLUNTARY, unpaid donors continue to be the foundation of safe blood supply if only because they are least likely to transmit potentially life-threatening infections, such as HIV and hepatitis viruses, to recipients.
It is to these unsung heroes that World Blood Donor Day, which falls on June 14, is dedicated. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has now joined the three major international bodies working for voluntary non-remunerated blood donation - the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Federation of Blood Donor Organisations and the International Society of Blood Transfusion - in the conduct of commemorative programmes across the world.
The day is expected to create wider awareness of the importance of voluntary blood donation and encourage more people to become regular blood donors. The purpose is to celebrate and thank those individuals who voluntarily donate without expecting any reward.
Surgicals major Terumo Penpol is teaming up with the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) to honour the `very special people' who have volunteered to provide the foundation of a safe blood supply that is available to all patients requiring transfusion.
A spokesperson of Terumo Penpol said here that those who have been donating on a regular basis would be honoured in this manner on June 14. The basic criterion for choice of the donor award will be minimum 10 donations in the past five years. There will be separate prizes for those who have donated more than 50 times, between 25 and 50 times, and more than 10 times.
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An overwhelming majority of the world's population do not have access to safe blood. Over 80 million units of blood are donated every year, but only 38 per cent is collected in developing countries where 82 per cent of the global population live.
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German automaker BMW is expanding its South Carolina plant and adding 300 new jobs.
Officials said Thursday that BMW plans to invest an additional $900 million in the plant in Greer and ramp up production with a new X4 model.
"I am delighted to announce today, over the next three years, we plan to invest nearly $900 million," said Frank-Peter Arndt, BMW Group Board Member responsible for Production. "With this investment, we will be able to produce 350,000 units here in the mid-term. This is one reaction to the rising global demand for our BMW X Models."
Officials said by 2014, they will have added a total of 1,000 new employees. Officials also celebrated that the plant has produced 2 million vehicles since it opened in 1994.
Gov. Nikki Haley said the announcement shows BMW is joining South Carolina in producing a blueprint for economic success.
BMW said it will be able to produce up to 300,000 cars a year with 7,500 employees at the plant.
In August, BMW announced it had shifted to a six-day work week to increase production.
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January 24, 2013 by IowaTriBob
Ever since I was young I can remember going to the public swimming pool. Like most kids I never went to swim, just to socialize with others, horseplay in the pool, and act crazy on the diving boards (mainly to impress, and try to soak, all the girls sun bathing around the deep end).
I've shared before but it wasn't until this past summer that I actually tried to swim my first laps in a pool and although I've greatly improved from that first excruciating 200 yard swim, swimming is still just so hard…
Case in point – today I had my first 1000 yard swim time trial. I had done a 500 yard time trial twice before but this was my first time doing it at 1000 yards. The workout consisted of a 600 yard warm up of swim and kick drills, the 1000 yard time trial, 3×200 yard pulls, and a 100 yard cool down.
The results of my time trial and 100 splits were:
2:02 – 2:05 – 2:05 – 2:07 – 2:08 – 2:08 – 2:07 – 2:07 – 2:01 – 1:51
For an average of 2:04 per 100 with my total time being 20:41.
The results were pretty disappointing and I realized when I finished that I could and should have pushed harder but never having done a 1000 trial before I was a little afraid of gassing half way through and not finishing. However, even if I had pushed harder it still wouldn't have been a dramatic improvement as my fastest 100 yard ever has been 1:38 and my last 500 trial averaged just over 1:50 per 100.
Now don't get me wrong. Coming from a non swimming background and only starting to swim this past summer I feel pretty good about where I'm at today but the results are still very slow, hard to come by, and have taken a lot of work to get to this point.
This is especially true when I compare it to my son's YMCA meets that I've been taking him to over the past month or two. Even at his age group the kids are swimming like fish. This past week most of the 11-12 boys were swimming the 100 yard free in less than 1:30 pace with some a lot faster. Absolutely amazing!
I'm just in awe of those that find swimming so natural and you can instantly spot them in the pool. Their stroke is so fluid and their speed is nothing short of shark-like. This definitely isn't me and the swim has been both the most rewarding to learn but also the hardest for me to improve.
Like anything else I'm sure it just takes continued hard work, effort, and dedication to putting the time in the pool to ensure the improvements continue to happen.
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A Cincinnati resident addressed the Senate Special Committee on Aging about a 'grandparent scam' during a hearing Wednesday. / The Enquirer/Deirdre Shesgreen
WASHINGTON — Last December, an elderly Cincinnati man received a desperate call from someone he thought was his grandson, who told him hed been arrested and needed bail money.
I need your help, the young man told Mr. W, an 81-year-old who asked that his full name be withheld to protect his privacy. I dont want mom and dad to know about this. Talk to this police officer.
The man ended up sending $7,000 after the police officer told him what to do. He learned later he had fallen victim to an increasingly common grandparent scheme that preys on older adults.
Mr. W was the featured witness at a hearing on Wednesday before the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
I answered a call that sent my life into a tailspin and conned me out of $7,000, Mr. W told the panel from his wheelchair at the witness table.
The hearing was part of a broader investigation by the committee into the impact that such fraud has on seniors. The scam used to steal from Mr. W known as the grandparent or emergency scam is on the rise, experts told the committee.
Since the beginning of 2012, the Federal Trade Commission has received more than 30,000 complaints about imposters who claim to be a friend or family member in distress. And they have duped Americans out of more than $42 million dollars, according to FTC data.
Its a despicable practice that preys on a senior citizens willingness to do anything to help a family member in trouble, said Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., chairman of the committee.
The scammers use a variety of story lines pretending to be a grandchild in the hospital, in jail, or stuck in a foreign country. They claim they need money fast, often asking the elderly target to wire money or buy prepaid debit cards.
Horror stories abound, Lois Greisman, a consumer protection official at the FTC, told the committee. The harm is not just economic, but emotional as well.
Greisman said the convergence of a global phone system and the Internet had made it cheaper than ever for con artists to make fraudulent calls. And with new ways to block or falsify caller identification, she said, the enforcement challenges are huge.
Sen. Susan Collins, D-Maine, said law enforcement officials do not seem to be taking these crimes seriously enough. She called on the Federal Bureau of Investigation to ramp up its prosecution of phone scams.
What Im hearing from law enforcement is (these cases are) too small individually for us to bother with them, Collins said. But you can be sure the person who ripped off Mr. W went on to rip off other people. . . . He didnt say Boy, Im done now. Im going to pack it up.
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Mitt Romney "says the Arizona immigration law should be a model for the nation."
Says he "passed" eight measures, including ones to prevent groping at airport security checks and to bar "sanctuary" cities in Texas.
Says a national Coca-Cola study showed Texans love Texas more than residents of any other state love their state; Wisconsinites ranked second.
Says Barack Obama has played nearly 100 rounds of golf as president.
Says he "restored prayer and the pledge in our schools."
Says Williamson County Attorney Jana Duty "has never prosecuted a single adult felony case."
Says "over 40 percent of recent county bonds are for Precinct One, northeast Travis County," because he "is quick to identify projects that help make the East Side a desirable place to live."
Says Lee Leffingwell "raised property taxes 20 percent in three years."
Says Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell voted for a toll lane on MoPac.
The congressional district for Miami-Dade and Broward counties has a "staggering drop-out rate of almost 61 percent."
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The Austin American-Statesman's Texas-centric venture in fact-checking political figures just turned three.UPDATED: Ron Paul claim about popularity of gold standard No. 7 reader favorite
Ron Paul's flawed claim about a poll and the gold standard landed him in our top 10 reader favorite fact-checks of 2012 for a second time.Obama's flawed claim about Romney and Arizona's immigration law
What twice we rated False in Texas remained so when Barack Obama said it (again) in New York.Checking claims about "cocaine constable" and his "incarcerated" challenger
A Travis County runoff features competing the-other-guy-was-a-crook claims.
Dewhurst, comparing Border Patrol agents and New York cops, reminds us of a previous time he did so -- which one observer likened to comparing apples and carburetors.No rating reached on claim about Adan Ballesteros and "cocaine blood money"
An Austin political action committee says Adan Ballesteros, seeking re-election as a constable, accepted "cocaine blood money." We decided this claim cannot be rated.Perry, Dewhurst and Barack Obama on the links
Rick Perry echoes a Dewhurst claim about Obama's golf outings.Texas runoffs mean two more months of fact-checks
The top two vote-getters in the Republican U.S. Senate primary — David Dewhurst and Ted Cruz — are headed to a July 31 runoff. And theirs is not the only unsettled contest. That means about 60 additional days for the Truth-O-Meter to weigh candidate claims.PolitiFact checked more than 30 candidate claims before Texas party primaries
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If you are trying to maintain long-term abstinence and sobriety, it is important that you learn how to recognize your anger and express it appropriately, rather than allow it to jeopardize your recovery. Anger is a normal and natural human emotion; how you handle your anger makes the difference.
Not Handling Anger AppropriatelyAccording to National Institute on Drub Abuse (NIDA) researchers, alcoholics and addicts may have problems dealing with anger for the following reasons:
- They fail to recognize the feeling or understand the reason for it.
- Because of their addiction, they may not have learned to express anger in a healthy, productive manner.
- They may have learned unhealthy ways to express anger from parents or other role models.
- Addiction can impede self-learning and emotional growth of addicts, stunting their emotional maturity.
- Many addicts are angry at themselves, but blame others, misdirecting their anger at those around them.
Learning to Manage AngerIf you are in follow-up care with a professional rehab program, your counselor or caseworker will try to determine how you express your anger, what causes you to get angry and with whom you express your feelings of anger. The counselor will try to determine if you tend to handle your anger appropriately or inappropriately.
If how you typically express anger is unhealthy or unproductive, your counselor will try to help you identify more positive ways to express or deal with your feelings of anger. Sometimes merely recognizing that it is anger that you are feeling can help you learn to cope with it in a more healthy manner.
Dealing With AngerSometimes managing your anger can be a matter of simply doing something different from what you have done in the past in response to feeling angry:
- Learning to express your anger through assertive, but not aggressive, communications.
- Taking a "time out" from an argument and returning to the discussion later.
- Using a physical outlet for your anger, such as going for a run, working out or punching a pillow.
Identification and Fulfillment of NeedsFrequently, managing anger is closely related to identifying and meeting your needs. When your needs are not being met or your rights are being violated, it can cause frustration and anger, particularly for alcoholics and addicts who spent years ignoring their basic needs in pursuit of their drug of choice.
If you became obsessed with obtaining and using drugs, chances are over time you began to fail to even recognize your other needs, much less meet those needs. After you have achieved a period of abstinence and now recognize your other needs and rights, you may not have the skills needed to meet those needs.
Learning Assertive BehaviorCounselors usually will try to determine if not getting your needs met is a problem in your life. Often, due to shame and guilt, alcoholics and addicts do not feel they have the right to have their needs met in society in general or in the home, including relational rights and privileges within the family.
If this is a problem for you, you will be encouraged to practice assertive behavior in order to get your needs met. Through practice, assertive behavior is a skill that can be learned, and your counselor may even give you the opportunity to rehearse assertive communications and behavior.
Concepts of Assertive BehaviorAccording to the NIDA, alcoholics and addicts can benefit from learning the following basic concepts of assertive behavior.
- Assertion is standing up for your personal rights and expressing your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs in direct, honest, and appropriate ways that do not violate another person's rights.
- The goals of assertion are communication and mutuality.
- Nonassertion amounts to violating your own rights by failing to express honest feelings, thoughts, and beliefs and consequently allowing others to violate you.
- Nonassertion can also occur if you express your thoughts and feelings in such an apologetic, diffident, or self-effacing manner that others easily can disregard them.
- Assertion is often confused with aggression.
Continuing care counselors will help you identify and practice the assertive behaviors needed to help get your needs met, while at the same time respecting the needs and rights of those around you.
The Third Stage of Rehab: Maintaining Abstinence
National Institute on Drug Abuse. "Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Research Based Guide." Revised 2007.
National Institute on Drug Abuse. "An Individual Drug Counseling Approach to Treat Cocaine Addiction: The Collaborative Cocaine Treatment Study Model." Accessed May 2009.


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The Lubbock Medical Examiner released new information about death of Juan Nunez. Nunez was the 27-year-old man who died after he was tased by Lubbock police. His final autopsy report was released on Wednesday and it confirms that alcohol played a major role in his death. NewsChannel 11's Kealey McIntire has been following the story and has this report.
Until Wednesday we didn't know how much alcohol Nunez consumed that night. We learned his blood alcohol level was .22, nearly three times the legal limit. That may have contributed to the domestic dispute police responded to at this house last month.
Police reports indicate Nunez acted violently toward Officer Matt Doherty, forcing him to use his taser. Nunez was tased four times, he then fell and hit his head. Nunez's heart stopped when he hit his head and he never regained conciseness.
Doctor Sridhar Natarajan, with the Lubbock County Medical Examiner's Office, says the cause of death is acute alcohol intoxication and a blow to Nunez's head. Natarajan says a combination of that much alcohol plus the blow to the head caused Nunez to stop breathing. He says a tase alone would not have killed him. "With the level of alcohol he had and the addition of the head injury, I think that's the main event here that took place that gave rise to his cause of death."
The report states the taser contributed to Nunez's death because without the tase Nunez wouldn't have hit his head, therefore may not have died. The report lists the death as a homicide, that's because more than one person was involved.
Nunez's family has filed a wrongful death claim against the City of Lubbock. Meanwhile, police are continuing with their own investigation into the incident.
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STEVE Davis felt Crewe Alexandra were unlucky in Tuesday's 2-1 home defeat to new league leaders Bournemouth.
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Biomedical engineering is at the intersection of medicine and biology, with the focus on the improvement of heath care systems. Rowan's biomedical engineering program will educate its students to analyze and design innovative solutions, with the goal of improving the quality and effectiveness of patient care. Modeled after the proven hands-on, real world, project-based curriculum of Rowan's existing engineering programs, the BME degree program will prepare students to contribute to health care solutions in an increasingly multidisciplinary environment.
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Some visitors to several high-profile websites last week were redirected to browser exploits that installed malware on their computers because of malicious advertisements on those sites.
Hackers prey on Russian patriotism to grow the Kelihos botnet
The cybercriminal gang behind the Kelihos botnet is tricking users into installing malware on their computers by appealing to pro-Russian sentiments stoked by recent international sanctions against the country.
Carbon Grabber campaign hunts for automotive industry logins
Europe?s automotive supply chain is being targeted by a malware campaign connected to the increasingly popular Carbon Grabber crimeware kit, researchers at Symantec have warned.
Facebook moves to rid its feed of click bait
Facebook will reduce "click-bait" posts of outside links that try to lure users with eye-catching headlines.
Spammers top spoofing targets are still finance and travel industries
The travel industry and large banks were the US industries most abused by spam and malicious email in the second quarter of 2014, according to Agari?s Email TrustIndex.
Spam industry reinvented as messages containing malicious links surge
Spam might no longer be the gigantic overhead it once was but the number of unsolicited messages containing malicious links appears to be surging, according to figures from SaaS security firm ProofPoint.
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Baked Asparagus with Bacon and Cheese
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Still not back up? Sorry...but nothing beats asparagus like this, and you described it so well, I'm still drooling!ReplyDelete
Sounds lovely, posted on blogger not long ago and with Photo goodnessReplyDelete
That sounds nice and easy but very tasty.ReplyDelete
Sounds perfect! We have asparagus coming out of our ears around here!ReplyDelete
You described it so well that can just imagine the juicy asparagus - nothing beats bacon and cheese and put them together? Delicious!ReplyDelete
MMf, Asparagus, bacon & cheese. I'm in!ReplyDelete
Great tip on cooking the asparagus. Will cook it that way next time because the tips always get mushy by the time the bottoms cook!ReplyDelete
You explained it perfectly! No need for photo, everything tastes good with bacon an cheese on top!
More asparagus - amazing! Melted cheese and bacon, mmm mmm mmm... What cheese did you use for this?ReplyDelete
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Several hundred residents packed a meeting with area Metro Council members and staffers from the Metro Planning Commission to discuss traffic woes in Green Hills. The planning commission staff came up with a long range transportation plan for the area two years ago, but there has been no action on it."That's part of the problem. We have had lots of development since then," Metro Council member Carter Todd told News 2 referencing things like the mall's addition to accommodate Nordstrom, several massive residential structures and a planned 16-story multi-development at the busy intersection of Richard Jones and Hillsboro roads.Until the 1970s, Green Hills was primarily residential and miles from an interstate with a small strip mall as the area's primary commercial area. That changed as retailers recognized the growing affluence of the area in the 1980s with two department stores built at opposite ends of what was once the strip mall.The new I-440 interchange a mile away made it easier for consumers to get to the mall area, but not around it. Since then, as block after block became commercial, congestion grew each year as consumers clogged the few roads that lead to the mall. The long range plan conceived two years ago included some roundabouts and connecting some unaligned intersections now cut off by Hillsboro Road. "My concern is that our little street will be the cut through streets over to Belmont Blvd. or getting off into that," resident Jessica Brown said. One thing mentioned by Councilman Todd is changing the timing of Hillsboro's numerous traffic stops, but he's not sure how much of a difference that might make. Monday night's meeting was held at the gymnasium at the Calvary United Methodist Church on Hillsboro Road.Talk on traffic solutions will continue in early 2014.
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All fighters made weight Friday, making Strikeforce's Saturday return to Las Vegas featuring Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold vs. Keith Jardine official.
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Just like there is hate of Jerry Jones for some, it is the same for Jason Garrett. Most of it is irrational and nonsensical. Is it his monotone style with the press? He's shown that he really isn't a robotic automaton after Bown's death, and more than a few players have cited he has made some inspiring speeches behind the scenes. Is he incompetent? His offenses have averaged in the top ten during his time as a coordinator. He seems to be very well organized and versed in football operations. Clearly, we need him to better at his job, but he has been in no way a scrub as a HC, and it's likely he will get better based on how little time he's actually coached in the league. Why do some have such strong desire to get rid of this coach? Shouldn't he be given adequate time to fix this organization? The only reason you fire a coach early is for 2 reasons...one, he "loses" the team and they no longer play hard for him, and two, the team is grossly uncompetitive to the point of incompetence. Neither of these things have happened.
Now, I'm not a fan of Spagnola. I find him to be overly defensive in his demeanor. I think he is a company shill for the Cowboys. I find a lot of what he presents as merely propaganda, but he has been covering the Cowboys for longer than many on BTB have been born, and he does know Cowboy history and has access to Valley Ranch. What I did glean from the article is a good account of the timeline for what has transpired recently. I also got a reminder about how a previous coach named Jimmy Johnson started his head coaching tenure with the Cowboys. The point I'm trying to make is that a Jimmy Johnson, Bill Bellicheck, and Sean Payton weren't forged overnight. Although, they have since reached an almost mythical status that often times neglect all the mistakes they made when they started out. Again, we have a coach in Garrett that has only called plays in the league since 2007, he's going to get better with more experience. We've already experienced some of the growing pains, wouldn't it be a good idea to have enough patience to get to the "really good stuff" after having to suffer some of the bad stuff?
Finally, why are so many people so concerned about switching from a 3-4 to a 4-3? The majority of NFL players have played on a 4-3 at one time. We've even used the 4-3 in some situations during both Wade Phillips and Rob Ryan eras. A recent talking point in the media was how it didn't make sense to convert the best OLB into football into a 4-3 DE. Demarcus Ware was a hands to the ground DE in college, so he can't do that now? What's the difference for him in a 4-3? He won't have to drop into coverage. His primary job will be to rush the passer and try to tackle the RB in the back field. Isn't that a good thing? Furthermore, Kiffin had some options in the team he could join, perhaps even more if he waited. There are more than a few NFL teams that will be assembling their defensive staff once they determine their new HC. Isn't it somewhat reasonable to think that Kiffin has reviewed the Dallas roster before he even took an interview? If he thought it would take several years to build a defense, why would he come to a team with a coach that has at most 3 years, probably less to prove himself? An experienced coach wants to hit the ground running.
In regards to the upcoming draft, what has really changed by the scheme shift? Not much. We haven't added more needs by the change. Our obvious focus before as it is now in the draft is linemen...both offensive and defensive. We might look for something a little different in a DL, but we were still likely to draft here anyways. People are trying to over think the impending changes. I see it as a fine tuning and not an overhaul. There are too many things this team does well to look for wholesale changes. The only other change I see is one at ST's coordinator and possibly at offensive play caller. The tricky one is offensive play caller. You already have a top 10 offense, should you bring in a new system? Clearly, you want the #1 offense in the league, but who do you employ to get that who is available? Is there someone in the Ernie Zampese coaching tree available? Off the top of my head, I can't think of a single available name that would be better than Garrett. Key word here is "available". But I do like the idea of giving more time to Garrett to oversee other areas of the team, especially clock management.


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Things That Make Me Wonder If The Chinese Will Actually Dominate World Business, Part 22
In much of the world, you walk up to a small storefront labelled "Currency Exchange" or "Cambio" or "$," hand the attendant US$100 and walk away with the rough equivalent in local currency. Whole process takes about 20 seconds.
In mainland China, you walk into a bank branch, obtain a counter ticket, wait until your ticket number is called, hand the teller US$100, hand her your passport, watch as the teller inputs data from your passport, watch as she makes a photocopy of your passport's identification page, watch as she scrutinizes your currency, watch as she inputs more data, sign three forms she prints out in Chinese and hands to you, and leave with the rough equivalent in Chinese RMB. Whole process takes about 9 minutes.


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As if the auto industry needed any more bad news, vehicle powerhouse GM has now recalled 1.3 million cars because of a possible power steering failure. The recall includes Chevrolet and Pontiac models like the Cobalt, G5 and Pursuit. The steering on these models won't go out completely but can become difficult to steer if the power steering does give way. This recall comes at a time when American car manufacturers had a golden opportunity to get themselves back on top after the Toyota recall disaster.
A Step-By-Step Guide to Changing Your Car's Fuel Filter
As gasoline moves from your gas tank to your engine, it passes through the fuel filter (FF). There are small particles in the gas that can clog your fuel injection system and wreak havoc within your engine.
4 Smart Tips For Increasing Your Vehicle's Fuel Efficiency
One of the most compelling reasons to keep your car longer – rather than buying a new model – is that doing so is less expensive. An older vehicle may need occasional repairs, but that's far less costly than the loss in value a new model suffers due to depreciation.
Repairing Versus Replacing Your Car's Engine
Imagine: you climb into your vehicle, stick the key into the ignition, turn it, and hear… nothing. Or worse, you're driving in the middle of the highway when you notice a sudden loss of power as everything grinds to a halt. Your engine has officially failed. And the cost of a new one is likely going to be high.


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It is s a dark time for the New Jersey Devils. After missing the NHL Playoffs for the first time since 1996 they will now suffer the embarrassment of having no representatives at the NHL All-Star Game for only the second time in franchise history and the second time since the NHL Lockout. In these trying times all fans take solace in the team's rich tradition of success, a tradition that for a long time permeated all facets of the NHL, including the annual showcase of talent known as the All-Star Game. After the jump we'll look at how the Devils have impacted this game over it's last 25 incarnations.The Early Days
The Devils moved to New Jersey in 1982 and were represented by a single player in the 1983 ASG: Hector Marini. Marini played five seasons in the NHL, the final two with New Jersey. Marini put up 45 points in 77 games in the 1982-83 season. The following season was not as successful and Marini was sent back to the minors where his career was cut tragically short by an eye injury in 1985. In the following season the Devils hosted the 1984 ASG at the three-year-old Brendan Byrne Arena. Representing the team were goaltender Glenn "Chico" Resch, who was credited as the winning goaltender, and defender Joe Cirella, who netted a goal and an assist.
The Muller Years
In 1985 the Devils would send two representatives again. Defenseman Phil Russel would become the first and only Devil to ever pick up a penalty in the ASG and Kirk Muller would represent the team for the first of four times. In 1986 and 1988 (there was no ASG in 1987) Muller would be the team's lone representative, indicative of the team's lack of success up to that point (though they would finally qualify for the playoffs in the 87-88 season).
Following the team's first year of playoff success, the Devils would be represented by goaltender Sean Burke and young star John MacLean in the 1989 ASG. 1990 saw a return to Kirk Muller as the team's only player in the exhibition game, but he made an impact in his final ASG as a Devil by scoring the game winning goal short handed for the Wales Conference. In 1991, John MacLean would play in his final ASG, netting a power-play goal.
The Transition Years
In the wake of the departure of Kirk Muller and the arrival of Scott Stevens, the team entered a transitional period from their failures and mediocrity of the 80s and the success that was soon to be upon them. In 1992, Hall-of-Famer Scott Stevens was the Devils only representative in the game. This would begin a streak of nine straight ASG appearances for a defenseman of the Devils. In 1993, Stevens would be joined by goaltender Craig Billington and in 1994 he appeared by himself again in his fourth consecutive ASG, having appeared in 1991 as a member of the Washington Capitals.
The Martin Brodeur Years
After winning the Stanley Cup in 1995, the Devils sent both Scott Stevens and sensational, future Hall-of-Famer Martin Brodeur to the 1996 ASG. This powerhouse tandem represented the Devils together in this annual exhibition from 1996 until the 2002 ASG. In his first ASG in 1996, Martin Brodeur was voted starter for the Eastern Conference and stopped all twelve shots he faced in the first period. The following year, 1997, Brodeur would be credited with the first of his three ASG Wins (to go along with the bazillion he would go on to rack up in the NHL).
In 1998 the Devils sent four "representatives" to the game. Scott Niedermayer joined Stevens and Brodeur for the first ASG of his illustrious career. Also joining the Devils skaters would be Jacques Lemaire, head coach of the North America team, and first coach to represent the Devils behind the bench. The North American team won on the shoulders of Brodeur's performance, stopping 9 of 11 shots, in the 3rd period.
The Devils sent four more representatives to the 1999 All-Star Game. This time the Stevens/Brodeur duo was accompanied by forward Bobby Holik and assistant coach Robbie Ftorek. Thanks to the North America vs the World Format, the Devils had representatives on both sides of the ice. In 2000, the devils sent four skaters to the game for the first and only time in franchise history. Dynamic young forwards Scott Gomez and Patrik Elias joined Stevens and Brodeur for the ASG a few months before winning the Stanley Cup. In 2001, Stevens and Brodeur were again joined by Scott Niedermayer and Larry Robinson (who was the assistant coach for the losing World team). The Devils would go on to lose the Cup Finals to the Avalanche that season, and with it some of their All-Star Luster.
The Brodeur years begin to decline in 2002 when the Devils' lone representative would be Patrik Elias. This ended ASG streaks for Brodeur and Stevens and was the first time since winning the Stanley Cup in 1995 that the Devils would have only one player representing the team. Brian Rafalski was named to the team in 2002, but did not attend due to injury. In 2003, Stevens and Brodeur returned for one last ASG together and one last Stanley Cup together that spring.
In the final year before the lockout the Devils went out with a bang. Brian Rafalski, Scott Niedermayer and Martin Brodeur were all starters for the Eastern Conference at the 2004 ASG. Rafalski was named as a replacement for an injured Scott Stevens. Niedermayer was named captain of the team and won the faster skater competition the night before.
In 2007, Martin Brodeur and Brian Rafalski went to the ASG for the Devils. Rafalski put up two assists but Brodeur's poor performance in the second period may have directly led to the Western Conference's victory. The following season, Brodeur would be named to the game but chose not to participate (apparently this is not a new concept). He was replaced by Tim Thomas. It's important to note that David Clarkson took part in the YoungStars game in 2008, so the Devils technically had a player representing them at the weekend's festivities, though only as a technicality.
In 2009 Zach Parise was invited to his first ASG as the Devils only representative and in 2011 Patrik Elias was invited for the first time since 2002, the third ASG of his career. Now, in 2012 the Devils will again have no representatives as Adam Henrique and Adam Larsson have both withdrawn due to injury. Henrique is presumed to be replaced by Carl Hagelin, a slap in the face for Devils fans to have their star rookie replaced by the star rookie of our hated rivals.
The Future
It's hard to imagine a future where Zach Parise and Ilya Kovalchuk continue to be absent at the NHL All-Star Game. Will Adam Henrique and Adam Larsson be invited again? While the ASG is not a terribly important face of NHL competition, the Devils success in the ASG has been largely tied to their success as a franchise. The absence of any players in the game, or in any of the weekend's events is a reflection of the state of the team.
Your Thoughts
Having hopefully enjoyed this stroll down memory lane of All-Star Games past, what do you think the future holds for the Devils and the mid-season exhibition game? Is the team doomed to send only rookies to the skills competition, or is a triumphant return just around the corner? Please share your thoughts below!


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Check out this pumpkin tribute at the Willie McCovey stature at AT&T Park. Pretty creative!
I'm sure this thing took hours to finish....which is just further proof that Giants' fans>everyone else.
The beards on Wilson's and Romo's pumpkins are friggin hilarious. And nice touch with the mic on Miller's.
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CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - With the Chattanooga Bass Association 2012 regular season over, the C.B.A. officers are proud to release the final field for the 2012 Tow Boat U.S. Championship. The Classic Championship qualifiers come from the top 50 anglers in points, along with teams who fished at least of 7 of the 9 tournament months of the 2012 season.
Notable contenders include this year's Points Champions Greg Lamb and Mark Heatherly, along with 2011 C.B.A. Classic winners Chuck and Brad James. The Tow Boat U.S. Classic Championship will take place October 27th and 28th at Chester Frost Park on Chickamauga Lake.
"We have a strong mix of some of the best anglers in our area and some great up-and-coming teams competing for the $10,000 first place prize," said tournament director Justin Medley. "We would also like to thank all our sponsors who make this possible, without them the entire format would not be possible."
There will be a mandatory meeting and dinner for qualified teams on October 16th at Sportsman Warehouse on Lee Highway at 6:30 pm. All sponsors of Chattanooga Bass Association are also invited to attend.
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Springfield - A man is sentenced to 65 years for the murder of a Springfield man back in 2009.
22 year old Antonio Phillips was sentenced to 65 years in prison for armed robbery and murder of 24 year old William Suggs. Phillips will serve an additional 15 years for using a gun.
A jury found a Springfield man guilty of killing a man in 2009, when he appeared in court back in March.
It took the jury under four hours to find 23 year old Antonio Phillips guilty of murder and armed robbery, in the 2009 death of William Suggs. Suggs was shot and killed while sitting in his car on Springfield's near Westside.
Antonio Phillips' cousin Jonathon Phillips is also charged with the murder and armed robbery.
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GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)- Old World Olive Press is the place in West Michigan to get the freshest olive oils and the finest balsamic vinegars.
Shasta Fasse stopped by the Weekend Morning News to share what's new at Old World Olive Press and shared a Pina Colada Fruit Dip recipe.
You can try it at home, too:
12 oz. plain Greek yogurt
4 serving size package of low-cal vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup toasted coconut
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3 tbps. pineapple Balsamic
1 1/2 cups frozen whipped lite topping, thawed
In a medium bowl, blend yogurt and pudding mix; stir in both balsamic vinegars. Fold in whipped topping and toasted coconut.
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Newly Renovated / Oceanfront / South Exposure / Heated Pool in Daytona Beach Shores
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Remodeled in 2010, this 2BR, 2B unit is located on the 14th floor of a 23-story building. The attention and detail given makes this condo truly one of a kind.
The unit comfortable sleeps 6 people. There is a king size Select Comfort air mattress in the master bdrm and two full beds in the guest bedroom. There is also a full size pull out sofa in the living room.
Huge balcony with comfortable seating and the best views imaginable-unobstucted views of the beach, intercoastal, and outdoor pool. There is balcony access from the master bdrm and living room.
Huge 55" Flatscreen TV with surround sound, ipod connection, FM radio, CD player in the living room. Flatscreen TV's in master bdrm and guestroom with DVD players. Basic cable included.
Large masterbath area with oversized tub/shower. Exotic "Van Gogh" granite with tiger eye vessel sink. Heated towel rack.
Master bedroom has large walk-in closet with California closet organizers. Plenty of storage space for hanging clothes and drawer space. Wall safe for personal valuables.
Fully equipped kitchen with brand new, stainless steel appliances. Granite countertops with breakfast bar. Pots, pans, silverware, glasses, dishes, toaster, microwave, blender, and coffeemaker.
Laundry room includes brand new washer and dryer. Ironing board and iron.
Ceiling fans in every room. Beautiful new tile throughout condo with marble baseboards.
Towels and bed linens provided.
Vacuum cleaner, and cleaning supplies provided.
Alarm clock in master bdrm and guestroom.
Brand new water heater and A/C system.
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Beautiful main atrium has a two story waterfall with stunning views. Four elevators for no wait time. Luggage and grocery carts available on first floor for your convenience.
Outdoor pool with ocean view. Outdoor grill with covered area by pool.
Indoor heated pool, sauna, and hot tub.
Gameroom (ping pong and pool)
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Luxurious and large clubhouse located on the 24th floor. with intercoastal and ocean panaromic views. Small dance floor, large TV, kitchen, grand piano, beautiful sunrise and sunset views.
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Madison (WQOW) - State Representative Jeff Wood was at the Capitol Wednesday for a special session. He helped vote through a new bill aimed at toughening the state's drunk driving laws.
It has been months since Wood was on the assembly floor, but that's exactly where he was Wednesday. The Chippewa Falls Independent has recently been in and out of rehab for his admitted addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs.
In the past 12 months he has been arrested in Columbia, Marathon and Monroe counties. He's facing OWI charges after all three arrest.
A reporter from our sister station camped outside of Wood's office trying to get a comment from the lawmaker. He was told by Wood's assistant that Wood was on the phone, and asked the reporter if he'd like to make an appointment. Thirty minutes later he asked the same assistant if Wood was available then, she replied, "He's stepped out for the day."
The only way out of Wood's office appeared to be through the window of his first floor office. The reporter found footprints near the window.
Wood released this statement following his vote Wednesday:
"I have learned first hand how difficult it is to combat this disease. I myself tried to enter treatment last year, but my insurance was unwilling to cover the expense and I was unable to pay for it myself. Since that time, I have taken out a personal loan and attended an inpatient treatment program at L.E. Phillips-Libertas Treatment Center in Chippewa Falls, WI. I truly wish that I had been able to do so sooner. I can't say enough about the wonderful staff and their outstanding program. It gave me a second chance at a life of sobriety."
"Unfortunately, for most people, obtaining the treatment they require is out of reach due to financial constraints. I hope Wisconsin continues to look at helping people treat the disease instead of addressing the punishment alone."


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SEE Marketing Fundraising Event for Operation Smile – Great Success!
Houston, TX, February 06, 2013 –(PR.com)– Every three minutes a child is born with a cleft lip or palate. As a marketing firm, we are reminded every day of how important a smile can be. For less than $240, Operation Smile is able to provide one child with both the surgery and necessary medical aftercare to fix their cleft lip or palate. In some third world countries, children with these deformities are considered outcasts and in some cases even shunned from their community. Here in the United States, cleft lips and palates are common occurrences that are immediately fixed, and rarely have and lasting repercussions. Being able to offer a child this surgery can dramatically alter their life and give them hope for the future. Since 1982, Operation Smile — through the help of dedicated medical volunteers — has provided more than 3.5 million comprehensive patient evaluations and over 200,000 free surgeries for children and young adults born with cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities.
The charity event consisted of a water pong tournament and 50/50 raffle that offered an opportunity for coworkers and friends to support a great cause all while having fun in the process. After the prizes were handed out to the tournament and raffle winners, SEE Marketing was able to raise over $300 to donate to Operation Smile. In October, 2012, SEE Marketing hosted a smaller poker tournament in which all proceeds of $540 were donated to the Operation Smile foundation. Over the last four months, SEE Marketing has been able to raise enough money to complete three reconstruction surgeries to children in need.
A big thanks to the generosity of Donnie Navarette, Edward Hua, and Carlos for letting SEE Marketing host this special event at The Racks Restaurant and Sports Bar. SEE Marketing hopes to raise money for many more children this year with upcoming events. With your help and donations imagine the number of lives we can change for the better. If you are interested in attending future events or donating please contact Samreen Syed at email@example.com for more information.
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NYIT Architecture Professor Helps Illuminate Burning Man Festival
NYIT Architecture Professor Helps Illuminate Burning Man Festival
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Although our students, staff, and faculty come from around the world, NYIT fosters a close-knit and inclusive community. Everything about campus life at NYIT is centered on helping students get the most from their college experience.
Whether at our Old Westbury or Manhattan campuses, or around the world, we encourage you to strike a healthy balance between work and play. Spend your free time exploring new activities, experiencing local culture, and making friends. Develop leadership skills and contribute to campus life by getting involved in a student organization through the Student Government Association.
NYIT has more than 100 clubs and organizations; our recreation facilities are stocked with state-of-the-art equipment; and a variety of plays, concerts, lectures, and other activities are planned throughout the year. Get involved today!


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Accommodation Turkey Istanbul Arch-Ist Hostel
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We are located at 2 minutes distance to Taksim square (the city center and center of transportation) and Istiklal Street (center of shopping, entertainment and night life).
Arch-Ist is set in a XIX century building which has been refurbished and decorated to reflect Istanbul's historical charm of its architecture.
In every floor of the building you will see different historic symbols and drawings shares the ancient times of Istanbul, and they will remind you where you are exactly!
We believe that where you are is the center of the world. But you will realize that Arch-Ist is the real center of all!
2 minutes walk distance to center of Taksim (where you can take shuttle to and from airport), public transports, shopping malls, cafes and the night life. You can reach all the historic places of ancient Istanbul in 10 minutes by any transport.
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Arch-Ist is based on a location which is 24 hours alive and secure. Besides the place Cihangir where Arch-Ist rises is highly preferred by foreigners, local artists, antique shops and Boheme cafe & restaurants which you can find local and popular atmosphere combined together in an unbelievable joy.
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-Free tea and coffee
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-Free city map
-Full equiped kitchen
-Air conditioning in every room
Our check in time 14:00 and check out time is 12.00.
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Our check-in time 14:00 and check-out time is 12.00
Cash (Turkish Lira) and credit cards acceptable.
Cancellations can be made up to 3 days a head of arrival without charge; otherwise one night is billed to the card.
This is a Trusted Review. Why?
Hostel is nice and pretty, but could be cleaner. When we visited, the dirty laundry of that day, was in the hallway all day and nobody cared. In the room, was lots of hair on the floor from the previous guests. Not a big thing at all, but no 5* for Claenliness.
The staff was very friendly, but a bit helpless.
Location an roof terrace are great. I would visit again.
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Gorgeous Vintage Photos Of The Legends Of Jazz
His book The Golden Age of Jazz collects 219 of the primarily black-and-white photographs he took during that decade, but there are so many more. The Library of Congress has just released all 1,600 of them for public consumption on Flickr, and what a treat they are.
We've chosen 15 of our favorites—a hard task—but recommend you scroll through the Flickr page to get a sense of them yourself. You can also find interviews with Gottlieb about his work on The Library of Congress website.
Gottlieb's photographs, like the paintings of Caravaggio, vividly capture the dramatic darks and lights of their environment.
Geoff Dyer, author of the jazz book But Beautiful, wrote: "The best jazz photographs are those saturated in the sound of their subject." If that is true, then Gottlieb, who died in 2006 at the age of 89, took some of the best jazz photographs there are.